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Ruben Ramos set to
perform for GCI’s MINIMUM WAGE TO
Summer Concert
Rubén
RISE IN KANSAS en
Salario Mínimo subirá
Ramos está
programado
a actuar en el
Kansas en el 2010
DEbra DECostEr
Concierto
HISPANIC NEWS
T
he Kansas minimum wage rate
de Verano has been stagnant for 20 years.
Some workers in the state of
del GCI Kansas have been working for $2.65
an hour and holding down two or
three jobs to support their families. En-
ruben ramos has performed for couraging news came this month from
decades, but each time he gets on Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson when he
the stage, he can give you a show held a press conference at the Reardon
to remember. tejano music fans
young and old enjoy his original Center in Kansas City, Kan., taking a
music of the 70’s and 80’s. moment to discuss the signing of Sen-
Rubén Ramos ha actuado por ate Bill 160, which raises the state min-
décadas, pero cada vez que se imum wage to $7.25 an hour.
sube al escenario, él es capaz de
entregarle a uno un show para
Democratic leaders in the Kansas
recordarlo. Los fanáticos de la House and Senate have been work-
música tejano jóvenes y viejos ing during the past year to get this
disfrutan de su música original bill approved under former Gov. Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson talked about raising the minimum wage in the state of Kansas,
del los años setentas y ochentas. Kathleen Sebelius. which is good news for many Kansans. Many of those who attended the event wanted to share
in this photo opportunity with the governor.
JoE arCE traDUCE PatrICIo H. LaZEN
State Rep. Louis Ruiz said the new
law will mean hope and a better qual- El Gobernador de Kansas Mark Parkinson habló respecto a subir el salario mínimo en el Estado de
HISPANIC NEWS HISPANIC NEWS Kansas, lo que significa buenas noticias para muchos habitantes de Kansas. Muchos de aquellos
ity of life for constituents. His district que asistieron al evento querían compartir en esta foto una oportunidad con el gobernador.
When it comes to Ruben Ramos, the Cuando se trata de Rubén Ramos, el represents a workforce that has a var-
veteran Tejano band leader better veterano líder de una banda Tejano ied pay scale. His constituents range
traDUCE PatrICIo H. LaZEN El representante del Estado Louis
known as El Gato Negro (The Black mejor conocido como el Gato Negro, from well-paid workers to low-income
HISPANIC NEWS Ruiz dijo que la nueva ley significará
Cat), it’s a safe bet that hundreds of es una apuesta segura que cientos workers on the verge of poverty.
esperanzas y una mejor calidad de vida
E
music lovers will come out to listen de amantes de la música vendrán a “Some people in my district were
escucharle y a bailar con uno de los l promedio del salario mínimo para los representados. Su distrito rep-
and dance to one of the great musical stuck in minimum wage. If an employ- de Kansas ha estado languide- resenta una fuerza de trabajo que tiene
artists in the country. grandes artistas en el país. er can get away with paying you less, ciendo por 20 años. Algunos una variada escala de salarios. Sus rep-
Guadalupe Centers Inc. is proud Guadalupe Centers Inc. están they are going to get away with that. trabajadores en el estado de Kansas han resentados varían desde trabajadores
to present as part of their 90th cele- orgullosos de presentar como parte That is the nature of the beast,” Ruiz estado trabajando por $2,65 a la hora y bien pagados hasta trabajadores de ba-
bration, the Friday night summer se- de su celebración No. 90, el viernes told Hispanic News. laborando en dos o tres trabajos para jos ingresos a las puertas de la pobreza.
ries concert featuring Ruben Ramos por la noche el concierto de las series Kansas is ranked as one of the low- mantener a sus familias. Noticias alen-
veraniegas que presentará a Rubén “Algunas personas en mi distrito se
and The Mexican Revolution on KC est minimum-wage states. The law will tadoras se escucharon este mes de parte habían quedado pegadas en el salario
Ramos y The Mexican Revolution el bring Kansas in line with the federal del Gobernador de Kansas Mark Par- mínimo. Si un empleador se puede salir
KC FANS CAUGHT/PAGE FANÁTICOS DE/PÁGINA minimum wage, which is scheduled to kinson cuando ofreció una conferencia con la suya pagándole a usted menos
increase in July from $6.55 an hour to de prensa en el centro Reardon de Kan- dinero, ellos se saldrán con la suya. Esa
IT’S A BABY
$7.25 an hour. The state law increases sas City, Kan., tomándose un momento es la naturaleza de la bestia”, Ruiz le
the state minimum wage from $2.65 to para discutir la firma de la Ley 160 del dijo a Hispanic News.
$7.25 an hour on Jan. 1, 2010. Senado, la cual eleva el salario mínimo
del estado a $7,25 por hora. Kansas figura como uno de
The bill was signed into law by Se- los estados de salarios mínimos. La ley
BOOMERdeJOB FAIR
belius. “This legislation is long overdue Líderes Demócratas en la Casas de pondrá a Kansas en línea con el salario
and I am so grateful of the legislators, Representantes y en el Senado de Kan- mínimo federal, el cual está progra-
business leaders and working Kansans sas han estado trabajando a lo largo del mado para aumentar en julio desde los
who helped make this possible. While año pasado para hacer que este proyecto $6,55 por hora hasta los $7,25 la hora.
the state minimum wage only ap- de ley sea aprobado bajo el mandato de La ley estatal incrementará el salario
Es una feria trabajo para DRIVE-BY/PAGE
la ex Gobernadora Kathleen Sebelius.
DISPAROS HECHOS/PÁGINA
quienes nacieron durante la
explosión de bebés
CONNECTING WITH MEXICO &
OTHER COUNTRIES ADVANCE TRADE
Conectando a México con Missouri
B A
ecause of The Greater Kan- causa de la Gran Zona de Inter-
sas City Foreign Trade Zone cambio Comercial Foráneo del
(GKCFTZ) Mexico is able to Gran Kansas City (GKCFTZ)
process and effectively move products México es capaz de procesar y mover
throughout the United States. Mexi- productos en forma efectiva a través
can states import various textiles and de los EE.UU. Los estados mexica-
spirits (wines and liquors) into the nos importan una variedad de textiles
GKCFTZ where they are processed, y bebidas alcohólicas (Vinos y licores)
Virginia bueno was among the nearly 200 people handing out resumes and looking for a job stored and then distributed. a GKCFTZ en donde son procesados,
last week at the Gillham Plaza building Job Fair in Kansas City. she’s proud to be 70 years
young and she feels she has lots of experience to offer. by the way, she is bilingual and she As a result of the National Associa- almacenados y luego distribuidos.
considers that a plus in the job market. tion of Foreign Trade Zones (NAF- Como resultado de la Asociación
Virginia bueno se encontraba entre las casi 200 personas pasando currículos y buscando TZ), most products that have their Nacional de Zonas para el Intercam-
trabajo en la Feria de trabajo del Gillham Plaza building en Kansas City. Ella está orgullosa de “origins” in Mexico enter the United bio Comercial Foráneo (NAFTZ), la
tener 70 años y siente que tiene mucha experiencia que ofrecer. Por sí viniera al caso, ella es States “duty free.” Importers of these mayoría de los productos que tienen
bilingüe y ella lo considera una ventaja en el mercado laboral.
goods realize a savings in Customs fees sus “orígenes” en México entran a los
JoE arCE aND toNy baLaNDraN traDUCE PatrICIo H. LaZEN and deferral of certain federal taxes EE.UU. “libres de impuestos”. Los im-
HISPANIC NEWS HISPANIC NEWS (i.e. federal alcohol, tobacco, and fire- portadores de estas mercancías logran
arms taxes) by “admitting” these prod- ahorros en tarifas aduaneras y el pago alfred Figuly, President and CEo
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armer temperatures are ucts into the GKCFTZs. If Mexican diferido de ciertos impuestos federales
as temperaturas más calidas están
here. Graduations are in products are exported from the U.S. (Ej. impuestos federales al alcohol, al tivo de las dos Zonas para el Inter-
aquí. Las graduaciones están a
full swing. The flower beds to other countries, they never “enter” tabaco y a las armas de fuego) al “ad- cambio Comercial (No. 17 en el lado
toda máquina. Los lechos florales
are in full bloom. So begins a national the U.S. since Foreign Trade Zones mitir” estos productos a las GKCFTZ. de Kansas y No. 15 en Missouri)
están floreciendo. Pero también comien-
summer of unemployment for millions are declared “foreign” soil. Therefore, Si los productos mexicanos son expor- designadas bajo la GKCFTZ, fue en
za un verano nacional de desempleo para
who have lost their jobs because of a Mexico’s importers do not have to pay tados desde EE.UU. a otros países, el- exceso de $762 millones. Esa canti-
millones que han perdido sus trabajos
weakened economy. Customs fees and taxes, los nunca “entran” a EE.UU., ya que dad, dice Alfred Figuly, presidente &
debido a la debilitada economía.
Along with Mexico, 15 other coun- las Zonas para el Intercambio Com- ejecutivo de GKCFTZ, es un 2 ½ por
However, this year is different. With Sin embargo, este año es diferente. ercial Foráneo son declaradas suelo ciento más alto que en el 2007.
health insurance costs rising and the tries take advantage of GKCFTZs.
