October 15, 2010
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October 15, 2010
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October/octubre 15, 2010 Spanglish Weekly/Semanal 20 Páginas Vol. 48, No. 6 OCHLA recognizes Distinguished Latinos—Page 3 Castilleja/García Family Reunion, 10-10-10 DENTRO DENTRO:: LC Auditor Anita López con hijo at Greek-American Fest; see page 7 Michigan artist wins top ArtPrize award .......... 4 Hispanic Awareness at Cleveland State .......... 5 Ohio governor candidates clash on taxes, spending ........... 5 Horoscopes .................. 8 BGSU Lively Arts Calendar ................... 14 Obituaries ................. 14 Port Authority aquires historic Jeep Parkway 15 Mayores Senior Center Schedule .................... 15 Grant allows Law School Human Trafficking Clinic to open site in México .. 16 Classifieds ............. 17-19 LORAIN SALES: 440-320-8221 LORAIN SALES: 440-320-8221 FREE! w w w . l a p r e n s a 1. c o m LORAIN: TINTA CON SABOR Ohio’s Oldest & Largest Latino Weekly Check out our Classifieds! ¡Checa los Anuncios Clasificados! October/octubre 15, 2010 Spanglish Weekly/Semanal 20 Páginas Vol. 48, No. 6 EEUU ANUNCIA RECORD DE DEPORTACIONES EN EL 2010, Page 3 DENTRO DENTRO:: U.S. Reps. Luis Gutiérrez and Marcia L. Fudge urge immigration reform at Mt. Sinai Church. See story on page 3 by Arooj Ashraf. Michigan artist wins top ArtPrize award .......... 4 Hispanic Awareness at Cleveland State .......... 5 Ohio governor candidates clash on taxes, spending ........... 5 U.S. Americans support community colleges ... 6 Celebrating 100 years of scouting .................. 6 “Enough is enough,” says Auditor Anita López of her campaign for reelection: “It’s time to stop all the lies.” ......... 7 Horoscopes .................. 8 BGSU Lively Arts Calendar ................... 14 Obituaries ................. 14 Port Authority aquires historic Jeep Parkway 15 Mayores Senior Center Schedule .................... 15 Grant allows Law School Human Trafficking Clinic to open site in México .. 16 Classifieds ............. 17-19 ABOG ADO ABOGADO • Incapacidad/Disability • Beneficios del Seguro Social / SSI • Casos de Worker’s Compensation • Lesiones de Trabajo • Accidentes de Transito (auto, moto, camiones) • Lesiones serias y fatales • Bancarrota Patrick Merrick La consulta es GRATIS. Hablamos Español. 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Página 2 Puerto Rico extiende el plazo de validez de los certificados de nacimiento antiguos By Katie Laskey-Donovan, Esq. – Legal Aid staff Attorney El Gobernador de Puerto junio de 2010 hasta al 30 Rico, Luís Fortuño de octubre, 2010. recientemente extendió el Las personas que plazo de validez de los tengan certificados de certificados de nacimiento nacimiento emitidos anpuertorriqueños emitidos tes del 1º de enero de 2010 antes del 1º de julio de 2010, pueden preguntarle al hasta el 30 de octubre de BMV que documentos 2010. alternativos pueden Antes, la fecha de presentar para probar su expiración de los identidad. A partir del 31 certificados de nacimiento de octubre de 2010, el estaba marcada para el 30 BMV solo aceptará copias de septiembre de 2010. En certificadas de diciembre de 2009, Puerto certificados de Rico pasó una ley que nacimiento puertorequería que los rriqueñas que hayan sido certificados de nacimiento emitidas en o después del antiguos fuesen 1º de julio de 2010. invalidados para prevenir Si usted está teniendo el hurto de identidad. dificultad obteniendo su Para obtener mayor tarjeta de identificación información visite o su licencia de conducir www.pr.gov o llame al 1- del BMV debido a su 866-842-6765 para certificado de nacimiento presentar una solicitud puertorriqueño, llama a para obtener el nuevo La Sociedad de Ayuda certificado de nacimiento Legal de Cleveland al 1puertorriqueño. 888-817-3777 o participe La Dirección de de uno de nuestros Vehículos de Ohio (BMV) próximos talleres aceptará como prueba de gratuitos de identidad certificados de asesoramiento legal. n a c i m i e n t o Puede ver la lista de puertorriqueños emitidos talleres en entre el 1º de enero al 30 de www.lasclev.org. La Prensa October/octubre 15, 2010 Survey: Latinos still strongly support Democrats By SUZANNE GAMBOA, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON,D.C.,Oct. turnout would be a slight in5, 2010 (AP): In a year when crease in turnout over 2008. Democrats are struggling to But midterm turnout for all energize supporters, Latino voters generally is lower than voters appear significantly in presidential years. In 2006, less motivated than the rest of about 32 percent of eligible the U.S. to cast election bal- Latino voters showed up at the lots even though two-thirds polls. “Even though they say they of Latino registered voters say they’ll vote Democratic in plan to vote, many things may their congressional race, a Pew get in the way of actually turnHispanic Center study found. ing out to vote,” Lope said. About 19.3 million Latinos, The center’s national survey, released Tuesday, found the nation’s largest minority 51 percent of Latino regis- group, are eligible to vote, Pew tered voters were absolutely Hispanic estimates. Two of certain they would vote— every three live in California, compared with 70 percent of Texas, Florida, or New York. Latinos voted more than 2U.S. voters—and 65 percent of Latino voters planned to to-1 for Obama in 2008. But the support the Democrat in their sagging economy and outrage congressional district, com- among some voters has the pared with 47 percent of U.S. Democratic Party concerned about a general apathy among voters. They are pledging that its core supporters and some support even though only 26 newer and independent voters. Latino voter turnout is genpercent of the voters said the policies of President Barack erally lower than for U.S. regisObama’s administration tered voters overall. But the have helped Latinos. Thir- Latino share of all voters inteen percent said the creased from 6 percent in 2004 administration’s policies to 7.4 percent in 2008, accordhurt Latinos, while 51 per- ing to Pew Hispanic’s data. cent said they had no effect. Nearly half of Latino eligible “The Latino vote appears voters say they voted in 2008. Some have suggested to continue to strongly identify with the Democratic Latino voters would stay home Party,” said Mark Lope, Pew because of lack of action on Hispanic Center’s associate immigration reform legislation by the Obama administration. director. A 51 percent Latino voter However, an Arizona immigra- tion law and the Obama administration’s attempt to thwart may also serve as rallying points for get-out-the-vote drives among Latinos. Ben Monterroso, executive director of Mi Familia Vota, said his group is targeting new Latino voters in Texas, Arizona, and Colorado who are less likely go vote. Mi Familia Vota is a group trying to increase Latino voting numbers. “Neighborhoods where we are working, from Houston to Phoenix, Yuma to Denver, we have seen the Latino community being interested in the elections out of the outrage” over Arizona’s immigration law and anger over largely Republican votes against legislation that would have given many young people brought to the country illegally by their parents a chance to become legal U.S. residents. Immigration did not rank as a top voting issue for Latino registered voters in the Pew Hispanic survey. It came in fifth behind education, jobs, health care, and the federal budget deficit. But two-thirds of registered Latino voters say that have talked about the immigration issue with someone they know in the past year. Those who had were more motivated to vote, the survey found. The Pew Hispanic Center’s survey also found: • Thirty-eight percent of Latino voters whose primary language is Spanish are absolutely certain to vote this year. • Republican Latino registered voters are more likely than Democratic Latino registered voters to say they have given the election quite a lot of thought, 44 percent versus 28 percent. • Among Latino registered voters who identify with or lean toward the Republican Party, 18 percent say the GOP is better for Latinos than the Democratic Party, while 60 percent say they see no difference. The Pew Hispanic Center survey is based on telephone interviews done Aug. 17 through Sept. 19 by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS) with 1,375 Latinos ages 18 and older. Of those surveyed, 618 were registered voters. Some interviews were conducted in Spanish. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3.3 percentage points for the sample of all Latinos, plus or minus 4.88 for registered voters. http:// Online: www.pewhispanic.org • Spider man lo v es these W e bs .la pr ensa1.com, www .v ocesla tinas .com .e-la pr ensa.com • bs:: www lov www.la .lapr prensa1.com, www.v .vocesla oceslatinas tinas.com .com,, and www www.e-la .e-lapr prensa.com LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 October/octubre 15, 2010 www.laprensa1.com Republican opposes México’s participation in immigration appeal PHOENIX, Oct. 5, 2010 (AP): Arizona GOP Gov. Jan Brewer is opposing a court ruling that lets other countries file a friend-ofthe-court brief in her appeal of a decision that put parts of the state’s new immigration law on hold. Mexico and 10 other Latin American countries were granted permission by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to present their viewpoints. Brewer’s lawyers told the appeals court that the opinions of foreign countries have no bearing on whether the law is constitutional. The governor says she was offended that foreign governments were meddling in a domestic legal dispute. México was joined in its brief by Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Paraguay and Peru. Immigration law challengers want to voice opinions Oct. 5, 2010 (AP): Groups that challenged Arizona’s new immigration law are asking a federal appeals court to let them file friend-of-thecourt briefs in an appeal of a ruling that put parts of the law on hold. Civil rights groups, a Phoenix police officer, a Latino clergy group, and others asked for permission to make filings that will urge the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco to uphold the ruling. Gov. Jan Brewer is appealing the ruling that arose from the U.S. Justice Department’s challenge to the law. The groups seeking to file the briefs include the American Civil Liberties Union, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund and the League of United Latin American Citizens. EEUU anuncia récord de deportaciones en el 2010 Por SUZANNE GAMBOA WASHINGTON, D.C., el 6 de octubre del 2010 (AP): Cerca de la mitad de las casi 393.000 personas deportadas el año pasado habían cometido delitos graves, de acuerdo con estadísticas del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional. Al deportar a 392.863 personas, la Agencia de Control de Aduanas e Inmigración casi llega a su meta de 400.000 para el año fiscal del 2010 que terminó el 30 de septiembre. Pero el total está por encima de las 389.834 deportaciones del 2009. “Ha sido otro año que hemos roto marcas en la Agencia de Aduanas e Inmigración”, dijo el miércoles la secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Janet Napolitano, durante una conferencia de prensa. De los deportados por delitos graves, el 33% eran autores de crímenes como asesinatos, violaciones y narcotráfico, indicaron las autoridades. Más de 1.000 habían sido declarados culpables de homicidio, unos 6.000 por delitos sexuales, 45.000 por delitos por drogas, y 28.000 por manejar en estado de ebriedad, indicaron las autoridades de inmigración. En el año fiscal 2010, la agencia también arrestó a 197.000 inmigrantes que no habían cometido delitos graves, cerca de 56.051 menos que el año anterior, de acuerdo con estadísticas obtenidas por la AP. El departamento anunció algunos de los totales y otras cifras 28 días antes de las elecciones de noviembre, en la que los demócratas enfrentan la posibilidad de perder sus mayorías en el Congreso. Parte de la información fue publicada previamente en el blog del departamento. Aparte de las deportaciones, la agencia de inmigración también auditó más de 2.200 empleadores en el año fiscal pasado. Como resultado, prohibió la concesión gubernamental, por tiempo limitado, a 97 empresas, y 49 personas. Este año la agencia también cobró multas por más de 6,9 millones de dólares, en comparación a los 1,33 millones del año pasado. Las cortes dieron multas por otros 30 millones. Los reporteros de The Associated Press Eileen Sullivan y E.J. Támara contribuyeron a este despacho. En internet: Departamento de Seguridad Nacional: http:/ /www.dhs.gov Page 3 OCHLA recognizes Distinguished Latino Ohioans Columbus, Oct. 14, 2010: The Ohio Latino Affairs Commission (OCHLA) will present its annual Governor’s Distinguished Hispanic Awards, a yearly event to recognize and honor those individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the professional or community service endeavors, and who serve as role models for the growing Latino communities in Ohio. The Awards gala will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus on October 14, 