Volume 12, Issue 2, February/febrero 2018 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

Volume 12, Issue 2 February/febrero 2018

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s we prepare for Valentines Day and the Lenten season, both on Feb. 14th, I reflect on those I love. My husband, a Godsend. We renewed our vows in the Holy Land on a recent pilgrimage that we will share with you in the March issue. Also, I'm thankful for my daughter - a blessing from God. I thank Him daily for including them in my life plan. As a young woman, I can recall believing that I would never get married or have kids, rather I wanted to be career driven. I was ambitious, but God had a different plan, one that I'm glad I submitted to. Like any mother or wife, we have to know how to keep a balance at home. Sometimes we have to offer tough love, and at other times we have to be tender in approach. But we do this to meet the best needs of the ones we love. I have other loves with the most important being my love for God. Often I'm told that it is unprofessional to include Him in my public image or in professional conversations, which surprises me. But as I respect differences, I ask they do the same of me because in all I do, say, achieve, am - I will give Him the Glory! You see, I truly don't believe that I would be doing what I love, or having the family I have, and giving my all to my community if it were not for God. I had to give up my own ways and follow God's way to be where I am today. Not always easy, because like small children we can be stubborn, but necessary as we choose to live in Him. I share the following Bible verse with you to help make my point... "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ."—Ephesians 5:21 Worship on Sunday can be inspiring and uplifting. Worship in everyday life can be exhilarating. Worship in our relationships can be transformational. But such worship always requires that we give up our own ways, our own wills, and our own wants and learn to live for another. If we truly live with Christ Jesus as our Lord, we will live as he did; we will submit to others to serve them for their good and to meet their needs. Sometimes that means being tender. Other times that means being tough. But it always means living for them to God's glory. Today, as you prepare the lunches, remind someone to pick up their socks, or to clean their room, pay bills, or discipline your child - quickly remind them that you love them. And amidst the tough words, throw in a smile to remind yourself how blessed you are. I'm blessed to do what I love and love what I do in preparing Latino Lubbock Magazine each month for you. We're celebrating our 12th year! And like anything, it has not always been easy. We've had our ups and downs, but through it all, we have remained committed to the community. Sometimes what we do has been embraced, and equally, sometimes gone unnoticed, but like love, our commitment remains true. Thank you for believing in us. Heard this quote and wanted to share it with you because if you want to know me, read Latino Lubbock Magazine ~ “La pluma es la lengua de la mente (the pen is the tongue of the mind).” That said, we want to be a tool for you. We remind you to register to vote if you have not by Feb. 5, 2018, get informed on the issues, and prepare to get involved in the democratic process - more so prepare to vote in the upcoming primaries. This month's issue includes Valentine's Day activities. In addition, this month's issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine brings many issues to you, so please take the time to read the articles, and once again, please share the info with family and friends. Let's get talking, and let's make sure that we get heard when the time comes. There is truly something for everyone in Latino Lubbock Magazine. On World Marriage Day, Feb. 11, 2018, we wish you much happiness in your own marriage, and to those singles looking for love.... pray. Your soulmate is part of God's plan and soon will cross your path. Since our inception in 2006, Latino Lubbock Magazine's circulation has increased, as has our readership - 100,000! Over the years, the number of choices for printing companies continues to dwindle for print media. For a bilingual publication, where almost 57% of Hispanics turn to as a reliable news source, we strive to ensure that there is never any interruption to you. Recently, however, after many years of printing with the same company - our printer closed their doors, forcing us to find a new print company - and thank God we have. Thank you again and may God Bless each of you and your family and place favor over you in 2018. We are grateful for your support. Thank you to our advertisers. Please invest in their businesses and services. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo en mayo y siempre! ¡Happy Valentine's Day y Feliz día de San Valentín! Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock”

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the mostly Spanish-language No. 1 single in the country since the “Macarena” in 1996. Unfortunately, it did not win a Grammy questioning the acknowledgement of the growing power that Latin music.

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“ D e l a v i s t a n a c e e l a m o r. " Love grows from sight.

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Individuals interested in writing an Opinion piece* may email news@latinolubbock.net. Please include your name, contact number, and subject. *Note: Op-ed pieces are scheduled one to two months ahead, and are at the discretion of the publisher. Latino Lubbock Magazine is published monthly, 12 months per year, and distributed usually the first and second day of each month. With 100,000 readers per month. Over 300 distributions points in Lubbock, and in out of town delivery in Plainview, Hale Center, Cotton Center, Abernathy, New Deal, Floydada, Idalou, Wolfforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnell, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland. Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, locally owned and operated.

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.

On the Cover

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“What ‘Despacito’ has done [is] to be able to break the language barrier, in a time when people, you know, they want to build walls and sort of separate and kind of forbid you from speaking your own language or celebrating your culture. ” ~ Luis Fonsi, singer who performs

(Meaning, Love at first sight is what brings you into someone’s life, and you into theirs.)

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Happy Birthday! February/febrero

Linda Saldaña 2/1 Dina Gaona 2/1 Levi Sanchez 2/1 Pat Castilleja 2/2 Lori Ann Martinez 2/2 Veronica Chavarria 2/2 Harper E. Chavarria 2/2 Sergio Lopez 2/2 Jose G Salinas IV 2/2 Alejandro Beltran 2/2 Ashley A. Arroyos 2/2 Cande Hurn 2/2 Michael Prieto 2/3 Bertha Ramos 2/3 Nora Rosas 2/3 Tyler Chavez 2/3 Ernesto Rubalcava 2/3 Roman Barrera 2/3 Sylvia Valdez 2/3 Blaz Gutierrez 2/3 Melania A. Hernandez 2/3 Lori Ramirez 2/3 John Rodriguez (KC OLG) 2/4 Rejino III Madrid 2/4 Yazmine E. Salinas 2/4 Raymond Salinas 2/4 Maria Rivera Bustamante 2/4 Jose G Salinas V 2/4 Delia Pardo 2/4 Ashleigh Rodriguez 2/4 Andrew Salinas 2/4 Joseph Ybarra & Erica Flores 2/4 Jose G Salinas V 2/4 Julia Martinez 2/5 Bonnie Tienda 2/5 Janie C. Vasquez 2/5 Alcario Garcia Jr. 2/5 Mary Lou Garcia 2/5 Aubrey Angelica Carrillo 2/5 Susanna Gonzales 2/6 Nora Pineda 2/6 Ramon Martinez 2/6 Sandra Reyes 2/6 Michael Leos 2/6 Mi Kayla Martinez 2/6 Miguel A. Arroyos 2/6 Gavin Ponciano 2/6 Destiny Angel Marie Garcia 2/7 Abby Peña 2/7 Adelita Calzadias 2/7 Victoria Martinez 2/7 Luis R. Aguilar (KC OLG) 2/7 Grace Nunez 2/7 Kimberly Piseno 2/7 Billie Jo Carrizales 2/7 Georgina Rodriguez 2/7 Ariah Esquivel 2/7 Dahlia Ortega Ponciano 2/8 Hortencia Garcia 2/8 Dimas Rodriguez 2/8 Anthony Delgado 2/8 Kayla Rubalcava 2/9 Cynthia Espinoza 2/9 Stephen Madunatum 2/9 Joe Vargas 2/10 Erica Montez 2/10 Stefanie Gomez 2/10 Joanna Alonzo Torrez 2/10 Mary Carrillo 2/11 Anthony Cognasi 2/11 Sandra Barrera 2/11 Scott Murphy 2/11 Albert G. Moreno (KC OLG) 2/12 Roxanne Martinez 2/12 Jessica Martinez 2/12 Gloria Martinez 2/12 Michael Leal 2/13 Bailee Alonzo 2/13 Tristian Santiago Rosas 2/13 Rylie Tiner 2/13 Benigno Medina 2/13 Delia Pardo 2/14 Ernest Barton 2/14 Johnny Castilleja 2/14 Josie Castro 2/14 Dale Garcia 2/14

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Noel Cano 2/14 Rozalyn Garcia 2/14 Elida Claudia Ponce 2/14 Vivian Solis 2/15 Sylvia Juarez 2/15 Ignaico Jr. Armenta 2/15 Ambria Nicole Castillo 2/16 Gloria Armenta 2/16 Lynn Ortiz 2/16 Samantha Martinez 2/16 Nick Gerber 2/16 Alverto Santiago 2/17 Melinda Ybarra 2/17 Denise Ybanez 2/17 Anita Harrison 2/17 Amy Flores 2/17 Julie De Los Santos 2/17 Gabriela Mata 2/17 Jr. Gonzales 2/17 Elizabeth Castillo 2/17 Mary Jane Macias 2/18 Andrea Santiago 2/18 Christopher A. Hernandez 2/18 Daniel H. Arbuckle 2/18 Mary Jane Macias 2/18 Melinda Solano 2/18 Felica Alcorta 2/18 Zachary & Zane Johnson 2/19 Jaymison Ramos 2/19 Sara Martinez 2/19 Esther Medina De Leon 2/19 Castillo, Adam (KC OLG) 2/19 Amaris Bravo 2/19 Nora Herrera 2/20 Jessica Lynn Chavez 2/21 Madilyn Marie Hernandez 2/21 Eufemia Gutierrez 2/21 Teri Medina 2/21 Eufemia Gutierrez 2/21 Sandra Sánchez 2/21 Richard R. Hernandez (KC OLG) 2/21 Nicholas A. Rodríguez (KC OLG) 2/21 Michael Prieto Jr 2/21 Tianna Johnson 2/22 Lesley Martinez 2/22 Connie Fuentes 2/23 John Paul Rodriguez 2/23 Patsy Herrera 2/23 Chon Alcorta 2/23 Kamryn & Kalyn Chavez 2/23 Azmeray Jalisa Muniga 2/23 Margie Ortega Bills 2/23 Socorro Garcia 2/24 Lino A. De León (KC OLG) 2/24 Lisa Nuñez 2/24 Brien Wright 2/24 Aubree Serna 2/24 Sandy Meyer 2/24 Woody Delgado 2/24 Frank Medina 2/25 Mario Carrillo 2/25 Arthur Lara (KC OLG) 2/25 Matthew Solano 2/25 Leah Montez 2/26 Alejandro Montes (KC OLG) 2/26 Freddy Morales 2/26 Margarita Otero 2/26 Gloria Lopez 2/26 Prisca Mendez 2/26 Orlando Lucero 2/26 Erica Ramirez Hernandez 2/26 John John Ramirez 2/26 Manuel Mendez 2/26 Michael Macias 2/27 Halley R Ortiz 2/27 Dominic Garcia 2/27 Michael Macias 2/27 David C. Garcia 2/27 Josie Zuniga 2/27 Robert Chavez 2/27 Deborah Marie Cardenas 2/28 Peyton Ortega 2/28 Felix Ortega, Jr. 2/28 Mark Castro 2/28 Jesse Gonzalez (KC OLG) 2/28

"Reina de corazones"

Cover design by Christy Martinez-Garcia On this month's cover, we feature a Queen of hearts design that features artist Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Although they had a complex relationship, together they were two of the most important artists of the 20th Century and an iconic couple. While they were admired for their artistic genius, their marriage was not one to desire. Love can be a gamble, but it can be a beautiful thing if, you play your cards right. I share one of my favorite verses, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not selfseeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hope, always perseveres.Love never fails." ~ Corinthians 13:4-8 To all love and relationships we wish you abundant blessings, and to those who have yet to find love, prayers for a fervent and strong love. Happy Valentine's Day!

Contents Word from the Publisher Political

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Opportunity/Business

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Health/Salud

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Education/Youth

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Valentine Events & Activities

Faith & Religion Veteran's Page Fotos y requerdos

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Sports Page

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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."

Alíviate pronto... Get well soon Our Prayers are with you

Tomas Licon Andy Cognasi Robert Lugo Domingo Sosa Alfonso Solis Felicitas Guillen Erica Vasquez Gracielda Martinez

Raymond Singleterry David Cruz Danny Castro Aurelio Piña Avaristo Luna Andre Guillen Ruben Albares Tom Wells

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Ben Ybañez Abby Martinez Haley Jo Perez Samantha Otero Cardenas Lupe Ramirez Lydia Sedeño Coach Edward Hernandez Albert Castañeda

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2018 Adelante Awards

Calling for Nominations for Men's Recognition Event

os Hermanos Familia of Lubbock is now accepting nominations for the 4th Annual “Adelante Awards,” a recognition program that will showcase and honor Hispanic men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, who excel in their careers and volunteer efforts. Adelante, a Spanish word that means onward, describes Hispanic men who work tenaciously for the greater good of their community that has made, or are making an impact on past, current, and future generations.

Thirteen individuals will be selected in the following categories: Education, Medical, Business Owner, Professional, First Responder, Military/ Veteran, Church, Civic/ Volunteer, Media, Arts & Entertainment, Athlete/ Athletics Supporter, College Young Adult, and Youth. In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the trail for others. Members of the community can submit a nomination for an individual in the respective category, and an independent,

anonymous panel of judges will determine the recipients. The 4th Annual Adelante Awards & Recognition Banquet showcasing and honoring the recipients will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018. The Adelante Award program is an initiative of Los Hermanos Familia a local nonprofit established in 2008. The organization began with the annual, “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event, which uses fishing as a hook to bring families together. The event was inspired when a last request to go fishing with the entire family was filled by Frank Garcia, whose father, the late Gonzalo Garcia Sr., made a day before his death. In 2017, it drew almost 4,000 participants despite inclement weather. The event will be co-chaired by

Christy Martinez-Garcia & Frank Garcia. "By promoting Hispanic male leadership in the Lubbock community, Los Hermanos Familia believes it will help strengthen families. More so, as a community it is important to recognize these men who are blazing the trails for others," said MartinezGarcia. They invite the public to consider nominating individuals from their organization, business, workplace, or church communities whom they believe deserve such recognition. Online nominations can be made at www. loshermanosfamilia.org. To be a sponsor or for ticket information, please contact (806) 792-1212, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

