Hispania News - US Hispanics
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Hispania News - US Hispanics
Hispania News SOUTHERN COLORADO'S BILINGUAL NEWSPAPER SINCE 1987 VOL. 18. NO. 10 www.hispanianews.com en página 5 10 de marzo - 17 de marzo 2005 Military, city and county leaders rally to Apoya en Levante “tendencia a la democratización”, support the troops dice Bush The City of Colorado Springs decked out all City and Colorado Springs Utilities vehicles with “Support Our Troops” stickers to show its continued support for the military. More than 3,000 vehicles will display the yellow ribbon stickers, which are being funded by the Springs and one in Fountain. local Wal-Mart district that As part of this effort, the City includes five stores in Colorado hosted an event on March 8 at City El presidente de Estados Unidos, George W. Bush, apoyó este martes lo que llamó la “tendencia a la democratización” en Medio Oriente y el alejamiento de los regímenes autoritarios, durante un discurso en la Universidad Nacional de la Defensa, en que aseguró que “una “serie de eventos llevan a la región hacia una nueva dirección esperanzadora”. Añadió que para “garantizar nuestra seguridad a largo plazo, todas las naciones libres deben estar junto a las fuerzas de la democracia y la justicia que han comenzado a transformar Medio Oriente”. Instó a los países árabes a normalizar sus relaciones con Israel, al que pidió que congele sus actividades en los asentamientos palestinos y ayude a crear un Estado palestino viable con una economía próspera. Exhortó a los líderes palestinos a enfrentar el “terrorismo” y la Hall. The Mayor, City Council and the City Manager hosted the event corrupción, tras comprometerse a which featured representatives from Fort Carson, the Air Force Academy and City employees who have family currently serving around the world. Wal-Mart also United States Senator and sent representatives, including District Manager Gary Peacock. former Colorado Attorney General The invited guests placed stickers Ken Salazar released the following statement concerning the CU on a variety of City vehicles. grand jury report: “I have been asked to comment on the release of the statewide grand jury report concerning the University of Colorado football program. “That grand jury report remains Gonzales a una audiencia latina subject to a court order prohibiting desde su confirmación el pasado its release. I therefore cannot 3 de febrero. El NCLR reconoció la labor de comment on its contents. But dos legisladores en el avance de because I disagreed with the court medidas que apoyan a la order, and believed that release of comunidad latina: el senador the report was in the public demócrata de Connecticut, interest, I appealed the order in an Christopher Dodd, y el congresista effort to have the report made republicano de Utah, Chris public. “As background, on February Cannon. También presentó un premio por servicio público al 27, 2004, Governor Bill Owens Centro Llano Grande por mejorar appointed me as Colorado’s las oportunidades educativas de Attorney General to be “special alumnos hispanos en el Rio prosecutor” for the purpose of conducting an investigation, and Grande Valley de Texas. Aunque varias organizaciones latinas se opusieron a la candidatura de Gonzales para Justicia, NCLR lo respaldó y El secretario de Justicia, Alberto Gonzales, dijo anoche que la fuerza y el progreso de la comunidad latina no se basa únicamente en sus cifras sino en garantizar que ese grupo haga realidad todo su potencial de liderazgo y ése es, agregó, uno de los mayores retos que enfrenta esta nación. No hacerlo, dijo Gonzales, es “negarle la promesa de Estados Unidos a una nueva generación de hispanos”. “En 2003 se anunció con gran fanfarria que los hispanos se habían convertido en el principal grupo minoritario en Estados Unidos. Algunos de mis amigos hispanos encontraron solaz en esta noticia, pero yo vi un reto aún mayor. Si permitimos que las drogas y la criminalidad hagan estragos en nuestras comunidades; si de manera injusta denegamos la protección de nuestra nación a extranjeros respetuosos de la ley que buscan asilo; si fracasamos en preparar a nuestros hijos para competir en la economía global, no conseguiremos el potencial de liderazgo de nuestra comunidad. Peor aún, le habremos negado la promesa de Estados Unidos a una nueva generación de hispanos”, sostuvo el funcionario. Gonzales, el primer secretario de Justicia hispano en la historia de esta nación, fue orador en la gala anual del Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR), Capital Awards, celebrada anoche en esta capital. Fue la primera alocución de ayudarlos a contar con servicios de seguridad adecuados y a controlar la violencia. “Las posibilidades de progresos democráticos en Medio Oriente parecieron congeladas por décadas. Sin embargo, finalmente, de manera clara y repentina, el deshielo comenzó”, dijo Bush. Continua en página 20 Salazar calls for release of CU grand jury report Gonzales quiere garantizar un futuro mejor para los latinos Maribel Hastings, Corresponsal de La Opinión President Bush addresses students and faculty at the National Defense University on March 8 Continua en página 20 initiating prosecution if warranted, of issues and allegations of sexual offenses and other matters concerning the University of Colorado and its football team and recruiting practices. “Pursuant to this appointment, I assembled a task force to conduct several investigations into these matters. The task force consisted of: Colorado Attorney General’s Office; Governor’s Chief Legal Counsel; Denver District Attorney’s Office; El Paso County District Attorney’s Office; Adams County District Attorney’s Office; Boulder County District Attorney’s Office; Colorado Bureau of Investigation; Boulder Police Department; University of Colorado Police Department; Broomfield Police Department; Boulder County Sheriff’s Office; and Douglas County Sheriff’s Cont. on page 7 Page 2 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 Silver Key helps seniors get D-11 parents get a new automated $600 free prescriptions phone features If you are covered by Medicare and do not have prescription assistance from Medicaid, TriCare or a health insurance company you may be eligible for $600 in free prescriptions this year, but the deadline to apply is March 31, 2005. Those whose income is above the limit pay a small fee, but still get hundreds of dollars in prescription drug savings. The monthly income limits are $1,047.42 for a single person and $1,405.17 for a couple. If you miss the March 31 deadline, you will be eligible for a $450 benefit. As the year progresses the amount of credit available for new applicants decreases by 150 dollars per quarter. Silver Key and other organizations are available to work with area seniors to help sign up for the program. Silver Key wants to encourage seniors to make plans to sin up for the program in advance of the approaching deadline. What: $600 prescription benefits When: Deadline for application March 31, 2005 Who: Silver Key Senior Services are available to help Where: 2250 Bott Ave., Colorado Springs Telephone: (719) 632-1356 The Hispanic Community’s Newspaper Established Cinco de Mayo, 1987 Published weekly by Con Fé Communications, Ltd. ISSN -0895-7355 No part of Hispania News may be reprinted or reproduced without the written consent from the Editor. All rights reserved. Editor Robert L. Armendariz Marketing Director Reporter William Green Amy Lovato Photographer Administrative Assistant Daniel T. Chaparro Wayne Young Composition, Design and Layout Sami R. Armendariz Hispania News On The INTERNET www.hispanianews.com [email protected] Toll Free • 866-723-2220 Located at 2527 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 15116, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-5116 (719) 540-0220 • (719) 540-0221 • Fax (719) 540-0599 The Colorado Springs School District 11 automated telephone system has been providing access for parents to check on student attendance, grades, homework and other school information. Now, the automated phone system has new features that provide callers with information about the school district and its various programs and services. The new information includes – but is not limited to – information about meals, full- day kindergarten, rental of district facilities, registration, homeschooling, athletic fees, dress codes, before- and after-school child care, community education classes and Board of Education meetings. People interested in District 11 programs will also find information on adult education, full-day kindergarten, career and technical education, gifted and talented education and alternative secondary programs, among other subjects. Callers dial 719-520-2300 or 866-4EDU-411 (866-433-8411) outside the Colorado Springs area to use the system with speech recognition or with touchtone. The updated automated phone system also provides information about school delays and closures. School delay and closure information is updated at the same time as the District 11 Web site. Usually this occurs before 5:30 am (11 am for early dismissals). USAA donates van to Boys and Girls Club Vic Andrews, vice president and general manager of USAA presents the keys of the new van to Boys and Girls Club representative James Sullivan USAA donated a 2000 Ford Windstar van to the Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes peak region. The van valued at more than $10,000 will be used by the The donation was marked by club to transport children on field an ice-cream celebration at the trips and for other local Boys and Girls Club’s E.A. Tutt transportation needs. Branch. Joseph H. Edwards Senior Center celebrates 10th anniversary It started with a dream and soon became reality with a $900,000 gift to the City of Pueblo to be used for the benefit of senior citizens. In 1990, the late Joseph H. Edwards, a retired co-owner of a local electrical supply store, gave the surprise substantial gift to the City of Pueblo with the intent of enhancing the life of those who had used their energies in decades of community service. With additional funding assistance from government grants and private donations, the Joseph H. Edwards Senior Center, located in downtown Pueblo opened its doors in 1994 and became home to SRDA offering new opportunities for programs and services to seniors. March 7, 2005 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Grand Opening of Joseph H. Edwards Senior Center. SRDA invites the Pueblo community in celebrating this milestone at the 10th Anniversary After Hours Reception to be held Friday, March 11, 2005 from 5 pm to 7 pm, located at 230 N. Union Avenue. Please join SRDA for complementary hors d’oeuvres, open bar, entertainment and celebration. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Caroline Parra, SRDA Development Director, at 545-8900 or [email protected]. Scholarship deadline approaches for young entrepreneurs Colorado’s high school seniors have until March 15 to apply Colorado high school seniors who have an aptitude for business can earn a financial head start on their college studies with a Free Enterprise Scholarship award from the nation’s largest small-business advocacy group. The NFIB’s Young Entrepreneur Foundation will award 300 scholarships around the nation ranging in value from $1,000 to $10,000. In Colorado, the El Pomar Foundation has teamed with NFIB to fund scholarships for collegebound students who plan to attend a college, university, vocational, trade or technical institute in the state. Applicants must be entering their freshman year at an accredited two- or four-year university, college, community college or vocational or technical institute. A Colorado NFIB member must also nominate them. The deadline for applying is March 15. For more information about Free Enterprise Scholarships, call the NFIB Member Care Center (800) 634-2669. 