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Hours: Carry-Out Mon.- Thurs. 9:00 - 12:00 Phone (313-554-1790 Fri. & Sat. 9:00 - 3:00 7400 W. Vernor Sun. 9:00 - 12:00 Detroit, Michigan Helena dazzles at Lorain’s ESPECIALIDAD DE LA CASA: 1st Latino festival: POLLO JALISCO To the left is Lorain’s salsa diva, Helena •Jugos/Tepache •Carne a la Parrilla • Tacos Santiago. She is about to release her second CD •Burritos •Aguas •Pollo Dorado with Combo Records. She and fellow Combo •Mojarra Frita • Licuados •Tortas Records recording artist Cano [left], of Puerto •Quesadillas •Tostadas •Pozole Rico, entertained the masses at Lorain’s first Latino Festival, titled “Latino Del Norte Music •Caldos •Carne de Puerco I-75 •Mariscos en Salsa Verde & Arts Festival 2003.” In the top right photo, Lorain artist Micaela •Breakfast Super Burro Livernois W. Vernor Springwells Flores is one of the many artists that displayed artwork at this dynamic festival. Ms. Flores is a aseguradores y asegurados. graduate of Ohio University. Breves El apagón llegará a ese See related story on page 3. •Apagón en EEUU causa nivel, pero quedará bien hasta 6.000 millones de debajo de las pérdidas de dólares en costos 2.200 millones causadas por Por ANNE los tornados de abril del 2001 Diebold, Inc. offers Toledo D’INNOCENZIO en el centro y el sur del país y NUEVA YORK (AP): El la tormenta invernal de its new touch-screen voting apagón que oscureció el marzo en el nordeste, centro y el nordeste de empatados en el número 9. El system Estados Unidos la semana desastre más costoso de la By Rico de La Prensa pasada causó pérdidas de lista fueron los ataques Joseph A. Kidd, Director of the Lucas County entre 4.000 millones y 6.000 terroristas del 11 de Board of Elections, is a man of vision, with a millones de dólares, algo septiembre del 2001, con mission. apenas perceptible para la 20.700 millones de dólares His vision was to select an efficient, effective, economía y definitivamente en pérdidas. and user-friendly voting system, with a mission of temporal, dijeron Le siguen el huracán An- having them in place by the November elections. economistas. drew en 1992, con 19.900 He accomplished both. En el dominio de los millones y el terremoto de According to Kidd, “The Board of Elections desastres, no estará entre los Los Angeles en 1994, con conducted extensive research to find a fool-proof primeros 10 y probablemente 15.200 millones. ni siquiera entre los primeros «Es un problema menor, system for voting for the citizens of Lucas County. 20 en términos de pérdidas en lugar de un gran desastre», The research resulted in the Board’s selection of the de propiedades aseguradas, dijo David Wyss, economista hardware offered by the Diebold company, an Ohio de acuerdo con Insurance Ser- para Standard & Poor. Wyss corporation based in North Canton. vices Office Inc., una añadió que los cierres fueron “Diebold specializes in security—it protects the compañía de asesoría de demasiado breves para tener Hope Diamond and Bill of Rights and provides Richard Romero explaining to Tony Rios, host of Voces Latinas seguros. un efecto significativo en la numerous ATM machines throughout the world. TV show, and Marisol Ibarra, Hispanic liaison of ACP, the mer- La compañía define industria y el sector “Its touch-screen voting systems are efficient, its of Diebold, Inc.’s new touch screen voting machine. catástrofe como un incidente minorista. effective, and user-friendly. The machines have o serie de incidents—natu- Mark Zandi, economista been utilized by numerous political entities through- where the top two candidates will be selected for Toledo City rales o causados por el en Economy.com, dijo que out the United States, including the states of Geor- Council districts 3, 4, and 6,” said Kidd. hombre—que provocan la mayoría de las pérdidas gia and California.” According to Kidd, “We will be traveling around the county in pérdidas de propiedades serían recuperadas en las The systems can be used by the blind, the deaf, the next few months to educate the voters on the use of these new aseguradas totalizando al próximas semanas, y Michael and the illiterate. voting machines prior to our September 9th primary and the general menos 25 millones de dólares P. Niemira, vicepresidente del “We welcome their inaugural use in the special election in November.” y afectan a numerosos (Continued on Page 2) non-partisan election on Tuesday, September 9, (Continued on Page 2) This Week Sister Cities Notice On August 27, 2003, at 4:00PM, there will be a meeting Non-partisan Toledo primary uses Diebold 4 in the Sister Cities’ office on the 21st floor of One Your Weekly Horoscopes/Horóscopos 5 Government Center, Toledo, to discuss the establishment D i r e c t o r y o f L a t i n o B u s i n e s s e s & S e r v i c e s 5 of a Sister Cities relationship with Tampico, México. Classifieds 9-11 All interested individuals should attend. For more information call 419-245-3334, 870-6565, or 351-1521. Your DetroiTolédo Connection • Tinta con sabor ( • ¡e-Prensa! Over 2,000 subscribers receive the digital version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • Página 2 La Prensa August/agosto 20, 2003

