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A hodge-podge of Latino activity add zest to la vida By Rico de La Prensa Big things are happening in the Latino community, including: • Last Thursday, two representatives from the Puerto Rican Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA)—Sonia Troche and Rafael Rodríguez—met with area Latinos to discuss problems affecting them, Puerto Ricans in particular, in northwest Ohio. Troche and Rodríguez are based at PRFAA’s Loraine office. Areas explored included: voter registration, coordination among the cities in Ohio, support of area organizations including Club Taino Puertorriqueño, and the placement of a Puerto Rican flag at International Park. Robert Torres, from the city

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Organización mexicana recibe premio UNESCO 2002 MEXICO (AP): La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura otorgó a la Academia Mexicana de Derechos Humanos (AMDH) el premio UNESCO 2002 de Educación para los Derechos Humanos, de entre 65 nominaciones de todo el mundo. «Es un premio a la Academia por los años de gran esfuerzo y desarrollo a la educación por los derechos humanos y por sus contribuciones a su defensa», dijo el jueves el subdirector general de la UNESCO para las Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Pierre Sané, horas antes de entregar el galardón en la ciudad de México. El premio UNESCO de Educación para los Derechos Humanos se creó en 1978 y se otorga cada dos años a alguna institución, organización o persona que se haya desempeñado en el ámbito de la educación para los derechos humanos. El presidente de la AMDH, Oscar González, recibirá la noche del jueves el premio consistente en un trofeo y un cheque por 10.000 dólares. Esta es la primera

que el premio se entrega fuera de París, Francia. «Reconocemos en este premio la decisión colectiva de mostrar e impulsar un esfuerzo institucional, también colectivo, para hacer que la educación en el respeto a los derechos humanos, en el estado de derecho, en la cultura democrática y sobre todo en la justicia, prevalezcan», dijo González a nombre de la AMDH. La AMDH es una organización no gubernamental mexicana fundada en 1983, dedicada a promover los derechos humanos a través de la producción y difusión de material pedagógico, además de haber impartido cursos a grupos de la sociedad sobre la materia. La UNESCO también otorgó tres menciones honoríficas del Premio al Instituto de Derechos Humanos y de Promoción de la Democracia, de Benin; a la profesora de filosofía Ionnna Kucuradi, de Turquía; y a N. B. Pityana, primer presidente de la Comisión Nacional de Derechos Humanos de Sudáfrica. Algunos de los galardonados con el premio en años anteriores han sido Václav Havel (República (Continued on Page 4)

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of Toledo Department of Development, helped coordinate this event with PRFAA. The placement of the Puerto Rican flag with other national flags has been attempted for over two years according to Club Taino Puertorriqueño president, Roberto Colón, but the “ city’s Park, Recreation, & Forestry department [Parks] has been dragging its feet,” said Colón. According to Colón, “First, we were told by the city of Toledo’s Parks division that since Puerto Rico was not a country, we could not place our flag. After we educated them, Parks agreed that Puerto Rico qualified. “Then, we were told that (Continued on Page 3)

“Give me space” becomes director’s battle cry as Aurora L. Gonzalez Center controversy heats up By Alan Abrams La Prensa Senior Reporter Two of Toledo’s most prominent community activists are apparently at loggerheads over a controversy involving space at the Aurora L. Gonzalez Community and Family Resource Center in South Toledo. Cyndy Meacham, the executive director of the center, says she and her staff have been working off-site at the nearby Outreach Center at 1301 Broadway in the old Broadway United Methodist Church because there’s no room for their programs in the main structure at 1 Aurora L. Gonzalez Drive. Meacham said she has brought her complaint to the attention of Toledo City Council members, Mayor Jack Ford, and members of her board of directors, but so far it has fallen upon deaf ears. Meacham told La Prensa that utilizing valuable space in the facility for the storage of boxes and a Fax machine has caused the problem. She said the material is stored in the former clinic space be-

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longing to the Neighborhood Health Association while the long-delayed senior medical center awaits construction. But Doni Miller, CEO of the Neighborhood Health Association, and a leading luminary in the Lucas County Democratic Party who is well connected to Democratic City Council members, justifies the storage by maintaining that construction is imminent. “We’ve been trying to build the senior center for a very long time. And we are moving full speed ahead. We will break groundthisyear. Wearelookingforstaffwho specializes in geriatric medicine. We will open that site sometime this year as a geriatric clinic,” said Miller, who also serves on the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority board.

Meacham, who worked for Miller at the Neighborhood Health Association before joining the center, said she’s heard that song before. “There is open space there, its where the clinic moved out a year ago last May,” said Meacham. She said that even when she and her staff occupied the old space, things were tight with seven or eight people working out of one office. But it is nothing compared to the difficulties in trying to manage the facility from an off-site location. Meacham said she told her board when the clinic was moving that she would like the space. “After all, the building has our name on it,” she says, adding “But I guess

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Republicans fail to end Democratic filibuster on Senate Majority Leader will continue to hold our poEstrada Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said the sition as a caucus.” By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP): Democrats dealt a severe setback to President Bush’s nomination of a Latino lawyer to a major federal appeals court Thursday as Republicans failed to break a blockade in the Senate. It was the GOP’s first major defeat since winning control of Congress last November. Bush called the vote a “disgrace,” and Senate Republicans promised to force additional votes. “I will stand by Miguel Estrada’s side until he is sworn in as a judge.” Bush said in a statement. “I call on the Senate Democratic leadership to stop playing politics, and permit a vote on Miguel Estrada’s nomination. Let each senator vote as he or she thinks best, but give the man a vote.’’ The 55-44 vote after four weeks of ethnic-tinged debate was five votes short of the 60 needed to end what had evolved into a Democratic filibuster against Estrada. Bush nominated him two years ago to become the first Latino on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

GOP will try again later to break the filibuster but added that the Senate will turn to other business in the interim but other votes would be likely in the coming weeks. Frist would have to file a motion two days ahead of any new vote on Estrada. The D.C. circuit, which decides important government cases involving separation of powers, the role of the federal government, the responsibilities of federal officials and the authority of federal agencies, currently has four Democratic appointees and four Republicans. Only one judicial nominee has ever been stopped through a Senate filibuster: the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas to be chief justice in 1968. President Lyndon B. Johnson withdrew the nomination after the Senate rejected cloture. Republicans say they will not withdraw Estrada’s nomination. Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota warned that future votes will have the same result. “The vote will not change regardless of how many votes are cast,” Daschle said. “We feel strongly as a caucus and

To the Editor of La Prensa: As it relates to the story in last week’s La Prensa, I do want to say to the readers that the appropriate people at the Toledo Police Department, after being asked to take more interest in the La Paloma Bakery incident, did an excellent job of returning site visits and phone calls to the victims. Alamer & Estela were pleased that TPD went out of their way to make the women feel more comfortable. I want to acknowledge Sgt. Sharon Cook & Lt. Ron Navarro for taking such a personnel interest in responding to Alamer & Estela. I believe we can continue for more positive interactions between the TPD & the South End Community. To the Toledo Police Department “Great Work & Thank You Very Much!” Sincerely, Joe Balderas, Adelante, Inc. Coordinator for Community Awareness Prevention Project Toledo, Ohio

