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Ohio & Michigan’s Oldest Latino Newspaper «Tinta con sabor» • Founded in 1989 • Check out our Classifieds! Chequea los Anuncios Clasificados! Proudly Serving Our Readers Continuously For Over 14 Years June/junio 4, 2003 Spanglish Weekly/Semanal Vol. 33, No. 12 La Prensa is savored by non-Latinos too! St. Francis HS hosts minority camp, see page 4! Surf our web at: www.laprensatoledo.com St. Francis HS hosts minority camp, see page 4! ( CALENDAR OF EVENTS, PAGE 8 Baile Latino tremendous success The 8th annual Baile Latino, held last Friday at Stranahan Hall, was well attended by 13 high schools and 23 contestants for king and queen from northwest Ohio. Coordinators Robert Torres and Rosalinda Contreraz were pleased. According to Contreraz, “The students basically organize the event themselves with some direction by Robert and me, with the assistance of some high school coun- selors. “It is a lot of work, but well worth the effort. “Robert and I especially want to thank our eight judges and chaperons.” González—propietaria Reyna Brenda Meddellin [Libbey HS], Rey Ben Miller [Central Catholic HS], Approximately 400 students and Breves chaperons were in attendance, en- • Postergan audiencia a parcial de un restaurante en and Ophelia Salcedo & Henry Esparza [Fremont Ross HS] attend last Friday’s tertained by Grupo Ilusión. mexicana en caso Houston—arregló el highly successful 8th Annual Baile Latino at Stranahan Theatre. ilegales muertos en transporte ilegal de dos de Texas los ocupantes hasta Houston, Weber directs with vision and HOUSTON (AP): Una a cambio de una suma de mujer mexicana acusada de dinero no especificada, compassion at Adelante, Inc., participar en una operación según un documento de un one of Toledo’s premier de contrabando que resultó funcionario federal de en la muerte de 19 inmigración. uno de esos agencies inmigrantes no sabía que inmigrantes murió en el Part 4 in a series of articles serían transportados en un camión-remolque. By Rico de La Prensa camión-remolque El abogado dijo que los Karen Weber is the in- years, receiving an AB in sofocante, dijo el jueves su las acusaciones contra su terim director of Adelante, Business Management in abogado. cliente no indican que ella Inc. 1986. La audiencia para fijar supiera que más de 70 She remembers receiv- Karen then went to work fianza a Norma Sánchez inmigrantes serían ing a call from its board for Payless Shoes and moved González fue postergada transportados en el member Dr. Nicholas to Detroit for two years, man- para la semana entrante. Su contenedor donde el calor Espinoza back in 1999, aging a branch there. She abogado Wendell Odom era insoportable y no entraba which dramatically was then transferred to man- había sido contratado pocas aire. change the direction of her age a store in Bowling Green horas antes y pidió al • Gobernador mexicano: life—she was asked to be and then on to a new one at magistrado federal Calvin Este no es momento para the interim director of Spring Meadows. Botley más tiempo para acuerdo migratorio Adelante. She accepted In total, Karen worked for preparar el caso. Por NESTOR IKEDA and assumed her new du- Payless Shoes for five years, Diecisiete personas WASHINGTON (AP): ties on September 28, leaving them in 1992 to Interim Director Karen Weber aparecieron muertas a Un gobernador de 1999. work for Fifth Third Bank as twice. sumed the position of in- principio de este mes en el oposición de un estado Up until that time Karen a teller and then was trans- Her first stint was from terim director as well as contenedor del camión fronterizo mexicano had been working for an ferred to the accounting de- September 28 to December maintaining my position abandonado en una estación declaró el miércoles que accounting firm. partment. 3, 1999, when Luis Escobar as financial director,” said en Victoria, unos 160 «quizás éste no sea el mejor Karen hails from Weber then worked in ac- assumed the directorship. Weber. kilómetros al suroeste de momento» para México de Delphos, Ohio—Delphos counting for Key Bank for “When Luis became the Escobar left Adelante Houston, luego de que fueran buscar un acuerdo de is a small community of three years, and then for an director, I then stayed with to assume a position at the introducidos ilegalmente al inmigración con Estados approximately 9,000, accounting firm until she Adelante part time and did University of Toledo país. Otras dos personas Unidos debido a la posición about 90 miles southwest was contacted by Dr. fiscal management. In July Multicultural Center. murieron en un hospital. débil de la economía of Toledo. Espinoza in 1999. Karen is of 2001, I became the finan- Escobar is also the first Tyrone Williams, el con- estadounidense. She graduated from St. also on the Aurora Academy cial director full time. Latino to assume the posi- ductor del camión fue el «Cuando digo que para John’s High School in Board. “When Luis left October tion of president of To- primero en ser arrestado. mí éste no es el mejor 1984, attended Lima Actually, Weber has been 31, 2002, to work for the ledo City Council. Se cree Sánchez (Continued on Page 3) Technical College for two Adelante’s interim director University of Toledo, I re- (Continued on Page 3) This Week Next Week FLOC CD sales raises 45K for boycott 3 A beautiful array of color photographs of Your Weekly Horoscope/Horóscopo 5 the 40th Anniversary of Father Richard Directory of Latino Businesses & Services 5 Notter’s ministry as photographed by Irish-Mexican Fiesta Classifieds 9-11 Arturo Quintero, Esq. this June 8. See p. 2 Your DetroiTolédo Connection • Tinta con sabor Spiderman loves these webs: www.laprensatoledo.com www.voceslatinas.com Página 2 La Prensa June/junio 4, 2003

