July Latino Lubbock Vol 9, Issue 7

Volume 9, Issue 7, July/julio 2015

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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, Wolforth, Morton, Ralls, Crosbyton, Lamesa, Slaton, Littlefield, Brownfield, Shallowater, O'Donnel, Tahoka, Anton, Lorenzo, and Levelland. Bilingual (English 60%/Spanish 40%). This publication is Hispanic, locally owned and operated.

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"Celebrate the 4th of July" Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia On this month's cover we showcase families and friends celebrating the 4th of July estilo Latino! A Latino gathering includes lots of family and friends, great food and BBQ, tons of fireworks, and just having fun in a relaxing environment whether it be at the lake, a park, or at home. We know how to celebrate our great country the USA, as well as Latino contributions - even though they don't always get noticed. More so, knowing we can raise our children so they can take a sense of pleasure in both their own heritage and the diversity of others.

Hope you have a blast, please practice safety when handling fireworks, and please be safe and have a memorable 4th of July!

“The remarks made by Donald Trump during his presidential campaign kick-off speech not only show his contempt and ignorance of the Latino community, but clearly demonstrate that Trump has no real intention to run a serious campaign. As any real candidate knows, the road to the White House runs through the heart of the Latino community. Thus, any serious candidate works to understand the Latino community and their issues of concern."

Brent Wilkes National Executive Director of LULAC - the nation’s oldest and largest Latino organization

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" C a d a c u a l h a c e c o n s u v i d a u n p a p a l o t e y l o e c h a a v o l a r. " "We each make a kite of life and fly it as we will."

Meaning: Each person lives his life as he likes.

¡ F e liz c u mp le a ñ o s !

Ha p p y Birt h d a y !

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Susie Fernandez 7/1 Celestino Tijerina (KC OLG) 7/1 Jacintha Adame Bitela 7/2 Rosa Martinez 7/2 Denise Carrizales 7/2 Rebecca Leal 7/2 Amy Yanez 7/2 Vanessa Maldonado 7/3 Michael Gonzalez 7/3 Diana Martinez 7/3 Ashley Vidales 7/3 Amber Vidales 7/3 Lilli Romero 7/3 Marissa Gomez 7/3 Ismael S. Ramirez 7/4 Roy Santoyo 7/4 Viola Hernandez 7/5 Ernestine Mendez 7/5 Connie Leal 7/5 Maria Lopez-Strong 7/5 Tony Maldonado (KC OLG) 7/5 Matthew Vasquez 7/5 Emma Reyes 7/6 Melissa Benitez 7/6 Rita Diaz-Garcia 7/6 Corina Martinez 7/6 Greg Perez 7/6 Georgina Salas Barrera 7/ 7 Melinda Castro 7/7 Frankie Galindo 7/8 Jaseph Mata 7/9 Veronica Garcia 7/9 Jason Carrizales 7/9 Jaseph Mata 7/9 Sam Trevino 7/9 Rosario Smith 7/10 Delia Montez 7/10 Epifanio “Chago” Guerra 7/10 Celeste Mendez 7/10 Kain Martimz 7/11 Miranda Chavez 7/11 Edward Lee Castilleja 7/12 Victor Cortez 7/12 Connie Vega Castillo 7/12 Adriana Chavez 7/13 Adrianna Elizabeth Castilleja 7/13 Sixto Mendez 7/13 Robert G. Salazar (KC OLG) 7/13 Roberto Aguilar (KC OLG) 7/13 Roman Lorenzi 7/14 Dominga Anaya 7/14 Carlos Solano 7/14 Joe Vasquez 7/14 Felipe Pauda 7/14 Michael Martinez 7/15 Addison Mojica 7/15 Ben Alonzo 7/16 Carmen Rodriguez 7/16 Joe Flores (KC OLG) 7/16

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CONTENTS Word from the Publisher

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Op-Ed by Juan H. Flores and Rogelio Saenz

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Politics

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Opportunity

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Tips by Jaime Garcia

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Health/Salud

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Jamaicas a Continued Tradition

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Faith & Religion

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Fotos y requerdos

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Texas Sports Report with Mando Reyna

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Word From the Publisher

ummertime is the time to embrace the outS doors. As a child we were outside every lit moment of the day. We looked forward to

the Fourth of July to light fireworks, watch the light show, and gather with family and friends.

Firework safety is important. However, somehow that message did not quite make it down to us as children in those days. My two sisters and I had an uncle and two aunts who paralleled our age. As such, they were our playmates.

As can be imagined, my uncle was a terror.

He talked us into holding fireworks in our hand after we lit them. On one particular occasion he bent a Black Cat firework in half to expose the powder, lit it, and held it up.

Then he urged us to do the same. I was the only one to fall for his pestering after he called us 'fraidy cats.'

I still recall holding the firework, lighting it up, then feeling the burn as the powder had spilled over on my hand, and caught on fire!

This was an example for us all. After that, I never held, or cut into a firework again.

As for my uncle, he then urged me to hold a lit Roman Candle firework.

And despite his taunting, the mark and memory from the first burn was reason enough to think twice about that decision. Needless to say, to date, I remind children to be cautious when handling fireworks, and adults to consider supervising.

Nevertheless, summertime with my familia, was always the best, especially on the Fourth of July. Someone from my family would go to the lake to reserve the "family spot" annually, and a day or so before. They would make sure that we were under many trees and central to the lake.

Each of my tias, as well as my mother, would prepare fabulous side dishes like potato salad, beans, rice, chilé, and salad. The men would prepare grilled meat including brisket, hamburgers, hotdogs, tripas, and so much more. Lots of tea and giant jugs of Kool-Aid, which formed rings around our mouths from drinking so much of it, topped the tasty Latino-style bbq.

There was always plenty of food for those who didn't have family to spend with, or the extra friends that always managed to tag along, or stop by our spot.

As the music played in the background the adults would converse. The men in one circle, the women in the other. And the kids would somehow make it to the lake even though we were warned to stay away or we would fall in and drown, which no one ever did, but one of my cousins did jump in on a dare. I even recall bravely hiking up the hill with my primos and exploring and searching for bears and Indian artifacts in the small caves.

And of course, there was always someone in the family who added a little drama because they drank in celebration of Fourth of July. Somehow they would stir trouble, and somehow the uncles would calm things down. I recall my aunt Meme saying to another tia " Eso es lo que hacen las familias, pero al final del día todavía se aman. (That's what families do, but at the end of the day we still love each other)."

The evening was topped with fireworks. My dad always bought my sisters and I sparklers cause we were afraid of firecrackers, and of course my uncle Mike would throw them at us - and still accuse us of being "fraidy cats."

And as the celebration ended and we loaded up our car, we joined many families patiently waiting in line to exit out the lake. As we finally drove out on the road, we would watch the last minute fireworks burst in the sky; but soon the evening breeze and the soothing of the motor would lull my sisters and I to sleep.

Being with all my cousins and with my family made me proud and brought such contentment. We were (are) an All-American familia and were proud of our country - the USA's independence.

To date, I take such pride in our country's independence. And while my story changes as I age, one thing that remains the same is my pride in my country and flying the USA flag - more so the many freedoms we hold.

One such freedom is that of speech. So as I watch the immigration reform battle, I ask our Congress to take action and work together. I also thank President Obama for helping to fix as much of the immigration system as he can through his executive order.

Thank you to our advertisers. Please invest in their businesses and services, as they commit to investing in ours. Y como siempre, thank you to our 100,000 readers who support our publication.

May God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga.

PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo en mayo y siempre! Happy 4th of July!

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

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Fading American Dream for TX Hispanics

LEGAL AID CLINIC, July 2, Thursday, 5:30 pm, he American Dream is fadFree, All Ages, West Texas ing for many Latino families Legal Aid sponsors this clinic for free legal advice, Mae today and for their children tomorrow. This is especially true in Texas Simmons Community Center.

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CLOSED FOR THE 4TH City of Lub- barriers to building wealth and fubock and Parks and Recreation facilities will ture opportunities for their children. be closed for the July 4th holiday. July 3, Fri- As a result, over half (2.3 million) of day 4TH ON BROADWAY, July 4, Saturday, 9 am - Dark, Free, All Ages, Parade, Picnic, Food, Music, and Gandy’s Fireworks Extravaganza (begins at dusk), Sponsored by Broadway Festivals, Mackenzie Park.

SENIOR DANCE, July 10, Friday, 12:45 pm, Free, Ages 50+, Come and dance to a variety of music offered by our very own DJ or CD’s, Trejo Supercenter.

MOVIE AT MAXEY PARK - Earth to Echo, July 10, 9 pm, Free, All Ages, Bring your picnic, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a movie in the park sponsored by Lubbock Kids Dental. Concessions available for purchase.

Movie viewing located behind Maxey Community Center.

TEX-MEX COOKING (Carne Guisada), July 11, Saturday, 10 am, $5, Teen-Adult, Rawlings Community Center.

CASAS FOR CASA The 10th Annual Casas for CASA raffle fundraiser will be held at the United Supermarkets at 8010 Frankford Ave., and is scheduled for July 11-18. To purchase tickets, or to volunteer please call (806) 763-2272 MOVIE AT RODGERS PARK July 17, Friday, 9 pm/Dusk, Free, All ages, Frozen, Bring your blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy a Disney movie. Concession will be available for purchase, Trejo Supercenter.

VENDOR MARKET Live demos, hot food, and amazing artists on Sat. July 18, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1108 Main Street. For more information contact vendormarketlubbock@gmail.com.

MEXICAN DISHES AND SIDES, July 24, Friday, 10 am, Ages 50+, $5, Learn how to cook traditional Mexican dishes and sides.

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GENEALOGY, July 24, Friday, 1 pm, Free, Learn the tips and tricks to tracing your family history, Mae Simmons Community Center.

GET INVOLVED AWARDS The Volunteer Center of Lubbock is seeking Nominations of Volunteers Making a Difference through the Get Involved Awards. The Volunteer Center asks members of the community to submit nominations. Nominations are due by noon Thursday, August 27, 2015, and are accepted by mail, fax or online. Forms can be found at http://www.volunteerlubbock.org/ news-events/get-involved-award-nominationform/. For more information contact (806) 747.0551 LIFE/RUN’S 25TH ADA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION July 24, 2015, the LIFE/RUN Center for Independent Living (LIFE/RUN) will commemorate the signing of the ADA with a celebration. Everyone is invited to attend the event at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, from 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $5 in Advance and $7 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the LIFE/RUN Center, 8240 Boston Ave. or online at www.liferun.org.

Latino children is at risk of facing the same disadvantaged position or worse than their parents when they are adults. Wealth means making a living wage or better, and having assets (home, saving, retirement fund, etc.) that create more choices and resources for one's children.

The reasons for this grim future for Latino children stems from the continuing lack of upward social and economic upward mobility among Latino families. In fact, compared to other Latino groups across the country, Latinos in Texas are worse off based on an analysis of 16 measures encompassing educational attainment, employment, poverty, earnings, the prevalence of disabilities, and insurance (Table 1).

Overall, Latinos in Texas ranked 30th in their socioeconomic wellbeing compared to Latinos in other states. Texas Latinos were particularly worse off in educational attainment, earnings among workers with low levels of education, disabilities among persons 25 to 44 years of age, and insurance coverage. Moreover, being born in the United States did not improve the standing of Latinos, as among U.S.-born Latinos they ranked nearly dead last in insurance coverage and the lack of a high school diploma.

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In contrast to Latinos, Texas Whites • State's highest high school and Blacks fare drop-out rates comparatively (31%) with an better relative annual loss of to people from 62,690 students. their own race in • Latino busiother states. For nesses, while example, while sig nif icantly Latinos had an growing in numaverage rank of ber, not being 30 on the basis anywhere comof the 16 socioparable to White economic indienterprises in cators across the size or wealth 50 states and the (profits).

District of Co- JUAN H. FLORES & ROGELIO SAENZ Indeed, the fulumbia, Whites ture is not promand Blacks each ranked 21st. ising for Latino families, particularly For Latinos in Texas, the results their children. The causes are: translate into: 1. historical discrimination and in• Weekly wages which are 46% equitable state/local policy and regulower on average than wages of latory practices, Whites.

2. state response to economic glo• A poverty rate of 25% which has balization and corrosive federal reremained largely unchanged since lationships over policy and program the 1970s. decisions, • The majority being considered 3. state's conservative philosophy low-income since 54% are below that minimizes human capital invest200% of the federal poverty level. ments, and • Home ownership of 57% com- 4. weak Latino political voting powpared to 71% of Whites; and home er and policy influence. values at 21% and 71% under $49,999 Latinos are involved in advocacy and $124,999 compared to 10% and and policy efforts to address many 43% for Whites. of these issues, plus recurring voter • The highest percent of individuals suppression and immigration issues. with less than a high school educa- Unlike before, they are occurring untion at 39% while 18% have an As- der an era of globalization and corsociate or higher degree compared rosive federalism. Globalization is to 7% and 43% for Whites, respec- the worldwide movement of goods, tively. ideas, capital and people which has • Highest (48%) employment in impacted the state economy, labor, lower-paying service, and sales and jobs, and wages. Corrosive federaloffice occupations. ism is the current politically partisan

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PRAYERS TO YSASAGA FAMILY Cannot believe how the Mark Ysasaga case We know our readers has been handled. We have a good police dehave a lot to say! Mail partment, but in this case someone dropped letters to Latino Lubthe ball. Can't believe the money was handed bock “Letters to the Edito the individual who bragged about it on tor,” Box 6473 Lubbock, Facebook. Total let down. My prayers go out TX 79493, or email them to latinolub- to the Ysasaga family. bock@suddenlink.net.

