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El cuidado de un ser querido que padece cáncer

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A century on, KoreanMexicans trace roots

Por el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer HISPANIC PR WIRE - En la actualidad, muchos pacientes de cáncer reciben parte de su atención en el hogar. Las personas con cáncer están viviendo más tiempo y muchos pacientes desean ser atendidos en su casa todo lo que sea posible. A menudo, este apoyo es ofrecido por cuidadores familiares que pueden ser cónyuges, parejas, hijos, parientes o amigos – cualquiera que esté ayudando a un ser querido a superar el tratamiento de un cáncer. Al día de hoy, los cuidadores familiars realizan muchas tareas que solían hacerse en el hospital o en el consultorio de un médico. En efecto, desempeñan un importante papel en el sistema de atención a la salud de Estados Unidos.

Una vez que usted comiece a cuidar de alguien que padece cáncer, su vida cambiará de muchos modos. A medida que las necesidades del paciente cambian durante y después del tratamiento de un cáncer, su papel también cambiará y toda la experiencia puede afectar su calidad de vida. Los cuidados pueden implicar demandas físicas y emocionales y, para algunos, cuestiones sociales y monetarias también. Los pacientes con cáncer pueden necesitar ayuda con muchas de las actividades básicas que se realizan diariamente, tales como el uso del baño, desplazarse por la casa y cambiar de posición en la cama. A medida que trata de satisfacer las demandas físicas

que exigen los cuidados, necesitará cuidar de usted mismo también. Algunos cuidadores han descubierto que no tienen descanso suficiente y no permiten que se satisfagan sus propias necesidades de salud. La práctica de hábitos saludables tales como hacer ejercicio, llevar una dieta apropiada y realizarse chequeos médicos regulares puede evitar que desarrolle problemas de salud o que empeoren los ya existentes. Al principio puede haber mucho apoyo de parte de sus amigos y podrá continuar trabajando y manteniendo su relacionamiento. Pero algunos cuidadores notan que a medida que continúan atendiendo a su ser querido, el tiempo que ello demanda puede aumentar y los amigos pueden llamar o visitarles con menor frecuencia. Cont. on page 9

want to be cared for at home as much as possible. This support is often given by family caregivers, who may be spouses, partners, children, relatives, or friends — anyone who is helping a loved one get through cancer treatment. Today, family caregivers do many things that used to be done in the hospital or a doctor’s office. In fact, they play a large Your life will change in many ways when you begin to provide care for someone with cancer. As the patient’s needs change during and after cancer treatment, your role will also change, and the entire experience can affect your quality of life. There may be

may need help with many basic activities during the day, such as using the toilet, moving around the house, and changing positions in bed. As you try to meet the physical demands of caregiving, you need to take care of yourself. Some caregivers have found that they don’t get enough rest and don’t let their own health needs get met. Engaging in healthy habits such as exercise, a healthy diet, and regular medical checkups may keep you from developing health problems or

working and keep up your relationships. But some caregivers note that as they continue to care for their loved one, the time demands may increase, and friends may call or visit less often. If this happens to you, and if there are problems in your relationship with the patient, your sense of isolation can become a problem, and you may want to seek outside help. On the other hand, the challenges of caregiving can also bring you closer to the patient as you help them cope

Mana Eugenia Olsen Agular (right) helps young Mexican women practice a Korean fan dance at the Merida Korean Language School. Olsen, 34, is one of hundreds of young Mexicans of Korean descent striving to rediscover their cultural roots. They now feel proud of their ancestral homeland that has risen from rags to riches.“Our grandfathers suffered very much because they didn’t speak Spanish. So our fathers told their children, ‘Forget Korean, learn Spanish,’” Genny Chans Song, 61, a retired accountant and

now director of the Memorial Museum of Korean Immigration in Merida, said. “But I decided to take care of this museum after I retired. I love my roots.” The roots of KoreanMexicans, as traced at the museum in black-and-white photos, official letters and other artifacts, are reminiscent of Korea’s extreme poverty and tumultuous diplomatic Cont. on page 2

Caring for a Loved One with Cancer Latinos join Colorado redistricting litigation to By the National Cancer Institute PRNewswire – Many cancer physical and emotional making existing ones worse. In the beginning, there may preserve and advance patients today receive part of demands from caregiving, their care at home. and, for some, social and be a lot of support from your friends and you may electoral strength People with cancer are living money issues as well. be able to continue Cancer patients longer, and many patients

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Latino groups and voters seek the creation of fair election districts that reflect growth of Latino Population

The Colorado Latino Forum and Colorado Hispanic Bar Association filed a motion to join redistricting lawsuits currently pending in Denver District Court. CLF and CHBA seek to advocate for Colorado congressional districts that offer Latinos fair electoral opportunities. MALDEF and Faegre & Benson LLP, a well-known Denver law firm, represent the movants in the lawsuit, who seek to preserve Latino communities of interest because fracturing these communities would dilute Latino voting strength.

