Latino Lubbock Magazine March Issue

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Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective

¡Si Se Puede!It Can be Done!Lubbock Latinas Prove Itp. 14-15


"Eligio Zapata Paredez"Meet our 2011 Latino Lubbock Cover Contest Winner

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¡Felicidades!Anniversary, wedding, and engagement photos may be mailed or delivered by the 21st of each month. Please submit photo, name, number of years, and wedding date/year. Based on space availability, couples celebrating 50 -or more years can also provide their original wedding photo along with a current photo, as well as a brief bio of their life together, including their professions, when they moved to Lubbock, the number of children, grandchildren, and other family members. Please also include the name of the church and city they were mar-ried in, as well as the church they currently attend. Please call our offi ce for more information at (806)792-1212.

Volume 5, Issue 3 March 2011 FREE GRATIS



Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective

¡Si Se Puede!It Can be Done!Lubbock Latinas Prove Itp. 14-15


"Elijio Zapata Paredez"Meet our 2011 Latino Lubbock Cover Contest Winner

On the Cover“Si Se Puede”

Photo ByChristy Martinez-Garcia

On this month's cover we showcase our 2011 Cover Contest winners - in the family/individual category. I believe that everything happens for a reason. Eligio Zapata Paredez utilized the opportunity in an effort to fi nd his family. When he came to my offi ce for his photo shoot, I fi rst took the time to get to know him and interview him. He was humbled by the opportunity, as was I. The fact that he and his wife took the time to submit their entry, and the reason was amazing. You can read more about that reason on page 4. God has a plan and I hope that we can help Eligio in his search.Please note the tie-ins on the cover related to Cesar E. Chavez a great American hero. March 31st is his birthday. And even though the years have passed since the grape and lettuce strikes, in many regards Latinos and immigrants alike are still experiencing the hurdles for equitable civil rights.

AnniversaryTony & Belinda Aguirre 24th as of March 7

Anniversary Eduardo & Maria Quirino,

51st as of March 5th

Anniversary Alex and Delia Reyna

41st as of March 2, 1970

Anniversary Esteban & Gloria Gutierrez, 44th as of March. 18, 1967

Wedding Announcement Casey Dupler & Vicky Andrade, were married Feb. 14, 2011

Anniversary Raymond and Janie Flores

Anniversary Richard and Eva Parras

22nd as of March 18, 1989

50th as of March 25, 1961Raymond and Janie Flores of Lubbock will celebrate 50 years of marriage.Raymond a native of Lubbock and Janie Valdez of Post, met at a dance at the Latin Center in Lubbock. Since they didn't have phones or cars, they com-municated by mail. They married March 25, 1961 in Post, TX at Holy Cross Catholic Church after dating for four years. Today, Janie still treasures her 50-year-old love letters.Raymond and Janie have been retired fi ve years and enjoy traveling. They are the parents of Trina and Martin Lewis of Plainview, TX. Carla and Bill Winslow Bedford, TX and Frank Flores from Austin, TX. They have fi ve grandchildrenThey believe that a recipe for a good and happy marriage includes: Putting God in your life fi rst, having a sense of humor, respect, love, and a lot of pa-tience. Combined with having fun with each other, and with family.Following an anniversary mass at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, the couple will enjoy a dinner hosted by their children.

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CONTENTS

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QuoteMessage from Alex Nogales Page 5Opportunity Page Page 8Tips by Jaime Garcia Page 9 Youth Page Page 13Las Mujeres de Lubbock Page 16-17Memoriam Page 18Faith & Religion Page 19Pete's Barrio Memoir Page 20Texas Sports Report with Mando Reyna Page 21Fotos y requerdos Page 21-24Pico the Gallo Kid’s Page Page 26

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MONTHLY DEADLINENews & Info - 21st Advertising - 23rd

STAFFPublisher/Owner

Christy Martinez-Garcia(806)544-6526

Asst. EditorYouth/joventud/Kid’s Page

Amaris Garcia

Sales ConsultantsBridge Communications

DistributionFrank Garcia, Rosario Smith, Josh Garcia,

Ashley Garcia, Ishmael CONTRIBUTORSBusiness/negocio

Jaime GarciaWellness/Nutrition

Anna-Lisa FingerEn Aquellos Dias

Rosario SmithFaith & Religion

Sal HernandezSports/deportes

Mando ReynaYouth

Destiny MolinaBarrio Memoir

Pete PiñaEl Rinconcito Español

Dr. Comfort PrattIntern

Matthew AdameTristan Holaday

Opinion Pieces Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may email [email protected]. Please include your name, contact number, and subject. *Note: Op-ed pieces are scheduled one to two months ahead.Latino Lubbock Magazine is published monthly, 12 months per year, and distributed usually the fi rst and second day of each month. With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distribu-tions points in Lubbock. Out of town delivery includes Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Idalou, Wolforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefi eld, Brownfi eld, and Levelland. Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, locally owned and operated.

Copyright 2010 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Absolutely no part of this periodical may be reproduced without the consent of Latino Lubbock Magazine. This periodical’s name and logo, and the various concepts, titles and headings therein, are trademarks of Latino Lubbock Magazine.Editor’s Note: The terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” are used interchangeably by the U.S. Census Bureau and by Latino Lubbock throughout this publication to identify persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American, Dominican, and Spanish descent; they may be of any race.

¡Feliz cumpleaños!February BelatedJason Alejandro 2/2Joseph Ybarra & Erica Flores 2/4Adelita Calzadias 2/7Melinda Ybarra 2/17Lesley Martinez 2/22

March Casiano (Casey) Gonzales 3/2Noe Brito 3/2Donna Flores 3/2Julia Casas 3/3Jacob Hernandez 3/3Andrew Castilleja 3/3Jessica Diaz 3/4Jesse G Flores (KC OLG) 3/4Victor Olivarez 3/6Patricia Ybarra 3/6Josie Sulaica 3/7George Sulaica 3/7Marcus Garza 3/7Victoria Loera Esquibel 3/7Kevin Bustillos 3/8Julian Escamilla 3/8Leticia L. De Larrosa 3/8Frances Gonzales 3/9Destiny Alvarado 3/9Guadalupe Cruz (KC OLG) 3/9 Joshua Garcia 3/10Michael A. De Larrosa 3/12Fr. Omar Quezada (KC OLG) 3/12Antonio Calzadias 3/12Paul Olivarez 3/13Gabrielle Solia Castillo 3/13

Ronnie Montez 3/13Liliana Mendez 3/15Juanita Esquivel 3/15Anastasia Noel Luna 3/15Jessica M. Casarez 3/15Minga Gaytan 3/16Lillie Martinez 3/17Shirley Rena 3/17Marky Calzadias 3/17Guadalupe V. Carrillo (KC OLG) 3/17Jaramya Montez 3/17 Amanda Hernandez 3/18Joe J. Martínez (KC OLG) 3/19Josephine Lovato 3/19David Castro 3/20Juan Carlos Flores 3/20Margie Olivarez 3/21Freddy Montez 3/21Myah Marie Santoyo 3/22Alicia Alvarez 3/23Josie Fernandez 3/24Juan Gabriel Castillo 3/24Carlos Casarez 3/24Jose J. Martinez 3/25Mary Alvarez 3/25Jayden Brody Cavazos 3/25Elías Ghandour (KC OLG) 3/26Ian Matheis DeAnda 3/27Cydnie Fernandez 3/27Daniel Bocanegra 3/27Renee Gonzales-Davis 3/28SanJuanita Valenciano 3/28Elizabeth Singleterry 3/30

March

Alíviate pronto.. . Get well soonOur Prayers are with you

Johnny Mart inezMary ToddLucia LiraAva Glor ia

Hortensia CisnerosLi l ly Carr i l lo

Danny FernandezFloyd Sal inasRuben FloresJimmy UriveSylvia Ort iz

Cel ia Sanchez

Birthdays, anniversaries, and announcements Email your news and info to [email protected]

Guadalupe UriveJul ia Garcia

Frank E. LaraMil ton Arredondo Sr.

Emma SanchezJuan Ramirez

Latino Lubbock Magazine's Mission Statement:

"Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity,

professionalism, cultural understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that

they can take pride in; and, the community a tool for better understanding and creating dialogue."

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

Daniel HernandezIntern who saved Congresswoman Gabby Gifford, after the AZ shooting

Dicho "E l que por su gus to cor re , nunca se cansa. "

"Who fo r h is p leasure runs , never t i res . " Meaning that when you do something for pleasure, it is not tiring.

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Happy Birthday!

The 12th AnnualCésar E. Chávez March & Celebration

For additional information please call (806) 797-7233, 544-6526or email [email protected]

SaturdayMarch 26, 20111 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Presented by the César E. Chávez

Commemoration Committee

Join Us!Jose J. Martinez

March 25thDad, Of all the men in the whole wide world, whose praises are sung out loud, there is no man whom we respect more, or of whom we are more proud.Throughout the years, you’ve worked so hard to provide us a happy life; you’ve been there to help and give advice, and even when we gave you trouble you managed to be nice. That is why on this day each year, we pray all your wishes come true; Today we celebrate your life. So Daddy, Happy Birthday and may God continued blessings to you.

Love,Your children - Christy, Cindy, JoAnn, Monica, Joey, and Roman

As well as your grandchildren, son-in-law Frank, and the rest of your family and friends

Marina Garcia - March 8thMarina, You are such a special lady. We are so proud of your achievements and your zest for life! May God bless you on your birthday and everyday.

Love,Mary Lou Garcia,

Monique, Amy & Family

Michel Piseno - March 10thAs you celebrate 21 years remember the words of Abraham Lin-coln, "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."So enjoy and live life. Happy 21st!Love,Your Mom Suzy, Mary Lou Garcia, Alaydra, Hurricane & the Family

• People’s Honor March begins at Cesar E. Chavez Drive & University• Presentation of the 2011 “Spirit of César E. Chávez” Award• Marcha will end at Cavazos Middle School at 210 N. University.• Voter registration drive• 2011 Theme: "It Starts with Education"

2011 Grand Marshall - Miguel TorresSpirit of Cesar Chavez Awards

Honoring College Student Groups

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When I moved back to Lubbock from Washington, D.C. many family and friends told me “God has a reason”,

or “There’s a reason for everything.” Two months later my husband was promoted to a job in Tucson, AZ. While our main home was in Lubbock, we

commuted between Lubbock and Tucson for almost three years. During this time I got to explore my interest in photography as well as experience a progressive city like Tucson that prides itself on its history and tradition, and, its barrios and diverse people. It is also the hometown of Lalo Guerrero, deemed the father of Chicano music. In this city I got to meet my good friends Dolores Huerta, civil rights

leader, and Richard Chavez the brother of Cesar E. Chavez.One evening, as we prepared to make our weekly drive back to Lub-

bock, a musical tribute to Guerrero came on the radio. His songs made me laugh and gave me pride. One song brought tears to my eyes – “Bar-rio Viejo,” which poignantly addresses aging and facing up to change. This song prompted me to want to do something for my aging Latino community in Lubbock, and help to bring attention to the barrios that I grew up in. Mostly, to make Hispanic youth aware of the contributions made by Latinos to Lubbock, and, so they too could take pride in their rich Latino roots, and be prompted to sustain and carve a place for our Latino traditions into their future. March is signifi cant in many ways. This is the month that we cel-

ebrate Women's History. I am proud to showcase the many women who I have seen or heard of their commitment and contribution. There are so many achievements, and so many more women, but it is just a small tribute to let make Lubbock aware that we too are making history. We are experiencing many changes in our community, state and

nationally. This is the time that Latinos must step up and be heard, whether it be through registering to vote and voting, to assuring that your children are happy, healthy and achieving an education. It takes all and every effort for us to be successful as a community and as Hispanics today. As we face up to change, I would be remiss if I did not encourage our

Latino community to register to VOTE. As the fastest-growing demo-graphic group, Hispanics have already shown the power of their vote in primary races across the country. This new alliance will signifi cantly increase the resources and capacity available for Latino voter empow-erment, leadership training, and civic engagement. Increasing Hispanic participation in the electoral process is critical for Lubbock Hispanics to improve opportunities and open doors for our children. Therefore, I urge you to register and then VOTE. On that note, please note that the Hometown Hero section is below. I

wanted to bring attention to our soldiers who continue to make sacri-fi ces for our freedom. Please pray for all soldiers and for our country, as well as for peace around the world.Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to highlighting the nu-

merous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you to those who support our publication. We now have 100,000 readers monthly.Please continue to support our advertisers who help make it possible

to keep our publication free. Thank you for your support and May God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo en Pascua y siempre!

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

Word From the Publisher

CHILDCARE SERVICESChild Development Center: 6 weeks to 5 yearsHead Start: 3- to 5-year-oldsYW-CAre After-School: preK to 5th gradeLISD Early Release Days: preK to 5th gradeMini and Summer Camps: preK to 5th gradeSpecial Needs: ages 4 to 17

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THE LEGACY EVENT CENTERCeremonies: weddings, receptionsGalas: quinceañeras, dinnersBusiness Events: meetings, parties,

trainings, luncheonsPerformances: concerts, theatrical

showsArts: First Friday Art Trail

Recycle SitesSouthside

Recycling Center, located at 1631

84th Street

Northside Recycling Center,

located at 208 Municipal Drive.

The City’s four recycling stations:

Lowe's 26th Street & Canton Ave.

United Market Street

50th St. & Indiana Ave.

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2011 Contest Cover Winner hopes to Reconnect with long lost family membersBY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

Eligio Zapata Paredez, 84, is the winner of the 2011 Individual/

Family Latino Lubbock Magazine Cover Contest!Paredez was excited to win, in part

because he is searching for descen-dants of his family. He was born in Angleton, TX and was baptized in Carrizo Springs.He said that with age his memory

has been impacted. Nevertheless, one thing that remains clear is the memory of his beautiful mother whom he described as simple, lov-ing, and patient.He reflected on his childhood and

said that as a boy he was curious and a little mischievous. Once he put his foot into the fire as a dare. His moth-er had to care and cure him because they had no access ore money for doctors or medical services. "Era muy travieso, "he said laugh-

ing and slightly proud of his misbe-

havior. At 14, he begin to take-off on his

own. He just got it in his will to trav-el and move. He lived in Corpus Christi, Rob-

stown, San Antonio and eventually moved to Lubbock to work. At 17, he became a migrant worker. Eligio said that he has worked all

his life. Among his jobs he sewed bags of cotton seed at the cotton oil mill, which he said he had to com-plete at least 500 per day. He married two times. In 2002, he

met his second wife, and in 2004 he married her. He said kiddingly that he picked a younger woman "so she could keep up with him." He also added that he was alone for 10 years and didn't like it. "No me gustaba estar solo," dijo

Paredez.On that note, he reinforced that his

lack of mobility was why he started losing touch with his family. He further expressed that as he

grew older, so did his desire to find them."Creo que mi tiempo en la tierra

es limitado, así que quiero comuni-carme con ellos una vez más... antes de morir," he concluded.Eligio is beginning to forget much

of the past. He remembers that his first wife's name was Elena. His daughter's name was Hortencia Her-nandez. He recalls having family members in Robstown and one that moved to California. He recalled a brother named Trinidad Villa and Valentine Paredez; two sisters - one named Aurora Martinez. And nephews - Jose Paredez, Pedro and Domingo. He also believes that he has family members in Levelland, Big Spring, Abilene, Midland and Odessa. Editor's Note: If you believe that you may be related to Eligio, or know anyone that might know his relatives, please contact him at (806) 544-4242. He is bilingual.

BASIC TRAININGFabian Perez, son of Vincent and Julia Perez of Lubbock, graduated Feb.4, 2011 from Airborne School Training in Ft. Benning. GA. He completed Basic Training in Ft. Jackson, GA, then AIT in Ft. Lee, VA.