Democrats have been getting pressure from conservative Latino groups to confirm Estrada, who would become the first Latino on the Washington, D.C., court. Republicans hope the battle over Estrada—a 41-year-old Honduran immigrant who graduated from Harvard Law School, served in the Justice Department during the Clinton administration and practices law—will help win Latino votes for their party. Democrats insist they will not allow a final vote on Estrada until the Washington lawyer answers more of their questions in a public hearing or the White House releases Estrada’s working papers from his time at the Justice Department solicitor general’s office. “We have simply asked that Mr. Estrada fill out his application for this lifetime employment as every other one of his predecessors has,” Daschle said Wednesday. Democrats say they fear that Estrada would be an extreme right-wing judge if placed on the court, and want more information about him first. “I have concluded that Mr. Estrada holds positions that are extreme in their nature .... that could be defined as ultra far-right,” Daschle said. The White House refuses to release the information or provide Estrada for another public hearing. Instead, it has offered to make Estrada available for private meetings with senators and have suggested Democrats talk to Estrada’s past employers. Latinos are the nation’s largest minority, at 37 million, and make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, Census Bureau estimates showed in January. Many Democrats reject claims that the Estrada battle would cost them votes, saying they support policies on education, immigration and other issues that Latinos favor.

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Immigrant smuggling jury hears testimony about John Tyson By BILL POOVEY Associated Press Writer CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (AP): A former Tyson Foods ethics officer testified Thursday that he was scolded by the company’s top official for trying to investigate immigrant smuggling accusations. John Copeland said John Tyson, the food giant’s chairman and chief executive officer, directed top company executives in 1999 to enforce a “zero tolerance” policy on the hiring of illegal workers. Copeland, testifying in the third week of the Springdale, Ark.-based food giant’s trial, said that when he tried to interview Tyson executives after July 3, 2000, when a government undercover investigation was exposed, John Tyson told him to stop. Copeland said Tyson was “very angry and said we would get it straight once and for all who runs Tyson Foods ... that I didn’t run Tyson Foods,” Copeland testified. “He objected to the way I was conducting my investigation.” Copeland testified as jurors faced an enlarged poster showing the company’s chain of command. Company attorney Mark Hopson of Washington said that, after the investigation was discovered, he and other attorneys, not Copeland, assumed the lead role in questioning Tyson executives and managers. A December 2001 indictment contends undercover

agents delivered illegal immigrants from Mexico and Central America to Tyson plants as part of a nationwide conspiracy that began in 1994 after company managers had trouble hiring production workers. Tyson attorneys contend the government’s investigation involved only a few plant managers and top executives knew nothing about any illegal hiring. The meat company is on trial with retired manager Gerald Lankford, 64, of North Wilkesboro; Robert Hash, 50, of Greenwood, Ark., the company’s retail fresh division vice president; and Keith Snyder, 44, of Bella Vista, Ark., who has worked as a manager in Shelbyville and Noel, Mo. Hash and Snyder are on administrative leave. Other fired Tyson managers have pleaded guilty and are cooperating with prosecutors in hopes of receiving light sentences. U.S. District Judge R. Allan Edgar has directed prosecutors, Tyson attorneys, and company representatives not to discuss the case. Copeland testified he discovered illegal production workers, including up to 90 who were all hired with the same California ID numbers at the plant in Shelbyville, which prosecutors have described as the “proving ground” for the alleged conspiracy. If convicted, Tyson could be forced to pay millions of dollars in fines and lose government contracts. If there is a conviction, the jury also will decide the amount of any fi-

nancial gain from using illegal workers. Copeland said Hopson and company attorney Tom Green of Washington told him in the months after the investigation was exposed to remember he was “not a government agent.” Copeland said he was appointed ethics officer at Tyson in 1998 following the company’s entanglement with Mike Espy, then-U.S. agriculture secretary in the Clinton administration. Tyson was placed on probation in 1998 after pleading guilty to charges of providing illegal gifts to Espy, who was acquitted. The company was sentenced to pay $4 million in fines and another $2 million to help pay investigation costs. Copeland said that as the company’s ethics officer, managers and executives should have kept him informed when they received complaints about any illegal hirings. Copeland said he received few such complaints until after federal prosecutors provided details on their almost three-year undercover investigation. “Whenyouaredealingwith possible criminal conduct, I would need to know about it,” Copeland said in response to questions by Assistant U.S. Attorney John MacCoon. Tyson attorneys were set to question Copeland on Friday. He continues to work as a Tyson consultant.

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Clash between supporters of two political parties leaves three dead in México ZINACANTAN, Mexico (AP): A clash Wednesday between supporters of Mexico’s two main opposition political parties in southern Chiapas state left three dead and dozens injured. Gathered in front of the city hall, the two groups— supporters of the Institutional Revolutionary Party and the Democratic Revolution Party—began throwing rocks at each other and shooting off guns. Several nearby cars and vendors’ stalls were burned. A 26-year-old man, a supporter of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, was fatally shot during the conflict

in Zinacantan, 6 miles (10 kms) west of San Cristobal de las Casas. Two more died of their wounds later. Fearing more violence, emergency officials refused to enter the town. Several wounded were forced to nurse their own injuries until help arrived. Several people were being treated at local hospitals for gunshot wounds and blows from rocks. “We know there are people dead, but we don’t know how many,” said city councilman Mariano Vazquez, a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI. He added that the PRI supporters came to the town’s cen-

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that made too much sense that we would all be under one roof.” She has a part-time receptionist at her old space, which is now mainly utilized for Lucas County Children Services programming. “And we are still responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of our side of the building at 1 Aurora Gonzalez Drive although we have limited programming available there,” said Meacham. Meacham said the Outreach Center is not handicap accessible and parking is a

problem. “It is political and personal,” says Meacham. Otherwise, she asks, how can anyone ignore the economies of scale? Although the center is paying only $1 a year for the space at the former church, it is costing close to $60,000 a year for maintenance, upkeep, and insurance just so Meacham and her staff can have a place to work, she said. Meacham said the $60,000 could be put to better use by purchasing a van to transport families and clients or to pay the salaries of three new staff members.

ter for a meeting, and that the others arrived and started the clash. Democratic Revolution sympathizers withdrew to city offices, and were not available for comment. Dozens of state and federal police were stationed at the entrance to the town. Chiapas Gov. Pablo Salazar flew to the city in a helicopter and was holding talks with both sides in the conflict. She said there has been speculation about her moving into the site to be abandoned by the South branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library after their relocation. However, that site is also not handicap accessible. “The number of people we are serving goes up as the economy goes down, yet here a saving of money is being equated with storage of boxes. The Aurora L. Gonzalez Center is for families. That’s our building, our name is on it, and I’m not there,” said Meacham. “Something is really wrong with this picture.”

