February 2014 Latino Lubbock Vol. 8, Issue 2

Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2014

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On the Cover

Qu o t e

“What is marriage? It is a true and authentic vocation. Two Christians who marry have recognized the call of the Lord in their own love story, the vocation to form one flesh and one life from two, male and female. And the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony envelops this love in the grace of God, it roots it in God himself."

"Celebrando el Amor"

Cover by Zach Dominguez and Christy Martinez-Garcia On this month’s cover we celebrate love! Certainly we think of our spouses, but there can also be love for our children, for grandchildren, for our country, for God, for books. Love is a beautiful thing!

The design reflects El Corazon with a tattoo style ribbon, much like you see on many men, and even women, who proudly display their love for someone on their arm, or body. Some go as far as putting their loved ones name, and in some cases regretting that decision, but hopefully their love lasts as long as the tattoo.

Pope Francis of Assisi The first Latino Pope

Dic h o

“El que la hace, la paga. Quien mal anda, mal acaba" (Meaning, in no uncertain terms that a life lived badly will end badly!).

¡ F e liz c u mp le a ñ o s !

February Pat Castilleja 2/2 Lori Ann Martinez 2/2 Veronica Chavarria 2/2 Alejandro Beltran 2/2 Anthony Barela 2/2 Jason Alejandro 2/2 Sergio Lopez 2/2 Jose Martin Garcia(KC OLG) 2/2 Jose G Salinas IV

2/2 Ashley A. Arroyos 2/2 Nora Rosas 2/3 Tyler Chavez 2/3 Ernesto Rubalcava 2/3 Roman Barrera 2/3 Sylvia Valdez 2/3 Blaz Gutierrez 2/3 Melania A. Hernandez 2/3 John Rodriguez (KC OLG) 2/4 Rejino III Madrid 2/4 Yazmine E. Salinas 2/4 Raymond Salinas 2/4 Maria Rivera Bustamante 2/4 Jose G Salinas V 2/4 Delia Pardo 2/4 Ashleigh Rodriguez 2/4 Andrew Salinas

2/4 Joseph Ybarra & Erica Flores 2/4 Janie C. Vasquez 2/5 Alcario Garcia Jr. 2/5 Mary Lou Garcia 2/5 Aubrey Angelica Carrillo 2/5 Nora Pineda 2/6 Ramon Martinez 2/6 Sandra Reyes 2/6 Michael Leos 2/6 Mi Kayla Martinez 2/6 Miguel A. Arroyos 2/6 Destiny Angel Marie Garcia 2/7 Abby Peña 2/7 Adelita Calzadias 2/7 Victoria Martinez 2/7 Luis R. Aguilar (KC OLG) 2/7 Grace Nunez 2/7 Kimberly Piseno 2/7 Dahlia Ortega Ponciano 2/8 Hortencia Garcia 2/8 Dimas Rodriguez 2/8 Kayla Rubalcava 2/9 Cynthia Espinoza 2/9 Joe Vargas 2/10 Erica Montez 2/10 Stefanie Gomez 2/10 Joanna Alonzo Torrez 2/10 Erica Montez 2/10 Mary Carrillo 2/11 Anthony Cognasi (KC OLG) 2/11 Sandra Barrera 2/11 Scott Murphy 2/11 Albert G. Moreno (KC OLG) 2/12 Roxanne Martinez 2/12 Jessica Martinez 2/12 Gloria Martinez 2/12 Michael Leal 2/13 Bailee Alonzo 2/13 Tristian Santiago Rosas 2/13 Rylie Tiner 2/13 Benigno Medina 2/13 Delia Pardo 2/14 Ernest Barton 2/14 Johnny Castilleja 2/14 Josie Castro 2/14 Dale Garcia 2/14 Noel Cano 2/14 Rozalyn Garcia 2/14

February Elida Claudia Ponce Vivian Solis Ignaico Jr. Armenta Ambria Nicole Castillo Gloria Armenta

Lynn Ortiz Samantha Martinez Alverto Santiago Melinda Ybarra Gabriella Mata

Denise Ybanez

Anita Harrison Amy Flores Julie De Los Santos Gabriela Mata Mallolo Gonzales, Jr. Andrea Santiago

Christopher A. Hernandez Daniel H. Arbuckle Jerry Montemayor (KC OLG) Mary Jane Macias Jaymison Ramos Sara Martinez Esther Medina De Leon Castillo, Adam(KC OLG) Nora Herrera Jessica Lynn Chavez Madilyn Marie Hernandez Eufemia Gutierrez

Teri Medina Eufemia Gutierrez Sandra Sánchez Richard R. Hernandez (KC OLG) Nicholas A. Rodríguez (KC OLG) Jessica Lynn Chavez Madeline Marie Hernandez Lesley Martinez Connie Fuentes John Paul Rodriguez Patsy Herrera Chon Alcorta Kamryn Chavez Kalyn Chavez Kamryn & Kalyn Chavez Azmeray Jalisa Muniga Socorro Garcia Lino A. De León (KC OLG) Lisa Nuñez Brien Wright Aubree Serna Frank Medina Mario Carrillo Arthur Lara (KC OLG) Matthew Solano Leah Montez Alejandro Montes (KC OLG) Freddy Morales Margarita Otero Kirk Rodriquez (KC OLG) Gloria Lopez Prisca Mendez Orlando Lucero Leah Montez Dominic Garcia Michael Macias David C. Garcia Josie Zuniga Robert Chavez Deborah Marie Cardenas Peyton Ortega Felix Ortega, Jr. Mark Castro Jesse Gonzalez (KC OLG) HalleyR. Ortiz

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Editor’s Note: The terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” are used interchangeably by the U.S. Census Bureau and

by Latino Lubbock throughout this publication to identify persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American, Dominican, and Spanish descent; they may be of any race.

CONTENTS Word from the Publisher

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Op-Ed by Jimmy Franco Sr.

Maria Contreras-Sweet to lead SBA Opportunity Page

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Tips by Jaime Garcia

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Health/Salud

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Love Mando Forever

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Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

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Texas Sports Report with Mando Reyna Kid's Activity Page

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Word From the Publisher

ow I love books! As a young girl I enH joyed reading. The librarians at McWhorter Elementary would often refer me to

new sections, but there was one of particular interest to me - the biography section.

Weekly, I would finish a book and start the next. There were many figures that were significant, however, I first took an interest in reading about men and women in history.

I read about Abraham Lincoln, Queen Elizabeth, Dolly Madison, and Susan B. Anthony to name a few. I still recall that Anthony celebrated her birthday on the 15th of February, hence my reflection of reading. These figures were significant because they stood for something, and were tenacious, and courageous.

Often I would seek books about Latinos but there were none. It wasn't until I was a freshmen in college when my professor Dr. Daghistany introduced me to a book by Rudolfo Anaya entitled "Bless me Ultima," which to date continues to be one of my favorites.

From that moment on, I started seeking Latino writers and books, and my collection has grown from one, to many, but there is always room for more.

Another love is to look at old wedding photos. The fashion, the number of people in the wedding party, and the expression on the faces are so intriguing to me. Somehow, weddings and Valentine's Day make sense.

I always admire senior Latino couples who have modeled the sanctity of marriage and through their wrinkled hands and wedding rings reflect commitment. Sometimes some will playfully exclaim "¡Que awante!"

Also, I enjoy meeting couples who marry on this special holiday to celebrate their never ending love for each other. One couple jokingly told me they married on Valentine's Day so they wouldn't forget their anniversary.

As a little girl I admire a family wedding photo that included my grandparents. Although, I never got to meet my grandmother Prisca, my grandfather would always talk about her to me, and share that she was a God fearing woman who loved everyone, and was very smart. She managed the family budget. After she died, he continued to proclaim his love for her, even until his own death.

Hearing him say this made me wish that one day I too would marry my soul mate... and so I took my grandfather's advice and prayed for that person. And so it happened, when I married Frank, my answered prayer.

In planning our wedding, my family's wedding traditions have centered on eternal marriage, solemnized in a Catholic Church. My husband, although growing up in a Southern Baptist Church recognized the importance of carrying on our Latino wedding traditions. As such we compromised, and our wedding day included the important symbols carried in our culture: las arras de boda, the thirteen dimes or coins. Las arras also indicated my faith to my husband - trusting in his ability to provide for us and that I would use his provisions wisely. Years later that continues to be the case - we work as a team. And as we have grown in our marriage, Frank and I treasure the religious significance of those coins, which symbolize Christ and his twelve apostles, and how God and our faith, must be the center of our marriage and family... especially in these times when divorce rates continue to increase, and money is often the nemesis of some breakups.

We were also given the most important book of the home - the Bible that is written to lead people into life with God through Jesus Christ. This life involves pardon from sin and devotion to the Saviour!

On World Marriage Day, Feb. 9, 2014, we wish you much happiness in your own marriage, and to those single looking for love.... pray. Your soul mate is part of God's plan and soon will cross your path.

This month's issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine brings many issues to you, so please take the time to read the articles, and once again, please share the info with family and friends. Let's get talking, and let's make sure that we get heard when the time comes.

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! ¡Happy Valentine's Day, Feliz Día de San Valentine!

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

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“All For One, And One For All” LULAC Week, 86 Year Tradition

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

or F 85th League

the year of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) councils throughout the United States will celebrate the founding of the organization during LULAC Week, which always takes place in February.

Since its inception on February 17, 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas, LULAC has championed the cause of Hispanic Americans in education, employment, economic development, and civil rights.

LULAC has now become one of the largest, oldest and most success-

ful Hispanic civil rights and service organization in the United States 85 years ago.

In Lubbock, LULAC Council #263 will celebrate 57 years of community service started in 1956, to increase educational opportunities and improve the quality of life for Hispanics on the South Plains.

The annual LULAC Week will commence In Lubbock, LULAC Council 263 will celebrate 57 years of community service started in 1956, to increase educational opportunities and increase the quality of life for Hispanics on the South Plains.

The Annual LULAC Week will commence February 16th, with a Mass at St. Patrick's, 1, at 9 am.

Members will pay homage to members who have passed.

Membership night will be held

Thurs., February 20th, at the LULAC Hall, 13th & O. Council #263 will host local and area councils for their largest fundraiser, which close the week events, and benefits the scholarship fund.

The 31st Annual "Bring Out Your Best" Scholarship & Awards Banquet, which raises scholarship funds for Latino students, will be held Sat., February 22, at 6 p.m, at the Elegante Hotel, 801 Avenue Q. This year's keynote speaker will be Hector Limon, Estacado High award winning coach. Tables for Sponsors of the event for Eight persons will be sold for $400, and individual seats are $40.

For ticket reservations or additional information, please contact Mandito Garcia at (806) 632-3206, or Robert Rodriguez (806) 702-1312.

Latino groups announce national voter registration campaign

wo million Latinos in Texas T alone are eligible to vote but are not registered, which

is why the state is one of seven that two major Latino groups are targeting in a voter registration campaign launched six months earlier than usual.

The National Council of La Raza and Mi Familia Vota Education Fund leaders said Thursday they plan to send voter registration cards to 2.5 million potential Latino voters and follow up to make sure the cards were mailed.Their goal: at least 250,000 registrations for 2014, the groups’ leaders said. ”We know the more our community participates, the more our voices are going to be heard,” said Ben Monterroso, Mi Familia Vota

executive director.

Other states targeted in the $5 million campaign are Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma and Utah.

In 2012, 14.7 million Latinos were registered to vote, but only 12.2 million showed up at the polls, NCLR President Janet Murguia said. Another 8.6 million Latinos who were eligible to vote that year, did not register, totaling 11.1 million Lations who did not particpate in elections because they were not registered or didn’t vote.

The groups call that “the gap” and want to close it, particularly because it could widen because an estimated 900,000 Latino citizens are turning 18 each year.

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Opinion/opinión Community Update NOT FADE AWAY: REMEMBERING THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED Join us for an all-day event celebrating the lives and legacies of three rock and roll legends – Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper). All Ages. Feb.3rd from 1-5 PM at the Buddy Holly Center. Free.

BIG GAME BLOW OUT Benefitting: Children’s Advocacy Center will be held Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at the Science Spectrum/ Omnimax Theater. Watch “THE” game on the biggest screen in town! Bring your party to our party – no cooking or clean up. Includes: food, popcorn, soft drink, snacks. Adult beverages will be sold. First 100 people in the door eligible for quarterly prizes. Call 740-0251 for ticket purchase. Or purchase online: www. safeplace4kids.org & click on “donate online” $25 in advance & $35 at the door. Doors open at 4:30.

SENIOR DANCE, Feb. 7, 1-3 pm, Free, Refreshments provided. Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

RUMMAGE SALE, Feb. 8, 10 am-4 pm, Ages All, Free, Maxey Community Center SOUTH PLAINS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING is Saturday, February 8 at 10 am at the Mahon Public Library at 1306 9th St. The program is, "Ranching Families of the South Plains." Visitors are welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Carla Moore, President, at 794-3320.

13TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Sat., Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m. at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. The theme is Education & the Arts: Cornerstones of Social, Intellectual & Political Transformation. Rsvp to Dr. Aretha.

Marbley at 834-5541 Banquet ticket(s) are $12, $6 for students.

SWEETHEART’S DANCE, Feb. 7, 7 pm, $3 person/$5 couple, Ages 50+, Dance the night away with your sweetheart. Refreshments will be served. Simmons Senior Center.

SWEETHEART DANCE, Feb. 13 6:30 pm, Ages 40+ $6, Bring your sweetheart and have fun dancing to live country music. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Lubbock Senior Center.

62ND Pancake Festival will be held Saturday, February 22, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The Festival will open at 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance; $6 at the door. There is no charge for children under two years of age.