Don’t forget to include your name, ad- John Robert Gonzalez dress, and contact phone number.

Mailed letters must be signed. Please LLM IN CLOVIS? note that unsigned letters will not be published. Letters are limited to 100 Is there any possibility to have Latino Lubwords. Writers are limited to one letter bock Magazine in Clovis, New Mexico? We per month. Submissions may be edited love this paper, and pick it up each time we for clarity or space consideration. Let- go shop in Lubbock. There are many Hispanters are not acknowledged. Opinions ics that would benefit from the great info and expressed in letters and Op-Ed articles news in our town. do not necessarily represent the views Ramon Sanchez of Latino Lubbock.

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federal and state conflicts over who should have policy authority regarding social welfare programs, education, healthcare, immigration, and environmental protection.

Important questions emerge from these issues. Are Latinos in an organized pro-active or reactive position in their policy involvement? Does their involvement address structural problems that underlie most issues; e.g., conservative policy-making limiting human capital investments, regressive tax laws, or revenue and budget approaches that undercut equity and prosperity? Is there a statewide Latino policy strategy that builds 'capacity' to influence policy making, and involves on-going assessment of progress?

In summary, Latino's in Texas are a proud working-class people; unfortunately, hard-working is not enough since many are far from achieving the wealth and prosperity that realize the American Dream. It's ironic that most of nation's largest Latino advocacy organizations began in Texas, yet the state Latino bienestar is near the worst in the country. Without the necessary 'political power' to achieve meaningful policy changes Latino labor will continue to be 'On the Cheap', and another generation of children will not achieve economic prosperity.

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STAND UP FOR KIDS Our sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to Latino Lubbock for your recent support and presence at our annual Stand Up for Kids, child abuse awareness event. We genuinely appreciate your donation of hot dogs and hot dog buns that were a great help that day to feed the over 300 attendees.

More than that, my staff and I genuinely appreciate that Latino Lubbock takes the time to attend each of our events and offer us coverage before and after the events in your paper.

Our agency served 699 children in 2014 and sadly 54% of those children were Hispanic children. We are grateful for the way Latino Lubbock helps us to get the word about the problem of child abuse to the community, especially the Hispanic community.

Sincerely, Carmen Aguirre, M.S., Executive Director Children’s Advocacy Center of South Plains MY SON IS GAY My son is gay and I love him and I'm proud of him! And today, my son can love whoever he wants, and plan for a wonderful and happy life.

He is faithful to God, and he has been judged enough! While some may not like his lifestyle, it should not be a concern to them. He works hard, pays his taxes, and contributes as an upstanding citizen to this community.

I'm thankful to God and the Supreme Court that my son will have a chance to love as he chooses.

Mary Rivera

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Minority Communities Remain Easy Mark for Voter Suppression

ULAC joins civil and voting L rights advocates in Roanoke, Virginia to mark the second anniver-

NEVER FORGETTING WHERE HE CAME FROM: A fundraiser luncheon with Coach Jerry Gray of the Minnesota Vikings, and alumnus of Estacado High School, was held last month. Coach Gray returns to Lubbock each summer to see family and work on his foundation. He hosts his annual golf tournament, which raises money to send deserving kids/ students to Tech. Pictured are Jeremy Cortez, Coach Gray, Coach Kelley (his former Estacado Coach), AJ McLeod, and KLBK Anchor, David Collier who served as emcee. (Photo by Christy Martinez-Garcia/LLM)

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sary of the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision which struck down key provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). The demonstration calls for Congressional action to reinstate the key provisions which guarantee all Americans equal voting rights.

LULAC National Executive Director, Brent Wilkes, issued the following statement: “Two years ago, in Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court in-

validated the enforcement provision of Section 4 of the VRA which required eight states along with regions of seven others to get preapproval from the U.S. Department of Justice for any new election laws or redistricting plans.

According to a report released

by NALEO, the Shelby decision has impacted the voter eligibility of 7 million Latinos, a group who has been a consistent target of unlawful voter suppression initiatives through a variety of discriminatory state

statutes. As expected, the Supreme Court ruling has only resulted in increased voting suppression efforts.

LULAC calls for Congress to take action necessary to restore Section 4 of the VRA and protect voters who remain vulnerable to discrimination. Specifically, the legislation must address known practices that have been used to disenfranchise voters, as well as provide voter rights protections for emerging populations.

Covenant Health Concludes Successful Negotiations with Aetna

ovenant Health and Covenant C Medical Group have successfully negotiated to continue their

contract with Aetna, effective July 1, 2015. Aetna members may continue to see their Covenant provider.

“Covenant is excited to extend our partnership with Aetna that began in 2005, said Richard Parks, CEO of Covenant Health. “We look forward to continuing to provide health care services to the Aetna Medicare Retirees and regional employers with Aetna insurance.

While these negotiations are com-

mon in the market, we acknowledge the uncertainty this has provided to our patients and are please it is resolved prior to any disruption. We look forward to strengthening our contractual relationship with Aetna to benefit their members in our region.”

“We are pleased to reach a new agreement with Covenant Health that will allow us to continue to offer our members access to a broad network of high-quality facilities and physicians in the greater Lubbock area,” said Ralph Holmes, Aetna’s market president for North

Texas.

Aetna serves approximately 14,000 members in the West Texas market and offers numerous benefit designs including Commercial and Medicare Advantage Plans.

The new contract will allow Aetna patients the ability to receive innetwork benefits from Covenant Medical Group Physicians and Covenant Hospitals.

For further questions please call (806) 725-6548.

Learn more about Covenant Health at www.covenanthealth.org.

We have you covered

Covenant Health and Covenant Medical Group have a new Aetna contract effective July 1, 2015. There will be no disruptions in care for Covenant patients who are covered by an Aetna plan. All Aetna policyholders will continue to receive the excellent health care services they’ve come to expect from Covenant Health.

For more information regarding insurance coverage at all Covenant Health locations please call 806.725.6548

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Happy Fourth of July!

political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

Celebración del Cuatro de Julio

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intent and the correct state-federal balance in criminal justice.”

Among the states credited with helping inspire the legislation were Mississippi, California and Illinois, which have prison-diversion programs for lower-level offenders, and South Dakota, Georgia and South Carolina, which reformed their drug sentencing.

Vox notes that the SAFE Justice Act overlaps in some ways with both the Smarter Sentencing Act and Corrections Act, which were previously introduced in the Senate but have yet to garner much momentum.

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saving money was introduced late June in the House by Reps. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.).

The legislation, titled the Safe, Accountable, Fair, Effective (SAFE) Justice Act, is the outcome of the congressmen's work leading the House Judiciary Committee’s Overcriminalization Task Force, which heard testimony from criminal justice experts over the past year and a half, according to a joint news release issued by Scott and Sensenbrenner’s offices.

The bill, H.R.2944, would apply at the federal level lessons from successful state efforts to reduce recidivism and decrease the number of non-violent inmates in prisons. The bill already boasts 20 additional cosponsors, including 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats.

“We cannot allow our criminal justice system to remain on its current trajectory,” Sensenbrenner said in a statement. “It’s not only fiscally unsustainable, but morally irresponsible.”

The comprehensive legislation

proposes a broad set of reforms to the U.S. justice system, including increasing the use of sentencing alternatives such as probation for lower-level, non-violent offenders; encouraging judicial districts to operate mental health, veteran and other problem-solving courts; and prioritizing prison space for violent and “career” criminals by expanding the release of geriatric and terminally ill offenders.

In addition, the bill would expand earned-time policies to more inmates who participate in programs to reduce their recidivism risk; introduce mental health and de-escalation training programs for prison staff; and require performance-based contracting for halfway houses, among a number of other reforms.

The legislation has the support of groups including the NAACP, the Police Foundation, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Conservative Union and Families Against Mandatory Minimums.

“This bill does more than tinker around the edges,” FAMM President Julie Stewart said in a statement. “I look forward to the SAFE Justice Act restoring Congress’s original

Source: 2012 study done by the Latino Donor Collaborative. None of the major, mainstream news and media companies published the findings.

Latina magazine published a partial report yesterday.

After visiting several family detention centers this week, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said that changes must be made.

“I have reached the conclusion that we must make substantial changes in our detention practices with respect to families with children,” Johnson said in a written statement. “In short, once a family has established eligibility for asylum or other relief under our laws, long-term detention is an inefficient use of our resources and should be discontinued.”

Last year, more than 68 thousand people crossing the Mexico-U.S. border illegally were apprehended and detained, many were families or unaccompanied minors.

The surge prompted the Obama administration to open detention centers for mothers and children. The centers were designed to hold families awaiting their immigration court hearing, a process that's supposed to take just a few months. However, many families have been held for as long as a year.

The detention center has faced mounting criticism as many detainees, attorneys, activists and journalists have called them inhumane, with comparisons to prisons. Instances of sexual abuse – of both women and children -- detainee suicides, placement of trans women with men and the growing use of solitary confinement have consistently made headlines since last year’s influx of unaccompanied immigrant children.

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Despite the reforms, and Johnson's own admission that modifications are necessary, he did defend the use of detention centers.

Johnson said that the centers allow for a swift removal of immigrants who do not qualify for asylum.

Democratic lawmakers and immigrant rights activists disagree, saying that the proposed changes are "inadequate.”

Antonio M. Ginatta, advocacy director for the U.S. Program at Human Rights Watch, told the Los Angeles Times that many questions still remain.

“How long will the families be in detention? What will be the bond rate?” Ginatta said. “We are cautiously encouraged. I think this is the first step. We're glad to see that DHS is finally coming to its senses.”

For Cecillia D. Wang, director of the American Civil Liberties Union Immigrants' Rights Project, reforming a problematic system isn’t the answer -- removing it is.

“I think the bottom line is that we should not have immigration jails for families. As a country, we should not be locking up children,” Wang told the newspaper.

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LULAC Denounces Trump’s

Anti-Immigrant Campaign Speech Your Vote is Your Voice!

ULAC National Executive DiL rector, Brent Wilkes, issued the following statement regarding

disparaging remarks made by Donald Trump of the Mexican immigrant population during a campaign speech.

“The remarks made by Donald Trump during his presidential campaign kick-off speech not only show his contempt and ignorance of the Latino community, but clearly demonstrate that Trump has no real intention to run a serious campaign. As any real candidate knows, the road to the White House runs through the heart of the Latino

community. Thus, any serious candidate works to understand the Latino community and their issues of concern.

By referring to Latino immigrants as drug dealers, rapists, and murderers, Trump blatantly ignored the critical role hard-working immigrants play in this country. His absurd reasoning fails to comprehend the complex reasons why people migrate to the U.S. and ignores the positive contributions Latinos have made to the cultural fabric of our nation.

As the nation’s oldest and largest Latino organization, we applaud

Univision for their decision to terminate their business ties with Donald Trump, including refusing to air the Miss USA pageant, produced by the Trump-owned Miss Universe Organization. Trump must realize that such hateful and ignorant remarks have consequences. In this instance, it will result in lost revenue and more importantly the respect of the Latino community. We hope that in the future Donald Trump will choose fact-based policy debate over cheap political pandering.”

Supreme Court Decision Grants Marriage Equality

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n a 5-to-4 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed the legality of same-sex marriages, granting gay and lesbian couples across the nation the right to marry. NCLR (National Council of La Raza) applauds this decision, which is a monumental victory for equal treatment and justice for all.

“The decision handed down today ends once and for all an injustice that millions of Americans have endured,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR. “We are pleased to see that the Court agrees

with the majority of Americans who believe that LGBT couples deserve equal rights, benefits and protections under the law.”

A 2012 study released

by NCLR found that Hispanics were as tolerant as their fellow Americans, if not more tolerant, toward the LGBT community. Nearly half of all Latinos polled supported gay marriage, while about 60 percent supported

civil unions. Similar to the overall population, Latinos have since increased their support for samesex marriage and show high support for legal protections for hate crimes and job discrimination toward LGBT individuals.

NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

El NCLR aplaude decisión de la Corte Suprema que garantiza igualdad en el matrimonio

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omo resultado de una decisión de 5 a 4, la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos ha confirmado la legalidad del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo, garantizando a las parejas de gays y de lesbianas el derecho a contraer matrimonio a través de toda la nación.

NCLR (Consejo Nacional de La Raza o NCLR por sus siglas en inglés) aplaude esta decisión y la considera una victoria monumental para la igualdad de trato y de justicia para todos.