The General Assembly failed to adopt a congressional

redistricting plan by the end of the 2011 legislative session. As a result, several individuals Cont. on page 8

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Social Security Field Offices to Begin Closing to the Public a Half Hour Early Congressional Budget Cuts Force Reduced Public Hours Effective August 15, 2011, Social Security field offices nationwide will close to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, a field office that is usually open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will close daily at 3:30 p.m. “While agency employees will continue to work their regular hours, this shorter public window will allow us to complete face-to-face

service with the visiting public without incurring the cost of overtime for our employees,” said Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security. “Congress provided our agency with nearly $1

billion less than the President requested for our budget this fiscal year, which makes it impossible for us to provide the amount of overtime needed to handle service to the public as we have in the past.”

Most Social Security services do not require a visit to an office. For example, anyone wishing to apply for benefits, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof

of income letter or inform us of a change of address or telephone number may do so at www.socialsecurity.gov or by dialing our toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

Korean-Mexicans trace roots Cont. from page 1 circumstances at the outset of the 20th century. Chans’ paternal grandfather, Chang, and maternal grandfather, Song, who were orphaned at 15 and 12, respectively, set sail

for Mexico on a British cargo ship from the western Korean port of Incheon on April 14, 1905. The ship carried 1,033 Koreans, mostly teenage boys and young men, who had registered themselves with a British-Mexican recruiter, John Meyers, on a promise that they would be fed and receive a new house if they came to work in Mexico. After his recruitment attempt in China failed, Meyers had turned to Korea.Two died on the Pacific journey, and many others who fell sick were left behind after the ship arrived in Mexico 27 days later. A total of 1,014 people made it to Merida and were sold to henequen farms. Henequen, a cactus plant indigenous to the Yucatan, was called “green gold” at that time. Its raw fibers were dried, shredded and woven together as ropes, hammocks, hats and bags. They were in high demand, their resilience especially favored by U.S. farmers who needed tough ropes to hold their produce. Henequen made vast fortunes for Spanish proprietors in the Yucatan. The farm owners faced an increasing labor shortage after the so-called “Guerra de Castas,” or Caste War, in the

Yucatan from 1847 to 1901, during which poor, indigenous Mayans rebelled against the Spanish, leaving many dead. The Koreans were brought in to help fill the vacuum. The scorching sun and humidity of the Yucatan made the newcomers’ lives difficult. Many fell sick and grew weak from working all day in harsh conditions, but they could not find proper help. The Korean immigrants also had their names changed unwillingly.At the Yucatan registration office, the Korean surname Choe switched to Sanches, Ko into Conora, Kim into Kin or King, Yang into Llanes, Park into Pa or Pan and Chang into Chans.“The Korean people didn’t speak Spanish, and the Mexican people didn’t speak Korean. So the Mexicans would ask, ‘What is your name?’ and they’d put anything that sounded close,” said Chans, the retired accountant, who still retains such Korean features as light skin and a moon-shaped face. Some ran away. Chans’ paternal grandfather, Chang, was one of a dozen boys who escaped from their henequen farms and crossed the border to join rebels in Guatemala. After nine years in Guatemala, Chans said her grandfather

returned to Mexico and found a job with a U.S. archaeologist working on the restoration of Chichen Itza, a vast pyramid site built by the Mayan civilization in the Yucatan. He married a Mayan woman. The Koreans’ contracts with Meyers were to last four years, but they had no country of their own to return to. Their homeland became a Japanese colony in 1910 and officially no longer existed. Stranded in a foreign land, some of the Koreans improved their lot, opening grocery stores and moving into bigger towns. Many wanted to move to the U.S. but were denied entry. Some moved into Cuba. Those who stayed in Merida organized the Korean National Association to help finance their country’s independence movement against the Japanese colonial occupation. During the 1950-53 Korean War, they sent cash to help orphans.The association’s building, which opened in 1934, served as the headquarters for the independence movement and a venue for important social events like weddings and funerals. After the centenary celebrations in 2005 of the Korean diaspora, the building was renovated and reopened as museum. Cont. on page 9

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Everybody Welcome Week The Colorado Springs Diversity Forum announces the 5th Annual Everybody Welcome Week, running from August 7 through August 13, 2011. Everybody Welcome Week kicks off with the Everybody Welcome Festival on Sunday, August 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs. The Everybody Welcome Festival is a free family event, open to the public. All are invited to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the diversity of talented local performers, artisans, cultural craftsmen through distinct activities and exhibits. The festival seeks to educate the community so that difference is viewed as an asset and curiosity and a desire to engage are the first responses to difference. This year’s festival will feature two stages so that more entertainment can be enjoyed by more families. The entertainment features: • Maori cultural dance by Pacific Pride and Island Hearts; • East Indian dance by the Colorado Springs Indian Community; • Senegalese performance by Dallo; • African drumming and dance by Oluwaseyi;

and Inclusion Awards Luncheon, hosted by the Colorado Springs Business Journal, recognizes local businesses that demonstrate and promote diversity and inclusion in both their internal operations and external civic engagement. • Friday, August 12, 1 to 4 p.m. the Immigration Symposium, Local Asian History and Influence at the Colorado

