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Breves, página 4Summary of LatinoFest IIIEntertainmentJune 14, 2003, Promenade ParkDowntown Toledo1:30 p.m. Introduction by Council President Luis

Escobar and other dignitary2:00-3:00 p.m. Los Tres Sonidos de Lorain [Trio]3:00-3:30 p.m. Las Aztecas [Tejano/tropical]3:30-4:30 p.m. Los Midwest Godfathers [HipHop/Rap]4:30-5:00 p.m. Best Costume Contest5:00-6:00 p.m. Sumakta [Andean]6:00-6:30 p.m. Las Chicas & Co. dance troupe6:30-8:30 p.m. Noel & Latin Crew de Cleveland

[Afro-Cuban salsa]8:30-9:00 p.m. Raulito Look Alike Contest [see p. 6]9:00-11:00 p.m. Grammy Winner Emilio y Rio de San Antonio [Tejano]Master of Ceremonies is Tony Rios

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GrammyWinner Emilioto headlineLatinoFest III

Grammy winner EmilioNavaira of San Antonio, Texasheadlines LatinoFest III.

In February, Emilio won aGrammy for his CD Acuérdatein the Best Tejano Albumcategory.

Emilio and his brotherRaulito—known for theirEmilio/Raulito shuffle; seepage 6—were one of the hot-test Tejano/Country Duo’s ofthe 1990s, earning numerousawards, achievements, andtop record sales.

In the mid 1980s, Emiliotoured as lead vocalist withDavid Lee Garza y Los Musi-cales. In 1990, he decided toleave Los Musicales and starthis own band, Grupo Rio.

EMI Latin contractedNavaira, who released his self-titled debut album that year.In 1991 Emilio released aquick succession of albumsstarting with “Sensaciones,”“Unsung Highways,” and“Shoot It.”

By 1992, Emilio had cuthis “Emilio Live” album andwas gaining popularity inboth the Tejano and Countrymusic scenes. In 1993, he re-leased “Southern Exposure”and in 1994 “Sound Life”was released.

Emilio released his mostpopular album “Life is Good”in 1995—this was his firstcrossover country album. “It’son the House” and “A MiGente” came out in 1997.

Emilio has won Male En-tertainer of the Year, MaleVocalist of the Year andShowband of the Year, all fromthe Tejano Music Awards.

In 2000, Emilio changedrecord labels and released hisfirst CD, “El Rey Del Rodeo” onBMG U.S. Latin. In 2002 hereleased “Acuérdate” which con-tains numerous hit songs includ-ing “A Medias de La Noche.”

LatinoFest, now in itsthird year, is scheduled forSaturday, June 14th at thePromenade Park in down-town Toledo, adjacent to theMaumee River.

This year’s entertainmentheadliner is Grammy winnerEmilio Navaira and GrupoRio. Emilio and hermano,Raulito, take the stage at 9:00p.m., for a two-hour dazzlingdisplay of Tejano sound.

Entertainment also in-cludes the sounds of: LosTres Sonidos (2-3 pm), LosAztecas (3-3:30 p.m.), Mid-west Godfathers (3:30-4:30pm), Sumakta (5-6 pm), LasChicas & Company dancing

LatinoFest III to be the fandango of fiestasBy Rico de La Prensa group (6-6:30 pm), and Noel

and Latin Crew (6:30-8:30pm).

Sound and lights are pro-vided by Galan Sound andLights of Fostoria.

There will be a Best Cos-tume Contest at 4:30 pm anda “Raulito Look-Alike Con-test at 8:30 pm.

LatinoFest es un día parala familia

For the kids and youth-ori-ented adults there will be atent with Franky and KissyKoo the Clowns and “lots-of-fun” face painting andhandcrafts, con bastantealegría.

The tent will also house a

variety of artwork by area art-ists.

Tony Villa of Rural Oppor-tunities, Inc. (ROI) said thatROI’s traveling mural will beon display.

Villa, a ROI Family Ser-vices Caseworker, and NancyJ. Hernández, ROI’s programcoordinator, have directed tal-ented youth to paint a muralhonoring farmworkersthrough a historical perspec-tive, where mathematics andthe language arts have becomeembedded in the artistic pro-cess.

There will be numerousvendors hawking deliciousLatina comidas (foods),

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Despite all of the RoseGarden pomp and circum-stance, average Americanshave little to celebrate whenthey examine the tax billsigned into law by PresidentBush last month. Specifi-cally, more than one and ahalf million Latino familiesin America have been dealtan injustice by the bill that Iam working hard with myDemocratic colleagues inCongress to correct.

As my colleague Con-gressman Bob Menéndez(NJ) has said, “This tax bill isa disaster for the millions ofhard working Hispanics inthis country that face theuncertainty of growing un-employment, shrinkingwages and no relief in sight.”

Every major newspaper inthe country has reported nowthat Republicans in Congresswrote a tax bill that denies anincrease in the important childtax credit to 1.6 million Latinofamilies in America. The Re-publicans purposefully andwithout notice left out everyfamily in America that earnsbetween $10,500 and $26,625.So, a $400 dollar tax refund perchild will be refunded this July.But it won’t go to workingfamilies who earn between$10,500 and $26,625. Thisslight leaves thirty percent ofAmerica’s Latino families with-out a rebate.

Working families in ourarea know that the Child TaxCredit has been a big help toworking families in lowerpaid jobs who desperatelyneed relief from the tax bur-den, including payroll taxes.I know personally that manyfamilies in our communityrely on the child tax credit tohelp make ends meet.

To give these hard-work-ing families nothing in the

tax bill shows once again thefailure of the Republican Partyto understand the struggles ofordinary workingmen andwomen. The economy is weakand nine million Americansare out of work. Our nation haslost more than three millionjobs and no state has sufferedmore than Ohio.

The Republican response tothe weak economy? To givemost of the tax cut to the richestin America. The Republicansturned their backs on 1.6 millionLatino families in need in orderto give a tax break on dividendincome, which affects only 7%of Latinos who own stock.

For example, the tax cut forthe richest 1% of the popula-tion will average $103,899 overthe next four years. At the sametime, 8.1 million Americanswill get nothing. There are 44times more people who will getnothing from the Bush tax billthan there are millionaires inAmerica. Still, it’s the million-aires who have the most impacton the people who write the taxlaws. Millionaires will receivean average tax cut of $93,500this year alone. That’s right:$93,500 this year. The onlyconclusion is that Republicantax policy once again has failedthe fairness test and it is espe-cially harsh on Latino families.

The Washington Post re-cently reported that the effectof the Bush tax breaks is toplace more of the tax burdenon the middle class and lowermiddle class in order to givetax relief to the wealthy.

We need a tax policy thatwill stimulate the economy byputting money into the handsof the people who need it andwill spend it. We need taxpolicy that will truly stimulatethe economy, not line the pock-ets of the super-rich.

I have joined my Demo-

cratic colleagues to introducelegislation that will restorethe benefits of the child taxcredit increase to 19 millionkids in low-income families.We will fight to put the truthin the statement “No ChildLeft Behind.”

A minor adjustment to theformula for the child tax creditwould make 197,000 moreOhio families eligible for thisimportant relief. That wouldhelp 334,000 children inOhio—one of every 13 chil-dren in our state.

