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| Lalo Tolosa
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The world now exists in an age of
high technology and new discoveries which help ease the fast-paced life many
live today. San Pedro is reaching the point in which computers and other
high-tech machinery are a necessity. With this, also comes new career
opportunities for many involved in this technology. Although they are not the
newest electronic appliances, televisions and video cassette recorders (VCR) are
a common commodity in many San Pedro households. Like other appliances, they
also need periodic maintenance and occasional servicing. This week we are
pleased to introduce a young individual that provides electronic service and
repair ñ Mr. Lalo Tolosa. Lalo was born in Belize City on
January 1st, 1972 to
Ermelinda and Aulalio Tolosa (deceased), both of San Pedro Town. He grew up
in the company of his sister Karen and many friends, playing on the sandy
streets of San Pedro and enjoying an island childhood. He attended San Pedro
Roman Catholic School and San Pedro High School graduating as a Commercial
student in 1991. Immediately after graduation, Lalo was hired as an office clerk
for San Pedro Distributor and enjoyed this job for the next four years. Island
Air then offered Mr. Tolosa a bookkeeping job that he held for three and a half
years. It was during this time that his family's television was malfunctioning
and they decided to send it to Belize City for repairs. Unfortunately, this
choice turned out to be a costly one and when returned, the TV was still
non-operational. After many frustrating attempts to have their TV repaired and
knowing of other residents with the same problem, Lalo's mother suggested that
he study a course in the repair of these types of appliances, an occupation
obviously in great demand. Taking his
mother's advice, Lalo enrolled in a TV/VCR Repair correspondence course from
International Correspondence Schools (ICS) in the USA. After one year of study
and additional practical training, he was certified by this institution. In
1998, Lalo opened his repair business in the lower flat of his home and
commenced his new enterprise. He specializes in Toshiba and Samsung brand
appliances due to the availability of their parts. His forte is power supply
problems and basic "wear and tear" components that need to be replaced.
Depending on the extent of the problem he is usually able to fix them within one
day of delivery. Having a good eye for business, Lalo
expanded his workshop and office to also serve as a travel agency for Barefoot
Watersports and the Rum Punch sailboat. He has
named this part of his business "La Pachanga Cruises." As a side project, Mr.
Tolosa is taking a course in drafting and is planning to build two-bedroom
houses for rent on land he has acquired. This soon-to-be-realized project will
be known as "El Cocal Casitas." In his spare time, Lalo
enjoys exercising, something he has done on and off for ten years now. He is a
very health conscious young man but says he also gives in to "temptation" and
has some fun every now and then. As a service to his community, Lalo is a member
of Green Reef, the non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of
sustainable use and conservation of Belize's marine and coastal
resources. Lalo Tolosa's determination to excel in
the business world of San Pedro has been embraced by the residents of this
island. His knowledge in the area of electronic repair pays off in many ways but
most importantly in customer satisfaction. Lalo strives for only the best of
service and has helped the island's residents maintain a "clearer picture" in
"Our Community."
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