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To the Editor of La Prensa,My name is Yvette N. Villanueva, from the Univer-
sity of Toledo. HR 4437, proposed by WisconsinRepublican James Sensenbrenner, enrages me pro-foundly.
I grew up working in the fields, surrounded byimmigrants. My parents were immigrants and, thank-fully, they are now residents of the United States.However, I wonder what Mr. Sensenbrenner would doif his parents were immigrants and this bill was passed—I’m sure he would not have proposed it in the first place.
I don’t know what he has against immigrants—allthat they want is to work worry free and be able toprovide for their families.
I wonder if he has ever watched the 1999 NationalHeadliner Award Winner documentary titled Childrenof the Harvest, presented by Dateline NBC news [pro-duction by Andy Court and Victor Arango]. I was a part of that—I am the little girl fallingasleep while working.
This documentary might make Congressman Sensenbrenner see or understand justa little bit of what immigrants, their families, and friends go thought just to be able toprovide a meal and a roof for their loved ones.
When you think of the immigrant, the first thing that my mind envisions is a personworking in the fields. That is because it is true—immigrants have the worst paying anddirty jobs that there can be. Yet, they do it for a better future for themselves and theirloved ones.
I worked in the fields from the tender age of ten until I was seventeen years of age.And every year, my family migrated to Michigan as we picked blueberries or strawber-ries, and everywhere I looked there were immigrants. So what would CongressmanSensenbrenner do if his bill became law? Is he going to work in the fields and providefood for U.S.-Americans?
This statement goes directly to Mr. Sensenbrenner—Immigrants don’t just comefrom México, but from all over the world! Is he also planning on building a wall on theborder between Canada and the United States, or a wall on the east and west coast of ourcountry? I think that Mr. Sensenbrenner is just being racist in proposing this bill. Heshould think about the consequences the bill may bring.
Sincerely,
Yvette N. Villanueva,A University of Toledo 1st year Latina
U.S. plan to line Mexicali canal with concrete sparksoppositionBy ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated Press Writer
MEXICALI, México(AP): Despite its name, theAll-American Canal has beenleaking water to the Mexicanside of the desert border formore than 60 years, nourish-ing alfalfa, onion and cottoncrops that might otherwisewither.
Now the U.S. governmentis preparing to line theearthen channel with con-crete. Mexican farmers’ losswill be California’s gain:Scarce water that will nolonger be able to seep awayinstead will help flush toiletsand water lawns more than100 miles west in San Diego.
And that would affectthousands of families whosefields cover thousands ofacres around Mexicali, anindustrial city of 800,000 thatis gobbling up farmland onits outskirts. That’s becausethe lining would prevent thereplenishment of about 100rural wells they use, accord-ing to critics of the project.
Nazario Ortiz, who farms100 acres about three milesinside México, worries thathis hardscrabble communitywon’t survive.
“Everything comes fromthe canal, so everything isgoing to be ruined,”said Ortiz,46, who lives in a villagewhere old pickup trucks andunleashed dogs share dirtroads. “How are people go-ing to make a living?”
It will be hard, Ortiz says,to stop his sons—ages 22, 18,and 16—from illegally cross-ing the border to join rela-tives in Los Angeles.
For many of its 82 milesthe canal’s green waters tracethe U.S.-México border, run-ning through sand dunes andverdant fields to California’sImperial Valley, where it isthe lifeblood for 500,000acres of U.S. farmland.
The project to line 23 miles
of the canal is slated to beginthis summer and be completedin 2008. Project managersexpect that the refit canal willcapture enough water for135,000 new homes, mostlyin San Diego and its suburbs.
The deal is not, however,ironclad. A group of Mexicalifarmers and businesses hassued in federal court in LasVegas to stop construction; ahearing is scheduled April 24.
Nearly 3,000 acres inMéxico depend entirely onthe All-American Canal, ac-cording to the Mexicali Eco-nomic Development Coun-cil. California also relies onwater the canal siphons fromthe Colorado River as one ofthe West’s major watersources winds from the RockyMountains to the Gulf ofMéxico.
For years, water consump-tion spurred by breakneckgrowth in Southern Califor-nia prompted Western statesto complain they weren’t get-ting their share. The resolu-tion was a water-redistribu-tion deal that included the$225 million lining project,which will ease some of thepinch California feels frombeing able to gulp less waterfrom the Colorado.
México already gets 489billion gallons of ColoradoRiver water each year. Sup-porters of the lining projectsay that that should suffice—that the canal’s seepage iswater México isn’t entitled toget.
“We don’t mind sharing,but enough is enough,” saidStella Mendoza, who serveson the board of the ImperialIrrigation District, whichoversees the canal and solic-ited construction bids lastmonth.
Colorado River waterfirst flowed to California’sarid southeast in 1901 onthe Alamo Canal, whichdipped into México. Cali-fornia farmers soon decidedthey needed a canal com-pletely within the United
States, leading to comple-tion of the All-AmericanCanal in 1942.
Mexicans remember fish-ing on the Alamo in the 1970s.Now it’s a bone-dry ditch—full of old tires, empty jugs,soda cans and carcasses ofdogs, cats and cows—thatwinds around sleepy villagesin the Mexicali Valley.
Farmers aren’t the onlyMexicans fretting about theconcrete casing. Opponentssay lost seepage threatensabout a dozen hidden la-goons in Mexicali enjoyedby outdoor lovers and hunt-ers.
Critics also say migrantsmay die crossing the canalbecause the concrete liningwill deprive desperate swim-mers of tall grasses to grab.While the canal appears calm,migrants who cram onto in-flatable rafts can be sweptaway by a fierce undercur-rent.
Nine people died in thecanal last year, down from 29in 2001, according to theImperial County coroner’soffice.
The drop tracked a shift inborder crossings to Arizona,and deaths could rise if moremigrants return to crossingin California. To preventsuch deaths, crews will buildladders 750 feet apart on bothsides of the concrete lining.
While Mexican farmersprotest the project mostloudly, fearing that to recoverlost water they’ll have to digdeeper wells and pay higherelectricity bills, there is sur-prising resistance in one Cali-fornia border town. The citycouncil of Calexico, Calif.,voted in January to opposethe project, echoing the opin-ion of some Imperial Valleyfarmers.
“I’m a farmer and thoseguys are farmers,” said TomBrundy, 49, a Calexicofarmer who sends his fourchildren to a private Catholicschool in Mexicali. “I’d hateto have it happen to me.”
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LAS VEGAS (AP): De-spite resistance from SenateRepublicans, the Bush ad-ministration remains opti-mistic about passing a tem-porary guestworker pro-gram, a labor departmentofficial told an industrygroup that supports the planon Wednesday.
“I think there’s still a sig-nificant likelihood that we’llbe able to get the temporaryworker program out of theSenate and therefore have abalanced proposal to take toconference (committee) thisyear,” Deputy Labor Secre-tary Steven Law said at ameeting of the AssociatedBuilders and Contractors inLas Vegas.
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WASHINGTON (AP):Senators writing a majorimmigration law overhaulbill moved Thursday to-ward accepting an ap-proach under which un-documented immigrantscould stay in the UnitedStates while working to-ward permanent residenceand eventual citizenship.
Sen. Edward Kennedy,D-Mass., stressed that hisplan moving through theSenate Judiciary Commit-tee would not constitute anamnesty, a policy rejectedby the Bush administrationand most U.S.-Americans,according to polls.Kennedy said it would notgive the estimated 11 mil-lion people in the countryillegally any advantageover the 3 million livingoverseas while waiting fora decision on green cardapplications.
Committee ChairmanArlen Specter said the panelwould consider the pro-posal put forward byKennedy and Sen. JohnMcCain, R-Ariz., when itreconvenes on March 27after a weeklong recess.
Senate Majority LeaderBill Frist, R-Tenn., hasmade clear that immigra-tion reform will be on thechamber’s floor that week,regardless of whether theJudiciary Committeecomes up with a compre-hensive bill.
U.S. Congress, at theurging of President Bush,has made comprehensiveimmigration reform a toppriority for this election-year session, pushing for-ward proposals combin-ing immigration enforce-ment, a guestworker pro-gram and a policy towardpeople living in the coun-try illegally.
The future treatment ofundocumented immi-grants, Kennedy said, “re-ally is the heart and soul ofthis whole undertaking.”
The McCain-Kennedyplan would allow those inthe United States undocu-
mented to obtain six-yearnonimmigrant visas underwhich they could work in thecountry and travel outsidethe country. They would haveto pay a $1,000 fine and un-dergo background checks.
After six years, the immi-grant who pays back taxes, islearning English, and paysan additional $1,000 fine canapply for a green card, orpermanent residency.
Arlen Specter, R-Pa., saidthe committee would vote ona version of the McCain-Kennedy proposal on March27. There would also be avote on the chief alternative,offered by Sens. JohnCornyn, R-Texas, and JonKyl, R-Ariz., that would giveundocumented immigrantsup to five years to leave thecountry. These immigrantscould apply from their homecountry to return, either astemporary workers or forpermanent residency.
“Our intention is not tostrand anyone outside thecountry,” Kyl said. But hesaid that the McCain-Kennedy plan would give anundocumented immigrant,who stayed and worked inthe country, a “huge advan-tage” over a person havingto wait for years in his or herown country for a green card.
But with Democrats, andseveral Republicans, on thecommittee behind McCain-Kennedy, it appeared to havethe edge.
Cornyn and Kennedy saidthey would work over therecess this week on the struc-ture of a guestworker pro-gram, which would start outwith 400,000 visas. The com-mittee is also expected to takeup a separate provision fortemporary agriculture work-ers in preparation for debateon the floor.
Senators from both par-ties in the committee onWednesday objected to vot-ing on a bill before the panelreaches a consensus onguestworkers.
Several Republicans sug-gested that the Senate firstdeal with enforcement, and
take up the guestworker is-sue later in the year.
“This is a very compli-cated bill,” Specter said.“And I think we have to getit done right.”
Bush, in a State of theUnion address two yearsago, urged Congress to cre-ate a worker program un-der which participantscould gain legal status for aspecific time and then berequired to return home. Itwould not provide an auto-matic path to citizenship.
The U.S. House on Dec.16, 2005 passed a bill [HR4437] that increases penal-ties for undocumented im-migration activities (makesfelons of over 11 millionundocumented workers)and requires employers toverify the legal status oftheir employees. HR 4437also makes felons out ofany organization or agencythat assisted undocumentedimmigrants. HR 4437 re-quires local law enforce-ment officers to act as im-migration agents and man-dates the construction of700 miles of wall, separat-ing the U.S. and México.
But HR 4437 did notaddress the guestworkerissue, and critics argued thatit was futile to try to closethe border when demandfor low-wage workers inthis country remains sostrong.
“We have a broken sys-tem,” White House presssecretary Scott McClellansaid Wednesday. “It needsto be fixed and it needs tobe addressed in a compre-hensive way.”
Associated Press WriterSuzanne Gamboa and Ricode La Prensa contributedto this report.
a March 27 deadline for vot-ing on a reform bill.
The Senate committeecurrently debating aguestworker program as partof a package of immigrationreforms made little progresslast Wednesday, as backersfaced resistance from oppo-nents, including Republi-cans on the committee, con-cerned that plan grants am-nesty to undocumented im-migrants.
Guestworker programsare popular with the con-struction industry, whichdepends heavily on immi-grant labor. A temporarywork program was not in-cluded in an immigrationreform bill passed in theHouse.
Brett McMahan, a con-crete contractor from Wash-ington, D.C., attending themeeting, called the Housebill’s emphasis on tighterborder control and law en-forcement an “unmitigateddisaster” for his business.
“(My employees) all getthrown out of the country andhave to reapply, they’rescared to death,’’ he said, add-ing that 200 of his employeesparticipated in a recent pro-test against the measure.
Associated Builders andContractors, a national tradeand lobbying group, says itrepresents 23,000 contrac-tors and related firms.
On the Net: AssociatedBuilders and Contractors:http://www.abc.org
Senate committee moves toward possibleagreement on immigrationBy JIM ABRAMSAssociated Press Writer
Sen. Edward Kennedy
Labor official says guestworker bill will pass Senate
Sen. Richard Durbin
In the March 15, 2006issue of La Prensa, on page3 there was a story titled“Democrats warn againstcriminalizing immigrants,church leaders” relative toHR 4437 and deliberationson immigration reform inthe U.S. Senate. La Prensaincorrectly listed SenatorRichard Durbin of Illinoisas a Republican. SenatorDurbin is the DemocraticWhip. Durbin, a lawyeroriginally from East St.Louis, was elected to theU.S. House of Representa-tives in 1982 and servedthere from 1983 to 1997,
followed by his current ten-ure as a senator.
Senator Durbin had pro-posed an amendment to HR4437 striking its languagethat would make it a felonycrime for an undocumentedimmigrant found to be withinthe United States. Durbin alsoproposed an amendment thatwould strike from HR 4437language that would make ita felony for churches to pro-vide humanitarian assis-tance to such immigrants. TheSenate’s Judiciary Commit-tee deferred a vote onDurbin’s proposed amend-ments. La Prensa thanks its
Adrian MI reader SusanVega for bringing this cor-rection to the attention ofLa Prensa readers.
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The 2006 Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairsofficers are (from left): Secretary Arminda García (ofFlint), Trustee Benjamin Inquilla (of Plainwell), ChairJosé Luis Reyna (of Grand Rapids), and Vice ChairDanette Duron-Willner (of Wixom).
The Michigan Commis-sion on Spanish-SpeakingAffairs (COSSA) has re-elected José Luis Reyna ofGrand Rapids as its Chair andselected other new officersto lead COSSA in 2006.
Reyna is employed asAssistant to the City Man-ager for the City of GrandRapids and was formerly theHuman Relations/EEO Di-rector for the City of Hol-land. He has served onCOSSA since 2004.
Other officers elected atthe January meeting include:Vice Chair: Danette Duron-Willner, of Wixom, who iscorporate manager of EEO/Diversity with Kelly Servicesand was formerly employedas a civil rights representa-tive with the Department ofCivil Rights. She has servedon COSSA since 2004; sec-retary: Arminda García, ofFlint, a school social workerfor Flint Community Schools;and trustee: BenjaminInquilla, of Plainwell, an at-torney for Farmworker Le-gal Services in Bangor.
“Commissioner Reynaand the other officers are tak-ing over the helm of COSSAat an exciting time for ourorganization and Michigan’sHispanic community,” saidCOSSA Executive DirectorMarylou Olivarez-Mason.
“We are implementing an
aggressive 5-year strategicplan that is aimed at improv-ing economic opportunities,educational achievement,leadership and political en-gagement, and legislativeinfluence of Hispanicsacross the state,” she added.
The Commission onSpanish-Speaking Affairswas created in 1975 to serveMichigan’s growing Span-ish-speaking populationwhich is today the second-largest and fastest-growingminority group in Michigan.The Commission is made upof 15 individuals appointedby the Governor to developpolicies and plans to servethe needs of Michigan’sSpanish-speaking people.
