Reporteros sin Fronteras lamenta el asesinato de un
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Reporteros sin Fronteras lamenta el asesinato de un
Vol. 17. No. 48 The Hispanic Community's Newspaper Reporteros sin Fronteras lamenta el asesinato de un fotógrafo Reporteros sin Fronteras está muy preocupada por el asesinato de Gregorio Rodríguez Hernández, fotógrafo del diario El Debate en Escuinapa, Estado de Sinaloa (noroeste del México), ocurrido el 28 de noviembre de 2004. “Ante la repetición de actos violentos en México, entre otros contra periodistas, es importante que se ponga en marcha una investigación seria y que no se descarte la hipótesis profesional. Pedimos que se nos mantenga informados de los resultados de las investigaciones”, ha manifestado Reporteros sin Fronteras en una carta dirigida a Juan S. Millán, gobernador del Estado de Sinaloa. El fotógrafo Gregorio Rodríguez Hernández fue abatido el 28 de noviembre de 2004 mientras cenaba en un restaurante, con su mujer y sus dos hijos. Según los testigos, varios LULAC Honors Community Leaders See page 3 Mr. Luis Velez, Colorado Springs Chief of Police individuos que habrían llegado a pie dispararon al fotógrafo a quemarropa, y después se dieron a la fuga. Alcanzado en la cabeza, el cuello y el tórax, murió en el acto. Otras versiones mencionan a dos individuos a bordo de una camioneta. Según el periódico, ya ha sido identificado el presunto autor del crimen. El fotógrafo cubría diferentes temas locales, en terrenos tan variados como deportes, crónica social o seguridad pública. Según Continua en página 18 Photographer gunned down in front of family Reporters Without Borders condemned the slaying of Gregorio Rodríguez Hernández, a photographer with the daily El Debate in Escuinapa, in the northwestern state of Sinaloa. Hernández was gunned down on 28 November while dining in a restaurant with his wife and two children. “In view of the increasing violence in Mexico, especially against the press, all aspects of this murder must be investigated thoroughly including the possibility that it was linked to the victim’s work as a journalist,” the organisation said in a letter to 9 de diciembre - 16 de diciembre 2004 Sinaloa governor Juan S. Millán, asking to be kept informed of the investigation’s progress. Some witnesses said the killers arrived on foot and shot Rodríguez at point-blank range before making off. Hit in the head, neck and chest, he died immediately. Other accounts referred to two individuals using a pickup. The newspaper said one of the presumed killers had already been identified. Rodríguez had various local beats, including sport, society and crime. El Debate news editor Juan Carlos Ramírez said the killing Cont. on page 5 Dr. Angelo A. Christopher USCIS lanzará el InfoPass Our Lady of Guadalupe al nivel nacional El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de EEUU (USCIS), ha abierto a los residentes del área de la Ciudad de Nueva York su sistema de programación de citas por Internet, InfoPass, al cual ha considerado como un hito en servicio al cliente. USCIS ha anunciado también su compromiso para la implementación de InfoPass a nivel nacional, lo que incluiría 33 Distritos de USCIS para septiembre de 2004. Con InfoPass, el público puede programar una cita en línea, con fecha y hora, para reunirse con funcionarios de información de inmigración, evitando la necesidad de esperar a la cola. Puesto en práctica primero en Miami, la Oficina del Distrito de Nueva York es ahora uno de los cuatro lugares claves que ofrecen actualmente esta iniciativa práctica y fácil de usar. El Director de USCIS, Eduardo Aguirre, que asistió al lanzamiento, predijo que InfoPass llegaría a representar la eliminación de las colas de espera fuera de la Oficina del Distrito de Nueva York, el cual sirvió a más de 350.000 personas el año Forbes Trinchera, Inc., has donated a conservation easementover the Forbes Trinchera Ranch See page 20 pasado. “Se trata de otro paso importante para USCIS en nuestro compromiso para ofrecerles a nuestros clientes servicio de la mejor calidad”, declaró el Director Aguirre. “InfoPass comenzó el año pasado en Miami y en cuestión de semanas vimos un descenso drástico de las colas de espera y los tiempos de espera para nuestros clientes. Tenemos optimismo en que conseguiremos los mismos resultados en Nueva York y en todas nuestras oficinas.” InfoPass se ofrece ahora en 12 idiomas: árabe, chino, criollo, inglés, francés, coreano, polaco, portugués, español, tagalo, ruso y vietnamita. USCIS tiene planes de agregar otros idiomas en el futuro. Típicamente, los clientes se pondrían a la cola en varias oficinas de USCIS a veces antes del amanecer para asegurarse de que tendrían la oportunidad de hablar con un oficial de información de inmigración sobre su caso. Debido a la demanda abrumadora, mucha gente debía volverse sin sus respuestas. “Ahora que tenemos InfoPass, las personas que vengan a nuestras oficinas más ocupadas pueden Continua en página 15 Celebrations See page 13 Cher comes to Springs See page 10 Page 2 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 US Olympic Committee Give the Gift of Flight confirms anti-doping stance For those last-minute The United States Olympic Committee is committed to being a leader in the fight against doping in sport. That commitment is evident in our support for the US Anti-Doping Agency, which is recognized and respected as the leading anti-doping agency in the world. American athletes willingly participate in the most rigorous anti-doping program in the world, a program administered by USADA. In 2004, the US Anti-Doping Agency has conducted more than 6,700 tests under its domestic program, of which nearly half have been true no-advance-notice tests. Of those tests, less than one percent have resulted in a doping violation. These results say something powerful about USADA and the overwhelming majority of US athletes who are committed to competing clean and within the rules. In addition, USADA played an integral role in the Balco investigation and in the discovery of the designer steroid THG. The US Olympic Committee will expand its efforts to eradicate doping in Olympic sport with the assistance of the International Olympic Committee, the World Anti-Doping Agency, the US AntiDoping Agency, and any other organization committed to identifying and punishing those individuals and companies attempting to enhance athlete performance through illicit means. Our position on this is clear: there is no room on the US Olympic or Paralympic Team for any athlete or coach who seeks to break the rules by using banned or illegal substances. Hispania News procrastinators consider including something that’s truly unique and easy to give as zerohour approaches. Give the gift of flight with an introductory flying lesson through the national, nonprofit Be A Pilot Program. The experience of actually flying an airplane cannot be rivaled by anything off a store shelf or online retailer’s catalog. To give this memorable gift, simply register the recipient at www.beapilot.com or call 888BE A PILOT. If you register online, you can print a certificate right from the computer and stick it in an envelope with the $49 cost of the lesson. The recipient will take it to a nearby flight school when he or she is ready (more than 2,100 participate in the program, find one in your area at www.beapilot.com/schools) and pays the school at the time of the lesson. Then comes the moment of truth, when the recipient will climb into the cockpit and fly an airplane for about 30 minutes alongside an FAA-licensed instructor. It’s a thrill he or she will never forget. More than 240,000 people have registered for the introductory lesson since 1997, when BE A PILOT was launched by the General Aviation industry to educate the public on the benefits of learning to fly. Now Comes Out on Thursday GUEST EDITORAL The Sky Is Not Falling! By Raoul Lowery Contreras 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 William Green 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 Slapping Mexican haters and immigration critics on the side of the head is deliriously satisfying when the urban myths they live by are shattered by facts. Two examples come to mind: First, the controversy about what percentage of Hispanic votes President George W. Bush received in his re-election; secondly, the changing birth rates among Hispanic women, in particular the birth rates of Hispanic women in California and the fall-off of Hispanic births. In recent days, Hispanic critics have leaped on a phony bandwagon that some people have constructed about exactly what percentage of Hispanic votes the President received. We have seen statements that too many Hispanic Republicans were polled, that numbers were transposed, that one rogue wildly Democratic non-profit objected to national exit polls because its own polls were concentrated in the barrio where it thinks all Hispanics live. Most adjustments, even bona fide ones, have been made by the polling agency that supplied television networks. These adjustments have been downward from the 42-44 percent Hispanic Bush vote it reported on Election Day. Missing from all these stories is the independent Election Day exit poll conducted by the Los Angeles Times Poll. Never famous for being pro-Bush or even pro-Hispanic, the LA Times Poll surveyed 5,154 voters (including 3, 357 California voters) in 136 polling places nationwide. It had a plus or minus 3 percent margin of error. Simply stated: The Los Angeles Times Poll concluded that 45 percent of Hispanics voted for George W. Bush. There have been no adjustments to that conclusion and it directly contradicts the unofficial Democratic poll conducted by the non-profit Democratic group called the William C. Velasquez Institute that polled in only 46 locations in eleven states with a total of 777 respondents. For more clues about its partisanship, the group’s spokesman is professional Democrat Michael Bustamante, former press spokesman for recalled Democratic former governor of California, Gray Davis. In other words, the Velasquez poll and the Mexican haters who use it to criticize Hispanics are both to be ignored for they are both unreliable as purveyors of urban myths and the lies the myths are built on. Now comes the scientific destruction of dire warnings about skyrocketing Hispanic birth rates that are “destined” to plunge California and the country into Third World status. Ignorance and the importation of sky-high Mexican birthrates will, according to Mexican haters, destroy California’s environment, schools, industry and general well being. So state immigration critics and Mexican haters. They are wrong, of course, as real numbers tell truths that discomfort them as all truths do. Mireya Navarro writes in the New York Times: “In California, with the largest Hispanic population, state demographers recently scaled back their population projections for 2040 by nearly seven million people, citing as one major reason the continuing Cont.on page 15 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 Page 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau Celebrates 25th Anniversary The Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau (Bureau) celebrated their 25th Anniversary at their Annual Dinner on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Over 350 guests and members of the Bureau were in attendance. Colorado Springs Utilities, Meredith Corporation, Allegra Print and Imaging and PRACO Advertising sponsored the dinner. Terry Sullivan, President and C.E.O. of the Bureau, led the night’s events, which included the presentation of a special video produced for the Bureau by Monarch Digital, showcasing the past quarter century for the Bureau and its membership. This year’s special Tourism Achievement Award was presented to Helen Beulke, Executive Vice President for the Bureau. Beulke has been with the Bureau for 25 years and was honored for her commitment to the Bureau, as well as to the entire tourism industry throughout the Pikes Peak region. Awarded the 2004 Tourism Industry Employee of the Year awards were Robert Speight (winner-management category), President – Colorado Springs KOA, Tim Lane (runner-upmanagement category) – Resident