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Opinion/opinión Community & Event Brieflies 6TH ANNUAL COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF THE SOUTH PLAINS (CIS) GALA will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at 2320 Mac Davis Lane. Doors will open at 6 pm with a silent auction. The Gala will begin promptly at 6:30 pm and a plated dinner will be served at 7 pm. The Live Auction will be held after the performances. Please contact Penny Jones at 806-368-8090 for more information on purchasing tickets. TEX-MEX COOKING-CALDO DE RES (Beef Vegetable Soup), February 10, Saturday, 10 am, $5, Ages Teen-Adult, Learn to cook authentic and traditional dishes and then lunch on your recipe. Preregister by Thursday before class. Rawlings Community Center. LUBBOCK LIONS CLUB 64TH ANNUAL PANCAKE FESTIVAL Each year the Lions Club hosts the Largest Pancake Festival in the world to support local charities. This year it will be held February 17, 2018, 7 AM - 8 PM, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Tickets are $6 in advance or $7 at the door. Children age 2 and under eat free! L U B B O C K NAACP BANQUET Remembering Our Past on the Path Forward Please join us as we celebrate our commitment to a better and fairer society on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Reception at 6:00 p.m. & Dinner at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Clarion Grand Park Hotel, 3201 South Loop 289. $40 per person and $30 per student. Contact Debbie Spencer at (806) 535-3845. 29TH MAYORS’ BEANS AND CORNBREAD LUNCHEON This fundraising event helps raise money for Hospice of Lubbock’s non-funded and under-funded hospice patients and families, Grief Recovery Center and Children’s Grief Camp each summer. Hospice of Lubbock is the region’s only nonprofit adult and pediatric hospice since 1987. March 2, 2018, 11 am -1:30 pm, Civic Center. Tickets $10. HAW SCHOLARSHIP GALA will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 7 to 10 pm at the Merket Alumni Center. Guests will enjoy dinner and a USO show. Sponsorship opportunities are available, by contacting Esther Pena at (806) 543-3837. THE HISPANIC ROUNDTABLE Hispanic organizations, neighborhood association and all committed to the advocacy behind the pressing issues impacting Latinos living in Lubbock and the surrounding communities are invited to join us monthly for a Roundtable discussion to share news, events, and updates related to your organization, project or event. The first meeting will begin in March and will be held the first Monday of each month, at 5:30 p.m. For more details call (806)792-1212 or email christymartinez@suddenlink.net

Latinos, Get Ready for the Second Year of this Administration

t’s been one year since Donald Imany Trump’s inauguration, but to Latinos, the fear, frustration,

and abhorrence incited by his administration has made it feel a lot longer than 365 days. A year ago, Trump’s own contradictory comments on various issues, such as immigration and the fate of the Affordable Care Act, made many wonder whether he’d really be as bad we initially predicted. Alas, the past twelve months have proven our worst fears true. When confronted with a choice of policy options, Trump has repeatedly chosen the path most detrimental to communities of color and working families. Consistent with the tone with which he launched his campaign, when he denigrated Latin American immigrants, he moved swiftly after his inauguration to advance a white supremacist agenda. Trump’s opening salvo included executive orders to expand the grounds for deportation to every undocumented immigrant, enhance the role of local law enforcement agencies in immigration enforcement, punish sanctuary jurisdictions, and ban Muslims from entering the country. The deportation in February of an Arizona mother, Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos, for nothing more than a decade-old minor offense of using a fake social security number so she could work to support her two children, signaled the ominous direction in which the new president was steering the federal government’s deportation apparatus. In September, the Trump administration ended Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and since then has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for those from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan-- all places that Trump offensively referred to last week as “s--hole” countries.” Trump has also cut refugee admissions in half and has endorsed legislation that would cut legal immigration. The message is clear: the Trump administration will do nothing to help people who aren’t white. It’s no surprise that his response to Puerto Ricans struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria has been lackluster, to say the least. Meanwhile, as outrageous tweets attracted popular attention and ire, the machinery of Trump’s adminis-

tration quietly dismantled grants, Trump has continregulations across a broad uously sent dog whistles swath of federal policy. to the extreme fringe on These actions are putting the right of American soour drinking water at risk ciety. of contamination, keepDespite these setbacks ing overtime pay out of and insults, there are reach of millions of hardreasons for Latinos to be working people, putting hopeful. While we enobstacles in the way of dured an unprecedented accessing quality health assault on our commucare, and increasing mass nity during the past year, incarceration. we did not go unheard. With the complicity of Héctor E. Sánchez Just as we stood with his allies in Congress, Trump is other communities when they were transforming the judiciary to serve attacked, we did not stand alone, as the most powerful and be less di- exemplified by the rally that the Naverse, and making the super-rich tional Hispanic Leadership Agenda even richer. While the tax bill he (NHLA) held in front of the White signed before Christmas is a gift House to launch Latino Heritage to the wealthy, it will result in tax Month in September, where nationincreases on 70 percent of Latino al Latino leaders were joined in solifamilies by 2027. darity by Asian Americans and PaIn addition to all these public pol- cific Islanders, Native Americans, icy decisions, Trump has abused African Americans, women of all the bully pulpit of the presidency. races, and representatives of the From his refusal to rebuke the LGBTQ, labor, and environmental white supremacists that marched in movements. Charlottesville, to his pardon of the The Latino community is organizvirulently anti-immigrant former ing and coalescing. NHLA, the cosheriff, Joe Arpaio, and his recent alition of the nation’s leading Latino vulgarities about non-white immi- advocacy organizations, has grown

in the past year and is more united than ever. Young Latinos from across the country are bringing extraordinary determination and leadership to the front lines of the current struggle to pass the Dream Act. Latino attorneys are leading legal challenges to discriminatory policies, from our legal defense organizations like MALDEF and Latino Justice, to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra. Latinas are running for office and winning, epitomized by Hala Ayala and Elizabeth Guzman, who became the first Latinas ever elected to Virginia’s state legislature. We look at the year ahead with trepidation, but thanks to the strength within our community, and the solidarity of our allies, Latinos are feeling less fearful. We know the tide will turn, not on its own, but by our making.

POSITIVE FOR COMMUNITY Happy Birthday to Latino Lubbock. Thank you for being Positive for the Community. Your articles are on spot and your coverage on the community and Church and especially for the Knights of Columbus Councils and Los Hermanos Familia and all the Civic organization. Thank you, Joe & Sylvia Leos BLESSINGS Congratulations and may the Lord continue His blessings in order to pass those blessing to this community that you have blessed with your works. May you have another successful year 2018. Josue Silva A NEEDED SERVICE Congratulations on your successful endeavor. It is a truly needed service to our community. I wish you growth and continued success. I look forward to reading Latino Lubbock for many more years. Adelante! Patsy Cardona GREAT REPORTING Congratulations on providing so many years of great reporting. Mark Millares FANTASTIC JOB Congrats on your 12th Anniversary of bringing us news. Fantastic Job! Adelaida Montemayor

LOVE LATINO LUBBOCK Just wanted to say congratulations to Latino Lubbock Magazine and to Christy and family, for making it happen. "HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY". Love your magazine.

¿Que Piensas? We know our readers have a lot to say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, TX 79493, or email them to news@latinolubbock.net. Please 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. Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles do not necessarily represent the views of Latino Lubbock Magazine. THANK YOU Thank you for all do for community and those in need. God bless you and yours. Have a blessed New Year. Jessie Garza VERY PROUD OF LLM Happy Birthday Latino Lubbock Magazine! May you have many more! Very proud of you! Margie

Carta Abierta

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Héctor E. Sánchez is the Chair of NHLA a nonpartisan association composed of 40 of the leading national and regional Hispanic civil rights and public policy organizations and distinguished Hispanic leaders from all over the nation.

Yours Truly, Angie O'Loughlin A BETTER COMMUNITY Congratulations and thank you for all the things that you do, making our Latino community better! JR Brothers, M.D. NO RESULTS I'm very disappointed in the city council's decision against the residents of the Guadalupe neighbors - especially the mayor and Dist. 1 representative who does not seem to care about his constituents. I voted for both but can guarantee you that neither deserve our votes in the upcoming election. In general, we've seen no results that benefit the residents of District 1 under this leadership. This is the best they can do for this segment of taxpayers who have taken care of what the city always ignores? And once again they rallied around another "Good Ol' Boy." No wonder Lubbock can't shake its negative image against Hispanics. It never changes. Manuel Garcia

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Citizens (LULAC) councils throughout the United States will celebrate the founding of the organization during LULAC Week, which always takes place in February. Since its inception on February 17, 1929, in Corpus Christi, Texas, LULAC has championed the cause of Hispanic Americans in education, employment, economic development,

and civil rights. LULAC has now become one of the largest, oldest and most successful Hispanic civil rights and service organizations in the United States 88 years ago. In Lubbock, LULAC Council #263 will celebrate 62 years of community service started in 1956, to increase educational opportunities and improve the quality of life for Hispanics on the South Plains. The Annual LULAC Week will commence by Council #263 will host local and area councils for their largest fundraiser, which closes

the week events, and benefits the scholarship fund. The 36th Annual "Bring Out Your Best" Scholarship & Awards Banquet, which raises scholarship funds for students, will be held Sat., February 17th, at 6 p.m., at the Clarion Suites Hotel. Jorge Ramirez professor at the Texas Tech School of Law will serve as the keynote speaker. Since the inception of the event, LULAC Council #263 has provided scholarships totaling $718,000. Tables for Sponsors of the event for eight persons will be sold for $500, and individual seats are $50. For reservations or additional information, please contact Alice Lozada (806) 787-5794.

Salas Receives State Sunrise Award

aniela Hernandez-Salas of D Lubbock has been named the 2017 Look Good Feel Better

Sunrise Award for Outstanding Service in the state of Texas. The award was announced December 24th by the American Cancer Society. The award is presented to volunteers who have displayed outstanding volunteer leadership, dedication, skills, and kindness. Collectively, these volunteers have helped thousands of cancer patients tremendously in coping with the appearance-related challenges of their illness. Volunteers are nominated by American Cancer Society staff,

peers, or are self-nominated. State winners are determined by Society regional staff in three categories: Professional Beauty Association (PBA) member/ LGFB Certified Volunteer, LGFB Certified Volunteer, and LGFB General Volunteer. Look Good Feel Better recognized 41 remarkable volunteers at the state level who have made a truly memorable impact on patients. HernandezSalas is LGFB Certified and has volunteered for 24 years. She is a make-up artist and State Trainer in the states of Texas and Oklahoma. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Benjamin Garcia Named To SOTX BOD pecial S Olympics Texas

athlete and Lubbock resident Benjamin Z. Garcia has been elected to Special O l y m pics Texas’ (SOTX) Board of Directors. He will hold a two-year term in his new role in an Athlete position. “I am so excited to join the Board

of Directors,” Garcia said. “I will represent my fellow athletes with pride.” “We are looking forward to having Benjamin join the SOTX Board of Directors,” said Chad Tywater, SOTX board chairman. “He is an outstanding athlete leader and I know he’ll do a great job of representing the athlete viewpoint on our board.” Garcia is a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a graduate of Central High School in San Angelo. He is a former member of the SOTX President’s Advisory Council and is a Special Olympics Texas Global Messenger.

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As a Special Olympics Texas athlete, Garcia competes in basketball, bocce, soccer, bowling, aquatics, softball and golf. In his spare time, he enjoys painting and doing arts and crafts. SOTX changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. They provide opportunities for more than 58,333 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship.

Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas

AVISO DE RECIBO DE SOLICITUDES E INTENCIÓN DE OBTENER ENMIENDA Y RENOVACIÓN DE PERMISO DE AIRE PERMISO de CALIDAD DE AIRE NÚM. 3807 SOLICITUD City of Lubbock, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ, por sus siglas en inglés) para enmienda a y renovación de Permiso de Calidad de Aire Núm. 3807, el cual autorizaría modificaciones a y el funcionamiento continuado de Steam Unit 2 within the Alex Ty Cooke Generating Station ubicado/a en 3500 East Slaton Road, Lubbock, Condado de Lubbock, Texas 79404. Este enlace a un mapa electrónico de la ubicación general del sitio o de la instalación es proporcionado como una cortesía pública y no es parte de la solicitud o del aviso. Para la ubicación exacta, consulte la solicitud. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=33.52111&lng=-101.7906&zoom=13&type=r. La instalación existente y/o las instalaciones relacionadas emitirán los siguientes contaminantes atmosféricos: carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide. Estas solicitudes se presentó a la TCEQ el December 12, 2017 . La renovación del permiso será emitida junta con la enmienda. Esta acción de otorgar el permiso también incluye la incorporación de las siguientes autorizaciones previas o cambios a instalaciones autorizadas relacionadas con este permiso: permits by rule. Las razones para cualquier cambio o incorporación, hasta el punto que puedan ser incluidos en el permiso renovado, pueden incluir las mejoras en los controles operacionales en la planta o la manera de asegurar la aplicación de la ley para el permiso. Las solicitudes estarán disponibles para ser revisados y copiados en la oficina central de la TCEQ, la oficina regional de la TCEQ en Lubbock, y Lubbock City Hall – City Secretary’s Office, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, comenzando el primer día de la publicación de este aviso. El expediente de cumplimiento normativo de la instalación, si alguno existe, está disponible para su revisión en la oficina regional de la TCEQ en Lubbock. El director ejecutivo de la TCEQ ha determinado que las solicitudes están completas administrativamente y llevará a cabo un examen técnico de las solicitudes. COMENTARIO PÚBLICO/REUNIÓN PÚBLICA Usted puede presentar comentarios públicos, solicitar una reunión pública, o solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial al domicilio a continuación. La TCEQ tomará en cuenta todos los comentarios públicos en la decisión final sobre las solicitudes. La fecha límite para presentar comentarios públicos es 30 días después de que se publique el aviso en el periódico. El propósito de la reunión pública es proporcionar la oportunidad de presentar comentarios o hacer preguntas sobre las solicitudes. Si el director ejecutivo determina que existe un importante nivel de interés público con respecto a las solicitudes o si lo solicita un legislador local, se llevará a cabo una reunión pública sobre la solicitud. Una reunión pública no es una audiencia de caso impugnado. Si sólo se reciben comentarios con respecto a las solicitudes, la respuesta a los comentarios, junto con el aviso de la acción del director ejecutivo sobre las solicitudes, serán enviadas por correo a todas aquellas personas que presentaron comentarios o quienes se encuentren en la lista de correo para estas solicitudes. El director ejecutivo completará el examen técnico, expedirá una decisión preliminar sobre las solicitudes, y se publicará y se enviará por correo un Aviso de Solicitud y Decisión Preliminar a aquellas personas que se encuentren en la lista de correo para estas solicitudes. Ese aviso incluirá el plazo final para presentar comentarios públicos. Si una petición para una audiencia se presenta a tiempo en respuesta a este Aviso de Recibo de Solicitud e Intención de Obtener Permiso de Aire, el plazo para solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado se extenderá a treinta días después de enviar por correo de la respuesta a los comentarios del director ejecutivo. Después del plazo final para comentarios públicos y después de Aviso de Solicitud y Decisión Preliminar, el director ejecutivo tomará en cuenta los comentarios y preparará una respuesta para todos los comentarios públicos pertinentes y materiales, o significativos. Si se reciben comentarios, la respuesta a los comentarios, junto con la decisión del director ejecutivo con respecto a las solicitudes, serán enviadas por correo a todas aquellas personas que presentaron comentarios públicos o quienes se encuentren en la lista de correo para estas solicitudes. OPORTUNIDAD PARA UNA AUDIENCIA DE CASO IMPUGNADO Usted puede solicitar una audiencia de caso impugnado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado es un procedimiento legal similar a un juicio civil en un tribunal de distrito del estado. Una audiencia de caso impugnado sólo se concederá con base a cuestiones de hecho en disputa que son pertinentes y materiales para las decisiones de la Comisión con respecto a las solicitudes. Además, la Comisión sólo concederá una audiencia sobre cuestiones que se presentan por usted u otros durante el período de comentarios públicos y no se retiren. Una persona que puede estar afectada por contaminantes de emisiones atmosféricas de una planta tiene derecho a solicitar una audiencia. Si se solicita una audiencia de caso impugnado, debe presentar lo siguiente: (1) su nombre (o para un grupo o asociación, un representante oficial), dirección y número de teléfono; (2) el nombre del solicitante y número del permiso; (3) la declaración “[yo/nosotros] solicito/solicitamos una audiencia de un caso impugnado”; (4) una descripción específica de cómo se vería adversamente afectado por la solicitud y emisiones atmosféricas de la planta de manera que no es común para el público en general; (5) la ubicación y la distancia de su propiedad con relación a la planta; (6) una descripción de cómo usa la propiedad, que pueda ser afectada por la planta; y (7) una lista de todas las cuestiones de hecho en disputa que usted presente durante el período de comentarios. Si la petición la hace un grupo o asociación, uno o más miembros que tienen derecho a solicitar una audiencia deben ser identificados por su nombre y dirección física. Los intereses que el grupo o la asociación busca proteger también se deben identificar. También puede presentar sus modificaciones propuestas a la solicitud/al permiso que satisfarían sus inquietudes. Después del cierre de todos los períodos de comentarios y de petición que aplican, el director ejecutivo enviará las solicitudes y cualquier petición para una audiencia de caso impugnado a los Comisionados de la TCEQ para su consideración durante una reunión programada de la Comisión. La Comisión sólo puede conceder una solicitud de una audiencia de caso impugnado sobre los temas que el solicitante haya presentado en sus comentarios oportunos que no fueron retirados posteriormente. Si se concede una audiencia, el tema de la audiencia estará limitado a cuestiones de hecho en disputa o cuestiones mixtas de hecho y de derecho relacionadas a intereses pertinentes y materiales de calidad atmosférica que se hayan presentado durante el período de comentarios. Cuestiones tales como valor de propiedad, ruido, seguridad de tráfico y zonificación no están dentro de la jurisdicción de la Comisión para abordarse en este proceso judicial. LISTA DE CORREO Además de presentar comentarios públicos, puede solicitar que le incluyan en una lista de correo para recibir futuros avisos públicos sobre estas solicitudes específicas enviadas por correo por la Oficina del Secretario Oficial de la TCEQ, al enviar una petición por escrito a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial de la TCEQ a la dirección a continuación. CONTACTOS DE LA AGENCIA E INFORMACIÓN Comentarios públicos y peticiones se deben entregar por el Internet a www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html o se deben enviarse por escrito a la Oficina del Secretario Oficial, MC-105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711 3087. Si se comunica con la TCEQ por vía electrónica, por favor tenga en cuenta que su dirección de correo, como su dirección actual, pasará a formar parte del registro público de la agencia. Para más información sobre esta solicitud de permiso o sobre el proceso de permisos, por favor llame sin cobro al Programa de Educación del Público al 1 800 687 4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Se puede obtener información adicional también de City of Lubbock, 1301 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas 79401-3278, o al llamar Ms. Darla Ward, Lubbock Power and Light al número (806) 775-3530. Fecha de Expedición: December 28, 2017 Copyright 2018 by Latino Lubbock Magazine

