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VOL 20 No. 14
15 de Diciembre, 2016 * Periódico Bilingüe Kansas City
KC HISPANIC NEWS
www.KCHispanicNews.com
YOUR LATINO CONNECTION SINCE 1996
❖
Don’t lose hope,
DACA Students.
See page 6
No pierdan la
esperanza,
Estudiantes DACA.
Ver página 6.
TÚ CONEXIÓN LATINA DESDE 1996
“Be the hope,
Our Lady of Guadalupe
embracing mental “We are all her children
health awareness” and rejoice with her”
“Sea la esperanza,
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, “Somos
abrazando la concientización todos sus hijos y nos regocijamos con ella”
sobre salud mental”
At Our lady of
Guadalupe Shrine the
parishioners were
honored with the
presence of Bishop
James Johnston,
Jr. who celebrated
mass with Fr. Darvin
Salazar honoring Our
Lady of Guadalupe.
Johnston told the
congregation, “Our
Lady is a source of
joy, a sign of hope,
a sign of unity and a
sign of family.”
En el Santuario de
Nuestra Señora
de Guadalupe, los
feligreses fueron
honrados con la
presencia del Obispo
James Johnston Jr.,
quien celebró la misa
con el P. Darvin Salazar
honrando a Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe.
Johnston dijo a la
congregación, “Nuestra
Señora es una fuente
de alegría, un signo de
esperanza, un signo de
unidad y un signo de
familia”.
by Joe Arce and Debra DeCoster
Adriana and Uzziel Pecina were so grateful for the support and
love that has been bestowed upon them and their family from
the Kansas City community. It has been only a few weeks that
they lost their son Uzielito. A fundraiser was held in honor of
their son this past weekend.
Adriana y Uzziel Pecina estuvieron muy agradecidas por el apoyo
y el amor que se les ha otorgado a ellos y a su familia por parte
de la comunidad de Kansas City. Han pasado sólo unas semanas
desde que perdieron a su hijo Uzielito. Una recaudación de fondos
se llevó a cabo en honor de su hijo el pasado fin de semana.
by Joe Arce
W
hen
tragedy
strikes a family
the
initial
reaction can be
unbearably painful, stressful
and full of despair. For the
Uzziel and Adriana Pecina
family it was a mix of all those
emotions after they lost their
teenage son Uzziel “Uzielito”
Pecina, Jr. to suicide. From the
very beginning they knew they
had to broach this sensitive
topic and address it in a public
way. Their message, “Be
the hope, embracing mental
health awareness.”
That theme brought families,
friends,
co-workers
and
Uzielito’s classmates, and
others he had touched in his
short life, to create a benefit
traduce Gemma Tornero
C
uando la tragedia
golpea
a
una
familia, la reacción
inicial
puede
ser
insoportablemente dolorosa,
estresante
y
llena
de
desesperación. Para la familia
de Uzziel y Adriana Pecina
fue una mezcla de todas esas
emociones después de que
perdieron a su hijo adolescente
Uzziel “Uzzielito” Pecina, Jr.,
debido al suicidio. Desde el
principio sabían que tenían
que abordar este sensible
tema y hablarlo de manera
pública. Su mensaje, “Sea
la esperanza, abrazando la
concientización sobre salud
mental”.
jam session and dance with
Latino musicians from the
metro area.
Trio Aztlan, Uzziel’s band,
has been around for the
past 24 years and Uzielito,
a renowned musician in his
own right, played with them
for the past seven years.
The bands donated their
time showing support for the
Pecina family and to Uzielito.
The fundraiser was held at
Pierson Hall in KCK. Each
band played about an hour.
The bands were familiar to
many as they have been ever
present in support of a variety
of causes critical to the Latino
community.
Las Estrellas, Son Selecta,
Picante, Trio Aztlan and DJ
Lisa G and DJ Hugo Melgoza
kept the dance floor packed
all evening long.
O
ur Lady of Guadalupe has watched
over her children for centuries.
On her feast day, December 12,
people across the world gathered in
her honor and prayed to her. It has been a
tradition at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
in Kansas City, Missouri for people to gather
in the early morning hours of 5:30 to sing to
Traduce Gemma Tornero
N
uestra Señora de Guadalupe
ha cuidado de sus hijos durante
siglos. En su día de fiesta, el 12
de diciembre, la gente en todo
el mundo se reúne en su honor y le rezan.
Ha sido una tradición, en el Santuario de
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, en Kansas
City, Missouri que la gente se reúna en las
BISHOP CELEBRATES ... / PAGE 3
EL OBISPO CELEBRA ... / PÁGINA 3
Home recipe for tamales
Receta casera para tamales
HELPING ONE ... / PAGE 2
Ese tema reunió a familias,
amigos,
compañeros
de
trabajo y compañeros de
clase de Uzielito, y a otros
que había tocado en su corta
vida, para llevar a cabo
una sesión de improvisación
con músicos latinos del área
metropolitana y para bailar.
El Trio Aztlán, la banda de
Uzziel, ha estado presente en
la escena musical desde hace
24 años y, Uzielito, un músico
de renombre por derecho
propio, tocó con ellos durante
los últimos siete años.
Las
bandas
musicales
donaron su tiempo, mostrando
apoyo a la familia Pecina y
a Uzielito. La recaudación
de fondos se llevó a cabo en
Pierson Hall, en KCK. Cada
banda tocó alrededor de una
AYUDANDOSE UNOS A ... / PÁGINA 2
T
amales are a Christmas tradition
for many Latino/Hispanic familes
households across the country. These
labor-intensive savory or sweet bundles
of flavor are the ultimate comfort food dating
back to 7000 BC! Friends and family come
together to cook, eat, and celebrate the
holiday at a tamale-making feast called a
“tamalada.” This isn’t a time for some to sit
and be served while others toil over the dinner
RECIPE FOR MAKING ... / PAGE 7
L
Tamale making during
the holidays can bring
families and friends
together and at the
same time create your
own special tradition
that can last a lifetime.
El preparar tamales
durante las fiestas
decembrinas puede unir
a las familias y amigos
y al mismo tiempo crea
su propia tradición que
puede durar toda la vida.
os tamales son una tradición de Navidad
para muchas familias de hogares
hispanos/latinos de todo el país. ¡Estos
paquetes de comida de trabajo intensivo
y con sabor salado o dulce son lo máximo en
comida casera y se remontan a 7000 años
AC (Antes de Cristo)! Amigos y familiares se
reúnen para cocinar, comer y celebrar los días
festivos en una fiesta para hacer tamales, al
evento se le conoce como “tamalada”. No se
RECETA PARA PREPARAR ... / PÁGINA 7
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Helping one another
cope with tragedy
Ayudándose unos a otros a
hacer frente a la tragedia
CONT./PAGE 1
Uzzielito’s mother Adriana told the
many supporters, “I want to say from our
heart to your hearts, thank you so much
for being with us for the past month …
and what a wonderful turn out.”
Adriana recalled that Trio Aztlan
with Uzielito had played in a benefit
some years ago for someone that lost
their child suddenly. She never thought
that she would attend a similar event
and that “… this year it would be in
honor of our son Uzielito.”
Adriana added, “I know he touched
many lives and many of you in this
room have great stories that you told
us and I appreciate that, so keep
telling the stories because Uzielito was
a person that was sent to us by God
and he has affected so many lives.”
In response the crowd erupted into
a rousing chorus of “Viva Uzielito.”
“We have a Conga here that
represents the missing musician from
the stage.” Uzziel said, “I invite you
to sign the congas and Trio Aztlan will
use this set of congas from now on as
we perform for the next 24 years.
“Thank you for all your love, all your
support, all of your strength and we
want to say we love you all.” Uzziel
told the crowd. “Sit back now, relax
or get up and dance or just enjoy the
sound of Aztlan, all for Uzielito.”
The signs of suicide are often
ignored. The National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline, a national network
of local crisis centers that provides
free and confidential emotional
support to people in suicidal crisis or
emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, offers some warning
signs to be aware of.
On its website it states, ‘If you or
someone you know exhibits several
of the suicide warning signs listed
below, immediate action is required.”
Suicide Warning Signs:
•Appearing depressed or sad most
of the time.(Untreated depression is
the number one cause for suicide.)
•Talking or writing about death or
suicide.
•Withdrawing from family and
friends.
•Feeling hopeless.
•Feeling helpless.
•Feeling strong anger or rage.
•Feeling trapped -- like there is no
way out of a situation.
•Experiencing
dramatic
mood
changes.
•Abusing drugs or alcohol.
•Exhibiting a change in personality.
•Acting impulsively.
•Losing interest in most activities.
•Experiencing a change in sleeping
habits.
•Experiencing a change in eating
habits.
•Losing interest in most activities.
•Performing poorly at work or in
school.
•Giving away prized possessions.
•Writing a will.
The Melgoza-Pecina family would like to thank the
Hispanic Heritage Committee, Richard Medillin
(President of the Aztlan fan club), Sonia Lopez, Lisa
Lopez, Chula Lozano, Lisa Guerra, Las Estrellas,
Son Selecta, Grupo Picante, Aztlan, and DJs Hugo
Melgoza and Lisa Galvan for their organizational
skills and musicianship in support of the fundraiser.
We would also like to thank all of the donors of the
silent auction, volunteers, blessed hands that cooked
and served the delicious food and so many family
and friends who came out to celebrate Uzielito! We
cried, laughed, and lived as a community. We love you
please continue to support Mental Health Awareness,
and THANK YOU! THANK YOU! MIL GRACIAS!
Con amor y respeto, Familia Melgoza-Pecina.
•Feeling excessive guilt or shame.
•Acting recklessly.
The Lifeline cautions, “It should
be noted that some people who die
by suicide do not show any suicide
warning signs. But about 75 percent
of those who die by suicide do exhibit
some suicide warning signs, so we
need to be aware of what the suicide
warning signs are and try to spot
them in people. If we do see someone
exhibiting suicide warning signs, we
need to do everything that we can to
help them.”
