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According to one of the workshop speakers, Marisol Ibarra, the main goal of this National Latino Peace summit was to “engage Officers Association, Latino students in an interac- Toledo Chapter, to honor tive and dynamic manner so Judge Joseph Flores on that the students would be May 8 at Awards encouraged to complete high Dinner—see La Prensa’s school and to explore pos- Calendar of Events, page sible areas of career interests. 8 and story on page 3. Judge Joseph Flores “Being the Hispanic/ Latina liaison for ACP, I en- couraged the students to con- interna del país. Breves sider the trades if they elected Presidente mexicano Fox dijo que su gobierno propone «alianza para aplicará pronto «todas las Students Crystal Morales & Melinda Cantu [seated]; and students Mario Ramos, not to pursue college or the crear empleos» medidas necesarias» para Brenda Meddellin, Teacher Diana Ramirez-Merritt, students Melissa Ruiz, & Sophia military. MEXICO (AP): El simplificar la compleja y Cantu [standing] of Libbey High School preparing for the University of Toledo’s first “ACP is actively looking presidente Vicente Fox lenta serie de permisos que Latino Youth Summit that transpired last Thursday, with a variety of workshops/ for Latinos/Latinas to enter propuso el jueves “una gran obstaculizan a las empresas addresses, including ones by Josh Flores, Marisol Ibarra, and Freddy Hernández. the trades such as in carpen- alianza por el empleo” para en México. (Continued on Page 4) estimular las inversiones en Buscando atraer México, mientras decenas inversión extranjera, de miles de trabajadores prometió que la próxima Improvements in youth marchaban por las calles semana el gobierno solicitando mejores salarios. modificará la normatividad services realized in Ford’s Fox, un ex empresario, para hacer que las usó su discurso del Día del maquiladoras—plantas que Youth Summit Trabajo para anunciar planes ensamblan productos para to youth are currently being que buscan reducir los exportación—sean más By Tamir A. Mitchell trámites burocráticos, competitivas, pues fueron Special to La Prensa administered by more than facilitar el pago de los afectadas por la reciente More than 200 individu- 150 agencies in Lucas impuestos y alentar a las desaceleración económica als attended the 2003 County, who collectively re- empresas nacionales y estadounidense después de Youth Providers Summit, ceive in excess 60 million extranjeras. una década de gran hosted by the city of dollars annually. Además dijo que durante crecimiento en ese país. Toledo’s Youth Commis- Ford said that he did not las últimas semanas ha Para los empresarios sion, on April 30th at the join the board to develop comenzado a disminuir la nacionales Fox ofreció Crystal Ellis Center. more programs for youth, but incertidumbre económica aplicar medidas más According to Rosalinda instead, wanted to practice del período reciente, lo que enérgicas contra las Contreraz of the Youth fiscal responsibility by know- ha permitido descartar «los importaciones de Commission, “The daylong ing how the money is being escenarios más pesimistas» contrabando y una mayor previstos para la economía participación de las event was held to discuss spent and determining if the mundial, y dijo que México compañías locales en Mayor Jack Ford’s 2003 desired outcomes are being «está en mejores importantes contratos Youth Initiatives and was realized. condiciones que muchos gubernamentales para obras also designed as a means to “The long-term goal here otros (países) para relanzar de energía e infraestructura. develop a working dialogue is to get a handle on these su crecimiento». Dijo que algunos de los between the city and agen- services and to make sure El presidente anunció contratos serán diseñados cies, which provide services that kids are not falling una amplia gama de para ayudar a que las to area youth. This is the through the cracks. The last medidas, algunas sólo compañías locales más second year of the event.” thing we need are more pro- vinculadas vagamente en- pequeñas sean más Mayor Ford, who re- grams. We need to find out tre sí, que dijo crearán competitivas. cently joined the United which agencies are effective empleos mejor pagados al Las empresas golpeadas Rosalinda Contreraz, of Toledo’s Youth Commission, atraer a inversionistas por una economía Way Board, initiated the and in need of money versus and Gary Tester at last Wednesday’s 2003 Youth extranjeros, al tiempo que desacelerada podrán tener Summit by expressing con- those who may be receiving Providers Summit, held at the Crystal Ellis Center. impulsarán la economía (Continued on Page 2) cerns over the way services (Continued on Page 3) This Week Next Week Eddie Lucio, Jr. is Texas Governor for a day 3 Part 3 in a series of articles on Adelante, Your Weekly Horoscope/Horóscopo 5 Inc. Read all about the Puente de Salud/ Directory of Latino Businesses & Services 5 Bridge of Health program, directed by Classifieds 9-11 María Luisa Tufts of Adelante, Inc. 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Message from the Consul of México Breves alcalde Dámaso Serrano, rechazó la idea de que los condenó estos actos y ordenó terrenos se mantengan como (Continued from Page 1_ Cinco de Mayo, or The Fifth of May, commemorates the al superintendente de la un santuario silvestre victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle of planes más flexibles de pago Policía, Víctor Rivera intocable. Puebla in 1862. de impuestos, afirmó Fox. González, que identifique y «¿Refugio? ¿Quién quiere The battle at Puebla was a crucial event when the French Las que inviertan podrán procese criminalmente a los eso?», cuestionó el Army sent by Napoleon III, had the goal to settle a new French amortizar la inversión con involucrados en los viequense de 33 años. colony in the Americas. mayor rapidez. disturbios. «Nosotros queremos estos France invaded the Gulf coast of México and began to Cientos de «En el momento en que terrenos para poder march toward México City. Although U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was sympathetic to puertorriqueños realizan regresó anoche la paz a desarrollarlos para nuestra México’s cause, and for which he is honored in México, the U.S. was involved in its own Civil peregrinaje por la nueva Vieques, un grupo de perso- economía», agregó. War at the time and was unable to provide any direct assistance. reserva natural de nas empañó y traicionó el Algunos vehículos Marching from the coast towards México City, the French army encountered strong Vieques espíritu de paz, de armonía y llegaron incluso hasta el resistance at the Mexican forts of Loreto and Guadalupe. Led by Mexican General