The public is invited toattend the next COSSA meet-ing to be held at 10:00 a.m.on Friday, April 7, 2006 atthe Flint Institute of ArtsTheater. Anyone who has
COSSA namesnew executivecommittee
matters to bring before theCommission can contact(517) 373-8339. For moreinformation about COSSA,visit www.michigan.gov/cossa.
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CongresswomanMarcy Kaptur
WASHINGTON, DC:Congresswoman MarcyKaptur (D, OH-9) intro-duced the Truman Com-mittee amendment to theWar and HurricaneSupplemental Appro-priations bill (H.R. 4939)last week. This amend-ment would have createda select committee—based on the TrumanCommittee that existedfrom 1941 to 1948 dur-ing World War II—to in-vestigate possible waste,fraud, and abuse in gov-ernment contracts in Iraqand in the Katrina recov-ery and reconstruction.
The Republican lead-ership would not allow avote on the amendment,ruling that it was not ger-mane to the debate.
“This amendmentwould have allowed Con-gress to oversee exactlyhow the billions in tax-payer dollars are beingspent in Iraq and in the
Gulf Coast,” said Kaptur.“Though the Republicanleadership did not allow avote on this amendment, itremains critical that Con-gress curtail the opportu-nities for waste, fraud, andabuse in federal contract-ing.”
The Truman Committee,or the Select Committee toInvestigate the NationalDefense Program, held 432public hearings and 300executive sessions, con-ducted hundreds of fact-finding missions, issued 51reports and saved the tax-payers billions of dollars.
“The need for a mod-ern-day Truman Commis-sion could not be clearer.This amendment is a re-sponsible, good govern-ment amendment. It pro-vided a means for oversightthat is thorough not anec-dotal. This is a failure byCongress to exercise itsmost basic responsibility—the power of the purse.”
According to the In-spector General, $8.8 bil-lion of Iraq funds in-tended for reconstructionare unaccounted for andas many as fifty investi-gations were opened in-volving contractor fraud,kickbacks, bribery, andwaste.
Currently, no Commit-tee in this House has fullinvestigative authority toprobe the growing publicconcerns. For the cost ofwar in Iraq see: http://nationalpriorities.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper-&Itemid=182
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The Ohio AdvisoryCommittee to the UnitedStates Commission onCivil Rights convenedbriefings on March 16and 17, at the Ohio CivilRights Commission, 1111E. Broad St., Columbus,OH. The purpose was tofind facts and assess thecurrent state of voting ac-cess in Ohio.
In light of recent fed-eral and state legislation,including the HelpAmerica Vote Act andOhio House Bill 3, theOhio Advisory Commit-tee voted to hear testi-mony from experts about
these statutes and the man-ner in which they havebeen or will be imple-mented.
The Committee heardtestimony regarding otheraspects of voting access inOhio. Experts included:State Sen. Jeff Jacobson,Franklin County Board ofElections Director Mat-thew Damschroder, Com-mon Cause Ohio ExecutiveDirector Sam Gresham, andMoritz College of Law Pro-fessor Daniel Tokaji.
The Chairman of theOhio Advisory Committee,Lynwood Battle of Cincin-nati, introduced the pre-
senters. Members of theOhio Advisory Commit-tee included: former U.S.Attorney Sharon Zealey,Ohio Civil Rights Com-mission Chairman AaronWheeler, and the Univer-sity of Toledo, College ofLaw, Professor DavidHarris.
As directed by U.S.Congress, the U.S. Com-mission on Civil Rightshas established commit-tees in the 50 U.S statesand the District of Colum-bia, comprised of volun-teer citizens who advisethe Commission on state-level civil rights issues.
University ofToledo honorsstudents withGPA of 3.0plus, asrecognized byits Office ofLatinoInitiatives onMarch 16th
Dr. Bernardo D. Martínez was the keynote speaker atlast Thursday’s annual Latino Student Recognitions, pre-sented by the University of Toledo and its Office ofLatino Initiatives.
Dr. Martínez is a vascular surgeon affiliated with St.Vincent Medical Center and the Medical University ofOhio and hails from Argentina. Dr. Martínez spoke of hishistory in becoming a surgeon and gave succinct adviceto students: “Be honest; work hard; stay healthy; knowhow to lose; look for luck;” and “remember, no one isborn knowing everything.”
According to UT’s Office of Latino Initiatives InterimDirector Linda Alvarado, 139 students had a GPA of 3.0or higher (see adjacent list), with special leadershipawards to: Nathan Martínez, College of Business (nomi-nated by LSU); Carlotta Henríquez, College of Pharmacy(nominated by Christine N. Hinko, Professor & AssociateDean of the College of Pharmacy); and Mona Dokurno,University College (nominated by Cynthia A. Spitler,Instructor & Academic Adviser of University College).
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The event begins with areception at 6:00 p.m., fol-lowed by dinner, presenta-tion of the annual Access toJustice Awards and Shipler’scomments (approximately8:00 p.m.).
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The annual awards rec-ognize outstanding servicein the public interest by at-torneys, organizations, andcommunity advocates innorthwest Ohio. Candidatesare nominated by local orga-nizations or individuals, andthe winners are chosen by aselection committee of arealeaders in the legal commu-nity.
The Public Interest LawAward, which recognizes alawyer or law firm for repre-sentation of minority, low-income or otherwise disad-vantaged persons, will bepresented to attorney CindyVoller.
Voller has dedicated her-self to making a differencethrough pro bono work. Since 1993, she has distin-guished herself through dili-gent and devoted represen-tation of disadvantaged cli-ents as part of the Toledo BarAssociation’s Pro Bono Le-gal Services program.
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bono work, Cindy is active inthe TBA’s Juvenile CourtCommittee, is media spokes-person for Gays/LesbiansUnited and is a board mem-ber for the John DomroseFoundation for PersonalRights. She has also servedas a member of the CitizensReview Board since 1995.
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Hosted by the Schoolof Communication Stud-ies, this year’s speakersand panelists will addressthe subject of “Commu-nication, Race, andPower: Challenges andOpportunities in theDigital Age.”
On Monday, March27, Tim Reid, the Emmy-nominated actor, direc-tor and producer, will ad-dress students, facultyand the community dur-ing “An Evening withTim Reid,” from 7:30-9p.m. in 202 Bowen-Th-ompson Student Union.
Best known for hisstarring role in the popu-lar CBS television series“WKRP in Cincinnati,”Reid has also had star-ring roles on “The Rich-ard Pryor Show,” “Simon& Simon,” “Frank’sPlace,” “Snoops,” “SaveOur Streets,” and the hitWB series, “Sister, Sis-ter.” He received twoEmmy nominations forhis work on “Frank’sPlace” and received theNAACP Image Awardand the Viewers for Qual-ity Television Award.
Reid has launched hisown production com-pany, Tim Reid Produc-tions, and has producedseveral television mov-ies and four independentfilms. He is in the pro-cess of building his ownfilm studio.
On March 28, theSchool of Communica-tion Studies will host anacademic conference ex-ploring issues of race
and digital media. “Afri-can-Americans in Film &Television: Twentieth-Century Lessons for a NewMillennium” will exploreboth the historicalstruggles of African-Americans and their depic-tions in and by the media.The conference will ad-dress those lessons carriedforward into new digitalmedia and what challengesand opportunities layahead. The event will takeplace from 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. in 308 Union.
Stewart, from the Bea-con Journal, will speakabout news consumers dur-ing a BG News Reunion at5 p.m. March 28, also in308 Union. His lecture,“People Like Me,” will ex-plore the changing demo-graphics of news consum-ers and the intense compe-tition media organizationsface to better reflect thelives of their readers andviewers.
Mitchell, an investiga-tive reporter at TheClarion-Ledger in Jack-son, Miss., will speak from7-9 p.m. Wednesday,March 29, in 121 WestHall. His lecture, “Search-ing for Justice: AJournalist’s Tale,” will fo-cus on his reporting thatput four Klansmen behindbars, including Byron DeLa Beckwith, for the 1963assassination of NAACPleader Medgar Evers.Mitchell’s work has alsobeen an inspiration to oth-ers. Since 1989, authori-ties in Mississippi and sixother states have reexam-ined 29 killings from thecivil rights era and made27 arrests, leading to 22convictions.
For his work, Mitchellhas won 16 nationalawards, including theSigma Delta Chi Award forPublic Service. He re-ceived his master’s degreein journalism from Ohio
State University.Reid’s lecture is spon-
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With 1,000 majorsand 75 master’s degreeand doctoral students,the BGSU School of Com-munication Studies is aglobal center for teach-ing and research in com-munication and media.The departments of In-terpersonal Communica-tion, Journalism, andTe lecommunica t i onsteach students pursuingdegrees at the doctoral,master’s and bachelor’sdegree levels, and runcollaborative programswith other disciplines,including American cul-ture studies and the De-partment of Theatre andFilm.
All events are free andopen to students, faculty,staff and the public. Formore information, con-tact Dr. Tori Ekstrand at419-372-9544 [email protected].
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Cleveland: On March13th, responding to a protestfiled by Lakewood attorneyHenry Hilow, attorney Jen-nifer Martínez, along withher attorney, SantiagoFeliciano, appeared beforethe Board of Elections todefend her right to run forJuvenile Court Judge, usingher maiden name ofMartínez.
The Board found theMartínez petitions to be in-valid, ordering that hername be removed from theMay 2nd ballot.
The Board deemed theHilow protest, which wasfiled after the protest dead-line of 4:00PM, to be timelyfiled because “it was in thebuilding.” According toMartínez, ORC section3513.05 makes it clear thatthe filing deadline was by4:00PM. The protest wasfile-stamped 4:32PM.
The Board admitted thatdespite the fact that its ownstaff had given attorneyMartínez incorrect instruc-tions to file a change-of-
name voter registration cardalong with the filing of herpetitions—her name ofMartínez was deemed notvalid on the petitions.
Attorney Martínez in-formed La Prensa that shehas requested a writ of man-damus with Ohio’s 8th Dis-trict Court of Appeals, seek-ing to have the appellatecourt order the Board to puther name back on the ballot.The Board had until March21 to respond.
Martínez, who has been aCuyahoga County CommonPleas Juvenile Court PublicDefender for 6 years, be-lieves that the Board bla-tantly disregarded statutoryrequirements as well as ap-plicable case law. Martínezhas never legally changedher name to Atzberger, whichis the last name of her hus-band, Craig Atzberger.
Martínez argued that shehas used both her maidenname of Martínez and hermarried name of MartínezAtzberger since her marriagein 1996. The Board failed to
make any ruling regardingrelevant case law as it ap-plied to Martínez and the useof the surname Martínez onher petitions.
Martínez states, “I amconfident that the Court ofAppeals will see past thepetty politics of this protest,and require that the law befollowed in this matter. Ichose to use my maidenname because I believe thatit is my legal name and I amproud of my heritage.
“I am a person who isqualified to run for the posi-tion that I am seeking, and Ishouldn’t be excluded fromthe democratic process be-cause I am a married womanwho chose to use her maidenname.
“The law permits me todo so, and so should theBoard of Elections. Frankly,I think this is an issue ofgender discrimination,”added Martínez.
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Ohio Latino immigrantorganizations met in Colum-bus on March 5 to form astatewide, networking coali-tion of immigrant rightsgroups. The Ohio Immi-grants Network (Red deInmigrantes de Ohio, or RIO)was established by 35 del-egates from four immigrantorganizations.
“We have created this al-liance of immigrants in Ohioto fight for our rightsthroughout our state,” saidBeatriz Maya, a staff mem-ber of the Farm Labor Orga-nizing Committee (FLOC)and a spokesperson for RIO.
“Our purpose is to createan organization that is led byimmigrants themselves andis concerned about raisingimmigrant voices in this de-bate. It is a step forward forLatino immigrants in Ohio,”added Maya.
The Ohio Immigrant Net-work (RIO) was created by:the Farm Labor OrganizingCommittee (FLOC), a farmworkers’ union based in To-ledo; the Coalition for Immi-grant Rights and Dignity(Coalición por los Derechosy la Dignidad de losInmigrantes, CODEDI), animmigrant rights organiza-tion based in Cincinnati; theImmigrant Worker Project(IWP) works for justice &dignity with 27 immigrantcommunities in rural Ohio;and Mayan Immigrants fromGuatemala (Miguate), an or-ganization of Guatemalanimmigrants based in NewPhiladelphia.
The 31 Latino immigrantspresent came from México,Guatemala, Peru, Argentina,and other countries. The coa-lition will be reaching out toother Latino immigrantbased groups and left openthe possibility that immi-grants from other regions(Asia, Africa, and Europe)might also join the coalitionin the future.
According to Maya,building immigrant leader-ship “to sustain the struggle”will be at the core of the workof RIO.
In the short term, RIOadopted a plan of action thatincluded: writing letters tolegislators, local and state-wide demonstrations, lobby-ing legislators, and raisingthe possibility of a state-widestrike by immigrant work-ers. RIO plans to present reso-lutions to local and state la-bor councils, to attempt towork with businesses thatwill also be hurt by severalproposed immigration re-form bills, and to reach out tocolleges and university.
RIO will also work withAfrican-American organiza-tions and other people ofcolor, Appalachians, andlow-income workers, puttingout a call to for discussionand collaboration.
RIO members partici-pated in a March 11th rallyfor immigrant rights at theCathedral in downtown Cin-cinnati, and plan to partici-pate in: the March 26th state-wide mobilization and rallyat the Capitol building in
Columbus, and the April 12th
students’ March for Justiceand rally for immigrant rightsin Toledo.
RIO will join with organi-zations throughout the coun-try to lobby in Washington,D.C. in the Spring.
“Immigrants themselvesmust be at the center of thefight for immigrants’ rights,”said Beatriz Maya. “But, weknow that most Americansrecognize that the laws be-ing proposed in Congresstoday will unfairly penalizeworkers who are making acontribution to our society,and will create a permanentclass of working people withno rights—and that cannotbe good for any of us.”RIO plans rally on March26
The Network is launch-ing a state-wide mobilizationfor demonstration for immi-gration reform on SundayMarch 26, 2006. They arecalling upon friends and al-lies to join immigrants in arally at the Capital Buildingin Columbus Ohio at 2:00p.m.
“It is time to be louderthan ever,” said SantiagoRafael, one of the co-leadersof RIO and a member ofFLOC. “Poor people andpeople of color all over thecountry are under attack.What happened to Katrinavictims and what is happen-ing to us immigrants are twofaces of the same coin. Wecall upon all people of colorto join us in Columbus.”
“We are especially con-
cerned about proposed leg-islation [HR 4437] that wouldcriminalize undocumentedimmigrants and their sup-porters, break up families,and build a wall between theUnited States and México,”said Jeff Stewart, of the Im-migrant Worker Project. “Weintend to fight for laws torecognize immigrants’ hardwork, preserve their families,and build bridges betweenour countries and our cul-tures.”
