February Latino Lubbock Vol 10, Issue

Volume 10, Issue 2, February/febrero 2016

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"Sweethearts en Español" Design by Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover features our take on the popular Sweetheart candy that showcase messages of love also known as conversation hearts. In keeping with tradition, Sweethearts have been made from the same simple recipe since 1902, when they were first introduced. And while the words have changed to meet modern time, they remain a symbol of love of sweet love. I could never find these in Spanish, although now available in many languages, so we share some Spanish terms of endearment on our cover. These candies remind me of being a child on Valentine's Day and receiving the little boxes and being more interested in reading the candy than eating it. And, as we enter this month of February, I pray that you are blessed to be in love. Much like a box of candy, may the words of love fill your days...

“You may have good ideas on the economy, but the community won’t hear them if you’re in the wrong place on immigration” - Hector Sanchez, chair of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda

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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.

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Word from the Publisher

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Opinion

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Politics

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Opportunity/Business

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Health/Salud

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Education/Youth

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Si se puede - Jaime Escalante

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Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

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Texas Sports Report with Mando Reyna

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s we prepare for Valentines Day, I reflected on those I love. My husband, a God send, and my daughter - a blessing from God. I thank Him daily for including them in my life plan.

As a young woman, I can recall believing that I would never get married or have kids, rather I wanted to be career driven. I was ambitious, but God had a different plan, and one that I'm glad I submitted to.

Like any mother or wife, we have to know how to keep balance at home. Sometimes we have to offer tough love, and at other times we have to be tender in approach. But we do this to meet the best needs of the ones we love.

I have other loves with the most important being my love for God. Often I'm told that it is unprofessional not to include Him in my public image or in professional conversations, which surprises me. But as I respect differences, I ask they do the same for me because in all I do, say, achieve - I will give Him the Glory!

You see, I truly don't believe that I would be doing what I love, or having the family I have, and giving my all to my community if it were not for God. I had to give up my own ways, and follow God's way to be where I am today. Not always easy, because like small children we can be stubborn, but necessary as we choose to live in Him. I share the following Bible verse with you to help make my point...

"Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ."—Ephesians 5:21 Worship on Sunday can be inspiring and uplifting. Worship in everyday life can be exhilarating. Worship in our relationships can be transformational. But such worship always requires that we give up our own ways, our own wills, and our own wants and learn to live for another.

If we truly live with Christ Jesus as our Lord, we will live as he did; we will submit to others to serve them for their good and to meet their needs.

Sometimes that means being tender. Other times that means being tough.

But it always means living for them to God's glory.

Today, as you prepare the lunches, remind someone to pick up their socks, or to clean their room, pay bills, discipline your child - quickly remind them that you love them. And amidst the tough words, throw in a smile to remind yourself how blessed you are.

I'm blessed to do what I love, and love what I do in preparing Latino Lubbock Magazine each month for you. We're celebrating our 10th year!

And like anything, it has not always been easy. We've had our ups and downs, but through it all we have remained committed to the community.

Sometimes what we do has embraced, and equally sometimes gone unnoticed, but like love, our commitment remains true. Thank you for believing in us. What I share is truly a reflection of my love for my community.

I ask that you value all the content and take in the information we share.

As each month I share my character, my passion, and my commitment.

Heard this quote and wanted to share it with you because if you want to know me, read Latino Lubbock Magazine ~ “La pluma es la lengua de la mente (the pen is the tongue of the mind).”

That said, we want to be a tool for you. We remind you to pull out your voter registration card, get informed on the issues, and prepare to get involved in the democratic process - prepare to vote.

This month's issue includes Valentine's Day activities. We even share local dates of the Buddy Holly observance. In addition, 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. There is truly something for everyone in Latino Lubbock Magazine.

On World Marriage Day, Feb. 14, 2016, we wish you much happiness in your own marriage, and to those single looking for love.... pray. Your soulmate is part of God's plan and soon will cross your path.

Finally, may God Bless you and your family and place favor over you in 2016. Again, thank you for believing in, 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” Celebrating 10 Years of Commitment to our Community

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Pope Francis will visit Mexico in February

ope Francis will visit some of P the most marginalized communities in Mexico and seek to

bring hope to a country suffering from crime, corruption and inequality when he visits Feb. 12-17.

Francis will stop in six cities, including two in the state of Chiapas and -- across from El Paso, Texas -Ciudad Juárez, which just five years ago was considered the "murder capital of the world" as drug cartels disputed a trafficking corridor.

The pope said in November that he wanted to visit cities where St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI never went. But he said he will stop at the capital of Mexico City to pray at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. "But if it wasn't for Our Lady," he wouldn't go there, he had told reporters.

The pope will fly out of and return to Mexico City each day after celebrating Mass at the basilica on the second day of his trip.

Over the following four days, he will visit a pediatric hospital in the capital as well as families and indigenous communities in the southernmost state of Chiapas, Mexico's poorest state, which gained worldwide attention for the 1990s Zapatista rebellion.

NCR's Vatican correspondent, Joshua J. McElwee, will be traveling with the pope. NCR will have additional reporters in Chiapas and Ciudad Juárez during the trip. Watch for coverage on http://ncronline.org/ feature-series/francis-mexico and a full report in the next print issue.

Francis will visit young people and religious in Morelia, celebrate Mass on the Mexican-U.S. border in Ciudad Juárez and visit its infamous Cereso state prison, where at least

20 people were killed during riots in 2009 triggered by rival gangs among the prisoners.

"We are certain that the presence of the Holy Father will confirm us in the faith, hope and charity and will help the church move ahead in its permanent mission," the Mexican bishops' conference said in a Dec. 12 statement. "It will encourage believers and nonbelievers and commit us to the construction of a just Mexico, with solidarity, reconciliation and peace."

Fr. Oscar Enríquez, parish priest and director of the Paso del Norte Human Rights Center in Ciudad Juárez, told Catholic News Service that Juárez is often seen as an example of overcoming extreme violence.

"The pope always looks for the peripheries. Juárez is the periphery of Mexico and it's a place migrants pass through."

Fr. Patricio Madrigal, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in the Michoacán city of Nueva Italia, said that by visiting Morelia, the pope "wants to be closer to an area beaten down by violence. He wants to bring comfort and also closeness."

The pope's meeting with young people and religious in Morelia is important, Madrigal said, as the church there works to keep kids out of the cartels, provide priests with support, and "strengthen us in the faith and our work in attending to victims of violence."

Priests in the rugged Tierra Caliente region there had lent moral and spiritual support to vigilantes arming themselves to run off a drug cartel in 2013.

Francis "wants to give young people a message of hope and that they stay away from the temptation of violence," Madrigal said.

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Nine individuals will be selected in the following categories: Education, Medical, Business Owner, Professional, First Responder, Military/Veteran, Church, Civic/Volunteer, Media, Arts & Entertainment, Athlete/ Athletics Supporter, College Young Adult, and Youth. In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award will honor an individual who has continuously paved the trail for others.

dent, anonymous panel of judges will determine the recipients.

Applications are available online at www. loshermanosfamilia. org, on the Get Involved page. Or, to request an application, email info@vamosapescarlubbock.com. Deadline is April 22, 2016. Winners will be announced at the Adelante Awards Banquet.

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Opinion/opinión

It's Too Soon to Discount the Power of the Latino Vote

Community & Event Brieflies VA L E N T I N E S FOR VETERANS February 2, volunteers will be gathering to make a Valentine cards for a veteran or hospice patient. Materials will be provided as well as light refreshments. Please RSVP to: Katherine McLamore, Gentiva Hospice Manager of Volunteer Services at: katherine.mcLamore@gentiva.com or call 806-8311664. Valentines will be delivered to hospice patients and to Veterans at the VA Clinic and Vet Center in Lubbock. Gentiva Hospice, 3223 S. Loop 289, Suite 318 (Pyramid Plaza, 3rd Floor); 2 – 4 p.m.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SALE February 5, 6, Friends of the Library Lubbock will hold a Half-Price Sale on all books, DVDs, Video tapes, computer games & software, magazines, puzzles and grab bags. This sale is open to the public. Cash and checks only.

Mahon Library Basement, 1306 9th Street; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

INKMASTERS LUBBOCK TATTOO EXPO over 200 different tattoo artists and vendors, as well as a kid's area. Prices Vary 2/5-2/7 DÍA DE CARINO - February 6, 11 am, $3, Parent and Child, New! Families will enjoy this Valentine Party with crafts, music and fun.

Register by February 4, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

8TH ANNUAL LAUGH FOR THE CURE - February 11, Lubbock’s only annual comedy event is back!

National touring comedians John Crist and Derrick Tennant are seriously funny. Join us as a VIP for $40 and receive preferred seating, heavy hors d’oeuvres, $10 off 2016 Race for the Cure registration.

Eats and general admission are $30, and general admission for those whose stomachs will be growling throughout is $20. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 5:30 p.m.—doors open for heavy hors d’oeuvres and silent auction 6:30 p.m.—show begins, with live auction at intermission.

TEX-MEX COOKING - February 13, 10 am, $5, Teen-Adult, This month’s recipe: Carne Guisada. Pre-register by Thursday before class, Rawlings Community Center.

LUBBOCK LIONS CLUB PANCAKE FESTIVAL - Feb. 20, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Civic Center Exhiity Hall. Each year the Lubbock Lions Club hosts the Largest Pancake Festival in the world to support local charities. We still hold the world record for the most pancakes served in an eight hour period by a non profit organization. Prices Vary.

MEXICAN DISHES AND SIDES- February 20, 10 am, $5, Ages 50+, Learn how to cook traditional Mexican dishes and sides.

Pre-register by the Thursday before the class, Lubbock Senior Center.

MAYORS’ BEANS AND CORNBREAD LUNCHEON This fundraising event helps raise money for Hospice of Lubbock’s nonfunded and under-funded hospice patients and families, Grief Recovery Center and Children’s Grief Camp each summer. Hospice of Lubbock is the region’s only nonprofit adult and pediatric hospice since 1987. March 4, 11 AM1:30 PM, Civic Center.

VOICES COALITION in Lubbock County seeking advocates to assist in youth drug prevention. They meet the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Clarion Hotel off Indiana & S. Loop 289 during lunch 12-1 pm.

a recent piece for the New York I2016nTimes, Roberto Suro posits that "could be the year of the Latino

eclipse," predicting that promises of increased Latino political power may in fact fail to come to pass. Instead, he sees an overall lack of interest or participation by the growing number of eligible Latino voters, a lack of Latino protest in the face of a surge of deportations, and a possibility of a Latino candidate (Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio) drawing a significant proportion of the vote as the GOP presidential nominee.

Is this really where Latino political power is headed - to the dustbin of history, a blip that peaked with the 2006 marches and the elections of Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, and then a rapid fading into impotence? Not so fast.

As Nate Silver recently noted, most Americans aren't paying much attention to the campaign quite yet. As Election Day approaches, interest will increase, and a lot can happen between now and November. Yes, Hillary Clinton has only hinted that she might tap Julián Castro to be her running mate; if/when she does, closer to Election Day, the public will be listening.

It's absurd for Suro to dismiss this possibility as irrelevant to Latino interest in her candidacy when it's far too early in the cycle for those sorts of announcements. Obama didn't name Joe Biden as his running mate until late August of 2008-about 10 weeks before the election, when the public was paying attention and it would have maximum impact.

the Democratic Party-and Yes, deportations are interest in turning out to front-page news right now. vote to keep that party in But the fight over Obama's power-is likely to surge attempts to protect millions dramatically. of people from deportation Several observers, includis poised to reemerge just ing Suro, have noted the in time for the election as likelihood that Cruz or Ruwell, with potentially masbio may be the GOP nomisive impacts on Latino votnee, and how this might er turnout. On November cause Latinos to vote for 20, 2014, President Obama the Republican Party. This announced a new set of overstates the degree to executive actions on immiwhich Latino vote choice gration, collectively called MELISSA R. MICHELSON is affected by their ethnic the Immigration Accountidentity. Recent research ability Executive Action.

These new prop+osals sought to ex- shows that Latinos will vote against tend the Deferred Action for Child- a co-ethnic if they disagree with the hood Arrivals program (DACA) Latino candidate's politics; most Lafrom two to three years and to apply tinos today prefer the Democratic to a larger group of people, and to add Party, and Democratic Party policies.

Deferred Action for Parents of Amer- They're not going to switch ideoloicans and Lawful Permanent Resi- gies and issue positions just because dents (DAPA), to extend deportation there's a Latino heading the GOP relief to undocumented parents of ticket. At the same time, a Castro as citizens and legal residents. Overall, a running mate on the Democratic these changes were expected to grant ticket would increase Latino turnout deportation relief to 3.71 million un- and support. documented immigrant parents, and Latinos are not a monolithic bloc. to add 290,000 newly eligible indi- They often come together to emphasize their size and power, but most viduals to the DACA program.

