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Fonda de Hollywood y a la 2558 Parkway Plaza, Maumee elected to the Toledo Board generate a larger voter dramaturga Eve Ensler en 419.725.6001 or toll free of Education, served as the turnout. They [voters] can “I just cannot take una marcha de protesta 866.49.MONEY City of Toledo’s activist look at me and see that I am anything for granted this contra los asesinatos de Director of Affirmative an experienced time,” said López. She is mujeres en esta ciudad • Purchase or Refinance Action, and now finds administrator, dedicated to hoping that her track record fronteriza. • Debt Consolidation herself on the threshold of giving back to and serving and her dedication will help Alrededor de un millar • Home Improvement making a major countywide the community. 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Your DetroiTolédo Connection • Tinta con sabor • For Holiday Flowers: Call JOHN RAMON’S FLOWERS 313-842-8461 • Página 2 La Prensa February/febrero 18, 2004 Most Democrats in Senate race want more options grants, and perhaps as many publican Sen. Peter Fitzgerald, Then and Now for illegals as 11 million, live in the United say they support bipartisan By CHRISTOPHER WILLS States illegally. Illinois is home federal legislation that would Associated Press Writer to about 500,000 of them. They make it easier for states to Over the years, the Latino Student Union (LSU) has associated itself SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP): typically work low-paying offer lower, in-state college with the struggles of the Chicano movement and its ideals. By acting as a The millions of immigrants service jobs, from lawn care to tuition to the children of ille- living and working illegally in washing dishes to picking fruit. gal immigrants. They reject driving force to better the lives of the people it represented, we attempted the United States deserve a Bush’s answer is to recog- legislation that would require to bring to the forefront the issues that faced our community. chance at legal status and even- nize illegal immigrants already local police to enforce immi- Throughout the years however, this movement has evolved—namely, tually even citizenship, the working here by giving them gration laws and detain sus- Democrats contending for the permission to stay in the coun- pected violators. the LSU has emerged to become a combination of not only Chicano U.S. Senate nomination gen- try for three years if their em- Some states allow illegal students, but students of many ethnic backgrounds. erally agree. ployer sponsors them. People immigrants to get drivers li- “The undocumented work- now living in other countries censes, and the idea is being We have always taken pride in this diversity and have felt that all ers currently in this country would be able to apply for the considered in Illinois. benefits of membership should be extended to everyone, including and woven into the fabric of temporary status. Chico, Obama and Cook scholarships. We celebrate these efforts and diversity at all of our events our lives are not simply strang- The president’s proposal County Treasurer Maria ers to be deported,’’ state Sen. would not allow them to bring Pappas support the idea, say- including our scholarship dance, scheduled at the Student Union Barack Obama said. their families or provide a ing it makes sense to ensure Auditorium on March 6, 2004. The candidates reject Presi- mechanism for them to even- that even illegal immigrants By allowing any member to be eligible to receive these financial funds, dent Bush’s recent proposal to tually become U.S. citizens. are properly trained and in- grant temporary worker status The Democratic Senate sured. It also would discour- LSU honors all of our cultures, not just one in particular. to many illegal immigrants candidates (except Joyce age the sale of fake documents As members, we feel that those who dedicate themselves to the because it would not offer them Washington, who did not re- and false IDs, which will im- a chance at permanent status. spond to questions) argue the prove security, they say. mission of the LSU of “Unidos y Diversos” (Unified and Diversified) and They split over granting Bush proposal is inhumane Skinner and Hull say it who take on an active role in the organization should be rewarded by drivers licenses to illegal im- and impractical. might be OK to grant licenses having the opportunity to receive financial assistance. migrants and how much em- They say illegal immi- as part of broader immigra- phasis to put on security mea- grants risked their lives enter- tion reforms. Comptroller Dan This year marks this evolution with the First Annual Scholarship sures at the nation’s borders. ing the country, work hard Hynes says the decision should Dance presented by the LSU. We cordially invite everyone and most Businessman Blair Hull, for and pay most of the same taxes be left to the states. instance, argues the solution is citizens pay. Any solution The candidates advocate especially, the community to attend. Come and see why our motto is to make life better for people ought to give them a chance to