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List of Hispanic Churches/Spanish Ministerios Ciudad de Refugio Services 1167 St. Paul St. Rochester NY 14621 [by alphabetical order] (585)454-2330 www.cdrny.org Annunciation Church Iglesia de la Anunciacin 1754 Norton Street Rochester, NY 14609 Sbados: 4:15 p.m. Domingos: 10:30 a.m. Congregacin Hispana de Aldersgate United Methodist Church 4115 DeweyAvenue ( despues de Walmart), Rochester, NY 14616 Viernes 7:30pm: Estudios Biblicos. Domingo 3:00pm: Servicios de Adoracion y Alabanzas Rev.Hector D. Rivera, Pastor Tel. (585) 310-2862 First Spanish Baptist Church 1401 Dewey Ave. Rochester NY 14613 (585)254-6290 Our Lady of the Americas Church Iglesia Nuestra Seora de las Amricas 864 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14605 Domingos: 9:00 a.m. y 10:30 a.m. Parish Office/Saint Michael Church Oficina Parroquial 124 Evergreen Street Tel. 585-325-4041 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. website: www.sfxcrochester.org Primera Iglesia Pentecostal 159 Alexander St. Rochester NY 14607 (585)454-6848

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River Citychurch 875 E. Main Street First Spanish Church (The Nazarene) @ The Auditorium Center 99 Stonewood Ave. Rochester NY Rochester NY 14605 14616 (585)305-2093 (585)288-6410 www.nazarene.org Pastor:David Valle Domingos: 10:00am First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY Fridays: 7:00pm 220 Winton RD. Rochester NY 14610 www.facebook.com/rivercitychurchny (585)271-9070 www. rochesterunitarian.org Rochester Christian Church Ministries 3177 Lyell Rd. Rochester NY 14606 Iglesia Cristiana Eden (585)247-4444 www.rccm.org 835 North St Rochester NY 14621 Pastor Hilario Rodriguez Spanish Seventh Day Adventist 585-737-5814 47 Oakman St. Rochester NY 14605 (585)454-2447 www.adventist.org Iglesia de Cristo Misionera 1492 Clifford Ave. Rochester NY 14609 Saint Michael Church/Iglesia San (584)288-2730 Miguel 689 North Clinton Avenue Rochester, Iglesia La Luz del Mundo NY 14605 200 Child St. Rochester NY Domingos: 11:30 a.m. y 4:00 p.m. (585)235-7680 www.lotvc.org Iglesia Metodista Unida Emmanuel St. Stanislaus Church/Latin Mass 925 Joesph Ave Rochester NY 14605 34 St. Stanislaus St. Rochester NY (585)467-2455 14621 (585)234-0204 www.uavoce.org Iglesia Pentecostal Cristiana Misionera,Inc. Templo Biblico Bautista 519-523 North Street, Rochester, NY 706 South Avenue 14605 Rochester, NY 14620 (585)325-6670/ (585)503-1118 (585)230-3515 Pastor: Jose O. Rodriguez Iglesia Santidad Pentecostal Domingos:10:00am y 11:45am 939 N. Clinton Ave. Rochester NY 14621 MIercoles: 7:00pm www.BBTofRochester.org

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El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana ya llego! Me encanta este tiempo del ao porque no solo participo de los eventos planificados para celebrar mis races; sino raquel serrano que tambin aprendo algo nuevo de otras culturas. En esta edicin hemos incluido muchos eventos en las pginas del centro de nuestro peridico que nos enviaron para que la comunidad pueda participar de los mismos. Si usted o su organizacin tiene algn evento planificado en honor a este mes y no est incluido en la edicin prensada, aun tiene tiempo de incluir el evento en nuestro calendario en lnea. Visite http://www.rochesterlavoz.com/

y oprima la pestaa de eventos para que lo aada! Espero que disfrute la lectura de varias noticias locales y de varios artculos. Lea los Seis Consejos para la Seguridad de los Jovenes en las Redes Sociales (pagina 15). Tambin cubrimos tres eventos a continuacin, el Comienzo a Clases de la Escuela Secundaria Monroe, la Apertura del Mes de la Herencia Hispana de la Ciudad de Rochester (la cubierta de este peridico fue creada por el diseador grafico de la ciudad) y una Cruzada Evangelistica con pastores que vinieron desde Venezuela y un conocido cantante cristiano de Sur Amrica. Esperamos que disfrute de la lectura! Hasta la prxima! Raquel Editora
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is here! This is a time of the year I always look forward to as I not only get to participate of events planned to celebrate my heritage, I always get to learn something new from other cultures. This month we have included as many events in our center page calendar that were forwarded to us so that everyone in the community can take advantage of them. If you or your organization has a planned event in honor of this month and it is not included in this printed calendar, you still have time to add it to our online community calendar. Visit http://www. rochesterlavoz.com/ and click on the events tab to add yours! I also hope you enjoy the read of various local news and articles. Check

out The Six Tips for Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media (page 15). We also covered three awesome events that includes Monroe High Schools Back to School Kick-off, the Opening Act for the City of Rochesters Hispanic Heritage Month (our cover page image was created by the City of Rochesters graphic designer) and an Evangelical Crusade with pastors who came all the way from Venezuela and a renowned Christian singer from South America. Enjoy the read! Until next time! Raquel Editor

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El Sueo de Ivan Ivans Dream (1:00pm): El Sueo de Ivan tells the story of Ivan, who gets chosen to play in the first ever exhibition game between children and pro futbolistas. His rival gets chosen too. He finds himself competing against his rival on the field, and for the affection of the girl of his dreams, Paula.