DEPLOYMENT Gunnery Sergeant Don Jacob Hernandez en-listed in the USMC July 1997 to present. He de-ployed to OIF 2004, to OIF 2005, and deployed in

support of OEF 2007. Currently Hernandez is with 1stBn 1st Marines and will deploy again in March 2011.

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Don’t forget to include your name, address, and contact phone number. Mailed letters must be signed. Please note that unsigned letters will not be published. Letters are limited to 100 words. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Submissions may be edited for clarity or space consideration. Let-ters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock.

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Community UpdateOUTBACK BOYS & GIRLS CLUB DINNER will take place on Thursday, March 3rd at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Tommy Tuberville will serve as keynote speaker. A silent and live auction will be held. 1:30 p.m. The tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by calling 792-2880.

22ND ANNUAL MAYORS’ BEANS AND CORNBREAD LUNCHEON will take place on Friday, March 4 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. As usual, the fundraiser is hosted by area mayors from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The luncheon continues to be the largest fundraiser of the year for Hospice of Lubbock. Luncheon tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door or by calling Hospice of Lub-bock, 806.795.2751.

12TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION benefi tting Lubbock Meals on Wheels will take place on Tues-day, March 8, 2011 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. This spectacular event will in-clude over thirty-fi ve food booths, live jazz music, a large silent auction, cash bars, plus a variety of activities and prizes. Event tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and can be purchased in advance at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, any Select-A-Seat location or for $35 at the door. For more information, call 792-7971.

SIGMA DELTA PI THIRD ANNUAL FORUM ON PEACE AND SECU-RITY will focus on "The Effects of the Current Unrest in the Arab World on Global Peace and Security," Monday, March 21st, from 5:30 to 7 pm, at the Texas Tech Edu-cation Building RM 001. The moderator will be Ambassador Tibor Nagy, Vice Provost for International Affairs. A reception will fol-low. To RSVP please contact Dr. Comfort Pratt, at [email protected].

2011 STAND UP FOR KIDS sponsored by the Children's Advocacy Center(CAC) of the South Plains, Inc. of Lubbock will be held April 2, 2011 at Miller Park from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Please join and Stand Up for the Kids who are being abused across the South Plains. Call the CAC offi ce for information on how you, your family, your organization, or business can become involved at (806)740-0251.

33RD ANNUAL LUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL will take place April 8-10 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Ap-plications for performers, food vendors, nonprofi t arts organizations, as well as for the Young Artists & Young Writers Competi-tions, are available by calling 744-2787 or simply by checking out the website at www.lubbockarts.org.

2011 BLUE RIBBON RALLY CAR & BIKE SHOW by the Family Guidance & Outreach Center of Lubbock, will be held in Lubbock's historic Depot Entertainment District on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The day's events include a classic car and custom motorcycle show with multiple vendors, live music, a chil-dren's area, a motorcycle fun run, and a drawing for a new 2011 Harley-Davidson Deluxe motorcycle. The Blue Ribbon Rally is free and open to the public. For more info contact person: Ami E. Hill-Rendon at 806-747-5577, or visit www.blueribbonrally.com

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The National Latino Media Coun-cil (NLMC) issued its annual

report cards last month grading the four major television networks on their efforts to diversify employment in front and behind the camera. At that time, I noted that while the net-works improved upon their efforts to bring more Asian Pacifi c Americans and African Americans into the fold, their efforts to include Latinos de-creased signifi cantly. Indeed, ABC, NBC and Fox all received "D"s or "F"s in at least one out of the eight categories evaluated.The fi rst decade of this century was

a turbulent one for American Lati-nos. As the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) and other civil rights groups strove to improve the image of American Latinos as por-trayed in the media, countless others took toward defaming and disparag-ing us. NHMC witnessed a violent surge in anti-Latino hate speech mid-decade after the historic immigration marches, followed by an FBI-docu-mented 40% increase in hate crimes against Latinos. I wish I could tell you that things

will be better in 2011, but they won't. Anti-Latino measures are spring-ing up all over the country, many of them based on the fear-mongering and misinformation that has become all too common on mainstream me-dia, pushed by some supposed jour-nalists, extremist commentators and

even politicians.At this time, it is more

important than ever that we as a community be empowered to share our own stories fairly and ac-curately, that people out-side of the Latino com-munity be exposed to our rich diversity and signifi -cant contributions to this country. Without this exposure, Latinos remain in the shadows as second class citizens, instead of real individuals with feelings, values and aspirations.Yet, at this important crossroads,

the TV networks are failing us. As the 2010 census numbers come out, we learn that Latinos are the fastest-growing population in the country, yet our numbers in front and back of the camera are dropping. This makes no sense. Insofar as broadcasters are public trustees and supposedly smart business people, this is short-sighted, at best.And as our elected offi cials and

appointed regulators charged with examining, evaluating and adapt-ing media and telecommunications policies carry on their duties in 2011, the failure of inclusion at the TV net-works should and will be factored into their analyses.Congresswoman Maxine Waters

(D-CA) has already pointed to the

Holding TV Networks Accountable to the Latino Community

NLMC TV network report cards in her evaluation of whether Comcast, the na-tion's largest cable provid-er, should be permitted to merge with NBC-Univer-sal. In a letter to FCC Chair-man Julius Genachowski, Congresswoman Waters requested that Comcast fi le the Memoranda of Un-derstanding it signed with Asian Pacifi c American, African American and La-tino groups as amendments

to its merger application and make the MOUs enforceable. The Con-gresswoman cited the report cards as grounds that Comcast must be close-ly monitored. We at NHMC agree that Comcast must be monitored to ensure that it is fulfi lling its promises to diversify its ranks. We will be a part of this process,

building off the experience we have in monitoring the television networks. However, the Comcast-NBCU merger is not the only media policy issue to which the report cards are relevant.This year the FCC will be under-

taking a number of issues that could impact television diversity and me-dia diversity on the whole. It will complete its quadrennial review of its broadcast media ownership rules - rules that, if weakened, could seri-ously diminish the diversity of pro-

grams that we see over broadcast television. In addition, the FCC will have an op-

portunity to decide whether or not to collect EEO - equal employment op-portunity - and ownership data from broadcasters, and whether to make that information publicly available so that we can hold our local broadcast-ers accountable in our communities. And, perhaps most importantly, in just a few weeks the FCC will ap-proach its second anniversary of fail-ing to act upon NHMC's petition for inquiry on hate speech in media; hate speech, unfortunately, is a common practice that could be less common if we had more than a meager num-ber of ethnically diverse individuals owning broadcast stations.Very often, policymakers are uncon-

nected to how the policies they create impact the people. It is NHMC's job to remind them. So in 2011, we hope that the facts on the ground are con-sidered, the report cards being one of them. Congratulations to Congress-woman Waters for being one of the fi rst to do so. ALEX NOGALES is President and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) that serves as secretariat of the National Latino Media Council, a coalition of leading national Hispanic organizations, which was instrumental in the signing of Memorandums of Understanding with NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox in 2000 and issues annual reports on progress being made to include La-tinos in their operations.

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LOVE IT!I love it when I see your Latino Lubbock Magazine "greeting" me each time I land at the LBK airport to see mom and dad! Long Live your magazine! Can't wait to pick up your latest copy the next time I visit LBK.

Irene Ruth Ramonez

ONLINE POSTINGSAll that is to say Thank You for your monthly editions, but also for on-line postings, such as yesterday's cautionary advice about the extreme cold weather about to hit Lubbock, and this (early!) morning news about can-cellations and delays for area schools.

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BEAUTIFUL WORDSThanks so very much for the beauti-ful Valentine words on the front page of Latino Lubbock. The quotation from 1 Corinthians on the subject of "love" could not be better expressed. I enjoy your magazine and appreciate your ef-forts on behalf of the Latino community.

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GREAT JOBWhat a great cover. Love it and Great job!

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DISRESPECTING OUR PASTThe new "Tent City" on the corner of Broad-way and Ave. Q is an embarrassment to Lubbock. And one night as we drove by, one of the homeless tenants was peeing on the monument dedicated to those who died during the 1970 tornado - more than half of which were Hispanic because our barrio was the hardest hit.It really makes me mad that the city council approved this spot and is dis-respecting us yet again!

Mary

NO PITYSorry, I just don't have pity for Victor Hernandez for not paying his taxes. He has a good career and makes good money. I'm a single mother rais-ing three kids on my own - still waiting for back child support payments - yet, I pay my taxes! So if I can do it, you better believe he should be able to do it with his good incomes. Just saying.

Miranda Ramos

¡QUÉ VERGÜENZA!Councilman Victor Hernandez what are you doing? ¡Qué vergüenza! You are em-barrassing your Dist. 1 residents. Pay your taxes or resign and go learn how to take care of your personal business.

You know me,Juan "In a Million"

WE'RE BEHIND YOUVictor, it is a pity what this city council has done to you. It is obvious that you are being attacked! Don't worry we are behind you. We'll keep praying for you.

Ramon

MEMORIES STIRREDThe memories that you stirred from the Feb. cover and the loteria game were very nice. My family played when we were kids. We each had our favorite card. We used frijoles and dried corn to put on the picture that was called. Thanks for bringing back some good memories. God Bless Latino Lubbock.

Lupe Martinez

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Politics/ la politica

Hispanics account for two-thirds of Texas' growth over the past

decade and now make up 38 percent of the state's total population, new U.S. Census figures show.Non-Hispanic whites dropped to

45.3 percent and blacks make up 11.5 percent of Texas's population.The detailed demographic data will

be used to redraw boundaries for Congress and the Legislature. Texas is getting four new Congressional seats, more than any other state, and Hispanic leaders say more Latino-dominated seats should be drawn as part of the redistricting process.Former U.S. Census Director and

longtime Texas demographer Steve Murdock said the figures for the num-

Victor Hernandez awaits D.A decision to determine his seat on City Council

ber of non-Hispanic whites came in below previous estimates. Minority groups accounted for more than 80 percent of the 4.3 million increase in the state's population."The Hispanic growth has been

even larger than we anticipated," Murdock said.Texas grew by more than 20 per-

cent over the last decade, more than twice the national rate of 9.7 per-cent. The state's population stands at 25.1 million. Though the state's total population grew by more than any other state, Nevada, which saw its population rise by more than a third, grew the fastest. Michigan is the only state that lost population in the past decade.When it comes to added strength in

Congress, Texas is in a league by it-self. Because the seats go where the people are, the southwest is gaining influence in the U.S. House of Rep-resentatives, and Texas is adding more than any other state.Texas already had the largest Re-

publican delegation in Congress, holding 20 of the state's 32 seats. In the 2010 elections, the party picked up another three seats, two of them in heavily Latino districts in South Texas. With all the new growth, Texas will now have 36 seats and 38 presidential electoral votes.Steve Murdock will be provide an

exclusive op-ed for Latino Lubbock Magazine readers in the April issue, which will be on stands the 1st.

Lbk Tejano Democrats to host statewide chair, Gonzalo Barrientos

President Obama released his bud-

get for fiscal year 2012. The Presi-dent’s budget begins a process on Capitol Hill that NCLR (Na-tional Council of La Raza) hopes will be a serious and thought-ful approach to deal-ing with our budget deficits today, while maintaining our na-tion’s competitive-ness in the future.The following is a

statement from Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR:“Like all Ameri-

cans, Latinos are concerned with the increasing deficit and are looking to lawmakers to devel-op real solutions to prevent our nation’s children from shoul-dering tomorrow’s debt. In the midst of this economic crisis, there is no doubt that lawmakers must ap-prove measures that address our nation’s

deficits and debt. Latinos share the president’s interest in maintaining America’s competitive edge and view the federal government’s in-vestments in Latinos as a key element to achieving that important goal. The president’s budget includes critical savings measures that should be part of a comprehensive policy to prevent our children from bearing the burden of mounting debt. However, it does not adequately address the causes of today’s significant debt, such as tax measures that have depleted our trea-sury over the last decade.“Though the plan includes in-

creased funding in many areas that are important to Latinos, such as strong support for workers’ rights and increased funding for programs that promote citizenship, it falls short in others. We are disappointed with the administration’s effective elimi-nation of programs that support stu-dent success—including the William F. Goodling Even Start Program—and that the proposal only provides marginal funding for academic pro-grams that serve English language learners.“Lawmakers must also continue

to invest in foreclosure prevention programs. The proposed cuts would undo our progress toward recov-ery. Rescue scams remain rampant, particularly among communities of

color. More than one million Lati-no homeowners are at risk of los-ing their homes or have already lost their homes to foreclosure. More funding will allow hous-ing counseling programs to continue helping families with fore-closure prevention, rental, and finan-cial counseling that contributes to a successful recovery.“The president’s budget blueprint is

a better approach than what is under discussion in the House of Represen-tatives this week. For one, the presi-dent’s plan recognizes that while we must balance our budget, we must also invest in making our country stronger and more globally competi-tive. The plan being considered in the House of Representatives, in con-trast, fails to demonstrate a strategy to achieve serious deficit reduction, presents no rationale for specific bud-get cuts, and risks weakening Ameri-can competitiveness. The president’s plan is a good starting point for Con-gress, and NCLR looks forward to working with lawmakers to develop a federal budget that ensures a stable future for our country.”

NCLR urges Congress to invest in the Latino community to strengthen nation’s recovery

Charter Organizational Meet-ing of the Tejano Democrats

will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 9 a.m. , to formalize the organi-zation as well as to elect officers. The featured guest speaker will be former Texas State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos.Former State Senator Barrientos

represented Senatorial District 14, mostly composed of Travis County and part of Hays County, from 1985 to 2007. He was also a member of the Texas House of Representatives

from Austin from 1975 to 1985.Senator Bar-

rientos is cur-rently chair of the statewide Tejano Democrats organi-zation. Barrientos worked as a com-munity organizer for the National Urban League; as program officer for VISTA/Peace Corps; and as a trainer for the Lead-ership Institute for Community De-velopment in Washington, D.C.

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Women in Leadership

Gov. Perry Appoints Rodriguez to Texas Violent Gang Task Force

Gov. Rick Perry has

appointed Rodney Rodriguez of Lub-bock to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for a term to expire at the pleasure of the governor. The task force establishes

strategic partnerships between vari-ous state, federal and local law en-forcement and correctional agencies in order to provide timely access to gang activity information.Rodriguez is an investigator at the

Lubbock County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. He is statewide training coordinator for the Texas Gang Investigators Association, and a member of the California Gang Investigators Association, Texas Jail Association, and Texas District and County Attorney’s Association. He is also a board member of the United Way’s Parenting Cottage of Lub-bock and Lubbock Women’s Protec-tive Services, and a volunteer of the Youth Corps of Lubbock. Rodriguez is a certified Master

Peace Officer and a graduate of the South Plains Association of Govern-ments Peace Officer Academy. Texas sees major Hispanic growth,

becomes more ethnically and racially diverse

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

Lubbock City Council voted 6 to 1 in favor of letting the District

Attorney (DA) decide if Councilman Victor Hernandez can continue to serve on the City Council, at a spe-cial meeting called by Mayor Tom Martin, saying the City Charter for-bids employees and elected officials from being indebted to the City.Lubbock’s charter does not allow

city officials or employees to be in-debted to the city. Hernandez owed more than $10,000 in property taxes,

including more than $1,000 to Lub-bock. Hernandez did however pay his

back taxes prior to the meeting. He said he was on a payment plan and did not believe he had violated the charter. He took out a loan to pay in full.Until the DA's decision, Council-

man Hernandez will continue to vote and keep his seat as Lubbock’s City Council seeks guidance from state legal authorities to keep his elected office.According to officials, DA Matt

Powell takes no action then it's the same as a decision in favor of Hernan-dez.“Maybe I lost this

round but there’s plenty more ahead of us,” said Hernan-dez as he addressed council and the audience.Editor's Note: In recent weeks Hernan-dez has forwarded a number of emails, letters and records of calls from support-ers.