• Halau Ilima, Hawaiian dance • Brazilian and African Samba by Chris Sadeh; • The music of Colorado Springs Indian Community Band, • Special Blend • Suga Bear and The Showtime Band; • Lipstick Voodoo; and • many more... The festival will also include: • Continental villages exhibiting local cultural groups, support groups and products for sale. • Children’s Passports that let children (up to 16) take a free trip around the world; get their passports stamped for completing cultural activities at each continent; then enter a drawing for fabulous prizes. • Ethnic food representing a variety of cultures will be available for purchase. Some

vendors accept cash only. • Closing ceremonies • City Proclamation observance of Everybody Welcome: A Celebration of Culture and Diversity Week, August 7th through 13th, 2011 Last year over 10,000 people attend the Everybody Welcome Festival. Other activities throughout Everybody Welcome Week include: • Tuesday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bridging Military to Community Workshops presented in partnership with USAA; • Wednesday, August 10, 7 to 10 p.m., The Journey to Forgiveness: the Legacy of the Boarding School Documentary, a film followed by discussion at the Cornerstone Arts Center at Colorado College; • Thursday, August 11, 12 noon to 1 p.m. The Diversity

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Tequila Party to Tea Party: You are gambling our nation’s good reputation that will spark negative international reaction The Tea Party politicians are pushing things too far as they gamble away the good reputation of our sovereign nation. They have placed their economic illiterate bet that not a single cent of deficit reduction must come from a higher tax take. Even Ronald Reagan who campaigned against tax increases eventually had to increase them for the best interest of our nation. Tea Party activists are working furiously to ensure Republicans in Congress stand firm. The Tea Party Patriots, the largest organized Tea Party group in the country, warned that “Republican credibility as fiscally responsible managers of public resources is on the line” with the debt ceiling vote. Both parties have been reckless with our fiscal health, but right now Tea Party Republicans such as Rep. Eric Cantor, Senator DeMint, and Senator Marco Rubio are to blame as they gamble away our international reputation that is causing our American dollar to slump, the probable downgrade of our nation’s credit rating, and our stocks to fall. Rep. Cantor is betting against our Treasury debt. The Wall Street Journal recently reported “…conventional wisdom holds that letting the talks fail would roil the bond market, hurting Treasurys, which would benefit Mr. Cantor.” We believe politicians who are betting against the Treasury debt do not have the best interest of our nation when they bet away our AAA rating. Tea Party activists need to come to the realization that the vast majority of American people did not elect just Tea Party politicians. We elected diverse backgrounds and we believe reasonable debate and bipartisanship should occur without their extremism holding the government hostage. ABOUT THE NATIONAL TEQUILA PARTY MOVEMENT - THE NATIONAL TEQUILA PARTY MOVEMENT ( HTTP://TEQUILAPARTYTOUR.COM/ ) IS A COUNTER MOVEMENT TO THE TEA PARTY. WE ARE ORGANIZING A NATIONAL TOUR OF CONCERTS, EVENTS, DINNERS AND RALLIES THAT WILL ENCOURAGE A MASSIVE LATINO GET OUT THE VOTE. THIS MOVEMENT IS A NON-PARTISAN MOVEMENT. WE DON’T CARE HOW PEOPLE VOTE, WE JUST WANT THEM TO GET ON THE EARLY BALLOT SYSTEM, BECOME CONSISTENT PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION VOTERS.

Springs Fine Arts Center The week culminates with The Cotton Club on Saturday August 13 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Stargazer’s Theatre. More information about Everybody Welcome Week, the Festival, the Cotton Club, or other Everybody Welcome Week events can be found at www.cospdiversityforum.org

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Costos financieros de mantener a los padres Por Jason Alderman Alabados sean los millones de estadounidenses de la “generación sándwich”. Estas almas incansables dedican su tiempo y dinero al sustento no solo de sus hijos (y, a veces, sus nietos) sino también de sus padres. No es de sorprender que muchas de las personas en esta situación tengan problemas para pagar sus cuentas y ahorrar para su jubilación. Si usted es el sustento principal de uno o ambos padres, o los ayuda económicamente, estas ideas pueden ayudarlo a mantener sus finanzas sobre ruedas: Usted podrá incluir a sus padres como dependientes a los efectos fiscales si: • Les provee más de la mitad de su sustento económico. Si viven en su casa, puede incluir en ese cálculo el valor del alquiler que se cobra habitualmente en el mercado por su alojamiento, incluyendo los servicios. • Los ingresos brutos de sus padres (sin contar los pagos de la Seguridad Social y otros

ingresos exentos de impuestos) es menor a U$S3.700 por año. • Sus padres no presentaron una declaración impositiva conjunta – salvo para reclamar una devolución. • Las reglas son complicadas, por lo que le recomiendo consultar con un profesional en materia impositiva o leer la Publicación del IRS 503 en www.irs.gov para ver si puede acceder a estos beneficios. Aun cuando no pueda incluir a sus padres como dependientes por el límite de los ingresos brutos, si usted desglosa las deducciones, podría llegar a descontar los gastos médicos de sus padres que usted haya pagado, siempre y cuando usted les provea la mitad de su sustento económico. El descuento se aplica solo a los gastos médicos que excedan el 7,5 por ciento de sus ingresos brutos ajustados, por lo que pagar sus gastos podría ayudarlo a superar ese límite. Para ver una lista completa de los gastos aprobados, consulte la

Publicación 502 del IRS en www.irs.gov. Otra forma de disminuir sus impuestos es participando en cuentas de gastos flexibles (FSA) provistas por su empleador, donde usted paga por ciertos gastos de salud y de sus dependientes (incluyendo los de sus padres dependientes) antes de la deducción de los impuestos federales, estaduales y de Seguridad Social. Esto reduce sus ingresos imponibles y, por ende, sus impuestos. Para más información sobre las cuentas FSA, visite Habilidades Financieras Prácticas para la Vida, un programa de gestión financiera personal gratuito ofrecido por Visa Inc. (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ benefits). Hay una amplia variedad de programas de asistencia federales, estaduales y privados para ayudar a las personas mayores (y otras) de bajos ingresos a pagar sus cuentas, que incluyen: • Cobertura médica a través de Medicaid y Medicare.

