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“Más vale un pájaro en mano, que cien volando. A bird in hand is worth more than one hundred in flight"
(Meaning, better a certain thing that many things uncertain).
March
¡ F e liz c u mp le a ñ o s !
Christian X. Peña Jubilee Salinas Dominic J Salinas Amanda Beltran Casiano (Casey) Gonzales Donna Flores Mary Garcia Julia Casas Jacob Hernandez Andrew Castilleja Ashlynn Cristan Kimberly Salinas Kalie Santiago Jacob Bocanegra Jessica Diaz Jesse G Flores (KC OLG) Nathynial Garza Victor Olivarez Patricia Ybarra Josie Sulaica George Sulaica Marcus Garza Victoria Loera Esquibel Phillip Bustillos Abigail Jefferies Bethany R. Cortinas Marina Garcia Kevin Bustillos Julian Escamilla Leticia L. De Larrosa Monsignor Ben Kasteel Justin Cole Martinez Destiny Alvarado Guadalupe Cruz (KC OLG) Joe L Beltran Paul Beltran Philip Bustillos Rosalinda Portillo Joshua Garcia Michael Piseno Alexzandra Cristan Joseph Ortiz Deacon Juan Cavazos Samantha Lee Michael A. De Larrosa Fr. Omar Quezada (KC OLG) Antonio Calzadias Paul Olivarez Gabrielle Solia Castillo Ronnie Montez Maya Diaz Michael Reyes Sara Placencia Anisa Beltran Tabithia Cantu Liliana Mendez
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CONTENTS Word from the Publisher
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Op-Ed by Ronnie M. Hopper
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Remembering Cesar E. Chavez
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Opportunity Page
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Tips by Jaime Garcia
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Health/Salud
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Dolores Huerta
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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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Kid's Activity Page
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March 25th Dad, Of all the men in the whole wide world, whose praises are sung out loud, there is no man whom we respect more, or of whom we are more proud. Throughout the years, you’ve worked so hard to provide us a happy life; you’ve been there to help and give advice, and even when we gave you trouble you managed to be nice. That is why on this day each year, we pray all your wishes come true; Today we celebrate your life. So Daddy, Happy Birthday and may God continued blessings to you. Love, Your children - Christy, Cindy, JoAnn, Monica, Joey, and Roman As well as your grandchildren, son-in-law Frank, and the rest of your family and friends
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Editor’s Note: The terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” are used interchangeably by the U.S. Census Bureau and by Latino Lubbock throughout this publication to identify persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central and South American, Dominican, and Spanish descent; they may be of any race.
March 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 3
"Mujer Indigena"
Cover by Christy Martinez-Garcia featuring the art of Pola Lopez On this month’s cover is art by New Mexico native Pola Lopez. Lopez features contemporary fine art with the flavor~sabor of a fusion of Mestizo (mixed indigenous/ European background), Latina, (latin feminist), Chicana/Chicano, (social and political art) and Hispanic art genres. She says, "At times I feel that my art is a reflection of my soul, the sole expression of my spirit, and at other times, I sense that it is the physical reflection of this world on me." And in honor of Women's History Month, we hope that you enjoy the cover of Mujer Indigena.
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Word From the Publisher
t's unfortunate that there is much evil in the I world, this we cannot deny. It peeks its ugly head when we least expect it. Watch the news
and you are quickly reminded. Some folks glorify themselves in it, and some folks use it to manipulate others for their benefit. Take some of these political commercials stirring hateful messages to agitate and motivate voters. This double talk by politicians, by both party candidates that have been supported by members of our Latino community, is a true example of Piñata politics. In our face - "we love your food and your culture". Behind our backs, we are "illegal aliens, using the system"! Back and forth they swing, inviting us to be the entertainment of the party. We all tolerate, but at some point, I hope the politicos rejoin humanity, and that we reject intolerance and extremism. And what's it GOING TO take to change it? FOR OUR LATINO COMMUNITY TO VOTE! As an American it disappoints me. Especially during the campaign season and time of courting, when they claim to be advocates on our behalf. But it is important for them to know their audience and realize who lives, votes, and contributes to our society. The face of America is diverse, ever changing, and will eventually require the politicians to change their tone. And as a Christian woman I would be remiss to ask our faith leaders to hold these politicians to their Christian claims. "Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." —1 Corinthians 13:6-7 Always love -- pretty tall order and pretty tough stuff. Only God is always. But then Christians are fueled to an always love through the Holy Spirit! Elsewhere, Paul tells us that "The love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." (Rom. 5:5) No wonder this love is always — it is God's love, demonstrated by Jesus' sacrifice, and delivered by the Holy Spirit! As a voter, I'm disappointed. As a Latina, insulted. But again, only voters will determine the outcome. On that note, this year, our 15th annual, in our efforts to celebrate great American hero Cesar E. Chávez we are excited to welcome the movie about Chavez that will be released nationally On March 28, 2014! We're excited for people of all ages and backgrounds to view the movie and begin to instill pride in Chavez's legacy. We believe that it is a legacy that we must encourage, and, an opportunity to begin to pass the torch, an build interest from the younger community. We hope that your family, church, or group will partake in our event, especially the 15th Annual César E. Chávez March, and we pray that much like the efforts of Chávez it will be deemed peaceful and symbolic. March as revealed by our cover, is the month that we celebrate Women's History. Latinas have really stepped up to the plate in our community, and it is important to pay homage to that contribution. I've been blessed to have many role models, and share the wisdom and spirit of many of those women. As you can see, there are many items of interest in this month's issue of Latino Lubbock Magazine. We are so proud of the achievements of many Latino from our community, and we hope that you will take the time to read through and read the stories, and help celebrate their successes, retirement, etc. Finally, we are experiencing many changes in our community, state and nationally. This is the time that Latinos must step up and be heard, whether it be through registering to vote and voting, to assuring that your children are happy, healthy and achieving an education. It takes all and every effort for us to be successful as a community and as Hispanics today. Finally, may God Bless you and your family and place favor over you in 2014. Thank you for believing and supporting us. And thank you to our advertisers. Please invest in their businesses and services. Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to highlighting the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you to those who support our publication. We are grateful to have 100,000 readers monthly. Please continue to support our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. Thank you for your support and May God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo en mayo y siempre! Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock”
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Local political group calls out gubenatorial candidate
BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA
ictor Hernandez, current V Chairman of the Lubbock Chapter of Tejano Democrats, held
a press conference a day after a visit by Republican Gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott at local restaurant Jimenez Bakery, located in downtown Lubbock. He said that the purpose of the press conference was to address issues raised by Abbott , as well as the overall tone being taken by those Republican candidates vying for their parties’ nomination. Specifically he said, the issues raised and tone taken as they relate to the Hispanic community in general, and more precisely, the Hispanic community in Lubbock County and surrounding counties. "I have been politically involved, both as a candidate and managing political campaigns, for well over 25 years. As a result, I know that a candidate is bombarded with suggestions as to how to best manage their campaigns. I have no doubt but that the Abbott campaign has had plenty of advice given as well," he said. Hernandez read an article by State Representative Jason Villalba, a Republican from North Dallas, who wrote an open letter to his GOP colleagues running for lieutenant governor, of which Greg Abbott was made aware of. In summary, Republican State Representative Villalba admonishes his fellow Republicans to attempt to address Latino issues “with compassion, understanding and … knowledge … “ "In this day and age, in the year 2014, Villalba has to remind his fellow Republicans that the Hispanic community is comprised of “fellow human beings” and not “war-mongering foreign adversaries,” commented Hernandez. "Villalba has to remind his fellow Republicans that Hispanics are “people,” and Representative Villalba further admonishes his fellow Republicans to, “take just a moment to acknowledge the humanity of a hard-working and productive peo-
