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Bush ordenó el jueves Bush dijo que las Associated Press Writer detener indefinidamente fuerzas WASHINGTON April ting the agreement to Con- against organized labor in el retiro de soldados de norteamericanas han 10, 2008(AP): The Demo- gress before a consensus was Colombia and partly be- Irak después de julio tras logrado importantes cratic-led House of Repre- reached with congressional cause of differences with aceptar las progresos desde que sentatives, in an election- leaders on outstanding dif- the administration over how recomendaciones del ordenó un refuerzo year showdown with the ferences. to extend a program that comandante de las fuerzas de unos 30.000 White House, effectively She said she warned Bush helps American workers estadounidenses en ese soldados. “Hemos denied President George in a phone conversation displaced by foreign com- país. Bush dijo que el gen- renovado y revivido W. Bush a vote on a free Monday that the agreement petition. eral David Petraeus tendrá la perspectiva de trade agreement with Co- would be defeated if a vote Democratic Rep. James éxito”, dijo. lombia. were to be taken now, and McGovern cited figures “todo el tiempo que Bush habló en la The House voted 224- the priority should instead that in the first 12 weeks of necesite” para determinar Casa Blanca ante un 195 Thursday to eliminate be on measures to revive the this year that show 17 trade cuándo podrán retirarse público de veteranos, a rule that would force it to U.S. economy. unionists were assassi- más soldados. George W. Bush acompañado por el vote on the trade agree- Bush, she said, “aban- nated in Colombia. “When La decisión de Bush Bush agregó que ment within 60 legislative doned the traditions of con- it comes to issues like hu- garantiza prácticamente vicepresidente Dick Estados Unidos llevará a days of the president’s sub- sultations that have gov- man rights, I refuse to be a una presencia Cheney, el secretario de mission of the legislation erned past agreements.” cheap date,” McGovern estadounidense numerosa defensa Robert Gates y la cabo las reducciones de to Congress. Bush sent the “You forgot to consult said. en Irak hasta que termine secretaria de estado fuerza previstas, agreement to the House on with us,” House Ways and U.S. organized labor su mandato en enero. Condoleezza Rice. retirando a los 30.000 Tuesday, starting a 90-day Means Committee Chairman and human rights groups En otra decisión La decisión del soldados que despachó a clock for the House and Charles Rangel, also a generally have opposed importante, el presidente presidente había sido Irak el año pasado para then the Senate either to Democrat, said, referring to the Colombia deal be- anunció que buscará anticipada por dos días de combatir la violencia approve or reject the pact. Bush. “You did not deal with cause of the problems of aliviar la pesada carga testimonio ante un Congreso sectaria. The House action in all some of the issues we have.” labor leaders in the South sobre el ejército escéptico por Petraeus y Aunque admitió que likelihood kills consider- Republicans angrily con- American country. Busi- reduciendo el período de Ryan Crocker, el embajador “continúan problemas ation of the Colombia demned the rules change. ness groups such as the misiones de combate en estadounidense en Irak. serios y complejos en agreement this year, and “This action today is noth- U.S. Chamber of Com- Irak y Afganistán a 12 Ahora en su sexto año, la Irak”, Bush dijo que will leave it for the admin- ing short of political black- merce have actively lob- meses en vez del actual de guerra ha cobrado la vida de desde el refuerzo ha istration that succeeds him mail,” said Republican bied for the deal, saying it 15 meses. Dijo que el más de 4.000 soldados ocurrido “un cambio in January. Both Demo- leader John Boehner, con- would remove tariffs that cambio entrará en norteamericanos y ha estratégico importante; cratic presidential nomi- tending that Pelosi was us- impede American exports vigencia el 1 de agosto y costado más de 500.000 hoy tenemos la nees Barack Obama and ing it to force the president to the country. no afectará las fuerzas millones de dólares. iniciativa” Hillary Rodham Clinton to deal with her agenda. Almost all Colombian oppose the free trade agree- The Democratic Congress goods already enjoy duty- ments. approved a free trade agree- free status when sold in the Writers, Copy Editors (bilingual) Wanted House Speaker Nancy ment last year with Peru but United States. 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Joe Haynes, D- including property that vagones de un ruidoso tren de llegar a Arriaga, a 360 immigrants to accept pay Goodlettsville, and Rep. is not in any way related carga que llaman “La Bestia’’. kilómetros (200 millas) de la for work done in Tennes- Mike Turner, D-Old Hickory, to that person’s compen- Con creciente frecuencia, el frontera. Ese es el sitio más see is unconstitutional, the has been awaiting floor votes sation for illegally work- recorrido se corta pronto. cercano donde pueden Abordar un tren no es nada Los indocumentados abordar un tren desde que Stan fácil. A menudo deben state’s attorney general in both chambers of the Gen- ing in the state,” Cooper centroamericanos tropiezan destruyó la línea Chiapas- sobornar a guardias y a la said in a legal opinion re- eral Assembly pending ques- wrote. con nuevos controles dentro Mayab. policía. Algunos polizones leased Wednesday. tions over whether it would Senate Democratic de territorio mexicano, Durante el viaje deben están tan cansados que no Attorney General Bob be constitutional. Caucus spokesman Mark incluidos inspectores que pagar coimas a ladrones, pueden aferrarse al tren por The bill proposed require- Brown said Haynes will buscan polizones en los trenes. funcionarios de inmigración, mucho tiempo y terminan Cooper wrote in the opin- Los daños causados por los agentes de la policía y cayendo a las vías, sufriendo ion that the proposal would ments for undocumented abandon the proposal fol- huracanes en las vías férreas empleados del ferrocarril. lesiones graves. conflict with the Federal immigrants caught working lowing the attorney complican aún más las cosas. Juan Gabriel Ramos, un El viaje puede resultar Labor Standards Act, in the state to forfeit earn- general’s opinion. Como consecuencia de ello, guatemalteco de 17 años que mortal. which protects workers’ ings and property, face up to “We have no intention la cantidad de indocumentados quiere reunirse con su madre Jorge Guevara, un no mexicanos detenidos en la en California, dijo que antes salvadoreño de 21 años, rights to receive minimum six months in jail and be fined of saddling the state with frontera por las autoridades de llegar siquiera a Arriaga ya declaró que la primera vez que and overtime wages. up to $500. costly and time consum- migratorias estadounidenses se le había tenido que pagar a un hizo el recorrido, en el 2001, Federal courts have said Cooper said the property ing litigation over this,” redujo en un 60% desde el agente de la policía federal y a el tren se descarriló y unas 20 those protections “apply seizure provision would vio- said Brown. 2005, a pesar de una intensa otro de inmigración. personas fueron aplastadas y campaña en busca de seguramente murieron. El late constitutional protec- Read SB0252 on the “Los dos me dijeron que si regardless of immigration extranjeros sin papeles. El año no les pagaba, me mandaban escapó y no sabe bien lo que status and that all workers tions for due process. General Assembly’s Web pasado fueron arrestados unos de vuelta a Guatemala”, sucedió. are entitled to be paid for “It is conceivable that page at http:// 68.000 extranjeros que no eran expresó Ramos. “Ese accidente me dejó en work that they have per- government officials might www.legislature.state.tn.us/ oriundos de México, la mayoría Los centroamericanos shock pero yo seguí”, contó de ellos centroamericanos, afirman que, si son detenidos, Guevara a un grupo de comparado con los 165.000 del las autoridades mexicanas los indocumentados que hacía el 2005. someten a abusos. En un viaje por primera vez. “Uno Mizzou opposes anti-affirmative action proposal Desde que Felipe Calderón publicitado caso el año pasado no piensa en el peligro, solo COLUMBIA, Mo., April grams result in reverse dis- fort to strike down affir- asumió la presidencia hace dos en la ciudad norteña de Saltillo, en llegar a los Estados Unidos. 8, 2008 (AP): University crimination are “absolutely mative action laws. Sup- años, aumentó la cantidad de denunciaron ante la Comisión Ya cuando esté allá pensaré efectivos de las fuerzas de Nacional de Derechos en eso”. of Missouri President Gary false,” Forsee told partici- porters have until May 4, seguridad que custodian la Humanos que les habían Guevara dijo que trabajó Forsee says the system op- pants Monday at a confer- 2008 to collect roughly frontera sur. hecho exámenes de recto con operando una carretilla poses a proposed Novem- ence on Latino issues held 150,000 signatures from Isaac Castillo, dueño del el pretexto de que querían elevadora en Dallas hasta que ber ballot initiative at the university’s Colum- registered voters across Hotel La Posada en Arriaga, determinar si portaban cólera. fue deportado el año pasado bia campus. dice que los centroamericanos “El maltrato al migrante luego de que la policía lo designed to end affirma- the state. con frecuencia terminan aquí es brutal y nadie hace detuvo porque no le tive action in public hiring Missouri is one of five Information from the radicados en México, donde nada al respecto porque todo funcionaba una de las luces and college admissions. states targeted by support- Columbia Daily Tribune, ganan el doble de lo que pueden mundo los ve como un botín”, traseras de su automóvil. Claims that such pro- ers as part of a broader ef- www.columbiatribune.com percibir en sus países. expresó el sacerdote católico A Milagros Rivera y su fa- “El problema no radica solo Heyman Vásquez, quien milia le tomó un mes llegar a en Estados Unidos, sino calcula que el 80% de los Ixtepec, localidad a 136 también en México, porque centroamericanos que llegan kilómetros (85 millas) al norte muchos centroamericanos a su refugio en Arriaga han de Arriaga. Para entonces, esta quieren quedarse aquí y sido robados. salvadoreña de 36 años había competir con los mexicanos por La merma en el tránsito de sido robada tres veces: por los puestos de trabajo”, indocumentados es soldados, por ladrones y por manifestó Castillo. particularmente notable en un policía. La campaña del gobierno Arriaga, una localidad En el peor de esos tres ha hecho que los agrícola, en la que se produce incidentes, ella, su novio, su centroamericanos busquen maíz y sorgo. En la dilapidada hijo de 20 años y su nuera, de nuevas rutas. Algunos pagan estación de trenes hay unos 18, fueron abordados por hasta 7.000 dólares para pocos centroamericanos que individuos armados junto a ingresar a México por mar y esperan poder abordar algún las vías. Los hicieron luego esconderse en camiones tren. Algunos van a un refugio desnudarse y se llevaron 1.500 2008 que van al norte. para extranjeros, ven dólares que tenían, dijo Estas embarcaciones y televisión y relatan los abusos Rivera. camiones intentan evitar los que padecieron. “Fue un trago muy amargo Summer Child Care and Camping puestos de control que abundan Sentado afuera del refugio, proque apartaron a mi nuera y en la frontera sur y en las un nicarag Juense cuenta que pensamos que la iban a programs for youth and teens carreteras de esa región. una vez vio a cómo un grupo violar”, expresó la mujer. Los centroamericanos que de hombres violaba a una Los asaltantes finalmente no pueden o no quieren hacer mujer y le disparaba a su dejaron ir a la muchacha, ilesa. la travesía marina apuestan a novio. Una pareja hondureña Rivera dijo que se dirigen a s a leader in the ﬁelds of child care La Bestia, el tren en el que hacen dijo que huyó de su país Virginia, donde tienen amigos and camping, the YMCA and JCC of un recorrido de 3.600 cuando unos pandilleros que les han dicho los ayudarán Greater Toledo is pleased to offer your kilómetros (2.000 millas) hasta mataron a su hija adolescente. a conseguir trabajo. child a variety of exciting summer programs, Estados Unidos. Dejaron atrás a siete hijos, de “Se sufre mucho, pero la all in a safe and positive environment. El trayecto comienza en el entre uno y 18 años, esperanza de llegar te ayuda a río Suchiate, en la frontera con escondidos. seguir adelante”, manifestó. 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The event Dawson Baker, Jesús Angel, and Rico at the new patio community,” said SBA the Oakland Local Com- this year’s summer Olym- is sponsored by the Uni- of El Camino Sky Restaurant in Oregon, Ohio Michigan District Director munity Committee for pics. versity of Michigan Of- Richard Temkin. “Ray rec- United Way of Southeast- As part of the Univer- fice of the President and El Camino Real opens third ognizes the obstacles that ern Michigan. He also sity of Michigan’s cel- by the Center for Sustain- minority businesses face served three years on the ebration of Earth Day on able Systems at the U-M location in Ann Arbor and has developed relation- U.S. Senate Task Force on April 20, the Dalai Lama School of Natural Re- El Camino Real Restaurant opened its third loca- ships and built partnerships Hispanic Affairs. Lozano will speak at Crisler Arena: sources and Environ- tion in Ann Arbor, Michigan, next to the Briarwood to help these businesses recently completed a six- DATE: 2 p.m. April 20, ment. The Nobel Peace Mall. The location was previously occupied by Los achieve economic oppor- year term as vice chair- 2008. Prize winner is the head Tres Amigos, but according to co-owner Jesús Angel, tunities. I’m proud to an- man of the board of direc- PLACE: University of of state and spiritual there will be an overall refurbishing. nounce that he is the Michi- tors for the Washington Michigan Crisler Arena, leader of the Tibetan This third location currently serves a complete El gan Minority Small Busi- D.C.-based National 333 East Stadium Boule- people. He last visited ness Champion of the Year Council of La Raza, the Camino Real menu now offered by its two Ohio loca- vard, Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor in 1994, when tions, at 2072 Woodville Road in Oregon and Sylvania award winner.” nation’s largest Hispanic EVENT: As part of about 9,000 people at- The son of Mexican im- advocacy organization. & Douglas Streets in Toledo. 2008 Earth Day activities, tended a lecture at Crisler The Oregon location is called El Camino Sky and migrants, Lozano learned He also served his country the Dalai Lama will de- Arena. early the effects of eco- as a vehicle commander has completed its elegant, elevated outdoor patio. nomic hardship and that an for two years in the U.S. individual must step up to Army infantry during the Detroit police union files overcome these barriers. Vietnam War. You are invited to the celebrations in His dedication to service Lozano will receive his grievance over TV removal honor of Cinco de Mayo at and volunteerism has award during the fourth DETROIT, April 12, livered Friday to the po- The Detroit Public Library spanned over 32 years with annual Michigan Cel- 2008 (AP): The union rep- lice chief centering on many organizations. ebrates Small Business resenting Detroit police unfair treatment and un- From 1976 to 1980, he awards dinner at the Cinco de Mayo Craft officers isn’t pleased with fair labor practices. Saturday, May 3, 2008, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. served with Latin Ameri- Kellogg Hotel & Confer- a decision by the depart- Smith says if TVs are cans for Social and Eco- ence Center in East Lan- Make a craft to take home in honor of the ment to remove TVs from going to be removed from Mexican holiday. nomic Development, Inc. sing on April 24, 2008. 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She is a graduate Among her many accom- 2008: Seven graduates of on training Dr. Joyce Appleby, noted his- of Stanford University and plishments, Dr. Appleby has El Barrio’s Customer Ser- that included torian of America’s Early Re- Claremont Graduate School. been a presenter at the Phelps vice Representative Train- general cus- public, who will present a lec- Dr. Appleby has served as: Lectures at New York Uni- ing program walked across tomer service ture entitled “Coming to • President of the Ameri- versity and the Becker Lec- the stage to receive cer- and organiza- Terms with Thomas can Historical Association, tures at Cornell. Her most tificates of completion at tional skills. Vanetta Jamison with Abby Vega Jefferson.” the Organization of Ameri- recent book was a study of can Historians, and the So- early nineteenth-century the West Side Ecumenical Representatives from Center of Excellence as- The lecture is sponsored by the Alpha Lambda Nu ciety for Historians of America entitled Inheriting Ministry Reinberger Au- partnering financial institu- sists more than 800 adults Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, America’s Early Republic the Revolution: The First ditorium. tions, such as AmTrust and youth each year the Diversity Awareness and • Chair of the Council of Generation of Americans, The El Barrio Customer Bank, helped design the achieve self-sustaining Action Committee (DAAC) the Institute of Early Ameri- which was published by Service Representative curriculum and provided jobs by providing job and the Office of the Presi- can History and Culture in Harvard University Press in Training program aims to classroom instruction. preparation, case manage- dent of Lourdes College, and Williamsburg, Virginia 2000. empower low-income Customer Service Pro- ment, retention and pre- will be held in the Franciscan • On the editorial boards Attendance is free and Clevelanders to achieve gram instructor Abby Vega vocational training. Center Commons at 7 p.m. of the American Historical open to the public. Refresh- self-sustaining employ- of El Barrio presented the Pre-vocational training is Funding is provided in part Review and the William and ments will be provided. For ment in the customer ser- certificates to the graduates: offered in programs, such by a grant from the Ohio Hu- Mary Quarterly more information, contact vice field. The program Theresa L Royster, Karen as commercial driving, con- manities Council, a state af- • Professor of History at Dr. Mary Stockwell, Chair UCLA of the Department of His- also seeks to meet the Sánchez, Latasha Pratt, struction and customer ser- filiate of the National Endow- ment for the Humanities. Her book Ideology and tory, at 419-824-3741 or needs of local companies Alan Wharton, Vanetta vice. El Barrio also offers a Dr. Joyce Appleby is the Economic Thought in Sev- email for highly-qualified cus- Jamison, Latia Hardrick, Job Readiness program and author of numerous books and enteenth Century England [email protected]. tomer service associates. and Kimber Lee Fryerson. English As A Second Lan- Graduates of the pro- El Barrio/WSEM guage. All programs are free Interactive Energy Fair at The University of gram participated in a six- Workforce Development and open to the public. Toledo targets K-12 students Life-size robots, Lego ro- dents, such as making wind- will represent their energy OCHLA to host Awards Gala, April 18 bots, hydrogen and solar mill blades to test how much art projects. This Friday, April 18, Findlay Columbus cars, as well as many activi- electricity they can gener- • Essay Contest – essays the Ohio Commission on Jason Riveiro, Cincinnati An Awards Gala is ties with the theme How to ate. Attendees will also be that have been written by Hispanic/Latino Affairs Juan José Pérez, Columbus scheduled at 6:30 pm at the Save Energy, will be a part of able to explore energy sav- contestants previous to the (OCHLA) will award the Wanda Canales, Centerville Renaissance Hotel, Third the Energy Fair at The Uni- ing items featured in student fair will be awarded during versity of Toledo on Satur- displays and participate in the event. following for recognitions: Tony Ortiz, Beavercreek and Gay Streets, day, April 19, 2008. hourly prize drawings. The event is sponsored by 2008 Distinguished His- Guadalupe Velásquez, Co- Columbus. The cost for din- The event will take place There will be the follow- Dana and Sylvania Schools panic Ohioans: lumbus ner is $50 per person, with in Nitschke Auditorium and ing competitions during the Robotics Outreach – Youth Sonia Troche, Toledo 2008 Nuestra Familia Re- a reception starting at Halls at UT, from 11 a.m. to 3 Energy Fair: Energy Savers, Lucas County Victor Leandry, Lorain cipients: 5:30pm, followed by the p.m. and is meant for K-12 • Windmill Blade Design Commissioners and The Uni- Gilbert Silva, Amherst Reverend William A. Thaden, program/dinner at 6:30 pm. students from the Toledo – contestants will test their versity of Toledo. Councilman Joe For information, contact area, but everybody is wel- designs to see how much elec- For more information Lorain come to attend. tricity they can generate. 11 please visit www.energy- Santiago, Cleveland Mr. Tracy Nichols, Cleveland 614-466-8333 or email: There will be hands-on a.m., noon and 1p.m. leaders.org or contact Lori Maria Cruz-Lucio, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, [email protected] energy activities for stu- • Art Contest – contestants Shaw at 419.290.5232. The Ohio Latino Affairs Commission proudly recognizes 2008 DISTINGUISHED HISPANIC OHIOANS

