Latino Lubbock Magazine May 2009 Issue

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Feliz Dia de las Madres Happy Mother’s Day

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Remembering our Roots

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This month’s cover is includes Sylvia Reyna and her two daughters. When I saw her with her girls all dressed the same, and in matching Mexican dresses it game me a sense of pride as a mother, and as a Latina. Our children and our culture are intertwined and something to be proud of.

Thank you for serving our country.

BASIC TRAINING Army Pvt. Lorenzo A. Leon, son of Bertha Velasquez of Ralls, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Leon is a 2007 graduate of Ralls High School.

PROMOTIONS/AWARDS Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew N. Delarosa, son of Andy Delarosa of Riviera, has assumed command of the Westminster Army Career Center at the Denver Army Recruiting Battalion.

Delarosa is a 1995 graduate of Kaufer High School in Riviera.

Memorial Day, May 25 in 2009 Please remember our U.S. men and women who died while in military service to their country, our country.

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Marciano & Martha Morales, 31st as of April 17, 1978

Arthur &Judy Lara, 27th as of May 1, 1982

Lupe & Gloria Torrez, 17th as of May 16th

Benny & Carol Villarreal, 1st year Anniversary as of May 31, 2008

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“Entre los individuos, como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz -- Among individuals, as among nations, respect for the rights of others is peace.”

Benito Juárez

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“Lo que en los libros no está, la vida te enseñará.”

“That which isn’t in books, life will teach you.”

(Meaning, Life is the best teacher.)

¡ F e liz c o mp le a ñ o s !

Belated April

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CONTENTS Special Update by Congressman Randy Neugebauer

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Tax Tips by Raul Alvarado

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Editor’s Note: The terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” are used interchangeably by the U.S. Census Bureau and by Latino Lubbock throughout this publication to identify persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American, Dominican, and Spanish descent; they may be of any race.

May 2009

Feliz compleanos to Mary Lou Garcia from her children and grandchildren.

“Mom we love you very much have a special birthday and Mother’s Day. God Bless you.”

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Politics/ la politica

Word From Dr. Karen Garza named LISD Superintendent the Publisher I

y mother has always loved music.

M In the mornings we would wake up to her whistling as she rolled-out torti-

llas. Throughout the day she would sing and hum along with the radio, which was always on at our house. And because she loved music, she would often encourage one of us to take up the guitar. Instead, I took up the violin.

Christy My first few weeks of practice were Martinez-Garcia horrible and my familia had to be nice and bare my tunes. My mom was proud, but she still wanted me, or someone in the family to play the guitar.

One day, she suggested that since I was learning to play music, I might as well learn the guitar. That’s when I asked her, “Mom why don’t you learn?”

Within days, she bought a guitar and taught herself to play.

Today, my mother collects all kinds of music, writes songs, and sings and plays beautifully and with confidence.

On Mother’s Day we frequently hear messages about how great mothers are... and they are. However, to become greater - mothers we must value our role in our families and in society. We must learn not to forget ourselves, and, never stop learning and discovering our own potential. We must take care of our health first, so that we can care for the rest of the family. We must feel good about ourselves, so that we can raise confident children. We must model good values and live the life we want for our children, so that our children will one day be good role models for their own children. Above all, we must love ourselves, so that we can truly love others.

It’s not intended to be selfish, but because it’s Mother’s Day, it’s an appropriate time for Latinas, to realize our significance and take time to think about our wellbeing. In turn, really value being good madrecitas.

That said, we would like to wish all mothers, abuelitas, tias, madrinas, and those who have cared for children like mothers, a very happy Mother’s Day... feliz dia de las madres. I love you mom, grandma, and all of my tias, role models, sisters, and primas.

Latino Lubbock Magazine would also like to thank Raul Alvarado for his contribution of the Tax Tips 101 section. Because of limited time, Raul will no longer be able to continue his monthly articles. We are grateful to him for his commitment and for helping so many businesses and individuals - including Latino Lubbock, better understand the tax system.

In place of this section, Jaime Garcia, a local accountant and business consultant will write a monthly piece offering business tips, tax news, loan advice, and much more. Latino Lubbock and our readers welcome Jaime and look forward to his contribution.

Latino Lubbock Magazine is excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and graduations with our readers. Other observances are Memorial Day, Nurses Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Women’s Health Week. More info can be found throughout the publication. We are committed to covering events, sharing stories and information, and showcasing the numerous contributions of our Latino community.

As a final reminder, please make sure to get out and early vote through May 5. Election Day is May 9th. This is a Lubbock County Special Election Thank you to those who support our publication. We now have almost 60,000 readers a month thanks to you. We take pride in our community, thus in reporting about all of the great news that the Latino community has. Please support our advertisers and thank them for helping to make this publication possible, and investing in the Latino community through their advertising.

Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to highlighting the numerous contributions of our Latino community. 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.

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist

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n a special called meeting, Lubbock ISD trustees voted unanimously to name Dr. Karen Garza as the lone finalist in the district’s search for a new superintendent. Dr. Garza currently serves as the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Chief Academic Officer. As Chief Academic Officer, she is second in command for the largest school district in Texas and the seventh largest district in the nation. Dr. Garza is responsible for the educational programming and the academic performance of 200,000 students and the overall administration of all 300 schools. Prior to joining Houston ISD, Dr. Garza was deputy superintendent in Corpus Christi ISD. Garza plans to begin her duties with Lubbock ISD on July 1. She succeeds Wayne Havens who announced in December 2008 he would retire after 41 years in education. By law, the district must wait 21 days before executing the contract with the lone finalist.

Board President Gordon Wilkerson said Garza is a good fit for LISD. “We had an outstanding field of candidates from which to choose. Dr. Garza’s

many strengths matched up well with Ybarra said that he also stressed our needs,” Wilkerson said. “LISD the importance of LISD continuing is a good school district filled with to have administrators in place that outstanding educators. connect with Hispanic With Karen’s leadership, students and parents, as we are capable of attainwell as help with issues ing an even higher level such as the drop out rate, of excellence.” teen pregnancy, which Mario Ybarra, District seems to be a concern 1 Trustee said that in visdistrict-wide. itng with Garza, he felt “Being from a major confident that she was city like Houston hopecommitted to students in fully she will be able to general. offer solutions and make “When I heard her adstudents and parents dress needs of the chilaware of those situations dren and doing more for so that we can curb those the students, she seemed numbers.” very genuine. that all He said that already Dr. Karen Garza LISD students have an many requests are pouren equal opportunity to ing in to Garza. He addlearn, thrive, and be successful,” he ed that the board would give her time said adding that was the moment that to get to know the District, and further he was convinced that Garza was fit evaluate the needs. for the position.

“What he would like is for the com“She is going to bring her commit- munity to give her a chance... people ment to all students and her expere- expect change right a way but it will ince of dealing with broad base issues take time and support.” to the table,” he said.

Sharp Growth in Suburban Minority Enrollment Yields Modest Gains in School Diversity

BY RICHARD FRY, PEW HISPANIC CENTER

ater The student population W of America’s suburban public schools has shot up by 3.4 mil-

lion in the past decade and a half, and virtually all of this increase (99%) has been due to the enrollment of new Latino, black and Asian students, according to an analysis of public school data by the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center. Once a largely white enclave, suburban school districts in 2006-07 educated a student population that was 41.4% non-white, up from 28% in 1993-94 and not much different from the 43.7% non-white share of the nation’s overall public school student population. At the same time, suburban school districts have been gaining “market share”; they educated 38% of the nation’s public school students in 2006-07, up from 35% in 1993-94.

Despite the sharp rise in the racial and ethnic diversity of suburban district enrollments overall, there

has been only a modest increase in the racial and ethnic diversity of student populations at the level of the individual suburban school. For example, in 2006-07, the typical white suburban student attended a school whose student body was 75% white; in 1993-94, this same figure had been 83%.

So at a time when the white share of student enrollment in suburban school districts was falling by 13 percentage points (from 72% in 1993-94 to 59% in 2006-07), the exposure of the typical white suburban student to minority students in his or her own school was growing by a little more than half that much-or 8 percentage points.

When it comes to increases in public school student enrollment, the suburbs are where most of the action has been over the past decade and a half. In 1993-94, city school districts educated a majority of the nation’s minority students. That is no longer the case.

The movement out of city schools has nearly exclusively been suburban school districts’ gain.

The movement of minority students into suburban schools has had the overall effect of slightly reducing levels of ethnic and racial segregation throughout the nation’s 93,430 public schools.

Minority students on average are less segregated in suburban school districts compared with city school districts, so the shift toward suburban school districts tends to reduce national segregation levels.

The report also examines the changes since 1993-94 in individual suburban school districts. It lists the suburban school districts that have had the fastest growth in minority enrollment, as well as those with the highest levels of racial/ethnic segregation.

These findings are based on an analysis of the most recent available enrollment figures for the nation’s public schools. The National Center for Education Statistics of the U.S. Department of Education collects this information and also classifies school districts as being suburban, city or town/rural districts.

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Opinion/opinión Community Update SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE & THE GARDEN & ARTS CENTER OF LUBBOCK will partner for an evening of artistic expression while providing breast health education to the community on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 6 - 8pm at the Garden & Arts Center at 4215 University Avenue. Participants will have the option of creating a message of hope that may be donated to the Lubbock Area Affiliate’s survivor bags. The survivor bags will be distributed to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. The event is open to all ages of men and women.

Refreshments and dessert will be provided. The event is free to the community but seating is limited. Please reserve your seat by calling the Garden & Arts Center at 806-767-3724 or Allison Lewis at 806698-1900 ext 7.

SOUTH PLAINS GENEALOGY SOCIETY meeting will be held Saturday, May 18,2009 from 10 a.m. to 12p.m.at Mahon Library Community Room. For more information call Vi Zeeck at (806) 794-6849.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMITMENT TO MARRIAGE IN HISPANIC NEWLYWED COUPLES Hispanic newly married (0-6 months) couples are needed for a research project on the development of commitment to marriage. Couples will be visited in their homes by researchers from Texas Tech University, and each visit will last approximately 90 minutes. During the home visit each spouse will be interviewed by a researcher. Home visits can be scheduled at a convenient time for couples. Participating couples will receive $100. For more information please contact, Jennifer Rojas at newlywedstudy@yahoo.com or by phone at 742-3000 ext. 223.

LITERACY LUBBOCK PLANS VOLUNTEER TUTOR TRAINING Literacy Lubbock plans volunteer tutor training for 6-8 p.m. May 12 at Mahon Library. For more information or to register, call 775-3636 or e-mail LiteracyLubbock@ yahoo.com.

HOST FAMILIES WANTED: Volunteer host families to open their hearts and homes to High School Exchange Students for academic school year programs.Students participating in academic school year programs will be arriving in August and staying for either a semester or full 2009-2010 school year. For more information on becoming a host family, contact your Southern Regional office at: 800-473-0696 or email asseUSAsouth@ asse.com and Visit our website at www. asse.com.

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) 933-4557.

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May 2009

The State of Our Nation

A Word from 19th District of Texas, Congressman Randy Neugebauer ith our struggling economy, W we all share many concerns about the direction our country is

headed. I understand that America’s hard-working families are hurting, losing jobs at record pace and watching investments lose value on an almost daily basis.

While thankfully, West Texas has not been hit as hard as other areas of the country, I understand many are concerned about the present and the future. We have to get our economy back on track and the American people back to work. The stakes are very high, and unfortunately, what we are seeing so far from Washington is not always encouraging.

The federal government cannot continue down the path of unlimited borrowing, spending and running up our nation’s debt. I believe enough is enough and so do many of you in the 19th Congressional District. It is time for the federal government to learn to live with less. As you well know, all of your families must live within your means, and so should the federal government.

Unfortunately, rather than tight- place a new tax on charitable givening the federal government’s ing and ends any realistic opporbelt, President Obama tunity of eliminating and many of my colthe estate tax. leagues have been I voted against this pushing through legplan because I believe islation that only borAmerican workers rows more, spends and businesses are more and taxes more. taxed enough.

In fact, according to I believe we must the non-partisan Conconsider other altergressional Budget Ofnatives. The budget I fice, the President’s supported would take budget will produce this country in a new $9.3 trillion in defidirection without raiscits over the next ten ing taxes or growing years. The national government. This aldebt will double in ternative would have eight years, and by held Washington 2012, the American CONGRESSMAN fiscally responsible people will be paying while empowering RANDY $1 billion per day in the American people Neugebauer interest on that debt. to save responsibly, In order to pay for spend responsibly this record spending, the Presi- and invest responsibly. dent’s budget proposes that we However, legislation alone will increase taxes on millions of not solve our current economic struggling Americans. His budget problems. We also need to change plan, if implemented by Congress, our attitude about buying now and would raise the income tax, tax paying later. We must all take a every American who uses energy, hard look how we use debt and

credit and use it more responsibly.

Many have been led astray by the principle of entitlement and look where it has gotten us. Americans need to refocus and embrace the principle of empowerment. In order to move forward, we must recognize our own accountability.

I do not deny the road ahead will be tough. Economic recovery will take time but Congress must ensure we create solutions that will stimulate the economy and create long-term jobs. The people of West Texas and the Big Country know that we can’t borrow and spend our way back to prosperity.

The path to our economic recovery starts with fiscal responsibility in Washington. Congress must focus on solutions that empower individuals and businesses to succeed in the economy rather than solutions that make them more dependent on the federal government.

CONGRESSMAN RANDY NEUGEBAUER represents the 19th District of Texas, which stretches across 27 counties and includes the cities of Abilene, Big Spring, and Lubbock.

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VOTE NO

OUT OF TOWNERS WELCOME Dear Editor, sister from Lubbock sent me your We know our readers have a lot to I’m writing to you to express how I feel My issue and I read with great interest say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock about liquor sales in our city. Some seem March baseball stories. Can folks not living “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 to think that because we are Mexican we the in Lubbock submit photos, and story topLubbock, TX 79493, or email them all drink. Lie #1! to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net. There is one more Sunday left before ics?

