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Volume 5, Issue 2 February 2011

The Emerging Voice of Lubbock

Anniversary

Mela & Ernest F. Barton, 58th as of Feb. 15, 1953

Anniversary

Calletano & Consuelo Torres 51st as of Feb. 28,1960

Anniversary

Margarita and John Otero , 50th as of Feb. 11, 1961

Anniversary

Helen & Joe Carrillo,

46th as of Feb. 20, 1965

On the Cover “EL CORAZON”

Design By Christy Martinez-Garcia Any Latino that has ever played the popular Mexican bingo game Loteria can identify with this month's cover. This game brought many families together for some wholesome and fun times. It is always exciting for me to see different generations playing this game. From church youth groups like the one at Our Lady of Guadalupe, to the senior citizens at the Trejo Senior Center, each has managed to preserve this game, and make it their own. From using beans, to bottle caps, to pebbles, as a way to mark the cards that have been called. And although the cards haven't even changed in the quality, the game's principal remains the same. As a girl, this game was also a way for me to practice my Spanish language. My sisters and I would take turns calling out the card names. One of my favorites cards was El Corazon. So in honor of Valentines Day it receives the spotlight of our cover, and as a reminder that love can be simple, and memorable.

Anniversary

Elex & Cruz Trevino,

41st as of Feb. 21, 1970

Anniversary

Eddie & Mary Rojas,

31st as of Feb. 16, 1980

22 years as of Feb. 4, 1989

Anthony & Liz De Leon, 18th as of Feb. 14, 1993

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Anniversary

Mark & Melissa Acebedo, 9th as of Feb. 14

Anniversary

Nancy & Fred Morales, 6th as of Feb. 18

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Anniversary

Joe & Gloria Vasquez,

Just Married

Dorothy and Ben Mercado Married on January 1, 2011

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Absolutely no part of this periodical may be reproduced without the consent of Latino Lubbock Magazine. This periodical’s name and logo, and the various concepts, titles and headings therein, are trademarks of Latino Lubbock Magazine. 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.

February 2011

Qu o t e

“The only thing that I want to come out of this is really two things; the first, a more positive and unified message which the president put out in Tucson at the memorial … and the other is more public service." Daniel Hernandez

Intern who saved Congresswoman Gabby Gifford, after the AZ shooting

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"El que por su gusto corre, nunca se cansa." "Who for his pleasure runs, never tires."

Meaning that when you do something for pleasure, it is not tiring.

¡ F e liz c u mp le a ñ o s !

January Belated Robert Madrid Andrea Martinez Adela Lucero Carlos Perez February Celia Ybarra Pat Castilleja Lori Ann Martinez Veronica Chavarria Alejandro Beltran Anthony Barela Sylvia Valdez Blaz Gutierrez Melania A. Hernandez John Rodriguez (KC OLG) Rejino III Madrid Yazmine E. Salinas Raymond Salinas Jose G Salinas V Delia Pardo Janie Vasquez Ramon Martinez Sandra Reyes Victoria Martinez Luis R. Aguilar (KC OLG) Grace Nunez Kimberly Piseno Dahlia Ortega Ponciano Hortencia Garcia Dimas Rodriguez Joanna Alonzo Torrez Erica Montez Mary Carrillo Anthony W. Cognasi (KC OLG) Sandra Barrera Albert G. Moreno (KC OLG) Roxanne Martinez Jessica Martinez Gloria Martinez Michael Leal Ernest Barton Johnny Castilleja Josie Castro Janie Rangel Vivian Solis Ignaico Jr. Armenta

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Ambria Nicole Castillo 2/16 Gloria Armenta 2/16 Lynn Ortiz 2/16 Gabriella Mata 2/17 Denise Ybanez 2/17 Anita Harrison 2/17 Amy Flores 2/17 Julie De Los Santos 2/17 Danny Fernandez 2/18 Christopher A. Hernandez 2/18 Daniel H. Arbuckle 2/18 Jerry Montemayor (KC OLG) 2/18 MaryJane Macias 2/18 Jaymison Ramos 2/19 Sara Martinez 2/19 Nora Herrera 2/20 Eufemia Gutierrez 2/21 Sandra Sánchez 2/21 Richard R. Hernandez (KC OLG) 2/ 21 Nicholas A. Rodríguez (KC OLG) 2/21 Jessica Lynn Chavez 2/21 Madeline Marie Hernandez 2/21 Fr. Raymundo Manriquez (KC OLG) 2/22 Connie Fuentes 2/23 John Paul Alejandro Rodriguez 2/23 Patsy Herrera 2/23 Azmeray Mungia 2/23 Chon Alcorta 2/23 Lino A. De León (KC OLG) 2/24 Lisa Nuñez 2/24 Arthur Lara (KC OLG) 2/25 Alejandro Montes (KC OLG) 2/26 Freddy Morales 2/26 Margarita Otero 2/26 Gloria Lopez 2/26 Prisca Mendez 2/26 Halley R. Ortiz 2/26 Michael Macias 2/27 David C. Garcia 2/27 Ry Nunez 2/27 Josie Zuniga 2/27 Robert Chavez 2/27 Peyton Ortega 2/28 Felix Ortega, Jr. 2/28 Mark Castro 2/28

Ha p p y Birt h d a y ! Alcario Jr. Garcia & Mary Lou Garcia - The Twins Feb. 5th

We love you both very much. May you have a very special and blessed day. Love, Your Mom - Mary Lou Brothers & Sisters

Socorro Garcia Feb. 24th

You are very special to us. Have a great birthday! May God Bless you and bring you many more wonderful years! Love, Your Mom - Mary Lou Brothers & Sisters

A l í v i a t e p ro n t o ... Ge t we ll s o o n O u r Pra y e rs a re wit h y o u

Johnny Martinez Mary Todd Lucia Lira Ava Gloria Hortensia Cisneros Gonzalo Garza Juan Ortiz

Danny Fernandez Floyd Salinas Ruben Flores Jimmy Urive Sylvia Ortiz Janie Castañeda

Guadalupe Urive Julia Garcia Frank E. Lara Xochitl Anderton Milton Arredondo Sr.

CONTENTS

Message from Mayor Tom Martin Opportunity Page Tips by Jaime Garcia Youth Page LULAC Memoriam Faith & Religion Pete's Barrio Memoir Texas Sports Report with Mando Reyna Fotos y requerdos Pico the Gallo Kid’s Page

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Word From February Is Black History Month the Publisher Remembrance, awareness, and celebration

u Solo Tu was the serenata that my grandfather Castro sang to my abuelita, even when he had a little too much to drink. He would stand outside her window, call her name, and sing her the song. The neighbors soon learned to endure his ritual that went on for a number of years. He actually had a good voice and knew many ballads that sometimes went on for hours. Sadly, my grandfather fell victim to throat cancer, and lost his beautiful voice and ability to sing serenatas. Although it has been a few years since my grandfather passed, the lovely songs dedicated to my grandmother became memories of her amor eterno. As Latinos, I am always proud of how we value the sanctity of marriage. So, in this month's issue from the cover, to the anniversary photos, to the centerfold, which showcase marriages and celebrations and is entitled "Con todo corazon" we hope our readers will be reminded that love should be celebrated with all of our heart. The Texas Legislative Budget Board last week released the first draft of a proposed budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013. Now that legislators, school superintendents, hospital administrators, and community college leaders have had the chance to pick themselves up off the floor and assess the potential damage to public school instruction, medical care, and more, it is becoming clear that nearly every Texan will feel the squeeze. Both secondary and higher education will take massive hits under the proposed budget. While South Plains College, an area community colleges is not on the chopping block (four across the state are), the proposed state budget cuts could make the future a lot less bright for as many as 4,000 county teens who depend on funding from TEXAS Grants to help pay for their college education. Social services cuts are expected to hit nearly every part of Texas hard. They will particularly impact districts with a high population of people over the age of 65. The proposed reduction of $1.57 billion in payments to nursing facilities will be particularly tough on the elderly. It is anticipated that this is going to hit the elderly and underprivileged worse . There is also concern about the potential hit to the mentally disabled. The mentally ill are among the most vulnerable in society. In addition, local hospitals will likely suffer from the impact, as will their patients. The proposed budget cuts payments to long-term care facilities by 33 percent and payments to hospitals by 10 percent. Then there is the issues of Redistricting with no surprise to see that some of the folks placed on that committee have a political agenda. As one reader said "it's evident that the Good ol' Boy network is alive in well in Lubbock and across Texas". Rick Perry and his partisan politics and "his priorities" in this legislative session are bringing him much criticism. For example - the Voter ID in Texas, and sanctions cities? We have bigger problems as evident by this budget crisis Texas is facing. There seems to be an attack on Hispanics. Let me point out that it was just last year that we were battling to sustain the names of Cesar E. Chavez and Thurgood Marshall in Texas history books. And now, here we are again fighting to preserve the Cesar Chavez Day in the state of Texas! The battle is not over and we urge our readers to contact your state representatives and urging them to sustain this important day. More importantly, when it is time to vote, you must make it your priority. In our February issue, Latino Lubbock Magazine shares an abundant amount of information and stories of interest including a centerfold of many couples who have modeled true love and commitment. We also include heart health information in our Salud page. Each section is filled with useful information that we hope you will take time to review. Also, congratulations to LULAC on their LULAC Week observance and festivities. This organization has provided thousands of dollars in scholarships to our Latino youth and we are grateful to the members who volunteer and commit the time to make this happen. Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to highlighting the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you to those who support our publication. We now 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 Pascua y siempre! Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock”

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GUEST COMMENTARY BY T. J. PATTERSON, SR.

n 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson I and Rev. Jesse E. Moorland cofounded the Association for the Study

of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). Their goal was to research and bring awareness to the largely ignored, yet crucial role Black people played in American and world history. The following year, Woodson published and distributed his findings in The Journal of Negro History. He founded the publication with the hope that it would dispel popular mistruths. He also hoped to educate Black people about their cultural background and instill them with a sense of pride in their race. The son of former slaves and the second Black person to receive a degree from Harvard University, Carter Woodson understood the value of education. He also fell the importance of preserving one’s heritage and, upon his urgings, the fraternity Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – one which this writer is a member – created Negro History Week in 1920. In 1928, Woodson changed the name to Negro History Week. He selected the month of February for the celebration as a way to honor of the birth

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of two men whose actions drastically altered the future of Black Americans. Abraham Lincoln, the U. S. President who issued the Emancipation Proclamation . He was born February 12th and Frederick Douglass, who was the nation’s leading abolitionist was born on February 14th. Woodson and the ASNLH provided learning materials to teachers, Black history clubs and the community at large. They also published photographs that depicted important figures in Black culture, plays that dramatized Black history, and reading material. Dr. Carter G. Woodson died in 1950, but his legacy continued on as the celebration of Negro History Week was adopted by cities and organizations across the country. This observance proved especially important during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s, a time in the United States of America when the inhumane and unequal treatment of Black people in America was being challenged and overturned. The Black Power Movement of the 1970’s emphasized racial pride and the significance of collective cultural

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values. This prompted the ASNLH, now called the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, to change Negro History Week to Black History Week. In 1976, they extended the week to a month long observance. Black History Month is now recognized and widely celebrated by the entire nation on both a scholarly and commercial level. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History continues to promote, preserve and research Black History and Culture year-round. If one would read this short narrative about Black History, one should quickly understand that if you are Black, it is important for you to do what you have to preserve your Black Community. And for the community to value and embrace the black community and their historic contributions.

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Opinion/opinión Community Update 14TH ANNUAL WINE & CHOCOLATE FANTASIA A fundraising event featuring unlimited servings of chocolate and wine Feb. 5, 2011, 6:30– 8:30 p.m. At Llano Estacado Winery east of US 87 (Tahoka Hwy) on FM 1585. Net proceeds benefit the West Texas Parkinsonism Society (WTPS) and TCA Texas Panhandle Chefs de Cuisine Scholarship Fund. TICKETS: $50. Please purchase tickets by calling Llano Estacado Winery at 806745-2258. CAC 2011 BIG GAME BLOW OUT Feb. 6, 2011 at the Science Spectrum/Omnimax. Doors open at 5, private party starts at 6. If you want to host your friends/family to watch the Big Game but don't want to mess with cooking or cleaning - join us! Call the Children's Advocacy Center for more details at 806-740-0251. LUBBOCK AREA YOUNG DEMOCRATS will meet Tuesday, February 8 at 7pm at the Subway Sandwiches by Texas Tech (1109 University Ave). COUNCIL OF PTA’S ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE Feb. 10-12, All Books are $1 and all monies raised will go towards Scholarships for LISD seniors. South Plains Mall (Between Sears and Bealls, across from Lil Jungle), 6002 Slide Rd; 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. LUBBOCK LIONS CLUB 59TH ANNUAL PANCAKE FESTIVAL will be held Saturday, February 19, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The Festival will open at 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tickets are $4.50 in advance; $5 at the door. There is no charge for children under two years of age. Tickets may be purchased from any Lubbock Lions Club member, at all Bolton Locations and by calling the Lubbock Lions Club at 806-763-4789. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY 1/2 PRICE BOOK LOVERS SALE Feb. 13-14. There will be bargains galore, books, books on tape and cd, vhs and dvd movies, music on vinyl, tape and cd, a silent auction, and a large selection of framed art. Mahon Library basement, 1306 9th Street; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m. LAUGH FOR THE CURE Breast cancer is no laughing matter. But for one night, it will be. Join Komen Lubbock for the 3rd Annual Laugh for the Cure featuring comedian Louis Ramey, finalist from NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Feb. 24th, 6:30 pm $30 General Admission, $40 VIP. 12TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION benefitting Lubbock Meals on Wheels will take place on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. This spectacular event will include over thirty-five food booths, live jazz music, a large silent auction, cash bars, plus a variety of activities and prizes. Event tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and can be purchased in advance at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, any SelectA-Seat location or for $35 at the door. For more information, call 792-7971. 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. FREE LEGAL AID OFFERED Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in such areas as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence and consumer fraud. Call 763-4557 or (800) 9334557. ARNETT-BENSON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS Join your neighbors and help work for the

February 2011

The State of Our City - Lubbock

ach year, I have the privilege to E report to you on the State of Our City. Let’s look at the accomplishments that have brought us here and look forward to what's on the horizon. I will focus on economics and demographics, infrastructure improvements, water supply, and transportation. I believe the City of Lubbock is an emerging economic county perfectly positioned to be great. The sales tax is a good barometer to view how our local economy is fairing. The sales tax revenue has been consistent for the past three years. Fluctuating oil prices has decreased the amount of purchases of goods and services. The City budgeted for this stable revenue and has been conservative in daily operations. Lubbock's unemployment rate is at six percent. While, the nation is at nine percent and the state at eight percent. We have been fortunate that Lubbock has a lower unemployment rate. This is good for our economy. The apartment occupancy rate is at eighty-nine percent. Plus, forty percent of Lubbock households live in apartments with over thirteen

thousand units occupied. Lakeside Hospital, Arnett The percentages demBenson, Fourth Street and onstrate an increase in Slide Road. The Animal our population growth. Shelter is scheduled to be In addition, the housing completed in April 2011. market is doing well. The water supply has been The residential market of great interest as we look trend is up, which makes toward the future. The opthe resale of homes portunity to plan our future much better. will help us determine the The population trends kind of city we want to have steadily increase leave for the next generaover the past ten years. tion. Lubbock is securing I believe the 2010 Cena diversify water supply. TOM MARTIN sus Bureau's population The water supply will numbers will reflect around 225,000 encompass Roberts County, Bairesidents. Approximately three- ley County, Lake Meredith, local quarters of citizens responded to groundwater, conservation, reusable the 2010 census's survey. This high and Lake Alan Henry. The Lake response rate will indicate a more Alan Henry Water Supply Project accurate estimate of the population. includes three main components Additionally, the last couple of water delivery, water treatment, and years higher education enrollment treated water delivery. The raw wahas seen a significant increase. Sta- ter delivery system includes three tistics show there are over 48,000 pump stations. The pump stations students enrolled in various institu- will be located at Lake Alan Hentions in Lubbock. ry, Post and Southland. The water The infrastructure improvements pipeline is over sixty miles and is include some of the following the currently in the second stage out of Northwest Drainage Project and three. The main water supply will the Animal Shelter. The North- come from Lake Alan Henry in the west Drainage Project will relieve summer of 2012. flooding problems around Covenant The Marsha Sharp Freeway proj-

ect is currently at phase four which includes the area between Avenue Q through the east side of I-27. The project is eight million under estimate. We work hard to utilize your taxpayer's dollars efficiently. Another notable project is the Northwest Passage. The Northwest Passage is the area of North Loop 289 at Fourth Street and Slide Road. The development of these areas will alleviate transportation burdens for the community . As a result, the Lubbock Independent School District will build a new elementary and secondary school. The Northwest Passage project is scheduled to be completed in late Spring of 2011. Lubbock is a young city, a growing city at the frontier. Lubbock is economically strong and prosperous, leading the nation in many economic indicators. We are focused on the future with an steadfast goal of building a great city. MAYOR TOM MARTIN was elected on May 10, 2008. Mayor Martin was elected in May 2002 to serve as the District 5 representative until 2006 on the Lubbock City Council. During the last two years of his term on the Council he served as Mayor Pro Tem.

