Ohio & Michigan’s Oldest Latino Newspaper «Tinta con sabor» • Founded in 1989 • Check out our Classifieds! Chequea los Anuncios Clasificados! Proudly Serving Our Readers Continuously For Over 14 Years June/junio 18, 2003 Spanglish Weekly/Semanal Vol. 33, No. 14 La Prensa is savored by non-Latinos too! post-LatinoFest III Special Edition Surf our web at: www.laprensatoledo.com post-LatinoFest III Special Edition ( CALENDAR OF EVENTS, PAGE 8 BGSU and Adelante’s David Garcia named Admissions Director for Western Illinois University T. David Garcia, associate director of admissions at Bowl- The LatinoFest Committee ing Green State University, has wishes to thanks its volunteers, been named Director of Ad- missions for Western Illinois sponsors, supporters, and those University, in Macomb, Illi- in attendance at this year’s nois, effective July 1. LatinoFest III. Garcia, 36, has served in the admissions office at BGSU «El record economico de since 1992. He has been an Breves Bush es claro: Estados Unidos admissions counselor focusing • Alza dramática en tiene $3 trillones en deuda, y on recruitment of Latino stu- desempleo para latinos, ha perdido mas de 3 millones dents, assistant director of ad- aún más en Detroit y de empleos», dijo la Lider New Admissions Director or Western Illinois University with his wife, Yolanda, and missions for multicultural re- Toledo, según nuevo Democrata en la Camara de son, Javier, at a recent fundraiser benefit for Gabiel Marquez of BGSU. informe del gobierno Representantes Nancy (Continued on Page 2) Washington, D.C.: El Pelosi. desempleo para los latinos «¿Que hay de nuevo con LatinoFest aumento considerablemente, el plan republicano? Mas de segun las ultimas estadisticas. lo mismo. Un recorte de was a fun- El informe del Departamento impuestos que es injusto e del Trabajo revelo el viernes irresponsable, y que benefi- filled, family que hubo 8.2 porciento de cia a aquellos que menos lo latinos sin empleo en el mes necesitan, ademas de no crear affair de mayo, comparado con 7.5 empleos. Y como si esto fuera By Rico de La Prensa porciento en abril. Esta es la poco, a ultima hora The weather was perfect, tasa de desempleo mas alta eliminaron el alivio fiscal para the preparation perfected, and para los latinos en Estados los padres de familias last Saturday’s downriver Unidos, desde abril de 1997. trabajadoras y militares, LatinoFest III was a smash- Mientras el desempleo en dejando a millones de ninos ing success. There were so many high- Estados Unidos subio a 6.1 latinos rezagados. lights to LatinoFest III that it porciento, comparado con 6.0 «Los republicanos is difficult to succinctly state el mes anterior, en Detroit la continuan atacando al what was the day’s vertex, tasa de desempleo aumento bienestar de los latinos, but a good bet would be on de 6.0 a 6.4 porciento en el dandole alivios the Luis & Raulito Shuffle. ultimo mes, y en Toledo, contributivos a los que Toledo Council President Ohio la tasa de desempleo menos lo necesitan. Al Luis Escobar answered the aumentó de 6.1 a 6.8 eliminar el pago de horas call by entering the Raulito porciento en el último mes. extra, al excluirlos del alivio Look-alike Contest and won 9 millones de personas se fiscal a padres trabajadores y by unanimous acclamation Tony Rios of Voces Latinas Television program [right] and Toledo Council President encuentran sin trabajo al negarles los mismos by a crowd of over 10,000. Luis Escobar [center] amused by the comments of Raulito Navaira of Grupo Rio of But that was not enough mientras el mercado laboral derechos de retiros que San Antonio, Texas, after President Escobar overwhelmingly won LatinoFest’s Raulito for the councilman. Look-alike Contest at last Saturday’s highly successful outdoor festival in downtown sigue disminuyendo bajo reciben los ejecutivos Councilman Escobar Toledo with crowd estimates of over 10,000. la administracion de Bush. corporativos, los showed that he could baile Desde que el presidente entro republicanos le estan with the best, including the tion, but my bet was on the style, Andean, tropical, and cluding the states of Illinois, a la Casa Blanca en el 2001, robando dinero a los bolsillos smooth moves of Raulito Prez. Tejano. Indiana, Wisconsin, and 3.1 millones de personas han hispanos.» Navaira, of Grupo Rio. It was From 2:00 to 11:00 p.m., Headliner Emilio Navaira Michigan, came to hear the perdido sus empleos—este Los democratas tienen un shuffle time. there was a variety of Latino and Grupo Rio, of San Anto- sounds of Emilio, Raulito, es el peor historial economico plan de crecimiento It was a tossup as to which music in the styles of romance, nio, were awesome. Tejanos and Rio, illustrating the close en hace casi 50 anos. (Continued on Page 3) hoofer had the best oscilla- salsa, merengue, hip hop, free throughout the Midwest, in- (Continued on Page 4) This Week Next Week SSCP provides services to SW Detroiters 4 A photo array of the 40th anniversary of Your Weekly Horoscope/Horóscopo 5 Padre Richard Notter’s ministry and a recent Directory of Latino Businesses & Services 5 FLOC fundraiser, which raised funds to Classifieds 9-11 support the Mt. Olive Boycott. Your DetroiTolédo Connection • Tinta con sabor ( Spiderman loves these webs: www.laprensatoledo.com and www.voceslatinas.com Página 2 La Prensa June/junio 18, 2003 Fracaso republicano elimina alivio fiscal, Velasquez testifies at Congressional briefing Niños latinos los más afectados Baldemar Velasquez, President of the Farm Labor Washington, D.C.: La contra los republicanos en la sus familias que no se podrán Organizing Committee comunidad latina la semana Cámara por sabotear el beneficiar del crédito (FLOC), which is based in pasada sufrió otro golpe por bienestar de nuestros niños al contributivo infantile». Toledo and represents over el esquema de los derrotar el proyecto bi-partito Se han perdido 7,000 migrant workers, tes- republicanos que excluyó a del Senado que hubiese aproximadamente 3 millones tified at a U.S. Congressional 4.1 millones (uno de cada extendido el crédito de empleos desde que el briefing last Thursday in tres) de familias latinas de contributivo infantil a Presidente Bush comenzó su Washington, D.C. concern- poder recibir el crédito millones de familias militares mandato. El desempleo para ing the impact of free trade contributivo infantil. Al y trabajadoras. los hispanos se trepó al 8.2 agreements—such as ignorar el llamado del «Ellos se escondieron porciento, el nivel más alto NAFTA, CAFTA, and Presidente Bush, los detrás de un tecnicismo desde el 1997, comparado FTAA—on the working poor republicanos en la Cámara procesal, para disimular sus con un 6.1 porciento para la in the United States. escogieron dejar a un lado intenciones nefastas contra los población general. Velasquez’s testimony el proyecto bi-partito del niños de este país», dijo Pelosi «El historial económico focused on the plight of both Senado para eliminar el «Las prioridades de los de Bush es claro: Estados immigrant workers from alivio fiscal para las familias. republicanos son claras: los Unidos tiene una deuda que México and Mexican- La líder Demócrata en la intereses de sus amigos ricos asciende a $3 trillones, y se American citizens. Cámara de Representantes son mucho más importantes que han perdido más de 3 Velasquez, 56, testified, Nancy Pelosi arremetió hoy los millones de niños latinos y millones de empleos.» “My family consisted of typi- cal migrant farm workers, re- Baldemar Velasquez at recent FLOC fundraiser David Garcia Garcia’s responsibilities in- on several committees for cruited from Texas to har- cluded oversight of applica- the association. performing