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La Voz Latina CentralWhat’s Inside: Harrisburg School Board of Directors Member Ruth Cruz p. 12

Thrill of the Grill – It's time to

get fired up.

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Urban Snob Brings Trendy Accessories to Midtownp. 5

ABC, Univision to create English- language channelp.21

At the Center of Your Community / Al Centro de Su Comunidad JUNE 2012

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Diversión de verano

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Welcome

BienvenidosA Note From The Publisher

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l famoso filósofo existencialista francés, Albert Camus, dijo una vez: "En las profundidades del invierno, finalmente aprendí que dentro de mí ya habia un verano invisible." Como metafórico como Camus era en casi todos sus escritos, sin duda hay un significado existencial de su cita sobre las experiencias de la vida y el significado detrás de todo esto incognoscible. Pero también hay un gran poco de sabiduría en que uno no puede apreciar la dulzura de verano sin la esterilidad

comparativa frío del invierno. La cálida - a menudo caliente - el tiempo no es el único aspecto de verano que hace que sea tan dulce. También es innegable que el sentido de esperanza a principios de junio, la alegría fresca de una clara noche de verano, el patriotismo de 04 de julio, los fines de semana largos de aventura, las vacaciones en la playa, las fiestas, las tertulias, las barbacoas, el olor de la hierba recién cortada, y la fragancia de una nueva lluvia. Pero mucho más que eso, el verano es la fuerza del corazón cadena de nostalgia, de los buenos tiempos pasados , de la previsión de nuevos recuerdos para llevar con usted a través de la vida. Y, por lo que, para marcar el inicio de esta temporada de calor, asegúrese de pasar por un momento para hacer frente a todo para que tu verano invencible establece dentro en las profundidades del invierno.

Para ayudar a pasar una de esas tardes de verano perezoso, usted no querá perderse algunos de los grandes artículos en La Voz Latina Central. Para obtener el máximo provecho de su verano, hechele un vistazo a "¿Qué está pasando?" para revisar todos los próximos festivales de la zona (página 16).

En la página 12, nos sentamos con Ruth Cruz (una de las nuevos miembras de la Junta Escolar de Harrisburg de Administración) para discutir los desafíos que enfrenta distrito escolar, el futuro de la ciudad y la comunidad latina de Harrisburg. También hay un punto culminante en la más reciente una de Midtown empresas propiedad de latinos (página 5) y una gran característica en la manera de conseguir el trabajo ideal para el verano (página 20). Además, usted también encontrará todas las columnas se repiten dentro de estas páginas.

Les deseo a todos un verano magnífico.

he famous French existentialist philosopher, Albert Camus, once said, "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." As metaphorical as Camus was in just about all of his writings, there is certainly an existential meaning of his quote about the experiences of life and unknowable meaning behind it all. But there is also a great bit of wisdom exploring the notion that one cannot fully appreciate the sweetness of summer without

the comparative chilled barrenness of winter. The warm – often hot – weather is not the only aspect of summer that makes it so sweet. It is also that undeniable sense of hope in early June, the cool contentment of a clear summer night, the patriotism of July 4th, the long adventurous weekends, the beach vacations, the festivals, the get-togethers, the barbecues, the smell of fresh-cut grass and the fragrance of a new rain. But, so much more than that, summer is the heart-string pull of nostalgia, of good times past, of the anticipation of new memories to carry with you through life. And, so, to mark the start of this season of heat, be sure to stop for a moment to take it all in so that your invincible summer burns within during the depth of winter.

To help pass one of those lazy summer afternoons, you won't want to miss some of the great articles in this month's La Voz Latina Central. To get the most out of your summer, check out "What's Happening?" to review all of the upcoming festivals in the area (page 16).

On page 12, we sat down with Ruth Cruz (one of the newest members of the Harrisburg School Board of Directors) to discuss the challenges the school district faces, the future of the city and Harrisburg's latino community. There's also a highlight on one Midtown's newest Latino-owned businesses (page 5) and a great feature on how to land the perfect summer job (page 20). Plus, you will also find all of the recurring columns within these pages.

I wish you all a grand summer.

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TrendyUrban Snob Brings Accessories to Midtown

If you had asked Urban Snob owner Dimitra Diggs a year ago if she would have imagined opening her own store, she would have laughed. The 34-year-old business owner says she originally planned to sell jewelry and other accessories online.

“God had a change of plans for me,” says Diggs. “A year later, when the storefront was available, I went through some changes at my job, and Urban Snob was born.”

The accessory store, which is located at 1006 N. 3rd Street, opened April 8. Diggs says that the span of time from when she decided to open Urban Snob to its grand opening was only six weeks. She adds that Facebook and Twitter were “instrumental” in getting initial traffic to the store and continue to be useful tools for her business. The social media sites are now used to promote new products.

The central idea behind Urban Snob was to bring a taste of big-city style to Harrisburg. Diggs notes that she has always had a knack for accessorizing, and friends always asked her where she found the pieces she wore. “I was really tired of having to travel out of this area to find unique pieces,” she says. Urban Snob customers can choose from an eclectic mix of huge earrings, glittering bangles and statement necklaces, which Diggs says she purchases from vendors in cities like New York City and Los Angeles.

Diggs says she has tried to assemble a mix of “hip” and “trendy” pieces, and, so far, her efforts have been successful. “I try not to carry more than one or two pieces of the same kind of jewelry so no one is walking around with the same thing. I have girls [who] like that, and they come in here for that exclusivity,” she says.

The exclusivity of the pieces is not the only thing that makes Urban Snob unique. Often, Diggs partners with other Midtown businesses and hosts special events. For example, Diggs will team up with the nearby Herb Beauty Parlor to offer a night of henna tattoo design and eyebrow threading at Urban Snob. The store has also partnered with the Camp Curtin YMCA and Sisters Helping Sisters to host charitable events. Also, Diggs tries to plan events, which the store hosts mainly on Fridays for the after-work crowd. A few events have been offered on Saturdays. Diggs has even had a DJ come in. In the future, she plans to have local authors hold book signings at Urban Snob.

Diggs says proudly that customers have continued to show interest in Urban Snob. She says that, in spite of the difficult economic conditions, traffic to the store has amazed her, making Urban Snob a “hangout of sorts.”

“I am always amazed when people love the pieces I pick,” she adds, explaining that the store’s consistent traffic and the positive customer feedback have been rewarding.

Diggs attributes her success in business to her dedication and perseverance. “[When] I really have my mind dedicated on something, I try to see it through,” she says. Before opening Urban Snob, the Midtown resident had worked for a marketing company.

She has lived in the Midtown area since she was 26. “I love the area,” she says. “I just think it’s very trendy and upcoming as far as artists’ work.”

Urban Snob certainly fits right in with that trendy vibe.

By Shannon Snell • Photos by Jadrian Klinger


ummertime is here! This means you can spend your time outdoors enjoying barbecues, picnics, hiking trails, walks in the park and outdoor sports like swimming, basketball, volleyball, tennis and soccer. Find ways to improve your level of exercise while having fun in the sun.

Benefits of ExerciseExercise is important and a key factor for disease prevention, treatment and control.

According to the Mayo Clinic, there are at least seven benefits of regular physical activity (see mayoclinic.com). Briefly, these include the following:

1. Exercise controls weight.2. Exercise combats health conditions and diseases.3. Exercise improves mood.4. Exercise boosts energy.5. Exercise promotes better sleep.6. Exercise puts the spark back into your sex life.7. Exercise can be fun, and thus reduce stress.

As a general goal, a person should aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.

Summer Fun in the Sun: Sports & Benefits of ExerciseOralia Garcia Dominic, Ph.D., M.A., M.S.

SYEAR DEMOGRAPHIC PERCENT L U

2010 All Adults 26 25 27

2010 Sex: M 23 21 25

2010 Sex: F 28 27 30

2010 Age: 18-29 17 14 20

2010 Age: 30-44 23 21 26

2010 Age: 45-64 26 25 28

2010 Age: GE 65 34 32 36

2010 Education: Less Than High School 43 38 48

2010 Ed: High School 33 31 36

2010 Ed: Some College 24 22 26

2010 Ed: College Degree 16 14 18

2010 Income: LT $15,000 44 39 49

2010 Inc: $15,000-24,999 37 33 40

2010 Inc: $25,000-49,999 28 26 31

2010 Inc: $50,000-74,999 24 21 27

2010 Inc: GE $75,000 14 12 16

2010 Race/Ethnicity: W, non-Hisp 24 23 25

2010 R/E: B, non-Hisp 33 28 37

2010 R/E: Hispanic 36 26 46

2010 Marital Status: Married 23 22 25

2010 Mar: Divorced/Separated 34 31 38

2010 Mar: Widowed 40 37 42

2010 Mar: Never Married 25 22 28

2010 Diabetes: Diagnosed Diabetic 41 37 44

2010 Diab: Not Diagnosed Diabetic 24 23 25

2010 Weight: Obese (BMI GE 30) 33 31 36

2010 Wt: Overweight (25 LE BMI LT 30) 24 22 25

2010 Wt: Neither Overweight nor Obese 22 20 24

Source for 2010 PA BRFSS Table: Pennsylvania Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Please note that the BRFSS data displayed in the Pennsylvania EpiQMS, starting in 2002, includes data gathered by Pennsylvania collecting samples of behavioral risk information for Local Health Partnerships at the county level. Due to the inclusion of these sample data, analysis of Pennsylvania BRFSS data presented by others may differ in sample sizes and have slightly different percent estimates and confidence bounds.