Helping 334,000 childrenis a lot more important thangiving millionaires an extra$93,500 a year.

Editior’s Note: The Sen-ate voted 94 to 2 last week togive an increased child taxcredit to these low-incomefamilies. Both opponents,Senators Don Nickles andJames M. Inhofe, are Repub-licans from Oklahoma. Thebill, which would allow 6.5million minimum-wage fami-lies to begin receiving checksof $400 per child, now goesto the House, where its pros-pects are uncertain. Two se-nior House Republican offi-cials said today that Houseleaders would vote for theincreased child credit onlyas part of a much broader taxbill that could cost the Trea-sury about $100 billion. Thatcould cost the bill Senatesupport. The Senate bill isprojected to pay for itselfwith increased customs feesand would not come at a costto the Treasury.

Congresswoman MarcyKaptur Reports,Commentary by the Congresswoman

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New legislation—Assembly Bill 923—jointly sponsored by the United Farm Workersand California Medical Association would convert an existing $80 million-a-year taxbreak for growers into a tax credit for employers who properly provide health benefitsto their farm workers.

Assembly Bill 923 would redirect state resources during tough budget times to boostmedical care for some of California’s poorest workers—most of whom have no healthcoverage—without raising taxes. This UFW farm worker health care bill passed the CAstate Assembly & is now being considered in the Senate.

Support this landmark proposal of Assembly Majority Floor Leader Marco A.Firebaugh and Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson by e-mailing your support today for AB923, at: http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/fwhealthsenate.

To provide “access andservice” to constituents,State Representative SteveTobocman (D-Detroit) hasscheduled an Open Houseon June 14, from 10:00 a.m.to noon, at a joint districtoffice, which will house him-self and Wayne CountyCommissioner Ilona Varga.

The office is located at7004 W. Fort Street (at thecorner of Fort Street andBeard), and, according toTobocman, “will be open toother regional elected offi-cials (state senators, citycouncil people, etc.) so thatthey too may reach out totheir constituents.”

“My goal is to continuebuilding strong relation-ships with the people ofsouthwest Detroit,”Tobocman said. “Represent-ing a community means be-ing part of a community. Thisoffice will help Commis-sioner Varga, me, and otherelected officials stay in close

contact with our constituentsand allow them to easily sharetheir thoughts and concerns.”

The District Office is lo-cated in a rehabilitated store-front on Fort Street. The of-fice was formerly an emptystorefront that was used forstorage, but is now trans-formed into office space withresources for the surround-ing community. The office ispart of the revitalization ofsouthwest Detroit, particu-larly Fort Street, which hasnot seen the renaissance thatother avenues in the district,such as Vernor, have.

Tobocman and Vargaplan to staff the office jointly,so that it may be open fivedays a week. Staff will beavailable to hear residents’concerns, take constituentcomplaints, and help solveproblems.

For any questions regard-ing the district office, con-tact Rep. Tobocman’s officeat (313) 841-2240.

Tobocman and Varga opendistrict Detroit office

Marcy Kaptur

bebidas (drinks), and postres (desserts).Latino Cultural Info-Tables will include

presentations and dialogue by Club Taino,representing the best in Puerto Rican culture,and information on a variety of Latino cul-tures.

The mission of LatinoFest is to “enhancethe appreciation for and understanding of thediversity within Latino culture through a cel-ebration of the visual, performing, culinary,and literary arts.”

This year’s LatinoFest committee is co-chaired by Consuelo Hernández (Volun-teers committee) and Margarita DeLeón(Sponsors).

Committee members also include: BettyRios & Alvina Costilla (Vendors); AndreaRodríguez-Ahl & Theresa Morris (Market-ing); Roberto Colón & Eric Slough (Logis-tics); Bob Salazar, María Trinidad, & RosaDurán (Finance); Tony Rios, Arturo Ortiz &Rico Neller (Entertainment); Marisol Ibarra(Latino Student Union); and Citifest staffJulie Champa and Ansley Abrams.

Mud Hen tickets to the Latino Block mustbe purchased by June 14

Tickets to the Latino Scholarship Daywith the Toledo Mud Hens, scheduled forSunday, July 13, with the Toledo Mud Hensplaying the Columbus Clippers, will be onsale—$2 of each $10 ticket is earmarked forLatino scholarships.

One can purchase tickets to this game fromFifth Third Field ticket office for $8 but theseating will not be part of the Latino Block oftickets on sale at LatinoFest. Besides, $2 of the$10 will go to Latino scholarships if thetickets are purchased at LatinoFest.

The entertainment will include the singingof the National Anthem by diva Yvonne Ramos,mariachi, and folkloric dancing.

Latinofest III(Continued from Page 1)

The Raylesrenew theirmarriage vowsat St. Michael’s

Nancy Bonnett Rayle andDiego Rayle renewed theirmarriage vows last Saturdayat St. Michael’s Church inFindlay, Ohio. Nancy andDiego were first married thirtyyears ago. A reception fol-lowed at their home.

According to Nancy, “Iget to wear an actual wed-ding dress for the first time.”When they were married in1973, she did not have awedding dress.

Nancy works for MarathonOil in Findlay and Diego, aVietnam veteran, is the authorof numerous books including“Cast From Shackles.”

Baldemar Velasquez,president of the Farm LaborOrganizing Committee,called Rayle’s latest novel a“fascinating look from theinside of people’s hearts.”

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On June 16th, Kalamazooshould join the growing listof political entities that honor,recognize, and endorse theID cards issued by the Mexi-can Consulate Offices,known as the Matricula Con-sular.

This area-list includes:City of Detroit and its policedepartment, Pontiac, Mon-roe, Lansing, Battle Creek,Grand Rapids, Battle Creek,Southgate, Southfield andCounties of Wayne andOceana, and, in Ohio, Toledoand Fremont.

Last fall, the Consulate ofMéxico in Detroit asked theCommissioners inKalamazoo to consider a reso-lution recognizing theMatricula Consular as valididentification for Mexicannationals living or workingin the United States.

Last week, its Commissionshelved for two weeks a reso-lution that would have givena lukewarm acknowledgmentto an important identificationcard issued by the Mexicangovernment but gave no indi-cation it is ready to endorseanything stronger.

A stronger resolution isneeded and will be offered by

Kalamazoo should stronglyendorse the MatriculaConsularAn Editorial by La Prensa

the Consulate of México inDetroit in conjunction withthe Latino community be-fore the issue is voted on June16th.

Kalamazoo City Man-ager Pat DiGiovanni said theresolution proposed June 2was offered “in the spirit ofgoodwill and humanitarianpurposes” and that “it couldaid in identification of Mexi-can nationals who have beeninjured or victimized bycrime.”

Commissioner DonCooney properly said thatconcerns over legal status ofcardholders is secondary toprotections and help it canprovide them and that a muchstronger resolution is neededin favor of the cards.

The Commissionerswould be wise in addressingthis important human rightsissue by giving a strong en-dorsement for the use of thesecards, as has been done inother area cities and countieswith large Latino populations.

This card is necessary togive Mexican citizens iden-tification needed to open bankaccounts, obtain medical andpublic services, and performother routine, daily tasks.

