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Niurka Aybar, directora asistente de relaciones Lawrence for Haiti Lunch comunitarias de Northern Essex Community College y Awilda Pimentel, organizadora del evento Niurka Aybar, left, assistant director for community relations at Northern sosteniendo un pastel que conmemora la ocasión. Essex Community College and Awilda Pimentel, event organizer holding El pastel fue donado por Omayra Feliz, propietaria a cake commemorating the occasion. The cake was donated by Omayra de Omy’s Cakes, de Salem, MA. PÁGINA 2 Feliz, owner of Omy’s Cakes, of Salem, MA. PAGE 16

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Lura Smith, special assistant to Middlesex Community College President Carole Cowan during Cheque para Haití the presentation of the “Living the Martha Vélez, directora ejecutiva suplente de Dream Award” to Amsi Morales. Lawrence Council on Aging sosteniendo el cheque PAGE 25 por $1,133 recaudado durante un almuerzo en el Senior Center para benenefi cio de las víctimas del terremoto que ha devastado a Haití. PÁGINA 9 MSPCA AUSPICIA DÍA DE ESTERILIZACIÓN | 06 Check for Haiti, Page 28 RICHARD AYBAR & DALIA DÍAZ EDITORIAL |02 ¡Ahora en Español! Sábados a las 11am ENGLISH |18 CLASIFICADOS |28 CCROSSROSSOOVERVER CALENDARIO |30 2 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 16 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 330 • FEBRERO 1, 2010 READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM EDITORIAL | EDITORIAL Almuerzo Lawrence Dar a la administración local la por Haití oportunidad El Alcalde de Lawrence William Lantigua, inició su mandato con medidas drásticas, desde el primer día recibiendo alabanzas de muchos y críticas negativas de otros. Afortunadamente, la oposición política que enfrenta ahora es de los que no votaron por él en primer lugar. Ahora, él tiene el apoyo de la comunidad y los residentes de Lawrence desean tener un control local en la toma de decisiones. El ex alcalde Michael Sullivan está siempre disponible para comentarios a la prensa local, pero no se le ha recordado que él fue el creador de la situación actual. Él debe esconderse debajo de una roca ante esa vergüenza. Michael Sweeney, ex director del Departamento de Planifi cación no tiene ninguna credibilidad. Menos de un mes atrás se presentó ante el Comité de Personal del Concilio y estaba muy dispuesto a trabajar con la Administración de Lantigua. Incluso alabó el nuevo alcalde y mostró su admiración por él. Ahora cambió de opinión. El Concejal at-Large Roger Twomey aboga por una Junta de Control Financiero formado por el alcalde, el Presidente del Concilio y tres miembros designados por el Estado. En una carta a los "residentes del Distrito E" (se le olvidó que él representa a toda la ciudad), explica que votó en contra de los dos últimos presupuestos presentados a él, porque las previsiones de ingresos no eran realistas o alcanzables. (Usted puede leerla “I’m very pleased to meet en la página 12.) Ese fue el momento de hacer algo, rebelarse contra la administración you,” said Congresswoman Niki o renunciar. Él no hizo nada. Tsongas to six years old Nikolai Su carta demuestra claramente que no quiere lidiar con el problema y prefi ere que POR ALBERTO SURÍS Anderson. Watching the [email protected] el Estado se apodere de la ciudad para no tener que tomar ninguna decisión o peor aún, meeting are Awilda Pimentel apoyar las medidas del Alcalde Lantigua para reducir el presupuesto. Prueba de ello READ IT IN ENGLISH ON PAGE 16 and Diane Anderson, president/ CEO Lawrence General Hospital es que cuando tuvo la primera oportunidad, a él no le importó que la ciudad tenga un and Nikolai’s mother. défi cit de $24.5 millones y votó en contra del alcalde. Lantigua ha eliminado el uso de los autos que los ofi ciales de policía y otros "Recaudamos $5,831.19 en dos horas!", empleados se llevaban a casa considerándolo un benefi cio del empleo. Ha despedido dijo Awilda Pimentel, organizadora del a varios empleados y habrá más despidos porque las reducciones deben ser hechas y evento. es cierto, él tiene que mantener sólo a las personas dispuestas a trabajar con él, no para convertirse en un obstáculo. Ahora el Alcalde Lantigua está en el proceso de eliminar 200 teléfonos celulares esde que la noticia del terremoto Para Barbara Brown, directora ejecutiva utilizados por los empleados del Ayuntamiento y esto no incluye la policía, los que asoló Puerto Príncipe, la del Centro de Historia de Lawrence dijo bomberos o los empleados del departamento escolar. Cuando le pidió a Brian Cahoon, Dcapital y ciudad más grande de la que los acontecimientos en Haití la habían del Departamento de Tecnología Informática que emitiera información sobre su trabajo nación caribeña de Haití, el 12 de enero de tocado personalmente. Brown dijo que y gastos, renunció por su cuenta. Por cierto, con su partida la ciudad ahorró $16,000 al 2010, la comunidad internacional ha venido había recibido la noticia de que la madre de mes y como la empresa no pudo enviar un reemplazo de inmediato, la Policía Estatal ha en su ayuda. su nieta adoptiva, que viven en California, venido a manejar ese departamento. A nivel local, muchos grupos y pereció en el terremoto. Si se establece una Junta de Control Financiero, las cosas se resolverían mucho organizaciones se han sumado para apoyar La Congresista Niki Tsongas, quien más rápido porque no tendrán consideración para los amigos o los sindicatos. Todo se los esfuerzos de alivio del terremoto. El acaba de regresar de Washington para asistir eliminaría para empezar de nuevo, pero no sería justo. Los lawrencianos merecemos la sábado pasado, 30 de enero, más de 100 a la comida/recaudación de fondos, informó oportunidad de ser auto-gobernados. personas se reunieron en el restaurante El que votó favorablemente para aprobar una Cesar del 99 de la Calle Essex en Lawrence legislación que proporcione asistencia a los para un almuerzo gratis. A los comensales ciudadanos estadounidenses que han sido Give local administration a chance se les solicitaron donaciones de cualquier impactadas por la tragedia en Haití. Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua started his term with drastic measures from day monto. "¡Hemos recaudado $5,831.19 Favor de leer la nota de prensa (en one to the praise of many and negative criticisms of some. Fortunately, the political en dos horas!", dijo Awilda Pimentel, inglés) de la congresista en la página 17. opposition he now faces is from those who did not vote for him in the fi rst place. Right organizadora del evento más adelante. La organizadora del evento Awilda now, he has the support of the community and Lawrence residents want local control in 100% de las donaciones irán Pimentel, quien es certifi cada por el their decision-making. directamente al Fondo Bush-Clinton Departamento de Seguridad Nacional- Former mayor Michael Sullivan is always available for comments with the local por Haití conforme a lo indicado por el FEMA en caso de emergencia, recibió la press but he has not been reminded that he created the present situation. He should go Presidente Barack Obama. ayuda de varios voluntarios, entre ellos, and hide under a rock out of embarrassment. Varios miembros de la comunidad Radolka Pimentel, Miguelina Vargas, Michael Sweeney, former director of the Planning Department has no credibility. haitiana estuvieron presentes, entre ellos, César Vargas, Sandra Hache, Niurka Less than one month ago he appeared before the Personnel Committee of the City Arnelle Morales, presidenta de la Alianza Aybar, Blanca Alvarez, Brenda Zayas, Council and was very willing to work with the Lantigua Administration. He even Haitíana Americana de Nueva Inglaterra Eneida María Rivera, Manny Lara, José praised the new mayor and showed admiration for him. Now he changed his mind. y su hermano Jude Charles. Morales dijo Eliezer Naveo, Karina Roman, Jacqueline Councilor at-Large Roger Twomey is advocating for a Financial Control Board que había perdido un pariente lejano en el Marte, DJ Surg, Ramón Djerkel Mixkingz formed by the mayor, the council president and three appointed members from the terremoto. "La mayoría de mis familiares Guillermo, René Vargas, Alberto Vasallo y State. In a letter to the “Residents of District E” (he forgot that he represents the entire están en los Estados Unidos", dijo. Katherine Montero. city) he explains that he voted against the last two budgets presented to him because the revenue projections were not realistic or attainable. (You may read it on page 19.) That was the time to do something, revolt against that administration or resign. He did nothing. RRumboumbo His letter clearly shows that he does not want to deal with the problem and prefers The BILINGUAL Newspaper of the Merrimack Valley having the State take the city over so he doesn’t have to make decision or worst of all, support Mayor Lantigua’s measures to reduce the budget. Proof of that is that when Publicación de SUDA, Inc. CONTRIBUYENTES | CONTRIBUTORS given the fi rst chance, he didn’t care that the city has a $24.5 million defi cit and voted 315 Mt. Vernon Street Lawrence, MA 01843 against the mayor. Tel: (978) 794-5360 Ellen Bahan Lantigua has removed the take-home cars from police offi cers and other employees Fax: (978) 975-7922 Frank Benjamín who considered that an employee benefi t. He has removed several employees and will WEBSITE: www.rumbonews.com Alonzo Capellán continue to fi re several more because reductions must be made and yes, he needs to EMAIL: [email protected] Nuzio DiMarca Christine Lewis keep only the people willing to work with him, not to become an obstacle. DIRECTOR Paul V. Montesino, PhD Right now Mayor Lantigua is in the process of eliminating 200 cellular telephones Dalia Díaz Maureen Nimmo being used by City Hall employees and this does not include the police, fi re or school [email protected] Milton L. Ortiz department employees. When he asked Brian Cahoon, Information Technology Arturo Ramo García SALES & CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Department to issue information of his job and expenses, he quit on his own. By the Alberto M. Surís way, with his leaving the city saved $16,000 a month and, since the company could not [email protected] send a replacement right away, the State Police is coming to handle that department. GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN REGIONAL EDITION If a Financial Control Board is established, things would be restored a lot quicker st th Richard A. Aybar Published on the 1 & 15 of Every Month because they will have no consideration for friends or unions. Everything will be [email protected] (MA) Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, Andover, North Andover, Lowell cleared to start anew but we don’t deserve that. Lawrencians deserve the chance to be (NH) Salem, Nashua, Manchester self-governed. FEBRERO 1, 2010 • EDICIÓN 330 • LAWRENCE, MA • AÑO 16 .: Rumbo :. 3 4 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 16 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 330 • FEBRERO 1, 2010 READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM

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uando usted compra o refi nancia una casa, la compañía hipotecaria READ IT IN ENGLISH ON PAGE 19 Cpuede ofrecer a venderle “seguro de hipoteca” para pagar su hipoteca si usted muere antes de pagar la hipoteca. Problemas El seguro hipotecario es un seguro de vida. El costo de la póliza depende de su edad, económicos de sus condiciones de salud, la cantidad a cubrir por la póliza y su duración. Lawrence Nosotros vendemos seguros de vida No es ninguna noticia de que Lawrence dividida. ¡Nosotros entendemos acerca de que protegen a su familia y su hipoteca. es una ciudad dividida por el idioma, pero la división! Somos los únicos que sufren las Más despidos en el Nosotros le vendemos una política para la actual crisis fi nanciera ha demostrado consecuencias de la mala administración, la ayuntamiento de que usted pueda estar en control, ¡no a la que la separación es más grande de lo que falta de liderazgo en esta ciudad y la terrible compañía hipotecaria! Como un agente nadie podría haber imaginado. reputación que recae sobre los residentes de Lawrence independiente de seguros, podemos elegir Mientras que muchos latinos están Lawrence a través de sus páginas y sitio El Alcalde de Lawrence William entre muchas compañías aseguradoras. al tanto de los artículos publicados por web. Lantigua ha enviado cartas ofi ciales de Las personas generalmente compran un el Eagle-Tribune, la comunidad de habla El "anglo" de la comunidad no despido a diez empleados incluyendo seguro de vida para proporcionar dinero inglesa no tiene la menor idea de lo que tiene conocimiento del apoyo que la una confi rmando el voto tomado por a su familia en caso de que mueran pasa en la mente latina. Hay un constante administración de Lantigua tiene en esta el concilio el pasado miércoles, 20 de mientras que los niños son jóvenes o si bombardeo de ataques en el Tribune, sin ciudad. Él ha traído la esperanza a los que enero a Myles Burke, Comisionado de hay una hipoteca. ¿Quién va a sostener propuestas para resolver los problemas. soñaban con tener un alcalde latino algún Servicios de Inspección. Esa noche siete a su familia si usted muere mientras sus Los artículos se discuten en nuestra radio día. concejales estuvieron de acuerdo con hijos son jóvenes? en español y el aborrecimiento crece cada Ahora, para exacerbar el odio, el el Alcalde Lantigua de que él debía ser Nuestra póliza y costo anual día más. Concejal at-Large Roger Twomey, ha despedido. seguirán igual por el plazo de tiempo que Los que no hablan español no tienen idea enviado una carta sobre el tema a "Los También recibiendo una carta de usted elija (a menudo 20 o 30 años). Al de la división que ellos están aumentando Residentes del Distrito E" solamente. Al lay-off fue Michael Sweeney. El concilio comprar nuestra póliza deberá escoger porque no tienen un ápice de conocimiento parecer, no cree que representa a toda la votó proteger su empleo pero le fue a su benefi ciario. Si usted muere, su de lo que está pasando en este lado de la ciudad. Usted puede leerla en la página prohibido entrar al edifi cio a la mañana familia recibirá el dinero, no la compañía comunidad. La Senadora Sue Tucker pidió 12. siguiente hasta recibir una notifi cación hipotecaria. Ellos pueden elegir pagar la mi opinión, junto con la de los residentes ofi cial que le permita regresar a trabajar. universidad o pagar la hipoteca. Cuando locales sobre el tema del presupuesto En la carta, recibió instrucciones que le alguien muere, su seguro de vida le paga porque la Legislatura está terriblemente permitirá cobrar desempleo. directamente al benefi ciario. Usted puede Otros ocho empleados recibieron mantener nuestra póliza aun si vende su cartas de despido el 22 de enero: vivienda, hace un refi nanciamiento o se muda. Una póliza hipotecaria por la Judi Perkins, Benefi ts Coordinator, compañía se pierde si usted vende, o hace Human Resources Department un refi nanciamiento de su casa. Milagro Grullón, Community Las compañías de hipoteca venden Development Department seguros a “Reducción de Plazo” y añaden Kerrie D'Entremont, Tobacco el costo de su factura mensual de la Control Program Director hipoteca. Su cobertura va disminuyendo Norm Nimmo, Recycling Coordinator al mismo ritmo de su hipoteca, pero el Dora Marco, Receptionist, costo mensual se mantiene igual. Si usted Human Resources Director muere, la compañía hipotecaria recibirá el dinero, no su familia. Lee Nichols, Council on Aging Mary Lou Nichols, Department Ejemplos para personas of Public Works saludables que no fuman: Angelica Gil, Community $250,000 en una póliza de 30 años para Development Department (La una persona de 28 años de edad: Hombres semana pasada ella fue vuelta a $230 o $190 anual para una mujer. colocar a petición de su director.) Mujer de 40 de edad: $200.000 en una PARA MAS INFORMACIÓN póliza de 20 años tendría un costo de Almuerzo para Haití $174 dólares anuales. LLAMAR FIFI GARCÍA (978) 681-9129 Es una triste realidad que nuestra comunidad no conoce la diferencia entre ¡Visítenos para ver como le podemos un acto solemne y una celebración. Hay ayudar a proteger a sus familiares! Sus un tiempo y lugar para todo y el almuerzo seres queridos dependen de usted… no para Haití en El César Restaurant fue una los defraude. tremenda vergüenza ante los invitados y los políticos locales que asistieron. La gente estaba allí por el almuerzo gratis, no por respeto a la causa. La conversación, la risa y el llanto de los Nancy Greenwood Insurance niños pequeños hacía muy difícil escuchar a los oradores. Los padres deben saber 11 Haverhill Street Methuen, MA 01844 cuándo un evento es apto para los niños y nancygreenwoodins.com cuando no lo es. También deberían tener la cortesía de sacarlo si él o ella empieza (978) 683-7676 a llorar. Esta joven me molestó porque (800) 498-7675 actuó como la melaza, sin dejar que el Fax (978) 794-5409 llanto del niño le molestara. Varias veces quise tomar el Hablamos Español micrófono y rogarles que prestaran Nancy Greenwood atención y se callaran, pero pensé que Ronald Briggs podría avergonzar a los invitados aún Dorcas “Dee” Adorno más. ANUNCIO PAGADO FEBRERO 1, 2010 • EDICIÓN 330 • LAWRENCE, MA • AÑO 16 .: Rumbo :. 5

City of Lawrence Elected Offi cials 2010 to 2012 IRS Marca Día de Alerta del EITC;

Willian Lantigua Destaca Ampliación del Crédito Mayor & School Committee Chairman 200 Common Street, Lawrence MA 01840 Tel. 978-620-3010 Tributario y Ayuda Gratis

OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Tel. 978-794 5810 n Crédito Tributario por Ingreso “El EITC es uno de los programas COUNCILORS AT LARGE del Trabajo (EITC) ampliado El crédito máximo para el año más grande de benefi cios del signifi ca que familias más tributario del 2009 es: Frank Moran, 38 Dartmouth St. U gobierno federal para familias Tel. 978-686-1897 Cel. 978-884-6375 grandes califi carán para un crédito más • $5657 con tres o más niños califi cados Daniel Rivera, 12 Jeff erson St. grande, ofreciendo un mayor alivio a • $5028 con dos niños califi cados e individuos que trabajan”, Tel. 978-208-1744 personas que el año pasado lucharon • $3043 con un niño califi cado dijo Sara Eguren, portavoz Roger Twomey, 17 Leeds Ter. con difi cultades económicas, dijo hoy el • $457 sin niños califi cados del IRS. “Sin embargo, para Tel. 978-685-7558 Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS). obtener el crédito, es necesario CITY COUNCIL SCHOOL COMMITTEE El IRS y el Departamento del La cantidad máxima de los ingresos presentar una declaración de Tesoro marcan el Día de Alerta del EITC de inversión es $3100 por el año tributario DISTRICT A mientras que socios de impuestos a través 2009. Para las familias, también hay ciertos impuestos y uno de cada cuatro Sandy Almonte, 33 Woodland St. de la nación trabajan para enfatizar la requisitos a cumplirse de la residencia de contribuyentes elegibles lo deja Tel. 978-382-2456 disponibilidad de este importante crédito los niños y parentesco. sin reclamar”, añadió. tributario. Este año, para el Día de Alerta del EITC, James Vittorioso, 274 E. Haverhill St. Tel. 978-975-8025 El año pasado, casi 24 millones de 68 conferencias de prensa se están llevando personas recibieron $50 mil millones en acabo por el país. Coaliciones comunitarias DISTRICT B EITC, con un crédito promedio de más de y socios del IRS por toda la nación están ganan menos de $49,000, y el programa de $2000 por declaración. emitiendo 128 notas de prensa, escribiendo Consejo Tributario para Personas Mayores Grisel Silva, 9 Myrtle Ct. Tel. 978-420-5786 “El EITC es uno de los programas cartas al editor y usando herramientas de los (TCE) ayuda gratis a contribuyentes de 60 más grande de benefi cios del gobierno medios sociales para correr la voz acerca años o más. Además, la mayoría utiliza la Martina Cruz, 37 Camella Teoli Way federal para familias e individuos que del EITC. declaración electrónica (e-fi le), que signifi ca Tel. 978-681-8042 trabajan”, dijo Sara Eguren, portavoz Las personas que no reclaman el crédito que recibirán sus reembolsos en la mitad del del IRS. “Sin embargo, para obtener incluyen a personas sin niños que no saben tiempo de quienes declaren en papel. Los DISTRICT C el crédito, es necesario presentar una que también califi can para sumas menores, contribuyentes que declaran con e-fi le y Modesto Maldonado, 115 Spruce St. declaración de impuestos y uno de cada o personas con conocimientos limitados eligen el depósito directo pueden recibir sus Tel. 978-688-2045 cuatro contribuyentes elegibles lo deja del inglés que no se enteran de esta ayuda, reembolsos tan pronto como 10 días. Puede Frank Bonet, 33 Dartmouth St. sin reclamar”, añadió. trabajadores cuyos ingresos del trabajo encontrar un local de preparación gratuita Tel. 978-620-3061 La elegibilidad para el EITC depende caen por debajo del límite del requisito de cercano llamando al 800-906-9887. de los ingresos del trabajo y el tamaño de presentar una declaración de impuestos, Quienes deseen preparar su propia DISTRICT D la familia, entre otras pruebas. agricultores, residentes en zonas rurales, declaración pueden visitar Free File en IRS. Para los años tributarios 2009 y 2010, personas con discapacidades y familias no gov/espanol. El software gratis les guiará con Oneida Aquino, 332 Broadway Tel. 978-479-4301 el Acta de Recuperación y Reinversión tradicionales, como abuelos criando a sus preguntas y respuestas para reclamar todos Americana creó una nueva categoría para nietos. los créditos y deducciones a los que son Samuel Reyes, 432 Lowell St. las familias con tres niños o más. “Hay ayuda gratis para los elegibles, incluyendo el valioso EITC. En Tel. 978-852-9418 El ingreso del trabajo y el ingreso contribuyentes elegibles para el EITC, con IRS.gov/espanol también hay un Asistente bruto ajustado (AGI) para las personas cerca de 12,000 locales de preparación EITC que ayuda a los contribuyentes y los DISTRICT E debe ser cada uno menor a: gratuita de impuestos a nivel nacional, preparadores a determinar la elegibilidad. Eileen O`Connor Bernal, 257 Mt. Vernon St. • $43,279 ($48,279 para casados muchos de ellos con voluntarios de la Ya que más de 65 por ciento de las Tel. 978-683-1055 declarando juntos) con tres comunidad que hablan español”, dijo declaraciones que reclaman EITC son Mark Gray, 17 Groton St. o más niños califi cados Eguren. “También pueden buscar ayuda en preparadas por terceros, el IRS urge a los Tel. 978-208-8904 • $40,295 ($45,295 para los 400 Centros de Ayuda al Contribuyente contribuyentes a elegir a un preparador de casados declarando juntos) del IRS a través de la nación. Incluso, buena reputación para evitar los problemas DISTRICT F con dos niños califi cados payudar a los contribuyentes a obtener que surgen con una declaración tributaria • $35,463 ($40,463 para el EITC, 167 Centros de Ayuda del IRS incorrecta. La agencia también urge a Marc Laplante, 29 Durso Ave. Tel. 978-683-6910 Cel. 978-376-6702 casados declarando juntos) ofrecerán servicio los sábados 30 de enero, los preparadores de impuestos seguir los con un niño califi cado 6 de febrero y 20 de febrero”, añadió. requisitos de diligencia al preparar una Gregory Morris, 18 Market St. • $13,440 ($18,440 para El programa de Asistencia Voluntaria declaración de impuestos solicitando el Tel. 978-423-4120 casados declarando juntos) en la Preparación de Impuestos del IRS EITC. Más información en www.irs.gov/ sin niños califi cados (VITA) ofrece ayuda gratuita quienes eitc . TECHNICAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE

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rganizado por el grupo Somos MSPCA en Nevins auspicia día de Patria que dirige Asdrovel OTejeda, el martes, 26 de enero, un grupo de dominicanos se reunió esterilización en la esquina de las calles Common y Essex, en el tramo bautizado como Boulevard Juan Pablo Duarte en Tratarán a más de 100 animales en un Lawrence, para recordar el nacimiento solo día del Padre de la Patria Dominicana, que naciera un día como este, en 1813. “El movimiento Somos Patria a MSPCA en Nevins Farm es anfi trión para el público en general, y estamos vacunación de moquillo, la prevención nace con el fi rme propósito de de una clínica de esterilización muy contentos de poder ofrecer servicios de pulgas, el tratamiento earmite si fuese producir la promoción social de los Ly castración el domingo, 14 de asequibles a los dueños de mascotas, que necesario y un microchip, una forma dominicanos en la república sin olvidar febrero, en reconocimiento del día conocido de otra manera no podrían pagar el costo permanente de identifi cación. Las franjas la responsabilidad de aquellos, que como Spay Day USA, un evento nacional de dicha cirugía en la economía actual", horarias disponibles cirugía se llenarán a por una razón u otra, emigraron a los para alentar a los dueños de mascotas dijo Mike Keiley, director del centro Noble medida que lleguen para ser reservados. Estados Unidos. a esterilizar a sus animales y reducir la Animal Family Care & Adoption Center. El público en general también se Este nacimiento y existencia gestación no deseada. Seis veterinarios "Esterilizando y castrando a tan sólo 100 alienta a apoyar Spay Nevins Farm Day no tiene como propósito el lucro o del área que ofrecen su tiempo, junto con animales, estamos potencialmente salvando USA mediante el patrocinio de una cirugía. las ganancias comerciales, sino el una docena de técnicos y voluntarios, para a miles de vidas animales, y en conjunto Donaciones para Spay Day ayudarán a compromiso de que toda actividad asegurar que puedan alcanzar su objetivo con nuestros otros programas de asistencia compensar los gastos de esta agencia no fi nanciera estará dirigida a la búsqueda de esterilización y castración de al menos para esterilizar en curso, esperamos tener lucrativa dedicada a la atención médica, de los medios necesarios para hacer 100 perros y gatos en un solo día. un impacto aún mayor sobre el exceso de vacunas y, potencialmente, ofrecer futuras posible el alcance de las metas Spay Day USA, auspiciado por la población en nuestra comunidad." Keiley cirugías de bajo costo. Las personas pueden propuestas. Sociedad Protectora de Animales de los cita estadísticas que dicen que dos gatos contribuir fi nancieramente para cubrir el Por tanto, el movimiento Estados Unidos, es un día nacional de acción sin alterar y sus descendientes pueden costo de una cirugía de esterilización o Somos Patria no es un instrumento para promover la esterilización o castración multiplicarse hasta llegar a ser 420,000 en castración, o que deseen donar algo de la de provecho económico individual, de mascotas. Durante Spay Day USA, los sólo siete años, y dos perros sin alterar y lista de deseos de la Granja Nevins, que sino una institución permanente de veterinarios y su personal, los profesionales sus descendientes pueden llegar a 67,000 incluye suministros médicos. La lista de promoción social. 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En Massachusetts estos medicamentos son importantes para El gobierno está distribuyendo por el Estado fue nombrar a un asesor los hispanos tenemos el segundo índice el tratamiento de ciertos dolores, pueden gratuitamente un medicamento para revertir fi nanciero en lugar de una Junta de de muerte más alto de sobredosis de ser muy peligrosos si se toman en exceso el efecto de una sobredosis. Se llama Control Financiero. Este asesor fi nanciero narcóticos. o combinados con otros medicamentos o naloxona –también conocida como narcan–. le proporcionará "orientación técnica alcohol. Es un spray nasal que despierta a la persona fi nanciera" a la administración y sólo Además, el abuso de calmantes para que está teniendo una sobredosis. actuará en una función consultiva. Este sta semana hablé con Sarah Ruiz, de el dolor puede conducir al abuso de otras Si usted o alguien a quien conoce tiene asesor fi nanciero no será responsable por la Ofi cina de servicios para abuso drogas más peligrosas, como la heroína. De problemas con drogas le recomendamos las decisiones fi nancieras de día a día. Ede sustancias del Departamento de hecho, la heroína es la causa principal de que obtenga narcan. Durante esta reunión, los legisladores Salud Pública, quien nos informó sobre sobredosis de narcóticos. Llámenos para saber adónde puede pidieron nuestras opiniones y aportes el problema de las sobredosis y qué está En una sobredosis la persona está obtener narcan de forma gratuita y aprender respecto a la crisis presupuestaria. Como haciendo el gobierno para salvar vidas. inconsciente y no responde cuándo le qué hacer durante una sobredosis. También su concejal le sugerí a la delegación del Algunos ejemplos de narcóticos son los llaman; su respiración se puede poner tan le podrán referir a centros de tratamiento. Estado que creo que la mejor solución calmantes para el dolor, como la oxicodona, lenta que la persona puede parar de respirar Llame al 1-800-327-5050 (asistencia para esta crisis es establecer de inmediato metadona y morfi na. Si bien es cierto que y morirse. disponible también en español). una Junta de Control Financiero. Una Junta de Control Financiero constaría de cinco personas: el alcalde, el presidente del Concejo Municipal y tres miembros designados por el Estado. Nuevas opciones de cuentas Roth de Teniendo al Alcalde y el Presidente del Concejo en esta junta permitiría a los líderes locales tener una voz directa en jubilación en 2010 la toma de decisiones difíciles necesarias para que nuestra ciudad pueda salir de esta crisis fi nanciera. También daría al Estado una voz fuerte en esta toma de POR JASON ALDERMAN decisiones. Este proceso nos ayudaría www.practicalmoneyskills.com a cumplir los objetivos fi jados por el Estado en forma más oportuna. l decidir si ahorrar para la jubilación renta en retiros como lo hacen con una IRA Como Concejal at-Large y ex Algunos expertos fi nancieros miembro del Subcomité de Finanzas utilizando una IRA tradicional o tradicional heredada. suponen que debido a su una Roth IRA; muchas personas De cualquier forma, las IRA todavía y Presupuesto-, siempre he expresado A mi preocupación sobre el bienestar luchan con esta pregunta, ¿Cuándo me son un buen vehículo para los ahorros de ingreso probablemente será jubile, mi tasa de impuesto será mayor o jubilación, particularmente si usted no más bajo al momento de económico de Lawrence. En los dos más baja que al día de hoy? participa en un plan 401(k) en el lugar de la jubilación, su categoría últimos presupuestos que me presentaron, Esta es una diferencia crucial porque trabajo. Y ahora, gracias a los cambios en tributaría probablemente se voté en contra. Lo hice porque en ese con Roth sus contribuciones son gravables el código fi scal efectivos el 01 de enero de momento yo no creía que las previsiones reducirá también. Otros, más de ingresos eran realistas o alcanzables. el día de hoy, mientras los retiros, 2010, usted tiene opciones adicionales en pesimistas sobre la economía incluyendo las ganancias por inversiones, relación a las IRAs. Creo fi rmemente que un Junta de son libres de impuestos al momento de Primeramente, las personas (solteros actual, predicen que el défi cit Control Financiero es la única solución a la la jubilación. A la inversa, contribuir a o casados) cuyo ingreso bruto modifi cado presupuestario récord puede crisis que Lawrence está experimentando. una IRA tradicional disminuye su ingreso ajustado (MAGI) excede $100,000 puede conducir a futuras tasas fi scales Seguiré expresando mi posición sobre este gravable actual; entonces, a cambio por ese ahora convertir parte o todas sus IRAs más altas. asunto a los ciudadanos de Lawrence, mis trato fi scal favorable al día, usted más tarde tradicionales existentes o planes de ahorro compañeros en el Concejo, la Legislatura paga impuestos sobre su saldo cuando es en el lugar de trabajo por parte de un antiguo Estatal y al Gobernador Patrick. retirado al momento de la jubilación. empleador, a una Roth IRA. Anteriormente, Para concluir deseo ver a nuestra Algunos expertos fi nancieros suponen estas personas de altos ingresos eran más tarde si fuera necesario. Por ejemplo, ciudad regresar a un estado fi nanciero que debido a su ingreso probablemente excluidos de tales conversiones (Note si su saldo de Roth IRA disminuye saludable. Voy a asistir a todas las será más bajo al momento de la jubilación, que ciertos límites MAGI todavía aplican signifi cativamente después de la conversión reuniones de vecinos una vez más, como su categoría tributaría probablemente se para nuevas contribuciones Roth. Vea la (como a muchos les pasó después del crisis lo hice durante mi primer mandato como reducirá también. 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Las reglas de la al 978-620-3219 en el Ayuntamiento. cargas fi scales inmediatas , Roth IRAs tienen corto plazo, ya que el saldo convertido reparticularización y fechas límites son Mi dirección electrónica es rognmal@ un par de ventajas a largo plazo para muchas es añadido a su ingreso gravable, complejas, así que revise la Publicación comcast.net o rtwomey@cityofl awrence. personas. Por ejemplo: Entre más joven sea consecuentemente incrementando sus 590 para detalles. com. cuando comience a ahorrar en una Roth, impuestos, y posiblemente impulsándolo Mejor aún, siempre consulte un el mayor tiempo que su dinero calculará a una categoría tributaria más alta, para el profesional de impuestos o inversiones para Saludos cordiales, cumulativamente, libre de impuestos. Por año. que le ayude a sopesar sus opciones antes el contrario a las IRAs tradicionales, las Solamente para las conversiones de de hacer cambios mayores a sus hábitos de El Concejal Roger Twomey Roth no tienen retiros anuales mínimos 2010, la mitad de la cantidad convertida se ahorro para la jubilación. obligatorios comenzando a la edad de agregará a su ingreso imponible de 2011 70 ½, de tal forma que su cuenta pueda y la otra mitad a su ingreso imponible de Jason Alderman dirige los programas de continuar creciendo libre de impuestos 2012. O, si lo prefi ere, se puede agregar la educación fi nanciera de Visa. Para inscribirse y recibir un Boletín de Noticias Electrónico durante su vida. (retiros obligatorios de cantidad total a su ingreso imponible de fi nanciero personal gratuito mensualmente, las IRAs tradicionales fueron descartadas 2010. vaya a www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ sólo para 2009). Los herederos que heredan Como siempre, usted puede deshacer newsletter. un Roth IRA no pagan impuestos sobre la o “volver a particularizar” una conversión FEBRERO 1, 2010 • EDICIÓN 330 • LAWRENCE, MA • AÑO 16 .: Rumbo :. 13 MLK Service Day in Lawrence

BY DALIA DÍAZ [email protected]

nce again, members of the Church of God partnered with the American ORed Cross to meet a need in our communities. There have been a number of preventable fi res and volunteers went out placing door hangers and making people aware of common fi re hazards. They gathered at Heritage State Park in Lawrence and took their assigned routes to cover different areas of the city. Initiated by Congress in 1994, King Day of Service is a nationwide effort to transform the federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. into a day of community service that helps solve social problems. All types of service are encouraged, with the hope that participants continue to serve throughout the year. On Saturday, January 16th, 2010, church volunteers in Lynn, Lowell, Lawrence, Dorchester, Worcester and New Bedford went out to support local Red Cross Fire Prevention Programs from 9:00AM until 11:30AM. “This is great way to get out and serve our communities with families and fellow disciples,” said Sharon DuBois who, along A group of students from Lawrence High School with Professor Gerson Colon (Performing and Fine Arts). Among them are Marlene Mezquita, with her husband Peter, was part of the Lydia Colon, Natalie Colon. Back Row: Hilary Cabrera, Gesselle Guillen, Jeff Todd (International High School), Gerson Colon, Genesis Peralta organizing team. and Emmali Sepulveda.

Red Cross volunteers Melissa Duxbury, Debra Duxbury, Chris Sheldon, Lori Duxbury From the left, Jim and Donna Blough and their son, Joel (in the Hershey’s sweatshirt); and Marie Bliven were there offering refreshments to the volunteers during the Frank and Jean Dziedzinski; Mike Metzger and his son Benjamin (little boy on his shoulders); and Peter morning meeting and before they went out. and Sharon DuBois. Libros Parlantes

Llame gratis al La escuela pública gratis en Lawrence que guía a los niños hacia brillantes futuros 1-888-NLS-READ Community Day Charter Aceptando Solicitudes para 1-888-657-7323 Public School es una el Año Escolar 2010-2011. www.loc.gov/nls escuela pública gratis Se llevará a cabo una Lotería de Admisión desde Kindergarten en el mes de marzo. hasta el Octavo grado, Las solicitudes deben ser recibidas en o antes del 26 de febrero a las 5 p.m. conocida por sus estrictas Visítenos durante nuestra Casa Abierta para mas información. normas académicas y la Padres de niños que entrarán a los Padres de niños que pasarán grados K1 - 1 (estudiantes deben tener la a los grados 2 - 8: excelencia en educación. edad mínima de 4 años en o antes del 1 jueves, 11 de feb., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. de septiembre, 2010): La escuela ofrece un 73 Prospect Street, Lawrence miércoles, 10 de feb., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. horario escolar de 8 a.m. Early Learning Center 190 Hampshire Street, Lawrence a 4 p.m., con servicios de cuido antes y después del Para información, comuníquese con Soraya Victoria, 978-681-9910, [email protected]; visite nuestra página Web cdcps.org. horario escolar. Community Day Charter Public School no discrimina en base a raza, color, PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE orígen nacional, género, incapacidad, religión, u orientación sexual. 14 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 16 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 330 • FEBRERO 1, 2010 READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM

MI PUNTO DE VISTA © 1996 POR PAUL V. MONTESINO, PhD, MBA | [email protected] DECIDIÉNDOSE POR ADOPCIÓN SÍGUEME POR FAVOR ¡Hola! Mi El Dr. Montesino, totalmente responsable por este articulo, es el Editor de LatinoWorldOnline.com y conferenciante de Information Processing Management Department en Bentley University, Waltham, MA. nombre es READ IT IN ENGLISH ON PAGE 20 Edward