Opponents in 26 states, led by Texas, Latinos in the U.S. are of Mexican filed suit against the new programs, descent, while both Cruz and Rubio claiming that they would cause harm are Cuban-Americans. And, yes, that to their states through costs for law matters. Cuban refugees have enjoyed enforcement, health care, education, privileges that Mexican immigrants and driver's license processing. The can only dream of, including proteccase looks to be headed to the U.S. tion from deportation and generous Supreme Court, with a decision likely government services. Traditionally, announced in June 2016, just in time Cuban-Americans have preferred the for the summer surge of interest in the GOP by a 2-1 margin, while Mexican election. If Obama wins that fight, or Americans and Puerto Rican Amerieven if he loses, Latino support for cans have preferred the Democratic

Party to a similar degree.

A dozen years ago, George W. Bush won 40 percent of the Latino vote, but the GOP has (as Suro notes) since taken an increasingly hard line on immigration, and Latino voters have noticed. Mitt Romney won just 23% of the Latino vote, despite the failure of the Obama administration to deliver immigration reform (as promised in 2008) and harsh criticism of that failure on an almost daily basis from Univision anchor Jorge Ramos.

If Donald Trump is the nominee, his harsh treatment of Ramos during the campaign will surely be remembered.

Trump may claim Latinos love him, but polls indicate quite the opposite.

Instead, Trump's nativism is giving a boost to Latino voter registration drives.

It's true that previous predictions of the power of the Latino vote have often failed to come to pass. But Obama's reelection in 2012 was fueled in large part by Latino support, and both parties know it. Expect a revisiting of Obama's 2008 promise of immigration reform, finger-pointing on both sides, and attention to his executive actions, as more of the public, including the Latino public, starts to tune in to the 2016 race. But don't expect Latino political power to fade in the face of nativist attacks. Latino political power is here to stay, and just getting started.

MELISSA R. MICHELSON is a Professor of Political Science at Menlo College in Atherton, California. She has published widely on the topics of voter mobilization and Latino politics.

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HAVE A BLESSED YEAR Thank you Christy. You do an awesome job with your magazine. I hope you have a Blessed New Year!

Beverly Sowell APPRECIATE YOUR WORK Thank you for all your hard work. Latino Lubbock Magazine not only informs but educates people of our culture. I appreciate your work.

Yolanda Sendejo

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HELP FOR THOSE IN NEED Am reading both these articles concerning homeless persons; from national perspective, (Julian's Article) and the vigil held for such people locally on Dec.21 in Lubbock.

Yet interesting to note that a few days later, at least one such person froze to death in Lubbock. Our hearts do indeed go out to these people, and in this case also to the family of Juan Castellon, (friends of ours). But the sad fact is these people must want to be helped, and if the homeless are willing to abide by common sense guidelines or rules, there are places willing where they can get such help.

Thank you, Louis Lopez Jr. A VALUABLE RESOURCE ACCION for Rural West Texas would like to thank Latino Lubbock Magazine for publishing our program information. You have been a valuable resource and we appreciate your interest and contributions. If anyone is interested in finding out if you are eligible to receive FREE colon cancer screening through our program, please give us a call (806) 7434086 SPECIAL THANKS Thank you for the sponsorship.

May GOD bless your generosity.

Your Friends, Chon and Lupe Alcorta

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS Congratulations on celebrating 10 years of Latino Lubbock! What a huge accomplishment. We’re looking forward to the next 10 years.

Sincerely, Your friends at LEPAA

10 YEAR COVER LOVE THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY COVER. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU FOR MANY YEARS MORE! Kindest Regards, JoAnn Sosa

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play on Slaton highway. The sign was paid for anonymously.

"We're so blessed that this person took their wallet and paid for this," said Zoe's mother, Melinda Campos.

Zoe Campos was 18 when she was reported missing to Lubbock Police in November of 2013. According to police, someone was seen driving Zoe's car, a 1997 Lincoln town car, a few days after her disappearance.

Zoe's mom Melinda Campos has

been working with investigators who say her daughter was possibly involved in a human trafficking incident.

More than two years later, Melinda said a secret savior purchased a large billboard along Slaton Highway between Lubbock and Slaton.

According to Lamar billboard pricing a sign like Zoe's would cost about $675- $2,000 per month. Zoe's sign will be up for two months.

Melinda said she hopes the high volume of traffic along the highway, will help bring awareness to her daughter's case.

"We do get a lot of traffic from out-of-towners that can see this sign and the idea is that they'll see this (sign) and keep her in mind and spread the word," said Melinda while gesturing to the billboard.

The billboard lists a crime line number for Lubbock Police, along with Zoe's mom and dad's phone numbers.

"I know somebody knows something," said Melinda. "I want them to see this and speak up."

Melinda is also helping sell missing Zoe car decals at OG's Original Tees on 1829 N University and working with City leaders like Councilman Victor Hernandez in order to garner more support.

Zoe's story is featured on the February issue of the National Examiner.

"This all gives me hope," said Melinda.

Zoe was last seen while on her way to pick up her mom from work. A man was seen driving her car after her disappearance, and when spotted he parked the car and ran away. He has never been identified. Police have classified Zoe as missing and endangered.

Zoe is described as 5 feet tall, and about 100 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Line at (806) 7411000.

Callers to Crime Line can stay anonymous and there is a $10,000 reward in Zoe's case. Zoe's family is working to increase the Crime Line reward.

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All For One, And One For All LULAC Week to Celebrate 87th Year

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

or the 87th year League of United Latin F 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 successful Hispanic civil rights and service organization in the United States 86 years ago.

In Lubbock, LULAC Council #263 will celebrate 59 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

by Council #263 will host local and area councils for their largest fundraiser, which close the week events, and benefits the scholarship fund.

The 33rd Annual "Bring Out Your Best" Scholarship & Awards Banquet, which raises scholarship funds for Latino students, will be held Sat., February 20, at 6 p.m., at the MCM Elegante Hotel, 801 Avenue Q. This year's keynote speaker will be Sonya Romero, educator and humanitarian from Albuquerque, NM. She was interviewed on the Ellen DeGeneres show last year and was presented with $20,000 to be used for her school. Sonya has continued to gain notoriety across the United States as a proponent for helping poverty stricken children in the school system and bringing to light that school systems are not being availed the resources to educate the growing population of low income students today. She will speak on poverty among Public School children.

Tables for Sponsors of the event for eight persons will be sold for $1,000, $600, and $400, and individual seats are $50.

For ticket reservations or additional information, please contact Ruben Albare at (806)4700311.

Celebration of Heart

Xavier Ramirez to Speak at Gala he American Heart Association will celeT brate its Lubbock Heart Ball on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Texas Tech University

Merket Alumni Center. The event begins at 6:30 pm.

The Lubbock Heart Ball attracts several hundred of the city and state’s community leaders in medicine and business and is the Association’s premiere fundraising event in the region. The featured “Open Your Heart” speakers of the evening are Ron Roberts, known to many for not only his weather coverage all across the South Plains, but for his courageous triumph of overcoming a severe stroke in 2006, and Xavier Ramirez, who was in critical condition after he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during a Slaton football game back in October.

“For 90 years now, the American Heart Asso-

ciation has pursued the mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke,” said Ron Roberts, event spokesman. “The Heart Ball is great way for local presenters, sponsors, and community members to continue fundraising efforts in support of the organization’s mission.”

Contributions received at the Heart Ball support the American Heart Association’s research, education, and advocacy efforts. The American Heart Association currently funds over $123 million for research and programs nationwide, making the AHA second only to the federal government in funding cardiovascular and stroke research.

Over $1.2 million is currently funded in Lubbock.

Individual tickets can be purchased online for $150 each and a sponsorship table for 8 people can be purchased for $2,500; visit lubbockheartball.heart.org for details.

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Current Candidates for the May City Elections

he following list T of candidates have filed to run for

In District 2 - Sheila Patterson Harris, Gordon Harris, and Christopher Stevon Moore.

In District 4: Jim Gerlt, and Steve Massengale.

In District 6: Latrelle Joy. For Municipal Court Judge: Jorge E. Hernandez The filing period for city office

city council positions.

As of 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, the following candidates filed for city office: For Mayor - Victor Hernandez, Dan Pope, and Todd Klein.

Public Political Sign Reminders

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

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.

Signs on commercial and private properties must stand a minimum of 10 feet from nearby roads.

For homes with sidewalks, signs can't be any farther in the front yard than the edge of the sidewalk.

Homes without sidewalks must keep signs 10 feet from the road.

Banners and pennants are not permitted.

No signs may be attached to any utility pole or attached to fences.

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Latino advocacy organizations, issued a letter to President Obama urging him to end the ongoing raids

by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the homes of refugee families from Central America. The organization also urged the President to treat the families as valid asylum seekers by designating Temporary Protected Status to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The text of the letter can be found here.

"Raiding the homes of families who pose no security threat is deplorable.

This action by the Obama Administration is made far worse when coupled with its decision to single out immigrants from Central America for unequal and aggressive treatment. The United States should be a safe haven for those escaping horrific violence around the world, but instead the Administration has ignored pleas to recognize families from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras as the refugees they are," said Hector Sanchez, NHLA Chair and Executive Director of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement.

"These officially-sanctioned home invasions, already legally and morally dubious, become utterly indefensible in the hypocritical context of a glaring double standard for refugees," stated Thomas A. Saenz, NHLA Vice Chair and President and General Counsel of MALDEF. "The Administration's inconsistent stance toward deserving refugees fleeing violence in Syria and those equally deserving women and children fleeing violence in Central America is incomprehensible except as an ongoing example of entrenched anti-Latino discrimination in our immigra-

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tion system. Moreover, at this point late in the Obama Administration, instead of a doubling down on bad policy, we should expect a long overdue end to the self-evidently futile politics of right-wing appeasement in the form of overzealous ICE enforcement activity." “‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,’ but not your Central American women and children fleeing rampant violence in their homelands.

That seems to be the message from the Obama administration. These raids, this focus on separating families, the turning back of those in desperate need of refuge by the White House is inconsistent with the values this administration espouses and that we hold dear as Americans. These measures are simply indefensible and they must end immediately," stated José Calderón, President of the Hispanic Federation.

“The implementation of mass raids in communities across the country is deplorable. We’ve seen this troubling, enforcement-only approach before and it has not worked to address the serious issues with our broken immigration system. At a time when we are witnessing a global refugee crisis – with women and children embarking on frightening and treacherous journeys – the use of such harsh tactics compromises the basic principles

of human decency, due process, and remains inconsistent with this country’s values and heritage. There is simply no proper way to round up families and children, and to continue doing so can only result in increased fear, separation of families, broken communities and a shameful legacy,” said Jessica González-Rojas, Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health.

“Instead of wasting tax-payer dollars on raids or putting children and families in privately-run, government paid detention facilities, we should be providing support and protection to these children and families,” stated Oscar Chacon, Executive Director of Alianza Americas. “Given the fact that political asylum has proven to be an inadequate mechanism to ensure humanitarian protection for the majority of these children and families, President Obama should grant protection to these children and families via Temporary Protected Status or other forms of class-wide administrative relief. Over the longer term, we should be working with civil society actors and governments in Central America to fix the deeply broken economic, social and political conditions in these countries, so that children and families no longer have to flee their countries in search of safe haven.”

NCLR: Millions of American Families Will Finally Have a Fair Day in Court

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suit that has temporarily blocked the Obama administration from implementing an expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the creation of the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program. NCLR applauds the Supreme Court for agreeing to hear arguments in this case, which we believe will, once and for all, affirm that the president’s actions were both lawful and justified.

“Thanks to today’s decision, millions of American families who would benefit from deportation relief will finally have a fair day in court,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR.

“This case is profoundly impactful not just for the Latino community, but for the entire nation.

The expansion of DACA and the creation of DAPA could potentially help more than 4.4 million eligible immigrants, create nearly 30,000 new jobs and grow our GDP by $230 billion by 2025. We are pleased that the justices are allowing the administration to present its case, which we believe will definitively show that the president’s necessary administrative actions on immigration are based on decades of legal precedent, set by both Democratic and Republican presidents. We look forward

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to finally securing much-needed relief for families and encourage those who would like a permanent legislative solution on immigration to urge their representatives, as well as those running for president, to push for comprehensive immigration reform.”

NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States— works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org or follow along on Facebook and Twitter.

Lubbock Police Re-Open Cold Case from 1988

ubbock police are asking L for information regarding a cold case involving the death of a

5-year-old boy.

Police released a statement through social media indicating the 1988 case was re-opened by the LPD Accident Investigation Unit.

The statement reads that on June 22, 1988, 5-year-old Noe Trevino was stuck by a vehicle in the 2900 block of Avenue N. Police reported the driver of the vehicle failed to stop and render aid, and Trevino was transported to Lubbock General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The release states witnesses described the suspect vehicle as “a shiny blue car, possibly driven by a young black male.”

Vote Millennials Make Up Almost Half of Latino Eligible Voters in 2016

BY JENS MANUEL KROGSTAD, MARK The coming of age of young U.S. HUGO LOPEZ, GUSTAVO LÓPEZ, JEF- citizens is also the principal source FREY S. PASSEL AND EILEEN PATTEN of growth for white and black eli-

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ispanic millennials will account for nearly half (44%) of the record 27.3 million Hispanic eligible voters projected for 2016—a share greater than any other racial or ethnic group of voters, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.

