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year ago, bullets riddled the burgundy Tahoe that Maria AVelazquez was riding in with her daughter and her husband. When the car came to a stop on I-70 and Blue Ridge, her daughter Jazmin Calderon was dead. Bullets hit Velazquez, and her son-in-law, Roberto Calderon, and his sister, while a one-year old child was unharmed. The last year has been difficult for Velazquez and Calderon. Velazquez de- scribed her daughter as the “light of the room” always one to make them laugh and cry at her stories and jokes. Unsure how to move on from this point, she is looking for answers as to why this tragic event happened to her family. Hispanic News contacted Calderon to speak with him about the loss of his wife. Calderon indicated that it was too PHOTO BY Tom Hogan-Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions difficult to talk about the events of that Famed boxing champion and future Hall of Fame fighter Oscar de la Hoya, one of the day. He did indicate that he planned a most decorated pugilists in the history of the sport, retired as a professional on April 14, Memorial Mass this past Easter Sun- 09 during a noon press conference in Nokia Plaza LA Live in downtown Los Angeles. day for his wife. Maria Velazquez has created a small altar in her home decorated with flowers, lit candles and El afamado campeón de boxeo y futuro púgil del Salón de la Fama, Oscar de la Hoya, A year ago, April 13, Jazmin asked pictures in remembrance of her daughter Jazmin. uno de los pugilistas más galardonados en la historia del deporte, se retiró de su carrera profesional el 14 de abril del 2009 en un anuncio hecho durante una conferencia de her mother to accompany her and her Maria Velásquez ha creado un pequeño altar decorado con flores en su casa, velas encendidas prensa en el Nokia Plaza LA Live en el centro de Los Ángeles. husband and his family to a quinceñera. y fotos en recuerdo de su hija Jazmin. Jazmin was in the driver’s seat when the family left the party. It was around TRADUCE PATRICIO H. LAZEN El año pasado ha sido difícil para On April 14, in Los Angeles, CA Oscar El 14 de abril, en Los Ángeles, Califor- HISPANIC NEWS de la Hoya made it official. “After heart- nia, Oscar de la Hoya lo hizo oficial. 11:30 p.m. when the shooting occurred. Velásquez y para Calderón. felt discussions with my family and my “Después de sinceras discusiones con “I got hit on my left shoulder,” re- ace un año, balas perforaron la Velásquez describe a su hija como la closest friends, it is with deep gratitude mi familia y mis amigos más cercanos, called Velazquez crying. “I heard gun- and appreciation that I announce my re- es con una profunda gratitud y aprecio camioneta Tahoe de color bor- “luz de la pieza” alguien que siempre tirement from professional boxing,” said que anuncio mi retiro del boxeo profe- shots and I told them to get down. goña en la que Maria Velásquez los hacia reír y llorar con sus historias [Jazmin’s] sister-in-law was next to H y chistes. Sin estar segura de cómo sa- De La Hoya, who retires from the ring sional”, dijo De La Hoya, quien se re- se desplazaba junto a su hija y el esposo de with a 39-6, 30 KOs record. tiró del cuadrilátero con un récord de me in the car and she had her one- ésta. Cuando el vehículo legó a detenerse lir adelante desde ese punto, ella busca year-old son and she got down on the “Boxing has been the single, most con- 39-6 y 30 knockouts. en la I-70 con Blue Ridge, su hija Jaz- respuestas del porqué esta tragedia le sistent part of my life and although I will “El boxeo ha sido la parte más singular floor with him and then I didn’t hear min Calderón estaba muerta. Las balas ocurrió a su familia. miss the ring, I know that it is time for me y consistente de mi vida y aunque echaré anything else,” said Maria. impactaron también a Maria Velásquez, Hispanic News se contactó con Cal- to step away from the sport competitively de menos el cuadrilátero, yo sé que para She would later learn that there were a su yerno, Roberto Calderón y a su her- derón para platicar respecto a la pér- and become more active in the other as- mí es el momento de retirarme del deporte numerous gunshots fired from a pass- mana, mientras que un menor de un año dida de su esposa. Calderón indicó que pects of it that are already in place and competitivo y tornarme más activo en otros de edad resultó ileso. ready for me to pursue. aspectos de éste, aspectos que ya están in- DRIVE-BY/PAGE DISPAROS HECHOS/PÁGINA “My career has been nothing short of stalados y listos para que yo los siga. magical and I am forever grateful to all “Mi carrera nunca tuvo una carencia de of the people who made it possible,” con- lo mágico y estaré agradecido para siem- tinued De La Hoya. “Most importantly pre de todas las personas que lo hicieron KC FANS CAUGHT/PAGE FANÁTICOS DE/PÁGINA Vitamin D deficiency emerges The truth about as a silent epidemic Carencia de vitamina D ha surgido Latinos and the EFCA como una epidemia silenciosa pring is here, so the Hispanic “got By springing forward in March you’ll La verdad sobre los milk?” campaign is declaring it Vita- gain an extra hour of sunlight and more Smin D Season to raise awareness of opportunities to catch some rays, but you the important role of the “sunshine vitamin.” can’t always count on the sun to supply all Latinos y la EFCA of the vitamin D you need. That’s why it’s Even though we have the ability to make our own vitamin D when the ultraviolet rays even more important to look to your diet GABRIELA D. LEMUS a comunidad latina debería apoyar de todo corazón la ley of the sun hit our skin, many Hispanics fail for your D, according to registered dietitian Hispanic Link News Service Su-Nui Escobar, who officially launched de opción libre para el em- to get enough vitamin D. In fact, vitamin D L deficiency in this country is being called a si- Vitamin D Season today in an effort to ex- pleado, Employee Free Choice Act he Latino community should lent epidemic. The prudent use of sunscreen, tol the virtues of this vital vitamin and talk (EFCA). Presentada el 10 de marzo, about milk as “liquid sunshine.” wholeheartedly get behind the el proyecto de ley tiene apoyo de la sun-blocking pollution and long, cold win- ters indoors are partially to blame. TEmployee Free Choice Act mayoría en la Cámara de Represent- PEOPLE FAIL/PAGE (EFCA). Introduced March 10, the antes de los EE.UU. y en el Senado, bill has a majority of support in the pero grupos de representación de em- a primavera ha llegado, y la campaña importante revisar tu dieta por la “D”, de U.S. House of Representatives and presas están gastando sumas fuertes hispana de got milk? está declarando acuerdo a la dietista registrada the Senate, but business groups are para asegurar que el Senado no llegue Lla “Temporada de la Vitamina D” Su-Nui Escobar, quien hoy oficialmente spending heavily to make sure the para concienciar a la gente de la importancia lanzó la “Temporada de la Vitamina D” a los 60 votos necesarios para evitar del papel que juega la “vitamina del sol”. Senate does not reach the 60 votes that una táctica obstruccionista departe de para pregonar las virtudes de esta vitamina it needs to survive a filibuster. votos opositores. A pesar de que tenemos la habilidad de que es vital y hablar sobre la leche como el EFCA is important because it hacer nuestra propia vitamina D cuando “liquido del sol”. La EFCA es importante porque of- los rayos ultravioletas del sol pegan nuestra “Es alarmante ver a tanta gente fallar en levels the playing field for workers rece igualdad en oportunidades para piel, muchos hispanos fallan en obtener la by ensuring a more democratic consumir suficiente vitamina D, especial- trabajadores al asegurar un proceso de vitamina D necesaria. De hecho, la falta de mente cuando la leche es una fuente tan fácil decision-making process that provides decisión más democrático que les of- vitamina D en este país está siendo llamada employees the room to be full partners y conveniente de este nutriente esencial”, rece a los empleados la posibilidad de la epidemia silenciosa. El uso prudente de comenta Escobar. “Ahora más que nunca with management. At a minimum, protector solar, los contaminantes de los At the Dawn of Spring, the Hispanic got asociarse plenamente con la gerencia. estamos aprendiendo de los riesgos de salud