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If the Republican’s read- the number of those voters who registered to vote at disenfranchise hundreds of The courts have now unveiled ing of the law were upheld the same time (numbers do not include voters who thousands of voters and at this blatant Republican hy- there is no doubt that a large updated names or addresses on voter registrations): the same time vindicated Sec- pocrisy. segment of the potential vot- Cuyahoga County (includes Cleveland): 558, 110 also retary of State Brunner’s ef- This issue of same day ers would be prevented from newly registered; Lucas County (includes Toledo): forts to ensure that all Ohio- absentee voting has appeared voting – directly in opposition 493 voted, 78 also newly registered; Franklin County ans have equal access to the to enrage Republicans. Sec- to the ultimate goal of no fault (includes Columbus): 808, 72 also newly registered; polls. retary Brunner’s directive absentee voting. In respond- Teresa Fedor Hamilton County (includes Cincinnati): 656, 54 also The Republican domi- instructed local Boards of ing to a question about the newly registered; and Montgomery County (includes nated Supreme Court proved Election that during the five possible motivation behind the sible to all Ohioans. In fact, Dayton): 363, 25 also registered. to be a check on Republican day overlap between the end Republican’s law suit against no- fault absentee voting was of voter registration and the Secretary Brunner, Professor introduced by Republican SOURCE: County boards of elections efforts to cause voter confu- sion with frivolous lawsuits. beginning of absentee vot- Tokaji stated, “This is voter legislators and signed into Additionally, United States ing, newly registered voters suppression in as naked a form law by former Republican Ohio early voting survives Northern District Judge should be provided absentee as we’ve seen in Ohio for years, Taft. James S. Gwin ruled that voting ballots if requested. Republicans are trying to ma- I am proud of the Ohio court challenge Brunner was properly up- In response, Republicans nipulate the court to their own Supreme Court for seeing the Oct. 4, 2008 (AP): Some holding Ohio election laws engineered lawsuits in a poor partisan ends.” Republican lawsuit as frivo- of the background behind a in stating that the Republican attempt to question The fact remains that the lous, designed to cause elec- one-week window allowing position “would lead to il- Brunner’s directive and to no-fault absentee voter law tor confusion. Such Repub- same-day voter registration logical results, potentially make the case that Secretary in question was in affect dur- lican lawsuits represent a step and voting: disenfranchising large num- Brunner’s effort to guaran- ing the 2006 primary and gen- back from voter inclusion • A Republican-backed 2005 law allows anyone to bers of voters.” tee more Ohioans access to eral elections and during that and a step towards blatant vote early using an absentee ballot, by mail or in In issuing this ruling, these voting is somehow illegal. time, Republicans never voter suppression. Such at- person, without stating a reason, referred to as no- courts have clearly rebuked Despite challenging Secre- raised concern regarding the tempts leave one question yet fault absentee voting the tary Brunner’s directive, it registration overlap. to be answered: • The 2008 presidential election is the first during for employing blatantly par- was reported by the Associ- The purpose of this law Why are Republicans so which it has been in effect tisan tactics toward Secretary ated Press on September 29, was to make the voting pro- afraid of fair and open • A quirk in the law allows people to register to vote of State Brunner. With the 2008 that the GOP’s own web cess easier and more acces- elections? and then immediately cast a ballot for one week,or Presidential election fast ap- site was encouraging their Sept. 30-Oct. 6. proaching, Ohio Republicans voters to take full advantage Newspaper poll shows Obama • The overlap period exists between the date absen- have been ramping up their of the five day overlap to tee voting begins and the date voter registration ends. attacks on Brunner daily. register and cast an absentee up 7 points in Ohio ballot. Apparently Republi- • The state GOP and some Ohio voters argued in Such attacks have led to ac- COLUMBUS, Oct. 5, 2008 (AP): A new poll shows separate lawsuits that Ohio law requires voters to cusations of Brunner at- can hypocrisy knows no Barack Obama with a seven-point lead over John McCain have been registered for 30 days before they can cast tempting to disenfranchise bounds. in Ohio. an absentee ballot. voters and allegations that Two courts validated Sec- The Columbus Dispatch says Sunday that Obama leads • dis- she has and will continue to retary Brunner’s interpreta- 49 percent to 42 percent among likely voters in the impor- agreed and told county boards of election to allow the break state election laws un- tion of the law to favor voter’s tant battleground state. same-day registration and voting. less stopped. rights. I am not alone in my The newspaper’s poll was conducted Sept. 24-Oct. 3 by • On Monday a federal judge in Cleveland and then This is the same Republi- perspective on this dispute. mail among 2,262 likely Ohio voters. The margin of sam- the Ohio Supreme Court sided with Brunner. can Party that purposefully When asked about the pling error was plus or minus 2.2 percentage points. A poll done by the Dispatch in the middle of August Source: AP Research. challenged thousands of vot- Republican’s law suit against ers in 2004 based solely on Secretary Brunner, election showed McCain with a 42 percent to 41 percent lead. law expert and Associate Di- Obama’s support among Ohio Democrats has increased 10 percent since then, and he now has the backing of two- rector of Election Law at The thirds of those who voted for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton Ohio State University’s in the March 4th primary. Mortiz College of Law, Daniel In the August poll, just half of Clinton’s supporters said P. 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It was also forms, filed March 10, 2008, sor, said Latinos view of a path to citizenship for The casino project is up the analysis found. millions of undocumented part of the third Saturday Night the Palins had about $164,699 for consideration by Ohio If it were zero, the tax McCain’s change in posi- Live parody on Oct. 4. Visit: tion as a betrayal. immigrants. in a private investment account voters on the Nov. 4, 2008 rate for the casino on the McCain, the lead Repub- http://www.nbc.com/ and $198,102 in a separate re- ballot, where it will be ballot would also be zero, In a written statement, Saturday_Night_Live/video/ tirement account. Bettina Nava, McCain’s lican sponsor of the pro- listed as Issue 6. clips/vp-debate-open-palin- “The relatively low number and the state could no southwest regional cam- posal, was criticized heavily The analysis found that longer collect revenue by some conservatives who biden/727421/ of investments that we have, paign manager, says Palin said she and her hus- looking at the hit that we’re it’s unclear what would from it. McCain has always had called the bill amnesty. band, Todd, have been affected taking, probably $20,000 last happen if a Native-Ameri- The analysis noted that strong support from Obama voted for McCain’s can casino were built in the courts or an opinion final proposal. by the economic downturn. week in his 401(k) plan that Latinos in Arizona. “I know what Americans was hit. I’m thinking, geez, the Ohio. from the state attorney gen- rest of America, they’re facing The passage of the con- eral would be needed to the exact same thing that we stitutional amendment resolve whether a Native- are,” she said. would make it easier for a American casino would be Palin was asked to clarify Native-American casino considered not taxable, or why things are tight for her to be built if the federal taxed at a rate of zero. family. government recognized The possibility of this “It’s just the great financial tribal lands, according to “loophole” dropping the crisis that America is in, as our the analysis. tax rate to zero has driven savings accounts also, and a If another casino is a multimillion dollar ad- 401(k), they’re being hit,” she built, the Clinton County vertising campaigns said. casino’s maximum tax rate against the Clinton County She didn’t explain how her of 30 percent would be casino. savings account was being af- reduced to 25 percent, or (Continued on Page 13) fected.