Juan Jose Perez Jason Riveiro Powell Cincinnati Sonia Troche Joe Santiago Toledo Cleveland Wanda Canales Wilberforce

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OHIO LATINO AFFAIRS. TED STRICKLAND, GOVERNOR ADVISE. CONNECT. BUILD. EZRA C. ESCUDERO, DIRECTOR • ¡e-laprensa.com! Over 2,500 subscribers receive the digital version of La Prensa gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • Página 6 www.laprensa1.com April/abril 18, 2008 OCHLA anuncia día de vista legeslaltiva Columbus: La por OCHLA. Comisión de Asuntos “El Día de Intercesión A kidney transplant gave Roma Hispanos/Latinos de Ohio Legislativa para Latinos es (OCHLA) auspiciará el una excelente forma para . “Día de Visita Legislativa” ayudar a los latinos a the chance to just be a kid en el Capitolio Estatal en involucrarse más en el Columbus, el 6 de mayo proceso legislativo. Como del 2008. comunidad creciente, Este evento de un día necesitamos participar completo atraerá a líderes activamente en los procesos Latinos quienes se del gobierno estatal, y Richard Romero reunirán con legisladores debemos de educar a las interesados en participar para discutir temas de partes interesadas sobre las u obtener mayor “I’m 9 years old. I love to read políticas públicas y muchas contribuciones información sobre el Día dialogarán sobre las positivas y el potencial que de Intercesión Legislativa and play and I really love to necesidades y los Latinos tienen para para Latinos, puede visitar oportunidades que ofrecer. Este intercambio de la página de OCHLA en la dance and just be a kid. My enfrentan los latinos en información es vital para red: http://ochla.ohio.gov, kidney transplant let me do that.” Ohio. inspirar soluciones de ponerse en contacto con La visita del 6 de mayo, políticas efectivas que [email protected], incluirá una reunión de propicien el entendimiento o llamar al 614-466-8333. bienvenida con un breve y la colaboración,” expresó La Comisión de Thanks to the generous gift of vistazo sobre la Richard Romero, líder de la Asuntos Hispanos/Latinos Intercesión Legislativa. Comisión. de Ohio (OCHLA) es una an organ donor, Roma lives an Un invitado especial Durante los últimos dos organización que pondrá a los participantes meses, la Oficina de Asuntos aconseja al gobierno active kid’s life. estatal sobre temas que al corriente sobre la Latinos ha visitado ocho afectan a los Hispanos en Asamblea General, y se ciudades principales Ohio, conecta las diversas llevarán a cabo reuniones alrededor del estado, comunidades Latinas a específicas con ofreciendo capacitación través del estado, y Representantes Estatales y sobre la Intercesión aumenta la capacidad de Senadores para discutir Legislativa a líderes latinos las organizaciones temas de interés común. y organizaciones en comunitarias a fin de que El día concluirá con una preparación para la visita del éstas puedan servir mejor You have the power to Donate Life. reunión para resumir los 6 de mayo. la creciente población Be an organ, eye and tissue donor. eventos del día dirigida Quienes estén Latina de Ohio.

OCHLA hosts Legislative Visit Day on May 6 Go to www.DonateLifeOhio.org Columbus: The Ohio tual interest. The day ends Legislative Advocacy to Commission on Latino Af- with a debriefing led by Latino leaders and orga- and register now. fairs (OCHLA) hosts a OCHLA. nizations in preparation statewide Latino Legisla- “The Latino Advocacy for the May 6th visit. tive Visit Day on May 6, Day is a great way to help Those interested in par- 2008, at the State Capitol Latinos become involved ticipating on the Latino in Columbus. This day in the legislative process. Advocacy Day or obtain- event will bring Latino As a growing community, ing further information, leaders from across the we need to actively partici- may visit OCHLA’s state to meet Ohio legis- pate in the proceedings of website: http:// lators to discuss impor- state government, and edu- ochla.ohio.gov contact tant public policy issues, cate stakeholders regard- [email protected] and dialogue about needs ing the many positive con- or call 614-466-8333. and opportunities faced tributions and potential that The Ohio Commission by Latino Ohioans. Latinos have to offer. This on Hispanic/Latino Af- The May 6th visit will exchange of information is fairs is an organization include a welcome meet- vital to inspire effective that advises state govern- ing with a brief overview policy solutions that foster ment on issues affecting on legislative advocacy, understanding and col- Hispanic Ohioans, con- a special guest who will laboration,” declared Rich- nects the diverse Latino provide a legislative up- ard Romero, Chair of the communities across the date about the General Commission. state, and builds the ca- Assembly, and specific During the last two pacity of community or- meetings with local State months, the Office of Latino ganizations so they may Representatives and/or Affairs has visited eight better serve the fast grow- State Senators to discuss major cities around the ing Latino population of particular issues of mu- state, offering training on Ohio.

