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Cover by Zach Dominguez On this month’s cover is a picture of a Monarch butterfly. The butterfly is one of the most significant animals symbolizing personal transformation. As we embark on spring, and April, which has many celebrations related to children. April Child Abuse Prevention Month, Autism Awareness Month, Día de los Niños Día de los Libros, Earth Day, and Global Youth Service Day to name a few. As can be seen, we should always be striving for newness and a better world, so what a way to showcase this fragile and resilient butterfly. In addition, the Monarch has also become a symbol of immigration.

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"Los bravos a la plaza, y los mansos al corral."

"The fierce to the bullring go, the tame to the cattle pen"

Meaning that This characterizes Mexican defiance: He who fails to face life fiercely is deemed dishonorable and is shamefully compared to a bull not worthy of the bullring.

April

¡ F e liz c u mp le a ñ o s !

Santos Salinas Gabriela Beltran Daniel Valdarez Frank P Flores (KC OLG) Jose Torrez Rosalinda DeLeon Benita Beltran Joseph Vasquez Victoria (Tori) Ybanez Eddie "The Dog" Moreno Victoria "Tori " Ybanez Eric Montez Briana Pena Josie Andrade Salinas Dolores Garcia Lisa McGee Eddie Garcia Elizabeth Salinas Grace Vega Rudy Rivera (OLG) Cindy Ybanez Irene Gonzales Dcn. Isidoro Saldaña Charlie McGee Aubrey Lee Barrera Nevaeh Castilleja Amado Balderas Jr. Alma Dolores Santiago Melissa A Urrutia Emilio Garcia Misty Forbes Fide Vega Armando Gaytan Bama Ortiz Daniel Hernandez Raymundo Singleterry Micheal Hernandez Michael Ortega Angelica Danielle Flores Consuelo S. Ramirez Sam S. Ramirez Ida S. Garcia Matthew Noah Martinez Jason “J” Villa Gloria Barrera Michael Rangel Rosa Barrera Adrian Benitez Reyna Grace Gomez Ameriah Jimenez Raymond Smith Melanie Montez

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Margaret Henion Stella Mendolla Tomas M Rodríguez (KC OLG) Ameriah Jimenez Julia Sanchez Rudy Guzman Jr Julian Saldana Lupe G. Martinez Isaiah Quevedo Prescilla Garcia Tiner Jared N. Hernandez Raymond Villa Raymond Rodríguez (KC OLG) Precilla Tiner Ruben Martinez Irma Shepler Diana Moreno Irma Shepler Olga Guzman Castillo Rosalinda Guzman Alexandra Martinez Dee A Cárdenas (KC OLG) Andrew Quevedo Vicky Martinez Angelo Salinas Angie Bermea Angelo Salinas Christopher Salinas Amanda McIntire Dcn. Richard Wood Anthony Leos Alice Bustillos Chris Salinas Eddie H. Chavez Angelica Torres Erica Castilleja Julia Ramon Alexis Fuentes Daniel Torrez Tataina Beltran Nehemias Martinez Leandra Zavala Manuel V. Gonzales Malaya Tienda Tatiana Beltran Helen Esquivel Baldemar Hernandez Becky Molina Alex Villa Dcn. Steve Tjia Alice Guzman Mercado

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CONTENTS Word from the Publisher

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Op-Ed by Jorge Ramos

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What is Autism

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Opportunity Page

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Tips by Jaime Garcia

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Health/Salud

Page 10-11

Students find path to college

Page 17

Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

Page 26-29

Texas Sports Report with Mando Reyna

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Kid's Activity Page

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April 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 4

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Cesar E. Chavez Considered one of the most important civil rights icons of the 20th century

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Word From the Publisher

E

aster is a time for spiritual renewal, and Spring brings the promise of refreshment.

Spring also happens to be one of my favorite seasons and the time when I reflect on people whom I loved and whom have passed.

One of those individuals was my grandfather Don Juan Martinez. He lived next door to me.

And during this season he begin to work in his yard - planting flowers, removing debris, and mowing the yard to allow for new grass to come in.

I remember the spring flowers, especially the Crocus, which was rare to see in other yards, and that also confirmed that Spring was here. His yard was one of the most attractive on the block - he had patience, vision, and commitment to hard work, thus were the results.

He would sit on the grass and begin to remove unwelcomed dandelions one by one. I would often sit there with him and help. As I worked alongside him, we would talk. He would share dichos, old stories, and, give unsolicited advice. And through the discussions he would reference to God and give Him all the glory, and also explain that even the obstacles in life were part of learning.

He especially reaffirmed why I had to always be fair, just, and true to my convictions. I didn't always understand, I was young and naive, however today, those lessons make perfect sense - Become What You Were Created to Be. That said as Latinos we must become who we are intended to be. Politically for Hispanics, there continues to be issues impacting our families locally to nationally. Cutbacks to programs that are imperative to the quality of life for working families.

From this, Latinos, the fastest-growing segment of the electorate, should remember exactly which side their representatives chose and took as an indicator of who stands for our families and our communities.

After I watched the Cesar E. Chavez movie now in theaters and that I strongly urge you to go watch, my husband said to me, "You should do this to make changes...," and "You should do that for the farmworkers."

My response, 'It's time for others to begin to step up and not rely on a handful of over-extended, and aging few.' I further challenged him to step up to the plate...it's time for each of us to step up to the plate, to stand, and to deliver.

We must all learn to be accountabile. More so, we must all learn the "Iron Rule" - don't do for others what they are capable to do for themselves.

That's not to say we won't be there to support each other. In essence, it simply means that we must all be accountable for the change we want to live.

Nothing is stronger that our commitment to civil rights, equal political participation, and increased opportunity for all. I ask you to take a stand for your community, your family. It is time to address our problems together, as a nation, and reject the dissapointing political division.

Visible changes must continue to occur statewide and in the face of the nation. Change for the better, not worse.

Moreover, as Latinos, we must begin registering to vote for future elections, and even research and seek positions to be voted into. It's this simple.... REGISTER TO VOTE AND THEN VOTE! As you can see, there are many items of interest in this month's issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine. We are so proud of the achievements of many Latinos of our community, and we hope that you will take the time to read through and read the stories, and help celebrate their's and your successes, retirement, etc.

Finally, we are experiencing many changes in our community, state and nationally. This is the time that Latinos must step up and be heard, whether it be through registering to vote and voting, to assuring that your children are happy, healthy and achieving an education. It takes all and every effort for us to be successful as a community and as Hispanics today.

Finally, may God Bless you and your family and place favor over you in 2014. Thank you for believing and supporting us. And thank you to our advertisers. Please invest in their businesses and services.

Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to highlighting the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you to those who support our publication. We are grateful to have 100,000 readers monthly.

Please continue to support our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. Thank you for your support and May God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo en mayo y siempre!

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock”

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A Texas-Sized Transformation:

Population Changes in the Lone Star State

BY JORDAN LONG Hardhatters

he prairie skies may always T be wide and high, the coyotes along the trail will always wail, and

the sage in bloom might always smell like perfume, but the rest of the Lone Star State is changing fast.

It's hard to wrap our minds around the extent of some of these transformations, because they are without historical precedent. They present 21st Century Texas with tremendous opportunities as well as challenges. I've created some maps to help us understand what's going on demographically here in the Lone Star State, and what it likely means for our future.

In the decade between 2000 and 2010 we picked up 4.2 million new Texans, the greatest raw number increase in our history. That 20.6% addition has not been distributed evenly, however.

As you can see, the growth in population is concentrated in the suburban counties of Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.

The Rio Grande Valley also did well for itself. The biggest gainer in the state: Rockwall County, just east of Dallas, which swelled by an extraor-

dinary 81.8%.

It's a different story in the rest of Texas. 79 counties actually lost people in the decade between 2000 and 2010. Chunks of rural south and west Texas are sadly emptying out.

Cottle County, southwest of Wichita Falls, experienced the biggest decline at -21%.

Nevertheless, incredible growth in the Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth suburbs has powered a huge surge in population. The state continues to become more and more urban, accelerating a trend that's been in the works for decades.

Besides becoming less rural, Texas is also becoming more Hispanic.

Hispanics no longer constitute majorities in just Mexican border counties. Significant chunks of far west Texas are now majority Hispanic.

Every part of the state saw its Hispanic proportion of the population increase.

Look at just how rapidly our that segment of Texans increased. No-

Atmos rate to increase April 1

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

ith little success for more W than a year, Atmos Energy has tried to raise their rates for Lub-

bock residents due to the city refusing to approve the increase...until now.

City Council revisited the issue at the last March City Council meeting. They voted to increase Atmos Energy rates three percent.

Customers will see about $2.82 added to the average monthly bill.

Atmos said that the average cus-

tomer pays about $38.21 a month.

The new rate would increase that to about $42.51 a month. Atmos added that the rate increase will help pay for capital improvements such as new pipelines.

In November, a resolution that requires energy providers to explain up front why they want an increase was approved by City Council. They had also suspended the gas rate increase for 90 days.

Now that the rate increase has been approved by Lubbock, the new rate takes effect April 1st.

tice that the changes overlap with the swelling suburban growth around Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. Hispanic populations have grown rapidly far from the U.S.-Mexico border, showing just how emphatically this is a statewide and not purely localized phenomenon.

As Hispanic populations have surged, you can also observe how the concentration of whites across the state has receded.

In 2000, Anglos made up 52% of Texans. As of 2010, that number had dropped to 45%.

The percentage of blacks in the Texas population stood almost unchanged from 2000 to 2010, standing firm at about 11%. Here's an illustration of the current geographic distribution of blacks across the state.

The bottom line: if these trends continue, Texas will be a very different place 20-30 years from now.

The time to start preparing to accommodate these changes is now.

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Opinion/opinión Community Update 1ST DUCK DERBY AND FAMILY FUN FEST April 5 by the Legal Aid Society will include a day of fun for the whole family! The Family Fun Fest will include music, food, vendors, and games and activities for the kids. Those who “adopt” a duck can watch their duck race in our Duck Derby for some great prizes including tickets to Disneyland, a Texas Rangers game, an aerial tour of Lubbock with hotel, food, and wine and much more! Ducks drop at 2 p.m. To adopt a duck call (806) 762-2325 or visit www.lubbocklegalaid.org. Buddy Holly Recreation Area Fiesta Plaza, west of North University Avenue on Canyon Lakes Drive; 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES The seventh annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Lubbock County Courthouse, 904 Broadway. Registration opens the event, and then an opening ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 7633232 or email leslie@voiceofhopelubbock. org.

DOG DAYS April 6 Come join the gentlemen of Delta Sigma Phi and the pets of the Humane Society for a day of fun and music.

Featuring musical guests Jason Boland and the Stragglers and Dix Hat Band. Cost: Adults $15, and children 8 and under are free. Order tickets at https://ticketriver.com/event/10399.

Free food and pet adoptions from 12 – 2:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross. Wells Fargo Amphitheater, 413 East Broadway; noon – 7:30 p.m.

Jorge Ramos: Cesar Chavez Finally Gets a Presidential Audience

esar Chavez was never invited C to the White House. Before his untimely death in 1993, eight suc-

cessive American presidents failed to bring the Mexican-American icon to the Oval Office for a conversation.

Perhaps Chavez, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union and led the biggest farmworker strike in American history in the 1970s, made powerful men uncomfortable.

Perhaps it was because he believed so deeply in the power of protest (he even named his dogs “Boycott” and “Strike”). We’ll never know.

One of the great things about the United States is the willingness of our leaders to recognize past injustices. I am fairly certain, for instance, that someday this nation will apologize to the millions of undocumented people who came to this country, found jobs and worked hard, yet were forced to live in the shadows for decades, waiting for Congress to create a path to citizenship for them. That error will be remedied one day, just as an older mistake was fixed recently: Chavez finally went to the White House.

Earlier this month, President Barack Obama invited the cast of the new film “Cesar Chavez” — including the actors Michael Peña, America Ferrera and Rosario Dawson — and the film’s director, Di-

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laborers, almost all of ego Luna, to the White whom were Latinos. He House for a screening. convinced these extremeDolores Huerta, who ly vulnerable, mistreated was Chavez’s close ally people that if they formed and the co-founder of the a union, they could speak UFW, was in attendance, with a single voice that along with Paul Chavez, would not be ignored by one of Cesar Chavez’s those in power. By doing eight children, and a dozso, he paved the way for en other relatives. the Hispanic community “Cesar Chavez” is, to become much more oddly enough, the first influential in the United movie about this hero. In the 1970s, the actor and JORGE RAMOS States.

“We have seen the fudirector Robert Redford approached Cesar Chavez about a ture,” Cesar Chavez said during a possible movie project, but noth- speech in 1984, “and the future is ing resulted from that discussion. ours.” He was right. Projections Perhaps that was for the best, since indicate that by 2050, the United in his vibrant, inspiring film, Luna States’ Hispanic population could presents us with a pragmatic por- number 150 million. trayal of Chavez. It's the story of I don’t often make recommendaa flawed man, a stubborn, jealous tions in this column, but “Cesar visionary, who learned how to chal- Chavez” is a film that should not be missed. Also, the richly detailed lenge power effectively.

Luna’s interpretation was correct biography by Miriam Pawell, “The — that’s what Huerta and Cesar Crusades of Cesar Chavez,” just Chavez’s wife, Helen, told Dawson published this month, offers further and Ferrera, who play them in the insight into his life. film. Paul Chavez, close to tears, The surge of interest in Cesar said the same to me at the screening. Chavez’s legacy can probably be atIt must be hard to see your father so tributed to the urgency of the issues accurately portrayed in a film, and that the Hispanic community faces.

The status of the undocumented is not be able to touch or talk to him.

Cesar Chavez was extraordinary increasingly pressing, yet we lack because he took it upon himself enough leaders to speak on our beto defend and organize poor farm half (there are only three Hispanics

Carta Abierta

HIS KINDNESS At 9 a.m. on Jan. 23, our 88-year-old mother drove to a 50th Street business. The temperature that morning was 23 degrees. Mother parked at the side of the building with no door or windows. As she walked from her car, she fell and fractured her hip in several places. No one saw her fall.

Juan, a United States Postal Service mail carrier, found her on that parking lot, called for an ambulance and telephoned a family member.

Juan wrapped his arms around her to keep her warm and was so very kind to her. Due to USPS privacy policies, we were not given his last name.

After surgery and hospitalization, Mother is currently in a rehabilitation facility and expected to return home soon. Juan’s quick response and his kindness and help were extraordinary. If not for his actions that day, we don’t believe such a prognosis would be possible.

He is a hero to me and my sisters, Sharmyn Lilly and Sharon Bishop.

Saundra Smith/Lubbock

HIGHLIGHT OF OUR VISIT Recently we were invited to tag along with our daughter to Lubbock while she met with her sorority sisters, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and want to thank all the wonderful and friendly people we met. The Spanish mass at St. Joseph’s was spiritually enlighting and the choir was awesome. Entertainment, “The Women of Lubbock” at the Cactus Theater was phenomenal. The Buddy Holly Center is a great asset to your city. Austin and the young lady working that Sunday were very helpful and knowledgeable.