Con los costos de los seguros de salud “extranjero”. Por lo consiguiente, los
value of retirement funds and 401Ks As a consequence, in fiscal year 2008 Los países de origen para los produc-
elevándose y los valores de los fondos importadores de México no tienen que
dropping, the demographics of the job alone the output value from the two tos importados en GKCFTZ incluyen:
de jubilaciones y 401K cayendo, el per- pagar tarifas aduaneras e impuestos.
applicants include a widening gap be- Foreign Trade Zones (No. 17 on the México; Taiwán; Alemania; Italia; Es-
fil demográfico de los postulantes a tra-
tween age groups and experience. Kansas side and No. 15 in Missouri) Junto con México, 15 otros país- paña; Macao; Sudáfrica; Corea; Japón;
bajos incluye una amplia brecha entre
designated under the GKCFTZ was in es le sacan partido a las GKCFTZ. China; Pakistán; Malasia; Indonesia;
“The older worker has a more re- grupos de edades y experiencia.
excess of $762 million. That amount, Como consecuencia, tan sólo en el Suiza, Finlandia y Francia.
liable work ethic,” said Heather Van “El trabajador de mayor edad tiene año fiscal del 2008 el valor produc-
LATINO WORKERS/PAGE TRABAJADORES/PÁGINA PEOPLE FAIL/PAGE GENTE FALLA/PÁGINA
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KC CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF TEJANO MUSIC Minimum wage raise
with their respective ethnici-
ties and musical contributions,
he asked, “And who do we
takes effect in 2010
CONT./PAGE
have? Our genre, our people
and continues to do it, and now have one of the most amazing
that’s not nostalgic, it’s classic.” treasures that we’ll ever have,
Listening to his latest music, Ruben Ramos. He’s a Tejano CONT./PAGE
a music fan hears the classical music living legend, he’s our Kansas drawing the minimum
base and true quality of his mu- treasure,” said Hernandez. wage,” Ruiz said.
sic. The rich sound and superb The appeal of that legend The Unified Government in
harmonies are complemented by is a key factor for many fans Kansas City, Kan., examined
a virtuoso accordionist, vocal- hoping to maintain a musi- the minimum wage rates in
ist and producer Rick Fuentes, cal tradition that according to their city a year ago. “We took
who adds the necessary chem- some has seen better days. it upon ourselves to really take
istry to produce beautiful har- a hard look at what we could
monies reminiscent of the ones Local DJs who play in res- do to affect the minimum wage
done in earlier recordings by taurants and bars say they al- within our boundaries, and
Ruben and his brothers. ways get requests for Ruben we actually passed a local or-
Ramos music. Community ra- dinance raised the minimum
Fuentes, who has been part of dio station KKFI’s (90.1 FM)
the band for 16 years said, “Ru- wage. We are pretty excited
GCI Friday night Concert featuring ruben ramos and the Mexican revolution Tejano shows also get their fair that the Legislature has taken
will bring out the old school of tejano fans. the fans are ready to dance and ben’s voice has lots of class and share of requests.
are looking forward to this special show. lots of feel. He has mucho sen- plies to a small sector of Kansas that initiative as well and re-
timiento. It’s easy to follow and The fact is that the excitement workforce, to them and their ally stood up for working men
El concierto del viernes por la noche de GCI con la actuación de Ruben Ramos y
The Mexican Revolution traerán de vuelta la vieja era de los fanáticos del tejano. harmonize with him when he’s and loyalty of Tejano music fans families, this legislation is criti- and women throughout the
Los fanáticos están listos para bailar y esperan ansiosos este especial evento. singing from the heart.” Fuentes constitute a solid base for this cally important,” Sebelius stat- State of Kansas in a signifi-
feels very fortunate to be part of genre to expand and reach once ed on the Kansas Democratic cant way,” Kansas City, Kan.,
Westside on June 5 at 1015 Av- Born in Sugarland, Texas, this “because Ruben Ramos is again the prominence it exhib- Party’s Web site. Mayor Joe Reardon said.
enda Cesar E. Chavez. Ruben Ramos Perez is the scion history in the making. He is 30 ited in the 70’s and 80’s. There’s As he stood before members
The bill was supported by
GCI president/CEO Cris of a musical family legacy born years older, and I have a hard already class and legend personi- of the community and local lead-
Sen. Marci Francisco, the
Medina told Hispanic News, “We more than 80 years ago, a lega- time keeping up with him.” fied by Ruben Ramos, and many ers, Parkinson said, “I want to
Kansas Action Network, the
wanted to do something special cy that is alive and well despite other Tejano legends such as thank the Unified Government
Fuentes believes the loyalty Kansas AFL-CIO, the Kansas
and do it on First Friday and fierce competition and reports of Little Joe and Roberto Pulido. for having the vision to set the
of fans is rooted in the fact that National Education Associa-
connect with the Crossroad Art a dwindling fan base. As a drum- Kansas City band Las Estrel- example of what needed to be
Ruben is true to his music. “Peo- tion, the Statewide Independ-
crawl. We are excited to bring mer playing alongside his broth- las, a local favorite, will open done at the state level. I want to
ple know what they’re going to ent Living Council of Kansas
this entertainment and event to ers and later as a bandleader, El for Ruben Ramos at the Guada- thank the labor leaders who rec-
get, they know they are going and the Kansas Department
the community.” Medina admits Gato Negro has been an ambas- lupe Center. Band leader David ognized that a $2.65 minimum
to hear Paloma Negra, El Gato of Labor. Some business own-
this is also a way to bring people sador for the music. Tinoco described what it is like wage is not only an embarrass-
Negro, Quiero Besar Tu Boca, ers opposed the bill, arguing
back into the Latino communi- Ruben, unlike many others, they know they are going to get to open a show that highlights that they may have to face ment to the state but is a wage
ty and re-establish a tide with has always maintained his sig- Tejano, Chicano music.” Ruben Ramos. “In our world, higher operating costs if the that people simply cannot live
their friends and family. As an nature sound. He has never re- it’s a privilege just to work with bill passed. Some members on. You cared enough to push
example earlier this month GCI placed his vibrant and fat horn Ramos is reticent when ques- him, even more to perform with this as an issue, and you have
tioned about his legend status. of the Republican Party said
conducted its annual Cinco de section with synthesizers like him,” Tinoco told Hispanic News. they did not think there was improved the lives of thousands
Mayo celebration and people most of his contemporaries. “It humbles me a lot. I always “He is a legend, he’s a pioneer of Kansans across the state.”
think of legends as gone, when a workforce of adults in the
came back into the community Nor did he adapt to new sounds in Tejano music. There is an state that was earning the low Ruiz said he hopes the law
to see the expansion of the cent- or styles. El Gato Negro, in his you’re gone, you become a leg- aura about him.”
end, but I’m still alive. And peo- rate of $2.65 an hour. will give his constituents a glim-
er. Medina said, “Once they see own words, is “Old School.” The fans have eagerly await mer of hope that their quality of
ple have said, ‘but you’re still a “The majority party didn’t
the expanded center, they are Ricardo Hernandez, a mu- for Ruben Ramos and The life will improve. “I have been
legend,’ so it’s really humbling recognize anybody who they
blown over. They can’t believe sic manager, told Hispanic News Mexican Revolution as they to grocery stores and seen peo-
to me, and you know. … I’m thought was making minimum
how nice the building is or how last year, “He was way ahead prepare to perform in the heart ple put things back because they
just a bandleader, musician.” wage unless you were a kid.
large it is. I get overwhelmed by of his time with his sound back of Kansas City’s Latino com- can’t afford to buy groceries
Ramos went on to explain the They didn’t think there were
what they see and how they re- in the 70’s. Tejano music is a munity. Admission is $5.00 per for their families. That is very
purpose of his job as he changed any adults making this low
member the center (in the early fusion of all the music we love person for the concert, which sad and hopefully this will give
the topic. “I’ve been in the busi- wage. I served on a scholarship
days) and then they see some of — R&B, Jazz, Pop, and Rock. is scheduled from 7 to 11p.m. them a sparkle of hope. I have
ness because I love what I do. I committee for the Hispanic Me-
the old-timers and a lot of them He incorporated all these things Doors open at 5 p.m. homeless school kids in my dis-
love to bring music to people. I try dia Association and we reviewed
start reminiscing.” years ago.” Hernandez recalled trict. I am hoping this will help
to make people happy, and I try to W-2s for scholarship applicants
Medina said he wants to at- the time in the 70’s when Ra- and I couldn’t believe it, there the parents. This increase will
tract people back into the com- mos went solo after leaving his make people forget that they have benefit the children and the par-
to pay the utility bills or whatever were families of four or five peo-
munity and into the Guadalupe brother Alfonso. “In the 70’s ple who were making $26,000 a ents who are at the low end of
Center and get them involved there were many bands with problems they may have.” the salary spectrum,” he said.
year. I know there are people in
somehow. “They can become a horn sections, bands like Chi- Hernandez described Ramos
volunteer or participate in a pro-
gram or just come and support
cago, Tower of Power, Blood,
Sweat & Tears and Motown,
as a legend. After matching mu-
sicians such as Duke Ellington,
El aumento en el salario mínimo
the center summer concerts,” he was incorporating those riffs Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Al entrará en efecto en el 2010
Medina told Hispanic News. to his brass section back then, Hirsh, and Bruce Springsteen
No me canso de la música Tejano CONT./PÁGINA Kansas City, Kan., examinó los
promedios del salario mínimo
de la antigua academia mínimo estatal desde $2,65 a en su ciudad hace un año. “Nos
$7,25 la hora a partir del prime- dimos verdaderamente a la tarea
ro de enero del 2010. de darle una minuciosa mirada
CONT./PÁGINA Rubén, a diferencia de mu- viva”. Fuentes tiene 30 años y le ruben ramos is humbled by the a qué podíamos hacer para afec-
fans who ask for his autograph and El proyecto de ley fue firma-
chos otros, siempre ha mante- cuesta ponerse a la par con él. tar el salario mínimo dentro de
by the sales of his CDs because he do como ley por Sebelius. “Esta
5 de junio en el Westside de KC nido su característico sonido. nuestros límites y efectivamente
Fuentes cree que las lealtades appreciates the fan base he has in legislación ha sido esperado por
ubicado en el 1015 de la Ave- Él nunca ha reemplazado su vi- Kansas City. He told Hispanic News pasamos una ordenanza local el-
de sus fanáticos están enraiza- mucho tiempo y estoy agradec-
nida César E. Chávez. brante y maciza sección de met- that coming to Kansas City is like evando el salario mínimo. Esta-
das en el hecho de que Rubén performing to a home-town crowd.
