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Bush? economic stimulus and 2010 Emanuel told reporters puestos en el gabinete últimos dos años, sino No disrespect to Carlos census. Thursday night. “Will the que han acabado hasta después de su M. Gutiérrez, but commerce In Richardson and Gregg, economic recovery or Judd desistiendo de buscar el nominación. secretary is not one of Obama sought appointees Gregg be a bigger discus- nombramiento: • Nancy Killefer. La ex Washington’s more glamor- whose public and political sion point a week from • Judd Gregg. El subsecretaria del Tesoro y ous jobs. It’s overshadowed backgrounds arguably made now?” senador republicano por subdirectora de la Oficina by first-tier Cabinet posts at them a bit overqualified for Still, the episode may of- Justice, State, Defense, and the job. Bush, by contrast, fer a few glimpses into the Nueva Hampshire fue Administración y Bill Richardson propuesto como Presupuesto durante el Treasury. Scores of senators, went with friend and president’s judgment and secretario de Comercio. gobierno del presidente Bill demócrata de Nuevo House members, Supreme fundraiser Donald Evans for ambitions. Se retiró el jueves, tras Clinton fue seleccionada el México para fungir como Court justices, and White his first term, and then Especially with Gregg, a señalar que había 7 de enero como la primera secretario de Comercio el House aides would draw Gutiérrez, who had made his down-the-line conservative name in the private sector as “conflictos irresolubles” supervisora general del 3 de diciembre. Se retiró el more attention at a Republican, Obama took a Georgetown cocktail party chief executive of Kellogg con la presidencia sobre gobierno. Retiró su 4 de enero, cuando pareció gamble by inviting a poten- or Dupont Circle restaurant. Co. of Battle Creek MI. tial naysayer into his inner temas que incluían el nominación el 3 de febrero, claro que su ratificación But the job is giving a Obama also had politics circle. If critics want to por- paquete de estímulo fis- cuando trascendió que du- se complicaría por las disproportionately big head- in mind when tapping tray Obama as misguided or cal y el censo del 2010. rante un año y medio no pesquisas de un jurado ache to President Barack Richardson and Gregg, and opportunistic, they won’t get • Tom Daschle. El ex había pagado impuestos investigador sobre la Hussein Obama, who now neither plan worked out. much help from Gregg. senador demócrata por laborales por la forma en que se otorgaron must try a third time to fill it. Richardson is a prominent Obama has “aggressively Dakota del Sur fue contratación de sus contratos con el gobierno Don’t be surprised if he picks Latino, an ethnic group in- reached out across the aisle, nominado el 11 de empleados domésticos. estatal a grupos que a lower-profile nominee, creasingly important to both and I immensely respect that, diciembre para encabezar • Bill Richardson. Obama realizaron donaciones a las because his two rather ambi- parties. And Gregg, a life- and I immensely respect el Departamento de Salud eligió al gobernador campañas políticas. tious choices have backfired. long Republican, would him,” Gregg told reporters Obama first tapped New have helped Obama fulfill after withdrawing his nomi- Writers, Copy Editors (bilingual) Wanted Mexico Gov. 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A former Budget ties that don’t affect a corpo- merce secretary. “We’re in Reproductive Health Care Services Committee chairman, he is rate CEO. week four,” he said, “and we liked by colleagues and Over the long run, haven’t had one yet.” known for unemotional, no- Obama’s difficulty in filling Editor’s Note: Charles nonsense analyses of fiscal the Commerce post may Babington covers the White matters. prove little more than a time- House for The Associated Services Provided by Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio include: Gregg stunned colleagues consuming distraction when Press.

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She and a co-au- internacionalmente y a las febrero del 2009 (AP): sólo a inmigrantes ilegales, top 5 percent of her high Institutions across the state thor addressed the issue in México criticó el martes disposiciones sino también a ciudadanos school class in 2007 and are grappling with how to en- an article that will appear in la decisión de un alguacil estadounidenses en la mate- estadounidenses que completed nursing prereq- act the ban. Horry- the Charleston Law Review de Arizona de mantener ria”, señaló la secretaría en tienen órdenes de ser uisites at Horry- Georgetown barred new stu- this spring. separados de otros un comunicado. entregados a las Georgetown Technical Col- dents who are in the country They pointed out that stu- detenidos a inmigrantes La secretaría no dio autoridades federales lege. without documentation from dents will not be able to use their education to work le- ilegales en tiendas de detalles sobre por qué But in January, the col- enrolling in the fall and ex- luego de cumplir sus lege refused to re-enroll the tended the ban to returning gally in the U.S. If Rodrígues campaña en Phoenix que pensaba que los sentencias; pero dijo que 20-year-old returning stu- students this spring. For a completed her nursing de- alberga prisioneros. prisioneros fueron la gran mayoría de los reos dent because she is an un- while, the college would not gree, she would not be able El alguacil del maltratados. mantenidos en el área documented immigrant, The release transcripts to undocu- to receive a license legally. condado de Maricopa Joe Arpaio dijo que los separada son inmigrantes Post and Courier of Charles- mented students. Zug points to the federal Arpaio acompañó a los funcionarios mexicanos no ilegales. ton reports. Prior