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By Arooj Ashraf, LaPrensa Correspondent view of George W. Bush’s This is his ten- Washington, D.C., Jan. wide and nationally move- presidency reveals a por- ure: eight years 18, 2009: The Latino Inau- ments will flourish and solu- trait of the United States bracketed by the gural Gala hosted 3200 tions will be implemented. he never would have imag- worst terrorist at- guests from around the na- “We have benefited from ined. tack in U.S. his- tion at Union Station. the civil rights movement and Bush came into office tory and the worst Elected officials, Holly- for us not to acknowledge promising limited govern- economic col- wood stars mingled with that is naive,” she said. ment and humble foreign lapse in three gen- Latinos from every walk of Charles Johnson, policy; he exits with his erations. In be- life at an exuberant party. Microsoft’s General Man- imprint on startling free- tween came two Tickets sold out at $200 per ager of Manufacturing and market intervention and wars, two Su- person, and all proceeds Resource Sector the Gala nation-building wars in preme Court ap- raised were donated to the demonstrated how well Afri- Iraq and Afghanistan. pointments, a vision of a National Mu- can and Latino communities He was the president tough re-elec- seum of the American work together and hoped the Latino in Washington D.C. friendships will mean stron- who pledged not to pass tion, sinking Linda Mazón Gutiérrez on big problems. Instead, popularity, big Linda Mazón Gutiérrez, ger coalitions for tomorrow. he leaves a pile for Barack legislative wins C.E.O. of Hispanic “We celebrate tonight but our community, especially Obama. and defeats, an Women’s Corporations let’s get to work tomorrow,” at the elementary level,” she Grading Bush’s perfor- ambitious effort said there has to be a place said the Toledo native. said. Troche said the state mance has its limitations. to combat AIDS, to preserve the vibrant Rick González, a Lorain, needs to improve on En- History offers a warning a meltdown of the George W. Bush Latino culture and the con- Ohio native now lives in Vir- glish as a Second Language about judging a president housing market, tributions the community ginia and worked on behalf services and can benefit and his tenure in the mo- a diminishing U.S. reputa- hold neither. So much for has made in building and of the Obama campaign. He from Latino chartered ment: The wisdom and de- tion abroad, and more power a durable majority. maintaining the United said there are tough chal- schools that provide bilin- cisions of a leader can look invested in Dick Cheney than Bush said he would States of America. lenges ahead, but Pres. Obama gual education like César different years later, any vice president in history. change the tone of Wash- The event celebrated is the right man for the job Chávez School in Wiscon- shaped by events impos- Bush got his tax cuts and ington. He never did. Of President Barack Hussein and will work steadily to ad- sin. She said national issues sible to know now. Lead- education law in the first course, neither did the Obama’s election and the dress them. “It takes time to are all afflicting Ohio. “We ers are entrusted to act in term, then swung hard and Democrats running Con- significant role Latino vote turn a big ship around,” he need to look at success sto- the nation’s long-term in- missed on Social Security gress. played in the 2008 election. said, adding: “it is not impos- ries from other communi- terests. and immigration in his sec- Bush pushed all legal “Our voice will not fall on sible.” ties and figure out how we That’s fine for history, ond. He seized a bullhorn limits in targeting terror- deaf years with this admin- Roll up your sleeves can make our cities vibrant but people lead their lives and united a country devas- ists. They have not struck istration,” said Angelita Cruz Bridges was stuck again,” she said. and make their judgments tated by terrorism, but America again. Cruz Bridges, Director of by Pres. Obama’s speech, say- Troche is originally from in real time. And it was stumbled badly when a hur- The president’s defend- Operations/General Coun- ing it struck a balance be- Cleveland. one of Bush’s heroes, ricane swallowed the Gulf ers may well be right that sel for the Lucas County Au- tween optimism and reality. Improve communica- Ronald Reagan, who crys- Coast. his decisions will be ditor, Toledo, Ohio. She was Sonia Troche, Executive tion and access to commu- tallized the way modern Many of his original cam- viewed honorably over impressed with the repre- Director of Adelante, Latino nity leaders presidents are judged: Are paign promises are dust. time. sented diversity of the Resource Center, Toledo, Troche said Latino lead- people better off than they Sept. 11, 2001 changed ev- For now, he is out of Latino community and said agreed and added the inau- ers need to step out of their were when the president erything. time. And realistic about the community needs to guration speech emphasized comfort zones, take advan- took office? In the heady days, Bush his exit. present the same united the need for grassroots move- tage of the momentum, and Based on that standard, was the face of a party that “It turns out,” he said, front on issues of immigra- ment that granted him vic- rally citizens into action by the Bush report card is ran the White House and “this isn’t one of the tion, education, and health tory. “Unless we are willing effectively communicating mixed at best. It is abys- Congress. Now Republicans (Continued on Page 13) care. to roll up our sleeves nothing their visions. Promise of change is going to get done,” she “Show people you really “The Obama administra- said. care, be hands on, go knock- tion needs to follow through Troche said the energy ing on doors, talk to people with the promises made dur- and excitement was electri- at the ground level, and be ing the elections,” she said. fying and hoped the prom- accessible,” she said add- Cruz Bridges stressed there ises and partnerships forged ing that is how the Obama is power in numbers and as will translate into actions that campaign earned its success. the Latino community ex- will improve the state of Ohio. “We can’t expect change tends partnership with other “Elementary education unless we make it happen at minority communities state- needs to be a top priority in (Continued on Page 13) La Prensa Newspaper Staff La Prensa Publications, Inc. Publisher La Prensa Celebrates its 20th Anniversary! 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Truly an Obama experience ERRATUM: In the Jan. 30, 2009 article on By Angelita Cruz Bridges, Special to La Prensa the YWCA, the YMCA logo was used instead When my husband, enough to be able to go to of the YWCA logo. La Prensa apologizes Jonathan Bridges, and I de- convention as a guest of a YMCA for this error.X?0E NTheTA?!DU LarticleT%D?!$PD Fwas titled: !- cided to go to the inaugura- statewide delegate – Anita announces 2009 Milestones Honorees. tion of Barack Hussein López. Obama on Jan. 20, 2009, it The Convention was such seemed like it would never a surreal experience. Every- get here. When I look back where we went, there were #,!33%3./7&/2-).'
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Performance The Ann Arbor Art Center Wayne State concludes first capital campaign Network Exhibition Gallery presents with record-setting benchmark announces Technology Configured Detroit, Feb. 1, 2009: Wayne State’s academic “The success of Wayne acting class Ann Arbor, January 31, mistaken as digital prints, Far surpassing its $500 and research programs. First has defined a more 2009 - The Ann Arbor Art his deliciously vibrant oil million target, Wayne The total raised repre- ambitious course for the for children Center presents Technol- and acrylic paintings fin- State University’s Wayne sents more than 400,000 future of this great insti- Ann Arbor: Budding ogy Configured, featuring ished with resin are re- First: The Campaign for gifts from Wayne State tution. actors ages 7 to 11 will get artists Edward S. Johnston, sults of the cutting and Wayne State University, alumni and friends, as well “The campaign has serious acting experience Frank Pahl and Patrick pasting of various images has raised nearly $900 as donations from corpora- strengthened the while having a silly good Ryan Trimbath. The open- with digital imaging pro- million in the first-ever tions and foundations. The university’s connection time at a new acting class ing reception, which is free grams. comprehensive campaign also helped en- with the community, taught by high-energy in- and open to the public, will Artist Lecture: Feb- fundraising effort in the courage generosity from the which is integral to structors Ann Rhoades be held on Friday, February ruary 21, 12:30 – 2:00 institution’s 140-year university’s faculty and Wayne State’s continued and Becky Fox at Perfor- 20, 6-8 p.m. p.m. at the Ann Arbor history. staff, with more than $30 efforts to serve its urban mance Network Theatre. Coupling technology Art Center The seven year cam- million in contributions constituency. Further- The class will be held and traditional art methods Edward S. Johnston paign concluded on Dec. from employees, six times more, Wayne First has at the Network Wednes- artists Edward S. Johnston, will present some of the 31, 2008. During a time their original goal. been a catalyst for the re- days 4:30pm & Saturdays Frank Pahl and Patrick ideas and inspirations that of decreasing state ap- “Wayne First was one of vitalization of Detroit, es- at 10:30am, February 4 Ryan Trimbath create guide his work. propriations to higher the most important endeav- pecially the Midtown though March 7, 2009. worlds of wonderment and The Ann Arbor Art Cen- education and the result- ors undertaken in the his- area. Using animal stories, intrigue. Johnston received ter is a non-profit organi- ing competition for phil- tory of Wayne State. The “Both the campaign Aesop’s fables and more, his MFA from the Univer- zation dedicated to engag- anthropic dollars, sup- campaign has infused the and much of the kids will play acting sity of Michigan School of ing the community in the port for Wayne First has university with greater re- university’s transforma- games that use innovation, Art & Design. education, exhibition, and provided critical funding sources and enabled us to tion during the last de- creative thinking, self-es- Using photography, exploration of the visual to enhance student re- showcase the quality and cade can be attributed to teem and teamwork. computer graphics, and arts. In 2009, the Ann Ar- sources, transform the strength of our programs,” the leadership of Presi- They’ll also learn warm- digital fabrication, bor Art Center is celebrat- campus environment and said Wayne State Univer- dent Emeritus Irvin D. ups, breathing and vocal Johnston recreates the spa- ing 100 years of being the enrich the quality of sity President Jay Noren. Reid.” exercises and improvisa- tial makeup of the neigh- “place where creativity tion. borhood around him. His and community meet.” Parents will be enter- finished work invites the For more information Judge to rule March 6 on releasing ex-Detroit tained and impressed with audience to examine dif- regarding exhibitions, their young actors’ work! ferent points of view of his please contact Astrid mayor’s texts A final presentation for chosen space through 2D Reed at 734.994.8004 x DETROIT, Feb. 2, The De- parents, family and friends and 3D pieces. 