Nanette Nieto (Jan. 29)

Esperanza Ríos (pictured left)  turned 15 years of age on July 3^rd and she celebrated her Quinceañera on July 23^rd, 2011 with Mass at St. Jerome Church, follow by a dinner and dance at Erie Street Market. Esperanza attends Toledo School of the Arts and is the daughter of Bob Rios and Lulu Perales.

In the photo above is Robert Torres and Lulu Perales.

Dr. Alberto González, president of the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center Board, recognizes the various artists that were involved with the Southend mural project as further congratulated by Councilman Adam Martínez, Councilman Mike Craig, and BCR’s Linda Alvarado. Photo courtesy of Arturo Quintero.

Congratulations to

With all my love, Mom

Big things are happening at the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center with a myriad of activities and projects, including free Conversational Spanish on the first Saturday of each month at noon. Call Joe Balderas or Milva Wagner for details at 419.241.1655.

Congratulations/Felicidades  to
Jesse Castilleja
Graduate of Clay High School\Class of 2011
We are so proud of You!
Love Mom, Dad, and your hermanas Alicia and Stephanie.

Representative Marcy Kaptur applauding veterans at Toledo’s Annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

Happy 4th Birthday Logan Retholtz!
May 27

Adrianne Chasteen is involved with crafts at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library's Cinco de Mayo festivities.

MEXICAN MUTUAL SOCIETY has informed La Prensa that Karen Gallegos is the 2011 Cinco de Mayo Little Queen. Karen’s parents are Anahi García & Jaime Gallegos. Karen is 5 yrs old and is in kindergarten at Lakeview School. She will be escorted by her brother Gabriel.  Karen shall reign in the Cinco de Mayo Parade along with her court. The Princess is Arianna Rivera, daughter of Jennifer & Josue Rivera, and the Duchess is Jillian Reyes, daughter of Janet and David Reyes. For information contact David Flores 440-277-0078 or Marie Leibas at 440-288-0144.

In the photo are: L. Hollingworth School’s María García Aguirre, writer and reporter Georgina García-Pfeuffer, Coordinadora IME Jacqueline Moran, La Prensa’s Claudia Annoni (Associate Editor and Editor of La Prensa’s La Revista) , Hollingworth’s Lois Fuller, Cónsul Titular Vicente Sánchez Ventura, Toledo School of the Art’s Natalia DeMiguel, L. Hollingworth’s Executive Director Terrence C. Franklin, and Jesús Angel, dining at El Camino Real Restaurant (East) after presentation by the Mexican Consulate of a variety of books to L. Hollingworth School, Toledo. La Prensa Photo, April 11, 2011.

April 4

Happy 80^th Birthday
Maria Almanza
April 2

Toledo Leprechauns Liga de Fútbol: 12 de febrero del 2011: Una Liga para niños de Kindergarden al 8 grado. Nuestra liga se asegura de que todos los niños en nuestra liga tengan la oportunidad de desarrollar sus habilidades fisicas, mentales y sociales. Para más información por favor llame al Tel: (419) 473-9490.

February 6th

Sara Flores of Toledo celebrated her Quinceañera on Saturday, January 15, 2011, with Mass at Immaculate Conception Parish and dinner/dance at the Marcy Kaptur Readiness Center.

Sara’s escort was Divino Flores. And her court included: Marina Esparaza/Derrick Chandler, Mireya López/Ramón Parraz, Desiree García/Richard Ruiz, Jasmine Ponce/Ricardo Escobar, Sandra Santiago/Ricardo Aguilar, Christina Jagodzinski/Emilliano Avelar, Victor Muñiz/Marcus McGovern, and Alisha Tobián/Mark Phillips.

Sara is the daughter of Priscilla Flores and José Gonzáles. Entertainment was by DJ Able Ramos. 

Native Toledoan Carla Soto is part of the cast to a sequel to the 1993 movie Blood In Blood Out, written and directed by Dayton native Damian Chapa.

The movie is expected to be released in 2011 and called Vatos Locos Forever.

The Azteca Show with Grupo Azteca perform on New Years Eve, Dec. 31, 2010 to Jan. 1, 2011at the former Hot Peppers Lounge in downtown Toledo. Other reported venues include: La Familia at Sr. Toros, Marcial Trejo y Sus Conjunto Kings at SS. Peter & Paul Hall, and La Nueva Onda at Latins United.

 

Adelante, Inc. celebrates Thanksgiving at Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, Toledo, on November 18, 2010.

Happy Thanksgiving to All!
 

Yvonne Ramos teaches Spanish to
preschoolers for EOPA in downtown Toledo. Yvonne is an accomplished singer, starting
at 14-years of age, with her father
Rubén Ramos. Yvonne spent the weekend
in Los Angeles, singing for various record producers and promoters. Ms. Ramos sings
the National Anthem every year at Latino Scholarship Day with the Toledo Mud Hens.

