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GRATIS • FREEAño 10 • Edición No. 218
Lawrence, MA - Junio 1, 2005Rumbo se distribuye en Lawrence, Haverhill,Lowell, Methuen, Andover, North Andover,
Manchester, Nashua.
RumboJuan Pedro Villamán, el
popular narrador de los juegosde los Medias Rojas de Boston,falleció en la madrugada del30 de mayo, 2005, víctima deun accidente automovilísticoen la Rt. I-93N, en Wilmington,MA. (Página 2)
Juan Pedro Villaman,the popular Boston Red Soxannouncer died early in themorning on May 30, 2005,as a result of a car accidenton Rt. 93N, in Wilmington,MA.
(Page 23)
Carlos Matos, Concejal por elDistrito B y candidato a la alcaldía,agradeciendo por el endoso reciénrecibido. (Página 2)
Powerful
endorsement
to MatosDistrict B Councilor and
Mayoral Candidate Carlos Matosexpressing his appreciation for theendorsement. (Page 15)
The Yankee Clipper Council presented Senator Susan C. Tucker, LawrencePolice Chief, John J. Romero and Greater Lawrence Technical SchoolSuperintendent-Director Frank S. Vacirca with the Distinguished CitizensAwards, proposed by Ryan Noonan, Eagle Scout, Troop #79; Larry Conlonand Michael Morris, Esq., respectively. (Page 13)
Organizadores de la Latino Career Expo / Latino Career Expo organizers: Front,Alberto Vasallo Jr., Eduardo Crespo, Eddy Crespo. Back, Alberto Vasallo III, JayCosmopoulos, Jaime Crespo. (Página 24)
Franklin Fernández haciendo el anunciode su candidatura por el Distrito D delConcilio.
(Página 2)
Fernandezafter DistrictD seatFranklin Fernandez announcing he’srunning for City Council District D seat.
(Page 2)
J. P. Villamán (1959-2005) Awesome!Latino Career Expo
¡Tremendo éxito!
Distinguished CitizensAwards
GrazielaAzimzadeh, whograduated withhonors and a liberalarts degree fromNorthern EssexCommunityCollege, celebrateswith her friendRenata Gomes,who came fromAlabama for thegraduation. Bothare originally fromBrazil.(Page 16)
NECC graduates 893 Poderoso endoso a Matos
Fernández candidato por Distrito D
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Editorial
La foto que aparece en la portada apareció enRumbo en nuestra Edición 116 de marzo 1ro de2001. Juan Pedro Villamán, el popular y conocido“Presidente del Gobierno de la Mañana”, que portres años, en unión de Santo Acevedo, salía al airecada mañana por la WHAV-1490-AM estaba apunto de cambiar de carrera. Desde aquelmomento, para sus fanáticos, JP se convirtió en lavoz hispana de los Medias Rojas.
Por los últimos cinco años, Villamán vivió elsueño de muchos locutores, poder narrar los juegosde grandes ligas, jugada por jugada. En Villamán,su estilo era natural. Él nació para hacer lo queestaba haciendo. ¡Y lo hizo mejor que nadie!
En la mañana del 30 de mayo, 2005, MemorialDay, la noticia se regó por todo Lawrence. JPVillamán había muerto en un accidenteautomovilístico, pero los detalles eran muy escasos.Tarde en la mañana, las estaciones de televisiónde Boston mostraban imágenes de su vehículototalmente destruido, no muy lejos de Lawrence,
en la Rte. I-93 en Wilmington. Aparentementehabía perdido el control del vehículo y chocadocontra un árbol.
“Es como haber perdido a un miembro denuestra familia”, dijo el Vicepresidente y Editoren Jefe del Periódico el Mundo, Alberto VasalloIII. “JP siempre decía que mi padre (AlbertoVasallo Jr.) era su papá y por ende, éramoshermanos. Voy a estar muy triste por muchotiempo. Esta tragedia me duele mucho. Estar enFenway Park nunca será lo mismo sin mi granamigo y hermano JP Villamán.”, dijo Vasallo III.JP deja a su esposa Noemí, y a sus hijos Rosa,Michelle, Juan Gabriel y Bianca. Sus fanáticos lovamos a extrañar.
Su velorio está señalado para el miércoles 1rode junio, 2005, de 2 a 8 PM en la Funeraria Farrah,localizada en el 133 de la Calle Lawrence, enLawrence. El jueves 2, a las 10:00 AM habrá unservicio religioso en la Iglesia St. Mary, antes departir para el cementerio.
J. P. Villamán (1959-2005)
F r a n k l i nFernández, 36, hizopúblicas susintenciones depostularse para laposición de concejaldel Distrito D.Fernández hizo elanuncio, rodeado de sufamilia en elRestaurante Daisy G’s
el pasado sábado, 28 de mayo, 2005.“El hombre es para servir a su prójimo”, dijo
Fernández al comenzar su intervención. “Por eso esque hoy estoy parado aquí”, dijo Fernández a más de40 simpatizantes que llenaron el pequeño lugar.
Fernández expresó preocupación acerca de lacalidad de vida, la conservación del espacio que nosqueda, la juventud y los pequeños comerciantes deldistrito. “Yo trabajaré duro para asegurar que lospequeños negocios se queden en Lawrence. Nuestrajuventud necesita algo más que jugar baloncesto, ellosnecesitan trabajo”, dijo Fernández.
Fernández también expresó su respeto por lovalores familiares. Fernández, nativo de la RepúblicaDominicana está casado con una mujerpuertorriqueña. “En nuestra casa no nos llamamosdominicanos o puertorriqueños, nosotros somos unasola familia y nos sentimos de la misma forma hacialas otras culturas. Nosotros rezamos juntos y pasamosmucho tiempo juntos, nosotros nos consideramoslawrencianos”, dijo Fernández.
Fernández candidato porDistrito D
Franklin Fernandez, 36, made public hisintentions of running for the District D Councilorseat. Fernandez made the announcement, with hisfamily next to him, at Daisy G’s Restaurant lastSaturday, 28th of May, 2005.
“Man’s main responsibility is to serve his fellow-creature”, said Fernandez in his opening remarks.“That is why I am standing here today”, he said tomore than 40 sympathizers that crowded the smallplace.
Fernandez expressed concerns about the qualityof life, the conservation of the space we got left, theyouth and the small businesses of his district. “I willwork hard to make sure the businesses stay inLawrence. Our youth need something more than
Franklin Fernández con su madre, DoñaRosario Fernández, su esposa Wanda Navarrode Fernández y sus hijos, Michael, 8; Bianca,4 y Jonathan, 9.
Franklin Fernandez with his mother, RosarioFernandez, his wife, Wanda Navarro deFernandez and children Michael, 8; Bianca, 4and Jonathan, 9.
Con Fernández, su Jefe de Campaña, CarlosTejada; su Estratega Político, Alex Veras yDiana Severino como secretaria y ManuelTejada.
With Fernandez, his Campaign Manager CarlosTejada; Political Strategist, Alex Veras, DianaSeverino, Secretary and Manuel Tejada.
Fernandez afterDistrict D seat
playing basketball, they need jobs”, said Fernandez.Fernandez expressed his high respect for the
family values. Fernandez, a Dominican born, ismarried to a Puerto Rican woman. “In our house, wedon’t call ourselves Dominicans or Puerto Ricans,we are all one family and we feel the same waytoward all other cultures. We pray together, we spentquality time together, we call ourselvesLawrencians”, said Fernandez.
Reuniones delalcalde sin sustanciaEl Alcalde de Lawrence, Michael J. Sullivan sostuvo otra
Reunión de Vecindario el martes, 31 de mayo, en la Escuelade South Lawrence East. No fue mucha gente y careció
de sustancia; tal vez esa es la razón por la que los vecinos sequedaron en casa.
El Alcalde Sullivan hizo su rutinaria alabanza sobre el centrode transportación y baches en las calles. También le dio laoportunidad a otras personas de sacar el odio que sienten portodo lo que les rodea.
No tocaron los verdaderos problemas afectando a nuestracomunidad y no hubo mención del presupuesto, el cual se rumoraque el déficit es enorme. Hasta John Lydon, un residente delárea de Mt. Vernon, se pasó de límite acusando a “dominicanosilegales que se postulan para las elecciones” recibiendo el aplausode algunos de los asistentes. El comportamiento de estas personasno mereció respuesta.
El Sr. Lydon continuó quejándose de los que están haciendodinero en bienes raíces como si fuese algo inmoral. Nosotroslos que somos americanos porque escogemos serlo podemosapreciar y admirar la libertad empresarial en este país, aprobandoa quienes trabajan para acumular su riqueza.
El Alcalde Sullivan se siente confiado que hay cosas buenaspasando en la ciudad y el silencio de la audiencia se lo asegura.El se asegura que no haya representación del departamentoescolar en estas reuniones para poder evadir cualquier tipo decontroversia. Dada la oportunidad, el pueblo tendrá preguntassobre las transgresiones en ese departamento pero le permitenfuncionar como un gobierno aparte.
Mayor’s meetingslack substance
Lawrence Mayor Michael J. Sullivan held anotherNeighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, May 31, at the SouthLawrence East School. It was poorly attended and lacking
substance; perhaps that was the reason keeping people at home.Mayor Sullivan did the usual bragging about the transporta-
tion center and pot holes routine. He also gave an opportunity tocertain people to vent their anger at everything surrounding them.
Real issues affecting this community were not touched andthere was no mention of the budget which rumors have it that hasa deficit running rampant. Even John Lydon, a Mt. Vernon arearesident, was out of line accusing “illegal Dominicans runningfor office” to the applause of some attendees. Their behavior didnot deserve an answer.
Mr. Lydon went on to complain about people making money inreal estate as if something immoral. Those of us who are Americansby Choice can appreciate and admire the free enterprise in thiscountry, praising those who work hard and accumulate wealth.
Mayor Sullivan feels confident that good things are goingon in the city and he is reassured by the audience’s silence.He makes sure that there is no representation from the schooldepartment at these meetings in order to avoid any type ofcontroversy. Given the opportunity, people will have questionsabout wrongdoings in that city department but it is allowed tofunction as a separate government.
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Buenas Tardes:Ante todo queremos agradecer su
presencia asistiendo a nuestra invitaciónpara esta conferencia de prensa.
En esta tarde un grupo de ciudadanosde Lawrence quisimos hacer públiconuestro interés de integrarnos comotradicionalmente hemos hecho al derechoconstitucional que nos brinda la grandiosay justa Constitución de los EstadosUnidos.
Por mas de veinte años muchos delos hoy aquí presente, hemos sidoprotagonistas en luchas porreinvidicaciones para nuestra comunidad.
Hemos mantenido al margen de lasdecisiones que tienen que ver con sudesarrollo y esta próxima campañaelectoral no será la excepción.
Llegar a la decisión de apoyar unode los candidatos en la contienda electoralfue una tarea que requirió variosencuentros de manera individual con losdiferentes sectores que inciden en laCiudad de Lawrence, comerciantes,taxistas, obreros, maestros y sobre todolos jóvenes. Lawrence necesita hoy másque nunca de la buena voluntad de todossus ciudadanos, nosotros nos hemosmantenido con los ojos abiertos y losoídos prestos a escuchar losplanteamientos de los candidatos. Hemosencontrado que este candidato se haproyectado como la mejor opción pararepresentar las inquietudes y las
preocupaciones de los habitantes de laciudad. Un individuo dispuesto a trabajarhacia el mejoramiento social yeconómico de nuestra ciudadanía. Es poresto que hemos decidido trabajar yconfiar en la persona de Carlos Matos,porque ha mantenido un nivel de respetohacia la comunidad y los demáscandidatos al puesto de alcalde. Y másque todo hemos decidido unirnos a esteesfuerzo porque creemos que no se debetemer cuando se trata de defender y deno poner en juego el futuro de nuestrajoven comunidad lawrenciana.
Más adelante esperamos que ustedescontinúen dándonos la oportunidad en losmedios que representan de hacerle llegarnuestro mensaje a la luchadoracomunidad lawrenciana quienes merecennuestro respeto y a quienes le debemosel rol que hoy jugamos en estatrayectoria.
Gracias nuevamente por supresencia en esta rueda de prensa.Esperamos nuestra participación activasea acogida como una opción positiva afavor del desarrollo de nuestracomunidad y bajo ningún concepto,como divisoria ni adversaria.
Formamos parte íntegra de estacomunidad y como tal, hacemos acto depresencia y esperamos que nuestraposición sea respetada y analizada parael bienestar de esta gran ciudad quellamamos Lawrence.
A todos lospresentes
Gracias a todosUds. que han hechoacto de presencia.Mis excusas por noestar con Uds. apesar de que minombre aparece
dentro del grupo que ha llamado esta ruedade prensa y que he participado en elllamado. Lamento informarles que hereconsiderado mi decisión específicamenteen este momento, donde estas víctimas denuestra comunidad me necesitan.
Hace dos años tomé una decisión ypuse mi comunidad primero ante todo apesar de mis aspiraciones y reclamos demuchos líderes.
Una vez más, me veo en la obligaciónde poner mi comunidad al frente, por mediode la información y educación en el procesodemocrático electoral al que sean ellosmismos que puedan y tengan el derecho deescoger su candidato sin la presión de Isabel
Matos recibe endoso de otros líderes
Muchos jóvenes se pusieron de pie en apoyo a Matos.
Organizadores de la conferencia de prensa: Ana Medina, Nazario Ezquea, elConcejal Israel Reyes, el Representante Estatal William Lantigua, Julia Silverio,Mike Gagliardi y el Concejal Michael Fielding. Isabel Meléndez no estuvopresente; lea la carta presentada por Sarah Alvarez abajo.
Por Alberto Surís
El Concejal porel Distrito B yCandidato aAlcalde deLawrence, CarlosD. Matos recibióun poderosoapoyo político elmartes, 24 demayo, 2005,durante unaconferencia de
prensa llevada a cabo en Mi Casa Hall, enel 225 de la Calle Essex, en Lawrence.
Apoyando la candidatura de Matosestaban el Representante Estatal WilliamLantigua; la ex-Concejal del Distrito B,Julia Silverio; el Concejal at-Large IsraelReyes; el Concejal del Distrito F, MichaelFielding y la Directora del ProgramaHispano del Greater Lawrence CommunityAction Council, Activista Comunitaria yfundadora de Votantes en Acción, IsabelMeléndez.
Silverio, leyendo de un documentobilingüe, explicó la posición del grupo encuanto a las próximas elecciones paraalcalde. Usted puede leer el documentocompleto presentado por Silverio en uncuadro aparte.
Isabel Meléndez, en lugar depresentarse, envió a su vieja amiga ycompañera de labores Sarah Alvarez a queleyera un documento preparado por ella paraser leído en la conferencia de prensa. Ustedpuede leer el documento de Meléndez enambos, español e inglés, en cuadro aparte.Rumbo se tomó la libertad de traducir eldocumento para conveniencia de nuestroslectores de habla inglesa.
Además de las personas yamencionadas, otras tres se unieron a la mesa
de conferencia. Ana Medina, una educadorade la Vocational Technical High School; unpequeño comerciante de la Calle Essex,Nazario Esquea y Mike Gagliardi, enrepresentación de Laborers Local 175 y elMerrimack Valley Building Trades Council.Usted puede leer el endoso de Gagliardi enun cuadro separado.
Carlos Matos fue muy breve cuandovino al micrófono, debido a que él y losotros dos concejales debían marchar acumplir con sus obligaciones en el concilioesa tarde. “Yo quiero decir que es un granhonor el que este grupo haya puesto su feen mí y yo trabajaré muy duro para ser elmejor alcalde para la Ciudad de Lawrencey con la ayuda de ellos y su experienciadefinitivamente que podremos lograrlo”,dijo Matos.
Marcos Devers reacciona“Con este grupo recién formado para
apoyar a (Carlos) Matos es obvio que ellosestán de acuerdo conmigo en que el alcaldedebe ser despedido”, dijo Devers a Rumbocuando le preguntamos su impresión acercadel endoso, y agregó, “De las dos personasopuestas al alcalde, yo soy el únicocandidato que ha presentado un plan parahacer avanzar a la ciudad – incrementar eldesarrollo económico, reforzar la educacióny mejorar la calidad de vida aquí enLawrence”.
“Una vez que la primaria haya quedadoatrás, yo espero que podamos trabajar juntospara lograr lo que todos deseamos –despedir al alcalde y traer un liderazgocompetente a nuestra ciudad”, dijo elConcejal at-Large, ex Presidente delConcilio, ex Alcalde Interino y Candidatoa Alcalde, Marcos Devers.
Carlos D. Matos
En nombre de los oficiales ymiembros de Laborers Local 175 y deMerrimack Valley Building TradesCouncil yo considero un honor y unprivilegio el endosar a mi amigo CarlosMatos para Alcalde de esta gran ciudad deLawrence. Este es una etapa crítica parala ciudad y esta elección es acerca deunificar y poner a los residentes deLawrence primero.
Cuando la ciudad está sufriendo de unalto desempleo y el actual alcalde estáusando su influencia para asegurarse quelos residentes y las ordenanzas quepudieran ponerlos a trabajar no son puestasen vigor, es un claro signo de que es horapara un cambio en el liderazgo deLawrence. Carlos se ha enfrentado a estaadministración para asegurarse que losresidentes representan un 30% de la fuerzade trabajo, cuando el actual alcalde los ha
Endoso a Carlos Matos por Mike Gagliardiexcluido de ellos.