“ A mi me gusta jugar con Hay una invitación en mi buró. Está Transformers y yo quiero una dirigida a ti. Es muy simple: Yo quiero familia que juegue conmigo” que vayas conmigo a Haití, dice. BY CHRISTINE MITCHELL o tenemos que volar o navegar. En pregunta muy personal que representa su Ahora nos sentimos impotentes e 1-800-882-1176 realidad no tenemos siquiera que único mundo: “¿Dónde está mi esposo?... incapacitados. Es entonces que encontramos Ndejar nuestros hogares u ofi cinas ¿Dónde están mis hijos?” No hay respuesta una mujer ciega que trata de alcanzar algo, dward, confortables, nuestros sofás, nuestras alguna; solo silencio. ¿Hemos hecho ella ni nosotros sabemos qué y parece no de cinco pantallas gigantes de televisión que enseñan nosotros esa pregunta antes, tal vez cuando importarle. “¿Por qué me está pasando Eaños, es todo lo que hay que enseñar. Es decir, no perdemos de vista a nuestros pequeñuelos esto a mi?,” se pregunta en voz alta como si afroamericano tendrás que remover tus zapatos o ser cuando vamos al mercado? No tenemos estuviera tragándose sus propias palabras. e hispano, y es tocado por un agente de la Administración respuesta tampoco, desde luego, y nos Nosotros, tú y yo, nos miramos y no legalmente libre de Seguridad de Transporte que está sentimos inconfortables y seguimos encontramos respuesta. Entonces la mujer para la adopción. sospechoso de ti o de mí en el aeropuerto. moviéndonos. Un hombre esta vez; no se abre sus ojos sin vida y mirando hacia la El es lleno de Todo lo que tenemos que hacer, tú y yo, es puede mover y sangra de una fea herida que nada del infi nito dice, “¿Qué he hecho yo energía, y necesita una familia que le viajar mentalmente con nuestra imaginación nadie tiene tiempo de aliviar. “¿Dónde está para merecer esto?,” añadiendo con una ayude a desarrollar formas positivas de a esa destruida nación y tratar de pensar mi vieja madre?”, pregunta. “Ella necesita pena quejosa que ni siquiera podemos darle salida a su energía. El es amigable en la forma que esas gentes piensan y se su medicina para la presión alta y su insulina comenzar a entender. Y entonces, con un y divertido. Sus actividades favoritas sienten hoy, este minuto, este segundo. para la diabetes y ni siquiera sé si vive o cierto aire de dolor y desesperación agrega son ver dibujos animados y jugar con Yo quiero entrar en sus mentes, sentir sus no.” De repente la medicina pierde su como si estuviera mirándonos más cerca, sus Transformers y sus carros. temores, tocar sus almas, preguntar sus relevancia. Todavía no tenemos respuestas “¿Y por que esto no te está sucediendo a Edward requiere mucha atención preguntas, experimentar sus disgustos, y tenemos que seguir moviéndonos. ti?” Todavía no tenemos respuestas. Nos y puede exigir mucho cuando no la leer sus respuestas si hay algunas, sus Más abajo, aún aplastada por una pesada miramos mutuamente de nuevo y nos recibe. El tiene un plan educativo esperanzas. Yo quiero sentir lo que ellos pieza de madera que nadie en su derredor es alejamos sintiéndonos más impotentes e individualizado en el preescolar, sienten. Quiero caminar en sus destruidos capaz o está ansioso de levantar, una mujer imposibilitados que antes. Estamos ya de para ayudarle con su retraso con zapatos. Eso es fundamental. joven lamenta su suerte con voz suplicante: regreso en nuestra casa ahora, la invitación sus habilidades pre-académicas, Cuando aterrizamos allá “Tengo hambre”, dice. “No he tenido nada yaciendo sin vida sobre el buró… comunicación y lenguaje. El también emocionalmente y caminamos a los que comer desde anoche…. Y tengo que ir “¿Qué podemos hacer?, nos asiste a terapia semanal. La familia que alrededores, encontramos a una mujer al baño,” añade con cierto sentimiento de preguntamos.” Edward necesita debe ser una familia cerca de una casa vieja destruida. Ella está bochorno. No tenemos respuesta tampoco Y ese es mi punto de vista hoy. activa de una pareja con niños mayores adolorida, alzando su mano y haciendo una y seguimos moviéndonos. o sin niños, que sea consistente con las reglas, expectativas y consecuencias.

QUÉ ES EL ENTRENAMIENTO MAPP? Dios en Haití Parte del proceso de adoptar un niño del estado es tomar un entrenamiento. Después de la visita inicial al hogar de un trabajador social, POR ALEJANDRO PÉREZ BANEDICTO usted puede ser invitado a participar en Foro Independiente de Opinión el entrenamiento MAPP (Massachusetts Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). El entrenamiento MAPP generalmente nte la catástrofe humana, que no pues un castigo divino, un terremoto. atroces dictadores, que pusieron el vudú se hace una noche por semana, por humanitaria, de Haití, hay mucha Después Dios mandó al Hombre como religión de Estado que mientras sus ocho semanas. Algunas veces el Agente que afi rma: Dios no existe, dominar la Tierra, es decir estudiar la compatriotas se morían de hambre, ellos entrenamiento es ofrecido cuatro pues si existiera y fuera como nos dicen, Naturaleza, y eso supone predecir los amasaban una fortuna en el extranjero; sábados. El curso es diseñado para o no mandaría un terremoto o lo evitaría y terremotos y atenuar sus efectos en la y los siguientes enfrentados en bandas y ayudar a las familias a determinar cuál más siendo Haití un país tan pobre y con tan medida de lo posible. Un terremoto similar facciones haciendo muy poco para sacar a su es el niño o adolescente que mejor pocos recursos, lo que hará que la tragedia y cercano en el tiempo, en Italia causó pueblo de la miseria y obligando a emigrar puede criar, y también tiene como sea aún mayor. trescientos muertos. En Haití serán miles y a los pocos universitarios que podían sacar función ayudarle a estar claro sobre la En primer lugar, Dios no envía miles. a su país del pozo. De todo ello el culpable adopción. Es diseñado para ayudarle catástrofes. La naturaleza, que algunos En tercer lugar Haití es muy pobre, no es Dios sino los hombres. a obtener la mejor comprensión llaman madre, es imperfecta y en algunos pero sus últimos dirigentes han sido de Además, de todo hay que sacar y preparación para criar un niño casos nos tortura con sus excesos. No es aupa: Papá Doc y su hijo Baby Doc, consecuencias buenas, a lo mejor se adoptado. Este entrenamiento incluirá despierta una solidaridad internacional discusiones acerca de los niños que verdadera y perdurable, los actos de están listos para la adopción y los heroísmo y de ayuda se suceden y Haití comportamientos que pueden mostrar, comienza un camino de progreso y de también como información acerca de Dondequiera que estés avance. los recursos y apoyo disponible para Por último, teniendo una visión usted como una familia adoptiva Wherever you are sobrenatural de las cosas y por ello sabiendo Para aprender más sobre Edward, que nuestro paso en la Tierra es efímero y lo y acerca de la adopción, por favor llame rumbonews.com que importa es la vida eterna, probablemente a MARE (Massachusetts Adoption los haitianos estén mucho mas cerca del Resource Exchange) al 617-54-ADOPT reino de Dios, que no nosotros que por una (617-542-3678) o visite www.mareinc. nevada que nos fastidia los planes del fi n de org. Entre más ligero llame, más semana nos volvemos histéricos. pronto un niño que espera tendrá “un lugar permanente llamado HOGAR.” El Foro Independiente de Opinión es un grupo de profesionales (licenciados en Química, Medicina, Pedagogía, Ingeniero Agrónomo y Periodista.) http://foroin.wordpress.com FEBRERO 1, 2010 • EDICIÓN 330 • LAWRENCE, MA • AÑO 16 .: Rumbo :. 15

El PMA ABRIENDO CAMINOS expande su POR ALONZO CAPELLÁN | [email protected] operación PODEROSA Y AMADA MADRE TIERRA de ayuda oy le escribo a la naturaleza en Y el mundo continúa para el resto... alimentaria a medio de un panorama desolador. Muchos ni saben lo que está sucediendo... HCreo que nadie llegará jamás Pero este pueblo se une. El dolor Un haitiano las víctimas a entender por qué un pueblo tan pobre propio y el de todo un pueblo que llora como el nuestro tiene que sumar a sus se unen para formar algo tan fuerte, que pide al mundo sufrimientos una tragedia de semejante sería inalcanzable bajo cualquier otra le devuelvan la del terremoto magnitud como la de verlo todo circunstancia. Eso es lo único que tenemos destruido en segundos y encontrarse con hoy los haitianos, un lazo que nos permite esperanza en Haití los cuerpos de las familias y conocidos no querer entrar a lo que queda de nuestras desparramados por las calles o, peor, no viviendas y preferir reunirnos en lo que encontrarlos jamás. queda de los parques para llorar en silencio, s sorprendente como en momentos de infortunio l Programa Mundial de Alimentos Lo que alcanza a sufrir un pueblo en cantar en voz alta y rezar para que tú, Madre y de adversidad podemos (PMA) de las Naciones Unidas estas circunstancias no lo puedo describir. Tierra, te compadezcas de nosotros y nos E aunque sea como en una especie de ha iniciado hoy una importante No existen palabras para expresar lo que hagas llegar un poco de esperanza. E se siente cuando el mundo te cae encima El pueblo haitiano necesita hoy del tregua, olvidarnos de las diferencias expansión de su operación, dando inicio al de opiniones, sean estas políticas, primer programa de distribución sistemática y acaba con todo lo que conoces y con los mundo entero; esta vez fue nuestro turno religiosas, o de cualquier otra índole, a de alimentos para llegar a las personas esfuerzos de toda una vida sin que nadie en esa ruleta rusa que parece ser la furia raíz del devastador terremoto ocurrido afectadas por el terremoto de Haití. pueda detenerlo. de la naturaleza, pero mañana puede ser en el empobrecido país de Haití, Bajo el liderazgo del gobierno haitiano, y en En ese momento comprendes que cualquier otra nación. El único poder con desde la Patagonia hasta el Oriente y coordinación con la Misión de las Naciones ninguna preocupación es real mientras el que contamos los seres humanos cuando Occidente, desde Europa hasta África, Unidas en Haití (MINUSTAH), los militares tienes la vida y puedes aferrarte a ella; de las fuerzas de la Madre Tierra se trata desde el último rincón del mundo nos de EE.UU. y un grupo de las principales mientras tienes la oportunidad de luchar es aquel de la compasión y la solidaridad llegan manifestaciones de solidaridad, organizaciones no gubernamentales, el cada día por conseguir lo que necesitan propias de la condición humana. con el sufrido pueblo de Haití. PMA comenzará sus distribuciones en 16 los que amas, teniendo a tu lado a aquellos Son los países de todo el planeta y cada Es de mucha satisfacción para un puestos fi jos en la capital de Haití, con el que amas... persona que habita la Tierra los únicos que creyente, ver como denominaciones objetivo de llegar a más de dos millones Madre Tierra, ¿por qué nosotros? No es pueden devolvernos una luz esperanzadora religiosas con diferencias doctrinales de personas durante un período de dos algo que le desee a nadie, pero, ¿por qué a nosotros los haitianos que hoy hemos sido aparentemente irreconciliables, semanas. a veces se siente como si te ensañaras los escogidos por ti, Madre Tierra, para organizaciones comunitarias, personas “El PMA está trabajando con todos con los más pobres, con los menos pagar por todo el daño que te hemos hecho independientes y hasta partidos sus socios para movilizar un fl ujo regular afortunados, con los que más difícilmente los seres humanos. políticos con ideologías dispares, de alimentos para llegar a todos aquellos podrán recuperarse y reconstruir la Haití necesita sentir hoy que hace parte trabajen unidos mano a mano y codo a que se vieron afectados por el terremoto”, esperanza después de algo así? del mundo, que sus habitantes son seres codo, por la recuperación de una nación dijo la Directora Ejecutiva del PMA, En este momento es el polvo lo que lo humanos y que la prioridad de la humanidad que por tantos años ha sido golpeada Josette Sheeran, desde Roma. “Es el reto cubre todo, aún las ganas de continuar. continúa siendo la vida. Tus colores, los de la naturaleza, no se ven hoy en Haití; solo existe un espesor ¡PAZ Y BIEN! ESPERANZA AYUDA en el ambiente que parece habernos POR FAVOR VEA POR FAVOR VEA borrado de la vida. CONTINÚA EN LA PAGINA 26 CONTINÚA EN LA PAGINA 26

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Senator Susan C. Tucker, D-Andover chats with State Representative Marie St. Fleur, D- Mattapan/Dorchester.

At left, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas; Barbara Brown, executive director of the Lawrence History Center; Senator Susan C. Tucker, D-Andover; event organizer Awilda Pimentel and Diane Anderson, president/CEO Lawrence General Hospital.

Niurka Aybar, center, assistant director for community relations at June Black, Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Niki Representing the Haitian community were Jude Northern Essex Community College and her S.O.S. team. From the left: Tsongas makes a point that makes Barbara Keller, Lawrence Charles and Arnelle Morales president of the Yira Espino, Delmi Vargas, Eva Caraballo, and Marta Villa, they worked General Hospital Public Affairs Director laugh while Peter Haitian American Alliance of New England. very hard waiting on the guests. Cole, Director of Communications, Security and Information Systems for Lawrence General Hospital looks on.

BY ALBERTO SURÍS Event organizer Awilda Pimentel and Alberto Vasallo III, vice- [email protected] president El Mundo newspaper and LÉALO EN ESPAÑOL EN LA PÁGINA 2 event MC, going over the event’s program.