2010. According to the Commission, OCHLA’s Distinguished Hispanic Ohioans have taken the challenge with determination and creativity, working tenaciously to ensure that their communities become a better place not only for Latinos, but for everyone. “Nuestra Familia” Awardees are non-Latino individuals or organizations that have gone the extra mile to make certain inclusion, participation and engagement of Latinos is taking place in Ohio, and who are committed to long term partnerships to make Ohio a welcoming place to all people. This year, the Governor’s Distinguished Hispanic Awards will also have the honor to present recognitions to eight Latino veterans for Military Service of Distinction. “According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are 11,000 Latino veterans in Ohio. It is important to acknowledge these Latinos who have honorably served our country and continue to be deeply engaged in service, mentoring, and leadership within our communities,” Saturday, October 16 Autumn is awesome at The Toledo Zoo! Throughout the day, the Zoo will present games, music and magic in one fantastic fall festival. Get all the details at www.toledozoo.org/fur! stated Mary Santiago, Chair of the Commission. Distinguished Hispanic Ohioans, Nuestra Familia Awardees,and Military Service of Distinction include: Judge Keila Cosme ~ Toledo Rachael Vélez ~ Lorain Vanessa Villa/ Grupo Alma de México ~ Lorain Amanda Ruiviejo Pastor ~ Cuyahoga Falls Diana del Rosario ~ Strongsville Nereida (Rita) López ~ Campbell Tom Lianez ~ Zanesville Lorena Mora-Mowry ~ Cincinnati Mike Robinson ~ Loveland Jack Gallon ~ Toledo Leonard DeLuca ~ Lorain Kent State ~ Kent SummitLorain Project Sheriff Drew Alexander ~ Canton Chief Celestino Rivera ~ Lorain Robert Hoskinson ~ Columbiana Honda of America ~ Marysville Cincinnati Reds Community Fund ~ Cincinnati Cincinnati Public Schools, Mary Ronan ~ Cincinnati Ismael (Izzy) Ortiz ~ Corporal, US Marine Corps ~ Toledo Celestino Rivera ~ Sergeant, US Army ~ Lorain Robert Torres ~ Sergeant, US Marine Corps ~ Canton Miguel Cora ~ Specialist, US Army ~ Cleveland Heights Richard García ~ Sergeant, US Army ~ Reynoldsburg Felix Huertas ~ Captain, US Air Force ~ Reynoldsburg José “Rafi” Rodríguez~ Colonel (Retired), US Air Force ~ Beavercreek The keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Rosita López, a nationally recognized Latina leader and educator. The Ohio Latino Awards is an event open to the entire community. The cost for Gala dinner is $65 per person, with a reception starting promptly at 5:30 pm, followed by the Program and Dinner at 6:30 pm. Registration for the event is available online at: http://www.eeindex.com For questions regarding this event, please contact 614466-8333. The Ohio Latino Affairs Commission (OCHLA) is an organization that advises state government on issues affecting Latino Ohioans, connects the diverse Latino communities across the state, and builds the capacity of community organizations so they may better serve the fast growing Latino population of Ohio. Reps. Gutiérrez and Fudge urge immigration reform By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent United States Congress- migration for America said man Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL) and the rift between supporters of Congresswoman Marcia L. the DREAM Act and CIR Fudge (D- OH, 11th District) needs to be addressed. “Many met with 250 members of the dreamers are upset; they are Latino and African-Ameri- tired of waiting and want can communities at Mt. Sinai something done now,” said Church on Oct. 11, 2010. Herrera. Gutiérrez said the Latino Gutiérrez said if CIR does community needs to find al- not pass, the goal and stratlies in its fight for immigra- egy should be changed to tion reform and hold Repub- immediately stop deportalicans, who blocked discus- tions and grant the 11 million sion on the DREAM Act, currently in the country Temaccountable. He said Pres. porary Protective Status until Barack Obama won the elec- complete reform can be untion by campaigning on im- dertaken. migration reform and was He said four million U.S. able to attract two million born children should not have Latino voters. “If he wants to to live in constant fear of bewin re-election, he will have ing separated from their parto do something,” Gutiérrez ents. Opponents of immigrasaid. tion reform want the moveComprehensive Immi- ment to be tired and flatter, gration Reform has little said Gutiérrez, “It isn’t an opchance of being brought up tion for you; as long as 1,100 this year, but he is hopeful people are deported every day, the DREAM Act will be dis- children lose their Mom or cussed during lame duck ses- Dad, families are destroyed.” sions after the Nov. 2 elecFudge said the commutions. “Fifty-seven Demo- nity should maintain enthucrats stood up and voted in siasm for immigration reform, favor of the DREAM Act, not “Stay the course, do not be a single Republican did.” discouraged.” She said the Questioned by an audi- rally being organized on ence member on why the Columbus Day [observed] DREAM Act has not been was not coincidence, “When introduced as a stand-alone Columbus accidently landed bill, Gutiérrez said it would here he started immigration be a tragedy if only a portion that is unstoppable.” She said of those undocumented can immigration reform is the be helped. He added activ- Civil Rights movement of this ists should thank allies in era. Congress for their efforts and Herrera said hosting the speak out clearly and loudly event at Mt. Sinai is a great at Republican rallies too. “Go proactive step in building to Senator Voinovich’s of- partnerships between Latinos fice and bring the same an- and the African-American ger, passion and energy that community; “Hispanics must you are displaying here.” support them in causes imRubén Castilla Herrera, portant to their community Ohio Director of Reform Im- as well.” La Prensa—Michigan Página 4 Michigan artist wins top ArtPrize award GRAND RAPIDS, Oct. 7, 2010 (AP): The $250,000 grand prize in the second annual ArtPrize competition was awarded Thursday night to a Grand Rapids artist and his massive penciled drawing depicting U.S. Cavalry officers. Chris LaPorte’s 8-by28-foot “Cavalry, American Officers, 1921,” was picked following two weeks of public voting. He said winning was an “overwhelming” experience, and was appreciative of the public response. “People expressed very personal things that they felt were connected to viewing the piece,” LaPorte told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. “Many people said they had come back four and five times, that each time it elicited something new.” The second-place award of $100,000 went to Mia Tavonatti from Santa Ana, Calif., for “Svelata” and the third-place award of $50,000 went to Beili Liu of Austin, Texas, for “Lure/Wave, Grand Rapids.” They were among 10 works that received a total of $449,000 decided by the public, which was conducted online and by cell phone through “American Idol”-style voting. Six works also won awards of $5,000 each. “Cavalry” is a representation of the soldiers, their legacy and “the countless organization of pencil marks that make up a composition,” LaPorte wrote in a description of the work, which was displayed at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. “It is about the process of drawing, and also a portrait of these men who must have survived horrific events to preserve what we experience today,” he wrote. The work will become part of the ArtPrize collection and be made available for loan to art institutions, organizers said. LaPorte said no decision had been made about what to do with the prize money, but he said it should allow him and his girlfriend to make more ambitious artwork. He said he also expected to be able to pay of some debts. LaPorte operates a fine arts studio and was one of more than 1,713 artists from 21 countries who displayed their works at 192 venues in and around downtown Grand Rapids. ArtPrize opened Sept. 22 and ends Sunday. More than 465,500 votes were cast in the competition, including 16,905 in the final round. In 2009, more than 334,000 votes were cast. Online: ArtPrize: http:/ /www.artprize.org 5 killed, 4 injured in crash in southeast Michigan GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP, Oct. 10, 2010 (AP): Five people were killed and four others seriously injured Sunday when a car crossed the median of a busy southeastern Michigan expressway and struck an SUV, authorities say. The crash happened about 3:30 p.m. on U.S. 23 in Livingston County’s Green Oak Township, just south of Brighton and about 30 miles northwest of Detroit. Authorities closed the highway for about four hours. Three people were dead at the scene and two others died at a hospital, the township police department said in a news release. Police said the accident happened when a northbound Toyota Prius with four teenagers in it crossed the median and hit a southbound Chevrolet Blazer carrying five people. Police said those killed were the driver of the Prius; a 19-year-old Okemos woman and an 18-year-old Williamston woman who were passengers in that car; a 62-year-old Fremont, Ohio, woman who was driving the Blazer; and a 56-year-old man who was a passenger in the SUV. Three children in the sport utility vehicle—ages 10, 5 and 3—were among those seriously injured, police said. An 18-year-old Okemos man who was in the Prius also was seriously injured, police said. Police did not release the names of those involved in the accident. They also did not say if the occupants of the SUV were related. Deputy fire Chief Kevin Gentry told the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus that heavy equipment had to be used to remove six of the people. Police said a portable fire extinguisher was used to put out a small fire in the SUV, which was smoking when authorities arrived. The crash happened near several homes. “I heard brakes squealing and I knew something was going to happen because it was so loud, and then ‘Bang!”’ neighbor Betty Max told WDIV-TV. “And then you saw the car just rolling through the air. It was just awful.” State police said the expressway reopened about 7:30 p.m. October/octubre 15, 2010 Gov. candidates meet in only debate By KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN, AP Political Writer WIXOM, Oct. 10, 2010 sharing technology in semicon(AP): The two men running for ductors with Chinese compagovernor stuck to familiar nies. “Engaging China is one themes in their only debate Sunday, with Democrat Virg thing, and shipping jobs” there Bernero accusing Republican is another, said Bernero, 46. Rick Snyder of benefiting fi- “The economic development nancially while his compa- that Mr. Snyder engages in is nies laid off U.S.-American primarily for him and his workers and Snyder accusing friends.” Snyder’s campaign proBernero of being a career poliduced a release from Discera tician flinging lies. “My opponent has sent President and CEO Bruce Diahundreds of job overseas,” mond saying the company’s Bernero said. “The workers, China office employs five they had the option to stand in people, noting that none of the unemployment line. What those were jobs eliminated in the United States. Snyder first did you sacrifice?” Snyder, a 52-year-old said in the debate that Discera former Gateway Inc. execu- had no China operations, but tive and Ann Arbor venture told reporters afterward a handcapitalist, said it was time to ful of jobs were there. He defended his concern for look to the future and stop workers, saying he has given focusing on the negative. “We need to stop being employees at his venture capidivisive,” he said. “It’s time to tal companies a chance to own be inclusive and work to- stock and once picked up half the payroll costs to keep a gether.” A new poll released Sun- startup company afloat. That day showed Snyder with a 20- company, HealthMedia, was point lead just three weeks bought by Johnson & Johnson before the Nov. 2 election. in 2008 and employs about Bernero tried to use the debate 140 Michigan workers. The two men differed on to narrow the gap by making Snyder look like a business- how foreclosures should be man who has become person- handled in Michigan. Bernero ally wealthy while caring little has called for the freeze on foreabout workers at the compa- closures at three major banks— nies he has run or invested in. Ally Financial Inc.’s GMAC Snyder tried to paint Mortgage unit, Bank of Bernero as a “traditional poli- America Corp. and JPMorgan tician” who won’t make the Chase & Co.