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Pelotero - Ballplayer (3:00pm): This compelling documentary narrated by John Leguizamo (Moulin Rouge, Ice Age, Carlito's Way) is a gritty and rare look inside Major League Baseball's (MLB) recruitment of top talent in the Dominican Republic. Miguel Angel Sano and Jean Carlos Batista are among 100,000 teenagers vying for a handful of coveted contracts with MLB teams. As they turn 16 years old and become eligible to sign, each must navigate the fiercely competitive and frequently corrupt system if they are to lift their families out of poverty and achieve their dream: to one day play in the Major Leagues. Filmmakers Ross Finkel, Trevor Martin and Jon Paley take you inside this never before seen world for an up close and personal look at the cost of the American dream.

La Clave (4:45pm): La Clave is a fascinating musical documentary film about the similarities between two types of music genres known today as Salsa and Reggaeton. In this film, we were fortunate enough to have gathered the hottest stars of Reggaeton as well as the old school greats of salsa. We have interviewed salsa icons such as Willie Colon, Ismael Miranda, Gilberto SantaRosa, and on the Reggaeton side we interviewed billboard chart topping artists such as Julio Voltio, Tego Calderon, Hector El Father just to name a few.

America (6:30pm): While the setting of her Caribbean beach village seems picture-perfect, America's life is anything but peaceful. When their daughter runs away, America's abusive lover unleashes his rage against her. Leaving everything behind, America escapes to New York City hoping for a new life. There she works as a nanny for a wealthy family and at night in a laundry. She befriends three nannies -a Mexican, a Colombian and a Dominican- and with their help and support from relatives in the Bronx, America is determined to bring her daughter back to her. But her past haunts her. America must confront her terror to protect her dream .

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Alcalde Richards Dice Un Santo Remedio No Existe

Minority Reporter Segn el Alcalde Richards las devastadoras y bajas calificaciones del Distrito Escolar de Rochester (RCSD por sus siglas en ingls) no han sido una sorpresa. Dijo que la mayora sabe que el RCSD tiene problemas y estos no deberan ser una oportunidad para hablar pamplinas. Las puntuaciones afirman lo que ya sabemos, pero no debemos usarlas como un oportunidad para poner en tumulto el RCSD o la pose poltica. dijo Richards. Cuidado con los polticos que ofrecen los santos remedios. Tenamos demasiado de esto y mira a los resultados. El estado de New York implemento las pruebas estandardizadas ms difciles basadas en los nuevos Estndares Fundamentales Comunes. La prueba requiere mas pensamiento critica y escritura que pueden ser la razn de las bajas calificaciones. Richards dijo que el problema es una falta de coherencia. Pens por un buen rato que sea en el mejor inters de dar la estabilidad a los estudiantes de Rochester, dijo Richards. Parte de lo que causo el problema es que cada dos aos cambiamos Superintendentes, instituimos diferentes planes escolares que fracasaron y trasladamos a nuestros hijos a lugares en toda la ciudad. Nuestros estudiantes necesitan la coherencia y no necesitan los adultos que se aseguran a tener una sola solucin mejor. La Asociacin de Maestros de Rochester respalda a Richards que dice que tener el apoyo de los maestros es una prioridad. tengo que cuestionar como alguien puede presentar un plan para mejorar el distrito escolar sin trabajar con los maestros. Estrategias como la extensin del da escolar y del programa Pre-Knder Universal, la coordinacin de los centros de recreo y las bibliotecas de la Ciudad con el distrito escolar y la implementacin de las esfuerzas de asistencia mejoraron el distrito escolar, segn Richards, Adems de las esfuerzas, mi plan de educacin propone que los nios lean al nivel del grado antes del tercer grado y combatir contra la prdida del conocimiento que pasa durante el verano, dijo Richards. Esto es escasamente el statu quo. Son cambios significativos que pagaran los dividendos del xito estudiantil con el paso del tiempo.

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Mi oponente propone que el numero de las escuelas chrter sea igual al nmero de las escuelas pblicas, dijo Richards. Soy preocupado de lo que pasara a los 50 por ciento de los estudiantes que se quedara en las Richards dijo que los adultos necesitan escuelas pblicas y si habra recursos unirse por el distrito escolar. Las suficientes para apoyarlos. Tambin escuelas necesitan ser lugares adonde

los nios se sienten seguros y libre a aprender, dijo Richards. Es hora de que los adultos a dejar de luchar y culpar, reunirse y volver a lo bsico y solucionar este problema. Y es exactamente el curso que segu desde que soy alcalde.

