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WASHINGTON, el 26 Pelosi formuló sus posición de McCain sobre THE NUMBERS: Barack candidate on the ballot when They de junio del 2008 (AP): La comentarios al hablar ante inmigración “es tan Obama, 49 percent she carried this state’s pri- run presidenta de la cámara la conferencia de la divisiva y equivocada que John McCain, 44 percent mary in January, while closely baja Nancy Pelosi declaró Asociación Nacional de se ha ganado el endoso de OF INTEREST: Obama has a Democrat John Kerry de- among el jueves que los votantes Funcionarios Hispanos Tom Tancredo”, el solid 12 percentage point feated President Bush here older hispanos tendrán un papel Electos (NALEO, por sus miembro de la Cámara de edge among Colorado’s in- narrowly in 2004. vot- decisivo en las elecciones siglas en inglés), en la cual Representantes más radi- dependent voters. McCain THE RACE: The presiden- ers. de noviembre, y pidió al intervinieron también otros cal en su oposición a la has a small lead among men, tial race in Minnesota Even presidente George W. altos dirigentes de la inmigración irregular. but women lean solidly to- THE NUMBERS whites Bush terminar con las mayoría demócrata Pelosi dijo que los ward Obama. Whites are Barack Obama, 54 percent who Barack Obama redadas policiales de legislativa. demócratas estaban closely divided between the John McCain, 37 percent have not completed college inmigrantes Harry Reid, líder de la realizando esfuerzos en two while six in 10 Hispan- OF INTEREST: Obama’s _ a group that strongly pre- indocumentados. mayoría en el Senado, habló favor de “una política de ics prefer Obama. Voters advantage over McCain in ferred Hillary Rodham “Presidente, deje de sobre el frustrado proceso inmigración justa y over age 55 are split about Minnesota is deep and Clinton over Obama during dividir a las familias, de reforma migratoria y humana, debido a que es evenly, while those younger broad. Independents prefer the Democratic primaries _ ponga fin a esa práctica tomó la oportunidad para crítico para la economía tilt toward Obama. By 10 him by an overwhelming 21 are about evenly divided be- destructiva”, dijo. criticar a legisladores estadounidense y esencial points, more voters say hav- percentage points. He is the tween Obama and McCain. La legisladora republicanos que lo si nuestra nación quiere ing Hillary Rodham Clinton favorite of both genders, as Independents favor the demócrata de California bloquearon hasta en dos honrar su más altos on the ticket would make it well as the young and old. Democrat by 13 percentage dijo que el próximo oportunidades, así como a ideales”. less likely they would vote Whites back him by 12 points. John Kerry won Wis- presidente y Congreso Bush y al candidato “Una política humana for Obama. President Bush points, and even white men consin by a hair in 2004 over “no olvidarán que deben presidencial de ese partido, incluye poner fin a las carried Colorado by 4 points _ a group that traditionally President Bush, and Obama sus victorias al voto de los John McCain. redadas que son injustas, over Democrat John Kerry leans toward Republicans _ carried it easily over Clinton latinos”. “Pese a que ambos ineficaces y sirven sólo in 2004, while Obama easily are evenly split. By 16 points, in the state primary in Feb- “Y como presidenta de proclaman su apoyo (a la de pretexto político a won the state’s Democratic independents would rather ruary. la cámara, siempre reforma), ninguno de ellos expensas de niños latinos presidential caucus in Feb- he not pick Hillary Rodham The Quinnipiac Univer- recordaré el papel de los ha mostrado el liderazgo ni y sus familias”, agregó. ruary. Clinton as his vice presiden- sity poll, which was con- latinos en lo que yo capital político necesario En Estados Unidos hay THE RACE: The presiden- tial running mate, though ducted for The Wall Street adelanto como una para llevarlo a cabo”, dijo unos 44 millones de tial race in Michigan they’re closely divided over Journal and elección histórica”, Reid, senador de Nevada. hispanos, pero no todos THE NUMBERS whether that would make washingtonpost.com, was agregó. Indicó que la nueva ellos pueden votar. Barack Obama, 48 percent them likelier or less likely to conducted from June 17-24, John McCain, 42 percent back the Democratic ticket. 2008. It involved telephone OF INTEREST: Obama leads Obama won Minnesota’s interviews with 1,351 likely I Pledge To Vote This Year! by 8 percentage points Democratic presidential cau- Colorado voters, with a mar- By Ramón Pérez among Michigan’s indepen- cus in February, and Demo- gin of sampling error of plus [email protected] dent voters, though by a two- crat John Kerry carried the or minus 2.7 percentage to-one margin they oppose state narrowly in 2004 over points; 1,411 likely Michi- Voter registration and pledging to vote this year is back his choosing Hillary President Bush. gan voters, with a 2.6 point on the road now that the primaries are done. If you or Rodham Clinton as his run- THE RACE: The presiden- margin of sampling error; someone you know care to register to vote this year, ning mate. Obama has a large tial race in Wisconsin 1,572 likely Minnesota vot- contact me right away. I will take your picture, get a lead among women, while THE NUMBERS ers, with a 2.5 point margin quote, and put it in La Prensa. Your vote will not only men are divided about Barack Obama, 52 percent of sampling error, and 1,537 bring pride to your family, friends, and neighbors, but it evenly between him and John McCain, 39 percent likely Wisconsin voters, with will also give your family and the Latino community a voice and political power. McCain. McCain has a nar- OF INTEREST: Obama is a 2.5 point margin of sam- Read what Sr. Rubén Orozco has to say about why he’s voting this year. “As a row edge with whites, and ahead of McCain virtually pling error. Latino, I pledge to this year because we cannot complain about issues if we don’t take blacks overwhelmingly across the board in Wiscon- COMPLETE RESULTS: the time to vote.” back Obama. 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The • Jackson, 8.3 percent, up likely helped the Illinois Leah Yoon, regional state’s major labor mar- from 6.5 percent. senator take a slight lead spokeswoman for the ket areas, their seasonally • Kalamazoo-Portage, 6.4 ship North, 9.1 percent, over Republican John McCain campaign, said unadjusted jobless rates percent, up from 4.9 per- up from 7.3 percent. McCain in a new poll re- Thursday that a recent spate for May and the change cent. • Upper Peninsula, 7.9 leased Thursday. of campaign visits by since April: • Lansing-East Lansing, 7.1 percent, up from 7.6 per- Forty-eight (48%) per- Obama undoubtedly helped • Ann Arbor, 6 percent, up percent, up from 5.1 per- cent. cent of 1,411 likely Michi- the Illinois senator in the ond behind favorite son from 4.2 percent. cent. • Northeast Lower Michi- gan voters polled by poll. Mitt Romney in this year’s • Battle Creek, 7.5 percent, • Monroe, 8.8 percent, up gan, 9.6 percent, down Obama made a two-day Quinnipiac University GOP race. McCain was up from 5.9 percent. from 6.4 percent. from 9.8 percent. swing through Michigan said they’d back Obama if ahead of Obama, 44 per- • Bay City, 8 percent, up • Muskegon-Norton • Northwest Lower Michi- last week with stops in Flint, the election were held to- cent to 40 percent, in a from 6.6 percent. Shores, 8.3 percent, up from gan, 8.1 percent, up from Detroit and Taylor. Earlier day, while 42 percent mid-May EPIC-MRA poll • Detroit-Warren-Livonia, 6.5 percent. 