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For details call 419-870-6565 or (440) 419-290-3082. 320-8221 Página 2 La Prensa – Político June/junio 24, 2011 Obama visits Puerto Rico with eye on US voters Obama visita Puerto Rico con la mira puesta en By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press los votantes SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, statehood or even indepen- Por JIM KUHNHENN June 14, 2011 (AP): Presi- dence. The president reaf- SAN JUAN, 14 de junio la reelección en el 2012. que representan más de la dent Barack Obama kept his firmed his support for a refer- del 2011 (AP): En un acto de Aunque estuvo apenas unas mitad del aumento de la campaign pledge to become endum in which island voters cortejo hacia los electores horas en la isla, la visita fue población estadounidense en the first president since John would resolve the matter for hispanos en Estados Unidos, concebida para impulsar la la década anterior. Los F. Kennedy to make an offi- themselves, eliciting cheers el presidente Barack Obama presencia del mandatario y sondeos nacionales a boca de cial visit to this recession- when he said: “When the cumplió el martes la promesa generar un buen ánimo en un urna mostraron que el 67% de battered U.S. territory. “The people of Puerto Rico make a hecha en campaña de ser el territorio conocido como un los latinos votó por Obama en aspirations and the struggles clear decision, my adminis- Puerto Rico”—indepen- primer mandatario desde John destino de vacaciones, que sin el 2008, contra el 31% en on this island mirror those tration will stand by you.” dence for Puerto Rico. F. Kennedy que realizaría una embargo por lo general pasa favor del candidato across America,” Obama de- The words could resonate Administration officials visita oficial a Puerto Rico, desapercibido en Estados republicano, el senador John clared Tuesday. not just here but with the mil- touted the visit as giving territorio estadounidense Unidos. McCain. On a sweltering day, thou- lions of Puerto Rican voters Obama a chance to interact asolado por la recesión. Los puertorriqueños son Pero algunos hispanos se sands crowded the main on the mainland, including with Puerto Ricans; part of “Las aspiraciones y las ciudadanos estadounidenses han desilusionado de Obama roads and waved flags as more than 800,000 in politi- that time he was in a closed luchas en esta isla reflejan las pero no pueden votar en las por el incumplimiento de la Obama’s motorcade roared cally important Florida, where Democratic National Com- de todo Estados Unidos”, elecciones presidenciales— promesa de lograr una reforma by. A huge banner filled eight Obama stayed overnight mittee fundraiser, but he also declaró Obama en San Juan. sólo en los comicios prima- integral en la inmigración. stories of a building, featur- Monday before flying here sat for interviews with Puerto Pese a un calor abrasador, ries—, uno de muchos factores Obama, que visitó Puerto ing the images of Kennedy Tuesday morning. Democrats Rican journalists. miles de personas se que suscita en algunos boricuas Rico como candidato en and Obama. “We are proud see the Puerto Ricans in Florida And, the president made congregaron en los caminos la sensación de que son mayo del 2008, se esforzó por to be part of history,” it said. as a potential counterbalance time to mix informally with principales y enarbolaron ciudadanos de segunda clase. hacerles saber a sus Puerto Ricans are an im- to the larger, traditionally Re- residents, making an unan- banderas para observar el paso Estados Unidos se apoderó interlocutores boricuas que portant component of the publican Cuban-American nounced stop at a local lunch de la caravana de Obama. Una de Puerto Rico en 1898 como no serían olvidados por su fast-growing Latino popu- community in a state Obama spot a couple of blocks from pancarta enorme cubría los botín de la guerra gobierno. lation in the U.S., now total- needs to win a second term. the beach. As customers ochos pisos de un edificio hispanoamericana en la que En un acto efectuado a su ing 50 million,that Obama About 4.6 million Puerto snapped pictures with their con imágenes de Obama y derrotó a España. Instaló un llegada al aeropuerto de San wants to mobilize in his re- Ricans live on the mainland. cellphones, the president, in Kennedy. “Estamos régimen militar hasta 1902, Juan, Obama se refirió de election campaign. Even Obama talked about his shirt sleeves, ordered the orgullosos de ser parte de la luego un gobierno civil inmediato al debate que ha though he spent mere hours commitment to including house specialty, a historia”, expresó. controlado desde Washington, durado décadas sobre la on the island, the visit was Puerto Rico in his Medianoche sandwich— Los puertorriqueños y en 1952 el Congreso categoría de la isla, aspecto designed to lift the administration’s initiatives, ham, pork and swiss with pick- representan una parte estadounidense le otorgó la en torno al cual algunos president’s visibility and such as the health care bill, les and mustard on a sweet importante de la cada vez condición de Estado Libre pugnan por que se le considere create goodwill in a territory and praised Puerto Ricans’ bread. mayor población hispana en Asociado. estado pleno de Estados known as a vacation desti- cultural achievements and But even here Obama Estados Unidos, que ahora El acercamiento de Obama Unidos y otros plantean nation but otherwise some- contributions to US-Ameri- didn’t escape the economic llega a 50 millones de perso- a los puertorriqueños forma incluso la independencia. thing of an afterthought in can society and the military. concerns that are his politi- nas y que Obama desea parte de una acción más amplia El presidente reiteró su the United States. The president singled out cal sore spot heading into the movilizar en su campaña por para cortejar a los hispanos, (Continua en la p. 16) Like residents of Wash- Dallas Mavericks player J.J. 2012 elections. The reces- ington, DC, residents of Barea, a celebrity here as a sion hit Puerto Rico harder Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens Puerto Rican athlete on a than the states, with unem- Cuba publishes ‘Che’ Guevara’s revolution diary but cannot vote in presiden- championship team. ployment rising to nearly 17 HAVANA, June 14, Revolution swept Castro to birthday. Guevara’s tial general elections—only “Every day, Boricuas help percent. It declined to 16.2 2011 (AP): Cuba has pub- power. widow Aleida March and in primaries—one of many write the American story,” the percent in April. lished revolutionary icon It begins with his arrival one of his daughters were factors that give rise to a president said, using a term for “In these challenging Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s in Cuba aboard the yacht on hand to sign copies. sense of second-class citi- Puerto Ricans. His feel-good times, people on this island journal from the guerrilla “Granma” with Fidel and March told reporters zenship among some in the message included references don’t quit,” Obama said in campaign he fought with Raúl Castro and covers his the purpose of publish- Caribbean island. to Puerto Rican foods and his speech. “We don’t turn Fidel Castro. march from the eastern side ing the diary is “to ac- Some say that reaching sprinkled in a little Spanish. back. People in America “Diary of a Combat- of the island to the capital. knowledge his thoughts, out to Puerto Ricans is part The president spoke in don’t quit. We don’t turn ant” covers the period It was launched in Havana life and work.” of a broader effort to court front of US and Puerto Rican back. We place our bets on from 1956 until late 1958, on Tuesday, which would Guevara was killed in Latinos, who accounted for flags lined side by side. Then entrepreneurs and on work- days before the Cuban have been Guevara’s 83rd Bolivia in 1967. more than half the U.S. popu- his motorcade took him ers and on our families. We lation increase over the past through sunny streets lined understand that there is decade. National exit polls with palm trees as he headed strength in our diversity. We showed that 67 percent of from the airport to a visit with renew the American dream. Latinos voted for Obama in the island’s Republican gov- We have done it before. We 2008, compared with 31 per- ernor, Luis Fortuno. will do it again.” cent for Arizona Sen. John At the governor’s mansion, Fortuno said in an inter- McCain, but some Latinos La Fortaleza, Fortuno told view with The Associated have become disillusioned Obama: “On behalf of the Press