Hit-and-run driver Hartsock found guilty to the thickness of the ice. He eventually turned himself in On February 1, at ap- to the police. proximately 1:30 a.m., Hartsock admitted to Arnoldo Ramos, 51, and his some drinking prior to the nephew Ricardo Ruiz, 42, incident. BMV records re- were tragically killed by veal that Hartsock had sus- Billy Ray Hartsock, a hit- pended driving privileges at and-run driver, as they were the time of the hit-and-run. crossing Broadway Street Last Thursday, May 29, in south Toledo. Billy Ray Hartsock entered a Ramos and Ruiz had plea of no contest to the just parked their vehicle in amended charges of aggra- Ricardo Ruiz route to the New Triangle vated vehicular homicide on June 16, 2003 at 1:30 Candidate Lisa Canales-Flores with family and friends at recent fundraiser. Café to visit a relative. The (both counts and as it relates tremendous force of the to both victims) in violation p.m. impact threw one of the of R.C. §2903.06(A)(1), Any letters addressing Canales-Flores cranks up her campaign men almost 50 feet. (B)&(C), felonies of the sec- this issue for the judge’s con- By Fletcher Word gatherings. In addition, she Prensa, “but my work isn’t Ricardo Ruiz and his ond degree. sideration should be mailed La Prensa Staff Writer plans to knock on doors to yet complete.” uncle Arnoldo Ramos were Robert G. Christiansen, to the Lucas County assis- What do the summer of stay visible with voters and to One of the things that the avid followers of Tejano Judge of the Court of Com- tant prosecutor, Louis 2003 and Lisa Canales-Flores’ “introduce other candidates,” candidate hopes to work on music and were supporters mon Pleas of Lucas County, Kountouris, c/o Lucas campaign for re-election for she told La Prensa last week, or the next four years is fos- of many of the area Latino Ohio, accepted the tendered County Prosecutor’s Office, Washington Local School such as fellow Democrat Karyn tering closer relations with bands. Ramos was a retired pleas and found Hartsock Lucas County Courthouse, Board have in common? McConnell, who is running the Toledo School Board of autoworker. guilty. Judge Christiansen Toledo OH 43624, prior to They are both underway. for an at-large Toledo City Education and to help Wash- After killing both men, referred the matter to the the sentencing on June 16. Canales-Flores kicked off Council seat. ington Local schools gain Hartsock attempted to dis- Court’s Pretrial/Presentence Defendant remains in her campaign with a The Washington Local Dis- recognition as a “vital part of pose of his damaged pickup Department for a presentence custody with the Court con- fundraising event last Thurs- trict is composed of Whitmer the City of Toledo.” truck in the Maumee River investigation and report and tinuing the bond at day at Democratic Party head- High School and the Career Prior to going to work for but was unable to do so due set the matter for sentencing $210,000, no 10% allowed. quarters on Madison Avenue and Technology Center; two the City, Canales-Flores amidst a gathering of family, junior high schools—Jefferson spent three years with the friends and supporters. and Washington; and nine el- National Alliance for the Canales-Flores, who will be ementary schools—Green- Mentally Ill (NAMI) as that vying for her second four- wood, Hiawatha, Jackman, organization’s media coor- year term, also serves as vice- McGregor, Meadowville, dinator. She has also been president of the school board. Monac, Shoreland, Trilby and the chairman of Toledo’s Opposition to her re-elec- Wernert. Civilian Police Review tion has not yet surfaced. The district educates about Board. Two of the five board seats 7,000 students a year. But, the Washington Lo- Green goes Detroit’s Irish-Mexican Fiesta will be contested this No- In addition to her school cal School Board has always By Rico de La Prensa vember. David Hunter joins board duties, Canales-Flores been her first public service Canales-Flores in running also works for the City of To- priority and her re-election This Sunday, June 8, noon to 8:00 p.m., Mexicantown’s Fiesta Gardens, 21st and for re-election. The deadline ledo as the public information campaign is all but certain, Bagley streets, in southwest Detroit, will host its 4th annual Irish-Mexican Fiesta. for filing is August 21, 2003; officer for City Council. Prior even with no clear opposi- the two top candidates in the to that, she was an assistant to tion in view, to take up a Entertainment includes: Tiniest Chihuahua & Cutest Irish Setter Contest (12:30- general election will serve Mayor Jack Ford. major portion of Canales- 1:00 p.m.), dance troupe Raices Mexicanas (1-2:00 p.m.), Ballet Mayahuel (2-3:00 for the next four years. “I am extremely proud of Flores summer plans. p.m.), Heinzman School of Irish Dance (3-4:00 p.m.), Mariachi Especial de México & Canales-Flores will the work I have done with the If the voters in Washing- Vanessa Sánchez (4-5:00 p.m.), Strathmore Band (5-6:00 p.m.), Obreros del Norte (6- spend the summer months board over the last four years,” ton Local want her back, she 7:00 p.m.), and Bruno’s Brawler’s Band (7-8:00 p.m.). attending festivals and other Canales-Flores told the La definitely wants the job. Irish you say? Why Irish-Mexican?