Manager of Cheyenne Mountain Resort, and Rhonda Bammer (winner-nonmanagement category), Executive Assistant of Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The 2004 Tourism Mascot of the Year award went to Oro and Nugget (burros) of Western Museum of Mining and Industry. Oro and Nugget received the most online votes out of the eleven mascots nominated this year. As part of the Bureau’s 25th Anniversary celebration, the Bureau paid special honor to their charter members. Out of over 700 members, the Bureau has 37 who have been members of their organization from 1980 to the present without interruption. LULAC Honors Community Leaders In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Local Council #3006 and in recognition of WaysOut Academy Family and Youth Services for twelve years of service to the Latino community, members and clients for both organizations gathered and selected two outstanding Latinos for their commitment and work with the Latino community and community at large. Dr. Angelo A. Christopher was selected from the private sector for the Cesar E. Chavez Humanitarian Award for his long time dedication to the improvement of the quality of life for the poor, marginalized and the underdogs in the community. Mr. Luis Velez, Colorado Springs Chief of Police, was selected from the government sector for the Casimiro Barela Public Service Award (Named after the Perpetual State Senator from Trinidad) for implementing innovative Police Department approaches and procedures to improve the safety and community relations with newly arrived immigrants and the Latino community. Twenty-seven nominations were submitted to LULAC and WaysOut Academy. Twelve nominations were received for the Cesar E. Chavez Humanitarian Award and fifteen for the Casimiro Barela Public Service Award and included educators, professionals, business people, women, youth, social workers, Anglos and elder advocates. LULAC president, Luis Cortez, stated the “The Latino community is neglectful for not recognizing and affirming individuals from the Latino community who make significant contributions to the quality of life for the total community. LULAC Advanced Gynecology Professional LLC. Tiene el placer de anunciar Su nueva Practicionera en el Cuidado de Mujeres Tauni Ryan, RNC-NP Habla Español! Aceptando Nuevas Pacientes de Ginecólogia Dr. Angelo A. Christopher winner of the Cesar E. Chavez Humanitarian Award is pleased and proud that the two individuals selected will receive small recognition for work well done. LULAC plans to continue making these awards to deserving community members who for too long have gone without recognition for their hard work and dedication to the betterment of the total community.” Eugene Cortez, Chair of the Selection Committee said, “The selection was difficult and required many hours of meeting and deliberation. However, two great individuals were selected.” The committee was made up of diverse segments from the Latino community including youth, elders, rich, middle-class, poor, men and women. Members from the majority community were also included and made for an interesting discourse as the process moved along. The process was rewarding and LULAC and WaysOut Academy look forward to making the awards an annual event and recognize those in our community that are making a positive contribution,“ stated Eugene Cortez. The awards will be made in the early part of the New Year. LULAC is the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United States. Mr. Luis Velez, Colorado Springs Chief of Police, nominated for the Casimiro Barela Public Service Award. 25 E. Jackson St., Oficina 103 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (719-633-8773) Aceptamos el mayor parte de los seguros medicos, Visa, Mastercard y pagos en efectivo THE LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS is now enrolling! 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The grant will also fund financial education programs delivered by NCLR’s affiliate network. “Our $1 million grant will address one of the most difficult challenges facing low- and moderate-income communities: gaining access to the capital necessary to build vibrant neighborhoods,” said Mark Willis, head of community development for JPMorgan Chase. “This is just the start of what we hope will be a significant and sustainable relationship with NCLR.” A land acquisition fund managed by Arizona-based RDF will receive $750,000 of the total grant. RDF is the nation’s largest and most successful Latino Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the country. RDF will leverage the grant money, along with access to $10 million for loans at favorable rates, to assist NCLR-affiliated community-based organizations around the country in purchasing and developing land for affordable housing, charter s c h o o l s , community child and health care centers, and other service-providing facilities. The balance of the Chase grant will support NCLR affiliates offering a variety of financial e d u c a t i o n services, such as homeownership counseling, 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. 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] affordable banking services, and credit counseling. “Thanks to Chase, this unique investment will bear real fruit in the construction of community facilities that impact the lives of hundreds of low- and moderateincome Latinos throughout the country,” said Tommy Espinoza, RDF president and a longtime community leader in Phoenix. “It’s especially timely to receive this grant in the final month of Raul Yzaguirre’s presidency at NCLR, marking another milestone of his legacy.” Yzaguirre, who is retiring from NCLR this month after 30 years directing the organization, helped launch RDF in 1998 with the goal of providing flexible, high-quality loans and technical assistance to Latino-serving entities. The announcement of the grant was made at RDF’s annual board meeting in Phoenix, with officials from Chase and Bank One presenting the check to Yzaguirre, Espinoza, and Janet Murguia, currently the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of NCLR. She will succeed Yzaguirre in January. “This grant will significantly increase NCLR’s impact as a community development organization,” added Yzaguirre, who also serves as Chairman of the RDF Board of Directors. “I look forward to seeing this partnership with Chase continue to grow in the years to come.” PPWFC looking for dislocated workers The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) announces that it has received additional funding to help dislocated workers retrain or upgrade their skills to increase their employment opportunities. Dislocated workers are people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, such as laid- off workers or those who were involved in a plant or business closing. Scholarships and tuition assistance are available to those who want to retrain into another field, who need to upgrade their skills in their current field, and who meet eligibility requirements. PPWFC can also help with intensive job search, one-on-one résumé review, upgrading of basic skills including math, reading and computer skills and other services. As a first step in the process, dislocated workers should call 667-3700 and schedule an appointment for orientation. Comprehensive settlement endorsed for Xcel Energy Resource Plan Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL) filed with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) an allinclusive settlement agreement regarding its Least-Cost Plan (LCP), which has been endorsed by numerous parties to the regulatory proceeding. Under the agreement, Xcel Energy’s operating company, Public Service Company of Colorado, would move forward with its plan to satisfy a resource need of approximately 3,600 megawatts (Mw) of new generating capacity by 2013. The resource need would be met through a combination of competitive bids for both fossilfueled and renewable energy resources, energy conservation programs and a new coal-fired generating unit built by the company. Approximately 1,600 Mw of existing supply contracts that will expire over the 10-year planning period covered by the LCP could be renewed. One Mw provides enough electricity for approximately 1,000 customers on an average day. Xcel Energy would, according to the settlement, install state-ofthe-art emissions reduction equipment on all generating units at the Comanche Generating Station near Pueblo, including the new, 750-Mw unit to be built at that location. Although the company would more than double the station’s current, 660megawatt capacity, sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from the enlarged station would decline. The new coal-fired unit near Pueblo would be the first such unit built by Xcel Energy in Colorado since the Pawnee Generating Station went into service in 1981. The total cost of the project, including required transmission, is estimated to be $1.35 billion. The proposed settlement will save customers between $500 million and $1.4 billion as compared to other resource options considered. The company would also significantly expand its energy conservation programs, accelerate a study of the feasibility of additional renewable power resources, explore innovative technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and account for potential carbon reduction regulation in resource planning. “We’ve had long, intense and creative negotiations with a wide variety of stakeholders to come up with an agreement that considers not only Colorado’s environment, but also the state’s consumers,” said Fred Stoffel, vice president of policy development for Xcel Energy. “We are pleased to agree on a plan that addresses our customers’ needs for the next decade, and we appreciate the efforts of all energy and environmental experts in Colorado who helped work through the details of this plan.” On April 30, Xcel Energy filed its resource plan with the CPUC. The plan, required by the commission every four years to cost-effectively address ways to meet the state’s growing energy needs, called for a variety of new resources, including renewable energy, natural gas, coal and energy conservation. The company analyzed more than 100 possible combinations of resource options. The CPUC has taken public comment, received testimony from numerous intervening parties, and presided over nearly three weeks of public hearings regarding the resource plan. In mid-November, commissioners suspended public hearings to allow Xcel Energy and interveners time to develop the settlement agreement. Key components of the agreement include: Least-cost resource plan • Construction of a new, 750-Mw coal-fired generating unit near Pueblo; • Additional supply, acquired through an all-source competitive solicitation, could include natural gas, renewable and coal resources to be selected as part of a leastcost mix of generating resources; and • Net present value savings to customers will be $500 million to $1.4 billion as compared with other resource option mixes considered. Comanche Generating Station • The new unit would feature stateof-the-art SO2, NOx, particulate and mercury emissions reduction technology; • The new unit would be built under a confidential construction cost cap; and • Two existing Comanche generating units would receive SO2, NOx and mercury reduction technologies. Energy conservation • Xcel Energy will spend up to $196 million to reduce peak demand by 320 megawatts and conserve 800,000 megawatt-hours of energy through Demand-Side Management (DSM) programs by 2014; and • The company will conduct a Cont. on page 5 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 Page 5 NEGOCIOS - BUSINESS The giver that keeps on giving though the extra-large sweater is 50 percent off, it is not a good gift for your extra-small cousin. Don’t pull out the plastic. Before you charge a holiday gift, ask yourself how the recipient would feel if they knew you compromised your financial situation on their account. As an alternative, shop for something truly meaningful. Books and photos can be inexpensive, but heartfelt gifts. If you can’t afford to purchase a gift, don’t purchase a gift. You are not required to give storebought