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Having No Leisure Time for Physical Activity is a Problem According to the 2010 Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance

System (BRFSS), in 2010, one in four residents reported that they had no leisure time for physical activity in the past month. This was a bigger problem if the person was a female, of older age, divorced or widowed, had lower education and lower income and a minority (Hispanic/Latino).

Barriers to Exercising Daily (and Strategies to Overcoming These Challenges)Having no leisure time for physical activity in the past month may be due to potential barriers. Below are 10 reported barriers to exercising daily as reported by experts and also highlighted by the Mayo Clinic:

• Barrier 1: I don’t have enough time to exercise. Potential Solution: Drive less, walk more.

• Barrier 2: I think exercise is boring.Potential Solution: Choose activities you enjoy.

• Barrier 3: I’m self-conscious about how I look.Potential Solution: Avoid the crowd. Remind yourself that many people look and feel the same as you.

• Barrier 4: I’m too tired to exercise after work.Potential Solution: Try a morning dose of exercise for an added boost of energy. Exercise during your lunch. For example, go for a short 10-minute walk during your lunch hour.

• Barrier 5: I’m too lazy to exercise. Potential Solution: Schedule exercise as you would schedule an important appointment. Remain positive.

• Barrier 6: I’m not an athlete.Potential Solution: Keep it simple. Forget the competition.

• Barrier 7: I’ve tried to exercise in the past and failed. Potential Solution: Pace yourself. Set realistic goals. Yesterday is gone. Today is a new day.

• Barrier 8: I can’t afford health-club fees.Potential Solution: Exercise at home. Take the stairs. Visit community centers like the YWCA or the YMCA.

• Barrier 9: I’m afraid I’ll hurt myself if I exercise.Potential Solution: Get a fitness expert to help you. Try an exercise class for beginners.

• Barrier 10: My family doesn’t support my efforts. Potential Solution: Remind your family of the benefits of exercising. Find fun

activities to do as a family like walking, bike riding, dancing, swimming, basketball, volleyball or soccer.

Exercise to Maintain a Healthy WeightIncreasing physical activity levels can result in weight loss. Talk to your doctor, dietician, health nutritionist, fitness trainer and/or health educator about meeting your specific fitness goals. Remember to also check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you are taking medications or experiencing any heath concerns.

Staying Motivated to Exercise DailyTry to remain motivated and enthusiastic about exercising daily. Like most Americans, finding time to exercise when you have a busy schedule is not easy. However, in my opinion, it is worth the effort to find time to exercise daily as the benefits of daily exercise outweigh the cost. Invest in your (and your loved ones) health by exercising.

You can also add for you to try listening to your favorite music when you are exercising and having fun in the sun. You can even dance to your favorite songs. Dancing is a form of physical activity.

OK, my friends, take care and have fun in the sun. Remember, you are beautiful. You can also send me your health questions to ¡Hola, Oralia! Email: [email protected]. Together we can help keep Pennsylvania residents healthy. ¡Salud!


San Francisco Primera Comunión y l o s v a l o r e s d e l a Fa m i l i a

urante muchos años he venido diciendo que este problemas del país realmente no mienten con temas como control de armas, la política económica,

leyes contra la discriminación, en su defecto la educación. La génesis de todos nuestros problemas es un movimiento alejado de la creencia en algo más grande que el hombre. En segundo lugar, porque de este movimiento secular hemos tenido un fracaso de la unidad familiar. Entonces, ¿por qué escribir sobre este tema en un libro Hispana?

Puede que hayas notado que muchas fuerzas está tratando de dividirnos por raza y cultura. Este no es un accidente, es una herramienta que se utiliza en la política para dividirnos y mantener el poder político. Se refieren a nosotros como el voto hispano, el voto negro, o el voto blanco como si todos tenemos que pensar en las distintas categorías. Aquellos que desean dividirnos nunca hablamos de nuestros ideales comunes. Este fue tan bien muestra puede quinta, en la Iglesia Católica San Francisco Javier de Harrisburg. Yo estaba allí para ver la primera comunión de mi Dios hija. Ella es la hija adoptiva de Héctor y Marisol Ortiz.

La iglesia estaba llena de padres, abuelos, hermanos, los padrinos y muchos amigos. Todos se visten con sus mejores. El aire era pesado en una calurosa jornada de primavera y el centro de la ciudad iglesia no tenía aire acondicionado. En esta iglesia no hay división entre ricos y pobres, negro, marrón o blanco, habla inglés o español. Sólo hubo alegría por el evento. Fue una fiesta de familia y fe.

La primera comunión niños, casi 50, marcharon por la isla central con su lado dándonos reverencia. Las niñas estaban en comunión hermosos vestidos blancos, muchos hechos a mano por sus familias y los niños en sus trajes parecían más de ángeles que en los niños. Estoy seguro de

Por el Graham Hetrick FOTOS DE MARTIN ARMAS

Dque la madre conocía mejor, pero en ese momento sólo su bondad era aparente.

En la cena después pude ver la interacción entre los padres y sus hijos. Era tan evidente que en gran parte de la comunidad hispana existe un profundo y permanente reverencia a la unidad familiar. Esto me ha hecho pensar que esta comunidad podrían enseñar muchos de nosotros que han nacido y se ha criado aquí que hemos perdido el contacto con la unidad familiar. Podemos aprender cómo debe ser no el gobierno, que debería cuidar a nuestros abuelos. Somos nosotros quienes deben guiar y alimentar nuestros hijos. Deberíamos darles sus valores no grupos de compañeros o las escuelas.

Como yo estuve sentado y escuchado la conversación he escuchado a un hombre que habían emigrado de Perú. El dijo que estaba sorprendido por la falta de valores en los Estados Unidos. También sorprende que sean tan pocos los estadounidenses dieron cuenta cuán libres eran y cuánto oportunidad que tuvieron. Otro hombre, que habían emigrado a los Estados Unidos procedente de México, ahora está planeando volver y vivir en México. Que va a mantener un negocio en el área de Harrisburg por necesidades económicas. Él dijo que sus niños querían volver porque consideró que existían fuertes los valores familiares y religiosos en su ciudad natal.

Mi punto es el siguiente: todos compartimos los valores de la familia y fe, sino la cultura hispana ha sido y será una buena influencia, recordándonos lo que es realmente importante. Familia y la responsabilidad que viene con la familia, la fe de creer en algo más importante que nosotros mismos y la gratitud por la oportunidad American puede dar a cada uno de nosotros es más fuerte que con muchos de mis amigos no inmigrantes. Creo que fue Benjamín Franklin que dice; "Si no estã¡n bloqueo junto seguramente bloqueo por separado."

Autor Graham Hetrick con su ahijada.

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Saint Francis First Communion Family Values

By Graham HetrickPHOTOS BY MARTIN ARMAS

For many years, I have been saying that this country’s problems don’t really lie with issues like gun control, economic policy, discrimina-

tion laws or failing education. The genesis of all our problems is a movement away from the belief in something greater than man. Secondly, because of this secular move, we have had a failure of the family unit. So why write about this topic in a Hispanic paper?

You may have noticed that many forces are trying to divide us by race and culture. This is no accident; it is a tool used in politics to divide us and maintain political power. They refer to us as the Hispanic vote, the black vote or the white vote as though we all think alike in these different categories. Those who wish to divide us never talk about our common ideals. This was so well displayed on May 5 at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Harrisburg. I was there to see the first communion of my goddaughter. She is the adopted daughter of Hector and Marisol Ortiz.

The church was full of parents, grandpar-ents, siblings, godparents and many friends. Everyone was dressed in his or her very best. The air was heavy on that warm spring day, and the inner-city church had no air conditioning. In this church, there was no division between rich or poor, black, brown or white, English speaking or Spanish. There was only joy for the event. It was a celebration of family and faith.

The first communion children, almost 50, marched down the central isle with their hands clasped in reverence. The girls were in beautiful white communion dresses, many handmade by their families, and the boys in their suits looked more like angels than children. I am sure the mothers knew better, but for that moment only their goodness was apparent.

At the dinner afterward, I saw the interaction between parents and their children. It was so plain that, in much of the Hispanic community, there is a deep and abiding reverence for the family unit. It made me think that this community could teach many of us who have been born and raised here that we have lost touch with the family unit. We can learn how it should be us, not the government, that should be taking care of our grandparents. It is us who should be guiding and feeding our children. We should be giving them their values, not peer groups or the schools.

