READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15,RUMBONEWS.COM 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE,FREE! MA •TAKE YEAR ONE 22 .: |Rumbo GRATIS :. 1 Rumbo cumple 21 años hoy! Rumbo is 21 today! RumboEDICIÓN NO. 578 (MA) Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, Andover, North Andover, Lowell Mayo/May 15, 2017 The BILINGUAL Newspaper of the Merrimack Valley (NH) Salem, Nashua, Manchester Ganadora del concurso Comienzan Reinados de arte congresional de Semana Hispana

2017 winning painting, “Trapped Introvert” Winner of Congressional Art Contest |15 Efrén Rodríguez irá a exposición en Vermont Quilt Festival En los reinados llevados a cabo en el Senior Center el día A la izquierda, la Reina Chiquitica 2017, Elsie Fuentes - sábado, 6 de mayo, 2017 donde fueron electas las reinas Miss Elegancia and Miss Cooperación Efren Rodriguez is going Chiquititas e Infantil que aparecen en la foto, y representarán a la Semana Hispana 2017, la cual estará honrando a la mujer, A la derecha, la Reina Infantil 2017, Grace Colindres - Miss to Vermont’s Quilt Festival su poder y excelencia. |5 Cooperación, Miss Elegancia y Miss Fotogénica. Page 13 Fotos: Justo García. Nombres: Germinudy Jiménez Feria de Salud en el Senior Center Colecta a favor de Lawtown Boxing Gym

El pasado sábado, 6 de mayo, se llevó a cabo la Feria Anual de Salud en el Senior Center Un grupo de oficiales electos y comerciantes han iniciado una colecta a favor de Lawtown de Lawrence. En la foto, Martha Lavigne, de Royal Health Group, tomando la presión Boxing Gym. “Primero, queremos empezar reemplazando estos guantes por nuevos”, arterial a Heriberto Paredes. |8 dice el Concejal at-Large Brian De Peña. |10

Attendance from across Merrimack Fundraiser for Lawtown Boxing Gym A group of elected officials and local merchants have started a collection in favorof Valley at L’Italien-hosted Activist Forum Lawtown Boxing Gym. "First, we want to start replacing these gloves with new ones," Page 2 says Councilor at-Large Brian De Pena. |10 2 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 22 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 578 • MAY 15, 2017 Attendance from across EDITORIAL | EDITORIAL Merrimack Valley at L’Italien- Parece que fue ayer ste 15 de mayo 2017, Rumbo celebra veintiún años de fundado. Es cierto hosted Activist Forum que el tiempo pasa muy rápido y nos sorprende ver que ya han pasado Etantos años. Después de varios años de frustración debido a que en aquella época Dalia Díaz trabajaba para el Departamento Escolar de Lawrence y veía Emma Friend, Communications and Legislative Aide como los partes de prensa que enviaba eran ignorados por los periódicos del área. Mi respuesta a su frustración siempre era la misma, “si no te gusta, empieza tu LAWRENCE, MA: Over 150 people happening organically, at the grassroots – propio periódico.” attended a political engagement in which is everything we were hoping for. Y así lo hizo. Un buen día, aprendiendo del dicho “nadie es profeta en su Lawrence, hosted by State Senator Barbara The energy was amazing –the Merrimack tierra”, nos decidimos, sin ser periodistas y sin tener noción de cómo y dónde L’Italien, D-Andover. Titled “Let’s Valley is a force to be reckoned with. I imprimir un periódico, lanzamos la primera edición, que fue dedicada al desastre Get Organized! Building a Grassroots look forward to holding more of these de la Malden Mills y de cómo su propietario Aaron M. Feuerstein estaba Coalition of Activists in the Merrimack type of events in the near future.” luchando para mantener a todos sus empleados en la nómina hasta completar la Valley,” the forum for local activists drew The event began with appearances reconstrucción. people from across the Merrimack Valley, from Massachusetts Democratic Party Durante todos estos años hemos aprendido muchas cosas. Hemos aprendido from Westford to Georgetown, to New Chair Gus Bickford, who spoke about the a entender a esta comunidad mucho mejor que antes. Cubriendo eventos ha sido Hampshire, to the Relief’s In to learn how recent wave of Democratic activism seen la forma más fácil de ver nuestras diferencias y también nuestras similitudes. to become better involved in issue activism across the country, and former Patrick Ansiamos y trabajamos por las mismas cosas en la vida y cuando nos tratamos in their area. administration official Jay Gonzalez, con respeto, vemos que somos iguales sin importar qué idioma hablamos. The event featured breakout sessions currently running for Governor, who Vinimos a vivir a Lawrence hace muchos años porque nos gustó la ciudad. A on nine hot-button issues, moderated spoke on the importance of activism medida que aprendimos ‘cómo funciona’, llegamos a sentir un profundo respeto by statewide organizations whose beginning with the grassroots. por su historia y deseamos contribuir para que futuras generaciones aprecien work involves advocacy in those areas. During the breakout sessions – three lo que dejemos atrás. Cuando comenzamos, el futuro era inseguro; nadie podía Moderators emphasized ways that attendees breakout sessions of three groups each predecir el éxito, particularmente cuando ninguno de nosotros teníamos noción could take concrete actions to organize –Jordan Berg Powers of Mass Alliance their own communities and volunteer in moderated a session on running for office. del giro a que estábamos dedicándonos, pero la necesidad de información local the Merrimack Valley to help further these Liza Ryan of the MIRA Coalition existía y nos aventuramos. causes, and local organizations provided moderated a session on immigration. Este sentimiento no ha cambiado: todavía no nos consideramos periodistas more information about the work they do Members of the Merrimack Valley pero nuestros corazones están en el lugar apropiado esperando que esta ciudad sea in the area. Prevention and Substance Abuse Project un poquito mejor porque Rumbo estuvo aquí una vez. “Today was a great, big step for the moderated a session on combating the Gracias a todos los que nos han ayudado a que estos veintiún años hayan sido Merrimack Valley. To convene all of opioid epidemic. una bella experiencia. Ya sea con sus anuncios, escribiendo para el periódico, these folks, from my Senate district and Pablo Ruiz of Raise Up Massachusetts o simplemente estando disponible cuando buscábamos alguna información, la far beyond, looking to make a genuine moderated a session on labor and gente de esta ciudad fomentan nuestro compromiso de continuar haciendo todo lo positive difference in the community, was economic justice. mejor que podamos. a joy,” said Senator L’Italien. Vashti Selix of Freedom “Fundamentally, this is about Massachusetts moderated a session on Seems like yesterday building a coalition - we’re seeing a lot of transgender and other LGBTQ issues. his May 15, 2017, Rumbo celebrates twenty-one years of its founding. It is organizations looking to do similar work, Joe O’Brien of the Environmental but not talking to each other, and a lot of League of Massachusetts moderated a true that time passes very quickly and we are surprised to see that so many people who, particularly since the election, session on environment. Tyears have already passed. After several years of frustration because at that are eager to get involved in activism and Barbara Madeloni of the time Dalia Diaz worked for the Lawrence School Department and saw how the political engagement but don’t quite know Massachusetts Teachers Association press releases she was sending out were ignored by the newspapers in the area, how best to do it. A big thank-you to all moderated a session on education. my answer to her frustration was always the same, “if you don’t like it, start your the groups that came up and participated – Leda Anderson of Planned Parenthood own newspaper.” these are huge statewide groups, some of League of Massachusetts and Sarah And so we did. One day, learning from the saying "nobody is a prophet in his which are chapters of even larger national McCarthy Welsh of the Massachusetts own land," we decided, without being journalists and having no idea as to how and organizations, that we at the State House Women’s Political Caucus moderated a where to print a newspaper, we launched our first edition, which was dedicated to interact with on a regular basis. People up session on women’s empowerment and the Malden Mills disaster and how its owner Aaron M. Feuerstein was struggling here, though, don’t often get to enjoy that reproductive justice. to keep all his employees on the payroll until the rebuilding was over. same level of involvement. We felt it was And Darrin Howell of 1199SEIU During all these years we have learned many things. We have learned to important to bring these groups up here. Massachusetts moderated a session on understand this community much better than before. Covering events has been I’m especially looking forward to the boost criminal justice reform. the easiest way to see our differences and also our similarities. We crave and work in participation the local organizations will Local organizations included the for the same things in life and when we treat each other with respect, we see that hopefully get after this. Merrimack Valley Clean River Project we are the same no matter what language we speak. “The event was a huge success – and Merrimack Valley Prevention and We came to live in Lawrence many years ago because we liked the city. As we’re already seeing coalition-building. Substance Abuse Project. we learn 'how it works', we come to feel a deep respect for its history and we want Folks who attended the LGBTQ breakout Spanish-only speakers participated to contribute for future generations to appreciate what we leave behind. When we session were telling me they are planning thanks to translation equipment. started, the future was uncertain; nobody could predict success, particularly when follow up meetings and action steps. It’s none of us had any notion of the turn we were engaging in, but the need for local information existed and we ventured. This feeling has not changed: we still do not consider ourselves journalists but our hearts are in the right place hoping this city is a little better because Rumbo was here once. Thank you to all those who have helped make these twenty-one years a beautiful experience. Whether it's with your ads, writing for the newspaper, or simply being available when we are looking for some information, the people of this city encourage our commitment to continue doing our best. Rumbo The BILINGUAL Newspaper of the Merrimack Valley DIRECTOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Dalia Díaz [email protected]