The large footprint of Latino millennial eligible voters reflects the oversized importance of youth in the U.S.-born Latino population and as a source of Latino eligible voter growth. The median age among the nation’s 35 million U.S.-born Latinos is only 19 (Stepler and Brown, 2015), and Latino youth will be the main driver of growth among Latino eligible voters over the next two decades. Between 2012 and 2016, about 3.2 million young U.S.-citizen Latinos will have advanced to adulthood and become eligible to vote, according to Pew Research Center projections. Nearly all of them are U.S. born—on an annual basis, some 803,000 U.S.-born Latinos reached adulthood in recent years.

This is by far the largest source of growth for the Hispanic electorate, but it is not the only one. The second-largest source is adult Hispanic immigrants who are in the U.S. legally and decide to become U.S. citizens (i.e., naturalize). Between 2012 and 2016 some 1.2 million will have done so, according to Pew Research Center projections. Another source is the outmigration from Puerto Rico. Since 2012, some 130,000 more Puerto Ricans have left the island than moved there. Florida has been the biggest recipient of these Puerto Rican adult migrants—all of whom are U.S. citizens and eligible to vote in U.S. elections (Krogstad, 2015c).

gible voter populations. In the case of whites, some 9.2 million U.S. citizens will turn 18 between 2012 and 2016. Among blacks, 2.3 million young people will have turned 18.

Among Asians, eligible voters coming of age is also important—between 2012 and 2016 some 607,000 will have turned 18. But unlike other groups, naturalizations among Asians are a larger source of eligible voter growth. Some 930,000 Asian immigrants will have become U.S. citizens between 2012 and 2016. As a result, 61% of Asian eligible voters are foreign born.

Youth is a bigger defining characteristic of Hispanic eligible voters than for any other group. In 2016, a projected 11.9 million Hispanic millennials will be eligible to vote, fewer in number than the 42.2 million white millennials who are eligible to vote. But millennials make up a larger share of Hispanic eligible voters than they do among white eligible voters—44% versus 27%.

Hispanic millennial eligible voters outnumber those among Asian (2.9 million) and black (9.9 million) eligible voters. Millennials also make up a higher share of Hispanic eligible voters than of Asian or black eligible voters—44% versus 30% and 35%, respectively. 1 Youth has defined the Hispanic electorate for some time. In 2000, 43% of Latino eligible voters were ages 18 to 35 years, similar to their share in 2004, 2008 and 2012, and about the same as their projected share in 2016. By contrast, the white, black and Asian electorates have all grown older, with the share of eligible voters ages 18 to 35 declining 3 percentage points, 4 percentage points and 7 percentage points, re-

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arly Voting by personal appearance for the March 1st, 2016 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections will be February 16th – February 26th, 2016.

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Another stable element of the His- bock County Elections Office, in panic electorate has been immi- Public Room, 1308 Crickets Ave. grants. As with youth, the share of immigrants among Hispanic eligible voters has remained steady since 2000 at about one-quarter, even as the number of Hispanic immigrant eligible voters is projected to double, from 3.3 million in 2000 to a projected 6.6 million in 2016. This otación Adelantada para las is in contrast to the trend in the forElecciones Primarias de los eign-born share among all Hispanics, which has been in decline since Demócratas y Republicanos el 1 de 2000 (Krogstad and Lopez, 2014a), marzo, 2016, se llevará a cabo el 16 falling from 40% then to 35% in de febrero –26 de febrero, 2016.

El lugar principal de la votación: 2013 (López and Patten, 2015).

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Police said that in 1988 they received several Crime Line tips, but none led to the driver of the vehicle.

While two vehicles believed to be related to the crime were processed, the report states no evidence linking them to the crime was found.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Corporal Cecil Garcia at 775-2447 or Crime Line at 7411000.

, Tues, February 16th – Fri, February 26th, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EXCEPT Sunday, February 21st 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Mardi Gras Celebration

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ubbock Meals on Wheels will be holding the 17th annual Mardi Gras Celebration Tuesday, March 1, 2016, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall.

This spectacular event will include more than 37 food booths (with selections from your favorite local restaurants), live jazz music by the Shinn/Turner Dixieland Band, a large silent auction, cash bars plus a variety of activities and prizes. Colorful masks and beads will be available to make the evening even more festive. Everyone will also enjoy entertainment such as dancers, clowns, magicians, and flamboyant decora-

tions in the official colors of purple, green and gold. The expanded Children’s Area includes bouncers, climbers and face & hair painting to keep the kids entertained.

Event tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for children 17 and under, and can be purchased in advance at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, any Select-A-Seat location or for $40 at the door.

Support a great program that helps people remain at home, well fed, and independent in our community. In he workforce development sys2015, over 1,500 people were in attem is the backbone of job traintendance. For more information call ing in the U.S. It provides millions Lubbock Meals on Wheels at 806- of jobseekers and workers the op792-7971. portunity to learn new skills and obtain new and better jobs. The system also serves a critical role in our nation’s labor market, bringing together workers and businesses to ensure Texas Tech University that workers can find good jobs and Department of Environmental that employers can find the skilled Health and Safety seeks an workers they need to keep business thriving.

Essential to the workforce development system is its accessibility to evDuties include: Plan, implement, and coordinate eryone – equal and free of discrimisafety programs, requiring application of engineering principles nation. To ensure the system meets and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental this important requirement, the U.S. working conditions. Using the knowledge of laws, legal codes, Department of Labor’s Civil Rights court procedures, precedents, government regulations, execuCenter has announced a Notice of tive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process Proposed Rulemaking to provide to advise University administration on decision making and important updates to the existing risk mitigation. Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physnondiscrimination and equal opporics, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Safety or related field tunity regulations of the Workforce required plus six years administrative or management experiInnovation and Opportunity Act. ence. Equivalence to Bachelors and six years experience may These regulations have not changed be shown by a combination of education and/or experience. substantially since 1999.

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• Fax: (202) 693-6505 (for comments of 6 pages or less).

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

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school.

The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information.

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

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

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.

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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) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service.

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

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Business/negocío Business & Opportunity Updates WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM The Office of Dispute Resolution will hold a session on what to know before you go to court. Trying to resolve a conflict or legal matter? Thinking about filing a lawsuit? Want to know more about representing yourself? Come to this FREE 1-hour session at the Office of Dispute Resolution, 8th floor, on 916 Main Street, in Downtown Lubbock, on February 5, 2016 at 9 a.m.; and, February 10, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. For more information, or to Reserve Your Seat call (806)7751720.

SBA OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP –- Looking for financing and need some answers? Then this workshop is for you!

The following topics will be discussed by the Small Business Administration and the TTU Small Business Development Center: *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. To be held on February 24 from 6pm-8pm at the SBDC, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock TX. Call Elaine @ 745-1637 to register. There is NO FEE for this workshop.

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS workshop series – February 2,4,9, & 11 – 6-9pm for four days – to be held at the TTU Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock. New business startup four-part workshop series. Sponsored by the SBDC. The following topics will be discussed: *Starting a Business *The Business Plan *Management *Financing *Marketing *Organizational Structures. Cost: $49 per person. Presented by the SBDC. Registration deadline is noon on Thursday, January 28. Call Elaine @ 7456-1637 to register. No refunds after registration deadline.

LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC The TTU School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The LITC does not assist in any criminal tax matters, or prepare tax returns.

For other information contact: Nancy Mojica, at (806) 834-7972 or toll free (800) 420-8037.

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

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I am proud that Fiscal Year 2015 was one of the most successful years in SBA’s history. It was a record year in small business lending, a record year in investment, and a record year in contracting. SBA reached historic levels for small business lending under our flagship 7(a) program. We reached $23.5 billion dollars in gross approvals, a 22 percent increase in the number of loan approvals, and a 23 percent increase in the dollar value of those loans, compared to FY14.

It’s not just the overall numbers that were up. We were able to target businesses with the greatest difficulty accessing capital. The dollar value of our 7(a) loans was up 22 percent to women, 23 percent to minorities and 103 percent to veterans. SBA also shattered its record for small business investment under our SBIC program. We grew our portfolio by 10

HISPANIC BUSINESS NETWORK OF LUBBOCK Hispanic business owners are invited to join this network opportunity to create an advocacy and support group for Hispanic businesses. For more info email your contact info to news@latinolubbock.net BOARDS & COMMISSIONS City of Lubbock has committee positions open Please visit www.ci.lubbock.tx.us/ for more information, or all your council representative.

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percent to a record $25 billion. For FY16 we continue to project both the SBIC and 7(a) programs along with the 504 program to operate at a zero taxpayer subsidy.

While we have made record progress in program areas, there are challenges and areas that need improvement. I agree with many of GAO’s recommendations, which is why we are simultaneously modernizing operations and processes to support the transforming small business economy.

SBA recently hired a new Chief Digital Officer from the private sector and is recruiting other top IT talent. This team will guide a major upgrade of our IT systems and modernize our infrastructure in order to give SBA’s systems greater capacity, reliability, and security. This modernization complements the agency’s launch of SBAOne, an online origination platform providing lenders with automated access to SBA’s guarantee, and LINC, an online matchmaking tool that has already connected 20,000 small businesses with lenders.

Like any great agency, it is the skilled workforce that moves it forward. We’re currently crafting a comprehensive workforce plan, which will include both a skills gap assessment and gap closure plan. We hired SBA’s first ever Chief Learning Officer to help existing staff acquire new skills to advance their careers and fill critical agency needs.

In my 20 months on the job, SBA has played a critical role in supporting our thriving small business community and continuing to build on our record breaking numbers. We will continue to work closely with our community resource partners: SBDCs, SCORE, Women’s Business Centers, and the Veteran’s Business Outreach Centers to continue building our legacy of success stories in all communities across the nation. I appreciate all the support Congress has provided to make the reforms necessary so that SBA can continue to deliver first-rate services to the small businesses we are privileged to serve every day.”

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Wellness/ bienestar

The Doc or Is In

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

How to Prevent Cavities... ost peo- lem” teeth by their dentist. The M ple be- truth is that your sugar intake is lieve that with the cause of your problems! No

good brushing they will have healthy teeth.

Sadly they go to the dentist only to hear of new problems.

How could this happen with such good care and regular visits? They may be told that they have “weak or prob-

amount of brushing can undo the effects of sugar exposure, so the teeth slowly fall apart. The most common source of sugar exposure is from drinks. By switching to sugar free drinks decay can be mostly stopped. Of course other sources such as candy must be addressed. Fruit juices are the worst drink possible for teeth! So get them fixed and fix the diet for a lifetime of great smiles.

a mayoría de la gente cree A que con un buen cepillado van a tener dientes sanos. Lam-

de la exposición de azúcar , por lo que los dientes se caen lentamente aparte . La fuente más común de exposición al azúcar es de las bebidas . Al cambiar a azúcar bebidas gratis descomposición puede ser detenido en su mayoría. Por supuesto otras fuentes, tales como dulces deben ser atendidas. Los jugos de frutas son el peor trago posible para los dientes ! Así consiguen solucionar los posibles problemas y corregir la dieta para una vida de grandes sonrisas.

...Cómo prevenir las caries

entablemente van al dentista sólo para escuchar de nuevos problemas. ¿Cómo pudo suceder esto con tan buen cuidado y las visitas regulares ? Pueden ser dicho que tienen dientes " débiles o problemáticos " por su dentista. La verdad es que su consumo de azúcar es la causa de sus problemas! Ninguna cantidad de cepillado puede deshacer los efectos

DANIEL CHAPARRO, III, DDS with over 30 years of experience, he specializes in comprehensive superior services at Smiles by Design, at 5214 75th.

THE FLU just ROLLED IN

Stay Healthy, Be Active H

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 gradu-

Ser saludable

por mantenerse activo

a dejado de realizar alguna ¿H actividad física por causa de algún problema de 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 y otras cirugías. La gente con necesidades especiales disfruta

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ally 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 halfhour 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.

¡Vive tu Vida! Get up

ahora participando en actividades 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 empeorar su situación. Obtener primero el visto bueno del médico puede contribuir a aliviar estas preocupaciones. 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.

Noticias de salud/ Health News ACCION MEETING – ACCION for Rural west Texas will host their 2nd Community Partners meeting February 4, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at 3601 4th, TTUHSC Academic Classroom Building Room #100. Brown bag luncheon to discuss program implementation, success, goals. Dessert will be provided. RSVP by January 29 to liesl.e.wyett@ttuhsc.edu NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY® is Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.

The public is encouraged to wear red to promote your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and spreading the message that heart disease is killing women.

NORTHERN TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER RESOURCE COALITION Feb. 6th, 9 to 11 am, 1610 5th Street. For more information, contact Samantha at 765-2611.

FREE NUTRITION CLASSES Free cooking classes Free dietitian appointments.

Catholic Charities will start their next classes.

Those who complete the entire Learn to Cook program are eligible to receive a $60 gift card.

People can sign up or receive more information by calling Catholic Charities Lubbock office at 806-765-8475.

PRENATAL CLASS SERIES BY CHCL Enjoy foo, fun and learning in this series of eight classes. Topics include steps for a healthy pregnancy, your baby's development, and more. They have door prizes and offer a chance to earn points to receive free baby items. There is no cost to attend. For more information and registration contact Yvonne at 765-2611 ext. 1009 FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT & NUTRITION CLASSES There are eight different classes series in our Diabetes and Nutrition Classes. These series focuses on empowering you to manage and control your diabetes and enjoying cooling demonstrations, share recipes, learning more about food and food labels, portion size and exercise. For more information contact Josh at 765-2611 ext. 1007.