7.8 percent. in the month, he was heard backed McCain. Obama conducted for The Detroit 8.9 percent, up from 6.9 • Niles-Benton Harbor, 7.5 by 2,000 people at Troy High was leading 46 percent to News and TV stations percent. percent, up from 5.9 per- Source: Michigan De- School and stopped by a dis- 38 percent among inde- WXYZ, WILX, WOOD • Flint, 11.1 percent, up cent. partment of Labor & Eco- tribution center in Oakland pendents. and WJRT. from 9.3 percent. • Saginaw-Saginaw Town- nomic Growth Quinnipiac conducted County’s Waterford Town- Obama national cam- simultaneous polls be- ship. On May 14, he visited paign manager David tween June 17 and Tues- a stamping plant in Sterling Plouffe told reporters in a day in Michigan, Colo- Heights, held a town hall conference call that he’s rado, Minnesota and Wis- meeting in Warren and ap- happy with how Obama is consin—all considered peared at a Grand Rapids doing in the Upper Mid- key battleground states. rally with former rival John west, including Michigan, Obama was leading in all Edwards. a state where Obama had four. In contrast, McCain’s taken his name off the Jan. Lansing Area AIDS Network in partnership with the National Minority McCain’s strong show- last campaign stop in Michi- 15 primary ballot. AIDS Education and Training Center warmly invites you to attend . . . . . ing among white voters in gan was a May 7 town hall “We have a lot of work Michigan and Colorado meeting at Oakland Univer- to do there,” Plouffe said Migrant Workers and HIV helped him keep Obama sity in Rochester. But the of Michigan. “But given & to a smaller lead than in senator hasn’t ignored the fact that we didn’t cam- Latino Culture and Sensitivity Michigan, pouring hun- Minnesota and Wisconsin, paign there, that John Training where Obama led by mar- dreds of thousands of dol- McCain has run in Michi- gins of 17 points and 13 lars into the state for a vari- gan hard in 2000 and 2008, Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. points, respectively. ety of campaign ads in re- to start from this position But the 48 percent to cent weeks. Obama didn’t we think is important.” Ingham County Human Services Building 42 percent edge McCain begin running ads in the Fifty-four percent of holds among white voters state until last Friday. Michigan voters have a 5303 S. Cedar Street in Michigan may not be McCain plans to cam- favorable opinion of Building #3, 2nd Floor enough, said Peter Brown, paign in Michigan on July Obama, compared with 27 Conference Room A assistant director of the 10 and 17, according to GOP percent unfavorable opin- Lansing, MI 48910 university’s Polling Insti- activist Chuck Yob, who’s ion. For McCain, 49 per- rd tute in Hamden, Conn. helping with McCain’s cent have a favorable Please R.S.V.P by Thursday, July 3 “Michigan is a blue- Michigan campaign. opinion, while 29 percent For R.S.V.P and questions, please call Ligia at 517-394-3719 ext. 17 collar state with a large Yoon said she’s confi- have an unfavorable opin- white, working-class vote, dent McCain’s message will ion. the kind of voters with win over Michigan voters. 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The Reynolds Corners Branch, test at Main Library, 325 dom from school and the re- waivers for college entry contest coincides with 4833 Dorr St. Michigan St. sponsibilities that accompany exams. the Library’s Summer • July 8, 2 p.m. – Toledo Birmingham Branch it, a group of students has The program had fifty Reading Club theme: Heights Branch, 423 Shasta Library’s contest was chosen a slightly different students active in the pro- Catch the Reading Bug! Dr. held in early June. path. The students are par- gram during the school Youth will be asked to • July 9, 2 p.m. – Point Winners of the ticipants in the Lourdes Col- year, and there are currently bring in their own Legos Place Branch, 2727-117th Library’s Lego® Grand Josh Flores lege Upward Bound Pro- thirty-five participants in from home and build an St. Contest on July 26 will gram. the summer program. The over the summer, it also al- imaginary or realistic • July 15, 2 p.m. – receive Legos of course! Upward Bound is a pro- students in the summer pro- lows them to become accus- bug of their own design Maumee Branch, 501 River Ribbons of participation gram funded by the U.S. De- gram are bused in daily from tomed to being on a college in a 30-minute time limit Rd. will also be awarded for partment of Education and is their high schools and at- campus. The summer pro- at a branch in their neigh- • July 16, 2 p.m. – Kent all youth who try their a pre-college program de- tend classes that include gram lasts six weeks and cul- borhood. Branch, 3101 Collingwood hand at making their signed to prepare students, science, math, English, minates with a special trip; Library branch loca- Blvd. Lego® bug. who are first generation and/ Spanish, and computer sci- this year the students will be tions will hold scheduled • July 16, 2 p.m. – Locke The LEGO® brand or low income for post-sec- ence Monday through visiting Nashville, Tennes- contests to see who will Branch, 703 Miami St. started in the year 1934 ondary education. The goal Thursday. see. compete for bugging, er, • July 16, 2 p.m. – by a Danish master car- of the program is to assist stu- On the days they have The statistics show that … bragging rights at a Sylvania Branch, 6749 penter named Kirk dents generate the skills and classes, the students par- the program is achieving the grand contest scheduled Monroe St. Christiansen. In Danish, motivation necessary in com- ticipate in some sort of cul- goals it has set out to accom- at 10:30 a.m. on Satur- • July 16, 2 p.m. – Lego loosely means to pleting high school and en- tural or recreational activ- plish. The program has seen day, July 26, 2008, in the Waterville Branch, 800 “play well” – in Latin, rolling into post-secondary ity at the end of the day. 110 of the students it has Children’s Library at Michigan Ave., Waterville Lego means, “I put to- education. Each Friday the group goes served graduate from high Main Library, 325 Michi- gether.” During the academic year on a special trip to destina- school. In 2007, eleven of gan St. in downtown To- • July 17, 2 p.m. – Sanger Originally known as a the students attend weekly tions ranging from colleges, the seventeen students ledo. Branch, 3030 W. Central company which sold tutoring sessions and assis- museums, to Cedar Point, (64.7%), who graduated Below is the schedule Ave. wooden toys, stepladders tance with homework. In ad- in Sandusky. went on to college. This year for the series of branch • July 17, 3 p.m. – Wash- and even ironing boards, dition to the tutoring, the pro- All of the classes are held thirteen of fourteen seniors contests. Winners will ul- ington Branch, 5560 Har- the Lego® brand is rec- gram provides the students at Lourdes College. The stu- (92.8%) enrolled in the pro- timately compete in the vest Lane ognized for its colorful with a number of opportuni- dents exhibit a tremendous gram graduated from high grand contest on July 26 • July 19, 10:30 a.m. – rectangular-shaped plas- ties to visit colleges and uni- amount of dedication by school. at Main Library: Children’s Library at Main tic pieces which snap to- versities throughout the area. getting up everyday to be at As an instructor for the • June 30, noon-5:30 Library, 325 Michigan St. gether. As an incentive, the group the college from 8:45 a.m. summer program for seven p.m. – Lagrange Branch, • July 22, 2 p.m. – South For more details on the provides the students with a until 3:15 p.m. Students of the past nine years, I have 3422 Lagrange St. Branch, 1736 Broadway Library’s Lego® contests monthly stipend and treats who are juniors and seniors personally seen the commit- • July 1, 1 p.m. – Mott • July 24, 2:30 p.m. – and on the 2008 Summer them to trips and other educa- are eligible to pursue a work ment that the students dis- Branch, 1085 Dorr St. West Toledo Branch, 1320 Reading Club: Catch the tional and cultural activities. study program either on play. The most impressive • July 2, 2 p.m. – Hol- Sylvania Ave. Reading Bug!, call In the Toledo area, the campus or in the commu- component of their dedica- land Branch, 1032 S. • July 26, 10:30 a.m. – 419.259.5207 or log on Lourdes College Upward nity, where they work regu- tion is the initiative that they McCord Rd. Library Lego® Grand Con- to toledolibrary.org. Bound Program targets Waite lar jobs and are compen- show in their own success. and Woodward High Schools, sated. I commend the staff and Librarian will eat an insect! where tutoring is provided on The summer program not the students for all of their hard work; it is quite visibly The Toledo-Lucas site. In addition, the students only allows students