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12 de diciembre de 2010 <strong>La</strong> <strong>Prensa</strong> de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> 7-B Vote S.A. in Walmart FB campaign to fight hunger Walmart is helping Texas fight hunger. They donated 3.5 million pounds of food and now, with their Facebook campaign, you can help <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> get $1 million more to stop hunger in our community. By Angela Covo angela.covo@gmail.com According to the Food Bank of Texas, this state leads the nation in the number of children who are food insecure. For this reason, Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, and the Walmart Foundation are donating millions of pounds of food to the Food Bank. But wait – there’s more! Walmart also joined forces with Todd Staples, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, to help Texans who don’t have access to the food they need with a special holiday drive that requires no work on your part – and you have the power to make the difference. At a press conference on Tuesday, Staples and Jeff McAllister, Walmart senior vice president for Texas, announced an innovative approach that will engage everyone in the battle against hunger through a Facebook campaign. Walmart committed $2 billion they will use through 2015 to help meet the challenges and crush hunger across America – and part of the approach includes a simple The Alamo Area Council of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> raises $10 million Locals gather for the city’s fourth SA2020 meeting By Cristina Blackwell cblackwell@laprensasa.com On Wednesday evening, more than 800 residents gathered at The Bill Greehey Arena at St. Mary’s University for the fourth SA2020 meeting, a communitywide visioning process that discusses the future of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> by the year 2020. The goal is to develop a long-range plan that includes specific, achievable goals that make the city one of and effortless way for everyone to participate through Facebook. “Hunger doesn’t happen just around the holidays,” Jeff McAllister, Walmart senior vice president for Texas, said. “That’s why this holiday, through the Facebook campaign, Walmart will donate $1 million to the community with the most support and $100,000 to the next five communities that top the list.” The Food Research and Action Center identified the food hardship rate for 100 of the largest communities in America, and the 100 metropolitan areas selected to participate in this drive were also identified as having the highest rates of food hardship for 2010, according to the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). To get involved in the Facebook campaign, all you need to do is browse the selected communities on the Walmart page and “like” the one that you think needs the money the most. As of Wednesday morning, six communities are leading to get a shot at the extra help – the winner of the $1 million donation is the one that gets the most support through your vote. The current leaders are Fresno, Ca; Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI; <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>, TX; Buffalo- Niagara Falls, NY; Tulsa, OK; and Cape Coral- Fort Myers, FL. the best in the country. “Our dreams for <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> 2020 are to bettering the quality of our lives,” said Rev. Rudy Vela at the meeting. “We gather to begin and to some ways continue gathering to share hopes and dreams.” Leading the effort was Mayor Julián Castro along with three co-chairs: Graham Weston, chairman of Rackspace Hosting, Darryl Byrd, CEO of Pearl Brewery, and Sonia Rodriguez, attorney and chairwoman of the All you have to do is log in to Facebook, search for Walmart, and click on the “end Hunger” tab on the Walmart page. Then just “like” <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>, TX – and spread the word. The contest ends on <strong>De</strong>c .31. Staples and McAllister ask everyone to take a minute to support our neighbors and get out and vote on the Facebook page so Walmart can bring the $1.5 million in food relief to Texas. Today, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> is number three out of one hundred, but that can change quickly – so log onto Walmart’s Facebook page and vote for our great city! It’s O.K to vote more than once, so let’s show the world what the people of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> can do. According to Hank Perret, Capital Area Food Bank of Texas interim president & CEO of the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, the year ending September 2010 was the busiest in history for the Texas Food Bank Network. “Hunger lines are getting longer, as more of our friends and neighbors need assistance; we are serving more than 48,000 people every week – and 40 percent of those are children,” Perret explained. “Walmart has donated more than 3.5 million lbs of food [to the Food Bank] … it’s wonderful to have a sponsor like Walmart … we appreciate all you do.” Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women. At the meeting, Castro told participants to delve more deeply into how the community would measure success achieving the city’s collective vision. Divided into groups, residents discussed lists of suggestions that were created at a previous gathering. The groups were to figure out ways in which those goals would be reached –topics and issues discussed were transportation, education, teen pregnancy, arts and culture, and economic competitiveness. “I’m blown away by the amount of participation and engagement from the community,” said Byrd. “This is a time when people are working very hard at their jobs, families are growing, it’s a busy time of the year –you would think they wouldn’t have the time to express their dreams of what they want for <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>, and it’s happened four times already. People are starting to see <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> not for the next 24 hours, but for the next 10 years.” Eric Cooper, president & CEO By <strong>De</strong>nnis M. Ayotte Jr. dayotte@laprensasa.com <strong>La</strong>st month, the Alamo Area Council of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> Boy Scouts celebrated the conclusion of its four-year “Campaign for Timeless Values.” The campaign raised $10 million to fund projects such as a new leadership development center, Scout ranch and task force to reach youth from <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>’s south and west sides of town. “We feel great about it we launched the campaign several years ago,” said Michael Amini president of the Alamo Area council. “We initiated this move to the Southside and that was a big part of the campaign. “ “We’ve got several projects where we are going to spend the money,” he