WE ARE LIVING TONY S LEGACY, SAID HERN A NDE Z

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1 vol. 13 no. 18 KANSAS CITY PERIÓDICO BILINGÜE SEMANAL DE ENERO DEL Was a Mixed Ride in KCK Debra DeCoster Joe Reardon was re-elected to his second term in office. Mark Holl questioned fellow commissioner Ann Murguia on ethical questions surrounding county funds for the nonprofit ANDA. John Mendez is once again serving the people of Wyotte County residents as an elected official. Joe Reardon fue reelegido a un segundo periodo en su cargo. Mark Holl cuestionó a su compañera comisionada Ann Murguía sobre interrogantes de índole ética que rodean fondos del condado para la organización sin fines de lucro ANDA. John Méndez está nuevamente sirviéndole a la gente del Condado de Wyotte en su calidad de oficial electo. TRADUCE PATRICIO H. LAZEN John Méndez está de regreso en la escena pública haciendo el trabajo que adora. Él fue elegido como Comisionado General del Distrito 2 en abril del Cuo él perdió la posición de Comisionado del Distrito 3 a manos de Ann Murguía en abril del 2007, él nunca dejó de lado su participación con los residentes del Condado de Wyotte. Aunque sus deberes como comisionado cesaron durante ese periodo de dos años, él continuó trato de alanzar y de ayudar a la comunidad. Él fue el único comisionado bilingüe en la junta durante su mato correspondiente a los años Cuo él regresó a la Junta de Comisionados este año, la comunidad hispana tuvo nuevamente una voz en el Gobierno Unificado. El año pasado él le dijo a Hispanic News que Ser bilingüe significa una ventaja. Eso significa ayudar a la comunidad. Yo siempre he estado allí para ayudar a las personas, departamentos y agencias gubernamentales para interpretar y allí existe una falta de eso. John Mendez is back in the public spotlight doing a job he loves. He was voted as District 2 at-large Commissioner in April When he lost his District 3 Commissioner seat to Ann Murguia in April 2007, he never ended his involvement with Wyotte County residents. Although his duties as a commissioner were over during that two-year period, he continued to reach out help the community. He was the only bilingual commissioner on the board during his tenure. When he returned to the Board of Commissioners this year, the Spanishspeaking community again had a voice in the Unified Government. He told Hispanic News last year that being bilingual is an advantage. It is a means to help the community. I have always been there to help individuals, departments government agencies to interpret there is a lack of that. His platform issues as the current Commissioner at-large are crime, police protection resources, reduction in property taxes the aging infrastructure. I am proud of our crime fighting efforts. I think the police chief his staff have done a good job of addressing crime, Mendez said. KCK SAW CUTS /PAGE El 2009 Fue Un Viaje de Altos y Bajos en KCK: Los temas de su plataforma como actual Comisionado General son el crimen, la protección policial y recursos, la reducción en impuestos a bienes raíces y la infraestructura anticuada. Estoy orgulloso de nuestros esfuerzos para combatir el crimen, dijo Méndez. El Departamento de Policía de Kansas City, Kan., celebró la noticia que el crimen en la ciudad había experimentado una nueva disminución, estableciendo un récord que la ciudad no había visto en 22 años. Los crímenes violentos disminuyeron en un 20 por ciento y los crímenes a la propiedad lo hicieron en un 16 por ciento. Park University Graduate Seeks School Board Seat Crispín Rea Jr. cree que el momento es propicio para presentar su cidatura a una posición en la próxima elección de la Junta Escolar de KCMO. Él necesita juntar 500 firmas desde hoy y hasta el 19 de enero del Su meta es la de recolectar firmas. Crispin Rea Jr. believes the time is right to toss his hat into the ring for a seat in the upcoming KCMO School Board election. He needs to gather 500 signatures between now Jan. 19, His goal is to gather 1,000 signatures KCK VIO CORTES/PÁGINA Crispin Rea Jr. thinks the Kansas City Missouri School District is in a crisis with declining enrollment must improve so parents will send their children to its schools. Rea, 24, recently announced to Hispanic News his cidacy for an at-large seat on the nine-member school board. He now faces the task of gathering 500 signatures by Jan. 19 to qualify for the race. The district is in need of bold energetic leadership, I am confident I can provide that, Rea told Hispanic News. The board needs to reflect the diversity of the district, this is a very diverse district, that goes beyond the Latino population. Currently working as an assistant to Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser, Rea said has the experience needed to perform effectively as a school board member. I ve learned a lot about how (political) things work. I ve learned how the nonprofit world works. I ve learned how our education system works different levels of government. A 2008 graduate of Park University St. Mary s High School in Independence, Rea has a degree political science public administration plans to attend law school. He also was elected to serve as the 13th Ward Jackson County Democratic Committeeman. But I learned more in my first year in the mayor s office than I did in all my four years of undergraduate school. Graduado de la Universidad Park Busca Posición en la Junta Escolar Crispín Rea Jr. cree que el Distrito Escolar de Kansas City Missouri se encuentra en una crisis con la disminución en las inscripciones o matrículas y debe mejorar para que así los padres envíen sus hijos a sus escuelas. Rea, de 24 años, le anunció recientemente a Hispanic News su cidatura a una posición de tipo general en la junta escolar compuesta de nueve miembros. Él ahora enfrentará la tarea de reunir 500 firmas para el 19 de enero para poder calificar a la contienda. REA FIRST GOAL /PAGE El distrito está necesitado de un liderazgo audaz y enérgico y yo tengo confianza de que puedo ofrecer eso, Rea le dijo a Hispanic News. La junta necesita reflejar la diversidad del distrito y éste es un distrito muy diverso y eso EL PRIMER OBJETIVO /PÁGINA WE ARE LIVING TONY S LEGACY, SAID HERN A NDE Z In life, Tony Aguirre promoted youth sports activity encouraged everyone to participate, whether as a player, a fan or a coach. The athletic director of the Guadalupe Center for years, Aguirre was honored just before his passing when Kansas City officials bestowed his name on a Westside community center. In December, the Guadalupe Center Youth League, which gives children between age 4 junior high school a chance to showcase their abilities, exped to a new court fittingly the Tony Aguirre Community Center at 2050 W. Pennway in Kansas City, Mo. En vida, Tony Aguirre promovió actividades deportivas para jóvenes y exhortó a cada uno a participar, ya sea como jugadores, fanáticos o como entrenador. El director atlético del Guadalupe Center por años, Aguirre fue homenajeado poco antes de su fallecimiento cuo oficiales de Kansas City le pusieron su nombre al centro comunitario del Westside. En diciembre, la Liga Juvenil del Guadalupe Center, que le da a niños de entre las edades de 4 y a quienes cursan el tercer año de la secundaria una oportunidad de exhibir sus habilidades, expidas a un nuevo recinto apropiadamente el Centro Comunitario Tony Aguirre del 2050 W de Pennway en Kansas City, Mo. El sueño de Tony fue el de hacer que los niños vinieran aquí y jugaran y contaran con This was Tony s dream to have the kids come here play have a nice facility, Cris Medina, president CEO of Guadalupe Centers Inc., told Hispanic News. I know he is watching down on us, but it would be nice to have him here mingling with the kids the families. The Youth League at GCI had been playing its basketball games