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VOL.XVI • NUM 21 www.laprensasa.com Marzo 10, 2010
A San Antonio Tradition Since 1913 Una Tradición en San Antonio desde 1913
Home developer charged with unlawfully selling houses
The developers targeted home- closed liens. deposit or earnest money.” them with poor credit histories.” entered into their money contracts.
buyers in the Rio Grande Valley, “These practices were brought The defendant, McAllen-based According to the state’s enforce- Paperwork in the district court
San Antonio and Houston areas. to our attention by consumers in Grande Valley Homes LLC, which ment action, Casa Linda sold homes also makes public that Casa Linda
several cities where this builder is registered to do business as Casa that were encumbered by a lien for Homes failed to pay its debt, which
By Cristina Blackwell has sold properties,” said Teresa Linda Homes, both sells and financ- delinquent property taxes, a lien of resulted in creditors instituting
cblackwell@laprensasa.com Farfán, deputy press secretary of es residential real estate property. a third-party lender or a mechanic’s foreclosure proceedings and filing
the Attorney General of Texas. They targeted the Rio Grande lien for labor or materials used to lawsuits against home buyers.
Texas Attorney General Greg “Many consumers filed complaints Valley, San Antonio and Houston improve the property. The home developer utilized sev-
Abbott charged Casa Linda Homes with our office against Casa Linda areas. “According to our investiga- Documents filed with the Camer- eral methods to pull off the scam.
with defrauding first-time home Homes for failing to disclose en- tors,” said Farran, “the company’s on County District Court reveal that “The defendant was able to per-
buyers by unlawfully selling houses cumbrances on their properties, business model seemed to focus on Casa Linda Homes did not disclose petuate this deceptive practice, in
that were encumbered by undis- others for failure to refund their first-time home buyers, many of the liens when unsuspecting buyers See Homes on page 3
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home was not completed within 240 should consider the following:
• CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION: PAST, PRESENT AND pany involved in the transaction to days of the execution. Customer 1. Always be wary of sellers who
FUTURE – Friday, March 12, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. – The Wonderland check for liens or outstanding debts complaints indicate that, despite pressure buyers to make an immedi-
of the Americas Mall, located at 4522 Fredericksburg Rd., will host for which the buyer could be held its promises, Casa Linda did not al- ate decision to purchase a home or
a free presentation discussing heart disease and the details of cardiac liable,” stated Farfán. ways properly refund the money. sign any documents.
catheterization. For more information call (210) 575-0355. Casa Linda did not require home While the state’s enforcement 2. Before signing, carefully re-
• ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY – March 12, 19 & 26, 5:30 p.m. buyers to purchase title insurance. action seeks an injunction that will view all documents; take them to
– 8:30 p.m. – St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, located on 10703 The developer could then sell the prevent Casa Linda from selling a trusted independent person, such
Wurzbach Road, will have their Annual Lenten Fish Fry for the next properties without home buyers in- houses without clear titles, it also as an attorney, to help review any
six Friday’s. For more information please call Rene Farias at (210) surance to inexperienced, first-time wants to prevent the homebuyer terms that are difficult to under-
413-2641. homebuyers, who did not realize from selling houses that are not stand.
• LABORDE 9TH ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT – Saturday, March their new homes were subject to covered by title insurance, some- 3. Make sure a title company is
13, 7 p.m. – The Laborde Family Memorial Foundation will host its undisclosed liens. thing that could prevent homebuy- involved in the transaction and in-
9th annual art exhibit featuring recent watercolor, pastel and acrylic The Office of the Attorney Gen- ers from later having significant dependently determines who owns
paintings of Dr. Alfredo L. Laborde and selected glasswork by Ralph eral has identified multiple Casa financial loss. the property and checks for liens
G. Laborde. The event will be held at the accounting office of Frank Linda properties that are encum- The attorney general is also or outstanding debts for which the
X. Laborde, located at 1518 South Flores. Doors will open at 7 p.m. bered by undisclosed liens. How- requiring stiff civil penalties of home buyer could be held liable.
with a wine and cheese reception for patrons. For more information ever, investigators believe that there $20,000 per violation of the Texas 4. Never make payments in cash.
please call (210) 227-2800. may be much more properties with Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Use checks or money orders.