Besides, it is the “demo-cratic and neighborly” thingto do.

Which one in threepeople have the right to beemployed? This is a ques-tion that the Bush Adminis-tration will have to answer,because nationwide num-bers reflect that there is onlyone job for every three un-employed workers. As theLatino unemployment ratecontinues to rise, our com-munity will face greater chal-lenges in the months ahead.

The growing number ofAmerica’s unemployedclearly reflects a mishan-dling of our nation’seconomy. In the month ofApril alone, our economylost 48,000 jobs accordingto the U.S. Department ofLabor, adding to the stag-gering 2.7 million jobs lostsince President Bush tookoffice. More and morepeople face the dreadful pros-pect of not finding workputting families and com-munities at risk, and the weakeconomy has hit Latinoshard.

Latino unemploymentnow stands at 7.5 percent,while the unemploymentrate for the general popula-tion now numbers at 6.0percent, with 47 of our 50states seeing an unprec-edented rise in unemploy-ment since January, 2001.

We cannot continue toallow national leaders to pre-dict a rosy future for theLatino community whileadvancing economic andsocial policies that darkenour future prospects. Whileattempting to court theLatino community, the Bush

administration has yet to ad-dress the lack of job trainingfunding to aid unemployedworkers or increased unem-ployment benefits and incen-tives to small business own-ers. These types of Programsare essential to the future suc-cess of the Latino communityand are needed to help theUnited States get back on itsfeet.

And at a time when gov-ernment needs to step in andprotect the most vulnerableand those who have alreadylost so much, the Republicanleadership in Congress de-cides to do otherwise. Thewounds in the U.S. economycannot be healed with a BandAid, but that’s exactly whatthe congressional leadershipattempted to do when theyrefused to extend unemploy-ment benefits for six months,as proposed in the Democrats’alternative, instead insistingon only 13 weeks of assis-tance.

Approximately 50 percentof all unemployed workersexhaust their regular state un-employment insurance beforefinding a job. Nearly one-third of a million workers ex-hausted their benefits in Feb-ruary alone. As the number ofunemployed workers contin-ues to grow so does the num-ber of people needing andexhausting benefits.

Only a return to sound eco-nomic policies, not rhetoricand short-term fixes, can breakthis downward spiral. Yet, theBush Administration contin-ues to ignore the real needs ofthe U.S. public and pushes

through a new round of taxcuts that benefit the least vul-nerable of all citizens of theUnited States.

The buzzwords in theBush tax cut cover the ne-glectfulness of an Adminis-tration that continues to pan-der to the Latino communitywithout providing real help.Under the Bush tax cut, thewealthiest one percent of U.S.residents receive most of therelief. The cut helps thosewho have the luxury of cor-porate dividends and capitalgains. Half of all Latinos re-port having an annual incomeunder $30,000, while mil-lionaires under the

Bush tax deal would getnearly three times that amountin tax cuts alone.

The United States needs areal economic policy that ad-dresses the real issues we face.We need a plan that supportsthe backbone of oureconomy, small business.Latinas are currently the fast-est growing group of smallbusiness owners, but underthis Administration, thatgrowth is in jeopardy of be-ing stifled.

The U.S. needs a plan thatsupports meaningfulhealthcare reform for ourworking families. We needsufficient funding for Medi-care so that our hard workingfamilies don’t have to choosebetween food andhealthcare, and so that ourhealthcare providers can con-tinue to serve everyone. Over33 percent of all Latinos arecurrently uninsured, deny-ing them access to adequatehealthcare. And the Bushbudget eliminates enroll-

THE CAUCUS CORNERAn Update from the Congressional Hispanic CaucusWhich One in Three?By Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez, Chair

ment incentives for states toincrease enrollment in theMedicaid and StateChildren’s

Health Insurance Pro-gram (SCHIP), despite thefact that 4.7 million Latinochildren depend on Medic-aid or SCHIP.

And we need an eco-nomic plan that takes care ofthe education of our chil-dren and gives them thechance to start life on theright foot. We need to pro-vide adequate funding forour Head Start programs,bilingual education pro-grams, and our national drop-out prevention program. Wedon’t need to sacrifice theeducation and future of ourchildren for feel-good taxcuts for the rich today. Taxcuts would be great if we didnot have to sacrifice somuch—and so many Ameri-cans—to pay for them.

The Latino communitydeserves the right to haveour voices heard and our is-sues addressed. We deservesubstantial policies from ourpolitical leaders, not just asmoke and mirrors. We are agrowing force in the UnitedStates and it’s our duty toensure that our voices areheard and our needs are metwhen it comes to decidingpolicy that will shape ournation.

Editor’s Note: The Con-gressional Hispanic Caucus(CHC) is comprised of 20members of Congress ofLatino descent. Since 1976the CHC has been address-ing the needs of the Latinocommunity in all areas oflife in the United States.

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Happy Father’s Day to our loving father,grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-greatgrandfather, Trinidad Rodríguez, who turned 95years of age on June 8 de parte de su familia.Trinidad was born in Monterrey, México andmoved to the United States with his family whenhe was about 12 years of age.

Robert Martínez and Henry Martínez prepare forFather’s Day at Robert’s barber shop, El Barber Shopde Chubby, 416 S. Broadway. Feliz Día de los Padres!

¨Cuba y EEUUreanudarán negociacionesmigratoriasPor ANDREARODRIGUEZ

LA HABANA (AP): Cubay Estados Unidos reanudaránel viernes sus negociacionessobre asuntos migratorios,luego de varias crisis ysecuestros de naves para llegaral país norteamericano.

La nueva rondanegociaciones se realizará enNueva York luego de «varioshechos en las relacionesmigratorias entre las dosnaciones que ameritan unpormenorizado análisis»,dijo el jueves el escuetocomunicado del Ministeriode Relaciones Exteriores.

Consultado por periodistas,el presidente de la Asamblea delPoder Popular—parlamento—Ricardo Alarcón aseguró quelos isleños llevarán dos temascentrales para debatir con suscontrapartes: el incumpli-miento en la entrega de visas ylas transmisiones radiales desdeEstados Unidos hacia Cuba.

«Nuestra delegación conmucha fuerza y muchacoherencia va a demostrarlea los norteamericanos comoellos están violando losacuerdos migratorios, comoestán siguiendo una políticairresponsible», explicó aAlarcón.

Desarrolladas una vezcada seis meses—una enNueva York y una en LaHabana—las reunionesbilaterales forman parte deun pacto establecido en 1994cuando miles de isleños selanzaron al agua en rústicas

embarcaciones hacia LaFlorida.

Según la cancilleríacubana, en los primeros cincomeses del año losnorteamericanos no hanentregado siquiera 1.000 vi-sas a los ciudadanos de lanación caribeña.

Para las autoridades estasrestricciones en los permisospara viajar fomentan las salidasilegales, porque además siesas personas llegan—porcualquier medio—a EstadosUnidos son amparados porleyes especiales.

En marzo dos avionescomerciales fueron desviadoshacia Cayo Hueso, Florida,por hombres armados concuchillos y explosivos.