milk? Campaign is declaring “Vitamin D democracy involves freedom of speech Como mínimo, la democracia ofrece la filtros solares y los inviernos largos y fríos relacionados a la carencia de vitamina D”. and freedom to organize collectively que nos mantienen en casa son parcial- Season” to remind Hispanics to Get More of libertad de expresión y la libertad de mente los culpables. La leche es una de las pocas fuentes the Sunshine Vitamin around issues. In the case of workers, organizarse colectivamente referente alimenticias que proveen vitamina D. De a minimum standard of democracy Al comenzar marzo ganarás una hora Al comienzo de la primavera, la campaña a temas específicos. En el caso de los hecho, es la fuente líder de vitamina D en hispana de got milk? declara la “Temporada involves the ability of workers to adicional de sol y más oportunidades para la dieta norteamericana. Los tres vasos de 8 de la Vitamina D” para recordar a los trabajadores, una norma mínima de recibir unos rayos, pero no siempre puedes discuss and debate amongst themselves democracia implica la posibilidad de onzas recomendadas de leche baja en grasa hispanos a que tomen más de la vitamina del free of harassment from either unions contar con el sol como suplemento de vi- o sin grasa proveen el 75 por ciento del val- sol. tamina D necesario. Es por eso que es más LATINO WORKERS/PAGE TRABAJADORES/PÁGINA GENTE FALLA/PÁGINA
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Latino Workers want to join Unions NCLR PRAISES OBAMA CONT./PAGE Needless to say, union economic growth. or corporate management as membership would assist them As President Obama reminds to whether they would like to not just in earning a livable wage. us daily, the need to revitalize join a union. It could move many into jobs our communities is paramount. NCLR APPLAUDS WHITE HOUSE EFCA would reinvigorate where they learn more skills, Urgent. Which communities the National Labor Relations take on greater responsibilities will succeed in doing so? gain added benefits Act (NLRA) giving workers Where unions are stronger, MOVEMENT ON IMMIGRATION REFORM additional protections to Latino workers want to join not only are wages higher bargain collectively and join a unions. Union membership, and health insurance more Washington, DC—The National the issue of immigration during after poll have shown that the union. Time and again we have long in decline, actually accessible; there are numerous Council of La Raza (NCLR)— his first year of office, and we vast majority of Americans are witnessed that the current system increased in 2008, according to other benefits. In states with the largest national Hispanic are pleased by this signal that looking for a fair and effective for workers to form unions so the Bureau of Labor Statistics higher union density, it is more civil rights and advocacy orga- he intends to make good on his way to fix the immigration sys- as to bargain over wages and annual report. The unionized likely that poverty will be nization in the United States— promise,” said Janet Murguía, tem. The Latino community is benefits is broken. As a result, share of the U.S. workforce reduced. There will be more welcomed the recent report in NCLR President and CEO. ready to work with the White the National Labor Relations climbed to 12.4 percent last homeowners than renters and the New York Times that Presi- “It is clear that the path to a House and Congress to arrive Board (NLRB) would be better year from 12.1 percent in better schools because there dent Barack Obama has made strong economic recovery in- at solutions that protect families able to ensure that the processes 2007, an increase of more than is greater public education immigration reform one of his cludes strategies that lift wages, and workers, and uphold both regarding authorization forms 420,000 members. spending per pupil. The three top priorities for this year. increase revenue, and create a the American value of shared are fair, thus preventing coercion While the gains were broadly are inter-related. “The message from the 2008 level playing field—and immi- prosperity and our nation’s can- from either side. gration reform is a crucial ele- do attitude. We intend to work shared across demographic Together they bring an election is that this nation wants ment of that equation.” with the President and Con- In 2008, workers represented lines and occupations, growth unintended benefit – a significant leaders who will solve tough gress to make this a reality,” by unions earned a median was strongest in the public reduction in crime. Compare problems. President Obama “The can’t-do crowd will concluded Murguía. weekly salary of $886. This sector, among Hispanics, and states where unions are strong pledged that he would address raise its voice again, but poll compared to non-unionized in Western states, driving the with those where they’re weak. workers, with median weekly largest increase in more than In the former, public dollars are earnings amounting to $691. a quarter of a century. More more likely to go to schools and NCLR Aplaude El Movimiento In particular, young men than 120,000 Hispanics became less likely to building jails. and women just entering union members last year. Their membership rate rose nearly By bolstering the middle class, En La Casa Blanca Sobre una the work world benefit from educating our communities and protections that collective a full percent to 10.6 percent from 9.8 percent in 2007. ensuring they are healthy, we bargaining provides. give people hope. That’s the Reforma Migratoria Latinos are among the EFCA offers workers added essence of the American Dream. Washington, DC – El Consejo enfocaría en el tema de inmi- tra de una reforma, pero en- youngest population group in access to such benefits as The Employee Free Choice Act Nacional de La Raza (NCLR gración en su primer año en la cuesta sobre encuesta nos ha the United States. Their median health insurance and pensions. can help make it real again. por sus siglas en inglés) – la or- Casa Blanca, y nos da gusto mostrado que la gran mayoría age is 25.8 years – more than Management gains from the ganización nacional más grande esta señal de que el Presidente de Americanos están buscando skill sets, contagious motivation [Dr. Gabriela D. Lemus is de apoyo y defensa de los dere- tiene la intención de honrar su una manera justa y efectiva 10 years younger than that for executive director of the Labor the U.S. population as a whole. and increased productivity chos civiles de los hispanos en promesa”, dijo Janet Murguía, para arreglar el sistema migra- that satisfied workers provide. Council for Latin American Estados Unidos – recibió con presidenta del NCLR. “Está torio. La comunidad latina está Also worth mention: they have Advancement (LCLAA), with more children and greater It follows that productive gusto el reciente reporte en claro de que el camino a una lista para trabajar con la Casa workers help companies grow headquarters in Washington, D.C. el New York Times de que el recuperación económica ver- Blanca y el Congreso para family stability. More than half Email: [email protected]] are fully bilingual. profits and capital for further Presidente Barack Obama ha dadera incluye estrategias que llegar a soluciones que prote- hecho la reforma migratoria alzan los sueldos, incrementan gen a familias y trabajadores, una de sus más importantes pri- las fuentes de ingresos y crean y que honran los valores de oridades para este año. un campo laboral justo para nuestro país de prosperidad Los trabajadores latinos “El mensaje que salió de las todos – y la reforma migrato- para todos y la creencia de elecciones del 2008 es que que- ria es un elemento importante que todo se puede. Intentamos remos líderes que van a resolver de la solución.” trabajar con el Presidente y el quieren unirse a sindicatos los problemas difíciles. El Presi- “El grupo de críticos va a le- Congreso para hacer esto re- dente Obama prometió que se vantar la voz de nuevo en con- alidad”, concluyo Murguía. Los trabajadores latinos qui- educación por estudiante. Los CONT./PÁGINA eren unirse a sindicatos. La mem- tres se relacionan. discutir y debatir entre ellos, li- bresía en sindicatos, largamente Juntos acarrean un beneficio blicos tienden a destinarse a encia del Sueño Americano. La Advancement (LCLAA) con sede bres