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That legislation also México que fue demandado their religious beliefs to refuse que permite a los dueños leyes estatales existentes. service to gays and others, ate passed the bill a day earlier would have allowed people or de negocios argumentar por negarse a tomar fotos de “Vemos una creciente drawing backlash from Demo- on a straight party-line vote of religious groups to sue if they sus creencias religiosas una boda entre hostilidad hacia la crats who called the proposal 17-13. believed they might be subject para negar servicio a gays homosexuales, y dijeron religión”, Josh Kredit, “state-sanctioned discrimina- Brewer doesn’t comment to a government regulation that y otras personas, lo que que Arizona necesita leyes asesor jurídico del grupo. tion” and an embarrassment. on pending legislation, but infringed on their religious she vetoed a similar measure rights. Yarbrough stripped a para proteger a los residentes The 33-27 vote by the generó una reacción Todos los republicanos House sends the legislation to last year. That action, how- provision from the bill in hopes airada de los demócratas del estado de acciones de de la cámara baja, a Republican Gov. Jan Brewer ever, came during an unre- Brewer will embrace the new que consideraron la mano dura de las cortes y las excepción de tres, and puts Arizona back at the lated political standoff, and version. propuesta como agencias del orden. respaldaron la propuesta. forefront of a polarizing piece it’s not clear whether she would Civil liberties and secular “discriminación La propuesta motivó un El Senado la aprobó la of legislation four years after support or reject this plan. groups countered that The legislation comes also Yarbrough and the Center for acalorado debate en la the state enacted an immigra- aprobada por el estado” y víspera por 17 sufragios a tion crackdown that caused a as an increasing number of Arizona Policy had sought to una vergüenza. Cámara de Representantes, favor y 13 en contra, de national furor. conservative states grapple minimize concerns that last La votación de 33-27 en la que se tocaron temas acuerdo con las líneas Similar religious protec- with ways to counter the in- year’s bill had far-reaching and envía la medida ahora como la libertad religiosa, la partidistas. tion legislation has been in- creasing legality of gay mar- hidden implications. During a la gobernadora protección constitucional y Brewer no comenta troduced in Ohio, Mississippi, riage. the Senate debate Wednesday, Arizona’s voters approved Democrats said the bill could los derechos cívicos. Idaho, South Dakota, Ten- republicana Jan Brewer y sobre legislación nessee, and Oklahoma, but a ban on same-sex marriage as allow people to break nearly coloca de nuevo a Ari- Los opositores pendiente, pero el año Arizona’s plan is the only one a state constitutional amend- any law and cite religious free- zona a la vanguardia de mencionaron situaciones pasado vetó una propuesta that has passed. ment in 2008. It’s one of 29 dom as a defense. una legislación contro- hipotéticas en las que gays similar. Ese paso, no ob- Republicans stressed states with such prohibitions, Yarbrough called those versial cuatro años en Arizona podrían sufrir stante, se produjo durante that the bill is about protect- according to the National worries “unrealistic and unsup- Conference of State Legisla- ported hypotheticals” and said negativa de servicio en un ing religious freedom and después que el estado un enfrentamiento político not discrimination. They tures. Federal judges have re- criminal laws will continue to promulgó una ley de con- restaurante o de tratamiento no relacionado, y no estaba frequently cited the case of cently struck down bans in be prosecuted by the courts. trol de la inmigración que médico si un dueño de claro si va a apoyar o a New Mexico photographer Utah, Oklahoma and Virginia, Rep. Chad Campbell of causó furor en todo el negocio tiene objeciones rechazar este nuevo plan. who was sued after refusing but those decisions are under Phoenix, the Democratic mi- país. religiosas hacia la Los votantes de Arizona to take wedding pictures of appeal. nority leader, said during de- Republican Sen. Steve bate that gays and lesbians homosexualidad. Un a gay couple and said Ari- Propuestas similares aprobaron una prohibición zona needs a law to protect Yarbrough called his proposal across the country would get de protección en base a legislador mostró un cartel de los matrimonios people in the state from a First Amendment issue dur- the message that they’re not las creencias religiosas que decía “No se permiten homosexuales como heavy-handed actions by ing the Senate debate. welcome in Arizona. han sido presentadas en gays”, lo que le causó una enmienda constitucional courts and law enforcement. “This bill is not about al- “We’re telling them, ‘We Ohio, Mississippi, Idaho, reprimenda por violar las estatal en el 2008. Es uno The legislation prompted lowing discrimination,” don’t like you. We don’t want Yarbrough said. “This bill is you here. We’re not going to reglas de la cámara baja. a heated debate on the floor of Dakota del Sur, Tennes- de 29 estados con the House, touching on issues about preventing discrimina- protect you,” he said. see y Oklahoma, pero el La propuesta tiene el prohibiciones similares. such as the religious freedom, tion against people who are Senate President Andy plan de Arizona ha sido respaldo del Centro para Jueces federales han constitutional protections and clearly living out their faith.” Biggs, R-Gilbert, said the Demo- el único aprobado. Políticas de Arizona, un anulado recientemente esas civil rights. Democrats say it is an out- crats’ rhetoric was misplaced. Los republicanos grupo conservador que se prohibiciones en Utah, Opponents raised sce- right attack on the rights of “Sometimes people’s gays and lesbians. rhetoric tends to inflame in- opone al aborto y a los narios in which gay people in dijeron que el objetivo Oklahoma y Virginia, pero Arizona could be denied ser- “The heart of this bill would stead of explain,” Biggs said. de la propuesta es matrimonios gay. El grupo esas decisiones están bajo vice at a restaurant or refused allow for discrimination ver- “And I would suggest if there proteger la libertad dijo que la medida es apelación. medical treatment if a busi- sus gays and lesbians,” said is going to be a backlash be- ness owner thought homo- Sen. Steve Gallardo, D-Phoe- cause of 1062 ... it will be- sexuality was not in accor- nix. “You can’t argue the fact cause of the intemperate and dance with his religion. One that bill will invite discrimi- inaccurate rhetoric.” lawmaker held up a sign that read “NO GAYS ALLOWED” in arguing what could hap- pen if the law took effect, draw- ing a rebuke for violating House rules. The bill is backed by the Center for Arizona Policy, a social conservative group that opposes abortion and gay marriage. The group says the proposal is needed to protect against increasingly activist federal courts and simply clari- fies existing state law. “We see a growing hostil-

