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Dear President George W. Bush, president of U.S.A. Denuncian propuesta de Bush sobre Greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior; Jesus Christ. trabajadores inmigrantes The Bible said: Remember that you were slaves Egypt [Europe] and the Lord Por PAUL CHAVEZ your God redeemed you. That is why I give you this command today. (AP): Los dirigentes de propuesta de Bush en La But if your servant says to you: “I do not want to leave you.” Because he loves grupos de defensores de Placita, el templo católico you and your family and is well off with you. Deuteronomy:16:15-16. inmigrantes denunciaron el más antiguo de Los Ange- On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, miércoles la breve mención les, ubicado frente a un gran what must I do to inherit eternal life?” What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How que hizo el presidente mural de la Virgen de do you read it?...Go and do likewise.” Luke:10:25-37. George W. Bush a un Guadalupe. El templo se The United States of America is the Good Samaritan. Praise be the Lord! programa temporal de declara como el santuario Please work to develop comprehensive immigration reform that upholds this trabajadores inmigrantes en para todos los inmigrantes. nation’s identity as a nation of immigrants and enables citizens to continue to su discurso sobre el estado De los cerca de 11 welcome and assist newcomers to our land. de la nación. millones de inmigrantes On December 16, 2005, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Border Señalaron que programa ilegales que residen en el país, El Senado Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005, HR 4437. separaría a las familias y lo muy poco pueden presentarse estadounidense deberá This legislation is very troubling, as it marginalizes many immigrants, criminalizes calificaron de poco realista. para solicitar el programa analizar iniciativas de ley persons who are in this country without proper documentation, jeopardizes persons Dos ex trabajadores del temporal, ya que corren el sobre inmigración en las who help them, and denies the undocumented their day in court. It also creates Programa Bracero, un plan riesgo de ser deportados, próximas semanas. more barriers and bars to asylum, making it even more difficult for those who flee de trabajadores temporales indicó Angela Sanbrano, Felipe Aguirre, un oppression to receive asylum. que tuvo el gobierno de directora ejecutiva del Centro concejal de la localidad de It treats asylum seekers as criminals by making it felony to be “out of status” Estados Unidos con México de Recursos Centro- Maywood, cercana a Los after overstaying a visa; limits their access to federal courts (which will deprive entre 1942 a 1964, indicaron americanos. Angeles, señaló que el many asylum seekers of a federal court review); and increases the detention of que ningún programa debe “Su programa no es muy programa no hace frente los asylum seekers and expands expedited removal. comenzar hasta que todos realista y no refleja los problemas que enfrentan los As a concerned citizen who understands the important roles migrants, immi- los ex trabajadores de ese valores del pueblo inmigrantes indocu- grants, refugees and asylum seekers have played in developing this great nation, I periodo hayan cobrado sus estadounidense, pues mentados que tienen años am writing to request that you do all in your power to develop legislation that will fondos de retiro. llevaría a la separación de viviendo en Estados Unidos. assure we remain a strong and diversified nation, which welcomes our sisters and Bush dedicó menos de las familias”, dijo Sanbrano. Muchos trabajadores brothers from around the world with laws that are just, fair, and treat all persons with 100 palabras a la Los defensores hicieron indocumentados reciben dignity and respect. inmigración en su discurso un llamado para la adopción sueldos con descuentos del This means rejecting legislation that marginalizes immigrants. It means devel- de 50 minutos emitido en el de una reforma migratoria Seguro Social y del seguro oping legislation that welcomes those who will be productive members of our Congreso estadounidense el que ofrecería residencia de desempleo, pero ellos no society, while at the same time assures the safety of all the residents of this land. martes por la noche, pero permanente a los pueden hacer uso de esos Please work to develop comprehensive immigration reform that would help to: fueron suficientes para irritar inmigrantes que ya se beneficios, explicó Aguirre. • Fix a very troubled immigration system. a los defensores de los encuentran dentro de “Tenemos que cambiar el • Safeguard asylum seekers. inmigrantes. Estados Unidos y un concepto de estar ilegal. 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A deal with Vermont comed the Citgo deals, de- full-page advertisements in making profits but also to States,’’ he said. “I think he’s is expected this week, and the scribing them as “corporate major U.S. newspapers. “How take care of people, finding trying to weaken the U.S. and embassy wants to expand the philanthropy.” Venezuela is keeping the some way to cooperate take advantage of fractures program this winter to Dela- Despite complaints in the home fires burning in Massa- among people and compa- in the U.S. to the extent that ware and other parts of New domestic oil industry about chusetts,” the headline read. nies.’’ he can.’’ York City. the discounts, Bob Slaugh- As the program expanded Chávez first established The ambassador says Ven- The political leaders who ter, president of National Pet- to the Bronx and other places Venezuela’s oil largesse in ezuela was moved to help have brokered deals with rochemical and Refiners As- ideals. “In the past, (now 4 states), the Venezu- Latin America, offering pref- poor Americans by the suf- Citgo—all Democrats—say sociation, said they Venezuela’s oil wealth ben- elan ambassador to the U.S. erential deals to help other fering witnessed in the after- they pursued the offers to help amounted to a marketing efited a few. Today, it ben- has appeared at announce- countries cope with record math of Hurricane Katrina their constituents through the strategy by Citgo. As a major efits a few million,” said one ment ceremonies, praising a energy prices. last year. Despite perceptions winter, and most say the an- U.S. oil supplier, he said of the ads. commitment by President In the U.S., analysts sug- of a global division between tagonism between Bush and Venezuela’s national oil Venezuela has also Hugo Chávez to U.S.- gest his oil diplomacy—ben- the developed North and im- Chávez was not a factor. company was entitled to send reached out to minority America’s poor. efiting more than 100,000 poverished South, after “Our motivation was that any message it wants. groups in the U.S., and high- profile supporters including The leader calls it a hu- households—aims to embar- Katrina “we were all sur- people are freezing in winter- “Particularly when you’re actor Danny Glover, singer manitarian gesture, but some rass President Bush. Chávez prised to see the South exists time who cannot get help from a big oil importer (like the Harry Belafonte, and suspect he’s also seeking po- has taunted Bush, calling him in the North, and they have our government, or get help United States), you’re going Princeton University scholar litical mileage from the 55 a “madman” while encour- many of the same problems from other oil companies,” to be dealing with more and Cornel West have defended million gallons of cheap oil aging Latin American coun- as Latin Americans,” Alvarez said Steve Schwadron, who more national oil companies, Chávez against accusations he expects to provide this tries to unite in opposition to said. helped negotiate the Massa- and this is part of the bar- of democratic abuses. winter. The discounts offered U.S.-backed policies. Citgo, which was an U.S.- chusetts deal as chief of staff gain,” he said. Ambassador Alvarez said through Citgo, a Houston sub- The closest historical American-owned company for Congressman Bill Citgo is not the only ve- Venezuela needed to address sidiary of Venezuela’s state- comparison to his political before it was acquired by Delahunt. hicle Venezuela has used to the U.S.-American public di- owned oil company, mark the showmanship is Argentine Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., Congressman José build support inside the U.S. rectly because the media have most aggressive effort yet in first lady Eva Peron’s dona- offered 40 percent discounts Serrano, who brokered the The Venezuelan govern- distorted developments in his a campaign to improve U.S. tion of clothing to needy on heating oil to low-income Citgo deal in the Bronx, said ment in 2004 created the country. opinion of his government. U.S.-American children in communities it says Wash- he was grateful for the help of Venezuela Information Of- The Citgo deals are “a way “This is a way of telling 1949, said Michael Shifter, ington has neglected, reach- a democratically elected fice, a Washington-based of addressing the issue that people that what we are do- an analyst with the Inter- ing its first deal with Massa- leader who he said has been agency dedicated to improv- some people want to present ing in Venezuela is not like American Dialogue. chusetts in November. unfairly vilified for making a ing the country’s image. A the Venezuelan government what people are trying to Like Chávez, Peron was The company has since priority of reducing poverty. series of advertisements it as an anti-American govern- present, not a communist trying to highlight the de- agreed to provide cheap oil “Does he govern the way placed in major magazines ment,” he said. “It’s a clear system,” Bernardo Alvarez, fects of U.S.-style capital- to housing projects, home- we would want? Well, you and newspapers touted the way of showing there is noth- ing against the U.S. people.” Venezuela’s ambassador ism while casting herself as less shelters and Indian tribal know George Bush governs government’s progressive

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James Douglas Bennington County. The migrants a “criminal.” of U.S. Senators Mike exposed by Hurricane acknowledged Thursday arrests came in a police DeWine and George V. • Currently it is consid- that undocumented mi- investigation triggered Voinovich in Toledo, Cleve- ered a misdemeanor to enter Katrina has united mi- grant farmworkers— when one of the immi- land, Columbus, and Cincin- the country undocumented or nority lawmakers in many form México— are grants drove a car off an assist any migrant once in the nati to express their disagree- Congress who hope to working on Vermont’s icy road. ment with recent anti-immi- United States. This bill will dairy farms, but said they Douglas said dairy grant legislative proposals make it a felony criminal of- leverage their numbers Political are addressing a severe farms, where the hours are and to advocate for just im- fense. to aid overlooked com- • It will make more diffi- farm labor shortage. long and the work is hard, migration reform. munities. The governor said state are the first to feel what The delegation will mani- cult for legal permanent resi- Piñata agriculture and law en- state officials fear is a com- fest strong opposition to the dents to become citizens of Members of the Con- forcement officials were ing labor shortage in many bill introduced by U.S. Con- the United States. gressional Hispanic • It will build more walls in faced with a dilemma, con- lines of work, especially if gressman Sensenbrenner [the Caucus, the Congres- caucus. “The Red Cross cerned both with follow- H.R. Bill 4437 becomes Border Security, Antiterror- the border with México (ap- was not putting in people ing immigration law and law with the passage in the ism, and Illegal Immigration proximately 700 miles worth sional Black Caucus with allowing Vermont U.S. Senate. Control Act of 2005 (H.R. of walls of the character and and the Congressional who were bilingual. farms to keep on hand the “It’s part of the demo- 4437)]. caliber of the infamous Ber- Asian Pacific American When groups like the graphic challenge we Rev. Dr. Alberto Martínez lin Wall). labor they need to stay in Caucus are creating a National Council of La business. were talking about ear- with the Iglesia Bautista el • It will make local and “I don’t know what the lier,” the governor said. Buen Pastor says: “The pro- state police immigration new group that will in- Raza tried to volunteer, answer is,” the governor “Farm families are smaller posal expresses ideas shared agents, an area normally re- clude all of their mem- they were turned away.’’ by the racist sectors in Con- served for only the Federal said. “We’re constrained by than they used to be. There bers. The Tri-Caucus Katrina “pulled the aren’t as many kids to do gress and it would make us Government. the federal law, frankly, and ·• It will mandate all em- the work. And it’s becom- all criminals simply for shar- will not replace the ex- veil back on the kind of we’ll continue to respect it. ployers to verify immigra- ing increasingly challeng- ing the word of God with im- isting caucuses. poverty we’ve been try- But we have a real farm la- migrants.” See Dr. Martínez’s tion status of all employees. bor shortage in Vermont.” ing for farmers to find letter to the editor on page 2. The group will deliver a The leaders of each ing to address,’’ said workers.” Douglas’ comments Beatriz Maya, of the Farm letter to the Senators express- of caucus wrote the Rep. Mike Honda, chair- followed a series of reports Many believe that mi- Labor Organizing Commit- ing the community’s consid- House Administration man of the Asian Pacific on Vermont Public Radio grant workers fill this need tee (FLOC) adds: “The pro- erations on this subject. Fr. examining the increasing as illustrated in the activi- posal passed the House of Richard Notter from St. Peter Committee last week American caucus. role undocumented mi- ties in many