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boCa ChiCa reStaurante!
News and Profiles connecting the latino american community in minnesota March 2014 / Issue 326 St. Paul Favorite Celebrates 50 th Anniversary www.latinoamericantoday.com BOCA CHICA RESTAURANTE! Alfredo Frias, Gloria Frias, Jose Frias, and in the portrait, Guillermo Frias Community News 2 March 2014 LATINO AMERICAN TODAY WWW.LATINOAMERICANTODAY.COM Boca Chica Restaurante: The Mexican Experience By Claud Santiago S t. Paul has a favorite Mexican restaurant, that is recommended by the local citizens, the chamber of commerce, food critics, taxi drivers, newspapers and is always on the top in restaurant polls. The favorite is the Boca Chica. If you want delicious Mexican food, great margaritas, award winning salsa, strolling mariachis, lots of history and hospitality, all in a friendly neighborhood with great free parking, you get all that at the Boca Chica. This March 6, the restaurant is celebrating its 50th anniversary. From its March, 1964 opening with a 400 square-foot dining area, a small kitchen, 6 tables and standard chairs that could seat 28 people to the current restaurant with 2800 square feet that can seat over two hundred customers in festive, colorful mural filled rooms with fireplaces and a wonderful patio area, this is the Boca Chica. For thousands of their fans and customers from throughout the Twin Cities, it is their favorite Mexican restaurant. On The Cover Boca Chica Celebrates 50 Years Scott Foreman Photographer A Boca Chica dining room The restaurant is still located in its original location on St. Paul’s West Side. The founders and owners, Guillermo and Gloria Frias started this modest business without a real plan, but with some experience. Gloria Frias was no newcomer to the restaurant business. Her parents Arturo and Elvira Coronado started the first Mexican restaurant in Minnesota on St. Paul’s West Side flats in the 1940’s and for decades, the Coronado family ran, La Casa Coronado. Guillermo (who passed in 2004) and Gloria have 4 children, Alfredo, Steve, Eddie and Cristela. Steve and Eddie were involved in the business but then went on to their own careers. Alfredo is the manager and visionary of the Boca Chica and his younger sister Cristela, his son Jose and daughter Jesie are very active and important to the daily operations. Gloria is semi-retired but you can still see her at the restaurant helping out and greeting the customers in her charming way. Celebrating fifty years in business allows one to look back, from being the only restaurant in St. Paul to serve Mexican food back in 1964, to 2014 with a city with many Mexican restaurants, small family owned, as well as large franchises, supermarket aisles full of Mexican foods, Taco Bells, and everyone making their own burritos, beans and rice at home. Mexican food is mainstream! Still the Boca Chica remains special, busy and a favorite. Alfredo Frias, Gloria Frias, and Jose Frias Congratulations to the Frias family on their 50th anniversary. Thanks for all the good times at the Boca, with your happy hours, taco specials, hanging out on your patio and the fun and colorful Cinco de Mayo celebrations we love every year. We look forward to many more wonderful Mexican experiences at the Boca Chica. Founded 2013 Member of Minnesota Minority Media Coalition National Foundation of Hispanic Owned Newspapers Minnesota Newspaper Association Published by Aguilar Productions Inc. Richard Aguilar, CEO/President Contributors Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, Award-winning Author, Chef, & Entrepreneur Michael Gonzalez Wallace, Author and Health & Fitness Guru Jose Villa, Advertising Executive, Entrepreneur, Cross-Cultural & Digital Marketing Strategist Scott Foreman, Photographer www.roadworkphotography.com Online Mike McLaughlin Design Gisela Aguilar Latino American Today 204 Emerson Avenue E. St. Paul, MN 55118 Phone 651-665-0633 Fax 651-665-0129 Email [email protected] Web www.latinoamericantoday.com like us on facebook facebook.com/latinoamericantoday Nota: Editoriales, articulos y anuncios que aparecen en este periódico representan el punto de vista de el (ellos) autor (es) y no necesariamente reflejan la opinión, punto de vista o modo de pensar de LATINO AMERICAN TODAY o de su personal. Latino American Today distributes 7,000 copies on a monthy basis. Community News 4 March 2014 LATINO AMERICAN TODAY WWW.LATINOAMERICANTODAY.COM Community News