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Politics/política

Notice Of Early Voting

arly Voting by personal appearance for the March 6th, 2018 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections will be February 20th – March 2, 2018. The Main Polling Place: Lubbock County Elections Office, in Public Room, 1308 Crickets Ave., Tues, February 20th – Fri,

March 2, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EXCEPT Sunday, February 25th 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. All early polling locations on the dates, times and locations can be found at www.votelubbock.org The last day to vote for the upcoming March 6, 2018 Joint Party Primaries is Monday, February 5th.

otación Adelantada para las V Elecciones Primarias de los Demócratas y Republicanos el 6

– 2 de marzo, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EXCEPTO el domingo, 25 de febrero 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Todos los sitios de votación adelantada en las fechas, horarios y localidades que se listan a www. votelubbock.org El último día para votar para el próximo 6 de marzo de 2018 las primarias del partido son lunes, 5 de febrero.

Notación De Votación Adelantada

de marzo, 2018, se llevará a cabo el 20 de febrero –2 de marzo, 2018. El lugar principal de la votación: La Oficina de Elecciones del Condado de Lubbock, en el Salón Público, 1308 avenida crickets, Martes – Viernes, 20 de febrero

White House Proposal Uses

DREAMers to Push Anti-Immigrant Agenda

h UnidosUS (formerly T NCLR) rejected an immigration plan announced

by the White House that would drastically alter the nation’s immigration system. Cloaked as a solution for DACA recipients, youth who came to the United States as children, the White House plan dramatically slashes legal immigration and provides billions in funding for a mass deportation force. “The White House plan is yet another attempt to undermine a real legislative solution for DREAMers. Their intent is to do a bait-and-switch on the American people by using relief for DREAMers, something the overwhelming majority of our country supports, to destroy our country’s legal immigration system, starting with a ban on family and diversity. In the process, they also seek to write

a $25 billion blank check to the largest and most unaccountable law enforcement entity in the country, whose abuses have been widely documented,” said UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía. “Members of Congress who stand for real solutions and have worked in a bipartisan manner to produce them, should not fall for this trap. It’s a cruel game, it needs to stop and the only way to do that is for congressional Republican leadership to bring true common ground proposals to the floor for a vote," Murguía concluded. UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s

largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 communitybased organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For almost 50 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration, and that share a desire to make our country stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org

Zoning Board Approves Senior Living Registrarse para votar Center in Guadalupe Neighborhood el último día para registrarse para votar es el 5 de febrero de 2018

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ubbock City Council gave iniL tial approval to rezone property in the Guadalupe neighborhood in

Northeast Lubbock. The decision cleared the way for a new housing complex and there was a mix reaction among residents. The council voted 5-1 to rezone the lot and fourth generation resident of the neighborhood, Delores Reyes said they are not giving up the fight. "We don't have the money that Mr. Hance has," Reyes said. "It's the David versus Goliath type of thing, you know we see it all through America, well we're the little guy this time and we're going to continue to fight." Kent Hance, the point man for the development proposed the lot be used for senior living villas. Reyes said she is worried the senior living complex will eventually become low-income housing and bring undesirable people. "The other council members, Mr. Kent Hance, he won't have to live with them," Reyes said. "We will, we're going to have to face this problem." Reyes said they will continue vo-

cally opposing the decision. "The love that we have for each other and the comradery, you don't get that anywhere else, and that I believe is why they don't understand why we're fighting so hard not to have those villas made," Reyes said. Council will take a second and final vote in February. The contention over the proposed developments in the Guadalupe neighborhood in northeast Lubbock all started with a request for tax credits. The applicant, K R S Guadalupe 18 LP, initially wanted to build the apartment complex that would be designated as section 8 or low-income housing. The residents took their worries right to the developer during a public planning and zoning meeting. During the meeting, there was a big plot twist that many Guadalupe residents were not aware expecting. Kent Hance, the investor, and developer in charge of the proposed project, announced that the leadership team had made the decision to change the original project idea from family style living to senior living apartment complexes after a

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community meeting was held a few days before. "At the meeting, that's one of the things that we talked about," said Hance. "That it would be for families and we decided to get in concession to make it more amenable for everyone by making it senior living." Residents have rallied in disappointment against the current council member Juan Chadis who said that he had only learned of the complex before the holidays. "We have a huge legacy here in Lubbock and what we don't want is for that legacy to be erased", says Guadalupe resident Nick Muñiz. "I want to be sure that our best interests are taken to heart and really listen to us." He said that residents had been gathering for the last few weeks to create a plan of action to be presented to the council in the hopes that the development would not take place. In lieu of the decision, Muñiz has also filed to run against Chadis for the District 1 seat. Council will take a second and final vote at a city council meeting to be held the second Thursday in February.

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Potential Census Question on Citizenship Stirs Fears of Dampened Participation

onths before the Justice M Department asked that a citizenship question be included in

the next census, researchers were hearing concerns about the survey's confidentiality, based largely on the administration's immigration policies. Census Bureau researchers who have been working on the technology to be used in the 2020 Census have been testing questions on volunteers, and the researchers reported that the volunteers had “spontaneously” raised concerns about who would have access to information about immigration status at higher rates than in the past. The volunteers mentioned the “Muslim ban” and expressed "discomfort registering” the demographic characteristics of other household members. They also brought up the administration's decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, better known as DACA, the Obama-era program that protected young immigrants brought to the country as children from deportation. Volunteers made repeated references to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a Sept. 20 memo and

a Nov. 2 presentation. Some participants provided false information on the people they lived with because of these fears. The behavior was exhibited even though the volunteers were being paid and had established rapport with their interviewers. “It should be noted that this level of deliberate falsification of the household roster and spontaneous mention of concerns regarding negative attitudes toward immigrants, is largely unprecedented,” one memo stated. The Justice Department's request that a question about citizenship be on the 2020 Census, made in a Dec. 12 letter, was first reported and posted online by Pro Publica. The department argued that adding the question would help protect voting rights. The request was made by the general counsel for the Justice Management Division, which advises the department on department policy. But the request is raising concern that even merely asking about citizenship status, and the publicity surrounding the request, will raise fears among some respondents. To some critics, the request is an extension of the department’s hardline approach on immigration and an attempt to create a mindset in parts of the population that the 2020

Census could be used to turn them or their family members over to immigration officials. Groups such as the Central American Resource Center, Carecen, based in Washington, have for many years organized campaigns and helped the Census Bureau find numerators from the community who could persuade immigrants to fill out census forms. About 74 percent of Americans mailed back their census forms in 2010. Abel Nuñez, Carecen's executive director, said his group tries to explain to people that the law prohibits the Census Bureau from sharing the information with other parts of the government, except in formats for statistical research. “In previous administrations, you could count on the executive office to make that clear, but with this administration … They may want that confusion to continue to be out there because it benefits their immigration strategy,” Nuñez said. The Census Bureau said in a statement that it is evaluating DOJ's request and handling it the same as it has past requests. The bureau said that its final list of questions must be submitted to Congress by March 31 and that Wilbur Ross, the secretary of the Commerce Department, which oversees the Census Bureau, will then make a decision.

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A TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y PARTES INTERESADAS: City of Lubbock, ha solicitado a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas (TCEQ) para enmienda a y renovación de Permiso de Calidad de Aire Núm. 3807, el cual autorizaría la modificación a y el funcionamiento continuado de un/una Steam Unit 2 within the Alex Ty Cooke Generating Station ubicado/a en 3500 East Slaton Road, Lubbock, Condado de Lubbock, Texas 79404. En la sección de avisos públicos de este periódico se encuentra información adicional sobre estas solicitudes.

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Celebrate 2-1-1 Day

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

human service access on July 21, 2000. And the United Way of America declared February 11th as National 2-1-1 Day in 2006. 2-1-1 is a free, easy-to-remember three-digit telephone number that

provides answers and direction in regard to health benefits (public benefits), food vouchers and pantries, general information; utility assistance, and rent assistance. For more information visit www.211texas.org, or email to southplains211@yahoo.com.

Financial Coaching Tips: The Next Steps to Success a s t L month's issue was on

goal setting. Now that you have a goal, take small steps toward achieving it. Here are some ideas to keep you on track. F i r s t , organize your financial paperwork. Invest in a simple filing cabinet and folders. Organize utility bills, pay stubs, bank and credit card statements less than two years old. Also, keep important documents such as active deeds, insurance policies, receipts for big-ticket items, marriage licenses, wills, birth certificates, tax returns, and yearend investment statements. Shred

papers you don't need. Next, track your bills. Write due dates for all bills for the rest of the year. In addition to monthly expenses such as mortgage/rent, utilities, and loan payments, include periodic expenses such as insurance, vehicle registration, car repairs, tuition, school supplies, birthday gifts, property taxes, etc. These expenses occur infrequently, making them easy to forget about. Lastly, simplify your bill paying process. Set up automatic bill pay. If you do it manually, pay your bills either on payday or weekly or bimonthly. And of course, check your bank account balance first, or else you'll overdraft. Annie Margarita Yang offers a unique perspective on money that will inspire you to act, and transform your life into financial success.

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Time to Prepare for Your Retirement

you're in your 40's or 50's and Iforfhaven't managed to save much retirement, don't throw in the towel! You can do it - but it won't be easy. When you're young, time is literally on your side, thanks to the beauty of compounding. When you get a late start, it isn't going to be as easy as eating out less often. You need to start saving at least 15-20% of your gross income more would be better! If you have highinterest credit card debt, tackle that first. Then, make sure you're

maxing out contributions to your company's 401(k) plan. You're allowed - by law - to salt away up to $22,000 of your own contributions, if you'll be age 50 by the end of the year. Otherwise, the ceiling's set at $16,500. If you don't have a 401(k) plan through work, look into an IRA. If you don't have an employer pension plan and are at least 50, you can put away up to $6,000 pre-tax a year. Now for some tough love: You can't do this stuff if you're living paycheck to paycheck. If you are, you need to either spend less, or earn more. Think about a second job, maybe some parttime consulting, if you have the skills. Or think about downsizing.

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no tires la toalla! Usted puede hacerlo - pero no va a ser fácil. Cuando uno es joven , el tiempo es, literalmente, de su lado, gracias a la belleza de la capitalización. Cuando usted consigue un inicio tardío, que no va a ser tan fácil como salir a comer con menos frecuencia. Tienes que empezar a ahorrar por lo menos el 15-20% de sus ingresos brutos - más sería mejor. Si usted tiene alto interés de la deuda de tarjeta de crédito, hacer frente a la primera . A continuación, asegúrese de que está el gasto excesivo con aporta-

ciones a plan de su compañía de 401 ( k). Se le permite - por ley - a la sal de distancia de hasta $ 22,000 de sus propias contribuciones, si vas a ser de 50 años a finales de año. De lo contrario, el techo está fijado en $16.5 mil. Si usted no tiene un plan 401 ( k ) a través del trabajo, mirar en una cuenta IRA. Si usted no tiene un plan de pensiones de empresa y tiene por lo menos 50, puede guardar hasta $6,000 antes de impuestos de un año. Ahora un poco de amor duro: No se puede hacer esto si usted está viviendo de cheque a cheque de pago. Si es así, usted necesita ya sea gastar menos o ganar más. Piense en un segundo trabajo, tal vez algunos de consultoría a tiempo parcial , si usted tiene las habilidades. O piensa en reducción de personal.