del acoso de los sindicatos en declive, en realidad aumentó inesperado – una importante las escuelas y menos a la con- EFCA – Employee Free Choice en Washington, D.C. Comuníquese o de la gerencia empresarial en en el 2008, según el informe an- reducción en el crimen. Si se strucción de cárceles. Act – puede volver hacer que con ella a: [email protected]]. cuanto a su deseo o no de orga- ual de la Oficina de Estadísticas compara a los estados en los sea realidad. Laborales. La parte sindicalizada Al reforzar la clase media, nizarse dentro de un sindicato. que los sindicatos son fuertes educar nuestras comunidades y [La doctora Gabriela D. Le- de la fuerza laboral estadoun- con los estados en los que son La EFCA daría nueva vida a idense subió a 12,4 por ciento el asegurar su salud, le damos a la mus es directora ejecutiva del La- www.kchispanicnews.com la ley nacional de relaciones de débiles, se encuentra que en gente esperanza, la cual es la es- bor Council for Latin American año pasado, de 12,1 por ciento en los primeros, los fondos pú- trabajo (National Labor Rela- el 2007, un aumento de más de tions Act – NLRA) al ofrecer 420.000 miembros. a los trabajadores mayores pro- tecciones para poder negociar Si bien los aumentos se ven colectivamente y unirse a un ampliamente por sectores de- sindicato. Una y otra vez hemos mográficos y oficios, el - creci visto que el sistema actual de miento se vio más fuerte en el formación de sindicatos para sector público, entre hispanos, poder negociar salarios y ben- y en estados del oeste, impul- eficios está malogrado. Como sando el mayor aumento en más resultado, la junta de relaciones de cuarto de siglo. de trabajo (NLRB) podría me- El año pasado se hicieron jorar asegurar que sean justos miembros de sindicato más los procesos de formularios de de 120.000 hispanos, cuyo ín- autorización, y así prevenir la dice de membresía subió casi coerción de ambos lados. un punto porcentual entero a En el 2008, los trabajadores 10,6 por ciento desde 9,8 por representados por sindicatos ciento en el 2007. ganaban un salario semanal La EFCA ofrece a los traba- medio de $886, comparado con jadores mayor acceso a benefi- trabajadores sin representación cios tales como el seguro médi- sindical, con salarios semanales co y las pensiones de jubilación. medios de $691. La gerencia se beneficia de las Los jóvenes, hombres y mu- capacidades, la motivación con- jeres que apenas van entrando tagiosa y mayor productividad a la fuerza laboral se benefi- que los trabajadores satisfechos cian en particular de las pro- ofrecen. De esto deriva que los tecciones que ofrece la negoci- trabajadores productivos ayu- ación colectiva. dan a las empresas a aumentar sus ganancias y su capital para Los latinos están entre los futuro crecimiento económico. grupos de población de menor edad en los Estados Unidos. Su Como nos recuerda a dia- edad promedio es de 25,8 años rio el presidente Obama, es – más de 10 años menores que imprescindible volver a dar la población de los EE.UU. en vida a nuestras comunidades. total. También vale mencionar ¿Cuál de las comunidades que tienen más hijos y mayor logrará hacerlo? estabilidad familiar que otros En los lugares en los que los grupos. 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16 de abril del 2009 % www.kchispanicnews.com 7 BILINGUAL NEWSPAPER 6 KC FANS CAUGHT OFF GUARD CONT./PAGE La Hoya’s decision to retire. David commitment to fighting the best wrap mine up Mendez of Olathe, KS was informed fighters in the biggest fights,” said by Hispanic News, “I didn’t know. I Ross Greenburg, president of HBO think it is a good thing. I see him as a Sports. “HBO has had the privilege champion also fighting the big name of televising his fights since 1993 boxers Felix Trinidad and Julio Ce- and we watched him develop into a sar Chavez. I would have liked to champion and a gracious ambassa- see a rematch with Shane Mosley. dor for the sport.” fresh Unfortunately we all get older and it “The Golden Boy’s” Hall of Fame- is time to walk away from it.” bound career saw him win 10 world Mendez had his concerns about championships in every division De La Hoya following his last two from 130 to 160 pounds while facing fights. “I was thinking he could hurt such stalwarts as Floyd Mayweather himself. ... As we know, boxers al- Jr., Julio Cesar Chavez, Bernard ways end up with some kind of brain Hopkins, Shane Mosley, Felix Trini- injury. ... I’m happy he is going to dad, Pernell Whitaker, Ike Quar- walk away. ... I have always held him tey, Fernando Vargas, Arturo Gatti, high as a good role model and some- Genaro Hernandez, Jesse James body that the community can look up Leija and Hector Camacho Sr. to. I think it is a sad day, however, “I marvel at my son’s success and I’m positive he gave a lot of market- Photo By Tom Hogan-Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions know that all of the hard work and ing of the community in the ring and dedication he had when he was a For Boxing fans, Oscar de la Hoya looking at the younger (boxer) gen- was not just a professional boxer kid and during the formative years erations moving up, you have to em- of his boxing training made him the - he was a man with a lot of heart brace changes,” said Mendez. and proud to be born in East LA of champion he became,” said Joel De Mexican descent. He was a winner Originally from East Los Angeles, La Hoya Sr. “I am extremely proud to his many Latino fans around the where as a young child he laced up of my son and know he has achieved world. Fans just couldn’t get enough % 6 a pair of boxing gloves for the first everything possible in the ring. It is 7 of the Golden Boy. time at the age of four. He began his now time for him to enjoy his family Para los fanáticos del boxeo, Oscar amateur career several years later and pursue in earnest all of the other de la Hoya fue más que un simple and started dreaming of professional opportunities that await him.” boxeador profesional – él fue una success. The 10-time world champi- Outside the ring, De La Hoya persona con mucho corazón y on, who collected titles in six differ- orgulloso de ser nacido en el Este de made a conscious effort to give back ent weight divisions, and some have to the community that gave him the Los Ángeles y también descendiente considered him the most influential de mexicanos. Él fue un ganador para opportunity to achieve such suc- sus muchos seguidores latinos de fighter in boxing’s modern era. cess. The Oscar de la Hoya Foun- todo el mundo. Los fanáticos nunca “Oscar de la Hoya has left an in- dation was created in 1995 to bring se cansaban del Niño Dorado. delible legacy in and out of the ring,” a better quality of life to the people Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said. of East Los Angeles. The founda- I deeply appreciate all of my fans “This son of East L.A. has made the tion provides funding for a number who showered me with their cheers City of Angels proud, not only for his of projects including the Cecilia and support, consistently holding ten championships in six weight divi- Gonzalez de la Hoya Cancer Cent- me up throughout my 17-year pro- sions, but for never forgetting his roots er, the Oscar de la Hoya Neo-Natal fessional career. I believe the true and giving back to his community.” Intensive Care Unit and the Oscar meaning of my career was not in the de la Hoya Labor and Delivery winning or losing, but in the gift of He turned professional follow- ing his 1992 Olympic gold medal Center, all located at the White Me- sharing my fights with all of them, morial Medical Center in East Los as I never imagined it would mean victory in Barcelona, Spain. De La Hoya became a box office suc- Angeles. In addition, De La Hoya so much to so many. It has been an established the Oscar de la Hoya honor to fight all of my fights for cess. His popularity and follow- ing made him the highest grossing Animo Charter High School in 2003 each and every one of you.” which now serves over 500 students non-heavyweight fighter in boxing ™ “This is truly a bittersweet day history. In 19 pay-per-view fights, in grades nine through twelve and The Snack Wrap is all-white premium chicken breast topped with Cheddar Jack for boxing and its fans throughout De La Hoya drew over 14.1 mil- is ranked among the top 10 percent cheese, fresh lettuce and your choice of creamy