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City Council President Ardenia Jones Terry, Bruce “All are doing an excep- Luis Escobar Rumpf, Sam Rodríguez, Josh tional job,” said Weber. the purchase of our building— Flores, and Celso Rodríguez The feeling of the staff to- these funds were secured by (Chairman Emeritus). wards the work done by Karen Mayor Jack Ford, when he According to Weber, “Sev- is reciprocal. According to pro- was in the state legislature, eral other individuals are in the grams director Ana María and City Council President FLOC’s Jerry Ceille receiving a check from Christiana Velasquez in the sum of process of becoming board Portillo, “Karen is doing a Luis Escobar. This should be $53,017.50 from CD sales for benefit of FLOC’s boycott against Mt. Olive Co. members.” wonderful job. Her biggest accomplished shortly. It is anticipated that the asset is pulling the staff to- “Adelante has really screening and selection pro- gether into a team-oriented grown. When I started in 1999 Detroit’s Andrea Rivera appears at FLOC cess will take several months. unit. Karen always puts the there were 13 people working fundraiser where over $53,000 raised for Karen will be asking for Adelante name out there in the here—there are now 20, in- consideration for this position. community.” cluding myself. boycott According to Joe Balderas, marized the current status of The CD contains a book- “I have my heart here at “Adelante is a very impor- By Rico de La Prensa Adelante. It has become my Adelante’s CAPP coordinator, tant part of our rainbow com- the boycott. His daughter, let explaining the songs passion. “Karen is doing a good munity and it is only going to A Farm Labor Organiz- Christiana Velasquez, pre- and the history of FLOC’s “While salaried, I work at job,..both as the financial man- get better, with more growth,” ing Committee (FLOC) sented a check in the sum of struggle. A second CD will least 60 hours every week do- ager and interim director. It is said Weber. fundraiser was held last Sat- $53,017.50 to FLOC’s Jerry be recorded in December. ing things that really interest tough to wear two hats.” Adelante, Inc, is a nonprofit urday at the Sofia Quintero Ceille—this check repre- Saturday’s funbdraiser me and my focus on helping La Prensa is focusing on corporation started in 1996. Arts and Cultural Center in sented proceeds from the sale also featured metal sculp- the area residents—brown, each of these programs in past Originally, it was part of SASI south Toledo to raise funds of a CD entitled “Canciones tures of Detroit artist, An- black, or white—in a variety of and future articles. In the May and was the creation of its to help finance the boycott por La Causa,” which will drea Rivera, and paintings programs,” said Weber. 28th issue of La Prensa, for director, Jack Ford, now against the Mt. Olive Pickle be used to help sustain the by Baldemar’s brother, Os- “I enjoy working with our example, an in-depth article mayor of Toledo. Its first Company of North Caro- boycott. car Velasquez, a prominent able staff. featured María Luisa Tufts and director was Roy Vargas. lina. The CD was produced by artist, whose murals include “Our programs director is Puente de Salud, which can be “When I am not working FLOC has been boycott- Velasquez with music per- the one above the entrance Ana María Portillo, our admin- viewed at: http:// at and for Adelante, I enjoy ing Mt. Olive products formed by himself and his of La Prensa. istrative assistant is Veronica www.laprensatoledo.com/ reading and being with my since 1997. Aguila Negra Band. The Aguila Negra—with Vallejo, and our receptionist PDF/5-28-03.pdf. family. FLOC had called the black eagle is the logo of the Baldemar,Jesse Ponce, and Tina Stoner. “I am the youngest of boycott to convince Mt. FLOC flag. Jacob Estrada—sang clas- “Our programs coordinators Future plans include seven children. My father Olive that it should accept This CD was released in sics such as “De Colores.” are: Patricia Pérez (AYUDA), purchase of Adelante’s was in quality control at a responsibility for the de- 2000 and features a mix of Rap Breakdance Sergio Claudia Espinoza (Youth Pre- building Delphos area factory and my plorable working condi- old Tejano favorites, zipper Sánchez, of North Carolina, vention Program), Joe Balderas As to future plans and agen- mom was a homemaker and tions of North Carolina songs—where old lyrics to also performed. (CAPP), María Luisa Tufts das, according to Karen, “Our part time grocery store farm workers. To date, Mt. famous tunes are replaced (Puente de Salud), Jesse current focus at Adelante, in worker. Yes, family is ex- Olive has refused to nego- by new ones, which are Editor’s Note: Numer- Torrence (LAP, Latino Aids addition to our programs, is in tremely important, and tiate. mostly about the struggles ous photos will appear next Adelante is part of my fam- Baldemar Velasquez, of the farmworkers—and week in La Prensa concern- Breves mexicana para la president of FLOC, sum- folkloric ballads. ing this event. determinación del orden en- ily,” exclaimed Weber. (Continued from Page 1) tre inmigración y seguridad, que no le esté dando la «pero yo diría que ambos temas prioridad que tiene, sino que están en lugar prioritario de la ¡Queremos ser en este momento las agenda binacional». condiciones dificultan la «No conozco las razones solución del problema», que dio el canciller, pero creo su compañía dijo Enrique Martínez y que coincidimos en que Martínez, gobernador del seguridad y migración son estado de Coahuila y temas de gran prioridad para de seguros! miembro del Partido los dos países», dijo. 