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The importance of Latino lot of promises and represen- voters to the presidential tations that were never Bush Cuban Liberty Coun- election in Florida (AP), June kept.”—Sen. Bob Graham, D- sel, explaining the impact of 8: Fla. the Elian Gonzalez case on “When the old people die “They left for a reason. They Cuban-American turnout in out, there is hope.”—Magda left because they—and the 2000. Montiel Davis, a Miami im- special immigration status “The danger is the absen- migration attorney who en- they have is related to the re- tee Cubans.”—Suchlicki, on courages open dialogue pressive nature of the re- the risk to Bush if Cuban- with Cuba to the dismay of gime—so by indirectly going Americans don’t turn out. the powerful hard-line exile back, and therefore indirectly “There are people in the community. supporting that regime, seems administration who are try- “There are two types of to be inconsistent. They show ing to persuade the president people, one who thinks he up. They go to the dollar store. against taking strong stances should not have tightened They convert their dollars ... against Castro. They don’t Refugiados y activistas the policy on money and The regime takes its commis- want him to open up a war on others who don’t think he’s sion.”—Florida Gov. Jeb another front. But I think repudian a Reagan tough enough.”—Jaime Bush on plans by his brother’s Cuba is important.”— Por LISA LEFF Velásquez Rodríguez, Suchlicki, director of the administration in Washington Zuniga, defending the SAN FRANCISCO, Cali- activista por los derechos Institute for Cuba and Cu- to limit visits to the island by Bush’s administration’s new fornia (AP), jun. 11: Mientras humanos cuyo hermano ban American Studies at the newly immigrated Cubans. policies toward Cuba and los restos de Ronald Reagan desapareció en 1981, University of Miami, on the “I think you want to begin Iraq. regresaban de Washington a presuntamente secuestrado political impact of President a process that engages on a “A lot of Cubans feel the California para su entierro, por fuerzas de seguridad en su Bush’s Cuba policies. principled, measurable goal president lied to them by say- activistas centroamericanos país. “The Cuban vote is rather than just going to the ing he was going to free realizaron el viernes una Los manifestantes changing. The older crowd Hemingway bar somewhere Cuba.”—Hialeah Mayor marcha de repudio a la fustigaron a Reagan por is losing its grip on power, and spending some Raul Martínez. política exterior de Reagan, apoyar, armar y financiar Tully, antropóloga de la and I could see John Kerry money.”—Kerry, explaining “I think it’s going to be a que vincularon con miles de dictadores anticomunistas, Universidad de San Fran- getting 40 percent of the his alternative to Bush’s plan race to the finish.”—Former muertes en El Salvador, Gua- dictadores militares o cisco que fue enfermera en vote. That would be enough temala, Honduras y Nicara- insurgentes que empleaban la Nicaragua durante los 80. to the Miami Herald. state GOP chairman Al gua. tortura, el secuestro y el Grupos defensores de los to win the state, and the elec- “There was a reason Cu- Cardenas, on his prediction Un centenar de personas asesinato contra sus derechos de los tion.”—Wayne Smith, se- bans voted massively, indeed. for the Bush-Kerry race alzando cruces de madera opositores. homosexuales realizaron nior fellow of the Center for But I do not expect such atten- should troubles in Iraq con- pintadas con nombres de Muchos dijeron que no les una jornada de luto por International Policy in dance at the ballot booth this tinue to worry voters. 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Fox to visit Michigan U.S. to cover costs of sending immigrants home Gutiérrez said that, even DETROIT (AP): Mexican with the Mexican-American BROWNSVILLE, Texas very close with U.S. officials entry, according to Armando though the Mexican Interior President Vicente Fox will community” and to speak (AP): In hopes of decreasing to establish all the mechanisms Salinas, undersecretary for the Repatriation Program was paid visit Michigan Thursday. with business leaders about the number of illegal immi- to start the program,’’ Secretary of Foreign Rela- for equally by both countries, grants dying in the Arizona the United States has agreed to Fox is accepting a long- trade with México. Geronimo Gutiérrez, an tions. desert, the U.S. Department of undersecretary for the Secre- Border Patrol officials pay for this program. Terms of standing invitation to visit Meza said Fox will speak Homeland Security will be tary of Foreign Relations in would not comment on the the agreement stem from Oakland University. He also about how to balance trade rounding up illegal immi- México, told The Brownsville issue, deferring comment to memorandum signed in Feb- will visit Lansing and its first with Michigan. The state ex- grants and offering them plane Herald for its Wednesday edi- the Department of Homeland ruary by Mexican Secretary of Latino mayor, Tony ports about $4.8 billion worth rides back to their homeland, tions. Security. DHS officials did not Interior Santiago Creel and Benavides. of goods to México, but im- Mexican officials said. The pilot program could return phone calls Tuesday. Secretary of Homeland Secu- Fox’s office said he also ports a little more than $2 But unlike a similar pro- begin as soon as this week and The United States and rity Tom Ridge. tentatively plans to visit Illi- billion, he said. gram the United States con- run through Sept. 30. México conducted another More than 1 million un- nois and Minnesota. Fox last came to the Mid- ducted in September, the im- Immigrants would initially interior repatriation program documented immigrants re- Detroit-based Mexican west three years ago. He made migrants will not be diverted receive an option of accepting in the early 1990s. But it was portedly enter the United Consul Antonio Meza stops in Illinois and Wiscon- to Texas border cities for de- a U.S. government-paid ticket canceled because most im- States each year through Ari- Estrada said Fox is coming to sin, but met only with business portation. to México City or Guadalajara. migrants opted to be deported zona, more than any other state. “As part of the binational Last year, 146 migrants died Michigan to “stay in contact leaders in closed meetings. If they decline, they will be closer to the U.S.-México negotiations, we’re working deported at the nearest port of border. in Arizona. EEUU pagará costos de repatriación de Illegal immigrants coerced to accept deportation emigrantes mexicanos McALLEN, Texas (AP): was caught in Laredo in March proved the waivers after they a bordo de aviones a ciudades Protección de la Frontera y Three Central Americans filed and taken to the Brooks County were signed, and the plaintiffs Por LYNN BREZOSKY a federal class-action lawsuit jail. He claims that while in the were ordered to be deported. HARLINGEN, Texas fronterizas de Texas, a fin de Aduanas, Robert Bonner, Wednesday, June 9, claiming jail he was told that if he signed The Texas Lawyers’ Com- (AP): Emigrantes ilegales deportarlos lejos de Arizona. llamara a los próximos meses they were coerced into waiv- some papers he would be re- mittee heard about the cases mexicanos que sean Funcionarios de la Patrulla “la temporada de muerte”. ing their right to appear before turned to Nicaragua within four and encouraged the plaintiffs detenidos en el desierto de Fronteriza de Estados Unidos En el programa de an immigration judge. days. He claims he was not told to file the lawsuit rather than Arizona podrán optar a ser dicen que existe un corredor repatriación lateral del año The lawsuit names as defen- that he would be giving up his return immediately home. All repatriados en vuelos de ingreso de inmigrantes pasado se trasladó a 6.000 dants Department of Homeland rights to a lawyer, a hearing or a three are still in detention. comerciales con destino a la ilegales a través de Arizona y mexicanos a las ciudades Security Secretary Tom Ridge request for asylum. Maldonado said this is the and Attorney General John José A. Guevara Rios of El first class-action lawsuit for capital mexicana o a es probable que los deportados tejanas, de El Paso, Del Rio, Ashcroft as well as two Texas- Salvador was caught in April an ongoing problem. Guadalajara, según un nuevo desde Arizona vuelvan a Laredo, y Harlingen. Los based immigration agents. and taken to the same jail. He “Immigration judges are plan aprobado el miércoles encontrar a sus conexiones y a alcaldes de esas ciudades se More illegal immigrants claims he was kept in solitary dispensing with the due pro- por el subsecretario de repitan la odisea. quejaron que el gobierno are expected to join the law- confinement for 12 days and cess rights of those detained Seguridad Interna, Asa Dijeron que tratan de estaba transfiriendo el suit, said Javier Maldonado, told he would be at the jail at immigrants,” Maldonado Hutchinson, anunció el detener ese ciclo y de impedir problema de Arizona a sus executive director of the least six more months if he said. “At the very least, these senador John Cornyn. más muertes debido al calor y ciudades. Asimismo del lado Texas Lawyers’ Committee, didn’t sign the waiver. judges should confirm that these immigrants can read and El plan reemplaza el a la sed. mexicano, los alcaldes se representing the plaintiffs. “I was told I only had one The Department of Home- choice,” Rios said. understand these waivers be- programa experimental de En el verano del año quejaron que los emigrantes land Security did not return a Javier Cardona Martínez, fore rubber-stamping the de- “repatriación lateral” que se pasado, 246 inmigrantes eran abandonados en los call to The Associated Press also of El Salvador, said he was portation orders.” realizó a mediados del año murieron en el desierto de sectores céntricos a menudo for comment. told he faced a long jail term if None of the plaintiffs have pasado, en el cual los Arizona, lo cual dio lugar a sin dinero para alimentos ni Heriberto Ismael Alta- he didn’t sign the waiver. more than a grade-school edu- inmigrantes eran trasladados que el comisionado de un boleto de autobús. mirano López of Nicaragua An immigration judge ap- cation.