Carta Abierta ¿Que Piensas?

MACKENZIE RAIDERS ARE ALL ABOUT SPIRIT, HERITAGE, AND HARD We know our readers have a lot to say! In Honor WORKING of Mexican Independence Day, Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters Mackenzie Middle School Spanish Club parto the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX ticipated in 2010 Fiestas del Llano PARADE! 79493, or email them to latinolubbock@ Tons of FUN began upon meeting at First suddenlink.net. on Broadway! Don’t forget to include your name, Baptist there'd been a prize for School & Hispanic address, and contact phone number. IfSPIRIT we won, Hands downs, NO quesMailed letters must be signed. Please tions asked! note that unsigned letters will not be During the PARADE, we overheard a bypublished. Letters are limited to 100 stander comment on our Float's originality, words. Writers are limited to one letter as well as our SPIRIT for the occasion. per month. Submissions may be edited They simply announced, "SPIRIT! That's for clarity or space consideration. Let- what Mackenzie RAIDERS are ALL about !" ters are not acknowledged. Opinions Yet another commented, "Mackenzie's report expressed in letters do not necessarily card marks would've been - participation A+, represent the views of Latino Lubbock. spirit A+, and support from the crowd A++! As we actually interviewed two students, One student responded to the question,"How do GREAT COVER Great cover Christy. Happy New Year to you you like Mackenzie's Float? " "It's really creative, different- Soccer World-Cup! And, I and the staff. heard a huge Spanish Club group worked Carlos Lovato long and hard on the Float!' Another student answered when asked, "What's your opinion on the raiders' Float?" WELL DONE "The Float is awesome, considering we had Congratulations, on a job well done, con- only a week to prep! All in all, the PARADE tinue the great job that you are doing!! was an awesome experience! Mackenzie Joe D showed "winning" School and Hispanic SPIRIT! But, on an unexpected "sad" note....the city's support was confusing!? We worked hard. We planned, we played, we enjoyed the Float's preparation, and we took the sudden PARADE development hard! Our Parents who were sooooooooooooo excited for our "tiny" part in cultural, historic events took it hard that there was NOT more support overall! It was a HARD message to swallow for a group of youth aspiring to learn & share tradition! Mrs. Christy Martinez - Garcia, Thank You for For rates call your HARD work to keep "tradition" alive in HARD times! Please consider including our article in a magazine that works so HARD email: latinolubbock@suddenlink.net always! Visit us at Sincerely, Bailey Estes & Milagro Herrera www.latinolubbock.net 8th Graders of Mackenzie Middle School

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THANK YOU BE BLESSED Thanks for your servant Heart that informs Happy New Year. Thank you and your staff us on issues that are near and dear to our for all u do!!! Frank, Margie, Megan and Melissa hearts as well as other important information. Be Blessed in 2011, TOP 20 Noe Brito Very pleased with most of the Top 20 selected. It was a good list. It is long overdue for people like Benny Brito, Irma Rubio, Joe DEAL WITH IT, DEAL WITH US Carrillo, Joseph Rosendo, Fr. Pina, to be Once again we are getting screwed by Rick acknowledge for their dedication. Perry and his bull crap "priorities". This bato Again, we thank Latino Lubbock Magazine is anti-Hispanic. He along with his priority to for recognizing Latinos. the Tea Party and their racist values are reRuben Flores turning Texas to its racist image. The bottom line is that the Hispanic community is growing. Deal with it... deal with us! And raza, when it is time to vote, will you get to the polls so that we don't keep getting the pole? Juan "In A Million" SERIOUSLY? Seriously!? Are Hispanics not seeing a pattern here? Abolishing sanctuary cities. Presenting proof of identification when voting! It's evident that the Good ol' Boy network is alive in well in Lubbock and across Texas. I mean look at this new item that the city council voted on! To tow your car if you don't have insurance? To some degree that is just making the problem worse. All I know is that this city council and all elected officials need to forget that we are struggling with this economy. I don't care what is reported that everything is okay in Lubbock and Texas. SOme of us don't have the money for daily living! If that was the case then why are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. We have seen an increase in the poverty rate across the state. Even Lubbock! Rick Torrez

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Politics/ la politica

Susana Martinez: First woman, ﬁrst Latina Gov. of New Mexico

usana Martinez crossed a hisS toric milestone on Jan. 1st as she was sworn into office and be-

came New Mexico’s first elected woman governor, and the first Hispanic chief executive in the country. For the past 14 years, Martinez had served as the Third Judicial District Attorney in Dona Ana County, and called her office inside the Government Center her home. But the first day of the new decade marked the beginning of a new era for Martinez. "I am humbled by the privilege and I am ready to begin," Gov. Martinez said, as she gave her inaugural address. Beginning a new journey as Governor, Martinez spoke with confidence and eloquence, and conveyed

a message of unity as she was sworn into office. "I cannot promise we will always agree on methods but we will share the same goal of a just, prospering and limitless New Mexico,” Martinez said. “A place where every mother's child has the encouragement and fair opportunity to succeed, as my mother's child has; a place where dreams are made." Martinez’s first 60-day legislative session began January 18th.

Redistricting in Texas

exas convened their 82nd legT islative session on January 11, 2011. This 140 day session will cover several issues that seem to be a constant struggle for Texas residents. One topic that was discussed during the session was redistricting. The U.S. Census forms that Texans received in their mailboxes recently started the decennial dance over whether cities such as Houston or San Antonio get new seats in Con-

gress through redistricting. While the Census is nopartisan, the redistricting process can be very political. Redistricting is probably one of the more pertinent issues for the upcoming legislative session, as Texas will gain four congressional seats--four times as many as any other state. This is truly exciting news for Texas as we will have four more voices in Congress which currently stands at twenty Republicans and twelve

NHLA Reacts to President - DREAM Act,Immigration Reform and Education

esterday the President laid out Y his plans for strengthening the US economy by emphasizing job

creation, educational achievement and clean energy. We believe that Latinos play a critically important role in moving the country forward and strengthening our future. One major aspect of the speech that resonated with the Latino community was the President’s emphasis on recognizing the contributions and potential of undocumented students who continue to shape a powerful, innovative and prosperous America. President Obama’s challenge to Congress to pass immigration reform legislation this year with a bipartisan approach was equally welcomed by our community. The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of the 30 leading Hispanic organizations in the United States, were encouraged that the President forcefully addressed the need to pass the DREAM Act and give undocumented workers the chance to come out of the shadows. The Federal government must address immigration reform this session to preempt a slew of punitive yet ineffective state laws that have been introduced across the country. The President stressed reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and making the reforms started with No Child Left Behind more flex-

ible and focused on what’s best for our kids. We believe that it is absolutely critical that Congress reauthorize this important legislation this year and provide significant additional resources to lower the dropout rate and support high expectations for Latino, migrant and English language learner students. We were also heartened that the President stood firm on preserving the important gains of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Latinos in particular will benefit from the act’s increased preventative care and expanded access to the public health system, as nine million Latinos will be eligible to receive health coverage and exercise greater control over their own health care. We support the President’s call to strengthen Social Security without cutting benefits for retirees. However, while we recognize the need to balance the budget and reduce deficits, we strongly oppose reducing the safety net for those Americans most in need during this time of recession. We urge Democrats and Republicans alike to approach the budget process in a compassionate and fair-minded manner as we seek to protect low income and middle-class

Americans that have been severely affected by foreclosures, unemployment and losses to their life savings. Finally, we note that much of the President’s speech was forward looking. With his call to promote innovation, regain our lead in education, develop cleanenergy and high-speed rail and extend broadband internet to 98% of Americans, the President seeks to “win the future.” What he didn’t mention is that with the tremendous demographic changes in our population, the only way the United States can win the future is if we address the needs of Latinos and better incorporate the contributions of Latinos—this country’s fastest growing population group. Numbering over 52 million, the Latino population represents 17% of our country today but will grow to 30% of the U.S. population by mid-century. To keep America’s leading nation status, Congress and the President must address the high Latino dropout rate, lack of access to technology and need for increased job training and economic opportunity. Failure to address the unique needs of the country’s largest minority will make the President’s call “to win the future” an unachievable vision.

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cities, something Gov. Rick Perry says needs to be done at the start of the legislative session, police won't have a means of checking immigration status or the authority to arrest illegal immigrants. Perry has declared banning sanctuary cities an emergency item, which means lawmakers can begin considering the issue in the first 30 days of the legislative session. Catherine Frazier, a spokeswoman for Perry, said the governor simply wants police officers to have the discretion to ask about immigration status. Lack of jurisdiction None of Texas' largest cities has such a law, but most major police departments — including the Texas Department of Public Safe-

ty — do not check for immigration status, mostly because state and local police do not have jurisdiction to make arrests on immigration violations. In November, lawmakers rushed to file bills that address illegal immigration, ranging from legislation that would require police to ask about immigration status in certain circumstances to a proposed law that would make being an illegal immigrant in Texas a misdemeanor trespassing violation. Police officers in the state's largest cities generally don't address the issue of immigration unless a subject is arrested. But even if officers on the street are required to ask about immigration status, they don't have any way of verifying that information. And even if someone admits to being in the country illegally, the most an officer can do is call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Police in Texas do not have jurisdiction to arrest on immigration violations. Outcome unclear "If I don't have any reason to arrest him for whatever I stopped him for, I've got to let him go," said Lon Craft, director of legislative affairs for the Texas Municipal Police Association, which backs the call to ban sanctuary cities . While police in Austin, Dallas,

San Antonio and Houston do not ask about a subject's immigration status, the municipal or county jails in those cities work with ICE to determine if anyone arrested is an illegal immigrant. In Houston, a police department policy instructs officers not to ask about immigration status until an arrestee is taken to jail. Dozens of bills have been filed so far on illegal immigration. Several, including one by Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, would deny state grants to cities that don't enforce immigration laws. Several similar bills have been filed in the House, including one by Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball, that would allow police to arrest illegal immigrants on trespassing charges.

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Civil Rights and Civic Organizations

The 2010 Congressional Issue Joint Statement On Reapportionment Data Reapportionment and Latinos

ALDEF, along with other civM il rights and civic engagement organizations, issued a statement

regarding the recently released reapportionment data. A collection of civil rights and civic engagement organizations intend to have significant involvement in the state and local redistricting processes to be undertaken in 2011 and 2012. These organizations have a long history of collaboration and partnership, and in preparation for this redistricting cycle, they are meeting and consulting with one another and expect to continue to meet and consult about community education, advocacy, and litigation efforts. These organizations believe that media and public reactions to the recently-released reapportionment data from the 2010 Census have focused inordinately

and inappropriately on the expected partisan impacts of the geographic shift in seats in the United States House of Representatives and have overlooked the impact of the new numbers on communities. The following principles serve to refocus the discussion on the core considerations for analyzing reapportionment data: 1. Redistricting is a process that centers on people and groups of people, not political parties. While parties seek to influence redistricting to their advantage, and map drawing involves politics and affects political outcomes, it must focus first and foremost on communities of people. 2. It is therefore critical that communities of people understand redistricting as a process that demands their attention and involvement; the

process must not be ceded solely to partisan political interests. All communities must feel able and welcome to participate meaningfully in their state and local redistricting processes. 3. Communities of color, in particular, have faced numerous obstacles to their meaningful participation in the political process, including the redistricting process. The federal Voting Rights Act (VRA) includes the protection of these communities' effective involvement in the political process. Therefore, redistricting in every state and locality must comply with the VRA. This imperative has nothing to do with partisan interests, and such interests must yield to VRA compliance. 4. Partisan affiliation is not an immutable characteristic. Individual people and communities of people have changed and can change their party preferences. In addition, over time, the behavior of parties and the growth and movement of particular be to mobilize the communities of people can change growing number the historical party preference of a of Hispanic votstate or other geographical area. ers, screen and 5. Finally, because redistricting endorse candiaddresses population movement dates, participate and community growth, even states in campaigns, and that have lost congressional seats or hold voter regismaintained their current number of tration drives, and seats unchanged could see signifiget Hispanic votcant changes in the composition of ers to the poll. districts and the partisan affiliation "There's a better life out there and it of elected officials based on commuisn't with the Republican Party," she nitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; relative growth within a state. concluded.

Lubbock forms local chapter of Tejano Democrats

n a meeting held Jan. 29th, Linda I Chavez-Thompson, the Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor of

Texas defeated by incumbent David Dewhurst, urged a crowd of about 50 to seed political activity in the Lubbock community. "It's not just about being a Democrat, but about a movement," said the Lubbock native and former labor leader. The group still in the planning stage, is seeking members, and to select officers. The group's charge will

ispanic voters are nearly H three times more prevalent in states that gained con-

gressional seats and Electoral College votes in the 2010 reapportionment than they are in states that lost seats, according to an analysis of Census data by the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center. Based on averages reflecting congressional gains and losses, 15.2% of the eligible voter (U.S. citizens ages 18 or older) population in states that gained seats is Hispanic, compared with just 5.4% of eligible voters in those states that lost seats. With these reapportionment changes, Latinos likely will play a larger role in national politics in the coming decade. Two states that gained seats, Florida and Nevada, have been key swing battlegrounds in recent presidential elections (having voted for the Republican nominee in 2004 and the Democrat in 2008). In both states, Latinos are a growing share of eligible voters. According to the Census Bureau, there were 308 million people residing in the U.S. in 2010, up 9% from 2000. Overall, based on 2009 population estimates, Hispanics accounted for more than half (51%) of that growth. However, because many Latinos are either too young to vote or are not U.S. citizens, not all of their population growth translates into immediate electoral strength. Among the nation's 48.4 million

Hispanics in 2009, a record 20.1 million are eligible to vote. Yet an even greater number are not eligible to vote. Some 15.5 million Hispanics are U.S. citizens 17 years of age or younger and 12.8 million of all ages are not U.S. citizens. Even so, the number of the Latinos eligible to vote continues to grow. Since 2000, nearly 6 million more Latinos have become eligible to vote. The bulk of this growth was attributable to the 5 million U.S. born Latino youths nationwide who turned 18 during this past decade. That translates into an additional half-million U.S. born Latinos coming of age each year---- a pattern that is certain to persist, and grow, in the coming decades. The report, "The 2010 Congressional Reapportionment and Latinos," authored by Mark Hugo Lopez, Associate Director, Pew Hispanic Center, and Paul Taylor, Director, Pew Hispanic Center, is available at the Pew Hispanic Center's website, www.pewhispanic.org.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Virgina Alamanza retires from How to Invest in Your Children's Education Catholic Family Services irginia Plains Food Bank, and County Genare different from hen you V A l a - eral Assistance Boards, always advo- Wlook at the other retirement manza re- cating for the poor. accounts in that costs of attending

tired on December 31, 2010 after 31 years of faithful service to Catholic Family Services. A reception was held in her honor on Jan 21st. During her 31 years at CFS she served as the Emergency Assistance Case Manager. She also served the community on the SPAG, South

She was elected 1994 Hispana of the Year by the Hispanic Women’s Association. She was recognized as a Top 20 Hispanic by Latino Lubbock Magazine in 2007. She was honored on December 13, 2009 by the Most Reverend Bishop Placido Rodriguez, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI, receiving the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross, the highest papal honor a layperson can receive. She plans to stay active at her church, as well as enjoy her time with her husband of 52 years, John Alamanza, as well as her family.

