Breves De La Unión Europea Para Meet Every Sunday for Soccer Competion at Schneider Soccer Complex in South Toledo

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La Prensa is savored by non-Latinos too! Preserve the integrity of the Matricula Consular, p. 2 Surf our web at: www.laprensatoledo.com ( CALENDAR OF EVENTS, PAGE 8 Latino league critical of city’s plans to sequester soccer from Schneider Hours: Carry-Out Soccer Mon.- Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 Phone (313-554-1790 Fri. & Sat. 9:00 - 3:00 7400 W. Vernor Complex Sun. 9:00 - 12:00 Detroit, Michigan By Rico de La Prensa During soccer season ev- ESPECIALIDAD DE LA CASA: ery Sunday, fourteen teams POLLO JALISCO meet at Schneider Soccer Com- plex in south Toledo to en- •Jugos/Tepache •Carne a la Parrilla • Tacos gage each other in fútbol, which is the Spanish word for soccer. •Burritos •Aguas •Pollo Dorado Thirteen teams are com- •Mojarra Frita • Licuados •Tortas prised of mainly Latinos from •Quesadillas •Tostadas •Pozole numerous Latin American countries. The 14th is called •Caldos •Carne de Puerco en Salsa Verde Toledo Sports Club, whose •Mariscos •Breakfast Super Burro members are primarily from Members of La Liga de Fútbol Soccer de Las Américas include its president, Manuel various countries in Africa. Zapata, Salvador Sánchez, and Sylvestre Alonso along with various soccer players, who The League is called La Breves de la Unión Europea para meet every Sunday for soccer competion at Schneider Soccer Complex in south Toledo. Liga de Fútbol Soccer Las • Cuba conmemora 50mo sobrevivir», dijo Castro a la (Continued on Page 3) aniversario de inicio de multitud el sábado, en un revolución discurso difundido a todo el Consul Meza Por ANITA SNOW país de 11.2 millones de SANTIAGO DE CUBA habitantes. and ACP’s (AP): De pie ante el cuartel «La Unión Europea se Brennan meet militar donde inició su hace ilusiones cuando afirma campaña revolucionaria que el diálogo político debe to discuss hace medio siglo, Fidel Castro proseguirse», destacó. «La demostró el sábado que soberania y la dignidad de un mutual interests Last Wednesday, Mexi- mantiene la voluntad de pueblo no se discuten con can Consul Antonio Meza expresar su posición política, nadie, mucho menos con un Estrada, who directs the en esta ocasión para anunciar grupo de antiguas potencias Mexican Consulate office que su estado comunista coloniales responsabilizadas in Detroit, met with various podrá sobrevivir sin ayuda históri-camente con el tráfico representatives of the Alli- económica de la Unión de esclavos, el saqueo e ance of Construction Pro- Europea. incluso exterminio de pueb- fessionals (ACP), headed by Mientras que Castro por los enteros, que son culpables its president, William lo general guarda sus palabras del subdesarrollo y la pobreza Brennan, at its headquar- más duras para el gobierno en que hoy viven miles de ters in Toledo. de Estados Unidos, la Unión milliones de seres humanos». ACP is the umbrella Europea fue esta vez el objeto Castro se indignó a trade organization that de su desdén el sábado por la principios de junio cuando oversees the various skilled noche. Continuando una el bloque de 15 miembros de trades, including: the batalla que comenzó con la UE anunció que revisaba Last week, Mexican Consul Meza met with the ACP. Shown above are: Patrick A. plumbers, carpenters, elec- Europa desde fines de junio, la política hacia Cuba, Mancino (BMA Media Group), Consul Antonio Meza Estrada, William Brennan tricians, millwrights, boil- Castro dijo que los miembros preocupada por los derechos [Pres., ACP], and Victor Torres of the Mexican Consulate in Detroit [L-R, back row]; ermakers, ironworkers, de la UE eran «Caballos de humanos. Asimismo estaba & Patty Reynolds (ACP lobbyist), Marisol Ibarra, (Latina liaison for ACP), and Ruth plasterers, insulators, brick- Troya de la superpotencia», airado por el respaldo de Gran Montgomery (ACP Executive Director, Workforce Development Center) [front row]. layers, painters, roofers, e incapaces de poder tratar Bretaña a la acción militar de cement finishers, sheet independientemente con Estados Unidos. has been actively solicit- employed Marisol Ibarra, a Ibarra has been ex- metal workers, and glaziers. Cuba sin tomar en cuenta a la Pese a más de cuatro ing area Latinos, encourag- University of Toledo stu- tremely active, network- Since receiving a fed- política estadounidense. décadas de sanciones ing them to join its trade dent, to be its Latino/a liai- ing with a variety of indi- «Cuba no necesita ayuda (Continued on Page 2) eral grant last year, ACP apprenticeship programs. It son. (Continued on Page 3) This Week Next Week NCLR critical of Bush administration 2 A summary of the tentative agreement Your Weekly Horoscopes/Horóscopos 5 between the Community Committee to Directory of Latino Businesses & Services 5 Save Chicano-Boricua Studies (CBS) and Classifieds 9-11 Wayne State University. Paul Rodríguez to appear in Toledo on August 9th. Your DetroiTolédo Connection • Tinta con sabor ( • ¡e-Prensa! Over 2,000 subscribers receive the electronic version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • Página 2 La Prensa July/julio 30, 2003 NCLR says Bush administration