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Michigan children’s “Works in Progress” meet- Forum will have on hand nity College hosts its 15th on the main stage at approxi- The Pony Rides will be author Kim Delmar Cory ing on November 15 at the regional and national annual FamilyFest from mately 2 p.m. and will feature located in the University will speak about writing Sanger Library at 3030 W. publishers, writers, 12- 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. a special guest speaker to Center courtyard near the for children at the Forum’s Central Avenue in Toledo agents, and motivational 18, 2008, at the LCCC cam- greet and honor our men and Physical Science and October 18 meeting at the will provide time for any speakers to provide as- pus. women in uniform. Health Science buildings. Sylvania Library, 6749 interested writers to share piring authors with the This year’s event will Art Fest at FamilyFest, now Tickets for Pony Rides and Monroe Street near Silica portions of projects and, tools they need to help include: food, entertain- in its third year, will be held in Inflatable attractions will Drive in Sylvania. Kim if they choose, to receive make their publishing ment, hands-on kids’ ac- the Stocker Arts Center. It will be $1 each. The Ewing Ac- writes historical fiction for private feedback from dreams a reality. More tivities, inflatable attrac- include art demonstrations tivities Center will be children in grades 4 other writers in atten- information about the tions, pony rides, and trick- and items for sale by LCCC FamilyFest¹s excitement through 6. dance. conference can be found or-treat for kids, and an arts faculty, instructors in the headquarters this year. Her titles include Lilly’s The Forum is also spon- at www.nwowc.com. The open house to the Library/ LifeLong Learning Guests can tackle the rock- Way, Charlie Boy, and soring the Northwest Ohio advanced registration Community Resource Cen- Program, as well as LCCC climbing wall (12 and Home to Mackinac. She Writers’ Conference, deadline for the confer- ter. students. There will also be older; $1 per turn), try their has also taught children’s which takes place Satur- ence is October 11. Admission to the festi- live music in the Stocker Arts luck at Corn Hole, or watch literature at the college day, October 25, 2008, All meetings of the val on the LCCC campus is Center lobby during the Art an amazing Martial Arts level for nearly 20 years. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Northwest Ohio Writers’ free. Fest. demonstration by the In November, it’s time the Clarion Hotel, 2340 Forum are open to the pub- Hue People, an eclectic Kids’ activities include: students and staff at Mr. for feedback on any po- Reynolds Road in Toledo. lic. Additional informa- and talented vocal en- The Discovery Tent, located Dee¹s Karate, Jujitsu & etry, prose, or plays that The theme for this year’s tion about meetings and semble, will provide musi- next to the Amphitheatre Kobudo Academy. This writers have in progress. conference is “Get Pub- membership can be found cal entertainment on the Stage, with hands-on activi- event will include Jujitsu The Forum’s popular lished in 2009” and the at www.nwowf.com. main stage. They’re set to ties, a family picnic area, art sparring, board breaking perform from 3:30-4:45 demonstrations, and activi- and demonstrations by stu- p.m. A drum circle by Cre- ties, safety presentations and dents ages 4 and older. And Lourdes College events support National ative Rhythm will perform services and much more. Kids don¹t forget to check out from 5-6 p.m. on the main are encouraged to come the LCCC academic divi- Breast Cancer Awareness stage and will feature an dressed in costumes for the sions including demonstra- In recognition of Na- elry, make a donation to the duction stressing amazing percussion event campus-wide trick-or-treat tions in Engineering, Al- tional Breast Cancer Aware- Susan G. Komen for the the importance of complete with audience event presented by LCCC’s lied Health and Nursing and ness Month, Lourdes Col- Cure, enter the “Pink Raffle” breast cancer participation. Student Life. The trick-or- others. Plus, more than 45 lege is hosting the follow- to win breast cancer aware- education, early detection, Additionally on the treat event will begin in the community organizations ing events in support of ness items and pick up the research and treatment. Courtyard Stage, the LCCC “Haunted College Center” on will be on campus in the breast cancer awareness and latest educational informa- “Destined to Live” also Scholar Salute will be held the first floor and will lead the Courtyard Tent. You can research. tion on breast cancer. A com- touches on Eikenberry’s from 1-1:30 p.m. Scholar kids all over campus to col- get info about all kinds of Wednesday, October 15: munity photo is planned for personal struggle with the Passionately Pink for the Salute honors top high lect treats from costumed services that are available all wearing pink at 1:45 p.m. disease. Cure® - school graduates in Lorain hosts. to you as a Lorain County Members of the in McAlear Hall. The Speaker Series is co- Sunday, October 19: County as well as Post Sec- This year’s Cakewalk fea- resident. Lourdes community are en- sponsored by Flower Hos- Lourdes College’s Speaker and ondary Enrollment Options tures Mama Joe’s Pies. In the event of rain, the couraged to wear pink dur- pital will be held in the Series - students and Early College TheCake (pie) walk event is a Courtyard Stage entertain- ing the College’s Passion- The Speaker Series Franciscan Theater of High School students. “musical chairs” type of ac- ment, Scholar Salute and ately Pink for the Cure® returns with guest speakers Lourdes College at 7 p.m.