at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall, which has one court. The youth basketball program has grown in popularity, serving youths not only from the area neighborhood but also teens on the Missouri Kansas sides with the influx of new teams we needed more space, Medina said. The gym at Sacred Heart is not large enough to hle un buen recinto, le dijo a Hispanic News Cris Medina, presidente y ejecutivo de Guadalupe Centers Inc. Yo sé que él nos está miro desde arriba, pero sería bonito tenerlo aquí mezclándose con los muchachos y con las familias. La Liga Juvenil de GCI había estado jugo sus juegos de baloncesto en el Hall de la parroquia de la Sagrada Familia, el cual tiene una cancha. El programa juvenil de baloncesto ha crecido en popularidad, atendiendo no tan solo a jóvenes del vecindario del área, sino que también a adolescentes de las lados de Kansas y Missouri y con el flujo de nuevos equipos necesitábamos más espacio, dijo Medina. El gimnasio del Sagrado Corazón no es lo suficientemente gre como para albergar a todos los equipos o a las multitudes que vienen a verlos. PRSRT STD U.S POSTAGE PAID KCMO PERMIT NO. 990 all the teams or the crowd that comes to watch them. However, moving league games to the Aguirre Center allows access to two courts a newer facility. By playing one game an hour over there (at Sacred Heart), we were getting done pretty late. And these are little kids ages 4 through 7, so they would be up pretty late. With the move, we are done by 8:30 or 8:45 at night. Medina said some GCI programs such as the high school s physical education program after-school activities already use the Aguirre Center, but it s the first time the basketball league has entered its doors. For many of these young athletes, it will be the first time to dribble a basketball down a court at the Tony Aguirre Community Center. Over time, they will learn about the legacy of Aguirre his dedication to youth sports in the Hispanic community. Para muchos de estos jóvenes atletas, será la primera vez en que ellos maniobren con una pelota de baloncesto en la cancha del Centro Comunitario Tony Aguirre. Con el tiempo, ellos aprenderán respecto al legado de Aguirre y a su dedicación para con los deportes juveniles en la comunidad hispana. ESTAMOS VIVIENDO EL LEGADO DE TONY, DICE HERNÁNDEZ THE AGUIRRE CENTER /PAGE Sin embargo, el mudar los juegos de la liga al Centro Aguirre les permite tener acceso a dos canchas y a un recinto más nuevo. Al jugar un juego por hora allá (En el Sagrado Corazón), estábamos acabo bastante tarde, explico Medina. Y esos son niños pequeños de entre las edades de 4 y 7, por lo que tenían que estar en pie hasta bastante tarde. Con la movida, nosotros acabamos a las 8:30 ó a las 8:45 de la noche. Medina dijo que algunos programas de GCI tales como el programa de educación física de escuela secundaria y actividades para después de la escuela ya utilizan el Centro Aguirre, pero ésta es la primera vez que la liga de baloncesto cruza sus puertas. Estamos viviendo el legado de Tony, dijo él. Esto es algo que él nos inculcó y ahora nosotros estamos manteniendo esa tradición que él comenzó para el centro. EL CENTRO AGUIRRE/PÁGINA Manuel Rabbit Hernez, athletic director for GCI, was excited for these kids playing basketball at the Tony Aguirre Community Center. Hernez said it is a dream come true for him an honor to the legacy of Tony Aguirre. Manuel Rabbit Hernández, director atlético de GCI, se mostró entusiasmado por estos muchachos jugo baloncesto en el Centro Comunitario Tony Aguirre. Hernández dijo que un sueño se hizo realidad para él y un honor para el legado de Tony Aguirre. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon tours DST Output Co. on Kansas City s Westside announces Missouri First, an initiative to retool economic incentives to help longsting Missouri businesses to grow create new jobs. See page Southwest Blvd. Kansas City, MO PHONE:(816)472.KCHN FAX: (816) 931.NEWS kchnews@swbell.net VOL.13 NO.17

2 7 DE ENERO DEL Nixon s Initiative Aims For New Jobs At a new conference at DST Output, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announces his Missouri First program, an initiative that will retool the state economic incentives to help existing Missouri businesses exp create jobs. Longsting Missouri businesses are the pillar to the state s economy a key to the region s recovery, said Gov. Jay Nixon. From building the first capsules that took Americans into space to designing the batteries that powered the first international space station to pioneering the seeds that grow the crops that feed our nation the world, Nixon said, such longterm businesses dedicated to operating in the state are examples of Missouri s history of innovation entrepreneurship that span decades. To reward such loyalty to the state strengthen the area s rebound from the recession, Nixon introduced a new initiative Missouri First that retools the state s economic incentive programs to provide a boost to companies that already are in Missouri employ workers are considering expansion. Nixon toured companies in Kansas City s Westside in Springfield on Tuesday before announcing the new program. When you tour one of Missouri s proud companies, you see so much more than a place where people go to work, Nixon said after touring DST Output Co., 2600 Southwest Blvd. You see a place where the hard-working, sharp-thinking dedicated men women are making their lives, their communities our state stronger more prosperous. He said DST Output, which has been in Kansas City for about 40 years, is part of that tradition of companies loyal to the state to generations of Missourians by providing solid, stable employment. However, Nixon said, the problem is that the state s incentive programs treat both types of businesses the most loyal companies those out-of-state businesses that are thinking of moving to Missouri the same. We don t give folks who have been here for generations any extra consideration for their loyalty, their dedication or their impact our community, Nixon said. In other words, you get extra credit for being an outof-state company for simply thinking about relocating while you don t get any special consideration for being a Missouri KCK Saw Cuts Growth CONT./PAGE The Kansas City, Kan., police department celebrated the news that crime in the city had dropped to a new low, setting a record that the city had not seen in 22 years. Violent crimes dropped 20 percent property crimes dropped 16 percent. The strategies that were implemented by the police department in 2006 have proven once again to be effective in the reduction of violent crime in our community. These strategies focus on drug enforcement, quality-of-life issues, remaining flexible as crime patterns change, said Police Chief Samuel Breshears. Breshears attributes the city s reduction in crime stats to several factors. He said the police department s relationship with the community remains strong, the input from community partners is a cornerstone to the city s success, police officers commers have worked hard to remove violent offenders from the streets. In 2009, Mayor Joe Reardon was re-elected began his new term with the recession hitting hard in his hometown. Workers at the General Motors plant were facing layoffs uncertainty about whether they would continue production in Kansas City, Kan. Families in the city have had to tighten their budgets face rising gas prices food costs at the grocery store. Workers have either been laid off or have seen their work hours reduced, the mayor s office has had to tighten its financial belt. The Unified Government of Wyotte County also wielded its budget axe, making cuts in programs approving a 2010 budget that included employee furloughs, hiring pay freezes, suspensions in public work projects 10-percent trim in services programs. The