Ignacio Por RICARDO Z DU de reflexión que se estaba puesto de observación en el Zaragoza, a small, poorly armed militia of about 4,500 soldiers, many of them young Indians INIGA conmemorando», dijo la extremo oriental de la isla, from the surrounding town and villages, were able to stop and defeat a well-outfitted French VIEQUES (AP): En una Gobernadora en una donde en abril de 1999 murió army of 6,500 professional soldiers—it halted the French invasion of the country. The victory escena que habría sido conferencia de prensa en Sali- un guardia civil a causa de un was a glorious moment for Mexican patriots and is the cause for the historical date’s celebration, imposible hace apenas dos nas. bombazo errado durante La Batalla de Puebla! días, cientos de personas Rivera González, por su maniobras militares. General Zaragoza was the Mexican commander who settled the defense from two small forts, peregrinaron este jueves en parte, confirmó que efectivos En horas de la mañana, el located at the hills around the City of Puebla. The forts of Loreto and Guadalupe were the places la pequeña isla municipio de la Fuerza de Choque fueron activista Alberto de Jesús, were the Mexican waited for the French army and the base to launch the counter attack against them. de Vieques hacia el interior apostados en el interior de los conocido como «Tito Now, both forts are museums with artifacts, guns, maps, and relics of the battle. de lo que fue un campamento terrenos federales para velar Kayak», izó una bandera After the Puebla defeat, the French army received 30,000 more troops and the Mexican militar y que desde la víspera por la seguridad de la viequense en la edificación battles moved to small towns and villages. es un refugio natural propiedad, y sostuvo que se ya abandonada por los During five years, under the support of the French Army, Archduke Maximilian ruled administrado por el Servicio pidió a las autoridades militares. México, with the opposition of Mexican guerrilla and the leadership of Benito Juarez. federal de Pesca y Vida federales compartir la En un recorrido por los Five years latter, Benito Juarez returned to México City and the French army was expelled Silvestre. jurisdicción para poder arrestar terrenos hasta el punto de from México. En automóviles, motoras, a las personas que destruyan observación, The Associated Juarez coined the phrase, “Respecting other people’s rights creates an atmosphere of peace.” a caballo, y la mayoría a pie, propiedad. Press observó a varias turistas Now, the Cinco de Mayo is the most important Mexican celebration in the United States. puertorriqueños y algunos Por su parte, el que admiraban la Today, we celebrate the Battle of Puebla, sharing our values and traditions with the U.S. que llegaron desde distintas administrador del refugio, impresionante vista de las people. Thanks to 1994 NAFTA Agreement, commercial interests of México and United States ciudades de Estados Unidos Oscar Díaz, dijo a la AP que su prístinas playas de la costa have been increased. Trade with México has grown tenfold since then, and Michigan is now continentales recorrieron un personal no regresará a los Este de Vieques, its third partner, with 6 billion trade dollars every year. camino de tierra que terrenos hasta que se calmen contaminadas por más de México is a rich country due to its Indian heritage. Our history starts with the Aztec’s atraviesa las cerca de quince los ánimos y se sientan sesenta años de bombardeos foundation of México City seven hundred years ago. But before, Mayans in southwestern mil cuerdas de la parte este seguros. de la Armada. México developed an outstanding culture, based on mathematics and the jungle’s architec- de Vieques, que la Armada «No tenemos una idea (del «Estamos aquí ture. We are proud of their ancient pyramids. transfirió el miércoles a otra monto de los daños) y en este admirando las maravillas que Last century, witnessed the work of relevant artists, like Siqueiros and Diego Rivera, who agencia federal. momento no queremos estar a la gente de Vieques y Puerto painted the murals at the Detroit Institute of Art, which, incidentally, is now hosting a Algunos llevaban toallas ahí porque no nos sentimos Rico les ha sido prohibido magnificent art exhibit entitled, “The Medici, Michelangelo, & The Art of Late Renaissance de playa, otros cargaban seguros», dijo Díaz. disfrutar», expresó Rosa Florence.” The murals are the most important heritage of the Mexican culture in the U.S., and pesadas mochilas y la En tanto, en la masiva Cintrón. mayoría se mostraba we, the people of Detroit, have the duty to guard and protect them. peregrinación destacaron Al mismo tiempo, sonriente a pesar del intenso Music, dance, food, beverage, and festive items represent one nation. numerosos niños, entre los que dirigentes políticos, cívicos calor y las molestosas nubes se encontraba Yabureibo y religiosos se dirigían a But values such as: hard work, respect for the family and elders, religious respect and de mosquitos que los Silva, de 14 años, quien junto una pequeña multitud tolerance, and Democracy, are the same values we, the Mexicans, share with the U.S. society. rodeaban. a su amigo Luis Colón, de 10 desde una tarima colocada Finally, I am very proud to represent the Government of México in Detroit and I am very Desde una instalación años, regresaba de la playa justo a las afueras de los proud of the stronger Mexican-American community, living and working so hard every day militar a media milla de la denominada «Red Beach», derribados portones de la here, in the great state of Michigan. entrada a los terrenos, una que los viequenses llaman instalación. veintena de efectivos de una playa Caracas. Entre los presentes se Sincerely, unidad especializada «Está bien brutal», encontraba Jackie Jackson, antimotines de la Policía exclamó el adolescente esposa del activista Antonio Meza Estrada observaba el paso de la viequense quien dijo que la estadounidense Jesse Jack- Consul of México muchedumbre por esta última vez que pudo bañarse son, quien cumplió tiempo th City of Detroit, Michigan. May 5 , 2003. pequeña isla localizada al en esa playa fue hace tres de cárcel por transgredir Este de Puerto Rico. años. terrenos militares mientras la Los policías fueron Red Beach es una de sólo Marina realiza sus apostados en el lugar para dos playas que fueron maniobras. La Prensa Newspaper Staff evitar la destrucción de certificadas por la Armada «Los cínicos dijeron que propiedad federal, tras los como seguras para el uso no se podía hacer, y lo hemos actos vandálicos del público. El resto de los terrenos hecho», comentó Jackson a Culturas Publications, Inc. 