David Flores encourages one and all to support Mexican Mutual Society by buying its fabulous tamales. In the photo, David is shown with his daughter at Labor Fest 2010.

RIGHT: Uof M Law School alumnus Ray Arce with his son Armand and Ohio State Wrestling Champion Felipe Martínez on Nov. 6, 2010 at Zingerman’s Delicatessen.

Grappler Felipe Martínez takes 4^th in Super 32 Challenge
Oct. 30-31, 2010: Felipe Martínez—a junior at Clay High School—took fourth place at the premier Super 32 Challenge Wrestling Tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina. Out of a field of 120 championship high school wrestlers from across the nation, Felipe placed 4^th, winning 6 matches and losing 2 in the 152-pound division. For winners, go to www.super32.com

Happy 1st Birthday Kayla Retholtz!
November 4th

Frances Angel and family attended Latino Night at the Toledo Museum of Art on Oct. 22, 2010, as TMA celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with folkloric dance, art, crafts for children, and music by DJ Tony Rios. The Latino art exhibit can be viewed through Nov. 28 at the TMA Community Galleries.

Oct. 12, 2010: Giselle López was named Whitmer High School’s Homecoming Queen last week. Ms. López is a senior and plans to attend college, majoring in business. She is in DECA, cheerleading, and gymnastics. Giselle is the daughter of Cynthia Villarreal-Garza and Pablo Garza Jr.

The Pecina Clan meets every two years and this year—its 6^th—they met at Genoa Veterans Memorial Park in Genoa, Ohio. At its 6th, over 300 met on July 4, 2010. In 1950, Leopoldo Pecina, Sr. and his wife Refugia moved from Texas to Rocky Ridge, Ohio; they then moved to Woodville and finally to Genoa. They parented 12 children: Magdaleno, Andy, Esther, Robert, Lily, Frank, Marcos, Leo Jr., Rafaél, Cookie, Angelo, and Paul. Leo Sr. and sons often played conjunto music at Tejano gatherings—they were known as Trio Pecina.

Cierra Myers celebrates her Quinceañera
at Sacred Heart Church June 26, 2010

Reina Alicia Rosales celebrated her Quinceañera on June 26, 2010, having Mass at St. Aloysius Church and a reception at the BG Jr. Fairgrounds in Bowling Green, Ohio. Reina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rosales and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Gutiérrez.  

La Banda “Grupo Estello” of Bay City, Michigan performed on May 29, 2010, at Cookie Villarreal’s 60th birthday fiesta! Cookie is shown with her husband José. The party was at St. John’s Ukrainian Hall in Lorain. ¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Cookie!

Fifth Third Bank’s eBus made the rounds in northwest Ohio from May 18 to May 28, 2010, including stops at Adelante, Inc., the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, and SS. Peter & Paul Church, providing a variety of community services.

Over 45 people, for example, stopped by at Adelante, Inc., to visit the eBus and obtained information about homebuyer/refinancing, options and foreclosure prevention, learned about spending habits, and obtained free credit reports. Many received free health screenings—blood pressure, diabetes, body mass index & pulse ox!

According to Claudia Annoni, Adelante’s Programs and Services Director, “This was a great and successful event!”

In the photo, the eBus is next to SS. Peter & Paul Church.

La Prensa’s Ofelia Cruz
with Diana Reyes
at Club International in Detroit
on May 22, 2010.

Connie and Jesse Rodríguez
celebrate
50 years of marriage
with family and friends
at the
Latins United/Latinos Unidos Hall
in Toledo.

Women of Color to host Women's Event for McGee Brown
Yvonne Harper, Laneta Goings, Wanda Brown, Doni Miller, Clara L. Petty, Lourdes Santiago, Liz Florney, Margarita De León, and Robin Stone meet to discuss plans for a special reception for Yvette McGee Brown. McGee Brown is running for Leiutenant Governor and would be the first African-American female to hold that post should she win. The event takes place at the Ramada Inn on Secor on May 25, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is hosted by Toledo area women of color inviting all women to support McGee Brown.

April 21, 2010: Adrian High School students traveled with instructor Jonathon Tobar to the state capitol in Lansing to advocate for issues that affect the Latino community. Students met with Senators Cameron Brown and Dudley Spade to share their personal stories and how they are affected by the lack of immigration reform or education reform (DREAM Act). Visit: www.theadrianmaples.com.

El Corazón de México and Imagenes Mexicanas performed at the
Toledo Zoo’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations
on May 2, 2010.
 

In conjunction with the mural project, an art exhibit featuring art from Mario Torero and Ricardo Quiñonez will be held at La Galeria, 1222 South Broadway, on Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 2:00 to 5:00PM.  