Mayor Richards Says Dont Listen to Big Talk

Minority Reporter The devastatingly low test results for the Rochester City School District (RCSD) came of no surprise according to Mayor Richards. He said most know that the RCSD has had several problems and shouldnt be used as an opportunity to spout big talk of a one way solution. says having the teachers support is a priority. My opponent advocates bringing the mix of Charter to public schools up to 50:50, Richards said. I am concerned about what would happen to the 50 percent of students who would then remain in public schools and whether there would be adequate resources to support them. I also have to question The set of scores affirms what we how one can put forth a plan on already know, but they should not be reforming the school district without used as an opportunity for political working with the teachers. posturing or to throw the RCSD into turmoil, Richards said. Beware Expanding the school day and of politicians offering silver bullet the Universal Pre-K program, solutions; we have had too much of coordinating City recreation centers that and look at the results. and libraries with the school district and implementing attendance efforts New York State has recently are strategies that Richards said have implemented a harder standardized improved the school district. test as part of the new Common Core curriculum. The test now requires more In addition to these efforts, my critical thinking and writing which some education plan supports having have said is the reason behind the low children read at grade level by third scores. Richards said the problem is a grade and combating summer learning lack of consistency. loss, Richards said. This is hardly the status quo. These are significant I have long felt that it is in the best changes that over time will pay student interests of Rochesters students to achievement dividends. provide them with stability, Richards said. Part of what has caused the Richards said adults need to unite for problem is that every couple of years the school district. Schools need to we have changed Superintendents, be places where children feel safe instituted different school plans that and free to learn, Richards said. Its have failed and moved our children to time for adults to stop fighting, stop locations all over the city. Our students pointing fingers, come together and need consistency and not adults get back to basics and fix this problem. claiming to have a single best solution. And thats exactly the course Ive taken since becoming Mayor. Richards has been endorsed by the Rochester Teachers Association and

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Jose E. Perez is Celebrated as Rising Star

Jose E. Perez, founder and owner of the Law Offices of Jose Perez, P.C., was selected as a 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Star. Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo and opened his own and independent law firm, the Law Offices of Jose Perez, P.C. Since opening his practice, Perez has been involved in all areas Super Lawyers is a business that of civil litigation, including labor and celebrates lawyers who have achieved employment, premises liability and high accolades of recognition from peers immigration. and colleagues and professionally from more than 70 different practice areas. Perez stays connected to his culture Nominations are made by independent by volunteering as Vice President of research, peer evaluations and peer Nosotros - Your Latino Voice, Vice nominations. President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Syracuse, Once selections are made, the lawyers NY, chapter, an Ad-hoc member of the are featured in Super Lawyers Magazine Civil Rights Committee of Alliance of which is distributed to attorneys in the Communities Transforming Syracuse state or region and the ABA-accredited and as an appointed member by the law school libraries. Super Lawyers Syracuse City Council to the Legislative Magazine is published in all 50 states Committee of the Citizens Review with over 13 million readers and has Board. a special section in popular city and regional magazines across the country. Perez was recently chosen as the keynote speaker for the 2013 There are other stipulations for being Onondaga County Hispanic Heritage selected as well including an age month celebration. requirement of 40 years old or younger and practicing for 10 years or less. Lawyers in New York State account for 2.5 percent of the Rising Stars list. Perez represents Workers Compensation clients in Utica,

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La Liga de Accin Americana IBERO tiene una nueva Jefe de Operaciones

Por Raquel Serrano Gladys Pedraza-Burgos fue recientemente contratada como la nueva Jefe de Operaciones (COO por sus siglas en ingles) para la Liga de Accin Americana Ibero, una organizacin que ha estado proveyendo servicios a la comunidad desde el 1968. La Sra. Pedraza-Burgos trae a la agencia un trasfondo educativo solido y una vasta experiencia. Nacida y criada en Rochester, New York, la Sra. Pedraza-Burgos tiene una amplia experiencia trabajando con la comunidad en general. Sus pasadas experiencias le dan un entendimiento claro de cmo funcionan los sistemas y las practicas educativas. Anteriormente, PedrazaBurgos fungi como Jefe de Desarrollo Juvenil y Servicios a la Familia en el Distrito Escolar de Rochester (RCSD por sus siglas en ingles) por cuatro aos. Fue responsable de coordinar un sinnmero de servicios comprensivos para estudiantes y familiares y brindarles apoyo en relacin a las necesidades bio-psicosociales y su desempeo acadmico. Antes de trabajar para RCSD, Gladys Pedraza-Burgos trabajo para la Universidad de Rochester (U of R por sus siglas en ingles) por 13 aos. Comenz su cargo en la Oficina de Asuntos de Estudiantes Minoritarios (OMSA por sus siglas en ingles) y el Programa de Oportunidad Educativa Superior. Fue instrumental en desarrollar un programa de tutora para estudiantes de escuela superior de RCSD en colaboracin con el centro Susan B. Anthony, La Fundacin del rea Comunitaria, y el Programa para Madres Jvenes. Tambin fue la CoDirectora del Centro de Apoyo, Salud Comunitaria, Educativa y Diversa del U of R. Al preguntarle acerca de cmo se siente de trabajar directamente con una agencia que se enfoca en Latinos y las necesidades de estos, Gladys contesta, Es interesante que mi padre fuese uno de los fundadores de La Liga de Accin Americana Ibero en los aos 60 y que hoy da el sea un participante del Centro de Oro (un programa diurno para ancianos en Ibero). Me siento honrada de seguir los pasos y el legado de mi padre en esta ciudad. Creo que encajo bien en este rol debido a mis experiencias previas y soy bendecida de que adems puedo ver a mi pap todos los das! Uno de los deberes de Gladys como COO es desarrollar capacidades para que la agencia crezca y brindarle sustentabilidad en areas que son cruciales y han sido de grandes retos en la comunidad, i.e. vivienda, ancianos, acceso a la educacin, salud, desarrollar programas para los deshabilitados y ms. Gladys Pedraza-Burgos obtuvo su Maestra en Desarrollo Humano y Consejera de la escuela Educativa Warner de la U of R. Ella ha servido en un sinnmero de juntas y comits. Fue Presidenta de la Junta del Programa de Desarrollo para la Juventud Puertorriquea, miembro del Sistema de Salud de Finger Lakes, miembro del Simposio de Cuido de Salud para Latinos y de la Asociacin Nacional de Educadores Mdicos Minoritarios-