secure borders, especially “Unidos y Diversos.” in their home countries so they live in the United States le- when it comes to preventing Come out and see Grupo Vida from San Antonio, TX and La Nueva won’t want to risk death to gally with their families, the terrorists from entering the cross the U.S. border _ a bor- candidates say, or illegal im- country. But they differ on Onda from Adrian, MI. der he says can never be fully migrants will have no real in- how much importance to give For information on sponsorship or advertising, call the LSU office at secured. centive to come “out of the to border patrols when it comes (419) 530-4326. The dance will take place from 9:00PM to 2:00AM. “It’s not effective. You shadows.” to illegal immigration. could send the National Guard That aside, several candi- Skinner advocates much The price for admission to this year’s Scholarship Dance is $20.00 per and you could still get across dates said Bush’s proposal tougher enforcement than what person in advance, and $25.00 per person at the door. The charge for the border,’’ he said. “You might just postpone problems is currently in place, perhaps could send the entire Army.’’ instead of fundamentally even involving the military. students is $10.00—Members of LSU, University of Toledo That’s exactly what Nancy changing the fact that millions Hynes also says enforcement Skinner says should be con- of people are here illegally. is key to solving the problem of sidered. The radio talk-show “What would happen after illegal border crossings, but he host says immigration reforms three years and one day? Are emphasizes using high-tech should be coupled with you then subject to deporta- monitoring equipment. tougher border enforcement, tion?’’ asked Gery Chico, an The others tend to focus On Tuesday, perhaps including the military. attorney and former head of more on overhauling the im- March 2nd “We’re not doing enough the Chicago school system. migration process and help- at the borders,’’ she said. “I Bush has offered few details. ing other countries economi- Vote For think it is a homeland security The candidates, vying for cally so their citizens won’t Chris Rothgery, issue.’’ the Democratic nomination to want to sneak into the United Some 8 million immi- run for the seat of retiring Re- States. Lorain County Municipal Court La Prensa Newspaper Staff Judge

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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 • February/febrero 18, 2004 La Prensa Page 3 Federal judge orders permanent resident New federal prosecutor takes over status for 22,000 investigation of Ciudad Juarez the government failed for By Steve Karnowski send a message to the CIUDAD JUAREZ, México Victims’ family added that it was her various reasons to use all the AP Writer government,” said Nadine (AP): The new federal members and Mexican and allotted slots, leaving nearly mission “to make sure Wettstein, director of the prosecutor appointed to international activists have 22,000 applicants stuck on justice is done in a fast MINNEAPOLIS (AP): A foundation’s Legal Action investigate over a decade of long demanded that federal the waiting list. The and expeditious way.” federal judge ordered the Center. killings of women in this prosecutors take over all of government to grant government claimed that the border city said Monday she the unsolved murders. permanent resident status to A Justice Department unused slots expired at the will review the more than Democratic nearly 22,000 people spokesman in Washington end of each fiscal year. 200 unsolved cases to Last year, federal Primaries/ nationwide who have been said the agency hadn’t seen determine whether her office investigators took over the Kyle disagreed, saying Caucuses, granted asylum but faced the decision and would have should take over some of cases of 14 of the Juarez the government is legally years of bureaucratic delays. to review it before deciding them. slayings, saying there was obligated to fill those slots. 2004 what its next step would be. evidence that they may have Federal judge Richard María López Urbina, a been slain by an organ- On the work permits February 10, 2004 Kyle on Thursday also Kyle’s decision means former head of the federal trafficking ring. issue, the judge said the law Virginia ordered the government to nearly 22,000 asylum Justice Department in clearly requires the make sure that all asylum holders who are at the top of northern Coahuila state, also In México, murder is Kerry 52% government to issue them to holders in the country have the waiting list should get said establishing a DNA data normally a state crime, but Edwards27% all asylum holders, that it proper documents showing green cards soon, and a bank and a victims’ registry federal investigators can take Clark 9% can’t require them to reapply they are eligible to work. shorter wait for will be a top priority. over an investigation when Dean 7% for those documents approximately 130,000 there is evidence of a federal annually at a cost of $120 as The judge said the applicants who will remain Mexican authorities offense, such as organ Tennessee it now does, and