WWW.LATINOAMERICANTODAY.COM LATINO AMERICAN TODAY March 2014 5 “Homenaje a ELLA” Por Gisella Arias-Olson Este consejo viene de un hombre que ha sido conocido histórica y filosóficamente hablando como uno de los más poderosos y sabios de la tierra, el rey Salomón: M arzo es el mes Internacional de la Mujer. Todo inició el 8 de Marzo de 1857, en las calles del Bajo Manhattan (Nueva York) donde decenas de trabajadoras de las textileras salieron a expresar su situación, pidiendo mejores condiciones laborales. Hoy día, disfrutamos de muchos beneficios que a lo largo de los años y por medio de marchas como estas se han logrado. Sin embargo, la lucha no ha terminado aunque ahora no son las calles del Bajo Manhattan sino más bien una batalla mental donde se confunde el”‘ser” con el “hacer”. Esta es la batalla de la mujer moderna. Confundida, con mucho que “hacer” pero sin saber quien “es”.Y es ahí donde debemos reconocer que Dios nos ha creado para sojuzgar el medio, no que el medio nos domine a nosotros. Las estadísticas revelan aumento en casos de depresión en la comunidad latina. El mundo acelerado en que vivimos deja poco tiempo para pensar, por consecuencia, estamos depositando en el medio laboral la responsabilidad de definir ¿quién yo soy?. Aquellas mujeres salieron a las calles a marchar por un futuro; peleando por quienes ellas “eran”, y no... por lo que “hacían”. Desafiaron sus propios temores y definieron su identidad antes de expresarse. La satisfacción personal está en la esencia de quien eres. Si eres una persona que reconoce esa batalla mental, cuidarás el tipo de pensamientos que anidarás en ti, ya que ellos se convertirán tarde o temprano en emociones, palabras y finalmente en acciones. “Como un hombre piensa en su corazón, así es él” (Proverbios 23:7) Es tiempo de retomar tus sueños, de iniciar nuevos procesos y lograr metas, nunca es tarde cuando la causa es justa, recuerda...”la esencia está en quién eres”. ¡DIOS TE BENDIGA! Pastora Gisella Arias-Olson sirve junto a su esposo y familia en la Iglesia de Dios Rios de Agua Viva 16108 Harmony Path Lakeville MN 55044 Servicios Domingos 5pm, Martes 7pm www.minsiteriorios.com Para servicios de consejería escriba a: [email protected] Business Leadership Award 2013: Minnesota Consular Corps R achel Limón, International Trade Representative of the State of Minnesota’s Minnesota Trade Office, was awarded the Minnesota Consular Corps prestigious Business Leadership Award 2013 at the Minneapolis Club. The event was attended by more than 150 academic, diplomatic, commercial and international attendees on February 12, 2014 The Minnesota Consular Corps recognizes individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations, and business establishments located in the states of jurisdiction that have demonstrated sustained commitment and outstanding achievements in the pursuit of cultural diversity through human rights advocacy and protection, outstanding community service and excellence in business leadership. Rachel Limón is the State of Minnesota’s Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) International Trade Representative for Latin America & the Caribbean. She assists Minnesota companies identify and develop export strategies and opportunities in the international marketplace. She has created a successful program called the Latin America Seminar Series, which has served to assist Minnesota companies to increase their exports to Latin America. Through her work with the Consulate of Ecuador, they jointly created the very successful Annual South America Trade Forum. Rachel organized and led the IT Delegation during Governor Jesse Ventura’s Trade Mission to China, in 2002. She organized and participated in Governor Pawlenty’s Trade Missions to China 2005, India 2007 and South America 2009. She has assisted with Governor Dayton’s trade missions to Japan & Korea, China and Europe. Rachel has several years of International management experience. Prior to joining the MTO, Rachel worked as an International Distributor Representative for Skyline Displays, an international tradeshow booth design and manufacturing facility in Eagan, Minnesota. She provided consultation and training to the international distributor network in Latin America, Europe and Asia. She also worked for a telecommunications manufacturer in Wisconsin as a Sales and Marketing Manager and traveled extensively throughout her seven state territory in the southeastern part of the