Joey Mendez and Buck Wimberly designed and opened a new menswear lifestyle store named ULAH on 47th and Rainbow in Westwood, Kansas.

As the co-owners searched for a name for their new men’s clothing store, they were looking for a distinct, unusual name that they could create as their own brand. While traveling in Denver,

Joey Méndez y Buck Wimberly diseñaron y abrieron una nueva tienda de ropa de moda masculina llamada ULAH, ubicada en las calles 47 y Rainbow, en

Westwood, Kansas.Mientras los copropietarios buscaban

un nombre para su nueva tienda de ropa para hombres, querían un nombre distinto,

… Nuestra campaña nunca fue sobre una persona o una elección; era sobre el país que amamos y sobre la construcción de unos Estados Unidos que sean esperanzadores, inclusivos y de gran corazón. ... Todavía creo en los Estados Unidos y siempre lo haré. Si usted también cree, debemos aceptar este resultado y mirar hacia el futuro. Donald Trump va a ser nuestro presidente. Le debemos una mente abierta y la oportunidad de dirigir”.

Ella agregó, “Esta derrota duele, pero por favor, nunca deje de creer que luchar por lo que es correcto vale la pena. A todas las mujeres, y especialmente a las jóvenes,

que han depositado su fe en la campaña y en mí, quiero que sepan que nada ha hecho que me sienta más orgullosa que ser su campeona. A todas las niñas, nunca dudes que eres valiosa, y poderosa y merecedora de cada chance y oportunidad en el mundo para perseguir y lograr tus propios sueños”.

El presidente Barack Obama se dirigió a la nación después de las elecciones.

“Hablé con el presidente electo Trump anoche, y lo felicité por ganar las elecciones. No es ningún secreto que el Presidente electo y yo tenemos algunas diferencias significativas, pero recuerden hace ocho años; el Presidente Bush y yo tuvimos

también algunas diferencias significativas. El equipo del presidente Bush no pudo haber sido más amable al asegurarse de que tuviéramos una transición suave, para que pudiéramos andar con velocidad. He instruido a mi equipo a seguir el ejemplo del equipo del Presidente Bush y, asegurarse de que se trate de una transición exitosa para el presidente electo. La transición pacífica del poder es una de las características de nuestra democracia y lo vamos a mostrar al mundo”.

En su discurso de aceptación, Trump entregó un mensaje de unidad.

“Me comprometo con todos los ciudadanos de nuestra tierra que seré presidente de todos los estadounidenses. Para aquellos que han optado por no apoyarme en el pasado, de los cuales había unas pocas personas, estoy llamándoles para su orientación y su ayuda, para que podamos trabajar juntos y unificar a nuestro gran país”, dijo Trump.

“La nuestra no fue una campaña, sino un movimiento increíble y grandioso, formado por millones de hombres trabajadores y mujeres trabajadoras, que aman a su país, y quieren un futuro mejor

Donald Trump obtuvo el voto electoral, este pasado martes, para ser el próximo Presidente de

los Estados Unidos. Este resultado está siendo juzgado por muchos como la derrota sorpresiva más grande en la historia de la política moderna.

Hillary Clinton pronunció su discurso de concesión el miércoles por la mañana.

“Ser su candidata ha sido uno de los mayores honores de mi vida. Sé lo decepcionados que se sienten, porque, también lo siento y al igual que las decenas de miles de estadounidenses que invirtieron sus esperanzas y sus sueños en este esfuerzo.

Donald Trump clinched the electoral-college vote this past Tuesday to be the next President of the

United States. It is being judged by many the biggest upset in modern political history.

Hillary Clinton delivered her concession speech Wednesday morning.

“Being your candidate has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I know how disappointed you feel because I feel it too and the tens of thousands of Americans who invested their hopes and their dreams in this effort.

Our campaign was never about one person or one election; it was about the country we love and about building an America that is hopeful, inclusive and big hearted. … I still believe in America and I always will. If you do, we must accept this result and look to the future.

Mientras la luz del sol se colaba a través de las hojas carmesíes y proyectaba largas

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Trumps’ Historic Win

This past election night is one of those evenings that voters across the nation will remember Donald J. Trump winning the highest office in the United States. Many of the voters are in shock. La noche de las elecciones pasadas es una de esas noches en las que los votantes de todo el país recordarán a Donald J. Trump ganando el más alto cargo en los Estados Unidos. Muchos de los votantes están en estado de shock.

EngDress for life at ULAH --a unique men’s lifestyle store

At the recent ULAH menswear clothing store grand opening, co-owners Joey Mendez and Buck Wimberly were overwhelmed with support and customers for their first day of business. The owners are blending Mendez’s eye for style when it comes to men’s clothing with Wimberly’s design background. They looked for men’s styles that would appeal to today’s multi-dimensional man.En la reciente inauguración de la tienda de ropa masculina ULAH, los copropietarios Joey Mendez y Buck Wimberly estaban abrumados con el apoyo y los clientes en su primer día de trabajo. Los propietarios están mezclando el buen ojo de Méndez para el estilo cuando se trata de ropa para hombres con la experiencia en diseño de Wimberly. Ellos buscaban estilos para hombres que atrajeran al hombre multidimensional de hoy.

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Veterans Day remembering all who wore the military uniform

Día de los Veteranos recordando a todos los que llevaban el uniforme militar

Jerry Jarrett, highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran, was the guest speaker at the annual Veterans Day Commemoration held at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village in Kansas City, Kansas. “When you are in the foxhole, it doesn’t matter what color you are,” he said.Jerry Jarrett, veterano de la guerra de Vietnam altamente condecorado, fue el orador invitado en la conmemoración anual del Día de los Veteranos, celebrada en Salvation Army Harbor Light Village (por su nombre en ingles) en Kansas City, Kansas. “Cuando estás en la zanja, no importa de qué color seas”, dijo el.

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y más brillante para ellos y para su familia. Es un movimiento compuesto por estadounidenses de todas las razas, religiones, antecedentes y creencias, que desean y esperan que nuestro gobierno sirva a la gente y así será. Trabajando juntos, comenzaremos la tarea urgente en la reconstrucción de nuestra nación y en la renovación del sueño americano”.

Trump capturó 276 de los votos electorales sobre Hillary Clinton con 218, aunque hasta la hora de ir a imprenta, Clinton era la líder en el voto popular.

Fue un resultado inesperado para el candidato republicano quien seguía a Clinton en las encuestas. Su campaña se ha caracterizado por una serie de acusaciones de prácticas comerciales poco éticas, inexactitudes y vagas propuestas políticas. Ha sido una campaña construida sobre una retórica anti-inmigrante y anti-musulmana divisiva.

Van Jones, corresponsal de CNN, expresó la preocupación que muchos padres, en todo Estados Unidos, estaban sintiendo después de las elecciones.

“Esta noche, para muchos de nosotros, es difícil ser un padre. Uno le dice a sus hijos, ‘no seas un abusón’. Uno le dice a sus hijos, ‘no seas un intolerante’. Uno le dice a sus hijos, ‘haz tu tarea y prepárate’. Y después uno tiene éste resultado, y las personas están poniendo a los niños en la cama esta

noche y se tiene miedo de, ‘¿Cómo explicar esto a mis hijos?’, dijo Jones.