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he Health and Human SerT vices Commission announced the release of $47.7 million to be-

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plan for the replacement of existing facilities as well as plan and design a new hospital. Projects include: • renovation projects to expand capacity at the Kerrville and San Antonio State Hospitals; • the architectural planning and design of a new hospital and continuum of care campus in Houston; • the architectural planning and design of two new 100-bed units at Rusk State Hospital; • the planning for the total replacement of Austin and San Antonio State Hospitals. Remaining funds will be requested and distributed throughout the course of the biennium. With this funding and a focus on collaborative partnerships, expanded capacity, and better engagement between state hospitals and the larger continuum of care, HHSC seeks to ensure quality care; highlight services; and relieve pressure on jails, emergency rooms, homeless shelters, and other places not meant to provide intensive mental health services.

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The service is offered on a first come first serve basis and is dependent on the number of volunteers available to prepare tax returns. The volunteers are trained and have experience. There are some return scenarios which will be considered out-of-scope for the program. Examples are married filing separately, rental properties and farm income. Come by early in February, to ask questions or call (806) 269-0230 or (806) 4072566.

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Wellness/bienestar

Stay Healthy, Be Active

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

Get Your Flu Shot It's Not Too Late

he flu is the seventh T leading cause of death among Latinos

ma, more prevalent among Latinos, can lead to serious complications. Now just one shot is needed — the H1N1 vaccine is included — and a version for those age 65 or older is available.

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

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Noticias de salud/ Health News

exercise program if they start out slowly and build up gradually once they see improvements. One of the easiest ways to get moving is to walk. You can start out slowly and build on your routine by going longer distances or walking at a faster pace. Just be sure to: wear walking shoes with good support and traction; drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise; be aware of the weather, such as extreme heat and humidity or cold and ice; and be alert to any warning signs, such as dizziness or pain, that might signal a problem. Also remember to take your time. You can even break your activities into shorter sessions if a longer one is too much. For instance, do two, 15-minute walks instead of one half-hour walk. If you need help designing an exercise program, consider using a personal trainer or fitness instructor who is trained and certified to work with people who have health challenges.

FLU VACCINATION CLINICS The City of Lubbock Health Department will host flu clinics Feb. 1st 8:30 am - 11:30 am and 1 pm - 4:30 pm; and Feb. 2. from 8:30 - 1:00 pm, at 806 18th Street. No appointment is necessary. The cost of the flu vaccine is $20, regardless of whether or not you have health insurance. Cash and credit cards are accepted. FREE flu shots are available to the following groups: Seniors with Medicare, Children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, Children without insurance.

Ser saludable por mantenerse activo

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK/ GLUCOSE SCREENING, February 9th and 23rd, 10 am, Free, Adults 50+, Blood pressure checks and glucose screenings sponsored by local health care agencies. Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst.

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

a dejado de realizar alguna ¿H actividad física por causa de algún problema de salud como

la artritis, los dolores crónicos de espalda u otra incapacidad? No debería. Con aprobación de su médico, y siguiendo el programa adecuado, las personas con problemas de salud pueden gozar de muchos de los beneficios para la salud que resultan al mantenerse activo. La actividad física puede, por ejemplo: darle más energía, levantar el ánimo, reducir el estrés, fortalecer los músculos y huesos, ayudar a dormir mejor y mejorar el equilibrio y la flexibilidad. También puede contribuir a aliviar los síntomas de algunas condiciones crónicas incluidas la artritis, diabetes, enfermedad del corazón, y osteoporosis. Ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que los impedimentos físicos nos sometían a una vida de inactividad. Las investigaciones demuestran cada vez más que mover el cuerpo es bueno para la salud física y mental, incluso si usted sufre de una desafiante condición de salud. El movimiento ha reemplazado al descanso inapropiado como receta médica para enfrentarse a condiciones como el dolor de espalda, y para recuperarse de cirugías cardíacas y otras cirugías. La gente con necesidades especiales disfruta ahora participando en actividades como caminar y esquiar, eventos ciclísticos y de natación, incluso en maratones. De acuerdo al fisiólogo del Vive tu vida, Get Up Get Moving!

American Council on Exercise (ACE) Cedric Bryant, el estudio y exámenes de los efectos del ejercicio en personas mayores ha modificado las recomendaciones que hacen los médicos sobre la actividad física. “La mayoría de las personas, a menos que sufran de algún problema cardiovascular invisible, pueden con toda seguridad emprender un programa de ejercicios, siempre que empiecen poco a poco y vayan aumentando gradualmente cuando comiencen a notar una mejoría. A veces, a las personas con problemas de salud les preocupa que la actividad física pueda causar dolores o empeorar su situación. Obtener primero el visto bueno del médico puede contribuir a aliviar estas preocupaciones. También es importante que usted compruebe que está haciendo la cantidad debida de las actividades convenientes. Podría decirse que el ejercicio es un tipo de medicina. Pero debe administrarse según las dosis indicadas. ¿Cómo obtener ayuda? Si necesita ayuda para planear un programa de ejercicios, considere la posibilidad de usar un entrenador personal o un instructor físico capacitado y certificado para trabajar con personas que sufren de retos para la salud. Si a usted le resulta muy difícil salir, un entrenador personal podría ir hasta su casa. Aunque podría resultar caro, no tiene que ser una inversión a largo plazo.

NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY® is Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. The public is encouraged to wear red to promote your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and spreading the message that heart disease is killing women. FREE LEARN TO COOK & NUTRITION CLASSES: The FREE program includes: four nutrition classes (February 5, 12, 19 & 26 @9 a.m.), a dietitian appointment, and cooking classes (February 5 & 26@ 5 p.m.). Complete the program and get a $60 gift card! Held at Catholic Charities, 102 Avenue J. Call 806-370-3385 to sign up, or learntocook@ cclubbock.org. Limited spots are available.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, February 20, 12 pm, Free, Adults 50+, Topics on health and nutrition are discussed to help you learn a healthy way to live. Sponsored by Texas Ag Extension. Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. HEALTHBEAT EQUIPMENT brings the best of the gym to the great outdoors at Buddy Holly Lake of Cesar Chavez Drive, for ages 13 to 100. The outdoor fitness equipment is available to the public and has 10 pieces of fitness equipment. It is also This is a project of Los Hermanos Familia. FREE &ACCESSIBLE. COVENANT FITNESS, Monday – Thursday, 1 pm, Free, Adults 50+, Aerobics for any level of fitness! Sponsored by the Covenant Health Systems, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue. BALANCE EXERCISES for the Active Aging, Monday/Wednesday, 1 pm, Free, Adults 50+, Join us in exercises to help increase strength and balance, Maggie Trejo Supercenter, 3200 Amherst. FREE CLINIC at Lubbock Impact The Free Clinic holds a free doctors clinic every Wednesday at 34th Street and Boston Avenue. Registration begins at 4 PM. Patients must be 18 and older and medically uninsured to receive free medications and doctors visits. For more information, please call (806) 799-4320.

Health/Salud

Heart Health Month The Doc or Is In

eart disease and stroke rank H as the top killers of Hispanics in the

dance, play sports, jump rope with your kids. Aim for a healthy weight. Take steps to lose weight if you are overweight. Try losing weight slowly. Cut back on foods high in fats and calories. Eat smaller portions. Eat fruits and vegetables for snacks. Bake, broil, or boil your foods. Be active every day. Eat heart-healthy foods, such as skim or 1% milk; low

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

egún la American Heart Association, las enfermedades del corazón y los ataques cerebrales son la principal causa de muerte de los hispanos de Estados Unidos, cobrando las vidas del 29,3 por ciento de más de 117.000 hispanos que mueren cada año. Manténgase activo físicamente todos los días. ¡Escoja actividades que usted y sufamilia puedan disfrutar! Activades como: camina, hacer ejercicios aeróbicos, trabajar en el jardín, bailar, practicar deportes, y saltar cuerda con sus hijos. Manténgase activo todos los días. Trate de lograr un peso saludable. Siga estos consejos para bajar de peso si tiene sobrepeso.Trate de perder peso despacio.

Evite las comidas con alto contenido de grasa y calorías. Sírvase porciones pequeñas de comida. Coma frutas y vegetales como bocadillos. Hornee, ase o hierva sus comidas. Coma alimentos saludables para el corazón como: leche descremada o con 1% de grasa; helado de yogur bajo en grasa; quesos bajos en grasa o sin grasa; pescado; pavo y pollo sin pellejo; cortes de carne bajos en grasa; cereales, pastas, lentejas y frijoles (habichuelas)tortillas de maíz, panes, y frutas y vegetales. Escoja sólo de vez en cuando estos alimentos: leche con un 2% de grasa; aceites y margarina;

aguacates (paltas), aceitunas y coco; y nueces. Trate de evitar estos alimentos: leche entera o regular, cremas y helados de leche (mantecados), quesos hechos de leche entera, y mantequilla; cortes de carne con alto contenido de grasa y chicharrones, chorizos, salchichas y mortadela, hígado, riñones y otros órganos animales; yemas de huevo; y manteca, aceite de coco, de palma o de pepita de palma. Visite la American Heart Association o llame al 1-800242-8721 (en inglés y español).

he single best T way to prevent seasonal flu is to get

2. Stay home when you are sick.This will help prevent spreading your illness to others. 3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often

spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. 6. Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

United States, claiming the lives of 29.3 percent of the more than 117,000 Hispanics who die each year, according to the American Heart Association. Be physically active every day. Choose activities that you and your family can enjoy: walk, do aerobics, garden,

Mes sobre la salud del corazón S

Preventing the Flu

vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu. 1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Advice from our Doctors... Consejos de nuestros médicos

How to Prevent Cavities

ost people believe that with E good brushing they will have healthy teeth. Sadly they go to the dentist only to hear of new problems. How could this happen with such good care and regular visits? They may be told that they have “weak or problem” teeth by their dentist. The truth is that your sugar intake is the cause of your problems! No amount of brush-

Cómo prevenir las caries

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

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

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

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

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Education/ Educación

TASSP Names Martinez Early Learning Centers Now J

Assisting with Childcare Fees

arly Learning Centers of E Lubbock, Inc. has received a $145,000 grant from the CH Foundation to assist with childcare fees. Early Learning Centers is a nonprofit organization serving Lubbock and the surrounding counties with affordable, high quality early childhood educational programs. ELC provides early childhood education to children from birth through age 12, including breakfast, lunch, snack, baby bottles, formula and food at no addi-

tional cost. Tuition is based on the family’s income. The CH Foundation grant will be used to assist families with their childcare fees, particularly those that are on the Child Care Services (CCS) wait list. ELC will reduce fees by an extra $20 per week for up to six months or until the family is picked up by CCS. For more information on Early Learning Centers or how you can support its community efforts, please visit www.elclubbock.org or call 806-765-9981.

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Lubbock area Latina teens needed for study! Only takes about 45 minutes To qualify you must: - Be between the ages of 14-18 Participants under the age of 18 will need parental permission to participate - Identify as a Latina of Mexican descent - Live within 30 miles of Lubbock, TX.

¡Jóvenes Latinas de Lubbock necesitadas para un estudio! Sólo unos 45 minutos Para calificar debe: - Tener entre las edades de 14-18 Participantes menores de 18 años necesitaran permiso de los padres para participar - Identificarse como Latina de familia Mexicana - Vivir dentro 30 millas de Lubbock, TX.

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Principal of the Year

ohn M. Martinez, Jr., principal of Mackenzie Middle School in Lubbock ISD has been selected as the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year. He will also represent Texas at the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) conference in June 2019 as the Texas Secondary Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the twenty region Education Service Centers in the state. School administrators are nominated and chosen by their peers within their regions. Nominations are based upon exemplary performance and outstanding leadership. John M. Martinez, Jr., an 8-year principal has headed the leadership team at Mackenzie Middle School since January 2015. He attended McMurry University and earned a bachelor’s degree in multi-disciplinary studies.

He attended Angelo State University and was awarded a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership. He is currently in his third year as a doctoral candidate at Texas Tech University studying Educational Leadership and has received his superintendent certification through TTU. Mr. Martinez sees himself as being a risk taker, an innovator, and a leader of learners. He has been married to his wife, Gina, for 25 years. Together, they have four children - Houston, Isaiah, Blaise and Rocco. Martinez will be recognized during the Josten’s Night of the Stars Awards Dinner on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Hilton Austin Downtown Hotel.

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289, Saturday, February 10th from 10 am to 3 pm. This *FREE event is being held in the lobby and Exhibit Hall of the Science Spectrum in celebration of National Engineers Week (Feb. 18-24, 2018) and the all new giant screen film Dream Big: Engineering Our World showing at the OMNI Theater. Tickets for the OMNI film Dream Big will be discounted this one day only at a special rate of $5 per person. Families attending the fair will be able to participate in tons of amazing hands-on engineering based activities, see examples of real world research and development of new technologies in areas like solar and wind energy, drones, race cars, robotics, explosives, as well as discovering what engineers really do and what a career in engineering is all about.

Education & Scholarship Updates SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It probably is, as it lists thousands of scholarships. Fastweb allows you to identify favorites to work on, and it has direct links to the scholarship sites. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource. SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS current and prospective students the scholarship application for Fall 2018/Spring 2019 school year is now open. The deadline is February 18, 2018. Apply online at https://southplainscollege.academicworks.com/ 2018 TTAA SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN the Texas Tech Alumni Association (TTAA) awards hundreds of scholarships funded by alumni contributions. TTAA scholarships are awarded based on a variety of fac-tors including ethnicity, academic merit and financial need. To see a sample scholarship form vis-it, http://www.texastechalumni.org/s/1422/ images/editor_documents/scholarships/ sample-scholarship-application.pdf. Then, click Apply Now at the bottom of the page. The deadline for scholarship applica-tions is April 15. FACEBOOK JOURNALISM PROJECT AND NAHJ NEW SCHOLARSHIP this new partnership, offers a scholarship program for students who aspire to pursue a career in journalism and media. Apply online at http:// www.nahj.org/nahj-scholarships for the 2018-19 school year. Under this scholarship, NAHJ will re-ceive $250,000 in total to award $50,000 across five years; and five awards of $10,000 will be granted to applicants per year. DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP contest rewards high school seniors for creative litter prevention efforts Applications for the 2018 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship contest are now being accepted. Eligible applicants include any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the coming year. To apply for the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship, visit dontmesswithtexas.org. Applications must be received by online submission or postmarked by 5 p.m. (CST) April 20, 2018. LULAC SCHOLARSHIPS LULAC Scholarship applications are now being accepted through March 25, 2018. This includes schol-arships provided by LULAC Council #263 of Lubbock, Texas. Apply online at wwww.lulac.org