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CALDWELL, Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela, 20 de “Si eso no es un sistema que la violencia estalló en buena WASHINGTON, DC, 14 los jueces de inmigración han No está claro qué ha llevado feb. de 2014 (AP): Líderes de la totalitario, entonces que nos parte del país. de feb. de 2014 (AP): fallado a favor de los a los jueces a favorecer a un oposición venezolana expliquen qué pasa en el país”, Los fiscales decidieron no Inmigrantes que esperan ser inmigrantes en cerca de la mitad creciente número de condenaron al gobierno el jueves dijo Smolansky. “¿De qué vale formularles acusaciones más deportados han tenido éxito de los 42.816 casos que han inmigrantes para que por su intento de reprimir al tener elecciones si aquí no se graves como homicidio y creciente en cortes de revisado, informó el organismo. permanezcan en Estados movimiento de protesta usando garantizan los derechos humanos, terrorismo en una audiencia a la inmigración de acuerdo con En 2013 el gobierno ganó el Unidos. Las leyes en la mate- mano dura al ordenar operativos no hay separación de los poderes que compareció López ante un datos de la corte. 52% de los casos. ria no han cambiado en los nocturnos que han convertido a públicos. La democracia no se juez en una base militar ubicada Casi la mitad de los Los inmigrantes han tenido últimos años pero el gobierno muchos lugares del país en zonas limita a elecciones, eso es un en las afueras de Caracas. inmigrantes que esperan ser más éxitos en California, Nueva sí ha modificado la forma en peligrosas. concepto muy cobarde, Nicolás López, de 42 años, podría deportados ganó sus casos el y Oregon, mientras los jueces de que las aplica. La policía, soldados de la Maduro”. enfrentar una pena de al menos año pasado de acuerdo con la Georgia, Luisiana y Utah han En 2011 el gobierno revisó Guardia Nacional y miembros de El presidente Nicolás Maduro diez años de prisión. oficina de compensación de dado la razón al gobierno con cientos de miles de casos los llamados colectivos y sus seguidores, por su parte, La esposa del líder opositor, registros de la Universidad más frecuencia, indica el análisis. pendientes en las cortes de pululaban por las calles de la dicen que las crecientes protestas Lilian Tintori, envió un mensaje Syracuse, que recopila y “Las estrategias de aplicación inmigración en un esfuerzo capital y de otras ciudades donde en contra su gobierno socialista en la cuenta de Twitter de López, estudia registros de de la ley y las políticas están para reducir el rezago de disparaban indiscriminadamente en este rico país petrolero que que tiene más de dos millones de acusaciones federales. diseñadas para destinar la 300.000 juicios que no se salvas, en espasmos de violencia afronta serias dificultades seguidores, diciendo que tras El gobierno pierde cada mayoría de sus recursos a la habían desahogado. Decenas que se han repetido en las noches económicas, hacen parte de un una audiencia judicial fue vez más casos de deportación seguridad pública, la seguridad de miles fueron descartados de los últimos días. intento de golpe de estado “ratificada medida privativa d desde 2009. nacional y las amenazas de pero actualmente hay más de Henrique Capriles, dos veces patrocinado por la derecha y los libertad. El cambio está en cada El análisis dado a conocer seguridad en las fronteras”, dijo 360.000 pendientes. candidato a la presidencia por opositores “fascistas” que viven uno d (sic) nosotros. No se rindan. el jueves no indica cuántos la vocera de Inmigración y Kathleen Campbell parte de una coalición opositora, en el país y el extranjero. En Yo no lo haré”. casos fueron apelados por los Aduanas Gillian Christensen. Walker, abogada en la materia dijo que el gobierno ha reprimido particular ha culpado a Estados La afirmación de Tintori fue abogados de la Policía de Los simpatizantes de la residente en El Paso, Texas, brutalmente las protestas al ir tras Unidos. confirmada por un juzgado. Inmigración y Aduanas _que inmigración acusan al gobierno dijo que es muy pronto para estudiantes y otros manifestantes Maduro además se ha En un discurso transmitido representan al gobierno en las de Barack Obama de deportar a saber qué significan los datos y, en algunos casos, irrumpir en comprometido a tomar medidas en cadena nacional, Maduro cortes de inmigración_ y muchas personas aunque los para la inmigración. “Las los apartamentos de ellos para enérgicas en contra las protestas, había sugerido que López obtuvieron éxito. El gobierno republicanos dicen que el verdaderas implicaciones de arrestarlos y acusarlos de sobre todo en el Táchira, estado permanecería en la cárcel y que puede apelar las decisiones presidente es muy indulgente con estas cifras son turbias y la participar en un intento de golpe fronterizo con Colombia al iba a enfrentar cargos penales. de la corte de inmigración ante las personas que viven en Estados gente no debe llegar a de estado. occidente del país, donde los “A gente como ésta, como la Junta de Apelaciones en la Unidos sin residencia legal. Casi conclusiones apresuradas”, “¿Quieren una guerra civil en disturbios ha sido particularmente Leopoldo López, que materia, que depende del 2 millones de inmigrantes han dijo Walker. nuestro país? ¿Cuántos muertos fuertes. lamentablemente toma el Departamento de Justicia. sido expulsados por la agencia Alicia A. Caldwell está en o heridos más quieren? ¿Es que El Ministerio del Interior dijo camino de la violencia, del Desde que en octubre dedicada a esa materia desde que Twitter: www.twitter.com/ acaso el gobierno puede obviar el jueves que enviará un batallón atajo... Va a responder” ante la comenzó el año fiscal 2014 Obama tomó el poder. acaldwellap que en el país hay colas para de paracaidistas para restaurar el justicia. “Yo dije ‘va a una cárcel comprar comida y no se orden. (López)’ y así fue, y así lo haré lacrimógenos, chorros de agua y motocicletas, montadas por una La oposición está consiguen las medicinas?”, se El anuncio se produjo horas con todos los fascistas”. balas de goma. mezcla de policías y tropas de la planeando una oleada de preguntó Capriles en una rueda después de que un juez “No acepto que se rete al Varios disparos se Guardia Nacional, así como de marchas en el país el sábado de prensa. dictaminara que hay suficiente pueblo de Venezuela, a la escucharon en el centro de agrupaciones paramilitares para protestar por el David Smolansky, alcalde de evidencia para mantener preso al Constitución, al Estado y el que Caracas mientras que Maduro progubernamentales conocidas encarcelamiento de López, la un distrito en Caracas y miembro líder opositor López, quien se lo rete, tiene que ir allí, a la hablaba en televisión y en como “colectivos”. creciente delincuencia, la del partido Voluntad Popular, entregó el martes a las autoridades, justicia”, agregó. momentos en que vídeos y fotos En los vídeos que circulan escasez de bienes y servicios dijo que el arresto de su líder, en una escena con algo de Durante la noche del circulaban en redes sociales y por las redes sociales, se pueden básicos y la tasa de inflación Leopoldo López, y la agresiva espectacularidad, ante miles de miércoles, los manifestantes en mostraban a varias personas con ver a policías y a tropas de la de más del 50 por ciento, que persecución a la que han sido simpatizantes que lo vitoreaban, Caracas y otras ciudades del país heridas de gravedad y en estado Guardia Nacional que persiguen ha hecho más difícil la vida objeto otros dos miembros de la luego de ser acusado de provocar incendiaron basura en las calles de inconsciencia. manifestantes en las calles y les para muchos de los casi 30 agrupación política por una de incendios e incitar a la violencia y lanzaron piedras a soldados de Los detalles y condiciones disparan balas de goma. millones de habitantes que las olas más duras de la represión en una masiva marcha celebrada la Guardia Nacional, que a su que rodearon estas Los disparos competían en la viven en Venezuela. política en décadas en el país. el 12 de febrero, en momentos en vez les dispararon gases circunstancias no pudieron ser noche con la algarabía de los La corresponsal de The As- verificada independientemente. ciudadanos que proferían insultos sociated Press en Caracas, En la noche, el traqueteo de y golpeaban cacerolas desde los Fabiola Sánchez y el periodista disparos se mezclaba con el balcones de sus apartamentos en Andrés Rosati contribuyeron a rugido de enjambres de señal de protesta. esta crónica. Página 4 La Prensa—Michigan February 28, 2014 LISD TECH Center’s Reverse Job Fair gives manufacturers sneak peek at future stars Manufacturers in and from the LISD TECH around Lenawee County Center’s Advanced will get a chance to meet Manufacturing, Al- future engineers, design- ternative Energy & ers, machinists, welders, Robotics, Welding and other star future em- Technology, and En- ployees at the: gineering, Design & LISD TECH Center’s CAD programs are Inaugural Reverse Job taking part in the Re- Fair Has been RESCHED- verse Job Fair. South ULED TO: Central Michigan Works!, be entering the job market Friday, March 7, 2014, Lenawee Now, the Jackson in June, others are looking from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Area Manufacturing Asso- for after-school, weekend, 1372 North Main Street, ciation, and Siena Heights or summer jobs, and still Adrian MI. 