Bubba Sedeno to retire from TTU HUB Operations orenzo "Bubba" Sedeno has for minoriL helped many to recognize that ty and small small business is critical to our businesses

economic recovery and strength. Bubba has consistently implemented programs at the HUB Services Center that serve as a focal point in assisting small and historically under utilized businesses. He has been a source that assists small businesses with state procurement opportunities. On March 1st, Sedeno will retire with more than 27 years of state government experience - 13 years working in the State Senate under John T. Montford, and, 14 years with Texas Tech as the Hub Manager. He has been instrumental in helping increase TTU’s annual expenditures with minority firms/businesses. Through his commitment he brought statewide attention to the local program, and opportunities

statewide. He has received numerous awards and accolades. He was recognized as a Top 20 Hispanic by Latino Lubbock Magazine in 2008. He was recognized by state organizations like the state Mexican American and the African American chambers. During a recent gathering, he was described as someone that "stands up for the little man with pride and courage!" Upon his retirement, he plans to become more involved in local issues - politically and in business.

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college the numbers can look quite horrid. According to The College Board, four years at a state university cost an average of $23,000, while four years at a private university costs an average of almost $90,000. If your child wishes to attend an elite university, costs can be even higher. Thus, it is not surprising to hear parents say, as they did in a recent survey, that their number one fear is paying for a college education. Unfortunately, that fear paralyzes them instead of spurring them into action. How do we know this? A recent study revealed that, in the past year, half of the interviewed parents spent more money on vacations than on saving for their children's education. This does not mean that parents don't want what's best for their children. In fact, when it comes to college savings, parents make what can be considered a huge mistake: they put their children first, and save for college instead of saving for their own retirement. Open a college savings account right now. There are many options available to you, such as a 529 plan, for instance. A 529 plan is a taxadvantaged savings plan designed to encourage saving for future college costs. States, state agencies, or educational institutions sponsor 529 plans. Setting up one of these plans doesn't require that much (minimum to open one can be as low as $500) and earnings are not subject to federal taxes. Another good savings option is a Roth IRA. They allow limited contributions to be made throughout the tax year and can be withdrawn within 5 years after establishing the account provided you are aged 59 1/2 or older. If your joint income is below $167,000 (for married couples filing jointly) or $105,000 (single), contribute to a Roth IRA right after you've contributed to your own 401(k) retirement plan where you have/get employer contributions. Roth IRAs

they allow you to make withdrawals at any time (taxes are paid up front, so there are no taxable penalties) provided you meet certain guidelines. Contributions can be withdrawn at any time without paying a penalty. Earnings are treated differently and may incur a penalty if withdrawn prior to retirement age. In addition, earnings can be withdrawn with no penalties if the monies are geared toward paying for education. You could well set up such an account either to pay for your own retirement or to pay for a college education. Coverdell Savings Accounts (ESA) used to be known as educational IRAs and were created with the exclusive purpose of paying for qualified education expenses at an eligible institution. You can make tax-free contributions with a maximum of $2,000 from all sources per beneficiary per year. Yet another reliable way to save for your children's education is to purchase savings bonds. Investors find these bonds attractive because they're U.S. Treasury securities backed by the U.S. government and are one of the safest investments. In addition, since savings bonds are free from state and local income taxes, their yield increases. If the parent's earnings qualify under the lowest eligible category, bonds bought after 1990 can be completely excluded from federal income tax when used to pay your child's college tuition. Series EE savings bonds can be purchased at any bank or financial institution that acts as a savings bonds agent. As you can see, there are many alternatives to plan to cover the cost of your children's college career. The important thing is to start as soon as possible. For more information visit http://www.aspira.org/. (Spanish version available on page 17. Este artículo está disponible en español en la página 17)

Personal/Professional Development BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES IN SPANISH in Generation Online and the classes are free. We are located at Life Run 4902 34th St. Lubbock, Tx. for information please call Deana Rosser 806-687-9732. CLASES BASICAS DE COMPUTACION EN ESPANOL Genertions on Line y son gratis. Estamos localicados en Life Run 4902 34th St. Para mas informacion llamen a Deana Rosser 806-687-9732. FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 Ninth St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, are available. COMPUTER CLASSES Now available for seniors, adults, and children at the Maggie Trejo SuperCenter. Classes include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Beginning Computer Classes. For more information call (806) 767-2705. COMPUTER CLASSES AT PATTERSON BRANCH LIBRARY, 1836 Parkway Drive, for adults on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. The Tuesday and Thursday classes will cover the same material—choose the time that fits your schedule. For more information call (806) 767-3300. 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. FREE LITERACY PROGRAM offers assistance with reading, GED preparation, and English as a second language classes. Programs for individuals with a learning disability as well as one-on-one tutoring is also available. The programs are free. For more information please call (806) 775-3636. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES Registration for free English as a second language (ESL) classes for adults are available on site at class locations, or by calling (806) 7753636, or in person at the Literacy Lubbock office in the Mahon Library. CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806741-0409. SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY want to attend college or enroll in a vocational program, but lack finances? Apply at LEARN for federal and state aid programs. Call (806) 763-4256 for an appointment or come by 2161 50th Street. Services are FREE!! Email job training and personal development opportunities by the 21st, as well as your announcements to: latinolubbock@suddenlink.net

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Business/ Negocio Business/Opportunity Updates NEW MINI BUSINESS STARTUP workshops will be held February 22 & March 01, 201, from 2 – 5pm, at Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289. There is No Fee. To register or for more information, Call (806) 745-1637. Registration deadline Feb. 18th. SBA FINANCING AND INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP You are invited to attend Feb. 23, 2011, from 6 to 8 pm, at the SBDC Workshop Room, 2579 S. Loop 289. For further details, please contact Elaine @ 745-1637 to make your reservation or visit our website www.ttusbdc.org LUBBOCK SCORE provides free counseling to individuals in starting a business. SCORE can help with your business plan to include market analysis and financial D & L projections. For more information please call (806) 472-7462, ext. 117, or visit us online a www.lubbockscore.org HELP FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND SMALL BUSINESSES The Lubbock Area Foundation Micro Business Program provides business education, guidance and access to business loans from $500 to $5000 for independent contractors and those starting or expanding a small business. For more information call 762-8061 or visit the Lubbock Area Foundation’s website at www. lubbockareafoundation.org 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. INCOME TAX PAYER CLINICSLearn how to avoid common mistakes and how to get the most out of your paycheck! Taught by the director and students of the TTU School of Law Low Income Tax Clinic. (No tax preparation.) The FREE workshops will take place at your community centers: ▪ The IRS and You & What is Income? Feb. 2, 6 pm at MAXEY; March 1, 6 PM at TREJO. ▪ Who Needs to File? Getting Ready to File Your Own Tax Return Feb. 9, 6 pm at MAXEY; March 8, 6 pm at TREJO. ▪ Exemptions, Deductions and Credits & Earned Income Tax Credit Feb. 16, 6 pm at MAXEY; March 22, 6 PM at TREJO. ▪ Filing Status and Income Tax Consequences of Self Employment Feb. 23, 6 pm at MAXEY; March 29, 6 PM at TREJO. Email your announcements to: latinolubbock@suddenlink.net, by the 21st. To advertise call us at (806)792-1212. Deadline is the 23rd.

SBA Announces Grant Funding under New Pilot he U.S. Small Business Ad- • be a private, non-profit or for-profT ministration is accepting grant it entity; funding proposals from eligible • have been in existence continually and well-established national organizations interested in providing training, guidance, counseling, mentoring and procurement assistance to small businesses in teaming arrangements, which may be in the form of a joint venture or prime and subcontractor relationship, under its new Small Business Teaming Pilot program. The Small Business Teaming Pilot program was established by Congress under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Under this new program, the SBA expects to make 10-to-20 grant awards in the range of $250,000-$500,000 totaling up to $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2011. “The Small Business Jobs Act provides critical resources to help small businesses continue to drive economic recovery and create jobs,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “The teaming pilot program will help put contract dollars into the hands of small businesses, create job opportunities through the teaming arrangements, help drive innovation and promote economic growth for our nation’s economy.” To be eligible for these grant awards, an applicant must:

for the past three years; • have experience dealing with issues relating to small business on a national level; and • demonstrate that it has the capacity to provide assistance to small businesses. Applicant organizations selected for these awards must leverage the funding received by the SBA by working in conjunction with SBA’s district offices and other federal, state, local and tribal government small business development programs, including: Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, SBA resource partners such as SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers, 7(j) technical assistance providers, universities, other institutions of higher education and private organizations such as chambers of commerce and trade and industry groups and associations. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the governmentwide financial assistance portal www.grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2011. For more information about the Small Business Teaming Pilot Program, visit: www. sba.gov/teaming.

Irasema Velasquez to Lead Chamber in 2011 Program

rasema Velasquez became the I first Hispanic and third woman to lead the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce in January. Velasquez follows Joe Rapier with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, whose one-year term as chairman ended December 31. She is the owner of Velasquez Insurance & Worksite Benefits, which she started more than a decade ago. She first became involved in the Chamber in the mid-1990s when she was a regional manager for AT&T, and has remained involved as a small business because she benefits from the many Chamber programs and resources. She serves on advisory boards for

the North & East Lubbock Community Developme nt Corporation, Wells Fargo, Pathway Assembly, and she volu nteers with United Way. She looks forward to maintaining a continual focus of inclusiveness, and supports a high level of excellence in every area of the Chamber’s work.

Business & Tax Tips By Jaime D. Garcia SELF-EMPLOYED GET A ONE-TIME TAX BREAK

or years self-employed persons have been able to deduct health insurF ance premiums as an adjustment to income. This is normally on the front page of your 1040 form. This year, however, you may be able to deduct such an expense on Schedule SE. Therefore, the premiums will reduce both your income tax liability and your self-employment tax. This tax break, presently, is only for 2010. It could be extended by Congress for future years. Therefore, it’s time to start calling your Congressman to extend it. Consult your tax advisor, for additional information.

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Wellness/ bienestar

Healthy Habits: Take Care of your Sweetheart

BY ANNA-LISA FINGER FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

l o v e I watching the Dr. Oz

show. I like his message, prevention. If you don’t know who he is, he is a heart surgeon in New York City. He is the doctor you see when medication and lifestyle changes can no longer save you. He is the doctor you see when too much saturated or trans fats have been on your plate. He is the doctor you see when your arteries are clogged. And when you smoke, forget it, he will not perform surgery on you unless you stop smoking. He got frustrated having to do surgery on preventable illnesses. Now he is teaching Americans how to live healthier and longer lives by making simple lifestyle changes so YOU

can avoid seeing a heart surgeon like him. What can you do to keep your heart in shape? Plenty, here is what: 1. Choose olive or canola oil instead of lard or butter. 2. Eat more beans, fish or chicken (without skin) instead of beef, pork, lamb. 3. Choose skim milk, yoghurt or cheese instead of full-fat dairy. It has the same nutritional value but less calories and no saturated fat. 4. Choose 100% whole wheat bread or high fiber cereal with at least 3 grams of fiber per serving instead of white bread or high sugar cereals. 5. Choose a variety of fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned vegetables. 6. Avoid trans fats, also called “partially hydrogenated fats”, found in cookies, crackers or peanut butter. 7. Choose pistachios, walnuts or shelled peanuts as snacks instead of chips or Doritos. 8. Choose more fruits such as mangos, bananas or papayas as dessert or snacks instead of cakes or cookies. 9. Choose low sodium soups or broths instead of regular high salt versions.

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

It shouldn’t. Gone are the days when physical limitations subjected you to a life of inactivity. More and more, research is showing that moving your body is good for your physical and mental health, even if you have a challenging health condition. With a doctor’s okay and the right program, people with health challenges can enjoy the health benefits that come with being active. In fact, movement has replaced bed rest as the prescription for conditions such as back pain and recovery from heart and other surgeries. And people with special needs are enjoying such activities as walking, skiing, cycling and swimming events, and even marathons.

Most people, unless they have some kind of silent, cardiovascular impairment, can safely begin an exercise program if they start out slowly and build up gradually once they see improvements. One of the easiest ways to get moving is to walk. You can start out slowly and build on your routine by going longer distances or walking at a faster pace. Just be sure to: wear walking shoes with good support and traction; drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise; be aware of the weather, such as extreme heat and humidity or cold and ice; and be alert to any warning signs, such

as dizziness or pain, that might signal a problem. Also remember to take your time. You can even break your activities into shorter sessions if a longer one is too much. For instance, do two, 15-minute walks instead of one half-hour walk. If you need help designing an exercise program, consider using a personal trainer or fitness instructor who is trained and certified to work with people who have health challenges. Good places to find specialized fitness classes, such as the Covenant Lifestyle Center, Studio 57, and local health clubs. But if you want to join a health club, research it first.

Cómo mantenerse activo a pesar de los problemas de salud a dejado de realizar alguna una desafiante condición de salud. actividad física pueda causar dolo¿Hactividad física por causa de El movimiento ha reemplazado al res o empeorar su situación. Obtener algún problema de salud como la ar- descanso inapropiado como receta primero el visto bueno del médico tritis, 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

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 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

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.. Un buen lugar para encontrar clases especializadas sobre estado físico, es en el Lifestyle Center de Covenant, Studio 57, y los clubes de salud locales.

Join the American Heart Association for National Wear Red Day, Feb. 4th e have a long way to go in the raise awareness of heart disease and For more information, visit www. W fight against the No. 1 killer inspire women to take charge of their goredforwomen.org or contact the of women – heart disease, stroke and heart health. American Heart Association at (888) other cardiovascular disease. But the It’s a simple, powerful way to im- 433-7220 x 2642. good news is that heart disease is of- prove our community’s heart health. ten preventable. Go Red for Women is a nationwide movement celebrating the energy, passion and power we have to band together and wipe out heart disease. Spreading the “Go Red” message empowers women to Professional Hair Salon & Color Specialist love – and save – their hearts through lifestyle choices and actions. Join the movement by wearing red For Appointments Call on Friday, February 4th and encourage others to do the same! On this day, millions of Americans will wear 806•722-1643 red to show their support for the fight 806•722-2585 against heart disease. Wear your favorite red clothes or accessory – a red blouse, red tie or red shoes – and help the American Heart Association

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Heart & Vascular Institute

Silvia Castro

JoAnn Martinez

2625 27th Street

Located in Tech Terrace • Corner of 27th & Boston ¡Vive tu Vida! Get up get moving!

Health/Salud Noticias de salud/ Health News GO RED American Heart Association Go Red For Women and Community Health Center of Lubbock encourages women to take action to reduce those numbers that have claimed the lives of 460,000 women in our country. On Sunday, February 6, we are asking you to wear red and join other faithbased organizations in the fight against heart disease. LOVE YOUR HEART HEALTH FAIR AT MINISTERIOS NUEVA VIDA, 201 N Boston Ave., Sun. February 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CHCL will provide screening's for Blood Pressure, Blood glucose, Weight, BMI's, Cholesterol, Vision, and Pulse Ox. Fasting is recommended. Information and education will be provided on site! For more info please contact Yvonne Gutierrez at 165-2611 ext 1009. DIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASSES CHCL Diabetes Self-Management Classes thru February 23rd, and will be held Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Broadway Clinic, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 1318 Broadway. Learn to manage your diabetes, eat and cook healthier meals and mingle with others just like yourself. Registration is required. For additional info call Estela at 765-2611 ext. 1018. NUTRITION CLASSES CHCL will be held thru February 23rd at the Broadway Clinic, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 1318 Broadway. Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Please call to register at 765-2611 ext 1018.

Heart Health Month eart disease and stroke rank Eat heart-healthy foods, such as H as the top killers of Hispan- skim or 1% milk; low fat frozen yoics in the United States, claiming gurt; low fat or fat free cheese; fish;

Protect Your Heart! Make changes today!

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.