ida de los legisladores, líderes de
El presidente/ejecutivo de ales o vientos con sintetizadores mos bastante entusiasmados de
es fidedigno a su música, “la negocios y trabajadores de Kan-
GCI Cris Medina le dijo a His- como muchos de sus contem- Rubén Ramos siente humildad que la legislatura haya tomado
gente sabe lo que va a recibir, sas que ayudaron a hacer esto
panic News, “Queríamos hacer poráneos lo han hecho, ni tam- cuando los fanáticos le piden esa iniciativa también y verdad-
ellos saben que van a escuchar autógrafos y también por las ventas posible. Aunque el salario mín-
algo especial y hacerlo durante poco se ha adaptado a estilo o eramente respaldaron a los tra-
Paloma Negra, El Gato Negro, de su CD ya que él aprecia la base de imo del estado solamente aplica
el Primer Viernes y conectar- sonidos nuevos. El Gato Negro bajadores/as de todo el estado
Quiero Besar Tu Boca, ellos fanáticos que tiene en Kansas City. Él a un pequeño sector de la fuerza
nos con la multitud que asiste es en sus propias palabras “De le dijo a Hispanic News que el venir de Kansas de una manera signi-
saben que van a escuchar músi- laboral de Kansas, para ellos y
a los Primeros Viernes del Arte la Antigua Academia”. a Kansas City es como actuar ante ficativa”, dijo el alcalde de Kan-
ca estilo Tejano, Chicano”. una muchedumbre en casa. sus familias, esta legislación es
en el área de Crossroads. Esta- sas City, Kan., Joe Reardon.
Ricardo Hernández, un man- Ramos se muestra reticente de importancia crítica”, declaró
mos entusiasmados de traerle ager de la banda, le dijo a His- Disk Jockeys locales que Sebelius en el Portal de la In- Mientras se encontraba ante
cuando se le pregunta respecto a
este entretenimiento y evento a panic News el año pasado, “Él es- ponen música en restaurantes ternet perteneciente la Partido miembros de la comunidad y
su estatus de leyenda. “Me hace
la comunidad”, Medina admite tuvo adelantado a su tiempo con y cantinas dicen que a ellos Demócrata de Kansas. líderes locales, Parkinson dijo,
sentir mucha humildad. Siem-
que ésta es también una manera su sonido por allá por los años siempre la gente les pide que “Quiero agradecerle al Gobier-
pre he pensado en la leyendas El proyecto de ley fue respal-
de traer de regreso a la gente setentas. La música estilo tejano toquen música de Rubén Ra- no Unificado por tener la visión
como algo que se ha ido, cuando dado por la Senadora Marci
a la comunidad latina y reesta- es una fusión de toda la música mos. El Show Tejano de la para instaurar el ejemplo de
uno ya se ha ido se convierte en Francisco, por la Red de Acción
blecer un lazo con sus amigos que amamos, R&B, Jazz, Pop y estación radial comunitaria lo que necesita hacerse a nivel
leyenda, pero todavía estoy vivo de Kansas, el sindicato laboral
y familiares. Como un ejemplo, Rock. Él incorporó todas esas KKFI’s (90.1 FM) también re- del estado. Quiero agradecerle
y la gente dice, pero aún así eres AFL-CIO de Kansas, la Aso-
a comienzos de este mes GCI cosas hace años”. Hernández cibe su justa dosis de pedidos. a los líderes laborales quienes
una leyenda, por lo que eso me ciación Nacional para la Edu-
condujo su celebración anual se recuerda de la vez allá por reconocieron que un salario
hace verdaderamente sentir hu- El hecho es que el entusiasmo cación de Kansas, el Concilio
del Cinco de Mayo y la gente los setentas cuando Ramos se mínimo de $2,65 no solamente
mildad, y ustedes saben. … Yo y la lealtad de los fanáticos de de Todo el Estado de Kansas
regresó a la comunidad para convirtió en solista después de es una vergüenza para el estado,
soy simplemente un líder de una la música tejano constituyen para Vivir Independiente y por
ver la expansión del centro. haber dejado a su hermano Al- sino que también es un salario
banda, un músico”. una sólida base para este genero el Departamento del Trabajo de
Medina dijo, “Una vez que vi- fonso. “En los setentas habían con el cual la gente simplemente
Ramos luego prosiguió ex- musical para que se expanda y Kansas. algunos dueños de ne-
eron el expandido centro, qu- muchas bandas con secciones no puede vivir. Ustedes se pre-
plicando el propósito de su tra- alcance una vez más la promi- gocios se opusieron al proyecto
edaron impresionados. Ellos no de metales, bandas como Chi- ocuparon lo bastante para em-
bajo mientras cambiaba el tema. nencia que exhibió en los años de ley, argumentando que el-
pueden creer lo hermoso que es cago, Tower of Power, Blood, pujar esto como un problema y
“Me he mantenido en el negocio setentas y ochentas. Ya existe los podrían tener que enfrentar
el edificio o lo grande que es. Yo Sweat & Tears y el estilo del ustedes han mejorado las vidas
porque adoro lo que hago. Adoro clase y la leyenda personificada costos operativos más altos si
quedo abrumado por lo que ello Motown, él estaba incorporan- de miles de personas en todo el
llevarle la música a la gente, por Rubén Ramos y muchas se aprobaba el proyecto de ley.
ven y cómo recuerdan al centro do todas esas líneas musicales estado de Kansas”.
trato de hacer feliz a la gente y otras leyendas del Tejano como Algunos miembros del Partido
(En sus primeros días) y luego a su sección de metales por ese Republicano dijeron que no Ruiz dijo que espera que la ley
trato de hacer que la gente se ol- Little Joe y Roberto Pulido.
ellos ven a algunas de las perso- entonces y continúa haciéndolo, pensaban que en el estado pudi- le entregará a sus representados
nas antiguas y muchos de ellos y ahora eso no es nostalgia, es vide de que tienen que pagar las La banda de Kansas City
era existir una fuerza laboral de un rayo de esperanza de que su
comienzan a recordar”. clásico”. cuentas de la energía o cualquier Las Estrellas, un favorito local,
adultos ganando el bajo prome- calidad de vida mejorará. “He
problema que pudieran tener”. abrirá el show para Rubén Ra-
Medina dice que quiere atraer Al escuchar su última gra- dio de $2,65 a la hora. estado en tiendas de abarrotes
Hernández describe a Ramos mos. El líder de la banda David y he visto a la gente poner co-
a la gente de regreso a la comu- bación, uno escucha la base “El partido mayoritario no
como una leyenda. Luego de Tinoco describe lo que signifi- sas de vuelta porque no pueden
nidad y al Guadalupe Center y clásica y la verdadera calidad de reconoció a ninguna persona
equiparar a músicos tales como ca abrir un show que tenga a costear los abarrotes para sus
hacerlos que participen de alguna su música. La riqueza del sonido de quien ellos tuvieran cono-
Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Rubén Ramos como luminaria. familias. Eso es muy triste y
manera. “Ellos pueden ofrecerse y las increíbles harmonizaciones cimiento ganando el salario
Dean Martin, Al Hirsh y Bruce “En nuestro mundo, es un privi- esperamos que esto les dará un
como voluntarios o participar en vocales son complementadas por mínimo a menos que uno fuera
Springsteen con sus respec- legio el tan sólo trabajar con él, rayo de esperanza. Hay niños
un programa o simplemente ve- el virtuoso acordeonista, vocalis- un muchacho.
tivos grupos étnicos y contribu- e incluso más actuar con él”, escolares sin hogar en mi distri-
nir y apoyar los conciertos de ve- ta y productor Rick Fuentes.
ciones musicales, él preguntó, Tinoco le dijo a Hispanic News. Ellos no pensaban que allí to. Este incremento beneficiará
rano del centro”, Medina le dijo Quien aporta la química nec-
“¿Y a quién tenemos nosotros? “Él es una leyenda, él es un pi- hubieran adultos ganando este a los niños y a los padres que se
a Hispanic News. esaria para producir las bellas
Nuestro género musical, nuestra onero en la música tejano. Allí bajo salario. Yo me desempeñé encuentran en la zona baja del
Nacido en Sugarland, Texas, armonías que hacen recordar a hay un aura sobre él”.
las antiguas grabaciones hechas gente tiene a uno de los más in- en un comité para una beca espectro salarial”, dijo él.