Carlos es el único candidato queasegurará iguales oportunidades para losresidentes de Lawrence y ha hecho delempleo de los residentes una prioridad. Éltendrá un gobierno abierto y transparentesin negociaciones tras bastidores. Suadministración responderá a la comunidadpor entero y proveerá esperanza yoportunidad a los hombres y mujerestrabajadores de Lawrence.
Carlos Matos se asegurará de que losresidentes de Lawrence serán proveídos deoportunidades de trabajo para que ellosprovean para sus familias y sean tratadoscon el respeto y la dignidad que ellos semerecen. Con sus destrezas de liderazgoCarlos juntará a todos los segmentos de lacomunidad para hacer de Lawrence unlugar de esperanza y oportunidades paratodos los residentes.
Meléndez.Hoy me siento orgullosa de un proyecto
como lo es, votantes en acción. Proyectono-partidario, donde hemos logradoinvolucrar, iglesias, el departamento escolar,colegios, organizaciones e individuos.
Por eso quiero mantener y continuarcon nuestra misión y así poder trabajar concualquier candidato que sea electo por elpueblo y con ninguno de manera individual,para el bien de nuestra comunidad.
Un pueblo votando con conciencia.Tendremos mejores resultados. Espero queen este proceso electoral, practiquemos yusemos nuestros principios democráticos.Respetando los derechos de los demás.
Seguiremos trabajando por un mejorfuturo. Lawrence es nuestra ciudad.
Les invito a todos a unirse con votantesen acción. En nuestros futuros proyectos,para el beneficio a nuestra comunidad enun proceso electoral democrático yeducativo.
Isabel Meléndez(Firma)
Sara Alvarez leyendo carta de Isabel Meléndez
Apertura por Julia Silverio
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Trabajando mano a mano con la Comunidad Latina
El Alcalde de Lawrence Michael J.Salivan, ha lanzado una agresiva campañade mercadeo pidiendo a las empresas quese fijen bien en Lawrence y aparentementehan estado pensando atención. El nivel dedesempleo bajó de los dobles en que seencontraba a 9.8% y miembros delWorkforce Investment Board están muyoptimistas por su continuo progreso. Estacifra es en contraste al 13.7% reportado enenero del 2002, al comienzo de laAdministración de Sullivan.
“He podido ver que durante el añopasado hemos puesto nuestra casa en ordeny la alfombra de bienvenida para dar cosasnuevas y adicionales a los comerciantes,”dijo el alcalde. “Con las renovaciones delos antiguos talleres, el recién expandidobeneficio de Renewal Community Zone y
El Alcalde Michael J. Sullivananunció con mucho regocijo que el áreadesignada como Renewal CommunityZone ha sido expandida. Estadesignación federal, otorgada aveintiocho comunidades urbanas entodo el país, conlleva muchosincentivos de impuestos que beneficiana los comercios. El conceptoimportante es que esto no es unprograma automático de devolución dedinero sino uno que es adquirido através de inversiones y cuenta con $17billones disponibles para inversionistasdispuestos dentro de esta zona.
“Esta expansión es enorme para lascompañías e inversionistas así comopara los empleados en busca de unaoportunidad para vivir y trabajar en laCiudad de Lawrence,” explicó elAlcalde Sullivan. “Lo que la gentedebe comprender es que este es unbeneficio muy importante que puedeser compartido entre una pizzeríapequeña y una compañía grande comoNew Balance o Sal’s Riverwalk,”elaboró el alcalde.
El Alcalde Sullivan y su Oficinade Planeamiento y Desarrolloauspiciaron un foro en LawrenceHeritage State Park para proveer a lacomunidad empresarial estainformación sobre los beneficios deesta importante designación.
El mes de mayo es el mes de CrearConciencia Sobre la Salud Mental y elsábado 14 de mayo La Alianza NacionalPara la Salud Mental (NAMI) tuvo susegunda caminata anual “NAMI CAMINAPor la Mente de América”. El evento sellevó a cabo en el Parque Artesani,localizado en el Soldiers Field Road, a lolargo del Río Charles en Boston. Lacaminata es parte de un esfuerzo para crearconciencia y luchar por erradicar el estigmaque rodea las enfermedades mentales,recaudar fondos para apoyar a las agenciasafiliadas locales y también brindar apoyo aindividuos que sufren de enfermedadesmentales, a sus familiares y amistades.
NAMI de Greater Lowell, y el equipo“Greater Lowell A Neat Feat” recaudaronfondos y asistieron a la caminata junto aparticipantes del Club Renaissance y unequipo de estudiantes de la Escuela Superiorde Lowell y la Escuela Vocacional y Técnicade Greater Lowell. El equipo “LowellStigma Stompers, Erase The Stigma” juntoa su capitana Shamir Rivera recaudaron másde $1,000 en donaciones para ayudar aerradicar el estigma asociado con lasenfermedades mentales. Shamir dice que“NAMI CAMINA es una causa muyimportante y todos en el equipo estáncaminando por sus propias razones muypersonales. Ya sea por una amistad, familia,ellos mismos o simplemente porque sepreocupan, cada miembro está tomando desu tiempo para recaudar fondos y caminarpara NAMI”.
NAMI de Greater Lowell fue fundadaen 1986 y es parte de una coalición de 38capítulos en Massachusetts con una
NAMI CAMINA por la Mente de America
membresía combinada de más de 3,000personas. La organización está compuestade familias, amistades e individuos conenfermedades mentales. El Capítulo deGreater Lowell sirve a las comunidades deBillerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable,Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro y Westford.Reuniones se llevan a cabo el tercermiércoles de cada mes en el Centro de Salud
Mental Solomon, 391 de la Avenida Varnumen Lowell. La Allianza Nacional Para laSalud Mental de Massachusetts estálocalizada en el 400 West Cummings Park,oficina # 6650, Woburn, MA. Para másinformación puede llamar al 781-938-4048ó visite el sitio de internetwww.namimas.org, y bajo “InformYourself” se encuentra “NAMI en Español”.
Foto de estudiantes que participaron en la caminata. Primera fila; KateNinteau, Lauren Rivard, Meghan Burdt, Kendrick Vezina. Segunda fila; ErinKane, Shamir Rivera, Kyle Capone, Kenny Messina, Kyle Quintal, ShalmaiRivera.
El Nivel de desempleo bajó a un solo dígito
las mejoras en la infraestructura en unaciudad que ya es extremadamente accesible,los negocios no pueden pasar por alto lasoportunidades que Lawrence, MA lesofrece,” elaboró el Alcalde sullivan.
Las favorables cifras de empleollegaron seguido de una reciente FeriaMunicipal de Empleos y justo antes delLatino Career Expo que fue auspiciado en
parte por la Ciudad de Lawrence y tuvolugar por vez primera en Lawrence.También ha habido un fuerte esfuerzo paraaumentar los programas de alfabetizaciónen la ciudad y el Valle de Merrimack.Uniendo los negocios a los muchosbeneficios que bajo costo, buenas opcionesde transportación y una fuerza laboraldispuesta ha sido la meta principal de laAdministración de Sullivan.
“Como oficial electo al cargo de dirigirla Valley Workforce Investment Board hetrabajado muy duro para reconocer yreconstituir esta junta para que puedaconvertirse en el medio principal del áreaentera. Las empresas ya saben queLawrence es un lugar ideal para vivir,comenzar un negocio y criar una familia,”dijo orgullosamente el alcalde.
“He podido ver que durante elaño pasado hemos puestonuestra casa en orden y laalfombra de bienvenida para darcosas nuevas y adicionales a loscomerciantes,”
Expandenárea deRenewalCommunityZone
La Noche Peruana se realizará eldomingo, 12 de junio, de 4:00-8:30pmen el Auditorio de la IglesiaPresbiteriana localizado en la 96 EastHaverhill St., Lawrence, MA. Laentrada es gratis y podrán disfrutarde música folklórica, artesanía típica,bailes tradicionales, sabrosos platoscriollos y la famosa “pollada”. Paramás información pueden llamar aLeonor Sánchez al 978-265-2852.
Noche Peruana2005
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Por Alberto M. Suris
El viernes, 20 de mayo, 2005, alrededordel mediodía, docenas de ancianos formaronuna larga fila en el Senior Center deLawrence, para aplicar por la tarjeta deidentificación prometida a ellos por el TriadCouncil.
El programa de Triad ofrece a losancianos una tarjeta de identificación debajo costo, por sólo $0.96, para ser utilizadacomo única o secundaria identificación.También por $0.59 pueden adquirir unmagneto para el refrigerador que contengasu historial médico.
Para aquellos ancianos que poseen yconducen sus propios vehículos, por $0.97,Triad les ofrece un círculo amarillo en formade sticker, para ser colocado en la ventanatrasera del auto, que sirva para alertar alpersonal de emergencia sobre informaciónde cualquier condición médica del chofer,la cual pueda ser encontrada en la guanteradel coche.
Triad también provee, para uso en lacasa y en el auto, teléfonos celulares parallamadas de EMERGENCIA al 911,GRATIS.
¿Qué es TRIAD?TRIAD es una sociedad que envuelve
Ancianos, Agencias de Seguridad Pública(Sheriff / Policía / Abogado del Distrito) yApoyo / Servicios de Protección (Conciliosde Ancianos / Servicios a Mayores / Clero,etc.) que acordaron trabajar juntos. Suprincipal objetivo es reducir la criminalidaddirigida hacia los ancianos y aumentar losservicios de protecciónque se ofrecen a estacomunidad. TRIADprovee la oportunidad deun cambio deinformación entre lasfuerzas de seguridad, losservicios de ayuda y losancianos. Se enfoca enreducir el temorinjustificado al crimen ymejorar la calidad de vidade los ancianos. TRIADestá diseñado paraajustarse a las necesidadesde cada comunidad y estáguiado por un Concejo deS.A.L.T. (Ancianos yFuerzas de SeguridadJuntas). TRIAD puede seruna parte integral de lapolicía comunitaria.
¿Porqué es TRIAD necesario?Los ancianos forman parte del
segmento de más rápido crecimiento de la
By Alberto M. Suris
On Friday, May 20th, 2005 aroundnoon, dozens of seniors formed a longline at the Senior Center in Lawrence,to apply for the identification cardscheduled by the Triad Council.
The Triad program offers seniorswith a low or no cost photo I.D. for $0.96to be used as primary or secondaryidentification. Also, for $0.59, seniorscan acquire a refrigerator magnet whereto keep their personal vital medicalinformation.
For those seniors that possess anddrive their own car, for $0.97 Triad offersa Yellow Dot, a window sticker to beplaced in the car rear window to alertemergency personnel about specialmedical conditions of the driver, whichcan be found in the vehicle’s glovecompartment.
Triad also provides 911 cell phonesfor use in the home and while travelingfor use in EMERGENCY call only,FREE.
What is a TRIAD?A TRIAD is a partnership which
involves Senior Citizens, LawEnforcement Agencies (Sheriff / Police/ District Attorney) and Support /Protective Services (Councils on Aging/ Elder Services / Clergy, etc.) who agreeto work together. Their primary goals areto reduce the criminal victimization ofolder citizens and enhance the deliveryof services to this population. TRIADprovides the opportunity for an exchangeof information between lawenforcement, support services and seniorcitizens. It focuses on reducingunwarranted fear of crime and improvingthe quality of life for seniors. A TRIADis tailored to meet the needs of eachcommunity and is guided by a S. A. L.T. Council (Senior and LawEnforcement Together). TRIAD can bean integral part of community policing.
Why is TRIAD Necessary?Older Americans comprise the most
rapidly growing segment of thepopulation. One in every eightAmericans is already age 65 or older, atotal of more than 33.6 million. Increasedlife expectancy is leading to new issuesand problems for the criminal justicesystem as most communities experiencea dramatic increase in the number ofolder persons. Calls for services, crimes,victims are all changing.
How Did TRIAD Get Started?The American Association of
Retired Persons (AARP), theInternational Association of Chiefs ofPolice (IACP), and the National Sheriffs’Association (NSA) signed a cooperativeagreement in 1988 to work together toreduce both criminal victimization andunwarranted fear of crime affecting olderpersons. The three national organizationsagreed that Police Chiefs, Sheriffs, andSenior Citizens, working together coulddevise a better ways to reduce crimesagainst the elderly and enhance lawenforcements services to older citizens.This, they believe, is true communitypolicing, providing better service to apopulation, which appreciates, respectsand supports law enforcement.
TRIAD en el Lawrence Senior Center
El Alcalde Michael J. Sullivan es el primero en firmar el documento decompromiso de TRIAD con la Ciudad de Lawrence.
Mayor Michael J. Sullivan is the first who signed the TRIAD agreement with theCity of Lawrence.
También firmarán / Also will sign: Jonathan Blodgett, District Attorney, EasternDistrict; Frank G. Cousins, Jr. Sheriff, Essex County; John J. Romero, LawrenceChief of Police; Joseph Marquis, Lawrence Fire Department Chief; Bernard J.Reilly, Senior Center Director and Daniel O'Neil, Lawrence Housing AuthorityDirector.
población. Uno de cada ocho Americanostiene 65 años o más, por un total de 33.6
millones. El incremento de la longevidadestá creando problemas para el sistema dejusticia criminal ya que la mayoría de lascomunidades están experimentando undramático incremento en el número depersonas mayores. Las llamadas solicitandoservicios y víctimas de crimen estancambiando.
¿Cómo fue que comenzó TRIAD?La Asociación Americana de Personas
Retiradas (AARP), la AsociaciónInternacional de Jefes de Policía (IACP) yla Asociación Nacional de Sheriffs (NSA)firmaron un acuerdo de cooperación en1988 de trabajar juntos para reducir ambos,la propensión a ser víctimas y el temorinjustificado al crimen que afectan a laspersonas mayores. Las tres organizacionesnacionales estuvieron de acuerdo que losJefes de Policía, Sheriffs y ancianostrabajando juntos pueden desarrollarmejores formas para reducir el crimen encontra de los ancianos y aumentar losservicios de protección a los ciudadanosmayores. Ellos creen que esto es policíacomunitaria verdadera, proveyendo mejorservicio a la población, que aprecia, respetay apoya los servicios de protección.
Fernando Guzmán espera, mientrasMariellen Fidrych, de la oficina del
shererif, llena la información en su tarjetade identidad.
Fernando Guzmán waits while MariellenFidrych, from the sheriff office, fills his ID
card information.
El Alcalde Michael J. Sullivan posa, mientras elCapitán Jason R. Ebacher, Director de Triad, tomasu foto el carné de identificación.
Triad Director, Captain Jason R. Ebacher takesMayor Michael J. Sullivan’s ID picture.
TRIAD at LawrenceSenior Center
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El Centro Patrick J. Mogan es unprograma de El Parque Nacional Históricode Lowell en colaboración con laUniversidad de Massachusetts en Lowell.El centro está localizado en el 40 de la CalleFrench en Lowell, MA. Durante todo elaño se llevan a cabo diferentes actividades,reuniones y varias exhibiciones. Unase anosotros durante los próximos meses yparticipe de los eventos los cuales son gratispara el público en general. El número deteléfono para comunicarse con el director,Mehmed Ali, es el 978-275-1826.
El Lowell Poetry Network - La Red dePoesía de Lowell se reúne en el CentroMogan el segundo martes de cada mes alas 7:00 PM. El grupo explora las diferentesmaneras en las cuales los poetas localespueden expandir sus trabajos y compartirsus propias ideas de cómo crear comunidada través de la expresión cultural. La próximareunión será el 14 de junio. Para másinformación sírvase llamar a Matthew
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El domingo, 19 de julio a la 1:00 pmcomenzará una exhibición titulada LesHabitants Deviennent Citadins - LosFranco-Canadienses de Lowell. El enfoquede esta exhibición será la historia de losFranco-Canadienses que residen en el áreade Lowell. La exhibición será seguida demúsica por la cantante Josée Vachon,también se servirán refrigerios gratis. Laactividad está siendo co-patrocinada por elClub Lafayette y el Comité de la SemanaFranco Americana. Para más informaciónpóngase en contacto con Mehmed Ali, 978-275-1826.
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El Instituto de los Mexicanos en elExterior, a través del Consulado General deMéxico en Boston invita a todos los niñosy niñas mexicanos o de origen mexicano aparticipar en el Concurso de Dibujo Infantil“Éste es mi México”.
El concurso está abierto a todos losniños y niñas de 7 a 11 años de edad, quevivan en Estados Unidos. Los dibujos debende hacerse en papel o cartulina de 12pulgadas x 12 pulgadas y se puede utilizarcualquier técnica de dibujo. Cada dibujodeberá estar firmado e incluir el nombre,edad, dirección, teléfono del artista, asícomo la fecha de realización. Tambiéndeberá incluir una breve descripción de loque se quiere comunicar a través del dibujo
La fecha límite para recibir dibujos ylos formatos de registro es el 10 de junio de2005. Los trabajos deberán ser enviados ala siguiente dirección: Concurso de Dibujo,c/o Consulado General de México, 20 ParkPlaza, Suite 506, Boston, Massachusetts,02116.