Don’t forget to include your name, the election, and the last chance for our Manuel R. Hernandez address, and contact phone number. church pastors to put on their “Big Boy Mailed letters must be signed. Please Boots” and tell the people of the harm liGREAT JOB YOUTH PAGE note that unsigned letters will not be quor has on our health, and our quality of published. Letters are limited to 100 life. How homes are broken up, jobs lost, Please thank Jordan Aguirre for writing words. Writers are limited to one letter people killed while drinking, domestic such a good piece about teenage drinkper month. Submissions may be ed- violence, and health problems, to name ing. It is important for students to take ited for clarity or space consideration. a few. an interest in their community. Both your Letters are not acknowledged.

My Hispanic friends have been exploited editor, Amaris, and Jordan are do a Opinions expressed in letters do not by beer companies for a long time. It’s youth necessarily represent the views of La- time to end this exploitation and vote great job with the youth page.

Cecelia tino Lubbock. against the sale of liquor in Lubbock. The money we can save by not drinking can COMPLETES THE HISTORY be used to educate our boys and girls and see them through school and college.

BENEFITS MANY Please bring back the obituary section Let’s stop producing drunks in our famiin Latino Lubbock Magazine. I look for- lies and let us show what we can really Latino Lubbock Magazine is a very good ward to all the pages, but somehow this do. Fathers and mothers show your kids publication. While I’m not Hispanic (Ancompletes the history and the stories that what a man you are and what a lady is glo) I too enjoy this paper. You have really are in Latino Lubbock Magazine. I don’t like - VOTE NO. good information that benefits many. normally write letters but I want you to Rufus Martinez know how much of a difference this paAlso, this paper has helped me to better per makes. This paper completes who the understand the Hispanic community. I Hispanic community is and will become. never realized all of the activities and conTHANKS ADVERTISERS Thank you to Latino Lubbock. tributions. Please let me know if we can be of service and keep up the good work.

Dear Editor, Georgia Paul Jones We read Latino Lubbock from cover to WE WERE VERY HAPPY cover. I always love the photos, I even look at the Pico de Gallo page!

APPRECIATION Thank you so much for the picture you put in the newspaper of Frankie Garcia. We I read in your word from the publisher to were very happy. thank and support the advertisers, so I Dear Editor, Mary Lou Garcia wanted you to know that I now urge my you for supporting HLSA on Thursfamily to look for businesses and services Thank evening. We truly appreciate the in Latino Lubbock first. We thank the ad- day GRACIAS vertisers and we thank this paper for the work you do for this community.

Gracias por amar a la comunidad latina. commitment to the Hispanic community.

Keep up the good work!

Que Dios los bendiga.

Alma R. Gonzales Joe Sanchez Leobardo

YO RECUERDO Mi padre y mis abuelos trabajaron como familia migrante en los 30’s. Recuerdo sus historias de cómo viajaban en carromatos en tiempos de nieve y fuertes fríos.

Recuerdo que mi padre decía que lo único que los cobijaba en esos tiempos fríos eran los sacos de algodón que usaban para cobijarse. Sus historias de los tiempos difíciles eran bonitas y las conservo en mi corazón, pero tristes por el tiempo que pasaron y sufrieron. Mis hermanos y yo no pasamos por el sufrimiento que mis abuelos pasaron pero si conocimos el trabajo difícil en el algodón y la limpia.

Doy gracias a Dios por esos tiempos que aunque fueron difíciles nos empujaron a buscar algo mejor para nuestras vidas.

Se que aun en este tiempo tenemos personas que siguen esas huellas y sufren mucho por las injusticias. Yo recuerdo cuando llegamos a Lubbock en el ’63 todavía existía el campo de labor de los migrantes. Todavía llegue a ver la pobreza y las condiciones tristes en que ellos vivían.

Solo que te doy las gracias por todo el trabajo que haz hecho en nuestra comunidad para reconocer la labor difícil de nuestra gente y por luchar por aquellos que todavía necesitan una voz. En los últimos años hemos tenido personas como Bárbara Sommerville, Riche López, Carlos Quirino Sr., Chevo Morales, y tantos otros que trabajaron “detrás de la cortina” y siempre se nos van sin realmente saber el impacto que sus vidas han tenido con nuestra gente y nuestra comunidad. Solo que en este día quiero hacer hincapié y reconocer a todos los que han trabajado incansablemente por una mejor vida para estas personas y por todos los que sufren injusticias. Que El Señor Jesús siempre te lleve a donde El te necesite para ser Sus manos, pies, y su voz.

Sinceramente, Linda DeLaCruz

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Congratulations Graduates!

We Are Proud Of You! Class of 2009

Clase de 2009 - Hoy el díploma, ¡mañana el mundo!

Eddie Alex Ruedo is the son of Eddie & Debbie Ruedo.

He is graduating from Monterey High School. He plans to attend South Plains College. His major is currently undecided.

Victoria Grace Garcia is the daughter of James Garcia & Norma R. Solis. She is graduating from Lubbock High School. She will be attending University of Texas in Arlington majoring in Engineering.

Jordan Aguirre is the son of Tony & Belinda Aguirre.

He is graduating from Coronado High School. He will be attending the University of Texas majoring in Political Science/ Pre Law.

Alyssa Elaine Rodriguez is the daughter of Victor and Lorrie Rodriguez. She is graduating from Idalou High School. She will be attending Texas Tech University majoring in English .

Andrew Lee Santoyo is the son of Lupe Santoyo. He is graduating from Monterrey High School. He will be attending South Plains College majoring in .

Marissa Barrera is the daughter of Alfredo and Georgina Barrera. She is graduating from Idalou High School. She will be attending South Plains College majoring in Business.

Joshua Vasquez is the son of Pete & Ophelia Vasquez. He is graduating from New Deal High School. He will be attending South Plains College majoring in.

Vanessa Hernandez is the daughter of Romero & Viola Hernandez. She is graduating from New Deal High School.

She will be attending South Plains College majoring in.

Justin H. Torrez is the son of Henry & Christina Torrez. He is graduating from Idalou High School. He will be attending Texas State University in San Marcos, TX; majoring in Criminal Justice.

Priscilla Pauda is the daughter of Berardo & Christina Pauda. She is graduating from South Plains College with an Associate Applied Science Degree in Commercial Music, as a Vocal Major. Her plans are to continue her musical education at a university.

Jaymes Acuna is the son of Carlos and Sylvia Acuna. He is graduating from Tech with a degree in Biology and Spanish. He aspires to go to medical school.

Arlyn Contreras is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Contreras of Dallas, Texas. She is graduating from Tech with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.

She plans to go to Dental Hygiene School.

Fabian Segura is the son of Nelida & Fabian Segura. He is graduating from Tech with a degree in Economics. He aspires to own his own businesses within five years.

Rogelio Corral is the son of Mr. and Mrs Corral. He is graduating from Tech with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Minor in Spanish. His future plans are to be in bank auditor for the state of Texas or mid management.

Nathan Fernandez is the son of Selso and Anna Fernandez. He is graduating from Tech with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. He aspires to work in management, and eventually obtain a degree in marketing.

Julia Balderrama is the daughter of Cristino Olivia Balderrama of Lovington, NM. She will be graduating from Tech with a Bachelors degree in Education, where Math/ Science. Her future plans are to teach for LISD, as a math teacher

Zal Sethna is the son of Zarir and Roshan. He is graduating from Texas Tech witha Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. He aspires to work in sales management.

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Alex Rubio is the daughter of Corky and carla Rubio of San Antonio. She is graduating from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations, and a minor in Spanish, Cum Laude. She would like to obtain a career in PR in San Antonio, Texas.

Jonathan Ornelas is the son of Ancelmo and Sonia Ornelas. He is graduating from Texas Tech University with a degree in Electronic Media Communications, with a minor in art. Aspires to work in San Antonio and work in the media field.

Stephanie Lomdi is the daughter of James Lomdi from Houston, Texas. She is graduating from Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. She aspires to attend dental school, as well as obtain a masters degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Elliott J. Hita is the son of Jesus and Elizabeth Hita. He is graduating from Texas Tech with a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering. He is considering going to law school at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX.

Valerie Martinez is the daughter of daughter of Carlos Martinez and Pat and Irma Torres. She is graduating from Texas Tech and will receive her Master of Arts degree in History. She will begin her Doctorate of Philosophy at The University of Texas at Austin Fall 2009.

Sandra Diana Garcia is the daughter of Jaime and Lupe Garcia. She graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management. She will work and plans to seek a Masters Degree in Marketing at Tech.

Saturday, May 2 · Lubbock Christian, Rip Griffin Center, 10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 8, 2009 · TTU - Ag Science, Business Administration, and Mass Communications, United Spirit Arena, 4 p.m. · TTU - Graduate School Ceremony, 7 p.m. United Spirit Arena, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 9 · TTU - Honors College, United Spirit Arena, 10 a.m. · Texas Tech - Architecture, Education, Engineering, Human Sciences, Performing Arts, United Spirit Arena, 1:30 p.m. · TTU - Graduate School, United Spirit Arena, 7p.m. · TTU Law School, United Spirit Arena , 6 p.m.

Friday, May 15 · South Plains College , SPC Texas Dome - Levelland, 10 a.m.

Friday, May 29, 2009 · Coronado, United Spirit Arena, 8:00 pm Saturday, May 30, 2009 · Estacado, United Spirit Arena, 11:00 am · Monterey High, United Spirit Arena, 3:00 pm · Lubbock High, United Spirit Arena, 8:00 pm Sunday, May 31, 2009 · Frenship, United Spirit Arena, 3 p.m.

Friday, June 12 · Wayland Baptist University , Calvary Baptist Church, 5301 82nd,7 p.m.

Thursday, May 7

Kimberly Selinger is the daughter of Keith and Suzy Selinger of Canyon, Texas. She is graduating from Texas Tech School of Law, Juris Doctorate.

Her future plans are to study for the Texas Bar. After that, she will be completing a year long fellowship with the Israel Government in Jerusalem.

Melissa Alexis Moreno is the daughter of John Moreno and Pier Farias from El Paso, TX. She is graduating from Texas Tech School of Law, Juris Doctorate, May 2009. Her future plans are to return to El Paso and practice civil law with ScottHulse law firm.

Luz Martinez-Bernal is married to, and is the daughter of Armando Martinez & Gloria Mendoza of San Antonio. She is graduating from Texas Tech School of Law, Juris Doctorate, May 2009. Her future plans are to practice Immigration Law at Whittenburg, Whittenburg, Stein & Strange, P.C.

Alma R. Gonzalez is the daughter of Mr. Alberto and Mrs. Silvia Gonzalez of Compton, California.

She is graduating from Texas Tech School of Law, Juris Doctorate, May 2009. Her future plans are to practice in the areas of employment and labor law.

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Submit photos along with graduate’s name, parent’s names, high school, post grad college plans and major. College grads include career plans. Please send a selfaddressed stamped envelope along with mailed -in photos. Please email or mail photos to: latinolubbock@suddenlink.net, or Latino Lubbock – Grad Photos.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Robert Narvaiz receives Gold Medal Award from AWC obert Narvaiz R was honored by the Lub-

bock Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications with one of its Gold Medal Awards, at the 25th annual Celebrity Luncheon, held April 22. The honor is for those who have worked over an extended period of time to improve the quality of life for the Lubbock area.

Narvaiz, was honored for his volunteer service as for serving as a Little League coach for 24 years, and a softball coach for 16 years, as well as for assisting with the

North Lubbock Boxing Club.

As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran he is a member of the American GI Forum’s and has helped to grow and sustain the Pancho Clos program. He volunteered with Fiestas del Llano in a variety of capacities, last year as the board chair. Currently he is serving as president of the Parish Council at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and is also on the Lubbock Parks and Recreation board of directors.

In addition to his community service, Robert works full time in the family-owned House of Furniture store, and says that he is slowly reducing his volunteer commitments. Congratulation Robert from Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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only authorized online source for a free credit report. Under federal law, you can get a free report from each of the three national credit reporting companies every 12 months.

You can also call 877322-8228 or complete the Annual Credit Report Request Form at www. ftc.gov/bcp/conline/include/requestformfinal. pdf (PDF 40 KB) and mail it to Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.

2.Pay your bills on time. One of the most important things you can do to improve your credit score is pay your bills by the due date.

You can set up automatic payments from your bank account to help you pay on time, but be sure you have enough money in your account to avoid overdraft fees.

3. Understand how your credit score is determined. Your credit score is usually based on the answers to these questions: Do you pay your bills on time? The answer to this question is very important. If you have paid bills late, have had an account referred to a collection agency, or have ever declared bankruptcy, this history will show up in your credit report.

What is your outstanding debt?

Many scoring models compare the amount of debt you have and your credit limits. If the amount you owe is close to your credit limit, it is likely to have a negative effect on your score. How long is

as timely payments and low balances. Have you applied for new credit recently? If you have applied for too many new accounts recently, that may negatively affect your score. However, if you request a copy of your own credit report, or if creditors are monitoring your account or looking at credit reports to make prescreened credit offers, these inquiries about your credit history are not counted as applications for credit. How many and what types of credit accounts do you have? Many credit-scoring models consider the number and type of credit accounts you have.

A mix of installment loans and credit cards may improve your score. However, too many finance company accounts or credit cards might hurt your score.

4. Learn the legal steps you must take to improve your credit report. The Federal Trade Commission’s “Building a Better Credit Report” has information on correcting errors in your report, tips on dealing with debt and avoiding scams--and more.

5. Beware of credit-repair scams. Sometimes doing it yourself is the best way to repair your credit. The Federal Trade Commission’s “Credit Repair: Self-Help May Be Best” explains how you can improve your creditworthiness and lists legitimate resources for low-cost or no-cost help.

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Personal Development

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MOMMY’S MORNING OUT is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Rawlings Community Center, 213 40th St. Children play games, learn arts and crafts and interact with other children. Kids ages 3 to 8 may attend.