The organization offers a chatline at
1-800-272-8255. Area services can
also be accessed at Kansas Suicide
Hotlines 913-831-1773 and Missouri
Suicide Hotlines 1-800-356-5395.
YOUR LATINO CONNECTION SINCE 1996
CONT./PÁGINA 1
hora. Las bandas eran conocidas para
muchos ya que han estado presentes
en apoyo a una variedad de causas
críticas para la comunidad latina.
Las Estrellas, Son Selecta, Picante,
Trio Aztlán, DJ Lisa G y DJ Hugo
Melgoza mantuvieron la pista de baile
llena toda la noche.
La madre de Uzielito, Adriana, le dijo
a los muchos que estuvieron apoyando:
“Quiero decir desde nuestro corazón a
su corazón, muchas gracias por estar
con nosotros durante el pasado mes y
por tan maravillosa asistencia”.
Adriana recordó que Trio Aztlán,
junto con Uzielito, habían tocado
en un evento a beneficio hace unos
años para alguien que perdió a su
hijo de repente. Ella nunca pensó que
ella asistiría a un evento
similar y que “... este año
sería en honor de nuestro
hijo Uzielito”.
Adriana añadió, “Sé
que tocó muchas vidas
y muchos de ustedes,
presentes en éste salón,
tienen grandes historias
que compartieron y les
agradezco, así que sigan
contando las historias
porque Uzielito fue una
persona que nos fue
enviada por Dios y que
ha influenciado a tantas
vidas”.
En
respuesta,
la
muchedumbre entró en
erupción exclamando en
coro “¡Viva Uzielito!”.
“Tenemos un conga
aquí, que representa
al músico ausente en el
escenario”. Uzziel dijo,
“Te invito a cantar con
las congas, y, Trio Aztlán
usará
este
conjunto
de congas de ahora
en adelante, mientras
sigamos actuando durante
los próximos 24 años”.
“Gracias por todo su
amor, todo su apoyo, todas
sus fuerzas y queremos
decirles que los amamos
a todos”, dijo Uzziel
a la multitud. “Ahora
siéntense, relájense o
levántense y bailen o
simplemente disfruten del
sonido de Aztlán, todo
para Uzielito”.
Los signos del suicidio
son a menudo ignorados.
La Línea de Vida Nacional
para
la
Prevención
del Suicidio (National
❖
Suicide Prevention Lifeline), una red
nacional de centros de crisis locales
que brinda apoyo emocional gratuito
y confidencial a las personas en crisis
suicida o angustia emocional 24 horas
al día, 7 días a la semana, ofrece
algunas señales de advertencia.
En su sitio electrónico dice, “Si usted
o alguien que usted conoce exhibe
varias de las señales de advertencia
de suicidio que se enumeran a
continuación, se requiere acción
inmediata”.
Señales de advertencia de suicidio:
• Parecer deprimido o triste la mayor
parte del tiempo. (La depresión no
tratada es la principal causa de
suicidio.)
• Hablar o escribir sobre la muerte o
el suicidio.
• Retirarse de la familia y amigos.
• Sentir desesperanza.
• Sensación de impotencia.
• Sentir fuerte ira o rabia.
• Sentirse atrapado - como si no
hubiera manera de salir de una
situación.
• Experimentar cambios dramáticos
del humor.
• Abuso de drogas o alcohol.
• Exhibir un cambio en la personalidad.
• Actuar impulsivamente.
• Perder interés en la mayoría de las
actividades.
• Experimentar un cambio en los
hábitos de sueño.
• Experimentar un cambio en los
hábitos alimenticios.
• Perder interés en la mayoría de las
actividades.
• Mal desempeño en el trabajo o en
la escuela.
• Regalar pertenencias apreciadas.
• Escribir un testamento.
• Sensación de culpa o vergüenza
excesiva.
• Actuar imprudentemente.
Lifeline advierte, “Hay que señalar
que algunas personas que mueren
por suicidio no muestran signos de
advertencia de suicidio. Pero cerca del
75% de los que mueren por suicidio
exhiben signos de advertencia, por
lo que debemos estar al tanto de las
señales de advertencia e intentar
detectarlas en las personas. Si vemos
a alguien exhibiendo signos de
advertencia de suicidio, necesitamos
hacer todo lo que podamos para
ayudarlos”.
La organización ofrece una línea
directa al 1-800-272-8255. También
se puede acceder a los servicios del
área en las líneas telefónicas del
Kansas Suicide al 913-831-1773 y
en las líneas telefónicas de Missouri
Suicide en el 1-800-356-5395.
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Bishop celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Day in the Latino community
CONT./PAGE 1
her at the Grotto. This
year was no different as
a large crowd gathered
outside the church in
the Westside community
to sing to Our Lady
and watch a traditional
Mexican Indian dance
in her honor by the
Sacred Heart-Guadalupe
Matachines Dancers.
Celebrating
the
Mass were Kansas City
Bishop James Johnston,
Jr.,
Father
Darvin
Salazar and Deacon
Ralph Wehner. As the
faithful followers filled
the church, they were
excited to see Bishop
Johnston
celebrating
with them. It has been
almost three decades
since a Bishop has visited
the shine and talked with
the parishioners.
Ramona Arroyo was
excited to celebrate
the feast day mass with
Bishop Johnston.
“We haven’t had very
good luck with Bishops
coming to the church.
It felt special having
him here. To have the
Bishop acknowledge us,
it means a lot. I am filled
with joy and happiness,”
said Arroyo.
Many attendees didn’t
realize that he was bilingual and when he
began the opening
prayers in Spanish,
Arroyo said, “That is
cool, that he is bi-lingual
and it was special for
the parishioners to hear
him. We want to be
inclusive. We have to
bring in the immigrants
and make them feel
welcome,” she said.
As Bishop Johnston
delivered his homily,
he addressed those in
attendance with the
following
message,
“Our Lady is a source
of joy, a sign of hope, a
sign of unity and a sign
of family. The bishops
this year are called to
pray on this special
day for all immigrant
peoples, all those who
have risked their lives to
travel to another country,
many here in the United
States and Canada,
seeking a better life for
them and their families.
What do you call the
children who have the
same mother? Brothers
and sisters, right? That
is one of the beautiful
things that this feast
day reminds us, Mary
is our mother, Our Lady
of Guadalupe is our
mother.”
It was on December 9,
1531, a Tiatilolco native
named Juan Diego was
on his way to pursue
divine
worship
just
before dawn. As Juan
approached the base
of Tepeyac hill near
Mexico City, he heard
singing that resembled
the singing of various
beautiful birds.
As he approached
her, he bowed before
Her and heard Her
word,
“Know
and
understand well, that I
am the ever Virgin Holy
Mary, Mother of the
True God for whom we
live, of the Creator of all
things, Lord of Heaven
and earth. I wish that
a temple be built here,
so I may therein exhibit
and give all my love,
compassion, help and
protection, because I am
your Merciful Mother,
to you, and to all the
inhabitants on this land
and all the rest who love
me, invoke and confide
in me, I will listen to
their lamentations, and
remedy all their miseries,
afflictions and sorrows.”
As Bishop Johnston
celebrated the Mass
with Father Salazar, he
said as we prepare for
the season of advent, in
our liturgy it shows us
how Mary, Our Lady,
opened her own life and
she prepared for Jesus to
come into the world to be
our savior. She teaches
us through her own life,
her actions how we too
should prepare the way
for Jesus to come into
our lives.
“Our
Lady
of
Guadalupe is not only
It was a cold winter morning as hundreds of parishioners gathered outside of Our Lady of Guadalupe Grotto
singing and dancing to her feast day this past Monday on Kansas City’s Westside community.
Fue una fría mañana de invierno, cuando cientos de feligreses se reunieron afuera de la Gruta de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe, cantando y bailando en su día de fiesta el pasado lunes en la comunidad del Westside, en Kansas City.
important to us, she is
important to the people
of Mexico. Our Lady
is especially dear and
important to all the
people of the Americas.
She reminds us that we
are all children of the
same mother, especially
in the Americas, she
is the patroness of the
Americas, we are all
her children and rejoice
with her,” said Johnston.
At the close of the
feast day Mass, Bishop
Johnston gathered with
the church community
for Mexican pastries
and hot chocolate and
music. As a new bishop
in the community, he
felt a connection with
the members of the
Shrine of Our Lady of
Guadalupe and told
Hispanic News that he
will be at the church on
other occasions.
“It is really enriching
to see the customs and
heritage … the special
things that come from
the Mexican culture. It is
a great blessing for me
as a bishop to be a part
of this family. I feel like
I have been here with
my family, it is a day of
joy as we recognize our
unity, our unity in God’s
love, unity in what Mary
represents, not only as
the mother of Jesus but
the mother of all who
follow him,” he said.
El Obispo celebra el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe en la comunidad latina
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primeras horas de la mañana,
a las 5:30 a.m., para cantarle
a ella en la Gruta.
Este año no fue la
excepción ya que una gran
multitud se reunió afuera de
la iglesia, en la comunidad
del Westside, para cantarle
a Nuestra Señora y ver una
danza indígena mexicana
tradicional en su honor
de parte del los Bailarines
Matachines del Sagrado
Corazón-Guadalupe.
Estuvieron celebrando la
misa, el Obispo de Kansas
City, James Johnston, Jr.,
el Padre Darvin Salazar; y
el Diacono Ralph Wehner.
Mientras los fieles devotos
llenaban el santuario, estaban
emocionados de ver al obispo
Johnston celebrando con
ellos. Habían pasado casi tres
décadas desde que un obispo
visitó el santuario y había
hablado con los feligreses.
Ramona Arroyo estaba
emocionada de celebrar la
misa de la fiesta con el obispo
Johnston.