As I sat there and listened to the conversation, I listened to one man who had emigrated from Peru. He said that he was surprised at the lack of values in the U.S. He was also amazed that so few Americans realized how free they were and how much opportunity they had. Another man, who had immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico, is now planning to return and live in Mexico. He will maintain some business in the Harrisburg area out of financial necessity. He said that his children wanted to return because they felt there were stronger family and religious values in their hometown.

My point is this: we all share values of family and faith, but the Hispanic culture has been and will be a good influence, reminding us what is really important. Family and the responsibility that comes with it, the faith of believing in something more important than ourselves and the gratitude for the opportunity America can give each one of us were stronger here than with many of my nonimmigrant friends. I think it was Benjamin Franklin that said at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, “We must, indeed, all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.”


ema de la semana pasada apareció un artículo muy útil sobre la seguridad del paciente y los pasos que puede tomar para asegurarse de que usted reciba atención médica

segura, eficaz y de calidad. Pero a veces, a pesar de sus mejores esfuerzos para tomar control de su salud, y el trabajo duro de su proveedor de atención médica y las buenas intenciones, termina con un mal resultado. Y en algún momento, usted se preguntará si su médico de confianza podría haber cometido un error que lo dejó en una situación peor de lo que eras antes de buscar su cuidado.

A pesar de su experiencia y su riqueza de conocimiento, los médicos son seres humanos, al igual que el resto de nosotros. Al igual que el resto de nosotros, pueden cometer errores. Pero los errores médicos no siempre la igualdad de negligencia médica. El propósito de este artículo es para darle una mejor comprensión de cuando el error de un proveedor de atención médica podría darle derecho a una indemnización por las lesiones que haya sufrido como resultado.

Un éxito en las reclamaciones por negligencia médica tiene varios elementos que es necesario-el incumplimiento de la norma de atención, la causalidad y daños y perjuicios. Sin estos tres elementos, una demanda por negligencia médica no tendrá

éxito. Para ayudarle a determinar si usted puede tener una demanda viable en contra de su proveedor de atención médica o para proporcionar información suficiente para que usted no comienza con una larga experiencia y la posible participación de abogados muy costoso, una descripción más detallada de cada uno de estos elementos se presenta en los párrafos siguientes.

Violación de la Norma de Atención - Un proveedor de atención médica puede violar la norma de atención de muchas formas diferentes-por ejemplo, mediante el tratamiento de una condición inadecuada, al no tomar las medidas de precaución, o por no tratar o diagnosticar una enfermedad en un manera oportuna. En un caso de negligencia médica, un médico no se hace responsable, a menos que se compruebe que su cuidado cayó debajo de los estándares aceptados en la comunidad médica. Si se comprueba que un médico no actuó de manera razonable, o en otras palabras, no hizo lo que otros médicos razonables con calificaciones similares se han hecho bajo las circunstancias, entonces violó la norma de atención debida al paciente. Es importante reconocer que no todos los errores es una violación de la norma de atención. Si un médico comete un error, pero ese error es que otros médicos con calificaciones similares podrían hacer fácilmente en el ejercicio de

these three elements, a medical-malpractice claim will not be successful. To help you determine whether you may have a viable claim against your health care provider or to provide you enough information so that you do not begin a long and possible very costly experience involving lawyers, a more detailed description of each of these elements is provided in the following paragraphs.

Breach of the Standard of Care – A health care provider can breach the standard of care in many different ways. For example, by treating a condition improperly, by failing to take proper precautionary measures or by failing to treat or diagnose a condition in a timely manner. In a medical malpractice case, a doctor will not be held liable unless it is found that his or her care fell below accepted medical standards in the community. If it is found that a doctor did not act reasonably or, in other words, did not do what other reasonable doctors with similar qualifications would have done under the circumstances, then they breached the standard of care owed to the patient. It is important to recognize that not every mistake is a breach of

la diligencia debida, a continuación, que no ha cometido negligencia. Por ejemplo, si un médico realiza la cirugía y es un error muy común durante el procedimiento-que es un factor de riesgo conocido de la cirugía, su conducta no puede caer por debajo del nivel de atención. Los testigos expertos que practican en un campo similar y / o tienen calificaciones similares al médico con frecuencia se necesitan para dar testimonio acerca de si las acciones del doctor constituía una violación de la norma de atención.

Relación de causalidad - Una vez que se establece que un médico ha cometido un error y violó el estándar de cuidado, debe probarse que el error es el culpable del daño sufrido por el paciente. Incluso si un médico comete un error evidente y notorio, que el médico no se hace responsable a menos que el error es el culpable del mal resultado. Por ejemplo, imagine que un médico no reconoce que un paciente está claramente sufriendo de una condición fatal e intratable, que se traduce en un retraso de varias semanas en el diagnóstico. Incluso si el fallo que el médico era una violación de la norma de cuidado, no se hace responsable por la muerte del paciente, ya que incluso si la condición se le había diagnosticado anteriormente, el tratamiento no podría haber evitado o retrasado de que las últimas consecuencias.

the standard of care. If a doctor makes a mistake, but that mistake is one that other doctors with similar qualifications could easily make while exercising the proper degree of care, then he did not commit malpractice. For example, if a doctor performs surgery and makes a common mistake during the procedure – one that is a known risk factor of the surgery – his conduct may not fall below the standard of care. Expert witnesses who practice in a similar field and/or have similar qualifications to the doctor are often needed to testify regarding whether the doctor’s actions amounted to a breach of the standard of care.

Causation – Once it is established that a doctor made a mistake and breached the standard of care, it must be proven that the mistake actually caused the harm suffered by the patient. Even if a doctor makes an obvious and egregious mistake, that doctor will not be held liable unless the mistake actually caused the bad outcome. For instance, imagine that a doctor fails to recognize that a patient is clearly suffering from a fatal and untreatable condition, which results in a several -week delay in diagnosis. Even if that doctor’s failure was a breach of the standard of care, he will not be held liable for the death of the patient,

Daños y perjuicios - por último, un médico no será considerado responsable si el paciente no ha sufrido daños como consecuencia de su error. Un médico puede causar daños por causar realmente la condición, o bien aumentando el riesgo de daño (mediante, por ejemplo, causando un retraso en el diagnóstico de una enfermedad que es tratable, si se detecta a tiempo). Muchas veces, al igual que el resto de nosotros, los proveedores de cuidado de la salud se cometen errores que son fácilmente corregibles o no causa ningún daño-daño, no hay falta. Usted no tendrá un caso de negligencia en contra de ellos, pero usted tendrá a su salud, que es mucho más importante.

Si usted sospecha que un proveedor de cuidado de la salud se ha cometido un error que usted o su ser querido causa una lesión, tenga en cuenta que en Pennsylvania, tiene dos años para presentar una demanda en contra de ellos, ya sea desde la fecha en que se cometió el error o de la fecha que debía haber descubierto el error. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca de este artículo o le gustaría discutir estos temas con más detalle, por favor no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo en [email protected].

because even if the condition had been diagnosed earlier, no treatment could have prevented or delayed that ultimate consequence.

Damages – Finally, a doctor will not be held liable if the patient has not suffered damages as a result of his mistake. A doctor may cause damage by actually causing the condition or by increasing the risk of harm (by, for example, causing a delay in diagnosis of a condition that is treatable, if caught early). Many times, like the rest of us, health care providers will make mistakes that are easily fixable or do not cause any harm. You won’t have a malpractice case against them, but you will have your health, which is far more important.

If you suspect that a health care provider has made a mistake that caused you or your loved one injury, be advised that, in Pennsylvania, you have two years to bring a lawsuit against them – either from the date the mistake was made or from the date you should have discovered the mistake. If you have any questions regarding this article or would like to discuss these issues in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].

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Medical Malpractice

By Mark J. Kogan Esq.

By Mark J. Kogan Esq.

ast week’s issue featured a very helpful article on patient safety and the steps you can take to ensure that you receive safe, effective and quality medical care. But sometimes, despite your

best efforts to take control of your health and your medical provider’s hard work and good intentions, you end up with a bad result. And, at some point, you may find yourself wondering whether your trusted doctor could have made a mistake that left you in a worse position than you were in before you sought his or her care.

Despite their expertise and their wealth of knowledge, doctors are human, just like the rest of us. Like the rest of us, they can make mistakes. But medical mistakes don’t always equal medical malpractice. The purpose of this article is to give you a better understanding of when a health care provider’s mistake could potentially entitle you to compensation for the injuries you have suffered as a result.

A successful medical-malpractice claim has several necessary elements: breach of the standard of care, causation and damages. Without


Ruth Cruz is a mobile therapist and behavioral specialist consultant for T.W. Ponessa & Associates. Her job allows her to work with and help kids in school. And although she loves what she does there, that’s just her day job. Since moving from Puerto Rico to the Harrisburg area in 2004, she has been deeply involved with the city and her community. As if running for the Harrisburg City Council wasn’t enough, Cruz, 49, was recently voted onto the Harrisburg School Board of Directors, being the only candidate to be elected unanimously. She loves spending time with her husband, Manuel Valentin, being a new grandmother and playing with her beloved, white fluffy puppy, Fulton.