BOWLING FOR RELIEF The American Red Cross South Plains Regional Chapter will hold on Feb. 28, 2014 from 5-9 pm, at Main Event. Admission to the event will give attendees two slices of pizza with an unlimited drink, an hour of bowling with shoes, unlimited billiards, laser tag, glow golf, and a $10 game card. Tickets are $35 per person, or $175 for a team of five bowlers. Tickets can be purchased online at https://american.redcross. org/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=104537 MARDI GRAS Lubbock Meals on Wheels is presenting the 15th annual Mardi Gras Celebration. The event will take place on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. This spectacular event will include over thirty-five food booths, live jazz music, a silent auction, cash bars, plus a variety of activities and prizes. Event tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and can be purchased in advance at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, any Select-A-Seat location (service charge applies) or for $40 at the door.

February 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 2

Bilingual Education Produces a More Diverse Mind and Society

here is no constitutional and T compulsory official language in this country, yet, many unin-

formed people still assume that there is and behave accordingly.

During the early formative years of this country there were many European languages spoken in addition to those spoken by the numerous indigenous peoples. When anti-government rebellions by the working poor broke out during the 1780′s and 1790′s, the issue of language was not a primary concern for the wealthy creators of the US Constitution.

They were more interested in maintaining political order by creating a narrow and restrictive republic that economically protected the property and voting rights of well-to-do white males and their ownership of slaves and indentured servants. English was the predominant language of the wealthy upper-sector within the new US, but their immediate political objective and concern was to keep the poor and rebellious social classes in their place rather than what language they spoke. The rise of the public school system during the nineteenth and early part of the twentieth centuries witnessed the creation of many bilingual schools throughout different parts of the country. Students were taught bilingually in English-German, French, Dutch and Japanese. The sectors of our society that were excluded from this right were Native-American children who were forcefully taken from their parents and placed into government-run boarding schools to be assimilated through coercive methods. Adding to this exclusion were Mexican-American, AfricanAmerican and Asian children who attended inferior and segregated English-only schools where a low level of language proficiency and academic achievement was the norm. However, the children of the nation’s wealthy upper-class had the traditional privilege of studying other languages such as French, German and Latin and being multilingual according to them was a valued characteristic of someone who was cultured and well-educated.

Just prior to World War One and right after, the federal government sponsored violent and widespread nativist campaigns against immi-

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grants, foreigners and non-English languages. The objectives of these campaigns were the deportation of politically involved immigrants, eliminating bilingual schools and the use of other languages which were declared to be “un-American”.

The ongoing result of these actions has been a continuous nationalchauvinist policy of imposing and teaching English as the compulsory official language within the public schools. The aim of this policy is the elimination of the native languages and cultures of minority groups and the imposition of a system of forced assimilation upon them.

The majority of studies by psychiatrists and cognitive scientists show that bilingualism enhances more reserves of brain power in the form of activity and flexibility which are required to process different linguistic sounds and words. In contrast to an English-only curriculum bilingual children develop better cognitive skills by reading better and faster which then produces a sense of pride and a positive self-image. In addition, the study and use by children of their home language also helps them to become skilled English speakers and enhances communica-

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GREAT COVER What a great cover! Colorful, spiritual, and inspiring. A great way to start 2014. Thanks for showcasing Hispanic successes, as well as our youth! Ya'll do an awesome job!

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tion as the world changes around them. Our children who possess bilingual skills and a knowledge of diverse cultures will be the valuable resource that propels our society toward a better future. Acculturation is necessary for survival in this country, however, this is not necessarily the same as total assimilation and a loss of one’s identity. Unfortunately, the educational system and schools within our society continue to be inequitable and discriminatory particularly toward working-class Latino children and this results in an unequal level of education that is provided to them. Children who are English learners deserve the right to have instruction given in their native language while transitioning to a level of English proficiency. These children cannot defend themselves against these educational injustices so we must stand up for them by demanding that their right to a qualitative bilingual education and the opportunity to become successful be made a reality.

JIMMY FRANCO SR. is the moderator and writer of the blog site: "A Latino Point of View in Today's World" latinopov.com

Carta Abierta RAISE MINIMUM WAGE CONTINUED BLESSINGS I HOPE THEY RAISE MINIMUM WAGE! I'm Happy 8th Birthday! May you and your staff sick of living pay check to pay check! continue to be blessed, and may Latino Lubbock continue to grow and prosper!

Hope Rocha Ruben Rodriguez THEY FORGET When I watch Neageubauer's commercials I think he forgets that there are minorities, poor, and working class people that live on the South Plains. He ain't got no clue! That's how all these politicos are.

URGE PEOPLE TO VOTE I don't always agree with Victor Hernandez, but don't want Frank Gutierrez. Have you considered running? We need someone that truly cares about our community. You've got my vote! I urge people to vote!

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tion between family members. The objective of a well-run bilingual program is to not only acquire basic social proficiency in English, but to also achieve a higher-level of academic proficiency which is required for academic success in higher education. Bilingualism and multilingualism benefit both individuals and countries as the growth of globalization increasingly requires mutual and proficient communication in the fields of economics, politics and culture. Most of the world is increasingly bilingual or multilingual and countries such as trilingual Switzerland and bilingual Canada and Finland who are world leaders in student educational achievement are utilizing their proficiency in languages to further enhance their societies and their children’s academic progress. This is in contrast to the latest international academic reports which show US academic achievement stagnating and not even ranking within the top twenty countries. The xenophobes and nativists in this country who are trying to stem the tide of bilingualism, biculturalism and diversity are becoming like dinosaurs who cannot adapt and struggle to resist innova-

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Politics/política

Gutierrez Files Candidacy NALEO Responds to President For Dist. 1 City Council Obama’s 2014 State of the Union Address the success of the prosperity of the rank Gutiand Ferrez has entire City and I want to contribute he National Association of La- portant issue. As the President legislation the release of filed and an- to its prosperity," said Gutierrez in an Ttino Elected and Appointed Of- mentioned, an individual’s ability recommendaficials (NALEO) issued the follow- to succeed should be determined by nounced he opening statement.

will run for the position of District 1 Lubbock City Councilman.

Gutierrez is challenging incumbent Councilman Victor Hernandez, who originally served on the Lubbock City Council from 1993 through 2004, and then won the seat again in June of 2010.

“A prosperous District 1 is vital to

He added, saying, “District 1 needs a council member that works as a community leader, works well with the mayor and with each council member. With new representation, new days are coming.”

Gutierrez has been married to his wife Mary Jane for 41 years. He is a Vietnam veteran, he was in the Army. He received a degree from Texas Tech in Political Science, as well as attended graduate school.

The City of Lubbock election will take place on Saturday, May 10th.

Call us for an estimate or

ing statement regarding President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address tonight: “We applaud the President for outlining his legislative plan for ensuring everyone has the ‘opportunity to succeed’ in this country if you ‘work hard and take responsibility’. Following the Great Recession, the Latino community has found it increasingly difficult to make ends meet--experiencing higher rates of unemployment, foreclosure, and loss of household wealth. By implementing policies that grow the economy, spur job creation and make college more accessible for all Americans, more Latinos will be able to pursue their piece of the American Dream, resulting in a more skilled work force and an expanded middle class.

“We urge Congress and the President to work together on bipartisan measures, such as early learning and college readiness programs that will foster educational and economic opportunity for this increasingly significant sector of the population and all Americans in the coming year.

“We were also pleased the President expressed a renewed commitment to making comprehensive immigration reform a reality in 2014.

With the Republican Leadership expected to release their principles on immigration reform in the coming days, we encourage the President and Congress to build on the common ground that has been forged around this im-

‘the strength of our work ethic and the scope of our dream’, not ‘on accident of birth’. These words ring true for the millions of immigrants living in the shadows today, especially those who were brought here as children through no fault of their own.

“Immigrants like Cristian Avila, a DREAMer and State of the Union guest of the First Lady tonight, continue to make significant contributions to their communities each and every day while they wait for the President and Congress to fix our nation’s broken immigration system once and for all. Passing a commonsense immigration reform bill that fully integrates immigrants into our nation’s rich civic life and provides a pathway to citizenship, will unite families and strengthen our borders, and will grow our economy and shrink our deficits by almost $1 trillion in the next two decades. Given the enormous economic and civic benefits at stake for our nation and millions of immigrants, the time has never been more important for the President and Congress to work in a cooperative and swift manner to bring our immigration system into the 21st century by passing bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform that upholds the values of this great nation.

“We praise the President for also acknowledging the importance of protecting the rights of every voter in this country. The right to vote is one of the most precious rights afforded to us, and we were pleased to see both the President and Congress take bipartisan steps to ensure equal access to the ballot box through the bicameral introduction of the Voting Rights Act Amendment (VRAA)

tions from the P r e sid e nt i a l Com m ission on Election Ad m i n ist r ation in recent weeks. While the VRAA bill marks significant progress on this issue, we believe there is room for improvement. We will continue to work with Congress to address this concern through the addition of a strong and forward looking preclearance provision that will protect the Latino electorate and those voters most vulnerable to uneven treatment. With Election 2014 on the horizon and the Voting Rights Act now missing a crucial tool in combatting discriminatory practices post-Shelby County, it is critical that Members of Congress take swift action to ensure equal voting rights for all.

“Our constituency of more than 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials nationwide stands ready to work side-by-side with the President, his Administration and the Congress on policies and legislation that aim to restore ‘equal opportunity for all’, spur job creation, increase college access, fix the nation’s broken immigration system and protect the rights of all voters. Working together across party lines to ensure everyone has the ‘opportunity to succeed’, we are confident that we can make the strides necessary to ensure that our political system and the American dream remain accessible for Latinos and all Americans in the years to come.”

Route study seeking public input he Texas Department of Transportation was initiated to determine the feasibility of T (TxDOT) will host a public meeting to dis- an outer route around Lubbock from US 84 cuss and receive input from the public on the northwest of Lubbock to US 84 southeast of

second phase of the Lubbock Outer Route Study Lubbock. The first phase concluded in 2010 and route options for the proposed highway fa- with a finding of feasibility for a four-lane cility on February 4. divided highway in 2030. The findings alThe open house and presentation will be held lowed for the study to progress into Phase 2. from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at the During this current phase, additional analyLubbock-Cooper Performing Arts Center lo- sis is being conducted to identify a specific cated at 16302 Loop 493, Lubbock, TX 79423, route for the proposed highway facility. Inand will provide information and display exhib- formation may be found on the project webits related to the study area and the proposed site http://www.txdot.gov. routes. A short presentation by Licensed & Insured TxDOT personnel will be conducted at 6 p.m.

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Farm bill ends subsidies, cuts food stamps

group of bipartisan lawmakers A on Monday agreed to a deal on a farm bill that would end direct

subsidies to farms in favor of crop insurance.

The deal could trim as much as $90 a month from food stamps for 850,000 recipients.

The farm bill would last five years and needs to pass both chambers and then be signed by the president.

The bill could be passed before the spring planting season. That's significant because farmers need to know early how it might affect prices and what to expect for their corn, wheat or tobacco yields.

The bill changes the current agricultural subsidy system. It ends direct payments to farmers for planting crops and replaces it with a revamped, beefed-up crop insurance program.

Vaughn Seeking County Justice of the Peace, Prec. 4 ary Vaugn is running for Lub- and get 'just G bock County Precinct 4 justice politics 'out." of the peace as a Republican candi- He is one of

"Today's bipartisan agreement puts us on the verge of enacting a fiveyear Farm Bill that saves taxpayers billions, eliminates unnecessary subsidies, creates a more effective farm safety-net and helps farmers and businesses create jobs," said Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat who chairs the Senate agriculture panel.

The changes to food stamps would trim $8 billion from the program over the next 10 years, according to congressional aides. That's less than the $39 billion that Republicans had wanted to cut from the program, but double what Democrats had suggested.

Lawmakers say the deal will prevent 17 states from doling out more generous food stamps to people who get federal help to heat or cool their homes, even if the help is as little as

$1. They stress the move won't cut families from food stamps, it will just shrink the amount some families get. date, for the March 2014 primary.

Vaughn has over 30 years of com850,000 may get $90 less in food munity service in the Lubbock area. stamps He retired as a Lieutenant after 23 Advocates for the poor are irate. years with the Lubbock Fire DepartThe newly-proposed reductions ment, where he worked as a fireman come just months after the $11 cut and a paramedic. He served eight from food stamp checks that went years with Lubbock EMS and 18 into effect on Nov. 1, when the re- years with Shallowater EMS, where cession-era boost in funding ended. he served as Director for 12 years.

Since then, food pantries have re- Gary also served as City Councilported larger crowds, as families man for Shallowater for six years exhaust their allotment before the over three terms. month ends.

He said that he wants to represent Currently, the Supplemental Nutri- Pct. 4 and "give it back to the people tion Assistance Program, the official name for food stamps, feeds 47 million people.

Meanwhile, the bill ensures that the federal government will avoid re-implementing a 1940s era subsidy program that could have caused the price of milk to double to $7 a gallon from the current national average of $3.50.

Union address, noting that it would help millions more than his executive order.

The president's executive order would effectively require businesses awarded new federal contracts for services or construction to pay their "federally funded" workers a minimum of $10.10 an hour.

The order likely could also apply to contract renewals, if a contract's legal terms are changed.

According to estimates by Demos, Obama's order could help "hundreds of thousands" of workers, although fewer than 500,000 overall.

Plenty of details are unclear, however. Such as when workers would actually see higher paychecks. But

there's a good chance it could take awhile.

The White House has said contractors would have to start paying a higher minimum by "the effective date of the order, so contractors will have time to prepare and price their bids accordingly."

But it could take a year or two just for the executive order to be implemented.

In the meantime, Obama could face legal challenges to his executive order.

Advocates for a higher minimum wage note that an increase could lift low-wage workers above the poverty line.

"If you cook our troops' meals or wash their dishes, you shouldn't have to live in poverty," he said in his address.

The White House also argues that it makes good business sense for Uncle Sam and taxpayers.