Your newspaper, “Latino Lubbock”, stands out as one of the highlights of our visit. The informative articles, progressive events, family events, and all the heart warming gatherings make this newspaper a real gem. We commend Christy Martinez-Garcia and all her staff for their spirit and to recognize the need for such a newspaper.

in the Senate, for instance).

We have to keep in mind that while Cesar Chavez died in 1993 at the age of 66, his legacy lives on; we can fight as he did. The rallying cry of the UFW, “Si se puede!” — later adopted by Obama during his campaign for the presidency — is, in three words, an entire philosophy for achieving the impossible: Yes, we can. This is the essence of the great American dream.

Indeed, Cesar Chavez’s legacy is alive in the protests and rallies of the Dreamers — the young, undocumented immigrants whose families brought them to the United States and who are fighting to make a future for themselves in the only country that they have ever known.

His legacy endures for Hispanics who are breaking barriers every day, rising in the world of politics, succeeding in business and making names for themselves in the arts.

We will remember him on the day we elect the first Hispanic president of the United States.

JORGE RAMOS is one of the most influential journalists in news today.

He's been dubbed the Walter Cronkite of Hispanic media -- a title he's earned by taking on people in power over signature concerns like immigration, gun control and equality.

SHOW CESAR CHAVEZ MOVIE IN PLAINVIEW Cinemark management, My name is Manuel Mendez and I am an avid movie watcher to your Plainview Cinemark business. Information from the 2010 census indicated the population of Plainview to be approximately 22,194, and approximately 49% of this population is Hispanic/Latino based.

Can you please explain why you are not showing the Cesar Chavez movie at this location? This movie is inspirational for all ages and by you choosing not deny availability to this community and surrounding communities is shameful. I urge you to reconsider your stance in refusing to show this movie in your Plainview location. I am interested to see your response to this historic movie not being made available to our community. Your response is greatly anticipated.

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Politics/política

Statement by the President on Immigration Reform ast year, Democrats and Re- together. It would make sure evL publicans in the Senate came eryone plays by the same rules by together to pass a providing a pathcommonsense bill to fix our broken immigration system – a bill that would grow our economy, shrink our deficits, and reward businesses and workers that play by the rules.

But so far, Republicans in the House have refused to allow meaningful immigration reform legislation to even come up for a vote.

That’s why, today, I applaud the efforts of Democrats in the House to give immigration reform the yes-or-no vote it deserves. Like the Senate bill, the House bill would strengthen our borders, modernize our legal immigration system, and keep more families

way to earned citizenship for those who are living in the shadows. And according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, it would grow our economy and reduce our deficits by $900 billion over the next 20 years.

Immigration reform is the right thing to do for our economy, our security, and our future. A vast majority of the American people agree. The only thing standing in the way is the unwillingness of Republicans in Congress to catch up with the rest of the country.

And I want to thank the leaders in Congress who are doing their part to move us forward.

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Support for Obama, health care law down among Hispanics

BY JENS MANUEL KROGSTAD panics in health insurance has been the president's AND SETH MOTEL that many don't understand the law. approval fell Pew Hispanic Research Another cause of low enrollment to 49% among

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upport of President Obama and his signature legislation, the Affordable Care Act, has declined among Hispanics over the past six months, even though the popularity of both is nearly unchanged among the public overall, according to a new analysis of Pew Research Center survey data.Hispanic support for affordable care act Obamacare has declined.

Today, as many Hispanics approve as disapprove (47%-47%) of the new health care law. That's down markedly compared with the 61% approval just six months ago.

During the same time period, Obama's job approval rating has slipped 15 points among Hispanics.

About half of Hispanics (48%) approve of Obama's job performance today, down from 63% in September 2013. (Among the general public today, 44% approve of Obama and 41% approve of the new law, neither significantly changed from September.)Hispanics' Support for Obama has declined Since the troubled launch of the online health care exchange on Oct. 1, news coverage has noted low Hispanic enrollment and included criticism that the Spanish-language version of the website contained poor translations. Others have disputed that claim, arguing a major hurdle in e n r ol l i ng more His-

may be fear of federal authorities among U.S. citizens and residents with family members who are unauthorized immigrants.

In some respects, Hispanics might seem to be natural supporters of the president's health care law. Most Hispanics (61%) say it is the government's responsibility to make sure all Americans have health coverage, compared with 47% of the public overall who say this. Some 29% of Hispanics don't have health insurance, according to the 2012 American Community Survey.

Then there's the issue of immigration. In a Pew Research survey in November, 51% of Hispanics disapproved of the way Obama was handling immigration. Meanwhile, 72% of Hispanics last month said it was "extremely" or "very" important this year to have new immigration legislation, which has stalled in Congress. In recent weeks, Democrats and Hispanic leaders have stepped up criticism of Obama's immigration policies as the number of unauthorized immigrants deported nears two million under the president's administration. Obama has responded by meeting with Hispanic leaders and ordering a review of immigration enforcement policies.

This is not the first time that Obama's support among Hispanics has fallen. At the end of 2011, a time when the rising number of deportations also received public attention,

Hispanics. It bounced back during the 2012 presidential campaign, and Obama captured 71% of the Hispanic vote.

Whether the shrinking support for Obama and the health care law among Hispanics translates into consequences for Democrats during this year's midterm elections remains unclear.

Among registered voters, Hispanic support of Democratic candidates remained strong in our February survey. In a generic congressional ballot, Hispanics would favor the Democrat candidates for Congress in their district over Republicans by a 2-to-1 margin (63%-31%).

That margin is roughly the same as in 2010, when the split on Election Day was 60% to 38%, in favor of Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives, according to National Election Pool exit polls.

But it's worth noting that Hispanic turnout has lagged behind the rest of the public in past elections. Despite a fast-growing population that makes up 11% of the nation's eligible voters (U.S. citizen adults), Hispanics made up just 8% of the electorate in 2012 and 7% in 2010.

NCLR: Give America A Vote On Immigration Reform emocrats in the House of Represen- permanent solution that will bring order Dtatives launched a discharge peti- and stability to our immigration system, tion to advance bipartisan immigration and economic growth to our country,” legislation in the House. The petition comes after failure from House Republican leadership to bring long-awaited immigration reform legislation forward, despite broad-based support from the American public. NCLR (National Council of La Raza) applauds House Democrats for continuing to push for a vote.

“When it comes to immigration reform, House Republican leadership isn’t doing any leading at all; they remain the biggest roadblock to Congress delivering a

said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR. “It is time for the coalition of the willing to step forward. Our community demands relief from the humanitarian crisis caused by deportations, and we will remember who intervened to resolve it. House Republican leadership is not fooling Latino voters. By stalling on legislation, they are directly contributing to this crisis. They have a chance to move forward, or they will lose the Latino vote for generations to come.”

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Latino Leaders Call on Senate to Vote on Leon Rodriguez he United T States Senate Committee

on the Judiciary postponed for one week a vote to advance the nomination of Mr. Leon Rodriguez, the nominee to be the Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), the coalition of 37 preeminent national Latino organizations in the United States, had sent letters to the Chair, Ranking Member and members of this committee urging them to vote yes today and move his nomination forward to a floor vote.

Full text of the letters can be found at latinoappointments.org and online here.

In the letters, NHLA reminds Senators that all votes associated with the confirmation process for Mr. Rodriguez will be scored in the NHLA Congressional Scorecard on the 113th Congress. The NHLA Congressional Scorecard rates members of Congress on votes taken in the

House and Senate that the 37 organizations deem important to the social, economic and political advancement and quality of life of Hispanic Americans. Votes associated with this nominee are especially important to NHLA given that immigration is one of the coalition’s top priorities.

Rodriguez, who currently serves as Director of the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, would replace former USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas, who last December was confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. The USCIS office oversees lawful immigration to the United States and is comprised of some 18,000 government employees and contractors working at 250 offices across the world. Its mission is to “secure America’s promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system.”

In response to today’s postponement, NHLA member organizations offered the following reactions: “As we continue to engage in the urgent national conversation about

the future of immigration policy, the nation must have confidence that the leadership of USCIS has both the right abilities and values,” stated Hector E. Sanchez, NHLA Chair and Executive Director of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement. “We believe Leon Rodriguez has these requisite qualities and urge the Senate Judiciary Committee to promptly schedule a vote to move his nomination to the full Senate floor for confirmation. He has had a successful career in both government and the private sector that uniquely prepares him for this important post.”

NALEO Educational Fund Executive Director Arturo Vargas stated: “We urge the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to move forward in approving the nomination of Mr. Leon Rodriguez to serve as our nation’s next Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. A former federal prosecutor with extensive administration and federal agency experience, Mr. Leon Rodriguez has the skills needed to ensure the naturalization process remains accessible and affordable for the Latino community and millions of immigrants nationwide.”

Declaración del Presidente sobre la Reforma Migratoria

mara se han negado a permitir que la legislación de reforma migratoria reciba una votación.

Por eso, hoy, aplaudo los esfuerzos de los demócratas en la Cámara para darle a la reforma migratoria un merecido voto de “sí -o-no “. Al igual que el proyecto de ley del Senado, el proyecto de la Cámara fortalecería nuestras fronteras, modernizaría nuestro sistema de inmigración legal, y mantendría a más familias unidas. Lograría que todos siguieran las mismas reglas, proporun camino a la ciudadanía para los l año pasado, los demócratas y los re- cionando viven en las sombras. Y de acuerdo con publicanos en el Senado se unieron que Oficina de Presupuesto del Congreso que para aprobar un proyecto de ley de sentido la no es partidista, crecería nuestra economía común para arreglar nuestro sistema de in- y reduciría déficit en $900 mil milmigración que no funciona - un proyecto de lones en losnuestro próximos 20 años. ley que crecerá nuestra economía , reducirá La reforma migratoria es lo correcto para nuestros déficits , y premiará a las empresas nuestra economía, nuestra seguridad y y a los trabajadores que acatan las reglas. nuestro futuro.

Una gran mayoría de los que Pero hasta ahora, los republicanos en la Cá- viven en Estados Unidos están de acuerdo.

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LULAC ELECTS NEW OFFICERS: Council #263 held officer elections last month for the ensuing year. Pictured are Julian Perez, Sgt. at Arms; Ray Esquibel, Vice President of Elderly; Henry Martinez, Treasurer; Larry Lovato, Vice President; Ruben Albares, Parliamenterian; sitting are Jessica the new VP for Youth; Alejandro Huerta, President; and Julia Martinez, Chaplain. Not pictured is Neale Pearson, Secretary. Congratulations!

Van de Putte to campaign in West Texas eticia Van L de Putte, the Demo-

cratic nominee for lieutenant governor, will make a stop in West Texas, on Tuesday night, April 1 after a morning event in El Paso and a drop by in Midland at 5 pm. She will visit a

Lubbock Phone bank at 8 pm, at the Lubbock County Democratic Party Headquarters, 2809 A 74th St., Lubbock.

On Wednesday, April 2, a Breakfast Event in her honor will be held at Taqueria Jalisco’s located at 2211 Avenue Q, in Lubbock.

The veteran San Antonio lawmaker, is doing a nine-day bus tour that will take her to 15 cities.

Later in the month, Wendy Davis Democratic candidate for governor, will stop in Lubbock.

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World Autism Awareness Day is April 2 Week of the Young Child

8th Annual Champions for Children Banquet

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he Early Learning Centers will celebrate the Week of the Young Child, in April. The Week of the Young Child is a time to recognize the people, programs and policies that are helping to build better futures for all children.

In commemoration of the Week of the Young Child, the Early Learning Centers of Lubbock will host the 8th Annual Champions for Children

Banquet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16 at the Lubbock Country Club.

The Early Learning Centers of Lubbock strives to provide the highest quality child care to all children regardless of their income or family situation. Since l951, Early Learning Centers of Lubbock has served area families by providing quality child care at an affordable rate.

For more information please call 806-765-9981.

ikers & Car Enthusiasts Rev B Up for Family Guidance & Outreach Center’s memory ride by

a police-escorted processional will travel to 2nd Baptist Church - 6109 Chicago Ave. At 5 pm, the candlelight vigil will conclude the evening.

For more info visit www.familyguidancecenterlubbock.org or call 806-747-5577.

Memory Ride & Candlelight Vigil

joining hundreds throughout the area to memorialize the children who died due to abuse or neglect in Texas in 2013. This will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Cars and motorcycles will gather at 3:30 pm at Mackenzie Park. At 4:30 pm

Children's Connection turns 27

hildren’s Connections, Inc., a non-profit organization founded C in 1987, celebrated 27 years of service

to pregnant women and children on March 17th. They provide, by working in the areas of adoption, parenting, child nutrition, respite child care,

and pregnancy services to enhance the quality of life for children in home, child care and community settings. To learn about their services or for more information call Children’s Connections, Inc. (806)745-7995 www.childrensconnections.org.

What is Autism?

utism is a complex developA mental disability that typically appears during the first three years of

life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum disorder” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees.

There is no known single cause for autism, but increased awareness and funding can help families today.

The prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in every 150 American children, and almost 1 in 94 boys. The issuance of this report caused a media uproar, but the news was not a sur-

prise to ASA or to the 1.5 million Americans living with the effects of autism spectrum disorder. Nonetheless, the spotlight shown on autism as a result of the prevalence increase opens opportunities for the nation to consider how to serve these families facing a lifetime of supports for their children.

Autism is treatable. Children do not “outgrow” autism, but studies show that early diagnosis and

intervention lead to significantly improved outcomes. Here are some signs to look for: • Lack of or delay in spoken language • Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects) • Little or no eye contact • Lack of interest in peer relationships • Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play • Persistent fixation on parts of objects. Call your doctor for more info.

El autismo impacta al desarrollo normal del cerebro en áreas relacionadas con la interacción social y las habilidades comunicativas. Los niños y adultos con autismo típicamente tienen deficiencias en la comunicación verbal y no verbal, en las interacciones sociales y en las actividades de ocio y juego.

Sin embargo, es importante distinguir el autismo de otras condiciones: •Dificultad en juntarse con otros niños •Insistencia en todo identico, resistencia a cambios de rutina •Risa y sonrisa inapropiadas

•Ningún temor real a los peligros •Poco o ningún contacto visual •Insensible a métodos normales de enseñanza •Juegos raros ininterrumpidos •Aparente insensibilidad al dolor •Ecolalia (repetición de palabras y frases en vez de un lenguaje normal) •Prefiere estar solo; posee una manera reservada • Dificultad en expresar sus necesidades; emplean los gestos o señalan a los objetos en vez de usar palabras.

Para mas informacíon visita su doctor.

¿Que es el autismo ?

l autismo es una incapacidad E relativa al desarrollo mental que típicamente aparece durante los

tres primeros años de vida. Es resultado de un trastorno neurológico que afecta el funcionamiento del cerebro, el autismo y sus comportamientos asociados pueden ocurrir en 1 de cada 150 individuos. El autismo es cuatro veces más frecuente en los niños que en las niñas y no conoce las fronteras raciales, étnicas y sociales.

El ingreso económico, el modo de vida y los niveles educativos de la familia, no afectan la posibilidad de que estos casos se ocurren.