“We raised $5,831.19 in two hours!” said Awilda Pimentel, event organizer.

ince the news of the earthquake that American Alliance of New England and her devastated Port au Prince, the capital brother Jude Charles. Morales said that she Sand largest city of the Caribbean lost a distant relative in the quake. “Most of nation of Haiti, on January 12, 2010, the my relatives are in the United States,” she international community has come to their said. help. Barbara Brown, executive director of Locally, many groups and organizations the Lawrence History Center said that the have joined efforts to support the earthquake events in Haiti had touched her personally. relief efforts. This past Saturday, January Brown said that she had received news that 30, over a 100 people gathered at El the mother of her adopted granddaughter, Cesar's Restaurant on 99 Essex Street in living in California, perished in the quake. Lawrence for a free lunch. Guests were Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, who asked for donations of any amount. “We just returned from Washington to attend the raised $5,831.19 in two hours!” said Awilda lunch/fundraising, informed that she voted Pimentel, event organizer later on. favorably to approve legislation that will 100% of the donations made will go provide assistance to American citizens a Certifi ed Emergency Manager by the Eneida Maria rivera, Manny Lara, Jose directly to the Bush-Clinton Haiti Fund as who have been impacted by the tragedy in Department of Homeland Security-FEMA, Eliezer Naveo, Karina Roman, Jacqueline requested by President Barack Obama. Haiti. received the help of several volunteers, Marte, DJ Surg, Ramon Djerkel Mixkingz Several members of the Haitian Please read the press release from the amongst them, Radolka Pimentel, Miguelina Guillermo, Kermit Vargas, Alberto Vasallo community were present, amongst them, Congresswoman on page 17. Vargas, César Vargas, Sandra Hache, Niurka and Katherine Montero. Arnelle Morales, president of the Haitian Event organizer Awilda Pimentel, Aybar, Bianca Alvarez, Brenda Zayas, FEBRERO 1, 2010 • EDICIÓN 330 • LAWRENCE, MA • AÑO 16 .: Rumbo :. 17 Tsongas Statement Where are they now? on the Emergency José F. De Los Santos with José Aid to American Jr. and a Survivors of the Haiti Customer Earthquake Act

anuary 27, 2010 – Yesterday evening, this weekend, a restaurant in Lawrence, the House of Representatives voted to Massachusetts is providing free lunch to all Japprove legislation that will provide those making a donation to the Haiti relief assistance to American citizens who have fund. been impacted by the tragedy in Haiti. “Our military has also done incredible Congresswoman Niki Tsongas voted in work in reaching survivors, opening airports support of the legislation and submitted the in order to facilitate the distribution of aid, following statement for the Congressional and helping to maintain order. Record. On Saturday, Tsongas will be “I am pleased that the House of attending the Lawrence For Haiti Luncheon Representatives will pass bipartisan at El Cesar Restaurant, which will raise legislation to extend temporary aid to money for victims of the Haiti Earthquake. help the thousands of Americans who are 100% of the donations from the luncheon evacuating Haiti in the aftermath of the will go directly to the Clinton-Bush Haiti devastating earthquake. Fund for relief efforts. “As of Monday, 14,000 American “I rise today in support of S. 2949, the citizens have been evacuated from Emergency Aid to American Survivors of Haiti, with 40 percent of them receiving the Haiti Earthquake Act. The true scope temporary repatriation assistance. The and magnitude of the heartbreaking tragedy Emergency Aid to American Survivors of in Haiti continues to unfold. Hundreds the Haiti Earthquake Act will provide these of thousands of Haitians are still without individuals with help in securing and paying reliable access to water, food, shelter, and for connecting fl ights, temporary lodging, other basic essentials. Children of all ages food, and medical assistance. fi nd themselves without family, relatives, or “Last week, Congress passed and the loved ones. While remarkable humanitarian President signed bipartisan legislation, efforts continue to reach more of those in which I cosponsored, speeding up the tax need everyday, the rebuilding effort in Haiti deduction for charitable contributions is one that will take more than a decade. for Haiti so that individuals making “Americans across the country have contributions by the end of February can been moved by the terrible disaster and claim these charitable contributions on their Ramon Ramirez, ready for Business… have generously given support in any way 2009 tax return. or fi shing. that they can. In the Merrimack Valley “The need in Haiti will be great for and the Fifth District of Massachusetts many years to come. Support from U.S. BY/POR CHRISTINE LEWIS which I represent, concerned residents foreign aid agencies and the international [email protected] have volunteered their time, donated community will be essential, along with money, organized fundraising efforts, and efforts from ordinary citizens, like the one provided needed supplies. For example, taking place in Lawrence this weekend.” here is something very seductive fi rst Latinos moved to Lawrence. History about old pictures; a good picture didn’t stop in 1958. It’s hard to believe Tcan tell stories unmatched by mere but some of the fi rst Latino immigrants words. In 1973 writer Andrew Coburn to Lawrence have been here for 50 years! went to Common and Newbury Streets What was it like then? Who were the in Lawrence and interviewed various fi rst shop owners? Where are they now? shopkeepers. At the time, Lawrence How has life changed? had a growing Latino population and a I’d love to see more pictures from declining Italian-American population. this era, of the city and the then new This period of transition was refl ected in residents. the stores and in the pictures. Younger I am including some of the pictures Latino immigrants were taking the place from the article. Does anyone know who of the older shopkeepers. these people are and where they might be So much is known about Lawrence today? before the Latin wave but so little is known about the early years when the Thank you

ay algo muy seductor en fotografías antiguas; una buena foto puede contar historias sin precedentes por las meras palabras. En 1973 el Hescritor Andrew Coburn fue a la esquina de la calle Common y la calle Newbury en Lawrence y entrevistó a varios comerciantes. En ese momento, Lawrence tuvo una creciente población latina y una disminución de la población ítalo-americana. Este período de transición se refl eja en las tiendas y en las fotos. Jóvenes inmigrantes latinos estaban tomando el lugar de los antiguos comerciantes. Se sabe mucho sobre Lawrence antes de la ola de latinos, pero se sabe muy poco sobre los primeros años cuando los primeros latinos se trasladaron a Lawrence. La historia no se detuvo en 1958. Es difícil de creer, pero algunos de los primeros inmigrantes latinos a Lawrence han estado aquí por 50 años! ¿Cómo fue entonces? ¿Quiénes fueron los dueños de las primeras tiendas? ¿Dónde están ahora? ¿Cómo ha cambiado la vida? Me encantaría ver más fotos de esta época, de la ciudad y de los entonces nuevos residentes. Estoy incluyendo algunas de las imágenes del artículo. ¿Alguien sabe quiénes son estas personas y donde podrían ser hoy en día?

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oe the Therapist is all fun and games where just having fun.” on the radio; however, he has a serious Most people don't really want to Jside and a serious message: Keeping exercise, especially when it has been a long active is key to living well and a long life. time since they have done any. They tend to When the microphones open and be a little hesitant but that is where Joe the Bruce Arnold gives the go ahead, RADIO Therapist comes in. When people can smile REHAB is on the air and Joe the Therapist and laugh, and participate in exercises that administers his form of therapy to a mass seem more like fun, they don't realize they media patient. are getting exercise and slowly but surely, “It's a lot of fun,” says Joe. “Thirty they see improvement and recognize the minutes of exercise with music and really importance of making the effort every day. corny jokes. It is reminiscent of old fashion Joe hopes that the more seniors he can reach, radio where everyone gets to play along.” the more he can make increase awareness Behind the fun there is a serious about a program that is available to provide message Joe is trying to get out. “The occupational and physical therapy to folks message is simple: There are seniors in our in their own homes. community struggling to stay independent This program is out patient rehab in and there is a great rehab program that is the patient’s home and is available for all available to help them. Unfortunately, this seniors under Medicare Part B. They may Joe the Therapist is the on air persona of Joseph Boucher who holds a masters degree from wonderful program is not well known and be eligible to receive up to $1850 in physical Tufts University has been a registered licensed occupational therapist for almost 20 years. poorly understood and therefore not being therapy and $1850 in occupational therapy. The Radio Rehab broadcast can be heard on WCCM-AM 1110 Thursday mornings from 9:30 to utilized. If I have to go on the radio and act The Center for Medicare put this money 10 am. Joe is helped on the air by Bruce Arnold and Kayla the intern who is an Occupational Therapy candidate at North Shore Community College and happens to be Joe’s daughter. like a clown to get this message out then I specifi cally to help seniors stay independent will,” said Joe. in their own home. The number one reason Joe the Therapist is the on air persona why folks have to leave their home is of Joseph Boucher who holds a masters due to a fall at home. Medicare created degree from Tufts University has been a this program to allow seniors greater it," said Joe. “Medicare has done a great job “Another area of misunderstanding registered licensed occupational therapist access to therapy services for fall and of simplifying the process; however, they is that many individuals and organization for almost 20 years. The Radio Rehab injury prevention, to develop and promote will not refer a patient for treatment. It is up confuse us with the Visiting Nurse broadcast can be heard on WCCM-AM independent living skills, and coping with to the therapist to fi nd and identify people Association (VNA). They think we perform 1110 Thursday mornings from 9:30 to their changing bodies. Anyone with Part B who need this type of help. This is a diffi cult a duplicate service,” said Joe. “The reality 10 am. Joe is helped on the air by Bruce or a similar insurance who has a decline in task. We are therapists, not salesmen and is we are very different from them. They Arnold and Kayla the intern who is an function qualifi es for this program. Results really don't know the best way to get our are providing a service in response to an Occupational Therapy candidate at North from enrolled participants demonstrate the services out there. If we were dentists, it acute situation, like a fractured hip. The Shore Community College and happens to benefi ts of treatment. might be easier; people recognize the need VNA follows them after a hospitalization or be Joe's daughter. Kayla shares her father's This program was designed to increase and benefi t of prevention." discharge from a rehab facility. However, long history of keeping people active by access to therapy by simplifying the Although the program remains our focus is in strength training and fall having some fun. requirements for treatment. Sometimes unknown, an area where they have had prevention. We are trying to prevent the "It's like my father has two sides. You there is a small co payment. The therapist good success is in adult day health care need for someone ending up in the hospital always see him happy and having fun but will contact their doctor who must agree to programs, like Nevins and Sarah's Place. or in a rehab facility,” he added. he is always working on something; for therapy and the therapist will take care of Joe the Therapist is a good fi t for those If you have Medicare Part B, have example, when my sister and I where small, the paperwork. Medicare supervises the programs because they are part of the home experienced any falls in the past few weeks he was always having us make something program and the patient is not fi nancially care effort as well. Also, they know what or months, or noticed a change in your out of play dough. I found out later this responsible, in the unlikely event Medicare it is like to be misunderstood. When adult strength, mobility or independence then you is one of the therapy techniques used to denies payment for the therapy. day care started in 1997, people where may be eligible for physical or occupational improve hand function,” said Kayla. “He "The program is underutilized in this unfamiliar with this new way of caring for therapy. was giving us therapy and we thought we area because people simply don't know about people. Today, it is well accepted.