"Raising wages for those at the bottom will improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to the government."

five candidates that filed to run as Republicans for Lubbock County's Precinct 4 justice of the peace by the end of an extended filing deadline Monday, Dec. 16.

Early Voting in the Primary will be held February 18 - February 28, 2014. And the Primary is March 4, 2014.

Obama's minimum wage order aims to send a message

resident Obama's promised exP ecutive order to raise the minimum wage for government contract

workers would likely affect less than half a million people and may face legal challenge.

What Obama is hoping is that his relatively narrow move will spur Congress to follow suit for all lowwage workers in the country.

The announcement came last month after months of pressure from liberals, who worry that Congress will not move quickly, if at all, on legislation to gradually raise the federal minimum wage across the board to $10.10 an hour from $7.25.

Obama reiterated his support for that proposal during his State of the

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Martinez becomes president Workers’ Comp Sessions of diversity organization to be helddatedFeb. 26 1500 Health Insurance Claim he Lubbock Office of the Diviobi Marti- of resources. It was formally inductJ nez strives ed as part of the NADOHE this past Tsion of Workers’ Compensation Form Version 02/12 (CMS-1500). to teach Texas year. “Back when we formed, diver- (DWC) is hosting an educational The recently adopted amendments

Tech University students that diversity is more than skin color or gender.

Now as president of the Big 12 chapter of Chief Diversity Officers she has a chance to promote these ideas on a national level. “Diversity comes in many forms, so as a singular student here on campus, they bring a wealth of diversity,” said Martinez, the director of Cross-Cultural Academic Advancement Center. “Without all of those independent diverse units we wouldn’t have a campus as a whole.” The Big 12 chapter is part of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE), a professional organization serving as a preeminent voice for diversity officers in higher education. The chapter originally formed in 2008 as a way for all Big 12 schools to join together and discuss joint programming and effective use

sity in education was just starting to be looked at and addressed in small ways,” Martinez said. “Now we have chief diversity officers at every campus in our conference.” Martinez served as president-elect for more than two years before officially becoming president this past spring.

She was nominated by Juan Munoz, Texas Tech’s senior vice president for Institutional Diversity Equity, and Community Engagement, and she also credits the university, which is seen as a model conference-wide for building a strong diversity program. “Texas Tech is in a unique place because we are leading many activities, resources and programs that could really benefit the Big 12 as a whole and also campuses across the nation,” Martinez said. “It’s demonstrated with the many awards we have won as a division and as a diversity program.” While president, Martinez wants to better market the organization within the Big 12 and build strong diversity programming so the chapter can become a more cohesive unit.

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session entitled Texas Workers’ Compensation Paper Billing Form Changes on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The educational sessions are for all Texas workers’ compensation participants, including: health care providers, designated doctors, certified workers’ compensation health care networks, insurance carriers, and attorneys.

This free session will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lubbock Field Office, 22 Briefcroft Office Park, Suite A. The session will assist workers’ compensation system participants in complying with recent amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §133.10 regarding health care provider billing procedures that are effective for medical bills submitted on or after April 1, 2014. The rule amendments reflect the changes in the newly up-

also update the requirements for the UB-04, DWC Form-066, ADA 2006 Dental Claim Form, and CMS1500 forms to align with 28 TAC §§133.200, 134.803 and 134.804.

The educational session will provide information regarding: • comparison of the old and new requirements for medical billing forms; • deadline for using the new form and requirements; • Medical Fee Dispute Resolution process; and • available resources from the DWC and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Due to limited space, registration is required. To register online, visit the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) website at http://www.tdi.texas.gov/alert/event/dwceducational. html.

f you're in your 40's or 50's and I haven't managed to save much for retirement, don't throw in the

plan. You're allowed - by law - to salt away up to $22,000 of your own contributions, if you'll be age 50 by the end of the year. Otherwise, the ceiling's set at $16,500.

If you don't have a 401(k) plan through work, look into an IRA. If you don't have an employer pension plan and are at least 50, you can put away up to $6,000 pre-tax a year.

Now for some tough love: You can't do this stuff if you're living paycheck to paycheck. If you are, you need to either spend less, or earn more. Think about a second job, maybe some part-time consulting, if you have the skills. Or think about

Preparing for retirement

towel! You can do it - but it won't be easy.

When you're young, time is literally on your side, thanks to the beauty of compounding. When you get a late start, it isn't going to be as easy as eating out less often.

You need to start saving at least 1520% of your gross income - more would be better!

If you have high-interest credit card debt, tackle that first. Then, make sure you're maxing out contributions to your company's 401(k)

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FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties.

The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 7422570 to see if your county qualifies for this service.

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. 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 INCOMEELIGIBLE 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. dar hasta $6,000 antes de impuestos Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more inforde un año. mation.

Preparación para la jubilación i usted está en sus años 40 o los S años 50 y no ha logrado ahorrar mucho para la jubilación, no tires la Ahora un poco de amor duro: No se toalla! Usted puede hacerlo - pero no va a ser fácil.

Cuando uno es joven , el tiempo es, literalmente, de su lado, gracias a la belleza de la capitalización. Cuando usted consigue un inicio tardío, que no va a ser tan fácil como salir a comer con menos frecuencia.

Tienes que empezar a ahorrar por lo menos el 15-20% de sus ingresos brutos - más sería mejor.

Si usted tiene alto interés de la deuda de tarjeta de crédito, hacer frente a la primera .

A continuación, asegúrese de que está el gasto excesivo con aportaciones a plan de su compañía de 401 ( k). Se le permite - por ley - a la sal de distancia de hasta $ 22,000 de sus propias contribuciones, si vas a ser de 50 años a finales de año. De lo contrario, el techo está fijado en $16.5 mil.

Si usted no tiene un plan 401 ( k ) a través del trabajo, mirar en una cuenta IRA. Si usted no tiene un plan de pensiones de empresa y tiene por lo menos 50, puede guar-

Personal/Professional Development

puede hacer esto si usted está viviendo de cheque a cheque de pago.

Si es así, usted necesita ya sea gastar menos o ganar más. Piense en un segundo trabajo, tal vez algunos de consultoría a tiempo parcial , si usted tiene las habilidades. O piensa en reducción de personal.

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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.

IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806741-0409.

SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY want to attend college or enroll in a vocational program, but lack finances? Apply at LEARN for federal and state aid programs.

Call (806) 763-4256 for an appointment or come by 2161 50th Street. Services are FREE!!

Business/negocío Business/Opportunity Updates SBA OPPORTUNITIES Feb. 26, 2014, from 6 pm to 8 pm on February 26 at The Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289,suite 114, Lubbock, TX. No fee. Call Elaine @ 806-745-1637 to register. Presented by the Small Business Administration and the SBDC. Looking for financing and need some answers? Then this workshop is for you! 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. The deadline for registering is noon, February 25. Seating is limited. No fee.

LOW INCOME TAX CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a free, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service. You may be eligible for assistance if you live in the High Plains, Permian Basin, Rolling Plains of West Texas, Far West Texas and Eastern New Mexico and if your income is less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. LITC can also help with Spanish translation. Law students, under the supervision of a law professor handle a wide range of issues such as IRS Audit Appeal, IRS Examination Notices, IRS Collection Notices, Earned Income Credit Controversies, Dependency Issues, Non-filer Issues, Innocent Spouse Issues, payment agreements and representation before the United States Tax Court. The LITC does not assist in any criminal tax matters or tax return preparations.

For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Nancy Mojica, LITC Community Outreach Coordinator. Texas Tech University School of Law, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at 806-742-4312 or 800-4208037. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Maria Contreras-Sweet to Lead Small Business Administration

merica’s small businesses A are on the front lines when it comes to creating jobs and new

opportunities. They are the cornerstones of our communities, and can help lead the way as we continue to grow the economy and add jobs in the coming year.

“They’re part of the pact that America makes -- the idea that if you work hard, if you take responsibility, then you can build something new,” President Obama said today.

“And that’s the dream that brought generations of hardworking immigrants to our shores, and that’s the idea that drives small business owners to create new products and expand their businesses every single day.”

Maria Contreras-Sweet, who President Obama announced this afternoon as his nominee to lead the Small Business Administration, knows first hand what it means to start a small business, and has a proven track record of helping other small businesses succeed.

She’s the founder of ProAmérica Bank, the first Latino-owned business bank in California in over 30 years. Its focus is small and medium-sized businesses in Latino neighborhoods. So not only did she start small businesses, but those have also been her customers, and she understands all too often that the lack of access to capital means a

Reservists Eligible to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans serving their country and growing

LUBBOCK SCORE provides free counseling to individuals in starting a business. SCORE can help mall businesses that suffered with your business plan to economic losses when the owner include market analysis and financial D & L projections. For more information please call or a key employee was called up to (806) 472-7462, ext. 117, or visit us online a active duty are eligible to apply for a low interest loan of up to $2 million www.lubbockscore.org

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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.

HELP FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND SMALL BUSINESSES The Lubbock Area Foundation Micro Business Program provides business education, guidance and access to business loans from $500 to $5000 for independent contractors and those starting or expanding a small business. For more info call 762-8061 or visit www.lubbockareafoundation.org

lack of opportunity.

As Secretary of the California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Maria was the driving force behind major job creation and major public investments in infrastructure and in housing.

As a consultant, she helped companies expand into the Latino market.

She’s a champion of women-owned and family-owned businesses …

And as someone who moved to California from Mexico as a young girl, and whose mother worked long hours to support Maria and her five siblings, she knows firsthand the challenges that working families and recent immigrants are facing.

“So as we work to keep our economy growing, Maria will be charged with looking for more ways to support small businesses,” President Obama said, “to help them get that good idea off the ground, to expand, to hire, to sell their products and ideas not only in our domestic markets, but also overseas. And I’m absolutely confident that she is going to do an outstanding job as our Small Business Administrator.”

from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Small businesses can apply for a Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) any time from the date of notice of expected call-up and ending one year after the date of discharge or release. The program was created to enable eligible small businesses to pay operating expenses it could have covered if the owner or key employee hadn’t been called to active duty.

"These MREIDL provide funds that will help these small businesses cover operating expenses. This way our brave men and women in uniform don’t have to choose between

their businesses,” said SBA Acting Administrator Jeanne Hulit The MREIDL is a direct working capital loan, managed by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance. The interest rate on these working capital loans is 4 percent, with terms up to a maximum of 30 years. In general, no collateral is required to secure an MREIDL of $50,000 or less. The loan cannot be used to replace lost income or profits, refinance long-term debt or to expand the business.

Businesses can apply online at http://go.usa.gov/BcuA. To get an application by mail, or for other questions about the loan program, contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or by email at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

Business & Tax Tips

By Jaime D. Garcia

WHEN DO FAMILY MEMBERS BECOME EMPLOYEES?

any business owners assume M that because their employees are related, that they do not have to

comply with Federal or State employment laws. That is completely false.

Even children, once they reach the age of 18 years old, you have to withhold Federal taxes and pay State Unemployment taxes.

I have heard many a restaurant owner explain that their sister or mother is helping them and that they are paying them a minimal amount. They can be penalized by different labor agencies for not paying minimum wages.

I have seen individuals that pay their spouses contract labor for office work. This of course is wrong.

If you want to pay you spouse, pay her wages and deduct all related taxes. You can legally deduct this wages as an operating expense.

Consult your tax advisor for additional and complete information.

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Love your Health Live a Heart Healthy Life

BY Autumn Bollinger MS, RD, LD FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

he best and T most beautiful things in the

world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart – Helen Keller As you read this quote, let’s be reminded that while February is a time to celebrate life and love on Valentine’s Day, it’s also a time to celebrate the very thing that keeps us around to enjoy life’s many pleasures: our heart. Each year, heart disease contributes to 1-in-4 deaths in the U.S., making it the number one killer of both men and women. However, unlike many other diseases, heart disease can be prevented and controlled with proper diet and exercise.

To lower your risk, remember to consume foods with less sodium, saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars and refined grains, while getting exercise, managing stress, limiting alcohol intake, and

quitting smoking.

Consuming a heart healthy diet may be easier that you think. Start by making simple substitutions for foods you are already consuming. For example, swap your full-fat dairy products for the reduced-fat or fat-free versions.

Other easy changes include choosing whole grains over refined grains, fresh fruit over fruit juice, steamed vegetables over fried, and lean meats such as turkey and fish. Try 1-2 “meatless” meals a week for more emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

For more information on a Heart Healthy diet, visit www.heart.org This Healthy Habit message brought to you by Autumn Bollinger MS, RD, LD University Medical Center & SCTRC Outpatient Dietitian & Wellness Champion and your friends at :

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as arthritis, chronic back pain or another disability caused you to give up on physical activity?

It shouldn’t. Gone are the days when physical limitations subjected you to a life of inactivity. More and more, research is showing that moving your body is good for your physical and mental health, even if you have a challenging health condition.

With a doctor’s okay and the right program, people with health challenges can enjoy the health benefits that come with being active. In fact, movement has replaced bed rest as the prescription for conditions such as back pain and recovery from heart and other surgeries. And people with special needs are enjoying such activities as walking, skiing, cycling and swimming events, and even marathons.

Most people, unless they have some kind of silent, cardiovascular impairment, can safely begin an exercise program if they start out slowly and build up gradually once they see improvements.

One of the easiest ways to get moving is to walk. You can start out slowly and build on your routine by going longer distances or walking at a faster pace. Just be sure to: wear walking shoes with good support and traction; drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise; be aware of the weather, such as extreme heat and humidity or cold and ice; and be alert to any warning signs, such

as dizziness or pain, that might signal a problem.

Also remember to take your time. You can even break your activities into shorter sessions if a longer one is too much. For instance, do two, 15-minute walks instead of one half-hour walk.

If you need help designing an exercise program, consider using a personal trainer or fitness instructor who is trained and certified to work with people who have health challenges.