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Edifica tu futuro con nosotros Para más información, por favor Workforce Development, at 419.241.3601 www.acp1.com LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 April/abril 18, 2008 La Prensa—Ohio Page 7 Poetry Live and Out Loud at your library April 22 special “Simply Quaker: Toledo: Join the Toledo- wax poetic on the micro- session, beginning at 10:30 Women in Plain Lucas County Public Library phone. Space is limited. a.m., will teach participants general election Dress,” a clothing exhibit as we celebrate “Poetry Live Lewd lyrics, profanity, or about using census records by the Clinton County His- & Out Loud @ Your Library,” strong sexual content are not and how they are useful in in Ward 6 torical Society, features an exciting evening of poetry allowed during poetry per- genealogical searches. Cleveland Ward 6 vot- forty-one articles of cloth- and spoken word scheduled formances at the library. The second genealogy ers planning on voting by ing worn by Quaker women from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tues- For more details and to workshop will begin on May mail for the April 22, 2008 between 1840 and 1900. day, April 22, 2008 in the register, call 419.259.5333. 10 at 9:30 a.m., with a look Special General Election The exhibit opened on Huntington Meeting Room at into the resources the must have their vote-by- April 9, 2008 at the Clinton Main Library, 325 Michigan Beginning Genealogy Library’s Local History and mail applications submit- County History Center, Street, Toledo. The Toledo-Lucas County Genealogy Department has ted to the Board of Elec- 149 E. Locust Street, Whether you’re a fan of Public Library’s Local His- and how they can help in tions by noon on Saturday, Wilmington, Ohio. Shakespeare, Beowulf, Plath, tory and Genealogy Depart- your research. April 19, 2008. The Board Exhibit hours are or Russell Simmons’ Def Po- ment is helping Toledo resi- The workshops will close of Elections will be open Wednesday through Friday etry Jam, hear some of the dents find out their ancestry. with a 10:30 a.m. session on Saturday from 8:30 from 1:00 until 4:00PM. area’s most talented poets and In two free Saturday morn- exploring what resources the A.M. until 12:00 P.M. for There is a $5 admission fee. spoken word artists. ing workshops titled Begin- Internet has to offer, how to receiving applications and Group tours or a special Lucas County Poet Laure- ning Genealogy, participants find those resources and how in-house voting. Curator presentation and ate Joel Lipman, a poet-in- can come to the McMaster to use them. Vote-by-mail ballots tour can be arranged for Center at Main Library, 325 Following the workshops, residence at Main Library, is may not be accepted at a groups of six or more. scheduled to appear and par- Michigan St., and join Local participants can spend time polling location. For more information at (937) 382-4684 or by e- ticipate in this exciting free History staff members Donna researching in the Local His- contact the History Center mail [email protected]. program. Christian and Irene Martin, tory and Genealogy Depart- Voters are reminded to Hear some of the area’s and learn how to research their ment and testing their new bring identification if voting at a polling location on most talented poets and spo- genealogy. skills. nd ken word artists for this lively The first workshop, on These programs are free April 22 . Acceptable night of open-microphone April 26, 2008, will begin its and open to the public. Park- forms of identification are style poetry. Poets will regis- 9:30 a.m. session with an ing is also free for workshop a current, valid photo iden- ter in advance for a maxi- overview of genealogy. Par- participants. Those inter- tification such as a driver’s mum five-minute perfor- ticipants will learn the basics ested can attend just one or license or State of Ohio mance slot. of genealogy, including what both sessions. Registration identification card, a copy If you are interested in information is necessary to is requested. of a current utility bill, sharing a few of your poems get started and where to find For more details and to bank statement or govern- with the audience, sign up to that information. register, please call ment check, paycheck or register/reserve your time to The workshop’s second 419.259.5233. other government document. For vote-by-mail appli- Lourdes College Art Exhibition opened April 13 cations or more informa- The Lourdes College McAlear Hall. The exhibi- con- tion on the special general Kent State Massacre, 1971 Pulitzer Prize. Mary Department of Art tion runs through April 28, tact election, voters can call the Ann Vecchio kneeling over the body of Jeffrey Miller opened its annual Stu- 2008. Viewing hours are 9 Erin Candidate & Voter Ser- after he was shot by the National Guard at Kent State dent Art Exhibition on a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday Palmer vices Department at (216) University May 4, 1970, in Kent, Ohio, by John Paul 443.3298 or access the Sunday, April 13. The through Saturday. Atten- Szavuly, Filo, Valley Daily News & Daily Dispatch. Board’s website at CAPTURE THE MOMENT OPENS APRIL 25 AT THE OHIO exhibit kick-off with a dance is free and open to Chair- www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us. HISTORICAL CENTER. This photo exhibition features 150 special reception held the public. person for the Department Through the Board’s from 2 to 4 p.m. in For information, please award-winning images from 1942, when the Pulitzer of Art, at 419-824-3685. website voters can check Prize for photojournalism was established, through 2007. their registration status, For more information about the Ohio Historical Society find their polling location memberships and programs, call 614-297-2300 or 800 and view a sample ballot. 686-6124 or visit www.ohiohistory.org Law Enforcement and Public Safety Career Expo is April 26 The 8th Annual Law En- resentatives from over 25 Patrol, Dublin Division of forcement and Public different agencies, many of Police, Marion Police De- Safety Career Expo will be which are accepting appli- partment, Whitehall Divi- held on Saturday, April 26, cations on site. There will be sion of Police, Gahanna Po- 2008, in Columbus at the recruiters from: Ohio State lice Department, Upper Ar- Ohio State Highway Patrol Highway Patrol, Columbus lington Police Department, Training Academy at 740 Division of Police, Ohio De- Delaware City Police De- E. 17th Avenue. The Expo partment of Natural Re- partment, Pennsylvania opens from 9:00 am to 3:00 sources-Wildlife, Ohio De- State Police, Columbus Re- pm, and will feature fed- partment of Taxation, Ohio gional Airport Authority eral, state, and local law Department of Natural Re- Police, Washington D.C. enforcement agencies sources-Watercraft, Ohio At- Metro Police Department, looking for qualified per- torney General’s Office, & the United States Army. sons interested in pursuing Delaware County Sheriff’s Job seekers are encour- a challenging and reward- Department, Cincinnati Po- aged to bring along their ing career. lice, Ohio Department of résumé and any and all ques- This event attracts sev- Youth Services, South Bend tions. The American Red eral hundred job seekers, Indiana Police Department, Cross will also be conduct- who have the opportunity Federal Bureau of Investi- ing a blood drive onsite dur- to speak directly with rep- gation, United States Border ing the Expo. JDRF announces Wish Upon A Star Gala, April 18 The Juvenile Diabetes donations: gift baskets, gift tion or intravenous pump. Research Foundation certificates and more. To Diabetes costs our nation (JDRF) announces its donate, make reservations, over $130 billion dollars 2008 Dream Gala “Wish learn about sponsorship annually. Upon a Star.” The April packages, or get other in- JDRF gave over a bil- 18, 2008 event is at formation, call Lori J. lion dollars to research the Crown Plaza in down- Karasek at 419-873-1377. that improved the lives of town Toledo. The gala More than 30,000 are people with diabetes and features dinner, silent and diagnosed with Type 1 Dia- ultimately will lead us to a live auctions, open bar, betes every year. In the cure. JDRF is proactively and dancing. The event United States, there are over driving the discovery, de- starts at 6 p.m. Advanced 20 million people with dia- velopment and delivery of reservations are required. betes and about 200,000 therapeutics to improve Tickets are $150 each. children are diabetic. Type the lives of people with Tables of 10 are $1500 1 diabetes cannot be con- diabetes today and to ulti- each. Sponsorship pack- trolled with diet and exer- mately find a cure. ages are available. cise. To stay alive, type 1 For more information JDRF welcomes and diabetics must have insu- about JDRF or diabetes, needs auction item lin either through an injec- visit www.jdrf.org Página 8 La Prensa—Midwest April/abril 18, 2008 Vatican Art Exhibit showcases in Cleveland CLEVELAND, April 10, election of Pope Benedict 2008: One of the largest col- XVI, such as election ballots, lections of art, documents patens and urns used in vot- and historically significant ing, a ceremonial vestment objects from the Vatican and an actual white smoke ever to tour North America cartridge announcing the is coming to the Western election. Reserve Historical Society “Indeed, this exhibition is in Cleveland beginning in itself significant, as it rep- May 31, 2008, for a limited, resents one of the largest col- exclusive regional engage- lections of art and objects ment. from the Vatican ever to tour Vatican Splendors from North America,” stated Mon- Saint Peter’s Basilica, the signor Roberto Zagnoli, cu- Vatican Museums and the rator of the Vatican Swiss Guard will present Museums. ”Many of these unique objects illustrating works have never before been the Vatican’s impact on his- outside Vatican City.” tory and culture through After the three-city tour of Bust of an Angel 2,000 years. The timing of St. Petersburg, Fla., Cleveland Giotto di Bondone (1267?-1337) the exhibition commemo- and St. Paul, Minn., the items 1310-1313 (?) (drawing) rates the 500th anniversary featured in Vatican Splendors Polychrome mosaic of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the will return to Rome where they 92 x 98 x 6.5 cm founding of the Vatican cannot be absent for more than The Reverenda Fabbrica of Museums, Michelangelo’s a year. Saint Peter, Vatican City State painting of the Sistine “It is a great privilege for collecting and preserving Chapel ceiling and the es- Cleveland to host this won- historical objects and tablishment of the Papal derful collection,” said the art. Vatican Splendors is a Swiss Guard. Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon, moving tribute to an exquis- “Vatican Splendors is bishop of the Catholic Dio- ite assemblage of art and ob- visiting only three U.S. cit- cese of Cleveland. ”This is a jects associated with the pa- ies, so we feel very fortu- once-in-a-lifetime opportu- pacy and the historic institu- nate to have it come here to nity for all – not just Catholics tion of the Vatican.” Cleveland,” said Dr. Gainor – to see these awe-inspiring Greenberg added that the Davis, president of the West- treasures and significant exhibition is not solely about ern Reserve Historical So- pieces of art and beauty here religion, but rather a collec- ciety. “Since such a large in Northeast Ohio.” tion of fine and decorative percentage of Northeastern Highlights of the exhibi- arts that explores the Ohio’s population has tion include a reliquary con- Vatican’s influence on world Catholic roots, the Society taining fragments of bones of history. felt that this exhibition Saint Peter and a gold Votive Tickets for Vatican meshed perfectly with its Plaque found in the area of Splendors from Saint Peter’s ongoing mission to educate the tomb, all displayed within Basilica, the Vatican Muse- our residents about the ori- a dramatic reproduction of the ums and the Swiss Guard go gins of their history, culture Tomb of Saint Peter; the on sale April 14 and will be and traditions. People will Mandylion of Edessa, a third available by calling 1-888- be able to see some of the to fifth century image on linen 5VATICAN (1-888-582- world’s greatest treasures considered one of the oldest 8422) or online at without having to travel to known representations of Ticketmaster.com. Tickets the Vatican.” Jesus present in Rome; a mo- also may be purchased at the Approximately 200 rare saic Bust of an Angel by the Western Reserve Historical objects will be presented in 14th century master, Giotto; Society box office located at contextual environments, personal items and tools of 10825 East Blvd. in Cleve- such as the recreated tomb Michelangelo; an exquisite land. Tickets are $20 for IMMIGRATION PROBLEMS? of Saint Peter. Items in the terra-cotta sculpture by adults, $18 for seniors and collection – which includes Bernini; the Papal Tiara of $14 for children (age 6-12). tiaras; mosaics; paintings; Pope Pius VII, the symbol of Hours for Vatican Splendors works by well-known sculp- the papacy, made of gold, pre- will be Monday through tors; papal rings and jewels; cious stones, pearls, velvet and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to intricately embroidered silk silk, and topped with an ex- 9 p.m. and Thursday through vestments; precious objects quisite emerald; a Buddhist Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 from the Papal Mass; armor, Thanka of embroidered cloth p.m. For more information swords and vestments of the and pearls, given by the Dalai regarding group sales and Papal Swiss Guard; and gifts Lama to John Paul II; the Pas- special packages, contact to the popes from notables toral Staff of Pope John Paul Tickets for Groups at 1-800- such as Napoleon and the II; and a special presentation 840-1157 or visit Dalai Lama – are on loan of uniforms, armor and weap- www.ticketsforgroups.com. from the Vatican Museums, ons from the legendary Papal Vatican Splendors is the Congregation for the Swiss Guard. made possible by the gener- Evangelization of Peoples, “This exhibition is about osity of its sponsor, the Pa- the Office of the Liturgical art, history, culture and the trons of the Arts in the Celebrations of the Supreme Church’s legacy over the last Vatican Museums of Ohio, Pontiff, the Reverenda 2,000 years,” said Mark Inc. More information about Fabbrica of Saint Peter, the Greenberg, president of Ev- Vatican Splendors is avail- Apostolic Floreria, private ergreen Exhibitions, produc- able at collections and the Papal ers of the exhibition. ”The www.vaticansplendors.com. Swiss Guard. Vatican has had a profound For information about the The exhibition features impact on culture through the Western Reserve Historical actual objects relating to the centuries by commissioning, Society, visit www.wrhs.org. SVETLANA SCHREIBER We can help. Pregnant? Preguntas o problemas de Inmigración Hablamos español Heartbeat of Toledo is committed to promoting the well-being of girls and women with problems relating to unexpected pregnancies through free, confidential and caring serves. • Asylum • Visas • Business • Deportation • Family