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 Page 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Helping immigrants succeed in the US If you moved to a new country, what would you do if you knew only a few words of the language and even less of the laws and customs? You would probably want a how-to guide written in your own language. Cómo Vivir y Prosperar en Estados Unidos/ How to Live & Thrive in the US is written as a beginner’s guide to help Spanish speakers adjust to life in the United States. “Our country will be safer, stronger and more secure and everyone who lives here will benefit if we help new immigrants succeed,” states the author Donna Poisl. Some of the topics covered in the book include: • how to use the telephone book and find information and offices you need • what to do and where to go in an emergency • how to get a driver license; purchase and register a car; choose 24-hour sexual assault support phone line Sexual assault prevention experts from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Thursday reminded Coloradans that sexual assault victims may seek counseling assistance by calling the Rape Assistance and Awareness Program’s Rape Crisis hotline which is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. The hotline’s phone number is (303) 322-7273. Spanishspeaking individuals may call (303) 329-0031 and the hearing impaired may call (303) 329-0023. Nancy Koester, the manager of the Department of Public Health and Environment’s Sexual Assault Prevention Program said, “These resources exist to assist individuals in coping with the trauma of being sexually assaulted.” As the only rape crisis center serving the Denver metropolitan area, the Rape Assistance and Awareness Program since 1983 has provided over 400,000 individuals with services that assist victims of sexual assault and programs that educate the public about preventing sexual violence. The Rape Assistance and Awareness Program offers the following additional services: • Victim advocacy, including medical treatment; legal support; job placement and housing; • Counseling for rape and incest survivors, for teenagers, women and men; • Three office locations that serve the Denver metropolitan area located in the central and southeastern parts of the city, with a counseling center located in Northglen; • Education that teaches personal safety skills and provides sexual assault prevention education in schools. Koester also provided the following steps for individuals to take if they are sexually assaulted: • Make certain you are in a safe place. • Seek medical attention by calling 911, the police and/or a rape crisis hotline such as the Rape Assistance and Awareness Program. • Do not bathe, or otherwise disturb evidence, before seeking medical attention; • If you suspect that you have been drugged, go immediately to a hospital emergency room and request the appropriate tests. auto insurance • how to establish and keep good credit and why it is so important • how to understand how to open a bank account and why it is important • how to understand, choose and buy health insurance • how to be good neighbors As an immigrant herself and with the experience Poisl gained helping clients purchase insurance and real estate she realized the difficulties new residents face. Spiral bound, with 35 chapters and 208 pages, it is written with English on the left hand pages and Spanish on the facing pages. The book lies open and flat so the school children in the family can help the adults, since kids are usually the family translators. For more information, visit www.comoviviryprosperar.com, www.howtoliveandthrive.com. mission: soldier is a 19-year old U.S. Army combat veteran and the oldest is an active duty Roman Catholic U.S. Army Chaplain who is 50 years of age. Former President George Bush will provide the keynote address and Director Eduardo Aguirre, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, will provide congratulatory remarks to the new Americans. Kenneth L. Pasquarell, USCIS District Director for San Antonio, and other district officials will also be present. Immediately following the ceremony, a media availability will be held at the Bush Presidential Library. In order to highlight the importance of U.S. citizenship, USCIS citizenship ceremonies are held at prominent national and historic landmarks nationwide. During 2004, more than 456,000 new Americans were sworn-in as U.S. citizens in ceremonies around the nation. More than 37,000 immigrants are serving on activeduty with U.S. armed forces. Since “Operation Iraqi Freedom” was launched in March 2003, approximately 12,000 military personnel have been sworn-in as new U.S. citizens. There are more than 14,000 military currently have pending applications for U.S. citizenship. Strong Spanish at home helps Hispanic children learn English Spanish-speaking parents can help their children prepare for school and provide a foundation for learning English by spending more time reading, talking and interacting in their native language. That is one of the preliminary research findings from HABLA, an educational outreach program in Orange County, California. HABLA’s findings are part of a growing body of evidence that preschool Hispanic children are more likely to become fluent and acquire literacy skills in English if they have a strong foundation in their home language. For parents who come to this country and want their children to learn English, it means they do not have to first learn English themselves. “All parents need to speak the language they know the best,” said Dr. Virginia Mann, founder of the program. “This way, they will be able to fulfill their role as their child’s first and most important teachers. Speaking and reading with their children will do much more than English language television can ever do. The Spanish that Hispanic parents teach their children will be the basis for the English the children will learn in school.” HABLA-an acronym for HomeBased Activities Building Language Acquisition-was founded in 2001 by Dr. Mann, a cognitive sciences professor at the University of California, Irvine. 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If employment is offered, applicants must pass strict physical and dental examinations, a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. www.polar.org © 2005 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor. Page 4 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 NOTICIAS EN ESPANOL Nueva histerectomía laparoscópica ofrece una recuperación más rápida Cada año se realizan más de 600,000 histerectomías en los Estados Unidos cuesta millones de dólares, sin considerar los 144 millones de horas de trabajo perdidas en el tiempo de recuperación promedio de seis semanas. Billie Williams de Grapevine consideró durante años realizarse una histerectomía, pero ni una cirugía mayor ni una convalecencia larga encajaban en sus planes. Sin embargo, eventualmente optó por un nuevo procedimiento ofrecido por UT Southwestern Medical Center llamado histerectomía supracervical laparoscópica. En el procedimiento, los cirujanos utilizan nueva tecnología pare remover el útero y algunas veces uno o ambos ovarios mediante incisiones pequeñas. A diferencia de las histerectomías tradicionales, el cuello del útero (cerviz) no es removido. La estadía del paciente en el hospital es reducida dramáticamente de unos pocos días a cuestión de horas. El dolor post cirugía es mucho menor, y el tiempo de recuperación es más corto – por lo general únicamente una semana. “Definitivamente desearía haberme sometido a la cirugía antes,” dice la Sra. Williams, y agrega que sólo tres pequeñas cicatrices son lo que le queda de recuerdo de la cirugía. “El dolor que sentía ya desapareció, y cuando me fui a casa me sentí tan bien que me fue difícil permanecer en cama.” Eso es lo lindo del nuevo procedimiento, dice la Dra. Mayra Thompson, profesora asociada de obstetricia y ginecología y uno de los cirujanos que realiza la nueva histerectomía. “Esta cirugía de invasión mínima es de lo mejor; las mujeres tienen una recuperación más rápida, y pueden estar antes de regreso al trabajo y de regreso con sus familias,” nos dice. Los cirujanos creen que dejar el cuello del útero en su lugar también preserva la función del piso pélvico, previniendo la incontinencia usual que la mayoría de mujeres experimenta después de las histerectomías convencionales. “Para las mujeres a quienes se les recomienda médicamente una histerectomía pero que tienen miedo de perder el soporte que la estructura pélvica les brinda o que temen perder la función sexual, esta es una excelente alternativa,” dice la Dra. Thompson. “Los médicos en el centro de mujeres son expertos en este procedimiento quirúrgico,” dice la Dra. Karen Bradshaw, directora de Lowe Foundation Center for Women’s Preventative Health Care. “Esta tecnología ha ayudado brindándonos mejores resultados muy a menudo con un índice muy bajo de complicaciones.” Aunque muchas mujeres pueden beneficiarse de la histerectomía, aquéllas que tienen fibromas muy grandes, cáncer, historial de anormalidades cervicales o múltiples cirugías abdominales previas no son candidatas. Para más información sobre la cirugía, las pacientes prospectas deben llamar al 214-648-2863. Subway inaugura restaurante número 200 en México El desarrollo de la cadena de restaurantes Subway en la región de América Latina se está llevando a cabo con solidez, ya que la cadena anuncia la apertura de su establecimiento número 200 en México. México, que duplicó la cantidad de restaurantes abiertos y en funcionamiento en 12 meses, es el quinto mercado más grande de la franquicia de sandwiches tipo s u b m a r i n o reconocida en el á m b i t o internacional. “El ritmo de desarrollo de Subway está yendo a toda velocidad, y haber incorporado más de 100 nuevos establecimientos durante el transcurso de un año le dice a la competencia que hacemos negocios en serio”, afirma Arturo Kosberg, Director Regional de Subway para América Latina y el Caribe. El restaurante de sandwiches que marcó el hito se inauguró en el distrito de negocios de Ciudad de México. Es de propiedad y está operado por franquiciados de Subway. El primer restaurante Subway en México se inauguró en septiembre de 1990 en Ciudad de México. En la actualidad, la cadena tiene más de 600 establecimientos en 15 países de América Latina y 17 en las islas del Caribe. La cadena de restaurantes Subway, que este año celebra su aniversario número 40, es la franquicia de sandwiches tipo submarino más grande del mundo, con más de 22.800 establecimientos en 81 países. También es la segunda cadena de comidas rápidas más grande del mundo, y ha superado a McDonald’s en cantidad de establecimientos en Estados Unidos, Canadá y, más recientemente, Australia. El Cochero, una historia de pena y la fuerza La premiada película corta El Cochero protagonizando al actor famoso mejicano Alonso Echanove, será presentada en el Festival de Película de Durango. Alonso juega la parte de Neto, un conductor de caballo y coche en México Central quien recientemente perdió a su único hijo. Obligándose a volver a trabajar en la ciudad, Neto trata de compartir su pena con varios pasajeros durante el día. Pero a ninguno les parece estar muy interesado en escucharlo - en parte debido a su obvio defecto del habla. Basado en la historia Heartache por Anton Chekhov, El Cochero es un cuento emocional sobre la pérdida y el aislamiento, pero también sobre al fin encontrando la fuerza para continuar. El Cochero será presentado en el Abbey Theater, Durango, el viernes, 11 de marzo a las cuatro y cuarto. Para más información, llame la oficina taquillera del Festival de Película de Durango 970-259-2291 o visite www.elcochero.com. h i s p a n i a n e w s . c o m 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 Page 5 NOTICIAS EN ESPANOL Sparx captura las chispas del amor en su nuevo disco La más reciente producción de Sparx se titula Caminos del amor. Este disco pinta los diferentes e inesperados senderos del amor. “Todas nosotras conocemos el amor, pero también hemos conocido la angustia de una amarga decepción. Este CD revela y comparte algunas de estas situaciones difíciles y emociones tan increíbles que hemos sentido,” dijo Kristyna. Caminos del amor ofrece 10 canciones. El primer sencillo, Sentimiento, es una mezcla Norteña con una fusión de Ranchera, y nos presenta la armonía de las voces de estas cuatro hermanas. “Creo que estar enamorada de alguien y no poder estar con él es una de las situaciones más difícil para aceptar,” comento Veronica. Una canción más sensual en el CD que se desliza con suavidad y romance es el tema Si no existieras. Esta canción captura los sentimientos reales del estar enamorado. “Este corte es muy “verdadero.” No puedo pensar de algo más puro y natural que decirle a la persona que tu amas que si él no existiera, tu no hubieras conocido el amor,” dijo Rosamaria. Yo Decido una canción rítmica y poderosa, con un argumento muy a propósito, coros originales, y una melodía contagiosa. El asunto de la canción se encuentra en el rap al principio y al final del tema. Además de las composiciones de Lorenzo Antonio, Tiny Morrie Sánchez, y Miguel Ángel Flores, Rosamaria demuestra su talento colaborando en las canciones Que Bueno Bailas y Yo Decido. Carolina hace su debut como compositora siendo muy creativa en el tema Yo Decido una canción de un muchacho que ha sido infiel. “Componer es algo que siempre he querido hacer, y encontré la habilidad de divertirme y ser realmente creativa con esta canción; además tuve la oportunidad de colaborar con mi hermano, Lorenzo Antonio, y mi hermana, Rosamaria,” dijo Carolina. De arriba a abajo, este lanzamiento es fresco, completo y Las muchachas de Sparx siguen muy agradecidas a todos sus fans por todo el apoyo y éxito que les han dado. “Nos encanta crear música y presentar nuestras canciones para ustedes. Sin ustedes, nuestro sueño de cantar no hubiera sido posible.” dicen Sparx. esta bien equilibrado con canciones regionales, cumbias rítmicas, y baladas románticas marcadas por el uso del acordeón. El CD tiene un sentido muy natural y fresco, con el poder de melodías que contagian, entrelazadas con voces dulces y sensuales. Está lleno de emociones ricas, de romanticismo y armonías muy originales. Sparx, Veronica, Rosamaria, Kristyna, y Carolina son cuatro hermanas quienes empezaron cantando juntas a una edad muy temprana. Empezaron su carrera cantando con su hermano, Lorenzo Antonio, cuando ganaron el primer lugar en el festival de niños en México llamado Juguemos a Cantar. Después de una carrera infantil exitosa, el grupo decidió enfrentar un nuevo capitulo formando Sparx. Ellas son conocidas por sus admirables armonías, ideas innovadoras, y por grabar una selección variada como corridos, cumbias, baladas, y boleros. Este talentoso grupo de muchachas, originarias de Albuquerque, NM, ha vendido más de un millón de CDs, y han realizado giras en los Estados Unidos, México, Centro América y Sur América. Varias canciones han dado saltos estrepitosos en los “Top 10 de Billboard música Latina”, y también han alcanzado estar en las listas de los CD más vendidos de la revista Billboard. Sparx también ha sido nominado para los premios Billboard, Premio Lo Nuestro a la música Latina, y han recibido premios de Furia Musical. La cosa más importante para Sparx es el apoyo que sus fans le han dado desde el principio. Este apoyo es exactamente lo que motiva a Sparx y Lorenzo Antonio a crear una beca llamada “The Sparx Lorenzo Antonio Scholarship.” El propósito de esta beca es ayudar a estudiantes que tienen el sueño de ir al colegio, pero necesitan ayuda en el aspecto económico. Ellos están muy orgullosos de este esfuerzo maravilloso. Page 6 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 NEGOCIOS-BUSINESS Detengamos el silencio sobre el abuso sexual de menores El abuso sexual de menores (CSA) no es