Savor libros and café at Prológo Pursing her dreams, last December, Alicia Urista opened Prológo Librería y Café, located at 6716 Michigan Avenue, as the place to go for Spanish reading, learning, and snacking. Urista, who was born in México but raised in Corktown-Detroit, had been teaching Spanish and ESL for the past five years at a corporate, elementary, and high school level. During those years, she discovered that there was a great need for Spanish and bilingual reading and learning material. Urista decided to take the risk of quitting her full-time job—even though she still teaches part time—and opening up a bookstore. Accord-

ing to the latest statistics, the increase in Latinos in the southwest Detroit area has been phenomenal. That increase brought about the birth of Alicia’s vision of having a Spanish bookstore to be able to have reading and learning material for the parents and educators in the Detroit area. According to Urista, “When I taught, I was amazed at the retention level of children grasping a foreign language. Therefore, I decided that the Prológo’s main focus would be Spanish children’s books.” “At Prológo, people can come to enjoy a great cup of gourmet coffee, delicious Mexican breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and a stimulating, literary ambiance,” said Urista.

Urista also offers Evening English As A Second Language & Spanish classes to the public. Currently, Prológo is open from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays. It is currently closed on Sunday, but, according to Urista, “I plan on expending the hours in the spring. I also intend on adding a patio. I feel very fortunate on being part of the growth of southwest Detoit.”

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they had no extra poles for our flag. When two poles were located, everything was put on hold even though our club has the funds to place our flag.” Larry Anderson, of Parks, assured La Prensa that he would be contacting Colón to complete the registration and placement process. According to Anderson, “I was not involved in the initial application process, but I can give assurances that I will be contacting Mr. Colón to see what remains to be done so that the Puerto Rican flag can be flown at International Park.” • Mexican Consul Antonio Meza has made numerous trips to Toledo, Fremont, and elsewhere to promote and encourage the use of: tutors from México (so that Mexican nationals can earn their GEDs) and the Mexican ID card—the matricula consular. •Last Wednesday, the Northwest Ohio Hispanic/ Latino Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at the Toledo/Lucas County library. University of Toledo interim dean, Dr. Sonny S. Ariss, spoke on the design and creation of a business plan. Dr. Ariss stressed the im-

portance of such plans for both new and old businesses. Dr. Ariss also invited the group to attend the UT Center for Family Business’s breakfast event on April 1, at the Toledo Club Belvedere Room, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Art Velasquez, founder, president, and CEO of Azteca Foods will be the speaker. Chamber member Simon Rodríguez advised the group that a Latino business can register gratis on The Directory of Hispanic Businesses at www.ushccbusinessdirectory.com. The Chamber meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. •Last Friday, the Latino Youth Summit committee met to discuss plans for this year’s May 1 event at the University of Toledo. Over twenty educators were in attendance. Member Robert Torres informed the committee that possible guest speakers included: Julio Melara, a top motivational speaker and businessman, and Linda Alvarado, a successful businesswoman and co-owner of the Colorado Rockies baseball team, depending on budget considerations. José Luna, Hispanic Outreach Teacher for the Toledo Public Schools, advised that letters would be mailed to over 900 prospective high school

students in the public and private sectors by March 21, with their permission slips being due back by April 17th. The Latino Youth Summit is held each year to aid students in the educational process and building self-esteem. The next meeting is Friday, March 14 at 8:00 a.m. at UT’s Rocket Hall. •Monthly meetings for LatinoFest 2003 are being held, gearing up for the event on June 14th in downtown Toledo. Grammy winner Emilio Navaira and Grupo Vida are the headline bands. •Councilman president, Louis Escobar, is asking all interested individuals to contact him regarding becoming a member of the task force to form a Sister City relationship with a city in México. This topic was recently discussed at a meeting with Mexican Consul Antonio Meza and Mayor Jack Ford. According to Escobar, “Tampico, México is being considered.” •An ad hoc committee has been organized by FLOC president, Baldemar Velasquez, for the purpose of re-naming south Broadway Street to César E. Chávez Street. A march is planned for March 25 to co-inside with Adelante, Inc.’s recognition banquet, honoring Chávez.

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Fidel Castro re-elected to sixth term as Cuban president The morning session By ANITA SNOW Associated Press Writer

HAVANA (AP): President Fidel Castro, the world’s longest ruling head of government, acknowledged he won’t be around forever after being elected Thursday by Cuba’s parliament to a sixth term in office that would have him governing until he is 81. “I promise that I will be with you, if you so wish, for as long as I feel that I can be useful—and if it is not decided by nature before,” the 76-year-old Castro said in a rare reference to his advancing age and mortality. “Not a minute less and not a second more. “Now I understand that it was not my destiny to rest at the end of my life,” added Castro, who keeps a busy schedule that would wear out a much younger man. Castro, now in power for 44 years, holds the title of President of the Council of State, the island’s supreme governing body. The sole presidential candidate in Thursday’s vote, Castro wore a dark suit and tie rather than his typical olive green military uniform.

opened with certification of the new parliament deputies by the president of the National Election Council, who read aloud the name of each of the 609 new National Assembly members. Deputies later re-elected Ricardo Alarcon to his third five-year term as speaker of the parliament. Alarcon, a former foreign minister and ambassador to the United Nations, is Castro’s point man on Cuba-U.S. relations. Castro was elected by National Assembly deputies to his fifth presidential term five years ago, the same day the current parliament met for the first time after being chosen in general elections in 1998. Castro has been Cuba’s unchallenged leader since 1959, though he was elected president only in 1976. Until his arrival at the assembly Thursday morning, the 76-year-old leader had not been seen publicly since he returned to Cuba earlier this week from a 12-day Asia tour that included stops in Vietnam, Malaysia, China and Japan. Castro gave a seven-hour speech to the parliament after he was re-elected presi-

dent in 1998. The other seven top officers of the Council of State were also nominated for reelection, including the government’s No. 2 man, 71-year-old First Vice President Raul Castro, Cuba’s defense minister and the president’s younger brother and designated successor. The council has 23 other members, only 13 of which were nominated for re-election. Among those not nominated were Economics Minister Jose Luis Rodríguez Garcia and Justice Minister Roberto Diaz Sotolongo. More than 97 percent of Cuba’s voters in January elected Castro and the rest of the 609 candidates who ran uncontested for parliament, including Juan Miguel Gonzalez, the father of Elian Gonzalez, the boy at the center of the 2000 international child custody battle. The National Assembly generally meets two or three times a year for several days to approve laws the Council of State proposes.