The cost is $5. For more information, call 767-2704 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 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 765-9981 for more information.

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.

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 775-3636, o 742-1998 extensión 463.

IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409.

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

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING WORKSHOP - MAY 5, 6-9 p.m., Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289. Cost: $10. Registration deadline: May 4. Topic: Government contracting, including the process at local, state and federal levels. Sandra, 745-1637.

CAREER SEARCH: More than 75 area employers met with thousands of 1,000 individuals looking for jobs at the biannual South Plains Job Fair held last month. InINTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL dustries represented included health care and warehousing to financial services and CODE TRAINING - MAY 5, 1-5 p.m., law enforcement. The event was sponsored by WorkForce Solutions.

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By Raul Alvarado Amended US Individual Income Tax Return

f you are one of those taxpayers who discovered a W2, 1099 form I or any other document that was not included in your tax return, you may need to file an amended return. The IRS service center may cor-

rect some errors, change your return and notify you of the changes. If you agree with the changes, all you have to do is sign the form where indicated and send it back to the service center.

However, if your filing status, total income, number of exemptions, deductions or credits were reported incorrectly, you do need to amend your return.

Use Form 1040X, Amended US Individual Income Tax Return, to correct a previously filed 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040NR or 1040 NREZ. If you owe additional tax, you may be subject to penalties and interest. Be sure to indicate the year you are amending at the top of Complimentary tickets to the Form 1040X. Expo will be available at the Chamber during regular business RAUL ALVARADO has been the owner of Century Small Business Solutions for six hours (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. years. He earned a degree from Texas Tech University in Business Administration. Call – 5 p.m.) until noon Wednesday, (806) 763-3192 for more information.

May 13. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.

Back to Health: Covenant Health System will again conduct health screenings in the Pedestrian Mall area. Come take advantage of several wellness testing opportunities such as blood pressure, body composition and bone density screenings. Health information will be provided by the Covenant Heart Institute and other entities.

United Blood Services will again have their blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pedestrian Mall.

Back to Prayer: The Community Career Change?

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STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS WORKSHOPS - MAY 12, 6-9 p.m., Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289. Cost: $20 per workshop; $60 for fourpart series. Other dates: May 14, 19 and 21. Topic: Evaluate your business idea, including marketing research, the business plan, financial projections and more.

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SBA FINANCING AND INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP - MAY 27, 6-8 p.m., Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289. Free.

Seating limited. Topic: SBA loans, what to know about applying and what bankers are looking for. Sandra, 745-1637.

CREDIT REPAIR WORKSHOP MAY 28, 6-9 p.m., Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289. Free. Reservation deadline: May 27.

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HOME-BASED BUSINESS WORKSHOP - JUNE 9, 6-9 p.m., Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289. Cost: $20.

Reservations required. Topic: Program will explore the feasibility of starting your own business, including developing a business plan, how to get started, financial commitments and more. Sandra, 745-1637.

Chamber presents 2009 Business Expo

ack to Business is the theme B of the 2009 Lubbock Business Expo, proudly presented by

the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Covenant Health System on Thursday, May 14, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

The day starts with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and the show ends with the close of most exhibits at 5 p.m., followed by a Business After Hours sponsored by Visit Lubbock.

In 2008, more than 7,000 people attended the Expo, the Chamber’s crown jewel event for business-tobusiness and business-to-general public networking. This year, almost 200 companies will exhibit.

Exhibitors and attendees alike enjoy the enthusiastic, businessfriendly atmosphere of the Expo and say they have done weeks’ and months’ worth of business in that single day.

“This is one of the best opportunities you could have to do lots of business,” said Danny Soliz, 2009 Expo chairman. “You will not want to miss this event!”

LUBBOCK AREA FOUNDATION WORKSHOP SERIES - JUNE 23 & 25, 6-9:30 p.m., Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289. Free. Registration required. Topic: Business plans, financial projections, marketing and on-going management issues.

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STATE CONTRACTING WORKSHOP - JUNE 30, 6-9 p.m., Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289. Cost: $10. Registration required. Topic: State purchasing methods, including vendor registration, small business programs, bid opportunities and more. Sandra, 745-1637.

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Wellness/ bienestar

Reflections on Día de las Madres

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

hile we may refer to our W mothers differently, one thing that is the same among His-

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he 10th annual National Women’s Health Week will kick off on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2009 and will be celebrated until May 16, 2009. National Women’s CheckUp Day will be Monday, May 11, 2009.

National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH).

National Women’s Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. With the theme “It’s Your Time,” the nationwide initiative encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. During National Women’s Health Week, communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups work together to educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases.

Important steps include: Getting at least 2 ½ hours of mod-

erate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week Eating a nutritious diet.

Visiting a health care professional for regular checkups and preventive screenings.

Avoiding risky behaviors, like smoking and not wearing a seatbelt.

Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.

In Lubbock, the Community Health Center (CHCL) is celebrating National Women’s Health Week by providing FREE pap smears, breast exams, mammogram referrals (if needed) and pregnancy tests on Monday, May 14th from 1:304pm, and Friday, May 15th from 12:30-4pm, at 1318 Broadway, 2nd floor Women’s Clinic.

Appointments are limited, so interested women are asked to please call Estela at 765-2611 ext. 1018 for an appointment.

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Heart & Vascular Institute

panic families is our high regard for our mothers.

The majority of Hispanic households are married-couple families (67%). Of those families, 44% have children under the age of 18. As of July 1, 2005, 22% of the Hispanic population was under the age of five, and Hispanics had a higher concentration of preschoolers among their population than any other race or ethnic group.

It is because of this growth and for the sanctity of sustaining a family that we thank Latinas and why Día de las Madres should be celebrated wholeheartedly and enthusiastically.

On this day we celebrate our mothers by giving them beautiful flowers, little recuerdos, or remembrances of our appreciation, and coordinating a special day with the familia.

As a Latina, one of the most

charming customs that I treasure of all is the singing of Las Mañanitas. While it is puzzling that mothers take delight in being roused from sleep at such an ungodly hour. I have since come to appreciate the beauty and romanticism of the traditional serenade known as “el gallo” (the rooster) or “Las mañanitas” (little mornings).

For generations of Latinos, especially Mexcianos, this is part of the emotional landscape in a cultura distinguished by its warm, demonstrative people.

With vicarious pleasures of the sidewalk concert I recall the mariachis waking neighbors as they came to sing and perform sidewalk concerts. Soon all the mothers would come out. Even more touching to me was when my own mother coordinated friends and family to go sing to her mother.

Cut short, soon many mothers retreat to the bed, to snuggle under the covers while the family prepares for her big day.

Some madres are given breakfast in bed, or have husbands that prepare a feast of barbacoa, and some

mothers even on this special day still take pride in preparing a traditional almuerzo before church.

In my family, many mothers are given corsages to wear to church.

I’m always confused about which color signifies whether you are a mother, or grandmother.

At church, roses circle the Virgen de Guadalupe. And as the mass ends, the Mañanitas are sung to all the madrecitas and abuelitas.

Sometimes as they depart home, a flower is presented to them.

As a mother, I take pride in the small homemade gifts made by my daughter. Even now, I treasure everything that she has given me and treasure these gifts because I know that they came from her heart.

So, as we celebrate the day of our mother’s remind them of how special they are by telling them you love them, and covering them with kisses and hugs. It is theses simplest acts of love that to seem to me are most significant.

Happy Mother’s Day... Feliz Dia de las Madres.

KEEP OFF THE GREASE

Know the difference between Good Fats and Bad Fats

he fact is: we all need fats. Fats T helps nutrient absorption, nerve transmission,

in animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs and seafood.

Some plant foods are also high in saturated fats such as coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil.

Trans fats are invented as scientists began to “hydrogenate” liquid oils so that they can withstand better in food production process and provide a better shelf life. As a result of hydrogenation, trans fatty acids are formed. Trans fatty acids are found in many commercially packaged foods, commercially fried food such as French Fries from some fast food chains, other packaged snacks such as microwave popcorn as well as in

vegetable shortening and hard stick margarine.

What can we do? Avoid using cooking oils that are high in saturated fats and/or trans fats such as coconut oil, palm oil or vegetable shortening. Instead, use oils that are low in saturated fats and high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as canola oil, olive oil and flax seed oil.

Minimize using commercially packaged foods which are high in trans fats. Always read labels to look for trans-fat free alternatives. As saturated fats are found in animals products, use lower-fat version dairy such as 1% or skim milk instead of whole milk. Trim visible fats and skins from meat products.

maintaining cell membrane integrity etc. However, when consumed in excess amount, fats contribute to weight gain, heart disease and certain types of cancer.

Fats are not created equal.

Some fats promote our health positively while others increase our risks of heart disease. The key is to replace bad fats with good fats in our diet.

The Good Fats Monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol).

Nuts including peanuts, walnuts, almonds and pistachios, avocado, canola and olive oil are high in MUFAs. MUFAs have also NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL been found to help in weight loss, particularly body fat.

Beginning August 1, 2009 Polyunsaturated fats also lower total cholesterol and Hepatitis A vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have 2 doses of Hepatitis LDL cholesterol. Seafood A vaccine. like salmon and fish oil, as well as corn, soy, safflower Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to and sunflower oils are high in have 2 doses of MMR vaccine. polyunsaturated fats. Omega Vaccine (Chickenpox): All students entering kindergarten and 7th grade will be required to 3 fatty acids belong to this Varicella have 2 doses of MMR vaccine if they have not had the disease. If they have had the disease a written group.

The Bad Fats Saturated fats statement is required with month and date and should be provided to the school. raise total blood cholesterol Tetanus, Diphtheria, and acellular pertussis-containing vaccine (Tdap): All students entering 7th as well as LDL cholesterol grade will be required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine if it has been five years since their last dose (the bad cholesterol). Satu- of tetanus-containing vaccine. Students in grades 8-12 are required to have a booster dose of Tdap if rated fats are mainly found it has been ten years since their last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.

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Health/Salud Noticias de salud/ Health News PRENATAL CLASSES & BABY ITEMS Earn points to receive “free” baby items by participating in the CHCL Prenatal Educational Classes. The class will be held every Thursday May 7, 2009 - May 28, 2009. The sessions will be offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the SMK Conference room 2nd floor 1318 Broadway. Light Refreshments will be served.

Childcare is not provided. Please RSVP by calling (806) 765-2611 ext. 1018.

BONE MARROW DRIVE IN HONOR OF LINA RAMOS BOISE (RIP: 2/9/2009) will be held at Saint Joseph Church, 102 North Avenue P, Lubbock, on Saturday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Contact number for more information regarding the drive or becoming a donor: (915)532-1262

Mental Health Awareness

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It’s not all in your head

healthy mind is just as important as physical health to overall well-being. But mental health check-ups are uncommon and disorders often go undiagnosed, especially in the Hispanic community.

Latinos are at a disproportionately high risk for depression and other conditions associated with mental illness, and are much less likely to seek treatment or receive quality care, according to a report by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the California State University, Long Beach Center for Latino Community Health, Evaluation, and Leadership Training. According to the same study, one in five Hispanics living in the United States will suffer from ma-

NOTICE: Covenant Children’s Hospital And Children’s Emergency Department (Ed) In Lubbock Has Moved. The existing children’s hospital and emergency department, located at 21st St. and Louisville Ave., has closed. All pediatric patients will be treated at the new children’s hospital and ED located at the new Covenant ara el bienestar general, una Women’s and Children’s, 4000 24th. The mente saludable es de igual children’s emergency entrance is near the corner of 22nd Place and Oxford Ave. For importancia que la salud física. Sin an electronic map and more information, embargo, los exámenes mentales son poco comunes y, con frecuenvisit www.covenanthealth.org

jor depression in their lifetimes, and over 90 percent of them won’t contact a mental health specialist.

Stigma and stereotypes associated with mental illness keep many people from seeking treatment that could improve their quality of life and help them manage the illness effectively. There are many options when it comes to improving mental health, from laughter therapy to exercise to medication. Feeling sad, withdrawn, or depressed is not a normal part of the aging process. If you or someone you know can’t seem to shake their feelings of sadness, fear, or anxiety, visit the links below for resources, referrals, and support.

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Nearly 3 million Hispanics have been diagnosed with arthritis, and millions more with chronic joint pain remain undiagnosed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. May is National Arthritis Month, and with new resources in Spanish, information is available to a wider audience.

The Arthritis Foundation offers Spanish-language brochures, indos sufrirán depresión seria en sus formation sheets, a website with a vidas y más del 90 por ciento de message board, a toll-free help line ellos no acudirá a un especialista (800-568-4045), and an e-mail aden salud mental. Los estigmas y estereotipos asociados con las enfermedades mentales impiden que mucha gente busque tratamiento, ayo es el Mes nacional de que podría mejorar su calidad de la artritis, y aprender acerca vida y ayudarlos a controlar la enfermedad de manera eficaz. Hay de la enfermedad —que afecta a muchas opciones cuando se trata casi 3 millones de hispanos adulde mejorar la salud mental, tales tos en Estados Unidos— es más como terapia de la risa, ejercicios fácil gracias a nuevas fuentes de y medicamentos. Sentirse triste, información en español. distanciado, o deprimido, no es Sin embargo, de acuerdo con los algo normal dentro del proceso Centros para el Control y la Prede envejecimiento. Si usted, o vención de Enfermedades, milalguien que usted conoce, parece no librarse de la tristeza, temor, o lones de latinos siguen sin ser diansiedad, visite los enlaces de más agnosticados. abajo para obtener recursos, reco- La Arthritis Foundation ofrece mendaciones y apoyo. folletos y hojas informativas en español, un sitio en internet, una línea de ayuda gratis (800-5684045) y una dirección electrónica

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cia, los desordenes mentales no se diagnostican, en especial en la comunidad hispana. Los hispanos tienen un riesgo desproporcionadamente alto de sufrir depresión y otras condiciones asociadas con enfermedades mentales y son menos propensos a buscar tratamiento, o a recibir atención de calidad, según un informe del Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR, por sus siglas en inglés) y de California State University, Long Beach DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Center for Latino Community meets every last Tuesday of the month at Health, Evaluation, and LeaderOur Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church ship Training. Según este mismo estudio, uno de cada cinco hislocated at 1120 52nd from 6-7pm. panos que viven en Estados UniDIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASSES CHCL Diabetes SelfManagement Classes will be held every Tuesday evening beginning May , 2009, from 6-8 p.m., at the Arnett-Benson Medical & Dental Clinic located at 3301 Clovis Rd. 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.