Los 15 niños y niñas ganadores tendránla oportunidad de visitar la Ciudad deMéxico en compañía de un adulto, por 5días todo pagado. En caso de que no puedanviajar a México se otorgará un premioalternativo en especie a elegir entre unacomputadora, una cámara digital o unequipo para dibujo y un paquete de libros.Asimismo, los dibujos triunfadores seránpublicados en un calendario y todos losparticipantes recibirán un diploma departicipación.
Los derechos de uso y reproducción delos dibujos serán cedidos al Patronato delFondo Especial en Apoyo al Programa paralas Comunidades Mexicanas en elExtranjero. El Concurso de Dibujo “Estees mi México” es patrocinado por Verizon.
Para mayores informes y solicitar unformato de registro comuníquese con LindaAltamirano al (617) 426-4181 ext. 206.
Acercamiento al mercadohispano de Estados Unidosy Canada 2005
El Consulado General de México enBoston, informa que la Secretaría deRelaciones Exteriores, junto con el BancoNacional de Comercio Exterior(BANCOMEXT) y la Secretaria deEconomía, organizan el VIII Foro deNegocios “Acercamiento al MercadoHispano de Estados Unidos y Canadá2005”, que se llevará a cabo el 7 y 8 dejulio de 2005 en la Ciudad de México.Se espera contar con la presencia delPresidente Vicente Fox Quesada.
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Por Jorge L. Núñez
La competenciaentre los originadoresde préstamoshipotecarios estácreando una enormeola de confusión entrelos clientes potencialesde bienes raíces. En
algunos casos el comprador adquierepréstamo que no es el más adecuado oaprobaciones que nunca se convierten enpréstamos.
La mayoría de las entidades crediticiashipotecarias son acreditadas y brindan unvalioso servicio al permitir que las familiassean propietarias de una vivienda sin ahorrarlos cientos de miles de dólares necesariospara comprarla en el acto. Sin embargo,unos pocos prestamistas inescrupulosos,especialmente los encargados de hipotecassecundarias de alto riesgo, realizan prácticasde préstamos abusivas que pueden aumentarla probabilidad de que un prestatario pierdasu vivienda por una ejecución hipotecaria.
Estas prácticas abusivas incluyen larealización de un préstamo hipotecario a unapersona que no reúne los requisitos deingreso para pagarlo, el cobro de abultadosintereses, puntos y honorarios o larefinanciación de un préstamoreiteradamente sin otorgar ningún valor realal prestatario.
Los prestatarios desempleados y/o losque se enfrentan a una ejecución hipotecariason víctimas frecuentes de los prestamistasinescrupulosos, debido a que estándesesperados por encontrar cualquiersolución a su incumplimiento.
Los propietarios con frecuencia recibenofertas de refinanciación por correo,diciéndoles que han resultado “pre-aprobados” para un crédito basado en elcapital sobre su propiedad. Si usted se estápreguntando cómo pagará su hipoteca y lasdemás facturas, puede resultarle atractivosolicitar un préstamo sobre el valor de supropiedad. Pero tenga esto en cuenta, si nopuede hacer frente a los pagos actuales, elaumento de sus deudas - aún si recibe dineroen efectivo por un tiempo - hará más difícilque pueda conservar su vivienda.
Su vivienda puede ser ejecutada. Laejecución hipotecaria es el medio legal quesu entidad crediticia puede utilizar paravolver a poseer (tomar) su vivienda. Cuandoesto sucede, usted debe abandonar suvivienda. Si el valor de su propiedad esmenor que el monto total adeudado de supréstamo hipotecario, puede iniciarse unjuicio por deficiencia. Si esto sucede, ustedno sólo pierde su vivienda, sino que tambiéndebe afrontar una deuda adicional.
La ejecución hipotecaria o un juicio pordeficiencia podrían afectar seriamente suaptitud para recibir créditos en el futuro. Porlo tanto, debe evitar dichas situacionessiempre que sea posible.
Muchas personas evitan comunicarsecon sus entidades crediticias cuando tienenproblemas financieros. La mayoría nossentimos avergonzados de hablar denuestros problemas financieros con otraspersonas o creemos que si las entidadescrediticias saben que estamos en problemas,correrán a cobrarnos la deuda o a ejecutarla vivienda.
La ejecución hipotecaria resulta costosapara las entidades crediticias, aseguradoreshipotecarios e inversores, del mismo modoque las compañías de seguro hipotecarioprivadas y los inversores exigen a lasentidades crediticias que trabajen en formaenérgica con los prestatarios que estánatravesando problemas financieros.
Las entidades crediticias disponen deopciones que pueden solucionar suproblema y ayudarlo así a conservar suvivienda. Sin embargo, estas opcionesfuncionan mejor cuando usted está retrasadosólo en uno o dos pagos de su hipoteca.Cuanto más retrasado esté en sus pagos,menos opciones disponibles encontrará.
No piense que sus problemas sesolucionarán rápidamente por sí solos. Nopierda un valioso tiempo por ser demasiadooptimista. Comuníquese con su entidadcrediticia para conversar sobre su situacióntan pronto como comprenda que no puedehacer frente a los pagos de su hipoteca. Sibien no existen garantías de que recibirá unaayuda particular, la mayoría de las entidadescrediticias está dispuesta a examinar todaslas opciones posibles.
Jorge L. Núñez es agente de bienes raícesde la compañía ReMax Prestige enLawrence. También tiene más de seisaños de experiencia en una compañía deinversiones. Su teléfono es el (978) 457-5466.
La proliferación de préstamos estácreando confusión
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Por Jim Ross
Lawrence tiene una población de70,000 habitantes. ¿Sabía usted que cadauno de esos residentes, después decompletar un breve entrenamiento, tienederecho a producir su propio programa detelevisión? Por eso es que se llama AccesoPúblico. El uso del estudio y equipo delCanal 8 no está limitado a un grupo selecto.
Las organizaciones “No Lucrativas”pueden tener sus eventos listados en elboletín del Canal 8 enviándolos por correoelectrónico a [email protected]
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With so much negativity surroundingthe Merrimack Valley I wanted to take thismoment to share a positive story for achange.
Allow me to introduce you to KianaSosa. She is a high honor student at theRobert Frost School in Lawrence who hasrecently learned she has been chosen toreceive the All-American Award for heroutstanding grades. As Captain of her PopWarner cheerleading team she was awardedthis scholarship and is the only female inLawrence, Massachusetts to receive thisaward. In addition to maintaining goodgrades she finds time to attend an afterschool program called Movement City andvolunteers at the Andover Children’sAcademy in Lawrence working with pre-school kids and the United Way ofMerrimack Valley.
But wait, there’s more. Kiana has alsobeen chosen as one of the few students toattend a summer camp called YoungScholars & College Prep Program atUMASS Lowell. One would think she is ateenager right? At the young age of twelveKiana has accomplished quite a bit in herlife.
There is a banquet that is being held inCalifornia in which Kiana will be presentedwith this scholarship from the Pop WarnerAssociation. We are working together tofind sponsors and raise money to send thisvery deserving child to this ceremony.
I would like to extend a request to each
of you to consider sponsoring her so she isable to attend this banquet and personallyreceive this award and be recognized for allher work. This bright, hardworking younglady desires the opportunity to attend thisPop Warner Banquet and receive her muchdeserved accolades.
As her parents we are honored our
Councilor Nicholas Kolofoles and his Vice President of the Tower Hill NeighborhoodAssociation, Keith Wlodyka present a $500.00 check to Mariah Markarewicz. Mr.Wlodyka and his family, own Tower Hill Variety and raised money by selling raffle ticketsfor a lottery tree for Mariah, who is a 7 grade Bruce School student. She was nominatedand selected as a student Ambassador for the United States of America People to PeopleProgram. Mariah is the only Lawrence Public School student to be honored by this onceand a lifetime opportunity and will travel 20 days through-out Europe. The neighborhoodassociation will be holding a giant yard sale on Saturday June 4, 2005 at 506 LowellStreet, 9am - 2pm. with a rain date of June 11, 2005.
Lawrence Youths at Workdaughter is being acknowledged and sharea sense of pride that she has accomplishedso much and feel she is entitled to attendthis banquet. In order for Kiana to attendthis banquet she requires not only thefinancial support of her family but also thecommunity. With the help of Lawrence PopWarner they are working on putting a Yard
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We thank you in advance for your timeand support.
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Choosing AdoptionDecidiéndose por Adopción
Por Milton L. Ortiz
Aunque Anthony le dirá: “Algunasveces soy buena gente y otras no, pero lamayor parte del tiempo soy buena gente”,los que están cerca de él, le dirán que él esun buen chico y se lleva bien con los otrosniños y los adultos.
Anthony nació en junio de 1992, dedescendencia latina. El disfruta los juegosde video, hablar por teléfono con susamigos y estar al aire libre. En los tiemposquietos, a Anthony le gusta dibujar. Susaspiraciones futuras incluyen ser un oficialde policía y un “hombre trabajador”. Elespera ansiosamente el día en que puedajugar con su “nueva familia”.
En su actual hogar temporario,Anthony se lleva bien con todos y es unniño típico de su edad. Algunas veces, élnecesita que se le recuerden loscomportamientos adecuados, pero escuchay acepta la redirección. Anthony recibemedicina y participa en terapia paraayudarle a enfrentar situacionesemocionales y de comportamiento. En laescuela, Anthony ha progresado mucho ysobre todo en su comportamiento.
Cuando se le pregunta, Anthonyexpresa su deseo de una familia que es“chévere” y que “me deje llamar a misamigos e ir a sus casas y al cine”. El eslegalmente libre para la adopción yresponderá mejor en una familia de un solopadre o con una madre y un padre. Anthony
dice que a él le gustaría que ellos [la familiaadoptiva] sean puertorriqueños, chinos,dominicanos, es decir que realmente noimporta. El solo deseo que sean buenos y loamen.
Usted puede ayudarle a Anthony aencontrar un lugar llamado HOGAR,llamándonos a MARE al (617) 542-3678 óa la línea gratis 1-800-882-1176 ypreguntando por Milton Ortiz. Tambiénpuede llamarnos si desea aprender más sobrela adopción en general o recibir una copiagratis del folleto “Decidiéndose porAdopción”. Usted también puede encontrarinformación en español acerca de otrosniños que están en espera, en el Manual deMARE, el cual se encuentra en lasbibliotecas públicas en todo el estado deMassachusetts, o visítenos en el Internet:www.mareinc.org.
Hola! Mi nombre es Anthony“Mis amigos son importantes para mí. A mí me gustanlos juegos de video e ir al cine.”
Aceptando autos como contribucionesSi usted tiene un carro que sólo está tomando espacio, piense en donarlo a MARE. Lacompañía “Route 128 Used Auto Parts” de Waltham removerá su vehículo gratuitamente yusted podrá deducir su valor en sus impuestos, el cual generalmente es más alto, que el valordel vehículo viejo como cuota inicial por otro nuevo. Su generosa contribución ayudaráa MARE a continuar encontrando familias para los niños que están esperando seradoptados. Usted puede hacer algo diferente ahora mismo. Llame a “Route 128 al 1-866-962-3678 para hacer su donación.
Un acuerdo de cooperación firmadoentre la Agencia Federal para elDesarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa y laCorporación Thomson (Ed2Go) daráacceso a negocios pequeños de todo elpaís a nuevos cursos empresariales enlínea. Ed2Go es una compañía queproporciona cursos en línea dictados porinstructores a través de más de 1,000colegios comunitarios y otros socios entoda la nación.
Los pequeños empresarios tendrán laoportunidad de inscribirse en tres de losmás populares cursos educacionales enlínea ofrecidos por Ed2Go sin costoalguno. Los cursos que se ofrecerán son:
Cómo Redactar un Plan deNegocios Exitoso
Examine y desarrolle todos loscomponentes principales de un plan denegocios y convierta sus ideas en un plansólido para financiar su empresa yasegurar el éxito a largo plazo. Plasmarsus ideas en la forma de un plan denegocios aumenta sus posibilidades deobtener financiamiento y mantiene elenfoque estratégico de su negocio.
Elementos Básicos del Servicio alCliente
Desarrolle nuevas habilidades paraidentificar y satisfacer las necesidades desus clientes. Conviértase de esa forma enun componente indispensable paracualquier organización. Este curso enlínea le ayudará a descubrir y dominar los
elementos esenciales del servicio alcliente. Aprenderá los mejores métodosde medir el servicio al cliente, aplicar losprincipios de comportamiento de losclientes a su negocio, y diferenciar entremercadeo orientado a la industria o a losconsumidores.
Cómo Crear PáginasElectrónicas (Web)
Cree y publique su propio sitio en lared de la Internet en este taller práctico.Aprenda sobre las capacidades de la RedMundial de Computadoras (World WideWeb) y los elementos básicos del diseñode páginas electrónicas. También recibiráinformación esencial y oportuna sobrecómo ubicar su página en la menorposición en las listas generadas por losbuscadores en la red, así como efectivasestrategias de mercadeo a bajo costo enla red.
Cada curso en línea durará seissemanas y será ofrecido por un instructor.Los cursos se iniciarán el 15 de juniopróximo. Las siguientes fechas de iniciode los cursos son 20 de julio, 17 de agostoy 21 de septiembre.
Los primeros 2,400 participantes enlos cursos podrán inscribirse en línea apartir del 23 de mayo. La inscripción sepuede realizar en la página electrónica dela Red de Entrenamiento Empresarial dela SBA en www.sba.gov/training (eninglés). Entre a la sección de cursos enlínea gratis y elija “Instructor-FacilitatedCourses” para completar su inscripción.
La SBA y la CorporaciónThomson ofrecerán cursos
en línea para pequeñosempresarios
COLOMBIANOSEl Consulado Colombiano Movil estará en Lowell
SE PRESTARAN LOS SIGUIENTES SERVICIOS• Expedición de Pasaportes• Expedición de Cédulas• Expedición de Supervivencias• Doble Nacionalidad• Expedición de Poderes y Escrituras Públicas• Trámites Relacionados con Colombia• Asesoría Jurídica Sobre Temas de Inmigración a cargo del abogado consultor del Consulado.
Estará con nosotros el Sr. Cónsul Alejandro Calderon ChatetFecha: 5 De Junio De 2005
Hora: 12:30 A 4:00 PmLugar: Escuela San Patrick311 Adams St., Lowell, MA
Para Información, llame al Consulado De ColombiaVice Consul: Sra. Adriana Gutierrez (617) 536-6222 Ext 15
En Lowell puede llamar aSuper Fashion, Sr. Alvaro Gallo (978) 454-4284
Pinos Comunications, Sr. Fernando Chistancho (978) 606-9399Delicias Paisas, Sr. Felix Pino (978) 970-5555
Profesor, Heli Hernandez (978) 934-4292Sra. Nadime Cabana (978) 937-8836
Sra. Beatriz Sierra al Beeper (978) 444-0529
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Gracias a la MesoterapiaDenise fue a Advanced Weight Loss el 25 de
octubre del 2002 pesando 175 libras. En menos deun año rebajó 40 libras pero no estaba satisfechacon las condiciones de su abdomen donde colgabamucha piel suelta como resultado del peso perdido.Ella quería un estómago plano.
Entonces, ella decidió probar la Mesoterapia, untratamiento sin dolor que consiste en unas microinyecciones y con tan solo 4 tratamientos, suestómago cambió de una talla 12 a una 8. Se aplicaa las áreas que quiera reducir y ataca los tejidosadiposos.
Denise está muy satisfecha con los resultados,como puede ver en la foto.
Pida una cita para que le den más detalles sincompromiso.
Por Paul V. Montesino, PhDE-mail - inglés: [email protected]ñol: [email protected]
Probablementeusted se pregunta elpor qué de mipreocupación sobreuna controversiarelacionada con unlugar tan distantecomo Odessa, Tejas.Trataré de contestar.
En mi artículo anterior dije: “Parece queahora algunos sistemas escolares de nuestropaís - Odessa, Tejas, es uno de ellosrecientemente - quieren ofrecer cursos“electivos” sobre la Biblia.”
También dije: “Tomé la decisión devisitar esa ciudad. No actual o físicamente,sino a través de lo mejor que pudeconseguir: el Internet.” Por ahora ustedesprobablemente me conocen y saben que yono me involucro en ninguna aventura amenos que haya oro para minar en ella. Alláva eso.
Por favor no me entiendan mal. Yo nosoy como el Presidente del Senado de losEstados Unidos Dr. Bill Frist, MD., quepuede hacer un diagnóstico sobre unpaciente distante simplemente cuandoobserva el comportamiento de esa personaen una grabación fílmica. Yo no soy tanbueno. Y respeto a esa ciudad lo
suficientemente como para creer quenecesito visitar o vivir en ese lugar antes deexpresar una evaluación de lo que es oquiénes son.
Mi visita es básicamente un análisisestadístico de los datos vitales que aparecenen el sitio de Web http://www.Odessa.com.Usted debe visitarlo. Yo estoy seguro quelas personas que viven en esa ciudad sonpersonas decentes que trabajan muy duro.Tienen una población de 192,000 habitantesmás o menos, 44 por ciento hispanos y 4por ciento de raza negra. El 44 por cientode 192,000 resulta ser unas 85,000 personas,y una ciudad que posee ese grado elevadode diversidad entre sus vecinos tiene queser elogiada por su sensibilidad cultural.Tienen más personas de habla hispana queLawrence en su totalidad. Así es que aquíva mi aplauso: ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! Sinembargo, hay otros datos que debo citar.