YOUTH IN DANGER: EVERYDAY TRAPS AND LANDMINES - Thursday, March 3, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Academic Classroom building #150, TTUHSC, 4th Street.

Learn the risks, impact in our community, and possible solutions about: synthetic drugs, vaping, sexting, pornography, HIV , STDs, bullying, self-injury, and suicide. For more information, contact Tricia Vowels at tricia.vowels@dshs. state.tx.us or by phone at 806-783-6482.

FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more information, please call (806) 799-4320.

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.

FREE PARENTING CLASSES Classes are Tuesday evenings unless otherwise noted. All classes begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Pizza will be served. NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577.

You must register for each limited class! Please visit www.lubbockparentconnection.org.

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 infor-

Health/Salud

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Heart Health Month

eart disease and stroke rank H as 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.

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;

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Mes sobre la salud del corazón

egún la American Heart Association, 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

of death among Latinos 65+.

Everyone six months or older to get vaccinated, too.

Only three in 10 Hispan-

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 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).

ealth officials, including the H City of Lubbock Department of Health, have warned of the

entered the country.

The biggest risk, as new research develops, aims toward pregnant women.

For general information about Zika virus and disease visit http:// www.cdc.gov/zika/

ics got a flu shot last year, a concern because diseases such as diabetes and asthma, more prevalent among Latinos, can lead to serious complications. Now just one shot is needed — the H1N1 vaccine is included — and a version for those age 65 or older is available.

fermedades como la diabetes y el asma tan comunes entre los latinos, puede haber complicaciones. Ahora, sólo se necesita una inyección y existe una nueva de alta dosis para los mayores de 65 años.

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Officials Warn of Zika Virus

spread of a mosquito-borne virus.

The Zika virus has been transmitted in 14 countries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there have been reported cases in the U.S., there have not been any reported cases of Zika virus transmission, meaning that the people infected with zika became infected abroad and then Copyright 2016 by Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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Education/ Educación o you D k n o w where you

come from?

Where your roots start? Do you care? This semester I am taking intermediate Spanish and I’m a little embarrassed. I have a basic understanding of the beautiful language however; because I was uninterested in my culture growing up I missed out.

Many of my Hispanic friends grew up speaking Spanish fluently and have a deep appreciation for our culture and heritage. Seeing their pride in where they came from is inspiring and causes me to have a greater appreciation for where I come from.

In college you meet a wide variety of people from all over the world with different backgrounds. The diverse cultures and languages that surround

you, helps to see just how large this world really is. Everyone has a story that intertwines with other stories creating this huge book called life. What happens when we turn to page one?

If we know where we came from, we may better know where to go. If we know whom we came from, we may better understand who we are. Despite our many different cultures and various family trees, we all come from the same root. “ Behold children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward…” Psalm127: 3. We are all the Lord’s children; we come from the same place. Page one happened many years ago and now it’s on our page. The importance of knowing your heritage is great, because that’s how you know who you are. Like branches on a tree we may grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one. Somos una familia!

Inducted

A&M Chancellor Honors WT Professor Diego-Medrano r. Elsa Diego-Medrano of West prove the program.

D Texas A&M University as- She works with sistant professor of education, joins the University’s

2016 inductees in The Texas A&M University System named as a 2016 recipient of the Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators. The Academy recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of teacher education and highlights the role of the A&M System in producing K-12 teachers for the state of Texas.

Diego-Medrano, assistant professor of education, who joined the WTAMU faculty in 2008, is a perfect example of teaching excellence.

She incorporates technology in her classes, uses innovative curriculum Ayrial Hiracheta- attends Wayland Baptist in course development and includes University, majoring in English, with a minor in Journalism. She also swims for the colle- her students in field-based involvement at local schools. Thanks to her gial swimming team. efforts, WTAMU students are gaining experience with second-language learners and participating in conferences to hear keynote speakers and presenters while gaining information about equal access to education and new educational theories. Her passion for teaching also in obtaining funds to cover college extends to working with colleagues cost. to redesign classes to better imStudents must be currently enrolled seniors at target high schools and must have a Parent Release form on file to receive services. For a list of target schools, dates, and times please robotics team from Cavazos visit the Talent Search Middle School is advancNews Section at www. learnprograms.org. Contact: ing to the state level in the Texas Kelly Sharp, Assistant Director, Computer Education Association LEARN Inc. Educational Talent (TCEA) Mindstorms Robotics Challenge. Winning in the InSearch at 806-763-4265.

Or visit the Latino Lubbock FB termediate Arena category, the Cavazos team is the only team page for a complete list of dates. from Lubbock ISD advancing to state.

Following the qualifying competition at Lubbock High on January 23, the students and their coach and science teacher Margo Knobloch have been hard at work.

“Our school would not have been successful if it hadn’t been

FREE Financial Aid Workshops for Students

EARN Inc. Educational Talent L Search will hold FREE Financial Aid Workshops at area high schools throughout the South Plains February 11th thru March 25th.

Since 1970 LEARN Inc. Educational Talent Search has helped students navigate the college financial aid and admissions process. They continue to 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

Cavazos State-Bound to TCEA Robotics Competition A

SAVE THE DATE The 17th Annual

César E. Chávez Sat., March 26, 2016 More details coming soon!

For additional information please call (806) 792-1212, or email christymartinez@suddenlink.net

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for the determination and hard work of my students. They spent hours outside of class working and never gave up. I will never forget their faces when they announced their names.” The Cavazos team members qualifying for state are: Dominic Cuevas, Isaiah Mares, Tony Perez and Jacen Rodriguez.

In addition to the first-place team, Knobloch also coached a Cavazos team that came in third place and is thought to be a possible contender for a wild card slot.

The TCEA state competition will be on April 30 at a location that has yet to be determined.

ELC Offering Child Care Fee Assistance he Early Learning Centers of lies who have a specific short term

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PACE program, the undergraduate certification program and mentors new faculty members.

DiegoMedrano e v e n finds time t o take part i n s e rvice opportunities related to the department, college and University.

Each award recipient will receive a $1,000 stipend, commemorative medallion bearing the A&M System seal and a certificate.

Academy members also serve on the selection committee for future inductee classes and are invited to present at the Chancellor’s Summit of Teacher Education.

TLubbock (ELC) has received a grant of $5,000 from the Lub-

bock Area Foundation (LAF) to fund temporary child care fee assistance.

The Lubbock Area Foundation grant will be used for temporary scholarships for those families who are facing a temporary hardship.

All fees at ELC are based on a family’s income and eligibility, and the LAF grant will provide additional temporary help to enrolled fami-

need.

Last year, ELC provided care to over 900 individual children in a language and literacy rich environment. All five centers have received the top rating of Four Stars from the Texas Rising Star quality assessment program. Each child receives breakfast, lunch and snack daily.

To enroll in the Early Learning Centers, please call Jackie Rutherford at (806) 765-9981, Monday

Latino Lubbock Magazine Is A Proud Advocate of Higher Education

Education & Scholarship Updates R M H C ® / H AC E R ® SCHOLARSHIP LULAC National Education Service Centers Inc. invites you to apply, and will accept applications through January 20, 2016. Apply online at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC 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.

RAIDERS ROJOS GRADUATION CONVOCATION 6:30 p.m., Merket Alumni Center, 17th & Boston.

GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP to study abroad Summer 2016 and Fall/AY 2016-17. Application deadline to submit for summer 2016 and fall 2016/academic year 2016-2017 to study or intern abroad is March 1, 2016. Apply at www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-ScholarshipProgram.

ADVANTAGE MEDICAL STAFFING NURSING SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established byLubbock Advantage Magaz Latino Medical Staffing for the benefit of students who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing. CONTACT: Community Foundation of West Texas (6102 82nd St. 8B, Lubbock, TX 79424; Phone (806) 762-8061.

LULAC SCHOLARSHIPS www.lulac.org/ programs/education/ scholarships/ A D E L A N T E SCHOLARSHIPS www.adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP www.lulf.org/apply/ CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM www.chci.org/scholarships/page/chci-scholarship-program NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Buick Achievers for Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study Apply online at www.buickachievers.com WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship fund was established to provide support for women who are 50 years of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation. ELIGIBILITY: South Plains resident who will be attending a South Plains school. CONTACT: Lubbock Area Foundation (2509 80th Street; Lubbock, TX 79423; Phone (806) 762-8061) $30K MASTER’S-LEVEL, GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded

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Youth/Juventud

Youth Opportunities ORIGAMI CRICKETS, BUDDY HOLLY GLASSES & AN INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO - Feb. 3, Free, Hands-on activities for all ages. From 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Buddy Holly Center at 1801 Crickets Ave. 5TH GRADE ROBOTICS CAMP at Mackenzie Middle School - 40 spots filled. Cost to attend is $15 and it does include lunch and a t-shirt. It is scheduled for Saturday, February 6th.

To register call Mackenzie Middle School, at 806-219-4200 ext. 4204.

MARDI GRAS CHILDREN’S AND PET PARADE- February 6, 3-5 pm PreParty $3 each, 4:15 pm Parade Free, At the Pre-Party, use our decorations on your bikes, strollers, and wagons. Register for the PreParty by Feb 4. Skip the pre-party and decorate at home and then come be a part of the parade. For more information, call 775-2712, Safety City.

BEE MY VALENTINE Come make Valentine crafts and a sweet treat that you can eat. Ages: 2-12. Feb. 11th. from 3:30 pm, at the Mahon Free.

VALENTINE CARD WORKSHOP - February 11, 11 am, Free, Ages 50+, Create a Valentine card to give to a loved one, Rawlings Community Center.

KIDS CAFÉ Children can enjoy a hot nutritious meal during the school year. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank. Ages 18 and younger. Weekly - Mon. through Fri., at 3:30 pm, at Rawlings; and, 4 pm at Trejo weekly.

FREE. LEGO ROBOTICS 6-9 yrs *Learn to build and program your own LEGO Robot. Explore touch, sound, light, and ultrasonic sensors.

Ages 6-9 (8 wks), 4:30 pm at Maxey, cost $35.

Begins 2/2.

LEGO ROBOTICS 9-12 yrs *Learn to build and program your own LEGO Robot.

Explore touch, sound, light, and ultrasonic sensors. Ages 9-12 (1 hr, 8 wks) 6 pm at Maxey, cost $35. Begins 2/2.

SUPER SATURDAYS NEW! Parents Morning Out. Kids will enjoy pizza and drinks!

Children will have fun showing off their talents making seasonal crafts and activities. Please register one week prior to scheduled date. Feb. 6, at 10 am at Trejo. Cost is $5.

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.

NORTH LUBBOCK BOXING CLUB is currently recruiting youngsters who are willing to train hard, and study hard in school. Services are free of charge except for a $70 annual fee paid to USA Boxing. NLBC is located at 417 N. Akron, behind Matthews Learning Center.

GIRL SCOUTS Troop 6073 meets weekly at Our Lady of Grace, 3111 Erskine St., from 6 to 7:30 pm, on Thursdays. For info call Margie at 806-791-3040 or olivtx@sbcglobal.net

On Teen Relationships alentine’s V Day is right around

the corner and with it comes thoughts about relationships.

Right now you may be in a relationship just like I am. Being young, they can be a very complicated and we soon learn that they come with lots of dedication to someone you like.

You may not be in a serious relationship, which is okay because you’re a teen. Now is when you should be enjoying your teen life. If you are in

a relationship – have fun, be friends, don’t rush anything I can say that from personal experience. The person who I am dating is awesome and great and I enjoy my time with her. Of course find a balance between relationships and everything else - especially school. I balance out between my school and relationship because if I didn’t I would be overwhelmed with too many things.

So if you’re thinking about being in relationships just remember that you have to balance your life and relationship so you don’t get overwhelmed.

Xavier Gomez - 15, attends Lubbock High where he is a sophomore. He is involved with UIL. His future aspirations are to be a chemical engineer, at Stanford University. He is the son of Mark & Erlinda Gomez

Junior Ambassadors

Seeking Students 7th-9th Grades

he City of Lubbock is now T seeking Junior Ambassadors for its 2016 program that will travel

to Japan June 7-13, 2016.

Students currently enrolled in 7th, 8th or 9th grade are encouraged to apply. Students should follow application directions for submitting the application form, essay, and three letters of reference to the Jr. Ambassadors Program Coordinator by February 5, 2016.

Students will be assigned an interview time when they submit their application. All applicants will be interviewed by a panel of City employees and notified of their selection status by mail.

The mission of the Junior Ambassadors Program is to foster the development of friendship, under-

standing and education through International Ambassador Exchange. For over 25 years, the City of Lubbock has maintained a valuable relationship with its sister city, Musashino City, Japan.

All questions regarding the Junior Ambassadors Program can be directed to the Program’s Coordinators James Urban, jurban@ mylubbock.us ( 8 0 6 ) 7 75 - 2 31 3 or Piata Bryant, pbryant@mylubbock.us (806)7753081.