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Mientras, en Pachuca, day night in a game marked They were joined in the game for interfering with llegar a tres triunfos El argentino Ignacio José Joel González metió un by two ejections, eight yel- Salazar’s book by Crew a free kick. consecutivos que los Scocco salió de la banca gol a tres minutos del final low cards and faltering sta- midfielder Eddie Gaven Banks of lights in the acercan a la clasificación para convertir el único gol con el que Monterrey logró directa a la liguilla del de los Pumas, que perdieron una igualada 1-1 ante los dium lights. after Gaven dragged down northeast and northwest cor- Clausura mexicano, que su tercer encuentro Tuzos. Guillermo Barros defender Jonathan ners of the stadium went juega su 14ta. fecha. consecutivo y se quedaron El defensa Leobardo Schelotto scored on a pen- Bornstein in the 22nd dark in the 16th and 17th El paraguayo Pablo con 15 puntos en el quinto López abrió el marcador a alty kick for the Crew (2-1- minute. Bornstein was minutes, causing play to be Zeballos abrió el marcador lugar del Grupo 1. los 35 minutos para el 0) and set up goals for booked in the 37th minute, suspended briefly. Both a los 18 minutos y Gerardo En Monterrey, con un gol Pachuca, que llegó a 21 Alejandro Moreno and as was Chivas captain teams agreed to continue Torrado amplió la ventaja a del argentino Gastón puntos y no pudo salir del Rogers. Marsch in the 68th. Crew under reduced lighting, and los 28 para la Máquina, que Fernández, los Tigres tercer lugar del Grupo 1. Referee Ricardo Salazar midfielder Adam Moffat the banks were relit mo- llegó a 25 puntos y se vinieron de atrás y Jaguares, que es segundo, signaled for the penalty was carded for a rough ments later, only to fail consolidó como el tercer rescataron un empate 2-2 tiene las mismas unidades kick after Moreno was tackle in first half stoppage again early in the second mejor equipo del ante Monarcas. pero mejor diferencia de brought down in the pen- time, and Schelotto was half. campeonato y del Grupo 3. Carlos Esquivel abrió el goles y visita el domingo al alty area by Chivas de- Los celestes se quedaron marcador a los cuatro Toluca, que es líder del sec- a un punto del segundo lugar minutos, Omar Trujillo tor con 22 puntos. fender Jim Curtin in the Major League Soccer at a glance de la liga y de su grupo, el empató a los 20 con un Finalmente, en 25th minute. Schelotto sent By The Associated Press San Luis, que igualó 1-1 con remate de cabeza y Eder Aguascalientes, el Necaxa y goalkeeper Brad Guzan the EASTERN CONFERENCE Tecos en casa. Chivas, que Guzmán puso arriba a los el actual campeón Atlante wrong way in converting W L T Pts GF GA el domingo juega con visitantes a los 45, antes de dividieron puntos con un the penalty for his first goal Chicago 2 0 1 7 6 1 América, es primero del sec- que Fernández metiera un empate 1-1 gracias a un tanto of the season. tor y de la liga con 26 y una de Mauricio Romero a los 81 Kansas City 2 1 1 7 6 5 certero remate de cabeza Sacha Kljestan, Jesse mejor diferencia de goles con el que los felinos minutos. Columbus 2 1 0 6 6 5 Marsch and Paulo que los Gladiadores. evitaron su segundo El colombiano Hugo New England 2 2 0 6 6 6 Nagamura scored for Un autogol del portero tropiezo en fila. Rodallega falló un penal a New York 1 0 0 3 2 0 Chivas (1-1-1). Adrián Martínez a los 41 La “Gata” Fernández los 45, pero se redimió a los D.C. United 1 1 0 3 4 3 Kljestan tied the game 47 al meter un gol a pase del Toronto FC 0 2 0 0 1 6 brasileño Fabiano Pereira. in the 33rd minute, bend- Sin embargo, Romero ing a 19-yard shot past Crew WESTERN CONFERENCE aprovechó un rebote para goalkeeper Will Hesmer W L T Pts GF GA sacar un tiro dentro del área a and inside the right post Colorado 2 1 0 6 7 3 nueve del final, con lo que for his second goal of the CD Chivas USA 1 1 1 4 7 6 los Potros de Hierro evitaron year. la derrota. Los Angeles 1 1 0 3 2 4 Moreno regained the Al medio tiempo, la FC Dallas 0 0 2 2 4 4 lead for the Crew in the directiva del Necaxa le Houston 0 1 2 2 3 6 35th minute with his sec- entregó un reconocimiento Real Salt Lake 0 1 1 1 2 4 ond score of the season. al astro argentino Diego San Jose 0 2 0 0 0 3 Columbus took a 3-1 lead Armando Maradona. in the 71st minute when Wednesday’s Game (April 9, 2008) Schelotto rolled a long pass New England 3, Kansas City 1 from midfield that left Saturday’s Games (April 12, 2008) Rogers alone with Guzan Chicago 1, San Jose 0 inside the penalty area for Columbus 4, CD Chivas USA 3 his first goal of the night. Colorado 1, New England 0 The Crew saw its lead Houston 0, Kansas City 0, tie evaporate in the span of 6 minutes, when Marsch scored in the 72nd and Merle R. Dech Jr. Nagamura in the 78th. 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Si hace falta visita al doctor, pero Eskimos star from the early million in ticket sales. también deberías comer más fruta o caminar un poco days of professional foot- But it opened. ball: “He was a drunk, a wom- “He never stopped believ- más, o lo que te parezca más saludable. anizer and a poet.” ing in it,” Reilly said. “I It was a love to be tested stopped believing in it two ★ Tauro Abril 20 - Mayo 20 A ★ for more than two decades, years after I wrote it.” ★ Tu energía relajada hace que tus amigos se sientan as the University of North Brantley met Reilly in the lywood. The pair sold script to make it more of a Carolina at Chapel Hill 1980s when working as a “Leatherheads” to Univer- screwball comedy. atraídos hacia ti, aunque el trabajo o las obligaciones graduate’s retelling of researcher at Sports Illus- sal through director Steven When asked, Brantley familiares se interpongan. Te diviertes tanto, que Blood’s tales—written trated, where Reilly wrote Soderbergh, who was then coyly said he couldn’t tell deberías ser capaz de vencer cualquier cosa. with former Sports Illus- the back page column be- married to Brantley’s sister. where one writer’s work trated columnist Rick fore leaving recently for Soderburgh was going to di- blended into another’s. ★ Reilly—attracted one lead- ESPN. Brantley stumbled on rect it and Gibson was set to “It’s such an impossible A ★ Géminis Mayo 21 - Junio 21 ★ ing man after another. Alec Blood’s story while at the star. But he lost interest, and question to answer because Tu energía intelectual es fuerte, y es un buen Baldwin, Michael Keaton, magazine and convinced other actors and directors what you’re trying do is momento para abordar temas complejos, o disfrutar Ray Liotta, and Mel Gibson Reilly they could write a came and went. divvy up a totally subjective all took a look after Uni- screenplay, even though nei- In writing the story, set document,” Brantley said. del estímulo intelectual de un buen libro. Conversar versal bought the script in ther had done it before. in the 1920s, Reilly and “It’s just an impossible thing es igual de atractivo... ¡con la persona correcta! 1991. None would commit. “I just fell in love with Brantley said they studied to do.” “We had this beautiful this guy,” Brantley, a native the fast-talking movies from Reilly said while Clooney ★ A ★ relationship and we made ★ Cáncer Junio 22 - Julio 22 of Rutherfordton, said of the 30s and 40s, including added a plot device and ★ this great baby,” Reilly said. Blood. “I thought, ‘Wow, this “The Thin Man” series and changed some of the dia- Encontrarás que la vida social es más fácil que de “And right away, the baby would be a fun movie.”’ “His Girl Friday.” Brantley logue, “most of it was still costumbre, porque las personas con las que was adopted. And for 16 Brantley left SI before the took another stab at fresh- what we wrote.” Still, he re- interactúas están deseosas de una comunicación más years, we had no idea what script was done, taking a job ening the script about three called sitting in an audience happened to this baby. ... We as a caretaker at Steven years ago before Clooney with Brantley at the pre- profunda. Las conversaciones extensas tienen más figured many, many times Spielberg’s home in East got a hold of miere, wondering who wrote significado. ★ the baby was dead. Hampton, N.Y. When he and “Leatherheads” and added which joke. A ★ ★ “So we go years without Reilly finished his own touch. “That’s pretty funny. Did Leo Julio 23 - Agosto 22 hearing anything about it, “Leatherheads,” Reilly That’s led to a dispute we write that? I don’t think only to hear not only the wanted Brantley to leave the over who should get the we did,” he said, describing Hoy debes pensar en tus grandes planes; y en baby is alive, but it’s run- script where Spielberg credit. The Writers Guild their conversation. “It’s todos los cambios necesarios. Tal vez sean ning toward you with a big, would happen across it _ on of America decided only been so long, we don’t even transformaciones sutiles, pero debes hacer -al menos- fat check. And the baby looks a desk, near a toilet, by the Brantley and Reilly would recognize the baby.” just like George Clooney.” un cambio,★ si quieres que resulte. A ★ fridge. Much to Reilly’s get it on screen, which Va- But 16 years after giving ★ The baby’s name: frustration, Brantley refused. riety reported last week led birth, Reilly said, that’s OK: “Leatherheads.” Johnny “He would not give the Clooney to downgrade his “If somebody raised your Virgo Agosto 23 - Septiembre 22 Blood, whose real name was damned picture to Steven membership in the union. baby, fed it, clothed it and Tu energía es perfecta para avanzar en una nueva John McNally, became Spielberg,” Reilly said. “If Clooney directed the film made it rich, you’re not go- Dodge Connolly. He plays he had, we’d probably be and told The New Yorker ing to complain about the dirección o seguir construyendo sobre lo que ya has for the Duluth Bulldogs, in- multibillionaires.” he significantly rewrote the underwear.” logrado. Mientras tengas nuevos planes y proyectos, stead of the Duluth Eskimos. Eventually, another con- estarás feliz y serás recompensado. ★ Set in Minnesota, it was nection got the script to Hol- A ★ ★ Libra Septiembre 23 - Octubre 22 Hoy, no puedes relajarte; parece que te dices a ti mismo que debes hacer más, o simplemente, tienes la pesada sensación de que te deberías estar ocupando de algo importante. ★ A ★ ★ Escorpio Octubre 23 - Noviembre 21 Hoy es un día perfecto para guardar secretos; ¡y tal vez crear otros! 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ô ô ôLOCATIONSôSERVINGôô .7ô/HIO ôô WWWHARBORORG MOSTôINSURANCESôACCEPTED ôô\ôô Página 14 La Prensa Events April/abril 18, 2008 LA PRENSA’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Obituaries Ohio Happenings: April 18: Ohio Commission of Hispanic/Latino Affairs monthly meeting at 1:30- MARCOS SANTOS GONZÁLEZ 3:00PM at Riffe Bldg, 77 S. High Street, room West B & C, 31st floor, Columbus, Marcos Santos González, age 20, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, followed that evening by OCHLA’s annual awards banquet; Gov. Strickland keynote April 8, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 19, speaker, Renaissance Hotel, Columbus; 614-466-8333. 1987, in Adrian, Michigan to José and Rosa (García) González. Marcos was a 2006 April 26, 7:30AM to 3:30PM: 13th Annual Hispanic Leadership Conference, graduate of Evergreen High School. He loved playing basketball and Halo. Marcos is sponsored by CHIP, at the Lorain County Community College, Elyria; some youth survived by his parents, José and Rosa González; brother, José J. González; grandpar- leadership scholarships available; evening gala/baile from 6:00PM, at Lorain Party ents, Marcos (Florence) García and Dominga Romero; aunts and uncles, Laurie García, Center, 2501 Leavitt Road; on April 25, at 6:30PM for pre-event movie showing of Margaret (Shane) Stark, Sheila (Scott) Butler, Marcos García III, Juan González, Raúl BELLA at the Lorain Palace Civic Center, 617 Broadway, Lorain. Registration at page González, Gregorio González, Ramiro González, Rafaél González, Nicolas González, 24 of Lorain. Eduardo González, Madelaluz González, Luisa González, Rosio González and Dominga April 26, 2:00PM-Midnight: Cinco de Mayo at Wood County Jr. Fair Bldg., Bowling González. Marcos was preceded in death by his brother, Aaron Michael González; Green; $10 donation. grandfather, Santos González; great-grandparents, Florencio and Erlinda Davila and May 3: Mexican Mutual Society Club’s 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and godfather, Joe Davila. Fiesta, Lorain; 440-277-0078. May 3, 5:00PM to Midnight: 6th Annual Lucas County Hispanic/Latino Demo- CARLOS G. MARTIN SR. cratic Caucus celebrates Cinco de Mayo, at the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center, Carlos G. “Los” Martin Sr., 58, of Elyria, OH, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2008, 1225 Broadway St., Toledo; with celebrity hosts Andrew Z and Tony Rios; reception at peacefully in his home. He was born in Medina coming to Elyria 42 years ago. He 5PM with silent auction and presentation of the Sofia Quintero/Judge Joseph Flores Trail Blazer Award; at 6PM Latin Dance Contest; 8PM to Midnight is dance with DJ graduated from Elyria High School class of 1967 and played football and wrestled. He Tony Rios; $25 ticket donation for all activities, but $15 for dance contest or $10 for attended Kent State University. Mr. Martin was employed as security guard at Lorain DJ dance only; Call Lisa Canales at 419-917-5289 or Tracey Martínez at 419-255- County Community College for 27 years; he also played keyboards for the L.T. and 3445 for details. Blues Express Band an the My Band 365 Black “AKA” MI Bamba Band. He enjoyed May 3, 10:00AM to 6:00PM: Port Clinton Cinco de Mayo “Little Fiesta” & Car music and working on cars, and an all around handy man and traveling. Mr. Martin will Show, at Ida Rupp Library, 310 Madison St., Port Clinton. Opening ceremony 10:30 be sadly miss by his daughters, Carla Martin-Turner of California, Wyleia Martin and a.m. featuring Port Clinton HS Touch of Class and Mariachi Joya de México & DJ Play Lathasha Martin, both of Elyria, and Melanie Martin of New York City; son, Carlos It Again Sam. Car show proceeds to benefit “Heritage Scholarship” fund. Mexican Martin Jr. of Las Vegas; 10 grandchildren; sister, Denise Taylor of Elyria; brothers Bingo, piñata, comida, and lots of fun!. Presented by Port Clinton Society for Ethnic & Charles Martin of Elyria and Leslie Martin of Lorain; and a host of nieces, nephews and Cultural Awareness. 419-732-2617. other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Martin; parents, Charles May 3, 9:00AM to 4:00PM: 1st Annual Craft Bazaar at the Church of the North and Thelma Martin; and brother, William Martin. Coast, 4125 Leavitt Road (Rt. 58), Lorain; hand-crafted items. $1 admission, food, prizes. Saúl and Wanda Torres at 440-244-1946. COREY L. TORRES May 24, 7:30PM: Perrysburg Heights Community Center, Perrysburg; doors open Corey L. ‘C.T.’ Torres, 17, of Lorain, OH, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly 7:30PM for dinner and baile at 9:00PM to 1:00AM; entertainment by Michael Salgado Saturday, April 12, 2008. He was born in Lorain on Jan. 24, 1991, and attended Admiral with Los Carnales; 419-450-3358. King High School, where he was a sophomore. Corey enjoyed playing basketball for St. July 27: 6th Annual Latino Scholarship Day with the Toledo Mud Hens, Toledo; Anthony Church of Lorain. He was also well-known for his fashion and his sayings, sponsored by La Prensa and the Spanish American Organization. 419-870-6565. “True to the Game” and “Loyalty and Love.” He had worked for Marcos pizza in Amherst, and enjoyed playing video and card games, and spending time with his family Michigan Happenings: who cared and loved him. His memory will be cherished by his mother, Angie Morris April 18: 13th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Dinner, at the Lansing Center; and stepfather, Rocky “Pops” Morris, both of Lorain; father, Corey L. Jones of hosted by the Capitol Area César E. Chávez Commission; keynote speaker to be announced; Vancouver, Wash.; sisters Amanda Gunter, Mary and Amber Torres, all of Lorain, and theme is “Together, All Things Are Possible.” 517-372-7201 or 517-272-0316. Kiara Jones of Vancouver; brothers Kaleb and Nicholas Jones of Vancouver, Wash.; April 26: Día de los Niños, Holy Redeemer, 1721 JunctionAve., Detroit. maternal grandparents, Naaman Torres of Elyria and Mary Wooten of Lorain; and three [Any Event-listings? Post gratis. Contact La Prensa at 419-870-6565, 313-729-4435, 440- nieces, three nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his paternal 320-8221, 614-571-2051, or, email to [email protected]. Always check for changes.] grandparents, Laveil and Romona Jones. Our readers are free to submit obituaries via email at: [email protected] at no SPANGLISH RADIO PROGRAMS cost to the reader for publication in La Prensa and www.laprensa1.com. Gracias. Ohio: WLFC 88.3 FM WNZK 680 AM Findlay, OH Detroit, MI viernes, 6:00 to 9:00PM lunes a viernes, Haga de voluntario WNZN 89.1FM 5:00-7:00AM La Onda Cultural Latina WCSB 89.3 FM Lorain, OH LA PREFERIDA WDTR 90.9 FM ¡Haga una diferencia! para el YWCA! Cada día, 9:00AM-5:00PM Lilly Corona Moreno Caribe Serenade Todos tenemos el poder de prestar una mano. Cleveland, OH Detroit, MI Pero no todos escogemos utilizarla. En nuestra Contendiendo por la Fe Jueves, 7:00-9:00PM Ozzie Rivera comunidad, el problema de WJTB 1040AM 216-687-3515 sábado Ud. puede ayudarnos violencia física y sexual hacia sábado 1:30-2:00PM [email protected] 6:30 to 8:30PM en muchos sentidos: las mujeres no se puede, ni se debe tolerar. Pero la vio- xResponder a llamadas “hotline” WBGU 88.1 FM, lence continua. Y hasta que WLEN 103.9 FM desde su casa La Unica Radio Picoso ese hecho cambie, nuestra xApoyar victimas en el hospital con DJs Jimmy Bejarano necesidad para voluntaries Freddy Gutiérrez, Emilio Guerrero xEducar la comunidad que desean cambiar el Geraldo Rosales, Adrian, MI xFacilitar grupos de apoyo mundo, no va a terminar. Rudy Jalapeño Lomeli, dom., 1:00 to 4:30PM xApoyar sobrevivientes en el Joe Cardenas, 517-264-4000 sistema de justicia Maribel, & Daniel xY muchas más... Bowling Green, OH Michigan: WQTE 95.3 FM dom., 8:00AM to 12:00PM WSDS 1480 AM with Lady Di YWCA of Greater Toledo 419-372-8810 La Explosiva 24hrs. Adrian, MI 1018 Jefferson Ave. El Centro H.O.P.E. y el refugio “La que se escribe dom.,3:00 to 8:00PM Toledo, OH 43604 para mujeres maltradas del WFOB 1430 AM con rojo’” 517-265-9500 419-241-3235 x111 with Freddy G con Alex (Batman), [email protected] YWCA necesitan su ayuda. Fostoria, Paquita, El Rostro, y WIBM 1450AM sáb. noon-2:00 p.m. Laura Juan M. Rodríguez Sylvester Duran Hotline: 734-484-1480 Jackson, MI dom., 8:30 to 10:30AM 313-350-3234 dom., 10:00AM-Noon SOPA DE LETRAS por Carla Soto 419-435-5555 www.explosiva1480.com 517-787-0020 COMIDA MENUDO MOLE TORTILLAS Note: Churches or Radio, with Spanish dialogue, desiring to be included in La TAMALES ARROZ TACOS CARNEASADA Prensa’s Directories should e-mail the information to Rico, c/o [email protected], or call 419.870.6565 or 313.729.4435. Gracias! MEXICANA FRIJOLES TORTAS CARNITAS POSOLE Servicios Disponibles a las Familias en el Noroeste de Ohio TAMASALLI TROTLOM Misas en español en la Diócesis de Toledo FR I JO L I TO SAR RO T O RC A TO R T A S MEN U D A L Cada Semana: Parroquia San Caspar Parroquia Santa Rosa Parroquia San José 1205 calle N. Shoop 215 calle East Front ITO PMENUDOFRI JQE 709 calle Crogan Wauseon OH Perrysburg OH Fremont OH Tecer dom. del mes, 1:00PM en Primer dom. del mes, 12:00PM JST RADASAENRACUF Dom, 12:00 mediodía julio y agosto; 2º & 4º dom, sep- mediodía OA A MC T O R T IYM E X E R (419) 332-4973 junio. (419) 337-2322 (419) 874-1002 Parroquia San Gerard LT C OC OM I D ETAMA R I Parroquia San Pedro y San 240 calle W. Robb Parroquia San Wendelin EIOLAEMEXICANAOJ Pablo Lima OH Esquina de calles Wood y College 728 calle St. Clair Segundo dom. del mes, 7:30AM 323 calle North Wood SN R I R T A I P OSO L AM E Toledo OH (419) 224-3080 Fostoria OH TRT ANARRDMOLTOR L Don, 12:00 mediodía Parroquia Santa María Cuarto dom. del mes, 1:00PM 419-241-5822 731 calle Exchange (419) 435-6692 IAO RSELAMATORTSO Una o dos vezes al mes: Vermilion OH Parroquia San Aloysius Segundo y quarto dom. Del mes, Parroquia San Pablo NC R RZ C A J E FCA R N E S Esquina de calles Summit y Clough 4:00PM (abril-octubre) 91 calle East Main RM T O R T E I N RNR C A T O Bowling Green OH 440-967-8711 Norwalk OH 1:00PM, 2º and 4º dom Parroquia San Pedro Cada otro dom., 1:30PM AO R CM E L R U IE R A O A P (sep.-junio), y Tecer dom. del mes, 614 calle N. Defiance (419) 668-6044 CR T AC O R F D JMO M E S C en julio y agosto. Archbold OH (419) 352-4195 Primer sábado del mes, 8:00PM AP O SO L M E O TI N R A C A • www.laprensa1.com • current events, photographs, links, weather, classifieds, copies of La Prensa can be found at www.laprensa1.com • LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 April/abril 18, 2008 www.laprensa1.com Page 15 Bailes y La Música Spanish Church Services Weekly Horoscope Lorain: By Rico Pico OHIO: BY SEÑORA MINERVA Toledo: OHIO: • The Salvation Army Toledo: • Evangelical Assemblies 2506 Broadway 44052 ★ of God Pastores Carlos & Trudy ★ ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 ★ Club Mystique, salsa, 705 Lodge St. 43609 Medina A ★ 3122 Airport Hwy; Pastor Moses Rodríguez Dom: 11:00AM Reunion de New opportunities to showcase your abilities will 419.382.3122. Adoración; 1:00PM Escuela Miér., 7:00PM Mier: 6:30PM Estudio take you far. It’ll feel strange until you figure out that Las Palmas, 3247 Dom., 11:00AM Biblico the fear that you don’t have what it takes is an illusion. Stickney Ave., 9:00PM- 419-385-6418 Vier: 6:00PM Club de Once you get going, you’ll find out how good you truly 2:00AM; 419.729.9461o • First Spanish Church of God Niños www.midwestmusica.com. 1331 E. Broadway 43605 440-244-1921 are. ★ A ★ Tony & Vickie’s Caba- Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00PM ★ Mier. & Vier., 7:00PM • Christian Tabernacle ret, 500 Front; Fri (Hip- TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 20 Hop) & Sat (Latin), 8PM- Sab., 6:00 p.m. International Church 419-693-5895 2203 Meister Rd. 44053 M ICHIGAN You’re about to be presented with a proposal that 2AM; 419.320.1659. Pastores David & • Primera Iglesia Hispana will answer every prayer. You won’t admit it but you Sky Box, 2148 W. • Iglesia Bautista Mildred Figueroa de Monroe Laskey; Latino Nights El Buen Pastor Dom., 10:00AM (Escuela Alianza Cristiana y need this opportunity. If your ego gets in the way, 521 Spencer Rd. 43609 Dominical) domingo with DJ Abel Rev. Dr. Alberto Martínez Misionera you’ll say no and end up kicking your self for being “AB;” 419-724-boxx. Dom., 5:30PM Pastor Jesse Morales ★ Berna Aguilar, Youth Pastor too proud to take it. Sky Way/La Vista, 843 Martes & Jueves: 7:30PM 317 E. Front St. A ★ Miér., 6:00PM 440-9605363 ★ N. Summit St., near Sab., 6:00PM Monroe, Michigan 48161 downtown; Wed-Sat, Dom., 10:15AM, 11:20AM, 734-848-4271 GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUNE 20 6:00PM. • Principe de Paz 4PM-2:30AM; DJ; 419- 419-381-2648 Hispanic Luthern Church • Primera Iglesia Bautista In spite of all your efforts, no one seems to appreci- 508-7585. 1607 East 31st St. Hispana ate you, or what you do for them. If it hurts to be taken • Iglesia Cristo La Roca de 44055 3495 Livernois Street Cleveland: Salvación Detroit, Michigan 48210 for granted, keep in mind that you never gave anyone View Nightclub: 2052 Front St. 43605 • Iglesia del Dios Viviente Pastor Titular: Carlos Liese any indication that you deserved any better. Pastores: Exh. Miguel & Pastor Asociado: Elí Garza ★ A ★ Funky Fiesta Fridays Blanca Ladriyé 254 Barres lane ★ Dom: Escuela 10:30AM; Elyria OH 44035 Estudio Bíblico: Miér., (5PM-2:30AM), 618 E. 7:00PM Escuela Dominical: CANCER: JUNE 21 - JULY 20 Prospect Ave. (2nd Culto Evangelistico 6:30PM Pastor Martin & Carmen Moyet 419-381-7765 Dom: Adoración 1:00PM 10:00AM Culto de You’re sick of this. Part of you knows that it has to floor): free salsa lessons Martes: Adoración 7:00PM Adoración: 9-10PM; $5 cover; 216- • Iglesia Nueva Vida Mier: Estudio Biblico 7:00PM Dom., 11:00AM stop. Nothing you do will bear fruit until it does. 