“No hemos tenido mucha
suerte para que los obispos
vengan al santuario. Se sintió
especial el tenerlo aquí. Que
el Obispo nos reconozca,
significa mucho. Estoy llena
de alegría y felicidad”, dijo
Arroyo.
Muchos
asistentes
no
sabían que él era bilingüe y
cuando empezó las oraciones
de apertura en español,
Arroyo dijo: “Eso es genial, es
bilingüe, y el escucharlo fue
especial para los feligreses.
Queremos ser inclusivos.
Tenemos que traer a los
inmigrantes y hacerlos sentir
bienvenidos”, dijo.
Cuando el obispo Johnston
pronunció su homilía, se
dirigió a los asistentes
con el siguiente mensaje,
“Nuestra Señora es una
fuente de alegría, un signo
de esperanza, un signo de
unidad y un signo de familia.
Los obispos, este año, están
llamados a orar en este
día especial para todos los
pueblos inmigrantes, todos
aquellos que han arriesgado
sus vidas para viajar a otro
país, muchos de ellos aquí, en
los Estados Unidos y Canadá,
en busca de una vida mejor
para ellos y sus familias.
¿Cómo llaman a los niños
que tienen la misma madre?
Hermanos
y
hermanas,
¿verdad? Esa es una de las
cosas hermosas que nos
recuerda ésta fiesta, María
es nuestra madre, Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe es
nuestra madre”.
Fue el 9 de diciembre de
1531, cuando un nativo de
Cuautitlán, llamado Juan
Diego, iba en camino para
su culto divino justo antes del
amanecer. Cuando Juan se
acercó a la base del cerro
del Tepeyac, cerca de la hoy
Ciudad de México, oyó un
cantar que se parecía al canto
de varios hermosos pájaros.
Cuando se acercó, se
inclinó ante Ella y oyó Su
palabra: “Debes saber y
entender bien, que Yo soy
la Virgen María, Madre del
Dios Verdadero, por quien
vivimos, del Creador de
todas las cosas, Señor del
Cielo y la Tierra. Deseo que
se construya un templo aquí,
para que pueda mostrar y dar
todo mi amor, misericordia,
ayuda y protección, porque
yo
soy
vuestra
Madre
Misericordiosa, para vosotros
y para todos los habitantes
de esta tierra y para todos los
que me aman, me invocan y
confían en mí; escucharé sus
lamentaciones, y remediaré
todas sus miserias, aflicciones
y dolores”.
Mientras Mons. Johnston
celebraba la misa junto con
el Padre Salazar, dijo que,
mientras nos preparamos
para la época del Adviento,
en nuestra liturgia nos
muestra cómo María, Nuestra
Señora, abrió su propia vida
y se preparó para que Jesús
viniera al mundo para ser
nuestro salvador. Ella nos
enseña a través de su propia
vida, de sus acciones, cómo
nosotros también debemos
preparar el camino para que
Jesús entre en nuestras vidas.
“Nuestra
Señora
de
Guadalupe no es sólo
importante para nosotros, es
importante para el pueblo
de México. Nuestra Señora
es especialmente querida e
importante para toda la gente
de las Américas. Nos recuerda
que todos somos hijos de la
misma madre, especialmente
en las Américas, que ella es
la patrona de las Américas,
somos todos sus hijos y nos
regocijamos con ella”, dijo
Johnston.
Al final de la misa del día
festivo, el Obispo Johnston se
reunió con la comunidad de
la iglesia para compartir pan
mexicano, chocolate caliente
y música. Como nuevo obispo
en la comunidad, sintió una
conexión con los integrantes
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del Santuario de Nuestra
Señora de Guadalupe, y,
le dijo a Hispanic News,
que iría a la iglesia en otras
ocasiones.
“Es realmente enriquecedor
ver las costumbres y la
herencia cultural, las cosas
especiales que vienen de
la cultura mexicana. Es una
gran bendición para mí,
como obispo, ser parte de
esta familia. Me siento como
si estuviera aquí con mi
familia, es un día de alegría,
el reconocer nuestra unidad,
nuestra unidad en el amor de
Dios, unidad en lo que María
representa, no sólo como la
madre de Jesús, sino como
la madre de todos los que lo
siguen”, él dijo.
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The Nation Agrees: Presidentelect Trump and Congress Must
Protect American DREAMers
Washington, DC–With
less than 37 days until
President-elect Donald
Trump’s
inauguration,
there is burgeoning
support for DREAMers
and the Deferred Action
for Childhood Arrivals
(DACA) program across
the nation. Last week,
Global Strategy Group
released a new poll
showing that by more
than a 2:1 margin, 58%28%, Americans oppose
an effort to repeal the
DACA program for
DREAMers.
Said Lynn Tramonte,
Deputy
Director
of
America’s
Voice
Education Fund: “From
elected
officials
to
community
leaders,
Americans
recognize
the
contributions
of
DREAMers
to
the
country we all share
and stand united against
Trump’s pledge to end
DACA on day one of his
presidency. Meanwhile,
the parallel silence from
the GOP leadership,
Trump, and the incoming
Administration
is
deafening.”
Here, we highlight
the
calls-to-action
from Senate Minority
Leader Harry Reid (DNV), Senator Richard
Blumenthal
(D-CT),
Representative
Luis
Gutiérrez (IL-04), and
Senators Dick Durbin (DIL) and Lindsey Graham
(R-SC).
Senate
Minority
Leader Reid called for
the incoming Trump
Administration
and
Congress to protect
DACA and DREAMers
such as Brenda Romero,
a Las Vegas DREAMer
who,
with
DACA,
“was able to pay her
way at the College
of Southern Nevada.
Brenda became student
body president, working
to help other students
with similar struggles.
Brenda graduated with
an associate’s degree
in art in May and is
now studying human
services at the University
of Nevada, Las Vegas.
As part of the Undocunetwork Club at UNLV,
Brenda is helping to bring
counseling and services
to students in need and
promoting
visibility
for
undocumented
students to the school
administration.”
Reid
called on Republicans to
pass the DREAM Act to
protect DREAMers and
their contributions to our
country.
Yesterday,
Senator
Blumenthal
held
the Senate floor to
encourage his colleagues
to pass comprehensive
immigration
reform
and to remind listeners
about the importance
of DACA. For weeks,
he has been bringing
photos of Connecticut
DREAMers to the floor
to remind his fellow
Senators that the relief
for DREAMers is in the
nation’s best interests.
In his plea to protect
DACA,
Senator
Blumenthal
reminded
us that “DREAMers are
members of our society,
brought to this country
as children, some before
they even learned to
speak, but now, for
almost all of them,
English is their native
language. This Nation
is the only home they
have ever known. They
pledge allegiance to the
flag… As DREAMers,
their dream is American
citizenship, which all
too often many of us
take for granted. Their
dream
is
American
citizenship in the best
sense of it--giving back
to the country that they
regard as their home,
giving back by using
those talents as nurses
and doctors to help
the sick, as engineers
and scientists to build
inventions and advance
our
knowledge,
as
entrepreneurs to build
businesses and employ
people
and
create
jobs and drive the
economy forward. In
fact, immigration reform
and these programs
are thought to be job
creators and sources of
economic profit.” Today,
he’ll re-emphasize the
call to action in a speech
in Connecticut.
Representative
Gutiérrez
has
also
shared the stories of
DREAMers such as Jose,
the first DACA-recipient
in Illinois, to remind
fellow Americans that
DACA is not just about
policy, it’s about our
neighbors, colleagues,
and friends.
Yesterday,
Senator
Dick
Durbin
(D-IL)
confirmed in a floor
speech that he and
Senator Lindsey Graham
(R-SC) are coordinating
on a draft bipartisan bill
to protect DACA-eligible
Dreamers from Presidentelect Trump.
“Americans are in
agreement that taking
work permits away
from young people and
putting them back in line
for deportation is cruel
and wrong,” continued
Tramonte. “It’s time for
Republican ‘leaders’ to
catch up.”
La nación está de acuerdo en esto: el presidente electo
Trump y el Congreso deben proteger a los DREAMers
Washington, DC – Con
menos de 37 días para
la toma de posesión del
presidente electo Donald
Trump, hay un creciente
apoyo a los DREAMers
y el programa de Acción
Diferida para Quienes
Llegaron en la Infancia
(DACA) en todo el país.
La
semana
pasada,
Global Strategy Group
dio a conocer una nueva
encuesta que muestra que
por más de un margen
de 2:1, 58%-28%, los
estadounidenses
se
oponen a la derogación
de DACA.
Lynn
Tramonte,
subdirectora de America’s
Voice,
dijo:
“Desde
funcionarios electos hasta
líderes
comunitarios,
los
estadounidenses
reconocen
las
contribuciones de los
DREAMers al país que
todos compartimos, y
nos mantenemos unidos
contra la promesa de
Trump de poner fin a
DACA desde el primer
día de su presidencia.
Mientras
tanto,
el
silencio del liderazgo
republicano, de Trump y
del próximo gobierno es
ensordecedor”.
Aqui, resaltamos los
llamados a la acción
hechos por el líder de la
minoría en el Senado,
Harry
Reid
(D-NV),
del senador Richard
Blumenthal
(D-CT),
del representante Luis
Gutiérrez (IL-04) y de los
senadores Dick Dubrin
(D-IL) y Lindsey Graham
(R-SC).
El
senador
Reid
hizo un llamado al
próximo gobierno de
Trump y al Congreso a
proteger DACA y a los
DREAMers, como Brenda
Romero, una DREAMer
de Las Vegas que, con
DACA, “pudo solventar
su camino hacia la
Universdad del Sur de
Nevada.
Brenda
se
convirtió en presidenta del
alumnado,
trabajando
para ayudar a otros
estudiantes en similares
difíciles circunstancias.
Brenda se graduó de
una Licenciatura en Arte
en mayo y ahora está
estudiando
Servicios
Sociales en la Universidad
de Nevada, Las Vegas.