with El Aguila Negra (Continued from Page 1) vest tomatoes and sugar beets tion processing, coordinat- Garcia was also the in Ohio and Michigan. these farmers have had to aban- “The current NAFTA ing efforts to attract out- Board Director for lations, and associate di- “All my life, my family don their land and migrate to agreement has shown us that rector of admissions for the standing student scholars, Adelante, Inc. in south To- and I endured low wages, the United States to work for it has had a negative impact university of 19,000-plus on-campus visit programs for ledo. Last week, Garcia re- bad working conditions, and whatever dollars and whatever on the people we serve. It students in Bowling Green, selected students and signed with Sam Rodríguez poor housing, which were conditions are offered to them has weakened the rights of OH. He will replace Karen multicultural recruitment being named the new di- more like barns and chicken just to survive. workers, worsened their Helmers, who retires June programs. He worked as part rector last Monday. coops. After all these years “Another population of working and living condi- 30. of the Enrollment Network Rodríguez formerly FLOC’s membership is Mexi- tions, and devastated local “David has the energy, Team at the university, which worked for the Blade. of such severe conditions experience and expertise to collaborated with faculty, Garcia is married and the and labor abuses, we orga- can-American citizens, who economies. enhance our successful ad- staff and students in the re- father of two sons. His wife, nized the FLOC in 1967 to have long been dispossessed “Our immigration poli- missions operation at West- cruitment process. Yolanda, is from Haskins, address the working and liv- of land. At the turn of the twen- cies do no justice to the ern,” said Western Illinois’s Prior to working at BGSU, Ohio. A going away pre- ing conditions of farm work- tieth century, owners of the current trend of migration Vice President for Student Garcia, who is from Weston, sentation was made today ers.” fertile land along the Rio that is caused by free trade Services, W. Garry Ohio and a graduate of Otsego by friends, students, and According to Velasquez, Grande Valley had Latino sur- policies that force farmers Johnson. High School, taught Span- staff at McFall Hall at “FLOC’s membership con- names. In a short period of in neighboring countries off “Working with the ad- ish at Rogers High School in BGSU. sists of two different popula- time, with questionable prac- their land. We need a modi- missions staff and the Uni- Toledo from 1990 to 1992. Garcia informed La tions of workers who have tices of land development fication of our immigration versity community we will Garcia has a bachelor’s Prensa, “This is a big step similarly suffered a history companies, ownership of laws that would make it build on recent years of en- degree in Spanish business for my family and me, but of unjust economic policies those lands changed to Anglo possible for our nation to do rollment growth through from The University of this directorship is some- that have created their con- surnames. two things. cooperative efforts to re- Findlay, Ohio, graduating in thing that I have always ditions and predicament to- “The landless Mexican “One, to extend freedom cruit diverse and academi- 1990, and a master’s degree wanted. But I will truly miss day. peoples, like our immigrant of travel to those 8-9 mil- cally talented students to in interpersonal communi- all of my friends from Ohio “One population is im- co-workers, had to migrate to lion workers currently work- Western, both in the cations from BGSU, gradu- and BGSU. Hopefully, we migrant workers from find work. My own father and ing in this country without Macomb campus and the ating in 1997. He is a mem- can keep networking.” México whose economies mother failed at sharecropping documents and let the labor Quad Cities,” said Johnson. ber of the National Associa- Coworker Bellanira have been devastated by in South Texas before being market saturate itself. As a member of the ad- tion for College Admission Vega said, “David will cer- NAFTA. The Mexican coun- recruited by a sugar beet grow- “Two, for security pur- missions staff at BGSU, Counseling, and has served tainly be missed.” tryside and its small farmers ers association to come to Ohio poses, allow these 8-9 mil- and peasants cannot com- to work in the sugar beets and lion workers to come out of pete with the relaxation of tomato fields. hiding and document them- La Prensa Newspaper Staff import restrictions and sub- “These conditions have selves so that our govern- sidized American agricul- worsened now under so called ment can govern them.” Culturas Publications, Inc. Publisher ture. ‘free’ trade. It is imperative To rectify these injus- “The vast majority of that our trade negotiators in tices, Velasquez has pro- Rebecca McQueen Business Manager these small farmers and their the United States Trade Rep- posed that the FREEDOM Alan Abrams Senior Staff Writer national organizations, like resentatives Office stop ignor- Act be enacted. Fletcher Word Staff Writer the Confederación Nacional ing minimum standards and The FREEDOM Act Carla Soto Columnist Campesina (CNC), now op- rights to labor and the envi- would legalize workers that Marisol Ibarra & Brenda Guel Correspondents, UT pose the current NAFTA ronment when they negotiate are working, paying taxes, Ariel Castro Correspondent, BGSU terms and are calling for their in the name of the American and not committing any Patricia Rengifo Correspondent, BGSU renegotiations. Many of People. crimes. Rico Cacographer & Sales Jennifer Zenk Graphics Manager & Webmaster The LatinoFest Committee Kathy Sweeny Ad design wishes to thanks its volunteers, Fletcher Word Sales Manager Aida Maxsam Sales Representative sponsors, supporters, and Lisa A. Olvera Sales Representative those in attendance at this Wally Rodela Distribution year’s LatinoFest III. Culturas Publications, Inc., d.b.a. 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EDUARDO CASTILLO horas de martes 5, el Cabildo condados en el norte del estado: De manera particular y Associated Press Writer de la Ciudad de Cleveland Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, entusiasta contribuyeron las aprobo por unanimidad de Summit Geauga y Lake, que en organizaciones latinas de la MEXICO (AP): The first- The law, which was en- sus 21 integrantes, el conjunto representan 2.7 comunidad en este proceso, ever Mexican Freedom of dorsed by all three major po- reconocimiento de la millones de personas, con tres tanto enviando cartas de Information law took effect litical parties, was signed into all federal agencies, includ- Matrícula Consular como importantes concentraciones apoyo, acudiendo a last Thursday, designed to law by President Vicente Fox ing Congress, the Bank of expose the government and June 12, 2002. It dictated a identificacion valida para de mexicanos y mexico- reuniones de trabajo con los México, and the courts have its once closely guarded year implementation period. nuestros conacionales en los americanos: la propía Cleve- Conejales como created websites posting records and secrets to greater “This means that all infor- their public information, servicios que presta esa land y las ciudades de Lorain y presentando testimonio public scrutiny. mation will be public and that Marvan said. ciudad. Painesville. publico en las audiencias. The Federal law of Trans- it can only be withheld for a Under the new law, gov- La resolución # 1128-03 La elaboración y Cleveland, Fremont y To- parency and Access to Pub- finite amount of time,” said ernment