drastic budget cut was required to meet a revenue shortfall of almost $12 million. According to a statement by the Unified Government, the dismal budget is painted by a drop in property values, declining sales tax receipts sharp cuts in promised state funding. In October 2009, Kansas City, Kan., police officers voted to accept a pay freeze in 2010 to avoid the layoff of 16 officers help the Unified Government manage a budget crisis. As the police officers accepted the pay freeze, they have joined thouss of other Unified Government workers affected by the revenue shortfall. More than 1,000 non-union employees are facing a two-year freeze on pay raises 15 unpaid furlough days. Hundreds of union Unified Government workers also are accepting pay freezes furlough days. Public safety personnel are protected from the 15-day unpaid furloughs imposed on other employees. Despite the recession in 2009, Village West has continued to grow with the addition of new stores. Wal-Mart Best Buy are open at the Plaza at the Speedway complex currently under construction is a Taco Bell restaurant at the same site. Future projects in the Village West complex are the Cerner- Kansas City Wizards development a Hollywood Casino, which was approved by the Kansas Lottery Gaming board. The first phase of Schlitterbahn Water Park opened in July The local Carpenters District Council of Kansas City organized a union protest outside the water park during the summer. More than 100 union workers stood outside the park letting officials know that they were upset that local jobs were awarded to outof-state workers. Construction at the park will continue through 2011 as the company builds lodging, shops, restaurants other attractions along the river walk. When the park is complete it will offer 750,000 square feet of retail space 1,100 lodging units. Local union leaders continue to protest the project have urged the Unified Government to push Schlitterbahn officials to hire local workers on the project that they uphold their minority hiring agreement. As businesses on the western edge of the city opened their doors, the Argentine neighborhood in KCK has watched another business close its doors. The Sonic Drive in closed in 2009, leaving another empty storefront on Strong Avenue. The small Argentine community lost its grocery store several years ago has not been able to attract another into the community. But there may be Missouri State Rep. Tim Flook, 34th district, a Republican, said the Missouri First program shows longterm businesses that the state supports appreciates their loyalty. hope on the horizon for Argentine. Schier Products has expressed interest in building at the former site of Structural Steel. Mike Ismert, owner of Schier Products, conducted a town hall meeting to discuss his plans for the site. Community residents say they are open to the new business moving onto the former steel site, but have expressed a concern about semi-truck traffic traveling close to Vega Park the children that play soccer there. In 2009, the Argentine community honored one of their citizens by renaming the Argentine Community Center as the Joseph E. Amayo Sr. Center. Also in 2009, new homes were built in the community under the supervision of the Argentine Neighborhood Development Association (ANDA). Ann Murguia, executive director of ANDA District 3 Commissioner for the Unified Government, was the focus of ethics questions from Commissioner Mark Holl, who asked about ANDA s request for federal stimulus dollars that were designated for Wyotte County. Two ethical questions were raised neither had simple answers. The questions were: Should a commissioner being paid by the local city government who is also serving as a paid executive director of a not-for-profit organization be able to receive federal stimulus money for his or her agency? The second question asked whether this same commissioner should be able to receive local government funding for his or her not-for-profit agency. When these questions were raised, Commissioner Mark Holl asked that the Code of Ethics be reviewed updated. He asked that Section of the Code of Ethics to be updated with the following new wording, an ordinance resolution prohibiting Unified Government elected officials from serving as an employee, legal officer, trustee, director or legal representative of a CDC (Community Development Corporation) or CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) that receives financial resources directly from the Unified Government or from federal or state agencies or programs administered through the Unified Government. The revised Code of Ethics was approved at the regular meeting of the Ethics Commission. KCK Vio Cortes y Crecimiento CONT./PÁGINA Las estrategias que fueron implementadas por el departamento de policía en el 2006 han probado una vez más ser efectivas en la reducción de los crímenes violentos en nuestra comunidad. Estas estrategias se enfocan en reforzamiento de las leyes en contra de las drogas, en problemas de calidad de vida y permanecen flexibles como cambios de padrones en los crímenes, dijo el Jefe de la Policía Samuel Breshears. Breshears atribuye la reducción en las estadísticas del crimen de la ciudad a varios factores. Él dijo que la relación del departamento de policía con la comunidad permanece fuerte, las opiniones de socios comunitarios es una piedra angular en el sucedo de la ciudad y los agentes y comantes de la policía han trabajado con ahínco para remover a perpetradores violentos de las calles. En 2009, el Alcalde Joe Reardon fue reelecto a un nuevo periodo al momento en que la recesión golpeaba duro a su ciudad. Trabajadores de la Planta General Motors estaban enfrento despidos e incertidumbre respecto a si continuarían producción en Kansas City, Kan. Familias en la ciudad han tenido que restringir sus presupuestos y enfrentar crecientes precios en la gasolina y los costos de comestibles en la tienda de abarrotes. Algunos trabajadores han sido despedidos o han visto una reducción en sus horas, y la oficina del alcalde ha tenido que apretar el cinturón financiero. El Gobierno Unificado del Condado de Wyotte County también blió su hacha presupuestaria, haciendo recortes en programas y aprobo un presupuesto para el 2010 que incluye alejamiento del trabajo sin recibir paga para los empleados, contratos y congelamiento de salarios, suspensión de proyectos de trabajos públicos y un recorte de un 10 por ciento en servicios y programas. El drástico recorte presupuestario fue requerido para cumplir con una reducción de ingresos de casi $12 millones. Según unan declaración emitida por el Gobierno Unificado, el deprimido presupuesto está pintado por una baja en los valores de las propiedades, una disminución en los recibos de impuestos a la venta y agudos recortes en promesas de fondos del estado. En octubre del 2009, agentes de la policía de Kansas City, Kan., votaron para aceptar un congelamiento de salarios en el 2010 para evitar el despido de 16 agentes y Missouri State Rep. Mike Talboy, 37th district, a Democrat, said, It s time to get people back to work time to make sure our economy moves forward. company that has been here for generations. At the same time, longtime employers may be eligible for larger incentives offered by other states trying to lure them away from Missouri. That simply isn t right, Nixon said. It s time to balance the playing field be more aggressive in helping current Missouri businesses grow. That is what the Missouri First initiative is all about. Under current law, businesses are eligible to apply for a variety of state economic incentives if they plan to either exp operations within Missouri or relocate from another state. These incentives are subject to a specific cap per business per year, with no distinction between existing Missouri employers