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Stand Up for Kids with CAC

he Children’s Advocacy Center of the T South Plains invites all South Plains communities to

join together to Stand up for Kids at a unique child abuse awareness, Saturday, April 5 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at Elmore Park located inside the south Loop 289 and Quaker, next to National Travel.

Be part of this one-of-a-kind unforgettable family event.

Help fill the park with individuals standing together to create a living representation of the 525 of children who received services from the agency in 2013. Participants will stand from 12 to 1p.m. and hold a special sign signifying the age and gender of a child victim of abuse. This event is meant to focus attention on the overwhelming number of children who are abused each day in Lubbock and across the South Plains area. It is also about celebrating the “courage

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of one” demonstrated every day by children who tell their story and adults who report abuse.

Rally all of your friends, neighbors, co-workers, church groups, sports teams and be part of this amazing event. Bring your banner and stand together as a group!

There will be a live entertainment provided by “Thu Garza's’; a motorcycle display and information about B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse); guest speakers; fun and information booths for kids and families; Yello Dyno demonstration ; balloons and bounce houses for the kids; free hot dogs will be served. Event tee shirts are available for $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. First prize is two Anywhere Southwest Flies Round-Trip vouchers and second prize is $250 gift card. Call the center for tickets or purchase at the event.

For more information, call (806)740-0251.

April is “All About Children” Month/ Abril es mes “Todo sobre los niños” hild abuse rates in Lubbock County are the C highest in the state of Texas. On average, four children a day become victims of abuse and

neglect in our community. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and kick off a few days early with a Breakfast hosted by the South Plains Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention (CCAP) and a summitt by Covenant Children’s Hospital.

The purpose of the Child Abuse Summit was to enhance clinicians’ recognition of child abuse, related to neglect, abuse, and sexual abuse, and to identify how to advance the reporting and treatment of child abuse during early warning signs.

Featured speakers included Andy Bowman, MD; James Gutheil, MD; Matt Kliethermes, PhD; Donna Neel, RN; Patti Patterson, MD; Patricia Salazar, RN; Jonathan Skelton, MD; and Jeffrey Wherry, PhD.

Other upcoming Child Abuse Awareness Events include: • South Plains CCAP Go Blue for Lubbock’s Children - Friday, April 4 • Children’s Advocacy Center's Stand Up for Kids - Saturday, April 5 • Family Guidance Center's Memory Ride & Candlelight Vigil - Sunday, April 6 • Region 17's Early Childhood Conference - Friday, April 11 • CASA's Tech Theta Color Dash - Saturday, April 19 • Family Guidance Center's Blue Ribbon Rally - Saturday, April 26 For more information on the many events happening during Child Abuse Awareness Month visit www.liveunitedlubbock.org/GoBlue.

10 Ways to Help Prevent Child

pril is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here A are some important tips to consider: 1. Be a nurturing parent. Children need to know

that they are special, loved and capable of following their dreams.

2. Help a friend, neighbor or relative. Being a parent isn’t easy. Offer a helping hand take care of the children, so the parent(s) can rest or spend time together.

3. Help yourself. When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point you feel overwhelmed and out of control – take time out. Don’t take it out on your kid.

4. If your baby cries… Learn what to do if your baby won’t stop crying. Never shake a baby – shaking a child may result in severe injury or death.

5. Get involved. Ask your community leaders, clergy, library and schools to develop services to meet the needs of healthy children and families.

6. Help to develop parenting resources at your local library.

7. Promote programs in school. Teaching children, parents and teachers prevention strategies can help to keep children safe.

8. Monitor your child’s TV and video viewing.

Watching violent films and TV programs can harm young children.

9. Volunteer at a local child abuse prevention program. To volunteer call 1.800.CHILDREN. 10. Report suspected abuse or neglect. If you have reason to believe a child has been or may be harmed, call family services or the police department.

Disabled American Veterans Mobile Van to Visit the Museum of TTU n April 24th from 9.00am - 4.00pm the Dis- or check on veteran disability claims with the US O abled American Veterans mobile van will Department of Veterans Affairs. All veterans be located in the North parking lot of the Muse- are welcome to visit the DAV mobile van while um of Texas Tech University. The purpose of the DAV mobile van is to enable veterans around the Lubbock and surrounding area to meet directly with DAV personnel who assist each veteran file

enjoying free parking at the Museum. This service is made possible by the Disabled American Veterans and the TTU Military and Veterans Program. The Museum is located at 3301 4th & Indiana Avenue. Admission FREE. For more information about the service call 806.742.6877

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

SBA employee retires after 44 years of federal service osie Salinas, ness Administration and received JBusiness De- numerous accolades and awards velopment Spe- during her tenure. In 2011, the Lub-

cialist of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Lubbock West Texas District Office has retired after over 44 years of service with the agency.

Ms. Salinas began her career under the disaster program in 1970 immediately following the historic Lubbock tornado. She worked her entire career for the US Small Busi-

Personal/Professional Development

bock Latino Magazine showcased the Top 20 Hispanics and she was named the 2011 Business Advocate.

Whether at work or on her own time, Ms. Salinas assisted small business owners with 8(a) certifications and also provided counseling on all of SBA’s programs and services. She strived to identify small business owners who qualify for o you have a problem saving programs and provided vital assismoney? You're not alone! But tance to help small businesses grow there are several steps you can take and expand.

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A continuación, dar prioridad a sus metas - una lista de sus sueños, sus deseos y sus necesidades.

Para muchas familias, tener una casa, enviar a sus hijos a la universidad, y ser capaz de retirarse del puesto más alto en la lista. Si usted quiere ser dueño de una casa, que no debería ser acerca de hacer dinero en el futuro. Su actitud no debe ir en él para hacer dinero, venderlo, y entrar en otro. Va en él para hacer una casa.

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However it's never too early to start saving for your child's education, and there are several options out there for doing so. One of the most popular options is a 529 plan.

As for retirement, take advantage of your employer's 401(k) options.

Lastly, if all of this seems overwhelming, just remember it is possible. And, a little sacrifice can go a long way.

Cómo empezar a ahorrar dinero

rar para la universidad o el ahorro para la jubilación.

Muchos asesores financieros recomiendan ahorrar para la jubilación principio, pero se compromete a no todos. Si usted es una familia que está luchando, y luego tener un hijo graduado de la universidad podría ser la mejor manera de detener ese problema generacional.

Sin embargo, nunca es demasiado temprano para empezar a ahorrar para la educación de su hijo, y hay varias opciones que hay para hacerlo. Una de las opciones más populares es un plan 529.

En cuanto a la jubilación, se aprovechan de su empleador 401 (k) opciones.

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FREE GED CLASSES with childcare for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by the Lubbock Dream Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-7933336. General office hours are Mon. thru Thurs. from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered

by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bi-monthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-281-5750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. GED PREP CLASS, Tuesday/Thursday, 9 am, Free, Age 16+, Study class to prepare for the GED exams. Registration required. At Simmons Community Center.

FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 Ninth St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, are available.

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information.

REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services.

Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information.

FREE LITERACY PROGRAM offers assistance with reading, GED preparation, and English as a second language classes.

Programs for individuals with a learning disability as well as one-on-one tutoring is also available. The programs are free. For more information please call (806) 775-3636.

CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad.

Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636.

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Business/negocío Business/Opportunity Updates C O R E VA L U E WORKSHOP – to be held April 10, at the Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for lunch. Intangible assets often turn out to be the hidden-value drivers for small- and medium-size businesses. To register, contact Myrtha at (806) 745-7926 or myrtha. ethridge@tmac.org. Space is limited and preregistration is required.

SBA Grants to Support R&D, Small Business Innovation he U.S. Small Business Admin- pete in the SBA’s SBIR and STTR T istration (SBA) announced to- programs. day that it will award grants to state FAST funding awardees must demand local economic development agencies, business development centers, colleges and universities to support programs for innovative, technology-driven small businesses under SBA’s Federal and State Technology (FAST) partnership program.

Applications for the grants are open now through April 11.

The FAST Program is designed to stimulate economic development among small, high technology businesses through federallyfunded innovation and research and development programs like the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR). The project and budget periods are for a 12-month period.

FAST may provide up to $100,000 per award to pay for outreach and technical assistance to science and technology-driven small businesses.

The program places particular emphasis on helping socially and economically disadvantaged firms com-

onstrate in their proposals how they will help support areas such as: • small business research and development assistance, • technology transfer from universities to small businesses, • technological diffusion of innovation benefiting small businesses, • proposal development and mentoring for small businesses applying for SBIR grants; and, • commercializing technology developed through SBIR grants.

Proposals will be considered from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Only one proposal per state may be submitted. Proposals must be submitted to http://www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m on April 11.

For more information about the SBIR and STTR programs, visit SBA’s website at: http://www.sba.gov/about-sba-services/7050.

statement last month, confirmed Maria ContrerasSweet as the next Administrator of the Small Business Administration.

"The AmeriLUBBOCK SCORE provides free coun- can people will have a fierce seling to individuals in starting a business. champion who understands what

succeed," he said.

"As we work to keep our economy growing, Maria will be charged with looking for more ways to support small businesses," said the president.

He explained that two years ago he elevated the role of Small Business Administrator to a cabinetlevel position to make sure small businesses have the seat at the table they deserve.

SMALL BUSINESS SALES TAX – workshop to be held at the Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock , April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m., and presented by the state Comptroller’s Office. If you have questions about completing tax returns, what’s taxable and what’s not, your responsibility as a taxpayer: we have the answers! Call Elaine at 745-1637 to register. No fee. Seating is limited.

13TH ANNUAL EMPLOYER AWARDS BANQUET Workforce Solutions South Plains to be held on April 16, 2014.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS’ DAY LUNCHEON The Lubbock Women’s Club will welcome Texas Tech Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt as the speaker for the Administrative Assistants’ Day Luncheon, Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at The Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway St., Lubbock, Texas. Tickets are available for $16 per person. For reservations calling (806) 763-6448.

SBA OPPORTUNITIES - workshop to be held April 30, at The Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock from 6-8 p.m. This is a free monthly seminar compliments of The Small Business Administration and The TTUSBDC. The following topics will be discussed: Information on SBA loans, what a business owner should have before applying for a loan, what the banker is looking for in a loan, other programs and services available from the SBA. Seating is limited. Call Elaine at (806) 7451637 to register. The deadline to register is noon April 28.

SCORE can help with your business plan to include market analysis and financial D & L projections. For more information please call (806) 472-7462, ext. 117, or visit us online a www.lubbockscore.org

Business & Tax Tips

By Jaime D. Garcia

Which form do you file when reporting payroll taxes?

very business that has employE ees has to file quarterly reports every three months. One is for the

state and the other is for the Federal government. We are going to discuss the form that goes to the Federal Government and which form you have to file.

The two forms, generally, that you file for payroll taxes, is form 944, which you file at the end of the year and form 941, which you file every three months. The form 944 is usually filed when your tax liability is going to be less than $1,000 for a 12 month period or for a calenda r year.

The 941 is filed when your tax liabil-

ity is going to be greater than $1,000 for the same period.

However, if the internal Revenue Service instructs you file form 944, file it.

You have to contact the agency between January 1, and April 01 of the following year to change forms.

Consult you tax advisor for additional and complete information.

JAIME D. GARCIA has been the owner of Associated Business services since 1978. He earned a degree from Texas Tech. He specializes in Accounting and Small Business consulting. No located at 5906 Villa Drive, A. Or, call (806) 744-1984 for more information.

Contreras-Sweet to Lead SBA r e s i d e n t it means to start a small business, P B a r a c k and who has a proven track record Obama in a of helping other small businesses

BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff and team of volunteers from the professional community. All information will be held in strict confidence. Counseling sessions can be arranged by calling the SBDC at (806) 745-1637.

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Wellness/ bienestar

Be Aware of Immunizations orld ImW munization Week is cel-

ebrated during the last week of April and now is the perfect time to think about immunizations.

Vaccines are an important step in protecting against severe diseases DR. JOHNNY that can be deadVUELVAS ly. Immunization is regarded as one of the most successful health interventions of our time. Despite the known benefits, 1 in 5 children are missing recommended vaccines. When vaccines are missed, it can leave children and adults vulnerable to diseases. Vaccines help our immune systems create defenses

Elsie Colon: Faithful and Fearless

Shares experience and advice about limb loss prevention

against various pathogens. They prevent illness in us but also our community. Younger children receive routine vaccines at 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18 months old. Older children receive routine vaccines at 4, 11 and 16 years old. Contact your local pediatrician for more information about various vaccines and possible vaccines your child may be lacking. Remember that adults also need routine immunizations and you can talk with your primary care physician to be sure you are protected.

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noticed a small blue spot on the middle toe of her right foot. Her life would never be the same again.

“I immediately went to the doctor where he felt the top of my foot and said I had a pulse,” Colon said.

“Because I knew my grandmother’s (toes) were amputated as well, I knew that a blue spot on my toe was not good.”

Colon said the first doctor diagnosed her with a nerve disorder, RSD, and sent her to see a second doctor, a nerve specialist. She said that doctor gave her a nerve conduction test, which turned out negative.

“By that time, I was hurting really bad and slowly but surely my toes were all turning blue; it was spreading,” Colon said. They continued to diagnose me with RSD and they finally sent me to the third doctor.”

The third doctor turned out to be a pain management specialist, a fact that Colon said she did not even realize at first.

“I just thought I was getting sent from this good doctor, to this better doctor, to the best doctor,” Colon

doctors as if they are God, because they are not,” Colon said. “People make mistakes, and they made a mistake.”

Colon said she would like to start her own support group for her fellow amputees, one that would be an uplifting experience.

“I would like an organization where we get together, empower each other, get to know each other, encourage each other, lift each other up, and do activities that we haven’t done like ride horses. Dance. Play basketball,” Colon said. “Just things we haven’t done since we’ve been amputated.”

“My thing is there is life after loss,” Colon said. “No matter what, everyone loses something. Whether it’s a pen, a dog, a marriage, a friend, a parent, we all have experienced loss, but at different stages.”

Despite everything she had to go through, Colon remains optimistic, and said she would not change anything that happened to her.

“Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like if I did have my leg,” Colon said. “I don’t think it would be any good. I don’t think I would be making a difference; I don’t think I would be inspiring people.”

EDITOR'S NOTE: April Is National Limb Loss Awareness Month. Each year 185,000 amputations occur in the United States, largely due to vascular disease, and 60 percent are preventable.

Over 2 million Americans currently live with limb loss, and that number is expected to double by 2050 unless a major public awareness campaign and key preventive initiatives are launched, according to the Amputee Coalition, which is on a mission to increase awareness about those living with limb loss and limb loss prevention. Visit limblossawareness.org for more information

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said. “And thought he was going to take care of whatever it was that was going on.”

During her time with the third doctor, Colon said her foot continued to get more and more painful, and that the blue color was spreading.

Colon said she would search the internet for answers, and everything that came up said it was a blood clot. However, she said she was not diabetic, so the doctors were not looking for anything besides a nerve disorder.