Como parte de Undocunetwork Club en UNLV,
Brenda está ayudando
a brindar consejería y
servicios a estudiantes
que los necesitan y
promoviendo que los
alumnos indocumentados
sean tomados en cuenta
por la administración de
la escuela”. Reid llamó
a los republicanos a
que aprueben el DREAM
Act para proteger a
los DREAMers y sus
contribuciones a nuestro
país.
Por su parte, el senador
Blumenthal se mantuvo
en el pleno del Senado
animando a su colegas
a aprobar una reforma
migratoria integral y
recordando a quienes
le escuchaban sobre la
importancia de DACA.
Durante semanas, ha
estado llevando fotos
de
DREAMers
de
Connecticut al pleno
para mostrar a sus
compañeros senadores
que el alivio para los
DREAMers es lo mejor
para los intereses de la
nación.
En su llamado a
proteger
DACA,
el
senador
Blumenthal
nos
recordó
que
“los
DREAMers
son
integrantes de nuestra
sociedad, traídos a este
país cuando eran niños,
algunos de ellos incluso
antes de que aprendieran
a hablar; pero ahora,
para casi todos ellos,
el inglés es su lengua
nativa. Esta Nación es
el único lugar que han
conocido. Han jurado
lealtad a la bandera…
Como DREAMers, su
sueño es la ciudadanía
estadounidense,
a
la cual con bastante
frecuencia muchos de
nosotros no le damos la
debida importancia. Su
sueño es la ciudadanía
estadounidense en el
mejor de los sentidos:
retribuir al país que
consideran su hogar
usando
sus
talentos
como
enfermeras
y
médicos para ayudar
a los enfermos; como
ingenieros y científicos
para desarrollar inventos
a fin de que nuestro
conocimiento
avance;
como empresarios para
crear negocios y dar
empleo a la gente, con
el propósito de que
nuestra economía siga
adelante. De hecho, la
reforma migratoria y
esos programas tienen
la intención de crear
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empleos y de ser fuentes
de beneficio económico”.
El senador volvió a poner
énfasis en su llamado
a la acción durante un
discurso en Connecticut
el 2 de diciembre.
El
representante
Gutiérrez también ha
compartido historias de
DREAMers como José,
el primer beneficiario
de DACA en Illinois,
para recordar a los
estadounidenses que el
programa no solamente
tiene que ver con
política,
sino
sobre
nuestros vecinos, colegas
y amigos.
También, el senador
Durbin (D-IL) confirmó
ante el pleno que él y el
senador Lindsey Graham
(R-SC) están preparando
el borrador de un
proyecto
bipartidista
para
proteger
del
presidente electo Trump
a los DREAMers elegibles
para DACA.
“Los estadounidenses
están conscientes de
que quitar el permiso de
trabajo a esos jóvenes y
colocándolos en la vía de
la deportación es cruel
y está mal”, continuó
Tramonte. “Es momento
de que los ‘líderes’
republicanos se pongan
al día”.
Un resumen, estado
por estado, de las
declaraciones de líderes
comunitarios sobre los
planes migratorios de
Trump están disponibles
aquí.
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by KCMO Mayor
Sly James
Friends,
Starting this month,
you will hear a lot
of discussion about
a G.O., or general
obligation,
bond
package that voters will
be asked to approve in
April.
Conversation
is
starting now because
it’s
a
significant
investment, but one that
signals our commitment
to a making Kansas City
a world-class city for
years to come. When I took office
in 2011, the city faced
around
six
billion
dollars
in
‘deferred
maintenance’.
That’s
billion, with a “B”. Simply
put, our infrastructure
needs as a city had been
kicked down the road for
too long.
These are dollars that
fix or maintain roads,
bridges and sidewalks,
along with making
curbs ADA compliant.
This kind of investment
updates city facilities
to be more energy
efficient, and makes
neighborhoods better
equipped to handle
flooding. We use these
funds to maintain the
infrastructure our city
relies on, and to make
sure we’re planning
wisely
for
future
generations. So as the conversation
here at City Hall begins
this week about what
the GO bond package
will entail, I want to lay
out a few things every
Kansas Citian should
know about this debate: We
must
build
accountability
and
transparency measures
into the plan that give
our residents confidence
they will see a strong
return on this $800
million investment and
will know where their
money is going.
The
GO
bond
package should be
strategic. Facts and
data should guide our
thinking. Not politics or
a old ways of thinking
that carve up investment
with little regard for
future planning.
We
must
take
a
comprehensive
approach
to
our
infrastructure
needs.
We need roads (that are
designed for vehicles,
bikes
and
feet!),
bridges,
sidewalks,
capital improvements to
city facilities, and flood
control improvements.
We cannot ask Kansas
Citians to approve
a plan that does not
adequately
address
all of those basic
infrastructure needs.
Every part of our city
has basic infrastructure
needs. Kansas Citians
have my word that I
will not support a GO
bond plan that does
not
improve
every
single corner of our
community.
When I ask my
community
members
for their support on
something like this, I
do not take it lightly.
My days in the Marines
taught me a lot about
loyalty, hard work and
a sense of duty. I’ll
carry those lessons with
me each day as I make
my way across the city
this winter and spring to
talk with you about this
important step we can
take, together.
Let’s keep in mind the
type of city we want
to be in five years, ten
years, twenty years and
beyond.
Let’s
keep
our
commitment to the next
generation of Kansas
Citians by maintaining
the things that make
our city a great place
to live, work and raise
your family.
Let’s do this, Kansas
City.
Sly James
KCMO Mayor
Walmart hiring
approximately 200
associates for new
Lee’s Summit Walmart
W
almart is opening a new store in Lee’s
Summit. Opening this spring, the store
is already benefiting the community
by bringing up to 200 jobs which
will be filled by local residents. A temporary hiring
center has opened at 3520 SW Market St.
Applications will be accepted Monday through
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested applicants
may also apply online at http://careers.walmart.
com. The majority of new associates will begin
work in February to help prepare the store for its
grand opening.
According to store manager Denise Levesque,
the store will be hiring both full- and part-time
associates. “We can’t wait to meet applicants and
create a team to serve our friends and neighbors
in Lee’s Summit,” said Levesque.
Walmart provides a benefits program to eligible
full- and part-time associates. For example, it
provides a variety of affordable health and wellbeing benefits including health-care coverage
with no lifetime maximum. Walmart also offers
eligible associates matching 401(k) contributions
of up to 6 percent of pay, discounts on general
merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program
and company-paid life insurance. Additionally,
eligible associates receive a quarterly cash bonus
based on store performance.
A job at Walmart means competitive pay and
career opportunities. Last year, Walmart promoted
8,300 of its associates in Missouri to jobs with
higher pay and more responsibility. In addition,
4,700 in Missouri were converted from part-time
to full-time.
In addition, Walmart will offer a job to any
eligible U.S. veteran honorably discharged from
active duty since the Veterans Welcome Home
Commitment began on Memorial Day 2013.
Since that time, more than 120,000 veterans
nationwide have found positions with Walmart.
Interested veterans may find out more at http://
walmartcareerswithamission.com.
These 200 new associates in Lee’s Summit will
join the team of 43,646 Walmart associates in
Missouri.
Applications being accepted from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Walmart hiring center is located at 3220 SW
Market St.
Lee’s Summit, MO
Source Walmart
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
(Job Opening ID #506564)
In Loving Memory
Hazel (Grandma Jones) Ojeda
Full-time position available with KCMO’s City
Planning & Development Department, Administration
Division, 414 E. 12th St. Normal Work Days/Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Provides highlevel administrative support to the Director and Deputy
Director and other divisions as directed with minimal
supervision. Maintains close interaction with the City
Manager’s Office, as well as the Office of Elected
Officials, City departments, external partners and the
community at large. Manages the affairs of the Director
and Deputy Director while safeguarding highly
confidential information. Delegates and facilitates
requests, on behalf of the Director and the Deputy
Director to all division managers, as well as keeping
them informed of pertinent city issues and departmental
policies. Stays abreast of organizational changes and
personnel, and all activity that comes through to the
director’s office. Composes, compiles and edits quality
of finished memoranda, correspondence, reports, weekly
management agendas, and other documents. Provides
administrative support for weekly Council Committee
meetings. Creates and maintains calendars, schedules
meetings, interviews, training, department retreats, and
meetings with division managers. Prepares meeting
agendas and materials. Makes travel arrangements and
reconciles travel expenditures. Monitors and purchases
supplies, registrations, professional memberships, and
training materials, as needed for the director’s office.
Provides excellent customer service by responding to
telephone, email, and department website requests.
Ideal candidate will possess the skills to effectively
work and communicate with a large diversity of
groups, project a professional image through inperson, telephone and written interaction, and will
independently take the lead in resolving disputes and
offer forward thinking to encourage positive outcomes
for solutions. REQUIRES expertise in Microsoft
Office. Preference given to candidates with some
college and experience as Administrative Assistant
to high level executives. Salary Range: $3,794-$6,570/
month. Application Deadline: February 6, 2017.
Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/careers. EOE. The
City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity
employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Hazel (Grandma Jones) Ojeda, of
Kansas City, MO, passed away on
Friday, December 9, 2016 in Kansas
City, KS, at the age of 91. Hazel
was born on Tuesday, October 6,
1925 in Hutchinson, KS. Survivors include her two daughters, Patricia
Enriquez, Eva Caldera and her husband Antonio; sister, Virginia Ojeda;
13 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren and a loving extended
family. She is preceded in death by her son, Richard Enriquez; daughter, Rachel Davila; three
brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be held for Hazel on Thursday, December 15, 2016
from 6-8:00 PM with a Recital of the Holy Rosary at 7:30 PM at Maple Hill Funeral Home,
Kansas City, KS. A Funeral Mass will be on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM at
Holy Name Catholic Church, 1001 SW Boulevard, KCK 66103. Entombment will follow at
Mt. Calvary Cemetery, KCK. Memorial contributions can be made in Hazel’s memory to the
American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, KCMO 64105. To share a memory or to
leave condolences, please visit www.maplehillfuneralhome.com
Maintenance Worker I
$13.17 – $15.00 per hour
First Review of Applications –
December 20, 2016
The City of Merriam Public Works is seeking a fulltime
Maintenance Worker I. Successful candidate will have
experience related to construction and maintenance or repair
work and will be responsible perform a variety of unskilled
or semi-skilled maintenance work and operate a variety of
equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance,
and replacement of City Street and storm drainage facilities
and systems. Must have working knowledge of equipment,
materials and supplies used to complete minor repairs.