states and in Representatives in December and Paul Parish says: “God asking for formal rec- “Communities of grants have been filling as economic areas such as ag- and will now be discussed in commands us to be tolerant, ognition of the new color have been sepa- necessary workers on riculture. Some fear that the Senate. At the same time loving, and respectful with Vermont’s farms. State agricultural prices will we want to urge the Senators all residents of our commu- group. The request rated by race, by lan- agriculture officials esti- dramatically increase if to support realistic and sound nity, without exclusions. The comes two weeks before guage ... they’ve been mate that there are as many such migrants are not al- proposals, such as the Ag Jobs U.S. Catholic Bishops members of the minor- very busy trying to sur- as 2,000 undocumenteds lowed to work in the (S359) for farm workers and strongly support Ag Jobs and working on Vermont United States. the Secure America and Or- the Secure America Act.” ity caucuses are to meet vive. Working together farms. Editor’s Note: Rico de derly Immigration Act of To participate in the visit or in Houston for a previ- we can get things done The governor’s remarks La Prensa contributed to 2005 (S. 1033), introduced for more info, contact Beatriz ously scheduled retreat that we have in common followed the arrest last this report. by Senators McCain and Maya at 419/243-3456 (ext. 3) Kennedy.” or email [email protected]. that was canceled be- in our community. We cause of Hurricane can create political le- Katrina. verage when we are to- JEFFREY C. ZILBA Many of those who gether, we can create Marty were unable to escape common solutions to- ATTORNEY AT LAW /ABOGADO Katrina and the flood- gether,’’ Honda said. McManus ing it caused in New Or- The caucuses mem- leans were black and bers total about 75. • Personal Injury poor. The Aug. 29 storm While the groups are • Medical Malpractice Abogado also greatly affected the open to lawmakers from • Wrongful Death Latino and Asian immi- any party, the caucuses • Criminal Law General Practice of Law: • Traffic Law (DUI) • Personal Injury & Wrongul Death grant communities in members are all Demo- • Real Estate • Criminal Law, Traffic, DUI, SOL the Gulf Coast states. crats, which limits their • Domestic Relations “What happened in power because Republi- 124 N. Summit, suite 210 • Probate Katrina can be a lesson cans are in the majority • Real Estate Toledo, Ohio 43604 to understanding what in Congress. • Juvenile 709 Madison Ave. On the Net: Congres- (419) 255-1515 • Federal could happen in other Toledo OH areas,’’ said Rep. Grace sional Hispanic Caucus: www.zilbalaw.com • Michigan and Ohio 419.242.1255 Napolitano, D-Calif., www.napolitano.house.- who heads the Hispanic gov/chc. 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Toledo School for the Arts announces Granholm Announces steps for MI Opportunity mini-open houses Partnership Program has matched over 20,000 unemployed citizens with jobs Toledo School for the Arts is offering one hour LANSING: Governor Jen- MI Opportunity Partnership mini-open houses for students and their parents nifer M. Granholm on Tues- is on track to meet its first- interested in the Fall, 2006 school year. These day applauded the success year goal. sessions are an opportunity for prospective fami- of the MI Opportunity Part- The Governor reiterated lies to tour the school and to meet with the school students, parents, teachers, and nership in its first year and her commitment to expand- staff. identified the next steps the ing activities of the MI Op- program will take to con- portunity Partnership to Enrollment packets will be available these days and student interview dates tinue and expand its efforts. match 40,000 citizens with will be scheduled. MI Opportunity Partnership jobs in the second year of Mini-Open House sessions are Saturday, February 25th, and Saturday, is part of Granholm’s five- the program, and she an- March 11th, at 10:00 am. Families interested in one of these sessions point plan to create jobs, re- nounced that this week, a should call for an appointment at 419-246-8732 x 250 or check the web site structure and diversify second pledge drive letter www.ts4arts.org for more information Michigan’s economy, will be sent to more than change the state’s business 230,000 employers across Governor Granholm tax structure, and expand Michigan. The letter, which development. access to higher education. once again asks employers “A critical component of Nanotechnology: Strengthening a region “Even as Michigan con- to pledge existing job open- our aggressive economic CLEVELAND: Jack of four books, including circuit. A former naval tinues to feel the impact of ings to the program, high- plan is developing and main- changing global economy, Uldrich, president of The The Next Big Thing is Re- intelligence officer and lights a number of expanded taining a skilled workforce,” there are thousands of jobs services provided by the said Granholm. “DLEG, in NanoVeritas Group, will ally Small: How Defense Department of- across Michigan that sit un- Department of Labor and partnership with our speak on the topic “The Nanotechnology Will ficial, he also served as filled,” Granholm said. “Our Economic Growth (DLEG). outstanding community Impact of Change the Future of Your the director of the Min- intense job training efforts, The Governor high- colleges, will renew our fo- Nanotechnology on Re- Business and, most re- nesota Office of Strate- including MI Opportunity lighted the role the state’s cus on job training to ensure gional Competitiveness” cently, Investing in gic and Long Range Partnership, are succeeding community colleges play that every Michigan citizen at noon on Friday, Feb- Nanotechnology: Think Planning under Gover- in identifying those jobs, in providing needed job has the skills needed to ruary 17, 2006, at The Small. Win Big. He is a regu- nor Jesse Ventura. providing needed training, training and workforce succeed.” City Club of Cleveland. lar contributor for The Tickets for this City and matching unemployed The NanoVeritas Motley Fool, and his writ- Club Friday Forum are citizens.” Group is an international ten works have also ap- $18 for members and $30 The Governor announced that more than 20,000 citi- Heavenly Scented leadership and technol- peared in The “Wall Street for non-members. Lunch zens have already been ogy consultancy dedi- Reporter,” “Leader to is included. Reservations Incense, Candles, Oils matched with jobs through cated to helping busi- Leader,” The “Futurist,” are required at least 24 1108 Sylvania Ave. the MI Opportunity pledge (Between Jackman & Lewis) ness, government, and The ‘Futures Research hours in advance of the drive that was launched last non-profit organizations Quarterly,” and event. They can be pur- May. As a result of the 419.476.4050 prepare for and profit “TechStation Central.” chased by calling The City pledge drive, accelerated Se habla español from the emerging field Uldrich is a frequent Club at 216.621.0082 or funding for health care train- of nanotechnology. speaker on the visiting the website at ing and the activities of the Uldrich is the author nanotechnology lecture www.cityclub.org. Michigan Works! agencies and Regional Skills Alliances We Also Carry Cigarettes and Glasswork operating across the state,

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Congresswoman Kaptur’s statement on Heating or eating? Columbus: More than a Ohio’s hunger relief provid- ans to choose between pay- President Bush’s State of the Union Address half-million Ohio house- ers would qualify to receive ing a home heating bill or holds may be eligible for as- home heating assistance,” buying enough food for their WASHINGTON, DC: the largest profits in U.S. his- sistance with home heating said Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, family,” said Hamler-Fugitt. Congresswoman Marcy tory. Indeed their $36.13 bills this winter, and the Ohio OASHF executive director. “These are basic necessities Kaptur (OH-9) released billion in profits in just one Association of Second Har- “The problem is, many that no Ohio family should people do not know that they be without this winter, and the following statement year is larger than the entire vest Foodbanks (OASHF) has partnered with the Ohio are eligible, especially be- that’s why our more than regarding President budget of the U.S. Energy Department of Development cause the eligibility guide- 3,100 member charities will Bush’s State of the Union Department at $23.4 billion. (ODOD) to help get the word lines have recently been ex- team up to provide HEAP address last week: “During the Bush Admin- out. Because the clients panded.” To qualify for applications to everyone re- “America prospers istration, big oil companies served by Ohio’s emergency HEAP, total household in- ceiving emergency food.” The federal government when all of her people and gas companies not only food assistance network are come must be at or below 175 percent of the 2005-06 has predicted this winter’s prosper, and America have reaped record profits likely eligible for this type of program, OASHF is working federal poverty level guide- average monthly natural gas thrives when the Presi- but received billions in new with ODOD to educate lines. For a family of four, heating bills could increase dent offers real leadership tax subsidies. Yet our con- foodbank, food pantry, soup that level allows for an an- by 41 percent to $173 per for the most difficult chal- sumers and farmers are kitchen clients, and the pub- nual household income of month, which is almost one- lenges we face. With that struggling to get by. Home farmers and fuel proces- lic about the newly expanded up to $33,862. (or $16.28 fifth of the monthly income as our measure President heating costs are 25 percent sors, not in the hands of Home Energy Assistance per hour/full-time) of someone working at mini- Through a grant from mum wage. Home gas prices Bush’s remarks tonight higher this winter and the foreign oil regimes that he Program (HEAP). There is an intrinsic rela- ODOD, Ohio’s Second Har- directly impact households fell far from the mark. We average price for a gallon of himself calls ‘unstable.’ tionship between energy vest Foodbanks are working in need of emergency food need an America that is gas has increased 89 cents “We must not wait any costs and the ability to afford to provide resources to help assistance who are already job rich, debt free, energy since President Bush took longer to help future gen- food, often characterized as educate emergency food cli- on tight budgets. Due to ris- independent, and has its office. So, the President’s erations when we have making the choice between ents about the recently ex- ing natural gas prices, Gov- ernor Bob Taft signed an ex- trade accounts on an proposals tonight appear to the ability today to build “heating and eating.” One panded HEAP. Outreach ac- tivities have included ecutive order in 2005 releas- equal level. Yet words be more of the same empty a new domestic renew- out of four households served by food pantries cited high foodbanks providing HEAP ing $75 million in surplus alone cannot fix what the promises we’ve heard be- able energy industry that utility costs as one of the rea- applications and educational TANF funding to increase republic requires. fore. will create thousands of son they sought emergency posters in their waiting heating assistance eligibil- “In his State of the “Over the years this presi- jobs and provide an eco- food assistance, according to rooms. Targeted mailings ity, allowing more Ohioans Union address tonight dent has consistently pro- nomic opportunity for OASHF’s 2004 No Names with HEAP applications and to get help this winter. [Jan. 31, 2006], he dis- posed cutting alternative fu- our farmers, as well as a Survey report. In addition, a outreach materials are being To learn more about sent by OASHF to other Ohio OASHF outreach efforts, cussed reducing the els programs that could re- new product for our survey of low-income people by the National Energy As- organizations, such as the please contact Lisa Hamler- country’s dependence on place our reliance on im- transport industry. The sistance Directors Associa- United Way, Information and Fugitt, or visit the Ohio As- foreign oil. Sadly, he is at ported petroleum. Last year proof that President Bush tion recently found that when Referral, and the Boys and sociation of Second Harvest least 6 years late, with his he proposed cutting $64.5 is serious this time will poor families are faced with Girls Clubs. OASHF is also Foodbanks’ website at recent special interest million in the Department of be if alternative fuels are higher energy bills, one helping low-wage employers www.oashf.org. HEAP eli- gibility requirements may energy bill just a throw- Agriculture’s already limited placed centerfold in the in five people said they learn how to reach out to employees that would qualify also be found at back to the last century budget for biofuels. Two budget he will release would go without food for at least a day. under the expanded benefits. www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/ when big oil dominated. years ago he proposed cut- next week. “We know many of those “Higher utility bills of- ocs/heap, or call the HEAP “His budgets have pre- ting these programs $72 mil- “Biodiesel and other who seek assistance from ten force low-income Ohio- hotline at 1-800-282-0880. vented our nation from lion. Three years ago he pro- alternative fuels require a moving into a new energy posed cutting $70 million. national commitment, not age. For hard hit consum- “It’s far past time for a just in word but in deed. ers, he has offered noth- President of the United States America needs an energy ANDREA USA ing but bigger profits for to power a new future for our policy that invests in the the oil giants, like Exxon nation by putting our rev- Midwest, not the Middle Mobil that just racked up enues in the pockets of local East.”