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también? Tal vez los estudiantes musulmanes nombres y nos quedamos con la impresión Volviendo a la que están siendo constantemente acosados Delegación de Lawrence de que hay problemas en River City. Si segregación racial en este país también pedirán la separación. en el Ayuntamiento nuestros representantes no se llevan bien y Este país ya no es un "crisol" donde ponen una cara feliz en un momento como Aquellos de nosotros que recordamos los inmigrantes vinieron a formar una Asistí a la reapertura de la oficina en ese, no puedo creer que pueda haber algún los años 60 no podemos creer que los días nación mejor. Las muchas divisiones que el Ayuntamiento de Lawrence dedicada a tipo de cooperación en privado. de la segregación racial podrían regresar vemos hoy son indicativas de un país que la delegación estatal para prestar un mejor ¿Recuerda lo que dije hace un par de pero están aquí nuevamente. se desmorona por el odio y la falta de servicio a sus electores en este área. Fue semanas sobre Kindergarten Lawrence? Esos fueron los días horribles de la tolerancia. mal atendida si no contamos los miembros historia de Estados Unidos, tanto como del personal, empleados de la ciudad y Discordia en el la esclavitud. Los cantos de "iguales pero "Tengo un sueño de que mis cuatro obvios amigos de los políticos que vemos separados" eran comunes. El cantante hijos pequeños algún día vivirán en todas partes. Departamento Escolar Sammy Davis Jr. podría quedarse en los en una nación donde no serán Probablemente, la razón de ello es que Ha habido un par de artículos hoteles para blancos sólo porque Dean juzgados por el color de su piel sino fue tratado como un evento político más publicados en The Eagle-Tribune que me Martin y Frank Sinatra presionaban a por el contenido de su carácter". que un servicio a nuestros residentes. Esta preocupan. En primer lugar, fue la reducción la gerencia para permitirle tener una oficina se había abierto a tal efecto desde el (casi eliminación) de la biblioteca de la habitación. Los niños negros no podían - Martin Luther King, Jr. 12 de junio de 2015; usted puede encontrarlo escuela secundaria lo que fue alarmante. asistir a las escuelas y universidades para 28 de agosto de 1963 en nuestra edición del 15 de junio. Al ser La reacción del superintendente durante la los blancos, dejando a los estudiantes un año electoral, lo organizaron como una reunión del comité escolar a ese artículo fue negros asistiendo a las escuelas en las nueva cortesía del Alcalde Dan Rivera. un clamor público que nunca debería haber peores condiciones. Libertad de expresión Kendrys Vasquez fue el único concejal ocurrido. El comportamiento irrespetuoso Por último, a mediados de los años 60 y violencia de la ciudad presente y Patricia Mariano hacia otro miembro nunca es excusado, experimentamos la situación de "transporte la única miembro del comité escolar, pero particularmente del líder en educación en la en autobús" transportando niños negros de Hay una línea muy fina entre la libertad lo más notable de todo fue la ausencia de ciudad. sus barrios para asistir a mejores escuelas de expresión y la incitación a la violencia los Representantes Estatales Juana Matías El artículo que lo siguió en el Tribune en áreas blancas. Algunos de ellos tendrían y debemos pedir más sensibilidad al hacer y Diana DiZoglio. Nadie mencionó sus fue igualmente fuerte y ofensivo. que viajar más de una hora en cada dirección comentarios públicos. y a menudo se volvió sangriento. La gente Me refiero al caso del profesor de la apedrearía a los autobuses llevando a los Universidad Texas A & M, el Dr. Tommy NECESITAN CHOFERES PARA TRANSPORTAR ANCIANOS estudiantes, a veces haciéndoles daño por Curry, que pidió el genocidio blanco, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Lawrence, una coalición de comunidades la ira de aquellos que no podían ver a sus diciendo en un podcast de 2012 "para ser de fe, agencies de servicio social y organizaciones de salud, está buscando propios hijos mezclándose con ellos. igual, para ser liberados, algunos blancos voluntarios para llevar a ancianos a citas al médico y otras citas de calidad ¡Días tristes y oscuros! pueden tener que morir". de vida a través del Programa de Friends in Deed de Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley. Ahora estoy horrorizada de que algo El Presidente de Texas A & M, Michael K. Young, se negó a disciplinar o despedir al que fue tan ansiosamente luchado durante Si usted puede, aunque sea ocasionalmente, por favor, llame a Renee A. profesor porque la Primera Enmienda de la tantos años, está volviendo y fue decidido Baker, reclutador de voluntarios, al 978-946-1463 (y mencione Interfaith por los estudiantes universitarios negros Constitución de los Estados Unidos protege Caregivers.) mismos que solicitan tener una graduación los derechos de otros a ofrecer sus puntos separada para ellos. de vista personales, por muy reprochables Gracias de parte de Interfaith Caregivers y los muchos ancianos que La Universidad de Harvard es la más que sean esas opiniones. Eso puede ser necesitan de los servicios de choferes voluntarios para poder permanecer reciente en adoptar esta política. Stanford, cierto pero, en los tiempos violentos de hoy, independientes en su propio hogar. Temple y Columbia tienen graduaciones debemos ser más cuidadosos con nuestras de estudiantes negros. El año pasado, declaraciones públicas. Harvard fue nombrada la segunda mejor Hay mucha gente loca por ahí que universidad para afroamericanos por las consideraría esa declaración como darle sus revistas Essence y Money. bendiciones para cometer crímenes contra Los estudiantes afirman que es una puntos de vista opuestos. Ha sucedido manera más de celebrar su cultura y contra homosexuales, musulmanes e herencia. Estoy segura de que muchos de incluso ataques contra iglesias de todas las sus familiares mayores no están contentos denominaciones. con esa decisión de exclusión. Sólo piense en lo que pasaría si una ¿Qué le sigue: los estudiantes latinos persona blanca dice eso acerca de los que quieren celebrar la suya por separado, negros. La Movida LUNES A VIERNES | 6AM - 8AM Noticias Locales, Nacionales e Internacionales incluyendo Puerto Rico, Centro y Suramérica. 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Para más información y ventas: 978-325-1986 ó por email Productor [email protected] José Ayala READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15, 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 22 .: Rumbo :. 5 Comienzan Reinados de Semana Hispana

Reinados llevado a cabo en el Senior Center el día sábado, 6 De izquierda a derecha, categoría Infantil: De izquierda a derecha, categoría Chiquititas: de mayo, 2017 donde fueron electas las reinas Chiquititas V-Reina, Luz Molina. Reina, Grace Colindres, Virreina, Victoria Espinosa, seleccionada Miss e Infantil que aparecen en la foto, y que representarán a la también seleccionada Miss Cooperacion, Miss Fotogénica. Reina Elsie Fuentes, seleccionada Miss Semana Hispana 2017, la cual estará honrando a La Mujer, Su Elegancia y Miss Fotogénica y Princesa, Naomi Elegancia y Miss Cooperación. Princesa Jesani Ortiz, Poder y Excelencia. Fotos: Justo García. Nombres proveídos por: Montero también seleccionada Miss Amistad. 4ta seleccionada Miss Amistad. 4ta finalista Emely Silva, Germinudy Jiménez. finalista, Shantal Almonte (no aparece en la foto) (no aparece en la foto) 6 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 22 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 578 • MAY 15, 2017 Entradas aún disponibles para una velada con David Ortiz