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Consider yourself fortunate. If life is about MICHIGAN: 216-741-0390 Fr. Jim Kean Detroit: Domingo 3:00PM 313.478.1566 216-322-0002 9500 Banner Street doing what you love, you have just stumbled across Club International, Taylor MI your★ bliss! A ★ 6060 W. Fort Street; Sat.; • Iglesia Torre Fuerte • Iglesia Pentecostal Misa en español: ★ 313.995.4938. Iglesia de Bible Temple “La Senda Antigua” Domingo, a 5:00PM Envy, 234 W. Larned; 3327 Airport Hwy 43609 Pastores Rolando & Lizzette Velázquez VIRGO: AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 20 Fri., 248.756.4821. Pastor Guadalupe Rios 2681 West 14th Street 313-291-6464 Cleveland OH 44113 You want something too much. Trying too hard to Half Past 3, 2554 Grand Dom. 5:30PM • Parroquia de Nuestra 419-509-5692 216.298.9095 make it happen won’t bring it any closer. It would be River, Sat: Latin Dance Orden de Cultos: Senora de Guadalupe Parties with DJ Cisco; • La Primera Iglesia Dom:10:30AM Esc. dominical; G-2316 W. Coldwater Rd. better to let go of the idea that you can’t live without it. salsa, merengue, bachata; Bautista noon: Culto Evang., Pro- Flint, MI 48505 This will gel a lot sooner if you learn how to not let it free salsa lessons 10PM; 628 Elm St. 43604 Templo 810-787-5701 ★ ladies free before 10PM; Pastor: José Luis Jirón lun: 7PM clase de Nuevos Rev. Timothy Nelson Amatter.★ ★ 313.304.8953 and Escuela dominical: 10:00AM Creyentes sabado (ingles) 5pm, Culto de adoración:11:00A Mar: 7PM Oración y Est. 248.756.4821. domingo (español) 9am, LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 20 www.danceindetroit.com. Los cultos son bilingüe Biblico Bible studies: Sat. 10:00AM mier: 7PM Culto de Hogares domingo (ingles) 11am The universe keeps track of everything we do. Life Los Galanes, 3362 419-241-1546 jueves: 7PM Culto Generales Bagley St., most Fri. & Sat; Vier: 7PM Culto Generales is a 2-way trail and you have some outstanding debts. 313.554.4444. • SS. Peter & Paul Giving back some portion of what has been bestowed Vicentes: 1250 Library; 728 S. St. Clair St. 43609 • Sagrada Familia TRANSLATIONS Fri: DJ Cisco spins salsa, Fr. Richard Notter Fr. David Fallon upon★ you will show you that it’s much betterA to give★ Dom., 12:00PM[en español] 7719 Detroit Ave. ★ merengue, Latin House; Spanish-English than it is to receive. free salsa lessons 10PM; 419-241-5822 Cleveland OH 44102 21+, 248-756-4821. Sat. Vigil 5:00PM English-Spanish Lorain: Sun., 9:00AM & 11:30AM SCORPIO: OCTOBER 21 - NOVEMBER 20 216-631-6817 419-870-6565 Ferndale: Every Fri- • Sacred Heart Chapel Don’t waste time asking God why no one’s there for [email protected] day, Monkey Bar,141 4301 Pearl Ave. • St. Francis Parish you. The lesson is plain and simple. It’s up to you to West Nine Mile Road, DJ Rev. William A. Thaden Superior Ave. & 71st St. ★ Cisco, 248.756.4821 or Sister Theresa Stegman, Cleveland OH Ashoulder★ these burdens. As hard as this appears★ to be, 248.246.0076. Sister Elisea Bonano Sat. Vigil 4:00PM you’re★ about to find out that you’re stronger than you 440-277-7231 Sáb., 10:00AM [Español] TRANSLATIONS Dom., 8AM, 10AM,& Noon Sat., 11:30AM [Eng.] think. Ann Arbor: Heidel- Lun., jueves, vier. 9:30AM Weekdays, 7:30AM berg Night Club, 215 Mier., 6:30PM/Sáb., 6:00PM 216-361-4133 English-Spanish Main St., Fri. & Sunday, • House of Praise Spanish-English SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 20 International Church 9:00PM to 2:00AM with • St. Michael the Archangel Think about taking off for a while. Trips to a differ- DJ Miguel 734-340- 4321 Elyria Ave. 44055 Fr. Jaime McCreight 419-870-6565 ★ A ★ 7229. Pastor Gilbert Silva 3114 Scranton Rd. ★ent time-space continuum will remind you that new 440-233-6433 Cleveland OH 44109 [email protected] Pontiac: HEAT, Pike Dom., 9 & 11:00AM [Eng.] perspectives often change the way we relate to life and St. & N. Saginaw St., Fri; at Sat., 5:00PM [English] Dom., 1:00PM [Spanish] Sáb., 7:00PM [Español] ourselves. Any adventure will give birth to new oppor- the main level: salsa, me- Dom., 6:00PM [Youth] Sun., 9:45AM [Eng.] tunities. rengue, bachata & Latin Viernes, 7:00PM [Eng.] Dom., Noon [Esp.] TRANSLATIONS House music by DJ Cisco • Iglesia Pentecostal 216-621-3847 Cristo Misionera 248.756.4821 or 216-861-6297 CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 21 - JANUARY 20 www.salsadetroit.com. 1930 Broadway 44055 ★ Paster Miguel Serrano • Misión Cristiana Nueva The next few months will be full of stress. Don’t let Royal Oak: Wed. & 440-245-2772 A ★ ★ Thurs; Sky Club, 401 S. Vida La Dom., Escuela dom. 10AM 2003 West Blvd. what’s routine erase your sense of serenity. Our daily Lafayette; doors open at Dom., culto evan. 6PM Cleveland OH 44102 life is filled with spiritual lessons. You’re faced with 8:00PM, with free dance Martes, jueves, viernes @ Dom. 9:00AM [Español] Preciosa’s lessons at 8:30PM; 21 and 7PM: Evangelistas Daniel having to find meaning in things that only appear to be González, Francisco Vega, Sociedad de Niños: Vier. over; DJ Cisco, Abel Robles 6:30PM Mexican mundane. 248.543.1964, or • La Iglesia de Dios, Inc. Pastores Vanessa Rivera y 248.756.4821. Rev. Angel L. Rivera Luís Castellano 440-220-2368 ó Restaurant ★ A ★ Utica: Argentine 3115 Elyria Ave. 44052 Restaurant ★AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 20 Tango Detroit, 7758 Au- 440-244-3415 440-220-2369 1218 Broadway You have it made right now. For a few months there • Misión Cristiana Faro de Toledo, Ohio 43609 burn Road; Tango on Fri; will be enough room for your work and even more 586.254.0560. Luz • Iglesia Cristiana Fuente (419) 242-0215 (Disciplos de Cristo) De Salvacion space for what you love. Throw your self into whatever 940 West Fifth St. 44052 3780 West 140th St. Pastor Luis A. 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Be willing to trade what you email: Dom., 10:00AM: Escuela (216) 334-4759 have for something new. [email protected] Dominical • www.laprensa1.com • current events, photographs, links, weather, classifieds, copies of La Prensa can be found at www.laprensa1.com • Página 16 La Prensa—Salud April/abril 18, 2008 Do It Now! Ohio anti-tobacco group to keep funds from For many of us, our Donor Registry. Enrolling only connection to organ is as easy as saying “yes” lawmakers, gov and tissue donation is to donation at the BMV COLUMBUS, April 5, lege internships and co-op governor and legislative when we renew our when you renew or obtain 2008 (AP): The board of programs at businesses in leaders and four non- driver’s license and are an Ohio driver’s license or an anti-tobacco group Ohio. It’s part of a $1.57 voting legislators. It is asked if we would like to state identification card. formed by the General billion economic recovery funded by money from a be a donor. Another option is to com- Assembly voted Friday plan unveiled by settlement between to- The problem is the need plete a donor registry enroll- to transfer $190 million Strickland, a Democrat, bacco companies and 46 for organ and tissue do- ment form, or simply register valves, veins, fascia and into separate non-profit and Republican legislative states. nors far exceeds those at www.donatelifeohio.org. corneas. accounts, an attempt to leaders earlier this week. The board’s vote di- who say “yes” at the BMV. Remember to tell your family You have the power to keep the funds out of the Strickland had planned vided $190 million The national waiting about your decision to donate save lives, restore move- reach of Gov. Ted to take $230 million from among the Campaign for list for organ donation is your organs and tissue, as they ment to injured limbs, Strickland and legisla- the foundation to fund the Tobacco-Free Kids, the rising at an alarming rate will be consulted as part of the speed up recovery of tive leaders who want to jobs package, leaving $40 American Legacy Foun- with a new name added donation process. badly burned patients and instead use them for an million for anti-tobacco dation and the Ohio Hos- every 10 minutes. Ac- If documentation does provide sight to eyes that economic stimulus plan. programs. pital Association for cording to the United Net- not exist, your next of kin were previously blind. The Ohio Tobacco Pre- Strickland, Senate Healthy Communities work of Organ Sharing, will be asked to make a de- Last year, more than vention Foundation President Bill Harris and Foundation. nearly 99,000 men, cision for you. Already 28,000 Americans re- board also voted to ask House Speaker Jon Husted Prevention efforts women and children need knowing your wishes ceived a life-saving organ Attorney General Marc released a joint statement have helped reduce a life-saving organ trans- makes it much easier for transplant and more than Dann to appoint special Friday calling the smoking by more than plant and 2,800 of those your loved ones. 1,000,000 individuals had counsel to represent the foundation’s actions 40 percent among individuals are Ohioans. Sudden and unexpected their health restored with group. “troubling.” youths and by about 15 Locally, at the Univer- death is tragic and painful. donated tissues. “The board felt like it “We will take every step percent among adults, sity of Toledo Medical Many families receive com- Organ and tissue dona- was given no choice, but necessary to prevent the the foundation said. Center, there are 202 fort in knowing their loved tion provides the gift of life to do whatever it had to foundation from circum- Ohio’s smoking ban, people waiting for a do- one’s wishes have been for thousands of men, do to protect and save venting a bipartisan deci- which took effect last nated kidney to become met and that an untimely women and children each Ohio lives,” Dr. David sion that has been made year following a state- available. Sadly, 18 death can bring life to so year. A record number of Rummel, board chair- for the good of all Ohio- wide vote, prohibits people die every day due many others. Remarkably, U.S.-Americans have given man, said in a statement. ans,” the statement said. smoking in most public to the shortage of donated one donor can save up to their consent to donation. “Any reduction in fund- The foundation, which places, including res- organs. eight lives and improve the These individuals are ordi- ing jeopardizes the pock- seeks to reduce tobacco taurants, bars and of- You have the power to lives of up to 50 people. nary people with extraor- etbooks and lives of use by Ohioans by distrib- fices. save lives, ending the Transplantable organs in- dinary power to improve Ohioans in every part of uting grant money and long wait for organ trans- clude: kidneys, liver, heart, the lives of others. the state. implementing interven- On the Net: http:// plants. lungs, pancreas and small You have the power to “The foundation sup- tion programs, is governed www.otpf.org Make the commitment intestine. Tissues that can donate life. 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• www.laprensa1.com • current events, photographs, links, weather, classifieds, copies of La Prensa can be found at www.laprensa1.com • Página 18 www.laprensa1.com April/abril 18, 2008 Senate approves bill including Latino museum and César Chávez provisions WASHINGTON, DC, 327). creation of a national museum CO). “These bills would take rights leaders.” April 10, 2008: The United “I am proud that Senate in Washington, DC dedicated the first step in commemorat- The César Chávez provi- States Senate passed legisla- Democrats led the way to ap- to the art, culture, and history ing the rich contributions of sion would authorize the Sec- tion that includes provisions prove legislation today that of Latino-Americans. The bill the Latino community to retary of the U.S. Department which could lead to the cre- honors the countless contri- passed by voice vote in the American life, and would of the Interior to conduct a ation of a National Museum butions of Hispanic Ameri- House of Representatives on honor César Chávez as one of special resource study of sites of the American Latino, and cans to our country,” Senate February 6, 2007. It will now our nation’s top civil rights associated with the life of also paves the way for the Majority Leader Harry Reid head back to the House for leaders.” César Estrada Chávez. The designation of various his- said. “By approving a bill that final action as part of a larger “I believe we must cel- study would help determine toric sites around the country would eventually honor package of bills. ebrate the diversity of our whether those sites meet the after the legendary César Latinos with a national mu- “I believe we must cel- Nation and Latinos in gen- criteria for being listed on the Chávez. seum in Wasington , DC , and ebrate the diversity of our eral, and César Chávez in par- National Register of Historic The Consolidated Natural that would pave the way for Nation and Latinos in gen- ticular, has been a significant Places or possible designa- Resources Act of 2008 (S. honoring historical sites re- eral, and César Chávez in par- part of American history. tion as national historic César Chávez 2739), which the Senate lated to civil rights icon César ticular, has been a significant They have contributed to landmarks. The house ver- passed, includes both the Chávez, the Senate helped part of American history. nearly every facet of our cul- sion is sponsored by Rep. American Latino on the na- Commission to Study the Po- bring recognition to the vital They have contributed to ture including the arts, busi- Hilda Solís (H.R. 359) and tional mall and historically tential Creation of the Na- place that Latinos have in our nearly every facet of our cul- ness, and served in our was passed in July 2007. This significant places in the life tional Museum of American national mosaic.” ture including the arts, busi- Nation’s military with distinc- bill is also contained in the of César Chávez designated Latino Act of 2007 (S.500/ The Latino museum legis- ness, and served in our tion,” said Senator Ken package that will move to the as national landmarks”, said H.R. 512), as well as the César lation would establish a Com- Nation’s military with distinc- Salazar (D-CO). “These bills House for final action. Sen. Robert Menéndez (D- Estrada Chávez Study Act (S. mission to study the potential tion,” said Senator Salazar (D- would take the first step in “The contributions of NJ). “These initiatives ac- commemorating the rich con- Latinos in this country are knowledge the major part forts along with support from in Central Ohio. tributions of the Latino com- innumerable and I am de- Latinos have played in Advocates for Basic Legal His work has earned him munity to American life, and lighted that we are one step weaving our historical fab- Equality (ABLE), and estab- recognition. Lucio was would honor César Chávez closer to fulfilling the dream ric and strengthening our lished residency rules under named Government Advo- as one of our nation’s top civil of having a Museum of the nation.” the Ohio Board of Regents. cate of the Year in 2004 by Today, in Columbus, El the Ohio Hispanic Cham- Super Mex is host of a talk ber of Commerce, and re- Israeli-Palestinian Peace and Latino music show on ceived the Padrino Award 1550 AM in Columbus. The in 2006 from the Ohio His- remains elusive 60 years show features interviews with panic Coalition. representatives of govern- He is a member and ac- into the conflict ment agencies and others who tive participant in Shaddai serve the community. He pro- Pentacostal Church, St. Author reflects on U.S. policies and failures vides valuable information to Stephen Catholic Church, By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Cleveland the community on such vital and Christ the King Catho- Correspondent issues as how to apply for lic Church. Lucio still finds child support, the importance time to volunteer one day a April 11, 2008: Aaron urgency exists on of voting, income taxes, gov- week teaching ESL to the David Miller discussed his the part of Arabs ernment laws and regula- Hispanic community. He book “The Much Too and Israelis, it’s not Benito Lucio tions, employment opportu- also hopes to complete his Promised Land: America’s going to happen,” nities, dealing with domestic degree at Ohio State Uni- Elusive Search for Arab- he said. El Super violence and other topics of versity. Israeli Peace,” at The City For the U.S. gov- concern. La familia is very impor- Club of Cleveland, as part ernment, he sug- Mex, Benito Just this month, he began tant to Lucio, who is the of its Friday series. gests a little self re- hosting a weekly community single father of two girls. Miller spent 25 years at flection and a revi- Lucio Jr., TV show, Punto de Contacto Tiffany, 20, is a junior at the Department of State as sion course in thou- (Point of Contact) on Chan- OSU, and Adriana, 3, is dean adviser to six Secretar- sands of years of Aaron David Miller continues his nel 48, Azteca America, which scribed by her father as “a ies of State, where he Middle East history. Miller share their views for three is televised in Columbus at 9 politician in training.” community AM every Sunday. The sta- His parents, Cpl. Benito helped formulate U.S. said the United States ig- weeks. “At the end they tion hopes to syndicate the Lucio, Sr., and Bernardina policy on the Middle East nored the history of the re- may not love each other involvement show throughout the state. Lucio, have been married and the Arab-Israel peace gion, misread the present cir- but they do a better job of Like Lucio’s radio show, for 54 years. They live in process. “The book is cumstances and by invad- understanding the narra- in Columbus Punto de Contacto is a San Benito, Texas. meant for a reading pub- ing Iraq has made itself and tive of the other side,” By Alan Abrams, primetime approach to advo- Benito Lucio, Sr., served lic, normal people who its key ally, Israel, unsafe. Miller said, who served as La Prensa Senior cacy. in the Korean War, and two may not have enormous “If you want to blame the president of Seeds of Peace Correspondent, But there is much more to of his sons have made ca- expertise in the region but (George W. Bush) adminis- for three years after leav- Part Two of a Two-Part Lucio than just his radio and reers in the U.S. military enjoy a good story,” tration for anything, blame ing the State Department. Series television persona. serving their country. Miller said. them for putting the nation “America will remain Om April 11, 2008, we He began his public ser- Sgt. Ruben Lucio, US Air He claims the book as in a position where it can not committed to Israel and our published an article in La vice career in 1981 when he Force Retired, did three his story, complete with possibly succeed,” he said. special relationship,” he Prensa concerning Benito was elected Chairman of the tours in Iraq. His brother, Lucio and his involvement Board of the Ohio Hispanic Sgt. Miguel Lucio, a US antidotes, “bad” baseball Miller said the Iraq and Af- said, but stressed it can not in Latino radio program- Institute of Opportunities, Army Green Beret, is a 20- metaphors and interviews ghan wars leveled the plain be exclusive and allow Is- ming at WBGU 88.1FM, Inc. This was a non-profit year veteran who has reen- with former presidents, for Iran which has the most rael to act as it pleases and Bowling Green State Uni- multi-million dollar support- listed for five more years. secretary of states, key Is- potential for developing jeopardize U.S.-American versity, commencing in ive services agency for mi- Currently stationed in Qatar, raeli and Arab negotia- weapons of mass destruc- interests in the region. 1978. grant farm workers and the he served four to8urs of duty tors—basically anyone tion. Miller remains cautiously You may remember him Latino community. in Iraq and Afghanistan. who played a role in the The book is meticulously optimistic that peace is an as El Super Mex. He was Lucio’s work came to the Benito also has four sis- Middle East Peace Process. divided into subjective achievable goal. “Never, born in San Benito, Texas attention of the state of Ohio, ters: Anna María Lucio Cruz As Israel prepares to chapters and begins with full ever give up on the possi- to parents who were migrant and in 1984 he was hired as is an Education Specialist celebrate its 60th birthday disclosure of who he is and bility the world can be farmworkers in Montana, the first State Migrant Agri- for the University of Texas; on May 14, 2008 Miller’s the transition in thought of a changed and made into a Colorado, Texas, Illinois, cultural Ombudsman. In 1995 Belinda Lucio Morales is a book is a timely overview young Jewish man growing better place,” he said. Michigan, Pennsylvania, he was promoted to Monitor teacher in the Houston area; and Ohio. As a child, he and Advocate/Ombudsman for Cindy Lucio teaches Spe- of why the United States, up in Cleveland to a Senior Peace will require un- his family lived for eight the Ohio Department of Jobs cial Education in the San the world’s super power, Adviser for Arab-Israeli Ne- derstanding of history, lay- years in a migrant camp. He and Family Services, a pro- Benito School District, and has been unable to broker gotiations. ing aside personal, ethnic, has never forgotten his gram designed to meet the Yolanda Lucio is a hospital peace between the Arabs “Support for Israel was cultural, religious, and po- roots. needs of migrant and seasonal administrator in Harlingen, and Israelis. He said the part of my political and eth- litical bias, an effort to un- In 1984, Lucio moved to farmworkers and their em- Texas. book is an effort to hon- nic DNA and it remains there derstand the other’s side Columbus to work for the ployers. Lucio was the first “My parents did very estly and candidly analyze but it shows the evolution of needs. “For that, we need state of Ohio, but he contin- in the nation to create an ag- well, not bad for a migrant the complex conflict and my views and how they ex- leaders who are masters of ued to drive up to BGSU to ricultural Web site for mi- farmworker family that identify key reasons why pand to understand the Arab- their politics, not prison- do the radio show. “I did it grant farm workers, and es- came to Ohio to pick crops peace has been so elusive Israeli conflict is more than ers, and we do not have that for 11 more years. I never tablished a migrant housing for ten years,” says Lucio. in the Middle East and how meeting the needs and re- today,” Miller concluded. got paid. It was my way of program to improve the hous- But we saved the best the turmoil shapes current quirement of one side,” he Miller received his putting back into the coming of migrant workers in news for last. We may not munity,” Lucio told this re- Ohio. have heard the last of El affairs of the world and said. Ph.D. in American Diplo- porter. He helped in the promo- Super Mex on Northwest threatens U.S. national se- He concluded that there matic and Middle East His- But that wasn’t his only tion of ITIN’s for immigrants, Ohio radio. curity. is no objectivity in the con- tory from the University of legacy at BGSU. Lucio es- and was the first to host the “I’m seriously thinking “The Israeli-Palestin- flict and every person brings Michigan in 1977. During tablished a Hispanic Schol- Mexican Consulate in Co- about approaching Presi- ian conflict is a conflict with them their precon- 1982 and 1983, he was a arship Fund and hosted the lumbus in 2000. dentSidney Ribeau at BGSU between an occupied na- ceived biases, cling to them Council on Foreign Rela- first Hispanic Issues Con- Lucio is the former Board about doing a two-day re- tion and a threatened na- as the singular truth and tions fellow and a resident ference in 1978 that President and Secretary of the union of the WBGU show tion,” he said and recon- hinder the possibility of a scholar at the Georgetown brought the top Latino lead- Board of Directors for Mate- with all the original DJs,” ciliation, while possible, lasting peaceful solution. Center for Strategic and ership in the country (José rial Assistance Providers, says Lucio. will require elimination of “All you can do is put International Studies. In Angel Gutiérrez and Reyes Inc., the state’s only free fur- If it happens, it will be personal, political, reli- aside your prejudices…and 1984 he served a tempo- López Tijerina) to the cam- niture bank. He is president another example of how gious, and cultural preju- try to understand the needs rary tour at the American pus. of the Hispanic Society of Lucio continues to put back dices and the willingness and views of the other side,” Embassy in Amman, Jor- That same year, Lucio Central Ohio, Inc., a local into the community for all was instrumental in estab- non-profit Latino organiza- the support that others be- of the Arabs and Israelis. he said. Which is exactly the dan. He also served on the lishing residency rules for tion that has provided more fore him gave in making “I don’t care how much mission of Seeds for Peace United States Holocaust migrant workers in Ohio. than $50,000 in scholarships him the person that he is America wants this—un- which brings together Israeli Memorial Council between BGSU recognized his ef- to Hispanic college students today. less the political will and and Palestinian youth to 1998 and 2000. LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 April/abril 18, 2008 La Prensa Page 19