• VFW POST 9186 FLEA MARKET – Sunday, March 14, 6:30 a.m. encumbered liens that have not been “We are now trying to get a 5. If monthly payments to the
– VFW Post 9186 is sponsoring an indoor flea market/fundraiser. Set- identified yet. Temporary Injunction to stop this seller or financing institution in-
up begins at 6:30 a.m. and there is a $10 donation per table. Food will In addition and even more dis- company from selling properties clude homeowners’ insurance and
be available and there is no charge for this event. For more information concerting, officials think Casa with liens on them,” concluded property taxes, check periodically
please call Ms. Talamantez at (210) 337-4728 or (210) 445-0696. Linda has changed its name and is Farfán. “We are hoping to get a with the county tax assessor and
• MAIN PLAZA BREAK TIME – March 15-20 – Main Plaza Con- now operating under another name, hearing date soon.” with the insurance company to en-
servancy presents BREAK TIME, wide-ranging music concerts driven First Compass Homes. If you or someone you know have sure that the accounts are current.
to enlighten your after-work blues. BREAK TIME, now in its second Casa Linda told prospective been deceived by this business, Following these simple guide-
year, features a variety of the region’s most dynamic artists. Music plays buyers that it would refund clients’ please contact the attorney’s office lines will avoid homebuyers later
Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Chairs, pets (on leashes) money if their home loan was at 1-800-252-1180. losing their home and also prevent
and dancing shoes are welcome; coolers are not. Food and beverages rejected or if construction of the Texans who are buying a home significant financial loss.
will be available for purchase, onsite. Main Plaza is located at 115 Main
Avenue. For more information visit www.mainplaza.org.
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• 4TH ANNUAL FEST OF TAILS – Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. – 3
p.m. – “Fest of Tails” returns to McAllister Park and welcomes kite
and dog enthusiasts from near and far. This event is free and open to
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a sky full of kites. For more information please visit www.festoftails.
org or call (210) 212-8423.
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City’s Sector Plans shape future of S.A.
nity interests and having a con- ings for the North Sector Plan, one last night at the Palo Alto College
By Johnny Hernandez versation about how we of seven sector plans that the city Student Center Annex.
BROOKLYN'S FINEST (R) - ID REQ'D jhernandez@laprensasa.com would like to see our intends to develop. There will be “We are doing both the North
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COP OUT (R) - ID REQ'D community grow,” at least a couple of public meet- and the South sectors [together]
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SHUTTER ISLAND (R) - ID REQ'D “We have started a planning ings for each of the seven right now, and we hope to do the
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THE WOLFMAN (R) - ID REQ'D process that began with a team in sectors. other sectors, which there are two
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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS (PG) January and our first public meet- The next on the East Side, two on the West
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DEAR JOHN (PG-13) (1205 240 515) 750 1020 ing was held last Wednesday public Side and one on the city center,
EDGE OF DARKNESS (R) - ID REQ'D
(1240 PM) 655 PM to let the general public meet- within the next year and a half,”
THE LAST STATION (R) - ID REQ'D
(100 410) 715 1015 know what we are i n g Wallace added.
CRAZY HEART (R) - ID REQ'D (1235 425) 755 1035
THE WHITE RIBBON (R) - ID REQ'D doing in order for the The planning team, made up of
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THE LOVELY BONES (PG-13) (330 PM) 940 PM to give them North 40 to 50 representatives from the
SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG-13) (1230 315) 650 950
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE a chance to Sector will Bexar County area, first met in
SQUEAKUEL (PG) (1200 235 500) 720 935
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (G) have input,” be on January and February to discuss
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said Trish issues people have regarding the
Wallace, re- various areas in order to devise
Adv. Tix on Sale GREEN ZONE
Adv. Tix on Sale THE BOUNTY HUNTER gional plan- values in terms of planning
BROOKLYN'S FINEST (R) - ID REQ'D
(1130 300) 730 1030 ning manager for the future—2035 and
ALICE IN WONDERLAND IN REALD 3D - EVENT
PRICING (PG) for the city’s 2050 horizons—with public
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND (PG) Planning and De- input.
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THE CRAZIES (R) - ID REQ'D velopment Services “The issues [and values]
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COP OUT (R) - ID REQ'D (1200 235 510) 750 1020 Department. include all aspects of things like
SHUTTER ISLAND (R) - ID REQ'D
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VALENTINE'S DAY (PG-13)
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THE WOLFMAN (R) - ID REQ'D
(1155 1235 215 320 450 545) 735 815 945 1035 Department is doing is age, education…everything that
PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS (PG)
(1110 200 440) 720 955 informing the public of the has to do with the physical nature of
DEAR JOHN (PG-13) (1125 155 425) 705 935
TOOTH FAIRY (PG) (1115 145 405) 655 930 City’s Sector Plan Program. our community,” said Wallace.
AVATAR (PG-13) (1120 315) 720 1040
This is a long-range guide that The City of San Antonio already
provides regional coordination March has a master plan policy for the
Adv. Tix on Sale GREEN ZONE
Adv. Tix on Sale THE BOUNTY HUNTER of resources for the future of San 31, with future of Bexar County. But ac-
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EVENT PRICING (PG) (1100 140 420) 700 940 Antonio’s ETJ, or extraterritorial a final cording to Wallace, each of these
ALICE IN WONDERLAND (PG)
(1125 1145 1205 205 jurisdiction—planning jurisdiction meeting seven sector plans are simply trying
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SHUTTER ISLAND (R) - ID REQ'D and subdivision jurisdiction cover- W a l l a c e tentatively to hone in on what that policy has
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BROOKLYN'S FINEST (R) - ID REQ'D ing most of Bexar County. continued. scheduled for already set in motion.