that the government had “botched” on the list, Wettstein said. estimate that 258 women trafficking. Kerry 41.1% permits must remain valid as its legal obligation to do that, She estimated it will still take have been killed over the Edwards26.7% along as a person has saying its violations were 12 to 13 years to clear the past decade in Juarez, across “I will analyze all Clark 23.1% asylum. suggestions and “so widespread, so backlog unless Congress the U.S. border from El Paso, Dean 4.3% egregious, and so plainly Texas. Nearly 100 of these recommendations by both changes the law. Kyle gave both sides 60 harmful ... as to constitute killings fell into a pattern the state government and days to negotiate a schedule February 14, 2004 nothing short of a national Delays in getting where the victims were (non-governmental groups) for complying with his order, DC Caucuses embarrassment.” permanent residency mean sexually assaulted, strangled that have been involved in or he’ll set the deadlines Kerry 47% delays in getting citizenship, and dumped in the nearby these cases,” said López, Sharpton 20% His order came in a because a permanent himself. desert. who was scheduled to meet Dean 17% class-action lawsuit filed on resident must wait five years privately with some of the On the Net: American Edwards10% behalf of asylum holders by before becoming a citizen. Mexican and victims’ mothers late the American Immigration Immigration Law international human rights Monday. Law Foundation of Under federal law, the Foundation: http:// groups put the number of Nevada Washington, D.C. government can give www.ailf.org; U.S. Juarez victims at more than López said it may take Kerry 63% permanent resident status to Citizenship and Immigration 300 since 1993, when the awhile before her newly Dean 17% “We think it’s a very 10,000 refugees each fiscal Services: http:// body of the first victim was created office produces any Edwards10% strong opinion and should year. But from 1994 to 2002, www.uscis.gov found. tangible results, but she

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Since also the Director of the his wife, Gayle, and two Annual showcase local that do not include the option 1999, many MEChA Lorain County Children and children, Allison and entrepreneurship and culture Latino of permanent residency. chapters—the majority of Families Counsel. He has Nathan. on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the “Write, call, or fax which are in the southwest asked for a hearing before College Center Mall Scholarship President Bush, thanking him portion of the United the U.S. Merit Systems • The Coalition of building at LCCC, from 5:00 for his intention to address States—have broadened its Protection Board after the Hispanic Issues and until 9:00PM. immigration reform and his membership to include all U.S. Office of Special Progress (CHIPS) will host The showcase will Day recognition of the Latinos and not just Mexicans or Mexican- Counsel made an inquiry as a candidates’ forum for feature local entrepreneurs contributions of immigrants with the Toledo Americans. to whether his running for primary election candidates, and restaurants displaying to the country, but telling this position in the March 2 6:00 to 8:30PM, on him that any immigration However, what disturb and selling their products as Mud Hens many of the students are the partisan primary violated the Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the St. reform program should well as entertainers from the include the option of third and fifth words, namely: Hatch Act. Joseph Community Center, area—such as Cierra Chicano and Aztlán. Both are st July 18, permanent residency for the The Hatch Act forbids 21 Street and Broadway, Barrios—featuring the immigrant.” strictly Mexican derived and a state or local employee Lorain. The public is invited community’s cultural According to FLOC, many Latinos from other from running for a partisan to attend. For more diversity. 2004 letters can be mailed to countries feel uncomfortable political office if the agency information, contact David Admission is $2 for President George W. Bush, with these words as part of that the employee works for Arredondo at 440-282-4733 adults or two cans of food, The White House, the moniker of the receives funds from the or Richard Romero at 440- which will be donated to Washington, DC 20500. You organization. Aguilar and Alvarado federal government. 213-7329. Harvest for Hunger. can call the White House also urged listeners to attend If there is a preliminary Children 12 and under are direct at 202-456-1111 or fax finding of a violation of the • Rep. Joe Koziura, your comments to the White the organization’s annual free. scholarship dance, to be held Hatch Act, Crespo’s options incumbent State House at 202-456-2461. Call the LCCC Student this year on Saturday, March are: 1) to withdraw from the Representative of the 56th Life Office at 1-800-995- MEChA is now LSU at 6 at UT’s Student Union primary, 2) terminate his District, will be hosting a 5222 (extension 4036) for UT Auditorium. Music will be employment, or 3) suffer fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. details. Also appearing on provided by that sensational sanctions if he refuses 26 at Rosewood Place in Toledo Mud LatinoMix were Francisco show band, Grupo Vida, of options 1 and 2. Lorain. Chicken Paprikash Editor’s Note: Anyone Hens Aguilar and Cristina San Antonio, Texas, along with La Nueva Onda of will be served from 5:30 to with newsworthy items or vs. Alvarado, the president and • Lorain County 7:30PM. Rep. Koziura will community events should treasurer of the University of Adrian, Michigan and Somos 3 of Toledo. Prosecutor Jeffrey Manning, be talking with constituents contact Rico at La Prensa in Durham Bulls Toledo’s Latino Student Prepaid admission is $20. 