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Now it’s time for us The names and nomina- Award-winning film Released just this past have been named finalists to honor them.” tion packages of the four producer Jason Jones will December was a new film, for the Toledo-Area Jefferson Award Judges regional winners will be be the featured speaker at 40. 40 takes on the heated Jefferson Awards, it was an- Florence Buchanan, Thomas sent to the national selec- Heartbeat of Toledo’s an- issue of abortion and looks nounced—They are Linda Backoff, Judy Seibenick, tion committee. The Ameri- nual fundraising banquet. at its impact on our nation Bayer, Kristopher Ford Weber, Gary can Institute of Public Ser- The banquet is planned for over the last 40 years. Brickman, Tom Dibling, Willoughby, and P. 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Have a Classified Ad? Email ad to [email protected] for cost! 419-241-8284 Page 6 La Prensa February 28, 2014 Adiós a Simón Díaz empañado por cierre de calles OBITUARIES Por JORGE RUEDA, Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela, 20 en la red social de ANTONIO FLORES de feb. de 2014 (AP): Cientos microblogueo. de personas acudieron en los Díaz falleció el miércoles Antonio “Tony” Flores, age 89, passed away at home on Sunday February 17, 2014. últimos dos días a ver los restos en su casa en Caracas luego He was born to Candelerio Flores and Balbina Peña on April 13, 1924, in Robstown, TX. de Simón Díaz, el más famoso de un largo padecimiento. He was the loving brother of 5 siblings. Tony served with pride as a World War II veteran. y querido de los cantautores Tenía 85 años. After 20 years, he retired from the Ford Stamping plant in Monroe, MI. He was a member venezolanos, que se mantiene El féretro, cubierto con una Su voz por décadas of Latins United/Latinos Unidos social club and loved to be with family and friends. desde el miércoles en capilla bandera nacional, será retirado mantuvo vivo el canto a las Antonio is survived by two brothers, one daughter, 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchil- ardiente en un cementerio del en la tarde del viernes para faenas de ordeño y el arreo de este de Caracas. proceder con su sepultura. ganado, que parecía dren, 8 great-great- grandchildren and many other family and friends. He is preceded in Pero sus familiares y amigos El cantante Servando condenado a la extinción por death by his loving wife, Lupe Flores, his parents, and three sisters. estiman que como Primera _ del dúo venezolano el desarrollo tecnológico y la consecuencia de las protestas Servando y Florentino_ interminable migración del JUAN D. GONZÁLEZ y cierre de vías en Caracas son también pidió que despejen campesino a la ciudad. Su obra Juan D. “Mingo” González, age 63, of Land O’ Lakes, FL, passed away Wednesday, muchos más los que se han las calles de la capital y recordó profundamente provinciana, visto impedidos de despedir al a opositores y oficialistas que se extendió a todo el mundo, February 19, 2014. Mingo was born in Lares, Puerto Rico and moved to Florida from cantautor de melodías como el su padre Alí Primera, un a los más variados géneros Lorain, Ohio in 2005. He retired from the City of Lorain. Mingo was a family man who mundialmente conocido cantante, compositor y musicales, a todos los tiempos. had a strong work ethic. “Caballo Viejo”, que se ha activista político que militó Gipsy Kings, un grupo fla- He enjoyed working around the house, gardening, and he took pride in maintaining traducido a 12 idiomas y se ha en el Partido Comunista de menco del sur de Francia, tuvo his home and vehicle. grabado en más de 350 Venezuela y luego en el su mayor éxito con “Caballo He is survived by his significant other Gladys and his children; Juan Jr. (Iris), Efrain versiones. centro-izquierdista Viejo (Bamboleo)”. El tema El país actualmente Movimiento al Socialismo, original de Díaz, de acuerdo a (Santina), Elizabeth (Eric), Step-Children; Hector (Janet), Leticia (Jeffery), and three enfrenta una difícil situación mantuvo con Díaz una cercana registros de la industria grandchildren. luego de más de una semana de relación de amistad y respeto discográfica, ha sido traducido protestas callejeras en Caracas pese a sus diferencias a 12 idiomas y se ha grabado y otras ciudades del interior. ideológicas. en más de 350 versiones, lo End of the Line: “Soy afortunada de poder “Hermanos tienen derecho que la coloca entre las 20 Final Collingwood Arts Center Residents Show estar aquí porque vivo cerca a protestar, pero Simón Díaz canciones más grabadas en la del cementerio, pero mi mamá también ... tiene derecho a ser historia de la música. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, 7PM-11PM y dos hermanas que viven en despedido, despejen la vía al En el 2008, por una The Collingwood Arts Center’s last residential art show, featuring unique Horizonte (una urbanización cementerio del este”, escribió iniciativa de sus admiradores, visual artists, live musical performances and spoken word performances. Please del noreste de Caracas) fueron Servando en Twitter. Díaz recibió el premio del help the residents of the Collingwood Arts Center raise funds to facilitate their aterrorizadas toda la noche por “Simón Díaz no era Consejo Directivo de la relocation. As you may have heard, the Collingwood Arts Center has discontinued motorizados armados, socialista, Alí Primera sí lo Academia Latina de la their residency program due to significant infrastructure issues. This decision has guardias nacionales fue, pero se amaban y Grabación, que otorga el Latin disparando y guarimbas respetaban, porque su amor Grammy. Un grupo llamado resulted in the 28 resident artists being forced to find new homes in only 30 days. (barricadas) con cauchos patriota era mayor que su amor Venezolanos en Hollywood, We will have art work for sale and auction, live performers and more in our quemados y tienen miedo de político”, acotó en otro conformado en 2007 por community’s last art show. For more information, stay tuned and RSVP on salir de la casa y luego no poder mensaje. cineastas, productores, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/204530939753507/ or contact regresar”, dijo Angela Ugüeto, “Canción mansa para un actores, técnicos, Boyd Hambleton at 567-454-0922, 2413 Collingwood Ave., Toledo. un ama de casa de 27 años. pueblo bravo” y “Mujer del camarógrafos, maquilladores, Los cierres de vías, incluida Vietnam”, entre otras lanzó una campaña de la principal autopista que canciones de corte recolección de firmas a través enlaza el este y oeste de revolucionario de Alí Primera, de Facebook y consiguieron Caracas, ha dificultado el se convirtieron en himnos para que lo distinguieran en la traslado de muchos a sus los militantes de grupos víspera del Grammy Latino. trabajos, escuelas y hogares. izquierdistas venezolanos y Nacido el 9 de agosto de La hija del popular melómanos de distintos 1928 en el poblado agrícola cantautor, Bettsimar Díaz, a estratos sociales. El músico de Barbacoas, a unos 110 través de su cuenta de Twitter, falleció en un accidente de kilómetros al sur de Caracas, se lamentó que probablemente tránsito en 1985. Díaz compuso más de 200 muchos de sus admiradores no En cuanto a la obra de canciones y grabó 70 álbumes, alcanzarán a ver al Tío Simón, Simón Díaz, sus el primero de ellos en 1963. como le llaman cariñosamente composiciones, que evocaban Varios los hizo con otro varias generaciones de la más auténtica comunión inmortal y curiosamente poco venezolanos tras un exitoso entre el hombre y la naturaleza, conocido músico venezolano, programa infantil de televisión. fueron difundidas por artistas Hugo Blanco, autor de “En nombre de todos lo que que incluyen a Julio Iglesias, “Moliendo café”. están queriendo llegar al Caetano Veloso, Plácido Además de cantante y com- Cementerio del Este a despedir Domingo, Mercedes Sosa, positor, fue actor, comediante a Tío Simón, pido abran el Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades y y productor de radio y paso. Gracias”, escribió la hija Richard Claydermann. televisión.