Rubén Ramos Pérez es el here- para la Asociación Hispana de
por Rubén y sus hermanos. creíbles tesoros que se pudieran Los fanáticos han esperado
dero de una familia cuyo legado For
news it’s
tener, Rubén Ramos. El es una ansiosamente a Rubén Ramos y Prensa y recibimos formulario
musical nació hace más de 80 Fuentes, quien ha sido parte de impuestos W-2 para los
leyenda viva de la música estilo The Mexican Revolution mien-
años, un legado que está vivito de la banda por 16 años dijo, “La postulantes a la beca y no lo
Tejano, él es nuestro tesoro”, dijo tras éstos se preparan para ac-
y coleando a pesar de la férrea voz de Rubén tiene mucha clase pude creer, allí habían famili-
Hernández. tuar en el corazón de la comuni-
competencia y de reportes so- y mucho sentimiento. Él tiene as de cuatro o cinco personas
La atracción de esa leyenda dad latina de Kansas City. Para
bre una disminución dentro de mucho sentimiento. Es fácil seg- que estaban ganando $26.000
es un factor clave para muchos el concierto programado a reali-
su base de fanáticos. Como ba- uirlo y armonizar con él cuando al año. Yo sé que hay personas
fanáticos que esperan man- zarse entre las 7 y las 11 p.m.,
terista tocando junto a sus her- está cantando desde el corazón”. en Kansas ganando el salario
tener una tradición musical las entradas tendrán un valor
manos y más tarde como líder de Fuentes se siente muy afortuna- mínimo”, dijo Ruiz.
la cual según algunos, ha sido de $5 por persona. Las puertas
banda, El Gato Negro ha sido do de ser parte de esto, “puesto
testigo de mejores tiempos. abrirán a las 5 p.m. El Gobierno Unificado en
un embajador de la música. que Rubén Ramos es historia
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It’s all in the ESL TEACHER SELECTED FOR
A HISTORIC CHOICE numbers TURKISH STUDY TOUR
O
and her brother. Sotomayor n Memorial Day, a lo- Kansas City, Missouri School When the teachers return to our
acknowledge the sacrifice of cal group that has been District (KCMSD) French community, they will present
her mother. “I am all I am be- working on securing teacher Philippe Vinaimont not programs at their schools to
cause of her and I am only half enough petition signatures to only has successfully mastered share with their students this
the woman she is.” force the recall of Mayor Mark the multicultural milieu himself, new knowledge of an intriguing
Local attorney Janell Avi- Funkhouser turned over those he is happily preparing his stu- part of the world.
la upon hearing the news signatures to City Clerk Vickie dents at Southwest Early College
Thompson. Funkhouser said he The tour is sponsored by the
told Hispanic News, “Sonia Campus (SWECC) to find their IRC through a grant from the
Sotomayor is very qualified was confident that the recall ef- place on the world stage as well.
fort would fail. World Affairs Councils of Amer-
with her educational and so- Recently, his team of six fresh- ica and the Turkish Cultural
cial background. It is nice to Recall spokesperson Har- men competitors performed and Foundation. Philippe Vinai-
see a Latina being nominated ris Wilder told Hispanic News, held their own at the 2009 Aca- mont is a native of Belgium but
and considered among with “We did all we could. ... We demic Worldquest competition has been living in Kansas City
people that are also equally are proud of what we have sponsored by the International for more than 18 years. He has
qualified. In regard to her pro- done. Given the fact that we Relation Council (IRC). traveled and worked in many
fessionally she has to be more had zero support from any “I see the world as my back- different countries, including
qualified than others perhaps powerful organizations - no yard. A little care and a lot of Republic of Congo, Vietnam,
that were being considered.” one supported us; not La Raza, love make it more beautiful eve- Belgium, Indonesia and USA.
Indeed, if experience where not Freedom Inc., not the Citi- ry day,” he says. Vinaimont has Vinaimont has dedicated his
the sole criteria, Sotomajor zens Associations none of the a great interest in international life to education and has been
has served more time on the political clubs. Everybody let affairs and he has made it his an elementary teacher, an ESL
federal bench than many oth- us do the dirty work for them. life goal to introduce students to teacher and is currently the
er nominees and more than all And that is fine. We are totally critical events in the world. ESL coordinator at SWECC.
the current ones on the court. happy to have done that for
them and this city. Vinaimont is one of six area In 1996, Vinaimont complet-
Avila believes that it is those teachers selected by IRC to join ed research studies in Vietnam
qualifications that should The city clerk will work to educators from across the na- for his master’s thesis at Kansas
set her apart. “Having Sonia verify the signatures to ensure tion to tour Turkey this sum- State University on the “Pres-
T
he moment caught to the high court and would Sotomayor serve in the courts that there are roughly 17,000 mer with the Turkish Cultural ervation of a Foreign Language
many area Latinos by become if nominated only the for many years, I would hope valid signatures required to Foundation. The teachers will under Difficult Circumstances.”
surprise. Early Tues- third woman to serve on the she was nominated on her trigger the recall process. The visit schools, engage in discus- He was also a recipient of the
day morning, President Back bench. own merit and not on her eth- result should be available by sions with experts on current National Endowment for the
Obama announced the nomi- nic background.” the first of June. issues for Turkey, explore an- Humanities Foreign Language
Sotomayor is of Puerto Ri-
nation of federal appeals judge can descent and grew up in a Though democrats con- cient buildings, and get a taste Fellowship from the Geraldine
Sonia Sotomayor to the Su- Bronx housing project. Her trol both houses of Congress, of life in modern Turkey in the R. Dodge Foundation.
preme Court where she will fill father died when she was nine early indications are that the big cities and in the countryside.
the seat being vacated by Jus- and she was raised by her nomination will be contested kchispanicnews.com
U.S. Cellular Solves
tice David Souter. Sotomayor mother who worked to ensure by the Republicans and inter-
is the first Hispanic nominated a Catholic education for her est groups.
your Battery Worries
Exile is a Democratic Experience
MarIsELLa VEIGa
often stop by to see the bronze learned about another Cuban, as Cordero counts back his
W
e’ve all been there
at some point. Your
cell phone or smart-
Turn off non-essentials—
Turn off Bluetooth when you
are not using it. Reduce the
HISPANIC LINk NEWS SErvICE
phone is low on battery power, backlight brightness and back-
statue of Father Félix Varela, a newcomer to town — a cigar change. “I worked for a long
you’re nowhere near an outlet light timeout features if this fea-
Somehow, I manage to find it: with his life span, 1788-1853, roller, a tabaquero, Julio Cor- time in Miami.”
to recharge, and panic starts. ture is available on your phone.
a little “Cuban time” in down- etched on a plaque introducing dero. His shop, called “JC the “You’ve got the mancha del But with U.S. Cellular’s Bat- You can do this through your
town St. Augustine. him to us visitors. Cuban Roller Cigars,” is in a lit- plátano, the stain of the banana tery Swap program, an industry phone settings.
Varela first moved to town tle mall across from the Cathe- leaf,” I say. “Once your clothes
I go there to walk around the first, an uncharged battery or Power cycling—Turning
from Cuba as an infant in 1791 dral, but Father Félix’s statue are stained by a banana leaf, it’s
plaza or peer in shop windows, one that is not holding a charge your cell phone off while charg-
to live with his grandparents isn’t visible from there. impossible to remove the stain.”
my handbag full of hopes. is no longer a worry for custom- ing not only will help extend the
after both his parents had died. Nine years ago, Cordero “What’s that?” ers. Battery Swap simply swaps
One is that I may run into life of the battery; it also acts
He returned to Cuba at age and his wife left the island and out your battery for a fully-
fellow Cubans. I hope to hear “It means you’ve adopted as a reset similar to your com-
14 after his grandmother died. moved to Tampa, where he con- charged one, for free.
Spanish spoken, with my own some of our ways.” puter. Power cycling, turning
Eventually, the man became an tinued to work in the cigar in-
dialect. He nods. “Battery questions are one of the cell phone off and then on
elected member of its Spanish dustry. Like me, he eventually
Sometimes hearing it is the most frequent subjects our again, will allow your cell phone
Legislature. When the Spanish chose St. Augustine because of Cordero provides more than
enough. Other days, I begin a service technicians help cus- to use the optimum tower for its
crown condemned him for his its historic connection to things good cigars. In his shop he has
simple exchange. It might end tomers resolve,” said Roberta location and clears the cache of
views on the island’s self-rule Spanish and Cuban. made a little space for commu-
with hugs from the strangers. Winger, director of sales for the phone. If you get stuck on a
and abolition of slavery, he left Beside the cabinet where he nity. It’s for everybody who U.S. Cellular. “To meet our cus- screen or have problems texting
Exile is a democratic experi- as a political exile. He was 35. stores his freshly rolled cigars values and enjoys some of our tomer’s on-the-go needs we de- often power cycling will help.
ence. No matter what social or As a priest in the United is a black and white photograph ways. veloped the Battery Swap pro-
economic class we belonged to States, Varela worked for dec- Don’t expose to extreme tem-
of his father, Reinerio Cordero, And that is certainly satisfy- gram. If you are out running an
in our homeland or have adopt- peratures —Storing the battery
ades with Irish immigrants in who became a tabaquero at 16. ing one of my hopes. errand and your battery dies or
ed, we are all exiles. We recog- at extremely high or low tem-
New York City. Because of It attracted my eye briefly. if you are on a business trip and
nize its difficulties and successes (Marisella Veiga migrated peratures can wear it out, so be
poor health, he returned to St. Many who watch Julio roll- you forgot your charger, stop
as well as its sadness. from Cuba with her family as a sure to bring it in from the car
Augustine in 1847 and died ing are smokers or visitors from by any of our stores and we’ll
3-year-old child in 1960. A con- on cold winter nights and hot
Because St. Augustine is pri- here in 1853. nearby Southern states. Cuban swap out your battery for free.
tributing columnist with His- summer days.
marily a tourist town, I often Father Félix is held in highest or not, they like good cigars panic Link News Service, she is The Battery Swap specialists
meet Cubans on a heritage visit. See a phone doctor —If your
esteem for his devotion to social and they buy them. Some hang a lecturer and freelance writer. at U.S. Cellular also offer these
The Spanish first settled here in phone no longer holds a charge,
justice and for working with around to tell a story about For information on “Square tips to improve the performance
1565. U.S. Cellular service techni-
poor urban immigrants. In 1997 their connections to Cuba or to Watermelon,” a Spoken Word and the life of your battery: cians are available to help.