Visit www.merriam.org for further details and to submit an
application.
ELIGIO “JR” GUTIERREZ
The family of Eligio “Jr” Gutierrez, 84, is saddened to share that Eligio
passed away, suddenly on December 7, 2016.
Eligio is survived by his five children (Michael, Vanessa, Patricia, Lisa &
David), six grandchildren (Vanessa, Alexandra, Anthony, Phillip, Nicholas
& Michael), one great-grandchild (Tinsley), one daughter-in-law (Barbara)
and two sons in law (Phillip & Bill). He is preceded in death by his wife
of 65 years, Irene and four sisters, Antonia, Katalina, Aurora and Carmen.
Eligio was born on August 29, 1932. He was the youngest of 5 children and the only son born
to Eligio Gutierrez, Sr. & Virginia Gutierrez. He married Irene Gutierrez in 1951 & the two of
them began their family in Kansas City, MO. As a young man, he spent the first 3 years of his
railroad service with Sante Fe & Armco Steel Co. The last 41 years he worked the Mechanical
Dept on the Burlington Northern. He retired after 44 years of service with the railroad and went
to work for ITS Security at the KCI airport until 2001. He spent his last 15 years enjoying golf,
the casino & the company of his children & grandchildren.
Eligio was most recognized by his laid back composure, life of the party nature and his genuine,
contagious smile. Most will remember his favorite sayings, “live and let live” & “stick around.”
Services were held on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Kansas
City, MO. Mass of Christian Burial. interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery to follow. In lieu of
flowers, please consider a donation to Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine Grotto Project, 2544
Madison, Kansas City, MO 64108. Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.
mcgilleymidtownchapel.com.
CONSUELO CERVANTES RAMIREZ
Consuelo Cervantes Ramirez, resident of Lenexa, KS, passed away on Sunday morning,
December 4, 2016, just 20 days before her 109th Birthday. She was born in Michoacan, Mexico,
on December 24, 1907. Consuelo was previously a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church,
and was a devoted Catholic her entire life. She prayed every day. Her faith led her to help others.
Together with friends, they sold items she sewed for charity. Family in Michoacan have stated
that Consuelo is of Purepecha (Tarascan) Indian descent. DNA results prove her to be slightly
more Western European (Spanish) than Native American Purepecha Indian descent. Consuelo’s
father crafted and sold furniture. He died when she was only 7 years old. At age 13, she came to
the U.S. with her mother, where they both worked on a farm in Nebraska. She remembered days
of digging up potatoes, and cold days where she had to do laundry outdoors. Consuelo said she
never had any toys, and she always had to work. Her mother eventually took her to Kansas City,
KS. Eventually her mother opened a boarding house, where they cooked and cleaned. Consuelo
took English lessons and went to school later in life. She earned her United States Citizenship.
She was proud to be a citizen of the United States. Throughout her life she was involved with
many of the Kansas City community activities. You knew Consuelo loved flowers when you
opened the tiny gate to her yard and walked under her trellis of red roses. Inside her house she
always had saints and candles for prayer. The upstairs rooms became filled with ceramics she
made and painted. She also enjoyed sewing. Her words of wisdom, her laughter, playful spirit,
and warm hugs will be missed by all who knew her. She is forever with God. She will always
be with us in spirit. Consuelo’s forever love was her husband, Jose Ramirez. They were married
on April 21, 1928. He passed away on Sept. 20, 1977; three of her sons passed away, Refugio
“Gags” Ramirez, Calendero “Pal” Ramirez, and Henry “Hank” Ramirez. Consuelo is survived
by her three daughters, Amelia “Molly” Guzman, Eleanor “Ella” Arroyo, and Antonia “Toni”
Erichson, all of Independence, MO. Her three surviving sons, Joe Ramirez of Overland Park,
KS, Raymon Ramirez of Independence, MO, and Daniel Ramirez of Lenexa, KS. She has many
loving grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Visitation and mass of Christian burial were held
on Monday, December 12th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13615 W. 92nd St, Lenexa, KS.
Interment at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 1150 N. 38th St, Kansas City, KS. Condolences
may be expressed at www.muehlebachchapel.com. Muehlebach Funeral Care. Established and
Family Owned Since 1954.
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Pachuco, I am a young female Latina Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student attending college. I learned
that now that Trump is our newly elected president I may be
deported. I was three years old when my mother brought me to the
United States of America and being deported to my country of birth
(Mexico) would be like sending me to a place that is foreign to me.
I consider myself to be an American because I have lived here all of
my life. What should I do? -. Signed: Fearful DACA Student
By
LUIS CORDOBA
Dear DACA Student,
I feel your pain carnalita
(little sister). There are many
stories that have been reported
throughout about immigrant
students coming to this country
at an early age just like many
of us who continue to fear
deportation.
Teresa Puente,
writer for the Chicagonow
(www.chicagonow.com) wrote
a story about a young 18-yearold Latino Harvard University
engineer student, Eric Balderas,
who committed suicide because
of his fear of being deported
back to Mexico. His mother
brought him to the United
States at age four.
Balderas reported that his
fear was so great about being
deported that it made him
suicidal. He wrote, “I didn’t
choose to be undocumented,
my parents brought me here. If I
were to be sent back to Mexico,
it would be like going back to a
foreign country.”
The tragedy is that he had
made it to the school of his choice,
H a r v a r d
University,
one
of
the most
prestigious
in
the
country
and the
fear of
being
deported
t o o k
all that
a w a y.
Reading this story was reflective
of the many of the DACA
students who feel that there is
no hope. So many young minds
don’t know nor have the skills to
understand these emotions and
choose suicide as their escape
from the realities that they
live in. DACA students have a
much higher level of depression,
anxiety, and are confronted with
many more challenges than the
average person as a result of
their legal status. Many have to
deal with the concerns related
to finances, fear of deportation,
sense of isolation, and feeling as
if they are second-class citizens.
I know because I went
through that stuff earlier in life.
The problem that I experienced
was that I couldn’t turn to
anyone like a counselor who
could help me. Back then we
didn’t have counseling available
to students, especially students
like me, a Mexican. Despite
many negative encounters, I
stood up for myself the only
way I knew how, fighting the
pendejos. I was sent home many
times from elementary school
as a result of my inability to
control my anger due to the
bullying that took place because
of my brown skin and the fact
that I only spoke Spanish. My
mama was always on the side of
the teachers and thought I was
just being disrespectful. She
never knew the real reasons for
my suspensions. So how do you
focus and continue your journey
to an education when you are
being bullied and are a target
because of who you are?
The elections have taken a
different turn and now we have
Donald Trump as our newly
elect president. I hear many
conversations about the future of
this country and the promise he
has made for mass unauthorized
immigrant deportations. I ask
that you not lose hope. These life
changes bring many emotional
and psychological changes
that we sometimes don’t know
how to manage. Many DACA
students go to school trying to
concentrate on their lesson plans
but struggle to keep focused
in the classroom. Many have
indicated to me that there is no
point to continue because of the
anti-immigrant plan to deport
all unauthorized immigrants
living in this country.
According to a study published
in Inside Higher Education
(https://www.insidehighered.
com/news/2015/01/26/studyfinds-undocumented-collegesstudens-face-unique-challenges
undocumented
students
have been marginalized and
neglected and their potential is
under-realized. “There’s a very
real chance that administrators
in question have no idea what
undocumented students go
through.”
It would be safe to assume that
many of our school counselors
have limited knowledge of
these types of challenges facing
undocumented students and
many do not fully understand the
legal landscape DACA students
are required to navigate, nor
are fully equipped to provide
guidance and assistance for the
emotional distress experienced
by unauthorized immigrant
students.
DACA students reported
to me that they feel that their
school counselors don’t provide
them with the support they
offer other white students.
They feel out of place and have
the perception that school
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mission as the Educated Pachuco is
to help people of all ages overcome
prejudices and stereotypes. My desire
is to encourage youth and families to
examine life from a new perspective
with the hope of motivating all
peoples toward positive life change.
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counselors don’t care. When
you feel that this is happening
to you, don’t remain silent,
know your rights and know that
you can count on us to look into
the matter and provide you with
whatever assistance necessary
to keep you focused on your
educational journey.
The bottom line is that it is up
to you to determine what you
need to do to stay the course.
Giving up should not be your
choice. I know that sometimes
you may feel that life is unfair
and brings the worst of the worst
situations upon you. I have gone
through many adversities in
life, but if I lie down and stop
fighting, it will be counterproductive to achieving my
personal goals in life. I know
many DACA carnales that
have done the impossible and
managed to graduate from
college. They are focused and
they are determined not to let
anyone stand in their way.
Being resilient means being
able to come back after your
most difficult situations. I am
here to reassure you that you
have many community leaders,
advocates, and activists working
on your behalf to ensure that
you continue to have the
opportunities offered to you
through the DACA program.
I ask that you focus on
the positive journey that the
DACA program has provided
you. The program brought
you hope, the experience of
a new status that ultimately
contributed to the growth of the
country. For some, it provided
an improved access to some
universities, trade schools, and
scholarship opportunities from
philanthropic
organizations
that believe in you. It motivated
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some to graduate high school
and enter a college experience. It
provided renewed hope in your
selection of a professional career
by allowing you the ability to
legally being employed.