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Checa) en 1990 y Jean Bertrand Aristide (República de Haití) en 1996. •Dificil acordar con EEUU sobre inmigrantes, dice México MEXICO (AP): El secretario de Relaciones Exteriores de México, Luis Ernesto Dérbez, señaló el jueves que el acuerdo sobre inmigrantes con Estados Unidos sigue siendo una prioridad del gobierno, pero que por el momento tendrá que centrarse en dar más recursos a los mexicanos que emigran a su vecino del norte. Dérbez se mostró alarmado ante el incremento de emigrantes muertos en la frontera, y en especial en las zonas desérticas de Arizona. El funcionario aconsejó a que las delegaciones consulares deberían prestar mayor ayuda a los mexicanos, legales e ilegales, que viven en Estados Unidos. El ministro le ha puesto mucho énfasis a este tema, que fue el principal factor por el cual renunció el anterior secretario de esa cartera, Jorge Castañeda. El ex funcionario no logró avanzar en este tópico con Estados Unidos. El presidente estadounidense George W. Bush estaba abierto a un acuerdo cuando inició su mandato hace tres años, pero tras los atentados del 11 de septiembre del 2001, Bush aplazó las negociaciones. Dérbez aclaró que su país continuará buscando un acuerdo, pero que el gobierno se da cuenta que hay pocas posibilidades de lograr un acuerdo. «Yo he dicho que sigue siendo la prioridad número uno del país, del gobierno, el llegar a algún tipo de acuerdo migratorio, pero también tenemos que examinar cuáles son las circunstancias reales, lo que está ocurriendo en este momento», dijo el funcionario. Dérbez explicó la necesidad de ayudar a los inmigrantes «en verdad, a nuestros conciudadanos que tengan mejores condiciones de vida». Por otra parte, el

funcionario se pronunció respecto a la presión que está ejerciendo Estados Unidos para que México les de un voto en el Consejo de Seguridad, que permitiría un ataque contra Irak. «Si hubiera presión de Estados Unidos podríamos aguantar todo. No, hay pronunciamientos, hay manifestaciones, no hay presión», concluyó Dérbez. •Caso de Estrada está casi perdido; Bush dice es «una desgracia» Por NESTOR IKEDA WASHINGTON(AP):Los intentos del presidente George W. Bush de nombrar a un hispano como juez de una de las jurisdicciones más importantes de Estados Unidos sufrieron el jueves un grave revés en una votación en el Senado. A raíz de ese resultado, la confirmación por el Senado del jurista de origen hondureño Miguel Estrada como juez del Circuito de Apelaciones del Distrito de Columbia, está casi perdida. Bush consideró la votación y la incertidumbre de su designación como “una desgracia”. «Las tácticas (de los senadores opositores a Estrada) son una injusticia e impropias para un buen hombre que he nominado, y desleales a las propias obligaciones del Senado»,

dijo Bush en una declaración escrita luego de la votación. El caso de Estrada ha quedado entrabado en los mecanismos propios del Senado estadounidense y que no tienen un equivalente en la jerga legislativa castiza: «filibuster» y «cloture». La traducción más próxima sería «obstrucción» y «destrabamiento», respectivamente. Cuando hay un caso con alto contenido político, como el de Estrada, los que se oponen apelan al recurso del «filibuster». Cada vez que el caso es puesto en debate, el partido que lo apoya—con Estrada, es el Republicano—habla de sus bondades. En la réplica, los que se oponen hablan de cualquier cosa excepto del propio tema. Durante el debate reciente, por ejemplo, muchos senadores demócratas, luego de oír las bondades de Estrada como jurista, hablaron del extremo frío de estos días en la región este de Estados Unidos, la necesidad de mejorar el cultivo de frutas en algún valle, etc., etc.. y así indefinidamente. Se requiere del voto de 40 senadores para entrar en el recurso del «filibuster», lo cual es relativamente fácil en un sistema bipartidista, como el estadounidense, en el cual casi siempre uno de los partidos tiene más de ese número de asientos en el Senado de 100 miembros. (Continued on Page 9)

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March/marzo 12, 2003 ATTORNEYS/ ABOGADOS SOUTHWEST LEGAL SERVICES LAW OFFICES OF ANDREA J. FERRARA 8941 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 48209 313-841-6767 The Law Offices of Howard, Cherniak, and Gupta, P.C. Friends to the neighborhood for 20 years. A general practice law firm that specializes in personal injury claims. Located at 1020 Springwells (at the corner of Lafayette), Detroit MI 48209. Initial consultation free of charge. Para una consulta en español, llamen a Griselda Garza o Nereyda Villarreal al. 313-849-0567. Tatiana Alvarez, Esq. Boss & Vitou Co., L.P.A. 111 W. Dudley Street Maumee OH 43537 419-893-5555 AUTOMOTIVE TAYLOR AUTOMOTIVE DOWNTOWN GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL BEST CARS AT BEST PRICES Call 419-241-2264 [English] Call 419-350-8432 [Spanish/Español] Toledo OH AUTO ROUND UP USED CARS Financing available Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 2 locations to serve you: 4847 Livernois and 5318 Cabot Streets Detroit MI 48210 313-231-2527/313-846-6800 Royal Collision, Inc. Towing, bumping, painting, welding, glasswork. 32 years serving Detroit. 8001 Michigan Ave., 313-582-1000. Se Habla Español. Northland Collision Expert Refinishing & Collision Work 5135-37 Lewis Avenue Toledo OH 43612 419-476-6728 RITE ON AUTO SALES Compra y venta 100 car inventory Financiamiento guarantizado Se Habla Español 6935 Michigan Ave. [6 blocks west of Livernois] Detroit MI 48210 313-297-3333 BARBER/BEAUTY SALONS Violeta’s Salon Cortes de pelo /Haircuts 4844 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 48209 313-841-6551 Se Habla Español

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DRY CLEAN/LAUNDRY ODELLA’S WASH LAND 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. DAILY; corner of Dorr & Collingwood Streets, Toledo, Ohio. Hottest Dryers in town! Jumbo Washers & Dryers; Drycleaning; Silk screening, y más! 419-243-9549. FASHION DELIA FASHION Ropa para Damas, Caballeros y Niños Lun.-Sab. 10:00 a.m.9:00 p.m./Dom. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 7910 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 48209 313-843-6790 GC FASHIONS PLUS Fancy lamps, clocks, flowers, curtains, bedspreads, authentic rugs, shoes, 20s, all kinds, all gifts, Christmas. 3125 Lagrange [& Park] Toledo OH 43608 419-243-7162 R O D R I G U E Z VAQUERITA 5698 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 48209 313-849-0746 de toda traje; ropa vaquera, botas, exoticos, ropa de bautismo, musica, enviode dinero a México

INSURANCE D ANIEL G UADARRAMA AGENCY Todo el mundo necesita un abogado, un doctor de familia, y un agente de seguros. Para aseguransas nadie te ayuda mejor que: Daniel Guadarrama Agency. Llamame y permiteme ayudarte. 3171 N. Republic Blvd., Suite 207, Toledo OH 43615 419-704-2589. MEDICAL/DENTAL Family Care Medical Center - Medical, Dental, & Pediatrics 5831 West Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 48209 313-842-8300/313-8421200 Se Habla Español. No appt. necessary DOCTORA EN MEDICINA WANDA VELEZ-RUIZ, M.D. 4115 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 48209 313-843-8400 Office hours: M-F 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat:10:00a.m.to3:00p.m. JOSEPH HARRIS, DDS Dentista/odontólogo/ frenos/sobre pedido Se Habla Español 2431 West Grand Blvd. Detroit MI 313-895-4300

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Hector’s Men’s Wear 5449 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 48209 313-554-2044 66 años sirviendo al publico. Visita Hector y familia Lunes a Sábado.