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COP OUT (R) - ID REQ'D (1155 235 515) 755 1040 “It’s basically about bringing Last Wednesday April 28. The first Some of the input discussed by
THE CRAZIES (R) - ID REQ'D
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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS (PG)
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THE WOLFMAN (R) - ID REQ'D environmental issues for develop-
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DEAR JOHN (PG-13) (1105 150 425) 655 930 SILVERADO 16 MAYAN PALACE PASS
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AVATAR (PG-13) (1115 255) 630 1000
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OSCAR SHORTS (NR):
LIVE ACTION 11:45am “A big issue for the North Sec-
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tor is the land development around
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Camp Bullis,” said Wallace.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND (PG) PALLADIUM • IMAX ® 10:45 11:45 1:40 2:40 4:40 7:15 8:15 10:15 11:15 THE GHOST WRITER (PG13) As for the Heritage South Sector
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SHUTTER ISLAND (R)
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THE CRAZIES (R) public on community issues, values
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(1200 1250 330 410) 710 740 1015 1040 12:00 1:30 4:15 7:00 9:45 12:30 11:05 12:05 1:45 2:45 12:00 1:40 2:40 4:30 SHUTTER ISLAND (R) in that area.
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(1225 320) 650 935 THE WOLFMAN (R)
11:50 2:20 4:50 7:20 9:50 12:20 THE CRAZIES (R) THE CRAZIES (R) 5:05 7:05 8:05 10:05 San Antonio residents and neigh-
THE WOLFMAN (R) - ID REQ'D
(1150 215 440) 705 945 DEAR JOHN (PG13) 12:10 1:10 2:30 3:30 4:50
5:50 7:10 8:10 9:30 10:25
12:10 1:10 2:30 3:30 4:50
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VALENTINE’S DAY (PG13)
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boring jurisdictions are encouraged
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DEAR JOHN (PG-13) (150 450) 720 950 *AVATAR IN 3D (PG13) 1:15 4:45 8:15 11:45 COP OUT (R) COP OUT (R) PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS:
THE LIGHTENING THIEF (PG)
to attend the public meetings and
WHEN IN ROME (PG-13) (1220 240 510) 730 955 12:00 2:30 5:00 7:30 10:00 12:15 2:45 5:15 7:50 10:15
TOOTH FAIRY (PG) (145 430) 655 920
VIP DIGITAL OVER 18yrs ONLY SHUTTER ISLAND (R)
EDGE OF DARKNESS (R)
SHUTTER ISLAND (R) 11:35 2:15 4:55 7:35 10:15 share their input to help make the
AVATAR (PG-13) (100 PM 425 PM) 800 PM 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 12:50 3:55 7:00 10:05 THE WOLFMAN (R) 9:45 pm
OC: THE CRAZIES (R) - ID REQ'D 11:10 1:50 4:30 7:10 9:50 12:30 PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: DEAR JOHN (PG13) 9:55pm future of the city’s growth a posi-
(1215 PM) 750 PM *CRAZY HEART (R) 11:15 1:50 4:25 7:00 9:35 THE LIGHTENING THIEF (PG) THE LIGHTENING THIEF (PG) *CRAZY HEART (R)
Times For 03/10 © 2010
FROM PARIS WITH LOVE (R) 12:10am 11:00 1:45 4:30 7:15 10:00 1:40 4:25 7:10 9:55 12:00 2:30 5:00 7:30 10:00 tive and prosperous climb.
marzo 10, 2010 LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 7
SARA recicla basura en arte Este año se espera contar con el Los sitios en que se hará esta Creek y en Zarzamora Creek de la de los voluntarios no podría re-
Por Gabriel Cervera trabajo de cerca de tres mil volun- limpieza son: San Antonio River ciudad de Leon Valley. alizarse ese trabajo que ayuda a
gcervera@laprensasa.com tarios, los que limpiarán 16 difer- Mission, San Antonio River en El año pasado, se tuvieron sor- conservar la belleza de nuestra
entes sitios de la ciudad conectados Brackenridge Park, Salado Creek prendentes resultados; los vol- ciudad y contribuye al bienestar
El pasado lunes en el Blue Star con el río que lleva el nombre de en Martin Luther King Park, Me- untarios recogieron más de tres físico de todos los habitantes de
Art Complex de la calle Álamo, nuestra ciudad. dina River en Medina River Natu- toneladas de material reciclable, San Antonio.