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Republicans, sang his praises Ford’s Youth Summit for his tenacious achieve- (Continued from Page 1) ments in pushing focus for Valley issues, such as too much money.” Ford program. healthcare, education, and said. “$80,000 has already highways, during his 16-year Ford also provided the been promised or contrib- tenure in the Legislature. audience with an update on uted to this year’s program ¡Más que un día! “Eight the progress of the Youth and we hope to grant loans years plus one Day,” and Entrepreneur Program be- to at least a couple hundred “Governor for Good” were gun last year under his ad- youth,” said Robert Torres, the under current sentiment Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. ministration. The youth manager of the Youth Entre- among those that attended. were required to present a preneur Program, will accept Querida Raza: His inauguration was fol- business plan before a recommendations for youth Fate had it that I happen to lowed by a day long board and, if approved, re- to join the program,” Ford be in Brownsville, Texas for Pachanga, an old fashioned ceived a $500-1400 loan said. Torres is the former di- Texas-style barbecue. an historic event for Latinos. to start a small business, rector of the Youth Commis- Robert Torres, Colin Adams, and William Ivoska at last Tejano musicians like Little On April 26, 2003, Sena- typically a lawn service. sion. Wednesday’s 2003 Youth Providers Summit. tor Eddie Lucio, Jr., of Joe, Roberto Pulido, Rubén “Of the 22 youngsters Mayor Ford also discussed Brownsville, was named Ramos, Marcos Orozco, La who started the program, 18 the Tim Energy Fund, a fund- your agency who your popu- famous Youth Entrepreneur Governor for a Day. His ap- Tropa F, Alma Tejana, Victor stayed with it and achieved ing mechanism that provides lation is. But, most of all, be Program. pointment is based on legis- Soleil, and various mariachi varying degrees of success, grants to youth for public in- realistic; you cannot possi- “He is dedicated to ad- lative seniority and follows groups, including Mariachi making as much as a couple terest projects, primarily en- bly provide every service to dressing the multi-needs of his election as President Pro Nuevo Chapultepec, per- thousand dollars to around vironmental concerns, and everyone, all of the time,” the next generation includ- Tempore of the Texan Sen- formed along with The Uni- $800,” he said. neighborhood revitalization. Tester said. ing mental health, life style ate in January. versity of Texas Longhorn Ford credits the program Gary Q. Tester, Director Tester, a Toledo native choices, diversity training, Texas Governor Perry and Band the San Benito High with teaching the youth the of Prevention Services for and Devilbiss graduate, also and citizenship.” Lt. Gov. Dewhurst left the School Band. philosophy of free enter- the Ohio Department of Al- said that he was pleased that Round table discussions state for the day, thus allow- The day was a perfect prise, something that he cohol and Drug Addiction Ford had not only made a allowed participants to ex- ing Lucio to perform the du- suave, breezy 80 degrees. The says the private sector val- Services, was the keynote vocal commitment to youth, press their concerns and of- ties as Governor of Texas. sun was shining and so were ues tremendously. speaker for the day encour- but also a visual one. fer suggestions about cur- our spirits. My brother, sis- Bus loads, car caravans, He said that nothing has aging the agencies repre- Other attendees agreed, rent initiatives. In addition, ters, nieces, nephews, and and packed airplanes of Rio been easier than approach- sented to use a “Best Prac- including First Lady Cynthia facilitators from a wide friends soaked up more than Grande Valley residents trav- ing businesses and asking tices” approach to provid- Ford who said, “I am very range of counseling and rays. For all of us, this proud eled to Austin to honor and them to contribute to a free ing services to youth. pleased that my husband fo- social service organiza- moment represented a near- celebrate with Lucio and his enterprise program, which “The main challenge is cuses one third of his time on tions led breakout sessions ing possibility of seeing a family. 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dian Freddy Hernández, from lieves will aid the Latino San Antonio, who also enter- students to achieve some tained family and friends the type of post-high school evening before at the East To- career. ledo Family Center. Her teacher, Diana In an exclusive interview Ramirez-Merritt, agrees. withLa Prensa, Hernández said “Unfortunately, we have that “while I really enjoy being not been given this privi- un cómico, I have always cher- lege as have the Latino stu- ished my varied past experi- dents at Waite,” said ences and my Latino roots.” Ramirez-Merritt, “but at Hernández’s past includes least we will have a Cinco gigs such as: being an adult de Mayo celebration for the ACP Hispanic Liaison Marisol Ibarra with comedian probation officer, school students on May 9. This Canales-Flores Committee Freddy Hernández and Robert Torres after the Summit. teacher, licensed professional would not have been pos- counselor, and a marriage and sible if it were not for the hosts fundraiser ¡Despierta Latinos! family therapist. support of the Latino com- Four years have flown by. Lisa Canales-Flores is up for re- schools offered suggestions Libbey High School stu- munity and help from José (Continued from Page 1) election to the Washington Local Board of Education. In try, plumbing, and electri- on “How to be the Best in dentsCrystal Morales, Melinda Luna, of the TPS, and Rob- preparation, her committee is hosting its first fundraiser, sched- cal, to name a few.” your Class.” Cantu, Mario Ramos, Brenda ert Torres of the city of uled for Thursday, May 29th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the In all, there were work- Track 3 was for the se- Meddellin, Melissa Ruiz, and Toledo.” Democratic Headquarters, 1817 Madison Avenue, Toledo. shops for three tracks or niors, who were exposed to Sophia Cantu along with their Sophia Cantu wants to Canales is the vice president of the school board and has grade levels. presentations by area Admis- teacher, Diana Ramirez- be a police officer. Not to be worked as Toledo Mayor Jack Ford’s assistant this past year. She Track 1 was for grades 7 sions and Financial Aid Merritt, were some of the hun- outdone, her sister, is the mother of Celina, Stephen, Dominick, and Angel Mia. and 8. The University of counselors as well as repre- dreds of students and teachers Melinda, plans on being a Prior to working in the Mayor’s office, Canales-Flores was Toledo’s Pharmacy and Col- sentatives