LUBBOCK GREAT STRIDES WALK FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS May 16, To be held on the Lubbock Christian University campus, 5601 West 19th Street. 8:30 a.m. registration.

ARTHRITIS WALK - May 16, Everyone is invited to participate in a 1 mile and 5K walk. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk is at 9 a.m. For more information contact Stephanie Wehmeier at 773-6427.

Texas Tech Rec Center; 9 a.m.

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, and teen parents learn about themselves and babies while participating in games and crafts. Participants can earn points to buy baby and maternity items. For more information, call Renee Morales at 5355486 or e-mail teenparentsoflubbock@ hotmail.com

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Lubbock Group, 4234 B Boston Ave. 24-hour hotline 7667302.

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.

Email your news to latinolubbock@suddenlink.

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para responder preguntas personales (ayuda@arthritis.org).

Más información en español está disponible visitando el sitio de los National Institutes of Health.

Para evitar la artritis o para aprender a controlar el dolor, la Arthritis Foundation (Fundación de la Artritis) recomienda lo siguiente: • Busque el diagnóstico y el tratamiento a tiempo. • Mantenga un peso adecuado. • Tome la cantidad adecuada de calcio para la fortaleza de sus huesos. • Haga ejercicio para mantener un buen estado físico y la flexibilidad.

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• Maintain an appropriate weight.

• Take adequate calcium for strong bones. • Exercise to maintain fitness and flexibility.

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Education/ Educación

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Joe Carrillo Sr. Scholarship seeking incoming freshmen

n recognition of his lifelong commitment to serving others, a scholarship named in honor of Joe Carrillo Sr., is now available for students who will be incoming college freshman.

The Joe Carrillo Sr. Scholarship will provide two (2) incoming college freshman students with a one-time $1,500.00 scholarship to be distributed evenly during the 2009 fall semester and the 2010 spring semester (pending completion of a minimum of 12 hours FUTURE ABOGADOS: The Hispanic Law Student Association (HLSA) held their during the previous semester).

Even though Joe Carrillo never annual banquet, and hosted former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. had the opportunity to complete his high school education, he instilled in all his children and grandchildren the importance of an education and community service. Following his death in 2006, the Knights of Columbus, Council 8097, in cooperation with

the Carrillo family created this scholarship as a way of encouraging children to follow their dreams by attending a college and/ or university.

To be eligible, students must completed a scholarship application, which includes a list of community service and extra-curricular activities participated in during high school. As well as write an essay, and submit two letters of recommendation. Recipients will be selected by an impartial selection committee consisting of members of the Knights of Columbus.

To pick up an application contact David Carrillo at 806-928-9593.

The deadline submit applications is May 31, 2009.

Rosa Llanas to be inducted into Educator’s Hall of Fame

ince 1976, Rosa Llanas has S been teaching and influencing students at Lubbock High

School to strive for their best. She has been a Career and technology educator and has served as the Future Business Leaders of America YOUNG HOMBRE LEADERS: Sigma Lambda Beta members pride themselves advisor, and teaches computer inin their community involvement and member grade point averages. formation systems and keyboarding.

For that and her sincere commitment to youth and education, she will be inducted into the 6th Annual Educators Hall of Fame, sponsored by the African American Chamber of Commerce Lubbock.

Llanas has made countless contributions to education primarily by her unwavering effort to instill

leadership, and provide on-hands experience to her students. She helped students top open their own store and get the ful expereince of running a business, hold internships, and, hold a voter registration campaign and voter registration drives.

She is married to Jullio Llanas who was inducted into the Educator’s Hall of Fame in 2006, and last year retired as managing director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at Texas Tech.

Bobby Hiracheta Honored n celebration I of the Week of the Young Child,

HSS A LASTING TRADITION: The Hispanic Student Society held its 45th Annual Awards & Scholarship banquet. Despite having different names, the organization has held strong since 1964.

held last month April 19-25, the Early Learning Centers of Lubbock honored teachers, volunteers and advocates for young children in the Lubbock community during the Champions for Children Banquet.

Among those honored was

Bobby Hiracheta, who received the Childcare Teacher of Young Children Award. He began working at Covenant Child Development Center 17 years ago and has become aware of the impact that can be made on young children through education.

Other honorees included Claire Dulaney, Kathy Pearson, and the Monterey Plainsmen football team.

Congratulations to all the honorees on behalf of Latino Lubbock.

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Located at 4001 34th St. SHPE: The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers held its annual banquet recognizing members and the achievement of the organization. Photo by Frank Garcia

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Education & Scholarship Update WEST TEXAS PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP endowment with the Lubbock Area Foundation, Inc., is offering a $250 scholarship for the 2009-2010 school years to a student who meets the qualifications and who is interested in pursuing an education through a paralegal program approved by the National Association of Legal Assistants. Applications are due no later than July 1 and can be obtained by contacting the Lubbock Area Foundation, Inc. at (806) 762-8061, or they may contact Jan Bufkin (chair of the committee) at (806) 796-7300 Ext. 368.

UNION RESEARCH SUMMERSCHOOL, June 7-12, 2009 The AFLCIO and Cornell University are sponsoring a Strategic Corporate Research Summer School on June 7-12, 2009 in Ithaca, New York. The course (credit or non-credit) is designed for undergrad and grad students who are interested in working as union researchers and campaigners. Credit scholarships are available if you apply early. Application Deadline: May 01, 2009.

Register at: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/ courses/on/special/scr.php COLLEGE ASSISTANCE MIGRANT PROGRAM ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP during your college freshman year. You must be a U.S. citizen, be obtaining your GED or high school diploma, and be seeking a fouryear academic degree to be eligible. You and/or your family must been migrant or seasonal farm workers doing agricultural activities. Application online at: www.migrantstudents.org/campcolleges.html .

Deadline June 1, 2009.

HISTORY CHANNEL: SAVE OUR HISTORY GRANT inspires youth to become the preservationists in their communities. Museums, historic sites, historical societies, preservation organizations, libraries, and archives are invited to partner with a local school or youth group and apply for funding to help preserve the history of their communities. Maximum award: $10,000. Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2009. Apply online at: http:// www.history.com/minisite.do?content_ type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_ id=51650&display_order=3&mini_ id=51103 “DÁNDOLE ALAS A TU ÉXITO/ GIVING FLIGHT TO YOUR SUCCESS” FREE AIRLINE TICKETS for Hispanic Students Southwest Airlines, in conjunction with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), announced the opening of “Dándole Alas a Tu Éxito/Giving Flight to Your Success,” its annual education travel award program. Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2009.

Apply online at: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/ Lanzate_EN.asp DO SOMETHING PLUM YOUTH GRANTS are available to young people who submit creative proposals to further the growth and success of their existing community action project. Maximum Award: $500. Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2009. Online: www.dosomething.org/ plum_youth_grant_application 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 to make an appointment or come by 2161 50th Street.

LEARN EOC is a federally funded TRIO program, so all services are FREE!!

“Focus on Your Future”

Latino Lubbock Magazine Is A Proud Advocate of Higher Education

Youth/ Juventud Youth Opportunities ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE The Institute for Development for Advanced Learners (IDEAL) at Tech has a number of academic enrichment opportunities for grades for 9 through 11 during the summer. They are: Science: It’s A Girl Thing, Shake Hands With Your Future, and brand new this summer Run On the Wind. For more information visit www.ideal.mail@ ttu.edu or ideal.ode.ttu.edu. Registrations are accepted on a first come first basis and enrollment is limited.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MADNESS May 8, Enjoy a night of fun and entertainment with your friends! Teens ages 11-14 will have their choice of Wii video games, tournaments, pool, air hockey, and much more for just $1/teen! Snacks will be available for purchase during the event.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Call 767-3706 for more information. Hodges Community Center, 4011 University.

UPWARD BOUND END OF THE YEAR FIELD DAY will be held Saturday May 9, 2009, from 10 am to 2 pm, at McAllister Parl (Legacy Play Village) located at Brownfield Hwy & Milwaukeek Ave. Students are encouraged to dress comfortably. For more info call 742-3616.

SUMMER KICKOFF CARNIVAL - May 16, Help start the Summer off with a bang. Come out and participate in free games, contests, door prizes and more for the whole family! Call 767-3706 for more information. Hodges Community Center, 4011 University; 10 a.m.- noon.

“ Yo u r o p i n i o n m a t t e r s ” A Teen’s plan after Graduation ell, here we W are. Soon we will be graduating

and going our separate ways. However, I want each of you to just remember one thing. This is not the end. Did Brett Favre stop playing football JORDAN once he won the suAGUIRRE per bowl? Did Michael Jordan stop playing basketball after he won his first championship?

Did Bill Gates quit after he made his first billion dollars? The answer is no. These men have been regarded as legendary because they never stopped doing great things. And we must do the same. Although we are going to graduate from high school, it shouldn’t be the only achievement we look back upon. It should be one of many. After this experience, we should be prepared to face the many challenges that the world will throw at us. No matter where we go from here, we must do our best, and only our best, to rise above the challeng-

es that are put in front of us. For too long has the Hispanic youth been silent. We are a new generation and we will let our actions speak for us. No matter what we do, we must do it better than anyone else, because that’s who we are. We were not born into mediocrity. We are Hispanic, a rich and prosperous culture that has triumphed and conquered in all areas of life. We must keep this tradition going. We have nothing to prove, but we must have enough respect for ourselves to see ourselves succeed. When people look upon us, they will say that we changed the world. But for this we must work hard. We must work harder than anybody has ever worked. And we are more than capable of doing this. Please, prove me right and show the world that we are greater than they could have ever imagined.

JORDAN AGUIRRE, 17, is a senior at Coronado High. He would like to attend the University of Texas and major in law. He aspires to be Governor of Texas.

Youth Job Program seeking applicants

ummer Youth Job Program S will be expanded to help over 500 people, ages 14-24, to find

employment in the Lubbock area.

The program runs from May 1 to September 30. Besides benefiting young job seekers, employers will benefit by not having to pay YOUTH WRITERS WANTED email the participants themselves, their

salaries being supplied through RUNNING FOR THE KIDS: Participants from around Lubbock competed in WorkForce Solutions. If you are the 2009 CASA Speak Up for Kids Run. Javier Jimenez, Jessie Gutierrez, and Tamory an interested youth or employer, Terry hold up their medals. please contact WorkForce Solution South Plains Youth Program, 777-3815 for more information.

Their office: 1218 14th Street, (corner of 14th & Avenue L), Lubbock.

latinolubbock@suddenlink.net c/o Amaris Garcia. Please include a writing sample, and explain why you would like to be a youth correspondent for Latino Lubbock Magazine.

JR golf tournament seeking young golfers

NUESTRA HERENCIA Non-profit “Folklorico” school. Their mission is to teach, promote and preserve all aspects of the diverse culture, traditions, and customs of the Mexican heritage through music, theatre and dance. Classes are $10 per family, per month, every Tuesday at the Lubbock Regional Arts Center, 511 Ave. K; 765-5827.

third annual Jr. Golf Tournament benefiting the Lubbock Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday, June 16th at Stone Gate Golf Course located at 111th Street & Indiana. Tee times will begin at 8:00 AM. The age divisions are as follows: 9 & Under, 10-12, 1314 and 15-17. The tournament is

BALLET FOLKLORICO FIESTA DEL SOL is excepting new members from ages 5 to 12 male and female and also ages 12 to 15 males. For more information on joining us in learning the traditional dances of Mexico call (806) 543-8016 or email at mariposa501jo@ yahoo.com.

Register to Vote Students turning 18 are encouraged to become active voters. Register online or visit the Lubbock County Elections Office.

Email your youth news, achievements, quinceaneras, and other info to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net

IN UPWARD MODE: Upward Bound Students volunteered at Rogers Park with the City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt. Way to go jovenes!

afelite Auto S Glass is sponsoring its

open to boys and girls and they will compete in the same age divisions. Trophies will be awarded 1st through 3rd places in each age division with prizes given for the Closest to the Pin and the Longest Drive. Entry fee is $25.00 and registration deadline is June 15th.

All golfers will receive lunch and there will also be a putting contest. You can register at the John Wilson Boys & Girls Club located at 3221 59th Street or mail registration form to P.O. Box 94163, Lubbock, Tx. 79493. For more information please call the Administrative office at 792-2880.

“¡Sí Se Puede!”

It can be d ne!

YOUNG LEADERS: Jacque Marroquin, Stephanie Viduarre, Jordan Saez, Amaris Garcia, and Laura Nichols have completed the New Century Leadership program sponsored by the Lubbock Chamber. Congratulations to them.

POETA Y GANADORA: Tania Sandoval es la ganadora del escritura patrocinada por Sigma Delta Pi. Ella ganó el “Sigma Delta Pi Annual Poetry Competition” y le entregamos el Premio Rubén Darío (Rubén Darío Award). Tania es estudiante de Atkins Middle School.

ACTIONS AND LEGACIES REGIONAL HISTORY WINNER: Lexi Gomez has advanced to Texas History Day competion In Austin, which will take place May 8 & 9. She chose civil rights activist, Dolores Huerta as her subject because of her actions and work on behalf of the migrant farmworkers.

Mark Your Calendar

2009 Important School Holidays May 25 Memorial Day May 28 Last Day of School

May 2009

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Remembering our roots The Migrant Labor Camps of Lubbock

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

n April 23, 2009, the LubO bock community dedicated a State Historical Marker ac-

knowledging the contributions of migrant workers to the Lubbock community.