No me explico por qué la junta escolarde Odessa piensa que sus estudiantes, cuyosprincipios religiosos son posiblementediversos, necesitan estudiar la Bibliadurante sus programas educacionales apartedel entrenamiento de religión que recibenlos fines de semana cuando van a la iglesiao al templo. Yo dudo que sus sacerdotes yministros sean ignorantes de lo que hacevibrar espiritualmente a los Estados Unidoso no puedan expresarlo.
Eventualmente esos estudiantes se irána la universidad a estudiar y es allí que suscreencias más importantes sobre la vida sevan a someter y poner a prueba. Es en ese
ambiente que necesitarán toda la Biblia quepuedan estudiar si quieren mantener su fe.En el presente, los estudiantes de esa ciudadlo que necesitan es ser expuestos a lasciencias para que no se sigan perdiendo mástrabajos de tecnología a otras naciones comoChina y la India. Esos estudiantes puedensostener y mantener ahora las creencias quetienen. Después de todo, esos credos hanexistido por miles de años y no se van adesaparecer, créanmelo.
Las ciencias, sin embargo, como elagua, se nos están yendo entre los dedos delas manos en estos momentos. Orar es unaexperiencia personal íntima, pero rezarsolamente no va a ayudar a esos jóvenes aconseguir un trabajo cuando llegue elmomento de demostrar sus habilidades ydestrezas. Tenemos un viejo refrán ennuestros países hispanos que dice: “a Diosrogando y con el mazo dando.” Es decir,mientras oras por un milagro haz lo quepuedas para ayudarte. No hay nada heréticoen ese comentario.
Hay otros factores sobre Odessa. El“Odessa American” es el único diarioperiodístico en Odessa. Eso puede ser unproblema. Cuando usted tiene un sóloperiódico en una comunidad es difícil sabersi lo que se reporta está filtrado. Y ese jornalcubre todo lo que está a la vista, incluyendola religión. Es entonces que me pregunto laposición de sus páginas editoriales cuandollegue el momento de reportar lacontroversia escolar objetivamente. ¿Notiene usted un sentimiento similar cuandoescucha a las publicaciones de Lawrencequejarse del poder del Eagle-Tribune?
Vea una noticia publicadarecientemente en la página de Web de esteperiódico de Odessa. Parece que unindividuo, Latino coincidentemente, “hacambiado recientemente las tiendas, losrestoranes y los teatros de dos ciudades porun rebaño de chivos, un jardín y una celdasolitaria. Hace tres semanas este hombre sedeshizo temporalmente de sus propiedadesurbanas de West Odessa y se fue a vivir auna quieta cabaña al Monasterio Ermitañode Monte Carmel en Christoval, Tejas, paraver si la vida solitaria es lo que necesitaba.“Yo solo quería leer la Biblia y orar,” dijoel hombre, “Estaba interesado en ese estilode vida.” ¡Bendito sea Dios! ¿Es acasosorprendente que la junta escolar de estaciudad esté tratando de comprometerse a laenseñanza de la Biblia? Pero esperen, hayalgo más.
George Walker Bush - ustedes conocenel nombre - nació en julio 6 de 1946 en NewHaven, Connecticut, el hijo mayor delPresidente George Bush que era entoncestodavía un estudiante en la Universidad deYale. En 1948, la familia se mudó a Odessa,Tejas, donde el padre Bush fue a trabajar aun negocio de petróleo. George W.,conocido solamente como “W” paradistinguirlo de su padre, crecióprincipalmente en Midland, Tejas, y enHouston y más tarde asistió a dos de lasescuelas de su padre, Phillips Academy enAndover, Massachusetts y Yale. Ahora bien,el presidente es un hombre de fe sin dudaalguna y siempre despliega sus creencias enla manga del saco. ¿Es acaso sorprendentever que sus antiguos vecinos, parte ahorade la junta escolar, estén predicando losvalores educacionales favoritos por uno desus ciudadanos más prestigiosos?
Pero hay otro hecho interesante queaparece en el sitio de Web de la Cámara deComercio de Odessa que llamó mi atención.Lean esto por favor: “La Cuenca Pérmica,hogar geológico de Odessa y un número deotras ciudades cercanas, esaproximadamente 250 millas de largo y 300millas de ancho. Esta cuenca se formódurante el Período Pérmico, la época finaldel Período Paleozoico (haceaproximadamente 280 millones de años.)En un tiempo pasado, la cuenca era unocéano lleno de vida marina y plantas.Mientras el océano se secaba, las plantas yanimales que se corrompían eventualmenteayudaron a formar piscinas gigantescas depetróleo y gas que se extraen todavía de lacuenca. Traducción: la evolución creó elpetróleo.
¿Por qué hallo esta nota tan interesante?Bueno, piensen en lo siguiente: Si el PeríodoPérmico ocurrió “hace aproximadamente280 millones de años y fue “la época finaldel Período Paleozoico,” este PeríodoPaleozoico debió haber sido bastante, perobastante viejo. Si usted asiste a las reunionesde la Junta Escolar de Odessa y escucha alos fundamentalistas que proponen“rejuvenecer” el programa de estudios conclases de Biblia, los oirán hablar de unmundo que fue creado hace solo unos años,tal vez cinco o seis mil. Cómo pueden ellossentarse en esas sillas a emitir juicio sobrelos que creen en la evolución mientras supropio sitio de Web habla de millones deaños es algo que mi humilde mente noconcibe. El Presidente de los EstadosUnidos ha dicho que es un “hecho” que “eljurado no ha llegado todavía a una decisiónsobre la teoría de la evolución.” ¿Necesitodecir algo más?
Esa declaración, desde luego, tiene elobjetivo de satisfacer a aquellos que temeny se oponen a los conceptos evolucionistas.Este artículo no es un tratado sobre laevolución. Yo no soy ni biólogo nipaleontólogo, pero en lo que a mí se refiere,no me coloquen en la categoría de esosjueces o expertos que están todavíaindecisos. Una figura de tanta estaturareligiosa como el Papa Juan Pablo II, en susartículos, ha reconocido la posibilidad deque la evolución podría ser la manera enque Dios trabaja. La controversia jamásdesaparecerá. Nunca aceptaremos laconjetura de que hace miles y miles de añostuvimos un mono como “tatara-tatara-tatara,etc.” abuelos.
Yo no tengo problema alguno con esanoción tan interesante. Ni siquiera séquienes eran mis tatarabuelos recientes,como se sentían, cuánto de bueno o demaldad hicieron en sus vidas. Ese fue suproblema, no el mío. Si no desciendo delmono eso quiere decir que soy muyimperfecto. Si lo opuesto es la verdad,entonces todo lo que tengo que decirme es:Tú has llegado lejos amigo. ¿Quién lehubiera dicho a un gorila en esa líneaantepasada tan larga mía, mientras colgabade la rama de un árbol y comía con gustouna banana, que uno de sus descendientesen un tiempo futuro se vestiría como unpavo real para aceptar un título de doctoren educación? Pero sobre todo, ¿le hubieraimpresionado e importado entonces? Y esees mi punto de vista hoy.
El Dr. Montesino, totalmenteresponsable por este artículo, es elEditor de LatinoWorldOnline.com yconferenciante del ComputerInformation Systems Department enBentley College, Waltham, MA.
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By Alberto Surís
On Tuesday, May 10th, a section of The Home Depot’s parking lot inMethuen, Mass. was transformed into a small construction site whereover 100 young men and women competed for top honors in the NinthAnnual Carpentry Challenge hosted by YouthBuild/Lawrence.
Eleven teams from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maine had lessthan three hours to turn a stack of 2x4s, panels of plywood and a pile ofnails into corner walls, complete with doors and windows. Each teamand their structure was judged on quality, speed, teamwork and safety.The event was sponsored by YouthBuild USA and The Home Depot.
The winning team was YouthBuild/Brockton (MA). The teamreceived high marks for being the first to complete their structure and thehigh quality and teamwork they put into it. Second and third place teamswere YouthBuild/Portland (ME) and YouthBuild/Lowell (MA),respectively.
Founded in 1990, YouthBuild USA is a national nonprofitorganization that works to unleash the positive energy of low-incomeyoung people to rebuild their communities and their lives. It supports anexpanding nationwide network of more than 200 local YouthBuildprograms.
In this role, YouthBuild USA orchestrates advocacy for publicfunding; guidance and quality assurance in program implementation;leadership opportunities for youth and staff; research to understand bestpractices; and grants and loans to YouthBuild affiliates. YouthBuild USAleads the national YouthBuild movement and contributes to the broaderyouth and communitydevelopment fields in order todiminish poverty in the UnitedStates and internationally.
Yo u t h B u i l d / L a w r e n c e ,sponsored by Lawrence FamilyDevelopment & Education Fund,Inc. has helped to develop andconstruct twenty-four units ofaffordable housing while serving200 high school dropouts betweenthe ages of 18 and 24 years of agein the process. In addition tolearning the construction trade,these youths were offered GEDclasses, career development,counseling, and YouthBuildalumni services.
Since 1996, YouthBuild/Lawrence has partnered with otheraffordable housing organizationssuch as Greater Lawrence Habitatfor Humanity and Bread & RosesHousing Trust. Together, theseagencies provide much-neededaffordable housing for familieswhile offering workforce trainingopportunities for youth.
YouthBuild Carpentry Challenge
Team YouthBuild Lowell (MA) Team YouthBuild Hartford (CT)
Team YouthBuild Lawrence (MA)
Surrounded by his teammates, Paulo Taveras, from YouthBuild/Brockton proudlyholds the 2005 YouthBuild Carpentry Challenge trophy.
Not all was work. There wereentertaining by someYouthBuild members. AndréHicks, better known by“Problem”, from Portland, ME,singing a song he wrote inmemory of his uncle, whocommitted suicide when he,André, was 10 years old.
YouthBuild Carpentry Challenge Judges: Frank Whitty,Quincy Housing Authority, (MA); W. Sadell Blechin, NorthDighton, (MA) and Richard Olson, Brockton HousingAuthority.
MCs YouthBuild Lawrence, YamiraCartagena and André González.
YOUTHBUILD PARTICIPANTS:
Massachusetts: Brockton, Cambridge,Fitchburg, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lowell, NewBritain, Quincy, Springfield, and YBUSA fromSomerville (not for competition).Connecticut: Hartford.Maine: Portland.
PREVIOUS YOUTHBUILD WINNERS:
1997: Lawrence 1998: Lawrence1999: Lawrence 2000: Springfield2001: New Bedford 2002: Lawrence2003: Springfield 2004: New Britain
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Distinguished Citizens Awards were presented to Senator Susan C. Tucker, LawrencePolice Chief, John J. Romero and Greater Lawrence Technical School Superintendent-Director Frank S. Vacirca, by , Eagle Scout, Troop #79; Larry Conlon and Michael Morris,Esq respectively, on May 19th, 2005, during a dinner held at the Windham Hotel, in Andover.Every year, The Yankee Clipper Council honors citizens who have improved the qualityof live in the Lawrence area, who will be excellent additions to the growing list ofdistinguished citizens that started in 1986. This year 3 honorees epitomized the personaland professional values, morals and character that are the mission of the Boys Scouts ofAmerica.
Distinguished Citizens Award
My name is Ryan Noonan and I am aproud Eagle Scout from Troop 79 in Andover,MA. I am currently Senior Patrol Leader andlove scouts. I have been involved in scoutsall my life. I started as a tiger cub in first gradeand never thought I would still be in scouting10 years later. I have learned many skills andhave met many people. Some of the skills Ihave learned will stay with me for the rest ofmy life.
When I started as a cub scout, I was tooyoung to understand the true value ofscouting. As a cub scout I did not learn toomuch, I did learn how to have fun with familyand friends. I remember the Pine WoodDerby’s whether they were using boats orcars. I also remember all the skits and daycamp. But fun was the ultimate goal.
When I got older I made scouts a priority.I started to really learn and obtain variousskills including basic first aid so we can beprepared to help others, knots and lashingsthat could save your life, community serviceand developing lifelong friendships. Myparents encouraged me through theadvancement program. I started to climb theranks and was actually told to slow down abit.
Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout was along journey. For my Eagle project Iconstructed an eighty-six foot brick walkway.That project taught me many important valuesin life. The most important skill I learned frommy Eagle project was how to communicatewith adults and how to work around obstacles.My original plan of reconstructing a park inLawrence fell through and I needed to startover. My next idea came to me from a contactI had made in Andover and a person whosupports scouting. Being in a community thatrecognizes and values Boy Scouts had helpedme with the project. Many donations werereceived just because the donor knew anEagle Scout or was an Eagle Scout. I was sosurprised when Tool Rental and MasonrySupply companies donated supplies andequipment just because it was an Eagle
Project. I never realized the power of an Eagleproject. I also learned a lot about masonryand that things don’t always go as planned. Igo to the pond and look at the walkway and Iam proud. Scouts taught me skills that willhelp me out forever.
I am presently the Senior patrol leaderof Troop 79 in Andover, MA. In the troopthere are approximately seventy-five scoutsand growing. That job as senior patrol leaderhas taught me many leadership skills and howto lead seventy-five plus kids. I attendedJunior Leadership Training at CampWahtutca, provided by our Yankee ClipperCouncil. The qualities of leadership that Ilearned were set the example, tone of voice,practice, focus on your tasks and goal setting.I am an active member of Order of the Arrow,for this position I was elected by my peers inmy troop.
My favorite part about scouts is the tripsand the fellowship. I love all the different tripsand all the cool things that we do in scouts.What I find so neat is that my friends aresitting around playing video games or goingto the movies, while I am on top of a 4000foot mountain. I know that scouting is notfor everyone but I am extremely happy that Imade the choice to stick with it and to advancethrough the ranks. In scouts you do nothingboring, you learn many things and become amore developed person. Scouting and troopsdepend on committed adults and the supportof an organization for it to be successful. Iwas lucky that I joined an active troop withmany adults who are supportive and eager tosee me succeed. I will work with future scoutsknowing what a valuable experience it wasfor me and encourage kids to stick with it-even when their schedules are too hectic forscouts.
Thank you for your financial support ofscouting without the help of people like youscouting would not be what it is today. Thanksalso to my parents and family for their loveand encouragement.
WHY SCOUTING IS IMPORTANT
IN MY LIFE
Ryan Noonan, Eagle Scout, Troop #79
This B&W circa1965 pictureshows a proudmother signalingto her son as hebecame EagleScout. Can youidentify him? Ifyou need help,please, go topage #17 for amore recentphoto.
SenatorSusan C.Tucker, D-Andover.
LawrencePolice Chief,John J.Romero.
GreaterLawrenceTechnicalSchoolSuperintendent-DirectorFrank S.Vacirca.
Frank S.Vacirca andCosmetologyTeacher LindaMulligan witha group ofstudents.
WHO IS THIS GUY?
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A Point of View
Bible 101 – Recipe for disaster? - Part II
By Paul V. Montesino, PhDEmail - English: [email protected]: [email protected]
You probablywonder why I amconcerned about apublic schoolcontroversy in such adistant place as Odessa,Texas. I will try to dealwith that question. Inmy previous article I
said: “It seems that now some schoolsystems in our country-Odessa, Texas, wasin the news most recently-want to start againoffering “elective” courses about the Bible.”
I also said that “I made the decision tovisit the city. Not actually or physicallymind you, but I went through the next bestthing I could find: The Internet.” By now,you probably know me very well and youknow also that I don’t get involved in asubject unless there is gold to be minedthere. So here it goes.
Please don’t get me wrong. I am notlike the President of the U.S. Senate Dr. BillFrist, MD., who can make a diagnostic of apatient by simply watching the behavior ofthe distant person on a tape. I am not thatgood. And I respect that city enough tobelieve I need to visit or live there for sometime before I can make an honest and fairassessment of what and who they are.
My visit is basically a vital statisticanalysis reported in their web site http://www.Odessa.com. You can click, too. Now,I am sure the majority of the folks who livethere are decent hard working people. Theyhave a population of 192,000 orthereabouts, 44% of which are Hispanic, 4%black. Now, 44% of 192,000 areapproximately 85,000, and a city with sucha diverse group of people living asneighbors has to be acknowledged for theircultural sensitivity. They have more Spanishspeaking individuals than Lawrence has inall of its inhabitants combined. So here ismy applause: Hear! Hear! Yet, we have toget deeper into the facts.
Why the school board of Odessa thinksthat their high school students need theBible in addition to religious Sunday schoolto interpret American History is a mysteryto me. I doubt very much that their preachersare ignorant of what makes America tick. I
presume that eventually those students willgo to college, where their most preciousbeliefs about life and other issues will beput to the test and when many may tumbledown. That is where they will need theentire Bible they can muster if they want toremain faithful to their core beliefs. Rightnow what the students of that city and everyother American city needs are exposure anddedication to science so that more jobs inthe new technologies are not lost to othercountries and shores like China and India.These students can hang to their religiousbeliefs. After all those beliefs have beenaround for literally thousands of years andare not going away anytime soon, trust me.
The sciences, however, like water, aredisappearing and dissolving between ourfingers as we speak. Praying is an intimatepersonal experience, but praying alone willnot help those young folks to get a job whenit comes time to prove their skills. We havean old saying in our Spanish countries thatreads: “A Dios rogando y con el mazodando.” Translation: “While you pray for amiracle do what you can to help yourself”(Simon and Schuster ’s InternationalSpanish-English dictionary-Second Edition,© 1973.) There is nothing heretic with thatstatement if you ask me.