A month and several doctors after she first discovered it, the spot on her toe proved to be something severe, and Colon had to have her right leg amputated.

“On April 26th, I went to the emergency room because my foot was, up to my ankle, black,” Colon said.

“I already had full-set gangrene.”

Colon said the doctor she saw at the hospital correctly diagnosed her in 21 minutes. She said she had four blood clots; two in her left leg, one in her aorta, and one behind her right knee. The hospital tried for 14 days to save her right leg, but they could not do it.

After the surgery, Colon went through rehab and a six month wait for an artificial leg. Now, Colon said there is not anything about being an amputee that makes her life harder.

“There’s nothing hard about it. The hardest thing for me is accepting assistance,” Colon said. “I think I’m harder on myself than anybody else is. I don’t expect anything from anyone.”

When asked what her advice would be to people in order to prevent this from happening to them, Colon said her number one piece of advice is to never go see the doctor alone.

She also said to document everything, and to ask for the lab work every time you get a test done.

“Don’t settle. Don’t believe in these

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Health/Salud Noticias de salud/ Health News

FREE DIABETES SELF- MANAGEMENT CLASS by Community Health Center of Lubbock, on Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m., beginning Aril 3rd, 2014.

Classes will be for (8) consecutive Thursdays, at St. Joseph Church in Slaton, at 205 S. 19th Street. Contact Sarina at 765-2611, ext. 1007. Registration is required.

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

El cuidado de la trombosis venosa

uando la sangre de nuestro cuerpo se torna espesa existe A Family History of Alcoholism laCtendencia y probabilidad de que se le formen coágulos de sangre Are you at risk? f you are worried that your fam- taking certain medications, and peo- dentro de las venas del cuerpo. La I ily's history of alcohol problems ple with certain medical conditions. forma más común de presentarse or your troubled family life puts you People with a family history of al- es cuando súbitamente le comienza

FREE NUTRITION CLASS by Community Health Center of Lubbock, on Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m., beginning Aril 3rd, 2014. Classes will be for (8) consecutive Thursdays, at St. Joseph Church in Slaton, at 205 S. 19th Street. Contact Sarina at 765- at risk for becoming alcoholic, here is 2611, ext. 1007. Registration is required. some common–sense advice to help FREE SICKLE CELL SCREENING & BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK Provided by Sickle Cell Ministries Services, Wednesday April 9, 2014, from 6-9 p.m. at Family Church on 2707 34th Street. FREE tshirts for participants. What is Sickle Cell Anemia? Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disease where the gene is passed down from parent to children. It is a Silent Killer with No Known Cure and the danger is some people carry the trait without knowing which makes them to potentially spread the disease Unaware and Unintentionally.

WALKING CLUB, April 16, 11:45 pm, Free, Ages 55+, Keep track of your steps for a monthly prize! Co-sponsored by The Community Health Clinic of Lubbock. Trejo Supercenter.

FREE CHILDREN'S DENTAL SCREENINGS from 12 to 3 p.m., followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at Chatman Health Clinic, 2301 Cedar Ave, Friday, April 18. Children ages 1 - 12 welcome. Join us for games from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at 3:30 p.m.

For more information contact Yvonne at 765-2611 ext. 1009.

WELLNESS CLINICS Every 2nd Tuesday 9 am to 12 pm , at Our Lady of Grace Church Buxkemper Hall, 3107 Erskine. And, every 3rd Tuesday 9 am to 12 pm , at St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall, 102 N. Ave P .

FREE DOCTORS CLINIC The Family Church at 34th Street and Boston Avenue holds a free doctors clinic at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Three to four doctors volunteer their time each week and can see up to 20 patients. The clinic also includes free vouchers for prescriptions. For information, call 799-4329.

FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free.

Call 762-1805 to hear the hours for the week.

LUBBOCK AREA AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP Meeting is the second Tuesday night of each month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. All amputees, family members, and friends are welcome to attend. For more information for meeting locations and/or questions call 806-281-7646 or 806-748-5870.

FREE PARENTING CLASSES Classes are Tuesday evenings unless otherwise noted. All classes begin PROMPTLY at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Pizza will be served.

NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577.

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH LIMITED CLASS! Please visit our website at www.lubbockparentconnection.org.

FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by the Lubbock Dream Center. Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7:00-8:00 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336. General office hours are Mon. thru Thurs. from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

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you: Avoid underage drinking—First, underage drinking is illegal. Second, research shows that the risk for alcoholism is higher among people who begin to drink at an early age, perhaps as a result of both environmental and genetic factors.

Drink moderately as an adult— Even if they do not have a family history of alcoholism, adults who choose to drink alcohol should do so in moderation—no more than one drink a day for most women, and no more than two drinks a day for most men, according to guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Some people should not drink at all, including women who are pregnant or who are trying to become pregnant, recovering alcoholics, people who plan to drive or engage in other activities that require attention or skill, people

coholism, who have a higher risk for becoming dependent on alcohol, should approach moderate drinking carefully. Maintaining moderate drinking habits may be harder for them than for people without a family history of drinking problems.

Once a person moves from moderate to heavier drinking, the risks of social problems (for example, drinking and driving, violence, and trauma) and medical problems (for example, liver disease, brain damage, and cancer) increase greatly.

Talk to a health care professional—Discuss your concerns with a doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, or other health care provider. They can recommend groups or organizations that could help you avoid alcohol problems. If you are an adult who already has begun to drink, a health care professional can assess your drinking habits to see if you need to cut back on your drinking and advise you about how to do that.

Antecedentes de alcoholismo en la familia

S

¿Está usted a riesgo?

i le preocupa que la historia familiar de alcoholismo o los problemas de su vida en familia lo pongan en riesgo de convertirse en una persona alcohólica, aquí se ofrecen consejos de sentido común para ayudarle: Si es menor de edad, evite consumir bebidas alcohólicas—En primer lugar, hacerlo es ilegal. En segundo lugar, la investigación demuestra que se corre mayor riesgo de convertirse en una persona alcohólica, cuando se comienza a beber a edad temprana, probablemente como resultado tanto del medio como de factores genéticos.

Como adulto, beba moderadamente—Aún cuando no exista antecedente de alcoholismo en la familia, aquellos adultos que eligen consumir bebidas alcohólicas deben hacerlo con moderación; en el caso de la mayoría de las mujeres, no más de una bebida por día; en el caso de la mayoría de los hombres, no más de dos bebidas al día, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del Departamento de Agricultura y del Departamento de Salud y Recursos Humanos, de Estados Unidos. Algunas personas no deberían beber en absoluto, incluyendo mujeres que están embarazadas o están intentando hacerlo; personas que están recuperándose del alcoholismo; cualquier persona que anticipa tener que conducir un automóvil o ll-

evar a cabo alguna otra actividad que requiera atención o pericia; personas que se encuentran tomando ciertos medicamentos y personas con determinadas condiciones médicas.

Las personas con antecedente familiar de alcoholismo, que corren mayor riesgo de desarrollar dependencia, deberían encarar el consumo moderado de alcohol con prudencia.

Es posible que les resulte más difícil mantener hábitos de consumo moderados, que a otras personas en cuyas familias no existe historia de alcoholismo. Una vez que una persona pasa del consumo moderado de alcohol a tomar en exceso, el riesgo de problemas sociales (como por ejemplo, conducir bajo la influencia, violencia y trauma) y los problemas médicos (como por ejemplo, enfermedad hepática, daño cerebral y cáncer) aumentan considerablemente.

Hable con un profesional de la salud—Discuta sus preocupaciones con un médico, enfermera u otro profesional de la salud. Pueden recomendarle grupos u organizaciones que posiblemente lo ayuden a evitar problemas con el alcohol. Si usted es una persona adulta que ya ha comenzado a beber, un profesional de la salud puede evaluar sus hábitos con respecto al consumo del alcohol y determinar si fuera necesario que disminuya el consumo y cómo hacerlo.

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un dolor intenso en las pantorrillas (chamorros) asociado con inflamación aguda, aumento en la temperatura y tal vez cambios en el color de la piel de la pierna. La pierna puede inflamarse a tal modo que se le puede afectar la circulación y si es severo pudiera costarle la pierna. Esto se conoce como trombosis venosa profunda. Inmovilidad, cirugía reciente, traumas a los músculos, predisposición debido a tendencias familiares o historial

O

pasado de trombosis y historial de malignidad son causas comunes.

Esto es urgente porque la complicación más común de una trombosis venosa profunda es que se desprenda un coagulo y cause un arresto cardiaco debido a una embolia pulmonar.

Tratamiento agudo es altamente recomendable.

Visite a su su médico y este seguro que no está poniendo su salud a riesgo.

Managing Deep Vein Thrombosis

ccasionally blood can become very thick, increasing the odds of having clot formation within your veins. A very common presentation is with the sudden onset of pain in the calf and swelling.

You may have the leg turn cool or warm and pale. This can progress to severe tension within the tissues and cessation of circulation, putting you at risk for limb loss. The condition is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Immobility, recent surgery,

muscle trauma, family predisposition or family history are among possible common causes.

This becomes an urgent condition given the fact that a clot can become loose and travel to the heart or lung stopping the heart or giving you severe chest pain. Acute treatment is highly advised.

Call your doctor if you think you are suffering from this. Do not risk your life.

DIXON SANTANA, M.D, is a vascular surgeon at Texas Tech Physicians — Surgery and at the Center for Cardiovascular Health.

Be Family Wise

IMMUNIZE

Babies need shots at 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months.

Older children need shots at 4-6 years and then again at 11-14 years.

Adults need shots too!

A flu shot yearly and other shots as recommended by your physician.

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Education/ Educación

Sanchez named principal

ubbock ISD Trustees named L new principals for two elementary campuses at their meeting today.

Jorge Sanchez was named principal of Harwell Elementary for the 201415 school year and Cicely Alexander was named principal for Whiteside Elementary.

Sanchez is currently the assistant principal at Harwell and Jackson Elementary Schools. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and also received his master’s degree from Tech. Sanchez joined Lubbock ISD in 1995 as a Spanish teacher and athTHE FIRST LATINA SORORITY IN THE NATION: The ladies of Lambda letic coach.

Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. - Gamma Rho Chapter introduced their newest members at event held on the TTU campus! The purpose of LTA is to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love, and respect. To develop strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. Promote unity through charitable and educational programs. Maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.

Congratulations ladies from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Young Adult Summitt Free to Young Adults egistration for the R 2014 West Texas Young Adult Summit

will be held on Saturday April, 5, 2014.

The summit is hosted

by Lubbock's nationally recognized Texas Tech LULAC Council #4988 and this year they have partnered with the Phiota frasternity. The conference will be held at the Texas Tech College of Education at 3008 18th St. in Lubbock, TX, from 9:30 am to 2 pm.

The Summit will include a multiLAMBDA THETA PHI-GAMMA PHI CHAPTER:The first and largest Latin Fraternity in the Nation, is a Latino-based Service and Social fraternity established in 1975.

Cicely Alexander is a graduate of Texas Tech University, earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tech.

Currently the assistant principal at Smith Ele m e nt a r y, Alexander began her teaching career in Lubbock ISD in 1996. She is also a certified school counselor.

This event is open to students, faculty/staff, business leaders/owners, and the general public. Interested participants should register at http:// bit.ly/1cQaNRA, or contact

College Prep Timeline For High School Students

to be proactive and prepared.

Freshman Year • Meet with the guidance counselor and select courses that meet college admissions requirements • Take challenging classes that build skills • Get involved in extracurricular activities • Research career possibilities • During the summer read books, take courses or volunteer Sophomore Year

grants, schola rships, and work-study.

Research, and visit colleges that you are interested in (and disuss them with your counselor).

• Register for the ACT, SAT, and/ or SAT Subject Tests as required by your selected colleges. Or if you haven’t selected colleges, discuss with your counselor which test(s) you should take. If you can not cover the cost of the exams, speak to your counselor.

TEXAS TECH GREEKS: Kappa Delta Chi - Alpha Chapter national sorority aims to • Some schools offer an optional achieve professional development, academic excellence, and graduation of its members. PSAT and/or PLAN test to discover Senior Year

• Obtain and complete admissions and financial aid applications • Ask your teachers for recommendations, if the colleges require them • Visit colleges and attend college fairs • Send your transcript and test scores to your selected colleges • Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st Junior year • Take the PSAT. A good score may • Review your Student Aid Report qualify you for scholarship pro- (SAR), acceptances, and financial aid offers. grams.

• Talk to your counselor about your • By May 1st, make final decisions PSAT scores, learn how to improve. and notify schools • Start researching your options for your strengths and weaknesses • Talk to your counselor about your PSAT and/or PLAN scores and next steps • Continue to research college and career options • During the summer read books, take courses, or volunteer

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LUBBOCK CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET to be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Lubbock Women's Club.

SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net.

It probably is, as it lists thousands of scholarships. Fastweb allows you to identify favorites to work on, and it has direct links to the scholarship sites. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource.

LULAC SCHOLARSHIP the nation's largest and oldest Hispanic organization is now taking applications for scholarships.

Annually, LULAC Council #263 is committed to raising funds, that are in turn given to stutude of eventful workshops that will dents aspiring for a higher education. Apply bring attention to current issues in- online at www.lnesc.org. Go to the Scholarcluding Diversity, Immigration Re- ships tab. If it asks for a council number, use #263. This is the Lubbock LULAC form, the Latino Health, Financial Council Council.

Planning, and many other topics.

Speakers include: Dr. Alejandro Ti- HAW SCHOLARSHIP Applications rado, Dr. Alejandro Tirado, Dr. Fer- are now being taken for the HAW Scholarnando Valle, Leann Lopez, and Dr. ship. All entries must be submitted by April 21, 2014.

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Preparing for College

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Education & Scholarship Update

Latino Lubbock Magazine Is A Proud Advocate of Higher Education

AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Buick Achievers for Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study Apply online at www.buickachievers.com $30K MASTER’S-LEVEL, GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded to fund post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university located outside the United States & its territories in a country where Rotary has a presence so that a Rotary host club can be arranged. Apply online at www.

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Youth/Juventud

Estrada receives 2014 Women of Excellence Youth Award he YWCA recognize nine recip- is to establish Tients of its Women of Excellence strong role Awards during a program March models for the Youth Opportunities SUMMER SATELLITE CAMP REGISTRATION Begins April 1, $15/week plus $5 registration fee, Ages 6-12, LowIncome Families: Register now for our 12 week Summer Camp Program! Fees are all-inclusive, including field trips, swimming, snacks and lunch! Simmons Community Center and Rawlings Community Center.

KINDER KAMP REGISTRATION Begins April 1, Ages 4-5. $50/week (mornings only), Hodges Community Center.

CAMP IMAGINATION REGISTRATION Begins April 1, Ages 6-12, $35, (Tuesday/Thursday only, 9:30 am-3:30 pm), Hodges Community Center.

TAMALE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP, April 11-12, 6 pm on Friday, 10 am on Saturday, $20/person, Pre-register by April 10, Teen/Adults, Rawlings Community Center.

CHILDREN'S LITERACY FESTIVAL Sat., April 12, 1-3 pm. Stories, hands-on activities, and snacks for families with young children at the Patterson Library.