114, explore www.ann- 2009 (AP): A judge has troit Free will be performed in the Pahl, a well-known mu- arborartcenter.org, or visit heard arguments over Press has re- Network theatre. sician and artist, received the Ann Arbor Art Center whether to release more quested that Becky Fox is the direc- his MFA from the Univer- at 117 W. Liberty in than 1,000 text messages the messages tor of the Children’s The- sity of Michigan School of downtown Ann Arbor. written or received by be released. atre Network touring and Art & Design. His musical The Art Center is open former Detroit Mayor The newspa- outreach program at Per- assemblages which are cre- Monday-Saturday 10-6, Kwame Kilpatrick and per argues formance Network and is ated from found objects and and Sunday 12-5:30. his former lover and ex- they may reveal possible nal decisions of city gov- a veteran actor, director play a unique composition The Art Center’s Exhi- top aide, Christine wrongdoing in the ernment. and instructor. of music invite the audi- bitions are supported by Beatty. Kilpatrick administration. The messages are part Anne Rhoades has ence into Pahl’s world of the Michigan Council for Wayne County Cir- Lawyers for Kilpatrick of a court case against worked with the “prefab music.” Arts and Cultural Affairs, cuit Judge Timothy and Beatty say the messages Beatty, who along with Children’s Theatre Net- Trimbath received his a partner agency of the Kenny said Monday he are protected under attor- Kilpatrick has been jailed work as an actor, writer MFA from Western Michi- National Endowment for will rule on the issue ney-client privilege and a after pleading guilty to and producer for over ten gan University. Possibly the Arts. March 6. privilege protecting inter- obstruction of justice. years and as an instructor in children’s drama at Ann Arbor Recreation and Education. JOEJOE && MILO’SMILO’S The class fee is $100 for ten sessions. 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UT’s full-time equiva- College Jay Williams is serving for the citizens of Young- Williams was born and “Each year we’re build- lency (FTE) — the figure used of as the 47th Mayor of the stown. Under his leadership, reared in Youngstown. He ing on our prior year’s suc- to determine state subsidy — Graduate Studies. City of Youngstown, Ohio. neighborhoods are being re- graduated from Young- cesses,” said Lawrence J. also increased, up 7.6 percent Kevin Kucera, associate He is the first African- vitalized, aggressive policies stown State University with Burns, vice president for from 16,421 last year to vice president for enroll- American to be elected are targeting crime, and the a Bachelor of Science in external affairs and interim 17,670 this year. FTE is cal- ment services, said he was Mayor of Youngstown, and City is advancing regional Business Administration, vice president for equity culated by the total number pleased to see the growth having been elected at 34 economic initiatives in- majoring in Finance. He and and diversity. “As we cel- of course credit hours taken spread so equally across the years of age, he is its young- tended to stabilize and his wife, Sonja, enjoy en- ebrate this spring’s num- by students divided by 15 and University. est. Williams is also the first strengthen the local eco- gaging in various social bers, The University of To- often conveys a more accu- “Almost every area is independent candidate to nomic base. and community activities. ledo is already using inno- rate representation of the way seeing enrollment growth, win the Mayoral seat in more Mayor Williams contin- Tickets are $18 for vative enrollment pro- enrollment affects an and I think that speaks vol- than eighty (80) years. ues to be a strong proponent members and $30 for non- grams, like the UT Guar- institution’s fiscal picture. umes about the positive way The City of Youngstown of the City’s award winning members. Lunch is in- antee, to continue this mo- Six University colleges current and prospective stu- has moved progressively Youngstown 2010 citywide cluded. They can be pur- mentum.” saw triple-digit headcount en- dents see The University of under his leadership. The planning initiative, a project chased by calling The City The UT Guarantee of- rollment growth: Arts and Sci- Toledo when they are first City’s planning and devel- in which he played a leading Club at 216.621.0082 or opment efforts have been role. Throughout his work visiting the website at: fers students who attend ences, Education, Engineer- (Continued on Page 12) recognized and rewarded by and travel, he continuously www.cityclub.org Terra hosts state-wide free financial aid event Terra Community Col- ing the Federal Pell Grant and individuals actively en- The Knight Academy reschedules Open House lege hosts the state-wide student loans as well as the gaged in the administration for Feb. 4 college financial aid event need-based state grants. of financial aid within the The Knight Academy, a According to Tom religious affiliation. The “College Goal Sunday” The FAFSA is the key to State of Ohio for higher edu- charter school for boys and Baker, The Knight Acad- academy is open to any (CGS) on Feb. 8, 2009, at funding a college education cation. As an educational girls in grades 6-8, has re- emy president, the open interested student. The 2 p.m. and helping families to over- organization, OASFAA scheduled its open house. house will be a good op- school is now accepting This free event, pre- come financial barriers that strives to offer resources to The open house now will portunity for parents and applications for the sec- sented by the Ohio Asso- otherwise prevent students students, families and high be held on Wednesday, students to meet the ond semester of 2009 as ciation of Student Finan- from attending the institution school advisors to promote February 4, 2009, from school’s faculty and staff well as the 2009-2010 cial Aid Administrators they want to. Studies show higher education and in- 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. members, tour classrooms school year. (OASFAA) and endorsed that a student is 50 percent crease awareness of finan- The school is located at and facilities, and learn More information by the Ohio Board of Re- more likely to attend college cial aid opportunities. 3001 Hill Avenue. The about the academic and ex- about the open house and open house originally was tracurricular programs. the school is available gents, assists students and when they complete the Due to the great demand scheduled for January 29 As a public charter by calling 419-720- parents with completing FAFSA. While walk-ins are expected for assistance in but was postponed be- school, the Academy does 4444 or by emailing: the Free Application for welcome, registration is en- completing the FASFA, cause of heavy snow. not charge tuition or have a [email protected] Federal Student Aid couraged. Record numbers families are encouraged to (FAFSA). 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Haz solamente lo modest task of classify- Strickland included Toledo as Graduation Test with the col- necesario para mantener tu conciencia clara, pero no abuses. ing all human knowledge, Busca un libro, una taza de té y luego acurrúcate en el sillón y part of his state-wide tour de- lege ACT college assessment descansa. using the infinite signed to boost various parts test; and expandability of base-ten of the education plan he out- • granting permission to Tauro:  numbering and decimals: lined during last week’s State districts to ask voters to con- Hoy★ los proyectos de todo tipo que realices con amigos★ o ten classes, each with ten of the State address. vert property tax levies into ★parejas funcionarán de maravillas, Tauro, ya que tus divisions, and each divi- On Monday morning, he mills that would increase in pensamientos estarán especialmente agudos, claros y lógicos. sion with ten sections. stopped by Grove Patterson dollar value to the district as Tú y tus amigos están pasando en un período muy importante, Elementary School Presto. Yes, that’s right – and property taxes rise. en donde se respetan y confían el uno en el otro. Los eventos Fritz Byers praised the strides that school The last measure would sociales traerán discusiones estimulantes y vínculos fuertes he invented the Dewey has made during its 10-year eliminate, the governor entre tú y los demás. Trabaja duro, pero disfruta cada minuto. Decimal System. has the sparkle, brilliance, existence. “This is a great stressed during his visit to The folks who run the drive, and quirks that au- school,” said the governor af- Grove Patterson, the problem Géminis: ★ Grammys – a powerhouse gur well. Una visitante, que tiene algunos problemas, irá a★ tu casa en ter he had