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Hundreds From All Walks Of Life Support Kansas Immigration Bill

Francisco Medina (upper right) who has lived in the metro for over 21 years said the United States’ immigration laws are broken and continue to take a toll on him and his family. He was among the 700 people attending the prayer vigil and Town Hall meeting at Trinity United Methodist Church in KCK. Francisco Medina (arriba a la derecha), que ha vivido en la zona metropolitana desde hace más de 21 años, dijo que las leyes de inmigración de los Estados Unidos están fracturadas y siguen haciendo estragos en él y su familia. El fue una de las 700 personas que asistieron a la vigilia de oración y a la reunión del ayuntamiento en la Iglesia Unida Metodista Trinidad en KCK.

Cientos de Personas de Todos Los Ámbitos de Vida, Apoyan La Ley de Inmigración de Kansas

Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center (SURHC) and Saint Luke’s Health System (SLHS) announced they are in negotiations regarding the future of Cabot Westside Health & Dental Center, located at 2121 Summit

Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Negotiations center on a proposed plan for Cabot to become part of SURHC.

Due to changes brought on by the Affordable Care Act and the changing face of healthcare, Cabot would benefit by achieving the status of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and becoming eligible for federal funding. SURHC is one of three designated FQHC’s in the greater Kansas City area.

The proposed transaction will allow SURHC to secure approval from the federal government for Cabot to be included under Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center’s FQHC status. This will afford Cabot greater financial security, benefits and resources for expansion. SURHC and Cabot both provide primary medical and dental services for a large segment of patients with little or no health insurance, who pay on a sliding scale basis, depending on income.

Negotiations are ongoing and expected to be finalized in the coming weeks, with an anticipated completion date of October 1, 2013. A formal announcement outlining the scope of the agreement will be made when negotiations are complete.

Cabot Westside Medical and Dental Center is a member of Saint Luke’s Health System, which consists of 10 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.

Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center (SURHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing high quality, compassionate and affordable healthcare for all. Founded by Samuel U. Rodgers, MD, over 40 years ago, SURHC was the first federally recognized community health center in Missouri. Last year SURHC provided medical, dental and behavioral health services to over 21,000 patients at its eight locations

Cabot Westside Health Center's Future On The Table

Francisco Medina and over 700 community, faith and labor leaders gathered last Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Kansas. People came from all walks of life by car, bus and carpooled from Kansas, Colorado, Rhode Island and Iowa to send a message to Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and Congressman Kevin Yoder to stop tearing families apart with deportations.

Medina’s story is one of many that resonate with calls for immigration reform. He is undocumented and has been in the United States for 21 years. His wife was deported and she took their four US born children with her. The two divorced and the children ended up homeless and on the

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The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that an Arizona law that would compel potential eligible voters registered federally to prove citizenship in order to register to vote as unconstitutional. The decision came in the case Gonzalez

v. Arizona on a 7-2 vote with Justice Antonin Scalia writing the majority opinion.

La Suprema Corte falló el lunes como ‘Inconstitucional’, ante una ley de Arizona que obligaría a los posibles votantes registrados a nivel federal a comprobar la ciudadanía con el fin de registrarse para votar. La decisión se tomó en el caso de

González contra Arizona, con una votación de 7 a 2 con el juez Antonin Scalia escribiendo la opinión de la mayoría.

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Supreme Court Rules Against Arizona Voting Measure

La Corte Suprema Emite Fallo Contra La Votación en la Medida de Arizona

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Francisco Medina y más de 700 personas de la comunidad, instituciones religiosas y líderes laborales se reunieron el pasado sábado en la Iglesia Unida Metodista Trinidad en Kansas

City, Kansas. La gente venía de todas las clases sociales en coche, autobús y compartiendo vehículos desde Kansas, Colorado, Rhode Island y Iowa para enviar un mensaje al Senador de Kansas, Jerry Morán y al Congresista Kevin Yoder, para que detengan la separación de familias con las deportaciones.

La historia de Medina es una de las muchas que resuenan con llamados a la reforma migratoria. Él es

The Greater Kansas City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Fiesta Kansas

City is set and ready to go at Crown Center Plaza. The 14th annual three-day event begins this Friday, June 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and continues Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and concludes Sunday, June 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Carlos Gomez, CEO of the chamber, spoke with Hispanic News about this year’s fiesta. “We continue to ramp things up and increase the headliners. This year is actually the largest number of headliners we have had.”

That lineup includes Los Rieleros del Norte opening up on Friday. The band received a Grammy and Latin Grammy award for best Norteño. They are a Mexican band founded in Ojinaga, Chihuahua and are credited as one of the oldest norteño bands still playing today.