Las autoridades cubanasafirmaron que en dos meses sefrustraron unos 30 intentos desecuestro de naves y se frenóuna creciente ola de salidasmasivas.

Tras uno de ellos _el asaltoa una lancha de pasajeros queconcluyó de maneraincruenta_ el gobierno fusilóa tres de los hombres quebuscaban llevarse la barcaza ala Florida. La medida suscitófuertes condenas inter-nacionales, incluso de aliadostradicionales de la isla.

Sobre el segundo tema _lastransmisiones radiales haciala isla_ Alarcón reiteró suprotesta pues el pasado 20 demayo un avión de la FuerzaAérea estadounidense sirvióde antena para las señales deRadio y Televisión Martí,habitualmente bloqueadascuando vienen desde laFlorida.

Según Alarcón, quien du-rante años fue el negociador

cubano con Estados Unidos, estetema sí forma parte delentramado de acuerdosmigratorios entre los dos países.

¨Los republicanos aprendenespañol «para conquistar alos hispanos»Por DENNIS CONRAD

WASHINGTON (AP):Interesados en la comunidadhispana de tan rápidocrecimiento, varios legisladoresrepublicanos empezaron aestudiar español para ganarsesu apoyo.

Encabezados por elrepresentante Jerry Weller, deIllinois, un grupo de 19representantes y un senador seinscribieron para asistir a clasesde español conducidas por laEscuela de Graduados delDepartamento de Agricultura.

Es el mayor grupo delegisladores que participa en elprograma de idiomas que segúnfuncionarios comenzó en 1999sin limitaciones partidariasbajo la dirección de la senadorarepublicana Kay BaileyHutchison, de Texas, y que hatenido docenas de participantes.

A partir del jueves, 50miembros del personalrepublicano en la Cámara deRepresentantes tambiénempezarán a participar en elprograma de 10 semanas de doshoras semanales deconversación.

En la primera clase del grupode Weller no hubo asistenciaperfecta. Quince legisladores sepresentaron para la clase a las 7de la mañana en un salón sobrelas oficinas del titular de lacámara baja Dennis Hastert, yalgunos tuvieron que irse antesdel final. Pero Hastert, cuyodistrito norte-centro de Illinois

tiene un 8% de hispanos,dijo que el PartidoRepublicano estácomprometido con elesfuerzo.

«Los republicanos en elCongreso anhelan trabajarcon la comunidad hispanasobre la agenda delpresidente (George W.)Bush, y el lanzamiento de‘Español en el Capitolio’demuestra que nosproponemos seriamentetrabajar con la América dehabla hispana», afirmó.

Weller dijo que ya lasemana próxima empezarána aprender frases como «Votepor los republicanos».

Para su primera lección,la profesora María LuisaCarver utilizó elementosvisuales de ayuda comoportadas de revistas en lasque aparecían demócratascomo el presidente BillClinton. Enseñó a susalumnos a decir en español“El es demócrata”.

El censo del 2000 muestraa 7,5 millones de hispanosregistrados. Asimismorepresentan un bloque elec-toral importante en estadosricos como California,Florida, Nueva York y Texas.Pero los funcionarioshispanos electos son en suenorme mayoría demócratas.

Weller dijo que losrepublicanos como elgobernador de la Florida JebBush han demostrado quecuando se comunicanefectivamente con los hispanospueden revelar que compartenlos mismos valores de familia,trabajo, educación yoportunidades, y que merecensu apoyo mayoritario.

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Gasper Herrera, cerca 1992, con su nieto.

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SOUTHWEST LEGALSERVICESLAW OFFICES OFANDREA J. FERRARA8941 W. Vernor Hwy.Detroit MI 48209313-841-6767

The Law Offices ofHoward, Cherniak, andGupta, P.C.Friends to the neighbor-hood for 20 years. A gen-eral practice law firm thatspecializes in personalinjury claims. Located at1020 Springwells (at thecorner of Lafayette),Detroit MI 48209. Initialconsultation free ofcharge. Para unaconsulta en español,llamen a Griselda Garzao Nereyda Villarreal al.313-849-0567.

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AUTOMOTIVE

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Royal Collision, Inc.Towing, bumping, paint-ing, welding, glasswork.32 years serving Detroit.8001 Michigan Ave.,313-582-1000.Se Habla Español.

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COMPUTERS

AMPLEX INTERNETSERVICE$14.95 per month atwww.amplex.netToledo OH419-720-3635Toll free:1-888-419-3635First month free

DRY CLEAN/LAUNDRY

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FASHION

INNOVACIONES LAMARAVILLACD’s, musica, botas,el general canelo,ropa vaquera, tejanas,cuevas, Stetson,resistol, sombrerosBoston, Wrangler.Tarjetas telefonicas.4440 W. Vernor Hwy.Detroit MI 48209313-554-0811

FUNERAL HOMES

SALOWICH &STEVENS FUNERALHOME - ROBERT J.WERTH, DIRECTORNuestra familiaServiendo su familia3833 LivernoisDetroit MI 48210313-894-1334877-700-3970

FURNITURE

MATTRESS CITY1940 Airport Hwy.Toledo OH 43609Complete bedroom sets;handmade frames;40-day layaway.Call Jorge,419-382-7278.We accept credit cards.

GROCERY

HONEY BEE MARKETDetroit’s Favorite Mexi-can Chorizo2443 Bagley Ave.Detroit MI 48216313-237-0295/fax: 237-0369

HALL RENTAL

LUNA PIERBALLROOMHALL RENTALNow takingreservations for yourSpecial OccasionsOn Friday, Saturday,or SundayLuna Pier, MI734-281-0246

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Regalitos EspecialesRegalos para bebé,shower, cobertores; ac-cessories para Bautizoy Primera Comunión4438 W. Vernor Hwy.Detroit MI 48209313-399-3416Se Habla Español/Carmen Ruiz dueña

INSURANCE

DANIEL GUADARRAMA

AGENCY; Todo el mundonecesita un abogado,un doctor de familia, yun agente de seguros.Para aseguransasnadie te ayuda mejorqueDan Guadarrama;llamame y permitemeayudarte. Miracle MilePlaza, 4925 JackmanRd.Toledo OH 43613419-475-2119419-754-1046 FAXdguadarr@amfam.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL

Family Care MedicalCenter - Medical, Den-tal, & Pediatrics5831 West Vernor Hwy.Detroit MI 48209313-842-8300/313-842-1200 Se Habla Español.No appt. necessary

DOCTORA ENMEDICINAWANDA VELEZ-RUIZ,M.D.4115 W. Vernor Hwy.Detroit MI 48209313-843-8400Office hours: M-F 10:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

JOSEPH HARRIS,DDSDentista/odontólogo/frenos/sobre pedidoSe Habla Español2431 West Grand Blvd.Detroit MI313-895-4300

DENTAL HEALTHGROUPMon-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to4:00 p.m.Emergency Walk-insDaily, 8:30 to ll:00 a.m.Most insurance ac-cepted3531 Junction SWDetroit MI313-897-7155

MEN’S CLOTHING

Hector’s Men’s Wear5449 W. Vernor Hwy.Detroit MI 48209313-554-204466 años sirviendo alpublico. Visita Hector yfamilia Lunes a Sábado.