NOTICE TO OUR READERS can’t do because they’re not in has disappointed the majority in either House, REGARDING THE By DEBORAH KONG nor do they control the White ENDANGERMENT OF THE AP Minority Issues Writer House,” Yzaguirre said. The head of a major At NCLR’s annual confer- MATRICULA CONSULAR Latino advocacy group criti- ence two weeks ago, Yzaguirre The Mexican ID card—the Matricula Consular—was cre- cized the Bush administra- said the tax cuts backed by the ated by the Mexican government to assist Mexican workers tion Tuesday, saying it has president were tilted toward the while working in the United States. It has been very effective. neglected issues important wealthy, excluding millions of Mexicans, far from home, were often the victims of numer- to the nation’s largest minor- Latino families. He also faulted ous crimes in the United States due to their status as migrant workers, speaking a different language. The Matricula Consula ity group. the president for not providing “He came into office rais- offered aid to, and the ability for, Mexicans obtaining vital and enough funding for education necessary services with/from banks, utilities, landlords, and ing a lot of expectations, with and failing to come up with other companies. a lot of promises,” Raul solutions for large numbers of The use of the Matricula has had a positive financial impact Yzaguirre, president of the Latinos without health insur- Raul Yzaguirre, NCLR president, with FLOC president on Latino workers, their families, and the communities where National Council of La Raza ance, Yzaguirre said. Baldemar Velasquez at ABLE’s Access to Justice they reside, fostering greater integration into the U.S. economy. (NCLR), said in a teleconfer- Several months ago, the U.S. Department of the Treasury “The actual acts of this ad- Awards last April in Toledo, Ohio. ence with reporters. “Since ministration ... indicate this is not issued final regulations that provided banks and other finan- then, it seems as though the a compassionate administra- leader of a major minority president and key Cabinet cial institutions the flexibility to decide what documents they ultra right wing has taken over. tion,” Yzaguirre said Tuesday. advocacy group to express members to its annual con- would accept as proof of identity before opening a bank He hasn’t respected our vote.” Democrat Al Gore got 62 per- ference, but this was the first account—this included the Matricula Consular. dissatisfaction with the Bush On July 16th, the Republican-controlled Congress passed Yzaguirre said there is a cent of the Latino vote in 2000, administration or political time in 15 years that no one a resolution, whose net effect would restrict the use of the gap between “the enormous while Bush got 35 percent. But candidates. from an administration at- Matricula Consular. This bill was sponsored by Republicans amount of money spent by Yzaguirre said the Latino vote is At last week’s National tended, said Cecilia Muñoz, John Hostettler (R-Ind.) and Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.) and was President Bush to get our up for grabs in 2004. Association for the Advance- NCLR’s vice president for driven by anti-immigrant if not anti-Latino sentiment. vote, to do some very sophis- “We’re going to hold both ment of Colored People’s an- policy. They also pressured the Treasury Department to re-open ticated ads, to do the photo parties accountable,” he said. nual convention, Chairman Sen. John Kerry and former the issue of the ability of banks to accept these cards. On July ops,” and actual policies he “We don’t want it to be a com- Julian Bond vowed “to up- Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, 1, the Treasury Department asked for public comments about has enacted that are mean- petition of verbal tirades, or root” Bush in 2004. But three along with House Democratic the final rule concerning the bank’s ability to accept the ingful to Latinos. photo ops, or more symbol- Democratic presidential hope- Leader Nancy Pelosi at- Matricula Consular for proper identification. COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 31, 2003. While Democrats have ism. We want it to be a compe- fuls also drew attacks for skip- tended the NCLR conference. also received Latino votes Go to http://regcomments.treasury.gov, click on the sec- tition of deeds and responses ping a candidates’ forum. They U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey tion marked “Identification,” and vote “No” to preserve the without delivering much to our issues, and actual ac- later appeared before the gath- Hutchinson was the top Re- Matricula. Prior to voting, you must first fill-in your personal change, “we can’t hold them complishments.” ering and apologized. publican to speak at the meet- identification information. You must also add comments in accountable for things they Yzaguirre is not the only NCLR regularly invites the ing held in Austin, Texas. the box below the voting section. A “No” vote means that you believe banks should be allowed Breves reciente aumento de visitantes hasta 28 de prisión. Asimismo al cuartel en 1953, en que to accept the Matricula Consular as proper identification. a la isla después de una fusiló a tres hombres