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The epitome of the human realm is to be in a hugh traffic jam of discursive thought Página 4 La Prensa June/junio 4, 2003 Study says Latino immigrants move up economic ladder as well as Europeans over time By DEBORAH KONG rience and the Asian experi- “Second and third-gen- AP Minority Issues Writer ence,” Smith said Thursday. eration Latino men have “That view is just wrong. made great strides in closing SAN FRANCISCO (AP): Across generations, Latinos their economic gaps with The children and grandchil- have done just as well as the native whites,” Smith writes dren of Latino immigrants Europeans who came in the in the study. move up the economic and early part of this century, and In general, third-genera- As reported in the May 22 issue of La Prensa, St. Francis formed a Latino support group educational ladder in the in fact slightly better.” tion Latinos’ income is only for its students, called LASSO, to aid in their transition from grade school to high school. United States as quickly as Smith said previous re- about 10 percent behind It now has almost 20 members according to its coordinator John Orozco. generations of European im- search has used data from a U.S.-born whites, taking into Shown above are some of the St. Francis Latino students, accompanied by Council migrants did, a new study very limited time- period. In account educational differ- President Luis Escobar and Coordinator John Orozco, in attendance at last Friday’s 8th says. his study, Smith examined ences, he said. Annual Baile Latino at Stranahan Theatre. It was a highly successful event according to The finding contrasts census and other material to However, by the third coordinators Rosalinda Contreraz and Robert Torres. with prevailing beliefs that measure the progress of Latino generation, educational Latin American immigrants men and their descendants gains appear to drop off as St. Francis de Sales High School plans camp haven’t mirrored Europe- over more than a century, up Latinos begin to look much ans’ generational advances to those born in 1974. like the rest of the U.S. popu- for minority students because they make less of an The study found Latino lation, the study found. St. Francis de Sales High School will hold a 2-week summer camp (Knight Start 2003) effort to assimilate, take fre- immigrants born between Smith’s study only looks for minority boys who will be in grades 7 and 8 in the fall of 2003. The camp will meet quent trips back to their 1905 and 1909 had just a fifth- at men, but his research on at the high school from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. during the weeks of June 16-June 27, home countries and have grade education. But their Latinas shows a similar pat- and will have a two-part focus. faced discrimination, said sons completed ninth grade tern, he said. •Mornings: students will be instructed in math, science, English and computers to help James Smith, an economist and their grandsons graduated Roberto Suro, director of them sharpen their test-taking skills for their junior high work. Certified teachers will at RAND, a nonprofit re- from high school. Those gains the Pew Hispanic Center, a teach classes, assisted by members of the St. Francis de Sales High School African- search group in Santa are even higher than Euro- research group, cautions American Club. Monica, California. pean immigrants born during against making projections •Lunches will be provided. Motivational speakers will address the students during the Smith wrote the study, the same time-period, Smith based on trends in the study. lunch period. which appears in the May said. “It’s an interesting and •Afternoons: Activities will include various social, cultural, and athletic events, such edition of the American Eco- Immigrants born during valuable historical look at as off-campus tours to 5/3 Field, Ritter Planetarium, Maumee River cruise, and on-campus nomic Review. those same years earned 75 intergenerational progress,” activities like swimming and water safety instruction. “There’s a widespread percent as much as U.S.-born Suro said, but “that still The camp is open to the first 50 campers who apply, and there is no charge for the view among both scholars white men over their lifetimes, doesn’t answer the question program. At least one of the participants will win a full 4-year scholarship to St. Francis and the general public that according to the study. Their we have, which is: Can the de Sales, based on his attendance and an essay. the Latino immigrant expe- sons earned about 79 percent same patterns hold for For more information, or for a brochure and registration form, contact Mrs. Christine rience has been very differ- as much, and their grandsons today’s immigrants and their Holliday, 419-531-1618, ext. 327. ent than the European expe- almost 83 percent as much. offspring?” Bexar County sheriff’s BE PART OF THE PRE-LATINOFEST FESTIVITIES AT sergeant breaks barrier SAN ANTONIO (AP): years ago, the Sheriff’s De- CLUB INCOGNITO The Bexar County Sheriff’s partment had no female ser- Department has broken a geants in the patrol unit. To- ON JUNE 13 WITH EMILIO AND RIO. CALL 419-215-1674. 267-year barrier by promot- day, four female lieutenants ing a Hispanic woman to are assigned to the jail, in- sergeant. cluding two Latinas. Diana M. Lorenz was cer- “Due to previous admin- emonially award her istrations, women were not sergeant’s badge Tuesday. very welcomed into the de- That made her the first Latina partment,” Lorenz told the to reach sergeant in the law San Antonio Express-News enforcement division of the for a story in Wednesday’s Sheriff’s office since the editions. king of Spain appointed the She said she hopes her first sheriff in 1736. promotion inspires other “It’s history-making,” women to careers in the de- Sheriff Ralph López said at partment. a news conference. “Hope- Lorenz has a two-year de- fully, it reflects the chang- gree in criminal justice from ing culture of this adminis- San Antonio College and is tration. Women have a very working toward a bachelor’s important role in law en- degree in criminology. She forcement.” said she plans to get a master’s The 39-year-old single in public administration. mother of three children is The highest-ranking the third female sergeant in Latina at the San Antonio patrol. Police Department is a When she was hired 15 deputy chief. Appearing in Northwood, Ohio Friday, June 13th Emilio Navaira and Rio at CLUB INCOGNITO 4725 Woodville Road Call 419-215-1674 for details June/junio 4, 2003 La Prensa Directory Page 5