U.S. Rachel graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a Master’s Degree in International Management and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish and Psychology. She speaks fluent Spanish. Rachel has several years of international experience and has lived and studied in Mexico. She has also traveled extensively throughout Latin America, Europe and Asia. Rachel served on the Executive Board of the Minnesota –Uruguay Partners of the Americas Rachel Limón and Robert Scarlett, Clearwater Layline, LLC as Chairman with prior positions of Vice President of Membership and Co-Chairs of Business and Economic Development and Youth at Risk Committees. She is nationally recognized award winning artist, very active in her community in the arts serving on several art boards, a tour guide of the Native Americas Galleries at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Art Instructor at the White Bear Lake Center for the Arts, Volunteer at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and devoted wife, mother, family member and friend. Contact: Rachel Limón | Minnesota Trade Office | 651-259-7492 | [email protected] Diversity of the Force Story and Photos by Army Pfc. William J. Boecker Public Affairs Specialist 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team B LOOMINGTON, Minn. - In order to carry on the legacy of her late Army veteran grandfather and to prove to her family that she can not only do it, but that she will exceed at it, Spc. Carissa J. Mero, a human resource specialist for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, enlisted in the Army National Guard. She thrives when she is given an assignment and brings forth perseverance by finishing tasks in a timely manner whether it is making ID cards for fellow soldiers or reviewing military award recommendations. Her dedication and professionalism has made an impression on not only the soldiers in her unit but her younger female cousins. “I feel that it is very important that I am setting an example for my younger cousins,” said Mero. “I’m helping them realize that they can do whatever they want if they are willing to put forth the effort.” Mero’s enlistment in the Minnesota National Guard has also made an impact on the way in which her culture views her. It was not that long ago she was perceived as just a young girl, yet today her image is that of an empowered woman. As a member of the Minnesota National Guard, Mero realized that her Puerto Rican culture is well respected and the members of her fellow soldiers treat her no different than they would anyone else, she said. Outside of her drill weekends and on a larger scale, Mero has seen the Minnesota National Guard involved in her community functions like the St. Paul annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. This joint community outreach makes her proud not only as a Puerto Rican but as a member of the Minnesota National Guard. “It is important that we treat each other the same, from the top down because that is how impressions are made on soldiers and I think that our leadership does a great Spc. Carissa J. Mero job of treating everyone as equals,” said Mero. The Minnesota National Guard has taken an active role in diversifying the force, which has and will continue to benefit the Minnesota Guard as cultural diversity expands. “We are committed to fostering an environment that truly represents the demographics of the communities in which we serve. We must reflect those whom we lead, serve and protect,” said Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Richard C. Nash. Health 8 March 2014 LATINO AMERICAN TODAY WWW.LATINOAMERICANTODAY.COM Spring Into Action By Award-winning Author and Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard S pring is almost here! Spring is the subtle transition from winter to summer. It is also the time to thaw from a long winter and for rebirth and renewal of all living things and to reevaluate ourselves physically and mentally. Budding trees and shrubs, birds mating and singing, sunshine and lots of color come back to life like magic. Rebirth With a new season comes an opportunity for internal and external rebirth. New Year’s resolutions are often short-lived, but spring tends to inspire us in unique ways, from cleaning our homes to getting back into shape. Spring can be an opportunity to look into what needs change in our lives. It is healthy and wise to reevaluate our ways ever so often to replace