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Regin Noreste. Tambin fue una de las fundadoras de la Alianza de Rochester para la Profesin de Latinos de la Universidad de Rochester.

IBERO American Action League has a New COO

Translated by Raquel Serrano When asked about her new role Become A Rochester Police Officer working directly with an agency that focuses on Latinos and Latino needs, Gladys answered, Interestingly, my dad was one of the founding fathers of Ibero-American Action League in the late 1960s and today he is a participant of el Centro de Oro (an Ibero Day Program for Seniors). Im humbled to follow in the footsteps and legacy of my father in this city. I believe I am a great Born and raised in Rochester, New fit due to my previous experiences and York, Mrs. Pedraza-Burgos has am blessed that I also get to see my vast experience working with the dad every day! community at large. Her combined experiences give her an understanding One of Gladys assignment as COO is to of systems and the education pipeline. build capacity for the agency to grow Prior to her role as COO, Pedraza-Burgos and bring sustainability in areas that was the Chief of Youth Development are crucial and have been challenging and Family Service at the Rochester City to the community, i.e. housing, seniors, School District (RCSD) for four years. access to education, health, developing She was responsible for coordinating a programs for the disabled and so on. wide range of comprehensive services to help support students and families Gladys Pedraza-Burgos earned a in relations to their bio-psychosocial Masters Degree in Human Development needs and academic performance. and Counseling form the U of R Warner School of Education. She has served Before working at RCSD, Gladys on numerous community boards and Pedraza-Burgos was employed at committees. She was the President of the University of Rochester (U of R) the Puerto Rican Youth Development for 13 years. She began her tenure (PRYD) board, a graduate of the 3rd APPLY NOW in the Office of Minority Student cohort of United Ways Hispanic Affairs (OMSA) and Higher Education Leadership Program, a committee Exam date: November 16, 2013 Opportunity Program. She was member of the Finger Lakes Health Application deadline: September 27, 2013 instrumental in developing a mentoring Systems, Latino Health Care Symposium program for RCSD high school students and the National Association of Medical in collaboration with the Susan B. Minority Educators-NE region. She was Call: Anthony Center, The Area Community also one of the founding members of www.cityofrochester.gov/police Foundation, and the Young Mothers the University of Rochester Latino Program. She was also the Co-Director Profession Alliance. of the Center for Advocacy, Community Health, Education and Diversity at the U of R. 15 agosto - 15 septiembre 2013 - www.RochesterLaVoz.com 9 Gladys Pedraza-Burgos was recently hired as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Iberos American Action League, an organization who has been providing services to the community since 1968. Mrs. PedrazaBurgos comes to the agency with a solid educational background and a wealth of experience.

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Las festividades en honor al Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana ya se iniciaron en Rochester

Traducido por Raquel Serrano revelaba cada bandera, un hecho histrico e importante de cada pas Miembros del Comit de Herencia fue compartido. El honorable Alcalde Hispana de la Ciudad de Rochester Thomas Richards y la Concejal, Jacklyn el lunes iniciaron la celebracin del Ortiz leyeron una proclama. Mes Nacional de Herencia Hispana en Rochester. Desde el entresuelo, Rochester es bendecido al ser cuna a estudiantes de la escuela Joseph C. una vibrante y fuerte poblacin hispana Wilson revelaron cada una de las 23 cuyas contribuciones continan banderas que representan los pases teniendo un rol vital en el crecimiento de Latino Amrica. Mientras que se y los logros de nuestra regin, dijo el Alcalde Richards. Les animo a todos los ciudadanos a que tomen una oportunidad durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana y reflexionen en las riquezas culturales y las tradiciones latinas y que reconozcan su profundo impacto en toda nuestra comunidad. de eventos en la Casa Alcalda y en otras localidades para celebrar a la comunidad hispana de Rochester. Para ver una lista completa de los eventos planificados y conocer de otros eventos en la comunidad, vea nuestro calendario exclusivo para el El tema de este ao es Construyendo Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana el Futuro de Amrica Hoy. Durante en esta edicin de La Voz. este mes se realizaran una serie