“La decisión, que se ha emitido hoy, da por terminada de una vez por todas un tipo de injusticia que han sufrido millones de estadounidenses,” comentó Janet Murguía, presidente y CEO del NCLR. “ Nos

complace observar como la Corte Suprema concuerda con la mayoría de los estadounidenses que creen que las parejas de la comunidad LGBT merecen igualdad de trato, beneficios y protecciones bajo la ley”.

Un estudio, que fue publicado en el año 2012 por el NCLR, encontró que los hispanos son tan tolerantes como los estadounidenses (y hasta más tolerantes) hacia la comunidad LGBT. Cerca de la mitad de todos los latinos encuestados apoya el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo, mientras que el 60 por ciento apoya las uniones civiles. Igual que ha sucedido en la población total, desde que se publicó el estudio los latinos han aumentado su apoyo al

matrimonio entre parejas del mismo sexo y han demostrado un alto grado de apoyo hacia las protecciones legales creadas para evitar los crímenes de odio y la discriminación laboral hacia los individuos de la comunidad LGBT. El NCLR (Consejo Nacional de La Raza) es la organización nacional hispana más grande de apoyo y defensa de los derechos civiles de los hispanos en los Estados Unidos y trabaja para mejorar sus oportunidades.

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CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad.

Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636.

FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service.

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

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

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Business/negocío Business/Opportunity Updates SALES TAX FOR SMALL BUSINESS July 13, 2015 – 6-8pm – to be held at the TTU Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock. If you have questions about….completing sales tax returns; what’s taxable and what’s not; your responsibility as a tax payer ….we have the answers! You are invited to attend a FREE public seminar presented by the SBDC and the State Comptroller’s Office.

Call Elaine at 745-1637 to register.

WOMEN'S POWER SUMMIT July 18 | 10 am – 3:30 pm, at Mahon Library. A donation of $10 is asked. For more info, email aauwlubbock.vp.membership@gmail.com SBA OPPORTUNITES July 29, 2015 – 6-8pm - to be held at the TTU Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock. Looking for financing and need some answers? Then this FREE workshop is for you! The following topics will be discussed by the SBA and the SBDC: Information on SBA loans; What a business should have before applying for a loan; What the banker is looking for in a loan; Other programs and services available from the SBA. Presented by the Small Business Administration and the SBDC. Call Elaine at 745-1637 to register.

SBA EN ESPAÑOL The Small Business Administration is excited to share the new Spanish language SBA website. Utilize thousands of business resources now en Español! www.es.sba.gov BUSINESS COUNSELING Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can discuss their business ventures and get expert advice from the SBDC staff and team of volunteers from the professional community. All information will be held in strict confidence. Counseling sessions can be arranged by calling the SBDC at (806) 745-1637.

HELP FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND SMALL BUSINESSES The Lubbock Area Foundation Micro Business Program provides business education, guidance and access to business loans from $500 to $5000 for independent contractors and those starting or expanding a small business. For more info call 762-8061 or visit www.lubbockareafoundation.org FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 Ninth St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, are available.

HISPANIC BUSINESS NETWORK OF LUBBOCK Hispanic business owners are invited to join this network opportunity to create an advocacy and support group for Hispanic businesses. For more info email your contact info to news@latinolubbock.net

Microloan Expands Access for Entrepreneurs

he U.S. Small Business AdminT istration (SBA) published a final rule for the Microloan Program

that provides more flexibility to SBA non-profit intermediaries, expands the pool of microloan recipients, and increases accessibility in SBA programs. The change will make small businesses that have an owner who is currently on probation or parole eligible for microloan programs, aiding individuals with the highest barriers to traditional employment to reenter the workforce.

“Small business ownership and selfemployment are paths toward wealth creation and independence,” said SBA spokesman Miguel A. Ayala.

“This option can be particularly useful for citizens who may have difficulty finding employment after returning to their community from prison. With millions of Americans looking to start over after incarceration or move past their criminal records, the SBA is removing barriers so that citizens can achieve economic security and be successful members of society.”

SBA’s Microloan Program, which is focused on startups, minority and other underserved markets, provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. Microloans play an important role in distressed communities where access to conventional lending remains a challenge. The average microloan size is approximately $13,000.

This action supports the goals of the Federal Reentry Council to reduce barriers to employment and reduce recidivism. It also implements key recommendations of the President’s My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to increase access to jobs, reduce violence, and provide a second chance.

Other changes to the program also promote increased microloan activity and provide intermediaries with additional flexibility in how they manage program funds. More information about the microloan program can be found at www.sba.gov/microloans.

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Based on authorities provided in these two statutes, the proposed rule would establish a Government-wide mentor-protégé program for all small business concerns, consistent with SBA's mentor-protégé program for Participants in SBA's 8(a) Business Development (BD) program. The proposed rule would also make minor changes to the mentorprotégé provisions for the 8(a) Business Development program in order

amend the current joint venture provisions to clarify the conditions for creating and operating joint venture partnerships, including the effect of such partnerships on any mentor-protégé relationships. Finally, the proposed rule would make several additional changes to current size, 8(a) Office of Hearings and Appeals or HUBZone regulations, concerning among other things, ownership and control, changes in primary industry, standards of review and interested party status for some appeals.

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BOARDS & COMMISSIONS City of Lubbock has committee positions open Please visit www.ci.lubbock.tx.us/ for more information, or all your council representative.

Email your announcements to: latinolubbock@suddenlink.net, by the 21st. To advertise call us at (806)792-1212. Deadline is the 23rd.

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Wellness/ bienestar

What is trans fat?

New FDA Regulations

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he Food and Drug Administration has announced that partially hydrogenated oils, which are the primary dietary source of trans fat, are not "generally recognized as safe" for use in food. This ruling comes two years after the FDA's first tentative determination of the same finding and a request for comments on the matter. The FDA has given the food industry until 2018 to stop using partially hydrogenated oils and fats in processed food products.

The primary dietary source of trans fat is partially hydrogenated oils.

These oils are produced by a process called hydrogenation, where some hydrogen is added to a liquid vegetable oil, which converts it into a solid when it's at room temperature. Partially hydrogenated oils and fats, and

thus artificial trans fat, have been in many processed foods for the past 60 years. They are used to improve the shelf life, texture and flavor stability of a processed food."

"Foods sold without a nutrition facts or ingredients label do not have partially hydrogenated oils or artificial trans fat in them. Small amounts — typically about 2 to 3 percent — of naturally occurring trans fat may be found in some cooking oils and in the fat component of dairy and meat products from ruminant animals, such as cattle, sheep and goats.

Food companies will have three years to stop using partially hydrogenated oils and fats in their processed food products. After that, there should no longer be artificial trans fat in our food supply.

Avoid Mosquito Bites

ince the area has received sigS nificant rainfall recently, the City of Lubbock wants to remind

the public to avoid mosquito bites by doing the following: • Cover Up! Wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, and socks.

Spray outer clothing with repellant when going outdoors.

• Avoid! Limit time outdoors during dusk and dawn. Many mosquitoes bite at these times.

• Spray! Spray insect repellent containing DEET, or picaridin.

The higher percentage of DEET, the longer the protection will last.

Evite las picaduras de mosquitos

ado que la zona ha recibido D lluvias recientes, la ciudad de Lubbock quiere recordar a la

opinión pública para evitar las picaduras de mosquitos mediante el siguiente procedimiento: • Use camisas de manga larga, pantalones largos y calcetines.

Rocíe la ropa con repelente de exterior al salir al aire libre.

• Limite el tiempo al aire libre durante el anochecer y el amanecer.

Muchos mosquitos pican en estos sure to give your peepers the care they momentos. deserve by not only donning a pair of • Aplique repelente con DEET o appropriate sunglasses, but also sched- Picaridin. El mayor porcentaje de uling a comprehensive eye examination at least once a year. Your doctor should check for cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

July is UV Safety Month o s t M a r e well aware

of the danger the powerful summertime sun poses to skin; less attention, however, is given to eyes. Be

Julio mes de la segurida contra los rayos UV a mayor parte de las personas sólo al ponerse un par de anteojos L están conscientes de los peli- de sol adecuados, sino también al gros a los que expone a la piel el hacerse un examen integral de la poderoso sol de verano; sin embargo, se le presta menos atención a los ojos. Asegúrese de dar a sus ojos el cuidado que se merecen, no

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• Drain! Just a small amount of weakness, or tremors.

City of Lubbock standing water is enough Vector Control staff for a mosquito to lay her monitors mosquito eggs in. Look around activity in all areas weekly for standing of the city. Moswater in pots, saucers, quito spraying takes cans, tarps, tires, pet place, weather perwater bowls, rain gutmitting, in areas of ters, etc. heavy mosquito acMosquitoes can be vectivity fi rst, then in tors of such diseases as other areas of the West Nile Virus and Encephalitis. See your doctor if you city and county. develop symptoms such as head- To report mosquitoes, call the ache, high fever, stiffness of the mosquito hotline at 775-3110. neck, mental confusion, muscle

DEET, más tiempo durará la protección.

• Vaciar el agua estancada. Sólo una pequeña cantidad de agua estancada es suficiente para que un mosquito para poner sus huevos.

Mira a tu alrededor semanal de agua estancada en vasijas, platos, latas, lonas, neumáticos, bebederos para mascotas, canales de agua lluvia, etc Los mosquitos pueden ser vectores de enfermedades como el Virus del Nilo Occidental y la encefalitis.

Consulte a su médico si presenta síntomas tales como dolor de ca-

Summer Health and Safety Tips umS mer is a great

gest.

Wear loose fitting, light colored clothing and a hat with a brim, and altime to ways wear sunglasses with a high UV e n j o y rating (100 is the best). o u t d o o r The Great Outdoors - Gardening, activities. camping, hiking and many other outT a k i n g door activities are great ways to enjoy s i m p l e , exercise and nature. vista, por lo menos, una vez al año. common- However, it does have its pit-falls.

Su médico debe comprobar si tiene sense pre- Poisonous plants, such as Poison Ivy, cataratas, degeneración macular y cautions Oak or Sumac, as well as ticks and glaucoma. will ensure a fun-filled and safe sum- other parasites, can put a damper on your outdoor adventures. Learn to mer. Here are a few reminders: Here is their Business Card. following info into a coupon-like willcan be a avoid them. identify themadsothat you Fun inThey thewant Sunto Itinclude onlythetakes a few Two Convenient Lubbock Locations: card size.

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beza, fiebre alta, rigidez del cuello, confusión mental, debilidad muscular o temblores.

Ciudad de Lubbock personal de Control de Vectores controla la actividad del mosquito en todas las zonas de la ciudad. Mosquito fumigación se lleva a cabo, el tiempo lo permite, en las áreas de actividad de mosquitos pesada primero, luego en otras zonas de la ciudad y del condado.

Para informar de mosquitos, llame a la línea directa de mosquito en 775-3110.

Sunday ride or commuting to work, ride smart at all times, and observe the basic rules of the road.

To protect the brain and skull from injury, wear a helmet during recreational activities that involve wheels, concrete or asphalt. Wearing a bike helmet reduces the risk of brain injury by 88% and reduces the risk of injury to the face by 65%. A properly-fitting helmet sits directly on the head above the eyebrows and buckles tightly around the chin.

Taking a dip in a pool, sliding at a water park, cruising on a boat or riding on a jet ski are fun, hot-weather activities, but many summer injuries occur in and around water. It’s a good idea to always wear a life jacket.

Obey all posted rules and regulations, and always swim with other people.

Never swim alone.

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Health/Salud Noticias de salud/ Health News LEARN TO COOKCatholic Charities offers: Free nutrition, cooking classes, free dietitian appointments, free $60 gift card (for clients meeting income guidelines). Wednesdays @ 10 a.m. July 8-29 at Catholic Charities, 102 Avenue J, Lubbock. Contact the Nutrition and Wellness Department: 806-765-8475 or learntocook@cclubbock.org SPORTS PHYSICALS AT CHCL will be offering $15 Sports Physicals and/or $20 with Immunizations. Please bring shot record and guardian.

Skin-Deep Advice

PRENATAL CLASS SERIES BY CHCL Earn points to receive FREE baby items from Stork's Nest. Learn to have a healthy pregnancy and about your baby's deummertime and the living’s not velopment. Bonding time with new friends and easy for your skin. The body’s much more. For more information and registra- largest organ must stay tough tion please contact Yvonne at 765-2611 ext. enough at this time of year to protect 1009

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against dehydration, weather, and insects, yet soft enough to caress.

Even more important is protecting against skin cancer. While fairer skin is most likely to suffer sunburns associated with melanoma, a potentially deadly skin cancer, ultraviolet (UV) rays may also affect darker skin even without sunburn, according to the American Cancer STEP UP TO FITNESS FOR ADULTS CHCL is Society. While they have a lower offering FREE exercise classincidence of skin cancer, Hispanics es, the first Monday of every and African Americans have higher month, from 6- 7 p.m. at our death rates from the disease, often Arnett Benson Medical & Denbecause the cancers are found at lattal Clinic, 3301 Clovis Road. er stages, says the National Cancer This program focuses on prevention, healthy living, and impact of childhood Institute. obesity. For more information and registration Here are ways to care for your skin. please contact Yvonne at 765-2611 ext. 1009.