Spiderman loves these webs: www.laprensatoledo.com, www.voceslatinas, and www.grupovidanews.com Página 4 La Prensa —Mija Magazine June/junio 16, 2004 with my father to keep me in Mija’s Message Doin’ Big Thangs! catholic schools and give me From the Editress: Colombiana, born and do not and will not hire a plus anything my heart desired. Her raised in the State of New Jer- size model. In such a cut- love and support have made Welcome to Mija Magazine or should I sey, married and is the mother throat industry, networking me the woman, mother, and say welcome home! Hello all my Mijas out there, this is such of three…count them… three is a priority that one must have, wife that I am today…she is a great moment for me and I hope you as sons, coming down the run- “Modeling to me is a very my best-friend.” Her family well. way, Mija’s let’s give a great important business. I cannot always gave her support and Finally, there is an online magazine that BIG warm welcome to Olga worry about who likes me or support builds confidence, caters to the “real” Latin woman. Gonzalez-Ramos! who doesn’t. I just worry Olga understands that not all I don’t mean to down anyone, but let’s sit back and think about something real quick …where else can you find a website that highlights Just one snap of a camera; about keeping my clients, Latina’s have that support, so upcoming plus size models, does a mini-documentary on a transgender for no apparent reason, trig- photographers, stylists, make- when she looks into the lens woman, read poetry, find the current issues that Latina’s are dealing with gered Olga Gonzalez-Ramos’ up artist and fans content. she wants others to see, that in the capitol, find recipes, beauty tips, register to vote, hear snippets of brain to take more and more They are what really matter.” sexy can be the way you smile Univision’s Music’s top Latina rapper, while not turning on the Gonzalez-Ramos stays fo- television once? My answer is nowhere! and more pictures; to show for or simply look away. “Latin As much as I love to read magazines and watch TV, after a while, all to see. No, she is not con- cused in the heart of raising women are romantic creatures this industry façade gets sickening. I see that the mainstream has a trinity ceited; actually modeling her three kids, including her that have natural beauty. I just like Christians have the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit…it is sex, never crossed her mind. “I husband…ha ha ha, taking want women to see that I am do trust; they must prove make-up, and money! had friends and family sug- care of her mom, and working someone’s daughter, mother themselves to you. Work hard YOU CAUGHT ME! I am not the poster child for the next big thing, but if I can promote a Latin woman to keep on pushing to reach her goal gest it to me and I would just in corporate America. She has and that I am real.” and dedicate yourself with- as the “next big thing” than I have achieved something. laugh. I wanted to be a well a column on Venus Divas.com When asking Olga what out looking back, and if you I didn’t start this magazine to make money. I started it to help women known author with some good entitled “Olga’s Little Black SHE sees when looking into look back too much, you may like us; everyday women that do extraordinary things and are not being time dark horror fiction.” Book” where she writes her the mirror, she replied, miss something good right in recognized or don’t have the necessary resources to accomplish what states Gonzalez-Ramos. She encounters with plus models, “A big girl that has finally front of you.” we are driven to do. People have doubted my effort towards Mija, but just like a child is anything but fiction; being designers, make-up, and hair learned to accept all of me, a Great advice from the yoga, going through life’s beautiful changes; Mija Magazine will develop and one of the most known Latina stylists. She also posed as a hard working Latina that will bowling, basketball and fash- grow into one of the webs greatest resources for Latina promotion, plus-size models around, it cover model for the Elegant not settle for less. I am shoot- ion loving Colombiana, that empowerment, and education. took her from just a casual Plus 2004 Calendar (Tell the ing for the stars and working is writing history with every Companies will see such an expansion of need that they will have Mijo’s to look it up), signa- to reinvest back into what really matters and that is us…..Mijas! picture, to making the front extra hard to reach up to them. snap of the camera. Olga stay I am hoping for that to happen soon. If Mija Magazine online keeps page of the Hudson Reporter ture model of the first ever I see my family and all of their focused and keep on showing on rising, we will go nationwide and put out a written magazine…and and Jersey City Reporter bridal guide for plus size hugs, kisses and the laughter the world where Latina’s from then on …well you would just have to wait and see mamacita. within months. “Everyone at women, and last but not least of my children. I also realize matter! MijaMagazine.com is set to fit your hand perfectly, please enjoy, my job was excited, and then Olga was on the Latin televi- that I can do so much once I For more information on and if there is an issue that is not covered or you need help in finding something email me personally at [email protected]. my children’s school found sion network, UNIVISION’s put my mind to it.” Olga Gonzalez-Ramos visit: Thank you for visiting, you can stay as long as you want. out! The support from the show called “Aqui y Ahora.” Olga forecasts more Latina’s www.olgaplus.com also, for Sinceremente, community has been a true The segment was dedicated in the plus size model industry, more info on modeling Roberta M. Rosa blessing.” to Latina plus sized models but if you want a real opinion please go to CEO/Founder Doing what she does is not on the rise. from the professional herself, www.venusdivas.com Mija Magazine © 2004 simple. The market for plus Looking back at all her allow me to ask for you. Editors Note: Mija Magazine, the premier online magazine for size models is growing and success she wouldn’t be here, Hey Olga, do you have any Written by: Roberta M. Latinas, will appear in part in La Prensa on a weekly basis, courtesy getting competitive, due to if her mother wasn’t there to advice for the Mija’s out there? Rosa, CEO/Founder of CEO/Founder, Roberta M. Rosa. Additional articles can be found the fact that there are alot of lay a foundation for her. “She “In this industry you Mija Magazine ©2004 at www.mijamagazine.com. companies and designers that always worked two jobs along should trust no one and if you All rights reserved