PRENATAL CLASSES & BABY ITEMS Earn points to receive “free” baby items by participating in the CHCL Prenatal Educational Classes. The class will be held ¡Proteja su corazón! February 17 - March 17, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The sessions will be offered at the SMK Conegún la American Heart Asference room 2nd floor 1318 Broadway. Light sociation, las enfermedades del Refreshments will be served. Childcare is not corazón y los ataques cerebrales son provided. Please RSVP by calling (806) 765- la principal causa de muerte de los 2611 ext. 1018. hispanos de Estados Unidos, cobFREE DOCTORS CLINIC The Family rando las vidas del 29,3 por ciento Church at 34th Street and Boston Avenue de más de 117.000 hispanos que holds a free doctors clinic at 6 p.m. Wednes- mueren cada año. days. Three to four doctors volunteer their Manténgase activo físicamente totime each week and can see up to 20 pa- dos los días. ¡Escoja actividades que tients. The clinic also includes free vouchers usted y sufamilia puedan disfrutar! for prescriptions. For information, call 799- Activades como: camina, hacer ejer4329. cicios aeróbicos, trabajar en el jardín,

turkey and chicken without skin; lean cuts of meat; cereals, pasta, lentils, and beans; corn tortillas, breads; and fruits and vegetables. Go easy on these foods: 2% milk, oils and margarine, avocados, olives, and coconuts, and nuts. Cut back on these foods: whole milk, creams and ice cream, highfat cheeses, butter, fatty cuts of meat and refried pork, sausages, hot dogs, bologna, liver, kidneys, and other organ meats; egg yolks; and lard, coconut, palm, or palm kernel oil. For more information about a healthy heart call 1-800-242-8721.

Mes sobre la salud del corazón

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. Please do not bring your children to class. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED--YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS! For class listings and details, please visit our website at www.lubbockparentconnection.org.

DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP Learn more about dealing with the issues of being diabetic and how to be successful in living with this disease. The third Tuesday monthly, 5:30 pm at Simmons Community Center. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets every last Tuesday of the month at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located at 1120 52nd from 6-7pm. GROUP OFFERS SUPPORT Teen Parents of Lubbock holds support group meetings for pregnant and parenting teens. Girls meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 2621 34th St. (at Boston Avenue), and boys meet every other Tuesday. Free child care and a meal are provided. Participants can earn points to buy baby and maternity items. For more information, call 535-5486 or e-mail teenparentsoflubbock@ hotmail.com

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bailar, practicar deportes, y saltar cuerda con sus hijos. Manténgase activo todos los días. Trate de lograr un peso saludable. Siga estos consejos para bajar de peso si tiene sobrepeso.Trate de perder peso despacio. Evite las comidas con alto contenido de grasa y calorías. Sírvase porciones pequeñas de comida.Coma frutas y vegetales como bocadillos. Hornee, ase o hierva sus comidas. Coma alimentos saludables para el corazón como: leche descremada o con 1% de grasa; helado de yogur bajo en grasa; quesos bajos en grasa

¡Haga cambios hoy!

PROMOTING HEALTH: The Community Health Center of Lubbock(CHCL) Promotor(a)/ Community Health Worker Program will graduate its first class on February 17, 2011. The CHCL Promoter Program has been in existence since September 2002. Graduation will be held at the Lubbock Power & Light Building at 6 pm. Pictured are (L to r): Edward Olivarez, Alice Garces, Patty Ravenscraft, Emma Hernandez, Abraham Garcia, and Claudia Bustos ( CHW Instructor). Bottom (l to r): Mary Ramos, Melissa Pena, and Phyllis Woodruff. For info about the Promotor program call (806)765-2611 Ext. 1024.

Lubbock County sees Increase in Influenza and Influenza-Like Illnesses

he City of Lubbock Health DeT partment has seen a significant increase in reported Influenza and

Influenza-Like Illness cases in January 2011. These cases are reported voluntarily from selected sentinel sites in the County. A significant increase in sentinel cases indicates a significant increase in cases in Lubbock County even though all cases are not represented. Lubbock County typically sees a significant increase in cases in January every year. From October 1 through December 31 of 2010 total reports were: • 1814 Influenza-Like Illness cases • 143 Influenza A cases • 2 Influenza B cases By January 15, 2011 those totals had risen to: • 2518 cases if Influenza-Like Illness • 258 cases of Influenza A • 14 cases of Influenza B. It is not too late for Flu Vaccine because flu season in Lubbock usually runs through the end of March each year. Young children, elderly per-

sons, individuals with certain chronic health conditions, and persons with weak immune systems are especially vulnerable to severe flu illness. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends you see your health care provider if you develop flu-like symptoms of fever, coughing, sore throat, runny nose, headache, body aches, chill, and fatigue. CDC recommends certain antiviral treatments for seasonal influenza. Take these steps to help protect your health: • Get vaccinated • Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze • Wash your hands often with soap and water, and use hand sanitizer • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands • Avoid contact with sick people • Stay home if you are sick until at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever • While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible. For more information about seasonal influenza, go to www.cdc.gov.

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 ALL KIDS NEED A MEDICAL HOME de coco, de palma o de pepita de palma. A doctor’s office or clinic where you can take your children Visite la Ameri• sick visits can Heart Association o llame al • well visits 1-800-242-8721 • IMMUNIZATIONS! (en inglés y español).

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Education/ Educación

Community Colleges Sacriﬁced in House Proposed Budget

HLSA REPRESENTING: Members of the Hispanic Law Student Association represented the TTU Law School at the 100 Black Men Gala.

FREE Financial Aid Workshops to Help Fund College Education

EARN Inc. Educational L Talent Search will hold FREE Financial Aid

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

lege cost. Students must be currently enrolled seniors at the target high schools listed below and they must have a Parent Release form on file to receive services. Please contact your high school counselor or LEARN Advisor for additional information. LEARN Inc. Educational Talent Search is funded by a TRiO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. All services are provided completely FREE of charge. For a schedule or for more information, contact Kelly Sharp, at 806763-4265.

Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Community Engagement

he Texas House of Representatives released HB1 and it is evident that community colleges were sacrificed to the stateʼs budget deficit. At a time of historic student enrollment growth the total cut to community colleges exceeds $767 million. This amount is comprised of $142 million in formula funding cuts from the last budget cycle, $342 million in student enrollment growth not funded, and $283 million reduction in employee group health insurance. These reductions will seriously impact the stateʼs ability to grow its economy as fewer Texans receive training and educational opportunities at community colleges across the state. HB1 would close four community colleges. Brazosport College, Frank Phillips College, Ranger College, and Odessa College would all suffer the complete removal of state support. This will effectively end these colleges as viable institutions in their communities. The outcome of this action would be the end of educational opportunities for the more than 12,000 students served by these colleges. The closing of these colleges will mean no dual credit courses for high school juniors and seniors, the closing of workforce programs to educate and train students for industry, and the end of arts and community outreach programs. TACC Chair, Dr. Richard Rhodes said,

www.depts.ttu.edu/diversity

spice The Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence

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SPICE SPrIng And SUmmEr

calendar of events LUbboCk oPEn ChAmPIonShIP - SChoLASTIC & AdULTS February 19, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. ThE SCIEnCE SPECTrUm

Chess is the oldest and

UIL InvITATIonAL In ChESS PUzzLE – SoLvIng

most popular game in the world. At Texas Tech, the SPICE Program promotes competitive college chess and assists in developing some of the world’s most talented players. The program is led by Susan Polgar, World Champion chess player. For younger students: Chess offers countless benefits to younger students. The SPICE Program offers workshops, camps, and through UIL.

Congratulations to the SPICE team and the Knight Raiders on their national championship wins!

February 19, 2011. registration - 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Competition begins at 12:30 p.m. ThE SCIEnCE SPECTrUm

SUmmEr ChESS CAmPS July 11-15, 2011

For more information on the SPICE Program or opportunities for

CASA Training to be held on Texas Tech campus ASA Volun- interested persons or potential vol-

teer Advocate Training will be held February 10th, 17th & 24th from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Texas Tech University - Holden Hall - Room 6. Any

unteers should plan to attend all of the scheduled training sessions. Volunteer applications and schedules are available on the brand new CASA website at www.casaofthesouthplains.org along with additional information about volunteering and training.

r. Comfort D Pratt will be teaching a Spanish

Sigma Delta Pi. The classes will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am in 224 Human Science on four Saturdays – February 12, 19 and 26 and March 5. You are invited to register your children and grandchildren for this fun-filled program. For more information, please contact Dr. Pratt at 742-1997 ext. 237. Registration deadline is February 9.

Super Saturdays Spanish Classes For Children

class for children in grades K - 6 as part of the Texas Tech Super Saturdays Program. She will be assisted by members of the Spanish Honor Society,

RAIDERS ROJOS CHAPTER MEETING will be held Thursday, Feb 3rd at 11:30 a.m. at the Merket Alumni Center,17th & University-Akron. If you are not yet a member, we hope you will consider joining our efforts to increase the college graduation rates of Hispanic students at Texas Tech. To RSVP or for more information please contact (806) 742-1998, ext 463. FREE MASTER’S DEGREE Texas Tech is looking for middle school math and science teachers, with a desire to earn a Master of Science degree – for free. The program will accept applications through March for its third cohort of students, which will begin coursework in the fall. The plan calls for teachers to enroll in pairs of one math and one science teacher. For application information or other questions, contact Ortiz at (806) 742-1997 ext. 299 or at rebecca.ortiz@ttu.edu. HSF/HACEMOS SCHOLARSHIP apply online at http://www.hsf.net/HACEMOS.aspx Application Deadline: February 28, 2011. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) open to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) discipline at a college or university that is accredited in the United States are eligible for the MUST funding opportunity. For more information: www.hispanicfund.org. Application deadline- Mar 1, 2011. KAISER PERMANENTE COLLEGE TO CARING PROGRAM offers funds to students who are juniors or seniors in college pursuing a bachelors degree in nursing. Students who are selected will receive a scholarship for $8,000 each year they attend nursing school. Deadline March 1, 2011. Apply at http://scholarships. hispanicfund.org AYN RAND-ANTHEM ESSAY CONTEST is for 8th, 9th, and 10th graders. The students will choose one of three topics that will be judged based on the style and content of the essay. For more information: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels. com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue Deadline: March 20, 2011 CHCI CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP- SPRING AND SUMMER 2011 The purpose of the Congressional Internship Program (CIP) is to expose young Latinos to the legislative process and to strengthen their professional and leadership skills, ultimately promoting the presence of Latinos on Capitol Hill. Deadline April 29, 2011. Apply at http://apply.chci.org EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Want to attend college or enroll in a vocational program, but lack finances? LEARN Educational opportunity Center can help you apply for federal and state aid programs. Call 763-4256. All services are FREE!! Email your news, and other info to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net

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“This budget makes it clear that there is no longer a state policy when it comes to community colleges. If a college grows and educates more students the state does not live up to its commitment by funding growth. However, if a college is perceived by state bureaucrats as somehow growing too slowly, the state will cut all of an institution's funding.” He added, “Community colleges are the future of Texas but this budget proposal seriously reduces our ability to meet the needs of our local communities.” Community colleges in Texas are drivers of the stateʼs economy accounting for $1.6 billion of the stateʼs economy each year. “With this level of formula funding cuts, the creation of a $283 million unfunded employee health insurance cost, and the closure of four colleges, Texas will suffer.” said Dr. Rey Garcia, TACC President. “Communities across Texas will face smaller colleges, offering fewer courses, with fewer support services, to fewer students” he continued. Community colleges are the largest sector of higher education in Texas enrolling over 735,000 students this past fall. Over the past five years enrollment in community colleges has increased 34% or 187,000 students. Over 70% of all freshman in Texas are enrolled at a community college.

Education & Scholarship Update

Mark Your Calendar

2011 Important School Holidays

February 21 March 14-18 April 22 May 27 May 27 & 28

Student Holiday Spring Break Good Friday Last Day of Classes Early Dismissal

Latino Lubbock Magazine Is A Proud Advocate of Higher Education

Youth/Juventud

A TEEN'S VIEW:

St. Valentine’s Day - True Meaning rom Your F Va l e n t i n e! All teenage girls/

Youth Opportunities

CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH FAIR will be held Sat., Feb. 5th from 11am to 2pm, at the Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289. The event and regular Science Spectrum Museum. Enjoy FREE Children’s Dental Health Screenings! Kids Toothbrush & Dental Health Giveaways! Lots of Booths with Great Oral Health Information! Tons of Cool Games and Prizes and more! Children up to age 12 will be admitted *FREE to the Science Spectrum Museum from 10am until 2pm only. *All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. MOMMY’S LITTLE SWEETHEART Spend the evening with your special little man. Enjoy a special dinner, dance the night away and take home pictures to cherish. $20 includes par¬ent or guardian and one child; additional children $10 each. All ages (2 hrs) 6 PM F HODGES $20 2/4 DADDY’S LITTLE VALENTINE Enjoy a special evening with your little girl. Together you will enjoy a night of dancing, bonding activities and priceless photographs. $20 includes par¬ent or guardian and one child; additional children $10 each. All ages (2 hrs) 6 PM Sa HODGES $20 2/5 DOGGIE TIME TEA PARTY Bring your dog and dine on pastries while you sip on flavored hot tea. Dog¬gies will be nibbling their own tasty biscuits and treats. Proof of vaccina¬tions. All Ages. (3 hr) 1 PM Sa MAXEY $5 2/26 YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF LUBBOCK AUDITION INFORMATION YOL will have three orchestras in the 2011-2012 year. Audition dates and times as well as additional audition information may be found at: http://www. youthorchestrasoflubbock.org/audition/ KIDS CAFÉ A hot, nutritious meal is served daily. Ages: 18 and under. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank. At 3:30 p.m. daily M-F, at RAWLINGS Community Center. LULAC YOUTH COUNCIL is seeking youth to be a part of the youth group. For more info please email Lee St. Dennis at lulacyouth263@hotmail.com. GIRL SCOUTS Troop 6424 New! Troop 6424 meets weekly for events, badges and fund raisers. Contact Troop Leader Charles Baker at 789-9753 for information. Ages: 5-18 (1.5 hrs, weekly) 6:30 PM T HODGES $15/yr GIRL SCOUTS Troop 6073 meets weekly for events, badges, and fundraisers. Contact the Girl Scouts’ main office for more information at 806-745-2855. At the Trejo Center, 6 p.m. weekly on Wednesdays. Fee is $10/yr. NORTH LUBBOCK BOXING CLUB is currently recruiting youngsters who are willing to train hard, and study hard in school. The services are free of charge except for a $40 annual fee paid to USA Boxing. NLBC is located at 417 N. Akron, behind the Matthews Learning Center. 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.

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prison stay a miracle occurred when the jailer’s daughter who was blind since birth regained her sight. She would come to the jail daily and pray with St. Valentine and word has it they fell deeply in love. Valentine sent her a final farewell note, in the shape of red heart. He signed his last note, "From Your Valentine." This is a true love story that got its very own day. Now Valentine’s Day is a day set aside so everyone can openly show their love for each other. So I ask my fellow teens to remember and to share the story of St. Valentine and remember the true meaning of this romantic holiday. This is this Teen’s view!

boys love to get the pretty red and pink decorated cards on February 14th with this signed inside. This is surprisingly not a modern saying, it was DESTINY first expressed MOLINA in 270 AD. Valentine’s Day is actually in honor of St. Valentine. Unlike most holidays people have not changed its meaning and purpose as much as the other "traditional" holidays. Yes, it is true in modern day we do dress up ValenESTINY MOLINA is a junior at tine’s Day by buying flowers, stuffed Coronado High School. She enjoys bears and candy; but we did not stray writing and playing in the orchestra at from the traditional card giving. Ac- school and church. She plans to attend cording to the story of St. Valentine; TTU. during the course of Valentine's

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL: Members of the O.L. Slaton Spanish Club were inducted. The group charge is to volunteer in the community and strive for excellence through achieving high scholastic efforts and moral character. The group is sponsored by Ernestine Omega Cantu.

Going the Distance

Adam Castillo boxing his way to the top

ubbock Warriors lightweight L Adam Castillo who is ranked No. 3 in the nation at 141 pounds, is

on the radar for the USA Olympic boxing team. Though Castillo is nationally ranked at 141, he has shed weight to pursue a national title in the 132-pound weight class this year. As the winner of the 132-pound semifinal of the USA Boxing Texas state championships. He has earned a trip to USA Boxing nationals in June in Colorado Springs. The top four in each division there qualify for the Olympic Trials in July. Castillo was a USA Boxing national semifinalist and a Golden Gloves national quarter finalist last year. Adam is a boxer with the Lubbock Warriors, and a 2010 graduate of Lubbock High School. "He’s got a good head on him, and he's a great kid," said Warriors coach Edward Hernandez Jr. Congratulations and good luck Adam from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

LOS LIDERES: The Spanish Club officers at O.L. Slaton Middle School's took time for a photo. They include Jacqueline Fernandez-Pres., Ronaldo Nopal-Cero-presiden in training, Manaia Vae'ena-Parliamentarian, Kevin Ybarra-Historian, Alexis Morin-Secretary, Alexis Deleon-treasurer, Mirna Gonzalez-Vice-President, Christian Silva-Asst. Historian.