ranch, honey mustard or chipotle the world, as Oscar’s name has been lion pay-per-view buys and over of schools in the state of California BBQ sauce. It all comes wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, and now you can choose synonymous with the sport for nearly $696 million dollars in pay-per- that serve similar communities. US between crispy fried or juicy grilled chicken. two decades,” said Richard Schaefer, view revenue throughout his ca- News and World Report ranked the CEO Golden Boy Promotions. “It reer. He appeared in three of the Oscar de la Hoya Animo Charter has been a privilege and honor for me top eight highest grossing pay-per- High School #53 out of the top 100 to work with this amazing champion view boxing events including his in the entire nation. and watch the brilliance of his career fight against Floyd Mayweather In his closing remarks De la both in and out of the ring. As one Jr. in May 2007, which shattered Hoya said, “I want to acknowl- of my closest friends, both personally the all-time pay-per-view record edge my wonderful wife Millie, and professionally, I look forward At participating McDonald’s®. with 2.4 million homes in addition my children and my entire fam- © 2009 McDonald’s to working with Oscar as he takes to generating a record-setting live ily who have been extremely a more active role in Golden Boy gate of $19 million. 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Yo creo que bargo, me siento confiado de que el verdadero significado de mi car- él llevó al cuadrilátero una imagen rera no radicó en ganar o perder, sino positiva de la comunidad y al mirar en el obsequio de compartir mis com- a las generaciones jóvenes (De box- bates con todos ellos y que nunca me eadores) avanzar, uno tiene que aco- imaginé que significaría tanto para ger los cambios”, dijo Méndez. tantas personas. Ha sido un honor pelear todos mis combates para cada Oscar, quien originalmente vino uno de ustedes”. del Este de Los Ángeles, lugar en que como niño él se puso un par de “Este es un día verdaderamente guantes de boxeo a los cuatro años agridulce para el boxeo y para sus de edad. Él comenzó su carrera ama- seguidores de todo el mundo, de- teur varios años más tarde y comen- bido a que el nombre de Oscar ha zó a soñar con el éxito profesional. sido un sinónimo de ese deporte Oscar, quien ha sido campeón mun- por casi dos décadas”, dijo Richard dial en diez ocasiones, recolectó tí- Schaefer, Ejecutivo de Golden Boy tulos en seis diferentes categorías de Promotions. “Ha sido un privilegio peso y algunos lo han considerado y un honor para mí el trabajar con como el pugilista más influyente en este increíble campeón y observar la era moderna del boxeo. el lustre de su carrera tanto dentro como fuera del cuadrilátero. Como “Oscar de la Hoya ha dejado un uno de mis amigos más cercanos, imborrable legado dentro y fuera del tanto en lo personal como en lo cuadrilátero”, dijo el Alcalde Anto- profesional, estoy esperanzado de nio Villaraigosa. “Este hijo del Este trabajar con Oscar cuando él tome de Los Ángeles ha enorgullecido a boxísticos de mayores ingresos para bajador de ese deporte”. Ahora es momento para que él dis- de la Hoya en el 2003 la cual ahora un rol más activo en Golden Boy la Ciudad de Los Ángeles, no tan pagar-para-ver entre los que se in- “El Niño Dorado, cuya carrera va frute de su familia y siga de manera atiende a más de 500 estudiantes que Promotions, ahora que él ya no está sólo por sus diez campeonatos en cluye su pelea en contra de Floyd en pos del Salón de la Fama, lo vió ferviente todas las otras oportuni- van de los grados nueve hasta el doce compitiendo en el deporte”. seis categorías de peso, sino porque Mayweather Jr. en mayo del 2007, ganar 10 campeonatos mundiales dades que le esperan”. y está considerada entre el 10 por nunca se olvidó de sus raíces y le re- la cual destronó el récord de todos ciento de las mejores escuelas en el Fanáticos en todo el país y aquí tribuyó a su comunidad”. en cada categoría desde las 130 a las Fuera del cuadrilátero, De La en el área metropolitana fueron los tiempos en pagar-para-ver con 160 libras mientras enfrentaba a tales Hoya hizo un esfuerzo de concien- estado de California que atienden a tomados por sorpresa y quedaron Él se convirtió en profesional lue- la participación de 2,4 millones de incondicionales como Floyd May- cia para retribuirle a la comunidad comunidades similares. Los medios sorprendidos al enterarse de la de- go de obtener una medalla de oro hogares en adición a generar la ins- weather Jr., Julio César Chávez, que le entregó la oportunidad de lo- de comunicación US News y World cisión de De La Hoya de retirarse. en las Olimpiadas de Barcelona, tauración de un récord de $19 mil- Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley, grar tal suceso. La Fundación Oscar Report ubicaron a la Escuela Se- David Méndez de Olathe, KS fue España en 1992. De La Hoya se lones para ver la pelea en vivo. Esta Félix Trinidad, Pernell Whitaker, de la Hoya fue creada en 1995 para cundaria Animo Charter Oscar de informado por Hispanic News, “No convirtió en un suceso de taquilla. fue la primera pelea transmitida en Ike Quartey, Fernando Vargas, Ar- ofrecerle una mejor calidad de vida la Hoya No. 53 entre las 100 de más sabía. Creo que es algo bueno. Lo Su popularidad y seguidores lo con- pagar-para-ver en ser comprada por turo Gatti, Genaro Hernández, Jesse a la gente del Este de Los Ángeles. alto rendimiento en toda la nación. veo como un campeón también virtieron en el pugilista de mayores más de dos millones de hogares. James Leija y Héctor Camacho Sr. La fundación entrega fondos para En sus comentarios finales, De luchando contra boxeadores de ingresos en la historia de boxeo en- “Oscar de la Hoya ha confeccio- “Me maravillo con el éxito de mi una cantidad de proyectos incluy- la Hoya dijo, “Quiero darle recono- renombre como Félix Trinidad y tre boxeadores que no pertenecen nado una carrera digna de un libro hijo y sé que todo ese intenso trabajo y endo el Centro para el Cáncer Ce- cimiento a mi maravillosa esposa Julio César Chávez. Me hubiera a la categoría pesada. En 19 peleas de cuentos mediante su duro traba- dedicación que él puso cuando era un cilia González de la Hoya, la Unidad Millie, a mis hijos y a toda mi familia gustado haber visto una revancha transmitidas en pay-per-view (Pa- jo, dedicación, talento y el cometido muchacho y durante sus años de for- de Cuidado Intensivo Neo-Natal quienes me han apoyado mucho y con Shane Mosley. Desafortunada- gar-para-ver), De La Hoya atrajo a pelear con los mejores pugilistas en mación en su entrenamiento boxísti- Oscar de la Hoya y el Centro para han tenido mucha paciencia conmigo, mente todos nos ponemos viejos y a más de 14,1 millones de usuarios las peleas más grandes”, dijo Ross co lo convirtieron en el campeón que Partos y Nacimientos Oscar de la sacrificando una enorme cantidad de es momento de retirarse”. del sistema pagar-para-ver y más Greenburg, presidente de Deportes llegó a ser”, dijo Joel De La Hoya Sr. Hoya, todos ellos localizados en el tiempo para que yo pudiera seguir mi de $696 millones de dólares en HBO. “HBO ha tenido el privile- Centro Médico White Memorial en carrera. Ahora es el momento para Méndez tuvo dudas de De La ingresos por concepto de pagar- “Estoy extremadamente orgulloso de Hoya después de sus dos últimas gio de televisar sus combates desde mi hijo y sé que él ha logrado todo el Este de Los Ángeles. En adición, que yo esté allí para ellos”. para-ver a lo largo de su carrera. 1993 y le hemos visto convertirse De La Hoya estableció la Escuela peleas. “Pensé que pudiera resul- Él apareció en tres de los eventos lo que es posible en el cuadrilátero. tar lastimado. … Como sabemos, en un campeón y un elegante em- Secundaria Animo Charter Oscar