Breves e incluirá música y bailes. Diebold, Inc. offers Toledo (Continued from Page 1) El alcalde dijo que el fes- Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi tival estará dedicado a la me- its new touch-screen voting Inc., estimó que los moria de la guarachera comerciantes recuperaron el cubana. system old lever machines are from sábado dos terceras partes de •Futbolista chileno (Continued from page 1) the 1970s, are extremely los 30 millones perdidos. retenido en China Machine-demonstra- bulky, and have become •Rinden tributo a Celia sospechoso de SARS tion venues include: the obsolete—we had to canni- Cruz al dar su nombre a SANTIAGO DE CHILE Lucas County Children’s escuela de NY (AP): El defensa José balize warehouse machines NUEVA YORK (AP): Contreras, integrante del Services on September 2, to make sure the rest were Alcalde de Nueva York seleccionado chileno de the Aurora González operational. Now was the Michael Bloomberg anunció fútbol, quedó retenido en Community Center on time to modernize the vot- el miércoles la fundación de China en observación por Wednesday, September 3, ing process,” commented una escuela superior que sospechas de haber contraído and the Maumee Senior Kidd. llevará el nombre de la el síndrome agudo Center on September 4th. legendaria reina de la salsa respiratorio severo, SARS, For detailed informa- • New system assists Celia Cruz. cuando el equipo estuvo esta tion, voters should con- minorities Richard Romero, of Lorain, with Joseph A. Kidd, La escuela superior Celia semana en ese país para tact the Board of Elections Because Lucas Director of the Lucas County Board of Elections. Cruz de Música del Bronx se disputar una amistoso. at 419-213-2047, or visit County’s population is less inaugurará en septiembre. Contreras, de 21 años, un its web site at: http:// than 5% Latino as per the norities in the voting pro- the new systems. Los 90 estudiantes que se promisorio zaguero, parecía www.co.lucas.oh.us/ 2000 U.S. Census, it is not cess, which is one of the According to Romero, matriculen en ella este año vivir un sueño al ser default.asp?RequestedAlias=BOE. legally required to have goals of the Board of Elec- “I couldn’t believe how recibirán clases académicas convocado sorpresivamente Kidd praised the selec- ballots in both English and tions.” easy these machines were en la escuela superior DeWitt por el técnico Juvenal Olmos tion of these machines be- Spanish. Richard Romero agrees. in terms of voting speed Clinton y estudiarán música para el amistoso con China. cause they were “user- According to Kidd, Romero is the president and reliability. They are en el Colegio Lehman, donde Pero cuando el equipo salía st se inaugurará la escuela Celia de China tras empatar el friendly” and accurate. “While Lucas County is not of Innovative Graphics and amazing 21 Century Cruz. miércoles 0-0, detectores de “With these machines, required to have the ballots Marketing (IGM), a market- products. «Es un gran honor el que temperatura corporal you can’t vote twice in the in Spanish, it would be easy ing firm in Lorain, Ohio. He “With a voting format le rendimos, y una forma de registraron en Contreras 38,5 same election category as to have a Spanish-version was commissioned by in the Spanish language, recordar la contribución que grados. was often done with the of any ballot installed. Diebold, Inc. to assist in more Latinos will vote. hizo a la comunidad y da a Fue entonces forzado a paper ballots. There is no “Studies have shown educating voters—minor- “These machines will todos los que la quisieron la concurrir a un hospital, a chad problem. The results that these new touch-screen ity voters in particular—to aid all minorities - brown, sensación de que sigue donde concurrió junto al will be instantaneous. The voting screens assist mi- the use and effectiveness of black, or white.” estando viva y forma parte de médico de la delegación, nuestra vida», dijo Fernando Yáñez. Bloomberg acerca de Cruz. El preparador físico del General chileno acepta extradición desde Argentina La cantante nacida en La seleccionado, Marcelo Habana y residente en Fort Lee, Oyarzún, en declaraciones a SANTIAGO DE CHILE aceptación a ser extraditado comandaba, horas después desaparecidos hasta hoy. Nueva Jersey, murió el mes una emisora capitalina restó (AP): Un general chileno a Chile. del golpe encabezado por el Entre ellos estaba el pasado de un tumor cerebral. importancia y dijo que “no es detenido en Argentina y Ramírez fue detenido general Augusto Pinochet. médico de origen francés Más de 700 estudiantes nada grave”. que enfrenta peticiones de hace 11 meses en Buenos A raíz de ese Georges Klein Pipper, de 27 solicitaron matrícula en la Oyarzún sostuvo que el extradición de Chile y Aires a pedido de la justicia procesamiento, Chile pidió años, asesor del presidente escuela Celia Cruz, de los estado febril de Contreras se Francia ha aceptado francesa, que lo acusa de la también la extradición de Salvador Allende, cuales han sido aceptados 90. debía a una amigdalitis y no a regresar a su país para ser desaparición de un Ramírez, de 78 años. derrocado en el golpe En los próximos años se una neumonía. Dijo que el sometido a juicio, según ciudadano de ese país tras el El día del golpe, el 11 de militar. añadirán cursos adicionales. jugador será mantenido hasta un informe publicado el golpe militar de 1973. setiembre de 1973, Ramírez Su desaparición motivó El director de la escuela, este viernes en observación, tras domingo. Sin embargo, cuando se comandaba el regimiento la petición francesa de William Rodríguez, tocó en lo cual quedaría en condiciones Según la versión del tramitaba el pedido francés, Tacna de Santiago, a donde extraditar a Ramírez. ocasiones con la cantante de regresar a Chile. diario El Mercurio, el gen- el oficial retirado fue fueron llevadas numerosas La petición chilena se homenajeada. 