IT'S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME!: Amaris Garcia purchased cookies from Ashley Rodriguez and two of her helpers. Girl Scout cookie season is upon us, and eight varieties of cookies are being sold as part of the organization’s annual fundraiser, set to end March 26. Each box of cookies sells for $3.50.

Who Am I ? Who am I to say who lives or dies? Who am I to tell the sun and moon good-bye? Who am I to tell the seasons to come and go? Who am I to make the flowers droop down low? For I am your servant.... and you are my creator and you control all!

Quinceañera Brittany Hernandez

will celebrate her Quinceañera on February 5, 2011 at Hispana Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Brian and Jessica Hernandez and the granddaughter of Eustacio Montalvo, Mary Lou Montalvo, and Irene Hernandez. Congratulations!

Poem submitted by Coronado student, Megan Taylor OUTSTANDING WRESTLER: Estacado student-athlete Raymond Rios placed first and went undefeated at the recent wrestling tournament in Vernon, Texas. The wrestling coaches voted Raymond Rios as the Most Valuable Wrestler at the Red River Classic Tournament in Vernon. Congratulations Raymond from Latino Lubbock Magazine! Copyright 2011 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.

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“All For One And One For All” LULAC #263 prepares for annual LULAC Week festivities

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

nnually, LULAC councils throughout the United States celebrate the founding of LULAC during LULAC Week, which always takes place in February. The founders of the League of United Latin American Citizens, ( LULAC), joined together to establish an organization that would become the largest, oldest and most successful Hispanic civil rights and service organization in the United States, 82 years ago. 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 was created at a time in history when Hispanics were de-

nied basic civil and human rights, despite contributions to American society. The founders of LULAC created an organization that empowers its members to create and develop opportunities where they were needed most. Since then, LULAC has fought for full access to the political process and equal educational opportunity for all Hispanics. LULAC’s continues to play an active role in these efforts. LULAC councils across the United States hold voter registration drives, citizenship awareness sessions, sponsor health fairs and tutorial programs, and raise scholarship money for the LULAC National Scholarship Fund. This fund, in conjunction with LNESC (LULAC National Educational Service Centers), has assisted almost 10 percent of the 1.1 million Hispanic students who have gone to college. LULAC Councils have also responded to an alarming increase in xenophobia and anti-Hispanic sentiment. They have held seminars and public symposiums on language

and immigration issues. In addition, LULAC officers have used television and radio to protest against the “English Only” movement, which seeks to limit the public (and in some cases, private) use of minority languages. This year, Lubbock Council #263 will observe LULAC Week February 14-26, with various events and activities that celebrate 55 years of community service started in 1956 in Lubbock, to increase educational opportunities and improve the quality of life for Hispanics on the South Plains. Council President Robert Rodriguez said that LULAC continues to advocate on behalf of Latinos and that the needs are still great. "As we try to better the life of Latinos, we better the life of all Americans. Cause whatever we do on improving education... everyone benefits from it," he said. He added that the annual events including the Awards & Scholarship banquet are necessary to help students aspiring to go to college, thus, the leadership and opportunities of the Latino community. “Council #263 will host local and area councils for our largest fundraiser, which benefits our schol-

arship fund,” he said added that annually the scholarship amounts have increased and benefitted more students. He said they are anticipating guests from other councils to celebrate their week of festivities, which will commence with a Council Members Devotional Event, on Sunday, February 20, at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Members will pay homage to members who have passed. Also, the Council honors Hispanics in professional fields and this year the Barbers and Beauty Shop Operators, Hair Dressers in the Lubbock area will be the honored. Hispanic persons in the chosen profession are invited for a reception on Feb. 24th at 6 p.m. at the LULAC office located at 13 St. & Avenue O. They will be recognized with certificates of appreciation. Membership Night, which serves as a recruitment venue for individuals interested in joining LULAC will be the same night. The week festivities will close with the Council’s largest fundraiser, which benefits the scholarship fund. The 28th Annual “Bring Out Your Best’ Scholarship and Awards Ban-

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quet will be held on Saturday, February 26, with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The banquet will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Towers, located at 801 Avenue Q. The program will include membership and community awards and entertainment. This year's keynote speaker, is former Dist. 83 State Representative Delwin Jones. For ticket reservations or additional information, please contact Mando Garcia at (806) 632-3206; Robert Rodriguez (806) 702-1312, or Jaime Garcia at (806) 744-1984. More Info

• Meetings are held each Thursday at 7:30 pm at the LULAC Hall. • There are about six active chapters in LULAC District 1, located in Amarillo, Plainview Hereford, Tahoka, Lamesa, Big Springs and Lubbock. • The LULAC Young Adult Council offers opportunities for college-aged students to be involved. This council won Council of the Year in 2010. • To form a LULAC Chapter or for more information please contact Dist. Director Mando Garcia at (806)632-3206.

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LULAC members gathered Hispanic leaders and groups to come together to VOTE.

Robert Lugo participates annually in the LULAC senior citizen Christmas dinner.

LULAC members volunteer at the Vamos a Pescar event.

A vintage LULAC photo, with Abner Eurasti serving as emcee, and Genaro Chavez addressing the crowd.

Mr. & Mrs. Pete Garza have been involved with LULAC for a number of years.

Jose Luis Trevino and his guest at a LULAC banquet.

LULAC members attend council meetings to stay in speed with the issues and hold city council accountable.

LULAC members Ray & Alice Lozado speak with former Councilwoman Linda DeLeon about an issue.

A vintage LULAC photo during a press conference. The late Chevo Morales spoke to media.

Annually, area students receive LULAC scholarships.

Robert Rodriguez and Jaime Garcia serve as officers.

The women of LULAC play a vital part of the organization.

LULAC members become friends and serve as advocates of the Latino community.

The LULAC banner is hung proudly at events, and always at meetings.

National President Rosa Rosales at a LULAC conference for women.

LULAC members ready to volunteer.

The late Chevo Morales was committed to LULAC as are many members.

LULAC members greet guest to their an- LULAC recognizing local leaders. nual banquet.

Showcasing the achievements of the Young Adult LULAC college council.

Young Adult LULAC members carrying on the legacy.

LULAC members take calls to get people to Mike Torres is among LULAC members LULAC registering Voters. the polls and to VOTE. taking on issues important to the Hispanic community.

LULAC's nathional anthem - "Volver, Volver."

ยก Q u e Vi v a L U L A C #263! February 2011

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Community/comunidad

Joe Moreno Turns Junk into Metal Art

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HONORING HIS LEGACY: Some members of the late Joe Carrillo family gathered for a photo in 2010. The family is working with the Knights of Columbus for the 5th annual Joe Carrillo Valentine's Dance , which proceeds are used for scholarships in his honor. More details can be found on p. 19.

LHS RIBBON CUTTING: Lubbock ISD hosted a ribbon cutting on January 11, for the addition to the Lubbock High School softball and baseball complex. Dressing rooms, restrooms and a batting practice area were added for the teams. The complex is located at 803 N. University.

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even a tail pipe to some may be considered junk, but to Joe Moreno the metal parts have the potential to become recycled art, or, a wine rack, puzzle, chess set, or iconic characters for display in his yard. He was raised on a farm, but knew he didn't want to be a farmer. "I wanted to be a city boy," he said. He recalled how he had a rough life, and a fast childhood. In the third grade he was already learning welding, which made him happy. He would do welding with stuff he found on the farm. At 13, he had to get a job, so he started washing dishes at a restaurant. He remembered how his childhood was as tough as the metal he was learning to weld. In 1962, he ran away from home because his stepfather was mean to him. He remembered that he arrived in Lubbock on a Saturday, and by Monday morning he got a job. While he worked to take care of himself, he stayed with a family. At 14, when he met the girl next door, he married her. And about a year later, they had a child. Joe began welding to support his family, and when he needed something for their home he would im-

provise and create it by welding it. He worked for Hammock Manufacturing, until he went on to other welding jobs and eventually started his own business. Because of the growth in Lubbock, his business was affected. In 1984, the interstate came through so he relocated his business to 4th and Vernon. Then in 1997 the Marsha Sharp Freeway relocated him again. So he moved to N. University. The constant moves soon affected his businesses. Eventually, he decided to retire, but became bored and started to landscape. As he took on jobs, he was surprised to find so many items that people were disposing of and not recycling. To some degree, the items he collected prompted his creativity in recycling them and converting them to useful items. The first recycling endeavor started with a can recycler, which In turn, fostered the metal art interest. Now, he has a large number of metal sculptures that he will be showing and displaying. Each piece is creatively placed into the sculpture to form an intricate and necessary focal point.

"All of a sudden something comes into mind...This is what I'm going to do with this," he says. Sometimes he jokingly describes himself as a "junkie" and then tells everyone that he is a " junk collector." Moreno believes that this has become a therapeutic hobby, and a way to relive some of his lost childhood. "I call it playing," he says with much satisfaction. "I'm going to go and play and create life-size toys that

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preciate your family. unity throughout the Commit to family month of March. quality and quantity Visit the Parents time. Make these Step Ahead webactivities a tradition site at http://www. that can be carried parentsstepahead. on to future generaorg to see campaigns tions. created to promote Schools, commuMonth of the Family, nity organizations get tips for family fun and businesses can also get involved and to view videos promoting the by developing a series of messages importance of spending time with and activities that focus on family your family.

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Como Invertir para el Futuro de sus Hijos cómo pago los estudios del como el plan 529. Un plan 529 es cativos a un beneficiario designado un plan de ahorro con por el fideicomiso. Están exentas de ¿Y muchacho? Cuventajas contributivas contribuciones federales y pueden ando se trata de costos para asistir a la universidad, los números pueden ser horripilantes. De acuerdo con las cifras del College Board, cuatro años en una universidad del estado cuesta un promedio de $23,000, mientras que una universidad privada cuesta casi un promedio de $90,000 por cuatro años. Si su hijo(a) tiene aspiraciones de asistir a una universidad élite, el costo puede ser aun más alto. Así que no es para asombrarse escuchar a los padres decir, como lo hicieron en una encuesta reciente, de que su miedo número uno es pagar por una carrera universitaria. Desafortunadamente, ese miedo los paraliza en vez de motivarlos a tomar acción. ¿Cómo lo sabemos? Porque un reciente estudio reveló que la mitad de los padres entrevistados gastaron más dinero en vacaciones en el año pasado que en ahorrar para la educación de sus hijos. Esto no quiere decir que los padres no quieran lo mejor para sus hijos. De hecho, cuando se trata de ahorros para la universidad, los padres hacen lo que se podría considerar como un gran error — ponen a sus hijos antes que a ellos mismos y ahorran para la universidad antes de hacerlo para su propio retiro. Comience una cuenta de ahorros para estudios universitarios ahora. Hay muchas opciones para hacerlo,

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diseñado para estimular el ahorro para los costos universitarios futuros. El plan 529, es patrocinado por los estados, agencias estatales o instituciones educativas. No requiere tanto comenzar uno de estos planes (el mínimo podría ser hasta $500) y las ganancias crecen libre de impuestos. Una IRA Roth es otra buena opción de ahorros. Si su ingreso no excede $167,000 (por parejas casadas que rindan planilla en conjunto) o $105,000 (solteros), haga esta contribución inmediatamente una vez haya contribuido a su propio plan de retiro 401(k) donde su patrono contribuya al plan. La IRA Roth, a diferencia de otras cuentas de retiro, permite que las contribuciones se retiren en cualquier momento (sin impuestos ni penalidades, ya que éstos ya han sido pagados) y las ganancias se pueden retirar sin penalidad si el dinero va hacia educación. Es una cuenta que bien podría utilizar para su retiro o para pagar una carrera universitaria. Las cuentas Coverdell (ESAs, por sus siglas en inglés) se conocían antes como IRA educativas y fueron creadas exclusivamente con propósito de pagar gastos cualificados edu-

tener un máximo de $2,000 por beneficiario, por año, de todas las fuentes. Otra manera confiable para ahorrar para la educación de sus hijos es la compra de Bonos de Ahorros. Estos bonos son atractivos para los inversionistas puesto que están garantizados por la fe completa y el crédito del gobierno de EE.UU., y son una de las inversiones más seguras. Además, son libres de impuesto estatal y local, lo que aumenta su rendimiento efectivo. Los bonos que se han comprado desde el 1990 pueden estar completamente libres de impuestos federales si los usa para pagar la matrícula universitaria de su hijo, si los padres caen en ingresos elegibles más bajos. Los bonos de ahorro Serie EE se pueden comprar a través de cualquier banco o institución financiera que sirva como Agente de Bonos de Ahorros. Cómo verá, hay muchas alternativas para planificar el cubrir el costo de la carrera universitaria de sus hijos. Lo importante es comenzar cuanto antes. Para más información ve ha http://www.aspira.org. (English version available on page 9. Este artículo está disponible en ingles en la página 9.)

ten turn to alternative sources of heat indoors. These appliances and equipment can generate carbon monoxide gas (CO). Potential sources of CO are furnaces, water heaters, stoves, ovens, kerosene space heaters, wood and gas fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, portable generators, and automobile engines. Some simple measures to prevent CO poisoning are: • Install a CO alarm outside of every sleeping area in your home. If the alarm sounds, open the windows,

• Have your furnace, chimney, fireplace, wood stoves, and flues inspected annually and make any necessary repairs as needed. • Do not use charcoal grills, camp stoves, or a generator inside your home or near a window. • Do not leave your car’s engine eginning February 1, 2011, resirunning in an enclosed or attached dents can drop-off phone books garage. at the two permanent City drop-off Please contact a poison control locations: center at 1-800-222-1222 with ques- • Northside, 208 Municipal Drive tions. • Southside, 1631 84th Street Telephone books will be accepted February 1, 2011 through Saturday,

Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning s the cold weather have everyone evacuate A settles in during the area, and call emerwinter, many of us ofgency services.

FIVE GENERATIONS: The family of Connie Rios gathered recently for a fivegeneration photo. Pictured left right are Connie Rios, Great-great grandmother; her son Rudy Morin, Great Grandfather; his son Richard Morin, Grandfather; his son Ricky Morin, Son; and his daughter Sophia Sky Morin. The photos was taken at a gathering held in San Antonio.

CELEBRACION DE FAMILIA: Iganacio y Ernestina celebran 56 años de matrimonio. The Armenta Family began with Ignacio Armenta. He was born on July 26th, 1922. When he was only 6 months old he moved from Topeka, Kansas to Lubbock, Texas with his parents. He attended Guadalupe Elementary until the 6th grade. He was a barber for 56 years, at Armenta’s Barber Shop in Lubbock. He then met the phenomenal, Ernestina Carrera. Ernestina was born on October 9th, 1934. They got married on January 29th, 1954 in Tepehuanes, Durango, Mexico. God allowed them to have 10 healthy children including Irma, Margret, Ignacio, Mary, Sara, Yolanda, Raymond, Joe, Martha and Lupe Armenta. The children have lived in the Guadalupe neighborhood all of their lives, while attending and actively serving at St. Joseph’s Church. The family continues to grow! There are 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren and 3 to be expected. "Its amazing how we’re all here together, we have been blessed to have such a wonderful family. So if it weren’t for my astonishing grandparents I just might not be here today," said their granddaughter Ernestina Garcia. We would like to congratulate them on their 56 years of marriage. May they have many more. Felicidades.