54, died Feb. 13—he was about the problems facing Toledo at 419.870.6565 or Tickets on sale Union (LSU), respectively. believed to have suffered a the district and state, as well Both explained that the One can purchase tickets at Richard Romero in Lorain at El Camino Real restaurants cardiac arrest at EMH as his solutions to these soon. Latino students at UT elected 440.213.7329, or email at to change the name of the (Oregon and Toledo) and Regional Medical Center, problems. 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Kate del Castillo del pequeño exige que se Toledo for 20 noticias breves de cinco en la carcel, con la iniciará la filmación de la realice nuevamente la farandula….. esperanza de salir el 23 de película American Visa en further febrero de la prisión donde mayo próximo. 18. Paulina Rubio y Luis 1. El escándalo de la semana se encuentra. Fonsi se encuentran en los adventures fue protagonizado por Thalía 12. Sara Maldonado será primeros puestos de y Paulina Rubio cuando la 6. El escándalo se desató una de las protagonista de popularidad en Dora the Explorer is a chica dorada llegó cuando se rumoró que la película La Ultima noche Centroamérica. Mientras que half-hour animated sorpresivamente, a la Sergio Andrade había sido que se filmará en marzo Maná y Thalía triunfaron en children’s television series presentación del disco de golpeado y violado dentro próximo. 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México beats United States Both national Mexican México jugó sin ACP hosts 2nd session on television networks temor ante EEUU merits of the trades 4-0 to take Olympics berth broadcast the game live. GUADALAJARA, México (continued from page 16) by John Rice North of the border, it could (AP): México jugó sin AP Writer be seen only at 190 ningún temor y por primera apprenticeship for a Rachel Pacheco restaurants scattered across vez en el torneo se mostró carpenter or electrician was discussed the 4-year GUADALAJARA, México the 50 states. contundente frente al arco, lo five years. To apply, one apprenticeship program with (AP), Feb. 11: First, it was que representó la clave para needed an application fee of baseball. Now, it’s soccer. the Operating Engineers, Spontaneous golear 4-0 a Estados Unidos $20, a birth certificate, Local 18, which is based in y conseguir el pase a los México is steadily celebrations broke out in the documentation of ones high Cygnet, Ohio. Pacheco has trimming the roster of U.S. streets of Guadalajara and Juegos Olímpicos de Atenas, school diploma or GED, and been in the program for one athletes headed to the México City after the match. dijo el argentino Ricardo school transcripts. year and enjoys her Athens Olympics. Lavolpe, técnico de los The apprenticeship to apprenticeship in the use and The U.S. team featured aztecas. «Jugamos sin temor become an ironworker was operation of heavy A relentless Mexican World Cup players Landon y como lo veníamos four years with the additional equipment. soccer team overwhelmed Donovan and DaMarcus haciendo; con la confianza requirement of 200 hours of Pacheco is a graduate the U.S. defense and stifled de que tenemos un mejor Diego Martínez and Beasley who helped beat classes. Construction of the of Woodward High School the U.S. offense last juego que ellos y fuimos Ismael Iniguez also scored for México 2-0 in the 2002 mammoth bridge at I-280 and and is currently a junior at Tuesday for a 4-0 victory contundentes», dijo Lavolpe new schools and libraries and the region’s last México, which would have World Cup. the University of Toledo. She al término del encuentro were examples of work remaining place in the had more goals if not for is majoring in psychology, Costa Rica defeated realizado en el estadio available for ironworkers. but wants to go into law. Olympics. leaping saves by D.J. Honduras 2-0 earlier Jalisco de esta ciudad. A representative of the More information on Countess and a blown open- The defeat followed a Tuesday for the other «Es importantísimo (el ironworkers said, “You can’t the trades and ACP can be net shot by Iniguez. 