Unauthorized Immigrant PopulationEstimates cover total population, births and labor force

As of March 2010, 11.2 million unauthorized immigrants were

living in the United States, virtu-ally unchanged from a year earlier,

according to new estimates from the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center. This stability in 2010 follows a two-year decline from the peak of 12 million in 2007 to 11.1 million in 2009 that was the first significant reversal in a two-decade pattern of growth. Un-authorized immigrants were 3.7% of the nation's population in 2010.The number of unauthorized im-

migrants in the nation's workforce, 8 million in March 2010, also did not differ from the Pew Hispanic Center estimate for 2009. As with the popu-lation total, the number of unauthor-ized immigrants in the labor force had decreased in 2009 from its peak of 8.4 million in 2007. They made up

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A Latino Activist Immigration workshop, was held on Febru-

ary 12th. The four hour workshop was designed to inform community activists involved with the Latino and immigration issues on impor-tant anti-immigrant legislation be-ing considered at state and national levels. It covered political party's positions

at the national, state, and local levels. It also addressed the negative Texas legislative bills directed at Hispanics in general, and more specifically im-migrants and their families. The participants also viewed vid-

eos that demonstrated the negative attack on Hispanics, anti-Latino sen-timent, as well as the impact these issues are having on the Latino and Immigrant communities statewide, and nationally. There were approximately 30

guests in attendance at the work-

shop. They also had guest speakers from Texas Tech. Verbal testimony was also given, regarding some La-tino residents who claimed that they had been profiled by local law en-forcement. "We hope to continue with plans

to go out into our surrounding com-munities, and the Lubbock area, with accurate information regarding these issues and the negative impact they're already having on our civil rights," said organizer Miguel Tor-res of TSEU Region III. He said that some of the partici-

pants also discussed plans on how to counter some of these negative is-sues, as well as made plans to attend a march and rally held in Austin on February 22nd, that would allow for some lobbying with state legislators. "Most participants felt like we had

a very productive workshop," he added.

Local Group holds Latino Activist and Immigration Workshop

5.2% of the labor force.The number of children born to at

least one unauthorized-immigrant parent in 2009 was 350,000 and

they made up 8% of all U.S. births, essentially the same as a year earlier. An analysis of the year of entry of un-authorized immigrants who became parents in 2009 in-dicates that 61% arrived in the U.S. before 2004, 30% arrived from 2004 to 2007, and 9% arrived from 2008 to 2010.Other key points from the

new report include:• The decline in the popula-

tion of unauthorized immi-grants from its peak in 2007 appears due mainly to a de-

crease in the number from Mexico, which went down to 6.5 million in 2010 from 7 million in 2007. Mexi-cans remain the largest group of un-authorized immigrants, accounting for 58% of the total.• The number of unauthorized im-

migrants decreased from 2007 to 2010 in Colorado, Florida, New York and Virginia. The combined popula-tion in three contiguous Mountain West states-Arizona, Nevada and Utah-also declined.• In contrast to the national trend,

the combined unauthorized immi-grant population in three contigu-ous West South Central states-Lou-isiana, Oklahoma and Texas-grew from 2007 to 2010.

• Although the number of unauthor-ized immigrants in the U.S. is below 2007 levels, it has tripled since 1990, when it was 3.5 million and grown by a third since 2000, when it was 8.4 million.The estimates are based on data

from the U.S. Census Bureau's Cur-rent Population Survey, augmented with the Pew Hispanic Center's anal-ysis of the demographic characteris-tics of the unauthorized immigrant population using a "residual estima-tion methodology." Although the estimates indicate

trends in the size and composition of the unauthorized-immigrant popula-tion, they are not designed to answer the question of why these changes occurred. There are many possible factors. The deep recession that be-gan in the U.S. economy officially ended in 2009, but recovery has been slow to take hold and unemployment remains high. Immigration flows have tended to decrease in previous periods of economic distress. The period covered by this analy-

sis also has been accompanied by changes in the level of immigration enforcement and in enforcement strategies, not only by the federal government but also at state and local levels. Immigration also is subject to pressure by demographic and economic conditions in sending countries. This analysis does not at-tempt to quantify the relative impact of these forces on levels of unauthor-ized immigration.

Roberto " B ob -

by" Sanchez was named the recipient of the 2011 Mark Beck Humanitar-ian Award at the local South Plains EMS con-ference last month. "It was a

surprise to me, everyone kept it a se-cret," said Sanchez.He was nominated by regional lo-

cal health care providers as well as AeroCare’s flight personnel. The Mark Beck Humanitarian

Award honors an individual who

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COMPUTER CLASSES Now avail-able for seniors, adults, and children at the Maggie Trejo Super Center. Classes include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Begin-ning Computer Classes. For more informa-tion call (806) 767-2705.

COMPUTER CLASSES AT PAT-TERSON BRANCH LIBRARY, 1836 Parkway Drive, for adults on Tuesday eve-nings and Thursday mornings. The Tues-day and Thursday classes will cover the same material—choose the time that fits your schedule. For more information call (806) 767-3300.

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

FREE LITERACY PROGRAM offers assistance with reading, GED preparation, and English as a second language classes. Programs for individuals with a learning dis-ability 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 LAN-GUAGE CLASSES Registration for free English as a second language (ESL) classes for adults are available on site at class locations, or by calling (806) 775-3636, or in person at the Literacy Lubbock office in the Mahon Library.

CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SE-GUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lub-bock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la co-munidad. Todos los adultos están bienveni-do en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636.

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Bobby Sanchez receives Mark Beck Humanitarian Award

exhibit acts of kindness, generosity and/or heroism, and who is commit-ted to EMS and his/her community. Bobby became interested in be-

coming a paramedic after his mother shared an ad for a class. Upon grad-uating from Lubbock High in 1987, he attended Texas Tech for the Para-medic Program. He has been working for AeroCare

for 14 years, and flying helicopters for 16 years. He is married to Nohe-mia, and also has three step children and two granddaughters. "This award is so humbling, I feel

blessed, I love my job, I love help-ing my community, and I love help-ing the surrounding communities as well."Congratulations Bobby from La-

tino Lubbock Magazine!

Tips for Apply ing for Student Financial AidIt's probably the first test for many

going off to col-lege, and they take it without setting foot inside a classroom. Unfortunately for some, they don't al-ways get an A.The "test" is filling

out The Free Ap-plication for Fed-eral Student Aid, or FAFSA. Getting an A means complet-ing it without mis-takes, omissions, and within all the deadlines.Here are some easy tips:Don't Pay Someone to Help You Fill

it Out. The first thing students should know is that there is no charge to apply when filling out the FAFSA. There is no need to get help because the application is easy to fill out.Apply as Soon as You Can. A stu-

dent can complete and send the ap-plication starting in January each year if he or she wants to enroll that fall. For example, if someone is ap-plying for Federal student aid for the 2011-2012 school year, then the ap-plication can be sent starting in Janu-ary 2011.Students should pay special atten-

tion to deadlines because they can vary. There are federal and state deadlines, and schools might have their own deadlines.There's one other important reason

to apply early: Some financial aid is limited.There are private schools that esti-

mate the amount of financial aid they will offer to their students based on the FAFSA. Students who apply later in the process might run the risk of money running out for some of these schools.Fill Out the Application OnlineAbout 95% of students fill out the

application online, and there are sev-eral advantages for doing so:• Fewer mis-

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the applicant. As a result, some ap-plicants end up answering only 54 of the 100 questions.• It's quicker: you can save time and

money compared to filling out the application and sending it via tradi-tional mail.• Access to help: students with ques-

tions can access the live chat session, e-mail experts or call a helpline.Read the Application Before Send-

ing ItWhile the online application will

tell you if you forgot to fill something out, it won't tell you if you made a mistake such as writing down incor-rect information. Some of the most common mistakes include writing the wrong date of birth or Social Se-curity number.Applicants should carefully review

the application before submitting it.All Students Should Apply for Stu-

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aid regardless of their financial situ-ation because that might suddenly change. So it's better to apply and see whether there is any financial aid available for them.

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Many employers are not familiar with documentation required when hiring an employee. Not having these records could expose them to

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Property taxes are a responsibility that most property owners must

comply with, yet it’s a law many do not always understand. Why do we pay taxes, according to the State of Texas website property taxes “are the largest funding source for local services in Texas” including public schools, streets, and police and fire departments. The system of property tax goes

through four steps: 1) property valu-ation; 2) a protest period; 3) tax rate adoption; and 4) tax collection. Prop-

erty valuation is done by your local appraisal district, headed by a chief appraiser. The appraisal district bas-es valuation of property largely on the budget needs of the community’s public services. After valuation and appraisals are proposed, citizens may appeal to an appraisal review board with any protests or concerns regard-ing the new tax rates. After several months of review, rates are finalized and payment required. For detailed information about

property taxes, including your tax rights visit www.lubbockcad.org or call the Lubbock Appraisal District at (806)762-5000.

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Women-owned small businesses can be-

gin taking steps to par-ticipate in a new federal contracting program on Friday, Feb. 4, the U.S. Small Business Adminis-tration announced today. The new Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program will be fully implemented over the next several months, with the fi rst contracts expected to be awarded by the fourth quarter of fi s-cal year 2011.The WOSB Federal Contract Pro-

gram will provide greater access to federal contracting opportunities for WOSBs and economically-dis-advantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs). The Pro-gram allows contracting offi cers, for the fi rst time, to set aside specifi c contracts for certifi ed WOSBs and EDWOSBs and will help federal agencies achieve the existing statu-tory goal of fi ve percent of federal contracting dollars being awarded to WOSBs.During the ramp up period over

the next several months, SBA is en-couraging small business owners to review program requirements and ensure their required documents are uploaded to the repository. WOSBs also will need to update their status in the Central Contractor Registra-tion (CCR) and the Online Representa-

tion and Certifi cation Application (ORCA) to indicate to contracting

offi cers that they are eli-gible to participate. The General Services Ad-ministration is currently updating these systems and they are expected to be completed in April, 2011.

To qualify as a WOSB, a fi rm must be at least fi fty-one percent owned and controlled by one or more wom-en, and primarily managed by one or more women. The women must be U.S. citizens and the fi rm must be considered small according to SBA size standards. To be deemed “eco-nomically disadvantaged”, a fi rm’s owners must meet specifi c fi nancial requirements set forth in the pro-gram regulations. The WOSB Program identifi es

eighty-three four-digit North Ameri-can Industry Classifi cation Systems (NAICS) codes where WOSBs are underrepresented or substantially underrepresented. Contracting offi cers may set aside contracts in these industries if the contract can be awarded at a fair and reasonable price, the contracting offi cer has a reasonable expectation that two or more WOSBs or EDWOSBs will submit offers for the contract and the anticipated contract price is not greater than $5 million for manufac-turing contracts and $3 million for other contracts. For more information on the Wom-

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¡Vive tu Vida! Get up get moving!

BY ANNA-LISA FINGER , MS, RD, LDNFOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Chia is not just

s o m e t h i n g that sprouts from your favorite in-animate pets. It turns out that the tiny edible seeds that give rise to Chia pets were nourish-ing our Ma-yan and Aztec ancestors over

3000 years ago. There are a number of reasons to

cherish these little gems! First, they come from the “Salvia Hispanica” plant. In other words, they’re His-panic. What’s not to like?!Secondly, this unassuming little

seed is anything but unassuming! It is packed with antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids, protein, fi ber, mag-nesium, calcium and iron. It rivals fl axseeds in the amount of omega 3 fats, but does not need to be ground

up to be absorbed by the body like fl axseeds do. Also, they don’t have to be refrigerated.Thirdly, its cousin Salba may be

helpful in reducing your systolic blood pressure, which is a heart dis-ease risk factor in diabetics. “Systol-ic” is the higher number of the two numbers given in a blood pressure reading; the ideal blood pressure is 120/80.But despite media claims, they

CANNOT help you lose weight by suppressing your appetite. In other words, Chia for weight loss NO, for awesome nutritional benefi ts YES!How do you use these little seeds:You can make yourself a drink or

“Chia Fresca” by mixing them into some cold water, lemon and a sweet-ener such as honey or sugar. Or you can sprinkle them into your oatmeal, cereal or yogurt. If you don’t like the taste or crunch, you can grind them up and bake them into your favorite muffi ns. If you like trying new things and

you are tired of using the same ole fl axseeds, give Chia seeds a try. They can be a nutritious addition to your meals.

Healthy Habits: ChiaNo for weight loss, yes for nutrition

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How we approach nutrition is of-ten the product of our upbring-

ing and sometimes that is not a good thing. The Hispanic community consistently has higher-than-average obesity rates, which increase the risk for many diseases. Don’t lose your battle with the bulge.Save Calories by substituting small

decisions made at the grocery store, in front of the fridge, and in a res-taurant can make a big difference in your health.Nutrition experts say that simple

substitutions in your diet can sub-tract thousands of calories and help prevent high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes.Microwaving instead of frying

plantains, for example, can eliminate 120 calories a piece plus cholesterol-raising fats. Switching from regular to light beer cuts a quarter of the calories.But don’t equate substitution with

deprivation, says Denver dietitian Malena Perdomo, a spokesperson

for the Ameri-can Dietetic Assoc i a t i on for Latino nu-trition issues. “People focus too much on what they can’t have when they should be asking, ‘Is this food good enough for me? Is it full of the nutrients I need?’,” she says. “Making substitutions and cutting

back favorite foods to once a week are the small steps that get you start-ed living a healthy lifestyle.”Start with these simple recommen-

dations from the food experts.Replace whole or 2 percent milk

with 1 percent or skim. Substitute salt with onions, basil, cilantro, pico de gallo, and peppers. Buy whole-wheat pasta, bread, and tortillas in-stead of processed varieties.

National Nutr i t ion MonthThe fi ber can

keep choles-terol down and fi ght consti-pation. Scale back your daily breakfast sweet (for example, pan dulce) and high-fat des-serts to once a week. On the other days, eat

foods like oatmeal and berries, low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese with raisins, or low-fat cheese on whole wheat crackers.Load up salads with spinach, which

is rich in iron, vitamin E, and calci-um; hard-boiled eggs; lean meats or fi sh; and other vegetables and fruits. And, cook beans with bouillon rather than ham hocks or other meat.To fi nd a nutrition specialist near

you, visit the American Dietetic As-sociation or call 1-800-877-0877.

