By Yvette tenBerge
Martha "Patty"
Medina, 38, sits in a sun-filled room at the Sherman Heights Community
Center and describes what her life was like just four years ago.
Her silver-ringed fingers move through the air gracefully, punctuating
her words as she describes her world as a victim of domestic violence.
After 16 years of an abusive marriage, the last two of which had
been spent entirely within the walls of her home, this mother
of two prayed for God to free her from her prison. The key to
her cell arrived on her doorstep the next morning in the form
of a flier.
Ms. Medina recalls her initial fear at the thought of leaving
her home to take part in the free programs offered by Cola-borativo
SABER, an initiative that, over the past eight years, has created
a deeply rooted system of social support, health education and
wellness promotion for Sherman Heights children and families.
"The first time I came here, I was offered help and received it right away. I was terrified to leave my home, but SABER was always pulling me from my house to attend one program or another. It was a lifesaver for me to know that there were people who wanted to help me, and who could help me," says Ms. Medina, placing heavy emphasis on the role that Georgia Malcolm, the Director of SABER and the Educational Psychologist at Sherman Elementary, played in her recovery.
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Por Yvette tenBerge
Martha "Patty"
Medina, 38, sentada en un cuarto lleno de luz en Sherman Heights
Community Center describe como su vida fue hace apenas cuatro
años. Sus dedos anillados en plata se mueven graciosamente,
señalando sus palabras al describir su mundo como víctima
de violencia doméstica. Después de 16 años
de un matrimonio abusivo, los últimos dos de los cuales
los había pasado dentro de las paredes de su hogar, ésta
madre de dos, le rogó a Dios la librara de esta prisión.
La llave de su celda llegó a su puerta la siguiente mañana
en la forma de un volante.
La señora Medina recuerda su miedo inicial cuando pensó en visitar Sherman Heights Community Center para tomar parte en los programas gratis ofrecidos por SABER, una iniciativa que, por los pasados ocho años, ha creado un sistema arraigado de sostén social, educación en salud y promoción de bienestar para los niños y familias de Sherman Heights.
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Tuberculosis, a disease that demands very strict
controls
By Norma de la Vega
Everyday, Carlos López makes his way prowling through
Tijuana neighborhoods in his old but well-used car. His trips
are part of his work - personally delivering medicine to people
stricken by tuberculosis and making sure that they take it.
La Tuberculosis, una enfermedad que exige controles
muy rigurosos
Por Norma de la Vega
En un carro poco deteriorado Carlos López va y viene
diariamente por recónditas colonias de Tijuana. Los viajes
forman parte de su trabajo de entrega de medicinas a enfermos
de tuberculosis.
Some Things Only A Woman Can Do
Why do African American women suffer disproportionately
from heart disease relative to the general population? Why do
Native American women have the highest death rates for diabetes
and the lowest survival rates for cancer than any other racial/ethnic
population? There is much to learn about why and how people of
different cultures, etnicities and socioeconomic status often
suffer diseases at different rates and severity. Research is necessary
to answer these and many other questions of why some populations
have better health outcomes and how we can make improvements.
Colombian and Ecuadoran Bishops Plead for an
End to Aerial Fumigation
Baltimore, July 26, 2001 - As the Senate Appropriations
Committee prepares to vote on the FY02 Foreign Operations spending
bill, Catholic Relief Services partners in Ecuador and Colombia
have called on the U.S. Congress to use the process to end indiscriminate
fumigation in the southern region of Colombia. Earlier this week,
the U.S. House voted in favor of allocating $676 million within
the foreign aid bill for the Andean Counterdrug Initiative, which
includes continued support for aerial spraying in the region as
a means to eradicate illegal drug crops.
Jóvenes Hispanos del Sector Urbano con
Ingresos de Más de $50.000 Tienen
Mayor Éxito que Otros, Según Estudio Nacional
HOUSTON — Un nuevo reporte de investigación
de The Media Audit muestra que el 14,3 por ciento de los adultos
hispanos del sector urbano, entre 18 y 34 años, tienen
ingresos en sus hogares de $50,000 o más. El porcentaje
comparable con los blancos es del 12,7, con los afro-americanos
el 12,3, y con la población general el 13,6.
New California Media Contest
"The Teacher Who Changed My Life"
The CalTeach Media Contest among California's ethnic communities,
communicates the excitement and personal reward of being a teaching
professional.
August 4th Workshop Has Important Back-to-School
Message for Parents
How can parents enhance their children's academic performance,
and keep them on track for college? By instilling in them early
the value and importance of doing well in school, and by taking
an active interest and participation in the academic future of
their children, says Janet Osterbye, academic coordinator of California
Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) for San Diego
and Imperial counties.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Otorgó $19.3 Millones
en Becas Durante Año Escolar
2000-2001
SAN FRANCISCO — El Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF),
la organización líder en la nación dedicada
a la educación de los hispanos, anunció hoy que
durante el año académico 2000-2001 la institución
otorgó más de $19.3 millones en becas universitarias.