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Dear Residents of BY DALIA DÍAZ District E [email protected] As one of your councilors at large I am writing to inform you of my position regarding the fi scal crisis we are facing in the City of Lawrence. On November 24th, 2009 I LÉALO EN ESPAÑOL EN LA PÁGINA 4 attended a meeting with Senator Susan Tucker, Representatives David Torrisi and Barry Finegold, Councilor Frank lack of leadership in this city and dreadful preserve his job but was prevented from Moran, Councilor elect Modesto Lawrence fi nancial reputation vested on the residents of entering the building the next morning until Maldonado and Mr. Robert Nunes of Lawrence through their pages and website. receiving an offi cial notifi cation that he was the Department of Revenue. During woes The “Anglo” community has no allowed to return to work. In the letter, he this meeting we were told that the It is no news that Lawrence is a knowledge of the support the Lantigua received instructions that will allow him to State’s preferred course of corrective city divided by language but the current administration has in this city. He has collect unemployment. action was to appoint a fi nancial fi nancial troubles have proven that the brought hope to those who dreamt of having Eight other employees received advisor instead of a Financial Control separation is bigger than anyone could a Latino mayor some day. termination letters as of January 22: Board. This fi nancial advisor would have ever imagined. Now, to exacerbate the hatred, City provide “technical fi nancial guidance” Judi Perkins, Benefi ts Coordinator, While many Spanish-speakers are Councilor at-Large Roger Twomey has sent to the administration and will only Human Resources Department aware of the articles published by the out a letter on the subject to “The Residents act in an advisory role. This fi nancial Eagle-Tribune, the English-speaking of District E” only. He apparently doesn’t Milagro Grullón, Community advisor will not be responsible for the community doesn’t have an inkling of believe he represents the entire city. You Development Department day to day fi nancial decisions. what goes on in the Latino minds. There may read it on this page. Kerrie D'Entremont, Tobacco During this meeting the state is a constant barrage of attacks in the Control Program Director legislators asked for our views and Tribune with no suggestions to solve Norm Nimmo, Recycling Coordinator input regarding the budget crisis. As the problems. They are discussed on More terminations at your councilor I suggested to the Spanish radio and the abhorrence grows Dora Marco, Receptionist, state delegation that I believe the best each day. Lawrence City Hall Human Resources Director solution for this crisis is to immediately Non-Spanish-speakers have no idea Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua Lee Nichols, Council on Aging has sent out offi cial termination letters to establish a Financial Control Board. of the division they are augmenting Mary Lou Nichols, Department ten employees including a confi rmation A Financial Control Board would because they have no concept of what is of Public Works consist of fi ve people; The Mayor, City going on in this side of the community. on the vote taken by the City Council last Angelica Gil, Community Development Council President and three appointed Senator Sue Tucker asked for my opinion Wednesday, January 20 to Myles Burke, Department (This past week she was members from the State. Having the along with that of local residents on the Commissioner of Inspectional Services. reinstated at the request of her director.) Mayor and the Council President on budget issue because the Legislature is At that time seven councilors agreed with this board would allow for local leaders terribly divided. Well, we understand Mayor Lantigua that he should be fi red. to have a direct say in making the about division! We are the ones suffering Also receiving a laid off letter was diffi cult decisions necessary to bring the consequences of poor management, Michael Sweeney. The council voted to PLEASE SEE DÍAZ our city out of this fi nancial crisis. It CONTINUES ON PAGE 28 would also give the state a strong voice in this decision making. This process PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT would help us meet the goals set by the CITY OF LAWRENCE BOARD state in a more timely fashion. APPOINTMENTS As a Councilor-at-Large and a past Notice is hereby given that Mayor William member of the Budget and Finance sub- Lantigua intends to appoint: committee, I have constantly voiced • Three (3) members to the Lawrence my concern on the fi scal well being of Planning Board to serve a term of fi ve (5) Lawrence. The past two budgets that years. • Three (3) voting members and one (1) were presented to me I voted against. associate member to the Zoning Board of I did so because at the time I did not Appeals to serve a term of three (3) years. believe the revenue projections were • Three (3) members to the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority to serve a term of realistic or attainable. fi ve (5) years. I feel very strongly that a Financial • Two (2) members to the Lawrence Control Board is the only solution to the Historical Commission to serve a term of three (3) years. crisis Lawrence is experiencing. I will • Five (5) voting member and two (2) be continuing to voice my position on alternate member to the Prospect Hill this matter to the citizens of Lawrence, Historical District Commission to serve a term of three (3) years. my fellow council members, the state • Four (4) members to the Lawrence Cultural Legislature and to Governor Patrick. Council to serve a term of three years. In closing I am looking • Nine (9) members to the Lawrence Council on Aging to serve a terms of two (2) or forward to seeing our City return to three (3) years. a healthy fi nancial state. I will be • One (1) member to the Bellevue Cemetery attending all of the Neighborhood Board to serve a lifetime term. • One (1) member to the Board of Health to meetings once again as I did during my serve with no term limit. fi rst term as one of your Councilors-at- • Two (2) members to the Lawrence Airport Sullivan Law Offi ces Large. Commission to serve a term of three years. • Four (4) members to the Conservation 200 Merrimack Street, Suite 201A If you have any questions or Commission to serve a term of three (3) concerns please call me at #978-685- years. Haverhill, MA 01830 7558 or on my Cell 978-857-5396 • One (1) member to the Human Rights Commission to serve a term of (1) one year. or 978-620-3219 at City Hall— My Kelly A. Sullivan All applicants must be residents of the Linda Moreno, Abogada bilingüe e-mail address [email protected] City of Lawrence. Boards and Commission or rtwomey@cityofl awrence.com. applications are available at the City of USTED NO PAGA A MENOS QUE TENGA ÉXITO EN SU GESTIÓN POR: Lawrence, Personnel Department, 200 Best Regards, Common Street Lawrence, MA 01840 or • Seguro Social por Incapacidad download an application by visiting the City of • Ley de Lesiones Councilor Roger Twomey Lawrence website at www.cityofl awrence.com under the Job Postings/Board Openings page. CONSULTAS INICIALES GRATIS PARA Deadline for applications is until selected and fi lled. Please send your application to the • Testamentos CITAS DISPONIBLES above said address c/o Interim Personnel • Verifi cación de Testamentos (Probate) EN LAS Director, Frank Bonet. Said appointment TARDES Y FINES is subject to the appointment of the Mayor • Bancarrota William Lantigua and the confi rmation of the • Problemas con el Dpto. de Rentas Internas DE SEMANA Lawrence City Council. The City of Lawrence is Equal Opportunity Employer (978) 372-1550 (Haverhill) William Lantigua, Mayor (603) 819-3353 (New Hampshire) 20 .: Rumbo :. AÑO 16 • LAWRENCE, MA • EDICIÓN 330 • FEBRERO 1, 2010 READ RUMBO ONLINE! RUMBONEWS.COM

MY POINT OF VIEW © 1996 BY PAUL V. MONTESINO, PhD, MBA | [email protected] CHOOSING ADOPTION Hi! My name is FOLLOW ME PLEASE Edward El Dr. Montesino, totalmente responsable por este articulo, es el Editor de LatinoWorldOnline.com y conferenciante de Information Processing Management Department en Bentley University, Waltham, MA. “I love to play with Transformers LÉALO EN ESPAÑOL EN LA PÁGINA 14 and I want a family that will play with me”

There is an invitation on my desk. It BY CHRISTINE MITCHELL is addressed to you. It is very simple: 1-800-882-1176 I want you to go with me to Haiti, it reads. ive year old Edward is legally e don’t have to fl y or sail. Actually walk around we fi nd a wounded woman Down there, still crushed by a heavy F free for adoption we don’t even have to leave our near an old destroyed house. She is in pain, piece of wood no one around is willing or and is of African comfortable homes or offi ces, raising her hand and asking a very personal able to lift, a young woman ponders her W American and our couches, our large television screens question that represents her entire world: luck in a pleading voice: “I am hungry,” Hispanic descent. that show all there is to show. So you will “Where is my husband? Where are my she says. “I have not had anything to eat He is full of not have to remove your shoes or be patted children?” There is no answer, only silence. since last night. And I have to go to the energy and will need a family who will by a Transportation Security Administration Have we ever asked that question before, bathroom,” she adds with a certain feeling help him develop a positive outlet for Agent who is suspicious of you or me at an perhaps as we lose sight of our little ones of embarrassment. We have no answer this energy. He is very friendly and airport. All I want you and me to do is to in the mall? We have no answer either; of either and keep moving. fun loving. His favorite activities are travel to that ravaged country mentally and course, we feel uncomfortable and keep By now we feel impotent and useless. watching cartoons and playing with his try to think the way those folks think and moving. A man this time; he can’t move Then we meet a blind woman who is Transformers and cars. feel today, this minute, this second. I want and is bleeding from an ugly wound that reaching for something, she nor we know Edward requires a lot of attention to get into their minds, feel their fears, touch no one has time to nurse. “Where is my what and she does not care. “Why is this and can be demanding when he does their souls, ask their questions, experience elderly mother?” he asks. “She needs high happening to me?” she asks as though not receive it. He has an Individualized their disappointments, read their answers if blood pressure medication and insulin for swallowing her own words. We, you and I, Educational Plan in preschool to help there are any, their hopes, and I want us to her diabetes and I don’t even know if she look at each other and fi nd no answer. Then him with delays in pre-academic skills, feel what they are feeling. I want to walk in is alive.” Suddenly the medication loses she opens her dead eyes and looks nowhere speech and language. He also attends their destroyed shoes. That is fundamental. its relevance. We still have no answers and to infi nity, “What did I do to deserve this?” therapy weekly. The ideal family for As we land there emotionally and must keep moving. she adds in a pain we can’t even start to Edward would be a two-parent active understand. And then, with a certain air family with older children or with no of pain and despair she adds trying to look children that will be consistent with closer. “And why is this not happening to rules, expectations and consequences. you?” We still have no answers. We look Edward’s very special wish is to fi nd a at each other and walk away and feel more forever family that has a lot of toys to impotent and useless. We are back at home share with him. now, the invitation lying lifeless on the table… WHAT IS MAPP TRAINING? What should we do? We ask. And that Part of the process to adopt a is my point of view today. child from foster care is a training course. After an initial home visit by a social worker, you may be invited to attend the Massachusetts Approach to Partnerships in Parenting (MAPP) training. The 32-hour MAPP course is typically held one night per week for eight weeks. MAPP training is designed to help you gain the best possible understanding of, and preparation for, parenting an adopted child. This training includes information about the needs of children who are waiting to be adopted and what behaviors they might exhibit. MAPP teaches communication, positive discipline and self-esteem building techniques. It also discusses the resources and supports available to adoptive families. A couple considering adoption should attend MAPP training together. To learn more about Edward, and about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit www.mareinc. org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a permanent place to call HOME.”

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STORIES OF YESTERYEAR MR. B’S SPORT STORIES BY CHRISTINE LEWIS | [email protected] BY FRANK BENJAMIN JACK SHARKEY & ANDY 1969 FAST PITCH EXCITEMENT CALLAHAN

Social Loop Winner – Funky Broadway recently won the Social Softball League. In the above photo, Back Row (l to r) Larry Giordano, Paul Courtemanche, Mike Nerney, Jack Shelik, Art Mawson, Bob Hannagan, and Dick Lynch. Front row: Bill Wilson, Don MacLeod, George Simonian and Joe D’Agata. Missing when photo was taken are Ed Sweeney, Mannie Lavoie, Al Trembly, Vic Platania, Bob Bluemel and Ron Vignault.

n 1969 fast pitch City League produced, a tremendous hitter with great softball a pennant is on the line at the power. Dick also was a pretty good pitcher. IHayden Schofi eld Playstead. George Even the fastest runners in the league knew Simonian’s Funky Broadway team is you couldn’t run on Lynch’s cannon of an looking to cop the leagues title against arm from his left fi eld spot. the Hancocks in a big rivalry game. A Bill Wilson patrolled right fi eld, worked huge crowd was expected to see what for the telephone company when it was will be a heavily contested affair. known as “Ma Bell”. One of the league’s all Manager/catcher will send his ace time greats played center fi eld, Joe D’Agata Don McLeod to the mound and the owned center fi eld; he possessed lightening Hancocks will have big man Sherm speed, a great arm and could beat you in Anderton as his hope today. Don Overka many ways. Joe was slowed down by a hanks to my spending too much time career missteps are too numerous to discuss will catch the pitches of Anderton. brain injury after his playing days ended trolling eBay for Lawrence boxing in this short column. The starters for the Broadways were and was also a great tennis player, a classy Tmemorabilia, I have been able to add Andy Callahan was known for decking Simonian at catch, George still lives in and soft spoken guy, Joe was known to all these Jack Sharkey/Andy Callahan pictures Sharkey’s sparring partners. Callahan was Methuen and is semi retired and runs teams throughout the State for his athletic to my archives. These are press pictures once accused of rearranging Texan Charlie a second hand business on Merrimack ability. taken while Sharkey was preparing for his “Ranger” Pond’s face, Sharkey told Andy St. Paul Courtemanche a Hall of Famer Larry Giordano still a Methuenite June 12, 1930 fi ght with Max Schmeling. in front of the press: “I pay for big sparring at Central Catholic for his three sport sits on the City Council, he is the owner Both men were members of Boston partners, and you cuff them around.” He participation; he is now retired from the of a karate school in the city and holds Johnny Buckley’s stable and enjoyed each smiled, as he picked little Callahan up in his Essex County Sheriffs Department and many prestigious awards in that sport. Art other’s company, in and out of the ring. arms. “Pick on some one your own size,” works part time at Pollard’s in Methuen, Mawson was a newcomer to this team and I have been told, although I have yet to he said. he was at fi rst base. his dad was a player in this league and was see it, that the old Evening Tribune once In 1929 Johnny Buckley took Andy Mike Nerney was a steady sure fi sted as good a hitter as I’ve ever seen. Art Sr. published a picture of Jack Sharkey, real down to Florida so that he could fi ght on the second baseman, now a retired welder. and I were teammates for the Andover Vets name: Joseph Paul Zukauskas, visiting a Sharkey-Stribling card. Andy was matched The power hitter was at short stop, his baseballers, he also retired from the North bar in Lawrence. Both men were extremely with Stribling’s brother Baby Stribling in the name was Bob Hannigan. Jack Sholik a Andover police department. talented boxers who got tripped up along former Methuen High star was at the hot the way. Andy never completely recovered corner and was Mr. Steady. from his world middleweight title robbery PLEASE SEE LEWIS Dick Lynch also a Methuen High PLEASE SEE MR. B at the hands of Vince Dundee and Sharkey’s CONTINUES ON PAGE 28 great was as good a player as the city has CONTINUES ON PAGE 26