Puede ver una buena descripción de estos programas en “Obtenga Ayuda Financiera” (www.medicare.gov.) • La mayoría de las empresas farmacéuticas ofrecen programas de asistencia para pacientes que brindan a las personas sin cobertura médica y de bajos ingresos acceso a medicamentos recetados que no podrían comprar de otra forma. Consulte los detalles con su médico o farmacéutico. • El Programa de Asistencia Energética para Hogares de Bajos Ingresos ofrece subsidios para ayudar a pagar las

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Financial costs of caring for your parents By Jason Alderman Kudos to the millions of “sandwich-generation” Americans. These exhausted souls spend their time and money caring for and supporting not only their own children (and sometimes, grandchildren), but their parents as well. It’s no wonder that so many people caught in this situation have trouble paying their bills and saving for retirement. If you are primary caregiver for one or both parents or support them financially, these

ideas may help you keep your own finances on track: You may be able to claim your parents as dependents for tax purposes if: • You provide more than half their financial support. If they live in your home, you can count the fair-market rental value of their lodging, including utilities, in that calculation. • Their gross income (excluding Social Security payments and other taxexempt income), is less than

$3,700 a year. • They did not file a joint tax return – unless it was to claim a refund. • The rules are complicated, so consult a tax professional or review IRS Publication 503 at www.irs.gov to see if you qualify. Even if you can’t claim your parents as dependents because of the gross income limit, if you itemize deductions you still may be able to deduct their medical expenses you paid for provided you supply over half their financial support. The deduction applies only to medical expenses that exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income, so paying for their expenses just may help put you over that threshold. For a complete list of qualifying expenses see IRS Publication 502 at www.irs.gov. Another way to lower your tax bite is to participate in employer-provided flexible spending accounts (FSAs), where you pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses (including those for dependent parents) on a pretax basis – that is, before federal, state and Social Security taxes have been deducted. This lowers your taxable income and therefore, your taxes. To learn more about FSAs, visit Practical Money Skills for Life, a free personal financial management program sponsored by Visa Inc. (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ benefits). A broad range of federal, state and private assistance programs are available to help low-income seniors (and others) pay their bills, including: • Medical coverage t h r o u g h Medicaid and Medicare. For a good overview of t h e s e programs, see “Get Financial Help” at www.medicare.gov. • Most pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance

programs that provide uninsured and low-income people access to prescription drugs they couldn’t otherwise afford. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for details. • The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides grants to help pay utility bills. To see if your parents qualify, go to www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ ocs/liheap. • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps lower-income Americans buy nutritious food. Visit www.fns.usda.gov/snap for qualification requirements. • Rental assistance for lowincome people is available from several Department of Housing and Urban Development programs as

well as other state and local agencies (see “Find Rental Assistance” at www.hud.gov for details). • AARP has an excellent guide to finding public benefit programs in your area at www.aarpkb.benefitscheckup.org. They also have a robust Caregiving Resource Center at www.aarp.org/caregiving. And finally, if your parents live far away, consider hiring a local geriatric care manager to help develop a game plan. It’s not cheap, but you’ll appreciate the peace of mind. A good resource is the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care M a n a g e r s (www.caremanager.org). Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs.

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Rocky Mountain State Games Ready For Second Big Weekend More Top Track And Field Stars Sign Up In Sport’s Record Field of 302 Athletes The Rocky Mountain State Games’ busiest weekend is nearing, and athlete registrations show that some big name adding commitments to the field of athletes. Taylor Hicks, a favorite son of

Alabama whose singing earned him the Season Five American Idol crown, will be the featured performer at the Opening Ceremony on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Fans can come to the arena at 5:00 for a