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Andres, Maribel, Dom., 11:00 a.m. June 7 and 8; softball tournament, Club 16 near King and Hill Roads, Toledo; call Holland-Sylvania Rd., 419-385-6418 Sat, 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; & Gerald Robert Torres, 419-466-9184. salsa, merengue, cumbias, Bowling Green, First Spanish Church of God June 7 and 8, 2nd Spring Festival, presented by the Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana domingo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1331 E. Broadway [La Loma], 2165 Pontiac Road, Auburn Hills MI. On June 7: entertainment by: DJ Jimmy reggae; dancing lessons 9- Toledo, Ohio 43605 10 p.m; 20 first muchachas Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00 p.m. Barrios [11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.], Grupo Fiesta [4:00-5:00 p.m.], Electricidad [5:30-6:30 WFOB 1430 AM p.m.], DJ Jimmy Barrios [7:00-8:30 p.m.], and Electriciad [9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.]. Call get in gratis; DJ Joel with Sylvester Duran Mier. & Vier., 7:00 p.m. Sab., 6:00 p.m. Mariana Lucio para mas información, 248-253-9534. Vilchez; 419-699-3269. Fostoria, sábado, 419-693-5895 Club Incognito, 4725 4-6 p.m. June 8, 4th annual Irish-Mexican Fiesta, Detroit Mexicantown’s Fiesta Gardens, 21st Iglesia Bautista Woodville Rd. near Domingo, 8:30 to 10 a.m. and Bagley Streets. Entertainment: Raices Mexicana (1-2:00 p.m.), Ballet Mayahuel (2- El Buen Pastor 3), Heinzman School of Irish Dance (3-4), Mariachi Especial de México (4-5), Strathmore Woodville Mall, every Fri- 521 Spencer Road WLEN 103.9 FM Band (5-6), Obreros del Norte (6-7), & Bruno’s Brawler’s Band (7-8:00 p.m.). Sat., 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Adrian, domingo, Toledo, Ohio 43609 Rev. Dr. Alberto Martínez June 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Open South End Public Forum, Aurora Gonzalez Commu- DJs or Live bands; no cover 1 to 4:30 p.m. Miér., 7:00 p.m. nity Center, South St. and Anthony Wayne Trail, Toledo--every 2nd Wednesday, Joe before 9:00 am; hombres Sab., 7:00 p.m. must be 21-plus, mujeres WQTE 95.3 FM Dom., 10:15 a.m., 11:20 a.m., Balderas, Adelante, at 419-244-8440. must be 18-plus; 419-215- with Lady Di 6:00 p.m. June 14, noon to 4:00 p.m., Sister To Sister Conference—The Mind, The Heat, the Soul Adrian, domingo, 419-381-2648 of a Woman; Maurine Simmons Family Investment Center, 430 Nebraska Ave., Toledo; 1674. 3 to 8 p.m. Las Palmas Nightclub, La Primera Iglesia Bautista speakers include Dr. Karen Patterson-Stewart, author of 7 Pink Slips to a Blessing; gratis; 628 Elm Street 3247 Stickney Ave; WLFC 88.3 FM refreshments; call Vivian Crawford at 419-259-9570. corner of Elm & Erie June 14, LatinoFest III, downtown Toledo at Promanade Park; entertainment in- Friday, June 6, 9:00 p.m. Findlay, viernes, Toledo, Ohio 43604 to 1:00 a.m., The Windy 6 to 9 p.m. Pastor Titular: J. Truett Fogle cludes: Los Tres Sonidos (2-3:00 p.m.), dance group (3-3:30 p.m.), Midwest Godfathers City Boys, La Sombra; Pastor Asociado: Jesus Segovia (3-4:30 p.m.), dance group (4:30-5:00 p.m.), Sumakta (5-6:00 p.m.), Las Chicas & Co. (6- WKMK 1440 AM Escuela dominical: 10:00 6:30 p.m.), Noel & Latin Crew (6:30-8:30 p.m.), Look-alike Raulito Navaira Contest tickets: $15 in advance, a.m. La Explosiva (8:30-9:00 p.m.), and 2003 Grammy Winner Emilio Navaira (9:00-11:00 p.m.); $5 at Los Amigos Restau- “La que se escribe Culto de adoración: 11:00 a.m. rant; call 419-476-1363. con rojo’” Los cultos son bi-lengual admission for adults; 419-259-5383. Mickey Finn’s, 602 con Batman y Paquita 419-241-1546 June 20 & 21, noon to midnight, Festival Latino, featuring Colombian artists Totó Lagrange St., DJ Tony da la Vernor SS. Peter & Paul La Momposina, Los Corraleros de Majagual and Sonora Carruseles; food; arts & crafts; Detroit, lunes a sab., Rios, Thurs. 9:00 p.m. to 728 Guadalupe Street y más; at the Bicentennial Park and Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio; 614-645-7995. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Toledo, Ohio 43609 Website: www.musicintheair.org. midnight. Call 419-246- Fr. Richard Notter July 13, Latino Scholarship Day with the Toledo Mud Hens, 3466. WCAR 1090 AM Dom., 12:00 p.m. Gametime is 2:00 p.m., The Connection, Detroit, sábado, 419-241-5822 Fifth Third Stadium, downtown Toledo; Toledo Mud Hens v. Columbus Clippers; 3126 Lagrange St., live noon to 5 p.m. Primera Iglesia Hispana Yvonne Ramos sings National Anthem with mariachi and folkloric dancing; first pitch Tejano bands every Fri. dom., noon to 4 p.m. de Monroe by Latino/a dignitaries; Seating tickets are $10 per ticket with $2 going to scholarship Alianza Cristiana y funds. Call Rico at 419-870-6565 or Bob Salazar at 419-893-6227 ext. 7160 for tickets. & Sat, 419-242-2924. Misionera To Place your Pastor Jesse Morales July 16, Tall Ships comes to International Park in downtown Toledo. Over 20 MICHIGAN: Classified Ad Call 317 E. Front St. breathtaking ships will be on display from July 17 to the 20th as part of Ohio’s Detroit: Detour Monroe, Michigan 48161 Bicentennial. Website: www.tallshipstoledo.com. Call Kelly Rivera, 419-243-8251. (419) 242-7744 Dom., 1:30 p.m. Any listings? Contact Rico at 419-870-6565 or 313-729-4435. Lounge, 1824 Springwells Mar. & Jue., 7:00 p.m. Street; every Friday night; 734-848-4271 New Tejano Band Baile Cumbia; free Forming Primera Iglesia Bautista OPORTUNIDADES DE EMPLEO cumbia lessons; DJ Looking for musicians to Hispana Manolito; cumbia, salsa, audition; 3495 Livernois Street ranchera, merengue; 313- Call Tony Avila Detroit, Michigan 48210 419-343-8917. Pastor Titular: Carlos Liese COMIDA Y BEBIDA 849-0900. Pastor Asociado: Elí Garza Club International, Estudio Bíblico: Miér., 7:00 p.m. Servidores de banquetes 6060 W. Fort Street; LA PRENSA Escuela Dominical: 10:00 a.m. Personal de banquetes weekly Saturday enter- SERVICE Culto de Adoración: Dom., 11:00 a.m. Servidores de restaurantes tainment; 313-995-4938. DIRECTORY 313-894-7755 Los Galanes, 3362 Lava platos Nueva Creación United Bagley St., every Friday To be placed in the Methodist Church and Saturday, Latino Directory of 270 Waterman St. Detroit MI music; 313-554-4444. Businesses that Services: Juev. at 7:00 p.m. LIMPIEZA DOMESTICA Luna Pier: Luna Pier service the Latino & Dom. at 5:30 p.m. Asistente de habitación Ballroom; every Saturday community contact night; El Baile Grande, Rico at La Prensa: Editor’s Note: Personal de habitación 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Call 734- Churches desiring to be included Personal durante la noche 848-4326. 419-870-6565 or in this directory should e-mail Royal Oak: Weds, 313-729-4435; the information to Rico, c/o Wyndham Toledo Hotel night; Sky Club, 401 S. [email protected], or fax to or at 419-255-7700. Gracias. 2 Seagate/calle: Summit Lafayette; Sangria; doors [email protected] open at 7 p.m. with free Contacto: Cindy Villilobos dance lessons at 8 p.m; 21 419.255.6173 and over; proper attire; 586-254-0560. Utica: Argentine Ofelia’s Tango Detroit, 7758 Perfumería Auburn Road; Tango on Joyeria y Wed. & Fri; Salsa on Mon., Swing on Thur; Perfumes 586-254-0560. ¡No cuesta mucho!