Safe-T-City Coordinator and Teachers Licensed Veterinary Technician Administrative Assistant The Toledo Police Department is accepting The Toledo Zoo Veterinary Department resumes for the position of Coordinator and Teach- ers for the 2008 summer Safe-T-City Program. A position is available for a full time licensed The Toledo Zoo is recruiting for a part time Interested applicants shall send their resume, home veterinary technician to assist the veterinary administrative assistant approximately 25 hours address, contact information, copies of any/all department in all aspects of medical care of the per week to provide administrative support to teaching certificates and experience coordinating Zoo’s collection, including: anesthesia monitoring, veterinary department. Duties include data entry, or instructing child safety programs, and three (3) surgical assisting, hospital & equipment mainte- administrative functions, acting as liaison to de- references (include name address and telephone nance, computerized record maintenance, clinical partment volunteers and maintaining the office number of each reference.) All information shall be pathology lab procedures, diagnostic procedures, environment. Candidates should have previous submitted to Toledo Police Department, Personnel treatments and necropsies. Requires completion of experience with veterinary/medical terminology, and Public Affairs Bureau, 525 N. Erie Street, 43604 a two year approved veterinary technology program computer/data base management proficiency and by no later than April 28, 2008. EOE. with a minimum of six months to one year of the ability to work effectively with a variety of postgraduate experience. Must have National Cer- people. The Toledo Zoo is an AA/EOE employer and NOTICE OF MEETING: The Board of Directors tification and be able to obtain registration in the drug and alcohol free workplace. For consideration of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will hold State of Ohio. The preferred candidate will have résumés must be submitted utilizing only one of the its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April exotic zoo animal clinical experience. Requires a following methods. The closing date for application 24, 2008, 8:00 A.M. at One Maritime Plaza, 3rd floor valid driver’s license and be insurable by the fleet is April 25, 2008. conference room, Toledo, Ohio—James H. Hartung, insurance carrier. The Toledo Zoo is an AA/EOE, President. drug and alcohol free workplace and offers a Recruitment Manager competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Re: Admin Asst For consideration résumés must be forwarded The Toledo Zoo utilizing only one of the following methods. The P.O. Box 140130 closing date for application is April 25, 2008. Toledo OH 43614-0801 or [email protected]. Re: Licensed Veterinary Technician Recruitment Manager The Toledo Zoo STUDENT ACCOUNT PO Box 140130 HEALTH CLERK 2 Toledo OH 43614-0801 INSURANCE Department of Or: [email protected] MANAGER Chemistry STUDENT Bowling Green Sunoco, Inc., an independent refiner and mar- HEALTH State University keter of petroleum in Toledo, has an immediate SERVICE need for an OEMS Document & Records Coor- Bowling Green This is a part-time dinator. The selected applicant will be respon- State University position days/hours; M - sible for developing processes for the implemen- F, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This tation and maintenance of the Toledo Refinery The Student Health position reports to the OEMS Document and Records Control System Insurance Manager is Coordinator of Business and SharePoint and evaluate the effectiveness by responsible for the de- Operations in the Chem- independently conducting self inspections/audits. sign, negotiations, con- istry Department, and tracts, administration works closely with the Candidates must hold a high school diploma and communications of Chemical Stockroom and minimum of 5 years administrative support the mandatory Student Supervisor to assist in experience in a challenging work environment with Health Insurance Plan departmental day-to- multiple department activities required. Excellent and for the management day operations. Such re- communication skills and high degree of adminis- of the Student Health sponsibilities include trative & analytical ability required. Possess Insurance Office. S/he purchasing supplies/ strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite will provide direct cus- equipment, spreadsheet products. Must be able to act independently and tomer service to the creation and mainte- possess a high degree of initiative, judgment, students of BGSU and nance; and general cleri- diplomacy and discretion in handling matters. serve as a liaison to the cal duties. A BGSU vendor of the endorsed Employment application For confidential consideration, please submit student health insur- must be completed and your résumé through our website career center at ance plan. For a com- turned into the Human www.sunocoinc.com . plete job description Resource Office prior to including recruitment the deadline day and EOE/M/F/D/V dates for this search time. 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CLINICAL THERAPIST Class of 1990 PORT OF SAN DIEGO CHIEF ENGINEER COMMUNITY BASED/CHILDREN Macomber High School: THE ORGANIZATION Clinical Therapist needed to provide short-term Looking for Macomber’s Class of 1990 alumni and The Port of San Diego is a special governmental entity, created in x Critical thinker with proven skills in applying problem solving therapy to children and families in community and problem/issue analysis and values-based decision making. past committee members 1963, by an act of the California legislature to manage over 5500 settings. Qualified candidates must have strong acres of State tidelands along San Diego Bay and the Imperial x Excellent communicator in both written and oral from the previous Beach oceanfront. The Port operates and maintains two major presentations. clinical skills including the ability to make clinical 2000 Class Reunion. marine cargo facilities, a cruise ship terminal, office buildings, 16 x Highly skilled and talented professional with demonstrated decisions and assessments along with knowledge public parks, public walkways and roadways, among other public project management and teambuilding expertise gained from The Class of 1990 is try- improvements and facilities. successful experience in large, complex and diverse of therapeutic principles and practices and strong ing to get a jumpstart on organizations. The Port employs a diverse workforce of over 600 people. It is a x Effective manager who is highly proficient in building and group process skills. their 2010 class reunion. dynamic and progressive organization which received a bronze maintaining a constructive leadership culture through Contact Raquel level award from the California Awards for Performance development of a coaching, mentoring, and feedback rich Excellence (CAPE). The management team is committed to work environment. LSW or LPC and experience working with McClure or Sharia Player achieving the Port’s vision of becoming a “World Class” x Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a learning via email at either: organization and strongly supports a constructive culture. organization comprised of self-directed work teams. children required. Preference will be given to x High customer/stakeholder oriented focus toward achieving ROCKMACKROCK@ Additional information can be found at www.portofsandiego.org. individuals holding a Masters degree and indepen- the Port’s strategic objectives, mission and vision. AOL.COM or THE POSITION x Proven strategic/systems thinker who values continuous quality and process improvements and is dedicated to service dent clinical license. SLPLAYER2@SBC excellence. The Port’s Chief Engineer is an officer of the corporation and GLOBAL.NET operates at an executive management level providing senior COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Send or fax resume with cover letter to: leadership, support and expert professional assistance to Port management and the Board of Port Commissioners on engineering, construction and maintenance and related facilities x The salary range is $99,840 - $149,760 depending on Class of 1988 matters. qualifications Macomber H.S. x 144 hours leave accruing from date of hire plus 40 hours Looking for The position is responsible for leading a team of professionals and unclassified leave support staff in directing and integrating comprehensive facilities x 13 holidays per year Macomber’s Class of engineering, construction and maintenance services and strategies x Executive physical program 1988 Alumni. The Class for the Port. The Chief Engineer is responsible for and held x Automobile allowance accountable for ensuring that actions and activities are in x Medical, Dental, Vision coverage compliance with Port policies, procedures, goals and objectives, of 1988 is trying to quickly x Pretax Flexible Spending Accounts th relevant laws and regulations and professional standards and x Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Human Resources - CT/CBC jumpstart their 20 Year practices. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: x Short Term & Long Term Disability Reunion this 2008 com- Engineering design, project management, surveying, consultant x Travel Insurance 1425 Starr Avenue and construction contract administration, construction inspection, ing summer. Any & all x Tuition Reimbursement Toledo, OH 43605 scheduling and quality control. The Chief Engineer is expected to classmates contact: make high-level decisions within general policy guidelines and x Deferred Compensation Plan Fax 419.936.7574 Kelly McClure- utilize exemplary judgment, discretion and analytical skills on x Defined Benefit Retirement Plan. Reciprocity available with matters that are critical to the success of the Port District. most California public agencies. Email: [email protected] Broussard ASAP via email: THE APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS QUALIFICATIONS