“We will be coming fromaround the state to the capi-tal to ask our state senators toreject proposals such as theSensenbrenner-King bill andto pass a just immigrationreform,” said SylviaCastellanos, a member of theCoalition for ImmigrantsRights and Justice (CODEDI)based in Cincinnati.
RIO calls for legalizingthe status of immigrants, whohave been working in theUnited States, and givingthem a path to citizenship.Short of that, saysCastellanos, they will sup-port McCain-Kennedy’smeasures to give immigrantslegal status.Inmigrantes latinos deOhio forman red estatal
Columbus: Organi-zaciones de inmigrantesLatinos de todas partes deOhio se juntaron en Colum-bus para establecer unacoalición estatal en defensade los derechos de losinmigrantes. La Red deInmigrantes de Ohio o RIOfue establecida por 35delegados de cuatroorganizaciones y variasciudades del estado.
“Hemos establecido estaalianza de inmigrantes deOhio para luchar en defensade los derechos de losinmigrantes en nuestroestado,” dijo Beatriz Maya,organizadora del sindicatode trabajadores del campo,el FLOC (Farm Labor Orga-nizing Comittee), y portavozde RIO. “Nuestra meta escrear una organización bajoel liderazgo de losinmigrantes, nos interesa quela voz del inmigrante tengapresencia en estos debates.Es un gran paso adelante paralos inmigrantes Latinos deOhio,” dijo Maya.El 26 de marzo
La Red convoca a todos aparticipar en unamobilización a nivel estatalpara una reforma migratoriajusta. La Red invita aorganizaciones y aliados ajuntarse con los inmigrantesen una manifestación en elCapitolio en Columbus,
Ohio, a las 2:00 de la tarde eldomingo, 26 de marzo. “Eshora de hablar con mas fuerzaque nunca,” dijo SantiagoRafael, uno de los líderes delnuevo RIO y miembro deFLOC. “La gente pobre y lagente de color de todo el paísestan bajo ataque. Lo quepaso a las víctimas delhuracán Katrina y lo que pasaa los inmigrantes son doscaras de la misma moneda.Convocamos a toda la gentede color a juntarse connosotros en Columbus”.
“Nos preocupalegislación que puedacriminalizar a lostrabajadores sin documentosy a quienes los apoyan, quepueda destruir familias, y queconstruiría un muro entre losEstados Unidos y Mexico,”dijo Jeff Stewart del Proyectode los TrabajadoresInmigrantes (IWP por sussiglas en ingles.) “Vamos aluchar por leyes quereconocen el trabajo de losinmigrantes, que mantienensus familias unidas, y queconstruyen puentes entrepaises y cultura.”
“Llegaremos de todaspartes del estado al Capitolioen Columbus para pedir quenuestros senadores rechazenpropuestas tal comoSensenbrenner y que pasenuna reforma migratoriajusta,” dijo SylviaCastellanos, miembro de laCoalición para los Derechosy Dignidad de losInmigrantes (CODEDI) consede en Cincinnati. RIO, laRed de Inmigrantes de Ohio,hace un llamamiento para lalegalización de losinmigrantes que han estadotrabajando en los EEUU, yinsiste en darles una rutahacia a la ciudadanía si laquieran. Entre las propuestasque se han introducido, dijoCastellanos, RIO va a apoyarlas medidas propuestas porMcCain-Kennedy que danestatus legal a losinmigrantes sin documentos.Una organización estatal
La Red de Inmigrantes deOhio fue establecida por:
• The Farm Labor Orga-nizing Committee (FLOC),un sindicato de trabajadoresdel campo con sede en To-ledo, Ohio.
• La Coalición para losDerechos y Dignidad de losInmigrantes (CODEDI), unaorganización que lucha porlos derechos de losinmigrantes, con sede en Cin-cinnati
• El Proyecto deTrabajadores Inmigrantes(IWP por sus siglas eninglés), una organizacion quetrabaja para justicia ydignidad en 27 comunidadesinmigrantes en areas ruralesde Ohio, por ejemplo en Do-ver.
• Miguate – InmigrantesMayas Guatemaltecos, unaorganización con sede enNew Philadelphia.
Participaron en la junta31 inmigrantes latinos deMéxico, Guatemala, Perú,
Argentina, y demás paiseslatinoamericanos. Lacoalición va a ponerse encontacto con todos los demásgrupos Latinos en el estado ydejo abierta la posibilidad deafiliar otros grupos deinmigrantes de Asia, Africay Europa en el futuro.Un plan de acción
El enfoque de la Red deInmigrantes de Ohio o RIOva a ser el desarrollo delíderes Latinos quienespueden sostener la lucha. Enel corto plazo, la Red tieneun plan de acción queincluye escribir cartas a loslegisladores, mani-festaciones a nivel local yestatal, cabildeo de loslegisladores, y discutieron laposibilidad de un paro detrabajo de inmigrantes en elEstado. También RIO va apresentar resoluciones a losconsejos sindicales a nivellocal y estatal, va a intentartrabajar con negocios quetambién puedan sufrir a causade leyes migratorias, y va aformar lazos con lasuniversidades. RIO hará unllamamiento de alianza contodas las comunidadesexplotadas, los pobres y lascomunidades de color, Afro-Americanos y gente de Ap-palachia, un llamado deunidad y colaboracion.
Los miembros de RIO vana participar en las actividadessiguientes:
• Una manifestacion parauna reforma migratoriacomprensiva en la Catedraldel centro de Cincinnati el11 de marzo.
• Una marcha y rally conestudiantes de las escuelasde Toledo por los derechosde inmigrantes el 12 de abrilen Toledo.
• Una mobilizaciónestatal el Domingo 26 demarzo a las 2:00 pm en elCapitolio en Columbus.
Finalmente, RIO, la Redde Inmigrantes de Ohio, seva a unir a otrasorganizaciones a nivelnacional para cabildear ymanifestarse en Washing-ton, D.C. en la primavera.
“Los inmigrantes mismostienen que estar al centro dela lucha por los derechos delos inmigrantes,” dijo BeatrizMaya. “Pero, sabemos que lamayoría de los ciudadanosde los EEUU reconocen quelas propuestas de leyes soninjustas. Van a crear una clasede trabajadores sin derechoninguno, y eso no es buenopara nadie.”
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Aries:Una amiga o pareja sentimental que no has visto por algún
tiempo finalmente ha hecho los arreglos para verte, Aries. Porconsiguiente pasarás gran parte del día de buen ánimo,esperando el encuentro. Tendrán muchísimas novedades paracompartir. Sin embargo, sería una buena idea acortar la visitaun poco y hacer los arreglos para otro encuentro. De locontrario se cansarán mucho.
Tauro:Has trabajado duro por bastante tiempo, Tauro, y ahora te
encuentras pensando en las maneras de recompensarte. Derepente sentirás que aquel viaje con el que soñaste está a tualcance. Hoy decidirás hacer los arreglos. Podrías decidirquedarte por más tiempo ya que habrá mucho para aprenderallí.
Géminis:Tienes una creatividad y originalidad sin límites hoy,
Géminis. ¿Cómo harás para expresar esta rica creatividad quees tan abundante en tu interior? Si tu entorno no te permiteexpresarla, cambia de entorno e intenta crearte una nuevarealidad. Es de la única forma en que podrás usar toda estaincreíble energía en forma productiva.
Cáncer:Recuerda que nadie te puede hacer sentir inferior sin tu
consentimiento, Cáncer. Puede que los demás intentendemostrarte sus conocimientos del mundo y cómo debefuncionar. No dejes que te convenzan de que tus pensamientose ideas son menos válidas que la de ellos. Al mismo tiempo, esimportante para ti mantener tu mente abierta y aceptar las ideasde los demás.
Leo:Un nivel elevado de energía física y mental puede hacerte
sentir muy decidido y motivado para avanzar en esa cuestiónque tanto te importa en este momento, Leo. Los temasdomésticos y familiares quizás requieran tu atención inmediata,aunque por motivos muy positivos. Advertirás que hoy tufuerza interior es mucho mayor que otras veces y te sentiráscapaz de mover montañas. ¡Manos a la obra!
Virgo:Es probable que pronto se formará una nueva pareja, y
probablemente sea con alguien que ya conoces. Quizás esalguien que conociste en la secundaria y volvieron a ponerseen contacto, o quizás un colega en el trabajo de pronto empiezaa prestarte mucha atención. Hoy el romance está definitivamenteen el aire, Virgo, por eso mantén tus ojos abiertos para detectarlas sutilezas de los hombres de tu vida.
Libra:Hoy mucho de tu tiempo estará destinado a planificar una
fiesta o una reunión grupal de algún tipo, Libra. Tendrás queescribir muchas cartas, hacer llamados telefónicos u ocupartede otras comunicaciones, pero esto posiblemente será unabuena excusa para ponerte en contacto con amigos. Hoy serádel tipo de día fiesta-antes-de-la-fiesta, cosa que te interesa.¡Disfruta tu día!
Escorpio:Un enamorado o un compañero de trabajo podría acercarte
una oportunidad de progreso el día de hoy, Escorpio. Tal vezdecidas diseñar o ejecutar documentos legales de granimportancia para el futuro. Existe la posibilidad de realizar unviaje. En el amor, todo parece promisorio. La confianza y elentusiasmo que iluminan tu rostro pueden resultarextraordinariamente atractivos tanto a tu pareja como adesconocidos. Por la noche: ¡Organiza un festejo íntimo!
Sagitario:Cuidado con promocionarte como alguien con tanta fuerza
y competencia mental que es capaz de manejar todo, Sagitario.Fíjate que la mula más fuerte de la caravana es la que terminallevando el mayor peso. Tus emociones están más sensibles delo que imaginas y sin duda más sensibles de lo que demuestrasa los demás. Sé honesta respecto de tus sentimientos, nosolamente tus pensamientos.
Capricornio:Hoy aparecerá en escena un nuevo movimiento de gente,
Capricornio. Entre ellos probablemente haya al menos uno conquien sentirás una poderosa afinidad y con quien harás amistad.Está la posibilidad que esta persona pueda convertirse en algomás que un amigo. Es muy probable que haya romance bajoesta amistad. ¡Pero no te apresures! ¡Tómate tu tiempo yexplora!
Acuario:No puedes ser positiva con una actitud negativa, Acuario.
Recuérdalo la próxima vez que te sientas fracasada. La maneraen que enfrentas la situación es importante. Hoy encontrarásque los asuntos emocionales se interponen en tu camino. Nodejes que tu propia actitud de terquedad hacia la situación seaun freno. Date cuenta que hay otras formas, mas allá de la tuya,de resolver el problema.
Piscis:Las cosas te están funcionando bien, y harás un buen
progreso en cualquier proyecto que decidas encarar. Una vezque comiences, Piscis, descubrirás que una fuerza superior teayudará a empujarlo durante el resto del día. Sólo necesitasdarle el ímpetu inicial. Ningún proyecto resultará demasiadogrande para ti en un día como hoy. Encuentra la fortalezadentro tuyo para que ello ocurra.
Los mejor de los famosos1. Con todo y las
repercusiones querepresentaría el estar en uncampo de batalla, bajo elfuego cruzado y entretrincheras, los integrantes deK-Paz de la Sierramanifestaron su deseo de ira la región del MedioOriente, especialmente aIrak, para llevar su música alos enrolados en el ejércitoestadounidense que seencuentran en combate.
2. Cantante originario deJuliantla, Guerrero, JoanSebastian se robó el corazónde sus seguidores, comosiempre ha sucedido, peroesta vez fue doble el mérito, ysin duda alguna esta vez lequeda mejor que nunca elseudónimo de “El Poeta delPueblo” porque complació atodo mundo con su música.Resulta que en unapresentación llevada a caboen un palenque en la ciudadde Guadalajara, dio lo mejorde sí interpretando sus másgrandes éxitos,complaciendo así a todo lospresentes que abarrotaron ellugar, mismo que no fuesuficiente para albergar aquienes habían llegado a lalocalidad con la ilusión dever y escuchar a su ídolocantar, motivando a que seles negara la entrada por faltade espacio. Esta situación leoprimió el corazón a JoanSebastian e hizo lo que hastaahora otro artista no habíahecho. Al terminar de supresentación dentro delpalenque, salió y mandóreunir a la gente que se habíaquedado afuera, quienes apesar que sabían no habríaposibilidad de entrar alevento, aún esperaban en losalrededores del palenque, conla esperanza de no sé qué.
3. Después de unos mesesde ausencia debido a sureciente maternidad regresaa la escena musical la“güerita consentida” AliciaVillarreal , pues lanzó ya sunuevo sencillo que lleva pornombre Insensible. Estenuevo material tan esperadopor los fans de esta cantante,fue lanzado ya en Monterreyy fue de se propia autoría. Lanueva produccióndiscográfica de AliciaVillarreal saldrá a la venta elpróximo mes de abril y fueproducido nada menos quepor Joan Sebastian, quientambién escribió 9canciones.
4. El concierto realizadoel pasado sábado 18 demarzo, fue sin duda algunael más esperado de losúltimos años, reuniendo en-tre 60 y 65 mil personas devarias nacionalidades y detodas las edades, quienes apesar del frío, lluvia y hastagranizo, permanecieron ensus lugares para ser testigosdel evento que ha venido aformar parte de la historiamusical, la presentación deRBD en el Coliseo de LosAngeles, el primero en sugira por la UniónAmericana.Quizá losintegrantes del grupo delmomento no sean losmejores cantantes, ni muchomenos músicos, a excepciónde Christopher quien tocabatería y guitarra, motivosque los han colocado en elblanco de todos los críticosy muchos medios decomunicación amarillistas, aquienes les gusta clavar suscolmillos en contra de ellos.
Los mejores chistes dela semana
Los niños de la claseestaban hasta la madre de lasgroserías de pepito, poracuerdo general decidenjunto con la maestra que a lapróxima grosería de pepito
todas las niñas de la clasesaldrían corriendo para noescuchar una peladez màs.
Entonces ya en clase lamaestra pregunta quedescriban algun tipo deconstrucción que se esteefectuando por sus casas
Haber Juanito qué se estáconstruyendo por tu casa?pregunta la mestra
Un supermercadomaestra, muy bien Juanito
Haber Carlitos qué seconstuye por tu casa?
Una iglesia maestra, muybien carlitos
Haber Pepito qué seconstruye por tu casa?
Un table dance, maestraLas niñas al escuchar esto
emprenden la estampida,pepito exclama:¡¡MOMENTO GOLFAS LESDIJE QUE APENAS ESTAEN CONSTRUCCIÓN!!
Llega pepito con elpeluquero y le dice:
¿Me puede cortar el pelomas largo del lado derechoque del izquierdo, en capasde atrás, parado de enmedio, que no se puedaacomodar de aqui, con unremolino de este otro lado ygrafilado de enfrente?