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Drive-by shooting still unsolved AS I SEE IT CONT./PAGE one chose to attack them,” said lens of my right eye. I am par- mother, a father, brothers and Homicide Detective Benjamin tially blind in that eye now. … sisters. All the people shot in ing car. Her daughter’s car was Caldwell, Kansas City, Mis- The bullets shattered the bone the car that were fortunate to Let’s Get Real About Taxes riddled with bullet holes. Side souri Police department. on my shoulder and I am unable survive also had family, chil- windows and the front wind- While the Kansas City Po- to move my left arm now. While dren and parents. Those fam- Senator Kit Bond creases at the $200,000 level for shield were shattered. A bullet lice Department could not I was in the hospital I heard that ily members and parents have HISPANIC NEWS single filers or $250,000 for mar- hit Jazmin in the temple and release any details about pos- the weapon they used was a 45 the right for justice to be car- ried filers. But, don’t be fooled. killed her. sible motives or suspects, automatic with explosive bul- ried out. The suspects should illions of Americans For small business owners – lets,” she said. be brought to justice to prevent who typically plow their earnings She questions why it hap- it has been alleged that the are participating in the them from harming other peo- annual ritual of filing back into growing their business- pened to them. Her daughter shooters were Hispanic. As the family prepared to M mark the first anniversary of ple,” said Caldwell. their tax returns with the IRS. es and creating jobs – it’s pretty that night, she found herself That is the day she is look- For those who still owe taxes, short sighted. And, if history is dreading it and wishing that ing forward to - when they do this April 15th may be even more any guide, it’s just the start of tax somehow they could just skip get the shooters off the streets challenging than usual. increases to come. that date. She has had to be so that they can’t harm anyone Times are tough now. The Even more alarming is that strong for her family even when else. Maria knows that she is economy is in a deep recession, there is one tax increase that will she didn’t feel strong or feel that not the only mother in the city with more layoffs occurring dai- hit everyone regardless of in- she could make it through the that has lost a child through vio- ly. The housing market is still come. The President’s climate- day. She finds herself feeling lence. “I know there are other in a free fall. American families change proposal to cut carbon guilt that she survived but she mothers involved in this type have lost retirement savings and emissions – called Cap and Trade realizes that she had to survive of situation. If there are other college savings. Families, stu- – will require energy producers for her two daughters and their Hispanic families going through dents and businesses are having and utilities to bid for permits children. the same thing, if they would trouble getting loans. Unem- at auctions that maximize their price. These costs will then be like to do an organization or try ployment has risen nationally The shooting has affected passed on to consumers in the to get together and talk about to 8.5 percent, and 3.3 million her emotionally and how she workers have lost their jobs in form of higher gasoline, electric- what they are going through, views those around her. She the last five months. ity, and heating bills that will fears being out in a car at night. I am more than willing to do stress families and businesses, that,” she said. One might think this would be When riding in a car with her a good time for tax relief. Un- and ultimately kill jobs. other children, she worries that She holds out hope that fortunately, President Obama Earlier this month the Senate someone may be following them someone will come forward and his allies in Congress instead and the House took the first step wanting to cause them harm. with information that will solve want to raise taxes. in enacting portions of the Presi- the case. The Kansas City, Mis- She grew up in Los Ange- The new President’s first budg- dent’s budget by passing their souri Police department is ask- les, California and knows how et calls for billions more in spend- respective “budget resolutions.” Roberto Calderon met Jazmin nearly seven years ago. They were married for gangs work. “I have known ing anyone with information I offered an amendment to pro- three years before Jazmin lost her life in a drive by shooting. ing on domestic programs. And gang members all my life. regarding this case to either to pay for it, the President is go- tect workers from job loss caused Roberto Calderón conoció a Jazmin hace cerca de siete años. ellos estuvieron When we left East LA, it was to contact them or call the TIPS ing to raise taxes on everybody by climate-change legislation casados por tres años antes de que Jazmin perdiera su vida a causa de and the proposed carbon taxes. come here and have a better life, Hotline, (816) 474-TIPS. Calls and continue borrowing. disparos hechos desde un vehículo en marcha. are completely confidential. Common sense prevailed during a more peaceful life,” explained The last thing that our econo- this round, and my amendment Maria. Over the last three According to Detective Cald- my and future generations need is was 23-years-old and they both “We are asking anyone with passed with 54 votes. I just hope years, she had seen a change in well, to solve these crimes they more than a trillion dollars in tax the Democrats who control the fi- worked together at Pittsburgh, information on the suspects or the landscape of the neighbor- need cooperation between the increases and more debt. Payne and Glass at the GM the suspect’s vehicle, whether it nal legislation do not strip out this hood her daughter lived in. Vi- public and the police depart- worker-protection provision. Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kan- is what they heard on the streets President Obama’s budget in- olence had crept into the neigh- ment. “We all have to work to- cludes proposals that would raise sas City, Kansas. Her daughter or if they saw anything that borhood and drive-by shootings gether for one goal which is to I think increasing taxes is a bad was married and lived with her night to call the TIPS hotline,” taxes for small businesses, home- idea even in good times. Raising were increasing. reduce the violence in our city owners, anyone who uses energy, in-laws. She wasn’t one to go said Detective Caldwell. taxes during a deep recession is Confused and saddened by and try to prevent these tragic and many who give to charity. even worse. out and get into trouble. The year anniversary has homicides,” he said. Specifically, the Obama budget: the tragedy, Velazquez keeps During the Senate budget de- “She was friendly and po- passed and Velazquez wants going. “I have days that are “Our concerns are that the • Raises the top two tax rates; lite. She would help anyone justice for her daughter’s death. bate, I supported an alternative very hard for me. I have longer the case goes on, the • Caps itemized deductions, budget plan that would have that needed help. I raised my She has been in contact with the to put on a different face to longer the person who has done police department concerning which limits deductions for extended the 2001 and 2003 tax kids not to look for a fight. I make sure my kids don’t see this is free to rein terror and relief for families and small busi- told my kids never to hang out the case, but is frustrated that mortgage interest – in the mid- me crying. It is really tough violence on other people. We dle of a housing crisis – and nesses. The alternative plan with the wrong people, never they have no one in custody. especially since I have small would like to encourage anyone would have saved billions in enti- She hopes that someone will limits deductions for charita- to do anything wrong. But, I grandchildren and if they see with information regarding this ble donations; and tlement and discretionary spend- want to know why, why us? step up and give the police in- me crying they ask questions case to contact us. Don’t worry ing, resulting in trillions of dollar • Increases the tax rate on capi- Why they decided to do it to formation that could help them less in spending over the long and it is tough,” she said. if you think your information tal gains and dividends from us? Was it a mistake or was it solve her daughter’s murder. term. Unfortunately, this alterna- Caldwell told Hispanic News may be insignificant, your piece 15 percent to 20 percent. planned?” asked Maria. Maria has physical scars from of information may be what tive was defeated. that the sorrow that affects the Economist Milton Friedman The answer has eluded Maria that tragic night. “After