HARDWARE VERNOR FERRETERIA Do It Best Hardware; Specialize in plumbing, electrical, lumber, paint, window repair, and automotive. 4645 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 48209 313-843-7777.

MEXICAN IMPORT STORES XOCHI’S IMPORTS Authentic Mexican Hand Crafts, Great line of gifts, accent pieces, & food products Open daily, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 3437 Bagley Street Detroit MI 48216 313-841-6410

REAL ESTATE Julie Picknell Charles Reinhart Company Realtors 1020 E. Michigan Ave. Saline MI 48176 734-395-8383 RESTAURANTS/ BAKERIES LUNAS BAKERY II, INC. Family owned and operated for 4 generations Hot bread daily; flour tortillas; hot tomales; fresh chorizo Open 7 days/wk: M-Sat, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sun: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 5680 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 48209 313-554-1510 fax: 313-554-1196 Paul’s Pizerria Homemade Pizza, Burgers, Lasagna 40 years service/We deliver! 7635 West Vernor Hwy. [near Central Ave.] Detroit MI 48209 313-843-1444 SCHOOLS Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture Hair, nail, and skin care careers Earn $14-$20 per hour Free brochure 4801 Lewis Ave. Toledo OH 43612 419-478-6660 1-888-733-8222. SPORTS Life Style Soccer Todo lo que buscas para fútbol, soccer. Marcas Mexicanas y Europenos. 8220 Michigan Ave. [con Loya] Detroit MI 48209 313-584-8584 TAX/ACCOUNTING Bandera Tax Preparation Service 1620 Lansing @ W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit MI 313-849-5633 Gratis: Laser color photo, 8x10. Se Habla Español.

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Weekly Horoscope BY SEÑORITA ANA

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★ TAURUS: (April 21 - May 21)A ★ ★ You seem to be able to handle just about anything which may be thrown your way in regards to surprises. By putting a lot of faith in those you love, it is a shock when someone lets you down. Keep your self-esteem intact and take time out for yourself too.

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★ CANCER: (June 22 - July 23) A ★ ★Being quite a homebody, now would be an excellent time to capitalize on any inclinations you have in that direction. Your love life is quite intense lately. It is especially exciting that your loved one’s emotional intensity matches or even surpasses your own.

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A ★ SCORPIO: (October 24 - November 22)★ ★ Beneath your strong, independent exterior lies a desire for a truly fulfilling relationship. Resist in the temptation to indulge in self-destructive behavior if you become unhappy. Emotional satisfaction can also be found in renewing old friendships.

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OHIO: Toledo: Club Escape, Northtown Mall, every Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., the best in Tejano music. ClubFrogtown, 3535 Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sat, 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; salsa, merengue, cumbias, reggae; DJ Joel Vilchez; 419-699-3269. Las Palmas Nightclub, 3247 Stickney Ave; Sat; call 419-476-1363. Mickey Finn’s, 602 Lagrange St., DJ Tony Rios, Thurs. 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Call 419-2463466. Rambo’s, 201 Knapp St., DJ Bob Rios, ThursSat; call 419-241-2358. The Connection, 3126 Lagrange Street; Tejano every Fri- Sat. nights, 9:30 p.m. to close; Wed., Thurs., & Sun., DJ music from 8:30 p.m. to close. 419-242-2924. MICHIGAN: Detroit: Detour Lounge, 1824 Springwells Street; every Friday night; Baile Cumbia; free cumbia lessons by Edwin Salazar; DJ Manolito; cumbia, salsa, ranchera, merengue; 313-849-0900. Club International, 6060 W. Fort Street; weekly Saturday entertainment with renouned bands; 313-995-4938. Los Galanes, 3362 Bagley St., every Friday and Saturday, Latino music; 313-554-4444. Luna Pier: Luna Pier Ballroom; every Saturday night; El Baile Grande, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Call 734848-4326. Royal Oak: Tuesday night; Sky Club, 401 S. Lafayette; Sangria; doors open at 7 p.m. with free dance lessons at 8 p.m; 21 and over; proper attire; 586-254-0560. Every Thursday night; Sky Club, DJ Cisco; 248543-1964.

Need a translator or language tutor [Spanish/English or English/Spanish]? Call Carla at: 419-870-6565

Spanglish Radio Programs WCWA 1230 AM LatinoMix 1230 with Yvonne, Tony, & Rico; Toledo, domingo, 8 p.m. to midnight. WBGU 88.1 FM Bowling Green, domingo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WFOB 1430 AM with Sylvester Duran Fostoria, sábado, 4-6 p.m. Domingo, 8:30 to 10 a.m. WLEN 103.9 FM Adrian, domingo, 1 to 4:30 p.m. WQTE 95.3 FM with Lady Di Adrian, domingo, 3 to 8 p.m. WLFC 88.3 FM Findlay, viernes, 6 to 9 p.m. WKNZ 680 AM with Luis Hernández Detroit, lunes a sab., 5 to 7 a.m. WCAR 1090 AM Detroit, sábado, noon to 5 p.m. domingo, noon to 4 p.m.

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Spanish Church Services: Evangelical Assemblies of God 705 Lodge Toledo, Ohio 43609 Pastor Moses Rodríguez Miér., 7:00 p.m. Dom., 11:00 a.m. 419-385-6418 First Spanish Church of God 1331 E. Broadway Toledo, Ohio 43605 Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00 p.m. Mier. & Vier., 7:00 p.m. Sab., 6:00 p.m. 419-693-5895 Iglesia Bautista El Buen Pastor 521 Spencer Road Toledo, Ohio 43609 Rev. Dr. Alberto Martínez Miér., 7:00 p.m. Sab., 7:00 p.m. Dom., 10:15 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 6:00 p.m. 419-381-2648 La Primera Iglesia Bautista 628 Elm Street corner of Elm & Erie Toledo, Ohio 43604 Pastor Titular: J. Truett Fogle Pastor Asociado: Jesus Segovia

Escuela dominical: 10:00 a.m. Culto de adoración: 11:00 a.m.

Los cultos son bi-lengual 419-241-1546 SS. Peter & Paul 728 Guadalupe Street Toledo, Ohio 43609 Fr. Richard Notter Dom., 12:00 p.m. 419-241-5822 Primera Iglesia Hispana de Monroe Alianza Cristiana y Misionera Pastor Jesse Morales 317 E. Front St. Monroe, Michigan 48161 Dom., 1:30 p.m. Mar. & Jue., 7:00 p.m. 734-848-4271 Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana 3495 Livernois Street Detroit, Michigan 48210 Pastor Titular: Carlos Liese Pastor Asociado: Elí Garza Estudio Bíblico: Miér., 7:00 p.m. Escuela Dominical: 10:00 a.m. Culto de Adoración: Dom., 11:00 a.m. 313-894-7755

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Nueva Creación United Methodist Church 270 Waterman St. Detroit MI Services: Juev. at 7:00 p.m. & Dom. at 5:30 p.m. Editor’s Note: Churches desiring to be included in this directory should e-mail the information to Rico, c/o [email protected], or fax to 419-255-7700. Gracias.