ple. Respect them. Engage them. Understand them," he continued to read. Hernandez cited recent controversy into Abbot's campaign by associating himself with rocker Ted Nugent who has referred to the President of the United States as a “subhuman mongrel.” "I am here today to deliver a message to Greg Abbott. The message is as simple and as direct as I can make it. The message, Mr. Abbott, is this, “The approach being taken by the Texas Republican Party towards the Hispanic community is beyond any sense of decency. The caustic behavior being exhibited by the Texas Republican Party is creating a schism that will be difficult, if not impossible to mend, both in the short term and most definitely in the long term." He continued to reinforce his message, urging Republican candidates to listen to their fellow Republicans, citing the likes of Lionel Sosa, and former state Representatives Aaron Pena of Edinburg and Raul Torres of Corpus Christi, who he said have admonished Abbott and the Republican Party on the divisive tactics being used. "Yesterday, Greg Abbott came into our house uninvited, wanting to somehow give the illusion that the Lubbock County Hispanic community is supportive," he said. Hernandez added, "A bit of advice from one elected official to another, “If you want to come into my house, the first thing you have to do is to see me. See me as a person, see me as a human being, see me as a fellow Texan. See the Hispanic community as anything, anything, anything other than a problem to be dealt with or worse yet, to be dismissed. The position you vie for, the positions your fellow Republicans vie for deserve it. The people of the State of Texas, regardless or race or ethnicity, demand it." Upon closing, he offered offer Greg Abbott one last piece of advice from Washington Post Writers Group columnist - Esther Cepeda, from an article entitled, “Here is what His-
panics want from news media. And I quote, “Covering” Hispanics is actually pretty simple: if the “mainstream news media” wants serious Latino attention, all it needs to do is report Hispanics’ issues respectfully, fairly and consistently — no Chihuahuas, Sofia Vergara or Spanglish required.” A logical extension to this analysis would be the same in a political campaign - the Latino community wants to be treated respectfully, fairly and sincerely." With that, Hernandez took questions fro reporters. He added that the Tejano Democrats would be actively working to get voters registered and to the polls. According to Olga Aguerro, who covered the event as press, she said that the event although staged at a Mexican restaurant was far from drawing interest. She said that about five to six Hispanics could be counted in the crowd, including herself. For Martha Jimenez, co-owner of Jimenez Restaurant & Bakery, she said that the event was a paid activity. "As a small business we are catering to a customer," she said explaining that the venue was rented for the political event, and not reflective of her political preference. Abbott who did not extend an invitation to Latino Lubbock Magazine, will be facing, a female opponent in Democrat Wendy Davis. As such the rising importance of the Hispanic vote has put his recent alignment with Nugent under heavier fire from Democrats and left-leaning groups. Nugent suggested that immigrants who are not in the country legally should be treated like “indentured servants” until they earn citizenship. He also referred to feminists as “fat pigs” and used lewd language about women in song lyrics and interviews. Abbott, who last year, received negative attention after a former campaign field director organized a controversial “Catch an Illegal Immigrant” contest at the University of Texas as a way to promote discussion about immigration, is married to a Hispanic woman.
Atmos rate increase delayed by city council
Lubbock City Council members voted to delay action on a proposal by Atmos Energy to raise rates for Lubbock customers last month. The city previously denied the request, due to a change in how Atmos asks for an increase. The council then changed how they approve an increase.
Atmos says the increase would cost the average customer about $5 more a month. They say the money would help pay for improvements, such as new pipelines. If the city denies the request again, Atmos can appeal to state regulators.
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Opinion/opinión Community Update MARDI GRAS Lubbock Meals on Wheels is presenting the 15th annual Mardi Gras Celebration. The event will take place on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Civic Center Exhibit Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. This spectacular event will include over thirty-five food booths, live jazz music, a silent auction, cash bars, plus a variety of activities and prizes. Event tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for children under 12 and can be purchased in advance at Lubbock Meals on Wheels, any Select-A-Seat location (service charge applies) or for $40 at the door. For more information, please call 792-7971. MARDI GRAS SOCIAL PARTY, March 4, 1 pm, Ages 50+ .50/card. Rawlings Community Center. MARDI GRAS BINGO, March 4, 12:45 p.m. Wear your beads and enjoy bingo, refreshments & fellowship on Fat Tuesday. Trejo Supercenter. WEST TEXAS LEGAL AID CLINIC, March 6, 5:30 pm, Free, All Ages, Lawyers available for general questions regarding civil legal matters. Simmons Community Center. MAYORS’ BEANS & CORNBREAD LUNCHEON, Hospice of Lubbock’s largest fundraiser of the year, will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 7th in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall. Luncheon tickets are $10. SOUTH PLAINS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY will meet Saturday, March 8 at 10 am at the Lubbock Mahon Library, 1306 9th Street. Roger Ward will present, "War of 1812 Ancestors." Visitors are welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Carla Moore, President, at 794-3320. EDDIE DIXON SCULPTURE DEMONSTRATION, March 8, 1 – 3 p.m., All Ages, Free, nationally known sculptor Eddie Dixon will demonstrate his sculpting process. Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave, 806.775.3562 ST. PATRICK DAY’S SENIOR BREAKFAST, March 17, 9 am, Ages 50+, $2, Wear green and get your name in a hat for prizes! Lubbock Senior Center! ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY, March 17, 1 pm, Ages 50+, Rawlings Community Center. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY, March 17, 1:30 pm, Ages 50+, Free! Simmons Community Center SPRING SWING, March 22, 4 – 6 p.m., Ages 15 and up, $7, Swing into spring and learn some new dance steps! One hour of swing dance instruction followed by an hour of dancing. Partner suggested but not required. Silent Wings Museum, 6202 N. I-27, 806.775.3049
HPWD committed to Common sense water policy for South Plains
he High Plains Water District T Board of Directors and staff are working to develop common sense
water policy for our district. Our goal is to develop policy by April 1, 2014 and to implement it by January 1, 2015. Water and its use are complex and often controversial issues. Water strikes at the core of our liberty. I believe that private property ownership has made this nation greater than many others, thereby revealing the great responsibility that lies on our shoulders. In the past, the groundwater has provided livelihood for tens of thousands of our residents, paid for the education of our children and helped build our cities. For generations, West Texas landowners have struggled to purchase land. I sometimes think that water policy should be decided solely by my fellow landowners and me. After all, we are the only group immediately affected by water district policy. West Texas producers and landowners are generally an independent lot. It is easy for us to be-
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the future residents. For come self-absorbed and those who favor consersolely independent until vation, on the other hand, we stop to realize that we, believe the groundwater like others, need someone should be used in a judielse. cious and prudent manYes, we produce the ner (conserved) in present commodity, but someone times. else processes it and sends Remember, land always it along the chain toward moves to its highest and public consumption. best use. When our area Someone else educates was first settled, it was our children and prepares ranch land for cattle. them for their future. Later, the land was broSomeone else protects RONNIE N. HOPPER ken out and it became irour homes and businesses rigated farmland, a higher from fire and theft. Think of the thousands of businesses, both and better use. Irrigated agricullarge and small, that depend on each ture generates more dollars moving other for their livelihoods. The list is through the economy than does dryendless. I am amazed how little I do land production. for myself each day and how much I explain the difference as $400. In round numbers, I spend $700 in others do for me. Our water decision, as I see it, is a production expenses for each irridebate between preservation versus gated acre that I farm and $300 for each dryland acre. The $400/acre is conservation. There are those who believe the reduced revenue to our local comgroundwater stored under lands of munities, impacting local businessour district should be set aside (pre- es. It is easy to see the reduction in served) for future use. They believe revenue when our farmland moves water will be of greater value to from irrigated to dryland agricul-
ture. Over time, irrigated farmland will continue to move toward dryland production. Still, agriculture has a great story to tell. More than ever before, crops such as corn, wheat, sorghum and cotton produce higher yields with greater efficiencies using less water. For example, the amount of water required to produce one pound of cotton 40 years ago is now producing more than three pounds. This is only one of many examples: a great success! This trend will likely continue. My fellow Directors at HPWD and I will not have the wisdom to develop sound water policy without the advice, consent and support of the stakeholders. We ask for this input and support as we move forward with our task. RONNIE N. HOPPER is HPWD Precinct Five District Director, of Petersburg, who represents residents in a portion of Floyd County, and all of Hale and Swisher Counties.