According to Gomez, Saturday’s headliner Homero Vela boasts a large national and Mexican audience. Fidel Rueda, a Mexican singer of Norteño Banda y Regional, brings the fiesta to a close on Sunday. In addition Las Bombalinas, a Cumbia

group from Los Angeles, will be part of the entertainment that features a large variety of local and regional bands and folkloric dance groups.

Attendees to this year’s fiesta may notice a few changes. The admittance price has doubled to ten dollars per person with a three-day pass priced at $20.

Gomez explained the reasons behind the increase. “The cost of putting on these events goes up every year from insurance to permits. … To offset those costs we have increased our prices but having said that, our prices are very affordable. It used to be that children ten and under went in free, now it is twelve and under. We want it to be a family event. If you come in before four you get in for free.”

Gomez added that the value of the fiesta more than makes up for the price increase.

“I tell people that once they come they are going to have a great time and stay all day. … The other thing to remember is that the money is going back to a not for profit that is helping the Latino community. It is investing back in our community

Fiesta Kansas City Promises All Things Latino

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and allows us to go out everyday to ensure that the voice of the Hispanic community is heard.”

The fiesta is also a great way for chamber members to showcase their products and services, not only to the Latino community but also to the Kansas City community.

“It allows the Kansas City community to come and experience the Latino culture. We have the artisan area and we are highlighting local Hispanic artists. We have two stages with entertainment representing all Latin American countries. … This is a time to educate people about our communities,” added Gomez.

This will be the second year the fiesta will be in June instead from its original

Cinco de Mayo schedule. Gomez explained that the change was needed for a couple of reasons.

“We did not want to compete with many of the other fiestas that dominate during that time. That is also one the one of the busiest times for member restaurants. That being said it just made sense to move it. Also weather patterns in May are just unpredictable. … The weather patterns are more stable in June. Even if it rains, it is not constant and the sun comes out and the rain goes away quickly. ... From now on our fiesta will be will be on the third weekend of every June,” promised Gomez.

For more information visit the fiesta’s official website at fiestakansascity.com

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El juez Scalia explicó que la ley federal -”prohíbe que los estados exijan que un solicitante presente información adicional a la requerida por la forma federal”.

La cuestión se planteó en Arizona cuando el estado aprobó la Proposición 200 en 2004, requiriendo una licencia de conducir de Arizona, acta de nacimiento de los Estados Unidos, pasaporte u otro documento similar, antes de que el estado apruebe la solicitud de registro federal.

La ley de Arizona intentó adelantarse al Acta Nacional de Registro de Votantes de 1993, que sólo requiere que las personas completen un formulario federal para registrarse para votar. Los Estados no pueden exigir la prueba de ciudadanía de personas que se registran para votar en las elecciones federales a menos que obtengan la aprobación federal o de la corte para hacerlo.

La forma federal requiere sólo una declaración de que el solicitante es un ciudadano sin exigir más prueba. De acuerdo con un comunicado de la Oficina del Secretario de Estado de Arizona, Ken Bennett, menos del 5% de las personas que se registran para votar utilizan la forma federal.

El Estado todavía puede solicitar una prueba de ciudadanía a los que no utilizan la forma federal. La decisión dejó la puerta abierta a los requisitos más estrictos del Acta Nacional de Votación a través de una petición “a un panel creado por el gobierno federal, la Comisión de Asistencia Electoral, o tribunal federal revocando el fallo de la comisión, para que se mantengan requisitos más difíciles”.

Muchas organizaciones de derechos civiles recibieron con satisfacción la noticia de la decisión. “Aplaudimos a la Suprema Corte por el fallo de hoy, que asegura que todos los potenciales votantes elegibles tengan acceso equitativo al proceso de votación. Las minorías, los jóvenes y los ancianos habrían sido afectados de sobremanera si la ley se hubiera permitido. Esta es precisamente la razón por la que el Acta de Motor Electoral fue promulgada hace más de dos décadas, para evitar esas desigualdades”, dijo Clarissa Martínez-De-Castro con el Consejo Nacional de La Raza.

“LULAC (Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos), ha trabajado mucho para combatir los esfuerzos que suprimen el derecho de un ciudadano a votar - que es precisamente para lo que la ley de Arizona fue diseñada”, dijo la Presidenta Nacional de LULAC, Margaret Morán. “Estamos hoy muy contentos con la decisión de la Suprema Corte, de derribar una ley tan restrictiva. Creemos que la decisión del Tribunal Supremo no sólo afecta a Arizona, sino a otros estados que han intentado o pueden tratar en el futuro suprimir la participación de los votantes a través de esas prácticas aborrecibles. Estos intentos son antiamericanos en su esencia, en que nuestra democracia está en su mejor momento cuando los ciudadanos ejercen su derecho a ser escuchados”.