La manera en que abordamos la nutrición es, con frecuencia, pro-

ducto de nuestra formación y, a veces, que no es algo bueno. De modo con-sistente, la comunidad hispana cuenta con tasas de obesidad que son más altas que el promedio, lo que incre-menta los riesgos de contraer muchas afecciones. No pierda la batalla contra los abdómenes abultados.Las pequeñas decisiones que se to-

man en el mercado, frente al refrig-erador o en el restaurante pueden sig-nifi car mucho para su salud. “He visto pacientes que han bajado 20 libras en un año con tan sólo un cambio que han hecho, tal como eliminar el con-sumo de alcohol o los postres”, dice Claudia González, dietista de Miami. “Hay tanta gente de 50 y 60 años que sigue comiendo como si todavía tuvi-era 20 ó 30”. Los expertos en nutrición dicen

que simples sustituciones en la dieta pueden signifi car una reducción de miles de calorías, y pueden prevenir el colesterol alto, la hipertensión y la diabetes. Al procesar los plátanos en el mi-

croondas, en vez de freírlos, se elimi-

nan 120 calorías por pieza, más las grasas que elevan el colesterol. Al cambiar de la cerveza regular a la light, o de dieta, se elimina un cuarto de las calorías contenidas en cada vaso. Pero no equipare la sustitución con la

privación, nos dice Malena Perdomo, dietista de Denver y vocera sobre asuntos latinos de la Asociación Di-etética Americana. “La gente se con-centra demasiado en lo que no puede comer cuando, en realidad, debería preguntarse: ‘¿Será este alimento bueno para mí? ¿Tendrá todos los nu-trientes que necesito?’ ”, nos dice. Las sustituciones y disminuciones de ali-mentos favoritos una vez a la semana constituyen pasos pequeños hacia un estilo de vida más saludable. Para comenzar un nuevo régimen

dietético, aquí le proporcionamos unas simples recomendaciones de los expertos: Reemplace la leche entera o del 2 por ciento por una del 1 por ciento o descremada. Todas tienen la misma cantidad de calcio. Utilice cebolla, especias, albahaca, cilantro, pico de gallo y pimienta, en vez de sal. Compre pastas, tortillas y pan integral

Mes nacional de la nutriciónen lugar de las variedades procesadas y enriquecidas. La fi bra no sólo ayuda a mantener el nivel de colesterol bajo, sino también ayuda a evitar el estre-ñimiento. Limite la porción dulce del desa-

yuno (por ejemplo, pan dulce) a una vez a la semana; el resto de los días, consuma avena y bayas, que son ricas en vitaminas y fi bra. Incluya en sus ensaladas la espinaca, cargada de hi-erro, calcio y vitamina E, en vez de lechuga repollada. Añada nutrientes como huevos duros, carnes magras o pescado, y otras frutas y verduras. Co-cine los frijoles con cubitos de caldo en vez de codillos de jamón u otras carnes, y evite los frijoles fritos, ya que contienen mucha grasa y calorías. Pruebe los tamales vegetarianos con

quesos bajos en grasa y ají verde, para evitar el consumo innecesario de gra-sas. Sustituya los postres o las merien-

das con alto contenido graso por una ración de yogurt con pasas, melón con requesón bajo en grasas o galletitas integrales con mantequilla de maní o queso magro.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 35 million peo-

ple worldwide are affected by Al-zheimer's disease and related demen-tias. Researchers at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) are conducting a study to see how the disease targets Mexican Americans.Sid O’Bryant, Ph.D., assistant pro-

fessor in the TTUHSC Department of Neurology, said studies such as this are needed to find answers and currently, there is not much data about how this disease affects Mexi-can Americans. “Participation will aid in this effort

by helping us understand how genes and chemicals in the blood are re-lated to Alzheimer’s disease among

New Study to Focus on Mexican Americans Who May Suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease

different groups of people,” said O’Bryant. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

disease may include: • Get-ting lost • Repetitive ques-tions and conversations • Taking longer than usual to finish routine daily tasks • Losing things or misplacing them in odd places • Notice-able changes in personality or mood • Memory prob-lems that are noticed by others.The study takes approximately two

hours once a year and involves blood work, interviews and memory test-ing. Participants must be 50 years or older. All participants will be paid $100 for their time and travel ex-penses.

TTUHSC experts will offer presen-tations about the study at the following locations:• 8 a.m. to noon March 6

at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Slaton, Texas• 7 to 9 p.m. March 7 at

Carver Early Learning Cen-ter, 501 West Adams, Lev-elland, Texas• 3 to 5 p.m. April 14 at the

United Resource meeting at South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG), 1323 58th Street, Lubbock, Texas For more information about the

study or presentations, contact Vicki Ramirez, TTUHSC research coordi-nator, at (806) 743-5604.


Health/Salud

Noticias de salud/Health News

BAYLESS ELEMENTARY ANNU-AL BOOK & HEALTH FAIR Tuesday March 8, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Lo-cated at 2115 58th St. For more information contact Yvonne 765-2611 ext 1009.

DIABETES BLITZ by the Community Health Center of Lubbock on Friday, March 11, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Broad-way Clinic. We will be offering you the op-portunity to receive your eye screening for glaucoma, your dental exam, foot exam and diabetic blood work for only $15. This is a One day opportunity so please call to register at 765-2611 ext 1018.

PRENATAL CLASSES at Community Health Center of Lubbock 1318 Broadway 2nd Floor in the SMK room Wednesdays thru March 17, 2011. Learn how to take care of your baby and you during pregnancy and af-ter your baby is here. Light refreshments will be served. Childcare is not provided. Regis-tration is required please call 765-2611 1018.

"MAKE A MUSCLE, MAKE A DIF-FERENCE!" The 2011 MDA Muscle Walk will take place on Saturday, March 19th at 1pm at the United Spirit Arena. Registra-tion begins at 12 noon. To have a team or for more info please call 793-5632.

DIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASSES CHCL Tues., March 22nd, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Arnett Benson Medical & Dental Clinic, 3301 Clovis Rd. Learn to man-age your diabetes without letting it control you; to avoid complications; and about medi-cations. For more info and to register call 765-2611 ext 1018.

NUTRITION CLASSES CHCL will be held Tuesday, March 22nd at the Arnett Ben-son Medical & Dental Clinic, 3301 Clovis Rd. from 7 to 8 pm. Learn how to count carbo-hydrates, calories, food labels and how to control your portions, cooking demonstra-tions and recipes. Must register at 765-2611 ext 1018.

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

FREE PARENTING CLASSES Classes are Tuesday evenings unless oth-erwise noted. All classes begin PROMPTLY at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Pizza will be served. NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED. Please do not bring your children to class. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577.YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH LIMITED CLASS! For class listings and details, please visit our website at www.lubbockparentconnection.org.

DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP Learn more about dealing with the issues of being diabetic and how to be successful in living with this disease. The third Tuesday monthly, 5:30 pm at Simmons Community Center.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets every last Tuesday of the month at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located at 1120 52nd from 6-7pm.

GROUP OFFERS SUPPORT Teen Parents of Lubbock holds support group meetings for pregnant and parenting teens. Girls meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 2621 34th St. (at Boston Avenue), and boys meet every other Tuesday. Free child care and a meal are provided. Participants can earn points to buy baby and maternity items. For more info. call 535-5486

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Hearing can be affected by our environment.

One may experience loss of hearing that occurs suddenly-- that is, in less than three days. In most cases, this type of loss affects only one ear. It may be associated with ringing, pres-sure, and dizziness or imbalance. The reasons why it occurs vary but include wax impaction, infection, vascular, autoimmune, trauma and neoplastic issues.Sudden loss of hearing, such as this,

demands a quick trip to our physician for evaluation and determination of the cause. One may be treated for the acute event with antibiotics by the doctor but a referral for an evalu-ation by an otolaryngologist (or ears nose and throat doctor) may also be in order. A hearing test will help determine the type of hearing loss,

whether is sen-sorineural, con-ductive or both. Other tests may include blood work and MRI. Once the more

likely cause is found, the treat-ment may in-clude antibiot-ics, antivirals, steroids or intra-tympanic steroid injection. If the issue does not improve a typical hear-ing aid or a BAHA (bone anchored hearing aid) may be recommended. With an acute evaluation and accu-

rate treatment it is possible to achieve a return in your hearing.

Sudden Hearing Loss

DR. J. CORDERO

The Doc or Is InAdvice from our Doctors/Consejos de nuestros médicos

In March - National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - pro-

tect yourself and your loved ones against this highly preventable dis-ease. Colon, or colorectal, cancer kills an estimated 2,300 Hispanics yearly.Talk to your doctor: Starting at age

50, men and women generally should

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthPrevention pays off

En marzo - mes nacional de la concientización sobre el cáncer

colorectal - protéjase y proteja a sus seres queridos contra esta enferme-dad que se puede detectar con antici-pación. Se calcula que este tipo de cáncer, provoca la muerte de 2,300 hispanos al año.Comience por hablar con su médi-

co: generalmente a partir de los 50 años, tanto varones como mujeres deberían someterse a exámenes

Protect Your Children against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

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

Older children need immunizationsat 4-6 years and 11-14 years.

All kids can catch up on their shots at any age. For assistance with locating a clinic that provides immunizations contact the City of Lubbock Health Department at 806-775-3090

Prevención vale la pena Mes nacional de la concientización sobre el cáncer colorectal

undergo routine screening. Between screenings, check with your physi-cian if you experience abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, or blood in the stool, some common symptoms, for more than two weeks. And refrain from smoking or exces-

sive use of alcohol. Studies suggest both may be linked to colon cancer.

médicos rutinarios. Si durante estos controles, experimenta malestar es-tomacal o intestinal, constipación, di-arrea u observa sangre en sus deposi-ciones algunos síntomas comunes de la enfermedad, durante más de dos semanas, consulte a su médico. Ab-sténgase de fumar y de tomar alcohol en exceso, ya que estudios realizados sugieren que tanto el tabaco como el alcohol, pueden estar relacionados con el cáncer de colon.

Todos podemos ser afectado por nuestro medio ambiente.

Uno puede experimentar pérdida de la audición que se produce de repente - es decir, en menos de tres días. En la mayoría de los casos, este tipo de pér-dida de audición afecta sólo un oído. Puede estar asociada con timbre, presión del los oidos y mareo o dese-quilibrio. Las razones por las que se varían, pero incluyen la impactación de cera, infecciones, traumatismos vasculares, autoinmunes y causas neoplásicasLa pérdida repentina de la audición,

como éste, exige un rápido viaje a nuestro médico primario para la eval-uación y determinación de la causa. Uno puede ser tratado con antibióti-cos por el médico, sino una referencia para una evaluación por un otorrino-laringólogo (especialista en oídos o la nariz y garganta) también puede estar

en orden. Una prueba de audición le ayudará a determinar el tipo de pér-dida auditiva, si es neurosensorial, conductiva o ambos. Otras pruebas pueden incluir análisis de sangre y un MRI.Una vez que la causa más probable

es que se encuentran, el tratamiento puede incluir antibióticos, antivirales, corticoides o la inyección de esteroi-des intratimpánica. Si el problema no mejora un audífono o BAHA puede ser recomendada.Con una evaluación aguda y el trata-

miento exacto que es posible lograr un retorno de la audicion del oído.

JOEHASSIN CORDERO, MD, FACS is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Sur-gery in the Department of Surgery of the Texas Tech University Health Sci-ences Center.

Repentina pérdida de audición

Nation-a l

S l e e p A w a r e -ness Week, w h i c h takes place M a r c h

7-13, 2011, is an annual public edu-cation and awareness campaign to promote the importance of sleep. The week begins with the announcement of the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep in America poll results and ends with the clock change to Day-light Saving Time, where Americans lose one hour of sleep. The Founda-

National Sleep Awareness Weektion's Sleep Care Center members host events in their local communi-ties throughout the week, providing sleep education and screening to the public.This is the perfect opportunity to

be more aware of your own sleep needs as well as the importance of recognizing the symptoms of sleep disorders. If you have a sleep disorder, learn ways to cope or share your story in our forums so that others may learn from your experience. Make sleep a topic of discussion this week, and most i m p o r t a n t l y , make it a priority.So take a mo-

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2011 F.A.C.E.S SEMINAR will be held in Lubbock March 3rd-4th at the Holiday Inn Park Plaza, 3201 South Loop 289. The seminar will be from 10am-4:15pm Thurs-day, March 3rd and 8:30am-2:30pm Friday, March 4th. The F.A.C.E.S. event is open to the public. For additional information, contact Skip Forsyth of Region 16 Education Service Center at 806-677-5186 or [email protected].

$500 SCHOLARSHIP TO AN EDU-CATION MAJOR ready to do their stu-dent teaching. Delta Kappa Gamma Inter-national is a professional honorary society for key women teachers. The Alpha Kappa Chapter of this society is offering a onetime grant of $500 to an undergraduate Education major from the Lubbock County. Interested applicants must complete the required infor-mation. To request the package please email Armida Rosiles, Ph.D. at [email protected]. Completed applications must be postmarked and returned by March 24, 2011.

CARRILLO SCHOLARSHIP In rec-ognition of his lifelong commitment to serving others, a scholarship was named in honor of Joe Carrillo Sr., for incoming college fresh-man. Even though Joe Carrillo never had the opportunity to complete his high school education, he instilled in all his children and grandchildren the importance of an educa-tion and community service. Following his death in 2006, the Knights of Columbus, Council 8097, in cooperation with the Car-rillo family created this scholarship as a way of encouraging children to follow their dreams by attending a college and/or university. Call 806.632.6792. Deadline May 1st, 2011.

2011 NATIONAL CESAR E. CHAVEZ BLOOD DRIVE CHAL-LENGE The Event: The National Cesar E. Chavez Blood Drive Challenge celebrates Cesar E. Chavez's Legacy as an American civc leader by engaging students in health education, health professions, and saving lives. A student organizer and team of stu-dent volunteers at each participating campus coordinate a donor recruitment campaign cul-minating in a 1- to 2-day campus-wide blood drive and health fair. Application Deadline- Mar 31, 2011 For more information: http://www.migrantstudents.org/servicelearning/challenge2011.html

$10K SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TOP VOLUNTEERS 6- TO 18-YR.-OLD Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers across the country for their amazing contributions to their communities. This year they are recognizing more than 2,100 kids with more than $415,000 in schol-arships and prizes. Apply at www.Kohls.com/Cares

CHCI CONGRESSIONAL INTERN-SHIP- SPRING AND SUMMER 2011 The purpose of the Congressional Internship Program (CIP) is to expose young Latinos to the legislative process and to strengthen their professional and leadership skills, ultimately promoting the presence of Latinos on Capitol Hill. Deadline April 29, 2011. Apply at http://apply.chci.org

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Want to attend college or enroll in a vocational program, but lack fi nances? LEARN Educa-tional opportunity Center can help you apply for federal and state aid programs. Call 763-4256. All services are FREE!!

Education & Scholarship Update

Education/ Educación

Mark Your Calendar2011 Important School Holidays

March 14-18 Spring Break April 22 Good Friday May 27 Last Day of ClassesMay 27 & 28 Early Dismissal

HSS FLIPPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Members of the Hispanic Student Society took time to volunteer at this year's Lion's Club Pancake Festival.

The 2011 Study Abroad program in the Dominican Republic for

Bilingual and Spanish Teachers will take place from June 3 to June 24, 2011. Students will travel to Santia-go, Dominican Republic, where they will be hosted by Universidad Do-minicana O y M. They will live with Dominican families, attend inten-sive Spanish classes at O y M Uni-versity, observe and teach classes at O y M Hostos Bilingual School, and have excursions to Sosúa, Cabarrete, Santo Domingo and Jarabacoa. Applicants do not need to be in

the Bilingual Education program but are required to have at least in-termediate profi ciency in Spanish as the whole program is conducted in Spanish. Applicants do not need to be bilingual or Spanish teachers

either. The cost for the program is only $1,600, and all applicants are eligible for the TTU Study Abroad Scholarship. The program is open to both undergraduate and gradu-ate students, and all participants will earn three credits.Students will gain an experience

which cannot be replicated in any classroom. Their Spanish profi cien-cy levels will improve substantially and they will experience the amaz-ing Caribbean region with its incred-ible charm. Last year’s program was very successful.Please register IMMEDIATELY

at http://www.studyabroad.ttu.edu/?go=EDDRPratt. For more in-formation about this program, con-tact Dr. Comfort Pratt at the College of Education ([email protected]).

Study Abroad In the Dominican Republic

BUILDING TOMORROW'S LEADERS: The St. John Neuman Boy Scout Troops Pack 159 & Troop 159 were honored during Boy Scout Day at their Church. They volunteered and assisted with ushering. Leaders include: Club master-Marcelino Martinez, Scout master- Ignacio Vasquez, Tiger Club Den Leader- Marisela Gutierrez, Wolf Den Leader- Jenna Chang.

