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Zelarayán anota 2; Crew arrolla a Sounders y los destrona COLUMBUS, Ohio, 13 XII 20 (AP): El técnico Caleb Porter imploró a sus pupilos que salieran a buscar la victoria, sin importar el impacto del coronavirus sobre la alineación. Encabezados por Lucas Zelarayán, los jugadores del Crew respondieron. Y en el año de la pandemia y del 25to aniversario de la MLS, una de las franquicias fundadoras se alzó con el www.columbuscrewsc.com cetro. Zelarayán abrió el partido: No me importa lo que Seattle buscaba ser apenas los 25 minutos, con un pase marcador a la mitad del se haya hecho en el pasado, el cuarto equipo en ganar perfecto de Harrison Afful. El primer tiempo y dejó todo se decide hoy”. títulos consecutivos en la jugador de Córdoba se colocó resuelto el cotejo a los 82, El “Chino” Zelarayán, historia de la liga. El último inteligentemente detrás del para que el Crew de Colum- surgido de Belgrano y quien conjunto que logró la proeza zaguero Alex Roldán y remató bus se coronara por segunda militaba en Tigres de México fue el Galaxy de Los Ángeles de zurda y de volea para vencer vez en la historia en la MLS, antes de llegar a la MLS, se en 2011-12. al arquero Stefan Frei. tras arrollar el sábado 3-0 a terminó consolidando como Los Sounders disputaron Seis minutos más adelante, los Sounders de Seattle, que el fichaje del año en la MLS. su cuarta final en cinco años. Zelarayán mostró de nuevo su quedaron destronados. Tras firmar el contrato más Para Columbus, fue en cambio astucia. Un rebote en la defensa “Pienso que jugoso en la historia del Crew, su primera presentación en un le dejó el balón disponible aprovechamos los Zelarayán fue el mejor duelo por el título desde 2015, para bajarlo con el pecho fuera momentos adecuados del jugador sobre la cancha en cuando cayó ante los Timbers del área. Pero en vez de partido”, recalcó el volante una noche en que su equipo de Portland, dirigido entonces disparar, hizo un amague y ofensivo. “Tratamos de ser estaba diezmado. por Caleb Porter, quien es sirvió para Etienne, quien fuertes siempre que tuvimos “Este chico es ahora el técnico de Colum- estaba en el otro extremo del el balón y capitalizamos cada maravilloso”, valoró Porter. bus. área y definió con facilidad. oportunidad que tuvimos”. “Creo que no dio un solo paso Hace unos cuantos años, el En momentos en que Se- Derrick Etienne Jr. marcó equivocado hoy durante 90 Crew estuvo a punto de attle se desbordaba hacia también en el primer tiempo minutos. Siempre tuvo el mudarse de ciudad. Los delante en busca de revivir en por los locales. Seattle balón, se buscó el espacio para esfuerzos por lograr que el encuentro, Zelarayán ejerció una presión sí mismo”. siguiera en Columbus mostró nervios de acero al asfixiante que el Crew supo Columbus careció de los resultaron exitosos y, ahora, recibir un servicio en diago- resistir, antes de que el mediocampistas Darlington los aficionados locales tienen nal retrasada en el balcón del segundo tanto del argentino Nagbe y Pedro Santos, un campeonato que celebrar. área. Se dio tiempo de Zelarayán disipara quienes dieron positivo de La pérdida de Nagbe y acomodarse el balón y logró cualquier suspenso. coronavirus esta semana. Santos acaparó los titulares en un golazo, con un tiro de zurda “No íbamos a permitir Pese a las ausencias, el Crew la antesala del encuentro. El al ángulo. que el pasado determinara el fue claramente superior, y Crew no había jugado ningún Se convirtió en el tercer hoy”, dijo Porter. “Éste tenía Zelarayán lo condujo a la cotejo de la campaña sin esos jugador en la historia con dos que ser nuestro año y nuestro victoria. Columbus se había centrocampistas. goles en una final de la MLS. día. El trofeo era nuestro. Ése coronado únicamente en Zelarayán dejó claro que El último había sido Alecko fue mi mensaje antes del 2008. no había problema. Anotó a Eskandarian en 2004. DETROIT/GRAND RAPIDS/ANN ARBOR SALES: 419-870-2797 • 313-729-4435 Since 1989! www. l a p r ensa1.com FREE! TOLEDO: TINTA CON SABOR DETROIT CLEVELAND • LORAIN Ohio & Michigan’s Oldest & Largest Latino Weekly