Esta cifra representa más de $11.7 millones en becas de
HSF y más de $7.6 millones adjudicados a través
del Gates Millennium Scholars Program, posibilitando que 6,070
estudiantes de Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico puedan comple-mentar
sus estudios superiores.
IFA Educational Foundation to Establish Diversity
Training Institute With Major
Sponsorship from The Coca-Cola Company
Washington — The International Franchise Association
(IFA) announced that its Educational Foundation will establish
a Diversity Training Institute, which will be supported by The
Coca-Cola Company. The purpose of the Institute will be to provide
a permanent framework for fostering diversity awareness and providing
training for franchise executives and franchisees, according to
Foundation chairman Sid Feltenstein, chairman and CEO of Yorkshire
Global Restaurants (A&W, Long John Silver's).
Programa Popular de Visitas de Maestros al
Hogar Resulta en un Libro de Cocina
de la Comunidad
Sacramento — Las recetas tales como la Sopa de
Zapallitos de la Familia Camacho, los Frijoles Charros
de la Familia Jaramillo y la Sartén de la Paella
de la Familia Trzcinski son parte de un nuevo libro de recetas
recién publicado por el personal y padres de la Escuela
Elemental California en La Puente.
LA
COLUMNA VERTEBRAL
Por Fabian Doman
El Exilio de Gardel
Mis abuelos como tantos otros llegaron al puerto de Buenos
Aires hace casi 90 años, cargados de ilusiones y esperanza.
Venían de la Europa de la pobreza, las enfermedades y la
desilusión a construir otro futuro. Y lo lograron.
San Diego Housing Commission honored by national
housing group
In recognition of its innovative self-sufficiency programs,
the San Diego Housing Commission won four "National Wards
of Merit" from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment
Officials.
HUD Resumes Sales of Discounted Homes to Officers
and Teachers
Washington — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development announced today that it is resuming its Officer Next
Door and Teacher Next Door home sales programs after taking a
number of corrective measures to prevent homebuyer fraud.
Las Firmas Que Son Propiedad de Grupos Minoritarios
Crecen Con Una Rapidez
Cuatro Veces Mayor Que el Promedio Nacional, Informa la Oficina
del Censo
Entre 1992 y 1997, los negocios propiedad de minorías
crecieron a un ritmo cuatro veces mayor que el de la generalidad
de las compañías de los EE.UU., aumentando de 2,1
millones de empresas a cerca de 2,8 millones, según un
informe publicado por la Oficina del Censo del Departamento de
Comercio.
One in Ten Border Residents Diabetic?
Initial results from a binational study of diabetes along
the US-Mexico border suggest that 1 of every 10 border residents
is diabetic, according to the Border Health Initiative (BHI).
La Señora Nada y el Señor Nadie
(Para niños)
Por Sergio Nogues
Dos niños se encuentran conversando y uno le dice al
otro: Existen dos palabras que son de gran ayuda en mi vida: "Nada"
y "Nadie".
Arts and Culture Commission to Launch New Cultural
Tourism Initiative
The City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture (Commission) announced the launch of "Living Traditions," a pilot project designed to identify and promote the many cultural assets found in San Diego neighborhoods to local and out-of-town visitors. In the first year of the project, the Commission will work in partnership with three selected neighborhoods - Sherman Heights, Normal Heights and the Gas-lamp Quarter - to enhance the marketing potential of each neighborhood's historic sites, properties and cultural institutions.
Another Successful Year for the Martinez Foundation
Pearl Martinez of the Thomas and Pearl Martinez Foundation
is happy to report that they have just completed their annual
program of cash incentive awards to Latino sixth and fifth grade
students.
Conference Tackles Education Concerns for Border
Region
Those familiar with the education systems in Mexico and
the United States know there are differences. However, they have
begun to understand that the differences may not be what people
believe, and that those misconceptions are hurting the delivery
of education to young Mexican immigrants when they enter U.S.
schools.
Free Reconstructive Surgery for Children Disfigured
by Dog Bites
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, Inc. is launching a nationwide
search for children disfigured as a result of dog bites. Fresh
Start Surgical Gifts is an international, non-profit organization
that provides free reconstructive surgery to children without
financial means.
Editorial
Politics A Question of Ethics?
There was a time when the citizens of our country had
a child's faith in the honesty and integrity of those whom they
elected to public office. They put their faith in them and trusted
them to do what was in the best interests of the country and the
public good. Elected officials worked hard at their duties and
they did not take the burdens of their offices lightly. Their
pride in the offices they held was palatable and it showed in
the manner in which they carried out their duties.
Commentary
Creating An Election Day Holiday Could Cost
$50 Billion!