Suzanne Scott, administradora Esta positiva actividad para la ral Area, Indian Creek en Miller’s una tonelada y media de material Para registrarse como voluntario
de San Antonio River Authority, ecología citadina se realizará el Pond Park, Leon Creek, Olmos metálico y casi seis toneladas de puede hacerlo en la página de Inter-
anunció a la comunidad en general sábado 27 de marzo, iniciando a las Creek, Salado Creek en Tobin llantas usadas. Sin la participación net www.basurabash.org.
la celebración del 16° Anual Ba- ocho de la mañana con el registro Park, Woodlawn Lake en Wood-
sura Bash, tradicional evento que de los participantes voluntarios, lawn Lake Park, Salado Creek en
reúne a miles de voluntarios en la llevándose a cabo la acción de Comanche County Park, Alazan
limpieza de las áreas aledañas al limpieza de las 9 a.m. hasta las Creek, Martinez Creek, Salado
Río San Antonio y sus afluentes. 12 p.m. Creek en E. Bitters Road, Six Mile
Bob, escultura realizada con materiales de desecho obtenidos como
resultado de las obras de limpieza del Río San Antonio a iniciativa
de San Antonio River Authority. (Foto, cortesía)
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Mamapoly pregnant, to help ease the way
By Maggie Lamond Simone for those of us who are.
Author, “From Beer to • Lose the dismissive, “Get
Maternity” over yourself, women give birth
Excerpt: Nine Months, every day” attitude. People die
65 pounds every day, too. They still need
support. It’s not like we’re
There she was just a-wad- asking for special treatment
dlin’ down the street, singing or anything … wait a minute.
doo wah diddy diddy dum diddy Yes, we are. We’re growing
doo, belly so big she could babies here.
barely see her feet, singing doo • Fathers, imagine having the
wah diddy diddy dum diddy flu for three straight months
doo…” and still having to work, cook,
Yep, we’re soon going to clean and take care of the kids
enter the somewhat terrify- and dogs. Help out. At least try
ing realm of parenthood, as to look busy.
demonstrated by my changing • Reading books doesn’t
body (amusingly reminiscent cause the symptoms we experi-
of Jabba the Hut) and my emo- ence. If that were the case, we’d
tional state (not-so-amusingly all have gone through “sympa-
reminiscent of “The Exorcist”). thy pregnancies” in sixth grade
It finally happened. Not that health class. The symptoms are
I was under any pressure or real, so don’t try to convince
anything. yourself – or us – that we’ve
There’d been some concern, imagined them. Trust me. That
of course. My sister-in-law head-spinning routine is not a
approached the baby race as pretty sight.
an actual competition (and • Don’t blanche at the clothes
you can bet that may be a little we have to buy. This isn’t a day
more that I needed to know job that allows us to go back to
about my brother), while my our regular wardrobe nights
mother developed a charming and weekends.
habit of looking at her watch • Society likes thin people.
every time I came home. As Many of us have spent the ma-
if anything’s going to happen jority of our lives trying to get
when I’m visiting my mother. or stay that way, so gaining
My mother-in-law handled weight – even for this – can
the whole situation very well, be difficult. If you’re going
with only a very few impec- to say, “You don’t even look
cably placed sighs here and pregnant,” you may as well
there, while my dear husband add, “It just looks like you’ve
spent more than his fair share gained 30 pounds.” Be tactful.
of time pondering the possible Lie if you have to. Tell us we
tax effects of children heading look great.
to college as Social Security • Resist the urge to snicker
kicks in. when we’re stuck on our backs
But everyone can now relax, in the bathtub like turtles. Re-
except, of course, me. I can’t member that while the gravity
relax because a) I really, re- problem that prevents us from
ally liked being a size 3, and performing certain basic ma-
b) at the end of all this, an neuvers will soon fade, our
8-pound person is somehow memories will not.
going to leave me through an This excerpt is from Maggie’s
exit the size of an olive pit. I’ve book, From Beer to Maternity.
therefore assembled some sug- For more information or to pur-
gestions and observations for chase a copy, please visit www.
people who are not currently maggielamondsimone.com.
www.lapresasa.com
10 LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO marzo 10, 2010
S.A. selected for national program to fight childhood obesity
Metro Health receives Robert side. Based on a rigorous selec- which often translate into poorer ment projects; and encouraging School of Nursing, University of
Wood Johnson Foundation Grant tion process that drew more than health status for children. An restaurants to make more healthy Texas School of Public Health,
to bring healthy foods to neigh- 500 proposals from across the assessment of high schools in choices available on their menus VIA Metropolitan Transit, and
borhoods, encourage restaurants country, San Antonio is one of one district that overlaps this through incentives and technical Westside Development Corpora-
to offer healthier choices, ensure 41 sites selected for the RWJF area showed that nearly 40% of support. tion.