MEXICAN IMPORTSTORES

XOCHI’S IMPORTSAuthentic MexicanHand Crafts,Great line of gifts,accent pieces, & foodproductsOpen daily, 11:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.3437 Bagley StreetDetroit MI 48216313-841-6410

PHARMACY

Spingwells DiscountPharmacyYour Personal Phar-macyFast, friendly serviceAdel Dakhlallah, dueño2117 SpringwellsDetroit MI313-841-8000

REAL ESTATE

MAGDALENA M.SKILESREALTORSe Habla EspañolWELLS BOWENREALTORS2460 N. Reynolds Rd.Toledo OH 43615419-356-4208 [c],419-535-0011 [w]

RESTAURANTS/BAKERIES

HACIENDA MEXICANTORTILLAS(Manufacturers)Corn/FlourTortillas, Taqueria, &Chips y masa.6016 W. Vernor Hwy.Detroit MI 48209313-842-8823

LA PERLA TORTILLAFACTORYManufacturer of corn tor-tillas and tortilla chips.Supplier of Mexican FoodProducts (tamales, salsa,chorizo, queso, masa,chicarron, y más), Latinophone cards, OrlandiValuta money wires($1,000 for $10). Open 6days a week, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-3pm; 3238 Hill Ave., To-ledo, Ohio; 419-534-2074;fax419-534-3230.

LUNAS BAKERY II,INC.Family owned and oper-ated for 4 generations.Hot bread daily; flourtortillas; hot tamales;fresh chorizo. M-Sat,6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Sun: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m.5680 W. Vernor Hwy.Detroit MI 48209313-554-1510/fax: 554-1196.

SPORTS

Life Style SoccerTodo lo que buscas parafútbol, soccer.Marcas Mexicanas yEuropenos.8220 Michigan Ave. [conLoya]Detroit MI 48209313-584-8584

TAX/ACCOUNTING

Bandera TaxPreparation Service1620 Lansing@ W. Vernor Hwy.Detroit MI313-849-5633Gratis:Laser color photo, 8x10.Se Habla Español.

ARIES: (March 21-April 20)Be flexible this week and if special plans need to be

postponed, don’t allow this to affect romantic interludes inthe evening. There may be news from someone far away thatmay end up increasing your income. Your social calendar willbe lively for some time.

TAURUS: (April 21 - May 21)There may be an obstacle within your personal life, which

is causing havoc between you and a lover. Although you maytend to take the path of least resistance, it’s time to face theproblem up front and take care of it once and for all. Your self-confidence will get you everywhere.

GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21)There may be conflict between the job and your home life,

since both are demanding plenty from you. It will be a touchysituation, which may require plenty of gentleness and diplo-macy. Definitely take advantage of togetherness with a mate;you’ll accomplish a lot.

CANCER: (June 22 - July 23)This week will be a mixture of ups and downs, and another

person seems to be controlling this emotional swing. Don’tallow yourself to get overemotional. Your social agenda isquite busy; so make the effort to not overbook yourself. Loveis in the air.

LEO: (July 24- August 23)Taking a firm stand this week is not suggested. Instead, use

your charm and diplomacy, and possibly a somewhat deviousapproach. Those around you may be a bit irritating and overemotional, so put on that happy face. If married, prospectslook good for adding to financial resources.

VIRGO: (August 24 - September 23)You or your partner’s intuition may be a great advantage

this week. Concentrate on important questions and decisionsabout finances. Joint money matters may need some attentionand updating. Blended knowledge may be better than solothinking.

LIBRA: (September 24 - October 23)It may seem like a rather bland week, but use the downtime

to make new contacts that have the potential for producinglong-term, lucrative results. Focus on partnership, whether inthe business area or marriage—each must contribute to thesuccess of the whole.

SCORPIO: (October 24 - November 22)Both solitude and creative work may be rewarding this

week. Few challenges will be found in social gatherings orencounters. Even though situations may arise that may temptyou to jump right in, it will definitely be better for you to sitthem out completely.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 - December 21)An old, unresolved family problem may pop up this week

and cast a rather depressing shadow over just about every-thing—facing the facts may help to ease the tensions. Try tokeep a love relationship and platonic relationship separate;it’s for the best.

CAPRICORN: (December 22 - January 20)This is not the time for a financial gamble or risk of any

kind. You may be taking a chance on romance. You may befeeling somewhat depleted, energy wise, but a dear friend willput a smile back on your face. Keep behind the scenes at work.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 - February 19)You are in control and everyone surrounding you knows

it. Take advantage of your currently winning ways and applythe intensity you feel to advancing your career goals andmonetary position. Any financial tangles must be dealt withimmediately.

PISCES: (February 20 - March 20)The moral support that you’ve been seeking about an

important decision is on its way, and possibly from a verysurprising source. It may be a wise idea to wait a few weeksto follow through on your decision though. Your affectionsfor another are high.

IF THIS WEEK IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This is a greatperiod for new beginnings. Social opportunities are abun-dant and friends can help you with your wishes. Stay focusedon speaking and thinking about positive outcomes, andeverything will turn out fine.

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• Fax any news items to: 1-309-214-4165 • Email any news items to: laprensa@lycos.com

Edifica tu futuro con nosotros

at LatinoFest III, June 14, 2003

Don’t miss the Emilio/Raulito Shuffle

Photographs of Emilio & Raulito Navaira circa 1992 by Rico

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Don’t miss the Raulito Look-Alike Contest

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Promenade Park in downtown Toledo, there will be a“Raulito Look-Alike Contest.”

The question is,...is Toledo City Council PresidentLuis Escobar eligible to be judge or win since there is a strikingresemblance between Raulito Navaira, brother of Emilio, andPresident Escobar? Find out who will be the winner by attend-ing. Afterwards, enjoy the awesome sounds of Grammy WinnerEmilio Navaira and Rio.

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¡Feliz Día de los Padres!Happy Father’s Day!

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MONDAYS LIVE BLUES MUSIC$1.00 Drafts, $1.50 Margaritas

TUESDAYS Come have fun withNAME THAT TUNE!

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Latin Musicevery weekend!

SATURDAY, JUNE 14THE AFTER PARTYAfter LatinoFestthere will be an

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Página 8 La Prensa Events June/junio 11, 2003

Bailes y LaMúsicaBy Rico

OHIO:Toledo:ClubFrogtown, 3535

Holland-Sylvania Rd.,Sat, 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.;salsa, merengue, cumbias,reggae; dancing lessons 9-10 p.m; 20 first muchachasget in gratis; DJ JoelVilchez; 419-699-3269.

Club Incognito, 4725Woodville Rd. nearWoodville Mall, every Fri-Sat., 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.,DJs or Live bands;hombres must be 21-plus,mujeres must be 18-plus;June 13, Emilio conRaulito y Rio; call 419-290-6692. Las Palmas Nightclub,3247 Stickney Ave; Livebands most Saturdays;call 419-476-1363. Mickey Finn’s, 602Lagrange St., DJ TonyRios, Thurs. 9:00 p.m. tomidnight. Call 419-246-3466.

The Connection,3126 Lagrange St., liveTejano bands every Fri.& Sat, 419-242-2924.