Mark Your Calendar

2015-16 LISD School Holidays February 23 Early Release for Professional Development March 14-18 Spring Break March 25 Good Friday Holiday/(Weather Make Up If Needed) April 11-May 27 Sixth Six Weeks

April 25 Professional Development/Student Holiday (Weather Make Up 1) May 26-27 End of Semester Early Release May 30 Memorial Day Holiday High School Graduation

Kid’s Dental Health Fair

To Keep You Smiling o i n FREE to all children up J t h e to age 12. This is a great S o u t h opportunity for families

Plains District Dental Society for their annual Children’s Dental Health Fair at the Science Spectrum, Saturday, February 6th from 10 am to 1pm.

Families will receive invaluable oral health information and lots of free “toothy” giveaways, but will also have a blast doing it. The event and regular Science Spectrum Museum admission is totally

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that may not regularly attend the Science Spectrum to try it out and see all the great family fun and learning that awaits them!

Enjoy various activities including: a Children’s Dental Health Screenings by a Dentist; Kids Toothbrush & Dental Health Giveaways; Oral Health Information; Games, Face Painting & Balloons, and Door Prizes!

The Science Spectrum is located at 2579 S. Loop 289.

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Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster) - He loves school, reading, playing outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for Día de San Valentin, Valentine’s Day. His prima (cousin) Jita la Gallita (little hen), esta hacendo algunas decoracíones para la mesa.

President’s Day Meet two famous presidents

The Gallo 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.

Jita is making home made Valentine Cards and you can too!

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.

VALENTINE’S DAY CROSSWORD

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.

Valentine Event Activities & Events 7TH

Join us for an enchanted evening at the 7th annual

sponsored by

ywca

Sunday, February 28, 2016

First dance: 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Second dance 3:30pm – 5:00pm Moe Turner Banquet Hall at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX Tickets: $25 per couple | $10 for each additional child Dancing « Chocolate fountain « Cookies « Punch Tickets can be purchased at the YWCA at 3101 35th Street, by phone at 792-2723, or online at www.ywcalubbock.org.

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MOTHER AND SON DANCE- February 5, 6-8 pm, $25 a couple, $10 each additional child, All ages, Spend the evening with your special little man. Enjoy dinner, dance the night away, and take home pictures to cherish, Hodges Community Center.

SWEETHEART’S DANCE - February 12, 7 pm, $3 person/$5 couple, Ages 50+, Bring your Sweetheart out and enjoy a night of dancing and refreshments, Mae Simmons Senior Center.

Mom & Me Valentine’s Bash- February 13, 1-3 pm, $10/person, A Valentine Party with sweet snacks and fruity drinks, arts and crafts, and a keepsake photo, Maxey Community Center.

DADDY AND DAUGHTER DANCE - February 6, 6-8 pm, $25 a couple, $10 each additional child, All ages, You and your little girl will enjoy dinner, dancing, and priceless memories, Hodges Community Center.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AND DANCE- February 13, 6 pm, $5/person, Ages 50+, Treat your special lady to dinner and a dance, Register by February 12 at noon, Rawlings Community Center.

SHRIMP PEEL – Saint Elizabeth Lubbock, K of C Council 12803 will host “Fat Tuesday On Saturday” February 6 at Hanly Hall. 6:00 p.m.Dinner; 8:30 p.m.-Dance. $25/person. Silent Auction, all you can eat shrimp. Tickets sold after all Masses, or call the parish at 762-5225.

VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE - February 11, 1-3 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Enjoy an afternoon dance and party celebrating Valentine’s Day, Maggie Trejo Supercenter.

SWEETHEART’S BALL - February 11, 6:30 pm, $6, Ages 40+, Bring your sweetheart and have fun dancing to live country music. Refreshments and door prizes, Lubbock Senior Center.

SAN RAMON VALENTINE'S DANCE- Friday, February 12, 7 pm to 12 am, Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall (FM 1585,East of Slide). $25/ couple; $15/single. Serving Menudo, Tamales and more. Raffle with great prizes. Call 806.863.2201 for more information.

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SWEETHEART SIZZLER - Saturday, February 13, at 7 p.m., Saint Joseph Parish Hall, 21st & Division Slaton. Steak dinner, drinks, dance featuring Gary Nix & West Texas. $30 a person. Silent auction & chances to win awesome prizes. Contact: 828-6961.

YWCA 7TH ANNUAL FATHER & DAUGHTER DANCE Fathers and Daughters to enjoy festivities on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in the Moe Turner Banquet Hall at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. First Dance- 1:30pm3:00pm, and Second Dance- 3:30pm- 5:00pm.

Tickets go on sale January 4, 2016 at the YWCA of Lubbock at 3101 35th Street or purchase online at www.ywcalubbock.org. Tickets are $25 per couple and $10 for any additional child.

Sweets, finger snacks, and punch will be served.

Happy Valentine's Day from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Special Section/ Sección Especial

"¡Si Se Puede!"

U S Postal Service to Issue Forever Stamp to Honor Jaime Escalante

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Pre-K Round-Up All children who will be four years of age on or before September 1, 2016, are invited to bring their parents to their designated LISD elementary campus on Thursday, February 18, either from 8-9 a.m. or from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Kindergarten Orientation All children who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2016, are invited to bring their parents to their neighborhood LISD elementary campus on Thursday, February 25, either from 8-9 a.m. or from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

For both Pre-K Round-Up and Kindergarten Orientation, parents are encouraged to bring the following items: • Child’s original birth certificate • Child’s up-to-date immunization records • Proof of address For more information visit LubbockISD.org or call 806-219-0340 (hablamos español).

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ollowing the recommendation of its Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, the United States Postal Service will issue a self-adhesive Forever Stamp to honor Bolivian born educator Jaime Escalante, in the summer of 2016.

December 31, 2015 would have been his 85 birthday.

Escalante was a "beloved and charismatic California educator (who) used unconventional methods to inspire his inner-city students not only to learn calculus but also to pass Advanced Placement tests in the subject. With his colleagues at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, he proved that students judged to be 'unteachable' could master even the most difficult subject."

The design of the stamp with a 49 cent price features Escalante in a digital illustration meant to resemble an oil painting. The illustration is based on a 2005 photograph taken by Jaime W. Escalante in a classroom where his father had taught. The average print run for Forever stamps is in the 20 to 30 million range.

Born to schoolteachers in La Paz, Bolivia Escalante learned to teach by trial and error and by imitating the methods of teachers he had admired as a student. In 1961, Escalante spent a year in the United States as part of President John F. Kennedy's Alliance for Progress, a program to improve relations between the United States and countries in South America. As part of the program, Escalante attended classes in Puerto Rico and traveled to schools around the country to study their methods.

In 1963, Escalante received his immigration visa and arrived in the United States. He came alone, planning to find a job and housing and then send for his family. Because of his limited English, he had difficulty finding employment. Eventually, he found a job mopping floors in a restaurant, enrolled at Pasadena City College, and brought his wife and son to California. Since his Bolivian teaching credentials did not transfer to the United States he had to start his education from the beginning.

He received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from California State University in 1973 and then won a prestigious National Science Foundation scholarship, which allowed him to study full time and earn his teaching credentials a year later. He quickly found a job at Garfield, a school in crisis with high dropout rates and gang violence, and in jeopardy of losing its accreditation.

Fame came to Escalante in an unexpected way when in 1982, 18 of his students took the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus Exam. After they, Mexican Americans from a low-income area of Los Angeles, all passed and seven students received fives, the highest score, the ETS College Board accused 14 students of cheating and requested that they

retake the exam. Twelve of the 14 did, and all passed the second exam, a different version from the first.

Their story made the national news, making him and his class instant heroes and led to the making of the movie Stand and Deliver starring Edward James Olmos. That same year, publication of Escalante: The Best Teacher in America, a book by Washington Post reporter Jay Mathews, brought him additional acclaim. Later Escalante showed how math is used in real life as part of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series Futures. In 1988, Escalante won an award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. In 1999, a year after he retired from teaching he was inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. He died on March 30, 2010.

Editor's Note: What a pleasure it is to see a great teacher honored. I had the privilege of meeting him at a conference, where he gifted a pin from Garfield High School, along with his name badge and autograph. Incidentally, the movie "Stand & Deliver" became the #1 movie shown to students in schools.

The message of believing in self no matter geography or economic, is one we should all encourage to students. Further, I'm grateful to the many teachers like Escalante who take pride in teaching and validating their students. Here's to those teachers!

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements

Anniversary

Mela & Ernest F. Barton, 62nd as of Feb. 15, 1953

Anniversary

Calletano & Consuelo Torres 55th as of Feb. 28,1960

Anniversary

Margarita and John Otero, 54th as of Feb. 11, 1961

TRENDS & FRIENDS: A Happy New Year from the production crew and co-hosts of Trends & Friends, which can be seen Mon. through Friday at 5 p.m. on KLBK 13. Christy Martinez-Garcia is featured in a segment called Latino Lubbock Update each Thursday, which allows her to share news from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

Anniversary

Helen & Joe Carrillo,

50th as of Feb. 20, 1965

Anniversary

Eddie & Mary Rojas,

35th as of Feb. 16, 1980

Anniversary

Nancy & Fred Morales, 11th as of Feb. 18

¡ F e licidades! C ongratulations!

SANTAS HELPERS: Members of Los Seguidores loaded up their motorcycles, trucks, and a bug from the North Pole delivering gifts to families in need.

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 (806)792-1212 for more info, or email us at latinolubbock@suddenlink.net

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FIND SAVINGS ALL OVER YOUR HOME Ceiling fans can save you money. Turning your ceiling fan to a low speed during the winter months will help to circulate the warm air that collects near the ceiling back down around the room.

Saving money is as simple as turning on the television. Most newer TV’s are set to ‘store mode’, a high-energy mode used for the showroom. Switch your television to ‘home mode’ for a better at-home picture and up to 30 percent energy savings.

Closing doors of unused rooms saves you money. Close doors and vents of unused rooms in your home. Use less energy by focusing warm air in the rooms enjoyed most by your family.

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Home/casa Neighborhood News & Resources UTILITY ASSISTANCE is intended to assist with energy usage and priority is given to elderly individuals who are 60 years of age or older; a home with a child age five (5) or younger; or a disabled household which is defined as a household with at least one member who has a disability. Service must be on and remain on, no fees, late charges, disconnects or charges over 60 days allowed. Households needing these services must call for an appointment to Neighborhood House (741-0459).

HOUSEHOLD CRISIS HEATING/ COOLING SERVICE and repair of existing central units, must meet the local weather crisis criteria. Portable air conditioning/evaporative coolers and heating units (portable electric heaters are allowable only as a last resort) may be purchased for Households that include at least one member that is Elderly, a Person with Disability, or a child age 5 or younger, when the local weather crisis criteria has been met. Call 775-2296 to see if you qualify.

ARNETT-BENSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS Join your neighbors and help work for the betterment of the community. Hosted by the Neighborhood Association the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Trejo Center, 3200 Amherst.

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

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

JACKSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Meets monthly, the last Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Jackson school cafeteria. Call (806)6871751 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.

Important Numbers for Senior Citizens

Teléfonos de interés para la tercera edad

AARP: 888-687-2277 Social Security: 800-772-1213 Medicare: 800-633-4227 TX Area Agency on Aging: 800-252-9240 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia

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New Spanish Books Now at Mahon Library

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he Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street, has a new selection of books in Spanish available for checkout. The collection includes best-selling fiction titles, literature

by Spanish language authors, cookbooks, sports books, and resources for learning English. Titles include Go Set a Watchman, The Fault in Our Stars, and Message in a Bottle.

The library also has a large selection of children’s books in Spanish.

Board books, picture books and chapter books can be found in Spanish by popular children’s authors, such as Eric Carle and Ezra Jack Keats.

Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, please call 7752834 or visit the library’s web site at www.lubbocklibrary.com.

Nuevos libros en español en Mahon Library M

ahon Library, 1306 9th Street, tiene una nueva selección de libros en Español disponibles para checkout. La colección incluye libros en la lista de los más vendidos en títulos de ficción, literatura por autores de lengua española, libros de cocina y deportes, así como recursos para aprender Inglés. Los títulos incluyen Gone Girl, The Fault in Our Stars y Message in a Bottle.

La biblioteca también cuenta con una gran selección de libros en Espa-

ñol para niños. Libros educativos de juegos, ilustraciones e historias cortas de autores populares como Eric Carle y Ezra Jack Keats, pueden ser encontrados en Español.

El horario de la biblioteca es 9 a.m. a 9 p.m. de Lunes a Miércoles, 9 a.m. a 6 p.m. de Jueves a Sábado, y 1 p.m. a 5 p.m. los Domingos. Para más información, favor llamar al 775-2834 o visitar el sitio web de la biblioteca en www.lubbocklibrary.com.

Celebrate 2-1-1 Day

ederal Communications ComF mission assigned 2-1-1 as the 3 digit code for health

provides answers and direction in regard to health benefits (public benefits), food vouchers and human service and pantries, general access on July 21, information; utility 2000. And the United assistance, and rent Way of America deassistance. clared February 11th For more inas National 2-1-1 Day formation visit in 2006. www.211texas.org, or email to south2-1-1 is a free, easy-to-remember plains211@yahoo.com. three-digit telephone number that

STAY HEALTHY IN THE NEW YEAR: As part of the company’s commitment to helping guests make healthy living a part of their everyday lives, Amigos hosted its semiannual health fair. Pharmacy representatives will be on hand to provide guests with blood pressure and glucose screenings and dietitians will be available for body mass index (BMI) calculations and healthy weight education. This is the seventh consecutive year, all activities are open to the public and free of charge.