EOE [email protected] Please submit applications and or resumes for the position of Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in CHIEF ENGINEER to: civil engineering or a related field; and ten years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in the design, Robert Schuck construction and maintenance of diverse and complex public Manager Human Resources Limpieza de Edificios SE VENDE works facilities; and also have current registration as a professional Port of San Diego civil, electrical or mechanical engineer in the State of California is PO Box 120488 Ford Explore required at time of application. San Diego, CA 92112-0488

Importante Compania de Mantenimiento de 1994 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE This is an open until-filled position. Please contact Robert Schuck Edificios, busca personal de 2do. Turno en el centro or Karen Porteous at (619) 686-6544 for questions or additional de Columbus, OH. Se verifica seguro social, record Automatico, x Proven executive leader and professional with vision, strategic information. perspective, integrity, honesty and political acumen criminal, y se requiere prueba de drogas. Se $2100 ofrecen diversos beneficios. Interesados, O mejor oferta contactarse al 1 (877) 526-7199. NOTICE TO OUR READERS! While work-at-home jobs are often legitimate, we Comunicarse advise readers to fully investigate the background of any company before paying a fee. If an offer sounds “too good to be true,” it probably is. al Proceed with caution if you are asked to SEND MONEY or to call 900 numbers. All “900” 419-779-5887 phone numbers are charged to the caller on a per minute basis. YLN - Young Latino Network Please report any suspicious ads to us immediately! (419) 870-6565. Thank you. If interested in participating as a youth men- tor through YLN’s partnership with the YMCA Place your Classified visit: www.clevelandymca.org, to access a cal- in La Prensa endar of upcoming scheduled mentoring CALL TODAY! opportunities. If you would like to take part in any (419) 870-6565 of the events or activities on the calendar, Experienced Nurses: (313) 729-4435 contact Viola Rembert at (216) 263-6859 or via (440) 320-8221 e-mail at [email protected]. www.laprensa1.com Step Up to a Higher Degree of Care MANAGING ATTORNEY at The University of Toledo Medical Center