been given a tour of of “phantom revenue” that busca★ de consejo y comprensión, Géminis. Puede traerte alguna brand if there ever was • “The Latin Side Of several classrooms. “There are assumes that districts are col- otra noticia que te producirá un shock. Una crisis laboral puede one – have their own bril- Wayne Shorter,” Conrad a lot of things happening in lecting more in local taxes obligar a ti y a tu pareja a pasar la mayor parte del tiempo fuera liant classification Herwig & The Latin Side this school that I would like to than they actually are as prop- de casa y de la familia. Esto será frustrante - en especial si tienes scheme. They’ve divided Band [Half Note Records] see happen around the state.” erty values rise. planes que deberás cancelar. ¡No te rindas! all music into 31 fields, This is the third time the Grove Patterson is a Toledo “This is a good plan for Public School that operates with a total of 110 catego- trombonist Herwig has Ohio in many aspects,” said Cáncer: under magnet or charter school Strickland. “There are re- Utiliza la energía poderosa de este día para cortar de cuajo ries. Honestly, did you applied his exceptional ★ ★ principles – students are cho- forms in the way we organize ★con ese tema y sacarte esa máscara que en este momento te está know they will award 110 taste and musicianship to sen by lot, the schools days and and teach and reforms in the haciendo más mal que bien. Ábrete al mundo, Cáncer, y Grammys this year? It’s the works of a revered hours are extended and parents way we fund schools.” muéstrale a los que te rodean que posees mucho más para happening February 8. jazzman: first, John ofrecer que lo que has estado revelando. Toma control de la are expected to agree to partici- The governor’s proposed situación que tienes enfrente y haz saber tus necesidades. Verás It’s easy to satirize Coltrane, then Miles pate in monitoring their stu- budget would invest an extra que tu vida diaria mejora tremendamente cuando aprendas a such things, but we have Davis, now Shorter. dents’ activities. $925 million in K-12 educa- comunicar tus necesidades. much more important Herwig works here with Strickland was taken tion over the next two fiscal business. One of the the trumpeter Brian around to classrooms in which years - $331.5 million in 2010 Leo: ★ awards – Field 10, Cat- Lynch, the pianist Eddie the students were studying, as and 603.5 in fiscal year 2011. Si te hace falta una rutina regular de ejercicios en tu vida, Leo, part of their daily routine, Ger- ★ egory 50 – goes to the Palmieri, and the Since Strickland put forth hoy es★ un gran día para cambiar eso. El ejercicio no tiene porque man and Spanish. Even kin- his proposals for a longer cansarte o lastimarte. Aún ciertas actividades de relax caminar Best Latin Jazz Album (I baritonist Ronnie Cuber. dergartners at Grove Patterson school year last week, vari- o el yoga son formas excelentes para mantener tu salud en love that they still call This is as good a small are introduced to a foreign lan- ous critics, such as those in forma. Unirte a una liga de deportes que te guste como el these things albums). The group as you could hope guage. the tourist and amusement volleyball o bowling combina el ejercicio con la diversión. prize may be pure kitsch, for, and what better source ¡Hasta bailar es una actividad reconocida! Encuentra algo que “I came to this school be- parks business, have sug- funcione para ti.  but in this instance the of inspiration than the cause I like what’s happening gested that a 200-day school ★ ★ contenders are worthy. compositions of the non- here,” said the governor at a year would adversely affect ★ Virgo: We’ll take them up alpha- pareil Shorter. Character- news conference after his tour. the tourist business from the Hoy mantén tus ojos bien abiertos, Virgo, ya que puedes betically, which is the or- istically, Herwig picks a “I am concerned about Ohio’s standpoint of both visitors and conocer al hombre de tus sueños. O, podrías encontrar, der the Grammy bosses couple of classics – “Foot- future. If Ohio is going to have summer employees. literalmente, una pila de dinero en efectivo. Lo más seguro es a bright and prosperous fu- use for their listings. prints” and “Night “I say let’s get serious que sea un día de lo más inusual, por eso mantén tu mente abierta ture, we have to make sure about education,” said a todas las posibilidades y anda muy atenta. Si una nueva e • “Afro Bop Alliance,” Dreamer” are almost un- children get the right educa- Strickland, when asked about intrigante oportunidad de negocios se te cruza, no la aceptes Caribbean Jazz Project avoidable – but he also tion. the criticism. inmediatamente. Toma nota de toda la información y revísala [Heads Up International]. romps through “Adams “I have been trying for two The governor took to task cuando te hayas tranquilizado. ★ ★ This is the latest storm Apple” from the least- years to see how we can have those whom he said were un- ★ Libra: from the creative whirl- loved of Shorter’s Blue that seamless system of edu- able to think creatively about Hoy, Libra, la información que recibas puede ser algo oscura wind that surrounds the Note dates, opens the disc cation that starts for a child solutions to problems be- y confusa. ¡No te preocupes! Es posible que alguien esté vibraphonist Dave with “Ping Pong,” and early in life and continues for cause they were so used to tratando de confundirte sobre alguna situación particular. Verifica Samuels. Samuels, who treats “Masquelero” to a them through to college.” their routines – whether suc- el horario del bus antes de subirte, de lo contrario, podrías first caught the ear with mysterious, mirrored solo Strickland had laid out a cessful or not. He used a term number of education propos- perderte en el lado equivocado de la ciudad. Trata de no sentirte his work with the Latin- that makes the tune seem from psychology called demasiado molesta si no recibes las respuestas deseadas. Pronto als in his State of the State “functional fixedness” to de- la verdad aflorará. influenced fusion group both classic and wholly address including: scribe some people’s inabil-  Spyra Gyra, invented the new. On that tune espe- • expanding the school year ity to “look and seek solu- ★ Escorpio: ★ CJP in 1995 with the reed cially, and throughout, from 180 to 200 days, tions beyond the way they ★Hoy intenta mantenerte tan activa como te sea posible, legend Paquito d’Rivera Lynch and Palmieri, who • making all-day kindergar- have always done things.” Escorpio. Esto podría mejorar tu estado general de salud, sobre todo si en los últimos días has llevado una vida muy sedentaria. and steel-pans wizard co-lead their own daz- ten mandatory; Strickland maintained that Haz algo entretenido, como practicar algún deporte o pasear el Andy Narell. After a zling group, are marvels • reducing the minimum he is committed to a longer perro. Es preferible cortar el césped o arreglar el jardín que string of terrific releases of telepathic support. number of property-tax mills school year and that obstacles quedarse sentada todo el día. La actividad física puede reducir and a few personnel • “Song For Chico,” that school districts must levy to such a plan could be over- el estrés y hacerte sentir satisfecha. Todos los aspectos de tu changes, the CJP won the Arturo O’Farrill & The from 23 to 20 with the state come. “I am committed to making up the difference; persona se benefician con ejercicio. Prueba y verás. 2002 Grammy for Best Afro-Latin Jazz Orches- these changes,” he said. ★ • implementing a two-year “We have constructed a  Sagitario: ★ Latin Jazz album for “The tra [Zoho] The pianist tuition freeze for community path forward that we are con- Hoy★ bien puedes recibir propuestas para aumentar tus ingresos Gathering,” which fea- O’Farrill staffs his big colleges and regional cam- fident will enable us to sus- trabajando fuera de casa. Podrías recibir más de una y te sentirás tured the flutist Dave band with the most robust puses; tain this investment,” he tentada a aceptarlas todas. Piénsalo cuidadosamente antes de Valentin alongside horn section I’ve heard in • implementing a one year added. “Over an eight-year comprometerte, Sagitario. Hoy te sientes con gran energía, que Samuels. Here, the Project a while – Michael tuition freeze for four-year podría decaer en unos días. Considera la situación con honestidad period of time, [we can] con- y objetividad antes de tomar cualquier decisión en firme. ¡No records with the Mary- Mossman leads the trum- colleges, adding new student tinue to put more and more querrás lamentarlo después! land-based Afro Bop Al- pets, Reynaldo Jorge is in topics to include global aware- resources into elementary and ★  liance, a high-energy, front of the trombones, ness and life skills; secondary schools.” Capricornio: ★ ★ Latin-drenched band and Bobby Porcelli, on WWeeklyeekly TTelevisionelevision sshowhow ssinceince 11995995 Buckeye La sabiduría pura es una cualidad importante a la que hoy whose live performances alto, heads up the sax sec- puedes aspirar, Capricornio. Recuerda que la sabiduría que CableSystem buscas provendrá de un punto de fuerza y conocimiento calmos are the stuff of legend. tion. The horn section Channel 69 en oposición a una demostración frenética, bulliciosa y ridícula Samuels, ever the con- navigates the Juan Tizol Thursdays 8pm and para captar la atención. Te reconocerán de acuerdo con ello. Ten jurer, put the resulting evergreen, “Caravan,” Saturdays 7pm presente que, cuanta más sabiduría impartes a los demás, más blended group through with a barely-controlled Hosts Tony and generosamente podrán compartirla y beneficiarse de ella. nine of the CJP’s most fa- frantic energy, but then Maryori Rios ★  Acuario: ★ miliar tunes, a list that in- slows things down to a wwww.voceslatinas.comww.voceslatinas.com 419-318-0934 Hoy★ te frustrará la falta de compromiso de los otros, Acuario. cludes Monk’s “Bemsha hushed, gentle pace on Puede ser que estás tratando de planificar algo con alguien pero Swing,” Coltrane’s “Such Love,” an arrange- cambian de ideas constantemente sobre lo que quieren hacer. “Naima,” and the Oliver ment of intricate counter- Quizás están emocionalmente inseguros y con miedo de tomar Nelson classic, “Stolen point and complex horn- el siguiente paso en este momento. No dejes que otros interfieran y no te dejen vivir tu propia vida. Haz planes y no los cambies. Moments.” This disc won based triads. The title Los otros van a caer según sea necesario. No necesitas recordarles the Latin Grammy for Best track – a tribute to todo el tiempo para que lo hagan.  