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• ¡e-Prensa! Over 2,000 subscribers receive the digital version of La Prensa every week gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • August/agosto 20, 2003 La Prensa Page 3 Mexicans living abroad ask more from their Helena dazzles at Lorain’s government licenses and the Mexican con- 1st Latino festival MÉXICO CITY (AP): sular identification cards, the By Rico de La Prensa second CD with Combo Mexicans living in the United matricula consular. Lorain’s own Helena Records. I will sing several States want their home coun- Other suggestions included Santiago was one of the of my favorite singles at this try to arrange cross-border a bi-national forum on allow- headliners in Lorain’s first year’s festival. health insurance, denounce ing Mexicans to vote from art and music festival, titled, “I am so excited to be anti-immigrant groups and abroad in México’s national in Washington and those that “Latino Del Norte Music & part of the first festival. I helping identify the bodies of elections. live in Florida don’t have a Arts Festival 2003.” Last love Lorain and I love the migrants, according to sug- The council also called for lot places where they can weekend’s festival was held Latinos in Lorain.” gestions published Thursday a campaign to fortify cultural exchange views,” González adjacent to the Black River She and fellow Combo by a fledgeling migrant advi- identity and the use of Spanish said. “This is a forum where in the downtown area. Records recording artist sory council. among Mexican living abroad, that can happen.” Helena started singing at Cano, of Santurce, Puerto Since taking office in De- as well as a campaign about At the council’s sugges- an early age. At 11, she sang Rico, entertained the masses cember 2000, President opportunities to close the edu- tion, México’s foreign rela- and played piano in a trio until midnight. Vicente Fox made the rights cation gap between Mexicans Salsa diva Helena tions department already is that was subsequently • Comparisons between of Mexicans living abroad a and other U.S. citizens. broadcasting daily migra- formed that included her 12- Helena and tejana diva priority. He appointed the The council includes 100 tion news updates through year old sister, who played Yvonne Ramos advisory council in Decem- people from Mexican commu- mass e-mails, and the Mexi- the guitar, and her brother, Helena is a success story ber 2002, and asked for sug- nities in the United States and can government will re- who played the drums. of a hometown girl who be- gestion on how México can reports to the government’s spond to the rest of the From trio, the family came an international salsa help the estimated 8 million Institute of Mexicans Living council’s suggestions by started a Christian music diva. She is modest and un- Mexicans in the United States. Abroad, the office that replaced November, González said. pop group. Helena also be- assuming, as her counter- The council’s sugges- Fox’s migrant affairs office. Advisers on the council came a regular in singing part in Toledo, Yvonne tions, taken from minutes of Institute of Mexicans Liv- include Carlos Truan, a state the National Anthem at Ramos. the two-day meeting in ing Abroad Executive Direc- senator from Texas; Cleveland Indian baseball Helena is reminiscent of March, ran the gamut from tor Carlos González Gutierrez Guadalupe Gómez, presi- games and Cavalier basket- Yvonne, 28, who, like Hel- promoting access to higher described the council as a “fo- dent of the Zacatecas Fed- ball games. ena, 26, started singing and education for Mexicans in the rum for assessing the govern- eration of Southern Califor- At the age of 16, she was playing the piano at an United States to providing ment of México, not that of the nia; and Esperanza Chacon, discovered by a Combo early age. Like Helena, timely information about the United States.” a member of the Tepeyac Tejana diva Yvonne Record’s agent. Yvonne played with her U.S. death penalty, driver’s “Those (Mexicans) that live Association of New York. Under the direction of family in a prominent band fundraiser. Combo Records, she began known as Rubén Ramos y Both appreciate fine mu- DO YOU singing with major salsa acts La Familia. sic, with Yvonne specializ- such as El Gran Combo, Marc Like Helena, Yvonne ing in tejana and Helena in NEED A Anthony, Rey Ruiz, and also became a regular in salsa. Yvonne is also in the TRANSLATOR FOR THE BEST TAMALES Jerry Rivera. singing the National An- process of completing her Helena released her first them at Toledo Mud Hens first CD, with Miguel Tomas OR IN TOWN! CD, dedicated to salsa, en- baseball games and Latino and Frank Lucio, as co-pro- LANGUAGE titled, “Yo Vine a Cantar.” A functions, like last July’s ducers. Hot, mild, or the Plain Jane press release party was held Latino Scholarship Day It would be fantastic to TUTOR? for los niños. at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll with the Toledo Mud Hens go to a performance where Spanish/English or Hall of Fame. and last Sunday’s Aurora both Helena and Yvonne Call Rubén Ramos at According to Helena Gonzalez Community performed on the same English/Spanish? prior to her taking the stage, Center’s 2nd Annual Clas- stage, but that’s another CALL: 419-870-6565 (419) 255-5077 “I am about to release my sic Car show and story.

TERRA SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR 2003 ESTRELLA AWARD

For the fourth consecutive year, Terra Commu- nity College will honor a local member of the Latino community at the Estrella “Our Shining Star” Award Dinner in October. Organizers are currently seeking nominations. The individual must have demonstrated strong lead- ership, character, and citizenship in the Hispanic/Latino community. Forms are available at Terra or by contacting Juanita Sánchez at the college, 419-334-8400, ext. 338. Deadline is Sept 16. The previous winners of the Estrella Award are: 2000 - Narciso Rodríguez, Fremont 2001 - Juan Salvador Olalde, Port Clinton 2002 - María Guadalupe “Lupe” López (posthu- mously), Fostoria The 2003 winner will be recognized at the Estrella “Our Shining Star” Award Dinner Oct. 3 at Terra. The event coincides with National Latino Awareness Month. Fremont native Alberto González, Vice Provost for Academic Services at Bowling Green State University, will be the keynote speaker. Dinner reservations are $12 and can be placed by calling 419-334-8400, ext. 338. Spiderman loves these webs: www.laprensatoledo.com and www.voceslatinas.com Página 4 La Prensa August/agosto 27, 2003