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• ¡e-Prensa! Over 2,500 subscribers receive the digital version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • Feb/febrero 8, 2006 www.laprensa1.com Page 11 National Patriarch of ‘Munsters’ TV show dies By LARRY McSHANE Weekly Horoscope Symphony Associated Press Writer rant, Grandpa’s, where he was a regular presence— BY SEÑORITA ANA celebrates 75th NEW YORK (AP): Al chatting with customers, pos- Lewis, the cigar-chomping ing for pictures, signing au- ★ARIES: (MARCH 20 - APRIL 18)★ anniversary patriarch of “The Munsters” tographs. A ★ Are you sabotaging your success by procrastinat- whose work as a basketball Just two years short of his with world ing? Sure, you usually get the work done by the scout, restaurateur, and po- 90th birthday, a ponytailed deadline, but your last minute scurrying can produce premiere of litical candidate never Lewis ran as the Green Party a sloppy product and disrupt fellow coworkers. ‘Missa Latina’ eclipsed his role as Grandpa candidate against incumbent from the television sitcom, Gov. George Pataki. Lewis ★ A ★ WASHINGTON, DC died after years of failing campaigned against draco- ★ ★ TAURUS: (APRIL 19 - MAY 20) (AP): The world premiere health. nian drug laws and the death The Hatfields and McCoys had a long-standing of “Missa Latina”—a Lewis, with his wife at penalty, while going to court family feud. Although this colorful lore is fun to hear Latin mass with marimba, his bedside, passed away in a losing battle to have his asked in a 1997 interview. about, the reality of their fight was kind of ugly. Stay maracas, Cuban timbales Friday night, said Bernard name appear on the ballot as “It pays my mortgage.” on good terms with family members and stay out of and other Caribbean in- White, program director at “Grandpa Al Lewis.” Lewis rarely slowed the history books. struments added to the WBAI-FM, where the actor He didn’t defeat Pataki, down, opening his restaurant ★ regular ensemble— hosted a weekly radio pro- but managed to collect more and hosting his WBAI radio A ★ GEMINI: (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)★ marked the 75th anniver- gram. White made the an- 52,000 votes. program. At one point dur- Tongue twisters tangle up tons of tired travelers, sary of the National Sym- nouncement on the air dur- Lewis was born Albert ing the ’90s, he was a fre- technicians and tennis types, but the tricky transcrip- phony Orchestra last ing the Saturday slot where Meister in upstate New York quent guest on the Howard tion that they take taxes you but a trifle. Talkative and Thursday. Lewis usually appeared. before his family moved to Stern radio show, once send- tolerant—you are but teased, not tormented. Called “Pro Pax” by “To say that we will miss Brooklyn, where the 6-foot- ing the shock jock diving for CANCER: (JUNE 21 - JULY 22) Puerto Rican composer his generous, cantankerous, 1 (1.8-meter) teen began a the delay button by leading Flowers★ and chocolates are rather clichéd, Abut still★ Roberto Sierra, the work engaging spirit is a profound lifelong love affair with bas- an undeniably obscene chant ★ reliable standbys for conveying messages of love to was the only item on the understatement,” White ketball. He later became a against the Federal Commu- a valentine. Maybe you can come up with something program, performed also said. vaudeville and circus per- nications Commission. The actor was widely re- former, but his career didn’t He also popped up in a more unique. In any case, circle the day on your on Friday and Saturday. calendar. The Washington Choral ported to have been born in take off until television did number of movies, including Arts Society, celebrating 1910, but his son Ted Lewis the same. the acclaimed “They Shoot Lewis, as Officer Schnau- LEO: (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22) its 40th anniversary, said Saturday that his father Horses, Don’t They?” and was born in 1923 and would zer, played opposite Counting one’s own blessings is an admonition joined with the orches- “Married to the Mob.” Lewis have celebrated his 83rd Gwynne’s Officer Francis reprised his role of Schnau- you’ve heard again and again. Maybe the reason ★for tra. A ★ birthday in April. Muldoon in “Car 54, Where zer in the movie remake of its repeated★ use is because it contains so much wis- “The title I chose— Lewis, sporting a some- Are You?”—a comedy about ``Car 54,’’ and appeared as a dom. Envying what others “seem” to have is destruc- ‘Missa Latina’—has a what cheesy Dracula outfit, a Bronx police precinct that guest star on television shows tive; practice gratitude and dispense with making dual meaning,” Sierra became a pop culture icon aired from 1961-63. One year such as “Taxi,” “Green comparisons. said. playing the irascible father- later, the duo appeared to- Acres” and “Lost in Space.” “On the one hand it in-law to Fred Gwynne’s gether in “The Munsters,” One of Lewis’ favorite VIRGO: (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22) refers to the traditional ★ A ever-bumbling Herman taking up residence at the vacation spots was Cuba, ★We’re★ told that a butterfly flapping its wings thou-★ Latin text, while on the Munster on the 1964-66 fictional 1313 Mockingbird where he idolized Castro. sands of miles away can, remarkably, affect the other hand the work is television show. He was also Lane. But in 2003, Lewis was weather somewhere else. An undertaking this week infused with a ‘Latino’ one of the stars of another The series, about a family hospitalized for an will have the same impact - unbeknownst to you, your character: It is infused classic TV comedy, playing of clueless creatures plunked angioplasty. Complications actions will change other events. with the ‘Caribbean ges- Officer Leo Schnauzer on down in middle America, was during surgery led to an emer- tures’ that allude to my “Car 54, Where Are You?” a success and ran through gency bypass and the ampu- LIBRA: (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22)★ personal background, my But Lewis’ life off the 1966. It forever locked Lewis tation of his right leg below AYou’ve heard the terms “high strung” and★ “high own Latino heritage, and small screen ranged far be- in as the memorably twisted the knee and all the toes on maintenance”★ to describe individuals who require which color so much of yond his acting antics. A character; decades later, his left foot. Lewis spent the LOTS of time and attention. Just such an individual my music.” former ballplayer at Tho- strangers would greet him next month in a coma. will soon be very demanding and you need to stay Since 1969, the Ro- mas Jefferson High School, on the street with shouts of A year later, he was back cool, calm and collected. man Catholic mass is of- he achieved notoriety as a “Grandpa!” offering his recollections of ten sung in modern lan- basketball talent scout fa- Unlike some television a seminal punk band on the SCORPIO: (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21) guages rather than Latin. miliar to coaching greats like stars, Lewis never com- DVD “Ramones Raw.” If★ you’ve just recently hit it off with someoneA and★ Sierra, 52, was born in Jerry Tarkanian and Red plained about getting type- He is survived by his wife, ★you don’t know why, the explanation may be found in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Auerbach. cast and made appearances Karen Ingenthron-Lewis, the stars. Scorpions typically mesh well with those A former composer in He operated a successful in character for decades. three sons and four grand- under the signs of Cancer and Pisces. Enjoy the residence with the Mil- Greenwich Village restau- “Why would I mind?” he children. compatibility. waukee Symphony Or- chestra, he now teaches Writers, et al. Wanted SAGITTARIUS: (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER★ 21) musical composition at La Prensa is interested in journalistic/holistic/paranormal articles, essays, commen- AInstead★ of putting off the most disagreeable★ task Cornell University in taries, healing-thought-pieces, poems, cartoons, art, photos, puzzles and other brainbashers, on your list for last, try tackling it first. You may be songs, and other provocative items, for possible publication in the weekly, bilingual surprised at how you feel—like a heavy load has been Ithaca, N.Y. publication known as La Prensa, publishing since 1989. 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LA PRENSA’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Airing this Toledo/Northwest Ohio Happenings: week on Feb. 11, 8:00PM: Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Valentine Theatre in Voces Latinas: downtown Toledo; tickets at $25, $39, and $49. Call 419-242-2787. Feb. 11, 5:00PM: Sesquicentennial celebration Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Colombian Church in Genoa, celebrating 150 years of parish, followed by potluck dinner and Delights con movie; 419-855-3166 or 855-8501. Feb. 15, noon: Hispanic Affairs Commission, South Branch Library, Toledo. Dr. Nelson Feb. 17, 8:00PM: Tango of the Soul & Night of the Gypsy, featuring romantic Charris y tangos; at the Commons of the Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center, Lourdes College, Sylvania. Bistro seating, snacks, cash bar; tickets are $10 general admis- Música sion and $8 for seniors. 419-824-3999. Feb. 19: Los Chamacos de Jaime De Anda, at Margarita Rocks, 505 Jefferson. Caliente! Cleveland, Ohio Happenings: Feb. 16-17: 2006 Ohio Business Women’s Conference & Expo; Cleveland Renaissance Hotel & Conference Center; 216-281-4422. Feb. 24, 8:00PM: Grammy winner Juanes en concierto, Playhouse Square Center, Cleveland; call 216-241-6000 or www.tickets.com or www.playhousesquare.com. Voces Latinas Avon Lake, Ohio Happenings: Channel 69 Feb. 18, 7:00PM: Cpl. Brad D. Squires Scholarship Fund Benefit. 440-748-3909. Thursday 9PM and Sunday 1PM Michigan Happenings: “Videos Toledo, OH Calientes” Feb. 18, 9:00AM-1:00PM: Dental Health Day with Free Oral Cancer Screenings, (419) 729-9915 Tooth Decay Exams, and Oral Hygiene Instructions; at the UM’s School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor; no appointment necessary with first-come, first- serve basis; must be at least five years of age; free parking at Fletcher Street Garage, at Patient Parking Area, Upper Level; 734-763-6933 or 1-888-707-2500. Lorain: The Mexican Mutual Society is looking Feb. 25: Dia de La Mujer Conference, at the MSU Kellogg Center East Lansing, for Mexicanas, ages 5 to 9, to be part of this year’s MI. DDLM is an event where networking connections for employment, education, Little Queen of the Cinco de Mayo Parade and & empowerment for Latinas are made. The one-day event, offers over three-dozen Baile, scheduled for May 6. The contest begins workshops for participants of all ages, covering perspectives on education, health, Feb. 11. For interested families, contact Marie culture, self-development, professional networking, media, & political Leibas at 440-288-0144. All organizations, dance representation; theme is: MUJERES UNIDAS—Una Familia, Una Comunidad, Un groups, and businesses that wish to participate in Mundo. Contact: Julio Cesar Guerrero 517-353-7745 ([email protected]) or the parade or event should contact David Flores Roxanne Franco 517-214-7749 ([email protected]). at 440-277-0078. Marzo 11, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Del Desierto a la Montaña: un Retiro con The Mexican Mutual Society has been in Jesús, at Weber Center, 1257 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, MI. Presentadoras: existence for almost eight decades and sponsors Patricia Harvat, OP y Rosa Monique Peña, OP. El costo total del retiro: $40. Almuerzo the highly successful, annual community parade incluido. Para más información llamen 517-266-4060. [Any listings? Post gratis. Contact La Prensa at 419-870-6565 (NW Ohio), 313-729- and baile. 