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Will the work you do today have an effect on the lives Care for your career — Be a part of the only academic medical center in the region, with of thousands of people tomorrow? It can. national recognition, world-class facilities, and innovative treatment and procedures. Care for your education — Earn your degree, whether a BSN or a MSN, with our tuition Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), a non-profit law firm which waiver program. You can take classes on-site through the UT College of Nursing. provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals and groups in northwest Care for your future — Retirement through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, Ohio, seeks an energetic, bright, hard- working Managing Attorney for its Migrant with substantial employer contribution. Farmworker and Immigration Program. Individual will supervise attorneys, Care for your life — A variety of shifts; medical, dental and vision coverage; paid sick and vacation time; 10 paid holidays a year; and connection to all the exciting activities at The paralegals, and community workers engaged in significant advocacy projects on University of Toledo. behalf of low income clients who are migrant farmworkers and immigrants. Position is based in Toledo, however frequent travel within the Ohio service area should be expected. Candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of legal RNs – Staff Nurse Positions available in the Secretary 2 – Medicine: FT following areas: Assistant to the Chairperson – Ortho: FT experience, preferably in providing legal services to the poor. Membership in PACU: 10hrs/wk; 10:45p-9:15a (PACU experience Medical Assistant – Medicine, Ortho, Family Practice: FT required) Clinical Supervisor – Kobacker Partial Hospitalization Ohio Bar or ability to be admitted by motion or examination required. Position Also Available Program: PT Oncology Nurse Practitioner – OB Gyn Administrative Director of Revenue Cycle is one of major responsibility. Must possess the combined qualities of excellent Enterostomal Therapy Nurse: FT Chargemaster Analyst: FT legal, administrative, and managerial skills, have excellent leadership and EEG Tech – Neurodiagnostics: FT Other Non-Nursing Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner: PT communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to legal services to the Surgical Tech – OR: FT Administrative Secretary 2 – Medicine: FT Physical Therapist: Contingent PTA – Acute Rehab: FT poor. Previous experience working with migrant or immigrant populations highly Ultrasound Tech: Contingent COTA – Rehab: FT preferred. Computer proficiency required. Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred. Diagnostic Medical Physicist: PT Salary is dependent upon legal experience. Excellent fringe benefits, including pension plan and loan repayment assistance. Send resume electronically as University Medical Center at The University of soon as possible, in Microsoft Word format only to: Toledo offers an excellent salary and beneﬁt package, which includes the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, with employer contribution; E-mail: [email protected] medical, dental and vision coverage, paid sick and vacation time, tuition reimbursement and 10 paid Subject: MFIP Managing Attorney holidays.

For more information, please visit our Web site Applications will only be accepted by e-mail. Position at hsc.utoledo.edu or call 419-383-4848. will remain open until filled. Equal access to ABLE’s office Please send, fax or e-mail your resume to: is available. Applicants requiring accommodation to par- University Medical Center ticipate in the interview/application process should con- Human Resources Department 3065 Arlington Ave. tact the Recruitment Coordinator at the e-mail address Toledo, Ohio 43614 FAX 419-383-3043 listed above. EOE [email protected] EO/AA/Employer M/F/D/V • ¡e-laprensa! Over 10,500 weekly visitors to the digital versions of La Prensa gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 April/abril 18, 2008 La Prensa Classifieds Page 1921

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(Equal Opportunity Employer) 2 bedroom $545 A Place to Call Home If you’ve been looking for a comfortable, secure and affordable place to live, then look no further. First 5 application no application fee ($45 valve) Pelham Manor Apartments offer many amenities including: Receive one month’s free s)NDIVIDUALLYCONTROLLEDHEATs,AUNDRYFACILITIESs!LLAPPLIANCES Must move in by 4/15 s2ENTBASEDONINCOME (low income individuals encouraged to apply) Income restrictions apply for maximum annual income allowed per household: Renovations Complete! 1 Occupant: $27,420 2 Occupants: $31,320 3 Occupants: $35,280 4 Occupants: $39,180 5 Occupants: $42,300 6 Occupants: $45,420 7 Occupants: $48,600 8 Occupants: $51,720

Three Rivers Townhomes Pelham Manor provides one and two bedroom accessible apartments for persons aged 62 years 2800 Booty Drive or older, also available to persons under 62 who require certain accessibility features of units. Please call for information or stop by Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Columbus, OH 43207 0ELHAM2OADs (614) 491-1376 Equal Housing Opportunity Equal Employer Opportunity LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 Página 22 La Prensa Classifieds April/abril 18, 2008

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BILINGUAL CALL CENTER SALES Real Estate POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Abundant Life Cabaña Office: 734/429-9449 of Perrysburg Competitive Hourly Wage preciosa en is a subsidized Cell: 734/395-8383 independent México de Generous Commissions Fax: 734/429-9448 housing facility for Venta those 62 or older. jpicknell@ Experience Preferred localizada en We are located in a But Not Required reinhartrealtors.com beautiful, quiet la presa. residential setting in Morning and Evening Shifts Perrysburg. Available Call 419-865-0393 La Polvora en Julie Neller Picknell Between the Hrs of 9:00am - 3:00pm Guascato, REALTOR Abundant Life offers Jalisco, a 15 one bedroom garden IMPACT SALES SOLUTIONS minutos de apartments with 6936 AIRPORT HWY Degollado, Ninety-nine dollars!!! private patios, indoor HOLLAND OH 43528 Jalisco. Con $99 moves you in. Call 440-244-0776 today for mailboxes, reserved vista preciosa this limited time offer!!! 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Exit 15 Pearl 5000 PEARL RD NEXT to I-480 505 Jefferson Avenue • Toledo, OH 43604 Ridge Rd. Brookpark St Rd. Exit 16 419-242-1702 • 800-553-0300 Voice/TTY • ¡e-laprensa.com! Over 2,500 subscribers receive the digital version of La Prensa gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • LORAIN SALES: 440-320-8221 April/abril 18, 2008 www.laprensa1.comFREE! Página 24 13TH ANNUAL HISPANIC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE “Abriendo Puertas” Opening Doors )''/F_`fHl`kj%Zfd Working Today’s Vision For a Better Tomorrow

ALES: 440-320-8221 Hosted by C.H.I.P. (Coalition for Hispanic/Latino Issues & Progress) www.chiplorain.org Saturday, April 26, 2008 (Friday evening 6:30 p.m. reception & 8:00 p.m. movie)

CLEVELAND S Lorain County Community College 1005 Abbe Road North =le[XZ`egXiXcXGi\m\eZ`e[\cKXYXZf\eF_`f% Elyria, OH 44035 2008 PRE-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, April 25, 2008 FREE and Open to the Public

6:30 p.m. Reception–cash bar at the Holiday Inn, 1825 Lorain Blvd., Elyria, OH Leaving for Palace at 7:45 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Featured film at Lorain Palace Civic Center 617 Broadway, Lorain, OH

BELLA A drama and love story about how one day in New York City changes three people forever. Powerful, passionate and always unpredictable, BELLA reminds us of the surprises that await us in each new day

and that sometimes it takes no more than a moment to transform our lives forever. CXCe\X[\8pl[XgXiX=ldX[fi\j[\F_`ffg\iXZfe]fe[fj[\cX Director: Alejandro Gomez Monteverde Starring: Eduardo Verastegui, Tammy Blanchard, & Manny Perez Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice Award; Heartland Film Festival Crystal Heart Award; honored by the Smithsonian, White House & Mexican Embassy Rated PG-13 Post-Movie Reception (optional) La Sala Night Club, 939 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052 OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS? Call Holiday Inn, 1825 Lorain Blvd., Elyria, OH 800-321-7333 or 440-233-7465 $55 + Tax – special room rate for “Hispanic Leadership Conference”

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Saturday, April 26, 2008 Lorain County Community College

7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Welcome/Keynote 11:00 a.m. 1st set of Workshops 12:30 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. 2nd set of Workshops 3:30 p.m. Door Prizes/Closing

For Conference display table information ($10 plus registration): Rose Roman at 440-714-0800 or [email protected] For REGISTRATION or CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP information call 440-989-1178.

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