officials who refuse presentación de la propuesta ledo, son ahora las ciudades establece su aprobación como lic Government Information María Marvan, the president to provide information that una «medida de emergencia», de resolución estuvo a cargo de Ohio bajo la requires all branches of gov- of the Federal Institute of Ac- is deemed public or who de- adoptada expresamente para del Consejal Nelson Cintron— responsabilidad del ernment to provide copies cess to Public Information, stroy or hide documents ayudar a los migrantes unico y primer Hispano en Consulado Mexicano de of public documents—from which was created after Fox could lose their jobs or be mexicanos, facilitandoles el obtener esa representación en Detroit que reconocen la government employees’ signed the measure, but for- subject to a public reprimand, acceso a los servicios la ciudad—quien hubo de matrícula consular, con un salaries to details about pub- mally began Thursday. fines, or even criminal bancarios; obtener confianza, cabildear el voto favorable con beneficio para alrededor de lic programs and govern- If government officials charges. respeto y colaboración de y el resto de sus compañeros diez mil ciudadanos ment contracts—within 20 deny an information request, Fox has pushed for a more para con las autoridades Concejales por espacio de mexicanos que viven y/o days of any citizen’s request. those seeking it can file a com- open government since de- policiacas, lo que beneficiara nueve meses. trabajan en la region. Asi It states that each federal plaint with the Marvan’s in- feating the long-ruling In- la preservación de la Se destaca el importante también, dentro del Estado branch can “reserve the stitute, which will determine stitutional Revolutionary tranquilidad publica, el papel desempenado por la de Michigan reconocen la right” to withhold requested if the information in question Party in July 2000. respeto a sus propiedades, asi Alcaldesa de Jane Campbell, Matrícula Consular los information for up to 12 years qualifies as confidential. The He has released informa- como el acceso a la salud y la quien desde que conocío la Condados de Wayne y for national security reasons institute’s rulings are subject tion about his income and seguridad de ellos y de todos MCAS en noviembre pasado, Oceana; las ciudades de De- or if officials determine re- to judicial review. investments, and published los ciudadanos de la ciudad expreso su simpatia y ofrecio troit, Lansing, Grand Rap- leasing it will harm the “This signifies a great ad- documents on the Internet de Cleveland. promoverla ante el cabildo. La ids, Southgate, Pontiac, nation’s financial stability vance for democracy,” detailing his admin- Cleveland es la base de la Sra. Campbell, es la primera Battle Creek y Monroe. or put at risk the life or well- Marvan said in an interview. istration’s expenditures. being of any individual. “Starting right now, anybody After those same docu- Breves colegas estaban furiosos por país como la Cementera The law also restricts can ask for any piece of infor- ments revealed that $443 tener que abandonar Irak de Mexicana (Cemex), la fábrica public access to records con- mation.” towels and $1,060 sheets taining business secrets and (Continued from Page 1) manera prematura, pues de de arneses (Arnecom), la Fox pushed for the new were purchased for the information about judicial law’s passage in Congress last economico que ayudara a los haber tenido más tiempo, telefónica móvil PCS, así como president’s residence, then proceedings and criminal in- year, arguing that it was an ninos latinos y a sus familias, habrían obtenido más datos y Panamco de Coca Cola, never found, Fox said the vestigations that have yet to important step in making creando mas de 1 millon de verificado si Saddam adquirida este año por Femsa, revelation was a step toward be concluded, though it México’s historically corrupt empleos, otorgandoles el realmente poseía armas de de capital mexicano. more responsible gover- states that that information government more honest. poder adquisitivo a los destrucción masiva. «Es indispensable nance. Several officials im- also can’t be withheld for In the year the law has been consumidores, y a la misma «En cuanto a si encontrarán fomentar el flujo de inversión plicated in the scandal later more than 12 years. waiting to take effect, nearly vez incentivando a los algo ahora, realmente lo dudo», y promover la transferencia de resigned. pequenos negocios. dijo aludiendo a las fuerzas tecnología y, en este sentido, invasoras. «E inclusive si lo estamos creando las con el Canciller Norman • Informes sobre armas hacen, no hay nadie que pueda condiciones económicas, Caldera. iraquíes eran «basura», verificar los hallazgos de financieras, sociales y Se reunió además con el La Herradura dice inspector manera independiente». políticas para promover y ministro de Economía Mario WELLINGTON, Nueva apoyar el espíritu Arana, y con numerosos Mexican food products, music, and SIGA. Zelanda (AP): El ex inspector • Nicaragua y México empresarial», subrayó. empresarios. Antes de viajar a de armas de las Naciones fortalecen relaciones A su arribo al país Montiel Costa Rica dictó una charla en Unidas Steve Allinson no se comerciales dice Bolaños recibió las llaves de la capital el Instituto Centroamericano 932 Emerald Street siente sorprendido de que MANAGUA (AP): Las de manos del alcalde Herty de Administración de Toledo, Ohio tropas estadounidenses y relaciones comerciales entre Lewites y luego se entrevistó Empresas (INCAE). 419-254-9530 Open daily 7AM to 9PM británicas hayan fracasado México y Nixcaragua se hasta ahora en su intento de fortalecerán luego de la visita encontrar en Irak armas de del gobernador del Estado de destrucción masiva. México, Arturo Montiel, ¡Queremos ser Allinson dijo que en los tres afirmó el jueves el presidente meses que trabajó en Irak antes Enrique Bolaños. su compañía de la guerra, equipos de «Esta visita contribuirá al inspectores fueron con fortalecimiento de las frecuencia enviados a sitios relaciones comerciales, de seguros! señalados por los agencias de financieras y de inversión en- inteligencia de Estados Unidos tre Nicaragua y México», dijo y Gran Bretaña. Y en cada Bolaños luego de entrevistarse ¡NO HAY UN PAGO INICIAL ELEVADO¡ ocasión, los inspectores con Montiel. BAJOS PAGOS MENSUALES retornaron con las manos vacías. El gobernador mexicano Cada una de las pistas arribó este jueves a esta capi- North Toledo Oregon brindadas por la inteligencia tal como parte de una gira por Abierto 3606 Sylvania Avenue aliada era «una basura Centroamérica. 