that the economy is the with Obama because of his people of Puerto Rico we want biggest issue among island- failure to deliver on prom- to welcome you. I guess you ers. Because they are U.S. citi- ises for immigration reform. saw a taste of it driving over zens immigration is not as Obama, who visited as a here. We are proud to wel- potent a political subject as it candidate in May 2008, come you and we thank you is with other Latino groups. sought to ensure his Puerto for the visit.” The governor said he wel- Rican listeners they were not “I cannot be more honored comed the attention his is- forgotten by his administra- to be here,” said the president, land is getting. “There is a tion. joking that he just wished he heightened level of aware- Status debate could jump in the inviting ness about the importance of In remarks at an arrival ocean. the Latino vote that hadn’t event at the airport in San As the president’s motor- existed for a while,” Fortuno Juan, Obama quickly turned cade approached, protesters said. to the decades-old debate with megaphones could be Associated Press writer about the island’s status, heard in the distance calling Ben Fox contributed to this which has some pushing for for “Independencia para article. LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 June/junio 24, 2011 La Prensa1.com Page 3 Presentan propuesta para nacionalizar programa que criminaliza a trabajadores indocumentados Congresista Gutiérrez exhorta a la unión para evitar que se vuelva ley Por Isabel Flores, Corresponsal de La Prensa 20 de junio, 2011: El el 93% de los hispanos menores Nacional (DHS). El problema Lamar y el presidente del afectando los salarios del resto”, Cabe destacar que un día Congresista Luis Gutiérrez de 18 años son ciudadanos es que este sistema presenta subcomité de Inmigración, argumento Hastings. después de presentada la exhorta a la comunidad americanos que tarde o varias fallas que dejan sin Elton Gallegly, republicano de “Esta ley hará más propuesta, la Coalición de hispana a unirse nuevamente temprano cambiarán el futuro empleo no solo a California, insisten en apoyar la vulnerables a Pilar, Paco y Agricultura para una Reforma para luchar por nuestros de este país. Nuestro poder indocumentados, sino también propuesta porque creen que con Pedro, quienes con el sudor de Migratoria anunció su derechos y evitar se apruebe la político está creciendo y eso es a residentes y ciudadanos el E-Verify liberarán empleos y su frente se ganan el sustento oposición, ya que informaron, propuesta que presentó la lo que aterra a los republicanos, naturalizados. La oficina Gen- de paso orillarán a los diario para la familia, no un estimado del 75% de semana pasada el Congresista quieren sacarnos del país a eral de Contraloría (GAO) indocumentados a podrán tener un abogado o trabajadores agrícolas no tiene Smith Lamar de hacer como dé lugar, pero eso no concluyó que los errores autodeportarse. La realidad es solicitar una fianza cuando se autorización para trabajar. obligatorio el programa E- sucederá porque este es nuestro todavía persisten”, comentó que muchos de esos encuentren en problemas, serán Dicha Coalición representa a Verify en todo el país. país. Ellos piensan que si nos Maribel Hastings. indocumentados perman- explotados y por más que lo más de 300 grupos nacionales, “Lamar ha iniciado impiden trabajar, nos iremos a Se calcula que 3.6 millones ecerán aquí aún más inmersos intenten, no se irán de este regionales y estatales de frutas, oficialmente su ofensiva en otra parte, pero eso es mentira, de trabajadores estadouni- en la economía subterránea país”, agregó el Congresista verduras, árboles navideños, contra de los inmigrantes no nos iremos porque aquí denses tendrían que corregir su sujetos a explotación y de paso Luis Gutiérrez. invernaderos, entre otras. impulsando dos proyectos de tenemos a nuestra familia, información en los bancos de ley que bajo el disfraz de la nuestro hogar, nuestra casa y datos y que unos 800,000 E-Verify bill introduced by Republican Smith seguridad y el combate a la nuestro futuro”. trabajadores autorizados By ALICIA A. CALDWELL, Associated Press inmigración indocumentada, Asimismo, Gutiérrez dijo podrían perder sus empleos por WASHINGTON, DC, ing crops by hand. bersome, time consuming tienen el potencial de atentar que hay mucha errores en esos bancos de datos. June 14, 2011 (AP): A bill Smith introduced the bill and costly to use effectively. contra el debido proceso de ley desinformación. “La gente no De hecho, el índice de error de that would require U.S. Tuesday, about three weeks “It has never been a great y afectar a trabajadores y sabe lo que está sucediendo y datos es mayor entre ciudadanos businesses to use a govern- after the Supreme Court up- program or easy to work contribuyentes es nuestro deber informar para naturalizados y residentes le- ment database to verify held an employer sanction law with,” said Cathleen estadounidenses. En puerta organizarnos, debemos exigir gales que entre ciudadanos that new workers are in the in Arizona that required busi- Enright, vice president of está el proyecto H.R. 1932 que a nuestros amigos del Senado nacidos en Estados Unidos. country with documenta- nesses to use E-Verify or face federal government affairs permite la detención indefinida para que se unan en la Cámara Los ciudadanos tion is giving the agricul- losing their business licenses. for the Western Growers de ciertos inmigrantes, y no aprueben esta propuesta. naturalizados y los residentes ture industry a slight break, Smith’s bill would apply Association. “It’s an unbe- incluyendo solicitantes de Tenemos que exigir a nuestro permanentes tienen 32 veces y according to the bills main only to new hires. It also lievably crushing program.” asilo y la nacionalización del Presidente una reforma inte- 10 veces, respectivamente, más sponsor. would pre-empt any state She and others, includ- E-verify”, comentó Gutiérrez gral amplia que solucione probabilidades de figurar como The Legal Workforce laws and end the use of paper ing Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a Cali- en conferencia de prensa, nuestros problemas. Tenemos “no” autorizados para trabajar Act would give the agri- I-9 forms that businesses fornia Democrat from an ag- realizada el pasado martes 14 que salir como pueblo unido y que ciudadanos nacidos en culture industry, where la- currently use to show that riculture-rich industry, have de junio, a nivel nacional. “E- defender nuestros intereses. Estados Unidos. bor, industry and govern- they’ve verified that their said they fear a mandatory verify establece condenas para Nos quieren sacar del juego Según datos del propio ment officials say the vast workers are legally eligible E-Verify program would trabajadores que usan un político de esta país, al gobierno, en más del 50% de majority of workers are to hold a job in the U.S. cripple the industry. número de identificación falso, hacernos ver como una las ocasiones el programa no without documentation, E-Verify long has been But Smith insisted that los criminaliza por el simple amenaza para la sociedad, y identifica adecuadamente a los three years to screen all considered among the only postponing full implemen- hecho de trabajar”. eso, no lo podemos permitir”, trabajadores indocumentados. new hires to make sure they immigration-related bills tation for agriculture busi- Durante la conferencia, el agregó. Asimismo, la Oficina de are eligible to work in the likely to pass a divided Con- nesses for three years would Congresista Luis Gutiérrez En la conferencia también Presupuesto del Congreso U.S. The remaining em- gress this year, but some had give the industry plenty of dijo que hace cinco años, los estuvieron presentes (CBO) concluyó que el E- ployers would have two worried that making the time to legalize its workforce hispanos realizaron Marielena Hincapié, directora Verify nacional y obligatorio years to comply. system’s use mandatory and avoid economic calam- movimientos pacíficos en con- ejecutiva del National Immi- reduciría los ingresos federales “We recognize that the could destroy the agriculture ity. tra de la propuesta de gration Law Center (NILC) y en $17,300 millones en un agriculture industry is a industry. “We give them a three Sensenbrenner y ahora es el Maribel Hastings, de lapso de diez años porque la special situation and we Smith said he doesn’t con- year phase in,” Smith said, momento de unirse America’s Voice Education verificación obligatoria de need to treat them differ- sider the bill a piece of immi- adding that other