Also, look into Park Fit a new program by the city of Lubbock Parks & Recreation at www.playlubbock. com.

salud como la artritis, los dolores crónicos de espalda u otra incapacidad?

No debería. Con aprobación de su médico, y siguiendo el programa adecuado, las personas con problemas de salud pueden gozar de muchos de los beneficios para la salud que resultan al mantenerse activo. La actividad física puede, por ejemplo: darle más energía, levantar el ánimo, reducir el estrés, fortalecer los músculos y huesos, ayudar a dormir mejor y mejorar el equilibrio y la flexibilidad. También puede contribuir a aliviar los síntomas de algunas condiciones crónicas incluidas la artritis, diabetes, enfermedad del corazón, y osteoporosis.

Ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que los impedimentos físicos nos sometían a una vida de inactividad.

Las investigaciones demuestran cada vez más que mover el cuerpo es bueno para la salud física y mental, incluso si usted sufre de una desafiante condición de salud.

El movimiento ha reemplazado al descanso inapropiado como receta médica para enfrentarse a condiciones como el dolor de espalda, y para recuperarse de cirugías cardíacas

como caminar y esquiar, eventos ciclísticos y de natación, incluso en maratones.

De acuerdo al fisiólogo del American Council on Exercise (ACE) Cedric Bryant, el estudio y exámenes de los efectos del ejercicio en personas mayores ha modificado las recomendaciones que hacen los médicos sobre la actividad física. “La mayoría de las personas, a menos que sufran de algún problema cardiovascular invisible, pueden con toda seguridad emprender un programa de ejercicios, siempre que empiecen poco a poco y vayan aumentando gradualmente cuando comiencen a notar una mejoría.

A veces, a las personas con problemas de salud les preocupa que la actividad física pueda causar dolores o

ciones. También es importante que usted compruebe que está haciendo la cantidad debida de las actividades convenientes.

Podría decirse que el ejercicio es un tipo de medicina. Pero debe administrarse según las dosis indicadas. ¿Cómo obtener ayuda? Si necesita ayuda para planear un programa de ejercicios, considere la posibilidad de usar un entrenador personal o un instructor físico capacitado y certificado para trabajar con personas que sufren de retos para la salud.

Si a usted le resulta muy difícil salir, un entrenador personal podría ir hasta su casa. Aunque podría resultar caro, no tiene que ser una inversión a largo plazo.

También, busque un nuevo programa "Park Fit" organizado por la ciudad de Lubbock Parques y Recreación, al www.playlubbock.com.

Cómo mantenerse activo a pesar de los problemas de salud a dejado de realizar alguna y otras cirugías. La gente con nece- empeorar su situación. Obtener prim¿Hactividad física por causa sidades especiales disfruta ahora par- ero el visto bueno del médico puede de algún problema de ticipando en actividades contribuir a aliviar estas preocupa-

From the staff of American Star Home Health Care, Inc. Happy Valentines Day! The best gift is to be healthy and excercise

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Located at Pyramid Plaza, 3223 S. Loop 289, Suite 240-T, Lubbock, TX

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¡Vive tu Vida! Get up get moving!

Phil Zamarron

Feliz Día de San Valentin

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Health/Salud

February/febrero Heart Health Month

Noticias de salud/ Health News

FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES by Community Health of Lubbock will be held every Tuesday for 8 weeks, beginning February 5th - March 26th, 2014, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Ave. Registration is required please contact Sarina at 7652611 ext. 1007.

FREE NUTRITION CLASS by Community Health of Lubbock will be held February 5th - March 26th, 2014, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., at Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Ave. Registration is required please contact Sarina at 765-2611 ext. 1007.

PRENATAL CLASSES will be held at Arnett-Benson Medical & Dental Clinic, 3301 Clovis Rd., every Wednesday for 6 weeks beginning March 5th - April 9th. 2014, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

For more class information and registration please contact Yvonne at 765-2611 ext. 1009.

STEP UP TO FITNESS FREE EXERCISE CLASSES by Community Health Center of Lubbock for Children & Adults will be held every Monday Starting February 5th, 2014. Children's Class 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Adult Class 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both will be held at the Arnett- Benson Medical & Dental Clinic, 3301 Clovis Rd. This program focuses on prevention and healthy living. For more information please contact Yvonne at 765-2611 ext 1009 COMMUNITY HEALTHWORKER MEETING Northern Texas Community Health Worker Resource Coalition Meeting Saturday, February 22nd, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Arnett-Benson Medical and Dental Clinic, 3301 Clovis Road. For more information contact Elsa at 765-2611 ext. 4606.

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.

Protect Your Heart! Make changes today! eart disease and stroke rank as H the top killers of Hispanics in the United

States, claiming the lives of 29.3 percent of the more than 117,000 Hispanics who die each year, according to the American Heart Association.

Be physically active every day. Choose activities that you and your family can enjoy: walk, do aerobics, garden, dance, play sports, jump rope with your kids.

Aim for a healthy weight. Take steps to lose weight if you are overweight. Try losing weight slowly.

Cut back on foods high in fats and calories. Eat smaller portions. Eat fruits and vegetables for snacks.

Bake, broil, or boil your foods. Be active every day.

Mes sobre la salud del corazón ¡Proteja su corazón! ¡Haga cambios hoy!

egún la American Heart AsS sociation, las enfermedades del corazón y los ataques cerebrales son

la principal causa de muerte de los hispanos de Estados Unidos, cobrando las vidas del 29,3 por ciento de más de 117.000 hispanos que mueren cada año.

Manténgase activo físicamente todos los días. ¡Escoja actividades que usted y sufamilia puedan disfrutar!

Activades como: camina, hacer ejercicios aeróbicos, trabajar en el jardín, bailar, practicar deportes, y saltar cuerda con sus hijos. Manténgase activo todos los días.

Trate de lograr un peso saludable.

Siga estos consejos para bajar de peso si tiene sobrepeso.Trate de perder peso despacio.

Evite las comidas con alto contenido de grasa y calorías. Sírvase porciones pequeñas de comida.Coma frutas y vegetales como bocadillos. Hornee, ase o hierva sus comidas.

Coma alimentos saludables para el

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. he flu is the seventh leading YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH LIMITED cause of death among Latinos CLASS! Please visit our website at www.lub65+. bockparentconnection.org.

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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. MAMMOGRAMS AND BREAST CANCER SCREENING A new program through Texas Tech, ABC4WT, provides free mammograms and other services for women aged 40+ who don’t have private insurance or Medicare Part B but have too much income to qualify for other programs. Also eligible are women younger than 40 who are at high risk.

Call toll-free 1-855-ABC-4WTX.

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Eat heart-healthy foods, such as skim or 1% milk; low fat frozen yogurt; low fat or fat free cheese; fish; turkey and chicken without skin; lean cuts of meat; cereals, pasta, lentils, and beans; corn tortillas, breads; and fruits and vegetables.

Go easy on these foods: 2% milk, oils and margarine, avocados, olives, and coconuts, and nuts.

Cut back on these foods: whole milk, creams and ice cream, high-fat cheeses, butter, fatty cuts of meat and refried pork, sausages, hot dogs, bologna, liver, kidneys, and other organ meats; egg yolks; and lard, coconut, palm, or palm kernel oil.

For more information about a healthy heart call 1-800-242-8721.

corazón como: leche descremada o con 1% de grasa; helado de yogur bajo en grasa; quesos bajos en grasa o sin grasa; pescado; pavo y pollo sin pellejo; cortes de carne bajos en grasa; cereales, pastas, lentejas y frijoles (habichuelas)tortillas de maíz, panes, y frutas y vegetales.

Escoja sólo de vez en cuando estos alimentos: leche con un 2% de grasa; aceites y margarina; aguacates (paltas), aceitunas y coco; y nueces.

Trate de evitar estos alimentos: leche entera o regular, cremas y helados de leche (mantecados), quesos hechos de leche entera, y mantequilla; cortes de carne con alto contenido de grasa y chicharrones, chorizos, salchichas y mortadela, hígado, riñones y otros órganos animales; yemas de huevo; y manteca, aceite de coco, de palma o de pepita de palma.

Visite la American Heart Association o llame al 1-800-242-8721 (en inglés y español).

Get Your lent Flu Shot among Latinos, can lead to

Everyone six months or older to get vaccinated, too. Only three in 10 Hispanics got a flu shot last year, a concern because diseases such as diabetes and asthma, more preva-

serious complications. Now just one shot is needed — the H1N1 vaccine is included — and a version for those age 65 o older is available.

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La vacuna contra la gripe

a gripe es la séptima causa más L común de muerte entre los latinos mayores de 65 años. Todos

enfermedades como la diabetes y el asma tan comunes entre los latinos, puede haber complicaciones. Ahoa partir de los seis meses de edad ra, sólo se necesita una inyección y lo hagan. Sólo tres de cada 10 la- existe una nueva de alta dosis para tinos la recibieron el año pasado, los mayores de 65 años. lo que es preocupante porque con Copyright 2014 by Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos Heart Health

vez de pulsar.

Cerca del 10 porciento de las personas mayores de 65 años desarrollan esta arritmia y la incidencia va aumentando con la edad. Es una arritmia que no es “letal” en si misma, sin embargo esta DR. ALEJANDRO asociada con un PEREZ-VERDIA riesgo de tromboembolia cerebral (la oclusión súbita de un vaso cerebral por un coagulo). Es importante que cualquier persona con dicha arritmia o si tiene palpitaciones frecuentes vea a su medico para que determinen si es candidato para recibir anticoagulantes que disminuyen dicho riesgo. La mayoría de las personas no tienen síntomas, pero algunas cuantas sienten palpitaciónes rápidas que son muy incomodas. Existen varias alternativas de tratamiento La Salud del Corazón incluyendo la terapia de ablación La fibrilación atrial es una ar- con la cual se elimina la arritmia ritmia en la cual las cámaras su- y restablece el ritmo normal del periores del corazón tiemblan en corazón.

Atrial fibrillation is an arrhythmia or a condition where your heart’s upper chambers tremble instead of beating normally. About 10 percent of people 65 years or older develop this arrhythmia and the incidence increases with age. While it is not lethal, it can be associated with a risk of cerebral thromboembolism, which is the blocking of a blood vessel by a particle that has broken away from a blood clot. For this reason, it is important if you have this arrhythmia to see your doctor to determine if you are a candidate to receive anticoagulants that reduce this risk. Most people have no symptoms, but some may feel fast palpitations, which are very uncomfortable. There are several treatment options including ablation therapy, which eliminates the arrhythmia and restores the normal rhythm of the heart. If you suffer from this arrhythmia or frequent palpitations, see your doctor to be evaluated.

ALEJANDRO PEREZ-VERDIA, M.D., is a cardiologist at the Texas Tech Physicians Center for Cardiovascular Health and associate profesor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Department of Internal Medicine.

Protect yourself and your little ones from the flu!

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET A FLU SHOT! A flu shot is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older.

For more info call us at

(806)775-2933

Health Department 806 18th Street Page 11

Education/ Educación

FREE Financial Aid Workshops to Help Students Fund a College Education

EARN Inc. Educational Talent Search L will hold FREE Financial Aid Workshops at area high schools

throughout the South Plains February 18th thru March 26th.

Since 1970 LEARN Inc. Educational Talent Search has helped students navigate the college financial aid and admissions process. We will host financial aid workshops at area target schools to assist eligible seniors in the completion of their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Early completion of the FAFSA is a vital step in obtaining funds to cover college cost.

Students must be currently enrolled seniors at the target high schools listed below and they

must have a Parent Release form on file to receive services. Please contact your high school counselor or LEARN Advisor for information regarding documents to bring to the Financial Aid Workshops and/or to obtain a Parent Release Form. If you wish to make an appointment please contact your high school counseling office.

LEARN Inc. Educational Talent Search is funded by a TRiO grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

All services are provided completely FREE of charge to eligible students.

Contact: Kelly Powell, Assistant Director, LEARN Inc. Educational Talent Search at 806763-4265.

LPD Offering Parent Online Safety Class

he Lubbock Police Department is offer- online, sexting and cyberbullying.

T ing parents and guardians a class called This class is for parents of children of all ages “A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Online Safe- who currently have access to the internet or are ty”.

The class discusses the risks online for children and how to address the issues with your child. It teaches what to watch for and how to keep your child safer while on a computer, tablet or smartphone. It covers online predators, what children should and should not post

nearing the point to have access to the internet.

The hour long class is offered for free the first Monday of the month at Maxey Community Center and the third Monday of the month at Hodges Community Center through May at 6 pm. Contact Hodges at 767-3706 or Maxey at 767-3796 to sign up for the class.

Free Community Law School to be held in February

he Community Law School sponT sored by the Lubbock Area Bar Association, Texas Tech University

School of Law, and Office of Dispute Resolution of Lubbock County, will be held Saturday, February 8th at the TTU Law School. Two tracks will be offered: Track 1: Divorce & Mediation, Child Custody & Mediation, Child Support, and Representing Yourself in Family Court.

Track 2: Wills, Guardianship, Health Insurance & Health Law, and Criminal Law. Both tracks will be from 8:30 a.m. through 12:15 p.m.

To register call the Office of Dispute Resolution at (806) 775-1720. Please specify any special accommodations,

by Feb. 5th to odr@co.lubbock.tx.us.

Girl Scouts cookies on sale, featuring new app

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irl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains are in full force and have now rolled-out the 2014 cookie program including brand new cookies, and new technology. These new elements will further enhance the world’s largest girl-led business which will take place this year in the Lubbock area through March 9th. Counties in the Lubbock Area include: Bailey, Borden, Cochran, Crosby, Dawson, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Swisher, Terry, and Yoakum.