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June/junio 16, 2004 La Prensa Page 5 Embattled Lucas County Sheriff Telb stays mum on latest developments in John Flores case Weekly Horoscope By Alan Abrams BY SEÑORITA ANA La Prensa Senior Correspondent ★
★ ARIES: (March 21-April 20) ★ United States District and it was followed almost hearing one side” of his story. This week is no time for excessive independent behavior. Court Judge David Katz has immediately by a Sheriff’s He said similar situations have Try to tone down any possible conflicts between work and effectively put the federal law- Office Disciplinary Review happened to other Correction home. By the week’s end, you will seem more like yourself— suit of John Flores against Officers over the years, but Board which also called for looking for change, variety and adventure. Feelings run high Lucas County Sheriff James termination. Flores was offi- “no one ever wants to get in- for your lover or mate. Telb “on hold for several cially terminated a month later. volved.” He believes his law-
★ ★ months” while awaiting the Flores filed suit against suit is the first federal suit to ★ TAURUS: (April 21 - May 21) results of a Columbus hearing Sheriff Telb, two high-rank- deal with these issues. Danny Contreras Any career efforts should be put on hold this week, and by the State Personnel Board ing members of his staff, and Flores has returned to his extra time should be spent with loved ones; you won’t be of Review into Flores’ dis- the office of the Sheriff and old job at UPS. “This has re- never do. He’s a fine young sorry at the results. The next month will definitely favor missal. Lucas County Prosecutor. He ally been stressful,” he said of man,” she said. marriage or other close ties. Don’t rely on a friend for support; The panel’s decision could claims his procedural due pro- his struggle for justice. Would But she believes embattled you’ll be disappointed. be filed as early as the end of cess rights were violated when he return to the Sheriff’s De- Sheriff Telb, who is already
★ this month, said Thomas A. he did not receive any type of partment if he were vindi- facing the fallout over a crimi- ★ GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) ★ Sobecki, the high-profile To- pre-termination hearing in cated? nal investigation of a close You have a number of positive trends going for you this ledo attorney representing 2002 and again the following “I just want my name staff member, is “a very politi- week, starting with romance—there are also excellent job Flores in the suit. year when he was not given a cleared. If I had to go back in cal person” and that politics and career indications. Your upbeat feelings are real and Flores, a Corrections Of- true hearing. Flores alleges order to clear my name, I would may certainly have played a contagious to those around you. Adopt a low profile near the ficer in the booking depart- the decision had already been do so. But I will not let them factor in the second termina- week’s end, making no decisions.
ment of the Lucas County made to terminate his employ- get the best of me” said Flores. tion decision. ★ ★ Sheriff’s Office since 2001, ment even prior to his hear- Flores lost what he believes Meanwhile, Flores has been ★ CANCER: (June 22 - July 23) was accused of stealing ing. That allegation is based were good chances for em- encouraged by signs that sev- Domestic troubles seem to be highlighted this week and $310.22 from an inmate be- upon comments made to ployment with the Toledo eral influential national Latino may jar you into reality. Get to the heart of the matter as soon as possible, and don’t defeat yourself by talking in circles. ing processed for booking. Marilyn Widman, the attor- Police and Oregon Police de- organizations, including the Draw on your intelligence and common sense, and project Flores, who worked the third ney for the Ohio Patrolmen’s partments as a result of his National Latino Peace Offic- your charm. shift at the jail, was forced to Benevolent Association, termination. ers Association, may soon be
★ resign under duress in Sept. That rankles attorney rallying to his cause. ★ prior to the hearing. ★ LEO: (July 24- August 23) Telb is facing a serious chal- 2002. Telb did not return a re- Widman, who is with Allotta Your financial picture looks quite rosy this week. Make Attorney Sheldon S. quest for comment made to & Farley Co. L.P.A. “Anyone lenge by Danny Contreras in sure to save a few dollars for a rainy day. It’s time to stop Wittenberg viewed the book- the Sheriff’s Department me- who has ever met John and the November election. Also bottling up your feelings, express your anger in a construc- ing video tape lodge at the dia office. spent time with him knows opposing Telb on the ballot is tive way. Make sure to speak clearly to avoid any misunder- Lucas County Sheriff’s Office Flores expressed concern that those charges against him Republican candidate Tom standings among cohorts.
and detected no wrong doing. that “people have only been represent something he would Gulch. ★ ★ ★ The Ohio Patrolmen’s Be- VIRGO: (August 24 - September 23) nevolent Association, of Although expectations are high this week, it may be best which Flores was a member, to lay low, don’t make waves, and wait for a better day—for filed against the Sheriff over you are bound to meet with opposition everywhere you turn. the department’s subsequent Avoid any overindulgence or overdoing; in all ways guard refusal to allow Flores to con-
your health and mindset. ★ tinue to work. At an arbitra- ★ ★ tion hearing in July 2003, LIBRA: (September 24 - October 23) Flores was ordered reinstated A rather dullish mood will give away to a real sense of with full back pay and senior- being alive, and an interesting job idea promises to send more ity. income your way, if you are more than willing to learn a new But the case didn’t end skill. Home is where the heart is, and home is where you will find happiness. there. Shortly after the ★
arbitrator’s ruling, the Sheriff’s ★ ★ SCORPIO: (October 24 - November 22) Office filed internal charges This week seems to be mostly pleasant, even though a bit against Flores, charging him ho-hum. Zero in on chores both at work and in the home that with law violations, conduct need to get done, and you will feel like you’ve accomplished unbecoming an employee, Ohio ACLU’s new Director, attorney Jeff Gamso (second from left), along with anti- execution supporters protesting last week in front of the Lucas County Common Pleas something. Some home members may not be quite in sync dishonesty and malfeasance.
with you, causing friction. ★ Flores was advised that a hear- Court in Toledo concerning the execution of William Zuern. Gamso will be the keynote ★ ★ speaker on June 16, 7:00PM, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2272 Collingwood Blvd., ★ ing would be held on those SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 - December 21) and will discuss how the USA PATRIOT Act infringes on civil freedoms. charges on Aug. 13, 2003. A The week seems to revolve around money and social Review Board meeting that interests—and they may integrally relate to each other. day voted to terminate Flores, Resist any urges to speculate or take risks concerning finan- cial rewards. Try to avoid making any firm commitments,
or Enríquez ★breaking★ any close alliances. ★ wins second CAPRICORN: (December 22 - January 20) Your creativity is strong during the week, whether in a award from A SISTER-CITY CELEBRATION! solo project or group situation. Romance may also put stars in your eyes, as you and a loved one see heart-to-heart on an TFAS important issue. Delay any important decisions until all the 86th ANNUAL facts
are clear. ★ At the 86th Toledo Area ★ ★ Artist Exhibit, Bowling TOLEDO AREA ARTISTS AQUARIUS: (January 21 - February 19) Green artist Emanuel H. EXHIBITION During the next few weeks you are likely to make a major Enríquez was honored by decision regarding your highest ambitions; a big job or the Toledo Federation of SELECTIONS FROM THE career change is completely possible, but don’t do anything Art Societies with his Sec- unless it’s been researched from all ends. It’s time
to get ond Award for an 8’ x 6’ oil TOYOHASHI CITY MUSEUM, involved★ in ongoing education. ★ on canvas painting en- ★ titled “Lotus Lilies at the JAPAN PISCES: (February 20 - March 20) Schedel Gardens,” which This week may seem just like a struggle for survival— is currently on display at primarily on the job, but also in other people’s various the Toledo Museum of Art JUNE 11–JULY 25, 2004 problems. Everything seems to be intense, and you should until July 25. tread lightly, especially when involved in other’s emotions. Everyone seems to be overreacting. Art from Toledo’s sister The Toledo Area Artists exhibition is co-organized by the Toledo Museum of Art and the Toledo Federation of Art Societies. It is sponsored city Toyohashi, Japan was by Sky Bank and is supported, in part, by the Ohio Arts Council. IF THIS WEEK IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: It’s time to work also on display. on improving at least one important relationship. You are The Schedel Gardens has now learning to demonstrate your interest and affections. an oriental theme as does It’s also time to face any problems that may be hiding in the this year’s TAA exhibit. closet, probably regarding a family member.