Visit us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/laprensa1 Febrero 28, 2014 La Prensa1.com Page 7 Mexicano Vergara vende a Chivas USA CREW signs Costa Rican Giancarlo González NUEVA YORK, 20 de La MLS informó que en beneficiosa para todos Feb. 21, 2014: The Co- departure for Nor- feb. de 2014 (AP): El los próximos días nombrará a involucrados”. lumbus Crew today an- way, González empresario mexicano Jorge un nuevo presidente para Vergara había sido nounced that it has signed played with Vergara vendió el equipo asumir el puesto y confirmó duramente criticado por el Costa Rican National Team Alajuelense of Chivas USA a la Major que el entrenador, Wilmer pobre desempeño de defender Giancarlo Costa Rica’s League Soccer (MLS), que Cabrera, quien se unió al club Chivas USA, que la González. The 26-year-old Primera Division el jueves anunció el 9 de enero, continuará en temporada pasada tuvo el centerback most recently and made 57 regu- oficialmente la su posición. segundo peor récord de la played in Norway’s lar-season appear- transacción. Se informó que la MLS liga con seis ganados, 20 Tippeligaen for two seasons ances and scored Vergara fue parte del planea vender al equipo a un perdidos y ocho empates, after playing in Costa Rica’s six goals from grupo original de nuevo grupo que se además que tenían la peor Primera League from 2008- 2009-2012 after inversionistas que compró comprometerá a construir un asistencia de la MLS con 2012. González will be joining the club for un equipo de expansión, el estadio y a mantener al un promedio de 8.366 afi- added to the roster pending a portion of the cual comenzó a jugar en equipo en Los Ángeles, Cali- cionados por encuentro. receipt of his International club’s 2008-2009 2005, y él junto con su fornia. Desde que asumieron el Transfer Certificate (ITC) CONCACAF esposa Angélica Fuentes se El club seguirá usando el control total en 2012, and P-1 Visa. Per club and Champions convirtieron en dueños mote de Chivas USA en la Vergara y Fuentes también MLS policy, additional League run. During únicos del club en 2012. temporada 2014 y el próximo fueron acusados de actos terms of the signing were 2011-2012 Vergara es también el año será rebautizado por los discriminatorios. Dos not disclosed. CONCACAF dueño de las Chivas de nuevos dueños. entrenadores de sus “Giancarlo is a very ex- Champions Guadalajara de la liga de Vergara es dueño de los filiares, Daniel Calichman perienced, young and prom- League play – fútbol mexicana. derechos de marca y uso del y Theothoros ising centerback,” said González’s second “Agradecemos a Jorge nombre Chivas, pero aceptó Chronopoulos, Sporting Director and Head experience in the tournament ber 7) and most recently Vergara y Angélica Fuentes que la MLS lo siga usando presentaron demandas por Coach Gregg Berhalter. “He – he made six appearances, started in the 2-1 win for Los por su compromiso con la durante la transición. discriminación en mayo has experience in Europe including an August 25, 2011 Ticos over Mexico on Octo- Major League Soccer”, dijo “Exploramos oportun- pasado en la Corte Supe- and international experience Group A match in Carson, ber 16, 2013. González also el Comisionado de la MLS, idades de vender a otros grupos, rior de Justicia de Los with the Costa Rican Na- California against the LA Gal- represented his country on Don Garber. “Jorge fue de pero creemos que vender la Ángeles, afirmando que tional Team. He’s been a axy (a 2-0 Galaxy win) and two occasions at the Under- los primeros en creer en la franquicia a la MLS en forma fueron despedidos por no solid starter all through FIFA starting defender – and now 20 level. liga. Juntos acordamos que acelerada es de beneficio para ser mexicanos ni de origen World Cup Qualifying for Crew boss – Gregg Berhalter. es mejor vender el club a todos involucrados, hispano. Costa Rica and we feel he is Internationally, González Photo of Giarcarlo González nuevos dueños”. incluyendo los jugadores y la Chivas USA arranca la going to be a good addition has earned 31 total caps for courtesy of Columbus Crew No se revelaron los fiel afición del club”, dijo temporada 2014 de la MLS to our team. Costa Rica dating back to his Communications. términos económicos del Vergara. “Resultó ser una el 9 de marzo cuando recibe “He’s dangerous on of- debut against Peru in a friendly acuerdo. transacción eficiente y al Chicago Fire. fensive set pieces and he’s a on October 9, 2010. In total, TRANSACTION: Crew good passer of the ball,” con- González has scored two goals signs Giancarlo González as Venezuela presente en Premio Lo Nuestro tinued Berhalter. “He’s good for his country, including a a Discovery Signing on Feb- Por GISELA SALOMON, Associated Press in one-v-one tackling and tally in the May 25, 2012 ruary 21, 2014. he has leadership qualities. friendly against Guatemela Name: Giancarlo González MIAMI, 20 de feb. del 2014 Royce, en tanto, obtuvo deco, repleto de luces de neón multicolores y pantallas He’s proven that he can win and the game-winning goal to Pronunciation: JEE-anne- (AP): Prince Royce se también los reconocimientos with Alajuelense in Costa secure Costa Rica’s Copa carlo González consagró el jueves como a artista masculino tropical y gigantes, que se transformaba permanentemente para Rica and with the Costa Rica Centroamericana 1-0 win over Position: Defender artista Premio Lo Nuestro del artista tropical National Team, so we like Honduras alongside Crew for- Height: 6’3” año y Marc Anthony cosechó contemporáneo del año. parecer diferente en cada número musical. all of those qualities.” ward and fellow countryman Weight: 185 cuatro galardones, entre ellos Marco Antonio Solís González joins the Black Jairo Arrieta on January 27, Born: February 8, 1988 in el de artista tropical. Pero la triunfó como mejor artista pop A los cuatro galardones de Marc Anthony se sumó otro & Gold from Norwegian First 2013. Across his 31 caps, San Jose, Costa Rica principal protagonista de la masculino, América Sierra Division side Vålerenga González has seen time in 10 Hometown: San Jose, Costa noche fue Venezuela, y una como mejor solista o grupo más: el Premio a la Excelencia, en reconocimiento de su no- where he made 27 appear- friendlies, three CONCACAF Rica lluvia de artistas aprovechó revelación y Pitbull como ances and scored three goals Gold Cup matches, four Copa Citizenship: Costa Rica para desearle paz y enviarle mejor artista urbano. table trayectoria como uno de los artistas más exitosos la over one and a half full sea- Centroamerica tilts and 14 Acquired: Signed as a Dis- apoyo al pueblo de esa nación Marc Anthony dijo que sons. In 2013, González FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. covery Signing on February suramericana. quería aprovechar para música latina y estrella cross- over con éxitos en inglés. El made 25 appearances – in- He started in both 2013 FIFA 21, 2014 El dúo venezolano Chino reconocer a sus “hermanos cluding 20 starts – and scored World Cup Qualifier matches Previous Experience: y Nacho triunfó como mejor venezolanos”: “No están so- salsero neoyorquino de origen puertorriqueño, que ha three goals in his second sea- against the United States in Vålerenga (2012-2013), grupo de música tropical, pero los, fuerza mi gente. Que Dios son in Norway. Prior to his 2013 (March 27 and Septem- Alajuelense (2008-2012) lejos de festejar pidió “respeto me los bendiga”, dijo el astro vendido más de 12 millones a la vida” en su país, poco puertorriqueño. de discos a nivel mundial, después que los presentadores “El común denominador recibió su primer Premio Lo Chiquinquirá Delgado, es que estamos uniéndonos Nuestro en 1994 y desde también venezolana, y Pedro todos los que tenemos el entonces ha obtenido 22, Moreno sacaron la bandera micrófono para apoyar a Ven- incluidos los del jueves. Así, tricolor y dijeron: “Venezuela ezuela”, expresó por su parte se ha convertido en el solista no estás sola, estamos el mexicano Solís al recibir su masculino con más de estos contigo”. estatuilla; mientras que Oscar galardones. “Es muy difícil sonreír ... D’León pidió “Felicidad, paz Antes de recibir el premio pero es momento de que para mi Venezuela” mientras especial de manos de Pitbull, alcemos la voz por un país cerraba el espectáculo junto a Marc Anthony cantó su éxito donde se perdió el respeto a la los Gigantes de la Salsa. “Tu amor me hace bien” y dos vida, por un país donde el La ceremonia comenzó con canciones más recientes, fanatismo a las ideas un número del puertorriqueño “Cambio de piel” y la dividieron al pueblo”, Victor Manuelle, que estrenó galardonada “Vivir mi vida”. manifestó Chino al recibir el su nuevo tema “Mi salsa alegra En la gala también se galardón. la fiesta”, especialmente celebraron los 25 años de “Viva Venezuela libre de creado para Premio Lo Nuestro carrera artística de la rockera violencia”, expresó Nacho, a y dedicado a Venezuela, mexicana Alejandra Guzmán. su lado, mientras el público mientras el público lo aplaudía Después de un video que coreaba “Venezuela, Venezu- de pie. resumió sus logros, la cantante ela”. Le siguió el