safe street design for walking and Healthy Kids, Healthy Communi- students were either overweight HKHC partners include City “This grant is unique in that
biking, and increase access to ties (HKHC) initiative. or obese. entities such as Parks & Recre- it extends beyond outreach and
outdoor recreational facilities. As a result of this funding The partnership will encourage ation, Planning & Development education,” said Dr. Bryan Al-
opportunity, Metro Health has active living and healthy eating Services, and the Community sip, project director for the San
Special to La Prensa formed the Healthy Active San within the community by expand- Development Advisory Commit- Antonio Healthy Kids, Healthy
Antonio Partnership, a coalition ing its use of schools and other tee, as well as The Bexar County Communities initiative and Metro
Metro Health has been awarded of community leaders working to public facilities for after-hours Community Health Collabora- Health assistant director. “We
a $360,000 grant from the Rob- reduce childhood obesity on the physical activity; implementing tive, San Antonio-Bexar County have joined forces with non-tradi-
ert Wood Johnson Foundation west side of San Antonio, an area the Complete Streets concept, Metropolitan Planning Organi- tional public health partners with
(RWJF) to improve opportunities inhabited by more than 106,000 which creates an environment zation, San Antonio Restaurant the goal of implementing effec-
for physical activity and access residents. This area of the city more conducive to walking and Association, Texas Public Radio, tive community health interven-
to healthy foods for children and experiences disproportionate cycling, in the target area for University of Texas Health Sci- tions through sustainable policy
families in San Antonio’s west socioeconomic disadvantages, new development and redevelop- ence Center at San Antonio – and environmental changes. This
approach gives the community
additional resources, making it
easier for individuals to adjust
their daily practices and to make
healthier decisions.”
“To reverse this epidemic,
communities are going to have
to rally around their kids and pro-
vide the opportunities they need
to be healthy,” said Risa Lavizzo-
Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president
and CEO of the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation. “Through
this project, the San Antonio
Metropolitan Health District and
its partners are doing what it takes
to make sure children lead better
lives.”
Healthy Kids, Healthy Com-
munities is a $33 million national
program and RWJF’s largest
investment to date in community-
based solutions to childhood
obesity. With nine leading sites
chosen in late 2008, the program
now spans 50 communities from
Seattle to Puerto Rico. All are
targeting improvements in local
policies and their community
environment—changes that re-
search indicates could have the
greatest impact on healthier
eating, more active living and
obesity prevention. Healthy
Kids, Healthy Communities is
a cornerstone of RWJF’s $500
million commitment to reverse
the country’s childhood obesity
epidemic by 2015.
All the cities were selected
because of strong vision, partner-
ship and a commitment to make
lasting change in their communi-
ties. The new program grants will
continue through June 2013.
Visit www.healthykidshealthy-
communities.org to learn more
about the grant communities.marzo 10, 2010 LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 11
Gran tarea: Buscar nuevas fuentes de energía
ante una audiencia para que los
Por Gabriel Cervera ciudadanos puedan votar a favor
gcervera@laprensasa.com de las iniciativas que protejan el
planeta.
El pasado sábado en la sede Harris expresó que el concilio
del American Institute of Archi- de US Green Building promueve
tecture en San Antonio, ubicada la utilización de energía solar
en la suite 110 del edificio Pearl como fuente de energía para que
Food Goods, tuvo lugar una los aparatos de aire acondiciona-
reunión informativa referente do e iluminación de los edificios
a la búsqueda y aplicación de de la nación se incorporen a la
nuevas fuentes de energía en la moderna tecnología que permite
que participaron expertos en la abatir el uso excesivo de energía
materia. proveniente de la combustión del
Este evento fue organizado carbón. “De esta manera se evi-
por la Liga de Mujeres Votantes tará la pérdida de los materiales
de San Antonio, como parte de no renovables y se logrará además
su cometido de fomentar en la disminuir la contaminación am-
comunidad el conocimiento de biental como consecuencia de
aquellos tópicos que tienen que la combustión de ese mineral”,
ver con el bienestar de la ciuda- dijo Harris.
danía en general. Barham explicó que CPS En-
Robert Harris del concilio de ergy es una institución precursora
US Green Building, Paul Barham de la generación de electricidad
Paul Barham, director de investigación de CPS Energy captado en su participación en el evento informativo de CPS Energy y Thomas Smith de la fuente solar y del viento. Por
sobre futuras fuentes de energía organizado la semana pasada por la Liga de Mujeres Votantes de San An- de la Liga Ciudadana expusieron eso CPS Energy apoya toda inver-
tonio. (Foto, Gabriel Cervera) métodos alternativos de energía sión en el área de investigación
y búsqueda de nuevas fuentes de
energía que servirá para alcanzar
los objetivos de satisfacer las
necesidades energéticas de los
próximos veinte años. Según Bar-
ham, actualmente USAA, H-E-B,
AT&T, VIA entre otras se han
comprometido a usar energía que
proviene del sol y del aire.