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• Authentic Mexican Food: El Vaquero • 2 area locations to serve you • El Vaquero • 419.872.1230 or 419.536.0471 • June/junio 16, 2004 La Prensa—Educación Page 7 Local superintendents concerned about racial Latino leaders push for Latino library gap in graduation test DENVER (AP), May 31: Blair-Caldwell library in a By CARRIE SPENCER A year after Denver opened historical black neighbor- Associated Press Writer a library dedicated to black hood. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP), history and research, Latino “First, there really is no June 7: Three times a year, leaders have launched a historical center that cap- when Canton City Schools drive for a Latino library. tures the numerous contri- offer a new chance for stu- The Latino Legacy Li- butions by Hispanics in this dents to pass the ninth-grade brary Project wants to open state that is readily acces- proficiency tests required for tiple assessments and mul- from nearby North Canton. the facility by 2010. sible to the general public,” an Ohio high school di- tiple ways progress is mea- “It just seems to be get- Community leaders be- Peña said. “Secondly, there ploma, a handful of former sured.” ting worse by the week,” hind the drive include is an extraordinary story to funding. But the city’s bud- students in their 20s show Under state law, the tests Burwell said. “There’s no former Denver Mayor tell about the generations get crisis for the last several up for one more try. are set for a 10th-grade level, question in my mind that Federico Peña, Colorado of leadership and contribu- years has forced the library “We have kids who are two grade levels higher than has an impact on student Attorney General Ken tions by Hispanics in the system to cut hours and re- 25, 26 years old coming the former exit exams. Stu- performance.” Salazar and City Council state.” duce the number of books back to take the math test dents will have several Despite the hard time stu- members Rosemary Denver’s black popula- purchased citywide. because they have never chances to pass to graduate dents have with the old tests, Rodríguez, Judy Montero, tion is about 12 percent, “We’ve been in conver- been able to graduate from on time in 2007. the standards for passing the and Rick Garcia. compared with a 31.7 per- sation with the people in- high school,” said George The board vote will set new one seem too low, Former Mayor cent Latino population, ac- volved in the idea for Burwell, assistant to the su- the number of correct an- Burwell said. Wellington Webb, the city’s cording to 2000 U.S. census several months,” head li- perintendent. swers needed for a student’s “If we’re saying we ex- first black mayor, and his data. brarian Rick Ashton said. Canton and other dis- performance to be consid- pect all our students who wife, Wilma, lead the charge The Blair-Caldwell li- “Certainly, it is a legitimate tricts will have to wait to ered limited, basic, profi- graduate from high school to open the $16 million brary was paid for with city interest and concern.” determine if the new Ohio cient, accelerated or ad- in the state of Ohio to be Graduation Test replacing vanced. The board also is to performing at a certain level, the ninth-grade tests will be vote on its intent to adopt and the level is 41 or 42 an improvement, he said. alternative standards for dis- percent, I think that sends The Ohio Board of Edu- abled students, which then the wrong message,” cation planned to approve open the standards for pub- Burwell said. scoring categories, includ- lic input. The standards are appro- ing passing scores, for the A student must achieve priate for the first year of a science and math portions “proficient” to pass. The test that’s the first of its kind of the test on Monday. Start- board said it would set that in Ohio and more difficult ing next spring, sophomores cutoff at 20 questions out of than the previous exam, Camaraderie, APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER will be tested in those sub- 48 for reading, or 42 per- Benton said. community and a (BG@100 Project) jects plus writing, science Two 23-member commit- Bowling Green State University cent, and 19 of 46, or 41 supportive culture – and social studies. The percent, for math. tees made up of teachers, Key role in administering and maintaining all aspects of the PeopleSoft application plus the outstanding during the BG@100 Project. Position required to write both functional and technical board will set pass-fail scores If graded on that system, parents and business lead- specifications as well as code, test conversions, interfaces and/or reports using for the last three tests next 22 percent of about 75,000 ers set the scores. First, they technological and specified programming languages (such as SQR, PeopleSoft Application Engine and June. sophomores who took took the tests. Then the ques- educational resources COBOL). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or closely related State Superintendent Su- sample tests in spring failed tions were put in order from only a major university field; 5 yrs. of exp. writing functional and technical specifications; 5 yrs. of exp. testing, san Tave Zellman believes in reading and 32 percent easiest to hardest and panel can offer. The documenting and revising functional and technical specifications; 3 yrs. of exp. coding what the board is set to adopt failed in math. members marked the ques- in SQR, COBOL. Full-time administrative staff position. Administrative grade level 16. combination makes Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Full benefit package available. is fair, but she remains con- When broken down by tions they saw as dividing Term of employment expected to vary between 1 and 5 yrs. To apply: Submit letter of cerned about the low score race, the differences were lines between the scoring Bowling Green State application, resume, and names/addresses/telephone numbers of 3 professional University an references to: Ofc. of Human Resources (Search V-053), 100 College Park Ofc. Bldg., recommended for passing stark: 18 percent of whites levels. Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. (419) 372-8421. Review of and an “unacceptable” gap and 16 percent of Asians and “Ideally the standards exceptional applications will begin July 2, 2004, and continue until position is filled. A detailed job description is available by visiting the HR website at: (http://www.bgsu.edu/ in scores on this year’s Pacific islanders failed, com- should be higher,” Benton environment for your offices/ohr) BGSU is an AA/EO educator/employer. sample tests between white pared with 38 percent of said. “We’ll continue to ana- career. students and some minori- American Indians, 40 per- lyze performance data over ties, said J.C. Benton, cent of Latinos, and 42 per- time.” www.bgsu.edu spokesman for the Ohio De- cent of blacks. partment of Education. The disparity in urban The state teachers union Canton has been more eco- ¡Queremos ser su compañia de seguros! also will be watching nomic than ethnic, Burwell closely, an official said. said. ¡Queremos ser su compañia de seguros! The union is glad that the “Our kids who are on free new tests for the first time and reduced lunch have a ¡Queremos ser su compañia de seguros! are modeled closely on what tendency to perform at lower the state recommends stu- rates,” he said. “It’s defi- dents should know at each nitely an issue of needing to ¡NO HAY UN PAGO INICIAL ELEVADO¡ Aceptamos grade level, but still worried help more of our families BAJOS PAGOS MENSUALES about the power of one improve their economic situ- licencias single test, said Karen ation ... especially in Can- Mexicanas, e Abierto Fulton, director of educa- ton. 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Tony De La Rosa [left] performing with Neto Garcia [center] and Adan De La Rosa in undated photo. Neto was Tony’s first sax player and played with him for twelve years. Neto now lives in Luna Pier, Michigan. Little Joe praised De La Rosa, along with Ray Charles, during his performance at LatinoFest IV last Saturday at Promenade Park in downtown Toledo. Photo courtesy of Neto Garcia. completaron los 90 minutos De viaje con la familia. Breves del tiempo regular y los 30 del (Continuación de Página 1) tiempo extra sin goles, con lo “Somos el mejor equipo de que se desaprovechó el Sonrisas confiadas, las luces de los faros en la México, estoy orgulloso de esquema del llamado “gol de autopista, suaves ronquidos que provienen del asiento plata”, que define al campeón ellos y de esta afición”, dijo trasero. ¡Un viaje familiar en auto! 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El www.amfam.com mandatario consideró al segundo lugar de la tabla gen- equipo como un ejemplo de eral con 41 puntos, sólo uno All your protection under one roof tenacidad. menos que el superlíder © 2004 AD-000676 Del juego: Los equipos (Continua en la página 9) June/junio 16, 2004 La Prensa Deportes Page 9 Cuban baseball player defects to the U.S. Morales was taken into HAVANA (AP), June 9: custody Monday at Miami’s First baseman and outfielder Krome Detention Center and Kendry Morales, considered freed in the United States a by some to be Cuba’s top few hours later, Bureau of Im- young player, has defected migration and Customs En- to the United States. forcement spokeswoman U.S. immigration officials Nina Pruneda said Wednes- in Miami confirmed Wednes- day. day that Morales had arrived Under the 1966 Cuban in the United States and was Adjustment Act, most Cuban allowed to stay. citizens who arrive in the “Kendry called home on United States can stay in the Tuesday, he said he was well, country and can apply for that he arrived in the United legal U.S. residency after one States, and that we should not year. However, most baseball worry,” said his stepfather, players establish residency Henry Nuñez. “He didn’t say outside the United States in exactly where he was, only order to become free agents that he was calm and now rather than be subject to the what he wants to do more than amateur draft. anything is play baseball.” Cuba’s National Baseball Morales, a switch-hitter, Commission cut Morales Guadalupe at last week’s football games/El equipo Guadalupe en el juego de la semana pasada is said to be 20. Nuñez said it from the national team early was his stepson’s eighth at- this year for “lack of disci- Breves Con este triunfo sobre con un logotipo especial para celebró el primer título de Hugo tempt to leave Cuba. pline” following reports that (Continuación de la página 8) Chivas, otro de los equipos su cincuentenario, al cual ya Sánchez como entrenador y “The circumstances made he had tried to leave the is- Jaguares, con 12 de los 19 más populares de México, habían agregado una cuarta sació su sed de títulos luego de him do it,” the stepfather said. land several times. partidos disputados ganados, Pumas consigue su cuarto estrella de campeón. Más de 60 13 años de sequía. “The only thing he wants is to During Olympic qualify- cinco empates y solamente título del futbol mexicano, mil aficionados festejaron con Como es costumbre en be allowed to play baseball.” ing last November in Panama, dos caídas. precedido por el de la el equipo cuando dio la vuelta esta ciudad, miles de The Spanish-language Morales returned to Cuba for Ese éxito se puede atribuir temporada 1976-77 ante olímpica sobre la pista de su seguidores de los Pumas se newspaper El Nuevo Herald what was officially described en gran medida a la Universidad de Guadalajara, estadio, sede de la justa congregaron alrededor de la of Miami reported Wednes- as “personal reasons.” contundencia anotadora del el de 1980-1981 ante Cruz olímpica de 1968. céntrica glorieta del Angel day that Morales and 18 oth- Playing with Havana’s argentino Bruno Marioni, Azul y el de 1990-1991 frente Minutos antes se jugó un de la Independencia bajo el ers left Cuba over the week- popular Industriales team, quien marcó 16 de los 42 goles al América. partido a muerte, ante unas grito de “¡Te queremos Hugo, te queremos!” y end aboard a boat bound for Morales hit .324 last year with del equipo, lo que también le Al recibir el trofeo, los Chivas que no cedieron valió coronarse como el jugadores y cuerpo técnico espacio, bajo un sol ardiente y “¡Goooya, gooooya, South Florida. 21 homers. máximo artillero del torneo. de Pumas usaron camisetas ante un estadio pletórico que Universidad!”. La Liga de Las Americas Juego 10 (Winner in bold) junio 13 Juego 11 (to be played) junio 20 Equipo Score Equipo Horario Cpo Equipo Equipo Horario Cpo Guadalupe 4, 1 Furia Azteca 10:00 1 Toledo S. Club vs Manchester 10:00 1 Latinos 2, 2 Zorros 10:00 2 Michigan vs Dep. Monroe 10:00 2 Fremont 4, 4 Manchester 12:00 1 Guadalupe vs Latinos 12:00 1 Dep. Ixtlan 1, 6 Michigan 12:00 2 Atletico Central vs Dep. Wauseon 12:00 2 Atletico Central 1, 3 Dep. Monroe 2:00 1 Furia Azteca vs Fremont 2:00 1 Toledo S. Club 5, 0 Dep. Wauseon 2:00 2 Dep. Ixtlan vs Zorros 2:00 2 —Results compiled by Geronimo Aranda, Secretary & Treasurer, La Liga —Results compiled by Geronimo Aranda Liga Las Americas THE ONE STOP Standings June 13, 2004