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blood coming into the orga- Hernan Vásquez honored as ‘Businessperson of the Year’ nization which now has 56 By Alan Abrams, La Prensa Senior Correspondent members, and I want to em- Hernan Vásquez may (Latino) businesses making a and I failed it twice,” he re- for part of the summer as I power others to carry on with have been the only person difference in the community,” calls with a chuckle. had been doing,” explained the Chamber. among the 300 guests at the added Vásquez, who did not Why did Vásquez come Vásquez. “Thus, the new leadership luncheon in the Toledo play any role in the selection to Toledo? “My father had a “I had always wanted to will advance to higher office Hilton last Friday who was process. manufacturing plant in Lima go back to Lima to work for in stages. After serving for a surprised when his peers at Vásquez was one of the where he manufactured my father after my gradua- year, the secretary will move the NW Ohio Hispanic organizers of the NOHCC and stoves, refrigerators, and tion, but because there had on to become the treasurer; Chamber of Commerce served as its longtime presi- porcelain enamel pots. The just been a military coup in the treasurer will become the (NOHCC) named him as the dent. person who managed his re- Perú, he suggested I stay in vice president and the vice first recipient of its “This year’s Explosión frigeration division was the United States for a year president will advance to the Businessperson of the Year also saw the introduction of originally from Tecumseh, or two until the situation presidency,” explained Award. another first, a professional Michigan and had been edu- stabilized. So I went to see Vásquez, who stepped down For more than a decade, speaker. Victor González, the cated at the University of Mandell and he told me that as president to facilitate the Hernan Vásquez has been highly regarded and well- Toledo and he spoke very if I came to work for him, process but will remain ac- at the forefront of so many known sales training and mo- highly of the engineering he would sell me 50 per- tive in the organization. Lupe Hinojosa efforts to increase aware- tivational speaker, really im- school,” recalled Vásquez. cent of the company. I said Gary Johnson, president ness of Latino-owned busi- pressed the audience. “My father took me to the I would do so if he would of American Flooring In- former Northwest Ohio nesses that even a partial “We also expanded to two U.S.-American consulate in agree to sell me the other stallers, is the new president. Hispanic Business Asso- list would fill a page of this sites this year. We had 59 Perú where I learned that the 50 percent of the company Mark Urrutia serves as vice ciation (NOHBA) which paper. booths this year, which is University of Toledo College within four years. And he president, Lisa Olvera is trea- was formed in 1987 by a The award to Vásquez, triple that of our first expo of Engineering was one of agreed. surer, and Casey Arroyo is group of Latino business the Toledo businessman three years ago. We needed the highest ranked in the na- “I graduated with my de- secretary. owners who were alarmed who is President/CEO of more space than was avail- tion. My father had to make a gree in mechanical engineer- A new position of execu- by the low participation of Mandell-Vásquez Inc., able at the Hilton to handle business trip to Cleveland so ing and a minor in electrical tive director has also been Latino businesses in the commercial HVAC contrac- the overflow so we were also I accompanied him and we engineering and in 1974 created—named to the post private and public sec- tors, and the first Latino at the Dana Convention Cen- stopped in Toledo. From the Mandell sold me his share of was Thelma Briseño, origi- tor—Lupe Hinojosa, also member of the University ter,” said Vásquez. minute I walked through the the company so he could re- nally from Defiance, Ohio originally from Defiance, of Toledo’s Board of Trust- Vásquez acknowledged corridors, I fell in love with tire. And that’s how I found and who also holds leader- was one of NOHBA’s main ees was made at the the dedication and hard work the school,” said Vásquez. myself to be the full owner of ship positions with Viva organizers. NOHCC’s third annual of this year’s Co-Chairs, Richard H. Mandell, the Mandell-Vásquez,” ex- South and the Sofia Quintero Incorporated in 1998, the Latino business and con- Monica Pérez (of Hickory Mandell in Mandell- plained Vásquez. Art & Cultural Center. NOHCC functions with a sumer expo (¡Explosión Farms) and Lisa Olvera (of Vásquez, owned a Then, as an afterthought, Vásquez praised Briseño’s voluntary board and a net- III!)at the Hilton and The Corporate Intelligence Con- manufacturer’s representa- he added, “And it was also a “passion” for Latino inter- work of supporters who to- University of Toledo Dana sultants). tive firm in Toledo. When good thing I took my father’s ests as one of the reasons for gether seek and advocate the Convention Center. Vásquez was in his last year advice about staying in the her selection. economic development and “I was really surprised Mini-bio on Hernan Vásquez of college in 1969, one of his United States. The political The mission statement of success of Latinos in busi- and honored, as well as very Vásquez was born in classmates who worked for situation in Perú took much the NOHCC describes their ness. thankful and grateful,” Santiago, Chile and raised in Mandell doing estimates was longer than just a few years purpose as being “to en- As an advocate for the Vásquez told La Prensa. “I Lima, Perú. He knew very drafted and sent to Vietnam. to stabilize.” hance, educate, nurture and Latino business community, really thought it should go little English when he came to “Before he left, he asked me NOHBA and NOHCC network Hispanic business the NOHCC works with cor- to someone other than me, the United States at the age of if there was any way I could Perhaps one of the most while preserving Latino cul- porate America and govern- maybe even one of the lead- 16. help Mandell. At that time, significant changes comes in ture.” mental agencies to identify ers of the new generation, “English was my worst there was a problem with my the restructuring of According to its Web ways to provide opportuni- and I accepted the award in subject in high school. 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Ohio high school football Major League Soccer - La Liga de las Américas player dies of aneurysm At A Glance Michigan and Ohio’s Premier Soccer CLEVELAND, Oct. 4, to Rainbow Babies and By The Associated Press 2008 (AP): A high school Children’s Hospital. football team took to the Normandy Coach Rich EASTERN CONFERENCE field just hours after a Turner told his players W D L GF GA Pts sophomore player died of about Pérez’s death when x-Columbus 16 5 6 46 31 53 an aneurysm. they arrived at the sta- New England 12 7 8 38 37 43 Darren Pérez, a backup dium for Friday’s game Chicago 12 5 9 34 25 41 receiver and defensive against Parma. Pérez’s New York 9 8 10 36 41 35 back for the Normandy father, Joe Pérez, spoke D.C. United 10 3 14 41 49 33 Invaders in northeast to the team in the locker Kansas City 8 8 10 29 35 32 Ohio, died around 4 p.m. room at halftime. Toronto 8 7 12 29 37 31 Friday after suffering an Normandy lost the aneurysm after practice game 21-14, but drove 90 WESTERN CONFERENCE Thursday. Pérez fell un- yards in the final three W D L GF GA Pts conscious in the weight minutes to score the Houston 11 10 5 38 30 43 League president Manuel Zapata presents room and was taken to game’s last touchdown. Chivas 11 6 10 37 37 39 first-place trophy to Sergio Angel of Dep. Parma Community Gen- Information from: The Real Salt Lake 9 8 10 35 36 35 Holanda. With them is Sergio Angel Jr. eral Hospital. He was Plain Dealer, http:// Colorado 10 4 13 39 40 34 later flown by helicopter www.cleveland.com Dallas 8 10 9 40 34 34 The League Championship Game was held on Sunday, San Jose 7 9 10 27 32 30 October 5, 2008, at Central Catholic High School, Toledo, Ohio. Los Angeles 7 8 12 50 55 29 In the 3rd place consolidation game between Atl. San MLS Capsules: Crew in x-clinched playoff spot Pancho and Dep. Las Lajas, Las Lajas defeated San Pancho, 1 to 0. playoffs Saturday’s Games At the Championship game Dep. Holanda defeated COLUMBUS, Oct. 5, 2008 (AP): Alejandro Moreno Columbus 1, Los Angeles 0 Guadalupe, 1 to 0. scored his career-best ninth goal of the season and the New York 1, Toronto 3 For the season, Johnny García scored the most Columbus Crew beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0 in D.C. United 0, Chivas 3 goals and César Borrego was the best goal-keeper. David Beckham’s Crew Stadium debut Saturday night. New England 2, Real Salt Lake 2 There will be a Champion-of-Champions Tournament on Columbus (16-6-5) solidi- Colorado 1, Houston 3 Oct. 19, 2008 at the former Bowsher High School Stadium. fied its hold on first place in the Eastern Conference. It has an MLS-best 53 points, MAKE YOUR with eight wins in its last 10 games. VOTE COUNT! Los Angeles (7-12-8) has Vote on the fewest points in MLS. November 4 Dynamo 3, Rapids 1