Cruz recently sat down with La Voz Latina Central to discuss the challenges that face the Harrisburg School District as well as the city itself.

Last fall, you ran for Harrisburg City Council – tell me a little about that experience.

The election took place last November. It was very interesting because it was another population. I worked in Puerto Rico almost all my life, and, of course, here it is different. But I enjoyed it. I lost the election, but I gained a lot of friends. I also had to read a

lot to understand ACT 47 and the financial crisis that we have right now with the incinerator. It was a learning process for me. And, right now, I am still learning in regards to the school board, because there are a lot of things that we need to do.

On April 16, you were unanimously voted onto the Harrisburg School Board of Directors. For readers who know what a school board member is but not exactly what they do, please explain.

Well, we wear a couple of hats because we are in charge. But we need to be sure to provide a quality education to our kids. We need to be sure to develop a budget. Right now, we have a proposal budget in our hands that we need to approve before June 30 so that it can begin July 1.

Admittedly, this is not an easy time to be a director on the Harrisburg School Board, especially with what has been estimated as a $15.8 million deficit. What compelled you to take on a task that some consider to be thankless?

I am not a new face in the school district. I work with my clients[as a mobile therapist and behavioral specialist consultant], and we provide home and school services to our community. I have met a lot of the school staff and principals. I am involved with

different tests that the kids have to take, like PSSA tests or TerraNova tests. I ran for city council. I work in the city. I live here. I pay taxes. So I felt it was time to do something for my community. When I read about the vacancy on the school board, I said, “OK, that is another door open.” I wanted to see if I would be elected in order to help the students in my district. It’s all about helping the kids, and I enjoy it.

What are your thoughts on how to deal with the estimated $15.8 billion deficit?

At the last budget committee meeting I attended, they discussed with the public the possibility to cut kindergarten. I personally don’t want to lose kindergarten. I understand that if you have a child in preschool, he or she will jump to first grade, so we will have a gap. Maybe teachers will need to take the first half of the year teaching kindergarten and the second half teaching first grade.

Another alternative they talked about was possible cuts for transportation, but we need to be very careful because we cannot cut transportation for the special needs kids – children in wheel chairs or with autism. We cannot close more schools because, right now, we have 30 or more students in each classroom. So, it is not – in this moment – that we know, but we have to wait and see what we can do.

Aside from the deficit, what is the biggest challenge facing the Harrisburg School District?

First of all, it is the budget. Second, we need to try to keep the Explorer Program, which is an after-school program. We receive federal funds and services in that program for the kids, but another area that I didn’t mention is the cuts that could occur in special classes, such as art and music. We are not required by law to offer that. I don’t know if that will be possible in the near future, but hopefully we can make some partnerships or coordinate something in the community in order to keep the kids involved in those special classes.

What do you hope to accomplish while serving on the school board?

I want to have the budget done so that we can start it in July. I believe it is like a snowball. If we don’t fix this right now, it will increase. Then, I want to keep moving forward with the education and help the kids do better on tests to improve test scores.

You live in the Midtown area – what do you think this area will look like in the next 10 years or so?

I think it will be great. Right now, there are a lot of rent and sell signs. I don’t know if it is because they are afraid of the future taxes or if it is because they want to move to another district. There are a lot of question marks.

But there are a lot of good people here. In this area, we have a foot patrol, and they have a lot of commitment toward code enforcements and stopping crime. Midtown also started a partnership with HACC. They started to build more houses on 4th Street, and the HACC president plans to rent the houses for students. Plus, on 6th Street, they developed a new building and that will be another asset for us because more people will move into the city.

As a resident, a School Board member, someone who ran for city council and someone who is involved in the inner workings of the city, you have an obvious personal stake in the success of the city and its school system. What do you foresee for the future health of the city?

I believe that everything will depend on what might happen with the new receiver to move forward with the recovery plan. Right now, I read in the newspaper that someone wants to push for bankruptcy because that is the only solution. This is nothing new; this is something that has been building up over the years.

I was surprised with the last election because, when I did my door-to-door campaigning, people had a lot of concern with the city council members. They said they wanted a change of people, new ideas, new faces. When election day came, they elected the same people. They say they want change, but, when election day comes, nothing changes.

What would you like to say to the Latino community in the Harrisburg area?

I am proud to be of Latin descent. But we lack communication. We need to do something to get the Latino community involved. I received a lot of good input and feedback from the community, but on election day those people stayed home. There are a lot of different Latino leaders in different positions. There are a lot of Latino professionals that are very involved in different organizations and that are trying to help.

La Voz [Latina Central] has an impact on the Latin community because it is a bilingual newspaper. I’m working with families who do not speak English and cannot watch the news or read the newspapers. This kind of newspaper will help the Latin community understand some of the issues, concerns and problems. We need to be more practical about maybe trying to put more bilingual media out in places such as schools, pharmacies and community centers in order to get people involved. We need to get involved.

By Chelsea Hess-Moore • Photos by Jadrian Klinger

Harrisburg School Board of Directors Member Ruth Cruz


Diversity: An imperative for Social Justice

Diversidad: Un imperativo para la Justicia Social

By Dr. Hector Richard Ortiz

By Dr. Hector Richard Ortiz

ur world is a very diverse one. It presents a constant stream of different personalities, norms, cultural traditions and languages. In each and every

one of us, we find a unique blend of sub-cultures, dialects, abilities and specific individual characteristics that make all of us unique. The communications revolution that we have experienced in the last few years has brought about a world that is closer than ever for most of us. In effect, we are now constantly linked with the whole world. Yet, at the same time, unfortunately, we are apparently even more disconnected than ever. In other words, linked, but disconnected.

My intention in this article is to help you better understand one of the three very important words to create peace and social justice both locally and internationally: diversity, inclusion and equity. In the first part of this analysis, I will focus initially on a working definition of diversity, which I accept may have different definitions or meanings in all of us. What is certainly true is that diversity is by default an asset and an ethical imperative in any society. The world offers a wide variety of spiritual, physical and mental challenges. It includes different approaches to things, such as philosophy and politics. People come from

different socioeconomic backgrounds and have differing individual abilities and capabilities. We are all different, and we all contribute to this global world we share.

What diversity offers to others is the freedom to be themselves without worrying about being judged because of their appearance, gender, abilities, personal choices, sexual orientation, beliefs, ethnicity or nationality. The acceptance of personal differences does not necessarily mean that we have to agree with others’ views, but that we respect others’ rights. We all deserve the freedom to be who we are, free of reservations or preconceived prejudices. In accepting diversity, we acknowledge that it is only a person’s character that matters. Not colors, beliefs or ways of thinking nor culture, traditions or individual choices. Diversity, however, is much more than just a buzz word. A personal commitment to diversity is a holistic predisposition that must come from the bottom of our hearts. It needs to be rooted in our intelligence and included within the structure of our rationality. While the way we think is connected to our moral, ethical, philosophical and spiritual standards, it is also guided by preconceived notions of others. When we encounter people who are perceived to be different from ourselves–

physically, mentally or culturally–these preconceived assumptions dictate how we treat them, both positively and negatively. We must be constantly aware of our own biases and preconceptions to be able to interact with every person with an equal and open mind. We not only need to approach the world with an open mind, but purposefully work to accept diversity and fight against the temptation to fall back on simple preconceptions.

We can only truly accept differences when we respect the freedom of others in addition to our own freedom. As John Stewart Mill said, “Freedom is the pursuing of our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs.” If we extend Mill’s comment to take into consideration the concept of diversity, we can say that an environment of diversity exists once people are free to exercise their authenticity with mutual respect and freedom for others. What I am talking about is the access to equal rights and equal opportunities. In other words, it means the prevalence of equality. I think that civil rights activist and Pulitzer Prize winner John Oliver Killens found one of the best ways to express this. “We are not fighting for the right to be like you,” Killens said. “We respect ourselves too much for that. When we fight for freedom, we mean

freedom for us to be black, or brown, and you to be white and yet live together in a free and equal society. This is the only way that integration can mean for both of us.”

We need to create a constant awareness in ourselves in order to finally create this freedom for others. Respecting and accepting differences means more than just acknowledging official regulations or work-environment policies. Embracing diversity can teach us to explore new experiences and points of view. A mind open to diversity offers the opportunity to see the greatness of creation and the variety of life. It offers the chance to enjoy a more colorful and pleasant life. By embracing diversity, we can change and transform our society. Keep in mind that any and all such transformation starts through a change in our inner-self. It is our responsibility to assure, evaluate and revise our perspectives so that our mind is in tune with our perceptions and our views embrace the greatness of inclusion. Diversity is just the first step to build a pathway to social justice. The next step is inclusion. I will address this word in our next issue. I hope you enjoy and commit yourself to enhancing diversity and promoting inclusion starting with the most important element, yourself.