Make sure to wear sunscreen in FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES Are you a Diabetic? Is Someone You Know? CHCL is offering classes. Come and learn how to better control your diabetes, get great tips on living with diabetes.

For more information about the class and when the next class begins, contact Josh at 806765-2611, ext. 1007.

STEP UP FOR CHILDREN Every Monday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Arnett-Benson Medical Dental Clinic, 3301 Clovis Rd. This program will focuses on prevention and impact of childhood obesity. For more information contact Yvonne at 806-765-2611, ext. 1009.

CHCL FREE Diabetes Nutrition Classes Come and learn about proper diabetic nutrition and meal portion sizes, how to prepare diabetic friendly meals, and get delicious recipes your entire family will enjoy. For more information about the class and when the next class begins, contact Josh at 806-7652611, ext. 1007.

WELLNESS CLINICS Every 2nd Tuesday 9 am to 12 pm , at Our Lady of Grace Church Buxkemper Hall, 3107 Erskine. And, every 3rd Tuesday 9 am to 12 pm , at St. Joseph’s Church Parish Hall, 102 N. Ave P .

FREE DOCTORS CLINIC The Family Church at 34th Street and Boston Avenue holds a free doctors clinic at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

Three to four doctors volunteer their time each week and can see up to 20 patients. The clinic also includes free vouchers for prescriptions. For information, call 799-4329.

FREE SICK CHILDREN'S CLINIC is a free, all-volunteer clinic that treats sick children up to age 15 at 10th Street and Avenue A. Prescriptions at the on-site pharmacy are free.

Call 762-1805 to hear the hours for the week.

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

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

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uncovered areas. For swimming and activities that make you sweat, SPF 30 to 45 is considered adequate.

Antibiotics, antihistamines, and antidepressants may increase skin sensitivity to the sun. Resulting irregular pigmentation, more common with darker skin, can be treated with prescription fade creams.

Seawater, wind, and chemicals in pools can be rough on skin. After exposure, start with a shower and then apply moisturizer. Baby oil is a simple and economical moisturizer.

Harvard researchers say the antioxidant lutein, found in dark-green leafy vegetables, can protect skin.

Green tea extract applied topically seems to prevent UV-induced skin inflammation.

With a little extra attention, your skin will keep you covered—not only in the summer but all year long.

Protección de la piel

l verano y el sol dañan la piel.

E El órgano más grande del cuerpo debe ser lo suficientemente resistente para protegerse contra la deshidratación, el tiempo y los insectos. A la vez, debe mantenerse suave para ser agradable al tacto.

Lo más importante es proteger la piel contra el cáncer. Según la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer, aunque las personas de piel más clara son más propensas a padecer de quemaduras de sol relacionadas con el melanoma —un cáncer potencialmente mortal—, los rayos ultravioletas (UV) también pueden afectar a las personas de piel más oscura sin causar quemaduras. Y si bien la incidencia de cáncer de piel entre los hispanos y afroamericanos es más baja, la tasa de mortalidad es, a menudo, más alta porque se detecta en estado más avanzado, según el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer.

He aquí algunos consejos para que su laboriosa piel reciba la atención especial que merece. Vístase bien.

Con los avances de la tecnología, el tejido de algunas prendas de vestir está hecho para ofrecer protección contra los rayos solares, además de

servir como repelente de insectos.

Use cremas de protección solar en las áreas no cubiertas por las prendas. Utilice factores SPF mayores (entre 30 y 45 es adecuado) si cree que va a sudar o si nadará. Tenga presente que algunos medicamentos como, por ejemplo, los antibióticos, antihistamínicos y antidepresivos pueden incrementar la sensibilidad de la piel al sol.

Las piscinas, el agua de mar y el viento pueden afectar la piel. Hidrátela después de exponerse a estos factores. Comience con una ducha.

Posteriormente, aplique una crema hidratante.

Coma, beba y sea feliz. Investigadores de Harvard afirman que la luteína, antioxidante presente en los vegetales de hojas verde oscuro, puede ayudar a proteger la piel. Y parece que el extracto de té verde evita la inflamación de la piel asociada con los rayos ultravioletas, cuando se aplica localmente, destacan los investigadores.

Con un poco más de atención, su piel lo protegerá no sólo durante el verano, sino todo el año.

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Adults need shots too!

A flu shot yearly and other shots as recommended by your physician.

For more info call (806)775-2933

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Education/ Educación

7 Tips to Find College Scholarships

1 Guidance Counselor - Your first stop in looking for college scholarships should be your High School's Guidance Counselor.

They have access to a lot of scholarship information, especially for local schools.

Graduate Mike Vasquez Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services, Wayland Baptist University

Graduate Roberta Beam Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Wayland Baptist University

Free Low Income Taxpayer Clinic available

he Texas Tech University T School of Law operates a “FREE” Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) year around to provide assistance relating to issues involving controversies with the Internal Revenue Service. The LITC does not assist in any criminal tax matters, or prepare tax returns.

For other information including

2 Your Local Library - Most libraries have several college scholarship guides. Some can be checked out and some are in the Reference section.

3 Internet Search - The internet is great because it can help you narrow down the large number of available scholarships. Start by searching "postmarked by May 1, 2009" +scholarship (or whatever date you wish).

This is the date that applications must be submitted.

4 Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, na-

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June 1st – August 19th 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM $125 PER WEEK LOCATIONS: YWCA (3101 35th St.) and Legacy (1500 14th St.) 4 to 5 year-olds are eligible to enroll at Legacy Summer Camp 6 to 12 year-olds are eligible to enroll at the YWCA Summmer Camp* *Child must be 6 years of age by 6/1/2015 to enroll in YWCA location

SIGN UP AT THE YWCA

LULAC SCHOLARSHIPS www.lulac. org/programs/education/scholarships/ ADELANTE SCHOLARSHIPS www. adelantefund.org/#!scholarships/crij HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM www.hispanicscholar.org/#!apply/c17ip

ing to expand opportunities for Hispanic Oct. 2015. The delegation will explore LA UNIDAD LATINA FOUNDATION Americans to study abroad in China, potential partnerships between HSIs and SCHOLARSHIP www.lulf.org/apply/ with a formal MOU signing planned for Chinese higher education institutions. later this summer.

SHIELD SCHOLARSHIP www. p66shieldscholars.avature.net/ssp/

SUMMER CAMP

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SCHOLARSHIP tional, and college-specific scholarships on INFO ONLINE Fastthe net. It probably is, as web.com - This website it lists thousands of schol- claims to be the most comarships. Fastweb allows plete source of local, nayou to identify favorites to tional, and college-specific work on, and it has direct scholarships on the net. It links to the scholarship probably is, as it lists thousands of scholarsites. It also lists schol- ships. Fastweb allows you to identify favorarships by closing date. ites to work on, and it has direct links to the When you sign up, you scholarship sites. When you sign up, you can can get email updates get email updates when new scholarships when new scholarshoips become available. Good and free resource. become available. A good DR. PEPPER SCHOLARSHIP www. resource. And it's free. drpeppertuition.com/ 5 Amazon.com PARENT ASSOCIATION Search "scholarships" un- TTU der the Books section and you will get a long SCHOLARSHIP www.texastechparents. org/?Scholarships list of scholarship guides.

ALUMNI ASSOCIA6 Clubs, Groups, Churches - Local TTU SCHOLARSHIPS www. businesses, groups or clubs often give col- TION texastechalumni.org/s/1422/index. lege scholarship money to local students. aspx?sid=1422&gid=1&pgid=451Â 7 Latino Lubbock Magazine Monthly we place scholarship info in the Edu- TTU WEST TEXAS RUNNING CLUB SCHOLARSHIP cation Brieflies. www.wtrunning.com/?p=597

eligibility or to schedule an appointment please contact: Nancy Mojica, LITC Community Outreach Coordinator, at (806) 834-7972 he Hispanic Association of Col- The proposed partnership plans for a or (800) 420-8037, leges and Universities, the Hanban/ delegation of approximately 20 leaders Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to Confucius Institute Headquarters and the of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) 5 p.m.

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Education & Scholarship Update

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Millions To Keep Their Health Coverage

n a 6-to-3 decision, the United I States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the federal govern-

ment’s assertion that all individuals who purchase health insurance through the federal or state exchanges should receive premium tax-credit subsidies if they meet eligibility requirements.

In the case of King v. Burwell, the plaintiffs had challenged the law, claiming that the provision was written in a way that only extended the tax credits and costsharing reductions to enrollees in states that had established their own exchanges. In the 34 states that have not set up their own exchanges, including Texas and Florida, two states with large numbers of Latino voters and families, about nine million people risked losing their subsidies.

“Today's decision is a victory for the health and safety of our country. It means that millions of Americans, including Latinos, will continue receiving critical financial help to purchase a quality, affordable plan through the insurance marketplace. But the job is not done and our work continues, since one in four Latinos is still uninsured. We know that the successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act is something our community needs and supports,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR (Na-

tional Council of La Raza).

Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, millions of Americans, including more than four million Latinos, have obtained quality, affordable health coverage. The law has benefited millions more by ensuring that individuals with preexisting conditions can no longer be turned down for coverage, providing preventive benefits such as screenings for diabetes and high cholesterol with no cost sharing and allowing young adults to remain on their parents’ insurance plans until age 26.

“Given today's decision, it’s time to stop trying to repeal or weaken the law and instead start working on substantively building on the gains we’ve made.

There remain millions more eligible people waiting to benefit, including limited-English-proficient individuals and those from mixed-immigrant-status households,” concluded Murguía.

NCLR stands with other civil rights and health equity organizations in affirming the critical role the ACA has played in improving the lives of millions of Americans, including millions of Latinos.

NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States.

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NWLL Award Ceremony Youth Opportunities FIT 4 FUN KID’S TRIATHLON Open for Registration is open for the 2015 triathlon, beginning at 7:30 a.m. July 11, kids will test their endurance at the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center, located on Main Street just east of Indiana Avenue. Age groups will compete in different distances.

The cost is $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child from the same family.

Participants can register online, mail the registration form or submit through the Fit/Well office at the recreation center. For more information about the Fit 4 Fun Kid’s Triathlon and preparation tips visit the triathlon webpage or contact the Fit/Well office at (806) 742-3828.

YWCA SUMMER CAMP Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, swimming, field trips, sports, canoeing, team building, your favorite YW-CAre counselors! 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Legacy (1500 14th Street), Enrollment can be completed at YWCA (3101 35th Street) Ages: 4-7, Cost: $125/week.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS SUMMER CAMP John Wilson Club (3221 59th St.) M-F 7:30am - 6 pm, camp is for 6 to 12 year olds - Cost is $75 each week this includes a weekly field trip and swimming. Ted Phea (1801 E. 24th St.) and Optimist Clubs (3301 Cornell St.)Summer hours will be Monday -Friday 9 am-6 pm, cost is $25 for entire summer. *Members bring money for field trips and swimming each week.

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SUMMER SATELLITE CAMP The camp will be held thru August 21, Monday-Friday, $15 for 1st week + $5 registration fee, Ages 6-12, Low-income families register now for our 12 week Summer Camp Program.

Fees are all-inclusive, including field trips, swimming, snacks and lunch, Camp Hours: 7:45 am-5:30 pm, Pre-registration required, Rawlings Community Center, Simmons Community Center and Trejo Supercenter (waiting list).

BRIDGE 2 SUCCESS SUMMER CAMP Explore a healthy fun filled summer full of Jesus, field trips, activities, and sports.

Transportation provided to and from certain areas. Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on July 6-31.

NIGHT OWLS OVERNIGHT AT CAMP RIO BLANCO Come to camp and learn about the sights and sounds of the night.

This is a great activity for a new camper so bring a friend! Girl Scout Cadettes will work on requirements needed to earn the Night Owl Badge. This activity is for 6th-12th grade girls on Saturday, July 18th, 6:00 pm—Sunday, July 19th from 10:00 am $20 for members $30 for non-members $10 adults.

HIGH POINT VILLAGE TRAVEL THE WORLD CAMP CREATE For participants currently in 6th grade and up. The event is $50, and is from 9am-12pm on July 20th-23rd. The last day to register is July 10th . THE WORLD CAMP EXPLORE For participants currently in 6th grade and up. The camp is $50, from 9am-12pm on August 3rd6th. The last day to register is July 24th.

OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit!

Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

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LHS NJROTC Cadets Excel at Summer Leadership

he Lubbock High School Navy T Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Unit recently attended

the North Texas Basic Leadership Training and Advanced Leadership Academy.

The following students participated in the week-long training conducted at the Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth: Corban Anderson, Zachary Bartlett, Christian Diaz, Mia Elder, Sarah Fikes, Zack Penny, Nora Perez, McKenna Stiles, Ashley Velazquez and Jantzen Wells.