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Memoriam/memorial Pauline R. Barrientez passed away on January 6, 2011. She was born on June 30, 1923 in Burlington, Texas to the late Roman and Maria Riojas. She married our beloved father Juan Barrientez Sr. on September 6, 1941 in Cameron, Texas. He went to be with the lord on January 10, 1980. She was a homemaker and a faithful Catholic. She was preceded in death by a son, Roman Barrientez in 1946. Survivors include three sons, John Barrientez, Jr., Raymond Barrientez, and Joe Barrientez; five daughters, Severita Hernandez, Tome Alvarado, Carol Hernandez, Helen and Janie Villarreal; a brother, Manuel Riojas; 30 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great grandchildren. Maria Gonzales, 78, of Lubbock passed away on, January 7, 2011. She was born to the late Jose Angel and Esperanza Contreras on April 10, 1932 in Taft, Texas. She married to the late Juan C. Gonzales. Maria was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and a member of Home League of Salvation Army. She is survived by four sons, Louis Gonzales, Lupe Gonzales, Juan Aldama, and Felix Gonzales; one daughter, Eva Burciaga; four brothers, Alfonso Contreras, Manuel Contreras, Jose Angel Contreras and Roman Contreras; one sister, Janie Garza; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Herminia "Minnie" Sosa, 63, of Lubbock passed away on, January 8, 2011. She was born on June 16, 1947 in Lubbock to the late Herminio and Julia Hernandez. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. She was preceded in death by, a son Isidro Sosa in 1996; a great-granddaughter, Hanna Sosa in 2006; and a brother, Jesse Hernandez in 1996. Survivors include four sons, Martin Hernandez, David Sosa, Jr., Brian Sosa and Gabriel Sosa,; three daughters, Melissa Sosa, Josephine Sosa and Christina Flores,; a sister, Janie Sandoval; 23 grandchildren; and 3 three great-grandchildren. Manuela Escamilla, 76, of Slaton passed away on January 7, 2011. Manuela was born June 17, 1934, in Langtry. She married Manuel Escamilla on January 18, 1963, in Langtry. They moved with their family to Slaton in October 1971 from Corpus Christi. She was a homemaker. Manuela coached softball. She worked in First Baptist Church Nursery for many years before retirement. Manuela was previously married to Ruben Hinojosa, who preceded her in death along with a daughter, Irene Reyna, and siblings. Her survivors include her husband, Manuel; daughters, Liza Escamilla, and Lucy Eustace; brothers, Antonio Cantu, Salome Cantu, and Jose Cantu; sisters, Lydia Magallanes and Maria Cano; along with five grandchildren. David Lorenzo "Tilo" Rivera, III of Lubbock passed away on Jannuary 15, 2011 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 11. He was born September 2, 1999 in Lubbock to David Lorenzo Rivera, Jr. and Christie Michelle Nunez. He was a 5th grader at McWhorter Elementary. Tilo enjoyed boxing and playing basketball at the Lubbock Boys and Girls Club. He also sang in the school choir. His memory will be cherished by his parents, David, Jr. and Christie; sister, Samantha Nichole; grandparents, David and Mary Rivera, Henry and Olga Castillo, and Chris and Josie Nunez; uncles, Daniel Lorenzo Rivera, Christopher Lee Rivera, Matthew Ortega, and Jason Garza; and, aunts, Erika Nichole Rivera, Vanessa Nunez, and Roxanne Nunez.

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Catarino Rodriguez Jr., 61, of Lubbock passed away on January 11, 2011. He was born to Catarino Sr. and Josefa Rodriguez on February 9, 1949, in Lubbock. He was preceded in death by his mother, Josefa, and brother, Lupe. He was a hard worker and loved his works as a welder. He was affectionately known to his family as "Nune" and will remain in our hearts forever. Nune is survived by his sons, Jerry and Rey; daughters, Rhonda and Juanita; father, Catarino Sr.; grandchildren, Avery, Elijah, Christian and Andrew; brothers, Alex, and Jesse and Joaquin; and sisters, Margaret Hernandez and Gloria Solis. Stevan P. "Bull" Rios Sr., 58, of Lubbock passed away on January 9, 2011. He was born on April 28, 1952, in Greely, Colorado. Stevan coached and mentored kids for over 35 years. He was known for being one of the strongest men in the state at one time. He is survived by his wife, Lori; children, Rachelle, Jessica, Tricia, Sharicia, Stephannie, Mary Esther, Victoria, Marcela, Michael, Stevan Jr., Thomas, Andrew and Jason; two sisters, Mary and Olivia; two brothers, Jesse, and Tony and sister-in-law, Annette; 16 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Dolores Gonzales, 53, of Wolfforth, passed away on January 14, 2011. She was born to Eloy and Victoria Garcia on April 5, 1957. She married Manuel Gonzales on February 22, 1974 in Lubbock. Dolores accepted Christ into her life on April 8, 2001. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, also a great sister, daughter and friend. Dolores is survived by her husband of 36 years, Manuel Gonzales; daughters, Karen Gonzales Johnson, Kristie Gonzales Olbera; parents, Eloy and Victoria Garcia; siblings, Cheryl, Lloyd, Gary, Tommy, Robert, Greg and Yvette; and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shally Ann Gonzales; brother, Larry Garcia. Jessie Bela "Sparky", 49, of Lubbock passed away on January 13, 201. He was born to the late Ysmael and Maria Bela of Lubbock, on March 31, 1961 in Lubbock, TX. He graduated as an accountant from IBC College. Jessie was a Catholic and Cursillista. Jessie had a passion for music, known as the best drummer in Lubbock. He is survived by his wife, Melissa; four sons, Jessie, James, Danny, and Michael; two daughters Reina and Rosemary; one grandson; two brothers, Gilbert, Ismael ; three sisters, Julia, Mary, and Janie; ten nephews and five nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends. Vicente Lara Jr. passed away on January 17, 2011. Vicente was a fun-loving person and enjoyed family gettogethers. He is survived by his daughter, Eva; a son, Eddie; Anna, who was like a daughter; three sisters, Rita, and Tina and Sylvia; three brothers, Danny, and Jimmy and Mario; two grandchildren, Chris and Estella; and many family members Eddie "Ed" Sepeda, 54, of Lubbock passed away on January 12, 2011. He was born to Raul and Esther Salazar Sepeda on March 17, 1956. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roland and J B. Ed is survived by his children, J B, Pedro and Apolonia; ex-wife, Edna; his parents; brothers, Robert and Ronald; sister, Susan Ysasaga; four grandchildren; and many aunts and cousins.

Jose L. Villegas Jr., 65, of Lubbock passed away on January 15, 2011, surrounded by his family members. Mr. Villegas was born January 8, 1946, in Alamo, Texas, to Jose "Pepe" Sr. and Maxine Villegas. He married Juanita Gonzales in January 1962 and again through the church on March 31, 1988. He was a charter member of the New Deal Men's Club and instrumental in the renovation and reconstruction of the Catholic Church in New Deal, Our Lady Queen of the Apostles. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Villegas of Lubbock; sons, Albert, Robert Lee, Steve, and Alex Baldomino of Lubbock; his mother, Maxine Villegas of New Deal; sisters, Lela, Nina, and Martha; brothers, Johnny and and Gilbert; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose "Pepe" Villegas Sr.; brother, Jessie Villegas; son, Charlie Villegas; and grandson who was like his son, Zachary Villegas. MaryLou Barrera Robles, 53, of Lubbock passed away on January 15, 2011. MaryLou was born in Slaton, Texas, on June 10, 1957, to Roberto and Genoveva Barrera. She married David Robles Jr. on May 25, 2001. MaryLou graduated from Cooper High School in 1975. She was the Manager of Patient Accounting at UMC. She is survived by her husband, David; parents, Roberto and Genoveva Barrera; sisters, Maria Montes, Toni Barrera and Susan Moreno; and brothers, Robert, Joe and Rick Barrera. MaryLou loved her stepdaughter, nieces and nephews as if they were her own children. Cristobal Martinez, 69, of Lubbock passed away on January 13, 2011. He was affectionately known to his family and friends as "Chris." Chris was born in Kenedy, Texas, on Sept. 13, 1941, to Pedro and Nestora Marinez. He met Esther Dominguez, the love of his life, and they were married on Sept. 12, 1959, in Karnes City, Texas. He was called to serve the Lord by becoming a pastor in 1981. Survivors include his faithful wife of 51 years, Esther; his children, John, Lillie, Oscar, Jesse, Chris Jr. , and Sandra his siblings; Pedro II Martinez, Anita Dominguez, Emelia TreviĂąo and Julian Martinez, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Juan Martinez; sisters, Audelia Perez and Aurora Martinez; and also his infant son, Christobal Martinez Jr. John Ortiz passed away on January 25, 2011. He was born September 25, 1942 in O'Donnell, Texas to Gil and Tomasa Ortiz. He attended O'Donnell schools and worked on various farms. He met the woman of his life, Connie "Chelo" Morales, of Lamesa, Texas. They married January 12, 1963 in Lamesa, Texas. They welcomed their first child later that year, and in 1964 moved to Lubbock where they would be blessed with eight more children and where they would spend the rest of their lives. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a sister, Esperanza Arteaga; and a brother, Sam Ortiz. Those left to cherish his memory are his recent love, Carmen; his children, Mary Corina Escamilla and husband Richard, Albert Ortiz and wife, Sally, Virginia Garza and husband, Richard, Andrea "Woody" Picon and husband, Diego Rodriquez, Jr., Andrew Ortiz, Melissa Licon and husband, Tommy, Lori Ann Ortiz-Guerrero, Esperanza Ortiz and husband, Greg Flores and Leticia Ortiz all of Lubbock. He also leaves behind his cherished and much loved 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and six step family members; brothers, Daniel Ortiz of Snyder, Texas, Robert Ortiz of Buda, Texas, and Bama Ortiz of Kyle, Texas; sisters, Annie Mesa of Staples, Texas and Gloria Ortiz of Luling, Texas; as well as many more family members and friends.

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Florinda Reyna Gotcher, 41, of Littlefield passed away on January 13, 2011. She was born February 28, 1969 in Lubbock to Joe P. and Ester (Reyes) Reyna. Florinda was a lifelong resident of Littlefield. She married Richard Gotcher September 14, 2003 in Littlefield. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Anton. She is survived by her husband, Richard Gotcher; two sons, Richard Gotcher, III and Antonio Joseph Moreno; two daughters, Stephanie Gotcher and Melinda Williams; five grandchildren; her parents, Joe Reyna and Ester Reyna; four brothers, two sisters, and many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Lorenza Leos Vasquez, 89 of Lubbock, passed away on January 17, 2011. She was born August 10, 1921 in Seguin, TX to Ignacio and Aurelia (Alvarez) Leos. She married Felix Vasquez, Sr. May 8, 1942 in Seguin and was a homemaker. Lorenza attended church at Our Lady of Grace in Lubbock. Her memory will be cherished by three daughters, Maria Delacruz, Virginia Pena, and Gloria Roberts,; four sons, Loy Vasquez, Felix Vasquez, Jr., Fabian Vasquez, and Andrew Vasquez; two sisters, Elena Guerrero and Elida Castillo; 23 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Lorenza was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Felix; six sons; three daughters; one brother; and one sister. Consuelo "Connie" Garcia Lopez, 62, of Lubbock, passed away on January 14, 2011. She was born on June 28, 1948 to Esteban and Audelina Garcia of Lubbock. She was student at Matthews Jr. High and graduate of Lubbock High School. She was married to Alvino Lopez for 43 years and raised their two children. Her happiest times were spent with her grandchildren vacationing on the Texas coast at Port Aransas or her children's homes in Austin. She was an avid reader and loved to share that passion with her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Alvino Lopez; son, Christopher Lopez; daughter, Amanda Lopez; grandson and his father Kip Savage; sisters, Suzzie Carrasco and Mary Lara; brother, Eddie Garcia, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Adam Zuniga passed away on January 20, 2011. Adam was born on June 3, 1980, to Arturo and Linda (Garcia) Zuniga in Slaton. He graduated from Lubbock High School and attended South Plains College and Texas Tech University. He owned and operated HigherWays Transportation. On May 24, 2003, Adam married the love of his life, Kristin Dickenson in Lubbock. He was currently coaching the Lubbock Legends Girls Soccer Club and was a member of the North Texas Soccer Association. Adam was a member of Live Oak Community Church. Those left to cherish Adam's memories are his wife, Kristin; his parents, Arturo and Linda; brother, Gabriel Zuniga; sister, Tiffany Torres, and other family members. Frank Valderaz, 74, of Slaton passed away on January 23, 2011. Frank was born March 10, 1936 in Slaton..He was a life long resident of Slaton. Frank retired from Farmers Compress after 36 years of service in 1998. On November 15, 1958, Frank married Alicia Torres. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. His survivors include his wife, Alicia; son, Leonard; daughter, Linda Marquez; siblings, Rafael Valderaz, Arnulfo Valderaz, Estella Olivas and Mary Najera; along with 2 grandchildren.

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Pete P. Vielma, 36, of Lubbock passed away on January 21, 2011, in Lubbock. Pete was born on Jan. 23, 1974, in Lubbock to Pedro Jalomo and Adela (Perales) Vielma. He attended Texas Tech for one year and University of Texas for seven years. He studied music and loved being a disc jockey. He was preceded in death by a sister, Raquel Vielma. Those left to cherish his memories include his parents, Pedro and Adela Vielma of Lubbock; a sister, Tammy Amaya; and numerous other family members who loved him dearly. Andrew Lopez, 53, of Lubbock passed away on January 21, 2011. He was born on Oct. 10, 1957, in Lubbock to Manuel Lopez Jr. and the late Mary Copeland (1994). He was raised by his late grandparents, Celestino (1984) and Paubla (2007) Villarreal. He was a retired polisher for Lubbock Plating. He was a Catholic and a lifelong resident of Lubbock. Survivors include his father, Manuel Lopez Jr.; a son, Andy Lopez; a daughter, Sara Lopez; a brother, Jimmy Copeland; two sisters, Jennifer Garcia and Lucy Lara; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Gianni Rosa'Lei Davila left this earthly world to play in God's playground on January 20, 2011. She will always be remembered by all whose lives she touched. While feeling the music, Gianni would react as only she could. Gianni is survived by her parents, Leandra and Keith Vasquez; her maternal grandmother, Janie Davila (Roger Cortez); and her great-grandmother, Elena Davila. She is also survived by her paternal grandfather, Roland Benitez; great-grandmother, Janie Benitez; and her uncles, Noel and Moses Benitez. Juan Jose "Johnny" Cruz, 55, passed away on January 21, 2011. Johnny was born August 30, 1955, to Frances Overton in Corsicana, Texas, and raised by Mr. and Mrs. Santos Gonzales. He married Verna R. Cruz on May 17, 1986, in Lubbock. He was a musician with the Latin Souls, the Hub City Band, Cervantez and Company, Conjunto Ambicion, and Our Lady of Guadalupe 12:30 choir. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Santos and Elena Gonzales and five uncles. Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Verna Cruz; three daughters, Mercy Arrellano, Crissy Cruz, and Stefanie Cruz; his mother, Frances Overton; sisters, Mary E. Cruz and Evelyn Chambers; and his brother, James Overton.

Memorial Helen Hernandez Dec. 17, 1944 to Feb. 5, 2010

We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now, all we have are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our heart. Love always, Raul, Eddie, Jonathan, Alice, Jesse, Jessica, and Matthew

Faith & Religion/Fe y religión Church Bulletins ST. MICHAEL’S 27TH ANNUAL SAUSAGE FESTIVAL Sunday, February 13th Menu will consist of homemade German Sausage, homemade German potato salad, homemade rolls, sauerkraut, green beans, dessert and a drink. Price: $9.00 for Adults/$5 for children over 12. There will be a live auction and a silent auction. ST. MICHAEL’S RAFFLE for a 2011 Ford F-150. Chances are $5 each. The truck will be raffled at the annual Sausage Festival to be held on February 13th. To purchase your chances, call the parish office at 894-2268.

FUNDING 2011: The Catholic Foundation presented a check to the Diocese of Lubbock for 2011 Diocesan Ministries. Monsignor , Renee Underwood, Bishop Placido Rodriguez, and Don W. the president of the foundation.

RECHARGE YOUR SPIRIT--ACTS Men’s Retreat #14 is scheduled February 3-6 at Slaton Mercy Center. There is still space for more men to participate. If you or someone you know is interested, contact Dick at 790-9392 or go to: www.ACTSCommunityofLubbock.org. DINNER DANCE – “Carnival in Rio,” 12th Annual Holy Spirit Gala, Saturday March 5, 2011. Refreshments 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m. (Beer & Wine provided – no BYOB) Holy Spirit McGivney Hall, 98th & Frankford, Lubbock. Call 698-6400 for tickets. Tables of 8 can be reserved. $50/ person. Attire: Coat & Tie. Proceeds to benefit Holy Spirit Catholic Church Building Fund. SHRIMP PEEL: Knights of Columbus will sponsor ‘Fat Tuesday on Saturday,’ March 5 at Saint Elizabeth Church, Hanly Hall, 2305 Main, Lubbock. All you can eat shrimp. Live and silent auction, dance. Tickets available at church office in February.