—to be extended changes necessary to lower to Michigan, even though so Michigan’s 13.1 percent un- few foreclosures go through employment jobs or end the court here. Snyder said he political partisanship and di- thought a blanket foreclosure moratorium would only worsen visiveness in Lansing. Snyder, Bernero and a trio the economic downturn, makof third-party candidates are ing it even harder to create jobs. running on Nov. 2 to succeed He said banks need to be held Democratic Gov. Jennifer accountable for wrongdoing, Granholm, who can’t run however. The three banks have halted again because of term limits. About 4 percent of voters in foreclosures in 23 states after the EPIC-MRA poll released evidence surfaced that their Sunday said they planned to employees or outside lawyers vote for a third-party candi- signed documents without readdate, while 49 percent back ing them or filed inaccurate Snyder and 29 percent back Bernero. Eighteen percent were undecided. During the hour-long debate, Bernero brought up the nearly 10,000 Gateway jobs that were shipped abroad while Snyder remained on Gateway’s board but after he left the computer maker’s management. Bernero also said a new company in which Snyder is an investor, Discera Inc., has set up an office in China and is paperwork. On the topic of economic development, Bernero said he has a record of working to attract more businesses to the Lansing area, pointing to 6,000 jobs added or retained in the five years he has been mayor. “I have $500 million in new development for my city, we have cranes in the air,” he said. Snyder said venture capital funds he has invested in startup companies are paying off for Michigan. His campaign said this summer that he has created about 400 jobs in the state and about 1,200 nationally, including at companies such as Discera, which has offices in Ann Arbor and San Jose, Calif. Both men said they would support civil unions. Bernero, whose gay brother died of AIDS in 1990 at the age of 29, also said he didn’t have a problem with gay marriage. Bernero said he supports abortion rights, and Snyder said he opposes abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the mother’s life. The debate took place at Detroit Public Television’s Wixom office without a studio audience. Debate sponsors and media watched on a large screen in a nearby room. Predictably, Democrats watching the debate said Bernero delivered some telling blows. Republicans said Snyder looked positive while Bernero looked desperate. Questions were asked by editorial page editors Nolan Finley of The Detroit News and Stephen Henderson of the Detroit Free Press. The Center for Michigan, a nonpartisan group based in Washtenaw County, hosted the debate. Voters who miss the debate Sunday night will be able to see it on the Internet at www.thecenterformichigan.net and http://www.mivote.org. DOS HERMANOS MARKET Tienda Mexicana • Motors • Transmissions • Alternators • Starters PARTS GALORE • Radiators • Batteries • Tires • Glass SELF SERVICE Open 7 Days Used Auto & Truck Parts Best Prices OVER 2000 VEHICLES at EACH LOCATION 136 E. Beecher St. Adrian, MI 49221 517- 264-5126 Productos mexicanos, carnicería, cervezas, pan todos los días. Los fines 412 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 de semana: carnitas, barbacoa, birria de chivo, tamales y mucho más. 734-487-8875 ACEPTAMOS CARDS. ENVIOS DE DINERO EN EEUU Y AL EXTRANJERO LITTLE LESLIE 124 S. 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Email [email protected] to subscribe • LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 La Prensa—Ohio October/octubre 15, 2010 Ohio governor candidates clash on taxes, spending By JULIE CARR SMYTH, AP Statehouse Correspondent TOLEDO, Oct. 7, 2010 (AP): Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and Republican challenger John Kasich are clashing over taxes in the final debate of what has become a tight race in recent weeks. Kasich says Strickland, the Democratic incumbent, raised taxes last year when he agreed to suspend a yearly income tax cut. Strickland denies that was a tax increase and says the move allowed $800 million to be spent on education. Polls have shown that Strickland has cut into his rival’s lead over the past month. The pair squared off Thursday in Toledo. Strickland criticized Kasich’s plan to eliminate Ohio’s income tax, saying it was a risky move that would force drastic cuts in state services. Kasich says the only way to turn around the state is to cut government spending and taxes. GOP leader criticizes Iott for Nazi uniform WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 10, 2010 (AP): A top congressional Republican is criticizing a House GOP candidate from Ohio who wore a Nazi uniform during reenactments of World War II battles. The Atlantic magazine reported last week that Ohio Republican Rich Iott has participated in the re-enactments wearing a Nazi Waffen-SS uniform since 2003. Iott says he has been a historical re-enactor in other venues for many years. Iott is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in Ohio’s 9th District (Toledo to Lorain). House Republicans’ No. 2 leader, Eric Cantor of Virginia, says he repudiates Iott’s actions and would not support someone who would do that. Cantor’s remarks came after Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida cited Iott as an example of GOP candidates she said are extreme. Cantor and Wasserman Schultz appeared on “Fox News Sunday.” See also: http:// www.laprensa1.com/Stories/2010/100810/rich.htm Strickland picks 7 people to oversee Ohio casinos COLUMBUS, Oct. 8, 2010 (AP): Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is appointing a Republican who backed his 2006 election and a veteran of the Cincinnati Police Department to a sevenmember commission to regulate the state’s new casino industry. The governor’s office on Friday said Charles “Rocky” Saxbe and Michael Bolte were among those picked for the commission of four Democrats and three Republicans. Saxbe will chair the group. Other members include Joseph Rugola, Vanessa Whiting, Jerry Chabler, William Kirkham, and Greta Russell. The posts pay $60,000 annually. By law, the commission must include an attorney, a certified public accountant, a person with law enforcement experience, and representation from counties where casinos will be built. Casinos approved by voters last year are planned in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Page 5 Hispanic Awareness at CSU includes Enrique Morones, founder of Border Angels By Arooj Ashraf, La Prensa Correspondent Cleveland State Univer- México to warn of the dansity celebrated Hispanic gers involved in crossing the Awareness Month with orders through smugglers. “Racism and ignorance many exciting programs that showcased art, culture, walk hand in hand,” said films and included lectures. Morones, and it is most easEnrique Morones, voted ily spotted on talk shows one of 100 Most Influen- that play on fear and exagtial Latinos in the U.S. by gerated claims. He said hate Hispanic Business Maga- groups such as Minute Men zine spoke about the plight need to be exposed and opof immigrants crossing the posed through peaceful U.S.- Mexican borders on means. “Of the 10,000 people who die each year I Oct. 6, 2010. He estimates 10,000 doubt you could name one.” people die each year, at- The Border Angel’s Website tempting to come to the maintains a list of names of U.S. with the majority of those who perished in the those deaths—fifty-two dessert. “First thing hate groups percent—taking place on do is they dehumanize,” he the Arizona border. “There has never been said, with myths such as imso much hate in this coun- migrant don’t pay taxes, try,” said Morones referring can’t learn English. He said to Arizona’s controversial many immigrants are bilinlaw Senate Bill 1070 and gual, willing to learn and the increase in hate crimes pay fines for the chance to throughout the country. earn conditional residence Such as the 2008 case of even if it takes 36 years. Luis Ramírez, a Mexican Educating the public and immigrant beaten to death dispelling myths is critical by a group of teenagers in in taking control of the imShenandoah, PA. “We held migration debate. Eloy García, a member a vigil for Luis and the perpetrators,” he said, adding: of the Christian Peacemak“They weren’t born that ers Teams (CPT) said the way; something along the anti-immigrant sentiment in way went wrong for them.” the U.S. is ironic since the Morones founded Bor- country was populated and der Angels; a non-profit built by immigrants. Speakfounded in 1986 that is ing at the Immigrant Supmost well known for pro- port Network on Sept. 28, viding aid, food, and water 2010, Eloy said racism at the border; and also or- should be identified and ganizes marches, educates called out. “When they use and monitors racial dis- terms like cockroaches it is crimination. The group easier to deport people,” he also does presentations and said. Immigration and Cusawareness campaigns in toms Enforcement (ICE) has increased deportations by 10 percent under the Obama administration, averaging 400,000 deportees a year. Morones said U.S. immigration system favors those of certain economic status, “My grandparents would not be able to obtain a visa today.” Pursuit of a better life brings migrants North; “I bet you have never seen an immigrant holding up a sign – will work for food – If you have they were born in America.” He expressed disappointment in the Obama administration’s lack of leadership on immigration reform. “I support intelligent border security,” said Morones, and added the border can never be completely sealed, nor should the U.S. aim for a homogenous society. García said the U.S. must adopt better policies towards Latin America, and having residents who understand the countries and issues will be an asset. “We don’t need more people talking about change, if we want change we have to create it.” He said immigration reform should be a unifying issue. 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Ally Financial Inc. and its He sent letters Wednes“It certainly seems likely GMAC Mortgage division, that other states will follow,” day to four major mortgage alleging the company vio- said Diane Thompson, coun- lenders and servicers in lated state fraud laws in han- sel at the National Consumer Ohio—JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and dling foreclosure cases. Law Center. The action could be the Three banks have halted Citigroup—to find out first in a wave of lawsuits foreclosures in 23 states af- more about their forecloby state regulators over ter evidence surfaced that sure processes. what appear to be wide- their employees or outside Also Wednesday, North spread problems in docu- lawyers signed documents Carolina’s attorney general ments used by the nation’s without reading them or said he began investigatlargest mortgage lenders. filed inaccurate paperwork. ing the state’s 15 largest Attorney General Rich- State and federal officials mortgage lenders in late ard Cordray said Wednes- have been ramping up pres- September amid questions day the alleged fraud could sure on the industry over about Ally policies. Attorney General Roy involve hundreds of fore- concerns about potential Cooper has asked each of closures in the state. The legal violations. lawsuit claims the Cordray is asking for civil the lenders to stop foreclocompany’s employees penalties of up to $25,000 sure proceedings during signed and filed false affi- for every violation of the the review. He wants the davits to mislead courts. state’s consumer laws and companies to show that Cordray called the alleged for the company to pay back their procedures comply fraud the “tip of an iceberg any financial losses to the with the law. Sanner reported from of industrywide abuse of homeowner. He also wants the foreclosure process.” the court to halt any Ally Columbus, Ohio. By DORIE TURNER, Associated Press Writer Oct. 5, 2010: The vast hoping to bring more attenmajority of U.S.