Carta Abierta WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER Because I am not Latino and assumed this publication was strictly for the Spanish speaking audience, I had never picked up a copy to read. What a wonderful surprise when I picked up the February 2014 volume and read your interesting articles, pictures, and advertisements about all the wonderful things happening in the Lubbock Latino community. Some of our good friends and peers are Latino and we have great appreciation for the contribution they make day-in and day-put in our neighborhoods. But what really captured my interest in this publication was your "Word from the Publisher" telling about your Grandfather's love for your Grandmother and his recognition that she was a "God fearing woman who loved everyone, and was very smart" and the impact that obviously had on you. From my own marriage of 44 years, we too have learned the value of searching for and applying the Biblical truths from God's word with the realization that "God and our faith must be the center of our marriage and family." You did a beautiful job of imparting that wisdom to your readers, summing it up with the quote from Pope Francis of Assisi- What is marriage? That is a keeper! Thank you for blessing my heart with these articles. May God continue to bless you in your spiritual growth, and continue to bless your publication! Sincerely, Marilyn McMillian BELIEF IN YOU Lubbock is such a tough town for Hispanics. No chamber, few elected officials, few voices, get left out of many deals. You don't see Hispanics in local commercials. But then, I pick up Latino Lubbock and I'm so proud! Many successes showcasing Hispanics. Great photos, and many activities. Positive efforts - especially by your publisher and the staff! Thank you for believing in Latinos. Hopefully Latino Lubbock knows that the community believes in you. Robert Rodriguez Copyright 2014 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.
FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION On behalf of the MLK Commemorative Council, we would like to thank you for your kind contribution for the MLK Celebration and your tireless efforts in getting the word out through Latino Lubbock Magazine. I am very pleased to say, every event we had this year was a SUCCESS and we could not have done it without your help. We look forward in working with you next year. L.V. Andrews, President Karen Peoples, PR Chair
APPRECIATE YOUR PASSION Christy and Latino Lubbock Staff, Thank you so very much for your continued support of our Winter Gala Scholarship benefit. We appreciate your passion and dedication to the mission of HAW and our scholarship program. Blessings, Renee G. Davis THANK YOU Thank you for always being there for us. Jackie J. Johnson Managed Care Center
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Politics/política
Peace & Security Forum
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igma Delta Pi the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, in collaboration with the Office of International Affairs welcome the public to the 6th Annual Forum on Peace and Security. The forum will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the Auditorium, International Cultural Center, 601 Indiana Avenue The topic will be “Cybersecurity and Privacy”. Panelists will include Dr. Sam Segran, Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief
Information Officer; Prof. Randy Reddick, Morris Professor of Journalism, College of Media & Communication; Colonel David Lewis, Director of Strategic Service Graduate Program, Department of Political Science; Prof. Vickie Sutton, Paul Whitfield Horn Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development, School of Law; and will be moderated by Ambassador Tibor Nagy, Vice Provost for International Affairs A reception will follow. For more information email Dr. Comfort Pratt at c.pratt@ttu.edu. R.S.V.P. by March 10, 2014
Foro público sobre la paz y la seguridad
a Sociedad Nacional Honoraria L Hispánica Sigma Delta Pi tendrá su sexto foro público sobre la paz y
mación sobre el evento, en su pagina web: www.ttusigmadeltapi.wix.com/ texastechuniversity o póngase en la seguridad el martes 1 de abril de contacto con la Dra. Pratt, 834-5710. 2014, 5:30-18:30. Habrá más infor-
Crime Line offering Reward rime Line is now offering a by the suspect. C $5,000 reward for any infor- Police say the suspect is a Hismation leading to the prosecution panic male, 5'8", 140 pounds, seen of the suspect involved in a Dairy wearing all black with a tan mask. Queen robbery on Saturday, Feb. 1. If you have any information about One victim is still in critical con- this incident, police ask that you dition after being severely beaten call Crime Line at 741-1000.
US Plans to Withdraw all Forces from Afghanistan
e're not bluffing, the Obama W administration told Afghanistan in announcing for the first time
it has started planning for the possible withdrawal of all U.S. troops by the end of the year if no security agreement is signed. Statements by the White House and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel showed President Barack Obama's impatience with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai's refusal to sign the agreement that would keep several thousand American troops in the country after combat operations conclude this year. In a phone call with Karzai last month to discuss upcoming elections for a new Afghan leader, Obama made clear that time was running out to properly plan for keeping any U.S. forces in the country beyond 2014, the White House said. Meanwhile, a senior Pakistani official warned that pulling out U.S. troops could have dire consequences, leading to a civil war in Afghanistan. Obama calling "President Obama has asked the Pentagon to ensure that it has adequate plans in place to accomplish an orderly withdrawal by the end of the year should the United States not keep any troops in Afghanistan after 2014," said the White House statement.
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Abdullah Abdullah on Afghan future Soldiers return to new and familiar faces Hagel: Cuts reflect 'repositioning' It also noted that a deal remained possible with a new Afghan leader, even if Karzai fails to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement before the April election chooses his successor. History not repeating itself in Afghanistan "Should we have a BSA and a willing and committed partner in the Afghan government, a limited post-2014 mission focused on training, advising, and assisting Afghan forces and going after the remnants of core al Qaeda could be in the interests of the United States and Afghanistan," the White House said. "Therefore, we will leave open the possibility of concluding a BSA with Afghanistan later this year." In his separate statement, Hagel said he strongly supported the order by Obama to "ensure adequate plans are in place to accomplish an orderly withdrawal by the end of the year should the United States not keep any troops in Afghanistan after 2014." Speaking at Joint Base LangleyEustis in Virginia Tuesday afternoon, Hagel said the situation in Afghanistan will likely be a top item on the agenda at a NATO ministerial conference in Brussels this week. Obama, he said, has been very clear that the possibility of U.S. troops staying in Afghanistan depends "on whether we have a bilateral security agreement signed by the Afghani government, to assure our rights of our troops and other important elements that are required any time America has troops in another country." Pakistani official: Don't do it A senior Pakistani government official told CNN that a full withdrawal of U.S. troops should not be considered, declaring that "the zero option means civil war in Afghanistan." Speaking on condition of not being identified, the Pakistani official predicted that 30% of Afghan forces would desert if U.S. forces leave the country. For the Pentagon, Obama's order means preparing for all contingencies. "For the first time, the commander in chief has told us to begin plan-
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ning for a complete withdrawal" from Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said. While the option to keep troops there remains, the situation has reached a point where the Pentagon has to begin planning for all possibilities, the official added. More than 33,000 U.S. troops remain in Afghanistan as the Obama administration winds down the almost 13-year war that began shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The security agreement negotiated between Afghanistan and the United States would cover a continuing mission after 2014 focused on training Afghan forces and counterterrorism. Pentagon: If freed Afghan prisoners return to fight, they're 'legitimate targets' Afghan presidential contender says he'll sign if elected While Karzai has balked at signing, a leading contender to succeed him told CNN's Christiane Amanpour this month that the agreement should proceed. Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah said he would sign the deal to keep international forces in Afghanistan, and aid dollars flowing, if elected in April. Abdullah said Afghanistan will need the financial and military support of the international community "for years to come." White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters Tuesday that that longer it takes for security agreement to get signed, the more difficult it will be to properly plan and carry out a U.S. mission after 2014. Continued delay would result in a smaller and less ambitious mission, Carney said. Asked what happens if no agreement gets signed, he said: "We cannot and will not have U.S. troops on the ground" without a signed deal.