Two factors, railroad and cotton, began the influx of Mexican Americans to Lubbock. Migrants were seen as labor, not as people… they were anonymous and we needed to show their living existence in Lubbock’s past.

While on the migration circuit in Lubbock County, Mexican Americans lived in large labor camps located throughout the country.

There was a camp on almost every major highway into Lubbock.

The marker will be located in Aztlan Park, which sits on top of a former migrant labor camp that in 1948 was one of the largest camps adjacent to the barrio. It had been used when the city council accepted the proposal of citizens led by Preston Smith to construct a building of corrugated iron on that site to serve as a recruiting center.

The Historical State Marker This state marker will be the first to recognize Mexican American migrant workers in Lubbock County.

Aztlan Park now sits on top of the former migrant labor camp. Furthermore, this marker will acknowledge the history and vital contributions made by Mexican Americans to the city of Lubbock. More importantly, it will honor Mexican American migrants who experienced inhumane hardships, in some cases death, and ultimately formed resiliency and strength because of it.

As such, this State Marker is dedicated in honor of all migrant and farm workers, as well as Braceros.

Additionally, a special dedication to those children who died during the “week of death” in Lubbock.

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be handled by a power higher than ours.

Latinos should be admired for believing in the sanctity of the heritage of language and culture and how we treasure these gifts, and for our continuous contributions to society. Above all, we must be viewed not as the problem but as part of the solution. And as the best days of this community are to come, and as Hispanics ascend, I commit there will be a direct link between these realities.

This Marker is dedicated to all of the migrant and farm workers, as well as the Braceros who helped to build this city of Lubbock.

The Text Of the Official Texas Historical Commission Historical Marker, 2008

Early Hispanic residents of frontier Lubbock County included ranch hands in the 1880s.

Railroad lines brought many workers to the South Plains, the majority recruited from El Paso.

Rail companies built row houses Author of the Narrative near construction sites, and Lubbock’s rail labor camps because Christy Martinez-Garcia ethnic enclaves for Hispanic Our past makes us who we are workers. One of the early settletoday. We have such a rich and ments southwest of town was beautiful history. We must pre- called Shipley’s Railroad Camp. serve it and share it with future Cotton raising, which began as a side crop on area ranches, also generations.

We’ve seen a lot of change in attracted temporary labor as proour lives. Let us take control of duction increased. One field labor change and define our future by camp developed near the Slaton Roundhouse. how we impleCotton pickment it. ers from south And, without Texas and a doubt, we’ve Mexico arexperience rived in a sealife at every sonal migralevel – low tion, although and high. And some found we must never ye a r- r o u n d allow others ranch work. to dictate our While on the destinies, and migration especially not circuit, Hisour history. panic citizens Today, this lived in large Historical labor camps Marker acthroughout k nowledges the county the history and and along Familias vital contribuMigrants came with their small children. every major tions made highway into

by Mexican Lubbock.

Americans, migrants, and Braceros to the city of Lubbock. More importantly, it demonstrates that In the city, a Barrio called “MexHispanics are not only about ican Town” or the “Chihuahua demanding our rights, but also District” developed in the locale. about fully preparing to shoulder Standard homes were tents or responsibility. We want to build simple structures, and the neigha nation where people are judged borhood was poverty-ridden and by their actions and not by their overcrowded. The Great Depresaccents. If we see wrong we han- sion worsened living conditions dle it, and if we do wrong we will for most residents but especially

The Contributions of Migrants and Brac eros to Lubbock

El Algadon They picked cotton, despite the cold.

for the working poor. Mexican migrants and Hispanic citizens also faced segregated facilities including schools, theaters and restaurants. In 1948 the city council paid for a corrugated metal building at the largest camp as a labor recruiting site. In May 1971, a tornado destroyed much of the neighborhood, and of the twenty-six people killed nearly half were Barrio residents. By 2000, Hispanics made up about one-third of the city population and one-half of the public school enrollment.

Lubbock also boasted dozens of Hispanic organizations advocating for business, civil rights, leadership, families, the arts, youth and education. Aztlan Park is the site of the Former Migrant Labor Camp.

Los residentes hispanos tempranos del fronterizo condado de Lubbock incluyo manos de rancho en los años 1880. Los ferrocarriles trajeron muchos trabajadores a los llanos del sur, la mayoría reclutaban de El Paso.

Compañías de rieles construían casas en hileras cerca de los locales de construcción, y los campos laborales de rieles se hicieron enclaves étnicas para los trabajadores hispanos. Uno de los primeros asentamientos en el suroeste del pueblo se llamaba Shipley’s Railroad Camp. La cultivación de algodón que empezó como una cosecha aparte en los ranchos del área, también atrajo labor temporáneo mientras que aumentaba la producción. Un campo de trabajo se desarrollo cerca de la estación de reparación de trenes de Slaton. Los cosechadores de

Trabajadoras Migrants labored in the fields.

algodón del sur de Texas y México llegaron en una migración En Español as translated by temporal, aunque algunos enconJose Lopez, Campos Laborales traron trabajos rancheros para de Migrantes del Condado de todo el año. Mientras estaban en Lubbock. el recorrido de migración ciudadanos hispanos vivían en grandes May 2009

campos laborales a través del condado y a través de cada carretera grande hacia Lubbock.

En la ciudad, un /barrio/ llamado “Mexican Town” o el “Chihuahua District” se desarrollo en este sitio. Los hogares estándar eran carpas o estructuras simples y la vecindad estaba llena de pobreza y superpoblada. La gran depresión empeoro las condiciones de vivir para la mayoría de los residentes pero especialmente para los trabajadores pobres. Migrantes Mexicanos y ciudadanos hispanos enfrentaban facilidades segregadas incluyendo escuelas, teatros, y restaurantes. En 1948 el concilio de la ciudad pago por un edifico de metal corrugado en el campo más grande como un sitio de reclutar labor. En mayo de 1970 un tornado destruyo la mayoría de la vecindad, y de las 26 personas que murieron casi la mitad eran residentes del /barrio/. Para el año 2000 un tercio de la población de la cuidad y la mitad de la matriculación de escuelas consistía de hispanos.

Lubbock también presumía decenas de organizaciones hispanas respaldando los negocios, los derechos civiles, el liderazgo, las familias, las artes, la juventud y la educación. El Parque Aztlán es el sitio del campo laboral migrante del pasado.

Cesar Chavez : “Every time we sit at a table at night or in the morning to enjoy the fruits and grain and vegetables from our good earth, remember that they come from work of men and women

for they have given us life.

Bring forth song and dance and celebration so the Spirit will be alive among us.

Let the Spirit flourish and grow, so that we will never tire of the

The Railroad Many came to help build the railroad, build their lives.

and children who have been ex- Struggle.

Bless us all this day with peace, ploited for generations” Almighty God, even in this day health and joy. Amen. and age, injustice remains an invisible ingredient in much of the

Blessing of the Historical Marker by Monsignor Curtis Halfmann We hear the cries of the hungry children, The moans of exhausted mothers giving birth to new life; The desperate songs of fathers searching for a way to feed them, to keep them warm.

The faith-filled prayers of the hopeless; the mournful wails of those who embraced their dying and their dead.

We pause and listen to their voices and in silence we unite our souls to theirs.

Today as we mark this placethe place of some many unnamed, we rejoice and give you thanks, for our faith assures us that you have their names written for all ages in the palm of your hand. May the breath of creation that surrounds us – in trees, and grass, and earth, birds and sunjoin us in prayer.

May this day remind us of what we already know: that nothing dies; rather life is transformed into new life- life of so many children of the homeless, the migrants, who once walked these grounds.

Holy is this place that embraced the sick and the suffering, the living and the dying, the laughing and the crying, the singing and the silence.

For those who come to harvest our fields- we recall the words of

Negocios They established businesses in the barrio.

food that we eat, in the clothes we wear. Shake us awake, O Godopen our eyes to see our power and obligation to put things right.

Justice demands it. Love demands it.

As we bless these grounds, open my eyes to the suffering poor and rich- free me to reach out to others, for you are present in every person.

Help me to take responsibility for my own life- so that I can be free at last. Grant me courage to serve others- for in service there is true life- Let us remember those who have died for justice,

Photos courtesy of Latino Lubbock Magazine, Frances Castro, George & Josie Sulaica, Anita Harrision, Frank Garcia, and the Martinez Family.

A special thanks to The many families and friends in the barrios of Lubbock for their historical contribution.

God bless those committed to peace, understanding, history, and community.

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PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

Home/Casa

Energy Assistance Program still available

he City of Lubbock has reT ceived funding from the Texas Department of Housing and Com-

munity Affairs for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program.

This grant is designed to assist low-income persons with utility assistance and repair or replacement of energy systems. Priority is given to the elderly, disabled, or households with children under the age of 6, and households with the highest energy consumption, and UNVEILING THE FUTURE: Children from the Early Leaning Centers of Lub- lowest incomes. This assistance is bock, assisted in unveiling the Historical State Marker in Aztlan Park, which recognizes available for Lubbock County resithe Migrant Labor Camps of Lubbock, Texas. dents only.

If you or a family member is in need of assistance with repairing or replacing your air conditioner, heater, water heater or refrigerator, and would like to see if you qualify,

please contact Carmen Martinez, with Community Development at 775-3081.

If you are in need of assistance with your propane, gas or electric bill and you are elderly over the age of 60 please contact Neighborhood House at 741-0459 or if you are disabled under the age of 60 please contact LIFE/RUN Centers at 795-5433.

Low-income households not considered elderly or disabled may be eligible for the Energy Crisis Program, to see if you qualify call Neighborhood House at 741-0459.

This is not an entitlement program, funding is limited and applicant must meet requirements, other criteria also applies. Applicant must call for appointment.

Familia/Family Development PARENTING CLASSES Enrich Your Family with Catholic Family Services. A five week course held on Tuesday evenings 6 to 7:15 pm. Classes will be April 7—May 5, every Tuesday. Registration necessary. Please call 765-8629, and ask for a Youth Counselor.

STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS: A DAY FOR PARENTS, will be hosted by Region 17 Educational Service Center, Thursday, May 7th, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at ESC17 Neely Room, 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock.

These trainings are provided at no cost. A light lunch will be provided. All participants will need a free ESCite account to register.

To set up your account, go to www.esc17. net and click on “Workshops� in the header. For more information please contact: Vicki Berrier at (806)281-5872, or Tonya Hettler(806) 239-2839.

PARENTING COTTAGE TAKING APPLICATIONS The Parenting Cottage will accept enrollment for the Parent as Teachers program from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

May 7 at the Parenting Cottage, 3818 50th St. This program provides a parent and child educational journey, a family support tmos Energy says funds are available for the rest of this year. still available to help the most “Now is the time to apply if you system and serves the families from pregvulnerable people in our commu- need help with your natural gas nancy until your child reaches kindergarnity - the elderly, the disabled and bills. We want to help qualified cus- ten. For more information, call 795-7552.

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low-income families, to pay their natural gas bills. “Some of our customers have never been in this situation before and don’t know about energyBUENOS DIAS: As many walked down with the Live Stations of the Cross, or- assistance program funds,â€? said ganized by Our Lady of Grace last month, I took a picture of a beautiful seĂąora that Gary Gregory, president of the Atmos Energy West Texas Division. reminded me why I love the Latino community, and how great our faith is.

He said that the federal government distributed stimulus funds to state energy assistance agencies in February, and those funds will be

Rise in teen pregnancies prompts national observance he Center for Disease Control they are concerned about pregnanT reports teen birth rates have cy, but still think “it can’t happen risen for first time in 15 years‌ to me.â€? But it does - to more than and Latinas have the highest teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. Between the ages of 15-19, Latinas had 81.7 pregnancies per 1,000 girls, while white (non-Hispanic) teens had 25.9 pregnancies per 1,000. Some teen pregnancy counselors blame socio-economic status, lack of education, and inadequate access to contraception for increased teen birth rates.

One out of every three teen girls gets pregnant at least once before they reach age 20. Many teens say

730,000 girls every year. And the number one reason teen guys and girls give for not using protection is that they weren’t planning to have sex and that it “just happened.�

On Wednesday, May 6th the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy will be observed across the nation. The day is designed to get teens thinking about how a pregnancy might affect their life and to help them come up with a plan for avoiding pregnancy.

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He explained that Atmos Energy offers its customers two ways to learn if they qualify for energy assistance funds, the first is to call Atmos Energy at 1-888-286-6700 to talk with an associate who can put a customer in touch with a local energy assistance agency. And secondly, by visit Atmos’ website at www.atmosenergy.com, and clicking first on Home Service, then on Energy Assistance, to find a local energy assistance agency. “Although energy assistance funds are a tremendous help, many people are still doing without,� added Dan Alderson, Atmos Energy Director Public Affairs.

Alderson added that they are being proactive and urging customers who are having trouble paying their natural gas bills to call them for referral to agencies with funds, for making personal payment arrangements or for assistance from Atmos Energy’s Sharing the Warmth program, which combines customer donations with company contributions to help people pay their natural gas bills. The donations go directly to those in the community who qualify under the program’s guidelines.

For additional information customers can call 1-888-286-6700 or contact a local energy assistance agency directly.

CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE Families who are income eligible may receive 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 765-9981 for more information.

FREE PARENTING CLASSES Family Guidance & Outreach Center offers the classes on Tuesday evenings. All classes begin PROMPTLY at 6:30 p.m. and are over at 8:30 p.m. Pizza will be served. NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED. Class size is limited--you must register for each class! For more information or to register for a class call 747-5577, or visit our website at www.lubbockparentconnection. org.

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Community/Communidad LULAC ANNUAL ROBERT LUGO SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT will be held May 24, 2009 at Stone Gate Golf Course. The two person scramble will be $50 per player, which includes prizes, food, and beverages. The tournament will begin with an 8 a.m. Shotgun Start, and, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin prizes. To register call 781-6277, or 698-8577.