que participó un grupo de 129 Then, contact your U.S. Congressperson or Senator and (Continued from Page 1) reducción del turismo a raíz de trataron de secuestrar una revolucionarios en una inform them the Matricula Consular is vital to the interests of económicas por parte de los ataques terroristas del 11 embarcación con el objeto de incursión contra el ejército del México and the United States. Estados Unidos, y de septiembre a Estados fugarse al sur de la Florida. entonces dictador Fulgencio especialmente unas ásperas Unidos. «Nuestro país sólo Batista. relaciones cubanos- «El gobierno de Cuba, por aceptaría este tipo de ayuda Más de una decena de los estadounidenses en meses elemental sentido de dignidad, por modesta que fuese , de las hombres que sobrevivieron a recientes, el sistema socialista renuncia a cualquier ayuda o autonomías regionales o lo- ese fallido ataque inicial, con que Castro creo dos años resto de ayuda humanitaria que cales, de las organizaciones el que la batalla revolucionaria después de tomar el poder en puede ofrecer la comision y no gubernamentales y de Castro concluyó con la 1959 ha sobrevivido hasta los gobiernos de la Unión movimientos de solidaridad misma rapidez con que SAMPLE ONLY ahora. En la actualidad, Cuba Europea», dijo Castro . que no imponen a Cuba comenzó, asistieron a la figura entre los cuatro sistemas Cuba ha sido criticado a condicionamientos politi- escenificación en el ex cuartel SAMPLE ONLY comunistas que persisten en el nivel internacional en meses cos». que ahora funciona como mundo y el único en el recientes por una represión a Antes del amanecer, (Continued on Page 4) continente americano. los opositores, al encarcelar a centenares de escolares Pero el gobierno de Castro 75 de sus más ardientes cubanos que portaban OWN YOUR BUSINESS TODAY pasa apuros para superar una críticos, que han sido antiguos fusiles BB grave crisis de liquidez, pese a condenados en algunos casos escenificaron el fallido ataque · Initial business monthly offerings from $500 - $20,000 · Low initial investment La Prensa Newspaper Staff • Many different plans to choose from • Start on a part-time or full-time basis • Initial training & ongoing support Culturas Publications, Inc. 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ACP’s apprenticeship orientation last week at the Sofia Quintero Center Soccer at its best at Schneider Soccer Complex in south Toledo Consul Meza and ACP hosted a three-hour trades Schneider Soccer Complex (Treasurer), Maritza (Continued from Page 1) Adelante, offering ESL orientation at the Sofia González (Secretary), and (Continued from Page 1) viduals and organiza- classes to Latinos, to enable Quintero Art and Cultural According to Zapata, the Sylvestre Alonso (Sgt.-At- tions, including Owens and assist them to pass all Center. Over 40 prospec- Américas. league pays for the field per- Arms). Community College, the the necessary tests for en- tive Latino apprenticeship These teams have faith- mit, the referees, nets, paint- The league began the sec- fully played at Schneider University of Toledo, trance into the apprentice- applicants were in atten- ing, and toilets. The city, which ond half of its season last Soccer Complex for the past owns the land, cuts the grass. week. In the first half, Latinos Job1USA, the Aurora ship programs that ACP of- dance. three years, utilizing 2 of its “We also need additional (Toledo) was in first place in Gonzalez Community fers.” Ibarra welcomed the au- 4 soccer fields. referees for this year so poten- Group 1, followed by Center, Adelante, and To- In response, Meza stated, dience stating, “ACP is se- Prior to that, the league tial soccer referees should call Manchester United (Toledo) ledo City Council. “We have Spanish GED rious about recruiting played at a field on Consaul John Orozco, who is in charge and Dep. Monroe (Monroe Discussions were held classes in operation in Latinos into the trades. We Street in east Toledo, but, ac- of the referees, or me at 419- MI) in second and third place between Meza and ACP Pontiac and Kalamazoo have representatives from cording to the league’s presi- 345-2951,” said Zapata. respectively. about how each office which can assist your the various trades here to- dent, Manuel Zapata, “We Orozco has been a teacher In Group 2, after the first could assist the other in the Latinos pass the various tests night to assist you. ACP moved to Schneider because at St. Francis High School for half of the season, Guadalupe implementation of their re- needed to enter the appren- will also assess your needs we only had one playing field fifteen years. (Adrian MI) is in first place, spective goals. ticeship programs. We offer and skills and we are here on the east side.” A veteran soccer player, followed by Fremont (Fre- According to Meza, these supplemental pro- to help you pass the tests “We love Schneider coach, and advisor—Salvador mont OH) and Furia Azteca “We have common goals grams if you wish.” needed to become appren- Complex but we have some Sánchez—agrees, expressing, (Toledo) in second and third and common interests.” Brennan offered the use tices.” concerns about the future. “We have an active league place respectively. Meza, who was accom- of