1904. The Museum ac- The Special Primary, Diebold Election quired its first photo- By Fletcher Word three children in East Toledo. graph in 1913: Gertrude La Prensa Staff Writer Both challengers have been Käsebier’s platinum Toledo voters will have particularly critical of print, Portrait of the opportunity next Tues- McCloskey’s suggestions that Auguste Rodin, given by day, September 9, to voice gambling would benefit Lewis H. Clement, a To- their opinions in three City Toledo’s economy. Both have ledo piano salesman. Council races. Districts 3, 4, also expressed their disagree- Wade Kapszukiewicz, who In 1934, the Museum and 6 have three candidates ment with the incumbent’s sup- was appointed to his seat in mounted an exhibition each, who have filed for the port of the city’s smoking ban. 1999 and won re-election they titled simply Mod- council races. The list must In District 4, incumbent in 2001, is opposed by Re- ern American Photogra- be pared to two per race by Democrat Michael Ashford is publican candidate Joe Bir- phy, which surveyed the the November general elec- being challenged by indepen- mingham and unendorsed photographic art of the tion. dent Perlean Griffin and unen- Democrat David Ball. Iglesia, Taos Pueblo National Historic Landmark, century’s first 30 years. In District 3, incumbent dorsed Democrat Terry Kapszukiewicz’s dis- New México—photo by Ansel Adams The upcoming exhibition Democrat Bob McCloskey Shankland. trict includes north Toledo celebrates over 100 years faces competition from en- Ashford, vice president of and parts of west Toledo. A Ansel Adams photography to of photography. dorsed Republican candi- urban relations for the YMCA graduate of St. Francis de and executive director of the To complement Mod- date Tiffany Adamski and Sales High School, with an independent candidate Mar- Wayman Palmer branch of the undergraduate degree from be included in TMA’s ern American Photogra- tin Odonski. YMCA, has been in office, by Marquette University and a phy, many programs and McCloskey, a Whitmer appointment, since January master’s degree from the upcoming photo exhibit activities are being High School graduate, whose 2002. He won election to the University of Michigan, Opening September Abbott, Robert Frank, and planned. On Friday, Oc- district includes East Toledo office in May 2002. Kapszukiewicz is the chair- 26, 2003, the Toledo Sally Mann are just a few tober 10, a modern dance and portions of South To- District 4 is comprised of a man of the City Council Museum of Art will of the 75 artists included concert will be held in the ledo, has been on City Coun- good portion of the central committee on economic de- present Modern Ameri- in this exhibition. Recent Museum’s Classic Court cil since 1993. He serves as city and parts of north Toledo velopment. can Photography, an ex- acquisitions of work by to honor the acquisition chairman of the committee of and the Old West End. Birmingham has also op- hibition from the William Klein, Robert of Steichen’s Isadora Youth, Parks, and Recreation. Griffin is a former Demo- posed the smoking ban. Museum’s own collec- ParkeHarrison, and Rich- Duncan at the Acropolis, Adamski is a 24-year-old crat and she has served as the Ball, a 25-year-old Uni- tion of 20th century pho- ard Misrach will be fea- Athens. Classes in pho- college instructor. She is a city’s affirmative action di- versity of Toledo graduate tography. This exhibit tured. tography for children and graduate of Maumee High rector. She is running as an is running on the themes of will run through January The highlight of the ex- adults will be offered in School and Bowling Green independent because she has environmental and neigh- 4, 2004. hibition will be the Apollo the Museum’s newly re- State University with a de- said that the Democratic Party borhood activism. Dating from 1900 Society purchase for 2002, stored darkrooms. gree in education. She is has moved too far to the left. The September 9 run-off through 2002, 135 prints Edward Steichen’s Isadora Group tours of Modern married and is the mother of Shankland is a caterer who election will feature, for the have been selected, in- Duncan at the Acropolis, American Photography three. This is Adamski’s first runs his business out of his first time in Lucas County, cluding some of the best- Athens. can be scheduled by call- run for elective office. Old West End home and has the new electronic voting known icons of the mod- The Toledo Museum ing the Museum’s group Okonski recently retired linked his campaign with his system, Diebold Elections ern era—Ansel Adams, of Art held its first pho- tour office at from the United States Navy. opposition to the smoking ban. Systems, with touch-screen Alfred Stieglitz, Berenice tography exhibition in 419.254.5771 ext. 7352. He lives with his wife and In District 6, incumbent voting.

• Vote September 9, 2003 in Toledo, Ohio at a special non-partisan municipal primary election in Toledo City Council Districts #3, 4, and 6. • In addition to exercising your constitutional right to vote, you will be testing, for the first time, the NEW TOUCH-SCREEN voting system manufactured by Diebold, Inc. of North Canton, Ohio. Diebold Voting machines are: VOTE with Diebold, • User friendly Inc. on September 9th, 2003, in an historic vote • Accurate in Toledo, Ohio! Questions?—Call Lucas County Board of • Efficient Elections at: 419-213-2047, Joseph A. Kidd, Dir.