If you focus on the positive,
it will provide you with the
momentum needed to achieve
your dreams. You must keep
focused and do the best you can
each and every day. Trump’s
political slogan “Make America
Strong again” is exactly what
DACA is doing. An educated
country is a strong country …
que no!
In my next article next week
I will introduce our readers to
Angelica Gaona, one of many
DACA immigrants. Angelica
received her college degree …
she put it in away in a box.
It made her angry to see her
accomplishment and not being
able to do anything with it. She
said, “I have my doctoral degree
hanging as a reminder of the
blood, sweat and tears that it
took to achieve this honor. No
one can take that away from me
and no one better dare.”
No pierdan la esperanza (don’t
lose hope) Si Se Puede!!
The Pachuco Educado.
Pachuco, Soy una joven latina, estudiante universitaria y parte del programa de Acción Diferida
para el Arribo de Infantes (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés). He sabido que ahora que Trump es
nuestro recién electo presidente, puedo ser deportada. Tenía tres años cuando mi madre me trajo
a los Estados Unidos de América y ser deportada a mi país de nacimiento (México) sería como
enviarme a un lugar que me es ajeno. Me considero una estadounidense porque he vivido aquí
toda mi vida. ¿Qué debería hacer? -. Firmado: Estudiante temerosa de DACA
Traduce
GEMMA TORNERO
Estimada
estudiante
de
DACA,
Siento tu dolor carnalita
(hermanita).
Hay
muchas
historias que se han reportado
acerca de los estudiantes
inmigrantes que vienen a este
país a una edad temprana y
que al igual que muchos de
nosotros siguen temiendo la
deportación. Teresa Puente,
escritora de Chicagonow (www.
chicagonow.com) escribió una
historia sobre un joven latino
de 18 años, estudiante de
ingeniería en la Universidad de
Harvard, Eric Balderas, quien se
suicidó debido a su temor de ser
deportado de regreso a México.
Su madre lo trajo a los Estados
Unidos a los cuatro años.
Balderas informó que su
miedo era tan grande acerca
de ser deportado que lo llevo a
tener pensamientos suicidas.
Él escribió, “Yo no elegí ser
indocumentado, mis padres
me trajeron aquí. Si yo fuera
enviado a México, sería como
volver a un país extranjero”.
La tragedia es que había
llegado a la escuela de su elección,
la Universidad de Harvard, una
de las más prestigiosas del país
y el temor de ser deportado se
llevó todo eso. Leer esta historia
fue un reflejo de los muchos
estudiantes de DACA que
sienten que no hay esperanza. Así
que, muchas mentes jóvenes no
saben ni tienen las habilidades
para entender éstas emociones
y elijen el suicidio como su
escape de las realidades que
viven. Los estudiantes DACA
tienen un nivel mucho más alto
de depresión, de ansiedad, y se
enfrentan a muchos más desafíos
que la persona promedio como
resultado de su estatus legal.
Muchos tienen que lidiar con
las preocupaciones relacionadas
con las finanzas, el miedo a la
deportación, el sentimiento de
aislamiento y la sensación de
que son ciudadanos de segunda
clase.
Lo sé porque he pasado
por eso antes en la vida. El
problema que experimenté
fue que no podía recurrir a
alguien, como a un consejero,
para que pudiera ayudarme.
En aquel entonces no teníamos
asesoramiento disponible para
los estudiantes, especialmente
para los estudiantes como yo, un
mexicano. A pesar de muchos
encuentros negativos, me puse
en pie de la única forma que
sabía, luchando contra los
pendejos. Me enviaron a casa
muchas veces, de la escuela
primaria, como resultado de
mi incapacidad para controlar
mi ira debido a la intimidación
Esta columna, esta dedicada, a la ayuda de la juventud y las
familias. Mi misión como “El Pachuco Educado”, es ayudar a la gente
de todas las edades a vencer prejuicios y estereotipos. Mi deseo
es animar a la juventud y a las familias a examinar la vida desde
un nuevo punto de vista, con la esperanza de motivar a todos los
pueblos hacia el cambio de vida positiva. Si usted tiene una pregunta
o preocupación con la que lucha, por favor póngase en contacto
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Espero llegar a conocerle.
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Hispanic News o de cualquiera de sus empleados.
que vivía por mi piel marrón
y el hecho de que sólo hablaba
español. Mi mamá siempre
estuvo del lado de los maestros
y pensó que estaba siendo
irrespetuoso. Nunca supo las
verdaderas razones de mis
suspensiones. Entonces, ¿cómo
te enfocas y continuas tu jornada
hacia una educación cuando
estás siendo intimidado y eres
un objetivo debido a quién eres?
Las elecciones tomaron un
giro diferente y ahora tenemos
a Donald Trump como nuestro
nuevo presidente electo. Oigo
muchas conversaciones sobre el
futuro de este país y la promesa
que ha hecho para la masiva
deportación de inmigrantes
no autorizados. Te pido que
no pierdas la esperanza. Estos
cambios de vida traen muchas
transformaciones emocionales
y psicológicas que a veces no
sabemos manejar. Muchos
estudiantes de DACA van a la
escuela tratando de concentrarse
en sus clases, pero batallan por
mantenerse enfocados en el aula.
Muchos me han indicado que no
tiene sentido continuar debido
al plan anti inmigrante de
deportar a todos los inmigrantes
no autorizados que viven en este
país.
De
acuerdo
con
un
estudio publicado en Inside
Higher Education (https://
w w w. i n s i d e h i g h e r e d . c o m /
news/2015/01/26/studyfinds-undocumented-collegesstudens-face-unique-challenges)
los estudiantes indocumentados
han
sido
marginados,
descuidados y su potencial está
sin reconocerse. “Existe una
posibilidad muy real de que los
administradores en cuestión no
tengan idea de lo que pasan los
estudiantes indocumentados”.
Sería
seguro
asumir,
que muchos de nuestros
consejeros escolares tienen un
conocimiento limitado en el
tipo de desafíos que enfrentan
YOUR LATINO CONNECTION SINCE 1996
❖
los estudiantes indocumentados
y, muchos no entienden
completamente el paisaje legal
que los estudiantes DACA están
obligados a navegar, ni están
completamente equipados para
proporcionar orientación y
asistencia respecto a la angustia
emocional experimentada por
estudiantes inmigrantes no
autorizados.
Los estudiantes DACA me
reportaron que ellos sienten
que sus consejeros escolares
no les proporcionan el apoyo
que ofrecen a otros estudiantes
blancos. Se sienten fuera de
lugar y tienen la percepción de
que a los consejeros escolares
no les importa. Cuando sientas
que esto te está sucediendo,
no permanezcas en silencio,
conoce tus derechos y debes
saber que puedes contar con
nosotros para investigar el
asunto y proporcionarte toda la
ayuda necesaria para mantenerte
enfocado
en
tu
jornada
educativa.
La conclusión, es que, depende
de ti determinar lo que necesitas
hacer para mantener el rumbo.
El renunciar no debe ser tu
elección. Sé que a veces se puede
sentir que la vida es injusta y trae
la peor de las peores situaciones
sobre ti. He pasado por muchas
adversidades en la vida, pero si
me acuesto y dejo de luchar, será
contraproducente para lograr
mis metas personales en la vida.
Sé que muchos carnales DACA
han hecho lo imposible y se las
arreglado para graduarse de la
universidad. Están enfocados
y están decididos a no dejar
que nadie se interponga en su
camino.
Ser fuerte significa ser capaz
de levantarse después de tus
situaciones más difíciles. Estoy
aquí para asegurarles que tienen
a muchos líderes comunitarios,
defensores y activistas que
trabajan en su nombre, para
asegurar que continúen teniendo
las oportunidades que se les
ofrecen a través del programa
DACA.
Les pido que se centren en el
positivo viaje que el programa
DACA les ha proporcionado.
El programa les trajo esperanza,
la experiencia de un nuevo
estatus que en última instancia
contribuyó al crecimiento del
país. Para algunos, proporcionó
un mejor acceso a algunas
universidades,
escuelas
de
comercio
y
oportunidades
de becas de organizaciones
filantrópicas que creen en
ustedes. Motivó a algunos
a graduarse de la escuela
preparatoria y entrar en una
experiencia
universitaria.
Proporcionó una esperanza
renovada en su selección
de una carrera profesional,
permitiéndoles la capacidad de
ser empleado legalmente.
Si té te centras en lo positivo,
te proporcionará el impulso
necesario para lograr tus sueños.
Tú debes mantenerte enfocada
y hacer lo mejor que puedas
cada día. El eslogan político de
Trump “Make America Strong
Again” es exactamente lo que
DACA está haciendo. Un país
educado es un país fuerte... ¡Sí!
En mi siguiente artículo, la
próxima semana, presentaré
a nuestros lectores a Angélica
Gaona, una de las muchas
inmigrantes DACA. Angélica
recibió su título universitario,
lo guardó en una caja. Le hacía
enojar al ver su logro y no ser
capaz de hacer nada con él.
Ella dijo, “Tengo mi título de
doctorado colgando como un
recordatorio de la sangre, el
sudor y las lágrimas que me
tardé en lograr este honor. Nadie
puede quitarme eso y es mejor
que nadie se atreva”.
No pierdas la esperanza, ¡Si Se
Puede !!
El Pachuco Educado
TÚ CONEXIÓN LATINA DESDE 1996
7
Diciembre 15 - 2016 | KCHispanicNews.com
Muchas recetas para
hacer tamales
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trata de una ocasión insignificante,
para sentarse y ser servido mientras
que otros trabajan en los preparativos
de la cena; ¡sino que es un tiempo para
arremangarse la camisa y disfrutar la
tradición de la preparación con sus
seres queridos!
¿Será anfitrión de su propia tamalada
esta temporada de fiestas decembrinas?