to the law, Horry- DREAM Act, introduced in 2005, as counterpoint. The reos el 4 de febrero a Tent le han expresado La supervisora del “You know it’s not per- Georgetown had an open ad- sonal,” she said. “But it is.” mission policy. George act, which has failed to win City, junto con personalmente ningún condado de Maricopa The South Carolina Ille- Swindoll, assistant vice presi- congressional approval, periodistas, desde una descontento y que estaba Mary Rose Wilcox ha gal Immigration Reform Act dent for enrollment, estimated would open a path to citizen- cárcel del área. El sugirió sorprendido por el manifestado preocupación became law in June of 2008 the technical college has lost ship for people 16 or younger que los inmigrantes comunicado del martes. de que Arpaio pudiera and, among other measures, $50,000 in tuition revenue this when they entered the coun- ilegales eran mejores para Señaló que fue informado potencialmente estar banned undocumented im- semester because of the new try and who entered five escapar que otros que los funcionarios violando los derechos de migrants from attending col- law. Undocumented immi- years before the act’s pas- leges and universities that grants paid out of state tuition sage. After earning an asso- delincuentes y que mexicanos que visitaron a los inmigrantes al receive state money. prior to the new law and can- ciate degree or serving two albergarlos los prisioneros en Tent City mantenerlos separados, y Supporters of the ban feel not qualify for federal assis- years in the military, a per- separadamente ahorraría expresaron satisfacción señaló que buscaría una strongly that taxpayers’ tance. son could get conditional dinero. sobre las condiciones. opinión del Departamento money should not fund a In defense of the legisla- residency. And after the six La Secretaría de “Todo estuvo bien, así de Justicia y que el per- school that is educating the tion, Gov. Mark Sanford said: years, and a demonstration Relaciones Exteriores de que no sé de que se trata sonal de éste la emita. undocumenteds. Opponents “You got to draw a line in the of good moral character, the sand somewhere and that is, person would be able to ap- esto”, dijo Arpaio a la AP said it’s unfair to punish chil- México señaló que 230 Alessandra Soler dren for their parents’ crimes. are you an illegal immigrant ply for citizenship. ciudadanos mexicanos en una entrevista Meetze, directora South Carolina is the first or are you a legal immigrant? Rodrígues said the sting están detenidos en Tent telefónica. ejecutiva de la Unión to legalize such a ban, al- There are certain rights and of that January day when she City. Arpaio señaló que Estadounidense de though other Southern states privileges that seem to me was turned away is fading. “El cónsul general en mantener a inmigrantes Libertades Civiles en Ari- have restrictive policies. For would go with being a legal- She is deferring her dream. Phoenix manifestó ilegales en un lugar es zona, dijo que fue instance, North Carolina and ized citizen versus not. To me, “If they want me (in college), I’ll go. If not, I’ll go on with personalmente al alguacil conveniente para Alabama bar undocumented the age of the young person is degradante e innecesario people from attending com- less in question than the legal- my life and see how it goes,” del condado de Maricopa funcionarios consulares hacer pasa a los detenidos munity colleges. ity of their citizenship.” she said. “I’m just numb at su enérgica protesta por la que visitan a reos frente a los medios de At least nine states, Marcia Zug, an assistant this point.” forma indigna en que los extranjeros y para agentes comunicación. mainly on the West Coast, professor at the University of Information from: The mexicanos fueron de Inmigración y Aduanas La llamada Tent City, o have moved in the opposite South Carolina School of Law, Post and Courier, http:// trasladados a Tent City, encargados de deportar a campamento de tiendas de direction and allow in-state said the law is popular among www.charleston.net expresándole a dicho los internos luego de campaña, es parte de una alguacil que el tratamiento cumplir sentencias en atmósfera dura por la que Velásquez addresses guestworker rights y traslado de prisioneros cárceles del condado. Arpaio es famoso a nivel debe ajustarse a las normas El alguacil agregó que nacional. at UT Law Forum, Feb. 18 Baldemar Velásquez, policy decisions made during Distinguished Speakers president of the Farm La- the last days of the presidency lecture series, which has bor Organizing Commit- of George W. Bush have been featured Supreme Court tee (FLOC) and McArthur detrimental to guest workers, Justices, prominent law- Fellow, will speak at The leaving to President Barack yers, judges, activists and University of Toledo Obama’s Labor Department a scholars. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, choice to leave in place or roll “We’ve been very suc- at noon, in the Law Center back Bush policies. cessful bringing in a wide Auditorium. “What concerns me is that spectrum of renowned Velásquez’s speech, many of the advocates [for speakers in this series,” said titled “Human Rights of human rights for guest work- Daniel Steinbock, associ- Guest Workers in Immi- ers] aren’t proposing solu- ate dean for academic af- gration Policy,” will ex- tions, they’re only pointing fairs of the College of Law. amine the question of out what is wrong,” Velásquez “Mr. Velásquez will be ad- which rights should be said. “I want to lay out a di- dressing an issue that ef- extended to foreign rection for where we need to fects the quality of life for guestworkers. go.” many in northwest Ohio According to The free, public forum is and for many more across Velásquez, some of the part of the College of Law’s the nation.”