SHARE A BOOK April 15, 6-7 pm.

April theme is Bicycles, with bicycle-related stories, discuss bicycle safety, and have a bicycle craft.. Every child will receive a book to take home, courtesy of Literacy Lubbock.

All Ages.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, 3:30 pm, $10/week, Ages 6-12, LISD will transport children from Alderson and Ervin Elementary schools, Pre-registration required, Simmons Community Center.

READY TO READ Sat., April 26, 1-2 pm Join us for a read-aloud with guest readers.

Snacks and free books for ages 0 to 5.

KIDFISH, April 26, 7 am-1 pm, Free, Ages 2-17, Bring your fishing poles and kids and fish with us! Maxey Community Center.

LEMONADE DAY will be held on May 3rd. Empowering today’s youth to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs by operating their own business – a lemonade stand.

Registration is available online so register today at: http://lubbock.lemonadeday.org OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit!

Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

Mark Your Calendar 2014 LISD School Holidays

April 9 Early Dismissal / Half-day professional development April 11 Fifth six weeks ends April 14 Sixth six weeks begins April 18 Staff and student holiday / Weather make-up day 2 April 21 Professional development / Student holiday Weather make-up day 1 May 26 Memorial Day Holiday May 29-30 Early dismissal / Exam Days May 30 End of sixth six weeks, end of semester May 30 High School Graduation May 31 High School Graduation

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11. Alejandra Estrada, received the Youth Leadership award. She is described as a “superstar” by her counselors, is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She is in the top 6 percent of the 2014 Class of Lubbock High School, and is a National Commended Scholar.

The purpose of the YWCA awards

community’s future generations of young women.

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Jacobee Ortega selected for Lone Star Leadership Academy a c o b e e Jacobee’s selection for the AcadJ Ortega, 9, emy was based on his outstanding a student at academic success, demonstrated

S h a l l ow a t e r Inter mediate School in Shallowater ISD was selected to travel to the D a l l a s / Fo r t Worth area as a participant in Education in Action’s Lone Star Leadership Academy, March 9-14, 2014. The Lone Star Leadership Academy provides unique opportunities for outstanding 4th-8th graders to learn about the Spirit of Texas.

leadership ability, a nomination from his counselor, Kristin Hill, and his involvement in school and community activities. Education in Action, is dedicated to empowering young people to be informed and active leaders in their communities, hosts the Lone Star Leadership Academy.

He is involved with student council and the gifted and talented programs.

He also plays baseball and active in martial arts.

Jacobee is the son of Samuel and Delia Ortega, and younger brother to Jackie. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

“¡Sí Se Puede!”

RATED CHESS CHAMPIONS: The Estacado Rated Chess team competed in the Scholastic Chess Championships. The team of Zack Ramos, Issac Gardea and Jesus Tafoya captured 1st place in the Rated Team Division.

UN-RATED CHESS WINNERS: The Estacado Un-Rated Chess Team members competed in the 2014 Scholastic Chess Championship. They claimed 1st place in the Un-Rated Team divisision. Team members consisted of: Joe Flores, Dameon Frutis, Jaleen Grant, Dominic Rodriguez and Tyrell Ross.in the men and women divisions will be competing to advance to the State Tournament in Ft. Worth and then the National Championship.

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Happy Birthday

Tristan Hernandez 1st Birthday on April 9th!

My, how time has flown and seen you grow into this handsome, incredible and charming little man. You brighten up the room with that smile and laugh of yours. You have completed the first year of your life with many more to come. We are so blessed to have you in our lives corazon. You are loved by so many, and have your guardian angels watching above you everyday of your life. Between you and bubba both have changed the meaning of life. We love you with all our hearts. Have a wonderful blessed 1st birthday mi cacheton!

Love, Mom, Dad, Bubba, and the family

Happy Birthday!

Giovanni Diego Martinez Celebrating his 8th Birthday on April 30th!

Happy Birthday to our special little boy "Giovanni Diego" on your 8th birthday. Best wishes and many blessings always. We hold you close to our hearts and always in our thoughts and prayers.

Love you forever, Mary Jane, Erica, and Eric

CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATE: A record number of students enrolled in the Estacado Criminal Justice program took top honors at the Skills USA Regional competition and qualified for State. They include (front) Destiny Harper, Freddie Martinez, Micheal Jones, Vanessa Myers, Chelsea Nagy, Rosalba Rosas, (back): Samiah Walker , Emmanuel Ruvalcaba , Malik Woodruff, Jalen McQueen ,Jesse Johns III, John-Anthony Flores and Denetra Holloman.

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BAND STATE QUALIFIERS: Members of the Estacado Band competed in Solo and Ensemble competition with 17 qualifying for State. The qualifiers included (front) Justice Mierau, Isha Cruz, Ariana Anthony, Nicole Rodriguez, Keyon Goldsmith, Gabby Escandon, Makayla Goldsmith, Malik Harrington, (back) Giana Hernandez, William Harrington, Alex Mendez, Nick Cassity, Jaleen Grant, Alex Callahan, TJ Graves, Domynik

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E l d ía d e l o s n i ñ o s Child ren’s Day Wednesday, April 30, 2014

The children are the future pril 30 marks a special day in the lives of children. It is a A day to celebrate children and books. Known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros, or Children’s Day/Book Day, this is a day to celebrate the joys and wonders of childhood and the importance of books in our lives.

By including books in the celebration, families can begin to develop new habits that will instill a love for books and reading in children. Reading daily to your child for at least twenty minutes can become a family tradition. Children will enjoy the experience and grow to love and appreciate books.

Los n iñ os so n e l futu ro l 30 de abril es una fecha muy significativa para los niños. Se E celebra el día de los niños y de los libros. Esta celebración se conoce como El día de los niños/ El día de los libros, y celebra

la alegría y las maravillas de la infancia y la importancia de los libros en nuestra vida.

El incluir libros en esta festividad permite que las familias empiecen a adquirir nuevos hábitos que desarrollen en los niños el amor por los libros y por la lectura. Leer cuentos a los niños, al menos veinte minutos al día, puede convertirse en una tradición familiar. Los niños disfru-tarán esta experiencia y crecerán amando y valorando los libros.

J o in th e C ele b r atio n Tu esday, A pr il 30, 2013, Fro m 3:30 to 5:30 pm, fo r a F RE E D ia d e los N iñ os C e le b r atio n a n d H ealth Fa ir at th e O p tim ist B o ys & G ir ls Clu b, 3301 C o r n e ll St.

Celebrating literacy, and, promoting a healthy body and mind.

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Read A p r il 30 th a n d e ve r yd a y of th e yea r !

Parents, here are some helpful hints Padres, a continuación les ofrecemos algunas sugerencias

Begin when your child is born Comience a leerle a su hijo cuando nazca Ask the children’s librarian for book selections Pida consejo a la bibliotecaria del salón infantil al seleccionar libros Decide a regular time each day, such as after meals or at bedtime Fije una hora del día para hacerlo, después de comer o a la hora de dormir

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Register your child for a library card; its never too early Inscriba a su hijo para que tenga un carnet de la biblioteca

Tell stories about your Visit the public library regularly, and often family and culture Visite la biblioteca pública con Cuéntele historias de su frecuencia familia y de su cultura Involve your child in the reading by asking Choose a comfortable place to sit; away from distractions him/her to point out objects, talk about the Elija un asiento cómodo (un sillón), lejos pictures, or repeat common words de cualquier distracción Involucre a su hijo en la lectura pidiéndole que Cheeeeeeese! señale los objetos, que hable acerca de las Read with expression; ilustraciones o repita las palabras comunes vary the pace of your reading Lea con expresión: varíe el tono de la voz

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Students Find Path to College through Mariachi Music

BY BRYAN NAVARETTE FOR LATINO LUBBOCK

ariachi music is a celebration M of Hispanic culture and history expressed through song.

In Cavazos Middle School (CMS), Lubbock High School(LHS)and Texas Tech University (TTU) mariachi music is now used as a tool to inspire students to pursue a higher education.

Greg Cavazos, mariachi director for LHS, said he started with the program in August, but has been involved with mariachi since he was in high school.

“The music is just so addicting and energizing,” Cavazos said.

The program at LHS started 10 years ago and consists of two different classes, he said, a beginner class and an advanced/performing class.

Unfortunately, the program has a small budget at the time, but with help from outside donations they are able to buy instruments and accessories that they need.

Cavazos said programs, like mariachi, are important for Hispanic students to learn their culture, and for non-Hispanics to be apart of a different culture.

At the same time, mariachi programs, like the one at LHS, give students the opportunity to learn a new skill and use that skill in other classrooms.

Cavazos said he believes that music in general teaches you to work all parts of your brain and to look for different ways of approaching a problem.

Mariachi encompasses choir, orchestra, band, and strings class in April 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 4

one ensemble, Cavazos said.

The LHS mariachi group has had the opportunity to rehearse with the TTU group, he said, and it inspires them to strive for higher education.

Cavazos said mariachi music encourages students, and they want to see themselves in college.

So, Lubbock mariachi instructors at all levels attempt to correlate their programs to help students to strive for higher education.

Jazmin Torres, a senior bilingual education major at Texas Tech, said she has been a part of the mariachi program since its inception in middle school in Lubbock.

“I was at Cavazos when they first started it, and then at Lubbock High I was in it the second year they had it,” Torres said, “and then here at Texas Tech.”

Growing up Torres said her parents listened to Mariachi music, but was not interested in it till middle school.

They brought a mariachi group in during an assembly, Torres said, and she decided it was something she wanted to do.

Originally, she started to please her parents, Torres said, but as time progressed it was less for them and more for her.

Torres said that the program has helped to boost her grades, even though she has always been a good student, and to be more social.

On the other hand, she also enjoys sharing her culture with other peo-

ple through mariachi.

“I love the fact that when people watch you or when they listen to the group play it draws out emotions in them and you see it in their faces,” Torres said.

Her experiences with the program have led her to pursue a career in education, she said, and hopes to do for others what mariachi has done for her.

Mariachi has exposed Torres to a culture that has inspired her to give back.

INFO BOX Lubbock High School Mariachi Schedule: • Lubbock High School Recital to be held Thurs., April 24, 7 p.m., at LHS AUditorium.

• Performance with Texas Tech Mariachi will be held Fri., April 25, at 7 p.m., at Hemmle Hall on campus. TTU

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Anniversary/Wedding Announcements

Anniversary Manuel y Isabel Chavez 53rd as of April 27, 1961

Anniversary Joe & Grace Gomez, 52rd as of April 15,1962

Anniversary Antonio and Esperanza Lara, 51st as of April 20th

Anniversary Lupe & Domingo Sosa 50th as of April 25

Anniversary Ruben & Esmerelda Flores, 40 years as of April 6th

Anniversary Marciano & Martha Morales, 36th as of April 17, 1978

Anniversary Butch and Dale Garcia 23rd as of April 27, 1991

Anniversary Emily and Aj Fernandez, 21st as of April 10, 1993

Anniversary Peter & Melissa Gonzales, 12 years as of April 6th

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Anna Montalvo and her sons along with Billy Valdez, Danny Marin, and Arthur Ramos attended the Communities in Schools Gala to present the first David Montalvo Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was raised from a memorial concert. Montalvo was committed to preparing youth to reach a future of success and their education. He took pride in them, urging them to volunteer and take chances, and becoming their advocate, and their champion. Congratulations for continuing his charge!

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LULAC YOUNG ADULTS: Some of the remaining marchers of the 15th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March took time to pose for a group photo after the march and rally. About 300 participants of all ages joined the event with this year's theme, "History One Step at a Time". As they marched they reflected on Chavez, as well as history related to the local committee and efforts, including a street named after Chavez in Lubbock.

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HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd.

GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P. TECH TERRACE UNIT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Last Thursday of each month, at 6 p.m. at JT Hutch cafeteria.

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The water conservation measures limit irrigation from midnight to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to midnight, as well as banning irrigation when rain is present.

Although the amount of water care you can give to your yard will be limited, there are some simple steps to help make every drop count.

One of the biggest misconceptions about lawn upkeep is that watering during the winter months isn't necessary.

Trying to start a proper watering routine in the spring can leave your yard depleted and unprepared for the demands of the hot summer months.

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reparing your home for spring P now is a smart move: just think how

weather! Preparing for Spring on the Inside Open every window to help rid your home of toxins built up from cleaners, heating and cooking trapped inside during colder winter months.

Deep-clean carpets and curtains.

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3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to Non-Emergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily to answer citizen calls and direct the caller to the desired City Department All Emergency calls still need to go to 9-1-1.

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2014 BGC YOUTHS OF THE YEAR: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lubbock are proud to announce Koby Reed, of the Phea Club as Youth of the Year; Latrice Fields, all BGC Youth of the Year, she is a member of the Shallowater Club; and Gabrielle Woods San Ramon, Optimist Club Youth of the Year. They were selected as 2014 recipeints because of their good character and leadership. Youth of the Year is the most prestigious award a member can receive. It is a recognition program which promotes service to the Club, community and family, academic performance, moral character, life goals, poise Add slipcovers to protect uphol- and public speaking ability. (LLM Photo/Bryan Navarrete)

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Soaker hoses, drip irrigation, and hand watering are allowed any day at any time.

City operations and wholesale customers must adhere to restrictions.

Variance applications for irrigating new landscape material are available at www.water.mylubbock.us.

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These measures include: On your scheduled watering days, irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to midnight.

No irrigation is allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day from April 1 to September 30.

Irrigation must be applied without significant runoff. Irrigate less than 1.5 inches of water per week. And, do not irrigate during precipitation events.

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Dear Tia Tita: I come from a large Hispanic family, and often dread our family get togethers.

For one thing, my sister, aged mother and I do most of the work.

The three brothers do less, and the sisters-in-laws and nieces and nephews do nothing. As we get older, it gets more and more exhausting, and it seems like I hardly see my siblings other than these get-togethers, where I'm usually irritated and too busy to really talk much to anyone. How should I handle or address this?

Sincerely, The Grinch of Family Gatherings

you need to let your sibs know that it's not fun for you or your hermana, or mama anymore.

They may not realize that you don't like it. It won't change till you make it change.

Let them know that everyone will have to split the hosting duties, share the cooking and decide ahead of time who will bring what that way you make sure to cover all of the traditional foods and drink.

Whoever hosts usually makes the main dish and maybe a few side dishes. Everyone else covers the rest.

Also, make it clear to that those who don't cook pitch in to set up and/or clean up. Don't give up. Family gatherings can be fun and less stressful with a little planning.

Cesar Chavez Movie Important Story

Says Miguel Levario, history professor, on life of the civil rights activist

BY MEGAN KETTERER

ith “Cesar Chavez” hitting W theaters March 28 and Cesar Chavez Day being March 31,

human rights initiative in the world.

It is historically and culturally important the United States recognizes one of their own who lived up to the ideals of this country.

Q: What kind of impact can Cesar Chavez’s story have on current society?