Los boletos todavía están disponibles Ortiz ha sido nombrado como All educativo y cultural de para el 19no Foro Anual de celebridades de Star 10 veces y tres veces Campeón de la los residentes del área. Middlesex Community College con David Serie Mundial. Actualmente tiene el récord El patrocinador de los Ortiz. El bateador designado del Boston de la temporada de Boston Red Sox con 19 eventos del Celebrity Red Sox, ya retirado, será entrevistado 54 jonrones, y es un líder absoluto en la Forum es The TJX por Dan Roche de WBZ-TV a las 8 p.m. historia de las Ligas Mayores de Pelota Companies, Inc. el jueves, 8 de junio, en el Auditorio de por jonrones, carreras impulsadas y éxitos Entre los oradores Lowell Memorial. bateando como bateador designado. del pasado se encuentran Las ganancias de Celebrity Forum Ortiz será entrevistado por Dan Roche, Walter Cronkite con Doris apoyan becas para estudiantes de un galardonado corresponsal deportivo y Kearns Goodwin, Colin Middlesex. Desde 2004, $269,000 en reportero de WBZ-TV y myTV38 (WSBK- Powell, el ex presidente Celebrity Forum Scholarships han sido TV). Líder en la cobertura deportiva de George Bush con la ex otorgados a 104 estudiantes de MCC. Boston durante dos décadas, Roche ganó Primera Dama Barbara Además de Becas del Foro de Celebridades, un Premio Emmy de Nueva Inglaterra por Bush, Rudy Giuliani, la Fundación MCC otorga anualmente más la Serie Deportes Destacados en "Red Sox David McCullough, de $100,000 en becas estudiantiles. Esta Semana". Barbara Walters, Tim David Americo Ortiz Arias, Entradas para una noche con David Russert, Geena Davis, popularmente conocido como "Big Papi", Ortiz varían de $34 a $100. Los boletos se Mike Wallace y Chris y completos del estado, educamos, es el bateador designado del Boston Red pueden comprar llamando a la taquilla del Wallace, Sarah Ferguson, Ken Burns, involucramos y empoderamos a una Sox, ya retirado. Orgulloso dominico- Auditorio Memorial de Lowell al 866-722- Robin Roberts, Michael J. Fox, la ex comunidad diversa de estudiantes. MCC estadounidense, Ortiz tiene un talento 8881; en línea en www.lowellauditorium. Primera Dama Laura Bush con Jenna Bush ofrece más de 70 programas de grado y indiscutible para lanzar los cuadrangulares com; o en persona en la taquilla de LMA, Hager, Robert Redford, William Shatner y certificado, además de cientos de cursos más grandes que los Sox hayan visto. 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell. Para ventas Kathie Lee Gifford con Hoda Kotb. no acreditados, en nuestros campus en Cuando era un niño, tenía un gusto especial de grupo de 15 ó más, comuníquese con Middlesex Community College es Bedford y Lowell, así como en línea. por el juego, ya que su padre jugaba béisbol Jocelyn Prieto al 978-934-5751 ó escriba su camino hacia el éxito. Como uno de Middlesex Community College: ¡El éxito durante años en las ligas dominicanas pro y a: [email protected] los colegios comunitarios más grandes de los estudiantes comienza aquí! semiprofesionales. Para obtener información sobre las Debido a su gran físico, Ortiz fue oportunidades de patrocinio de Celebrity empujado en el baloncesto en la escuela Forum, visite http://www.middlesex.mass. secundaria. Pero su amor por el béisbol edu/CF17 ó comuníquese con el Decano de Tickets Still Available for An le valió un contrato con los Marineros MCC de Advance College Dennis Malvers de Seattle, que luego lo cambiaron a los al 781-280-3514. Mellizos de Minnesota. Él jugó para los El Celebrity Forum de MCC es un Evening with David Ortiz Twins a partir de 1997 a 2002, y los Medias evento anual que presenta personalidades Rojas de 2003 a 2016. muy conocidas para el enriquecimiento Tickets are still available for Middlesex Tickets to An Evening with David Community College’s 19th annual Ortiz range from $34 to $100. Tickets can be Celebrity Forum featuring David Ortiz. purchased by calling the Lowell Memorial The retired Boston Red Sox designated Auditorium Box Office at 866-722-8881; hitter will be interviewed by WBZ-TV’s online at www.lowellauditorium.com; or Dan Roche at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in in person at the LMA Box Office, 50 E. the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Merrimack St., Lowell. For group sales Proceeds from Celebrity Forum of 15 or more, contact Jocelyn Prieto at support scholarships for Middlesex 978-934-5751 or email: jocelyn_prieto@ students. Since 2004, $269,000 in Celebrity comcastspectator.com Forum Scholarships has been awarded to For information about Celebrity Forum 104 MCC students. In addition to Celebrity sponsorship opportunities, visit http:// Forum Scholarships, the MCC Foundation www.middlesex.mass.edu/CF17 or contact annually awards more than $100,000 in MCC Dean of College Advancement student scholarships. Dennis Malvers at 781-280-3514. David Americo Ortiz Arias, popularly MCC’s Celebrity Forum is an known as “Big Papi,” is the recently annual event that presents well-known retired Boston Red Sox designated hitter. personalities for the educational and A proud Dominican-American, Ortiz has cultural enrichment of area residents. an undisputed talent for hitting larger-than- Presenting Sponsor of all 19 Celebrity life home runs for the Sox. As a young Forum events is The TJX Companies, Inc. boy, he had a special liking for the game, Past Celebrity Forum speakers as his father played baseball for years in include Walter Cronkite with Doris Dominican pro and semi-pro leagues. Kearns Goodwin, Colin Powell, former Due to his large physique, Ortiz was President George Bush with former First Yomari, Elizabeth, Nini, Joan y Carla pushed into basketball in high school. But Lady Barbara Bush, Rudy Giuliani, his love of baseball earned him a contract David McCullough, Barbara Walters, Tim with the Seattle Mariners, who then traded Russert, Geena Davis, Mike Wallace and Personales * Tarifas bajas para him to the Minnesota Twins. He played for Chris Wallace, Jay Leno, Sarah Ferguson, the Twins from 1997 to 2002, and the Red Ken Burns, Robin Roberts, Michael J. Fox, Automóviles seguro de AUTOS y CASAS Sox from 2003 to 2016. former First Lady Laura Bush with Jenna Ortiz is a 10-time All Star and three- Bush Hager, Robert Redford, William time World Series Champion. He currently Shatner, and Kathie Lee Gifford with Hoda Casas holds the Boston Red Sox single-season Kotb. record for home runs with 54, and is an Middlesex Community College is Negocios all-time leader in Major League Baseball your pathway to success. As one of the history for home runs, RBIs and hits by a largest, most comprehensive community designated hitter. colleges in the state, we educate, engage Ortiz will be interviewed by Dan and empower a diverse community of Roche, an award-winning sports anchor learners. MCC offers more than 70 degree and reporter for WBZ-TV News and and certificate programs, plus hundreds myTV38 (WSBK-TV). A leader in Boston of noncredit courses, on our campuses in 85 Salem Street., Lawrence MA 01843 sports coverage for two decades, Roche Bedford and Lowell, as well as online. TEL. (978) 688-4474 . FAX (978) 327-6558 won a New England Emmy Award for Middlesex Community College: Student WWW.DEGNANINSURANCE.COM Outstanding Sports Series for “Red Sox success starts here! This Week.” READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15, 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 22 .: Rumbo :. 7 Reinado del Movimiento Puertorriqueño

El domingo, 30 de abril, 2017 en la YMCA de Methuen se llevó a cabo el reinado Juvenil/Señorita 2017 “Elegancia Puertorriqueña” donde resultaron electas las señoritas que aparecen en las fotos. Fotos cortesía de Juanita Saldaña.

La de vestido rosado, a la derecha, es Skyla Cruz, Princesa Juvenil Movimiento Puertorriqueño 2017.

La de vestido rojo, a la izquierda, es Chelsea Díaz, Reina Juvenil Movimiento Puertorriqueño 2017.

La del vestido azul es Sharixa Rosario, Reina Señorita Movimiento Puertorriqueño 2017. 8 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 22 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 578 • MAY 15, 2017 Feria de Salud en el Senior Center de Lawrence

Por Alberto Surís

El pasado sábado, 6 de mayo, se llevó a cabo la Feria Anual de Salud en el Senior Center de Lawrence. Esperamos que disfruten de las fotos de algunos de los asistentes a tan importante evento. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15, 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 22 .: Rumbo :. 9 Perrault es nombrado ‘Héroe en acción’ por GLCAC ‘El servicio a la humanidad es el mejor trabajo que puede haber en la vida’, dice Perrault

Más de 300 personas asistieron a la mejor trabajo que puede haber en la vida,” ceremonia “Héroes en acción” de 2017 dijo Perrault. “Si se puede ayudar aunque del Greater Lawrence Community Action sea a una sola persona, será tiempo bien Council, celebrada el viernes 28 de abril en invertido’’. honor al Dr. Thomas S. Perrault Sr. por sus Además de integrar durante 37 años la 37 años de servicio. junta directiva de GLCAC, el Dr. Perrault Perrault, fundador de Perrault participó en el Comité Escolar de Methuen Chiropractic Offices, Inc., en Methuen, durante 12 años y ha contribuido a muchas integró la junta directiva de GLCAC de organizaciones cívicas y comunitarias. 1977 a 2013, los dos últimos años como Trabajó como quiropráctico durante 55 presidente. Evelyn Friedman, la directora años. ejecutiva de GLCAC, alabó a Perrault por El Dr. Perrault y su esposa, Sandra, conducir a la agencia en momentos buenos llevan 57 años casados. Tienen cinco hijos, y de adversidad, y por convertirla en una siete nietos y un bisnieto. organización estable y con un presupuesto Alberto Vasallo III, presidente y de varios millones de dólares que mejora director ejecutivo de El Mundo Boston, fue las vidas de casi 32,000 residentes cada el maestro de ceremonias. La ceremonia año. contó con la presencia de la Senadora Estatal “Tiene la asombrosa capacidad de Kathleen O’Connor Ives y la Representante lograr que la gente haga siempre lo más Estatal Linda Dean Campbell. conveniente’’, dijo Friedman. “Dirigió la Enterprise Bank fue el patrocinador junta directiva con cordialidad, estilo y principal del evento mediante una donación gracia’’. de $10,000. Esta ceremonia se lleva a cabo cada GLCAC es una agencia de servicios Evelyn Friedman, Executive Director of the Greater Lawrence Community Action año en honor a quienes trabajan para hacer sociales polifacética que en 2016 asistió Council Inc. (left) presented the 2017 Hero in Action Award to Dr. Thomas Perrault for una diferencia en la vida de los niños a 31.702 personas mediante una variedad 32 years of service as a GLCAC board member during the social services agency's annual necesitados. El evento de recaudación de de programas, entre ellos, de educación fundraising gala attended by more than 300 people April 24 at the Andover Country Club. fondos para los programas infantiles de en la primera infancia; asistencia de GLCAC, tuvo lugar en el Andover Country combustible; asistencia nutricional de Club. WIC; prevención de la falta de vivienda, Perrault dijo que su tiempo en GLCAC el envenenamiento con plomo y el maltrato le enseñó elecciones valiosas sobre la infantil; servicios de inmigración; clases de Perrault Named ‘Hero in Action’ importancia de retribuir a la comunidad. inglés; y protección al consumidor. by GLCAC “El servicio a la humanidad es el ‘Service to Humanity is the Best Work in Life,’ Perrault says.

More than 300 people attended the difference to just one person, it’s time well Greater Lawrence Community Action spent.’’ Council’s 2017 Heroes in Action Gala In addition to his 37-year tenure on the Friday, April 28 honoring Dr. Thomas S. GLCAC board, Dr. Perrault served on the Perrault Sr. for 37 years of service. Methuen School Committee for 12 years Perrault, founder of Perrault and has been involved in numerous civic Chiropractic Offices, Inc. in Methuen, and community organizations. He has been served on the GLCAC Board of Directors a practicing chiropractor for 55 years. from 1977 to 2013, the last two as Dr. Perrault and his wife, Sandra, have president. GLCAC Executive Director been married for 57 years. They have five Evelyn Friedman commended Perrault for children, seven grandchildren, and one steering the agency through highs and lows, great-grandchild. and shaping it into a stable, multi-million- Alberto Vasallo III, president/CEO of dollar organization that improves the lives El Mundo Boston served as the master of of nearly 32,000 residents annually. ceremonies. State Sen. Kathleen O’Connor “He has an uncanny ability to get Ives and state Rep. Linda Dean Campbell people to do the right thing,’’ Friedman were among those who attended the gala. said. “He led the board with affability, style Enterprise Bank was the lead sponsor and grace.’’ of the event, donating $10,000. The gala is held each year to honor GLCAC is a multi-faceted social those who take action to make a difference services agency that assisted 31,702 in the lives of children in need. The event, individuals in 2016 through a range of a fundraiser for GLCAC’s children’s programs including early childhood programs, was held at the Andover Country education, fuel assistance, WIC nutrition Club. assistance, homelessness prevention, Perrault said his time with GLCAC immigration services, lead poisoning taught him valuable lessons about the prevention, child abuse prevention, importance of giving back to a community. English-language lessons, and consumer “Service to humanity is the best work protection. in life,’’ Perrault said. “If you can make a Rumbo “The Bilingual Newspaper of the Merrimack Valley” www.rumbonews.com 10 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 22 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 578 • MAY 15, 2017 Colecta a favor de Lawtown Boxing Gym

Por Alberto Surís Un grupo de oficiales electos y comerciantes han iniciado una colecta a favor de Lawtown Boxing Gym, localizado en el Riverwalk. El movimiento, iniciado por el Concejal at-Large Brian De Peña, atrajo a muchas personas al Gym el pasado jueves 11 del corriente mes de mayo que se han comprometido a reemplazar no solo los guantes que están en mal estado, sino otros equipos que se usan en el entrenamiento de los boxeadores que asisten al gimnasio.