In a small courtyard on the the U.S. Postal Service put him the Miami Cuban exiles. recording of ten of her commen-
on a postal stamp.
east side of the Cathedral is a
reminder of a connection be- Through a friend, I had
“I love those plantains,” a
North Carolina man tells me
taries, contact her at mveiga @
bellsouth.net.) U.S. Cellular resuelve tus
tween La Florida and Cuba. I
preocupaciones acerca de tu
Estar en el Exilio es una Experiencia Democrátrica batería celular
T
traDUCE PatrICIo H. LaZEN odos hemos estado en – Apaga el Bluetooth cuando no
HISPANIC NEWS esta situación en algún lo estés usando. Reduce la in-
de la catedral hay algo que nos Gracias a un amigo, supe de Carolina del Norte, mientras
recuerda la conexión que hay otro cubano. recientemente es- que el señor Cordero le da su momento. Tu teléfono tensidad de la luz posterior y el
No sé como, pero de una manera entre la Florida y Cuba. Mu- tablecido en San Agustín – un cambio. “Yo trabajé por mucho celular está descargado, y no tiempo antes de que se apague
u otra siempre logro encontrar chas veces me detengo a ver la tabaquero que se llama Julio tiempo en Miami”. tienes ningún lugar cerca para la pantalla si tu celular cuenta
un poco de “tiempo cubano” en estatua de bronce del padre Fé- Cordero. Su taller lleva por cargarlo, y comienza el pánico. con ellos. Puedes realizarlo con
el centro de San Agustín. “Tiene la mancha del plátano”,
lix Varela con las fechas de lo nombre “JC the Cuban Roller Pero con el programa de “Bat- las herramientas de tu teléfono.
le digo. “Ya cuando su ropa se
Me dirijo al centro para cami- que duró su vida –1788 a 1853 Cigars” y se encuentra en un tery Swap” (Cambio de Bat- Ciclo de encendido — Apa-
ha manchado con la hoja del
nar por la plaza o para asomar- -- labradas sobre una placa de pequeño centro comercial frente ería) de U.S. Cellular, el único gar tu celular mientras se está
plátano es imposible quitar la
me por los aparadores, y voy presentación a sus visitas. a cruzando la catedral. Pero de programa en la industria celu- cargando no solamente ayuda
mancha.”
cargando una bolsa llena de es- su taller no se puede ver el mon- lar, una batería descargada o a extender la vida de tu bat-
Varela llegó inicialmente de la “¿Qué dice?”
peranzas. umento al padre Félix. una que se descarga fácilmente ería, sino que además funciona
Cuba a la Florida de bebé, para
“Quiere decir que usted ha ya no es un problema para los como un re-ajustador como el
Una de ellas es toparme con vivir con sus abuelos después Hace nueve años Cordero
adoptado algunas de nuestras clientes. Con Battery Swap sim- de tu computadora. El ciclo de
otros Cubanos. Lo que espero de que hubieran fallecido sus y su esposa dejaron la isla y se
costumbres”. plemente intercambia tu batería encendido, el cual consiste en
es oír hablar el español, con mi padres. Regresó a la Cuba a los mudaron a Tampa, donde sigu-
Con un gesto de su cabeza me por una completamente recar- apagar el celular y prenderlo de
propio dialecto. 14 años, después que muriera ió trabajando en la industria
dice que sí. gada gratis. nuevo, permitirá que tu celular
A veces con oírlo me quedo su abuela. Con el tiempo fue el- tabacalera. Así como yo, con el
egido miembro de la legislatura tiempo decidió residir en San Cordero ofrece más que puros “Las preguntas acerca de las utilice la torre mas optima para
contenta. Otros días entablo
española en Cuba. Al ser conde- Agustín, por sus lazos históricos finos. En su tienda ha abierto baterías son una de los temas su localización y limpie el alma-
una conversación sencilla que
nado por la realeza española o a lo español y a lo cubano. un pequeño espacio para la más frecuentes que nuestros cenamiento del teléfono. Si tu
podrá terminar con recibir un
por su perspectiva sobre la au- comunidad. Es para todos los asociados ayudan a nuestros teléfono se queda trabado en
abrazo de la persona recién A un lado del gabinete donde
tonomía de la isla y la abolición que valoran y disfrutan de algu- consumidores a resolver,” an- una pantalla o tienes problemas
conocida. almacena sus puros frescos, hay
de la esclavitud, huyó de Cuba nas de nuestras maneras de ser. otó Roberta Winger, director para enviar mensajes, el ciclo de
El exilio es una experiencia una foto en blanco y negro de su
como exiliado político. Tenía 35 de ventas para U.S. Cellular. encendido puede ayudar.
democrática. No importa la cla- padre Reinerio Cordero, quien Y en definitiva abarca una de
años de edad. “Para satisfacer las necesidades No expongas tu celular a
se social ni económica que tu- fue tabaquero desde la edad de mis esperanzas. de nuestros clientes que siempre temperaturas extremas — El
viéramos en nuestra tierra natal De sacerdote en los Estados 16 años. Me llamó la atención la
(Marisella Veiga emigró de están fuera diseñamos el progra- exponer la batería a temper-
o la que hubiéramos adoptado Unidos, Varela trabajó por dé- foto por un momento.
la Cuba con su familia de niña, ma Battery Swap. Si estás fuera aturas extremadamente altas o
aquí, todos estamos en el exilio. cadas con los inmigrantes ir- Muchos de los que se paran a los tres años, en 1960. Es realizando tus actividades y tu bajas puede dañarla, asegúrate
Reconocemos las dificultades y landeses en Nueva York. Ya a ver a Julio enrollar sus puros columnista de Hispanic Link batería se descarga o si estás en de sacar tu teléfono del coche
los éxitos, así como la tristeza enfermo, regresó a San Agustín son fumadores o visitantes News Service, además de ser un viaje de negocios y olvidas tu durante el invierno o días muy
que el destierro acarrea. en 1847 y murió aquí en 1853. de otros estados sureños. Cu- profesora y escritora indepen- cargador, visita cualquiera de calurosos de verano.
San Agustín es un pueblo A Fray Félix se le respeta banos o no, les gustan los puros diente. Para recibir información nuestras tiendas y cambiaremos
mucho por su devoción a la jus- finos y se los compran. Muchos sobre “Square Watermelon”, tu batería sin costo.” Ve a un doctor de teléfonos
turístico que los españoles lle-
ticia social y por su labor con los se quedan a platicar sobre sus una grabación, de diez de sus — Si tu batería ya no se man-
garon a establecer en1565, y Los especialistas de U.S. Cel-
inmigrantes urbanos pobres. En vínculos con Cuba o con los cu- comentarios de Spoken Word, tiene cargada, los técnicos de
por eso, me encuentro frecuen- lular también ofrecen estos con-
1997 el servicio postal estadou- banos desarraigados de Miami. comuníquese con ella a: mvei- servicio en las tiendas de U.S.
temente con cubanos que llegan sejos para mejorar el funcion-
nidense lo honró con una estam- ga@bellsouth.net). Cellular también están ahí para
en busca su herencia. “Me encantan esos plátanos”, amiento y la vida de tu batería:
pilla postal con su imagen. ayudarte.
En un pequeño patio al este me comenta un hombre de
Apaga lo que no es necesario
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AMERISTAR
when it’s a nice sunny day.” He said he has come across
She said most people at the several employers who are
AS I SEE IT
Gillham job fair have been posi- looking over resumes but not
tive and creative in terms of their immediately hiring.
JOB FAIR SET
experiences. “A lot of people un- Virginia Bueno, 70, a reti-
derstand the economy and they ree who works part-time at the
know that it’s really difficult for
everyone. They know we’re all
in this together and that it will
Guadalupe Center, said she
wants more work because she is
bored with retirement.
HOW TO SAVE THE GOP
FOR JUNE
get better. It’s nice to know that “There is nothing to do at VICtor KaMbEr house. He and the party also
there is a silver lining. The econ- home,” Bueno said. “I want to need reminding that while “no”
omy is in an upswing.” work and it’s not because I need may be a tactic, it is not a policy
Van Dam said she also has the money. … I like having a lit- There is growing concern over the for rebuilding America.
seen people who have been in tle extra money because I like to recent loss of such American icons
CONT./PAGE date pool large. Above all, the party must put
their jobs for 25 years and their spend money.” as Circuit City, the Pontiac Fire- a “cone of silence” over Dick
Dam, human resources coor- “The future is bright,” Van job was eliminated. She said She said she has health insur- bird and the Republican Party. Cheney. They’ve got to get the
dinator for the Westin Crown Dam told Hispanic News. “We some of those candidates have ance, unlike some senior citi- Circuit City and the Firebird man to shut up. During his last
Center Hotel. “Younger people have business booked for the asked how soon they can quali- zens she knows, but she wants are gone, done in by a weak year in office, Cheney was rarely
are definitely reliable but they next three years solid. … We fy for health insurance. to stay busy with a job so she economy. The GOP has been heard from, and when the econ-
are different. They are a more are going to need to start filling Gene Meyer, 63, a former attends job fairs. done in by much more than the omy came apart at the seams he
relaxed crowd. I hate to general- these positions probably during writer with 25 years experience economy, but there are those had nothing to say, leaving all
One upcoming part-time job
ize because we are an equal op- the fourth quarter this year and with The Kansas City Star, said who believe the party can be the heavy-thinking to W (and
fair is at the Ameristar Casino
portunity employer and we hire early next year.” securing health insurance was a saved, perhaps should be saved, we know how that turned out).