Miguel Levario, Texas Tech University associate professor in the Department of History, comments on the significance of the civil rights activist and having his life portrayed A: His impact is felt every day in on film. the fields. Workers have basic rights Levario specializes in Chicano and and accommodations like bathMexican-American history. rooms, water, food, shade, etc., as a direct result of the farm workers Q: A: From a historical standpoint, movement led by Cesar Chavez, Dowas it necessary to make this biopic? lores Huerta and the United FarmWhy or why not? workers Union. Moreover, his legacy and that of non-violent protests A: Cesar Chavez may not be as were mirrored by King, Ghandi and universally known as Martin Luther others. Cesar Chavez’s civil rights King, Jr. or Rosa Parks, but he is movement was in the same vein as Dear Amiga Grinch: well known throughout the South- those of King, which are celebrated It sounds like you need to change west and the country, especially in and revered extensively today. Their Submit your questions to Tia Tita at latithe format. You need to tell the others areas. In fact, the United impact went beyond Calif. and was that someone else needs to host the nolubbock@suddenlink.net, or mail to agricultural Farm Workers Union was a major felt throughout every farm region in gatherings and that you won't do it the address on p. 3 supporter of Sen. Robert F. Kenne- the country. anymore. You can say this nicely, but dy’s presidential campaign in 1968. Why do you feel it has taken such a It was Kennedy who gave Chavez long time for a movie of this magnihis first piece of bread after his first tude to be devoted to Cesar Chavez? hunger strike. So, yes from a histori- I think for the same reason many cal standpoint this film is very nec- Latino-themed films aren’t released essary, in part to address reasons for or made, and that is the lack of suphis popularity. port and funding for such films.

Chavez led one of the largest labor Many in the industry want quick At Reese Golf Course, 1406 Quitsna movements in United States history. money makers, and many biopics Farm workers were never organized regardless of subject are difficult 2 Man Scramble $150 Per Team Or, $75 a Person and did not have basic rights or pro- to sell because of the shortsightedRegister by April 22nd, for a chance to win a TV tections. Moreover, their status in ness of our society. We want sex and Prizes will be awarded as following: First Flight the United States and their work- violence in our films. Biopics tend 1st Flight/Second Flight: 1st $450▪ 2nd Place: $300 ▪ 3rd Place: $150▪ Closest to Pin: $50 ing conditions were considered by to not attract the average moviegoer. many experts as modern-day slav- On the other hand, Mexican-AmeriAll Proceeds will go towards LULAC Council 263 scholarship fund. ery. Therefore, the impact and range can history is experiencing a bit of a the movement had on people is ex- revival in light of states like Arizona Contact: Robert (806)702-1312 , Julian 765-0696, or tensive and as meaningful as any banning such curricula. Students, or Armando 632-3206

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Q: How do you feel the movie will be received?

A: The film garnered positive reviews and has a solid cast and director in Diego Luna. I think it will do well and sincerely hope all Americans recognize this biopic as a part of their history and American culture.

Q: How important is it to have this type of movie as a teaching tool both in secondary and higher education?

A: Like many biopics (“The King’s Speech,” “Milk,” etc.) popular attention is brought to an important topic in our history. Many students don’t read and depend on films for information, so films like Cesar Chavez make people, especially young people, stop and think about what the topic is about. So, these films are important for educators and the populous at large.

2014 NCLR Alma Awards® to Broadcast Oct. 10 CLR (National Council of of Latinos in the entertainment N La Raza) announced Com- industry, highlighting the year’s cast NBCUniversal Telemundo as outstanding achievements with the Official Broadcast Partner of the “2014 NCLR ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) Awards®” LIVE on MSNBC. This year’s broadcast will air on Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT in association with BIG VIDA Entertainment.

The telecast will air during National Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the contributions

tributes to career excellence and outstanding philanthropy, as well as inspiring musical performances and acts. The special will be produced by Flavio Morales, Sergio Alfaro and John Ehrhard, executive producers of Latino-led BIG VIDA Entertainment. Also serving as executive producers are actress/ activist Eva Longoria and Janet Murguía.

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educators, administrators and citizens are demanding their narrative be taught in schools to fill the gaps left by the national Anglo-dominant narrative.

Today, the community and U.S. as a whole is waking up to the Latino historical narrative and recognizing it as part of the American narrative.

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Heavy Metal Mariachi Band to Perform

he World’s First And Only T Heavy Metal Mariachi Band bring their world renowned stage

show back to Lubbock TX on Thursday April 3rd for the Metalachi Spring Breaks the Southwest Tour 2014.

Hailing from Hollywood California via Juarez Mexico, Metalachi is a musical/comedy stage show that somehow seamlessly blends the world of Spinal Tap and Cheech & Chong into an over-the-top stage

spectacle. Now considered to be one ing of metal classics with traditional of the fastest growing shows in mariachi standards from the the US, Metalachi has garlikes of Vicente Fernandez nered worldwide acclaim and Mariachi Vargas de for their unique brand of Tecalitlan ...all played with raucous humor and innovatraditional mariachi intive musical mastery. strumentation but with a The group is a 5-piece enstage show that strays far semble of classically trained from traditional. mariachi musician brothers, Doors open at 7pm with lothat have been fused together cal acts TBD. This is an all ages with the power of heavy metal. show. Jake's Backroom is located at Fans can expect an unlikely mesh- 5025 50th St # A, in Lubbock.

Pete's Barrio Memoir: Season of Lent ask each other what are you giving body would go back to eating candy G up this year for Lent. Somebody drinking or whatever they had given rowing would say candy, another sodas, up for Lent. At midnight we would

up as a Catholic one of the Church holidays I always looked forward to was Easter, but in order to celebrate Easter we had to go throughout Lent. Lent was and is a time for preparation for Easter. As Lent approached me and my friends would start to talk and

and still someone else would say “I am going to try and not cuss and try and be nice”. The weekend before Lent there would be dances held at the Fair Park Coliseum, the National Guard Armory or another place that held dances and everybody would be there because these would be the last dances till after Lent. There were no dances scheduled anywhere till Easter. On Sabado de Gloria, or the Saturday before Easter all of the dance places would be rocking and every-

end up at church for mass to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. I look back to when I was growing up and then I look to where I am now, and see that celebrating Lent does not have the same meaning as it did to me. As I celebrate Lent now it is a preparation for what is to be the future. It is not about giving something up, but about preparation for Christ rebirth.

¡VIVA AZTLAN!: Ballet Folklorico Aztlan celebrated their 20th festival. It was founded by the late Bidal Aguero in 1989 with a purpose to enrich the community with the Mexican and Mestizo culture through art and stage productions. The production of the event, "Viva Aztlan Festival" began in 1993 with Ballet Folklorico competitions, and later added Mariachi workshops. Felicidades from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Editor's Note: Pete Piña grew up in barrio Guadalupe and enjoys sharing his memories and the stories of barrio Guadalupe.

AAUW to hold 2nd Scholarship Event

he second AAUW Lubbock T “Breaking Through Barriers” Scholarship will be awarded to a Se-

nior who participated in the 2007-08 O. L. Slaton Middle School MotherDaughter Program of the American Association of University Women-Lubbock Betty Anderson Branch.

The scholarship will be awarded at the Fourth Annual AAUW Lub-

bock “Breaking Through Barriers” Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, April 10, 2014, beginning at 6 p.m. at the TTU McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center. AAUW (established in 1881) and AAUW Lubbock Betty Anderson Branch (established 1925) work to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

Tickets for the Scholarship Dinner are $40 for individuals or $400 for a table of 8. Contact 806792-7061 or by email at lkbarrington@arn.net for ticket information.

En Aquellos Dias….

stabamos en ancias para que saliera la cuE aresma. Antes no comiamos carne en los viernes. Pero luego, la Iglesia nos

la cuaresma no podiamos comerlos el viernes.

Eran las noches que toda la carne tenia otro sabor mucho mas mejor. Nos poniamos a ver a Wolfman Jack en un programa de permitio comer carne en los viernes musica en la television o otro programa menos los viernes de cuaresma. Natude baile. Me acuerdo que mi papá cada ralmente eran los dias que mas se nos rato nos decia que nos durmieramos, antojaba comer carne. Una hermana pero estabamos esperando que mis hertrabajaba en un “deli” donde hacian las manas salieran del trabajo. Llegandose mejores hamburgesas en todo Levelland. un minuto despues de media noche….a cenar En esos dias, si quedaban ordenes que no levantaban, los trabajadores se los podian traer pizza y/o hamburgesas! ¡Que cosa cuando para la casa gratis. Otra hermana trabajaba en uno esta joven, todo es tan facíl y censio!

Pizza Hut, y era lo mismo. Las dos trabajaban hasta las 11:00 de la noche. Habia noches que Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un and enjoys sharing her memories of living in teniamos pizzas y hamburgesas. Pero durante rancho, rural West Texas.

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Earth Day 2014 - April 22

orty three years after the first F Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future.

Earth Day 2014 can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable en-

ergy and green jobs.

Earth Day Network is galvanizing millions who make personal commitments to sustainability.

Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day.

Go clean, go green

natural. Start with three Justbasicgoingredients you probably already have

at home.

Vinegar, mixed with water, makes a great natural cleaner that’s safe on most surfaces. Use a paste made of water and baking soda to scrub surfaces and remove stains.

Lemon juice can clean and polish brass and copper, and you can use

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the half-lemon—sprinkled with baking soda—to scrub dishes and rub out stains. Try these home recipes for natural cleaners: All-purpose cleaner. Mix ¼ cup baking soda and ½ cup vinegar with ½ gallon of water. It’s good for bathrooms, kitchens, windows, and mirrors.

Furniture polish. Mix ½ cup of lemon juice with one cup of olive oil. Apply with soft cotton cloth.

Computer cleaner. Mix ½ cup of rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol and a tablespoon of baking soda in ½ cup of water. Spray on monitor; apply with cotton swabs to keyboard.

Opte por lo natural

pte por lo natural. Comience con tres ingredientes básicos que probablemente ya tenga en casa.

El vinagre, mezclado con agua, es un excelente limpiador natural, seguro en la mayoría de las superficies.

Utilice una pasta hecha con agua y bicarbonato de sodio para frotar superficies y remover las manchas. El jugo de limón puede limpiar y lustrar el bronce y el cobre, y puede usar la mitad de un limón —espolvoreado con bicarbonato de sodio— para lavar los platos y quitar las manchas.

Pruebe las siguientes recetas caseras de limpiadores naturales: Limpiador multiuso. Mezclar ¼

taza de bicarbonato de sodio y ½ taza de vinagre con ½ galón de agua. Sirve para baños, cocinas, ventanas y espejos.

Lustra muebles.

Mezclar ½ taza de jugo de limón con una taza de aceite de oliva. Aplicar con un paño suave de algodón.

Limpiador para computadoras.

Mezclar ½ taza de alcohol isopropílico y una cucharada de bicarbonato de sodio en ½ taza de agua. Rociar sobre el monitor; aplicar con un hisopo sobre el teclado.

36th Lubbock Arts Festival he Lubbock Arts Festival will very low admission of just $4 for T be held April 11 -13. This three- adults and $2 for children under 12. day celebration is the largest fine art, The event will take place at the Lub-

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fine craft event in West Texas.

Every year the Arts Festival features over 150 visual artists from around the nation displaying and selling original work in the mediums of painting, drawing, pottery, fiber, leather, jewelry, glass, wood, and sculpture. A juried gallery of professional work will be available for viewing along with artwork from area school children. There will be different performing stages each spotlighting the very best local and regional talent singing, dancing, acting, and playing instruments.

Demonstrations by artists creating their work will take place along with ten different “Kid Stops” providing FREE art related to activities for children. The “Kid Stops” include ‘make and take’ projects, a Home Depot activity, and a book fair.

All of this can be enjoyed for the

bock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.

For more information contact the Lubbock Arts Alliance, www.lubbockartsfestival.org, 806-744-ARTS (2787).

Earth Day Events & Recycling NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE Global and National Youth Service Day. Call 790-3921 to schedule a garden workday for your group of volunteers, on April 11-13.

GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY April 12, Get your family involved in this National Day of Service by signing up for hands-on service projects on the Volunteer Center of Lubbock’s website at www. volunteerlubbock.org. Contact Kim Atkins at katkins@volunteerlubbock.org for any other information needs.

MAKE AND TAKE RAIN BARREL WORKSHOPTransform a recycled plastic barrel into an attractive rain barrel. Supplies provided. Small $40; large $60. Call 790-3921 to register. On 4/12, and 5/10, 12 PM at the Garden & Arts Center. Cost is $40-$60.

COLLEGE ARBOR DAY EVENT April 25th at the Memorial Circle,11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free Food and T-shirt with TTU Student I.D., $5 Faculty/Staff. At 11:15 – 12:30 there will be Live Music. A tree planting will be held from 1:15-3 p.m. Contact Student Union & Activities at (806) 742-4708 for more information. For a complete schedule of events, go to www.sub.ttu.edu, and on the left-hand menu click Student Activities and the Arbor Day tab.

ADULT GARDENING CLASSES Saturdays this Spring! Successful Home Vegetable Gardening , April 12,9:30 am11:30 pm; Call 790-3921 or email lubarbo@ lubbockarboretum.org to enroll!

TREES ACROSS TEXAS CEREMONY, April 25, 10:30 am, Free, Buddy Holly Recreation Area, North University and Cesar Chavez Drive - Quest Memorial Grove, 10 am.

ARBORETUM PLANT SALE, Saturday, April 26, 9 am -3 pm, Free! Lubbock Memorial Arboretum.

CODES FIELD ENFORCEMENT The Code Administration Section of the LPD conducts field exercise in Lubbock neighborhoods. A roll off container is usually available at the location for citizens to dispose of bulky items.The object of this exercise is to identify violations relating to Junked Vehicles, Nuisance Weeds and Rubbish, Substandard Housing, and Zoning. Code Administration Inspectors will be talking to the public to provide education regarding these types of violations, citing violations, and possibly abating violations during this exercise. For more information call 3-1-1, or code enforecement. IN addition, the Solid Waste Department offers recycling opportunities.

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Lent Fundraisers FISH & SHRIMP – SHALLOWATER – Fridays April 4, 11 & 18, 11:30-6:30 p.m., Saint Philip Benizi, 10th & J. $8/plate FISH DINNERS: Knights of Columbus Council 3008 will offer fish dinners before the Stations of the Cross at Christ the King Cathedral on April 4 (gumbo) and April 11 (baked or fried fish) at 6 p.m. in the Family Activity Center.

ENCHILADA LUNCHEON – Saint Joseph’s Hall, April 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 102 N. Avenue P, Lubbock. $5/plate, tea included w/dine-in only. Desserts may be purchased.

LENTEN MEALS AT ST. PATRICK Catholic Church hall, located at 1603 Cherry Ave., will host Enchilada Dinner April 4, 11am to 7 pm, sponsored by the Guadalupanas FISH FRY April 11 Provided by the, Knights of Columbus #8097, AT St. Joseph, church hall, 102 N. Ave P. SAUSAGE FESTIVAL - Holy Spirit Church will host the annual sausage festival on Sunday, April 6, in the parish hall, 9821 Frankford Avenue, Lubbock. Homemade German sausage, grilled chicken, sauerkraut, green beans, pinto beans, potatoes, bread and desserts will be served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults/$8, Children 12 and younger/$5. Carry-outs will be available. A rock climbing wall and spider climber will entertain the kids. Fresh German or jalape�o sausage or frozen link sausage can be purchased for $5/pound before and during the festival. Live and silent auction and raffles will be held. Meal and raffle tickets ($5) can be purchased at the festival or in advance from the church office. For more information call 806-698-6400.