industries nuevamente para que no se Fund, quien fungió como elegibilidad de trabajo a través ently,” the bill’s sponsor, gration legislation, rather a would be phased into the convierta en ley E-verify. moderadora. Entre las dos del sistema E-Verify resultaría Republican Rep. Lamar jobs bill that eventually program in six month inter- “Gracias a las manifestaciones cubrieron un poco los en un alza en la cifra de Smith (Texas) said. would move the nearly 8 vals over two years. “But que realizamos, aumentó el antecedentes y el proyecto en trabajadores indocumentados Farmers have com- million undocumented more importantly than that, número de hispanos sí del E-Verify. “El E-Verify, que serían remunerados fuera plained that the require- workers out of the US-Ameri- we do not require them to registrados para votar a dos establecido en 1997 como del sistema tributario. Y sólo ment would decimate their can workforce. check current employees millones en las elecciones del programa piloto y voluntario, implementar el programa, work force, resulting in Agriculture industry offi- that return to work. That al- 2008 a diferencia del 2004, lo coteja los datos de los según el CBO, supondría higher food prices, and that cials have said the current lows them to build on their cual ayudó a Obama a llegar a trabajadores con información gastos de $23,000 millones en US-Americans are unwill- system to hire legal immi- current workforce and every la Presidencia”, comentó el de la Administración del un periodo de diez años. ing to take the back-break- grant workers—the H-2A year transition into a more Congresista. “Debemos estar Seguro Social (SSA) y del A pesar de eso, “el ing, low-paying jobs pick- visa program—is too cum- legal workforce.” conscientes que actualmente, Departamento de Seguridad republicano de Texas, Smith
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© 2011 Hospice of Northwest Ohio serve your needs. Página 4 La Prensa—Michigan June/junio 24, 2011 Michigan ElvisFest gets ready USDA outlines process for resolving Discrimination Claims from Latino or Women Farmers to rock Ypsilanti, July 8-9 EAST LANSING, June 20, nounced earlier this year with Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA Well, it’s one for the Tom Jones. Also returning is 2011: U.S. Dept. of Agricul- the Department of Justice pro- is addressing civil rights com- money, two for the show, T.J. Craven. ture Rural Development State vides up to $50,000 for each plaints that go back decades three to get ready, now go, Activities include ‘fun Director for Michigan James Hispanic or woman farmer and through these outreach cat, go… to the 12th Annual stuff for the kids’ from noon J. Turner today urged Latino who can show that USDA meetings, we are taking steps Michigan ElvisFest!—Fri- to 6pm Saturday, and a car charities—Ypsilanti Meals or women farmers and ranch- denied them a loan or loan towards achieving that goal. day, July 8 and Saturday, show on Saturday. Great on Wheels, as well as ers who may have experienced servicing for discriminatory USDA is committed to resolv- July 9, 2011. food from all our vendors Ypsilanti’s SOS Commu- discrimination from USDA to reasons for certain time peri- ing allegations of past dis- There are 11 Elvis Trib- will be available in addition nity Services. Meals on contact the department. ods between 1981 and 2000. crimination and ushering in ute Artists, with three brand to almost anything you Wheels will be selling raffle “The Obama Administra- This claims process offers a “a new era of civil rights” for new performers and return- could imagine from our tickets, including a 1st prize tion is committed to resolving streamlined alternative to liti- the Department. ing ETA’s back by popular unique merchandise ven- trip for two to Memphis, all claims of past discrimina- gation and provides at least In February 2010, the Sec- demand. Complete sched- dors. with a stay at the Heart- tion at USDA,” said Turner. $1.33 billion in compensa- retary announced the Pigford ules have been posted on Tickets are still on sale at break Hotel and a VIP tour “Our goal is to ensure that any tion, plus up to $160 million II settlement with African- our website www.mielvisfest.org until of Graceland. Second and Hispanic or women farmer or in farm debt relief to eligible American farmers, and in Oc- (www.mielvisfest.org). June 25, at the advanced, third place prizes will also rancher who alleges discrimi- Hispanic and women farmers tober 2010, he announced the There will be tributes to discounted prices: Friday be awarded. nation is aware of this option and ranchers. Keepseagle settlement with other entertainers includ- $13.00, Saturday $18.00 to come forward, to have his or Hispanic or women farm- Native-American farmers. ing: Roy Orbison, Ricky and a new two-day ticket at Contact information: her claims heard and to par- ers who provide additional Audio and video public Nelson, The Blues Broth- the bargain price of $30.00. Wanda Smith, Assistant Fes- ticipate in a process to receive proof and meet other require- service announcements in ers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy A portion of our profits tival Director - (734) 660- compensation.” ments can receive a $50,000 English and Spanish from Holly, Richie Valens, and will go to local Ypsilanti 1317 [email protected] The program USDA an- reward. Successful claimants Secretary Vilsack and are also eligible for funds to downloadable print and web pay the taxes on their awards banner ads on the Hispanic ͞ŽŶŽnjĐĂƐƵƐĚĞƌĞĐŚŽƐ͟ ͞<ŶŽǁzŽƵƌZŝŐŚƚƐ͟ĨŽƌ and for forgiveness of certain and women are available at: entrenamiento para familias immigrant families and existing USDA loans. There http://www.usda.gov/ inmigrantes y trabajadores are no filing fees or other costs PSAs_Print_and_WebBanner_ workers training to claimants to participate in Ads.xml. the program. 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Sites include: Greenbelt Place scholarships to six students The late Lucy Amparo is out for the summer? Thanks List of Sites, Dates, Time June 6 - Aug 19, 9:00- on Sunday, June 19, Weaver is the founder of the to the Summer Food Program, of Operation 10:00 and 12:00-1:00 they won’t go hungry. Augsburg Lutheran Church Gunckel Park July 2011—Richard Miller, Latins United Scholarship At about 40 sites through- June 7 - July 22, 12:00-12:30 13 - Aug 19, 6:00-8:00 Humberto G. Terán, Sarah program. Last April the club out Toledo, kids can receive Birmingham Terrace (East Hope Ministries Waxler, Thalia Pérez, Wil- announced that six scholar- free meals this summer, Mon- Side Central) June 6 - Aug 19, June 6 - Aug 19, 12:00- liam W. Wagner II, and ships of $500 each would be day through Friday at various 9:00-10:00 and 12:00-1:00 2:00 Brittney Guerrero. Richard awarded. All scholarship times. To find specific loca- Boys & Girls Club - East Linques Neighbor- - Atwater, president of Lat- tions and meal times, parents June 6 - Aug 26, 12:45-1:30 hood Center June 6 - applicants had a deadline of and their children can dial and 3:45 (snack) Aug 19, 9:00-10:00 ins United, presented the May 31, 2011. United Way 2-1-1, 24 hours a Boys & Girls Club - Homer and 12:00-1:00 checks. The scholarship commit- day, 7 days a week. Children Hanham June 6 - Aug 26, 1:15- MLK Center for the William Wagner II at- tee consists of María Mo- up to age 18 can receive meals, 2:15 and 4:00 (snack) PoorJune 6 - Aug 19,- tends Bowling Green State rales (Chairperson), Dolores no questions asked. Boys & Girls Club - Sherman 12:00-1:30 Tested Faith Ministries June University; Sarah Waxler, Rodríguez, Mary Jane The program officially be- June 6 - Aug 26, 12:30-1:30 MLK School June 12 - Aug 6 - Aug 19, 12:00-1:00 gan on June 10th. Over 40 Boys & Girls Club - South 1911:30-12:30 Weiler Homes June 6 - Aug Central Michigan Univer- Flores, Dora Parker, Connie community organizations, June 6 - Aug 26, 1:00-2:00 and Monroe Street Center June 19, 9:00-10:00 and 12:00-1:00 sity; Thalia Pérez, Univer- Rodríguez, and Richard agencies and businesses have 4:00 (snack) 13 - Aug 12, 8:30-9:00 and 12:00- Word of Faith Ministries- sity of Findlay; Richard Atwater, who met June 6, come together to promote and Brand Whitlock June 6 - 1:00 June 6 - Aug 19, 9:00-10:00 Miller, Owens Community 2011 to chose the scholar- implement the Summer Food Aug 19, 9:00-10:00 and 12:00- Northern Heights June 6 - and 1:00-2:00 College; Brittney ship recipients from the many Program to ensure our chil- 1:00 Aug 19, 9:00-10:00 and 12:00- Wyman Palmer YMCA June Guerrero, Owens Commu- dren will not go