¡El IMUSA GlobalKitchen Tamale
Steamer hace que sea fácil hacerlo!
Disponible en dos tamaños, 8 y 16
cuartos, esta olla cuenta con una tapa
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del equipo, una construcción de acero
inoxidable fiable, y una perilla fría
al tacto para la maniobra segura y
fácil. Disponible en Target.com SRP de
8-cuartos a $29.99 dólares y la de
16-cuartos a $43.99 dólares. También
puede ahorrar tiempo al hacer los
tamales en una olla a presión - ¡recetas
a continuación!
A continuación encontrará dos
deliciosas recetas de tamales, cortesía
de IMUSA.
Tamales dulces de pie de
calabaza:
Tiempo de cocción: 1 hora 30 minutos
Tiempo total: 1 hora 55 minutos
Ingredientes
• 40 a 60 hojas de maíz secas
• 7 tazas de harina de maíz Maseca
• 3 tazas de azúcar morena
• 2 cucharaditas de canela
• 2 cucharaditas de sal
• 2 cucharaditas de jengibre molido
• 1 cucharadita de clavo de olor molido
• 1 cucharadita de nuez moscada
molida
• 2 latas de 29 onzas de puré de
calabaza
• 4 barras de mantequilla, derretida
• 2 tazas de leche caliente
• 2 tazas de nueces picadas
• 12 onzas de pasas,
• Alrededor de 2 1/2 tazas de queso
blanco fresco
Preparación
1. Llene un recipiente grande con
agua caliente y remoje las hojas
de maíz hasta que se ablanden,
aproximadamente 30 minutos.
2. En un tazón grande adicional
agregue la harina de maíz Maseca
y el resto de los ingredientes secos.
Mezcle asegurándose de que todos los
grumos se deshagan con sus dedos.
A continuación, agregue todos los
ingredientes líquidos y una vez más,
use las manos para mezclar la harina
de maíz. Añada más agua según sea
necesario hasta lograr la consistencia
de la mantequilla de maní. Incorpore
las nueces y las pasas.
3. Unte los tamales mediante el uso de
una espátula de goma para distribuir
media taza a 1 taza de mezcla de masa
sobre la hoja de maíz, dependiendo
del tamaño de la hoja. La pasta debe
cubrir aproximadamente dos tercios
de la hoja de maíz, lejos de la orilla,
asegurándose de que haya espacio
en cada lado para doblar. Doble
suavemente un lado de la hoja de
maíz hasta el otro extremo y doble
atravesado el extremo puntiagudo.
Coloque cada lado del pliegue del
tamal hacía abajo. Debe haber un
extremo abierto en cada tamal.
4. Una vez que los tamales están
doblados, llenar el IMUSA TAMALE
VAPOR con agua justo por debajo
de la línea de llenado y coloque
la rejilla en la bandeja de vapor.
Coloque cuidadosamente cada tamal
parado en la bandeja de vapor sin
sobrecargarla y ponga el agua a
fuego lento. Póngalo tapado al vapor
durante 90 minutos.
5. Retire cada tamal con pinzas y deje
reposar durante unos minutos antes de
servir como un platillo de guarnición
dulce o con queso fresco rallado.
PARA HACER DE 40-60 TAMALES.
Porciones
1. 40 porciones
Tamales de Carnitas con Café
en Salsa Verde
Tiempo de preparación: 25 minutos
Tiempo de cocción: 1 hora 30 minutos
Tiempo total: 1 hora 55 minutos
Ingredientes
• Carnitas
• 1 cda. de cacao en polvo sin azúcar
• 1 cda. café expreso instantáneo
• 1 cda. sal de grano
• 1 cdta. paprika
• 2 cucharaditas de orégano seco
• 1 cdta. de pimienta negra
• 1 cdta. comino
• 1/8 cdta. cilantro
• 1/8 cdta. pimienta de cayena
• 4/5 de libra de carne de cerdo
(hombro/bondiola)
• 2 cda. aceite vegetal
Tamales:
• 4 tazas de harina Maseca
• 2 barras de mantequilla, a temperatura
ambiente
• Hojas de maíz secas, remojadas en
agua caliente durante al menos una
hora
• sal
Salsa Verde:
• 12 tomatillos, sin cáscara y cortados
en cuartos
• 6 dientes de ajo
• 1 jalapeño, sin semillas
• 2 chiles poblanos, sin semillas
• 1 cebolla mediana
• 1 manojo de cilantro
• 1 cdta. de sal
• 1 cda. de jugo de limón
Preparación
1. Para hacer las carnitas, mezcle los
primeros 9 ingredientes secos en un
tazón. Condimente el hombro de
cerdo con la mezcla y dejar reposar
durante un par de horas o durante la
noche en el refrigerador.
2. Caliente el aceite vegetal a fuego
medio o alto en la olla a presión
IMUSA y dore el hombro del cerdo
por todos lados. Añada agua
suficiente para cubrir casi todo el
hombro (alrededor de 3 tazas) y
cierre con seguro la tapa. Permita que
suba la presión a fuego alto, luego
baje al fuego mínimo necesario para
mantener la presión. Cocine por 60
minutos.
3. Apague el fuego y deje que la presión
se libere de forma natural (unos 1015 minutos). Saque la carne y con
el uso de dos tenedores, deshebre la
carne de cerdo, eliminando el exceso
de grasa. Ponga a un lado y guarde
el líquido en la olla a presión.
4. Haga los tamales mezclando 4 tazas
de harina Maseca con 2-3 tazas de
caldo de cerdo, mantequilla y 1 cdta.
de sal, hasta lograr que tenga la
consistencia de la mantequilla.
5. Unte los tamales utilizando una
espátula de goma extendiendo
alrededor de ¼ a ½ taza de mezcla
de la masa en el centro de la hoja de
maíz. Agregue un poco de carnitas
deshebradas en el centro, doble
suavemente un lado de la hoja de
maíz hasta el otro extremo y haga
un nudo en el extremo más grande
con una fina tira de hoja de maíz, o
doblar el extremo inferior para evitar
que la masa se salga. Doblar sobre el
otro lado del tamal para cerrarlo.
6. Una vez que todos los tamales se han
untado y cerrado, póngalos hacía
arriba en la olla a presión IMUSA
en la parte superior de la rejilla
metálica de vapor, lleno con una o
dos pulgadas de agua.
7. Cierre y asegure la olla a presión,
cocine durante 20 minutos bajo
presión. Utilice el método de
liberación rápida para eliminar la
presión.
8. Para hacer la salsa verde, agregue
todos los ingredientes en un
procesador de alimentos y licúe hasta
que alcance la consistencia deseada.
Sazone al gusto y sirva la salsa en la
parte superior de cada tamal.
YOUR LATINO CONNECTION SINCE 1996
Many recipes for
making tamales
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preparations; it’s a time to roll up
your sleeves and enjoy the tradition
of preparation with your loved ones!
Hosting
your
own
tamalada
this holiday season? The IMUSA
GlobalKitchen Tamale Steamer makes
it easy to do! Available in two sizes, 8
qt and 16qt., this pot features a glass
lid with a team vent, a reliable stainless
steel construction, and a cool-touch
knob for safe and easy maneuvering.
Available at Target.com SRP 8-quart
$29.99/ 16-quart $43.99. You can
also save time by making tamales in a
pressure cooker – recipe below!
Below, please find a two yummy
tamale recipes, courtesy of IMUSA, to
share with your readers. Please let me
know if you’d be interested in posting or
including them in any upcoming holiday
or recipe articles you are working on.
Happy to send images upon request.
Sweet Pumpkin Pie Tamales:
Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins
Total time: 1 hour 55 mins
Ingredients
•40 To 60 dried corn husks
•7 Cups maseca corn flour
•3 Cups packed brown sugar
•2 Teaspoon cinnamon
•2 Teaspoon Salt
•2 Teaspoon ground ginger
•1 Teaspoon ground cloves
•1 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
•2 29-ounce cans of pumpkin puree
•4 Sticks of butter, melted
•2 Cups of warm milk
•2 Cups of walnuts, chopped
•12 Ounces of raisins, a
•About 2 1⁄2 cups Fresh white
cheese/queso fresco (optional)
•
Preparation
1.Fill a large bowl with warm water
and soak corn husks until softened,
about 30 minutes.
2.In an extra large bowl add Maseca
corn flour and the rest of the dry
ingredients. Mix together making
sure that all of the clumps are broken
up with your fingers. Then add all of
the wet ingredients and once again,
use your hands to mix the corn
flour. Add more water as needed
until you achieve the consistency of
peanut butter. Fold in the walnuts
and raisins.
3.Assemble the tamales by using a
rubber spatula to spread 1⁄2 cup to
1 cup of dough mixture onto the corn
husk, depending on the size of the
corn husk. The spread should cover
about two thirds of the husk, away
from the pointed end, making sure
you leave some space on each side
to fold. Gently fold one side of the
corn husk to the other end and fold
up the pointed end across. Lay each
tamale fold-side down. There should
be an open end to each tamale.
4.Once the tamales are folded, fill
the IMUSA TAMALE STEAMER with
water just below the fill line and place
the steam tray on the rack. Carefully
place each tamale standing up on
the steam tray without overloading it
and bring water to a simmer. Steam
with the lid on for 90 minutes.
5.Remove each tamale with tongs
and let rest for a few minutes before
serving it as a sweet side-dish or
with grated queso fresco. MAKES
40-60 TAMALES.