Easter Activities EASTER BUNNY BRUNCH, April 5, 9 am, All Ages, $2/person, Preregistration required! Rawlings Community Center.

EASTER EGG HUNT, April 12, 10 am Games, 11 am Hunt Begins, Free! All Ages Welcome, Hodges Community Center.

EASTER EGG CONTEST, April 16, 10:30 am, $5, Ages 50+, Come join us as we have fun decorating Easter eggs. Prizes will be awarded. Lubbock Senior Center.

CASCARONES (CONFETTI EGG) WORKSHOP, April 16, 4 pm, All Ages, Free! Students must provide hollow egg shells, Rawlings Community Center.

Volunteer Appreciation Week April 6-12 2014 mer ica's A story has been marked

by the service of volunteers.

Generations of selfless individuals from all walks of life have served each other and our Nation, each person dedicated to making tomorrow better than today. They exemplify the quintessential American idea that we can change things, make things better, and solve problems when we work together.

During National Volunteer Week, April 6-12,2014 we celebrate the profound impact of volunteers and encourage all Americans to discover their own power to make a difference. Every one of us has a role to play in making our communities

Adam Castillo Boxing Champ Striving for National Title oys & volunteers as a mentor for the youth B G i r l s at the Boy's and Girl's Club. Adam is Club Warriors the 176th State

boxer Adam Castillo won the Texas State Golden Gloves Championship by defeating Richard Howell from San Antonio in the finals.

In order to get to the finals Adam defeated Jessie Garcia of Houston in the Semi-finals. His Qtr. finals bout was the most impressive though in that he defeated the National USA Jr. Champion from Dallas named Alexis Martinez. Adam Castillo is competing in the Light Welterweight Division. He will be representing Lubbock and the State of Texas at the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions on May 10-17, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. Adam is employed by the State of Texas as a Prison Guard at the Montford Unit in Lubbock, TX. Adam grew up at the Boy's and Girl's Club competing in various different programs. Now as a Young adult he

CHCL EASTER EGG HUNT Friday, April 18, 2 to 4 pm, at Chatman Health Clinic, 2301 Cedar Ave.

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EASTER EGG PARTY, April 21, 12:45 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Color eggs and enjoy light refreshments! Trejo Supercenter.

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EASTER PARTY, April 17, 1 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Join Mae Simmons and celebrate Easter! Light refreshments. Simmons Senior Center.

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and our country stronger.

Despite Hispanic Americans’ long traditions of involvement in volunteer groups, including trade and professional associations, and women’s and men’s clubs and unions, their numbers are underrepresented in contemporary volunteer programs.

“Mainstream volunteer programs have not reached out sufficiently to include as diverse a volunteer pool as possible” to accommodate cul- VOLUNTEERS COMMITTED: The Guadalupanas of St. Josephs Church prepared tural differences in such programs. enchiladas as a fundraiser for the church. Many of the women have been volunteers most Experts recommend that in this of their lives. (LLM Photo/BRYAN NAVARRETE) era of rising needs and limited resources Hispanics’ talents should be mobilized through the aggressive recruitment, training, and stimulation of volunteers.

As such, for Hispanics find an organization that shares similar interests to you.

Happy Volunteer Appreciation week from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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Adam Castillo believes he will be the 19th National Champion for the Lubbock Warriors come May. The Warriors boxing program in one of many positive programs offered to youth in Lubbock by the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. It is a safe place environment geared toward serving the youth of our community.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión

Alliance Church to Host Simulcast Event

lliance Church is slated to siA mulcast popular women's author and speaker, Priscilla Shirer,

and Anthony Evans, featured on The Voice, live from New Orleans, LA., on April 5, 2014. This event is open to the public.

Priscilla Shirer Live, will feature Shirer’s dynamic storytelling and passionate Bible teaching.

The event, which also features a unique prayer time, both challengSHRIMP BOIL & PEEL: St. Elizabth's Knights of Columbus Council 12803 held es and encourages women to grow their annual shrimp peel. The event was well attended and offered great food, fun, and deeply in their faith. fellowship.

Shirer has authored a number of published Bible studies, books, and devotionals specifically for women

including Bible studies such as Gideon: Your Weakness. God’s Strength, Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted, and Discerning the Voice of God. The Priscilla Shirer Live Simulcast kicks off on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 9 am and ends at 4:30 pm.

Tickets are $10 covering one full day of music and worship; sessions led by Priscilla Shirer; and opportunities for fellowship with other women from the Lubbock community. Women may purchase tickets by visiting www.AllianceChurch. us

Live Stations of the Cross he Live T Stations of the Cross,

a series of 14 stations that chronicle the events depicting Christ’s suffering and death on the cross that took place at each step along Jesus’ path to crucifixion, will be presented by FAITH LEADERS: Bishop Placido Rodriguez, Sr. Ellie Ramirez, Sr. Isabel Deloya, Sr. Our Lady of Grace parish.

Leonor Santiana, and Rev. Martin Piña were on hand to greet the members of St, Josephs Bishop Placido Rodriguez, Msgr.

Church as they launched their 90th anniversary.

David Cruz, and the parish community of Our Lady of Grace invite the public to join in the special day of prayer and reflection.

The event will be held on Good Friday, April 18, at 1 p.m., from the 2700 to 3100 blocks of Erskine, beginning on the corner of Boston Avenue and Erskine Street, which will mark the First Station.

The public is reminded to dress according to the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and carry bottled water to stay hydrated.

DIVINE MERCY NOVENA will begin on Friday, April 18th through Sunday, April 20th at 3p.m. in Spanish and Mon., April 21st through Friday, April 25th, twice daily at 3p.m. in Spanish and 7p.m., in English, at St. Joseph Church, 102 N. Ave. P, Lubbock, TX. Everyone is invited.

LENTEN RETREAT – Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m, Saint Elizabeth Church, 3005 Avenue A, Snyder. Presenter is Deacon Juan Cavazos.

For more information: 325573-8824.

LENTEN RETREAT - Thursday and Friday, April 10 & 11, 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m., Slaton Our Lady of Guadalupe, 705 S. Fourth Street. Retreat master will be Father Ernesto Lopez, director of the diocesan vocations office. For more information, please call: 828-5108.

4TH ANNUAL DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE Please join us on Sat., April 26, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun., April 27, for the conclusion at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, 102 N. Ave. P, Lubbock, TX. Special Guest Speaker is Monsignor David Cruz.

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SINGLE AND PARENTING –Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Marriage and Family Life offices, 4th & Toledo, Lubbock. No fee; to register call 806-792-3943 ext 231.

s I sit here at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston waiting for a follow up, I have a flashback of the first time we came for my initial consultation. Never had I seen so many people afflicted with cancer and fighting for their life. Parts of their faces missing because of cancer, hollow cavities where a nose or jaw once adorned their faces.

Knowing that I have cancer in LAS GUADALUPANAS: Several Guadalupana members were honored for their my left jaw is terrifying because lifetime of dedication and service at St. Joseph's Church. On hand were Connie Aguirre, I do not want to be deformed. My Olivia Ramirez, Julia DeLeon, Mary Lou Garcia, Dolores, and Dolores Leija. Not pictured mind starts to wonder how I will look after surgery. My fear and are Ernestina Armenta, and Josie Jimenez. stress levels are overwhelming. I get emotional and cry... crying on the inside, trying to hide it from my

wife. I turn to God for help through prayer, it's the only way I can endure the emotional pain that has burdened me. God strengthens me through his word.

John 11:14 - "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God.” As the apostles are at sea, in the midst of their storm they are frightened, as they see Jesus approaching walking upon the water. Jesus speaks unto them, "Be of good cheer; it is I, be not afraid." Jesus commands Peter to come and he walks upon the water until he looks away and begins to sink.

We must not take our eyes away from Jesus, we must "Trust in The Lord with all thine heart!"

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EVENING OF PRAYER AND MEDITATION FOR IMMIGRANTS - Friday, April 4, 7-9 p.m., "Family Beyond Borders," Holy Hour & Rosary followed by Stations of the Cross. Priests will be available for confession. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 211 W. 7th, Plainview. Presented by the Plainview Deanery.

ALTAR SERVERS’ APPRECIATION MASS – Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m., Holy Spirit Church, 9821 Frankford, Lubbock. RSVP by April 11th to Vocation Office at 806-792-3943 Ext. 227 or at vocations@catholiclubbock.org

BY JOE CASTILLO

GRACIAS POR SU SERVICIO: Sr. Leonor Santiana, Elena Romo, Bishop Placido, Rev. Martin Pina, Josie JImenez, and son of Ernestina Armenta who was unable to attend the meeting.

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MASS IN SPANISH now at St. Elizabeth University Parish each Sunday at 2 pm.

Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic Church, located at 2316 Broadway St. in Lubbock. For more info call (806) 762-5225 MISA EN ESPAÑOL ahora en la Universidad de St. Elizabeth Parish cada domingo a las 2 pm. St. Elizabeth es una Iglesia Católica, en la calle 2316 Broadway St. en Lubbock. Para más información llame al (806) 762-5225 COUNSELING: Affordable marriage and family counseling offered by the diocesan Marriage and Family Life Office, in collaboration with TTU Marriage & Family Clinic.

To schedule an appointment call Dr. Nicole Springer at 806-742-3074. Counselors can meet at Saint John Neumann Church.

MASS AT REESE: The South Plains College Catholic Student Organization and Saint John Neumann Church sponsor Mass or Communion at Reese Center every Wednesday at 12:05 PM in RC 822A, in building 8 until further notice. Normally this will be a Mass, but if no priest is available, Deacon Ed Sears will conduct a Communion Service. All are welcome!

DOMINICAN EVENING PRAYER: All are invited to Liturgy of the Hours Evening Prayer with the Dominican Friars, Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. in the historic Saint Elizabeth Church, 2301 Main, Lubbock, prior to 5:30 Mass.

Memoriam/memorial David Arellano, 74, of Lubbock passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014. Mr. Arellano passed away on March 13, 2014, at his home.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1940, in Piedras Negras, Mexico, to Domingo and Maria De Jesus Arellano. David enjoyed working in the yard and fishing, and loved family gatherings. He is survived by two daughters, Maria De Jesus Perez (Jose) and Gloria Patricia Arellano; and two sons, Alex Arellano (JoAnn) and Guadalupe Arellano (Amalia). He is also survived by four sisters, Isidra, Rosa, Ester, and Lupe; and two brothers, Francisco and Jose. David also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Milton Arredondo Sr. of Lubbock passed away on March 27, 2014. He was born April 1, 1931, in Cameron, Texas, to Jose and Florencia Arredondo. He was a self employed cotton farmer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing Bingo in his spare time.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Mary Arredondo; children, Maryann Hernandez (Juan), Milton Arredondo Jr., Jeanie Arredondo(Joel), Florence Arredondo, and Roxanne Arredondo, all of Lubbock; brothers, Henry Arredondo of Lubbock, and Jose Arredondo of Wolfforth; sisters, Oralia Schubert of Bellview, IL, and Paula Mojica of Lubbock; 12 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Paul Arredondo; his parents, Jose and Florencia Arredondo; one brother, Pete Arredondo, three sisters, Guadalupe Lara, Catarina Torres, and Marcelina Bela; and a grandchild, Loraine Farren Arredondo.

Angeles Jun Barranda, 74, passed away on March 12, 2014.

Jun was born Oct. 7, 1939, in Candaba, Pampanga, Philippines, to Angeles (Sr.) and Beatriz Barranda. He received his Masters of Business Administration from Pace University in New York. His business background and leadership abilities helped him as an administrator in the health and education fields, and as well as a recruiter. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dr. Natividad Barranda of Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dr. Resurreccion deLara Barranda of Lubbock; one daughter, Esther Barranda Ngo and husband Phuong Ngo of McKinney; one son, Anthony Barranda of Los Angeles; one brother, Robinson Barranda and wife Elma Barranda of New York City; three sisters, Cresenciana Barranda Gacusan and husband Honesto Gacusan of Marysville, Ohio, Dr. Erlinda Barranda of Marion, Ohio, and Evaneline Barranda Roeber and husband Matthew Roeber of Cinncinati, Ohio; and two granddaughters.

Angelita Castillo, 74, of Lubbock passed away on March 7, 2014.

Angelita was born on Aug. 2, 1939 in Robstown, Texas. She loved to watch Novelas, eat ice cream and all kinds of sweets. She also loved to watch cartoons with the kids. Mrs. Castillo is survived by her daughters, Patsy Garza and Raquel Castillo; and three grandchildren, Graciela and John Vasquez III, Raymond and Stacy Garza, and Miranda and Ozzy Landeros. She also leaves behind six great-grandchildren, Destini, Siera, Zaidyn, Maliyah, Javiyn and Savannah, and one great-great grandchild, Zavion, along with her siblings, David and Lala Pineda, Manuel and Avelia Salinas, Joe Pineda, Abel and Joni Pineda, Maria and Rene Garza, Lupe and Benny Beltran, Janie and Francisco Aguilar. Angelita was preceded in death by her parents.

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Pauline C Chavez, 90, of Lubbock passed away on March 22, 2014. She was born on Jan. 14, 1924, in Rosebud, Texas, to Rodrigo and Prajedes (Jimenez) Castillo. Pauline married Francisco Chavez in 1945 in Ballinger, Texas. He passed away in July 19, 1950. Pauline was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her children, Genaro Chavez (Linda) of Austin, Josie Sulaica (George), and Jose Chavez both of Lubbock. She also leaves behind 23 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Robert B. Cisneros, 64, of Lubbock passed away on March 20, 2014. He was born on Jan. 9, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Cisneros was a barber by trade, having worked for RAFB for 30 years and Bryers Barber. Robert was an avid Cowboys and Texas Tech fan. Robert was a good son, brother, and uncle, and he will be greatly missed. Robert is survived by his mother; Celia Huerta; his siblings, Joe Cisneros, Sylvia Leal (Rudy), David Huerta (Cynthia), Cindy Huerta, Sally Huerta, Ruben Huerta (Marisa) and Vera Reyes, all of Lubbock. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Cisneros was preceded in death by his sister, Diana Orosco; and his father, Ray Huerta.

Celia De La Garza, 93, of Idalou passed away on March 3, 2014.

She was born to Isac and Augustina (Guerra) Rodriguez on Jan. 19, 1921 in Realitos, Texas.

Celia married Esteban De La Garza in 1941.

She was a member of Primera Bautista Eglesia Church in Idalou. Wela was a loving mother and grandmother she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Wela will be deeply missed by all. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Adelina Gonzales of Lubbock; three sons, Robert and Conrado De La Garza both of Idalou, and Lupe De La Garza of Nixon; 12 grandchildren; 20 Francisca T. DeLeon, 53, of Lubbock passed away on March 22, 2014. She was born on April 9, 1960, to Nasario and Francisca Torres in Orange Grove, Texas.