Las redes sociales encendieron sus pantallas con comentarios similares. Una madre hispana llamada Jessica escribió: “Mi hijo de ocho años de edad, está preocupado de que, si Trump se convierte en presidente, su bisabuela será enviada de regreso a México. ¿Por qué necesita un niño de 8 años de edad preocuparse por eso?”

Shannon comentó en Facebook, “Tengo miedo por mis vecinos que no son blancos. Tengo miedo por todos a los que amo”.

Estos pensamientos se alinearon con otros llamando a la unidad con el fin de sacar adelante al país, mientras que otros mensajes reflejan su preocupación por la posibilidad de un muro en la frontera y el establecimiento de directrices de expulsión dentro de los primeros 100 días de la presidencia de Trump.

Luis, quien es un estudiante bajo la acción Diferida para el Arribo de Infantes (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés), publicó la siguiente declaración en FB, “si usted es capaz de votar, por favor, hágalo no sólo por mí, sino por todos nosotros, los hispanos que trabajamos muy duro en nuestros empleos para tener la vida que tenemos ahora. No trabajamos duro todos estos años o esperamos todos estos años para conseguir una promoción de nuestro jefe para que simplemente sea tirado a la basura por un idiota llamado Donald

Trump”.Raúl Murguía, de

Kansas City, escribió: “Hemos elegido vivir en una democracia, por lo tanto, tenemos que aceptar el resultado de esta elección. No tengan miedo, todos y cada uno de nosotros debemos estar orgullosos de lo que somos y cómo vivimos nuestras vidas y nos comportamos a diario. ¡Sigan viviendo de acuerdo a sus valores y principios, porque nada nos puede cambiar, a menos que decidamos hacerlo! Esta es la más grande nación del mundo y nos merecemos el gobierno que elegimos. Estoy orgulloso del trabajo excepcional, digno del presidente Barack Obama. Él nos saco de la mayor recesión desde la Gran Depresión”.

Un hombre, que se identificó como Ray, dijo a Hispanic News que él votó a favor de Donald Trump.

“Yo voté por él porque estoy cansado de lo que creo está pasando en Washington. La campaña me harto, ambas partes entre sí hablando de su mala reputación. Creo que ella (Hillary Clinton) es una criminal. No me gustan ninguno de los dos, pero este país tiene que hacer algo diferente a lo que hemos hecho. Esta es la peor elección que he observado en mi vida y yo tengo 73 años de edad. Voté por el menor de dos males “, dijo.

Missouri eligió a Eric Greitens para su gobernador, quien ganó sin tener nunca un cargo político. Greitens, un ex marino que se volvió filántropo, derrotó a Chris

Koster, demócrata, quien hasta 2008 compitió como republicano antes de ganar dos mandatos como fiscal general siendo demócrata.

“Lo logramos debido a su increíble dedicación. Hablé con Chris Koster y me ofreció sus felicitaciones a mí y a todos ustedes. Seamos humildes y seamos acogedores. La gente se puso de pie y se unió a este movimiento, que no habíamos visto en una generación. Sabíamos lo que estaba en juego y cuánta gente contaba con nosotros para ganar esta elección. Esta noche hicimos oír nuestras voces”, dijo Greitens.

El republicano Roy Blunt derrotó al demócrata Jason Kander en la carrera al Senado por Missouri.

“Es una gran noche para nuestro estado. Nunca en la historia de nuestro estado hemos reelegido a mayorías en la Asamblea General de Missouri, la Cámara y el Senado. Qué gran momento para nuestro estado”, dijo Blunt.

Kander se dirigió a sus partidarios. “Estoy orgulloso de todos los que fueron parte de este esfuerzo. Este es un país que ha sobrevivido a una guerra civil, un país que ha sobrevivido a grandes desafíos, y esta es una generación que tiene una capacidad increíble, y esta generación no se va a ninguna parte”.

El demócrata Emanuel Cleaver ganó su séptimo término en el Congreso, derrotando al republicano Jacob Turk y al libertario Roy Welborn, por el

puesto para el quinto distrito.

Hispanic News le preguntó a Cleaver si podía trabajar con Donald Trump.

“Puedo trabajar con cualquiera si quieren gobernar y creer en el gobierno. En los últimos años, hemos tenido un grupo anti-gobierno en Washington. Realmente no quieren gobernar. Si ese es el caso y llega a Washington en enero, entonces todo el país está en problemas”, dijo Cleaver.

En el 6to Distrito, que incluye al Condado de Platte y la mayor parte del Condado de Clay, el republicano Sam Graves venció al demócrata David Blackwell y al libertario Russ Monchil. La carrera por el 4to Distrito anunció al republicano Vicky Hartzler como el ganador sobre el demócrata Gordon Christensen.

Los electores en Missouri acordaron que una identificación con foto emitida por el gobierno debería ser usada en futuras elecciones. Pasando del 65 % al 35 %, Missouri ahora se une a otros siete estados, incluyendo Kansas, que imponen una política estricta que requiere una identificación con foto para votar.

También favorecieron el restablecimiento de los límites de las contribuciones a la campaña en Missouri y aprobaron la enmienda 4 con 57 % de los votos, lo que permitirá que las entidades estatales y locales busquen aumentos en los impuestos sobre los servicios ya gravados. Cualquier cosa que no haya pagado impuestos

a partir del 1 de enero de 2015, no puede ser gravada en el futuro.

Los votantes rechazaron abrumadoramente dos propuestas para aumentar los impuestos de cigarrillos, dejando a Missouri con uno de los impuestos más bajos del cigarrillo en el país. Los votantes también extendieron los impuestos de ventas estatales que financian a los parques estatales y los programas de conservación del agua.

En Kansas, el representante estadounidense Kevin Yoder fue reelecto en el 3er Distrito en Kansas. Su oponente, Jay Sidie, es un antiguo comerciante de mercancías de Mission Woods. Era un desconocido político cuando empezó la carrera.

Yoder recibió el 48 % de los votos y Sidie el 44 %.

“Fue una carrera difícil. Trabajamos muy duro hasta la última hora. Corrimos hasta la meta y recibimos apoyo de gente de ambos lados del pasillo. He sido un fuerte partidario de la educación, el apoyo a los veteranos y a nuestras tropas, la investigación médica, creo que eso resonó en gran medida con los votantes”, dijo.

Los electores de Kansas retuvieron a los cinco jueces de la Suprema Corte de Kansas, en un rechazo de un esfuerzo intensivo para expulsar a los miembros de la corte.

Los constituyentes en el distrito escolar USD500 aprobaron el bono de Aumento de Impuestos Cero (Zero Tax Increase) para el distrito con el fin de hacer mejoras significativas en las escuelas.

Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead.”

She added, “This loss hurts but please never stop believing that fighting for what is right is worth it. To all the women, and especially the young women, who put their faith in the campaign and me, I want you to know that nothing has made me prouder than to be your champion. To all the little girls, never doubt you are valuable, and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.”