Hispanic Heritage Month Festivities Kick Off in Rochester

By Delani Weaver was unfurled, an important and historic fact of each country was mentioned. Members of the City of Rochester Honorable Mayor Thomas Richards Hispanic Heritage Committee Monday and City Councilmember Jacklyn Ortiz hosted a ceremony at City Hall kicking- read a proclamation. off the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in Rochester. Students Rochester is blessed to be home to from Joseph C. Wilson Foundation such a strong and vibrant Hispanic Academy unfolded 23 national flags population whose contributions of Latin America from the mezzanines continue to play a vital role in this overlooking the Atrium. As each flag regions growth and success, said Mayor Richards. I encourage all of our citizens to take an opportunity during National Hispanic Heritage Month to reflect on the richness of Latino traditions and culture and recognize their profound impact on our entire community.

an array of events in City Hall and at other locations to celebrate Rochesters Hispanic community.

To see the complete schedule of events and learn of other upcoming events in the community, check out our exclusive Hispanic Heritage calendar in The theme of this years Hispanic this edition of La Voz. Heritage Month is Building Americas Future Today. The month will feature

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Guest ministers from Venezuela came to Rochester, New York as spiritual ambassadors for two weeks. Pastor John Jimenez and his wife Pastor Maria Jimenez from Ministerio Internacional Jesus Rey de Reyes (one of the fastest growing churches in Venezuela) were invited to our city by Rev. David Valle from River Citychurch. Psalmist Kerwin Marquez who is recognized in South America for his presentations in Enlace (a Spanish TBN Christian network) delighted and lifted souls with his powerful voice. They brought teachings, workshops, preaching, encouragement, healing and time of prayer to many local Latino and African-American pastors. Bilingual services also took place at HOPAR (House of Prayer and Restoration). Pastors and church parishioners from the evangelical movement are more united than ever to stand up against strongholds that are affecting our city such as violence, suicide, homicide and poverty.

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In an effort to continue this clarion call to pray for the City of Rochester, pastors and other believers, along with the movement, Up from Under the ROC, are inviting the community to come together to walk and pray for Rochester on Saturday, September 21 at 11am at the Liberty Pole Way.

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FINANCES & ME
Para toda persona o familia el adquirir una propiedad pudiera ser una meta de suma prioridad, pero de igual forma una responsabilidad de largo plazo. Las personas Omayra Collazo Almodvar pueden adquirir el prstamo hipotecario de su propiedad a trminos de quince, veinte o treinta aos de amortizacin. Lo comn en el mercado es trminos a treinta aos que por lo general sus pagos mensuales son ms razonables, pero a la larga el costo en intereses pagados puede ser mayor. No obstante, con un ejercicio consistente podemos reducirle a nuestra hipoteca aos, como al igual adquirir unos ahorros significativos en los intereses futuros pendientes de pago.

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debe realizarla por lo general de forma personalizada de lo contrario, la aportacin adicional no ser registrada como un abono al principal. Por otra parte, si decide realizar este ejercicio usted puede evaluar como anualmente su principal hipotecario se ha ido afectando con las aportaciones adicionales. Solictele a su institucin un historial de amortizacin de pagos de su hipoteca y comprelo ao tras ao, as podr apreciar y monitorear los efectos de su aportacin. Tenga en cuenta que los pagos mensuales que se realizan durante los primeros aos del prstamo afectan de forma mnima el principal, prcticamente todo el monto pagado se le adjudica a los intereses calculados. Luego de los primeros aos es que usted puede empezar a ver reflejado una parte de su aportacin mensual, afectando el balance de su principal financiado de forma ms notable. Si usted decide empezar de forma paralela a sus pagos mensuales aportar a su principal por el tiempo de la vida del prstamo, podr adquirir en el trayecto unos ahorros significativos. Estos ahorros los podr apreciar en la disminucin en aos por pagar, ahorros en intereses previamente calculados y por ende, una reduccin futura de su pago mensual. No obstante, antes de adquirir una propiedad orintese con su representante hipotecario sobre las ofertas hipotecarias disponibles, intereses del mercado, las aportaciones al principal y los costos envueltos en el proceso de compra. Recuerde el adquirir una propiedad es una importante decisin y una gran inversin, XITO!

Las hipotecas, como ahorrar en ellas

Entre las opciones se encuentra la aportacin de un buen desembolso inicial al momento de adquirir el prstamo hipotecario, como realizar aportaciones al principal de forma consistente. Probablemente se preguntar como lo puede hacer? Tome la cantidad de su pago mensual y divdala entre doce, la cantidad que resulte ser la aportacin adicional al principal. De esta forma no solo estar haciendo su pago mensual acostumbrado, sino que estar aportando un pago adicional al ao el cual afectar directamente su hipoteca. Este pago le ayudar reduciendo el balance de su principal hipotecario y por ende, los intereses futuros de pago. Tome en cuenta que para realizar esa aportacin directa a su principal debe orientarse con su institucin bancaria sobre el proceso. Esta transaccin