“Estoy muy contento de escuchar que la Suprema Corte de los Estados Unidos votó hoy 7 a 2, para derogar la ley de Arizona que exige a las personas que se registran para votar en las elecciones federales a proveer pruebas de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos.

La ley que resulta del estado de Arizona desalienta o niega a miles de ciudadanos estadounidenses, muchos de los cuáles son latinos, el derecho al voto. Esta ley ha contribuido al ya negativo clima social para los latinos en Arizona, sin tener en cuenta su estatus de ciudadanía. En momentos en que el porcentaje de ciudadanos estadounidenses que llegan a votar en las elecciones federales es miserablemente bajo, deberíamos estar animando a la gente para demostrar su “responsabilidad” a votar, no hacerlo más difícil para ellos, al ejercer su “derecho” a participar”, dijo el Dr. Miguel Carranza, director del Programa de Estudios Latina / Latino de UMKC.

La oficina del Secretario de Estado de Kansas, Kris Kobach indicó que él cree que un estatuto similar en Kansas difiere bastante de la de Arizona, y que no se verá afectada por la última decisión de la Suprema Corte. Al cierre de ésta edición, Kobach no había hablado públicamente sobre la decisión.

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Fallo Puede Afectar Leyes Similares En Los Estados Incluyendo KS

Justice Scalia explained that federal law “forbids states to demand an applicant submit additional information beyond that required by the federal form.”

The issue arose in Arizona when the state enacted Proposition 200 in 2004, requiring an Arizona driver’s license, U.S. birth certificate, passport or other similar document before the state would approve the federal registration application.

The Arizona law attempted to pre-empt the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, which only requires individuals to complete a federal form to register to vote. States can’t demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so.

The federal form requires only a statement that the applicant is a citizen without further proof demanded. According to a statement from the Office of Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett less than five percent of people registering to vote use the federal form.

The state can still request proof of citizenship from those that do not use the federal form. The decision left the door open for stricter requirements to the National Voting Act through a petition “to a federally created panel, the Election Assistance Commission, or a federal court ruling overturning the commission’s decision, to make tougher requirements stick.

Many civil rights organizations welcomed the news of the decision. “We applaud the Supreme Court for today’s ruling, which ensures that all eligible potential voters have equitable access to the voting process. Minorities, the young and the elderly would have been disproportionately impacted if the law were allowed to stand. This is precisely why the Motor Voter Act was enacted over two decades ago to prevent such inequities,” said Clarissa Martínez-De-Castro with the National Council of La Raza.

"LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) has worked hard to combat efforts that suppress a citizen's right to vote – which is precisely what the Arizona law was designed to do," said LULAC National President Margaret Moran. "We are pleased with the Supreme

Court decision today striking down such a restrictive law. We believe that the Supreme Court decision not only affects Arizona but other states which have tried or may try in the future to suppress voter participation through such abhorrent practices. These attempts are un-American to their core, in that our democracy is at its best when citizens practice their right to be heard."

“I am pleased to hear the U.S. Supreme Court voted 7-2 today to strike down Arizona’s law requiring people registering to vote in federal elections to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. … The law resulted in the state of Arizona discouraging or denying thousands of U.S. citizens, many of whom are Latinos, the right to vote. This law contributed to the already negative social climate for Latinos in Arizona, regardless of citizenship status. At a time when the percentage of U.S. citizens who actually vote in federal elections is miserably low, we should be encouraging people to demonstrate their ‘responsibility’ to vote, not making it harder for them to exercise their ‘right’ to participate,” said Dr. Miguel Carranza, director of the Latina/Latino Studies Program UMKC.

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s office indicated that he believes a similar statute in Kansas differs enough from Arizona’s that it will not be affected by the latest decision of the Supreme Court. As of press time, Kobach had not publicly spoken on the decision

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With the United State Supreme court striking down Arizona voter ID citizenship law Miguel Carranza said, “This law contributed to the already negative social climate for Latinos in Arizona, regardless of Citizenship status.”Con la Suprema Corte de los Estados Unidos echando abajo la Ley de la Identificación de Elector Ciudadano del Estado de Arizona, Miguel Carranza dijo, “Esta ley ha contribuido al ya negativo clima social para los latinos en Arizona, sin tener en cuenta su estatus de ciudadanía.”