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18 de diciembre, 2020 Weekly/Semanal 16 páginas Vol. 68, No. 14 LA ERA DE COVID - 19 • GO VIRTUAL! Invitan a la charla virtual “Transformación Complicita: Salud Emocional y Felicidad Familiar durante la pandemia” Por: Isabel Flores, corresponsal La Prensa DETROIT, 16 XII 20: El de 20 páginas y los todas las Centro Cultural Hispano preguntas fueron respondidas. invita a la charla virtual que Ahí se dieron cuenta que todos impartirá la Dra. Roxana habían tenido varios traumas Duntley-Matos de desarrollo en la niñez como “Transformación la separación, divorcio de los Complicita: Salud padres, la negligencia y el Emocional y Felicidad Fa- abuso emocional. miliar durante la pandemia”, Cada persona tiene un la cual se llevará a cabo este trasfondo educativo diferente, domingo 20 de diciembre a no todos somos iguales. Los las 10:00am por facebook niños necesitan amor de sus livepadres y muchas veces no están @CentroCulturalHispanoMI. presentes por algún vicio o La Dra. Roxanna porque están trabajando todo Duntley-Matos dijo que du- el tiempo, es en donde empieza rante la pandemia los seres la desconfianza y eso modela humanos estamos haciendo a los niños, ellos se sienten lo que es beneficioso para solos, no tienen una relación nosotros que es conectarnos para poder desarrollarse como de forma creativa rompiendo seres humanos. fronteras, estereotipos y De acuerdo con el Dr. Rober formas de pensar estáticas Ortega, los cuatro pilares de que habíamos dado por sanación y resiliencia, son: La sentado. seguridad, el apoyo, la “Hemos demostrado que confianza y la esperanza. “Eso las cosas que creíamos de es todo lo que necesitamos sentido común, no lo son, para sacar adelante a nuestra hemos roto las brechas para familia”, destacó Duntley- crear uniones nuevas a pesar Matos. “Todos los traumas que de la situación social, se viven en la niñez cuales ayudan a reducir el cor- necesario sentirnos validados, política y económica tan llevan a enfermedades tisol. Es por ello que que tenemos un lugar especial difícil que hemos estado crónicas de edad temprana actualmente imparto terapias y estamos conectados a otros pasando como mundo. Nos como ansiedad, depresión, en línea con ayuda del ukelele seres que nos aprecian; hemos dado cuenta que las demencia, artritis reumatoide, en la Academia de las Américas mientras más traumas más se jerarquías que habíamos problemas cardiacos, en Detroit”. necesita eso. La música nos visto como naturales, no son problemas de sueño, diabetes, La Dra. Roxanna y el une y la cultura nos fortalece”, más que una construcción etc. Cuando nos estamos Conjunto Eco-Humanitario añadió. social”. desarrollando como niños Sin Fronteras presentaron el Finalmente, hay que Por primera vez todo el aprendemos a interpretar Programa Integral/Cultural de destacar que la charla que se mundo está experimentando nuestro mundo como algo Sistemas Informados por llevará a cabo virtualmente este un cumulo de sentimientos seguro, violento o inestable, Trauma y Enfocados en el domingo 20 de diciembre es que van de la felicidad a la dependiendo de eso nos Empoderamiento a las familias parte de un programa de salud ansiedad. “Ya no son acoplamos emocionalmente de la Academia de las Américas. emocional que comenzará a sentimientos propios de una para ver cómo vamos a vivir el La teoría que propone la impartirse en el Centro Cul- persona vulnerable o migrante día a día. Orgánicamente el Dra. Roxanna es la tural Hispano con el objetivo de una etnia poco representada trauma se pasa genéticamente. Transformación Complicita de recaudar fondos para la que sufre de discriminación, “La manifestación de que se basa en una reflexión construcción de una cancha ahora es general. algunos genes sobre otros crítica la cual no solo ayuda a del Centro, el desarrollo de Todos estamos tratando ocurren cuando tenemos adaptarse a la sociedad, sino a actividades musicales y de ver cómo nos adaptamos nuestro cuerpo lleno de corti- ser agentes de cambio para ir culturales para apoyar la salud a la nueva realidad, incluso sol, una hormona muy positiva impactando de una forma más emocional de las comunidades las academias se están que nos defiende del peligro humana y transformar las y apoyar la iniciativa del fondo desconstruyendo para pero nosotros no podemos estar instituciones. Dicha para evitar el abuso y la entender el aprendizaje de defendiéndonos del peligro 24 transformación es parte de un negligencia de los niños latinx, una manera que no se podía horas, estamos viviendo en una paradigma tripartita (la los fundadores en orden entender antes. La educación tensión constante y eso nos Transformación Complicita, la alfabético de este último ha tomado un centro en puede provocar un paro Humildad Cultural con los proyecto, son: Director, mae- nuestras vidas, ya que la gente cardiaco”. Cuatro Pilares de Sanación y stros y familias de la Academia está buscando formas de Duntley-Matos comenta Resiliencia, y los Tres Niveles de las Américas, el Sr. Nicho- educarse. Estamos que nuestros cerebros son de Empoderamiento). El las Brown, las familias del rompiendo con la patología mono plásticos, cambiamos, empoderamiento es un trabajo Conjunto Eco-Humanitario educativa tradicional”, interactuamos y nos que ha realizado la Dra. Sin Fronteras de Detroit y Flint, agregó la especialista en relacionamos constantemente Lorraine Gutiérrez. la Ex-Presidenta de la educación con justicia so- con la gente. “La naturaleza y El deseo de la entrevistada Organización de Trabajadores cial. el organismo interactúan es normalizar el hecho de que Sociales de MI (OLASW), la La entrevistada citó un continuamente, por eso para todas las personas necesitan Dra. Roxanna I. Duntley- estudio de Sistemas curar un trauma tenemos que apoyo emocional y la Matos, la Directora Ejecutiva Informados por Traumas que ejercitar el cerebro y una de las pandemia lo ha hecho de cierta del MI Children’s Trust Fund, se realizó a principios de los intervenciones más poderosas manera. Esto es importante para Ms. Suzanne Greenberg de la años 90 que ahora mismo es la música. Cuando tocamos ayudar a las familias a estar Escuela de Trabajo Social de la está consultando el algún instrumento se fortalece bien y sanar traumas con amor, Universidad de Michigan, Events may be postponed or gobierno: Se analizó a el puente que une los dos paciencia, habilidad de Decana Asociada la Dra. pacientes norteamericanos hemisferios del cerebro y de perdonar, habilidad de ser Lorraine M. Gutiérrez y Om- cancelled due to COVID-19. jóvenes de clase media que esa manera es más fácil agradecido, de disculparse y el budsman y Profesor Asociado estaban sufriendo de compartir las funciones de los más importante la habilidad de el Dr. Robert M. Ortega, con el Call ahead to see if your enfermedades crónicas dos hemisferios. Al tocar tener un espacio para que se apoyo de la Decana de la event is happening. mortales en ese entonces. Se música se liberan dos hormonas escuchen nuestras voces y se Escuela de Trabajo Social, la realizaron encuestas de más la dopamina y la oxitocina, las respondan a ellas. “Es Dra. Lynn Videka. Página 2 La Prensa December 18, 2020 LA PRENSA SALES: CLEVELAND/LORAIN 216-688-9045 • TOLEDO 419-870-2797 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 18 de diciembre de 2020 La Prensa Page 3 Cuba inicia unificación monetaria el 1 de enero CONCACAF creará Liga de Por ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press Naciones en rama femenina LA HABANA, 10 XII generar la decisión en un en nuestra economía. Sin monetaria comenzó en- 20 (AP): Cuba utilizará país como Cuba y su fuerte embargo, favorecerá la tre 1993 y 1994, como MIAMI, 10 XII 20 La FIFA no ha únicamente el peso política estatal. creación de las “una de las medidas en el (AP): La CONCACAF anunciado cuántos cubano como medio de La medida llega en el condiciones necesarias país para afrontar la cri- anunció el jueves la equipos por región se pago a partir del 1 de marco de una importante para avanzar de manera sis económica” que creación de la Liga de clasificarán al enero, informaron el crisis económica derivada más sólida”, agregó el siguió a la caída de la Naciones en la rama Mundial, ampliado a jueves las autoridades, de una economía presidente. Unión Soviética —prin- femenina, que servirá 24 selecciones y que una decisión que implica improductiva y castigada A la fecha, circulan en cipal aliada de la isla— como eliminatoria para se llevará a cabo en la unificación monetaria por las sanciones Cuba el peso convertible explicó el economista el Mundial de 2023, y Australia y Nueva luego de más de 25 años impuestas por Estados o CUC —oficialmente en Armando Nova en un en la que Estados Zelanda del 10 de julio de circulación de dos Unidos —luego de que el paridad con el dólar— y artículo publicado en el Unidos y Canadá al 20 de agosto. monedas nacionales. presidente Donald Trump el peso cubano, cuyo portal oficial avanzarán Según la El presidente Miguel buscara explícitamente cambio es de 24 por un Cubadebate. directamente a la ronda CONCACAF, si más Díaz-Canel dio a conocer asfixiar las finanzas de la CUC. La existencia de dos final, prevista para julio de 30 equipos del área la medida en un enlace isla— y la paralización El peso cubano — monedas de circulación de 2022. entran en la Liga de en cadena nacional de relacionada con la única moneda a partir de legal suele imposibilitar radio y televisión, en el pandemia de coronavirus. enero _ es el que recibe las cuentas nacionales del De acuerdo con el Naciones, podría que estuvo acompañado “Reiteramos la principalmente la país, al tiempo que órgano rector del fútbol disputarse una ronda del primer secretario del trascendencia e población como salario, muchas personas en la en América del Norte, preliminar que poderoso Partido importancia de esta tarea, mismo que utiliza para el isla ven cómo sus salarios Central y el Caribe, definiría los grupos. Comunista de Cuba y que pondrá al país en pago de alimentos y en pesos cubanos pierden Estados Unidos, La Liga de también ex gobernante, mejores condiciones para servicios domésticos poder adquisitivo debido vigente monarca Naciones de 2023-24 Raúl Castro. llevar a cabo las como luz o gas. Sin em- a que algunos de los mundial, se unirá en la otorgará los dos El peso cubano tendrá transformaciones que bargo, en algunas tiendas productos se tasan en última ronda a Canadá pasajes para la un cambio de 24 por cada demanda la actualización donde se ofertan CUC, por lo que deben y a los ganadores de CONCACAF en el dólar, indicó Díaz-Canel. de nuestro modelo productos de primera cambiar parte de sus cada uno de los seis certamen olímpico de A pesar de que desde económico y social sobre necesidad o aseo el pago ingresos a esta moneda. grupos de la Liga de fútbol de mujeres en hace varios años el la base de garantizar a es con CUC. Los expertos y los Naciones. Para la fase París. La última ronda gobierno había todos los cubanos la Agobiado por la falta funcionarios final, las selecciones se de la Liga de Naciones de liquidez, el gobierno reconocieron los reconocido las mayor igualdad de dividirán en dos incluirá tres grupos de dificultades de tener dos oportunidades, derechos y abrió recientemente otros perjuicios de la doble grupos, de cuatro cuatro integrantes, monedas y distintos tipos justicia social”, expresó comercios en los que se circulación monetaria y integrantes cada uno, incluidos cuatro de cambio, no había Díaz-Canel. acepta el pago con dólares. los diversos tipos de llevado a cabo una “Ya se ha expresado Las autoridades dijeron cambio, pero también cuyos encuentros se invitados de otras reorganización debido al que la