out-of-state businesses. Also, some out-of-state businesses could be eligible for larger overall incentives than existing Missouri businesses because of additional economic tools that are available to help companies relocate to the state. Such additional incentives often help defray the costs of constructing roads other major infrastructure items that are necessary to prepare property for a business relocation. Missouri First would change the law regulating certain incentives to authorize the Department of Economic Development to provide additional resources to existing businesses that are considering expansions in the state. Specifically, the department would be allowed to increase the incentive cap for businesses that have had a presence in Missouri for at least five years. The department would be able to increase the cap by up to 2 percent of the total incentive amount for each five-year increment the company has been located in Missouri up to 10 percent of the total incentive for companies that have been in Missouri for 25 years or more. That is a real benefit to our most loyal employees, Nixon said, a reward that says thankyou for your longsting investment in the state a reward that we think will help jumpstart our economy. Missouri First would apply to a number of state economic incentive programs, including Quality Jobs Enhanced Enterprise Zone, as well the New Job Training, Retained Job Training, Customized Training programs. While the initiative provides additional resources to existing Missouri businesses, it will not increase the overall size of any economic incentive programs. Steve Hooley, president chief operating officer of DST Output, said the company, which employs more than 5,000 workers, was proud to be one of the backdrops in the state for Nixon s new program. State Rep. Tim Flook, a Republican representing the 34th district, said Nixon s initiative addresses an important issue keeping loyal businesses in Missouri when other states are trying to lure them away. The incentive packages are going to focus much or more on them (loyal businesses) as they are on the new businesses we are bringing in. State Rep. Mike Talboy, a Democrat representing the 37th district, thanked Nixon during the announcement for his leadership. It s time to get people back to work time to make sure our economy moves forward. ayudar al Gobierno Unificado a administrar la crisis presupuestaria. Al aceptar el congelamiento de salarios, los agentes de la policía se han unido a miles de otros trabajadores del Gobierno Unificado afectados por la disminución de los ingresos. Más de empleados no pertenecientes a sindicatos están enfrento un congelamiento de dos años en sus pagas y 15 días de alejamiento del trabajo sin recibir paga impuesta a otros empleados. A pesar de la recesión en el 2009, Village West ha continuado creciendo con la adición de nuevas tiendas. Wal-Mart y Best Buy tienen sus puertas abiertas en la Plaza en el complejo de la Pista de Velocidad y actualmente se encuentra bajo construcción un restaurante de la cadena Taco Bell en el mismo lugar. Entre los futuros proyectos del complejo Village West se encuentran el desarrollo Cerner-Kansas City Wizards y un Casino Hollywood, el cual fue aprobado por la junta de la Lotería y los Juegos de Azar de Kansas. La primera fase del Parque Acuático Schlitterbahn abrió sus puertas en julio del El Concilio local del Distrito de Carpinteros de Kansas City, organizó una protesta sindical afuera del parque acuático durante el verano. Más de cien trabajadores del sindicato estuvieron en frente del parque dándole a entender a oficiales que se encontraban molestos que trabajos locales fueran otorgados a trabajadores de fuera del estado. La construcción en el parque continuará a través del 2011 mientras la compañía construye alojamientos, tiendas, restaurantes y otras atracciones junto a la vereda que va junto al río. Cuo el parque sea completado ofrecerá pies cuadrados de espacios para tiendas al detalle y unidades para alojamiento. Líderes sindicales locales continúan protesto contra el proyecto y han urgido al Gobierno Unificado que ejerza presión sobre los oficiales de Schlitterbahn para que contraten a trabajadores locales en el proyecto y que respeten sus acuerdos pata contratar minorías. Mientras negocios en el límite oeste de la ciudad abren sus puertas, el vecindario de Argentine en KCK ha visto a otros negocios cerrar sus puertas. El Sonic Drive In cerró en el 2009, dejo vacío otro local comercial en la Avenida Strong. La pequeña comunidad de Argentine perdió su tienda de abarrotes o almacén hace varios años y Missouri First is the third major component of Nixon s jobs package for The package also includes the Missouri Science Research Investment Act (MOSIRA), which will create a dedicated fund to help attract grow high-tech businesses in the state, Training for Tomorrow, an initiative that will invest $12 million in educating Missourians for in-dem careers at Missouri s community colleges. When asked what impact Kansas City s earnings tax, which is deducted from employees paychecks, had on state incentives, Nixon told Hispanic News, That s a local issue we would certainly listen to what the locals have to say about that. He said the earnings tax is a significant portion of Kansas City s revenue that an alternative source of money would have to continue supporting services if the tax were eliminated. Talboy said he has never heard that the earnings tax had a negative impact on job growth. He said he would have to examine at all angles of the tax before taking any stance on it. no ha podido atraer otro a la comunidad. Pero allí pudieran vislumbrase esperanzas en el horizonte para Argentine. Productos Schier ha expresado interés en construir en el ex sitio de Acero Estructural. Mike Ismert, propietario de Productos Schier, realizó una reunión tipo ayuntamiento para discutir sus planes para el sitio. Residentes de la comunidad dijeron estar abiertos a que se muden nuevos negocios al ex sitio del acero, pero han expresado preocupación sobre el tráfico de camiones remolque viajo cercanos al Parque Vega y los niños que juegan fútbol allí. En 2009, la comunidad de Argentine le rindió homenaje a uno de sus ciudadanos al renombrar el Centro Comunitario de Argentine con el nombre de Joseph E. Amayo Sr. Center. También en el 2009, se construyeron nuevas casas en la comunidad bajo la supervisión de la Asociación de Desarrollo Vecinal de Argentine (ANDA, por sus siglas en ingles). Ann Murguía, directora ejecutiva de ANDA y Comisionada por el Distrito 3 del Gobierno Unificado, fue el foco de preguntas de índole ético de parte del Comisionado Mark Holl, quien preguntó respecto al pedido por parte de ANDA de dólares provenientes del estímulo federal que fueron diseñados para el Condado de Wyotte. Dos preguntas de índole ético fueron formuladas y ninguna de ellas tuvo una simple respuesta. Las preguntas fueron: Debería un Comisionado que recibir sueldo del gobierno citadino local quien también es directora ejecutiva de su agencia sin fines de lucro. Cuo estas preguntas fueron formuladas, el Comisionado Mark Holl pidió que el Código de Éticas fuera revisado y puesto al corriente. Él pidió que la sección del Código de Éticas fuera puesto al corriente con nuevas palabras, una ordenanza y resolución prohibiendo que oficiales electos del Gobierno Unificado se desempeñen como empleados, oficiales legales, miembros de juntas, directores o representantes legales de un CDC (Corporación de Desarrollo Comunitario) o CHDO (Organización Comunal De Desarrollo de Viviendas) que reciben recursos financieros directamente del Gobierno Unificado o de agencias estatales o federales o de programas administrados a través del Gobierno Unificado. El revisado Código de Éticas fue aprobado en la reunión regular de la Comisión de Éticas.