to keep paying off. County Public Library is is- are provided assistance with their academic skills sharp suing an official challenge Governor Ted for kids in preschool through Nominations sought for Natural Resources 12th grade in the Toledo area. Assistance Council in Lucas County Strickland If 300 young people join the Library’s 2008 Summer ham Library, 203 Paine Av- The Natural Resources or horticultural organiza- about funds returned to addresses the Reading Club: Catch the enue, Toledo. This is the Assistance Council (NRAC) tion; and an organization that district. City Club of Reading Bug! by August 2, scheduled first day of school is an 11-member commit- representing business, Applicants should sub- 2008, Jessica Agocs, a librar- for Toledo Public Schools. tee that evaluates applica- planning, or development mit the completed nomi- nation form, a résumé, and ian at Birmingham Branch SRC is a free program pre- tions for and allocates grants The Clean Ohio Fund Cleveland from the Clean Ohio Fund was first approved by vot- letter from their organiza- Library, says she will eat a sented by the Toledo-Lucas in Lucas County. The coun- ers in 2000. Renewal of the tion in support of their CLEVELAND: Ohio chocolate-covered grass- County Public Library de- Governor Ted Strickland cil is seeking nominations program is expected to be nomination. The nomina- hopper or ant. signed to encourage children to fill one vacancy and serve on the November 2008 bal- tion form is posted at: addresses The City Club Agocs also vowed to eat an and adults to catch the read- of Cleveland at noon on a three-year term. lot. The fund calls for $400 www.pwc.state.oh.us/ extra bug if 44 teens sign up ing bug. Sign up at your lo- NRAC.nomination.form.pdf Friday, July 11, 2008, at Qualified candidates can million to preserve natural for the Summer Reading Club cal branch (teens can sign submit applications to the areas and farm land, pro- More about the Clean the Cleveland Marriott (SRC) too. Area kids have the up online at Toledo Metropolitan Area tect streams, create outdoor Ohio Fund is at: Hotel, 127 Public Square, opportunity to make Agocs toledolibrary.org) Council of Governments recreation opportunities, www.pwc.state.oh.us/ Cleveland. eat 2 bugs this summer. *According to an Ohio (TMACOG) through the end and rehabilitate clean_ohio.htm. For more This Friday Forum is This will be Agocs’ first State University Extension of August, 2008. TMACOG brownfields in urban areas. information, contact Kurt sponsored by the Sisters time eating a bug; she said Fact Sheet on Entomology, administers NRAC District Between 2000 and Erichsen, vice president of Charity Health System. she is both anxious and wor- over 1,000 insect species are 12 in Lucas County. 2006, the Clean Ohio fund of Environmental Plan- The Forum is sold out ried that the juveniles will eaten by human beings world To be a candidate for a returned more than $5 mil- ning at TMACOG at but it will be broadcast live meet the goal and she will wide. Many bugs are edible, position on the NRAC com- lion to Lucas County for 419.241.9155 ext. 126, or on 90.3 WCPN have to eat the bugs! nutritious, and easy to ob- mittee, an applicant must be the protection of open [email protected] ideastream and rebroad- “I’m not a big fan of bugs tain, but not all insects can a representative of one of spaces and wetlands. As Submit applications to: TMACOG, Kurt Erichsen, cast on July 13 at 10 a.m. but I will do anything to get be ingested. Some insects the following types of orga- part of the administration nizations: local govern- of the Clean Ohio Fund, Vice President of Envi- on WVIZ/PBS ideastream. kids to read.” Agocs said. are toxic and may create al- ment, conservation organi- each Ohio district has a ronmental Planning, PO The program begins The unique dinner is sched- lergy problems. 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Ponce is a subsid- cer Leagues—the American a goal of the week candi- “I think we’re playing W L T Pts GF GA iary of the Argentinian team second division, the Islanders. date,” Crew coach Sigi hard, but we’re not play- Los Angeles 6 5 3 21 32 28 Schmid said. “I think as he ing smart,” Rapids coach Real Salt Lake 5 6 4 19 18 19 Napoli tendrá con Denis un ataque gets more and more min- Fernando Clavijo said. Houston 4 4 7 19 17 19 comparación crearía utes, he’ll get better and “Today we had good CD Chivas USA 5 6 3 18 20 20 argentino demasiadas expectativas”. better at it.” chances early on, but still, FC Dallas 4 6 5 17 18 21 ROMA, el 30 de junio del Se declaró seguro que el Crew forward Guillermo we’re not playing intelli- 2008 (AP) El Napoli tiene una jugador proveniente de Barros Schelotto scored on gently.” Colorado 5 8 1 16 20 20 gran confianza en su nuevo Independiente hará una “gran San Jose 3 8 3 12 10 20 atacante argentino Germán pareja” con Ezequiel Lavezzi, a penalty kick in the 53rd Neither team was able Denis, quien llegará en los el otro delantero argentino del minute, and Nick to capitalize on good scor- próximos días para Napoli. LaBrocca’s second tally of ing opportunities in the Saturday’s Games (6-28-08) incorporarse al club italiano. Por su parte, Denis prometió the year tied it seven min- first half, beginning with Columbus 2, Colorado 1 Pierpaolo Marino, director al Napoli, a través del Corriere utes later. a 16-yard shot by Rapids New England 2, Toronto FC 1 general del Napoli, declaró a la dello Sport, que “anotaré Referee Baldomero To- striker Conor Casey that Kansas City 1, Real Salt Lake 0 Gazzetta dello Sport del lunes muchos goles. En Argentina ledo awarded Columbus the forced a tumbling save que aún no han oficializado su convertí 27 este año, estoy San Jose 0, Chicago 0, tie contratación porque faltan seguro que haré tantísimos penalty kick after Rapids from Hesmer. New York 1, CD Chivas USA 1, tie algunos detalles, “pero he también en Italia”. defender Pablo Mastroeni A minute later, tripped Crew forward hablado con él y no ve la hora Dijo que se sentía listo para LaBrocca tested Hesmer Sunday’s Game (6-29-08) de comenzar con nosotros”. el calcio italiano. Alejandro Moreno as with a 26-yard blast that “Lo seguimos desde hace “Quiero olvidar la Moreno dribbled the ball Hesmer knocked away D.C. United 4, Los Angeles 1 muchos meses, me gusta su experiencia del Cesena. Era away from the end line look- with both hands. capacidad de abrir espacios, demasiado joven, ahora me ing for an open attacker. Rapids midfielder Thursday, July 3 su sintonía con las segundas siento maduro para lograr mi Schelotto’s shot slipped Houston at Real Salt Lake puntas, la coordinación en revancha”, indicó. Colin Clark barely missed buscar el tiro con los pies y de Denis, quien en septiembre into the lower-left corner of tying the game in second- cabeza”, expresó. cumplirá 27 años, jugó entre the net for his third goal of half stoppage time when Friday, July 4 Cuando el periódico 2001 y 2003 en el Cesena the year. his shot from close range Kansas City at FC Dallas deportivo de Milan le dijo que italiano, donde no cumplió una But the lead was short- was saved by Hesmer. New York at Colorado algunos lo han comparado a th buena actuación, y regresó Ar- lived, as the Rapids equal- Don’t miss the July 5 New England at Los Angeles Gabriel Batistuta, respondió gentina tras cumplir su ized on LaBrocca’s low, 22- versus the Chicago Fire. que “podría ser, pero la contrato. 