Saint Michael's to host 27th Annual Sausage

t. Michael’s Catholic Church S in Levelland, will hold its 27th Annual Sausage Festival on Valen-

tine’s Day, Sunday, February 13th, at the parish hall located at 314 E. Washington. This is the biggest fundraiser for the church. Meals will be served between 10 am until 3 pm. The meal consists of homemade German sausage, sauerkraut, German potato salad, mashed potatoes green beans, fresh homemade dinner rolls, tea and dessert. There will be something for everyone - a bakery with homemade

“CARNIVAL IN RIO,” DINNER DANCE – 12th Annual Holy Spirit Gala, Saturday March 5, 2011. Refreshments 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m. Holy Spirit McGivney Hall, 98th & Frankford, Lubbock. Tables of 8 can be reserved. $50/ person Call 698-6400 for tickets. Proceeds to benefit Holy Spirit Catholic Church Build- BY SAL HERNANDEZ SPECIAL FOR LATINO LUBBOCK ing Fund.

delicacies, a silent auction and a live auction that will begin at 1 p.m. Items such as homemade quilts, crosses, woodwork and much more are donated each year for the auction. The highlight of the day is the drawing for a brand new Ford pickup. Parishioners began selling tickets in October for the chance to win the truck. Tickets are being sold until the day of the drawing. You may purchase tickets from any parishioner or you may call the parish office at 894-2268 or Carver Learning Center at 894-5845.

LOS MATACHINES DE ST. MICHAELS: Levelland's St. Michael Church Matachines took time to pose for a photo. The group formed late last year, and are growing strong.

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BIBLICAL PARENTING CLASSES WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3321 33rd STREET (33rd & Indiana Ave—enter through main door) THURSDAY EVENINGS ~ 6 to 8 P.M. All classes are free of charge. Snacks & sodas will be served. Free childcare available for children up to age eleven. Please register by calling 747-5577. TWOGETHER IN TEXAS- the largest funded healthy marriage initiative in the country- is offering FREE marriage & relationship workshops every month in Lubbock. All classes are 8 am - 4 pm and are at the National Travel location. (inside the south loop between Indiana and Quaker just before the Quaker exit) Snacks are provided. Childcare is not. Go to www. twogetherintexas.com to see the schedule and register. DISCERNING A CALL TO THE PRIESTHOOD? Contact Father Rene Perez, 806-792-3943, or e-mail, fr_reneperez@yahoo.com SPANISH BIBLE STUDIES on going every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. (all welcomed). at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1120 52nd St.

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here was a man there who had a withered hand. They watched Jesus closely to see if he would cure him on the Sabbath so that they might accuse him. He said to the man with the withered hand, “Come up here before us.” Then he said to the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” But they remained silent. Looking around at them with anger and grieved at their hardness of heart, Jesus said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out and his hand was restored. The Pharisees went out and

immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him to put him to death.” Que esperanza nos da Dios. En cada momento de nuestras vidas, El esta listo para darnos vida, salud, justicia, alegría, y muchos más, porque es nuestro Dios, Padre, Amigo, Salvador, y todo de nosotros. Sea cualquier día o noche, El siempre nos busca y nos da todo con Amor y Alegría. También, nosotros tenemos que ser igual en da completamente con amor y alegría. En dar, recibimos. El nos dio vida antes de entregar su Vida por amor. Amor en El, con El y por El. En a ir a la Iglesia, podemos ver con hojos, recibir con cuerpo y alma, sentirlo completamente todo en la Santa Eucaristía, con amor y alegria.

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Our Elders/Nuestros mayores

En Aquellos Dias….

POR ROSARIO SMITH

uando tenia 7-8 años, viviamos en un rancho y teniamos una baca, un becerrito, patos, gallinas y hasta un guajolote. De la baca recibiamos leche y haciamos mantequilla, de las gallinas recibiamos huevos y naturalmente, carne. Habíaun pato que no queria a las mujeres. En tonces no teniamos baño adentro de la casa sino que una casita de baño afuera. Cuando teniamos que “ir”, nosotros mujeres teniamos que correr de la casa a hasta la casa de baño y si el pato nos via-nos perseguia. Mi Mama, sabia hacer todo. Ella

ordeñaba la baca y la hechaba de comer y tambien sabia cuando teniamos que traerla de la pasta. Ella nos dice que tambien sabe montar a caballo (pero no teniamos caballos). Nosotros le ayudabamos a mi mama cuando mataba un pollo para comer. Pues una vez mi tia nos hablo para que le ayudaramos a rodear un pollo que ella queria para la cena. Todo paso bien, y lla tenia la agua herviendo para desplumar el pollo. Pero...cuando quizo someter el pollo en la agua caliente, el pobre animal empezo a patalear. Resulta que no estaba muerto y pudo vivir otro año mas. Tuvimos una buena riza.

La Paloma to celebrate 1sta Paloma Anniversary with Loteria event will be hosting an fun which will be free and will be

afternoon of Loteria, food, refreshment and entertainment on February 12th to celebrate it's one year anniversary. The staff at La Paloma would like to invite the public to share in the

held from 2-5 pm. La Paloma is a Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The facility is located in Lubbock at 4010 22nd St. For more Information: Call Dianna Kartchner, 806-790-9013

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La Paloma is Lubbock’s only program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly. Our medical care and support services allow individuals eligible for nursing home care the option of continuing to live in the community for as long as possible.

740-1500 • 4010 22nd Street La Paloma does require prior authorization (with the exception of emergency services) by the Interdisciplinary Team. La Paloma participants may be fully and personally liable for the cost of unauthorized or out of program agreement services.

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Treasuring Our History BY JULIA R. RAMONEZ

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Watch the Super Bowl game on our big screen TV. Concessions available. 6 pm at the RAWLINGS Senior Center on Feb. 6th. This is a Free event.

hat treasures are we planning to leave our children? We may have different views; however, what about just our stories – our history? History is very important. It takes us a little time to really appreciate the stories of our parents and grandparents. Time is short and we need not waste it. Let us think about it, let us write them down – let us preserve them. As children, we traveled to different areas working in agriculture. My favorite moments were spent in Traverse City, Michigan during the cherry- picking time. Our most memorable times were in the evenings. We enjoyed sitting around listening to our elders share their stories. The stories would include their hardships, endurances, perseverance, but mostly of their hard labor wherever they could find it to survive. Then they would share their humorous stories. It was the music, the songs, the laughter and events that made them really laugh at themselves. As evening came, they would end up singing songs of their time. Strangely enough, there would always be a guitar player around and an accordion player would show up from the crowd. A singer would always lead everyone in the songs. What fun! What memories! In that moment in time, no one was complaining of their aching bodies from the day’s hard labor or the complaints for that day. These were special times and they still linger in my memory to this very day and forever live within my heart. Do you own a precious article from a parent or even a grandparent? If you do, do you know the story behind it? Let me share a story about one of several articles that belonged to my father and was passed on to me. It is a chair. My father would frequent the auction sales to purchase furniture, tools, equipment, etc. that he needed at a good price. He liked this particular chair and bought it. He even upholstered it to look like a country chair. We decided to make a rare Christmas visit almost forty years ago. We risked it because we no longer were accustomed to Michigan’s cold snowy conditions. I noticed he still had that chair and it became his favorite chair. We had such a great time. Our whole family had gathered for the first time in a long time at my parent’s home. My father was so happy that he made this remark: “Am I going to die? Here we are at Christmas all together!” We laughed not knowing that it would be his last Christmas with all of us together. At that moment, he wanted to take a picture of all of us. He chose not to be in the picture. That would turn out to be the only picture ever taken of his family. I took two pictures of him sitting on his chair opening his presents. He was at his happiest. We returned for another visit almost

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VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY & BINGO Enjoy Bingo, refreshments and fellowship with loved ones. Feb. 14th at 1 pm at the TREJO Senior Center. This event is Free. LADIES TEA PARTY Share in the spirit of love with the ladies of Mae Simmons. Each month a different theme and craft project! There is always lively conversation and light refreshments! Valentine Tea Party Feb. 15th, 1:30 pm at SIMMONS Community Center. This is a Free event. SENIOR FUN & GAMES WITH POTLUCK LUNCH Come play cards and dominos with potluck lunch. Feb. 22nd, at noon at the HODGES Center. This event is Free. COKE FLOATS Enjoy a good old coke float with the company two years later around October. The fashion of good friends. Feb. 22nd, 1 pm at chair was now hanging on the side of TREJO. Admission is $1. the chicken shack! He had discarded the chair because he had replaced it. SABOR LATINO Dance to NorteI loved that chair and asked if I could no, Tejano and country music in a have it. He laughed. ”That old chair? smoke-free, alcohol-free environment. It doesn’t even have a seat anymore First Friday, monthly from 6-11 pm at just a hole.” “We’ll fix it“. I said. Rawlings Center, $3. Well, I didn’t know he would sand it and varnish it, but that he did. By the HOT LUNCHES FOR SENIORS time we were ready to leave, much Join us Monday-Friday at 12 Noon at to our surprise, there was the chair all one of our five city senior centers! 60 & shiny and ready for us to bring home! Over – $2 Donation/Under 60 – $5 Required Cost. Transportation available to It looked like a new chair! During our visit, he asked me to seniors 60 and over for $2 donation per from your home! Available at take him to the doctor. He knew round-trip all 5 senior something was wrong and did not 767-2710. centers! For information, call want to alarm my mother. It was discovered that he had cancer. Three CUMBIA-CIZE Low impact aerobics months later, he passed away. with a Mexican flair. Get in shape dancLooking back, the chair brought ing the Cumbia! (1 hr) 6:30 PM T Lubback that wonderful memory of our bock Senior Center Free Weekly. happiest reunion. It continues to remind me just how important it is to ELDERLY AND DISABLED have family get-togethers and to en- UTILITY ASSISTANCE If you are in need of assistance with your propane, joy the moment. We made our parents so happy be- gas or electric bill, and you are 60 years ing together laughing, eating my of age or older, please contact Neighmother’s wonderful tamales, and borhood House at 741-0459 to see if enjoying the season. There was no you qualify for assistance. If you are distime for sadness just joy. I guess that abled receiving SSDI or SSI and you are was the reason why my father want- age 59 and under, please contact LIFE/ Centers at 795-5433 to see if you ed to capture that Christmas day. He RUN wanted to remember and treasure qualify. that moment in time. OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpreAs for the chair? It brought him joy dictable weather of high winds and to repair that old chair for me. He still too hot temperatures. Use our fitness could not understand why I wanted equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes an old dried-up chair? Well, for me, and more! M-F at the Trejo Center, and it was a special chair. It was his chair. the Lubbock Senior Center. What a priceless treasure! Just before Christmas, I decided to “GRANDPARENTS RAISING re-sand it again and give it a new coat GRANDCHILDREN” call or visit of varnish. The chair really looks the Parenting Cottage, 3818 50th St. 795-7552. www.parentingcottage.com. good! The chair is kept in our Master Bedroom for safe keeping and is SENIOR TRANSPORTATION taken out on special occasions. This To and From Senior Centers, Age 60+ Christmas it was in the living room $1 donation each way, Monday-Friday Centers. Call (806) 767-2710 for inwith my father’s picture resting on All it. No one is allowed to sit on this formation and to be placed on a route! antique, but sturdy chair. It will be LOTERIA Mexican Bingo is played the silent guest for generation to gen- with cards from Mexico and embraces erations to come waiting to listen to Hispanic culture. Daily at 10:30 a.m., the story once again with photo in- at the Trejo Supercenter. Cost is $2.50. cluded.

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Sports/deportes Sports & Event Briefly ROLLER DERBY West Texas Roller Dollz announce their season opener February 5th. They will be rolling out the action against the Tornado Alley Rollergirls from Oklahoma City. At the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 7 – 9 p.m. Doors open at 6. Tickets available at the door or any Select-A-Seat location. Kids 11 and under are free. For more information visit www.westtexasrollerdollz.com. 2011 GOLDEN GLOVES BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS February 18 & 19, 2011 at the Holiday Inn Towers Civic Center, 7 p.m. Admission: $12 Adults, $6 children (10-under). Tickets Available at the DOOR ONLY. SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL (MEN’S, WOMEN’S, CHURCH AND MIXED) Softball leagues are governed by those rules set forth by the City of Lub¬bock, Texas Amateur Athletic Federation and the United States Specialty Sports Association. Slow Pitch Softball – Session I. Registration Dates: January 31 - February 4. Late Registration: February 7-11. Location: Parks and Recreation Department at 1010 9th Street. League Dates: Begins week of March 7th. Format: 10 game season/single elimination Tournament. Fee: $330/$360 during late registration. For a more complete listing of all rules please visit our website at www. playlubbock.com. League Coordinator: OJ Williams, 775-2672. KickBall(MEN’S, WOMEN’S AND MIXED) Kick Ball leagues are governed by those rules set forth by the City of Lub¬bock, Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. Kick Ball – Session I Registration Dates: January 31 – February 4. Late Registration: February 7-11. Location: Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 9th Street. League Dates: Begins week of March 7th. Format: 10 game season. Fee: $200/$230 during late registration. For a more complete listing of all rules please visit our website at www.playlubbock.com. League Coordinator: OJ Williams, 775-2672. FISHING & HUNTING REGULATIONS now available in Spanish at: www. tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual WALKING CLUB Walk with other people that share your goals for a healthier lifestyle, at Mae Simmons Park. Free, 3 PM M-F Daily. OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! M-F at the Trejo Center, and the Lubbock Senior Center. Submit your news and info to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net by the 21st. Advertising till the 23rd. Call us at (806)7921212 or visit our website at www. latinolubbock@suddenlink.net

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uperbowl 45 will be played this first week of the month and it will finally put to an end to this peculiar and frustrating season for everyone who isn’t a Packer or Steelers fan. Jerryworld, also known as Cowboy’s stadium, will play host to the first ever Superbowl played in Texas. Because it is in Texas where of course, everything is bigger, expect the excitement emanating in Arlington to be felt all throughout the entire state even if the Texans or Cowboys are not participating directly in the game. Who will we all root for when the game is between the two teams that historically are not state favorites especially when the Steelers are involved? With the Houston Oilers losing in those championship games and the Dallas Cowboys losing two out of three in Superbowls, (we still owe them one) it will be interesting to see who the local fans root for. Green Bay has more of a rivalry with the Cowboys than Houston does, Texans or Oilers, but that rivalry is so old school that we should not expect any diehard fans attending the game to let bygones be bygones. Aaron Rodgers seems to be a likeable guy and not many would begrudge him his first Superbowl, especially if his opposing quarterback is Ben, I learned my lesson this time, Rothlisberger. Defense should rule this game and it will be interesting to see which unit wants it the most. The biggest reason we should enjoy this game is also because of what we knew a few months ago that a player lockout is on the horizon, which could mean there won’t be a normal football season this next year. Hopefully the talks between the players union and

the owners will heat up this month before the early March deadline, but we better be ready to fill our sports need by the other spring and summer sports. A local team would the best to focus on, and the Lady Raiders seem to be the ones best able to get us started on all those other sports. Coach Curry has the Lady Raiders playing the best since the early 2000 teams and with their conference games this month, they are in a position to have a good seed going into the Big 12 tournament if everything goes there way. March madness and the girls are there? That is what we were used to expect and I for one am glad we can expect that scenario again this season. First things first, the Lady Raiders have a good February and they will have a fantastic March. Welcome back ladies. If that isn’t enough, we can observe the Estacado boys basketball team make another run in the playoffs after their fast and impressive start this season. With Tech point guard signee Kevin Wagner leading the way, it would make the trek to the games be worth the effort. It might be bitterly cold on the outside, but it will be smoking hot on the inside. To really focus on the other sports, let us not ignore the Spurs or the Mavericks which both are off to fast starts this NBA season. The Spurs have a more dominant record but the Mavericks are in position to take the best team in Texas title. Who is best? It really is too early to tell but we will have a better picture as soon as this month unwinds. One of the best locally is Adam Castillo who advanced to the USA boxing nationals in the 132-pound class in Colorado in June. Congratulations! Let’s embrace February!