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Will Immigration Issue Mobilize Texas Latino Voters?
BY SANDRA LILLEY
exas Latinos hold plenty of T political power if they turn up at the
polls. Almost 3 million of state's voters - about one out of five, are Latino. And the numbers could be much higher - more than 2 million eligible Hispanics in the Lone Star State are not registered to vote. Both parties are missing opportunities, and in the case of Texas Republicans, recent anti-immigrant remarks may in fact backfire and potentially mobilize voters in the other direction, argues Latino Decisions political scientist Sylvia Manzano. "The variable that is different this
time around is that we are seeing the kind of tactics that mobilize Hispanic voters," said Manzano in a conference call with reporters on a new report commissioned by America's Voice, a pro-immigration reform organization. In fact, she said, recent remarks can be a "freebie" used by Democrats against the GOP in the upcoming state races for governor. Chris Mapp, a Republican who hopes to be in the U.S. Senate, said in a meeting with a Dallas newspaper that ranchers on the border should be allowed to protect themselves by shooting "wetbacks" - a derogatory slur referring to undocu-
mented immigrants - if they cross the border. And while Texas under former Gov. Rick Perry supported in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants even before California did, all of the GOP primary candidates for lieutenant governor said they are against it - even if they had voted for it. But candidates seeking the Latino vote, including Democrats, "cannot sit back and wait for Latinos to come to you," said Clarissa Martinez de Castro, Director of Civic Engagement & Immigration at the National Council of La Raza. In six years, said Sylvia Manzano, Latinos will be the plurality in the state and by 2040 they will be the majority. Seventy percent of the state's Latinos are U.S. born, and 77 percent of Lone Star State Hispanics are American citizens.
LULAC WEEK SPECIAL RECOGNITION: A Proclamation and Special Recognition of LULAC Week by the Lubbock City Council was presented last month at a city council meeting. Council member Victor Hernandez read the Proclamation, and made various remarks about the history of LULAC as a National and Local Organization.
Latino Leaders Issue Federal Budget Priorities To Congressional Leadership
he National Hispanic LeaderT ship Agenda, a coalition of the 37 preeminent national Latino orga-
nizations in the country, sent a letter to House and Senate leadership respectfully urging them to refrain from making any further cuts to domestic programs. The following is the full text of the letter: Dear Leader: On behalf of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of the 37 leading Hispanic organizations in the United States, we ask that you take into consideration the priorities of the nation’s growing Hispanic community as you approach decisions relating to the federal budget and raising the national debt ceiling. Having already borne much of the pain of previous rounds of budget cuts on top of suffering some of the worst effects of the Great Recession, the Latino community needs a fair approach to our federal budget that will grow the economy. While December’s budget deal will soften the blow of sequestration this year, it does not restore multiple rounds of cuts that have been imposed in recent years, and unless action is taken, important investments in job
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growth and future prosperity will continue to be underfunded in years to come. Even with December’s budget deal, funding for non-defense domestic programs, which include priorities such as education, job training, housing assistance, health-related research, and infrastructure, will be almost 15 percent below the funding levels of 2010, and by 2016, the amount being invested in these programs will be at their lowest share of GDP since 1962. In the meantime, the federal budget deficit has shrunk rapidly and is on its way to where it was before the Great Recession. This reduction in the deficit was not reached in a balanced way, with more than three quarters of deficit reduction being achieved through cuts while tax revenue as a share of the economy is at its lowest level since the Eisenhower administration. Latinos recognize that we’ve already sacrificed enough, which is why in a recent NCLR-Latino Decisions poll, 61 percent of Latino voters said they would support Congressional candidates who oppose further budget cuts and instead favor increasing taxes on corporations and the wealthy to restore cuts in
government funding. We urge you to grow the economy by: 1) Opposing any further cuts to nondefense discretionary spending so that important investments can continue in job-training and education, from pre-school to graduate school, including support for our HispanicServing Institutions of higher education. 2) Increasing opportunities for small businesses to expand. Among the most basic things Congress can do to foster a reliable, stable economic climate is to avoid any self-manufactured crisis. We therefore urge you to raise the debt ceiling in a timely fashion without risking a default. 3) Opposing cuts to safety net and income support programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security, which provide critical income and health care for the elderly, disabled, and children; as well as the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which will help prevent chronic diseases in the future among today’s youth. Copyright 2014 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.
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Remembering Cesar E. Chavez
Farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist o r n B near Yu m a ,
Arizona on March 31, 1927, Cesar Chavez employed nonviolent means to bring attention to POPES TO BE CANONIZED: Marcos Martinez submitted a photo of the mass the plight he got to serve in, where Pope John Paul II was celebrant. Pope Francis "decreed that of farmBlesseds John XXIII and John Paul II will be enrolled among the saints on April 27, 2014, workers, the Second Sunday of Easter, of the Divine Mercy. and formed both the National Farm Workers Association, which later became United Farmer Workers. As a labor leader, Chavez led marches, The 15th Annual called for boycotts and went on several hunger strikes. It is believed that Chavez's hunger strikes contributed to his death: He died on April 23, 1993 in San Luis, Arizona.
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Early Life - Union leader and labor organizer Cesar Chavez was born Cesario Estrada Chavez on March 31, 1927, near Yuma, Arizona. Chavez dedicated his life to improving the treatment, pay, and working conditions for farm workers. He knew all too well the hardships farm workers faced. When he was young, Chavez and his family toiled in the fields as migrant farm workers. Labor Leader - After working as a community and labor organizer in the 1950s, Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962. This union joined with the Agricultural Workers Organizing
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supply of cheap immigrant labor for growers, immigrants could not protest any infringement of their rights, lest they be fired and replaced. Their efforts contributed to Congress ending the Bracero Program in 1964. In 1973, the UFW was one of the first labor unions to oppose proposed employer sanctions that would have prohibited hiring undocumented immigrants. Later during the 1980s, while Chavez was still working alongside Huerta, he was key in getting the amnesty provisions into the 1986 federal immigration act. Remembrance It is believed that Chavez's hunger strikes contributed to his death: He died on April 23, 1993, in San Luis, Arizona. After his death he became a major historical icon for the Latino community, organized labor, and liberal movement, symbolizing support for workers and for Hispanic power based on grass roots organizing and his slogan "Sí, se puede" (Spanish for "Yes, it is possible" or, roughly, "Yes, it can be done"). His supporters say his work led to numerous improvements for union laborers. His birthday, March 31, has become Cesar Immigration - The UFW during Chavez Day, a state holiday in CaliChavez's tenure was committed to fornia, Colorado, and Texas. restricting immigration. Chavez and Dolores Huerta, cofounder and president of the UFW, fought the Bracero Program that existed from 1942 to 1964. Their opposition stemmed from their belief that the program undermined U.S. workers and exploited the migrant workers. Since the Bracero Program ensured a constant Committee in its first strike against grape growers in California in 1965. A year later, the two unions merged, and the resulting union was renamed the United Farmer Workers in 1972. In early 1968, Chavez called for a national boycott of California table grape growers. Chavez's battle with the grape growers for improved compensation and labor conditions would last for years. At the end, Chavez and his union won several victories for the workers when many growers signed contracts with the union. He faced more challenges through the years from other growers and the Teamsters Union. All the while, he continued to oversee the union and work to advance his cause. As a labor leader, Chavez employed nonviolent means to bring attention to the plight of farm workers. He led marches, called for boycotts and went on several hunger strikes. He also brought the national awareness to the dangers of pesticides to workers' health. His dedication to his work earned him numerous friends and supporters, including Robert Kennedy and Jesse Jackson.