Hotel Kansas City between 10
in all ages. We are looking for Van Dam said she heard strong motivator to find full-time a.m. to 8 p.m. June 10, in Amer- if you really believe our country When they left the White
the best fit person for the job.” varying reasons why the older work. For now, he is comforta- istar’s Freedom Roadhouse, is better off with two political House, W’s approval ratings
The Westin Crown Center applicants at the job fair were ble in terms of his financial situa- 3200 North Ameristar Drive. parties even if one of them has were the lowest of any president,
was one of several employers seeking employment. Some tion, but he said he always looks Ameristar’s recruitment and spent the past two decades bad- ever, but compared to Cheney
represented recently at a job fair were laid-off workers; others for the added measure of secu- management teams will conduct mouthing the federal govern- he was FDR. A tight-lipped W
at the Gillham Plaza Building on were retirees looking to supple- rity in an uncertain economy. on-site interviews. Candidates ment it wants to run. went back to Texas, leaving his
Armour Boulevard last Thurs- ment their income. She also has “I’m looking for a little edge can also apply on-line at www. It is not a pretty picture. legacy to the Ari Fleishers and
day that targeted workers who come across younger applicants and also I want to keep busy,” ameristar.com/careers. Fox News. Cheney bounded
at other venues as well. Among Republicans, there
were 55 years of age and older. Meyer said. “One of the things Bueno said she has been disap- are 15 million true believers. out of his bunker as if on ster-
Like several employers at the There is a difference between about news work that always pointed with some prospects, but They listen to Rush Limbaugh oids, appearing on more chan-
fair, Van Dam said the hotel did a young worker in the teenage attracted me is that there is a “I’m not going to give up. They every day, believe everything nels than “Law and Order”
not have many positions avail- range versus someone in their strong public service element to might give me a call because I he says and worship the air- re-runs, praising torture and
able currently, but the company 50s, she said. “The work ethic is it. That was always a lot of fun have a good resume.” She also waves he unbalances. expressing disgust at Republi-
wanted to maintain contact with different. A younger person may so I’m looking in that direction.” realizes that she may be compet- cans like Powell.
have more stamina. But they Then there are the moderates,
applicants and keep its candi- Experience in reporting and ing with applicants who are 40 to thoughtful, hopeful their party Finally, Republicans have to
may not always make it to work writing personal financial issues 45 years younger than her. “I’m get a grip on taxes. Despite eve-
will come to grips with prob-
Feria de Trabajos del
is what should make him attrac- aware of that but I’ll take less lems that trouble average citi- rything Grover Norquist has
tive to potential employers, he pay. Sorry for the young guy.” zens. At last count, there were told them, cutting taxes does
said. “The need is still out there. not solve every problem. The
Ameristar programada
nine of these (eight, if Rush has
I just don’t have a W-2 to go his way with Colin Powell). party needs to understand that
with it right now.” our government can’t function
para junio Even though the numbers fa-
vor Rush and the ditto-heads,
Republicans on Capitol Hill
without taxes. Despite what
Rush tells you, taxes are needed
for more than just Medicaid
CONT./PÁGINA esos candidatos han preguntado don’t want to write off the mod- and food stamps. Taxes pay for
una ética de trabajo más confia- qué tan pronto pueden calificar erates. Losing a “liberal” like schools, highways and sewer
ble”, dijo Heather Van Dam, co- para seguros médicos. Arlen Specter was okay, but systems. Taxes pay for our mili-
ordinadora de recursos humanos those two women Senators up tary war machine that the GOP
para el hotel Westin Crown Gene Meyer, 63, un ex escri- in Maine should be saved if the
tor con 25 años de experiencia leadership can’t have enough
Center. “La gente más joven es East Coast is not to be aban- of—they keep throwing money
definitivamente confiable, pero con el periódico The Kansas City doned altogether.
Star, dijo que el asegurar un se- (taxpayer money) at new weap-
ellos son diferentes. Ellos son Southern officeholders, those ons systems the Pentagon says
un grupo más relajado. Odio guro médico era un fuerte moti-
vador para encontrar trabajo de with the safe seats who can it doesn’t need.
generalizar porque somos empl- and do say the most outrageous
eadores que ofrecemos igualdad tiempo completo. Por ahora, él se While the GOP picture may
encuentra cómodo en lo que se things that leave GOP voters look grim now, we Democrats
de oportunidades y contratamos elsewhere gasping and changing
a personas de todas las edades. refiere a su situación financiera, have been there. We know they
pero él dice que siempre busca their registration, are to do what just might be one obscure com-
Nosotros buscamos a la persona they were taught as children: be
mejor apta para el trabajo”. por una medida extra de seguri- munity organizer away from
dad en una incierta economía. silent and let the adults speak. turning it around.
El Westin Crown Center fue The party has to get some
uno de varios empleadores rep- “Estoy buscando una pequeña Victor Kamber is the recipient of
ventaja y también quiero man- new, attractive, young leaders. the PR News’ 2006 Hall of Fame
resentados recientemente en Newt Gingrich has been around
tenerme ocupado”, dijo Meyer. Job seeker Gene Meyer, formally with the Kansas City star, said the bad Award for his career in labor com-
una feria de trabajo realizada economy forced his employer to eliminate his job several months ago. at age for such a long time people often
en el edificio Gillham Plaza “Una de las cosas respecto al 63, he said finds himself looking for work for the first time in years. He said
munications and politics. He has
trabajo noticioso que siempre forget why they don’t like him. worked as a consultant in more
Building del Armour Boulevard he would consider all job opportunities. Minority whip Eric Cantor is a
el jueves pasado y la cual es- me ha atraído es que existe un than 100 political races and estab-
importante elemento de servicio
El buscador de trabajos Gene Meyer, otrora con el Kansas City Star, dijo que la bright young man who has good lished the communications firm, The
tuvo dirigida a trabajadores que mala economía había forzado a su empleador a eliminar su trabajo hace varios ideas but comes across as some-
tenían 55 años o más. público en ello. Eso fue siempre meses. A la edad de 63, él dice encontrase a sí mismo buscando trabajo por Kamber Group. His blog can be read
mucha diversión por lo que es- primera vez en años. Él dice que consideraría todas las oportunidades de trabajo. one about to foreclose on your at www.victorkamber.com.
Tal como varios de los empl- toy buscando en esa dirección”.
eadores en la feria, Van Dam
dijo que el hotel no tiene muchas
posiciones disponibles en la actu-
La experiencia en hacer report-
ajes y escribir sobre asuntos finan- THE 12 MYTHS OF PARENTING Los 12 Mitos con fiebre baja, nunca debiera
ser considerada la causa de
alidad, pero la compañía quiere
mantener contacto con postulan-
cieros personales es lo que debería
hacerlo a él atractivo para posibles New Hyde Park, Ny — Although causes should be considered.”
sobre los una fiebre alta. Él advierte
que otras causas más serias y
tes y mantener un buen tamaño
para su fuente de candidatos.
empleadores, dijo él, “La necesi-
dad está aún allí. Yo simplemente
most mothers may recognize
“old wives’ tales” as being
Here are 10 other parent-
ing myths that are still widely
Deberes de potencialmente tratables debi-
eran ser consideradas”.
“El futuro es brillante”, Van
Dam le dijo a Hispanic News.
no tengo un W-2 que me acom-
pañe en estos momentos”.
false, there are too many mis-
conceptions about children’s
believed: los Padres Aquí le ofrecemos 10 otros
mitos sobre los deberes de los
Él dice que se ha encontrado health and development that • Wounds will heal quicker if padres que aún son amplia-
“Tenemos negocios ya en los li- exposed to fresh air at night. Aunque la mayoría de las mente creídos:
bros para los próximos tres años. con varios empleadores que están continue to fool parents and
madres pudieran reconocer que
… Vamos a tener que comenzar leyendo currículos, pero no están even some pediatricians. • Vitamin C supplements help • Las heridas sanarán más
los “cuentos de las antiguas es-
a llenar esas posiciones probable- inmediatamente contratando. “Parents continue to sub- ward off colds. rápido si se exponen al aire
posas” son falsos, allí existen
mente durante el cuarto de este Virginia Bueno, 70, una jubi- scribe to many different myths • Ice baths can be used to bring demasiadas ideas erróneas fresco de la noche.
año y temprano el próximo año”. lada que trabaja de media jorna- about children’s health and down a high fever in young chil- referentes a la salud y al desar- • Los suplementos de la vi-
Van Dam dijo haber escucha- da en el Guadalupe Center, dice development, and some myths dren. rollo de los niños que continúan tamina C ayuda a proteger en
do una variedad de razones que quiere más trabajo porque can seriously compromise the • Reading in the dark can cause engañando a los padres e inclu- contra de los resfriados.
sobre el porqué postulantes está aburrida con la jubilación. health or development of a later vision or eye problems. so a algunos pediatras. • Baños de hielo pueden ser
de mayor edad se encontraban “No hay nada que hacer en young child” says Dr. Andrew “Los padres continúan sub- utilizados para hacer disminuir
Adesman, Chief of Develop- • Treat a burn with an applica-
buscando empleo en la feria de casa”, dice Bueno. “Quiero tra- tion of ice or butter. scribiéndose a muchos mitos la fiebre en los niños pequeños.
trabajo. Algunos eran traba- bajar y no es porque necesite el mental & Behavioral Pediatrics diferentes respecto a la salud
at Schneider Children’s Hospi- • Ear infections need to be treat- • El leer en la oscuridad puede
jadores que habían sido despe- dinero. … Me gusta tener un y al desarrollo de los niños y más tarde ser la causa de prob-
didos, otros eran jubilados bus- poquito de dinero extra porque tal in New Hyde Park, NY, au- ed with antibiotics.
algunos mitos pueden com- lemas a los ojos o la visión.
cando suplementar sus ingresos. me gusta gastar dinero”. thor of a new book on parent- • It is not safe for children to go prometer seriamente la salud
Ella también se ha encontrado ing myths titled “babyfacts.” swimming immediately after eat- y el desarrollo de un niño • Tratar una quemadura con una
Ella dice que tiene seguro médi- aplicación de hielo o mantequilla.
también con postulantes más co, no como algunos ciudadanos There are many reasons why ing. pequeño”, dijo el Dr. Andrew
jóvenes en otros recintos. jubilados que ella conoce, pero parents believe these myths. • The best way to stop a bloody Adesman, Jefe de Pediatras • Infecciones a los oídos tienen
Existe allí una diferencia en- ella quiere mantenerse ocupada In some cases, the misconcep- nose is to tilt the head back. para el Desarrollo y el Com- que ser tratadas con antibióticos.
tre un trabajador joven en el con un trabajo, así entonces ella tion may be an exaggeration or portamiento en el Hospital • No es seguro para los ni-
distortion of a related fact. For • If a child sits too close to the
rango de los adolescentes versus asiste a las ferias de trabajo. Schneider para Niños en New ños ir a nadar inmediatamente
example, many people think television, it can damage his vi-
una persona en sus cincuentas, Hyde Park, NY. Schneider después de comer.