How to Make the Best out of Your Mortgage

For any individual or family buying a property could be a high priority, but at the same time it is a longterm responsibility. People can get the mortgage of their property in terms of fifteen, twenty or thirty year amortization. Most commonly is to see thirty-year payments where usually our monthly payments are more reasonable, but the ultimate cost in interest payments may be higher. However, with some adjustments we can reduce years to our mortgage payment while at the same time making significant savings on interest. Among the options, making a solid initial down payment and making consistent contributions towards the principal are cost-effective. You may probably wonder how you can do this. Take the amount of your monthly payment and divide it by twelve, the amount obtained will be the additional contribution to the principal. You will not only be making your usual monthly payment but you will be providing an additional payment per year which will directly affect your mortgage. This payment will help reduce the principal balance of your mortgage and therefore future interest payment. Please note that to make this direct contribution to the principal you should consult your banking institution on the process. This transaction must be performed usually in person; otherwise, the additional contribution will not be recorded as a credit to the principal. On the other hand, if you decide to do this you can evaluate how the principal on your annual mortgage is being affected. Ask your institution for a history record of your mortgage payments and compare it year after year this way you can see and monitor the results of your additional contribution. Also take note that the monthly payments that are made during the early years of the loan have a minimal affect on the principal; practically, the entire amount paid is credited to the interest calculated. After the first few years is when you can to notice part of your monthly contribution, which affects the principal balance. If you decide to simultaneously make monthly payments towards your principal for the duration of the loan, you will see on the long run significant savings. You will notice these savings in the decrease of years to pay, savings in interest previously calculated and therefore a further reduction of your monthly payment. However, before purchasing a property orient yourself with various mortgage representatives, check out available mortgage deals, whats the current interest in the market, and other costs involved in the process. Remember that buying a property is an important decision and a great investment! I wish you SUCCESS!

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Seis consejos para la seguridad de los jvenes en las redes sociales

Adems de estrenar o desempolvar mochilas y cuadernos, la nueva temporada escolar se presta para que los jvenes conozcan nuevos compaeros de estudio y hagan amistades para incluirlas luego en redes sociales como Facebook, Instagram y Twitter. Ms del 60 por ciento de los adolescentes en Estados Unidos cuentan con al menos un perfil en las redes sociales, de acuerdo a la Academia Americana de Psiquiatra Infantil y Adolescente. Y aunque las redes sociales son una buena manera de permanecer en contacto con sus amigos, es importante que los padres tomen ciertas precauciones sobre la 2. Evite que coloquen informacin seguridad de sus hijos en Internet. personal importante como nmero de telfono, direccin, nombre de la Desafortunadamente hay quienes escuela o nmero de Seguro Social. podran utilizar sus datos para causarles dao o usar la informacin 3. Permita que slo publiquen fotos para robar su identidad o tener un y videos que no pongan en riesgo su acercamiento inapropiado con ellos. seguridad e integridad personal. Ayude a proteger a sus hijos en las redes sociales con estos consejos de 4. Asegrese que utilicen una seguridad: contrasea difcil de adivinar y que la cambien cada tres meses. 1. Limite el acceso al perfil de sus hijos para mantener en privado los 5. Dgales que no acepten solicitudes datos personales y la informacin que de amistad de personas desconocidas. publican en sus pginas. 6. Mantenga una comunicacin abierta con sus hijos. Pdales que le avisen si han recibido mensajes privados de algn extrao o de un compaero de escuela con intencin de molestarlos, acosarlos o amenazarlos. Podra tratarse de ciberacoso o de algn predador sexual. Obtenga ms informacin acerca de seguridad en Internet, redes sociales y otros temas relacionados en AlertaenLnea.gov, una fuente confiable del Gobierno con informacin para padres y jvenes.

Six Tips for Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media

Going back to school is about more than shiny shoes and trendy notebooks. Its also about kids making new friends and adding those friends on social network sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More than 60 percent of teens in the United States have at least one social media account, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. And while being online is a good way to keep in touch with friends, its important for parents to be proactive about Internet safety. information to steal identities, bully them or begin an inappropriate relationship. Help protect students from online dangers by following these safety tips: 1. Keep your childs profile private so that only family and people you know see photos, important dates and other information. 2. Make sure theyre not posting personal details, including phone numbers, home address, and the name of their school or Social Security number. and videos that dont jeopardize their from a stranger, or from someone at safety or their integrity. school who is teasing, harassing or threatening them. Those could be 4. Make sure they choose a strong signs of cyber-bullying or even a sexual password that cant be guessed, predator. and that it gets changed every three months. Get additional online safety tips, and other relevant information 5. Never allow them to accept friend on OnGuardOnline.gov, a great requests from people they dont know. government resource for parents and teens. 6. Keep an open dialogue with your children. Ask them to let you know SOURCE: usa.gov if theyve received private messages

Unfortunately, there are people who can use your childs personal 3. Only allow them to publish photos

In 2001 I had the privilege of running for mayor of Rochester against a wellresourced, established incumbent. Twelve years later, the very things related to city luis perez, LMSW g overnment lperez@harleyschool.org that frustrated www.horizonsatharley.org me enough to take on such a monumental task have not changed.