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Youth/Juventud

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Youth Opportunities SELFIE SCAVENGER HUNT, February 3, 2 pm, Free, Ages 7-18, New! There is no doubt that this generation loves to take selfies! Join us as we get creative with our selfies while participating in an outdoor scavenger hunt! Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue. TEEN MOVIE NIGHT SOCIAL, February 10, Saturday, 6 pm, Free, Ages 12-16, New! You’re invited to join us for refreshments and a movie. Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue. THURSDAY GAME NIGHT, February 22, 5 pm, Free, Ages 7-12, Join us for an evening of fun and board games! Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue. HOME ALONE SAFETY TRAINING, February 24, 10 am, $15/ person, Ages 8-12, This 2-hour class is designed to teach children who are home alone the importance of behaving responsibly. Topics include: basic first aid, handling strangers, answering the phone, and react to emergencies. Pre-registration required by 2/12 by noon. Mae Simmons Community Center, 2004 Oak Avenue. KIDS CAFÉ Mon.-Fri., 3:30 pm, Free, Ages 6-12, Rawlings Communit y Center. And, Mon.-Fri., 3:45 pm, Free, Ages 18 and younger, Children can enjoy a hot nutritious meal. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank, Maggie Trejo Supercenter. AMBITIOUS SUPERSTAR DANCE TROUPE, Monday – Thursday, 6 pm, $10, Ages 8-17, Stu-dents will learn to dance to various hip hop music and will compete against other dance teams in Lubbock. Rawlings Community Center. FREE DIGITAL LIBRARY To assure that all students have access to reading material, myON has partnered with Latino Lubbock Magazine, and Los Hermanos Familia to offer a free online digital library this fall and winter! Thousands of online digital books in English and Spanish can be accessed for FREE. Here's what to do: Step 1: Go to: www.myon.com/library/browse.html Step 2: Enter School Name: Read to Grow Step 3: Enter Username: latinolubbock Step 4: Enter Password: myon Step 5: Browse and enjoy thousands of digital books and "read to grow!"

he spring semester of college T is finally among us. I feel that it is necessary to be confident in

the transition as the new season tends to imply growth and revival. Although, no matter how hard I try to highlight the goodness, there seems to always be a crack where doubt seeps in. One week before classes start and I receive an email from my English professor regarding the first novel we will be reading. The unexpected notification woke me up from my “winter break trance,” reminding me of the upcoming resurgence of classes. I look up my spring schedule that I previously organized in the fall, and am tearful that I have given myself two 8 am classes, in which I am not eager to get ready for. On the bright side, I am thrilled to begin genetics this semester, as I hope it will remind me of the reason why I chose this career path towards becoming a doctor. Honestly, taking higher level courses in biology

during high school is what initially inspired me to pursue a career in the medical field—I know, I’m such a science nerd. I am anxious to continue on this chapter in life because I am unsure how it will turn out, nevertheless I am confident that I will grow in many aspects— mental, social, and spiritual—this semester. I am certain that I will be successful, as long as I have my daily cup of coffee and supporters providing me with an uplifting boost whenever necessary.

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rather I will form my own opinion on the situation. The millennial question is someone who is not us trying to understand our livelihood. There is nothing wrong with this, yet most of them get it wrong. Millennial cannot be understood by constant berating, but patience and understanding. Most of us are teenagers or young adults, the most rebellious phase of one’s life, this is why we may be rebelling against society. We grew up in a different time, with different technology, with different problems and this is why we are so different from other generations: we grew up too fast, pushed too hard, and have not been understood enough. Allow patience for us, we are just like you but we are also so very unlike you.

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World Marriage Day February 11, 2018

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annual event, sponsored by Wo r ld w id e Marriage Encounter (the largest Catholic pro -ma r r iage and family movement in

the world). It honors and affirms the vocation of husbands and wives and the positive impact of their dedicated example on society, families, communities, Church, and nation. Each year on World Marriage Day, the Diocese of Lubbock's Marriage and Family Life office arranges various events including a mass that is offered in grateful recognition of married couples

everywhere, with particular attention focused on the longestmarried couple in the Diocese. This year World Marriage Week will be from February 7 to 14th. Priests will offer blessings to married couples at their respective parishes. For more info, contact Richard or Elaine Ybarra, 806-7923943 ext. 231/232 or familylife@ catholiclubbock.org

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he needles on the Christmas tree were still moist and green when Valentine cards and candy hit the shelves. Each holiday becomes more commercialized than the one before. Marketers capitalize on the emotions. “If you love her, buy her this diamond ring or that expensive necklace.” “Show your love by purchasing the luxury car of her dreams.” The least a person can do to prove his love and not look like a heel is give a box of chocolates, go to an expensive restaurant and stay awake during a chick-flick with his girl. Cupid is aiming directly

for the heart…of the pocketbook. While the Beatles sold a lot of records and made a ton of money in the process, the lyrics of one of their hit songs stated this truth loud and clear: “money can’t buy me love.” Love is one of those words that carries a multitude of definitions. “I love pizza.” “I love my new car.” “I love my wife.” How did one word become so confusing? What is the actual source and real meaning of true love? God’s Word answers these questions. God is love. Love is patient and

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Valentine Events & Activities D A D D Y DAUGHTER VALENTINE’S DANCE, February 2, Friday, 6 pm, $15 per adults, $10 per child, All Ages, Enjoy a special evening with your little girl, Together you will enjoy dinner, dancing, a dessert bar and priceless memories. The deadline to purchase tickets is 1/31 by noon, Hodges Community Center, at 4011 University. MOMMY-SON VALENTINE’S DANCE, Ages 0-5, February 3, Saturday, 2 pm, $15 per adults, $10 per child, Ages 0-5, Enjoy a special afternoon with your little man. Together you will enjoy food, dancing, a dessert bar and priceless memories. The deadline to purchase tickets is 1/31 by noon, Hodges Community Center, at 4011 University. MOMMY-SON VALENTINE’S DANCE, Ages 5 & Up, February 3, Saturday, 6 pm, $15 per adults, $10 per child, Ages 5 & Up, Enjoy a special evening with your little man. Together you will enjoy dinner, dancing, a dessert bar and priceless memories. The deadline to purchase tickets is 1/31 by noon, Hodges Community Center, at 4011 University. SWEETHEART DANCE, February 8, Thursday, 6 pm, $6, Adults 40+, Bring your sweetheart and have fun dancing to live country music. The band playing will be the Country Company. There will be refreshments and door prizes, Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 2001 19th Street. SWEETHEART DANCE, February 9, Friday, 5:30 pm, $5/ person, Adults 40+, Bring your sweetheart or come find a sweetheart at our annual Sweethearts Dance. Lively music, refreshments, and door prizes, Mae Simmons Adult Activity Center, 2004 Oak Avenue. SAN RAMON VALENTINE'S DANCE- Friday, February 9, 7:30 pm to 12:30 am, Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall (FM 1585,East of Slide). $25/couple; $15/single. Serving Menudo, Tamales and more. Raffle with great prizes. Call 806.863.2201 for more information. VALENTINE’S DANCE, February 10, Saturday, 6 pm, $6, Adults of all ages, Dance the night away with a variety of music! This is an alcohol-free event, but there will be plenty of great music, light

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refreshments and fun, Maggie Trejo Supercenter. VALENTINE DINNER AND DANCE, February 10, Saturday, 6 pm, $3, Ages 40+, Bring a side dish or dessert and we will provide the rest. Purchase your tickets in advance by Thursday before event. Rawlings Community Center, VALENTINE STEAK DINNER BY KOC 15876 will be held February 10, 2018. The St. Patrick's KOC Valentine Steak Dinner includes a baked Potato, salad, dessert, and tea. Cost is $35 a couple. A dance will follow the meal. To make a reservation call 543-7377. SHRIMP BOIL BY KOC 12803 Fat Tuesday on Saturday will be held February 10, in Hanley Hall. Dinner includes shrimp, french fries, cole slaw, hushpuppies, dessert, and beverages. Cost is $25 person. A dance will follow the meal. To make a reservation call 762-5225. S A I N T VA LE NT I N E’S DANCE – Saturday, February 10, 7:30-11 p.m., 7th-12 Grade only, Saint Joseph Church, Church basement, 102 N. Avenue P, Lubbock. $5/person. Door prizes, photo booth, concession stand.

2ND ANNUAL MY FURRY VALENTINES & ADOPTION EVENT, February 10, Saturday, 1-4 pm, $5 Entry Fee, All Ages, Get your furry sweetheart spiffed up for Valentines! Enjoy music, food for owners and pets, dog-friendly activities, doggie kissing booth, photo fun and more! A FUN come and go event, Maxey Community Center. VALENTINE PARTY, February 14, Wednesday, 1 pm, Free, Ages, 50+, Exchange Valentine cards, play bingo and enjoy refreshments, Rawlings Community Center.

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Michael Vasquez Named New Homes for Heroes Recipient

ubbock Homes for Heroes, L a 501c3 launched in 2011 by the West Texas Home Build-

ers Association with a mission to honor the service of local wounded warriors and first responders, announced their sixth recipient of a new home in January. Veteran Michael Vasquez was selected as the 2018 recipient of the Homes for Heroes program. Vasquez served in Iraq in 2007 and 2008 with Echo Company 3/144 Infantry Battalion, 36th Infantry Division as an Infantryman Machine Gunner protecting civilian contractors and recovering blown up vehicles. Michael completed his tour of duty in Iraq and returned home to his family for a few weeks before deciding to fill a slot in another unit by volunteering for a special mission in Afghanistan. In late 2008, Michael deployed to Afghanistan and began training with the new unit: 636th Military intelligence Battalion in Colorado Springs, CO to serve as an infantryman team leader providing protective security detail for Military Intelligence soldiers. Michael’s main role in Afghanistan was to protect the M.I. soldiers, but he was also called upon to go behind enemy lines and place hidden and camou-

flaged cameras to monitor the enemy’s movement and to act as a counterIED task force team leader. Michael also specialized in multimedia exploitation which involved acquiring the enemy’s media devices, such as cell phones and hard drives, and extracting information that led to vital intelligence and the capturing or eliminating Taliban leaders and fighters. During this deployment, Michael and his team were constantly under fire from Taliban and were tracking, capturing, and eliminating terrorist threats. On July 10, 2009, while on a routine intelligence mission patrol with the 636 M.I. team and ODA 9224, Michael’s convoy came under attack. His vehicle was hit with RPGs (Rocket Propelled Grenades) and small arms fire severely injuring him in the gunner’s turret and other team members. Michael continued to engage the enemy to help protect the injured. Michael was unaware of his own injuries until he became lightheaded and lost feeling and control in his left side. He was then promptly put on the medevac with his teammates and flown back to the Outpost where he was stationed. At the field hospital, Michael was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, C h i a r i Malformation (acquired), spinal contusion, minor shrapnel wounds, abdominal wounds, partial blindness, left side

paralysis, and other smaller injuries. Michael was placed into a medically induced coma, operated on in the field and then flown to the hospitals in Bagram, Afghanistan and Landsthul Germany for further evaluation and stabilization. Eventually, he was flown back to the United States to recover at BAMC (Brooke Army Medical Center) at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. Michael spent the remainder of 2009 in San Antonio and was sent home in early 2010 when he was finally discharged from military service due to being medically unfit on February 10, 2010. Since then Michael has suffered more trauma to his spinal cord and brain from various surgeries which contributed to the loss of use of both of his legs and feet. Michael is now a wheelchair bound paraplegic from the waist down and has lost feeling in his upper extremities. Michael still requires more brain surgeries and continues to struggle with pain associated with his injuries, but is doing better without any medication and which he credits to his family and exercising more. M i c h a e l’s wife, Bonnie, is his best friend and mother to their three children - Javier (Javi), Anthony , and Amariah. The new heroes’ home will soon celebrate a ground brea k i ng thanks to a lot generously donated by a couple in the Preston Manor c o m m u n i t y. The hero home is being built and donated by local vendors, tradesmen and builders of the West Texas Home Builders Association.

Mardi Gras Celebration

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ubbock Meals on Wheels L will be holding the 18th annual Mardi

Gras Celebration Tuesday, February 27, 2018, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall. This spectacular event will include more than 37 food booths a large silent auction, cash bars plus a variety of activities and prizes. Colorful masks and beads will be available to make the evening even more festive. Everyone will also enjoy entertainment and

decorations in the official colors of purple, green and gold. The expanded Children’s Area includes bouncers, climbers and face & hair painting to keep the kids entertained. Event tickets are $40 for adults, $10 for children 17 and under, and can be purchased in advance at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, online at www.lubbockmealsonwheels.org, or for $45 at the door. For more information call Lubbock Meals on Wheels at 806-7927971.

Chinese New Year Festival

his year the Chinese New T Year begins on Friday, February 16th. According

to the Chinese calendar, 2018 is the “Year of the Dog”. Each year in a twelve-year cycle, a new animal is chosen to represent that year. Explore traditional Chinese culture, music, a dragon dance, dress, writing and language, cultural objects, math and science as the Science Spectrum & OMNI

Theater showcases ancient and modern Chinese history and culture at the Chinese New Year Festival. This *free event will be held in the lobby of the museum and OMNI Theater on Saturday, Feb. 17th from 1 to 4 pm at 2579 S. Loop 289, in association with the Texas Tech Chinese Students Association and Chinese Language Club. For more info visit www.sciencespectrum.org

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LOTERIA, November, Monday – Friday, 11 am, $2 per week or $0.50 per day, Ages 50+, Loteria is played with bingo cards from Mexico at the Maggie Trejo Supercenter. HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd. GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services. 3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily to answer citizen calls and direct the caller to the desired City Department. Additional requests are available online – www.ci.lubbock.tx.us or

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he Mahon Library, 1306 9th T Street, has a selection of books in Spanish available for check-

out. The collection includes bestselling fiction titles, literature by Spanish language authors, cookbooks, sports books, and resources for learning English. The library also has a large selection of children’s books in Spanish. Board books, picture books

and chapter books can be found in Spanish by popular children’s authors. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, please call 775-2834 or visit the library’s web site at www.lubbocklibrary. com.

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ahon Library, 1306 9th M Street, tiene una selección de libros en Español disponibles para

checkout. La colección incluye libros en la lista de los más vendidos en títulos de ficción, literatura por autores de lengua española, libros de cocina y deportes, así como recursos para aprender Inglés. La biblioteca también cuenta con una gran selección de libros en Español para niños. Libros educativos

de juegos, ilustraciones e historias cortas de autores populares pueden ser encontrados en Español. El horario de la biblioteca es 9 a.m. a 9 p.m. de Lunes a Miércoles, 9 a.m. a 6 p.m. de Jueves a Sábado, y 1 p.m. a 5 p.m. los Domingos. Para más información, favor llamar al 775-2834 o visitar el sitio web de la biblioteca en www.lubbocklibrary.com.

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― this time, it seems, without brownface. Steven Spielberg is gearing up to remake “West Side Story,” and Broadway World reports he’s looking to cast Spanish-speaking Latino actors as the film’s Puerto Rican leads. The original film released in 1961 cast white actors as Shark leader Bernardo (played by GreekAmerican actor George Chakiris) and his younger sister Maria (played by Natalie Wood, who was of Ukrainian descent). Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno played Bernardo’s girlfriend, Anita. She and Chakiris both won Oscars for the film. Marci Liroff, a casting director, tweeted out a casting call on Thursday that specified that Maria, Anita and Bernardo are Latino characters. Moreno, 86, gave a candid interview last year about the brownface used in the original “West Side Story.” Anita’s accent “didn’t make any sense at all,” she said on the “In The Thick” podcast, adding that the makeup for the Puerto Rican characters was “extremely dark.” Even Moreno’s skin was darkened for the movie, she said.