Over 160 of the best NJROTC Cadets

from North Texas participated in a highly competitive environment. Lubbock NJROTC won three of four "Honor Cadet" medals: senior Cadet Commander Nora Perez, junior Cadet Ensign Sarah Fikes and sophomore Cadet Ensign Jantzen Wells. The Honor Cadets are selected by instructors and peers based upon character, cooperation and leadership potential. The Lubbock High School Cadets were particularly impressive in terms of overall leadership, uniform preparation and physical fitness.

Ortega Selected for Lone Star Leadership Academy

acobee Ortega, son of Samuel J and Delia Ortega and a student at Shallowater Middle School in Shallowater ISD has been selected to travel to Austin/San Antonio to participate in a summer 2015 Lone Star Leadership Academy camp.

Jacobee's selection was based on his outstanding academic success, demonstrated leadership ability, involvement in school and community activities, and successful completion of a previous Lone Star Leadership Academy camp.

During the camp, he will visit the Austin offices of his state legislators, and join a delegation of students from across the state to develop leadership skills.

Education in Action, a nonprofit organization, hosts Lone Star Leadership Academy camps to empower young people. Participants must be in the 4th - 9th grade, maintain an 85 or higher average, and demonstrate leadership ability. Educators are invited to nominate their outstanding students online at www.educationinaction. org.

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A Lasting Tradition en Estilo Latino

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

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very year, Catholic churches in the Diocese of Lubbock roll out the welcome mat for the community to their annual jamaicas, the largest fund-raiser for many of the churches.

Jamaica, is a Spanish word for the hibiscus flower. Much like the flower, which blooms in late spring to early fall, over 30 church

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festivals are held annually April through September. And although there is some uncertainty of how the church festival acquired its name, the purpose is certain.

With thousands in attendance, the church fundraiser greets church families and visitors with tantalizing food, top rate entertainment, and a positive environment and very community style.

The diverse crowds with a wide range of age groups each find their

niche and enjoy it all day long.

Along the way you will see old family friends. Teenagers are encouraged by their mothers to be on their best behavior, because there will be someone that knows them and will report if they don't act appropriately.

Small children start off in clean Sunday best, and slowly peel off their shoes and socks, and walk around with traces of snow cones around their mouth, and one less

ribbon in their "chongos" (pony tail).

Grammy Award winning bands, return to the root of their fan base.

They explain that events like this encourage the family to come together and enjoy each other’s company, which is important to them, and often reminds them off their own barrio (neighborhood).

From planning to implementation, Jamaica organizers stress a safe and positive environment.

A mock jail becomes a fund-raiser for the youth groups. The only way to stay out is to donate some change for a specified colored ribbon, which will warn mock deputies that you are off limits.

For many generations, families and individuals have expended and supported their church festival, held on church grounds in their neighborhood. The Jamaica features carnival style and Mexican food, game booths, and horseshoe and volleyball tournaments.

Water activities are favorable games for many children. Some kids relieve themselves from the heat by volunteering at the dunking booth.

From the Knights of Columbus groups, to the Guadalupanos, the men’s group usually found in Catholic churches with a large Hispanic population, to the Guadalupans, to the altar services, various volunteers are working and very enthusiastic to be helping their church community.

Car clubs bring out their lowrider cars, sometimes driving in the featured singer, and always engaging the crowd in the detail to their cars.

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Motorcycle clubs, now found at many of the churches also showcase their high dollar bikes, that have allowed them to be used for good causes and as a way to connect with other Christians.

Additionally, groups will share information about their programs, and at most churches register voters. The Lubbock Police Department’s (LPD) shares information about LPD neighborhood services, distribute child ID cards, and engage youth with their K-9 Unit.

Many children stop by and meet the officers.

While some prefer the warm weather, many gather in the church activity halls to enjoy the cake walks, bingo, and a country store.

And at the end of the day, families whom have volunteered for generations, claim their spot for the next year, and begin planning the next Jamaica.

For the priest the events are gratifying to see a tradition sustained, and fellowship among the church.

They pride themselves on how their church members come together to share culture, food, family, and faith.

Overall, for the church the funds raised will help pay off debts, or allow for expansion and improvements, but more importantly, it is about bringing the community together.

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Anniversary/Wedding/Quinceañera/Birthday Announcements Anniversary Frank & Juanita Garcia, The couple celebrating 70 years of marriage, and 63 years of ministry as of 1945 They met when they came in different trucks to pick cotton. One day they were both at La Tienda del Gallo. He asked her name and she responded, “Juanita.” They would talk and meet at the store when they would go buy groceries. Then the season was over and they returned to Cameron.

Ironically, they were both from Cameron and had never seen each other or knew each other.

They married on July 18, 1945 in Cameron, TX. They begin serving the Lord with little kid services in their home. He would play the accordion and she would play songs.

In 1958, they had their first small building church. 1954, they had a congregation Escuela Domininica Sunday School. They moved to 1703 Vanda Ave., Templo Buen Pastor. They dedicated it in 1961. In 1962 they grew to 94 members and a Sunday school of 120. In 1966, they moved to their current location. The 1970 tornado increased attendance due to relocation of many families to east Lubbock.

They take pride in their service to God, their marriage, and their 141 family members including sons, daughters, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A celebration will be held in their honor July 4 at Templo Buen Pastor .

Anniversary Ramon & Rosa Martinez, 55th as of July 4th, 1960

Anniversary Raymond & Mary Singleterry, 51st as of July 25th

Anniversary Frank & Lupe Rodriguez, 50th as of July 1965

Anniversary Olga Heredia & Mario Heredia 43rd as of July 24, 1972

Anniversary Emilio & Eloisa Abeyta 39th as of July 10

Anniversary Jesse and Irma Garcia, 39th as of July 10th

Anniversary Joe & Sylvia Leos, 31st as of July 7th

Anniversary Sammy & Brenda De Lara, 17th as of July 4, 1998

Anniversary Sara and Vidal Perez, 7th as of July 18,2008

Anniversary Dean & Maria Kopel, 5th as of July 17,2010

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10 Tips to Avoid Home Burglaries

Neighborhood Meetings FREE MULCH The Solid Waste Department is offering free mulch to all City of Lubbock Residents and surrounding communities. Please bring your own containers and supplies to haul your free mulch. Come by the Caliche Canyon Landfill: 8425 North Avenue P, MondayFriday: 8am to 5pm, and Saturday: 8am to 12 noon.

UTILITY ASSISTANCE is intended to assist with energy usage and priority is given to elderly individuals who are 60 years of age or older; a home with a child age five (5) or younger; or a disabled household which is defined as a household with at least one member who has a disability. Service must be on and remain on, no fees, late charges, disconnects or charges over 60 days allowed.

Households needing these services must call for an appointment to Neighborhood House (741-0459).

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

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

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

GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING meetings are scheduled the last Tues. of every month at 6 PM, at St. Joseph's Church 102 N. Ave. P.

.75% of crimi1 nals do not just strike out of no-

where, they study your home and daily activity's. So be alert and report any strangers in your neighborhoods or place of business. . The thing that does not scare criminals away are lights that only turn on when they sense motion most people have these in the front and back yards. A light that will scare off a burglar is one that flashes Off/On. Why, because the burglar does not know if a alarm was set off plus this also gets neighbor's attention. . Burglar alarms are great for some people, but some of our elderly cannot afford alarm systems. One thing to remember is that burglars are scared away by loud noises. Why because it is human nature to be alert when we see or hear police or emergency vehicles. Keep your car keys next to your bed side or your recliners (during the day) and sound it off randomly. . Burglars look for any cars parked at your home. They strike homes that have no cars parked in the drive way.

So, park your car outside in front of your home. Plus, a car alarm will draw attention from your neighbors. . The most important thing to remember about a burglar is that they strike quickly and quietly. Most of the burglaries that are happening in Lubbock are because we forget to lock back doors and garage doors or just front doors.

Homeowners should consider placing loud bells on locked garage doors and

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Although the Codes Section of the city does not give tickets, they do enforce the city ordinance.

If weeds are not mowed after warning, the city will hire a contractor to mow the weeds – especially 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUES- in alleys where the weeds get in the TIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 way of meter reading. But the city hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you will sometimes mow a front or back to health and community services. yard as well.

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

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LEARN TO COOK: Catholic Charities is offering free nutrition, cooking classes, free dietitian appointments. Individuals are welcome to join the classes at 102 Avenue J, in Lubbock. For more info contact the Nutrition and Wellness Department: 806-765-8475. Pictured are students Nick Muniz, Amaris Garcia, and Ggee Giron.

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Mow Weeds, or Pay Hefty Fee he numbers of complaints to The property owner gets a hefty T the Lubbock codes debill from the City of Lubpartment about overgrown bock for the cost of the

TECH TERRACE UNIT NEIGHBOR- greenery in the last month HOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING have been growing like Last Thursday of each month, at 6 p.m. at JT weeds.

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back doors, which will draw attention and prompt action. . Windows are also an easy entry if not locked. Burglars do not like to break windows.

So double check them, and, for extra security reinforce them with a board placed across windows. . Most burglars will not park on your block or alley. They will park on the side streets and walk to your house. So report any vehicles to the police that are parked on your side streets. . If you must have a weapon then use it with care and common sense. Only have two bullets for the weapon because most of the criminals that I spoke to in prison were there because they use the home owners own gun to kill the homeowner and family. Believe me once you fire that shot in your home you are going to get a lot of attention from the burglar and neighbors. . Elderly people need not answer door knocks or door bells late at night. Remember, people that are not family have no business at your front door during the night. Most of the murderers and rapist that I spoke to were able to come in by the front door because the home owners allowed them in. Housekeepers, plumbers, yard people have no business at your home during the night. This should be a red flag to call 911 and not open the door. . A good tool is know your neighbors phone #,talk to your neighbors ask them to call 911 if they hear your car or home alarm going off.

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If you see weeds that exceed the city ordinance of 8 inches. Call the Weed Hotline at (806) 775-2290.

For pest control issues call Vector Control at (806) 775-3110.

To inquire about cutting weeds as a contractor for the city, call 806775-3000 (or 3-1-1) and ask for the Codes Section.

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Sabor Hispano

CRA of 1964 and Hector P. Garcia

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZGARCIA

n July 2, O 1964, President Lyndon

Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. This landmark law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations, in publicly owned or operated facilities, in employment and union membership and in the VIDA RADIO CELEBRATES: Radio Vida KLTB 89.7 celebrated the first anniver- registration of voters. sary of the Christian station with a banquet and concert at Emmanuel Worship Center. History books usually reflect only The event hosted Christian performers and celebrated with guests and sponsors. Con- the contributions of African American to this monumental effort, but gratulations to Vida Radio from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Mexican Americans also played a significant role, specifically that of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

The victories of Mexican American civil rights activists came slowly but steadily, laying the foundations for the Chicano Movement of the 1960s. In 1960, undeterred by death threats and agitator labels, Dr. Garcia entered the national political arena

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by co-founding the national VIVA KENNEDY clubs for the presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy.

Acknowledging that the crucial Hispanic vote achieved by these clubs had turned the tide of the election, President Kennedy placated national Hispanic demands for greater participation by appointing Dr. Garcia ambassador to a West Indies treaty signing. Despite token appointments, the relationship between the Mexican-American people who campaigned for him remained unsatisfactory until JFK's death and Lyndon Johnson's rise to the White House in 1963.

With the 1964 Civil Rights act, Lyndon Johnson seemed to be more than anything, wanting to fulfill the legacy of President Kennedy. Johnson was keenly aware that he had not been elected in his own right.

And Kennedy had submitted this legislation to congress in response to agitation by black Americans. So, that the major thrust of the legislation was to de-segregate the south, and to help African Americans in that regard.

Pete's Barrio Memoir: La Limpia

ow! I can remember that we always looked forward to the end of the school year. We enjoyed a couple of weeks just goofing off, and going swimming at Mackenzie Park swimming pool. If I remember right it only cost us a quarter to go swimming. If we could not go there we would walk to the Boys Club on 20th and Avenue K (where the flea market is now) for a day of playing pool and games, or swimming in that pool.

Then came the day when the truckers would start looking for hands to go to the "limpia", which was chopping weeds in the cotton fields. There were several truckers that would pick you up and take you to work in the cotton fields. We would get paid .35 cents an hour, and we would work for 10 hours in the hot sun.

I remember Mom waking us up at

because on that day 5:30 a.m. so that we the money we earned could be ready to be we got to keep for picked up by 6 a.m. ourselves. Now, I look She would pack us a back and think that lunch of pan y bologna, this is how I learned or maybe some tortillas my work ethic, and, with beans and eggs.

I thank all the people Right before lunch, that taught me how to the truckero would go work for a living. purchase cold drinks for lunch. I remember Editor's Note: Pete looking for some kind of shade just to rest for 30 minutes Piña grew up in barrio Guadalupe and enjoys sharing his memories and before we went back to work.

There were times that we wished it the stories of barrio Guadalupe. would rain so that we did not have to go out to the fields. There was a belief that if you killed a snake and put it belly up it would rain. I don't know how many times we tried this and it never worked.

We would look forward to Saturday

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At the same time, Johnson understood that the other part of the bill did address Mexican Americans.