from area colleges in attendance. pediatrician. the media coordinator for the National Alliance for the Men- lege of Engineering staffs pro- and the military. Brenda Meddellin is this year’s Mario Ramos, a sopho- tally Ill for three years. vided hands-on workshops. Josh Flores, Spanish valedictorian. She has a GPA of more, wants to enlist in the Grades 9 through 11 were teacher at Waite High 4.1 and plans to attend Ohio State military after he graduates placed into track 2, where School, described his expe- Univerisity in September. in two years. Gabiel’s fundraiser successful riences when he was going they were lectured on test Meddellin is originally from Freshman Crystal Mo- While the final tally has not been completed, according through school, how he was preparation by Al Flores, the México and has lived in the rales has made up her mind to Sheila Brown of Bowling Green State University, the sidetracked for a period of Interim Intervention/Con- United States for over ten years. already. She wants to go to fundraiser for Gabiel Marquez, a 2002 graduate of BGSU, time, but then became fo- sulting Teacher for the To- She found the Summit most re- law school, saying, “I think I held last Saturday at BGSU, was a tremendous success. cused and completed not ledo Public Schools. warding. would make a good lawyer.” “We really appreciate all of the auction donations and only high school but also UT’s Latino athletes, Sophia Cantu is a junior at This first Latino Youth support. Gabiel is doing better but still has a long ways to college. Sammy Villegas and Raul Libbey. She has a GPA of 2.8 Summit was a culmination go for complete recovery,” said Brown. The Flores theme was, López, discussed being and and “hopes to attend college in of months of intense plan- Gabiel Marquez was critically injured in an automobile “¡Despierta Latinos!” athlete and still making the near future.” Her only wish ning and multiple meet- accident on March 12. All students were enter- good grades. Former vale- is that there be a Latino organi- ings, involving dozens of For any donations or information call Sheila Brown at tained during lunch by come- dictorians from area high zation at Libbey, which she be- educators and counselors. 419-372-2642. May/mayo 8, 2003 La Prensa Directory Page 5

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Mayor Jack Ford Unveils New Toledo Gateway Sign Toledo Mayor Jack Ford The three focus groups unveiled, last Friday, the solicited the opinions of a new Toledo gateway signs diverse and cross-section to be displayed at approxi- group of people, both from mately 25 locations in and outside of Toledo. throughout the city. The They consisted of a strate- signs have been the focus of gic planning arts group at three separate focus groups the Valentine Theatre, a Uni- since Tuesday, April 29, versity of Toledo market- 2003. ing class with students from The new sign is designed outside of the city, and a to convey Toledo as a South Toledo senior citi- friendly and nice place to zens center. be. It will debut in mid- Each group was asked if Celebrate Mother’s Day in grand fashion by May. they had seen or heard of the viewing “Blossoms of Fire” at the “I am pleased with the “ToledOH!” sign and if they final product and I’m look- answered in the negative, Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange St., Toledo. ing forward to the gateways they were shown that sign • “Riveting!”—San Francisco Chronicle. being as colorful and as in- plus two alternate designs • “Magnificent!”—La Reforma, México. viting as any in the state of and asked for their impres- • “Gorgeous!”—Women’s Channel, Can. Feliz Día de Las Madres y Ohio—if not better,” stated sions. • “Very Cool!”—John Sayles, Director. Mayor Jack Ford. After all the information Happy Mother’s Day— The new sign, designed and opinions were gathered, Admission $7 419-241-6785 Gritos para las Madres! by the City of Toledo’s Gate- the new Toledo sign was cre- way Committee and ated by incorporating the Lesniewicz Associates, Inc., groups’ varying sugges- NOW OPEN will feature gold, navy, and tions. Based on their discus- OPEN 10 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. orange colors in the back- sions following the review, Now Serving Authenic Mexican Food ground and a profile of the they recommended that the open for breakfast & new Cross- final sign be a simple design lunch ing in the lower left panel. with bold colors. They also Authentic Mexican Food 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The word “Toledo” will be suggested that the word “To- 4725 Woodville Road Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in white lettering across the ledo” be made larger and the Northwood, OH (419)698-7655 Beer $1.25 middle of the sign and a text “We’re glad you’re DRINK SPECIALS $1.25 (419) 244-0912 magenta “OH!” will be here” and “A great place to Tues - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat10 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. merged behind the word be” be made more promi- Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Pool * Darts “Toledo”. nent and readable. Carry Out Available D.J. Friday and Saturday La Pirámide del Sol Norb Kirian 403 Broadway St. Toledo, OH 43602 Kirian Mechanical Service, Inc. (419) 242-7466 New Ownership Call: 419-255-3343 Your One Stop Call Center Heating & Air Conditioning - Plumbing New Ownership Refrigeration - Electrical - Boiler One week rental FREE Restaurant Equipment - Custom Wood Work when one week is paid! Phone (419-242-7539 Mon - Thurs 9 - 9 p.m. * Fri. & Sat. 9 - 3 a.m. * Sun 9 - 4 p.m. We do short term rentals for events also! THE Mexican Restaurant! Credit cards accepted. Fax (419) 244-6737 July 13th is LATINO SCHOLARSHIP DAY with the Toledo Mud Hens Julie Picknell Realtor Toledo Mud Hens v. Columbus Clippers Office: 734-429-9449 Sunday, July 13, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. Direct: 734-669-4536 Cell: 734-395-8383 The National Anthem will be sung by Yvonne Ramos, with a variety of other Latino entertainment $10.00 Fax: 734-429-9448 scheduled. Sponsored by La Prensa and the Spanish American Organization in conjuntion with the e-mail: [email protected] support of area organizations including: Adelante, Inc., Aurora Gonzalez Community Center, El Camino Real restaurant, Hispanic Youth Alliance, Latino Student Union of the University of Toledo, Lucas per ticket 1020 E. Michigan Ave County Hispanic/Latino Democratic Caucus, National Latino Peace Officer’s Association, to date. Saline, MI 48176 For info, call Rico at (419) 870-6565 or Bob Salazar at (419) 893-6227 ext. 7160 (Seating only) • Fax any news items to: 1-309-214-4165 • Fax any news items to: 1-309-214-4165 May/mayo 8, 2003 La Prensa Page 7 Welcome to Quality Hispanic TV Programming Toledo, Ohio Bowling Green, Ohio Buckeye Cablesystem Channel 8 & 13 WBGU-TV Channel 24 Dual System Channel 21B Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Thursday 10:00 p.m: Produced by: Sunday 1:00 p.m.. Tony Rios Enterprises, Inc. Defiance, Ohio P.O. Box 80146 DC TV Channel 5 Toledo, Ohio 43608 Tuesday 10:00 p.m. Telephone: 419-729-9915 Friday 10:00 p.m. Fax: 425-928-3585 Cleveland, Ohio Email: [email protected] TRI-C Channel 54 Website: http/www.voceslatinas.com “Videos Calientes” Monday 4:00 p.m; Friday 9:00 pm Advertise on Voces Latinas TV Show