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Carpenter says. “You have itself in a open to the public through lowed to submit up to three Creative Artist Grant from Her illness went undi- to make up your mind that variety of April 17, 2009. The exhibi- works: paintings, prints, The Michigan Council for agnosed for years until a these are things I have to do ways, such as abnormal tion includes student art- drawings, photography, the Arts. University of Michigan if I want to live.” laboratory values like low work from Adrian College, sculpture, ceramics, mixed Flatlanders Art Galler- Health System physician Since she was diagnosed, blood counts or abnormal Albion College, Alma Col- media, video art and com- ies are operated in conjunc- recognized it as celiac dis- she’s noticed stores have thyroid function, malnu- lege, and Olivet College. puter generated work. tion with Flatlanders ease. By then her long- gotten better about stock- trition, weight loss or a life-threatening disease. Monetary awards will be Cathy Van Voorhis, who Sculpture Supply, a full standing condition had ing gluten-free products and The more common way given to the first, second, juried the work, holds Bach- service stone carving re- become an intestinal labeling foods properly. mass, a cancer that forced “It’s getting better all the for it to present itself is source. Hours in the gal- and third place recipients elors in Art and in Philoso- doctors to remove part of time,” she says. with vague GI symptoms, along with several honor- phy from Albion College leries are Tuesday through her small intestine. Awareness and proper di- such as bloating, exces- able mentions. and a Masters in Art His- Friday from 10:00am to “I’ve been in this body agnosis of celiac disease sive gas, loose stools, or The Michigan Small Col- tory from Michigan State. 5:00 pm, Saturday from 65 years and I know have improved dramatically abdominal cramping. leges’ Art Exhibition was Since 1997, she has been 10:00am to 4:00 pm and what’s normal for it and in the last decade, says Chey. Symptoms can be simi- open to any full or part time teaching studio art, art ap- Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 something’s radically “When I was a medical lar to those of irritable student at the participating preciation and humanities pm. Flatlanders is located wrong here,” Carpenter student many years ago, we bowel syndrome, and new IBS guidelines by the colleges. The works sub- courses at Washtenaw 1 ½ miles east of Blissfield, recalls telling William D. were taught that celiac dis- American College of Gas- mitted were required to Community College. Her at 11993 East US 223. For Chey, M.D., director of the ease occurred or could be Gastrointestinal Physiol- found in approximately one troenterology recommend more information call have been completed dur- paintings have been exhib- ogy Laboratory at the Uni- in 500 to 1,000 individuals that newly diagnosed IBS ing the student’s under- ited throughout the state in (517) 486-4591. versity of Michigan within the United States,” patients get screened for Health System. “He lis- he notes. celiac disease. tened.” Data from within the last Chey warns that indi- Inauguración del programa “Directo a México” Celiac disease, a con- five years, however, show viduals with very long– El Consulado de México comunidad mexicana Credit dition characterized by celiac disease is signifi- standing, untreated celiac disease have an increased en Detroit, Michigan, enviar dinero a México de Union. severe, chronic inflamma- cantly more prevalent than risk for developing can- anuncia el lanzamiento del forma confiable y segura Tam- tion of the small intestine, previously thought. It can develops from exposure be identified in up to one in cer, primarily of the GI programa “Directo a a través de transferencias bién to a dietary protein called 133 individuals within the tract but others as well. México” con la apertura del de cuenta a cuenta por tan habrá mesas informativas gluten. Gluten is most United States, Chey says. Screening is done primer corredor migratorio sólo $2.75 dls. del Consulado y de la commonly found in grains People who suffer from through a blood test. entre las ciudades de El corredor migratorio Alianza para la Inclusión including wheat, rye and celiac seem to have a ge- Therapy consists of insti- Pontiac, Michigan, y Luis entre Pontiac y Luis Moya, Económica (AIE), que es barley. netic predisposition and the tuting a restricted diet de- Moya, Zacatecas. Zacatecas, beneficiará a un programa del gobierno Carpenter’s cancer, disease can remain latent or void of gluten, which “Directo a México” es un toda la comunidad de México y de la Reserva non-Hodgkin’s lym- asymptomatic for a long time tends to inflame the small intestine and lead to more servicio para enviar dinero zacatecana que vive en Federal de Chicago para la phoma, developed as a re- until it becomes unmasked serious problems. desde una cuenta en alguna Michigan, quienes de promoción de la educación sult of her undiagnosed or more clinically apparent and untreated celiac dis- through laboratory studies “The key takeaway is institución financiera en forma más sencilla y financiera gratuita. ease, Chey told her. or symptoms, Chey says. that celiac is more com- Estados Unidos a cualquier económica podrán enviar Para mayor información, Treatment involved re- Diseases like diabetes mon than previously cuenta bancaria en México. dinero a su comunidad de sobre “Directo a México” moving 48 inches of her mellitus, auto immune thy- thought, that there are tests Este servicio está acreditado origen a través de Chief puede consultar la siguiente small intestine and a small roiditis, premature bone available to diagnose the por el Banco de México y el Pontiac Credit Union. dirección electrónica: mass, and undergoing loss, or iron deficiency ane- condition and that treat- Banco de la Reserva Fed- La inauguración de este www.directoamexico.com/ o chemotherapy. 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Writers’ Forum meets Feb. 21 Ohio Arts Council announces Zepf Center to celebrate new Child The Northwest Ohio screenplays, children’s ‘Focusing the Light’ available and Adolescent Services Addition among the staff that joined Writers’ Forum books, memoirs and The Zepf Center, To- The Ohio Arts Council ledo, has announced the Zepf to help make these (NWOWF) holds their more. The NWOWF announces its “Focusing addition of Child and Ado- new services successful. next monthly meeting helps its members to not the Light: The Art and lescent Mental Health Ser- The child and adoles- Saturday, February 21, only improve their writ- Practice of Planning” is vices, at their 905 Nebraska cent services that are avail- 2009, from 10 am to ing but also to pursue the now available. This seven- Avenue location, begin- able include: Psychiatric noon, at the Sanger Li- ultimate goal of publica- volume series provides ning Monday February 16, Services, Medication 2009. 