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Bailes y La Spanish Spanglish LA PRENSA’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Church Música June 17, 10:00AM-3:00PM; Health & Wellness Fair, at the Lucas County Job and By Rico Radio Services: Family Services, 3210 Monroe St., Toledo; free diabetes and cholesterol screenings, OHIO: Programs OHIO: blood pressure check, nuitrition and food safety education, fire safety and preven- Toledo: Toledo: Club Mystique, 3122 Evangelical Assemblies Ohio: tion, y más. Airport Hwy. w/ salsa, me- of God June 19-20: Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival, International Park in downtown 705 Lodge rengue, hip hop; DJ on Toledo, Ohio 43609 LatinoMix Toledo. On Saturday, June 19, Humberto Ramírez (Latino jazz) headlines from Thur. , Fri., & Sat. w/Tony WJZE Pastor Moses Rodríguez 8:00-9:30PM followed by Pieces of a Dream; $12 general admission; $20 weekend Rios; no cover before Miér., 7:00 p.m. 97.3FM, The Fox Dom., 11:00 a.m. with pass; children tent activities. 10:00PM; 419.704.5108. 419-385-6418 Las Palmas Nightclub, Carla, Tony Rios, and June 19, 11:00AM-3:00PM; Mano-A-Mano Fiesta, at the Sofia Quintero Art and Rico Pico 3247 Stickney Ave; Live First Spanish Church of God Culture Center, 1225 Broadway and its adjacent Southend Community Garden; also, bands most Saturdays; call 1331 E. Broadway Toledo, OH Toledo, Ohio 43605 at nearby Crittenden and Golden Rule Park in South Toledo; food, crafts, dunk the 419.726.8469. domingo, 8:00PM to Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00 p.m. 10:00PM “Butt Head,” and piñatas; free family event sponsored by numerous Southend The Connection, Mier. & Vier., 7:00 p.m. 419-240-1230 3126 Lagrange St., live Sab., 6:00 p.m. organizations; call Cathy Box at 419-244-0666. 419-693-5895 Tejano bands every Sat; DJ WNZN 89.1FM July 24, 6:00-8:00PM; Poetry reading at the Original Broadway Sub Shop & Deli, Lady Di on Fri. Iglesia Bautista La Onda Cultural Latina 402 S. Broadway, Toledo; free admission; Questions? E-mail: 419.242.2924. El Buen Pastor Lorain, OH 521 Spencer Road Lun-vier., 9:00AM-5:00PM [email protected]. Lorain: Toledo, Ohio 43609 Luna del Mar, 28th Ave. Rev. Dr. Alberto Martínez [Any listings? Contact Rico at 419-870-6565 or 313-729-4435 or email to & SR57, Fri. Hip Hop; Sat. Berna Aguilar, Youth Pastor BGU 88.1 FM, [email protected]. Always call ahead before going to any event.] Latino with DJ RORO, Miér., 6:00 p.m. with Freddy Sab., 6:00 p.m. La Unica 10:00PM-2:30AM; Dom., 10:15 a.m., 11:20 a.m., Gutiérrez, Andres Alvarez, ACTIVITIES OF THE MAYORES SENIOR CENTER 440.203.7328. 6:00 p.m. Maribel, 419-381-2648 & Geraldo Rosales June 14: Arm Chair Exercises at 9:00AM. A representative from Cook, Kennedy, and MICHIGAN: Iglesia Nueva Vida Bowling Green, OH Adrian: 2025 Airport Hwy dom., 9:00AM to 2:00PM Associates will be here to discuss Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security at 10:00. Brass Lantern, 223 Toledo, Ohio 43609 419-372-2826 June 15: Commodities for current, eligible seniors. June 16: Debra O’Connell, from Hwy; every Saturday with Pastor Titular: Josué Open Scan MRI, will speak on Senior Safety. June 17: Arm Chair Exercises at 9:00. Trip Rodríguez WFOB 1430 AM Lady Di. Pastor Asociado: José to K&J meat market at 9:30AM, for the first ten to sign up. At noon, we will show the Detroit: Rosario with Freddy G Fostoria, sábado, movie, “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Popcorn will be served. June 18: Seagate Food Program Detour Lounge, 1824 Servicio de adoración: Domingos 12:30 p.m. 4-6 p.m. & con will take place from 9:30-11:00AM for approved seniors. June 21: Arm Chair Exercises Springwells Street; every 419-382-0954 Sylvester Duran 9:00AM. Trip to Wal-Mart at 9:30AM for the first ten to sign up. June 22: Heartland of Friday night; Baile Cumbia; Dom., 8:30 to 10:00AM Browning will conduct “Medicare Bingo” at 10:00AM. June 23: Pharmacist, Phil Miller, free cumbia lessons; DJ La Primera Iglesia Bautista 628 Elm Street at 8:30AM to individually speak to seniors about their medications. Ceramic class will Manolito; cumbia, salsa, corner of Elm & Erie WLFC 88.3 FM held from 9:00AM-2:00PM. Afternoon bingo from 12:15-2:00PM. June 24: Arm chair ranchera, merengue; Findlay, OH Toledo, Ohio 43604 exercises will be held at 9:00AM. Jay Gerken, from the Ohio State Extension, will speak 313.849.0900. Pastor Titular: J. Truett Fogle viernes, at 10:00AM on senior nutrition. June 25: Trip to Tom Strain’s fruit and vegetable market. Club International, Pastor Asociado: Jesus 6:00 to 9:00PM Segovia Questions? Call Mayores Senior Center, Toledo, at 419-242-1144. 6060 W. Fort Street; weekly Escuela dominical: 10:00 Saturday entertainment; a.m. Michigan: 313.995.4938. Culto de adoración: 11:00 WKMK 1440 AM a.m. La Explosiva Half Past 3, 2554 Grand Los cultos son bi-lengual Obituaries River, Sat: Latin Dance 419-241-1546 “La que se escribe con rojo’” Parties with DJ Cisco; JUAN MANUEL “JOHNNY” GARCIA SS. Peter & Paul con Batman y Paquita salsa, merengue, 728 Guadalupe Street de la Vernor bachata;free salsa lessons; Toledo, Ohio 43609 Detroit, MI Juan M. Garcia, 33, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2004. Johnny ladies free before 10PM; Fr. Richard Notter lunes a sab., 3:00PM to 6:00PM was born in Toledo on June 23, 1970, to Estevan Tellez and Lucy Garcia. Johnny was Dom., 12:00 p.m. [en lunes a viernes, 5:00AM to 7:00AM employed at the Calphalon Company and also was a professional wrestler, known as 313.304.8953 and español] 248.756.4821. 419-241-5822 “Chief.” Johnny was a member of Cedar Creek Church. He was a loving father and www.danceindetroit.com. WCAR 1090 AM husband who enjoyed grilling out and watching NASCAR. Los Galanes, 3362 Lorain: Detroit, MI Sacred Heart Chapel Surviving are his wife, Heather; daughters, Sierra, Sabrina, Serina; parents; brothers, Bagley St., every Friday and sábado, 4301 Pearl Ave. noon to 5:00PM Robert (Candy), Dominic (Elizabeth), Eddie, Mark (Rachel), Frank “Ponch” Foust, all Saturday, Latino music; Lorain OH of Toledo, Joey Tellez, and sister, Alise Tellez, of Mt. Blanchard, OH, Theresa (Darryl) Rev. William A. Thaden dom., noon to 4:00PM 313.554.4444. Hernández-Smith of Toledo; grandparents, Erlinda and Ismeal DeLaRosa of Fostoria Luna Pier: Luna Pier Sister Theresa Stegman, Sister Elisea Bonano WDTR 90.9 FM Ballroom; most Saturday and Joanne Garcia; mother-in-law, Barb Cowell, and father-in-law, Norman (Oake) 440-277-7231 Caribe Serenade Cowell. He was preceded in death by parents, Juan Garcia and Nellie Castillon; sisters, nights; El Baile Grande, 10 Dom., 8:00AM, 10:00AM, Detroit, MI p.m. to 3 a.m. Call & Noon Ozzie Rivera Mona Garcia DeLuna, Yolanda Garcia; nephew, Isreal “Mello” Garcia; grandfather, José 734.848.4326. Lun., jueves, vier. 9:30AM Tellez of Texas; great grand-mother, Betty Martínez of Findlay. Mier., 6:30PM sábado Pontiac:HEAT, Pike St. 6:30 to 8:30PM & N. Saginaw St., Fri; at the Sáb., 6:00PM main level: salsa, meren- Cleveland: WLEN 103.9 FM Escuche AVON gue, bachata & Latin Inglesia Nueva Vida Adrian, MI Ofelia’s House music by DJ Cisco & 3510 W. 41th St. Need Extra Money? 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Front St. Monroe, Michigan 48161 Jackson, MI Utica:Argentine Tango dom., 10:00AM-Noon Detroit, 7758 Auburn Road; Dom., 1:30 p.m. Metro Night Entertainment Mar. & Jue., 7:00 p.m. 517-787-0020 Tango on Fri; 734-848-4271 HERBALIFE 586.254.0560. Presenta Ypsilanti: Primera Iglesia Bautista 100% Club Metro, 2275 Hispana Editor’s Note: Pierda hasta 20 libras Viernes: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Ellsworth Street; Friday is 3495 Livernois Street Churches or Radio, with salsa, merengue, bochata Detroit, Michigan 48210 en poco tiempo con Reggeton night;Sun. is Mexican night Pastor Titular: Carlos Liese Spanish dialogue, desir- nuestras opciónes, Domingos: Noche Mexicana with The best in música Pastor Asociado: Elí Garza ing to be included in La latina with DJ Miguel, Estudio Bíblico: Miér., 7:00 p.m. pierda peso con 9:00PM-2:00AM. May Escuela Dominical: 10:00 a.m. Prensa’s directories with DJ Miguel resultados 21: Grupo Salvaje de Culto de Adoración: Dom., should e-mail the informa- (734) 904-4893 or (734) 434-0800 Puerto Rico. Must be 18 11:00 a.m. permanentes. years of age or older. 313-894-7755 tion to Rico, c/o Oportunidades de Call: 734.434.0800. [email protected], CLUB METRO Have entertainment? Nueva Creación United trabajo. or fax to 419.241.5774, Call Rico at: 419.870.6565 or Methodist Church Exit 181A from (94) Detroit 270 Waterman St. Detroit MI Llame a Laura: 313.729.4435, or fax to: or call 419.870.6565 or Exit 181B from Ann Arbor Services: Juev. at 7:00 p.m. 313.550.4931 419.241.5774, or email to 313.729.4035. Gracias! [email protected]. & domingo a 5:30 p.m. A un Lado Big Lots • ¡e-Prensa! Over 2,500 subscribers receive the electronic version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • June/junio 16, 2004 La Prensa Page 13