3344 Navarre Avenue absoluta», dijo el británico Montiel dijo que su visita Toledo, OH 43623 Oregon, OH 43616 Allinson a un periódico de la «no sólo es para estrechar lunes-viernes 419-476-7779 419-693-5555 población de Christchurch, nuestros lazos de hermanos, donde ahora reside. sino que con muchas ganas 9:00 - 6:00 Estados Unidos y Gran queremos ser auténticos socios Aceptamos Bretaña lanzaron la guerra para elevar el nivel de vida de licencias contra Irak para eliminar nuestros pueblos». sábados presuntos arsenales secretos. Informó que en su gira ha South Toledo Mexicanas, e Pero, desde el derrocamiento invitado a los 4440 Heatherdowns Blvd. #3 internacionales de Saddam Hussein, las tropas centroamericanos a invertir en 10:00 - 2:00 Toledo, OH 43614 de la coalición no han el Estado de México y que, a encontrado evidencias de esos su vez, que los mexicanos 419-382-3899 arsenales. vengan a Centroamérica para Allinson dirigió un equipo montar negocios y ver qué de 30 inspectores de armas puedan comprar y vender. químicas que recorrieron unos Bolaños le informó que 160 sitios en tres meses. Fue existen las condiciones LLámenos para una cotización gratis sacado de Irak en marzo, ante la necesarias para un clima de inminencia de la invasión inversión en el país. La llamada es gratis - Hablamos español 1.888.922.7767 encabezada por Estados Unidos. Mencionó a empresas El ex inspector dijo que sus mexicanas ya radicadas en el • Over 1,000 subscribers receive the electronic version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] if you care to subscribe • Página 4 La Prensa June/junio 18, 2003 LatinoFest’s Vendors’ commit- tee, informed La Prensa, “All of SSCP provides valuable services to southwest the vendors were delighted David Marroquin, “The Busi- lying prevention classes/con- with the crowd and brisk sales.” Detroiters ness Watch Program works flict resolution class called LatinoFest is a community Southwest Sub-Zone event, involving numerous with community businesses “School Rules are also avail- Latino groups and individuals. Community Policing and police officers together able. Graffiti Assemblies have Participation-membership in- (SSCP), located on West on real facts and situations also been integrated into cludes: Margarita De León & Vernor Highway across from that can endanger our safety. schools for grades 4, 5, and 6. Consuelo Hernández (co- El Rancho restaurant, is an “SSCP’s Safety Block According to Marroquin, chairs); Betty Rios & Alvina organization working with Program’s goal, is to promote “One of the organizations that Costilla (Vendors committee), the residents and Police Of- safety with residents while have experienced first hand Andrea Rodríguez & Theresa ficers of Southwest Detroit getting them organized. The their organizers’ classes is Morris (Graphics/Marketing); on all issues related to safety intention of this program is to Casa de Unidad Cultural Arts Roberto Colón (Logistics); Bob and crime. have each street illuminated to and Media Center. Last year Salazar, María Trinidad, & Rosa According to administra- reduce the risk of any unwel- one of SSCP’s organizers Durán (Finance); Tony Rios, Diego Navaira, age 11, performing a Beetle’s song with tive assistant Amparo come activities. Safety Blocks gave an Ethnic Diversity his brother, Emilito, on drums with a proud father in the Arturo Ortiz, & Rico Neller (En- tertainment); and Marisol Espinoza, “Community SSCP offers a home security Class to 14-17 year old teen- background. Ibarra, Dolores Rodríguez, & Policings’ concept is being survey in which SSCP helps agers. Casa de Unidad is LatinoFest es un día para Flo Flores (Volunteers). Citifest, implemented in all the out in home improvement by scheduled to have another LatinoFest III la familia y la comunidad Inc. was contracted for some of households of the area. Each replacing old doors and win- class on Ethnic Diversity on (Continued from Page 1) LatinoFest III was a family the logistics. one of its programs is de- dow locks, thus making homes July 11, 2003.” connection between the two affair, including the entertain- According to Co-chair signed to improve safety and more safer and secure.” Since the creation of regions. ment of Grupo Rio. Margarita De León, “The mis- to prevent crime. The “City Life” pro- Southwest Sub-Zone Com- In fact, the drummer of In the middle of the two- sion of LatinoFest is to enhance “Through the Safety gram is designed for the area munity Policing’ Office Emilio’s troupe has cousins in hour gig, Emilio had his sons the appreciation for, and un- Academy programs, the resi- youth. In collaboration with some seven years ago, infor- derstanding of, the diversity Toledo, including Carlos perform. Diego Navaira, 11, dents learn and are given Children’s Hospital, Commu- mation from Community within Latino culture through Hernández, Jr., drummer for played a guitar singing a popu- different information re- a celebration of the visual, per- nity Policing teaches safety Policing has been displayed Dezeo lar Beetle’s song, with his . forming, culinary, and literary lated to home alone, fire pre- programs such as poison pre- in 501 Southwest businesses, Awesome too were Yvonne brother, Emilito, on the drums. Artist Frank Torres came arts.” vention, safety on the street, vention, motor vehicle safety, 170 community-based orga- Ramos and her dance troupe, from Defiance, painted as a conflict resolution, and in/ fire and burn prevention, and nizations, 22 newspapers, 3 calledLas Chicas & Company. clown so he could paint the Bienvenidos by Consul out the house. pedestrian and bicycle safety. radios and 1 television com- For some, the high point faces of any child or adult who Meza Estrada “In addition to these pro- Schools that have partici- mercial. Rubén Ramos was watching cared to partake in the festivi- Prior to the myriad of enter- grams SSCP has a Business pated in SSCP’s “City Life” SSCP has had 15 training of La Familia band continu- ties. tainment, President Escobar Watch Program for the are Harms Elementary, The academies, 88 crime issue ously being submerged in the Artists Emanuel Enríquez, opened up LatinoFest III by Southwest Detroit Business Core City After School Pro- presentations, 11 business dunk-tank by young sharp- Robert García, and José welcoming the crowd and an- Owners.” gram, South Rademacher Rec- watch networks, 19 commu- shooters hitting their mark. Martínez were also Latino- nouncing that this year the city SSCP’s activities include reation Center, Beard Elemen- nity intervention activities This was a presentation of the mingling with los niños. of Toledo was presenting the a Safety Academy, Business tary, and St. Casimir Grade against crime, and 132 Crime Aurora Gonzalez Community Dozens of vendors had sum of $45,000 to Luciana Watch Program, Safety School. Prevention Classes. and Family Resource Center their children helping in sell- Alonzo of IMAGE of North- Block Program, and “City where Ramos works. ing their Latino food delica- west Ohio for distribution to a Quality of Life Issues are SSCP is here to stay, aid- Tony Rios of Voces Latinas cies and merchandise. variety of Latino organizations Life.” also being taught in schools ing the residents of south- Television was the master of Alvina Costilla, co-direc- including: Adelante, Inc., the According to its director, like Phoenix Academy. Bul- western Detroit. ceremonies. tor with Betty Rios on (Continued on Page 10)
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Rogelio es admirado por su inconfundible simpatia y sencillez que es lo que mas lo destaca ante los demas, y es lo Carla with Rogelio Martínez que lo ayudo a ganarse millones de fans que junto con No papa, tu eres el primero obtener, baratos y nada el cantan sus exito. Rogelio Mi cocinera nueva es un sol. confiables. Martínez mejor conocido ¿Guisa bien? ¿Por qué el hombre quiere como el “EL Niño Apuesto” No, quema todo. tanto a su auto? es uno de los pocos cantantes ¿Has leido mi ultimo libro? Porque es lo único que puede que ha tenido 4 canciones en Pregunta el escritor a un manejar. el top 40 de Billboard, con sus amigo ¿Me amas sólo porque mi canciones “Y Sigues Siendo Si, hasta compré un ejemplar padre me dejó una fortuna? Tu”, “Amame”, “Aqui Estoy ¡Oh! Fuiste tú, Gracias. No, querido. Yo te amaría sin yo”, y “No Me Morire”. ¿Porque cerraron los clubs importar quien te la dejó. Rogelio esta promo- de Billares en México? cionando su calendario y su ul- Porque se comieron los CHISTES MACHISTAS timo disco llamado “Atrevete a tacos. ¿Qué tiene cerca de 20 cm Olvidarme” con el cual Oye comadre, ayer me de largo, más o menos 5 cm de promociona su cancion “It’s Ok” robarón mi cepillo de dientes y ancho y vuelve locas a las que te