MICHIGAN:Detroit: Detour

Lounge, 1824 SpringwellsStreet; every Friday night;Baile Cumbia; freecumbia lessons; DJManolito; cumbia, salsa,ranchera, merengue; 313-849-0900.

Club International,6060 W. Fort Street;weekly Saturday enter-tainment; 313-995-4938.

Los Galanes, 3362Bagley St., every Fridayand Saturday, Latinomusic; 313-554-4444.

Luna Pier: Luna PierBallroom; every Saturdaynight; El Baile Grande,10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Call 734-848-4326.

Royal Oak: Weds,night; Sky Club, 401 S.Lafayette; Sangria; doorsopen at 7 p.m. with freedance lessons at 8 p.m; 21and over; proper attire;586-254-0560.

Utica: ArgentineTango Detroit, 7758Auburn Road; Tango onWed. & Fri; Salsa onMon., Swing on Thur;586-254-0560.

Have entertainment?Call Rico at 313-729-4435 or 419-870-6565or email tolaprensa@lycos.com

WBGU 88.1 FM,La Unica with Freddie G,

Andres, Maribel,& Geraldo

Bowling Green,domingo, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WFOB 1430 AMwith Sylvester Duran

Fostoria, sábado,4-6 p.m.

Domingo, 8:30 to 10 a.m.

WLEN 103.9 FMAdrian, domingo,

1 to 4:30 p.m.

WQTE 95.3 FMwith Lady Di

Adrian, domingo,3 to 8 p.m.

WLFC 88.3 FMFindlay, viernes,

6 to 9 p.m.

WKMK 1440 AMLa Explosiva

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con Batman y Paquita da la Vernor

Detroit, lunes a sab.,3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WCAR 1090 AMDetroit, sábado,noon to 5 p.m.

dom., noon to 4 p.m.

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Programs

Spanish ChurchServices:

Evangelical Assembliesof God

705 LodgeToledo, Ohio 43609

Pastor Moses RodríguezMiér., 7:00 p.m.

Dom., 11:00 a.m.419-385-6418

First Spanish Church of God1331 E. Broadway

Toledo, Ohio 43605Dom., 10:00 a.m.& 5:00 p.m.

Mier. & Vier., 7:00 p.m.Sab., 6:00 p.m.419-693-5895

Iglesia BautistaEl Buen Pastor

521 Spencer RoadToledo, Ohio 43609

Rev. Dr. Alberto MartínezMiér., 7:00 p.m.Sab., 7:00 p.m.

Dom., 10:15 a.m., 11:20 a.m.,6:00 p.m.

419-381-2648

La Primera Iglesia Bautista628 Elm Street

corner of Elm & ErieToledo, Ohio 43604

Pastor Titular: J. Truett FoglePastor Asociado: Jesus SegoviaEscuela dominical: 10:00

a.m.Culto de adoración: 11:00 a.m.Los cultos son bi-lengual

419-241-1546

SS. Peter & Paul728 Guadalupe StreetToledo, Ohio 43609Fr. Richard NotterDom., 12:00 p.m.

419-241-5822

Primera Iglesia Hispanade Monroe

Alianza Cristiana yMisionera

Pastor Jesse Morales317 E. Front St.

Monroe, Michigan 48161Dom., 1:30 p.m.

Mar. & Jue., 7:00 p.m.734-848-4271

Primera Iglesia BautistaHispana

3495 Livernois StreetDetroit, Michigan 48210

Pastor Titular: Carlos LiesePastor Asociado: Elí Garza

Estudio Bíblico: Miér., 7:00 p.m.Escuela Dominical: 10:00 a.m.

Culto de Adoración: Dom.,11:00 a.m.

313-894-7755

Nueva Creación UnitedMethodist Church

270 Waterman St. Detroit MIServices: Juev. at 7:00 p.m.

& Dom. at 5:30 p.m.

Editor’s Note:Churches desiring to be includedin this directory should e-mailthe information to Rico, c/olaprensa@lycos.com, or fax to419-255-7700. Gracias.

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LA PRENSA’S CALENDAR OFCOMMUNITY EVENTS

June 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Open South End Public Forum, Aurora Gonzalez Commu-nity Center, South St. and Anthony Wayne Trail, Toledo--every 2nd Wednesday, JoeBalderas, Adelante, at 419-244-8440.

June 14, noon to 4:00 p.m., Sister To Sister Conference—The Mind, The Heat, the Soulof a Woman; Maurine Simmons Family Investment Center, 430 Nebraska Ave., Toledo;speakers include Dr. Karen Patterson-Stewart, author of 7 Pink Slips to a Blessing; gratis;refreshments; call Vivian Crawford at 419-259-9570.

June 14, LatinoFest III, downtown Toledo at Promanade Park; entertainment in-cludes: Los Tres Sonidos (2-3:00 p.m.), dance group (3-3:30 p.m.), Midwest Godfathers(3-4:30 p.m.), dance group (4:30-5:00 p.m.), Sumakta (5-6:00 p.m.), Las Chicas & Co. (6-6:30 p.m.), Noel & Latin Crew (6:30-8:30 p.m.), Look-alike Raulito Navaira Contest(8:30-9:00 p.m.), and 2003 Grammy Winner Emilio Navaira and Grupo Rio (9:00-11:00p.m.); $5 admission for adults; 419-259-5383. There may be an Afterhours fiesta withEmilio at Club Incognito, in front of the Woodville Mall, Northwood, Ohio—callAlessandro for possible fiesta at 419-290-6692.

June 15: Happy Father’s Day! ¡Feliz Día de los Padres!June 20, 10:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.; Harry Potter arrives at downtown Toledo-Lucas

County Public Library during Midnight Magic; 150 copies of new release, “Order ofPhoenix,” available. Activities also include: games, crafts, prizes, and magic. Free eventbut need free pass which can be obtained from all branches. Call 419-259-5430.

June 20 & 21, noon to midnight, Festival Latino, featuring Colombian artists TotóLa Momposina, Los Corraleros de Majagual and Sonora Carruseles; food; arts & crafts;y más; at the Bicentennial Park and Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio; 614-645-7995.Website: www.musicintheair.org.

June 21-22, 8:00 a.m to 6:00 pm; Flea Market at SS. Peter & Paul Church, southToledo; vendors wanted; $10 for one day and $15 for two days for the rental; call 419-243-3918 to reserve a table.

July/julio 12, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Mexican Consul Antonio Meza y compañeros detrabajo estarán para ayudar a obtener Matriculas Consulares y pasaportes mexicanos; enSS. Peter & Paul Church, Toledo; 419-241-5822.

July 13, Gametime is 2:00 p.m., Latino Scholarship Day with the Toledo Mud Hens,Fifth Third Stadium, downtown Toledo; Toledo Mud Hens v. Columbus Clippers;Yvonne Ramos sings National Anthem with mariachi and folkloric dancing; first pitchby Latino/a dignitaries; Seating tickets are $10 per ticket with $2 going to scholarshipfunds. Call Rico at 419-870-6565 or Bob Salazar at 419-893-6227 ext. 7160 for tickets.