problema de un solo grupo; según cuentan los expertos, es una epidemia silenciosa en Estados Unidos y, de hecho, en todo el mundo, que ocasiona dolor y caos social, tanto para los niños como para los adultos que lo han vivido. Puede prevenirse y puede tratarse, pero hace falta un esfuerzo consciente y sostenido. En 1990, ya como adulto, y después de haber aguantado años de abuso sexual, físico y emocional por parte de su padre, Sharon Rodgers Simone, la CoDirectora de la Carrera para Detener el Silencio, formó parte de un caso que marcó la pauta, en contra de su padre, un agente de la FBI y un experto reconocido en materia de abuso contra menores, por abuso sexual, físico y emocional. Y ganó. La asambleísta Patricia Schroeder respondió al pedido de Sharon de iniciar una legislación para cambiar las leyes federales sobre las pensiones. Sharon trabajó arduamente para que el Acta de Asumir Responsabilidad por el Abuso de Menores fuera aprobada. Se hizo ley con la firma del Presidente Clinton en 1994. En 1994, Marlo Thomas representó a Sharon en la película para la televisión realizada por CBS, llamada Traición Mayor (Ultimate Betrayal). Sharon continua llamando la atención de los medios de comunicación para educar al público sobre el CSA y sobre el abuso del poder en contra de los menores. ¿Qué es el abuso sexual contra menores (CSA)? El CSA es la actividad sexual con los menores de 18 años de edad sin el Need Customers? Blaze the trail ... with Black Bear delivering YOU right to your customers’ door! Affordable and Effective Co-op Packet door to door advertising for as little as 5.5 cents per home! Call Joann at (719) 633-8003 Serving Colorado Springs Custom Single distribution available. consentimiento de éstos, y que les es dañino desde una perspectiva psicológica, física y social. Puede resultar de la imposición o a la fuerza. Podría incluir el uso del lenguaje sexual, el observar a otro con fines sexuales, la pornografía infantil, la explotación sexual, el contacto sexual que incluye la penetración, y otros actos psicológicos y físicos. Es un asunto complejo que ninguna población ha afrontado de una manera adecuada. Todavía es un asunto invisible, e incluye una negación que puede resultar muy difícil y hasta letal. Por más difícil que resulte pensar en esto y por más que preferiríamos no creerlo, el CSA es una epidemia. La investigación comprueba que más o menos una de cada cuatro niñas y uno de cada siete niños en Estados Unidos sufre un abuso sexual antes de cumplir los 18 años de edad. (DHHS, 1999). ¿Qué sucede cuando un menor sufre abuso sexual? Cuando los menores sufren un abuso sexual, resultan múltiples efectos traumáticos: miedo, pesadillas y depresión, y otros problemas de salud mental, tales como fobias, ansiedad y sentimientos de baja auto estima, además de enfermedades transmitidas sexualmente, que incluyen el VIH; la hostilidad y la condición de víctima y el daño físico y actitudes de comportamiento destructivo como el suicidio. Los adultos que sufrieron de violaciones sexuales como niños presentan mayores probabilidades de sufrir una serie de dificultades relacionadas al abuso, que incluyen, entre otras: depresión, ansiedad, auto mutilación, desórdenes alimenticios, y desorden de presión posttraumático. Pero el CSA es un problema que involucra a todos. Quienes han sufrido por el abuso sexual de menores representan grandes sectores de nuestra sociedad entera y le cuesta al sistema miles de millones de dólares cada año. El setenta y tres por ciento de las prostitutas sufrió de abuso sexual antes de cumplir los 16 años de edad (Bagley y King, 1990); el 83.8 por ciento de los asesinos hallados culpables (tanto hombres como mujeres) sufrió de abuso físico y emocional cuando siendo niños y el 32.2 por ciento sufrió de un abuso sexual (Blake,1995 en Jennings, 2001); y el 60 por ciento de las madres adolescentes sufrió de abuso sexual cuando eran niñas (Briere, 1989). Además, quien ha sufrido abuso corre un riesgo mayor de padecer alguna enfermedad crónica (Fellitti, 2002). No existe un crimen peor contra los menores. CSA les quita la inocencia y el amor por la vida, y puede colocarles en un peligro constante adentro de o cerca de su mismo hogar, en riesgo y con miedo a la misma gente que se supone debería protegerlos. ¿Qué puede hacer la comunidad Latina? Detener el Silencio pide que se le una para promocionar la segunda Carrera Anual Detener el Silencio: Detener el Abuso Sexual de Menores, en Washington, DC, el 10 de abril de 2005, un mecanismo para informar sobre este problema y para combatirlo. El año pasado, ya había casi mil participantes de 14 estados, un número casi sin precedente para una actividad en su primer año. Todas las ganancias son para el beneficio de la comunidad con el fin de dar servicios para la prevención del Abuso Sexual de Menores (CSA) y responder a preguntas. A quién puede contactarse? Ud. puede visitar el sitio www.stopcsa.org para conseguir casi toda la información necesaria. Personas en El Paso County puede obtener información en el Children's Advocacy Center, 423 S. Cascade. Se puede llamar por telefono a 633-4567. Detener el Silencio consiste en un grupo de empresas y organizaciones comunitarias sin fines de lucro en varios estados que se dedican a aumentar el conocimiento y a realizar programas multiculturales de varias facetas de prevención y tratamiento. Las muy respetadas organizaciones que ya trabajan con un compromiso de enfrentar CSA, por ejemplo, Futures Group y Safe Shores; DC Children’s Advocacy Center (nuestra organización de beneficencia este año) en DC; Baltimore Child Abuse Center; Turnaround; y Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault en Maryland; y Survivors Healing Center en California, tendrán mejores recursos para realizar su labor gracias a este trabajo. Los que han sufrido abusos reciben ayuda psicológica, los que trabajan en el área de los servicios (entre éstos la policía, los jueces, los maestros y los trabajadores en los servicios sociales) reciben un entrenamiento, las comunidades reciben educación y la política se discute. Extensión automática de autorización de empleo para los Salvadoreños USCIS recuerda a los empleadores que el 7 de enero de 2005, el Secretario de Seguridad Nacional publicó un aviso en el Federal Register concediendo una extensión de 18 meses del Estado Temporal Protegido (TPS) para los salvadoreños elegibles. Esta extensión de TPS, que cubre aproximadamente a 248.000 salvadoreños entra en vigor el 9 de marzo de 2005 y permanecerá en efecto hasta el 9 de septiembre de 2006. Anticipando que algunos reregistrantes quizás no reciban sus nuevos documentos de autorización (EAD) hasta después de la fecha de vencimiento del 9 de marzo de 2005 que figura en sus EAD anteriores, el Secretario de Seguridad Nacional extendió la validez de los EAD de salvadoreños basados en TPS en seis meses, del 9 de marzo de 2005 al 9 de septiembre de 2005. Los salvadoreños elegibles pueden satisfacer su parte del Formulario I-9, los requisitos de Verificación de Elegibilidad de Empleo, presentando a sus empleadores un EAD basado en TPS como evidencia de identidad y autorización de empleo hasta el 9 de septiembre de 2005. Aunque no están obligados a hacerlo, las personas calificadas pueden minimizar la confusión cuando verifiquen el Formulario I9 o lo re-verifiquen proporcionándole a su empleador una copia del aviso del 7 de enero de 2005 en el Federal Register que extiende automáticamente este EAD basado en TPS. El anuncio del Federal Register está disponible en el sitio Web del USCIS: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/ 257/2422/01jan20051800/ edocket.access.gpo.gov /200 5/05441.htm Como alternativa, todo documento legalmente aceptable o combinación de documentos que figuran en la Lista A, Lista B o Lista C del Formulario I-9 pueden presentarse como evidencia de identidad y elegibilidad de empleo, a elección del empleado. La extensión automática de la autorización de empleo queda limitada a personas con EAD con fecha de vencimiento del 9 de marzo de 2005 y la nota: “A-12” o “C-19” en la parte delantera de la tarjeta en el apartado “Categoría”, para los EAD emitidos en el Formulario I-766; “274a.12(a)(12)” o 274a.12(c)(19)” en la parte delantera de la tarjeta en el apartado “Disposición Legal” (“Provision of Law”) para los EAD emitidos en el Formulario I688B. Continua en página 7 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 Page 7 COMMUNITY NEWS H-2B program comment period extended US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is extending the public comment period for a proposed rule that would significantly alter the H-2B program. Starting with the date the extension notice publishes in the Federal Register, individuals can submit public comments to USCIS for an additional 30 days. The public may access the proposed rule, which was originally published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2005, as well as instructions for filing comments at www.regulations.gov or http:// docket.epa.gov/edkpub/index.jsp. The H-2B program allows US employers to request foreign workers to fill a one-time, peak load, intermittent, or seasonal need for labor when no workers are available in the local job force. Among other things, the new rule would: • Establish a one-step application petition process for US employers seeking H-2B temporary workers, • Require electronic filing of the Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129) in most instances, • With limited exceptions, eliminate the need for US employers to obtain a labor certification from the Department Allard announces $12 million for Colorado Springs airport US Senator Wayne Allard (RColorado) announced that the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has been selected to receive a $12 million grant from the US Department of Transportation. “I am pleased to announce this grant for the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport,” Senator Allard said. “Colorado Springs hosts over two million air passengers every year; these funds will help to improve the quality and safety of the facility.” The funds from this grant will be used to finance the second phase of runway rehabilitation at the airport. The Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has been in operation since 1927, and is Colorado’s second-busiest commercial airport. Salvadoran authorizations extended USCIS reminds employers that, on January 7, 2005, the Secretary of Homeland Security published a notice in the Federal Register granting an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Salvadorans. This TPS extension, which covers approximately 248,000 Salvadorans takes effect March 9, 2005 and will remain in effect until September 9, 2006. Anticipating that some reregistrants might not receive their new employment authorization documents (EADs) until after the March 9, 2005 expiration date listed on their earlier EADs, the Secretary of Homeland Security extended the validity of Salvadoran TPS-based EADs for six months, from March 9, 2005 to September 9, 2005. Qualified Salvadoran individuals may satisfy their part of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification requirements by presenting to their employer a TPS-based EAD as proof of identity and employment authorization until September 9, 2005. Although not required to do so, a qualified individual may minimize confusion at the time of Form I-9 verification or reverification by providing his or her employer a copy of the January 7, 2005 Federal Register notice that automatically extended the TPSbased EAD. The Federal Register announcement is available on the USCIS website at: http:// a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/ 2422/01jan20051800/ edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05441.htm In the alternative, any legally acceptable document or combination of documents listed in List A, List B, or List C of the Form I-9 may be presented as proof of identity and employment eligibility; it is the choice of the employee. Salazar calls for release Cont. from page 6 Office. “The Task Force launched multiple investigations into (1) allegations of sexual assault by CU football players and (2) other matters surrounding the CU football program. “In May 2004, the Task Force concluded its investigation into nine specific allegations of sexual assault concerning CU football players and unanimously decided against the filing of criminal charges, given evidentiary problems and the expressed wishes of some of the victims not to be subjected to the criminal justice process. The task force continued its investigations into other matters concerning the football program. “Upon my specific direction, these other task force investigations into the football Extensión automática No se emitirán nuevos EAD o las pegatinas de extensión que muestren la fecha 9 de septiembre de 2005. Los empleadores no deben solicitar evidencia de ciudadanía salvadoreña. Los empleadores a quienes se presente un EAD que ha sido emitido en virtud del aviso del Federal Register, si parece ser legal y pertenece al empleado, deberían aceptarlo como un documento válido de la “Lista A” y no deberían pedir program and recruiting practices were submitted to the statewide grand jury for the express purpose of continuing to pursue leads and allegations and for a determination as to whether criminal charges should be filed. “In August 2004, in one proceeding stemming from one investigation, the statewide grand jury indicted Nathan Maxcey, a Cont. on page 15 Continua de página 6 documentación adicional del Formulario I-9. Importante para todos los empleadores: USCIS recuerda a todos los empleadores que las leyes que prohíben prácticas de empleo injustas relacionadas con asuntos inmigratorios continúan en pleno vigor. Para preguntas, los empleadores pueden llamar a la Línea de Ayuda al Empleador de la Oficina de Enlaces con Negocios de USCIS, al 1-800-357-2099 para hablar con un representante de USCIS. Asimismo, los empleadores pueden llamar a la Línea de Ayuda de la Oficina del Abogado Especial para Prácticas de Empleo Injustas Relacionadas con Asuntos Inmigratorios (OSC), al 1-800255-8155. Los empleados o solicitantes pueden llamar a la Línea de Ayuda para Empleados de OSC, al 1-800255-7688 (existe asistencia disponible en español) para información referente a la extensión automática. of Labor, and • Establish new management mechanisms allowing USCIS to maintain the integrity of the program. Under the proposed one-step process, most employers will no longer be required to file for a labor certification from the Department of Labor before filing a petition with the Department of Homeland Security. In the future, most employers will file a petition directly with Homeland Security after conducting their recruitment for US workers. These regulations are merely proposals for public consideration and comment. Existing H-2B regulations and policies remain in force until further notice. The issuance of these proposed regulations does not change the statutory cap of 66,000 H-2B nonimmigrant visas, which are available each fiscal year. USCIS has announced that the cap for FY 05 was met on January 3. interprises.net Web Hosting 9 99 1200 MB Space 30 GB Transfer month Free Web Builder 100 Email Accounts 24/7 Support Via Email FREE DOMAIN REGISTRATION!!! Limited time offer. 