Weekend Schedule (Updated on Tuesday, July 26) Friday, July 29th 8:00 a.m. Golf - Competition Begins - Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course at Ft. Carson 8:30 a.m. Flag Football - Competition Begins - Memorial Park 9:00 a.m. Field Hockey- Competition Begins- Washburn Field at CC 9:30 a.m. Bowling - Competition Begins - King Pin Lanes 10:00 a.m. Billiards - Competition Begins - Antique Billiard Museum 2:30 p.m. Cycling (Time Trial) - Competition Begins - Alpine Park in Salida 4:00 p.m. Racquetball - Competition Begins -Downtown YMCA 6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony, Colorado Springs World Arena Saturday, July 30th 5:30 a.m. Inline Hockey - Competition Continues - CET Sports Arena 7:15 a.m. Triathlon (50+) - Competition Begins - Prospect Lake at Memorial Park 7:30 a.m. Cycling (Criterium) - Competition Begins - Alpine Park in Salida 7:30 a.m. Triathlon (Adult) - Competition Begins - Prospect Lake at Memorial Park 8:00 a.m. Field Hockey - Competition Continues - Washburn Field at Colorado Coll. 8:00 a.m. Softball (Slow Pitch) - Competition Begins - Skyview Sports Complex 8:30 a.m. Track & Field - Competition Begins - St. Mary’s Grace Center 8:00 a.m. Volleyball (Grass) - Competition Begins - Armstrong Quad at CC 8:30 a.m. Flag Football - Competition Continues - Memorial Park 9:00 a.m. Archery (Target) - Competition Begins - Memorial Park 9:00 a.m. Wrestling-Competition begins- Special Events Center. Ft.Carson 9:00 a.m. Karate - Competition Begins - Cheyenne Mt. High School 9:00 a.m. Racquetball - Competition Continues - Downtown YMCA 9:30 a.m. Bowling - Competition Continues - King Pin Lanes 9:30 a.m. Judo - Competition Begins - Pikes Peak Christian School 9:30 a.m. Shooting (Skeet) - Competition Begins - Pikes Peak Gun Club 9:30 a.m. Triathlon (Youth) - Competition Begins - Prospect Lake at Memorial Park 10:00 a.m. Billiards - Competition Continues -Antique Billiards Museum 10:00 a.m. Powerlifting — Competition Begins - National Strength & Conditioning Associatio 10:00 a.m. Rock Climbing - Competition Begins - CityRock Climbing Center 10:00 a.m. Rugby - Competition Begins- Cheyenne Mountain High School 11:30 a.m. Gymnastics - All Finals- Sundance Studio, Monument Sunday, July 31st 5:30 a.m. Inline Hockey - Competition Continues - CET Sports Arena 7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk - Competition Begins - Memorial Park 7:30 a.m. Cycling (Road) - Competition Begins - Alpine Park in Salida 7:30 a.m. Flag Football - Competition Continues - Memorial Park 8:00 a.m. Field Hockey - Competition Continues - Washburn Field at CC 8:00 a.m. Track & Field - Competition Continues - St. Mary’s Grace Center 8:00 a.m. Volleyball (Indoor) - Competition Begins - Big House Sports 8:30 a.m. Badminton - Competition Begins - Cheyenne Mountain High School 9:00 a.m. Archery (3D) - Competition Begins - Academy Archery Range at U.S AF Academy 9:00 a.m. Racquetball - Competition Continues - Downtown YMCA 9:00 a.m. Shooting (Trap) - Competition Begins - Pikes Peak Gun Club 9:00 a.m. Softball (Slow Pitch) - Competition Continues - Skyview Sports Complex 9:00 a.m. Volleyball (Beach) -Competition Begins - Sand Courts at Memorial Park 10:00 a.m. Bowling - Competition Continues - King Pin Lanes 10:00 a.m. Billiards - Competition Continues - Antique Billiards Museum 10:00 a.m. Powerlifting - Competition Continues - National Strength & Conditioning Ass. 10:00 a.m. Rock Climbing - Competition Continues- CityRock Climbing Center 10:00 a.m. Wrestling - Continues - Special Events Center at Fort Carson *All dates, times and locations are subject to change based on participation wide range of pre-ceremonies activities outside. The talented singer and songwriter will entertain the crowd and the athletes who will march in the evening’s parade of competitors. The celebration will feature the traditional parade of athletes, a BMX performance by the Yellow Design Stunt Team, gymnastics and taekwondo sport demonstrations, and the lighting of the State Games cauldron by a special celebrity athlete. Past celeb athletes lighting the torch include Olympians Steve Holcomb (bobsled), Rulon Gardner (wrestling),

Michelle Kwan (figure skating), Apolo Ohno (short track speedskating), Derek Parra (speedskating) and Henry Cejudo (wrestling) The Torch Touch relay leading to the celebrity guest lighting of the Games’ cauldron on the arena floor includes Katie Uhlaender, the two-time Winter Olympian in Skeleton who is shooting to make the London Games U.S. Olympic Team in weightlifting, Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach, Colorado Springs Sports Corp Chairman Dave Palenchar, Experience Colorado Springs CEO Doug Price,

and USOC Director of NGB Organizational development Rick Adams among a group of twenty individuals in the relay. Opening Ceremony Tickets are available now- $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth (18 & under, seniors (55+). Fans may purchase tickets at the Colorado Springs World Arena box office an all front Range King Soopers locations. Call 866464-2626 to purchase tickets, or go to: www.worldarena.com Almost 3,500 athletes will be in action this weekend across the city.

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Texas Tornados & Roberto Griego headline New Super Saturday Music Fest at the Arts Center Festival Friday and one Super Saturday will keep music lovers dancing throughout the summer at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, in the Jackson Sculpture Garden. Perennial favorite The Martini Shot takes the stage Friday, July 29 to rock the house, followed by a Tejano triple header on Saturday, July 30, with Bad Habitz, Roberto Griego and headliner The Texas Tornados. Comedian Jimmy Abeyta will provide entertainment prior to each performance. Abeyta is one of the top national touring comedians on the scene today. Born and raised in Denver, CO, he has been performing as a stand-up as a comedian, lecturer, and entertainer for the last 14 years. The Texas Tornados are the ultimate Tex-Mex super group, with such hits as Who Were You Thinkin’ Of, Que Paso, and Who’s To Blame, Senorita. They won a GRAMMY® award for best Mexican American performance for “Soy De San Luis” from their self-titled debut album. Their popularity earned them invitations to perform at President Clinton’s in-