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disengaged, uninformed citizenry that mostly dont vote or vote blindly. At its most basic level, democracy is about choice. The public square that choice creates, in turn, insures diversity and brings accountability to those who represent us. When the two majority opposing political parties concede their respective strongholds to one another for years not challenging each other -- even the most engaged citizen feels powerless over impacting the results. With approximately six weeks to go in such an important event for any city, already our community is abuzz, and very much convinced, of what the result will beand the citizens are short-changed one more time. We can only hope that in the midst of such a truncated political process that the eventual winner will be a capable, caring, leader who will primarily remember to be a servant leader to the people she (or he) represents.

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As we consider another November election for the primary leadership position in the third largest city in New York State; one-party rule, the lack of a public square, and the inability of citizens to have true choice will once again rule the process and we wonder why it resulted in the lowest ever voter turnout (23 %) by eligible voters for a Luis A. Perez is Executive Director of Horizons Student Enrichment Programs at The Harley mayoral primary. School. Perez is a member of the Greater Two very accomplished and capable candidates, try as they may, couldnt inspire or convince citizens in their own party to cast a vote. Its called voter apathy. The result of a generationlong, one-party city government is a

Rochester Summer Learning Association (GRSLA) and Adjunct Professor of Social Work at Roberts Wesleyan College. Perezs interests include positive youth development, mentoring children of prisoners, faith-based initiatives and prisoner re-entry. He sits on numerous boards and community organizations.

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Cmo preparar almuerzos saludables para nios

Ser padre o madre requiere de una rutina sin descanso que comienza en la maana con preparar a los nios para la escuela y termina generalmente con leerles cuentos a la hora de dormir. Con la prisa por lograr que sus hijos lleguen a la escuela, es importante no olvidar la preparacin de un almuerzo saludable para la lonchera escolar. integral:Sndwiches para la lonchera los sndwiches son un elemento bsico en la lonchera de su hijo y una manera fcil de hacer un cambio saludable es reemplazar el pan blanco por pan integral. Existen muchas formas para satisfacer los diferentes gustos de los nios. Por ejemplo usted puede sustituir las tortillas de harina por pan pita de trigo e incluir protenas como rebanadas de pavo y queso. Si su hijo prefiere la comida caliente en un termo, puede llevar arroz o pasta integral, inclusive avena. cortadas en rodajas acompaadas de calientes en termos. Es de gran ayuda si yogur. antes llena el termo con agua hirviendo por unos minutos y luego lo seca para Incluya lquidos: los jugos envasados poner la comida caliente en su interior. pueden parecer nutritivos porque Mantenga fros los alimentos como el las etiquetas indican que contienen queso o los huevos cocidos utilizando frutas naturales, pero llevan una compresas de hielo o una botella gran cantidad de azcar y caloras reusable de agua llena con cubitos de no necesarias en la dieta de su hijo. hielo que tendr doble uso porque Sustituya las bebidas azucaradas por podr beber el agua. agua. El agua no solo elimina el exceso de azcar de su dieta, sino que tambin Planifique con anticipacin: preparar mantiene a los nios hidratados un almuerzo saludable requiere algo de durante todo el da. La leche baja en preparacin. Elabore una rutina para grasa es otra buena opcin ya que es empezar la noche anterior a empacar rica en calcio y protenas. algunas cosas para la lonchera. Corte las frutas, prepare los sndwiches y Tome en cuenta la temperatura: hierva la pasta integral para ahorrar es muy importante saber cmo tiempo. Tambin puede hacer una empacar los almuerzos para mantener lista de compras (PDF) semanal para la temperatura adecuada de los contar con alimentos saludables para alimentos. Coloque los alimentos los almuerzos de su hijo.

Elegir alimentos saludables para los nios no es complicado. A moverse! es una iniciativa de la Primera Dama Michelle Obama que ofrece buenos consejos sobre una alimentacin saludable acompaada de actividad Empaque un arcoris: las frutas fsica para combatir la obesidad infantil. y verduras son excelentes para la nutricin. Haga de ellas un plato Tambin puede seguir estos simples atractivo al colocar en la lonchera uvas consejos: verdes y rojas junto con otras frutas de colores como frutas secas, tiras de Cambie el pan blanco por pan pimiento rojo o amarillo y naranjas