15-day money back guarantee. Annual contract required. 719-232-2802 [email protected] LKJ Networking Connection Will be holding it’s MARCH Networking Luncheon for everyone to Network with each other about Your Businesses and ideas To Be Held March 23rd. 2005 From 11:30 to 1:00 at the Western Sizzlin Wood Grill Buffet (221 S. 8th Street) The cost for the luncheon will be $15.00 you don’t need to pay the cashier, just come back to our room and we will collect from you and pay one bill to the restaurant Please RSVP by noon on Monday, March 21st. 2005 by either calling Linda Jensen at 331-6385 or 635-0328 or emailing [email protected]. Hope to see you all there and be sure to bring your Business Cards and Literature And of course invite your friends and business acquaintances Any Reservations not canceled within 48 hours of the luncheon will be invoiced for the luncheon. Thank you for your support. We will be having a Business Card Name drawing, so bring your cards and if you Would like to donate an item for the give away please bring it with you to the luncheon. I don’t take credit cards; so if you are paying by check please make the check payable to Linda Jensen I will give you a receipt for your records Page 8 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 ENTERTAINMENT Kids, win tickets to see Disney on Ice! Mickey, Minnie and the rest of the gang are coming to Colorado Springs and we want to give away a whole bunch of tickets to see Disney on Ice at the World Arena. So come on, get those crayons out and get coloring. The pictures to color are contained on this page or can be downloaded from the Hispania News’ Website at www.hispanianews.com. © Disney 66-10 – 10 de deABR. APR. COLORING CONTEST El Nombre del Padre _________________________________________________ El Nombre del Niño __________________________________ La Edád ________ Preséntate para ganar entradas: Ninguna compra necesaria para presentarte ni ganar. ¡Inscríbase para tu oportunidad de GANAR entradas a ver Disney On IceSM presenta Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey! Envía tu dibujo a la siguiente dirección, antes del 28 Marzo de 2005 al Hispania News, Disney On Ice, 2527 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 o tráelo a nuestra oficina, de lunes a viernes entre 9 a.m. y 5 p.m. www.disneyonice.com La Dirección _________________________________________________________ La El Estado _______ El Codigo Postal _________ LaCiudá____________________ Ciudad El numero de teléfono _________________________________________________ Correo Electronico ____________________________________________________ ❏ No, yo no quiero recibir la notificación previa ni las ofertas especiales para exposiciones que vienen a mi área. Rules: A. There will be five winners B. Each winner will receive a family pack containing four tickets and two Mickey mugs. C. Four prizes will be awarded to the best-colored pictures in each of the following age ranges: - Up to 6 years old - 7 and 8 years old - 9 and 10 years old - 11 and 12 years old D. The fifth prize will be awarded to the best second place getter in either of the four age ranges. E. Only children aged 12 years and under are able to enter. Proof of age will be required before prizes are awarded. F. The staff at Hispania News will judge the pictures. The judges’ decision will be final. G. The details at the bottom of the picture must be completed out in full for the picture to be a valid entry. Please also let us know which school the entrant goes to. 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 Page 9 DEPORTES Metro State wins women’s and men’s RMAC tournaments Metro women beat Regis 61-57 The Metropolitan State College of Denver women’s basketball team (24-6) won the Wells Fargo RMAC Shootout at the world Arena in Colorado Springs Colo. Beating No. 1 seeded Regis University (23-7) 61-57. Freshman guard Paige Powers (Bosque Farms, NM.), who was the tournament’s most valuable player, scored 18 points and sophomore forward Rianna Harris (Rio Rancho, NM.) had a double-double with 18 points and 13 boards. Senior forward Stephenie Davis (Keizer, Ore.) followed with 13 points as the Roadrunners defeated the Rangers 6157 to win the RMAC title. Metro men take the Mavericks and RMAC Title 66-57 The men’s basketball team’s (26-3) third consecutive sweep of RMAC post-season play concluded with a hard-fought 66-57 win over Mesa State (20-8) in the conference championship. Three All-Tournament Team members led the way for Metro, including senior center Ben Ortner (Innsbruck, Austria) who led all scorers with 18 points off 5-of-9 shooting from the floor. Senior forward (and tournament MVP) Mark Worthington (Australind, Australia) was next with 17. Senior guard Keith Borgan (Indianapolis, Ind.) also scored in double-digits with 15 points to go along with four steals to help earn All-Tournament honors. Fighting Sioux hosts North Central Regional Michelle Calender of Metro State tries to block a shot by Terry Salazar of New Mexico Highlands University in the second round of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Wells Fargo Shootout. Metro went on to win the tournament by beating Regis University 61-57 in the final. Photo by Khushroo Ghadiali Metro State hosts first round of the NCAA The Metro State men’s basketball team (26-3) hosts Northern (S.D.) State (21-9) at 6 p.m. Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Division II North Central Regional at the Auraria Events Center. The Fort Lewis men’s basketball team (22-5) will face Minnesota State Mankato (23-7) at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the regional South Dakota (25-5) will play Nebraska Kearney (25-6) at noon and Nebraska-Omaha (23-5) plays Winona (Minn.) State (23-9) at 2:30 p.m. The NCAA has announced the pairings for the Division II women’s basketball tournament and has named the University of North Dakota as the host of the North Central Regional, set to begin on Friday, March 11. UND (24-5) won its fifth consecutive NCC Wells Fargo Finals on Saturday with an 84-69 win over South Dakota. The Sioux are one of three NCC teams to make the tournament, with Minnesota Duluth earning the no. 6 seed and St. Cloud State winning the no. 7 seed. The North Central Region is comprised of teams from the NCC, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Betty Engelstad Sioux Center will serve as the host venue for the eight-team regional, set to begin on Fri., Mar. 11 through the championship game on Mon., Mar. 14. The winner of the regional will advance to the Division II Elite Eight in Hot Springs, Ark. from March 23-26. North Central Region at Grand Forks, N.D. AMIGO TRAVEL 1800-709-2838 Boletos de Ida y vuelta saliendo de Denver o Colorado Springs: Buenos Aires $650 Caracas $480 Panama $370 Santiago,Chile $640 Cancun $350 Salvador $370 Sao Paulo,Rio $520 PuertoVallarta $350 Guatemala $440 Mexico $325 Merida $360 Lima $440 Guadalajara $325 Acapulco $360 Quito $570 Bogota $540 Montevideo $810 Guayaquil $570 *Impuestos no incluidos. Precios pueden cambiar sin previo aviso *Aplican algunas restricciones WWW.AMIGOBESTFARES.COM Page 10 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 ENTERTAINMENT El Cochero will screen as part of the Durango Film Festival on Friday, March 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Abbey Theater, Durango. Making of El Cochero by Miles Merritt One of the great mysteries of life is that we can never truly predict how one small event may trigger a series of unforeseen consequences down the road. When I first read the story, Heartache by Anton Chekhov back in high school, I would have never imagined that one day I would use it as the foundation to write and direct a short film in Mexico. Chekhov’s story deals with a widowed horse and carriage driver who has recently lost his only son. Join us for Colorado Springs longest running FREE Bridal Show The Bridal Showcase Wyndham Hotel 5580 Tech Center Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 719-268-4210 March 13th 2 pm - 4 pm (Sponsored by Colorado Bride magazine) For Reservations or information, Please call Shirley Fortney at 719 596-5248 During the day, he tries to share his grief with various passengers but nobody is very interested in listening to him. Although the original story takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia, the theme is certainly universal. I believed that it could easily be adapted to Mexico and that the beautiful setting and culture of the historic town of San Miguel de Allende could actually serve as an integral part of the story. With that premise in mind, I began to write the El Cochero (The Carriage Driver). Soon afterward, we began searching for our lead actor. We auditioned several actors in town but I didn’t feel that any of them looked the part. We were only two weeks away from shooting when we learned that the veteran Mexican actor, Alonso Echanove, might be available for this role. Apparently, he had suffered a series of strokes several years ago and had been unable to work for a long time. Rumors had surfaced that he was now trying to make a comeback. When I first drove out to meet Alonso, I was thrilled. He was our protagonist personified. My only concern was his obvious speech impediment – the result of his illness. But during the ensuing days, I couldn’t get Alonso out of my mind. He was so charismatic ON SALE NOW! SICAL! BROADWAY’S SMASH HIT MU and perfect for the part in many ways. So, we decided to actually work his speech problem into the script. It was interesting and, as it turned out, quite effective. What first drew me to Chekhov’s story many years ago still resonates in me today. Most of us have a profound need to be heard, to be recognized and to be understood. Yet, it is often during our most trying times that we feel the most alone. Hopefully, El Cochero holds a candle up to the notion that by listening more to others, we can ultimately learn more about ourselves. El Cochero has won three awards for Best Short Film and has been an Official Selection at ten film festivals internationally. El Cochero will screen as part of the Durango Film Festival on Friday, March 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Abbey Theater, Durango. For more information visit the website www.elcochero.com. Premio Lo Nuestro 2005 most-watched special in Spanish With 6.3 million viewers at home and a sold-out house of more than 12,000 screaming fans in the American Airlines Arena, Univision’s 2005 music awards show “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina” went head to head against the English-language networks’ best, first-run primetime programming for February Sweeps. Univision’s 3-hour broadcast of Premio Lo Nuestro delivered more 18-34 year old total viewers (Hispanic or nonHispanic) than ABC and FOX and more 18-49 total viewers than FOX. Ray Rodriguez, President and Chief Operating Officer, Univision Communications, said: “We’re thrilled that Univision delivered more total viewers than some of the Big 4 English-language networks, but this is no longer an isolated case. In fact, since the start of the season, Univision has ranked as one of the top 4 networks among all adults 18-34, almost 100 nights in primetime. With fantastic programming like Premio Lo Nuestro and our primetime novelas, Univision is beginning to prove itself as a fierce competitor to the Big 4 English-language networks. We are very excited about this trend.” The 17th Annual “Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina” (Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards) aired live on the Univision Network on Thursday, February 24, 2005, from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm ET/ PT (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CT/ Cont. on page 20 Durango film festival off to great start The first day of the fifth annual Durango Film Festival opened to what looks to be a very promising week for Durango and film. The small mountain town located in the southern corner of Colorado brought in hundreds of viewers on its opening day. The event kicked off with the insightful and humbling documentary Homeland: Four Portraits of Native Action – one of the thirty world premiers slated to screen through the week. Films scheduled to play include the 2005 Academy Award winning documentary Mighty Times: The Children’s March, Korean Cannes Grand Prix recipient Oldboy, and the highly acclaimed Sundance film Ill Fated. The festival features over 100 films