Archive for November, 2009
Illegal Mexicans Able to Vote for President
By Mario Conde Mexicans living in the United States will be able to vote for President of Mexico in 2012 even if they are not legally in the States. The members of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad met in Guadalajara, Jalisco this month. The group is made of representatives from the United States and gives recommendations to the Mexican Government in order to improve the quality of life of Mexican immigrants living in the U.S. and Canada. Gloria Romo, who represents Calexico, said that the Institute is in full support of Mexican immigrants voting in the next presidential cycle. Romo [...]
Health and Productivity During the H1N1 Pandemic
Red Cross Joins Forces with National Organizations to Provide Businesses with Information on Health and Productivity During the H1N1 Pandemic Free Workplace Seminar Offered San Diego, November 25, 2009 — The San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a workplace seminar where local business management teams can educate their employees with the necessary tools to maintain a healthy and productive workforce during the H1N1 Pandemic. This information seminar was produced in conjunction with the United States Occupational Safety and Health Association [...]
Baja California is Second Place in Crime and Violence
By Mario Conde Baja California is second place in crime and violence in Mexico according to a study made by the Center of Investigation for Development. The State of Baja California was named second place in crime at the national level thanks to information gathered from the Federal National Security System. The State even tops other high criminal states such as Mexico City and Sinaloa. Chihuahua was named the number one criminal State in Mexico. Baja California is the national leader in auto theft since the State has 18.9 cars stolen everyday for every one thousand people. Mexico [...]
Direct Flights from Tijuana to Shanghai
By Mario Conde Baja California Governor Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millan made a trip to China in an attempt to consolidate strategic plans to bring investment to the State. The Governor began his trip on November 16 and met with the Mexican Ambassador in Beijing, Jorge Eugenio Guajardo Gonzalez. Governor Osuna thanked the ambassador for his support to market Baja California in China. In the meeting, it was notice how Baja California is the leader in this type of commercial trips by bringing businesspeople from all the five municipalities of the State. Governor Osuna said that the main [...]
Thanksgiving Meal
Helping the Hungry By Betty Predmore Holtville California-Preparations are underway for the Community Thanksgiving at Holt Park. Sponsored by Turning Point Ministries, along with donations from various churches and individuals throughout Imperial Valley, this is an annual event that seems to get bigger each year. Several hundred people are expected to attend this year’s event which will be held on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The event was started some years back with the intent of reaching out to the homeless and hungry in the community and providing them with a warm, [...]
Surviving “Black Friday”
Surviving “Black Friday” Need Not Be Stressful By Chris Furguson With the day after Thanksgiving comes "Black Friday," the day where stores traditionally start showing a profit for the entire year. With Black Friday comes big sales and big crowds of rabid consumers willing to do just about anything to get the items they're after. That is why the Weekly-Chronicle presents this "Black Friday Survival Guide" for those considering joining the fracas of Black Friday. One, know exactly what you want and where it is. Black Friday is not a day where you want to dawdle and "shop." In [...]
Turkey Ride Gathers Over 300 Turkeys
Turkey Ride Gathers Over 300 Turkeys For Needy Local Families By Luke Phillips El Centro California - Shopping cart after shopping cart full of frozen turkeys came wheeling out of Lucky's Supermarket in El Centro Saturday morning as generous residents donated to help feed hungry families this Thanksgiving. The 38th Chapter of the Abate motorcycle club, Lucky's Supermarket, and the local food bank organized and hosted the 12 Annual Turkey Ride and had no problem exceeding their goal of collecting 300 turkeys for needy families. More than 100 motorcycle riders participated in the event [...]
4th Annual Hall of Fame Ball
Green and Gold Committee Hosts 4th Annual Hall of Fame Ball By Betty Predmore Holtville California - Viking Pride was alive and well as the Holtville Green & Gold Committee held its 4th Annual Hall of Fame Ball on Friday night at the Imperial Valley Swiss Club. The celebration got underway with the Holtville High School Band of Pride performing the Viking Fight Song for the audience. The Clark Baker Band also entertained throughout the evening to a crowd who enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by the Swiss Club and served by the Holtville FFA. Those in attendance were able to stroll [...]
Thanksgiving Fun Facts
The Thanksgiving feast almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce, corn, and pumpkin. Here are some fun facts about Thanksgiving: * The preliminary estimate of turkeys raised in the United States in 2009 is 250 million. * The forecast for U.S. cranberry production in 2009 is 709 million pounds. * Benjamin Franklin thought the wild turkey was so American it should have been chosen as our national symbol rather than the eagle. * It is common for U.S. astronauts who spend Thanksgiving in space to celebrate with a rehydrated turkey [...]
5th Annual Honey Festival
Westmorland Holds 5th Annual Honey Festival By Chris Furguson The City of Westmorland held their fifth annual Honey Festival on November 21, 2009 at the Westmorland City Park. Sponsored by the Westmorland Chamber of Commerce, the Honey Festival seeks to raise awareness of the honey industry, which partly began in the 1920s This year, the honoree of the Honey Festival’s Man of Honor was the late Jean Hamby, who owned a bee business in the city. The Westmorland Lions Club, with help from other Imperial Valley Cities, held a pancake breakfast. Informational and vendor booths were also [...]