President Barack Obama addressed the nation after the election.

“I talked to President-elect Trump last night and congratulated him on winning the election. It is no secret that the President-elect and I have some significant differences, but remember eight years ago; President Bush and I had some significant differences too. President Bush’s team couldn’t have been more gracious in making sure that we had a smooth transition so we could hit the ground running. I have instructed my team to follow the example of President Bush’s team and make sure that this is a successful transition for the president-elect. The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy and we are going to show that to the world.”

In his acceptance speech Trump delivered a message of unity.

“I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans. For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so we can work together and unify our great country,” said Trump.

“Ours was not a campaign but rather an incredible and great

movement, made up of millions of hard-working men and women who love their country and want a better, brighter future for themselves and for their family. It is a movement comprised of Americans from all races, religions, backgrounds, and beliefs, who want and expect our government to serve the people, and serve the people it will. Working together, we will begin the urgent task of rebuilding our nation and renewing the American dream.”

Trump captured 276 of the electoral votes over Hillary Clinton with 218, though as of press time Clinton was leading in the popular vote.

It was an unexpected outcome for the Republican candidate who had trailed Clinton in the polls. His campaign has been characterized by a series of accusations of unethical business practices, inaccuracies and vague policy proposals. It has been a campaign built on divisive anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric.

Van Jones, CNN correspondent, voiced the concern that many parents across the United States were feeling in the aftermath of the election.

“It’s hard to be a parent tonight for a lot of us. You tell your kids, ‘don’t be a bully.’ You tell your kids, ‘don’t be a bigot.’ You tell your kids, ‘do your homework and be prepared.’ And then you have this outcome, and you have people putting children to bed tonight and they’re afraid of ‘how do I explain this to my children.’” said Jones.

Social media lit up the screens with similar comments. One Hispanic mother named Jessica wrote, “My eight-year-old son is worried if Trump becomes president that his great-grandma would be sent back to Mexico. Why does an 8-year-old child need to worry about that?”

Shannon commented on Facebook, “I am scared for my non-white neighbors. I am scared

for all those I love.” These thoughts lined

up with others calling for unity in order to move the country forward, while other messages reflected concern over the possibility of a border wall and the establishment of deportation guidelines within the first 100 days of a Trump presidency.

Luis, who is a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student, posted the following FB statement, “if you are able to vote please do it not just for me but all us Hispanics who bust our asses at work to have the life we have now. We didn’t work hard all these years and also waited all these years to get that promotion from our boss just to get it thrown away by some asshole named Donald Trump.”

Raul Murguia of Kansas City wrote, “We’ve chosen to live in a democracy, therefore we must accept the outcome of this election. Have no fear, as each and every one of us must be proud of who we are and how we live our lives and conduct ourselves on a daily basis. Continue to live according to your values and principles, because nothing can change us, unless we choose to do so! This is the greatest nation in the world and we deserve the government we elect. I am proud of the outstanding and dignified work of President Barack Obama. He led us out of the greatest recession since the Great Depression.”

One man, who identified himself as Ray, told Hispanic News that he voted for Donald Trump.

“I voted for him because I am sick of what I think is going on in Washington. The campaign made me sick of both sides giving each other a black eye. I think she (Hillary Clinton) is a criminal. I don’t like either one of them but this country needs to do something different than what we have done. This is the worst election I have observed in my life and I am 73 years old. I voted

for the lesser of two evils,” he said.

Missouri elected Eric Greitens for governor, who won without ever holding a political office. Greitens, a former Navy SEAL turned philanthropist, defeated Chris Koster, Democrat, who until 2008 ran as a Republican before he won two terms as attorney general as a Democrat.

“We did it because of your incredible dedication. I spoke to Chris Koster and he offered his congratulations to me and to all of you. Let us be humble and let us be welcoming. People stepped up and joined this movement that we haven’t seen in a generation. We knew what was at stake and how many people were counting on us to win this election. Tonight we made our voices heard,” said Greitens.

Incumbent Republican Roy Blunt defeated Democrat Jason Kander in the Missouri Senate race.

“It is a great night for our state. Never in the history of our state have we re-elected majorities in the Missouri General Assembly, the House and the Senate. … What a great moment for our state,” said Blunt.

Kander addressed his supporters. “I am proud of everyone who was a part of this effort. This is a country that has survived a Civil War, a country that has survived big challenges, and this is a generation that has incredible ability, and this

generation is not going anywhere.”

Democrat Emanuel Cleaver won his seventh term in Congress defeating Republican Jacob Turk and Libertarian Roy Welborn for the fifth district seat.

Hispanic News asked Cleaver if he could work with Donald Trump.

“I can work with anybody if they want to govern and believe in government. Over the last few years, we have had an anti-government group in Washington. They really don’t want to govern. If that is the case and it comes to Washington in January, then the whole country is in trouble,” said Cleaver.

In the 6th District, which includes Platte County and most of Clay County, Republican Sam Graves beat Democrat David Blackwell and Libertarian Russ Monchil. The 4th District race announced Republican Vicky Hartzler the winner over Democrat Gordon Christensen.

Voters in Missouri agreed that a government issued photo ID should be used in future elections. Passing 65 percent to 35 percent, Missouri now joins seven other states, including Kansas, imposing a strict policy requiring a photo ID in order to vote.

They also favored restoring limits on campaign contributions in Missouri and passed Amendment 4 with 57 percent of the vote, which will still allow state and local entities to seek

increases on taxes on services already being taxed. Anything that was not taxed as of January 1, 2015, cannot be taxed in the future.

Voters overwhelmingly rejected two proposals for increasing cigarette taxes leaving Missouri with one of the lowest cigarette taxes in the country. Voters also extended state sales taxes that fund state parks and water conservation programs.

In Kansas, U.S. Representative Kevin Yoder was re-elected to the 3rd District in Kansas. His opponent Jay Sidie is a former commodities trader from Mission Woods. He was a political unknown when the race started.

Yoder received 48 percent of the vote and Sidie 44 percent.

“It was a tough race. We worked really hard even up to the last hour. We sprinted to the finish line and we got support from people on both sides of the aisle. I have been a strong supporter of education, supporter of veterans and our troops, medical research, I think that resonated with voters in a big way,” he said.

Kansas voters retained all five Kansas Supreme Court Justices, in a rejection of an intensive effort to oust members of the court.

Constituents in the USD500 school district passed the Zero Tax Increase bond for the district in order to make significant improvements to the schools.

“Esto es doloroso y durará mucho tiempo”

Hillary Clinton holding her emotions back said, “This lost hurts but please never stop believing that fighting for what is right is worth it.”Hillary Clinton sosteniendo sus emociones dijo: “Esta perdidaó lastima, pero por favor nunca dejen de creer que luchar por lo que es correcto vale la pena”.

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Colorado, they saw only the last four letters on a store sign from afar. The letters were ULAH, thus the idea was planted for their store name.

“We wanted an abstract name that would become our brand. As we researched the name and discovered that Buck’s grandparents were from Ulah, Texas and there was a Native American story with the name … it became intriguing and it seemed a cool, rustic, modern name,” said Mendez.