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This latina cultura, amor, and the each one is of a different stunning news anchor has power, the struggle and the hispanic nationality living one great big secreto. pride of the hispanic spirit. in America. Rodriguez pro- vides great insight on the Frutas y Phone: (313) 963-9013 cultures of these mujeres and Verduras Fax: (313) 963-3703 how they embrace them as de México Cell: (734) 223-6729 well as brings the reader to a deeper appreciation of the diversity that the hispanic Algo Especial Super Mercado world has to offer. “The Dirty La Familia Hernández Girls Social Club” consists of las sucias: •Lauren: the writer of a 2628 Bagley Street Servicio del Mariachi hispanic newspaper column Detroit, MI 48216 Especial de México who, ironically, doesn’t speak a lick of Spanish, yet is fluent in the language of a La Madrina Ropa fina para bebé Norb Kirian Fine clothing for baby

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Sirviendo A La Comunidad Hispana Desde 1993 2 Lugares: • 4454 W. Vernor Hwy ~ Detroit, MI 48209 313.554.0060 ~ 1.866.554.0060 • 2730 Washtenaw ~ Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734.434.0011 ~ 1.866.554.0060 HORARIO: HOURS: lunes a viernes Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Some of the judges and staff at the 2nd annual Classic Car Show presented by Aurora Gonzalez Community Center & Seagate Food Bank last Sunday at the sabado y domingo Sat. & Sun. parking lot of Dave’s Home-cooked Foods in Toledo. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Prólogo Librería y Café 6716 Michigan Avenue Abierto Los 7 Dias Detroit, MI 48210 Tel: (313) 895-1112/ Fax: (313) 895-1113 We also prepare income www.prologolibreria.com taxes & translations Libros para todos: Horario: Cafes de: cultura lunes a jueves Brasil y más! cocina 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Colombia NOW OPEN niños viernes y sábado Costa Rica diccionarios 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Guatemala Jessica Taylor [top biblias México, etc. photo] enjoying the novelas, etc. Authentic Mexican Food 2nd Annual Classic Car Show and clown. 4725 Woodville Road Yvonne Ramos and Northwood, OH (419)698-7655 Revistas, tarjetas, y envios de dinero (Orlandi Valuta) Dan Contreras also in Tues - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat10 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. attendance [bottom ESL classes and Spanish tutoring available Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. photo]. Carry Out Available

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• Sopes • Enchiladas • Fajitas • Tacos • Horchatas • Jarritos • Chimichangas • Frijoles Charros • Postres • Nachos • Quesadillas • Margaritas • Burritos • Tostadas • Coronas MEXICAN RESTAURANT Happy Hour 3PM - 6PM Authentic Mexican Food Imported Beer $2.49 Domestic $1.49 The Legend of the Vaquero Long ago Mexican Vaqueros perfected the art of roping, branding TRY OUR SPECIALTIES: cattle, and cooking on the range. The rugged Vaqueros knew how to live Mi Hacienda Fajitas, Sopes, Enchiladas del Mar, Frijoles life to the fullest. Unique seasonings and the richest recipes created a brand of cooking all their own. Charros, and Tacos al Pastor. We have Horchatas and Inspired by their legendary skills around a campfire, the style of Jarritos Mexican juices and sodas. Try out Margaritas. “on the ranch” cooking uses distinctive spices and mesquie grilling to We have delicious and economical Luncheon Specials! create these Vaquero favorites for our guests today. On the ranch we do things a little differently. S. Detroit You can fax your carry out meal Glanzman ¡Bienvenidos a El Vaquero! requests at 419-380-8110 or call us at Two area locations to serve you: 419-380-0411. • Our new location at: 3302 Secor Street, Toledo OH HOURS: Byrne 419-536-0471 [Fax 419-536-0527]; and Sun-Thur: 11:00AM to 10:00PM; Heatherdowns • Your favorite at: 26611 Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg OH 43551, Fri-Sat: 11:00AM to 11:00PM (Bar open 419-872-1230 [Fax 419-872-4345] to 12:00 Midnight) South Toledo www.elvaquerorestaurants.com Spiderman loves these webs: www.laprensatoledo.com www.estellereyna.com Página 8 La Prensa Events August/agosto 27, 2003 Bailes y La Spanglish Spanish Church LA PRENSA’S CALENDAR OF Música Radio Services: By Rico Evangelical Assemblies COMMUNITY EVENTS Programs of God 705 Lodge August 30, 9AM-4PM, FLOC’s National Convention, TERRA Tech Comm. College, OHIO: Toledo, Ohio 43609 WBGU 88.1 FM, Fremont; A variety of important issues to be decided. Open to the public. For more Toledo: Pastor Moses Rodríguez information, contact B. Maya of FLOC, at 419-244-1265. La Unica with Freddie G, Miér., 7:00 p.m. Las Palmas Nightclub, Sept. 27, 5:00 PM, Bowling Green State University, courtyard adjacent to McFall 3247 Stickney Ave; Live Andres, Maribel, Dom., 11:00 a.m. & Geraldo 419-385-6418 Center; dedication of “Metamorphosis” sculpture by BGSU graduate Emauel Enríquez, bands most Saturdays; Bowling Green, Ohio. (419) 372-2424. Also, Diamante Awards, Bowling Green State call 419-476-1363. Bowling Green, OH First Spanish Church of God domingo, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1331 E. Broadway University, Bowling Green, Ohio. Mickey Finn’s, 602 419-372-2826 Toledo, Ohio 43605 Any listings? Contact Rico at 419-870-6565 or 313-729-4435. Also, always call Lagrange St., DJ Tony Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00 p.m. ahead before going to any event in case of last minute time changes or cancellations. Rios, Thurs. 