Hijole ¡ Pues esta cañon !Verdad que esta cañon
güey?¡Pues así me lo dejaste la
vez pasada, hijo de tu madre!Pepito fue en la iglesia:
oye Espíritu Santo aquí tedejo cuidando a mi bici -yentra a la iglesia - EN ELNOMBRE DEL PADRE,DEL HIJO, AMEN
-oye Pepito ¿y elESPÍRITU SANTO?
ah ese wey lo dejecuidando a mi bicicleta.
Un día la maestra y eldirector ya estaban hartosde Pepito. Ingeniaron unplan para poder sacarlo dela escuela. “Ahora simaestra, si Pepito repruebalo mandaremos al Jardín de
Niños” Entonces llegan alsalón y explican esto a losalumnos: “Niños, este exa-men es para ver que tan bienestán en Matemáticas, el queno lo pase será mandado ael Jardín de Niños” A verJuanito, componiendo unacanción, dame el resultado16", Juanito comienza acantar “ 2 y 2 son 4, 4 y 2 son6, 6 y 2 son 8 y 8 = 16.” “Muybien Juanito puedessentarte, a ver Pepito dameel resultado 23”, la maestraestaba feliz, le había dado aPepito una casi imposible.
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ARIES: (MARCH 20 - APRIL 18)People don’t buy matches—they buy flames. In
considering selling any product, always keep in mindthe buyer’s desire to purchase that which has themburning with enthusiasm.
TAURUS: (APRIL 19 - MAY 20)Should others perceive you as acting high and
mighty, you won’t come nearly as close to reachingyour goal as you will if you roll up your sleeves andget in the trenches with everyone else.
GEMINI: (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)Accentuate the positive and de-emphasize the nega-
tive. Pass along any recent good news with heartyabandon, but keep the bad news under wraps. You willbe doing yourself and all you encounter a big favor.
CANCER: (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)Attitude wise, it seems as if every day lately, you
are showing up in stiff, starched, restrictive clothing.Reaching more often for some loose-fitting weekendgarb will bring about a more relaxed state of mind.
LEO: (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)The stars currently favor you remaining anony-
mous in regards to your generosity. This goes againstyour grain; you’d prefer to be singled out. For now,hang back in the shadows. You will be the center ofattention again soon.
VIRGO: (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)Bringing in some extra cash has been on the top of
your list. Good luck will be yours this week when achance to do just that presents itself. You would bewise to pounce on it, as long as it is a comfortable fit.
LIBRA: (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22)Now is the time for you to work a little on cultivating
compassion. Current circumstances have thrown youlife off balance, which bothers you, but someone else’sneeds must come before yours for the time being.
SCORPIO: (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21)Just when you felt you had cleared off your desk,
you find that yet another batch of decisions must beaddressed. However, this project of yours is a pleas-ant one, so you know to separate the joy from theminor irritations.
SAGITTARIUS: (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)There are no monsters under your bed and no
skeletons in your closet (right?). So there should benothing to fear and nothing to mar the good name andreputation you have established with a lifelong habitof telling the truth.
CAPRICORN: (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)How are your powers of forgiveness these days?
With most of us, they can get a little rusty frominfrequent use. If anyone can rise to the challenge,though, it would be a Capricorn. Set a good exampleby burying the hatchet.
AQUARIUS: (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)A number of your relationships will soon be chang-
ing and this will offer you opportunities for growth.While you might not recognize this as positive at first,it is broadly felt that growth through change is ahealthy thing.
PISCES: (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 19)Your thought: I know there is more than one way to
skin a cat—why won’t management see that? Thenovel idea you’ve been hatching may not get immedi-ate recognition. Chin up!—Your unique approachhas “Eureka!” written all over it.
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: You shareyour birthday with: Ricardo Castillon (La Diferenzia,March 22), J.B. (Texas Latino, March 23), Cali Carranza(March 29), Oscar de la Rosa (La Mafia, March 29),Mike Gonzáles (Tierra Tejana, March 30), and Linda V.(March 30). You get things done without being aggres-sive and are averse to complications.
Bobby De León y Mas Caliente de Saginaw MI willbe at Margarita Rocks, rocking Tejano in downtownToledo this Friday, March 24. Pictured are ToledoanPaul Ruiz and Bobby with manager Trinidad Sirilo. MasCaliente will be releasing a new CD shortly and havewon several awards including Most Promising Bandat the Midwest Tejano Music Awards.
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Male Vocalist of theYearJay PérezFemale Vocalist of theYearShelly LaresMale Entertainer ofthe YearJay PérezFemale Entertainer ofthe YearShelly LaresSong of the YearCorazón De Fiero -Jimmy González yGrupo MazzAlbum of the Year -TejanoMejor Que Nunca -Jimmy González yGrupo MazzVocal Duo of the YearJimmy González & KCZavala -JimmyGonzález y MazzAlbum of the Year -Conjunto TraditionalEl Zurdo De Oro -Michael SalgadoAlbum of the Year -Conjunto ProgressiveMilagro - La Tropa F
Album of the Year -Urban TejanoPrisoner of the HonkyTonk - VidaCrossover Song of theYearHey Boy - Las 3 DivasMost Promising Band ofthe YearLa FuerzaShowband of the YearGrupo VidaLifetime AchievementAwardThe Royal JestersOscar Lawson - HenryHernández
Pepito despreocupado lepregunta a la maestra,“Maestra puedo hacerlotipo Rap”; “Sí, Pepito,anda”. Entonces todosempiezan a aplaudir y Pepitocomienza “Pum, Pum,Purumpupun, los dedos demis manos, los dedos de mispies, mis huevos y mi pitosuman 23!”
A el papá de Pepito a sucasa y se encuentra a su hijojugando en la sala, y lepregunta:
- ¿Qué haces hijo?
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- Estoy jugando- ¿Con qué juegas?- Con lo que me sale en
los huevos...- ¡Óyeme,, a mi no me
hablas asi, soy tu padre!Canijo!, eres un escuinclemalcriado, majadero, hijo dela chin....! ( todo estoacompañado por unasuculenta surtida y buenamadriza)
Al rato llega Pepitosangrando, moreteado ytodo madreado con su mamáy le dice:
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Gerardo Macias, Ana María Reyes, and José Casas celebrate the birthday ofIsabel Flores (second from left) from the Institute of the Mexican Abroad, Consu-late of México based in Detroit. La fiesta was in Grand Rapids last Saturday.
Marylou Olivarez Mason, Dir. of COSSA, danceswith Oscar de la Torre Amezcua, Cónsul Encargadodel Consulado de México, at: la fiesta de cumpleañosde Isabel Flores.
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March 25 & April 8, 7-9:00PM: Vineyard Adventure; wine-tasting events at theToledo Zoo; adult visitors sample fine wines. 419.385.5721 (ext. 3092).
March 26: Albert Zamora, Margarita Rocks, 505 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. 419-509-5970.
March 26, 3:30PM: Música Antiqua de Toledo, at Christ Presbyterian Church,4225 W. Sylvania Ave; works from the Middle Ages to the Baroque in Europe.
March 31, 6:00-9:00PM: Adelante’s César E. Chávez Humanitarian Awards, atthe Dana Center of the Medical University of Ohio Campus, Toledo. 419-244-8440.
April 12, noon: FLOC’s annual March for Justice rally, with theme of immigra-tion reform & opposition to HR 4437; Beatriz Maya at 419.243.3456.
May 6: Latino Softball Tournament; Round Robin class D, 2-game eliminationat Ravine Park 2 Wlodarz & Sabo Tennis and Softball Fields; $125 entry fee due atLatins United April 15, 1:00PM; trophies (1st, 2nd, 3rd) at Latins United Hall, 706S. St. Clair St., Toledo; Manuel Zapata 419.345.2951, Amadeo Muñoz 419.260.0407.
May 16, 8:00AM-2:30PM: Latino Youth Summit, at the University of Toledo,workshops & college & career fair; keynote speaker: atty Rubén Castilla Herreraof Columbus; to register for Summit call Ceci Rivera at 419.530.5474.
Columbus, Ohio Happenings:March 26: RIO’s Les convoca a todos a la manifestación por los derechos de los
inmigrantes; salen en FLOC a las 11:00AM por el capitolio en Columbus a 2:00PM;RIO and FLOC march and rally; Beatriz Maya, 419-243-3456 para reservar.
Lorain, Ohio Happenings:March 23, 5:00-8:00PM: Citizens for a Healthy Lorain (Issue #25), rigatoni &
meatball dinner; at Rosewood Place, 4493 Oberlin Ave; $10 tickets; 440-282-7881.May 6: Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festivities: parade at 4:15PM; 7:00PM
Queen’s Coronation followed by the Mexican Mutual Society’s cultural danceprogram and baile in Lorain; call David Flores for information, advertising, orparticipation at 440-277-0078.
Michigan Happenings:March 31, 5:00PM: 11th Annual César E. Chávez Commemorative Dinner, at
Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave.; theme is “Planting Seeds of Change;” $35tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 517.372.4626 (ext. 11 or 20) orVicky Potter at 517.373.8339. Capacity is limited.
April 6-9: annual Latina/o Workers Leadership Institute (LWLI), at the MarriottHotel, Ypsilanti; workshops, speakers; designed for union members; sponsored bythe University of Michigan’s Institute of Labor & Industrial Relations;734.764.0492, www.ilir.umich.edu/lsc and click on the LWLI title. $450 reg. fee.
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Cada Semana:Parroquia San José709 calle CroganFremont OHDom, 12:00 mediodía(419) 332-4973
Parroquia San Pedro y San Pablo728 calle St. ClairToledo OHDon, 12:00 mediodía419-241-5822
Una o dos vezes al mes:Parroquia San AloysiusEsquina de calles Summit y CloughBowling Green OH1:00PM, 2º and 4º dom(sep.-junio), y Tecer dom. del mes,en julio y agosto.(419) 352-4195
Parroquia San Caspar1205 calle N. ShoopWauseon OHTecer dom. del mes, 1:00PM enjulio y agosto; 2º & 4º dom, sep-junio. (419) 337-2322
Parroquia San Gerard240 calle W. RobbLima OHSegundo dom. del mes, 7:30AM(419) 224-3080
Parroquia Santa María731 calle ExchangeVermilion OHSegundo y quarto dom. Del mes,4:00PM (abril-octubre)440-967-8711
Parroquia San Pedro614 calle N. Defiance
Servicios Disponibles a las Familias en el Noroeste de OhioMisas en español en la Diócesis de Toledo
Archbold OHPrimer sábado del mes, 8:00PM
Parroquia Santa Rosa215 calle East FrontPerrysburg OHPrimer dom. del mes, 12:00PMmediodía(419) 874-1002
Parroquia San WendelinEsquina de calles Wood y College323 calle North WoodFostoria OHCuarto dom. del mes, 1:00PM(419) 435-6692
Parroquia San Pablo91 calle East MainNorwalk OHCada otro dom., 1:30PM(419) 668-6044
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Sobering Iraqi Casualty StatsThe Human Cost of OccupationThrough March 18, 2006U.S. Military Casualties in Iraq:Since War began (3-19-03): 2,317 deadSince “Mission Accomplished” speech by Pres.
George W. Bush (5-1-03): 2,180 deadSince capture of Saddam (12-13-03): 1,850 deadSince U.S. handover to Iraq (6-29-04): 1,451 deadSince Iraqi election (1-31-05): 881 deadU.S. Wounded: 17,004 (official count)Iraqi death toll: Est. 33,000-100,000Average Per Diem Cost of War: $300 Million per dayRumsfeld’s ‘05 estimate of duration of War: 12 yearsU.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan 271 dead[Source: www.antiwar.com]
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LOUIS ESPINOSALouis Espinosa, 50, of Toledo, OH, passed away suddenly Sunday, March 12, 2006,
at his residence. Louie was born on Saturday, March 3, 1956, in Toledo, to Mike andMarselina Espinosa. He attended Immaculate Conception School, was a graduate ofLibbey High School, and was employed by Mercy Hospital and Sun Oil Refinery withPlant Management. Louie was an excellent cook, cooking for everyone’s birthday; hejust celebrated his own 50th birthday with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother; brothers, Ray and Tony, and niece, Connie.Surviving are his father, Mike; son, Rubén; brothers, Mike (Carolyn) and Jesse;
sisters, Rosie and Irene (Danny); grandchildren, Rubén and Jessica; nieces, Cheri,Angie, Tracy, Rachel, Ronni, Cindy, Nicole, and Danielle; nephews, Johnny, Ray, Joey,Michael, Chris, Danny, and Mickey; cousins, aunts, uncles and special uncle, Tommy;nephews, Josh and Jordan; nieces, Abby, Kristen, Kary, Madison, and friends.
Bailes y LaMúsicaBy Rico O H I O :O H I O :O H I O :O H I O :O H I O :
Toledo:
• Evangelical Assembliesof God
705 Lodge St. 43609Pastor Moses Rodríguez
Miér., 7:00PMDom., 11:00AM419-385-6418
• First Spanish Church of God1331 E. Broadway 43605
Club International,6060 W. Fort Street; weeklySat.; 313.995.4938.
Envy, 234 W. Larned;Fri., 248.756.4821.
Half Past 3, 2554 GrandRiver, Sat: Latin DanceParties with DJ Cisco;salsa, merengue, bachata;free salsa lessons 10PM;ladies free before 10PM;313.304.8953 and2 4 8 . 7 5 6 . 4 8 2 1 .www.danceindetroit.com.
Los Galanes, 3362Bagley St., most Fri. & Sat;313.554.4444.
Vicentes: 1250 Library;Fri: DJ Cisco spins salsa,merengue, Latin House;free salsa lessons 10PM;21+, 248-756-4821.
Ferndale:Posh, 22061Woodward, Sun.,248.756.4821.
Luna Pier: Luna PierBallroom; most Saturdaynights; El Baile Grande, 10p.m. to 3 a.m. Call734.848.4326.
Pontiac:HEAT, Pike St.& N. Saginaw St., Fri; at themain level: salsa, meren-gue, bachata & LatinHouse music by DJ Cisco &Alfredo; in the HookahLounge: flamenco, reggae,& Arabic music.248.756.4821 orwww.salsadetroit.com.
Royal Oak: Wed. &Thurs; Sky Club, 401 S.Lafayette; doors open at8:00PM, with free dancelessons at 8:30PM; 21 andover; proper attire; DJCisco; 586.254.0560 or248.756.4821.
Utica:Argentine TangoDetroit, 7758 Auburn Road;Tango on Fri;586.254.0560.Have entertainment?
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Pastor Titular: Carlos LiesePastor Asociado: Elí Garza
Estudio Bíblico: Miér.,7:00PM Escuela Dominical:
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Dom., 11:00AM313-894-7755
• Nueva Creación UnitedMethodist Church270 Waterman St.
Detroit MIServices: Juev. at 7:00PM
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MAYORES SENIOR CENTERMarch 27: Creative movement exercises at 9:30AM;
Ceramic class from 9:00AM-2:00PM; Glucose screen-ings at 9:30AM; Fitness class at 2:00PM.