Algunas de las personas que asistieron al evento. Some of the people atending the event.

Fundraiser to “Success is not final, failing is not fatal. It is the courage to benefit Lawtown continue that counts.” “El éxito no es el fin, el fracaso no es mortal. Es el valor de Boxing Gym continuar lo que cuenta.” A group of elected officials and merchants have started a collection in favor of Lawtown Boxing Gym located on - Winston Churchill the Riverwalk. The movement, initiated by Councilman at-Large Brian De Peña, attracted many people to Gym last Josiah Candelario. Con ese nombre, es Thursday, May 11, who have committed lógico que empiece desde temprano. to replace not only gloves that are in poor condition, but other equipment that are Josiah Candelario. By that name, makes used in the training of boxers who attend sense to start early. the gym. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15, 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 22 .: Rumbo :. 11 La Administración Baker-Polito otorga $ 330,000 para acelerar el crecimiento de la pequeña empresa en ocho comunidades Diez subvenciones piloto de aceleración de pequeñas empresas para apoyar negocios nuevos y existentes en ocho distritos de TDI

Durante el Mes de la Pequeña Empresa operan en el Distrito TDI de Haverhill. estado", dijo la Vice Gobernadora Karyn $ 25,000 para mejorar su programa de de Massachusetts, la Administración "El Commonwealth es el hogar de más Polito. "Estoy orgullosa de la dedicación mejora de fachada existente con diseño, Baker-Polito otorgó $330,000 a ocho de 600,000 pequeñas empresas que crean de nuestra administración a las pequeñas iluminación y servicios interiores que distritos de Iniciativa de Desarrollo puestos de trabajo y apoyar a nuestras empresas para apoyar a nuestros centros". incentivarán a los dueños de negocios a Transformativo (TDI) para apoyar las economías locales", dijo el Gobernador El Programa de Subvenciones para el involucrarse con el programa. La Ciudad mejoras del centro para el crecimiento de Charlie Baker. "Nuestra administración está Acelerador de Pequeñas Empresas de TDI también recibió una subvención de $35,000 negocios y la creación de empleo. comprometida a proporcionar herramientas es una iniciativa conjunta de la Oficina para Lease it Local que combinará con La Voce Gobernadora Karyn Polito se innovadoras a través de estas subvenciones Ejecutiva de Vivienda y Desarrollo otros $8,750 para proveer fondos iniciales unió al Alcalde de Haverhill, James Fioren- para impulsar el crecimiento económico en Económico y Mass Development. a empresas creativas, galerías y otras tini, el Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de todos los códigos postales". "Las pequeñas empresas exitosas microempresas para que arraiguen en MassDevelopment, Marty Jones, y los líderes "Las pequeñas empresas crean una ayudan a nuestras ciudades y pueblos a secciones vacantes del Distrito de TDI. empresariales locales para anunciar los pre- sólida base económica al generar nuevos prosperar, por eso apoyamos esfuerzos "Haverhill hará un gran uso de estas mios en Battle Grounds Coffee en Haverhill, productos y soluciones y atraer a una como la Iniciativa de Desarrollo Trans- subvenciones estatales destinadas a apoyar siguiendo una gira de pequeñas empresas que mano de obra talentosa y calificada al formativo y Massachusetts Downtown a las pequeñas empresas existentes y Initiative", dijo el Secretario de Vivienda locales de nueva creación a través de la y Desarrollo Económico Jay Ash. "Estos Iniciativa de Desarrollo Transformativo Baker-Polito Administration Awards $330,000 programas nos dan las herramientas para de MassDevelopment que están en curso desplegar efectivamente los recursos en en la ciudad", dijo la Senadora Estatal to Accelerate Small Business Growth in Eight todo el estado, dirigidos a las necesidades Kathleen O'Connor Ives. "Esta financiación individuales de nuestras comunidades". fortalecerá a Haverhill mejorando el Communities "TDI ha demostrado una y otra vez programa de fachadas y proveerá los fondos Ten small business accelerator pilot grants to support new ser un campo de pruebas para el Com- iniciales para negocios creativos para monwealth para pilotar programas dirigi- arrendar en espacios vacíos ubicados en el and existing businesses in eight TDI Districts dos a las empresas en crecimiento y crear Distrito de Desarrollo Transformativo". empleos", dijo el presidente y CEO de "Me complace asociarme con el go- MassDevelopment, Marty Jones. "Agra- bierno de Baker-Polito para proporcionar HAVERHILL – During Massachusetts Small demonstrate a competitive match and decemos a la Administración de Baker- estos recursos estatales para apoyar el con- Business Month, the Baker-Polito Adminis- makes grants through four categories: Local Polito y a la Legislatura por su apoyo con- tinuo progreso y desarrollo en el centro de tration awarded $330,000 to eight Transfor- Lift, to enhance storefront improvement stante al desarrollo de pequeñas empresas Haverhill", dijo el Representante Brian S. mative Development Initiative (TDI) dis- programs; Lease it Local, to provide en todo el estado, y estamos encantados Dempsey. "Este financiamiento reforzará tricts to support downtown improvements financing to businesses intending to fill de ayudar a estimular el aumento de la ac- aún más la revitalización del centro de la for business growth and job creation. vacant storefronts; Find it Local, to increase tividad comercial en nuestros Distritos de ciudad al ayudar a los dueños de negocios Lieutenant Governor Polito joined businesses’ visibility, marketing, lighting, TDI a través de este nuevo programa". existentes a invertir en mejoras y ayudar Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini, MassDe- and wayfinding; and a unique program El programa requiere que los gana- en los esfuerzos para atraer nuevas e in- velopment President and CEO Marty Jones category designed by the applicant to support dores demuestren un partido competitivo novadoras ideas de desarrollo económico a and local business leaders to announce the small businesses within their district. y otorguen subvenciones a través de cuatro Haverhill". awards at Battle Grounds Coffee in Haver- The City received a $25,000 Local categorías: Local Lift, para los programas "Quiero agradecer al Gobernador hill, following a tour of small businesses op- Lift grant that it will match with $25,000 de mejoras en la fachada de la tienda; Baker, a la Vice Gobernadora Polito, al erating in Haverhill’s TDI District. to enhance its existing façade improvement Lease it Local, para proporcionar finan- Representante Brian Dempsey, a nuestra “The Commonwealth is home to more program with increased design, lighting, ciamiento a las empresas con la intención Delegación Legislativa y a Marty Jones de than 600,000 small businesses that create and interior services that will incentivize de llenar locales vacantes; Encuéntrelo Mass Development por su apoyo al Distrito jobs and support our local economies,” business owners to become involved with Local, para aumentar la visibilidad de las Transformativo de Merrimack Street", dijo said Governor Charlie Baker. “Our the program. The City also received a empresas, mercadeo e iluminación; y una el alcalde de Haverhill, James J. Fiorentini. administration is committed to providing $35,000 Lease it Local grant that it will categoría de programa única diseñada por "Estas subvenciones ayudarán a expandir innovative tools through these grants to match with $8,750 to provide seed funding el solicitante para apoyar a las pequeñas nuestros esfuerzos de mejora de los bolster economic growth in every zip code.” for creative business start-ups, galleries, empresas dentro de su distrito. establecimientos y ampliar las oportunidades “Small businesses create a strong eco- and other microenterprises to take root in La Ciudad recibió una subvención de venta al por menor para los empresarios y nomic foundation by generating new products vacant sections of the TDI District. Local de $25,000 que equiparará con los compradores por igual." and solutions, and attracting a talented and "Haverhill will make great use of these skilled workforce to the Commonwealth,” state grants aimed at supporting existing said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “I’m small businesses and local start-ups through proud of our administration’s dedication to MassDevelopment's Transformative De- small businesses to support our downtowns.” velopment Initiative underway in the city,” The TDI Small Business Accelerator said State Senator Kathleen O'Connor Ives. Grant Program is a joint initiative from the “This funding will strengthen Haverhill's Executive Office of Housing and Economic façade improvement program and provide Development and MassDevelopment. seed funding for creative start-up business- “Successful small businesses help our es to lease in vacant spaces located in the cities and towns thrive, which is why we sup- Transformative Development District." port efforts like the Transformative Develop- “I am pleased to partner with the Baker- ment Initiative and the Massachusetts Down- Polito administration to provide these state re- town Initiative,” said Housing and Economic sources to support the continued progress and Development Secretary Jay Ash. “These pro- development in downtown Haverhill,” said grams give us the tools to effectively deploy Representative Brian S. Dempsey. “This fund- resources throughout the state, targeting the ing will further bolster the ongoing revitaliza- individual needs of our communities.” tion of downtown by helping both existing “TDI has proven time and again to be business owners invest in improvements and a testing ground for the Commonwealth to assisting efforts to attract new and innovative pilot programs aimed at growing businesses economic development ideas to Haverhill.” and creating jobs,” said MassDevelopment “I want to thank Governor Baker, President and CEO Marty Jones. “We are Lieutenant Governor Polito, Representative grateful to the Baker-Polito Administration Brian Dempsey, our Legislative Delegation and the Legislature for their ongoing and Marty Jones at Mass Development support of small business development for their support of the Merrimack Street throughout the Commonwealth, and Transformative District,” said Haverhill thrilled to help spur increased commercial Mayor James J. Fiorentini. “These grants activity in our TDI Districts through this will help expand our storefront improvement new program.” efforts and expand retail opportunities for The program requires awardees to entrepreneurs and shoppers alike.” 12 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 22 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 578 • MAY 15, 2017 Kick Butts Day at Massachusetts State House to combat tobacco industry Lawrence Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force Wins Award