By César E. Chávez, UFW Founder (19271993)
Show me the suffering of the most miserable; So I will know my people’s plight. Free me to pray for others; For you are present in every person. Help me take responsibility for my own life; So that I can be free at last. Grant me courage to serve others; For in service there is true life. Give me honesty and patience; So that the Spirit will be alive among us. Let the Spirit flourish and grow; So that we will never tire of the struggle. Let us remember those who have died for justice; For they have given us life. Help us love even those who hate us; So we can change the world Amen
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President Obama Awards Medals of Honor
t happened last month: word that a group of I true American heroes will finally get their due.
In February, President Obama announced that 24 veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War will receive our nation's highest military honor. For some, recognition comes 70 years after their courageous acts. All 24 had previously been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest military award. But recently Congress called for a review of Hispanic, Jewish and African-American war records to insure those deserving a Medal of Honor were not denied their due because of prejudice. In each case, the review found these men actually deserved the Medal of Honor for heroism
above and beyond the call of duty. Only three of the veterans are still alive; all fought in Vietnam. Former Sgt. First Class Jose Rodela was hit with rocket fire while saving his company from being overrun by the enemy. Army Specialist Santiago Erevia. single-handedly took out four enemy bunkers that were raking his unit's position with fire. And former Green Beret Melvin Morris: in Vietnam he was wounded three times recovering the body of a fallen comrade in the face of withering machine gun fire. They, and the families of those no longer with us, will receive the Medal next month at the White House. It will be the largest such ceremony since the closing days of World War II.
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Deadlines Approaching
he National Hispanic Leadership Agenda T (NHLA), a coalition of 37 of the nation’s preeminent Latino organizations, and its mem-
bers have multiple events planned during the Latino Enrollment Week of Action, as part of their continued efforts to ensure as many eligible Latinos as possible enroll in health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Marketplace. March 15 is the deadline to sign up for coverage that goes into effect on April 1, and March 31 is the last day to enroll for coverage in 2014. "NHLA member organizations are seizing the historic opportunity that the Affordable Care Act provides to improve Hispanic health by enrolling as many of the 10 million eligible uninsured Latinos as possible into health plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace. I urge all uninsured individuals to visit HealthCare.gov or Cuidadodesalud.gov or call 800-318-2596 to learn more about their options to enroll in affordable coverage," said Hector Sanchez, Chair of NHLA and Executive Director of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA). “NCLR is pleased to join with our sister organizations in encouraging Latinos across the country to enroll during this week of action. With only a little more than a month left before the deadline, we don’t want our community to be left behind,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR. “We encourage our community to engage, be educated about the options, and enroll.” “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, millions March 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 3
of Latino families can now find the peace of mind that comes with quality, affordable, health insurance,” said José Calderón, President of the Hispanic Federation. “With only five weeks left to enroll, the Hispanic Federation continues to connect Latinos with the critical information and the resources they need to enroll in the new health insurance plans.” “After an extensive outreach and education effort through a Navigator program in Illinois and its 25 affiliates nationwide to reach uninsured Hispanics and others seeking affordable insurance, the number of persons signing up is increasing as the March deadline approaches--but many are still uninsured,” stated Ignacio Salazar, President/CEO of SER—Jobs for Progress National, Inc. Salazar asserted that efforts should continue to assist those who remain uninsured. “Thanks to the ACA, millions of Latinas will have access to quality, affordable coverage for prenatal care, birth control, cervical cancer screenings, and other important health care. We are working hard to ensure that Latinas across the country have the information they need to enroll and make the best decisions for themselves and their families,” said Jessica González-Rojas, Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health. Consumers can learn more about the Health Insurance Marketplace in both English and Spanish through social media at Facebook.com/HealthCare.gov, Facebook.com/CuidadoDeSalud.gov, @HealthCareGov and @CuidadoDeSalud. Individuals looking for in-person assistance can find out who’s available to help nearby through Find Local Help or ayuda local on the Spanish health care site. Updated answers to questions about Immigrant Family Eligibility are now available online, as well as a translated statement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that data collected under the ACA will not be used for immigration enforcement purposes. Copyright 2014 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.
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For many, credit card debt outweighs savings
ore than 1 in 4 Americans have M more credit card debt than emergency savings, a sign that many
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in their prime earning years – ages 30 to 64 – were most likely to have more credit card debt than emergency savings. Greg McBride, Bankrate.com’s chief financial analyst, said that’s a reflection of the fact that many Americans are still hampered by issues such as stagnant incomes and longterm unemployment. Although the jobs picture has been improving recently, more than 10 million Americans remain out of work – and more than a third of them have been out of work for 27 weeks or more and are considered long-term unemployed. The total amount of credit card debt fell after the Great Recession as banks tightened lending standards and Americans tightened their belts. But revolving debt, which is mostly made up of credit card debt, has recently started creeping up again. The total hit $861.9 billion in December, according to the Federal Reserve.
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f you don't have the right kind of I auto insurance coverage, even a simple incident can end up costing
you big time. Money Expert Nathan Bachrach shares some tips to help you decide if you have enough auto insurance. There were more than five million car wrecks in the U.S. last year. Nearly half of those resulted in injuries. Would your insurance policy cover your costs if it happened to you? The problem is that about fourteen percent of drivers are uninsured. Another twenty percent more only have minimum coverage. If one of those drivers hits you, you could be in real trouble. The folks at the Insurance Information Institute crunched the numbers and said it costs about $200 more per year, per vehicle, to take your liabil-
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Business/Opportunity Updates LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC sponsored by Texas Tech School of Law, will be held at St. John's United Methodist Church, 1501 University Avenue, Lubbock. The clinic will be held Thurs., March 13, 2014- 5:30 p.m. STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS 4 part series – from 6 to 9 pm on March 25 & 27 and April 1 & 3 at the TTU Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock. This is an observation only workshop in a four-part series. The following topics will be discussed: *Starting a Business *Financing *The Business Plan *Marketing *Management *Organizational Structures. There is NO FEE this time only. Compliments of the TTUSBDC. Call Elaine @ 745-1637 to register. The deadline for registering is Thursday, March 20. Seating is limited 15 people only. SBA OPPORTUNITIES - 6 to 8 pm on March 26 at the Small Business Development Center, 2579 S. Loop 289,suite 114, Lubbock. Presented by the Small Business Administration and the SBDC. Looking for financing and need some answers? Then this workshop is for you! The following topics will be discussed: *Information on SBA loans *What a business owner should have before applying for a loan *What the banker is looking for in a loan *Other programs and services available from the SBA. The deadline for registering is noon, March 25. Seating is limited. No fee. Call Elaine @ 806-745-1637 to register. LUBBOCK SCORE provides free counseling to individuals in starting a business. SCORE can help with your business plan to include market analysis and financial D & L projections. For more information please call (806) 472-7462, ext. 117, or visit us online a www. lubbockscore.org 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 BOARDS & COMMISSIONS City of Lubbock has committee positions open . Please visit www.ci.lubbock.tx.us/ for more information, or all your council representative.