Youth Corps, Inc. has begun re-cruitment for its 2011 Develop-

ing the Leaders of Tomorrow Free Leadership Development Camp and Community Outreach program.Youth Corps consists of a two-

week leadership training camp and a Community Outreach Program. The Youth Corps Cadets build

leadership skills, and gain valuable volunteer skills, and receive great training.

Youth Corps now recruiting! Developing Leaders of Tomorrow

All young people ages 14-18 are eli-gible to apply for the program. The process begins by taking each inter-ested young person through an in-terview to determine if the program will be a benefi t to him/her.Interested individuals can obtain

an application at the Youth Corps website at www.youthcorpsinc.org , or by calling the Youth Corps offi ce at 796-0797.

You are invited to attend any of fourCommunity Information Sessions

Please join us and get your questions answered!

Thursday, March 3, 6 p.m.Estacado High School Auditorium

Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m.Monterey High School Auditorium

Tuesday, March 8, 6 p.m.Coronado High School Auditorium

Thursday, March 10, 6 p.m.Lubbock High School Auditorium

Topics to be discussed include:

What is CSCOPE and why is it importantto my child’s success?

What does the state budget crisis meanfor Lubbock ISD?



Thursday, March 3, 6 p.m.



Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m.



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Announcing the 6th AnnualHLSA SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET“United by Determination, Driven by Progress”

Keynote SpeakerTexas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman

Friday, March 26, 2010Cocktails: 6:00 pm Dinner: 7:00 pm

Frazier Alumni PavilionGeneral admission: $25

Students: $20Faculty/Staff: $30

HLSA members: $15Table Sponsors (6 tickets): $500

Announcing the 7th AnnualHLSA Scholarship Banquet

Keynote SpeakerMarriano Florentine Cuellar

of the Stanford University School of LawSaturday, April 2,2011

Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 7 p.m.At the "Hall of Nations"

Inside the International Cultural Center, 601 IndianaGeneral Admission: $25

For ticket reservations please contact Roland Sotoat [email protected] or Sarah Sokol at [email protected]

¡Que viva César E. Chávez!César E. Chávez was a charismatic civil rights

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must admit that our lives are all that really belong to us. So, it is how we use our lives that determines what kind of [people] we are. It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we fi nd life.”

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Youth OpportunitiesCAMP RIO BLANCO Don’t stay at HOME this Spring Break... Join us at the FIRST Camp Rio Blanco Spring Break Resi-dent Camp! Girls who attend this camp will get to experience most everything that Rio Blanco has to offer! There will be plenty of times to do arts and crafts, nature activities hiking, cooking out and singing! Dates of Camp - March 13-16 (1st-3rd Graders) and March 13-18 (2nd-12th Graders). For more information: contact Summer Littlejohn at 806-745-2855 or [email protected]

SPRING BREAK CAMP AT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS March 14 -18, 2011. Cost is $35 per child and will include a variety of educational activi-ties including arts and crafts, games, sports, snacks, and a fi eld trip. Lunch provided by Kids Cafe. For ages 6-12 yrs. Pre-registration is required. Camp times are Rawlings & Sim-mons 7:45 am - 5:30 pm, & Trejo 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. For more info call or go by Rawlings Community Center, 40th Street and Avenue B, 767-2704; Simmons Community and Se-nior Center, 2004 Oak Avenue, 767-2708; or Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst, 767-2705.

SPRING BREAK CAMPS DISCOV-ERING DINOSAURS AND FOS-SILS Thru Time at the Museum of Texas Tech Discovering Dinosaurs for Grades K-1st from 10 am -12 pm. The camp will allow the children to journey back to the Mesozoic when dinosaurs ruled the land and ptero-saurs soared the skies. Fossils Thru Time for Grades 4th-5th will be at 1 -3 p.m. and will allow the students to explore the exciting world of paleontology. Dates of Camp - March 15-18, 2011. For more information: www.MU-SEUM.ttu.edu or (806) 742-2432

AYN RAND-ANTHEM ESSAY CONTEST is for 8th, 9th, and 10th graders. The students will choose one of three topics that will be judged based on the style and con-tent of the essay. For more information: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue Deadline: March 20, 2011

KIDS CAFÉ A hot, nutritious meal is served daily. Ages: 18 and under. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank. At 3:30 p.m. daily M-F, at RAW-LINGS Community Center.

GIRL SCOUTS Troop 6424 meets weekly at 6:30 pm at Hodges. Ages: 5-18 $15/yr. Call 789-9753 for info.

GIRL SCOUTS Troop 6073 meets weekly for events, badges, and fundraisers. Contact the Girl Scouts’ main offi ce for more informa-tion at 806-745-2855. At the Trejo Center, 6 p.m. weekly on Wednesdays. Fee is $10/yr.

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

OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot tempera-tures. Use our fi tness equipment to get fi t! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

"In doing something,

do it with love or never do it at all" - Ghandi. This quote was merely to me a sentence of wise words written by a very wise man, until one Sunday when my family and I where on the way to my school for

one of my weekly rehearsals. That is when I realized I wouldn’t take a whole day out of my week, and spend over 8 hours playing and re-hearsing my viola if I didn’t truly love music. This goes for all my teens, we all fi nd our passion early

in our lives; whether it is music, like mine, or some thing different. We all pursue our passions with grate en-thusiasm, and are truly happy while doing them. For me I am truly happy and blessed when I play my viola at my church, I love how my music can inspire others and helps me express my emotions and tell others what I can not put into words. My music, probably like your passion, gives me strength to go on though the week. So I say to my fellow teens follow your passion and let it be something you love to do. This is this Teen’s view!

DESTINY MOLINA is a junior at Coronado High School. She enjoys

writing and playing in the orchestra at school and church. She plans to attend TTU.

DESTINY MOLINA

A TEEN'S VIEW: Passionate about Music

“¡Sí Se Puede!” It can be d ne!

Youth/Juventud

BUENA SUERTE: The Lubbock High School Ballet Folklorico group will be partici-pating gin the Viva Aztlan Dance Competition, which will be held . This is the 3rd year that the group has been dancing, and the first year to compete.

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Quinceañera Iris Monique Molina

will celebrate her Quinceañera on March 5, 2011 at Emmanuel Worship Center. She is the daughter Of Samuel Jr. and Perla Mo-lina. The granddaughter of Felipe & Espe-ranza Leyva, and Samuel Molina Sr. and the departed beloved grandmother Angie Reyna. She was born on March 4,1996. Congratulations!

“¡Sí Se Puede!”

7802 Indiana Ave. , Suite B. Lubbock, TX 79424

Quinceañera Payton Ontiberoz Perez

will celebrate her Quinceañera on Feb. 26th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is the daughter of Maxine & Hector Perez. ¡Felicidades!

WAY TO GO: The Estacado High School Academic Decathlon finished second at the regional competition in Katy, Texas. The team earned 47 individual medals and 3 team medals. Their scores were high enough that the team qualified as an at-large competitor at State in San Antonio. This marks the 15th consecutive year an Estacado Academic Decathlon team has qualified to compete at State. L-R Denise Morris (coach), Tiffany Vega, Matthew Gardner, Crystal Rodriguez, Mark Tijerina, Leroy Mitchell, Davon Hare-wood, Leoneisha Washington, Sarah Harris (coach), Precious Snowden, and Brodrick Davis.

Birthday Wishes Maggie Garcia

March 30, 2011Happy Birthday to a precious young lady! Happy Birthday.

Love, Mom, Dad,

Mary Lou Garcia & All the Family

The first ever District Spanish Spelling

Bee will take place Fri-day, March 4th at 5 p.m. at LISD's Central Office,

located at 1628 19th St. in the Jay

First Spanish Spelling Bee to be held in LISD

Gordon Room.The purpose of the Spanish Spell-

ing Bee is to created a dialogues among dual language schools that include Harwell Elementary, as well as to promote the Spanish language.

Birthday Wishes Jessica Casarez

is celebrating her 14th birthday. She was born on March 15, 1994. She is a junior at Lubbock High where she is the captain of the varsity soccer team. She also plays competi-tive soccer and is a player with the Lubbock Arsenae Girls FC 94. We're so proud of you! Happy Birthday!

Love, Mom, Dad, Samantha, & MichaelMom, Dad,

Mary Lou Garcia & All the FamilyMom, Dad, Samantha, & Michael

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In 1981, the U.S. Congress es-tablished National Women’s History Week. Later, in 1987, Congress expanded National

Women’s History Week to National Women’s History Month. Each year, the President issues a special Wom-en’s History Month Proclamation during the month of March. This proclamation marks the beginning of National Women’s History Month.Hispanic women leaders have

played a vital role in fighting for natural rights. Dolores Huerta, for example, is a civil and workers rights leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW) with Cesar Chávez in 1962. In 1966, she negotiated a contract between the UFWOC and Schenley Wine Company, marking the first time that farm workers were able to successfully collectively bar-gain with an agricultural enterprise. Rosa Rosales is the first female pres-ident of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). As a labor organizer, Rosales founded the National Association of Public Employees (NAPE) in 1999. She was elected president of LULAC in 2006. Aida Alvarez was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in 1950. She was the first Hispanic and Puerto Ri-can woman to hold an executive po-sition in a President’s Cabinet, hav-ing been named Administrator of the Small Business Administration by President Bill Clinton. Ellen Ochoa, is the first Latina astronaut. Dr. An-tonia Novello who in 1990 became the first woman and first Hispanic to serve as U.S. Surgeon General, Janet Murguía has emerged as a key figure

among the next generation of lead-ers in the Latino community. Since January 1, 2005, she has served as the President and Chief Execu-tive Officer of the National Coun-cil of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. Sandra Cisneros is an American author and poet who is heavily in-fluenced by her Mexican-American heritage. Her novels The House on Mango Street and Caramelo have been translated into many languages and have won many literary awards. These women, along with millions

of other Latinas, provide outstand-ing role models for the leaders of to-day and tomorrow. It is their leader-ship and pioneering spirit that have paved the way for new exceptional leaders. Julie Willet, a Texas Tech Univer-

sity associate professor of history and U.S. women’s labor historian, said studying women’s history gives us a new way to look at the past and the future. “Women’s History Month emerged

out of necessity,” Willet said, “be-cause of the basic assumptions that women hadn’t contributed much to history.”Willet said people have a tenden-

cy to think that women have only recently become involved in the workplace, community, politics and athletics, but women were trans-forming politics and had a tremen-dous impact even before they had the right to vote. “The beauty of women’s history is

that it has redefined the meaning of history,” Willet said. Women’s History Month allows us

to look at old stereotypes that have been believed for many centuries, said Willet, so much so that some-times it is difficult to realize there are other truths out there.Willet said she would challenge

others to think about the degree to which we still embrace stereotypes that keep us from recognizing the full potential of people. “It’s just good to celebrate differ-

ent people’s contributions,” Willet said, “both their struggles and their triumphs.”

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I have always shared with our readers how I grew up around so many strong-willed Latinas who remained focused on their faith, family and community. That is why this March as women are recognized for their contribution to history, I'm showcasing Latinas from my local community whom I believe have also helped to shape our local community. I wish that I could have collected more photos, however, after this issue I hope that other women will step-up and bring me photos of other Hispanic women who have also paved the way for each generation following.Further, because like news, history is based on perspective. So often I have discovered the absence of our stories and the lack of documented achievements. While this piece only scratches the sur-face, I hope to bring more individual stories about the women who have and continue to impact our community. As can be seen it is important to showcase all women, and especially Latinas whose life conditions have sometimes been an obstacle. And because our history is the one that is absent from history books.As such, I hope that you enjoy and share

your story and photos with us.

¡Que viva la mujer!

Recognizing Latinas during Women’s History Month

Dolores HuertaCivil Rights

Activists

Rosa RosalesLULAC President

Dr. Antonia Novello

Surgeon General

Ellen OchoaAstronaut

Aida Alvarez1st Hispanic

Cabinet Member

Janet MurgiaNCLR CEO &

President

Sandra CisnerosAuthor

¡Si Se Puede!It Can be Done!


Special/ especial

Lat inas Mak ing Histor y

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Community/comunidad

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Three women will share their journey from victim to survivor

on a local runway, along with up-coming fashions. Legal Aid Society of Lubbock, Inc. invites the public to join Fashion In Action, Wednesday, April 20th at 10:30 am at the Lub-bock Scottish Rite. This unique style show will offer fashions by Dillard’s, a champagne brunch and an opportunity for women to join together to fight against domestic

violence. The Legal Aid Society of Lubbock,

Inc. works to afford low income clients in Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Terry, and Yoakum, counties with first-rate legal assis-tance, advocacy, and quality counsel in matters of family and elder law. In 2010, 1,343 clients were served with over 1,100 of those clients be-ing women. Join us in celebrating

the hope that one day no woman, no child, no family will suffer from do-mestic violence. Tickets starting at $50. For sponsor-

ship/ticket information please con-tact Megan Graham at 806-762-2335 or [email protected]. With the help of the Lubbock community, Legal Aid Society of Lubbock, Inc., a 501C3 non-profit, can continue to provide services Because Everyone Deserves Justice.

Legal Aid Society to hold Fashion in ActionSUPERBOWL PARTY WINNER: Mary Fernandez of Lamesa, was the Super Bowl XLIV Party Giveaway Winner. She won pizza from Pinocchio's Pizza, sodas, snacks, and party favors. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

The Guadalupe Neighborhood Association will commence

phase II of the Arroyo Clean-up . Volunteers are invited to join resi-dents of the barrio Guadalupe on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in this com-munity clean-up effort of Canyon Lakes #3, known by Guadalupe Bar-rios residents as “El Arroyo”. For almost four years residents and

volunteers have worked collectively to clear the area North of Aztlan Park. This effort will focus on the area from Avenue Q to the railroad truss bridge on Avenue J.Efforts will include trimming trees,

cutting weeds, picking up debris, beautifying and safe proofing the area. Volunteers are asked to meet at the

Guadalupe Neighborhood to hold Arroyo Clean-up

The 17th Annual Viva Aztlan Festival will be held at the Lub-

bock Memorial Civic Center The-atre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th. The festival consists of Folklorico

and Mariachi competitions, work-shops and a concert. The general public is invited to all competitions, the Folklorico showcase and Maria-chi concert. The Folklorico competition will

begin Friday afternoon. The Folk-

lorico showcase featuring Edinburg Parks and Recreation Folklorico Dance Team from Edinburg, Texas, along with several local Mariachi groups, will perform at 7pm on Fri-day evening. On Saturday, the adult Folklorico

competition will begin at 1pm. The Mariachi concert featuring Maria-chi Los Arrieros from El Paso, Tex-as, will begin at 7:30pm.Admission prices are $7 before

5pm and $10 after 5pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

For more i n f o r m a -tion, ex-act event times and a full event schedu le , c o n t a c t Z e n a i d a A g u e r o -Reyes at 806-252-2828 or [email protected], or visit www.vivaaztlan.org.

17th Annual Viva Aztlan Festival

corner of North Avenue L and Ce-sar E. Chavez Drive at 8 am. and to bring rakes, shovels, bow saws, chainsaws, and any gardening tools. Breakfast and lunch will be made available for volunteers who work from 8 am. to 12 pm. For more information, please call

Carlos or Lile Quirino at (806) 747-3732.

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER/PROMOTOR(A) PROGRAM: Had their first graduating certified class on February 17, 2011. The graduates include: Alice Garces, Abraham Garcia, Emma Hernandez, Edward Olivares, Melissa A. Rose-Pena, Mary Ramos, Patty Ravenscraft, and Phyllis Woodruff. The group was led by Claudia Bustos a Certified Community Health Worker Instructor.