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Since 1996, The Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center (SQACC) has been advancing the important roles that art and education play in everyday lives. We support and give voice to artistic and educational expressions which advance community development, cultural diversity, global awareness, responsibility, and social equity, as well as empowerment of the Latina/Latino identities. Some of SQACC’s 2008 highlights include: our Annual Día de los Muertos Fundraiser; a partnership with the Lucas County Juvenile Court System in The Boat Building Project for first time juvenile offenders; the great collaboration with the Toledo Museum of Art with the After-School Art Reach Program for SVETLANA SCHREIBER neighborhood youth; and our beautiful Community Garden in partnership with Toledo Grows where we offer fruits and vegetables free to the community. Our facility is also used by the Latino Community for “Quinceañera practice” to Preguntas o problemas de Inmigración safe-keep our Mexican heritage traditions. SQACC has become a place to Hablamos español perform, to create, to grow, and to meet regarding Latino initiatives. Since August of 2006, SQACC has developed a wonderful partnership with the YMCA of Greater Toledo, receiving administrative support and in-kind • Asylum • Visas • Business service to help SQACC’s continued programming and growth. Currently SQACC and the South YMCA are collaborating on a Bicycle Restoration Workshop, • Deportation • Family designed to teach kids how to repair and maintain their bikes as well as learn safe riding habits and health benefits. A Soccer Program for Preschoolers is also in the works with the South ¡Consulta Gratis! Free Consultation YMCA. This year, a portion of our proceeds from this event will help support the Pregunta por Carmen Rivera 2009 YMCA Annual Scholarship Campaign as SQACC’s way of thanking the YMCA for their generous support and commitment to the Latino Community. Thank you in advance for your contribution. Pre-pay tickets: $15 per Adult & $5 per child; at the door: $20 per adult ABOGADA SVETLANA SCHREIBER & $5 per child. For more information please call SQACC 419-241-1655. Checks made payable to SQACC or Cash only please (at door). Please return this form below for your reservation and payment by February 19, 2009, to: SQACC 1225 1370 Ontario St. #1620, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216-621-7292 Broadway, Toledo, OH 43609. www.immigration-greencards.com 1-877-256-1231

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Una de cada 133 personas padece de Sisters to highlight ‘Making Strides enfermedad celiaca Against Breast Cancer’ kick-off (Continued from Page 4) On February 28, 2009, Blue at Levis Commons in ANN ARBOR: Dor- tratamiento, y se siente muy debería othy Carpenter había bien, según dijo ella a los 70 hacerse las pruebas para two sisters will stand be- Perrysburg. Registration padecido problemas años de edad. la detección de la fore an audience of com- begins at 9:00 am, and the estomacales toda su vida. También tuvo que hacer enfermedad celiaca”, dijo mitted volunteers and program starts at 9:30 am. Bastaba con que comiera un cambio en su estilo de Chey. share their unique stories A deluxe continental break- un bocado de pan o de vida: una dieta sin gluten. La celiaca puede of surviving breast can- fast will be served. There is pasta para que tuviera ”La vida sin gluten es lo presentarse en una cer—one will speak from no fee to attend, however, dolores terribles. que una quiere hacer de ella”, variedad de formas tales the perspective of a sur- registration is required. Su enfermedad pasó dice Carpenter. “Una tiene como valores anormales vivor, the other as a sister Please call 888-227-6446, sin diagnóstico durante que tomar la resolución de en el laboratorio en la and loved one. option 2, option 4 to regis- cer as a major health años hasta que un médico éstas son las cosas que debo cuenta de sangre o una Their stories may be ter. Anyone interested in problem. del Sistema de Salud de hacer si quiero seguir viva”. función tiroidea anormal, different, but their mes- the issue of breast cancer is The walk will be held la Universidad de Michi- Desde que tuvo su mala nutrición, pérdida de sage is the same: people invited to attend. on Mother’s Day week- gan la reconoció como diagnóstico Carpenter ha peso o una enfermedad working together can end Also speaking at the end, Saturday, May 9, enfermedad celiaca. Para notado que más y más que amenaza la vida. breast cancer and the toll event will be Dr. Michael 2009, and has no regis- entonces su condición de almacenes ofrecen La forma más común it takes on families every McPhee, a board-certified tration fee and no larga data se había en la cual se presenta es productos libres de gluten y day. surgical oncologist with the fundraising minimum. convertido en una masa que ha mejorado mucho el como síntomas The two sisters are ProMedica Health System. The noncompetitive intestinal, un cáncer que etiquetado de las comidas de gastrointestinales vagos, Margaret Stout (survi- Dr. McPhee will discuss walk will cover 3.1 miles obligó a que los médicos manera apropiada. tales como la hinchazón, vor), and Lissa Guyton, recent advances in the treat- around Levis Commons. extirparan parte de su ”Sigue mejorando gas excesivo, heces For information on intestino. constantemente”, indicó. disgregadas o calambres and they will be featured ment of breast cancer. “He estado en este Chey dice que el abdominales. at the kick-off breakfast This year’s walk will be forming a team, please cuerpo durante 65 años conocimiento y el Los síntomas pueden for the American Cancer the third annual event. 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Howard, who an- Bradley said it was the at Crew Stadium—under grily threw the ball down U.S.A.’s defense that spelled the threat of a tornado while he flexed his leg, also the difference. watch—the U.S.