LA PRENSA’S CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS March 15, Candidate Training & Campaign Management School—to train prospective candidates on running for office and volunteers on how to manage an election campaign; sponsored by Voces Unidas of Sandusky, Inc. and the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Holiday Inn Fremont/Port Clinton; $55 registration; Irma Celestino, 419-332-3160. March 15, 8:00 p.m., Tango Buenos Aires, Valentine Theatre; tickets are: $15, $35, and $45. 419-471-0049 or 419-242-2787. March 19, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Sabor y Salsa, Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Michigan Ave. at Greenfield; Eddie Palmieri and Lila Downs. $15 general admission. 313-842-7010 or 313-664-2000. March 22, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. and March 23, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., Cinderella presented by the Toledo Ballet Association; at the Valentine Theatre; tickets are : $10, $18, $25, & $35. Call 419-471-0049 or 419-242-2787. March 25, 6:00 p.m., César Chávez Humanitarian Awards; sponsored by Adelante, Inc., University of Toledo Student Union, Toledo; $40 tickets; 419-244-8440. April 1, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m; The University of Toledo Center for Family Business hosts an inspirational business breakfast with guest speaker Art Velasquez, founder, president, & CEO of Azteca Foods; at the Toledo Club Belvedere Room. 419-530-4058. April 25-26, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 8th Annual Hispanic Leadership Conference, Lorain County Community College, Lorain; for info call: 440-244-2056; to register call: 440-277-8235. May 1, Latino Youth Summit, University of Toledo. May 10, 2nd Annual Greater Cincinnati Hispanic Scholarship Fund Gala, Xavier University Cintas Center, Cincinnati; call Maria Molina, 513-983-2232. May 30, Baile Latino, 8th annual, at the Stranahan Theatre, Noche de Estrellas. June 14, LatinoFest 2003, Promanade Park; entertainment by Emilio Navaira, Grupo Vida, y más. Contact Consuelo Hernández, 419-259-5257 or Tony Rios, 419-729-9915. June 20-21, Festival Latino, Bicentennial Park and Civic Center Drive, Columbus; call 614-645-7995. September 15-October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month. Editor’s Note: Anyone having an event to be listed should mail the event to La Prensa, attn: Rico, 616 Adams Street, Toledo OH 43604, or e-mail to [email protected]. Gracias!

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MANUEL J. SALAZAR, SR. Manuel J. Salazar, Sr., 76, of West Toledo, passed away March 3, 2003, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born July 7, 1926, in Toledo to Trinidad and Dora (Savadra) Salazar. Manuel worked 38 yrs. for the Jeep Corporation retiring as a millwright in 1986. A decorated WWII U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Phillipines, Manuel was a member of the American Legion Waltz-Hodgins Post # 348. He was a devoted husband and father who will be fondly remembered as a dedicated working man, not only at Jeep but also at home, busy repairing items around the house or working in the yard. Manuel was a boxing enthusiast and an avid pool player who also enjoyed fishing and travel. He was a parishioner of Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. Manuel is survived by his loving wife of 43 yrs., Mariaelena (Espinosa) Salazar; sons, Jorge, James and Manuel (Angel) Salazar, Jr. all of Toledo; brothers, Lorenzo (Carmen) Salazar and Trinidad Salazar, Jr; sisters, Vicki Geronimo, Cecelia Espinoza, both of Toledo, Juanita (Bill) Garcia of Adrian, MI and Sally Sánchez, San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Jorge Jr., Julio Salazar, Alayna and Santos Salazar and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Manuel was preceded in death by his brothers, Ambrose and Joe and sister, Mary.

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Conceden Premio Olímpico a Wilfredo Gómez Por LUIS R. VARELA SAN JUAN (AP): El Comité Olímpico de Puerto Rico (COPUR) concedió el trofeo a la excelencia al ex tricampeón mundial de boxeo, Wilfredo Gómez, se informó este viernes. El presidente del COPUR, Héctor Francisco Cardona, dijo que «Papo» Gómez es una de tres personas que el domingo recibirán este galardón especial por sus excelentes logros en el deporte puertorriqueño. Los otros dos premiados son Daniel Cintrón y el ex representante a la Cámara por el Partido Nuevo Progresista, Manuel Marrero Hueca. Los galardones serán entregados el domingo en el marco de la trigesimoséptima Premiación Olímpica, que se celebrará desde las tres de la tarde en el Hotel Condado Plaza. «Este premio especial es para el grande de todos los tiempos, Wilfredo Gómez», dijo Cardona a la AP. Gómez conquistó en 1974 la medalla de oro en el peso gallo en los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe y ese mismo año se consagró monarca en el campeonato mundial amateur celebrado en La Habana. Posteriormente, se convirtió en boxeador profesional y fue campeón mundial super gallo, pluma y super pluma y para muchos ha sido el mejor pugilista

nacido en la isla. Cintrón fue un firme colaborador del del 1943 al 1956 de uno de los padres del olimpismo, Julio Enrique Monagas, ex presidente del COPUR. Fue jefe de misión de la primera delegación puertorriqueña que participó en unas Olimpiadas, en 1948 en Londres, dijo Cardona. Además, fue ejecutivo de las delegaciones puertorriqueños en los Juegos Olímpicos de 1952 y 1956. El tercer premio especial se concede a Marrero Hueca, quien fue presidente de la Comisión de Deportes de la Cámara de Representantes. «Marrero Hueca es una persona que ayudó mucho al deporte y al olimpismo en la Legislatura», dijo Cardona. El domingo también recibirán sus premios los atletas federativos más sobresalientes del pasado año. Además, se anunciará el hombre y la mujer puertorriqueña más destacado en todas las disciplinas deportivas olímpicas en el 2002. Entre los aspirantes a ese galardón están los nadadores Ricardo Busquets y Sonia Alvarez, múltiples medallistas de oro en los pasados Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de El Salvador.

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Para eliminar el «filibuster» se necesitan 60 votos, lo cual es ya una tarea más difícil. Eliminarlo significa, además, aligerar el debate y entrar pronto en una votación sobre el tema que en el caso de Estrada es la confirmación. Pero, el jueves la votación fue de 55 a 44, en favor de eliminar el «filibuster», un resultado que se quedó corto en 5 votos. Es decir, ganó el «cloture» por lo que otra vez el debate será ilimitado. Los números indican, además, que Estrada sí tendría los 51 votos que se requieren para ser confirmado si la votación fuera hoy mismo. Para muchos, debido a que será muy difícil conseguir esos 5 votos, la suerte de Estrada parecía estar echada. Los republicanos son la mayoría en el Senado, pero no todos apoyan a Estrada. Han dicho que continuarán