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uestro mundo es un muy diverso. El mundo nos presenta una corriente constante de personalidades diferentes, normas, idiomas y tradiciones

culturales variadas y únicas. En todos y cada uno de nosotros, el mundo puede encontrar una mezcla extraordinaria de subculturas, dialectos, capacidades y características individuales específicas que nos convierte a todos, tanto individual como colectivamente, en seres únicos

y extraordinarios. La revolución de las comunicaciones que hemos experimentado en los últimos años ha producido un mundo que está más cerca que nunca, al menos para la mayor parte de nosotros. De hecho, nosotros ahora estamos ligados constantemente con el mundo exterior. Más al mismo tiempo, desafortunadamente, nosotros aparentemente estamos aún más desconectados que nunca de los demás. En otras palabras, ligados, pero desconectados.

Mi intención en este artículo es ayudarle

a usted a comprender mejor tres palabras importantes para crear paz y justicia social: La diversidad, la Inclusión y la Equidad. En esta primera parte de este análisis, me enfocaré inicialmente en la definición práctica del termino Diversidad, lo que por cierto acepto que puede tener definiciones diferentes o significados diversos en cada uno de nosotros. Lo que es claro, es que la diversidad es una ventaja y un imperativo ético en cualquier sociedad. El mundo nos ofrece una gran variedad de alternativas

espirituales, desafíos físicos e incentivos emocionales. Esto incluye enfoques diferentes que tenemos que afrontar y adecuarlos a nuestros valores, tales como la filosofía y la política. La verdad es que muchas personas venimos de trasfondos sociales y económicos diferentes y por lo tanto todos aportamos al conglomerado social con capacidades diferentes. El punto es que todos contribuimos de manera singular a este mundo mundo.

La diversidad nos ofrece la libertad

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de ser uno mismo, sin preocuparse por ser juzgado por nuestra apariencia, el género, capacidades, elecciones personales, orientación sexual, creencias, etnia, origen o nacionalidad. La aceptación de las diferencias personales no significa necesariamente que tengamos que concordar con los puntos de otros, pero si que respetemos los puntos de vista y los derechos de los demás. Todos merecemos la libertad de ser nosotros mismos y de ser auténticos, libres de reservaciones o prejuicios preconcebidos. Al aceptar la diversidad, estamos reconociendo que en verdad es sólo el carácter de una persona lo que verdaderamente importa. No son los colores ni las creencias o las formas de pensar ni tampoco las tradiciones o nuestras elecciones individuales las que deben determinar quienes somos, pero si nuestras acciones. Sin embargo, debemos tomar en cuenta que la diversidad es mucho más que sólo una palabra bonita.

Es por eso que un compromiso personal con la diversidad abarca una predisposición holística que debe venir del fondo de nuestros corazones. Debe estar arraigado en nuestra inteligencia e impregnado en nuestra racionalidad. Debemos considerar que lo que pensamos esta conectado

directamente con nuestros principios morales y éticos así como a nuestros estándares filosóficos y espirituales. Sin embargo, esto se complementa con la opinión vertida por los demás. Es por eso que cuando nos encontramos con personas que las consideramos o las percibimos como “diferentes,” deberíamos estar conscientes del hecho que los aspectos físicos, racionales, emocionales o culturales nos proporcionan suposiciones preconcebidas que usualmente nos dictan la forma cómo tratamos a los demás, tanto positiva como negativamente. Es por eso que debemos estar constantemente alertas a nuestras propias tendencias y preconcepciones e interactuar con cada persona con tacto, flexibilidad y comprensión. Nosotros debemos empezar por asegurarnos que nos acercamos a los demás sin ningún prejuicio, aceptar la virtud de la diversidad y detener la tentación de recurrir a los prejuicios o percepciones preconcebidas.

Nosotros sólo podemos aceptar las diferencias, cuando respetemos la libertad de los además de la misma manera que aspiramos se respete nuestra propia libertad. Como John Stewart Mill lo dijo, "La libertad es el ejercitar nuestros derechos a nuestra manera, siempre que lo que hagamos no

procure privarle a otros de ejercitar sus propios derechos," Si extendemos este comentario para tomar en consideración el concepto de diversidad, se podría decir que un ambiente de diversidad existirá cuando las personas sean libres de ejercitar su autenticidad con respeto y libertad tanto para ellos como para los demás. A lo que me estoy refiriendo es a la igualdad de derechos y a la igualdad de oportunidades para todos. Pienso que el activista de los derechos humanos y ganador del premio Pullitzer, John Oliver Killens, encontró una de las mejores maneras de expresar este criterio cuando dijo acerca de la igualdad, "Nosotros no luchamos por el derecho de ser como usted," y agrego Killens, "Nos respetamos demasiado para solo aspirar eso. Cuando luchamos por la libertad, nosotros estamos haciendo referencia a la libertad de ser negro o de color y usted a ser blanco y poder convivir mutuamente en una sociedad libre e igual. Esta es la única manera que la integración puede dignificar a todos nosotros"

Esta es una de las razones por la que debemos crear un conocimiento constante de nosotros mismos antes de intentar crear la libertad para los demás. Respetar y aceptar nuestras diferencias más allá

de solamente seguir las políticas oficiales o las regulaciones laborales. La diversidad nos enseña a explorar nuevas experiencias y acceder a otros puntos de vista. Una mente abierta a la diversidad nos ofrece la oportunidad de ver la grandeza de la creación y la variedad de las virtudes que nos ofrece la vida. La apertura a la diversidad nos ofrece la oportunidad de disfrutar de una vida más variada y agradable. Si nos compenetramos en la diversidad, podríamos cambiar y transformar nuestra sociedad. Tenga presente que todo cambio o proceso de transformación empieza con uno mismo. Es nuestra responsabilidad el revisar y evaluar nuestras perspectivas para que nuestra mente este en línea con nuestras percepciones y estemos siempre conscientes de incluir la fortaleza de la inclusión. La diversidad es sólo el primer paso para edificar la senda o el camino hacia la justicia social. El próximo paso es la inclusión. Hablare acerca de la inclusión en mi próximo artículo. Espero que haya disfrutado de esta lectura y que se comprometa a promover la diversidad y la inclusión y recuerde que esta comienza con el elemento más importante, ¡usted!


FESTIVALS

CUMbERLAND COUNTYFoundry Day Arts and Crafts FestivalWhen: June 2Where: Historic Village of Boiling SpringsThis annual, juried arts-and-crafts festival is held the first Saturday of June and features the original works of 100 fine artists and craftsmen of the Pennsylvania Guild of Crafts-men as well as professional artists and craftsmen from throughout the country. The event also includes music, entertainment, food and more. The festival is sponsored by the Found-ry Day Committee, Inc., in cooperation with Boiling Springs Civic Association and the Yellow Breeches Chapter, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. For more information, visit boilingsprings.org/foundry-day.

Summerfaire Arts and Crafts FestivalWhen: June 16 to 17Where: New Kingstown Firehouse Grounds 277 North Locust Point Road | New KingstownAnnual Summerfaire Arts and Craft Show event with more than 100 artisans on hand as well as food and snack vendors. All of the food proceeds will go to the New Kingstown Firehouse Fund Drive. Event includes a children's area.

East Pennsboro Emergency Services CarnivalWhen: June 18 to 23Where: Adams-Ricci Park | 100 East Penn Drive | EnolaThe Emergency Services Carnival has rides, games, bingo, food, live bands and more, as well as fireworks on Friday night. Benefits the Emergency Services. For more information, visit epcarnival.com.

Jubilee Day at Main StreetWhen: June 21 Where: Main Street | MechanicsburgStarting in 1923, Jubilee Day is one of the largest, longest, one-day street fairs held in the eastern U.S. with more than 300 vendors offering food, arts, crafts, amusement rides, games, live entertainment, music, children's area and more. Free admission and shuttle bus service. For more information, visit mechanicsburgchamber.org.

Summer FairWhen: June 28 to July 7Where: Various locations throughout CarlisleThe Carlisle Summer Fair features an Anything Floats race, children's activities, craft show (handmade crafts only), tours, tournaments, fishing derby, 5K run, fireworks, parade, concerts, music, plays, dances, entertainment and much more. For more information, visit carlislesummerfair.org.

Shippensburg Community FairWhen: July 23 to 28 Where: Shippensburg Fairgrounds | 10131 Possum Hollow Road | ShippensburgThe fairgrounds are located in both Cumberland and Franklin Counties, making the fair the largest bi-county fair in Pennsylvania. The fair features beef, dairy, goat, horse, lamb, rabbit, steer and swine shows; great food; Barnyard Olympics; youth, farm and home prod-ucts; tractor pulls; performing artists; vendors; craft show; and Kiddies’ Days. For more information, visit shippensburgfair.com.

32nd Annual Super SaturdayWhen: July 28Where: South Middleton Park | Boiling SpringsKids’ games, tournaments, entertainment and numerous concession items will be available for your enjoyment. Activities include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, 5k run, horseshoe tournament, bingo, wagon rides, clowns, good food and the festival favorite, Duck Regatta. For more information, visit smiddleton.com.