unwanted behaviors with new energizing ones. Renewal As we grow older our tastes and needs change. Renewing our activities in alignment with our current feelings is also healthy and keeps us looking forward to new things. Engaging in nurturing activities can help us stay relaxed and happy and when we are happy, we are inspired to do well for the community and ourselves. The needs out there are endless. We can become mentors or volunteers in support of good causes or we can start a venture of our own to help others grow. Growth Internal and physical growth comes from introspection or self-analysis. No one knows ourselves better than us. Experience the joy of growth by reading a new book (or write one), adopt a healthier lifestyle with a healthy diet and exercise, and practice what you preach, especially around children. We can all be good citizens by being conscientious and caring and by loving our hearts and bodies with wholesome actions and good deeds. Chef Amalia in the kitchen Here is an easy and delicious recipe and activity tip to inspire you to spring forward into action. COSTA RICAN SQUASH AND CORN SAUTÉ Activity Tip: Farmers markets come back to life in the spring along with the freshest produce. Visit for the vibe and experience of being outdoors in pleasant weather buying fresh ingredients and mingling with local farmers. Serves 4-6 1 tbsp butter ¼ cup onion, small dice 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups fresh corn (or frozen) 1 cup chayote squash, peeled, small dice ½ cup milk 1 tsp sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish Melt the butter in skillet and sauté onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add corn and chayote squash and sauté 1 minute. Combine milk, and sugar. Add to sauté pan mixture. Season. Cook for 2-3 minutes more until vegetables are al dente. Taste. Amalia’s Upcoming March Events Essential Living – Keynote Speaker at Body, Life, Mind Expo A Latin One-Pot Wonder – Cooking demonstration and book signing March 8, 11-4pm. Minneapolis Convention Center March 26, 12-1:30pm. Byerly’s St. Louis Park For more information about these events, visit AmaliaLLC.com. Health WWW.LATINOAMERICANTODAY.COM LATINO AMERICAN TODAY March 2014 9 Do You Have Type 2 Diabetes? Have you had diabetes for less than 5 years? Is metformin the only diabetes medication you are taking? If so, you may be able to participate in a clinical research study that is trying to find the best combination drug treatment for type 2 diabetes. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, in collaboration with 37 medical clinics, including University of Minnesota, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet and Mayo Clinic, are conducting the GRADE Study (The Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes: A Comparative Effectiveness Study). GRADE is a clinical trial designed for people living with diabetes. The goal of the study is to find the best combination drug treatment for diabetes. If you join GRADE, you will: • Come to University of Minnesota for four diabetes medical visits each year • Receive diabetes treatment, medicines and supplies at no cost to you • Receive physical exams and lab tests at no cost to you The GRADE study is being conducted at the University of Minnesota, International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet and May Clinic. For more information, and to see if you might be eligible, please visit https://grade.bsc.gwu.edu or contact a study site below: U of M at 612-626-0143 International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet Clinic at 952-993-9605 The principal research investigator for this study at the University of Minnesota is Dr. Betsy Seaquist. Dr. Seaquist is a funded ADA Researcher and President of the American Diabetes Association Medicine & Science Division. American Diabetes Association 5100 Gamble Drive Suite 394 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 (763) 593-5333 http://www.diabetes.org/minneapolis Teléfonos Celulares y Salud por Dr. Joel Moskowitz Traducido al español por Dra. Carolina Althausen English version: http://bit.ly/1e9CXwh Recomendaciones sobre el uso de los teléfonos celulares R Aquí hay algunos pasos prácticos que los usuarios de teléfonos móviles pueden adoptar fácilmente: adiación de teléfonos celulares daña el esperma El 28 de junio de 2012 el Grupo de Trabajo Medioambiental (Environmental Working Group ((EWG)) informó: “Científicos de EWG