July 16, Tall Ships comes to International Park in downtown Toledo. Over 20breathtaking ships will be on display from July 17 to the 20th as part of Ohio’sBicentennial. Website: www.tallshipstoledo.com. Call Kelly Rivera, 419-243-8251.

Any listings? Contact Rico at 419-870-6565 or 313-729-4435. Also, always callahead before going to any event in case of last minute time changes or cancellations.

NEED DEPENDABLECLEANING PERSON for

downtown Toledo business.Call between noon and 3

p.m. at 419-244-2627.

New Tejano BandForming

Looking for musicians toaudition;

Call Tony Avila419-343-8917.

Obituaries

MARIA RITA RAMOS

María “Rita” Ramos, 79, of Findlay, Ohio, was called home on June 1, 2003; she wasborn May 22, 1924 in Corpus Christi, Texas. On November 15, 1947 she married JosephJohn Ramos II.

Mrs. Ramos was a Licensed Practical Nurse who worked at Winebrenner Care Centerand then was a private duty caregiver. Mrs. Ramos was a devoted mother, who, in her lateryears devoted herself to raising her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Michael theArchangel Catholic Church.

Surviving are one son Joseph John Ramos III, Findlay, three daughters, Linda MarieRamos, Columbus, OH; Mrs. Marie (Willie) Odom, Arlington, OH; Mrs. Gloria (Pascual)Barajaz, Findlay, OH, seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Also surviv-ing is one brother, José B. Hernández, Findlay.

Preceding her in death are: her parents Sebastian and Dorotea (Rameriz) Guerrero, herhusband, Joseph John Ramos II, two children, Robert E. Ramos and Maria Rita Ramos,and three sisters, Alicia Barboza, Dorotea O. Gonzalos, & Suzie Orozco.

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SUBMIT YOUR PORTFOLIO AND WIN $4,000!You MUST be:1.A Graphic or 3D Artist (painting, sculpture and/or illustration)2.Mexican or First Generation Mexican.3.18 to 25 years old.4.Living in Michigan or Ohio.

You need to SEND:1.Portfolio including 10 or more of your best pieces in one of the following formats:CD Rom, ZIP disk, slides or print (all of the highest quality).2.Brief biography (150 words or less) and Artist Statement.3.Passport size photo.4.Complete name and address, phone number, e-mail, web site address (if any).5.Copy of your and your parents’ birth certificates, passport, Matricula, MexicanID or any official document stating that you are Mexican or First GenerationMexican.

Send to: Centro Mexicano de Michigan y Ohio, Diego Rivera-Edsel Ford Award,645 Griswold Avenue, Suite 1700, Detroit, MI 48226

WE NEED TO RECEIVE YOUR DOCUMENTS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 11TH2003, NO EXCEPTIONS. ALL THE PORTFOLIOS AND MATERIAL SENT TOTHE CENTRO MEXICANO WILL NOT BE RETURNED. THE WINNER WILL BESELECTED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS. THEWINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 19TH 2003.There will be a reception to present the Award on Tuesday October 7th 2003, 6-9pm at the Scarab Club, 217 Farnsworth, Detroit, MI 48202

HELP WANTEDSALES

WNWO-TV is seeking an entry-level salesper-son. Excellent written and verbal communicationskills are required. Valid drivers license requiredplus computer skills. Candidate should have aminimum of one year outside sales experience.Send cover letter and resume to:

Sue StrayerSales Manager

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Deadline: June 20, 2003. No phone calls please.EOE-M/F/H/V.

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Jeffrey C. ZilbaATTORNEY AT LAW

124 N. Summit St.Toledo, Ohio 43604419/255-1515419/255-2332 FAXWeb site: www.zilbalaw.com

Affordable Funeral Services

Immediate Cremation $600 or free with state assistanceComplete Funeral Services from $2895.00

with state assistance $1805.00(Funeral package includes up to 4 hours w/ funeral service,

metal casket, transportation to local cemetery, grave, grave liner &interment expense)

Los Servicios del Entierro económicosCremación $600 inmediata o libre con la ayuda estatal

Los Servicios del Entierro completos de $2895.00con la ayuda $1805.00 estatal

(El paquete fúnebre incluye hasta 4 horas c/ el serviciofúnebre, la arqueta de metal, el transporte al cementerio local, graba,

el grave trasatlántico & el gasto del entierro)

Salowich & Stevens Funeral home3833 Livernois: Detroit, Michigan 48210

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HOMES FORSALE

Duplex for Sale1821 Superior St.

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SILVER CAB OF OHIO, INC.We Serve Toledo & Surrounding Area

Call 419-690-3700We accept VISA and Mastercard

Handicap AccessiblePackage Deliveries

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Dispatcher On Duty 24/7

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A local Hispanic social service agency seeksan Executive Director for a full time position. Ben-efits. Requirements: BA or Masters in BusinessAdmin or Social Work. Experience in grant writing,fundraising, and fiscal management. Proven skills inwritten and oral communication. Beneficial: 3 ormore years of experience in program administration,an understanding of program development, marketingand public relations. Familiarity with ADAS andODADAS standards, UFMS and other reporting sys-tems. Salary base - $40,000 +. Send resume andcover letter to: Job 1 USA, Executive Recruiting, POBox 1480, Toledo, OH 43603-1480. Deadline forsubmissions: June 20, 2003.

AA/EOE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Court Diagnostic and Treatment Center ofToledo, Ohio, a private, non-profit organization thatprovides forensic evaluations, diagnostic and psy-chological/psychiatric evaluations, treatment andother services to the criminal justice and mentalhealth systems of Lucas and 12 other counties innorthwest Ohio, is seeking an executive director. Thedirector provides administrative, fiscal, programmatic,clinical management, and leadership for the organiza-tion and reports to locally appointed governing board.Minimum qualifications include a Masters degree insocial work, counseling or psychology, LISW orLPCC preferred, 3-5 years of management experi-ence including a demonstrated ability to budget andreview financial performance for clinical programsalong with demonstrated experience in clinical con-sultation and therapeutic techniques suitable to themental health needs of people referred by court; grantwriting and marketing experience desired. Candi-dates should submit a letter of interest with salaryrequirement and résumé to CDTC Search Commit-tee, P.O. Box 30, Toledo, OH 43614 EOE/AA/ADA.

Resiliency Specialist

Seeking an energetic, dependable individual ea-ger to provide psychosocial and vocational assess-ments to troubled youth (16-18) and coordinate link-age between employers and clients. Bachelor’s de-gree in social work or mental health related field, plus1 year vocational rehab experience required; orAssociate’s degree with 3 years vocational rehabexperience. Preference given to licensed candidate(Ohio LSW or PC). Duties include assisting youth indeveloping skills to choose, get and keep jobs;developing treatment plans; providing crisis interven-tion; and coordinating with other treatment providers.Must have knowledge and experience with voca-tional rehab process and resources. Valid driver’slicense, good driving record, and ability to performtherapeutic holds required. Excellent benefits. Allminorities encouraged to apply. Send resume andsalary expectations by 6/18/03 to

Harbor Behavioral HealthcareAttn: Human Resources (RSY)

4334 Secor Rd.Toledo, OH 43623-4234or fax to 419-479-3230

or e-mail to harborhr@harbor.org

EOE.