March 28: Walk a Mile tape video at 9:30AM;Swan Creek Candle Store trip at 10:00AM; attorneyLinda Clark, 10:30AM-12:30PM, by appointment;Ball Room dance lessons by Jim Evans featuring the“jitterbug” at 12:00 noon; Bible study at 12:30PMwith Margaret Latta.
March 29: Ceramic class from 9:00AM-2:00PM;Creative movement exercises at 9:30AM; Speakerfrom the Humane Society at 10:00AM; Diabetic edu-cation through the Aurora González Outreach Centerfrom 1:30PM-3:30PM.
March 30: Bingo from 9:30-11:00AM for a nickela card; fitness video class at 2:00PM.
March 31: Mexican bingo, billiards, puzzles, cards,computer games, and library books.
Any questions, please call Linda at 419-242-1144.
WASHINGTON (AP): Elsenador demócrata Edward M.Kennedy criticó duramente elviernes al líder republicanoBill Frist por su propuesta enel debate sobre reformamigratoria, el cual pone énfasisen la seguridad fronteriza eignora la situación de losinmigrantes que vivenilegalmente en EstadosUnidos.
“Está prescribiendo lamedicina equivocada”, dijoKennedy sobre el proyecto deley de Frist, un potencialcandidato presidencial en el2008 y que desea sancionar alos empleadores que denempleo a los indocumentadosy aumentar el número deinvestigadores que lospersigan.
Frist dio a conocer detallesde su proyecto el viernes luegode amenazar en la víspera conpresentarlo directamente en eldebate plenario senatorial sila Comisión Jurídica delSenado no puede emitir unproyecto de ley en la semanadel 27 de marzo.
Con la iniciativa de Frist, sepondría fin a la idea de queEstados Unidos puede llegaren algún momento cercano aimplementar un programa detrabajadores con visastemporales de residencia en lanación, como lo proponen,entre otros, el propio senadorKennedy.
“No se puede solucionarun sistema fracturado deinmigración solamente confuerza policial”, dijo Kennedyen una declaración escritarefiriéndose a los planes deFrist, quien es médico deprofesión.
Dijo que todo proyecto deinmigración tiene que encararla realidad de los casi 12millones de indocumentadosque no sólo viven y trabajanen Estados Unidos sino quetambién estaban pagandoimpuestos, criando niños conciudadanía estadounidense ycontribuyendo a la economíanacional.
Angela Kelley,subdirectora del National Im-migration Forum (NIF), queapoya la regularización de losindocumentados, dijo que elproyecto de Frist “está fueradel contexto del debate”.
Indicó que Frist al parecerno ha notado que desde quedesde el punto donde se quedóla discusión el año pasado,con la aprobación por laCámara de Representantes deun proyecto de seguridadfronteriza, “el proceso harecorrido un amplio trecho”.
El proyecto de la cámarabaja convierte en un delito lapermanencia ilegal decualquier extranjero enEstados Unidos, imponemultas a los empleadores quelos contraten y pide levantarun muro en la frontera conMéxico.
Empero, no tiene una solaprovisión sobre trabajo tem-poral, pese a los pedidos de lacomunidad empresarial deincluirla.
Kennedy, quien promuevecon el senador republicano JohnMcCain un proyecto al cualMéxico le expresado simpatías,dijo que son incontables lasempresas que dependen de lalabor de los inmigrantes y“desde hace mucho tiempo serequiere ya abrir caminos le-gales para sacar esa economíade la penumbra”.
Afirmó que el ComitéJurídico estaba haciendo unbuen trabajo en busca de unproyecto que sea aprobadopor los dos partidos y que valela pena darle “el tiemponecesario para producir untrabajo que resolverá elproblema en vez deagravarlo”.
Según Kennedy, la laborexclusivamente policial sobreel problema no ha tenido éxitoen el pasado y, citando cifrasdel NIF indicó que en 1986, elpresupuesto de la PatrullaFronteriza fue de 151millones, y en el 2002 elmonto ha subido a 1.600millones de dólares, pero noha frenado el ingreso ilegal.
Indicó también queconstruir la cerca por lafrontera con México costaríaunos 9.000 millones dedólares, o 2.500 millones másdel presupuesto de la divisiónde aduanas y protecciónfronteriza.
Pese al drástico incre-mento en el patrullajefronterizo, cada año de 1990al 2004 entraron a EstadosUnidos entre 480.000 y66.000 inmigrantesindocumentados. En total, casi9 millones de indocumentadoshan entrado desde 1990.
Kennedy critica a Frist porproyecto de inmigración
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SAN DIEGO (AP): No erael libreto preparado, perotampoco debe sorprender amuchos. Cuba y Japóndisputarán el lunes la finaldel primer Clásico Mundialde Béisbol.
Cuba, campeón olímpicoy mundial, venció por 3-1 aRepública Dominicana yJapón doblegó por 6-0 aCorea del Sur en las dossemifinales disputadas elsábado en San Diego.
Los cubanos buscansumar a su ilustre resumé untítulo internacional luchadofrente a los mejoresjugadores de las GrandesLigas, y dándose el lujo dedejar en el camino a Venezu-ela, Puerto Rico yDominicana, tres de losfavoritos.
Cuba también podríavengar la única derrota quesufrió en los JuegosOlímpicos del 2004, un revés6-3 a manos de Japón en elque el abridor asiáticoDaisuke Matsuzaka lanzóocho entradas en blanco.
Matsuzaka es elcandidato para abrir la finaldel lunes, mientras que porCuba el encargado seríaOrmari Romero.
Cuba nuevamentecabalgó sobre los brazos desus pitchers para derrumbara otro gigante del béisbol, unequipo sacado de la lista deNavidad de cualquiergerente general con regaloscomo Miguel Tejada, DavidOrtiz y Albert Pujols.
Dominicana y sucolección de estrellas era elfavorito para llegar a la final,pero se despidió con lasmanos vacías al toparse conYadel Martí y Pedro LuisLazo, la pareja que secombinó para permitir ochohits y ninguna anotación.
La única carreradominicana fue inmerecidapor dos errores delintermedista YulieskiGourriel.
El abridor Martí lanzócuatro y un tercio de entradasen blanco, ponchó a dos,caminó a uno y permitió sólotres hits. Lazo, una leyendadel béisbol cubano, toleróapenas cinco inatrapables yuna raya sucia en cuatro y
dos tercio de innings.Los dominicanos
desperdiciaron una efectivasalida de Bartolo Colón,ganador del Cy Young de laLiga Americana el añopasado, quien tiró seisentradas en blanco, con seisincogibles y cuatro ponches.
Cuba perdía 1-0 cuandohizo su rally en la séptimacontra Odalis Pérez, abridorde los Dodgers de Los Ange-les que salió en papel derelevista.
Gourriel llegó a segundaen un error del antesalistaAdrián Beltré, avanzó a laantesala con un machucónde Eriel Sánchez por la líneade tercera, y cruzó el plato enun batazo al cuadro deFrederich Cepeda.
Osmani Urrutia impulsóla segunda con un sencillofrente al relevista SalomónTorres, y Alexei Ramírezremolcó la tercera conelevado de sacrificio anteJulián Tavárez.
Japón, por su parte, vengólos dos reveses que Coreadel Sur le propinó en laprimera y segunda ronda yborró del mapa al únicoinvicto.
Los coreanos derrotaron3-2 a Japón en la primeraronda en Tokio y 2-1 en lasegunda en Anaheim, Cali-fornia.
Corea del Sur llegó a lasemifinal con el mejorpitcheo del campeonato, conefectividad de 1.33 en las dosprimeras rondas, pero suslanzadores doblaron lasrodillas en el duelo crucial.
Kosuke Fukudomesacudió un cuadrangular dedos carreras contra elrelevista Byung Hyun Kimen una séptima entrada decinco rayas para encabezarel ataque japonés, que contócon una remolcada de IchiroSuzuki.
Hitoshi Tamura sumó otrapor Japón con un jonrónsolitario en la octava, justoantes de que el partido fueradetenido 45 minutos porlluvia.
Al ser reanudado, Japóncontroló la ofensiva coreana,que cerró el encuentro conapenas cuatro incogibles.
[20 de marzo: Japónganó, 10-6. Cuba muerepeleando; Japón se lleva aAsia el primer título delClásico.]
MEXICO (AP): Ungolazo de Adolfo “Bofo”Bautista le dio el sábadoa las Chivas un triunfo de1-0 sobre Cruz Azul, enel partido donde debutócon Guadalajara eltécnico José de la Torredentro de la undécimafecha del torneo Clausuradel fútbol mexicano.
“Chepo” de la Torretomó el cargo de directortécnico el viernes, luegoque la directiva despidióal holandés HansWesterhof, quiensolamente pudoconseguir con las Chivas13 puntos de 30disputados.
Bautista, quien entróal juego restando 20minutos, logró su golazoa los 79, al rematar devolea con la derechadentro del área y enviarel balón a un ángulo de lapuerta de Oscar “Conejo”Pérez, quien solamentemiró cómo entraba elesférico en su marco.
Chivas se salvó de ungol a los 76 minutoscuando el argentinoGabriel Pereira estrelló elbalón en el travesaño. Enla jugada, el porteroOswaldo Sánchezadivinó el viaje del balónpero no lo pudo tocar.
Chivas llegó a 16puntos en el Grupo 3,mientras que Cruz Azulse quedó con 18 en elmismo sector.
En otros encuentrosdel sábado, Jaguares deChiapas y Tuzos dePachuca mantuvieron sulucha en la punta deltorneo, al imponerserespectivamente alcampeón Toluca y a losDorados de Sinaloa.
Los Jaguares, quejugaron en su estadioVíctor Manuel Reyna,vencieron 2-0 al Toluca,
mientras que Pachucavisitó a los Dorados en suestadio Carlos González yGonzález y los superó 3-1.
Chiapas domina elGrupo 3 con 24 puntos,mientras que Pachuca, conla misma cifra, es punterodel Grupo 2.
Goles del paraguayo Sal-vador Cabañas _de tiro pe-nal_ y del argentino WalterJiménez, a los 15 y 66minutos, le aseguraron eltriunfo a los Jaguares.Jiménez aprovechó un pasede Cabañas para empujarel balón y marcar su gol.
Israel López, volante delToluca, falló un penal a los66 minutos.
Cabañas llegó a sietetantos en su cuenta per-sonal y empató en la puntade la tabla de goleadores albrasileño Kléber delAmérica y a Patricio Galazdel Atlante.
El equipo local controlómejor el partido, que se jugóa unos 35 gradoscentígrados.
Toluca, dirigido por elargentino AméricoGallego, ligó su segundaderrota luego de que elmiércoles perdió 1-0 anteel América. Los DiablosRojos se quedaron con 15puntos en el Grupo 2.
En tanto, Pachuca logrósu triunfo con goles deFernando Salazar, eluruguayo Richard Núñez yJuan Carlos Cacho, quienesmarcaron a los 18, 32 y 90minutos.
El uruguayo SebastiánAbreu hizo el tanto de losDorados a los 88, su sextogol del torneo. Sinaloa sequedó con 12 puntos en elGrupo 2.
En otro encuentro, At-las, con gol de Luis Roblesa los 49 minutos, se impuso1-0 al Atlante, en partidodisputado en el estadioAzteca. Robles venció al
portero argentinoFederico Vilar con un tirolibre desde unos 20metros.
Atlas llegó a 16 puntosen el Grupo 3, mientrasque Atlante se quedó con14 en el Grupo 1.
En otro encuentro,Morelia venció 3-2 a losTigres de Nuevo León.Por Morelia anotaronIván Moreno, RafaelMárquez y HubertoGonzález, a los 35, 40 y60 minutos. El argentinoAndrés Silvera y elchileno SebastiánGonzález hicieron los delos Tigres a los 46 y 7.
Morelia llegó a 12puntos en el Grupo 1.Tigres se quedó tambiéncon 12, pero en el Grupo 3.
En otro partidonocturno, los TiburonesRojos de Veracruz seimpusieron 1-0 a los lo-cales Rayos del Necaxa.El solitario gol fue obradel argentino PabloGranoche, quien marcócon remate de cabeza alos 73 minutos.
La figura del partidoresultó el arquero deVeracruz, Jorge Bernal,quien evitó la caída de sumeta hasta en mediadocena de remates de losatacantes del Necaxa,equipo que juega en laciudad central deAguascalientes.
Veracruz llegó a docepuntos en el Grupo 2 yNecaxa se quedó con 14en el Grupo 1.
El domingo se cierrala jornada con losencuentros San Luis-América, Pumas-Tecos ySantos-Monterrey.
Clásico: Cuba disputará la final contra JapónPor RICARDO Z DU INIGA
De la Torre debuta y las Chivas vencen 1-0 alCruz Azul
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L-R are: NathanielHagen, Moises Guillen,and Mario Guillen of theEast Toledo WrestlingClub, at St. John Arenain Steubenville, Ohio,March 17-19, 2006
The East Toledo Wrestling Club, at the 3rd AnnualOhio Grade State Championships, at St. John Arenain Steubenville, Ohio on March 17-19, 2006
The East Toledo WrestlingClub has always been domi-nant in wrestling as was illus-trated last weekend at St. JohnArena in Steubenville, Ohio,where seven of its wrestlersplaced in the 3rd Annual OhioGrade School Wrestling StateChampionships.
The wrestlers were: Divi-sion 1 (8 years old and un-der): Moises Guillen, age 7,placed 2nd in the 50-poundclass; Moises’ youngerbrother, Mario Guillen, age8, placed 4th in the 50-poundclass; Kyle McGibbney,placed 3rd in the 55-poundclass; and Jeremiah Ander-son, placed 5th in the 65-pound class. Division II (10years of age and under):Bryce Castilleja, placed 4th inthe 75-pund class; andChance Sonnenberg, placed8th in the 87-pound class. Di-
vision III (12 years of ageand under): Joe Nauman,placed 7th in the 160-poundclass.
Coaches of the club in-clude: Gary Burgess (HeadCoach), Hector Ramírez, EarlRamírez, Steve Ulinski, RayCastilleja, Joe Campos III,Chris McGibbney, DamonEscobedo, and John Niño.Bonnie Mauder is the club’sprogram director.
Overall, the club placedsecond as a team. Team Jor-dan placed first.
East ToledoWrestlingClub places 2nd
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COLUMBIA, S.C.(AP): Many Latinos arestill homeless and livingin dire conditions alongthe Gulf Coast becauseof a language barrier andethnic profiling, re-searchers at the Univer-sity of South Carolinasaid March 15th.
The school wasawarded nearly$400,000 in grants tofund 18 research projectson the societal and envi-ronmental impact of Hur-
ricane Katrina. On of thoseprojects was a $25,000study on how Latinos man-aged during and after thestorm.