satellite dishes for the Toledo City Council “When we obtained a field with large crowds every year Soccer games are every panied by his aide Victor Consulate office so that they President Louis Escobar permit from the city to play so it is important for the city Sunday with two games si- Torres, advised the group, could make presentations to welcomed the group, en- this year, we were told that and the league to either main- multaneously beginning at which included Ruth these ACP Latinos concern- couraging them to take ad- next year we would have to tain this site for soccer or find 10:00 AM, noon, 2:00PM, Montgomery and Patty ing what the Consulate vantage of this tremendous look elsewhere because the a new site. and 4:00PM. Reynolds of ACP, that the could offer them in terms of opportunity. city planned on building a Sánchez is also on the Large crowds gather Mexican consulate office services. Participants were new Bowsher High School league’s disciplinary commit- weekly, enjoying hard- and the government of Patrick A. Mancino, of treated to pizza and cola on this sight, after the old tee, along with Geronimo fought soccer and eating México desired to work BMA Media Group, pre- and then watched the Bowsher is demolished. I Arranda. He has been a deacon comida mexicana from sev- can’t understand this. closely with ACP and other sented a twenty-minute Mancino video shown ear- at SS Peter & Paul Church in eral vendors including “We are not sure where south Toledo for over twenty Janie’s Taco Express. organizations to achieve documentary and summary lier that day to Consul we will go. There is a field at years, but has played soccer since “Fútbol is an important its intended goals. of the ACP and how it has Meza. the old DeVilbiss High he was fourteen years of age. part of the Latino community Ibarra informed Meza, assisted and could assist According to attendee School, but it only has one In addition to Zapata and and the citizens of Toledo,” “We have an effective Latinos in the skilled trades. Richard Keel, “I was glad field and we need two due to Sánchez, other league officers Sánchez informed La Prensa. working relationship with It was dialogued in Spanish. I attended. This opens new the size of our soccer league,” include: Tony Marshall (Vice “The public is invited to at- Aurora Gonzalez and Later that evening, ACP doors for me.” said Zapata. President), Horacio Romero tend. Bienvenidos!”

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US judge blocks deportations Breves una amnistía general. Se de jurisdicción tribunales de justicia» los que (Continued from page 2) fueron a México, donde internacional», dijo Lagos deciden ante pedidos de in immigration case escuela primaria. organizaron una campaña de «Al término del siglo extradición de cualquier DETROIT (AP): A federal Aunque al principio fueron guerrillas y el 1 de enero de veinte, el ser humano se dio ciudadano. judge has barred the depor- tomados por sorpresa, los 1959 derrocaron el gobierno cuenta que cuando se violan Dijo que «dentro de 10 a tation of a group of Lebanese soldados de Batista terminaron de Batista. los derechos humanos en otra 15 días» dará a conocer una immigrants unless they re- controlando la situación. • Lagos: Argentina dio parte, esa violación debe ser propuesta destinada a receive court hearings first. Murieron seis atacantes y 16 señal a violadores de sancionada, y si no es en el solver problemas pendientes U.S. District Judge Avern soldados en el tiroteo, según se derechos humanos país donde ocurre, debe ser de esas violaciones. Cohn on Wednesday blocked reportó. SANTIAGO DE CHILE más allá de las fronteras. Pero advirtió que su the government from imme- Los historiadores cubanos (AP): Argentina ha dado «una Deben ser juzgados y propuesta, que está diately sending home at least afirman que 55 de los rebeldes señal muy poderosa» de que castigados», agregó. elaborando después de recibir 11 men and one woman. capturados fueron torturados las violaciones de los Lagos dijo que en Chile, ideas de distintos sectores, Authorities say the 12 en- hasta la muerte, y el ejército derechos humanos puedan donde se vivió una larga no será «algo que cierre el tered the country on fraudu- jailed but now will be able to mató a 10 peatones civiles. ser juzgadas fuera del país en época de abusos bajo la problema de los derechos lent visas they got from a seek bond. Cohn’s ruling Aunque el intento de Castro que ocurren, dijo el sábado el dictadura del general humanos, porque eso no se Dearborn immigration con- means officials have to be- fracasó, fue un éxito presidente Ricardo Lagos. Augusto Pinochet, «son los cierra por decreto». sultant. The immigrants said gin traditional deportation publicitario. La violenta Lagos formuló su they did not know their docu- procedures, which can take respuesta de Batista le atrajo al comentario en una entrevista ments were faulty. months or years. líder rebelde más simpatía para con Radio W, al ser Giggles Productions In April, a federal grand “It’s not that it’s a huge su movimiento y sus consultado sobre la jury indicted Detroit immi- issue that will affect hun- partidarios. anulación por el presidente invites you gration employee Janice dreds of thousands of