-Ameri- picked up a yellow card for “We did a real nice job of Mundial: EEUU vence 2-0 a México en eliminatorias cans earned their ninth win delay of game on the ensuing getting after them and not in 11 matches on U.S. soil free kick. letting them breathe,” he COLUMBUS, Ohio, estadounidense nació en un Clint Dempsey. against Mexico since 2000. Howard was suspended for said. EE.UU., el 11 de febrero tiro de esquina que pateó Alberto Medina intentó del 2009 (AP): Estados DaMarcus Beasely. El Tickets had sold out in 90 the U.S. game against El Sal- The match was the first of a los 36 por México, pero Unidos continuó con su balón le llegó al segundo minutes, with many of the vador on March 28 for his 10 in the final round of quali- su débil remate fue atajado hegemonía sobre México palo a Landon Donovan, por Howard sin muchos 23,776 fans showing up second yellow card in quali- fying for each team. Mexico y con dos goles de Michael que se lo pasó de cabeza a problemas. hours before to stand in the fying. next entertains Costa Rica Bradley se impuso el Oguchi Onyewu para un El segundo tiempo fue rain while waving U.S. and “I wanted to apologize on March 28. miércoles 2-0 sobre el cabezazo al arco. Sánchez más de lo mismo, con un Mexican flags and wearing publicly to my teammates, and Lineups: Mexico: “Tri” en el arranque del detuvo la pelota sobre la Estados Unidos their respective national to the coaches and to the ad- Oswaldo Sanchez, Aaron hexagonal final de las línea, pero el rebote le controlando la pelota y colors. ministration and to the fans Galindo, Carlos Salcido, eliminatorias quedó a Bradley para el México apostando a DaMarcus Beasley’s and to my country,” Marquez Rafael Marquez, Ricardo mundialistas de la remate a quemarropa. pelotazos sin ideas. corner kick eventually said. “Tell my fans that I’m Osorio; Leandro Augusto, CONCACAF. El segundo de Bradley Giovani erró otra found Oguchi Onyewu, sorry. It’s just the desire to Alberto Medina (Antonio Bradley marcó a los 43 fue en los descuentos con oportunidad a los 65, al whose header was stopped win and not knowing what to Naelson, 60), Pavel Pardo; minutos y en los un potente remate desde entrar a rematar un centro, by diving Mexico goal- do, maybe it’s provocation. ... Carlos Ochoa, Nery Castillo descuentos, el segundo afuera del área que le pasó pero se cayó en la boca del keeper Oswaldo Sanchez. I know I’m important to the (Israel Martinez, 34), con la complicidad del entre las manos a Sánchez. arco. But the rebound fell into team. And I shouldn’t set this Giovani dos Santos (Omar arquero mexicano “No hemos tenido En México, donde cada the path of Bradley, who hit kind of example. But this is Bravo, 72). Oswaldo Sánchez. fortuna, el equipo jugó bien día crece la presión sobre it home. just starting. There are still United States: Tim Howard, México jugó con un y nos está costando”, dijo Eriksson y la selección, “It was a great corner many important games.” Frankie Hejduk, Carlos hombre menos gran parte el delantero Carlos Ochoa algunos aficionados están from Beas, and Landon The loss could mean more Bocanegra, Oguchi Onyewu, del complemento por la al finalizar el partido. “El perdiendo la paciencia (Donovan) did a great job trouble for Mexico coach Heath Pearce, Clint Dempsey, expulsión de su capitán equipo estuvo intentando con los malos resultados. heading it back,” Bradley Sven-Goran Eriksson. His Michael Bradley, Sacha Rafael Márquez a los 65 jugar”. “Siempre nos ganan”, said. “It was not so hard for team, with just one win in its Kljestan (Ricardo Clark, 86), minutos tras pegarle una México arrancó con comentó Víctor Bon-Var, me to put it in.” last seven outings, barely DaMarcus Beasley, Landon patada al arquero buenas intenciones y a los un músico de 38 años que Then, in second-half in- made it into CONCACAF’s Donovan, Brian Ching (Jozy estadounidense Tim tres minutos tuvo una de observó el partido en una jury time, Bradley took a final round of qualifying. Altidore, 83). Howard. El defensa del sus oportunidades más barra de la capital. “Hay Barcelona se perderá el claras de gol, con un remate tanta presión que no próximo partido del hex- de Giovani Dos Santos que pueden ganar, tuvieron Mundial: El Salvador rescata al final empate 2-2 agonal contra Costa Rica. Howard atajó con las varias oportunidad para La derrota podría ser la piernas. anotar pero no pudieron ante Trinidad sentencia para el técnico Eriksson volvió a terminar la jugada”. Por DIEGO MENDEZ de México, Sven-Goran apostar por el juvenil Equipo: EEUU: Tim SAN SALVADOR, el 11 triunfales en la búsqueda de al lanzar el Eriksson, cuyo Giovani en el ataque, pero Howard, Frankie Hejduk, de febrero del 2009 (AP): su segundo mundial balón desempeño ha sido aparte de su intervención a Oguchi Onyewu, Carlos Con dos goles de Osael consecutivo después de fuera. duramente criticado por comienzos del partido y Bocanegra, Heath Pearce, Romero de tiro libre al filo Alemania 2006. El Salvador Romero las recientes actuaciones algunos chispazos, el DaMarcus Beasley, Clint de la hora, El Salvador regresó a una fase final de dio el de la selección. El “Tri” delantero del Tottenham no Dempsey, Sacha Kljestan rescató el miércoles un las eliminatorias después de primer aviso del empate al perdió 1-0 ante un equipo generó muchas ocasiones (Ricardo Clark, 86), empate 2-2 ante Trinidad y 12 años de ausencia. anotar el primer gol en un tiro de Suecia repleto de de peligro. Giovani hizo Landon Donovan, Brian Tobago en el arranque del Trinidad se mostró mejor libre, mediante un potente suplentes en su más dupla con Nery Castillo, Ching (Jozy Altidore, 83), hexagonal final de la en la primera parte ante una disparo sobre la valla, que reciente fogueo, y se que salió lesionado a los Michael Bradley. CONCACAF rumbo al selección salvadoreña que, dejó sin oportunidad al clasificó al hexagonal a 36. MEXICO: Oswaldo Mundial del 2010. a pesar de su esfuerzo y la guardameta Clayton Ince. duras penas por diferencia Estados Unidos se Sánchez, Rafael Márquez, Romero anotó en el cuarto incansable labor de sus En el cuarto minuto del de goles. apoderó del balón después Ricardo Osorio, Carlos minuto del descuento el gol jugadores, no pudo pasar la descuento y el penúltimo del Estados Unidos no del primer cuarto de hora Salcido, Aaron Galindo, del empate, luego de barrera defensiva impuesta partido, Romero marcó el pierde en su feudo ante con las subidas de Leandro Augusto, Pável conseguir el primer tanto a por los trinitarios. segundo tanto, despertando México desde hace una DaMarcus Beasley y la Pardo, Carlos Ochoa, los 82. Edwards abrió la cuenta el alarido de unos 30.000 afi- década, y el miércoles velocidad y astucia de Alberto Medina (Sinha, Carlos Edwards había con un disparo desde fuera cionados, entre ellos el volvió a demostrar que es Landon Donovan. 