Pero no solo las compañías
grandes deben hacer cambio,
todos deben responsabilizarse y
usar la energía inteligentemente.
“Ahora es el tiempo”, dijo
Smith quien sugirió que los cam-
bios deben comenzar en el hogar.
Según Smith es tan sencillo como
usar focos de bajo consumo de en-
ergía o utilizar aparatos eléctricos
de bajo consumo de energía. “No
podemos desperdiciar ni hacer
mal uso de la energía y qué bueno
que los investigadores siguen
adelante en la incorporación de
nuevas aplicaciones del uso de
energía, para que las autoridades
apoyen en sus propuestas lo que
beneficie a la población de ahora
y del futuro” dijo.
El comisionado del Precinto 4
del Condado de Bexar, Tommy
Adkisson, concordó con Smith.
“Proteger los recursos naturales
es una responsabilidad de los
ciudadanos de nuestro tiempo”,
dijo Adkisson, “buscar nuevas
fuentes de energía será en bien de
nuestros hijos y nietos”.12 LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO marzo 10, 2010
Ciudad se moderniza con
lo último en tecnología
la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con
Por Gladys Fernandez Discapacidades (ADA). Los nue-
intern@laprensasa.com vos kioskos de estacionamiento
permitirán a los automovilis-
El Ayuntamiento ha aprobado tas pagar con efectivo, tarjeta
una ordenan- de débito o crédito en las
za para ad- áreas designadas. Es-
quirir 134 tos nuevos me-
medidores didores son
por el centro equipados
de la ciudad. con paneles
Los nuevos solares que
medidores son bajos en
serán de en- el consumo
ergía solar, del de energía.
tamaño de un Los nuevos
kiosko y rem- medidores
plazarán los me- que ayudarán
didores localiza- al medio am-
dos en las zonas biente se insta-
más transitadas. larán a princip-
Estas nuevas ios de mayo del
instalaciones me- 2010. Antes de
jorarán las áreas la instalación, la
peatonales junto ciudad realizará
con las aceras. Los una campaña para
kioskos también es- educar al público en
tán disneñados para como usarlos.
cumplir con los req-
uisitos de accesso demarzo 10, 2010 LA PRENSA DE SAN ANTONIO 13
Comienza redada de arrestos
pagado sus multas o excedido el puerta para que los residentes sepan
Por Cristina Blackwell periodo de gracia para pagarlas. Son que estuvieron ahí. Incluso la policía
cblackwell@laprensasa.com aproximadamente 300,000 personas tiene instrucciones de arrestar a los
que deben multas a la ciudad de San infractores hasta en sus trabajos.
El tiempo se les ha terminado a Antonio. Si la multa se paga, se evitan
todos aquellos que tienen órdenes Anualmente el departamento los arrestos y multas adicionales
de arresto en su contra por infrac- de policía realiza arrestos a nivel por no asistir a corte y pagar las
ciones de tráfico y violaciones clase estatal. Las infracciones de tráfico infracciones. Por eso es sumamente
C de delitos menores. El lunes, la tales como manejar a alta velocidad, importante que los ciudadanos estén
corte municipal de la ciudad, la uni- no detenerse en un alto, o no tener consientes de las consecuencias de
dad Mariscales y el Departamento comprobante de seguro, entre otras, no pagar a tiempo las multas.
de Policía de San Antonio (SAPD se pueden convertir en toda una En nuestro estado la gente ha
por sus siglas en inglés) iniciaron pesadilla si no se paga a tiempo la aprendido a mejorar en cuanto al
su cuarta redada anual de arrestos multa correspondiente, terminando pago de las multas. Este año se
alrededor de todo el estado. en arrestos que los llevaran a la cár- avanzó mucho más comparado con
La policía iniciará los arrestos la cel. Si un individuo es buscado en su el año pasado que se entregaron
Los oficiales Jackson y Morales recorrieron la ciudad en busca de in- semana del 8-12 de marzo y deten- casa y no abre la puerta, la policía les 19,000 órdenes de arresto en tan
dividuos que fallaron en pagar sus multas. (Foto, Cristina Blackwell) drá a todos aquellos que no hayan dejará notificaciones colgadas en la solo una semana.