There are other facts about Odessa. The“Odessa American” is the only dailynewspaper in Odessa. That can be a problemfolks. When you have only one newspaper,it is difficult for the population to know howmuch of what is published is filtered. Andthat newspaper covers everything in sight,including religion, in a big way. So I wonderwhat tack the editorial pages will take whenit comes time to report objectively whatgoes on in the public school controversy.Do you have a similar feeling when you hearlocal newspapers in Lawrence complainingabout the Eagle-Tribune’s power?
I just want to comment about newsrecently published in the web pages of thisOdessa newspaper. It seems that a fellow, aLatino as a matter of fact, “has recentlytraded in the shops, restaurants and theatersof two cities for a flock of goats, gardenand a solitary cell. Three weeks ago, thisman temporarily set aside his urban digs inWest Odessa for a quiet cabin at the MountCarmel Hermitage Monastery in Christoval,Texas, to see if the solitary life was for him.“I just wanted to read the Bible and pray,”
said the man, “I was just interested in thatlifestyle.” Praise the Lord! Is it reallysurprising that the school board of this townis committed to the biblical teaching in theirmidst? But hold your horses. There is more.
George Walker Bush –you know thename- was born on July 6, 1946, in NewHaven, Connecticut, the eldest son ofPresident George Bush, who was then stilla student at Yale. In 1948, the family movedto Odessa, Texas, where the senior Bushwent to work in the oil business. GeorgeW., also known as just “W” to distinguishhim from his father, grew up mainly inMidland, Texas, and Houston and laterattended two of his father’s alma maters,Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., andYale. Now, the President is a man of faithwithout doubt and he carries that faith onhis sleeve. Is it any wonder that his formerneighbors now part of the school board arepreaching the educational values of thefavorite subject of one of their mostprestigious citizens?
But there is another interesting fact thatappears in the Odessa Chamber ofCommerce’s web site home page thatcaught my alert eye. Read this please: “ThePermian Basin, geologic home to Odessaand a number of nearby cities, isapproximately 250 miles long and 300 mileswide. The basin was formed during thePermian Period, the final portion of thePaleozoic Period (approximately 280million years ago). At one time, the basinwas an ocean filled with marine life andplants. As the ocean dried up, the decayingplants and animals eventually helped formthe gigantic pools of oil and gas that arestill being taken from the basin.”Translation: evolution created oil.
Why do I find this note so interesting?Well, if the Permian Period happenedapproximately 280 million years ago and itwas “the final portion of the PaleozoicPeriod,” this Paleozoic Period must havebeen really, really old. If you go to theschool board meetings in Odessa and listento those fundamentalists who propose thebiblical “rejuvenation” of their curriculum,
Ellen Bahan will be having akick off/fundraiser party onWednesday, June 8, 2005from 6-PM at the VFW onRiver Road in Methuen.
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Mayor Michael J. Sullivan and theCity of Lawrence are proud to announcethe 3rd annual “Lawrence CelebrationRegatta” will return on Saturday, June 11,2005, from 9 – 2:30 p.m. at the BasharaBoathouse at 1 Eaton Street. The BasharaBoathouse is conveniently located nearRoute 495 and 93.
In 2004, the 2nd year of the regatta,athletic participation increased by 60%with 400 athletes from around the U.S.participating in this USRowing sanctionedevent. In years past, regattas were a partof Lawrence’s history. Mayor Michael J.Sullivan revived the event, after 50 yearsof silence, in 2002. “Lawrence hasnumerous natural resources, including theMerrimack River where the regatta is held.It made sense to bring back this communityevent for our residents and to showcase
3rd Annual LawrenceCelebration Regatta
Returns - With Fireworks!
you will hear them talking about a worldthat was created a mere few thousand yearsago, five or six perhaps. How can they sitin those meetings and pass judgment onthose who would vouch for evolution whiletheir own web site talks about millions ofyears are beyond my limitedcomprehension. The President of the UnitedStates, by the way, in his public speeches,has said that it is a “fact” that “the jury isstill out about the theory of evolution.” NeedI say more?
That statement, of course, is meant tosatisfy those who fear and oppose theevolutionary concept. This article is not atreatise on evolution. I am not a biologistor a paleontologist, but as far as I amconcerned, don’t count me as one of thosejurors or experts still out. Even such adistinguished religious figure as Pope JohnPaul II, in his writings, had acknowledgedthe possibility that evolution could be God’sway to do life work. The controversy willnever go away. We will never accept thefact that thousands of years ago we had apegreat, great, great-something parents.
I have no problem with that intriguingnotion though. I don’t even know who myrecent great-great grandparents were, howthey felt, how much good or evil they did.That was their problem, not mine. If I don’tcome from monkeys that means I am reallyimperfect. If the opposite is true, all I haveto say is: You have come a long way baby.Who would have told that ape in my longgone past, as he hung from a tree enjoyinga late banana supper, that one of hisdescendants would some day dress as apeacock to accept a doctoral degree incomputer science in education? And aboveall, would he have cared? And that is mypoint of view today.
Dr. Montesino, solely responsible forthis article, is the Editor ofLatinoWorldOnline.com and SeniorLecturer in the Computer InformationSystems Department at BentleyCollege, Waltham, Massachusetts.
what we have to offer.” In 2005, athleteswill once again participate in the 3rd annualregatta from around the nation.
A new event has been added to theregatta this year. A fireworks display willkick off the regatta weekend at Lawrence’sRiverfront State Park on Friday, June 10th
at 9:30 p.m.!A free “Family Friendly Area” will
also be open to the public on Saturday, June11th from 11-2:30 p.m., next door atRiverfront State Park. Exhibit will includethe Boston Museum of Science, theMSPCA and a live broadcast by StarRadio.
Major sponsors for this year’s regattainclude Mass Innovation and NewBalance. Additional information can befound at www.cityoflawrence.com, (clickon “Events”).
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Matos received endorsement of leadersBy Alberto Surís
L a w r e n c eDistrict B Councilorand MayoralCandidate CarlosD. Matos received apowerful endorse-ment on Tuesday,May 24th, 2005,during a pressconference held atMi Casa Hall, 225Essex Street,
Lawrence.Endorsing Matos were State
Representative William Lantigua, formerDistrict B City Councilor Julia Silverio;Councilor at-Large Israel Reyes; District FCouncilor Michael Fielding and GreaterLawrence Community Action Council'sHispanic Program Director, Voters in ActionFounder and Community Activist, IsabelMeléndez.
Silverio, reading from a preparedbilingual statement, explained their positionin the upcoming mayoral election. You canread Ms. Silverio’s statement in its entiretyin a separate column.
Isabel Melendez, instead, sent her oldfriend and business associate Sarah Alvarezto read a statement she sent in Spanish tobe read at the press conference. You can readMs. Melendez’s statement in both, Spanishand English in a separate column also.Rumbo took the liberty to do the translationfor the benefit of our English-languagereaders.
At the conference table, three morepeople joined the above-mentionedendorsers. Ana Medina, a teacher at theVocational Technical High School; a smallbusiness merchant from Essex Street,Nazario Esquea and Mike Gagliardi,representing Laborers Local 175 and theMerrimack Valley Building Trades Council.You can read Gagliardi’s endorsement
separately.Carlos Matos was very brief because
he and the other councilors had to report totheir duties as city councilors that evening.“I want to say that it is a great honor thatthis group had placed their faith in me and Iwill work very hard to make sure that I willbe the best mayor for the City of Lawrenceand with their help and their experience wecan definitely get there”, said Matos.
Marcos Devers reacts:“With this group coming together to
endorse (Carlos) Matos, obviously theyagree with me that the mayor needs to befired”, said Devers to Rumbo when askedabout his reaction and added, “Of the twopeople opposing the mayor, I am the onlycandidate who has put forth a plan to moveour city forward – to increase economicdevelopment, to strengthen education, andto improve our quality of life here inLawrence.”
“Once the primary is over, we wouldhope that we can all work together toaccomplish the one goal that we agree on –firing the mayor and bringing competentleadership to our city”, said Councilor at-Large, former City Council President,former Interim Mayor and MayoralCandidate, Marcos Devers.
Many young men stood-up in Matos’ support.
Members of the committee: Ana Medina, Nazario Ezquea, Councilor IsraelReyes, State Rep. William Lantigua, Julia Silverio, Mike Gagliardi, and CouncilorMichael Fielding. Isabel Melendez is missing from the picture.
“I want to say that it is agreat honor that this grouphad placed their faith in meand I will work very hard tomake sure that I will be thebest mayor for the City ofLawrence and with their helpand their experience we candefinitely get there”
Carlos D. Matos
Good Evening,Before anything I want to express my
thanks for your presence here at this pressconference.
This evening a group of citizens ofLawrence want to make public our interestto integrate ourselves, like we have alwaysdone and is our Constitutional right, whichinsure that each of its citizens has aprotected right to participate in the politicalprocess.
For more than twenty years, many ofthose present here today have be playinga vital role in the fight to preserve the rightof our community and never before havewe sat on the sidelines of the importantdecisions that impact the development ofour beloved city and this Mayoral raceshall not be an exception.
To arrive at the decision to support oneof the candidates hi the Mayoral race wasa task that required many meetings withthe different sectors that make up our city:Businessmen and women, Taxi caboperators, workers, teachers and mostimportantly our city’s youth wereconsulted. Lawrence today more than everneeds the good will of all its residents.
We have been vigilant with eyes openand our ears ready to listen to positions ofthe candidate. We have found that thiscandidate represents our best optionsbecause he is in touch with the worries and
the fears of the resident of our city. Anindividual that is ready and willing to workhard toward the betterment of the socialand economic conditions of Lawrencians.It is for this reason that we have decide towork and deposit our confidence in theperson of Carlos Matos. He has maintaineda level of respect for the community, aswell as the rest of the Mayoral candidate.We have decided to strengthen his effortsbecause we believe that as members andresidents of the City of Lawrence it is ourobligation to take an active role in thisimportant race.
In the future we hope that youcontinue to give us the opportunity todeliver our message to me hardworkingcommunity of Lawrence, which deserveour respect and to which we owe thepositions we enjoy in this community.
Thank You once again for yourpresence here today and we hope that ouractive participation in electing CarlosMatos as Mayor is viewed as a positivestep in favor of the development of ourcommunity and under no circumstance asdivisive or adversarial. We are an integralpart of this community and as such we stepup to the plate and lead.
We hope that you will respect ourdecision and join us in supporting CarlosMatos for Mayor.
Carlos D. Matos
On behalf of the officers andmembers of Laborers Local 175 and theMerrimack Valley Building TradesCouncil I consider it an honor andprivilege to endorse my friend CarlosMatos for Mayor of this great City ofLawrence. This is a critical time for thecity and this election is about unifyingand putting the residents of Lawrencefirst. When the city is still sufferingfrom double digit unemployment ratesand the current mayor is using hisinfluence to ensure that local residentsand ordinances that would put them towork are not enforced it is a clear signthat it is time for a change in leadershipfor Lawrence. Carlos has stood inopposition to this administration to ensurethat local residents represent a mere 30percent of the work force while the
current Mayor has excluded it from bids.Carlos is the only candidate that will ensurelocal opportunities for the residents ofLawrence and has put employing residentsas a top priority.
He will have local government that isopen and transparent with no back roomdeals. His administration will beresponsive to the entire community andprovide hope and opportunity to theworking men and women of Lawrence.Carlos Matos will ensure that the residentswill be provided work opportunities sothey may provide for their families and betreated with the respect and dignity theydeserve. With his leadership skills Carloswill bring all segments of the communitytogether to make Lawrence a place of hopeand opportunity for all residents.
Statement from Mike Gagliardi
To all of youpresent
Thanks to youall for cominghere. I mustexcuse myselffor not beingamong youalthough miname appears
with the group calling for this pressconference since I participated in thiscalling. I regret to inform you that I havereconsidered my decision, specifically atthis time when victims in our communityneed me.
Two years ago I made a decision andplaced my community first in spite of myown aspirations and the insistence of manycommunity leaders.
Once again, I find myself obligatedto put my community ahead throughinformation and education in thedemocratic electoral process so that theymay and have the right to choose acandidate without pressure from Isabel
Meléndez.I am proud today of such a project as
Voters in Action. This is a non-party alliedproject that has managed to involvechurches, the school department, colleges,organizations and individuals.
That is why I want to maintain andcontinue with our mission and be able towork with any candidate elected by ourpeople and with none individually, for thebetterment of our community.
A people voting with conscience, willhave better results. I hope that in thiselectoral process we practice ourdemocratic principles while we respect theright of others.
We shall continue to work for a betterLawrence. Lawrence is our city.
I invite you all to join Voters in Action.Our future projects for the benefit of ourcommunity in this democratic andeducational electoral process.
Isabel Meléndez(Signature)
Isabel Meléndez's statement read by Sarah Alvarez
Opening remarks by Julia Silverio
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Grey skies didn’t dampen the spirits ofthe 893 students who received associatedegrees and certificates from NorthernEssex Community College on Saturdaymorning, May 21. The ceremonies tookplace under a massive white tent that wasset on the quadrangle on the college’sHaverhill Campus. Over 3000 people,including the family and friends of thegraduates and college faculty and staff,attended.
The commencement speaker, EmmyAward winning investigative journalist andABC special news correspondent JaySchadler, a resident of Amesbury, receiveda standing ovation for his remarks, whichincluded stories from his career as atelevision journalist and profiles of three ofthe outstanding graduates.
Commenting on the diversity of theclass of 2005, both in age, ethnicbackground and life experiences, Schadlersaid “This is not your typical graduatingclass. The depth of experiences makes thisclass unique.”
He introduced Glenny Sanchez ofLawrence, who came to this country fromthe Dominican Republic two years ago andat 18 years old already has her associatedegree and is planning to attend U.Mass/Boston in the fall, and Jill Hrubes ofAmesbury, the single parent of three sons,ages 5, 11 and 13, who works full-time as acafeteria manager at Amesbury ElementarySchool, and will be attending the Universityof Southern New Hampshire.
Schadler also highlighted the inspiringyet chilling story of graduate Elise O’Kaneof Atkinson, NH. A flight attendant forUnited Airlines for over 20 years, O’Kane’sregular flight was flight 175 from Bostonto Los Angeles. Because of a computerglitch, she was assigned to a different flighton September 11, 2001. When flight 175hit the World Trade Center, she was insteadin the air on a flight bound for Denver.Knowing she had to make somethingpositive out of the traumatic near-miss, shetook a leave of absence from the airline andenrolled in the registered nursing programat Northern Essex, graduating top in herclass.
Lisa Cincotta of Lawrence, a 24-year
Walter Pomerlaw, founder of the Mt.Vernon Neighborhood Association, receivedthe Good Neighborhood Award from theAssociation President, Frank Incropera, to thedelight of all attendees at the meeting held atthe Robert Frost School on Saturday, May 21,2005.
Pomerlaw founded the Mt. N.A. back in1988 and held the position of president forone year. Later, he became, and still is, atrustee of the Association. In all these yearshe has been performing an outstanding workfor the neighborhood.
Mt.Vernon Neighborhood Association Update
893 Graduate from NECC
old aspiring teacher with a perfect gradepoint average, represented the graduates asstudent speaker. A 1999 graduate of
Haverhill High School and single motherto three-year old Xavier, Cincotta credits herson with inspiring her to continue hereducation. “I had never planned to go tocollege. It was when I had my son, andbecame a mother, that I saw how importantan education really was.” Cincotta isworking full-time as a teacher at LittleSprouts Child Care Center and plans tocontinue her education in the evening,eventually earning her master’s degree inteaching.
The college’s Alumni Associationpresented the 2005 Outstanding AlumniAward to Milton Taylor of Bradford, whograduated from the college with degrees inElectronic Technology in 1999 and GeneralStudies in 2001. A former Lucent
employee, Taylor was instrumental insecuring over $105,000 in classroomelectronic equipment from LucentTechnologies for the college. He iscurrently working at Celestica in Salem,New Hampshire as a test technician and alsosubstitute teaching in the Timberlane/Hampstead school district.
A highlight of the ceremony was theawarding of emeritus status to sixteenretired professors and administrators. AtNorthern Essex, the rank of Emeritus is anhonor that recognizes sustained excellencein performance, character and meritoriousservice to the college.
Emeritus recipients include CharlesAdie of Nashua, NH, professor emeritus ofmathematics; Carlton Beal of Newbury,MA, professor emeritus of sport & leisurestudies; Adrien Berthiaume of WestNewbury, professor emeritus of electronictechnology & engineering science; EdwardDeSchuytner of Windham, NH, professoremeritus of natural sciences; Carol Dowlingof Hampstead, NH, professor emerita ofnursing; Karen Garbaczewski of Haverhill,professor emerita of natural sciences;Maureen Kelley of North Andover,professor emerita of mathematics; PennyKelley of Atkinson, NH, coordinatoremerita; Linda Kraus of Brookline, MA,professor emerita of English; NormanLandry of Haverhill, MA, dean emeritus;John Mason of Haverhill MA, professoremeritus of natural science, Jeanine Pressof Methuen, MA, professor emerita ofnursing; Mary Prunty of Atkinson, NH,associate dean emerita;
Edward Sheehan (deceased), formerlyof Haverhill, superintendent emeritus ofmaintenance; Selma Singer of Kingston,NH, professor emerita of behavioralsciences; and Phillip Sittnick of Newbury,professor emeritus of English.