60), Giovani Dos Santos sorprendido a los seis del área que se fue pegado al presidente Tony Saca. Entre el mandamás de la Un tiro libre de (Omar Bravo, 72), Nery minutos con un derechazo poste derecho dejando sin los invitados figuró el CONCACAF. Su próximo Donovan a los 22 minutos Castillo (Israel Martínez, desde fuera del área y oportunidad al guardameta presidente de la CONCACAF partido es contra El Sal- acarició un palo, y nueve Dwight Yorke consiguió el salvadoreño Juan José Jack Warner. 34 minutos). segundo de penal a los 26. Gómez. El arbitro mexicano vador. después, Sánchez salvó su Arbitro: Carlos Batres El Salvador y Trinidad Tras el tanto, los locales Marcos Antonio Rodríguez El primer gol portería en un remate de (Honduras). sumaron su primer punto en no bajaron la guardia y mostró tarjetas amarillas a los el primero de 10 choques de siguieron buscando huecos trinitarios a Yorke, Chris Quintanilla, Osael Romero, la fase final de la para ingresar al área Birchall, Carlos Thomas, Cristian Castillo, Rudis CONCACAF que definirá en caribeña. Keon Daniel. Corrales (Rodolfo Zelaya, 46). octubre tres clasificados El Salvador no terminaba En la segunda fecha del TRINIDAD: Claytion directos al mundial del 2010. de armar su línea defensiva 28 de marzo, El Salvador Ince; Aklie Edwards, Carlos El cuarto puesto irá a un cuando Stern John fue recibirá a Estados Unidos y Edwards, Keyeno Thomas repechaje con el quinto de derribado dentro del área y Trinidad a Honduras. (Makan Hislop, 11), Keon Sudamérica. 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PSA announces 2009 camps and tournaments Lorain: Brad Sports Park, will feature a nutritional program Benefit Baile Friedel’s Premier Soc- the most modern methods and plan, and a strength cer Academies has an- in coaching, strength, and conditioning pro- nounced its roster of conditioning and nutri- gram and plan. All pro- in Memory of 2009 summer camps tion used at top profes- grams implemented dur- and tournaments: sional clubs around the ing the residential camp PRE-PSA Camp: Two world. As an added bo- will prepare individual Margie Guillen Pre-PSA Camps are of- nus, players (boys) par- players for the experi- fered for boys and girls, ticipating in the camp will ence of playing at the ages 6-12. The Pre-PSA be evaluated and consid- collegiate level from all When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, 7:00PM to Midnight Camps (June 8-12 and ered for the PSA Develop- aspects of training, Where: Ohio Army National Guard August 17-21 both at ment Academy Residen- match competition and 925 Research Drive (off Arlington Ave.) the PSA Campus) are tial Camp (July 13-17). overall fitness to start designed to give the PSA High School Girls their season at the top of Toledo, Ohio next generation of soc- Team Camp: The Girls High their game. cer players an educa- School team camp (July 6- PSA Fever 5 Futbol Please come celebrate with family and friends in remembrance tional, fun and exciting 10 at the PSA Campus) is Tournament: The third training experience that now offered for six (6) annual 5-v-5 tourna- of Margie’s love for “Old School” music that made her the life is second to none. An teams in preparation for ment (June 13-14 at of the party. There will be raffles, prizes, pop, snacks. BYOB. emphasis on proper their upcoming fall season. Lorain County Commu- technique is the pri- Each team will receive nity College) is now ac- $10 tickets purchased by contacting 419-250-4516 or 567-249-4190. mary objective pro- training from top-level cepting team registra- vided by some of the coaches, focusing on tech- tions. Registration best instructors in the nical, tactical, physical and deadline is May 21. game. The June camp is psychological training. PSA World Youth designed to prepare PSA Development Tournament presented Obituaries young players for their Academy Boys Residen- by Swiss TTP: The sec- SANDRA CARDONA RODRÍGUEZ summer tournament tial Camp: This residen- ond-annual, invite-only Sandra Cardona Rodríguez, 61, of Houston, TX passed away February 7, 2009, schedule. The August tial camp (July 13-17) is tournament will be con- after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Sandi was born camp is designed to be available for boys, ages tested at the PSA Cam- September 10, 1947, in Monterrey, México. She was the be- a pre-season tune-up 13-18, offering each pus August 1-9. Eight (8) loved eldest daughter of the late Juan P. and Teresa C. Martínez. for the fall season. player top-level coaching teams from around the She came to the United States with her parents in 1954 and spent PSA Future Stars in a true professional en- world have been invited her school years in the Whitehouse and Monclova area. She Camp/Goalkeepers/ vironment at the $11 mil- to compete over eight attended Anthony Wayne High School and was one of the first graduates of Penta County Vocational School. Upon gradua- Strikers: PSA and CASA lion PSA Campus. This days in one of the top Rodriguez tion she was hired as a secretary with Jeep. Later she worked for (Cleveland Alliance camp will provide profes- tournaments in the Toledo Stamping before moving to Houston in 1981 where she worked for MBCI/ Soccer Association – sional coaching sessions, United States. NCI for over 27 years. She was a devoted member of the Catholic Daughters of www.cleveland- America and St. James the Apostle Catholic Church of Spring, TX. She was an alliancesoccer.com) extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be have teamed up to offer greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Richard R. Rodríguez a training experience and her children, Gina Martínez, Adam and Sara Rodríguez, Laura (Louis) Ortiz for boys and girls, ages and Daniel (Misty) Rodríguez; brothers, John (Dolores) Martínez, Mario (Josie) 11-18. This camp, June Martínez, Arnold Martínez and sisters, Myrna (Matt) Fellers and Irene (Bill) 15-19 at Lost Nation Blessing; 9 grandchildren; 7 nieces and nephews; as well as extended family in both México and Ohio. She was preceded in death by parents, Juan and Teresa; brother, Oscar Cardona and son, Richard G. Rodríguez.