-Americans tion to the often stigmatized feel it is better for some stu- schools. Obama wants the dents to go to community United States to have the highcollege instead of a four- est proportion of college year school, according to a graduates in the world by new poll by The Associated 2020. He’s got his work cut out Press and Stanford Univerfor him: Just 35 percent of sity released Tuesday. Respondents rated com- community college students munity colleges as excel- and 60 percent of students at lent or good at nearly the four-year institutions gradusame rate as four-year ate with diplomas each year, schools, showing Ameri- Kirst said. Larry Wyse of Archbold, cans are generally pleased with two-year colleges. Sev- Ohio, who was interviewed enty-one percent said it’s for the poll, said he gets frussometimes better for stu- trated with the mindset that dents to pursue a diploma or every student should attend a certificate from a two-year four-year college. The former school than aim to enter a public school teacher who has run a heating repair and four-year college. “That’s an important plumbing business for the last breakthrough,” said 27 years said trade workers Stanford researcher Michael like him are not viewed as Kirst. “But the results ought equitable with bankers or to be somewhat troubling to computer engineers. “Not every student who people who want to reform community colleges. If the graduates from high school public does not think there’s has the capability or the fia major problem with an in- nancial means or the intestistitution, it’s often difficult nal fortitude that it takes to to mobilize the political will complete a four-year degree,” said Wyse, who has a to change it.” The results come as Presi- bachelor’s degree in mathdent Obama and education ematics. “There are a lot of leaders from across the coun- skilled trade and technical try gather in Washington, service type jobs that are begD.C., this week for a summit ging for applicants.” In the poll, a much higher on community colleges, Celebrating 100 years of scouting Erie Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America, celebrated 100 years of Scouting with a Centennial Camporee held at Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon, October 9 -10, 2010. The Camporee was held around the inland lake area of the state park. More than 50 Boy Scout Troops were camping overnight, cooking their own food and participating in more than 44 different activities. Scouts participated in activities such as model airplanes, tomahawk throwing, fishing, chain saw carving, tanning, taxidermy, semaphore signaling, as- tronomy, geocaching, a climbi n g wall, nature center, ropemaking, Bosun’s Chair Relay, Catapul Tennis Ball, Caber Toss, Volleyball, Ham Radios, Archery, and Indian Lore. percent of blacks and Latinos—who are more likely than whites to enroll in a two-year college—say four-year schools are the better option. The numbers reveal a disconnect between where minority students want to go to college and where they often end up, Kirst said. Forty-three percent of minorities say it’s always better to try to get into a four-year college, compared with just 17 percent of whites. Overall, nearly 70 percent of respondents said the quality of education at community colleges is excellent or good. When asked whether colleges prepare students for the work force, 62 percent said yes for community colleges and 68 percent said yes for four-year schools. The poll was conducted Sept. 23-30 by Abt SRBI Inc. It involved telephone interviews with 1,001 adults nationwide, and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.9 percentage points. The poll was funded in part by a grant to Stanford from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. • ¡e-laprensa.com! Over 2,500 subscribers receive the digital version of La Prensa gratis. Email [email protected] to subscribe • LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 October/octubre 15, 2010 La Prensa1.com Page 7 “Enough is enough,” says Auditor Anita López of her campaign for re-election: “It’s time to stop all the lies.” OP-ED by Alan Abrams, La Prensa Senior Correspondent But this campaign is far the previous administration Lucas County Auditor of the Lucas County Anita López was going door- different from 2006 when Auditor’s office, was supto-door in the City of Toledo she defeated the then-inplied to La Prensa by the visiting citizens this week- cumbent Larry Kaczala. This time she faces his López campaign. end when La Prensa caught widow, Gina-Marie “Yet my opponent has up to her. demonstrated her hypocrisy That was an extremely ap- Kaczala, in a campaign twice to date by saying that propriate way for López to that has become vitriolic nepotism is okay if the percampaign because she is a even by Lucas County noson is qualified. That’s opentrue daughter of Toledo. The holds-barred political ing the door to another era of seventh child in her family, bloodshedding standards. “I am and have been nepotism in the most abused she grew up in the old South political office in the history End of the city where her par- concerned with the acof Lucas County in terms of ents Lee and Minerva still countability of citizens, nepotism. She would only live. She is a graduate of Cen- making sure that the govhire her relatives and her coustral Catholic High School and ernment doesn’t forget our ins because hiring direct sibattended the University of citizens during these lings is prohibited. Toledo where she earned her tough economic times,” “She has raised qualificabachelor’s degree in politi- says López. “Nepotism ran rampant tions as an issue but her 21 cal science and her JD from years of experience was only the College of Law. She is a in the Auditor’s office beas a clerk, although she was licensed attorney in the State fore I was elected,” says López, producing an orgiven a new title as the wife of Ohio. of the auditor. She has spent López is the mother of two ganizational chart of the 21 years doing clerical duchildren, Armand, 9, was born prior administration to ties. She has no higher eduin 2001 when she was mak- back up her allegations. López told La Prensa cation. She has tried to divert ing her first run for elected the public from the fact that office, and Andreas, who is 7. that none of her relatives she was terminated by Clerk López’s campaign for re- are on the Auditor’s office of Court Barney Quilter’s ofelection to the post she won payroll. But that’s quite a diffice for failing to show up at in 2006 has won her many work. endorsements ranging from ferent story from a chart “She only attended the unions such as the UAW, the she presented as evidence office 20 percent of the time Teamsters, IBEW, the Car- of massive nepotism in the while she was working for penters, the Building Trades, reign of her predecessor. her husband. Those are qualithe Letter Carriers, the ToNepotism Chart furfications the public underledo Firefighters Association, stands,” says López. the Toledo Command asso- nished by the López Campaign Committee Her allegations about ciation to organizations such The chart, showing 16 nepotism under the Kaczala as the Chamber of Commerce examples of nepotism in regime are underscored by a and Board of Realtors. 1998 Toledo Blade article headlined “Patronage runs hiring by Kaczala: County Auditor’s staff built with family and friends.” Here are several salient points made in the 1998 story: * Kaczala’s brother-inlaw was the first to get a job. Laid off from his job at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, he was hired by Kaczala as the new auditor’s personnel director. * Two months later, Kaczala hired Jerry Hoffer, his best friend with whom he used to share a law office. Hoffer joined his sister-inlaw, Beth Hoffer, who was on the payroll. * Mr. Hoffer’s son Jeremy got summer work in the auditor’s office. * Beth Hoffer’s daughter Callie also was hired by the auditor. And another daughter Jessica was hired for the summer. * Walter Zilka, the auditor’s manager of data Anita López processing, hired both of his sons-in-law. * And Michael Leach, the senior deputy auditor, who is Mr. Kaczala’s campaign (Continued on Page 8) Prior Administration: Karen Bailey Director of Personal Property Jerome C. German Director of Real Estate Susan Hahn Assistant to Auditor (MOTHER) (FATHER) Amanda Coulter Public Assistance Clerk John German County Intern Noel A. Hahn County Intern (SON) (SON) Former Auditor (HUSBAND) Jerry Hoffer Delinquent Land Attorney Tim Reynolds Senior Staff Attorney (BROTHERIN-LAW) (STEP FATHER) Beth Hoffer BOR Hearing Officer Wendi Rutowski Real Estate Office Manager (MOTHER) (DAUGHTER) Robert Heckman GIS Analyst Matthew Stapleton Real Estate Appraiser (HUSBAND) CANDIDATE Gina Marie Internal Auditor (WIFE) Mark Michalski Human Resource Director (GINA’S BROTHER) (SISTER) (HUSBAND) Jennifer Heckman LCIS (WIFE) Katie Stapleton Public Assistance Clerk (WIFE) (STEP DAUGHTER) La Prensa Página 8 ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 It could very well be that others have all the best intentions; but you never know. Before you decide where to place your trust give it time to simmer. It’s too soon to tell whether this is the real thing. TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 20 It’s hard to say what it is that keeps you going from the frying pan to the fire, but you’re about to do it again. Check in with yourself one last time just to see if you’re really up for another round of the SOS. GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUNE 20 Moving is a big item for many of you. You could be relocating or just in the mood for more variety. Don’t set limits on how things unfold. Whatever form your changes are taking trust is the operative word. CANCER: JUNE 21 - JULY 20 In light of some of the things that have screwed up your relationships in the past do you really think it’s wise to take on another tough customer? This is the last thing you need. You would be better off alone. LEO: JULY 21 - AUGUST 20 You’re having a tough time figuring out how to juggle two love interests. The question is; if you can’t have your cake and eat it too, should you go for Showcase Number One or opt for what’s behind the curtain? VIRGO: AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 20 You’re acutely aware that change is afoot but you have no clue where things are going. The next few months will open the way for your outer life to rearrange itself. Try to relax and enjoy this transformation. LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 20 When people come on too strong it’s hard to know what to make of it. You weren’t prepared for this and it’s hard to know if you’re here because you want to be or if others have made it impossible to say no. SCORPIO: OCTOBER 21 - NOVEMBER 20 You aren’t sure enough about what’s going on to know how to handle it. If this experience has turned you around it’s because you needed something this intense to prod you into re-examining all of your relationships. SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 20 Your life feels like a total paradox. On the one hand it’s blissfully perfect; on the other hand everything sucks. Between the two extremes you find yourself wishing you were better at taking the good with the bad. CAPRICORN: DECEMBER 21 - JANUARY 20 Don’t question the need to rest. Like a volcano, you can only breathe fire for so long. Regenerating yourself is as vital to your progress as going full bore. Give yourself time to go within and re-group. AQUARIUS: JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 20 Stop pussy-footing around. You can’t expect people to read your mind and playing games is a waste of energy. You’ve got a 50-50 chance of getting turned down so get in touch with what you want and ask for it. PISCES: FEBRUARY 21 - MARCH 20 The benefit of the doubt can be hard to extend when others seem bent on driving you nuts. Whatever their motives, all you can do is forgive them and remove yourself from the madness long enough for it to die out. “Enough is enough,” says Auditor Anita López of her campaign for re-election: “It’s time to stop all the lies.” (Continued from Page 7) treasurer, steered his son to an opening in the office. The article continues with “Welcome to the Lucas County auditor’s office. It’s a place where employees find jobs for relatives. And, as the only office in Lucas County headed by an elected Republican, it’s where local Republican leaders try to even the score with the Democrats, who for years have placed their supporters throughout the personnel rolls of the county. Kaczala’s second wife (Gina-Marie) was hired into the auditor’s office in 1985, long before her husband was appointed to the post in 1993. Former employees of the auditor’s office, and at least one current employee, grumble that Mrs. Kaczala doesn’t work her full eighthour shift because she comes in late many days with her husband – the boss. Kaczala said his wife does arrive late with him, who as an elected official isn’t confined to an eighthour work day. What the critics don’t know, he says, is that his wife’s pay is docked when she’s late to work,” reported the Blade. The article quotes Kaczala as saying about his wife, now López’s opponent, “I don’t think that she’s ever gotten a full paycheck. Not for as long as I’ve paid her.” López stresses that every one of those hirings were all made on the taxpayer’s dollar and that nepotism is actually illegal under Ohio law. “Thousands of Lucas County taxpayers are losing their jobs and their homes and my opponent wants to make sure that she and her family and friends all have cushy political jobs and collect government paychecks,” says López. “I have wanted to take the high road in this campaign but my opponent has blatantly lied in her last three press conferences about my leadership. This has all changed my outlook on running for office. What she has been saying is ugly and all filled with mudslinging and lies. “The truth needs to be heard. “What other clerical county worker, who is working for her husband, could come in to work whenever she wants to? What other county employee was permitted to not attend work or work her own hours?” asks López about her opponent. “During my predecessor’s regime, employees of the department traveled more than 100,000 miles on the taxpayer’s dollar, flying to Hong Kong, México, and Las Vegas. “And they all want to have their county vehicles back so they don’t have to make any car payments and have all their gas and oil paid for the taxpayers,” says López. López also bristles over allegations that she has been slow to reassess property values for taxation. “When we won the election in 2006, we were locked out of the office by Kaczala until the day we took the oath of office. We could not get in to immediately start correcting values but had to wait until after the values had been submitted to the state. By December, the taxes were being prepared and we couldn’t go back to undo the damage,” explains López. “Every day we still find more Kaczala errors. We have already found more than 70,000 errors and issued millions of dollars of refunds to citizens. And we still have another 130,000 properties to go,” she adds. “I have reduced the staff of this department by eliminating 20 positions. We have made the County Auditor’s office more efficient and a more citizenfriendly department. Our focus is to work with all citizens from all income levels and backgrounds. According to Auditor López, Ohio Law requires the County Auditor to reappraise all real property every six years and to update values every three years. In Lucas County the last revaluation was completed in 2006, with an update in 2009. Consequently, 2012 is a revaluation year. The purpose of the 2012 revaluation is to equitably adjust and equalize property values to reflect changes in the marketplace since January 1, 2006. Since property values do not change uniformly, some values have increased; some stayed the same, while others have decreased since 2006. “The office of the Audi- tor serves everyone, from the townships to the city. We have established outreach centers and taken them to libraries, senior centers and town halls, and we will continue to focus upon making this an office serving the people and reaching out to the community,” promises López. La Prensa sought comment from Gina-Marie Kaczala for this story and was contacted by her campaign manager. He refused to answer any questions regarding nepotism during the previous administration and asked not to be quoted or even named in this story. However, he did confirm that Mrs. Kaczala had been fired by Bernie Quilter but said it was a “wrongful termination” and she chose not to sue. Gina-Marie Kaczala’s campaign manager again phoned La Prensa at deadline and asked if he could rebut any comments made by López in this article. 