The other part of the Civil Rights act was to establish the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, to fight job discrimination. Johnson was virtually the only person in his own White House who equated civil rights beyond simply African Americans, and in particular including Mexican Americans. And certainly, Dr. Garcia was on the same wavelength. He understood immediately and he had been pushing for better federal policies to combat job discrimination.

Through the passage of the years, Dr. Hector Garcia remained vocal. "I do not choose to be a Mexican chicharron [fried pork rind] in the American melting pot," he says proudly, explaining that while all Americans get mixed into the same "pot" they need not lose their cultural identity.

In July 1996, Dr. Hector P. Garcia died in Corpus Christi, the city he had called home since 1946. While his personal story ended on that day in Texas, his legacy lives on today.

stos meses que hemos tenido lluvias, me acuerdo de mi papa y sus dichos. El otro día que estaban las nubes bien oscuras, mi papa siempre decía que si las nubes están oscuras, solo traen agua.

Una tarde a n dábamos cambiando líneas de riego y se vino u n a tempestad.

Mi papa vio las nubes y nos dijo que nos subiéramos a la pick up porque las nubes traían granizo. Nosotros nos queríamos mojar y gastamos todo el tiempo que pudimos. De repente empezó a caer granizo y todos corrimos pronto. Después le pregunte que como sabía que iba a caer el granizo y me dijo: “Las nubes se miraban anaranjadas.” Una noche vio la luna y nos dice: “Va a llover mañana o pasado.

La luna esta ladeada para un lado, quiere decir que se está llenando y pronto se va empezar a vaciar.” Esa semana se vino el agua pero fuerte.

En aquellos días nos reíamos, pero entre más vieja me hago, mas me acuerdo do las cosas que decía y cosas que no me acuerdo bien. Es cuando digo entre mi misma que quisiera ver puesto más cuidado. A veces nos mandaba espantar el gallo si estaba cantando en la puerta de enfrente – decía que era señal de que iba haber muerto. También decía que era mala suerte si alguien entra por la puerta de enfrente y sale por la puerta de atrás. No sé qué clase de mala suerte seria, pero no agarro chanzas.

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

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It's Raspa Time!

Beat the Heat with Snowcones

BY REGINE CLIATT FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

s the temperature is rising and A summer is in full swing, a sweet cool down such as a snow cone

or a raspa, is a much-needed treat.

Whether you are looking for a regular snow cone, or the recent trend in shaved ice, Lubbock has a variety of places to fulfill your craving starting with Gonzales Snowcones.

Gonzales Snowcones started with an idea by Domingo Gonzales to give his late wife, Socorro, a job where she did not have to leave their eight children at home in Slaton.

After his day job, Gonzales would come home and start to build the stand in the family's backyard. Gonzales said his wife was not sold at first, but he continued to build.

"I got to do something."

Gonzales said.

In 1973, Gonzales Snowcones opened with two flavors for $.25 a snow cone.

When it opened, Gonzales said there were five snow cone stands in Slaton including one on the same street as theirs that only charged $.15 a snow cone.

Today, Gonzales still has their original location as well as a new stand in Lubbock on Clovis Road that opened in April 2015.

Socorro Gonzales passed away in 2010 from cancer, but her influence is still felt daily.

Lupe Escobar, one of Gonzales' daughters and one of the managers of the Lubbock location, said her mother convinced her husband, Steve, to start the mobile snow cone stand in Lubbock around 10 years ago which led to having a permanent stand in Lubbock today.

"God's been great." Escobar said.

The cherry lime ice is their specialty but as Jerome Perez, grandson of the owners said, Gonzales adds something else to the snow cones besides the over 30 flavors they provide.

"It's the love in it [the snow cones] that gets it done."

Perez said.

In addition to their snow cones, Gonzales serves additions such as pickles, ice cream, and various seasonings.

Gonzales’ serves what is considered a typical snow cone, but other places in Lubbock such as The Popcorn Place and More jumped on the shaved ice trend.

When The Popcorn Place and More in the South Plains Mall came under new management two years ago, Norma Tijerina and her husband decided to add the frozen treat to their menu.

Tijerina described the item more as shaved ice, or a sno-ball, that is already flavored. One of their specialties is the "Mangonada" which is mango flavored ice, their seasoning, and chamoy sauce.

"We vacation in San Antonio, and we eat a lot of that over there," Tigerina said when asked the nature of their treats.

She said mango, lemon, and strawberry are their most popular flavors, but they offer watermelon and other flavors seasonally.

Jim Dandy Drive In started with burgers and fries 43 years ago, but co-owner Sue Neely said the students at then Matthews Junior High School created the Matthew's Delight treat which is crushed ice, cherry syrup, and vanilla ice cream.

"Now it's just the biggest thing we have actually," Sue Neeley said.

Clovis Road is becoming a hot spot for snow cones and shaved ice as evident by additional stands like Smokin' Joe's and Crazy John's Shaved Ice who are also establishing themselves in the area.

As can be seen, Lubbock has a snow cone or shaved ice place for everyone, and every taste.

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JOIN LOS HERMANOS FAMILIA: Board Members of Los Hermanos Familia took time to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine after a meeting to discuss membership. Men, women, and youth are invited to become members of the organization. Fee is $30 for adults, $10 for youth, For more info call (806)792-1212, or go online to www.loshermanosfamilia.org. Pictured are Fernando Garcia, Treasurer; Frank Garcia, Vice President; Moses Torres, Parliamentarian; and Joe Leos, Chaplain.

Juanes to Perform for Pope During U.S. Visit uanes will J perform for Pope Francis

in September as a part of the World Meeting of Families, it was announced Tuesday.

The Colombian superstar was named as one of the first

performers and will be alongside Andrea Bocelli and The Philadelphia Orchestra on September 26th in Philadelphia.

The event is expected to draw thousands during the Pope's visit to Philadelphia and millions will be watching the event live around the world.

Pope Francis will also be going to New York and Washington, D.C. Juanes will perform for the Pope after his summer tour dates across Europe and the United States for his Loco De Amor Tour.

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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión

Rev. Rodriguez Makes

Statement on Same-Sex Marriage Ruling till, we affirm the Court's ance and bigotry "S recognition to uphold proper toward followers protection of religious organizations of Christ who

and persons, under the First Amendment rights, as they seek to teach the principles that are so fulfilling and so central to their lives and faiths, and to their own deep aspirations to CDA MEMBER PREPARE FOR VAMOS A PESCAR: The Catholic Daughters continue the family structure they of America are among the 28 member associations of Los Hermanos Familia, and are now have long revered. preparing for the 7th Annual Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing Event. Register at www. As children of the Cross committed to biblical truth, we affirm the letsgofishinglubbock.com biblical definition of marriage as a sacred union between one man and one woman.

At the same time, as Christ followers committed to the loving Gospel of Jesus, we reject and repudiate all vestiges of homophobia, intolerance and bigotry.

Accordingly, we must all work arduously to recognize the image of God in every individual, without exception, while simultaneously building a firewall against intoler-

ST. TERESA'S GUADALUPANAS: The Guadalupanas of St. Teresa's took time from their cooking at St. Teresa's annual jamaica to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine. The members take pride in their service and their dedication to their church community.

o obstante, afirmamos el "N reconocimiento de la Corte de sostener la protección adec-

OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS," "to GOD What kind of life are we supposed be living if we are born again

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TEEN ACTS (TACTS) RETREAT – July 16-19.

For information: Ignacio Vasquez, TACTS Liaison806-790-6422 or corpsmannacho@yahoo.com. Online: http://www.actscommunityoflubbock.org/ teen-online-registration JAMAICAS/FESTIVALS: July 11, Ralls Saint Michael, 3-11 p.m.

July 12, Tahoka Saint Jude, 12-10 p.m.

July 18, Abernathy St. Isidore, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

July 18, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Plainview, 7-10 p.m.

July 19, OLG, Plainview, 1:30-10 p.m.

July 19, Woodrow San Ramon, 12-7 p.m.

July 19, Saint John Neumann, 12:30-8 p.m.

July 25, St. Mary Magdalen, Floydada, 9 a.m.midnight July 26, O’Donnell Saint Pius X, 12-8 p.m.

July 26, Saint Theresa, Hale Center, 12-8 p.m.

August 1, Brownfield Saint Anthony, 12-8 p.m.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Father Emiliano Zapata, OP, of Saint Elizabeth University Parish is leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, October 14-22, 2015. If you are interested in going on this trip, contact Father Emiliano or the church office at (806) 762-5225.

YOUNG ADULT FAITH GROUP Meets Mondays @ 8 p.m. at Lubbock Saint Elizabeth Pallotti Building. Catholic postcollege adults including graduate students, medical and law students and young professionals in the Diocese of Lubbock. For more information, contact Leia Arteaga, leia898@gmail.com, 806-543-6265.

SINGLE AND PARENTING –Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m., Marriage and Family Life 4th & Toledo, Lubbock. No fee; to con el Evangelio de amor de Jesús, offices, register call 806-792-3943 ext 231.

rechazamos y repudiamos todo vestigio de homofobia, intolerancia y fanatismo.

Por ello, todos debemos trabajar arduamente para reconocer la imagen de Dios en cada individuo, sin excepción, al mismo tiempo que creamos un muro contra la intolerancia y el fanatismo hacia los seguidores de Cristo que predican la verdad con amor.

Porque sé con certeza que, a fin de cuentas, en el momento en que la verdad bíblica se defina como discurso de odio en nuestra nación, los Estados Unidos como los conocemos dejarán de existir".

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

Saint Elizabeth is a Catholic Church, located at 2316 Broadway St. in Lubbock. For more info call (806) 762-5225 MISA EN ESPAÑOL en la Universidad de St. Elizabeth Parish cada domingo a las 2 pm. St. Elizabeth es una Iglesia Católica, en la calle 2316 Broadway St. en Lubbock. Para más información llame al (806) 762-5225 COUNSELING: Affordable marriage and family counseling offered by the diocesan Marriage and Family Life Office, in collaboration with TTU Marriage & Family Clinic.

To schedule an appointment call Dr. Nicole Springer at 806-742-3074. Counselors can meet at Saint John Neumann Church.

MASS AT REESE: The South Plains College Catholic Student Organization and Saint John Neumann Church sponsor Mass or Communion at Reese Center every Wednesday at 12:05 PM in RC 822A, in building 8 until further notice. Normally this Shall we go on sinwill be a Mass, but if no priest is available, ning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We Deacon Ed Sears will conduct a Communion died to sin; how can we live in it any Service. All are welcome!

Forward in Christ

BY JOE CASTILLO

ALWAYS HARD AT WORK: The Guadalupanas at St. Patrick's Church are truly committed to their church community. Weekly, they contribute in various ways to the church, and annually, they look forward to preparing traditional foods and wonderful tamales, which make the community happy, and the church prosperous. Their contributions have helped to build and sustain the growing church. Thank you ladies!

Rev. Sam Rodriguez, is considered the leader of the Hispanic Evangelical movement and serves as president for NHCLC/CONEL, the world's largest Hispanic Christian organization. It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanishspeaking diaspora.

Rev. Rodríguez hace Declaración sobre la sentencia del matrimonio homosexual

uada de organizaciones religiosas y personas, bajo los derechos de la Primera Enmienda, mientras buscan enseñar los principios que son tan satisfactorios y centrales para su vida y su fe, y para sus propias aspiraciones profundas de seguir la estructura familiar que desde hace tanto tiempo aprecian.

Como hijos de la Cruz comprometidos con la verdad bíblica, afirmamos la definición bíblica de matrimonio como la unión sagrada entre un hombre y una mujer.

Al mismo tiempo, como seA FOND FAREWELL: Some of the members of the Guadalupanas from Our Lady guidores de Cristo comprometidos of Guadalupe Lubbock took time to phose with Father Andres Mendoza before his transferred to St. Joseph's Church in Lubbock. The group has about 75 members. Each member is committed to serving their church community, and take pride in their faith, love for God and community.

preach truth with love.

For at the end of the day, I know for certain, that the moment biblical truth stands defined as hate speech in our nation, America, as we know her, will cease to exist."

Church Bulletins

Christian? John 3:5 "I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit." Romans 6:11-13; "Stop offering the parts of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness.

Instead, offer yourselves to God as people who have been brought from death to life and the parts of your body as instruments of righteousness to God." God's righteousness should be revealed in us, that henceforth we should not serve sin. We accepted His righteousness not ours. Our righteousness is not good enough nor will it ever be. Romans 6:13&16; 1 "What shall we say, then?

longer? 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?"

Our God is a righteous God, and we should live a righteous life. As we celebrate 4th of July let’s remember our veterans and fallen comrades, who died for our freedom. But nevertheless let’s remember Christ, who set us free from the bondage of sin and corruption of this world, so that we can have our Independence, our freedom to live.

Editor's Note: Joe survived Nasotharyngeal cancer for 17 years, he is currently battling cancer. An Airforce veteran, he uses writing as a way to stay positive, share his story, and inspire others.