español presentó su éxito “Mi peor Además de obtener el Enrique Iglesias, que también error” en un escenario que premio de artista tropical, Marc presentó por primera vez dos simulaba ser una sala Anthony logró el de disco del sencillos de su próximo disco congelada, cuyas ventanas año, canción del año y artista “Sex+Love”, a la venta el 18 virtuales mostraban un día gris tropical del año, de marzo. En la tarima se le de invierno en plena nevada. convirtiéndose en el máximo unieron el mexicano Marco Desde el comienzo, Ven- ganador de la noche. Antonio Solís y luego el ezuela estuvo en boca de los El cantautor mexicano cubano-estadounidense artistas. Gerardo Ortiz, la difunta Jenni Pitbull, para interpretar con él “Quiero que recemos por la Rivera y el príncipe de la “El perdedor” y “Freak”, paz en Venezuela”, expresó el bachata, Prince Royce, respectivamente. presentador de la gala, el galán lograron tres premios cada uno. En la sala de prensa, tras su cubano de telenovelas Will- Rivera, quien falleció en actuación, Enrique Iglesias iam Levy apenas se presentó un accidente aéreo en también se refirió a Venezu- en el escenario. Su compañera diciembre del 2012, ganó en ela, donde dijo tener muchos en la conducción, la cantante los rubros de artista femenina amigos. y actriz Ninel Conde, asintió: pop, artista femenina regional “A toda la gente de Ven- “Queremos mandar mucha mexicana y canción pop del ezuela, sobre todo mucha paz. fuerza para Venezuela”, dijo año, por “Detrás de mi Lo que está pasando en Ven- antes de presentar al ganador ventana”. ezuela es catastrófico”, del premio al mejor video: “Doy muchas gracias a Dios manifestó el artista español y “Propuesta indecente” de porque a pesar de que la tiene de inmediato accedió a sujetar Romeo Santos. allá, ella sigue siendo entre sus manos la bandera de Acompañado por un grupo victoriosa en la tierra”, dijo su la nación Caribeña para una de jóvenes con las bocas madre de Rivera, Rosa foto, a pedido de una tapadas con una mordaza que Saavedra, al aceptar los periodista. decía “abuso”, Jean Carlos galardones junto a Chiqui, una El espectáculo, televisado Canela también dedicó su de las hijas de la Diva de la en vivo por Univision, tuvo reciente canción “Irreparable” Banda. lugar en un escenario estilo art (Continua en la p. 11) TOLEDO, COLUMBUS SALES: 419-944-6430 Página 8 La Prensa February/febrero 28, 2014

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Save the date for MidWest LatinoFest 2014 Saturday, June 7th If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, vendor, volunteer, and/or advertiser contact: Nanette Nieto 419.944.6430 Adrianne 419.870.2797 Page 10 La Prensa February Pa13e 28, 2014 12 Believe Center boxing club reaches out to youth at Aurora González Community Center By Kevin Milliken, La Prensa Correspondent 14-year old Christina and his brothers had the ben- it—and none of us ended up learning a lot of teamwork Livingston breathlessly efit of a boxing gym in his in jail.” along the way. worked her way through a backyard growing up. Now Urbina is trying to “Not when you’re in the series of jumping jacks be- “Boxing’s been my whole pass down to a new genera- gym. When you go out in fore pausing for a quick rest. life. As a kid, I wanted to do tion what he learned as a combat, yes, it’s you and him. The Harvard Elementary it so bad,” he explained. “As kid—what kept his family But in the gym, they push seventh-grader could have I got older, I wasn’t in the together. each other,” he explained. spent this Friday evening physical peak for it. So I’ve “I just have a passion for “You spar, work the bag, hanging out with friends, but turned it toward the kids and it,” he said. “My brothers did doing pushups. We do drills, she chose to spend it work- still get the same rush from it. My dad had champions see who’s the best, keep them ing out in the Believe Center it.” before. So I guess it’s just in competitive. We stay on each boxing gym. Urbina works in landscap- the bloodlines with us. Even other in the gym. Even the “To keep me busy, to keep ing by day. But two hours my grandpa did the fight- kids stay on me when I work me exercising, to stay in each evening, five days a ing.” out in the gym. They try to shape,” she said of her deci- week, he turns his attention At the Believe Center, the push me. In the ring, it may My goal is to keep sports “We can’t give them sion to hit the gym. “I like the toward kids who are growing young boxers are forced to be individual—but you still alive and boxing’s the only much. Sometimes it’s just sport—a lot of moving up in the Old South End like focus. Tutors help them with have each other, cheering thing we didn’t do.” crackers and cheese, a bowl around.” he did. homework. There’s also a each other.” The Believe Center now of soup, or grilled-cheese,” After all, she’s working “Most of them are in be- rule—cell phones and com- The youngest boxer is hosts dance classes and a ten- said Ms. Durán. “Today my off some nervous energy, as havioral school. Some of puters are off limits while eight years old. But Urbina is nis program in addition to its sister made turkey sand- she anxiously anticipates her them come here and act completing a two-hour daily willing to work with kids as initial sports since it opened wiches. Every day we try to competitive debut in the ring tough. But they get to doing workout and training. young as seven to see if they nearly two years ago. Accord- give them a little something March 1, 2014. Her first box- the workout, it ain’t the “A lot of kids just want to like the sport. ing to Durán, kids walk in their stomach.” ing competition will be a same,” he explained with a be doing games or on the “Their faces light up. It’s through the front doors more Nearly two years later, Ms. measuring stick as she pre- grin, knowing that when the phone all day,” he said. priceless when they win, be- than 1,100 times each week Durán still sticks to the core pares for more serious bouts kids get in the boxing ring, “Around here, they know if cause they didn’t think for various programs. mission of the Believe Cen- which will start in Septem- they find out just how tough, they’re doing boxing from 5 they’d be doing this. Some “People still don’t know ter. ber. Sparring with teammates or not, they really are. “Some to 7, they can’t answer.” of them are pretty tough,” he who we are. We have no fund- “We believe we’ve made will only get her so far. of them stay. Some of them “We have a no TV, no said. ing for our boxing program,” a difference in every child’s So Christina closed her go. But a lot of them end up Internet zone here, because Urbina has every confi- she lamented. The center life,” she said. “We do. When eyes and visualized victory. staying.” they can do that at home,” dence he has some future continues to run entirely they come in, they hold the “Me winning and having a While Urbina put kids said Ms. Durán, laughing. Golden Gloves winners in the with volunteers. Even the doors open for other people. fun time doing it” is how she through workout drills on “When they’re here, they gym. boxing program’s tutoring They’re really respectful and described what she saw. The one side of the Believe Cen- concentrate on the games, “Oh yeah, for sure—we sessions are run by retired it’s really nice. Even parents young Latina has only been ter, volunteers were putting their ability, and whatever just have to get them moving schoolteacher Maria tell us when they get home, boxing for three months, but away chairs from a funeral activity they’re doing here— faster,” he said. “We’ve got a Martinez and a volunteer they’re so tired they take a she already has her sights set reception held earlier in the not phones. They ask me for couple of them that are com- helper. Somehow, someone shower and go to sleep—the on Golden Gloves someday. day. The family had buried a the wireless code, but I tell ing around really well.” always manages to answer a kids don’t act up.” She also has motivated her young man “who had given them I don’t know it.” call for help in the neighbor- But Ms. Durán also stated younger brother to try the a ride to another” to East To some degree, the box- Still a struggle hood. the Believe Center helps kids sport. Both siblings have Toledo, according to center ing program even fights a Ms. Durán stated the box- “We still need equip- believe in themselves, “to be found new energy and en- director Tonya Durán, shot childhood obesity problem. ing program has worked with ment—and money,” said Ms. happy for what they have,” thusiasm. because he had “been in the “A lot of them came here 85 kids at one time or an- Durán. “We have the kids. as she put it. “I’m not as tired. Normally wrong place.” as big kids. Now they see other—and more than half The kids come faithfully. “We may not have a lot, I’ll go home and be lazy and Urbina knows he may be themselves doing pull-ups have become regulars. City Even in the super, super cold, but we’re happy with what just go to sleep,” she said. saving some other young when they couldn’t before,” recreation officials helped the kids still