The national anthem was sung at thebeginning of the ceremony by SabrinaQuintana, former choral director and musicinstructor at the college. Quintana iscompleting her doctorate degree in musicat Boston University. Also performing wasthe Stuart Highland Pipe Band. PresidentDavid F. Hartleb presided over theceremony.
Anamaria Hidalgo of Haverhillgraduated with high honors and adegree in paralegal studies. Whileemployed full-time as a paralegal, sheis attending Suffolk University.
Northern Essex President DavidHartleb, Commencement Speaker JaySchadler, and StudentCommencement Speaker Lisa Cincottaof Lawrence, who graduated withhigh honors and a degree in EarlyChildhood Education.
GOOD CITIZEN AWARDDuring the May 21st, 2005 neighborhood meeting, Frank Incropera, President of the Mt. VernonNeighborhood Association, awarded Lanh Dang, with The Good Citizenship Award for heroutstanding work within the community and in the school.
Miss Dang an 8th grade student at the Robert Frost School, in Lawrence, has been involved inafter school programs helping teaches and peers with their homework. “My Gym Teacher, Mr.Lucas, motivated me”, said Dang, who will receive a $300.00 cash award from the Mt. N.A. at theend of the school year.
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Mary Immaculate Health/CareServices counts a strong group of Latinoleaders among their management team,serving elders from throughout theMerrimack Valley at its campus inLawrence.
“We’re proud to be located in the heartof Lawrence and offer residents andemployees a wonderful mix of opportunitiesthat reflect diverse cultural backgrounds,”said Mary Immaculate CEO Barbara Grant.“La Casa de Maria Inmaculada, our fullybilingual Adult Day Health Center servingSpanish speaking elders has beenenormously successful. In addition, ourmanagement team includes several Latinoleaders who bring both professionalexpertise and an important sensitivity to theneeds of Latino elders and fellowemployees.”
Of approximately 332 employees,nearly half are of Latino or Hispanicheritage. Three managers, Noemi Quiñonesof Lawrence, Ebell Vasquez of Methuen andFreddy Serrano of Worcester are amongthree of six managers affiliated with sisteragency MI Residential Community. Theyare responsible for some of the mostessential aspects of Mary Immaculate’soperations: transportation, housing servicesand food services.
Noemi Quiñones of Lawrence, MA,was recently promoted to TransportationCoordinator for MI Transportation, Inc.where she has operational and financialresponsibility for the nine-fleettransportation company which provides themajority of transportation for MaryImmaculate adult day health clients,Marguerite’s House Assisted Livingresidents, and other transportation needs ofthe Mary Immaculate network of agencies. She oversees five routes which includeservice to Lowell, Haverhill, Andover andSouth Lawrence. Ms. Quiñones had servedfor several years as a driver and certifiednursing assistant at Mary Immaculateaffiliates.
Quiñones is the mother of two boys,ages 14 and 10, and attributes her ability toadvance her career to Mary Immaculate’scommitment to giving current staff theopportunity to apply for new andchallenging positions at the non-profit andthe extensive management trainingavailable.
“They give the opportunities to us firstand then they go outside the organization,”
says Quiñones. “Youpersonally have to want togrow and I did want tobenefit myself, but MaryImmaculate is also there tosupport you. I can’t wait tostart my managementtraining.”
Ebell Vasquez ofMethuen, MA, is celebratinghis first anniversary in hisrole as Housing Manager forMI Residential Communitywhere he has operationaland financial responsibilityfor the three MI ResidentialCommunity buildings whichhouse approximately 300elders in both independentand assisted living. Heensures HUD complianceand manages all tenant andlandlord regulations,overseeing the businessoffice and collaborating withother Mary Immaculateorganizations and leaders. Vasquez grew upin Lawrence in the Hancock projects andbegan his career in housing shortly aftergraduating from Bradford College inBradford, Mass. He has worked for publicand for-profit housing organizations andbrought a wealth of skill to his currentposition.
A father of two girls, ages 5 and one-and-a-half, Vasquez is also activelyinvolved with The Lawrence Boys & GirlsClub, which he attended as a young person.One of the issues that motivated Vasquezto join Mary Immaculate was its reputationfor promoting and supporting staff and itscommitment to residents.
“I grew up in the Boys Clubenvironment where you are taught to be avolunteer, a leader and a role model and theenvironment at Mary Immaculate is not toodifferent,” says Vasquez. “It’s verychallenging professionally and I manage acomplex aspect of the residentialcommunity. But I see the difference MaryImmaculate can make. Our reputation isexcellent and one indicator of that is the factthat we haven’t spent a dime on advertisingthe residential community. That says a lotabout our role and reputation in thecommunity.”
Freddy Serrano of Worcester, MA wasrecently appointed Dining Services Director
MI Boasts Strong Latino LeadershipAmong Management
for MI Residential Community inpartnership with Unidine Food ServiceManagement Company. Mr. Serrano isresponsible for the operational/financialoversight of all dining services forMarguerite’s House Assisted Living, MIAdult Day Health Center, La Casa de MariaInmaculada Adult Day Health Center, andthe MI Residential Community’scongregate meals program which togetherrequire service of more than 200 meals dailyin several locations.
“These areas of our operations are verycomplex, highly regulated and veryimportant to our residents,” said LoriBarrett, Administrator for Home andCommunity-Based Services. “Residentsrely on us for safe, timely transportation;nutritious, delicious and balanced meals;and first and foremost for a proper andcomfortable transition to their new housingarrangement, which for many elders can bea time of anxiety and uncertainty.”
Quiñones, Vasquez and Serrano areamong the managers and staff at MIResidential Community and MaryImmaculate Health/Care Services who canbe proud of their high scores on the mostrecent assisted living satisfaction surveysponsored by the industry groupMassachusetts Assisted Living FacilitiesAssociation, Marguerite’s House scoredwell above the state average on virtually allthe areas of quality surveyed. Marguerite’sHouse, one of 42 participating residences,scored, on average, 16.34% above otherassisted living residences.
Mary Immaculate Health / CareServices, a full service, not-for-profitcontinuum of care serving older adults inthe Merrimack Valley is parent company toMI Residential Communities, MI Adult DayHealth Centers, MI Nursing and RestorativeCenter and MI Transportation. Theorganization is sponsored by CovenantHealth Systems, a Catholic health care andsocial service system founding in 1983 bythe Sisters of Charity of Montreal, “GreyNuns.” Mary Immaculate Health / CareServices, founded locally by the same orderin 1868, serves people of all faiths, racesand cultures and is one of New England’slargest and most advanced complexes forthe care of the elderly.
Caring Cup GolfTournamentTo benefit Hone Health VNA, MerrimackValley Hospice and HomeCare, Inc.Monday, June 6Georgetown Golf ClubShotgun Start: 1:30 PMEntry Fee: $175For more information: Janine Papesh,
(978) 552-4162.
Merrimack ValleyFederal Credit UnionTo benefit Emmaus Inc. and MerrimackValley YMCAMonday, June 13The Atkinson Resort & Country ClubShotgun Start: 7:00 AMEntry Fees: $150 and $170For more information: Terri Rousseau
(800) 356-0067, ext. 2261
Elder Services of theMerrimack ValleyTuesday, June 14Merrimack Golf CourseShotgun Start: 8:00 AMEntry Fee: $125For more information: Barbara Brandt-
Saret, (800) 892-0890 ext. 347
Boys & Girls Club ofLawrenceThe 26th Annual Golf TournamentIn honor of Al TorrisiMonday, June 20 - 7:00 AM and 12:00 PMIndian Ridge Country ClubEntry Fee: $225For more information:
www.lawrencebgc.com
YMCA Golf TourneyBenefits the “Reach Out For Youth”scholarship assistance programFriday, July 1, 2005Merrimack Golf Course, MethuenShotgun Start 8:00 AMScramble FormatFor more information on the July 1tourney, contact Walt Kimball at (978)683-5266 or Gary Morelli at (978) 685-
3541
Merrimack ValleyChamber of CommerceAnnual Golf-Auction Summer
SpectacularMonday, July 18
Indian Ridge Country Club7:30 AM morning flight; 1:00 PMafternoon flightFor more information: (978) 686-0900
or www.merrimackvalleychamber.com
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Three managers, Noemi Quiñones of Lawrence, EbellVasquez of Methuen and Freddy Serrano of Worcesterare among three of six managers affiliated with sisteragency MI Residential Community.
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His name is BuzzStapczynski,Andover TownManager. Hebecame an EagleScout on July 4,1965, in Clawson,Michigan. Picturewith him are Mr.Higgins, his scoutmaster and Irene,his 90 years old,God bless her, proudmother. “Clawsonhad a bigIndependence Day
Celebration every year, and in 1965 they presented me with the awardduring the afternoon band concert”, said Stapczynski.
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Tower Hill Wins the Jr.League Title In 1956
It’s 1956 andTower Hill is thevisiting team at thePelham St. field inMethuen. Thehome team in thisJunior Leaguec h a m p i o n s h i pseries is thedefending champs.
A large crowd was on hand to watch theLawrencians try to climb what seemed aninsurmountable hill. This series is the best 3out of five and Tower Hill gets the first win inthe first game to stun the champs. This is abig win for the local kids. After game two endsin a tie 8/8, the teams come back with a 5/5
tie both games called for darkness. TOWERHill squeaks out 2/0 win in the next meetingand the stage is set for the 5th and final gameand all the marbles and bragging rights.
Methuen had finished 1st in the leagueand were sending Dickie Lynch to the mound.Dick had a blazing fastball and could snap ofa fine curve. He’s now retired after a finecareer at Methuen High School and wouldlater become a big fast pitch softball stararound the area. Some of his home runs arestill discussed to this day. Now a Raytheonretiree he can be seen occasionally havinglunch at the former Mama Mary’s.
Cliffy Haller was at first CarmenDiAdamo was the shortstop. Yes, he’s Atty.DiAdamo today and as good as he was at 15years old his best sport days were yet to comeat Methuen High School and later at ColgateUniversity. Dave Miller was at third and also
became a fine softball player for the ConcordiaClub. He’s a golfer these days at the MerrimacCountry Club. Larry waite was the catcherand a good one. In the outfield were futurehigh school stars Maury Doyle, John Woronkaand future barber and Methuen Hall of FamerBernie Licarta, his shop is still being run byhis cousin Carmine at the same site onLawrence St. Bernie left us much too young,but any Methuen sports fan will put him upthere with the best that ever played for theRangers.
Tower Hill finished the regular season in2nd place and their choice to go to the moundwas the wily and versatile RogerDamphousse. Roger later play softball in theCity League after becoming a great player atCentral Catholic and later at MerrimackCollege a great scorer at both schools he wasshooting from 3 point range before there wasa 3 point rule else he would of at least doubledhis high point total. Bernie Smith was thecatcher and he and his brother Howie, fineathletes. Howie is a dentist these days and heand Bernie were stars at the Mullaney Parkthat has disappeared today with the arrival ofthe Guilmette School.
Big Hank Koza was at first and hebecame a Central Catholic hoopster and laterenjoyed a long teaching career in Chelmsford.He was known as a Sargeant at the LawrencePolice Department before his retirement butin 1956 he was the starting shortstop on thisteam as they chased the title. Tony Laurenzawas the kids’ version of Derek Jeeter. BarneyBouchard was at the hot corner and in lateryears he became a top bowler and starred inmany leagues at the now long gone FrenchSocial Lanes or alleys as we called them inthose days. Buddy Erban was at 2nd and RennyHulme, Oulette and Brian McCarthy patrolledthe digs.
The Lawrencians start fast with one outBouchard works Lynch for a walk, with oneout Damphousse squares to bunt a sacrificeand Methuen throws the ball away and Barneyrunning on the pitch scores the games firstrun. Bernie Smith pops up and Koza grabs aLynch hummer and drills over third basescoring Damphousse who with 2 down wasrunning on the pitch. In the second Oulettereaches on an error and the future Lawrencecop Laurenza is all over a fastball and drills itover the centerfielder’s head for a double withOulette scoring easily. Methuen answers intheir half of the second with one run as theever dangerous Dickie Lynch, even at that age(15) steps in Damphousse pitching, verycarefully issues a walk.
Dave Miller a ringing single and Licartaearns a base on balls and the bases are loaded;no outs. The thin Tower Hill right-handertakes a deep breath and gets Woronka on aninfield pop up. Catcher Smith and thirdbaseman Bouchard go to the mound to talk totheir pitcher and now he’s ready to pitch toHaller. He gets him to foul off a pitch andmisses with two low pitches a curve for acalled strike, two before blazing a wickedfastball by him, two outs and the clutch hittingDiAdamo is digging in at the plate. A long flyball goes foul, a nubber into the dirt foul andhere comes a mean curve and Carmen swingsand misses for strike three.
Methuen doesn’t know it now but that’sall the damage Damphousse and his mates willallow in this contest. Lynch only gave up 4hits in the game but his team left 14 men onbase to make him the hard luck loser on thisday. Roger surrendered 5 hits but struck out6, especially in the clutch when most needed.
Tower Hill captured the Junior LeaguePlayoff title in 1956 with a 5-1 win overMethuen.
The Board of Directors of theMerrimack Valley YMCA is pleased toannounce the appointment of Stephen Ivesas President/CEO of the Merrimack ValleyYMCA. Mr. Ives comes to this YMCA fromMaine where he has served YMCA’s for 18years. After running programs at thePortland, Maine YMCA for 7 years, herelocated to the Northern York CountyFamily YMCA in Biddeford, Maine, wherehe served as Chief Executive Officer since1995. Mr. Ives led that independent YMCAthrough a great period of growth. Duringthe last decade, operating revenue grewfrom $700,000 to $2.4 million. He alsooversaw 8 regional child care sites,established an innovative communityservices branch, and completed two capitalcampaigns.
“I believe in the strength of the YMCAmovement and am passionate about theimpact that the YMCA can have in acommunity. I’m excited about working witha YMCA that has a successful 125 yearhistory. I’ve had the chance to meet withmany of our board volunteers and lookforward to getting to know more of mycolleagues in the social service network.This YMCA has a great deal to offer in termsof service and collaboration. The impacton the lives we touch is significant and Iam honored to be a part of that,” Mr. Ives
Stephen Ives namedPresident/CEO of MerrimackValley YMCA
said.A native of Maine, Mr. Ives family has
deep roots in the Salem, Massachusetts,area. “My grandfather was the first in hisfamily to leave Salem Massachusetts.Coming back to Massachusetts is somewhatof a homecoming for me,” said Ives.
Mr. Ives and his wife Lisa anddaughters, Amber (age 12), and Devin (age11), are anxiously anticipating locating tothe Merrimack Valley within the nextmonth.
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If you have any questions regardingthis section or anything else, pleaseget in touch with the shelter duringregular work hours:Tuesday throughSaturday from 11 am to 4pm and onThursdays from 12 noon to 7pm, bycalling (978) 687-7453.
MSPCA Online Find our page in the Internet:www.methuen-mspca.org
The animal shelter is located at400 de Broadway, Ruta 28 en Methuen.
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Pets looking for adoption
Otis, Domestic Short Hair-black, Age: Adult, Sex: Neutered MaleI’m Otis and I am looking for a home where I can spend therest of my life. I’ve been on the move a lot lately and I’dreally like to put down some roots. A long time ago I was astray. I was taken in by a wonderful woman, but now she is tooold to take care of me. I went to live with her daughter, but herhusband is allergic to me. So here I am. I am used to living withanother cat and wouldn’t mind having a new feline companionin my new home. I am friendly and playful—wands are myfavorite toys. I enjoy attention and like to have lap and pettingtime. I also have a bit of a hair fetish and like to knead your hair and neck. I give the bestmassages around—really! How many people can say they have a cat that does that?
Chloe & CJ, Age: 2 years old, Sex: SpayedFemalesLook at this spunky and curious pair! They are the bestof friends looking for a new place to live together forever.Their ideal home would be one with lots of attention, abig roomy cage and lots of time outside the cage toexplore. If you have been searching for a couple of friendsto complete your loving home, you may have found them!
Cinnamon, Dilute Tortoiseshell, Domestic Medium Hair, Age: 2 years,Sex: Spayed FemaleCinnamon is a 2 and a half year old spayed female. She issuper affectionate and an “in your face” kind of girl. Shewould love to keep you company all day long and wouldmake a great home office companion-she’s very helpfulwith the keyboard....................... Cinnamon enjoysspending her time indoors and is looking for a homewithout dogs. She loves to be held and picked up but may,on occasion, scratch furniture that doesn’t belong to her. She is a wonderful cat who islooking for someone to open their home and their heart to her!!!
Clarissa, Domestic Short Hair - gray and white, Age:Adult, Sex: Spayed FemaleCan you believe such a beauty as me was a stray? I am asweet girl who can be a bit on the shy side at times. I justneed some love and understanding to blossom into the girl Iknow I can be. I would prefer to go to a home without otheranimals, and since I have no known history an older homewould probably increase my chances of success. If you arelooking for a lifelong companion to nurture and grow with,I may be the one for you!