Knights of Columbus #8097 Presents the 10th

St. Valentine’s Day Dance Benefitting the Joe Carrillo Scholarship Fund February 13, 2016 ♥ 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

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$25 Per Couple ♥ Door Prizes & Raffle ♥ BYOB Tickets: Juan Chadis, (361)726-8051 Table Reservations: Henry Castellano (806) 763-3219, or 239-8017

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Sabor Hispano

Not Fade Away

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Remembering the Day the Music Died

ebruary 3, 2016 marks the 57th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper) and pilot Roger Peterson . This date has affectionately been given the name “The Day the Music Died” by the Buddy Holly Center, after a lyric in the Don McLean song, "American Pie," that references the deaths of these rock and roll musicians. Patrons are invitLOS CARNALES: Members of Los Carnales La Familia helped to organize the 2015 ed to the Center to celebrate the life

and legacy of Buddy Holly.

Special events include: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Buddy Holly Gallery: Free Admission 10 am – 5 pm; J.I. Allison House: Free Admission, 10 am – 4:30pm Join a guided tour of significant Buddy Holly sites around Lubbock.

Cost is $5. Tour Times: 11 am, 1:30 pm & 3 pm.

Each year, on the anniversary of Buddy’s death, the Center staff places a spray of yellow roses on Buddy’s

grave, located at the City of Lubbock Cemetery at 31st Street and Teak Avenue.

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

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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 Belmonts, 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 smallplane 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.

visit form Pancho Clos to the Maggie Trejo Center. They collected toys for children of all ages.

Ritchie Valens Remembered

(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, LOS CHARROS: Meet the newest riders who enjoy the sport of riding motorcycles, most notably "La Bamba", which as well as ready to lend a helping hand to the community. We look forward working with was originally a Mexican folk song. you!

Valens transformed the song into one with a rock

En Aquellos Dias….

s mejor rodiar y no rodar”.

“E Mi papa siempre nos decía este dicho. Me acuerdo de una vez

que mi papa nos llevo a Lubbock a comprarnos lentes. Como era la primera vez que nos iban a examinar la vista, no estaba seguro de las calles. Pero a mi papa no se le decía cuando estaba mal.

En ese tiempo el centro de Lubbock era la area alrededor de la calle Broadway. Mi mama le dijo a mi papa que se habia pasado de la calle donde esta la oficina de Lee Opical. Mi papa estaba terco que la oficina estaba mas delante. Caminamos como seis bloques y no se via la oficina. Por fin le dijo mi mama que bolteara a la derecha y diera

vuelta, pero mi papa bolteo a la izquierda. Mi mama le dijo, “Samuel, esta no es entrada.” Papa se fijo que dos carros le prendian las luces. En el siguiente bloque, papa vido un signo de advertencia que decia “One Way”. Dio la vuelta y le pregunto a mama que donde estaba la calle y andabamos solo un bloque de la oficina.

Por mucho tiempo de acordabamos de ese dia.

Sabra Dios que hiziera mi papa ahora en Lubbock con todos los cambios. Quizás nunca Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

El Rinconcito Español

POR DRA. COMFORT PRATT SIGMA DELTA PI, TEXAS TECH Colaboradora del mes - Irina Mozuliova

uestra autora del mes es la gran novN elista española Carmen Laforet Díaz.

Nació en Barcelona, España, en 1921 y

falleció en Majadahonda, Comunidad de Madrid, en 2004. A los 18 años, empezó a escribir cuentos y artículos para los periódicos. En 1951, empezó a escribir una columna, “Puntos de vista de una mujer”, para el periódico Destino. A consecuencia de una crisis de fe, comenzó a dedicar mucho tiempo a actividades religiosas, una experiencia que narra en su novela La mujer nueva (1955). Entre sus novelas figuran Nada (1944), La isla y los demonios (1950),

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La niña (1954) y La insolación (1963). Sus otras obras destacadas incluyen las colecciones de cuentos La muerta (1954), Andrés (1967) y La niña y otros relatos (1970) y el ensayo Mi primer viaje a USA (1981).

Sus numerosos premios incluyen el Premio Fastenrath de la Real Academia Española (1948), el Premio Menorca de Novela (1955) y el Premio Nacional de Literatura (1956). Para más información, póngase en contacto con la Dra. Pratt (c.pratt@ttu.edu).

Latino Lubbock Magazine is News By, For, And About Hispanics and those interested in News from a Latino Perspective

The Many Shades of Love Family Cherishes Each Other

BY REGINE CLIATT FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

illie Thornton grew up in DeM troit, Michigan in what she says was a multicultural household.

Now, she carries that to her own family.

“Race has never been an issue for

us,” Thornton said.

Millie and her mother, Jennie, have taken in more than 35 foster children in their home, and the benefits have been for both sides.

“We get more blessed than they do,” said Millie.

She said the family does not discriminate bringing children into their home based on race. The Thornton’s will take any child who needs a home.

“Love is love, and kids are kids,” Jennie said.

“If they’re in a good home,” added grandmother Jennie, “In a safe home that’s all that should

matter.”

Millie said not all of West Texas has been welcoming to this, and that as a society, "they should have already gotten over any barriers racially we had," they remarked.

According to the 2010 census, 32 percent of Lubbock residents iden-

tify as Hispanic or Latino, however, only two and a half percent see themselves as more than one race.

The lack of identity in Lubbock may lead to some of the negative comments the Thornton’s say they have received after officially adopting Tyler, 8, and Mia, 7.

Millie said people often assume she is not Tyler and Mia’s mom because they are Hispanic, white, and black among other races, and she is black.

“Some days it irritates me,” Thornton said, “because I guess you don’t expect people to be that small-minded in 2016.”

Even Millie’s biological daughter Jennie is not always well-received.

“I guess like you have to be a certain shade or something to be a certain race,” she said.

Jennie said she identifies as black because her mother is black, but doesn't let it determine who she is.

One place the Thornton family said they feel welcomed is at church.

They said they are actively involved at the Our Lady Guadalupe church, which is predominantly Hispanic.

“We feel like we’re family.” Millie Thornton said.

The family said they are blessed to have each other and proudly share their love of God, family, community.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión

The Traveling Nun Sister Olivia Rico to Make

Pilgrimage to See Pope in Mexico

n just a few weeks, Pope Francis ICatholic will be in Juarez, Mexico. The Diocese of Lubbock will

GRACIAS Y BENDICIONES: The Cursillo Movement hosted a Cursillista Gathering with the Bishop in gratitude for his support and love of Cursillistas in the diocese.

Picture l to r: Penny Morin, Bishop Placido, Tony Lara, and Joe Morin.

CONGRATULATIONS OFFICERS: The new officers of St Joseph Catholic Church 2016 Guadalupanas are (l to r): Natividad, Vice President Christine Lena Zavala, Treasurer; President, Stella Mendola; and Dora Rendon, Secretary. Congratulations ladies!

BLESSINGS: The Guadalupanas of Our Lady of Grace Church initiated six new members into their ladies society. Congratulations ladies! (Photo courtesy of Isabel Gonzales)

World Marriage Day February 14, 2016

orld Marriage Day is an annuW al event, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encoun-

ter (the largest Catholic pro-marriage and family movement in the world).

It honors and affirms the vocation of husbands and wives and the positive impact of their dedicated example on society, families, communities, Church, and nation.

Each year on World Marriage Day, the Diocese of Lubbock's Marriage and Family Life office arranges various events

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be represented, as one local nun makes the trip of a lifetime to see him on Feb. 17.

"I'm very, very excited, very, very excited," Sister Olivia Rico says.

She says as a graduation present for completing her degree in religious studies, she will be making the trip down to the border of El Paso and Juarez.

"Ah, the Pope is coming to Juarez, the Pope is coming to Juarez, and Juarez is so close," she exclaims.

Rico says she can hardly contain her excitement.

"I think, whenever I start packing my bags and I really, really start concentrating on the trip, then it's really going to set in," she explains.

What makes the deal even sweeter?

"I called my mom, and she said, Ah, I can go with you. So, my mom is going to go with me," Rico says.

The Franciscan Sister says she was born in Mexico and moved to the U.S. at 7-years-old.

"I deeply feel that our people in Mexico really do need a lot of healing, because of all of the violence and all of the different things that are happening,” she says. “So, for us, it's like hope, that he is going to bring us a ray of hope to the Mexican people."

Going with her, she says is her list of prayers.

"I'm very excited and I am going to take a lot of prayer intentions,” Rico explains. “I already have a list, a big, big list of prayer intentions."

And, she says she would not be upset if she did not get to meet the Pope.

"It's a once in a lifetime experience, because I know I'm not going to see him very close,” she says. “I know, because there are going to be so many people, but the idea that I was in the same land the pope was in- that for me is a constellation

Sunday. It is a period of 40 days of repentance, with prayer, fasting and abstinence, and Confession. including a mass that is offered in Lent begins on Ash Wednesday 46 grateful recognition of married cou- days before Easter Sunday, on Febples everywhere, with par- ruary 10, 2016. ticular attention focused on Feast of Saint Patrick is Thursday, the longest-married couple March 17. Followed by the Feast of Saint Joseph on Sat., March 19. in the Diocese.

This year World Marriage Palm Sunday will be on Sunday, Week will be from February March 20th, commemorates the tri7 to 14th. Priests will offer umphal entrance of Christ into Jeblessings to married couples rusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest at their respective parishes.

For more info, contact on Holy Thursday and His CrucifixRichard or Elaine Ybarra, ion on Good Friday.

806-792-3943 ext. 231/232 Holy Thursday is March 24, 2016, or familylife@catholiclub- and is the day on which Christ celebrated the Last Supper with His bock.org disciples, four days after His trium-

CHOOSE A BETTER LENT - Three one-hour Thursday evenings, February 4, February 11, to experience 7 ways of praying. From 7-8 p.m. in Hanly Hall, Saint Elizabeth Parish, 2305 Main Street, Lubbock.

Repeated session at 8:15-9:15 pm in Hanly Hall for college students and those who cannot make the 7 - 8pm time. For more information, please call (806) 762-5225 FOOTSTEPS IN FAITH – Now is the Time of Great Mercy – February 6 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mass) and February 7 (8 a.m. Mass-12 noon Q & A). Scott Hahn, Michael Barber and Brant Pitre will again present FIF Bible conference. Ticket purchase: FootstepsInFaith.com or send payment and ticket number to Footsteps in Faith, 5720 83rd St, Lubbock, TX 79424. General admission: $25, active CCE teachers-$15. Free to priests, deacons and sisters.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH O P P O R T U N I T I E S: February 13, Lent: Mercy Coming Alive, 9:00 a.m.

– 3:00 p.m., Director – Deacon Clarke Cochran.

February 20, Silent Lenten Retreat, Led by the Spirit Into the Wilderness, 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Retreat directors-Deacon Juan Cavazos and Sister Celine Thames. Fee of $15 for each includes lunch. Scholarships available. Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth. Call to register: 806-863-4904 or rebuildchurch@gmail. com 31ST ANNUAL SAUSAGE FESTIVAL at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Levelland will take place on Sunday, February 14th. Meal will be served from 10:00am until 3:0pm. Live and silent auction and drawing for a new Ford Pick-up. Tickets on sale for $5 a chance.

and it's a joyful event for me."

But, if the moment did present itself, Sister Olivia says joy would overcome her.

"I don't know what I would say,” she exclaims. “Definitely, I would say, please, please pray for our country, because we are so much in need of prayer. And, of course, to let him that we're praying for him, also, because we also know that he needs a lot of prayer, too."

2016 Lent Calendar

ent is a time of preparation for L the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter

Church Bulletins

phal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Only hours after the Last Supper, Judas would betray Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, setting the stage for Christ's Crucifixion on Good Friday.

Good Friday, March 25, 2016, commemorates the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross.

Holy Saturday, March 26, the final day of Lent, of Holy Week, and of the Easter Triduum.

The Annunciation of the Lord is Mon., April 4th.

Easter Sunday, April 5, is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar.

On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

Latino Lubbock Magazine's is a Christian Owned Business - Christy Martinez-Garcia - John 3:16

TOB4T –Theology of the Body for Teens retreats are planned for Junior High youth on February 3 at Lubbock Saint Joseph Church, February 27 at Our Lady of Grace Church, Lubbock, and at Sacred Heart Church, Littlefield, April 2. Please contact Elizabeth at the Nurturing Center or Ellie Contreras at 773-9803 or toblubbock@ gmail.com, if interested. Retreats run from noon to 9 p.m. and cost $15 to attend. All junior high youth invited.

SAINT ELIZABETH YOUNG ADULT GROUP - Scripture study and faith sharing, led by Father Jorge, every Monday 8-9 p.m. in the Pallotti Building, 2308 Broadway, Lubbock. All grad, law and medical students, as well as other young professionals who have moved beyond their college years are welcome.