Blending Mendez’s eye for style when it comes to men’s clothing with Wimberly’s design background, they looked for men’s styles that would appeal to today’s multi-dimensional man. They wanted a look that is both rustic and modern, balancing a life that is both casual and professional and whose experiences are both small town and cosmopolitan.

“We are here to help men discover, develop and maintain their own personal and evolving sense of style,” said Mendez.

Opening night jitters last month went away as soon as they opened their doors to over 400 people who packed into the 1,800 square foot retail space for their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.

Potential customers browsed a wide array of products—apparel, accessories, gifts, greeting cards and masculine home décor throughout the space from brands like Scotch & Soda, Todd Snyder, Zanerobe, Rhone and Zachary Prell as a few examples.

Mendez and Wimberly met ten years ago when Mendez worked in the men’s department of Halls where he was a buyer. Wimberly worked for Hallmark Cards as a brand strategist.

The two became friends and discussed about a year ago the idea of opening their own store. They moved from talking about their dream to pitching the idea to vendors and were amazed at how

well it was received in the industry.

“When we looked at the retail landscape, we felt that men had become under-estimated and under-served,” they said.

“We are going to carry everything a modern man needs in his life. We will have many different apparel categories from active wear to suit separates,” said Mendez.

Opening night of the store was overwhelming for the two co-owners.

They were humbled by the response of everyone who supported them and attended. Seeing everyone here so excited about the store touches us. We are creating this for the community,” said Wimberly.

As Mendez celebrated their grand opening, he told Hispanic News, “it’s hard to explain how I feel right now, I am at a loss for words. It’s crazy to see all the people in here. I am overwhelmed.” The buzzword for the store

is men’s contemporary clothing. They chose the location close to the Woodside Health Club, where they are members, to give possible consumers the chance to work out and then stop in at the store to choose a new shirt, jeans or dress pants.

Mendez wants the store to be a place where people feel comfortable entering, where they will give the shopper personal attention as they look for clothing items or gifts. They want

the store to be the kind of place where they will know customers by name. “We want our brand to stay engaging and consistent and we hope it becomes a cool experience for people in our city,” said Wimberly.

The store, ULAH, is as diverse as the owners and the community they serve.

“Diversity and inclusion is very important to us. We want to create an experience that any guy can enjoy

and women would love to come shop here for the men in their lives,” said Wimberly.

Mendez added, “I hope you feel comfortable shopping here. It is a social place and we will make shopping fun.”

The store is open seven days a week at 4707 Rainbow Blvd. The hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. For more information call 913-777-8734.

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Buzzword for the store is men’s contemporary clothing

La palabra de moda para la tienda es ropa contemporánea para hombrese inusual, que fuera apropiado para su marca. Cuando se encontraban de viaje en Denver, Colorado, vieron desde lejos, solamente las últimas cuatro letras del letrero de una tienda. Las letras eran ULAH, así, la idea fue concebida para el nombre de su tienda.

“Queríamos que un nombre abstracto se convertiría en nuestra marca. Mientras investigábamos el nombre, y descubrimos que los abuelos de Buck eran de Ulah, Texas y que había una historia de los nativos americanos con el nombre, se convirtió en algo intrigante y parecía un nombre fresco, rústico y moderno”, dijo Méndez.

Al mezclar el ojo de Méndez para el estilo cuando se trata de ropa para hombres, con los conocimientos de diseño

de Wimberly, buscaron los estilos de los hombres que apelarían al hombre multidimensional de hoy. Ellos querían un look fuera tanto rústico como moderno, dando equilibrio a una vida que es a la vez casual y profesional y cuyas experiencias son a la vez de pequeña ciudad y cosmopolita.

“Estamos aquí para ayudar a los hombres a descubrir, desarrollar y mantener su propio estilo personal y evolutivo”, dijo Méndez.

Los temores de la noche de apertura, el mes pasado, se fueron tan pronto abrieron sus puertas a más de 400 personas, mismas que abarrotaron el espacio comercial de 1800 pies cuadrados en su ceremonia de inauguración y corte de listón.

Los clientes potenciales echaron un vistazo en todo el espacio a una amplia

gama de productos como ropa, accesorios, regalos, tarjetas de felicitación y decoración casera masculina, de marcas como Scotch & Soda, Todd Snyder, Zanerobe, Rhone y Zachary Prell, por dar algunos ejemplos.

Méndez y Wimberly se conocieron hace diez años cuando Méndez trabajó en el departamento de hombres de Halls, del cual era cliente también. Wimberly trabajó para Hallmark Cards como estratega de la marca.

Los dos se hicieron amigos y hablaron alrededor de hace un año acerca de la idea de abrir su propia tienda. Pasaron de hablar de su sueño a lanzar la idea a los vendedores y se sorprendieron de lo bien que se recibió en la industria.

“Cuando vimos el panorama de la venta al por menor, sentíamos que los hombres han

sido subestimados y están mal atendidos”, dijeron.

“Vamos a ofrecer todo lo que un hombre moderno necesita en su vida. Vamos a tener muchas categorías de ropa, diferentes, desde deportiva hasta trajes”, dijo Méndez.

La noche de inauguración de la tienda fue extremadamente emocionante para los dos copropietarios. Ellos, con humildad, vieron la respuesta de todos los que los apoyaron y asistieron.

“Ver a todos aquí, tan entusiasmados con la tienda, nos emociona. Estamos creando esto para la comunidad “, dijo Wimberly.

Mientras Méndez celebraba su gran apertura, dijo a Hispanic News, que “es difícil explicar cómo me siento ahora, estoy sin palabras. Es una locura ver a toda la gente aquí. Estoy muy emocionado”.

La palabra de moda para la tienda es ropa contemporánea para hombres. Ellos eligieron la ubicación cerca del Club de Salud Woodside, donde son miembros, para dar a los posibles consumidores la oportunidad de hacer ejercicio y luego parar en la tienda para elegir una nueva camisa, pantalones vaqueros o pantalones de vestir.

Méndez quiere que la tienda sea un lugar donde la gente se sienta cómoda entrando, donde le darán atención personal al comprador mientras buscan artículos de ropa o regalos. Ellos quieren que la tienda sea el tipo de lugar donde conocerán a los clientes por su nombre.

“Queremos que nuestra marca se mantenga atractiva y consistente y esperamos que se convierta en una experiencia agradable para la gente de nuestra

ciudad”, dijo Wimberly.La tienda, ULAH,

es tan diversa como los propietarios y la comunidad a la que sirven.

“La diversidad y la inclusión es muy importante para nosotros. Queremos crear una experiencia que cualquier hombre pueda disfrutar y a las mujeres les encantaría venir a comprar aquí para los hombres en sus vidas “, dijo Wimberly.

Méndez agregó, “Espero que se sientan cómodos comprando aquí. Es un lugar social y haremos de las compras algo divertido”.

La tienda está abierta los siete días de la semana y está ubicada en el 4707 de Rainbow Blvd. El horario es de lunes a sábado, de 10 a.m. a 8 p.m. y domingo, desde el mediodía a las 6 p.m. Para más información llame al 913-777-8734.