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M$25,000 from the TD At the end of the event the Synchers Charitable Foundation to support its were awarded the NESSA Senior High point “End of Life Care for All” program. trophy. The ANA Synchers is the Andover/ This program enables Merrimack North Andover YMCA’s synchronized Valley Hospice to provide subsidized swim team. end-of-life care to patients with limited or no health insurance. ANA SYNCHERS SENIOR “We are extremely grateful for TEAM RESULTS: the continuing support of the TD Team Routine: (Gold) Laina Gray, Charitable Foundation,” said Joan Caitlyn MacGregor and Alice Rodgers Ipswich and Marian Crockett of Andover. and Marian Crockett Stygles Hull, RN, MBA, President of N. Andover, Sheila Cremin, Solo: (Gold) Jessica Mancini, (Silver) Solo: (Gold) Gillian Brassil, / CEO of Home Health Foundation, Candace Ju and Jessica Mancini of Jenny Flanagan, (4th) Gillian Brassil Figures: (Gold) Gillian Brassil the parent company of Home Health Andover, Jenny Flanagan of Boylston Figures Results: Jessica Mancini (Gold), VNA, Merrimack Valley Hospice and and Janine Kopeski of Sterling. Candace Ju (Silver), Laina Gray (Bronze) Synchronized swimming is not the HomeCare, Inc. “As a mission driven Trio: (Gold) Caitlyn MacGregor, ANA Synchers Junior Team Results: little twirl in the water sport of long ago. It agency, Merrimack Valley Hospice is Jenny Flanagan and Jessica Mancini. Team Routine: (Gold) Karina Contreras is actually an Olympic sport that not only committed to providing care for all (Silver) Laina Gray, Alice Rodgers and of Watertown, Eliza Sturgeon of requires strength and stamina – it’s lots who need us, regardless of their ability Candace Ju. (4th) Alyson Arsenault of Gloucester, Gillian Brassil, Marian of fun! For more information visit ANA to pay privately for services. This grant Methuen, Eliza Sturgeon of Gloucester Crockett and Gloria McNamara of Synchers online at www.anasynchers.org or will help us care for many more patients and Gloria McNamara of Andover. Andover, and Meghan Olsen of Ipswich. to try a class contact head coach Svetlana in any number of settings including a Duet: (Gold) Laina Gray and Janine Trio: (Silver) Alyson Arsenault, Eliza Malinovskaya at 978-685-3541 Ext 147, patient’s own home, assisted living or Kopeski, (Silver) Caitlyn MacGregor and Sturgeon and Gloria McNamara [email protected]. long-term care facilities, and our own Sheila Cremin. (4th) Meghan Olsen of Duet: (Bronze) Meaghan Olsen Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill.” Hospice services are available to patients whose illness is no longer responding to curative treatment and palliative or comfort care has been City Gains $65,000 from auction of chosen. Services are provided by specialty teams of trained professionals used equipment that are comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides and volunteers, who together provide comprehensive medical care, social ayor James J. Fiorentini today and supportive services to patients and announced that as a result of the bereavement support and counseling City’s second online auction of M those grieving the loss of a loved one. used equipment, the City has gained over Hospice is a special kind of care, $65,000 in revenue. The Mayor indicated designed to provide sensitivity and that this was several times more than the support for people in the fi nal phase of City would have obtained under the former a terminal illness. Hospice care seeks non-online auction method. to enable patients to carry on a pain free About a year ago, the City instituted life and to manage other symptoms so the practice, for the fi rst time, of auctioning that their last days may be spent with off property online. The City uses a dignity and quality surrounded by the private company known as “govdeals”. people and things they love most. The property is posted online and bidders Merrimack Valley Hospice, the from throughout the country and, indeed, trusted name in end of life care for throughout the world, are allowed to bid more than 30 years, is affi liated with on surplus equipment. The City has been HomeCare, Inc. and Home Health recognized as an innovator in obtaining VNA. Together the three agencies serve maximum value for surplus equipment. The more than 80 communities throughout City has been written up in the Wall Street the Merrimack Valley, Northeastern Journal and noted on Boston television Massachusetts and Southern New stations for use of online auctions to Hampshire. The agency also opened generate revenue. the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, The Mayor said that, based upon the the fi rst in the region, in June 2009. results, the City would continue to auction For more information, visit www. its surplus materials online and the City merrimackvalleyhospice.org. would continue auctioning materials off by this method. Mayor James J. Fiorentini Mayor Fiorentini said that it was imperative in these times of fi scal crisis that the City continues to be innovative and use every tool available in order to hold down innovative method to hold down costs. so as to balance our books without asking costs: “At this time of continued fi scal crisis, our residential real estate tax payers to pay “Online auctions of surplus material we intend to tighten our belts, streamline more.” are just one way of using every possible government and be as innovative as possible FEBRERO 1, 2010 • EDICIÓN 330 • LAWRENCE, MA • AÑO 16 .: Rumbo :. 23 Mayor Lawrence Rotary Club donates Invites to ShelterBoxes for Haverhill Haiti Relief

ayor Fiorentini Invites Obama, Senator Elect Brown, Mto Haverhill for “Family Reunion” Today’s news stories that Senator Elect Scott Brown and President Obama are 10th cousins prompted Mayor James J. Fiorentini to invite them both to Haverhill for a family reunion. According to wire service stores, Obama’s mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, and Brown’s mother, Judith Ann Rugg, both descend from Richard Singletary of Haverhill, Mass. Our clerk’s offi ce has confi rmed that Mr. Singletary was, indeed, a Haverhill resident when he died in the 1600’s. Mayor Fiorentini issued a statement as follows: “We are thrilled and honored that our great and historic city has connections to both President Obama and Senator Elect Scott Brown. There is a great deal of history in Haverhill. This is only a small part of it. Next week, I am issuing an offi cial invitation to both President Obama and to Senator Elect Brown to come to the city of their common roots and meet for a family reunion. We will be happy to host them in our historic city and show them that the great things that attracted their ancestor to live here are still here. We still have beautiful hen the call came to help in Lawrence Rotary Club President, Mark citizens and organizations, including Rotary rolling hills, lots of open space, beautiful Haiti, the Lawrence Rotary Engelberg said, “ShelterBox is a unique Clubs, other service & community groups, lakes, rivers and streams and two rivers WClub stepped up and within 5 program where the funds donated never go schools, religious groups, businesses, and that run through our city. We are still, days received donations from its members to any administrative overhead costs. The small private foundations. just as we were in Richard Singeltary’s totaling $5,000. The money will go to full 100% of our donations pay for the boxes The Lawrence Rotary Club of day, within easy distance to Boston, to the ShelterBoxUSA for fi ve ShelterBoxes to and the equipment that is shipped. Rotarians Massachusetts, founded in 1920, has over 70 seacoast and to New Hampshire. While be shipped to Haiti to provide housing for do all the labor for free from assembling the men and women representing the business we recognize that the President might be 50 people for an extended period of time. boxes to deploying them at the site. It is one community. We strive to build a better too busy to come, we hope that Senator The most critical need in Haiti today is of the few contributions someone can make community, emphasizing service activities Brown will. We congratulate him and for shelter, and over 3,000 ShelterBoxes where 100% of their donation goes for the by Club members that enhance the quality look forward to working with him. provided by Rotary clubs worldwide are purpose intended. It is also tax-deductible, of life and human dignity, encouraging We also hope that this news will already on the ground and being deployed as this is an effort of our club’s Foundation high ethical standards and creating greater encourage visitors to visit our great by Rotarians in Haiti. which is a charitable organization.” understanding among its people. The historic sites including the Buttonwoods A ShelterBox consists of: One Currently, the ShelterBox organization Lawrence Club is one of more than 33,000 Museum where the past is preserved, 49-gallon box (The ShelterBox) the has established three separate operational Rotary Clubs in over 200 countries, with the John Greenleaf Whittier birthplace, container for delivery of all the materials, centers in and around Haiti to help over 1.2 million members worldwide. Winnekinni Castle and other historic sites which includes a shelter for 10 people with distribute assistance to the estimated one We invite the community to participate in the area. The visitors will see why the insulated sleeping mats and lightweight million people left homeless by the recent and join our efforts, please call Mark ancestor to both President Obama and thermal blankets for all, water purifi cation devastating earthquake. Engelberg, Lawrence Rotary Club President Senator Brown chose Haverhill as a great tablets, tools, rope, a cook stove, children’s ShelterBox USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t at 978-852-5659 to fi nd out how you too can place to live, a great place to work and activity kits, and other essential supplies organization dedicated to providing shelter, become a Lawrence Rotary Club member a great place to visit. It is still that way to support one or two families of up to ten warmth, and comfort to survivors of disaster and make a difference. Or visit us at www. today. people. worldwide. It is supported by individual US LawrenceRotary.org.

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assachusetts Commissioner children. The founders wanted to provide of Elementary and Secondary an alternative that supported language and MEducation, Mitchell D. Chester, cultural values important to families in the announced that he has renewed Lawrence community. They dedicated themselves Family Development Charter School’s and the school to educating the children of charter for another fi ve years, effective July immigrants and other new arrivals to the 1, 2010. This will be the school’s fourth City of Lawrence and preparing them and charter taking it through June 30, 2015. their families to move forward with skills After learning of the decision, President they would need to be successful in the of the School Board, John Housianitis, said 21st Century. Since its founding the school “The recommendation of the Commissioner has grown from a kindergarten to 3rd for rechartering is a tribute to the hard work grade school of 178 students to a two year of the faculty, staff and administration of kindergarten through eighth grade school of Lawrence Family Development Charter 600 students. School who are tireless in their devotion to The Principal of the charter school, Ready, set, play ball! Jason Kenneally, Coach Frank Kenneally, Dante Pena, Charlie ensuring that quality education in Lawrence Susan Burgett, was pleased to report McCarthy, Jack Breen, Anna Rozzi, Coach Kevin Breen, Maxwell Wolfgang, John Perry, Trey is available to public school students.” He that the Renewal Inspection Team found Herend. This is Tennessee Volunteers team. added, “I am humbled to lead a Board of that LFDCS met all fi ve measures of Directors that consistently asks the right faithfulness to its charter in its School questions, seeks best practices and does Accountability Plan and did well in the areas everything within its power to offer a of academic program success and viability fi rst-rate quality education to youngsters of the organization. She said, “I had the who deserve a chance to rise above their opportunity to join the LFDCS staff in 1998 immediate circumstances so that they can during the very fi rst charter. I have been reach for the stars!” part of the second and third charters and The school was founded in 1995 by a have watched the school grow and prosper. coalition of Hispanic parents and community It is my privilege to lead such dedicated leaders who wanted a school that would hard working administrators, teachers and be responsive to the academic, language, support staff into a fourth charter”. cultural, and developmental needs of their

Here’s a happy basketball player, Alfredo Taveras of the Florida Gators. Jennifer Stevenson Selected as Director of Activities

At MI Nursing/Restorative Dante Pena, age 7 of Lawrence, poses with his dad Joey Pena. They played in the parent/ Center child game at the YMCA.

ennifer we may be providing signifi cant medical Waiting for Stevenson of care, we also work hard to create a homelike her game to JHampstead, atmosphere that enhances a sense of well- start is Jemely NH, has been being. We still have the traditional activities Vargas. chosen to serve such as group entertainment, bingo, movies, Referee nelson as the Director of sing-a-longs, ice cream socials and the like. Castillo of Activities for the But, over the past few years, we have been Lawrence, is Mary Immaculate able to expand our offerings. Activities such pictured with Christopher Nursing/ as aromatherapy; cooking classes; music Rodriguez, age Restorative Center (MINRC). In making and expressive art therapy; pet therapy and 12 of Lawrence. this announcement, Stewart Goff, MINRC Nintendo Wii games often reach residents Administrator said, “We are extremely and spark personal interests.” pleased that Jennifer has decided to Stevenson has served in progressively accept this appointment. She knows our responsible positions within the MI organization well and brings to the position Activities Department for the past four experience in other settings. We expect that years. She has previous experience as an both the staff and our residents will benefi t Activities Director for an Alzheimer’s Day from her knowledge and talents.” Care Center. She will be supervising a staff As Director of Activities, Stevenson is of three full-time employees, per diem staff responsible for planning and coordinating as well as volunteers. a wide variety of programs for the more The MI Nursing/Restorative Center than 200 residents at the Mary Immaculate cares for frail or recuperating elders Nursing/Restorative Center. providing a blend of services designed to Daily activities are a key part in maximize individual health goals. For more personalizing the nursing home environment information about the Mary Immaculate according to Barbara Grant, President and Nursing/Restorative Center, visit our CEO of Mary Immaculate Health/Care website at www.mihcs.com or call 978- Services. “Many of our residents call Mary 685-6321. Immaculate ‘home,’” says Grant. “While FEBRERO 1, 2010 • EDICIÓN 330 • LAWRENCE, MA • AÑO 16 .: Rumbo :. 25 Lura Smith MSPCA at Nevins Farm Hosts Fund SPAY DAY USA Honors Seeks to Spay & Neuter Over 100 Dr. Martin Animals in one day