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insistiendo en una nueva votación para quebrar el “filibuster”. No han puesto plazo, pero, casi como una forma de arrojar la toalla al cuadrilátero en señal de abandono de la pelea, dijeron que entretanto se abocarían a otros temas en el debate del plenario. Bush ha pedido a la conducción de la bancada demócrata que «deje de jugar a la política y permita una votación sobre la nominación». «Dejemos que cada senador vote como mejor lo piense, pero demos a este hombre una votación», dijo en un comentario ya repetido en semanas pasadas. Estrada, de 44 años, ha recibido elogios de los principales senadores republicanos como «un ejemplo» de realización de los inmigrantes en Estados Unidos. Vino de Honduras a los 16 años, cuando apenas sabía inglés, y se doctoró en derecho en las universidades

de Harvard y Columbia. Ha ganado 13 de 15 casos defendidos ante la Corte Suprema. Los que se oponen, incluso activistas latinos, consideran que no tiene experiencia, no tiene interés por los asuntos hispanos, es muy conservador en materia del aborto, ha sido abogado de Bush en el recuento de votos en el estado de la Florida y que tiene muy poca experiencia. Sólo un nominado para un cargo en la judicatura ha sido eliminado por el recurso del «filibuster». Ocurrió hace 45 años, con el jurista Abe Fortas, propuesto por el presidente Lyndon B. Johnson para la Corte Suprema. Johnson retiró la nominación luego que el senado rechazó el «cloture». Bush ha dicho que no lo hará con Estrada y que estará de su lado «hasta que sea investido juez».

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La Prensa Classifieds The Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area has an opening for a part time Cultural Programs Volunteer Coordinator. This individual will provide developmental and administrative support to recruit and maintain volunteers of cultural programs and assist the Director of Cultural Programs in the direction and supervision of Manor House, Retail Operations and Metroparks Cultural volunteer needs. Pay rate is $9.96/hr. Trailing or practical experience equivalent to a college degree in Human Resources, Business or Cultural Arts. Experience working with volunteers or groups in parks or cultural program settings. Minimum of 3 years previous experience as a volunteer. Must be at least 18 yrs old and have a valid drivers license. Apply at Administrative Office, Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave., Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning March 9, 2003 through March 24, 2003. Resume required. EOE/AA

MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHAN C BAX GLOBAL, a leader in transportation and logistics industry is seeking qualified candidates for our 1st shift (7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) with repair experience on hydraulic systems, electric motor control systems and gas or diesel engines. Welding, fabrication and print reading is a plus. Pay commensurate with experience and knowledge of position. We offer a competitive wage and benefit program. If you are interested and qualified for this position, please apply in person between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, One Air Cargo Parkway East, Swanton OH 43558. Phone (419) 867-9911.

NOTICA El Consulado de México en Detroit invita a Hispanos que estudiaron enfermería o se graduaron como doctores en su país de origen y no pueden ejercer su profesión en los Estados Unidos, a participar en una reunión en donde se les informara las posibilidades de desarrollo profesional que pudieran tener en el sector salud local. La cita es el próximo sábado 15 de Marzo a las 10.00am en la Sala de Conferencias de la Iglesia Holy Redeemer, 1721 Junction St. Detroit, MI 48029. Para mayores informes comunicarse a: 313 964.4515 ext. 30 y 13 [email protected] y [email protected]

Social Work CASE MANAGER Unison is seeking Case Managers to provide community support services to adults with serious mental illness. Responsibilities will include providing assistance with the social, vocational, economic, and environmental needs of assigned clients and assisting in their ability to live in the community. Valid driver’s license required. Ohio counselor or social worker license preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates with two or four year degrees in fields related to social work. Excellent salary and benefits package. Send or fax resume with cover letter by 03/17/03.

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Social Work Mental Health Counselor Unison is seeking Mental Health Counselors based at the Juvenile Detention Facility to provide mental health services to detainees. Full and or parttime applicants will be considered. Services will include diagnostic assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization, prevention and supportive counseling, symptom monitoring, psycho education, service coordination, referral and linkage. Qualified candidates must have strong clinical skills including the ability to make clinical decisions along with knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices. Experience working with juveniles and/or offenders, and BS in social work or related field is required. Must be licensed in Ohio. These positions are part of a team providing 7 day per week services. Send resume with cover letter by 3/17/03 to:

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KUSS CORPORATION TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITY Kuss Corporation, a rapidly growing manufacturer of automotive and specialty filter products, has an immediate opportunity for the following technical professional:

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Manufacturing Engineer Your responsibilities will include participating on New Product Implementation Teams, supporting new product development and process development, specifying, purchasing, and installing new production equipment, assuring that new products and processes are ready for production, optimizing existing production processes, troubleshooting mold and machine problems, providing training for new and existing processes, being an active participant on the Manufacturing Engineering team, utilizing common problem solving techniques, identifying new technology and integrating them into our manufacturing processes, and completing any other job related responsibilities as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This position requires a four year technical degree and three years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, strong interpersonal, communication, supervisory and team skills, project management skills, experience with injection mold design and sampling, robotics and automation experience including programming, installation, and troubleshooting, “hands on” experience with injection molding including: mold setting, start-ups and troubleshooting, equipment procurement experience, and knowledge of ultrasonic / vibration welding, PLC’s, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

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March 6, 2003 City of Toledo Department of Economic and Community Development One Government Center, Suite 1800 Toledo, Ohio 43604 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about March 24, 2003, the above named City will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to release Federal funds under the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) authorized by Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act as amended, for the following program: PROJECT: Multi-Year Emergency Shelter Grant Program. PURPOSE:Program will utilize ESG funds for the construction of new structures, rehabilitation of structures or conversion of buildings to emergency shelters for homeless persons. LOCATION: City Wide, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Not Site specific at this time. ESTIMATED YEARLY COST: $340,000.00 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

We offer a stimulating environment and competitive salary and benefits. For prompt, confidential consideration, send your resume and salary history to: George Markon Human Resources Associate Kuss Corporation P. O. Box 708 Findlay, Ohio 45839-0708 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Sky Financial Group, Inc., a financial services holding company headquartered in Bowling Green, Ohio, is currently searching for candidates to fill the following position:

Corporate Marketing Specialist This position is responsible for managing all marketing requests from creative development, copy writing, to production/delivery. Responsibilities also include providing support to the Sky Marketing Management Department, coordinating quotes, printing with outside vendors and assisting with marketing initiatives/ projects from start to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, and 2-4 years of professional experience in Marketing. Strong verbal, written and analytical skills. Proven project management skills a plus. Working experience with Pagemaker a plus, but not required. Interested candidates please send resume and confidential salary history to [email protected], Sky Financial Group, Inc., 1851 North Research Drive, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.