tarea de que estos permanecerán advirtieron que una realizarán en una sede. confederaciones, y los impacto negativo _ como ordenamiento no incluso después de que se unificación apresurada Tras enfrentarse dos primeros de cada una posible inflación, constituye por sí misma la unifiquen las monedas podría ocasionar un todos contra todos en grupo avanzarán junto entre otros _ que, según solución mágica a todos nacionales. descontrol y empeorar la cada grupo, el líder de con los dos mejores los expertos, podría los problemas presentes La doble circulación crisis económica. éste avanzará. terceros lugares. Página 4 La Prensa—Michigan December 18, 2020 Michigan expects 257,000 COVID-19 vaccine Ohio governor extends overnight curfew doses initially By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS and JOHN SEEWER, Associated Press By DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press COLUMBUS, Dec. washing hands, LANSING, Dec. 10, State officials hope 10, 2020 (AP): Ohio’s wearing masks, 2020 (AP): Michigan to distribute vaccines overnight curfew will be keeping celebra- expects to receive about to the general public extended into the new tions small, limiting 257,000 doses of by late spring once year, Gov. Mike DeWine travel and not eating COVID-19 vaccines ini- production ramps announced Thursday as or drinking with tially if the federal gov- up. he urged residents to do non-household ernment authorizes them Whitmer, whose everything possible to members. for emergency use this health department protect themselves and Even during the month, enough to im- has prohibited indoor others from the pandemic, people munize roughly restaurant dining and coronavirus during the are still having heart Christmas season. attacks, strokes and 128,000 residents, a top closed various enter- Governor Gretchen Whitmer doctor said Thursday. tainment venues to The curfew first en- getting in car acci- Gov. Mike DeWine The priority remains limit the spread of the vi- 12 local health depart- acted last month will con- dents, said certified frontline health care rus, announced that those ments have ultra-cold tinue to run from 10 p.m. nurse practitioner workers and people liv- businesses can postpone by freezers to store Pfizer’s until 5 a.m. until Jan. 2, Jennifer Duncan, who county health commis- ing and working in long- a month their monthly sales, vaccine, she said. The 2021 the governor said. urged people to celebrate sioner Donna Skoda. The term care facilities such use and tax withholding state is finalizing a con- The curfew restricts Christmas at home only county is now averaging as nursing homes, said payments that are due Dec. tract for dry ice so facili- movement outside with immediate family 4.5 deaths per day over Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, 20. They will face no pen- ties without ultra-cold homes but allows mul- members. the past week. the state’s chief medical alties or interest. storage capabilities can tiple exceptions for work, “If our emergency “In October, we had executive. She will serve The vaccine panel will store it. grocery shopping, medi- rooms are overwhelmed days go by where we on a commission, cre- have at least 50 members. Michigan’s COVID- cal emergencies and other with COVID-19 patients, didn’t have anybody die. ated by Gov. Gretchen Chairs include Khaldun, 19 trends, meanwhile, trips. Some epidemiolo- it makes it harder for them Not now. Now it’s fairly Whitmer, to raise aware- Detroit Pistons star Blake are mixed. gists have questioned its to take care of you or a regular,” Skoda said. ness on the safety and Griffin, health experts such Hospitalizations effectiveness. loved one if you present to Akron’s City Council effectiveness of as Dr. Mona Hanna- have dropped in six of “We simply cannot af- an emergency room with a last month adopted a rule coronavirus vaccines Atisha—who helped un- the state’s eight health ford—on the very eve of different type of emer- limiting guests at private that get the green light. cover the Flint water cri- care regions in the past a safe and effective vac- gency,” said Duncan, who gatherings to six people A U.S. government sis—Democratic Lt. Gov. week, Khaldun said. cination—to further over- practices at Adena Family from outside the home, advisory panel later Garlin Gilchrist and Repub- The statewide case rate whelm our hospitals and Medicine and Pediatrics in and county health offi- Thursday endorsed lican former Lt. Gov. Brian has declined for nearly healthcare providers with Jackson County in south- cials this week recom- mass use of Pfizer’s vac- Calley. three weeks. The posi- a holiday tsunami,“ eastern Ohio. mended that schools stop cine. A final decision “It’ll be uniquely tivity rate, 14%, “has DeWine said, calling Ohio’s seven-day roll- competing in sports and and the first shots could equipped to help reinforce not changed signifi- these next few weeks “an ing average of daily new consider holding only vir- follow within days. Later the importance that we all cantly” in recent weeks inherently dangerous cases has risen over the tual classes. this month, the Food and get vaccinated,” Whitmer and “is still quite high,” time.” past two weeks from 9,131 But the county’s hos- Drug Administration is said. she said. Ohio is set to receive new cases per day on Nov. pitals remain stretched to expected to pass judg- Lynn Sutfin, spokes- Deaths, which lag in- its first supplies of vacci- 25 to 11,741 new cases capacity and there isn’t ment on another vac- woman for the state De- fections, average 123 a nation on Tuesday. per day on Dec. 9, accord- enough testing for people cine, developed by partment of Health and day, up from 85 two Holiday religious ser- ing to an Associated Press who are asymptomatic, Moderna and the Na- Human Services, said that weeks ago, according to vices such as Roman analysis of data provided Skoda said. tional Institutes of within two weeks of vac- The COVID Tracking Catholic midnight Mass by The COVID Tracking It’s doubtful there will Health. cines being shipped to Project. would not be affected by Project. be any new countywide The federal govern- Michigan, all hospitals and Whitmer, a Democrat, the curfew, the governor The state’s seven-day mandates, because ment estimates Michi- health departments will re- and the Republican-led said. Upcoming games by rolling average of daily they’ve seen that those gan will get approxi- ceive a shipment. Priority Legislature are negotiat- the Cincinnati Bengals, deaths has risen over the only work as statewide mately 84,000 doses will go to paramedics and ing over her call for $100 Cleveland Browns, Co- past two weeks from 64 orders, she said. from Pfizer and 173,000 health staff who work on million in state spending lumbus Crew and the Cin- deaths per day on Nov. 25 Her office found that doses from Moderna in general hospital floors and to help unemployed cinnati Bearcats football to 74 deaths per day on when Akron put limits on their first shipments, in intensive care units and workers and small busi- team are also exempted, Dec. 9, the analysis found. private gatherings, people Khaldun said. Both vac- emergency rooms. nesses struggling in the but DeWine asked fans to Summit County in simply moved their fam- cines require two shots. Forty-eight hospitals and pandemic. limit watch parties to their northeastern Ohio, which ily gatherings and parties own households. includes Akron, recorded outside the city, she said. During DeWine’s 130 of its 420 deaths from “Its almost like the Thursday briefing, he in- the virus in the roughly more you mandate, the vited 12 medical experts four weeks since early more resistance you get,” from around Ohio to November and that total Skoda said. highlight protective steps could be higher because Seewer reported from people can take, from of paperwork delays, said Toledo. 18 de diciembre, 2020 La Prensa—Ohio Page 5 Center of Hope Partners Health Department for Mask Up Toledo Campaign Dec. 11, 2020: The Americans will die Center of Hope Family from the disease by Services, in collaboration April 2021. with key partners such The impacts of the as the Toledo-Lucas disease could have County Health Depart- been prevented ac- ment, recently an- cording to the CDC nounced “Mask Up To- and many infectious ledo” project, which em- disease experts – by phasizes the preventive wearing masks, wash- measures that need to be ing hands, avoiding a part of everyone’s daily crowds when possible life. and keeping a social The grant to fund the distance when avoid- Maríanna Cortez, age 12-yrs old, student of Christ the project is from the City ing crowded situations King school, placed 1st with her art work last year against of Toledo Department of is not possible. all the Catholic Schools in Ohio, grades 4th thru 8th for Neighborhoods, and the There is a resistance ‘keeping Christ in Christmas.’ Her picture is being shown goal is to reduce the by members of the general cerns is the fact that a lack on a Giant Billboard the whole month of December along spread of the virus public to those simple of testing leaves so many Anthony Wayne Trail near the Toledo Zoo. Maríanna is among the city’s youth health care acts – a result of people in the dark about on Honors and Principals list at her school. She also is on and minority popula- poor leadership and an ex- the extent of the virus a Travel Volley team and softball and basketball teams tions. tensive skepticism about among the populace. Get- throughout the year. Her proud parents are Jesse and Tracee Perryman, any information given out ting accurate information by media, elected officials to the community is a criti- Adrianna Cortez also her little brother Marcelino (Lino) PhD, CEO of the Center of Hope Family Ser- or experts. cal component in the battle is proud of her as well. Maríanna is gifted in so many ways. Story written by her vices, has launched into In spite of the over- to check the spread of the Proud Grandmother (Gi Gi) Gina Casiano Durán. action to bring the Mask whelming numbers of those coronavirus and to eradi- Up Toledo program to who have fallen ill, there cating it in the future as the public for a number are two issues of concern. vaccines become avail- of reasons. Her father, First, so many young able. Rev. Donald Perryman, people, as Perryman notes, The Mask Up has started pastor of Center of Hope fall into that category of broadcasting as a public Baptist Church con- being skeptics about offi- service announcement tracted the coronavirus cial information and ad- featuring a music video in in February, but it went vice. which Perryman, an ac- undiagnosed at the time. “Young people don’t complished singer/ According to an esti- understand that they may songwriter, tells listeners mate by the Centers for pass it on to older ones” that “if your life matters to Disease Control (CDC), says Perryman. you, wear the mask for me by the day after Christ- Secondly, it has now because it can save you.” mas, December 26, been estimated by the Na- Content is being featured more than 329,000 US- tional Center for Health in a number of places such Americans will have Statistics that Latinos and as YouTube, the Health died from the COVID- African Americans are 2.8 Department’s website, the 19 pandemic. The num- times more likely to con- Center of Hope’s website, bers are staggering and tract virus than are those in network television stations, disturbing: The Institute the white community and through paid advertising for Health Metrics and almost twice as likely to die and “every platform pos- Evaluation projects that from COVID-19. sible until the message has over 538,893 US- Underlying these con- traction,” says Perryman.