“We found that a hugepercentage of the Latinosliving in Louisiana andMississippi are still home-less. They encounter a va-riety of problems includ-ing bugs, mold, skin prob-lems and not getting paidfor jobs,’’ said Elaine Lacy,Director of Research Ini-tiatives at the university’s
Consortium for LatinoImmigration Studies.
Communication barri-ers prevented manyLatinos from leaving be-fore the storm and keptthem from receiving in-formation on assistanceduring the recovery ef-forts, Lacy said.
The research team re-turned last week with thefindings. Lacy said a fullreport from all the re-search teams will be pre-sented on April 18.
Many Latinos still homeless after HurricaneKatrina
ON FRIDAY MARCH 31ST,THE 11TH ANNUAL
CESAR E. CHAVEZ COMMEMORATIVEDINNER WILL BE HELD AT THE
LANSING CENTER.
GOVERNOR GRANHOLM HAS CONFIRMEDTHAT SHE WILL BE ATTENDING AS A SPEAKER.GUEST SPEAKER: LUPE MARTINEZ, PRESI-DENT & CEO, UMOS, INC. (www.umos.org). UMOSIS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PRO-VIDES SERVICES TO HISPANIC MIGRANT ANDSEASONAL WORKERS. THE CESAR E. CHAVEZCOMMISSION IS STILL LOOKING FOR PEOPLETO PARTICIPATE AS SPONSORS ETC. FORMORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT MS. VICKYPOTTER AT THE MICHIGAN COMMISSION ONSPANISH SPEAKING AFFAIRS. (517) 373-8339OR [email protected]
ASPEN, CO (AP): AnAspen Middle Schoolteacher has been “par-tially” suspended afterrefusing to administerstandardized tests, say-ing verbally translatingmultiple-choice ques-tions for Spanish-speak-ing students is unfair andsubjective, the teacherand an officials said.
Sam Esmiol, 38, said thestate and federally man-dated Colorado StudentAssessment Program tests“discriminate againstLatino students and treatteachers unfairly.”
District Superinten-dent Diana Sirko on
Wednesday said Esmiol, afirst-year employee, is“partially” suspended.Esmiol told the AspenTimes his suspension is formorning test periods, buthe continues to teach regu-lar classes in the afternoon.
Esmiol said translatingmultiple-choice questions toa group of students is unfairbecause some will under-stand and answer the ques-tion while others may needmore time and explanation.
“Students test scores areinfluenced by the quality ofthe translation. These testsdo not accurately representtheir (student’s) abilities,”he said.
Sirko said the issue isone that could be dis-cussed, but it’s a seriousmatter if a person refusesto take part.
Esmiol said he is con-sidering legal actionagainst the school districtand the state, saying it’snot about money but abouta need for public debateon testing.
CSAP tests are beingadministered to studentsin grades three through 10this week and next. Thetests are designed to gaugeachievement levels in suchbasic subjects as English,mathematics, reading andscience.
Teacher suspended over CSAP Spanishtranslations complaints
SAN JUAN (AP): ElComité Dominicano deDerechos Humanos hizoun llamado a losextranjeros latino-americanos residentes enPuerto Rico a unirse a unaprotesta frente al tribunalfederal en Hato Rey enrepudio a una legislaciónque podría resultar en sudeportación.
La protesta es en con-tra del proyecto conocidocomo “Acta deInmigración Ilegal,Protección de la Frontera
y Terrorismo” que podríaresultar en la deportación deonce millones de latinosresidentes en EstadosUnidos, según Saúl Pérezportavoz del comité.
“Con esta ley, los queestemos legales, seremossospechosos de serdelincuentes o terroristas, ypor ende estaremos en la listade deportación cuando seviole una ley simple”, dijoPérez en un comunicado deprensa.
La protesta también estaconvocada por el
Movimiento deSolidaridad Humana y elMovimiento de UnidadObrera Dominicana.
La manifestación seráel jueves 23 de marzo a las12:30 de la tarde frente aledificio del tribunal fed-eral en la calle Chardón deHato Rey, informó Pérez.
Dominicanos convocan aprotesta contra legislaciónfederal
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DRIVER NEEDED
Easter Seals Michigan has an opening for aDriver in their Pontiac office. This part-time positionis responsible for the coordination and provision oftransportation services for clients of Easter Seals.Traveling extensively to various locations withinOakland County in the provision of transportationservices for clients of Easter Seals. Performsvehicle inspections and prepares required reportsfor agency vehicles within the program assigned.Ensures that agency vehicles are appropriatelymaintained and ready for transport. Ability to speakSpanish is a plus!
Education & Experience:1. High School diploma or equivalent.2. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s
or chauffeur’s license and possess a satisfactorydriving record in accordance with the Easter Sealsmotor vehicle policy.
Pleas send résumé to: Easter Seals; 1105 N.Telegraph Rd.; Waterford, MI 48328 or fax to (248)454-1362.
Comfort HealthCare, LLCHome Health Agency seeking HHA’s / STNA’s
Lucas County Board of MR/DD is seeking RiskManagement Coordinator. Duties include process-ing Worker’s Compensation and Unemploymentclaims, Transitional Duty Program and specialprojects. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene,Human Resources Management, Business Admin-istration or closely related area required. Fouryears of performing Worker’s Compensation expe-rience and benefits experience required. Startingsalary is $39,267 with excellent benefits. Pleasesubmit résumé to:
Lucas County Board of MR/DDHuman Resources Dept./MAK
2001 Collingwood Blvd.Toledo, OH 43620
E.O.E.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATIONSYSTEMS SPECIALIST
Lucas County Board of MR/DD is seeking a MISSpecialist to perform support services for systemusers. Candidates must possess an associatedegree in Computer Science, Information Technol-ogy or Certified Network Engineer Administrator(CNA). CNE preferred. Two years of experiencewith PC hardware and user support, WindowsOperating System (98, 2000, XP), MS Office Suiteand Windows Server 2000/2003 and related appli-cations, routers and switches required. Relatedbachelor degree or equivalent work experience(five years of IT field experience, plus one of thefollowing certifications will also be considered: A+,CCNA, MCSE, Server+, or Hewlett Packard/Compaq hardware-certified. Starting salary is$29,975 with an excellent benefits package.
Please submit résumé to:
Lucas County Board of MR/DDHuman Resources/MAK2001 Collingwood Blvd.
Toledo, OH 43620E.O.E.
R E Q U I S I T O SLA ENTREGA DE TURNOS Y SOLICITUDES ES ÚNICAMENTE DE 8:00 AM A 9:30 AM
SOLAMENTE DE LUNES A VIERNES. EL TRÁMITE ES PERSONAL
PASAPORTE Costo : $32.00 x 1 año SÓLO EFECTIVO O MONEY ORDER
50% para personas de la Tercera Edad $84.00 x 5 años y Discapacitados
1. Acta de Nacimiento original (Que no sea extemporánea) o Pasaporte anterior sin tachones o borrones, roturas o enmendaduras (original y 2 copias) 2. Identificación Oficial con fotografía o Certificado de Primaria (original y 2 copias)
3. Acta de Matrimonio para las mujeres (original y 2 copias, y si es de E.U.A. apostillada) 4. Tres fotografías tamaño Pasaporte de frente con orejas y frente descubierta, fondo blanco, sin anteojos. NO se aceptan fotos digitales 5. Solicitud debidamente requisitada (original y 1 copia)
6. Comprobante de domicilio (original y 2 copias) *EN EL CASO DE MENORES DE 18 AÑOS ES INDISPENSABLE QUE SE PRESENTEN AMBOS PADRES, O AUTORIZACIÓN POR
ESCRITO (FORMA OP 7), CON IDENTIFICACIÓN OFICIAL Y EL MENOR CON LOS SIGUIENTES DOCUMENTOS: 1. Acta de Nacimiento original (Que no sea extemporánea) o pasaporte anterior sin tachones o borrones, roturas o enmendaduras (original y 2 copias) 2. Identificación con fotografía (certificado de primaria o boleta de calificaciones con foto y sello, original y 2 copias) 3. Tres fotografías tamaño pasaporte de frente con orejas y frente descubierta, fondo blanco, sin anteojos. NO se aceptan fotos digitales 4. En caso de menores de 6 años : Cartilla de vacunación (original y 2 copias) 5. Solicitud debidamente requisitada (original y 1 copia) 6. Autorización del padre y madre, firmada y requisitada. EN EL CASO DE RENOVACIÓN:
1. Pasaporte anterior (original y dos copias de la pagina 1 a la 5)
2. Identificación Oficial con fotografía o Certificado de Primaria (original y 2 copias) 3. Tres fotografías tamaño Pasaporte de frente con orejas y frente descubierta, fondo blanco, sin anteojos. NO se aceptan fotos digitales 4. Solicitud debidamente requisitada (original y 1 copia)
5. Comprobante de domicilio (original y 2 copias)
MATRÍCULA CONSULAR Costo : $27.00 x 5 años
SÓLO EFECTIVO O MONEY ORDER1. Acta de Nacimiento original ó Pasaporte sin tachones o borrones, roturas o enmendaduras (original y 2 copias)
2. Identificación oficial con fotografía (original y 2 copias)
3. Solicitud debidamente requisitada
4. Dos (2) Comprobantes de Domicilio (recibo de servicios, talón de cheque o ID); aunque no esté a su nombre (original y 1 copia)
*EN EL CASO DE MENORES DE 18 AÑOS ES INDISPENSABLE QUE SE PRESENTEN AMBOS PADRES, O AUTORIZACIÓN POR
ESCRITO (FORMA OP 7), CON IDENTIFICACIÓN OFICIAL Y EL MENOR CON LOS DOCUMENTOS ANTERIORES.
EN EL CASO DE RENOVACIÓN:
1. Matrícula anterior y si su domicilio es distinto deberá presentar dos comprobantes del nuevo domicilio. (original y 1 copia)
LAS IDENTIFICACIONES OFICIALES ACEPTADAS TANTO PARA PASAPORTE COMO PARA MATRICULA CONSULAR, ENTRE OTRAS, SON:
Certificado de Primaria o Secundaria con fotografía Credencial de Elector (I.F.E)
Cartilla del Servicio Militar Matrícula Consular o Pasaporte Mexicano anterior
that make felons of all un-documented immigrantswithin the United States (es-timated to be over 11 mil-lion) and those individualsthat assist them, such aschurches, social serviceagencies, priests/preachers,unions, and employers.
HR 4437, a.k.a. the Bor-der Protection, Anti-Terror-ism & Illegal ImmigrationControl Act, a.k.a. theSensenbrenner-King bill,also make immigrationagents out of all local lawenforcement officers andmandates the construction ofalmost 700 miles of wall,separating the United Statesfrom its neighbor México.
Lorain follows Cleveland, Columbus, and Grand Rapids inopposing HR 4437(Continued from Page 1)
This resolution was notmade in a vacuum, with nu-merous cities and countycommissions from aroundthe United States condemn-ing these provisions—suchas Cleveland City Councilon Feb. 27, CuyahogaCounty Commissioners onMar. 2, Columbus CityCouncil on March 13, andLorain City Council.
Lorain City Council andOCHLA condemn provi-sions of HR 4437
On Monday, March 20,Lorain City Council votedunanimously on an emer-gency resolution opposingHR 4437.
In an interview with La
Prensa, Councilman-at-Large Anthony Krasienkostated that “Lorain is an in-ternational city. Citizens ofLorain believe in and are richin cultural diversity andmany of the provisions [ofHR 4437] are very divisiveand polarizing.
“It is not wise makingcriminals out of undocu-mented workers, who are partof the system, or makingcriminals out of social ser-vice agencies such aschurches. We are a land ofimmigrants—this is whatAmerica is all about.
“Many of us on councilwere troubled by making ourpolice officers immigrationagents, thus draining theirenergy from traditional, vi-tal assignments such as lo-cal protection.”
According to Krasienko,the resolution was passed 10to 0 and it “now goes toMayor Craig Foltin for hisconsideration.”
The resolution becomeslaw if signed by the mayor orremains unsigned for morethan ten days.
On March 15, the OhioCommission of Hispanic/Latino Affairs (OCHLA)held its regular monthlymeeting at Bowling GreenState University.
The meeting was in con-junction with BGSU’s LatinoNetworking Alliance’s OpenForum that afternoon, withpresentations by Dr. RubénVillamontez-Anguiano (As-sistant Professor in theSchool of Family and Con-sumer Services at BGSU),Dr. Linda Dobb (ExecutiveVice President of BGSU),and Dr. Neal Jesse (Associ-ate Professor, Political Sci-ence Dept at BGSU). Dr.Jesse discussed the “English
as Only Language Act.”As part of the afternoon
activities, OCHLA unani-mously adopted a resolutionin opposition to HR 4437 aswell as adopting a resolu-tion in support of theMcCain-Kennedy immigra-tion reform bill, currentlybefore the Judiciary Com-mittee of the U.S. Senate.
OCHLA had previouslyadopted a resolution in op-position to the Ohio EnglishUnity Act (signed August 19,2005).
Marches and ralliesslated
In reaction to HR 4437,marches and rallies haveflowered, such as the recentmarch in Chicago where over350,000 demonstratedagainst HR 4437. Marchesor rallies are also plannedfor Columbus on March 26and for Toledo on April 12,according to BaldemarVelásquez, President of theFarm Labor OrganizingCommittee (FLOC).
Velásquez has been lead-ing the charge on behalf ofmigrants for the past 37years, throughout the Mid-west and North Carolina,with victories overCampbell’s and Mt. OlivePickle Company.
He is now challenged byan immigration billed passedby the House, which he hastermed “draconian.”
In a March 1st letter to theeditor of La Prensa,Velásquez wrote, “I amspeechless by the draconianSensenbrenner H.B. 4437passed by our U.S. Congressthis past December….I amat a loss to describe the typeof person who comes up withthese ideas.
“It is time we speak outloudly and present someopposition to this nonsense!”added Velásquez.
All at a time when mostLatinos, as well as union of-ficials and civil rights advo-cates, honor the birth date ofone of their great Mexican-American leaders, CésarEstrada Chávez, whosebirthday is March 31.
The government ofMéxico, which has beenvery supportive of the UnitedStates, has condemned HR4437 and is outraged by thesuggestion that a wall bebuilt, separating the coun-tries at about 35 per cent oftheir borders.
The U.S. Senate is con-sidering its options, with sev-eral bills before it, includingthe McCain-Kennedy andSpecter bills. The marchesare focused around these pro-ceedings and the anticipatedvote, expected on March 27,or shortly thereafter.
Editor’s Note: In the Ohio/Michigan region, the follow-ing representatives votedagainst HR 4437: MarcyKaptur (D, OH-9), SherrodBrown (D, OH-13), StephanieTubbs Jones (D, OH-11),Dennis J. Kucinich (D, OH-10), Tim Ryan (D, OH-17),Pat Tiberi (R, OH-12),Michael Turner (R, OH-3),John A. Boehner (R, OH-8),David Hobson (R, OH-7),Dale Kildee (D, MI-5),Carolyn Kilpatrick (D, MI-13), Sander Levin (D, MI-12),John Dingell (D, MI-15), andBart Stupak (D, MI-1).