By Fernando Oaxaca
President George W. Bush hosted a news conference in the White
House Rose Garden to receive the report on Electoral Reform from
a Study Commission which was headed by former Presidents Gerald
Ford and Jimmy Carter.
Commentary
Humanity and Justice Missing From County
Administration
By Daniel L. Muñoz
History, if not paid attention to, can sometimes leap up and
bite you! Such seemed to be the case when the County of San Diego's
Health and Human Service Agency decided to fire Martha Martinez
Johnson six months before she was scheduled to retire after
30 years of dedicated service to the County of San Diego.
Commentary
Plan Colombia: Washington's Latest Drug
War Failure
By Ted Galen Carpenter
The centerpiece of the Bush administration's "supply
side" campaign against illegal drugs in staunch support for
the Colombian government's "Plan Colombia." But the
facts show that the plan is a waste of time and money.
Comentario
El Idiota de Clodoberto
Por Pablo Padula
Apenas regresé de República Dominicana en donde
hice un reportaje sobre la libertad de prensa, tuve la oportunidad
de sentarme con el idiota, imbécil, cabeza de piedra, retrasado
mental de mi amigo Clodoberto para discutir el tema de mi viaje.
Ups… perdón, ¿qué acabo de hacer? ¿Qué
derecho tengo yo como periodista de publicar mi opinión
personal sobre Clodoberto? De eso, precisamente, estabamos hablando
él y yo. De hasta donde llega la libertad de prensa y cuando
se transforma en libertinaje.
Tezozomoc Speaks...
ADIOS Julio... Hello Agosto. Y what happened to summer?
Don't know about you, but, carramba (darn) I am still mucho
cold! There is no air conditioner in my canton (home).
Yet, my utility bill still doesn't change. It is still
high! What's all this crappola about "letting the marketplace
work"? UTILITIES still rake in the dinero no matter
how little electricity I use... The meter outside the garage still
keeps twirling and twirling! Transformer blew out in our area
for over half a day, WE HAD NO ELECTRICITY! Didn't matter, the
darn meter just cranked up and must have gone faster to keep the
profit levels high! Qué está pasando? (wass-up
my man?) Perhaps the P.U.C. ought to see what is going on.
The Public Forum ... El Foro Publico
Tezozomoc:
In the recent issue you spoke of our kids missing out on years
of education while the new jefe is on his throne.
Art For Art's Sake
San Diego Repertory Theatre, long known as the downtown
destination for new artists in theatre, is pleased to open its
gallery space to welcome two compelling artists from the visual
art world, George Al-phonso Walker and Ricardo V. Gomez. Stunning
and thought provoking, these artists' works excite the senses
with vibrant color and challenging yet sometimes perplexing images.
Serralde and Cristina to Perform at the BMI
Songwriters Club
LOS ANGELES - Latin music singer/songwriters Serralde
and Cristina will be the featured performers at the BMI Songwriters
Club at Highland Grounds in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 21st.
Serralde and Cristina will perform special acoustic sets following
the open mic portion of the show, which is held from 8 p.m. to
9 p.m. Cristina will perform at 9 p.m. and Serralde will perform
at 9:30 p.m. Highland Grounds is located at 742 N. Highland Ave.,
and this event is free and open to the public. The BMI Songwriters
Club is sponsored by Performer magazine.
Gerardo and Freedom looking up, sees the league
as a great opportunity
By John Philip Wyllie
Later on this month, Monica Gerardo will no doubt look into
resuming her soccer career with the women's national team of Mexico.
But right now however, her focus is squarely on the WUSA's playoff
race. And she doesn't like what she's seeing.
Spirit Ties Freedom, 2-2, To Stay in Playoff
Hunt
The San Diego Spirit started strong, scoring two goals
in the first 18 minutes, then let the lead slip away and were
forced to settle for a 2-2 tie with the Washington Freedom in
front of a sell-out crowd of 6,155 fans at Torero Stadium in the
first week-night home game of the season.
Bullfight
World...
By Lyn Sherwood
Another Triumph For Eloy Cavazos
According to reviewer Gary Sloan, July 29 was the opening corrida
of the Beautiful Bullring by the Sea. The card featured the seemingly
ageless wonder, Eloy Cavazos, alternating with Jorge Gutierrez
and José Daniel Ayala, facing bulls from Real de Saltillo.
"Showbox: La Nueva Generación"
presenta "en fuego III"
"Shobox: La Nueva Generación", la nueva
serie de boxeo de Showtime, regresa el sábado en la tarde,
el 4 de agosto a las 5 PM ET/PT con "En Fuego III" una
excitante cartelera de dos peleas desde el United Palace en Washington
Heights, Nueva York. El rudo Dominicano Antonio "Chelo"
Díaz se enfrentará a John Michael Johnson, el ex-campeón
peso gallo de la AMB en una pelea de peso pluma de 10 asaltos.
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