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The series is a reboot (really it’s a re imagining) of the classic 1975 hit of the same name, brought to you by TV legend Norman Lear. But this time, the series follows military, single mom Penelope as she raises her woke teen daughter and precocious tween son. Then there’s Lydia, as the clever and unfiltered abuelita. And like the original, there’s the friendswithout-benefits building manager Schneider (Todd Grinnell). But unlike the original, this family isn’t white; they’re Cuban-American.

The first season's 13 episodes scored glowing reviews. The New York Times called it “one of the best shows of the year” and The Washington Post dubbed it “a joy to watch.” And Newsday sang Machado’s praises (because let’s face it, she’s hella awesome in this role) as “flatout terrific. Season 1 tackled posttraumatic stress, sexuality, religion,

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naturally. Dance experience is “a plus” for this famously kinetic production, which boasted original choreography from Jerome Robbins (who also co-directed the first film version). According to BroadwayWorld, the casting call explicitly ask for actors who can speak Spanish—a positive sign for those hoping the story will seem a little more authentic this time around.

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“We all had the same color makeup, it was a very different time,” she recalled. “I remember saying to the makeup man one day ― because it was like putting mud on my face, it was really dark and I’m a fairly fair Hispanic ― and I said to the makeup man one day, ‘My God! Why do we all have to be the same color? Puerto Ricans are French and Spanish.’ And it’s true, we are very many different colors. We’re Taino Indian; we are black, some of us.” “And the makeup man actually said to me, ‘What? Are you a racist?’” she added. “I was so flabbergasted that I couldn’t come back with an answer.” The announcement explicitly asks for Latinx actors to audition for the latter three, a welcome sign that Spielberg won’t whitewash this story. In the original 1961 film, those three parts were played by Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno (who is Puerto Rican), and George Chakiris. Tony, as always, will be played by a white actor; in the original, Richard Beymer played the role. Actors must be between the ages of 15 and 25, and must be able to sing,

and divorce, without being preaching or worse, sounding like some out of touch afterschool special. In the second season, Penelope dusts off her “superwoman” cape and handles everything on her plate—family, a new love interest, depression, and going back to school.

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Remembering Buddy Holly

ebruary 3, 2018 marks the F 59th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives

of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper) and pilot Roger Peterson . This date has affectionately been given the name “The Day the Music Died” by the Buddy Holly Center, after a lyric in the Don McLean song, "American Pie," that references the deaths of these rock and roll musicians. Patrons are invited to the Center to celebrate the life and legacy of Buddy Holly.

Special events include: Saturday, February 3, 2018, in the Buddy Holly Gallery: Free Admission 10 am – 5 pm; J.I. Allison House: Free Admission, 10 am – 4:30 pm Join a guided tour of significant Buddy Holly sites around Lubbock. Cost is $5. Tour Times: 11 am, 1 pm. Each year, on the anniversary of Buddy’s death, the Center staff places a spray of yellow roses on Buddy’s grave, located at the City of Lubbock Cemetery at 31st Street and Teak Avenue.

To reserve seating for tour call (806)7753 5 6 2 . For additional info call or go by the Buddy Holly Center at 1801 Crickets Ave., or (806) 7753560.

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Ritchie Valens Remembered ichard R Steven Valenzuela'

(May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), known as Ritchie Valens, was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens' recording career lasted only eight months. During this time, he had several hits, most notably "La Bamba", which was originally a Mexican folk song. Valens transformed the song into one with a rock rhythm and beat,

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and it became a hit in 1958, making Valens a pioneer of the Spanishspeaking rock and roll movement. In early 1959, Valens was traveling the Midwest on a multi-act rockand-roll tour dubbed "The Winter Dance Party." Accompanying him were Buddy Holly, Dion and the Belmonts, J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Frankie Sardo. All performers were augmented by Holly's new backup band including Tommy Allsup on guitar, Waylon Jennings on bass and Carl Bunch on drums. Conditions for the performers on the tour buses were abysmal and bitterly cold. Midwest weather took its toll on the party. Carl Bunch had to be hospitalized with severely frostbitten feet and several others, including Valens and the Big

Bopper, caught colds. The show was split into two acts with Ritchie closing the first act. After the February 2, 1959 performance in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly, Richardson and Valens flew out of the Mason City airport in a small plane that Holly had chartered. Valens was on the plane because he won a coin toss. On February 3, 1959, on what has become known as "The Day the Music Died", Valens died in a small-plane crash in Iowa, a tragedy that also claimed the lives of fellow musicians Buddy Holly and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, as well as pilot Roger Peterson. Valens was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. At 17, Valens was the youngest to die on the flight.

cuando eran novios. Mi abuelito maternal era dueño de una tienda de comida y troquero. Durante la temporada de las piscas acarreaba gente al oeste. Mi abuelo paternal era unos de los que venían con el Señor García a las piscas. Mi mama, Juanita, era chofer de una de las tres trocas. Mi mama tenia dos hermanas y una de ellas (Elena) era novia de un amigo de mi papa, pero mi papa no lo sabía. Se le hizo fácil preguntarle al amigo por el nombre de mi tía porque le caiba bien. El amigo le dijo que

se llamaba Juanita, solo que mi papa escribió una carta a Juanita (creyendo que era Elena) y se la puso en el surco de algodón donde venia mi mama piscando. Sin pensar se hicieron novios y al año fue mi papa con el Señor García para pedir a mi mama (como era el costumbre) y el 20 de agosto del 1945, se casaron. Mi hermana nació mayor en octubre del 1946 y mi ultimo hermano nació el 17 de agosto del 1968. Mis padres tuvieron ocho hijas y siete hijos. VIVA EL AMOR!!

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l mes de los enamorados, E febrero. Mis padres celebraron 56 años de casados

el 20 de agosto del 2001. Este fue un día de alegría y también de tristeza. Fue el día que lo sepultamos. Cumplió 79 años de vida un jueves y el viernes en la mañana falleció. Sin pensar, mi mama dijo que lo sepultáramos el lunes. No nos fijamos hasta el domingo en la noche que era el día del aniversario. Nos pusimos a recordar las historias que nos decían cuando ellos platicaban de los días

Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión Church Bulletins

ROE V WADE MEMORIAL MASS 2018: Father Martin Pina served as celebrant of the mass held at Our Lady of Guadalupe. He is pictured with the KOC.

2018 Lent Calendar A Time for Preparation

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

PRO-LIFE GENERATION: The St. John Neumann Youth Group participated in the Students for Life March in Washington, D.C. to share their support.

tion on Easter Sunday. It is a period of 40 days of repentance, with prayer, fasting and abstinence, and Confession. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday , Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 46 days before Easter Sunday. Feast of Saint Patrick is Saturday, March 17. Followed by the Feast of Saint Joseph on Mon., March 19. Palm Sunday will be on Sunday, March 25th, commemorates the triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest on Holy Thursday and His Crucifixion on Good Friday. Holy Thursday is March 29, 2018, and is the day on which

Christ celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples, four days after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Only hours after the Last Supper, Judas would betray Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, setting the stage for Christ's Crucifixion on Good Friday. Good Friday, March 30, 2018, commemorates the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross. Holy Saturday, March 31, the final day of Lent, of Holy Week, and of the Easter Triduum. The Annunciation of the Lord is Monday, April 9. Easter Sunday, April 1,2018 is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

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CHURCH BELL PRESENTED: A custom church bell was presented to the parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lubbock by Los Seguidores de Cristo. It will eventually hang in a bell tower at the church. Congratulations!

VOW RENEWAL: Frank Garcia & Christy Martinez Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine, renewed their vows in Cana. An article about their pilgrimage to the Holy Land will be featured in the March issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine.

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he Roman Catholic Diocese T of Lubbock’s Office of Safe Environment issued new safety

guidelines for parishes and facilities on Thursday, January 11. “In the light of horrific events of active shooters in churches and public places, Belinda Aguirre, Director of Safe Environment for the Diocese of Lubbock, and I developed these guidelines for the general use of parishes and other Diocesan institutions,” Marty Martin, Diocese of Lubbock Chancellor, said. “These are designed to be used by parish Safety and Security Committees as a spring board that can be developed into specific guidelines for their individual facilities.” The guidelines provide tools for those persons in charge of each parish and facility to develop

a safety policy. The document includes guides for establishing a committee, establishing systems of communication and coordination with law enforcement and agencies in their community. “We know there are many variables among the parishes, programs and facilities in the diocese—urban versus rural, small versus large parishes,” Belinda Aguirre said. “The goal of the guidelines is providing tools to develop safety policy based on their unique needs and circumstances.” Aguirre encourages all parish administrators to review the document and contact the Office of Safe Environment with questions or concerns about tailoring the guidelines to their parish.

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SAUSAGE FEST – Sunday, February 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saint Michael Church, 316 Washington, Levelland. Sausage dinner: Adults-$10, Kids 6 & under-$6; by the pound-$6. Live and silent auc-tions, kids’ corner, bake sale, 2017 Chevy Silverado Pickup-Texas edition raffle-$10/ticket. Contact: 806.894-2268. ANNUAL BRISKET FEAST – Sunday, February 11, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (or until food runs out), Saint Theresa Church, 22nd & Upland, Lubbock. A $9.00 plate consists of sliced brisket, sau-sage, potato salad, ranch beans, corn, dessert and drink. FAT TUESDAY DINNER – February 13, 6 p.m., Saint Anthony Church, 1902 Levelland Hwy, Brownfield. Chicken, Beef or Sausage plates. $10/plate. WTOS/LEAD FUNDRAISER Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Our Lady of Grace Hall, 6-8 p.m., $60 per per-son or $400 table. For more information contact Ruby Gonzales at 806-781-1538 or email rgonza-les26@att.net . GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – Thursdays, February 1 – May 3, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Saint John the Bap-tist Catholic Church, 9810 Indiana Avenue #150, Lubbock. GriefShare is a weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts—we want to help. Contact: Sybille Neuber at (806) 392-3860. PRAY JONES Join us on Palm Sunday 2018 as l cal Pastors lead the people of West Texas in prayer! March 25, 2018, 5PM - 7PM at JONES STADIUM in Lubbock, Texas. Visit www.prayjones.com for more details. DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET 3 p.m. First Saturdays at Christ the King, 4011 54th Street. AA GROUP Family Activity Center Room 3, @noon, Fridays. Christ the King, Family Activity Center Room 3, 4011 54th Street, Lubbock. Contact Elaine 806-9289673 for more information. FIRST FRIDAY MASS-6 p.m. (English), Adoration after Mass til midnightLubbock Our Lady of Guadalupe, 52nd &Avenue L. MASS ON TEXAS TECH CAMPUS Wednesdays at 12:10 P.M., Kent Hance Chapel Visit www.raidercatholic.org KOC OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE COUNCIL MEETINGS: 1st & 3rd Thursday of Each Month, 7:30 PM at OLG Hall. For Membership Information call: Grand Knight Martin Rivera (806) 441-0851, or Membership Director: Lino DeLeon (806) 470-6944, or visit www. KofC11807.org

2018 Lenten

Observances & Events "Even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." ~ Joel 2:12

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES February 14, 2018

Brownfield - Saint Anthony Church, 1902 Levelland Hwy, 7 a.m. English, 7 p.m. Bilingual Lamesa – Saint Margaret Mary Church, 908 S. Second, 7 a.m., 12 p.m., 7 p.m. Levelland – Saint Michael Church, 316 E. Washington, 8:30 a.m., 12 p.m., Ashes only-7 p.m. Lubbock – Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th, 6:55 & 8:55 a.m., 6 & 7:30 p.m. Holy Spirit Church, 9821 Frankford, 7:30 a.m., 12:15, 5:00 & 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Grace, 3111 Erskine, 7 a.m., 12 p.m., 7 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1120 52nd, 7 a.m. & 6 p.m.-(Span); Noon (ashes only) & 7:30 p.m.-(Eng) Our Lady Queen of Apostles, New Deal, 6 p.m. Saint Elizabeth, 2316 Broadway, 7 a.m., 12:10, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Kent Hance Chapel, TTU, 17th & University, 12:10 p.m. Saint Patrick Church, 1603 Cherry Ave., 12 & 7:30 p.m. Saint Theresa, 2202 Upland, 12, 5:30 & 7 p.m.

PENANCE SERVICES Wednesday, February 21, 6:30 p.m., Saint Michael Church, 316 E. Washington, Levelland Monday, February 26 @7 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, 3111 Erskine, Lubbock March 5-8 – Confessions during a mission by Columbian Father Henry Artunduago, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 52nd & Avenue L, Lubbock Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m., Saint Anthony Church, 1902 Levelland Hwy, Brownfield Monday, March 19 @ 7 p.m., Im-

maculate Conception Church, 805 E. Hickory, Muleshoe Thursday, March 22 @ 6-8:30 p.m., Holy Spirit Church, 98th & Frankford Wednesday, Marcy 28 @ 7 p.m., Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th Street, Lubbock

LENTEN RETREATS/MISSIONS M E D I TA C I O N E S CUARESMALESFebruary 13-March 20, each Tuesday for six weeks in the Religious Education Building at San Ramon from 6:00- 7:00 p.m. Topic: Lenten Meditations in Spanish presented by Deacon Benny Brito. SILENT RETREAT: February 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., “Seeing and Understanding Jesus’ Passion and Death on the Cross in a new Light” – presented by Deacon Max Perea, drawing from The Passion and the Cross by Father Ronald Rolheiser. Confessions will be heard by Fathers Ruban Selvaraj and John Cherolikal. Bring your bible and journal (if you wish to journal). Fee of $15 includes simple lunch. To register: call 806863-4904 or email rebuildchurch@ gmail.com Held at Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth. LENTEN RETREAT: Living from a Heart of Forgiveness, Saturday, February 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration), Christ the King Cathedral Family Center, 4011 54th St., Lubbock. Presented by Sister Sharon Becker, CSJ; $10 registration fee includes lunch. Because God embraces each of us as loved sinners, we are invited to share mercy with others. Yet it can be one of the most difficult actions, forgiving the wrongdoing of another. This retreat includes time for reflection, addresses the transformational process of forgiveness; the healing of memory

through a guided reflection and concludes with a ritual. Co-sponsored by Lubbock diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, and Covenant Health System. Registration: at www.stjohnbaptistlbk. org, e-mail stjohnbaptistlbk@gmail. com, by calling (806) 771-2673 or in person at the event.

a.m.), Holy Spirit Parish, McGivney Hall, 9821 Frankford. Presented by (Franciscan) Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ from Prayer Town near Amarillo. The $15 registration fee includes all meals on Saturday. Child care will be provided. Space is limited. For more information: Cynthia Avíles (806) 283-4805 or Cynthia Cerda (806) 544-9174.