3 7 DE ENERO DEL 2010 SPORTS Chiefs new era? Same results Head coach Todd Haley is searching for answers to a tough first season. JOHN SILVA Hispanic News As we look forward to 2010 there is still time to reflect on There were some things that brought passion excitement in sports - Missouri s run to the elite eight in the NCAA Men s Basketball Tournament Arrowhead s hosting of an exhibition game between Mexico s two biggest soccer clubs, Chivas America. Then there was the same old, same old that were the Kansas City Royals. In spite of a revamped stadium they managed to field a team that kept them in the doldrums of the majors. The biggest story undoubtedly revolved around the Chiefs. A year ago Scott Pioli was hired by Clark Hunt to run the football side of the Chiefs operation while Denny Thum was elevated to team president. Pioli s first big decision involved hiring a head coach. Some thought his top choice was New Engl offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Before Pioli could talk to McDaniels, the young coach was snatched up by rival Denver to replace Mike Shanahan. Shanahan was a popular choice to come to KC but Pioli led on Arizona offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Considered a hot property Haley had no head coaching experience but was thought to have excellent personnel instincts as well as a highly evolved offensive acumen. Haley s temperament was a concern among fans yearning for a more experienced h to guide the club. They were given a reason to chirp quickly as an explosive article detailed a conversation between Haley locker room leader Brian Waters. The Pro Bowl guard was reportedly told by Haley he could win two games bringing in 22 players off the street. It would take Haley ten weeks to surpass that plateau the remark kept being a focus to fan s displeasure until the Chiefs got the third win. In August, Haley took an unprecedented step in team history firing offensive coordinator Chan Gaily midway through the exhibition schedule took over the play calling reigns himself. The team showed grit against Baltimore in week one on the road keeping things close until the fourth quarter. It was week two when the new regime s honeymoon officially ended. Facing the gauntlet of all four NFC East teams following the home opener, fans would ve accepted going 1-5 as long as KC could beat Oakl at Arrowhead. A loss led many to question Haley s competency after facing a putrid performance by Raiders QB Jamarcus Russell who still managed a last minute drive to win. The high water mark for the season occurred two weeks after the bye. The Chiefs victory over Oakl set the stage for a match with the world champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Todd Haley grew up in Pittsburgh where his father Dick was the personnel guru for the 70 s dynasty. With Dad in town, the Chiefs played an emotional game beating the Steelers in a overtime thriller. Those two wins coincided with two personnel moves which benefited the offense in the second half of the season. The team released running back Larry Johnson after tweeting negative comments towards Haley fans alike. That allowed Jamaal Charles to be unleashed. The second-year Texas back gained more yards in the second half of the season than anyone else save NFL rushing leader Chris Johnson. Pioli also picked up the contract of Chris Chambers after the Chargers released the receiver. In three consecutive weeks Chambers came up with big plays in the fourth quarter giving the Chiefs a chance to win while Dwayne Bowe served a four-game, league-mated suspension. Perhaps the biggest story of the year is the team s lack of progress from last year. The club is laying the foundation for the future for the second time in three years for the first time since 1990 the fans stayed home to the point where a game was blacked out on local television. Changes are expected at Arrowhead after having the third worst record in the NFL for the second consecutive year. Defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast s 3-4 defensive schemes yielded little more results than the futility seen nearing a decade of poor defensive performances. The offensive line is still in a shambles after plugging in lowly regarded acquisitions dems attention during the off-season. Chiefs fans knew it would be a long season thankfully for them it s over. They ve paid their dues hopefully for them the patience will begin to pay off next year. In loving Memory Albert Lascon, Sr. Albert Lascon, Sr, 91 of Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 at North Kansas City Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Redemptorist Fathers Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the McGilley Midtown Chapel, where a rosary was prayed. Al was born August 26, 1918 in Brownsville, TX will be greatly missed by family neighbors. Al grew up in Richmond, MO met the Love of His Life, Marie Perez in Hampton, IA. Marie preceded him in death in He was a devoted husb greatly missed her. Al was a proud veteran of WWII member of the 84th Infantry known as the Rail Splitters. His memories of the War those he served with will be missed. Al worked in the coal mines of Minnesota Missouri farmed in Iowa, Missouri Minnesota after the war, before settling in the Kansas City area. He retired after 37 years as a welder foreman for Stard Steel of North Kansas City. He sometimes worked 2 jobs (the other at Columbia Steel) to raise support their seven children. His proud work ethic will always be remembered appreciated. When someone in the Open 6 days a week Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am till 6:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm old neighborhood needed something fixed, from cars to appliances, Al was always willing to help. In addition to his wife parents, Al was preceded in death by three sons, Robert, Michael John; five siblings, Ignacio Lascon, Chima Lascon, Josephine Lascon, Esperanza Lascon Jesus Lascon. His survivors include his oldest son, Albert Lascon, Jr. his wife Sherry of Kansas City, KS, his daughters Josie Lascon of Overl Park, KS Mary Velasquez of North Kansas City son Joseph Lascon his wife Susan of Lee s Summit, MO; 15 grchildren 21 great grchildren; numerous extended family friends. Al s family would like to thank his neighbors who helped him many times during his latter years. A special thanks to a young man named Josh neighbors Sharon, Allen Bud. Low inflation leaves tax deductions mostly unchanged By Jason Alderman When it comes to inflation, 2009 was a good news/bad news kind of year with a few mixed messages thrown in for good measure. According to one widely used inflation measurement, the Department of Labor s Consumer Price Index for urban consumers (CPI-U), the rate of inflation actually fell for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2009, compared to the same period a year earlier. (Remember, gasoline prices, which spiked during 2008 impacted numerous other expenses, subsided considerably in 2009.) Those whose bills have continued to rise probably would debate whether it was actually cheaper to live in 2009 than in Regardless, this is an important statistic because the IRS uses the third-quarter CPI- U to determine whether dozens of tax-related numbers such as income tax bracket limits maximum retirement savings plan contributions will stay the same or increase in the following tax year. The good news is that although many savers feared that retirement plan contribution limits might actually drop for the first time ever, the IRS determined that provisions in the Social Security Act prohibit such reductions. The bad news, Cuo se trata de la inflación, 2009 es en cierto modo un año de buenas y malas noticias, con varios mensajes diversos añadidos para completar la cosa. De acuerdo con una medición de la inflación ampliamente utilizada, el Indice de Precios al Consumidor del Departamento de Trabajo para consumidores metropolitanos (CPI-U), la tasa de inflación en realidad disminuyó