4435 (Michigan), 440-320-8221 (NE Ohio), or 614-915-5910 (Central Ohio), or email to [email protected]. Always check for changes.] LORAIN: The Puerto Rican Home is looking for Latino Boys and Girls, ages 5- 18, to be part of this year’s Puerto Rican Home Pageant. It will be held on June Servicios Disponibles a las Familias en el Noroeste de Ohio 24th 2006. Applications will be given on January 28th 2006 through February 11th. Misas en español en la Diócesis de Toledo Last year’s contestants can re-enter. Categories will be as follows: AGES 5-8 Chiquita - Chiquito; 9-12 Princesa – Principe; and 13-18 Reina- Rey. Cada Semana: Parroquia San Caspar Archbold OH Parroquia San José 1205 calle N. Shoop Primer sábado del mes, 8:00PM For interested families, please contact Nydia Silva at 440-960-2177 or Rosie 709 calle Crogan Wauseon OH Reyes at 440-240-1405. Fremont OH Tecer dom. del mes, 1:00PM en Parroquia Santa Rosa Dom, 12:00 mediodía julio y agosto; 2º & 4º dom, sep- 215 calle East Front (419) 332-4973 junio. (419) 337-2322 Perrysburg OH Primer dom. del mes, 12:00PM Parroquia San Pedro y San Pablo Parroquia San Gerard mediodía 728 calle St. Clair 240 calle W. Robb (419) 874-1002 Free lunch for couples married 50 years or Toledo OH Lima OH Don, 12:00 mediodía Segundo dom. del mes, 7:30AM Parroquia San Wendelin more on Valentine’s Day 419-241-5822 (419) 224-3080 Esquina de calles Wood y College 323 calle North Wood Toledo: Marriage is the ultimate expression of Valentine’s Day. And so for Una o dos vezes al mes: Parroquia Santa María Fostoria OH Parroquia San Aloysius 731 calle Exchange Cuarto dom. del mes, 1:00PM HomeTown Buffet, 50 years of such loving deserves the ultimate celebration—a Esquina de calles Summit y Clough Vermilion OH (419) 435-6692 feast, a free lunch from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Bowling Green OH Segundo y quarto dom. Del mes, According to general manager Steve Alex, “HomeTown Buffet, located at 5259 1:00PM, 2º and 4º dom 4:00PM (abril-octubre) Parroquia San Pablo (sep.-junio), y Tecer dom. del mes, 440-967-8711 91 calle East Main Airport Hwy., invites all couples who have been married 50 years or longer to en julio y agosto. Norwalk OH celebrate Valentine’s Day at the restaurant. All you have to do is bring in your (419) 352-4195 Parroquia San Pedro Cada otro dom., 1:30PM 614 calle N. Defiance (419) 668-6044 marriage license.” A free photo will be taken in the restaurant, which can be picked up later, and all the ladies will receive a flower upon entering the restaurant. SPANGLISH RADIO PROGRAMS A couple can also entry into its Valentine’s Verse online-contest for a chance to win a cruise for two, by visiting: www.buffet.com for official contest rules and Ohio: details. WFOB 1430 AM WCAR 1090 AM WCWA 1230AM with Freddy G Detroit, MI Linda Parra Fostoria, sábado, noon to 5:00PM Mayores Center Schedule of Events Domingo, 5-6:00PM sáb. 4:00-6:00 p.m. LatinoMix Sylvester Duran dom., noon to 4:00PM Feb. 9th: Regular bingo, 9:30-11:00AM; fitness class at noon; Dom., 8:30 to 10:30AM Feb. 10th: Trip to discount store at 9:30AM. La Prensa Radio WDTR 90.9 FM For info, call 419-242-1144. [Mayores Center, 2 Aurora González Dr., Toledo, OH WLFC 88.3 FM Caribe Serenade Toledo, Ohio 43609.] 419-240-1230 Findlay, OH Detroit, MI [email protected] viernes, 6:00 to 9:00PM Ozzie Rivera sábado Magic Under the Stars—Proceeds to benefit the Cpl. Brad D. WNZN 89.1FM WCSB 89.3 FM 6:30 to 8:30PM Squires Scholarship Fund, Feb. 18, 7:00PM, at the Fountain Bleau, La Onda Cultural Latina LA PREFERIDA 635 Miller Rd., Avon Lake OH; semi-formal; Italian-style dinner; en- Lorain, OH Lilly Corona Moreno WLEN 103.9 FM tertainment by illustionist Rick Smith Jr; silent auction; music; danc- Cada día, 9:00AM-5:00PM Cleveland, OH Radio Picoso ing. Marine Cpl. Brad Squires, of Berea & Elyria, OH, was killed fight- Jueves, 7:00-9:00PM DJs Jimmy Bejarano ing in Iraq on June 9, 2005. Benefit to honor Brad & scholarship. Contendiendo por la Fe 216-687-3515 Emilio Guerrero 440-748-3909. WJTB 1040AM [email protected] Adrian, MI sábado 1:30-2:00PM dom., 1:00 to 4:30PM Sobering Iraqi Casualty Stats Michigan: 517-263-4000 WBGU 88.1 FM, The Human Cost of Occupation La Unica 1480 AM La Explosiva WQTE 95.3 FM Through February 6, 2006 con with Lady Di “La que se escribe U.S. Military Casualties in Iraq: Freddy Gutiérrez, con rojo’” Adrian, MI Geraldo Rosales, Since War began (3-19-03): 2,252 dead con Alex, Batman, dom.,3:00 to 8:00PM Rudy Jalapeño Lomeli, 517-265-9500 Since “Mission Accomplished” speech by Pres. Paquita, El Rostro, George W. Bush (5-1-03): 2,115 dead Joe Cardenas, Miguel, y Mayra Since capture of Saddam (12-13-03): 1,785 dead and Maribel 28084 Van Born Rd. WIBM 1450AM Bowling Green, OH Westland, MI Juan M. Rodríguez Since U.S. handover to Iraq (6-29-04): 1,386 dead dom., 9:00AM to 2:00PM Alex Resendez, Dir. Jackson, MI Since Iraqi election (1-31-05): 816 dead 419-372-2826 734-484-1480 dom., 10:00AM-Noon U.S. Wounded: 16,549 (official count) 517-787-0020 Iraqi death toll: Est. 30,000-100,000 Note: Churches or Radio, with Spanish dialogue, desiring to be included in La Average Per Diem Cost of War: $300 Million per day Prensa’s directories should e-mail the information to Rico, c/o [email protected], Rumsfeld’s ‘05 estimate of duration of War: 12 years S of D Don Rumsfeld or call 419.870.6565 or 313.729.4435. Gracias! Obituaries también. [Source: www.antiwar.com]

• A Mexican Epicurean’s Delight: El Camino Real • Honest Homemade Mexican Food • El Camino Real • 419.472.0700 • Feb/febrero 8, 2006 La Prensa Page 15 Bailes y La Spanish Church Services OHIO: Música Lorain: Obituaries By Rico Toledo: • Christian Tabernacle International Church OHIO: Evangelical Assemblies 2203 Meister Rd. 44053 Toledo: of God Pastores David & Club La Vista, Down- 705 Lodge St. 43609 Mildred Figueroa JUAN PEREZ ARELLANO town Toledo, corner of Pastor Moses Rodríguez Dom., 10:00AM (Escuela Juan Pérez Arellano, 75, died at 5:23 p.m. Jan. 31, 2006, at his residence in Miér., 7:00PM Dominical) Oakwood, OH. He was born May 6, 1930 in Brownsville, Texas to Gabino & Rose Summit St. and Locust Dom., 11:00AM Dom., 5:30PM (843 N. Summit) with DJ 419-385-6418 Martes & Jueves: 7:30PM Pérez Arellano, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 7, 1959, he married Gracie Horn, or band; Dezeo this Feb. 440-9605363 and she survives in Oakwood. Mr. Arellano retired from General Motors. He was a 11, 2006 for Valentine’s First Spanish Church of God • Principe de Paz member of UAW and FOP Booster. Survivors also include two sons, Matthew 1331 E. Broadway 43605 Hispanic Luthern Church Day Bash; open 3:00PM- Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00PM Arellano of Oakwood and Arturo Arellano of Brownsville, Texas; a daughter, Juanita Mier. & Vier., 7:00PM 1607 East 31st St. 44055 Garza of Florida; two brothers, Mario and Ignatius Arellano; three sisters, Rose 2:30AM; Se Habla • Iglesia del Dios Viviente Español, (419) 241-1173 Sab., 6:00 p.m. Adkins, Victoria Peralez and Guadelupe Martínez; and nine grandchildren. He was 419-693-5895 254 Barres lane preceded in death by two brothers, Gabino Arellano, Jr. and Faustino Arellano; and or 917-1541. Elyria OH 44035 Club Mystique, 3122 Iglesia Bautista Pastor Martin & Carmen Moyet two sisters, Maria Bradford and Margaret Gómez. Airport Hwy; Wed: Hip El Buen Pastor Dom: Adoración 1:00PM Hop/Reggeaton; Thurs: 521 Spencer Rd. 43609 Mier: Biblicos 7:00PM Rev. Dr. Alberto Martínez HELEN GALLARDO Toda Música Latina; Fri: Sáb: Programa radial Berna Aguilar, Youth Pastor 1040AM 1:30PM Helen Gallardo, 75 years old, went to her eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, Mexicana; Sat: Salsa, Me- Miér., 6:00PM 440-326-0025 2006, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on May 3, 1930, in Toledo, rengue, Bachata, Hip Hop; Sab., 6:00PM Dom., 10:15AM, 11:20AM, Cleveland, OH: OH, to Juan and Enriqueta (Venegas) Rodríguez. She was united in Holy Matrimony Live DJ; no cover before 6:00PM. to Gilbert Gallardo, Sr. on May 10, 1948, in Toledo. Left behind to cherish her 10:00PM; 419.382.3122 419-381-2648 • Iglesia Nueva Vida 2327 Holmden Ave. memory is her loving husband, Gilbert, and their children: daughters, Mary (David) or 419.704.5108. Sánchez of Toledo, Virginia (Rudy) Mirelez of Blissfield, MI, Catherine (Dan) Las Palmas, 3247 Iglesia Cristo La Roca de Cleveland OH 44109 Salvación Rev. José Reyes Alcorta, Rita (John) Ybarra, Elizabeth (David) Soto, Monica (Gerald) Cosme, all of Stickney Ave., 9:00PM- 2052 Front St. 43605 Serv. culto: mier. 8:00PM Adrian, Connie (Don) Hibbard of Silver Springs, MD; sons, Jesse Gallardo of Las 2:00AM; BYOB cans Pastores: Exh. Miguel & vier. 8:00PM Vegas, Nevada, Christopher Gallardo and Gilbert Jr. (Patti) Gallardo, all of Adrian; only; 419.729.9461o Blanca Ladriyé dom. 11:00AM 27 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Also www.midwestmusica.com. Dom: Escuela 10:30AM; 216-741-0390 Culto Evangelistico 6:30PM 216-322-0002 surviving are three sisters, Vicky Silva, Rose Rodríguez and Julia Rodríguez, all of 419-381-7765 • Iglesia Pentecostal California; one brother, Raymond Rodríguez of Toledo; brother-in-law, Jesse (Mary) Lorain: “La Senda Antigua” Gallardo and family of Erie, MI; sister-in-law, Angie Gallardo. She was preceded in Kiki’s Club, 2522 W. 21st Iglesia Nueva Vida Pastores Rolando & Lizzette Velázquez death by her parents; daughter, Christina Gallardo; four brothers, Johnny, Tony, Sado St. & Rt 58, Fri: Hip Hop/ 2025 Airport Hwy 43609 2681 West 14th Street Pastor Titular: Josué Cleveland OH 44113 and Esaw Rodríguez; one sister, Beatrice Díaz; son-in-law, Rico Chapa; brothers-in- Latino; Sat: Latino, law, Louis and Felix Gallardo. Helen was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a 9:00PM-2:30AM; Rodríguez 216.298.9095 Pastor Asociado: José Rosario Orden de Cultos: member of the Guadalupe Society, and a Eucharistic Minister. 440.989.1422. Domingo 12:30PM Dom:10:30AM Esc. dominical; Estudio Biblico: Jue. 7PM noon: Culto Evang., Pro- MICHIGAN: 419-382-0954 Templo MONICA TRISTAN Detroit: lun: 7PM clase de Nuevos Detour Lounge, 1824 • Iglesia Torre Fuerte Creyentes Monica Tristan, 32, of Toledo, OH, died suddenly Thursday, February 1, 2006, in Springwells Street; every Iglesia de Bible Temple Mar: 7PM Oración y Est. Toledo. Monica was born October 4, 1973, in Oregon to James E. and Consuelo Friday night; Baile Cumbia; 3327 Airport Hwy 43609 Biblico (Mejia) Tristan. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed walks in the sunshine, who was Pastor Guadalupe Rios mier: 7PM Culto de Hogares a loving mother and a kind and caring sister. Monica was a person who enjoyed free cumbia lessons; DJ Dom. 5:30PM jueves: 7PM Culto Generales Manolito; cumbia, salsa, 419-509-5692 Vier: 7PM Culto Generales helping others and going the extra mile to help with their needs. She was a graduate ranchera, merengue; • La Primera Iglesia • Sagrada Familia of Woodmore High School. Survivors include her parents, James and Connie, 313.849.0900. Bautista Fr. David Fallon children, Mariah and Adrien Tristan, brother, Edward (Heather) Tristan, sister, Club International, 628 Elm St. 43604 7719 Detroit Ave. Jennifer (Bennie) Pagona, and grandparents, Catarina Mejia and Baldamar Tristan. 6060 W. Fort Street; weekly Pastor Titular: J. Truett Cleveland OH 44102 She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mike Mejia and Jane Tristan. Sat.; 313.995.4938. Fogle Sat. Vigil 5:00PM Escuela dominical: 10:00AM Sun., 9:30AM & Noon Contributions in Monica’s memory may be given to the family in care of Sky Bank Envy, 234 W. 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mensaje a la nación que reaccionado con enojo y Breves: para mantener la ha dicho que más medidas competitividad de Estados de seguridad no resuelven (Continuación de p.1) Unidos se requiere de un por sí mismas la migración. gral y no sólo enfocada en sistema migratorio que La cancillería mexicana reforzar la seguridad proteja sus leyes y refleje comenzó hace unas fronteriza. sus valores. semanas una campaña “Hay una coincidencia “El hecho de que el para proveer de plena en las referencias (de presidente Bush haya información a diversos Bush) a la importancia de reconocido en su informe la sectores de Estados Unidos la competitividad y la importancia de los migrantes sobre la necesidad e necesidad de los y la importancia de definir importancia de realizar una inmigrantes para el un programa de reforma reforma migratoria inte- funcionamiento de la migratoria adecuada, gral, que considere un plan economía de Estados simplemente consolida y de empleo temporal y la Unidos”, dijo el valida la posición que ha regularización de los diplomático en llevado a cabo el presidente indocumentados. conferencia telefónica (mexicano Vicente) Fox”, México ha logrado desde París, donde realiza señaló. sumar a su favor a los una gira de trabajo. El Senado esta- países de Centroamérica, Agregó que ha dounidense se apresta a Colombia, Ecuador y instruido al embajador comenzar el análisis de una República Dominicana, mexicano en Washington, reforma migratoria y su punto con quienes estudia una Carlos de Icaza, y a su de partida será una iniciativa posición común frente a la subsecretario Gerónimo aprobada en diciembre por reforma migratoria en Gutiérrez, a “utilizar esto la Cámara de Representantes Estados Unidos. dentro del contexto de que ha molestado a México, El próximo 13 de nuestro proceso de debido a que finca la solución febrero los cancilleres de cabildeo para dejar en a la migración en el esos países se reunirán en claro que aún el señor fortalecimiento de la Cartagena, Colombia, presidente de los Estados seguridad fronteriza con la donde se espera establecer Unidos reconoce lo que construcción de 1.100 “un calendario de acciones nosotros hemos estado kilómetros adicionales de comunes que nos permita diciendo desde hace una doble valla en la frontera ir impulsando el proceso mucho tiempo”. de Estados Unidos con de información y cabildeo Bush dijo el martes México. con diferentes grupos pasado en su quinto El gobierno mexicano ha americanos”.

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Niños obesos tienen el doble de posibilidades de desarrollar diabetes distinguish between the two types. ANN ARBOR, MI: Los agrupados en tres Epidemología de la Escuela children developing diabe- Still, results point to a niños obesos tienen el categorías según el índice de Salud Pública de la tes with the obesity epi- greater need for public doble de posibilidades de de masa corporal (IMC): Universidad de Michigan. demic, has serious impli- health strategies to curb padecer diabetes que niños Sin sobrepeso, con El estudio fue cations for how these chil- childhood obesity and re- de peso normal, según un sobrepeso y obesos. El financiado por un subsidio dren will receive appropri- duce the number of chil- estudio del Sistema de índice de masa corporal fue de investigación de los ate health care now and as dren with diabetes, says Salud de la Universidad de calculado con la Institutos Nacionales de they grow into adulthood.” Lee. Michigan, U de M, información sobre altura y Salud Pediátrica. For their study, Lee and ”These data create cause difundido hoy. peso del niño, entregadas Referencia Diabetes Care, her colleagues used a sub- for concern, especially with La investigación, que por los padres o Febrero 2006, Vol. 29, No. set of information gathered defined as obese if he a nationwide shortage of será publicada en la edición apoderados. 2. from NSCH interviews with weighed approximately specialists who care for de febrero de Diabetes Niños con IMC sobre el U-M study: Obese the parents and guardians of 101 pounds or greater, says children with diabetes,” Care, es el informe más 85% para su edad y sexo se children twice as likely to 102,353 children from Janu- Lee. notes Lee. “From a clinical, reciente a nivel nacional consideran con sobrepeso, have diabetes ary 2003 through July 2004. These data provided re- public health and health re- sobre la generalización de mientras que los que tienen ANN ARBOR, MI: As part of the inter- searchers with evidence of sources perspective, we niños con diabetes. El más de un 95% de IMC son Childhood obesity can views, the parents and an association between need to address childhood estudio reveló que más de considerados obesos. Por carry with it some heavy guardians were asked if childhood obesity and dia- obesity head-on to help re- 229,000 niños— ejemplo un niño de 10 años, health risks that often last their child’s health care betes. The study found that duce the future burden of aproximadamente 3.2 con altura promedio sería well into adulthood—heart professional had ever told children ages 6 to 11 and diabetes in the U.S.” casos por cada 1,000 niños definido como obeso, si su disease, high blood pres- them that their child has ages 12 to 17 who were In addition to Lee, Mel- estadounidenses menores peso es de de 101 libras o sure and depression, to diabetes. obese were more than twice issa L. McPheeters, Ph.D., de 18 años—padecen de más, según Lee. name a few. The children were as likely to have diabetes MPH; and James G. Gur- diabetes. Un tercio de estos La información entregó Obese children also are grouped into three catego- than children of the same ney, Ph.D., with the CHEAR niños son obesos. evidencia sobre la relación twice as likely to have dia- ries based on their body age who were of normal team in the U-M Division El estudio fue realizado entre obesidad infantil y betes than children who are mass index, or BMI: not weight. of General Pediatrics; and por investigadores de la diabetes. El estudio reveló of normal weight, accord- overweight, overweight The study estimates that William H. Herman, M.D., Unidad de Evaluación de que niños entre los 6 y los ing to a new study from the and obese. BMI was calcu- nationally, 229,240 chil- MPH, with the Department Investigación Pediátrica 11 años y entre 12 y los 17 University of Michigan lated using the height and dren have diabetes. Preva- of Internal Medicine at the del Hospital de Niños C.S. años, que eran obesos Health System. weight of the child reported lence of diabetes was U-M Medical School and Mott de la Universidad de tenían dos veces más The study, published in by his parent or guardian. higher among older chil- the Department of Epide- Michigan. El informe está posibilidades de desarrollar the February issue of Diabe- Children with a BMI dren, and the disease was miology at the U-M School basado en información del diabetes, que niños de su tes Care, is the most recent above the 85th percentile more common among non- of Public Health, co- Sondeo Nacional de Salud misma edad de peso nor- national study to estimate the for their age and sex are Hispanic white children authored the study. Infantil (National Survey of mal. prevalence of children with classified as overweight, than non-Hispanic black or The study was funded by Children’s Health, NSCH), La investigación estima diabetes. It found that more while those with a BMI Hispanic children. a National Institutes of auspiciado por la Oficina que hay alrededor de than 229,000 children—ap- above the 95th percentile While one form of dia- Health Pediatric Health Ser- de Salud Maternal e 229,240 niños con diabe- proximately 3.2 cases for are considered obese. For betes, type 2, is usually as- vices Research Grant. Ref- Infantil, el Centro Nacional tes a nivel nacional. La every 1,000 American chil- example, a 10-year-old boy sociated with obesity, data erence: Diabetes Care, Feb- para Estadísticas de Salud generalización de diabetes dren under the age of 18— of average height would be used for this study did not ruary 2006, Vol. 29, No. 2. y los Centros para el Con- fue más alta entre niños currently have diabetes. And trol y Prevención de mayores y la enfermedad one-third of those children Enfermedades. es más común entre niños are obese. Mientras la obesidad blancos no hispanos, que The study, was con- infantil continúa en entre niños negros no ducted by researchers with Kids aumento en EEUU, hispanos o niños hispanos. the Child Health Evalua- también crece la Usualmente se relaciona tion Research (CHEAR) preocupación de que cada la diabetes del tipo 2 con la Unit in the Division of Gen- Belong In vez más niños desarrollarán obesidad, sin embargo en eral Pediatrics at the U-M diabetes antes de finalizar este estudio no se C.S. Mott Children’s Hos- la Escuela Secundaria. El distinguió entre los dos pital. It is based on data Famili es ! tratamiento para la tipos de diabetes. from the National Survey población infantil que sufre Los resultados apuntan of Children’s Health una combinación de a la necesidad de la (NSCH), a population- obesidad y diabetes elaboración de estrategias based household telephone Consider foster parenting or adoption. colocará una mayor presión de salud públicas para survey sponsored by the en el sistema de salud, reducir la obesidad infantil Maternal and Child Health Call (419) 213-3476 según el investigador Joyce y el número de niños con Bureau, the National Cen- Lucas County Children Services Lee, de la división de diabetes, dice Lee. ter for Health Statistics, and endocrinología pediátrica ”Esta información the Centers for Disease Con- de la U de