augural ball, the David Letterman Show, the Montreaux Jazz Festival, and multiple other venues. In 1999, they disbanded following cofounder Doug Sahm’s passing, but reunited at the urging of Sahm’s son, Shawn. Tornado member Freddy Fender wrote one of his last songs for the group before lung cancer claimed him in 2006. That song and others are featured on the Tornado’s latest album Esta Bueno. New Mexican guitarist and singer Roberto Griego was nominated for seven awards in multiple categories by the New Mexico Hispano Music Association at the 18th Annual NMHMA Awards Show on January 17, 2009 and won four of the seven categories. Rounding out the line-up for Super Saturday is Pueblobased band Bad Habitz, playing a variety of music ranging from Tejano and country to Top 40 and rock-and-roll. Festival Fridays feature happy hour specials from 6-7 p.m., including 2-for-1 beer, well drinks and wine. Bands play from 7-10 p.m. underneath the new outdoor galle-

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ria in the Jackson Sculpture Garden. Enjoy food from Ortiz Catering, drinks and great music throughout the night!

Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the gate. The Super Saturday Music Fest kicks off at 6 pm. The first band starts at 6:30

pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of show. Tickets may be purchased at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center box office or by calling 719295-7222. For more information, please call 719-295-7200; stop by the Arts Center located at 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., just off of I-25, exit 98b, or visit online at www.sangredecristoarts.org.

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Dealing with debt collectors By Jason Alderman If you’ve ever fallen far behind on paying your bills, you know what it’s like to dread whenever the phone rings: What if it’s another bill collector? Ignoring the call – like ignoring a toothache – is never a good idea. Sooner or later, you’re going to have to deal with the situation. According to Gail Cunningham, spokesperson for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), “Our 2011 Financial Literacy Survey found that most people – 68 percent – pay their bills on time. However, 28 percent said they experience difficulty making

timely bill payments.” Ideally, you should contact your lender as soon as you realize you may have difficulty paying a bill. They would much rather work out a repayment plan than enter the costly and time-consuming collections process. But, if that ship has already sailed, here are a few precautions you can take to protect your interests: You have certain rights whenever dealing with debt collectors. For example, collectors cannot harass you by: * Using abusive language or threatening violence or arrest. * Calling before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.

* Falsely representing themselves as attorneys or government employees if they are not. * Threatening to sue you if they don’t intend to. * Contacting you at work if you tell them your employer disapproves. * Contacting others, except to verify where you live and work. * Revealing to others that you owe money. If a collection agency contacts you initially by phone, they must send written notice within five days stating how much you owe, the name of the creditor owed and how to file a dispute if you don’t agree. Once contacted, you should: * Get names of all persons calling and their agency, its address, phone and fax numbers. * Take detailed notes of all conversations, correspondence and pre-recorded calls, noting names, dates and times. * You may request that all sub-

sequent contact be handled by mail. Send this request – and all further correspondence – by certified mail, return receipt requested. * Request that all conversations be followed-up in writing. * Document any false, misleading or harassing statements and include them in your correspondence. * Request full details about any debts the collector claims you owe, including dates, amounts, lender’s name, etc. * Instruct that you be the only person contacted, unless you want your attorney involved. * Retain all records indefinitely in case of future disputes. * Have all agreed-to repayment plan terms verified in writing, including promises to remove or adjust reports to your credit history. If you feel you’ve been targeted in error, tell the collection agency – in writing – that it has the wrong party and to

stop contacting you. If they can’t provide proof, by law they must cease collection efforts. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for identity thieves to run up debt in someone else’s name and to have those unpaid debts eventually go into collection. That’s why it’s important to check your credit reports regularly and to report any errors or mistaken transactions immediately. You can order one free credit report a year from each of the three main credit bureaus through www.annualcreditreport.com. The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse’s “Debt Collection Practices: When Hardball Tactics Go Too Far,” offers great tips on navigating the debt-collection process, including your privacy rights, sample letters and where to turn for help (www.privacyrights.org/fs/ fs27-debtcoll.htm). Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs.

Latinos join Colorado redistricting litigation Cont. from page 1 filed suit asking the court to draw the congressional redistricting plan. The court must consider the needs of many diverse communities when evaluating proposed redistricting plans, and the CLF and CHBA will advocate for protection of Colorado’s Latinos, who historically have been underrepresented. The lawsuit seeks to protect the electoral rights of Latinos statewide, including in the Denver metropolitan area, Morgan and Weld counties,

and southern Colorado from Pueblo to the San Luis Valley. Olivia Mendoza, Executive Director of the CLF, stated “This is a critical moment in time to ensure that the Latino community is not disenfranchised through the electoral process and truly has a voice in the election of candidates.” Diego Hunt, President of the CHBA, stated “Latinos comprise an ever-growing segment of the state’s population, accounting for over 41% of Colorado’s overall

growth in the last ten years. We must ensure that we are properly regarded as important communities of interest in the redistricting process.” “The General Assembly failed to enact a new congressional map, and now we have turned to the courts,” stated Nina Perales, MALDEF Vice President of Litigation. “Latinos in Colorado have filed to enter this case to ensure that the state’s Latino population has a voice in Cont. on page 9 To Order go to: http:/lulu.sportron.com or visit hispania-news.com