para el trimestre que terminó el 30 de septiembre, 2009, comparado con el mismo periodo del año anterior. (Recuerde que los precios de la gasolina, que se dispararon durante el 2008 e impactaron otros numerosos gastos, cedieron considerablemente en 2009). Aquellos cuyas cuentas han continuado aumento probablemente discutirán si en realidad fue más barato vivir en 2009 que en Independientemente, este es una importante estadística porque el IRS utiliza el CIP-U del tercer trimestre para determinar si docenas de números relacionados con los impuestos tales como el límite de la clasificación del impuesto sobre la renta y las máximas contribuciones del plan de ahorro para el retiro permanecerán de la misma forma o incrementarán el próximo año fiscal. La buena noticia es que aunque muchos ahorradores temen que los límites de contribuciones del plan de retiro pueden en realidad caer por primera vez, el IRS determina que las disposiciones de la Ley del Seguro Social prohíben tales reducciones. La mala noticia, para aquellos a los que les hubiera gustado aumentar tales contribuciones el próximo año, es que no pueden hacer ésto. Aún peor, debido a que la inflación fue tan baja, por primera vez en décadas, los beneficiarios del Seguro Social no recibirán incrementos de beneficio de costo de la vida en 2010, a pesar de Medicare Part D (cobertura de medicamentos de prescripción), se espera que las primas se incrementen. Ante noticias mixtas, el IRS dejó sin cambios la mayoría de las deducciones fiscales que están sujetas a ajuste por inflación anual, aunque algunas aumentaron ligeramente. Aquí un resumen de algunos de los puntos de referencia fiscal comunes: Las exenciones de impuestos federales personales permanecen constantes en $3,650 por persona. for those who would have liked to increase such contributions next year, is that they cannot do so. Even worse, because inflation was so low, for the first time in decades, Social Security beneficiaries will not receive a cost-ofliving benefit increase in 2010, even though Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) premiums are expected to rise. On the mixed news front, the IRS left unchanged most tax deductions that are subject to annual inflation adjustments, although a few did creep up slightly. Here s a summary of some common tax benchmarks: Federal personal tax exemptions remain constant at $3,650 per individual. The stard tax deduction for heads of households increases by just $50 to $8,400. It remains unchanged at $11,400 for married couples filing jointly $5,700 for singles those who are married but file separately. Various tax bracket thresholds will increase slightly for example, the threshold between the 15 percent 25 percent tax brackets for married couples filing jointly increases by $100 to $68,000. The annual gift tax exclusion remains unchanged at $13,000. La baja inflación deja las deducciones de impuestos en su mayoría sin cambios por: Jason Alderman La deducción estándar de impuestos por jefe de hogar aumenta por sólo $50 a $8,400. Permanece sin cambio en $11,400 para parejas casadas que presentan impuestos conjuntamente y $5,700 para personas solteras y aquellos que están casados pero que presentan impuestos separadamente. Varios umbrales de categorías tributarias aumentarán ligeramente, por ejemplo, el umbral entre el 15 por ciento y 25 porciento de clasificación fiscal para parejas casadas que presentan declaración de impuestos de forma conjunta aumenta de $100 a $68,000. La exclusión del impuesto anual sobre donaciones permanece sin cambio en $13,000. La base de salario gravable del Seguro Social (límite superior de ingresos sujeto a impuestos del Seguro Social) permanece sin cambio en $106,800 La contribución máxima anual a los planes 401(k), 403(b) y 457 permanecen sin cambio en $16,500 (más $5,500 adicionales para aquellos mayores de 50). El límite anual para contribuciones combinadas de empleado y empleador a tales planes permanece en $49,000. La contribución máxima a un Roth IRA regular permanece sin cambio en $5,000 (aquellos mayores de 50 o más pueden contribuir con $1,000 adicionales). Parejas casadas que presentan impuestos en conjunto verán la cantidad que ellos pueden contribuir a Roth IRA reducida gradualmente si su ingreso bruto ajustado excede los $167,000 - un incremento de $1,000 sobre el nivel del 2009, de reducción progresiva de la limitación hasta el fondo para otros permanece sin cambio en $105,000 Vaya a para otros cambios fiscales para el Conclusión: En 2010, la inflación juega un papel menor en términos de cambios en el umbral de los impuestos comparado con años anteriores. Jason Alderman dirige los programas de educación financiera de Visa. Para inscribirse y recibir un Boletín de Noticias Electrónico financiero personal gratuito mensualmente, vaya a com/newsletter. The Social Security taxable wage base (upper income limit subject to Social Security taxes) remains unchanged at $106,800. The maximum annual contribution to 401(k), 403(b) 457 plans remains unchanged at $16,500 (plus an additional $5,500 for those over age 50). The annual limit for combined employee employer contributions to such plans remains at $49,000. The maximum contribution to a regular or Roth IRA remains unchanged at $5,000 (those aged 50 older can contribute an additional $1,000). Married couples filing jointly will see the amount they can contribute to a Roth IRA gradually phased out if their adjusted gross income exceeds $167,000 a $1,000 increase over 2009 s level; the phase-out limitation floor for others remains unchanged at $105,000. Check for other 2010 tax changes. Bottom line: In 2010, inflation pays a very minor role in terms of tax threshold changes compared to previous years. Jason Alderman directs Visas financial education programs. Sign up for his free monthly e-newsletter at For news it s

4 7 DE ENERO DEL Sherlock Holmes Wild Return By Molly Yarnevich Movies Peliculas Rea First Goal: 500 Signatures by Jan. 19 Sherlock Holmes, the 19th century detective character, is the brilliant brainchild of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes, the 2009 movie, is the frenetically fun brainchild of director Guy Ritchie. The film stars Robert Downey, Jr. as our hero Jude Law as his cohort, Dr. Watson. Downey is effervescent. He imbues Holmes with a playfulness spark that plays very well on the big screen. Downey is one of those rare actors who play characters effortlessly. Like Robert DeNiro Philip Seymour Hoffman, I would be happy in a theatre observing them watch paint dry. I am not so enthralled with Jude Law. He is pleasant enough, but I don t consider him a heavy-hitter. He s not spectacular here, but he does a nice job tapping into the subdued tone of Watson. And it works, as intended, to direct the spotlight to Downey who comes alive in it. The action centers on a villain who has returned from the dead, after being hanged for murder, to resume his killing spree. Lord Blackwood (played adequately by Mark Strong) employs a dash of the occult in his work. And he looks like Andy Garcia playing Count Dracula - a bit silly for me a bit distracting. He is hell bent on killing any members of Parliament who will not st with him in his quest to take over the world. Hokey? Yes. Another character I wasn t impressed with is Irene Adler, Sherlock s muse, played by Rachel McAdams. She is lovely enough meant to be a vixen not above pick-pocketing, but she fails to entice me or Sherlock. McAdams does not play her with enough sex appeal. Don t get me wrong, I wasn t looking for an extended sex scene to interrupt all the good crime/mystery action, but I expected more vamp from the only woman who could turn Sherlock s head as well as get inside it. My favorite thing about this film, apart from Downey is the pace. It is fast fantastic. The dialogue is clever I think Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham (also credited with Invictus ) Simon Kinberg did excellent work here bringing the spirit of Sherlock Holmes to us. From