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Peace, for example, was a piece done for the Cleveland Outsourcing will cost Michigan Sight Center. Vega contributed to 46,000 jobs, study says Cleveland’s Guitar Mania, MACKINAC ISLAND, which was an art fund Mich (AP): Michigan stands raising event for United Way to lose more than 46,000 Services and the Rock and manufacturing jobs to Roll Hall of Fame and outsourcing in the next eight Museum. The profits made years, but an expected worker from the auctioning of shortage is a bigger threat to “Outsourcing is good for guitars in November the state’s economy, a new Michigan? Give me a break,” Vega’s Reach for the Stars 2002 benefited the United study shows. said Sean McAlinden, chief Way Services, the Rock and The projected job losses economist at the nonprofit Roll Hall of Fame and will cost the state $1.2 billion Center for Automotive Re- Vega’s Arte Museum Educational Fund, in lost wages and retraining search in Ann Arbor. “I think and the Make-A-Wish efforts, but will be more than there’s more outsourcing go- Fino opens Foundation of Northeast Lupe Flores has been a barber for over 50 years. He offset by cost savings that al- ing on right now and I esti- Ohio. Above is Vega’s Reach has cut the hair of Jan Zilba for many of those years. low Michigan companies to mate the impact is between for the Stars. Lupe’s barber shop is located in South Toledo. remain competitive, accord- $6 billion to $10 billion, Cleveland: Last Friday, ing to the study that was to be much more than the $1.2 bil- renowned Cleveland artist released Friday during the lion the report states.” Hector Vega opened the Mackinac Policy Conference Katz said business lead- doors to his Arte Fino on Mackinac Island. ers and politicians must fo- Gallery—an art and café The 40-page report is the cus on long-term solutions combination that captures result of a five-month study to curtail further job losses in Vega’ spirit and this year that was commis- the manufacturing sector, imagination. sioned by the Detroit Regional including added investment Vega was born in Gurabo, Chamber, the Michigan His- in research and development, Puerto Rico and was raised panic Chamber of Commerce boosting education, attract- in Cleveland, OH. His and the Accelerator Group, a ing more skilled workers and signature style of art is private research firm. expediting foreign trade. influenced by his cultural While outsourcing has And regional leaders need heritage. Vega’s works are grabbed the lime light over to address the projected loss represented by the past year, the report found of 334,000 workers in the distinguished galleries and that the impact on manufac- state due to retirement. Com- are prized in private and turing jobs has been over- bined with a projected de- corporate collections. Vega stated, The Detroit News re- cline in skilled labor, the believes in community ported in a Friday story. cumulative total loss of manu- involvement and is known Security was tight at LatinoFest IV as can be viewed by the ending with Little Joe “We’ve seen news reports facturing workers over the for his art contributions to and the Lucas County deputies. and politicians stating that next eight years could cost local non-profit benefits. outsourcing of jobs is hor- the state $27 billion in wages rible, but the reality is most of and other benefits. PRODUCTOS NETAMENTE MEXICANOS the manufacturing jobs Factoring in the projected Y UNA VARIEDAD DE OTROS ARTICULOS Feliz we’ve lost are due to better worker shortfall on the state’s productivity,” said Lisa Katz, entire economy, including ¡Venga Visitenos! Día de the Detroit Regional high-growth industries in Chamber’s director of public health care, biotechnology Los affairs. “That’s good news in and life sciences, will cost Tienda Mexicana the long run.” the state $108.5 billion in Padres! But one Michigan econo- wages and other economic Dos Hermanos Market mist and labor expert dis- activity, according to the puted the report’s findings. study. 136 E. Beecher St., Adrian MI Tel 517.264.5126 Have you seen this missing Latina? Georgina DeJesus was last seen on April 2, 2004 near MEXICAN PRODUCTS Lorain Avenue and 105th Street in Cleveland. Georgina is 14 years old, 5’ 1” in height and weighs 135 And a large variety of other items pounds. Call the FBI if you have any information as to her Come visit us! whereabouts.

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The Opportunity Pages is a registered trademark of CenturyTel. © 2004 CenturyTel June/junio 16, 2004 La Prensa Page 15 Marisol Ibarra cohol and drug prevention. you can be 30 and you can still the country,” says Marisol. for me. My goal is to become bid and bonding procedures, And I also worked as an advo- get an education,” she says. “We are also very excited a certified OSHA training in- and I help recruit more (Continued from Page 1) cate. If any of the migrant work- “My job at ACP is a dream about the Construction Careers structor in Spanish, but I real- Latinos,” Marisol says. “Mom and dad had a fruit ers had legal problems, I could job,” says Marisol. “The job Academy (CCA), which is a ize I need a few more years of Marisol also plans on be- help them translate documents. pays me ample, and it pro- store in México, and they joint venture in cooperation experience under my belt. I ing certified to teach sexual would export produce to the “My mother was a migrant vides me the ability for so much between the construction in- credit him with helping my harassment courses. United States,” recalled worker, so I was able to under- personal growth in my life. dustry and the Toledo Public dream become a goal,” says stand what they were facing. I Without this job, I could not Recently, Lucas County Marisol. Her siblings, who all Schools system. This involves Marisol. realized they would go to great go to school, work, and raise Commissioner Harry Barlos live on the West Coast, are not just the building trades but Although she is a student lengths to find work even my daughter.” appointed Marisol to the City Martín, Carmen, Julio César, the construction management at the University of Toledo, though their living conditions Marisol said she initially of Toledo’s Workforce Invest- Alejandro, Judith, and Lolita. side, such as engineering. We UT has hired Marisol for one Marisol Ibarra graduated were not the best. I would go started her job at ACP under a ment Board (WIB). She is hon- will be starting the first class in of their programs as well. “I am from high school in Yuma and out to the migrant campsites. I grant to recruit Latinos into the fall and we have 25 stu- also responsible for helping ored by the confidence Com- when she turned 18, moved to know the mentality of the old the construction industry from missioner Barlos has shown in fashioned Latinos and their the SMC federal mediation dents. And we are already talk- recruit minorities for their dis- Los Angeles to live with her her abilities. work ethic,” says Marisol. program. “The industry be- ing to the Washington Local advantaged business enter- oldest sister Carmen. Says Marisol: “I’m having “My family was very old fash- It was while she was a stu- lieves that a large majority of Schools about a program with prises program. The program a lot of fun, and I’m helping ioned as were many Mexicans at dent at BGSU that she met Josh he workforce in the construc- them,” adds Marisol. is now in its second year. I that time,” remembers Marisol. Flores, now a Spanish teacher tion trades will be composed “I work for Bill Brennan help diversity contractors to my community. Who could “They stressed hard work rather at Waite High School. They of Latinos. They saw a big and he has opened many doors understand elements such as ask for more?” than education. They were very are the parents of Paula Alicia need and realized they had to traditional Latinos in that they Flores, who although only two- do more in terms of outreach believed that college was a waste and-a-half years old, is already with the Latino community,” of time for me.” bilingual. Marisol goes out of she explains. IMMIGRATION PROBLEMS? Marisol lived in Los Ange- her way to thank the Flores “for Marisol was subsequently les until the mid-1990s. She being so wonderful to me while offered the position of Work Preguntas o problemas de then moved to Denver and later away from my family.” Force Development Director. Inmigración Paula Alicia is enrolled at “I do outreach, I do recruit- to Louisville before eventu- Hablamos español ally coming to Ohio. “I always the Appletree Day Care Center ment, especially among had a love for travel,” says at the University of Toledo Latinos and African Ameri- Marisol, who followed the where Marisol has transferred cans. We believe that not ev- • Asylum Christian ministry group she and is completing her college eryone is bound for college. • Deportation was working with to Ohio. education. 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INTERESTED BIDDERS: TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – NEW WAITE MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL UPDATE

Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public School District until 12:00 NOON on July 22, 2004, at the Toledo Public Schools Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor material and supervision necessary for the New Waite Middle School, as more fully described in the drawings and specifications for the project prepared by Munger Munger and Associates Architects, Inc., and will be opened publicly and read immediately thereafter.

