A
VICTORY: The re-election of
President Barack Obama is a victory for all of America. He will
move America forward. The middle class, seniors, veterans, unions, small
businesses, military, schools, students, unemployed, underprivileged,
immigrants, uninsured and the forgotten do not have to fear for Obama’s agenda
has been clinched for the next four years.
STRENGTHENING
THE economy continues to be one of Obama’s top priorities. A stronger economy
means more jobs for Americans. But these jobs must be jobs located here in
America, not outsourced overseas.
PRESIDENT
OBAMA understands he has a tough
road ahead of him, with a Republican controlled Congress, however the political
gridlock must stop.
UNDER
PRESIDENT Obama’s leadership
progress can be accomplished; he has proven himself time and again since 2008. The political bickering must stop. Balance and respect must be restored in
American politics; this is a national issue imperative for America to survive
globally. America, as a united nation,
must demonstrate to the world how a government, with different political
ideologies can govern democratically for the betterment of the country. The
American people depend on our political leaders to meet in the middle and make
a country stronger for every American, not a selected few. Let’s hope our
leaders can finally work together.
AMERICAN
CAN only become a stronger nation if the politicians can work together to move
America forward.
Congratulations
to all the winners in the General Election of Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
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| Risa, 4, [giraffe] & Jaron Bush, 4, [Incredible] |
HALLOWEEN: Every year children, along with their
parents, in the Little Village neighborhood come out in Halloween costumes on Oct.
31st to roam down 26th Street from Kedzie Ave. west to Kostner Ave. Visiting
stores and shouting “Trick or Treat” the children all look cute in the
costumes. Most of the stores, restaurants, and businesses open during that time
have treats for the children.
MORE
THAN 800 children visited the Little Village Community Council office for their
treats. Candy distribution into the Halloween bags was done by volunteers/students
from Farragut Career Academy and Cristo Rey High School.
LVCC received candy
and/or a donation to purchase Halloween treats from: Charles Hernandez, Cicero Democratic Committeeman; Mario
Martinez [Violetas], Walgreens, TCF
Bank, State Senator Steve Landek [11th District], State
Representative Silvana Tabares [21st District], Victor M. Franco Jr.
[Military Order of the Purple Hearts].
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| Alex Juarez, 7, a.k.a. Capt. America |
LVCC thanks its sponsors.
DIABETES: The month of November is National Diabetes
Awareness Month. If you would like
to be screened for diabetes, St. Anthony Hospital personnel will be providing
free diabetes screening. The event is this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at the Little
Village Community Council, 3610 W. 26th St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No appointment is necessary.
SYMPTOMS
OF Type II diabetes may include:
- Extreme thirst
- Frequent urination
- Drowsiness, lethargy
- Sugar in urine, tested by your doctor
- Sudden vision changes
- Increased appetite
- Sudden weight loss
- Fruity, sweet, or wine-like order on breath
- Heavy, labored breathing
IF
YOU HAVE any one of these symptoms, call your doctor or come and get your FREE
diabetic screening this Saturday at the LVCC. Diabetic screening is also available
for children.
PREVENTION begins with annual physical exams,
routine eye exams and a healthy lifestyle.
FOR MORE information on Diabetes Screening Day,
call 312/286-3405
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| Mara Castillo places a cross on the alter |
THE “NOCHE DE LOS MUERTOS” event held on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at the Manuel Perez Jr.
Memorial Plaza in Little Village was a success. The event was attended by 90
parents, students and children some wearing mask and carrying paper flowers for
the dead [“flores de mueto en papel]. A moment of silence was observed by all.
SPEAKERS
were State Rep. Lisa Hernandez,
Post Commander Joe Ramirez, August Sallas, Maria Alvarez and Mike Rodriguez. All the speakers spoke against violence
in the community. A public altar was
dressed with small crosses, articles and photos of the deceased.
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS were served to all the attendees.
The event was sponsored by the Chicago Youth Network and coordinated by Mara
Castillo and Jessica Suarez.
“ORGANIZED
HISPANICS MAKING STRIDES” CLUB: OHMS, is a Latino Union member’s club within
the Electrical Workers Union, Local 134. They sponsored a Candlelight Bowl
fundraiser at the Grand Palace Bowl, 5330 W. 256th St., Cicero
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. More than 100 guests and members attended the
Candlelight event. A raffle, Mexican food, and refreshments made a fun-filled
evening for everyone.
PRESIDENT OF the OHMS Club is Marco Calderon who has been an IBEW Local 134 member for over twelve years;
and president of OHMS for the past six. “Our mission is to promote more Latinos
for apprenticeship positions and ultimately to become members of Local 134”,
said Marco.
IN
ADDITION to a Candlelight Bowl, the OHMS club sponsors an annual Toy Drive and
members are involved in the “Rebuilding
Together” program which helps low income families who need electrical repairs. Politically,
the OHMS club members help public candidates by following the lead of the IBEW
Local 134. “We try to promote the involvement of Latinos in Local 134,” said
Marco.
SPECIAL GUEST at the Candlelight Bowl was State
Representative Silvana Tabares [D-21st District]. “One of my family
members is an electrician and I have several who are members of the Teamsters
Union. I am pro-labor,” said Silvana.
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| Left to right: Jaime Garcia, OHMS Board member; Marco Calderon, President; Eric Aponte, Sgt. at Arms; Silvana Tabares, Ruben Almendarez, Treasurer; Joe Blanco, Vice-President; Jose Barrios, Vice-President |
THE OHMS Club meets
at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month at the ShyWays S.A.C., 2272 S. Blue
Island Ave. For more info on OHMS, call Marco at 312/735-0406.
VETERANS DAY, SUNDAY, NOV. 11, 2012