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Vargas, Irma Guardiola and Ofilia Grince; sisters, Paula Guardiola and María Oct. 18, 9:00PM to Close: Puerto Rican Home presents DJ Santana, playing all (Juan) Mancilla. Also surviving are many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. of your bachata, merengue, salsa, and reggaeton favorites; Sweetest Day Baile, at Teresa was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Adolfo; her children, 1603 E. 28th St., Lorain. Francisco Guardiola, Frank Guardiola, Amilia Mendes, Guadalupe Guardiola and Domingo Guardiola and her sister, Luis Silva. Pioneering Latino activist Dionicio Morales dies ANTONIA SANTIAGO LOS ANGELES, Sept. He created the Mexican assistance, mainly to Antonia Santiago (née Rosario), 89 of Lorain, OH, died Tuesday, September 30, 29, 2008 (AP): Dionicio American Opportunity people with low and mod- 2008, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 12, 1919, in Morales, a former labor Foundation in 1963 and erate incomes. Caguas, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain in 1952. Mrs. Santiago was a homemaker organizer whose efforts to called the White House for Born in Yuma, Ariz., in and mother, who was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain. She enjoyed help his community re- help. He was referred to the 1918, Morales was raised gardening and cooking. She was a loyal friend and a loving mother and grand- sulted in the creation of Mexican Embassy, where by near Moorpark, then a mother. She will be deeply missed by her family, including her sons Carlos (Norma) one of the nation’s largest chance then-Vice President small farm town, 50 miles and Tomas (Kinue) Santiago both of Lorain, Alfonso (Mary Lou) Santiago of Latino social service pro- Lyndon Johnson was meet- northwest of Los Ange- Pontiac, Mich., and José Santiago of Seffner, Fla.; daughters Carmen Delgado, viders, has died. He was ing with Mexico’s ambassa- les. For a time he lived in Sylvia “Cindy”(Wilfredo) Martínez and Rosa Santiago all of Lorain, and Ana 89. dor about the same issue. a tent with other workers Miranda of Oberlin and Lydia (Grant) Ely of Avon Lake; brother José Rosario of Morales died of natu- Morales eventually per- in the area’s apricot and Hobart, IN; sisters Francisca Moyet and Carmen Reyes both of Auburn Hills, Mich. ral causes Wednesday at suaded the vice president walnut groves. and Bernarda Arroyo of Caguas; 24 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 5 Beverly Hospital in to meet with members of He said he learned great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Montebello, said his the Mexican-American firsthand the need for Tomás Santiago in 2002, her parents Alberto and Tomasa (née Rodríguez) Rosario, daughter, Magdalena community during a visit health care and other ser- a granddaughter Wendy Mateo in 2006 and 11 brothers and sisters. Morales. to Los Angeles. 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He is survived by wife, dents of the largely His- Opportunity Foundation daughter, Morales is sur- Norma; brothers, Valentine Jr. (Anita), Isidro, Carlos Mora; sisters, Manuela panic neighborhoods east has since grown to serve vived by his wife, Maria; (Stanley) Murphy, Juanita, Delfina Mora; children, Silverio Jr., Patricia Mora, of downtown Los Ange- more than 100,000 people. another daughter, Alonso (Tino), Sylvia Mora (Jason Baker), Rebecca, Anthony, Manuela Mora; les who lacked health It provides a variety of ser- Margarita Padilla; sons stepchildren, Sonia (Reynaldo) Vina, José González; nine grandchildren, and a care, job training, child vices, including English Tim and Dionicio Jr.; and host of other relatives and friends. care and other services. classes and immigration several grandchildren.