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Cáncer Continua de página 1 Si esto le sucede a usted, y si hay problemas en su relacionamiento con el paciente, su sentido de aislamiento puede transformarse en un problema y usted podría desear procurar ayuda externa. Por otra parte, los desafíos que implican los cuidados también pueden acercarle al paciente, a medida que le ayuda a superar los desafíos que presenta el cáncer. El cáncer conlleva muchos costos financieros. Las familias deben pagar deducibles en el seguro, copagos y el costo de servicios que no están cubiertos por el seguro, tales como el transporte y la ayuda en la atención en el hogar. Algunos cuidadores dejan sus trabajos y renuncian a percibir ingresos para poder quedarse en casa con el paciente, lo que puede dificultar aún más el tener que pagar por todo. Y el estrés financiero a menudo provoca un aumento en el estrés emocional. Todas estas cambiantes circunstancias, nuevos sentimientos y grandes demandas de su tiempo pueden resultar abrumadoras. Por lo tanto, este es un momento crucial para cuidar de su propia mente, cuerpo y espíritu. Prestar atención y

soporte durante el transcurso de un cáncer no es fácil, pero sin embargo muchos cuidadores encuentran que les ayuda a ver la vida de nuevos modos. Algunos han dicho que es un honor y un privilegio cuidar de alguien a quien aman. Se puede pensar más acerca del propósito de la vida y reconocer más claramente qué personas y aspectos de la vida tienen un mayor significado para usted. Buscar un significado puede ser un modo de afrontar la situación. Otros cuidadores descubren que pueden ser fuertes durante los tiempos difíciles y desarrollan un mejor sentido de autoestima o crecimiento personal. Obtener apoyo de los profesionales de atención a la salud puede ayudarle a prestar mejores cuidados a su ser querido y a usted mismo. También puede obtener apoyo por parte de grupos de cuidadores y organizaciones relacionadas al combate al cáncer, donde podrá hablar con otras familias. Algunos cuidadores encuentran que les resulta provechoso integrarse a un grupo de apoyo o hablar con un consejero, psicólogo u otro profesional de la salud mental.

Muchas personas que son miembros activos de su fe o comunidad espiritual, encontrarán apoyo y recursos con facilidad. Los consejos y las recomendaciones acerca de los cuidados están disponibles en el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (INC), en el folleto “Caring for the Caregiver” (Cuidados para el Cuidador) y en la ficha descriptiva “Home Care for Cancer Patients” (Cuidados en el hogar para pacientes con cáncer). Si desea más información, ingrese a la página Coping with Cancer: Supportive and Palliative Care (Confrontando al cáncer: Cuidados de apoyo y paliativos) del Sitio Web del INC. El INC lidera el Programa Nacional del Cáncer y el esfuerzo del Instituto Nacional de Salud (INS) para reducir dramáticamente la carga que implica el cáncer y mejorar las vidas de los pacientes de cáncer y sus familias, a través de la investigación en la prevención y la biología del cáncer, el desarrollo de nuevas intervenciones y la capacitación y tutoría de nuevos investigadores. Si desea más info acerca del cáncer, visite el sitio Web del INC en www.cancer.gov/al 1800-4-CANCER (1-800-4226237). En www.cancer.gov/ lifelines están a disposición más artículos y vídeos.

Latinos join Colorado redistricting litigation Cont. from page 8 congressional elections over the next ten years.” Regina Rodriguez, a partner with Faegre & Benson, stated: “This is a critical time and we, as a firm, are proud to partner with MALDEF as co-counsel, and CLF and CHBA as representatives of the Latino

community, to be able to bring to bear the resources to ensure that the Latino communities’ voices are heard and not overlooked in this process.” The CLF and the CHBA intervened in and, cases pending before the District Court of the City and County

of Denver. To access the complaint, visit: www.maldef.org The Colorado Latino Forum (CLF) is a civic organization dedicated to increasing the economic, political, social and educational strength of Latinos and Latinas in the state of Colorado.

Korean-Mexicans trace roots Cont. from page 2 Among the artifacts at the museum, one dated photo stands out for its emotional resonance. Titled “Group of Korean Workers at the Farm,” the photo shows about 30 men, some only in their mid-teens, posing on the staircase of an unnamed henequen farm. Some squint under the sun, their skin so severely tanned that they could almost pass for Africans. Their white clothes look worn out, their bare feet tied to shabby shoes that are little than a few strips of fabric.A former Mexican worker

grimaced as he recalled his early years at a henequen farm south of Merida.“It was bad,” said the Mexican of Mayan descent, who identified himself only as Pedro, shaking his head. Pedro said he had worked with other Mayans, Cubans and Koreans at the Yaxcopoil Farm for 23 years until it was closed in 1984 with the advent of synthetic fibers. He now serves as a tour guide at the farm, which has been preserved as a museum.“As we carried bundles of henequen leaves on our shoulders and backs, their

thorns scratched us. We worked from early in the morning till late afternoon, every day except Sundays,” he said.A century after the migration, the painful history now takes a backseat. Many Korean-Mexicans trace their roots to their Asian homeland, whose dramas, music and movies have made inroads as far as South America. Now the Korean government runs a scholarship program under which young KoreanMexicans are invited to learn the Korean language and culture.