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She said the food puedan conocer de Columbian artifacts seized rested for the seizures. U.S. oficialmente como nuestras agendas y puedan Queen and Princesses of the and the unity between family from smugglers in the U.S. Customs and Border Protec- 42nd Annual Lorain Interna- is what she enjoys most about “miembros observadores” también ofrecer aportes a and Canada, including 800- tion officials did not return a tional Festival and Bazaar. her culture. Rodríquez, who del bloque político- todo el esquema de year-old fiber sandals, spears call seeking comment. Another Latina has been in- has never been to México comercial que conforman integración regional que and hunting bows looted from México and other Latin volved with the festival for but plans to in the future, once países del Sistema de tenemos”, agregó nomadic caves, officials said American countries have over a decade. decided to compete in the la Integración Argueta. Friday. stepped up efforts in recent The week-long festival, pageant for the first time this Centroamericana (SICA). El gobierno de Chile The artifacts were seized years to recover looted an- June 22 – 29, 2008, featured year. El acta de adhesión fue expresó en un comunicado over seven years by customs tiquities that often end up in a parade, a Princess Pageant, The festival “allows ev- firmada el jueves por el que el ingreso al agents in Texas, Arizona and galleries, auction houses and live outdoor band concerts, eryone to really show who embajador Manuel Matta organismo regional Toronto, said Alfonso de museums abroad. Strict laws car shows, Black River boat they are, what they repre- Garay de Chile; su colega “corresponde a una María y Campos, the direc- in most of the region pro- tours and about 40 different sent,” Rodríquez said “This J Jurgen Steinkr Juger de iniciativa concreta que tor of México’s National An- hibit the export of all ar- booth vendors of 12 differ- just allows everyone to have Alemania y el secretario demuestra nuestro interés thropology Institute. It took chaeological pieces except ent ethnic foods. All festivi- one week where they can just general del SICA, el por vincularnos en forma several years to recover the for authorized exhibits. ties were designed to cel- go at it, do the dancing, make hondureño Aníbal efectiva con los países de objects because of the bu- De Maria said México has ebrate the rich cultural, eth- the food and really be ex- Quiñónez, ante los la región”. reaucracy involved in iden- recovered more than 19,000 nic and other diversity of cited of who they are.” cancilleres y “Para Chile es un tifying them and proving stolen artifacts over the last Lorain. Twenty-seven women Lorain International Fes- from 12 nationalities com- representantes de privilegio poder compartir they came from México, he five years, the majority with said. U.S. help. The two countries tival President and Pageant peted to be elected queen or Centroamérica y experiencias y abrir Chair Terri Soto said the a member of the court. The República Dominicana. espacios de cooperación The 929 artifacts include have an accord stipulating anthropomorphic figurines, that any archaeological arti- greatest benefit of the festi- court included third runner- Los nuevos con Centroamérica, Belice val is its ability to bring a up Victoria Colella, Hungar- observadores se unirán a y República Dominicana”, miniature bowls, sculptures facts seized at the border and clay jewelry from north- diverse community together ian descent; second runner- España, México y Taiwán, señaló el informe. must be returned if they are ern, central and western for a variety of ethnic music up Lauren Pressick, Italian y a la lista se espera se Según uno de los proven to be of Mexican ori- México. gin. and food. “I want people to descent; and first runner-up integren próximamente artículos del reglamento But the most valuable are Many archeologists, how- walk away from this festival Wendy Kurianowicz, Hun- Argentina y Brasil, del SICA, el país aceptado wooden spears, arrow heads, ever, say looting and smug- gaining five pounds,” Soto garian descent. joked “that means they ate After the parade, several of aseguró la canciller como observador “tendrá hunting bows, fiber sandals gling will persist because of salvadoreña Marisol derecho a voz, pero sin and textiles from the Pueblo and liked the food.” the Latina 2008 Lorain Inter- a thriving market for antiq- Soto, of both Mexican and national Festival princesses Argueta. voto, (y) su participación Indians and other nomadic uities. Once artifacts are in La diplomática dijo tras no influirá en el cultures in northern Coahuila Puerto Rican descent, said representing either Puerto the hands of collectors or she has been involved with Rico or México gathered in a la firma que la región consenso”. state, de María said. Officials galleries, authorities in the espera “que todos los El SICA, fundado en the festival for about ten circle to discuss what repre- have concluded the objects U.S. and other countries are years beginning as a trustee senting their Latina ethnicity aportes recíprocos que 1991 y con sede en San were looted from caves be- reluctant to look into podamos realizar sean en in 1998 and vice-president meant to them. Salvador, está cause none are registered whether they have been ille- in 2006 and 2007. Soto ran Melina Rosas, 17, repre- beneficio del conformado por el bloque with museums. gally exported, said Karen as Mexican princess in 1990 sented her Puerto Rican heri- fortalecimiento de las político-comercial de las De María said the objects Olsen Bruhns, a San Fran- and has worked both the tage. “I feel very honored to relaciones tan queridas y naciones de Belice, Gua- are rare because not many cisco State University ar- Puerto Rican and Mexican represent Puerto Rico. It’s a óptimas que tenemos con temala, El Salvador, Hon- northern caves have been ex- chaeologist and consultant food booths with her family. beautiful island.” Rosas said ambos países”. duras, Nicaragua, Costa plored by archeologists. for U.S. Customs on antiqui- Natalie Rodríquez, 2008 she had an aunt and cousins Posteriormente señaló Rica, Panamá y República Many are remote and vulner- ties smuggling. Lorain International Festival that were also former Inter- en rueda de prensa que Dominicana. able to looting by smugglers “Dealers in the United and Bazaar Queen, said “it national Festival princesses. “representa un El acto oficial de seeking to sell antiquities States exhibit stolen stuff on feels really good” to repre- Elizabeth Hernández, 17, reconocimiento a la adhesión de Chile y abroad. Web sites, exhibit stolen stuff sent her Mexican heritage. also representing Puerto Rico seriedad y al avance que Alemania se realizó un día “The significance is that in their galleries. And nobody Rodríquez, 20, said she’s said “I feel very proud to be tiene el proceso de la antes de una cumbre de many come from the cul- does anything,” she said. been involved with the festi- able to show what I am. 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Por Isabel Flores Lazo Cultural Grand Rapids, MI.- La ciudad de Grand Rapids se vistió de la gala la semana pasada ante la firma oficial de hermanamiento con Zapopan, Jalisco, México, la cual quedó plasmada con el estrechamiento de manos de sus Alcaldes: George Heartwell y Juan Sánchez Aldana. “Este hermanamiento es el inició de una gran rela- ción de intercambio cultural, social, educativo, político y económico para ambas ciudades. Lo cual nos permitirá brindar un mayor campo de oportunidades”, destacaron los Alcaldes durante la ceremonia efectuada en la plaza principal de esta ciudad, ante la presencia de diplomáti-