Jazz Release (a totally dif- O’Farrill’s justly revered ★ ★ ferent award, given last father, the composer of the Piscis: November by the Latin Ur-classic “Afro-Cuban ★Hoy no seas demasiado bulliciosa, Piscis. Las personas no te recepcionarán como de costumbre. El día inspira un sentimiento Recording Academy, a Jazz Suite – is a celebra- sobrio, apto para poner un velo sobre las cosas, por lo tanto sé subset of the broader tion of the great man’s sensible acerca de las emociones ajenas. Si hay alguna cosa que group that gives the party festive, pioneering spirit. no quiere suceder, no presiones. Si utilizas modos severos y next week). That award • “ Nouveau Latino”, bruscos, no irás a ningún lado. Ofrece una mano de ayuda y un hasn’t always been a pre- Nestor Torres [Diamond hombro fuerte a quien los necesite. dictor. Still, this release (Continued on Page 12) • A Mexican Epicurean’s Delight: El Camino Sky • Honest Homemade Mexican Food • Now Open • February/febrero 6, 2009 La Prensa—Entretenimiento Page 7 producción” agregó historia de 2001, que Carla’s Corner 3. Desde el principio la comenzará el 12 de febrero Por Carla Soto, Editora Asociada de La Prensa carrera en solitario de Pee en Las Vegas, Nevada. www.laprensa1.com Wee ha sido apoyada por los Luego del éxito obtenido Lo mejor de la farándula su compromiso e interés por integrantes de RBD, y ahora con la serie de presentaciones 1. Luego de participar en ayudarlo. Es por ello que el es el turno del ex Kumbia de 2001, que además se lanzó el nuevo disco de Cristian llama do “Toro del corrido” Kings y Kumbia All Starz de en CD y DVD en 2005, Castro, con la canción que se encuentra planeado un regresar el favor y ayudar a vuelven a juntar su talento compuso su esposo Cruz disco homenaje con el que su amigo Christopher para satisfacer a los amantes Martínez, la cantante Alicia pretende recolectar fondos Uckerman en su material del género, pero siempre Villarreal decidió retomar su para la noble causa. debut como solista tomando en cuenta que el carrera con una nueva Además del lanzamiento A partir del 20 de febrero triunfo radicó en que cada producción discográfica, y de su próximo material, van a poder bajar mi primer uno tiene su propio estilo, además también estrenará Época de Oro; la gira que sencillo que va a estar en informó el diario representante. realizará junto a la dinastía muchas páginas, es una puertorriqueño Primera Hora. Luego de dedicar todo su Rivera y la elección de un canción con un poco de rock, “Víctor tiene quizás una tiempo al cuidado de sus tema compuesto por el una fusión bastante extraña de formación e información más hijos, Alicia retorna de la público para completar su electrónica y sonidos contemporánea. Él es un ra- mano de su amigo y disco, la prioridad de Lupillo africanos... ojalá y le guste a la dio, se sabe las canciones de representante Darío León, es ayudar a “el príncipe de la gente”, declaró Christopher. todo el mundo... Yo trato de con quien tiene una relación canción” económicamente. Además, Ucker adelantó buscar, con otros elementos, amistosa desde hace ocho “La idea es tomar su voz y que es posible que realice un los sonidos actuales, pero soy años. agregarle banda y mariachi a dueto con Pee Wee en el más clásico en todos los La originaria de algunas canciones y que álbum, que aun no tiene fecha sentidos,” explicó Santa Monterrey firmó salga el disco como un de salida al mercado. Rosa. homenaje de sus amigos,” “Puedo decir que Pee Wee Por su parte Víctor recientemente contrato en Carla Soto exclusiva con Darío, quien explicó. está haciendo un trabajo Manuelle respondió y manejó benéficamente las Entre los músicos y maravilloso, es una gran per- bromeó: “Creo que carreras de artistas como amigos de José José que ya sona y si me ha tocado estar líricamente soy más atrevido. agrupación dice adiós tras mi vieja. Yuri, Juan Gabriel, Paulina acordaron su participación ahí en una de sus grabaciones, Cuando él me pide una cuatro años de vida, y el que • No es lo mismo, los Rubio y Cristian, informó un se encuentra Jenni Rivera, ya que trabajamos con la canción me dice: ‘Hazme una según algunos medios dolores de las piernas que comunicado. El Recodo, Pepe Aguilar y misma gente y quizás canción de despecho pero electrónicos llevará por las piernas de Dolores. El material será el cuarto Vicente Fernández entre hacemos algo juntos“, trata (a la mujer) con cariño, nombre Después de Todo. • No es lo mismo los de su trayectoria en solitario otros. añadió hay que decirlo de manera Para Olvidarte De Mí es una perros de Charles Boy que, tras sus exitosos sencillos: “Yo grabaré un dueto con 4. La fórmula Gilberto sutil’. Y yo tengo que ir al balada romántica que por su voy a echarles los perros. Te quedó grande la yegua, él, y otros con mi hermana Santa Rosa más Víctor diccionario a ver si lo que contenido podría ser la • No es lo mismo la Soy tu mujer e Insensible a ti. Jenni, Banda El Recodo, Manuelle fue tan efectiva en estoy usando no lo ofende”. indicada para despedirse de tormenta se avecina, que la 2. Desde que Lupillo Banda La Arrolladora, Pepe el pasado, y es tan pedida en 5. Para que no te olvides sus seguidores, ya que la letra vecina se atormenta. Rivera supo de los problemas Aguilar y Vicente el presente, que los soneros de RBD, el grupo planea un dice lo siguiente: • No es lo mismo, me río económicos de José José para Fernández. Mi disquera está repetirán la dosis uniendo sus nuevo y último material de “Para olvidarte de mí, para en el baño que me baño en el solventar los gastos médicos platicando con la de José José voces en una gira llamada La estudio, que posiblemente olvidarte de mí, tendrías que río. de su esposa Sara Salazar, el y si prestan la voz de José historia continúa, una secuela verá la luz el próximo mes de renunciar a tanto amor que te • No es lo mismo detesto cantante grupero manifestó José, nosotros hacemos la del show Dos soneros: Una febrero, pero del que ya se di. Para olvidarte de mí, para los libros que los libros de filtró en internet una de las olvidarte de mí, necesitas texto. Sopa de Letras por Carla Soto canciones que lo conformará, volver a nacer. • No es lo mismo, el rio al parecer llamada Para Missisippi que me hice pipí FELIZ FELIPE FAMA FERROCARRIL Olvidarte De Mí. Los mejores chistes de la en el río. 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ing: No plans of actions on concerns with old school how to optimally implement solutions. Add to this the Soluciones and OLA such ideas - think grassroots very real missing link, By José Luna, Special to La Prensa efforts or follow up meet- whether intentional or Saturday, January 31, ings. overlooked, that the folks, 2009, the Ohio Commis- What? No follow-up who were the target and/or sion on Hispanic/Latino meeting? I am pretty sure, the beneficiaries of this Affairs [now OLA] spon- that from where I am stand- discussion—parents and sored a mini-conference ing, which cannot be that youth—were absent from at the Sofia Quintero Arts much different from where the discussion. and Cultural Center, To- you are standing, that the It has been shown over ledo. educational state is quickly and over again that when The mini-conference becoming an emergency parents are engaged in was a follow-up meeting state. No follow-up meet- their kid’s education the to a daylong, statewide ing? majority of these kids will forum entitled José Luna Furthermore, most of the graduate from high school, “Soluciones,” which was concerns brought forth were college, or from a skilled- held in the winter of 2006 by Ezra C. Escudero, from professional and para- trade program. Hiring a on the campus of Ohio commenced the forum, professional representa- community organizer to State University in Co- with a power-point pre- tives from the Toledo area mobilize parents to take lumbus. sentation on the origins Major stimulus needed for and Bowling Green State charge of their children’s At the 2006 forum, edu- of the OCHLA. University. Nothing wrong education is the stimulus cation and business lead- A presentation was Latino Education Reform with these folks but they are needed to improve the ers, community activists, also given by Nelson Commentary by Ramón Pérez, Special to La Prensa not equipped to advance the quality of life for Latino members of social ser- Ramírez, Regional Direc- [email protected] Latino community into the families. vices agencies, and mem- tor of Closing the January 31, 2009, have a very hard time swal- 21st century. The Ohio Commission bers of the Latino com- Achievement Gap. The Sophia Quintero Arts and lowing the bitter pill of com- Why? Because they do on Latino Affairs munities gathered to dis- Closing the Achievement Cultural Center: It was a placency served so often at not use or foresee—includ- organized this gathering cuss the issues facing the Program was established group of the “usual sus- these meetings. ing grassroots efforts—as a and will be sending the diverse Latino popula- by Governor Ted pects,” with the excep- Although, I do not lam- serious component of their results and tion. Strickland to help young tion of a few faces that I baste anyone’s motives for “wish list” programs to help recommendations to those The OCHLA listened black and Latino males hadn’t seen before, that being present at so many Latino students. The con- in attendance. I would and gathered data from attending urban schools attended a round table meetings formed with good cerns ranged from pre- strongly encourage you to the participants and prom- that are below a 70 per- discussion geared at ad- intentions, I do question or school education, closing visit the OLA web-site and ised follow-up meetings cent graduation rate. dressing and assessing wonder how any of us can the achievement gap among ask that you receive a copy throughout the regions of The program targets the educational state of continue to attend these Latino students, parental of the proceedings of the Ohio’s Latino communi- ninth grade boys. The Toledo Latino students. meetings, when they all seem engagement, to getting stu- meeting. Otherwise, you ties. OCHLA’s Toledo youth must also meet par- It’s no secret, to those to have the same outcome - dents to graduate from col- can email me mini-conference was the ticular requirements that who know me, or those words, solo palabras. lege. ([email protected]) last in the series of local make them at high risk of who have read articles There were many ideas Does this rhetoric or spiel and I would be glad to send community forums but dropping out. The To- previously submitted by and suggestions put out there, sound familiar to you? you a copy as quickly as truly not the least. ledo high schools partici me to La Prensa, that I but the following was miss- These are all “old school” they are made available. The OCHLA, directed (Continued on Page 12)