Ruling May Impact Similar Laws In States Including KS

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Moving to a new house, condo, or apartMent this spring?Before filling your home with

furnishings, there’s something you might want to do first: paint. Experts of every stripe – from realtors to authorities on painting -- say that one of the very best times to do interior painting is just before moving into a new home. Here are six reasons why, according to Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert for the Paint Quality Institute:

Reason #1. It’s easy now. Interior painting is a very simple project – and not at all physically demanding -- when you can move freely within a room. Why wait till later when you may have to move heavy furniture from side to side, or work around big items, to do your painting?

Reason #2. It saves time. Painting can take a lot longer when you have to cover and

uncover things, move them back and forth, and take down and re-hang artwork. It’s better to paint just before moving and short-circuit these time-consuming and unproductive steps.

Reason #3. It can save you money – lots of it. If you’re using a professional painting contractor, he or she can complete the work far faster in rooms that are empty. That’s extremely important, since time charges for labor typically account for 80% of the cost of painting, according to Zimmer. “Bottom line: Calling in a contractor before moving into a home can drastically lower the cost of painting the space,” she says.

Reason #4. It safeguards your furnishings. No matter how carefully you or your contractor work, there is always the chance of a paint spill, or a few stray flecks finding their way onto a prized possession. Painting before bringing in your furnishings keeps these items out of harm’s way.

Reason #5. It can simplify interior decorating. Don’t yet have your furnishings? There’s

no better way to set the stage for your décor than by adding a fresh paint color scheme before decorating. Doing so greatly simplifies the selection of new furniture, carpeting, and accents, allowing you to choose just the right tints, tones, and shades to make your new home picture perfect.

Reason #6. It feels good. Adding a new coat of paint makes any home seem cleaner, fresher, more welcoming, and best of all. . .more “yours”. To keep your paint job looking great, Zimmer recommends the use of top quality 100% acrylic latex paint; it will produce a more stain resistant finish that will look new-home fresh for years to come.

As you can see, there are a lot of good reasons to think about painting even before you move into your new abode. If you’re sold on the idea, you can find all sorts of color tips and how-to information at blog.paintquality.com or on the Paint Quality Institute’s website at www.paintquality.com.

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St. Louis, MO. What would you do if you received five red light and speed camera tickets in the mail? What if you weren’t driving the car when the tickets were issued? That’s what happened to Randall Hill. His four red light camera tickets and speed camera ticket were all dismissed. You’re probably thinking, he named the actual driver of the vehicle and they were ticketed. No, “why would anyone rat out their own family, especially your wife or child?” Randall asked. Then how did he get rid of all those tickets? He went to the library.

Although, he’s not an attorney, this non-lawyer made several trips to St. Louis University’s law library and conducted research to beat his tickets in court. He put together a winning strategy that has been used multiple times in different Missouri municipalities and has saved over $500 in fines. Randall stated, “It didn’t make sense to hire a lawyer to fight a $100 ticket, so I decided to do it myself.” He said, “I had more time than money anyway.”

Randall has written and published the book titled, “They rob you without a gun.” The book describes his experiences in court and reveals the strategy used to secure victory. Three of his most recent tickets were dismissed a short time ago, March and May 2013.

When asked why he wrote the book, Randall replied:“I was tired of going to court and seeing people being taken advantage of simply because they lacked

information. It was obvious that a $100 fine was not some small insignificant amount of money to many of the people in court. Some had to make payment arrangement. I couldn’t help thinking how tragic, forcing a person to make payment arrangements with a thief. That’s what I considered the city, a thief, hiding under the color of law, while robbing people of their hard earned money. One older lady even reminded me of my mother. I knew it was illegal for me to offer legal advice, so this book was the only way I could think of to help.”

Available only as an eBook (pdf format), “They rob you without a gun,” includes links to relevant news articles, state statutes, national studies and reports related to red light and speed cameras. Randall included all the documents he filed in court. He made some pretty compelling arguments against red light and speed camera enforcement. For more information, visit: www.RedLightPhotoTicket.com

Well researched and documented, “They rob you without a gun,” is a must read for anyone considering fighting their red light camera ticket or speed camera ticket.