TEE IT UP FOR HUNGER GOLF TOURNAMENT benefitting the South Plains Food Bank will be held at 8 a.m.

May 18 at the Jerry S. Rawls Golf Course.

Registration for Tee it up for Hunger Golf Tournament will be taken online at www.

SPFB.org. The food bank is experiencing a 25 percent increase in the number of families and individuals needing help.

Information also is available by calling the food bank at 763-3003.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION SERVING WEST TEXAS TO HOST GOLF CLASSIC will be held at Hillcrest Country Club on June 1, 2009 at 10 a.m. and is one link in the nationwide series of over 60 amateur tournaments being held across the country.

The winning foursome and second-place qualifiers will be invited to compete in the NKF Golf Classic’s National Finals at California’s famed Pebble Beach Resorts. The entry fee is $1000.00, a portion of which is tax deductible, and helps support the National Kidney Foundation Serving West Texas. For more information on the Golf Classic visit www.kidney.org/golf.

Summer care tips for you and your pets u m m e r likely to increase in the summer

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is a time for both you and your pet to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, but along with the fun, the season also offers up situations that can endanger your pet. By taking precautions, you can decrease the chance that disaster will happen. The Human Society of the United States (HSUS) offers these tips for pet owners to keep their furry friends safe this summer.

In nice weather you may be tempted to take your pet with you in the car while you travel or do errands.

But during warm weather, the inside of your car can reach 120° in a matter of minutes, even if you’re parked in the shade. This can mean real trouble for your companion animals left in the car. Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. Pets who are left in hot cars even briefly can suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage, and can even die.

Summer is often a time when people fertilize their lawns and work in their gardens. But beware: Plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them.

In addition, more than 700 plants can produce physiologically active or toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals.

With people and dogs spending more time outside, dog bites are

BOYS & GIRS CLUB THIRD ANNUAL JR. GOLF TOURNAMENT benefiting the Lubbock Boys & Girls Club will be held on Tuesday, June 16th at Stone Gate Golf Course located at 111th Street & Indiana. Tee times will begin at 8:00 AM. The age divisions are as follows: 9 & Under, 10-12, 13-14 and 15-17.

The tournament is open to boys and girls and they will compete in the same age divisions. Trophies will be awarded 1st through 3rd places in each age division with prizes given for the Closest to the Pin and the Longest Drive. Entry fee is $25.00 and registration deadline is June 15th. All golfers will receive lunch and there will quí hay algunas recomendaalso be a putting contest. You can register ciones para darle a su animal at the John Wilson Boys & Girls Club located at 3221 59th Street or mail registra- el cuidado que necesita y merece. tion form to P.O. Box 94163, Lubbock, Tx. ALIMENTO: El alimento debe 79493. For more information please call ser nutritivo, saludable y apto para the Administrative office at 792-2880. el cuidado de los animales.

months. Spaying or neutering your dog reduces the likelihood that he will bite and provides many other health benefits.

Make sure your pet is always wearing a collar and identification tag. If you are separated from your pet, an ID tag may very well be his or her ticket home.

Check with your veterinarian to see if your pets should be taking heartworm prevention medication.

Heartworm disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, can be fatal in both dogs and cats.

Pets and pools can equal disaster.

Prevent free access to pools and always supervise a pet in a pool.

Provide plenty of water and shade for your pets while they’re enjoying the great outdoors so they can stay cool.

Another summertime threat is fleas and ticks. Use only flea and tick treatments recommended by your veterinarian. Some over-thecounter flea and tick products can be toxic, even when used according to instructions.

Pets can get sunburned too, and your pet may require sunscreen on his or her nose and ear tips. Pets with light-colored noses or lightcolored fur on their ears are particularly vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer.

Don’t take your pets to crowded summer events such as concerts or fairs. The loud noises and crowds, combined with the heat, can be stressful and dangerous for pets.

For your pet’s well being, leave her at home. Be especially aware of these threats during holidays, such as the Fourth of July.

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

Benefit Golf Tournaments

KNIGHTS GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of Guadalupe hosted 90 players at their annual golf tournament held at Stonegate Golf Course. Most of the proceeds benefits various programs of the church, scholarships, and more.

Water Rate Assistance Program available

he City of Lubbock will be T offering the Water Rate Assistance Program. The purpose of

this program is to help insure the affordability of water service for those families and individuals who have limited means to pay for the cost of the service. The program does not eliminate water utility charges, but it does help provide an adjustment to the monthly water bill to assist qualifying customers

with payment.

A person applying for assistance under this program must have the water account listed under his/her name. Applications will be accepted through the Community Development Department, located in City Hall at 1625 13th Street, Room 107. Applicants must call for an appointment. For more information please call (806)775-2291.

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Cities and Schools General & Special Elections Vote Center Locations Saturday, May 9th, 2009 All Locations Open 7:00 A.M. -- 7:00 P.M.

Elección Especial del Condado de Lubbock

Elecciones General y Especial de Ciudades y Escuelas Centros de Votación Sábado, día 9 de Mayo, 2009.

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AGUA: Los animales necesitan constantemente agua limpia para beber. Especialmente en W-est Texas, ya que tenemos un clima muy seco.

SOMBRA: Los animales necesitan sombra para protegerse durante la época de calor. Además de las leyes estatales que se refieren al maltrato de los animales, muchos condados y ciudades tienen leyes adicionales y mucho mas especificas, que se refieren a proporcionar un lugar con sombra para los animales. Se debe proporcionar “sombra abierta” (un área sombreada con ventilación de aire libre). Una casa de perros no es lo mismo que “sombra abierta” ya que durante un día caluroso se puede transformar en un verdadero horno.

VACUNAS: Las leyes estatales requieren que su gato o perro reciba la vacuna contra la rabia, una vez al año. Su animal debe recibir cuidado regular de un veterinario para prevenir o tratar enfermedades o lesiones. Siga las recomendaciones del veterinario en lo que se relacionada al cuidado preventivo, incluyendo las vacunas para prevenir enfermedades.

IDENTIFIACIÓN: Mantenga una identificación con su perro. Esta identificación deberá contener el nombre del animal, su teléfono y su dirección. Si su perro se pierde o lo recoge el control de animales, Ud. lo puede recuperar más rápidamente si la información se encuentra disponible. Para prevenir lesiones accidentales o muerte, su gato debe tener una identificación en un collar que se pueda abrir fácilmente.

Recuerde: los animales a nuestro cuidado, dependen de nosotros para sobrevivir y para su felicidad.

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Art and Culture

Ernest Barton reflects on the aftermath of May 11, 1970 Lubbock tornado

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

ifteen years before the May F 11, 1970 tragic event, Ernest F. Barton, noticed there was a tre-

mendous need for information to the Spanish-speaking Hispanic community.

At the time, Spanishbased media was almost non-existent.

“We needed information to be available in Spanish for those who only understood Spanish. The Latino community needed to be engaged in news events, unfortunately there were few outlets to make it available.”

He broke into radio with a part time Spanish program.

In 1960 he helped petition for the first fulltime all Spanish radio station in Lubbock. In 1967, the application was granted for KLFB-AM. However, it was not until 1970, immediately after the deadly tornado, that the true value of the all-Spanish radio station was recognized.

The F-5 tornado that dominated downtown Lubbock completely demolished the northern neighborhoods occupied by many Mexican American families. The major residential damage began with apartment complexes along the north side of 4th Street near Indiana Ave., spreading throughout the ArnettBenson area, tapering northward near the Clovis Highway.

The Guadalupe neighborhood north of 4th Street between Avenues Q and A, experienced the worst residential damage. The devastated area was described like a battlefield because it looked like it had been bombed, surprisingly

of the 26 victims in the city, only nine Hispanic individuals met their demise.

Barton and his staff quickly recognized a language obstacle and without hesitance responded to the needs of the Latino residents by assisting and serving as a link to Emergency personnel and agencies who responded to the crisis. Because the KLFB station had been knocked off the air, they worked on a remote basis broadcasting from the basement of city hall in the emergency center, next to KFYO who was the official emergency radio station in Lubbock.

The staff of the radio station stayed on the air day and night informing Spanish-speaking citizens about the disaster.

“We worked collectively with KFYO to provide up-to-the-minute information in Spanish about what was going on and where they could get help.”

As a supplement to the radio programming, Barton said that he and his staff served as translators and walked through the Guadalupe neighborhood. Equipped with megaphones they updated the people in Spanish who might not have a radio.

“We did what we had to do because it had to be done. These families were in a state of shock and did not need a language barrier; they needed accurate information and fast.”

The owner of the radio station further became instrumental to government officials who were work-

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ing to coordinate relief efforts. He reported the needs to local administrator and kept them aware of citizen concerns. When necessary he would translate the messages to ease Spanish speaking persons struggling with their individual hardships.

While President Richard Nixon prepared to designate Lubbock as a disaster area, former U.S. Senator Ralph W. Yarborough (D-TX), flew in to help mobilize recovery operations. He met with some of the victims of the Guadalupe neighborhood at St. Joseph’s Church.

Barton translated for the Senator as he gave encouragement and information as to what sort of help would be available.

“We came to their assistance and would serve as interpreters for several officials. The families were very grateful and felt engaged.”

After the turmoil although unforgettable, Lubbock begin to gain a sense of normalcy. Many groups and individuals were thanked publicly and without hesitance.

Charlie Guy, Editor of the Lubbock Avalanche Journal’s The Plainsman, recognized Barton’s dedication to the community and wrote “As all know, the Spanishspeaking community was particularly hard hit. Although the Barton station was knocked off the air, he made himself and his staff available ‘around the clock,’ first to KFYO , which carried the early burden as the designated disaster station, and then to others. Because of the necessity of the disseminating public information in Spanish, Barton and company were just what the doctor ordered. They carried through magnificently and, in the aftermath, have continued with KLFB again operating normally. ”

seeking talented artists, craftsmen and food vendors to participate in the 39th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a one-day arts and crafts fair to be held Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Fall Festival is a family-oriented event that includes more than 90 vendors selling handmade craft items and fine art. The event features live entertainment, art demonstrations, concession booths and children’s activities has traditionally attracted over 8,000 visitors annually. Booth rentals for vendors have been ongoing since March and will continue to be available

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The late Gordon Thompson, former manager of KFYO followed by saying “I don’t know what Lubbock would have done without Ernest and his staff.” As a result Barton modestly received national recognition from former President Richard Nixon.

Today, the commendation hangs in his office on the wall behind his desk. Although the event is only a memory, Barton continues to fulfill communication needs of Spanish speaking audiences in the community.

For almost three decades he has been a familiar figure and voice for Hispanics in West Texas. He continues radio work on his radio station KEJS-FM, as well as on the ABC affiliate KAMC with a TV program “Si Se Puede”, which he has been the he host over 30 years.

“Si Se Puede,” which means it can be done, is a popular Spanish phrase that he uses as a motto.

Despite his service and instrumental role in Hispanic media Barton remains humble and makes it a point to share the credit with others.

“It is the people who do what they have to that make the worse situations endurable. I’ve been very fortunate to work with a lot of good people throughout the years. When you do something for humanity, you do because it is right, not for the recognition.”

CINCO DE MAYO with KXTQ Radio (93.7 FM), will be held from 1 p.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday May 2nd, and Sunday May 3rd at the Couth Plains Fairgrounds. Tickets: are $10 at Pronto Mart or $13.50 (includes service charge) at Select-A-Seat outlets.

Children age 12 and younger admitted free. For more information call 770-5937 or 748-2430.

SUMMER SHOWCASE 2009 The Buddy Holly Center is gearing up for another hot summer of music and fun with the annual Summer Showcase Concert Series. Performances are every Thursday evening from 5:30–7:30pm in the Meadows Courtyard, May 28 – September 3, 2009. No concert will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009. The Buddy Holly Center is located at 1801 Crickets Ave. in the Depot District of Lubbock, Texas. Check our website www.buddyhollycenter.org or call 806.775.3560 for more information.

“THE EYES HAVE IT” The Museum of Texas Tech presents Spectacular Spectacles, through June 28, in the Special Exhibitions Gallery 7 located at 3301 4th Street (SE corner of 4th and Indiana Avenue), where ample free parking is available in the north and west parking lots.

Please use the 4th Street entrance. To request special assistance, contact the MoTTU Education Office at 806.742.2432, or email to museum.education@ttu.edu.

ELVIS & ROY: ‘THE LOST CONCERT’ - Billy Wayde, considered by his peers to be one of the top three Elvis tribute artists in the country, will continue his Texas tour in Plainview, TX on June 20th at 7 p.m. at the Fair Theater. Tickets are $15 advance or $17 at the door. Call 281358-4867 or email stevemdxelvis@gmail. com. For more information visit www.billywayde.com or www.thewaynekingshow. com.

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The cost for a basic 5’ X 7’ outdoor booth, constructed of scaffolding and covered with tarps, is $60. End Booths are also available, which extend 3’ to the side, and are $80. Tent spaces (10’ X 10’) are available for $85; however, vendors must provide their own tents. Concession booths are available to rent for as low as $75.

Booth rental agreements may be picked up at the Garden and Arts Center, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information on the Fall Arts & Crafts Festival or other programs, call the Garden & Arts Center at (806) 767-3724.

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Anita’s Barrio Memoirs: El Regalo

hat do you give your Mom for this special day when you don’t have any money? Well, when I was in the third grade, Mrs. Louise Allison, my teacher, showed us how to make bean necklaces for our moms.

(Mrs. Allison was the mother of Jerry Allison, who played with Buddy Holly’s group.)

We soaked pinto or lima beans until they were soft enough to run a threaded needle through, and after they dried, we painted the necklaces with enamel paint.

When she admired my first necklace, I immediately told my teacher that she could have it, and without delay, I started the second necklace, the one for Mom. After it dried, I wrapped it up and put

it away for Mother’s Day. I don’t remember seeing Mom wear hers, but she probably did. (Mrs. Allison wore hers to school the next day.)