9:00 p.m. to WFOB 1430 AM Mier. & Vier., 7:00 p.m. with Sylvester Duran Sab., 6:00 p.m. midnight. Call 419-246- 419-693-5895 3466. Fostoria, sábado, 4-6 p.m. Iglesia Bautista The Connection , Domingo, 8:30 to 10 a.m. El Buen Pastor 3126 Lagrange St., live 521 Spencer Road Tejano bands every Fri. WLFC 88.3 FM Toledo, Ohio 43609 & Sat, 419-242-2924. Findlay, OH Rev. Dr. Alberto Martínez viernes, Miér., 7:00 p.m. Sab., 7:00 p.m. MICHIGAN: 6 to 9 p.m. Dom., 10:15 a.m., 11:20 a.m., Detroit: 6:00 p.m. WLEN 103.9 FM 419-381-2648 Detour Lounge, 1824 Adrian, MI Springwells Street; every domingo, La Primera Iglesia Bautista Friday night; Baile 1 to 4:30 p.m. 628 Elm Street corner of Elm & Erie Cumbia; free cumbia Toledo, Ohio 43604 lessons; DJ Manolito; WQTE 95.3 FM Pastor Titular: J. Truett Fogle cumbia, salsa, ranchera, with Lady Di Pastor Asociado: Jesus Segovia Adrian, MI merengue; 313-849-0900. Escuela dominical: 10:00 domingo, a.m. Club International, 3 to 8 p.m. Culto de adoración: 11:00 a.m. 6060 W. Fort Street; Los cultos son bi-lengual weekly Saturday enter- WKMK 1440 AM 419-241-1546 tainment; 313-995-4938. La Explosiva SS. Peter & Paul Los Galanes, 3362 “La que se escribe 728 Guadalupe Street Bagley St., every Friday con rojo’” Toledo, Ohio 43609 con Batman y Paquita Fr. Richard Notter and Saturday, Latino de la Vernor Dom., 12:00 p.m. music; 313-554-4444. Detroit, MI 419-241-5822 Ann Arbor: lunes a sab., 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Primera Iglesia Hispana Heidelberg, 215 Main lunes a viernes, 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. de Monroe Street; Fri. is salsa night Alianza Cristiana y with salsa lessons from WCAR 1090 AM Misionera 9-10PM and salsa from Detroit, MI Pastor Jesse Morales sábado, 317 E. Front St. 10PM-2AM; Sun. is noon to 5 p.m. Monroe, Michigan 48161 Mexican night with DJ dom., noon to 4 p.m. Dom., 1:30 p.m. Miguel, 10PM-2AM. Mar. & Jue., 7:00 p.m. 734-663-7758. WDTR 90.9 FM 734-848-4271 Luna Pier: Caribe Serenade Primera Iglesia Bautista OPORTUNIDADES DE EMPLEO Luna Pier Ballroom; Detroit, MI Hispana Ozzie Rivera 3495 Livernois Street most Saturday nights; El sábado Detroit, Michigan 48210 Baile Grande, 10 p.m. to 3 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pastor Titular: Carlos Liese COMIDA Y BEBIDA a.m. Call 734-848-4326. Pastor Asociado: Elí Garza Servidores de banquetes Royal Oak: Thurs; Estudio Bíblico: Miér., 7:00 p.m. Escuela Dominical: 10:00 a.m. Sky Club Personal de banquetes , 401 S. Looking for an Culto de Adoración: Dom., Lafayette; doors open at 8 11:00 a.m. Servidores de restaurantes accordian player for 313-894-7755 p.m. with free dance La Tormenta band, Lava platos lessons at 8:15 p.m; 21 of Toledo, Ohio. Nueva Creación United and over; proper attire; For auditions call Methodist Church 586-254-0560. 270 Waterman St. Detroit MI Luis Hernández at Services: Juev. at 7:00 p.m. LIMPIEZA DOMESTICA Utica: Argentine 419-215-9849. & Dom. at 5:30 p.m. Tango Detroit, 7758 El grupo La Tormenta Asistente de habitación Auburn Road; Tango on esta buscando un Editor’s Note: Personal de habitación Fri; 586-254-0560. acordionista para Churches desiring to be Pontiac: HEAT, Pike audiciones llama al included in this directory Personal durante la noche St. & N. Saginaw St., Fri; representante Luis should e-mail the music by DJ Cisco; free Hernández al information to Rico, c/o Wyndham Toledo Hotel dance lessons. 419.215.9849. [email protected], or 2 Seagate/calle: Summit fax to 1-309-214-4165. Contacto: Cindy Villilobos Have entertainment? Call Rico at 313-729- 419.255.6173 4435 or 419-870- 6565, or email to [email protected], Ofelia’s or fax to 1-309-214- Perfumería, 4165. 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A snapshot of the world Recovery/Resiliency Specialist Obituaries If we could shrink the earth’s population to a Energetic, dependable professionals needed village of 100 people, utilizing the existing hu- to provide psychosocial and vocational assess- ments, and coordinate linkage between employ- VIVIANO A. CASTILLO man ratios, there would be: ers and clients. Recovery Specialist would pro- Viviano A. Castillo, 98, a retired laborer for Fremont vide services to adults experiencing severe and 57 Asians Foundry, died Tuesday, August 19, 2003, at Mercy Health persistent mental illness. Resiliency Specialist 21 Europeans Center in Laredo, Texas. Mr. Castillo lived in Laredo, would provide services to troubled youth (ages 16- 14 North & South Americans 18). Bachelor’s degree in social work or mental Texas and was previously from Fremont. 8 Africans health related field required; or Associate’s degree He was born December 4, 1904, in México, the son of with 3 years vocational rehab experience. Prefer- Serveriano and Petra (Aguilar) Castillo. 52 females ence given to licensed candidate (Ohio LSW or He is survived by sons, Bernardo (Alice) Castillo, TX, 48 males PC). Duties include providing mental health ser- Jessie (Carmen) Castillo, TX, Michael (Ann) Castillo, vices, crisis intervention, and evaluating worksite/ Temperance, MI; daughters, Delfina (Frank) Treviño, 70 non-white employee job match. Must have knowledge and Fremont, María (Emede) Silva, Helena, OH, Margaret 30 white experience with vocational rehab process and Benavides, Clyde, OH, Petra Castillo, TX, Alice Gladden, resources. Valid driver’s license, good driving Alabama; thirty two grandchildren; many great-grand- record, and ability to perform therapeutic holds 70 non-Christians children and seven great-great-grandchildren. required. Excellent benefits. All minorities en- 30 Christians He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Delfina couraged to apply. Please indicate your prefer- O. (Obregon) Castillo; sons, Benito and Pablo Castillo; ence for Recovery (adult) or Resiliency (youth) 89 heterosexuals Specialist position. daughters, Juanita Robles and Thomasita Castillo; sister, 11 homosexuals Eluteria Nino; grandchildren, Anita Treviño, John Vincent Send resume and salary expectations by Benavides, and Renee Bernal. 6 people would possess 59% of the entire 8/27/03 to world’s wealth and all 6 would be from the United States. Harbor Behavioral Healthcare MARTIN G. GARCIA SR. Attn: Human Resources (RS) 80 would be living in substandard housing, 4334 Secor Rd., Toledo Martin García, age 75, of South Toledo, died Tuesday, OH 43623-4234 70 would be unable to read, August 19, 2003, in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. or fax to 419-479-3230 Martin was born in San Antonio, TX on January 2, 1928. 