cos de los países con los que se tiene relación de herma- Foto: Miguel Colón namiento con Grand Rapids. Heartwell comentó que este compromiso es de gran importancia para toda la comunidad de Grand Rapids en general, ya que eso demuestra que “nos gusta compartir nuestra cultura y ampliar nuestros lazos de amistad con otras ciudades del mundo”. cernosotrosmasquegobiernomunicipalnecesitamoscer nosotros, mas que gobierno municipal, necesitamos Luego de este encuentro oficialoficial, en donde ya se explexplo-o Para ambos Alcaldes, esta es la primera vez que se una sociedad comprometida que rinda frutos”. raron varias estrategias de trabajo e intercambio cultural, realiza un hermanamiento durante su administración. Luego de un estudio minucioso y trabajo constan- educativo y económico, la delegación de Grand Rapids, “Me siento muy honrado de vivir este momento tan im- te de algunos años, por parte del Comité de Hermana- encabezada por el Alcalde George Heartwell, viajará a portante para Grand Rapids, ya que el establecimiento de miento de Grand Rapids, se eligió la ciudad de Zapopan Zapopan el mes de octubre de este año para realizar la un hermanamiento es algo que se elige muy cuidadosa- por sus grandes similitudes. “Entre otras cosas, podemos firma correspondiente y de esta manera, completar la ofi- mente y Zapopan es una ciudad maravillosa que nos enri- mencionar que tanto Zapopan como Grand Rapids cuen- cialización del hermanamiento. quecerá enormemente”. tan con 13 universidades. Las dos principales fuentes eco- Para finalizar, el Alcalde Sánchez Aldana envió un Por su parte, el Alcalde Sánchez Aldana destacó: “Es nómicas de Grand Rapids son la medicina y la producción saludo muy afectuoso a los mexicanos recientes en Grand muy importante para nuestro gobierno reactivar la rela- de plástico, algo en lo que también ellos están trabajando, Rapids, especialmente a los zapopanos, con quienes es- ción con Estados Unidos y consolidar nuestro trabajo de solo por mencionar algunas”, comentó el Alcalde Heart- pera reunirse en una próxima visita para establecer con- promoción cultural, educativa y económica, ya que aun- well. tacto y conocer sus necesidades que permitan establecer que existen hermanamientos con otras ciudades, ya se En tanto, Aldana mencionó que Grand Rapids es nuevas metodologías de trabajo. han ido perdiendo los contactos”, una ciudad muy calida a comparación de otras ciudades Cabe destacar que el Alcalde de Zapopan estuvo Al respecto, el líder de Zapopan destacó la importan- de Estados Unidos. “La gente es muy amable y todo esta acompañado por varios funcionarios de su gobierno, cia de establecer una buena metodología de trabajo para diseñado para caminar, convivir con la familia y valorar quienes sostuvieron intensas jornadas de trabajo con di- evitar que se pierda la relación con el tiempo. “Hay que el aspecto humano, lo cual es muy importante para Za- versas autoridades de Grand Rapids. En nuestra próxima dejar bien establecida una relación institucional, pero so- popan, en donde estamos tratando de rescatar nuestro edición se publicarán mas detalles de este maravilloso bretodo social. El compromiso de al comunidad es muy pasado de convivencia”. encuentro. importante y es lo que nos hemos encontrado aquí, la so- ciedad esta envuelta y es lo mismo que trataremos de ha- Acumulan testimonios contra ICE A Jessica se le salieron las lágrimas tteniendo en consideración las preocupacio- cuando recordó la escena en que su madre nnes de índole humanitaria. era arrestada y subida a una patrulla de la Kice desacreditó el panel de comisio- Oficina de Control de Inmigración y Adua- nnados al señalar que no forma parte de nin- nas (ICE) la tarde del 7 de febrero en la em- gguna entidad del gobierno y puso en duda la presa Micro Solutions de Van Nuys. ccredibilidad y el proceso de la audiencia. “Sentí que mi mundo se acababa, creí Susan Gzesh, directora del Programa que la iban a deportar, que ya no la iba a dde Derechos Humanos de la Universidad de volver a ver”, dijo esta jovencita de 14 años CChicago, dijo que en las cuatro audiencias de edad ante los miembros de la Comisión aanteriores (Atlanta, Des Moines, Boston y Nacional sobre Mala Conducta del ICE y WWashington, D.C.) se han detectado viola- Violaciones a la Cuarta Enmienda, un foro cciones constitucionales. organizado por el Sindicato de Trabajado- “Cuando estamos hablando de redadas res de la Industria de Alimentos y del Co- a niveles masivos, que no habíamos visto en mercio (UFCW). eeste país desde los 30, cuando tienes arres- “Sentí mucho temor, porque no sabía ttos masivos es natural que están violando qué iba a pasar con mi mamá, si la iban a llos derechos, porque la justicia no se impar- deportar en ese mismo momento, no sabía cómo tenemos que cambiar el comportacomporta-- región del paíspaís”,” aseguróaseguró. ““ElEl sistema de inin-- tte al mayoreo”, comentó. qué iba a pasar conmigo, porque mi mamá y miento de los representantes de inmigra- migración de nuestra nación es claramente El Departamento de Seguridad Nacio- mi papá trabajan, quién me iba a recoger en ción en nuestra comunidad”, explicó María disfuncional y el testimonio que esta comi- nal (DHS), explicó, es parte del poder ejecu- la escuela, si iba a volver a ver a mi mamá”. Elena Durazo, dirigente de la AFL-CIO e sión ha escuchado enfatizó en las tácticas tivo y por ello tienen mucha discreción en El testimonio de Jessica fue uno de va- integrante de la comisión. ilegales de agentes de inmigración”. la manera en que aplican o no la ley. “Ese es rios que se escucharon en la quinta y última El reporte será entregado a los miem- Virginia Kice, portavoz de ICE, recha- un problema, porque ellos han decido hacer audiencia que la Comisión Nacional ha rea- bros del Congreso con la intención de que zó dichas acusaciones. “Están sugiriendo cosas que violan los derechos de las perso- lizado en el país para recoger las historias se reforme el sistema migratorio y se deten- que la operación de Van Nuys fue ilegal, nas”, mencionó. de quienes han sido afectados por las reda- gan las redadas, dijo Durazo. pero podemos asegurar que esa acción de Entre los panelistas de la Comisión Na- das que ha llevado a cabo ICE. “Esta comisión se formó para examinar aplicación de la ley en Micro Solutions fue cional de la UFCW estuvo el Cardenal Ro- La Comisión Nacional, formada por las acusaciones de abuso y mala conducta luego de obtener una orden de búsqueda ger Mahony, quien refrendó su compromiso sindicalistas, abogados, líderes comunita- de los agentes del ICE”, dijo por su parte Jo- girada por un magistrado, basada en la evi- de defender a los migrantes porque además rios, religiosos y académicos, tiene la misión seph Hansen, presidente del UFCW. dencia de violaciones criminales”. de ser un acto humanitario, los mismos in- de acumular esos testimonios en contra de Según Hansen, los agentes del ICE re- Las acciones de los agentes de ICE, sos- documentados están contribuyendo a la so- ICE para documentar supuestas violaciones petidamente abusan de los derechos cons- tuvo, se realizan de la manera más profesio- ciedad y a la economía. a los derechos constitucionales. titucionales de los trabajadores. “Estos no nal y apegadas a las leyes y a los lineamien- “Para tener un reporte que va a incluir son incidentes aislados, es un problema tos operacionales de la agencia, así como ese testimonio y recomendaciones sobre sistemático que está ocurriendo en cada JULIO 2008

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omo si deveras creyeran que es posible deportar a abogada Kara Hartzler de Arizona la complementa, grantes naturalizados. Para el caso, se podría deportar, Ctodos los 10 ó 12 ó 15 millones de inmigrantes in- diciendo que esto no sucede “cada mes ni cada sema- por ejemplo, a John McCain, nacido… ¡en Panamá! documentados antes del 20 de enero de 2009, cuando se na, sino cada día”. Según ella, desde 2004 la Migra ha También hay el caso de “Anna”, quien al ser deteni- termina (¡al fin!), el régimen de George W. Bush, el ICE detenido entre 3 mil 500 y 10 mil ciudadanos gringos da dijo que “había nacido en París”. Al investigarla, re- anda agarrando gente a diestra y siniestra. Pero como y “deportado casi a la mitad”. Es poco comparado con sultó que tenía dos pasaportes (en uno constaba como todos sabemos, la prisa no es buena consejera. el millón de deportados en estos cuatro años, pero de nacida en Irán), dos números de Seguro Social y ocho La cosa es que la Migra no solamente anda depor- hecho la cifra debe ser “0”. No se puede deportar ciuda- nombres. Estuvo detenida por la Migra nueve meses, tando extranjeros… ¡sino ciudadanos! danos y punto. y se salvó de la deportación porque Francia se negó a En un extenso artículo aparecido en The Nation, la Pero la periodista Stevens consiguió por lo menos aceptarla porque no es francesa. A los nueve meses un periodista Jacqueline Stevens reportó hace una semana 31 casos documentados en Los Ángeles, solamente en- juez se fijó en que Anna está diagnosticada como “para- los casos de media docena de ciudadanos deportados, tre 15 abogados de inmigración. Ocho fueron detenidos noica esquizofrénica”, y que declaró, una vez, que John digamos que “por error”. La bronca es que el error se como “aliens”, catorce fueron deportados y cuando es- F. Kennedy era su papá y otra vez que el Papa era su está haciendo sistemático. cribió