The Great Art Escape returns to the Toledo Museum of Art Celebrate the season ing illuminated the hunt will be with a diverse array of ornamental flow- entered into a activities and events dur- ers called Astro raffle to win a $25 ing the Great Art Escape, Botanicals. TMA gift card; which returns to the To- These large- guides will be ledo Museum of Art scale, color-changing available at the Informa- (TMA) Dec. 26–27, 2020 sculptures are designed by tion Desks. and Dec. 30–Jan. 3, 2021. California-based fabric art- The Great Art Escape is The Great Art Escape is ist Stan Clark. This free, also visitors’ last opportu- sponsored by Taylor outdoor experience will nity to view both Yayoi Cadillac. take place during Museum Kusama: Fireflies on the “Given current cir- hours from Saturday, Dec. Water and The Path to cumstances, the Toledo 26 through Saturday, Jan. Paradise: Judith Museum of Art staff 2, 2021 and is weather per- Schaechter’s Stained- reimagined what this mitting. Glass Art. Both exhibitions year’s Great Art Escape Circle, TMA’s affinity close Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. festivities could look group dedicated to inclu- For a complete list of cur- like,” said Maria Iafelice, sive and innovative pro- rent and upcoming exhi- the Museum’s youth and gramming that engages bitions, visit the Museum family programs man- new audiences, has cre- website at ager. “We’re excited to ated a one-of-a-kind gal- toledomuseum.org/art/ex- be able to offer visitors a lery hunt inspired by art hibitions. combination of onsite and reflection. The guide Admission to the To- and online experiences is filled with ideas and ac- ledo Museum of Art is free. as part this annual, win- tivities to see as you ex- Parking is also free for ter tradition.” plore the Museum and cre- Museum members and $8 New to this year’s ac- ate your own resolution or for nonmembers. For more tivities is an outdoor goals for the year ahead. information, visit “glowing garden” featur- Participants who complete toledomuseum.org. Visit us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/laprensa1 LA PRENSA SALES: TOLEDO 419-870-2797 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 Page 6 La Prensa December 18, 2020 ProMedica provides updates on Toledo Community Investment OBITUARIES TOLEDO: In No- our community JULIO M. LOSOYA vember, 2020, to create op- Julio M. Lozoya, 87, of Martin, OH, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at St. ProMedica [a mission- portunities and Charles Mercy Hospital, Oregon, OH. He was born on April 12, based, not-for-profit support ongo- 1933 in San Benito, TX to the late Alfredo and Manuela (née health and well-being ing economic Miranda) Lozoya. On June 1, 1955, Julio married Rosa L. Carver, organization] an- development.” she passed away October 16, 2004. nd nounced two updates “This gift to Julio was a US Army Veteran having served in the 82 Airborne out of Fort Bragg, NC. He worked for Daimler-Chrysler Toledo regarding its ongoing the commu- Machining Plant for almost 40 years. He was always happy and commitment to invest- nity, through joking around. He loved Tejano music and was a true family man. ing in the communities the Metroparks He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. it serves. The updates Toledo Foun- Julio is survived by his children Ruth Yvonne Petrocco, Manuela involve community dation, will Lozoya, Anita Lozoya, and José J Lozoya; many grandchildren and projects in Toledo, help great-grandchildren; brothers Pedro Lozoya, Rosario Lozoya; sisters Lupe Ramos and Grace Lozoya. Ohio, where the na- Metroparks He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters Juanita Garza, Olga Lozoya, and tional organization is keep its prom- brother José Lozoya. headquartered. ise to leverage Visitation for Julio will be 2-4 and 6-8, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the The first update in- the taxpayers’ Randy Oostra Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 West Street, Genoa, Ohio, 43430. volves a gift ProMedica investment Services will be private and burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, Perrysburg. recently committed to and transform our wa- nity, with glass having Face masks will be required and social distancing observed. Julio’s family would like to thank everyone for their prayers during this difficult time. Those wishing to express their Metroparks Toledo to terfront into the show- long been part of our sympathy to the family can leave an online condolence at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com help support the Glass piece of our region,” industry, art and archi- SOURCE: www.walkerfuneralhomes.com City Metropark & said Joe Napoli, presi- tecture. As we eventu- Riverwalk develop- dent of the Foundation. ally move beyond the LARRY MARTIN ment. ProMedica “Having ProMedica as pandemic, we look for- Larry Martin Sr., age 92, of Toledo, OH, passed away peacefully at home on December agreed to donate $10 a lead partner in this ward to our community 9, 2020. Larry was born to Apolonio Andres and Rosalia (née Salmon) Martínez in Seguin, million to the project philanthropic effort Texas on February 13, 1928. He was an accomplished musician playing accordion in his being able to promote a band, Larry Martin and the Happy Boys. He loved Tejano music. over the next six years. makes a strong state- thoughtfully redevel- Larry was a fan of the Price is Right tv quiz show and was able to attend two live The gift will help create ment about the value of oped convention and productions. He worked at the Toledo Jeep for 48 years until his retirement and was a a well-designed public Riverwalk to our com- event center with a member of UAW Local 12. green space with a range munity.” name that evokes pride Larry is survived by his children Carmen Martin, Rosemary Flores, Larry Martin Jr., of activities in the city’s “Randy Oostra’s vi- locally and sparks in- Arlene Ruiz, Betty Anzaldua, Helen (Paul) Hawkenson, Robert Martin, Jerry L. Martin, core where people can sion and ProMedica’s terest nationally.” Mary Lou (David) Castilleja, Joan Martin, Harry Martin, Anthony (Julia) Martin, Sandy Martin, and Daniel (Tina) Martinez; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and connect, recreate, ex- leadership in creating “We are grateful to great great-grandchildren. ercise, relax, discover, the Downtown Master ProMedica for being our He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Carmen, in 2009; son, Frank learn, and experience Plan and their partner- naming rights partner Martin; son-in-laws Edward Flores, Louis Ruiz, and Abelardo Anzaldua; and grandson the health benefits of ship with Metroparks to for the convention cen- Anthony Julian Martin. A private burial followed at Restlawn Memorial Park. nature. acquire the Marina Dis- ter as we begin a new SOURCE: www.freckchapel.com The park project is trict got us to where we era to attract high-cali- PETE SIFUENTES also expected to ben- are today,” said Scott ber events and attrac- Pete Sifuentes, age 77, of Whitehouse, OH, passed away at home on December 7, 2020. efit the community by Savage, president of the tions to the region. The He was born to Francisco and Josefa (née García) Sifuentes on July 10, 1943. He was a attracting visitors, cre- Board of Park Commis- Glass City Convention graduate of Macomber High School in 1961 and then Pete served his country in the U.S. ating jobs, driving eco- sioners. “Today’s an- and Event Center will Marine Corp. He married the love of his life, Karen Endricks, in May, 1968 and together nomic growth, and con- nouncement is another play a key role in a re- they raised 2 children. serving and preserving significant contribution energized downtown Pete started his career working for the Ford Motor Company until he was hired as a Police Officer for the Toledo Police Department. Pete’s brothers from the Toledo Police its most important natu- to making the Toledo Toledo. We look for- department fondly referred to him as “Jesse.” After his retirement, he worked security for ral resources. region a healthier, more ward to a continued re- the Lucas County Courthouse, Whitmer High School, and the Maumee Municipal “With the need to so- vibrant place to live.” lationship with Courthouse. cially distance our- The second project for ProMedica and we are He was a member of the TPPA, American Legion Post #384 in Whitehouse, the selves much of this which there is an excited for this new Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Elks in Maumee, Latins United, and the Moose in year, many of us have update relates to partnership, new direc- Sylvania. Pete loved fishing, boating, basketball, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He enjoyed golfing with his brother Ray. developed an even ProMedica’s 2019 an- tion, and new name,” Pete is survived by his loving wife, Karen; daughter Staci (Leo) Espino; son Scott greater appreciation for nouncement about its said Tina Skeldon (Lacey) Sifuentes; grandchildren, Trae, Andrella, Leo III, Santos, and Alessandro; Metroparks Toledo and gift to help with the re- Wozniak, President of brothers José (Martha) and Mike Sifuentes; sister-in-law Debi (Ray) Sifuentes; as well as the role it plays in our development of the the Board of Lucas many other extended family members and friends. community,” said SeaGate Convention County Commission- He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Ray and Frank Sifuentes. Robin Whitney, Chief Centre. As an acknowl- ers. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the EMT Units that responded Strategic Planning and edgment of Pro- “During this national and the Lucas County Sheriff’s Department for their compassionate care, especially Sheriff John Tharp. Real Estate Officer, Medica’s early commit- public health crisis, we Due to the COVID – 19 pandemic, there will be no visitation or services. A Memorial ProMedica. ment to the project, the have learned the value Service will be held at a later date. “ProMedica has long Toledo-Lucas County that our residents place SOURCE: www.coylefuneralhome.com been aware of the health Convention and in the outdoor experi- and well-being benefits Visitor’s Bureau granted ence and their appre- LINDA VASQUEZ associated with outdoor ProMedica the exclusive ciation of our Linda B. “Lin” Vásquez, age 72, of Toledo, OH, passed away December 8, 2020 at home surrounded by loving family. She was born on August 25, 1948 to Nino Barron and activity and being in right to name the con- Metroparks. The Glass Sara Alvarado in Houston, Texas. nature. So, we are ex- vention center. The City Metropark and Lin worked as a medical assistant before retiring in 2013. She enjoyed playing Bingo, cited to join our com- name chosen by Riverwalk will create crocheting, reading, and second-hand shopping. Lin treasured time spent with her family, munity in supporting a ProMedica is the Glass new opportunities for especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her smile, spirit and world-class park project City Convention and our community to im- caring nature will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. that will bring the posi- Event Center. prove their health and Surviving are her loving husband of 44 years, Armando Vásquez; children Henry (Samantha) Martinez and Ismael (Janice) Vásquez; many grandchildren and great- tive physical and men- “We chose a name explore the outdoors - grandchildren; and siblings, Robert (Madonna) Arellano, Cathy (David) Medellin, and tal health benefits of that reflects our and it truly comple- John Barron. being outdoors to our community’s unique his- ments the new ballroom In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Jaso; and most urban setting. We tory, current accom- and renovated conven- two beautiful daughters, April Love Martínez and Leah Nicole Vásquez. expect this to be a truly plishments, and hope for tion center. We con- The family will receive guests on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 2 – 7:00 p.m. transformative project an even brighter future, gratulate the ProMedica at Newcomer Funeral Home – Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo, (419-473- 0300) with a Celebration of Life beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. (For the safety that revitalizes our wa- said Whitney. “The leadership for making of the Vásquez family and their guests, masks are required with social distancing). terfront, unites multiple ‘Glass City’ moniker is these incredible contri- The family would like to give a special thank you to all of the nurses and aides with neighborhoods from not original, but it em- butions to our commu- Hospice of Northwest Ohio for all their love, care, compassion and support given to Linda both sides of the river, phasizes a major point nity,” said Commis- and our family through this difficult time. and attracts others to of pride in our commu- sioner Gary L. Byers. SOURCE: Newcomer Funeral Home – Northwest Chapel. 18 de diciembre, 2020 La Prensa Page 7 LA PRENSA SALES: TOLEDO 419-870-2797 • LORAIN/CLEVELAND 216-688-9045 and 419-870-2797 Página 8 La Prensa December 18, 2020 LA PRENSA SALES: DETROIT/GRAND RAPIDS/ANN ARBOR 419-870-2797 or 313-729-4435 Página 8 La Prensa December 18, 2020 Comienza distribución de la vacuna Pfizer para COVID By MARTHA IRVINE y MORRY GASH, Associated Press PORTAGE, Michigan, 13 con hielo seco. Las vacunas capacidad de XII 20 (AP): Las primeras de fueron llevadas de la planta de almacenamiento adecuada, muchas ampolletas de la Pfizer en Portage, Michigan, al atienden a población de alto vacuna contra el COVID-19 aeropuerto internacional riesgo y tienen la capacidad empaquetadas a temperaturas Gerald R. Ford de Grand Rap- para vacunar rápidamente a bajo cero se dirigían el ids, de donde despegó el primer las personas. domingo a sitios de avión de carga d en un ambiente Los sondeos iniciales distribución en todo Estados “jubiloso”, según empleados revelaron que incluso Unidos, en un momento en del aeropuerto. algunos empleados de salud que el país se acerca a las “Es un día histórico”, dijo no quieren ser de los primeros 300.000 muertes por la Richard W. Smith, quien en vacunarse. El doctor Gra- pandemia. supervisa las operaciones de ham Snyder, quien dirige el La distribución de la vacuna FedEx Express para el grupo de trabajo de de Pfizer, la primera en ser continente americano. La vacunación en el enorme aprobada por la compañía entregará Centro Médico de la Administración de Alimentos aproximadamente 630 paquetes Universidad de Pensilvania, y Medicamentos (FDA por sus de la vacuna a sitios de estima que aproximadamente iniciales en inglés), distribución en todo el país. la mitad de sus empleados desencadena las labores de United Parcel Service también están dispuestos a ser vacunación más grandes en la transportará parte de las vacunas. vacunados en cuanto puedan. historia de Estados Unidos— Monitoreados con sensores Sin embargo, muchos una que los funcionarios de con GPS, se anticipa que los funcionarios de salud salud esperan que el público primeros envíos contengan anticipan que aumente el estadounidense acepte, incluso unas 3 millones de dosis, a lo entusiasmo. cuando algunos han expresado que seguirán muchas más. Los “Existe la idea de que escepticismo o preocupación funcionarios federales dicen quizás no tengan que tener inicial. Se prevé que que los primeros envíos de la tanto temor de venir a trabajar trabajadores de salud y vacuna de Pfizer serán si pueden ser vacunados y ser residentes de hogares de escalonados y llegarán a 145 inmunes”, dijo la doctora ancianos reciban la primera de centros de distribución el lunes, Sandra Kemmerly, directora dos dosis la próxima semana. 425 sitios adicionales recibirán médica de calidad El rápido traslado es clave envíos el martes y 66 restantes hospitalaria en el sistema de para la vacuna, el miércoles. La vacuna, salud Oschner, al que integran principalmente porque debe desarrollada conjuntamente 40 hospitales en Luisiana y almacenarse a temperaturas con su socio alemán BioNTech, Mississippi. Los empleados extremadamente bajas—70 se distribuye en función de la aprobados para la primera grados Celsius bajo cero (94 población adulta de cada ronda reciben textos y correos grados Fahrenheit bajo cero). estado, que después decide a electrónicos en donde les in- La mañana del domingo, quién se la administrarán dican que programen su trabajadores de Pfizer— primero. primera dosis, dijo. Se vestidos de amarillo En California, en donde los reservan suficientes vacunas fluorescente, cascos y empleados de salud estarán en- para que cada persona que guantes—no perdían tiempo tre los primeros en ser reciba la primera dosis pueda empaquetando las dosis. vacunados, los funcionarios de recibir la segunda unas Escanearon los paquetes y los salud estatales darán prioridad semanas después. colocaron en contenedores a los hospitales que tienen la Irvine reportó desde Chicago. 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El Centro de Servicios Sociales Upcoming Events December 2020 Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, las oficinas de El Centro están ofreciendo servicios por teléfono a la comunidad con una cantidad limitada de personal. Si necesitas servicios y necesita venir a la oficina, le recomendamos que llame primero a la oficina (440-277-8235) para recibir instrucciones del nuevo procedimiento para visitas. Los siguientes son servicios que aún estamos ofreciendo:

• Servicios de administración de dinero / representante del beneficiario para personas con enfermedades de salud mental severa y discapacidades físicas • Línea telefónica de información y de referidos en español 211 • Línea de navegación de salud mental y adicción (440-240-7025) • Interpretación médica y de salud mental (por teléfono) para agencias con contratos • Difundir información a la comunidad sobre COVID-19 • Distribución de Comida • Seminarios para compradores de vivienda por primera vez

Tutoría gratuita - 231Go! El programa colaborativo de escuelas intermedia de El Centro está ofreciendo tutoría y sesiones de ayuda con la tarea con cita previa. Contamos con tres tutores bilingües disponibles durante todo el año escolar. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Verónica González al 440-277-8235 Ext. 7014.

diciembre – Clases gratis de ciudadanía se llevarán a cabo los sábados por la plataforma electrónica llamada Zoom de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Estas clases son en colaboración con estudiantes del Colegio de Oberlin. Los participantes pueden unirse en cualquier momento durante el semestre. Las clases se completaron para este semestre, pero se reanudarán en enero. Para más información, llame al 440-277-8235 Ext. 7022.

diciembre - Clases gratuitas de inglés conversacional básicas se llevarán a cabo los sábados por la plataforma electrónica llamada Zoom. Estas clases son en colaboración con estudiantes del Colegio de Oberlin y están abiertas a personas de cualquier edad que quieran aprender inglés. Los participantes pueden unirse en cualquier momento durante el semestre. Las clases se completaron para este semestre, pero se reanudarán en enero. Para más información, llame al 440-277-8235 Ext. 7022.