Pennsylvania Midstate Baseball League Benefit DayWhen: August 11Where: Robert E. Yetter Memorial Field at Vernon C. Wass ParkWesley Drive | MechanicsburgThe Pennsylvania Midstate Baseball League is proud to host its annual Home Run Derby and Benefit Game to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. The Home Run Derby will begin at 10 a.m. with the Benefit Game starting at 2 p.m. Children from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Harrisburg will be allowed on the field to shag balls in the outfield during the Derby. Admission is free for fans. Proceeds collected from entry fees charged to players from the league and donations from the day from fans will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Harrisburg. Local food and other vendors, face painting, dunk tank and entertainment for thr family to enjoy. For more information, visit pambl.com.

32nd Annual Shippensburg Corn FestivalWhen: August 25Where: Intersection of King and Earl Streets | ShippensburgThe 32nd Annual Shippensburg Corn Festival will be held, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. un-til 4 p.m. in Shippensburg, which was named as one of the “Best Small Towns in America.” The downtown main streets are closed to vehicular traffic and transformed into a huge street fair for the day. Crafts, an antique car show, food booths, entertainment and chil-dren’s activities offer something for everyone. There are more than 300 crafts and antique vendors selected by jury. Food booths feature corn in every available form. Entertainers perform all day at three sites throughout the festival, and there are a variety of strolling acts and demonstrations. All events at the Festival are free, so bring the family for a day of fun. For more information, visit cornfestival.net.

Corvettes at CarlisleWhen: August 24 to 26Where: Carlisle Fairgrounds | 1000 Bryn Mawr Road | Carlisle The largest and most fun-filled Corvette event in the world, Corvettes at Carlisle features more than 5,000 Corvettes representing all generations of America’s classic sports car. Corvette enthusiasm is contagious with participation in autocross, dyno testing, burnouts and the parade through historic downtown Carlisle. In addition to the Corvette giveaway, the excitement continues with an incredible shopping experience, including a huge swap meet with a wide variety of vendors. For more information, visit carsatcarlisle.com.

DAUPHIN COUNTYThe Elegance and Ascent at HersheyWhen: June 8 to 10Where: Boathouse and Hotel Roads | HersheyA truly exclusive showing of spectacular automobiles will be staged in the exquisite setting of the world-renowned Hotel Hershey and Gardens. Limited to 75 cars, “The Elegance” will bring together many of the most desired automotive works of art ever assembled in one area. Along with the show will be “The Grand Ascent at Hershey” on June 11, which will showcase iconic vintage sports and racecars in demonstration runs on the fabled Her-shey Hotel Hillclimb course. Picture some of the most desired and unique cars, from the world of speed, winding their way through one of the most historic and scenic courses

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available today. A day dedicated to the celebration of speed will be filled with exciting surprises for participants and the public alike. “The Elegance” and “The Ascent” are both a tribute to the world’s automotive heritage in design and speed. However, these events have a dual purpose. A primary motivation behind the organization of these events is raising money for charitable purposes. The beneficiaries of these incredible extravaganzas are the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, The AACA Museum and the AACA Library and Research Center. For more information visit theeleganceathershey.com.

Dauphin County Music and Wine Festival When: June 9 to 10Where: Fort Hunter Park | 5300 North Front Street | HarrisburgRelax and listen to the music of national recording artists along with Pennsylvania's elite musicians. Sample some of Pennsylvania's finest wineries. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket. For more information, visit dauphincounty.org.

The Middletown FairWhen: June 9 to 10Where: Hoffer Park | Mill and Race Streets | MiddletownThe Middletown Area Historical Society is proud to announce Middletown's Annual Fair. As in the past, the fair will be held along the Swatara Creek in Hoffer Park. Admission and entertainment are free. Special events for the weekend include displays and demonstra-tions, along with free children's activities including games, pony rides and cakewalks. Also included is free entertainment from Rebel Heart Irish Dancing (Sunday), the Keystone Concert Band (Saturday), the Car and Motorcycle Show (Sunday) and more. For more information, visit middletownareahistoricalsociety.org.

Annual Museum Car Show and Flea MarketWhen: June 23Where: Antique Auto Museum of Hershey | 161 Museum Drive | HersheyCome out to see some spectacular cars both inside and outside of the museum. The car show is held on the grass areas surrounding the museum and is offering free admission to spectators. The show will display all types of vehicles: antiques, clas-sics, street rods, trucks, buses, motorcycles and sports cars. All cars on display are pre–1986. Food and other activities are also available. If you are interested in pre-registering a car, the fee is $10 or $15 on the day of the show. For more information visit aacamuseum.org.

The Harrisburg Jazz and Multi-Cultural FestivalWhen: June 29 to July 1 Where: 21 North Front Street | Harrisburg Annual Harrisburg Jazz and Multi-Cultural Festival event with music, dance, food and activities. Live music from local, regional and national artists, Children's Vil-lage, International Bazaar, karate tournament, rides, fireworks and more. Over 80 performances by jazz, international, rock, country, hip-hop, classical and gospel art-ists featured on the Xfinity, Capital Blue Cross, Highmark Blue Shield, Patriot-News, Sundance Vacation and World Stages. Children’s rides, theater and interactive music games. Over 33 varied food vendors throughout the festival offering delicacies from around the world. For more information, visit harrisburgrec.com.

Dauphin County BrewfestWhen: July 21Where: Fort Hunter Park | HarrisburgJoin the Dauphin County Parks and Recreation department as they welcome over 20 breweries to the 1st Annual Brew Festival. Sip on craft brews while tasting foods from area restaurants and listening to the music of Shea Quinn and Swish and J.O.D. Set along the Susquehanna River in front of Fort Hunter Mansion, this is an event not to be missed. Tickets prices are $35 in advance, $50 at the door and $15 for designated drivers. For more information, visit dauphincounty.org. Cultural FestWhen: August 3Where: 100 Block of Market Street | Harrisburg The Commissioners and the County's Multicultural Task Force Committee extend a warm invitation to a free, open-air street festival celebrating cultural diversity in Dauphin County. The festival will offer national and local recording artists, two stages, ethnic foods, crafts, special children's activities and more. Admission is free. Bring your lawn chairs. Family activities provided by the Dauphin County Drug and Alcohol Department. For more information, visit dauphincounty.org.

LANCAsTER COUNTYStrawberry FestivalWhen: June 3Where: Haldeman Mansion | 230 Locust Grove Road | BainbridgeRelax on the grounds or tour the mansion. There will be live music, bratwurst sandwiches, hotdogs, chicken corn soup, milkshakes, strawberry shortcake, cheesecake and sundaes. There is a silent auction and live music with the Wells Concert Band playing Scottish music – a very talented group from Lancaster County. Weekly open-house tours of the mansion are available through October. Parking is $5. For more information: haldeman-mansion.org.


La temporada de parrilladas est a aquì, y esto significa el momento para entusiasmarse con los sabores ahumado de sus comidas favoritas cocinadas al aire libre sobre las brasas.

Estas recetas para asar fueron creadas por los chefs de todas partes en el paìs quienes participaron en el "Choice Steak Challenge" (Desafìo a el Filetes Preferido) para saber qui èn tiene las mejores chuletas para asar. Sus recetas incluyen Carne Selecta de Primera de WalMart (Choice Premium Beef), asì como acompaòamientos deliciosos para probar con cada plato. Sûlo uno de cada cinco filetes es lo suficientemente bueno para ganar la etiqueta de distinciûn, y los compradores que no est·n satisfechos con su compra sûlo tendrn que traer de vuelta el recibo para un reembolso completo.

Ms recetas, consejos e informaciûn en www.Grilling.com.La Clave para un Gran Asado a la ParillaConstruir el fuego correcto - Utilizar diferentes arreglos de briquetas dependiendo de lo

que est· pasando en la parrilla.-Los trozos de carne m·s delgados responden mejor a las altas temperaturas, el calor

directo a la parrilla, lo que requiere la difusiûn del carbûn de manera uniforme a travès de la rejilla.

-Los trozos de carne mas grueso se cocinan muy bien y completamente, sin quemarse en el exterior, con un fuego de dos zonas.

-Acumula las briquetas a un lado de la rejilla para las zonas de alta y baja temperatura. Comienza a cocinar directamente sobre las brasas hasta que el exterior de la carne ha alcanzado el punto de cocciûn deseado, y luego mueve la carne al otro lado (la zona de baja temperatura) para terminar de cocinar.