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March 31 - April 1, 2, 2011Tickets Available at Select-a-Seat locations &

Western Stores – General Admission only (Boot City, Dollar, Cavendars)

City Bank Coliseum

• Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Thursday, March 31st. $1 from each t icket wil l benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation

• ABC Rodeo Championship Bul l f ightAl l Per fo rmances – immedia te ly fo l low ing Rodeo Thursday th rough Saturday

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Home/casa

Many people in North Amer-

ica and the United Kingdom (UK) use the term “spring forward” and “fall back” when they refer to the Daylight Saving Time (DST).

This is mainly due to the fact that DST occurs in the spring season and ends in the fall (or autumn) season in the northern hemisphere, where the United States (USA) is located.The term “to spring forward” re-

fers to when people set the clocks

one hour forward, marking the start of DST. It is a term that is easy to remember for many people. This is because the DST start date coincides with the spring season. It is the time of the year when the days begin to have longer hours of sunlight after the winter’s end, in addition DST, which brings forth an extra hour of daylight in the afternoons or eve-nings.This year daylight saving time

starts on the second Sunday of March, on March 13. So don't forget to spring forward and change your clocks.

Dayl ight Savings Time to Spr ing Forward

Consejos para solicitar ayuda fi nanciera estudiantilEs quizás el primer examen de

muchos estudiantes de edu-cación postsecundaria y lo toman antes de entrar a un salón de clase. Desafortunadamente para algunos, la califi cación no siempre es una "A".El "examen" es llenar la solicitud

gratuita de ayuda federal para estu-diantes, o FAFSA, por su sigla en in-glés. Y "pasar" signifi ca llenarla sin errores, omisiones y cumpliendo los diversos plazos y fechas límites.No pagar a nadie por llenar la solici-

tud. Lo primero que deben saber los estudiantes sobre la FAFSA es que la solicitud es gratis. No es necesario contratar los servicios de una tercera persona porque la solicitud es fácil de llenar.Presentar la solicitud lo antes po-

sible. Un estudiante puede llenar y mandar la FAFSA a partir de enero de cada año si busca matricularse el siguiente año escolar, es decir, en septiembre. Por ejemplo, alguien que está solicitando ayuda fi nanciera para el año escolar 2011-2012 puede presentar su solicitud a partir de en-ero de 2011.Pero hay que prestar atención espe-

cial a los plazos. Las fechas límites para entregar la solicitud pueden variar porque en muchos casos de-penden de los plazos requeridos por el gobierno federal, estatal o incluso las instituciones educativas.Pero hay otra razón para presentarla

lo más pronto posible: la ayuda dis-ponible es limitada.Algunas escuelas privadas calculan

la ayuda fi nanciera que ofrecerán a un estudiante en base a la FAFSA. Los estudiantes que tardan en pre-sentarla corren el riesgo de que se termine el dinero que tenía designa-do la escuela.

Llenar la solicitud por Internet. El 95% de los estudiantes llenan la so-licitud por Internet y hay varias ra-zones para esto: Menos errores: la solicitud advertirá a los estudiantes si olvidaron llenar una casilla. Más efi ciencia: la solicitud digital reg-istra las respuestas y no pregunta cosas que sean irrelevantes para el estudiante. Algunos solicitantes ter-minan contestando sólo 54 de las 100 preguntas. Ayuda en español: las personas que tienen preguntas pueden activar la función de chat e intercambiar mensajes instantáneos en español con expertos en la FAF-SA. Mayor rapidez: El estudiante se ahorra tiempo y dinero comparado al correo tradicional.Revisar la solicitud antes de man-

darla. La versión digital de la solici-tud detectará si el estudiante olvidó llenar una casilla, pero no detectará si la persona cometió un error, como es-cribir información equivocada. Algu-nos de los errores más comunes son escribir mal la fecha de nacimiento o el Número de Seguro Social.Es importante de repasar la solicitud

una vez más antes de entregarla, ya sea por el método digital o por correo tradicional.Todos los estudiantes deben llenar

la FAFSA. Puede haber asistencia fi -nanciera disponible para estudiantes independientemente de su situación económica. Además, la situación económica de un estudiante puede cambiar y es mejor llenar la solici-tud que tener que esperar hasta el siguiente ciclo escolar.

FUENTE GobiernoUSA.gov/USA.gov (English version available on page 12. Este artículo está dis-ponible en ingles en la página 9.)

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Enjoy the Comforts of HomeAs Long as Possible

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SABOR LATINO Dance to Norte-no, Tejano and country music in a smoke-free, alcohol-free environment. First Friday, monthly from 6-11 pm at Rawlings Center, $3.HOT LUNCHES FOR SENIORS Join us Monday-Friday at 12 Noon at one of our fi ve city senior centers! 60 & Over – $2 Donation/Under 60 – $5 Re-quired Cost. Transportation available to seniors 60 and over for $2 donation per round-trip from your home! Available at all 5 senior centers! For information, call 767-2710.CUMBIA-CIZE Low impact aerobics with a Mexican fl air. Get in shape danc-ing the Cumbia! (1 hr) 6:30 PM T Lub-bock Senior Center Free Weekly.ELDERLY AND DISABLED UTILITY ASSISTANCE If you are in need of assistance with your propane, gas or electric bill, and you are 60 years of age or older, please contact Neigh-borhood House at 741-0459 to see if you qualify for assistance. If you are dis-abled receiving SSDI or SSI and you are age 59 and under, please contact LIFE/RUN Centers at 795-5433 to see if you qualify. OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpre-dictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fi tness equipment to get fi t! Treadmill, bikes and more! M-F at the Trejo Center, and the Lubbock Senior Center. “GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN” call or visit the Parenting Cottage, 3818 50th St. 795-7552. www.parentingcottage.com.SENIOR TRANSPORTATION To and From Senior Centers, Age 60+ $1 donation each way, Monday-Friday All Centers. Call (806) 767-2710 for in-formation and to be placed on a route! LOTERIA Mexican Bingo is played with cards from Mexico and embraces Hispanic culture. Daily at 10:30 a.m., at the Trejo Supercenter. Cost is $2.50.

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Pete's Barrio MemoirT h e B o o t l e g g e r s

Growing up in the area of the Barrio that I did was a unique

experience. I learned a lot from my uncles and their friends. I guess one of the things that I quickly picked up from them was the "little brown bags" or "bolsas" and what was in-side them. We lived in an area that was surrounded by bootleggers. We had a big bootlegger that lived di-rectly across the street from us. We learned that they would hide their quartos(quarts) in a big patch of no-pales in front of their green fence, and also across the street in some old warehouses that had been aban-doned. At night we would try and sneak into the warehouses and get a few quartos. Then down the street

we had a couple of houses on Ave K, that also sold and catered to the drinkers. I remember that the quar-tos would cost a dollar, and after you got one you would try and hide it and get to where you were going to drink it. I was introduced to all this by some of my uncles. Thinking back, the bootleggers did play an important part in our community. They took the chance to get the alcohol, so that peo-ple would could have a product that was not ready available. The things that we learned and did, that is part of our memories of el barrio. Editor's Note: Pete Pina grew up in barrio Guadalupe and enjoys sharing his memories and the stories of barrio Guadalupe.

Sabor Hispano

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A Project of the Lubbock Arts AllianceThis program made possible in part through a grant from the City of Lubbock, as

recommended by Civic Lubbock, Inc. This event is sponsored by Civic Lubbock, Inc.

The history of the Saint Patrick’s Battalion, “The San Patricios,”

in the US-Mexican War, has placed

Remembering Los San PatriciosThe I r i shmen Who D ied Fo r Mex ico

the Irish as a revered race in Mexico; even to this day, an Irish person in Mexico will be told a countless num-

ber of times about the fa-mous ‘Irish Martyrs’ who defected from the US Army and gave their lives trying to save Mexico from U.S. ag-gression dur-ing the Mexi-can-American War of 1846-1848.A main rea-

son for their hero status in Mexico is derived from their exem-plary perfor-mance in the ba t t l e f i e ld . The San Patri-cios ultimately suffered se-vere casualties at the famous battle at Chur-ubusco, which is considered the Waterloo for the Mexi-

can Army in this war.Mexican President

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, who also commanded the armed forces, stated afterwards that if he had commanded a few hundred more men like the San Patri-cios, Mexico would have won that ill-famed battle.While the brave soldiers of Saint

Patrick’s Battalion are not particu-larly well-known outside Mexico, it is clear that their god-like status in Mexico is enough to compensate for the attention they failed to receive in other countries.“Los Colorados” the redheaded

Irishmen who gave their lives in the struggle for Mexican sovereignty, have their Irish names on signs and are named after prominent places. Fore example, there’s “O’Brien City,” better known as Ciudad Ob-regon in the northern state of Sonora, named after Alvaro Obregon (1880-1928) who was a famous and admired Mexican soldier and statesman, and many more.Moreover, both groups share com-

munal and family values, a common spirituality and love for poetry, art, music and dance and a history that forever ties these two cultures.¡Que vivan los San Patricios! Happy

Saint Patrick’s Day!

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The thaw in the weather we are witnessing is not only welcome,

but it is also getting us in the right frame of mind heading into the spring sea-son. The Red Raid-er baseball team has kicked itself into gear early and we will see if their new pitching rota-tion is able to do

without last year’s talent. The early test will be against the horned frogs of TCU in the first week of this month, which although early in the season, it should provide a good strength of schedule statistic at the end when it counts the most. It will prove to be interesting to watch this team develop especially since there are no senior pitchers on the team and every young gun on the roster will have the oppor-tunity to make their impact felt early. The series that will be the true indica-tor of how this years squad will fare will be the games against Baylor to-wards the end of March. Talk about padding your rpi rankings, beating Baylor would go a long towards be-ing noticed by all the national polls especially since Tech does have a strong strength of schedule favoring them. Before we get there though we all know that the real spring sports in-dicator is the start of the NCAA tour-nament which we all know is the phe-nomenon known as March Madness. In the men’s bracket it would seem the Longhorns will get a high seed and we should also expect the Ag-gies to make an appearance in the big dance. Texas has been ranked among the top teams all season long but we all know that accomplishment and a nickel will only get you a pat on the back at the end of the season. Tech

Texas Sports ReportWith Mando Reyna

does have an opportunity to make the NCAA bracket, but that can only happen if they can win the Big 12 end of season tournament. The team that has a real good chance of being in the big dance are the Lady Raiders since they have overcome their losing streak in February and seem poised to get themselves in a good position to make a serious run for the champion-ship. I know the word Championship is not one to be thrown around lightly in this area, but it does feel good to able to say especially when the team has been playing hotter towards the end of the season. There are plenty of games left before the tournament, just be prepared for the Lady Raid-ers to advance a round or two in this years tournament just like in the old days. Talking about advancing, how about those Matadors from Estacado that have been consistent all year long on their rankings and their re-cords? Lubbock, whatever they are doing over there in Matador land is something that we not only should we pay attention to, but also be thankful that season in and season out these young athletes have represented our city proudly. Youth baseball signups should be starting soon if they have not already, and that adds to excite-ment of this months sports calendar. Seeing the kids enjoy and learn the game is something we should all mar-vel at, especially since we see how the professional athletes take advantage of their stardom to make demands that seem outrageous and petty to all us normal people. Hopefully there is no NFL strike this season and the free agent players in our favorite baseball teams do not hold out because they feel slighted because of a few million dollars here or there. Spring is here early lets enjoy it now.

Sports/deportesSports & Event Briefly

MAGGIE TREJO WALKING CLUB at the Trejo Center, 3200 Amherst, Monday - Friday. Join our walking club and receive a pedometer and incentive items for the most steps monthly. Call 765-2611 ext. 1018 for more info.

WALKING CLUB Walk with other people that share your goals for a healthier lifestyle, at Mae Simmons Park. Free, 3 PM M-F Daily.

OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot tempera-tures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! M-F at the Trejo Center, and the Lubbock Senior Center.

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BIG GAME BLOW OUT: The employees of the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of the South Plains welcomed supporters who came to watch the Super Bowl and support CAC. Those in attendance enjoyed food, snacks, and soft drinks, as well as door prizes, raffles and auction items.

IT'S GAME TIME: The 2011 Golden Glove Officials took time to pose before the boxing tournament began. Many of the officials are former boxers and professionals who take pride in the game of boxing.

THE "GLOVERS": Oscar Gonzales, Diego Gonzales, Gilbert Vigellas, Jessie Mon-tiel, Joe Gonzales, and Sam Tovar prepare for the boxers and the fights. They were there to assist the boxers as they properly put on the gloves.

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Family Guidance & Outreach Center of Lubbock, a non-profit

agency dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, will host its annual Memory Ride and Candle-light Vigil on Sunday, April 3, 2011, in remembrance of the 242 children of Texas who lost their lives due to abuse and neglect during 2010. All show cars and motorcycles are invited to gather at Mackenzie Park at 600 E. Broadway at 3:30 p.m. for a police-escorted Memory Ride, which will

Family Guidance & Outreach Center to Host Annual Memory Ride & Candle Vigil

depart to First Church of the Nazarene at 4:30 p.m. Memory Ride par-

ticipants and all com-munity members are invited to dinner (generously donated by Fuddruckers) and a non-denominational Candle-light Vigil at 5:30 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 6110 Chicago Ave-nue. This event is free. For more info call 806-747-5577. Call (806) 792-1212


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Q: Dear A, I have had the same nickname since I was a little chavali-to. Now that I have graduated college and about to start a career, I need for my family and friends to start calling me by my Christian name or at least by a more appropriate “handle.” Sincerely, Pedos.

A: Aye Pedos you are not alone carnal. I have received several let-ters of readers like you, wanting to shed their badly chosen nicknames for algo mas refinado. So I would like to respond to each person who wrote in: Dear Pedos, Chimuelo, Feo, Tonto, Chueco, Gordo, Mojón, Ara-ña, y Bruja, So you want to change a nickname that you have had since you were all mocosos? First, let’s try something easier like moving the Metro Tower six inches to the east! Then, you could enlist some of your closest compas or familia to persis-tently call you by your real name or the nickname of your preference, pro-vided that they actually do know your real name. In fact, someone called for a job reference for my cousin Si-mon a few weeks ago and I had to think: “Simon? Who the heck is Si...oh you mean Chango?”(Sorry primo but there are other jobs out there!) I say this with all my heart, acéptelo y con mucho orgullo. After all, this is what makes Latinos unique and dem-onstrates are intimate relationships. This is a custom that no one else has so wear it as a badge of honor. Just let me know ahead of time if you need a reference! Editor's Note: Adrian Romero is a Lubbock native. He values his culture and the traditions of his Latino heritage and will be addressing reader questions with semi-comedic responses. Send your questions to [email protected]

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Church Bulletins

SHRIMP PEEL: Knights of Columbus will sponsor ‘Fat Tuesday on Saturday,’ March 5 at Saint Elizabeth Church, Hanly Hall, 2305 Main, Lubbock. All you can eat shrimp. Live and silent auction, dance. Tick-ets available at church office in February.

21ST ANNUAL RETIRO 2011 PARA MUJERES "Jesus Confio En Ti" Marzo 4-, 7 to 9:30 pm(Viernes)- Marzo 5, 9 am - 3 pm (Sabado) en el Christian Renewal Center,4620 4th and Toledo. Para mas in-formacion llame a Lupe Martinez (806)747-1320, Molly Ramos (806)577-1733, o Adela Brito (806)799-4223.

BBQ LUNCH- SAINT THERESA’S, 2202 Upland, Lubbock, invites you to enjoy the best BBQ in Lubbock. Sunday, March 6, 10 am to 1 pm. Brisket and all the fixings. Dine in or carry out. Proceeds benefit the parish.

ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH FISH FRY Friday March 11th- from 11 am to 8 pm. They will also be selling Capirotada. St. Patrick's is located at 1603 Cherry Ave. Call for more info (806) 765-5123.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC-CHURCH ANNUAL ENCHILADA LUNCHEON, March 11 , from 11 am-2 pm. Adult Plate includes three cheese en-chiladas, rice, beans, chips & salsa for $5 w/dessert; Kids plate-$3. Dine-in or Take-out available. (Tea served with dine in only) Call in orders welcome by calling 466-8259.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY FEAST Thurs-day, March 17th. Mass will begin at 7 p.m. Immediately followed by Potluck Dinner in the church hall. Come and join us and please bring your favorite meal to share. Lo-cated at 1603 Cherry Ave. Call for more info (806) 765-5123.

LENTEN MONDAY NIGHT WOM-EN’S BIBLE STUDY begins March 7, and continues on March 21 & 28, April 4 & 11 at 6:30 pm in the Library of the Catholic Pastoral Center, 4th & Toledo, Lubbock. We will skip Monday, March 14 (Spring Break). Open to any woman in the diocese. Each study is topical, not sequential--a new topic for each week. For more information or to register, please call Sister Lale, 806-792-3943 or [email protected]

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUN-TERS for the Diocese of Lubbock are scheduled for March 25-27, June 3-5, and Sept 30 – Oct 2. Catholic Engaged En-counter (CEE) provides quality marriage preparation primarily for couples who are planning to marry in the Catholic Church. However, couples who are not Catholic are also welcome to attend one of our week-ends. More details and application – www.mercymessenger.com, 806.828.6428. Re-treats held at the Mercy Center, Slaton.

SAINT ELIZABETH’S 75TH AN-NIVERSARY dinner tickets for Saturday, March 26 are available. Please call the par-ish office at 762-5225, for more info.

ST. PATRICK'S GUADALUPANO ENCHILDA DINNER Friday April 1st - from 11 am to 8 pm. They will also be selling desserts, and arts & crafts. At 1603 Cherry Ave. Call for more info (806) 765-5123.

St. Patrick's DayA Religious Holiday And Feast Day

While St. Patrick's Day is now associated mostly with "all

things Irish," it is actually cel-ebrated by Christian people around the world. Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated inter-nationally on 17 March because St. Patrick died on March 17th in AD 461. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most common-ly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. It originated as a Catholic holiday and became an official feast day in the early 17th century. It has gradually become more of a secular celebration of Ireland's culture.St. Patrick was adept at speaking

and converting pagans in Ireland, and he faced many trials due to his mission work. As such, St. Patrick's Day is a celebration that holds a lot of spiritual meaning for Christian. First, the holiday is a traditional day for spiritual renewal. It is a day that Christians can use to reflect on their spiritual walk and reflect on their relationship with God. St. Patrick found that renewal, because he con-sidered himself a pagan before he

b e c a m e a slave and dis-c o v e r e d his rela-t ion sh ip with God t h r o u g h prayer.In cities

a r o u n d the world with large Irish pop-u l a t io n s the post-mass cel-ebrations i n c l u d e parades, Irish music and songs, and Irish food and drink. In Lubbock, a St. Patrick's Day Feast will take place at St. Patrick's Church located at 1603 Cherry Ave. on Thursday March 17, 2011. The celebration will begin with a mass at 7 pm followed immediately by a Potluck Dinner in the church hall. For more info please call (806) 765-5123.

VOLUNTEERS: Many volunteers came together for the annual St. Michael's Sau-sage Festival, the church's largest fundraiser. Once again the event raised money and encouraged fellowship.

ST. MICHAELS: Levelland's St. Michael Church along with their esteemed leader, Fr. Rudy, welcomed many guests and friends including Fr. Heriberto of Muleshoe/Pep.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión

MemorialVirginia Franco Gloria

Even now, despite two years, the quiet moments bring the tears. In my heart you still reside, and my memories of us-are filled with pride.I store your love in my door-less heart... slowly realizing that we're apart. But now I must open windows and let light shine, the years have gone and so has time. With resistance I'm moving on, but will always think of you in the morning dawn. As long as I live, you too shall live.

Your beloved husband,Gilbert Gloria

Heavenly Father, thank You for empowering me to live in victory and freedom. Today, I choose life by choosing to

declare Your Word. Help me, by Your Spirit, to always plant seeds of life and blessing into my future. In Jesus’ Name.

Amen.

March Prayer

POR ROSARIO SMITH

Cuando tenia 7-8 años, viviamos en

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

ordeñaba la baca y la hechaba de comer y tambien sabia

cuando teniamos que traerla de la pasta. Ella nos dice que tambien sabe montar a caballo (pero no teniamos ca-ballos).Nosotros le ayuda-

bamos a mi mama cuando mataba un pollo para comer.

Pues una vez mi tia nos hablo para que le ayudaramos a rodear un pollo que ella queria para la cena. Todo paso bien, y lla tenia la agua herviendo para desplumar el pollo. Pero...cuando quizo someter el pollo en la agua caliente, el pobre animal empezo a patalear. Resulta que no estaba muerto y pudo vivir otro año mas. Tuvimos una buena riza.

En Aquellos Dias….

Monsignor David R. Cruz will be celebrating his 25th An-

niversary of Ordination Celebration March 5, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. with a mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 3111 Erskine, Lubbock.A native of Lubbock, he received

his theological training and educa-tion at the American College of the

University of Lou-vain in Belgium. He was ordained July 12, 1986. His first assign-

ment was at Christ the King Church, followed by Sacred Heart in Plainview; St. Theresa's in Carlisle; and St. Mary Margaret and Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Lamesa.From 1995 through 2000, Fr. David

was Rector/President of Assumption Seminary in San Antonio. He re-turned to the Lubbock Diocese and assumed duties at St. Peter’s, Olton and St. Theresa, Hale Center. In July 2001, he was assigned as pastor of Our Lady of Grace. In December 2009, Father David R.

Cruz, pastor of Lubbock’s Our Lady of Grace Parish, was named a Chap-lain to His Holiness, with the title “Monsignor".

Msgr. Cruz to Celebrate 25 Years

FREE THROW CHAMPIONS : The KOC Council #11807 held their Free Throw Championship for boys and girls age 10-14. Winners were Raiyne Badillo, Quentin Scharfenberg, Eric Gonzalez, Brooke Sosa, Marissa Galvan and Moises Mora.

Mark Your Calendar2011 Lenten Season HolidaysAsh Wednesday March 9 Palm Sunday April 17 Holy Thursday April 21 Good Friday April 22 Easter Sunday April 24


MemorialDanny S. Ramon

July 30, 1950 - March 24, 2001

Dad, It has been 10 years and not a day goes by that we don't think of you and miss you.

We love you!

Nickie, Vickie, Angela, & Daniel Ramon

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Luis Manuel Ol-guin 60, of Lubbock passed away on Febru-ary 5, 2011. He was born September 20, 1950, in Fowler Colorado to Manuel and Luisa (Cas-tillo) Olguin. Luis married Juanita Quintanilla. Luis moved from Abernathy to Lubbock where he worked as a custodian.

Those left to cherish Luis' memory will be wife Juanita; three daughters, Luisa Olguin Torrez, stepdaughter, Patricia Pena-Gomez, stepdaughter, Monica Pena; four sons, Augustine Olguin, Tommy Quintanilla, Lou Pena and Gabriel Pena; three brothers, Tony Olguin, Frank Olguin, and Ruben Ol-guin; nine sisters, Manuela Gaona, Dominga Olguin, Ramona Olguin, Irene Betancur, Maria Garcia, Adelina Figeroa, Josie Soto, Margaret Olivas and Lupe Hernandez; twelve grandchildren; and many nieces and

Memoriam/memorialRoger Trevino, 43, passed away on Janu-ary 23. He was born on July 6, 1967 in Asper-mont, Texas to Jose and Rufina Trevino. Roger is survived by four sisters, Mary Martinez, Celia Sandoval, Sylvia Berna, and Rosa Trevino. He had seven brothers, Raul, Alfonso, Jose A, Robert, Reynaldo, Oscar, and Fernando. He also is survived by thirty nephews and twenty-four nieces. Roger was preceded in death by his par-ents, Jose and Rufina Trevino

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

Reyes A. Esqui-bel,78, of Lubbock passed away on Janu-ary 24, 2011. Reyes was born on January 6, 1933 in Yorktown, Tx to Pablo and Rumalda (Arguillo) Esquibel. He married Victoria Loera on May 16, 1953 in Lorenzo, Texas. He was a Cur-sillista and a member of

Santo Cristo. He worked for LISD as ground maintenance at Lowery Field for 18 years. Reyes is survived by his wife, Victoria; six sons, Ray Jr., Ralph, Rosendo, Lonnie, Roy, Rene; two daughters, Lydia Rodriguez, Ofelia Esquivel; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; one sister, Rachel Gutierrez; and two brothers, David and Pablo. He was preceded in death by his parents; six broth-ers; one sister; one stepbrother; and one stepsister

Esperanza Galaviz, 79, of Idalou passed away on January 27, 2011. Mrs. Galaviz was born on September 6, 1931 in Buda, Texas to Francisco and Maria Rodriguez. She later married Armando Ga-laviz on December 24, 1957 in Lubbock. She was a member of St.

Philip Benizi's Catholic Church in Idalou and was also a Guadalupana. Esperanza is survived by her husband; three sons, Ar-mando Galaviz Jr., Richard Galaviz, Jesus Galaviz; two daughters, Elda Urrutia, Alma O'Connor; three brothers, Abel Rodriguez, Gilbert Rodriguez, Noe Rodriguez; three sis-ters, Mercedes Rodriguez, Susie Yzaguirre, Sally Gytan; sixteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Antonio Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez; one grandson, Eric Urrutia

Joseph Mata, 8 month old passed away on January 29, 2011. He was the son of Steven and Tiffany Mata. He was born May 15, 2010 in Lubbock. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grand-parents, Charles Joseph Noel, Victoria Noel, and his great-grandmother, Maria Louisa Herrera. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Makayla Victoria Mata; his paternal grandparents, Frank, Jr. and Marina Her-rera; his maternal grandparents Frank and Teresa Medrano; and his paternal great-grandfather, Frank Herrera, Sr. ; and pa-ternal great-grandparents Juan and Ofelia Castillo; and maternal great-grandmother Elisa Medrano.

Manuel Perez 68, of Lubbock passed away on February 2, 2011. He was born January 15, 1943 in McAllen to Guadalupe and Susan (Ramos) Perez. He was employed at Covenant Medical Center in the environmental ser-vices department until his retirement in 2008.

Manuel's memory will be cherished by his wife, Mary Jane Perez; two daughters, Irene and Rosemary; three sons, Andrew, Manuel, and; four brothers, Daniel, Philip, Roy, and Zeke; two sisters, Susan Calderon and Ninfa; and; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grand-child. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Juan; brothers, Pete and Guadalupe, Jr.; and one sister, Rebecca.Manuel S. Rosa, 87, of Lubbock passed away February 2, 2011. Manuel was born on May 10, 1923, in Mexico to Manuel and Petra Sa-linas Rosa. He married Rosa Castillo January 25, 1945, in Laredo, Texas. He worked as a farmer and a machine operator in road con-struction. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace and was a longtime Lubbock area resident. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Ester Aguirre, Julia Bocanegra, Silvia Canales, Elsa Rodriguez and Emma Duty; six sons, Manuel Jr., Johnny, Ju-lian, Jesse, Adan and Pablo; a half-sister, Benita Garza; 40 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grand-daughter.

Rebecca Rios, 50, of Lubbock passed away on February 2, 2011. She was born Feb. 19, 1960, in Lub-bock, Texas, to Cruz Rios and Josefa Garica, who both preceded her in death. Rebecca loved to run track in the Spe-

cial Olympics. She won first place in Austin, Texas, at a state track meet. She leaves to cherish her memories four brothers; three sisters; 17 nephews and nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Erasmo Hernan-dez 56, of Lubbock passed away on Febru-ary 1, 2011. He was born May 21, 1954, in Mathis, Texas, to Juan and Man-uela (Oyervidez) Her-nandez. He moved from Mathis to Lubbock at the age of 13. His memory will be cherished by his two sons, Eddie and Fabian; four brothers, Juan, Richard, Carlos and Estevan; eight sisters, Linda Vasquez, and Lupe, Julia, Minnie, Lilly, Maria, Anna and Delia; three grandchildren, Lauren, Raymond and Isa-iah; mother-in-law, Audelia Urias; sisters-in-law, Leticia Mata and Dianna Rivera; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Eustacia Solis, 89, passed away February 2, 2011. Mrs. Solis was born March 29, 1921, to Jose and Dolores Cantu in Kingsbury. She later married Gil Solis; he passed away on Oc-tober 1, 1971. She is sur-vived by two sons, David and Joe Raymond; two daughters, Eudilia Solis and Olga Solis; one brother, Mike Cantu; one sister, Dora Lira; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 54 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her par-ents; two sons, Daniel Solis and Joel Solis; three brothers, Eugene Cantu, Sammy Cantu and Domingo Cantu; and one sister, Juanita Ramos.

Emilio Guzman, 87, passed away on Febru-ary 4, 2011. Mr. Guz-man was born on May 23, 1923, in Kennedy to Gregorio and Julia Guz-man. He married Manu-ela Guzman in August of 1963. He worked for the Farmers Compress for many years. He is survived by one son,

Jerry L. Guzman; four daughters, Esteritta Castro, Ermalinda Perez, Yolanda Gonzales and Amanda Guzman; four brothers, Juan Guzman, Felix Guzman, Hilberto Guzman and Jose Guzman; four sisters, Lucia Jans-sen, Romalda Cruz, Maria Escobedo and Josephina Gonzales; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.Elizabeth Antuna Saenz, 59, of Lubbock passed away on Febru-ary 5, 2011. She was born in Crosbyton, Texas on October 28, 1951 to Marcario and Diaman-tina Antuna. In 1974 she graduated from West Texas University in Can-yon, Texas with her B.A. On June 2, 1974 she married Eliseo Saenz, Jr. and was married for 36 years. She is survived by her husband, Eliseo Saenz, Jr.; son, Rev. Mace Saenz; daughter, Anais Saenz; brother, Augustine Antuna; two sis-ters, Rebecca Gonzalez and Sylvia Antuna; three grandchildren, Eden, Brock and Ash-ley Sanez.

Gloria Rodriguez, 61, of Lubbock, passed away on February 5, 2011. Gloria was born on January 18, 1950, in Robstown, Texas to Andres and Maria Gonzalez. She met and married Samuel (Sam) M. Rodriguez in Tulia, Texas, on December 30, 1965. brothers, Andrea Muniz, Joe Lewis Gonzalez, Ruben Gonzalez, Mary Helen Gonzalez, Esther Serna, Augrora Yourse and Jesse Gonzalez; four children, daughters, Samantha Ann, Ambrun Doris; sons, Samuel Rodriguez, Jr., and James Micheal Rodriguez; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Gonzalez; brother, LaLo Gonzalez; father, Andres Gonzalez; brother, Andres Gonzalez, Jr.; and brother, David Gonzalez

Alicia De la Cerda, 62, of Lubbock passed away on February 7, 2011. She was born on November 28, 1948 in Morton, Texas to the late Natividad Sr. (1984) and Maria (1989) De la Cerda. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and a life long

resident of Lubbock. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leandro De La Cerda (1955) and Jose Angel De la Cerda and a sister, Socorro Olivarez (1985). Survivors include, two brothers A.C. "Beto", and Nativi-dad Jr; six sisters, Olivia Hernandez, Estella Olivarez, Esperanza Flores, Aurora, Connie Anchondo and Juanita Perez; and a host of nieces and nephews

Jaylla Marie Torres passed from this life on the day of her birth, February 7, 2011. She is survived by her mother, Jennifer; sister, Jenna Jones; and maternal grand-parents, Santiago and Estella Torres all of Slaton.