gifts for the holidays. If your budget does not allow you to buy something the recipient will truly like, get creative instead. Consider giving certificates good for babysitting, back rubs, or lawn mowing. Finally, remember that there is more to the holidays than gifts. If you have a large family or group Cont. from page 4 of friends to buy for this year, study to determine the potential for address the financial impact of consider hosting a holiday party additional DSM resources in existing power purchase contracts and let your gift be one of quality Colorado. on the company’s balance sheet; time. After all, can you remember everything you received last year? Carbon emissions management and • Xcel Energy will promote • Xcel Energy will be permitted to legislation to pursue innovative include construction work in technologies to reduce greenhouse progress in base rate requests, gas emissions; and without offset, beginning with the • Resources in the LCP will be planned 2006 rate case filing, evaluated assuming a $9-per-ton depending upon the company’s CO2 cost for potential capital structure and its senior environmental regulation. unsecured debt rating. Renewable energy The agreement, excluding • Xcel Energy will continue with highly confidential material, is plans to acquire up to 500 available on Xcel Energy’s megawatts of wind power website (www.xcelenergy.com) capacity, through its renewable and will be on file as an 8-K with energy solicitation; the Securities and Exchange • Renewable energy providers may Commission. The CPUC must submit bids in the all-source approve any settlement before it is solicitation of the LCP; and implemented. • The company will accelerate The commission will review the completion of a system impact settlement agreement and study to determine the feasibility reconvene public hearings on Dec. of a 15-percent penetration of wind 8. A public meeting will take place power on its Colorado system. at commission headquarters on Regulatory Plan Dec. 8, beginning at 4 pm, in • The settlement recognizes the which the proposed settlement will company’s need to increase the be fully explained. percentage of common equity in Commissioners could render a Public Service Co.’s financial decision on the proposal later this capital structure to 56 percent to month or early next year. Have you ever received a holiday gift that you really don’t like or need? Maggie Sweeden counts on it. “I plan on regifting at least 10 percent of the gifts I receive,” said Sweeden. “It really helps stretch my holiday budget. I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t get gifts that I could give to someone else,” she admits. Sweeden is not alone. Nearly one-third of adults surveyed by American Express confessed to regifting. Even the etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute approve of the practice in some circumstances. If you plan to regift this holiday season, there are a few rules to follow. For example, a regifted item should be new and in it’s original packaging. You should never regift a one-of-a-kind gift, such as a handmade scarf. And the most important rule of all: never give something back to the original giver. Label items to be regifted clearly to help you avoid this social faux pas. Most people want to give gifts that will be treasured by the recipient; however, that perfect gift can sometimes be expensive. In fact, studies show that consumers plan to spend more than $700 on the holidays this year. To make the most of your holiday gift budget, the experts at Money Management International offer the following advice: Just because something is on sale doesn’t mean it is a good deal. Most everyone likes to get something on sale, but you should never purchase something based on price alone. For example, even Xcel Energy Resource Photographer Cont. from page 1 might have been linked to a brief published on November 24 about a physical attack by two suspected drug traffickers on a doctor who refused to treat an injured person they brought to his surgery. But Ramírez stressed that he did not want to speculate, and that the gunmen could have killed the wrong man. Editor Laura Bejar added that Rodríguez was often asked to take photos of violence linked to drug trafficking. None of El Debate’s reporters had received threats, but the newspaper had requested police protection for two journalists working in Escuinapa. With 25 murders in the past four months, Sinaloa is one of Mexico’s most violent states. hispanianews.com Page 6 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 NOTICIAS EN ESPANOL National Hispanic Council on Aging nombra a Yanira L. Cruz Presidenta y CEO El Consejo Nacional Hispano sobre el Envejecimiento (The National Hispanic Council on Aging o NHCOA), un organismo nacional que se dedica a mejorar la calidad de vida de los hispanos mayores, ha nombrado a Yanira L. Cruz, M.P.H., su nueva presidenta y CEO. La junta de directores de NHCOA presentará a Cruz en una recepción formal de 6 a 8 pm el 30 de noviembre en el Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St. NW, Washington, DC. Charlie Mendoza, presidente de la junta de NHCOA, dijo que Cruz es “la persona correcta en el momento adecuado” para la organización. “Yanira Cruz cuenta con la habilidad, la trayectoria profesional y la empatía necesaria para ayudar a NHCOA a abordar los problemas en aumento que actualmente enfrentan los hispanos mayores de edad”, dijo Mendoza. “Ella está genuinamente interesada en los hispanos mayores, y realmente estamos encantados de contar con ella”. Cruz también es profesora adjunta de salud pública en George Washington University en Washington. Antes de incorporarse a NHCOA, Cruz se desempeñó como directora ejecutiva y funcionaria principal de operaciones de HispanicServing Health Professions Schools (HSHPS) en Washington. Se incorporó a HSHPS después de desempeñarse como directora del LA TOLTECA FOOD Stone Ground Masa, Mexico Hojas, Dried Red Chile Pods, Fresh Posole La Tolteca Food 222 S. Main, Pueblo Call 24 hours in advance (719) 543-5733 Institute for Hispanic Health en el National Council of La Raza (NCLR). En su calidad de la nueva presidenta de NHCOA, Cruz se dedicará a mejorar la calidad de vida para los hispanos mayores y sus familias y comunidades por medio de la política oficial, los esfuerzos educativos, las intervenciones comunitarias, el desarrollo del potencial y la asistencia técnica. “Mi prioridad primordial es generar conciencia nacionalmente sobre los problemas críticos en aumento que afrontan los hispanos mayores; darles voz y voto”, dijo Cruz. “La pobreza sigue siendo desproporcionadamente alta entre los hispanos mayores. Además, los latinos mayores, que cada vez son una proporción mayor de la población de nuestra nación, están representados de manera drásticamente insuficiente en el acceso a la atención de la salud”. Según el Censo de los Estados Unidos, el número de personas mayores se multiplicó por once entre 1900 y 1994, mientras la población en general apenas se triplicó. El número de personas mayores en la población hispana, que se anticipa que se triplique para el 2050, también aumentará. Se espera que el número de hispanos mayores se cuadruplique y pase de ser 4 por ciento de la población mayor total en 1990 a 16 por ciento en el 2050, según el censo. “Muchos estadounidenses están viviendo más tiempo, y los problemas de salud que afrontan los hispanos simplemente aumentarán si no son abordados, lo que perjudicará a las generaciones menores y probablemente a la sociedad”, dijo Cruz. Los hispanos mayores enfrentan un número cada vez más alto de enfermedades crónicas, carencia de vivienda, de puestos de trabajo y de capacidad de comprar alimentos, ropa y necesidades básicas”, según NHCOA. “Por ejemplo, muchos latinos no pueden costear los medicamentos de venta con receta, por lo que van a Tijuana y otras ciudades fronterizas para comprar medicamentos a un precio menor. Pero la calidad de la medicina allí quizá no sea la mejor”, dijo Cruz. “Debemos abordar estos problemas y otros”. El sector de la atención de la salud tampoco está equipado para lidiar con las demandas de los grupos demográficos nuevos, lo que incluye ofrecer servicios apropiados en términos culturales y lingüísticos. “Instamos al gobierno y a aquellos que dictan la política sobre la atención de la salud a que nos ayuden a atender a este grupo,” dijo Cruz. “Se trata de una crisis”. Para poner de su parte, NHCOA lleva sus esfuerzos nacionales de extensión a diferentes regiones del país. Por ejemplo, NHCOA ofrece vivienda a precios módicos y moderados a hispanos mayores en Casa Iris en Washington, DC, y Mira Vista en Garden City, KS, para prevenir su institucionalización prematura e innecesaria. “Muchos latinos mayores no están manteniéndose al tanto de la tecnología”, dijo Mendoza. “Necesitamos contribuir a educarlos al comunicarnos con ellos en sus comunidades, iglesias y grupos, y enseñarles sobre computadoras para que se puedan comunicar con sus familias y entidades gubernamentales sobre Medicare y otras cuestiones críticas”. En Washington, Casa Iris pronto comenzará a ofrecer clases a los hispanos mayores para que aprendan a usar la computadora. “Vamos a poner 15 computadoras en Casa Iris y hacer que todos allí se pongan al día con el siglo XXI”, dijo Mendoza. “Tenemos la esperanza de que aprendan a comunicarse de manera más económica y frecuente con sus familiares.” La familia desempeña una función clave entre los latinos y contribuye a que lleven vidas más saludables y largas (casi cuatro años más que sus homólogos). La cultura y el estilo de vida latino, que incluyen relaciones estrechas con la familia y la comunidad, y una vida espiritual y laboral activa, son influencias positivas en la salud de los latinos mayores. Las fiestas de fin de año aumentan el riesgo a los niños Las fiestas de fin de año pueden ser uno de los momentos más felices del año, lleno de bellos adornos en el hogar, fiestas con amigos y visitas a casas de familiares. Pero según expertos de UT Southwestern Medical Center en Dallas, este momento del año también puede ser peligroso para los niños cuando los adultos que los cuidan o anfitriones de las fiestas olvidan tomar las precauciones adecuadas. “La mayoría de peligros durante la Navidad son los mismos que acechan a los niños durante todo el año, pero las fiestas de fin de año aumentan el riesgo para los niños,” dice el Dr. Robert Wiebe, profesor de pediatría y jefe de división de emergencias pediátricas. “Con la emoción de la temporada, los padres que en otras ocasiones son cuidadosos pueden no siempre recordar pensar en los peligros de ahogos, ingestión y seguridad.” Los expertos de UT Southwestern ofrecen los siguientes consejos: Acerca de los adornos… • Las luces pequeñas, adornos diminutos y agujas de pino en los árboles de Navidad, guirnaldas y coronas pueden ser un peligro para ahogarse. Mantenga cualquier cosa que quepa en la boca de un niño fuera del alcance de los niños. • Las series de focos y otras decoraciones eléctricas pueden ser un peligro para electrocutarse. No sobrecargue los enchufes y utilice únicamente equipo eléctrico que haya sido aprobado por Underwriter’s Laboratory. También inspeccione todos los cordones eléctricos para asegurarse que no se hayan dañado mientras estuvieron guardados. • Las velas, que son más comunes durante las fiestas de fin de año, incrementan el riesgo de incendio. Manténgalas fuera del alcance de los niños y asegúrese de vestir a niños pequeños con ropa a prueba de fuego. • Las lámparas con esencias perfumadas, especialmente las que huelen a comida, son a menudo muy atractivas para los niños pequeños. Manténgalas fuera del alcance de los niños ya que la esencia de ser ingerida puede ocasionar neumonía severa por aspiración. • Las plantas pueden ser peligrosas si los niños deciden comérselas en grandes cantidades. El Holly (acebo) puede producir inflamación en la piel e indigestión estomacal. El Muérdago puede ser tóxico para el corazón, y las flores de pascua pueden causar irritación gastrointestinal. Llame a control de envenenamiento si un niño decide elegir alguno de estos artículos como postre. Acerca de los viajes … • Los abuelos que reciben visitas de pequeños deben asegurarse de que sus