The public can purchase their cookies in many ways, including direct sale (where girls start off with an initial stock of cookies to sell directly to customers), order taking, online marketing, and booth sales outside of retailers and in local malls. Haven’t seen a booth? Just visit www.girlscoutcookies.org and enter your zip code to find a booth near you. Or, just go to the app store on your smartphone and search for "Girl Scout cookie finder." Once it's downloaded, just enter in your zip code and it will come up with a list of places where the cookies are available.

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Latino Lubbock Magazine Is A Proud Advocate of Higher Education

Education & Scholarship Update RAIDERS ROJOS CHAPTER MEETING will be held on Feb. 6th at 5:30 p.m., at the Merket Alumni Center. Please RSVP by Feb 3rd to Jessie Mendoza, at 788-2810.

SPCAA HEAD START 3RD ANNUAL RESOURCE FAIR Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 11 am-4 pm at the Eddie Richardson Center, 1110 40th St. For more information on this fair please contact Lauri Garza, at 806-762-8815 or email lgarza@ spcaa.org.

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.

SPC SCHOLARSHIP Office announces application deadline. High school seniors seeking scholarships at South Plains College for the 2014-2015 academic year need to submit their application materials by March 1. Application information is available online at SPC’s website, www.southplainscoll

Youth/Juventud

Cavazos Robotics Teams Happy Valentine's Advance to State wo teams of students from tragic events (i.e. natural disasters) TCavazos Middle School have where there is building rubble and qualified for the state Texas Comput- debris preventing access to stranded Youth Opportunities STRING FLING Orchestra students from across Lubbock ISD will take to the stage of the Civic Center Theater on Tuesday, February 4, at 7 p.m. for the 29th annual LISD String Fling. Tickets are $5. Due to seating limitations and an expected sell-out, tickets are available only from LISD orchestra students in advance.

MOMMY’S LITTLE SWEETHEART DANCE Feb. 7, 6-8 pm, All ages welcome, $20 per couple, Hodges Community Center, Pre-registration required.

V-MAIL VALENTINES Ever wonder how soldiers sent valentines to their sweethearts during World War II? On Saturday, February 8, 2014 the Silent Wings Museum will host V-Mail Valentines for ages 5 - 9.

The workshop cost is $7 and parents must accompany their children. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 5 p.m. For more information or to register for the workshop call (806) 775-3049.

DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE Feb. 8, 6-8 pm, All ages welcome, $20 per couple, Hodges Community Center, Pre-registration required.

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.

er Education Association (TCEA) robotics competition, April 12, at Deer Park ISD in Deer Park, Texas. The teams qualified for the state meet by winning first and second place, respectively, at the TCEA Robotics Mindstorm 2014 “Rubble Trouble” at Lubbock High School January 25.

The competition challenged students to build and program a robot using only Lego pieces and simulate how robots can be used to save lives and deliver supplies in the wake of

or injured persons.

The Cavazos teams were competing in the Intermediate Arena category against 22 other teams from around West Texas. The first-place Cavazos team members are Jaime Perez, Marco Medina and Esteban Garza. The second-place team members are Miguel Martinez, Miguel Andrade, Sy Reyes-Trevino and Immanuel Sosa. Their teacher is Margo Knobloch.

items. Project: Prom provides gently used or new tuxedos, suits, prom dresses, accessories, and shoes to low income high school students.

Last year, the Bridge was able to serve 125 young people with prom attire and accessories.

The Bridge of Lubbock is now looking for donations of prom/party dresses, tuxedos/suits, jewelry, shoes, and other accessories. Currently, our biggest need is attire for the young men.

Donations for Project: Prom will be accepted at The Bridge of Lubbock at 1301 E. Redbud Ave., Sew Lovely at 8004 Indiana Ave. Suite A11, and

lowing days: The Bridge of Lubbock on Monday, Wednesday, Friday between the hours 10:00am - 1:00pm. Sew Lovely on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. Curves Women’s Fitness Center on Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm – 7 pm.

Young adults are invited to select their attire on March 29, 2014 and April 19, 2014. For more information on donation drop-offs or distribution, you may contact The Bridge of Lubbock at 806687-0772.

Project: Prom Seeks to offer Prom Attire to Young Adults rom season is quickly approach- Women’s Curves at is 1901 W Loop Ping and The Bridge of Lubbock 289 Suite 8 thru March 21, 2014. is in need of donations for prom night Drop-off times are available the fol-

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GIRL SCOUTS Troop 6073 meets weekly at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 3200 Amherst at 6 pm, weekly on Wednesdays.

This troop is focusing on the My Promise My Faith curriculum. The membership dues are $15.

Mark Your Calendar

2013-14 LISD School Holidays

Feb. 12 Early Dismissal March 17-21 Spring Break 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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Cavazos Robotics 1st place Team: Esteban Garza, Jaime Perez, and (not pictured) Marco Medina. The teams are sponsored by Margo Knobloch.

Celebrate Black History Month in February

"Strings of Life"

TEEN HELP: Catholic Charities offers FREE help for youth up to 17 years old BY JACOB HINOJOSA struggling with negative behaviors, loss of self-respect, bullying, etc. Parents may call rom my hands dangle 1-800-530-4704 and make a confidential apsix strings; each of these pointment for a case manager to visit.

NORTH LUBBOCK BOXING CLUB is currently recruiting youngsters who are willing to train hard, and study hard in school. The services are free of charge except for a $40 annual fee paid to USA Boxing. NLBC is located at 417 N. Akron, behind the Matthews Learning Center.

Feliz dia de San

strings holds something vital to a complex system that is yours alone. From the first string dangles a land of mystery, the only place where I can truly go and be in peace, discomfort, anxiety, and happiness all at the same time. Where things run back and forth as if they were cars on the highway that didn’t know where they were going. From the second string dangles something of an engine; it keeps me moving and active. Red like a rose it stands trapped inside a cage that it must not move from.

My life line I call it, as it thuds all day and all night.

From the third string hangs a blanket. This is no ordinary blanket. This blanket follows you where ever you go. Everyone has a different color blanket: some white, some black, some brown, and some orange. No matter the color, it’s yours and you must be proud of it. With this blanket comes a patch with your closest beings, a family some call it. From

the fourth string dangles two empty chambers. In these chambers are the only ‘nothing’ you will ever need. An empty space full of elements that are essential to life. These chambers give and take but are never empty. Unless, of course, you have spent your days and they work no longer.

From the fifth strings hangs a structure. This delicate structure consists of over 200 components.

All work in harmony, for if one was lost or broken, the system could crumble.

This is the integrity of your well-being; it gives you shape and size. On the sixth and final string dangles a complex system comprised of the previous five strings. The system holds the chambers, engine, the mysterious land, and on the outside lays your blanket.

The system is yours and yours alone. Take care of it, because you only get one.

Editor's Note: Jacob is a student at Lubbock Cooper and wrote the article as part of a class assignment. He was inspired to write about how society works.

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Latino Lubbock Magazine Salutes LISD Mid-term graduates Coronado ▪ Estacado ▪ Lubbock ▪ Monterey

"Love Mando Forever" After husband's health scare, he urges wife to complete college, wife fulfills commitment

BY BRYAN NAVARETTE FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

alentine's Day is traditionally V a celebration of a couples love and a way for them to express that

to each other, but for Connie and Armando Flores it serves as a reminder of the hardships they have endured.

On Valentine’s Day in 2011 the couple of 33 years received news that would change the meaning of the holiday and the course of their lives.

“It was right on Valentine’s Day when they finally told us he had multiple myeloma,” Connie said, “and that he was in his final stage.”

The doctors did not want to do the necessary bone marrow transplant on Armando, she said, because he was not a good candidate.

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“They didn’t think he had long to live and the first thing he said was ‘I never saw you graduate’” Connie said, “and that’s why I went back.”

So, Connie reenrolled in college, and they began their fight for Armando's health.

Eventually, it got to the point that if Armando did not receive the transplant he would not survive, said Connie.

So in October, that same year he was diagnosed, he would have the surgery.

“He did fantastic,” said Connie.

Armando pulled through, and Connie set out to prove she could keep her word.

Connie said she originally started college when she was 18 years old to get kids off the streets and enrolled in college courses.

Her goal was to help her “Street

Kids” to pass and stay interested, Connie said, but never for her to graduate.

“I went in and out of Tech for many years,” said Connie, “and if the kids went through the year and they finished it, I’d finish it.”

The kids were why she started, Connie said, but Armando is why she finished.

She is now 62, volunteers in multiple charities, and has a Bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a Minor in Substance Abuse.

“To me, I was already doing what I loved doing, and we were fortunate enough that my husband made enough money that I could volunteer,” Connie said, “but to hear him say that it was his dream, then, I promised him I would graduate, and I did.”

Connie said that the diploma meant more than just that she could graduate.

“My husband, he worries about me and he is afraid to leave me alone,” Connie said, “and I promised him I would survive.”

The degree means that she can keep that promise, said Connie.

She would sometimes stay up till five in the morning studying, but she kept on for Armando.

“I would sit there and cry because I didn’t want him hearing me,” Connie said, “because I didn’t want him to think I was going to quit.”

For Armando, it means the world that she graduated, he said, and that she will remain safe.

“The one thing I am most proud of is getting him to marry me,” said Connie smiling.

To commemorate Connie’s accomplishment, Armando gave her a graduation ring, which, Connie wears proudly, she said, and on the inside is engraved “Love Mando, Forever.”

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Anniversary/Wedding Announcements

Anniversary

Mela & Ernest F. Barton, 60th as of Feb. 15, 1953

Anniversary

Anniversary

Calletano & Consuelo Torres

Margarita and John Otero,

53rd as of Feb. 28,1960

52nd as of Feb. 11, 1961

BROTHERHOOD AND LEADERSHIP: The brothers of Omega Delta Phi Fraternity held a social to benefit the families of two recently departed ODPhi members from Northeastern Illinois University and donated $1987! The event was part of a nationwide initiative to raise over 41k, more info can be found at DavidVictorFund.com.

Anniversary

Raymond & RC Salas, 50th as of Feb. 8, 1964

Anniversary

Anniversary

Elex & Cruz Trevino,

Helen & Joe Carrillo,

48th as of Feb. 20, 1965

43rd as of Feb. 21, 1970

Anniversary

Anniversary Luciano and Mary Ellen Perez 30th as of Feb. 4, 1984

¡ Felicidades!

Anniversary photos may be mailed or delivered by the 21st of each month, along with payment. The fee is $25. Please submit photo, name, number of years, and wedding date. Call WAY TO GO: The second-place team members in the Robotics competition from (806)792-1212 for more info, or email us at Cavazos Middle School are (top) Immanuel Sosa and Miguel Martinez; kneeling are latinolubbock@suddenlink.net Miguel Andrade and Sy Reyes-Trevino. Awesome job!

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33rd as of Feb. 16, 1980

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The City’s four recycling stations: Lowe's 26th Street & Canton Ave. 50th St. & Indiana Ave. 82nd Street & Frankford Ave. 2630 Parkway Dr.

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February 11th Local Event Scheduled

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY HALF-PRICE ederal Communications ComBOOK SALE - Feb. 7th mission assigned & 8th - 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Everything is half off! Admis- 2-1-1 as the 3 digit sion is free. Cash or checks only, please. In code for health and the Mahon Library Basement, at 1306 9th St. human service acARNETT-BENSON NEIGHBOR- cess on July 21, 2000.

HOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS And the United Way Join your neighbors and help work for the of America declared betterment of the community. Hosted by the February 11th as National 2-1-1 Day Neighborhood Association the 3rd Thursday in 2006. of each month at 7 p.m. at the Trejo Center, 2-1-1 is a free, easy-to-remember 3200 Amherst. three-digit telephone number that

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eral information; utility assistance, and rent assistance.

South Plains Association of Governments will celebrate with several agencies conducting presentations about their programs on Tues., Feb. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Prosperity Annex Building, 1501 Ave Q. The public is urged to atprovides answers and direction in re- tend. For more information visit HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBOR- gard to health benefits (public bene- www.211texas.org, or email to southHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 fits), food vouchers and pantries, gen- plains211@yahoo.com. pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd.

Citizen comments to remain on air but will have new restrictions

GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month The Lubbock City Council worked at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P. out a compromise to keep citizen

comments on the air last month.

TECH TERRACE UNIT NEIGHBOR- The council decided to keep citizen HOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING comments on Channel 2, but there Last Thursday of each month, at 6 p.m. at JT will be some restrictions.

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Citizens may sign up 75 hours in

advance, with a deadline of Monday JACKSON NEIGHBORat noon. If they decide to sign up the HOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Meets monthly, the night of the meeting and speak about last Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Jackson school cafeteria. Call (806)687-1751 for info.

2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

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.

Certain Service Requests are available online on the Online Citizen Help Center found on the City of Lubbock website – www.ci.lubbock. tx.us or 311.mylubbock.us.

an agenda item, they can speak in the first part of the meeting, before the agenda.

If they sign up the night of the meeting and want to speak about an item that is not on the agenda, they will speak after the agenda, and those comments will be broadcast with a disclaimer. No time limit was set.

Ask Tia Tita Advice Column from Your Latina Aunt Amor: Sexso es lo que viene a mente de casi todas las personas cuando escuchan o leen esta palabra. sexso, passion o deseo es la confucion que la mayoria de la gente tiene al confundir el sexso por el amor.

Aunque el amor y el sexso se pueden confundir con lo mismo y los dos son atractivos que principian con la vista tambien pueden ser tan diferentes como el dia y la noche o tan similares como el dulce y la azucar pero devemos saver que el sexso sin amor es nadamas que una cosa momentaria que llega tan pronto como se va. Y mas veses que lo que queremos aceptar la persona se olvida de quien fue su pareja sexsual y si acaso la requerda la mayoria de las vezes se recuerda como una pesona repugnante un ser que da asco.

Porque la verdad es que el sexso sin amor disminulle, destrulle y en casos hasta mata contrallendo enfermedades sexuales, destrullendo

matrimonies y dejando hijos con una vida frustreada dejandolos con solo un padre o una madre .

