Fiestas Patrias 2010

Guanajuato. By ringing the bells of his church that night of September 16, Padre Hidalgo y Costilla called his parishioners to join together to bring an end to SpainÕs despotic rule over M}xico and Latin America.


Other notable leaders and crusaders for independence emerged. For example, in Venezuela, a Creole aristocrat, Francisco de Miranda, was the precursor of inde- pendence. His ideas were soon taken up by Sim 4n Bol 9var, the great Venezuelan liberator.


This young aristocrat from Cara- cas joined Miranda, leading to VenezuelaÕs independence in 1811. Bol 9var expressed their ideals in his famous Letter of Jamaica in 1815, saying: ÒWe are not Indians, not Europeans, but a species halfway between the legitimate owners of the coun- try and the Spanish usurpers. In sum, since we are Ameri- cans by birth and our rights those of Eu- rope, we have to dis- pute those rights with those of the country and maintain our- selves in it against the invasion of the invaders.


Thus, we Cnd ourselves in the more extraordinary and complicated situ- ation.Ó Years later, Bol 9var defeated the Span- iards in Colombia and PerS. Chile ofCcially won its independence in 1818, when Jos} de San Mart 9n y OÕHiggins defeated the Spaniards in Santiago. Argentina, formerly Virreynato of R 9o de la Plata, proclaimed its inde- pendence on May 25, 1810.


Paraguay declared its independence from Buenos Aires about this time, and Jos} Gervacio Artigas began his liberation movement in Uruguay which led to its independence in 1816.Thus, Mexico and the countries of Latin and South America are joined not only by a com- mon language, but also by revolutionary histories. Yet each country is unique, as are their traditions and customs. Sea MarÕs Fiestas Patrias helps main- tain a bond with our neighbors and relatives to the South by celebrating the determination and courage of great lead- ers and the sovereignty of nations.


In so doing, each year we are reminded that the spirit of freedom is indomitable. La 32º Celebración Anual de las Fiestas Patrias Celebrando la independencia de México y otros países en América Latina S ea Mar Community Health Cen- ters tiene el orgullo de continuar la tradici 4n de Fiestas Patrias en el Noroeste. Las Fiestas Patrias conmemo- ran los esfuerzos y luchas por la libertad que condujeron a la independencia de M}xico y otros pa 9ses en Am}rica Latina.


Este a 3o marca la 29¼ celebraci 4n consec- utiva de Fiestas Patrias que se ha llevado a cabo en Seattle Center, y por casi una d}cada en el vecindario de South Park. De la misma forma como residentes de E.E.U.U celebran el 4 de Julio, M}xico y varios otros pa 9ses de Am}rica Latina celebran sus independencias durante el mes de septiembre. Estos piases incluyen a Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, y Chile.


En el 2009 y el 2010, M}xico, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, y Argentina celebran el bicentenario de sus indepen- dencias. En M}xico, las Fiestas Patrias con- memoran el aniversario de ÒEl Grito de Dolores,Ó el momento hist 4r ico que existe en la fecha del 16 de Septiembre de 1810, cuando el Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla proclamo independencia de la ÒNueva Espa 3a,Ó en Dolores, Guanajuato. Al sonar las campanas de su iglesia la noche del 16 de septiembre, el Padre Hidalgo y Costilla llam 4 a sus feligreses a unirse para poner Cn al gobierno despótico de España Véa la página 3 cWe are not Indians, not Europeans, but a spe- cies halfway between the legitimate owners of the country and the Spanish usurpers.


d -- Simón Bolívar Letter of Jamaica 41815 Sea Mar News/Noticias Sea Mar Community Health Centers " Sea Mar Centros Comunitarios de Salud Since 1978 " Desde 1978 Friday, October 1, 2010 5:30 - 8:30pm - Reception and Fair Trade Exhibition & Market 7:00pm - Brief Program and Awards The Sky Bridge overlooking Seattle 9s Pike Street at the Washington State Convention Center 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101 Tickets | $100 Register online at www.nwirp.org Each guest receives two complimentary drink vouchers. Menu featuring hors d 9oeuvres with locally grown gourmet fare! Please join us for NWIRP 9s biggest celebration of the year honoring 26 years of im- migrants rights work, reuniting families and creating critical change on large and small scales in our community.


Northwest Immigrant Rights Project 26th Anniversary Celebration For more information, please contact Koriel J o ck, 206.957.8641 Friday, October 1, 2010 Please join us! 5:30 - 8:30pm - Reception and Fair Trade Exhibition & Market 7:00pm - Brief Program and Awards The Sky Bridge overlooking Seattle 9s Pike Street at the Washington State Convention Center 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101 Tickets | $100 Register online at www.nwirp.org Each guest receives two complimentary drink vouchers. Menu featuring hors d 9oeuvres with locally grown gourmet fare!