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Their biographies include: Salvador Ramos (1939 – 2009): Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Salvador Ramos obtained his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas Western College. Following his passion for serving people, Mr. Ramos took a position as a teacher before joining the Air Force. He was an avid activist for the equal treatment of Hispanics in military service. He protested inequities against Hispanics and lobbied for direct hire authority earning him the title as the first Hispanic Employ- ment Program Manager at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Mr. Ramos often spent his personal time educating Hispanic officers of their rights and advocating for equal treatment by providing representation to them in the grievance process. He also advocated for the promotion of Hispanic employees in the Air Force and worked diligently to create the Hispanic engineering recruitment program. Mr. Ramos was recognized with highest distinction as the Hispanic Employment Program Manager of the Year. Following his retirement from active duty as Lt. Colonel, Mr. Ramos went on to serve as an Air Force Academy Liaison to Greene County high schools where he continued his legacy of civil rights advocacy making special efforts to recruit minorities and females. Nominator: L. Tony Ortiz. Baldemar Velásquez: Baldemar Velásquez was born into a migrant farm worker family in 1947 and began working on a farm at the age of six. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 1969 and has been an avid activist for migrant worker rights for nearly five decades. Mr. Velásquez has dedicated his life to working for social justice, dignity, and improved working conditions for agricultural workers through leadership in organizing and advocacy. Mr. Velásquez has gained international recognition for advancing migrant worker rights around the world although much of his work has focused on Ohio. In 1978, Mr. Velásquez led 2,000 workers in one of the largest agricultural strikes in history when he called for trade union recognition and was successful in landing a multi-party collective bargaining agreement. He also organized movements to successfully negotiate collective bargaining agreements with Campbell’s, Heinz, Deans Foods and Mt. Olive Pickles. Mr. Velásquez served as an integral force in negotiating the founding of an independent labor commission, the Dunlop Commission, to extend collective bargaining rights to Midwest farm workers for the first time. Mr. Velásquez currently serves on the Board of Commissioners for the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs and as President of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee that he helped to form in 1963. 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Free. Oct. 19—Music from BGSU at the Manor House continues with performances by the piano students from the studio of Laura Melton at 7:30 p.m. at Wildwood Metropark, Toledo. Oct. 19—The NextFrame Film Festival begins at 7:30 p.m. in Bowling Green State University’s Gish Film Theater, located in Hanna Hall. A showcase for the best student work from young filmmakers both Americanandfromaroundtheworld, the festival begins a yearlong international tour of the finalists’ films, playing on university campuses, media art centers, museums and independent theaters. Free. Oct. 21—The 31st annual New Music Festival with guest composer Robert Morris begins with a Composer Talk at 3:30 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center. Free. Oct. 21—The ARTalks 100@100 Alumni Lecture series continuesatBGSUwith“FullCircle” by Thomas Hilty, professor emeritus of art, at 6:30 p.m. in 1101 Fine Arts Center. Free. Oct. 21—Director Pedro Almodóvar’s acclaimed 2002 film “Talk to Her (Habla con ella)” is the next film in BGSU’s International Film Series, showing at 7:30 p.m. in the Gish Film Theater in Hanna Hall. The lives of two couples come together in a hospital room where the two female partners lie in comas. Free. Oct. 21—BGSU master of fine arts candidates Jessica Zinz, poetry, and Brad Felver, fiction, will read from their work at 7:30 p.m. in Prout Chapel on the Bowling Green campus. Free. Oct. 21—BGSU’s New Music Festival’s first concert will feature chamber music performed by Duo Diorama and the BGSU New Music Ensemble at 8 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The program will also include dancers from Kayle + Company and The Architects. Free. Oct. 21—BGSU’s New Music Festival will feature a late-night performance at 10 p.m. at the Cla-Zel Theatre, located at 127 Main St. in Bowling Green. BGSU doctor of musical arts students and faculty will perform works by alumni Jennifer Higdon, Louis Andriesses and others. Free. Oct. 22—Guest violinist Yehonatan Berick will perform in the second concert of BGSU’s New MusicFestival,at10:30a.m.inBryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The concert will feature chamber works performed by students and faculty of the College of Musical Arts. Berick is an associate professor of violin at the University of Michigan. Free. Oct. 22—The 31st Annual New Music Festival’s third concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The concert of electroacoustic and chamber music will feature Daniel Koppelman, MIDI controller, and include works by Robert Morris, Andrew Martin Smith and Pierre Boulez. Free. Oct. 22—A lecture/recital and paper on the music of Robert Morris will be presented by Dora Hanninen and Andrew Mead at 4 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center s part of BGSU’s 31st Annual New Music Festival. Free. Oct. 22—The JACK String Quartet will be in as part of BGSU’s 31st annual New Music Festival, at 8 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The acclaimed quartet is breaking new ground with “viscerally exciting performances” (The New York Times) of “explosive virtuosity” (Boston Globe). Alex Ross (The New Yorker) proclaimed their performance of Iannis Xenakis’ complete string quartets as “exceptional” and “beautifully harsh,” and Mark Swed (Los Angeles Times) called theirsold-outperformancesofGeorg Friedrich Haas’ String Quartet No. 3 “In iij. Noct.” “mind-blowingly good.” JACK’s recording of Xenakis’ complete string quartets appeared on “Best Of” lists from the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, New Yorker, NPR, and Time Out New York as “one of 2009’s most impressive recordings.” Free. Oct. 23— Students and faculty of the BGSU College of Musical Arts, with guest Renee Clair, mezzosoprano, will perform the fifth concert of the annual New Music Festival. The program of chamber and electroacoustic music will include works by Morris, Mead, Adler and more. The performance begins at 10:30 a.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Free. Oct. 23—Chinese violinist MingHuan Xu and Canadian pianist Winston Choi, the “Duo Diorama,” will perform at 2:30 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center as part of BGSU’s New Music Festival. Duo Diorama are compelling and versatile artists who perform in an eclectic mix of musical styles, ranging from the great standard works to the avantgarde. The program will include works by Felipe Lara, Amy Williams, Bright Sheng and more. Free. Oct. 23—The seventh and final concert of BGSU’s 31st annual New Music Festival will begin at 8 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The program will feature the BGSU Philharmonia and Wind Symphony and will include works by David Liptak, Robert Morris and Marilyn Shrude, BGSU Distinguished Artist professor and composition department chair. For ticket information contact the center box office weekdays from noon-6 p.m. at 419-372-8171 or toll-free 1-800-589-2224. Oct. 25— Dr. Eftychia Papanikolaou, assistant professor and coordinator of musicology studies at BGSU’s College of Musical Arts will present her talk, “InterrogatingtheSacred:Beethoven’sMissa solemnis,”whichhelpedbreakdown the boundaries between the sacred and the secular, at 1:30 p.m. in 201A Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Papanikolaou’s essays discussing themusicin“TheLastTemptationof Christ” and the TV series “Battlestar Galactica”haveappearedininterdisciplinary book collections. Her talk, which is free and open to the public, is part of the Artists and Scholars in Residence series sponsored by BGSU’s Institute for the Study of Culture and Society. OBITUARIES FELIX BARRIENTOS Felix Barrientos, 86, of Toledo, OH, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, in Toledo. He was born in Edinburg, TX on August 23, 1924, to Demetrio Barrientos and Felipa Coronado. On May 13, 1945, he married Glafira (née Reyes) Barrientos and she survives. Felix was a retiree of Libbey Glass since 1987, after more that 30 years of employment there. He was also an entrepreneur, at one time running two theatres showing Spanish language movies in Toledo, where he also ran a billiards hall. His early working years were as a migrant worker throughout the United States and as a truck driver, transporting fruit to market. He began his career in Toledo working for the railroad before his employment at Libbey Glass. Felix played baseball in Erie, Michigan as a young man and was a lifelong fan of the Detroit Tigers. He always enjoyed music and dancing. In addition to his wife, Felix is survived by their children: Alma (Ruben) Platas, Anita (James) Mauter, Alex (Candi) Barrientos, Sandra (Ciro) Caprioli, Felix Barrientos Jr.; grandchildren: Jason Platas, Angelina (Jeff Heiman) Platas, Enoch (Diana) Platas, Erik (Nancy) Mauter, Christian and Ashley Mauter, Christy (John) Soncrant, Alexa (Ryan) Eickholt, and Justin Barrientos; and three great-grandchildren. BLANCA GRACIA Blanca R. Gracia (née Otero) 85, of Lorain, OH, passed away surrounded by her family in her home, Tuesday, October 5, 2010 following a lengthy illness. She was born May 5, 1925 in Morovis, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain in 1949. Mrs. Gracia was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dear friend. “We could not have asked for a better Mother.” She was a active member of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain since it’s founding in 1952, where she was a member of the Renovacion Caresmatica, Cursillista, Encuentro Matrimonial, and Juan XXIII Movement and a neighborhood prayer group. God and her Catholic Faith was very important in her life. She set a great example to everyone, especially her family. Blanca enjoyed collecting baby figurines, music and dancing. She enjoyed nature and sunshine by gardening and walking Oakwood Park and loved laughter. She will be deeply missed by her son Deacon José A. “Tony” (Teresa) DeGracia of Lorain, her daughters Lucy (Alfredo) Guzmán and Norma (Tom) Ives both of Lorain, sisters Teresa Otero of Bronx, New York and Delia Otero of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, her granddaughter Rachel (Richard) Vaughn of Lorain, her great grandchildren Joseph and Kurt Vaughn both of Lorain, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years in June of 1999, her parents Manuel R. Otero and Georgina Rodríguez, her sisters Aida and Ida; brother Manuel Otero and her grandchildren Joseph and Marla DeGracia in December of 1996. GASPER VÁZQUEZ-GÓMEZ Gaspar Vázquez-Gómez, age 84, of Lorain, Oh, died on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at his residence, while under the care of New Life Hospice. He was born on January 5, 1926 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, moving to this area in 1999. Gaspar was employed as a farmer in Puerto Rico, where he also ran a lottery service. He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain. Gaspar enjoyed reading, especially the Bible, and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elena DeJesús Colón Vázquez, sons; Gilberto Vázquez, of Lorain, Angel Luis Vázquez, of Rio Piedras, PR, Heriberto Vázquez, of Caguas, PR, Antonio Vázquez, of Carolina, PR and Jesús Manuel Vázquez, of Rio Piedras, PR, daughters; Ines Vázquez, of Lorain, Carlina Vázquez, of Rio Piedras, PR, Santa Vázquez, of Caguas, PR, Juana Vázquez, of Lorain and Maribel Vázquez, of Carolina, PR, 28 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 1 brother, Anselmo Vázquez, of San Lorenzo, PR, 3 sisters; Margarita Vásquez, of Caguas, PR, Josefa Vázquez, of San Lorenzo, PR and Claudina Vázquez, of Bayamon, PR. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Damaso, Facundo, Pedro and sisters, Fela and Bernardina. DONNA JO YBARRA Donna Jo Ybarra peacefully passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 in the home she has loved for 42 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband; Henry Ybarra; daughters, Bonnie Pérez and Dawn Ammons; granddaughters, Taylor Pérez, Morgan Pérez, Lea Ammons and Amber Ammons; sons-in-law, Keith Pérez and Lee Ammons, along with countless extended family and friends who have been touched by her love, compassion and humor. al s e Anim s, Rid ShowRaces & Open Rain or Shine! E FREING K PAR Pay ONE Price In Memory of Beloved Mother Isabel Cervantes Ruiz Oct 7, 1998 Con todo mi Amor, Josefina Cervantes Gartee Fun for All Ages In Memory of Beloved Father Free Animal Food • Jungle Junction Playground Entertaining & Educational Animal Programs Restaurant and Shopping (some animals exhibited in Pens) Good for up to 6 people with coupon. LN Oct. 13—An exhibit of Bowling Green State University architecture student work continues through Oct. 18 in the Union Art Gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. MondaySaturday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays. Free. Oct. 13—The exhibition “100@100:WorksofArtbyAlumni Artists to Celebrate BGSU’s Cenntennial” continues in the Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery at BGSU’s Fine Arts Center through Nov. 17. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. Oct. 13—The BGSU Faculty Artist Series will feature Ann Corrigan, soprano; Tina Bunce, mezzo-soprano, and Kevin Bylsma, piano, at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The program will include works by Britten, Brahms and Bernstein. Free. Oct.14—Poet Brianna LichtenauerandfictionwriterMichele Zuppa, both Bowling Green State University master of fine arts students, will give a free reading of their work at 7:30 p.m. in Prout Chapel on the BGSU campus. Oct.14—The International Film Series continues at BGSU with “Sophie Scholl-Die Ietzten Tage (Sophie Scholl: The Final Days),” at 7:30 p.m. in the Gish Film Theater in Hanna Hall. The 2005 German film by director Marc Rothemund tells the story of the young university student who, with her brother, in 1943 joined the resistance against the Nazis, becoming a German legend. The film depicts six suspenseful days in her life, using newly released Gestapo records and interviews with Sophie’s relatives. Free. Oct.14—The BGSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble will give a performance at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The 12voice ensemble performs in the traditional vocal jazz style of solo and tight-harmony choral music. Free. Oct. 16—The BGSU String ChamberMusicFestival beginswith a concert at 2 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Oct. 16—BGSU’s Young People’sConcertsbeginswith“Wishing on a Star” at 11 a.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Join the musical theater students as they present a special salute to songs from Disney Musicals such as “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Mary Poppins.” Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for children, payable at the box office on the day of the performance. For more information call 419-372-8171. Oct.16—TheBGSUACappella Choir, Collegiate Chorale, University Men’s Chorus, University Women’s Chorus and University Choral Society will be in concert at 8 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. For ticket information, contact the center box office weekdays from noon-6 p.m. at 419-372-8171 or toll-free 1-800589-2224. Oct. 17—The BGSU Faculty Artist Series continues with bassoonist Nathaniel Zeisler at 3 p.m. in the Great Gallery of the Toledo Museum of Art. Free. Oct. 17—Two films will be shown at 3 p.m. as part of Bowling Green State University’s Sunday Matinee Series commemorating Lillian’s Gish’s birthday on Oct. 14, 1893, in Springfield, Ohio. “An Unseen Enemy,” by D.W. Griffith, stars Lillian and her sister, Dorothy, along with Lionel Barrymore and Mary Pickford. The 15-minute film from1912 will have piano accompaniment by Stuart Oderman, silent film pianist for the Museum of Modern Art. Also screening will be “The Trip to Bountiful,” with Lillian Gish and Eva Marie Saint, a BGSU alumna, in a touching, 1953 TV adaptation of Horton Foote’s play. Film historian Dr. Jan Wahl will provide an introduction to the program. Free. Oct. 18—BGSU’s annual Music Discovery Day begins at 9 a.m. in the College of Musical Arts. The day will include activities such as learning about music scholarships, University admissions and careers in music.Registrationisavailableonline at: https://go2.bgsu.edu/choose/music/discovery/. 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Born in Arequipa, Peru, old author “for his cartography of structures of power Vargas Llosa grew up with and his trenchant images his grandparents in Bolivia of the individual’s resis- after his parents divorced, tance, revolt and defeat.” the academy said. The famVargas Llosa has writ- ily moved back to Peru in ten more than 30 novels, 1946 and later went to miliplays and essays, includ- tary school before studying “Conversation in the ing literature and law in Cathedral” and “The Green Lima and Madrid. In 1959, he moved to Paris House.” In 1995, he was awarded the Cervantes where he worked as a lanPrize, the Spanish-speak- guage teacher and as a jouring world’s most distin- nalist for Agence-FrancePresse and the national teleguished literary honor. His international break- vision service of France. He has lectured and through came with the 1960s novel “The Time of taught at a number of uniThe Hero,” which builds versities in the U.S. South on his experiences from the America and Europe. He is Peruvian military academy teaching a course this semester at Princeton UniverLeoncio Prado. The book was consid- sity in New Jersey. In 1990 he ran for the ered controversial in his homeland and a thousand presidency but lost the eleccopies were burnt publicly tion to Alberto Fujimori. by officers from Leoncio In 1994 he was elected to the Spanish Academy, Prado. Vargas Llosa is the first where he took his seat in South American winner of 1996. Waite and Woodward reassigned to New Football Computer Points Regions Oct. 11, 2010: The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Monday that due to a miscommunication of enrollment numbers provided by Toledo Public Schools, two member schools – Waite High School and Woodward High School – have been reassigned to new football regions relative to the computer points used to determine tournament participants. Both schools moved up a division, with Waite moving from Division III to Division II (Region 6), and Woodward moving from Division IV to Division III (Region 10). The two regional reassignments are effective immediately and will be reflective in the next computer rating report that was released Oct. 12. The two moves not only affect those two schools and their tournament region, but also will slightly increase the points awarded to the schools that defeated them earlier this season. “Mid-season moves are rare and have a ripple effect, but once we determined that an error had occurred, we needed to make the correction to ensure that the computer points were being prop- erly awarded,” said OHSAA Assistant Commissioner Henry Zaborniak, the association’s administrator for football. “Because of the closing, consolidating and opening of schools around the state, we have had more adjustments mid-cycle this year than ever before.” Every two years the OHSAA uses enrollment data provided by the Ohio Department of Education to determine the divisional lines in all sports. Changes can occur mid-cycle, however, if schools close or consolidate or new schools open, in which case the new enrollment numbers are provided by the school district. The 2010-11 school year is the second year of a twoyear cycle. Due to this new enrollment recalculation of the Toledo Public Schools, each of its schools received an enrollment increase, but only Waite and Woodward had their new enrollment number result in a change of football division. No changes will occur in any other fall sports, but could be forthcoming in winter or spring sports. Page 15 Port Authority acquires historic Jeep Parkway property Oct. 8, 2010: The ToledoLucas County Port Authority officially acquired the historic Jeep Parkway property on Fri., Oct. 3, 2010 for a purchase price of $95,000. The 111 acre site located at 1000 Jeep Parkway will undergo an environmental remediation process over the next 18 to 24 months, followed by redevelopment. At its August 2010 Board meeting, the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Board of Directors authorized President and CEO Paul Toth to enter into an agreement to acquire the property the owner, OldCar Co. Liquidating Trust. The Port Authority is set to receive a $1.3 million Housing and Urban Development - Economic Development Initiative grant to cover some of the expenses associated with this purchase. Consistent with its mission in the economic development delivery system, the Port Authority had been attempting to acquire the property for several years based on its proximity to I75 and the vast amount of land available for development. The property is served by Class I rail, offers easy access to the interstate system, and is seen by as many as 125,000 passing motorists each day, providing it to be attractive to many potential end users. “Toledo has a rich manufacturing history and this site is a prime location for industrial and commercial development. This project benefits from the support of several MAYORES SENIOR CENTER You’re in style with Rick Keel, Hairstylist RENT A TABLE AT OUR RUMMAGE SALE WHEN: Saturday, October 30, 2010 WHERE: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Two Aurora Gonzalez Dr. PHONE: 419-242-1144 COST: $13.00 per table ($3.00 additional if you bring a clothes rack) You may sell gently used clothing, house hold or crafts items. No food please. Call 419-242-1144 for more information. who cuts your hair? 419.882.3400 6626 Monroe St. Sylvania OH 43560 MAYORES SENIOR CENTER 2 Aurora Gonzalez Drive • Toledo, Ohio 43609 • Phone 419-242-1144 OCTOBER 18 – OCTOBER 22 Monday October 18, 2010 Tuesday October 19, 2010 - Wednesday October 20, 2010Thursday October 21, 2010 Rick Keel key officials both locally and nationally. We are very much appreciative of this support – without it, this acquisition would not have come to fruition,” said Toth in a press release. Nationally, the project was supported by the Treasury Department and the Department of Justice. The Environmental Protection Agency supported this project both on the national and state level. Within Ohio, the project benefitted significantly from the efforts of the Department of Development, the University of Toledo, the Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the City of Toledo. U.S. Senator George Voinovich and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur paid particular attention to ensuring the success of this acquisition. “The Jeep Parkway acquisition was not a typical real estate transaction. This acquisition required many different resources and skill sets from the diverse team assembled for this purchase. Specifically, we must recognize the efforts of Joel Mazur from the City of Toledo Environment Services Department for his diligence and his assistance in identifying the appropriate EPA assessment grants,” says Matthew Sapara, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Director of Operations and Property Development. The Port Authority will be applying for a Clean Ohio Revitalization (CORF) Grant to complete the funding needed for the remediation of the property. The CORF grant awards are announced in the spring of 2011. In the meantime, specific conceptual development plans will be drafted. The Jeep Parkway property is one of the oldest manufacturing sites in the nation and has been home to a host of manufacturing