On the grand opening day, customers browsed a wide array of products—apparel, accessories, gifts, greeting cards and masculine home décor throughout the space from brands like Scotch & Soda, Todd Snyder, Zanerobe, Rhone and Zachary Prell. Joey Mendez and Buck Wimberly were excited to see so much support for their new clothing store.En el día de la inauguración, los clientes recorrieron una amplia gama de productos: prendas de vestir, accesorios, regalos, tarjetas de felicitación y decoración casera masculina en todo el espacio de marcas como Scotch & Soda, Todd Snyder, Zanerobe, Rhone y Zachary Prell. Joey Mendez y Buck Wimberly estaban emocionados de ver tanto apoyo para su nueva tienda de ropa.

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The Presidential election result was stunning even as it was a

squeaker with Trump slithering into victory by votes from the white working class that delivered in four states, three of which President Obama carried in 2008 and 2012.

Secretary Clinton won the popular vote like Al Gore did in 2000. If Trump had lost Florida he would

have lost. Hispanic voting surged in Florida but was not enough to counter the uneducated white working class that swallowed the Trump attacks on trade, on Mexico and Mexicans. That was not out of character as Florida was nothing but a vicious backward racist piece of real estate that was barely matched by Alabama and Mississippi when Cuban refugees began wading

ashore in the 1960s.Despite the

backward-looking Trump support, there are some highlights to election night. Anti-Trump pro-trade Republican senators were re-elected; that is good for it kept the Senate in intelligent Establishment Republican hands. Paul Ryan-led House members maintained their majority in the House of Representatives and that kept the House in Establishment Republican hands.

In the final analysis an unqualified and untrusted Donald Trump has a four year lease on the White House. Fortunately the Congress can keep reign on President Trump; he cannot even begin to try three-fourths of what he propounded in the campaign. There will be no “wall;” There will be no shucking of NAFTA. There will be no mass deportations of illegal aliens for parking tickets. There

will be an intelligent immigration reform built around work permits. Qualified Muslims will be allowed to emigrate just as Trump’s wife was.

The single most important positive note from the election is on the Supreme Court. The current Supreme Court opening will be filled by a conservative, as will the upcoming two or three court openings in the next four years. Of all the effects of Donald

Trump’s election of Donald Trump, The Courts future make-up is the only thing I can rejoice about.

A Supreme Court that is not appointed by a leftist President is a several-generation-to-come-benefit from the election, the only positive I can see coming from the election.

The United States of America will survive four years of Trump just like it survived Jimmy Carter and Barack Hussein Obama.

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is taking proposals for the UMKC Spencer Hall & School of Biological Sciences Renovation Project on November 22nd at 2:00 PM, CST. This renovation project consists of major infrastructure upgrades, approximately 40,000 SF of interior renovation and security/public safety upgrades. The infrastructure upgrades include: elevator modernization of 2 existing systems, an emergency generator, new switchgear, fire protection/fire alarm systems, a proprietary lab exhaust system and the replacement of selected air handling units. The interior renovation consists of Corridor & Public Restroom upgrades on Levels 2 & 3, as well as new Laboratory Space for the Chemistry & Biology Departments.Documents for this project can be obtained by visiting our website at www.mccarthy.com/subcontractors then click on the “Central Plan Room”. In addition, McCarthy and the UMKC Project Team would like to invite you to a Pre-Bid & Outreach Session on November 8th from 4-6 PM, CST. This event will be held at the UMKC Spencer Hall, Room 213; 5009 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64110.

SBE/WBE/MBE INVITATION TO BID

Foley Company will be accepting subcontract and/or material bids on the following projects:Facility Improvements at Gillis, Lydia

and Prospect Flood Pump Stations Project/Contract No. 82000210-313

Bid Date & Time: November 29, 2016 @ 2:00 PMSend bids to Foley Company @

7501 Front Street, KCMO, 64120Tel: 816/241-3335, Fax: 816/231-5762

MBE/WBE/DBE INVITATION TO BIDBarsto Construction, Inc. is soliciting MBE/WBE/DBE

subcontractor/supplier bid proposals for the Wonder Lofts project.

Proposals must be submitted to our office by November 10th at 2 PM.

Questions call 816-421-5677, fax 816-421-8417, or email estimating@barstoconstruction.com * EOE

Education Producer (Contract)

KCPT seeks an Education Producer who will work as an independent contractor. This person will be responsible for producing broadcast and online content and working as part of the television production and digital teams. Produce education related content across broadcast and digital platforms. This individual will create, build and publish digital content that is compelling, sharable, visual, and impactful. Go to www.kcpt.org for full description.

Qualified candidates will have the following:• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcast or related field.• 3 or more years producing for radio, TV, or online.• Impeccable research, writing and reporting skills.• Experience with multimedia production required, particularly photo or video.• Experience building audiences for content across social platforms.• Experience with 1 or more content management systems.• Willingness to try new storytelling methods, and adapt to changing platforms and

audience needs.• Excellent communication and written skills required.• Experience with AVID or other non-linear editing platform preferred.• Knowledge of the KS / MO region.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send cover letter and resume to humanresources@kcpt.org.

Notice to Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business

Enterprises, Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises,

and/or Veteran Business Enterprises

TARLTON CORPORATION, 5500 West Park Ave., St. Louis MO 63110, is seeking qualified Minority, Women, Disadvantaged, Service Disabled Veteran, and/or Veterans Business Enterprises to bid on the Student Recreation Center Addition – Modifications to North Vestibule for the University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia MO for subcontracting opportunities in all work areas as defined by the contract drawings and specifications. Tarlton would appreciate subbids for the following: demolition; concrete; masonry; metals; thermal and moisture protection; doors, windows & glass; finishes; and electrical work.

General description of work: Project consists of the renovation of the north vestibule to the Student Rec Complex. Demolition shall consists of removal of existing doors, storefront and translucent panels. Architectural work shall consist of replacement of doors and storefront. Structural work shall consist of installation of columns and beam to support existing translucent wall. Electrical work shall consist of installation of power door operators.

A Diversity Participation goal of 10% for Combined MBE, WBE, DBE and Veteran/3% SDVE has been established for this contract.

All interested and qualified businesses should contact Scott Snyders at 314-633-3300 to discuss the subcontracting opportunities. All negotiations must be completed prior to 12:00 p.m. on November 16, 2016.

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Part-Time Education Engagement Coordinator(Contract)

KCPT seeks an Education Engagement Coordinator who will work as an independent contractor. The Education Engagement Coordinator drives deeper engagement with the community by convening conversations and bringing community voices to KCPT’s education content. The coordinator taps into existing station partnerships and develops new partnerships with community stakeholders, schools, non-profits and other education organizations. This coordinator will also develop a content-inspired event strategy and track project’s community impact. Go to www.kcpt.org for full description.Qualified candidates will have the following:•Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Broadcast or related field,

experience in Creativity and the ability to translate journalistic content into engaging live experiences,

•Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage projects to deadline and budget.

•2-3 years’ experience planning and executing complex events involving multiple stakeholders.