How to Make Healthy School Lunches for Your Children

Being a parent often requires a nonstop juggling routine that begins with morning carpool and ends with bedtime stories. In the rush to get your children to school, its important not to forget the value of preparing them a healthy lunch. It isnt as time consuming as it seems. LetsMove.gov, an initiative by First Lady Michelle Obama, offers good advice on healthy eating for children. But you can also follow these easy tips: Switch white bread for whole grain: If sandwiches are a staple in your childs lunch, the easiest way to make a change is to substitute whole grain bread for white. There are many varieties out there to please even the pickiest eater. You can also substitute flour tortillas with wheat ones and white pita with whole grain. Fill them with proteins like turkey slices and cheese. If your child prefers warm food in a thermos, you can fill it with brown rice, whole grain pasta and even oatmeal. Pack a rainbow: Fruits and vegetables are great sources of nutrition. Make fruits and vegetables more interesting. Pack green and purple grapes or colorful berries, dried apricots, mangos, cut red and orange peppers into strips and send them with a fun dipping sauce like hummus or yogurt and send oranges already peeled and sliced. The prettier the presentation, the higher the chances are your child will reach for it. Water, water, water: Juice may seem harmless, especially since the labels read things like packed with fruit. But juice adds a lot of unnecessary sugar and calories to your childs diet. Consider rethinking what they drink and send a bottle of water along with, or instead of, the juice box. Not only 16 15 agosto - 15 septiembre, 2013 - www.RochesterLaVoz.com does drinking water eliminate extra sugar from their diet, but it also keeps children from getting dehydrated throughout the day. Low-fat milk is also a good idea since it provides calcium and protein. Think about temperature: Would you eat warm yogurt or cold rice? The temperature inside your childs lunchbox is just as important as what is inside. Keep hot foods warm by sending them in a thermos, it helps if you first fill it with boiling water for two minutes to retain some heat. Keep cold items like cheese or hardboiled eggs cool by using ice packs. You can also use a refillable water bottle filled with ice cubes to keep things fresh, plus it will provide drinking water at the same time! Plan ahead: Making a healthy lunch does take some thought, but the morning rush, when everyones trying to get out the door, isnt the best time to get creative. Try to make a routine of packing some items the night before. Cutting up fruit, pre-making sandwiches, boiling whole grain pasta are all time-saving steps. Another good habit is to make weekly shopping lists (PDF), so youre not stuck searching the cupboard for last-minute and unhealthy options. SOURCE: usa.gov

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Honoring Grandparents
In 1978, President Jimmy Cater proclaimed the first Grandparents Day to be celebrated the first Sunday after Labor Day. Marian McQuade, a housewife IDA PEREZ from West V i r g i n i a originated the day with the hopes to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. What an ingenious way to honor those that help mold our communities and who provide us with love and understanding. the very end. Although my two grandmothers were very different in many ways; they both were strong and determined women. They knew when to give advice and always gave it with this great sense of humor. They both knew how to cure a belly ache or neck cramp with herbs and rubs. And they both would kill a chicken in a second and slaughtering a pig for a roast was an everyday task. They both outlived their husbands, yet they faced each challenge courageously and learned to adapt to the new times. My mother who was grandmother of 19 grandchildren and over 23 greatgrandchildren is remembered by her kind and thoughtful acts. She always remembered her grandchildrens birthdays and made it a point to give them a small token of love. She too was known for her good cooking and wealth of advice. She had a name of endearment for all her grandchildren which made each of them feel super special. and memories will I be leaving my granddaughter. Unfortunately, Tashy loss her paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather within the last 3 years. Therefore; its really up to me to provide her with the great experiences and fond memories she should have from her grandparents. Although Tashy is only six years old, she and I often have long conversations on topics that interest her. I am her cuddling buddy while watching her favorite TV shows; we enjoy cooking, dancing and playing together. Sometimes she even enjoys going to a meeting with me. Tashy has seen me work long hours at my job, as well as labor intense cleaning and repairing in the house we just moved in to. She has seen me wipe a tear and put on a smile and she has seen me fall and get back up. It is my hope that she sees in me the same qualities I saw in my grandparents; strength, determination and courage. So if you didnt know about the National Grandparent Day, it is not late to pay your grandparent a visit. If you are a grandparent, its still not late to start creating those fond memories

with your grandchildren. Remember, you are your childs first teacher and best advocate. Future Grandparents Day (In United States, Grandparents Day is always the first Sunday in September after Labor Day): September 7th, 2014 September 6th, 2015 September 11th, 2016

I had the privilege to meet and even live with my maternal grandparents in Puerto Rico during my youth. Although they barely left the house and never watched TV, they were prime examples of true love and commitment. Their daily rituals and faith in God helped Grandparents Day (September 8th, them take good care of each other until 2013) makes me think of what legacy

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hispanic heritage kick off Monroe Highschool 2013 back to school kick off
Monroe High School Back to School Kick Off was a success! Kids started to get ready and motivated for the new school year. They were provided with school supplies, haircuts, music, and food among other things. Parents and students got to meet the principal, teachers, staff and other students. There were also many organizations, including La Voz with information about their different services to the community. Members of the City of Rochester Hispanic Heritage Committee Monday hosted a ceremony at City Hall kicking-off the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in Rochester. Students from Joseph C. Wilson Foundation Academy unfolded 23 national flags of Latin America from the mezzanines overlooking the Atrium. As each flag was unfurled, an important and historic fact of each country was mentioned. Honorable Mayor Thomas Richards and City Councilmember Jacklyn Ortiz read a proclamation.

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Pre-K cada da! y es GRATIS!

Cada minuto que su hijo pasa aprendiendo es uno importante. En el programa de Pre-K Universal del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad, los nios se divierten. Tambin se preparan para la escuela, desarrollan creatividad, crean confianza, y adquieren destrezas para el aprendizaje de toda la vida. Con ms de 50 programas en las escuelas y en los centros comunales en toda la ciudad, el PreK Universal le provee la seleccin de una localizacin conveniente para usted y su hijo.

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