REV. AGUSTIN SERRANO Rev. Agustin Serrano, age 58, of Lorain, OH, died on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Avon Oaks Nursing Facility, following a lengthy illness. He was born on August 30, 1950, in Humacao, Puerto Rico. He graduated from Annarocket High School in Puerto Rico. He then attended Bible College at Templo Emmanuel. He was welcomed to Lorain in 1968 by the late Rev. Pablo Reyes, who introduced him to the Salvation of Christ. Later, he became an ordained minister under the sponsorship of his brother, Rev. Miguel Serrano. Together, Agustin and his brother took over the Iglesia Pentecostal Cristo Misionera, where he was co- pastor for almost 30 years. One of his biggest accomplishments was being the co- founder of Ministerio De Acción. He was employed at Hall’s Garden Center before going to work at the Lorain Ford Assembly Plant as a laborer, retiring in 1999 with 30 years of service. After retirement, he worked at Manco for a few years before fully enjoying his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, reading, fishing and espe- cially traveling. He always enjoyed being with his family. Surviving is his wife of 35 years, Inez Serrano (née Rivera); three sons, Agustin Jr., Sammy and Jimmy, all of Lorain; brothers, Luis, Pablo, Julio, Cirilo, Rev. Miguel Serrano, and Felix, all of Lorain; a sister, Carmen Sánchez, of Cupey, Puerto Rico; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nazario and Francisca (née Rivera) Serrano, both in 1979; an infant daughter in 1973 and an infant son in 1974.

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INAUGURACIÓN DEL PROGRAMA “DIRECTO A MÉXICO” Y APERTURA DEL CORREDOR MIGRATORIO PONTIAC, MICHIGAN – LUIS MOYA, ZACATECAS 28 febrero 2009

El Consulado de México en Detroit, Michigan, anuncia el lanzamiento del programa “Directo a México” con la apertura del primer corredor migratorio entre las ciudades de Pontiac, Michigan, y Luis Moya, Zacatecas. Group representation of CHIP, one of the sponsors of the PRCC, enjoyed helping “Directo a México” es un servicio para enviar dinero desde una cuenta en alguna institución financiera a worthy cause. en Estados Unidos a cualquier cuenta bancaria en México. Este servicio está acreditado por el Banco de México y el Banco de la Reserva Federal de los Estados Unidos.

Sólo se requiere que el banco de Estados Unidos esté registrado en el servicio de “Directo a México” A Report from Antonio Barrios, Chair of the y que la persona quien envía y quien recibe el pago tengan cuenta bancaria. El cliente que envía el dinero es quien paga la comisión por el servicio y los pagos se inician en dólares y el pago al beneficiario en México se realiza en pesos con un tipo de cambio sumamente competitivo en el PRCC mercado. The newly formed ing to its next fundraiser, donations of $5. The film Puerto Rican Culture Com- which is geared as an educa- will be shown on Sat Feb En Michigan, la Chief Pontiac Federal Credit Union forma parte de este programa que permitirá a la mittee just pulled off its tional piece for the entire 28, 2009 at the St. Joseph comunidad mexicana enviar dinero a México de forma confiable y segura a través de transferencias first fundraiser at Days Inn community. The PRCC is Center’s Gould Audito- de cuenta a cuenta por tan sólo $2.75 dls. on Feb. 6, 2009, in Lorain presenting a Movie Matinee, rium, at 205 West 20th St. Ohio. The hall was packed Lorain Ohio, 2nd floor. El corredor migratorio entre Pontiac y Luis Moya, Zacatecas, beneficiará a toda la comunidad a documentary about the zacatecana que vive en Michigan, quienes de forma más sencilla y económica podrán enviar dinero a with over a 100 guests and story of Puerto Rico and in- The PRCC is working to su comunidad de origen a través de Chief Pontiac Credit Union. sympathizers that flowed cluded is the story of the 65 organize the Puerto Rican from the wine to the cheese Infantry’s “Boriqueneers,” community of Lorain for La inauguración de este servicio será el próximo sábado 28 de febrero en el edificio dUenited and keep the many con- one the least known and the Spotlight Nationality Auto Workers (UAW), 670 East Walton, Pontiac, Michigan, 48340, de 12:00 a 4:00 p.m. versations going well af- highly decorated combat during the International ter closing time. units. Festival & Bazaar slated for Para este evento, y por parte de México se contará con la presencia del Cónsul de México, señor The PRCC is now mov- The PRCC is asking for June 22, 2009. Vicente Sánchez Ventura y representantes del Banco del Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros, S.N.C. (BANSEFI); en el caso de la ciudad de Pontiac asistirán representantes de Chief Pontiac Federal Credit Union. West Toledo: 645 Griswold, Suite 830, Detroit, Michigan, 48226 (313) 964 4515 Ext. 22 www.sre.gob.mx/detroit Sylvania & Douglas 419.472.0700 También habrá mesas informativas del Consulado y de la Alianza para la Inclusión Económica (AIE), que es un programa del gobierno de México y de la Reserva Federal de Chicago para la promoción Oregon: de la educación financiera gratuita. 2072 Woodville Rd. 419.693.6695 Para mayor información, sobre “Directo a México” puede consultar la siguiente dirección electrónica: http://www.directoamexico.com/ o comunicarse al Consulado de México en Detroit, MI: 313 964 4515 Ann Arbor: Ext. 22 ó 13 (www.sre.gob.mx/detroit). Next to Briarwood Mall Honest Homemade Mexican Food 734-327-0500 LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 TOLEDO 419-870-6565 DETROIT 313-729-4435 LORAIN 440-320-8221 Página 14 La Prensa February/febrero 20, 2009

COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC MEXICAN MUTUAL SOCIETY IS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT CLINICIAN LOOKING FOR LITTLE GIRLS OF meeting will take place: Regular Meeting of the “MEXICAN DESCENT” FROM AGES OF 5 to Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Thursday Febru- Unison is seeking Community Psychiatric Sup- 9 yrs of age to vie for title of Little Queen of the Cinco ary 19, 2009, 9:30 AM, at: Rhodes State Office portive Treatment Clinicians to provide community de Mayo Parade & Dance in Lorain OH. The Tower, 30 E. Broad Street, Lobby Hearing Room, support services to adults with serious and persis- celebration will be on May 2, 2009, takes place at the Columbus, OH 43215. At this meeting, OCRC tent mental illness. Responsibilities will include Sacred Heart Church Hall where she will be Commissioners will hear arguments from parties of duties such as assessment of client needs, assist- crowned. The contest begins Feb 14, 2009. Call discrimination complaints and will rule on cases ing in the development of the treatment plan, coor- Marie Leibas @ 440-288-0144 for further details and that have undergone investigation in one of the dination of the treatment plan, crisis management to sign up. The Cinco de Mayo celebration begins w/ agency’s six regional offices. and stabilization, advocacy and outreach, educa- a parade. All organizations, dance & ethnic groups, bands, drill teams, cars, politicians, International tion and mental health interventions addressing the Princess’s, etc are welcome to be in the parade. Call Toledo’s Refuse Collection Leaps mental illness. David Flores @ 440-277-0078 to participate. Forward Week of Feb. 16, 2009: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology Due to the President’s Day holiday on Monday, and a valid driver’s license required. Ohio counselor Looking for Lawn Crew & Landscape Toledo’s refuse collection will once again “LEAP” or social worker license and experience preferred. Leaders forward next week. Citizens are encouraged to Send or fax résumé with cover letter to: visit the City of Toledo’s Web site at • Must have a clean driving record. www.toledo.oh.gov, where they will find informa- • Must pass a drug test and background check. tion and calendars detailing when their trash/ • Must have 3 years experience working on a recycling will be picked up. Citizens can enter lawn & landscape crew. their address to find their scheduled refuse pickup day. Questions can be addressed to Solid • Must speak English. Waste Commissioner Julian Highsmith at 419- Human Resources - CPST 936-2510. 1425 Starr Avenue • Housing, if needed will be provided. Toledo, OH 43605 Fax 419.936.7574 Email Résumé: [email protected] Community Organizer Email: [email protected] Fax Resume: 586-463-6130 Non-profit organization’s winning track record has resulted in expansion of our community orga- EOE nizing effort. The ideal candidate will mobilize UNITED LAWNSCAPE, INC. residents to take an active role in obtaining re- sources or solving problems in their neighborhood CLINICAL THERAPIST - Esta en busca de: through united action. We provide training and HOME-BASED/CHILDREN Patrones y empleados para el pasto, patrones y competitive salary and benefits. Send résumé to empleados para plantar arboles, chóferes con CDL, UN, 3106 Lagrange Street, Toledo, OH 43608. EOE Clinical Therapist needed to provide short-term mecanicos, Sweep Drivers, empleados para fetelizar therapy to children and families in community con licencia. settings. Qualified candidates must have strong Buscamos empleados motivados con Resident Manager clinical skills including the ability to make clinical experiencia. Queremos que vengan y sean parte de decisions and assessments along with knowledge nuestro equipo. Neighborhood Properties, Inc., a leader in the of therapeutic principles and practices and strong Para las personas que estan interesadas en State of Ohio in Supported Housing, seeks to fill a group process skills. cualquier de estas posiciónes, por favor de venir a Resident Manager – Supportive Housing part- nuestro OPEN HOUSE los siguiente días 2/21 y 3/ time position. This is an hourly, on-site position and Masters degree and LSW or LPC required. 7/09 de las 8:00 a.m. hasta las 2:00 P.M. may require a schedule consisting of non-traditional LISW or LPCC preferred. Nuestra oficina esta localizada en 62170 Van hours. Hours worked per week average 24 - 32 Send or fax résumé with cover letter to: Dyke, Washington Twp., MI 48094. hours.

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DJ José ‘Pepe’ Rivera kept music just right and acted as MC during the evening A Report from Antonio Barrios, Chair of the PRCC The newly formed Puerto Rican Culture Committee just Miriam Rosa & Marilyn Barrios created gift pulled off its first fundraiser at baskets for the silent auction at PRCC Wine & Days Inn on Feb. 6, 2009, in Lorain Ohio. The hall was Cheese Evening. packed with over a 100 guests and sympathizers that flowed from the wine to the cheese and keep the many conversations going well after closing time. The PRCC is now moving to its next fundraiser, which is geared as an educational piece for the entire community. The PRCC is presenting a Movie Matinee, a documentary about the story of Puerto Rico and Mundial: EEUU define sedes para eliminatoria included is the story of the 65 El 11 de febrero del 2009 (AP): El miércoles, Estados Unidos se impuso a México Infantry’s “Boriqueneers,” one por 2-0 en Columbus Ohio. the least known and highly Estados Unidos, que debutó el miércoles con el pie derecho en el hexagonal decorated combat units. The PRCC is asking for do- definitivo de las eliminatorias de la Concacaf, definió que Chicago, Utah y Wash- nations of $5. The film will be ington, D.C. serán las sedes de otros cotejos como local. shown on Sat Feb 28, 2009 at Los estadounidenses enfrentarán a Honduras el 6 de junio, en el Soldier Field de the St. Joseph Center’s Gould Chicago; se medirán a El Salvador en el Rio Tinto Stadium de Sandy, Utah, el 5 de Auditorium, at 205 West 20th septiembre, y recibirán a Costa Rica el 14 de octubre, en el RFK Stadium de la St. Lorain Ohio, 2nd floor. The PRCC is working to or- capital. ganize the Puerto Rican com- La Federación Estadounidense de Fútbol había anunciado ya que el duelo del 1 munity of Lorain for the Spot- Rose Roman, Tim Carrion, and Angel de abril contra Trinidad y Tobago se realizaría en el Reliant Stadium de Nashville, light Nationality during the In- Arroyo prepare the various wines for the Wine- Tenesí. Foto de parte de Rico Neller de La Prensa. ternational Festival & Bazaar Tasting event. slated for June 22, 2009.

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