hungry. Collingwood United Meth- 1:00 6 - Aug 26, 5:00-6:00 applicants received by the This federal program is odist Church To be confirmed- Norwich Apartments June 6 Immanuel Lutheran Church- nity College; and Humberto Toledo-based club. funded by the United States 12:00-1:00 - Aug 19, 1:00-2:00 June 6 - Aug 26, 12:00-1:00 Department of Agriculture and Deliverance House of God Ottawa Cove Apartments- administered by the Ohio De- June 6 - Aug 19, 12:00-1:00 June 6 - Aug 191:00-2:00 Red Cross launches urgent appeal for Blood Donors partment of Education, with and 3:00-4:00 (snack) Ravine Park Community support from local organiza- Eagle Academy June 7 - Center June 6 - Aug 19, 9:00- Critically Low Blood Supplies tions including United Way, Aug 6, 8:00-9:00 and 11:00- 10:00 and 12:00-1:00 Despite the ongoing ef- rently at critically low levels Feed Lucas County Children, 12:00 Redeemer Lutheran Church forts to call and e-mail blood in our community. These the YMCA/JCC of Greater To- Ebenezer Baptist Church June 13 - Aug 5, 8:00-9:00 and ledo, local food banks, and June 27 - Aug 5, 12:30-1:30 11:30-1:00 donors, the Northwest critically low blood supplies ProMedica. Elmdale Court June 6 - Aug River Point UMC June 6 - Ohio’s Red Cross is unable are resulting in orders being The locations of the feed- 19, 9:00-10:00 and 4:00-5:00 Aug 19, 12:00-1:00 to meet many blood orders placed on back order; in ad- ing sites are based on proxim- Faith Lutheran Church- Salvation Army June 20 - July for local hospitals in the dition to only filling any blood type, especially ity to schools in which at least June 6 - Aug 26, 12:00-1:00 29, 12:00-1:00 timeliest manner. Due to the hospital’s O negative orders in emergency situations. 50 percent of the students re- Frederick Douglass Com- Sofia Quintero Center June 6 low supplies some orders, The American Red Cross ceive free or reduced lunches munity Association June 6 - - Aug 26, 12:00-1:00 for “Transfuse Only”. This during the school year. Sites Aug 19, 8:00-9:00 and 11:30- Solid Rock Vision June 6 - particularly type O nega- means hospitals requesting is asking eligible donors to will be staffed with a combi- 12:30 Aug 19, 8:00-9:30 and 12:00- tive, have been put on back type O negative must have make or keep appointments nation of paid and volunteer Friendly CenterJune 6 - Aug 1:00 order. an immediate and specific to give blood as soon as staff. The food served will meet 19, 8:00-8:30 South Toledo Community There is a need for all need for a specific patient. possible state guidelines and include Friendly Center at Jamie Center June 6 - Aug 26, 5:00- blood types; particularly O O-Negative is always in Call 1-800-RED-CROSS milk, fruits and vegetables, Farr Park June 27-30, July 5- 6:00 grains/bread, and a meat, and 7, July 25-28, Aug 1-4 (No Tabernacle of Praise June 6 negative, A negative and B high demand because it can or visit redcrossblood.org to will be provided by a variety Fridays), 12:00-1:00 - Aug 19, 12:00-1:00 and 3:30- negative, which are cur- be transfused to patients with schedule an appointment. of vendors. Grace Community Center- 4:00 (snack) Página 6 La Prensa June/junio 24, 2011 Is the Cleveland Clinic Foundation putting profits over the East Cleveland community’s needs by closing Huron Hospital? OP-ED by Alan Abrams, La Prensa Senior Correspondent It has become an all-too- might cause to the commu- a 137-year history of serving within three miles of two ma- this year familiar scenario played out in nity and wants to avoid the patients. But the Cleveland jor hospitals – can no longer with some a score of struggling lower in- Huron hospital building re- Clinic now maintains that over sustain, nor is there a need for, units come communities across the maining vacant for years, caus- the years “many factors nega- its own hospital.” closed temporarily; on some At press time, La Prensa country. ing blight in the community tively impacted this once- “Huron Hospital has given days the hospital has held as received another written state- A large hospital, often the and dragging down the local thriving hospital, including a a diverse group of physicians, few as 47 inpatients. ment from Huron Hospital, only provider of medical care economy. She is also con- steady decline in patient use, a nurses and employees the op- According to the 2010 U.S. reading “Our commitment to for the population, closes a lo- cerned about the loss of jobs, rapidly shrinking population, portunity to do great things, Census, the population in East our patients in East Cleveland cal facility putting the popula- but has high expectations for costly maintenance of the and what we’ve accomplished Cleveland has declined 34 per- has not changed. We’re tion it served at even greater employees to stay in the clinic hospital’s aging facilities, and for a socioeconomically chal- cent (from 27,217 to 17,843 transitioning the way we care risk. system. substantial fixed costs that were lenged patient population will residents) since 2000. for patients to better meet their Usually, there is one voice She plans to meet with the much higher than the hospital be carried on,” Kious added. The Cleveland Clinic Foun- healthcare needs. We are build- of courage who leads the pub- Clinic again within 60 days, could maintain.” “The dedication of our people dation says Huron Hospital’s ing a new Cleveland Clinic lic outcry while the hospital but will continue to monitor And this is the main bone of has never wavered, but we can facilities are aging and have Huron Community Health tries to convince the media and progress in the meantime. contention. no longer stand up against required extensive resources Center that will focus on the public that it is all in the La Prensa has since “This is a difficult day for external forces that will begin over the years. “The hospital chronic diseases that are preva- name of progress. learned that the results of Con- Cleveland Clinic, but we are to challenge our ability to pro- has sustained continued finan- lent in this patient population. Last week’s events regard- gresswoman Fudge’s June 7 firmly committed to caring for vide quality care.” cial losses and Cleveland Clinic Inpatient care will be moved to ing the Cleveland Clinic meeting were inconclusive. this community and support- The Cleveland Clinic anticipates losses at the new Cleveland Clinic’s main cam- Foundation’s imminent deci- But where are the voices of ing our employees affected by Foundation did detail several facility, as well. Cleveland pus, 2.5 miles from Huron Hos- sion to close Huron Hospital in local community activists? this decision,” said Delos M. of the key factors that led to the Clinic officials plan to reach pital, or other hospitals within East Cleveland were a textbook This type of unilateral action Cosgrove, M.D., Chief Execu- board’s decision: out to City of East Cleveland our system. Transportation will example. needs to be met with a chorus tive Officer and President of In the first half of 2010, officials in the near future to be provided for those patients The heroine of this story is of organized protests. Cleveland Clinic. “We are fac- only 17 percent of patients discuss transitional issues and who need it. Northeast Ohio’s courageous Frankly, we are not sur- ing challenges in healthcare from Huron Hospital’s primary to determine the future use of “After efforts to preserve Congresswoman Marcia L. prised that the efforts of the today never seen before, in- market went to Huron for key the property. “ Huron Hospital over the years, Fudge (D-OH 11) who stepped Congresswoman to get an- cluding a dramatic shift toward inpatient services, including Cleveland’s Huron Road multiple factors led to the dif- forward immediately to lead swers has been temporarily outpatient care, a difficult heart care, oncology and Hospital was founded in 1856 ficult decision to end inpa- the crusade to get answers and stymied. The Cleveland economy, a declining popula- pulmonology. The vast ma- and incorporated in 1874. It be- tient services there. A declin- results for her constituents. Clinic Foundation has stone- tion, and the uncertainty of jority of patients (83 percent) came a founding member of the ing population, reduced us- As soon as the congress- walled this reporter’s attempts healthcare reform. These chal- are already choosing other Meridia Health System in 1984. age of the hospital, and a shrink- woman learned of the June 6, to interview any of the princi- lenges require us to adapt to hospitals, with the largest num- In 1997, the Meridia Health Sys- ing need for inpatient services 2011 