M. preocupa, especialmente trol and Prevention. What You Give: ”Entre los niños de edad por la escasez nacional de As children’s waistlines escolar, los que son obesos especialistas de diabetes have continued to grow so A safe, nurturing home tienen más de el doble de infantil”, señala Lee. has concern that obesity posibilidades de padecer “Desde una perspectiva will lead to even more chil- – temporary or permanent diabetes, en comparación clínica, de salud pública y dren developing diabetes – to a child in our community. con niños de peso normal”, de recursos de salud, before they’ve graduated precisa Lee. necesitamos enfrentar la from high school. And car- ”El gran número de niños obesidad infantil y ayudar ing for the combination of What You Get: con diabetes en los EEUU y a reducir la presión que these children’s diabetes el potencial de aumento de producirá la diabetes en and obesity may place more • Free training niños que padecerán dia- EEUU”. strain on the health care • A daily cash stipend (foster care) or betes por la pandemia de la Además de Lee, system, says study lead au- obesidad, tiene serias trabajaron en la thor Joyce Lee, M.D., with possible monthly cash subsidy the Division of Pediatric consecuencias sobre la investigación Melissa L. (adoption) forma en que recibirán McPheeters y James G. Gur- Endocrinology and cuidados de salud ahora y ney, de la Unidad de CHEAR Unit at U-M. • Annual recognition después, al ser adultos”. Evaluación de “Among school-aged Para el estudio, Lee y Investigación Pediátrica children, obese children • The satisfaction of knowing that you sus colegas utilizaron del Hospital de Niños C.S. have a greater than twofold helped a child who really needs you! información reunida por Mott de la Universidad de chance of having diabetes, entrevistas realizadas por Michigan; William H. compared with children of el NSCH con los padres y Herman, del Departamento normal weight,” says Lee. apoderados de 102,353 de medicina Interna de la ”The large number of For more on what parents should know. . . niños entre Enero del 2003 Escuela de Medicina de la children with diabetes in visit our website at www.lucaskids.net. hasta Julio del 2004. Universidad de Michigan the U.S., and the potential Los niños fueron y del Departamento de for increasing numbers of • ¡e-Prensa! Over 2,500 subscribers receive the digital version of La Prensa every week gratis. 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Disabilities Specialist Nurse Practitioner LUCAS COUNTY - Plant Maintenance Coordi- The University of Toledo nator I: Under the general direction of the Plant The University of Toledo Manager, oversees and performs maintenance func- (Job # 2714): The University of Toledo is tions to plant equipment, buildings and structures (Job # 2989): This position is responsible for the currently seeking qualified applicants for a Nurse prepares, distributes, and provides direction of case management of accommodations and support Practitioner at the Student Medical Center. The work assignments to the Maintenance Specialists services to college students with disabilities by Nurse Practitioner will provide quality, cost-effec- and Laborers; performs maintenance, preventa- developing individual support services plans for tive medical care for students, faculty, and staff on tive maintenance and repairs on a variety of plant students. Additional duties include evaluating our campus in an ambulatory heath care setting. equipment; provides training to the Maintenance student’s academic abilities, strengths and defi- Primary duties include initial evaluation and as- Specialists and Laborers (as needed); compiles, ciencies by analyzing and interpreting diagnostic sessment of the patient’s health care needs and records, and files all gas, diesel fuel and sewer testing, monitoring and tracking student academic concerns, responsibility for supporting continuity of meter readings; orders spare parts, building main- progress, conducting disability awareness training care, making appropriate referrals and encouraging tenance supplies, and fuel. and maintaining accurate case records and statis- health maintenance and preventive care. tical data. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school A successful candidate must hold a current graduate or equivalent; valid Class II Wastewater The successful candidate will possess a Master’s licensure as a registered nurse and a current Operator License and Two (2) years experience in degree in counseling, education psychology, spe- Certificate of Authority through the State of Ohio maintenance to include; corrective maintenance, cial education or related field with the demonstrated board of Nursing along with a current certificate to alignment of pumps, blowers and equipment, all ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff. prescribe. A Master’s degree is preferred. Other types of piping repairs and plumbing (steel threaded Preference is for candidates with two to three years’ requirements include national certification as a and welded, PVC), cutting of metals and vehicle experience working with students with disabilities Family Nurse Practitioner, 3-5 years of previous repair; valid drivers license or valid driving privi- and knowledge of disability related issues and laws experience as a professional nurse, BLS with ACLS leges in the State of Ohio; valid Commercial Drivers including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sec- preferred along with previous experience in urgent License (CDL) - Class Bor must be able to success- tion 504 as well as expertise in analyzing and or primary health care delivery. fully obtain within six (6) months of assuming interpreting psycho-educational testing data. Clear position; Salary: $41,121. Excellent benefits verbal and written communication skills are essen- This 9 month a year position works August – May. tial. The position requires the ability to use com- To apply, submit a cover letter (include position Accepting applications/resumes until filled. puter equipment and related skills with Microsoft title and job #), a resume, as well as the names and Please send résumé with a copy Class II Wastewa- Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet technologies. contact information for three professional refer- ter Operator License to: Lucas Human Resources Preference will be given to candidates with experi- ences to: The University of Toledo, Human Re- Department, One Government Center, Suite 450 ence working with students with a variety of disabili- sources Department, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390; Toledo, Ohio 43604-2259, Attn: PMC1 ties including learning disabilities, ADD/HD, psy- Fax (419) 530-1490; or email [email protected]. Applications/resumes also accepted at the chiatric disabilities and or physical and mobility Use only one method of application. Source, 1301 Monroe Toledo, Ohio (419) 213- impairments and visual and hearing impairments JOBS. from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Resumes must be received by Friday, Feb. 17, 2006. Visit our website at www.co.lucas.oh.us or The salary range for this position is $32,000 - The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, www.lucascountyoh.gov/SanitaryEngineer $36,000 per year. Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. EEO/AA/F/M/H/V To apply, submit a cover letter (include position title and job #), a resume, as well as the names and contact information for three professional refer- ences to: The University of Toledo, Human Re- Trabajo para Largo Tiempo ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER sources Department, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390; Fax (419) 530-1490; or email [email protected]. 2 ( FINANCE/ACCOUNTS) Tenemos trabajos para largo tiempo en WV. CHIEF ACCOUNTANT Use only one method of application. Pagamos los gastos de vida que incluye casa, electricidad, teléfono, televisión en español y DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Resumes must be received by Friday, Feb. 17, 2006. transporte del y al sitio de trabajo. La mayoría de los trabajos ofrecen 50 horas por semana o más. La The City of Toledo is currently accepting re- The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, paga es $6.25 por hora, $9.38 por hora extra. Para sumes for the position of Administrative Services Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer más información por favor comuníquese con Javier Officer 2 . This position is responsible for providing and Educator. al 304-661-3359. professional assistance and guidance to account- ing staff involved in the areas of financial reporting and financial management. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and five (5) years of professional accounting experience. A Master’s degree in Business Administration and two (2) years of professional accounting experience may be accepted in lieu of five (5) years of professional accounting experience. Certification as a Public Accountant is preferred. Salary: $47,080 to $62,772 annually plus excellent fringe benefits. Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter and resume to: John Sherburne – Director, Department of Finance, One Government Center, Suite 2050, Toledo, Ohio 43604. Deadline for receipt of resumes is Friday, Feb- ruary 10, 2006. The City of Toledo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, females and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Database Administrator

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), a non-profit law firm that provides free high quality legal assistance in civil matters to eligible low-income individuals in western Ohio, seeks a Database Administrator in its Toledo office to oversee and support the database and case management systems of ABLE and its affiliate, Legal Aid of Western Ohio. Individual will be responsible for database and case management maintenance, oversight, and research; data report preparation (queries, reports, exports); some programming; and user PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES training and support. Experience with Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports and FULL-TIME SQL queries highly preferred. Applicant should have degree in related field or experience in lieu of a degree. Have excellent computer skills. Prior experience First Solar, a rapidly growing manufacturer, located in Perrysburg, Ohio, in supporting and managing a database in a multi-office or network environment is hiring full time, production associates to work 12 hour a.m. or p.m. shifts, is required. Excellent communication (oral and written) and administrative working within 36 hr and 48 hr weeks. Starting wage is $10.25 per hr. skills required. Some travel required. Programming experience helpful. Salary is based on experience. Excellent fringe benefits. Send resume to Attention: Candidates must have a HS diploma or GED. First Solar provides excel- Database Administrator, electronically preferred in .doc format, to: lent benefits and competitive compensation.