Bid Documents for the project may be examined at the F.W. Dodge plan rooms in Maumee, Builders Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Northwest Ohio Black Chamber of Commerce, The Plan Room in Ann Arbor, and Ohio Construction News.

Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting June 9, 2004 which can be purchased from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Rd., Toledo Ohio 43615 Phone: 419-385-5303. Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no cost with the purchase of the specifications.

A PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for June 30, 2004, at 2:00pm at the Oakdale with DJs: Rico Pico, Carla Nayeli Soto, & Tony Rios Swing Space School, 1701 East Broadway, Toledo, Ohio.

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Bid Item No. 1 Site/Landscaping $ 3,087,000 SUNDAYS Bid Item No. 2 General Trades $ 5,081,500 8:00 PM - Bid Item No. 3 Plumbing $ 500,900 Bid Item No. 4 HVAC $ 1,642,200 10:00 PM Bid Item No. 5 Fire Protection $ 165,400 Bid Item No. 6 Electrical $ 840,500 Total Estimate: $ 11,317,500 Tel: (419) 729-9915 or LatinoMix is (419) 870-6565 INTERESTED BIDDERS: www.voceslatinas.com TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – NEW OAKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL www.laprensatoledo.com INFORMATIONAL UPDATE now on FM, P.O. Box 80146 Toledo, Ohio 43608 Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public School 616 Adams, Toledo, District until 12:00 NOON on July 22, 2004, at the Toledo Public Schools Treasurers’ 97.3FM! Ohio 43604 Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor material and supervision necessary for the New Oakdale Elementary School, as more fully Executive Producers: Tony Rios Enterprises, Inc. described in the drawings and specifications for the project prepared by The Email: [email protected] & La Prensa Newspaper Collaborative, Inc., and will be opened publicly and read immediately thereafter.

Bid Documents for the project may be examined at the F.W. Dodge plan rooms in El Campamento Jalapeño Spanish Upper Duplex for Rent Maumee, Builders Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity Building, Day Camp 1 Bed; off street E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the parking on Foraker St. Northwest Ohio Black Chamber of Commerce, The Plan Room in Ann Arbor, and $275 per month with Ohio Construction News. Camp for children/niños ages 3-5 & 6-12. This is a deposit. 419-475-3417. unique and fun-filled Spanish camp. Kids learn Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting June 9, 2004 which can be Spanish through fun, hands-on Spanish activities: pico purchased from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Rd., Toledo Ohio 43615 de gallo, lotería, quesadillas, Pablo Picasso, y mucho SANCHEZ Phone: 419-385-5303. Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no cost with más! June and July one (1) week sessions. Call the purchase of the specifications. Erin for registration and info at 419-534-4581. ROOFING Preventive A PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for June 30, 2004, at 2:00pm at the Oakdale Swing Space School, 1701 East Broadway, Toledo, Ohio. ¡¡ATENCION HISPANOS!! maint; roof repairs; ¡HOMBRES Y MUJERES. NIÑOS Y rubber roofing; re- If you have any questions, or if you need additional information, please direct all ADULTOS! roof shingles; 25 questions in writing to Amy Runge, LGB-LLC fax (877) 281-0784 or by phone at years exp; roof (419) 776-5600. TE OFRECEMOS PRODUCTOS PARA LA SALUD 100% NATURALES PROVENIENTES DE coatings; roof Bid Item No. 1 Site/Landscaping $ 609,100 MEXICO, VISITANOS SIN COMPROMISO DE leaks; se habla Bid Item No. 2 General Trades $ 3,322,334 COMPRA TODOS LOS SABADOS A LAS 5 DE LA español; call Pete Bid Item No. 3 Plumbing $ 317,800 TARDE EN 68 N. ROESSLER ST. O LLAMA AL Bid Item No. 4 HVAC $ 1,290,600 (734)-241-3317 SE HABLA INGLES Y ESPAÑOL. Sánchez, 419-787- Bid Item No. 5 Fire Protection $ 130,900 SI NO TIENES ASEGURANZA MEDICA Y 9612. Bid Item No. 6 Electrical $ 707,300 TIENES PROBLEMAS DE SALUD TALES COMO: Total Estimate: $ 6,378,034 · ALERGIA · ASMA · ARTRITIS SAY GOODBYE · DOLORES DE CABEZA PERSONALS CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL · MIGRAÑA TO DOWNSIZING THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) · AGOTAMIENTO Estoy buscando un · CANSANCIO Put yourself in espiritu igual, que se COTA needed to work with infants and toddlers · PROBLEMAS CON LA MEMORIA charge! Build an excit- (ages 0-5 yrs.) who are at-risk or have developmen- pueda desarrollar · EMBOLIA ing career at Primerica, tal delays. Graduation from an accredited two-year · INFERTILIDAD where you’re the boss. conmigo Occupational Therapy Assistant program as recog- · DESGASTE DE HUESOS Get paid for helping espiritualmente. nized by the Ohio OT/PT Licensure Board is re- · PROBLEMAS DIGESTIVOS families solve financial Medito a menudo. quired. Must have one-year experience working with · PROBLEMAS CON EL RIÑON problems. You deter- · OSTEOPOROSIS Reflexiono. Si usted infants/toddlers in a professional setting. We offer a mine your own hours, competitive salary and excellent benefits. Submit · FALTA DE APETITO territory, even compen- está buscando un · SOBREPESO résumés and/or applications to: sation! socio espiritual con · PROBLEMAS HORMONALES · PROBLEMAS CON LA PROSTATA quien meditar y para Lucas County Board of MR/DD · DIABETES For more information, platicar en el correo Attn: Human Resources-CSC call Bill Gilligan · ALTA PRESION electrónico interno de 2001 Collingwood Blvd. 419-861-7843 · BAJA PRESION desarrollo conmigo Toledo, OH 43620 · PROBLEMAS CON EL HIGADO, ETC. es: puraalma2002@ · VISITANOS O LLAMANOS NO TIENES NADA Bilingual Help EOE QUE PERDER. Needed! yahoo.com. ¡NO te confundas, estos productos no son Herbalife! • Authentic Mexican Food: El Vaquero • 2 area locations to serve you • El Vaquero • 419.872.1230 or 419.536.0471 • June/junio 16, 2004 La Prensa Classifieds Page 19