Tigger, Domestic Long Hair - orange and white, Age: 2 and a half years,Sex: Neutered MaleI’m Tigger. I want to find someone who will want me to spendlots of time inside with them, someone who will play with meand pet me, but who will respect that I am not really a lap cat.We will have to work out brushing techniques too. I know, it’snecessary given my beautiful mane of fur, but that doesn’t meanI have to like it. I DO like other cats, and would be happy toshare my new home with other feline friends. (I used to live withtwo other cats.) I’m really a great cat when you get to know me.Think Harrison Ford—gruff on the outside, marshmallow in themiddle and handsome all over!
Runner, Domestic Short Hair, Brown Tiger, Age: 5 yearsold, Sex: Neutered MaleRunner is a handsome boy who has lived indoors his whole life. He isa social, friendly cat who even visits with strangers and children in thehome. Although he is great with people, he doesn’t really care forother cats. Runner enjoys playing with mice toys and basking in thesun. If you are interested in Runner, also take into consideration thathe is more active in the evening and might not fit in well with thosewho go to bed early.
Decidiéndose por AdopciónChoosing Adoption
By Corina Hopkins
Though Anthony would tell you,“Sometime I’m mean, sometimes I’m nice,but most of the time I’m nice”, those aroundhim would tell you that he is a very nicechild who gets along well with otherchildren and adults.
Anthony was born in June of 1992 ofLatino descent. He enjoys playing videogames, talking on the phone with friendsand being outside. In quieter times, Anthonylikes to draw. His future aspirations includebeing a police officer and a “hard workingman”. He looks forward to a time that whenhe can play games with his family.
In his current foster home, Anthonygets along well and can be a typical childof his age. He, at times, needs to bereminded of appropriate behavior, butlistens to and accepts redirection. Anthonyreceives medication and participates intherapy to help him address behavioral andemotional issues. In school, Anthony hasmade great improvements and isprogressing with no behavioral issues.
When asked, Anthony expresses thedesire for a family that is “cool” and “letsme call my friends and go over their house
and to the movies.” He is legally free foradoption and would do best in a family witha mother and father or a single parent. Hewould like for them [family] to be PuertoRican, Chinese, Dominican. He doesn’tcare. He just wants them to be nice.
To learn more about Anthony, or aboutadoption in general, call the MassachusettsAdoption Resource Exchange at 617-54-ADOPT (542-3678) or 1-800-882-1176.You can also read about other waitingchildren in the MARE Photolisting locatedat many public libraries in the state, or visitthe MARE Web site at www.mareinc.org.
Hi! My name is Anthony“Friends are important to me. I like video games andgoing to the movies. “
Dr. Ernesto Sagás, chair of theScholarship Committee of Latinos Unidosde New Hampshire joined Mike Whitney,president of Bank of America NewHampshire; Manchester Alderman MikeLopez; and Stephanie Lewry, executivedirector of Intown Manchester to present$8,000 in scholarships to 12 students duringa celebration at Bank of America inManchester.
The scholarship program, administeredby Latinos Unidos de New Hampshire andsupported by Bank of America, is open toany Latino student who graduates from highschool in New Hampshire and is enrollingin a two-or-four year college in the state.
“Latinos Unidos has now awardedscholarships in excess of $30,000 to over50 students since we began the festival in2000. We are incredibly proud to emphasizethe accomplishments of these students whoare beginning to know the value of educationin their lives,” said Sonia Parra, Chairmanof Latinos Unidos de New Hampshire.
Students receiving scholarship awardsthis year include from Nashua High SchoolNorth: Ana Yahaira García, María MónicaMena, Andrés Vásquez, and Diana M.Muñoz. From Nashua High School South:Evelyn Taveras, Maryland Santos, Juan G.Genao, Joann A. Espaillat, Loreiny
Almonte, and Christian Escobar. FromLondonderry High School, Jeniffer Perez,and from Manchester West High School,Bereniced Cruz.
The proceeds of the annual festival helpLatinos Unidos to fund each year’sscholarships. The festival, which isscheduled for August 20, draws thousandsof visitors to downtown Manchester. Thecelebration will include an opportunity toexperience many Latino cultures fromaround the world through music, dance,clothing and food. For more informationon this year’s festival, go towww.latinosunidosnh.org.
“Education is the best heritage that wecan provide to our children,” said Whitney.“With its commitment to giving our childrenthe tools they need to get a higher education,Latinos Unidos is making New Hampshirea better place to live and work. We at Bankof America are pleased that we can play arole in this worthy endeavor.”
“Raices Uruguayas” a Uruguayantraditional folk dance group, also presenteda tribute to their Uruguayan heritage with aseries of colorful and exciting dancenumbers at the recognition ceremony. Inaddition, Don Quijote Restaurant providedjust a taste of what folks can expect at thefestival in August.
Latinos Unidos and Bank of America presentscholarships to 12 local Latino students
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Haverhill Historical SocietyCalendar of Activities for September240 Water
Street, Haverhill, MA 01830978-374-4626
www.haverhillhistory.org
Evening at Elmwood Annual Fundraiser for the Buttonwoods Museum/HaverhillHistorical Society, 240 Water Street, Haverhill MA 01830, Thursday, June 23, 20055:30pm. Tickets are $25 per person.
Join us for our annual Evening at Elmwood! Enjoy the sounds of live music while youwonder through rows of Silent Auction items. Relax with your friends on the beautifulgrounds of Elmwood. Cash bar, light fare, valet parking. Call 978-374-4626 or [email protected] to reserve tickets.
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Activities at the HaverhillSenior Center
For any of the following activities,unless noted differently, please call Kathyor Rita at the Council on Aging at (978) 374-2390.
Mohegan Sun CasinoThe Haverhill Council on Aging is
planning a trip to Mohegan Sun Casino fora show by Four Wunnerful Women fromthe Lawrence Welk Show on Tuesday, June14. Tickets are $61 per person and includea $30 casino package (including lunch), theshow, and transportation. Please join us for90 incredible minutes of music!
Mystery Day TripHaverhill Council on Aging is offering
a Mystery Day Trip on Monday, July 11,2005. We will be eating lunch at the NewVenezia Waterfront Banquet Facility locatedjust south of Boston where you will enjoy a
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Free cell phonesCouncil on Aging announces it has asupply of free cell phones for Haverhillseniors. These phones are programmedto call 911 in an emergency. This is afree service. Please call Joel Berg foradditional information.
Mayor James J. Fiorentini, as part ofhis ongoing effort to streamline permittingin the City of Haverhill, today proposedstreamlining a permit for antique auctions.
Under the current rules, if an antiquecompany wishes to auction off antiques theymust obtain a separate permit for eachauction. If an antique company wishes tohave an antiques auction every week theymust obtain 52 separate licenses requiring52 separate trips to city hall, 52 applications.
“A company which was planning to aweekly auction of antiques indicated to methat our current permitting laws basicallyprevented them from doing business in thecity,” said Fiorentini. “The most importantthing we can do to bring more business to
Mayor Proposes Streamlineof Auction Permits
our city is to make it easier to obtain permits.Requiring someone who wants to do anannual auction to make 52 trips to city hallis going to ensure that there will never be aplace that holds regular antique auctions inthe city,” said the mayor.
Fiorentini further commented: “This ispart of my ongoing effort to speed uppermits in the city. We have speeded upthe issue on some common victualler’spermits, the issuance of death certificatesto attorneys; we have made it possible topay tax bills, wastewater bills and water billsonline. Little by little we are making cityhall friendlier and making it easier to dobusiness in the city.”
LOWELL, MA- James B. Hogan, Esq.,President/CEO of Washington SavingsBank, is pleased to announce the recentpromotions of two officers of the Bank,Gerard Frechette and Kevin Willett.
Frechette, who has served as SeniorLoan and Compliance Officer for the pastthree years, was named Vice President ofLending and Compliance. A 25-year veteranof the Lowell banking industry, Frechetteis a graduate of the Massachusetts BankersSchool of Financial Studies. He is a Lowellresident and serves as the Treasurer of theSalvation Army in Lowell and as Chairmanof the Pawtucketville CitizensNeighborhood Group.
Recently named Vice President ofFinance, Willett has been with the Bank forthe past six years. He donates his time andefforts to many local organizationsincluding serving as Chairman of the
Washington Savings Bankpromotes two officers
Salvation Army Advisory Board, Secretaryof the Merrimack Valley Food Bank Boardof Directors and as a member of theExecutive Board of the Chamber ofCommerce.
“Both promotions were well-deservedand testaments to the dedication both Jerryand Kevin have shown here,” said Hogan.“During their time at the Bank, they haveprovided consistent support to both fellowemployees and to their customers.”
Washington Savings Bank wasestablished in Lowell in 1892 and has sinceserved the Northern Middlesex Countythrough branches in Lowell, Dracut, andTyngsboro. The Bank offers a wide rangeof products and services to consumers andbusinesses while maintaining prompt,friendly, and professional customer service.For more information please visitwww.washingtonsavings.com.
great view of the Boston Skyline. Followinglunch the group will enjoy a “MysteryShow”.
Price for the trip is $58.00 per personand includes luncheon, show andtransportation.
Trip to Portland, MaineHaverhill Council on Aging is offering
a Lobster Bake and City Tour of Portland,Maine, Wednesday, July 27, 2005. Our daywill begin with a bountiful lobster bake atthe Clambake Seafood Restaurant on PinePoint in Scarborough, ME, followed byshopping at the Nestling Duck Gift Shop.The day will end with a 2-hour, fully-narrated tour of Portland.
Price for this trip is $70 per person andincludes the lobster bake, guided tour ofPortland and transportation.
Kennedy Library tripThe Council on Aging is planning a trip
to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Libraryand Museum for a special exhibit entitledJFK in World War II on Wednesday, June29. Cost, including transportation, is $7.00for veterans and $15 for non-veterans.Lunch will be available at the museum. Buswill leave West Gate at 9:15 a.m. and returnat approximately 2:30 p.m.
Washington Savings Banknames McCloskeyVP of Retail BankingLOWELL- James B. Hogan, Esq.,President/CEO of Washington SavingsBank, is pleased to announce the recenthiring of Jeffrey B. McCloskey as VicePresident of Retail Banking.
McCloskey, a Waltham resident, bringsover 23 years of banking industryexperience to his position at WashingtonSavings Bank. He has an extensivecustomer service background, havingworked as an Assistant Vice Presidentoverseeing a wide variety of branchoperations and managing consumer loansearly in his career to serving as Senior VicePresident at Broadway National Bank.Most recently, McCloskey was RegionalManager and Vice President at BostonFederal Savings and managed eight retail
branches with a focus on superior customerservice.
“In an industry that requires astuteattention to customers’ needs and strongmanagement skills, it is always a pleasureto have someone of Jeff ’s extensivebackground on board,” said Hogan.
Washington Savings Bank wasestablished in Lowell in 1892 and has sinceserved the Northern Middlesex Countythrough branches in Lowell, Dracut, andTyngsboro. The Bank offers a wide rangeof products and services to consumers andbusinesses while maintaining prompt,friendly, and professional customer service.For more information please visitwww.washingtonsavings.com.
Only 300 tickets will be sold. Cost per ticket is $100.Proceeds benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s
“Reach Out For Youth” financial assistance program.Drawing on Thursday, June 23, at 6:00 p.m.
Claddagh Pub Function Hall, 399 Canal Street in Lawrence.For more information, contact: Gale Beckwith or FrankKenneally at (978) 686-6191 or stop by the Lawrence
YMCA at 40 Lawrence Street.
(Reprinted with permission from TheProspect Hill and the Back BayNeighborhood Association, Inc. newsletter)
By Jim Ross
Lawrence has a population in excessof 70,000. Did you know that every one ofthose residents, after successfullycompleting a short training, has the right to
Lawrence’s Public Access Television,Channel 8
produce their own television program? Thatis why it is called Public Access. The useof the Channel 8 studio and equipment isnot limited to a select few.
If you are a “Not for Profit” organiza-tion you can have your upcoming eventsposted on the Channel 8 bulletin board bye-mailing your announcement [email protected].
The Merrimack Valley YMCA$10,000 cash prize raffle
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Greater Lawrence Students Take Nine Medals at StateSkillsUSA Competition
Kirssi Gonzalez, Gloriluz Rosario and RaphaelSanquintin on stage with their gold medals.Graham Entwistle photo
ANDOVER— Eileen Jeans, who islegally blind, will experience increasedmobility thanks to a project undertaken bystudents at Greater Lawrence TechnicalSchool, Andover. They are seniors RobertBruner (Telecommunications), WillyCordero (Electronics), Samantha Gutierrez(Telecommunications), James LaPlante(Electronics), Elias Rodriguez(Electronics), and Joseph Zahareais(Machine Technology/CAD). Physicsinstructor Matthew Flood served as theproject’s advisor.
Ms. Jeans, 78, can see shadows undergood lighting conditions, helping her tomove about safely, but has difficulty whenit is dark. Six Greater Lawrence studentshave addressed that problem by building awalker with headlamps, which they havedubbed “Street Glow.”
The Greater Lawrence TechnicalSchool team exhibited their project at theannual Assistive Technology Design fairhosted by the University of MassachusettsLowell on Saturday, May 21, whichattracted 34 different projects.
Greater Lawrence Tech School Students Win Award atUMass Assistive Design FairGreater Lawrence TechSchool StudentsDesign Walkerwith Headlights
One of Five Awards Greater Lawrence submitted one of
the five projects that were given specialrecognition, with medals and plaquespresented to the students, who gave livedemonstrations detailing the process and theresults.
The fair gives area high school studentsan opportunity to tackle real-worldengineering design problems aimed athelping people with disabilities or specialneeds. The event attracted 34 registeredprojects; Greater Lawrence was the onlyvocational-technical high school at theevent.
To create the specialized walker,Greater Lawrence Tech students used theirtechnical expertise to make a battery packout of rechargeable AA batteries to supplypower to the headlamps, to do the necessarywiring, and to mount the project on thewalker. Along the way, they gained designexperience, and perhaps most importantly,the experience of working with a client. Thestudents met with Ms. Jeans, Matt Flood’sgrandmother, early in the project to discussideas, and then visited her with a prototypeto get her feedback before completion.
Cooperation and Collaboration “The great thing is, students from all
different career areas worked on theproject,” Mr. Flood said. “I have three fromElectronics, so they built the battery pack,and did a lot of the wiring. The students
Greater Lawrence Technical School seniorswith the medals and plaque they were givenat Saturday’s Assistive Technology Design Fairat University of Massachusetts Lowell. Fromleft: Willy Cordero and James LaPlante,kneeling; Elias Rodriguez, Robert Bruner andphysics instructor Matt Flood. Not pictured:Joe Zahareais and Samantha Gutierrez.Barbara Parente photo
By Graham Entwistle andBarbara Parente
from Telecommunications madea PowerPoint presentation for thefair, and the student from MachineTechnology machined a box outof plastic to house the apparatus,and also built brackets to mountthe headlamps on the walker.”
The students received helpwith supplies from theAutomotive career area, and alsofrom Cosmetology, whichprovided hair dryers for shrink-wrapping.
To complete the project, thestudents organized themselves asa mini-corporation with roles likeProject Manager, Designer, andAccountant.
“They all had specificduties,” Mr. Flood said. “It madethem work as a team, and itshowed them how a real companyworks when it comes to designingproducts.”
More than 30 teams willshowcase their design projects atthe Assistive Technology Fair.Past projects have included amodified TV remote control for agirl with cerebral palsy, anadjustable telephone supportmounted on a wheelchair, and aradio transmission device used toget the attention of a deaf student.
By Barbara Parente
“Three” seemed to be themagic number for students atGreater Lawrence TechnicalSchool, Andover, whocompeted at MassachusettsSkillsUSA this past weekendand came home with threegold, three silver and threebronze medals. Each medalwas for a team event, and eachof the three teams had threemembers.
Gold medal winnersinclude the CommunityService team of GloriluzRosario, Raphael Sanquintin,and Kirssi Gonzalez, who havebeen volunteering at IronstoneFarm in Andover, where thestudents serve as horsehandlers or “sidewalkers” fordisabled children. Theircompetition included aPowerPoint presentation outlining theactivities of not only the team trio, but alsothe approximately 150 Greater LawrenceTech students who have been involved inthe project, from serving as sidewalkers tomaking horse blankets to constructing ahandicapped access ramp with partialfunding from the Andover EducationalImprovement Association.
National ContendersFor their accomplishment, the GLTS
gold-medal team will represent
Massachusetts at the SkillsUSA NationalLeadership and Skills Conference in KansasCity, Missouri June 20-24. In 2004, 57teams competed nationally and the GreaterLawrence team (with one returning memberand a different project) came home withsilver medals. The present team is, ofcourse, vying for gold in 2005.Competing for the first time this year, theTech Prep Showcase team of Ashley Artis,Josselinda Branford, and Diana Santiagogave an oral presentation on the skills theyused in the Fashion/Interior Design program
to design and provide placemats for theMeals on Wheels program during theChristmas holiday period, and won silvermedals for their efforts.
In Automated Manufacturing, HectorBrito, Emerlyn Tavarez, and Joe Zahareaiswon third place and bronze medals for theirall-day project that combined technicalexpertise with teamwork. They made aCAD drawing from a sketch of a part,created a MasterCAM program, andproduced the part on a CNC millingmachine. They qualified for statecompetition by taking silver medals in thedistrict contest, which was a written testabout their technical skill area.