Minority students compete for scholarships Minority high school on-one mentoring sessions per- Seguridad de Syndicatos students from Ohio may with leading minority busi- vised, apply through April 3 to ness professionals. Students all-ex- Gran Beneficios participate in the nation- chosen for the program also pense- Entrenamiento Profesional ally recognized Ac- can compete for college paid program made pos- counting Careers Aware- scholarships. sible through the support Buenos Sueldos ness Program (ACAP- ACAP-Ohio, now in its of corporate sponsor- Ohio) June 21 – 26 in 14th year, is presented by ships and grants. Stu- Adelantamiento de carreras Columbus. The Ohio Society of CPAs dents interested in apply- Held at The Ohio and the Ohio chapters of the ing must submit an appli- State University Fisher National Association of cation, a 200-word essay College of Business, this Black Accountants with and one letter of refer- week-long, all-expense funding from The Ohio CPA ence. Applications can be paid campus residency Foundation. The innovative completed online at program encourages stu- program gives students a www.FutureCPA.com dents to pursue a college chance to explore the ac- and must be submitted by education by introduc- counting profession and April 3. ing them to a variety of learn firsthand what oppor- For more information career options. tunities await them if they about ACAP-Ohio, con- The week’s agenda choose to become a CPA and tact Melanie Sonderman includes interactive enter the business world af- at msonderman@ohio- workshops, tours of lo- ter college. cpa.com or 1-800-686- cal businesses, and one- ACAP-Ohio is a fully su- 2727, ext. 953. AlianzaAliansa dede ConstrucciónConstrucción ProfesionalesProfesionales Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund accepting applications for the 2009-2010 School Year Jan. 30, 2009: The North- When a family is selected Edifica tu futuro con nosotros west Ohio Scholarship by the lottery they will re- Fund, Inc. (NWOSF) is now ceive an award letter and be accepting applications for required to demonstrate their its annual scholarship lot- financial need as measured tunity to attend the same tery. Students from low- by standards similar to the elementary school for their income families who reside Federal School Lunch pro- entire primary education. in Lucas, Wood or Fulton gram. This will determine the The Northwest Ohio Schol- County have an opportu- amount of their child’s schol- arship Fund believes that nity to be awarded need- arship, 25%, 50%, or 75% of all children, regardless of based scholarships up to the total tuition up to $1,250. their economic circum- Para más información, por favor $1,250 per child so that they The deadline to apply is Mon- stances, deserve access to can attend private schools day, June 1, 2009. quality educational oppor- Workforce Development, at for kindergarten through The Northwest Ohio Schol- tunities. 419.241.3601 eighth grade. arship Fund Program began For more information Families can add their in 1999 and has since grown about the program and an name to the waiting list for to include siblings of schol- application visit the program by contacting arship recipients. Students www.nosf.org or contact www.acp1.com the NWOSF office. They can now re-qualify for the the Northwest Ohio Schol- will be notified after July 1, program for to up to nine arship Fund office at (419) 2009, if they are selected. years, giving them the oppor- 244-6711 x 219.

• A Mexican Epicurean’s Delight: El Camino Real • Honest Homemade Mexican Food • El Camino Real • 419.472.0700 • LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 TOLEDO 419-870-6565 DETROIT 313-729-4435 LORAIN 440-320-8221 February/febrero 6, 2009 La Prensa—Deportes Page 11 Five Crew players among 20 called Obama dijo que ganarían Steelers antes del juego WASHINGTON, el 2 de ganaron su segundo Súper simpatizante into U.S. National Team Camp febrero del 2009 (AP): El Bowl en cuatro temporadas, de los CHICAGO (Jan. 29, pot Center – including Crew Busch presidente Barack Obama tuvieron una ventaja de 20-7 republicanos, 2009): U.S. Men’s Na- midfielders Brian Carroll, (Chicago predijo que los Steelers de en el primer cuarto, apoyó la tional Team head coach Eddie Gaven and Robbie Fire), Pittsburgh ganarían el Súper solamente para encontrarse campaña Bowl y estuvo en lo cierto. a Kurt Warner y los Cardi- presidencial Bob Bradley has called 20 Rogers and goalkeeper Wil- William Hesmer ( Colum- Obama, quien habló nals remontando para lograr de Obama. players back to U.S. liam Hesmer – with Crew de- bus Crew), Matt Pickens sobre deportes en una superarlos por 23-20, cuando Obama también elogió a Soccer’s National Train- fender and three-time World (Colorado Rapids) entrevista con el quedaban 2:37 minutos los Cardinals. ing Center in Carson, Ca- Cup veteran Frankie Hejduk DEFENDERS (5): comentarista Matt Lauer, de pendientes de juego. “Me encanta la historia lif. – including five from the only new addition. The Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas la cadena NBC, para el Obama no tuvo tanta de Kurt Warner, me agrada programa previo al suerte cuando eligió el año Larry Fitzgerald, parece un the MLS Cup-champion U.S. team will train in Carson USA ), Frankie Hejduk (Co- encuentro del domingo, no pasado a quien sería según joven maravilloso. Es una Columbus Crew – to begin for nine days before depart- lumbus Crew), Ugo pronosticó marcador él el ganador, al optar por los gran historia, pero Rooney preparations for the USA’s ing on Feb. 7 for Columbus. Ihemelu ( Colorado Rapids), alguno, pero dijo que “creo Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra, no solamente me patrocinó, first match of final round Fourteen of the players Chris Wingert ( Real Salt que los Steelers van a que terminaron perdiendo. ese hombre iba a las plantas qualifying for the 2010 on the roster appeared in the Lake ), Marvell Wynne ganarlo al final”. “Todavía me estoy acereras para hacer campaña Y eso fue precisamente preguntando cómo es que en mi nombre. Franco Har- FIFA World Cup. USA’s 3-0 win against Swe- (Toronto FC) lo que ocurrió. ese tipo realizó la atrapada”, ris estaba ondeando toallas The U.S. will take on den on Jan. 24, including MIDFIELDERS (8): Santonio Holmes realizó dijo sobre la crucial en mis actos públicos”. regional rivals Mexico on midfielder Sacha Kljestan, Brian Carroll ( Columbus una brillante atrapada de recepción sobre el casco que Al preguntársele si tenía Feb. 11, 2009, in front of a who became the second Crew), Ricardo Clark seis yardas en la esquina hizo David Tyree, de los una de las toallas de los sold-out crowd at Crew player in U.S. history to score (Houston Dynamo), Eddie derecha de la zona de Gigantes de Nueva York. Steelers, la “toalla terrible”, anotación cuando “Fue una de las más grandes en la otra habitación, Stadium live on ESPN2, his first three goals all in the Gaven ( Columbus Crew), quedaban 35 segundos de jugadas en la historia del Obama dijo que “de hecho, ESPN2 HD and Univision same game. Rogers started Stuart Holden ( Houston Dy- juego, ayudando a los fútbol americano sí. No voy a hacer mucho beginning at 7 p.m. ET. and made his debut for the namo), Jack Jewsbury ( Kan- Steelers a marcar un hito al profesional”. ruido con eso, porque The match can be heard full team in the victory, while sas City Wizards), Sacha ganar su sexto Súper Bowl, Obama ya había dicho a tenemos aquí algunos live on the Futbol de Carroll and Gaven also saw Kljestan (Chivas USA), por marcador de 27-23 principios de la semana que legisladores de Arizona y sobre los Cardenales de Ari- Pittsburgh era su favorito. El puede que necesite su voto Primera radio networks, action of the bench. Robbie Rogers ( Colum- zona. dueño de los Steelers, Dan para el paquete de and fans can also follow U.S. Men’s National bus Crew), John Los Steelers, que Rooney, un viejo recuperación”, agregó. along on ussoccer.com’s Team Training Camp Ros- Thorrington ( Chicago Fire) MatchTracker. ter By Position FORWARDS (4): Brian The 20-man group is Carson, Calif., Jan. 29 – Ching ( Houston Dynamo), Nominations sought for History Teacher of the Year The Gilder Lehrman In- can history in classrooms made up almost entirely of americanhistory.org/htoy Feb. 7, 2009 Kenny Cooper (FC Dallas), stitute of American History across the United States; it The selection of the state players who participated (A detailed roster is avail- Charlie Davies (Hammarby is seeking nominations for honors one outstanding winner is based upon sev- in the previous camp from able at ussoccer.com) IF), Chris Rolfe ( Chicago the annual History Teacher teacher of U.S.-American his- eral criteria, including: ex- Jan. 4-24 at The Home De- GOALKEEPERS (3): Jon Fire) of the Year Award—the win- tory from each state and U.S. perience in teaching U.S.