Stan de SD
2006-07-14 07:30:34 UTC
Police exchange men and ideas with Mexico department
By Jeanne Hovanec
staff writer
CARPENTERSVILLE - Stop signs in Mexico look a lot like they do around
here. But unlike in America, where stopping is mandatory, Mexicans look
at the sign as an option to stop, explains police Officer Manny
Figueroa.
It's a small cultural difference but one Figueroa and other members of
his delegation took home with them in the five days they spent in
Zacatecas, Mexico.
Figueroa, along with coordinator Jose Rivera, McHenry County Sheriff
Keith Nygren, McHenry County State's Attorney Lou Bianchi, U.S.
District Judge Manuel Barbosa and Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager, took
part in the delegation to discuss areas of mutual concern with various
representatives in the Zacatecas government.
"Twenty percent of our population in Woodstock is Hispanic," Sager
said. "It is essential that we have a better understanding of the
cultural perspective of our population and recognize this opportunity.
Jesus Christo, did it take a taxpayer-suuported trip to Mexico to figureBy Jeanne Hovanec
staff writer
CARPENTERSVILLE - Stop signs in Mexico look a lot like they do around
here. But unlike in America, where stopping is mandatory, Mexicans look
at the sign as an option to stop, explains police Officer Manny
Figueroa.
It's a small cultural difference but one Figueroa and other members of
his delegation took home with them in the five days they spent in
Zacatecas, Mexico.
Figueroa, along with coordinator Jose Rivera, McHenry County Sheriff
Keith Nygren, McHenry County State's Attorney Lou Bianchi, U.S.
District Judge Manuel Barbosa and Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager, took
part in the delegation to discuss areas of mutual concern with various
representatives in the Zacatecas government.
"Twenty percent of our population in Woodstock is Hispanic," Sager
said. "It is essential that we have a better understanding of the
cultural perspective of our population and recognize this opportunity.
THAT one out? :O(