aseguro esta mas que ahora mi peine… mujeres? “Ok” y otras conciones como Compadre, empiezo a Los billetes de 500. “Amiga Mia” y “Aun Te Amo” sospechar que en esta carcel hay ¿Cuál es el mejor nombre (I’m Still In Love) la cual ladrones. para una mujer? originalmente esta escrita en Mamá, mamá en la escuela Dora. Como en lavaDORA, ingles pero fue traducida por su me dicen mentiroso. limpiaDORA y secaDORA. hermano Juan Martínez, un gran Hay hijo, si tu ni vas ala ¿Por qué es conveniente cantante y compositor que al escuela. tener una mujer como igual que su hermana, Alma Presidente? Martinez han escrito muchi- CHISTES FEMINISTAS Porque le pagamos la mitad simas canciones para Rogelio y Los hombres son como del sueldo. para muchas cantantes mas. palomitas... te satisfacen pero ¿En qué se parece la mujer Rogelio esta a punto de sólo por un ratito. a la cerveza? sacar un nuevo CD y su primer Los hombres son como las Que los hombres la sencillo sera la cancion “Si Tu minifaldas... si no tienes cuidado destapan, la disfrutan y piden Te Vas” asi que check it out y se te suben por las piernas. otra. corre a comprar el CD que te Los hombres son como Es fácil morir por una mujer, Last Saturday, over 10,000 swarmed to LatinoFest III in down- aseguro estara padrisimo. carros usados... fáciles de lo difícil es vivir con ella. town Toledo for fun, food, gritos, and festivity—and to hear the LOS CHISTES DE LA Top 10 singles this week awesome sounds of música latina, including headliner Emilio SEMANA Song title Artist Navaira and Grupo Rio. Los hombres son como las 1. Tal Vez Ricky Martin This was family day with a variety of arts and crafts for los niños hieleras,,, llenalos de cerveza y 2. Para Que La Vida Enrique Iglesias te los puedes llevar a donde tu 3. Amame Alexander Pires including face painting by Defiance, Ohio artist Frank Torres. quieras. 4. Mariposa Tracionera Maná Art included the magnificant paintings of José Martínez, such as Dos hombres muy tacaños, 5. No Hace Falta Un Hombre Jaci Velasquez se fueron a bañar a un arroyo y 6. Me Falta Valor Pepe Aguilar the above oil of his granddaughter, Concepción Martínez. Mr. apostarón 5 centavos al que 7. Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio Marco Antonio solis Martínez had numerous paintings and drawings on display, many durara mas, dentro de agua. 8. Alucinado Tiziano Ferro having patriotic Mexican themes. One in particular stood out— ¡Ambos se ahogaron! 9. Una Vez Mas Conjunto Primavero Hijo, ¿ha llamado un idiota? 10. 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Holland-Sylvania Rd., 419-385-6418 Sat, 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; & Geraldo June 20 & 21, noon to midnight, Festival Latino, featuring Colombian artists Totó salsa, merengue, cumbias, Bowling Green, OH First Spanish Church of God La Momposina, Los Corraleros de Majagual and Sonora Carruseles; food; arts & crafts; 1331 E. Broadway reggae; dancing lessons 9- domingo, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. y más; at the Bicentennial Park and Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio; 614-645-7995. 419-372-2826 Toledo, Ohio 43605 10 p.m; 20 first muchachas Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00 p.m. Website: www.musicintheair.org. June 21, doors open 10:00 PM; Afterhour Festival Latino Party at the Red Zone get in gratis; DJ Joel WFOB 1430 AM Mier. & Vier., 7:00 p.m. Sab., 6:00 p.m. Nightclub, admission $10 before midnight and $15 thereafter; 614-327-4866. Vilchez; 419-699-3269. with Sylvester Duran 419-693-5895 Club Incognito, 4725 Fostoria, sábado, June 21, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., West Michigan Migrant Resource Council is Iglesia Bautista Woodville Rd. near 4-6 p.m. sponsoring the Mexican Consulate at St. Gregory’s Parish Hall, 316 Peach Street, Hart Domingo, 8:30 to 10 a.m. El Buen Pastor MI; to obtain Mexican ID cards (Matricula Consular) and passports. 810-861-2162. Woodville Mall, every Fri- 521 Spencer Road To obtain an ID card, bring proof of Mexican Citizenship (birth certificate) and other Sat., 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., WLFC 88.3 FM Toledo, Ohio 43609 DJs or Live bands; Findlay, OH Rev. Dr. Alberto Martínez ID (voter registration card, primary education certificate, etc.). Cost is $29. To obtain a Miér., 7:00 p.m. Mexican passport you will need a birth certificate, other ID. Cost is $35 for 1 year and hombres must be 21-plus, viernes, Sab., 7:00 p.m. mujeres must be 18-plus; 6 to 9 p.m. Dom., 10:15 a.m., 11:20 a.m., $91 for 5 years. 810-861-2162. call 419-290-6692. 6:00 p.m. June 21-22, 8:00 a.m to 6:00 pm; Flea Market at SS. Peter & Paul Church, south WLEN 103.9 FM 419-381-2648 Toledo; vendors wanted; $10 for one day and $15 for two days for the rental; call 419- Las Palmas Nightclub, Adrian, MI 3247 Stickney Ave; Live La Primera Iglesia Bautista 243-3918 to reserve a table. domingo, 628 Elm Street bands most Saturdays; 1 to 4:30 p.m. July 1, Santana Shaman Tour 2003, 7:30PM; hear the awesome sounds of Santana; corner of Elm & Erie DTE Energy Music Theatre; Exit 89 off of I-75, 7774 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston MI; $50, call 419-476-1363. Toledo, Ohio 43604 Mickey Finn’s, 602 WQTE 95.3 FM Pastor Titular: J. Truett Fogle $31 seating; $3 parking; buy on line at www.palacenet.com. with Lady Di Lagrange St., DJ Tony Pastor Asociado: Jesus Segovia July/julio 12, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Mexican Consul Antonio Meza y compañeros de Adrian, MI Escuela dominical: 10:00 trabajo estarán para ayudar a obtener Matriculas Consulares y pasaportes mexicanos; en Rios, Thurs. 9:00 p.m. to a.m. domingo, SS. Peter & Paul Church, Toledo; midnight. Call 419-246- 3 to 8 p.m. Culto de adoración: 11:00 a.m. 3466. Los cultos son bi-lengual To obtain an ID card, bring proof of Mexican Citizenship (birth certificate) and other The Connection, WKMK 1440 AM 419-241-1546 ID (voter registration card, primary education certificate, etc.). Cost is $29. To obtain a 3126 Lagrange St., live La Explosiva SS. Peter & Paul Mexican passport you will need a birth certificate, other ID. Cost is $35 for 1 year and “La que se escribe Tejano bands every Fri. 728 Guadalupe Street $91 for 5 years. 419-241-5822. con rojo’” Toledo, Ohio 43609 July 13, Gametime is 2:00 p.m., Latino Scholarship Day with the Toledo Mud Hens, & Sat, 419-242-2924. con Batman y Paquita Fr. Richard Notter de la Vernor Dom., 12:00 p.m. Fifth Third Stadium, downtown Toledo; Toledo Mud Hens v. Columbus Clippers; MICHIGAN: Detroit, MI 419-241-5822 Yvonne Ramos sings National Anthem with mariachi and folkloric dancing; first pitch Detroit: Detour lunes a sab., Primera Iglesia Hispana by Latino/a dignitaries; Seating tickets are $10 per ticket with $2 going to scholarship Lounge, 1824 Springwells 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. de Monroe funds. Call Rico at 419-870-6565 or Bob Salazar at 419-893-6227 ext. 7160 for tickets. Street; every Friday night; Alianza Cristiana y July 16, Tall Ships comes to International Park in downtown Toledo. Over 20 WCAR 1090 AM Misionera breathtaking ships will be on display from July 17 to the 20th as part of Ohio’s Baile Cumbia; free Detroit, MI Pastor Jesse Morales cumbia lessons; DJ sábado, 317 E. Front St. Bicentennial. Website: www.tallshipstoledo.com. Call Kelly Rivera, 419-243-8251. Manolito; cumbia, salsa, noon to 5 p.m. Monroe, Michigan 48161 Any listings? Contact Rico at 419-870-6565 or 313-729-4435. Also, always call dom., noon to 4 p.m. Dom., 1:30 p.m. ahead before going to any event in case of last minute time changes or cancellations. ranchera, merengue; 313- Mar. & Jue., 7:00 p.m. 849-0900. 