people, Durante el juicio argentino Néstor Kirchner de Halstead and two others, ac- but it’s a very important sig- subsecuente, Castro, un un decreto que prohibía la to an evening with cusing them of bringing at nal that our system of checks abogado entrenado, se defendió extradición de militares least 130 people to Detroit and balances is working,” él solo y pronunció un discurso acusados de abusos durante Paul from Yemen and Lebanon Jeanne Butterfield, execu- en el tribunal que le granjeó la pasada dictadura en ese illegally. The immigrants tive director of the American aún más apoyo a él y a su causa. país. each paid between $3,000 Immigration Lawyers Asso- «Sé que la cárcel será más La derogación del decreto, Rodríguez and $9,000 and arrived be- ciation, told the Detroit Free dura para mí de lo que ha sido emitido en 2001 por el tween 1998 and 2002. Press. para cualquier otro», afirmó entonces presidente 8 PM Halstead last week Greg Palmore, a spokes- Castro en aquel discurso, cuyo Fernando de la Rúa, fue pleaded guilty to conspiracy man for the Bureau of Immi- texto fue distribuido después seguida por el arresto de Saturday and bribery. gration and Customs En- en secreto. «Pero no le temo, al numerosos ex militares August 9, 2003 The immigrants may still forcement, told The Detroit igual que no tengo miedo de la incluidos en una lista de 46 be deported, but Cohn’s rul- News it was studying the furia del tirano miserable.... cuya extradición pide el juez at the ing means they will first be decision and had no imme- Declárenme culpable; no español Baltasar Garzón. able to plead their cases in diate comment. importa. La historia me «La decisión del gobierno STRANAHAN THEATRE front of an immigration In May, Cohn also said absolverá». argentino apunta a dar una 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. judge, who might decide that the immigrants were Después de 22 meses Castro señal muy poderosa de que For Tickets Call: 419.381.8851 they can stay. entitled to individual immi- y los otros sobrevivientes frente a determinado tipo de The immigrants remain gration court hearings. fueron excarcelados gracias a delitos hay hoy día una suerte or Any Ticketmaster Outlet

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• ¡e-Prensa! Over 2,000 subscribers receive the electronic version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • July/julio 30, 2003 La Prensa Page 9 Thousands line up at funeral México gana la Copa Oro home to mourn salsa queen By Carla Soto acudierón al estadio Azteca La Selección Mexicana de la capital mexicana, y entre Obituaries By TARA BURGHART Campbell Funeral Home de fútbol se coronó como los espectadores estabá Jo- Associated Press Writer formed hours earlier. Police campeón de la Copa Oro 2003 seph Blatter, presidente de la DAVID ARMONDO GARCIA NEW YORK (AP): Julio shut down 81st Street between de la Confederación de FIFA. David Armondo Garcia, of Toledo, Ohio passed away César Díaz often uses Celia Fifth and Madison avenues fútbol, gracias a un golazo Mexico ganó la Copa Oro after a long illness at St. Vincent Mercy Medical, Friday, July Cruz’s music for his subway to accommodate the crowd. anotado por el delantero por cuarta vez en la historia 25, 2003, surrounded by his loving family. David was born routine, in which he salsas, As they wound through mexicano Daniel Osorno. de este torneo, y sin haber to Jesus and Rita (Rodríguez) Garcia in Houston, Texas. rumbas and twirls with a bru- police barricades, many of the El gol de Osorno fue el tenido ningun gol en nuestra He was an US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. David nette doll named Lupita to the mourners chanted “Celia, cual nos dió el triunfo del portería, gracias al gran worked for Libbey-Owens-Ford Company as a glass worker grins and claps of commuters. Celia” and sang snippets of partido contra Brasil, quien portero Oswaldo Sánchez, for 27 years before retiring. During the 1980s he also worked Last Monday, July 21, as her songs. es uno de los mejores equipos quien fue reconcido como el for the Lucas County Corrections Department. David was a thousands of mourners gath- Some wept. Others y todavía son campeones mejor jugador del torneo y longtime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and an mundiales. ered outside a Manhattan fu- clutched flowers and carried bueno espero que siempre active member of the YMCA and PAL. El famoso gol que anotó neral home to say goodbye to photos of Cruz, who died two les valla bien a nuestro Surviving is his loving wife, Linda; son, David A. (Connie) Daniel osorno fue al minuto equipo de la selección the salsa legend, Díaz dis- Wednesdays ago at the age of Garcia; daughters, Michelle (Alejandro) Garcia, and Deanna siete del partido, el cual fue mexicana. played photographs of him- 77 of a brain tumor in her Fort (Daniel) Benavides; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Jesus and aclamado y aplaudido por ¡FELICIDADES ALA self, Lupita, and Cruz together Lee, N.J., home. Tony Garcia; sisters, Amelia DeLeón, Ninfa Torres, Bertha los 85.000 aficionados que SELECCION MEXICANA! Trejo, Ruth Garcia, and Dora Navarro; brother-in-law, Val at a nightclub—with Cruz Zarate; loving mother-in-law, Cleo Zarate; many