casas sean seguras. Los expertos recomiendan invertir en seguros para gabinetes y cubiertas para enchufes, cocinar en las resistencias traseras, y cuando hay piscina, asegurarse completamente que el área sea inaccesible. Continua en página 7 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 Page 7 NOTICIAS EN ESPANOL ¿Se equivocarán el gobierno y el congreso? Dado que la Cámara de Representantes no actuó el 20 de noviembre con respecto a la propuesta respaldada por ambos partidos para implementar las recomendaciones de la Comisión del 11 de Septiembre, ha empezado la cuenta atrás. Entre las cuestiones importantes se encuentran si se promulgará alguna reforma este año y qué disposiciones se incluirán si se llega a un acuerdo para proceder con esta medida en los últimos días del 108º período de sesiones del Congreso. Muchos creen que el Congreso y el Gobierno resolverán estas cuestiones en una semana. Esperemos que no se equivoquen. Aunque las disposiciones del proyecto de ley relativas a la reestructuración de la comunidad de inteligencia ya habían detenido el avance en la propuesta, la insistencia de algunos representantes de que se incluyeran disposiciones mal concebidas relacionadas con la inmigración de la propuesta HR 10, la medida aprobada por la Cámara, en la legislación para la reforma de la inteligencia nacional contribuyó a la paralización. Contrariamente a las afirmaciones de los promotores de HR 10, no darán mayor seguridad a Estados Unidos. La mayoría de las disposiciones en cuestión nunca se sometieron a audiencias, debates o una consideración significativa antes de su aprobación como parte del proyecto de ley de reforma de inteligencia de 561 páginas aprobado por la Cámara. Estas disposiciones prohibirían la aceptación de matrículas consulares y otras formas de identificación; ampliarían considerablemente el régimen de expulsión acelerada—un régimen que en su forma actual contribuye a debilitar en lugar de mejorar la seguridad nacional; elevarían el criterio para poder solicitar asilo de manera que lo convertiría en una barrera insuperable para muchos solicitantes de asilo; convertirían la revocación de una visa en motivo de expulsión y prohibiría toda revisión administrativa y judicial de dicha decisión; suspenderían el recurso de hábeas corpus para toda una serie de órdenes administrativas; expandiría la detención indefinida obligatoria; autorizarían la expulsión a países que carecen de un gobierno en funcionamiento y países que no la consientan; y conectarían directamente la emisión de permisos de manejar con la situación migratoria. Algunos defensores de estas medidas mal concebidas sugieren que el acuerdo alcanzado por los congresistas con respecto a la legislación para la reforma de la inteligencia no incluye ninguna disposición relacionada con la inmigración y, por lo tanto, no hace nada en este sentido para contribuir a la seguridad de nuestro país. Nada podría estar más lejos de la verdad. De hecho, el acuerdo incluye las siguientes disposiciones que incorporan las verdaderas reformas de la inteligencia que han estados las comisionados y las familias del 11 de Septiembre: • Poner a prueba de tecnología avanzada (lo que incluye sensores, videos y vehículos aéreos no tripulados) para asegurar nuestra frontera norte; • Requerir al Departamento de Seguridad del Territorio Nacional (DHS) que diseñe planes para la vigilancia sistemática de la Las fiestas Continua de página 6 • Al visitar a parientes mayores, asegúrese de que los niños no puedan agarrar medicinas que mantengan sobre los muebles, en gabinetes y al lado de la cama. También no olvide la medicina en la bolsa de la abuela. • No olvide supervisar a los niños cuando estén cerca de las mascotas. Incluso aquellas mascotas que por lo general son amigables con los niños pueden morder debido a que están alteradas por los cambios en las rutinas normales, actividad extra en la casa y ruidos escandalosos. Acerca de los juguetes … • Los niños a menudo desean salir y probar su nueva bicicleta o scooter. Antes de que salgan corriendo por la puerta, asegúrese de que lleven puestos cascos y que hayan recibido las indicaciones de seguridad. Una vez afuera, manténgalos lejos de las áreas de mucho tránsito y supervíselos mientras hacen su viaje inaugural. • Asegúrese de que los juguetes que reciben de regalo sean apropiados para la edad del niño y su etapa de desarrollo. Y tenga en mente a los niños pequeños incluso al darle un regalo a sus hermanos más grandes. “Cuando usted le da un juguete a un niño, se lo está dando a toda la familia,” dice la Dra. Susan Scout, profesora auxiliar de pediatría con especialización en prevención de lesiones. Hispania News Now Comes Out on Thursday h i s p a n i a n e w s . c o m frontera sudoeste mediante identificación que permitan el aeronaves pilotadas a distancia; acceso a otras instalaciones • Aumentar el número de agentes federales. de la patrulla fronteriza en 2.000 Mientras el Presidente Bush y anuales durante cinco años; los miembros del Congreso • Aumentar el número de devuelven su atención esta semana investigadores de la Oficina de al asunto de la reforma de la Aplicación de las Leyes de inteligencia, les instamos a que Inmigración y Aduanas en 800 al rechacen las medidas contra los año durante cinco años; inmigrantes y las libertades civiles • Aumentar el número de camas incluidas en HR 10. disponibles para la detención y la Aplaudimos a los congresistas expulsión migratorias por parte del del Senado y la Cámara que DHS en 8.000 anuales durante participaron en la conferencia que cinco años; han mantenido esta postura, • Endurecer los requisitos para la resistiéndose a las medidas mal solicitud de visas; concebidas que no aumentarán • Criminalizar en tráfico de nuestra seguridad y tienen muy extranjeros; poco que ver con la seguridad y el • Hacer que la oferta de formación terrorismo. de tipo militar para organizaciones Instamos al Presidente Bush a terroristas designadas sea un delito que una su voz a la de estos sujeto a deportación; congresistas. • Ordenar un estudio de la GAO (American Immigration Lawyers de las posibles debilidades del Association) sistema de asilo de Estados Unidos; • Decretar la inadmisibilidad y la deportabilidad de todo extranjero que cometa actos de tortura, ejecuciones extrajudiciales o atrocidades en el extranjero; Commercial & Residential • Establecer una estrategia antiterroristas sobre viajes; Move-in, Move-out our specialty. 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P&G distribuyó cupones para los productos Bounce, Bounty, Charmin, Dawn y Downy como parte de su encarte en periódicos BrandSaver el Domingo 3 de Octubre de 2004, el cual llegó a más de 52 millones de hogares. Anelsie Ramos, del Departamento de Relaciones Exteriores para Procter & Gamble estuvo presente junto con Ronald F. Gibbs, Vice Presidente de Mercadeo, Desarrollo y Comunicaciones para el Fondo de los Estados Unidos para UNICEF en la entrega del cheque por $250,000. “Estamos enormemente satisfechos de entregar este cheque al Fondo de los Estados Unidos para UNICEF y de este modo ayudar a hacer una diferencia en los niños de Latinoamérica”, expresó Ramos. “Estamos deseosos de trabajar juntos para Anelsie Ramos (derecha) de Proctor & Gamble presenta un cheque de $250,000 a Ronald F. 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Se lo debemos a los millones de estadounidenses que votaron por nosotros para que seamos una oposición vital y vocal que se aprieten los cinturones para luchar por escuelas de calidad, un medio ambiente limpio, una patria segura, mayor acceso a servicios de salud y oportunidades económicas para todos lo estadounidenses.” Serrano se une al Presidente del Caucus Demócrata en la Cámara Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) y al subcoordinador de votos demócrata en la Cámara Ed Pastor (D-AZ) como uno de los tres hispanos de más alto rango de cualquier partido en el Congreso. El Senado no tiene ningún hispano en estos momentos, pero dos senadores hispanos nuevos formarán parte de esa cámara legislativa en enero. Serrano retendrá sus puestos como el único congresista de la Ciudad de Nueva York en el Comité de Asignaciones de la Cámara y como el demócrata de más alto rango en el Sub-comité que otorga los fondos a los departamentos de Comercio, Justicia y Estado. 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 Page 9 DEPORTES Champions!!! Metro Slips by Adelphi for National Title Goals come from MacDonald, Almaraz and Hanavan The Metropolitan State College of Denver women’s soccer team’s (25-1) season culminated in the greatest way today as the squad defeated Adelphi University (204-1) 3-2 at the Midwestern State University soccer field for the 2004 national championship. The title is Metro State’s first women’s soccer national championship and the first collegiate soccer championship in the state of Colorado. Junior midfielder Marina MacDonald (Inverness, Scotland) and senior midfielder Adrianne Almaraz (Bakersfield, Colo.) each recorded potential game winners before sophomore forward Kylee Hanavan (Thornton, Colo.) finalized the game and a championship with 39 seconds remaining. Metro blasted the Panthers for a 13-5 shot-on-goal advantage, forcing Adelphi keeper Christine Conway to make 10 saves through the match. The Roadrunner’s year ends with the team winning its final 23 games. “For these young ladies to go out and win a national championship,” said head coach Danny Sanchez. “They’re the best in the country, and you can’t take that away.” For their efforts four women from the Metro State squad were named to the Championship AllTournament Team. Senior midfielder Ymara Guante (Tucson, Ariz.), junior back Stephanie Prouty (Gig Harbor, Wash.), Hanavan and MacDonald each made the list. 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Finally at the 2:40 mark a Hanavan corner found MacDonald who buried the ball with a header. Due to the Runners’ consistent pressure Adelphi keeper Christine Conway was forced to make five saves, while junior Mandy Allen (Broomfield, Colo. made none. Chad Friehauf invited to Alabama for Harlon Hill Trophy presentation Colorado School of Mines senior quarterback Chad Friehauf (Brush, CO/ Brush) was announced as one of three finalists who have received invitations to attend the 19th Annual Harlon Hill Trophy Presentation Banquet for the naming of the top player in Division II Football next weekend in Florence, Alabama. Coca-Cola, the City of Florence, AL, and Trustmark Construction sponsor the Hill Trophy. The sports information directors at their respective s c h o o l s nominated candidates for the 2004 Hill Trophy and those nominations were then reviewed by the Hill Regional A d v i s o r y Committees, which trimmed the list of candidates to no more than six per region. 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Calling this her final touring appearance on the concert stage, Cher’s “Farewell Never Can Say Goodbye Tour” is an incredible spectacle, a hits-laden career overview that traverses four decades with signature tunes from each era. "I Got You Babe,” “If I Could Turn Back Time” and “Believe” are part of glorious production numbers that sparkle with extravagant costumes and dazzling choreography. Critically acclaimed by The New York Times, called “Flawless” by Newsweek, “Everything a Cher fan could want” by the Boston Globe and a “Cher delight” by the Houston Chronicle, this extravaganza has lived up to the diva’s promise to deliver fans “the Cher-ist show on Earth.” Santa Checks Out the Christmas Mail The postal elves at the US Post Office at 3655 E. Fountain will play host to Santa next Tuesday between 2 and 6 p.m. Bring the kids along when you drop off those all-important packages and let them have a word in Santa’s ear. When: Tuesday, December 14. 