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Professional needed to work with infants and tod- Professional needed to perform secretarial Professional needed to investigate Major Un- dlers (ages 0-5 years) who have developmental delays. and clerical tasks of a general, specialized or usual Incidents in accordance with applicable law Must be able to provide service coordination and confidential nature for a Quality Assurance and regulations, involving persons with mental developmentally appropriate activities using a family- Department. The successful candidate should retardation and/or developmental disabilities. Bach- centered approach. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in have effective organizational and responsive elor degree in social work, counseling, law enforce- Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social communication skills. High School diploma or ment, corrections, criminal justice or related area. Work, Nursing or related area plus two years experi- GED plus two years secretarial experience re- Two (2) years of experience in conducting admin- ence working with infants and toddlers who are at-risk quired including computer experience with word istrative, civil, or criminal investigations. Experi- or developmentally delayed and their families in a ence with individuals with MR/DD preferred. processing software. Experience with spread- professional, full-time, paid, supervised position. One sheets and Microsoft Office Suite software pre- year of service coordination experience preferred. Salary Range $40,480 - $60,728. Excellent ferred. Competitive salary plus excellent health, Must possess or be willing to work towards Ohio benefits. Send résumé to: Department of MRDD certification in Early Intervention. dental and prescription benefits. Must have a good driving/motor vehicle report. We offer Send résumé by 10/15/08 to: Lucas County Board of MR/DD a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Send cover 1154 Larc Lane. letter, résumé, and references no later than 10/17/08 to: Lucas County Board of MR/DD Toledo, Ohio 43614 Attn: Human Resources/DLV The Lucas County Board of MRDD Human Resources/DP Human Resources / DP 1154 Larc Lane E.O.E. (Equal Opportunity Employer) 1154 Larc Lane Toledo, OH 43614 Toledo, OH 43614 [email protected] EOE An Equal Opportunity Employer ✔ VOTE YOUR VOTE COUNTS! NOV. 4TH Nutritionist-WIC ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY seeking a full-time Nutritionist who will be respon- sible for providing nutrition education, dietary con- TOLEDO, OHIO sultation, determining eligibility, providing referrals and prescribing food packages for WIC participants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors that Sealed Bids will be received by the Toledo- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Lucas County Port Authority for: college or university in Foods and Nutrition or a closely related area. Must be a licensed nutritionist INSTALLATION of DOCK FENDERING PROJECT in the State of Ohio and must maintain registration. (Berth 1) Bilingual preferred (Spanish). Submit cover letter FACILITY NO. 1 and résumé to: 3445 ST. LAWRENCE DRIVE, TOLEDO, OH 43605 Toledo-Lucas County Health Department 635 N. Erie Street This contract is for all labor, material, insurance, and equipment necessary for the installation of 35 “V Toledo, Ohio 43604 style” dock fenders at Facility No. 1, 3445 St. Lawrence Drive, Toledo, OH 43605, in accordance with the Attn: Human Resources approved plans and specifications, to the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority at One Maritime Plaza, Toledo, OH 43604.