Esta claro es que el Amor no es una cosa rapida se lleva tiempo para cultivarse y por lo general cominesa con una Amistad o companerismo; El amor es un proseso que crese con un sentimiento en lo mas profundo de nuestreo ser. El amor lo sufre todo no facil se quebranta el amor es una entrega total sin reservas confianza de el uno al otro nunca es nomas yo sino nosotros no es envidioso nunca intencionalmente lastima al ser querido nunca disminulle sino al contrario exalto a su ser querido.

Disculpenme pero politicamente tengo que cer incorrect para referirte al significado mas correcto y verdadero que existe para el ser humano a serca del amor el cual se encuentra in la Biblia en primero de Corintios 13: 4-7.

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Lubbock DPS Updated Phone #s and New Driver License Features

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• Victim Services (806) 740-8897 • Main Number (806)740-8700 The new Driver License Office fea•Driver License (806)472-2800 tures technology that allows custom• Highway Patrol and Crash Reports ers to reserve a place in line before (806)740-8995 arriving at the office, via phone, mo• Criminal Investigations (806) bile device or the internet.

740-8736 License or identifications card can •Texas Rangers (806) 740-8975 be renewed online at Texas.gov.

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Public Political Sign Reminders

s the political season approachA es, citizens are reminded of specific rules for political signs out-

side homes and businesses.

Signs bigger than 2 feet by 2 feet could be hazardous for drivers, so signs are required to be at least 10 feet from the road.

Homeowners are asked to keep signs on their property and follow the city code.

City code states: Signs can't exceed 36 square feet in size.

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Luis Avalos: TV Pioneer passes

n January 22, 2014, Luis O Avalos, a most beloved actor/ director passed away in Burbank,

CA surrounded by friends and family. Millions of TV viewers will remember watching Avalos in PBS’s The Electric Company where he appeared in over 650 episodes.

The sudden death of a true Latino pioneer in the entertainment industry and a dear friend and mentor to so many, sent shockwaves throughout the Latino community and within minutes of his passing memories of those who knew him HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIA: An 80th birthday celebration was held in honor of Maria were being shared on Facebook and Rosales by her sons and daughters. Surrounded by family members, including grandchil- social media. dren, great-grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Maria enjoyed a dinner and an evening Born September 2, 1946 in Haof music and dancing. ¡Feliz cumpleaños! vana Cuba Avalos immigrated to New York as an infant with his father Jose Antonio Avalos and Estrella De Leon. He began his television career in his early 20’s on the Emmy and Grammy awardwinning program Electric Company (1972-1977) working alongside actors like Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, and Bill Cosby.

In recent years, Mr. Avalos appeared in Dennis Leoni’s Resurrection Blvd., as Father Mario Reyes.

He has also starred on several series, including Condo (1983) with McLean Stevenson and Julie Car-

FELICIDADES PETE: An 80th birthday celebration was held in honor of musician Pete Morales. Friends and family honored the musician, and original band members reunited to honor Morales.

men as well as Ned Blessing: The Story of My Life and Times (1993).

His guest starring credits include: Soap, Fame, E. R. and NYPD Blue, among many others. He also costarred in films such as The Ringer with Johnny Knoxville in 2005.

More recently, Mr. Avalos worked with Christopher Walken and Sharon Stone in the 2008 film $5 A Day. In 1993 he wrote, directed and produced the award-winning special for the Telemundo Network, El Regalo de Paquito for which he received an Emmy nomination for best director and honors from the Columbus Film Festival and UNICEF. Active in the Latino entertainment community, Mr. Avalos gave generously of his time and leadership to help organizations such as Nosotros, The Ricardo Montalban Foundation, Bilingual Foundation of the Arts, Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival and the Imagen Foundation. He worked tirelessly to help bring about a more diverse and inclusive television and film industry.

But it was in his community that Avalos made the biggest impact among Latinos. In 2000 Avalos

founded The Americas Theatre Arts Foundation in Los Angeles and served as his artistic director.

His musical Paquito's Christmas which premiered at the Los Angeles Theater Center in 1994 became a holiday tradition in Los Angeles earning him a 2002 Imagen Award for Best Theatrical Production. This play would go on to mentor, introduce and provide a place for hundreds of talented Latino actors to work their craft and share the Latino Christmas traditions.

Luis Avalos will be remembered as the talented actor/director he was; a pioneer in the entertainment industry; a loving son to Estrellita (as his mother was known to all); and most of all for the twinkle in his eye, his jokes, his laughter and as the best friend he was to all who knew him.

En Aquellos Dias….

o hace mucho que empeze a N buscar una receta para hacer galletas de pan de polvo.

acuerdo que le dí la invitacion a mi Papá esa tarde cuando llego de la labor y me dice: ” Me la lees, porque está en ingles.” Me dijo: “Si puedo, voy un ratito.” Le dio orgullo porque lo invite. Pero no pudo ir. La comida empezaba a las 6:00 de la tarde y a esa hora el todavia handaba trabajando. Yo tampoco fui esa tarde y ahora me acuerdo de tantos sacrificios que el hizo por nosotros.

Saque mi cajita de recetas y me alle un papel dobladito, lla estaba amarillo de tanto año de estar en la cajita.

Empeze a desdoblarlo y cuando lo habrí, se me vinieron las labrimas. Era una invitación a mi Papá que hicimos cuando estaba en la escuela el 1963. La actividad era una comida que hivamos hacer para todos los papaces para el Dia de los Enamorados (Valentine’s Day). El Note: Rosario Montez Smith clase era clase solo para las mujeres Editor's up en un rancho, and enjoys sharing (home economics) y cada una de no- grew her memories of living in rural West Texas. sotros hicimos las invitaciones. Me

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Remembering Ritchie Valens

ichard Steven Valenzuela' 'R (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), known as Ritchie Valens,

was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens' recording career lasted only eight months. During this time, he had several hits, most notably "La Bamba", which was originally a Mexican folk song. Valens transformed the song into one with a rock rhythm and beat, and it became a hit in 1958, making Valens a pioneer of the Spanish-speaking rock and roll movement.

In early 1959, Valens was traveling the Midwest on a multi-act rockand-roll tour dubbed "The Winter Dance Party." Accompanying him were Buddy Holly, Dion and the Bel-

monts, J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Frankie Sardo. All performers were augmented by Holly's new backup band including Tommy Allsup on guitar, Waylon Jennings on bass and Carl Bunch on drums.

Conditions for the performers on the tour buses were abysmal and bitterly cold. Midwest weather took its toll on the party. Carl Bunch had to be hospitalized with severely frostbitten feet and several others, including Valens and the Big Bopper, caught colds.

The show was split into two acts with Ritchie closing the first act.

After the February 2, 1959 performance in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly, Richardson and Valens flew out of the Mason City airport in a small plane that Holly had chartered. Valens was on the plane because he won

a coin toss.

On February 3, 1959, on what has become known as "The Day the Music Died", Valens died in a small-plane crash in Iowa, a tragedy that also claimed the lives of fellow musicians Buddy Holly and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, as well as pilot Roger Peterson. Valens was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. At 17, Valens was the youngest to die on the flight.

Pete's Barrio Memoir: Mom & Pop Shops w a s As we started to talk we started to niscing about the little stores that we I at St. remember the little mom and pop would visit when we had a nickel or Josephs shops located in the Guadalupe. We some change to spend. Thank you to

the other day and a friend that I have known most of my life was there and she started to ask me where and when I lived in the barrio. I shared that I had lived at 3rd and Ave. J , right behind La Malinche.

remembered Don Pedrito's, located at 2nd and Ave J; then there was Don Julian's, located on the corner of 2nd and Ave K. Then talking about going to Guadalupe Elementary at the old site. We started talking about Huerta's right across the street from the school. And then there was la tienda Cinco de Mayo. We remembered Jimenez, the little store that was located right across the street from St. Josephs. We had a good time remi-

my friend that helped me remember some of the stores. I moved out of the barrio in the mid 60s, but have maintained my roots and connection to my old neighborhood. Even now I drive around the barrio and remember all of the friends that forever are part of my memories.

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during cocktail hour. The evening’s attire will be formal and semi-formal wear. The dance will begin directly following the program.

Proceeds of the event will benefit the scholarship program, which are given to young women seeking a higher education.

HAW is fully committed and prepared to fulfill its goal of granting $20,000 in scholarships again this

year with the help of our generous community Tables are available for $2,500, $1,000, or $500.

No individual tickets will be sold to this event.

For additional questions or to purchase a table, contact Renee Gonzales Davis, Gala Chair, at (806) 441-7687.

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

NORTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE: Board members of Northwest Little League were on hand to register players, recruit coaches, sponsors and encourage little league baseball. Good luck in the new season!

Not Fade Away

Remembering the Day the Music Died eb. 3rd marks F the 55th Anniversary of the

tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson(The Big Bopper). Join the Buddy Holly Center for a two day event celebrating the lives and legacies of three rock and roll legends.

The Buddy Holly Center will

celebrate the lives and legacies of three rock and roll legends. Patrons are invited to the Center on Feb. 3, Mon., for the Day The Music Died, 1 -5 pm, All Ages, Free, Screening of the movie "The Buddy I knew", as well as a guided tour of the museum. The Day The Music Died Reception 3:30 pm. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

For additional info call or go by the Buddy Holly Center at 1801 Crickets Ave., or (806) 775-3560.

HAW Gala to Benefit Scholars

he Hispanic Association of Women (HAW) will host its 8th Annual Winter Gala Scholarship Benefit on Saturday, February 8, from 6:30 – 11 p.m., at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center.

The event will feature a Great Gatsby/ Roaring ‘20s theme. Come and enjoy the music and an upbeat jazz number

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión

World Marriage Day February 9, 2014

orld Marriage Day is an anW nual event, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage En-

including a mass that is offered in grateful recognition of married couples everywhere, with parcounter (the largest Cathoticular attention focused on lic pro-marriage and famithe longest-married couple ly movement in the world). in the Diocese.

It honors and affirms the This year World Marriage vocation of husbands and Day will be on February 9th. wives and the positive imPriests will offer blessings to pact of their dedicated exmarried couples at their reample on society, families, spective parishes. communities, Church, and For more info, contact KOC FREETHROW EVENT: Dedicated volunteers of KOC Council take time to nation.

Richard or Elaine Ybarra, pose at their annual free throw basketball event, which benefits youth, and promotes good Each year on World Mar806-792-3943 ext. 231/232 health. riage Day, the Diocese of or familylife@catholiclubLubbock's Marriage and Family bock.org Life office arranges various events

Churches to hold Valentine Day events

alentine’s Day is a time when V couples make the extra effort to express their love for each other.

LAS GUADALUPANAS SCHOLARSHIPS: Autumn Harvey, center, a graduate of Anton High School, received a $500 scholarship from St. Michael's Guadalupanas organization. She is the daughter of Mauricio and Susie Harvey, and granddaughter of Genaro and Emma Reyes. She is attending West Texas A & M University in Canyon. Pictured are Marina Castillo (left) President of the organization; and Janie Ledesma (right).

Chocolates, roses, mushy cards and big stuffed teddy bears all find their way into the hands of love-struck men and women.

It is said that love is a powerful thing and it’s true. But Valentine’s Day is not just a time to say “I love you.” It also can be a time when married couples within the church come together to celebrate their place in the framework of the Body of Christ. Godly marriages are an inspiration to those who either desire to be married or are just beginning their marriage journey. And it is the Godly marriages of the church that will be able to teach both natural and spiritual children about the importance of an “until death do us part” covenant relationship.

A great way to celebrate the love holiday is to attend one of the following events that cater to church couples, and can be both a blessing and a reward for everyone involved.

WOMEN'S CONFERENCE focusing on Family Values, will be held Feb. 8, 2014, from 12 to 4 pm at St. Josephs Lubbock, located at 102 N. Ave P. Lunch is provided. FREE. For more info please call Sister Leonor at (806)765-9935.

PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING is February 8, the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita - patron saint of slavery victims. You can help by asking your priest to include a prayer intention for victims and survivors of human trafficking during the February 8/9 weekend Masses.

To schedule an information session or a film screening in your parish, contact Tricia Vowels -tvowels@sbcglobal.net

(If reserved by February 12) Saint John Neumann, 22nd & Frankford. $15 at the door. $75/private room for up to 8 guests. Babysitting for kids 10 & under. RSVP to youth director Jenna Chang-832-659-1049, or jgchang1@gmail.com

STEWARDSHIP WEBINAR – February 11, 3-4 p.m.: Stewardship and the Hispanic Culture. Presented by Coni Perez How do we teach the Stewardship message to our Hispanic population? Hear how the parish of St. Luke invites, educates, and integrates their parishioners to help them become good stewards and participants in the Shallowater Saint Valentine’s parish family. Register here: https://student.

Dinner Friday, February 14 @ 6 gototraining.com/r/3805593715972510720. page 2 of registration: insert promo code p.m., Saint Philip Benizi, 10th & J, On February for FREE attendance, or visit the Shallowater. 12-14 oz. rib-eye steak calendar on www.catholicstewardshiplubdinner and drinks. $20/person. Lim- bock.org for more event details

ited seating – RSVP by February PATRICK"S 12 to Belinda-806-239-2556, Car- ST. BINGO AND AUCmen-777-4451, or Alice-786-5329.

Knights Of Columbus "Joe Carrillo Scholarship Dance" Sat., Feb. 15, from 8 pm till 12 am at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1619 Erskine Ave. Cost is $15 per couple, or $8 for individuals. For more info, please call Fred Morales at 806-2398017, or Joe Leos at 806-787-4506.

TION NIGHT that will take place on Saturday Feb. 15, 2014, from 7-9 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church Hall,1603 Cherry Ave. Please come and join us for a fun filled evening. Concession will be open. We will also hold an auction during intermission. For more info call (806) 765-5123.