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graphic areas and the 10 counties with the largest Hispanic populations were where 22 percent of the Latino population growth occurred. Mexicans continue to be the largest group among Hispanics, although Puerto Ricans are the largest group in New York and New Jersey and Cubans are the largest group in Florida. Hispanics of Mexican origin tend to be the youngest with an average age of 25 years, compared to 40 years for Mexicans. Among the 14 most numerous groups of Latinos, Venezuelans are the ones with the greatest propensity to have a college degree - 51 percent - compared with just 7 percent among Guatemalans and Salvadorans. EFE
Hispanics choose top websites .S. Hispanic website visitors Locally, LaU showed more interest in Yahoo tino Lubbock Magazine puband less in Facebook in 2013. Total unique U.S. Hispanic website visitors increased 11.5 percent from September 2012 to September 2013, moving from 26.67 million to 29.72 million, according to comScore Media Metrix. Yahoo sites made the biggest move in terms of audience, up an impressive 38.3 percent from 18.16 million unique visitors in 2012 to 25.12 million in 2013. Yahoo’s reach into the U.S. Hispanic market increased from 68.1 percent to 84.5 percent. Moving in the other direction was Facebook. Although its total unique visitors increased from 18.66 million to 19.22 million, Facebook’s reach into this market decreased from 70 percent to 64.7 percent.
lisher, Christy Martinez-Garcia said that while they have exper ienced growth in all their social media websites, Facebook continues to have the most growth. "We continue to use this tool as a supplement to our print efforts, and are able to connect with our reader quickly and timely," said MartinezGarcia. Through Facebook and Twitter she said can offer breaking news, weather updates, offers, and local news and information.
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Wellness/ bienestar
Taming Your Carb
Cravings
BY ANNA-LISA FINGER , MS, RD, LDN FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE
t’s so easy to I go overboard on flour tortillas,
pasta, chips and rice. But if you choose the right carbohydrates and what you eat with them, it can help reduce your cravings, help you feel full longer, and can even help you lose weight. 3 Steps to keep your carb cravings under control: 1. Choose whole grain foods instead of refined simple carbs. Whole grains, such as corn tortillas, brown rice and whole wheat pasta contain fiber and other nutrients that help you feel full and are better for your health. These are much better than refined grains, such as flour tortillas and white rice. 2. Watch your portions. Only a quarter of your plate should be a carbohydrate. Too many carbohydrates can
make you gain weight and raise your risk of diabetes and heart disease. 3. Always add a healthy protein. Proteins such as peanut butter, beans, fish and chicken fill you up and keep hunger pains away. An added bonus is that if you eat less refined carbs and increase protein in your diet, it can help decrease triglyceride levels and increase HDL’s, the good cholesterol. Here are some easy swaps you can do right now: Instead of this: White toast with jam, A bag of chips, Bowl of pasta with marinara sauce, or a Flour tortilla with butter. Have this: Whole wheat bread with peanut butter. Low-fat whole grain crackers with low fat string cheese. Whole grain pasta with grilled chicken. Corn tortilla with beans.
CASA Child Advocates Needed
he recent death of one-yearT old Alexandria Lee CourtneyDean of Post is a sad reminder of
the extraordinarily large number of abused children in the South Plains area. Child advocate volunteers work with Child Protective Services (CPS) to be the voice for children like Alexandria who can get lost in an over-burdened and over-worked system. During 2013, Lubbock County CPS caseworkers were assigned an average total of 88 cases per person. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) works with CPS to investigate all details of a child's case. Volunteers visit with teachers, caseworkers, foster parents, parents, extended family, the judge, and oth-
ers to ensure a child is in a safe environment. They get to know that boy or girl; what they like and don't like; what they need in school; what their dreams are; and help them find a safe landing place called 'home'. There is a desperate need for CASA advocates. Currently, there is no CASA program in Garza County. While there is no guarantees that tragedies like Alexandria's won't happen, having advocates can make a difference. CASA needs more child advocate volunteers. The next training class begins March 31st in Lubbock. For more information, contact Peggy at (806)763.2272, email peggye@lubbockcasa.org or visit www. casaofthesouthplains.org.
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Nat ional N ut r it ion M o n t h
ow we approach nutrition is H often the product of our upbringing and sometimes that is not a
the American Dietetic Association for Latino nutrition issues. “People focus too m u c h on what they can’t have when they should be asking, ‘Is this food good enough for me? Is it full of the nutrients I need?’,” she says. “Making substitutions and cutting back favorite foods to once a week are the small steps that get you started living a healthy lifestyle.” Start with these simple recommendations from the food experts. Replace whole or 2 percent milk with 1 percent or skim. Substitute salt with onions, basil, cilantro, pico de gallo, and peppers. Buy whole-wheat pasta, bread, and tortillas instead of processed varieties. The fiber can keep cholesterol down
good thing. The Hispanic community consistently has higher-than-average obesity rates, which increase the risk for many diseases. Don’t lose your battle with the bulge. Save Calories by substituting small decisions made at the grocery store, in front of the fridge, and in a restaurant can make a big difference in your health. Nutrition experts say that simple substitutions in your diet can subtract thousands of calories and help prevent high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes. Microwaving instead of frying plantains, for example, can eliminate 120 calories a piece plus cholesterol-raising fats. Switching from regular to light beer cuts a quarter of the calories. But don’t equate substitution with deprivation, says Denver dietitian Malena Perdomo, a spokesperson for
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and fight constipation. Scale back your daily breakfast sweet (for example, pan dulce) and high-fat desserts to once a week. On the other days, eat foods like oatmeal and berries, low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese with raisins, or low-fat cheese on whole wheat crackers. Load up salads with spinach, which is rich in iron, vitamin E, and calcium; hard-boiled eggs; lean meats or fish; and other vegetables and fruits. And, cook beans with bouillon rather than ham hocks or other meat. To find a nutrition specialist near you, visit the American Dietetic Association or call 1-800-877-0877.