2 to 6 p.m. Where: US Post Office, 3655 E. Fountain 4HE2%0INVITESYOUTOGETINTOTHE(OLIDAY(ABITx Cher has logged over 250 performances on the “Farewell Never Can Say Goodbye Tour” and entertained over 2.2 million fans in North America alone. NBC’s televised special of her concert drew more than 17 million viewers and won three Emmy Awards, with the DVD release of that program becoming an instant chart-topper. The Very Best of Cher two-CD set, released to coincide with the tour, has sold in excess of 2 million copies, achieving double-platinum status. Tickets Are now on sale at all TicketsWest locations including all Front Range King Soopers and select City Markets. To charge by phone, call (719) 576- 2626 or (866) 464-2626 or get tickets online at www.ticketswest.com. Tickets are $100.00, $79.50 and $54.50 reserved plus applicable facility fee and TicketsWest service charges. Showtime is 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The World Arena is located at 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs. World Arena Wednesday February 2nd PPCC Brings Los Vendidos to the Stage Pikes Peak Community College Acting students will perform a one-act production of Los Vendidos (The Sellouts) on Thursday, December 9 at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Campus Theatre, 5675 S. Academy Blvd. The play is based on the original production of Teatro Campesino, written by Luis Valdez. This entertaining, satirical play is based on cultural nuances of the Spanish speaking communities of the American Southwest. The production is a showcase performance for the Theatre programs, and is free and open to the public. For more info call 540-7423. 4HE,ITTLE3ISTERSOF(OBOKENAREBACK $IRECTOR(ELA2OBRANs-USIC$IRECTOR2OBERTA*ACYSHYNs#HOREOGRAPHER0ETER3TRAND .OVn$EC &RIDAYSAND3ATURDAYSATPMAND3UNDAYSATPM 4)#+%43ORWWWCSlNEARTSCENTERORG 2EP4HEATRE 3EASONPRESENTEDBY $)!-/.$30/.3/23 0REMIER3PONSORS ?S]W[fS`WhW`[`Y )NDULGEYOURSENSESWITHlNEDINING ANDSENSATIONALTHEATRE #ALLTOMAKERESERVATIONS The National Western Stock Show Rodeo and Horse Show bucks into Denver in January 2005 at the National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. For more details and schedule of events see www.nationalwestern.com. 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 Page 11 ENTERTAINMENT Triumphant Return for Grammy Winner Dave Valentin High School of Music and Art sponsoring the concert to be held before taking up the flute at the age at the Antlers Hilton Hotel. of 16. Private lessons with master Recognizing the importance of the jazz and classical flutist, Hubert performance The Antlers Hilton Laws and early professional work Hotel is offering a special Valentin with some of the leading bands of Concert package for those who are the day quickly established the from outside of the Colorado young musician as a rising star on Springs area or those who simply his instrument. want to make a weekend event of In 1979, at the age of 26, he the concert. Two options are recorded his first album as a leader, available: initiating an uncommonly - Option 1: Two concert tickets, successful and long-running hotel room (double occupancy) association with GRP Records. and Sunday brunch for two: The partnership produced 16 $186.44 albums and solidified Valentin’s - Option 2: Two concert tickets and position as one of the best selling hotel room (double occupancy): instrumental artist of his era. This $138 incomparable artist has become Capsule: Dave Valentin in concert. one of the most in-demand guest Saturday, January 15 at 8 p.m. The soloists in fusion, traditional and Antlers Hilton Hotel, 4 South Latin jazz today, and has earned Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs. uncommon distinction as featured Tickets available at the Pikes Peak soloist and musical director for Center box office at $25 each. Or Latin music icon, Tito Puente’s call the Urban League at 719 634Tropijazz ensemble, the Golden 1525 to reserve tickets on your credit card. For information on the Latin Jazz All-Stars. Valentin Concert package call 719 The African-American advocacy Valentin’s distinctive style moves from traditional jazz to full-out jazz fusion. Grammy-award-winning jazz audience results in all those by the native New Yorker whose group The Urban League is 473-5600 flute player Dave Valentin returns attending his concerts having a total command of Latin and nonto Colorado Springs in a benefit sense that they know him on a Latin styles makes him unique in performance for the Urban League personal level. the world today. Valentin has received several of the Pikes Peak Region Saturday, Even in a genre of music where January 15, 2005 at The Antlers virtuosity is the rule and not the Grammy nominations and has exception, Dave Valentin stands often been selected by the readers Hilton Hotel. Valentin’s electrifying out. The recent history of of JAZZIZ and Downbeat performances with the flute have contemporary jazz and Latin magazines as the top flutist in jazz. won acclaim from reader’s surveys music has produced few He won a Grammy last year for Boletos de Ida y vuelta saliendo de Denver o Colorado Springs: conducted by major publications instrumentalists as singularly his work with The Caribbean Jazz Buenos Aires $650 Caracas $480 Panama $370 serving jazz enthusiasts as well as talented, artistically accomplished Project, with a CD called “The Santiago,Chile $640 Cancun $350 Salvador $370 critical acclaim for his big-selling and popular as this remarkable Gathering.” Sao Paulo,Rio $520 PuertoVallarta $350 Guatemala $440 albums and CDs. Valentin’s musician, composer, arranger and Born in the South Bronx in 1952 $325 Merida $360 Lima $440 distinctive style moves from bandleader. Indeed, for almost two to Puerto Rican parents from the Mexico $360 Quito $570 traditional jazz to full-out jazz decades, the role of the flute in city of Mayaguez, Valentin studied Guadalajara $325 Acapulco fusion. His ability to relate to an Latin jazz has all but been defined percussion at New York City’s Bogota $540 Montevideo $810 Guayaquil $570 AMIGO TRAVEL 1800-709-2838 Children Theatre at PPCC, With a Visit From Santa Pikes Peak Community College Acting students will perform the play Just Like Us for schoolchildren grades K-4 on Saturday, December 11 at 11 a.m. in the Centennial Campus Theatre, 5675 S. Academy Blvd. Santa Claus will appear after the show to meet the children. The play is free; however, please bring a can or two of food to donate to Care and Share. About the play: The production is designed to introduce elementary schoolchildren to theatre. Just Like Us teaches a critical lesson about prejudice in a fun, non-preachy manner. The story is told by an old tree, who stands neglected in a park. On one side of the park live the poetry loving Greens. On the other side of the park the Blues reside, where they enjoy playing musical instruments. Sadly , there is nothing but intolerance, fear and hatred between the Greens and the Blues. Why? No one quite remembers, but these ingrained feelings diminish the quality of everybody’s lives, including the poor tree, who is left abandoned in the middle. When a storm brings the aqua and purple Allina to the park, both the Greens and Blues learn some eyeopening lessons about each other and about life. This thoughtprovoking piece is ideal for touring and leaves the audience ready to launch into contemplative discussions and problem solving as children explore their own beliefs about stereotyping and prejudice. *Impuestos no incluidos. Precios pueden cambiar sin previo aviso *Aplican algunas restricciones WWW.AMIGOBESTFARES.COM Page 12 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 AUTOMUNDO Pontiac G6 is the 2005 Car Pontiac G6 es el auto del año 2005 para of the Year for Women Autos Mujeres al Volante editors of Autos Mujeres al magazine, the Latin market #1 Volante found all these vehicles to las mujeres automotive magazine for women, today announced the selection of the Pontiac G6 as the 2005 Women’s Car of the Year. The Chrysler Town and Country was selected as the Minivan of the year for Women. The Toyota Tacoma was selected as the Truck of the Year for Women and the Chevy Equinox was selected as the Sport Utility of the Year for Women. After many hours of testing, the be user-friendly, affordable with performance and style to be loved by women. Since the beginning the G6 has been embraced by many women including Milka Duno (race car driver), Oprah Winfrey, Ileana Muñiz (publisher of Autos Mujeres al Volante) and many others not only women but also many men in the automobile industry have given excellent scores to the G6. Need a Car? Johnny Chavez at Phil Long KIA, Chapel Hills Direct: 719-867-6812 or 719-867-6800 Kick Gas. FrontRangeExpress.com Call (719) 636-FREX (3739) or Toll Free 1 (877) i25-FREX (425-3739) Public Transportation - Wherever Life Takes You. Las mujeres también escogen el Toyota Tacoma como Truck of the Year, Chevy Equinox SportsUtility of the Year y Chrysler Town and Country como MiniVan of the Year La revista número uno dedicada al automóvil para la mujer, Autos Mujeres al Volante editada por la revista FAMA, evaluó lo mejor del mercado automovilístico y puso frente a frente a los nuevos modelos del 2005. En la comparativa de más de diez candidatos, los ganadores fueron, Auto del Año, Pontiac G6. Considerado el auto más apropiado para la mujer latina de hoy que se hace sentir. Es un auto práctico que fue diseñado con mucho amor y sobre todo pensado para las necesidades de la mujer. Es cómodo, habitable, rentable y seguro. Su conducción suave y poderosa. Lo primero que busca una mujer cuando compra un auto además del precio es lo que llamamos “amor a primera vista”, luego sentarte para quedarte o desilusionarte. Lo segundo es que el auto sea práctico, que tenga todos esos detalles útiles a bordo. Las mujeres saben bien lo que quieren y el Pontiac G6 pasó nuestra prueba comentó, Ileana Muñiz, Publisher de la revista Autos Mujeres al Volante. Es un auto que se vende a partir de $21,300 dólares; bien pagados por las ventajas que ofrece. El Pontiac G6 está equipado con una serie de amenidades que llenan la copa. Es un ganador porque es un auto con estilo propio que se define muy moderno y deportivo. Tiene además ese toque que a la mujer le gusta, es potente y seguro. Las mujeres miran mucho ese punto crucial, nada de extremos y el Pontiac G6 está diseñado con una estética y un comportamiento de conducción que guardan ese equilibrio. Según la ganadora de carrera de autos, Milka Duno, quien ahora es la vocera del Pontiac G6, es un auto en el que se puede confiar por eso aceptó que usaran su imagen en las campañas publicitarias de Pontiac. Este año la estrella de la televisión Oprah Winfrey, junto a Pontiac y GMC, regalaron 276 Pontiac G6 a mujeres en su show de televisión. No gustó mucho el diseño interior, coincidimos con los comentarios que nos hizo su diseñador, “a penas pones las manos en el volante forrado de cuero, quedas integrado al vehículo, y sientes en el asiento cada curva”. Los indicadores son grandes y de fácil lectura, a las mujeres nos gusta mucho eso. Los acabados metálicos le dan un toque elegante y deportivo al G6, así también las llantas de 20 pulgadas, refuerzan su proporción atlética y musculosa. Los faros delanteros inclinados hacia la doble parrilla, semejantes a los ojos de un tigre y su configuración inspirada en los relojes deportivos y de múltiples esferas. La tecnología LED de alta luminosidad elegida para el sistema de iluminación. El acabado y el reflejo del color lo hacen el ganador. Stay safe with Trooper Novotny In this first article we will discuss the recent changes to Colorado’s child passenger safety law, which became effective on August 01, 2004. The change in this law is intended to further protect our children and reduce injuries during traffic crashes. The previous version of the child safety law required children from infant to four years old or forty pounds to be in child restraint seats. Colorado’s new law has been expanded to include children up to six years old or fifty-five inches tall and addresses seat positioning for maximum safety. The new law requires infants to ride in a rear-facing child safety seat until they are at least one-yearold and weigh at least 20 pounds. Children aged one to four years old that weigh from 20 pounds up to forty pounds must be restrained in a forward-facing child seat. Children between the ages of four to six and less than fifty-five inches tall are to be restrained using booster seats. Lastly, a child who is at least six years old or at least fifty-five inches tall and under the age of sixteen must be properly restrained with a safety belt regardless of where they are seated in the vehicle. For maximum safety and effectiveness, regarding child safety seats, follow the manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations regarding use in vehicles equipped with airbags. For more information on child seat safety please visit www.carseatscolorado.com. The next article will cover the new and significantly changed teenage graduated driver license process. Please buckle up and drive safely. Trooper Randy Novotny is with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and in a regular column will address new , changing and clarify existing laws. The State Patrol wants to promote safety and keep the community informed. That goal begins with education. 