what I know of Sherlock Holmes, he is much of what we experience in this film. From his penchant for disguises his brotherly love for Watson to his bohemian lifestyle sharp tongue, he is great fun to watch jump about the streets of Londontown. I want to note too, that Guy Ritchie did a good turn here by staying out of the way of this movie. Much like Snatch, he let the actors run with the script make the movie. I recommend this movie as pure escape, much as I suspect Sir Conan Doyle intended his novels to be. I very much enjoyed watching the inner workings of Holmes mind as he details his complex actions before he performs them for us, not to mention his dissection of the small details of a scene that unravel the larger mystery. It s great fun to see. Rated PG-13 Running time128 min Released by Lin Pictures REWARD~RECOMPENSA Up to $2,700 REWARD For Information Leading to the arrest of persons Responsible for the death of Mauro Brito Pacheco Recompensa de mas $2,700 por información que nos conduzca al arresto des las personas TIPS CONT./PAGE Rea said he was raised by civic-active parents the late Marie Rea Crispin Rea Sr. who instilled in him a calling to volunteerism, which includes his work in the Police Athletic League summer program, as an assistant coach for flag football at McCoy Elementary as a little league soccer coach. His goals as a school board member include working to regain the public s confidence. We have to tap into the wisdom of the people who live in the district, he said, so the district can create a network of support for its students. My goal in my first term is to serve on a school board va más allá de la población latina. En la actualidad trabajo como una asistente para el Alcalde de Kansas City Mark Funkhouser, Rea dice que tiene la experiencia necesaria para desempeñarse efectivamente como miembro de la junta. Yo he aprendido mucho cómo las cosas (Políticas) funcionan. Yo he aprendido cómo el mundo de las entidades sin fines de lucro funciona. He aprendido cómo funciona nuestro sistema educacional y los diferentes niveles de gobierno. Un graduado en el 2008 de la Universidad Park y de la Escuela Secundaria St. Mary s en Independence, Rea tiene un título en Ciencias Políticas, Administración Pública y planea asistir a la escuela de derecho. Él también fue electo para servir como Miembro del Comité Demócrata del Condado de Jackson en el Precinto 13. Pero he aprendido más en mi primer año en la oficina del alcalde que en todos mis cuatro años en la escuela de pre graduados. Rea dijo haber sido criado por padres que eran activistas cívicos la difunta Marie Rea of a fully accredited district. Kansas City currently is provisionally accredited its programs will be reviewed again by A key to that accreditation is re-engaging all the stakeholders of the district, from parents to business leaders to civic leaders, who will help support educate the district s students. He said the student population is less than 50 percent of what it was in The number has dropped from 35,000 to about 17,000, a sign that parents are looking for other ways to educate their children. We have to make the district attractive for families. It can t be a motivating force for families not to move to Kansas City y Crispín Rea Sr. quienes le inculcaron un llamado al voluntariado, lo que incluye su trabajo en el programa de verano de la Liga Atlética de la Policía, como asistente del entrenador en el juego de flag football en la Escuela Elemental McCoy y como entrenador de fútbol de las pequeñas ligas. Sus objetivos como miembro de la junta escolar incluyen trabajar para recuperar la confianza del público. Tenemos que sacar provecho de la sabiduría de la gente que vive en el distrito, dijo él, por lo que el distrito puede crear una red de apoyo para sus estudiantes. Mi meta en mi primer periodo es la de servir en la junta escolar de un distrito completamente acreditado. Kansas City está en la actualidad provisionalmente acreditado y sus programas serán revisados nuevamente en el Una clave para esa acreditación es la de volver a hacer participar a todos los accionistas del distrito, desde los padres hasta los líderes de los negocios hasta los líderes cívicos, quienes ayudarán a apoyar y educar a los estudiantes del distrito. Él dice que la población estudiantil es menos de un 50 por or to choose an alternative to send their children to a private school or to a charter school. Another part of his platform, Rea said, is supporting term limits for school board members. Philosophically, the political science student in me doesn t like term limits. At a higher level of public office, when you have a good elected official that has the support of the people, then that person should be allowed to serve (without term limits), he said. But the school district is a special case. There is a democratic process that not very many people participate in so I like term limits can serve as a buffer sort of a security barrier. El Primer Objetivo de Rea: 500 Firmas para el 19 de enero CONT./PÁGINA Perceptions of lower risk may influence decisions to experiment with drugs Adolescents across all age groups perceive a greater risk to smoking cigarettes than the use of alcohol other substances including cocaine LSD, according to a new report based on a national survey sponsored by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). An individual s perception of risk about a substance can be a key factor whether they decide to refrain from using. We are on the right track with cigarette smoking need to keep raising awareness among teens about the dangers of other substances, said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. Understing that perception of harm is a strong predictor of potential substance use among young people can help guide the development of substance prevention messages. The survey found that although the perception of risk in terms of cigarette smoking remained relatively constant among all adolescent groups, the perception of risk associated with other types of substances varied considerably by gender age. Key findings from the NS- DUH (National Survey on Drug Use Health) survey include: Nearly 70 percent of adolescents aged perceived great risk from smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day. This rate was stable across age groups. Only 40 percent of adolescents perceived great risk from binge drinking (having five or more drinks of alcohol once or twice a week), just over one third (34.2 percent) perceived great risk from smoking marijuana once a month. About half perceived great risk in using cocaine once a month (49.7 percent) or LSD once or twice (50.9 percent). ciento de lo que era en La cantidad ha disminuido desde hasta cerca de , una señal de que los padres están busco otras maneras de educar a sus hijos. Tenemos que hacer que el distrito sea atractivo para las familias. No puede ser una fuerza motivadora para que las familias no se muden a Kansas City o escojan una alternativa de enviar a sus hijos a escuelas privadas o escuelas charter. Otra parte de su plataforma, Rea dijo, es la de apoyar límites a los periodos de los miembros de la junta escolar. Filosóficamente, el estudiante de ciencias políticas en mi no gusta del término límites. A un nivel más alto en un cargo público, cuo uno tiene a un buen oficial electo que tiene el apoyo de la gente, entonces a esa persona se le debería permitir servir (Sin límites de periodos), dijo él. Pero el distrito escolar es un caso especial. Allí existe un proceso democrático en el que no muchas personas participan, por lo que me gustan los límites a los periodos para servir como una barrera un tipo de barrera de seguridad. Adolescents Perceive Greater Risk to Using Tobacco Products Than Illicit Drugs or Binge Drinking Females were more likely than males to perceive great risk from smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day, from having five or more drinks of alcohol once or twice a week, from smoking marijuana once a month; males were more likely than females to perceive great risk from trying heroin once or twice. Perceptions of Risk from Substance Abuse among Adolescents is based on the responses of 44,979 adolescents aged participating in the SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use Health (NSDUH). The full report is available online at: s a m h s a. g o v / 2 k 9 / / R i s k P e r c e p t i o n s. cfm. It may also be obtained by calling the SAMHSA Health Information Network at SAMHSA-7 ( ) or at: ncadistore. samhsa. gov/ catalog/productdetails. aspx?productid= All tips are annonymous Su identidad se mantendrá anónima