Have entertainment? 419-704-2773 Call Rico 313-729-4435 419-242-4672 June/junio 4, 2003 La Prensa Page 9

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SINTOMAS DEL “WEST NILE VIRUS” Los síntomas de este virus son: fiebre, debilidad muscular, dolores en el cuerpo, salpullido e inflamación en las glándulas linfáticas. Casos más serios pueden presentar los siguientes síntomas: fiebre alta, rigidez en el cuello, estupor, desorientación, estado de coma, temblores, convulsiones, parálisis, y en casos SUSANNA ALEJANDRA CONTRERAS raros, hasta la muerte. Personas mayores y con problemas con el sistema de inmunidad son los más susceptibles al “West Nile Virus”. Infant daughter of Dorinda and Manuel Contreras of Napoleon Rd., Bowling Green, OH, died May 22, 2003. Si sufres de algunos de estos síntomas, comunícate con tu médico. Also surviving are stepsisters, Christen, Katie, and Rebecca; grandparents, Roy Christ, Mary Ann Rehrer, Cuervos y “blue jays” son susceptibles al “West Nile Virus”. Por esta razón estos pájaros son examinados Juan and Elida Contreras. frecuentemente. Si encuentra un cuervo o“blue jay” muerto favor de reportarlo al departamento de salud de Toledo y el condado de Lucas al teléfono (419)213-4100. URGENTE Cuervos son del tamaño del antebrazo de una persona de tamaño normal y son de color negro. Otros pájaros negros son más grandes que la palma de las manos de una persona de tamaño promedio. “Blue jays” son de color azul y EL PROGRAMA DE COMUNIDADES MEXICANAS del tamaño de la palma de la manos. EN EL EXTERIOR NECESITA ASESORES CON CONOCIMIENTOS GENERALES DE PRIMARIA, No todos los pájaros reportados serán examinados. SECUNDARIA Y/O PREPARATORIA PARA DAR CLASES EN EL AREA DE DETROIT. Para preguntas relacionadas con el control de mosquitos comunicarse con el Distrito de Sanidad de Toledo al LOS HORARIOS SON FLEXIBLES, DE LUNES (419)726-7891 A SABADO. ES REALMENTE NECESARIO CONTAR CON ALGUIEN PRONTO. HAY MUCHA GENTE QUE TE PARA MAS INFORMACION: NECESITA, POR FAVOR BRINDA UN POCO DE TU TIEMPO Y EDUCACION, LA CUAL NO TODOS · Toledo Area Sanitary District HAN TENIDO LA OPORTUNIDAD DE ACCEDER. http://www.tasd-mosquitoes.org · Extension Service, Ohio State University INTERESADOS COMUNICARSE CON: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/ %7Eohioloine/ vmefact/index.html Gerardo Macias Jr · Ohio Department of Health Executive Director http://www.odh.state.oh.us/ODHPrograms/ZOODIS/WNV/wnv1.htm CENTRO MEXICANO DE MICHIGAN Y OHIO · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Consulate of Mexico http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/q&a.htm 645 Griswold, Suite 1700 Detroit, MI 48226 · ERAP West Nile Virus Update 313 964.4515 x13 http://www.cfe.cornell.edu 313 964.4522 fax · Using repellents safely 635 N. Erie Street [email protected] http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/citizens/insectrp.htm Toledo, Ohio 43624-1317 www.ecmm.org Phone: (419) 213-4100 www.gerardomacias.net · Recommendations for outdoor work Fax: (419) 213-4017 ______http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/westnile http://www.co.lucas.oh.us/health TAMBIEN URGENTE