Una feria venidera de traba- eating carrots is good for your sion.
dijo ella. “La ética de trabajo es es el autor de un nuevo libro
jos de media jornada se realizará vision, but the truth is that it • Fevers of 104˚F or 105˚F can • La mejor manera de detener
diferente. Una persona joven sobre mitos de los padres titu-
en el Hotel Casino Ameristar de will only help the vision of in- cause brain damage. el sangrado de la nariz, es in-
pudiera tener más resistencia. lado “babyfacts” (“Verdades
Kansas City entre las 10 a.m. y 8 dividuals who have vitamin A clinar la cabeza hacia atrás.
Pero ellos pudieran no siempre • Crackling your knuckles as a Sobre los Bebés”).
p.m. del 10 de junio, en el Ameri- deficiency — a rare condition • Si un niño se sienta demasi-
aparecerse a trabajar cuando star’s Freedom Roadhouse, en el child will lead to arthritis later. Existen allí demasiadas ra-
haya un día bonito y asoleado”. in this country. A more danger- ado cerca del televisor, éste pu-
3200 del North Ameristar Drive. • Eating a lot of chocolate can zones del porqué los padres
ous myth that reflects an exag- ede dañarle la visión.
Ella dijo que la mayoría de las Los equipos de reclutamiento cause acne in teens. creen en estos mitos. En algu-
geration is “teething sometimes nos casos, las ideas erróneas • Fiebres de 104˚F ó 105˚F
personas en la feria de trabajo re- y administración del Ameris- causes a high fever in infants.” Those are just some of the 160
alizada en Gillham han sido posi- tar conducirán entrevistas en el pudieran ser una exageración pueden causar daño cerebral.
According to Adesman, “Al- myths debunked in Adesman’s book.
tivo y creativo en lo que se refiere terreno. Los candidatos pueden o la distorsión de un hecho • El tratar de hacer sonar los de-
though teething may occasion- Parents and other child-care provid-
a sus experiencias. “Muchas per- también postular vía Internet en relacionado. Por ejemplo, mu- dos al dislocarse los nudillos cu-
ally be associated with a low ers wishing to see how many myths
sonas entienden de la economía el www.ameristar.com/careers. chas personas creen que com- ando se es niño, puede conducir
fever, it should never be consid- they unknowingly believe to be true
y ellos saben que es verdadera- er zanahorias es bueno para la a la artritis años más tarde.
Bueno dice haber quedado ered the cause for a high fever. can take a fun and informative quiz
mente difícil para cada uno. Ellos visión, pero la verdad es que
decepcionada con algunos pros- He cautions that other, more at www.babyfacts.com. • El comer mucho chocolate
saben que estamos en esto juntos solamente mejorará la visión
pectos, pero no me voy a dar por serious and potentially treatable puede causar acne en los ado-
y que mejorará. Es grato saber de personas que presentan
vencida. Ellos podrían darme lescentes.
que allí existe un resquicio de es- una deficiencia de vitamina A
una llamada puesto que tengo Estos son algunos de los 160
peranza. La economía está en una – una condición rara en este
un buen currículo”. Ella también mitos descalificados en el libro de
marcada mejoría”. país. Un mito más peligroso
se da cuenta que pudiera estar Aldesman. Los padres y otros prov-
que refleja una exageración,
Van Dam dice que también compitiendo con postulantes que eedores de la salud que quieran ver
es que la “dentición causa al-
ha visto a personas que han es- son 40 o 45 años menores que cuántos mitos creen verdaderos sin
gunas veces fiebre elevada en
tado en sus trabajos por 25 años ella. “Estoy conciente de ello, darse cuenta, pueden responder
los bebés”. Según Adesman,
y sus trabajos han sido elimina- pero aceptaré menos dinero. Lo a un entretenido cuestionario en
“Aunque la dentición puede
dos. Ella dice que algunos de siento por la persona joven”. www.babyfacts.com.
ocasionalmente ser asociada
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Revenue Growing with Trade
CONT./PÁGINA
international trade shipments
Discovering Mexico by alphabet
tErrI sCHLICHENMEyEr
“THE BookWorm”
says Alfred Figuly, president & to the area which has grown the
CEO of the GKCFTZ, is 2 ½ business volume of FTZ’s.
For practically all your life,
percent higher than in 2007. In the midst of this positive you’ve known you’re A-B-Cs.
Countries of origin for prod- financial report a new board
The alphabet is one of the
ucts imported into the GKCFTZ chairman took the reins of the
first things your parents taught
include: Mexico; Taiwan; Ger- GKCFTZ. Blake Schreck, re-
you. Even some of your favorite
many; Italy; Spain; Macau; cently elected as chairman of
baby toys had the A-B-Cs on
South Africa; Korea; Japan; the board, is president of the
them and your teacher might
China; Pakistan; Malaysia; In- Lenexa Chamber of Commerce.
even have an A-B-C poster on
donesia; Switzerland, Finland Schreck replaces Joe Medved,
the wall at school.
and France. a partner in the law firm of
Lathrop & Gage LLC, in Kan- When you think of A, you
Therefore, Kansas City, the sas City, MO. Medved served probably think of Apples. B
city without an ocean but recog- three years as board chair reminds you of a Ball or a Boy.
nized for its inland port poten- and was first appointed to the C can stand for Cat or Castle.
tial provided millions of dollars GKCFTZ board in 1990. tom McKenna, board Vice Chair And in the new book by Tony
in value added labor (payroll Mayor Reardon replaces Judge Johnston (illustrated by John
and benefits) to the area. Tom McKenna, elected as Elena Franco and Tom Wertz Parra), “P is for Piñata” and all
board vice chairman, is direc- both who completed their term
Figuly explained that payroll sorts of Mexican things.
tor of marketing for the Kansas of service to the board. Other
and benefits for the GKCFTZ has City International Airport; Con- If you look on a map, it’s easy
grown from $185.6 million in 2001 GKCFTZ Board of Directors to find Mexico. It’s right at the
nie Kamps, board secretary, is members include: Judge Robert
to more than $233 million in 2008. director of Real Estate Opera- bottom of the United States and And speaking of hot and for an A-B-C book, but that’s
Serra; Robert Steinbach; John above South America. But what
“The overall increase in rev- tions for Hunt Midwest; Tim sweet, H is for Hairless Dog. not true. Yes, “P is for Piñata”
Wilhm; and Laura Gipson. else do you know about Mexi-
enue results from tracking leads McKee, elected as treasurer, is The Mexican hairless dog, or includes nursery-rhyme-type
and follow- up on potential executive vice president, Eco- Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) co? Do you know Mexican his- the xoloitzouintli might be con- poems and simple, colorful il-
clients, strong marketing, and nomic Development, Olathe were created in the United tory or culture? sidered kind of ugly, but they lustrations. Yes, it’s an A-B-
providing assistance to existing Chamber of Commerce; Jack States in 1934 to provide spe- Let’s start with A. In Mexi- were prized by ancient Mexi- C book, but there’s so much
Trade Zone operators on mat- Crocker, the new board assist- cial customs procedures to U.S. co, A is for Adobe. Adobe is a cans because the little dogs kept more.
ters dealing with customs clas- ant secretary, is an independent plants engaged in international building material made of straw their owners warm at night. In this book, author Tony
sifications, admission and entry businessman in Topeka, KS. trade-related activities. and mud. Adobe brick makers Can you say “hot dog”? Johnson includes side-bars that
requirements,” Figuly said. Newly elected to the board are The GKCFTZ is responsible put materials in a tub and they Did you know that there are explain more about the history
In addition, close coordination Joe Reardon, mayor and CEO for Foreign Trade Zone activ- stomp the mud and straw to- volcanoes in Mexico? Yep, L is and meaning behind the word
between the FTZ program and of the Unified Government of ity in the Eastern half of Kansas gether with their bare feet. They for Lava because Mexico is on a chosen to accompany the let-
other international trade pro- Wyandotte County, and Kelly (Foreign Trade Zone No. 17) pour the mixture into wooden land-rim where many volcanoes ter. Each entry brings Mexican
grams in the greater Kansas City Schemenauer, corporate coun- and the western half of Missouri molds called adoberas and leave appear, and some of them are history, art, culture, and legend
area has resulted in increased cil for AMC Entertainment. (Foreign Trade Zone No. 15). them in the sun to dry. Later, still active. The volcano named to light and explains it in a way
they might build a house.
Los Ingresos Creciendo
Popo “belches” ash now and older kids will easily under-
Are you hungry for a snack? then, which makes the streets stand.
Llame para anunciarse Then think about C, because C look like they’re covered with If you’re looking for a book
con el Comercio en nuestra sección de
clasificados:
is for Cacao, which is choco-
late. The Olmecs, who lived a
snow.
And just so you know, Z
that will grow with your child
– one he can enjoy now and lat-
CONT./PÁGINA la junta de GKCFTZ en 1990. long time ago, drank a beverage counts in Mexico, too, because er – this is one to find. “P is for
(81) made of cacao. You might not Z is for Zero. The Mexicans in- Piñata” is P-E-R-F-E-C-T.