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

DOMINICAN EVENING PRAYER: All are invited to Liturgy of the Hours Evening Prayer with the Dominican Friars, Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. in the historic Saint Elizabeth Church, 2301 Main, Lubbock, prior to 5:30 Mass.

SPANISH BIBLE STUDIES on going every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. (all welcomed). at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1120 52nd St. HAVE YOU LOST YOUR SPOUSE? A support group for people who have lost their spouse is now meeting Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Marriage & Family Life Office, in the Catholic Renewal Center, 4620 4th Street, Lubbock. For more information, call Richard or Elaine 792-3943 or email familylife@catholiclubbock.org.

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Summer Care For Your Pets

ummer is a time for both you S and your pet to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors, but along with

the fun, the season also offers up situations that can endanger your pet.

By taking precautions, you can decrease the chance that disaster will happen. The Human Society of the United States (HSUS) offers these tips for pet owners to keep their furry friends safe this summer.

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

But during warm weather, the inside of your car can reach 120° in a matter of minutes, even if you’re parked in the shade. This can mean

real trouble for your companion animals left in the car. Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet.

Pets who are left in hot cars even briefly can suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage, and can even die.

Summer is often a time when people fertilize their lawns and work in their gardens. But beware: Plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them. In addition, more than 700 plants can produce physiologically active or toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals.

With people and dogs spending more time outside, dog bites are likely to increase in the summer months. Spaying or neutering your dog reduces the likelihood that he will bite and provides many other health benefits.

Make sure your pet is always wearing a collar and identification tag. If you are separated from your pet, an

ID tag may very well be his or her ticket home.

Check with your veterinarian to see if your pets should be taking heartworm prevention medication. Heartworm disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, can be fatal in both dogs and cats.

Pets and pools can equal disaster.

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

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

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

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

Don’t take your pets to crowded summer events such as concerts or fairs. The loud noises and crowds, combined with the heat, can be stressful and dangerous for pets. For your pet’s well being, leave her at home. Be especially aware of these threats during holidays, such as the Fourth of July.

WELCOME IDALOU KOC #16210 COUNCIL: Idalou Knights of Columbus wasted no time getting involved in church events. The group officially formed in June, and already has gained a large number of members almost 30, as well as a Squires group. The Council participated in the St. Phillips Jamaica in Idalou. Welcome Brothers!

KOC GREAT AMERICAN COOK-OFF: Some members of the Knights of Columbus #12292 in Brownfield, Texas pose at the 14th Annual Cookoff. The event held competitions in various categories, and gave prizes from first through tenth prizes in all three meat categories: brisket, spare ribs and chicken. In addition, the CASI Chili Cook-off: Grind only, and Pinto Bean Contest were held. The event takes place at beautiful Terry County Coleman Park, in Brownfield, and attracts participants as far as Oklahoma, Corpus Christi, and identificación con su perro. Esta all over Texas and the region. Almost 60 participants competed. Way to go KOC #12292!

Cuidando a su compañia animal

quí hay algunas recomendacioA nes para darle a su animal el cuidado que necesita y merece.

ALIMENTO: El alimento debe ser nutritivo, saludable y apto para el cuidado de los animales.

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

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

que durante un día caluroso se puede transformar en un verdadero horno.

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

IDENTIFIACIÓN: Mantenga una

identificación deberá contener el nombre del animal, su teléfono y su dirección. Si su perro se pierde o lo recoge el control de animales, Ud. lo puede recuperar más rápidamente si la información se encuentra disponible.

Para prevenir lesiones accidentales o muerte, su gato debe tener una identificación en un collar que se pueda abrir fácilmente.

Recuerde: los animales a nuestro cuidado, dependen BROTHERHOOD AND DEDICATION: Knights of Columbus members from St. Jode nosotros para sobrevivir y para su seph's Church and St. Patrick's Church worked collectively to cook up hundreds of hamburgers to a hungry crowd at the annual St. Joseph's Jamaica. The burgers are always a favorite of felicidad. the event.

“Gotcha Day” for new RMHC House Dog Set

onald McDonald House ChariR ties of the Southwest would like to introduce the community to

our new House Dog … Jax! Jax is a 2 y/o male yellow Labrador and is a bred and trained service animal. He was awarded to our chapter through a special partnership and career change program with Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, California.

A celebration to welcome him will July/julio 2015, Vol. 9, Issue 7

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Veteran's Affairs/ Asuntos de los Veteranos

WTHBA Hosts Ceremony for New Hero House

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ALWAYS HARD AT WORK: The Veterans of Foreing Wars of Post 2466, along with the Ladies Auxilary, were on hand at the first City Military Appreciation event. The VFW strives to do good things for deserving people - veterans, their families and their communities. From local grassroots ideas to national influence, they work every day to make a difference. Thank You VFW Post 2466 from Latino Lubbock Magazine!

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ubbock Homes for Heroes in partnership with the West Texas Home Builders Association presented a new set of house keys to Marine Sergeant Christopher R. Montez on June 16.

The hero home located at 2104 101st St. was officially presented to Sergeant Montez and his mother as part of the ceremony,.

The new heroes’ home is a reality thanks to a lot generously donated

by Robert Wood and Trey Strong, developers of Fox Ridge, who were one of the featured communities in this year’s Parade of Homes. The hero home was built and donated by local vendors, tradesmen and builders of the West Texas Home Builders Association with Stewart Townsen as the lead builder.

2015 recipient, Marine Sergeant Christopher R. Montez was paralyzed from the neck down in a helicopter accident in 2004. He originally served from 1994 – 1998, reenlisting in 2001 after 9/11 and serving until his accident in 2004.

Christopher has received multiple c om me nd at ion s for his service including the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

Sergeant Montez is cared for daily by his medical team and mother, Minnie who will live with him in the new home.

This was the fifth hero home constructed by local builders and members of the West Texas Home Builders Association.

ubbock VA has received 25 adL ditional “Housing First” vouchers to assist in housing homeless

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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.

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

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

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

It helps people with disabilities and their relatives find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability. support services provided by case gov

management. Veterans in transitional housing or residential treatment programs, who were homeless prior may also be eligible. The voucher can only be issued to the veteran, but is designed to allow the veteran to live with their family members.

Any interested veteran can be referred by speaking to their VA clinician or contact Michael Boyd, LCSW 806-548-4065 or Justin Bennett, LCSW 806-477-2187, or HUD-VASH peer support specialist Anthony Gonzales 806-438-8728.

Latino Conservation Week for Outdoor Fun atino Conservation L Week will be held July 11-19, 2015. Organi501 34 ST. | LUBBOCK, TX

BOOTS TO BUSINESS is a three-step entrepreneurial education initiative offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an elective track within the Department of Defense’s revised Training Assistance Program called Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Transition GPS). https://www.sba.gov/ offices/headquarters/ovbd/resources/160511

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veterans and family members that reside with them.

To participate in the HUD-VASH program candidates must be VA Healthcare eligible and geared towards those who are chronically homeless, and could benefit from a clinical need for

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zations across the country will be working to harness the Latino passion for the outdoors.

Latino Outdoors is an organization that works to combine our cultura and conservation. Latino Outdoors is a community and network of Outdoor Education professionals who are volunteers. Our volunteers serve as Regional Coordinators and Ambassadors who are located from California to London, England.

Every week there are outings across the U.S. to visit local, state, and national parks. In Texas, we

are working to increase the number of Latinos we engage in outdoors. They are offering assistance to other organizations in Lubbock who would be interested in getting outdoors. They will be hosting a hike at Palo Duro Canyon State Park during Latino Conservation Week.

For more information visit their website at www.latinooutdoors.org.

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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

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

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Memoriam/memorial Mary Hernandez Alvarez, 67, of Lubbock passed away on June 9, 2015. She was born July 31, 1947, in El Campo, Texas to Manuel and Eluteria Ella (Arrambide) Hernandez.

Mary married Tony Alvarez on Oct. 15, 2005 in Lubbock. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Tony; daughters, Laurie Cavazos and husband Carlos Garza, Melissa Cavazos and Rose Bocanegra, and Wendy Villarreal and husband Albert; step-daughters, Ruby Quvedo, Rachel Carrizales, Annette Pelletier and Josie Bates; step-sons, Jose, Adam, Abel, Tony, and Jason Alvarez; siblings, Rosie Sisneros and husband Henry of Amarillo, Robert Hernandez of Fentress, Frank Hernandez and wife Susan, Alonzo Hernandez and wife Olga, Oman and Luis Hernandez and wife Jackie; 22 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Ella.

Johnie NiNi Barrera, 59, of Lubbock passed away on June 19, 2015. He was born Jan. 17, 1956, in Lamesa where he attended school. He was married to Delia Garcia and they have been married for 33 years. Johnie was a self-employed painter and member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Delia; and children, Lisa Vasquez, Lavene Vasquez and husband, Samuel Perez, Carmen Barrera, Anthony Vasquez, Richard Vasquez and wife, Linda, and Mark Barrera, all of Lubbock; siblings, Eddie Barrera, Eva Barrera and Prissy Barrera; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Johnie was preceded in death by his parents, Fernando and Adelia Barrera; and five brothers, Robert, Kiki, Adam, Beto and Abel Barrera.

Mary I. Garcia, of Lubbock passed away on June 2, 2015. She was born July 31, 1932, in Corpus Christi to Ascencion and Petra Sanchez. She married the late Elias Garcia in Feb. of 1953 in Goree.

She moved her family to Lubbock in 1969. She was a member of Maranatha Church of the Living God. She was a great mother, a good cook, and loved to provide for her family. She treasured her grandchildren and the people in her life. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Angelita Reyna in 2006; a son Mike S. Garcia in 2010; and a brother, Antonio Sanchez. Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, Emilio Garcia and Elias Garcia both of Lubbock; four daughters, Janie Diaz of Arlington, Estella Oyerbides, Yolanda Busby and Brenda Ramirez, all of Lubbock; a brother Andrew Sanchez of Weatherford; a sister, Sally Sanchez; 28 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Guadalupe Campos, 88, of Lubbock passed away on June 9, 2015. She was born on Dec. 12, 1926, in Grandfalls, Texas, to her late parents Jose and Maria (Ynostrosa) Campos.

She married Edward Guajardo in Ft. Stockton, Texas. He passed away on Oct. 21, 1997. Guadalupe was a devout Catholic. She loved gardening, crocheting and cooking. She is survived by her daughters, Terri Costilla (Joe), Flavia Gutierrez (Manuel Jurado), Eusebia Guajardo; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Guadalupe was preceded in death by her husband and a granddaughter, Monica Martinez.

Consuelo Castro, 84, passed away June 11, 2015. Consuelo was born Jan. 15, 1931, in Ft. Stockton to Vacilio and Felicia Marruffo. She came to Lubbock in 1947 from Ft. Stockton and lived here until recently moving to Ft. Worth. She married the late Juan Castro on May 37, 1954, in Lubbock and after nearly 56 years of marriage, Juan passed away in March of 2010. She was a home maker and a Catholic who enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Noe Castro, Jaime Castro, both of Ft. Worth, Ernie Castro of Lubbock; three brothers, Eziekel Marruffo of Burleson, Augustine Marruffo, Segundo Marruffo, both of Lubbock; three sisters, Elena Hernandez, Delia Valdez, both of Lubbock, Adela Ybarra of Uvalde; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Psalm 23:4

Alexis D'Nae Perez passed away on May 31, 2015. Alexis was born on March 23, 1995, in Lubbock. She attended Lubbock schools, including Rush, McKenzie, Hutch and Lubbock High School before transferring to Post High School, where she graduated top ten in her class and was a cheerleader.

She was currently attending South Plains College and was working toward a degree in nursing. She aspired to become a nurse practitioner. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church, Wolfforth, and worked at Sonic. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Roberto and Maria Elena Espinoza. Alexis is survived by her father, Lupe Perez, Jr. and fiance Serena of Wolfforth; her mother, Rebecca Hurtado and husband Francisco of San Antonio, two brothers, Christian Dallas Perez of Wolfforth, and Alejandro Gilberto Soliz of Lubbock; and paternal grandparents, Lupe, Sr. and Rosie Perez.

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July Prayer

A PRAYER FOR TODAY O mighty Lord, it is hard not to be able to see your face, yet I know my imperfection makes that impossible in light of your awesome holiness. Until that Day I see you face to face in heaven, please make your presence known in my life as I seek you with all of my heart. In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

"Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always."~Psalm 105:4

Alfredo (Fred) Cristobal Martinez, 74, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away on June 11, 2015. Fred was born Jan. 5, 1941, in Tucumcari, NM, to parents Leopoldo Martinez and Gloria Martinez.

He married Lupie Salazar on March 6, 1970, in Lubbock, Texas. They were married 45 years. Fred graduated from Amarillo High School in 1960 and continued on to receive a Bachelor's of Business Degree from Texas Tech University. Fred is survived by his wife, Lupie Martinez of Grand Prairie, Texas; three children, Freddy Martinez, Yvette Williams, and husband, Aaron, and Michael Martinez; two grandchildren, Mattison and Emma Williams; brother, Frank Dever; and the rest of his family and friends. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo Martinez and Gloria Martinez Dever and his brother, John David Martin known as Gilbert.