PROJECT Education LUCAS COUNTY - JOB DEVELOPER: Welcome to Quality Hispanic TV Programming EXCITE Tony Rios Enterprises, Inc. Provides job placement assistance for job seek- PROGRAM AmericCorps Producer ers; matches job seekers with quality employment THIS WEEK: P.O. Box 80146 MANAGER Toledo, Ohio 43608 “The Domestic opportunities; provides job retention and career Telephone: 419-729-9915 development services after employment; maintains Fax: 425-928-3585 Peace Corps” Email: [email protected] College of Health documentation of job seeker progress, job referrals Website: http/ www.voceslatinas.com and Human Ser- Serve Your Com- and placements; assists with business develop- ment activities. vices munity—Change LatinoFest IV Reach the Hispanic Community! Bowling Green Your Life MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor=s de- Advertise on Voces State University gree from an accredited college or university in Are you someone Latinas TV Show! http:// Business Administration with a concentration in Toledo, Ohio who’s looking for a chance Marketing, Human Resources, Public Administra- Buckeye Cablesystem Channel 69 www.bgsu.edu/ to make a difference in colleges/edhd/ tion, Public Relations or a related field plus one (1) Thursday 9:00PM return for a lifetime of re- year related experience preferred. Associate=s wards—plus the means to Sunday 1:00PM programs/excite/ degree in a relevant field plus two (2) years experi- help with college tuition ex- Note the change in time—9PM! ence in human resources, public relations or job We are now on Channel 69! Acts as liaison to pense? If you are, apply for a position with Americorps development required. Knowledgeable and experi- schools and community for the 2004-2005 service enced in use of personal computers and software partners; administrates year. Members receive a applications. Must possess a valid driver license budget; oversees design living allowance ($10,197- with driving privileges in the State of Ohio. Salary: and maintenance of the FT and $5,399-PT) as well $37,980.00 annual. Excellent benefits. EXCITE web site. Re- as an education award at sponsible for planning of the end of the service term Accepting applications/resumes through Friday, summer institute, collo- ($4,725-FT and $2,363- June 18, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. Please send resume quiums, and retreats. PT), which can help pay for with a copy of your transcript to: Serves as instructor of tuition and/or student loans! Full-Time Members also records for academic Lucas Human Resources Department, year course; serves as qualify for single health care coverage and are eligible One Government Center, Suite 450 initial point of contact for for childcare benefits. Mem- Toledo, Ohio 43604-2259, all communications; ad- bers also receive training Attn: WORKFORCEJOB WANTED vises in policy develop- opportunities throughout the Janitorial & ment and thereafter de- term of service. EEO/AA/F/M/H/V Housekeeping velops procedures to Hampton Inn & ensure implementation; To qualify, you should Suites facilitates internal project have a background or inter- FOR THE communication; devel- est in the fields of educa- 419-727-8725 ops and implements a tion, social work and serv- BEST project public relations ing your community. ¿Sentimiento plan; coordinates all as- Americorps does accept a TAMALES limited number of applica- pects of project evalua- tions from high school stu- IN TOWN! Latino? tion; supervises the dents who are at least 17 project Secretary/GA, Hot, mild, or Mon-Fri years old. Some members 12PM - 1PM and other duties as as- are still in high school, col- the Plain Jane signed by Director. lege or have already gradu- Sat & Sun ated and some are plan- for los niños. 5PM - 6PM Minimum Qualifica- ning to attend. Other re- quirements for participation Call Rubén Brought to you by Jazz Direct tions: Bachelor’s and Marketing Master’s degree in edu- are discussed at time of Ramos at To place an ad cation or an environmen- interview. (419) 255-5007 call 313-255-4331 tal health related field Visit us at We are now recruiting www.jazzdirectmarketing.com (one degree must be in FT/PT Family Mentors, education); teaching cer- which address health, TV6 tificate (elementary or wellness and educational secondary education concerns and issues. Host Comcast with concentration in Sites sponsor a member for science) preferred; 3 yrs. the entire service term and related exp. Full-time ad- are located throughout Value Stream Manager ministration staff posi- Northwest Ohio. Host Sites tion (grant-funded). Ad- range from neighborhood Parker Filtration, a world leader in filtration, has two openings for a Value Stream Manager at our and community centers to ministrative grade level Metamora, OH location. The Value Stream Manager will oversee day-to-day activities, so as to meet 14, minimum salary educational and health care facilities. Other sites are daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly deadlines and provide leadership for the associates within the $34,807. Salary is com- Wood Lane and Children’s manufacturing area. This person will drive the Lean process to maximize profitable growth, provide mensurate with educa- Resource Center in Bowl- premier customer service, develop a technically qualified work force, reduce operating costs and tion and experience. Full ing Green and Hope Ser- inventories through incremental and quantum continuous improvements. The Value Stream Manager benefit package avail- vices in Napoleon. will also be responsible for all aspects of managing to include developing associates, budget planning, able. employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of shop floor team leaders If interested in serving and associates. To apply: submit let- your community, please ter of application, résumé, call or e-mail Renée Qualified candidates should possess a minimum of five years of multifunctional supervisory experience and names/addresses/ Kolby-Sharp or Rebecca in a manufacturing related field (filtration, machining and CNC macro programming experience a plus). telephone numbers of 3 R. Martínez for an ap- Five or more years of professional accomplishments including increasing responsibility and overall professional references pointment to attend an in- leadership of projects and teams a must. Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering required. formational session and/ postmarked by June 25, Must have demonstrated team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational or to complete an applica- objectives. Must be able to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities. Current 2004, to: Ofc. of Human tion, (419) 251-1379. knowledge of manufacturing technology, productivity, quality measurements, and material/planning Resources (Search V- [email protected]. 046), 100 College Park All applications must be systems required. Ofc. Bldg., Bowling Green completed on site. Appli- State University, Bowling cation deadline is July 7, Parker Hannifin Corporation provides competitive compensation, full range of benefits and profit Green, OH 43403. (419) 2004. AmeriCorps is an sharing consideration. 372-8421. (http:// Equal Opportunity Pro- www.bgsu.edu/offices/ gram. Send your cover letter, salary requirements and resume by 6/25/2004 in confidence to: ohr) BGSU is an AA/EO Parker Hannifin Corporation educator/employer. Education Attn: HR – VSM AmeriCorps 16810 Fulton CR 2 Need “The Domestic Peace Metamora, OH 43540 Landscaping? Corps” EOE M/F/D/V Call Roy at 419-244- An Equal Opportunity 2135 or 419-654-1249 Program • ¡e-Prensa! 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“We Painted the Sky!” no obstacles for everyone By Roberta M. Rosa, Reportera de La Prensa coming together to enjoy an Email: [email protected] almost forgotten, but still Anita López, who is running for Lucas County Recorder, presents the City of Toledo’s June 5th marked the clos- also a free kite-making work- popular activity. This pro- Proclamation honoring Willie Colón, at LatinoFest IV. ing of the Latino Cultural shop, so the children can make gram was truly a model worth School of Arts’ second year their own kites, fly them up duplicating in other commu- Willie Colón puso la salsa en LatinoFest 2004 “Let’s Paint the Sky with above the clouds, or crash them nities.” said Ramón Santiago Por Wendy Cuellar, Reportera de La Prensa Color” kite program. The into the ground…which I be- [the LCSA’s volunteer Ex- El pasado viernes, 11 de disquera. Como músico, com- socio-políticas. En el 1993 intended goal of the kite lieve they did both! ecutive Director].” junio, se presentó el gran positor, arreglista, cantante, se postuló para las primarias program was to create op- “Who would’ve thought The program lasted five Willie Colón en el LatinoFest trombonista, productor y di- del distrito congresional 17 portunities for parents to that something as simple as a weeks and was held at Black 2004 en Toledo, Ohio, donde rector, Colón ha hecho 39 en el estado de Nueva York y interact with their children; kite could provide a vehicle River Landing in Lorain. fanáticos lo escucharon producciones que han vendido en el 2001, Colón fue el único and interact they did. The for community interaction The kite program, overall, cantar en esa noche fresca más de 15 milliones de discos candidato latino para el participants not only flew where race, age, and gender received 173 kids and par- varios de sus éxitos clásicos mundialmente, tiene quince puesto de Defensor Público professional kites, there was had no bearing and provided ents within its five weeks. con los que se ha dado a discos de oro y cinco de platino. de la ciudad de Nueva York reconocer a nivel Además de su carrera musi- para el partido Democrático, internacional como “Idilio”, cal, Colón se ha dedicado desde acumulando la respetable “Che Che Cole”, “Calle Luna, los 16 años a las causas sociales, cifra de 101,394 votos. Calle Sol” y “Gitana”. No las cuales lo han llevado a la A pesar de todas sus dejó tampoco pasar la política. Actualmente es ocupaciones comunitarias, oportunidad de cantar varios presidente de la Asociación de no abandona la música. En temas hechos famosos en la Artes Hispanos y fue nombrado el 2003 se reunió con su amigo voz de Héctor Lavoe como este año como consejero del y colega Ruben Blades para “Periódico de Ayer”, “El Alcalde de Nueva York un concierto en Cantante” y terminando con Michael Bloomberg en la conmemoración a “El Todopoderoso”. Comisión Latina de Medios y “Siembra…25 años Willie Colón, nacido en Entretenimiento. En 1995 después” en el Estadio Hiram el Bronx, Nueva York de pa- Colón fue el primer Latino en Bithrom, donde se dres puertorriqueños, tiene ser parte de la directiva incluyeron muchos de los una larga y extensiva carrera nacional de ASCAP (Sociedad éxitos en los cuales llena de logros y éxito. Americana de Compositores, colabararon en el pasado, Comenzando desde los 17 Autores y Editores), en la cual como el famoso “Pedro años, fue firmado a Fania aun esta involucrado. Navaja”. Records, disquera basada en En 1996 fue nominado Fue una noche Nueva York a finales de los como uno de los 100 Hispanos inolvidable para todos los 60’s. Aquí colaboraron los más influyentes en los Estados fanáticos de la salsa y una mejores músicos y cantantes Unidos por Hispanic Business muy buena manera de de salsa en la época de los Magazine y en noviembre del introducir este género para 70’s y los cuales ahora son 1999, fue nombrado Dr. Will- aquellos que no la conocían. leyendas en los géneros de la iam A. Colón con un Previo a su presentación, salsa y jazz latino, como Doctorado Honoris por el Trin- Anita López le otorgó una Rubén Blades, Hector Lavoe, ity College en Connecticut. proclamación de parte del Celia Cruz, Larry Harow, Ray Este premio titulado “El Arte Alcalde de Toledo Jack Ford, Barreto, Tito Puente y Johnny del Valor” es otorgado a artistas por su aportación a la música Pacheco, fundador de la que han hecho contribuciones y a las causas sociales.

Antonio López, Luís Vázquez, and Alex López from Cleveland, attending last Friday’s Willie Colón concert at LatinoFest IV in Toledo.

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