Mes nacional de la nutrición cada vaso. Pero no equipare la sustitución con la privación, nos dice Malena Perdomo, dietista de Denver y vocera sobre asuntos latinos de la Asociación Dietética Americana. “La gente se concentra demasiado en lo que no puede comer cuando, en realidad, debería preguntarse: ‘¿Será este alimento bueno para mí? ¿Tendrá todos los nutrientes que necesito?’ ”, nos dice. Las sustituciones y disminuciones de alimentos favoritos una vez a la semana constituyen pasos pequeños hacia un estilo de vida más saludable. Para comenzar un nuevo régimen dietético, aquí le proporcionamos unas simples recomendaciones de los expertos: Reemplace la leche entera o del 2 por ciento por una del 1 por ciento o descremada. Todas tienen la misma cantidad de calcio. Utilice cebolla, especias, albahaca, cilantro, pico de gallo y pimienta, en vez de sal. Compre pastas, tortillas y pan integral en lugar de las variedades procesadas y enriquecidas. La fibra no sólo ayuda a mantener el nivel de colesterol bajo, sino también ayuda a evitar el estreñimiento. Limite la porción dulce del desayuno (por ejemplo, pan dulce) a una vez a la semana; el resto de los días, consuma avena y bayas, que son ricas en vitaminas y fibra. Incluya en
a manera en que abordamos la nutrición es, con frecuencia, producto de nuestra formación y, a veces, que no es algo bueno. De modo consistente, la comunidad hispana cuenta con tasas de obesidad que son más altas que el promedio, lo que incrementa los riesgos de contraer muchas afecciones. No pierda la batalla contra los abdómenes abultados. Las pequeñas decisiones que se toman en el mercado, frente al refrigerador o en el restaurante pueden significar mucho para su salud. “He visto pacientes que han bajado 20 libras en un año con tan sólo un cambio que han hecho, tal como eliminar el consumo de alcohol o los postres”, dice Claudia González, dietista de Miami. “Hay tanta gente de 50 y 60 años que sigue comiendo como si todavía tuviera 20 ó 30”. Los expertos en nutrición dicen que simples sustituciones en la dieta pueden significar una reducción de miles de calorías, y pueden prevenir el colesterol alto, la hipertensión y la diabetes. Al procesar los plátanos en el microondas, en vez de freírlos, se eliminan 120 calorías por pieza, más las grasas que elevan el colesterol. Al cambiar de la cerveza regular a la light, o de dieta, se elimina un cuarto de las calorías contenidas en
sus ensaladas la espinaca, cargada de hierro, calcio y vitamina E, en vez de lechuga repollada. Añada nutrientes como huevos duros, carnes magras o pescado, y otras frutas y verduras. Cocine los frijoles con cubitos de caldo en vez de codillos de jamón u otras carnes, y evite los frijoles fritos, ya que contienen mucha grasa y calorías. Pruebe los tamales vegetarianos con quesos bajos en grasa y ají verde, para evitar el consumo innecesario de grasas. Sustituya los postres o las meriendas con alto contenido graso por una ración de yogurt con pasas, melón con requesón bajo en grasas o galletitas integrales con mantequilla de maní o queso magro.
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PRENATAL CLASSES Come Learn about your baby's development! Join CHCL and learn to have a healthy pregnancy. Earn points to receive free baby items. Bond with new Mommies-to-be, and enjoy Food, Fun, Prizes and much more! Each Wednesday beginning March 5, 2014 to April 9, 2014, from 6 - 8 p.m. At the Arnett Benson Medical and Dental Clinic, 3301 Clovis Rd. For class information and registration. Please Yvonne at 765-2611 ext 1009. ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA CARE SYMPOSIUM hosted by Alzheimer's Association, will be held Friday, March 17, 2014, from 12:30 to 5 pm. Register at 806-725-3105 or cme@covhs.org. FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES provided by Community Health Center of Lubbock, will be held Tuesday evening, March 18, 2014 for 8 consecutive weeks, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Behner Place, 4115 36th St. For more information contact Sarina at 765-2611 ext 1007. FREE NUTRITION CLASSES will be provided by Community Health Center of Lubbock, Tuesday evening, March 18, 2014, for 8 consecutive weeks, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Behner Place, 4115 36th St. For more information contact Sarina at 765-2611 ext 1007. DIABETES BLITZ Community Health Center of Lubbock is offering Diabetics and those at risk for Diabetes the opportunity to have a Glaucoma Screening, Dental Screening, Diabetic Lab work, and Foot Exam, all for $25, on Friday - March 21, at 1318 Broadway 2nd Floor. To schedule an appointment, please call Sarina at 765-2611 ext 1007. Due to limited appointments, walk-in will not be accepted. STAND UP 4 KIDS! Hosted by Children's Advocacy Center, will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 10 am to 1 pm. Free family event. For more information, call 806-740-0251. 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.
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Kidney Awareness
ore than 26 million Americans (1 in 7 adults) have kidney disease and approximately 485,000 have kidney failure — a number expected to double over the next decade. Kidneys remove wastes, toxins and excess fluids from your blood. They also help balance body fluid and chemical levels, release hormones that control blood pressure, make red blood cells and maintain healthy bones. They process about 200 quarts of blood that clean out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water which leave the body as urine. What are the complications of kidney disease? When the kidneys are diseased, they stop functioning and wastes build up, damaging the body. If not treated, kidney disease can lead to kidney failure which can develop n March - National Colorectal undergo routine screening. Between heart problems and high blood presCancer Awareness Month - pro- screenings, check with your physitect yourself and your loved ones cian if you experience abdominal against this highly preventable dis- discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, ás de 26 millones de estadounease. Colon, or colorectal, cancer or blood in the stool, some common idenses (1 de 7 adultos) tienen kills an estimated 2,300 Hispanics symptoms, for more than two weeks. enfermedades renales y aproximayearly. And refrain from smoking or exces- damente 485,000 fallo renal — un Talk to your doctor: Starting at age sive use of alcohol. Studies suggest número que se espera doblar en la 50, men and women generally should both may be linked to colon cancer. próxima década Riñones eliminar exceso de líquidos, toxinas y desechos de la sangre. También ayudan a equilibrar los liquidos cuerpo y niveles de químicos, horMes nacional de la concientización sobre el cáncer colorectal del monas de liberación que controlan la n marzo - mes nacional de la tinarios. Si durante estos controles, presión arterial, hacen glóbulos rojos concientización sobre el cáncer experimenta malestar estomacal o y mantienen huesos sanos. Procesan colorectal - protéjase y proteja a sus intestinal, constipación, diarrea u ob- alrededor de 200 quartos de sangre seres queridos contra esta enferme- serva sangre en sus deposiciones al- que limpian unos 2 quartos de prodad que se puede detectar con an- gunos síntomas comunes de la enfer- ductos de desecho y agua adicional ticipación. Se calcula que este tipo de medad, durante más de dos semanas, que salen del cuerpo como orina. cáncer, provoca la muerte de 2,300 consulte a su médico. Absténgase de ¿Cuáles son las complicaciones de fumar y de tomar alcohol en exceso, la enfermedad renal? Cuando los hispanos al año. Comience por hablar con su médico: ya que estudios realizados sugieren riñones están enfermos, pueden degeneralmente a partir de los 50 años, que tanto el tabaco como el alcohol, jar de trabajar y causar acumulación tanto varones como mujeres deberían pueden estar relacionados con el de liquido y dañando el cuerpo. Sin someterse a exámenes médicos ru- cáncer de colon. tratamiento, la enfermedad renal pu-
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sure. Kidney failure can lead to dialysis and kidney transplant. What are ways to protect your kidneys? Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. Reduce salt intake, salt can tighten them. Avoid coffee, chocolate, DR. RODRIGUEZ sugar and stimulants. Reduce pasteurized fruit juice, except unsweetened cranberry juice. Eat kidney-strengthening foods: Soybeans and kidney beans, Blackberries, strawberries, cranberries Sea vegetables: kelp, irish moss, wakame. Nuts: walnuts, chestnuts. Seafood: catfish, crab, mussels.
Concienciación del riñón
ede provocar fallo renal que puede desarrollar problemas cardíacos y alta presión. Cuando fallan, tiene uno que empezar tratamiento de diálisis o someterse a un trasplanté de riñón. ¿Cómo pueden proteger sus riñones? Beber 8-10 vasos de agua al día. Reducir la ingestión de sal, sal puede apretarlos. Evitar café, chocolate, azúcar y estimulantes. Reducir el jugo de frutas pasteurizada, excepto jugo de arándano sin endulzar. Comer alimentos de fortalecimiento de riñón: o Soya y frijoles o Moras, fresas, arándanos o Verduras de mar: algas, musgo irlandés, wakame o Frutas secas: nueces, castañaso Mariscos: Bagre, cangrejo, mejillones. ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ MD, practices internal medicine in Lubbock at Premier Healthcare Center 1902 50th Street, (806) 687.6336.