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The victory collapsed on February 16th, Myernick, whose under-23 winning more than it lost la selección Sub-23 “is very important, because killing three ironworkers and squad beat México 3-1 last against a team that thinks of pueden pelear el puesto (the players) are going to face injuring five. year. itself as the region’s many more challenges, a cualquiera en la powerhouse. The greatest The Mexicans possibly in the World Cup in mayor. «Tenemos que repeatedly lofted passes dent to México’s pride came 2006,” said México coach darle juventud, refresco, Burkett & Sons, Inc. into a penalty box flooded in the second round of the with attackers who often Ricardo LaVolpe, who also World Cup in South Korea. una nueva generación RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES slipped loose from guides the main national team. que tiene que ser estos FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT confused U.S. defenders. 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Bailes y La Spanish Spanglish LA PRENSA’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Church Música Radio February 21, 9:00-11:30AM; meet Danny Contreras, candidate for Lucas By Rico Services: County Sheriff, at Taquería Jalisco, 1244 S. Broadway, Toledo. OHIO: Evangelical Assemblies Programs Toledo: of God 419.244.4601. 705 Lodge Club Dreamers, 319 Toledo, Ohio 43609 LatinoMix February 22, 9:15PM-1:00AM; La Inspiracion (10-piece salsa band) will Superior Street; salsa, me- Pastor Moses Rodríguez WCWA1230AM be performing at Fifth Avenue, Comerica Park Bldg., downtown Detroit. rengue, bachata, cumbia, Miér., 7:00 p.m. with February 24 (7:00 PM), and February 25 (10:30 AM,7:00 PM), Dora & reggae every Saturday, Dom., 11:00 a.m. Nayeli, Tony Rios, and 9:00PM to 2:30AM; DJ 419-385-6418 Rico Pico The Explorer, live at the Stranahan Theater. Three shows; tickets on sale Joel Vilchez; $5 cover; la- First Spanish Church of God Toledo, OH through Ticket Master and Stranahan Theater. Call 419-474-1333. dies get a free margarita 1331 E. Broadway domingo, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Toledo, Ohio 43605 419-241-1944 February 24, 5:00-7:00PM; Open House at the Mexican Consulate, when coming in; free salsa Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00 p.m. lessons 9:00-10:00PM; Penobscot Bldg., suite 830, 645 Griswold Ave., Detroit; refreshments; Mier. & Vier., 7:00 p.m. BGU 88.1 FM, 419.699.3269. Sab., 6:00 p.m. RSVP by Feb. 20 at email: [email protected] or call Club Mystique, 3122 419-693-5895 La Unica with Freddie G, 313.964.4515 or fax 313.964.4522. Andres, Maribel, Airport Hwy [The Atrium], Iglesia Bautista March 6, 9:00PM to 2:30AM; The Latino Student Union’s annual salsa, merengue, & hip El Buen Pastor & Geraldo hop; Thurs is Ladies Night 521 Spencer Road Bowling Green, OH scholarship baile; the University of Toledo Student Union; entertainment by with DJ Tony Rios; Fri- Toledo, Ohio 43609 domingo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the awesome showband Grupo Vida of San Antonio, Texas plus La Nueva Rev. 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López Make no mistake about it; Student Union from 1991- 2nd Annual Toledo Mud Hens vs. (Continued from page 1) López is one tough 92. Latino Durham Bulls negotiator. “I got the López served as president Tickets on sale soon. of Affirmative Action reputation that Anita will of the Hispanic Law Scholarship because “I couldn’t do the kick your butt,” she says. Student’s Association during her final year at the Sponsored and fundraising I needed to do in “I wasn’t in there to win a University of Toledo College Day my old position. I could not personality contest or to be promoted by: of Law. She received her JD with the Toledo La Prensa at the deal with people whose Miss Congeniality. I was in May 1997 and began a contracts I made under there to change things,” she series of internships. Mud Hens Spanish American affirmative action. You can’t added. She joined the Toledo Fair July 18, 2004 Organization be out soliciting funds if you “There were a lot of people Housing Center in August have the final say on a who would smile in your face 1999 and served as general contract. and not do a thing to help counsel and Director of “Both Mayor Ford and I you. And the expectations Enforcement. were committed to trying to for me were always on the During 2000, López was one of the three co-founders bring integrity to every high side. They expected me In cooperation with the University of Toledo’s Associate Degree aspect of municipal to not just swim the length of of LOBOS, Latinos in Nursing Program government, and we the pool every day but to kill Organizing Barrios. The operated under a strong 10 sharks while I was in the three often went from door to door on Toledo’s East Side ethics policy. The mayor is a water. There was no to tell people about their visionary and he truly cares playbook to work from. I group. LATINO about what is best for the know I was effective at the Mayor Carty Finkbeiner city. I always followed his time even though I probably appointed her to Toledo’s FAMILIES! lead, and I was motivated by rubbed some people the Commission on Hispanic whether every action I took wrong way,” said López. Affairs. TAKE was the best thing to do for She is critical of some of “I am from South Toledo. him, the administration and the previous minority I grew up near South and ADVANTAGE!!! the community,” explained leaders that dominated the Broadway. I was very López. department when she