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Annual 1951 Flood Reunion DancePierson Hall

1800 S. 55th

Kansas City, Kansas

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Music By

PicanteTime: 7-11pm

Donations: $13.00Reservations: Minimum 8 per table

Food and Beverages Available for PurchaseDoor Prize, RafflesNo Coolers Please

For Tickets Call:Margaret Long 913-730-8625 Elsie Carrillo 816-842-6680Carmen S. Oropeza 913-621-2142 Chevie Alonzo 913-206-5577Andy Ortiz 913-631-7618 Monica Muzquiz 913-620-5874Joe Adriano 913-206-2931 Erica Lattimer 816-304-2385

CLASSIFIEDS & PUBLIC NOTICES | CLASIFICADOS & ANUNCIOS PUBLICOS

Direct Care PositionsWe are looking for caring staff who are bilingual to work with adults with developmental disabilities. The two men who need assistance prefer to have male staff. We have locations in Kansas City, Grandview and Independence.Full and Part-time Positions include:

• Salary: $9.00/hr • Training

Requirements:• High School Diploma or GED and ability to pass a background screening• A valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and a clean MVR • Experience in the MR/DD field a plus

Prefer persons to be bilingual in English and SpanishPlease apply in person at 1010 W. 39th St.

Posiciones de Atención DirectaBuscamos personal atento bilingües para trabajar con adultos con discapacidades de desarrollo. Los dos hombres que necesitan ayuda, prefieren tener personal masculino. Tenemos oficinas en Kansas City, Grandview e Independence.Las Posiciones completas y de tiempo parcial incluyen:

•Salario: $ 9.00/hr•Capacitación

Requisitos:• Diploma de Secundaria/GED e Investigación de antecedentes• Licencia de conducir válida, seguro de vehículo y MVR limpio• La experiencia en el campo de MR/DD un adicional

Preferiblemente personas bilingües en Inglés y Español.Por favor aplicar personalmente en 1010 W. 39th St.

PUBLIC NOTICE63RD & PROSPECT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

ANALYSIS OF BROWNFIELD CLEANUP ALTERNATIVES (ABCA)

The Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, MO (TIF Commission) and the City of Kansas City, MO (City) invite the public to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St, Kansas City, MO provide input on options for the cleanup of the 63rd & Prospect Redevelopment Project. The site is generally bounded on the north by 60th St., east by Prospect Ave., south by 63rd St., and west by Park Ave. in Kansas City, MO. The public is invited to comment on an “Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives” or ABCA, which describes site conditions and several cleanup options. The public may view the ABCA and related environmental reports during normal business hours at the Kansas City Public Library: Southeast Branch, 6242 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO. The ABCA and related reports are also available on-line at ftp://ftp.kcmo.org/outgoing/CD/abracker (open the folder marked “63rd & Prospect Redevelopment Project”). Comments will be received for 30 days beginning June 24 and ending July 23, 2013. Responses will be provided for all comments received within the comment period.

This cleanup project is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the City. EPA grants money to clean up contaminated properties, known as “Brownfields”. The cleanup of the 63rd & Prospect Redevelopment Project is intended to eliminate potential risks to human health and the environment and help prepare the site for future redevelopment, as guided by a community-driven planning process and an upcoming solicitation of interest in development. The public is invited to provide feedback on, and participate in the process of selecting, the appropriate cleanup option for the site. To submit comments, or for more information, please contact Andrew Bracker, Brownfields Coordinator, at 816-513-3002, email: [email protected].



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CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT OPENINGS

Location: Overland Park, KansasIndustry: FinancialJob Type: Full time employee Monday – Friday 8 a.m – 4:30 p.mRequirements: 1 – 2 years experience, bi-lingual, high school diploma or equivalent, effective communication and friendly dispositionCompensation: Starting hourly wage $11.00Job Description: As a customer service agent you will be answering inbound calls and making outbound calls in order to service the needs of our customers. We are looking for the following in our employees:• Ability to assess, prioritize and balance your

workload• Interpersonal and friendly communication skills

with attention to detail• Positive attendance, dependability and attitude• Ability to work independently• Perform professionally and productively• KnowledgeofMSoffice;intermediateproficiency

with word and excel• Minimum of 1 year of recent customer service

experience in a high volume call center preferred

Please submit resumes to [email protected].

UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF WYANDOTTE COUNTY/KANSAS CITY, KANSAS

DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2013-2014)

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is required by federal regulations to publish a draft of the Annual Action Plan and provide for a 30 day citizen review and comment period. The citizen review and comment period will commence June 20, 2013. The Annual Action Plan consolidates three formula entitlement grant programs into a single application that is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The three programs and their allocations are the Community Development Block Grant ($2,121,735), HOME Investment Partnership Program ($556,893), and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program ($147,962). The complete draft of the Annual Action Plan is available for public view on the UG website: www.wycokck.org. Copies of the plan are also available at the UG Community Development Department and the UG Clerk’s office. A summary of the proposed activities and funds are listed below.