El Comite Patriotico Mexicano necesita una maestra o maestro de danza folklorica para niños. Ya SERVICES Jeffrey C. Zilba Latin Music sea que este viviendo aqui o en Mexico. Existe la posibilidad de traerlo, darle visa de trabajo y vivienda ATTORNEY AT LAW Fully qualified; every weekend. 25 yrs. experience: a precio muy accesible. Buen salario y excelentes oportunidades dentro 124 N. Summit St. Electric, carpentry, CLUB de la comunidad Hispana de Detroit. Toledo, Ohio 43604 plumbing, Interesados, por favor comuniquense con: 419/255-1515 refrigerators, heating, INCOGNITO remodeling; Jovita Campos 419/255-2332 FAX In front of the Presidenta Web site: www.zilbalaw.com Licensed & insured. Woodville Mall, Comite Patriotico Mexicano 5671 W. Vernor Call 419-242-7539; Northwood, Detroit, MI 48209 Senior Network Security Analyst fax: 419-244-6737 Ohio. 313 554.9419 The University of Toledo for your estimates 313 849.0393 fax today! 419-215-1674. [email protected] The University seeks candidates for the following position: FOR SALE Affordable Funeral Services Senior Network Security Analyst LAND Immediate Cremation $600 or free with state assistance For more details on duties and required qualifica- CONTRACT Complete Funeral Services from $2895.00 tions, please visit our website at hr.utoledo.edu or with state assistance $1805.00 call our Jobline at 419-530-1313. The University of 2215 Broadway (Funeral package includes up to 4 hours w/ funeral service, Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, (3 bedroom) metal casket, transportation to local cemetery, grave, grave liner & Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. $1,900 Down interment expense) 41 Walbridge Student Services Coordinator (3 bedroom) Los Servicios del Entierro económicos $1,900 Down Cremación $600 inmediata o libre con la ayuda estatal The University of Toledo Los Servicios del Entierro completos de $2895.00 1747 Marne con la ayuda $1805.00 estatal The University seeks candidates for the following (El paquete fúnebre incluye hasta 4 horas c/ el servicio position: (2 bedroom) $3,500 Down fúnebre, la arqueta de metal, el transporte al cementerio local, graba, Student Services Coordinator el grave trasatlántico & el gasto del entierro) For more details on duties and required qualifica- Other Properties tions, please visit our website at hr.utoledo.edu or Available! Salowich & Stevens Funeral home call our Jobline at 419-530-1313. The University of 3833 Livernois: Detroit, Michigan 48210 Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affir- Any credit will qualify. (313) 894-1334 mative Action Employer and Educator. Call José at (419) 327-8879 Manager Robert J. Werth June/junio 4, 2003 La Prensa Classifieds Page 11