734-848-4271 Club International, New Tejano Band Forming Primera Iglesia Bautista 6060 W. Fort Street; Looking for musicians to Hispana OPORTUNIDADES DE EMPLEO weekly Saturday enter- audition; 3495 Livernois Street tainment; 313-995-4938. Call Tony Avila Detroit, Michigan 48210 Los Galanes, 3362 419-343-8917. Pastor Titular: Carlos Liese COMIDA Y BEBIDA Pastor Asociado: Elí Garza Bagley St., every Friday Estudio Bíblico: Miér., 7:00 p.m. Servidores de banquetes and Saturday, Latino LA PRENSA Escuela Dominical: 10:00 a.m. Personal de banquetes music; 313-554-4444. SERVICE Culto de Adoración: Dom., Luna Pier: Luna Pier 11:00 a.m. Servidores de restaurantes DIRECTORY 313-894-7755 Ballroom; every Saturday Lava platos night; El Baile Grande, Nueva Creación United To be placed in the Methodist Church 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Call 734- Directory of 270 Waterman St. Detroit MI 848-4326. Businesses that Services: Juev. at 7:00 p.m. LIMPIEZA DOMESTICA Royal Oak: Weds, service the Latino & Dom. at 5:30 p.m. Asistente de habitación night; Sky Club, 401 S. community contact Lafayette; Sangria; doors Rico at La Prensa: Editor’s Note: Personal de habitación open at 7 p.m. with free Churches desiring to be included Personal durante la noche dance lessons at 8 p.m; 21 419-870-6565 or in this directory should e-mail and over; proper attire; 313-729-4435; the information to Rico, c/o 586-254-0560. [email protected], or fax to Wyndham Toledo Hotel or at Utica: Argentine 419-255-7700. Gracias. 2 Seagate/calle: Summit [email protected] Tango Detroit, 7758 Contacto: Cindy Villilobos Auburn Road; Tango on 419.255.6173 Wed. & Fri; Salsa on Mon., Swing on Thur; 586-254-0560. Ofelia’s Perfumería Have entertainment? Call Rico at 313-729- Joyeria y 4435 or 419-870- Perfumes 6565, or email to [email protected], ¡No cuesta mucho! or fax to 1-309-214- 419-704-2773 4165. 419-242-4672
• Over 1,000 subscribers receive the electronic version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] if you care to subscribe • June/junio 18, 2003 La Prensa Page 9 Obituaries SERVICES Obituaries ODILIA RUIZ Fully qualified; Mrs. Odilia Ruiz, 73 years, of Radford Drive, passed away peacefully at home Saturday FLORENCIO LÓPEZ 25 yrs. experience: afternoon, May 31, 2003, surrounded by her 10 children and family. Florencio López, age 42, of Toledo, died Friday, June 6, She was born June 15, 1929 in Alice, Texas to Gilberto and Maria (Saenz) Soliz. Odilia worked 24 years for Heinz U.S.A., retiring in 1995. 2003, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center after battling Electric, carpentry, A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she and her husband selflessly Cerebral Palsy. Mr. López, a kind man who loved to sing, was plumbing, sacrificed through the years for the well being of their family. Her unwavering faith was her loved by everyone who knew him. Among other pastimes, refrigerators, heating, underlying strength that brought the family through all the challenges of everyday life. Her his favorite was watching PBA Bowling on television. remodeling; wonderful Mexican dishes earned her great praise as family and friends gathered around the table. He leaves behind to mourn, his father, José López Sr.; She generously volunteered her time at Sts. Peter & Paul Church and at the Northwest Ohio mother, Isabel López; brothers, Jose (Belma) López Jr., Paul Licensed & insured. Developmental Center. She was married to Antonio Ruiz 35 years. He passed away in 1986. Her children survive her: (Christina) López, and Aurelio (Susie) López; sister, Sonya Hamilton, and grandmother, Juanita Maldonado. Also Call 419-242-7539; Maria Ruiz-Meyer (Ralph Meyer), Olga Ruiz, Antonio Ruiz, Jr., Gilberto (Linda) Ruiz, fax: 419-244-6737 mourning his passing are twelve nieces and nephews and Augustine (Melanie) Ruiz, Juan (Sherry) Ruiz, Diana Ruiz-Krause (Robert Krause), Roberto for your estimates (Eugenia) Ruiz, Guadalupe Carper, Linda Ruiz-Bringman (Chad Bringman). seven great-nieces and nephews. The 20 grandchildren are Brandi and Michael Meyer, Brandon Ruiz, Eric, Ryan and Kandyce Ruiz, today! Christie and Jason Ruiz, U.S.M.C., Jamey Ruiz, M.D., Robert, Elena, Antonio and Veronica Ruiz- Krause, Luis and Justice Ruiz, Stephen and Jennifer Carper, Melissa, Conner and Kennedy Bringman,. The great-grandchildren are Antonio Williams and Nikai Nyrai. Also surviving are sister, Genoveva Davila and brothers, Gilberto Soliz, Jr. and Demetrio Soliz, all of Texas. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Velia Campos, Maria Rubio and Rosalinda Trevenio and brother, Have a Web Site? Francisco Soliz. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to her loving caregivers, Herminia “Minnie” Preciado, YOU CAN HAVE ONE FOR AS LOW AS $250 by linking onto Socorro Ruiz and Marie Reyna. La Prensa’s Directory of Hispanic Businesses & Services. A one-page Web Site costs $250! OPENINGS AVAILABLE For example, La Oficina, a thriving business in the ARE YOU LOOKING FOR: heart of the barrio in Detroit, has a Web Site at: a high quality, affordable http://www.laprensatoledo.com/La Oficina.htm. Toddler and Preschool Care Latina Graphics has a Web Site at: http:// www.laprensatoledo.com/Latina.htm. Summer Camp? For the low cost of $250, La Prensa will design a Register now at the Catholic Club! one-page web site for you or your business and link it directly State Licensed onto La Prensa, at La Prensa’s Directory of ¾ Open 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. ¾ Open to children Hispanic Businesses & Services. You won’t have to be ¾ Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks ages 18 months – 14 years concerned with start-up, design or monthly service fees. ¾ Swimming for ages 3+ ¾ We welcome special-needs ¾ Large indoor playground children The total cost for a one-page web address is $250, which ¾ Lots of individual attention ¾ 3 field trips each week for can be viewed internationally and for one year. Annual renewal from our professional, school-age children is only $150 including updating your page. caring teachers Of course, La Prensa can design a full-service web site for you Financial assistance available! or your company at additional expense. Mention this ad and receive Call La Prensa today at 313-729-4435 or 419-870-6565 for a 50% OFF 1st Week Fee one-page Web Site. Become part of the 21st Century and the off your first month! thriving internet market! Catholic Club 1601 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, OH 419.243.7255 “Welcome Indeed - Regardless of Creed”