han analizado 10 estudios científicos que revelan evidencia de que la exposición a la radiación del teléfono celular produce espermatozoides más lentos, menor cantidad y de menor vida media. La investigación plantea preocupación por los hombres que llevan sus teléfonos en el cinturón o en los bolsillos del pantalón. Esta conclusión se apoya en un artículo publicado recientemente en el Journal of Andrology: “Los resultados mostraron que los espermatozoides humanos expuestos a la RF-EMR (radiación electromagnética de radiofrecuencia) tienen disminución de la motilidad, anomalías morfométricas y aumento de estrés oxidativo, mientras que los hombres que usan teléfonos móviles tienen disminución de la concentración de espermatozoides, disminución de la motilidad (en particular la motilidad progresiva rápida), morfología normal disminuida y disminución de la viabilidad. Estas alteraciones parecen estar directamente relacionadas con la duración del uso del teléfono móvil. “(La Vignera et al, 2012). La infertilidad se ha convertido en un problema de base en América y Canadá. Según Statistics Canada, la infertilidad en Canadá casi se ha duplicado entre 1992 y 2010, no sólo entre parejas que se casaron a mayor edad, sino también entre parejas más jóvenes de 20 y más años. • • • • • Mantenga su teléfono celular lejos de su cuerpo. No mantenga el teléfono cerca de su cabeza u órganos reproductivos siempre que esté encendido. No duerma con el teléfono cerca de su cama. La cantidad de radiación está relacionada con el cuadrado de la distancia, por lo que mantener el teléfono a 10 pulgadas de distancia reduce su exposición 100 veces en comparación con una pulgada. Use un auricular con cable u otro método de manos libres, como un altavoz o texto. Mantenga sus llamadas cortas. Reducir al mínimo el uso de celulares entre los niños, adolescentes y mujeres embarazadas. El cerebro de un niño absorbe dos veces más radiación que el cerebro de un adulto. No utilice el teléfono cuando la señal es débil, por ejemplo, en un ascensor o en un vehículo en movimiento, ya que el teléfono está diseñado para aumentar la potencia de la señal para compensar. Exigir que el gobierno revise las normas, financie investigación y emita recomendaciones de salud preventivas. Education 10 March 2014 LATINO AMERICAN TODAY The Urgency for Education Reform in Minnesota By Veronica Chapel A s highlighted by the 2014 Minnesota Education Summit, a persistent achievement gap has impacted Minnesota’s students for too long. In one example, only 23% of Hispanic students are proficient in reading. The inability of antiquated policy structures to meet the needs of students is clear, and unacceptable. As the 2014 legislative session kicks off, there’s never been a more important time to have a robust discussion about how to improve education in Minnesota. Lackluster results implore state leaders to take bold and action. Veronica Chapel The StudentsFirst Policy Report Card provides a roadmap for us to improve. Currently we’re ranked 34th in the nation, down eight spots from 2013. Overall, we earned a “D” on the 2014 report card with a 1.19 GPA. We can and must do better. It’s time to repeal outdated laws that prohibit school leaders from keeping the most effective teachers in Minnesota’s classrooms. We know that teacher quality is the most important in-school factor affecting student achievement. That’s why we must support school leaders who are asking for changes in state law so they can retain highly effective teachers. We must prohibit students from being assigned to an ineffective teacher for consecutive years. An ineffective teacher generates 50% less learning over the course of a single school year than an average teacher. Our kids deserve better. For us to be successful we must have a sense of urgency and work together to ensure all of Minnesota’s students receive a world-class education. We cannot allow our policy system to fail them or our children any longer. Veronica Chapel currently serves as a Field Coordinator for StudentsFirst Minnesota. Before joining StudentsFirst,Veronica worked on staff in the Minnesota Legislature and served in the Minnesota Army National Guard. Get Involved With StudentsFirst Minnesota! Visit studentsfirst.org/state/minnesota/complete-your-registration Call Us to Advertise! 651-665-0633 and like us on facebook at facebook.com/latinoamericantoday WWW.LATINOAMERICANTODAY.COM
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