Program Sub-Total TotalCDBG Program Administration General Management Continuum of Care Coordinator Fair Housing

$369,347$45,000$10,000 $424,347

CDBG Public Services Liveable Neighborhoods Willa Gill Multi-Service Center

$20,000$100,000

$120,000

CDBG Rehabilitation of Housing Emergency Home Repair Program Removal of Architectural Barriers Residential Assistance Project Delivery

$500,000$20,000

$449,375 $969,375CDBG Demolition Salary/Benefits/Office Expense Demolition

$87,533$251,945 $339,478

CDBG Economic Development$268,535 $268,535

HOME Investment Partnership Program CHIP Loan Program CHDO Set Aside (Rehab/New Construction) New Construction HOME Administration

$231,204$180,000 $90,000$55,689 $556,893

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Homeless Assistance ESG Administration

$136,865$11,097 $147,962

Total $2,826,590

Please submit all comments by July 22, 2013 to: Community Development Department701 North 7th Street, Room 823Kansas City, Kansas 66101

INVITATION TO BID

HarenLaughlin Construction is taking bids for the Briarcliff Phase II Infrastructure Project, located at NW Briarcliff Pkwy & NW Tullison Rd, KCMO for the Briarcliff Development

Company.

Bids are due by 7/11/13 at 2:00 pm.

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indocumentado y ha estado en los Estados Unidos durante 21 años. Su esposa fue deportada y se llevó a sus cuatro hijos nacidos en los Estados Unidos con ella. Se divorciaron y los hijos terminaron sin hogar y en las calles de México. Finalmente, los niños tomaron su camino de regreso a los Estados Unidos siendo adultos.

“Mi familia estaba en México y yo no podía ir allá. No puedo volver. Perdí a mi familia. Yo era el único sostén de mi familia y cada día nos preocupábamos de cuando me iba a trabajar si yo regresaría a casa. Fue difícil para mí vivir de esa manera y sin mi familia”, dijo.

Medina aprendió inglés por el mismo y lo habla muy bien. Él eligió hablar en inglés para ésta entrevista.

“He escuchado a la gente decir que tenemos que hablar en inglés y que tenemos que amar a los Estados Unidos. Amo a los Estados Unidos. Yo vivo cien veces mejor aquí de lo que lo estaría como ciudadano allí en México”, dijo Medina.

Él se gana la vida como un mozo profesional, y no se queja del injusto salario por un día de trabajo duro. Él es un participante en la economía local y gasta su dinero en las

tiendas locales. Él sabe qué es ser un buen ciudadano y sólo quiere tener la oportunidad de convertirse en un ciudadano legalizado en el país al que él ama.

“Yo trabajo todos los días. A veces me pagan y, a veces sólo me pagan $ 5 por un día de trabajo”, afirmó.

No está de acuerdo con las personas que dicen que los indocumentados son criminales. “Algunos dicen que soy un criminal, pero no me van a convencer de que soy un criminal. He estado aquí durante 21 años y he tenido una multa de tránsito”, dijo.

Una alianza de grupos religiosos, Defensores de los Derechos para los Inmigrantes y la Reconciliación (AIRR por sus siglas en inglés), la Organización Metropolitana de Equidad Racial y Económica (MORE2 por sus siglas en inglés), y acción Comunitaria Sunflower organizaron la vigilia de oración interreligiosa y la reunión del Ayuntamiento.

Los organizadores enviaron numerosas invitaciones al Senador Jerry Morán y al Congresista Kevin Yoder para que asistieran. Ninguno asistió. KC Hispanic News trató de hablar con Morán y Yoder a través de sus oficinas en Kansas City y Washington DC.

Ninguno estaba disponible. Joe Arce, editor, pidió a las oficinas una declaración para este artículo, pero al tiempo del cierre de esta edición no había recibido respuesta.

Armando Minjarez, líder de Acción Comunitaria Sunflower, vive con el temor de que su madre o su hermano pudieran ser detenidos o deportados. Él quiso enviar un mensaje personal a Morán.

“Los nativos de Kansas quieren saber ¿de qué lado estás Morán? Usted o esta con Kansas o esta del lado de Kobach”, dijo.

Carolyn Ruíz, una residente y activista de la comunidad de Kansas City, Kansas, estaba decepcionada de que Morán no se haya presentado al evento y no había respondido a una solicitud de un comunicado.