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Appointment necessaryNo electronic filingAssistance in Spanish andEnglishEast Toledo Senior ActivitiesCenter1001 White St.Toledo, OH 43605(419) 691-2254Starts: 2/16/06Hrs: Thurs 12:noon-3:00pmAppointment requiredHandicapped accessibleNo electronic filingMust be 60 years old or olderFriendly Center1324 N. Superior StreetToledo, Ohio 43604(419) 243-1289Hrs: Mon. 9:00am-12:noonTues./Wed. 1:30pm-4:30pmThurs. 9:00am-12:noonNot handicapped accessibleGenoa Senior Center514 Main StreetGenoa, OH 43430(419) 855-4491Call for information andappointmentHandicapped accessible
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Custodial & Building Services WorkersThe University of Toledo
Job # Cust061: The University of Toledo iscreating a new applicant pool for Custodial &Building Services Worker positions. These posi-tions may be temporary, permanent, part or full-time.
Custodial & Building Services Workers are re-sponsible for providing cleaning service in Univer-sity public areas, restrooms, classrooms, labs and/or offices. Knowledge of cleaning practices andprocedures and skill in operating cleaning equip-ment and tools is preferred. Job requirementsinclude the ability to carry out simple instructions;recognize safety warnings, stand, walk or bendcontinuously; and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
To apply to this pool, submit a cover letter(include position title and job # Cust061), resume,and list of three professional references with fullcontact information. We prefer that you apply viaemail to [email protected], referencing job #Cust061 in the subject line. You may also fax to(419) 530-1490 or mail to The University of Toledo,Human Resources Department, Toledo, OH 43606-3390. Use only one method of application. Applica-tion materials must be received by Friday, March31, 2006. No applications will be accepted afterMarch 31st.
The University of Toledo is an Equal Access,Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employerand Educator.
Sales Associate
Toledo Museum of Art, temp. 6 months, approxi-mately 20 hrs. per week, to include evenings andweekends. Requires high school diploma or equiva-lent and one year experience in a similar retailoperation, with excellent interpersonal skills, out-standing customer service, accuracy and attentionto detail, and knowledge of art sufficient to recom-mend art-related merchandise. To apply, e-mailresume with cover letter to [email protected] mail to
Human Resources,Toledo Museum of Art,
PO Box 1013,Toledo, OH 43697.
EOE.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Metroparks of the Toledo Area has an openingfor a full time Maintenance Supervisor, $44,471annual salary. Fantastic work environment, excel-lent benefits and opportunities for personal devel-opment. Requires a Bachelors degree in parks/rec,turf/ground maintenance or similar, or equivalentexperience. Horticultural, arboricultural and projectmanagement experience preferred. Candidate musthave understanding of PERRP and OSHA require-ments, ability to read blueprints, manage multiplepriorities and effectively supervise people, developschedules and meet deadlines. Apply at Adminis-trative Office, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100W. Central Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by March 31 or visitwww.metroparkstoledo.com to review the positiondescription and download an application. Resumeand application required. EOE/AA
PUBLIC NOTICE
Lucas County Family and Children First Council,under the administrative agency of the Board ofLucas County Commissioners, hereby requestsproposals from providers within Lucas County tooperate Help Me Grow Central Intake & Referral.
All bidders must attend one Bidder’s Conferenceeither on Wed, March 22 or Wed, March 29. Bothconferences will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Kent BranchLibrary, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. In order to beeligible to apply, a Letter of Intent must be deliveredor postmarked by Fri., March 31. All proposals mustbe received by 4:30 p.m., Mon, April 24.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) can be down-loaded at: http://www.lucascountyoh.gov/familycouncil/RFPs.asp RFP can also be picked-up, mailed or e-mailed upon request to:
Lucas County Family Council,One Government Center Suite 580,
Clear Channel Radio – Toledo is looking for PartTime Board Operators for our Newstalk station.This is an entry level position that will open doorsfor you in the radio industry. Qualified candidateswill have a passion for radio, and general knowl-edge of sound equipment and computer systems.Evenings and weekends to start, with opportuni-ties for advancement. Attitude and aptitude impor-tant. If you would like to apply for this position, sendyour résumé to:
1370 WSPDAttn: Radio Board Op125 S. Superior Street
Toledo OH 43602.
Clear Channel–Toledo is an equal opportunityemployer.
Job Opportunity
News Reporter
WSPD News Talk 1370 is accepting applica-tions for a general assignment reporter. If you’reready to hit the ground running, live and breathenews and are not a clock-watcher, come take in allToledo has to offer. Believe it or not, there are somemajor news stories here! Qualified applicants musthave at least three years professional experience.College degree preferred. If you would like to applyfor this position, send your résumé and brief mp3 orCD to:
Clear Channel-ToledoAttn: Cassie Wilson
News and Information Director125 S. Superior Street
Clear Channel–Toledo is an equal opportunityemployer.
Taco/Enchilada Dinner $6 a meal that includes:
1 taco, 1 enchilada, rice, beans, & drink
Take-out available Harvest Assembly of God
164 W. Main St., W. Leipsic Sunday, March 26
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Proceeds to help fund new
dance ministry
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Demandamos una Reforma JustaA la Ley Migratoria
Decimos “NO” a las Leyes Represivas¡Que no nos regresen a nuestros paises!¡Que no nos tomen como criminales!¡Que no construyan el muro en la frontera!
1-Derecho a Residencia Legal2-Derecho a Trabajar Legalmente3-Derecho a Unir a Nuestras Familias4-Dignidad, Justicia, y Respeto¡Somos seres humanos,
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BUSES DESDE TOLEDO: Salen de FLOC a las 11:00 amReserve su asiento ! ahora
Visite a FLOC 1221 Broadway, Toledo o llame al (419) 243-3456 para reservar.
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Custodian:Responsible and reliable person needed for daily
office cleaning. Must possess valid driver’s licenseand be able to work days. Full-time (30-hour)position with excellent benefits. Send your letter andrésumé to:
Human Resources,P.O. Box 30,
Toledo, OH 43614.EOE/AA/ADA
INTERESTED BIDDERS:TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS –
CHERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BID
Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo PublicSchool District until 12:00 NOON on April 19, 2006, at the Toledo Public SchoolsTreasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labormaterial and supervision necessary for the New Cherry Elementary School Bid,as more fully described in the drawings and specifications for the project preparedby SSOE Inc., and will be opened publicly and read immediately thereafter.
Bid Documents for the project may be examined at the F.W. Dodge plan roomsin Maumee and Columbus, Builders Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo –Capacity Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio HispanicChamber of Commerce, the Northwest Ohio Black Chamber of Commerce, ThePlan Room in Ann Arbor, The Construction Association of Michigan, and OhioConstruction News.
Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting March 22nd, 2006which can be purchased from Becker Impressions, 4646 AngolaRd., Toledo Ohio 43615 Phone: 419-385-5303. Drawings may beobtained on CD-ROM for no cost with the purchase of thespecifications.
A PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for April 6, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at theToledo Public Schools’ Board Room, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608
If you have any questions, or if you need additional information, please directall questions in writing to Kimakus Johnson, LGB-LLC fax (877) 281-0784.
Bid Item No. 1 Site Work $ 738,400.Bid Item No. 2 General Trades $ 4,011,851.Bid Item No. 3 Fire Protection $ 117,800.Bid Item No. 4 Plumbing $ 366,000.Bid Item No. 5 HVAC $ 1,447,400.Bid Item No. 6 Electrical $ 767,400.
Total Estimate: $ 7,448,851.
OSU College of OptometryCareer Day & Open House, Sunday, April 23, 2006
The Ohio State University College of Optometry invites those interested inlearning more about the profession to attend its annual Optometry Open House. Theprogram, which is free and open to the public, will run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. onSunday, April 23 at the College of Optometry, 338 W. 10th Avenue, Columbus.
The event is an excellent opportunity for those interested in optometry membersto visit the College and speak with students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Tours of thefacility will be given, including classrooms, labs, examination rooms, and clinics.College representatives will conduct two sessions on admissions and financial aid,and staff from the university offices of admissions and financial aid will be availableto answer questions. In addition, representatives of optometry student organiza-tions will be available to talk about student life in the College and opportunities forleadership and professional development.
Ohio State’s College of Optometry offers state-of-the-art eye carespeicialityspeicality clinics in the areas of contact lens, treatment and managementof ocular disease, geriatrics and pediatrics. The College ; examination rooms;hasan an international reputation for research in fields ranging from infant vision tocontact lensese. The college promotes; community service throughrhoughextended clinical experiences and vision screenings at schools, nursing homes,and special events. S;tudents receive personal attention to our studentsin in smallclasses and albs labs taught by renowned qualified professors and clinicalinstructors.;
The Ohio State campus offers a ; full range of student organizations andactivitiesacross campus, as well as graduate programs and residencies forstudents who want additional skills and experience. The College’s new OptometryBusiness Management Program, a financial and business planning course seriesoffered in conjunction with the Fisher College of Business, provides studentstraining in personal finance, debt management, business and office planning, as wellas professional mentoring and web resources.
Please join faculty, staff, and students of The Ohio State University College ofOptometry at their annual Open House on April 23. For more information on the April23 Open House program, contact Optometry Student Affairs at 614-292-2647.
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WSPD News Talk 1370 is accepting applica-tions for a news anchor. If you’re ready to hit theground running, live and breathe news and are nota clock-watcher, come take in all Toledo has tooffer. Believe it or not, there are some major newsstories here! Qualified applicants must have at leastthree years professional experience. College de-gree preferred. If you would like to apply for thisposition, send your résumé and brief mp3 or CD to:
Clear Channel-ToledoAttn: Cassie Wilson
News and Information Director125 S. Superior Street
Clear Channel–Toledo is an equal opportunityemployer.
New Ohio Direction Card (EBT) A safe and easy way to use food stamp benefits
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is changing the Direction Card and the way it is used. The Ohio EBT program stands for electronic Benefits Transfer. The Ohio Direction Card is a debit card in which benefits are transferred automatically once a month into an account to access food benefits at almost all grocery stores. Ohio prepares to mail to more than 400,000 households to convert in to the new system for distributing food stamps. Food stamp recipients may use the new Ohio Direction Cards starting Monday, March 27. Benefits for the month of April will be available via the new cards on that same date. The existing Ohio Direction Cards will no longer be accepted on March 27. Any balances that remain on the current cards will be transferred to the new cards on Wednesday, March 29.
The new system will save taxpayers $23 million per year and consumers will benefit because the cards will work just like credit and debit cards. Account information on the existing Ohio Direction Cards is contained in a computer chip on the front of each card; the so-called “smart cards” must be read by special readers. The new cards have a magnetic stripe on the back and can be read by the same readers already in place to accept credit and debit cards.
May 1, 2006, and every month there after, will automatically add benefits to the new blue and silver Ohio Direction Card every month. Customers will no longer have to visit the agency to get their EBT card. All customers must call Customer Service at 1-866-386-3071 to select a 4 digit PIN so that the card can be used immediately at the same terminal debit/credit card user’s use which will not identify them as “food stamps” customers. The EBT card can be used anywhere in Ohio as well as in many other states. This makes it easy for our customers to access their food stamps benefits in the event of their moving or in emergency situations.
MEETING OF THEMICHIGAN
COMMISSIONON SPANISHSPEAKINGAFFAIRS
The Michigan Com-mission on SpanishSpeaking Affairs(COSSA) will meet in apublic session on Fri-day, April 7, 2006. Themeeting will be held at10:00 a.m. at the FlintInstitute of Art (FIA),Institute of Art Theater,1120 E. Kearsley, Flint.For questions or drivingdirections, please call(517) 373-8339 or seethe website:www.flintarts.org
If anyone has mat-ters to bring before theCommission, they cancontact the Commis-sion office at (517) 373-8339. There will be anopportunity for publiccomment at the begin-ning of the meeting.People with disabilitiesrequiring additional ser-vices (such as materi-als in alternative for-mat) in order to partici-pate in the meetingshould call Vicky Potterat (517) 373-8339 atleast two business daysprior to the meeting.
A: TODOS LOS CONSUMIDORES NEGROS Y/O HISPANOS que han hecho un contrato a plazos que fue oque será cedido a Ford Motor Credit Company ("Ford Credit") durante el período del 1 de enero de 1990hasta hoy.
¿Por qué es importante este aviso? Si usted tuvo una cuenta con Ford Credit relacionada con la compra de unvehículo de motor mediante un contrato de venta al por menor a plazos, en algún momento entre el 1 de enero de1990 y hoy, usted podría ser un miembro de una demanda de grupo certificada en la que se ha alcanzado un Arreglopropuesto. La demanda alega que Ford Credit tiene una política o una práctica por la que los negros y los hispanospagan más cargos de financiación que los clientes blancos en una situación similar, infringiendo la Ley de Igualdadde Oportunidades en la Concesión de Crédito (Equal Credit Opportunity Act—"ECOA"). Ford Credit niega tener talpráctica o política, niega que los negros y los hispanos paguen más por dicha financiación que los clientes blancos ensituación similar, y niega que alguna de sus prácticas o políticas infrinja la ECOA. Ford Credit sostiene, por elcontrario, que exige que todos sus empleados, sus prácticas y sus políticas cumplan con todas las leyes, incluyendo laECOA, y que prohíbe discriminación basada en nacionalidad de origen, estado civil, religión, sexo, color, raza, edad(siempre y cuando el solicitante tenga capacidad para hacer contratos), recibo de beneficios de la asistencia pública,o el ejercicio, de buena fe, de un derecho bajo la Ley de Protección del Crédito del Consumidor. Ford Credit haconvenido en llegar a un arreglo para el Litigio como un compromiso para evitar el tiempo, el gasto y laincertidumbre relacionada con el Litigio. Las palabras escritas en este Aviso con la letra inicial en mayúscula estándefinidas en el Convenio de Arreglo.
Este es solamente un aviso resumido. Usted puede conectarse en www.ECOA-settlement.com para revisar unacopia del Convenio de Arreglo y todos los documentos presentados al tribunal relacionados con la aprobación preliminar, que contienen información adicional sobre el Arreglo.