•2-3 years working in a fast-paced content-driven environment.•Experience generating a style, approach, and brand experience for a live event.•Experience integrating digital experiences into in-person events.•Experience acting as an organizational spokesperson.•Excellent verbal and written communications skills.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send cover letter and resume to humanresources@kcpt.org.

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JOSEFAUS

It was a beautiful afternoon this past Sunday at an energized Arrowhead

stadium. A veteran’s tribute took place before the start of the game with a huge American flag covering the playing field held aloft by armed forces representatives as the strains of the national anthem fueled a rowdy crowd ready for some football. The screams of Air Force jets overhead promised fireworks and then the game started.

I am not sure you can really call that a game by what we saw on the field Sunday. Attrition is the one word I thought of as the afternoon wore on. The Chiefs survived with a stout defense when it counted to stop the Jaguars’ last gasp attempt on a fourth down play. The Chiefs could have sealed the deal sooner had they secured a couple of first downs, but that old black magic did its thing again and allowed the Jaguars a chance at the end.

The strange thing is, even as badly as the Chiefs were playing there was a worse team on the field. At no point did I feel that they were going to lose the game. You sometimes just have brain farts like this. Every team is capable of them and we just need to hope that there are not many of these left this year.

I can’t say this game was a total yawner,

there were some brilliant moments of football, but when you look back at the game and think of the highlight as being the meltdown of tight end Travis Kelce you know it was a long afternoon.

The Chiefs benefited from four turnovers, one of them a nice Phillip Gaines interception, a series of dropped balls by the Jaguars’ receivers and more than enough dumb mistakes to fill a cookie jar. The jaguars just kept giving and the Chiefs just didn’t know quite how to take it. The final score, 19-14 Chiefs, would indicate that it was closer than it was, or maybe not maybe it was that close and the Chiefs are lucky to get away with a win

The defense at times looked out of sync. I can’t recall too many times that Derrick Johnson whiffs on a tackle but he had two big ones in the game. But can one really quibble about what was an uninspired day after they secured their 6th win of the season and climbed to sole possession of second place behind the Oakland Raiders who soundly defeated the Denver Broncos?

One nice takeaway from this game is that we know there is not currently a quarterback controversy in Kansas City. Given the reins of a battered offense, Nick Foles still managed to look pretty awful on his own. You could chalk it up to rustiness or the fact the Chiefs are really missing Spencer Ware and the contributions of Jeremy Macklin who was hobbled most of the game with a strained hamstring.

Even with that said there was a significant lack of mobility on Foles’

part and some bad throws. Foles is a good addition to this team. He knows the offense and given different circumstances, such as coming off the bench, he is still a good addition to the team. Sunday was just not his day.

The thing with Kelce though does leave a lot of room for contemplation. In his defense he was playing hard and sometimes it can look like the refs are just not calling the game consistently when it comes to the pass interference. But, after you have complained for a few minutes and the refs show no indication of changing their mind don’t go ballistic after you see the replay and then go after the ref as if that is all that is needed for them to change their mind. Never has happened never will happen.

Kelce was wrong and put his anger above his team. He should have just walked off and acted like a leader than a selfish prima donna. And that gets to something that needs to be addressed on this team. There have to be some leaders that can step up and pull him away before he makes the situation worse. You would have been hard pressed to find anyone that moved to cool him down.

It was nice to hear Andy Reid call out Kelce after the game. I hope the message has gotten across to him. He is a valuable target on a team slowly missing many moving ones. He is a fan favorite and a solid player and with that comes some expectations and responsibilities.

We are fortunate to live and die in America. Billions of people have died from starvation in

third world countries. Millions have died in war torn places and never knew a moment of real peace during their lives. So many live and die in harsh nations where daily life is mere survival. We are blessed to be born and to live out our lives in America.

Often in life we ask ourselves, “Why in the heck do I care about anything going on in the world?” Stuff like Presidential elections, taxes, jobs, border security and wars in the Middle East. The list of world junk is almost endless.

Last week we buried my little 53-year-old niece. We watched her grow up, marry, battle a life of diabetes and eventually die from kidney failure and cancer. I didn’t write a column last week because who really cares about writing when you’re standing in the funeral home and at a graveside?

We buried my wife’s father about a year ago who died suddenly. The sudden death of such a good man and friend was painful. I’ve stood at the grave a lot of my life. My sons and I buried my first wife who was their mother. The pain and grief cut our hearts out. A few years before that my wife and I buried a little stillborn baby that ripped us apart in grief. Through the years I’ve stood at the grave of both of my parents and officiated about 400 funerals for friends and fellow church members.

In the middle of pain and grief we don’t really care about anything else. Who can focus on the environment, fossil fuels and worry about Social Security when we are bleeding grief

and sorrow? I can’t and I doubt that most people, if anyone can.

We stand at the grave and we analyze our lives knowing that soon or maybe in the next five, ten or at best 30 or so years our lives will be over and our bodies will be six feet under the dirt. Our hope is that we will be in a much better place, removed from our bodies and cared for by a loving God. Thus, knowing that our lives are so short what are we to do?

Keep living. Life is a gift. Don’t fret the small stuff. It’s all really small stuff. Try to love people and accept people where they are and not where you think they should be. Forgive people and move forward. Don’t carry grudges. Make the most of every day. Don’t be timid about living life and don’t live your life based on what you think everybody else wants you to do. You may not believe in an afterlife. What if there is an afterlife, meeting God, eternity and all that stuff? Do you really want to chance not trying to be ready for something that will be so much longer than this world?

Finally, we should try to leave this world a better place. This brings us back to Presidential elections, taking care of our planet, jobs, border security, terrorism, equality and life around us. Little people are following us. Who we vote for and how we leave this world is so important. We only get a few years and there is some reason we are here. Make a contribution. Vote, keep our country safe, help us stay free and keep working to keep America - America. A place where people want to live and a country where we can die knowing that we were blessed to live briefly in such a great land.

Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author of eleven books.

Living and dying in America

It was a beautiful day, just not a beautiful game

by Glenn Mollette

D E P O R T E SUMKC AWARDUMKC School of Dentistry Wins HEED Award

KANSAS CITY, MO – The University of Missouri School of Dentistry has received a 2016 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. UMKC is one of only three dental schools in the country to be recognized.

As a recipient of the Health Professions HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, nursing and allied health schools that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — UMKC School of Dentistry will be featured, along with 30 other recipients, in the December 2016 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

“We are honored to receive this acknowledgement of our efforts to develop programs, recruitment tolls and strategies that broaden our thinking and actions, plus a culture of appreciation, inclusion and diversity which underpins our core values as a school,” said Marsha Pyle, dean of the UMKC School of Dentistry.

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine selected the UMKC School of Dentistry for several reasons:• Commitment as an urban-

serving university to be engaged in the community

• Developing innovative and successful pipeline programs

• Working with University Academy, a K-12 charter school, to establish a dental clinic in the community

“Through our efforts, we anticipate that our graduates will be better prepared for the workforce of the future,” Pyle said.