Bistec de Hueso-T a la Parrilla con aplicaci Ûn EvergladesRinde: 4 porciones - Tiempo de preparaciûn: 5 minutos - Tiempo de cocciûn: 8 a 10 minutos

4 Walmart Choice Premium T-bone Steaks 1 cabeza de ajo asada (Carne de Hueso-T Selecto de Primera) (dore el ajo en el horno hasta queFrotaciÛn Seca estÈn doradas y f·cil majar)4 cucharadas de aderezo Everglades 1 cucharadita de cafè en granos(disponible en Wal-Mart) 1 cucharadita de az˙car morena1/4 cucharadita de tomillo seco 1/4 cucharadita de comino molido1/4 cucharadita de mostaza seca 1/4 cucharadita de sal1/4 cucharadita de cebolla en polvo 1/4 cucharadita de chile en polvo1/4 cucharadita de pimienta de cayena

Combine todos los ingredientes secos de frotaciûn. Pûngalos a un lado.Frote cada filete con una porciûn igual de la pasta de ajo asado en la parte delantera y la espalda. Para evitar que se queme, no le pongas pasta de ajo sobre el hueso.Divida el condimento seco entre los cuatro filetes y friccione cuidadosamente cada filete. Coloca en un recipiente de almacenamiento de alimentos en el refrigerador por 3 a 4 horas. Esto se puede hacer hasta un dìa antes.Precaliente la parrilla con Kingsford Charcoal, hasta que las briquetas consistentemente en cenizas.Retire los filetes de la nevera y deje que lleguen a temperatura ambiente.Coloque los filetes en la parrilla, deje en una posiciûn a fuego directo por 4 a 5 minutos, rotando para obtener buenas marcas de la parrilla con un perfil de sabor parejo. Siga el proceso para medio raro.Receta creada por el chef Eric Lackey de Flamestone American Grill en Tampa, Florida en nombre del Choice Steak Challenge de Walmart presentado por Kingsford Charcoal y Coca-Cola.

Grilled Corn and Peach Salad with Queso FrescoRinde: 4 porciones - Tiempo de preparaciûn: 20 minutos - Tiempo de cocciûn: 20 minutos

4 mazorcas de maìz dulce, sin concha 4 duraznos frescos o nectarinas, sin semilla y 1/2 cebolla roja pequeòa, cortada cortadas en mitad1 cabeza rizada 4 ramitas de menta fresca picada (o su lechuga favorita), picada 4 ramitas de cilantro fresco picado2 limones, jugo 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva extra virgen6 onzas de queso fresco 1 aguacate, pelado, sin semillas y en cuartos

Precaliente la parrilla con Kingsford Charcoal , hasta que las briquetas estÈn constantemente incineradas.Asar el maÌz de 7 a 10 minutos a fuego medio, volteando cada dos minutos hasta que los granos empiecen a ablandarse. Retirar del fuego, dejar enfriar.Asar melocotones y las cebollas de unos 4 a 5 minutos por cada lado. Retirar del fuego, dejar enfriar.Una vez enfriado, retirar el maìz de la mazorca; corta los melocotones en rebanada y las cebollas. Coloque en un tazûn grande para mezclar.Agregar la lechuga, menta, cilantro, jugo de limûn y aceite de oliva extra virgen. Sazonar con sal y pimienta y mezcle.Ase el Queso Fresco a fuego medio durante 3 a 5 minutos o hasta que aparezcan marcas de la parrilla. Retire y desmorûnalo.Servir la ensalada sobre las rebanadas de aguacate y adorne con el queso desmenuzado.Receta creada por Johnny Hern·ndez de La Gloria en San Antonio en nombre del Choice Steak Challenge de Walmart presentado por Kingsford Charcoal y Coca-Cola.

Carne de Costilla (Ribeye en Ingles) ahumada con Chile y Cherry ColaRinde: 4 porciones - Tiempo de preparaciûn: 1 hora - Tiempo de cocciûn: 15 minutos

4 Walmart Premium Choice Ribete filetes 1 limûn, cortado por la mitad1/4 taza de Cherry Coca-Cola Escabeche Coca-Cola de Cacao y Cereza2 cucharadas de cacao en polvo 1 cucharada de polvo de chipotle1 cucharada de sal kosher 1 cucharada de ajo en polvo1 cucharada de aceite de oliva 1 cucharadita de pimienta negra

Precaliente la parrilla con Kingsford Charcoal , hasta que las briquetas estÈn constantemente incineradas.Mezcle todos los ingredientes de la marinada en un tazûn con un batidor de varillas.Frota cada uno de las costillas con la marinada libremente y dejar reposar durante 1 hora a temperatura ambiente o en el refrigerado cubierto por hasta 4 horas. Deseche cualquier marinada sobrante.Ase las costillas durante 5 a 7 minutos a fuego medio por cada lado o hasta que alcance una temperatura interna de 140F para medio raro.Ase cada medio de limûn durante 5 minutos.Deje reposar las costillas cubiertas por unos minutos. Exprima el jugo de limÛn asado sobre cada costilla y servir.Receta creada por David Larkworthy de 5 Seasons (Cinco Estaciones en EspaÒol) en Atlanta en nombre del Choice Steack Challenge de Walmart presentado por Kingsford Charcoal y Coca-Cola.

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Grilling season is here, and that means it's time to get fired up for the smoky flavor of your favorite foods cooked in the great outdoors over charcoal.

These grilling recipes were created by chefs from all over the country who participated in the Choice Steak Challenge to find out who has the best steak-grilling chops. Their recipes feature Walmart Choice Premium Beef, as well as delicious sides to try with each dish. Only one in five steaks is good enough to earn that label of distinction, and shoppers who aren't satisfied with their purchase only need to bring back the receipt for a full refund.

Find more recipes, tips and information at grilling.com.

The Key to Great GrillingBuild the Right Fire – Use different briquet arrangements depending on what's going on

the grill.Thinner pieces of meat respond best to high temperature, direct-heat grilling, which

requires spreading the coals out evenly across the grate.Thicker pieces of meat cook beautifully all the way through, without burning on the

outside, with a two-zone fire. Stack briquets to one side of the grate for high and low temperature zones. Begin cooking

directly over the coals until the outside of the meat has reached the desired doneness; then move the meat to the other side of the grate (the low temperature zone) to finish cooking.

Grilled T-bone with Everglades RubMakes: 4 servings - Prep Time: 5 minutes - CookTime: 8 to 10 minutes

4 Walmart Choice Premium T-bone 1 head roasted garlic (roast garlic Steaks Dry Rub in oven until golden brown and soft to mash)4 tablespoons Everglades seasoning 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper(available at Walmart) 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon coffee, ground 1 teaspoon brown sugar1/4 teaspoon dry thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Combine all dry rub ingredients. Set aside.Rub each steak with an equal portion of roasted garlic paste on front and back. To prevent burning, do not get garlic paste on bone. Divide dry rub seasoning for four steaks and thoroughly rub each steak. Place in food storage container in refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours. This can be done up to one day in advance. Preheat grill using Kingsford charcoal, until briquets are consistently ashed over.Remove steaks from refrigerator and let come to room temperature. Put steaks on grill; leave in one position on direct heat for 4 to 5 minutes, rotating to get nice grill marks and even flavor profile. Follow this timeline for medium rare. Recipe created by Chef Eric Lackey of Flamestone American Grill in Oldsmar, Fla. on behalf of the Walmart Choice Steak Challenge presented by Kingsford charcoal and Coca-Cola.

Grilled Corn and Peach Salad with Queso FrescoMakes: 4 servings - Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 20 minutes

4 ears sweet corn, shucked 4 fresh peaches or nectarines, 1/2 small red onion, sliced pitted and sliced in half1 head frisee (or your favorite 4 sprigs fresh mint, choppedlettuce), chopped 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped2 limes, juiced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6 ounces Queso Fresco 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and quarteredSalt and pepper to taste

Preheat grill using Kingsford charcoal, until briquets are consistently ashed over.Grill corn for 7 to 10 minutes over medium heat, turning every two minutes until kernels start to soften. Remove from heat, set aside to cool. Grill peaches and onions for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, set aside to cool.Once cooled, remove corn from cob; slice peaches and onions. Place in large mixing bowl.Add lettuce, mint, cilantro, lime juice and extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Grill the Queso Fresco over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until grill marks appear. Remove and crumble.Serve the salad over avocado slices and garnish with the crumbled cheese.Recipe created by Johnny Hernandez of La Gloria in San Antonio on behalf of the Walmart Choice Steak Challenge presented by Kingsford charcoal and Coca-Cola.

Cherry Cola Smoked Chili RibeyeMakes: 4 servings - Prep Time: 1 hour - Cook Time: 15 minutes

4 Walmart Choice Premium 1 lime, cut in half Cocoa CherryRibeye Steaks Coca-Cola Marinade 1/4 cup Cherry Coca-Cola 1 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tablespoon chipotle powder1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat grill using Kingsford charcoal, until briquets are consistently ashed over. Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl with a whisk until blended. Rub each of the steaks liberally with marinade and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature, or chill covered for up to 4 hours. Discard any leftover marinade. Grill steaks for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat on each side or until an internal temperature of 140F is reached for medium rare. Grill each lime half for 5 minutes. Let steaks rest covered for a few minutes. Squeeze juice of grilled lime over each steak and serve. Recipe created by David Larkworthy of 5 Seasons in Atlanta on behalf of the Walmart Choice Steak Challenge presented by Kingsford charcoal and Coca-Cola.