Local Youth Advances To National Punt Pass And Kick icholas Sanchez, an eighth ChampionN grader at Frenship Middle ships on School, got a late Christmas present N o v e m recently when he found out that he was headed to the National Football Conference (NFC) Championship game in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 2011, to compete in the National Punt, Pass and Kick (PPK) Championships. Nicholas’ parents, Nick and Elisa Sanchez, were excited for this opportunity for their son to advance to the national finals. Both are employed by the City of Lubbock, Nick in Code Enforcement and Elisa in the City Council Office. The National Football League paid all expenses for the youth and one guest to travel and attend the competition and game, and Nicholas and his dad, Nick, flew to Atlanta. Nicholas began his journey to the finals in September at a local PPK competition hosted by Mae Simmons Community Center. After winning his 12/13 year old age bracket, he advanced to the Sectional Competition hosted by the City of Lubbock in October at the Berl Huffman Athletic Complex. He took first place in his age bracket at this event, but had to wait to find out if his scores where high enough to advance to the Team Championships. Scores from the first place winners in each age bracket are compared statewide with only the top five finishers advancing to the Team Championship. Nicholas advanced and competed in the Team

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Umpire And Scorekeeper Training Begins

arn extra money year round E as a softball league umpire or scorekeeper! Parks and Recreation

will be hosting separate trainings for softball umpires and scorekeepers for the City of Lubbock. Training is required for both veteran and new participants. Classroom-style sessions are free, and no experience is required to participate. Training for scorekeepers on February 20, 2011. Additional training will be provided during the “Shut Up

and Play” Softball Tournament to be held on March 5 - 6, 2011. Training and dues must be paid to the West Texas USSSA and Texas Amateur Athletic Federation before beginning actual umpiring. Once training is completed and you are scheduled for games you will receive $14 per game to umpire and $9 per game to scorekeep. For more information, contact O.J. Williams at 775-2672.

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ber 22 at the Dallas Cowboy game against the Detroit Lions at Cowboys Stadium. This was his second time to compete in the Team Championships. In 2007, he advanced to the Team Championships where he competed in the 10/11 age bracket and place fourth. This year, Nicholas placed first at the championships with the following scores: Punt 109' 1", Pass 122' 7", and Kick 120' 4" for a total score of 352'. His total score was high enough to qualify him for a chance at the National PPK Championships. Only four youth per age bracket advance to the finals, making this an outstanding accomplishment for each of the youth participating in the national event. Since 1961, boys and girls have participated in this national skills competition in punting, passing, and placekicking, and many current NFL players participated in Punt, Pass and Kick as youth. For more information, contact O.J. Williams, area PPK coordinator with Parks and Recreation, at 775-2672.

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Pete's Barrio Memoir I

Lessons of Love

remember some of the many friends that I had in the barrio. There were times that we were friends and that nothing or nobody would stand between us, if you picked on one you got the whole bunch. Then there were also times that we got mad at each other, and end up in a fight with each other. We would throw rocks back and forth, sometimes we would get hit, the rock throwing would stop when somebody got hit on the head and they were bleeding. I can remember a

rock fight that Danny and his brother Carlos were having with me. I threw the rock that ended the rock throwing for that time. I hit the windshield of Danny's parents car, as soon as this happened we all ran. If I remember right the car was black 1950 Chevy, with a split windshield. As soon as my Dad got home we had visitors over and they told my Dad that I had broken the windshield. My friends and I each had to tell our sides of the story, blaming each other for having started the rock throwing.

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In the end I was the guilty one because I had broken the windshield. My Dad went to a wrecking yard and bought a replacement for the windshield that I broke. I think that it cost about $10-15 for it. After our company left, Dad said that he wanted to talk to me. I knew that I was in trouble, and I remember getting a spanking for having done what I did. I got a good lecture as to why I should not be throwing rocks. I said that I would never do it again, but that only lasted for awhile. By the next day we were all friends and playing again. I do remember the discipline that Dad instilled in me. He was a stern man and always tried to teach me to respect my elders and other people's property. I look at the present and wonder how would a parent have handled this situation, without getting in trouble with authorities. Would the children be charged with a crime for throwing rocks and damaging private property? Would the parent be brought up charges for whipping the tar out of a child. No wonder we have so many problems with our youth. They actually have no respect for the older people or even authorities. Editor's Note: Pete Pina grew up in barrio Guadalupe and enjoys sharing his memories. His family,like many Mexican American families, contributed to the growth and betterment of Lubbock.

Latin American And Iberian Studies Public Lecture Series

he IDIEZ Project: Revitaliz"T ing Nahuatl in Higher Education” featuring John Sullivan,

Professor of Nahuatl at the State University of Zacatecas and Director of the Zacatecas Institute for Teaching and Research in Ethnology (IDIEZ) will take place March 3, 2011, at 4:30 pm in the Qualia Room 09 (Foreign Languages Building) Texas Tech University. Following the Annual Celebration of American Indians at Texas Tech University and with the goal of establishing contact with the Lubbock community, Dr. John Sullivan will present a public talk that brings together a historical, linguistic

and cultural connection of Texas’s Spanish colonial past with today’s Nahua culture in Mexico. Dr. Sullivan is the Director of the Zacatecas Institute for Teaching and Research in Ethnology (IDIEZ) a Mexican non-profit organization that provides a monolingual environment where Nahuatl-speaker university students can teach and conduct research in the classical and modern aspects of their language and culture, as well as plan and implement projects designed to promote Nahuatl continued use in urban and rural Mexico as well as abroad. This lecture is free and open to the general public.

National Guard to lead local clean-up Feb. 5th

s part of the nationwide A “Guard the Environment” program, local soldiers of the Texas

Army National Guard will be partnering with Parks and Recreation to help clean up our community. On Saturday, February 5, 2011, the Texas Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) is inviting the public to help them clean up trash, cat tails and other debris around the park and lake at Llano Estacado Lake (formerly Lake 2), located in the Jim Bertram Lake System at North University and Cesar Chavez Drive. All Texas

Army National Guard Soldiers and participants will meet at 8 a.m. in the Landower House parking lot located on Cesar Chavez Drive about a block west of N. University. The times for the clean up are 8 a.m. to Noon, and then 1-3:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately with comfortable shoes and bring their own work gloves. Parks and Recreation will provide hand tools and trash bags. For more information or to register your group with the National Guard, please call SFC Ronald Von Theumer at 806-765-6882.

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Five Latin Legends to Be Honored on U.S. Stamps

ive legendary musicians and F performers of the Latin sound whose contributions have had a

lasting impact on American music —Selena, Carlos Gardel, Carmen Miranda, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz – will be honored on stamps. Among the distinctive musical genres and styles represented are Tejano, tango, samba, Latin jazz, and salsa. The stamps go on sale in March. For these stamps, artist Rafael Lopez, of San Diego, CA, painted semi-realistic portraits of each musical artist designed to evoke their personality, vitality, and even their sound. He used a warm palette of colors—from brilliant yellows, pinks, and lime green to rich shades of purple and blue—to suggest the flavor and energy these artists brought to their work. Each musician is depicted in mid-performance. One can almost hear Celia Cruz shout her trademark rallying cry ¡Azucar! (Sugar!) or sense Tito Puente's rhythmic intensity as he performed one of his progressive arrangements on the timbales. Art director Ethel Kessler, of Bethesda, Maryland, says, “My goal was that when you see the stamp, you hear the music.”

Lopez's first project for the U.S. Postal Service was the Merengue design for the 2005 Let's Dance/ Bailemos stamp pane, followed in 2007 with the Mendez v. Westminster stamp. Texas-born Selena QuintanillaPerez (1971-1995)—known to fans simply as Selena—helped transform and popularize Tejano music by integrating techno-hip-hop beats and disco-influenced dance movements with a captivating stage presence. A Grammy recipient, the “Queen of Tejano” broke gender barriers with record sales and awards. Even after her tragic death, Selena remains an important representative of Latino culture. A superb and evocative singer, Carlos Gardel (1890?-1935) was one of the most celebrated tango artists of all time. Raised in Argentina, Gardel helped popularize the tango in the United States, Europe, and throughout Latin America through his performances and recordings. “The man with the tear in his voice” also achieved fame as one of the stars of the Spanishlanguage cinema. Born in Portugal and raised in Brazil, Carmen Miranda (19091955) achieved fame as a samba

singer before moving to New York City, where she gained instant celebrity in theater, film, and radio. The “Brazilian Bombshell” appeared in 14 Hollywood musicals and recorded more than 300 songs. Her exotic signature outfit and persona are an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, Tito Puente (19232000) was a musical virtuoso popularly known as El Rey, “The King”. With dynamic solos on the timbales and orchestral arrangements that have become classics in Latin music, Puente helped bring Afro-Cuban and Caribbean sounds to mainstream audiences. He performed for more than 60 years, and his legacy includes more than 140 albums. A dazzling performer of many genres of Afro-Caribbean music, Celia Cruz (1925-2003) had a powerful contralto voice and a joyful, charismatic personality that endeared her to fans from different nationalities and across generations. Settling in the United States following the Cuban revolution, the “Queen of Salsa” performed for more than five decades and recorded more than 50 albums.

Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's Intern, Daniel Hernandez, recognized as hero

aniel Hernandez, the intern D who rendered critical first aid to wounded U.S. Rep. Gabri-

elle Giffords, brushed aside talk of heroism. "I think the real heroes are the public servants like Congresswoman Giffords, Ron Barber and (and slain Giffords staff member) Gabe Zimmerman. I did this as a one-off. It's more important to do prolonged, sustained public service." Hernandez, 21, a University of Arizona junior and an intern for only five days, applied pressure to Giffords' wound and pulled her into his lap to hold her upright and prevent her from choking on her blood. He accompanied the congresswoman to the hospital in an ambulance, holding her hand. Less than two days after the shooting, Hernandez, who has had nursing assistant and phlebotomist February 2011

training, said he had had time to reflect. "I think I've been very good at detaching myself from what's going on, but I think at this point I've been able to process a lot of it. Getting a chance to speak with the other staff, that's when emotions were highest. "We still need to keep in mind that there are still a lot of people who were injured and who lost their lives . . . We need to keep them in our thoughts and prayers," he said. As for his future, Hernandez said, "After this, I'd like to do something in public service. Whether that's working for a nonprofit, a government agency or a political figure, I don't know." Many are paying close attention to the rehabilitation of AZ Congresswoman Giffords recovery. Three weeks after being shot in the head during a town hall meeting, Gif-

A: Pancho, the old-schoolers I grew up with had a saying, “De tal palo, tal as-

tilla or From such a stick, such a splinter.” In other words, be the example. Offer your seat to a lady, shake hands with people, and give friends and family a warm saludo. One method the old schoolers used was very effective but could also get you an interview with CPS!. Before you could say, “What did I do?”Moco! You would often find yourself on the wrong end of a chancla, mata-moscas, or the infamous pelizco! The scariest thing for me was when I heard them actually praying to God that they would not hurt us: “Aye Diosito dame la fuerza para no matar a mijo” I gave myself a chill just writing that last line out.

Editor's Note: Adrian Romero is a Lubbock native. He is a nontraditional student and a senior at Texas Tech, majoring in Psychology. He will graduate in May. He values his culture and the traditions of his Latino heritage and will be addressing reader questions with semi-comedic responses in a new section of Latino Lubbock Magazine called ¿Que Onda? Send your questions

Not Fade Away

Remembering the Day the Music Died eb. 3rd marks F the 52nd Anniversary of the

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

and legacies of three rock and roll legends. Patrons are invited to the Center FREE of charge on Thursday, February 3rd from 10 am-6:30 pm. On Thursday, February 3,a screening of The Real Buddy Holly Story will be held at 10:30am and 2:30pm. The Day The Music Died Reception will be held at 4:30 pm. Author Gary Moore will discuss his new book, Hey Buddy and sign copies 5:30 – 6:30pm. For additional info call or go by the Buddy Holly Center at 1801 Crickets Ave., or (806) 775-3560.

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POR DRA. COMFORT PRATT SIGMA DELTA PI, TEXAS TECH

uestro autor del mes es FederiN co García Lorca. García Lorca nació el 5 de junio de 1898 en Fuente

Vaqueros, provincia de Granada y murió ejecutado el 19 de agosto de 1936 en Víznar, Granada. Se licenció en Derecho de la Universidad de Granada, pero le interesaba más la literatura y nunca ejerció la abogacía. Se formó como poeta bajo la influencia de Antonio Machado, Ramón del Valle-Inclán, Dámaso Alonso, Lope de Vega, Azorín yJuan Ramón Jiménez. Publicó su primer libro, Impresiones y paisajes, a los 20 años y su colección incluye poemas, narraciones, teatro y prosa. Algunas de sus obras son El maleficio de la mariposa (1920), Libro de poemas (1921), Poema del cante jondo (1921), Primeras canciones (1922), Oda a Salvador Dalí (1926), Poema en Nueva York (1930), Primer romancero gitano

(1928), Poeta en Nueva York (1930), La zapatera prodigiosa (1930), Bodas de sangre (1933), Yerma (1934), Doña Rosita la soltera (1935), Seis poemas gallegos (1935), Llanto por Ignacio Sánchez Mejías (1935), Diván de Tamarit (1936), Sonetos del amor oscuro (1936), Canciones (1936), La casa de Bernarda Alba (1936) y La destrucción de Sodoma (1936). Fue el poeta de mayor influencia de la literatura española de las primeras décadas del siglo XX y el miembro más universal de la Generación del 27, un grupo poético que se fundó en 1927 en busca de nuevos temas y formas expresivas. La biblioteca principal de Texas Tech University tiene varios ejemplares de sus obras tanto en español como en inglés.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ Cafe Y Pan Dulce at La Paloma

Gabriel Vitela, Mike Arsimendez, and Leonard Valderaz.

Rebecca Wallace, Colleen Evans, and Cathy Pope welcome guests.

Roger Karr, Grace Garza, and Jorge Quirino.

Irasema Velasquez, Yolanda Gonzaga, and Leticia Flores.

Juan & Patsy Gonzales pose with Amaris Garcia.

Gabriel & Melissa Chavez pose for the camera.

Eloisa & Emilio Abeyta enjoyed the festivities. (More photos online at www.latinolubbock.net)

Celebrating 2011!

Mr. & Mrs. Bustillos rang in the new year with friends and family members.

Knights of Columbus New Year's Eve Dance

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

The Rodriguez family was ready to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine as they enjoyed the event.

The Ybanez's took time to meet with family and share their resolutions.

Sue & Albert Hernandez enjoyed a night on the town.

Andy & Rosie Garcia danced away one year, and rang in a new year.

ACTS Community Reunion at St. Elizabeth's Church

The Flores family enjoyed time with ACTs friends.

Children of ACTS family members also participated in the gathering.

Family and friends came together to enjoy fellowship and to discuss upcoming retreats.

Everyone was smiling as they greeted friends.

Visit our website at www.latinolubbock.net to view all of the photos from each event! Latino Lubbock Magazine's mission: "Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity, professionalism, cultural understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that they can take pride in; and, the community a tool for better understanding and for dialogue."

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Fotos y Recuerdos - AquĂ y Alla

Beautiful friends made Virginia's celebration even more memorable!

Stories of her work and achievements were shared with friends and family.

Family was on hand to support the retiree.

Fellowship and a gathering of friends.

Catholic Foundation Winterfest Gala

Bishop Placido Rodriguez greeted guest of the gala.

Gary & Elia Gryder pose for Latino Lubbock.

Sister Lali welcomed many friends of the Catholic Foundation.

Annabelle Ocanas & Renee Underwood.

Dodge Ball Tournament Benefitting CASA

Tony Mora, Bryan Pinn, Felipe Mora, and Daniel Galvan practiced for the dodgeball tournament.

Chris Roesch, Eric Lopez, and Alfred Morino prepared themselves for the event.

Valerie Turner, Gabby Perez, and Frances Sepulbeda participate with "Those Guys" for the tournament.

Andrew Galvan, Alex Vasquez, Alfredo Galvan, and Roberto Hernandez were some of the many participants.

100 Black Men Gala

Mario Perez, Mary Ellen & Luciano Perez supported the event.

LISD Board Member Mario Ybarra with his wife Norma, and, Rick Martinez and his wife Stacy.

Era & Jay Ibarra.

The two publishers - T.J. Patterson poses with Christy Martinez-Garcia.

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Virginia Alamanza Retirement Party

’s Kids Activities Page ’s D a y e n i t n Vale Happy depar te de Jita Pico y

Pico

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

the Gallo

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

Jita is making homeade Valentine Cards and you can too!

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

Words to Live By Boy Scouts of AmerBoy Scouts of America was founded on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916. Their mission is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. Consider Scouting

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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.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month Connect the Dots

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 lawmaker. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States.

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