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Alexis Rd., Toledo; $15; call 419-261-6630. & Gerald Woodville Mall, every May 10, Feliz Día de las Madres en México and Happy Mother’s Day in the U.S. on Thur-Sat., 9:00 p.m. to Bowling Green, First Spanish Church of God domingo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1331 E. Broadway May 11th, by joining Club Taino Puertorriqueño on May 10 at the Roofer’s Union Hall, 2:00 a.m., DJ Mic with Toledo, Ohio 43605 4652 Lewis Ave., Toledo; $5 for adults and $3 for children; BYOB. Tejano, Hip Hop, and R WFOB 1430 AM Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00 p.m. May 10, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Toledo Public Schools invites the community to attend &B. $3 cover; 419-693- Mier. & Vier., 7:00 p.m. with Sylvester Duran Sab., 6:00 p.m. its 3rd Annual Parent Summit at the Crystal Ellis Center, 3301 Upton Ave., Toledo; 2642. Fostoria, sábado, 419-693-5895 continental breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Childcare door prizes. ClubFrogtown, 3535 4-6 p.m. Domingo, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Iglesia Bautista May 17, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friends of Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Holland-Sylvania Rd., El Buen Pastor Annual Spring Book Sale, with books, CDs, videos, cassettes, posters, records, y más on Sat, 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; WLEN 103.9 FM 521 Spencer Road sale; over 50,000 items; 546 Southard, Toledo; free parking; 419-259-5250. Toledo, Ohio 43609 salsa, merengue, cumbias, Adrian, domingo, May 30, Baile Latino, 8th annual, Noche de Estrellas, at the Stranahan Theatre, reggae; DJ Joel Vilchez; Rev. Dr. Alberto Martínez 1 to 4:30 p.m. Miér., 7:00 p.m. Toledo; 419-810-0191. 419-699-3269. Sab., 7:00 p.m. June 14, LatinoFest III, downtown Toledo at Promanade Park; entertainment in- WQTE 95.3 FM Las Palmas Nightclub, Dom., 10:15 a.m., 11:20 a.m., cludes: Los Tres Sonidos (2-3:00 p.m.), dance group (3-3:30 p.m.), Midwest Godfathers 3247 Stickney Ave; Sat., with Lady Di 6:00 p.m. Adrian, domingo, 419-381-2648 (3-4:30 p.m.), dance group (4:30-5:00 p.m.), Sumakta (5-6:00 p.m.), Las Chicas & Co. (6- 9:00 p.m.; call 419-476- 3 to 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m.), Noel & Latin Crew (6:30-8:30 p.m.), Look-alike Raulito Navaira Contest La Primera Iglesia Bautista 1363. (8:30-9:00 p.m.), and 2003 Grammy Winner Emilio Navaira (9:00-11:00 p.m.); $5 Mickey Finn’s, 602 628 Elm Street WLFC 88.3 FM corner of Elm & Erie admission for adults; 419-259-5383. Findlay, viernes, Lagrange St., DJ Tony Toledo, Ohio 43604 June 20 & 21, noon to midnight, Festival Latino, featuring Colombian artists Totó 6 to 9 p.m. Rios, Thurs. 9:00 p.m. to Pastor Titular: J. Truett Fogle La Momposina, Los Corraleros de Majagual and Sonora Carruseles; food; arts & crafts; midnight. Call 419-246- Pastor Asociado: Jesus Segovia WKNZ 680 AM Escuela dominical: 10:00 y más; at the Bicentennial Park and Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio; 614-645-7995. 3466. with Luis Hernández a.m. Website: www.musicintheair.org. The Connection, Detroit, lunes a sab., Culto de adoración: 11:00 a.m. July 13, Gametime is 2:00 p.m., Latino Scholarship Day with the Toledo Mud Hens, 3126 Lagrange St., live 5 to 7 a.m. Los cultos son bi-lengual 419-241-1546 Fifth Third Stadium, downtown Toledo; Toledo Mud Hens v. Columbus Clippers; Tejano bands every Fri. Yvonne Ramos sings National Anthem with mariachi and folkloric dancing to follow; & Sat, 419-242-2924. WCAR 1090 AM SS. Peter & Paul Detroit, sábado, 728 Guadalupe Street Seating tickets are $10 per ticket with $2 going to scholarship funds and $1 to the noon to 5 p.m. Toledo, Ohio 43609 organization that sells the ticket. Call Rico at 419-870-6565 or Bob Salazar at 419-893- MICHIGAN: domingo, noon to 4 p.m. Fr. Richard Notter 6227 ext. 7160. Detroit: Detour Dom., 12:00 p.m. July 16, Tall Ships comes to International Park in downtown Toledo. Over 20 Lounge, 1824 Springwells 419-241-5822 Street; every Friday night; breathtaking ships will be on display from July 17 to the 20th as part of Ohio’s Primera Iglesia Hispana Bicentennial. Website: www.tallshipstoledo.com. Call Kelly Rivera, 419-243-8251. Baile Cumbia; free de Monroe cumbia lessons; DJ Ofelia’s Alianza Cristiana y Manolito; cumbia, salsa, Perfumería Misionera ranchera, merengue; 313- Pastor Jesse Morales 317 E. Front St. 849-0900. Joyeria y Monroe, Michigan 48161 Club International, Dom., 1:30 p.m. 6060 W. Fort Street; Perfumes Mar. & Jue., 7:00 p.m. weekly Saturday enter- ¡No cuesta mucho! 734-848-4271 tainment; 313-995-4938. Primera Iglesia Bautista Los Galanes, 3362 419-704-2773 Hispana OPORTUNIDADES DE EMPLEO Bagley St., every Friday 3495 Livernois Street and Saturday, Latino 419-242-4672 Detroit, Michigan 48210 music; 313-554-4444. Pastor Titular: Carlos Liese COMIDA Y BEBIDA Pastor Asociado: Elí Garza Luna Pier: Luna Pier Estudio Bíblico: Miér., 7:00 p.m. Servidores de banquetes Ballroom; every Saturday LA PRENSA Escuela Dominical: 10:00 a.m. night; El Baile Grande, SERVICE Culto de Adoración: Dom., Personal de banquetes 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Call 734- DIRECTORY 11:00 a.m. Servidores de restaurantes 848-4326. 313-894-7755 Lava platos Royal Oak: Weds, To be placed in the Nueva Creación United night; Sky Club, 401 S. Methodist Church Directory of Lafayette; Sangria; doors 270 Waterman St. Detroit MI open at 7 p.m. with free Businesses that Services: Juev. at 7:00 p.m. LIMPIEZA DOMESTICA & Dom. at 5:30 p.m. dance lessons at 8 p.m; 21 service the Latino Asistente de habitación and over; proper attire; community contact 586-254-0560. Rico at La Prensa: Editor’s Note: Personal de habitación Utica: Argentine Churches desiring to be included Personal durante la noche Tango Detroit, 7758 419-870-6565 or in this directory should e-mail Auburn Road; Tango on the information to Rico, c/o 313-729-4435; Wyndham Toledo Hotel Wed. & Fri; Salsa on or at [email protected], or fax to Mon., Swing on Thur; [email protected] 419-255-7700. Gracias. 