Four young people from the Lawrence flavored tobacco products to target young chapter of The 84 at the Youth Substance people, and how the tobacco industry Abuse Prevention Task Force joined other makes these products cheap and available youth from across the Commonwealth this at gas stations, corner stores, and other week for a Kick Butts Day event to celebrate places youth frequently visit. According their role in reducing the influence of the to Sherley Ortiz-Robles, a member of tobacco industry in their communities. the Statewide Leadership Team of The The 26 participating chapters, nine 84 Movement, “People think the tobacco from the Northeast Region, are all members problem is solved, but it’s not. We know of The 84 Movement that engages young that e-cigarettes are harmful to youth, people in educating others about tobacco as defined by the U.S. Surgeon General, industry tactics, participating in local and their use should be restricted just like change efforts and promoting the norm that regular cigarettes.” most youth do not smoke. The young people participated in During a recognition ceremony, awards an inspiring opening program with the were presented to individuals and chapters Massachusetts Commissioner of Public of The 84 Movement for their dedication Health, Dr. Monica Bharel who told the to reducing the impact of tobacco in their youth, “We can’t stand by and watch the communities and across Massachusetts. tobacco industry hook another generation The Most Outstanding New Chapter Award on its deadly products. And you are not was presented to the Youth Substance Abuse watching—you are acting. You are true Prevention Task Force of the Lawrence/ community leaders taking the tobacco Methuen Community Coalition for their industry head on.” dedication to youth tobacco prevention The youth also heard from and building local partnerships in the Representatives Kate Hogan, Paul community. McMurtry and Senator Jason Lewis Evelyn Rodriguez, advisor of The 84 about how the tobacco industry targets chapter commented that "it is imperative them with products that are sweet, cheap Pictured from left to right (sitting): Isaac Metivier, J'Lynn Perry, Jeremy Cornelio, that we continue to strengthen this and easy to get. All youth attendees were Evelyn Rodriguez, advisor of The 84 chapter. (Standing): Representative Juana Matias movement and beat down Big Tobacco by applauded for their dedication to promoting and Diane Knight. creating a tobacco-free generation. Our healthy choices among their peers and for youth are enticed with candy-like flavors, sharing with legislators what they see and About The 84 Movement cheap prices and tobacco products that are experience every day in their communities. readily available." The 84 is a program of the Massachu- The 84 Movement is a program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Youth met with Senator Barbara setts Department of Public Health Tobacco developed and managed in partnership with Health Resources in Action. Created in 2007 L'Italien, Representative Juana Matias Cessation and Prevention Program, de- to represent the 84% of Massachusetts youth who did not smoke cigarettes (in 2015 that and with the staff of Representative Frank veloped and managed in partnership with number was 92%), The 84 Movement is a tobacco prevention program that empowers Moran and Representative Diana DiZoglio Health Resources in Action. young people to fight the influence of the tobacco industry in their community. at the State House to express their concerns For more information on The 84 about tobacco, and particularly the rise of Movement and the work being done To find out more information on The 84 Movement and the work being done throughout e-cigarettes, in their communities. throughout the Commonwealth to make the Commonwealth to make smoking history, visit www.The84.org and www. They talked with lawmakers about how smoking history, visit www.The84.org and makesmokinghistory.org. the tobacco industry uses fruit and candy www.makesmokinghistory.org. About the Northeast Tobacco Free Community Partnership Mary Immaculate Health/Care The Northeast Tobacco-Free Community Partnership supports communities’ efforts to lower smoking prevalence and exposure to secondhand smoke; enhances state and local Services Appoints Jeanne Leydon tobacco control efforts by exposing tobacco industry tactics; mobilizes the community to support and adopt evidence-based policies; and changes social norms. Funded by the as President/CEO Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program, Community Partnerships serve as a resource for local coalitions, health and human service agencies, municipalities, and workplaces on tobacco intervention efforts. Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services wealth of experience in all aspects of senior (MIHCS), a member of Covenant Health, is care.” pleased to announce that Jeanne Leydon, Jeanne joined MIHCS in 2009 as Ad- LICSW, ACSW has been promoted to serve ministrator of Home and Community-Based as the organization’s President/CEO. Services. Her professional experience also In this role, Jeanne will be responsible includes tenure as Director of Consumer for the oversight and management of Services at the Greater Lynn Senior Servic- the full continuum of care offered at es, Inc., (GLSS) and in Director and Man- Mary Immaculate. This includes the MI ager positions in Hospice Care. Residential Community, a nationally “Much like our signature event, my recognized subsidized housing complex; work at Mary Immaculate is a “Pilgrimage Marguerite’s House, a separate assisted of Love” and I am excited to continue my living residence with 106 private units; service in the capacity of President/CEO,” MI Adult Day Health bilingual/bicultural said Jeanne. “We have such an amazing programs including Maple Street, La community here at Mary Immaculate. It Casita and La Casa de Maria Inmaculada; is my privilege to lead us in the footsteps MI Transportation and the MI Nursing/ of our founders and with an unwavering Restorative Center. commitment to serve the elder community “I have worked with Jeanne for many and their families.” years, and have always admired her passion Jeanne earned her Bachelor of Arts for Mary Immaculate’s mission,” said degree from San Francisco State University Gerard J. Foley, Esq., vice president, post- and her Master of Social Work from acute care, Covenant Health. “She brings a Simmons College. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15, 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 22 .: Rumbo :. 13 El miembro del Boys & Girls Club de Lawrence Efrén Rodríguez irá a exposición en Vermont Quilt Festival

En los últimos tres años, Efrén viajar a Vermont por primera vez, así como Rodríguez, de 12 años, ha completado asistir a su primer exposición. Además de numerosos proyectos como parte de una 36 edredones en la categoría juvenil, el clase de costura en el Boys & Girls Club de festival cuenta con más de 230 edredones Lawrence: almohadas, mantas, una bolsa de participantes adultos y exposiciones de plástico, edredones para un recaudador de edredones antiguos y modernos que de fondos del club y un joven con cáncer representan una miríada de estilos, técnicas cerebral, bolsas como regalos del Día de la y fibras. Madre para su madre y abuela, y una falda Robin Heller-Harrison, una voluntaria para su hermana de 5 años de edad. que enseña costura en el Boys & Girls El más reciente proyecto de Rodríguez, Club de Lawrence, dijo que está orgullosa un edredón multicolor de 40 "x 40", está de Efrén por hacer todo su propio corte destinado a decorar el cuarto de su sobrina y costura, como se requiere para los recién nacida. Primero, sin embargo, será edredones del festival. "Realmente exhibido en el 41 festival anual del edredón aumentó su aprendizaje", dijo. "Efrén ya de Vermont, el festival más antiguo y más tiene un muy buen sentido del color, pero grande del edredón de Nueva Inglaterra hay una tonelada que podrá aprender en que funciona a partir del 23-25 de junio en el festival. Espero que también se divierta la ensambladura de Essex, VT. mucho." El edredón, que se titula "Emociones Efrén ya tiene una larga lista de futuros Cúbicas", presenta numerosos triángulos proyectos en mente. de colores que parecen cubos a distancia. "Me gusta hacer cosas para mis "Su brillo me hace pensar en la familiares, y pensar en qué colores y felicidad", dijo Efrén, un estudiante de patrones les gustaría. Entonces me doy sexto grado en la Escuela Media Guilmette cuenta de que estoy dejando a alguien en Lawrence, "y la mayoría de las veces, fuera, y debo hacer otro", dijo. estoy muy feliz". Cuando se le preguntó acerca de la Efrén dijo que estaba "sin palabras" reacción típica a sus regalos hechos a cuando se le presentó la oportunidad de mano, sonrió. "Abrazos y besos."

“Genius, that power that dazzles mortal eyes, is oft but perseverance in disguise.”

“Genio, el poder que admiran los ojos de los mortales, es solamente perseverancia disimulada.” - Henry W. Austin Efrén Rodriguez, estudiante de sexto grado de la Escuela Media Guilmette en Lawrence, El Foro Independiente de Opinión es un grupo de con su edredón que estará en exhibición en el 41 Festival anual del Edredón de Vermont APLICACIONES.INFO profesionales (licenciados en Química, Medicina, del 23 al 25 de junio en Essex Junction, VT. Foro Independiente de Opinión Pedagogía, Ingeniero Agrónomo, Ingeniero de Caminos, http://foroin.wordpress.com Profesor Mercantil, Catedrático universitario, etc.) Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence member Efren Rodriguez, a sixth grader at Guilmette Middle School in Lawrence, with his quilt which will be on display at the 41st annual Los tiempos cambian, el hombre es siempre Vermont Quilt Festival from June 23-25 in Essex Junction, VT. el mismo Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Por Antonio de Pedro Marquina Los hombres no viven de la política. políticos. Personas honradas, bien formadas, Member Efren Rodriguez Exhibits Viven de su trabajo, de la tierra, de cultas, y con un currículo que garantice su los bienes con los que comercia, de la eficacia. Que estén en condiciones de tomar at Vermont Quilt Festival artesanía, etc. etc. las decisiones éticas y morales que exijan Ninguna transformación política ha las situaciones siempre cambiantes del Over the past three years, 12-year-old Vermont for the first time, as well as attend cambiado nunca, ni sus necesidades, ni devenir humano, con intención de alcanzar Efren Rodriguez has completed numerous his first quilt show. In addition to 36 quilts sus ilusiones, ni sus aficiones científicas, el mayor bien común, posible. projects as part of a sewing class at the in the youth category, the festival features artísticas, deportivas, etc. Cada uno se En definitiva, políticos, (ni de Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence: pillows, more than 230 quilts by adult contestants desenvuelve en su ámbito familiar, social, izquierdas, ni de derechas, ni de centros, blankets, a plastic bag holder, quilts for a and exhibits of antique and modern quilts y de trabajo, al que adaptan sus vidas, que, que solo aportan enfrentamientos), es decir, club fundraiser and a youngster with brain representing a myriad of styles, techniques, para que sean efectivas, precisan, como no, personas con buena voluntad y con buen cancer, tote bags as Mother’s Day presents and fibers. de un ambiente de paz y de seguridad. espíritu. for his mother and grandmother, and a skirt Robin Heller-Harrison, a volunteer Para conseguirlas, necesita a los Nada más, y nada menos. for his 5-year-old sister. who teaches sewing at the Boys & Girls Rodriguez’s latest project, a Club of Lawrence, said she is proud of multicolored 40” x 40” quilt, is destined to Efren for doing all his own cutting and Times change, man is always the same decorate the nursery of his newborn niece. sewing, as required for festival quilts. “It First, however, it will be displayed at the really stepped up his learning,” she said. 41st annual Vermont Quilt Festival, New “Efren already has a very good sense of By Antonio de Pedro Marquina England’s oldest and largest quilt festival color, but there’s a ton he’ll be able to learn Men do not live on politics. They live Honest, well-trained, educated people which runs from June 23-25 in Essex at the festival. Hopefully he’ll also have a of their work, the land, or the goods from with a curriculum that guarantees their Junction, VT. lot of fun.” their trade, their crafts, etc. etc. effectiveness. That should be able to make The quilt, which is titled “Cubed Efren already has a long list of future No political transformation has ever ethical and moral decisions that require Emotions,” features numerous colored projects in mind. changed, nor its needs, nor its illusions, the ever changing situations of human triangles that look like cubes from a “I like making things for my relatives, nor its scientific, artistic, sports, and so on. becoming, with the intention of achieving distance. and thinking about what colors and patterns Each one develops in their family, social, the greatest common good possible. “Its brightness makes me think of they would like. Then I realize I’m leaving and work environment, to which they adapt In short, politicians, (not from the happiness,” said Efren, a sixth grader at somebody out, and I should make another their lives, which, in order to be effective, left, or right, or center, which only brings Guilmette Middle School in Lawrence, one,” he said. requires, of course, an environment of confrontations), that is, people with good “and most of the time, I’m very happy.” When asked about the typical reaction peace and security. will and good spirit. Efren said he was “speechless” when to his handmade gifts, he smiled. To get them, he needs politicians. Nothing more and nothing less. presented with the opportunity to travel to “Hugs and kisses.” 14 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 22 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 578 • MAY 15, 2017 Concurso de Poesía de Estudiantes de la Escuela Técnica Superior del Lawrence