De noviembre al 30 de diciembre: el Departamento de Construcción, Vivienda y Planificación de la ciudad de Lorain otorgó fondos para el alivio del coronavirus a El Centro para ayudar a los residentes de la ciudad de Lorain cuyo trabajo e ingresos se vieron afectados debido al COVID-19. Los residentes deberán demostrar que están atrasados en los pagos debido a la pandemia. Los requisitos son los siguientes: residente de la ciudad de Lorain; 18 años o más; una aplicación por hogar; prueba de pérdida de trabajo o reducción de horas; y documentación para alquiler o facturas de utilidades. Las solicitudes se recibirán de lunes a miércoles de 8:30 am a 5:00 pm en El Centro. Si está interesado, llame al 440-277-8235 para que le realicen una evaluación previa para ver si cumple con los requisitos de financiación. Para obtener información adicional sobre la financiación, comuníquese con Thelma Cruz o Maria Carrion al 440-277-8235 (promoción incluida).

17 de diciembre - La despensa móvil de alimentos “Drive Thru” de El Centro, en colaboración con Second Harvest Food Bank de North Central Ohio, se ha mudado al Oakwood Park. Los voluntarios colocarán los artículos en su baúl (asegúrese de tener su baúl vacío). La despensa de alimentos funcionará de 3:30 pm a 5:30 pm (NOTA - NUEVO CAMBIO DE HORA) o hasta que se acaben los alimentos. Los hogares elegibles por ingresos (por debajo del 200% del nivel de pobreza) reciben una caja de comida y varias bolsas de verduras frescas por orden de llegada: GRATIS. Se requiere identificación con foto y comprobante de residencia.

El calendario de cierre de oficinas de días feriados y vacaciones para El Centro es el siguiente:

• Desarrollo del personal/Celebración de Navidad - 11 de diciembre • Semana de Navidad (lunes 21 de diciembre a viernes 25 de diciembre) • Año nuevo: viernes 1 de enero de 2021 • Fiesta de los Reyes Magos: jueves y viernes 7 y 8 de enero de 2021

Próximos eventos:

Enero - La Orientación y las clases de Participación de los Padres/Padres Comprometidos serán virtuales en enero. Estas clases son en colaboración con Lorain County Community College y UnidosUS. Las clases serán todos los lunes de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. para una serie de 11 semanas y aprenderá cómo trabajar con sus escuelas para preparar a su hijo para la universidad y más allá. Los talleres se ofrecen en español y terminarán con una celebración familiar. Los padres pueden unirse en cualquier momento durante el período de 11 semanas. ¡Próximamente más información sobre fechas y horarios!

Cada año, El Centro organiza una comida navideña con Santa para las personas mayores en nuestro programa El Dorado y los niños seleccionados para el evento Giving Tree. Este año, sin embargo, debido a COVID-19, modificaremos los eventos y entregaremos o proporcionaremos comidas y obsequios llevándolas a los hogares de las personas mayores y los niños. Si desea donar para estos eventos, llame a El Centro al 440-277-8235.

For more information on any of these events please contact El Centro at 440-277-8235 2800 Pearl Avenue Lorain Ohio 44055 El Centro is a Hispanic-Latino non-profit advocacy organization whose mission is to enhance the socio-economic status of the greater Lorain County community by providing essential social, educational, cultural and community development services 18 de diciembre, 2020 La Prensa—NE OHIO Page 11 A Successful Year: Tri-C Fall Commencement ‘COVER or COVID’: Hispanic Roundtable, Celebrates 4,700+ Graduates Virtual ceremony honors academic achievement by the Class of 2020 others launch COVID-19 awareness campaign By La Prensa Staff CLEVELAND: sands of Cuyahoga Community people. CLEVELAND: As the be the solution. The College (Tri-C®) will cel- “This past first trucks loaded with roll-out of the vacci- ebrate the academic year has been coronavirus vaccine roll nation will be slow,” out of a Pfizer plant in said Dr. Schwartzman, achievements of more difficult and Michigan, health and who moved to Cleve- than 4,700 petitioning even over- medical officials in the land from Argentina graduates during a virtual whelming at Cleveland metro area are two decades ago. “For Fall Commencement cer- times,” attempting to reach out that reason, we have to emony at 6 p.m. Thurs- Johnson said. directly to the Latino com- continue preventive day, Dec. 17, 2020. “But the munity hoping to stem the health measures.” The online celebration graduates we tide of a high percentage “The first element will honor Tri-C’s Class will honor at commence- bachelor’s degree in po- of Latinos contracting is to educate the His- of 2020 from spring, sum- ment persevered through litical science. After that, COVID-19 at a rate much panic community on higher than the general the importance of Dr. Raúl Schwartzman mer and fall semesters. it all. They met every it’s on to law school. population. masking and social dis- The graduate total — challenge to reach their Classmates selected Research increasingly tancing. Thereafter, the swer that call with its which is near record highs goals. Their success is Caruso to share his inspi- shows that racial and eth- message will be on the grassroots-level cam- — reflects the ongoing something to celebrate.” rational story as student nic minorities are dispro- importance of taking the paign. impact of College pro- A link to the online speaker at the ceremony. portionately affected by vaccine,” said José The initiative has started grams and initiatives de- ceremony will be posted Read other stories from COVID-19 across the U.S. Feliciano, Sr., Hispanic with distributing some signed to keep students at tri-c.edu/commence- the Class of 2020 at tri- In particular, Latinos are Roundtable chairman and masks. Leaders are in the on the path to associate ment the day of the c.edu/commencement/ twice as likely to die from a native of Puerto Rico. process of raising funds to COVID-19 and hospital- Dr. Schwartzman stated degrees and certificates. sponsor a broader mask event. graduate-stories.html. ization rates among His- he has been seeing Latino distribution within the This year’s graduates The student com- The College will also panic or Latino people are patients who are confused, Northeast Ohio Hispanic stand out for their resil- mencement speaker award an Honorary Doc- about 4.7 times the rate of scared, and frustrated be- community. Their focus ience, Tri-C President will be Jason Caruso, tor of Humane Letters de- whites. cause of contradictory will be on agencies such Alex Johnson said. They who graduated with an gree to Carol Cartwright According to recent messages they are receiv- as the Spanish American achieved even as the Associate of Arts de- during the ceremony to data from the Centers for ing from political and gov- Committee, the Hispanic COVID-19 outbreak gree after summer ses- recognize her commit- Disease Control and Pre- ernment leaders. While senior center, churches, shattered the norms of sion. The 27-year-old ment to the community vention (CDC), several fac- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and organizations that day-to-day life. cancer survivor was and higher education. tors — underlying health preached caution from the serve Hispanic individu- conditions, dense living very beginning, President als and families—any- Rising coronavirus part of the College’s Cartwright’s 45-year conditions, employment in Donald Trump was much where there is built-in trust case counts continue to Honors Program and career has been distin- the service industry or as more cavalier about wear- to gain acceptance. be reported across North- earned multiple schol- guished by innovative an essential worker, ac- ing a mask and the valid- To that end, the cam- east Ohio. That’s why the arships. teaching, pioneering re- cess to health care and rac- ity of scientific informa- paign is meeting with College shifted com- The Lakewood resi- search and national lead- ism — contribute to the tion being forwarded by Cleveland’s three main mencement to a virtual dent has continued his ership. She served as impact of COVID-19 on public health experts. professional sports event instead of the tra- studies at Cleveland president of Kent State people of color. The education and out- teams—the Indians, ditional, in-person cer- State University, where University (1991-2006) According to the reach effort also have Browns, and Cavaliers— governor’s office, five some tough traditions to hoping to build a public emony that typically he is on pace to gradu- and Bowling Green State counties in the Cleveland overcome in the Latino awareness campaign. brings together thou- ate next spring with a University (2008-2011). metro area remain in the community—hugs, hand- Well-known Latino sports “purple” zone, the highest shakes and other close figures, from a bilingual risk COVID-19 designa- physical contact as signs announcer to athletes, tion in Ohio’s pandemic of affection. Health and would be asked to record IMMIGRATION PROBLEMS? tracking system, only add- medical officials must public service announce- ing to the sense of urgency. convince Hispanic fami- ments and make appear- All of the research and lies that their safety trumps ances. Masks bearing the statistics are reason to those traditions. In addi- logos of all three sports strongly encourage His- tion, many Latinos simply teams also are in the dis- panics to protect them- don’t have access or trust cussion stages. Cleveland selves from exposure to the medical community Cliffs, a family foundation, COVID-19. Medical con- after years of language and other donors are pro- ditions common in the barriers and a general lack viding early funding for Hispanic community— of cultural competence. the effort. diabetes, heart disease and Shared faith, family, and Each mask right now others—only put them cultural bonds also are bears the “COVER or more at risk of contracting common sources of social COVID” logo and comes coronavirus with debilitat- support, especially during with a bilingual brochure ing or even fatal outcomes. the pandemic when explaining the importance The effort is the brain- people’s emotional well- of wearing the mask, so- child of Dr. Raúl being is at risk from isola- cial distancing, and fre- Schwartzman, medical di- tion and loneliness because quent handwashing as pre- rector of cardiovascular of restrictions put in place ventive measures. medicine at the Cleveland to minimize risk. The CDC Dr. Schwartzman and Clinic, and is being sup- is actively calling for pro- professional colleagues at SVETLANA SCHREIBER ported by the Hispanic grams and practices that the Baylor University Roundtable. The educa- fit communities where ra- Medical Center hope to tional and outreach pro- cial and minority groups expand the awareness Preguntas o problemas de Inmigración gram is being dubbed live, learn, work, play, and campaign nationwide, fo- “COVER or COVID.” worship. “COVER or cusing on five major U.S. Hablamos español “The vaccination won’t COVID” is hoping to an- cities that contain 60 per- cent of the stateside His- panic population—New • Asylum • Visas • Business York, L.A., Miami, Chi- • Deportation • Family • Same Sex Marriage cago, and Houston. “We want people to come to us, work together and feel useful, be part of ¡Consulta Gratis! Free Consultation a solidarity movement,” said Dr. Schwartzman. “We are the ones who must ABOGADA SVETLANA SCHREIBER build the part of a world we want to live in. We 2510 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-621-7292 don’t need to wait for oth- www.immigration-greencards.com 1-866-553-4643 ers to do it for us.” People can find more information at For consideration of the Deferred DREAM www.coverorcovid.org or the group’s Instagram ac- Application, contact us today! count @cover_or_covid. Page 12 La Prensa December 18, 2020