E-mail [email protected] To apply, call Phoenix Employment Services at 419-885-2151. Applica- Database Administrator Position tions will not be taken at the First Solar facility. c/o Recruitment Coordinator ABLE First Solar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 520 Madison Ave. Ste. 740 Toledo, OH 43604 Advertisements for Bids Application deadline February 20, 2006. Equal access to ABLE offices is Sealed bids will be received by the Lucas County Children Services at its available. Those applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/ office at 705 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43624 to the attention of Carol application process should contact the Recruitment Coordinator at the address Ubannowski, W1113, until 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 and opened listed above. Equal Opportunity Employer. immediately thereafter.

RENTAL OF COPIERS HOUSING SPECIALIST Specifications may be picked up at the above address, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA), located in Toledo, OH is seeking experienced applicants for its Housing Specialist position. Interviews Each bid, upon submission, must be stamped for time and date. Envelopes and processes applicants and/or housed clients; investigates and verifies containing the bid must state what the bid is for and date and time due. Each bid accuracy of data provided; determines initial eligibility for the program and/or shall contain the full name of each person submitting the bid and name of every continued eligibility of applicants and housed clients; provides information to person or company interested in same and be accompanied by a Bid Bond or applicants, and housed clients; calculates rent; processes request for tenancy Certified Check or Cashier’s check in the amount of three thousand dollars approvals; and performs other clerical tasks necessary to complete work ($3,000.00). assignments. Maintains records associated with the application and/or recer- tification process. Requirements: Completion of two (2) years of college in public Bid Bonds and checks will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Any bid administration, the behavioral sciences, or other related discipline, plus one (1) may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing for the receipt of bids. year experience in application intake and maintenance, or equivalent. Must possess and maintain a Certified Occupancy Specialist or Public Housing The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Occupancy Certification and become a Public Notary for the State of Ohio or acquire within six (6) months of employment. Must pass Program Eligibility, WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Income, Rent Calculation, and Earned Income Disregard/Disallowance courses when offered by LMHA. Skill in data entry required. Must be able to complete In compliance with Section 307.87 Ohio Revised Code. proficiency testing for data entry skills. Hourly rate: $16.36. We do background checks and drug testing. Send resume and cover letter specifying By: Dean Sparks the position you are applying for to LMHA, P.O. Box 477, Toledo, OH 43697-0477. Executive Director ATTN: Pamela Gilbert. All material submitted must be received at LMHA no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2006.

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AA/EEO con la Linea-de-vida de CenturyTel Persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. JJJ Aqui esta como usted puede ahorrar con la Linea-de-vida de CenturyTel! „ $14.09 monthly discount for local service „ FREE phone line connection „ FREE Toll restrictionfor income guidelines) and/or „ NO DEPOSIT 2. I also hereby certify that (check all that apply): 2006 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) „ FREE optional blocking of 900 and 976 numbers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site List No cost for these tax services „ Customers with past due bills may qualify for special payment If you do not see a site on this list near you, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to find the nearest VITA location and its days and hours of operation. arrangements on outstanding local charges Adelante, Inc. Appointment necessary Electronic filing available JJJ You qualify if you participate in one of the following 520 Broadway Street No electronic filing Oregon Public Library Toledo, OH 43602 Assistance in Spanish and 3340 Dustin Road programs (419) 244-8440 English Oregon, OH 43616 OR your income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level: Hrs: Mon 5:00-:00pm, Fri East Toledo Senior Activities (419) 259-5250 8:00am-6:00pm, Center Starts: 2/14/06 Sat 9:00am-2:00pm 1001 White St. Hrs: Tues. 9:00am-1:00pm „ Vivienda Publica Federal/Seccion 8 Walk-ins or appointment Toledo, OH 43605 Appointment required „ Cupones de Alimentos available (419) 691-2254 Handicapped accessible Handicapped accessible Starts: 2/16/06 No electronic filing „ Asistencia por Incapacidad Assistance in Spanish and Hrs: Thurs 12:noon-3:00pm Rossford Public Library English Appointment required 720 Dixie Highway „ Programa de Asistencia de Energia para Vivienda (HEAP) Aurora González Comm. & Handicapped accessible Rossford, OH 43460 Family Resource Center No electronic filing (419) 666-0924 „ Medicaid 1949 Broadway Must be 60 years old or older Hrs: Wed. 12:noon-4:00pm „ Programa Trabaja Primero de Ohio (Asistencia Temporera para Toledo, OH 43609 Friendly Center Appointment necessary (419) 244-0666 1324 N. Superior Street Handicapped accessible Familias Necesitadas (TANF) Hrs: Mon. and Wed. 5:00pm- Toledo, Ohio 43604 No electronic filing 7:00pm (419) 243-1289 Wood County Senior Center „ Ingreso de Seguridad Suplementario (SSI or SSD) Appointment required Hrs: Mon. 9:00am-12:noon 305 N. Main Street Programa de Almuerzo Gratis, Almuerzos Escuela Nacional Handicapped accessible Tues./Wed. 1:30pm-4:30pm Bowling Green, OH 43402 „ Electronic filing available Thurs. 9:00am-12:noon (419) 353-5661 JJJ Assistance in Spanish and Not handicapped accessible Starts: 2/8 – 4/12/06 For all the savings and program details English Genoa Senior Center Hrs: AARP- Wed 12:noon- Ohio Lifeline Llame hoy al 1.800.201.4099 Mayores Senior Center 514 Main Street 4:00pm 2 Aurora González Drive Genoa, OH 43430 VITA- March 18th and 25th only Toledo, OH 43609 (419) 855-4491 9:00am-2:15pm (419) 242-1144 Call for information and Appointment required personal touch JJJ advanced communications Hrs: Tuesday 9:00am-12:noon appointment Handicapped accessible Handicapped accessible Handicapped accessible Electronic filing for VITA only • ¡e-laprensa.com! Over 2,500 subscribers receive the digital version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • Feb/febrero 8, 2006 www.laprensa1.com Page 21

Early Intervention Specialist COURT REPORTER Social Work SERVICE & SUPPORT SPECIALIST Professional needed to work with infants and Toledo Municipal Court is seeking a court re- toddlers (ages 0-5 years) who are at risk or have porter, graduate of an accredited court reporting Professional need to support individuals with developmental delays. Must be able to provide program or school, with experience in computer- mental retardation and/or developmental disabili- service coordination and developmentally appro- aided transcription of stenograph notes. The ability ties in determining and pursuing life goals, and priate activities using a family-centered approach. to interact in a courteous and professional manner maintaining the individual focus while coordinating Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood with diverse populations is required. Ability to services. Bachelor degree in social work, counsel- Education, Special Education, Social Work, Nurs- operate a stenograph machine at the rate of at least ing or related area. Master degree preferred. Two ing or related area plus two of the last six years of 225 words per minute is required. Strong preference (2) years of experience in coordinating, evaluating experience working with infants and toddlers that for a computer-literate candidate with Eclipse NT and/or implementing community services for indi- are at-risk or developmentally delayed and their CAT software experience. Start rate $38,224. Full viduals with MR/DD or in a related area. Competi- families in a professional, full-time, paid, super- rate of $42,471. tive salary and excellent benefits. Send résumé to: vised position. One year of service coordination experience preferred. Must possess or be willing to Résumé with cover letter explaining how you Lucas County Board of MR?DD work towards Ohio Department of MRDD certifica- meet the qualifications must be submitted by 4:30 2001 Collingwood Blvd. tion in early intervention. Must have a good driving p.m., February 27, 2006 to the Human Resources Toledo, Ohio 43620 record/motor vehicle report. We offer a competitive Officer, Judges’ Division, Toledo Municipal Court, Attn: Human Resources? MAK salary and excellent benefits. Send cover letter and 555 North Erie, Toledo, Ohio 43624. Applicants résumé by 02/17/06 to: must be a resident of Toledo, Washington Township E.O.E. or Ottawa Hills or willing to relocate. Equal Oppor- Lucas County Board of MRDD, tunity Employer. Instructor in Film Studies Needed Human Resources/DP, The Bowling Green State University Depart- 2001 Collingwood Blvd., ment of Theatre and Film has an opening for an Toledo, OH 43620. th Hold the Date MARCH 18 for Instructor in the area of film studies. This is a one- Conexiones—A Michigan Gathering of year, non-renewable appointment. Primary duties Equal Opportunity Employer Latino Cultural Workers, Artists, include teaching undergraduate courses in film Educators, Performers, Presenters studies, including Introduction to Film and a survey course in film history. Manager, NW Ohio Greenhouse and Scholars. Nurseries Project Qualifications: PhD, MFA, or ABD in film or A day of creative informal conversations, plan- The University of Toledo related area. Documented effectiveness as a ning and arts sharing to strengthen the teacher of undergraduate film studies classes. cultural connections across Michigan’s Latino (Job # 900142): This position has the respon- Applicants should send letter of application along communities sibility for managing the northwest Ohio green- with vitae and three letters of reference with com- When: Saturday, March 18th house cluster initiative. Duties include: acting as a plete contact information. Finalists will be required 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. liaison between the cluster champion, the Maumee to provide transcript of highest degree earned. 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Tardeada/Pena Valley Growers Advisory Board, university re- Deadline for applications must be postmarked by Where: Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Lansing, searchers, and consultants hired to work on the February 20, 2006 to: MI initiative; acting as a liaison between the northwest Hosts: Artes Unidas de Michigan, with support Ohio greenhouse cluster and other clusters in the Search Committee/Film Studies from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural region, particularly the alternative energy and trans- Department of Theatre and Film Affairs and Creole Gallery, Lansing, MI. For portation clusters; acting as a liaison between the Bowling Green State University more information, contact: [email protected] greenhouse cluster and city, county, and regional Bowling Green, OH 43403-0180 economic development agencies in northwest Ohio; working with local media to attain maximum expo- sure for Maumee Valley Growers; assisting in the Foster Parents LUCAS METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (LMHA) writing of reports and publications in support of and can help change the resulting from the northwest Ohio greenhouse clus- lives of teens. NOTICE TO FIRMS ter initiative. A structured, caring home and TEMPORARY SERVICES A successful candidate must hold a bachelor’s consistent caregiver degree in a related field and a Master’s of Business will make a NOTICE OF Administration. 2 years of experience running a difference. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS private business, managing federally funded projects, organizing conferences and workshops Daily pay, This is an invitation to submit a sealed proposal for The Lucas Metropolitan and serving as the principal point of contact for the excellent training Housing Authority services. Sealed proposals will be received at the: media is required. and support. Human Resources Department The salary range for this position is $50,000 - Call Family The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority $54,000 and the position will work 30 hour per week. Connections in 435 Nebraska Avenue Toledo and Findlay P.O. Box 477 To apply, submit a cover letter (include position 419-861-2460 or Toledo, OH 43697-0477 title and job #), a resume, as well as the names and 1-888-513-8085. contact information for three professional refer- until 11:00 a.m., (ET), February 21, 2006 for: ences to: The University of Toledo, Human Re- ADVERTISE IN sources Department, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390; TEMPORARY SERVICES Fax (419) 530-1490; or email [email protected]. LA PRENSA! LUCAS METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY Use only one method of application. Call (419) 870-6565 TOLEDO, OH 43697-0477 www.laprensa1.com Résumés must be received by Friday, February The proposal envelope shall be sealed and clearly marked with the bid 24, 2006. number and shall be addressed to: The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority, AVON Director of Human Resources, 435 Nebraska Avenue, P.O. Box 477, Toledo, OH The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, PRODUCTS 43697-0477. The LMHA reserves the right to reject any, part of any, or all bids Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and to waive formalities in bidding. and Educator. Shop Avon at home or in your office with Firms are further advised that in accordance with the provision of January personal delivery. To 27, 1972, Executive Order by the Governor of Ohio, discrimination on the basis MENTORS WANTED: start your own of age, race, color, sex or handicap/disability against an employee or applicant for employment is prohibited. The contractor shall take affirmative action to Catholic Social Services of Oakland County - Business today, con- ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during Hispanic Outreach Services is looking for adult tact: Sanya at: employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, national origin, mentors to work with children (8 to 14 years old). 419-242-4416 or ancestry, gender or handicap/disability. 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COORDINATOR Mental Health Clinician, at El Centro “La Familia” GENERAL ASSISTANT APPLICATIONS in Pontiac, Michigan. Duties include: responsible for OF OPERATIONS MANAGER DIRECTOR, DEVELOPER the delivery of direct and indirect treatment services INFORMATION MIDAMERICAN to persons presenting for treatment of severe emo- UNIVERSITY COMPLIANCE tional disorder and mental illness. Screens consum- CENTER FOR DINING Student Financial TECHNOLOGY ers through clinical interview to determine service Aid, Academic SERVICES CONTEMPORARY needs. Makes assessments, develops diagnostic SERVICES impressions (when appropriate), interprets referral Bowling Green State MUSIC STUDENT Affairs information, and recommends treatment course for Bowling Green University Bowling Green State consumers. Must have a good knowledge and skill AFFAIRS base with computers and electronic record keeping State University University Bowling Green The Applications and ability to maintain information in clinical electronic State University database and written records as necessary. At least The Assistant Director, Developer position is This position assists one year experience with adults and/or substance Compliance is respon- the key role in adminis- in all levels of activities abuse and ability to run groups. Participates as a team sible for the oversight and The General Manager tering and maintaining sponsored by or asso- member in case conferences and acts as a liaison and supervision of verifica- is responsible for day- all aspects of system conduit with psychiatrists, school personnel and/or tion and certification pro- ciated with the to-day operations of a application for BGSU. community providers. Main responsibilities include cessing as well as inter- MidAmerican Center for individual & family therapy and therapeutic groups. Residential Dining Cen- preting compliance is- This position is required Contemporary Music Salary range: $ 38,000 to $46,000 a year plus ter or Retail Operations sues with federal and to write both functional (MACCM). This encom- benefits. Center such as the state financial aid award- and technical specifi- passes both organizing Qualifications: Must possess a Master’s Degree Bowen-Thompson Stu- ing; analyzing data and cations as well as code, from an accredited college or University with a major writing ad hoc programs and assisting with imple- dent Union. Duties in- test conversions, inter- in Social Work, Psychology, or Related Human Ser- for reporting purposes; mentation of activities. vices field, be bilingual (English/Spanish) & Have clude staff manage- performing internal office faces and/or reports Michigan Board certification or licensure commensu- ment, budgeting, in- audits; and overseeing using specified pro- Minimum qualifica- rate with education (Social Work, Professional Coun- ventory management, the U.S. Department of gramming languages tions: Bachelor’s degree selor, or Limited License Psychologist). Call (248) menu planning, market- Education’s Quality As- and application sys- required. Master’s De- 858-5317 or mail your résumé to: ing, student schedul- surance Program. Veri- tems (such as but not Sonia Acosta, PhD gree in music, with an El Centro “La Familia” –Easter Seals ing, policy and proce- fication processing is defined as reviewing fed- limited to SQR, emphasis in new music 35 W. Huron, Suite 200 Pontiac, MI 48342 dure enforcement and eral tax returns, citizen- PeopleSoft Application and composition pre- e-mail: [email protected] service management. ship eligibility, veterans Engine, COBOL, ferred. 1-2 yrs. exp. in The General Manager benefits analysis, enroll- PyraMED, QS1, and marketing, program- ment verification in terms Real Estate and Related Areas reports to the Senior Antek). ming, and event plan- Associate Director of of appropriate class hours to the value of financial ning for performing arts. 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Programmer Analyst Buyer Program Manager, Children and Family The University of Toledo Services Parker Hannifin Corporation, a Fortune 500 com- (Job # 1976): This position has the responsibil- pany, has an immediate opening for a Buyer at its Unison Behavioral Health Group is seeking a ity for the development and support of departmental Metamora, Ohio facility. The core responsibilities of Program Manager to provide clinical supervision and enterprise class administrative systems. Pri- this position will be to obtain the best quality, service and management of therapy programs and services mary responsibilities include development and and value for products and services through effec- with a primary focus on children and family services. support of relational database systems, develop- tive bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Qualified candidates must have current clinical ment in various vendor-supplied systems, analyz- Meets manufacturing requirements, identifies and licensure from Ohio such as a LPCC or LISW and at ing business requirements and developing specifi- selects suppliers, initiates purchase order and ar- least five years experience as a clinician in a mental cations, preparing end-user documentation and ranges for delivery. Evaluate lean practices and the health setting. Experience working with children’s maintaining liaison with business users. ability to implement those practices in the procure- programs is required. Previous supervisory and ment field. program development experience is preferred. A successful candidate must hold an associ- Position offers a four-day work week. Send resume ates’ degree or certification in information technol- Requirements for this position include a Bach- with salary requirements to: ogy, computer science, or closely related field is elors Degree in Business Administration or related required; bachelor’s preferred. One to three years field with 2-3 years procurement experience in a of application development experience, including manufacturing environment. Experience working demonstrated ability in analysis is required. Pro- with commodity of products consisting of castings ficiency in one or more programming languages and machined components preferred. Working such as PL/SQL, Perl, Visual Basic, C, C++, or knowledge of computer applications is required. Java is preferred. Experience with SunGard SCT Certificate in Human Resources- PMCS Banner or other Oracle-based systems is pre- Purchasing Management (CPM) certificate pre- 1425 Starr Avenue ferred. ferred. Toledo, OH 43605 Fax 419.936.7574 The salary range for this position is $35,000 - Please respond with cover letter, resume and Email: [email protected] $40,000 per year. salary requirements no later than February 25, 2006 to: EOE To apply, submit a cover letter (include position title and job #), a resume, as well as the names and contact information for three professional refer- Job Coaches ences to: The University of Toledo, Human Re- sources Department, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390; Progressive behavioral health care organiza- Fax (419) 530-1490; or email [email protected] tion is seeking energetic, dependable profession- . Use only one method of application. als to provide job coaching and job development services to clients on a contingency basis. Two Resumes must be received by Friday, February years teaching/training experience required. De- 17, 2006. gree plus teaching/training experience preferred. Duties include analyzing jobs and work environ- The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, ments, training clients to perform their job duties, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer EOE M/F/D/V and actively developing job opportunities for cli- and Educator. ents. Must be proficient and accurate in computer use. Valid driver’s license, good driving record Logistics Supervisor required. Send resume and salary expectations by 2/15/06 to Vocational Specialist Parker Hannifin Corporation, a Fortune 500 com- Career Connections, Attn: pany, has an immediate opening for a Logistic Energetic, dependable mental health profes- Human Resources (JCT), Supervisor at its Metamora, Ohio facility. The core sional needed to provide psychosocial and voca- 4334 Secor Rd., responsibilities of this position will be to manage the tional assessments, and coordinate linkage be- Toledo, OH 43623-4234, direction and daily activities of the Division’s move- tween clients and employers. Bachelor’s degree in or fax to 419-720-6103, ment of domestic and international inventory sup- social work or mental health related field required, or e-mail to [email protected]. plus 1 year vocational rehab experience; or plies and production products. Focus on strategic, tactical and operational plants within a lean enter- Associate’s degree with 3 years vocational rehab EOE. experience; or 5 years experience providing voca- prise environment concentrating on people, organi- tional rehabilitation services. Preference given to zation, process and informational technology. Man- licensed candidate (Ohio LSW or PC). Duties in- age personnel in the transportation, receiving and Nursing Manager clude assessing client readiness for employment, shipping departments. identifying client interests/skills, developing em- Exciting opportunity for RN or APN to provide ployment opportunities, and evaluating worksite/ Bachelors Degree in business, engineering or supply chain management required with certifica- direct care and management leadership to our employee job match. Must be proficient and accu- growing team of professional nurses working in rate in computer use. Valid driver’s license and tion in transportation preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years experience in transportation and logistics developmental and mental health pediatric outpa- good driving record required. Send resume with tient settings. Requires Ohio license and the cover letter and salary expectations by 2/15/06 to required. Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend passion to provide expert care and extraordinary proper automation opportunities. Must have ad- service. Prior management and psychiatric expe- Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, rience with children preferred. Duties include Attn: Human Resources (VS), vanced computer skills and be able to understand electronic processing. Excellent written, verbal and personnel management, program planning and 4334 Secor Rd., implementation, direct care/medical management Toledo, OH 43623-4234, interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. of patients, coordination of nursing services with or fax to 419-720-6103, other clinical and administrative departments. or e-mail to [email protected]. Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices. Qualified candidates may submit resume with cover letter and salary requirements by 2/15/06 to EOE. Please respond with cover letter, resume and salary requirements no later than February 25, 2006 to: Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, Attn: Human Resources (NM), NOTICE OF SPANISH SPEAKING 4334 Secor Rd., COMMISSION MEETINGS Toledo, OH 43623-4234, or fax to 419-720-6103 The FEBRUARY meeting of the Ohio Commis- or e-mail to [email protected]. sion on Hispanic/Latino Affairs will be held on Friday, February 10, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. Room East EOE. B-31st. floor, Riffe Building, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio. Changes to this schedule will be posted on our website: www.ochla.ohio.gov. The Board will hold his annual retreat on Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ofelia’s Perfumería, Joyería, the Hampton Inn and Suites, Crew Room, 501 North High Street, Columbus. Perfumes, Mary Kay también! Anyone having matters to bring before the Com- mission, contact the Commission office at (614) EOE M/F/D/V 466-8333. 419-704-2773

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