“Éste ha sido un evento cuidadosamente planeado y creo que vale la pena su atención. La comunidad necesita saber si ellos no responden. Es su responsabilidad de responder a sus electores”, dijo Ruíz.

Rick Behrens, Pastor en el Templo Presbiteriano de Parque Grandview, dijo a Hispanic News que eran conscientes de que el Senador Morán y el Congresista Yoder no estuvieron presentes, pero no iba a cambiar su mensaje sobre el proyecto de ley.

“No creemos que pueden ignorar a 800 hasta mil personas que se han reunido. Esta es la reunión más grande en Kansas sobre la reforma positiva migratoria. Creemos que van a escuchar un mensaje, incluso si no están aquí”, dijo Behrens.

La semana pasada, el Senado comenzó a debatir y a modificar la SB744. El Senador Morán aún no ha tomado una posición pública a favor o en contra de la ley de reforma migratoria.

“Estamos reuniendo a gente de fé en torno a la reforma migratoria integral. Queremos inspirar a la gente para asegurarse de que el proyecto se mueve a través del Senado en la Cámara, sin ser despojado de la característica más importante -una buena senda hacia la ciudadanía para los indocumentados”, explicó Behrens.

Inmediatamente después de la reunión en el Ayuntamiento, más de 300 líderes hicieron una visita a la casa del Secretario de Estado de Kansas, Kris Kobach. Se quedaron en la puerta delantera de la casa de Kobach y le pidieron que deje de difundir el odio, para centrarse en su trabajo como Secretario de Estado o que renuncie.

Líderes comunitarios alinearon en sus escalones de la entrada zapatos simbolizando las familias que quedaron huérfanas

por las deportaciones. Una pancarta junto a los zapatos decía: “¿Quién va a llenar mis zapatos cuando me deporten? ¿Quién va a alimentar, vestir, dar casa a mis hijos? ¿Quién los va a amar?”.

Ana Mancebo, una líder de Ciudadanos de Iowa para el Mejoramiento de la Comunidad, señaló: “Vine desde Iowa a decirle a Kris Kobach, que detenga la difusión de sus políticas que están haciendo sufrir a las familias y comunidades en todo el país”.

La familia Kobach no estaba en casa cuando la protesta se llevó a cabo. Al enterarse de la protesta, Kobach dijo a Fox News, que no iba a ser silenciado por la acción de la multitud durante el fin de semana.

“Mis puntos de vista están establecidos y estoy decidido a hacer lo que pueda para restaurar la ley. Vamos a obedecer nuestras leyes y no dar amnistía a los extranjeros ilegales”, dijo.

También llegó a decir que el incidente en su casa, es un ejemplo de por qué los estadounidenses deben portar armas.

“Si hubiéramos estado en casa y sin armas, hubiera sentido mucho miedo, porque le tomó a la policía 15 minutos en aparecer. Es importante reconocer que hay una razón por la que tenemos

la segunda enmienda. Hay situaciones como ésta dónde se tiene una muchedumbre, y usted necesita protegerse”, dijo Kobach.

La Directora Ejecutiva de Acción Comunitaria Sunflower, Sulma Arias., emitió un comunicado a la prensa. La organización dio a conocer un comunicado de prensa con el título, “El Secretario de Estado de Kansas amenaza con disparar a activistas pacifistas de inmigración”.

“Las familias de Kansas, incluidos los niños que fueron separados de sus padres debido a las políticas del Secretario de Estado, Kris Kobach, oraron, se concentraron y después se reunieron pacíficamente frente a la casa del Secretario Kobach, para recordarle que los ciudadanos de Kansas creen en mantener a las familias unidas. El Secretario Kobach lleva años promoviendo políticas que no representan los valores de los nativos de Kansas, políticas llenas de odio que obligan a nuestras familias, amigos y vecinos a vivir en el miedo a lo largo y ancho de Kansas, y los Estados Unidos. Ningún lugar está a salvo de sus políticas viciosas de discriminación racial y allanamientos de casas”, dijo ella.

streets of Mexico. Eventually the children made their way back to the United States as adults.

“My family was in Mexico and I couldn’t go there. I can’t go back. I lost my family. ... I was the sole supporter of my family and every day we worried as I went to work if I would come back. It was hard for me to live that way and without my family,” he said.

Medina taught himself English and speaks it very well. He chose to speak in English for this interview.

“I hear people say we need to speak English and we have to love America. I love America. I live a hundred times better here than I would in Mexico as a citizen there,” said Medina.

He makes a living as a professional handyman and doesn’t complain about unfair wages for a hard days’ work. He is a participant in the local economy and spends his money at local stores. He knows that he is being a good citizen and just wants to have the opportunity to become a legalized citizen in the country that he loves.