entities. This site was home to manufacturing that produced much of the equipment that helped the U.S. win World War II including the famous Jeep. Friday October 22, 2010 Lucas County Auditor’s Office Anita Lopez and Staff-re-evaluation of property taxes-10:00 Americare Blood Pressure 10:00 Speech on fall prevention and Blood Pressure taken refreshments and door prizes. WII Bowling Afternoon Bingo 12:15-1:30 No Transportation Spanish Class 10:30 Mexican Movie 9:30-11:00 No Transportation LCHD- Nurse (10:00-12:00) No Transportation Spanish Class 10:30 La Prensa Página 16 October/octubre 15, 2010 Grant allows Law School Human Trafficking Clinic to open site in México ANN ARBOR, October 2010: The University of Michigan’s Law School Human Trafficking Clinic received a $300,000 federal grant to open a similar clinic in Mexico next year. This U.S. Department of State grant means this new clinic in Zacatecas, Mexico, will help victims of human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery. This crime involves the recruitment, transportation, harboring, or receipt of people for the purposes of slavery, forced labor, and servitude. Human trafficking exists nationwide and across the world. It can be found in many industries: agriculture, spas and massage parlors, hotel work, and domestic service, as well as prostitution. “By awarding us the grant, the State Department acknowledged that the success of our clinic could be replicated elsewhere,” clinic director Bridgette Carr said. “We’re excited about this new venture and look forward to helping victims in Mexico.” U-M’s clinic opened last fall – the first of its kind at any U.S. law school. Clinics allow students to gain practical skills in legal fields, thus several U-M law students will travel to México assist in cases and train the clinic’s staff. “Not only do the students gain valuable advocacy skills, they have been and will continue to be instrumental in protecting victims’ rights, in shaping the policy conversation, and in drafting the language used in amendments to trafficking laws,” Carr said. Effective advocacy involves raising awareness about human trafficking among México’s citizens, law enforcement officials and other leaders, as well as victims. The process will take an undetermined amount of time, she said. Carr and law students will work with non-governmental organization Centro de los Derechos del Migrante and law school Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Unidad Académica de Derecho. Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (Center for Migrant Rights) is the first transnational workers’ rights law center based in México to focus on U.S. workplace rights. The non-profit organization is dedicated to improving the working conditions of migrant workers in the United States through a four-pronged strategy of outreach and community education, intake and referral, direct legal services, and policy advocacy. “This clinical partnership is an exciting, innovative and true collaboration between CDM and law school clinics on both sides of the US-México border,” said CDM founder and executive director Rachel Micah-Jones. “Students will provide quality legal representation to vulnerable migrant communities whose legal needs often cross borders. In doing so, students will develop the skills to be transnational advocates in this new economy.” Carr said Mexico was chosen for the pilot clinic because of a previous relationship with CDM. In addition, law schools often overlook program start-ups in México, opting instead to establish connections in continents such as Europe and Africa, she added. This is Carr’s second international effort to open a clinic. Last March, she traveled to Alexandria University to assist with the opening of Egypt’s first law school legal clinic, which focuses on human trafficking and domestic violence. She met with the university’s law students, professors, and administrators to train them in teaching methods used by U.S. clinical programs. EDITORS: To see a video about the Human Trafficking Clinic, visit http:// michigantoday.umich.edu/ 2 0 1 0 / 0 9 / story.php?id=7849 Clínica sobre Tráfico Humano abrirá en México el próximo año ANN ARBOR: La Clínica sobre Tráfico Humano de la Escuela de Derecho de la Universidad de Michigan recibió un subsidio federal de 300.000 dólares para abrir el próximo año una sede de la clínica en México. La donación del Departamento de Estado de EEUU significa que esta nueva clínica en Zacatecas, México, podrá ayudar a las víctimas del tráfico de personas, conocido también como la esclavitud del mundo moderno. Este crimen involucra el reclutamiento, transporte, albergue o alojamiento de personas con el propósito de someterlas a la esclavitud, el trabajo forzado y la servidumbre. El tráfico humano existe en todo el país y en todo el mundo. Puede encontrarse en muchas industrias como la agricultura, los clubes de atención física y salones de masajes, el trabajo de los hoteles, el servicio doméstico y también la prostitución. “Al otorgarnos la donación el Departamento de Estado reconoció que el éxito de nuestra clínica puede replicarse en otras partes”, dijo la directora de la clínica Bridgette Carr. “Estamos muy entusiasmados acerca de esta nueva empresa y ansiosos por ayudar a las víctimas en México”. La clínica en EEUU abrió el otoño pasado (hemisferio norte), y fue la primera de su tipo en cualquier escuela de leyes de Estados Unidos. La clínica permite que los estudiantes adquieran destrezas prácticas en campos letales, y así varios estudiantes de leyes de la UM viajarán a México para ayudar en casos y dar capacitación al personal de la clínica. “Los estudiantes ganan destrezas de abogacía que son muy valiosas y han sido y seguirán siendo importantes en la protección de los derechos de las víctimas, en la conducción de la discusión y conformación de políticas, y en la redacción del lenguaje que se use en las enmiendas a las leyes referidas al tráfico humano”, dijo Carr. Un esfuerzo eficaz involucra el llamado de atención acerca del tráfico humano entre los ciudadanos, las autoridades policiales y otros líderes en México como asimismo entre las víctimas. El proceso llevará un tiempo indeterminado, dijo Carr. Carr y los estudiantes de leyes trabajarán con la organización no gubernamental Centro de los Derechos del Migrante y con la escuela de leyes de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Unidas Académica de Derecho. El Centro de los Derechos del Migrante es el primer centro transnacional de derechos de los trabajadores con sede en México que enfoca los derechos en los lugares de trabajo estadounidenses. El grupo, sin fines de lucro, se dedica a mejorar las condiciones de los trabajadores migrantes en Estados Unidos mediante una estrategia de cuatro direcciones que incluye la comunicación y educación comunitaria, la toma y referencia de casos, los servicios legales directos y la promoción de políticas. “Esta asociación clínica es una colaboración excitante, innovadora y real entre el CDM y las clínicas de escuelas de leyes en ambos lados de la frontera mexicano estadounidense”, dijo la fundadora y directora ejecutiva del CDM, Rachel Micah Jones. “Los estudiantes proporcionarán una representación legal de calidad para las comunidades migrantes vulnerables cuyas necesidades legales a menudo cruzan las fronteras. Al hacerlo, los estudiantes desarrollarán las destrezas para ser abogados transnacionales en esta nueva economía”. Carr dijo que se eligió a México para la clínica piloto debido a una relación previa con el CDM. Además las escuelas de leyes a menudo desechan las iniciativas en México y optan, en cambio, por el establecimiento de conexiones en continentes como Europa y África, añadió. Este es el segundo esfuerzo internacional de Carr para la apertura de una clínica. En marzo pasado, Carr viajó a la Universidad de Alejandría para ayudar en la apertura de la primera clínica legal de una escuela de leyes de Egipto, enfocada en el tráfico humano y la violencia doméstica. Carr se reunió con los estudiantes de leyes, profesores y administradores de la Universidad para capacitarlos en los métodos de enseñanza que se usan en los programas clínicos de Estados Unidos. EDITORES: Para ver un video acerca de la Clínica sobre Tráfico Humano visite: h t t p : / / michigantoday.umich.edu/ 2 0 1 0 / 0 9 / story.php?id=7849 TEX-MEX TILLERIA TORTILLERIA TOR 848 S. Broadway Toledo, Ohio 43609 (419) 241-3486 NECESITA EL CONSEJO DE UN ABOGADO ? La Barra Hispana de Abogados y el Consulado de México en Detroit, organizan una sesión de consultas legales totalmente GRATIS con abogados que practican todas las áreas de la ley: inmigración, ley familiar, herida personal, accidentes automovilísticos, discriminación en el trabajo, negligencia médica, defensa criminal o bienes raíces. CUANDO: Viernes, 22 de octubre de 2010 De 5:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. DONDE: HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH 1721 Junction, Detroit, MI 48207 (En la sala “Blue Room”) En caso de que tenga alguna pregunta sobre el evento, comuníquese con Rosanne Cerqua @ (313) 730-0300 extensión 12 J & E FLEA MARKET 1941 Dorr St., Toledo, Ohio 43607 419-578-9333 Auctions every first Wednesday at 6PM Next Auction October 6 We Have New & Used Items! Open Every Weekend Fri. & Sat. 9:00am to 6:00pm Stop and See Us! LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 La Prensa October/octubre 15, 2010 Owens to Host Free Care Fair for Health, Oct. 20 PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP: Residents and high school students are invited to learn about ways to make their lives more enjoyable through healthy living as Owens Community College hosts Care Fair for Health 2010 on Wednesday, Oct. 20., 2010. The annual health event will occur from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the College’s Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. All activities are free and the public is encouraged to attend. The care fair is presented by the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain practical health information from more than 60 displays outlining a diverse array of topics, including CPR, cancer information and care, organ and tissue donation, nutrition and culinary arts, diabetes information, mental health, substance abuse, heart health and prevention, HIV awareness, sports care and stress management. Additionally, individuals will be able to test their personal health through free screenings and tests, including blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. For more information about the event, call (567) 661-7421 or 1-800GO-OWENS, Ext. 7421. Oct. 12, 2010: Giselle López was named Whitmer High School’s Homecoming Queen last week. Ms. López is a senior and plans to attend college, majoring in business. She is in DECA, cheerleading, and gymnastics. Giselle is the daughter of Cynthia Villarreal-Garza and Pablo Garza Jr. Page 17 La Prensa is in need of sales & distribution personnel throughout Michigan, Ohio, & Indiana. If you want to make extra $$, contact Rico at 313-729-4435 or 419-870-6565. Notice to Bidders: Inquiry # FY11-029, (Project # 0003-11-664) for Snyder Hall Third Floor Renovation for the University of Toledo. Sealed bids for this project must be clearly marked with the project number on all inner and outer envelopes and/or shipping containers. Bids must be addressed and delivered to the University of Toledo, Facilities and Construction, Plant Operations, Room 1100, 2925 E. Rocket Drive, MS 216, Toledo, Ohio 43606 before 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2010. Bids will be publicly opened that same day at 2:05 p.m. in the Plant Operations Building, Room 1000. Copies of Plans, Specifications, and Bid Forms may be obtained from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615. Call 419-385-5303 for an appointment to pick up bid package. A cost of $50.00 will be charged per set. Any further information may be obtained from Dave Serra of The Collaborative Inc. at 419-242-7405. One PreBid Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Plant Operations Building, Room 1000, at the University of Toledo, 2925 E. Rocket Drive, Toledo, OH 43606. Total Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond are required per section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. EDGE FREE workshop sponsored by the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc., TRIAD and the Ohio Treasury. Seniors and Money is workshop about protecting your financial future, avoiding identity theft and stopping financial scams. Seniors and Money gives Ohio’s senior citizens the knowledge and confidence to make smart money decisions for their future and their families. Topics will include credit, debt and identity theft. Seniors and Money October 22, 2010 @Maumee Public Library 501 River Road, Maumee OH Program begins at 10 a.m. to noon Light refreshments will be provided Please RSVP by October 15 to Area Office on Aging @ (419) 382-0624, ext 2215. DEMOSTRADORA DE PRODUCTOS EN TIENDA(S)!! x x x EXPERENCIA PREFERIBLE FACILIDAD DE PALABRA TRANSPORTACION PROPIA **INTERESADA EN TRABAJAR?? COMUNICARSE A NUESTRA OFICINA (713) 