When I was in the fourth grade, I made Mom a beautiful pink construction paper covered card decorated with colorful hearts.

Years later that pink paper turned yellowish, then brown around the edges, and finally crumbled off in pieces. Using my best cursive handwriting, I wrote a poem inside, a poem I copied from a book.

I got smarter when I was in the fifth year - I started saving nickels and dimes so I could purchase a gift for Mom. The week before Mother’s Day, I took the bus downtown and got off at Woolworth’s

five-and-ten store. I bought her a cute ceramic knick-knack with the figures of a gray mother cat and her six identical tiny kittens sitting along the edge of a light blue pool with three descending steps. They were all connected to their mom with a leash made of thin wire.

(I’d been eyeing it for weeks, so I already knew what I was going to get.)

Days later after she got it, I realized that I had given her an ash tray! Silly me, she didn’t even smoke, but she never let on that she knew that. She unwrapped it, thanked and hugged me, and proudly placed it on her dresser and kept her earrings in it.

Several years later, that decoration got broken into several pieces, but Mom carefully put it back together with contact glue.

Fifty-four years later, she keeps it on the corner shelf in her room in my house.

LA SOCIEDAD NACIONAL HONORARIA HISPÁNICA: Sigma Delta Pi iniciaron cinco miembros de la comunidad, el Sr. Juan Pedro Armendariz, la Dra. Mary Frances Agnello, la Sra. Christy Martinez-Garcia, y la Sra. Yolanda Gonzaga. La Dra. Comfort Pratt (centro) encabezó la ceremonia de iniciación. Foto de Joey Gonzaga

Latino Students Underserved In Current U.S. Education System, Finds New NCLR Report

s people around the globe A observed Día del Niño, or Children’s Day, NCLR (National

Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, marked the day by releasing Missing Out: Latino Students in America’s Schools, a statistical brief of Latino students from prekindergarten through postsecondary school. The data presented in this brief suggest that the growing U.S. Latino student population is missing out on many educational opportunities and is not being effectively served by the current American education system.

“Our nation’s classrooms must be more attentive to the rapid growth of Latino students and the high value that Hispanic families place on education,” said Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO. “This brief presents the statistics that are crucial to understanding who these children are, a first step in creating policies and programs that improve their chance at success.”

According to the brief, Hispanic children now constitute one-fifth of all school-age children in the

U.S., and most are neither immi- NCLR supports increased fundgrants nor undocumented—the ing for and proper implementavast majority (91%) of Latinos tion of programs such as Head under the age of 18 are U.S. citi- Start, Early Head Start, Migrant zens. An overwhelming and Seasonal Head Start, number (98%) of Hispanand the William F. Gooics believe that education dling Even Start Family is “important,” and more Literacy Program, all of than half (51%) report that which would have a treit is an “extremely impormendous impact on the tant” issue. Still, there are ability of Latino students significant disparities in to succeed in school. educational success beNCLR also advocates tween Latino students and for increased funding for their peers. programs that would enFor example, young Hishance parental involvepanic children, especially JANET MURGUIA ment at the high school those living in poverty, are level, improving acmuch less likely (50%) to attend countability and assessment syspreschool programs than their tems for English language learnWhite (60%) and Black (62%) ers, and the institution of rigorous peers. Moreover, recent figures academic standards to ensure Lastate that only 58% of Hispanic tino students’ success and their students (and 55% of Black stu- preparedness for postsecondary dents) graduate from high school, education. compared to 78% of White stu- “Young Latino learners are not dents. Latino and Black students only changing the face of the are more likely to attend high- American student body, but they poverty schools and receive fewer will soon change the face of the resources that would help them American workforce,” Murguía succeed in school. The most re- said. “If we want a well-educated cent measures indicate that only workforce in the future, we need 11% of college students are La- to make investments in Latino stutino, whereas 66% are White.

Sigma Delta Pi: The Hispanic Honor Society held its initiation ceremony including students, and members of the community.

TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR: The Lubbock Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA) named Mario Ybarra as the 2009 LISD Trustee of the Year. Ybarra, a board member since 2005, represents LISD’s District 1, which generally is between University Avenue and Interstate 27 north of 42nd Street. It also includes the Arnett Benson neighborhood, which is west of University. Ybarra and his wife, Norma, are parents of two children. Vicente, the couple’s son, graduated from Monterey High School in 2004.

Their daughter, Marisa, graduated from Lubbock High School. Photo by Brian Morris

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Memoriam Gregorio Sanchez Garcia, 87, of Lubbock passed away on March 31, 2009 at his home. He was born on March 12, 1922 in Monterey, Mexico to Cresenciano and Pascuala Garcia.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Luz Valdez Garcia; son, Martin Garcia; and daughter, Maria Lopez. Those left to cherish his memories are his sons, Gregorio Jr. and Rudy both of Lubbock; four daughters, Jesusa Garza and Isabel Garcia both of Lubbock, Lorena G. Perales of Soledad, Calif., Pascuala Camacho of Phoenix, Az.; two sisters, Manuela Dominguez and Maria Martinez both of Calif.; 32 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-greatgrandchildren.

Manuel Peña, Jr., 56, of Lubbock passed away on April 2, 2009.

He was born on Dec. 9, 1952 in Laredo to Olivia and Manuel Peña, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olivia and Manuel Peña, Sr. Survivors include his son, Manuel Peña III; daughter, Jennifer Peña; five grandchildren, Vanity, Christian, Samuel, Malachi, and Jayren Peña; five brothers, Oscar, Lorenzo, George, Paul and Roy; five sisters, Ana, Janie, Olivia, Lupe and Rosalinda.

Paula H. Hernandez, 81, of Lubbock, was born April 20, 1927 in Crestonio to Tirso and Severina (Marquez) Hernandez. She married Gregorio Hernandez September13, 1948.

Paula passed away April 2, 2009. Her son George Hernandez and a sister Maria Garcia preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Pamela Hernandez of Ft. Worth, Mary Contreras, Benito, David, Joe, Monzy, Gregorio Hernandez, Jr., Sammy, Jimmy, and Mike of Lubbock, Linda Ybarra of Dallas, Diana Myers of Ohio, Lee of Idalou, Johnny of Austin; three brothers, Nicholas of Laredo, Vidal of Zapada, Hijinio of Dallas; two sisters, Josefina Cedillo of Hebbronville, Santos Gonzales of Springfield, Ohio; 39 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Mary D. Gonzales, 67, of Lubbock passed away April 14, 2009.

She was born on Oct. 31, 1941 to Pilar Villa in Sweetwater. She married Casiano Gonzales on April 18, 1965 in Sweetwater.

Mrs. Gonzales was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked at Texas Tech University for several years until her retirement. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Casiano Gonzales; two sons, Richard Gonzales and Daniel (Elma) Gonzales of Lubbock; two daughters, Christina (Richard) Martinez and Michelle (Alex) Torrez of Lubbock; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Cecilio Villa of Sweetwater; and sister, Celia Johnson of Nebraska.

Raymundo Riojas, 86, of Lubbock, passed away April 12, 2009. He was born on January 23, 1923 in Crystal City to Jermano and Paula Lopez Riojas. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elisa, in 1995. He married Elena Solis in 1996. He was a paint contractor and a member of St. Joseph’s Church. He was preceded in death by two sons, Rudy and Freddy Riojas; a step-daughter, Angie Sanchez; and two brothers, Elias and Nicolas Riojas.

Angelita Garcia, 77, of Lubbock, passed away April 19, 2009. She was born in San Antonio on April 8, 1932, to the late Andres and Maria Cortez.

She married David Garcia, Sr. on Feb. 8, 1947 in San Antonio. She was a lifelong resident of Lubbock. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. She is preceded in death by a sister, Benita Chavarria in 2004 and a daughter, Olivia Garcia in 2009. She is survived by her husband of Lubbock; five daughters, Janie Garcia of Brownfield, Joann Garcia, Mary Ramirez, Gracie Vega, and Irma Romo, all of Lubbock; six sons, David, Jr. of Killeen, Abel, Freddy, Jerry, Raul, and Rudy, all of Lubbock; three sisters, Rosa Bernal, Feliciana Rodriquez, and Stella Cortez all of Lubbock; 39 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-greatgrandchildren.

Armando “Mando” Reina Salgado Our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Armando Reina Salgado “Tio Mando,” 51, of Lubbock has gone to be with the Lord on, April 21, 2009 at his residence.

Armando was born June 14, 1957 in Lubbock to Marcelo and Maria Salgado. He was preceded in death by his sister, Veronica Flores and his nieces Celeste and Cassandra Flores in 2003.

He served in the United States Marine Corps. Armando was an active member of Ministerios Nueva Vida. He spent most of his days with his family, especially the children, whom he loved dearly. Those left to cherish his memories are his parents, Maria and Marcelo F. Salgado; three sisters, Linda Mendoza, Maryhelen Peña and Carolina Salgado all of Lubbock; seven nieces, seven nephews, nine great-nieces, and four great-nephews. We will all miss Manuel Barcenas, him dearly until the day we see him again.

68, of Lubbock passed away April 19, 2009. He Maria Perez, a longwas born October 22, time resident of Lubbock, 1940 to Carlos and Madied April 19, 2009 at the ria Encarnacion Barceage of 79. Maria was nas in Dolores Hidalgo, born March 25, 1930 in Guanajuato, Mexico.

George West, TX to PraHe married Natividad jeres and Isabel (Marin) Perales Rangel on FebSoliz. She married Rev. ruary 7, 1958 in Dolores Hidalgo, GuanaRafael Perez September juato, Mexico.

13, 1948 and together Mr. Barcenas was a loving husband, fa- they had 10 children. She spent many ther, grandfather and great-grandfather. years as a pastor’s wife, homemaker, and He worked for 33 years at Texas Tech Uni- mother. versity. Those left to cherish his memories Those left to celebrate her life are daughRachel Licon, 71, are his wife, Natividad Barcenas; two sons, ters Minerva Villarreal, Yolanda Lara, Alicia of Lubbock, departed Robert and Lewis Barcenas; five daugh- Aguilera, Gloria Lopez, Juanita, Estella, from this life to be with ters, Victoria Barcenas, Olga Barcenas, and Rebecca Perez. Her three sons, Rafaour Lord April 11, 2009.

Luz Maria Barcenas, Delia Barcenas and el, Valdemar, and Steven Perez, 27 grandShe was born on May 1, Maria Rodriguez; 15 grandchildren; and children, and 16 great grandchildren will 1937, to Guillermo and two great-grandchildren. also miss her. She is also survived by her Rosa Rocco. Mrs. Licon sisters, Enriqueta Sanchez, Luida Peralta, was a member of Our Teodora Campos, and Olivia Trevino and a brother Gilberto Lady of Grace Catholic 77, of Lubbock died Soliz. She is preceded in death by her parChurch. Those left to April 23, 2009. She was ents, and husband Rev. Rafael Perez after cherish her memory are born on September 11, 53 years of marriage. her husband, Pedro Licon; three sons, 1931 in Edroy to Dario Pedro (Anita) Licon, Jr. Thomas (Melissa) and Maria (Zapata) Rudy Palos, 32, of Licon, Robert (Sonia) Licon; three daugh- Carrasco and grew up Lubbock died April 4, ters, Gloria (Ramiro) Luera, Alma Carrillo, in Beeville. She mar2009 in Lubbock. He and Maria Elena Licon; 17 grandchildren; ried Roman Campos was born Sept. 1, 1976 and six great-grandchildren. in 1958 in Beeville. He died on March 27, 1989. They lived in Olton in Post to Angel and for many years before moving to Wolfforth Carmen Palos, Sr. He in 1977. Then in 1985, the couple moved to worked as a machine Cesareo Martinez Lubbock. Teodora worked in House Keep- operator at a cotton Pena, 58, of Lubbock ing for Holiday Inn for 16 years before retir- compress. He was a passed away April 25, ing in 1993. She is survived by her children, Catholic. Survivors inIn Loving Memory 2009. He was born on Anna Maria Guajardo of Hoffman Estates, clude his parents, Angel December 20, 1950 in Ill., Erlinda Silva of Lubbock, Victoria Ben- and Carmen Palos, Sr. of Lubbock; sons, Gonzalo Garcia Sr. you were the rock of San Marcos to the late itez and husband Felix of Bensenville, Ill., Rudy Palos, Jr. of San Antonio, and Domithe family. Your optimism, your compasPaublo and Maria Pena. Belia Guerrero and husband Gilbert of Lub- nique and Anthony Palos both of Lubbock; sion, and your willingness to sacrifice for He moved from Sterling, bock, Clara Campos of Lubbock, Roman daughters, Cynthia Corina and Sierra Paothers made you an angel on earth. Your Colo. to Lubbock in 2001. Campos, Jr. and wife Maricela of Odessa, los both of San Antonio, Ruby Palos, Shelly unconditional love of wife, children, and He married Armida Munoz and Carmel Campos of Lubbock; an adopt- Palos, and Esperanza Palos all of Lubbock; grandchildren is why your absence makes Trinidad Palos and Jose Palos our hearts long for you. You will always be on February 14, 2002 in Lubbock. He was a ed son, Ruben Carrasco and wife Susie of brothers, farmer and a Catholic. Survivors include his Belton; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grand- both of Lubbock; and sisters, Letecia Palos loved. We lift you in our prayers. wife, of Lubbock; two sons, Michael Angel children; and two sisters, Elena Herrera and Mary Torres both of Lubbock. He was in death by one brother, Angel Your loving wife, Martinez of Lubbock and Orasio Martinez of Denton and Carmen Herrera of Belton. preceded Julia Garcia & Familia and fiancée Inez Gutierrez of Clovis, N.M.; Along with her husband, she was also pre- Palos, Jr. on Nov. 12, 2008. brother, Juan Pena of Mexico; sister, Celia ceded by a sister and three brothers.

Pena of Mexico; and five grandchildren.