came and they we have. We teach them that,” “I’ve lost some weight and lives through boxing. he said with a smile. “A the center secure a boxing like being here. It’s a safe she explained. “Respect drink a lot of water. I used to “I’m doing it for the kids couple weeks, three weeks ring once programs ex- place, yes.” yourselves. Respect others. not do sports. Since I’ve done now. I was done years ago,” into it, they realize they can panded to additional space The center also tries to Live a happy life.” boxing, I drink a lot of water he said with a laugh. “It’s do a couple. Just got to keep that became available. continue to make sure kids Anyone interested in do- and I’m healthier. I don’t eat pulling them out of the doing it. Makes them stron- “We’ve been missing this who come to its sports pro- nating or signing up their a lot at home.” streets. They don’t have to ger.” piece in the Old South End,” grams don’t go home hun- kids for sports programs can But Christina also has follow other people. Bring While many people may she said. “Before, kids would gry—because outside of contact the Believe Center seen her self-confidence grow them here; show them how to view boxing as an individual have to go to the north end or school, it may be the only at 419-244-6097 or as she learns to box. be leaders—instead of fol- sport, Urbina stresses kids are east for the boxing program. meal they’ll see. [email protected]. “I used to be shy. This has lowing people, rather have made me not that shy. I talk them be leaders.” more,” she said. Urbina called it a simple Christina would like to formula that the Believe see more of her teenage Center follows for all of its friends and neighbors come sports programs, whether it’s to the center and try the sport. baseball, basketball, soccer, “It’s a good thing to keep or football. Keep kids busy. you from going out on the “Just structure in their life streets, messing up. It’s good and they get to go places,” he exercise and keeps you busy said. “We don’t just stay in with life,” she explained. Toledo. We go to different At an age when most teen- tournaments. We’ve got a age girls are into makeup, school program, so they clothes, and boys, Christina know they have to keep their is keeping her focus. But grades up at all times if they there’s a time and a place for want to go places. It just gives the rest. them more out of life with “I can still be girlie-girl,” just a little bit of structure— she said. because some of them don’t even have dads.” Coaching—with a Urbina also knows box- purpose ing saved his life as a youth. “(I see) a lot of potential. “I’d probably be in jail or Some of these kids really want something like that or into to do it,” said volunteer coach something I shouldn’t,” he Saúl Urbina, 24. “We get admitted. “Boxing put a little some jokers. I try to run them bit of structure into my life, off, but they won’t go. (That) respecting people and stuff makes it even better.” like that. Learning how to Urbina stated he gets win and lose. You can’t al- “much more” out of coach- ways win, you know. I had ing the kids than they do. He four brothers and we all did Febrero 28, 2014 La Prensa1.com Page 11 Some Ill. schools teaching 2 languages Las 10 canciones más Venezuela BY MEG DICKINSON, The (Champaign) News-Gazette populares presente en CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Feb. ‘A leg up’ schools are now out of 20 de feb. de 2014 (AP): Las 10 canciones más populares 14, 2014 (AP): English- Urbana parent Pamela space, Zola said. de la semana en algunos países de las Américas y España. Premio Lo speakers say “book.” Span- Williams said she and her Another benefit of cre- ish speakers say “libro.” husband, James Cheers III, ating one location as the ARGENTINA Nuestro Students who go applied for the dual-lan- dual-language hub: stu- 1.- “You Make Me” - Avicci (Continuación de p.7) 2.- “Timber” - Pitbull con Ke$ha through dual-language guage program at Prairie El- dents’ access to a bilingual 3.- “La botella” - Zion y Lennox Pitbull a Venezuela y dijo que su classes will say it both ways, ementary, but only after care- social worker, a bilingual 4.- “S.O.S.” - Maxi Trusso gente “no está sola”. as they’ll finish elementary ful discussion. They worried school psychologist, a bi- 5.- “Alive” - Empire of the Sun “Venezuela, lucha por school fluent in English about whether their 5-year- lingual specialized math 6.- “Dare You” - Hardwell tu paz y tu libertad, el and Spanish. old, Eleanor, would fall be- teacher and so on. 7.- “La nueva y la ex” - mundo está contigo”, Daddy Yankee Dual-language educa- hind on learning grammar, Leal, Prairie pro- manifestó el actor y 8.- “Under Control” - cantante tras su actuación. tion is catching on around reading or spelling in En- grams working Calvin Harris Gerardo Ortiz obtuvo the country, including glish. Joe Wiemelt, who over- 9.- “Project” - Sander Van Doorn los galardones de artista Champaign-Urbana. Williams sometimes no- sees the Urbana district’s norteño del año y canción Next school year, tices that her daughter bilingual and 10.- “Impossible” - James Arthur regional mexicana con Champaign’s school dis- doesn’t know how to pro- multicultural programs, (Fuente: Los 40 Principales) “Solo vine a despedirme” trict will offer dual-lan- nounce some vowel sounds says dual-language stu- COLOMBIA y 3BallMTY ganó el guage kindergarten and when reading in English. But dents at Leal and Prairie 1.- “Te encontré” - El Vega y flamante premio al artista first-grade classes. the mother is quick to ex- elementary schools have Lil Silvio tribal del año, que se Urbana’s dual-language plain that English differs from exceeded everyone’s ex- 2.- “Story of my Life” - One Direction entregó por primera vez en 3.- “Señal de vida”- Neio & Dalmata esta ceremonia. program is in its second year, Spanish in that way. pectations—both aca- 4.- “The Monster” - Eminem con Rihanna and the district is looking “It’s not the end of the demically and socially. 5.- “Espina de rosa”- Andy Rivera con Dalmata La Banda el Recodo de into starting a second pro- world because there are gram- That has the district pon- 6.- “Animals” - Martin Garrix Cruz Lizárraga, en tanto, gram—one with Mandarin mar rules that she’s going to dering bigger things. 7.- “Besar el cielo” - Naela ganó en la categoría grupo o dúo regional mexicano Chinese as the second lan- encounter either way,” Will- “Students are learning 8.- “Besarte la boquita” - Duina del Mar 9.- “6 AM” - J. Balvin del año. guage. iams said. “That’s difficult across race, class and two 10.- “Stay the Night” - Zedd A lo largo de la velada The increasingly popu- for any child. I don’t think languages,” Wiemelt said. (Fuente: Los 40 Principales) varios artistas lar concept combines na- it’s insurmountable. I think “They’re developing as CHILE aprovecharon para tive speakers of two lan- it’s worth it.” friends, and families are 1.- “You Make Me” - Avicii presentar éxitos y estrenar guages in the same class- Williams believes the pro- learning and developing 2.- “Timber” - Pitbull con Ke$ha 3.- “Te pintaron pajaritos” - Yandar & Yostin nuevas canciones. Luis room—and teaches them in gram will give Eleanor more and growing together 4.- “The Monster” - Eminem con Rihanna Fonsi estrenó en televisión both. The goal: that they’ll opportunities as an adult— through this program. We 5.- “El coco no” - Roberto Junior y su Bandeño “Corazón en la maleta”, be able to speak and read in and that alone makes their are seeing strengths that are 6.- “Come With Me” - Ricky Martin Marco Antonio Solís two languages long before decision worth it. different and unique. You 7.- “Can’t Hold Us” - Macklemore presentó “De mil amores”; they even reach high “My husband and I felt don’t see it in any other 8.- “Candy” - Plan B Romeo Santos interpretó 9.- “Animals” - Martin Garrix school. strongly about the fact that type of programming.” por primera vez en vivo en 10.- “Moviendo caderas” - Yandar & Yostin Estados Unidos sus éxitos “Being bilingual is a (the world is) not so isolated Urbana’s dual-language (Fuente: Los 40 Principales) “Odio” y “Propuesta great asset both on a per- anymore,” she said. “The students are outperforming ESPAÑA 1.- “Llegará” - Antonio Orozco indecente”; y Prince sonal and professional idea of having our child learn- their peers on various Royce estrenó el sencillo level,” said María Alanis, ing a second language from “benchmark” tests, he said, 2.- “Hey Brother” - Avicii 3.- “Can’t Remember To Forget You” - Shakira con “Te robaré”. Champaign’s director of the start of her education is a and there’s no reason to be- Rihanna Por otra parte, los English as a Second Lan- good idea. ... We see this as a lieve adding another lan- 4.- “Talk Dirty” - reggaetoneros Yandel y guage and bilingual educa- leg up in preparing her for guage wouldn’t generate Jason Derülo Daddy Yankee aparecieron tion. “It opens doors for you.” life and her career.” similar results. 5.- “Royals” - Lorde juntos por primera vez e Urbana’s model has stu- Big benefits About 80 native Man- 6.