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CLASIFICADOS NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

FORT CARSON NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site In response to requests from the public, Fort Carson has extended the comment period for the Environmental Assessment (EA), Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) Transformation (January 2011) and the accompanying draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI). The deadline to submit written comments is changed to September 2, 2011. Copies of the EA and draft FNSI, as well as electronic copies of background documents, are available in the following locations: Colorado Springs Penrose Public Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave.; Canon City Library, 516 Macon Ave.; Pueblo City-County Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave; Trinidad Carnegie Public Library, 202 N. Animas St; La Junta Woodruff Memorial Library, 522 Colorado Ave; Rocky Ford City Library, 400 S. 10th St; and Walsenburg Huerfano County Public Library, 323 Main St. Copies of the EA, draft FNSI, and background documents are also available online at http://www.carson.army.mil/ (hover over Pinon Canyon button on left to display available documents). Written comments or concerns about the EA or draft FNSI should be directed to: Fort Carson NEPA Program Manager Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Division (IMWE-CAR-PWE) 1626 O’Connell Blvd, Bldg 813 Fort Carson, CO 80913 [email protected]

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RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS: The Housing Authority of the City of La Junta will receive bids for RENOVATION OF DWELLING UNITS, in the City of La Junta. Bids will be received until Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time at the Housing Authority of the City of La Junta, at which time and place bids shall be opened and evaluated. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: A complete bid proposal package may be obtained from: Planning and Development Dept. 201 S. Victoria Avenue Pueblo, CO 81003 Attention: Cheri Wilkerson, Planning Administrative Assistant A $20.00 deposit is required. A pre-bid conference and contractor walk-thru will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 starting at the Housing Authority of the City of La Junta offices, located at 515 E. 5th St., La Junta, CO. All bidders are encouraged to attend.

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The Toll of the Great Recession Hispanic Household Wealth Fell by 66% from 2005 to 2009 Median household wealth among Hispanics fell from $18,359 in 2005 to $6,325 in 2009. The percentage drop—66%— was the largest among all racial and ethnic groups, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center ’s Social & Demographic Trends project. During the same period, median household wealth declined 53% among black households and 16% among white households. The Pew Research report provides the first look at how the Great Recession impacted household wealth. It finds that plummeting house values were the principal cause of the erosion in wealth among all groups. However, because Hispanics derived nearly twothirds of their net worth in 2005 from home equity and a disproportionate share reside in states that were in the vanguard of the housing meltdown, Hispanics were hit hardest by the housing market downturn. The Pew Research analysis

also finds that the median wealth of white households is 18 times that of Hispanic households and 20 times that

of black households. These lopsided wealth ratios are the largest in the quarter century since the government first published such data, and

roughly twice the size of the ratios that had prevailed between these three groups for the two decades prior to the Great Recession. These findings are based on a Pew Research Center analysis of newly-available data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), an e c o n o m i c questionnaire distributed periodically to tens of thousands of households by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is considered the m o s t c o m p re h e n s i v e source of data about household wealth in the United States by race and HW KQLFLW \ Among the

Caring for a Loved One with Cancer Cont. from page 1 with the challenges cancer brings. There are many financial costs of cancer. Families must pay insurance deductibles, copayments, and the cost of services that are not covered caregivers give up their jobs and income so they can stay home with the patient, which can make it harder to pay for everything. And financial stress often causes additional emotional stress. All of these changing circumstances, new feelings, and major demands on your time can be overwhelming. But this is a crucial time to care for your own mind, body, and spirit. Giving care and support during cancer isn’t easy, yet many caregivers find that it helps them look at life in new ways. Some have said that it’s an honor and a privilege to care for someone they love. You may think more about the purpose of life, and recognize more clearly which people and aspects of life mean the most to you. Looking for meaning

can be a way to cope. Other caregivers discover they can be strong during hard times, and develop a better sense of self-worth or personal growth. Getting support from health care professionals may help you take better care of your loved one and yourself. You can also find support from caregiver groups and cancer organizations, where you can talk with other families. Some caregivers find it helpful to join a support group or to talk to a counselor, psychologist, or other mental health professional. Many people who are active in their faith or spiritual community will find support and resources readily available. Advice about caregiving is available from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the booklet “Caring for the Caregiver” and in the fact sheet “Home Care for Cancer Patients”. More information can be found at the Coping with Cancer: Supportive and Palliative Care page of the NCI Web site. NCI leads the National Cancer Program and the NIH effort to cancer patients and their families, through research into prevention and cancer biology, the development of new interventions, and the training and mentoring of new researchers. For more information about cancer, please visit the NCI web site at www.cancer.gov/espanol or call NCI’s Cancer Information Service at 1-8004-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). More articles and videos in the culturally relevant Lifelines series are available at www.cancer.gov/lifelines.

report’s other key findings: • About a third of Hispanic (31%) and black (35%) households had zero or negative net worth in 2009, compared with 15% of white households. In 2005, the comparable shares had been 23% for Hispanics, 29% for blacks and 11% for whites. • About a quarter of all Hispanic (24%) and black (24%) households in 2009 had

no assets other than a vehicle, compared with just 6% of white households. These percentages are little changed from 2005. • During the period under study, wealth disparities also increased within the Hispanic community. The top 10% of Hispanic households saw their share of all Hispanic household wealth rise from 56% in 2005 to 72% in 2009.

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