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6ZXTZ HI La Voz Hispana mzpzcptc Midrcoles, 1 8 de junio, 1 997 5 Robert appointed as head of GACLA SACA celebra banquete anual munal Crispus Attucks en los que se conoce como The Partnership, una alianza de negocios creada con el propdsito de proveer em-pleo entrenamiento en desarrollo econdmico, vi-vienda servicios a la juventud. Durante la cena anual, la Asociacidn Civica Ilis-panoamericana rindid honor a un voluntario, un miembro de su equipo de empleados, una estudiante a la alcaldeza de Lancaster. Las personas recono-cidas durante la cena recibieron un trabajo de arte producido por los estudiantes de las clases de arte auspiciadas por SACA. Viene de la pag. 1 esta organizacion, se dedica al desarrollo de viviendas en la ciudad.

Esta Corporacion hace posible que familias de ingreso bajo moderado puedan convertirse en due-nos de sus propias viviendas. Proveyendo informa-cion clara vital. Radio Centro, una de 12 emisoras radiales controladas por Latinos a traves de la nacion, es una fuente de educacion noticias so-bresalientes en Lancaster pueblos limitrofes. En mayo de 1995, SACA se unio a la Liga Urbana, Servicios de Ve-cindario al Centro Co- Rostros detras de las Voces Gloria Sananes Stein Correspondent, La Voz Hispana Maritza Robert, appointed executive director of the Governors Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA) believes in part nerships and coalitions, ele-ments of empowerment that bridge the gap from govern ment to people. The Latino community is growing throughout the state, she says, and our principal concerns are issues of health, economic development, education and crime.

According to Governor Ridge, Roberts tremendous communication experience and involvement in Latino community affairs will help her become an outstanding executive director of the commission. She has a fervent and unwavering dedication to Pennsylvanias Latino community and is a trusted adviser and staunch advocate, Ridge said. A native of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Jorge Luis and Antonia, Robert received a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Social Work from Sacred Heart University. In Puerto Rico, Robert held positions as a special education teacher and later as a social worker with the Department of Services Against Addition. She also served as an assistant to the Governor of Puerto Rico.

It was in New York that Robert earned a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology and worked as a childrens therapist Relocating to Pennsylvania she was employed as the Administrator of the Bob Epler Corresponsal, La Voz Hispana Durante el pasado ano medio, una de las voces mas nuevas de WLCII-FM ha sido la de Ef Boss Tony Arroyo. Su Poder Musicar sale al aire los midrcoles en la noche de 6:00 a 9:00 los viemes de 6:00 a 10:00 p.m. Nacido en Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Tony se gra-duo de la escuela superior completd dos annos de estudios universitarios alii. Como entusiasta de los deportes, dl jugo con varias ligas de beisbol balon-cesto tambien fud cam-peon de boxeo en su peso. Por dos anos conse-cutivos, dl represento a la isla de Puerto Rico en varias competencias inter-nacionales de boxeo.

Arroyo reside en Lancaster tiene tres herma-nas un hermano. El estd empleado por Dominos Pizza. Maritza Robert continues to pursue educational goals and is currently a candidate for a PhD in edu-cabon at Penn State University. She is married to Dr. John Eric Lamb, a minister, and is the mother of 3 12 year old Migrant Education Program and most recently as the Chief of the Compliance Division of the Right to Know Bureau of the Pennsylvania Depart-ment of Labor and Industries and the Latino Communities.

With vast experience in professional circles as well as in grass roots organizations, Robert is equipped to convey to the Go- Tony Arroyo Radio Centro ha juga-do un papel muy importante para Tony. El considera un honor el poder compartir sus talentos con la comu-nidad Latina a traves de sus selecciones musicales. vernor the voice and concerns of Latinos while she participates in his policy making body. Education is one of the main issues, she says, and building coalitions in this area is essential. We are updating our technology, developing a home page on the Internet and creating a newsletter that can inform the Latino community.

Robert is concerned about English only legislation which is pending and is workng with suggested approaches to inform those in favor of this law of the disastrous consequences. She is also involved in gaining certification for bilingual education on the state level. As she reaches out to tap all resources that could support programs that benefit the Latino community, Robert would also like to start an Institute) de la Festival Puertoniqueno atrae a dentos de visitantes $100 BONO DE EMPLE0 Estamos Contratando EMPLEADOS DOMfSTICOS Los participantes de esta carrera pasaron velozmente por la calle Duke trece veces, mientras recorrian un curso de 91 millas. El proximo gran even-to del Comite de la Parada Puertorriquena sera la misma parada, programada para el sabado 20 de sep-tiembre del corriente ano. Viene de la pag.

1 El festival se llevo a cabo en el Parque Roberto Clemente en el sur de la Calle Duke. El martes en la noche, los visitantes del festival disfrutaron de una atrac-ci6n adicional: la Carrera Ciclista Internacional de CoreStates, que se celebra cada ano en esta ciudad. Posiciones disponibles de tiempo completo tiempo parcial. Beneficios Experiencia no es necesaria. Aplique en persona llame a Lisa al 299-2551 wrc Greenfield Road Lancaster Hablamos Espanol More on page 6.