It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the above-named City has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The reasons for such decision not to prepare such Statement are as follows: A complete environmental assessment has been done for the above program and in no circumstances are any long-term avoidable adverse impacts anticipated. The program will primarily involve construction of new structures, rehabilitation of existing structures or the conversion of existing buildings into shelters for homeless persons. Although individual project locations have not been identified at this time, as each site is identified an environmental review will be conducted prior to any physical action on the site. Individual site-specific projects will be reviewed for compliance with the federal laws and authorities as listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Volume 24 Part 58.5. While work of the individual projects may result in temporary minor traffic disruption, project activities will be done with care to ensure site safety and to avoid the creation of nuisances. Contractors will be instructed to use all reasonable available control measures to limit noise generation and air pollution contribution. An Environmental Review Record respecting the program has been prepared by the above-named City, which documents the environmental review of the program and more fully sets forth the reasons why such Statement is not required. The Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request at the Department of Economic and Community Development between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. No further environmental review of such program is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal funds. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FINDING All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the City to the Department of Economic and Community Development. Such written comments should be received at this department on or before March 21, 2003. All such comments so received will be considered and the City will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the projects prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. RELEASE OF FUNDS

Sky Bank values a diverse workforce and is in principle, as well as in practice, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sky Bank/Technology & Operations, located in Bowling Green, Ohio, is currently searching for candidates to fill the following position:

MAIL PROCESSOR Responsibilities include opening, sorting and distributing mail for the Loan Department. Also will assist with special mailings and verifying addresses. Hours: M-F, 8-5, Salary Range: $6-9/hour. Incentive compensation and benefits are offered. Interested candidates please send resume and confidential salary history to [email protected], Fax (419) 254-6801, or Sky Service Center, 1851 North Research Drive, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.

The City of Toledo will undertake the program described above with ESG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), under Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. The City of Toledo is certifying to HUD that the City of Toledo and Jack Ford, Mayor of Toledo, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the City of Toledo may use the ESG funds, and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the national Environmental Policy Act of 1969. OBJECTIONS TO HUD RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept an objection to is approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by HUD; or (b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the program indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the program in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to HUD at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Columbus Office, Region V, 200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-2499. HUD will not consider objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above. Objections received after April 9, 2003 will not be considered by HUD.

Sky Bank values a diverse workforce and is in principle, as well as in practice, an Equal Opportunity Employer

Jack Ford Mayor City of Toledo One Government Center, Suite 2200 Toledo, Ohio 43604

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Costa Rica is a beautifully main attraction in Cartago diverse country The are its churches, one of which

March Madness includes the Mardi Gras According to Fair Housing Center Executive Director Lisa Rice, last week’s Mardi Gras party was a tremendous success. A full house of over 400 was entertained to the music by the KGB Motown band, relishing Cajun food and sipping exotic drinks. Numerous attendees wore festive costumes including the one worn by the anonymous maiden depicted in the above photograph. According to Michael Marsh, the Center’s Director of Development and Public Relations, the Center began hosting fundraisers a few years ago as a way to offset cuts in government funding. “Our fund raisers are a way to help make up the difference and ensure that we can provide services for our clients,” explained Marsh.

By UT student, Crystal You Special to La Prensa Hola! My name is Crystal You and I am a student at the University of Toledo. I was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio by parents Wayne You and Andrea Montez. I am currently studying abroad in San José, Costa Rica. I can hardly believe that a month has already past since I arrived for a 5½-month sabbatical. My host family is wonderful. They are a very kind-hearted and religious family, but of course no family can replace my family back home. The 37 students in my program, Grupo de Kansas, are a wonderful mix of people from all over the United States. Our first month of orientation consisted of classes in History of Costa Rica, Writing, and Culture to help prepare us for our stay. We also worked with seven Tico (Costa Rican) students. It has definitely been full of many great experiences. Traveling has been a lot of fun—that is, if you do not experience carsickness. The scenery is beautiful and mountainous. Within the first month we went on four excursions with the “El Grupo,” the first being to the province of Cartago. The 7 provinces of Costa Rica are like the states in the U.S. The city of Cartago was the capital of Costa Rica until 1823.

Las Ruinas (The Ruins), was destroyed in 1910 by an earthquake and never rebuilt. Still standing as beautiful as ever is theBasílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles. Thousands of people from all over Central America make their way to the Basílica every August 2nd to worship the Virgin, known as La Negrita, in celebration of her discovery at that very location in the year 1635. The next excursion was to Monteverde (province of Puntarenas). Monteverde was founded in 1951 by North American Quakers. There, we saw a collection of frogs and toads. We later walked the trails at the Finca Ecológica where we encountered a few different animals including pizotes (white-nosed coatis), or, as my classmate called them, “monkoon” because they looked like a cross between monkeys and raccoons. We also did the Sky Walk that consisted of hiking trails and five long suspension bridges that literally took us through the dense treetops. We probably would have seen some monkeys or beautiful Quetzal birds—the national bird of Guatemala—if we had not made so much noise to scare them away. Our third excursion took us to Guanacaste (another province). We stayed in a

beautiful hotel on the shore of the Pacific Ocean with a lovely view, making it easy to admire the magnificent sunsets. In Guanacaste, I played my first game of soccer—we played against the locals. I guess you could say that it is not my sport because I injured my ankle—I am now sporting a cast almost up to my knee. ¡Qué verguenza! Our final excursion was also in Guanacaste. We saw a hummingbird gallery and a butterfly observatory. Costa Rica has 10 percent of all of the world’s butterfly species. The most dazzling butterfly is the morpho butterfly. I was fortunate enough to have a morpho, of all butterflies, land on me. Actually, the director of the “El Grupo” flung a piece of banana onto my foot, between my toes, where the morpho then landed to feed for five minutes. We then hiked—I

hobbled—down to see various waterfalls. I love the feeling and sound of being nearby a waterfall. A few of them were fairly large. We later went past theArenalVolcano. TheArenal is the most active volcano in Costa Rica erupting almost daily. We finished the excursion by relaxing in nearby hot springs. I do not think that I could have chosen a more beautifully diverse country to study in. Hasta luego.

Editor’s Note: Crystal You is a Senior at UT and is on sabbatical in Costa Rica, Central America.

Adelante, Inc. to pay tribute to César E. Chávez

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César Estrada Chávez’s birthday is March 31. In honor of Chávez and the virtues he espoused, Adelante, Inc. is hosting the César E. Chávez Humanitarian Award Banquet on Tuesday, March 25 at the University of Toledo Student Union Auditorium. Chávez is known for his hard work and dedication to farmworkers. He cofounded the United Farm Workers (UFW), which attained many firsts under his leadership, including: • In 1966, the first genuine collective bargaining agreement between farmworkers and growers in the history of the United States. • The first union contracts requiring rest periods, clean drinking water, hand washing facilities, banning pesticides straying while workers are in the field, and outlawing DDT. • The first and only performing pension plan and

first functioning credit union for farmworkers. • The first union contracts providing for profit sharing and parental leave. Chávez believed in achieving his goals via nonviolence. He is often quoted as saying: “Non-violence is not inaction. It is discussion. It is not for the timid or weak….Non-violence is hard work. It is the willingness to sacrifice. It is the patience to win.” According to Veronica Vallejo, Adelante coordinator, ‘There will be numerous speakers and presentations at this first year event. Arturo S. Rodríguez, the president of the UFW and Chávez’s son-in-law, will be the keynote speaker.” Also involved in the program will be: Toledo’s postmaster, who will re-unveil the Chávez Commemorative stamp; Council president Louis Escobar and former director of Adelante; Mayor Jack Ford; and Jason Martínez, of Channel 13 news.

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