Technical Service Representative Bids will be received at the Port Authority’s administrative offices at One Maritime Plaza, Toledo, OH 43604 until Friday, October 17, 2008, at 2:00 PM, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and FullTime, 1st Shift, $10/hr. This Position is read aloud. responsible for providing assistance and support to customers. Must have strong background in The project is located at Facility No. 1, 3445 St. Lawrence Drive, Toledo, OH 43605. The project consists customer service and with using Microsoft of furnishing all materials and labor required for the removal, proper disposal of the existing and installation Office Applications. Must have ability to speak of approximately 35 new “V” style fenders to Berth 1. The Engineer’s Estimate for completing this scope fluent English & Spanish. Send Résumés to of work is $50,000. [email protected] or PO Box 1148, Maumee, Ohio 43537 Plans, Specifications, Instructions to Proposers, and Forms of Proposal and Contract are on file at the office of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, One Maritime Plaza, Toledo, OH 43604 and may be obtained Foster Families Needed during normal business hours upon a non-refundable payment of $15.00. Foster Families needed to work with teens and sib Proposals must be submitted on the form included in the Specifications and shall be accompanied by a groups and to provide emergency respite and short certified check or an acceptable Proposal Bond with satisfactory surety specifying the Toledo-Lucas County term placements. If you are currently raising your own Port Authority as the obligee, in the sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total proposal amount. children, especially children over five, you already have many skills that will make the difference in the life Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. of a foster child. You can truly help change lives. You will receive daily pay, training and wonderful support The successful bidder will be required to submit a Contract Bond, Maintenance Bond, and Certificate of through our offices located in Toledo and in Findlay. Insurance. Please call Family Connections, The Twelve of Ohio at 419-861-2460 or 1-888-513-8085 Bidders must comply with the Prevailing Wage Rates on Public Improvements in Lucas County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239.