923-7700 con ALICIA o TINA Dantes Translations Letters, Birth Certificates, Legal Documents y más Spanish Interpreter/ Translator Monica Dantes Buckley 419-349-8892 Participation Goal: 5%. Project Estimate: $907,844.00; Breakdown: General Const: $525,000.00; Plumbing: $12,844.00; HVAC: $155,000.00 & Electrical: $215,000.00. PUBLIC NOTICE The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority, (LMHA), is seeking residential property owners to attach federally assisted rental subsidies designed for occupancy by very low or extremely low-income eligible/qualifying families by means of LMHA’s Project –Based Housing Choice Voucher Program through a Project Based Contract. Under the Project Based Voucher - PBV program, HUD allows Housing Authorities to attach up to 20% of its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program funding to specific housing units. LMHA reserves the right to project-base less than the 20% amount as allowed by HUD. LMHA reserves the right to reduce the number of units requested for project-based assistance associated with this proposal. LMHA will project-base no more than 25% of the units in a building unless the remaining units are “excepted units”. LMHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or may negotiate an award of project-based units of a lesser amount than the original proposal. It is the intent of LMHA to approve project-based units that are not located in high poverty census tracts as determined by the 2000 Census. In the event, however, a contract is awarded in a high poverty census track, after proposal review, analysis and possible acceptance of terms and agreements, LMHA reserves the right to “Request a Waiver” from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.). High poverty census tracts are geographical areas where 20 percent or more of households residing in those areas have incomes below poverty income levels. Completed proposal submission packages must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on October 18th, 2010. No proposals will be accepted after this deadline. LMHA is not responsible for mail service delays. LMHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The Request for Proposal – Project Based Voucher (PBV) program is available on LMHA’s internet web page at http://www.lucasmha.org or can be obtained by contacting Margaret Miracola at the address listed below. Proposals must be submitted to: Margaret Miracola, Director Housing Choice Voucher Program Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority 435 Nebraska Ave. P. O. Box 0477 Toledo, Ohio 43697-0477 Telephone: 419-259-9456 Email Address: [email protected] Proposals must remain valid for a 90-day period following the submission deadline. LMHA is an equal employment and housing opportunity agency. Linnie B. Willis Executive Director LA PRENSA SALES: COLUMBUS 614-571-2051 • TOLEDO 419-870-6565 • DETROIT 313-729-4435 • LORAIN 440-320-8221 Página 18 La Prensa Classifieds BILINGUAL ELECTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR Fund Development Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo is hiring two, fulltime fund development positions. To inquire, go to www.bgctoledo.org CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (“CCBOE”) is accepting applications for the position of Bilingual Election Program Coordinator. This position is responsible for the coordination of the CCBOE’s bilingual election program including document translation, development and oversight of Spanish-language election communications, educational outreach to the English and Spanish speaking communities, training, recruitment and assessment of bilingual poll officials and oversight of the SpanishLanguage Advisory Group. Please visit our website at www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us to view the full job posting and application procedure. All application materials must be received by the CCBOE no later than 2:00 PM on October 15, 2010. Community Outreach Coordinator The Ability Center of Greater Toledo has two full time openings for Community Outreach Coordinator. These positions will focus on increasing independent living services to individuals with disabilities currently not served or underserved within our service area. The emphasis will be to improve multicultural access to all ACT programs and services. This position will partner with other organizations to provide outcome oriented programs leading to inclusion. One of the positions requires fluency in Spanish. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a disability related field preferred. The Center offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. Please send resume, salary requirements and references or apply in person. The Ability Center is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage persons with disabilities to apply. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo 5605 Monroe Street Sylvania, Ohio 43560 [email protected] Website: www.abilitycenter.org HELP WANTED Bilingual (English/Spanish) TELEMARKETER For more info call: 419-348-7866 RECYCLING COMPANY NEEDS KEY PEOPLE An established paper recycling company is looking to add a few key people to its team as soon as possible. We are currently looking for a General Laborer for our Toledo warehouse. Responsibilities include: • Sorting material (trash from paper) at production line. • Upgrades material at line as instructed by Team Lead. • Blends in product at line as instructed by Team Lead. • Responsible for de-casing material at bunkers when needed, or at the line. • Will help with organization of Gaylord boxes when requested. • Helps with any housekeeping duties necessary at beginning and end of each shift. Qualified candidate must be dependable, hard working, safe, and able to stay on task. Our Company is a Drug Free Workplace. If interested, please call Jon at (419) 729-9777 to inquire. LOURDES COLLEGE Faculty and Staff Positions Lourdes College, located in Sylvania, Ohio, is a private institution of higher education offering bachelor and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional studies, invites applicants for the following faculty and staff positions: · Assistant/Associate Professor of History · Director, Middle Childhood Teacher Education Program · Assistant E-Communications Manager · Helpdesk/Desktop Support Specialist · Upward Bound Math and Science Tutors · WIN Center Academic Services Center Specialist For a detailed position description and information on the application process please visit our website at www.lourdes.edu/jobs. EOE AVON To Buy or Sell. Help needed in Toledo area Call Sanya 419-944-4803 for more information. Unete a Discovery Toys y comienza tu nuevo negocio por tan solo $89! Para más detalles llama a Edmida (567) 225 -0702 EXPERIENCED Body Man Needed Call Eric & Sons @ 419-460-4647 Cada domingo TRANSLATIONS 3:00-8:00PM We CAN TRANSLATE Contact Sara hoy at Spanish-English 419-697-2593 or English-Spanish 517-265-9500 www.my.tupperware.com/ 419-870-6565 sarabevier TRANSLATIONS THEATRE DESIGN TECHNICIAN Working Title: Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor Theater & Film Bowling Green State University Serve as technical director and scene shop supervisor for all productions produced by the Department of Theatre and Film; oversee student workers and coordinate and contribute to all aspects of production. For an employment application & complete job description, visit http://www.bgsu.edu/ offices/ohr/employment/cl_staff/ page11145.html or contact the Office of Human Resources at (419) 372-8421 or [email protected]. BGSU is an AA/EO employer/ educator EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – BOARD OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS The City of Toledo is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director-Board of Community Relations. This position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, or a related area and five (5) years responsible experience in the area of civil rights enforcement, including the research and interpretation of the law and legal precedence related to EEOC, and the counseling, investigation and mediation of discrimination cases pertaining to employment, housing, neighborhood and related grievances. The salary range is from $52,000 to $77,500. Interested individuals should submit a résumé to the Department of Human Resources, One Government Center, Suite 1920, Toledo, OH 43604. The City of Toledo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, females and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. October/octubre 15, 2010 CIS FT FACULTY POSITIONS TERRA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Fremont, OH is accepting applications for two FT Faculty positions: Computer Information Systems (CIS) Systems Network Support (SNS) For the complete position postings and to express interest in the positions, visit Terra’s web site at: www.terra.edu/jobs An online application form must be completed and only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls please. Review of applications will begin Oct 30, 2010; Job open date Jan 2011. Terra State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NEED HOUSEKEEPERS FOR CLEVELAND AREA HOTEL, 440.887.0916 The University of Toledo Job 962309 Employer Relations & Job Development Specialist, College of Business: This position will assist the graduate students, MBA, EMBA, MSA, and alumni, with career development skills. In addition, the position will develop relationships with employers to facilitate placement of MBA/EMBA/MSA job applicants in employment opportunities, both nationwide and globally, will provide the practical skills and training necessary to secure rewarding positions. This position will manage employer relations programs, enhance employer relations and create opportunities for students, as well as to enhance career development and career competencies for students. This position will develop policy, rules, and regulations regarding employer relations operations. Will interpret trends and college recruiting practices from business and industry in all matters pertaining to professional employment. Will recommend policies and processes in support of employer relations programs. Salary commensurate with education and experience. This position is 30 hours per week. Qualifications for the position include: Master’s Degree and 2 years professional experience in employer relations and job development. For more information and to apply please visit https://jobs.utoledo.edu. Application deadline is Friday, October 22, 2010. UT is an EEO, AA Employer and Educator Social Work Service & Support Specialist The Lucas Co. Board of DD is seeking an experienced social worker to develop and implement service programming, reports, and records for individuals with developmental disabilities. We have full-time and Substitute openings. The successful candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related area, plus two (2) years of post-Bachelor experience in writing individualized plans or service coordination. Please submit résumé in person or mail, along with an employment application, which is available at Lucasdd.org. If in need of ADA accommodations, contact us directly at 419-380-4033. Lucas County Board of DD Human Resources Dept./MK 1154 Larc Lane Toledo, OH 43614 An Equal Opportunity Employer • www.laprensa1.com • current events, photographs, links, weather, classifieds, copies of La Prensa can be found at www.laprensa1.com • La Prensa Classifieds October/octubre 15, 2010 FIRST MONTH FREE RENT * Real Estate EDGEWOOD PARK APARTMENTS SPRING SPECIAL Pick your Price! * Clean and Quiet FREE Heat · FREE Water On-Site Laundry Storage Available Section 8 OK AVAILABLE NOW!!! UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP PONTIAC, MI LARGE 1 Bdrm $399 2 Bdrm $499 Limited Time Only* Some restrictions apply* 248-335-1277 HELP WANTED 6SDQLVK6SHDNLQJ5HDO(VWDWH$JHQW 1R([SHULHQFH1HFHVVDU\ %XWPXVWJHWKDYH/LFHQVH )XOO%URNHUDJH6XSSRUW SANCHEZ ROOFING Preventive m a i n t ; roof repairs; rubber roofing; re-roof shingles; 25 years exp; roof coatings; roof leaks; se habla español. 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Highland Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056. Abundant Life of Perrysburg is a subsidized independent housing facility for those 62 or older. We are located in a beautiful, quiet residential setting in Perrysburg. Abundant Life offers one bedroom garden apartments with private patios, indoor mailboxes, reserved parking and busing to local grocery stores. Applications are now being accepted. Call 419-872-3510 or 419-874-4371. Ask about our Early Registration Specials. A Gene B. Glick Community Equal Housing Opportunity TDD: 1-800-326-9193 #731 We Train, We State Test, and We Hire, COMMERCIAL BUILDING To Advertise Call La Prensa (419) 870-6565 1 of 3,800—the only year for convertible. Stored 33 years. No rust thru, solid car. Not running. Needs restoration. First $7,000 owns this rare vehicle. FOB Destination Continental USA. 419.360.4228. Barbershop For Rent Good Southend Location (Toledo). Own your own business. 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