REFLECTIONS/MEDITATIONS February 21-March 28, each Wednesday for six weeks in the Chapel at San Ramon from 7-8 p.m. - Topic: Reflections/meditations on Lenten Weekly Sunday Readings (English) presented by Deacon Joe Martinez.

RETIRO PARA MUJERES - March 16-19, Immaculate Conception Church, 805 East Hickory, Muleshoe. For more information, call 806-2724384 or email iccmuleshoe@gmail. com

RETREAT Saturday, February 24, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., "Are We Coming or Going?" Free, lunch provided. Saint Elizabeth University Parish, 2305 Main, Lubbock. Please register by calling church office at 806-762-5225, #1.

Fridays of Lent Brownfield, 6 p.m. (Eng) 7 p.m. (Span), Saint Anthony’s, 1902 Levelland Highway

RETREAT February 24, 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m, “Even Now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart.” (Joel 2:12), presented by Father Ruban Selvaraj and Sister Celine Thames. Reflection on various practices that will enable us to come closer to God with our whole hearts, repent, be reconciled to God. Confessions available by Msgr. Joe James and Father Ruban Selvaraj. Bring your bible. Fee of $15 includes simple lunch. To register: call 806863-4904. Held at Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth. MISSION March 5-8, 7-9 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe, 52nd & Avenue L, Lubbock. Columbian Father Henry Artunduaga will speak in church; confessions will be available during the mission talks. SPIRITUAL RENEWAL - LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARMarch 9 (6-9 p.m.); March 10 (8 a.m. Mass-8 p.m.); and March 11 (8-10:30

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Lamesa, 6 p.m., Holy hour followed by Stations & Mass, Saint Margaret Mary, 908 S. Second St. Levelland, 7 p.m., Saint Michael’s, 316 E. Washington Lubbock – 7 p.m., Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th Street Holy Spirit Church, 6 p.m., 98th & Frankford, Lubbock, followed by Soup Suppers in McGivney Hall. (Bring bread or crackers to share.) Our Lady of Grace, 6 p.m., at 3111 Erskine

& Indiana, February 16, March 2, March 23. Slaton – 4 p.m. followed by Mass, Saint Joseph Church, 19th & Division 6 p.m., followed by Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 605 S. Fourth

FISH FRY/LENTEN MEALS Lubbock – Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 52nd & Avenue L, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., on Fridays. $10/plate Christ the King Family Activity Center, 4011 54th, Lubbock, 6-8 p.m., $10/plate, under 12/$5. No March 16, 6-8 p.m. Saint Patrick Church, 1603 Cherry Avenue, February 14, 23 & March 23, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Call-ins welcome (806) 765-6979 Levelland Saint Michael, 316 E. Washington, 5:30-7 p.m., all you can eat-$10/plate Shallowater - Saint Philip Benizi, 10th & Avenue J, (no Good Friday), 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., $8/adult; fish & shrimp combo - $10/plate., Shallowater. 806832-4088 for call-ins. ENCHILADA LUNCHEON hosted by The Catholic Daughters Of The Americas will be held Friday, February 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Joseph's Church hall, 102 N. Ave. P, Lubbock. ENCHILADA DINNER–February 16, March 2 & 16, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., church hall, Saint Patrick Church, 1603 Cherry Avenue, Lubbock. Call-ins welcome (806) 765-6979

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 6 p.m., 52nd & Avenue L, Lubbock

ENCHILADA DINNER – February 14, 11a.m.-7 p.m., $8/plate. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 52nd & Avenue L, Lubbock

Saint Elizabeth’s, 6:30 p.m., followed by Lenten meal in Hanly Hall, 2316 Broadway.

ENCHILADA LUNCH – February 14, all Fridays except March 16 & 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Church hall, 3111 Erskine, Lubbock.

7 p.m., Saint John Neumann, 5802 22nd (& Frankford) 00 Saint John the Baptist, 98th

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Veteran's Affairs/ Asuntos de los Veteranos Veteran & Military Connection VETERAN SUICIDE HOTLINE If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

MLK DISTINCTION AWARDS RECIPIENTS: Brenda Gipson was the award recipient in the educator category. Pastor Roy McCoy was named pastor of the year. Karin Andrews received the law enforcement award, Councilwoman Shelia Patterson Harris, recipient in the community category; and Seth Parr was recognized for his work in sports.

Prevención de la gripe

a mejor manera de prevenir L la gripe estacional es ser vacunado cada año, pero los

buenos hábitos de salud como cubrir su tos y lavarse las manos a menudo pueden ayudar a detener la propagación de gérmenes y prevenir enfermedades respiratorias como la gripe. También hay medicamentos antivirales de gripe que pueden ser usados para tratar y prevenir la gripe. 1. Evite el contacto cercano con las personas que están enfermas. 2. Quédate en casa cuando estás enfermo. Esto ayudará a prevenir la propagación de su enfermedad a los demás. 3. Cubre la boca y la nariz con un tejido al toser o estornudar. 4. Limpia tus manos. Lavarse

las manos a menudo te ayudará a protegerte de los gérmenes. Si el jabón y el agua no están disponibles, usa un masaje de mano con alcohol. 5. Evite tocar los ojos, la nariz o la boca. Los gérmenes a menudo se propagación cuando una persona toca algo que está contaminado con gérmenes y luego toca sus ojos, nariz o boca. 6. Practicar otros buenos hábitos de salud. Limpiar y desinfectar con frecuencia las superficies en casa, el trabajo o la escuela, especialmente cuando alguien está enfermo. Dormir mucho, ser físicamente activo, manejar tu estrés, beber muchos fluidos, y comer comida nutritiva. In English on p. 13

Preventing Suicides

VA Invites Cities to Join Challenge

he Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the inaugural Mayor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among service members, Veterans and their families. The goal of the Mayor’s Challenge is to eliminate suicide by using a comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention. “Of the 20 suicides a day that we reported last year, 14 were not under VA care,” said VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin. “We are pleased to partner with SAMHSA to bring attention, education and support regarding suicide prevention to communities where our Veterans live.” VA and SAMHSA will invite seven cities to participate in a policy academy process that up until now has been available only to states and territories. The cities will be invited based on Veteran population data, suicide prevalence rates and capacity of the city to lead the way in this first

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phase of the Mayor’s Challenge. The selected cities will be announced mid-December, once they have formally accepted nominations. Teams from each of the seven cities will meet March 14-16, 2018, in Washington, D.C., to develop strategic action plans to implement in their communities. The teams will include collaborative groups of community, municipal, military and other stakeholders. VA will provide technical assistance to support local efforts and to document outcomes and share strategies with other municipalities. Dr. Elinore F. McCance-Katz, assistant secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at SAMHSA, said, “We must act now to accelerate suicide prevention efforts at the local level, with communities embracing and supporting the health and well-being of our service members, Veterans and their families.” Cities interested in learning more about the Mayor’s Challenge, can submit a request for information form at https://pra. typeform.com/to/C2Zv2B.

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PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 110 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598. DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www. disability.gov BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION (BVA) From blinded veterans, for blinded veterans. Services offered include transportation assistance, and connects blinded veterans from earlier wars (Vietnam War, Korean War…) with blinded veterans of recent conflicts (Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.). www. bva.org HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org WOUNDED WEAR Provide free fashionable clothing kits and modifications to wounded warriors that empower

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MILITARY MASS HELD MONTHLY Saint John Neumann Church, 58022 22nd St., will hold a military Mass for loved ones, deceased or living, Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The military Mass is held the last Saturday of each month.

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FELICITAS C. GUILLEN, 78, of Lubbock, formerly of Abernathy passed away December 22, 2017. She was born on May 2, 1939 to Eusebio and Estefana Castellon in Del Valle, TX. She married Andrew G. Guillen on December 2, 1961 in Hale Center, TX. They started a new life in Abernathy, then moved to Lubbock in 2000. Felicitas was a devout Catholic. She enjoyed teaching CCE classes, volunteering in various charities, as well as other church organizations. She was a Guadalupana for 41 years, Cursillista, and an Eccliastical Minister. She was a foster grandmother, and a licensed Insurance Sales Rep. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lubbock. Survivors include her spouse: Andrew G. Guillen of Lubbock; sons: Andres Guillen Jr., Gabriel (Diana) Guillen, both of Lubbock, Michael (Amy) Guillen of Amarillo, and Thomas (Anna) Guillen of Pecos, NM; daughter: Beatrice Guillen of Lubbock, 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; eight sisters and two brothers. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eusebio and Estefana Castellon; sisters, Ascencion and Celestina Castellon, and Maria Elana Munoz; brother, Juan Castellon and great granddaugher, Geeta Lambert. To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under the sun… ECCL 3:18.

BEATRICE M. MENDEZ, 86, of Lubbock passed away January 20, 2018. She was born on January 7, 1932 in Richmond, TX to the late Pilar and Guadalupe Reyna Medrano, Sr. She married Raymond N. Mendez, Sr. on April 4, 1950 who preceded her in death in 2003. Beatrice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend. She attended St. Elizabeth's and St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Bea Mendez, Bertha Maldonado, Bernice Ortiz, Brenda Ybarra; sons, Richard Cantu (Rosie), Raymond N. Mendez, Jr (Tracey); 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-greatgrandchildren and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Beatrice was preceded in death by three brothers; Jesus, Pilar Jr., and Jesse Medrano.

ROBERT G. DELGADO, SR., of Lubbock passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He was born June 28, 1951 Sinton, Texas. Robert grew up in Sinton before moving to Lubbock at age 16 where he attended Lubbock High School. He was an all-around athlete, huge sports fanatic and absolutely loved golf and softball. Robert worked for Goulds Pump for 37 years before retirement. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lupe; three children, Robert Delgado, Jr. (Sara), Irene Rodriguez (Fernando) and Oscar Delgado (Marina); ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; mother, Elvira Vega of Lubbock; father Ralph and wife Alice Delgado; two brothers, Ralph and Isaac. FRANCISCO REY ORTIZ, 49, of Lubbock, passed away January 10, 2018. He was born August 5, 1968 in Salinas, California to Reynaldo and Alta Grace (Martinez) Ortiz. Francisco attended Frenship High School and worked as a ranch hand and landscaper for many years. He was of the Christian faith. Francisco was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, who will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Reynaldo Ortiz and wife Abigail; siblings, Alejandro Rey Ortiz, Gilberto Rey Ortiz and wife Cecelia and their son, Ricardo, and Ofilia Salinas of Fort Worth and her children, Christopher, Christina, and Joe Anthony, II; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alta Grace Martinez; and his grandparents. CONNIE ROMO RIOS, 80 of Lubbock passed away January 20, 2018. She was born on December 7, 1937 in Taylor, Texas, to Cesario and Margarita (Garza) Romo. She is survived by her children; Rudy Morin, Alex Rios, Nicole Rios, Leon Rios, III, and Jamaica Rios; siblings, Margaret Otero, Bessie Torres, Tommy Romo, Simona Sarate, Blanca Deleon; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Leon Rios.

CRISTOBAL NUNEZ, 57, of Lubbock, passed away on Dec. 26, 2017. He was born on March 28, 1960 in El Paso, Texas to Juan Manuel and Aurelia (Garcia) Nunez. He married Josie Espinosa in Lubbock on March 27, 2004. He was a self-employed painter. He was preceded in death by his father Juan Manuel Nunez; one sister, Francis Flores; two nephews, Juan Manuel Nunez III and Andrew J. Gonzalez; and one grandson, David Rivera III. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Josie Nunez; his mother, Aurelia Nunez and her husband Thomas Rodriguez of Lubbock; five brothers, Juan Nunez and wife Grace of Lubbock, Neddie Nunez and wife Diane of Lubbock, Thomas Rodriguez and wife Monica of Lubbock, Grabiel Nunez of Lubbock and Rene Rodriguez of Kansas; three sisters, Sylvia Nunez, Teresa Nunez and husband Angel and Diane Rodriguez all of Lubbock; three daughters, Christie Michelle Nunez and husband Paul, Roxanne Nunez and Vanessa Nunez all of Lubbock and three grandchildren. R E F U G I A "COOKIE" HERNANDEZ, 78, of Lubbock, passed away January 6, 2018. She was born on July 4, 1939 in Marion, to the late Domingo and Leonor (Segovia) Garcia. She married Gilbert Hernandez, and they were members of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Those left to cherish her memory is her husband, Gilbert; daughters, Elisa Lopez, Paula Buentello; son, Joel Hernandez and wife, Verena; brothers, Albert Garcia, Joe Garcia, Frank Garcia, Domingo Garcia, Jr., Manuel Garcia, Martin Garcia; sisters, Isabel Benavidez, Sarah Garcia, Dolores Luna; grandchildren, Magenn Culver and husband, Calvin, Jade Melton, and husband, Jason, Skyler Saenz and husband Raymundo, Nikki Hernandez, Joseph Buentello, and Harley Buentello. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Roy, Carlos, Juan Garcia; grandson, Aaron Lopez; great-granddaughters, Nikki and Chantelle Saenz. NOELIA GARCIA ESQUEDA passed away December 25, 2017. She was born August 1, 1948 in Uvalde Texas to Jose and Julia Garcia. She married Hector Esqueda on November 16, 1967 in Ralls Texas, she loved her Lord and her family, she loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Noelia is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Hector of Lubbock, three sons; Hector Esqueda Jr. and wife Tammy, Oscar Esqueda and wife Sylvia, and Jeremiah Esqueda and wife Shakara, five sisters; Martha Flores, Mary Samarripa, Nina Worster,Noemi Ruiz, and Linda Hock, two brothers; Jose Garcia, and Jessie Garcia. She also leaves behind six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

ROBERT (ROBBIE) LUCERO was called to his eternal home on January 6, 2018. He was surrounded by his loved ones and went peacefully from this earth into the loving arms of our Father in Heaven. Robbie touched many lives with his heart for people, his love for life and his heartfelt way of serving others. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Amarante & Gloria Lucero, and his brother, Ruben Lucero. Survivors include his three daughters, Laura Lucero of Lubbock, Angelic (Jill) Lucero of Dallas, and Leticia Lucero Solis and husband Oscar Solis of Virginia. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, three brothers, Patricio Lucero and Amarante (Jammin Jr) Lucero of Lubbock and Amarante Lucero Jr of Michigan, three sisters, Elisa Lucero and Georgia Lucero of Lubbock and Rosie Lucero Weaver and husband Jeff Weaver of Georgetown, and his uncle Joe and his wife Marie Gonzales. REVEREND MICHAEL JOHN MELCHER, 64, of Lubbock, Texas, died December 31, 2017 in San Antonio. Michael was born on January 2, 1953 in Lubbock and was the ninth child to Vernita and Edgar Melcher of Meadow, Texas. He graduated from Meadow High School where he played football and basketball. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Mathematics and Chemistry. He taught in area high schools, worked for his brothers and assisted in family farming before deciding that the Church was on his horizon. He received his seminary formation at Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corner, Wisconsin and was ordained by Bishop Michael J. Sheehan on January 10, 1992 to minister in the Diocese of Lubbock. He served in Our Lady of Grace Church in Lubbock, as pastor at Saint Pius X Catholic Church, O'Donnell, Saint Jude, Tahoka and Blessed Sacrament, Wilson in 1993. He served as pastor of Saint Ann, Stamford and Saint George Catholic Church in Haskell from 1995 to July 2003. He was named pastor of Lubbock's Saint Patrick and Queen of Apostles Church in New Deal. Three years later, in 2005, he was assigned

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M A X I N E ABEYTA, born to Emilio and Louisa Abeyta in Tucumcari, NM, died in Lubbock, Texas, Friday January 26, 2018, graduated from Price Catholic High School, Amarillo,received BA from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, and a Masters in Education from Texas Tech. For 30 years she taught first grade at Tubbs, Jackson, Brown and Rush, then worked as secretary for the LISD Retired Teachers Assn., volunteered at the Covenant Gift Shop and the Joe Arrington Cancer Center. Maxine was predeceased by her parents, her sister Catherine Abeyta-Sena and brother Patrick Abeyta. She is survived by brother Emilio E. Abeyta (Eloisa) and sister Molly Martinez (Robert). She especially loved and was loved by her nephews and nieces, Chris, Stephen, Emily Martinez, Sean, Anthony and Carlos Abeyta, Rachel Guerrant, as well as several precious grand nephews and nieces.