LEVELLAND COUPLES’ REFor couples preparing for marriage Slaton Sweetheart Sizzler Satur- TREAT and for those couples who wish to renew day, February 15 @ 7 p.m., “Nifty and refresh their marriages. Saint Michael Fifties” theme. Steak dinner, drinks, Church, Levelland, February 28-March 1. fantastic silent and live auctions. Cost is $75/couple. For more information, Saint Joseph Hall, 21st & Division, contact Deacon Juan Cavazos or Joanna Slaton. Gary Nix and West Texas Perez at 806-894-2268.

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DIA DE LA CANDELARIA (Candlemas) Feb. 2 An occasion for celebrations in many Hispanic homes and churches.

LEVELLAND SAINT MICHAEL 29th ANNUAL SAUSAGE FESTIVAL – February 9, with dinner served 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Plates -$9/ adults, $5/kids 12 & under. Carryouts available. Bulk sausage-$4.75/lb. Live & silent Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance auctions. Raffle for 2014 Toyota Tundra-$5/ February 14, 6-10 p.m. (dinner ticket. Buy at church office, day of festival. served) 7-11 p.m. (dance). $12/person Information-894-2268.

Red Carpet Valentine’s Dinner February 7, at 7 p.m., TTU Frazier Pavillion, 6th & Boston. Tickets $40 per person. Entertainment, dinner, ALTAR SERVERS: Young altar servers participated in the Día de la Virgen festivities doorprizes, and dancing. Contact Church of the Nations for reservalearning the culture, and witnessing the faith of many. tions at 744-2484. will provide music. $30/person with dinner, or $15 for the dance alone.

San Ramon Annual Valentine’s Tickets are limited-get here early.

Day Dance Friday, Feb. 14th, 7 pm12 am.-Knights of Columbus, FM 1585, ½ mile east of Slide Rd. Music Radio Catolica Mundial

by DJ Speedy Productions. Food, raffle and prizes. Cost is $20 per couple at the door, $15 per couple in advance & $10 for individuals. Call 863-2201 for more information.

Saint Valentine’s Dinner February 14, 6:30 p.m., Catholic Renewal Center Guadalupe Room, 4620 4th Street, Lubbock. Seating is limited to 30 couples. Reserve your place

by February 7. Contact Richard & Elaine, 806-792-3943 ext 231 or ST. PHILIP BENIZI ALTAR SERVERS: Young Catholics took time to pose for a familylife@catholiclubbock.org.

No cost, but a love offering will be photo before the procession held annually that honors La Virgen de Guadalupe. taken.

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PASTORS & YOUTH DIRECTORS – Theology of the Body for Teens is a dynamic faith formation program for teens and pre-teens. Using a great mix of stories, real-life examples, activities, prayers, and relevant references to the culture, it goes beyond traditional chastity programs by connecting the two hottest topics on the planet-God and sex--in language they understand.

To schedule a retreat in your parish or deanery, or for more information, please contact Elizabeth Trevino@806-780-6853 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 IN SPANISH now at St. Elizabeth University Parish each Sunday at 2 pm.

Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic Church, located

Memoriam/memorial Theodora Cantu Lira, 87 passed away on Jan. 13, 2014. Theodora was born on April 1,1926 in Robert Lee, Texas to Jose and Delores Cantu. In 1950 she met her future husband, Rudolph Perales Lira at Reese Air Force Base.

They were married in December of that year by Rev. Paul Mason, Assistant Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lubbock. Theodora was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Andrew Lira; sisters, Eustacia Solis and Juanita Ramos; brothers, Eugenio,Domingo,Mike and Sammy. She was employed by Texas Tech University as a Housekeeping supervisor from 1970-75. She was a founding member of Primera Igelsia Bautista and Mission Bautista Parkway Hispana both located in Lubbock. Upon retirement from the Air Force her family moved to Lubbock, in 1970. She is survived by daughter, Dr. Dora Salazar and husband Alfredo; son Rudy Lira his wife Rosana; and son David Lira and wife Nancy.

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Erica Ysasaga, 27, and Jocelyn Maldonado, 3, passed away on Jan. 10, 2014.

Erica was born on May 28, 1986, in Lubbock and Jocelyn was born on June 19, 2010, also in Lubbock. They were also preceded in death by their husband/father, Jesse, Jr. on Jan. 10, 2014, a daughter/ sister, Faith Hope Maldonado; parents/ grandparents, Amos Ysasaga and Hope Madrid; and grandmother, Beatrice Madrid.

Survivors include a son/brother, Jesse Maldonado III; a daughter/sister, Priscilla Maldonado; four sisters/aunts, Priscilla Madrid, Leticia Madrid, Amanda Ysasaga and Christina Ysasaga; a brother/uncle, Rene Madrid; grandfather, Juan Madrid; three uncles and five aunts. Jocelyn is also survived by paternal grandparents, Jesse Maldondo, Sr. (Gloria) and Rebecca Alvarado.

Kenneth Vincent Kenny Boy Thiel, 57, of Lubbock passed away on Dec. 31, 2013. He was born on April 21, 1956 in Lubbock to Kenneth Fabian and Janet Thiel. He married Rosanna Cantu on July 9, 2004. Kenny was well liked in the community. He was well known for having a big loving heart. Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Fabian Thiel, on May 6, 2001; and a sister-in-law, Rachel CantuMontemayor, on June 3, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Rosanna Thiel; two sons, Tanner and wife Cara Thiel, and Joseph Rosales; three daughters, T'Nae Thiel, Teagan and husband Chad Spears, and Celeste Rosales; four brothers, Charles Chuck and wife Romana Thiel, James Jim and wife Kim, Thomas Tom and wife Kimberly, and William Bill and wife Lynn; two sisters, Mary Kay and husband Luke Cope, and Michele and husband Trey Farrell; his mother, Janet Thiel; grandson, great-nephew, and a host of nieces, nephews and family.

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

Adela V. Gonzalez, 39, of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014. She was born on Sept. 23, 1974 in Hale Center to the late Edward and Frances Villarreal. She married Oscar Gonzalez in 1999 in Lubbock. She had worked for Tech Cafe as a waitress. She was a Catholic and a lifelong resident of Lubbock. She was preceded in death by a sister, Stella Villarreal in 1974; a daughter, Audrey Ann Marie Adame; and a day before her death, her mother, Frances Garcia, on Jan. 10, 2014. Survivors include her husband, Oscar Gonzalez of Lubbock; four sons, Gabino Villarreal, Jimmy Adame, Oscar Gonzalez, and Jonathan Gonzalez all of Lubbock; two brothers, Edward Villarreal of Las Cruces, N.M. and Mike Villarreal of Lubbock; and two grandchildren.

Frances Garcia, 65, of Lubbock passed away on Jan. 10, 2014.

She was born on Aug. 23, 1948 in Lorenzo, Texas to the late Mauricio and Maria Castilleja.

She married Edward Villarreal in 1971 in Hale Center. He preceded her in death in 1982. She was a Catholic. She had worked for Grinnell Products and Levines. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Adela V. Gonzalez, on Jan. 11, 2014, and Stella Villarreal in 1974; a brother, Victor Castilleja; a sister, Lupe Janices; and a granddaughter, Audrey Ann Marie Adame, in 1993. Survivors include two sons, Edward Villarreal of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Mike Villarreal of Lubbock, three brothers, Jose Angel Castilleja of Lubbock, Tony Castilleja and Johnny Castilleja both of Cotton Center, three sisters, Maria Puente of Lorenzo, Martina Juarez of Petersburg and Santos Lara of Houston, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Jesse Maldonado, Jr. of Lubbock passed away on Jan. 10, 2014.

Jesse was born on Dec. 13, 1984. He worked for Felipe Pesina, Jr. Painting Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erica Ysasaga; two daughters, Jocelyn and Faith Maldonado; and his maternal grandparents, Samuel, Sr. and Aurora Alvarado.

Survivors include his mother, Rebecca Alvarado; a son, Jesse Maldonado III; a daughter, Priscilla Maldonado; two sisters, Kimberly Maldonado and Jessica Maldonado; three brothers, Lorenzo, Jesse June and Johnny Maldonado; and paternal grandfather, Marcelo Maldonado, Sr.; aunts and uncles, Ruben and Norma Ramirez, Bobby and Irene Ramirez, Samuel and Debra Alvarado, and Danny and David Alvarado; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Elvia Aguilar, 54, of Lubbock passed away on Jan. 7, 2014. Elvia was born on Jan. 7, 1960, to Pablo Aguilar and Tomasa G. Aguilar, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Martin Martinez; and siblings, Pablo G. Aguilar Jr., Robert Aguilar, Juan G. Aguilar, Elia A. Ortiz, and Edna A. Carrizales; son, Christopher A. Gonzales; grandchildren, Abigail, Stephen, Sean, and Shane Gonzales; great-granddaughter, Heaven Gonzales.

Fidencia Castro passed away on Jan. 21, 2014. She was born Dec. 27, 1928, in Karnes City, Texas. Her parents Severo and Concepcion Rodriguez-Silva were an American farming family that grew cotton. As a result of the Great Depression, they lost their land and were forced to join many families across the nation and become migrant workers. Despite the challenges, she committed to memory the wealth of love that overflowed from her family. She married Juan E. Castro Nov. 11, 1946. They moved to Lubbock in 1959. In 1970, the family experienced Francisco Aguero, 57, of the Lubbock tornado that demolished their Lubbock passed away home. They moved away temporarily, and on Jan. 2, 2014. He was returned in 1972. They had 14 children and born on Oct. 31, 1956, in also raised two grandchildren, Vivian and Zacatecas, Mexico. FranMichelle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan; her daughters, Dianita, cisco married Mary Rios Geneva Perez, Dianne Castro; and a son, on Dec. 22, 1975, in LubCharlie. She enjoyed playing bingo. Her fabock. He worked for Mike vorite flower was the Texas bluebonnet. In Elliott Construction for 2009 she was selected as Grandmother of many years. Francisco the Year by Zeta Phi Beta. She is survived was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catho- by sons, John, Daniel, David, Mike Castro; lic Church. Mr. Aguero enjoyed playing pool. and daughters, Janie Castañeda, Mary RoFrancisco is survived by his wife, Mary; his driguez, Melissa Perez, Connie, Julia, and children, Greg Medellin and Amber Zuniga. Melinda Castro. She had 38 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nine greatHe is also survived by four grandchildren; his 53 father, Alberto Aguero; his brothers, Lucia- great-grandchildren. no, Aaron, Alberto, Luis and David Aguero; Anastacio Garza his sisters, Concepcion, Maria Felicitas and Jr., 53, of Lubbock Victoria Aguero. Mr. Aguero also leaves peacefully behind several nieces and nephews. Fran- away on Jan. 13,passed 2014. cisco was preceded in death by his mother, Anastacio was born on Magdalena Aguero (1997), and one brother, June 27, 1960, in LubAlejandro Aguero (1997). bock. Mr. Garza married Carol Martinez on Dec. To everything there is a season, 16, 1988, in Las Vegas.

Anastacio honorably a time to every purpose under served his country as a U.S. Marine. He is the sun… ECCL 3:18. survived by his wife, Carol; and daughters, Leann, Raquel, Amber and Ashley. He is also survived by his siblings, Paul, Roy, DaRachelle Reyna Al- vid, Rosemary, Delia, Rosa; and his father, varez, 33, of Lubbock Anastacio Garza Sr.; and five grandchildren. passed away on Jan. 15, 2014. Rachelle was Raul G. Arroyos, born on Dec. 1, 1980, to 54, of Lubbock passed James and Irene Reyna away on Jan. 11, 2014. in Lubbock, Texas. She He was born on Nov. attended Monterey High 7, 1959 to Guadalupe School. Rachelle was and Rebecca Arroyos deeply devoted to her in Del Rio, Texas. Smifamily. She loved her lie enjoyed working on children and her childhood sweetheart, and painting cars, and Tino Alvarez. Her love for family was shown spending time with famthrough her nurturing spirit; it was always her ily, especially his granddesire for everyone to be taken care of. Her vibrant and loving personality caused her kids. He was known for his amazing smile. to gain many friends through life. She was Those left to cherish his memory are his employed with Suddenlink as a Sales Rep- loving daughter, Bridgette A. Zapata; his resentative. Rachelle loved the Lord, and it son-in-law, Ray Zapata; and his beautiful was her faith that allowed her to remain posi- grandchildren, Ray Jr., Elexiz, AnnaCeli, tive and always have hope, even through the Sebastian, and Christian Zapata. He is also darkest days. She was preceded in death leaving behind his two brothers, Lupe and by her father, James Reyna. She leaves to Hector, and four sisters, Nora, Norma, Nelda cherish her loving memories: husband, Tino and Nancy.

Alvarez; children, Xavier Alexander, Ariah Nicole, Jordan Josiah, and Adrian Jaime Al- Juan Atencio, Sr. varez; mother, Irene Reyna; siblings, Chris Big Juan, 66, of LubReyna, James Reyna, Cecile Reyna San- bock passed away on chez, and Vanessa Reyna.

Jan. 14, 2014. Juan was born March 15, 1947, in Santa Cruz, N.M., to Rosario Lopez Manuel and Natividad AtPerez, 41, of Lubbock encio. He married Chrispassed away Friday, Dec. tina Sanchez on Nov. 24, 27, 2013, at University 1973, in Albuquerque.