50 would suffer from malnutrition. or e-mail to [email protected] He served his country in the U.S. Army and worked as a EOE. maintenance man for the former Roysters Chemical Plant 1 would be near death, for 40 years. He loved sitting on his front porch with his 1 would be near birth. dog watching the world go by. SECRETARY Martin was preceded in death by his brothers, José, 1 would have a college education, Henry, and Juan; son, Michael; daughter, Tina and his 1 would own a computer. Candidate should be well organized, strong oral loving companion, Ruth Eckert. His survivors include his and written communication skills, and have two children, Carmen (Gary), Martin (Anita), David (Cheryl), SOCIAL WORK years of experience in secretarial plus MS Office Robert (Cindy), Barbara, Sandra and Kathy (Bill); numer- required. High School diploma or GED also required. PROGRAM MANAGER Starting pay non-negotiable $20,533.00. Reply to: ous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and brothers, Vicente and Jesse (Ninfa). Unison Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Lucas County Board of MR/DD Program Manager to provide clinical supervision to Human Resources/DLR team of Community Support Providers. Qualified 2001 Collingwood Blvd. candidates must have leadership ability and creative Toledo, OH 43620 Lucas County Seeking problem solving skills. LPCC, LISW, or MSN is required, along with case management or other work An Equal Opportunity Employer Businesses to Participate experience with adults with serious mental illness. In Regional Fall Job Fair Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Send resume with cover letter to: Social Work The Lucas County Department of Economic and CLINICAL THERAPIST Workforce Development will participate with many other partners in a regional Fall Job Fair at North Towne Square Unison is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist to Mall on Thursday, September 18, 2003. provide short term therapy to general caseload. Local businesses are encouraged to secure space at the Qualified candidates must have strong clinical skills including the ability to make clinical decisions and fair as quickly as possible. The registration deadline is Human Resources - PM assessments along with knowledge of therapeutic August 26, 2003. The cost for a display table is $25. 1425 Starr Avenue principles and practices and strong group process Registration materials are available by calling the Lucas Toledo, OH 43605 skills. Masters degree and Ohio license required, County Department of Economic and Workforce Develop- Fax 419 693-0768 preferably LPCC or LISW. Send resume with cover ment at (419) 213-2155 or by visiting the official Lucas Email: [email protected] letter by 09/01/03. County website, www.co.lucas.oh.us/lcewd. EOE Dispatcher On Duty 24/7 Greenbelt Flea Market Indoor/Outdoor SILVER CAB OF OHIO, INC. Open Fri-Sat-Sun, 10AM-6PM We Serve Toledo & Surrounding Area Proud sponsors of KNONK BOXING Call 419-690-3700 Thousands of items to chose from Human Resources-CT We accept VISA and Mastercard Dealers wanted! Start your business! 1425 Starr Ave Handicap Accessible Toledo, OH 43605 Come see the beautiful macaw parrots! Fax 419 693-0768 Package Deliveries Call Mike or Ed 1439 Michigan St. 419-255-0664 Email: [email protected] Adrian García Doris M. García Toledo OH 419-478-0664 EOE Jeffrey C. Zilba La Herradura ATTORNEY AT LAW Toledo, Ohio 43612 Mexican food products, music, and SIGA. 124 N. Summit St. Toledo, Ohio 43604 932 Emerald Street 419/255-1515 Toledo, Ohio 419/255-2332 FAX 419-254-9530 Web site: www.zilbalaw.com David Hernandez Open daily 7AM to 9PM • If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it? • Página 10 La Prensa Classifieds August/agosto 27, 2003

Chief Budget and Administrative Registered Nurse ¡SE SOLICITA SERVICES: Officer Medical CSP URGENTEMENTE! EXTERIOR Registered Nurse with mental health experience Make a Change for the Better needed for full-time position to monitor services to Gente de habla HOMES consumers who receive medical only treatment in hispana con deseos de AAAAAA All Repairs Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), accordance with the State Mandates and estab- trabajar. Tiempo gutters, roof leaks a non-profit law firm that provides free high quality lished agency and program policies, procedures and completo o medio 30yr exp legal assistance in civil matters to eligible low- philosophy and consumer’s individual service plan. tiempo. Requisitos: 586-558-8387; May also provide direct nursing services to consum- Deseos de superación; income persons, seeks a full-time Chief Budget and pgr 586-861-0068. Administrative Officer for its Toledo, Ohio office. ers. Qualified candidates must have RN licensure, Capacitación; & $$$ case management experience, strong organization Buenos ingresos $$$. This is a new position resulting from a restructuring. A Home reroof from Interesados A leadership position, the Chief Budget and Admin- skills, and demonstrated proficiency with clinical $1299; tear off from comunicarse al 313- istrative Officer is responsible for the development notes and documentation. Certification as a psychi- $2499. 1,000 sqft max 841-2326 con el Sr. of the single and multi-year budgets for ABLE and atric nurse preferred. Send resume with cover letter lic. for Legal Services of Northwest Ohio (LSNO). ABLE by September 1, 2003 to: René Pérez. 313-521-2258. and LSNO are affiliated organizations that by Janu- ary 1, 2004 will serve 30 counties in northwest and Place your classified Big Special - residen- west central Ohio. Responsibilities include the con- ad in LaPrensa! tial comm. 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To be placed in the Directory of Businesses that federal policies, such as Federal OMB circulars, Monroe, Adrian, Colum- Over 25 yrs. exp. 248- service the Latino community contact Rico at La relating to grantees is necessary, as well as expe- bus, and Cleveland. 470-7691. rience with computerized accounting systems is Prensa: 419-870-6565 or 313-729-4435; or at The successful can- didates will be aggres- required. Routine travel is required with some [email protected] Omars Tree-Trimmed, overnight trips. Salary depends upon experience. sive, energetic, and knowledgeable about Removed, Stumped, Excellent benefits. Latino cultures, busi- Shrubs. Ash. Free Send resume and cover letter to Chief Budget & ness, and sales. Bilin- Est. Administrative Officer, c/o Recruitment Coordinator, gual as to English/Span- 313-838-4440. 520 Madison Ave. Ste. 740, Toledo, OH 43604, as ish preferred. Must have soon as possible. 