Tupperware The Port Authority’s goal for minority business enterprise/ women business enterprise (MBE/WBE) Interested in selling Tupperware? participation in the project shall be fifteen percent (15%), and bidder shall provide documentation of its ability Want to place an order for Tupperware? to achieve that goal or, if the Port Authority’s goal is not attainable by bidder, bidder shall provide an affidavit detailing why that goal was not attained. A bid that fails to meet this requirement will be considered non- Contact Sara hoy at 419-697-2593 responsive. or www.my.tupperware.com/sarabevier The lowest responsive and responsible bid shall be determined in accordance with the Port Authority’s Aircraft Service International Group Resolution No. 68-00 as found in the General Conditions. Detroit Metro Airport The Port Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any technicalities as it may deem best for their interest. The Port Authority also reserves the right to add or subtract from quantities ASIG, the leader in aviation support services, has immediate openings for part-time Passenger Service shown in the proposal. Agents. This position is responsible for providing check in services to airline passengers. The candi- Please note that there will be a pre-bid conference for all prospective bidders on Monday, October 13, date must be at least 18 years of age, have at least 2008, at 10:00 AM, in the Port Authority Maintenance Building located at Facility No. 1, 3445 St. Lawrence one year of Customer Service experience and the Drive, Toledo, OH 43605. Attendance is helpful, but not mandatory. candidate must speak Spanish. Qualified candidates may fax résumés to 734-955-7602 or apply on-line at www.asig.com TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY EOE M/F/D/V Paul L. Toth Jr., P.E., Interim President • www.laprensa1.com • current events, photographs, links, weather, classifieds, copies of La Prensa can be found at www.laprensa1.com • EOE M/F/D/V October/octubre 10, 2008 La Prensa Classifieds Page 15