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Mayor’s Commission celebrates International Women’s Day
opportunity for young women of women, which found many Way, the Hispanic and Asian mys, one for a story on Taxing
Special to La Prensa in San Antonio,” Mayor Julian great opportunities but also un- American Chambers of Com- the Poor, and she received the
Castro said. “I’m pleased that as derscored that poverty was a key merce, St. Mary’s University, and Edward R. Murrow Award for
The Mayor’s Commission a community we’re finding ways trigger of teen pregnancy, low the City of San Antonio. her groundbreaking piece Child
on the Status of Women hosted to expand access to college.” income, poor education and poor In addition to the scholarship, Brides: Stolen Lives, which also
its fourth annual celebration Tuesday’s celebration involved healthcare. The key to combating more than 100 women spent the garnered her the National Asso-
of International Women’s Day more than 300 women from non- poverty is education.” morning networking and sharing ciation of Hispanic Journalist’s
today featuring the launch of profit, business and civic groups, Armed with the study results, ideas and solutions to challenges Best TV documentary award and
the Commission’s “Pathways to who participated in a series of the Commission embarked on a in healthcare, childcare, business, the organization’s Leadership
Leadership Scholarship.” With discussions and a luncheon fea- citywide effort to raise private safety and overall quality of life. Award.
major underwriting from USAA, turing National Public Radio’s dollars toward funding the Path- The morning discussions culmi- She has also authored the criti-
plus donations from individuals Latino USA Managing Editor ways to Leadership Scholarship. nated with a luncheon featuring cally acclaimed memoir Raising
and businesses throughout the Maria Hinojosa as the luncheon “We found it imperative to not Hinojosa. Raul: Adventures Raising Myself
community, the Mayor’s Com- keynote speaker. only create a scholarship but to Hinojosa is currently a senior and My Son, and the book Crews:
mission was able to raise more “Each year, the Commission use it to help young women with correspondent for the acclaimed Gang Members Talk with Maria
than $25,000. has found a way to create greater leadership potential who would NOW series on PBS, which has Hinojosa, based on her NPR re-
The scholarship was announced dialogue for the women of our otherwise not be able to attend won the Cronkite Award for best port showing how jails become
by Mayor Julian Castro, Mayor’s community, and the scholarship college,” Rodriguez said. political reporting. She has served a rite of passage for young men.
Commission on the Status of was a natural product of the years Sponsors for Tuesday’s event as a news correspondent for NPR She has been named three times
Women Chairwoman Sonia Ro- we have spent cultivating rela- and scholarship also included in New York and urban affairs to Hispanic Business magazine’s
driguez and USAA Foundation tionships and gathering informa- HEB, Valero, SAWS, CPS, Rack- correspondent for CNN. 100 most influential Latinos in
President Barbara Gentry. tion,” Rodriguez said. “Last year space, IBC Bank, University Hinojosa has won two Em- the United States.
“I applaud the Commission for we announced results from the Health System, NuStar, San An-
its leadership in creating a great city’s first ever study on the status tonio Area Foundation, United Admission: $10.00 for Adults, Kids Free
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Organics in school
The Organic Trade Association individuals could visit www.Organic- The site also features tools and
launches a contest for students, teach- ItsWorthIt.org and enter their school information for schools, parents and
ers to win an organic garden or a fully- name and address while at the same students to advocate for more organic
stocked organic vending machine. time “vote” by signing up for an elec- food in schools, as well as information
tronic newsletter featuring organic tips, about the healthful, economic and
Special to La Prensa recipes, news and more. social benefits of organic food and
A school must receive a minimum gardening.
Reading, writing, arithmetic, and 1,000 votes (or newsletter sign-ups) to “Be honest: our children are at the
now, the fourth R: real food. This win. (Full details on rules and regula- heart of our worlds. Because we care,
spring, the Organic Trade Association tions are at www.organicitsworthit. they influence the schedules we keep, The Organic Trade Association is holding a contest that will provide
(OTA) is helping schools access and org/join/current-campaigns.) The the cars we buy, the entertainment we the winner with an organic vending machine. (Courtesy photo)
offer students more organic food with winning school selects the garden or consume and the food we purchase,”
a national contest to award a winning vending machine to be installed for said Stanford pediatrician Dr. Alan
school with an organically grown gar- the 2010-11 school year. Greene. “But when we send our kids
den or an organic vending machine. “Organic food is the only food off to school, we have little control
The contest titled, “Organic. It’s certified by the USDA to have no over what they eat. The more we can
Worth it in Schools.”, has already artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, provide healthy organic food and
started and will run until May 1, 2010. irradiation and genetically modified organic gardening in schools today,
The OTA – which represents more organisms (GMO’s), said Christine the further we can go in ensuring a
than 1,400 organic food and product Bushway, executive director of OTA. healthy future for our kids and our
companies – is calling on teachers, “And, organically grown gardens use soil.”
parents, students, educators and others no harmful pesticides and synthetic The Organic Trade Association
to vote for their favorite school. The fertilizers on the soil,” she added. is conducting the initiative as an
winning school will receive an organic “We know schools in large cities extension of its first-ever national
garden complete with seeds, soil and and small towns work hard to pro- consumer education and awareness
expert gardening support; or a fully mote healthy food and environmental campaign, which launched in March
stocked vending machine, which can stewardship. With ‘Organic. It’s Worth 2009. “Organic. It’s worth it.” is an
feature organic items like milk, fruit, it in Schools.,’ we want to provide online outreach effort highlighting
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From now until May 1, 2010, along,” said Bushway. and home products.