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AUDIO/VISUAL SERVICE Junior Lab Technician Litigation Director SUPERVISOR 2 The Make a Change for the Better (Recording Services Engineer) (Job # 1069) The Plant Science Research Center Legal Services of Northwest Ohio (LSNO), a non- seeks a Junior Lab Technician for preparation of profit law firm that provides free high quality legal Recording Services stocks for tissue culture, plant transformation, mo- assistance in civil matters to eligible low-income College of Musical Arts lecular analysis of transgenic plants by Southern and persons, seeks a full-time Litigation Director for its Bowling Green State University PCR. In addition, will make crosses and maintain Toledo, Ohio office. Individual will work in collabora- plants in the green house. Requires a Bachelor’s tion with advocates throughout a 30 county service degree in biology or a related field, or equivalent Full-time, 10 month position. Days/hours: 8:00 area on a variety of cases, matters, and projects experience in molecular biology, preferably in re- a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday; evenings and addressing the legal problems of low-income people. search with tissue culture and plant transformation. weekends as needed. (This is a soft-funded posi- Special emphasis will be placed on identifying and Must be willing to work flexible hours including tion; continued employment is contingent on the resolving legal issues that have a significant impact weekends. This is a grant-funded position with com- continued availability of funding.) Reports to the on the rights of eligible clients. This is a new position petitive salary and benefits. Applications received Director of Public Events/Director of Recording and resulting from a restructuring. This is a leadership by September 5 will receive full consideration. Sub- is responsible for engineering an audio recording position with major responsibility within the program, mit cover letter (include position title and job #), a CV, archive of all faculty and large ensemble perfor- working with community organizations, funding and the names and telephone numbers of three mances, managing the recording services office and sources, social service agencies, courts, members professional references to: staff, and maintaining the audio equipment in the of the bar, and other individuals and groups inter- College of Musical Arts classrooms. Minimum ested in or related to the provision of legal assistance The University of Toledo Class Requirements: 10 courses in communication to the poor. The Litigation Director also works to Human Resources Department which included training in audio/visual techniques support coordination among LSNO offices and Advo- Toledo, OH 43606-3390 and programming (or 18 mos. exp. in directing or cates for Basic Equality, Inc. (ABLE), as well as with Fax (419) 530-1490 supervising and/or coordinating audio/visual ser- other legal programs. Membership in Ohio Bar or e-mail: [email protected] vices); 600 hrs. training in audio/visual equipment ability to be admitted upon motion or temporary operation and maintenance (or 6 mos. exp.); 300 hrs. certification. A minimum of four (4) years of litigation Please use only one method of application. The training in supervision/management (or 3 mos. exp.); and trial experience, combined with qualities of ex- University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Oppor- 100 hrs. training in manpower planning (or 1 mo. cellent legal and administrative skills, demonstrate tunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. exp.); 100 hrs. training in employee training and excellent communications skills, and a commitment development (or 1 mo. exp.); 100 hrs. training in to legal services for the poor. Experience in legal public relations (or 1 mo. exp.); 100 hrs. training in SANCHEZ Northgate Apts. services, federal litigation and trial advocacy, and inventory control (or 1 mo. exp.); or equivalent. ROOFING previous work with community groups is highly pre- ferred. Routine travel is required with some overnight Preferred qualifications include a degree in music Senior community for trips. Salary depends upon experience. Excellent and/or audio recording technology; 2 yrs. exp. in 2- Preventive maint; persons 55 and older. benefits. Send resume and cover letter to Litigation track recording of various musical instruments, both roof repairs; rubber roof- $250.00 Director, c/o Recruitment Coordinator, 520 Madison solo and ensemble; 1 yr. exp. in sound reinforce- ing; re-roof shingles; 25 Move-in Special. Ave. Ste. 740, Toledo, OH 43604, as soon as ment/amplification; 1 yr. exp. in installation and years exp; roof coat- Rent based on income. possible. Resumes accepted only by US Mail until basic repair of audio equipment. $13.82 per hour; full ings; roof leaks; se Included heat, position is filled. Those applicants requiring special benefits package available. To apply for this position habla español; call Pete appliances, drapes accommodation to the interview/application process an employment application must be completed and Sánchez, 419-787- and carpeting. turned in to the Ofc. of Human Resources, Search # 9612. should contact the Administrator at the address listed above. C-26-Md, 100 College Park Office Bldg., BGSU, Call 419-729-7118, Equal Opportunity Employer. Bowling Green, OH 43403, by 1:00 p.m., Fri., Sept. Mon-Fri 9-5 for details. 5, 2003. (http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/ohr) (419) Cheaper Than 372-8421. BGSU is an AA/EO educator/employer. Rent

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Lucas County Job and Family Services is seek- Price: $49,900 ing qualified candidates whose responsibilities in- clude determining applicant’s eligibility for Public GREAT STARTER Assistance Programs; communicating program re- HOME CLOSE TO quirements; and communicating with other agencies SCHOOLS. FENCED as required. Requires completion of 60 semester/90 YARD, SCREENED quarter hours at an accredited university with one(1) PORCH, DRIVEWAY, course in each of the following: English Composition/ CENTRAL AIR, Communications; Math; Social Work, Psychology, SUNROOM & GAS or Sociology; and Human Relations/Public Rela- FIREPLACE. tions. $12.51/hr to start. Full-time. Excellent ben- INTERIOR HAS efits. FRESH PAINT & Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2003 @ 5:00 BASEMENT IS P.M. Submit cover letter, resumes and transcripts to: WATER PROOFED.

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