Una Navidad con Juanes, Thalía, Camilo y Schajris Thalía Por BERENICE BAUTISTA, Associated Press CIUDAD DE cosas serias y más que nos frecuencia de 432 hertz, la plataforma de Manuelle, quien MÉXICO, 3 XII 20 (AP): tocan a todos en el alma en vez de los usuales 440, streaming recientemente Desde una cena con como ha sido esta situación así como versiones Cinepolis Klic y recibió una nueva Juanes hasta un concierto del COVID, y esta Navidad instrumentales de ambas servirá para nominación al por una buena causa y que hasta este momento es canciones. recaudar fondos Grammy por el múltiples estrenos de impredecible”, dijo Juanes. “Hay algunos locos en para la álbum “Memorias clásicos y nuevas “Esto ha sido un revolcón el mundo que están Fundación de Navidad”, canciones, Navidad llega para todos como sociedad, grabando música en 432 Comparte Vida, estrenará el 12 de con muchas ofertas de (hertz) porque dicen A.C., que apoya diciembre un es- entretenimiento. Aquí Juanes que esa frecuencia a niños de escasos José Feliciano celebra pecial en YouTube del algunas de ellas. es más ad hoc, más recursos con leucemia. el 50mo aniversario de su mismo título en el que JUANES, ANFI- digerible para el “Que podamos salvar clásico “Feliz Navidad” interpretará todas las TRION NAVIDEÑO cuerpo y para el por lo menos una vida y con una nueva versión canciones del disco. El Juanes y su esposa, alma”, dijo Schajris si podemos salvar por junto a una treintena de astro de la salsa también Karen Martínez, invitan en entrevista desde lo menos 10 vidas sería artistas que incluyen a Ja- lanzó recientemente el a compartir mesa con Bogotá. “Es muy una maravilla”, dijo De son Mraz, Lin-Manuel video musical de “Ya se Ana de la Reguera, interesante, he la Mora a la AP desde la Miranda, Shaggy, Michael ven las bombillitas”, uno Aislinn Derbez y estado investigando capital mexicana. “Es Bolton, CNCO, Big & de sus temas más Sebastián Zurita en el mucho al respecto... un proyecto a favor de Rich y Patricia Manterola. populares. especial “Celebremos: generaniños que sufren esta ter- “La idea de ‘Feliz Navidad’ Asimismo, el Eterna Navidad” que se definitivamente una rible enfermedad de la era tratar de unir a la gente”, colombiano Camilo estrena el viernes por como humanidad, mejor armonía mucho más leucemia, una dice el músico. “Mi idea grabó una versión del Pantaya. Los Tigres del dicho”. grande en las células del enfermedad que es cuando escribí la canción clásico “5 pa las 12” del Norte, Danna Paola, Juanes dijo tener muy cuerpo y en el alma”. costosísimo el era que no importaba en difunto compositor Morat, Paty Cantú, Jay de buenos recuerdos de Shchajris dijo que le tratamiento”. qué idioma cantaras, todos venezolano Oswaldo la Cueva, Luciano Pereyra Navidad en la casa de sus gustan las canciones De la Mora colabora compartimos el Oropeza, con hermosos y Alejandro Fernández padres en Colombia, donde navideñas porque, con la fundación desde sentimiento de la arreglos acústicos. El tema con sus hijas América, se celebra al Niño Jesús el aunque son clásicas, hace más de 15 años. Navidad”. fue lanzado por Spotify Camila y Valentina 25 de diciembre por la permiten experimentar Ediciones anteriores del Es un sentimiento que como parte de su campaña también están entre los mañana. Evocó esa ilusión con otros géneros como concierto se han sin duda comparte Thalía, de sencillos navideños. invitados. de irse temprano a dormir el jazz o el R&B, como se realizado en teatros, quien también hizo su Y para el 24 de “Fue demasiado para poder despertarse a percibe en su disco. pero la pandemia les propia versión de la diciembre, el dúo interesante, divertido, tiempo para abrir los Planea cerrar el 2020 abrió la puerta del canción, a ritmo de me- Pimpinela ofrece un distintos todos entre sí”, regalos: “Todo esto a mí con gratitud a la vida, la streaming permitiendo rengue electrónico con concierto virtual en el que dijo Juanes en una me marcó definitivamente salud y la familia. “Ha que un mayor número toques pop. La cantante interpretará sus canciones entrevista reciente por y como papá de mis hijos sido un año de volver a de gente vea la mexicana lanzó un favoritas de la época, videollamada desde Mi- también me preocupé para respirar y volver a valorar presentación a un respectivo video animado desde “Ven a mi casa esta ami. que su infancia tuviera lo básico, tener salud, menor costo: 150 pesos en el que aparece como Navidad” de Luis Aguilé, Entre charlas y bromas también ese mismo color, tener un vaso de agua (7,5 dólares). una caricatura, rodeada de hasta la omnipresente los chefs Benito Molina y esa misma alegría y fantasía enfrente, tener a tu familia Los cantantes personajes navideños. “Feliz Navidad” y el Solange Muris preparan que hace falta también bien”, dijo. interpretarán canciones Otras que grabaron clásico estadounidense platillos creativos para la mucho, mucho”. “Agradezcamos la vida y navideñas acompañados “Feliz Navidad” este año “What a Wonderful cena, mientras que los • NOEL SCHAJRIS unámonos más que nunca por el director de la fueron Mon Laferte y World”. Los boletos invitados intercambian LLEVA MÁS ALLÁ SU como seres humanos”. Orquesta Sinfónica del Gwen Stefani, para el cuestan 10 dólares. regalos. El especial, AMOR POR LA • UN TENOR Y DOS Estado de México álbum decembrino de esta La periodista de AP dirigido por Picky NAVIDAD ASTROS POP POR Rodrigo Macías. última “You Make It Feel Sigal Ratner-Arias, en Talarico, logra el equilibrio Un año después de UNA BUENA CAUSA • OTROS Like Christmas”. Nueva York, contribuyó entre la buena vibra de la lanzar “Noel es Navidad”, El tenor mexicano ESTRENOS Por su parte Víctor a este despacho. Navidad y el gusto de Noel Schajris quería darle Fernando de la Mora invita reunirse, con momentos a sus fans la oportunidad a un concierto con el astro emotivos al final de un de disfrutar este álbum en pop Emmanuel y su hijo GOP-led Ohio joins Trump effort to año tan complicado como formato físico, en una Alexander Acha para overturn election results el 2020. edición de lujo con apoyar una buena causa. By JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press “Es importante tener ese canciones adicionales. “Compartiendo vida y COLUMBUS, Dec. supported allegations of pleted election.” momento para “Noel es navidad. De- esperanza en Navidad” se 10, 2020 (AP): Ohio illegal voting. It has been Still, Yost said it is reflexionarlo y luxe” está disponible en transmitirá el 18 de on Thursday joined dismissed by legal experts time for the Supreme aprovechamos entre lo CD y vinilo e incluye diciembre a las 20:00 other Republican-led as frivolous and criticized Court to definitively divertido y la broma, pero “Rodolfo el reno” y “El horas de Ciudad de states that are backing by some state officials. rule on how the Elec- también hablando de niño del tambor” en México (0200 GMT) por GOP President Donald Despite appearing to tors Clause of the U.S. Trump’s effort to over- support the effort, Yost Constitution should be La Prensa Weekly Newspaper turn the outcome of the expressed skepticism in interpreted. The provi- 2020 presidential elec- his filing about the cen- sion says legislators, Aztlán Communications, Inc. Publisher tion won by Democrat tral court remedy sought not the executive and ADVERTISING: Joe Biden. by Texas, which wants judicial branches, set Adrianne Chasteen I 216-688-9045 General Sales Manager Raena Smith 419-806-6736 Marketing Representative In an amicus brief, justices to order Legisla- rules for selecting elec- Rico 313-729-4435 Sales, Graphics, Editing; Photography, Republican Ohio At- tures to appoint a new set tors. 614-571-2051 Cacography, & Hispanic Marketing torney General Dave of electors in the targeted Yost emphasized Editorial: states. Isabel Flores Latin America Correspondent Yost urged the U.S. Su- that he has no concerns Adrianne Chasteen II Junior Correspondent preme Court to accept “Federal courts, just about election results in Art/Graphics/WebSite: the lawsuit led by his like state courts, lack au- Ohio, where voters fa- Jennifer Retholtz Graphics & Web Manager GOP counterpart in thority to change the leg- vored Trump over Ohio and Michigan’s Oldest Latino Weekly Texas, Attorney Gen- islatively chosen method Biden by more than 8 Member of NAHP (National Association of Hispanic Publications eral Ken Paxton, which for appointing presiden- percentage points. Affiliated with AP via Newsfinder. tial electors,” Yost said. 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Ohio law on ballot box limit quietly clarified COLUMBUS, Dec. ing as clearing the way at the U.S. Postal Ser- 10, 2020 (AP): A law- for multiple drop boxes vice. suit challenging an in future elections. Franklin County Ohio order that had “The law on this is Judge Richard Frye restricted counties to clear,“ David Pepper, ordered the drop box one ballot drop box the party chairman, said case dismissed last location during in a statement. “At the week and LaRose’s November’s election trial court and appellate office did not appeal. quietly ended Thurs- levels, judges have ruled That essentially left day without further that expanded drop box in place Frye’s initial appeal, leaving in locations are allowed declaration that the place court rulings that under Ohio law.” order was “arbitrary said Ohio law does not LaRose had said his and unreasonable” require such a limit. directive was based on and a subsequent ap- The Ohio Demo- the most recent guidance pellate court decision, cratic Party, which from state lawmakers. which stopped short brought the suit Curbside dropoff of of ordering LaRose to against Republican ballots has been a grow- lift the order but said Secretary of State ing trend across the U.S. he had every right to Frank LaRose, seized amid the coronavirus under Ohio law if he on the litigation’s end- pandemic and cutbacks would so choose.