Medical Center. Rosario He established RAM Enterprises in 1979 was born Sept. 25, 1971, in Lubbock, Texas. He was a member of in Lubbock to Manuel and the Catholic Church. Loved ones include Elida Lopez. She graduhis wife, Christina; son, Juan Atencio II and ated from Dunbar High wife Melissa; daughter, Antoinette Salas and School in 1990 and later married Dennis Perez in Lubbock. She was husband Juan; daughter, Barbara Moreno a strong, loving, humble woman who loved and husband Fernado; son-in-law, Chester to spend time with her family and children. Jump, all of Lubbock; son, Johnny Atencio She is survived by her husband, Dennis and wife Sonya; son, Joe Atencio of AlbuPerez; one daughter, Dayla Denise Diaz of querque, N.M.; brother, Joe Atencio; sisters, Lubbock; one son, Jvon Lorenzo Diaz of Ruth Moore, Ramona Atencio, Alva GoodLubbock; her father, Manuel Lopez of Lub- man, and Dolores Sanchez; sixteen grandbock; two brothers, Jose Manuel Lopez children; and three great-grandchildren. H and Juan Manuel Lopez, both of Lubbock; six sisters, Graciela L. Arroyos, Maria Ascencion Lopez, Irma Linda Machado, Dora Alicia Lopez, Angelica Ponce, Crystal Marie Lopez, all of Lubbock; one grandson, Daniel Even though I walk through the valley of Alexander Camacho Jr. She was preceded the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ in death by her mother, Elida R. Lopez.

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Memorials

Memorial

Alcario Garcia

Happy Valentine's Day Although you are gone, memories of your remain. Everyday we miss you always and forever. We wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Mary Lou & the Kids Memorial

Elizabeth Martinez Rodriquez

January 31, 1963 to June 10, 2013 Miss you soo very much, going through a lot of heartache.

The world without you, can be so cruel...I will always be in love with you.

I never knew my heart could feel this pain, but the memories I cherish will never keep us apart.

Happy Belated Birthday and Happy Valentines Day My Love!

Love always, Arturo Rodriquez Jr. Memorial

Ernesto Martinez Sr.

January 5, 1925 to Feb. 5, 2010 We your family miss you in the house where you used to be We wanted so much to keep you, but God willed it not to be Now you are in God's keeping. You suffer no more pain.

So pray for us O dearest Father that He may bless our lonely home, where once you dwelt therein.

And pray that God might give us strength, for no-one knows but only He that treasure we have lost.

And dear God take care of him until we meet again.

Love always, Your wife - Julia L. Martinez Your daughter and son- Julia and Arthur Your grandkids - Michelle & Ruben, and Jennifer & Q; and, Your great-grandchildren Ernie, Jaden, Esteban, and Matthew

February Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Heavenly Father, thank You for empowering me to live in victory and freedom. Today, I choose life by choosing to declare Your Word. Help me, by Your Spirit, to always plant seeds of life and blessing into my future. In Jesus’ Name.

Amen.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ DĂ­a de la Virgen Procession - Part II

Sisters in Christ enjoyed the beautiful day abd procession.

Daughter and mom beaming and enjoying the cultural event.

Amigos celebrando la Virgen de Guadalupe.

Particpants of all ages attend the procession.

Cowboys showing some muscle and were ready for action!

The Texans demonstrating their team spirit.

LYFL Superbowl - Part II

J.R. Castilleja and his son take time from working for a quick photo.

Many families were present and ready to support their players and the LYFL teams.

Knights of Columbus New Year's Eve Dance

Gloria & J.L Rodriguez smiling pretty!

Smile Rey! And Happy New Year!

Couples brought in the new year with friends and dancing.

Joe and Yolanda Salas take a picture before they head to the dance floor.

Raymond and Sandra Adame enjoy the festivities.

Audelia Urias and Carlos Benavides pose for the camera on the dance floor.

Ringing in 2014 - Lubbock Style

Gilbert and Eva Estrada prepare for the countdown.

Happy New Year! Showing of their crowns and ready to bring in the new year with friends.

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Amigos Health Fair 2014

Different tests were adminsitered for free.

Staff were on site ready to teach about labels, and offer lots of nutrition info and tips.

Participants posed for the camera as they enjoy the festivities.

A health fair for the entire family!

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

Cheering on the free throw participants.

Destiny Arenas poses with Coach Arenas and Mario Ybarra.

Isiah Alcozer and Alizae Torres were some of the participants.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla

Lauren and Analicia take a quick picture as they enjoy their fruit.

MLK Awards of Distinction

Eric and Maria Strong were present.

L.E. Anderson, Frank Garcia, and Brian Anderson.

Sheila Harris with her dad T.J. Patterson who was looking great!

Catching up after the award ceremony and posing for the camera.

An Evening Out in Lubbock

Mr. & Mrs. Garcia saying 'Hi" to friends.

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Celebrating friendship and enjoying the festivities.

Beaming with happiness as they welcome in the New Year.

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Mary Ann & Ruben John Garcia say cheese!

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y Aquí Women's Retreat at Our Lady of Guadalupe

Trina Garcia, Isabel Segovia, Desiree Morales, and Veronica Delacruz, organizers catered to the participants. (Photos by Amaris Garcia)

Mary Deanda, Jennie Thornton, Millie Thornton, and Gina Robles and que bellesa - what beauties!

Carmen Lopez, Christina Quintana, Tina Mendez, and Abbie Rodriguez took time for some posing before a lunch break.

¡Amigas por vida! Bianca Lozano, Adela Brito, Gabriela Saldana, and Leticia Oriegas smiling for the camera.

Juana Nunez, Ramona Franco, and Geneva Ortiz were attendees of the retreat.

The retreat attracted women of different generations, Marissa Gonzales, Veronica Robles, Maria Perez, and Maira Tovias.

Retiro Para Mujeres 2014

Margaret Salazar, Guadalupe Vuevas, Rebecca Gonzales, and Janet Arias made it a girls day in Christ. (Photos by Amaris Garcia)

Dora Perez, Reyna Perez, and Alice Cuevas smiled for the camera after listening to the speakers.

Taking a quick picture before they continue catching up with friends.

Celebrating Christmas with friends.

Enjoying the Christmas festivities.

Friends and family members attended the annual Christmas dinner.

Martha and Marciano Morales prepare to cut some pata negra at the open house.

Lots of Canadian geese visiting Lubbock lakes.

Mariachis on hand to serenade loved ones.

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LULAC #263 Annual Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner - Part II

Aquí y Alla

Celebrating with family and friends.

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St. Michael's New Year's Eve Party

Mr. & Mrs. Epifanio Guerra were some of the many attendees. (Photos by Rosario Smith)

Benjamin and Tiana smiling for the camera.

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Castillo enjoyed the last minutes of 2013.

Ramiro and Joanna Perez celebrated their 2nd anniversary at the new years party.

Pancho Claus Visit to Maggie Trejo - Part II

Keeping themselves entertained as they wait for Pancho Claus.

Taking a quick picture with Pancho Claus after she tells him what she wants for Christmas.

Passing out little treats to all of the children at the event.

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Children were excited to receive gifts from Pancho Claus and all of the volunteers.

Mariachi Music with TTU Los Matadores y Grupo Oro de Lubbock High

Dr. Juan Muñoz and his son attended the event celebrating mariachi music at Texas Tech.

Sue & Albert Hernandez attended the annual UMC Gala.

Many parents and family members were excited to support their children and grandchildren performing on campus.

Ysidro Gutierrez was among the group who demonstrated their point by dressing in Duck Dynasty garb at the city council meeting discussing public comment time.

Dr. Lauryn Salazar was introduced as a faculty member in the Music department, as well as the new director of Texas Tech's Mariachi program. Her parents were on hand to support her.

The Martinez family is an advocate of Lubbock High and Texas Tech mariachi programs who performed together.

Joe Leos join Christy Martinez-Garcia on the Latino Lubbock segment of Trends and Friends. Along with the daily hosts of the show.

Jennifer Posadas and her son Joaquin proving that you are never too small to wear a sombrero.

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Sports/deportes

Texas Sports Report With Mando Reyna

he February T cold has not let us go yet so let’s

SUPERBOWL GIVEAWAY WINNERS: Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carillo of Lubbock were the winners of the Big Game XLVIII giveaway by Latino Lubbock Magazine and Pinnochio's Pizza. The couple received snack foods, pizza, beverages, decorations, and party favors to enjoy the game. Thanks you to all those who submitted entries. Look for more upcoming giveaways on our Facebook page. Posing with the couple was Amaris Garcia, Latino Lubbock Magazine Youth Editor.

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Take a walk around Rip Griffin Park this month and the sound of wood cracking will not be the trees weighed down by the weather, but the sweet sound of batting practice as Tech has officially started their baseball season. Opening day this year is on Valentines Day the 14th, but don’t expect these guys to swap candy or cards with the visiting Hoosiers. It will be a four game stand with the first game starting at 2 p.m. and then a doubleheader on Saturday.

They finish it with the Sunday noon match up as they wait for their next opponent that following Friday.

They squeeze in BYU on the 24th before they travel down south to play Stephen F. Austin on the 27th.

The popular Minute Maid Classic in Houston is the way they finish out this month but this season is a little different than the last for Coach Tadlock.

Remember that some ranked this class as high as 24th last year, but let’s not fool ourselves into think-

ing the 16 new players will be the anchors for this team. Although the new guys will contribute right away, they will certainly need senior Jake Barrios to pick up where he left off last season batting almost .300 and All American Eric Gutierrez to continue his iron man streak from 2013 when he didn’t miss a single game.

What will also be interesting to see are the two Lubbock products start their college careers here at Tech.

Stephen Smith from Frenship, Ryan Moseley from Lubbock Cooper are part of the golden nine freshmen that join the 2014 squad with six of them listed as pitchers. If they will be developed as such remains to be seen, but we can be certain Coach T will find some way to utilize them.

Congratulations to the Lady Mustangs as they enter the playoff fray this month after another impressive season. As of deadline time it was still not clear where the Lady Plainsmen will be seeded in the playoffs, since they had to win at least three of their last five to get a high seed.

Two of those teams were Frenship, Hereford and they can’t overlook the ever-tough Plainview at their place who also qualified, but it looks like as of now they will have a solid mid to high spot in this year’s playoff

race.

Bowl Champions team. The 1993 season had seen him return from a disabling knee injury that prematurely ended his 1992 season. After the 1993 season Bill was selected by his teammates to receive the Ed Block Courage Award for successfully overcoming his injury. In 1995, Bill was named by the fans and his team-mates the "Unsung Hero" award, which is given to one player from each NFL team. He has also been the recipient of the Dallas

All Sports Association Courage Award. Bill was selected to the All-Madden Team for twelve years in a row and made the roster of the MaddenSummerall "ALL DALLAS COWBOY TEAM" and the Madden Hall of Fame.

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Former Dallas Cowboy to speak at 18th Annual Outback Steak Dinner he Lubbock T Boys & Girls Club has announced

that Bill Bates, former Dallas Cowboy , will be their guest speaker at the 18th Annual Outback Steak Dinner, March 6th.

He was a member of the 1992, 1993 and 1995 Super

Regional Golden

Gloves set for Feb. 7, 8, 9

ptimist Boy's & O Girl's Warriors Boxing team member Mariah Leon returned from Reno, Nevada where she won the USA Boxing National Championship and earned a spot on the USA Boxing I nt e r n a t io n a l Team. She will be invited to the USA Olympic Training Center later this year and will represent the United States against the other countries. She won the National Leon will be competing locally at the Texas State Regional Golden Gloves Tournament on Feb. 7th and the 8th at the MCM

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Shallowater, Frenship have also entered the fray but before we move on, notice the men’s teams that have also made it. Coronado again stands tall with the Plainsmen exceeding expectations, more of our expectations than their own, and Lubbock west, better known as Frenship, have established themselves as the teams to beat once again this season.

Seems like this area keeps improving and growing in the hoops world, and hopefully they can show the rest of the state that this area has arrived.

In a final thought the Tech men’s team has shown grit in conference play so far, making some teams sweat it out to the end. They still have this month to try to get a middle seed for the Big 12 tournament and with four home games remaining all being televised, we can see if they can continue to grow and turn those close games into wins. Keep an eye on the Kansas game on the 18th, that’s one team that they seem to surprise every so often. Embrace the cold the heat is turning up.

Elagante Ballroom, at 8th & Ave. Q. Mariah will be pursuing her 2nd National title in the Golden Gloves.

Several notable boxers in the West Texas Area will be competing and this is one of the few times, that the Lubbock area will get to see them all at the same time.

The Golden Gloves will be held on Friday Feb. 7th and Sat. Feb. 8th at 7:30 PM. Sunday Feb. 9th Will be at 1:00 PM. The event will be at the new MCM Elegante Hotel and Suites located at 801-Ave. Q.

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Pico

Monthly Magazine

Amaris Garcia, Youth Editor & Christy Martinez-Garcia FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Love's Books & Loves Its Readers!!!!!

the Gallo

VALENTINE’S DAY CROSSWORD

Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster).

He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for dia de San Valentin, Valentine’s Day. Color and decorate the heart below and send it to your parents or friends. His prima (cousin) Jita la Gallita (little hen), esta hacendo algunas decoraciones para la mesa.

President’s Day Meet two famous presidents Presidents’ Day is celebrated in February to honor two of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. The holiday is celebrated in the United States on the third Monday in February.

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. When he was born, America was not a nation yet. It belonged to England, a country across the ocean. People in America didn’t want to belong to England so they fought a war to become a separate country. George Washington was an American general in the war. America won the war and picked a new name for itself: The United States of America. George Washington was elected to be its first President.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12 in 1809. Things were different then. When Abe was a boy, he lived in a log cabin. A log cabin is a small house made out of logs cut from trees. His father cut down the trees and made the cabin.

There were no electric lights in the cabin.

Young Abe read books by firelight and drew with charcoal on a shovel. Abe’s family was poor. Often he went barefoot because he didn’t have any shoes.

When Abraham Lincoln grew up, he studied hard and became a lawyer. Then he was elected to be a law-maker. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States.

Read a book about the 1st & 16th presidents.

Jita is making homeade Valentine Cards and you can too!

VALENTINE’S WORD