su artículo había cinco todavía detenidos. papá. Según datos de la Migra misma, que por cierto de- Por cierto, el juez que dictó su orden de deporta- muestran la absoluta taradez de las deportaciones (por El Papa como papá ción, O’Leary, es hoy el encargado de la Corte de Inmi- más “masivas” que sean), 276,912 personas fueron de- gración en Tucson, Arizona… portadas en 2007. Haciendo una cuenta rapidita, a ese Cerremos con el caso de René Saldivar, enjaulado ritmo les llevaría nomás 43 años deportar a los míticos Hay el caso de “Roberto”, encarcelado cinco años por meses. La reportera de The Nation encontró archi- 12 millones de indocumentados, sin contar a los nuevos y deportado a Tijuana dos veces como “criminal alien” vos de su papá, Isidoro Saldivar, que datan de 1947, Se- que entren. Si los contamos, al ritmo de los supuesto porque la Migra no le creyó que era ciudadano. Lo sa- guro Social, comprobantes de sueldo y jubilación, pro- 230 mil que entran al año les llevaría… pues para siem- caron en el 2002 y su cuñada lo regresó al otro día, y bando que el señor estaba aquí cuando nació su hijo, pre, porque el balance real es de unos 40 mil por cada el siguiente año lo volvieron a agarrar y le dijeron que y que solamente gracias a esos hallazgos se salvó de la doce meses. apelar y demostrar su ciudadanía llevaría 9 meses en deportación. La Migra decía que “no tenía permiso de Posiblemente esto hace a la Migra empezar a depor- la cárcel, así que prefirió que lo deportaran otra vez. residencia en Estados Unidos”. tar “a quien caiga”. Entre los ciudadanos deportados re- El agente que lo arrestó lo acusó de fraude por argu- El caso, cierra diciendo Stevens y coincidimos com- cientemente está Peter Guzmán, nacido en Los Ángeles mentar que era ciudadano y por entrar ilegalmente por pletamente, es que ser “residente indocumentado es una en 1977. Guzmán llamó a su familiares desde México la frontera. Hasta 2006 le reconocieron su ciudadanía, infracción civil menor que permite la libertad mientras el 11 de mayo de hace un año, para avisarles que estaba que data de 1983. se resuelve el caso, y no es un crimen. Pero que la Migra deportado, y se tardó tres meses en regresar. Dice la Mi- Según las reglas, la Migra debe tener una “sospecha encarcele falsamente a un ciudadano estadounidense y gra que tiene firmada una forma de “partida voluntaria” razonable” de que una persona no es ciudadana antes a otros residentes si es un crimen, y serio”. de Guzmán, lo cual debe valer gorro, porque no sería de arrestarla, y no hablar inglés, no ser blanco, tener el Pero parece que a los Migras “les vale”. Parecen po- válida en el caso de un ciudadano. pelo negro, apellido en español y traer un nopal en la licías chafas con cuota de multas por día, y “quien caiga La Congresista californiana Zoe Lofgren dice que frente no cuentan como “razonables”. Ni, de hecho, ha- es bueno”… este caso ilustra los muchos errores de la Migra, y la ber nacido en otro país, porque hay millones de inmi- Acusan a EU de negar información Preparan reunión sobre muerte de inmigrantes

La Unión Americana de Libertades Civi- La demanda no ofreció detalles sobre el McCain-Calderón les (ACLU) acusó al Servicio de Inmigración número de muertes ni los lugares donde se y Aduanas (ICE) del Departamento de Segu- habrían registrado. Washington DC.- El virtual candidato del Par- ridad Nacional de negarse a entregar docu- Hace un año, la ACLU presentó una de- tido Republicano a la Presidencia de Estados Unidos, mentos sobre la muerte de inmigrantes dete- manda judicial contra el Centro Correccional nidos y bajo la custodia del Gobierno de EU. de San Diego (California) en la que denunció John McCain, visitará México la próxima semana, La acusación está contenida en una de- que la mala política médica y la negativa a donde platicará sobre libre comercio y narcotráfico manda presentada por la ACLU ante un tri- proporcionar tratamiento habían sido la cau- con el Presidente Felipe Calderón, confirmó la cam- bunal federal en la que insistió en su solicitud sa de sufrimiento y muerte de varios deteni- paña del también senador por Arizona. de conocer los detalles sobre los decesos. dos. Luego de haber anunciado hace dos semanas una “Sabemos que la atención médica pro- Por otra parte, ACLU pidió el año pasa- gira por Colombia, para mostrar su apoyo al Presiden- porcionada en muchos centros de detención do al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional te colombiano, Álvaro Uribe, el aspirante republicano de inmigrantes es muy inadecuada y ha te- información sobre si el ICE mantiene un re- decidió incluir a México en su gira latinoamericana. nido como resultado sufrimiento y muertes gistro sobre la muerte de inmigrantes dete- “Aún están por confirmar varias cosas, pero se va innecesarias”, dijo Elizabeth Alexander, di- nidos. rectora del Proyecto de Prisiones Nacionales Según ACLU, muchos inmigrantes son a reunir con los Presidentes y Ministros de los Gabi- de ACLU. confinados en cárceles junto a delincuentes netes”, informó a Grupo Reforma Hessy Fernández, “No se debe permitir que el Departa- comunes o en algunas instalaciones para de- portavoz para medios hispanos de la campaña de Mc- mento de Seguridad Nacional mantenga tención de inmigrantes administrados por Cain. oculta la información sobre estas muertes. empresas privadas. El equipo aún no emite detalles de la agenda de Es imperativo que el ICE rinda cuentas de “A menos que el ICE demuestre una McCain para la próxima semana, pero medios esta- manera pública cuando no proporcione la transparencia total y entregue toda la infor- dounidenses han informado que estará martes, miér- atención médica que ordena la Constitución mación que hemos pedido, no nos queda otra coles y jueves por los dos países, Colombia y México. de EU”, agregó. opción que cree que tiene algo que ocultar”, dijo Alexander. LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 TOLEDO 419-870-6565 DETROIT 313-729-4435 LORAIN 440-320-8221 July/julio 4, 2008 www.laprensa1.com Page 15

is younger sister Sermaly, zation awarded $40,000 in who is steadily following her scholarships thanks to gen- footsteps. “I liked how my erous sponsors and grants. sister was doing everything, Kim Wheeler, WKYC and the recognition she re- Channel 3 anchor, ap- ceived, she’s motivated and plauded Esperanza’s mis- always follows through with sion, saying she knows from her commitments and I want personal experience that ev- to do the same and more,” ery scholarship provides she said. peace of mind for students Sermaly will be attend- struggling to keep up in- ing Akron University in the creasing tuition fees. fall to pursue a Respiratory Wheeler works as an educa- Ken Wiley, daughters Cadia, Lina, wife Lorraine Vega, Therapy degree. She plans tion reporter and said and son Ken Wiley, Jr. to work for the Cleveland Esperanza’s students are Clinic and make the most of some of the brightest and her bilingual heritage. most motivated she has ever Keynote speaker met. “I hear people com- Lorraine Vega, Senior Vice plaining about the kids to- President of Key Corp, re- day, and I say they are not viewed all scholarship es- meeting the same kids I am,” says and said a common com- Wheeler said. plaint among students was Vega concurred and said the lack of role models and Esperanza’s scholarship re- Mayor Frank Jackson presenting Felicia Soto with mentors in the community. cipients have an average a Proclamation on behalf of Cleveland celebrating She pointed out that the CEO grade point average of 3.4, Esperanza Inc.’s 25 year commitment and service to of McDonald, Kellogg, and they are pursuing careers in Eddairis, Sergio, Eddalind, and Semaly Morales Latino education. — Photos by Arooj Ashraf Nike are all Latinos. engineering, health sci- For local role models, she ences, industrial design, law, pointed to the many accom- and social work and 80 per- Esperanza launches Campaign plished leaders present in the cent are Latinas. hall, many of whom were past Data colleted and ana- 25 and recognizes estudiantes Esperanza students. “I want lyzed by Esperanza estimates By Arooj Ashraf you to know it is possible to 70 percent of Cleveland Esperanza’s 18th Annual “Never forget where you succeed as Latinos in the Latinos drop out before com- Fiesta of Hope luncheon pre- come from.” greater community,” she pleting their high school di- sented 45 scholarships to 39 For Eddalind Morales, said. ploma—the highest of any brilliant Latino students making sure her daughters Vega asked Esperanza’s ethnic group. Limited access from Cuyahoga and Lorain Essairis and Sermaly remain founders, staff, students, and to computers and technol- County on June 27, 2008. devoted to serving the com- scholarship recipients to ogy, language, culture, pov- More than 300 guests munity is essential. Both her stand up and be recognized. erty and isolation are key Esperanza’s Top Ranking students: Mayra A. Correa gathered at Windows on the daughters received scholar- One by one, they stood up to barriers to their education. (Social Work), Keisha M. Gonzáles (Industrial Design), River in the Flats to honor ships to continue their col- cheers of ‘Vivia la luz!’ Vega The organization gives Cynthia Y. Burgos (Psychology), Raymond R. Nelson these students’ achieve- lege education. Tears of encouraged students to net- hope (esperanza) to students (Law), and Alicia M. González (Nursing). ments and celebrate pride streaked down her work, find mentors, and get and encourages them to Esperanza’s 25 years of ser- cheeks as she expressed to know their peers well. strive for a college educa- high schools students and over 85 percent of new jobs vice to the Greater Cleve- gratitude for Esperanza, its “Keep a wide circle of tion. A core mission is to keeping them out of the created by 2015 will require land Latino community. supporters and volunteers friends, especially those you reach out to the youth early streets and the streets out of more than a high school di- Cleveland Mayor Frank who contribute to its con- think you do not like, ex- and get them involved with them. ploma. Jackson presented a procla- tinuous success. plore, stay informed, and, after-school activities and The Latino population in Esperanza is preparing to mation to Board President “If it wasn’t for most importantly, vote,” develop their strengths. Ohio is projected to grow fill the void. “We are launch- Felicia Soto and said ‘the Esperanza, we wouldn’t be Vega said. Jean Ohlenbush, and the need to bridge the ing Campaign 25 which will organization provides great here,” said Essairis, a senior Esperanza was founded Esperanza Grant Consultant, education gap is becoming sustain current programs, educational opportunities in Nursing student at Univer- in 1983 and provides inner said its easy to influence el- critical for the state’s build new initiatives that will a city where the average high sity of Akron and four-year- city and suburban students ementary students, but the economy. The Jobs Revolu- better Latino educational and school graduation rate is scholarship recipient. She is with tutoring, technology real challenge is shaping tion 2005 report predicts economic opportunities in 48percent.’ He congratu- grateful for the investment training, leadership devel- the region and increase the lated the students and said Esperanza has made in her opment, mentoring, college scholarship funds,” she said. they will emerge as impor- education and is looking for- and career counseling and Soto said the organiza- tant leaders for Cleveland. warding to building her own scholarship assistance. The tion has excelled in the past Jackson encouraged them to legacy in the Latino commu- first scholarship awarded to 25 years and asked sponsors study hard, work diligently, nity. a Lincoln West student was and friends to actively shape and, most importantly, Her most precious legacy $200; this year, the organi- its success by donating money and time. 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The State of Michigan, Department of Man- Libbey High School Reunion: Account Reps & agement Budget, is recruiting for several Cus- On 7-11-08, commencing at 7:30PM, a joint tomer Service Technician positions within the Of- LIbbey High School class reunion for classes of Call Center Reps fice of Retirement Services. Duties include provid- 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1968, at the Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. $2 AllianceOne is a subsidiary of Teleperformance, the leader and global ing complete customer service to customers by admission, cash bar; entertainment by Bob Kelly. accurately responding to inquiries received via expert in contact center management creating more value through a better RSVP 419-699-3846. Casual attire. customer experience. request forms, phone calls, application documents, Our Maumee, OH office is seeking individuals fluent in Spanish for full-time written correspondence or by personal visit to the Account Representative and part-time Call Center Representative Project office. The positions will also be responsible for IHOP Restaurant Jobs openings. If you have excellent communication and keyboarding skills, and determining customer eligibility for billings, pen- motivation to achieve goals, please apply. sion, health and death benefits. Possession of a Steelyard Commons IHOP restaurant, lo- Maumee Recruiting. [email protected] high school diploma and at least 3 years of admin- cated in Cleveland, is now hiring for restaurant Fax: 877-560-0296 istrative support experience is required. Candi- positions including, servers, line cooks, Job Hotline: 877-876-7886 dates with the ability to adapt to a fast-moving, ever- bussers/dishwashers. Competitive changing environment and are able to handle mul- pay. Positions available on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd tiple priorities are highly desired. The positions are shifts. English language required. If interested, located in Lansing, Michigan and have an annual please apply in person Monday-Friday between EOE salary of $33K to $45K depending on experience 1PM and 3PM, 3511 Steelyard Drive, Cleve-

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Additional information on this position can be found on the State Job Postings site at PULL A PART USED AUTO PART www.michigan.gov/mdcs/. Candidates must sub- Pull A Part of Cleveland Is hiring mit a cover letter and résumé to the: Department of Yard Laborers Needed Immediately Management and Budget, Office of Human Re- 7.50 hr to 50 hrs week year round sources, Stevens T. Mason Bldg., P.O. Box 30026, LEARN NEW SKILLS AND INFORMATION Processing inbound cars and inventory Lansing, MI 48909; Attention: Mary Beth Seppala; Place Inventory on Yard for display The University of Michigan School of Nursing is conducting a study to find out how to Fax: (517) 373-8317; no later than July 11, 2008. best help parents talk to their teens. May include operate basic hand tools and fork lift Please reference Posting #2008-0476-2. Civil Ser- Must be Authoried to Work In U.S. and pass Drug Screen vice Rule 1-7 requires that all persons who are not Who: You can participate if you are Latino, Spanish-speaking, and have an adolescent Criminal Back Ground Check from 13 to 18 years of age who is also willing to participate. currently state employees must submit to and pass Need to Fill 7 Positions a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual Benefits @ 6 months What: ¡CUIDALOS! is a program designed for Latino parents to help develop the appointment to the classified service. The DMB is Apply @ 4433 W 130th, Cleveland Oh 44135 knowledge, attitudes, and skills to help them communicate with their adolescents in a drug-free, alcohol free, equal employment oppor- general and about sexual issues. It involves, for parents 3 computer sessions, lasting tunity employer. about 45 minutes. Teens will participate in 2 sessions lasting 30 minutes or less. Parents and teens will receive $20.00 per session. COORDINATOR MANAGER OF Partners In Education seeks Where: All sessions will take place at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation OF PROSPECT volunteers for Dragon Boat Festival 1211 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48126. Call us at 1-866-527-1796 to schedule a time to CIRCULATION RESEARCH come to the program.