from more than 18 different countries. Besides the rustic and friendly atmosphere in which the celebration takes place in, the Durango Film Festival is unique for its regular filmmaker Q and A forum that take place in the theatre after many of the films. The event also shows numerous student films from colleges across the country. Films will be playing from morning to night until the awards ceremony on Sunday, March 13. www.durangofilmfestival.com. Moon Over Buffalo March 11 – 19, 2005 A madcap farce and zany look at life and love in the theatre. The year is 1953 and George and Charlotte Hays find themselves facing middle age and matinee audiences. Touring in the repertory, the Hays and their motley theater company are in Buffalo, New York performing IT WAS A NIGHT OUT FOR THE GIRLS... AND A WAY OUT FOR THE GUYS MARCH 15 & 16 • PIKES PEAK CENTER Get tickets at all TicketsWest outlets, front-range King Soopers, Independent Records, the Pikes Peak Center Box Office, the World Arena Box Office or charge by phone at 719-520-SHOW (7469), 719-576-2626, 1-866-464-2626 or online at www.ticketswest.com. Surcharges may apply. back-to-back stagings of Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac and Noel Coward’s Private Lives on the same day. What could possibly go wrong? Twists, turns, collisions, mistaken identities and a near-deaf motherin-law make for an outrageous and often tender glimpse into the hearts of American theatre and those who make it their home. Tickets: $16 for FAC members in advance, $18 for public in advance and $21 at the door. Where: Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale Street, (719) 634-5583. Check us out on the web at www.csfineartscenter.org. Spring activities with the Bemis School of Art What will the kids do over Spring Break? Bemis School of Art has an answer. Bemis School of Art continues its 60-year tradition of excellence in art education by presenting Children’s Spring Break Classes from March 21 through 25, 2005. Unleash a young mind with hands-on art experiences in mosaics, photography, songs & movement, 2D and 3D projects, jewelry, fiber art, African art and much more. Classes are designed for ages 2 through 17. Class sizes are limited. Contact (719) 475-2444 for information. 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 Page 11 ENTERTAINMENT Chamber orchestra presents season finale open with Ms. Grace as soloist in the Mozart Piano Concerto No. 14 in E-flat Major, K. 449. This beautiful work of the middle period of Wolfgang Mozart’s life, is an example of the world’s greatest composer at the height of his creative powers. Ms. Grace, who has performed on several occasions with the Chamber Orchestra, brings a depth of experience with the piano works of Mozart, having performed his concerti widely both in Colorado Springs and beyond. The “Eclogue” of British composer Gerald Finzi completes the first half of the concert. Composed in 1929, was the slow movement of an unfinished piano concerto. Widely regarded as one of Finzi’s most beloved works, it is a piece of utter beauty and lyricism. Ms. Grace joins the El hombre nuevo By Wayne Young Roberto Griego wants us to ask who or who are new Mexicans, or better yet the New Mexicans. Some say the they are a group whose growing influence in today’s America is restoring them, as descendents of some of the first inhabitants of this land, to their rightful place after years of colonial domination. Others say they just happen to be those born in New Mexico. But Roberto Griego, one of the many new Mexicans, says he “is just an ordinary guy.” That’s as may be, but Griego’s humility fools no one. This “ordinary guy” just happened to release his seventh CD, El Nuevo Mexicano, is a respected songwriter and an artist who has been honored numerous times by his community. His latest 11-song disc covers a range of themes from a typical mariachi canción de amor, ¡Yo Quiero Verte! to a resoundingly patriotic call to arms in Americans Will Unite, inspired by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Part of the vibrant Hispanic New Mexican music scene, Griego lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His father and grandparents raised him on a ranch in La Joya, N.M. where he started playing guitar as a teenager. He first sang in local groups, but gained success as a solo artist. In 1971, he recorded his first and most loved track Un Pobre No Más. Seven discs, 40 songs and a 30-year career is not that ordinary. Griego’s music tells a story of a proud American and his words proclaim his love for this land, his God and his heritage. The pride he holds for that heritage is well known and was recognized in September 2000 by the New Mexican Hispanic Entertainers Association who nominated him for best gospel song, songwriter and male vocalist. His trademark fusing of mariachi rhythms with contemporary music also led to two nominations in the same year for best mariachi and best bilingual song. Griego represent the new Mexicans, a people who border many worlds. He is a person with roots in a turbulent but ultimately victorious Hispanic heritage, which today is merging into a unique American identity. He bridges the distance between these distinct worlds by extracting inspiration from all that he is part of: from mariachi to gospel, from orchestra as soloist in this work as well. The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs will complete the concert, and their season, with the stirring and romantic “Scottish” symphony of German composer Felix Mendelssohn. This delightful work is as demanding for the musicians as it is accessible for the audience. A champion of the romantic era in music Mendelssohn often took his musical subject from the natural world. This particular work, written during a trip to Scotland, portrays the stark and beautiful Scottish landscape. The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs has been captivating audiences with exceptional performances consisting of unique and literature for over 20 years. This year the orchestra, for the first time, has begun to offer dual performances of its concerts at different times and in different locations in an effort to attract an even broader audience. More information about the orchestra can be found on its web site at www.chamberorchestraofthesprings.org Who: Chamber Orchestra of the Springs What: 2004-05 Season Finale Concert When: Saturday April 16 at 8 pm, Sunday, April 17 at 2:30 pm Where: Saturday - Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave; Sunday - First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte, downtown. Tickets: $15 for Adults; $8 for Students and Seniors. Latin to America contemporary and so much more. For an ordinary guy, it’s a pretty extraordinary career. El Nuevo Mexicano, By Roberto Griego Puertorican & Cuban Cuisine Restaurant A great way for those who know Latin home-style cooking of Puerto Rico and Cuba to savor the flavor. If you’re not familiar with it, let us introduce you to a burst of flavor from the Caribbean. Try our Cuban Sandwich made with tender pulled pork or red beans and rice with Castilian Chicken, A house favorite! 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Altima continues its performance tradition with the Altima’s V6 engine refined to produce five more horsepower (250 hp) and a new performanceoriented Altima SE-R model added to the lineup for the first time. The new SE-R model’s standard V6 engine receives an additional performance increase to 260 horsepower. “For the past few years, Altima has been an absolute all-star in the mid-size sedan segment and the dramatic improvements for 2005 feed that momentum,” said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. “The enhancements made to Altima’s exterior and interior bring a new excitement and even higher quality to an already great car. And the addition of the SE-R takes Altima into a whole new level of visual and driving excitement.” The interior upgrades for the 2005 model year are designed to emphasize the harmony between driver and machine. The interior of the Altima is redone with enhancements made throughout. Interior improvements for 2005 include a new instrument panel design, center console, trim finishes, 3-spoke steering wheel, seat material, headliner and added chrome accents and chrome door handles. The instrument panel, designed to fall away from the occupants for increased legroom and improved ingress and egress, is a high tech design with a three-gauge “cockpit” instrument pod with added chrome accents for 2005. Audio systems include a standard 6-speaker AM/FM/CD with an available in-dash 6-disc CD changer with radio data system (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control and steering wheel audio controls. Optional is a Bose premium audio system with 8 Need a Car? Johnny Chavez at Phil Long KIA, Chapel Hills Direct: 719-867-6812 or 719-867-6800 speakers and AM/FM/ in-dash 6disc CD changer with RDS, speedsensitive volume control and steering wheel audio controls. Altima also features a 15.6 cubic foot trunk with standard cargo net and improved trim. From a safety standpoint, Altima comes with standard dualstage supplemental air bags that sense seatbelt use and collision severity and deploy accordingly. Optional are front seat side-impact supplemental air bags and roof- mounted side-impact curtain air bags for front- and rear-seat occupant head protection. “Altima buyers don’t want to blend in, they want to stand out. They don’t settle for practical, they Cont. on page 13 Motor Trend and Yahoo! expand reach to online Hispanics Primedia’s Motor Trend and Yahoo! Inc announced an agreement to provide Spanishlanguage content on Yahoo! en español’s newly revamped Autos site and a link from Yahoo! Autos to MotorTrend.com. This agreement creates one of the most comprehensive resources on the web for Spanish-language automotive content and addresses the rapidly growing demand for online-targeted content. “Consumer demand for Spanish-language automotive content is currently outpacing almost any other online segment,” said Steve Parr, president of Primedia’s Consumer and Performance Automotive Groups. “The Internet is a critical component in the overall automotive buying process and with almost 14 million US Hispanics online today, we are extending the reach of Motor Trend, one of the most trusted brands in automotive content, to one of the most active audiences of enthusiasts and in-market buyers.” Available starting today, the Autos section on Yahoo! en español will be populated with content provided from the print edition of Motor Trend en español and from the recently launched Motor TrendEnEspanol.com web site. The Motor Trend Spanishlanguage content will include upto-the-minute auto show coverage, photographs, images, feature stories, reviews, road tests, and coverage of the Motor Trend Car, Sport/ Utility and Truck of the Year Awards programs and Buyer’s Guide specials. “We are committed to providing the products, tools and services that are essential to our users’ lives,” said Yahoo! North Latin America general manager, Jose Rivera Font. “The Motor Trend content on Yahoo! en español will provide consumers with the information and tools they need to make better decisions in the car buying process, while also saving them money on their car purchases.” Recent studies by Jupiter Media Metrix and RoperASW point to the increasing importance of the Internet in the car-buying process with an estimated 22% of $699 billion in new car sales predicted to come from online purchases. Meanwhile, these studies have also tracked the growing use of the Internet among Hispanics, especially in advanced activities such as finding a dealer, making a new car purchase and designing features and options for new cars and demonstrates the importance of Spanish-language content as a driver for increased Internet usage. 