Niños/ Children Faith Danielle DeLaRosa - Jo Ann Flores and Danny DeLaRosa spent precious minutes with their beloved infant daughter, Faith as she passed through this world on April 1, 2009. Along with her parents, Faith is survived by siblings, Fabian, Danny, Crystal, Danielle, Dani and Clover; maternal grandparents, Maria Flores and Jose Flores and wife Gable; paternal grandfather, Thomas DeLaRosa; niece, Jen; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Faith was preceded by her paternal grandmother, Delphina DeLaRosa.

Kennadie Marie Vera, infant, of Lubbock, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Friday, April 10, 2009. Survivors include her parents, Jacob Carlos and Cindy Vera; brothers, Gavin Limon, Phoenix Vera, Easton Vera; sister, Caitlen Limon; paternal grandparents, Carlos G. Vera Jr. and Bettie Vera; maternal grandparents, Paul and Ester Gutierrez.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión Church Bulletins PRAYER LINE FOR FATHER REYNALDO REYES: A prayer number has been set up for Father Reyes, pastor at Saint Michael Church in Levelland. The number is 721-0109. Every time you say a prayer for Father, dial this number and he will receive a beep on his pager telling him someone has just prayed for him. Saint Michael parishioners appreciate everyone’s prayers.

ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS Sunday, May 3, 2009 @3:00 pm, Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th Street, Lubbock. Please RSVP by e-mailing: fr_reneperez@yahoo.com A reception immediately following Mass.

ROSARY FOR VICTORY OVER CANCER Saint Theresa Catholic Church is hosting a rosary to pray for those with cancer or those who know someone with cancer. The rosary will be prayed on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Saint Theresa Church is located at 22nd and Upland in Lubbock.

DINNER & MOVIE NIGHT For the engaged, married at any stage of life, even troubled. Come and enjoy a very special dinner and move night on Saturday, May 9th from 6:00-9:00 at the Bishop Plácido Rodriguez Hall at Christ the King Cathedral’s New Activity Center. Hosted by Christ the King Cathedral Youth Ministry. $15.00 for couples and $8.00 for singles.

Contact: Rose Donaldson for details 7926198.

Lay Ecclesial Ministry Program: Applications are being accepted for this threeyear program that prepares lay men and women for specific roles of service and leadership in and for the Church. The program includes courses in: theology, pastoral development, spiritual formation, and ministry practicum. For more information, contact your pastor or Alicia Alvarez – 806792-3943; aalvarez@catholiclubbock.org ENGAGED ENCOUNTER DATES June 5-7 at Mercy Retreat Center in Slaton. Please call Deacon Darris or Jeanette Linder at 828-5662 for more information.

DISCERNING A CALL TO THE PRIESTHOOD? Contact Father Rene Perez, 806-792-3943, or e-mail, fr_reneperez@yahoo.com

A Newborn’s Conversation With God onsignor issues.

M C u r t i s His social activism continued Halfmann will during the 17 years he spent at

celebrate his ordination anniversary May 16, 2009. He begin his service in 1959.

Monsignor Curtis Halfmann found his life’s calling advocating for migrant workers in the cotton fields and barrios of West Texas. His friends say he may be Anglo but he has the heart of a Latino.

Halfmann served parishes in Borger, Lamesa, O’Donnell, Martin, Lockney and Floydada, and ministered to braceros in Dawson and Lynn counties in the ’60s visiting the labor camps and intervening with farmers over poor living conditions. He advocated for them over wage and immigration

Lubbock’s Our Lady of Grace, where he organized marches against police brutality, worked with union organizers, supported a strike, mobilized a boycott against a power company and pushed for voter registration. All the while, he worked tirelessly with the youth of his parish.

He helped establish Catholic Family Services in the diocese and served as administrator for the diocese in the interim between bishops. Halfmann served as pastor of Our Lady of Grace from 1964-1981 and St. Joseph-Our Lady of Guadalupe Church from 1981-1991. He retired as pastor of St. John Neumann Church in 2001 and is spiritual director for A.C.T.S. retreats.

A celebration will be held in his honor on Sunday, My 17, 2009 at St. John Neumann Church.

ing to live there being so small and helpless?”

God said, “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”

The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.”

God answered, “Your angel will sing for you, and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.”

Again the child asked, “and how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?”

God responded, “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear.

And with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to walk and how to speak.”

The child asked, “And what am

place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.”

The child asked, “Will I always be sad because I do not see you anymore.”

God answered, “Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you.”

At that moment there was much peace in heaven, but voices from earth could be heard and the child asked God, “God if I am to leave now to earth, please tell me my angel’s name!”

God answered, “You will simply call her Mom.”

BLESSING OF HOSPITAL: Most Reverend Bishop Placido Rodriguez, with Bishop D. Max Whitfield , and Rev. Richard W. Edwards, performed the blessing and dedication over Covenant’s new women’s and children’s hospital. Along with the dedication, Aiden Valdez, received a scholarship.

Forward in Christ “Pharisees”

A Newborn’s ow who is going to harm you if you are enthusiasConversation With God N tic for what is good? But baby asked God, “They tell I going to do when I want to talk even if you should suffer A me you are sending me to to you?” because of righteousness, earth tomorrow, but how am I go- God answered, “Your angel will blessed are you. Do not

BY SAL HERNANDEZ SPECIAL FOR LATINO LUBBOCK

Editor’s Note: This poem was written by the late Mauricio Cardenas of Lubbock, and appeared in the New York Times. The poem was submitted by his sister, Rosa Rios of Lubbock.

be afraid or terrified with fear of them, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be the will of God, than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God.

“Ahora vemos lo bueno que es Dios con nosotros. Sufrió con alegría para ganar nuestras almas.

Tenemos un Dios que siempre nos guardia en cada momento de nuestras vidas y tomar cada oportunidad para evangelizar a personas que no conocen al Dios, pero de harcelo con amor y compasión y totalmente verdad. Van a ver veces que no nos traten bien por decir la verdad, no estoy hablando de la gente que lo hacen por “show” pero la gente que lo hace sinceramente. Muchos andan hablando mita de la verdad y no dice toda la verdad. Usted tiene que ser fiel y un buen y gran Católico y por siempre vivir la verdad. En hacer esto, vayan a la iglesia a visitarlo para que nos de El la verdad y la fuerza y esa alegría que El siempre siente en cada momento.

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Fotos y Recuerdos ABC Rodeo Sponsored by the Lubbock Ambucs

Robert, Rita, Alexandria, Bella, and Nick Cardona enjoyed the rodeo.

Thomas Sanchez with his family, Zane, Jessica, and Isabella.

Debbie & Marvin Rodriguez enjoyed the rodeo between organizing the event.

Bubba Sedeno and Ron take time to pose.

Rodeo Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs

This bull had no time for clowning around.

Israel Jr., Michael, Lupita, Jose Jr., and their parents Jose & Yasmin.

The Sanchez family Arnold, Tony, Kim, and Karina. had a great time.

Jorge, Angie, Jorge Jr., Omar Arciaga head home.

Kids Festival at the City of Lubbock Health Department

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Emilio Abeyta, and Aurora & Victor Hernandez attended the HLSA banquet.

Amelia Gonzales, Stephanie Gonzalez, Crystal Gonzalez, and Davian Ruiz huddle up for a photo.

Valerie Paredez and Lupe Ramirez love sharing news about the Lubbock Children’s Clinic.

Elizabeth Moreno, Liliana Moreno, and Erika Moreno had a great time!

Ms. Albares poses with former U. S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Girls just wanna have fun at the opening of the Hannah Montana Movie.

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Dianne Surita and April Morales were ready to assit.

Lupe Rendon, Sergio Rendon, Abel Abila participated in the Knights of Columbus golf tournament.

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Fotos y Recuerdos City of Lubbock City-Wide Easter Hunt

Landen, Ricky & Luke Rangel collected a lot of eggs.

Aspen Hernandez, Sol Torres, and Serenity Torres were among the hundreds of children.

Many families and children posed with the Easter Bunny.

Some children found special prizes in their eggs.

Maggie Trejo Senior Prom

Juan & Margie Diaz dressed to the “T�.

Hermanas Aurelia Urias and Adelaida Vega enjoyed the prom.

Jose Estrada, Dolore Rodriguez, and Minga y Lorenzo Martinez had a great time.

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Henry & Patty Gonzales, and Fred & Nancy Morales.

Angela and David Montiel participated in the drive in honor of abused children.

Rich Rendon with his daughter Adrien Rendon made it a family affair.

Danny Fernandez, Maria Martinez, Leticia Garcia, and Emilio Garcia

Ramon Garza and Demetrio Gonzalez participated for the first time.

Emily Garcia, Rachel Placencia, and Francis Torrez.

Sylvia, Maria Sauceda, Lupe Lopez, Margarita Cortez, and Manuel Lopez.

Juana Yanez, Modesto Mendoza, Bishop Placido Rodriguez, and Jose Yanez

Mario Ybarra, Teresa Balderas, and Rudy Balderas.

Our Lady of Grace Live Stations of the Cross

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Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Amaris Garcia, Marcelo Salgado, and Kathy Flores waited for a serving of fresh cooked fish.

Alfredo and Ida Mata supported the group.

Gracie Hernandez, Aalyah Hernandez, Antonio Reyna made it a family affair.

Louis & Julie Hinojosa

Jayden Rios and Julian Sanchez didn’t let the weather hinder the fun!

Adonin Tora, Joe Torres, Katlyn Lopez, and Lucas Chavez.

Joel’s 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Knights of Columbus laid 1,000s of eggs around the park.

Salas Gonzales, Dinah Buda, Felicita Torrez, Hannah Gonzales, and Rudy Torres

Chamber Hispanic Division, Business After Hours

Gilbert Flores, Linda DeLeon, and Porfirio DeLeon pose for a photo.

Joe Vasquez, Sandra & Ramon Mendoza network with other business owners.

JR Morales, Marie Mendez, and Michael Gonzales attended the mixer.

Daniel Sanchez, Jose Antonio Pesqueida, and Abel Martinez.

Prisca Hernandez and Cami Golightly met potential employees.

Tammy Brown, and Joe Ramirez welcome EZ Alvarado (center).

South Plains Job Fair

Yolanda Sendejo and Rosemary Trevino attended the luncheon.

Mandy Cruz, Ralph Rosales, Elva Guitran served as exhibitors.

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Hispanic Law Student Association Banquet

Raul Sandova;, Alysia Ordoba, and Daniel Gonzales are ready for a photo.

Manuel & Claudia Michel, and Luz & David Bernal.

Lucia Ceasar, Marianne Saudez, Alex Zezatti, and Stefanie Gonzales.

Alma Gonzales, former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and Raymond Baeza.

CASA Run for Kids

Sandra Castillo, Rachel Pool, Nancy Alcosta, Kelsey Fuentez, Gabriella Vargas, Madison Pool, and Nicholas Pool

Joe Casarez, Jaque Marroquin, Michael Neeley, and Sr. Joe Casarez

Andrea Pantoja, Melinda Garcia, and Mariah Berumen.

Alexis Hart, Alissa Hart, and Cynthia Hart

Historical State Marker Dedication - Migrant Labor Camps

Old friends gathered to share the day. Buenos amigos, el se単or Gloria y Fred.

Many discussed growing up in the barrio. Ms. Armenta, Josie & George Sulaica, and Cecil Puentes.

Three generations shared the event . Amy Soto was proud of her daughter, Desiree who sang the National Anthem

Diane Jimenez and Virginia Alamanza.

Marc Morales poses with his mother, who drove in from Ft. Stockton, TX to enjoy the evening.

Brian Chavez served as keynote speaker. He and Frank discussed football days.

Hispanic Student Society Banquet

Raymond Baez, Sara Bayona, Andy Castillo, Marc Morales, and Gabriela Gonzales.

Valeria Hernandez, Gina Martinez, Celenne Torros, and Andreina Chavez pose for the camera.

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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 Cinco de Mayo. His prima (cousin) Jita is practicing for Dia de las Madres and will sing a special cancion (song) las Mananitas.

What is Cinco de Mayo: The celebration of Cinco de Mayo (meaning 5th of May in Spanish) should not be confused with Mexican Independence Day. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on 15th September (eve of Independence Day) while Cinco de Mayo falls on 5th of May. In Mexico, the celebration of Independence Day is considered more important. Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the courage of the Mexican people during the battle (La Batalla de Puebla) on May 5th, 1862 where 4,500 Mexican soldiers defeated the Mexican traitors (exiled Mexican Convervatives) and French army of 6,500 at Puebla, Mexico . Puebla is 100 miles east of Mexico City. The Mexican forces were made up of untrained commoners.

This victory did not win the war but it showed the courage and strength of the Mexican troops. The "Batalla de Puebla" became a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism.

MAKE A CARD FOR YOUR MOTHER Write in the following poem.

“Mamacita” Mamcita de mi vida, mamacita de mi amor, a tu lado yo no siento ni tristeza ni temor. Mamacita, tú me besas sin engaños, sin rencor, y por eso yo te quiero, mamacita de mi amor.

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Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-9, 2009) THANKS TEACHER

(Here is a popular traditional song)

Estas son las mañanitas, que cantaba el Rey David, Hoy por ser día de tu santo, te las cantamos a ti, Despierta, mi bien, despierta, mira que ya amaneció, Ya los pajarillos cantan, la luna ya se metió. Que linda está la mañana en que vengo a saludarte, Venimos todos con gusto y placer a felicitarte, Ya viene amaneciendo, ya la luz del día nos dio, Levántate de mañana, mira que ya amaneció.

(Translation) This is the morning song that King David sang Because today is your saint’s day we’re singing it for you. Wake up, my dear, wake up, look it is already dawn. The birds are already singing and the moon has set. How lovely is the morning in which I come to greet you. We all came with joy and pleasure to congratulate you. The morning is coming now, the sun is giving us its light. Get up in the morning, look it is already dawn

Write a thank you note in the space above for your teacher.

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May 2009

CANCION DE LAS MAÑANITAS

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Arnett Benson

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