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Por ejemplo, en Venezuela, un aris- t 4c rata criollo, Francisco de Miranda, fue el precursor de la independencia. Sus ideas fueron tomadas r!pidamente por Sim 4n Bol 9var, el gran libertador venezolano. Este joven arist 4c rata de Caracas se le uni 4 a Miranda, lo que llevo a la independencia de Venezuela en 1811.


Bol 9var expreso sus ideales en su famosa carta de Jamaica de 1815, diciendo: ÒNo somos indios ni europeos, sino una especie media entre los leg 9timos propietarios del pa 9s y los usurpadores espa 3oles: en suma, siendo nosotros americanos por nacimien- to y nuestros derechos los de Europa, tenemos que disputar }stos a los del pa 9s y que mantenernos en }l contra la invasi 4n de los invasores; as 9 nos hallamos en el caso m!s extraordinario y complicado.Ó A 3os despu}s, Bol 9var derroto a los espa 3oles en Colombia y PerS. Chile gano oCcialmente su independen - cia en 1818, cuando Jos} de San Martin y OÕHiggins derroto a los espa 3oles en Santiago. Argentina, antes conocido como el Virreinato del R 9o de la Plata, proc- lam 4 s u independencia el 25 de mayo de 1810.


Paraguay declar 4 su independencia de Buenos Aires alrededor de esa }poca, y Jos} Gervasio Artigas comenz 4 s u mov- imiento de liberaci 4n en el Uruguay, que condujo a la independencia en 1816. De esta forma, M}xico y otros pa 9ses de Am}rica Latina y Am}rica del Sur se unen no s 4l o por una lengua comSn, sino tambi}n por sus historias revoluciona- rias. Sin embargo, cada pa 9s es Snico, con sus propias tradiciones y costumbres.


Celebrando las Fiestas Patrias Viene de la página 1 Sea Mar, con el homenaje a las Fiestas Patrias ayuda a mantener un v 9nculo con nuestra comunidad de Am}rica Latina a trav}s de la celebraci 4n del valor y deter- minaci 4n de los grandes h}roes liberta- dores, y la soberan 9a de naciones. De esta forma, cada a 3o se nos recuerda que el esp 9ritu de la libertad es indomable. W ith his family members falling victim to diabetes, Ramiro Rubio assumed it was just a matter of time when he would become diabetic due to his age, my fam- ily history, and his weight.


Rubio is owner of Galerias Gourmet Mexican Restaurant, located on Capitol Hill in Seattle. When Ramiro saw more and more of his family, friends, and community members directly impacted by diabetes over the last several years he decided it was time to take action, as a community leader, and raise awareness about the grave impact of diabetes on the Latino Latino restaurant owner raises awareness about diabetes Simón Bolívar July 24, 1783 3 Dec. 17, 1830 Francisco de Miranda March 28, 1750-July 14, 1816 Bernardo O 9Higgins Riquelme Aug.


20, 1978 3 Oct. 24, 1842 community. He understood that two contributing factors to the high prevalence of diabetes in the Latino community were unhealthy eating habits and limited knowl- edge about this life-long disease.


Ramiro had a vision to promote healthy eating by offering a menu of lighter choic- es, host educational events and groups around diabetes, and to encourage other Latino restaurant owners to take action. However, he needed some help. To make his vision a reality, Ramiro sought assistance from health organiza- tions in King County, including, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, American Diabetes Association, Seattle and King County Public Health, and the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Coalition of King County.


Health educators from these organiza- tions provided Ramiro diabetes education and offered recommendations to make his menu healthier. Ramiro then created an alternate menu that offers lighter, healthi- er eating choices, but without compromis- ing taste. According to Mark Johnson of the American Diabetes Association, out of every two Latino children born today could face a life with diabetes if current trends continue.


Johnson said, ÒRamiro has taken a bold step by offering ÔlighterÕ menu choices that offer the traditional Davors of Mexican food, while also of - fering foods higher in Cber and vitamins that are also lower in carbohydrates and calories. This food not only tastes amaz- ing and is presented beautifully, but it is a great Crst step in helping in the Cght to prevent diabetes.Ó The new menu items engage all the senses. The wonderful aroma and colors of the chicken with cilantro in orange sauce, distinct Davor of the shrimp and roasted poblano pesto, and texture of the jicama and cucumber salad dishes are visually pleasing, awaken the taste buds, and ignite the sense of smell for a holistic food experience.


The healthier menu options were featured at Galerias through the end of August. Each entr}e was accompanied by a choice of soup or salad and a side dish. The most popular dishes from this special menu are now included in GaleriasÕ per- manent menu.


Mario Rubio with Mayra Carillo, Sea Mar health educator. Galerias Gourmet Mexican Restaurant 6