The 2,400 year old sport of dragon boat racing University Information Libraries You don’t need to know how to use a computer to participate is coming to Toledo again on Saturday, July 26 when Services We made it easy for you! the Partners In Education Great Maumee Dragon Bowling Green Office of Boat Festival takes place on the waters of the State University Development Maumee River, at Toledo’s International Park. Bowling Green The Coordinator of State University Partners In Education needs volunteers to help Circulation manages assist the region’s premier paddling event that will the complex environ- The purpose of this include over 1,200 participants. ment and daily opera- position is to assist the Join the tions of circulation development team in The festival, presented by BP, will showcase units in Jerome and their fundraising ef- over 40 teams paddling in three races throughout Winning Team forts by providing re- the day. Trophies will be awarded for race times and Science Libraries. In search and background special categories. The first race of the day places the absence of the de- American Family Insurance, a leader in the reports on prospective “like” industry teams against each other. First round partment head, in insurance industry since 1927, is looking for donors and alumni, and times will determine the second round (semi-finals) charge of Access Ser- leading individuals to join our team of win- identifying new races and finally the championship (finals) round. vices department, in- ning agents. sources of funding and cluding Circulation, private support. Addi- As an American Family agent, you can expect: To add to the racing excitement, spectators will Reserve, Interlibrary tional responsibilities enjoy live music and entertainment, delicious food • Unlimited income potential. Loan, Support Ser- include the mainte- and a children’s activity area. In addition, various • Flexibility by managing your vices, and Materials nance of the Central cultural activities will be presented by the Chinese own business. Management units. For Files and the Develop- Association of Greater Toledo. • Expert training. a complete job descrip- ment Office Library, • Advancement opportunities. tion and instruction on which also provides Club Taino BILIGUAL Puertorriqueño how to apply for this support for the devel- For more information, and to schedule an MEDICAL opment team. For a appointment, call or send your resume to: 12th Annual and all current Admin- ASSISTANT istrative Staff vacan- complete job descrip- Constitution Day Nelida I Lopez Immediate Opening cies please visit http:/ tion including recruit- Picnic Is now available for a ment dates for this District Sales Manager /www.bgsu.edu/of- Sunday, July 20, clinic on search (J-61164) and 215 Miller Rd Suite 6 fices/ohr/employment/ 2008 W. Vernor, Detroit; all current Administra- Avon Lake, OH 44012 Swan Creek Metropark MUST HAVE AT adm_staff/ tive Staff vacancies (440) 933-3062 www.nelidalopezdistrict.com (Yeager Center) LEAST 2-3 years page11137.html or please visit http:// 4659 Airport Hwy. Clinical Experience. contact the Office of www.bgsu.edu/of- Toledo 43614 Excellent pay for the Human Resources at fices/ohr/employment/ 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. right person. You Free & Open to the may fax résumé to (419) 372-8421 or adm_staff/ Public 313.841.4709 [email protected]. BGSU page11137.html or Come join us in com- And you can also call is an AA/EO employer/ contact the Office of memorating the signing pager 248.610.7308 educator. Human Resources at of the Constitution (419) 372-8421 or between Puerto Rico & [email protected]. BGSU the United States. Well SERVICE TECHNICIAN- code BCS-LP have music, delicious is an AA/EO employer/ Puerto Rican cuisine Buckeye Cable System educator. (only served between 2 thru Renhill Professional Services American Family Mutual Insurance & 4 p.m.), including the $17.19 per hour. Direct Hire w/Benefits Company and its Subsidiaries traditional roasted pig, Must have HS Diploma or GED, ADVERTISE IN Home Office – Madison, WI 53783 artwork, dancers, valid Dr. Lic.,1 yr CATV system Main. exp, LA PRENSA! www.amfam.com poetry, and much more. Its a great cultural Ability to climb and lift 70#. (419) 870-6565 © 2005 NA-001300 - Rev. 11/05 event for the whole Send resume to: [email protected] (313) 729-4435 family. *EEO EMPLOYER www.LaPrensa1.com • www.laprensa1.com • current events, photographs, links, weather, classifieds, copies of La Prensa can be found at www.laprensa1.com • July/julio 4, 2008 La Prensa Classifieds Page 19

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Terri Soto and Natalie Rodríquez, 2008 Lorain’s International Festival Queen, taken on June 29, 2008 in Lorain. See story by Ingrid Rivera on page 8.

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Adelante, Inc. hosted a Latino Community Leadership Meeting on June 27, 2008 at GRATIS Servicios Educacionales de Head Start the Fifth Third headquarters in Toledo. Josh Flores, Adelante’s board chair and Sonia Para Niños en el condado de Lucas Troche, its executive director, updated the leaders concerning: “¿Que Pasa Latino?” y de Bajo Ingreso. El programa es para familias con niños de 3 a 5 años de edad.

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Feliz Cumpleaños, Trinidad Sarrato Happy 90th Birthday, Trindad Sarrato of Weston OH Latino artists Robert García and Emanuel Enriquez at the Schedel Arboretum & July 7 Gardens in Elmore, Ohio on June 29, 2008. Both have several sculptures at the gardens. Love, Freddy Gutiérrez and Family

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CELEBRE EL DIA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA Tu Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire | Sábado, 5 de Julio 8pm DE EEUU

COMPRE sus boletos en Columbus: La Mega Michoacana, las Michoacanas 1, 2, 3, 4 y en La Plaza Tapatía. En Dayton: La Michoacana. En Cincinnati: La Plaza Tapatía. Llame al Crew 614.447.4115. SE HABLA español.

COMPRE SUS BOLETOS: En Toledo – Tienda San Marcos y Manuel Zapata 419.345.2951 - En Columbus: La Mega Michoacana y Plaza Tapatia - En Dayton: La Michoacana - En Springfield: La Condesa - En Cincinnati – Plaza Tapatia. Llame al Crew 614.447.4115. Se Habla Español.