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 Page 13 AUTOMUNDO Motor Trend y Yahoo! expanden su alcance a los hispanos en línea MotorTrend, de Primedia, y Yahoo! Inc anunciaron que han acordado ofrecer no sólo contenido en español en el recién remozado sitio Autos de Yahoo! en español, sino también un vínculo desde Yahoo! Autos a MotorTrend.com. El acuerdo crea uno de los recursos más exhaustivos que se ofrecen en la web para los contenidos en español relacionados con automóviles, y atiende la demanda en rápida expansión de contenidos en línea específicamente orientados. “El ritmo de la demanda de contenidos en español sobre automóviles formulada por el consumidor sobrepuja el de casi todos los otros segmentos en línea”, comentó Steve Parr, presidente de Consumer and Performance Automotive Groups en Primedia. “Internet es un componente crítico del proceso general de comprar un automóvil, y dado que actualmente hay cerca de 14 millones de hispanos en línea en Estados Unidos, estamos extendiendo el alcance de Motor Trend -una de las marcas más dignas de confianza en contenidos relacionados con el automóvil- a Altima offers Cont. from page 12 go for excitement and style,” said McNabb. Altima’s 250-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24valve V6 engine with 249 lb-ft of torque offers an increase of five horsepower and three lb-ft of torque over the 2004 model. The Altima SE-R’s standard 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine has been tuned to offer 260 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque. The SE-R also offers a performance exhaust system with large outlet pipes. The 3.5-liter V6 is part of the VQ engine series, which has been recognized as one of the “Ten Best Engines” by Ward’s Auto World magazine for 11 consecutive years. V6-powered Altimas qualify for Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) status. Automatic transmission-equipped V6 Altimas offer an available traction control system. This system uses a combination of throttle, fuel cutoff and shift schedule to help aid traction in off-theline starts and slippery situations. A 20-gallon fuel tank is designed to provide a long range between fill-ups. Braking is provided by standard 4-wheel disc brakes with an optional 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). ABSequipped Altimas feature two advanced braking systems - Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), which optimizes brake force depending on load condition (passengers and cargo) and Brake Assist, which senses hard or panic pedal application and helps provide maximum braking capacity. Braking for the SE-R is provided by large (12.60 x 1.10t front, 11.5 x 0.35t rear) 4-wheel disc brakes with standard 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor Antilock Braking System (ABS). The 2005 Nissan Altima is available in six well-equipped models – the base 2.5, mid-grade 2.5 S, luxurious 2.5 S with SL Package, and the V6-powered 3.5 SE. uno de los públicos de entusiastas y compradores más activos del mercado”. La sección Autos de Yahoo! en español, que se ofrecerá, estará poblada de contenidos provistos tanto por la edición impresa de Motor Trend en español como por el recién lanzado sitio web MotorTrendEnEspanol.com. El contenido en español incluirá cobertura de aspectos tales como salones del automóvil, fotografías, imágenes, crónicas, reseñas, pruebas de circulación en carretera y cobertura del programa Motor Trend Car, Sport/Utility and Truck of the Year Awards, así como de los especiales Buyer’s Guide. “Estamos dedicados a proveer los productos, las herramientas y los servicios que son esenciales en las vidas de nuestros usuarios”, declaró José Rivera Font, gerente general de Yahoo! North Latin America. “El contenido de Motor Trend que se ofrecerá en Yahoo! en español brindará al consumidor la información y las herramientas necesarias para tomar mejores decisiones de compra de un automóvil y ahorrar dinero en el proceso de comprarlo”. Estudios realizados por Jupiter Media Metrix y RoperASW señalan la creciente importancia de Internet en el proceso de comprar un automóvil, ya que se calcula que un 22% del total de US$699.000 millones generado por las ventas de automóviles vendrá de compras en línea. Entretanto, estos estudios han rastreado también el creciente uso de Internet entre los hispanos, especialmente en actividades avanzadas tales como encontrar un concesionario, comprar un automóvil nuevo y diseñar lo mismo las características que las opciones preferidas en el automóvil nuevo, lo que demuestra la importancia del contenido en español como impulsador del uso de Internet. 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Tart Cherries may be 10 times stronger than Aspirin or Ibuprofen in relieving arthritic pain. In addition, tart cherries naturally contain the popular antioxidant, melatonin. Melatonin helps to maintain wakefulness during the day and sleepiness during the night. Antioxidants are best known to increase immune function and possibly decrease risk of infection and cancer by helping to prevent or repair damage to the body’s cells. The particular combination of antioxidants found in tart cherries offers an antiinflammatory benefit, appreciated by those suffering from joint pain caused by arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia or over-exertion. Linda L. Patterson is a living testimony of the soothing affects of cherries on her joint pain. “I enjoy crocheting and lately my hands have been so painful I couldn’t crochet for more than about 30 minutes”, says Patterson. In an attempt to find relief from her pain, a friend recommended Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules (www.fruitadvantage.com), a supplement made with whole tart cherries. “Within the first week of taking the tart cherry capsules my hands felt so much better,” says Ms. Patterson. “I am now able to crochet without the pain in my hands.” Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules are a nutraceutical product. Nutraceuticals are generally defined as dietary supplements or foods that provides medical or health benefits. While many people are living a fastpaced life, they can still achieve the 5-a-day fruit serving recommendation with food supplements added to a healthy diet. The Fruitceuticals company was recently founded with the mission of creating nutraceutical products that focus on the health benefits found in specific fruits. “Our goal as a company is to combine the benefits of whole fruit with the advantage of science,” states Mike Weir, Director of Marketing with Fruitceuticals. “While everyone’s familiar with the wonderful world of fruit and its overall health benefits, we are researching and will offer the specific benefits of each unique fruit.” In January 2005, Fruitceuticals reached an agreement with Traverse Bay Farms (www.traversebayfarms.com) to market and distribute their Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules worldwide. Until recently, Traverse Bay Farms was the master distributor for the Fruit Advantage brand. “Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry is laboratory tested, scientificallybased and precisely manufactured to provide the health benefits of whole cherries in a convenient, easy-to-swallow capsule”, says Weir. Perhaps Fruitceuticals will introduce an entirely new generation of fruit-based nutraceuticals. If Tart Cherry is any indication, Fruitceuticals is certainly on its way to building a global brand starting with Fruit Advantage. Lifetime promise? By Rick Byrne If you’re retired and your former company is paying all or part of your health benefits-coverage you think you’ll have for life-then you might want to dig out your old paperwork, put on your glasses (while you can still afford them) and read the fine print. Why? It may depend on what your definition of lifetime is. More and more retirees are finding themselves in court to save the health benefits they thought they were promised. And, judging by the decisions returned in a spate of cases, fine print trumps all. It’s a story that began in the 1989 when health costs soared and corporations moved quickly to protect their bottom lines by slashing benefits and shifting costs to retirees. Most companies can cut retiree benefits at will. For others, fine print in contracts makes it a little trickier, and this is where the latest plot twist is playing out in courts around the nation. The dictionary definition of lifetime is: “The period of time during which an individual is alive.” Simple enough-if your company promised you benefits for life, you just need to be alive to receive them. But it’s a difference of opinion over the legal definition that is stirring up trouble for some former union workers. In recent cases, corporate lawyers are arguing that “lifetime” refers to the life of the contract, not the lifetime of the retiree. When those contracts expire, they argue, so does the promise of the benefits. In light of that argument, Basil Chapman, a 60-year-old former worker at ACF Industries, a railcar manufacturer, calls what ACF did to him “a set up.” Chapman, a former union local president who headed a Steelworkers bargaining committee, says his union negotiated lower starting pay for new workers in exchange for lower monthly medical payments Cont. on page 20 for retirees. 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 Page 15 SALUD Colorectal cancer awareness could save your life According to the National Cancer Institute, in the United States colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women. In 2005, approximately 145,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with colon cancer. Despite these grim statistics, there is some good news. The National Cancer Institute reports that this number is slightly smaller than in 2004. Colorectal cancer describes cancers that develop in the colon or rectum. According to Dr. Sami Diab, an oncologist at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, colorectal cancers typically develop slowly. Many times this cancer begins as a non-cancerous polyp, which is a growth of tissue on the colon or rectum’s lining. While not all polyps are pre-cancerous growths, over a period of several years some polyps may change into cancer. “There are numerous risk factors that indicate if a person may be likely to suffer from colorectal cancer,” explains Dr. Diab. “Although colorectal cancer can occur at any age, most new cases occur after age 50 and men have a slightly greater risk of developing the disease. Other factors that can VA cares for veterans worldwide With a network of medical centers and clinics throughout the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers comprehensive health care for veterans, but what do they do if they’re traveling or living overseas and find themselves in need of medical attention? Well, VA has that covered too, for veterans with service-connected medical problems. Managed by the VA Health Administration Center in Denver, the Foreign Medical Program gives veterans the ability to seek medical care related to their service-connected conditions in almost any country in the world, with VA picking up 100 percent of the medical bill. “The department established the Foreign Medical Program (FMP) to fulfill its responsibilities to our veterans who were temporarily or permanently living outside the United States,” said Ralph Charlip, director of the Health Administration Center. “While it is not possible to have a VA medical facility in every country or every city, through the FMP, service-connected veterans can still obtain the medical and vocational rehabilitation services they earned while serving our country, no matter where they are.” Here’s how the program works. A veteran who currently lives overseas, or plans to travel overseas, sends a registration form to the Health Administration Center (HAC), preferably with a copy of their VA rating decision. After processing the form, the Foreign Medical Program office sends the veteran a letter confirming enrollment in the program and outlining the conditions that will be covered. If the veteran does not provide a copy of their rating decision, the Foreign Medical Program office will contact the veteran’s VA regional office of record to confirm their service-connected status. A unique aspect of the program is that unlike disability compensation or VA medical center treatment categories, percentage of disability has no bearing on the payment for treatment; whether a veteran is rated 1 percent or 70 percent for a service-connected condition, payment will be made to the provider in full for treatment related to that specific condition. If an enrolled veteran is overseas and needs medical treatment related to a serviceconnected condition, they simply go to a health care provider and then send the bill to the Foreign Medical Program office in Denver. The bill is translated, the exchange rate for the foreign currency is determined and the veteran is reimbursed. “It is very important to remember that the treatment must be related to the veteran’s serviceconnected condition outlined in the acceptance letter,” said Ted Benn, plan administrator for the Foreign Medical Program. “For instance, if a veteran is traveling in Mexico and the prosthetic leg he received as a result of a service-connected condition breaks and he falls down and gets hurt, the Foreign Medical Program will pay for the related medical expenses. If the same vet becomes hospitalized in Mexico for food poisoning, the program will not pay for it. “Unfortunately, due to the fact that we are such a small program, the vast majority of health care providers overseas have not heard of the program, so the veteran more often than not has to pay for the medical care up front out of their own pocket, then send us the claim for reimbursement.” Currently 12,446 veterans are registered in the program and the Denver office has received claims from 131 different countries around the world, the most coming from Germany, Panama and Costa Rica, respectively. Although the beneficiary population has grown steadily since the program’s inception in 1973, compared with the number of veterans registered for VA health care domestically, that number is minute. The Veterans Benefits Administration “has told us that there are more than 15,000 veterans who live overseas and receive disability compensation,” explained Charlip. “We’ve registered just over 12,000, so we have at least another 3,000 to go. And that only accounts for the people living overseas. I imagine that thousands of veterans travel outside the United States every year. I expect to see continued growth from the traveling veteran community. “We try to reach as many as we can each year. As part of the HAC’s outreach effort, we try to inform those veterans who travel about the program. In FY 2004, we visited with 648 members of veterans service organizations and more than 1,100 state and federal veteran service officers and provided them with FMP information.” Veterans who would like to learn more about the Foreign Medical Program and how to enroll can go the Foreign Medical Program Web site at www.va.gov/ hac/fmp. They can also e-mail the Health Administration Center at [email protected]; or call FMP offices at (303) 331-7590. Salazar calls for release Cont. from page 7 former CU employee. In a second proceeding stemming from another investigation, the grand jury decided against the filing of criminal charges against others, but instead chose to issue a report. “In September 2004, Denver District Court Judge Jeffrey Bayless issued an order prohibiting the release of that report. I stated then my belief that the grand jury report should be released in the public interest and my intention to appeal the Court’s order. I appealed the Court’s order, and that appeal is ongoing. “I continue in my belief that the CU grand jury report should be made public.” h i s p a n i a n e w s . c o m contribute to risk are a personal history of inflammatory bowel disease, a family history of the disease and certain lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity and eating red meat. “ In addition to risk factors, many symptoms and signs could possibly indicate colorectal cancer. According to Dr. Diab, signs and symptoms of the disease may include blood in the stool, change in bowel habits, diarrhea, constipation or vomiting. Abdominal discomfort such as gas, bloating, fullness and cramps may also be signs of colorectal cancer. Other symptoms include constant tiredness, and unexplained anemia and/or weight loss. If you have any of these symptoms, Dr. Diab recommends that you make and appointment with your physician right away. Regardless of a person’s risk factors, there are preventive measures that should be taken. According to the National Cancer Institute, people in their 50s and older should be screened. People who are at a higher risk of the disease should check with their doctors about when they should be screened. While there are several different screening tests that are used to detect caner or other abnormalities in the colon, according to Dr. Diab, you should check with your physician about which test is best for you. “There are many variables that contribute to colorectal cancers. It is vitally important for all people to take responsibility for their own health care,” explained Dr. Diab. “While screenings can be lifesaving, the results aren’t always perfect.” RMCC has many resources available for those with colorectal cancer, offers approximately 10 clinical trials for the disease and numerous support groups for cancer patients and their families. For more info visit www.coloradocancercenters.com. 