took fortunate to be able to attend FREE HEALTH López is still serving the over. “It is one thing to turn Newbury School, where my people of Toledo in the city’s your cheek, but to turn your second grade teacher. Mr. SCREENINGS taxation division. head in the other direction is Charles Cohen, said I could Bridge of Health She concedes that as the another matter. I know what become a lawyer and inspired me to reach that goal.” López city’s Director of Affirmative they were thinking. Here’s told this reporter in 2001. Action she was a tough act to this young little Mexican girl López and her attorney/ WHEN: Every Tuesday and Wednesday born in 1969. How dare she follow. “I came into that husband Roman “Ray” Arce department after someone be judgmental and have two sons, Armand and TIME: 5PM-9PM on Tuesday and 1PM-6PM on Wednesday who had been there for 30 opinionated,” said López. Andres. She has served as years without the support of Born in Toledo and a President of the Latina Where: Adelante, Inc. 520 Broadway Street the mayor,” said López. lifelong resident of the city, Democratic Caucus and is an “My whole approach is López is one of eight children active member of the Lucas different. I have a track record of Minerva and Leandro County Democratic Party. of rocking the boat. There López. La Prensa will present full HELP US HELP OUR COMMUNITY were just too many good old López attended Newbury coverage of López’s Feb. 19 boys behind the scenes in Public School in South fundraiser at the Toledo Club The health community wants to know what health risks our community face. that department that were Toledo and graduated from in our next issue. used to the status quo. But Central Catholic High Meanwhile, just don’t call Call Maria Luisa Tufts today at 419-244-8440 to schedule an appointment. when they look back at my School in 1987. She received her A. Lo. Any report you’ve seen or heard that she is going tenure at the department, her Bachelor of Arts in ***all participants will receive a free dinner!!!*** to campaign under that Political Science from the they have to say ‘Wow, Anita designation is totally false, This program is made possible by a grant through the American Legacy Foundation. did a lot.’ And that’s because University of Toledo in she said. “I may be cheesy, Views expressed in this program and its materials do not necessarily represent the views I had a lot on my plate,” López 1994. López served as but I’m not that cheesy,” said said. president of MEChA-Latino López with a laugh. of the Foundation, its staff, or its Board of Directors.

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Rachel Pacheco, representative of the Operating Engineers, Local 18, Francisco Aguilar, Sesabio Duran, Carla Soto, Tony Rios, & Cristina Alvarado explaining the merits of her trade to Eddie Garcia of Delta, Ohio, at last week’s (back row) and Rafael Santiago & Linda Parra Bcharah (front row) as they appeared trade introductory session, hosted by ACP. on LatinoMix last Sunday in downtown Toledo. ACP hosts 2nd session on merits of trades Radio LatinoMix is both music and On February 9, the interest in the trades, a high choice, you are free to move community forum Alliance of Construction school diploma or GED, and around the United States and discuss with the listening Professionals (ACP) hosted legal status in the United even around the world,” said LatinoMix airs every DJs. While a variety of music audience FLOC’s letter its second gathering at the States. Ibarra. Sunday on WCWA 1230 is aired, dedications are writing campaign to the Sofia Quintero Arts and Ibarra informed the Representatives of all AM, from 8:00 to 10:00PM. taken, often live. administration in Cultural Center in south crowd, after they had dined eleven trades were on hand The listening epicenter is Community events are also Washington, D.C. Toledo, introducing on pop and pizza, that this to answer questions of those Toledo, with a radius that highlighted.concerning legalizing the approximately fifteen was a “learn and earn as you in attendance. Several reaches out to Fremont, Last Sunday, members of millions of illegal Latinos/as to the go” situation, with great addressed the crowd as to the Findlay, Napoleon, and the Farm Labor Organizing immigrants residing in the construction trades—the health and retirement merits of their respective Monroe and areas Committee (FLOC)— United States. only requirements noted by benefits and debt-free trades. inbetween.Sesabio Duran, Linda Parra According to the FLOC ACP’s Marisol Ibarra, existence. It was explained by The host DJs are Tony Bcharah, and Rafael guests, “During the month of Director of Work Force “Once you are a ACP, for example, that the Rios, Carla Soto, and Rico Santiago—made guest February, FLOC is Development, were: an journeyman in you trade of (Continued on page 7) Pico, with occasional guest appearances at LatinoMix to (continued on page 4) ✩ ★ ✩ ✭ ✩ ★ ★ Our Latino Reps/Se Habla Español ✩ ✩ MathewsMathews FordFord ✭ Your Latino Connection ✭ ✩ ✩ Leo Espiño John Becerra 3 years sales exp. Sales & Finance Manager ★ 13 years sales exp.

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