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Final Thoughts The crowd agreed with MEDICAL Visual Communication LatinoFest III Co-chair Consuelo tumultuous gritos. TRANSCRIPTIONIST Technology Instructor (Continued from Page 4) Hernández informed La Committee member Student Health Services Transcribes medical reports Bowling Green State University Prensa that she was so thank- Marisol Ibarra, a student at Sofia Quintero Arts and and correspondence for med- The successful candidate will have responsibility for Cultural Center, El ful for the support of the vol- the University of Toledo, said, ical staff from dictated notes and unteers and committee mem- “About 5:45 p.m., I was awe- files reports in the medical chart. instruction in undergraduate courses and must demon- Corazón dancing troupe, Provides liaison with the transcrip- bers, “without whom this event struck when Sumakta was tion hardware/software vendor to strate media agility and have a broad knowledge of SS. Peter & Paul, the Mexi- could not have taken place. playing, on how peaceful the assure adequate support for the photography, print, video, audio, and digital imaging and can American Cultural As- system. Maintains general office must be proficient in at least one or more of these areas. “We were lucky with the moment was, as I strolled supplies of the transcription depart- sociation (MACA), the weather. There was so much down the path of booths along ment. May function as lead worker This visionary individual should possess the ability to Farm Labor Organizing fun and family fair, including the Maumee River. if temporary medical transcription- analyze communication problems, conceptualize ideas ists are hired to provide additional Committee (FLOC), El all of the booths, displays, and “I felt incredible peace and hours of service. and create effective solutions. Doctorate plus industrial Tiempo, and the Latin As- food items.” joy watching all the people experience is preferred. Masters degree with significant Minimum Qualifications: sociation of Visual Arts Master of Ceremonies Tony enjoying themselves with the Medical Assistant Degree or Asso- industrial experience is required. Deadline for receipt of (LAVA). Rios said “LatinoFest is good sounds and festivities.” ciate Degree required. General applications is July 7, 2003. The following materials for the city—this was prob- Bob Salazar, Finance Di- computer knowledge and word The Honorable Mexican processing skills required. A mini- should be forwarded to: Consul Antonio Meza ably the largest number of rector along with María mum of two years experience as a VCT Instructor Search Committee Latinos downtown enjoying Trinidad, had to be bushed medical transcriptionist at a hospital Estrada was in attendance College of Technology such a cultural event.” from all the financing that day. or other clinical setting. Salary: Part- and he welcomed the crowd time, 3-4 days/week, administrative Bowling Green State University Rios encouraged the crowd Ditto for the other committee staff position. Administrative grade Bowling Green, OH 43403 and thanked them for sup- to attend similar Latino func- level 12. Salary is commensurate members and volunteers. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts porting the Latino commu- tions, including Latino Schol- Rico Pico, another com- with education and exp. To apply: submit cover letter, resume, and 3 (unofficial is acceptable at this time), a list of five nity. He came with his wife arship Day with the Toledo mittee member, concluded, names, addresses and telephone from Detroit to join in the Mud Hens on Sunday, July “Mucho trabajo, poco numbers of professional references references plus letters of recommendation from three of th postmarked by June 27, 2003 to: those references. 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Development Professional ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Manager, Major and Planned Gifts, full time, TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY Toledo Museum of Art. Manages all aspects of major TOLEDO, OHIO and planned gifts, including developing relationships with potential donors and volunteers, creating and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors that Sealed Bids will be received by the Toledo- presenting funding proposals, identifying and man- Lucas County Port Authority for: aging prospects, coordinating major donor events and assisting with other donor recognition, writing New Canopy Over Walkway and coordination of major benefactor newsletters, Toledo Express Airport and assisting with other development activities and campaigns. Coordinate closely with the Board of This contract is for all labor, material, insurance, and equipment necessary for the construction of two Trustees, administrative support team, and the De- covered walkways, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications to the Port Authority at Toledo velopment, Finance and other Museum staff as Express Airport, 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio 43558. appropriate. Full job description available on our website: ww.toledomuseum.org. Requires bachelor’s Bids will be received at the Port Authority administrative offices at Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport degree in business administration, non-profit man- Highway, Swanton, Ohio 43558 until Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., at which time and place all bids agement or related field with minimum five years will be publicly opened and read aloud. experience in fundraising, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with demonstrated The project consists of two covered walkways: (1) to the short- and long-term parking lots; and (2) to the success in the solicitation of significant major and car rental return lots. planned gifts. Must be able to forge strong working relationships, and engender confidence and trust, Plans, Specifications, Instructions to Proposers, and Forms of Proposal and Contract are on file at the office have strong communication, analytical, planning, of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio organizing and problem-solving skills and be profi- 43558, and may be obtained during normal business hours upon a non-refundable payment of $10.00. The plans cient in Word and Excel; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge will also be on file in the plan room of McGraw-Hill Construction-F.W. Dodge. helpful. To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or mail to Proposals must be submitted on the form included in the Specifications and shall be accompanied by a certified check or an acceptable Proposal Bond with satisfactory surety specifying the Toledo-Lucas County Human Resources Port Authority as the obligee, in the sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total proposal amount. Toledo Museum of Art PO Box 1013 Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. Toledo, OH 43697 EOE The successful bidder will be required to submit a Contract Bond, Maintenance Bond, and Certificate of Insurance. ENFORCEMENT MANAGER Bidders must comply with the Prevailing Wage Rates on Public Improvements in Lucas County, Ohio as The Fair Housing Center, a local progressive civil determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239. rights organization, has an immediate opening for an Enforcement Manager. The Enforcement Manager The Port Authority’s goal for minority/disadvantaged participation in the project shall be eighteen percent will supervise the investigative staff, coordinate in- (18%) and bidder shall provide documentation of its ability to achieve that goal or, if the Port Authority’s goal vestigative and research activities, assist and re- is not attainable by bidder, bidder shall provide an affidavit detailing why that goal was not attained. A bid that solve complaints and monitor compliance. The En- fails to meet this requirement will be considered non-responsive. forcement Manager will assist the Chief Operating Officer in the completion of his responsibilities to The lowest responsive and responsible bid shall be determined in accordance with the Port Authority’s advance the program goals, objectives, and policies Resolution No. 68-00 as found in the General Conditions. of the Fair Housing Center. The Enforcement Man- ager is responsible for the management and perfor- The Port Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicalities as it may deem mance of the investigative staff and will work with the best for their interest. The Port Authority also reserves the right to add or subtract form quantities shown in Chief Operating Officer to shape policy and planning the proposal. for the Enforcement Department.