loving flashing her famous smile. nieces and nephews and his special companion, his boxer “We’re paying homage and dog, Chata. He was preceded in death by his parents and tribute to Celia because I was an sisters, Amparo Ochoa and Esperanza Garcia. ambassador of her music in the Have a Web Site? subway,” said Díaz, who had FELIX Y. HERNÁNDEZ packed his doll away in a suit- YOU CAN HAVE ONE FOR AS LOW AS $50 by linking onto Felix Y. Hernández, Jr., 44 years, of Maumee Ave., Toledo case for the afternoon. “She was La Prensa’s Directory of Hispanic Businesses & Services. passed away Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2003, at St. Vincent- full of heart and love—she Mercy Medical Center. helped people with her music.” Felix generously volunteered his time at SS Peter & Paul The viewing for Cruz’s A La Prensa link costs only $50! Church through the years, as well as the annual LatinoFest body began at 11 a.m., but the in downtown Toledo. line outside the Frank E. A one-page Web Site costs $250! He enjoyed music and was a wonderful dancer. His family For example, La Oficina, a thriving business in the and friends appreciated and enjoyed his special baking talents when he created wonderful cakes and pies to celebrate heart of the barrio in Detroit, has a Web Site at: special family occasions. http://www.laprensatoledo.com/La Oficina.htm. He is survived by his mother, Eloisa Hernández; brothers, Carlos (Diana), Ernie, Eddie (Anita), Joe (Elizabeth) Latina Graphics has a Web Site at: http:// Hernández and sister, María (Ramón) Juarez. Also surviving www.laprensatoledo.com/Latina.htm. MADONNA are beloved relatives and friends. His father, Felix Hernández, For the low cost of $250, La Prensa will design a Sr. and brother, Gilbert, preceded him in death. HOMES one-page web site for you or your business and link it directly 722 N. Huron MARY R. NAVARRO onto La Prensa, at La Prensa’s Directory of A Housing Community Mary R. Navarro, age 80, of Toledo, passed away on Hispanic Businesses & Services. You won’t have to be for the Elderly Saturday, July 19, 2003, at Toledo Hospital. She was born on concerned with start-up, design or monthly service fees. February 26, 1923, in Guadalajara, México, to Florencio and Or Handicapped/ Juventina (Reyes) Sierra. Disabled The total cost for a one-page web address is $250, which Mary had worked for Ohio Bell/ AT & T for 45 years as Efficiencies or 1 can be viewed internationally and for one year. To be placed in an operator/supervisor. She was a member of the Toledo Bedroom Telephone Pioneers and had volunteered at several organi- Appliances Furnished the digital La Prensa Hispanic Directory costs only $50. zations, including March of Dimes, American Cancer Soci- Utilities included in Of course, La Prensa can design a full-service web site for you ety and Easter Seals. Mary also enjoyed crocheting where she rent or your company at additional expense. made gifts for the Pioneers Christmas parties and the Old Rent based on News Boys. She is widowed by Domingo Navarro. Call La Prensa today at 313-729-4435 or 419-870-6565 for a Mary is survived by her loving sons, Ron Sr. (Diane) and Income one-page Web Site. Become part of the 21st Century and the Applications by Randy (Kelly) Navarro; grandchildren, Ron Jr. (Shirli)), Julie thriving internet market! Joe, Laura (Ryan), Andrea and Ricky; great-grandchildren, Appointment Diane, Michaela, Caitlyn and Vada; sisters, Carmen (Hugo) 419-244-3758 López, Irma (Orville) Cowell, Millie Sierra, Virginia (Dominiak) Equal Housing and Norbert Janowiecki, and many nieces and nephews. Opportunity

ROGELIO “KELLY” ROMERO Rogelio M. “Kelly” Romero, 76 years, of Prouty Ave., died peacefully Friday evening, July 25, 2003, in his home. Rogelio retired in 1975 after working 20 years for the Jeep Corporation. He served in the Army’s 33rd Armored Divi- Sirviciendo A La Comunidad Hispana Desde 1993 sion Combat Engineers during WWII. He was a member of SS Peter & Paul Church and the Latins United Club. 4454 W. Vernor Hwy ~ Detroit, MI 48209 He is survived by his wife, Garnet, and daughters, Rosalinda INTERIOR HOME 313.554.0060 ~ 1.866.554.0060 (Weyandt) Altman, Tamara Falconer, and 5 grandchildren. He is a brother to Manuel Romero, Isabel Rodella, Rachel CLEANER, Jimenez, and Ramona Reyes; and a special friend to Joe and exper’d. No job’s Angie Carmona. too big or small. Give me call! INCOME TAX Janie’s Taco Express 313-923-0678. 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Must EOE. alcoholic beverages. $$$ write and speak Span- ish fluently; computer Applications will be ALL MORTGAGES FOR RENT literate; have depend- accepted on July 30, $$$ able transportation and 2003 from 3p-5p and July Share mobile home. valid driver’s license; 31, 2003 from 3p-6p. Rent negotiable. We offer low rates & Private bath, prefer previous experi- quick approvals; ence with Medicaid and Mecca Temple #43 clean, nice. past credit forgiven; other social services. Grenadier Club Call after 5:00 p.m. Let your Equity pay Résumé to 1343 Avondale (419)536-6947. the Bills; Neighborhood Health Toledo, OH 43607 PREFER Money is Available. Association, Equal Opportunity NON-SMOKER. 313-467-9541 313 Jefferson Ave., Employer 313-832-7909. 