Visual CommunicationTechnology Instructor

Bowling Green State UniversityThe successful candidate will have responsibility for

instruction in undergraduate courses and must demon-strate media agility and have a broad knowledge ofphotography, print, video, audio, and digital imaging andmust be proficient in at least one or more of these areas.This visionary individual should possess the ability toanalyze communication problems, conceptualize ideasand create effective solutions. Doctorate plus industrialexperience is preferred. Masters degree with significantindustrial experience is required. Deadline for receipt ofapplications is July 7, 2003. The following materialsshould be forwarded to:

VCT Instructor Search CommitteeCollege of Technology Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OH 43403A letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts

(unofficial is acceptable at this time), a list of fivereferences plus letters of recommendation from three ofthose references. This is a non-tenure appointment andmay be renewable. BGSU is an AA/E.O.E.

CARTER CLEANING SERVICES

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MIKE CARTER520 Madison Ave., Suite 259

Toledo, Ohio 43604

No Job Too Big ¨ No Job TooSmall

TRAINING CLERK

FT clerical position. Must type 55 WPM, be ableto operate PC equipment/software and audiovisualequipment, be competent in spelling, grammar andpunctuation, and have practical exp. in office func-tions. High school diploma, or equivalent, required.Must be able to work evening, weekend and flexiblework hours. Applicants must be able to work effec-tively in a multi-cultural work environment. Startingrate $10.57/hr. w/benefits. Send resume to

Human ResourcesLCCS

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ASSOCIATE DIRECTORLARGE FORMAT DIGITAL IMAGING

DIVISION OF NISDMCollege of Technology

Bowling Green State UniversityThe Associate Director of the LargeFormat Digital Imaging Division of NISDMis responsible to provideoverall day-to-day direction and guidanceto division personnel, as well as to procurebusiness contracts, grant and industrialsponsorship funding for the division’soperations, under the overall oversight ofthe division director.Responsibilities include preparing formalbusiness proposals, defining and publish-ing operating procedures, developing andadjusting organizational structure to as-sure that the division is able to meetcommitments, recruiting and supervisingstudent and professional division employ-ees, and procuring needed printing mediaand ink from suppliers at far lower thanretail cost. The Associate Director shallestablish relationships with applicableindustry executives and pursue opportu-nities to broaden the value we provide tocorporate sponsors, consistent with thedivision mission. The associate directorwill also represent the division, as appro-priate, at university and outside forumsand affairs.Minimum qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Business and expe-rience with business proposal writing isrequired. 3-5 years of professional man-agement experience that includes busi-ness planning, budgeting, supervision, andnegotiating contracts required. Administra-tive grade level 15, minimum salary $37,979.Salary is commensurate with educationand experience. Full benefit package avail-able. To apply: submit letter of application,resume, and names/addresses/telephonenumbers of 3 professional references post-marked by June 27, 2003 to: Ofc. of HumanResources (Search R-036), 100 CollegePark Ofc. Bldg., Bowling Green StateUniversity, Bowling Green, OH 43403.(419) 372-8421. (http://www.bgsu.edu/of f ices/ohr)BGSU is an AA/EO educator/employer.

Marketing/Communications Assistant

This full time position provides support for allaspects of the Museum’s marketing and communica-tions efforts. Write copy as directed. Coordinate pro-duction of promotional materials with graphic design.Coordinate and produce media CDs. Assist in thedevelopment and execution of advertising schedulesand coordinate ad placement to meet deadlines. Re-spond to requests for general museum information.Requires bachelor’s degree in public relations, journal-ism, English or related field with a min. of two years’related experience; or equivalent combination of edu-cation and experience. Must have good interpersonalskills, be computer literate in Word and Excel, be ableto consistently meet deadlines and work under pres-sure. To apply, e-mail resume in Word format to:jobs@toledomuseum.org or mail to Human Resources,The Toledo Museum of Art, PO Box 1013, Toledo, OH43697. EOE.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALSTOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

TOLEDO, OHIO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors that Sealed Bids will be received by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority for:

Multi-User Flight InformationDisplay System ImprovementsToledo Express Airport

This contract is for all labor, material, insurance, and equipment necessary for the installation of a multi-user flight information display system, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications to the PortAuthority at Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio 43558.

Bids will be received at the Port Authority administrative offices at Toledo Express Airport, 11013 AirportHighway, Swanton, Ohio 43558 until Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., at which time and place all bidswill be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of the design and installation of server/head-end equipment, input devices, displaydevices, software, network devices, conduit, cabling, displays, and ancillary equipment needed for a fullyfunctional multi-user flight information display system. Also included in this project are provisions for thesystem architecture, network, and head-end which will allow for expansion of the system for future displays,workstations, and peripheral equipment at existing and future Toledo Express Airport facilities, as well as alsoincluding documentation and training of representatives of the airlines and the Toledo Express Airport.

Plans, Specifications, Instructions to Proposers, and Forms of Proposal and Contract are on file at theoffice of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Highway, Swanton,Ohio 43558, and may be obtained during normal business hours. The plans will also be on file in the planroom of McGraw-Hill Construction-F.W. Dodge.

Proposals must be submitted on the form included in the Specifications and shall be accompanied by acertified check or an acceptable Proposal Bond with satisfactory surety specifying the Toledo-Lucas CountyPort Authority as the obligee, in the sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total proposal amount.

Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.

The successful bidder will be required to submit a Contract Bond, Maintenance Bond, and Certificate ofInsurance.

The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority intends and requires that the project be completed no later than120 days following award of contract.

Bidders must comply with the Prevailing Wage Rates on Public Improvements in Lucas County, Ohio asdetermined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239.

The Port Authority’s goal for disadvantaged participation in the project shall be eighteen percent (18%) andbidder shall provide documentation of its ability to achieve that goal; or, if the Port Authority’s goal is notattainable by bidder, bidder shall provide an affidavit detailing why that goal was not attained. A bid that failsto meet this requirement will be considered non-responsive.

The lowest responsive and responsible bid shall be determined in accordance with the Port Authority’sResolution No. 68-00 as found in the General Conditions.

The Port Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicalities as it may deembest for their interest. The Port Authority also reserves the right to add or subtract form quantities shown inthe proposal.

TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITYJames H. Hartung, President

Visiting Assistant ProfessorPhysical Education Teacher

EducationThe University of Toledo

The College of Education at the University ofToledo is seeking an individual for a one-year visitingassistant professor position in Physical EducationTeacher Education. Responsibilities will include teach-ing courses such as Introduction to Teaching in Physi-cal Education, 6-12 Physical Education Methods,Understanding Games: Sport Concepts, supervisionof preliminary as well as methods field experiencestudents, supervision of student teachers in physicaleducation, and linking seminars. Qualifications in-clude a minimum of three years public school teachingexperience in Physical Education and a Master’sdegree, Doctorate preferred. Submit letter of applica-tion, vitae, and contact information for three refer-ences to:

Ms. Tina HughesCollege of Education

4023 Gillham HallThe University of Toledo

2801 W. Bancroft, Toledo, OH 43606-3390 telephone: 419-530-2467

e-mail: thughes@utnet.utoledo.edu

The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Oppor-tunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

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