the car helps us to solve the puzzle of Congress will continue to de- families is a motivation for the once said “Congress can raise for a long time. “It was totally stopped, I couldn’t see from my what happened that night,” said bate budget and tax issues in the department to solve the case. taxes because it can persuade a right eye because fragments Detective Caldwell. months to come. I encourage unprovoked on the part of “We want to bring justice to the sizable fraction of the populace from the bullets went into my Missourians to pay close atten- the victims. They did nothing victim’s families. Jazmin had a that somebody else will pay.” tion and to write, call or e-mail wrong, unfortunately some- right eye and it shattered the President Obama is trying to your elected representatives with convince Americans that only the your concerns. Disparos hechos desde vehículo en “rich” will pay, imposing these in- marcha aún no han sido resueltos CONT./PÁGINA ¿Fue un error o fue planeado?” da cuenta que tuvo que sobrevi- se le hacia muy difícil hablar so- se pregunta Maria. vir para sus dos hijas y los hijos In loving Memory bre los acontecimientos de ese La respuesta ha evadido a de ellas. día. Él indico que planeó una Maria por mucho tiempo. “Fue La balacera la ha afectado Misa en Memoria de su esposa algo completamente sin provo- emocionalmente y ha afecta- RAMONA RAYA este pasado domingo de Pascua cación por parte de las victimas. do la manera en que ella ve a Ramona Raya, 78, of Kansas City, de Resurrección. Ellos no hicieron nada malo, de- aquellos que la rodean. Ella es Mo., was call home by her Lord and Hace un año, el 13 de abril, safortunadamente alguien decidió temerosa de encontrarse en un Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 11, 2009, from North Kansas Jazmin le pidió a su madre que la atacarlos”, dijo el Detective de vehículo en la noche. Cuando se City Hospital. She will be welcomed acompañara a ella y a su esposa Homicidios Benjamin Caldwell, desplaza en un vehículo con sus Maria Velazquez has a few mementos by her creator and by her family mem- a una quinceañera. Jazmin con- del Departamento de Policía de otros hijos, a ella le preocupa of her daughter. She looks at one of bers who have entered the Gates of ducía cuando la familia dejó la fi- Kansas City, Missouri. que alguien pudiera estar sigu- Jazmin’s jackets and tears up at the Heaven before her. Ramona was born memories that wash over her as she July 12, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., esta. Eran cerca de las 11:30 p.m. Aunque el Departamento iéndolos para hacerles daño. holds it in her hands. to Porfirio and Concepcion (Lopez) cuando la balacera ocurrió. de Policía de Kansas City no Ella creció en Los Ángeles, Ramirez, the seventh of 15 children Maria Velásquez tiene unos pocos Mass of Christian Burial is on Thurs- “Fui impactado en mi hombro entregó detalles sobre los posi- California y sabe como trabajan recuerdos de su hija. Ella observa and lived on the west side of Kansas City, Mo., her entire life. Ramona day, April 16, 2009, at Redemptorist izquierdo”, recuerda Velásquez bles motivos o sospechosos, se las pandillas. “He conocido pan- una de las chaquetas de Jazmin y Fathers Catholic Church. Ramona deja caer lágrimas por las memorias enjoyed sewing, crocheting and craft- llorando. “Escuché disparos y les ha dichoaa que alguien de un dilleros toda mi vida. Cuando ing with her sisters; and gardening, was laid to rest in Forest Hill Cem- que se le vienen mientras la aprisiona etery. dije que se agacharan. La cuña- paso adelante y le entregue a la salimos del Este de Los Ánge- entre sus manos. cooking, traveling and spending time da [De Jazmin] estaba sentada policía la información que pudi- les, fue para venir acá y disfru- with her family. She was a fast friend Ramona leaves behind her husband y padres. Aquellos familiares y junto a mí en el vehículo y ella era ayudarlos a resolver el ases- tar de una vida mejor, una vida to everyone she met and through her and best friend of 59 years, Clemente padres tienen el derecho a que love, compassion and generosity we Raya; 6 sons and four daughters-in- llevaba a su hijo de un año y ella inato de su hija. más pacífica”, explicó Maria. la justicia sea impartida. Los know that God has reserved a ‘special’ law; Clemente Raya Jr., Louis and se lanzó al piso con él y yo ya no place for her. Maria muestra las huellas A lo largo de los pasados sospechosos deberían ser traídos Sylvia Raya; Porfirio and Norma escuché nada más”, dijo Maria. físicas de esa trágica noche. tres años, ella ha notado un Families and friends gather on April Raya, all of Kansas City, Mo.; Joseph ante la justicia para prevenir que and Janice Raya of McLouth, Kan.; Más tarde ella se enteraría “Después de que el carro se cambio en la composición del 15 at McGilley Midtown Chapel to le hagan daño a otras personas”, pray a Rosary and to say a final good- Mark and Tammy Raya of Lee’s Sum- que allí se hicieron numerosos detuvo, no podía ver con mi vecindario en que su hija vivía. dijo Caldwell. bye and to share their fond memories mit, Mo.; and Roman Raya of Green- disparos desde un vehículo que ojo derecho porque fragmen- La violencia se ha dejado caer al wood, Mo., and her niece who has pro- Ese es el día que ella espera of Ramona and the wonderful time pasaba junto a ellos. El parabri- tos de las balas habían entrado vecindario y las balaceras desde they spent with her. She had touched vided her with love and nursing care – cuando ellos remuevan de las sas del vehículo de su hija estaba en mi ojo derecho y destroza- carros en movimiento han es- so many lives over the years. For her until she went home, Olga Ramirez; calles a quienes dispararon para four sisters, Marcelina Ortiz, Lupe lleno de impactos de bala. Las do el lente de mi ojo derecho. tado aumentando. family she was a blessing from God. que no le hagan daño a nadie She will be truly missed. Fretz, Beatrice Villalobo and Marga- ventanas laterales y el parabri- Estoy parcialmente ciega en rita Ramirez; two brothers, Porfirio Confundida y entristecida por más. Maria sabe que ella no es Ramona is preceded in death by her sas estaban hechos trizas. Una ese ojo ahora. … Los proyec- Ramirez and Frank Ramirez. Ramona la tragedia, Velásquez se man- la única madre en la ciudad que daughter, Catalina Raya, her grand- bala había impactado a Jazmin tiles destrozaron el hueso en also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, tiene avanzando. “Tengo días haya perdido a una hija a causa daughter, Olivia Raya; her great 6 step-grandchildren, 12 great grand- en su hueso temporal y le había mi hombro y ahora no puedo granddaughter, Ramona Jones and que son muy difíciles para mí. de la violencia. “Yo sé que allí children and 15 step-great grandchil- quitado la vida. mover mi brazo derecho. Mien- eight siblings, Maximino, Carmen, Tengo que adoptar un rostro hay otras madres envueltas en dren and many nephews, nieces and tras me hallaba en el hospital Vincent, Jesus, Martha, Maria, Doni- friends whom she loved. (Arr. McGilley Ella se pregunta porqué esto diferente para asegurarme que este tipo de situaciones. Si allí cio and Jose. escuché que el arma que ellos Midtown Chapel, 816.753.6200.) le sucedió a ellos. Su hija tenía mis hijos no me vean llorando. hay otras familias hispanas pas- habían utilizado había sido un 23 años y ambas trabajaban en Es verdaderamente difícil, es- ando por lo mismo. Si a ellos les arma automática de calibre 45 Pittsburgh, Payne and Glass en pecialmente porque tengo ni- gustaría instaurar una organiza- emergencia TIPS, en el (816) longue el caso, más tiempo en con balas explosivas”, dijo ella. la Planta Ensambladora Fairfax etos pequeños y si ellos me ven ción o tratar de reunirse y platic- 474-TIPS. Las llamadas son libertad tendrá la persona que de GM en Kansas City, Kansas. Mientras la familia se llorando, ellos hacen preguntas ar respecto a lo que están tenien- completamente confidenciales. hizo esto para causarle terror Su hija era casada y vivía con aprestaba a marcar el primer y es difícil”, dijo ella. do que atravesar, estoy más que Según el Detective Caldwell, y violencia a otras personas. A nosotros nos gustaría exhortar sus suegros. Ella no era alguien aniversario de esa noche, ella Caldwell le dijo a Hispanic deseosa de hacerlo”, dijo ella. para