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Positions include: • • • • • • • • Office Assistant Office Specialist Senior Office Specialist Administrative Technician ID Clerk Police Services Representative Legal Assistant Municipal Court Clerk If you’re interested, please RSVP in order to complete the testing. Reservations will be taken from March 18th to March 31st. Please see our website at www.springsgov.com for more information & instructions for registering. The City pays for each reserved test. You must cancel by April 1, 2005 to allow us to reduce the number of tests ordered or must provide proof of a bona fide emergency or you will not be invited to test for a clerical position for six months. We appreciate your cooperation. Future testing dates will be July 21 & 23 and October 20 & 22. EOE Page 16 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 HELP WANTED Public Health Nurse (#05-09) Health Dept. has a FT position for a Public Health Nurse in the PPH Program. 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(closes 3/11) 719-834-8744, See full job details incl. job description Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Martinez in at www.ppld.org Applicants must Alamosa submit PPLD application to HR Office 719-589-5848. at 5550 N. Union. // EOE An Army of One HELP WANTED Otero Junior College - La Junta, CO HELP WANTED is accepting applications for an English/Speech/ Humanities Faculty Member NOW HIRING! Mary Kay is seeking women that want to design their income around their schedule. position that begins August 15, 2005. Salary range is $27,572 - $32,500. Minimum qualifications are Master’s degree in English, speech, and/or humanities, or closely related field. For a detailed job announcement contact Marlene Boettcher, Director of Human Resources, 1802 Colorado Ave., La Junta, CO 81050 719-384-6824 or visit the OJC employment page at www.ojc.edu. Position open until filled. Screening of applications will begin March 28, 2005. Otero Junior College is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX/Section 504 employer. 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If you are able to work different shifts and you see yourself as a member of our team, are bilingual (Spanish/English), please apply in person for an immediate interview. 980 Elkton Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 265-9200 Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We are anxious to meet you! EOE Aquí, en el Memorial Hospital, creemos en la idea de una población sana y donde la fuerza impulsora, tras nuestros objetivos en comùn, es el éxito de cada uno de nuestros empleados. Para garantizar el éxito, nos esforzamos en brindarles un ambiente que ofrezca crecimiento profesional y constantes desafíos. Nuestro dedicado personal nos permite satisfacer la creciente necesidad de atención sanitaria de alta calidad de un Colorado Springs en permanente crecimiento. Ofrecemos oportunidades laborales en las siguientes àreas: 1400 E. Boulder Todos somos distintos pero en conjunto, creemos en lo mismo • • • • • • • Administración, personal de oficina, Finanzas Asistencia clínica Sistemas de información Gerencia, plana ejecutiva Enfermería (Personal y Administración) Asistencia de servicio Técnicos, terapistas y profesionales médicos Memorial Hospital procura atender las necesidades de sus empleados ofreciéndoles un paquete de beneficios valioso y orientado a la familia (¡el cual incluye seguro de salud, 401 (k), reembolso de matrícula de estudios y màs!). ¡Todo ello en un ambiente de constante calidez y aprecio! Para revisar opciones específicas de trabajo y postular en línea, visítenos en www.memorialhospital.com Recursos Humanos 427 E. Colorado Avenue #202 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Empleos: 719-365-2335 EOE • Animamos a participar a candidatos bilingües CONSTRUCTION WORK OFFERED FONTANEROS Necesitamos Fontaneros Para Casas Nuevas en Colorado Springs. Sueldo bueno. Llame Excel Plumbing Co. 719-499-9458. PLUMBERS Plumbers Needed For New Homes In Colorado Springs. Base, Top-Out,Trim Crews Needed. Bilingual Is Helpful. Good Pay. Call - Excel Plumbing Co. 719-499-9458 HELP WANTED Se necesita tapieros de muro sin mortero (Drywall Finishers) con experiencia. Debe tener seguro de subcontratista personal. 633-8725 SE NECESITAN Tripulación de Armazones, Tripulación de Revestimiento Exteriores, Tripulación de Pikat, Constructores de Terrazas, Reformadores. Todos con experiencia. AVON Lost your Avon Representative? Please call LINDA And she can help you with your AVON needs. 331-6385 or email [email protected] AUCTIONS SUBASTA DE VEHICULOS AUTO AUCTION Colorado Springs Police Dept. Vehicle Impound Auction Every 3rd Saturday of the month 2725 E. Las Vegas CSC Next Auction Sat. Mar.. 19th Gates open and registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Sale starts and registration ends at 9:00 a.m. NO REGISTRATIONS AFTER 9:00 COME EARLY! Auctioneer will sell vehicles in English and Spanish For vehicle listing, take the link from my web page www.adamkevil.com HELP WANTED World Arena The World Arena is currently hiring for the following positions — for detailed job descriptions please visit www.worldarena.com. Director of Event Services – Pikes Peak Center This proven leader manages event technical/production needs for the Pikes Peak Center. The Director will schedule and supervise event staff including, but not limited to housekeeping, set-up/take-down, stagehands, production, front of house staff and subcontractors. The Director opens and closes the building for all events, executes requests from event promoters and tenants, resolves customer complaints and completes preliminary financial settlements. Candidate must be organized, relationship oriented, possess strong communication and problem resolution skills and work irregular hours. Event or theatrical production experience desirable. Director of Event Services – World Arena Ice Hall This proven leader manages the day-to-day operations of the facility including, but not limited to: scheduling and supervision of staff, customer service operations, scheduling of facility use for speed skating, figure skating, learn-to-skate classes, adult and youth hockey and public use. Supervise the care/maintenance of all building functions. Manage the operations budget and forecast income/expenses. Develop new business opportunities and build upon existing business relationships. Candidate must possess management experience in similar venue or with sporting events in like facilities and available to work irregular hours. The World Arena provides an excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, short/long term disability, 401K program, vacation and profit sharing. The World Arena is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Download employment application from www.worldarena.com or visit the World Arena at 3185 Venetucci Blvd, fax your resume to 719-477-2199 or email it to [email protected]. No phone calls please. Llame a Bob 227-1707. US COAST GUARD HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPING FT / PT — Days & Hrs vary IF YOU’RE A HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE GRADUATE. THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD IS LOOKING FOR YOU. WHILE WORKING FULL TIME, YOU WILL EARN COLLEGE CREDIT, TRAVEL, AND LEARN THE SKILLS EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR. Commercial and Residential Cleaning Seeking dependable & reliable: Housekeeping Supervisor w/ exp. & history Crew Lead - serious & dependable w/ Housekeeping exp. Floor Tech - w/exp. Shampoo, Strip & Wax + Equipment use. Must have own transport. Wages vary depending on position. Must read and write English. Bilingual a plus. Apply in person @ 720 Arawanna St. (719) 635-6009 HELP WANTED Drywall Finishers Wanted Experienced Drywall Finishers. Must have own Subcontractor insurance. 633-8725 CALL 1-800-GET-USCG HELP WANTED Must be bilingual. Call Mon-Fri 339-3038 between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. TRABAJOS PESQUEROS EN ALASKA FISHING JOBS IN ALASKA O’Hara Corporation of Seattle, WA, O’Hara Corporation of Seattle, WA, seeks Production Workers for factory fishing boats in Alaska. High production, heavy lifting, long hours. Interviews will be held on Monday, March 21 only at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 2306 East Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs. Walk-ins welcome. Bilingual preferred. busca a Trabajadores de Producción para los barcos pesqueros de fábrica en Alaska. Producción alta, levantar pesado, horas largas. Las entrevistas se tendrán el lunes, el 21 de marzo sólo a las 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. y 2:00 p.m. en el Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 2306 East Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs. No hace falta una cita previa. Bilingüe preferido. 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 PROPOSAL PROPOSAL AUDIT SERVICES Request FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RFP 05-205 Auditing Services PROJECT NUMBER: LOCATIONS: All programs Pueblo, Colorado RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: The Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo will receive proposals for Auditing Services in the City of Pueblo. Proposals will be received until Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. Local Time at the Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo, Accounting Department (address below), at which time and place proposals shall be recorded. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: A complete proposal package may be obtained from: Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo Accounting Department 201 S. Victoria St. Pueblo, CO 81003 Attention: Dan Ludwig, Comptroller Any questions concerning the proposal package should be directed to Ms. Barbara Bernard at 719-584-7645 or Mr. Dan Ludwig, Comptroller at 719-586-8944. 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GRAND OPENING Omaha Oriental Massage • Table Shower • Choice of Young lady 6453 Omaha Blvd. (Between Palmer Pk and Galley) Openings for Hispanic Women ? 