Josh Flores, Beatriz Maya, and Linda Alvarado at FLOC’s April 17, 2010 seminar, entitled “Building Tolerance,” where students were educated on current draconian immigration policies and how these policies adversely affect Latino Youth.

April 17, 2010: ABLE paralegal Mariella M. Machen consults with a client at ABLE’s Second Citizenship Day at the Center for Equal Justice in downtown Toledo. Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. are very active in assisting clients that need help in finalizing their citizenship.   

Jessica Ford of Kevin L. Boyce’s Office (Ohio Treasurer ), Danielle Nameth (U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown’s Office), and Brenda Griffith of Jennifer Brunner’s Office (Ohio Secretary of State) speak at the monthly luncheon of the Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce concerning their respective office’s role in aiding members of the Chamber. The gathering was held April 5, 2010 at Zia’s Restaurant, Toledo. The next monthly meeting will be May 3, 2010, at 5PM. The public is invited to attend.

SMALL SMILES’ EASTER EGG HUNT

Toledo OH: Walbridge Park was the scene of over 300 children racing to find Easter Eggs at Small Smiles Dental Center of Toledo’s first Easter Egg Hunt. Besides the egg hunt, the Community Event had sack races and a bunny hop. The children had their faces painted and dipped fingers in the duck pond. A balloon artist made balloon hats and balloon animals.

After the egg hunt, everyone ate hot dogs and decorated cookies. The children went home with a gift bag full of food certificates, toys and a tooth brush. Small Smiles thanks everyone who came and made our community event a success, especially the kids.

Photo courtesy of Moto Photo, Toledo, 419-382-6686, www.motophoto.com

Adelante’s César Chávez Humanitarian Award Recipients, Sue Campos & Dolores Rodríguez. Who will be the 6th Award recipient on March 31, 2010, starting at 5:30PM?

April 16, 1971 - March 31, 1995

El Camino Real Restaurant celebrates its Grand Opening of its Maumee location on Dussel Drive on March 15, 2010.

 In the above photo are hostesses Betty Rios, Veronica Amezquita, and Annie Rocha.

The Spanish Club at St. John’s Jesuit HS brought forth many desserts to share with students on International Day, March 5, 2010. Instructor Cris Espinoza joins in the fun.

Felipe Martínez wins second championship
Winning his second state title, sophomore Felipe Martínez—a native of Genoa, Ohio—won 7 to 1 over senior Tucker Armstrong.

Love Tony, Mom, Lil Pops and Lorenzo

—Love your grandparents, mom, dad & family

Ms. Delgado (Toledo Service Office Manager of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation) and Ms. Schultz (Business Consultant for the Bureau) discussed changes in Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation.

March is Women’s History Month and Lourdes College is celebrating with the third annual W.A.V.E. Celebration of Women Festival. W.A.V.E., or Women Artists Visionaries and Entrepreneurs, will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010, in Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center from noon to 5 p.m. In the photo is Ann French.

Sr. y Sra. Reyes Zapata of Martin, Ohio celebrate their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on Feb. 14, 2010. ¡Felicidades!

February 6th

Lucas County Auditor Anita López performed the oaths of office on Jan. 17, 2010 to the new officers of Latins United/Latinos Unidos at its hall in Toledo. L-R: Auditor López, Carlos Carillo, Kacey Johnson, Monica Wachowiak, Chevo Torres, Zarro Lizcano, Jackie Urias, Nacole Buenrostro, Richard Atwater, Joe Carmona, Lupe Guzmán, Yolanda Sholl, and John Aguirre.

Grupo Tesoro performed at Tejano Tuesdays at Yeeha’s on January 19, 2010.
Visit Yeeha’s at 3150 Navarre for $2 Tuesdays.

Lorain’s Mexican Mutual Society
is looking for
niñas of Mexican descent
for its
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
on May 8.

Sign-up deadline is Jan. 31, 2010.

Call Marie at 440-288-0144.

IN MEMORIUM: LOUIS GARCÍA SR.
Oct. 11, 1934 – January 17, 2009

It’s Been One Year
God saw you getting tired,; He did what He thought best; He put His arms around you, and said, “Come and rest.” He opened up His golden gates on that heartbreaking day; And with his arms around you, You gently slipped away. It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone; A part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

We Miss You!
Love from Nora, Mike, Carmen, Louis Jr., Virginia, and Kayla, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and the rest of your family. 

UPDATE: At the 7^th Annual Latino Scholarship Day with the Toledo Mud Hens (July 26, 2009), La Prensa announced that Bryan Salazar (a LASSO alumnus from St. Francis de Sales High School) was the recipient of a $500 scholarship. Mr. Salazar has completed his first semester at UT, majoring in Spanish and International Business. He is a member of LSU.