decision to end inpatient pals at Huron Hospital. best meet the needs of our ber (35 percent) going else- tem became part of the Cleve- required us to evaluate the best services at Huron Hospital she Instead, we were given the patients. Our investment in where in the Cleveland Clinic land Clinic health system. way to provide high-quality called for action. Terming the same June 6 PR handout pro- the new Huron Community health system. Further, only Among its many accom- care to our patients, while us- decision “detrimental to the vided to other media. In a Health Center and our work to 38 percent of East Cleveland plishments, Huron Hospital was ing our resources responsibly. community,” Fudge gave the nutshell, here’s what they are regionalize trauma will allow patients use Huron Hospital the first community hospital in “Further, with the formation following statement to media: saying: us to have more of an impact on for inpatient services. Declin- the Cleveland Clinic health of the Northern Ohio Trauma “I am deeply disappointed Cleveland Clinic’s Board the community’s health.” ing patient volume creates po- system to fully implement elec- Service (NOTS), we firmly be- that the Cleveland Clinic is of Directors announced it will To its credit, the new Cleve- tential challenges to maintain- tronic medical records. Huron lieve that a regionalized ap- abandoning a critical compo- end operations at Huron Hos- land Clinic Huron Community ing quality and patient safety. Hospital has been recognized proach to trauma will improve nent of health care for thou- pital within 90 days. After an Health Center will continue There’s been a 10 percent by the U.S. Department of care and access to our commu- sands of constituents in Cleve- extensive evaluation of data Huron Hospital’s dedication decrease in discharges since Health and Human Services for nities across Northeast Ohio. land and East Cleveland by and ongoing efforts to pre- to preventive care and chronic 2003, and a 16 percent de- success in saving lives by in- “We are planning to hold eliminating in-patient service serve the hospital, a special disease management, which is crease in surgical procedures. creasing organ donation rates. open forums to engage the in an area where it is desper- committee of Cleveland a critical need in East Cleve- Huron Hospital currently has Huron Hospital patients can community about the transi- ately needed. Quality care must Clinic’s Board of Directors and land and its surrounding area. less than 100 patients a day get more information at 216- tion of the Hospital and about be accessible care. hospital leadership con- Because of Huron Hospital’s and less than 60 percent of the 761-2955. Information also is the new Cleveland Clinic “While the opening of the cluded that Huron successful chronic disease 185 staffed beds are occupied. available at Huron Community Center in Cleveland Clinic Huron Com- Hospital is not sustainable management practices, 37 per- The decline has accelerated www.huronhospital.org. the near future.” munity Health Center in Octo- for a long-term future. Cleve- cent of all hospitalized patients ber is important for meeting the land Clinic will continue to in 2009 had a first or secondary needs of residents, it should not provide outpatient care at the diagnosis of diabetes, down be viewed as a replacement for hospital until the new Cleve- from a high of 57 percent five emergency room care and in- land Clinic Huron Commu- years earlier. It is one of 30 patient medical care,” said Con- nity Health Center opens Oct. hospitals in the nation to re- gresswoman Fudge. 3 on the hospital’s campus. ceive certification from The “I will be holding a meeting The hospital claims that Joint Commission as an inpa- with civic and faith leaders, this center is “better designed” tient diabetes center. and Dr. Delos (Toby) Cosgrove, to meet the community’s And that’s one of the key M.D, at the Cleveland Clinic changing health needs. factors the Cleveland Clinic on June 7th. At that time, I Cleveland Clinic will of- Foundation claims motivated expect to learn more details of fer round-trip transportation their decision. the Clinic’s announcement.” services from the Huron cam- According to Gus Kious, Congresswoman Fudge be- pus to Cleveland M.D., President of Huron Hos- lieves that the clinic and the Clinic’s main campus, as pital, “Through better manage- community need to come to- well as Euclid, South Pointe ment of chronic disease and gether during this time to talk and Hillcrest hospitals. Cleve- less dependence on emergency about how losses to the com- land Clinic will also provide care and hospital stays, the East munity can be mitigated. She ongoing communication to Cleveland community now doesn’t believe the community patients, and hold community has a greater need for a health or the clinic should close the information meetings on ac- center than a hospital. Today, door on further discussion. cess to care in the future. healthcare is delivered largely She is concerned about the As one of Cleveland’s first on an outpatient basis. A com- potential harm the closing hospitals, Huron Hospital has munity of this size – located LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 June/junio 24, 2011 La Prensa —Entertainment Page 7 Country music and camping at annual fiesta Lorain International Festival, June 20 to June 26 Ft. Loramie, Ohio: Coun- This year By Ingrid Marie Rivera, La Prensa Correspondent try Concert at Hickory Hill the event With the successful Lakes is gearing up for its intro- completion of Toledo’s 31st annual music and camp- duced $99 LatinoFest on June 18th, get ing festival to be held July weekend ready for a multicultural pre- 7, 8, and 9, 2011. The event camping. sentation of the flavors, brings Country Music’s big- Camping sights and sounds from all gest stars to Northwest Ohio with elec- around the world because the for 3 days of music, camp- tric and 45th annual Lorain Interna- ing, food, and fun. water tional Festival and Bazaar In all, 17 Nashville re- hookups has begun. The festival runs cording artists will perform are also from June 20 – June 26, 2011. on 2 stages. available. It’s the premier week-long This year’s scheduled Coolers are welcome, and tinues, “It’s part of our long festival of the summer for performers include: Lady children under 10 are free. term plan to give people Lorain that spotlights the Antebellum, Carrie “Our facility is unique, everything they need to roughly 55 to 70 nationali- Underwood, Jason Aldean, as it was built around a beau- have the time of their lives.” ties and ethnicities in the In- Montgomery Gentry, Darius tiful RV park, on 500 acres,” Tickets, camping, and ho- ternational City. or call (440) 233-7493. Lorain Palace Civic Theatre, Rucker, Luke Bryan, Justin says promoter Mike tel information are The festival features 8 Also Monday, Band Con- 617 Broadway Avenue, Moore, Steel Magnolia, Barhorst. “We have camp- available by calling the separate events near down- cert at Veteran’s Park, 7 p.m., Lorain, and cost is $11. For Josh Thompson, Colt Ford, ing that is very close to the ticket office at 937-295- town Lorain. The city’s mul- at Veterans Park, West Erie tickets, call (440) 320-6556. The Clymonts, JaneDear show area. We also built a 3000, or online at tiple nationalities are cel- Avenue & Washington Av- The annual Princess Pageant Girls, Brantley Gilbert, Kip world class performance www.country concert.com or ebrated through folkloric enue in Lorain, and cost is free. will crown the 2011-2012 Moore, Craig Campbell, stage 3 years ago that is facebook.com\countryconcert. music, dance, costumes, tra- Tuesday, June 21: Queen, 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Tyler Farr, and Bush Hawg. suitable for the spectacular Advanced price discounts ditions and ethnic cuisine Heritage of Sacred Mu- Runner-Up, and 3rd Runner- Over the past several sound, light, and video pro- end June 27th. from over 40 food vendors. sic, 7:15p.m., The Lorain Pal- Up. This year there are 22 years the event has focused ductions that superstars are Visit: www.country- The weekend bazaar takes ace Civic Theatre, 617 Broad- princesses competing. on real value for the fans. bringing.” Barhorst con- concert.com place along the Black River, way Avenue, Lorain and cost Friday, June 24 – Sunday, and features live perfor- is free. The event will feature June 26: mances, and crafts. This year’s songs of worship and praise Lorain International spotlighted Nationality is from local congregations with Bazaar, Black River Land- Happy 14th Happy Happy 33rd Greece and the spotlighted an “International” flair. ing in Lorain (just east of organization is Cleveland Wednesday, June 22: Broadway) and admission Birthday Birthday Birthday Clinic. Free parking is pro- Spotlight Nationality cost is free. Friday runs from vided but parking charges Cultural Night, 6p.m.- 12 a.m., 5 to 11 p.m., with opening SANTIAGO DYLAN MARY may apply in some surround- at Saint Nicholas Greek Or- ceremonies at 6 p.m., Satur- ing areas. thodox Church, 2000 Tower day runs from noon to 11 GUERRERO WEE NUNCIO Events include: Boulevard, Lorain, 44052, p.m., and Sunday runs from June 20 June 19 June 23 Monday, June 20: and cost is $20. Hosted by the noon to 6 p.m. The bazaar Lorain International Greek Community, the Lorain will feature over 100 ethnic Breakfast, 8 a.m., at International’s 2011 Spot- foods, children activities, DeLuca’s Place in the Park, light nationality will feature a arts and crafts and all-day 6075 Middle Ridge Rd., Greek dinner and live enter- live entertainment. Lorain, and cost is a $10 do- tainment. For tickets call (440) nation. For tickets contact 960-2992. For more information log Thom Urbanek at Thursday, June 23: onto the festival’s web site: [email protected] Princess Pageant, 7p.m., www.loraininternational.com/