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

Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic Church, located at 2316 Broadway St. in Lubbock. For more info call (806) 762-5225 MISA EN ESPAÑOL en la Universidad de St. Elizabeth Parish cada domingo a las 2 pm. St. Elizabeth es una Iglesia Católica, en la calle 2316 Broadway St. en Lubbock.

Para más información llame al (806) 7625225 MASS AT REESE: The South Plains College Catholic Student Organization and Saint John Neumann Church sponsor Mass or Communion at Reese Center every Wednesday at 12:05 PM in RC 822A, in building 8 until further notice. Normally this will be a Mass, but if no priest is available, Deacon Ed Sears will conduct a Communion Service. All are welcome!

Time to Prepare for Your Retirement

Lent Fundraisers FISH FRY Lubbock Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd St., All Fridays of Lent – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fish with all the sides. $7/plate.

FISH FRY & LENT EVENTS: SHRIMP PEEL – Saint Elizabeth, Lubbock, K of C Council 12803 will host “Fat Tuesday On Saturday” February 6 at Hanly Hall. 6:00 p.m.-Dinner; 8:30 p.m.-Dance. $25/person. Silent Auction, all you can eat shrimp. Tickets sold after all Masses, or call the parish at 762-5225.

ST. PATRICK'S HOLY NAME FISH FRY will be held at the Church Parish Hall located at 1603 Cherry Avenue, on February 10 - ASH WEDNESDAY - 11AM - 9PM; and February 19 & March 4th, from 11am - 8pm.

Catfish Plate, $8, includes: Catfish, coleslaw, fries, hushpuppies. Salmon Plate, $10, includes: Salmon, Roasted Potatoes, Dirty Rice, Green Beans. Dine-in meal includes tea and dessert. For advance orders and information call: Edward Salas 806-543-7377 or Delma Salinas 806-781-1644.

ENCHILADA LUNCHEON Lubbock St Joseph’s Church Guadalupanas, 102 N. Ave. P, in the Church Hall, All Fridays of Lent – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enchiladas, beans, rice, and tea for dine-in only. $6/plate.

Desserts will be sold separately.

f you're in your 40's or 50's and Iretirement, haven't managed to save much for don't throw in the 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 15-20% of your gross income - more would be better!

If you have highinterest credit card debt, tackle that first. Then, make sure you're maxing out contributions t o

Consejos para la Preparación para la Jubilación Si usted está en sus años 40 o los

años 50 y no ha logrado ahorrar FISH & SHRIMP FRY Shallowater Saint Philip, 10th & J, All Fridays mucho para la jubilación, no tires la of Lent – 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Fish with all the toalla! Usted puede hacerlo - pero no va a ser fácil. sides. $8/plate, $10 for combo.

FISH FRY Anton Saint Anthony, Fourth & Lawrence Streets, All Fridays of Lent – 5-8 p.m. Fish with all the sides. $8/plate, $10 for combo.

FRIED & BAKED FISH Lubbock Christ the King, Family Activity Center, 4011 54th, March 6, 6-8 p.m. Fried or baked fish w/ sides & dessert. All you can eat. Adults-$10, Children under 12-$5. Fish sticks available for kids. Sponsored by K of C. ENCHILADA DINNER St. Patricks Church Guadalupanas will hold a an enchilada dinner on March 13, 2015, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the church hall at , 1603 Cherry Avenue. Cost is $7 per plate. Also enjoy the country store, sweets, and capirotada.

your company's 401(k) 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 NEW LOOK: Montelongo's Restaurant changed their tabletops showcasing business can't do this stuff if you're living in the community. Among the advertisers includes Latino Lubbock Magazine! Pictured are paycheck to paycheck. If you are, Rosemary Rosales, Celeste , Rudy Rosales, Maria Rosales, and Christy Martinez-Garcia. 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 downsizing.

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- QUE VIVA LA MUSICA: Mariachis performed at a celebration honoring Bishop Placidar hasta $6,000 antes de impuestos do Rodriguez. The event was organized by the Dioces Cursillistas. de un año.

Ahora un poco de amor duro: No se 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.

First Christian Church to Host Financial Peace University

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irst Christian Church will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a biblicallybased curriculum that teaches people to handle money God’s way. This lifechanging class will guide participants to achieve their financial goals by eliminating debt, save for the future and other financial topics.

This 9-week class, led by Cameron Graham, begins on Feb. 4 at 6:30 pm, at the church at , 2323 Broadway.

Childcare will be provided upon request.

Participants may regCopyright 2016 by Latino Lubbock Magazine.

ister online at: www. daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/class/1013086/ atid/l_ln . The fee is $93.

Reverend Paul Carpenter, Senior Minister at First Christian Church said, “We are excited to hostFinancial Peace University in Lubbock. This class teaches all of us to effectively manage our money the way God intended.” Carpenter added “I encourage anyone who has the desire to find peace in their finances to join me and many others for this life-changing series of classes.”

Cuidada compasivo a un precio rasonable.

Atendemos sin cita o pueden llamar para ser una consulta.

Aceptemos Medicare y tambien Catarro Presion alta Dolor de Oidos Fisico Gripa Diabetes Inyecciones Incision y Moreton Nosotros deseamos servirles en su Salud

1902 50th Street, Lubbock (806)368-6757 Estamos Abiertos: Lunes a Viernes 7:30am-6:30pm Sabados 9:00am -1:00 pm February/febrero 2016, Vol. 10, Issue 2

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Veteran's Affairs/ Asuntos de los Veteranos

Rivera 2nd Latino to Following Footsteps Archive of Modern American Warfare Coach Superbowl Aims to Preserve Veteran History

onald Eugene Rivera (born R January 7, 1962) is an American football coach and former player,

and is currently the head coach of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL), and on Feb. 7th will become the 2nd Latino who will coach a Superbowl.

On January 11, 2011, Rivera was named the fourth head coa ch of the Carolina Panthers. He is the fifth Latino to be an NFL h e a d coach, following former New Orleans Saints coach Tom Fears, former Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks coach Tom Flores, former New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts coach Jim E. Mora, and former Atlanta Falcons coach Jim L. Mora.

Rivera was born in Fort Ord, California. His father was a Puerto Rican commissioned officer in the United States Army and was stationed in California, where he met his fu-

ture wife, Rivera's mother, who is of Mexican heritage. As a result of his father's military service, Rivera had to travel and was educated in military bases in Germany, Panama, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.

Finally his family moved to Monterey, California. There, he attended Seaside High School, where he first started playing football.

Rivera played college football for the University of California, Berkeley, and was recognized as an AllAmerican linebacker. He was selected in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the 1985 Chicago Bears, who won Super Bowl XX. As a coach, Rivera was the defensive coordinator for the 2006 Chicago Bears, who won the National Football Conference championship and competed in Super Bowl XLI. In 2011 he was named head coach of the Carolina Panthers. He was recognized as the NFL Coach of the Year by the Associated Press in 2013. Since taking over the Panthers, he has led the team to three straight divisional titles, and an appearance in Super Bowl 50.

Rivera is married and has two children, Christopher and Courtney, with his wife Stephanie, a former assistant coach for the WNBA's Washington Mystics.

exas Tech University is home T to a number of unique military collections that preserve the dona-

tions of veterans, the youngest being the Archive of Modern American Warfare (AMAW).

A branch of the Vietnam Center and Archive, which houses the largest collection of Vietnam War records outside the National Archives, the AMAW was created in 2007 to collect and preserve the records of veterans of military conflicts after 1975. Though the collection houses physical material such as uniforms, newspapers and propaganda items, the AMAW is primarily a digital archive. The AMAW’s push for digital material such as photographs, videos, emails, text messages and other digital documents makes it unique, and puts these materials at risk if they are not donated soon.

Andrew Hinton, special projects archivist for the AMAW, said it’s imperative that modern war veterans donate their digital materials as soon as possible, before advancements in technology make accessibility of modern digital records difficult or impossible.

“We’re trying to get modern war veterans to think about the importance of preserving their history and donating their digital materials now,” Hinton said. “If we don’t get that stuff soon and give it the attention it deserves by migrating it to a format that will be sustainable over time, none of this stuff is going to be accessible in the future because the technology that was used to create it will be obsolete.”

The AMAW aims to preserve veterans’ history by collecting their do-

nated materials and arranging them in a way that is both accessible to researchers and reminiscent of its original order and use to veterans.

An online portal is being created in order to make digital records accessible online.

“Privacy is a big issue a lot of veterans are concerned about when it comes to donating their material,” Hinton said. “We want them to know their privacy is our top priority.”

The AMAW has software that can restrict material as necessary, creating a controlled environment for each veteran’s donations based on the content of the materials.

With each collection organized by donor, a benefit to donating digital materials is veterans do not have to part with items that may be sentimental to them.

The archive, which will help researchers at Texas Tech understand modern warfare, is unique compared to other military collections in the United States.

Following in the footsteps of the Vietnam Center, the AMAW hopes to one day be the largest collection of modern war records, focusing on digital-born materials and preserving veterans’ history while benefiting research.

Education & Training Resources for Veterans

any benefits are available to M advance the education and skills of Veterans and Service mem-

bers. Spouses and family members may also be eligible for education and training assistance in fact, 25 percent of those benefitting from VAs education programs are nonVeterans. Some might find they're eligible for more than one benefit or that one program is more suited to certain education and training goals than another.

Learn about these and other education and training programs administered by VA or start your application now: The Post-9/11 GI Bill offers higher education and training benefits to Veterans, Service members, and their families who served after Sept. 10, 2001.

The Montgomery GI

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Bill assists active duty and Reservists with the pursuit of higher education degrees, certificates, and other education and training.

These other VA education and training programs offer various education and training benefits or increased benefits to certain Reservists and Veterans and their survivors and dependents: • Reserve Educational Assistance Program • Veterans Educational Assistance Program • Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program • Educational Assistance Pilot Program • National Call to Service Program For more information and for links visit http:// www.benefits.va.gov/ gibill/education_ programs.

Call Latino Lubbock Magazine at (806) 792-1212 for your advertising needs

Veteran & Military Connection BOOTS TO BUSINESS is a three-step entrepreneurial education initiative offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an elective track within the Department of Defense’s revised Training Assistance Program called Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Transition GPS). https://www. sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ovbd/resources/160511 MILITARY MASS HELD MONTHLY Saint John Neumann Church, 58022 22nd St., will hold a military Mass for loved ones, deceased or living, Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

The military Mass is held the last Saturday of each month.

PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 1000 hours, at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call John Murdock at (806) 829-2805.

SBA VETERAN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT The Office of Veterans Business Development's mission is to maximize the availability, applicability and usability of all administration small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their Dependents or Survivors. Contact Armando Garcia at 806-472-7462 ext: 104.

DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services nationwide.

It helps people with disabilities and their relatives find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability. gov BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION (BVA) From blinded veterans, for blinded veterans. Services offered include transportation assistance, and connects blinded veterans from earlier wars (Vietnam War, Korean War…) with blinded veterans of recent conflicts (Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.). www.bva.org HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org

Important Numbers for Veterans

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos

CRISIS LINE 1-800-273-TALK(8255) "Press 1 for Veterans" U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420 Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia

Latino Lubbock Magazine 806-792-1212 news@latinolubbock.net www.latinolubbock.net

Memoriam/memorial

Tips for Planning a Funeral

funeral is one of the steepest A expenses we'll face but many important decisions are made emo-

tionally rather than with a close eye on costs.

Funerals should be treated like any other consumer transaction by comparing costs and services. Charges at different funeral homes in the same area can vary by thousands of dollars, so it pays to shop around.

A federal law enforced by the Federal Trade Commission makes comparison shopping much easier today than it was a generation ago.

The law, called the funeral rule, requires funeral directors to provide an itemized list of services and their costs. It was designed to ease the pressure on consumers to buy bundled services, some of which they may not need.

The rule also stopped funeral directors from forcing consumers to buy a casket from them, often at inflated prices. Funeral homes must accept a casket or urn purchased elsewhere.

In recent years, competition has increased with online and discount retailers offering consumers more choices than ever. Caskets, for example, can be bought from Walmart and Costco.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for funeral services, whether you're planning for yourself or arranging the funeral of a loved one.

Know your consumer rights - Anyone who walks into a funeral home and inquires must be given a general price list. Customers must be allowed to take this list home to consider the costs.

If you shop by telephone, funeral directors are required to provide price information to callers.

Funeral homes often offer packages, but consumers have the right to choose only the separate goods and services they want. Sometimes packages cost less than their individual components. If you're comparing one funeral home to another, make sure the packages include the same set of services.

The FTC outlines the funeral rule and provides more guidance here: http://tiny.cc/5ort5.

The national funeral directors trade

group offers a consumers bill of rights at: http://tinyurl.com/25cbmge.

Avoid emotional overspending Emotions at the time of a death can often drive family members to overspend.

"The peculiarity of this business is that its profitability is dependent necessarily on how much you spend in a vulnerable and grief-stricken time," Slocum said. "There's no other transaction like it."

But it's important to keep in mind the family budget, wishes of the deceased, and religious and cultural traditions.

The average cost of a fullservice funeral can approach $10,000 but that includes a lot of services many families may not feel they need, such as embalming or the costs of a public viewing.

Experts cringe at such an estimate, saying it can cause consumers to think that's what should be spent for a "traditional" or "normal" funeral, suggesting anything less would be inadequate.