719-572-6906 ? Page 18 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 COMMUNITY NEWS Hablar español en casa ayuda a los niños hispanos a aprender inglés Los padres de habla hispana pueden ayudar a que sus hijos se preparen mejor para la escuela, y sentar las bases para el aprendizaje del inglés, dedicando más tiempo a la lectura, la conversación y la interacción en su idioma natal. Este es uno de los resultados de un estudio preliminar realizado por HABLA, programa de apoyo educacional de Orange County, California. Los hallazgos del estudio de HABLA forman parte de un creciente número de evidencias de que los niños hispanos en edad preescolar son más propensos a adquirir fluidez y habilidades de lectura y escritura en inglés, si cuentan con una base firme en el idioma que se habla en sus hogares respectivos. Para los padres que emigran a este país y quieren que sus hijos aprendan inglés, esto significa que no tienen que aprender inglés ellos primero. “Todos los padres necesitan hablar el idioma que dominan mejor. De esa forma, podrán cumplir su papel como los primeros y más importantes maestros de sus hijos. La conversación y la lectura con sus niños lograrán mucho más que ver televisión en inglés. El español que enseñan los padres hispanos a sus hijos será la base del inglés que estos últimos aprenderán en la escuela”, aseguró la Dra. Virginia Mann, fundadora del programa. El programa HABLA—siglas de Home-Based Activities Building Language Acquisition-fue fundado en el año 2001 por la Dra. Mann, profesora de Ciencias Cognitivas de la Universidad de California, Irvine. El mismo ha ayudado a más de 350 familias-en su mayoría inmigrantes mexicanos aquejadas por la pobreza, el bajo nivel educacional y las barreras idiomáticas. El programa incrementó la interacción verbal en los hogares de niños latinos con desventajas económicas, y edades entre 2 y 4 años. El programa, mediante el uso de mentores culturalmente apropiados, que sirven de instructores y ejemplos de conducta para los padres; enseña métodos divertidos y directos a través de libros y juguetes que se usan en casa. Como resultado, los niños reciben una mejor preparación para triunfar académicamente. La Comisión de Niños y Familias de Orange County ha suministrado la mayor parte de los fondos de financiamiento del programa HABLA (hasta la fecha, más de $1 millón). Entre las innovaciones de HABLA figuran la participación de profesores y estudiantes universitarios en una intervención precoz en el hogar, para promover la preparación escolar en los niños latinos necesitados; y la contratación de latinos por parte de HABLA para trabajar como visitantes a domicilio, financiada por fondos de colaboración creados por agentes federales, estatales y locales, así como el programa y estudio de trabajo de AmeriCorps. En este momento actual, cuando la atención educacional está concentrada en los exámenes y el rendimiento en las escuelas públicas; y los hispanos constituyen el segmento minoritario mayor y de más rápido crecimiento en los Estados Unidos, la disposición para la lectura de los niños procedentes de familias de habla hispana es importante para los educadores y familias de toda la nación. En el año 2000, los hispanos conformaban más del 17 por ciento de la matrícula total en las escuelas públicas estadounidenses. HABLA fue inspirado por el caudal de investigaciones que demuestran el daño que puede ocasionar la deficiencia de habilidades idiomáticas en la óptima preparación escolar. HABLA tiene como objetivo preparar debidamente a los niños pequeños antes que se surja un problema idiomático. Cuando los padres no les leen a sus hijos, no conversan frecuentemente con ellos, ni practican juegos lingüísticos, los niños no hablan ni escuchan como es debido. En el sur de California, los maestros de preescolar denominan a menudo a estos niños como los “no-no”, porque no saben español ni inglés. La Comisión de Niños y Familias de Orange County, a través del financiamiento de HABLA y otras iniciativas, ha creado una red única de atención a niños y familias hispanas necesitadas. Los esfuerzos de la Comisión para llegar a las familias hispanas en los barrios y hogares donde residen han tenido una excelente acogida, y están sirviendo de modelo a seguir por otras comunidades de todo el país. La Comisión fue creada como resultado de la Proposición 10 de la Ley de Niños y Familias de California de 1998. Dicha proposición gravó un impuesto adicional de 50 centavos a los productos del tabaco vendidos en California, y exige que los fondos recaudados por este concepto se inviertan en el apoyo de programas de educación, salud y desarrollo infantil, para niños desde la etapa prenatal hasta los cinco años. important to educators and families across the country. In 2000, Hispanics constituted more than 17 percent of total enrollment in public schools in the United States. HABLA was inspired by a wealth of research showing that weak language skills can harm school readiness. HABLA aims to catch young children before a language problem develops. When parents do not read to their children, have frequent conversations or play language games, the children neither speak nor listen as well as they should. In Southern California, kindergarten teachers often refer to such children as ‘non-non’s because they do not know either Spanish or English. Through its funding of HABLA and numerous other initiatives, the Children and Families Commission of Orange County has created a unique network of care for Hispanic children and families in need. The Commission’s efforts to reach out to Hispanic families in the neighborhoods and homes where they live have been very well received and are providing a model for communities around the country to replicate. The Commission was created because of Proposition 10, the California Children and Families Act of 1998. The proposition added a 50-cent sales tax on tobacco products sold in California and requires that funds raised be used to support education, health and child development programs for children from the prenatal stage to age five. Strong Spanish at home Cont. from page 3 The program supports increased verbal interaction in the homes of economically disadvantaged Latino children between 2 and 4 years old. Using culturally appropriate mentors who serve as coaches and role models for parents, the program teaches fun, straightforward methods through books and toys used in the home. As a result, the children are better prepared to succeed in school. The Children and Families Commission of Orange County has provided most of the funding for the HABLA program - over $1 million to date. HABLA’s innovations include involving university faculty and students in very early, home-based intervention to promote school readiness for disadvantaged Latino children, and HABLA’s employment of Latinos as home visitors paid by collaborative funding through federal, state and local agents, as well as the AmeriCorps program and work study. With the educational spotlight currently focused on testing and achievement in public schools, and with Hispanics now the largest and fastest growing minority in the United States, the reading-readiness of children in Spanish-speaking families is THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS is now enrolling! Get your High School Diploma in just four hours a day* - tuition free! If you are 16 to 21 and have dropped out of high school, we have a school designed just for you! Life Skills Teaches you at your level, lets you learn at your own pace, at a time convenient to you. Keep your job and attend daily, 4-hour classes. Need a job? We'll help you prepare - and find a job. Work at your own pace toward your High School Diploma not a GED! *Students complete 6 hours of additional learning opportunities per week, which can include employment, volunteering, counseling or other activities deemed suitable. 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The rough, earthy texture of stone veneer here runs a complementary counterpoint to the smooth classical columns, graceful arches and ethereal neoGothic windows. These elements, along with the wrought iron balcony railing, combine to give this estate-size home a delightfully French flavor. Passing through the vaulted porch, you enter a naturally bright foyer. Windows surround the door on the sides and top. Double doors on the left open into a vaulted den that could be a library, study or home office.Directly ahead, ornamental columns flank a wide, arched opening that leads into the living room. A gas fireplace is centered along the left wall, and custom cabinets fill that wall on both sides. Wide windows span most of the rear, offering a great view while admitting a generous wash of natural light.Another column-rimmed, arched opening is across the room from the fireplace. This one links the living room to the dining area and kitchen. French doors are centered in the half-octagonal window bay that expands the dining area, offering easy access to a large, partially covered patio. This entire space is totally open to the large kitchen. Noteworthy kitchen features include: a built-in hutch and desk, corner display shelves, a large work island/eating bar, and a sunny space for potted plants in front of the sink. The Southwick’s vaulted master suite boasts a luxurious bathroom, huge walk-in closet, and direct access to a vaulted, covered patio ideal for a hot tub. Two more bedrooms are upstairs, along with a vaulted loft, a two-section bathroom and a bonus room with a gas fireplace, home entertainment center and balcony. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Southwick 30-482 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 400 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.associateddesigns.com. Page 20 10 de marzo 2005 - 17 de marzo 2005 Apoya en Levante Continua de página 1 Sionista Mundial de haber construido decenas de colonias ilegales en Cisjordania. Tanto el ejército como varios ministerios y esa sección del organismo paragubernamental encargados de la inmigración en Israel- otorgaron de manera velada ayuda financiera de varios millones de dólares para establecer y reforzar estos asentamientos y la infraestructura, añadió el informe. Sostuvo que Siria e Irán deben dar por concluido su respaldo a los “terroristas”, y destacó que Gran Bretaña, Francia y Alemania están involucrados en complicadas negociaciones con Irán que apuntan a detener su programa de armas nucleares, que podría desestabilizar la región. A todo esto, el diario Maariv refirió que un informe oficial israelí acusó al Departamento de Colonización de la Organización En este contexto, el presidente palestino, Mahmoud Abbas, acusó a Israel de minar los esfuerzos de paz al no cumplir sus promesas de liberar prisioneros y retirarse de las ciudades de Cisjordania. De su lado, el alcalde de Londres, Ken Livingstone, acusó al gobierno israelí de inspirar a la red Al Qaeda. “Las amenazas proceden del gobierno israelí que viola los derechos humanos de los palestinos (...) hace subir la temperatura en el Medio Oriente hasta la ebullición y crea así amenazas para todos nosotros”, afirmó el alcalde al diario Jerusalem Post. “Esta política equivale a servir de agente reclutador para grupos extremistas como Al Qaeda, que pueden de esta forma presentarse como simpatizantes de la causa palestina”, dijo Livingstone. Gonzales Continua de página 1 DIAMOND BILLIARD LOUNGE erly C O R N E R Form PO C K E T MA I N 3780 E. 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En cambio, Gonzales afirmó que la responsabilidad del Departamento de Justicia “es defender a Estados Unidos de sus enemigos, extranjeros y domésticos”. “Cuando trabajamos para defender a nuestra nación, para reducir el crimen violento, para defender los derechos de las víctimas de esos crímenes, y para mejorar la administración de nuestras leyes de inmigración, trabajamos para dar a cada estadounidense una oportunidad justa de lograr el sueño americano... Yo he vivido el sueño americano. Muchos de ustedes han vivido el sueño americano. Y nuestros pensamientos y nuestras oraciones deben estar con aquellos que no lo han vivido”, afirmó Gonzales. Los críticos de Gonzales afirman que, como asesor legal de Bush, la interpretación del ahora secretario de Justicia sobre lo que es tortura facilitó el maltrato dado a los prisioneros en Irak y Afganistán y a los sospechosos de terrorismo detenidos en la Base Naval de Guantánamo, Cuba. Desde que asumió su cargo el 4 de febrero, Gonzales ha tratado de evidenciar su independencia de criterio, pero, como se anticipaba en un funcionario de la Administración Bush, ha mantenido la misma línea en torno a la necesidad de renovar las cláusulas más controversiales de la Ley Patriota que se aprobó al calor de los ataques del 9/11 y los críticos consideran que algunas cláusulas atentan contra los derechos civiles y las libertades individuales. Premio Lo Nuestro 2005 Cont. from page 10 MT). Premio Lo Nuestro was the most-watched special in Spanishlanguage television history, attracting over a million more viewers than last year’s show. Premio Lo Nuestro attracted 45% more Hispanic adults 18-49 and 32% more Hispanic viewers 2+ than the Superbowl. Ratings for Premio Lo Nuestro were higher than the combined ratings of the Grammy Awards, Golden Globes, American Music Awards, Latin Grammy Awards and Latin Billboard Music Awards among Hispanic adults 18-49. Lifetime promise? Cont. from page 14 When the company sued for the right to change the coverage, Chapman was stunned. To these retirees, the agreement with their employer was more than just a promise, it was a contract. “This story is part of a wholesale shift in risk from companies to families,” says David Brancaccio, host of the PBS newsmagazine NOW, which is featuring Chapman in a report on April 1. “Healthcare costs are rising, but increasingly companies are insulating themselves from these costs with individuals left to shoulder the burden.” With no place for promises on corporate balance sheets, companies are turning to the fine print with their eye on the bottom line. California-based GenCorp is relying on a sentence in an enrollment form their employees signed a decade ago to increase monthly premiums. GenCorp, formerly the General Tire & Rubber Company, a tire manufacturer you may remember from its slogan: “Sooner or later you’ll own General,” has workers worried that sooner or later they’ll have to drop out of their coverage because it’s too expensive. And while GenCorp is riding all over its retirees, they are not alone. A Kaiser/Hewitt Survey on Retiree Health Benefits shows that a vast majority of large employers say they are “very or somewhat likely” to raise premiums and/or costsharing requirements in 2005, including 85% of companies surveyed predicting an increase in contributions to premiums by retirees. More ominously, 8% of employers surveyed eliminated subsidized benefits for future retirees in 2004, and 11% said they are likely to follow suit in 2005. While most employers haven’t turned to the courts, the trend is on the rise and some are using tactics that are particularly aggressive. Just ask Basil Chapman, who was sued by ACF after he threatened to take the company to court when he learned he’d be charged for benefits that previously were free. Chapman’s attorneys say the preemptive move allowed company lawyers to shop for a court where they think they can win a favorable opinion. As these cases make their way through the courts, there’s little risk for the companies, which if they lose, will simply have to resume paying the benefits. In the meantime, Chapman says, retirees who can’t wait will drop out, and for others it may just end up being a lifetime. “It’s disturbing and scary for older people,” he says. “They just die.” For more on this important story, tune into the PBS weekly newsmagazine NOW, airing Friday, April 1, 2005 at 9 p.m. on PBS. Hispania News Now Comes Out on Thursday