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Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9, 2011 In shady Riverside Park, Ypsilanti On the Banks of The Huron River FUN FOR FANS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS Tributes to: Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, The Blues Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Tom Jones. Also returning is T.J. Craven. Jake Slater Food • Raffles • Games • Car Show Tickets on sale at www.mielvisfest.org until June 25, Friday $13.00, Saturday $18.00 and a two-day ticket $30.00. For more information: Wanda Smith, Assistant Festival Director - (734) 660-1317 [email protected] Sts. Peter and Paul Church TARDEADA Sunday June 26, 2011 starting at 5-9:00 p.m.
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Email [email protected] to subscribe • Page 8 La Prensa—Deportes June/junio 24, 2011 Owens’ Community Terrace View Café announces The Lorain County Ironmen has begun its Summer Semester Menu, June 28 – July 21 2011 baseball season The public is invited to ex- gies for healthy eating. positions in restaurants, hotels, perience an array of delectable The Terrace View Café will health care facilities, resorts and The ballpark will also feature a variety of fun-packed meals that emphasize healthy be available to guests starting country clubs. events this summer cooking at Owens Community Tuesday, June 28, 2011 with a In addition to Culinary Arts, By Ingrid Marie Rivera, La Prensa Correspondent College as the Hospitality healthy cuisine that features the College offers an Management and Culinary roasted pork loin with a honey associate’s degree in Hospital- As in Toledo with the To- Papelbon, just to name a few. Terre Haute Rex. Arts programs unveil summer mustard pan sauce as the entrée. ity Management. As part of the ledo Mud Hens, baseball is This wood-bat league is Lorain’s boxer Wilkins menu selections in the com- Upcoming Summer Semester program, students are provided in the air in Lorain, which among the best in the United Santiago will “throw down munity Terrace View Café. dates and entrée listings in- with the skills and educational has literally begun its sea- States, said Rey Carrion, of in L-town,” Friday, July 29, The student-run Terrace clude June 30 (sautéed turkey curriculum for a successful ca- View Café is open to the public medallions with tomato-basil reer in the diverse areas of hos- Lorain’s Community Devel- 2011 at the PipeYard. There son with an explosion – with during the academic year. jus), July 7 (grilled jerk chicken pitality management. Owens’ a fireworks show. opment Department. will be 10 bouts, plus live Owens’ restaurant, which is with black bean sauce), July 12 Hospitality Management Pro- The PRO Baseball Teams visiting the Pipe music and more. Presented coordinated by the Food, Nu- (salmon with sparkling white gram prepares students for man- Booster Club, the City of Yard this year will include by RS Entertainment and trition and Hospitality Depart- wine butter sauce), July 14 agement and supervisory posi- Lorain and the Lorain Eastern Division rivals Slip- Freddy’s Boxing Gym, the ment, is located in College Hall (lamb shish kebobs over tions in hotels, restaurants, re- County Ironmen Baseball pery Rock, Butler, West Vir- gates open at 6p.m., and Room 148 on the Toledo-area couscous), July 19 (tilapia) and sorts and institutions. Campus. July 21 (cod and scallops en Recently, Owens’ Depart- Club invite the public to its ginia, Richmond, and first bout begins at 7 p.m. The Terrace View Café will papillote). Additionally, at- ment of Food, Nutrition and ballpark, the U.S. Steel Pipe Chillicothe. Cross divisional General admission is $15, be open to area residents for tendees have the opportunity Hospitality unveiled a new Yard Stadium, 2840 Meister games will see the Ironmen $25 for Ringside table and lunch select Tuesdays and to choose either a lacto-ovo Baking and Pastry Certificate Road, Lorain, for the 2011 hosting the Danville Dans and $35 for VIP front row. For Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1 vegetarian entrée or a Terrace Program for those individuals Season, from June to August the Terre Haute Rex. tickets contact, Freddy’s p.m. Seating is limited and chicken burger with the interested in becoming a pro- available until 12:15 p.m. and fessional baker or pastry chef. 2011. Tickets are $5, and Special events taking place boxing at (440) 522-8811, planned side dishes if desired. take-out meals will take place A complete listing of dishes is Reservations must be made season tickets are $99. at the PipeYard ballpark this or RS Entert. At (440) 522- from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. available at www.owens.edu/ by 3 p.m. on the Tuesday prior The Lorain County summer include: 9549, or city of Lorain at The cost per lunch is only $8.50 terrace. Bakery items also will to the Tuesday luncheon and 3 Ironmen held their home The City of Lorain Night: (440) 204-2020. and reservations are required. be available for purchase dur- p.m. on Thursday prior to the opener June 3, 2011 at the Tues. June 28, 2011 with game Fan Appreciation Night The menu selections were ing the luncheons. Thursday luncheon. For addi- Pipe Yard with a fireworks beginning at 7:05 p.m., at the is Friday, August 5, 2011. planned by culinary arts stu- Owens Culinary Arts Pro- tional information about dents in the techniques for gram provides students with Owens’ Terrace View Café sum- show following the game to PipeYard. It will feature a spe- The game of Ironmen vs healthy cooking classes led by the skills and knowledge nec- mer lunch menu, call (567) 661- celebrate their second sea- cial tribute to Armando López. Slippery Rock Sliders be- Owens instructors Chef Bill essary for a career in the rapidly 7359 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, son in the county. They will $1 for beer and $1 for hot dogs. gins at 7:05 p.m. A fireworks Powell and Chef Andrea growing culinary arts indus- Ext. 7359. Individuals can also be hosting local college base- Ironmen vs Butler Bluesox. show will follow the game. Lawrence. The classes take into try. Both the associate’s de- make a reservation by access- ball teams at the Pipe Yard Acclaimed musician Ray There is also space avail- account nutrition science, food gree and certificate prepares ing the College’s website at www.owens.edu/terrace. this spring and summer. Ce- Carrion, as well as Sammy able to reserve for private preparation and menu strate- students for food preparation dar Point giveaways will be DeLeón, Miguel Mambo parties at the Pipe Yard. provided at every Saturday DeLeón, and El Mostro will Contact the Lorain During Latino Scholarship Day home game, and a special perform at the Pipe Yard Fri- County Ironmen for tickets with the Toledo Mud Hens on VIP package to the amuse- day, July 1, 2011. Concert at (440) 522-9549, and see Sunday, July 17, 2011, there will ment park will be given. Sun- begins at 5:30 p.m., and runs their schedule online: http:/ NEW day start times this season to 7 p.m. The Latin All-Stars / be a Silent Auction of the will begin at 2 p.m. return to the PipeYard that day www.lcironmenbaseball.com/ Los Mud Hens Jerseys, The Ironmen are mem- also. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. Contact the Commu- 10th Annual bers of the 11-team Prospect Ironmen vs Richmond nity Dev. Dept. for tickets at which will be on display shortly at La Prensa League, that was officially Riverrats. Tickets are $5. (440) 204-2020 or contact LATINO and the Toledo Mud Hen’s Swamp Shop. formed in mid-Summer Veteran’s Day at the Rey Carrion at HERITAGE DAY Proceeds benefit Latino Scholars. 2008, and that has produced PipeYard Stadium, will be Fri- [email protected] with SAO, La Prensa, & professional baseball play- day, July 15, 2011 with a fire- Tickets are also available at the Toledo Mud Hens Event hosted by the Spanish American ers such as: Kirby Puckett, works show to follow game. 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La Prensa Publications, Inc., d.b.a. La Prensa Mailing Address: La Prensa, PO Box 9416, Toledo OH 43697 Fax: Please use e-mail address below • www.myspace.com/laprensa1 • SALES: 419.870-6565 or 440-320-8221 E-mail: [email protected] • web site: www.laprensa1.com • Limit: Five free copies per reader. Additional copies are $1.00 each. Hardcopy subscriptions $100 per year. Emailed link to pdf is gratis. Member of Newsfinder, an affiliate with AP. © by La Prensa Publications, Inc. 1989-2011 La Prensa’s Lorain Office 1315 West 23rd Street Lorain OH 44052 Rubén Torres 440.320.8221 We accept: Discover, Visa, & MC June/junio 24, 2011 La Prensa1.com Page 9 Rol de Juegos 2011 OBITUARIES 2011 Schedule Primera Vuelta/First Round JESSE BAIS Jesse Bais, age 55, of Toledo, OH, died unexpectedly at home Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He was born February 1, 1956 to Margarito and Petra (Díaz) Bais in Toledo. He was a wonderful brother and father who touched the hearts of all who knew him. Surviving are his children: Jesse Bais II, Katarina Bais and Mia Bais, and siblings: Mary Underwood, Joseph (Betty) Bais, Chanita (Art) Banda, Mike Bais, Margarito (Kim) Bais, Jr., Alfredo Bais and Andy Bais. Also surviving are his grandson, Jesse Bais III and many nieces and nephews. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Tibersio and Armando. ¿Preguntas? Geronimo Aranda 419.377.3580, [email protected] LUIS G. CRUZ Luis G. Cruz 76 of Lorain, OH passed away peacefully Friday, June 17, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 15, 1934 in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late La Liga de las Américas Manuel and Dolores (née Marrero) Cruz. He came to Lorain from Manati, Puerto Rico in 1954. Mr. Cruz retired in 1993 from Lorain Ford Assembly Plant. He worked there for over 27 years. June 12, 2011 Scores Luis was member of Sacred Heart Chapel where he played guitar in the church choir and retreats. He was a member of the Crucillo Movement. He was also a member of the United Auto Potros Neza 3 Central Arsenal 2 Workers Local 425 Lorain. Luis enjoyed barbecuing for and spending time with his family. Dep. Holanda 7 Fremont 0 He also enjoyed fishing. He was a carpenter who could fix anything. Guadalupe 3 Young Guns 2 He will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years Matilda (née Rojas) Cruz; sons Luis G. Manchester 4 Dep. Weston 2 (Antoinette) Cruz, Jr. of Chester, Virginia, Nelson (Betty) Cruz of Lorain, Orlando (Valerie) Michigan 2 Corre Caminos 2 Cruz of Amherst and Brando (Michelle) Cruz of Surprise, Arizona; daughters Nora (Jon) Mugler of Bowling Green and Marlinda Cruz of Lorain; brothers Manuel Cruz of Cleveland, Ramón and Angel Cruz both of Tampa, Florida; sisters María Elena Gutiérrez of Barceloneta, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE Puerto Rico, Margareta Cortez of Cleveland, Lydia Sace of Port Saint Lucy, Florida and 24TH Consuelo Negrón of Yauco, Puerto Rico; 18 grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. OLIVIA RODRÍGUEZ LUCIA GARZA Lucia Garza, 47, of Lorain, OH passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic following a three year battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Born September 28, 1963 in Lorain, she lived in Lorain her entire life. Lucia attended Holy Trinity and St. Stanislaus Catholic Schools and graduated from Admiral King High HAPPY School in 1982. She then attended Lorain County Community College and Kent State BIRTHDAY University, receiving a degree in business administration. She worked as a administrative assistant for Nordson Corporation, Amherst for over 10 years. Prior to that she worked in administrative positions for Ridge Tool in Elyria. SELINA She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel and was active with the A Second Chance Lung Transplant Support Group. She was also a supporter and advocate of Donate Life. PECINA Lucia was active in spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed creating art, making jewelry, and was famous for her rice. JUNE 25 Surviving are her mother, Francisca (née Alicia) Garza of Elyria Twp; brothers, Ramón Jr. and Tomas (Helen) both of Lorain; sisters, Rosa Garza and Melisa Krasienko both of Lorain, Rita (Thomas) Baker of Amherst and Gloria Hill; nieces and nephews, Wilson Jr., Adrian, Justin, Erica, Kristin, Mark, Luke, Xavior; great nephew, Zealand. She was preceded in death by her father, Ramón Garza, Sr. in 2007; a brother, Daniel in 1998; and sisters, María Magdalena Garza in 1958, and Esperanza Garza in 1960. LORENZO GONZALES Lorenzo “Larry” Gonzáles, 68, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his Sylvania, OH, home while under hospice care. Larry was employed as an auto mechanic with Don’s Towing for more than 33 years, retiring in 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 52 years, Thelma Gonzáles; daughter, Angela (Rae) Gonzáles; sons, Lawrence (Jeanie) and Charles (Penny) Gonzáles; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters and 3 brothers. BERNADINE LÓPEZ Bernadine López, 68, of Portsmouth, VA, died in her home on Thursday, June 16, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. A native of El Paso, Texas, her parents moved their young family to Toledo, Ohio. Bernadine then married and raised her family in Toledo before moving to Portsmouth, Virginia where she worked at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital for Eggleston Services then Senior Corp. from where she would retire. Bernadine is survived by her children, daughter, Elizabeth Simon and husband Scott, of Sylvania, OH; son, Gregory Robert López of Chesapeake; sisters, Lucy Mendez, Natalie (Cecil) Ricks, Anita (Tony) Reams, Debi Gidner, Rachel Clark, Irene Rucker, Sophia (Bobby) Muntz; brothers, Armando (Lauren) Rocha, Richard Rocha, Julius (Shelley) Rocha, Domingo Rocha Jr.; five grandchil- dren, Lauren Long, Christian, Aubree and Connor Simon and Gregory Sloan López; and one great-granddaughter, Rylee Kay Noel Long. She was preceded in death by her brother, Emiterio and her parents. ROSA ESPERANZA LÓPEZ Rosa Esperanza López (née Donis-Claudio) peacefully passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at Lake Point Health Center. She was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on September 12, 1922. She married Ramón Claudio and they had four daughters: Sarah Claudio, Haydee Claudio-Vidal (Samuel), Evelyn Vansant (Robert) and Nancy Claudio-Payne. She later married Germán B. López. Rosa worked at various greenhouses for 20 years prior to owning a Puerto Rican restaurant in South Lorain. She enjoyed being a fan of the Cleveland Indians, watching Spanish television and reminiscing about her cultural childhood experiences. Her greatest joy was her 14 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ramón and her first great-great grandchild. IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Avoid trips downtown!