El Arreglo: Si el Arreglo es aprobado por el Tribunal, Ford Credit ha convenido en lo siguiente:(i) Límite en la diferencia entre la Tasa de Compra y la Tasa Porcentual Anual (TPA): Ford Credit no adquirirá niaceptará para cesión ningún Contrato de ninguna agencia de automóviles (a) con un plazo de 60 meses o menos si laTPA es superior al 2.5% por encima de la Tasa de Compra; (b) con un plazo superior a 60 meses hasta, e incluyendo,72 meses si la TPA es mayor de 2% por encima de la Tasa de Compra; y (c) con un plazo igual a o mayor de 73meses si la TPA es mayor de 1.5% por encima de la Tasa de Compra;(ii) Declaración en el Contrato: Ford Credit incluirá una declaración en Contratos producidos y distribuidos por FordCredit informando a los compradores de vehículos de que la TPA puede ser negociable y que la agencia vendedorapodrá ceder el Contrato y retener su derecho a recibir una parte del cargo por financiación;(iii) Iniciativa de Marketing de Diversidad: Ford Credit lanzará una Iniciativa de Marketing de Diversidad que comprenderá 2 millones en ofertas de crédito en firme, preaprobadas, a consumidores negros e hispanos a lolargo de los próximos tres años con respecto a financiación de vehículos en agencias Ford, Lincoln o Mercury participantes;(iv) Educación y Ayuda al Consumidor: Ford Credit aportará $2 millones a lo largo de los próximos tres años para proveer fondos para ciertas iniciativas de educación y ayuda al consumidor respecto a financiación de crédito;(v) Honorarios y Costos: Ford Credit pagará un total de $125,000 a los Representantes del Grupo a cambio de undescargo de cualquier y toda demanda. Ford Credit pagará los honorarios de los abogados asesores jurídicos de losdemandantes y los gastos relacionados con el litigio sumas a ser aprobadas por el Tribunal, siempre y cuando talessumas no sean superiores a $7.75 millones y $400,000 respectivamente.
Puesto que este Arreglo solamente resuelve una demanda de desagravio declaratorio y por mandato judicial, no se pagarán daños y perjuicios compensatorios a los Miembros del Grupo. Ustedes estarán liberando de responsabilidad por todas las demandas de desagravio equitativo, declaratorio y por mandato judicial que se hayanentablado, o pudieran haberse entablado en este Litigio bajo la ECOA o cualquier otro estatuto federal o estatal obajo cualquier teoría de derecho consuetudinario que se origine en las prácticas de negocios impugnadas en elLitigio, que surgieron o surjan en o antes de la Fecha de Entrada en Vigor. No obstante lo que antecede, ustedes no estarán liberando de responsabilidad por compensación monetaria.
Objeciones: Si usted desea objetar este Arreglo, debe entregar en mano o enviar por correo de primera clase, confranqueo prepagado, su posición, con todos los documentos justificativos, de manera que se reciban antes del 8 demayo de 2006, a:
Coasesor Jurídico de los Demandantes: Coasesor Jurídico de Ford Credit:National Consumer Law Center Thomas M. ByrneAttn: Ford Credit Settlement Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP77 Summer Street, 10th Floor 999 Peachtree Street, NEBoston, MA 02110-1006 Atlanta, GA 30309
Usted también tiene que presentar los documentos, demostrando prueba de notificación a todos los asesores jurídicos que anteceden, a Clerk of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 500 PearlStreet, Room 1640, New York, NY 10007, el o antes del mismo día. Cualquier Miembro del Grupo que no haga unaobjeción en la manera dispuesta, habrá renunciado a hacer tal objeción y, para siempre, estará privado del derecho ahacer ninguna objeción acerca de la imparcialidad, adecuación y carácter razonable del Arreglopropuesto o a la adjudicación de honorarios de abogados y gastos.
Audiencia sobre Equidad: Se celebrará una audiencia ante el Honorable Paul A. Crotty en la Sala 444 en el Tribunalde Distrito de Estados Unidos para el Distrito Sur de Nueva York, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY, el 31 de mayo de2006, a las 10:00 a.m. (la "Audiencia sobre Equidad"), para determinar si el Arreglo propuesto es equitativo,adecuado y razonable y debiera ser aprobado; y si debiera hacerse una adjudicación de honorarios de abogados,costos y reembolsos al Asesor Jurídico del Grupo. Usted puede asistir a la Audiencia sobre Equidad, pero no estáobligado a hacerlo.
Para más información, o para obtener una copia del Convenio de Arreglo según se describe más arriba, puedecomunicarse con los abogados que representan al Grupo: National Consumer Law Center, 77 Summer Street, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 (617-542-8010); Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, 1285 Avenue of theAmericas, 38th Floor, NY, NY 10019, (212-554-1400); Law Office of Clint W. Watkins, 5214 Maryland Way, Ste.402, Brentwood, TN 37027 (615-376-7000); Terry & Gore, 1200 16th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212 (615-469-0143); o bien Gilmore Law Office, 116 Court St., P.O. Box 729, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (251-275-3115).
Por favor, no se comunique con el Tribunal ni con el Secretario del Tribunal en relación con este Aviso.
Fechado: 27 de febrero de 2006 Por orden del TribunalPAUL A. CROTTY JUEZ DE DISTRITO DE ESTADOS UNIDOSPARA EL DISTRITO SUR DE NUEVA YORK
TO: ALL BLACK AND/OR HISPANIC CONSUMERS who have entered or will enter into a retail installment contract that was or that will be assigned to Ford Motor Credit Company (“Ford Credit”) during the period January 1, 1990 to the present.
Why Is This Notice Important? If you had an account with Ford Credit involving the purchase of a motor vehiclethrough a retail installment contract at any time between January 1, 1990 and the present, you may be a member of acertified class action lawsuit in which a proposed Settlement has been reached. The lawsuit alleges that Ford Credithas a policy or practice that results in Blacks and Hispanics paying more financing charges than similarly situatedwhite customers in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”). Ford Credit denies that it has any suchpractice or policy, denies that Blacks and Hispanics pay more for such financing than similarly situated whitecustomers, and denies that any of its practices or policies violate the ECOA. Ford Credit maintains, on the contrary,that it requires all of its employees, practices, and policies to comply with all laws, including the ECOA, and that itprohibits discrimination on the basis of national origin, marital status, religion, sex, color, race, age (provided the applicant has the capacity to contract), receipt of public assistance benefits, or the good faith exerciseof a right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Ford Credit has agreed to settle the Litigation as a compromise to avoid the time, expense, and uncertainty associated with the Litigation. Capitalized terms used in thisNotice are defined in the Settlement Agreement.
This Is Only A Summary Notice. You can log onto www.ECOA-settlement.com to review a copy of the SettlementAgreement and all documents submitted to the Court in connection with preliminary approval, which contain furtherinformation about the Settlement.
The Settlement: If the Settlement is approved by the Court, Ford Credit has agreed to the following:(i) Limit on Difference Between Buy Rate and APR: Ford Credit will not acquire or accept for assignment anyContract from any automobile dealership (a) with a term of 60 months or less if the APR is more than 2.5% abovethe Buy Rate; (b) with a term of greater than 60 months up to and including 72 months if the APR is more than 2%above the Buy Rate; and (c) with a term equal to or greater than 73 months if the APR is more than 1.5% above theBuy Rate;(ii) Contract Disclosure: Ford Credit will include a disclosure in Contracts produced and distributed by Ford Creditinforming vehicle purchasers that the Annual Percentage Rate may be negotiable and that the selling dealership mayassign the Contract and retain its right to receive a portion of the finance charge;(iii) Diversity Marketing Initiative: Ford Credit will launch a Diversity Marketing Initiative involving 2 millionpreapproved firm offers of credit to Black and Hispanic consumers over the next three years with respect to vehiclefinancing at participating Ford or Lincoln or Mercury dealerships;(iv) Consumer Education and Assistance: Ford Credit will contribute $2 million over the next three years to fundcertain consumer education and assistance initiatives with respect to credit financing;(v) Fees and Costs: Ford Credit will pay a total of $125,000 to the Class Representatives in exchange for a release ofany and all claims. Ford Credit will pay plaintiffs’ counsels’ attorneys fees and litigation-related expenses in amountsto be approved by the Court, provided that those amounts will not exceed $7.75 million and $400,000 respectively.
Because this Settlement resolves a claim for declaratory and injunctive relief only, there will be no compensatorydamages paid to Class Members. You will be releasing all claims for equitable, declaratory and/or injunctive reliefthat have been made, or could have been made, in this Litigation under the ECOA or any other federal or state statuteor any common law theory arising out of the business practices challenged in the Litigation, that arose or that willarise on or before the Effective Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you will not be releasing any claims formonetary relief.
Objections: If you wish to object to the Settlement, you must deliver by hand or send by first class mail, postageprepaid, your position with all supporting papers, such that they are received on or before May 8, 2006, to:
Plaintiffs’ Co-Counsel: Ford Credit’s Co-Counsel:National Consumer Law Center Thomas M. ByrneAttn: Ford Credit Settlement Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP77 Summer Street, 10th Floor 999 Peachtree Street, NEBoston, MA 02110-1006 Atlanta, GA 30309
You also must file such papers, showing proof of service upon all counsel identified above, with the Clerk of theUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 500 Pearl Street, Room 1640, New York, NewYork 10007, on or before the same day. Any Class Member who does not make an objection in the manner provided shall have waived such objection and shall forever be foreclosed from making any objection to the fairness, adequacy or reasonableness of the proposed Settlement, or to the award of attorneys’ fees and expenses.
Fairness Hearing: A hearing will be held before the Honorable Paul A. Crotty in Courtroom 444 at the United StatesDistrict Court for the Southern District of New York, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY, on May 31, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. (the “Fairness Hearing”), to determine whether the proposed Settlement is fair, adequate and reasonable and should be approved; and whether an award of attorneys’ fees, costs and reimbursements should be made to Class Counsel. You may, but are not required to, attend the Fairness Hearing.
For More Information, or to obtain a copy of the Settlement Agreement as described above, you can contact thelawyers representing the Class: National Consumer Law Center, 77 Summer Street, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02110(617-542-8010); Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, 38th Floor, NY, NY10019 (212-554-1400); Law Office of Clint W. Watkins, 5214 Maryland Way, Ste. 402, Brentwood, TN 37027 (615-376-7000); Terry & Gore, 1200 16th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212 (615-469-0143); or Gilmore Law Office,116 Court St., P.O. Box 729, Grove Hill, AL 36451 (251-275-3115).
Please Do Not Contact The Court Or The Clerk Of The Court Concerning This Notice
Dated: February 27, 2006. By Order of the CourtPAUL A. CROTTYUNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGEFOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
TRIBUNAL DE DISTRITO DE ESTADOS UNIDOS PARA EL DISTRITO SUR DE NUEVA YORKCausa No. 00-CIV-8330 – Jones, et al. v. Ford Motor Credit Company
AVISO DE ARREGLO PROPUESTO PARA DEMANDA DE GRUPO
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORKCase No. 00-CIV-8330 – Jones, et al. v. Ford Motor Credit Company
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
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Direct CarePosition
$7-8.00 per hour,FT/PT available. Ex-perience with MR/DD,Elderly, and Childcarea plus. Must have HSdiploma/GED andtransportation. Pleasefax résumé to 419-242-5560, Attn:Selena Sprott.
SEASONAL MAINTENANCEEMPLOYMENT
Metroparks of the Toledo Area is looking forindividuals to perform varied building and groundsmaintenance tasks. Employment term is springthrough summer/fall. $7.92 per hour, up to 40 hoursper week. Must have HS diploma or equivalent, beable to perform a wide variety of work outdoorsusing power tools and equipment, and be willing tolearn new skills. Walk-in application and interviewprocess will be conducted at Wildwood Preserve,Metroparks Hall, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OHon Sat. March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sun.March 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Visitwww.metroparkstoledo.com to review the positiondescription. EOE/AA
STUDENTHEALTH
INSURANCEMANAGERSTUDENTHEALTHSERVICE
Bowling GreenState University
The Student HealthInsurance Manager isresponsible for the de-sign, negotiations,contracts, administra-tion and communica-tions of the mandatoryStudent Health Insur-ance Plan and for themanagement of theStudent Health Insur-ance Office. S/he willprovide direct cus-tomer service to thestudents of BGSU andserve as a liaison tothe vendor of the en-dorsed student healthinsurance plan.
Bachelor’s degreein Allied Health, Nurs-ing, Health InformationSystems, businessadministration, hospi-tal administration orrelated field. One yearexperience in manag-ing a health insuranceplan in a college set-ting preferred. One totwo years’ experienceworking with variouselements of health in-surance plans requiredincluding plan designknowledge, claims ad-judication system andprocesses, leading re-quest for proposal pro-cess, negotiation ofcontracts, financialanalysis of healthcareplan, etc. Full-time ad-ministrative staff posi-tion. AdministrativeGrade Level 14. Mini-mum Salary$36,480.00. Salarycommensurate witheducation and experi-ence. Full benefitspackage available.Deadline to apply isFriday, March 31,2006.
To apply: submitletter of application withe-mail address, re-sume, and names/ ad-dresses /telephonenumbers of 3 profes-sional to Ofc. of Hu-man Resources(Search R-000361),100 College Park Ofc.Bldg., Bowling GreenState University, Bowl-ing Green, OH 43403-0201. Ph: (419)372-8421. (http://www.bgsu .edu /o f -fices/ohr) BGSU is anAA/EO employer/edu-cator.
Dental Assistant
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department isseeking a Dental Assistant to work in a busy children’sdental program up to 35 hours/week. Special consid-eration will be given to applicants who are bilingualin Spanish. Please send résumé to:
Mary Frank,Toledo-Lucas County Health Department,
635 N. Erie St.,Toledo, Ohio 43624.
Consulado de MéxicoConsulate of México
The Penobscot Building 645 Griswold Street, Suite 830
Lourdes College, a private, four-year liberal arts college sponsored by theSisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, invites applicants for the position
of Admissions Multicultural/ Community Outreach Coordinator.
For a detailed position description and information on the applicationprocess, please see the Job Opportunities page on our website located
at: www.lourdes.edu
Lourdes College is EOE
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A C O R N ,America’s largestcommunity groupof low to moder-ate-income fami-lies, is looking fora bi-lingual com-munity organizerin Cleveland. Good pay andbenefits. A car ishelpful.
The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) isseeking to fill a planner position in its Transportation group. This position willguide development of a safety work plan and assist members in applying forfederal highway safety grants. The applicant will also complete the congestionmanagement process, operations coordination planning, represent TMACOGin ongoing ITS development tasks, and assist in development of the 2035transportation plan.
Through relevant experience, training, course work or projects, applicantmust demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to develop andmanage a complex planning process, and use of database, spreadsheet, andESRI GIS software programs to analyze urban transportation needs. Expe-rience in subject areas above and transportation planning, particularly with anMPO, is a bonus. Applicant must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree inUrban or Transportation Planning or Transportation Engineering and havethree years experience in planning or a closely related field. Applicant mustbe legally able to work in the U.S.
Salary DOQ (range $35,000 – 69,000). Interested candidates shouldforward a letter of interest, résumé, and references by March 31, 2006 toTMACOG via email to [email protected]. No phone calls. EOE.
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Players from the Waite High School girls’ basketball team are recognized on March 14th by Toledo City Council and District 3Councilperson Taylor Balderas. Waite has won the city championship the past 2 years. ¡Felicidades Mujeres!
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