LCCAA to hold Annual Meeting

Lorain County Community Action Agency will host its Annual Meeting with the community Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at 6 p.m. This meeting of the Board of Directors is typically open to the public; however, it will be held virtually. Community members who would like to join are asked to contact Amy Lynn Kaspar at [email protected] for log in information. Page 14 La Prensa—Classified December 18, 2020

NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Toledo announces the availability of federal funding for Community The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and (MHRSB) is seeking to fund 15 proposals up to $5,000 each for our HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for the 2021 Program Year upcoming Community Mini-Grant Cycle. Interested grassroots organiza- (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022). tions that provide services to the population that MHRSB serves are encour- aged to apply. Services can include programming that offers skills, strengths, CDBG applications will be accepted for the following programs/activities: resources, supports, or coping strategies to support mental wellness. Proposals are to be delivered no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on December Programs/Activities Available Funding 31, 2020. Direct all questions to [email protected]. A complete descrip- Housing Preservation Approximately $1,000,000.00 tion of the “Request for Proposal” and information on the upcoming Mini-Grant Blight Removal Approximately $ 800,000.00 Information Session can be found at http://www.lcmhrsb.oh.gov/publicnotice/ Public Facilities and Infrastructure Approximately $ 800,000.00 . Neighborhood Revitalization Target Areas Approximately $ 500,000.00 Public Services (15%) Approximately $1,135,526.00 AUTOMOBILE UPHOLSTERY / SEAMSTRESS Eligible applicants: 501 (c) 3 organizations, other nonprofits and government Experienced automobile upholstery installer and seamstress needed for automo- agencies. tive complete custom and restoration shop in Toledo. Part Time and Full-Time positions open. Flexible Hours. Top pay for qualified individuals. Immediate Hire. HOME applications will be accepted for the following projects that demonstrate a gap in financing, address the City of Toledo’s affordable and special populations Licensed shop, serving Toledo over 35 years. housing needs, and leverage HOME funds with other funding sources. The maximum per project award will be: For more information, contact Alex Motors @ (419) 478-2228, or email: [email protected] Project Maximum Award Construction/Rehabilitation of Rental Units $500,000.00 ALEX MOTORS Construction/Rehabilitation of Homebuyer Units $350,000.00 1102 SYLVANIA AVE Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation $300,000.00 TOLEDO OH 43612 www.alexmotors.net HOME NOFA Funding Priorities • Owner occupied housing rehabilitation by a not for profit entity. • New construction or rehabilitation of rental or for sale housing projects serving households at or below 30% AMI. PC Support • New construction or rehabilitation of rental or for sale housing projects Specialist serving seniors and the disabled. • New construction or rehabilitation of permanent supportive rental housing. Lucas County HOME eligible applicants: Not for profit and nonprofit housing development Children Services organizations. is seeking a PC Support TO APPLY FOR FUNDING, APPLICANTS MUST PICK UP THEIR Specialist. APPLICATION MATERIAL ON THE FOLLOWING: If interested Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) review (for Non-Homeless Service Providers) requirements and Friday, January 22, 2021 apply at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. www.lucaskids.net. One Government Center (1st Floor Lobby) 640 Jackson Street Toledo, OH 43604 EOE Valuing Diversity Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) (for Homeless Service Providers) Friday, January 22, 2021 ADVERTISE 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. IN One Government Center (1st Floor Lobby) 640 Jackson Street LA PRENSA! Toledo, OH 43604 Call Adrianne NOFA for HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) issued Wednesday, 419-870-2797 December 23, 2020. Available on the City of Toledo website at: www.toledo.oh.gov 216-688-9045 CDBG Application Zoom Training Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Zoom Link: https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/89790425109 ABUNDANT LIFE OF PERRYSBURG ESG Application Zoom Training ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Zoom Link: https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/82450520795 Abundant Life of Perrysburg is accepting applications for its subsidized apartment communities. Abundant Life #1 offers independent living for senior HOME NOFA Workshop (via Zoom) citizens 62 years of age or older and individuals 55 or older with a physical Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. impairment. Abundant Life #2 is a supportive living complex for people 62 and Zoom Link: https://toledo-oh-gov.zoom.us/j/84194410141 older. To apply individuals must meet the age and annual income requirement of no more than $25,200.00 for one person or $28,800.00 for two people. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING CDBG AND ESG APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 AT 4:45 P.M. We are located in the Three Meadows subdivision near the Manor of Perrysburg. Our garden style apartments offer an open floor plan, one bedroom, secured THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE HOME APPLICATION IS buildings with private patios and individually controlled heat and air conditioning. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 AT 4:45 P.M.

We have a bus that transports all residents to area grocery stores and monthly COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH outings. We offer exercise, worship services and a variety of opportunities for ZOOMGRANTS our active and not so active seniors. Please call (419)874-4371 to find out more about our fabulous communities and our availability for apartments. You may FOR CDBG: For reasonable accommodations or additional information, please also visit us on the web at abundantlifeperrysburg.org. contact Monica Brown, Administrative Analyst IV, at [email protected].

FOR HOME: For reasonable accommodations or additional information, please contact Tiffanie McNair, Housing Commissioner, at [email protected]. 18 de diciembre, 2020 La Prensa—Classified Page 15 SANCHEZ ROOFING

For current openings and to apply, visit https://www.utoledo.edu/jobs/

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