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Human Resources Director Outdoor Lucas County Commissioners Seek Education Port Authority Board Applicants Lucas County Children Services is seeking an Instructor administrator to direct the work of the Human Re- The Board of Lucas County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill an sources Division (Personnel, Payroll, and Training & YMCA Storer Camps upcoming vacancy on the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Board of Directors. Development Depts). Responsible for collective bar- in Jackson, MI seeking gaining, labor relations, salary & benefits administra- 3rd and 8th grade instruc- The Board of Lucas County Commissioners is seeking individuals for this tion. Requires Master’s Degree in Business, Em- tors for 2003-2004 school appointment who have demonstrated education and practical experience in ployee Relations or related field, and 5 yrs. experi- year. College graduate or business and financial administration. The Board of Lucas County Commissioners ence in personnel administration and collective bar- coursework in education, actively seeks to appoint volunteer boards and commissions that reflect the gaining. Additional position requirements can be recreation, science, en- diversity of our community. Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged viewed at www.lucaskids.net. LCCS offers an excel- vironmental education, to apply. lent salary and benefit package. Send résumé and etc. Experience working The mission statement of the Port Authority reads: “To assure that the Toledo salary requirements by 8/15/03 to: LCCS, 705 Adams with youth and enjoyment area’s water, air, rail, and surface transportation assets are developed and Street, Toledo, OH 43624. Fax: 419-327-3291. EOE of the outdoors a must. valuing diversity. operated in a cohesive, coordinated, and safe manner in order to provide maximum On-site room and board. efficiencies and benefits to shippers, receivers, and passengers, as well as to Submit letter & résumé promote area job retention and growth.” by August 10th to: YMCA Accounting Coordinator Storer Camps, 7260 S. The composition of the Port Authority Board of Directors consists of six Stoney Lake Rd., Jack- members appointed by the City of Toledo, six members appointed by the Board Neighborhood Properties Inc. is recruiting an son, MI 49201, Attn: Jim of Lucas County Commissioners, and one member mutually agreed upon by the Accounting Coordinator. This position reports to the Willford, or fax: 517-536- City and County Commissioners. Further information regarding the Port Authority’s CFO. This position will be responsible for daily 4922. history, Seaport, Airport, Surface Transportation, and Finance Divisions is accounting, assist with month end closing and re- available on the agency’s website www.toledoportauthority.org. porting. This position will also be responsible for Foster parents Federal and State grant accounting and reporting. needed: Any person interested in being considered for a specific appointive board Applicants should have a Bachelor of Business in vacancy must fill out the “Application for a Public Volunteer Committee, Board of You can help a child Accountancy and 2 years of prior accounting expe- Agency Appointment” form. A detailed resume must be enclosed with the have a positive future. rience. Successful applicant must be organized, completed application form. Please open your home detailed oriented and capable of managing multiple to a child, sibling group, priorities. Applications are available from the Board of Lucas County Commissioners or teenager. Receive a office at One Government Center, Suite 800, Toledo, Ohio, 43604, or by calling daily stipend, training, Employment benefits include a competitive sal- (419) 213-4500. A printable version of the application is also available on the weekly visits, and sup- ary, health insurance, retirement plan, employee Lucas County website at www.co.lucas.oh.us. port. Call Family Con- training assistance, and paid sick, vacation and nections, The Twelve holidays. This position must be able to work with Applications for the above-listed board and commission vacancies will be Inc., 1-888-513-8085 or accepted through the end of the business day on Friday, August 8, 2003. The people who are multi-cultural, disabled and economi- 419-861-2460. Offices in completed application and resume must be forwarded to the attention of the Lucas cally disadvantaged. Toledo and Findlay. County Administrator at the address listed above. If you think you can do the job send your resume and salary requirements to Neighborhood Proper- PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ties, Inc., Attention Deb Nolan, 2753 West Central Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43606; email a response to The Board of Education of the Toledo City School District (the District) intends to contract for certain [email protected] no later than professional design services in connection with the construction of four new middle schools, a K-12 school, and August 8, 2003. No telephone calls please. EOEC five new elementary schools (the Project) all as detailed in Segment Two of the District’s Master Plan.