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 Page 13 RELIGION Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations in Colorado Springs Diocese of Colorado Springs Celebrates its Patroness, Our Lady Of Guadalupe Sunday, December 12th at St. Mary’s Cathedral Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 2715 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Sunday December 12 5 a.m. Danzas, Mariachi, Mass - reception follows 8 a.m. Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass en Español For more information please call 633-7204 The following is the schedule of events: 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. – Festivities begin with the faithful gathering at Acacia Park 2:00 p.m. – Danzantes will do homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Procession/Rosary begins moving toward St. Mary Cathedral. 3:00 p.m. – Holy Mass will be celebrated promptly with Bishop Michael J. Sheridan presiding. Holy Trinity Catholic Parish 3122 Poinsetta Dr. Phone (719) 633-2132 Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 a.m. Mass Reception to follow at Cathedral Please plan on joining us. Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2021 W Pikes Peak Av. Phone (719) 633-8711 Saturday, December 11 at 8 a.m. Mass (If inclement weather prohibits gathering at Acacia Park, the faithful will gather at Cathedral for Rosary at 2:00 p.m.) St Patrick’s Catholic Church 6455 Brook Park Drive. Phone (719) 5983595 Saturday, December 11 at 5 p.m. Mass St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral 22 W. Kiowa St., Colorado Springs Our Lady of Guadalupe at Holy Apostles Parish Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations - Pueblo Holy Apostles will host a special celebration of our Patroness on Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12 that will change and add mass times on this weekend: 7 a.m. Las Mananitas at Sacred Heart Cathedral 7 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral Conejos Saturday, December 11 No 5:30 p.m. Mass or 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 6:00 p.m. Mass – Bilingual Bishop Tafoya will conduct mass at Our Lady of Guadelupe in Conejos Saturday, 11 December at 7 p.m. Sunday, 12 December at 11 a.m. Sunday, December 12 5:30 a.m.– Mañanitas 6:00 a.m. – Spanish Mass 7:30 a.m. – Mass, 9:30 a.m. – Mass 11:30 a.m. – Mass, 5:30 p.m. – Mass Holy Apostles Parish 4925 N Carefree Cir. Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Phone: (719) 597-4249 ¿Quién es Our Lady of Guadalupe? In 1531 a “Lady from Heaven” appeared to a poor Indian at Tepeyac, a hill northwest of Mexico City; she identified herself as the Mother of the True God, instructed him to have the bishop build a temple on the site and left an image of herself imprinted miraculously on his tilma, a poor quality cactus-cloth, which should have deteriorated in 20 years but shows no sign of decay 469 years later and still defies all scientific explanations of its origin. Her message of love and compassion, and her universal promise of help and protection to all mankind, as well as the story of the apparitions, are described in the “Nican Mopohua”, a 16th century document written in the native Nahuatl language. There is reason to believe that at Tepeyac Mary came in her which makes this apparition very special. An incredible list of miracles, cures and interventions are attributed to Her. Yearly, an estimated 10 million visit her Basilica, making her Mexico City home the most popular Marian shrine in the world, and the most visited Catholic church in the world next to the Vatican. Altogether 24 popes have officially honored Our Lady of Guadalupe. His Holiness John Paul II visited her Sanctuary four times: on his first apostolic trip outside Rome as Pope in 1979, and again in 1990, 1999 and 2002. The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12th. In 1999, Pope John Paul II, in his homily from the Solemn Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, during his third visit to the sanctuary, declared the date of December the 12th as a Liturgical Holy Day for the whole continent. During the same visit Pope John Paul II entrusted the cause of life to her loving protection, and placed under her motherly care the innocent lives of children, especially those who are in danger of not being born. Page 14 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 SALUD National Hispanic Council on Aging names Yanira L. Cruz President and CEO The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), a national organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for the Hispanic elderly, announced that it has named Yanira L. Cruz, MPH, as its new president and CEO. The NHCOA Board of time” to serve the organization. “Yanira Cruz has the skills, the professional background and the empathy and understanding to help NHCOA address the growing problems that face the elderly Hispanic population today,” Mendoza said. “She sincerely cares about older Hispanics, and we’re absolutely thrilled to have her.” Cruz is also an adjunct professor 2XUPLVVLRQLVWRZRUNV\QHUJLVWLFDOO\WRDVVLVWRXUFOLHQWVLQDFKLHYLQJD of public health at George EDODQFHRIERG\PLQGDQGVSLULW2XUIRFXVLVWRSURYLGHDYDULHW\RI Washington University in WHFKQLTXHVWKDWZLOODOORZ\RXWRREWDLQRSWLPXPKHDOWK Washington. 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As NHCOA new president, 1$FDGHP\%OYG&RORUDGR6SULQJV&2 Cruz will focus on improving the RU quality of life for the Hispanic ZZZVSULQJVKHDOWKDQGZHOOQHVVFRP elderly and their families and communities through public policy, educational efforts, community-based interventions, capacity building and technical assistance. “My first priority is to raise national awareness of the increasing critical issues facing the Hispanic elderly - to give them a voice,” Cruz said. “Poverty remains disproportionately high among Hispanic elderly. In addition, the Latino elderly, which is increasingly becoming a larger proportion of our nation’s population, is severely Directors will introduce Cruz at a formal reception Nov. 30 from 6 8 pm at the Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St. NW, Washington, DC. Charlie Mendoza, board chairman of NHCOA, said Cruz is the “right person at the right 6SULQJV+HDOWKDQG:HOOQHVV 6WDUW<RXU+HDOLQJ-RXUQH\7RGD\ 6WDUW<RXU+HDOLQJ-RXUQH\7RGD\ underrepresented in health care access.” According to the US Census, the number of elderly increased eleven fold between 1900 and 1994, while the general population has only tripled. The number of elderly among the Hispanic population, which is expected to triple by 2050, will also swell. The Hispanic elderly population is expected to jump fourfold, from 4 percent of the total elderly population in 1990 to 16 percent by 2050, according to the US Census. “Many Americans are living longer, and the health problems facing Hispanics will only grow if left untreated, crippling younger generations and perhaps society,” Cruz said. Hispanic senior citizens face an increasing number of chronic illnesses, lack of housing, jobs and the ability to buy food, clothing and basic necessities, NHCOA says. “For example, many Latinos can’t afford basic prescription drugs, so they are going to Tijuana and other border towns to buy medicine for less. But the quality of medication there may not be the best,” Cruz said. “We have to address these and other problems.” The health care industry also is ill prepared to deal with the demands of this emerging population, including offering culturally and linguistically appropriate services. “We’re calling on the government and health care policymakers to help us serve this population,” Cruz said. “This is a crisis.” To do its part, NHCOA brings its national outreach to different regions of the country. For example, NHCOA offers low and moderate income housing to older Hispanics at Casa Iris in Washington, DC, and Mira Vista in Garden City, KS, to prevent their premature and unnecessary institutionalization. “Many Latino elderly are falling behind with technology,” Mendoza said. “We need to help educate them by reaching out to them in their communities, churches and groups and teach them about computers so they can communicate with their families and government agencies on Medicare and other critical issues.” In Washington, Casa Iris will begin offering classes soon so Hispanic seniors can learn to use a computer. “We’re going to put 15 computers into Casa Iris and bring everyone there into the 21st century,” Mendoza said. “We’re hoping they will learn how to communicate more inexpensively and more frequently with their family members.” Family plays a central role for Latinos and contributes to a healthier and longer life for them - nearly four years more than their counterparts. The Latino culture and lifestyle - including strong ties to family and community and an active spiritual and work life - are positive influences in the health status of elderly Latinos. Breast Cancer Foundation Funds Outreach Programs The Colorado Springs Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation announced grants for 2005 totaling $422,494 for breast health education, screening, and treatment support programs in El Paso, Pueblo and Teller counties. In addition, $107,000 has been contributed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Award and Research Grants Program. The 2004 Komen Colorado Springs Race for the Cure® and other year-round Komen fundraising events will provide funding for seventeen projects in 2005 including the Community Mammography Project (El Paso County Department of Health & Environment), Cancer Control for Women in their Forties (St. MaryCorwin Medical Center, Pueblo), ANGELS: Enhancing Breast Health Education, Screening, and Prevention among AfricanAmerican Women (Penrose Cancer Center, Colorado Springs) and The Breast Cancer Resource Center (Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs). Founded in 1982 in memory of Susan G. Komen, the Komen Foundation’s mission is to eradicate breast cancer as a lifethreatening disease through research, education, screening and treatment. In 2003, more than 100 Komen Affiliates nation-wide contributed over $30 million dollars to their local communities. Thanks to more than 75,000 volunteers dedicated to the fight against breast cancer, the Komen Foundation is the world’s largest private funding source for community-based breast health education as well as breast cancer screening and treatment programs. Together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous individual donors, the Komen Foundation has raised more than $600 million for the fight against breast cancer. For more information about breast health or breast cancer, visit the Komen Foundation’s Web site, www.komen.org, or call its National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline, 1.800 I’M AWARE® (1.800.462.9273). Recipients of the 2004 grants are: ANGEL Network: Enhancing Breast Health Education, Screening, and Support for African-American Women Penrose Cancer Center $35,000 Grassroots educational outreach to African-American women providing monthly breast cancer education programs, instruction in breast self-examination, and a support group for women with breast cancer. Asian Women’s Breast Health Program Asian Pacific Development Center $29,536 Breast cancer education programs for culturally and linguisticallyisolated Asian women providing assistance with screening, referrals and translation. Breast Health for Homeless Women Peak Vista Community Health