Other less costly options are available including direct burial or direct cremation.

Direct burial includes a simple container and burial shortly after death.

Similarly, direct cremation occurs shortly after death, with the remains placed in an urn or other container.

These services don't include viewing or visitation, which reduces the single most expensive aspect of a funeral — the casket. Also, no embalming is necessary, which cuts costs by hundreds of dollars.

This point raises a common misperception that embalming is required by law. It isn't in most cases, a fact

that should be disclosed on the funeral home's price list.

Understand basics about the casket and burial containers. Costs can range from a few hundred dollars to $5,000 or more. Funeral homes are required to provide a written casket price list before they show clients the caskets.

If you don't see lower-priced options on display, ask to see them.

Often, grave liners or burial vaults also are sold to protect the casket.

State laws do not require a vault or liner. Some cemeteries require an outer burial container to prevent a grave from sinking.

Like caskets, funeral directors must show you a price list for grave liners and vaults and must allow you to use one purchased elsewhere.

Exercise caution if pre-planning your own funeral. Planning a funeral and paying in advance for services and a cemetery plot is a thoughtful way to help a family through the difficult time of a loved one's death. Caution is advised when considering prepayment.

The consumer advocate, recommends planning ahead but keeping the money in a family bank account.

It should be set up so it's payable on death to the family member who will be in charge of arrangements.

It's important to have a conversation with family members about your wishes, the plans you've made and information about the account set up for payment.

Comparable consumer protections are in place for pre-need customers. Funeral directors must provide a price list and are prohibited from offering only package funerals.

It's a good idea to discuss any preplanning contract with an attorney or financial planner before signing.

Seek help if a funeral or costs were not right. For consumers who run into problems there are a few avenues for redress.

If you have a problem with funeral arrangements that cannot be resolved with the funeral director, see the Funeral Consumers Alliance advice on how to file a complaint at: http:// tinyurl.com/25b7nek. The National Funeral Directors Association has a help line at 800-228-6332. Visit www.ftc.gov or call 1-877-382-4357.

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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.

FR. GERARD J. KENNEY, (Fr. Jerry) Pastor Emeritus of St. John Neumann R.C. Church in Lubbock passed away on Dec. 26, 2015, following a long illness. He was at home and passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He is survived by his two sons, Sean C. Kenney of Munich, Germany and Daniel Gregory Kenney of Brooklyn, NY, and by his twin brother, Br. John G. Kenney of San Miguel, Mexico; his brother, Edward Kenney of Wayland, MA; sister, Dianne Williams of Oxford, NC and brother, Michael F. Kenney of Milton, MA.

Memorials & In Memoriams

MEMORIALS & MEMORIAMS ARE PAID ADVERTISING, and can include photo

message. Different sizes, prices are available for memoriams and memorials. For more info, call (806) 792-1212, or ask your funeral provider. Memorials provide by a funeral home can be submitted up to the 27th to appear in the preceding month.

Deadline to submit memoriams is the 21st.

Memorial

Ernesto Martinez Sr.

January 5, 1925 to Feb. 5, 2010 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4

SOTERO EREVIA PERALEZ, SR. of Idalou passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at the age of 86. He was born April 22, 1929, in Rosebud, Texas, to Maurico and Virginia (Erevia) Peralez. Sotero married Maria Herrera on Jan. 30, 1950, in Lubbock, Texas. He was a local cotton farmer in the Idalou area for several years. He was a member of St. Philip's Catholic Church where he served as an usher for several years. He was also a member of the Holy Names Society and a Cursillistas. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of almost 66 years, Maria; children, Ernest and wife, Rosa, Esther Peralez, Rosa and husband, Lorenzo Garza, Sotero, Jr. and wife, Janie Peralez, Alfredo Peralez, Luis and wife, Linda Peralez, and Jose and wife, Brenna Peralez, all of Idalou; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Lazaro Peralez of Kansas and Luis Peralez of Lubbock. Sotero was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Jonathan Peralez.

GUADALUPE CASTILLEJA passed into eternal life surrounded by her family Jan. 20, 2016. She was born Dec. 5, 1938, to the late Alvino and Maria Rodriguez.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated today at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lubbock with burial in the Center Plains Cemetery under the direction of Chapel of Grace Funeral Home. Guadalupe is survived by her husband, Jose Castilleja; two daughters, Maria Garcia, and Josefina Garcia and husband Verdalino; a son, David Castilleja and wife, Irma; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

Guadalupe is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Mario Rodriguez. Guadalupe loved her family and enjoyed cooking, playing baseball and volleyball. Guadalupe was a woman of prayer who always thought of others, placing their needs ahead of hers.

She will be greatly missed.

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

Johnny Joe Martinez, Feb. 17, 1962 to Dec. 22, 2011 A man greatly beloved.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember him.

Fond memories linger every day, remembrance keeps him near.

God took him home, it was his will, but in our hearts he liveth still.

His mission on earth fulfilled. We loved him a lot, but God loved him more.

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

Jessie Robert Garza Sept. 10, 1963 to Jan. 26, 2105 “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. Whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” ~ Romans 14:8 In honor of the greatest Dad, Father, Son, Husband and Friend..we love and miss you.

Always, Jessica Your Daughter Y toda la Familia

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PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ 100 Black Men Gala

Eric Strong greets Robert Ramirez.

Frank Garcia poses with the Henrys.

Della & Pete Esqueda smile for the camera.

Becky & J.R. Castilleja looking great!

Cursillistas Honoring Bishop Placido Rodriguez

Future cursillistas attended with their parents.

The Marmolejos enjoyed the gathering.

Staff members were on hand to photograph and greet Con amigos y amistades. guests.

Beautiful friendships stem from being a cursillista.

Taking a break from a nice lunch and great conversa- Cursillistas were in attendance from all over the Diocese, including Levelland's Rosario Smith and her tion. mama.

De Colores

Mom and daughter were all smiles.

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Día de la Virgen Procession Part II

Many believers attended the event with friends and fam- Our Lady of Grace church members the Flores were on St. Patrick's Church Guadalupanos rand Knights of The Guadalupanas from Our Lady of Grace looking ily. hand to represent.

Columbus members celebrated and walked behind the pretty in blue. float.

Día de la Virgen Procession Part II

The event was festive and colorful, and the costumes Banners by many parishes were proudly carried. were beautiful!

Angels on a float enjoying the day.

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Photos & Memories - Aquí y Alla

The children experienced the significance of the observance.

Los Seguidores de Cristo Christmas Gift Delivery

Catching up with fellow riders

Ladies enjoyed the sun and prepared for the ride and Volunteers were excited to meet the families. delivery of gifts.

Santa & Mrs. Claus dressed and ready to share some Christmas glee.

Congratulations Graduates

Tany Lucero was honored by her loved ones.

Rosalinda Arila-Lopez and Teresa Michelle Lopez were Opal Mae Vasquez knows how to burn the midnight oil Graduate Damyan Mercado gets a hug! proud to show their diplomas! and achieve her goals. She shared the moment surrounded by her family.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y Aquí LULAC #263 Annual Christmas Party - Part II

Couples enjoy the music and fellowship.

Diana & Henry Martinez

The event is a tradition for many couples.

Pancho Clos stopped by for a visit.

LULAC #263 Annual Christmas Party - Part II

A night of dinner and dancing the night away.

Enjoying time with your loved one and celebrating the Merry Christmas everybody! holidays is what many couples do.

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Amigas enjoyed the music and catching up.

Polly & Julian Perez took time to get a photograph.

LULAC #263 Annual Christmas Party - Part II

Everyone had a great time.

The Devitas attended the event and had a great time.

Alla y Aquí

Dr. Athos Colon preparing paella on New Year's Eve!

Future teachers doing their student training work at Har- Publisher Christy Martinez-Garcia read to the children. The weekly Latino Lubbock segment of Trends and well Elementary.

She is a major advocate of reading.

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Montelongo's New Table Top Unveiling Party

Muisc got the celebration rolling.

David and Pete proudly pointed out the Matadaor Mo- Representatives from Smiles by Design pointed at their Maria Rosales took a break after hosting the reveal tors ad. ad. party.

Pancho Clos Visit to the Trejo Center Part II

Volunteers were on hand to make the day special for Beautiful families in the crowd. the kids.

Volunteers taking a break from handing out toys.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ­ y Alla

Grandparents with their grandson were excited to see The wait seemed long but worth it.

Pancho Clos.

Pancho Clos Visit to the Trejo Center Part II

A family sharing time in line and getting excited about Posing for Latino Lubbock Magazine. the fruit and candy bags and toys!

Unique Car Club always ready to pitch in at the event.

They were among other car clubs volunteering.

AquĂ­ y Alla

Feb. 2 is Dia de la Candelaria, where many will take A little fun in the snow. Lubbock received record break- Scarves placed for the homeless or those in need were Brody enjoyed the snow! He is the mascot for Latino the Baby Jesus to Mass for his Christening. After many ing amounts. placed by Restoring Hope volunteers.

Lubbock Magazine and pet child of publisher Christy Martinez-Garcia. families celebrate.

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Sports/deportes

Regional Golden Gloves Set for Feb. 12 & 13

he Optimist Boy's & girl's Club T Warriors Boxing Team will host the Texas State Regional Golden

10 and will be ranked nationally by the boxing association. Daniel and Manuel both lost quarter final Gloves Championships on Feb. 12th bouts. & 13th, at 7:30 pm at the MCM El- These boxers along with other area egante Hotel and Suites, champions including located at 801-Ave. Gilbert Vasquez Q Lubbock, from BrownTexas. field; Timmy Ruiz

T h e top boxers in the West Texas will be competing for a berth in the State Championships. From their the champions will advance to the National Tournament of Champions held in Las Vegas, NV. Among some of the top area and national boxers that will be competing are: Izaiah Ortega, T.J. Borrego, Daniel Terrezas and Manuel Terrazas. The boxers just returned from competition in Reno, Nevada where they competed in the USA Boxing National Youth Tournament, which featured the top athletes in the United States.

T. J. Borrego was the National finalist receiving a silver medal.

Izaiah Ortega finished in the top

from Amarillo; and Kenny Rodriguez from the Lubbock Warriors, will all be competing for a regional championship to advance to the State and National Golden Gloves Tournament later this year.

Teams from all the West Texas area and the city of Lubbock will be bringing their best boxers. It is a rare opportunity to be able to see some of the nation's best athletes competing in this area in the Golden Gloves tournament.

The Golden Gloves tournament will showcase the best Lubbock and West Texas has to offer.

Tickets will only be available at the door. Adults - $15 and children under 10 - $8.

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he journey into T 2016 goes forward but now is the

time to say goodbye to America’s favorite pastime with the 50th annual Super Bowl being played this first week.

The Big 12 will have six representatives in this commemorative game but the name we’ll all recognize is Texas Tech offensive lineman standout Louis Vasquez in what will be his second Super Bowl appearance.

Congratulations go out to Carolina Head coach Ron Rivera who will be only the second Latino head coach to be in the Super Bowl, following the steps of Tom Flores with the Oakland Raiders. Flores did it once as an assistant in 1977 and twice as the head coach in 1980 and 1983, winning each and every time.

If Rivera wins this game he will be only the fourth person to win a Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach, joining you guessed it, Tom Flores as one of those special individuals. Hopefully this can open the doors for more Latino coaches in the future and then maybe we can see them make this kind of impact more often instead of every 33 years. Now let’s look forward to

what’s making an impact right now in our local sports team and we have to look no further that Tubby smith and the men’s basketball team. As of deadline time they hold a 12-7 overall record but are only 2-6 in the conference.

With the injury to Noresne Odiase keeping him out for at least most of this month, it seems their chances of appearing in the NCAA tournament will diminish unless they can pull off some impressive performances these next few weeks.

If not, their streak without an invite to the big dance will stretch to a painful 9-year stretch. We have seen some remarkable improvements so far, as they have played most of their conference games close enough to taste victory. It really is hard to get down on them in my opinion, when just about every Big 12 team is ranked in the top 25.

It is also refreshing to see our local fans show up in more numbers than what had been in prior seasons and we need to remember that is what it’s going to take, if we want to see this program continue to grow in the ways we have witnessed so far. With half of the eight games at home this month it’s not far fetched to think there is some kind of postseason action within reach but let’s

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take it one game at a time. Every game is again scheduled to be televised, starting with Oklahoma State on the 3rd, but the make or break game for me will be the rubber game against Texas three days after that. Beat Texas and that might just be the fuel this team needs to jet thru their remaining schedule into an extended season. The Lubbock team that seems to have that magic fuel from the beginning to right now are the Division 4a number 8 ranked Estacado Matadors. As of article time they sport an eye-catching 17-5 record with 4 of their last 5 games remaining this month being played at home. They however aren’t the leaders in that division, the Lamesa Tornadoes hold that advantage with their 1 ½ game lead. Their meeting on the 9th here at the Matador gym should determine the district championship; it doesn’t get any better than that. Congratulations to Coach Tony Wagner for what is turning out to be a very memorable season.

Let’s enjoy these last few weeks of winter.

Editor's Note: Mando Reyna is an avid sports aficionado and fan. He contributes his sports perspective of local to national sports.

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