Por lo consiguiente, Kansas Tom McKenna, electo como like what they enjoyed, since
City, la ciudad sin un océano,
pero reconocida por su poten-
vicegerente, es director de mer-
cadeo para el Aeropuerto Inter-
7. their drink was cold and bitter.
vented the number 0, which is
the basis for all math. Without
“P is for Piñata: A Mexican
Alphabet” by Tony Johnston, il-
But thanks to the Olmecs, you it, we would be, uh, nothing.
cial como puerto tierra adentro nacional de Kansas City; Connie lustrated by John Parra c.2008,
can enjoy hot chocolate, choco-
Your 7-to-10-year-old prob- Sleeping Bear Press $17.95 /
TEEN SEX
o puerto seco, ha proveído mil- Kamps, secretaria de la junta, late milk, and chocolate candy.
lones de dólares en labor de val- es directora de Operaciones de ably thinks he (or she) is too old $19.95 Canada (40 pages)
or agregado (Planillas de pago y Bienes Raíces para Hunt Mid-
beneficios) al área. west; Tim McKee, electo como
tesorero, es vicepresidente ejec- about contraception. cy’s Latino Initiative. “We hope The discussion was moder-
Figuly explicó que las planil-
L
utivo de Desarrollo Económico • 74% of Latino teens believe this survey shines much-needed ated by Mickey Ibarra, founder
las de pago y beneficios para la atino teens cite their par- light on the beliefs and attitudes of the Latino Leaders Network
GKCFTZ han crecido desde los de la Cámara de Comercio de ents more than any other that parents send one message
Olathe; Jack Crocker, el nuevo about sex to their sons and a of Latino teens and parents and and included the following
$185,6 millones en el 2001 hasta source when asked who helps inform teen pregnancy speakers: Ben Luján, U.S. Con-
más de $233 millones en el 2008. secretario asistente de la junta, most influences their decisions different message altogether to
es un empresario independiente their daughters. prevention efforts and messages gressman, New Mexico’s 3rd
about sex. These and other find- nationwide.” District, Lucille Roybal-Allard,
“El aumento general en in- en Topeka, KS. ings are in a new survey commis- • Latino teens in this survey U.S. Congresswoman, Califor-
gresos resulta al seguir pistas y “Scant attention has been
Recientemente electos a la sioned by The National Campaign report that the most com- nia’s 34th District, Nydia M.
hacer contactos subsiguientes paid to what motivates the
junta se encuentran Joe Rear- to Prevent Teen and Unplanned mon reason why teens do not Velázquez, U.S. Congresswom-
con posibles clientes, mercadeo behavior of Latino teens with
don, Alcalde y Ejecutivo del Pregnancy and the National use contraception is because an, New York’s 12th District,
intenso y entregar asistencia a regard to relationships,” said
Gobierno Unificado del Con- Council of La Raza (NCLR). they are afraid their parents Ana Sol Gutierrez, State Del-
existentes operadores de Zonas Maria Rosa, NCLR, vice pres-
de Intercambio Comercial en dado de Wyandotte y Kelly The overall teen birth rate in might find out. egate, Maryland’s 18th District,
Schemenauer, concejal corpora- ident, Institute for Hispanic
asuntos relacionados con clasifi- the United States is on the in- • 72% of sexually experienced Health. “The poll’s findings Ruthie Flores, Senior Manag-
caciones aduaneras, requisitos de tiva para AMC Entertainment. crease after 14 straight years teens say they wish they had er, Latino Initiative, National
El Alcalde Reardon reemplaza are a catalyst for an important
admisión y entrada”, dijo Figuly. of decline and, at present, Lat- waited longer. and much needed conversation Campaign to Prevent Teen and
a la Jueza Elena Franco y a ino teens have the highest rate Unplanned Pregnancy, Maria
En adición, una cercana co- Tom Wertz quienes completar- • 34% of Latino teens believe about how to reverse the rising
of teen pregnancy and births that being a teen parent would rates of teen pregnancy in the Rosa, NCLR, Institute for His-
ordinación entre el programa on sus periodos de servicio con among all racial/ethnic groups. prevent them from reaching Latino community.” panic Health, Alma Morales Ri-
FTZ y otros programas de com- la junta. Otros miembros de la The National Campaign esti- their goals; 47% say being a ojas, President/CEO, MANA.
ercio internacional en el área del Junta Directiva de GKCFTZ Findings from the survey
mates that fully 53% of Latinas teen parent would simply de- International Communica-
Gran Kansas City han resultado incluyen a: El Juez Robert were released at a Latino Lead-
become pregnant as teens. lay them from reaching their tions Research (ICR), an inde-
en un incremento en los em- Serra; Robert Steinbach; John ers Network Issue Hour on teen
barques de comercio internac- Other findings from the goals. pregnancy in the Latino com- pendent research company with
Wilhm y Laura Gipson.
ional al área la cual ha superado survey of Latino teens and • 76% of Latino teens say it munity that took place on Capi- extensive polling experience,
en crecimiento al volumen de Zonas de Intercambio Com- adults include: conducted the survey. Tele-
ercial Foráneo (FTZ) fueron is important for a couple to be tol Hill on Tuesday, May 19,
negocios de las FTZ. • 49% of Latino teens say married before starting a fam- 2009. The survey examines the phone surveys of 759 Latino
creadas en los EE.UU. en 1934 teens and 915 Latino adults
En medio de este positivo parents most influence their ily or having a child. beliefs and attitudes within the
para ofrecer procedimientos es- with children in the household
reporte financiero, un nuevo decisions about sex compared “While Latino teen pregnan- Latino community about teen
peciales de aduanas a plantas under age 18 took place in July
gerente tomó las riendas de la to, for example, 14% who cited cy has gained national atten- pregnancy and related issues.
de EE.UU. que participaban en and August of 2008.
GKCFTZ. Blake Schreck, re- friends, 6% other family mem- tion in recent years, little work The Latino Leaders Network in
actividades relacionadas con el
cientemente electo como ger- bers, 3% religious leaders, 2% has been done to understand partnership with The National For more information about
comercio internacional.
ente de la junta, es presidente de teachers, and 2% the media. subgroup differences and simi- Campaign hosted the event. At The National Campaign, the
la Cámara de Comercio de Len- La GKCFTZ es responsable the event, a prominent panel National Council of La Raza,
• Although three-quarters larities within the Latino com-
exa. Schreck reemplaza a Joe por la actividad de la Zona de of Latino experts discussed the and the Latino Leaders Net-
of Latino teens say their munity,” said Ruthie Flores,
Medved, un socio en la firma de Intercambio Comercial Foráneo survey’s findings and efforts to work, please visit the following
parents have talked to them Senior Manager, of The Na-
abogados de Lathrop & Gage en la mitad este de Kansas (Zona prevent teen pregnancy in the websites: TheNationalCam-
about sex and relationships, tional Campaign to Prevent
LLC, en Kansas City, MO. de Intercambio Comercial Forá- Latino community. paign.org, NCLR.org, and Lat-
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Medved se desempeñó por tres neo No. 17) y en la mitad oeste inoLeadersNetwork.org.
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www.kchispanicnews.com on May 16, 2009 benjamin and Christina Garcia celebrated their daughter’s beatriz Citation
Award
adriana Garcia 15th birthday with a Quinceañera mass at our Lady of Peace Church in
Kansas City, Missouri. Family and friends witnessed a beautiful mass in her honor. Later that
evening the celebration moved to the National Guard armory in KCK. the Garcia family
expressed their love for beatriz as they danced to a waltz and later that same evening a live
band performed. the Garcia family thanks the many guests. they are grateful to all those
who participated and helped them to create this special day for beatriz.
El 16 de mayo, Benjamin y Christina Garcia celebraron la Quinceañera con una misa en la
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Paz en Kansas City. Familia y amigos atestiguaron la maravillosa
misa en su honor. Más tarde esa noche la celebración continuó en la Armería Nacional en
KCK. La familia Garcia expresaron su amor por Beatriz mientras bailaban el vals y luego una
banda en vivo se presentó. La familia Garcia agradece a los invitados. Están muy agradecidos
de aquellos que participaro y ayudaron a crear este día especial para Beatriz
A LETTER FROM ALMA MORALEZ
MCC-Penn Valley held its
31st Annual Honors Con-
vocation in April. The gala
event honored community
leaders, several students,
staff and faculty who have
made outstanding contribu-
tions to MCC–Penn Valley
this past year.
Cris Medina, President/
CEO of Guadalupe Center
was among the community
leaders who received the
President’s Citation Award.
Medina oversees a multi
service community organiza-
tion operating seven facilities
on the Westside of Kansas
City. The Guadalupe Cent-
ers is dedicated to improving
the quality of life of Latinos
Dearest Friends, throughout Metropolitan
Kansas City through the de-
Jorge and I, along with our family would like to express our velopment, administration
deepest appreciation to all of you who were able to attend my and coordination of compre-
first birthday with my new heart celebration that we had on hensive, educational, social
april 25, 2009. It was wonderful to see all of you there. the and recreational services.
celebration was our way of thanking each and every one of
you who supported me and my family in some way during this
The President’s Citation
past year. there were those of you who attended to my medical Award was presented to
needs in the hospital, who assisted me in my recuperation at Cris Medina for his immense
home, who sent me cards, gifts, flowers and food, who have contribution to the commu-
visited with me in person or by phone and, of course, those of nity. “We wish to strength-
you who have kept me and mine in your thoughts and prayers. en and deepen ties with the
I, personally, believe that my remarkable recovery is due to God Latino Community,” said
and all of you. your constant selflessness, kindness, support and Dr.Bernard Franklin, presi-
love is why I am alive today. For those of you who were unable dent of MCC-Penn Valley.
to attend the celebration, I know that all of you were with us in “I look forward to work-
spirit.
ing with Cris to better serve
My family and I are so blessed to be able to share our lives with Kansas City’s Latino com-
so many good friends. you’re the best! I will treasure this past munity’s education needs.
year forever, God has given me a second chance at life and you In this economy we need to
will always be a part of me.
work together to make sure
With heart-felt thanks and gratitude, that anyone who wants an
Alma and Jorge Moralez and Family. education to improve their
life, can get an education.”
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