he MSPCA at Nevins Farm homeless animals in shelters. fi ll out an application for one of the available Luther is hosting a Spay & Neuter “This is our third year hosting a spay surgery time slots. Fees for a cat spay or TClinic on Sunday, February 14, & neuter clinic for the general public, neuter are $25.00 and fees for a dog spay King, Jr. in recognition of Spay Day USA, a and we are excited to reach out and offer or neuter are $50.00. Both include a rabies national event aimed at encouraging pet affordable services to pet owners, who may vaccination, distemper vaccination, fl ea owners to spay their animals and reduce not otherwise be able to afford the cost of prevention, earmite treatment if necessary, unwanted litters. Six area veterinarians such surgery in the current economy,” said and a microchip, a permanent form of LÉALO EN ESPAÑOL EN LA PÁGINA 8 are volunteering their time, along with a Mike Keiley, Manager of the Noble Family identifi cation. Available surgery slots will dozen vet technicians and volunteers, to Animal Care & Adoption Center. “By be fi lled on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. ura Smith and Family held a beautiful ensure that they can reach their goal of spaying and neutering just 100 animals, we The general public is also encouraged event that celebrated the life of spaying and neutering at least 100 cats are potentially saving thousands of animals’ to support Nevins Farm’s Spay Day USA LReverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and dogs in a single day. lives, and in conjunction with our other by sponsoring a surgery. Donations for on Monday, January 18. This celebration Spay Day USA, sponsored by the ongoing, innovative spay/neuter assistance Spay Day will help offset the non-profi t’s has been taking place for 12 years with the Humane Society of the United States, programs, we hope to have an even greater expenses for medical care, vaccinations, Middlesex Community College Foundation is a national day of action to promote impact on the overpopulation in our and potentially provide for future low- Lura Smith Fund. The mission of the fund the spaying or neutering of pets. During community.” Keiley cites statistics that say cost surgeries. Individuals may contribute is “To provide educational opportunities, Spay Day USA, veterinarians and their two unaltered cats and their descendants fi nancially to cover the cost of a spay or programs and events that refl ect the life staff, animal welfare professionals, can number as many as 420,000 in just neuter surgery, or they may wish to donate and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther business owners and citizens join forces seven years, and two unaltered dogs and an item from the Nevins Farm Wish List, King, Jr.” nationwide to provide spay/neuter their descendants can number 67,000 in six which includes medical supplies. The Wish Every year at this event one recipient is services and to promote spay/neuter as an years. List is available at www.mspca.org/nevins, presented with the prestigious “Living The essential component of good pet health Area residents who are interested in or at the Noble Family Animal Care & Dream Award” This award is awarded to care, as well as an effective and humane having their pet spayed or neutered should Adoption Center at Nevins Farm. a person who advances Dr. Kings legacy, means of decreasing the euthanasia of visit the Adoption Center at Nevins Farm to it also represents the time that a person willingly gives, often behind the scenes to help others. Amsi Y. Morales was this years’ recipient. She was chosen among other things New Roth retirement account for “her inspirational faith and political action”. Amsi, who just fi nished her law degree, is the founder of the A.M.S. I. options in 2010 Foundation – Achieving Monumental Strides Independently. She also provides scholarships to students at Lowell High School thru the Amsi Morales Scholarship BY JASON ALDERMAN Fund, mentors students and parents, and is www.practicalmoneyskills .com very involved in many other aspects of the Greater Lowell Community. hen deciding whether to withdrawals as they do with an inherited For 2010 conversions only, half of the U. S. Representative Niki Tsongas also save for retirement using a traditional IRA. converted amount will be added to your presented Amsi with a Certifi cate of Special traditional or Roth IRA, many Either way, IRAs are still a good 2011 taxable income and half to your 2012 Congressional Recognition that reads; W people wrestle with the question, “When vehicle for retirement savings, particularly taxable income. Or, if you prefer, you may “Upon receiving the “Living the Dream I retire, will my tax rate be higher or if you don’t participate in a workplace have the entire amount added to your 2010 Award” at the Twelfth Annual Martin Luther lower than it is today?” 401(k) plan . And now, thanks to two tax taxable income. King Jr. Reception for her unwavering This is a crucial distinction because code changes effective January 1, 2010, you As always, you can undo, or commitment to bettering the communities with a Roth your contributions are taxed have additional options regarding IRAs. “recharacterize,” a conversion later on if of the Merrimack Valley” today, while withdrawals, including First, people (single or married) whose needed. For example, if your Roth IRA investment earnings, are tax-free at modifi ed adjusted gross income (MAGI) balance signifi cantly decreased after For information regarding the Lura Smith retirement. Conversely, contributing to exceeds $100,000 can now convert part conversion (as many did after the 2008 Fund go to www.middlesex.mass.edu/ a traditional IRA lowers your current or all of their existing traditional IRAs – stock market crash), you would be taxed lurasmithfund taxable income; then, in exchange for or workplace savings plans from an old on account value that no longer exists; so, For information regarding the A.M.S. I. that present-day favorable tax treatment, employer – into a Roth IRA. Previously, you are allowed to undo the conversion and Foundation got to www.amsifoundation. you later pay taxes on your balance when these higher income folks were excluded then reconvert at a more favorable time. org it’s withdrawn at retirement. from such conversions. 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CONTINÚA DE LA PAGINA 15 ESPERANZA: CONTINUES FROM PAGE 21 Un haitiano pide al mundo le devuelvan la esperanza MR. B: 1969 Fast Pitch por la adversidad, el despojo inmisericorde pueblo creyente, son sus obras. El Apóstol Pablo hablaba de una Fe muerta Excitement por parte de sus gobernantes, potencias Toda estas muestras de solidaridad si no se acompañaba de obras, y la Fe de la extranjeras y ante la mirada indiferente en hacia un pueblo semidestruido por las Madre Teresa de Calcuta, la llevaba a amar To force this playoff game the el ámbito internacional. fuerzas de la naturaleza y la pobreza, nos tanto al desvalido que sugería dar, dar, dar Simonian men would have to win Escuchar noticias informando que desde dice que el dolor nunca debe ser ajeno, hasta que doliera. El mismo mensaje que a double header. Dickie Lynch Palestina, una nación que ha sufrido tanto que hay una ley espiritual que nos enseña acentuó Jesús al decir: “No todo el que me started the fi rst game and went seven en medio de una guerra y que posiblemente que ayudando a los demás aligeramos dice Señor, Señor, entrará en el Reino de los innings before turning the ball over to necesite de igual o más ayuda, intente nuestras propias cargas y que el medio más cielos, sino el que hace la voluntad de mi McLeod. With the score tied at 7 in aunque sea como ellos mismos dicen, de efectivo para superar las propias penas son Padre celestial. the ninth, Lynch blasts a long double manera simbólica, enviar algún aporte, es la llamadas obras de misericordias. Esas Amigo, hermano, siéntate en un lugar and “Beau” Wilson banged a single to un indicativo de que no todo está perdido. que propone el evangelio como muestras tranquilo, y piensa, piensa qué más puedes send Dick across with the winning run. Me siento muy orgulloso de que mi fehaciente de que amamos de verdad a Dios hacer por los demás, qué más puedes The winners were led by D’Agata with país la República Dominicana, en estos sirviendo a los demás. hacer por Haití. Para unirme a tí en tus four hits. Player manager Simonian momentos, le esté dando una bofetada Vestir al desnudo, dar de comer al pensamientos he querido traerte en esta had three and Hannigan cranked a long sin manos a la comunidad internacional, hambriento, dar de beber al sediento, visitar entrega a alguien que quizás pueda tocar homer. que de manera mal intencionada la ha a los presos y los enfermos o socorrer a los tu corazón mejor que yo; he querido traerte In game two the Funky Broadway calumniado siempre, demostrando con su pobres. Es una Fe activa que ilumina el a un protagonista del dolor que sufre hoy, team handed the Vies a 7-1 loss as comportamiento ejemplar, su verdadero mundo y no una Fe de simples oraciones y tu hermano pueblo de Haití. Por favor, lee McLeod was tossing a brilliant 5 sentir hacia el hermano pueblo de Haití, y ceremonias. esta carta que está circulando en la Internet, hitter and struck out nine. Don later demostrando también que la mejor manera Algo que tenían muy claro santos como escrita por un haitiano damnifi cado del became the head hockey coach of the de hacer es haciendo, no hablando y que Santa Teresa de Jesús, a quien le gustaba terremoto. Northeastern University women’s la mejor manifestación de la fe, para un repetir, “Obras, obras, obras quiere el señor.” team. Against the Vic’s Don a very good hitter he had 2 hits and so did the quiet man Nerney. Earlier in the week CONTINÚA DE LA PAGINA 15 needing a big win, the Broadways with McLeod at his best won 3-0 behind his AYUDA: three hitter. Bob Hannigan and Mike El PMA expande su operación de ayuda alimentaria a las victimas del Nerney each driving in a run for the terremoto en Haití winners. Bill Bateman had two hits for the losers and now the stage was set for a playoff. más complejo que hemos enfrentado, pero por 15 días. humanitaria entera y las fuerzas militares The Funky Broadway was once este sistema de distribución no sólo nos Cada familia recibirá una ración sobre el terreno en Haití se han unido para the Merry Mac Club and also the permitirá llegar a más gente, sino que nos de 25 kilogramos de arroz, donde solo hacer esto posible “, dijo Sheeran. Chez When. The Hancocks were the dará ese salto cualitativo que necesitamos se permitirán mujeres en los lugares de Aparte de esta nueva operación, la Jeffs, the Jenn’s, the Hancock’s and para facilitar la entrada de todo tipo de distribución para recibir su ración. El PMA distribución a los afectados por el terremoto the LaSalle team. Both teams kept asistencia humanitaria en las semanas y los y sus socios trabajarán con las autoridades que actualmente viven fuera de Puerto most of the same players as the got meses que están por venir. Los 16 sitios fi jos locales para asegurar que los hombres en Príncipe va a continuar, como el apoyo new sponsors. Gene McAuliffe was son un paso importante hacia la estabilidad necesidad de asistencia no sean excluidos. especializado a los hospitales y orfanatos. the league president and he owned the alimentaria. “ “Hasta ahora la naturaleza de esta La respuesta del PMA se ha visto funeral home across the street from La ampliación de la operación se situación de emergencia nos ha obligado a obstaculizada por la destrucción casi the park and was looking for standing iniciará el sábado con la distribución de trabajar de una manera rápida simplemente total de la infraestructura de la ciudad, la room only at these games. cupones en toda la ciudad, siendo las para conseguir entregar alimentos. Este destrucción de la cadena de suministro para George Simonian supplied me familias el objetivo, en coordinación con nuevo sistema nos permitirá proporcionar trasladar los alimentos y otros suministros with most of this information and the las autoridades locales. Las primeras ayuda alimentaria a más personas, más alrededor de todo el país, y las enormes game itself will be brought to you in distribuciones entonces se llevarán a cabo en rápidamente, a través de una potente red condiciones de necesidad. La congestión, future columns. The Funky Broadway todos los 16 sitios el domingo y continuará de centros de distribución fi jos. La familia en zonas urbanas densamente pobladas and Hancocks games were in my mind ha presentado también un gran reto a los and I’m sure in their minds one of the esfuerzos humanitarios. fi ercest rivalries this league has ever A pesar de todos estos obstáculos, el had in the league’s history. If you were VVEAEA LLAA PMA ha llegado a casi 600.000 personas a sport fan this park was where you PPÁGINAÁGINA 3300 con más de 16 millones de comidas desde wanted to be. I didn’t at the time and ¡Nuestro Calendario que ocurrió el terremoto. 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Jacob Solis Agustine Mauras Jacob Solis advanced at the Golden Gloves The rings of Lawrence welcome the wild on Tuesday night, January 26th and and frenetic energy that is Agustine will be back in Lowell for more action. Mauras. He’s fast with his fi sts and his Boxing in the 125lb open class, Jacob’s feet. Agustine trains at the Lawrence win was no surprise to the crowd but his Boxing Club on Haverhill Street and will be semi-fi nal. Andy was so dangerous in the 7 fi ghts, Jack Sharkey was in his corner. opponent felt otherwise and treated the entertaining boxing fans at the Lawrence ring that he couldn’t get a sparring partner, I have it on authority (Peter Dugan) audience to a full-blown nutty. Good job Exchange Club’s Annual Fight Night for so for laughs a Sharkey sparring partner by that for many years a picture of Andy and congratulations to Mr. Solis who trains Charity at the Andover Windham Hotel on here in Lawrence at the Lawtown Gym Friday night, April 9th. the name of Hoffman offered to spare with Callahan wearing purple trunks was on Merrimack Street. If you miss Jacob at Andy. Andy knocked him so far out that positioned prominently by the cash register the Golden Gloves, you can see him at the smelling salts were required to bring him in Sharkey’s bar in Boston. Windham in Andover on April 9th at the back. Stribling’s camp heard about this Andy Callahan got his start in Lawrence Lawrence Exchange Club’s Annual Fight and suddenly Baby Stribling developed a with Tony Pappalardo and a Mr. Coco, their Night for Charity. case of measles and Andy ended up fi ghting outfi t was named the Star A.C. If anyone a sailor by the name of Joe McKenzie. Andy knows Mr. Coco's fi rst name (that would've hurt his left hand while knocking Hoffman been in the 1920s) please let me know. “It is a cruel and somewhat unfair fact actor whether he would rather play a perfect out and later that summer he damaged it [email protected]. of life that fl awed fi ghters of an erratic hero or a tortured soul and he won’t need further in a fi ght with Pete Pacheco and had Careers like those of Sharkey’s and nature and unfulfi lled talent frequently fi re too long to give you an answer.” to take a few months off to allow it to heal. Andy’s fascinate more than those of more the imagination of writers and broadcasters http://cyberboxingzone.com/ On March 22, 1937 when a much older successful boxers. Boxing writer Mike far more than the dedicated professionals cbzforum/showthread.php?t=8669 Callahan met Sammy Fuller for the 6th their Casey says it best: who do everything right. Ask a character

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