- ner will receive a $1,000 territory and the Department American history for at least honorarium and will be in of Defense schools. This year, three years; a deep career Año nuevo, las mismas penas para River Plate the running for the National only elementary teachers are commitment to teaching History Teacher of the Year eligible for nomination. U.S.-American history; evi- Por DEBORA REY award to be selected this fall. The nomination deadline dence of creativity and BUENOS AIRES, el 2 de “Lo humilló”, tituló el lunes Oscar His or her school library will is Friday, March 13, 2009. imagination in the class- febrero del 2009 (AP): Para el diario deportivo Olé. “Los Ahumada, receive a core archive of his- For more information, con- room; and close attention to River Plate, el arranque del pibes (juveniles) de Boca se quien le tory books and materials. tact Chris Pascarella, state co- documents, artifacts, his- año es una nueva versión de divirtieron con River, que ve reclamó a The History Teacher of ordinator for the award, at toric sites, and the other pri- (419) 289-5608 or la película de terror que le una camiseta azul y amarilla los the Year Award is designed mary materials of history. to promote and celebrate [email protected] or tocó protagonizar en 2008: dirigentes On the net: Visit: y se hunde más todavía”. the teaching of U.S.-Ameri- visit www.teaching- www.gilderlehrman.org juega mal, no gana y cada River “sigue a la deriva y, la llegada urgente de “alguien clásico con Boca Juniors se en especial, nunca tiene que maneje los hilos del vuelve una tortura. respuestas frente a su equipo”. El último golpe lo recibió tradicional rival”, analizó el Llamativamente, River el domingo al caer 2-0 ante diario Clarín. todavía no hizo un equipo de juveniles y La derrota en la víspera incorporaciones y el fichaje suplentes de Boca Juniors, terminó definitivamente con más próximo a concretarse en un amistoso revancha del la paciencia de los hinchas, es el enlace Marcelo que jugaron hace una semana que abandonaron el estadio Gallardo, de 33 años y que y que también ganaron los antes de finalizar el partido viene de jugar poco y nada en boquenses 2-1. con insultos al equipo y el DC United de la MLS Tras el histórico último reclamando el regreso de estadounidense. puesto en el torneo Apertura, Ariel Ortega, el máximo ídolo El “Muñeco” recién los millonarios confiaban que en la actividad, exiliado a un estaría en condiciones de la llegada del nuevo equipo de segunda categoría jugar a fines de febrero entrenador Néstor Gorosito por sus problemas con el al- debido a que recientemente ayudara a dejar atrás las cohol. se operó por una pubialgia y penurias. Pero fue todo lo “Duele que la gente nos problemas con los meniscos. contrario: River no ganó insulte, porque somos los Con el mismo plantel y ninguno de sus compromisos primeros que queremos falencias, el panorama luce de pretemporada, con lo cual ganar. A veces siento desalentador a pocos días del lleva más de dos meses sin impotencia, porque dejamos arranque del torneo Clausura triunfos si se toman en cuenta todo dentro de la cancha y las y a dos semanas del debut en los partidos oficiales de 2008. cosas no salen”, reconoció el la Copa Libertadores. Al margen de los atacante colombiano Un columnista del diario resultados, lo que más Radamel Falcao, el único del Olé identificado con los preocupa es la falta de equipo con un nivel aceptable colores riverplatenses fue respuestas futbolísticas y en los partidos de categórico: “Esto no lo anímicas de sus jugadores pretemporada. arregla Gorosito ni (Alex) para salir del mal “Esto es una verg Juenza, Ferguson (técnico del momento, lo cual se hizo así lo sentimos y le pido Manchester) ni el más genial aún más evidente ante el perdón y paciencia a los DT de fútbol. Yo iría por un clásico rival. hinchas”, sentenció el volante mago”.

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• A Mexican Epicurean’s Delight: El Camino Real • Honest Homemade Mexican Food • El Camino Real • 419.472.0700 • Página 12 La Prensa February/febrero 6, 2009 Benito Lucio comments on the passing of Obituaries Rodolfo G. Lira “When I first came out individuals—a fighter for MARGIE A. GUILLEN of migrant steam in 1974 justice and culture. On January 30, 2009, Margie A. Guillen, age 51, left this earth to join her belated there was one person ev- “I had the pleasure of husband, Moises Guillen on her final journey. She was born to Louis and Cruz erybody talked about for knowing him and working (Castilleja) García of Genoa, Ohio. Margie was a proud resident of the south side his honesty and integrity with him when we were the of Toledo for most of her life. Margie will live on through her children, Mary Helen, in working with the mi- Ohio Bureau of Employ- Mario, Manuel, and Marcos (Janette), and her beloved grandchildren, Tyrone (TJ), grant farmworker popu- ment Services—the admin- Vanessa, Mario, Moises, Gabriella, Angelina, Manuel, Isabella, Marcos, and Mar- lation—that person was istrative staff at OBES, back tin. Margie’s life and memory will also be cherished by her brothers and sisters, Rudy Lira...a great then, we would consult with Mary Lou (José) Magana, Johnny García, Nancy García, Robert (Mary) García, gentleman and citizen. him on migrant issues and Fred García, and Louie (Corina) García. Margie loved nothing more than spending “I want to point this he was someone that you time visiting with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who will be irreplaceable and missed out because Mr. Lira always wanted to get his RODOLFO G. LIRA passed away this past input on things....especially dearly by all who knew and loved her. Margie will be remembered for her giving week, and I wanted to when it came to migrant Quintero..two great lead- and helpful spirit. She was always ready to help with decorating or repairing remember him and re- farmworkers. ers, who are no longer anything in your home! And Margie was always ready for a party. Her love of music mind all of us of the tre- “For me it was always a with us. [He] was humble and dancing made her the life of the party. Her fun loving and outgoing personality mendous local leaders pleasure to see him regu- and exemplary in life. made her a joy to be around. that have helped shape larly at the Latino “Gracias Rudy, you us and our community. Festivals…I still have a pic- will be missed....my con- RODOLFO G. LIRA Mr. Lira was one of those ture of him and Mrs. Sofia dolences to your family.” A loving husband and father, Rudy Lira, 72 years, of West Toledo, passed away Sunday evening, January 25, 2009, at the St. Vincent Vascular and Heart Surgery center. Born and raised in Asherton, Texas, Rudy moved to the Toledo area in the Grammys and Latin Jazz early 1960s. From 1980 through 1983 he was a lay minister along with his wife in (Continued from Page 6) the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio, TX. Rudy was a migrant Light Records] The Puerto that make up current Latin delphia-born leader puts worker from 1945 to 1963 when he began working for the Lucas County Welfare Rican flutist Nestor Torres, jazz. This disc runs through both of his feet squarely in Department until 1969. He then moved over to the Economic Opportunity Planning a veteran of the frenetic 11 tunes taken from the de- Puerto Rico’s rich and di- Association of Great Toledo until 1980. He worked for the Ohio Bureau of New York dance-club cades that shaped Torres’s verse musical scene and Employment Services from 1983 to 1998 when he retired. After retirement Rudy scene, drafted a raft of sensibility. then kicks up a big storm. joined the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office as a client advocate until 2005. He was young, inspired musicians • “Marooned/Aislado” “El Batallon” is one of sev- honored for his contribution to the community at the 5th Annual Humanitarian to abet his return to the Papo Vázquez & The Mighty eral tunes on the date that Awards. He was also presented Adelante’s 2007 César E. Chávez Humanitarian recording studio. Torres Pirates [Picaro Records] For would be a suitable Award for service to the Latino Community. Rudy was a Deacon at SS. Peter and thirty years, the trombonist never tries to hide his deep soundtrack for a drag-strip Paul Parish. He is the widower of María Lira who died in January 2008. Surviving attachment to Salsa Papo Vázquez has divided showdown, and the aptly- are his children, Jesse A. Lira, Reyes Lira, Mrs. María (Mohammed) Jamaleddin and grooves and the sonic ar- his fertile musical life be- titled “Race Against chitecture that makes for tween writing and arrang- Time” leaves no doubt that Rodolfo Lira, Jr. The grandchildren are Mathew, Monica, Erica, Reyes Lira Jr., Laila great, sensuous dance. He ing sophisticated charts for any group led by Vázquez and Jesse Lira, Jr. Also surviving is his sister, Elvira Hernández. He was preceded won the 2002 Latin powerhouse big bands and will win that and any other by his parents, Reyes and Luz (García) Lira and sisters, Magdalena Alfaro, Rita Grammy for Best Pop In- performing with his small race. It’s time to appreci- Gonzáles and Concepción Correa, brothers, Luis and Vincent Lira. strumental Album and has group, an edgy, possessed ate the lifeforce Vázquez ricocheted around the collection of brilliant musi- brings to everything he BENITO ORTIZ RIVERA various neighborhoods cians. On this date, the Phila- does. Benito Ortiz Rivera, age 94, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He was born on August 23, 1914, in Guayama, Puerto Rico, moving to Lorain in 1947. Soluciones and OLA He was employed at Lorain Works U.S. Steel, in the maintenance department for 28 (Continued from Page 10) years, before retiring in 1978. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union pating in the Closing the Local 1104, and was a former member of Sacred Heart Chapel. Benito is survived Achievement Gap Pro- by his sisters, Teresa O. Solís of Connecticut, Carmen I. Rivera, Carmen G. García, gram are: Libbey, Wood- and Tomasita O. Torres, all of Puerto Rico, his brother, Jesús M. Ortiz of Lorain, ward, and Scott. For more brother-in-law, Miguel García of Lorain, and his nieces and nephews, who were information go to: always like his children; Mrs. (Darryl) Eileen Brooks, Frances García, Mrs. (Pedro) www.catalyst-ohio.org Lori Sánchez, Miguel, Freddie, Harry and Thomas García. He is also survived by his The final segment of the other nieces and nephews, along with great nieces and great nephews. He was mini-conference was a preceded in death by his mother, Matilde Rivera and father, Thomas Ortiz Mares, speak-out session, which step-mother Santo O. Morales, sister Matilde O. García, and a nephew, Abel García. allowed area leaders to de- tail to Señor Escudero their JANNETTE RIVERA concerns, issues, and ex- Jannette Rivera, age 43, of Lorain, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 24, pectations. Among the lo- 2009, at Community Health Partners in Lorain, Ohio. She was born June 29, 1965, cal leaders that attended in Puerto Rico and had been a resident of Lorain for 20 years. She will be sadly the mini-conference were missed by her mother, Inez Vásquez Rivera; stepfather Wilson Quiñones; sisters members of Adelante Inc., Eva Judy Rivera of Lorain and Rosa Rivera of Puerto Rico. She was preceded in Ramón Pérez of La Grange Bob Vasquez and Raquel Bravo death by her two sons, José Rivera and Brandon Rivera; a daughter, Eva Rivera; Development Inc., José father José M. Rivera; and brother Jesús M. Rivera. Trevino from the Univer- sire for a state-level re- Latinos but all Latinos in sity of Toledo, Ohio State sponse, tailored specifi- Ohio. Senator Teresa Fedor, and cally to Latino Youth, with According to Escudero, WORLDCLASSPEOPLE DELIVERINGWORLDCLASSSERVICE GENERATINGWORLDCLASSVALUE Toledo Public Schools funds earmarked for those “OLA can be a spark, with Board Vice President Rob- programs. Señor Escudero subsequent occasional ert Vásquez. stated that his office would fuel, to help ignite educa- The top issue that was do it’s best to voice the is- tion for and within the discussed was Education. sues of not only Toledo’s Latino communities.” Community members 4HE3MARTEST3TEP"ETWEEN(OSPITALAND(OMEx were concerned with data UT Enrollment up 5.4 percent EHABILITATION ERVICES FFERED about dropout rates, + , ( graduation statistics, the (Continued from Page 5) s#OMPREHENSIVE2EHABILITATION5NIT s (OUR3KILLED.URSING-EDICAL#ARE role of career education in making their decisions aca- 0HYSICAL /CCUPATIONAL3PEECH4HERAPIES s$ISCHARGE0LANNING about where to attend col- demi- TPS, and the college readi- s,ONG3HORT4ERM#ARE s0OST SURGICAL2ECOVERY lege,” Kucera said. cally s3HORT4ERM2ESPITE3TAYS ness of Toledo Latino Burns added that UT’s en- pre- s-ANAGED#ARE#ONTRACTS youth. rollment success was a cam- pared 7HENYOUNEEDCOMPASSIONATECAREx Raquel Bravo, retired pus-wide effort. stu- TPS administrator, ex- “Everyone from admission dents <:EE3            pressed to Director staff and recruiters to fac- from Columbus City -EDICARE-EDICAID#ERTIFIED Escudero the need to voice ulty, staff and currents stu- Schools during a UT Guar- !DMISSIONS!CCEPTEDHOURSADAY DAYSAWEEK dents have been key to our antee visit Feb. 11. The Co- 6ISITOURWEBSITEATÜÜÜ°Vœ““Õ˜ˆV>Ài i>Ì °Vœ“ these issues at the state successful enrollment ef- lumbus trip is similar to level. forts,” he said. the enrollment events UT +/,"%2/!$s,/2!). /( Present community The University will be ad- has held in Cleveland and leaders expressed their de- mitting hundreds of the best Toledo.
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University. “The results seem front lines of election 2008 are working toward ployment rate is at a 16-year Still, for the most part, this to be quite painful for the Ohio campaign stops. He improving educa- high. The Dow Jones indus- has been a presidency domi- United States, not just in terms met Pres. Obama, Senator tion and opening trial average fell by 33.8 per- nated by war. of more than 4,000 dead sol- McCain and even witnessed doors but there is a the nomination of Alaska Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño with cent in 2008, the worst de- Bush lost the country’s diers, but the ideological fer- lack of coordination Richard Romero. cline since 1931. One in 10 faith when the war in Iraq had vor instead of a cool-headed Gov. Sarah Palin in Dayton. and communication U.S. homeowners is delin- so many setbacks _ the failed pragmatism.” Obama’s education plan prevents Latinos from taking United we stand quent on mortgage payments intelligence about Saddam Where Bush still gets some won Ortiz’s vote. “I liked advantage of the programs. “The face of the nation or in foreclosure. Hussein’s weapons in the first public credit: The U.S. has that he wants to make par- He said social networks like ents more accountable for has changed,” said Cruz People are losing their col- place, the botched postwar not been attacked since Sept. their child’s education,” he Facebook and MySpace re- Bridges, who feels a bi-ra- lege savings, their nest eggs, planning, the Mission Ac- 11. But it is hard to run a said. Ortiz hopes to repli- main untapped by organiza- cial president will unify the their dreams. complished that wasn’t, the country without support of cate a Californian pilot 9- tions, whose target demo- ethnic communities and truly The country is at war in sectarian killing that seemed the people, and Bush steadily week program that teaches graphics spend a significant personify U.S.-America’s Iraq and Afghanistan, and like a quagmire. lost his as U.S. deaths rose in parents the best practices in time surfing the internet. “If I melting pot. She feels her bi- more broadly, against a threat His unpopular decision to Iraq to more than 4,200. talking to school adminis- want to grab my student’s at- racial children can now find a of terrorism that predates send more troops for security The U.S. reputation abroad tration, staying involved tention or have them organize, strong identity in both the Bush and still lurks from is now viewed as a success, has suffered mightily, too. with the progress of their I post on Facebook,” he said. African and Latino commu- countless corners. and Iraq is much more stable At home, the second term pupils. Ortiz also emphasized the nities. The Iraq conflict finally and free. brought a debacle of enor- League of United Latin need for more centers that pro- Editor’s Note: See the has an end in sight, but has But most Americans still mous proportions, the American Citizens, main vide access to computers and comments of Richard cost much more in lives, time think the war was a deep, botched response to Hurri- sponsor of the gala, is set- basic literacy training. He is Romero, OLA, at: http:// and money than even Bush costly mistake. This is where cane Katrina. The country ting up offices in Lorain and hopeful Pres. Obama educa- www.laprensatoledo.com/ expected. Bush takes a long view, one watched in shame. The catas- Ortiz said it will provide tion initiatives will give Ohio Stories/2009/012309/ Meanwhile, the U.S. gov- that many political scientists trophe cemented images of greater access to scholar- the necessary boost. Romero.htm ernment keeps spending find rosy: the liberation of 50 Bush out of touch: flying over money it doesn’t have. The million in Iraq and Afghani- a sinking city, praising his current budget deficit stands stan will lead to peace and beleaguered emergency at a record $455 billion. That democracy in a troubled re- management chief for a The YWCA 14th Annual Milestones Awards Luncheon hole will get deeper _ prob- gion. “heckuva job.” ably more than a staggering He includes the stagger- “These big moments can $1 trillion _ as the bill grows ing peace process between really form presidencies,” A Tribute to Women for bailouts and efforts to jack Israelis and Palestinians. Bush said Gary Gregg, a presiden- up the economy. got personally involved late tial expert at the University March 26, 2009 And then there is the dis- in his presidency, only to see of Louisville. mal public mood. hopes for a peace deal fade, Just when it appeared History Huge numbers of people followed by more despair: a Bush might be heading for a Established in 1996, the Milestones Awards recognize women from North- think the country is on the new war in the Mideast, with quiet exit, the final year of his west Ohio for outstanding accomplishments and contributions in the following wrong track. Bush has had a Israel’s air and ground as- presidency was overtaken by negative approval rating for sault on Gaza in response to the agonizing economic seven areas: Arts, Business, Education, Government, Sciences, Social Ser- 47 months, the longest streak rocket attacks by Hamas. crash. vices, and Volunteerism. since such polling began. Al- “I believe when people The housing market col- most two-thirds of people objectively analyze this ad- lapsed. Credit froze. Finan- When Where polled by the Pew Research ministration, they’ll say, cial giants crumbled. Layoffs Thursday, March 26, 2009 SeaGate Convention Centre Center said Bush’s adminis- ‘Well, I see now what he was mounted. Bailouts kept com- tration will be remembered trying to do,”’ Bush said last ing, including an astounding 11:30 a.m. Networking and Lunch begins Downtown Toledo, Ohio for its failures. month. $700 billion plan. 12:00 p.m. Program begins “Nothing’s going right,” When that might happen Bush gets some blame for said Thomas Whalen, a pro- is unclear. Historians say it the giant mess. He was not Purpose fessor of politics at Boston could take decades, if it hap- just the leader at the time, but To honor Northwest Ohio area women who have demonstrated outstanding University who has written a pens at all. one who promoted a get-out- book about presidential cour- Said Bush this summer: of-the-way philosophy of leadership qualities and who, through their efforts and accomplishments, have age. “He was handed a coun- “I’ll be dead when they fi- regulation during a period opened doors for other women to achieve their potential. try that was in pretty good nally figure it out.” when mortgage-lending stan- shape. How you can argue Bush got elected on a dards grew lax. Yet he also Award Criteria that he’s left the country in promise of smaller govern- got resistance from Congress Nominees must live or work in Northwest Ohio, demonstrate