If you’re a high school or college student, chances are you’d like to earn some money to help pay for your education – and having some spending money is nice, too. So you set out to look for a summer job, but the current economy is still tough. As a student, you may be competing with adults who hold college degrees for that part-time job. U.S. News & World Report suggests teens are the hardest hit in terms of unemployment. So here are a few tips to check out and a few areas to consider in your search.Tips for job hunting:

• Start early. The longer you wait to look for that job, the more spots employers will have already filled up.

• Deb Abel of Abel Personnel, an agency that serves job seekers and employers, says that students should use all of their networking resources to find a job. She says job seekers should be “talking to friends, neighbors and school contacts.”

• Submit lots of applications to a variety of employers. With the economy still recovering, it will benefit you to have as many options as possible.

• Compile a list of references. These should be from both past employers and coworkers, if you have any. If not, list teachers as references. But be sure to contact the people you plan to list to make sure it’s OK with them first.

• Abel emphasizes the importance of dressing and acting professionally in an interview, especially for first-time job seekers. She adds that a

common mistake students make is “using email addresses and voice-mail messages [that don’t] convey the maturity of an individual truly seeking a job.”

• After submitting your application, wait a few weeks. If you haven’t heard back from any of the employers you’d most like to hear from, give them a polite follow-up phone call or email, which shows initiative and interest in the job.

Types of jobs to apply for:Food service and retail sales. These

are common areas of employment. Be sure to look beyond chain restaurants and malls, and check out local retailers as well.

Entertainment. Hersheypark is a major employer of high school and college-age students; so are movie theaters.

But don’t limit yourself to those options. There are several local swimming pools where you could work at the snack bar or the ticket window. Also consider sports and concert venues, which may offer ticketing or concessions jobs for students.

Summer camps. No matter what you’re interested in, you can probably find a summer camp related to it. Do you play sports? Why not help out at soccer camp? Ride horses? You can become a camp counselor at a horseback riding camp. Love the stage? There are summer camps catering to dance, theater, music or a combination. Or you can find summer camps with many of these activities. Summer camps can also be a great opportunity for you to combine work with vacation. You can take a job as a camp counselor at an overnight camp in a different city or state.

Neighborhood jobs such as mowing yards, babysitting or pet sitting are always an option.

None of those options sound good? Be creative. Use whatever talents you have. If you are a musician, you can teach private lessons to younger kids over the summer. If you are well-versed in a foreign language, you can offer lessons, as well. Or if you're a photography student, there are plenty of high school students who are looking to get senior portraits done over the summer. Such opportunities can also really help build your portfolio and resume.

Consider an internship. Abel says they can be valuable in gaining career-specific skills. She adds that internship-seekers should look beyond their hometown opportunities: “It may be important to pursue opportunities outside your home communities in order to gain valuable experience and make connections in your field.”

By Shannon Snell

On the Hunt for Summer Jobs

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abc, Univision to create English-language channel for Latinos

Hispanics represent 16 percent of the U.S. population, and that number may grow to 30 percent by 2050. Couple that with up to $1 trillion in spending power per year, and you can see why media outlets would want to customize programming to fit that audience. That’s exactly what ABC News Company is doing. Along with Univision it announced a joint venture on May 7.

The two companies plan to create a 24/7 English-language news channel that will be targeted at English-speaking and bilingual Hispanics. This is a valuable target audience, according to a 2009 Pew Hispanic Center study referenced in a Los Angeles Times article. The study stated that 70 percent of first-generation Latinos born in the U.S. prefer to watch English-language programming. While the channel is not slated to begin broadcasting until 2013, the companies plan to launch a website this

summer, as well as content for social media and mobile devices.

The joint venture between parent companies Walt Disney Co. and Univision Communications, Inc. has not yet chosen a name for its new channel. They also have not selected a location for the network’s headquarters, although Miami is on the list of possibilities, according to Cesar Conde, president of Univision Networks. Univision is based in Miami. Yet another detail the two companies have not yet decided upon is how much money will be devoted to the venture. However, each company will own 50 percent of the joint venture.

One of the reasons for the collaboration is that Univision has seen its biggest source of new viewers shrink, since fewer people are crossing the borders. However, the population of U.S.-born Latinos is growing. This is why the company is trying to find

By Shannon Snell

ways to reach out to English-speaking and bilingual Latinos. But Univision executives say they hope non-Latinos will be interested as well.

“We believe it is important to act as a bridge between the Latino community and the overall population,” Conde said in a news article appearing on boston.com.

The collaboration will benefit ABC as well. ABC has not yet launched much programming targeted at the Latino audience, while its competitors, NBCUniversal and Fox, have. NBC offers Telemundo and the bilingual cable channel, mun2, while Fox has recently added a Spanish-language network called Mundo Fox. By teaming up with Univision, ABC has the opportunity to close that gap.

ABC is not the only company that is entering into collaborations to reach Latinos. Comcast Corp. plans to launch two

independent channels owned by Latinos, including one named El Rey. The channel will be co-owned by film director Robert Rodriguez, director of Spy Kids. In addition, Fox’s network Mundo Fox will collaborate with Columbia broadcaster RCN Television Group.

The idea for ABC and Univision’s joint venture started with a meeting – among Ben Sherwood, ABC News president; Univision president, Cesar Conde; and Univision News president, Isaac Lee – to discuss how the networks could team up to cover the 2012 presidential election. But the discussions evolved beyond the election.

“We began to imagine all sorts of possibilities,” Sherwood said as reported in a boston.com article. “As Cesar said, we began to dream some big dreams.”


Sommerfest 2012When: June 8 to 9Where: Lancaster Liederkranz | 722 South Chiques Road | ManheimA celebration of German music, food, drink, song and dance, this event is Lancaster's only traditional Sommerfest. Music by Hank Haller on Friday, June 8 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and music by Philadelphia German Brass Band and Walt Groller on Saturday, June 9 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Additional entertainment throughout the weekend includes the Alpenrose & Kindergruppe Schuhplatter Dancers, the Liederkranz Chorus & Hobby Chor, the Alleweil Jung Folk Dancers, a playground for children and the Annual Duck Race on the Chiques. Open to the public – admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children and free for kids 5 and under. For more information, visit lancasterliederkranz.com.

Crusin’ Columbia Car ShowWhen: June 16Where: Locust Street | Columbia Over 500 vehicles will be exhibited on Locust Street in downtown Columbia from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The show awards trophies and other prizes and has DJ music, contests, door prizes and food vendors. For more information, visit cruisincolumbia.com.

The Celtic Fling and Highland GamesWhere: June 22 to 24Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery | 2775 Lebanon Road | ManheimThroughout the centuries, the tradition and charm behind the music, dance and stories of the Celtic peoples have captivated the world. The contributions of the Irish, Scots Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Bretons and Galecians/Asturians not only fill libraries and castles, but also pubs, homes and our hearts. The Celtic Fling & Highland Games, as an unbridled celebration of Celtic Culture, offers a first-hand tour of these compelling cultures as it salutes both traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage. For more information, visit parenfaire.com.

Celebrate LancasterWhen: June 22Where: North Queen Street | LancasterCelebrating the culture and diversity of the City of Lancaster, festivities include live music on two stages, over 20 food vendors along North Queen Street and two pub areas with locally crafted beer and wine. Plus there's fireworks. For more information, visit lancastercityevents.com.

32nd Annual Antique, Art & Craft ShowWhen: June 30Where: Locust Street Park | 445 Linden Street | ColumbiaThe 32nd Annual Antiques, Art & Craft Show event held the last Saturday in June from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine) features over 200 vendors filling Locust Street Park and lining the main thoroughfare. Look for a mixture of crafts, antiques, food and entertainment. Free parking and free shuttle service is available. For more information, visit parivertowns.com.

Blues and BrewsWhen: July 21Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery | 2775 Lebanon Road | ManheimEnjoy the taste of Maryland with an all-you-can-eat menu featuring crabs, brisket and more at Mount Hope's annual Blues and Brews. This summer staple welcomes guests to enjoy fresh seafood and other favorites while live music fills the outdoor feasting glen. For more information, visit parenfaire.com.

Smokin’ Blues & Brews FestWhen: August 18Where: Lancaster Liederkranz | 722 South Chiques Road | ManheimBlues music, smoked meats and great brews from up to 20 breweries, the Smokin’ Blues & Brews Fest has two sessions from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Music by Blue Light Special, The Buskers Blues Trio and The Don Johnson Project. Brews from Spaten, Warsteiner, Sam Adams, Troegs, Yuengling, Otter Creek, Wolavers, Magic Hat, Appalachian, Sly Fox, Stoudts, Swashbuckler, Lancaster and more. For more information, visit lancasterliederkranz.com.

Long's Park Art & Craft FestivalWhen: August 31 to September 3Where: Long's Park | LancasterOne of the leading fine art and craft festivals in the country returns to its beautiful park setting Labor Day weekend. Browse the shaded walkways around Long's Park lake, taking in the creativity of 200 of America's most creative artists and craftspeople. There will also be a gourmet bistro with wine, craft beer and live music. For more information, visit longspark.org/art.

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