Jessie Rios Valladarez, 79, passed away on June 13, 2015.

Jessie was born on Aug. 15, 1935, in Knox City, Texas, to her late parents, Jose Angel Rios and Melquiadez Munoz Rios. In her early years she traveled with her family as migrant workers. They traveled to California, Michigan, and Indiana. They worked in cherries, tomatoes, apple orchards, and peaches. Jessie Rios married Samuel Valladarez on June 6, 1955, in Knox City, Texas. Jessie is a 25 year breast-cancer survivor. Jessie is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Thomas Rios; and one sister, Elvira Gonzales. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Valladarez and five children: Rita (Richard) Rios, Samuel Jr. (Sandra) Valladarez, Ray (June) Valladarez, Joe (Silvia) Valladarez, and Linda (Manuel) Davila. She is also survived by her siblings: two brothers and two sisters, Erlinda Gonzales, Joe (Lupe) Rios Jr., Guadalupe (Carolina) Rios, and Anita Johnson. She is survived by 14 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Enedino Deleon, 68, passed away June 18, 2015. He was born May 14, 1947, in Karnes City, Texas, to Benito and Adelina Deleon. Enedino attended Lubbock High School and Texas Tech. He served in the US Marine Corp for four years. Enedino owned and operated the Deleon Knife Co. for over 40 years. Survivors include one sister, Adelina Beiswanger; and four brothers, Benny, Oliver, Porfirio and John.

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

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She married Sipriano Gutierrez on May 10, 1944, in Mathis, Texas.

They were united in marriage for 54 years till his passing on Dec. 30, 2008. Mrs. Gutierrez was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Grace.

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To everything there is a season, Sylvia Hernandez and a time to every purpose under for those who served the sun… ECCL 3:18. in the military under my dad's command one day who stood by him every step of the way. I thank you. The Concepcion “Concapital Washington D.C. & Government cha” Hernandez, & Senate, Ralls, Texas, Crosby County.

89, passed away on Happy Father's Day & Happy Birthday Dad! June 27, 2015. She was Happy Father's Day Jesse! To my wonderborn to Dolores Cardeful Husband! nas and Felipe Perez Our deceased Ruben Vella.

May 13, 1926, in Woodsboro, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel S. HerDiana Castro nandez, Sr. of 54 years; a son, Jose Luis; Jan. 27, 1955 to her parents; her brothers, Santos, Juan, July 22, 2011 Blas, David, and Felix; and her sister, Herlinda Flores Perez. Surviving are her chil- Pensando en ti. On our dren, Manuel Daniel (Katy), Pascual (Adel), minds, in our hearts. miss you often. Your Mary Lou (E.O. Ramirez), Juanita, Olga We laugh, and your (John Bures) and Joe Hernandez. Concha joyous fearless way, makes us has been God's blessing to all she knew. miss you everyday.

She was an exceptional wife, mother, friend, and grandmother. She has 16 grandchildren, Love & hugs, 26 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great- Your familia grandchildren.

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Maricela Guerrero, 38, of Lubbock passed away on May 23, 2015. She was born on Oct. 5, 1976, in Lubbock to Santiago Jimmy Guerrero Jr and Eva Serna Guerrero. She was an avid WWF fan and enjoyed watching Golden Girls, the Nanny and Full House. Maricela is survived by her mother, Eva Serna Guerrero; two brothers, David 'farmer' Guerrero (Florencia), Jimmy Arturo Guerrero 'Melie'; two nieces, Cecilia Irene, and Angelica Maria. She is preceded in death by her father, Santiago 'Jimmy' Guerrero; maternal grandparents, Francisco Serna Jr, Manuela Mendieta Serna; paternal grandparents, Santiago 'Jimmy' Guerrero Sr, Flora Rodriguez Medina; one nephew, John David Guerrero. She will be greatly missed.

Pallbearers will be; Adam Hernandez, Nazaray Bengoa, Gaspar Lopez, Frankie Lopez, Austin Lopez and Jacob Carrizales.

Danny Todd Fernandez Feb. 18, 1947 to July 7, 2011.

Sunset now at rest.

The moon keeping a watchful eye. I watch a shooting star burning bright across the dark sky. My heart swells, a tear rolls down my cheek reminding me of your laugh, your voice, your embrace. You, as the shooting star, fades past the horizon. I close my eyes and hug you back.

Love, Your Wife Susie Your Family & Friends

Omar RiveraMoret, passed away on June 25, 2015. Omar was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. He will be remembered as a generous soul, an amazing father and someone whose laughter would lift anyone's spirit. Omar is survived by his wife, Kelly Rivera; two daughters, Emma Luz and Isabella Rose Rivera; and his parents, Juan Rivera and Nilsa Moret. He is also survived by siblings, grandparents, cousins and friends.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ St. Patrick's Jamaica

The turkey legs were a bite of heaven!

Longtime parish members enjoyed the fellowship and food.

Children and parents making time to play a little bingo and win prizes!

Family time and eating snowcones are just some of the significant reasons for attending a jamaica.

Vida Radio 1st Anniversary Banquet

Gilbert & Irene Esparza took in the beautiful music and ambiance.

The event brought in many friends and supporters.

100 Black Men Fishing Derby

Friends celebrated the anniversary and the new music, performed by entertainers from around the state. Andrew Garcia welcomes a musician.

The event was enjoyable by various generations who enjoy Christian music.

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Families enjoyed the day of fishing.

Relaxing and enjoying a fishing tradition at the lake.

Participants getting to know the Game Wardens.

Although they did not catch much, this family caught up and enjoyed the quality time.

Brownfield Knights of Columbus BBQ Cook-Off

Families came from all over Texas, and Lubbock was well represented.

The event draws BBQ chefs from various families and multiple generations.

The musical family took time to pose after their performance of conjunto music.

Say "BBQ Ckicken" and smile! A quick pose before tending to their entries.

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"A Night to Remember" by Catholic Charities

Father Pina tried to outbid other attendees during the silent auction.

Many families attend annually to the important fundraiser and social.

The event was a great way to catch up with friends.

Many wonderful supporters were on hand to support the annual fundraiser.

St. Phillips Jamaica - Idalou

The Mojicas are always ready to pitch in at the jamaica.

Enjoying a summer day and family time.

Father welcomed parishioners and guest.

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A short ride to get a country breeze, and tripas inspired families to attend the event.

Military Appreciation Event

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Johnny Torres posed with his daughter Juanita.

Attendees got to see the amazing helicopters and receive a history of each.

A family came to check out the event.

Vendors and supporters enjoyed the day, and the opportunity to meet others.

Raiders Rojos Hispanic Convocation

The Torres supporting their daughter.

Christy Martinez-Garcia and Frank Garcia congratulate Donna Balderas!

A proud moment for a graduate was having her family's support.

Brotherhood and support to their fellow grads was what Delta Alpha Omega Fraternity was all about.

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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ­ Our Lady of Guadalupe Jamaica

Los Seguidores de Cristo guided traffic at the jamaica.

Organizers of the event keep cool under the shade.

Cooking up some tripas for all of the attendees to enjoy.

Families came to support the annual event at Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Preparing some tasty brisket burritos for the big crowd!

Father Andres received farewell prayers from the parish and leaders of the church.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Jamaica

Melissa Hernandez took time to enjoy the jamaica with her grandson.

Raffle volunteers had another successful year.

Adelante Awards & Recognition Banquet by Los Hermanos Familia

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Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hernandez, were proud to support Joseph Rosendo on his nomination.

Martin Rivera received a congratulations from his wife after receiving the award in his category.

Jeremy Cortez, nominee in the Education category, was surrounded by his loved ones.

Lisa Velasquez and her son supported the nominees and Los Hermanos Familia.

Eric Strong poses with one of the exhibits at the new Roots Historical African American Museum located on Ave A.

Staying cool and showcasing culture.

Do you have an event coming up? Call Christy to arrange being on the Latino Lubbock Update segment, and to include in our monthly paper at (806)7921212.

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St. Joseph's Jamaica

What's a jamaica without bingo? At St. Joseph and many other churches it is a tradition.

Lilly Martinez, Christy Martinez-Garcia, and Reagan Martinez tool time to cool off in the church hall.

Three generations of jamaica supporters were on hand.

The Hernandez family has been volunteering for many years, and are proud of it.

St. Joseph's Jamaica

The Altar Society took a break and were ready to pose for the Latino Lubbock Magazine camera.

Games are just one part of the jamaica...

...the FOOD is the other part!

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Raspa time with tio, to cool off.

Blas DeLeon Scholarship Tournament Alla y Aquí

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Teams were eager to get out and start golfing and support a great event.

Family members were proud to host the event.

John DeLeon and his granddaughters supported the scholarship tournament.

David Martinez and Herman Hernandez were proud to have a team with the next generation of their family's golfers.

Alla y Aquí

City of Lubbock Police officers Calvillo and Martinez, took time to engage with the crowd at the St. Joseph's Jamaica.

Lala & Conrado Cavazos former owners of Lala's restaurant, made a visit to the offices of Latino Lubbock Magazine!

Amaris Garcia, Asst. Editor of Latino Lubbock Magazine, was among the judges at the KOC Cook-off in Brownfield.

Violet, daughter of Soluna Zuniga, opened the North West Little League closing ceremonies with the National Anthem. Great Job!

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Sports/deportes

Texas Sports Report With Mando Reyna

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IN HIS HONOR: Friends and family participated in the 2015 Blas DeLeon Memorial Scholarship tournament organized by the Pan American Golf Association. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund in DeLeon's honor. He was an avid golfer.

Oscar Solis Football Camp in Slaton

r. Oscar Solis, a former TexD as Tech football player and two-year starter at defensive back

will hold the Oscar Solis Football Camp July 16-17, 2015.

The Oscar Solis Football Camp is a non-contact teaching camp.

The goal is not only to make each camper a better football player, but also a better person. Teamwork, Character, Discipline, and Leadership are qualities that are emphasize during camp.

Solis a graduate from Slaton High School where he completed his football career among the State

of Texas Top 50 all-time yardage leaders as a running back. He accumulated 5,236 yards and 69 touchdowns over a three-year campaign.

He also excelled academically and earned four degrees from Texas Tech University.

The Camp will be held for students in grades K through 8th (Fall 2015). It will be held July 16-17, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Slaton High School football practice field in Slaton, TX. For more information contact (806) 9289294, or register online at www. oscarsolis.com

me back in. That famous movie line from the Godfather trilogy jumped into my head as soon as I continued to see the Texas Rangers improve as their season continues to progress. Although they’re still hovering above .500 as of deadline time, their new players called up from the minor leagues have made a sudden impact, which is what one should hope for when one’s number is called up to the big show.

2013 fi rst round draft pick Chi Chi Gonzalez with his 2-2 record, has brought some energy to the pitching staff at the young age of 23. The one who has garnered the most attention to most of the Ranger fans though, is the debut of 21-year-old infielder Joey Gallo.

Debuting last month on the 2nd, he homered in his fi rst two games and as of now has 10 home runs with a .224 batting average, but with an on base percentage average of .306. In other words folks we have got ourselves a gamer. It is refreshing to see the spark he brings to the team but especially when he brings it as a develop-

mental player as opposed to an acquired veteran from another team.

The emergence of both those players is more timely because although Gonzalez is no Yu Darvish and Gallo is no Josh Hamilton, the pain of losing of those two veterans has diminished somewhat at this crucial part of the season.

Josh Hamilton is on Double A assignment to rehab his hamstring injury and is scheduled to return early this month if all continues to go well. Now all Ranger fans have been burned before into believing the starters will return on schedule from their injuries, only to be disappointed when some setback occurs one way or the other. With Neftali Feliz and Matt Harrison who are also rehabbing from their injuries, both which are starting pitchers, they are also scheduled to return this month and boy will they ever be needed.

Crucial games are coming up quickly, starting on the Fourth of July weekend, as they host the Angels, which if they can capture that series, will help them tremendously if the hope to catch Houston in the standings. With the Diamondbacks and the Padres also visiting the ballpark on the second week of July before the All Star break, the season make or break games will probably occur on the 17th

thru the 19th when they travel to Houston to face the division leading Astros.

The games versus the Yankees at home at the end of the month will hopefully be anti-climatic if you’re a Ranger fan, but if you’re a long-suffering Astros fan, don’t lose hope. Houston has a tougher road to hoe in my opinion, mainly because the have 10 road games in the fi rst twelve days of this month only to face Texas after the all-star break. All could be determined by the time they meet, and if the Astros survive those road games, that bodes well for them and their season.

The biggest July sports tradition besides the All Star break is the return of NFL football as training camps open up for all 32 teams. The Cowboys start their camp again in Oxnard California on the 28th, and hopefully the yearly drama can be kept to a minimum despite Jerry. That can only happen if they can sign Dez Bryant to a contract extension before camp actually starts, if not get ready for a media spectacle everyday until game one. July’s here, let’s watch the fi reworks.

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

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Congratulations on a Great Baseball Season!

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