“I work every day. Sometimes I get paid and sometimes I am only paid $5 for a day’s of work,” he stated.

He doesn’t agree with people who claim that undocumented people are criminals. “Some say I am a criminal, but they are not going to convince me that I am a criminal. I have been here for 21 years and have had one traffic ticket,” he said.

An alliance of faith groups, Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (A.I.R.R.), the Metropolitan Organization for Racial and Economic Equity (MORE2) and Sunflower Community Action organized

the interfaith prayer vigil and Town Hall.

Organizers sent numerous invitations to Senator Jerry Moran and Congressman Kevin Yoder to attend. Both did not attend. KC Hispanic News attempted to speak with Moran and Yoder through their Kansas City and Washington, DC offices. Neither was available. Joe Arce, publisher, asked the offices for a statement for this article but as of press time had received no answer.

Armando Minjarez, Sunflower Community Action leader, lives in fear that his mother or brother could be detained or deported. He wanted to direct a personal message to Moran.

“Kansans want to know which side you are on Moran? You either stand with Kansas or you stand with Kobach,” he said.

Carolyn Ruiz, a Kansas City, Kansas resident and community activist, was disappointed that Moran did not show up at the event and had not responded to a request for a statement.

“This has been an event that has been carefully planned and I believe it is worth their attention. The community needs to know if they don’t respond. It is their responsibility to respond to their constituents,” said Ruiz.

Rick Behrens, Pastor at Grandview Park Presbyterian Church, told Hispanic News that they were aware that Senator Moran and Congressman Yoder were not in attendance, but it would not change their message about the bill.

“We don’t think they can ignore 800 to 1,000 people who are gathered together. This is the biggest gathering in Kansas around positive immigration reform. We think they will hear

a message even if they are not here,” said Behrens.

Last week the Senate began debating and amending SB744. Senator Moran has yet to take a public stance for or against the immigration reform bill.

“We are rallying people of faith around comprehensive immigration reform. We want to inspire people to make sure that the bill moves through the Senate into the House without being stripped of the most important feature –a good pathway to citizenship for people who are undocumented,” explained Behrens.

Immediately following the Town Hall, over 300 leaders paid a visit to Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s home. They

stood at Kobach’s front door and asked him to stop spreading hate, to focus on his job as Secretary of State or step down.

Community leaders lined his front steps with shoes symbolizing the families left fatherless by deportations. A sign by the shoes read, “Who Will Fill My Shoes ... When I am Deported? Who will Feed, Clothe, House my Children? Who Will Love Them?”

Ana Mancebo, a leader with Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement stated, “I came all the way from Iowa to tell Kris Kobach to stop spreading his policies that are hurting families and communities across the country.”

The Kobach family was not at home when the protest took place. Upon learning of the protest, Kobach told Fox News that he would not be silenced by the weekend mob action.

“My views are set and I am determined to do what I can to restore the law. Let’s obey our laws and not give amnesty to illegal aliens,” he said.

He also went on to say that the incident at his home is an example of why Americans should bear arms.

“If we had been home and not been armed, I would have felt very afraid … because it took the police 15 minutes to show up. It is important to recognize there’s a reason we have the 2nd Amendment. There are situations like this where you have a mob and you do need to protect yourself,” said Kobach.

Sunflower Community Action Executive Director Sulma Arias released a statement to the press. The organization released a press release with the headline, “Kansas Secretary of State Threatens to Shoot Peaceful Immigration Activists.”

“Kansas families, including children who were separated from their parents because of Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s policies, prayed, rallied and then peacefully gathered outside Secretary Kobach’s home to remind him that Kansans believe in keeping families together. Secretary Kobach has spent years promoting policies that do not represent Kansan values, hateful policies that force our families, friends and neighbors to live in fear across Kansas and America. Nowhere is safe from his vicious policies of racial profiling and home raids,” she said.

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El Senador Morán y El Congresista Yoder No Asistieron

Senator Moran And Congressman Yoder Not In Attendance

Carolyn Ruiz, (left) a Kansas resident, voter and a person who lives in Jerry Moran’s and Kevin Yoder’s district was disappointed and felt disrespected to learn their offices had not responded to questions regarding the town hall meeting. Carolyn Ruíz, residente de Kansas, votante y una persona que vive en el distrito de Jerry Morán y Kevin Yoder, se decepcionó y se sintió despreciada al saber que sus oficinas no habían respondido a las preguntas acerca de la reunión en el ayuntamiento.



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