Portions
Coffee
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40 Portions
Rubbed
Carnitas
Tamales with Salsa Verde
Prep time: 25 mins
Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins
Total time: 1 hour 55 mins
Ingredients
•Carnitas:
•1 Tbslp. unsweetened cocoa powder
•1 Tblsp. instant espresso coffee
•1 Tblsp. kosher salt
•1 tsp. paprika
•2 tsp. dried oregano
•1 tsp. ground black pepper
•1 tsp. cumin
•1/8 tsp. coriander
•1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
•4-5 lb. pork shoulder
•2 Tblsp. vegetable oil
Tamales:
•4 C. Maseca flour
•2 sticks butter, room temperature
•Dried corn husk, soaked in warm
water for at least an hour
•salt
•Salsa Verde:
•12 tomatillos, husks removed and
quartered
•6 cloves of garlic
•1 jalapeño, seeds removed
•2 poblano peppers, seeds removed
•1 medium Vidalia onion
•1 bunch cilantro
•1 tsp. salt
•1 Tblsp. lime juice
Preparation
1.To make carnitas, mix first 9 dry
ingredients in a bowl. Rub pork
shoulder throughout with the dry
rub and allow to rest for a couple of
hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
2.Heat vegetable oil on medium-high
heat in the IMUSA pressure cooker
and brown pork shoulder on all
sides. Add enough water to almost
cover the shoulder (about 3 cups)
and close and lock lid. Allow to
come to pressure on high heat, then
lower heat to the minimum needed
to maintain pressure. Cook for 60
minutes.
3.Turn off heat and allow pressure
to release naturally (about 10-15
minutes). Pull out the meat and
using two forks, shred pork meat,
removing excess fat. Set aside and
reserve liquid in pressure cooker.
4.Make tamales by mixing 4 cups of
Maseca flour with 2-3 cups reserved
pork stock, butter and 1 tsp. salt,
until you achieve the consistency
peanut butter.
5.Assemble the tamales by using a
rubber spatula to spread about ¼
to ½ cup of dough mixture onto the
center of the corn husk. Add some
pulled carnitas in the center and
gently fold one side of the corn husk
to the other end and tie a knot at
the larger end with a thin strip of
corn husk, or fold up bottom end to
prevent masa from slipping out. Fold
over the other side of the tamale to
close it.
6.Once all of the tamales have been
assembled place them right side
up into the IMUSA pressure cooker
on top of a metal steaming basket,
filled with an inch or two of water.
7.Close and lock pressure cooker and
cook for 20 minutes under pressure.
Use the rapid release method to
remove pressure.
8.To make the salsa verde, add all of
the ingredients in a food processor
and pulse until you reach the desired
consistency. Season to taste and
serve on top of each tamale.
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Diciembre 15 - 2016 | KCHispanicNews.com
SPORTS
DEPORTES
JOSE
T
FAUS
o stand 10-3 and
be in first place in
the AFC’s western
division feels like a
great place to be but you
can’t help but sense that
people are too worried
about what that is hiding.
I mean, I see people’s
gleeful embrace of the
Chiefs’ victory over the
Oakland Raiders on a
Thursday night football
game
accompanied
with the trepidation that
comes from receiving
something you might not
have earned.
There was all–world
wunderkind Derek Carr,
the Raiders franchise
quarterback,
going
through one of his worst
games all because of a
little pinky hurty. If that
pinky had been fine
this would have been a
different game, never
mind that the Chiefs have
done pretty well against
Carr in previous games,
and as recent as early
this year in Oakland.
And then you couldn’t
help but have the bug
of
doubt
crammed
down your throat by
commentator
Chris
Collingsworth going on
and on about how if only
guard such and such
and his grandmother
had been on the Ras’
offensive line the Chiefs
would be getting gouged
for massive yards which
by implication would
have meant a meltdown
of epic proportions.
And you know what?
Commentary like that
gets under your skin.
But it is lie, one of those
moments where you lose
your sense of self and
walk in some kind of fog
until someone that loves
The Chiefs
poised for
final push
you comes along
and slaps you awake
and yells “get ahold of
yourself. Everything is
going to be okay.”
And it is going to
be okay. The sun will
shine someday bet your
bottom dollar it will and
guess what? It is shining.
The Chiefs have won
three games over three
teams that under (insert
name of a head of coach
of the last twenty years
not named Vermeil) they
would have lost handily.
They have beaten three
playoff contenders, one
of them last year’s Super
Bowl champion.
They derailed two
pretty good offenses by
putting pressure when
needed, bending but
not breaking and being
aggressive to the ball.
And guess what they did
all this without bringing
their A+ game. I don’t
think we have seen one
of those from the Chiefs
yet this year. And yet
here they are 10-3 and
atop of the division.
Maybe you don’t need
to have an A+ game in
today’s NFL.
One thing is for
certain. Today’s NFL
demands deep benches
because sooner or later
you are going to lose
major players due to
injury. Such was the case
this past Thursday night
when All-Pro Dereck
Johnson ended up on
the ground, rolling up,
taking off his helmet and
flipping it away from
him. He knew exactly
what it was – a season
ending Achilles tear.
I have liked Johnson’s
play ever since the
turn around under then
tough-love, head coach
Todd Haley. Haley’s
public
criticism
of
Johnson’s
commitment
had a positive result.
Unquestionably Johnson
has been one of the
key players in the
Chiefs resurgence. He
is a leader by example.
He would be the first
to echo’s coach Andy
Reid’s comment, “Next
man up.”
We should be thinking
playoffs and why not.
This is all in the Chiefs
hands – win out and
you have second seed
in the playoffs. You
can hope that New
England stumbles but
after Monday Night’s
win over the mighty
Baltimore Ravens it might
be wiser to hope for the
return of Jamaal Charles.
Yes, there are reports
that Jamaal Charles may
be ready for later games
this year.
Whatever will be will
be but like that one great
philosopher once said,
“what- me worry?” the
Chiefs are poised for a
good run. Though they
have lost Johnson for the
year and his absence will
be felt, backups showed
up and played the game.
This game is not a win
without the last stand by
the defense.
It is also safe to say
this team is nowhere
without the quarterback
who in order to not invite
ridicule, shall remain
anonymous (Alex Smith.)
I don’t know how one
goes about bashing
Smith but in my book
he is exactly what this
team has needed. There
has been remarkable
stability even if it is not
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current record and standing within the AFC,
the NFL has advised the club to prepare for
a potential home playoff game at Arrowhead
Stadium.
Tickets for a potential AFC Wild Card or
AFC Divisional home game will go on sale
to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday,
Dec. 23. Tickets may be purchased online
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and the Hy-Vee Gate on the northwest side
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– Friday.
Delivery of all tickets to any potential
home playoff games will only be available
electronically. The Chiefs Ready-to-Print
policy will be reduced from 30 days prior
to the game to one week for playoff games.
Fans will still have the flexibility to transfer
and resell tickets immediately following
purchase but will be unable to print until one
week prior to kickoff.
All tickets reflect AFC Divisional pricing. If
an AFC Wild Card game is hosted instead
of a Divisional game, the difference in ticket
price will be refunded back to the method of
payment. If no game is played at Arrowhead,
fans will be refunded the full amount back to
the method of payment.
In accordance with the long-standing
club policy that honors the commitment of
the residents of Jackson County, Missouri,
Jackson County taxpayers will have a
priority presale to purchase tickets to
postseason games beginning at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Jackson County taxpayers must purchase
presale tickets in person at the Arrowhead
Stadium Ticket Office located on the
northwest side of the stadium between
the Founder’s Plaza and the Hy-Vee Gate.
Taxpayers purchasing tickets must have
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and a paid personal 2015 Jackson County,
Missouri, property tax receipt. Spouses
residing at the same address will be allowed
to purchase tickets, even if the property
tax receipt is in the other spouse’s name.
No phone orders will be accepted for this
special presale event.
All Chiefs Season Ticket Members were
given an opportunity to reserve their playoff
tickets prior to the start of the season. This
gave Season Ticket Members the option to
put a method of payment on file to secure
the lowest price for all potential postseason
games. Those that elected to wait were
re-invoiced on Monday, Nov. 28 with a
deadline of Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. Season
Ticket Members will also have a special
presale opportunity to purchase additional
single-game tickets prior to when they go
on sale to the public. Information on how
to participate will be communicated directly
to Season Ticket Members via email. The
Season Ticket Member presale will begin at
10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22.
For Season Ticket Members who elect
to put a method of payment on file before
the deadline, the payment will only be
charged when a home postseason game is
confirmed. No payment is deducted at the
time of reservation under the “Pay-As-WePlay” option.
Fans who are Chiefs Kingdom Rewards
members will also have a presale
opportunity beginning at noon on Thursday,
Dec. 22 to purchase single-game postseason
tickets. Fans who want to participate in
the Chiefs Kingdom Rewards presale can
sign up for the program for free by visiting
www.chiefskingdomrewards.com or by
downloading the Chiefs Mobile app.
Tickets for an AFC Championship Game
will only go on-sale to the public once the
game is confirmed.
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the Chiefs. This is not to
say there are no speed
bumps along the way to
13-3.
They
play
this
weekend against the
Tennessee Titans at home
then Denver at home
on Christmas Eve, and
then hit the road for the
season final against the
San Diego Chargers.
The outline, the road
map and the blue print,
are all there for the
Chiefs. Just keep winning
baby and it will be
alright.
the kind of production
some would like. Smith
has been durable yet it
is obvious that one of the
best dimensions of his
game has been curtailed.
He may not be running
as much because of the
fear of being hit again.
He has already said he
will dive forward rather
than a slide on his butt
from this day forward,
but he has not said he
won’t run.
The final games look
pretty
good
for
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Cristina Talavera
O
E
n December 10, 2016, Daniel and
Sandra Talavera celebrated their daughter
Cristina 15th birthday with a quinceañera
mass at Sacred Heart Church in Shawnee,
Kansas and afterwards a reception was held in her
honor at The Ball Conference Center in Olathe, KS.
l 10 de diciembre de 2016, Daniel y Sandra
Talavera celebraron los 15 años de su hija
Cristina con una misa de Quinceañera en la
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón en Shawnee,
Kansas y luego se realizó una recepción en su honor
en The Ball Conference Center (por su nombre en
ingles) en Olathe, KS.
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