added. As Amini further explained, it was important for the Alamo Area Council of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> Boy Scouts had a physical presents on the Southside where they could launch their program. The $10 million will be split into five major projects: • Scoutreach Leadership <strong>De</strong>velopment Center • Mays Family Scout Ranch • Improvements at Mc Giemsey Scout Park • Improvements to the Bexar Creek Scout Camp • Programs and endowments The Scoutreach Leadership <strong>De</strong>velopment center is already open on the Southside and the Mays family scout ranch is under construction. The ranch covers 70 acres and sits on the Medina River. The ranch will be used for a new camp for the Boy Scouts to use in the future and provide a place for them on the Southside to train. “I believe in the program and I know what it can do to change lives and we are about life change,” said Amini. “We want to improve the lives of kids and families on the Southside.” The Alamo Area Council of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> Boy Scouts serves more than 29,000 youth members in Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venture Crews and Explorer Posts. <strong>La</strong>st month, the Alamo Area Council of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> Boy Scouts celebrated the conclusion of its four-year “Campaign for Timeless Values.” (Courtesy photo) Residents gathered Wednesday for SA2020, a community-wide effort that charts <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>’s course for the next decade. (Courtesy photo) of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> Food Bank, thanked the audience for the help the city has provided, which is the ability to feed 58,000 people each week. He also spoke about the power of the dinner table. “The dinner table strengthens the family, and in turn, strengthens the community,” he began. According to Cooper, 72 percent of kids that gather together around the dinner table each week with their families are more likely to engage in conversation, sharing personal trials and struggles with their parents. In addition, 45 percent of teens are less likely to drink, 66 percent are less likely to do drugs, and 58 percent are more likely to go to college. Mayor Castro was pleased with the turnout, saying: “We came almost three months ago with the dream of thinking through the next 10 years for <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>, what we want to look like as a city. We do have many dreams for our city but only those dreams can come true if everyone works together to create that future.” The fifth SA2020 meeting will take place is Saturday, January 22 at the TriPoint YMCA at 9 a.m. For more information or to RSVP visit www.sa2020.org. ¿Le gustaría empezar una amistad interesante? ¿Está cansado de buscar por donde quiera a una persona especial con quien compartir su vida y sigue sin encontrarla? <strong>La</strong> <strong>Prensa</strong> de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> le ofrece una mejor alternativa. Envíenos su anuncio personal, mencione su nombre, edad, peso, estatura, sus gustos. Envíe su carta acompañada de $5. Su aviso se publicará durante dos semanas. Mande $15 si quiere que se publique durante cuatro semanas. Conteste todas las cartas aúnque no esté interesado. Una nota de “No gracias, tal vez la próxima ocasión” es muy importante para la persona que le escriba. ¿<strong>De</strong>sea contestar un anuncio? 1.- Envíe su carta dentro de un sobre en blanco, con timbre postal de .44 cts. y con el número clave que le haya interesado (aparece abajo, a la derecha). Incluya $5. 2. -No olvide incluir su número de teléfono, escriba con letra clara es muy importante. <strong>La</strong> <strong>Prensa</strong> de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>, P.O. Box 830768, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>, Texas 78283 Hombre de 38 años, trabajador sin vicios. Busco mujer de 30- 40 años, para compartir mi vida. Si te interesa escríbeme. C-18450 --------------------------- Soy mexicana, sin compromisos, tez blanca, mido 5’3 y peso 170 libras, me considero alegre, cariñosa, honesta y ofrezco amistad. <strong>De</strong>seo relacionarme con caballero mexicano, sin compromisos, de entre 60 y 65 años, alto, de complexión regular (no sea muy delgado) católico y sin vicios. Mas detalles al comunicarnos. D-186670 --------------------------- <strong>De</strong>seo entablar conversación con mujer sola, entre 57 y 65 años, sin compromisos de ningún tipo, no importa su pasado, solo que sea sincera. Soy un hombre méxico-americano, solo, de 65 años, sin compromisos, mido 5’6 y peso 170 libras. Escríbeme, espero que nos entendamos. C-18680 --------------------------- Soy un veterano, maduro, ranchero y busco una rancherita, alta, delgada, entre 40 y 45 años, que le guste el campo, bailar, trabajar, y viajar en moto, que no tenga compromisos. Tengo mucho cariño y amor para dar. C-18690 --------------------------- Soy morena clara, tengo 38 años, mido 5’6, un poco gordita, soy muy alegre, me gusta la música, tengo un hijo de 10 años. Busco un buen hombre, entre 45 y 50 años, que sea trabajador, cariñoso y que tenga buen sentido del humor, con estancia legal en este país. Escríbeme no te arrepentirás. D-18700 --------------------------- Tengo 48 años, y busco compañera para entablar una relación de pareja y juntos encontrar la felicidad que necesitamos en la última etapa de nuestras vidas. Edad entre 49 y 51 años, anímate a conocerme. C-18710 --------------------------- Hello, I am looking for a housemate companion: best friend, life partner, wife? Petite to average build 50-55 years. Honest, sincere, don’t smoke, speak, write in English, drive, and enjoy music, gardening, life nature, travel and animals (dogs). I am German-American, early 60’s, husky, build 5’9, blue eyes, brown/gray short hair. I do own my home in NE <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong>. Please respond with phone number. I’ve been alone too long, or just be my housemate, free rent in exchange for lite house keeping. Enlgish responses only please. C-18720 --------------------------- Soy dominicano, tengo 45 años, peso 150 lbs., mido 5,8’’. Tengo Ojos cafés, cabello negro, trigueño, en proceso de divorcio, hogareño, trabajador. No tengo vicios, me gusta divertirme sanamente, soy muy positivo. Busco dama para una sólida amistad y una relación a futuro. No importa la edad, ni la apariencia física, busco que tenga un buen corazón. Actualmente estoy privado de mi libertad. Escríbeme si estas interesada. C-18740 --------------------------- Soy viudo, mido 5’10’’, sincero y maduro. <strong>De</strong>muestro mi amor en muchas formas, con respeto. Soy honrado, trabajador, y sin vicios. Ofrezco amistad con mucho amor y después Dios dirá. Contestaré todas las cartas. C-18750
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