Professional design firms interested in being considered for a contract to provide the required services, should Manager, Contract Monitoring have experience and expertise in providing professional design services for broadly based school facilities construction and improvement programs. Design firms interested in being considered should reply with a Lucas County Children Services is seeking a statement of qualifications not later than noon on August 15, 2003. manager to develop service provider contracts. Will monitor and evaluate provider performance to en- Statements of qualifications should include information regarding the history of the firm; the education and sure quality outcomes for children and families. experience of owners and key technical personnel who will be assigned to perform services on the Project; the MSW/related degree and course work in outcome & technical expertise of the firm’s current staff; the firm’s experience in performing engineering studies, design and program evaluation required. Experience develop- construction administration; availability of staff; the firms equipment and facilities; the location, availability and ing, negotiating, or monitoring/evaluating contracts accessibility of facilities and equipment to support staff activities on the Project; references; familiarity with the and supervisory experience in child welfare/related Ohio School Design Manual; experience in new construction, community inclusion and engagement programs, field also required. Additional position requirements plans to comply with the District’s Community Inclusion Program (a copy of which is available from room 114 can be viewed at www.lucaskids.net. LCCS offers of the Thurgood Marshall Administration Building or at website www.tps.org) and any previous work performed an excellent salary and benefit package. Send résumé in connection with the Ohio School Facilities Commission’s classroom facilities assistance programs or for the and salary requirements by 8/15/03 to: LCCS, 705 District or any other school districts (the Information). In the event the firm proposes a joint venture with other Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43624. Fax: 419-327- design firms, or to retain a consultant or subcontractor to perform all or a portion of the required services, the 3291. EOE valuing diversity. firm’s proposal should provide the same information with respect to the proposed joint venturer, consultant or subcontractor and its qualifications as the firm provides with respect to itself and its qualifications.

ENTREPRENEURS WANTED Statements of qualifications (8 copies) should be sent to the attention of:

La Prensa is seeking talented artists, cartoon- Daniel J. Burns, Chief Business Manager ists, salespersons, distributors, and writers in the Toledo City School District following geographic areas: Grand Rapids, Lan- Thurgood Marshall Building, Room 114 sing, Saginaw, Flint, Pontiac, Battle Creek, 420 East Manhattan Boulevard Kalamazoo, Holland, Monroe, Adrian, Columbus, Toledo, OH 43608. and Cleveland. Responding firms will be evaluated and ranked in order of their qualifications. As part of this evaluation, the The successful candidates will be aggressive, Board of Education and District officials may hold interviews for individual firms. The Board and District officials energetic, and knowledgeable about Latino cul- expect to enter into contract negotiations with the firm or firms ranked most qualified to perform the services tures, business, and sales. Bilingual as to English/ needed. Due to the size and scope of the Project and the professional design services required, the Board Spanish preferred. Must have valid driver’s license reserves the right to select one firm or more than one firm to provide services for the Project or portions thereof and insurance. in any manner the Board deems appropriate.

Send résumé or cv to: The preliminary Project description is as follows: La Prensa Attn: Rico Location: Locations are available from room 114 of the Thurgood Marshall Administration Building. 616 Adams Street Toledo OH 43604 Description: Provide architectural, civil, structure mechanical, electrical and landscape design and engineering services for the Project utilizing plans and materials in compliance with standards established by or fax to 1-309-214-4165 the Ohio School Design Manual.

or email to [email protected] Total Budget: For the Project including studies, design and construction is approximately $100 million.

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Dominick Flores [left] with his mother Lisa Canales Flores, Toledo City Council president Louis Escobar, and Dominick’s brother Stephen Flores , who is holding the Toledo City Council’s resolution for the July 13th Latino Scholarship Day with the Toledo Mud Hens, sponsored by Last Saturday, July 26, Maricela López and Oriana Rebecca Orozco celebrated their quinceañeras. In the photo on SAO, La Prensa, and Camino Real. Ms. Canales Flores the right, Oriana is with her parents Sara and Rubén Orozco. To the left, Maricela is with her escort, Xavier Graciani. threw the first pitch and is running for re-election to the Oriana is a sophomore at Whitmer HS in Toledo and Maricela is a sophomore at Springfield High School in Holland. Washington Township School Board of Education.

Soccer players and fans enjoy tacos from Janie’s Taco Express every Sunday at Schneider Soccer Complex in south Toledo, from 10:00AM until 6:00PM.

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