Best of ShowIn addition, Marcia Castillo (Metal
Fabrication) used ¼-inch steel to create a2-person butterfly design garden chair thattook the Best of Show award at Techspo,an exhibition of student work from manyof the participating schools. There wereabout 30 entries in Techspo, includingseveral by GLTS students in GraphicCommunications.
Other GLTS state-level competitorsincluded Coreen Carter, Customer Service,and Elias Rodriguez, ElectronicApplications. Kendra Fantuzzi, ShirleyPizarro, and Raiffi Castillo served as votingdelegates, attending business sessions of thestatewide organization, participating incampaigns for state officers, and voting inthe new slate of state leaders.
Linda Cote and Ilene Karnow serve asco-advisors of the GLTS SkillsUSA chapter.In addition to the chapter advisors, Tech
Prep Coordinator Kathy Howeaccompanied the group to the state event.
100 Percent ChapterGreater Lawrence Technical School
was also recognized in a special receptionas one of fifteen schools in theCommonwealth who have become “totalparticipation” schools this year, or “100percent membership chapters.” This meansthat every student in the school isautomatically a SkillsUSA member, and hasaccess to leadership development programsand competition opportunities. A receptionon Friday evening recognized the 100percent schools.
Massachusetts has the third largestSkillsUSA membership in the country.SkillsUSA is the only student organizationwith a certification program for statedirectors. At the 100 percent membershipceremony, Massachusetts State DirectorKaren Ward was presented with hercertification, earned in December 2004.
At the state conference, students fromcareer and technical education programsthroughout the Commonwealth participatedin hands-on competition in 78 categories,from carpentry to computers and from dieselmechanics to desktop publishing, alongwith leadership events and competitions.The winners were announced at Olympic-style ceremonies on Saturday, April 30 atthe Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Centerin Marlboro. About 1500 students from allover Massachusetts participated; about 375businesses and industries in Massachusettssupport SkillsUSA.
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Winning entries receive oneweek free at Day Camp Otter
The South Common CentralNeighborhood Association, inpartnership with the Lawrence MethuenCommunity Coalition are pleased toannounce the Neighborhood SummerCamp for Kids Essay contest. Througha special grant from the Essex CountyCommunity Foundation, children livingwithin the boundaries of the SouthCommon Central Neighborhood areeligible to participate in the essaycontest. Approximately eight one-weeksummer camp scholarships are availableto Day Camp Otter run by theMerrimack Valley YMCA. (Day CampOtter offers super fun themes for kidsduring the entire summer at Day CampOtter in Salem NH- transportation isprovided daily pick up at 8am, drop offat 5pm approximately.)
The essay contest is open to any boyor girl age 6-13 years old within theSouth Common Area. Each contestantis asked to summit a one page essay on“What My Neighborhood Means toMe”. Two winners from age categories6-9 years old and 10-13 years old forboth boys and girls will be selected by aneighborhood committee. Each winningcontestant’s family will receive a one
Summer Camp for KidsEssay Contest
year membership to the South CommonCentral Neighborhood Association andmust participate in National Night Outin August to be eligible. All families whoenter the essay contest are encouragedto join the South Common CentralNeighborhood Association ($10 peryear) contact Ed Anderson, 74 Salem St.,978-794-9427. Neighborhood Meetingsare held the fourth Thursday of everymonth at 7pm at the Iglesia de DiosChurch, 54 Salem St. Lawrence, MA01843.
Deadline for all submissions toFriday June 17, 2005. Winners will beannounced at the June 23, 2005 meeting.
One page Essay on a standard 8.5 x11 inch paper entitled “What myNeighborhood Means to me.” Include:Name, address and age. Contestantsshould mail there entries to: LMCC Attn:Summer Camp Essay Contest, 202Merrimack St. Lawrence, MA 01843.
South Common CentralNeighborhood includes the followingstreets: Salem, Farnham, South Union,Bailey, Market, Springfield, Abbott,Andover, Foster, Osgood, Phillips,Blanchard, Merrimack, Parker, Portland,Greenfield Sts. and Shawsheen Road
For more information contact:LMCC Offices 202 Merrimack St.,Lawrence, MA 978-975-8793.
New Paint 2005June 4th, 2005 will be the seventh NewPaint celebration. This year the theme is“Artists in Wonderland - Lawrence throughthe Looking Glass”. Forty artists will bepainting in the City from 8:00 AM to 4:00PM creating a finished painting which willthen be framed and hung to be liveauctioned by Michael Bider at JacksonLumber, 215 Market Street, Lawrence. Thefestivities begin at 6:00 PM with food bySimply Elegant, music, and artwork bylocal Artists in a live auction and a silentauction. A committee of 25 communityvolunteers organize and create this excitingevent for 400+ local attendees. Tickets are$50.00 per person/$60.00 at the door andavailable at Essex Art Center, 56 Island St.,Lawrence, 978-685-2343. All are welcome.
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NUEVA PINTURA 2005Junio 4, 2005 será la séptima
celebración de Nueva Pintura. El tema deeste año es “Artistas en el País de lasMaravillas – Lawrence a Través de unEspejo”. Cuarenta artistas estarán pintandoen la ciudad desde las 8:00 AM hasta las4:00 PM creando un cuadro pintado que seráentonces enmarcado para ser subastado envivo por Michael Bider en Jackson Lumber,215 Market Street, Lawrence. Lasfestividades comienzan a las 6:00 PM conuna cena por Simple Elegant, música, y artepor artistas locales en una subasta en vivoy una subasta silente. Un comité de 25voluntarios de la comunidad organiza ycrean este excitante evento para más de 400personas. Los boletos son $50.00 porpersona o $60 en la puerta están disponiblesen el Essex Art Center, 56 Island St.,Lawrence, 978-685-2343. Todo el mundoes bienvenido.—————————————————
PLAZA SUITEFriday, June 10 – 7:30 PM
Sat., June 11 – 7:30 PMTHE STAGE
60 Island St, LawrenceNeil Simon’s hilarious tale of events at
the Plaza Hotel. Presented by Acting Out.Tickets $10, Seniors/Students $8. For info
call 978-794-0001———
“3RD ANNUAL LAWRENCECELEBRATION REGATION
& FAMILY FRIENDLY AREA”Saturday, June 11, 2005; 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Abe Bashara BoathouseOne Eaton Street, Lawrence
Mayor Michael J. Sullivan and the USRowing Association invite you and your
family to join the fun and festivities. Freeadmission and parking, live broadcast by
Star 93.7 radio. For more info:www.cityoflawrence.com, click on events
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JUNIO 3RA CELEBRACION DE LA REGATADE LAWRENCE Y AREA FAMILIARSábado, 11 de junio, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Abe Bashara BoathouseOne Eaton Street, Lawrence
El Alcalde Michael J. Sullivan y laAsociación de Remeros de los EEUUinvita a toda su familia a unirse a la
diversión y las festividades. Entradagratis y estacionamiento, transmisión envivo por radio en Star 93.7. Para más
información: www.cityoflawrence.com yapriete en “Events”
————“Family Fiesta” and “Kite
Festival”Saturday, June 11, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PMPemberton Park and Family Service, Inc.
430 No. Canal St., LawrenceFree family festival include pony rides, kite-making and flying, “Curious Creatures”,trolley tours, face painting, games, and lotsmore.Dedication of expanded Pemberton Park.Sponsored by The Eagle-Tribune, presentedby Family Service, Inc., GroundworkLawrence, the Essex Art Center, LawrenceHeritage State Park, UMass Extension Food& Nutrition Program, and LawrenceSummer Meals Program. For informationcall: 978-683-9505 or 978-794-1655.
———————————“FIESTA FAMILIAR” Y
“FESTIVAL DE PAPALOTES”Sábado, 11 de junio, 11:00 AM a 3:00 AM
Pemberton Park y Family Service, Inc.430 No. Canal St., Lawrence
Festival gratis para la familia que incluyeponis, cometas, chiringas o papalotes,“Criaturas Curiosas”, paseos en tranvía,caras pintadas, juegos y mucho más.Dedicatoria del Parque Pemberton queha sido expandido. Auspiciado por elEagle—Tribune, presentado por FamilyService, Inc. Groundwork Lawrence, EssexArt Center, Lawrence Heritage State Park,UMass Extensión Food & NutritionProgram, y Lawrence Summer MealsProgram. Para más información llame: 978-683-9505 ó 978-794-1655.
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POETRY HOOTTues., June 14– 7:00 PM
Café Azteca180 Common St., Lawrence
Lit Mag Poets: Readings by contributorsto student literary magazines. Followed
by an open mic. For more information &driving directions see frostfoundation.org.
——NOCHE DE POESIASMartes, 14 de junio – 7 PM
Café Azteca180 Common St., Lawrence
Lectura de poemas seguido de las poesíasde los presentes. Para más información e
instrucciones para llegar allí, veafrostfoundation.org.
ESSEX ART CENTER EXHIBITSOpening Reception: June 17, 5 – 7 PM
Essex Art Center56 Island St, Lawrence
MAIN GALLERY:June 17 – August 19
Faith in Art. ELIZABETH A. BELANDGALLERY:
June 17 – August 19, Video andinstallation; Patricia Tinajero-Baker.
Office & Gallery Hours: Monday 3-7,Tuesday-Thursday 10-7:30
& Friday 10-5:30. For more info: 978-685-2343
——EXHIBICIONES DEL ESSEX ART
CENTERRecepción de Apertura: junio 17, 5 – 7 PM
Essex Art Center56 Island St., Lawrence
GALERIA PRINCIPAL: Faith in Art.GALERIA ELIZABETH A. BELAND:
Video & installation. Para másinformación: 978-685-2343
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SEMANA HISPANA, 2005Friday, Saturday, Sunday
June 17, 18 19Lawrence Campagnone Common
Jackson St., LawrenceFood, music, games, rides, parade
celebrating Lawrence’s diverse LatinoCultures———
DINOSAURS FOREVER!Wed., June 22 – 1:00 PMRogers Center for the Arts
Merrimack College, No. Andover, MALife-sized dinosaur puppets
singing and dancing with their humansidekick. For info: 978-837-5355
——DINOSAURIOS PARA SIEMPRE
Miércoles, 22 de junio 1PMRogers Center for the Arts
Merrimack College, No. Andover, MAMarionetas de dinosaurios cantan y bailan
con sus parejas humanas. Para másinformación: 978-837-5355
Lawrence Public Library
BOOK SALESaturday, June 11, 2005, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Fiction, biography, reference books, children’s
books. Hardcover books $1/paperback books50 cents/ $2 per bag. For more information,
please call the Library at (978) 682-1727.
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TEDDY BEAR PICNICFriday, June 3, 200511:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Merrimack Valley YMCAAndover/North Andover Branch165 Haverhill Street, Andover
Grab your favorite stuffed friend, apicnic lunch and a blanket for ourannual Teddy Bear Picnic. Learn somenew games and make a craft projectto take home. For preschoolers andtheir families. YMCA will provide thedrinks and snacks. In case of rain,picnic will be held in the gymnasium.$5 per family for YMCA members;$15 for non-members. Pre-registerat the YMCA. (978) 685-3541.
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3rd Annual Lawrence
Celebration Regatta &
Family Friendly Area
Saturday, June 11, 2005;9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Abe Bashara BoathouseOne Eaton Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
Mayor Michael J. Sullivan
and the USRowing Association
invite you and your family to
join the fun and festivities!
Conveniently located off River
Road Exit on I-93
Free admission and
parking; live broadcast by Star
93.7 Radio
For additional information,
visit: www.cityoflawrence.com
Vea artículos previamentepublicados en nuestra página
del Internetwww.rumbonews.com
Save the Date!
New Hampshire
LATINO SUMMIT Building Latino Businesses
Building a Better New Hampshire
Tuesday, June 7, 2005 Southern New Hampshire University, Robert Frost Hall
2500 North River Rd., Manchester, NH 03106
Registration 8:30 - 9:00 am Program 9:00 - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by Visión Hispana-NH and Vote Now New Hampshire Hispanics
You can find previous articles by visiting our web page: www.rumbonews.com
This photo appeared in Rumbo in ourEdition 116, of March 1st, 2001. JuanPedro Villamán, the popular self-proclaimed “Presidente del Gobierno dela Mañana” –The Morning GovernmentShow- together with Santo Acevedo,which aired for three years every morningthrough WHAV-1490 AM radio, waschanging careers. From there on, for hisfans, JP became the Spanish Voice of theRed Sox.
For the past 5 years, J.P. Villamánlived the dream of many broadcasters,being able to narrate, play by play, aMayor League ball game. JP was anatural. He was born to do that and hewas the best!
On Memorial Day, May 30, 2005,the news spread throughout Lawrence. JPwas killed in a car accident, but detailswere sketchy. Later in the morning, TVstations from Boston were carryingpictures of his totaled vehicle, not far
away from Lawrence, on Rte-I-93 inWilmington. Apparently, he had lostcontrol of the vehicle and collided with atree.
“It’s like losing a family member”,said Alberto Vasallo III, Vice President/Editor in Chief of El Mundo Newspaper.“JP always said that my father (AlbertoVasallo Jr.) was his father, so, we werebrothers. I will be sad for a long time.This tragedy is hurting me. Being atFenway Park without my dear friend andbrother JP Villamán will never be thesame”, said Vassallo III.
He leaves his wife Noemi andchildren Rosa, Michelle, Juan Gabriel andBianca. His fans will miss him dearly.
Arraignments: Relatives and friendsmay call on Wednesday, June 1st, 2005from 2 to 8 PM at Farrah Funeral Home,133 Lawrence Street, in Lawrence. Afuneral mass will be held at St. Mary at10 AM on Thursday, June 2, 2005.
J. P. Villamán (1959-2005)
World War II Veterans who earned theCombat Infantry Badge (CIB) or theCombat Medical Badge (CMB) areeligible to receive the Bronze StarMedam (BSM). Contact VeteransServices at (978) 794-5846 for a formto request the BSM.
Daniel Lannon, Director
AttentionVeterans
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By Alberto Surís
La primera Latino Career Expo,llevada a cabo en la Logia de los Elks enla Calle River Road, en Lawrence, eljueves 26 de mayo, 2005, fue untremendo éxito.
Organizada por el Periódico elMundo e IC4 Multicultural Marketing ypatrocinada por UPS, Lawrence GeneralHospital, ComCast, la Ciudad deLawrence y el Merrimack ValleyWorkforce Investment Board, atrajo acientos de personas en busca de empleo,mucho antes de que abrieran las puertas.
La combinación de fotos muestra aalgunos de los participantes.
The first Latino Career Expo, heldat the Elks Lodge, on River Road,Lawrence, on Thursday, May 26, 2005was a real success.
Organized by Newspaper El Mundoand IC4 Multicultural Marketing andsponsored by UPS, Lawrence GeneralHospital, ComCast, the City of Lawrenceand the Merrimack Valley WorkforceInvestment Board attracted hundred ofjob seekers long before the doors opened
The photos show some of theparticipants.
American Training, BAE Systems, Banknorth, Cambridge College, Caritas HolyFamily Hospital, City of Lawrence, Comcast, Eastern Bank, Eastern Contractors,EME Graphics, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Harvard Vanguard, HearyInternational, Lawrence and Lowell Career Centers, Lawrence General Hospital,Mass College of Pharmacy, Metro Credit Union, Merrimack College, MulticulturalHome Care, MV Workforce Investment Board, Northern Essex Community College,Power 800 AM, Primero Realty, Primerica, Rent-a-Center, Sovereign Bank, Sal’sPizza, Univision, United Airlines, University of Phoenix, University of Massachusetts/Lowell, UPS, US Airforce ROTC, US Social Security Administration, Valley Works andWells Fargo, Wendy’s.
COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Arlington Community Trabajando, City of Lawrence Police Department, City ofLawrence Fire Department, GroundWork Lawrence, Greater Lawrence CommunityAction Council, Lawrence CommunityWorks, Lawrence Methuen CommunityCoalition, Votantes en Acción and YWCA
Latino Career Expo¡Tremendo éxito!
Awesome!
Latino Career Expo Exhibitors
Pat Costa, from Costa Eagle Broadcasting and AlbertoVasallo III.
From Wells Fargo Finance, Josefina Rodriguez, MaríaBetances, Kelda Otto, Erin Doyle y Sal Buonacore,district manager.
Alberto VasalloIII chats withIvelissa andKaren, both fromEastern Bank.
Mayor Michael J. Sullivanwelcoming Alberto Vasallo Jr. to
Lawrence.
Clarise Boyd, from Sovereign Bank,helping José Pino and Ramón Alvarez.
Not looking for a job, justchecking! Dawna Perez, DanHalloran, Myles Burke, RobertBernier, Timothy J. Schiavoni,Susan C. Tucker and MarkAndrews.
They kept G.L.F.H.C. HumanResources Director Ana Ortiz verybusy. Here she answers questions
from Stephanie Reyes, ZulyMaisonet and Juan Williams.
USA Air ForceCaptain RayErickson answersquestions fromJohely Roman andSarah Brown.
Our Fire Department has its tablethere. From the right F.F. DaveFerris, Lt. Dan Kennedy, F.F. RogerJameson and Chief Joseph Marquis.
Kay Ryan, PattyPierson and Isabel
Guzman, fromComcast, helping
Andrea Acosta,from Lawrence.
Edgard Miranda talks to María D.Hagigeorges for a job at LawrenceGeneral Hospital.