Center, Inc., Colorado Springs $22,844 Cont. on page 20 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 Page 15 NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT InfoPass al nivel nacional Continua de página 1 estar seguras de que obtendrán toda la asistencia que necesitan”, declaró Mary Ann Gantner, Directora de Distrito de USCIS en Nueva York. “Y pueden fijar sus citas para una fecha y hora que les sean convenientes.” InfoPass es una de las varias innovaciones de USCIS diseñadas a hacer que los servicios de inmigración sean más prácticos y accesibles para el público general. USCIS también ofrece solicitud electrónica (E-Filing), que permite a los clientes solicitar un beneficio The Sky Is Not Falling! Cont. from page 2 drop in the fertility rate of Latina women to 2.6 children per woman in 2003, from 2.8 in 1997 and 3.4 in 1990.” de inmigración en línea. La solicitud electrónica contiene actualmente ocho de los formularios utilizados con mayor frecuencia, los cuales representan más del 50% de las solicitudes presentadas cada año. Para finales de 2006, la solicitud electrónica contará con doce formularios que representarán más del 90% de las solicitudes presentadas anualmente. Los clientes también pueden comprobar el estado de su solicitud en trámite en línea, y crear una carpeta de un máximo de 100 casos para comprobar. USCIS también ofrece a los clientes actualizaciones por correo electrónico cuando cambia el estado de su caso. Para acceso a los servicios de USCIS por Internet, visite www.uscis.gov. Programa de Puesta en Marcha de InfoPass para las Oficinas de Distrito de USCIS en Otras Partes de la Nación (tentativo): 9 de agosto - Buffalo; Newark; Filadelfia 16 de agosto - Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; Portland, ME; Nueva Orleans 18 de agosto - Chicago; Houston 23 de agosto - Cleveland; Detroit; San Juan; Washington DC 30 de agosto - Anchorage; Honolulu; Phoenix; Portland, OR; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle 8 de septiembre - Denver; El Paso; Harlingen; Helena; Kansas City; Omaha; San Antonio; St. Paul Santa Fe Crossing LLLP has established December 20, 2004 as the final date for receiving claims from sub-contractors and/or suppliers of Saccamano Enterprises, Inc. for Contract I.F.B. 03-272, Studzinski Block Interior Finish of Santa Fe Crossing Apts. This notice does not effect any other contract between Santa Fe Crossing LLLP and Saccamano Enterprises, Inc. All claims must be presented to: Mr. Jack Quinn, Executive Director Historic Renovations of Pueblo, Inc. General Partner of Santa Fe Crossing LLLP 1414 N. Santa Fe Ace. Pueblo, CO 81003 no later than 3:00 p.m., MDT, December 20, 2004. Any claims received after that date and time will not be considered. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Frank Pacheco at 719-544-6230. LEGAL NOTICE LAS ANIMAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT STATE OF COLORADO 200 East First Street, Room 304 Trinidad, CO 81082 IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH, AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY, OF FRED HAUGHT Deceased. Thomas J. Kimmell, Reg. No. 9043 Zarlengo & Kimmell LLC 1775 Sherman Street, Suite 1375 Denver, CO 80203 Telephone 303-832-6204 / Fax 303-832-6401 [email protected] LEGAL NOTICE LAS ANIMAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT STATE OF COLORADO 200 East First Street, Room 304 Trinidad, CO 81082 Case No. 2004-PR-37 Coincidentally, the poverty rate among California’s Hispanic immigrants fell by almost 20 percent between 1990 and 2000, paralleling the birth rate drop. Nationally, the Hispanic birth rate has droppedto 2.7 children per woman from 2.9 in the 90s. Coupled with the measurable drops in Hispanic birth rates, falling poverty, climbing collective wealth (estimated Hispanic income in 2010 is $1 trillion) and the emergence of more Hispanic population growth from native born than from immigration, their urban myths continue to fall by the truth wayside, as well they must. As President Ronald Reagan once proclaimed, “Facts are stubborn things.” Contreras’ newest book—The Illegal Alien: a Dagger Into the Heart of America?? is available at www.floricantopress.com and www.amazon.com IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OR DEVISEES OR BOTH, AND OF INTERESTS IN PROPERTY, OF ARTHUR HAUGHT Deceased. Thomas J. Kimmell, Reg. No. 9043 Zarlengo & Kimmell LLC 1775 Sherman Street, Suite 1375 Denver, CO 80203 Telephone 303-832-6204 / Fax 303-832-6401 [email protected] PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT: 1.This proceeding concerns the estate of Fred Haught, the decedent. 2.This action pertains to the Decedent’s interest in real property located in Las Animas County, which has the following legal description: Case No. 2004-PR-35 T32S R67W, 6th PM, Las Animas County, Colorado Section 17: SW/4, W/2SE/4 Section 18: S/2 Section 19: Lots 1 and 2, E/2W/2, SE/4NE/4 Section 20: NW/4, W/2NE/4, SE/4NE4, SE/4, E/2SW/4 Section 21: SW/4, N/2NW/4, W/2SE/4 Section 27: W/2SW/4 Section 28: N/2, SE/4, N/2SW/4 Section 29: N/2NE/4, SE/4NE/4, NE/4NW/4, NE/4SE/4 Section 30: Lots 3 and 4, E/2NW/4 Section 31: Lots 1 and 2 Section 32: E/2S/2, SW/4NW/4 Section 33: W/2E/2, W/2, SE/4SE/4 Containing 3,430.53 acres more or less NOTICE AS TO HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS AND PROPERTY INTERESTS BY SPECIAL PROCEEDING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT: 1. This proceeding concerns the estate of Arthur Haught, the decedent. 2. This action pertains to the Decedent’s interest in real property located in Las Animas County, which has the following legal description: T32S R67W, 6th PM, Las Animas County, Colorado Section 17: SW/4, W/2SE/4 Section 18: S/2 Section 19: Lots 1 and 2, E/2W/2, SE/4NE/4 Section 20: NW/4, W/2NE/4, SE/4NE4, SE/4, E/2SW/4 Section 21: SW/4, N/2NW/4, W/2SE/4 Section 27: W/2SW/4 Section 28: N/2, SE/4, N/2SW/4 Section 29: N/2NE/4, SE/4NE/4, NE/4NW/4, NE/4SE/4 Section 30: Lots 3 and 4, E/2NW/4 Section 31: Lots 1 and 2 Section 32: E/2S/2, SW/4NW/4 Section 33: W/2E/2, W/2, SE/4SE/4 Containing 3,430.53 acres more or less T32S R68W, 6th PM, Las Animas County, Colorado Section 12: S/ESW/4, NE/4SE/4, S/2SE/4 Section 14: SE/4SE/4 Section 21: E/2NE/4 Section 22: S/2NE/4, W/2NW/4, N/2SE/4 Section 23: NE/4NE/4, S/2NE/4, SW/4NW/4, N/2SW/4, N/2SE/4, SE/4SE4 Section 24: E/2NE/4, W/2NW/4, SE/4NW/4, SW/4 Containing 1280.00 acres more or less 3. The names of each interested person and each owner by inheritance is set forth below, as follows: NAME Aubrey Haught See page 13 NOTICE AS TO HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS AND PROPERTY INTERESTS BY SPECIAL PROCEEDING ADDRESS INTEREST AND RELATIONSHIP 1400 West 1220 North 100% / Son Le Hi, UT 84043 T32S R68W, 6th PM, Las Animas County, Colorado Section 12: S/ESW/4, NE/4SE/4, S/2SE/4 Section 14: SE/4SE/4 Section 21: E/2NE/4 Section 22: S/2NE/4, W/2NW/4, N/2SE/4 Section 23: NE/4NE/4, S/2NE/4, SW/4NW/4, N/2SW/4, N/2SE/4, SE/4SE4 Section 24: E/2NE/4, W/2NW/4, SE/4NW/4, SW/4 Containing 1280.00 acres more or less 3.The names of each interested person and each owner by inheritance is set forth below, as follows: NAME Janice Haught ADDRESS AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH OF MINORS PO Box 500 Inmate # 84109 Canon City, CO 81215 Roxana M. Hill 148 Badger Drive Walsenburg, CO 81089 INTEREST AND RELATIONSHIP 50% / Wife 50% / Daughter Thayer L. Haught 148 Badger Drive 0% / Son Walsenburg, CO 81089 (Not entitled to inherit because plead guilty to manslaughter in death of decedent pursuant to Section 15-11-803, C.R.S.) 4. All interested persons and owners by inheritance shall appear and answer this petition within twenty days after service of the notice if personal service occurs within the state of Colorado or thirty days after service if personal service occurs outside the state of Colorado or service is had by mail or by publication. 4.All interested persons and owners by inheritance shall appear and answer this petition within twenty days after service of the notice if personal service occurs within the state of Colorado or thirty days after service if personal service occurs outside the state of Colorado or service is had by mail or by publication. 5. All objections to the petition must be filed in writing with the Clerk of the Las Animas District Court at the address indicated above and by providing a copy of such objection or other response to the undersigned counsel at the address indicated above and the filing fee paid within the time required for answering the petition and the hearing shall be limited to the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. 5.All objections to the petition must be filed in writing with the Clerk of the Las Animas District Court at the address indicated above and by providing a copy of such objection or other response to the undersigned counsel at the address indicated above and the filing fee paid within the time required for answering the petition and the hearing shall be limited to the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. 6. 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Monte Carlo V8 Auto, A/c, Leather Great Shape $4,500 Call: 719-264-9778 Page 18 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 Best Wishes For A Happy Holiday Season! asesinato de un fotógrafo Continua de página 1 el director de información del diario El Debate, Juan Carlos Ramírez, el asesinato podría estar eventualmente relacionado con una nota publicada el pasado 24 de noviembre, en la que se denunciaba la agresión, por parte de dos individuos sospechosos de estar implicados en el tráfico de droga, de un médico que se negó a curar a un herido que le habían llevado a la consulta. Sin embargo, el director ha subrayado que no quiere hacer especulaciones. Para él, los autores también pudieron equivocarse de persona. Por otra parte, la redactora jefe, Laura Béjar, ha precisado que al fotógrafo se le requería frecuentemente para que sacara fotos de actos violentos, relacionados con el tráfico de droga. A pesar de que hasta ahora ninguno de sus reporteros había sido víctima de amenazas, el periódico ha pedido protección policial para dos periodistas que trabajan en la ciudad de Escuinapa. Con 25 asesinatos en los últimos cuatro meses, el Estado de Sinaloa es uno de los más peligrosos del país. Library Cont. from page 19 ¡Venga a ARC, Haga Su Sueño Realided! Tenemos casas prefabricadas por menos de $12,000. Listas para habitar. access to information as dictated by its mission and contract with the public it serves. The expectation of the community for good government – for responsible, sound financial practices that support innovation through careful planning – is being met by the District. Not in a vacuum, but by relying on the participation of citizens in all stages of the process: needs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The District incorporates public input with technological advances, new service delivery models, and staff development to reach its goals and objectives. “As we look strategically at the next five years, PPLD will focus on the development of library service to all citizens in our community, including expansion to Fountain, Briargate, and Falcon, while preserving and improving service to our core neighborhoods throughout the District,” says Aponte. “Unfortunately, there are too many examples in our community where government services and facilities are falling short of need. It is our responsibility to do whatever we can through creative collaborations and innovative organizational planning to fulfill our statutory mandate to serve our residents’ dynamic informational, educational, and cultural needs”. PPLD is actively improving its libraries through modest expansions and the introduction of service automation, fiscally sound answers to service challenges. To that end, the Rockrimmon, Ruth Holley, and Ute Pass Branch Libraries have been expanded while current plans include modest growth in our Cheyenne Mountain and Sand Creek facilities. Self Check Out is one of the new services allowing the District to cover more ground. It offers patrons a fast, user-friendly experience with the support of library personnel. “The public no longer