El Superintendente John Lavoie se cantidad de auto-reflexión, por lo que estos complace en anunciar que tres estudiantes honores son muy merecidos". de la Escuela Técnica de Greater Lawrence Los estudiantes, todos ellos estudiantes fueron reconocidos en el Concurso de de primer año de Lawrence, obtuvieron los Poesía Adolescente auspiciado por la siguientes honores: biblioteca Memorial Hall Library. Los estudiantes fueron honrados Roandy Herrera el miércoles, 3 de mayo en la biblioteca Mención Honorable por "I am From Mom” Memorial Hall Library por sus (Soy de mi Mamá). participaciones en el concurso anual número 13 y fueron invitados a leer sus Kaylee Sostre poemas en voz alta. Mención Honorífica por "Growing Up, El trabajo de los tres estudiantes Lawtown" (Creciendo en Lawtown). del GLTS fue elegido entre más de 300 concursantes, que fueron juzgados por Vinny Tetiva las bibliotecarias adolescentes Renata Teen's Choice Award para la Escuela Sancken y Anna Tschetter antes de ser Secundaria por "The Misunderstood Hood" sometidos a la poetisa publicada Gayle (El Barrio Incomprendido.) Heney para el juicio final. "Estoy muy orgulloso de los tres La votación por el Teen's Choice Award estudiantes por la creatividad que fue hecha por adolescentes conectados al Desde la izquierda / From left: Roandy Herrera, Kaylee Sostre and Vinny Tetiva. mostraron a través de su escritura, y estoy Teen Room en la biblioteca Memorial Hall (Courtesy Photo) contento de verlos expresarse de esta Library. manera", dijo el Superintendente Lavoie. Usted puede leer todos los trabajos de "Cada uno de sus poemas toma temas los estudiantes en la biblioteca Memorial desafiantes y demuestra una tremenda Hall Library. Greater Lawrence Technical “Accept responsibility for your life... It is you who will have to get you School Students Recognized where you want to go, nobody else.” in Poetry Contest “Acepte la responsabilidad por su vida... Depende de usted llegar hasta donde aspira a llegar, nadie más.” Superintendent John Lavoie is pleased amount of self reflection, so these honors - Les Brown to announce that three Greater Lawrence are well deserved." Technical School students were recognized The students, all of whom are freshmen in the Memorial Hall Library Teen Poetry from Lawrence, earned the following Contest. honors: The students were honored on Wednesday, May 3, at the Memorial Hall Roandy Herrera Library for their entries in the 13th annual Honorable Mention for "I Am From Mom" contest, and were invited to read their poems aloud. Kaylee Sostre Nancy Chavez with BGCL chess club. The three GLTS students' work was Honorable Mention for "Growing Up, chosen from over 300 contest entries, Lawtown" which were first judged by Teen Librarians Renata Sancken and Anna Tschetter before Vinny Tetiva being passed along to published poet Gayle Teen's Choice Award for High School for Heney for the final judging. "The Misunderstood Hood" "I'm extremely proud of all three of these students for the creativity they Judging for the Teen's Choice Award displayed through their writing, and I'm was done by teenagers connected to the glad to see them expressing themselves Teen Room at the Memorial Hall Library. in this way," Superintendent Lavoie said. You can read all of the students' work "Each of their poems takes on challenging on the Memorial Hall Library. topics and demonstrates a tremendous Buon Giorno Good Morning GOMAS NUEVAS Y Buenas Tardes USADAS Every Sunday, beginning at 9AM to 11AM with Sicilian, ABIERTO LOS 7 DIAS Italian, English, Rock ‘n Roll DE LA SEMANA music and Así es Colombia. 24 HORAS AL DÍA Nunzio DiMarca and John Savastano 348 BROADWAY LAWRENCE, MA 01841 978.327.6802 Now on WCEC 1490 AM Celebrating 20 years bringing you two continuous hours of entertainment, news, interviews, music and fun. BRIAN DE PEÑA READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15, 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 22 .: Rumbo :. 15 Estudiante de Lawrence gana el Concurso de Arte del Congreso 2017 La Congresista Niki Tsongas desea 9 de mayo, en su oficina de Lowell para felicitar a Heidee Rios de Lawrence, anunciar el ganador del concurso anual MA, ganadora del concurso de arte del de arte del Congreso. Este año, 47 piezas Congreso 2017 para el Tercer Distrito de de arte fueron presentadas por jóvenes Massachusetts. artistas de comunidades de todo el Tercer Una residente de Lawrence y Distrito. Todas las piezas estaban expuestas estudiante en la Academia Abbott en la oficina de la congresista en los días Lawrence, Heidee tendrá su obra de arte, previos y durante la recepción de la noche "Trapped Introvert" que se muestra en anterior. Un discurso de apertura fue dado el edificio del Capitolio de los EE.UU. en el evento por Britton Snyder, profesor durante un año, recibirá dos boletos de del estado de Fitchburg de medios de avión de cortesía a Washington, DC para comunicación. participar en la ceremonia nacional, y El concurso anual de arte del Congreso recibirá una beca artística. es patrocinado por miembros del Congreso La Congresista Tsongas organizó en sus distritos de origen para fomentar una recepción de artistas la pasada noche, el talento artístico de los estudiantes de Heidee Rios y la Congresista Niki Tsongas, así como la pintura ganadora de Heidee, "Trapped Introvert". Lawrence student wins 2017 Heidee Rios and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, as well as Heidee’s winning painting, Congressional Art Competition “Trapped Introvert.” secundaria. El ganador del Tercer Distrito Ríos, así como a todos los participantes en la del Congreso fue determinado por un panel competencia de este año. Realmente hay una Congresswoman Niki Tsongas encourage the artistic talent of high school no partidista de líderes artísticos, culturales gran cantidad de mentes jóvenes creativas would like to congratulate Heidee Rios students. The winner from the Third y comunitarios de la zona. aquí en el Tercer Distrito. Desde una edad of Lawrence, MA, winner of the 2017 Congressional District was determined by La Congresista Tsongas dio a conocer temprana, el arte nos ayuda a ser individuos Congressional Art Competition for the a nonpartisan panel of artistic, cultural, and la siguiente declaración. "El Concurso de bien redondeados y fomenta la expresión Third District of Massachusetts. community leaders from the area. Arte del Congreso siempre ha sido una creativa, por lo que es tan importante que A resident of Lawrence and student at Congresswoman Tsongas released the gran oportunidad para alentar y compartir continuemos proporcionando fondos para Abbott Lawrence Academy, Heidee will following statement. “The Congressional el talento artístico de nuestros estudiantes el arte público y la educación artística. have her artwork, “Trapped Introvert” Art Competition has always been a great de secundaria en todo el Tercer Distrito, Todos ellos forman parte de la "economía (photo above) displayed at the U.S. opportunity to encourage and share brindándoles la oportunidad de exhibir sus creativa" más amplia que ayuda a impulsar Capitol building for one year, receive the artistic talents of our high school obras de arte en el Edificio del Capitolio de el tipo de innovación y de negocios que nos two complimentary airplane tickets to students throughout the Third District, los Estados Unidos. Quiero especialmente hacen más competitivos en la economía Washington, D.C. to participate in the providing them with the opportunity to felicitar a la ganadora de este año, Heidee cada vez más global". national ceremony, and will receive an have their artwork displayed in the U.S. artistic scholarship. Capitol Building. I especially want to Rep. Tsongas hosted an artists’ congratulate this year’s winner, Heidee reception last night, May 9, at her Lowell Rios, as well as all the participants in this ¡AHORA 1 SUBASTA SEMANAL! office to announce the winner of the annual year’s competition. There truly is a wealth Congressional Art Competition. This year, of creative young minds here in the Third 47 pieces of art were submitted by young District. From a young age, art helps us artists from communities across the Third become well-rounded individuals and District. All pieces were on display in the encourages creative expression, which is SUBASTA PUBLICA Congresswoman’s office in the days leading why it is so important that we continue up to and during last night’s reception. A to provide funding for public art and art keynote address was given at the event by education. These are all part of the broader DE AUTOS Britton Snyder, Fitchburg State Professor of ‘creative economy’ that helps spur the kind Communications Media. of innovation and business that make us The annual Congressional Art more competitive in today’s increasingly ¡VENGA A LA SUBASTA Competition is sponsored by members global economy.” of Congress in their home districts to SEMANAL! SÁBADOS A LAS 11 AM www.rumbonews.com INSPECCIONES 2 HORAS ANTES DE LA SUBASTA