The ideal candidate will possess the following TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY qualifications: a strong commitment to civil rights; James H. Hartung, President strong writing, presentation and organization skills; demonstrated supervisory experience; the ability to work independently; the ability to manage and super- ACCOUNTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR vise staff and conduct performance evaluations. All A local Hispanic social service agency seeks candidates must hold at least a four-year degree. A Excellent opportunity for a qualified individual an Executive Director for a full time position. Ben- desiring to work in a fast-paced and growing environ- law degree and/or a background in lending are strongly efits. Requirements: BA or Masters in Business preferred. ment. Successful candidate must have a minimum of a B.B.A. with an accounting major with at least 2 Admin or Social Work. Experience in grant writing, fundraising, and fiscal management. Proven skills in To apply: submit a cover letter, resume and the years experience in financial reporting. Good com- names of five professional references along with their puter skills are also a must. Activity Based Costing written and oral communication. Beneficial: 3 or contact information to the Fair Housing Center 1000 and job shop accounting experience would be con- more years of experience in program administration, Monroe Street, Suite 4, Toledo Ohio 43624-1954. sidered a plus. Salary commensurate with experi- an understanding of program development, marketing This position will remain open until filled; however, ence. Excellent benefit package including medical and public relations. Familiarity with ADAS and resumes received on or before Tuesday, July 1, 2003 insurance, 401-k, etc. ODADAS standards, UFMS and other reporting sys- will receive full consideration. tems. Salary base - $40,000 +. Send resume and Submit resumes in confidence to [email protected] or to: cover letter to: NOTICIA Job 1 USA, Art Iron, Inc. Executive Recruiting, There is open enrollment for acceptance of appli- Attn: Linda Beal PO Box 1480, cations for the position of Ohio State Highway Patrol P.O. Box 964 Toledo, OH 43603-1480. Trooper. Toledo, OH 43697-0964 Deadline for submissions: June 20, 2003. AA/EOE When: Until July 31, 2003. Equal Opportunity Employer Where: Any State Highway Patrol Post. Cell (419) 442-2413 Dispatcher On Duty 24/7 Applications are being accepted from individuals interested in becoming an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper. Applicants must be an U.S. citizen SILVER CAB OF OHIO, INC. between the ages of 21 and 34, have a high school CARTER CLEANING SERVICES We Serve Toledo & Surrounding Area diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be in No Job Too Big ¨ No Job Too Call 419-690-3700 Small excellent physical condition. Applicants should We accept VISA and Mastercard contact their local patrol post by telephone to sched- ule an appointment for an interview. Questions Handicap Accessible 520 Madison Ave., Suite 259 should be directed to Recruitment & Minority Rela- Package Deliveries MIKE CARTER Toledo, Ohio 43604 tions Section at 1.866.Trooper. Adrian García Doris M. García • Over 1,000 subscribers receive the electronic version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] if you care to subscribe • Página 12 La Prensa June/junio 18, 2003
Emilio and Raulito performing at last Saturday’s LatinoFest III
El Rancho restaurant, lo- of three children, Edith, rant started by my parents. It cated at 5900 W. Vernor High- Jeanette, and Alfonso, Jr., and really means a lot to me. way in the center of the bar- five grandchildren. “We closed the restaurant for rio, has been in business for Edith operates the El almost two months to expand almost two decades. October Rancho restaurant in Fre- and remodel. We apologize to will be its 20th anniversary mont, Ohio, which opened our customers for any inconve- celebration. in 1993. niences but we are happy that It was started by Alfonso Jeanette manages El we are finally reopened.” and Lucía Avila, who origi- Rancho in Detroit. Pictured above is Jeanette nally hail from San Luís Alfonso, Jr., is an archi- with her parents in the newly Potosí, México. tect in the Los Angeles area. remodeled dining area. More According to Alfonso, Jeanette doesn’t have a about their excellent restaurant “The reason we have done so culinary educational back- can be viewed on line at well is because of the deli- ground but she enjoys her www.elranchomexrest.com. cious food, which is all pre- new duties. She is a graduate pared according to the reci- of Michigan State Univer- pes of my wife, Lucía. sity, majoring in political sci- “El Rancho still uses these ence and French. She also recipes today.” has a Master’s degree in com- Its theme is “El Sabor Que parative religion. James Padilla, President of Ford, Rebeca María Barrera, Mexican Consul Antonio Tu Quieres.” According to Jeanette, “I Meza Estrada, & company at Ford’s “Corazón de mi vida” program announcement. The Avilas are the parents love managing the restau-
July 13th is MARIACHI, LATINO FOLKLORIC DANCING SCHOLARSHIP DAY with the TOLEDO MUD HENS!
Toledo Mud Hens v. Columbus Clippers Sunday, July 13, 2003, at 2:00 p.m.
The National Anthem will be sung by Yvonne Ramos, with a variety of other Latino entertainment scheduled. Sponsored by La Prensa, the Spanish American Organization, & El Camino Real in conjuntion with the support of area organizations including: Adelante, Inc., Aurora Gonzalez Community Center, BRAVO Magazine, Club Incognito, Club Taino $10.00 Puertorriqueño, Hispanic Youth Alliance, Latino Student Union of the University of Toledo, LatinoFest, Latins United,Toledo Lucas MudCounty Hens Hispanic/Latino v. Columbus Democratic Clippers Caucus, & National per ticket Latino Peace Officer’s Association.Sunday, To be July part of13, sea 2003,ting bloc atk, b2:00uy tic kp.m.ets by June 23, 2003. (Seating only) For tickets, call Rico at (419) 870-6565 or Bob Salazar at (419) 893-6227 ext. 7160