resolver estos crímenes el- que salía y se metía en aprietos. se encontró a sí misma temién- a cualquier persona con infor- News que la tristeza que afecta Ella se aferra a la esperanza los necesitan de la cooperación dolo y deseando que de alguna mación concerniente a este caso “Ella era amistosa y cortés. a las familias significa una mo- de que alguien dará un paso ad- entre el público y el departa- manera ellos pudieran simple- que se contacten con nosotros. Ella ayudaría a cualquier perso- tivación para el departamento elante y ofrecerá información mento de policía. “Todos ten- mente saltarse esa fecha. Ella No se preocupen si creen que na que lo necesitara. Crié a mis para resolver el caso. “Quere- que lleve a resolver el caso. El emos que trabajar juntos en pos ha tenido que ser fuerte para su información pudiera ser in- hijos para que no buscaran plei- mos llevarle justicia a las familias Departamento de Policía de del objetivo que es el de reducir su familia incluso cuando ella significante, su información to. Le dije a mis hijos que nunca de las victimas. Jazmin tuvo una Kansas City, Missouri le está la violencia en nuestra ciudad y no se sentía fuerte o sentía que pudiera ser lo que nos llevara a se juntaran con la gente equivo- mamá, un papá, hermanos y her- pidiendo a cualquier persona tratar de prevenir estos trágicos no podía salir adelante a través resolver el rompecabezas de lo cada, que nunca hicieran nada manas. Toda la gente que recibió que tenga información referente homicidios”, dijo él. de ese día. Ella se encuentra a sí que ocurrió aquella noche, dijo malo. Pero quiero saber porqué. impactos en el vehículo y quienes al caso que se contacten con el- “Nuestras preocupaciones misma sintiéndose culpable de el Detective Caldwell. ¿Porqué nosotros? ¿Porqué el- fueron afortunados en sobreviv- los o que llamen a la línea de son que mientras más se pro- los decidieron hacernos esto? haber sobrevivido, pero ella se ir, también tenían familias, hijos
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NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL AWARD CLASIFICADOS CLASSIFIEDS & PUBLIC NOTICE Johnson County Transit Department American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grant Assistance
Notice is herby given that a public hearing will be held upon request from interested private enterprises, agencies or persons for the purpose of considering projects for which assistance is being sought from the Federal CASAS Transit Administration. Johnson County Transit has submitted a grant application NUEVAS. NUEVA under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), generally described as follows: ADMINISTRACIÓN DESCRIPTION FEDERAL SHARE Y UNA ¡GRAN TOTAL AMOUNT OPORTUNIDAD! 1. CAPITAL a) Facility Improvements $1,700,000 Haga el favor de visitar la casa modelo en The b) Bus purchase $373,000 Woods at Douglas que estará disponible durante el Desfile de Casas que se llevará a cabo entre el 18 de Abril y el 3 de mayo, días en que TOTAL $2,073,000 ¡NEW HOMES, NEW tendremos desde las 11 a.m. hasta las 6 p.m., a un representante autorizado para que le ayude en MANAGEMENT, la búsqueda de su casa. En Woods at Douglas, Local Share $ 0 encontrará desde terrenos agrestes hasta una Federal Share $2,073,000 AND GREAT magnifica área residencial compuesta de más 100 casas de precios módicos para una sola familia. $2,073,000 OPPORTUNITY! El desarrollo de este complejo residencial fue planificado con la intención en mente de recuperar This grant will be used for Johnson County Transit’s facility capital más de 35 acres de terreno cercanos a un área Please visit The Woods at Douglas model residencial existente en el ondulante terreno del improvement project that includes the bus canopy expansion, home during the Parade of Homes April 18 sur del Condado de Wyandotte. El resultado fue through May 3 when we will have an authorized concrete repairs, and the purchase of one (1) 40-ft., low floor, un sistema residencial con vecindarios de un solo representative available to assist you in your home wheelchair accessible transit bus, and ancillary items. acceso tipo cul-de-sac y casas confortablemente search from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. From rugged situadas en terrenos individuales que varían en land to a great new residential area of more than tamaño desde los 7.150 hasta los 17.960 pies 100 new affordable single-family homes is The Additional information concerning the program of project and the application cuadrados. Los terrenos fueron establecidos Woods at Douglas. The residential development para sacarle una total ventaja al paisaje creado for the Federal grant can be obtained by contacting Margaret A. Brown, Grants was planned in concert with efforts to reclaim en la propiedad, ofreciendo majestuosas vistas and Project Administrator, Johnson County Transit, 1701 W. 56 Highway, more than 35 acres of land near an existing del perfil arquitectónico del centro de Kansas residential area in the rolling terrain of southern Olathe, Kansas 66061, no later than 5:00 p.m. April 16, 2009. If a request is City. Las vistas interiores, entre propiedad y Wyandotte County. The result is a residential propiedad, han sido orientadas utilizando un received, a hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2009 at the Murray L. system with cul-de-sac defined neighborhoods posicionamiento estratégico para reducir el perfil and homes situated comfortably on individual Nolte Transit Center, located at 1701 W. 56 Highway, Olathe Kansas at 3:30 y la notoriedad de cada casa, las cuales están lots ranging in size from 7,150 square feet to p.m. The meeting will be held in the main conference room. If neither comments instaladas en múltiples terrenos distantes entre sí 17,960 square feet. Lottings were established con el objeto de eliminar cualquier similitud con la nor a request for a hearing is received, a public hearing will not be held and to take full advantage of the topography created monotonía y hacinamiento de otros vecindarios. on the property, providing majestic views of the the projects described above will become the Final Program of Projects. downtown Kansas City skyline. Interior views, La misión de The Woods at Douglas es la de i.e., property to property, have been oriented ofrecerle un servicio excepcional al cliente además with strategic placement of individual home de ofrecerle a diario innovadoras soluciones a footprints, which are set on multiple set-backs nuestros posibles futuros propietarios. Nuestro to eliminate any similarity in tract-housing. personal le aporta orgullo, pasión y cometido al The Woods at Douglas’ mission is to deliver mercado de bienes raíces. Estamos ansiosos de exceptional customer service and innovative Alice M. Amrein Date que nos visiten y nos expresen sus necesidades solutions to our potential homeowners every day. Transportation Director referentes a las viviendas. Tenemos actualmente Our people bring pride, passion and commitment cuatro casas a la venta, cuyos valores van desde Johnson County Transit to real estate. We are looking forward to visiting los $170.000. También tenemos 51 terrenos with about your housing needs, with 4 homes disponibles con un precio inicial de $35.000. currently for sale, starting from $170,000, and F:\Transit\FTA\Annual POP and Public Notice\Notice of acceptance of ARRA-EconomicStim2009.doc 51 lots available starting from $35,000. Tenga la amabilidad de visitarnos o llame al Please stop by or call the model home, 1937 número de la casa modelo ubicada en el 1937 S. S 47th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66106, 913- de la calle 47th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66106, 789-7952, so we may assist you in finding 913-789-7952. De esa manera le podremos ayudar or building the home of your dreams! a encontrar o a construir la casa de sus sueños. INVITATION TO BID www.thewoodsatdouglas.com The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (LCRA) is soliciting Environmental Remediation Contractors to submit bids for remediation of Shopper’s Parkade, a 650-car concrete parking and office structure consisting of 263,613 square feet located at 1025 Grand Boulevard , Kansas City , MO. There will be a mandatory walk thru at the east entrance ( 1026 McGee Street ) on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM.