PLANNER Education Programs Manager SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM MANAGER Responsible for strategic planning¸ coordinating, The Toledo Museum of Art, full time with implementing and monitoring of programs funded by benefits. Working collaboratively and cross-func- Unison Behavioral Health Group is seeking a the Area Office of Northwestern Ohio, Inc., in a ten tionally, develop and manage educational/gallery Program Manager to provide county service area. Additional duties include man- programs to meet the mission and objectives of clinical supervision to team of Community Sup- agement and oversight of contracts, collection and the Museum. With staff, set goals and priorities. port Providers. Qualified analysis of statistical data to determine qualitative and Responsible for the oversight of our docent pro- candidates must have leadership ability and cre- quantitative outcomes, and interface with local and gram, public programs and gallery programs, with ative problem solving regional service providers. The Planner works under the charge to develop creative approaches to skills. LPCC, LISW, or MSN is required, along the direct supervision of the Director of Program engage current and new audiences, maintain with case management Development. Salary based on qualifications and ex- quality and assure scholarship. Assist in the or other work experience with adults with serious perience. Excellent benefit package. Qualifications: development of methods for evaluating programs mental illness. Prefer master’s degree in public administration, urban and educational efforts. Qualifications: Master of Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Send planning, public health, gerontology or a related field, Arts in art history, museum education or art resume with cover letter to: and a working knowledge of programs for senior citi- education or equivalent professional experience zens. A minimum of three years of administrative in one of these fields with a minimum of five years experience and skill with various computer software experience in museum program development, packages, including MS Office Suite, MS Windows- implementation, administration and evaluation with based applications and GIS required. proven experience designing programs to meet the needs of multiple diverse audiences, including Send resumes to: adults’ and children’s programs. Must have excel- Director, CSP Services Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. lent communication and organizational skills; abil- P.O. Box 10015 Attn: Program Development /Personnel ity to work a flexible schedule including evenings Toledo, OH 43699-0015 2155 Arlington Avenue and weekends; strong people management skills Fax 419 321-6913 Toledo, Ohio 43609-1997 with the ability to model and teach; working Email: [email protected] knowledge of word processing and computerized EOE NO TELEPHONE CALLS spreadsheets. EEO/AA EMPLOYER TO APPLY: Businesses for ¡GRACIAS! E-mail resume to: [email protected] Sale Job Coach Substitute or mail to: Human Resources The Hispanic/Latino Vending route, Caucus of the Lucas The Lucas County Board of MR/DD is seeking The Toledo Museum of Art 100 locations charity County Democratic Job Coach Substitute. Candidate will have a High PO Box 1013 sponsored. Party wishes to thank School Diploma or GED plus one year of job coach or Toledo, OH 43697 Net $36,000 and Paula Brown Gallery vocational training experience with people with dis- help missing children. and El Camino Real for abilities in a community setting. Candidates can Cost $5,000.00. their generous contri- apply in person or send resume to: CLUB INCOGNITO Latin Music Every Weekend butions to the success 1-800-853-7155 or of its fundraiser on May Lucas County Board of MR/DD In front of Woodville Mall www.webdesign199.com. 1, 2003. Attn: Human Resources-MAK 419-215-1674 2001 Collingwood Blvd. Toledo OH 43620 ADVERTISE IN LAPRENSA CALL EOE M/F/D/V (419) 242-7744

MENTAL HEALTH MANAGER

EOPA/Toledo-Lucas County Head Start is a federal and state funded program, which provides comprehensive services to income eligible Lucas County 3-5 year old children and their families.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: May 27, 2003—June 10, 2003

APPLY: EOPA/Toledo-Lucas County Head Start Director of Human Resources 525 Hamilton Street, Suite 202 Toledo, Ohio 43602 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

HIRING POLICY: Equal Opportunity Employer

“FOR EACH POSITION, BILINGUAL CAPABILITY WILL BE GIVEN ADDI- TIONAL CONSIDERATION”

1. Mental Health Manager ¨ 40 hours/week—52 weeks/year ¨ Will assist and advise in the planning, implementation and supervision of the Mental Health Program, including developmental screenings and services to pre- school children with severe behavioral problems. Advise and participate in the training of staff and Head Start parents. Locate and establish contracts with Mental Health professionals. Advocate for Mental Health in the community.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology required. Master’s Degree preferred. Three (3) years of supervisory experience is required. Three-five years of experience in a child-serving Mental Health setting required. Knowledge and experience with early childhood screening/assessment tools and behavioral interventions. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Must possess a valid Driver’s License with auto and liability insurance.

Applicant must submit a completed application to be considered for any vacant position. No resumes will be accepted without a completed application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background check and possible drug testing. Página 12 La Prensa June/junio 4, 2003

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