2 Seagate/calle: Summit 586-254-0560. Contacto: Cindy Villilobos Have entertainment? 419.255.6173 Call Rico:313-729-4435. WANTED: TATOO ARTIST New Tejano MUST BE CERTIFIED Band Forming BY THE HEALTH DE- Looking for musicians PARTMENT. MUST to audition; HAVE EXPERIENCE. Call Tony Avila CALL PETE: 419-343-8917. (419) 810-0955 May/mayo 8, 2003 La Prensa Page 9 Brazil 0, México 0 Brasil jugó sin magia dicen en Obituaries GUADALAJARA, from the right side, only to México (AP): México domi- see the ball bounce off the México vestidor, pero otra vez la falta DR. JOSE M. PAREJO nated play with its speed and crossbar in the 41st minute. GUADALAJARA, de gol dejo al tricolor en la Dr. José M. Parejo passed aggressiveness, but could Borgetti came close twice México (AP): Los aficiona- orilla de vivir una noche more on headers in the first away peacefully on Monday, not score in a 0-0 tie with dos de esta ciudad se quedaron inolvidable». El diario World Cup champion Brazil half and three more times in April 28, 2003 at the age of con las ganas de ver una buena también señala que Ronaldo on Wednesday night. the second period, but the 82, thirteen days after his be- México was faster and shots wound up high, wide actuación de Brasil y de su «quedó a deber». loved daughter, Gemma more aggressive, yet its shots or in the hands of Dida. astro Ronaldo, al empatar sin Por su parte, el diario Nasajon, died. Dr. Parejo was repeatedly went wide or Israel López and Luis goles con México en un capitalino Récord, señala que Pérez also misfired in the born in Havana, Cuba on July Dr. José Parejo high, not threatening goal- partido amistoso disputado el el delantero mexicano Jared keeper Dida. second half for México. 5th 1920 and resided in Michi- miércoles en el estadio Borgetti dejó escapar varias ter, Margarita Parejo, who Brazilian star Ronaldo Ronaldo was unable to gan for over 40 years. lives in Cuba. Dr. Parejo has was outplayed by Mexican break through the Mexi- Jalisco, reporta la prensa lo- oportunidades de anotar y José graduated from the defender Rafael Marquez. can defense in the second cal. darle una victoria a su eight grandchildren and two University of Havana Cuba Meanwhile, Mexican attack- half, even as teammates «!Cero magia!» dice el titu- equipos. great grandchildren. consistently tried to feed in June 1944, receiving a ers Jesus Arellano and Omar lar del diario Mural de «(Borgetti) Con sus fallas His daughter, Gemma Bravo beat Ze Roberto and the ball to the Real Madrid doctorate degree in medi- Guadalajara. El diario en su privó al Tri de un triunfo ante Nasajon, precedes him in Junior with sweeps down the star. Two of his shots went cine. Dr. Parejo practiced death, along with his mother, right side. high and Salvador Carmona información agrega que el el Brasil más apático que se medicine in southwest De- México came close when stripped him of the ball on «duelo entre México y Brasil recuerde», dice Récord. María Mello de Parejo, and troit for over 30 years before Salvador Carmona passed to another threat in front of termino sin goles y sin magia» Carlos Alberto Parreira, his father, José Parejo. retiring in 2000. Jared Borgetti, who fired the goal. y ante el «disgusto» los afi- técnico que remplazó Luis His spirit, his generosity, Surviving are his wife, cionados que asistieron al Felipe Scolari en la dirección and his smile will live on in Delfina (Nellie) Parejo; his encuentro. de Brasil, luego del Mundial the hearts of all those he knew son, José R. Parejo; his daugh- Los reportes en la radio y del 2002, suma con el equipo and loved. A Mass was held ters, María Harrison and noticieros de televisión una derrota de 2-1 con Portu- Wednesday at St. Ann’s Lourdes Depew; and his sis- también señalan el poco gal y empates sin goles con Catholic Church, Detroit. esfuerzo que ofreció Brasil China y México. ante un conjunto mexicano, HUMAN RESOURCES que incluso dominó Let’s Play Large non-profit healthcare organization is seek- ampliamente a su rival en el ing HR Administrator. This is a hands-on position primer tiempo, pero que School requiring someone with a strong generalist back- perdió la oportunidad de ganar Family Child Care ground who can counsel employees and manage- por las constantes fallas de sus ment staff while handling all of the daily administra- atacantes. State Licensed, tive tasks that are part of the function. Qualified Por su parte, Ronaldo, que Enrolling children candidates will have Bachelors degree in business Spring Into Spring jugó todo el partido, pese a on first shirt (HR major preferred) with at least 3 years of HR que Brasil realizó seis From 6:30-3:30, experience in a generalist role. Excellent compen- With a Spring Clean-Up cambios, no pudo demostrar also on sation and benefits package including flexible work Loan! su calidad y sus tres tiros al 2nd/3rd Shift schedule. Send resume with cover letter including Borrow up to $1,200.00 marco rival fueron a dar lejos Contact Linda: salary requirements to La Prensa, attn: Classified for 12 months at 12%* de la puerta defendida por (419) 449-2197 Dept., 616 Adams St., Toledo OH 43604. *Subject to credit approval Oswaldo Sánchez. Según Mural, México Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union 1339 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH 43607 «tuvo en un puño a Brasil, que (419)255-2276 dejo la magia y las ganas en el Página 10 La Prensa Classifieds May/mayo 8, 2003

Clinical Therapists Family Care Specialist Social Work CLINICAL THERAPIST Harbor is expanding its capacity to provide profes- Full-Time sional behavioral healthcare services. We are ready to Provide assessment and caregiving coordina- Unison is seeking Clinical Therapist to provide in- hire clinicians experienced in behavioral health care tion. Determine options, need for respite, and other home short-term therapy to children and families. who hold independent Ohio licenses (LISW, LPCC, support programs. Qualified candidates must have strong clinical skills PhD, MSN, MD). Successful candidates should dem- QUALIFICATIONS: LSW including the ability to make clinical decisions and onstrate current enrollment in appropriate provider Counselor certification desired and/or MSW pre- assessments along with knowledge of therapeutic panels and familiarity with relevant CPT coding, plus ferred.Minimum of 5 years experience working with principles and practices and strong group process the ability to develop and maintain referral and collabo- families and older adults. Knowledge of community skills. Masters degree and Ohio license required, preferably LPCC or LISW. Send resume with cover rative relationships with primary care providers. Duties resources required. Reliable transportation and cur- letter by 5/12/03. include individual and family therapy regarding mental rent driver’s license needed. Applicants subject to health and/or substance abuse issues in a fast paced, Background Check. multidisciplinary, outpatient setting. Salary negotiable based upon experience and Qualification. Excellent benefit package. Position “A” Candidate should demonstrate a pas- SEND RESUME TO: Human Resources-CT sion for working with children, adolescents, and their Attn: Caregiver Support Program P.O. Box 10015 families. Affiliation with area educational institutions Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. Toledo, OH 43699-0015 and inpatient programs possible. Therapist would 2155 Arlington Avenue Fax 419 693-0768 provide services to our youngest clients and their Toledo, OH 43609-1997. Email: [email protected] families, and consultation and training to parents and EOE early childhood providers. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 19, 2003 Social Work Position “B” Therapist must have a preference for One or Two Bedrooms providing therapeutic behavioral and/or substance OPORTUNIDAD Community Support Provider/CD Counselor DE EMPLEO 833 N. Huron Unison is seeking individual to provide chemical abuse services to adults and families. Both full time Carpet/Appliances Posiciones dependency treatment and community support ser- and contractual positions are available. Start at $280 + empacando productos, vices to clients with serious and persistent mental Excellent organizational and communication skills utilities Esta en linea de Bus. illness and substance abuse diagnosis. Valid are essential. All minorities encouraged to apply. 419-324-9100 $6.00 1er Turno $6.25 3er driver’s license, CDC II, or CCDC I eligible for CCDC Generous benefits. Send resume and salary expecta- 419-841-1072 tions, indicating consideration for Position A or B, to Turno Aumentos a los II, is required. LSW or SWA strongly preferred. 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COMBINED NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TOLEDO, OHIO OF INTENT TO REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

May 2, 2003 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors that Sealed Bids will be received by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority for: City of Toledo Department of Economic and Community Development HVAC ROOFTOP UNIT REPLACEMENT One Government Center, Suite 1800 FOR THE TERMINAL BUILDING Toledo, Ohio 43604 AT 419-245-1400 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: This contract is for all labor, material, insurance, and equipment necessary for the HVAC Rooftop Unit Replacement for the Terminal Building at Toledo Express On or about May 20, 2003, the above named City will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release Special Purpose Grant (SPG) Airport, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications to the Port under the 1999 Appropriations Act for the following project: Authority at Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio 43558. PROJECT: The Coad Building Rehabilitation Project Bids will be received at the Port Authority administrative offices at Toledo PURPOSE:To provide financial assistance towards a new roof and walls repair of Express Airport, 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio 43558 until Thursday, May an existing structure in the City of Toledo. 15, 2003, at 2:00 PM, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and LOCATION: 519 Main Street read aloud. SPG : $65,000.00 A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the Port Authority Conference Room located OTHER: $125,000.00 TOTAL COST: $190,000.00 at the Toledo Express Airport at 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton, OH 43558 at FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2003. Following the Pre-Bid Meeting, a walk-through It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an of the project may be conducted. action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the The project consists of the replacement of three (3) existing rooftop units (RT- above-named City has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement 6 at 30 ton, RT-7 at 30 ton and RT-10 at 20-ton); replacing AC-1 with one (1) vertical under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190). 7-1/2 ton DX unit with outdoor condenser; adding two (2) new rooftop units (RT-17 The reasons for such decision not to prepare such Statement are as follows: at 15-ton and RT-18 at 20-ton). All rooftop equipment and the building automation Complete environmental assessment has been done for the above project and no long-term avoidable adverse impacts were anticipated. While work of the individual system will be purchased by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. Existing project may result in temporary minor traffic disruption, project activities will be done electrical feeders will be used for RT-6, RT-7, RT-10 and AC-1. New feeders are with care to ensure site safety and to avoid the creation of nuisances. Contractors will required for RT-17 and RT-18. be instructed to use all reasonable available control measures to limit noise generation Plans, Specifications, Instructions to Proposers, and Forms of Proposal and and air pollution contribution. Contract are on file at the office of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Toledo Environmental Review Records regarding the project has been prepared by the Express Airport, 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio 43558, and may be above-named City, which documents the environmental review of the projects. The obtained during normal business hours upon a non-refundable payment of $10.00. Environmental Review Records are on file at the above address and are available for public examination and copying upon request at the Department of Economic and The plans will also be on file in the plan room of McGraw-Hill Construction-F.W. Community Development between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Dodge. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FINDING Proposals must be submitted on the form included in the Specifications and All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to shall be accompanied by a certified check or an acceptable Proposal Bond with submit written comments for consideration by the City to the Department of Economic and satisfactory surety specifying the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority as the Community development. Such written comments should be received at this department obligee, in the sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total proposal amount. on or before May 19, 2003. All such comments so received will be considered and the City NB-1 will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the projects prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. RELEASE OF FUNDS The successful bidder will be required to submit a Contract Bond, Maintenance The City of Toledo will undertake the project described above with SPG funds from Bond, and Certificate of Insurance. HUD, under an Appropriation Act for HUD. The City of Toledo is certifying to HUD that The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority intends and requires that the project the City of Toledo and Jack Ford, Mayor of Toledo, consent to accept the jurisdiction be completed no later than 120 calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed. of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to Bidders must comply with the Prevailing Wage Rates on Public Improvements environmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities in Lucas County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the City of Toledo may use the SPG funds, and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239. under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The Port Authority’s goal for minority participation in the project shall be OBJECTIONS TO HUD RELEASE OF FUNDS eighteen percent (18%) and bidder shall provide documentation of its ability to HUD will accept an objection to approval of the release of funds and acceptance achieve that goal or, if the Port Authority’s goal is not attainable by bidder, bidder of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was shall provide an affidavit detailing why that goal was not attained. A bid that fails not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved to meet this requirement will be considered non-responsive. by HUD; or (b) that applicant’s environmental review records for the projects indicate The lowest responsive and responsible bid shall be determined in accordance omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the program in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in with the Port Authority’s Resolution No. 68-00 as found in the General Conditions. accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to The Port Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any HUD at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning technicalities as it may deem best for their interest. The Port Authority also and Development, 200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-2499. reserves the right to add or subtract from quantities shown in the proposal. Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by HUD. HUD will not consider any objections received after June 6, 2003. TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY Jack Ford James H. Hartung, President Mayor City of Toledo One Government Center, Suite 2200 HOME Job Opportunity Toledo, Ohio 43604 BUSINESS Radio Producer/Board-Op Social Work Business OPPORTUNITY Clear Channel-Toledo is currently accepting ap- plications for a full-time radio producer for WSPD CASE MANAGER Owners 1370 AM Radio. The qualified applicant will gather Unison is seeking Case Managers to provide Are you taking home Distributors wanted information, and operate the board for both syndi- community support services to adults with serious and keeping $25,000 a for LEADING cated and live shows. Previous radio/producer/board- mental illness. Responsibilities will includeproviding month in your business? NUITRITIONAL op experience preferred, but not necessary. Excel- assistance with the social, vocational, economic, In not, you should be PRODUCT LINE lent medical, dental, and life insurance benefits and environmental needs of assigned clients and reading our Free mar- Call 248-709-8671, including 401K and Stock Purchase Options. Send assisting in their ability to live in the community. keting report. Call 1- Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. résumé to: WSPD Program Director, 125 S. Superior Valid driver’s license required. Ohio counselor or 888-755-2145. Free 24 to 5:00 p.m. Street, Toledo, OH 43602. Clear Channel is an Equal social worker license preferred. Consideration will be hr. recorded message. Opportunity Employer. given to candidates with two or four year degrees in CLUB TAINO SERVICES fields related to social work. Excellent salary and PUERTORRIQUEÑO Assistant Instructional Designer benefits package. Send or fax resume with cover Día de las Madres Fully qualified; 25 yrs. letter by 05/12/03. celebration The University of Toledo 10 de mayo, 2003 at experience: Electric, Roofers Union Hall carpentry, plumbing, The University seeks candidates for an Assistant 4652 Lewis Ave. refrigerators, heating, Instructional Designer. Toledo, Ohio 8:00 p.m. to midnight remodeling; For more details about duties and required quali- Director, Community Support Services $5 for adults and $3 for Licensed & insured. fications, please visit our website at hr.utoledo.edu P.O. Box 10015 children (5 to 12 years old) Call 419-242-7539; or call our Jobline at 419-530-1313. Toledo, OH 43699-0015 DJ music--bring your own fax: 419-244-6737 The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, comida y BYOB Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Fax 419 321-6913 Fundraiser to raise our for your estimates Educator. Email: [email protected] Puerto Rican Flag at today! 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Members of the Lucas County Hispanic/Latino Caucas at last Thursday’s fundraiser Park Ranger Tom Gonzales, Adelante’s Denise Alvarado-Haack, and retired Capt. at the Paula Brown Gallery. Over $800 was raised to help sustain this rapidly Dan Contreras at Swan Creek Metro Park, awaiting the National Latino Peace growing group, which meets again on June 7 at 10 a.m. at the Democratic Offices. Officers Association’s (NLPOA) Awards Banquet on May 8. See story on page 3.

Pictured from left to right are: Mrs. Joseph Flores with granddaughter Mia Carmen; also, Itzi Cruz and Miguel Angel Aguilar, in attendance at this year’s Cinco de Mayo festivities held at Swan Creek Metro Park last Sunday. According to Adelante’s acting director, Karen Weber, “Fun was had by all, including the enjoyment of comida mexicana, music by Los Cuatro Vientos, and folkloric dancing by Imagenes Mexicanas.” The event was sponsored by Metro Parks, Adelante, Inc., and El Tiempo. Mrs. Flores’s husband—Judge Joseph Flores, of the Lucas County Court of Common Please, Juvenile Division—will be honored on May 8 at the NLPOA Award’s Banquet . See related story on page 3 and Calendar of Events, page 8.

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