Bid package and remediation specifications will be available any time after April 24, 2009, and may be obtained at 1100 Walnut, Suite 1700 , Kansas City , Missouri 64106 ( Town Pavilion Building ). The cost of bid packets is $20, payable at pick-up. Each Bidder, before being allowed to bid, shall give a surety, (Bid Bond) in an amount of (5%) of the Contractor’s total bid price on the base bid, and placed in the sealed bid envelope. The sealed bid will be accepted up to, but no later than, 2:00 PM Friday, May 21, 2009, at the office of the LCRA, 1100 Walnut, Suite 1700, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 (Town Pavilion Building).
This project is subject to the LCRA’s Affirmative Action Policy and the City of Kansas City ‘s Section 3 Program. The LCRA Affirmative Action Policy requires that the Contractor exert a “good faith effort” to utilize 15% Minority and 7% Women Business Enterprises in the construction of the Shopper’s Parkade and the Section 3 Program requires that Section 3 business concerns in the construction industry be extended preference in contracting, purchasing, and servicing activities by at least 10% of the total dollar amount of the contract to be awarded. Further it is the policy of the City that at least 30% of all new hires “new employees “ generated by this project be extended to persons that are Section 3 eligible residents. In essence, Section 3 eligible residents are to be extended preference in new hiring. Details explaining compliance with these requirements is available on our website at www.edckc. com/bid_listings, or call 816.691.2106 for a copy. Construction contracts under $200,000 are exempt from the MBE/WBE and Section 3 requirements.
For information on the Bid Requirements please call 816.691.2136, Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
For Computer Technician, Design and Construction Management Dept., University of Kansas. Requires Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years college coursework and 2 years working exp. or news it’s equivalent in education and exp. For a complete list of requirements, salary range and to apply Para go to https://jobs.ku.edu, search for position #00207403. Application review begins May 1, 2009. EO/AA Employer noticias es
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LOW-COST The Redevelopment Plan Area is described as an irregularly shaped area generally bound by N.E. 48th Street, Parvin Road SPAY / NEUTER SERVICES and the Kansas City city limits on the north, the Kansas City city limits and the railroad tracks on the east, Missouri Route 210 and the railroad tracks on the south and North Bennington No More Homeless Pets KC Avenue on the west in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri. The off ers low cost, Amendment, as proposed, may be reviewed by any interested party high quality spay/neuter services. on or after Wednesday, May 6, 2009 between the hours of 9:00 www.nmhpkc.org a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the offices of the Tax Increment Financing Commission, 1100 Walnut, Suite 1700, Kansas City, Missouri.
Good For You...Good For Your Pet According to Section 99.830.3 all interested parties will be • Eliminates costly unwanted litters given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. • Pets are less likely to roam or get lost • Pets are less likely to fi ght or bite Joseph P. Gonzales • Pets live longer, healthier lives Director • Pets are more aff ectionate Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Missouri 1100 Walnut, Suite 1700 Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Financial assistance available to those that qualify • Interpretation services available (816) 333-PETS (7387)
Dos Mundos Ad.indd 1 1/15/2009 3:19:45 PM FINANCIE SU CASA DBE INVITATION TO BID Ball Kelly, LLC d/b/a Taylor Kelly, LLC seeks DBE Con un pago incial de contractors/suppliers qualified by the State of solo $500, tu puedes ser NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING Missouri to submit bid proposals for the Port Authority dueño de tu propia casa. Riverfront Heritage Trail – ASB Undercrossing, located THE PROPOSED 12th AMENDMENT OF THE Llame al 877-225-0307, at Kansas City, MO. Bid documents are available for 22nd & MAIN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN extensión 4227 o 4231. review in the Ball Kelly Plan Room at 800 East 101st. Terrace, Suite 120, Kansas City, MO 64131. FAX bids to 816-444-8700 no later than 2:00 p.m. 04/30/09. Y Call Jeff at 816-444-8000 with questions. EOE/AA. ou are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held by the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Missouri (the “Commission”), commencing at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 13,
Sealed bids for Replace Roof & 2009, at the Commission Offices, 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1700, Repair Parapet Walls, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri, regarding the proposed 12th Amendment of State Capitol Building, Jeffer- son City, Missouri, Project No. the 22nd & Main Tax Increment Financing Plan. The proposed 12th O0802-01 will be received at Missouri Press Service Amendment of the 22nd & Main TIF Plan would: A) amend the legal State of MO, Ofc of Adm, Div. of 802 Locust Facilities Management, Design Columbia, MO 65201 descriptions of Redevelopment Project Areas 13 and 14; B) amend & Construction, Rm 730, Truman PHONE - 573-449-4167 the total project costs related to Redevelopment Project Area 13; C) Bldg, PO Box 809, 301 W High FAX - 573-874-5894 St, Jefferson City, MO 65102, correct Scribner’s Errors within total project costs and reimbursable UNTIL 1:30 PM, 4/30/2009 then publicly opened. 5% bid security project costs of various projects; and D) other matters related thereto. required. Participation Goals for Kansas City Hispanic News the project are MBE 10.00% WBE 5.00%. Pre-bid Mtg: 10:00 AM, Ad Code: D&C_O080201 The Redevelopment Area is an area generally bounded 4/15/2009, Room 850, Harry S by Southwest Boulevard and W. 19th Street on the north, Truman State Office Building, 301 Ad Size: 1x5.5 W. High St., Jefferson City, MO. Walnut Street on the east, the Kansas City Terminal Railway VIEW ONLY electronic bid sets are provided at no cost. Paper tracks on the south, and W. Pennway/Broadway Boulevard bid sets may be obtained for a on the west in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. refundable deposit of $100.00 per set. Required deposits must be made by certified, cashiers or According to Section 99.830.3 RSMo., all interested parties will company check made payable to DOCUCOPY, LLC., 3334 Brown be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Station Road, Columbia, Missouri 65202, Phone 573-814-1700. Plans, specifications, bidders lists According to Section 99.830.03, each taxing district located wholly and other information for upcom- ing bids are available on-line for or partially within the Redevelopment Area may submit comments bidders use on the Division’s web and objections to the Commission concerning the subject matter site: http://www.oa.mo.gov/fmdc/ dc/list.htm . Project Mgr: Larry of the public hearing prior to the date of the public hearing. Burkhardt, 573-751-2655.
Joseph P. Gonzales Executive Director Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Missouri 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1700 Kansas City, Missouri 64106 www.kchispanicnews.com (816) 221-0636
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