Manuel Rodriguez Sr., 53 of Lubbock passed away on Febru-ary 8, 2011. He was born Sept. 11, 1957, in Lub-bock to Natividad and Maria Luisa (Medina) Rodriguez Sr. He worked as a sign technician at Burton Sign Company and was a member of St. Philips Catholic Church in Shallowater. His memory will be cherished by his parents; three daughters, Cristie Prieto, Ester More-no, and Vanessa Rodriguez; three sons, Jose Luis, Manuel "Bubba" Jr. , and Abel "A.C.," ; three brothers, Juan Sr., Natividad Jr. and Ray Sr.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jose Luis, and one grandson, Isaiah Rodriguez.

Leopoldo Villar-real, 84, of Lubbock passed away on Febru-ary 9, 2011. He was born to Ramon and Ramona Villarreal on April 27, 1926, in Mathis, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Valdez Villarreal, Janu-ary 15, 2002, and three sons, Ramon in 1979,

Leopoldo Jr. in 1994 and Robert in 1999. He is survived by six sons, Andres, Reynaldo, Ricardo, Juan, and Raul; five daughters, Elodia Ozuna, Viola Arce, Elva Martinez, Nora Marze, and Lupe Lashway; one sister, Maria Avila; 33 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren.

Edward Veracruz, passed away on Febru-ary 12, 2011. He was born on May 28, 1956, in Bryan, Texas. Edward, commonly known as "Eddie," was a wonderful father and husband. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Susy Veracruz; daugh-ter, Candice Ramos; sons, Noel Ramos and Nicholas Ramos; his mother, Rosenda Veracruz; and five sisters, Delia Veracruz, Rosamary Perez, Priscilla Rubalcaba and Norma Pena, all of Lubbock, and Irma Her-rera of Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Salvador, and brothers, Cruz and Alfredo Veracruz

Anita Castro, 81, of Lubbock passed away on February 9, 2011. She was born May 16, 1929, in Fannin, Texas. Anita married Ramon Cas-tro 1945 in Robstown. Ramon preceded her in death in 2001. She retired from Methodist Hospital in 1994. Anita was a member of St. John Neumann Catho-lic Church. Her survivors include her chil-dren, Josephine Benavidez, Hilma Salinas, Ramon Jr., Ricky and Lee; siblings, Bennie Garcia, Armando Garcia and Carmen Cab-berea; with 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Maria Juanita Cruz, 55, of Lubbock passed away on Febru-ary 6, 2011, in Lubbock. She was born on Febru-ary 28, 1955, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to the late Leonides Rodriguez and Mariana Mercado. She married Pedro Cruz Sr. on December 13, 1976, in Lubbock. She was a

Catholic and a Crusillista. She was preced-ed in death by a brother, Guillermo Arausa who helped raise her. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Pedro Cruz Jr. and Abel Cruz, ; three sisters, Magdalena Valdez, Mary Helen R., and Diana Aguilar; three brothers, Juan Daniel Rodriguez, Chris Ro-driguez and Raul Rodriguez; and two grand-children.Ricarda "Rica" Flores Guzman, 80, of Lubbock passed away on February 10, 2011. Rica was born April 3, 1930, in Fisher County, Texas, to parents Mi-caela (Terrazas) and Juan Flores. She mar-ried Clarence Guzman Sr. in 1949 in Gonzales, Texas. They were married for 49 years be-fore he was called to the Lord in 1998. She was employed by Texas Tech University for 15 years before her retirement. Not only was she a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, she was also a Cursillista. Survivors include two sons, Clarence Guz-man and Louis "Pwe" Guzman; four grand-children; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Dario Flores; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Amelia Ariaz Rog-ers passed away on February 14, 2011. Amelia was born to Juan Ariaz and Pabla (Aben-seraje) Ariaz on Febru-ary 1, 1934 in Big Spring, Texas. She married Joe Garcia Rogers on May 13, 1951 in Clovis, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents;

brothers, Aurelio Ariaz, Paul (Polo) Ariaz; sisters, Carmen Salazar and Dora Hernan-dez. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joe Garcia Rogers; sons, Joe Jr., Lloyd, Gerard and Daniel all of Lubbock and their significant others; sisters, Bertha Pequeño of Plainview and Carolina Hernan-dez of Slaton. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members whom she loved deeply.Santos Moreno, Sr. passed away on Febru-ary 15, 2011. Santos was born on November 1, 1920 in Mezcala, Jalisco, Mexico to Marcial and Isabell Lopez Moreno. He married Juanita Lo-zano on July 15, 1941 in Buenos Aires Mexico. He and his family moved to Lubbock from Lamesa in 1972. Survi-vors include wife, Juanita; daughter, Rose Travis; sons, Santos Moreno, Jr. , James Moreno, and Dell Moreno; 12 grandchil-dren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sisters, Baudelia Moreno, Con-ception Moreno, and Victoria Moreno; and a brother, Jesus Moreno. He was preceded in death by his son, Enrique Moreno on No-vember 17, 2009 and his son-in-law, Ronald Travis on January 12, 2008.

Julian Alvarado, 65, of Lubbock passed away on February 15, 2011. He was born on March 17, 1945. He was a carpet layer for over 40 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Danny Alvarado, Donna Alvarado, Sylvia Alvara-do, Angie Alvarado, Era Alvarado, Julian Alvarado, Vincent Alvarado and Ezequiel Alvarado; two step-daughters, Vivian Solis and Michelle Lopez; one sister; four brothers; 29 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ociel Arredondo 34, of Rosenberg passed away on Febru-ary 11, 2011. He was born in Rosenberg, Texas on April 11, 1976. Ociel was also a mem-ber of Mariachi Mi Tierra. He is preceded in death by his brothers; Jose Guadalupe, Guadalupe, Jr., Derly and Jose Rangel Arredondo.He is survived by his parents Guadalupe and Amelia Arredondo, Sr.; his daughter Thalia Giuliana Arredondo; his brothers Heriberto Arredondo and Guadalupe Arre-dondo, Jr.; his sisters Elizabeth Arredondo Lopez and husband Ernie, Irasema Arre-dondo Tornero and husband Victor, Martha Arredondo and America Arredondo as well as other loving family members and friends.

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Tessa, Nestor, and Angela Perez were there to get an early start on dental care.

Community Health Center of Lubbock staff members gave out information about Heart Disease as they wore red.

Aaron Chavara was happy to pose with his mother, Jennifer, as he showed his toothbrush package.

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Go Red Day - Latinas Take on Heart Disease

Lindsey, Presley, and Madie Duran and Irene and Ruben enjoyed many of the activities.

Susie Fernandez and Mary Singleterry wore their red proudly.

Christy Martinez-Garcia and Alice Lozada made sure to support Go Red Day.

Men's ACTs Retreat Pot Luck Luncheon

Freddy Ramirez and his family participated in the ACTS Retreat Pot Luck.

The ACTS Community welcomed the Men back along with their families.

Friends and couples gathered to have a great night and enjoy some salsa dancing.

Many of the Men ACTS Participants were happy to be reunited with their families.

Salsa Night

Couples were prepared to dance the night away. Dr. & Mrs. Bachar Al-Alami pose with Dr. Athos Co-lon.

Friends enjoyed the food and dancing at D'Venue.

Family members joined the men at the ACTS Retreat Mass.

Children's Dental Fair at the Science Spectrum

Photos not in this month's issue will potentially be included in the preceding month's issue or on our website at www.latinolubbock.net

Janie Pena, Stephanie Gonzales, Stacey Correa, Esmeralda Cortez, Susan Smith, Ronnie Lovato, Krystel Deanda, and Michelle Ford


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Valentine's Day on the Town

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Fans from each team gathered around to watch the game.

Becky Champion and Cuate Weatherford were many that went out to support the Children's Advo-cacy Center.

2011 Children's Advocacy Center Big Game Blowout

Mr. and Mrs. Reyna enjoyed the silent auction, food, and games.

Mr. and Mrs. Cristan enjoyed the festivities at the HAW Winter Gala.

Irma and Jose Rubio had a good Valentine's Day. The couples enjoyed nice dinner and dancing, all in support of scholarships.

Juan Tienda and Bonnie Kirk celebrated their Valen-tines Day with lots of dancing.

HAW Winter Gala 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Urrutia took time to welcome Latino Lubbock's photographer.

Jose and Barbara Morales were some of the many couples who celebrated Valentines Day at the Gala.

Margie Olivarez, Ruby Gonzales, and Patricia Romero were some of the many members who hosted the event.

Many of the attendees were proud to support the Hispanic Association of Women's 5th Annual Win-ter Gala Scholarship Benefit.

The SCORE Ribbon cutting was a celebration for Chapter 226.

Amaris Garcia, Joshua Posler, and Lori Lopez en-joyed using their Zumba moves at the Salsa Night.

The West Texas Roller Dollz are some of the compet-ing members of the flat track roller derby.

The Medina family enjoyed spending family time at the Dental Fair.

Aqui y Alla

Ruben and Veronica Young prepared themselves for the Superbowl activities.

Visit www.latinolubbock.net to view more photos of each event!

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Patsy & Henry Gonzales supporting the event and having fun.

Many beautiful couples were having fun and posing for the camera.

Margie & Frank Aguilar out on the town.

Knights of Columbus Valentine's Dance

Ofelia Hinojosa & Juan danced the night away!

CHCL Promotora Graduation Dinner

Many families were there to support their Graduates. Ruth Garcia, Abraham Garcia, and Melissa Collings. Yvonne Gutierrez, Carol Hernandez & Christina Brito.

Carol Hernandez and Dorothy Becker pose with graduate, Emma Hernandez.

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

Berta Orsornio, Emily & Chon Garcia and Guillermo Osornio enjoying the fellowship.

Rosario Smith, Sylvia Valdez, Rosa and Ray Vasquez volunteering.

For Juana, Maria, and Patricia Sanchez this is a fam-ily tradition.

John and Linda Lopez are ready to serve.

Mr. & Mrs. Jesus Cavazos cuddle up.Say cheese! And then kiss each other. The couples were ready to support a great cause and have fun.

Mary Ann & Ruben Garcia were proud to support the Schol-arship fund.

St. Michael's Sausage Festival in Levelland, TX

Benefitting the Joe Carrillo Scholarship Fund


Boxing-Sportsmanship & Leadership

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Amy Olivarez took a break from serving as announc-er of the Golden Gloves event.

Eloy Valverle from Amarillo, poses with his coaches prior to his fight.

Jaibryn Ornelas, Valerie Tarwater, Sergio Salinas, Tony Salinas, Josephy Moran.

Boxers from surrounding communities came to par-ticipate in the tournament.

Golden Gloves Championship

Dr. Ordonez treats a bloody nose. Annually he helps at the tournament.

Mr. Salas took his grandson to the boxing tourna-ment to show support for friends, and examples of good sportsmanship.

The Galvan team won a couple of awards.

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Some of the men took a break from watching the boxing to pose for a picture.

Bubba Sedeno Retirement Party

Bubba is embraced by his kids who were very proud of their dad.

Many friends came out to congratulate him. He received a special set of spurs from long time friend John T. Montfor, via Ben Locke.

T.j. Patterson came to wish Bubba a great retirement.

Jessica Carrillo served as hostess of the TTU Presi-dent's Suite along with other staff members.

Velma Medina, the Masked Rider, and Christy Marti-nez-Garcia cheered on the Lady Raiders!

The Lady Raiders beat Baylor, the #1 ranked team in the nation!

Get you Guns up for the Lady Raiders!

TTU Lady Raiders Beat Baylor!

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Studio West School Days at the ABC Pro Rodeo April 1, 2011, 5 to 6 p.m.

Entrance With Picture Completely Colored.One picture = FREE Admission for 1 child & 1 adult

(After admittance, you are welcome to stay for the Friday night Rodeo performance at 7:30 pm.)

It's RODEO Time! Join the ABC Rodeo

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

Pico the Gallothe 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 Cesar E. Chavez Day. He will march with many people in the community and chant “Si Se Puede to remind others that the legacy of Cesar and many farm workers lives on.

Read a book about Cesar E. Chavez,La Causa, Dolores Huerta, or farmworkers.

¡Si Se Puede!

"It can be done!

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DE COLORES (CORRIDO)Join Jita as she sings a corrido, which is a narra-tive song, or ballad, whose characters, events and themes are representative of the cultural history of local communities. As folk art form, a corrido is situ-ated somewhere between an oral history and a cul-tural myth.De Colores came to the Americas from central Spain in the sixteenth century and is now sung all over the Spanish-speaking world on special occasions and celebrations. It is also the anthem of the United Farm Workers of America, a union founded by César E. Chávez, most of whose members are Spanish speak-ing.People hold hands and sway while singing this beau-tiful song. (Note to parent or teacher: The song and this information can be accessed by visiting http://colapublib.org/chavez/decolores.htm )

CESAR E. CHAVEZCésar E. Chávez was a charismatic civil rights leader. He served as a crusader for nonviolent so-cial change, working persistently for human dignity. He was also an environmentalist and consumer advocate. Cesar coordinated voter registration drives and conducted campaigns against racial and economic discrimination primarily in urban areas. He was the founder of the United Farm Workers of America (UFWA).

CESAR E. CHAVEZ DRIVEIN LUBBOCK, TX

Did you know that there is a street named after César E. Chávez in Lubbock, Texas? A street was named in 2007, after almost seven years of asking the Lubbock City Council to do so. Although it was a struggle many citizens united to honor the great hero. In addition, the effort received national atten-tion and support. Christy Martinez-Garcia led the effort along with the Cesar E. chavez Celebration Committee.

Whether you're grabbing breakfast before school or choosing a snack after sports practice, make healthy choices! Your body needs nutritious foods from to grow and stay healthy. You have the power to keep yourself healthy. All you have to do is get active, eat healthy and have fun! March is nutrition month so eat healthy fruits, veggies, whole wheat, and lean foods.

BE HEALTHY! EAT RIGHT & EXERCISE

Color Me!

March 14

6p.m. to 8:30p.m.

Covenant Health System invites girls between the ages of 10-13 and their parent/guardian/caregiver to attend.

This FREE educational event will focus on several topics from physical and emotional

changes to communication & self-esteem issues.

Featured Presenters: Shannon Shuttlesworth, M.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N.

Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Specialist Covenant Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Rachel Chapman, M.S.N., R.N., C.C.R.N. Pediatric Nurse Specialist

Covenant Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Knipling Education Conference Center Covenant Medical CenterWest Parking Garage, sixth floor, 21st Street and Louisville Avenue

Dinner will be provided.Seats are limited, so please R.S.V.P. by March 10

call 1.866.4COVENANT (1.866.426.8362)

Covenant Health System invites boys between the ages of 10-13 and their parent/guardian/caregiver to attend

Boy TalkThis FREE educational event will focus on several topics from physical and emotional

changes to communication & self-esteem issues.

Featured Presenters: Jeremy Dalton, M.D., Pediatrician, Covenant Southwest Medical Park

Steve Talbert, LISD counselor

Knipling Education Conference Center, Covenant Medical CenterWest Parking Garage, sixth floor, 21st Street and Louisville Avenue

Dinner will be provided.Seats are limited, so please R.S.V.P. by March 24

call 1.866.4COVENANT (1.866.426.8362)

March 28

6 p.m. to

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2301 Cedar Ave(806) 749-0024

CHCL Parkway Clinic406 MLK Blvd.(806) 767-9744

CHCL Community Dental Clinic

1702 Parkway Dr.(806) 687-6259

Arnett Benson Medical & Dental Clinic

3301 Clovis Road(806) 763-5557

CHCL's Parkway Community Health Center Welcomes Dr. Cherry Bin Maximo, M.D.

Specializing in Family PracticeAccepting New Patients

Community Health Center of Lubbock Family of Clinics

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