sees librarians as just the ‘keepers of knowledge’,” Aponte said. Questions about the District’s planning or the suit can be directed to the Pikes Peak Library District: José Aponte, Executive Director, 719-531-6333, x2010. Champions!!! Metro Cont. from page 9 later (2:44) Guante was dragged down in the box and awarded a penalty-kick chance. The nod went to Almaraz to take the shot and she easily slid the ball past a frozen Adelphi goalkeeper. As the two sides battle back and forth in the final 10 minutes each team earned opportunities for a tally, but it was the Panthers that struck first with a place-kick goal at 4:05. Again the game was tied and the squads played a new game for the final few minutes. Just as the fans were preparing to enter overtime, Hanavan found the back of the net after knocking in a rebounded loose ball with 39 seconds remaining. Coach Sanchez’s overall record improves to 65-5-4 (.929) at Metro State. The UConn grad has also developed five All-Americans, including Hanavan and Guante from the 2004 season. Friehauf invited to Alabama Cont. from page 9 Llame a ARC @ 1-866-509-5325 The winner of the 2004 award, which is presented by the National Harlon Hill Award Committee, will be announced at the Harlon Hill Trophy and Division II Football Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, December 10 in Florence, prior to the NCAA Division II Football Championship Game on Dec. 11. Friehauf finished the 2004 season with an NCAA Division II record 384 completions in 516 attempts (74.4%) for an NCAA Division II record 4,646 yards and 39 touchdowns, the 10th best for a single season in Division II history. He also ran 144 times for 717 yards and 15 touchdowns. Friehauf set an NCAA Division II record with 5,363 yards of total offense this season and his 412.5 total offensive yards per game was also and NCAA II single season record. In two playoff games this year, including CSM’s first ever playoff win, 52-33 over Midwestern State on Nov. 13, Friehauf went 88-of114 (77.2%) for 900 yards and eight touchdowns and also ran for 144 yards and two more touchdowns. He accounted for 1,044 of the 1,127 yards gained by Mines in two playoff games, including 559 in the win over Midwestern State, the most by a player in a Division II game this season. Friehauf finished his career as the all-time leader at Mines in attempts (1,183), completions (773), passing yards (9,873) and touchdowns (84). He was 22-8 (.733) as the starting quarterback at CSM, which ranks him ninth alltime in Division II with quarterbacks who have a minimum of 25 starts. He is sixth on the all-time Division II total offense list (10,679), 12th in career pass efficiency (152.6), tied for 11th on the all-time passing yards list (9,873) and 15th on the all-time passing touchdown list (84). Senior quarterback Drew Beard of Southeastern Oklahoma State and senior running back Derrick Wimbush of Fort Valley State are the other top vote-getters from a field of eight national finalists in voting by the sports information directors at the 150 schools that compete in Division II football and the Division II conference sports information directors. Hispania News Now Comes Out on Thursday h i s p a n i a n e w s . c o m 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 Page 19 COMMUNITY NEWS Library looks to future following Court’s decision The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has prevailed in the court case filed against it a year ago in El Paso County District Court. Judge Thomas Kane of the Fourth Judicial District granted the motion for summary judgment submitted by PPLD based on the merits of the case, finding in favor of the District on the three points of the complaint: • The District’s 1986 mill levy authorization constituted voter approval in advance for the District’s subsequent mill levy increases. • The District has substantially complied with TABOR’s limitations on fiscal year spending and revenues for fiscal years 1999–2003. • The District’s lease and purchase agreements include non-appropriation clauses and do not, therefore, equate to multi-year fiscal obligations. Administration and staff at the Library are encouraged by the findings. “We are anxious to put this case behind us and return to the business of building capacity and operating award-winning libraries,” said Executive Director José Aponte. “Our focus needs to be on ensuring excellent service and resources for everyone within the District.” The Plaintiff in the case has filed a notice of appeal to have the Colorado Court of Appeals review the District Court’s decision. The Library is confident that the appellate courts will affirm the District Court’s decision. As both a special taxing district and a public library, PPLD has two critical levels of accountability to the people of El Paso County. It must at once operate conscientiously and deliberately within legal mandates, and strive always to ensure free and equal *(748,&.&$6+ CORTEZ AD HERE • • • • • • Judgments Poor Credit Bankruptcy Foreclosure Collections Low FICO Cont. on page 18 In Loving Memory of Louise J. Lopez ppnb spanish December 15, 1943 to November 15, 2002 Two years without you have been very difficult. We all have missed you deeply and our tears will always come and go. You will always have a special place within our hearts. Your absence is still painful, but your fight is over and you are now in God’s hands with Jesus. I know how much you loved your Kentucky Fried Chicken, Diet Pepsi and it hurts to think about it and to see them. Sadly missed by your brother Joseph Atencio, all the Atencio family, your family in Oklahoma, your son Rob, your sisters and your brothers. We will never forget you Louise In Loving Memory of David Paul Gonzalez March 15, 1981 to February 18, 2003 You are always in our hearts and prayers and we will never forget. We miss you deeply. Your life was too short. The Gonzalez and Atencio families … OK … OK … OK … OK … OK … OK Lower Rate Lower Payment* Debt Consolidation Home Improvement 100% Financing Reduce Your Payment By Up To 40%, w.a.c. Page 20 9 de diciembre 2004 - 16 de diciembre 2004 COMMUNITY NEWS Conservation Agreement Protects 80,000 Acres Forbes, Inc. and Colorado Open Lands announced that Forbes Trinchera, Inc., a subsidiary of Forbes, Inc., has donated a conservation easement over the Forbes Trinchera Ranch, in Costilla County, Colorado. The gift is the largest conservation easement in Colorado history. The conservation easement, which confines any future development, will protect the vast 80,000-acre property in perpetuity. The spectacular Trinchera property comprises the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains between the towns of La Veta and Fort Garland, south of Highway 160. The Forbes Trinchera Ranch includes Harrison, Napoleon, Trinchera and Cuatro Peaks, and is drained by the upper seven miles of Trinchera Creek. The Forbes Trinchera Ranch is the largest remaining undeveloped land parcel within the historic Sangre de Cristo land grant, which dates to 1843. Purchased by the late Malcolm Forbes in 1969 as a family retreat, the property has been managed since that time to maintain and enhance its ecological values. Christopher “Kip” Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes, commented on the decision saying, “The possibilities and opportunities of this conservation easement of Trinchera Ranch are the fulfillment of my family’s 30-year dream to preserve this extraordinary part of America. Very rarely are one’s visions so completely fulfilled. “Our family is very grateful to Ty Ryland, Trinchera’s manager, and his father, Errol, who managed the ranch before him. We are also indebted to the incredible ranch team, which has worked so long and hard to maintain this amazing, historic property. “We also wish to thank Colorado Open Lands and all the people who worked so diligently to create this important effort on behalf of conservation for future generations.” The Forbes Trinchera Ranch dominates the east-facing views from Fort Garland and the southern San Luis Valley with views of snow-capped peaks, vast expanses of conifer forest interspersed in autumn with golden aspen and cottonwoods, and broad grassland valleys. The ranch’s size, elevation and climate contain a rich diversity of ecotypes, from alpine tundra to subalpine forests, pinon-juniper, cottonwood riparian systems, and forbes and grasses. Wildlife, particularly big-game species, are abundant, including elk, big-horn sheep, mule deer, black bear and lion. Bald and Golden eagles frequent the property and trout populate the drainages. Daniel Pike, President of Colorado Open Lands, said, “The Forbes Trinchera Ranch is a jewel. Few properties of this size and diversity exist in the United States, let alone Colorado. Protecting a Ranch such as this is a rare opportunity. The Forbes family has preserved something truly unique for all of us.” Management of the property under the conservation easement will continue largely as it has in the recent past. A forest management plan, prepared by the State of Colorado and designed to enhance ecological and wildlife values, is already in place. Wildlife is managed in accordance with agreements with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. An active program to restore and enhance native grasses has been under way for several years, and will continue. Use of an existing conference center and hunting lodge will also continue. 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Healing Therapies for Cancer Patients St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center $7,500 A collaborative program with the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center to provide medically-appropriate, healing arts services for breast cancer patients including medical massage, yoga, music therapy, art therapy, and journaling. Latina Breast Health Outreach Initiative: JUNTAS Contra el Cancer del Seno Penrose Cancer Center $40,000 Bilingual breast health education, screening and case management services for Latinas. Culturally sensitive outreach by Promotoras (women who promote health) will be used to identify and remove barriers to screening and treatment. Outreach Programs Cont. from page 14 One-to-one outreach, education and breast health services to homeless women in El Paso County. Breast Health Public Awareness & Case Management Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc. $41,554 Community breast health education and comprehensive case management service for breast cancer screening and follow up care. Cancer Control for Women in Their Forties St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center $43,000 Screening mammograms and diagnostic follow up for women ages 40-49 who are un-insured or who have limited financial resources. Clinical Trials: Minority Recruitment Strategies St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center $15,300 A project designed to explore factors involved in the successful recruitment of Hispanic women to breast cancer trials and to identify resources for education about clinical trials among Hispanic women. Community Mammography Project El Paso County Department & Environment $70,000 Comprehensive breast exams, screening mammograms, and diagnostic follow up for low income and un-insured women under the age of 50. Complementary Therapy Access for Breast Cancer Patients Memorial Hospital Cancer Center $5,275 Complementary/holistic/ integrative therapy: (relaxation training, yoga, massage, exercise, Reiki, smoking cessation, acupressure, etc.) for breast cancer patients undergoing conventional medical treatment to help enhance quality of life. Financial Treatment Support Sense of Security $20,000 Non-medical financial support for breast cancer patients in El Paso, Pueblo, and Teller counties who need assistance with housing, utilities, transportation, food, medical insurance premiums, or child care during treatment. Genetic Counseling for High Risk Women Penrose Cancer Center $30,185 Genetic counseling and breast cancer risk analysis for women and families with emphasis on outreach to the African-American and Hispanic communities in Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Healing Opportunities for Personal Enrichment (H.O.P.E.)