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Muslims students who are constantly that there is trouble in River City. If our Back to racial being harassed in this country will ask for Lawrence delegation representatives can’t get along and put on segregation separation also. office at City Hall a happy face at a moment like that, I can’t This country is no longer a “melting believe that there could be any type of Those of us who remember the 60s I attended the reopening of the office pot” where immigrants came to form a cooperation in private. cannot believe that the days of racial at Lawrence City Hall dedicated to the better nation. The many divisions we see Remember what I said a couple of segregation could return but they are here state delegation to better service their today are indicative of a country falling weeks ago about Kindergarten Lawrence? again. apart by hatred and lack of tolerance. constituents in this area. It was poorly Those were the ugly days of United attended if we don’t count the staff States history, as much as slavery. Sings of “I have a dream that my four members, city employees and obvious Discord in the School ‘equal but separate’ were common. Singer little children will one day live in political hacks that we see everywhere. Department Sammy Davis Jr. could stay in hotels for a nation where they will not be Probably, the reason for that is that it There have been a couple of articles white only because Dean Martin and judged by the color of their skin but was treated as a political event more than published in The Eagle-Tribune that Frank Sinatra pressure the management by the content of their character.” a service to our residents. That office had into allowing him to have a room. Black been opened for that purpose since June have me concerned. First, it was the reduction (almost elimination) of the children could not attend schools and - Martin Luther King, Jr., 12, 2015; you can find it in our June 15 high school library which was alarming. universities for whites, leaving the Black August 28, 1963 edition. Being an election year, they staged students attending schools in the worst it as a new addition courtesy of Mayor Dan The superintendent’s reaction during the conditions. Rivera. school committee meeting to that article Finally, in the mid-60s we experienced Freedom of expression Kendrys Vasquez was the only city was a public outcry that should have the “bussing” situation transporting Black and violence councilor present and Patricia Mariano never happened. Disrespectful behavior children from their neighborhoods to the only school committee member, but towards another member is never excused, attend better schools in white areas. Some There is a fine line between freedom most notable of all was the absence of particularly from the leader in education in of them would have to travel over one of expression and inciting violence and we State Representatives Juana Matías and the city. hour each way and it often turned bloody. must call for more sensibility when making Diana DiZoglio. No one mentioned their The subsequent article in the Tribune People would stone busses carrying public comments. names and we were left with the impression was equally strong and offensive. students, sometimes getting hurt by the Case in point: Texas A&M professor anger of those who could not see their own Dr. Tommy Curry called for white genocide, “ children co-mingling with them. saying in a 2012 podcast “in order to be Obstáculos son las cosas que una persona ve cuando no sigue su meta.” Sad, dark days! equal, in order to be liberated, some white *** I am now appalled that something that people may have to die.” was so eagerly fought for so many years, Texas A&M President Michael K. “Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.” is returning and it was decided by Black Young refused to discipline or fire professor - E. Joseph Cossman university students themselves requesting because the First Amendment of the U.S. to have separate graduation exercises for Constitution protects the rights of others to them. offer their personal views, no matter how Harvard University is the latest reprehensible those views may be. That to adopt this policy. Stanford, Temple may be true but, in today’s violent times, and Columbia all have Black student we should be more careful with our public graduations. Last year, Harvard was statements. named the No. 2 best college for African- There are many crazed people out Americans by Essence and MONEY there who would consider that statement magazines. as giving him or her blessings to go ahead Students claim that it is one more way and commit crimes against opposing views. to celebrate their culture and heritage. I am It has happened against homosexuals, sure that many of their older relatives are Muslims and even attacks against churches not happy with that decision of exclusion. of all denominations. What’s next: Latino students wanting Just think what would happen if a to celebrate theirs separately, too? Perhaps white person says that about Blacks. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15, 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 22 .: Rumbo :. 17

Mr. B’s Sports Stories are MR. B’S SPORT STORIES published on the 1st and BY FRANK BENJAMIN the 15th of each month. Ricigliano, Knight Qualify for NCAA Super Regionals What old neighborhood For the first time in school history and the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time ever, while Knight earns her second only the third time in the six-year history One spring like day recently I decided Next was the Engine 3 fire station consecutive trip to the Super Regionals of the program, the Merrimack College to drive through my boyhood area in So where in the summer he old-time jakes like after qualifying as a freshman last women's golf team will have postseason Lawrence. I was prodded on by seeing so Roscoe Johnson and Doc Phalen would sit spring. Only one other student-athlete – representation, as junior Alessandra many changes in a lot of areas. I’m sure and wow us kids with some long and maybe former Warrior Ali Reed '15 – has ever Ricigliano (Scardsdale, N.Y.) and many of you will share some melancholy not so true yarns. On plot days they would qualified for the NCAA Super Regional sophomore Krystal Knight (Groveland, thoughts. I may be bouncing around so stick a hose out the Crosby side window to in the six-year history of the program; as a Mass.) have been selected as individual please bear with me. I did live in a few give us street kids a heat break. sophomore, Reed advanced to the National qualifiers for next week's NCAA Division different areas of Southie and so well here Right next door was a garage that at Championship and still is the only student- II East Super Regional following their goes. that time was a Table Talk pie distribution athlete to do so in school history. stellar performances over the course of As I drove down Parker St. at the place. Yes, the famous pie company. It The top-ranked Warrior duo was the the regular season, as announced by the corner of Salem St. it dawned on me that later became A-Line tools. best scoring tandem for Merrimack this National Collegiate Athletic Association there was no longer a convent on the Further down the street a new season. on Monday. corner, formerly living quarters for the bar called Bucko's Tavern opened and Ricigliano, the Northeast-10 The three-round super regional Catholic Nuns of St. Patrick’s Church and employed Shorty Pawlick for many years; Conference individual champion back tournament, hosted by Walsh University, school. It is now a place remodeled by and on the corner of Shattuck, a bar opened in September – an effort that led to will take place Monday-Wednesday, volunteers to service the needy as homes called the Calumet Club which was run by Merrimack's third straight conference May 8-10, at Glenmoor Country Club in for their families. legendary Gene Mc Carthy and after his crown – averaged a team-low 79.3 strokes Canton, Ohio. After the top-three teams While on that corner I became more death his son in law Steve Borys. Bucko's per round over the course of the fall and are recognized, Ricigliano and Knight will aware that there was no longer a grammar moved across the street and later got an spring semester. She was one of only be competing for a top-three spot among school across the street it is now a Catholic offer and Bucko's was no more and is now two student-athletes to compete in all 19 the remaining competitors, which consists Academy. Gone now for many is the St. Domino's Pizza. rounds possible and shot a team-high 10 of the other four individual qualifiers and Patrick's girls High School. I guess it hit The Calumet Club was where the rounds in the 70s range and had no score the individual golfers from the qualifying me quickly because my late brother John Apollo Plumbers is today. They featured higher than an 87 at any point in the fall 12 teams in the East Super Region. became the principal of that school when Emma, Loraine, and Freddie and featured and spring. She posted the second-lowest The reward for finishing in the top- the City of Lawrence rented space from the tunes made famous by the big singers of the score ever in program history when she three in the 54-hole tournament is a trip to Church. days. A furniture store used to be where fired a career-best 71 on Day 2 of the NE10 the four-round NCAA Division II National Back to the corner of Salem and Parker Biders is today and was one of the first in Championship which led to her earning Championship, which will be held May streets, across from the former Convent the City to sell TVs black and white, of all-conference first team recogntion. 17-20 at Findlay Country Club in Findlay, stands an elegant house that used to be a course. Some were round screens. In those Knight – who will be looking to Ohio. The number of participants that funeral home. days many of the great heavyweight champ improve on last year's showing at super qualify for the finals is 72. Tripping up Salem St. towards Joe Louis's fights were all televised and regionals – had the second-lowest scoring "We are extremely excited to have two Broadway at the corner of Market St. stood many crowds stood on the sidewalk outside average among all Warriors at a tick over student-athletes represented at the East a 3 decker for many years until a new the store to watch. 80 strokes per round (80.1). She, too, Super Regionals next week," head coach elderly housing complex was built and Down from where the costume competed in all 19 rounds possible and had Jason Malcolm stated. "Both Krystal and still stands there. As I approached B'way building is now, was Elwood’s Diner it was nine rounds in the 70s range; her highest Alessandra have worked extremely hard at corner of Salem, my brain really kicked recently the 3 Dogs Diner and has since score at any point this season was also an this fall and spring. They are both looking as I recalled a bike sales and repair shop been sold again. At one time it was a going 87. forward to competing at the highest level called Victor Hugo's there is a variety store concern owned by Joe Elwood and later a Both Ricigliano and Knight combined and a chance to play in the National there now. police sergeant Ray Morris who lived in So for 11 top-20 finishes on the year, with Championships." Directly across from Hugo's on B'way Lawrence. I like to mention it because my four top-five performances between the Considering the immensely successful and Salem was John Hart's funeral home. 2 uncles Henry and Danny Benjamin ran it two of them. Ricigliano earned victories fall and spring semesters both Ricigliano It is still a funeral home under new owners. for him for quite a while. at the season-opening dual match against and Knight enjoyed, it is no surprise to see Going up B'way towards the O'Leary Across the parking lot was a prosperous Southern New Hampshire, as well as both earn the honor to compete against the Bridge (NOTICE I DIDN'T SAY FALLS owned garage/gas station owned by Jimmy the aforementioned title at the NE10 top teams and individuals in their region BRIDGE.) There have been many changes, Colletta. In an adjoining cul-de-sac was Championship, while Knight had three for a chance to compete at the national Sullivan’s Typewriters store is long gone Malco Electronics owned by a big CCHS top-five finishes over the course of the championship later this month. and so is Dean Hardware. The next among and boxing fan Joe Musemara, until year. Ricigliano will be competing at the missing at the corner of Crosby St. is recently he sold it and retired. the long-time resident Fluet’s Market that That my readers, was my trip through “If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough.” sold everything from ice cream to kerosene my old digs although most of it has been to heat your home, I'm not kidding some of changed and I hope it gave your heart and “Si tus sueños no te asustan, entonces no son lo us had to lug jugs of the kerosene from a brain some favorable memories. suficientemente elevados.” pump in the store to our homes. - Muhammad Ali New shipment! ¡La Fundación Frank Benjamin’s book Big Brother Big “Mr. B’s Sports Memories” Sister necesita tu is back! This is a great keepsake ayuda! for anyone growing up in Si tienes ropa usada y pequeños artículos del hogar que ya no usas, the Merrimack Valley. dónalos para quienes si los necesitan. Llegaremos a tu puerta para If interested in acquiring recibir lo que puedas entregar. a copy, go to Lawrence Para programar una cita, llama al 1.800.483.5503 o visítanos en nuestra página web en internet: www.bbbsfoundation.org. Public Library and ask for Louise Sandberg. Also, Lo que nos entregues ayudará a los niños locales que participan en nuestro programa de tutoría. Debes saber que tu donación es Lawrence History Center deducible de impuestos. at 6 Essex St., Lawrence. ¡Gracias por tu apoyo! 18 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 22 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 578 • MAY 15, 2017 Program Seeks Young Professionals to Train June Senior Lunch at Holy Family Hospital- for Non-profit Boards in Lawrence, Haverhill Haverhill will be