She was employed at American Cleaners until she became ill. She is survived by her companion Jose Mendez, two daughters, and three sons; Richard DeLeon (Andria), Michelle Navarro (Rogelio), Veronica DeLeon (Sierra), Arturo Jr DeLeon (Krista), David DeLeon (Stephanie). Francisca is also survived by 17 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She also leaves behind four brothers; Juan Torres, Jessie Torres (Elisa), Guadalupe Torres (Irene), and Nasario Torres; as well as many nieces and nephews. Francisca was preceded in death

by Nasario Torres, Francisca Torres, Angel Gonzales, Arturo DeLeon, Lino Torres, Jose Torres and Leona Sifuentes.

“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.” ~ Williams Penn

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Dolores Diaz Loly, 69, passed away March 7, 2014. Dolores was born Oct. 29, 1944, to Antonio and Virginia (Vicente) Diaz in Cayey, Puerto Rico. She is survived by a son, Carlos E Cortes of San Juan, Puerto Rico; daughter, Blenda Cortes of Lubbock; grandchildren, Gabriel Cortes, Saul Rodriguez, Cristian Rodriguez, Sergio Rodriguez, and Paola Rodriguez; sisters, Carmen Diaz, Gladys Diaz, and Maria Socorro Diaz; brothers, Cristino Diaz, Rafael Diaz, and Max Diaz. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Macario Mac Hernandez, 87, of Lubbock passed away on March 24, 2014. He was born Feb. 28, 1927, in Lockhart, Texas, to Pedro and Severiana Hernandez.

He attended school in Lockhart before making his home in Lubbock in 1962. Macario worked for Farm Pack Meat Company for 20 years. He was of the Catholic faith and a Crusillista. His favorite hobby was playing the accordion. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Mack, Jesus, and Richard Hernandez, Gloria Subia, Olga McCormick, and Mary Rangel, all of Lubbock; brother, Juan Hernandez of San Marcos; sister, Petra Ortiz of Lockhart; 24 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. Macario was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Joe and Tony Hernandez; two daughters, Dora Hernandez and Guadalupe Rangel; and one son-in-law, Stanley McCormick.

To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

Olga Lozano, 73, of Idalou passed away on March 12, 2014. She was born May 13, 1940, in Edinburg, Texas, to Genaro and Juanita (Velasquez) Martinez.

She was a dietician at Oakwood Hospital and an assistant with White's Funeral Home in Idalou. She married Frank Melchor Lozano in Lubbock on Nov. 9, 1964, until his death on March 24, 2009. Olga was a member at St. Philip Catholic Church, and was also a member of the Guadalupanas. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Becky and husband Daniel Vento, Jr.; sons, Edward Lee and wife Kim Emery Lozano, Jose A. Lozano, and Eric Francisco Lozano; sister, Mary Alma and husband Santos Ramirez; eight grandchildren, Danielle Vento, Vanessa Espino, Laurissa Garza, Alan Lozano, Kamryn Lozano, Ralf Lozano, Cecilia Lozano and Seth Lozano; six greatgrandchildren, Jolee Vento, Abigail Perez, Milania and Tristan Espino, Drew Garza, and Kierlyn Lozano. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Ulda Martinez and Elva Morales.

Robert Hernandez, 57, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 27, 2014 at the age of 57. He was born June 4, 1956, in Slaton to Asencion and Maria (Najera) Hernandez.

Robert graduated from Dunbar High School.

Robert worked for Excel and was an insurance salesman. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Those left to cherish his memory are three children, Priscilla Hernandez and Neftalia Hernandez, both of San Antonio, and Matthew Hernandez of Lubbock; his mother, Maria Hernandez of Lubbock; three brothers, Manuel Hernandez of Puyallup, Washington, Jerry Hernandez of Lubbock, and Rudy Hernandez of Houston; and three sisters, Angie Ramirez of Ft. Worth, and Sylvia Hernandez and Rosie Lanier, both of Lubbock.

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Secundino Tino Gomez, 88, of Lubbock passed away on March 18, 2014. He was born July 5, 1925, in Totolan, Mexico, to the late Teodulo and Donesia Gomez.

He married Sara Rocha in June 1957 in Piedras Negras. He was a farmer and worked for Llano Estacado Winery in Lubbock. He loved music, and was very talented and creative with woodworking and metal. A person who never complained, his family will remember Papi Tino for his kindness and gentle-hearted nature. He is survived by his wife, Sara of Lubbock; his daughters, Evlia Gomez of Mexico, Mari Torres of Del Rio, and Elva Vega, Delia Mendoza, Rosalinda Gonzales, LuLu Hernandez and Sally Gomez-Hall, all of Lubbock; brothers, Feliciano Cano Gomez of Reynosa, Mexico, Augustine Gomez of Guadalajara, Mexico; one sister, Manuela Gomez of Totolan, Mexico; sixteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Maria Luisa Gonzalez-Mata, 67, of Ralls, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014.

She was born in August 1946 in Laredo, Texas, the daughter of Apolinar and Dolores Garcia. She was married to Roberto Mata for 30 years. Maria Luisa received her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate in Laredo, Texas. She cared for her elderly mother for several years until her passing in 2002.

She is survived by her spouse, Roberto Mata, Ralls, Texas; her daughters, Yvette Alardin-Griffin (husband Cardell), and Sylvia Hernandez (husband Rodney), both from Lubbock; and son, Antonio Gonzalez (wife Patricia), both from Zachary, La.; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Maria Cavazos, Laredo, Texas, Rosario Garcia, El Paso, Texas, Leopoldo Garcia, Lubbock, Texas, and Jesus Garcia, Laredo, Texas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Antonio Garcia; and her parents, Apolinar and Dolores Garcia.

Jayden Martinez of Idalou, passed away on Saturday, March, 8, 2014.

He was born Jan. 25, 2014. Those to cherish his memory are his parents; sister, Analia Hernandez of Idalou; maternal grandparents, Eddie and Janie Hernandez of Idalou; paternal grandparents, John and Esmeralda of Lubbock; and Luis and Julia Martinez of Idalou; material great-grandfather, Luis Reyes of Idalou; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4

Josephine Munoz, 85, of Lubbock passed away on March 22, 2014.

She was born Jan. 9, 1929, in Donie, Texas.

Josephine worked as a caregiver until retiring in 1991. She married Alfonso Munoz in 1947 and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joe Daniel Munoz of Lubbock; daughters, Linda Munoz of Portland, Oregon, and Becky Silvers of Arlington; siblings, Johnny Ruiz and Isabel Ruiz, both of Lubbock, and Silverio Ruiz, Jr. of Ft. Worth; six grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso; son, Emilio Z. Munoz; and five siblings.

Memorial

Juan Castro Jr.

To our beloved Juan Castro Jr., remembering your birthday, April 2, 1927, and the day you went to heaven, May 11, 2001 - your other birthday. Always on our minds.

Your loving Family, and Friends

Memorial

Joe L. "Nacho" Vasquez Jan 11, 1939- April 2, 2008

Dad, Loving memories never die.

As years roll on and days pass by, in our hearts a memory is kept of one we loved and will never forget.

Love always, Joe, Tony, Monica and Lori

Memorial

Jonathan Peralez

Jan. 13, 1994- March 16, 2002 Jonathan our son. you're forever on our minds. Jon-Jon you will live in many hearts forever. For eight years you blessed us with your presence and taught us so much even though you could not talk or walk.

Love always, Mom & Dad Peralez Family, and Friends

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Fat Sunday Festival - Part II

St. Joseph's Cursillistas pause the game to take a quick picture.

De Colores volunteers smile for the camera.

Keeping warm as they enjoy the annual festival.

Happy Birthday Joe Morin from Penny and all the cursillistas.

YWCA Father Daughter Dance 2014 - Part II

Listening to the music and eating some goodies before they get back to dancing.

The little princess smiles with her dad.

Fathers brought their daughters to dance the night away.

Smiles and laughter filled the dance floor.

YWCA Mother Son Dance 2014 - Part II

Dressed up and ready to take mom on the dance floor. (Photos by Amaris Garcia)

Smiling for the camera after a dance

Momsand sons smiling for the camera.

TStepping off the dance floor to enjoy some goodies.

KOC Father Daughter Dance - Part II

Robert and his daughters smile for the camera.

Just my daddy and me having a picture perfect moment.

The Lunas ready to enjoy some father daughter dancing.

A proud dad with some beautiful daughters - the Barrientos family was all smiles.

Visit our website at www.latinolubbock.net to view all of the photos from each event!

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Boys & Girls Clubs Outback Steak Dinner

BGC Club memers goofed off and enjoyed their friends. (Photos by Bryan Navarette)

Robotics teams were on hand to show their project.

Just a couple of members enjoying an awesome steak from Outback Steakhouse.

Bill Bates former player of the Dallas Cowboys autographs a cover of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Amigos Quinceanera Expo

Taylor Duenes and Mary Duenes browsing for everything for a Quinceanera.

Liandra Gonzales, Veronica Gonzales, and Liana Gonzales picking out a cake for the big day.

Estella Romero, Elizabeth Wheeler, Lori Romero, and Mercedes Romero made the expo a family affair.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla

Monica Rodriguez, Briyana Castillo, Teresa Renteria taking a peek at the various floral arrangements.

One 9 St. Patty's Brawl Tournament

Adam Castillo and Mariah are proud boxing champs.

Family's came together to watch the boxing matches.

Coaches posing for the camera as they show they are boxing ready.

The boxers had their families to cheer them on, and be there for support.

20th Annual Viva Aztlan Festivel

Audience members of all ages appreciated the program and enjoyed the show.

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Los Estradas had a great time celebrating culture.

The Herreras enjoyed the mariachi music and ballet folklorico.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Lubbock Youth Football League Superbowl Ring Ceremony 2014

Celebrating their superbowl rings!

Castilleja volunteers from son to mom.

Proud parents were on hand to cheer for their athletes. Way to go!

Manny Ramirez and one of the coaches.

St. Joseph's 90th Anniversary Dinner - Part I

A family that prays together, stays together.

Hermanas in Christ, enjoyed the evening.

Sylvia Leos with her parents the Bustillos shared stories of St. Josephs Church.

Many families and couples attended the 90th dinner to celebrate the anniversary of the church.

San Ramon Valentine's Dance 2014 - Part II

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The Rangels are in love forever.

Love, committed to God, and the sanctity of marriage said a couple at the dance.

A couple demonstrating their love for each other.

Alex Martinez with his wife Sandy and their daughter enjoyed dancing and treat.

The Gonzaleses take time away from the Mayors Bean & Cornbread luncheon to pose. (Photo by Elizabth Pitts)

Amaris Garcia and Frank Garcia pose after an event covered by Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Dr. Perlmutter of the College of COmmunications interviews Christy a TTU Alumni.

AquĂ­ y Alla

A Latino Lubbock reader introduced himself to Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher.

Visit our website at www.latinolubbock.net to view all of the photos from each event!

Latino Lubbock Magazine's mission: "Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity, professionalism, cultural understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that they can take pride in; and, the community a tool for better understanding and for dialogue."

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Mardi Gras Benefitting Meals on Wheels

Daisy Robles, and Belinda Martinez enjoying the festivities.

Many families enjoyed food from over 40 restaurants, live entertainment, and beads!

Decked out and enjoying Mardi Gras Lubbock style!

Dad and son Chavez take time for some good conversation and great food.

North West Little League Opening Ceremony

Smiling for the camera after the game. (Photos by Bryan Navarette)

Friends and teammates enjoyed the festivities at the ceremony.

A father son affair, as they prepare for the ceremony.

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Players and families were invited to kick off the season.

St. Elizabeth Shrimp & Peel 2014 - Part I

Friends enjoying each others company and ready to eat shrimp.

Shrimp galore! Friends and family members participated in the Lent festivities.

Of course we will smile for Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Families and friends enjoyed the shrimp and demonstrating their Mardi Gras masks.

Alla y AquĂ­

Bruce Bender with his friends Ruth & Billy Martinez greeted fellow Democrats.

Patsy & Domingo Ponce are proud Republicans.

Austin and Christina Carrizales at the Democrat county convention.

Frank Gutierrez at the Republican convention.

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he Rangers T start the post Nolan Ryan era

with the 8th highest payroll in major league baseball, but that can only take you so far. Injured Geovany Soto starting catcher, will miss close to three months along with Jurickson Profar second baseman, whom a lot of people had high hopes for, being out just as long.

Yu Darvish starts the season on the 15-day disabled list so if there is a ray of hope, it’s that team doctors feel he can come back strong pretty quick- l y .

That should be some welcome news to GM Jon Daniels, since he started off his tenure with some major moves on the roster. Prince Fielder and Shin-Soo Choo are expected to supply some power to the line up, and rightfully so since they arrived with a healthy resume from their previous clubs. It seems that the more things change the most they stay the same, meaning that once again the Rangers hope to win with batting power and hoping their pitching staff is not a liability.

Yes it is a long season and thank goodness for that, so maybe this team can start off strong and hold

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Most polls have them ranked, with ESPN power rankings having them as high as 17th. They have only lost one three game series so far, that one being to Baylor in Waco, and they have an opportunity to surge ahead in the Big 12 if they can take advantage of Aprils schedule. They host eleven games while only playing seven away from the home diamond.

The first weekend away is the most crucial as they travel to Stillwater to face Oklahoma State, which is 17-8 before their last 3 game series against TCU. Conference wins are precious and any victories they can take on the road will go a long way at the end, when tournament selections are taking place. Talking tournament selections are a whole different conversation the locals will be having compared to the past few years of Tech baseball. Coach Tadlock has not only the team believing, the fans are also buying in as well.

Americas original pastime is here at both levels, so try to look at the blur as it passes us by. Happy Easter.

Editor's Note: Mando Reyna is an avid sports aficionado and fan. Monthly he contributes his sports perspective of local to national sports. Email latinolubbock@suddenlink.net

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the fort until their injured guys get healthy. They’ll be tested early as they head to the east coast to visit the Rays on the 4th and 5th, then fly up to Boston to meet the Sox for a three game stand. The most hyped game this young season, in the Lone Star state for sure, will be when they host the Astros on the 11th thru the 13th. They will see the return of Nolan Ryan, executive advisor for Houston, as he joins his son Reid who just happens to be President of Business operations for this struggling franchise.

I doubt the Astros will lose 100 games this season, which would make it 4 consecutive, but we all know that this would be feather in Nolan’s Stetson if he can steal some wins in the Rangers backyard. He won’t only get a heroes welcome from the Ranger fans in the ballpark, he’ll also get one from long suffering Astros fans back home in Houston.

Another baseball team that should have us cheering is the Red Raiders, which have started the season with an impressive 20-7 record as of deadline time before the Longhorn 3 game series. Adam Kirsch leads the team in batting average followed closely by Eric Gutierrez at .326 and All Big 12 first team candidate for this season, Jake Barrios with .303.

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He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends.

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