- “Happy” - interpretaron su éxito Pharrell Williams “Moviendo caderas”. dents learning 90 percent Unit 4’s long-term plan darin speakers attend Ur- 7.- “Timber” - in Spanish, 10 percent in calls for its dual-language bana schools. Thirty go to Pitbull con Ke$ha Yankee también interpretó English at the start. Those program eventually growing King Elementary. 8.- “Animals” - su hit “La nueva y la ex”, rodeado de sensuales numbers gradually change into a school—the district’s Wiemelt cited two dis- Martin Garrix bailarinas. to where students learn 12th—in the former Carrie tricts in Chicagoland with 9.- “The Monster” - Eminem con A través de una equally in both by fourth Busey Elementary building Mandarin-English pro- Rihanna votación en línea el grade. at 1605 W. Kirby Ave. grams. He plans to reach 10.- “Terriblemente Shakira público eligió a los Champaign’s system That building will also out to administrators at cruel” Leiva ganadores del Premio Lo will have its dual-language house the district’s Interna- both as he researches the (Fuente: Los 40 Principales) Nuestro, un students learning half in tional Academy, for students idea. ESTADOS UNIDOS 1.- “Odio” - Romeo Santos con Drake reconocimiento a la English, half in Spanish who come from other coun- “Also, the ability to 2.- “El perdedor” - Enrique Iglesias con Marco excelencia creado en 1988 throughout their elemen- tries with gaps in their formal communicate with and Antonio Solís que se entrega anualmente tary years. education. learn alongside another 3.- “Propuesta indecente” - Romeo Santos en 33 categorías de cuatro But both districts share That will help provide an linguistic group is some- 4.- “Darte un beso” - Prince Royce géneros musicales: pop, a mission: young students outlet for record enrollments thing you can’t do if you’re 5.- “Vivir mi vida” - Marc Anthony tropical, regional 6.-”Hermosa experiencia” -Banda Sinaloense de becoming what Alanis calls throughout Unit 4, said Su- monolingual,” he said. mexicano y urbano. Los Sergio Lizárraga galardonados fueron “bilingual, biliterate, and san Zola, Champaign’s as- “It will be more respon- 7.- “Loco” - Enrique Iglesias con Romeo Santos escogidos de una lista de bicultural”—and never sistant superintendent. In sive to the needs of families 8.- “Mujer de piedra” - Gerardo Ortiz 9.- “Cancioncitas de amor” - Romeo Santos las 500 canciones latinas segregated by the language recent years, the district has and staff,” Zola said. que más sonaron en la ra- they speak. added “bubble” classrooms Source: The 10.- “La nueva y la ex” - Daddy Yankee (Fuente: Revista Billboard) dio entre el 1 de octubre In Unit 4 alone, Alanis to some elementary schools, (Champaign) News-Ga- MEXICO del 2012 y el 30 de said, students speak 74 dif- just to accommodate the zette, http://bit.ly/1elAXix 1.- “Bum” - Ellie Gouling septiembre del 2013. ferent languages. More growing number of kinder- Information from: The 2.- “Dark Horse” - Katy Perry El show terminó con than 1,000 of them identify gartners. All 11 of News-Gazette, http:// 3.- “Counting Stars” - OneRepublic una colorida actuación de themselves as Latino. Champaign’s elementary www.news-gazette.com 4.- “Talk Dirty” - Jason Derulo Los Gigantes de la Salsa— 5.- Do What You Want” - Lady Gaga Charlie Zaa, Cheo 6.- “Timber” - Pitbull con Ke$ha 7.- “Más alto que nosotros sólo el cielo” - Enrique Feliciano, Ismael Bunbury Miranda, José Alberto “El 8.- “Can’t Hold Us” - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Canario”, Nora, Oscar 9.- “Let Her Go” - Passenger D’León, Sergio George, 10.- “La luz” - Juanes Tito Nieves y Willy (Fuente: Los 40 Principales) Chirino—, que con VENEZUELA tambores, timbales y 1.- “Baila” - Daniel Huen bongós pusieron a todos a 2.- “Mi chica ideal” - Chino y Nacho bailar y vitorear mientras 3.- “Tu rompecabezas” - Benavides 4.- “Conquistar a una mujer” - Enghel interpretaban un popurrí 5.- “Te pienso sin querer” - Franco de Vita con Gloria de éxitos. Trevi “Felicidad, paz para mi 6.- “El psicólogo” - Sebastián Yatra (hash)Venezuela”, gritó 7.- “Te doy mi voz” - Ronald Borjas D’León mientras le 8.- “Propuesta indecente” - Romeo Santos cantaba a su tierra natal 9.- “Sobrenatural” - Omar Enrique durante espectáculo. 10.- “Hasta abajo” - Yandel En Internet: http:// (Fuente: Record Report) www.premiolonuestro.com Visit us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/laprensa1 Page 12 La Prensa February Pa13e 28, 2014 12 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LORAIN “The Look of Tara Hawley PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM’S MAIN Love: An LIBRARY Evening with the THE AFFORDABLE or by calling the Main CARE ACT AND YOU: Library at 440-244- Songs of Burt Learn to navigate the new 1192 or 1-800-322- Health Insurance Market- READ, ext. 449. 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Clinical Therapist/Diagnostic Assessor needed to Metroparks of the Toledo Area is looking for qualified Support Clerk needed on a full-time basis to cover individuals to deliver day camp, nature, and outdoor provide group and individual therapy to adults and various clerical duties such as greeting, announcing children. Qualified candidates must have strong recreation programming at Wildwood Preserve and and directing clients, answering switchboard and han- other parks. Some college education in an environ- clinical skills including the ability to make clinical dling routine phone calls, scheduling clients, distribut- decisions, knowledge of therapeutic principles and mental field and experience working with children, and ing mail, charts or other information, accepting client leading outdoor education experience required. Camp practices, thorough knowledge of current DSM and payments, copying information, filing, providing cleri- strong group process skills. Masters degree and counselor experience preferred Seasonal positions, cal support to programs and other duties as assigned. 40 hours/week, March through August or longer. Ohio licensure as a PC or LSW required. Indepen- Position will work varying hours/days including eve- dent Licensure as a PCC or LISW preferred. $9.28/hr. Go to www.metroparkstoledo.com for com- nings and Saturdays and will work at various locations plete job requirements and descriptions; must submit based upon agency need. Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. online application and résumé by March 5th. EOE Human Resources – CT Qualified candidates must have excellent customer 1425 Starr Ave. service and clerical skills. Computer experience is HISTORICAL PROGRAM PRESENTER Toledo, OH 43605 required. Previous experience in dealing with individu- OR INTERPRETER Fax: 419-936-7574 als with mental illness preferred. Email: [email protected] Metroparks of the Toledo Area is looking for qualified Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. individuals to present programs and operate the EOE Human Resources – sc canal boat at Providence Metropark or serve as 1425 Starr Ave. interpreter at the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark. CARE MANAGER Toledo, OH 43605 Some college in history, education, communication, Full-time Fax: 419-936-7574 or theater is preferred. Seasonal employment through Email: [email protected] December, up to 40 hours per week. $9.03/hr. Appli- cation and résumé must be submitted online by Accountable for overall care management and care EOE March 5th at www.metroparkstoledo.com. EOE coordination of the consumer’s care plan, including physical health, behavioral health and social service needs and goals. May provide health home services as needed. Must be licensed in Ohio as an LISW, LEGAL NOTICE LSW, PCC, PC or RN. Prior experience as a care INVITATION FOR BID manager preferred. Happy Sealed bids will be received by the Fallen Timbers Field Office of Toledo Area Send résumé or apply to: Birthday Metroparks, 6101 Fallen Timbers Ln., Maumee, Ohio 43537, no later than Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. 3:00p.m. local time, on Wednesday, March 18, 2014, and thereafter will be Human Resources – CM OFELIA publicly opened, read, and recorded for Furnishing and Delivery of Aggregate 1425 Starr Ave. Material for Metroparks of the Toledo Area. Toledo, OH 43605 CRUZ Fax: 419-936-7574 Scope of Work: includes furnishing and delivering bulk aggregate material to Email: [email protected] March 4 Metroparks throughout Lucas County.

EOE All bidding documents may be obtained by bidders at www.metroparkstoledo.com Toledo Area Metroparks Administrative Headquarters, 5100 W. Central Ave., ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Toledo, Ohio 43615 free of charge or by emailing TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY [email protected]. If you have any problems accessing TOLEDO, OHIO the information, please contact the Park Services Department at 419-407-9744 or by e-mail. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors that Sealed Bids will be received by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority for: Construct Taxiway “A” Phase II and Navaid Improvements at Toledo Executive Airport Millbury, OH 43447 UIF!UPMFEP![PP!!