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

Memorial

Ernesto Martinez Sr.

January 5, 1925 to Feb. 5, 2010 We your family miss you in the house where you used to be We wanted so much to keep you, but God willed it not to be Now you are in God's keeping. You suffer no more pain. So pray for us O dearest Father that He may bless our lonely home, where once you dwelt therein. And pray that God might give us strength, for no-one knows but only He that treasure we have lost. And dear God take care of him until we meet again. Love always, Your wife - Julia L. Martinez Your daughter and son- Julia and Arthur Your grandkids - Michelle & Ruben, and Jennifer & Q; and, Your great-grandchildren Ernie, Jaden, Esteban, and Matthew

February Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Heavenly Father, thank You for empowering me to live in victory and freedom. Today, I choose life by choosing to declare Your Word. Help me, by Your Spirit, to always plant seeds of life and blessing into my future. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." ~ Ephesians 4:2

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ MLK Commemorative Council Banquet 2018

Members of the community honored the late civil rights LISD School Board members and their guest attended Sheila Patterson was congratulated by friends and Ms. Martha one of the volunteers welcomed Christy leader MLK. the banquet. community members. Martinez Garcia.

Girl Scout Cookies NOW!

Girl Scouts helped fill orders at the kick off event.

Approximately 600 Girl Scouts are expected to attend Girls 5 to 18 picked up more than 85,000 packages of 7,000 cases of cookies were supplied to Lubbock-area Cookies Now! cookies to start their 2018 Girl Scout Cookie business. girls ready to achieve their goals.

Girl-Led Business Kicks Off at Cookies NOW! Lubbock

Moms and their Girl Scouts bundled up to stay warm The Santiago girls were ready to get selling their Family members patiently waited to help load the Girl Scouts were also on hand to volunteer and as they waited. cookies. boxes of cookies. coordinate.

Santa Land Co-Sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine - Part 2

Attendees were able to pose behind cutouts.

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The event is held annually for the Lubbock community. Good friends and hot cocoa were a great combination. Siblings enjoyed seeing Santa and the lights.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ y Alla 34th Street Christmas Parade - Part 2

Toys were an intrical part of the parade floats.

Giant reindeers were drawn by military vehicles.

Santa Green was among the volunteers of the Salvation Christy & Frank posed by the Latino Lubbock float. Army.

34th Street Christmas Parade - Part 2

Merry Christmas from the families! (Photo by Delta Coats, jackets and hoodies were a must for those Families and their pets took time to pose with a picture Families gathered for photos. Garcia/for LLM) watching the parade. of the Virgen for Latino Lubbock.

LULAC #263 Annual Senior Christmas Dinner - Part 2

The Pina's were in attendance of the event and had The Floreses smiled for Latino Lubbock Magazine. a good time.

The event offered dinner and dancing to the attendees. Many couples attend annually and have a great time.

The attendees were ready to dance the night away.

Everyone say "Feliz Navidad"!

LULAC #263 Annual Senior Christmas Dinner - Part 2

Everyone waited anxiously for Pancho Clos.

The Castro's attended with their daughter and husband, Mr. & Mrs. Lopez.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ Pancho Clos Visit at Trejo SuperCenter - Part 2

First time participants didn't mind waiting in line to Many families enjoyed the nice weather and waited in The Ramirez brought their grandbaby to the Pancho Despite the "Naughty" cap, everyone was really very meet Pancho Clos. (Photos by Frank Garcia/LLM) a line that stretched outside. Clos. nice.

Pancho Clos Visit at Trejo SuperCenter - Part 2

The kids were excited to meet Pancho Clos.

Besides the vist with Pancho Clos kids enjoyed seeing Young families started their tradition of attending the The families patiently waited in line. motorcylces and the Weinermobile. event.

Latino Lubbock Magazine Christmas Open House - Part 2

Cecilia & Mike Sebranek took time for a photo.

Alla y AquĂ

Monica Hilburn and Michael Martinez supported the Debbie Vasquez attended the open house with her Frank Garcia welcomed friends including the Laras sister and niece. annual Latino Lubbock Magazine open house. and the Riveras.

Christy Martinez-Garcia, Renee Underwood, and Former Latino Lubbock Magazine intern, Celisse Velma & Sam Medina took time to pose for Latino Jay & Era Ybarra were among attendees at the Dream Margie Olivarez were among travelers to the Holy Charles posed with her family after her graduation. Lubbock Magazine. Center banquet for volunteers. Land ready for the pilgrimage.

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Photos & Memories - AquĂ y Alla Veteran's Parade Sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine - Part 3

Families enjoyed the American pride and honoring SHPE volunteers were ready to help honor Veterans. The families gathered around their veterans. Despite the cool morning folks came to the parade to veterans. honor veterans.

Veteran's Reception Sponsored by Latino Lubbock Magazine - Part 3

Contributors and sponsors were recognized at the Volunteers served the cake after the official Marine Veterans of multi-generations were on hand to enjoy Marine Corps and Army veterans were among the event. Thank You from the Veterans. Corps Cake Ceremony. the event. attendees.

Knights of Columbus 11807 Christmas Party

The Hernandez were on hand to celebrate Christmas The gathering is a tradition of the members and is a Members shared a potluck meal and gift exchange. with fellow KOC members and their spouses. great way to build commorodity.

John Barrientos welcomed Rev. Martin PiĂąa.

Latino Lubbock Update on Trends & Friends

SHPE Members joined Christy Martinez-Garcia for James Salas joined Christy on the Latino Lubbock San Ramon sent their representatives to talk about their Knights of Columbus members from St. John the Baptist joined Christy on the Latino Lubbock Update to the Latino Lubbock Update on Trends & Friends, with Update to discuss the St. Patrick's Valentine Steak upcoming Valentine's Dance. discuss the upcoming Mardi Gras. Heidi and Elizabeth. Dinner for Two.

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ake a deep T breath, the month of love has

GOMEZ ACHIEVES STATE & NATIONAL POWERLIFTING RECORD: USPA and Lone Star Strength held the 1st Heart of the Hub City USPA sanctioned powerlifting meet in Lubbock, Texas on January 27th. The meet was 1 platform and showcased lifters from all over Texas and neighboring States. Among the competitors was Erlinda (Erly) Gomez who achieved a record-breaking 100kg (220 lb.) lift on her 3rd attempt of Bench Press, resulting in a state and national record. Gomez has been powerlifting for the last four years. She got into kettlebells to get fit and strength building. Eventually, she went onto powerlifting for more challenge, soon falling in love with the sport. Erly said it gave her a feeling of empowerment. She now competes nationally and encourages other women to consider the sport. Erly is grateful to her coach Jason Marshall. Congratulations to them, and especially Erly Gomez from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Northwest Little League

"Developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty"

NWLL Registration Info: STANDARD REGISTRATIONS: Sat., February 3rd, 2018, 11am-5pm Sat., February 10th, 2018, 11am-5pm Sun., February 11th, 2018, 11am-5pm Sat., February 17th, 2018, 11am-5pm Sun., February 18th, 11am-5pm Sat., February 24th, 11am-5pm Sun., February 25th, 11am-5pm All at Amigos, 112 N. University.

Documents needed at all registration dates: Original birth certificate, and three (3) current proofs of residence

STANDARD FEES 4 years old - Tball = $60 5-6 years old– Progressive Tball = $120 7-8 years old – Coach Pitch = $130 9-10 years old – Farm = $140 11-12 years old – Major = $150 13 years old – 50/70 = $175

NWLL accepts For $3 Service Fee

Dates to Remember:

REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

•TRYOUT DAY Sat., March 3rd, 2018, 11am-4pm •MAKEUP DAY Sun., March 4th, 2018, 12pm-3pm

At NWLL, 911 N. University

911 N. University Lubbock, TX

For more information call NWLL President Raul Perez Jr. at (806) 206-1206; or Sally Vitela, Treasurer, at (806)507-0818.

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arrived so in case any one of us was in denial, 2018 really is here so let's not stay behind as our sports focus has started to shift. Yes, I did say shift, football for the most part is over, and I do know that the Super Bowl is this first Sunday. For the most of us though, since our favorite teams are not involved, we will watch it as an event but deep in our sports heart we know football is over. Until the Tech spring football scrimmages start next month that is. What makes the transition easier this year compared to the past few years is the re-emergence of Tech basketball as they have made a statement of sorts that they are a force to be reckoned with from here on out. As of deadline time both the AP and the Coaches poll have them ranked number 10 with the only other Big 12 team ranked higher than them are the Kansas Jayhawks also at number 7, also in both of the polls. As we have all noticed, the Big 12 is the toughest conference going

so far, so expect a lot of give and take when all these teams match up against each other. Let's disregard the Texas game played on the 31st of last month and let's consider this month as they get ready for the Big 12 tournament early in March. The away games feature TCU on the third, which we all know there is no love lost between these two and a big rematch game against the Cyclones as they visit Lubbock four days later. Matter of fact, the two losses that have to be avenged are both played here in the United Spirit arena but I just think that although they can and probably will win those games, it's the opponents that they should beat are the ones we need to preoccupy ourselves about. Imagine a situation where they avenge their losses and go ahead and complete the sweeps against the likes of West Virginia and Kansas. Let's not put the cart before the horse is what I should be telling myself right now, but it's not very often that we can imagine a scenario like that with a realistic chance of it becoming real. Remember that they have three regular season home games remaining so don't cheat yourself and your family from watching what could be a fantastic finish

for this years' squad. When I ask you where were you when the fans stormed the court against (enter the team name here)? Maybe you will be one the few that actually take part in that phase of the celebration, if they allow that anymore after the 25,000 fine they were penalized with last month. Since we'll all be feeling some kind of effect one way or the other from basketball fever, make sure to keep an eye on the Lubbock-Coronado boys team as they continue to impress in district and try to keep their undefeated streak going with two more games here in Lubbock and the remaining two with the first road game being in Abilene. After they play Cooper there on the 6th,they take their skills to San Angelo to play them on the 9th. For our information, the home games involve Lubbock High on the 2nd and Lubbock Monterey on the 13th. Now remember to pace ourselves as we do this and please try not to stay behind. Winter is almost gone so we need to be ready.

Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Atlanta Falcons. Prior to his coaching career, Edwards was known best as the player who recovered a fumble by Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik on a play dubbed the "Miracle at the Meadowlands." Before being hired as the tenth head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history, Edwards was the head coach of the New York Jets from 2001 to 2005. Ticket prices are $50 for individuals

to attend the dinner. We also of fer Cor por ate Tables at $500 for 6 seats. There are other sponsorship opportunities available for corporations. For more information please contact the Administrative Office at 806-7922880 or our website at lubbockbgc. org.

opportunity and enjoy the thrill of what our next football life has in store for my family. We are excited about our future.” “We are grateful for the seven years Jason spent coaching student athletes at Lubbock High, and the passionate resolve he’s displayed in the effort to achieve student success,” said Meeks. Strunk took Westerner football to the playoffs in 2012, the first post-season appearance for Lubbock High since 1975. Strunk brought innovative ideas in nutrition planning for student athletes

to Lubbock High from his previous position at Purdue football. Many area coaches have adopted Strunk’s nutrition strategies. Stunk also embedded the high academic standards of Lubbock High into his program, assigning one coaching position to a role of academic coordinator, ensuring student athletes had every opportunity to be successful in the classroom. The search for a new athletic coordinator for Lubbock High began soon after his announcement.

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

Herm Edwards to Speak at BGC Dinner

he 22nd Annual Outback T Steak Dinner will be held on Tuesday, March 6th at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall beginning at 6:30 PM. The guest speaker for the evening will be Herm Edwards, former National Football League (NFL) player and current head coach at Arizona State University, a position he assumed in December 2017. From 2009 to 2017, he was a pro football analyst for ESPN. He played cornerback for ten seasons (1977–1986) with the

LHS Football Coach Resigns ubbock High L School Athletic Coordinator Jason

Strunk resigned last month as Lubbock High School Athletic Coordinator Jason Strunk notified Athletic Director Mike Meeks of his intention to resign his current position with the district. “Right now, I am ready to embark on another journey through football,” Strunk said. “It's time to chase another

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The Gallo

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

President's Day

Meet Two Famous Presidents

Valentine's Day Crossword

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

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

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

MONITOREE TODAS SUS CUENTAS DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS DE LA CIUDAD EN UN SOLO LUGAR La Ciudad de Lubbock hace más fácil monitorear y administrar sus cuentas de servicios de agua, desagüe, alcantarillado, basura y electricidad de LP&L. Esté atento al recibo mensual y sobre rediseñados en su buzón y visite nuestra página de internet para registrar y administrar su cuenta por internet. •

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Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12 in 1809. Things were different then. When Abe was a boy, he lived in a log cabin. A log cabin is a small house made out of logs cut from trees. His father cut down the trees and made the cabin. There were no electric lights in the cabin. Young Abe read books by firelight and drew with charcoal on a shovel. Abe’s family was poor. Often he went barefoot because he didn’t have any shoes. When Abraham Lincoln grew up, he studied hard and became a lawyer. Then he was elected to be a law-maker. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States.

No one plans to get cancer, but you can plan for how you care for it. Being diagnosed with breast cancer in her thirties was the last thing on Nicole Luna’s mind, but that’s where she found herself at just 35-years old. A single mom, Nicole was determined to beat cancer and turned to Joe Arrington Cancer Research & Treatment Center at Covenant Health. The expert physicians and oncology caregivers at Covenant Health helped Nicole overcome cancer and now she spends her days attending her son’s soccer matches.

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