Lawrence, May11—The Cultural Inclusion the Certificate in Nonprofit Governance Ross, Anthony Rodriguez, and Jesus Suriel. About Kidney Stones Program for Non-profit Boards, a program program at Northern Essex Community Kulash said the Cultural Inclusion of Community InRoads and the YWCA, is College. All sessions take place at Program addresses the marginalization recruiting candidates for its 2017-18 session. Northern Essex Community College’s or “tokenism” that some young people of The program is targeted at young “minority” Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center color experience when serving on boards. professionals who live, work, or have roots on Amesbury Street, Lawrence. Interested “This program emphasizes the fact that in Greater Lawrence or Haverhill who want candidates should contact Joan Kulash, diversity is more than a check box,” Kulash to explore service on a non-profit board Executive Director, Community InRoads, said. “I am so impressed by each and every of directors in those communities. The at [email protected] or 978 604-8803. one of these recruits and graduates, and am program will complete its fifth year with 13 The program provides young a better person for having known them.” new graduates on May 25. It was launched professionals with knowledge and tools to She credits the program’s success as a pilot program of Community InRoads fully engage their talents in the experience not only to the “quality and commitment and the YWCA of Greater Lawrence in of serving on a board, according to Joan of the participants themselves,” but also 2012 and has become an ongoing program Kulash, Executive Director of Community to the directors of local non-profit who with an impressive track record. InRoads. are seeking to diversify their boards The next session of the Cultural The 2016-17 class of the Cultural “for all the right reasons.” They are: Inclusion Program begins in October Inclusion Program will graduate May ACT, Inc., Bread and Roses Housing, 2017 and will meet one evening a month 25. They are: Lauren Contreras, Michelle Bread and Roses Heritage, Community for seven months. Participation is free, Contreras, Felix Garcia, Yolanda Huertas, InRoads, Family Continuity, Groundwork but a commitment to attend all sessions is Ubaldo Lebron, , Maria Medina, Katherine Lawrence, Merrimack Valley YMCA, required. Those who participate receive a Montero, Alexandra Nova, Angeline Pena, Neighbors in Need, Si, Se Puede, and the Urologist Abdulrahman Babeir, MD certificate, and may also get credit toward Fermin Peralta, Michael Perez, Michael YWCA of Greater of Lawrence. will talk about kidney stones during June Senior Lunch at Holy Family Hospital- Haverhill on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. During the luncheon, Dr. Babeir will talk about the causes of kidney stones, symptoms, and available treatment options. Dr. Babeir earned his medical degree at King Saud University College of Medicine in Saudi Arabia, and his residency at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Saudi Arabia, and then completed fellowships in urology and urologic surgery at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, MA. His special interests include urinary stones, BPH, genitourinary malignancy, and robotic and laparoscopic surgery. He is fluent in English as well as Arabic. The luncheon presentation will be held in hospital’s first-floor auditorium from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost of $5 includes a full dinner and the presentation. The menu includes garden salad, baked cod, rice pilaf, vegetable medley, dinner rolls, lemon meringue pie, hot beverages and water. Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill is located at 140 Lincoln Avenue in Haverhill, MA. Registration is required. To register, please call Jean MacDougall-Tattan at 978-420-1168 or email jean.macdougall- [email protected].

Citizenship Preparation Classes Enrollments are now being taken for citizenship preparation classes held on either on Wednesday mornings or Thursday evenings at the Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center, 439 South Union St., Lawrence, MA 01843. Classes cost $50 for a ten-week session. Morning classes run from 9 AM to 11 AM and evening classes from 6 PM – 8 PM once a week. Enrollment is open to anyone interested in preparing to become a US citizen. Classes will cover US government and history and practice questions for the citizenship interview. Assistance is also given for permanent residents who want to apply for citizenship. Call MVIEC at 978-683-7316 or check out the Center’s website at www. mviec.org for directions and more details. READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15, 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 22 .: Rumbo :. 19

Hibernians to Commemorate the Great Famine and Dedicate 1916 Easter Rising Inscription Hibernians from across 1916 Easter Rising, which took place Massachusetts and New Hampshire in Ireland in 1916, was the spark that will gather on Saturday, May 20, eventually led to Irish Independence 2017 to commemorate the Great Irish Francis A O’Connor Jr., Division Famine of 1845 – 1851 and to dedicate 8 AOH Historian and a member of the 1916 Easter Rising Inscription at Division 8 AOH in Lawrence, will be the An Gorta Mor Memorial on the the guest speaker. A reception will grounds of Saint Mary-Immaculate follow the Memorial and Dedication Conception Cemeteries in Lawrence, Commemoration. The service is Massachusetts. open to the general public and all The Memorial Service is are welcome to attend. In the event expected to be attended by AOH of rain, the Memorial Service will and LAOH National, County, State be held in the Mausoleum on the officers and civic and local leaders. Cemetery grounds. The prayer service will be conducted by the Very Rev. John Delaney who Where: Saint Mary-Immaculate is Chaplain to Division 8. Father Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, Delaney will bless the 1916 Easter Massachusetts Golf Tournament on June 19 in Andover Rising Inscription that is being When: Saturday, May 20, 2017 dedicated during the ceremony. The Time: 1:00 P.M. Benefits Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence The 38th annual golf tournament lifestyles, and community involvement benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of for more than 4,400 youth members at Lawrence will take place on Monday, two locations. To participate, sponsor the June 19 at Indian Ridge Country Club, event, or donate auction items, contact 73 Lovejoy Road in Andover. The event Sarah Hogue at (978) 683-2747, ext. 128 raises a significant portion of the annual or [email protected]. Register operating budget for critical programs at www.lawrencebgc.com/index.php?/ focusing on academic success, healthy events/ by June 1.

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Can You Create an Edible Book? Look at their wish list at www.nsks.org for Can you use your imagination to suggestions. create an entirely edible, literature-based concoction for the Nashua Public Library’s Join the Library's Teen Anime Club Edible Book Contest? It could look like a Did you know that the Nashua Public book, be inspired by the content of a book, Library has an Anime Club? Teens who or resemble a character in a book, but it are into anime, manga, cosplay, or comics must be made entirely of edible ingredients. can come to the library on the first Tuesday Entries must be delivered to the library of the month from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It’s theater on Sunday, April 30, between 1 p.m. always free. During the meetings we watch and 1:30 p.m. Patrons who visit the library anime and manga, talk about them, play from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. that day will vote games, show off our anime sketches, and for their favorite entry, and the winners will eat snacks. You don’t have to live in Nashua be announced at 4 p.m. Details about the to join the club—anyone ages 12 to 17 is contest are available at www.tinyurl.com/ welcome. Bring your friends! The next nplediblebook. Bring some mad money with meeting is on Tuesday, May 2. you so you can pick up a few bargains during this final day of the Friends of the Library Spring Craft Classes for Kids at book sale, running from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nashua Library Spring craft classes for kids at the See the Unseen with Mentalist Nashua Public Library start the first week GRAND OPENING DAY Preston Heller in April. The Children’s Room offers ROBERTO CLEMENTE LEAGUE OF LOWELL Preston Heller will not tell you what Beginner Arts and Crafts Classes for ages a mentalist does—he’ll show you! Come 3 to 5, Creative Craft Classes for ages 6 to Join us for our inauguration for the NEW FIELD !! to the Nashua Public Library on Thursday, 8, and Tween Crafts for ages 9 to 11. Also April 20, at 7 p.m. and experience the offered is Lego Legion, starting May 1. WHEN : MAY 27, 2017 unseen, including thought implantation, Registration for craft classes and Lego WHERE : 420 Pawtucket St Lowell (Near Barttlet School) influence, the revealing of information Legion is simple: Come to the library on the known only to the spectator, predictions, the day of the event and put your name on the list. TIME : 10:00AM reading of body language, and much more. The first 16 children signed up can attend. No Heller performed 24 packed performances child is too young to visit the library: Babies Leagues who are participating : in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and Books Storytimes for kids up to 24 Mercedes Academy Lawrence libraries in 2016, to glowing reviews. This months old are held on Thursday mornings. Stars League Boston free performance is appropriate for ages Storytimes and Puppet Shows for all ages are Nelvin Taveras New York 12 to adult. Attendees are encouraged to held five times a week. Liga Vancola Junior Arias Bronx New York bring nonperishable items for donation For all the details go to www.tinyurl. to the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter. com/nplkid or call (603) 589-4631. More Information call : (978) 397-5641 - Maria Claudio READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM MAY 15, 2017 • EDITION 578 • LAWRENCE, MA • YEAR 22 .: Rumbo :. 21 CALENDARIO | CALENDAR OF EVENTS Roberto Clemente Opening Day 27 de Mayo - 10:00 AM 490 PAWTUCKET (NEAR THE BARTTLET SCHOOL )

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