The project “Construct Taxiway “A” Phase II and Navaid Improvements” consists of a CONCESSIONS/ Includes both indoor and outdoor positions such as birthday party attendants, base bid, deductive alternate no. 1, additive alternates no. 1 and no. 2. Base bid consist CAFE of construction of a new asphalt taxiway (approximately 17,000 square yards) including grill cooks, food prep, front line servers, bussers, wait staff and cashiers. These unclassified excavation (approximately 4,000 cubic yards), placement of existing positions require excellent people skills and accurate cash handling. crushed concrete (approximately 3,000 cubic yards), crushed aggregate base course (approximately 6,000 cubic yards), bituminous surface and base course (approximately CATERING: Positions include dishwashers, production food assembly, wait staff, broiler and 4,000 tons), pavement marking (approximately 12,000 square feet of permanent and line cooks, bartenders, assistant chefs and set-up staff. miscellaneous associated markings), installation of 2” PVC conduit (approximately 10,000 lineal feet in turf), installation of #8 5kV underground cable (approximately 11,000 PARK OPERATIONS: These front line positions require friendly, accurate and helpful employees. lineal feet), installation of runway and taxiway pavement lighting (approximately 87 The parking lot attendants, ticket booth attendants and ride operators set the taxiway edge lights), installation of L858 guidance signs (9 each), electrical vault improvements including ALCMS upgrades and seeding/mulching (approximately 11 tone for the visitors’ experience at the Zoo. These positions require excellent Acres). Deductive alternate no. 1 includes removal of Taxiway “A4” portions of base bid people skills, with accurate cash handling and computer experience. including unclassified excavation (approximately 1,000 cubic yards), placement of existing crushed concrete (approximately 500 cubic yards), crushed aggregate base MERCHANDISE: Positions include stocking merchandise displays, operating a computer-based course (approximately 500 cubic yards), bituminous surface and base course (approxi- register system and providing outstanding customer service. These positions mately 500 tons), pavement marking (approximately 1.400 square feet of permanent and require accurate cash handling skills. miscellaneous associated markings), installation of 2” PVC conduit (approximately 900 lineal feet in turf), installation of #8 5kV underground cable (approximately 900 lineal feet), GROUNDS: These horticulture positions maintain all of the permanent landscapes and installation of runway and taxiway pavement lighting (approximately 22 taxiway edge lights), installation of L858 guidance signs (8 each). Additive alternate no. 1 consists of include mowing grass, weeding, watering, fertilizing, mulching, planting and installation of a precision approach path indicator system and associated wiring and vault maintaining the annual beds. Grounds roamers continually walk the property to improvements. Additive alternate no. 2 consists of Runway 4-22 navigation aid system clean up the litter, pull trash, clean trash cans and graphics, rake leaves and improvements including installation of 2” PVC conduit (approximately 3,000 lineal feet in maintain ornamental water features. Grounds staff assists in the turf), directional drilling of conduits under existing pavements (approximately 500 linear Installation/tear down of the Lights Before Christmas display. Must have a valid feet), installation of various underground cable (approximately 7,000 lineal feet, site driver’s license and be at least 18. equipment and electrical vault improvements including ALCMS upgrades and seeding/ mulching (approximately 11 Acres). Project may be awarded by the Toledo-Lucas EDUCATION: Interpreters deliver narrative speeches to riders on the Africa! train, interact County Port Authority at its sole discretion. The engineer’s estimate for the base bid for this project is approximately $1,395,547.00, deductive alternate no. 1 is approximately frequently with visitors and lead behind the scenes tours. These positions a credit of $183,375.11, additive alternate no 1 is approximately $79,785.00 and additive require excellent people skills. Nature’s Neighborhood staff must be willing to alternate no. 2 is $142,630.00. work with animals and small children, providing a fun filled adventure while educating. You must be creative and very outgoing. Summer Camp Teachers Plans, Specifications, Instructions to Proposers, and Forms of Proposal and Contract and Assistants-lead and educate children in classroom setting and throughout the Zoo. are on file, and may be obtained by either (1) obtaining hard copies from Apex Micrographics, Inc., 5973 Telegraph Road, Toledo, OH 43612, phone 419.476.6535, Must be pursuing a bachelors degree in Education or biological science fields. during normal business hours, or (2) ordering from Apex Micrographics, Inc. via e-mail to [email protected] at a non-refundable price of $64. Bids will be received at the Port Authority’s administrative offices at One Maritime Plaza, Toledo, OH 43604 TO APPLY AT THE ZOO: until Monday, March 24, 2014, at 11:00 AM, at which time and place all bids will be Please pick up an application at our Visitor Services department, which is located off of the Anthony Wayne publicly opened and read aloud. Trail. They are open daily from 10-5. 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Vocational Coordinator Drivers: Carter Express-Now Hiring. Contracted position to provide vocational rehabili- CDL-A: Lots of Miles. Great Pay/Benefits & tation program management for transition age indi- Bonuses. Dedicated Solo Routes. viduals (14-22) with developmental disabilities. Re- Home Weekly. sponsibilities include consumer outreach, IPE devel- No Slip Seat. No Touch, Newer Equipment. opment, service authorization, progress monitoring, (855) 222-3243 and meeting performance outcome measures. With a commitment to improving the human Required: Bachelor Degree in Rehabilitation Coun- condition, The University of Toledo and seling or related field. Preferred: Experience working BLOGGERS WANTED University Medical Center are seeking qualified with vocational rehabilitation counseling and coordi- candidates for the following positions: nation. La Prensa Newspaper is looking for Bloggers. Contact Rico at 419-870-6565 • Automotive Mechanic 2 Please submit cover letter and résumé by 3/7/14 to: or email [email protected] • Direct Service Provider Lott Industries, Inc. • Director of Health Information Technology Attn: KS Supervisor Facilities & 3350 Hill Avenue (HIT) and Health Care Informatics (HCI) Operations/Maintenance • Hospital Social Worker Toledo, OH 43607 • Manager of Information Security and Informa- If in need of ADA Accommodations please call tion Security Officer 419-536-5564. Excellent career opportunity for an experienced • Online Admissions Rep E.O.E. Maintenance Supervisor with a Toledo based em- • Operations Supervisor (RN)- OR ployer supervising maintenance and custodial staff in multiple facilities. • Spec Documentation Improvement FIELD TECH SOUGHT • Staff Nurse Minimum four years maintaining HVAC, electri- • Student Loan Specialist 1 The Lucas County Land Bank is seeking a Field • Surgical Technician cal, plumbing and steam boilers in commercial Technician that will make regular site visits to facilities required. Knowledge of construction, safety • Faculty Positions in Accounting, Art, Chem- properties owned and targeted by the Land Bank; istry, Communication, Counselor Education and general building maintenance practices required. inspect and photograph the interior and exterior based Experience with computerized HVAC, lighting and and School Psychology, Criminal Justice, on Land Bank specifications; meet prospective pur- Disability Studies, Engineering Tech, Kine- access control systems required. Two years super- chasers, realtors, and contractors at properties; and visory or lead worker experience preferred. siology, Mathematics, Medicine, Neuro- provide basic maintenance services. An ideal candi- sciences, Nursing, Psychology, Rehabilita- date will demonstrate a sincere commitment to the tion Sciences, Rehabilitation Services Associates degree or two years of college level Land Bank’s mission of strengthening neighborhoods course work in engineering, management or related and restoring property values. Experience in property The University of Toledo offers an excellent salary field preferred. Position requires working a varied management, property inspections, and/or property schedule including evenings & weekends. and benefit package, which includes the Ohio Public maintenance is required. Reliable transportation Employees Retirement System and State Teachers required. Salary commensurate with experience. Retirement System for faculty with employer contri- Submit résumé & Letter of interest to: PO Box 9146 bution, medical coverage, paid sick and vacation For more information or to apply, visit time, tuition to UT is waived for employees and their Toledo OH 43697 www.LucasCountyLandBank.org. Application Deadline: eligible spouses and dependents and 10 paid holi- Deadline: March 7, 2014. EEO/AA. days. March 9, 2014.

For a complete listing of our openings and desired ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS qualifications or to apply, please proceed to our Happy TOLEDO EXPRESS AIRPORT - TERMINAL BUILDING website at https://jobs.utoledo.edu Birthday PUBLIC ENTRANCES We ask that applications and required documents TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY be submitted electronically. GRACIELLA TOLEDO, OHIO UT and UTMC are EO/AA employers and This contract is for all labor, material, and equipment necessary for the project educators M/F/D/V GONZÁLEZ entitled “Terminal Building Public Entrances - Renovation Toledo Express Airport” March 3 for the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority in accordance with the approved Plans and Specifications. The proposed project involves renovation of public entrances. The Engineer’s Estimate for the base bid items is $199,500.00. Bidders are to refer to Drawings and Specifications for a further description of the work. Bids are due via hand, fax, email or regular mail to the office of the Toledo-Lucas Happy County Port Authority on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 1:00 PM. Birthday All materials for bidding on this project may be found at http:// DESTINY www.toledoportauthority.org/en-us/publicnotices.aspx. PÉREZ March 4

Toledo Refining Company has an immediate need for an Industrial Hygienist. The selected applicant will serve as a technical resource in the Health and Safety Department by developing and maintaining compliance for safety and industrial hygiene programs of the refinery. The Industrial Hygienist will be responsible for the following duties: instrumentation; chemical inventory of the refinery; and conducting statistical analysis, surveys and assessments on respiratory and sample data. Other duties include but are but limited to conducting personnel and community monitoring during emergencies; coordinating all requirements for governmental reporting, including interpretation; making call outs of external and internal monitoring; assisting with job hazard analysis and field safety evaluations; and assisting field management with loss control efforts. The selected candidates will also serve as the facility Radiation Safety Officer.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineer- ing or related field. A minimum of 5 years’ Industrial Hygiene and/or safety experience in an industrial setting or refinery assignment is preferred. Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in the comprehensive practice or other specialty aspect of industrial hygiene is preferred or a willingness to achieve the CIH Designation in 2 – 4 years after start date.

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