outstanding better shape?” ment. Then he oversaw huge when he pushed for greater As they leave, Bush, deficit spending. His mind- oversight of the housing in- achievement or distinction in career and community work, and exhibit leadership Cheney and a cadre of West set changed when the coun- dustry. qualities. Criteria for selection include: unique, exemplary achievements in her Wing advisers have been try was attacked. Bush is quick to mention field, serving as a role model for women in the community, and a life consistent making that argument fer- “The most important that other people, many on with the YWCA mission. The Milestones Selection Committee is an independent vently. They insist some promise that he made was to Wall Street, share responsi- panel of men and women in the local community deeds are overshadowed, and keep America safe,” said bility for the economic crisis. others will be more appreci- Bush spokeswoman Dana Regardless, it caps his ten- ated over time. Perino. “He’s singularly ob- ure. 2009 Milestones Honoree Categories The president takes pride sessed with that notion, just His main point is that when Arts, Business, Education, Government, Sciences, Social Services, in getting an education law like Roosevelt was obsessed he saw trouble, he acted deci- Volunteerism that demands testing and ac- with World War II and sively. countability; a Medicare law Reagan was obsessed with the “I’ve been a wartime that provides a prescription- Cold War. This is a war on president,” he said. “I’ve Tickets drug benefit; an AIDS relief terror.” dealt with two economic re- Individual tickets are available for $45 and a table of ten is available for $450. plan that has helped millions And so came the Bush cessions now. I’ve had, you All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit over 23,000 women and children who of people in impoverished Doctrine of pre-emptive know, a lot of serious chal- utilize the social service programs of the YWCA. For more information or to make lands; and a policy of work- strikes against looming lenges. What matters to me is reservations, contact the YWCA at 419.241.3235 by the March 13th deadline. ing with religious organiza- threats, treating those who that I did not compromise my tions as a way to help needy harbor terrorists just like the soul to be a popular guy.” people. killers themselves, and pro- So let history judge, Bush YWCA Mission Bush also shaped the con- moting an ideology of free- says. The YWCA of Greater Toledo strives to be a powerful proactive force for the servative direction of the Su- dom across the globe. He saw The country already has. support and advancement of women and girls in our community that will continue preme Court, likely for de- himself as resolute in hard EDITOR’S NOTE: Ben to work for peace, justice, equality and dignity for all people. cades, with his choice of Chief times; the country saw him as Feller covers the White House Justice John Roberts and Jus- stubbornly stay-the-course. for The Associated Press. AffordableAffordable HomeHome LoansLoans

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Call résumé to: [email protected] United North Marie Leibas @ 440-288-0144 for further details and Att: Toni Hames to sign up. The Cinco de Mayo celebration begins w/ Attention all Web and Graphic designers: 3106 Lagrange a parade. All organizations, dance & ethnic groups, We are looking for talented and creative Web & Toledo, Ohio 43604 bands, drill teams, cars, politicians, International Graphic designers. Full time and freelance work available. Please email your résumé and examples Princess’s, etc are welcome to be in the parade. Call of work to: [email protected] or FAX: (419) 255-7402 David Flores @ 440-277-0078 to participate. Attention all Hispanic Translators or Writers: La Prensa is search- We are looking for talented individuals who want to ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS ing for a TALENTED, make some extra money for one of the largest and TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY BILINGUAL EDITOR fastest growing markets, the Latino Community. Please send your résumé to: TOLEDO, OHIO (Spanish/English) that is proficient in [email protected] PageMaker, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors that Sealed Bids will HABILITATION COORDINATOR be received by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority for: Photoshop, Microsoft Word, editing, writing, We are in search of a professional to supervise Storage Building Demolition photography (digital and monitor Adult Options habilitation staff and at Toledo Metcalf Field Airport and non-digital), programs. The successful candidate will possess Millbury, OH 43447 troubleshooting, sales, marketing, & general a Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field plus three years experience working This contract is for all labor, material, insurance, and equipment necessary publishing skills. Call with individuals with mental retardation and/or de- for the complete demolition and removal of the former Storage Building located Rico at 313-729-4435. velopmental disabilities. Supervisory experience at Toledo Metcalf Field Airport in Millbury, OH 43447, in accordance with the preferred. Salary range is $46,392 - $69,582. approved plans and specifications, to the Port Authority at One Maritime Plaza, Excellent health, dental and prescription benefits. Toledo, Ohio 43604. NOTICE: Latins United hosts a Accepting résumés until 02/13/09. If interested please send resume and references to: Bids will be received at the Port Authority’s administrative offices at One Valentine’s Day Maritime Plaza, Toledo, Ohio 43604 until Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at 3:00 Baile Lucas County Board of MR/DD PM, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.   Human Resources Dept./DV Saturday, 1154 Larc Lane This project involves complete demolition and off-site disposal of the former February 14, 2009, Toledo, OH 43614 storage building with an alternate of removal and off-site disposal of the concrete 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] and asphalt building pad and associated site grading located at Metcalf Field Airport in Millbury, Ohio, 43447. The engineer’s estimate for completing this Music by Grupo E.O.E. scope of work is $20,000.00. Tesero   Puerto Rican Home Club is having a Plans, Specifications, Instructions to Proposers, and Forms of Proposal and Tickets are $10.00 per person, VALENTINES DAY DANCE Contract are on file at the office of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, One Saturday February 14, 2009, from 9 pm - ?, Maritime Plaza, Toledo, Ohio 43604, and may be obtained during normal dinner included, they can be purchased at at the Puerto Rican Home Club, business hours. The plans will be on file in the plan room of McGraw-Hill Latins United, 1608 East 28th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44055. Construction-F.W. Dodge. (419) 255-5746. For more information call: 440.258.5765 Proposals must be submitted on the form included in the Specifications and shall be accompanied by a certified check or an acceptable Proposal Bond with satisfactory surety specifying the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority as the Building Trades obligee, in the sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total proposal Plumbing & Pipefitting amount. APPRENTICE OPPORTUNITIES

Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of The Piping Industry Training Center will conclude its’ Open Application for bids. Apprenticeship Opportunities on February 26, 2009.

The successful bidder will be required to submit a Contract Bond, Mainte- Anyone interested in applying for Plumbing and Pipefitting apprenticeship nance Bond, and Certificate of Insurance. program should make application (Monday thru Thursday between 9:00 AM Bidders must comply with the Prevailing Wage Rates on Public Improve- and 3:00 PM) for possible placement on the eligibility list for the year 2009. ments in Lucas County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Applications may be obtained at the Apprentice Office on 7560 Caple, Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239. Northwood, OH 43619

The Port Authority’s goal for disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) You must submit proof of the following qualifications: participation in the project shall be fourteen percent (14%), and bidder shall provide documentation of its ability to achieve that goal or, if the Port Authority’s 1] AGE: A minimum of 18 yrs. Of age goal is not attainable by bidder, bidder shall provide an affidavit detailing why (Copy of State Birth Certificate, Picture ID, and Social Security Card that goal was not attained. A bid that fails to meet this requirement will be Required) considered non-responsive. 2] EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent (GED) The lowest responsive and responsible bid shall be determined in accordance (copies of High School GRADE TRANSCRIPT or with the Port Authority’s Resolution No. 68-00 as found in the General Conditions. GED Certification paper of test results is required)…

The Port Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive A ten dollar [$ 10.00] non-refundable application fee must be paid upon any technicalities as it may deem best for their interest. The Port Authority also receipt of Application Form. reserves the right to add or subtract from quantities shown in the proposal. For further information, please call: Please note that there will be a pre-bid meeting for all prospective bidders PIPING INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTER on Friday, February 6, 2009, at 2:00 PM at the Port Authority Maintenance (419) 666-7482 Building at Toledo Metcalf Field, Millbury, OH 43447. Attendance is helpful, but not mandatory. [The Piping Industry Tng. Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission policies, TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and other school admin- Paul L. Toth, Jr., P.E., Interim President istered programs]

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