The Health Professions HEED Award process consists of a comprehensive and rigorous application that includes questions relating to the recruitment and retention of students and employees — and best practices for both — continued leadership support for diversity, and other aspects of campus diversity and inclusion, said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

“We take a holistic approach to reviewing each application in deciding who will be named a HEED Award recipient,” Pearlstein said. “Our standards are high, and we look for institutions where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being accomplished every day across their campus.”

About the UMKC School of Dentistry

The UMKC School of Dentistry originated in 1881 as the Kansas City Dental College. The name has changed and the school has grown and evolved into a multi-faceted institution, but it has maintained a tradition of excellence in education for more than a century. The school offers a varied and complete range of educational experiences for students of dentistry and dental hygiene and for graduate and continuing education students. For more information about the UMKC School of Dentistry, visit dentistry.umkc.edu. You can also find the School of Dentistry on Facebook.

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The Chiefs Jeremy Maclin caught a pass during warm ups before Sunday’s game with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, Maclin was hindered by injuries throughout the game.

Chiefs’ fans came to the game ready to rock. The game proved to be an uninspired contest as the Chiefs won a 19-14 mediocre game. The win however put them in second place in the division after the Oakland Raiders defeated the Denver Broncos.

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When: Saturday, Nov. 12th, from 11 am to 2 pm.Where: 5321 Kansas Avenue – The west end of the Argentine Yard Representatives from BNSF Railway andEPA will be available to answer questionsThe public is welcome to tour the cab of a new locomotiveOther equipment on display will be a lower emission locomotive used in the Argentine Yard and two business carsRefreshments will be served inside the unique Fox River railcar

BNSF Railway invites you to tour a locomotive and learn

how railroads reduce emissions

Cuándo: Sábado, 12 de Noviembre, de 11am a 2 pm.Dónde: 5321 Kansas Avenue - Extremo oeste del Patio Argentine

Representantes de BNSF Railway y EPA estarán disponibles para contestar preguntasEl público es bienvenido a recorrer la cabinade la nueva locomotoraOtros equipos en exhibición serán una locomotora de emisiones más baja usada en el Patio Argentine y dos autos de negociosSe servirán refrescos en el interior del único Fox River vagón

BNSF Railway le invitaa recorrer una locomotora y aprendercómo los ferrocarriles reducen las emisiones

In Loving MemoryUZIEL MELGOZA PECINA, JR.

Uziel Melgoza Pecina, Jr., affectionately known as “Uzielito” went to heaven on November 4, 2016. He was our beloved hero, renaissance man, entrepreneur, compassionate son, brother, friend, athlete and talented musician. Born Aug. 18, 1998, in Kansas City, Mo., to Dr. Uzziel H. Pecina and Adriana Melgoza Pecina, both very active community members; Uzielito was widely known for his love of family, friends, faith, culture and community. Uzielito blessed us for 18 years with his intelligence, wit, humor, resilience, music and deep compassion for his family and friends. He accomplished in his 18 years of life what many of us could only dream of completing. He graduated from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy where he excelled in academics being named 2016 Scholar Athlete by the Kansas City Star, student council where he was selected by Missouri Boys State and athletics lettering in soccer, baseball and tennis. His charisma, style, and infectious swagger earned him Prom King and gained him much popularity in the KC Sneakerhead community. An avid percussionist, he played Carnegie Hall in New York City and for the Community Christian Church Journey Band while occasionally playing with his dad in Trio Aztlan. So generous with others and civic-minded, Uzielito worked hard to earn his Eagle Scout status and recently enlisted as a US Army Reservist, 12D Combat Engineer. Uzielito lived a life of service to others and, even in his passing, his life serves as a call to help other children coping with life’s challenges. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800- 273-8255. He is survived by his parents; his siblings, Ximena, Alejandra, Luis Enrique; maternal grandparents, Tomas and Alicia Melgoza; paternal grandmother, Graciela Hernandez Pecina and countless aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Antonio Carreon Pecina; and his cousin, Joseph Pecina Pine. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 08, hundreds upon hundreds crowded into the Community Christian Church in Kansas City, MO. Families and friends came to the visitation to support the Pecina family and to share numerous stories of Uzielito. Many pointed out how he had touched so many lives not only here in Kansas City but around the country. They also came to pray the rosary and held a personal reflection of his life. On Wednesday, Nov. 09, a celebration of life service was held at the church and later that morning he was laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, KCK. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for family expenses can be sent to Community Christian Church, c/o Pecina family, 4601 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64112. The Pecina family want to share this message. “We are overwhelmed with pure gratitude with all of the love and support we’re receiving from so so many during this painful experience that we’re facing. Please know that we appreciate every single one of your kind words and gestures.”Arr.: McGilley Midtown Chapel, (816) 753-6200. Condolences may be made at mcgilleymidtownchapel.com McGilley Midtown Chapel, Dignity Memorial Life Well celebrated.

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blancas que estaban en una formación rígida, marcando el lugar de descanso final de los soldados caídos, en el Cementerio Nacional de Leavenworth, Kansas.

Durante el Día de los Veteranos, el viernes 11 de noviembre, la gente de todo Estados Unidos recordará a los veteranos que han fallecido y a los que aún viven – a los muchos que lucharon por su país y por la libertad de los Estados Unidos.

El Día de los Veteranos fue originalmente nombrado el Día del Armisticio para celebrar el final de la Primera Guerra Mundial, el 11 de noviembre de 1918. Se convirtió en una fiesta nacional en 1938, y cambió al Día de los Veteranos en 1954, para honrar a la Segunda Guerra Mundial y a los veteranos de la Guerra de Corea.

Linda McBee sirvió en el Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos, desde 1978 hasta 1988. Fue una época cuando las mujeres no servían en grandes números en las ramas militares. Mientras asistía a la conmemoración del Día de los Veteranos, realizada en la Villa del Puerto de la Luz del Ejército de Salvación (Salvation Army Harbor Light Village) en Kansas City, Kansas, le dijo a Hispanic News que los que han servido en el ejército no deben ser olvidados.

“Reconozco el sacrificio y las vidas perdidas que se han dado para mantenernos libres. Se necesito de todos nosotros para establecer este país. Quiero que la gente recuerde, y, me refiero a que las generaciones futuras no se olviden. No pongan ni tiren estas cosas a un lado y digan que no es importante. Significa algo. Estas personas dieron sus vidas. Si los olvidamos significa que podríamos volver a la historia y repetirlo”, dijo McBee.

Su primera asignación en los Marines fue trabajando en administración, en Quántico, Virginia. El trabajar en el edificio administrativo no le impidió pasar por el

entrenamiento de la formación básica.

“Los marines eran la única rama, en ese momento, en aceptar a una madre soltera, y yo lo era cuando me enlisté. No tuvimos que aprender técnicas de combate, pero aprendimos rutinas de aptitud física y ética militar”, dijo McBee.

El programa de Conmemoración del Día de los Veteranos honra anualmente a todos los veteranos, pero este año reconocieron a los veteranos que sirvieron en la Tormenta del Desierto, ya que en enero de 2016 se cumplió el 25 aniversario de esa guerra.