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DEPORTES
A través de Las Cuerdas, moldeando futuros campeones
optimas condiciones. Hoy bajo el establo de Zarzamora Street Gym, cumplimiento de cada entre- en cada sesión. Ya sea calentando
Por Manuel De La Rosa mando de Tony Ayala Sr., su hijo donde hemos sido testigos de su namiento impuesta por el legen- los músculos, brincando la cuerda,
Paulie y Víctor Rodríguez, desea entrega a los duros entrenamien- dario preparado Ayala Sr., es la golpeando el costal y la pera loca,
Disciplinados y entregados a dar nuevo comienzo a su carrera tos, que prácticamente es lo que le llave del éxito para todo el box- rounds de boxeo con sparrings,
sus rigurosos entrenamientos en profesional en peso súper mosca. garantiza un buen resultado a todo eador que se entrena en este gim- haciendo “sombra”, y en el imple-
Zarzamora Street Gym, se en- Se le desea lo mejor a Gabriel Eli- deportista. nasio que lo único que exige es mento de estrategias de pelea so-
cuentran realizando duros entre- zondo y a todos los integrantes del La agenda disciplinada en el entrega, disciplina y dedicación bre el cuadrilátero.
namientos talentosos boxeadores
amateur y profesionales.
Ahí encontramos a cuatro ver-
daderas promesas del deporte de
las narices chatas y orejas de coli-
flor, todos bajo la supervisión del
experimentado preparador y repre-
sentante Tony Ayala Sr. Fernando
González, quien se encuentra en
el amanecer de su carrera, entrena
a todo vapor, y será en las 160 li-
bras (peso medio), división en la
que tratará de abrirse paso en esta
difícil profesión, lo cual viene a
convertirlo como una de las cartas
fuertes de este prominente templo
dedicado a la preparación de box-
eadores (as) de todas las edades.
Ayala Sr. tiene la excelente co-
laboración de los también exper-
tos entrenadores (asistentes): su
hijo Paulie Ayala, que en sus me-
jores años dejó ver sus habilidades
sobre las doce cuerdas, y también
Sergio Lara y Daniel Acevedo.
González, tiene como mentores a
Paulie y Lara. El “J.J” José Juan
Fuentes, con 24 años de edad tiene
una foja de 9 victorias por 0 der-
rotas, --preparado por Daniel y Tony Ayala Sr., entrenador de enorme experiencia, y apoderado de
Paulie-- peleará el 2 de abril ten- boxeadores que han saltado a la fama internacional, captado sobre José Jesús Fuentes “El J.J.”, se entrena fuerte para su siguiente
tativamente en la boxística ciudad el ring (Zarzamora Street Gym), para dirigir sesión de trabajo del combate que será el décimo de su carrera profesional, donde no
de Atlantic City, Nueva Jersey, aporreador súper mosca Gabriel Elizondo “Kid Kombo”. conoce lo que es una derrota. Ya se le busca combate en Atlantic
también se nombra a la ciudad de (Fotos cortesía Manuel De La Rosa) City, Nueva Jersey ó en la ciudad de Filadelfia.
Filadelfia.
Erick “El Giro” Morín, con el
asesoramiento de Ayala Sr., a sus
23 años espera dar el estirón como
debutante en el boxeo de paga,
“El Giro” bien puede hacer su de-
but el sábado 27 de marzo en la
espacial ciudad de Houston. “Mi
meta como todo boxeador es la de
conquistar algún título mundial
en peso gallo”, comento Morín.
Gabriel Elizondo apodado “Kid
Kombo”, es un veterano de los
guantes de oro, y en el profesion-
alismo ha logrado 22 triunfos por
sólo 3 fracasos y un espectacular
empate. Erick Morín “El Giro”, captado en plena sesión de sus rutinarios Fernando González peso medio (160 libras), es una de las cartas
Las cualidades de Kid Kombo entrenamientos en Zarzamora Street Gym. Morín, marcará su de- fuertes del establo Zarzamora Street Gym que opera el dinámico
es el ser un boxeador batallador, de but profesional el sábado 27 de marzo en la ciudad de Houston, preparador Tony Ayala Sr. González se ha sometido a rigurosos
pegada contundente y siempre ha donde comenzará su trayectoria a un posible campeonato mundial entrenamientos para llegar con excelente condición física a su pri-
mostrado subir al cuadrilátero en de peso gallo. mera cita profesional.You can also read