Coming to Andando en Su Presencia 3143 W. 33nd (2nd floor) THURS. JUNE 30TH Cleveland Clerk of Courts 1PM-4PM st Earle B. Turner 1 130 served Bringing his staff to neighborhoods all over Cleveland. LORAIN SALES: 440-320-8221 Página 10 La Prensa June/junio 24, 2011 A “Living” Latino Museum could come to Lorain El Centro could move to bigger home by autumn By Ingrid Marie Rivera, La Prensa Correspondent By Ingrid Marie Rivera, La Prensa Correspondent As a teacher for over 30 chased from flea LORAIN: After over 3 its Hispanic years, Guillermo Arriaga said markets, thrift Guillermo and Andrea Arriaga years of planning, the only Fund. he saw firsthand how the Latino stores, garage Spanish and bilingual social Generosa culture is dying locally be- sales, or people service agency in Lorain López- cause a great part of the youth have donated County, El Centro, is well on Molina, simply do not know their cul- them. its way to providing the pub- dean of the ture. He knew he had to do “Lorain is lic a bigger facility and better division of something to change that. And rich with a lot of services. Academic with his selection of roughly Hispanic arti- More than three dozen Foundations 3,000 Latin American artifacts sans but they people gathered at El Centro at Lorain collected over the years and are hidden,” de Servicios Sociales’ new County th housed in his own Lorain, Ohio Arriaga said “We want people to ing to run his museum. site, on the corner of 28 St. Community home – everything from folk- know not only who are the Latinos “The money is out there and Pearl Ave., for its College, loric clothing to pottery – the in this city but in this world.” even through these terrible groundbreaking ceremony, opened the mission to share the Latino To showcase Latinos’ times,” Arriaga said “People June 9, 2011. ceremony culture was born. achievements among the dif- are excited about this.” The agency plans to have with a prayer. CLEVELAND SALES: 440-320-8221 CLEVELAND SALES: Arriaga hopes to bring the ferent walks of life, the museum Rey Carrion, from the its grand opening by the end Rey Carrion, from the community,” he said. first Latino museum to Lorain will also display Latinos in city’s Community Develop- of the year, and invites the Lorain Community Develop- Though forced to scale in the near future, to join the movies, music, and sports. ment Department, said his public for its ribbon-cutting ment Dept., said city officials back on the design after not ranks of the Sofia Quintero Art The Latino collection is not group has been talking with ceremony, November 2011. are excited El Centro has been meeting the original cam- & Cultural Center in Toledo the only feature setting this Arriaga about his plans for Executive Director Victor moving forward with its vision, paign goal, the agency has [emphasis on Chicano] and museum apart; Arriaga said he over a year. Leandry buoyantly told the even during the city’s and selected Schalmo Builders as Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts wants his museum to be a “liv- “We saw his business is a crowd in English and Span- country’s tough financial its contractor, to renovate Center in Cleveland [empha- ing museum,” a place where the great addition to our city, and ish “This project was never a times. “We see a lot of plans two-thirds of the building. sis on Caribbean]. But he is community can become in- we are still determining the dream; most of the time that don’t get taken off the The remaining section could still looking for a building in volved. He wants to travel world- site best suitable for him,” he dreams don’t come true. This shelves,” Carrion said “Victor be used by the agency or a the city best suitable to house wide to bring music, entertain- said. project is part of a vision. and his board have been stead- partner organization in the his museum. ment, writers, public speakers, Carrion said St. Joe’s could Today is a joyful occasion, fastly moving forward; this is future. Leandry said a few “Our schools don’t teach as well as more artifacts to the be a possible site because it especially for all of us that what we need. We need strong groups have already ex- our culture; it’s up to us,” museum. has spaces available and al- have been so instrumental in leadership, leaders that will stay pressed interest in the unused Arriaga said “As an educator, “We don’t just want to dis- ready houses another mu- making this vision a reality.” committed to their plan. They portion of the building I was too busy teaching the play our artifacts. We want our seum, the Lorain Sports Hall To symbolize their sup- have done a tremendous job,” though he chose not to reveal basic stuff. You don’t have museum to be a ‘living mu- of Fame. port and excitement, board he said. Carrion said El Centro their names yet. time to teach the rest. We are seum’ where people share their “We have plenty of empty members wore construction could be a catalyst for other “At this point we are losing a lot of our culture.” traditions, where artists can be- buildings; we are working to hard hats. And a bright yel- major South Lorain or Pearl blessed,” Leandry said A Latino culture he hopes come part of our community” eliminate that vacancy rate low excavator truck did not Avenue projects. “Looking back on it, I think to preserve with his museum. Arriaga said “When a Latino and promote businesses just adorn the background; El Centro de Servicios it’s the right move to leave “Latinos have just as much walks in, to be able to say, ‘this downtown,” Carrion said crews began to work immedi- Sociales has raised close to $1.3 one portion unused for now. pride and things to contribute is who I am. These are my ances- “The Hispanic population ately after the ceremony, even million of its $1.5 million capi- We can move in and identify to the world,” he said. tors. This is my future.’” continues to grow here and I before all guests had left the tal campaign goal for the reno- what we need and it will also think it’s great that someone area. vation of its new home, with allow us to look for other A Living Museum A Building for the Museum is taking the initiative to por- Among the crowd were renovation to cost the agency partners.” His museum – called the Arriaga, president and cura- tray our culture,” he said. Lorain Police Chief Cel $1.2 million, said Greg El Centro entered a build- Museum of Hispanic and tor of the museum, said he has Born and raised in Ohio, Rivera, Lorain City Council Hickman, the agency’s devel- ing exchange agreement with Latino Cultures – will display four board directors including Arriaga graduated from Bowl- and Mexican Mutual Soci- opment officer. the city of Lorain in 2007, to authentic artifacts including his daughter Andrea and son ing Green State University ety President Joel Arredondo, But Leandry reminded the renovate the former bank at folkloric clothing, children’s Francisco, and his museum be- and then Ashland University, Greg Holcomb, a representa- audience “We’re far from our 2800 Pearl Ave., and turn it toys and dolls, jewelry and came incorporated for nonprofit and taught at the Elementary tive from U.S. Rep. Betty goal. It was never just about the into its new headquarters. In Sutton’s office, and Tim Car- building but about our mission 2008, the agency exchanged pottery from several Latino status with the Ohio Secretary level in Fremont for 7 years. st countries spanning the pre- of State office last year, July 8, He taught 7th and 8th grade rion, of the Community Foun- and about providing the re- its outgrown 1888 E. 31 Columbian Era to current 2010. Science in Lorain for 25 years, dation of Lorain County and sources to help to better the (Continued on Page 20) time, though his greatest col- But he is still waiting for his and retired December 2010 to lections are from Perú and his public, nonprofit museum to pursue his museum goals full- ancestral México. receive a tax-exempt status from time. Among his collection are the State Secretary office, and But he was close to leav- artifacts from the indigenous hopes to have it by this summer ing it all behind 6 years ago SOFRITO peoples of the Americas, but - an important status that will after weathering a divorce. especially the Aztecs and enable him to receive greater “God put it in my head to SOUNDSYSTEM Mayans from Central America cash donations. continue, that the people of DAM-FUNK & – items he collected while vis- But his most anticipated Lorain need this,” he said. iting Mexico. But he has only move: he needs a building for Today his goals are to pre- Summer MASTER BLAZTER been able to visit a few Mexi- his museum. serve the Latino cultures as MUCCA PAZZA can cities directly across the Arriaga has talked with city well as help the city finan- U.S. border, and plans to visit officials about his need for a cially. the capital for a greater collec- building, and is looking toward “We want to bring jobs SATURDAY JUNE 25 tion. the downtown Lorain, more and multimillion dollars to 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. He said his collection of specifically Broadway Avenue Lorain,” Arriaga said, “We The Cleveland Museum of Art Puerto Rican items is not very area. He is considering renting a want to bring the world to large currently but he hopes to space on the first floor of the St. Lorain, and bring our heritage Solstice DON’T MISS CLEVELAND’S expand that area as he is plan- Joseph Community Center, 20th back to our people,” he said. 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