Kuwait era un importante proveedor de petróleo a los Estados Unidos. La toma de posesión iraquí representó una amenaza inmediata para la vecina Arabia Saudita, otro importante exportador de petróleo. Si Arabia Saudita cayera, Irak controlaría una quinta parte del suministro mundial de petróleo.

En los últimos meses de 1990, Estados Unidos participó en la defensa de Arabia Saudita en un despliegue conocido como Operación Escudo del Desierto. Más de 500 mil soldados estadounidenses fueron colocados en Arabia Saudita en caso de un ataque iraquí. Escudo del Desierto se convirtió en la Tormenta del Desierto cuando bombardeó los objetivos militares de Irak durante varias semanas. Operación Tormenta del Desierto fue la mayor operación militar estadounidense desde Vietnam y fue considerado un éxito para los militares y su ventaja tecnológica.

Los Veteranos de las Guerras Extranjeras (VFW, por sus siglas en inglés) del Memorial Post 6401 del Condado de Wyandotte entregó broches de servicio a los veteranos asistentes. Veteranos de la Guerra de Corea y la Guerra de Vietnam también asistieron al programa.

Jerry Jarrett, miembro de VFW Post 6401, un veterano de la Guerra de Vietnam muy bien condecorado, habló en el servicio de Conmemoración.

“Tenemos que recordar

que todos somos hermanos y que debemos actuar como hermanos. No deberíamos estar divididos “, dijo.

Por su servicio en Vietnam, recibió la Estrella de Plata, que es la tercera más alta decoración militar de Estados Unidos para el valor en combate. La medalla es dada por la galantería exhibida durante la acción contra un enemigo de los Estados Unidos.

Jarrett recibió varias medallas Estrella de Plata pero con humidad hablar de las batallas que él luchó. Recordó que los

soldados enfrentaron la muerte en el campo de batalla y se salvaron mutuamente. Él siente que los hombres a su alrededor también merecían la Estrella de Plata.

“Habíamos estado luchando todo el día, estaba cansado, pero tres de nosotros fuimos enviados a disparar bengalas cuando fuimos atacados por el enemigo. Envié a los otros dos de vuelta al campamento. El enemigo estaba justo delante de nosotros. Golpearon con las bengalas y estuve

expuesto. Gracias a Dios todavía estoy aquí hoy”, dijo.

Mientras, en Vietnam, él estuvo en otra batalla contra el Viet Cong cuando se quedaron sin municiones.

“Uno de nuestros hombres, de regreso en el campamento, tomó un helicóptero y nos envió municiones. Él nos entrego suministros por paracaídas, arriesgando su propia vida para ayudarnos. Tuvimos otra batalla de fuego y cuando amaneció habíamos sobrevivido sólo 40. Cuando estás en una zanja, no importa qué color de piel seas”, dijo Jarrett.

Él dijo a los veteranos y

sus familias que asistieron al programa, que sentía como si hubiera perdido su identidad los primeros diez años, después de regresar de Vietnam. Nunca esperó recibir una bienvenida a casa después de su servicio, simplemente estaba feliz de haber regresado.

“Tenía algunos malos hábitos después de regresar. Bebía y fumaba, estaba perdido. No estoy seguro de cómo mi esposa me soportó durante esos años, pero entonces me salvé. Al salvarme, encontré un poder más grande. Fue Jesucristo y, así, pude cambiar mi vida a lo positivo”, dijo.

marking the final resting place of fallen soldiers in the Leavenworth, Kansas National Cemetery.

On Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, people across the United States will remember veterans who have passed away and those who are still living — many who fought for their country and for the freedom of the United States.

Veterans Day was originally named Armistice Day to celebrate the end of World War 1 on November 11, 1918. It became a national holiday in 1938 and changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor World War II and Korean War veterans.

Linda McBee served in the United States Marine Corps from 1978 until 1988. It was a time period when women were not plentiful in the military branches. As she attended the Veterans Day Commemoration at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village in Kansas City, Kansas she told Hispanic News that those that served in the military should not be forgotten.

“I recognize the sacrifice and the lives lost that have been put into

keeping us free. It took all of us to establish this country. I want people to remember and I mean for future generations to not forget. Don’t lay these things aside and throw these things away and say it is not important. It does mean something. These people gave their lives. If we forget them it means we could go back in history and repeat it,” said McBee.

Her first assignment in the Marines was working in administration in Quantico, Virginia. Working in the administration building did not keep her from going through basic training.

“The Marines was the only branch at that time to accept a single parent, which I was when I joined. We didn’t have to learn combat techniques but we did learn physical fitness routines and military ethics,” said McBee.

The Veterans Day Commemoration program honors annually all veterans but this year they recognized veterans who served in Desert Storm as January 2016 marked the 25th anniversary of that war.

Kuwait was a major supplier of oil to the

United States. The Iraqi takeover posed an immediate threat to neighboring Saudi Arabia, another major exporter of oil. If Saudi Arabia fell, Iraq would control one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.

In the last months of 1990, the United States participated in the defense of Saudi Arabia in a deployment known as Operation Desert Shield. Over 500,000 American troops were placed in Saudi Arabia in case of an Iraqi attack. Desert Shield became Desert Storm when bombing pummeled Iraq’s military targets for several weeks. Operation Desert Storm was the largest American military operation since Vietnam and was considered a success for the military and its technological edge.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Wyandotte County Memorial Post 6401 gave service pins to veterans attending. Veterans from the Korean War and Vietnam War also attended the program.

VFW Post 6401 member Jerry Jarrett, a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran, spoke at the Commemoration service.

“We need to remember that we are all brothers and we should act as brothers. We shouldn’t be divided,” he said.

For his service in Vietnam, he received the Silver Star, which is the United States military’s third highest decoration for valor in combat. The medal is given for gallantry displayed while in action against an enemy of the United States.

Jarrett received several Silver Star medals but is humbled when he talks about the battles he fought. He recalled the soldiers faced death on the battlefield and they saved each other. He feels that the men around him also deserved the Silver Star.

“We had been fighting

all day, I was tired, but three of us were sent out to set up trip flares when we were hit by the enemy. I sent the other two back towards camp. The enemy was right in front of us. … They hit the trip flare and I was exposed. … Thank God I am still here today,” he said.

While in Vietnam he was in another battle against the Viet Cong when they ran out of ammunition.

“One of our men back at camp took a helicopter and flew ammunition out to us. He airdropped it to us risking his own life to help us. We had another fire fight and when the next morning dawned there were only 40 of us left. When you are in a foxhole, it doesn’t matter

what color you are,” said Jarrett.

He told the veterans and their families attending the program that he felt he lost his identity the first ten years after returning from Vietnam. He never expected to receive a welcome home after his service, he was just happy that he made it home.

“I had some bad habits after coming back. I drank and smoked and was lost. I am not sure how my wife put up with me during those years, but then I was saved. In my being save,d I found a higher power. … It was Jesus Christ … and I was able to turn my life around to the positive,” he said.

“Nos tocó a todos establecer este país”

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“It took all of us to establish this country

Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.Cementerio Nacional de Leavenworth en Leavenworth, Kansas.