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The Season of Exhilarating Performances Begins!

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Join Viva! & Gala Around Town for our premiere performance Lura embraces French Afro-Pop and the rhythms of Brazil and Africa. Lura: The Music of Cape Verde Saturday, October 18, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland Museum of Natural History “The most dynamic performer in World Music today.” METSCH Tickets –The Times (London)

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In La Liga de las Américas Soccer Championship action, Dep. Holanda defeated Guadalupe, 1 to 0. See page 11. Tuesday, October 14 8:00 p.m. A dazzling company of flamenco dancers, musicians and singers, whose dances are evocative and exciting, blending traditional flamenco with some decidedly more contemporary music, moves and looks. José Porcel was born in Sevilla, and at the age of thirteen began dancing folkloric dances and flamenco in cultural centers in Valencia. At age 16 he began studying with the Flamenco master Martín Vargas. He continued his studies with Paco Romero, Isabel Quintero, Cristóbal Reyes, Pedro Azorín and José Granero. $33 | $39 | $45

Box Office: 410 Adams Street 419-242-2787 Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri www.valentinetheatre.com Tickets subject to a $1 per ticket handling charge.

October 22 & October 23, 2008 Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center

Tentative Expo Schedule

Wednesday October 22, 2008 9:00 – 12:00 PM Health Care Symposium (McGregor Conference Center, Wayne State University) 9:00 – 5:30 PM Registration opens, Ontario Exhibit Hall Exhibit load-in, Ontario Exhibit Hall 6:00 – 9:00 PM Fiesta on the River, Omni Hotel, Detroit

Thursday October 23, 2008 Welcome Detroit Mayor 6:45 AM Registration opens, Ontario Exhibit Hall Kenneth Cockrel Jr. 8:30 AM Hispanic Business Expo Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Ontario Exhibit Hall Detroit Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr. 9:00 – 12:00 PM B2B Matchmaking Networking Session (Limited Seating Available) has confirmed his participation at the 11:00 – 12:00 N Southeast Michigan Hispanic/Latino Impact 2008 HBA Hispanic Business Expo Study Reception 12:00 – 1:30 PM Leadership Luncheon, Renaissance and Economic Summit. Ballroom Mayor Cockrel will be speaking during the Leadership 2:00 – 5:00 PM Hispanic Young Professional & Entrepreneurs Networking Session, Luncheon on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 12pm in the Mackinac Ballroom Renaissance Ballroom of the Detroit Marriott.Keep abreast of 6:00 – 9:00 PM Closing Pachanga, Location TBD

more developments and confirmed national speakers for this REGISTER TODAY! (313) 962-6HBA or www.hbaexpo.org years event, right here at www.hbaexpo.org