5 7 DE ENERO DEL DE ENERO DEL 2010 CLASSIFIEDS & PUBLIC NOTICE CLASIFICADOS & ANUNCIOS PÚBLICOS PATROL OFFICER KANSAS CITY, KANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT The Unified Government of Wyotte County/Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is currently accepting applications for Patrol Officer. For more information regarding qualifications instructions on how to apply, please visit our websites at org or You may also contact our Recruiting Office at JOIN or Human Resources at Deadline: February 10, EOE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE NORTH OAK TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held by the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Missouri, commencing at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at the Town Pavilion Conference Center, 1100 Walnut, 4th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri, regarding the proposed Fifth Amendment (the Amendment ) to the North Oak Tax Increment Financing Plan (the Plan ). 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6 7 DE ENERO DEL 2010 The Aguiree Center Offers More Convenience This is a dream come true for the kids this was Tony s dream for us to play here, Hernez said. What we want at Guadalupe is to make sure they (the youths) get something out of the game. It s not about winning, it s about learning basketball. Through the game, the young players learn discipline sportsmanlike conduct, he said. Mike Ruiz Jr., a nephew of Tony Aguirre, said he thinks the move was a good idea, bringing the game to a well-maintained facility. He said he appreciates what Sacred Heart Hall offered, but the Aguirre Center provides more convenience. Olivia Lopez, whose two grchildren are in the basketball program, said the need for a bigger facility means more people are coming into our community, that is great. Lopez said she enjoys visiting others in the crowd. It s exciting, it s definitely bigger than Sacred Heart. Keep your family safe. 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Pero Manuel (Rabbit) Hernández (Al centro) podrá compartir las anécdotas de un hombre que dio tanto a los juegos deportivos. There s a new vaccine to help protect you your 7-FLU your4 a new vaccine to help protectnumber. you familythere s from the flu a new toll-free LU 1- Most of these kids may not notice the floor that bears the name of Tony Aguirre, a legend Tony Aguirre. But Manuel (Rabbit) Hernez (center) will be able to share the stories of a man that gave so much to the game of sports. Vac FLU-4141 Keep your family safe. c Manuel Rabbit Hernández es el actual director atlético de GCI, un ex jugador de Aguirre y entrenador de baloncesto ahora. Él dijo que la movida permite que ocurran dos juegos al mismo tiempo y permite más espacio para espectadores para que así no repleten los costados de la cancha de baloncesto. Este es un sueño hecho realidad para los muchachos y el sueño de Tony fue que nosotros jugáramos aquí, dijo Hernández. Lo que queremos en el Guadalupe Center es asegurarnos que ellos (Los jóvenes) obtengan algo del juego. No se trata de ganar, no se trata de aprender baloncesto. Mediante el juego, los jugadores jóvenes aprenden disciplina y conducta deportiva, dijo él. Mike Ruiz Jr., un sobrino de Tony Aguirre, cree que la movida fue una buena idea, llevar el juego a un recinto bien mantenido. Él apreciaba lo que ofreció el Hall del Sagrado Corazón, pero el Centro Aguirre ofrece más conveniencia. Olivia López, cuyos dos nietos están en el programa de baloncesto, dijo que la necesidad de contar con un recinto más gre significa que más personas están viniendo a nuestra comunidad, eso es bueno. López dice que disfruta juntarse con otras personas entre los espectadores. Es fascinante, es definitivamente más gre que el sagrado Corazón FLU Lin We are living Tony s legacy, he said. This is something he instilled in us, now we are keeping that tradition going that he started for the center. 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FOR INFORMATION CALL ForCall information call: toll-free: TOLL-FREE, 24 HOURS A DAY FLU FLU-4141 ( ) PARA INFORMACION LLAME As the boys girls run down the court at the Tony Aguirre Community Center many of their parents seated in the sts remember the passion that Tony Aguirre felt about working with kids. Many of them like the idea of playing the basketball games at the center. Mientras los niños y las niñas corren en la cancha del Centro Comunitario Tony Aguirre, muchos de sus padres se sientan en las gradas recordo la pasión que Tony Aguirre sintió respecto a trabajar con muchachos. A muchos de ellos les gusta la idea de jugar juegos de baloncesto en el centro. toll-free, 24 hours a day GRATIS, 24 HORASS DEL DIA ( ) Missouri Department Health Senior Services Missouriof Department ofsenior Health Senior Services Missouri Department of Health Services AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Services EMPLOYER Services on a nondiscriminatory AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Services a nondiscriminatory basis. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER EMPLOYER on on a nondiscriminatory basis. basis. Funding by a federal grant from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention. Funding by abyfederal grant the Centers Disease Control Prevention. Funding a federal grantfrom from the Centers forfor Disease Control Prevention. Departamento de la Salud y Servicios para Adultos Mayores de Missouri UN EMPLEADOR DE OPORTUNIDADES EQUITATIVAS/ACCIÓN AFIRMATIVA Servicios ofrecidos basándose en prácticas no discriminatorias. Financiamiento proveído por un subsidio federal de parte de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades. F.Y.I Museum a New Haven for Latino Writers Collective in 2010 Writers to share, polish written works the third Saturdays of each month at Museum The Kansas City Museum is excited to be working with the Latino Writer s Collective of Kansas City in The Collective is a group of Latino writers living working in the Kansas City metropolitan area, helping each other hone polish their works for publication. It s mission is to foster an environment where the voices of Latino students, blue collar workers, professionals homemakers can be heard, contributing their experience vision to the larger Kansas City community. They will meet the third Saturdays of every month at 6 p.m. inside the Museum s StoryTarium, starting January 16th. The cost is free to attend All year round, the Museum is celebrating the centennial of its famous home, Corinthian Hall, 70 years of being Kansas City s museum of history. Special events activities are planned throughout the year to celebrate this milestone! About the Kansas City Museum: Kansas City Museum is housed in Corinthian Hall, the former Robert A. Long residence. The 1910 Beaux-Arts mansion is currently closed for restoration. The Museum s Visitor Center, the StoryTarium, a former planetarium that has been renovated into a historical video programming center, a special exhibit installed on the estate grounds about the Long family their famous home, are still open to the public. Kansas City Museum is operated by Union Station Kansas City, Inc. A public tax levy, ticketing, grants private donations fund the Museum. Admission to the Museum is free during the entire restoration period. 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