Be Family Wise
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. LUBBOCK AREA AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP Meeting is the second Tuesday night of each month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. All amputees, family members, and friends are welcome to attend. For more information for meeting locations and/or questions call 806-281-7646 or 806-748-5870. 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 our website at www.lubbockparentconnection.org. FAITH BASED AA for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by the Lubbock Dream Center. Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 P.M. and Sundays from 7:00-8:00 P.M. For more info call 806-793.3336. General office hours are Mon. thru Thurs. from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
March 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 3
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Education/ Educación Education & Scholarship Update RAIDERS ROJOS CHAPTER MEETING will be held on March 6th at 11:30 a.m., at the Merket Alumni Center. Please RSVP by March 3rd to Jessie Mendoza, at 788-2810.
Happy Girl Scout Week LULAC YOUNG ADULTS: Some of the members of the student LULAC group proudly represented the college division.
March 9th thru March 13th!
he list of Girl Scout T alumnae includes many successful women
in many different fields. Latino Lubbock Magazine's own Publisher, Christy Martinez-Garcia, and, Asst. Editor, Amaris Garcia, are proud Girl Scout alumnae who take pride in their past involvement as Girl Scouts. Christy also served as a leader. "My parents gave me my values, and Girl Scouts allowed me to apply those to the world," said MartinezGarcia, urging young Latinas to consider joining a troop. OMEGA DELTA PHI: The students volunteered at the Annual Pancake Festival helping with popcorn sales, syrup refills, and flipping pancakes.
GIRL SCOUT ADULT Opportunities. Become an Event Volunteers, Assistant Leaders, Service Unit Manager, Girl Scout Coach, Troop Organizer, Service Unit Treasurer, Recruiters, mentor. For more info, call 806.589-5947.
State rolls-out TSDS to
better manage student performance BY ELIZABETH PITTS FOR LATINO LUBBOCK
ichael Williams, commisM sioner of the Texas Education Agency, visited J.T Hutchin-
KAPPA DELTA CHI: The ladies took time from their volunteering duties at the Annual Pancake Festival, to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine.
TROOP & VOLUNTEER INFO GIRL SCOUTS Troop 6073 meets weekly at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 3200 Amherst at 6 pm, weekly on Wednesdays. This troop is focusing on the My Promise My Faith curriculum. The membership dues are $15.
son Middle School on Feb. 19 for a press conference announcing the statewide launch of the Texas Student Data System (TSDS). The new system, will allow teachers and school administrators to track individual students’ progress by keeping their grades, attendance, and achievements all in one place. Lubbock ISD was the first district to participate in the program. Williams said the TSDS is important because it will help teachers save time; time that now can be used towards teaching and helping students.
For parents worried about their child’s security, Williams assured that the TSDS was safe. Williams said the program was designed so that individuals who should not have access do not get access, and that he feels quite strongly that the system is secure. Williams said the TSDS was funded by a private grant and two federal grants, and that the hope was that the Texas Legislature will feel committed to continuing the project. The announcement was made in Lubbock because of LISD’s involvement at the beginning of the project. According to Williams, the Education Agency wanted to go back to the people and place that helped start it all.
Students urged to participate in President Poster Contest uring the 2013-14 academic will present three D year, Humanities Texas will first-place prizes hold a contest for students to design of $500, two sec-
their own President's Vision posters. As with our posters, each student poster should identify the “vision” of a U.S. president and use explanatory text and primary sources to illustrate how the president pursued his vision during his term(s). Students may select any U.S. presiSHPE: Members of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) assisted at dent and present their own interprethe Pancake festival and served up toppings. tation of that president's vision. Ten winning posters will be selected from the middle school catNeed ADVERTISING? egory (grades 6-8), and ten winning posters will be selected from the high school category (grades 9-12). In each category, Humanities Texas
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ond-place prizes of $250, and five third-place prizes of $100. Eligibility: Any Texas student in grade 6-12 may enter the competition. For more information, and complete contest guidelines, visit us online at www.presidentsvision.org/contest Paper-based posters must be postmarked by Friday, March 7, 2014.
Latino Lubbock Magazine Is A Proud Advocate of Higher Education
SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It probably is, as it lists thousands of scholarships. Fastweb allows you to identify favorites to work on, and it has direct links to the scholarship sites. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource. AAUW SCHOLARSHIP The Association of University Women Educational Foundation Apply at www.aauw.org ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANTS (ACG) U.S Department of Education Apply at www2.ed.gov/programs/ smart/index.html NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION, Inc. (NSNA) Breakthrough To Nursing Scholarships For Ethnic Apply online at www.nsna.org BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Buick Achievers for Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study Apply online at www.buickachievers.com $30K MASTER’S-LEVEL, GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS through The Rotary Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded to fund post-baccalaureate study at an accredited university located outside the United States & its territories in a country where Rotary has a presence so that a Rotary host club can be arranged. Apply online at www. Rotary.org/en/grants HACU NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is accepting online applications for its Scholarship Program. More than $100,000 will be awarded to eligible students. Application Deadline: Jan 01, 3000 Apply online: www.hacu.net/hacu/ Scholarships.asp HSF/ GENERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Application Deadline: Jan 01, 3000. Apply online at: www.hsf.net/innercontent. aspx?id=460 GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career. Application Deadline: Jan 01, 3000 Apply Online: http://www.gmsp.org/ publicweb/aboutus.aspx at 's E Kid E E ys e s da has FR e Tu purc e)
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Youth Opportunities BILINGUAL READING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN of All Ages will be held March 1, Patterson Library, 1836 Parkway Drive; and March 8, at Godeke Library, at 6707 Slide Road. All sessions will start at 10 am. All are welcome. PROGRAMA DE LECTURA BILINGÜE PARA NIÑOS de todas las edades, se llevará a cabo el 1 de marzo Patterson Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, y 8 de marzo, a Godeke Biblioteca, en 6707 Slide Road. Todas las sesiones comenzarán a las 10 a.m. Todos bienvenidos. YOUTH JOB FAIR The Lubbock Area Youth Job Fair, will be held on Tues., March 18, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, located at 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Youth seeking full, part-time or summer employment, ages 16 to 21, are invited. BEGINNING GUITAR LESSONS March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 6-7 p.m., Ages 10+, Intermediate Guitar Lessons, 7-8 p.m., Ages 10+, Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave, 806.775.3562. READY TO READ March 1 and 15 and 29, from 1-2 pm. Join us for a read-aloud with guest readers. There will be snacks and free books, courtesy of East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood. Ages 0 to 5. SHARE A BOOK March 18, from 6-7 pm. at Patterson Library. This month, "Under the Sea" theme. We will have stories about underwater creatures, and a craft. Every child will receive a book to take home, courtesy of Literacy Lubbock. All Ages. SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS at Patterson Library - March 17,18,19,20, from 2-3 pm. Spring Break theme "Harness the Wind". Each day will have a new, wind-related craft! All Ages. MICRO SCIENTISTS, March 8, 10 am12 pm, Ages 3-5, $ 15, Hodges Community Center. AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME, March 22, 10 am-12 pm, Ages 6-12, $15, Hodges Community Center. OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo
Mark Your Calendar 2014 LISD School Holidays
March 17-21 Spring Break April 9 Early Dismissal / Half-day professional development April 11 Fifth six weeks ends April 14 Sixth six weeks begins April 18 Staff and student holiday / Weather make-up day 2 April 21 Professional development / Student holiday Weather make-up day 1 May 26 Memorial Day Holiday May 29-30 Early dismissal / Exam Days May 30 End of sixth six weeks, end of semester May 30 High School Graduation May 31 High School Graduation
March 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 3
he Tiger Pit at Frenship High T School erupted with cheers in the final minutes of the last game
of the season as a duo of dedicated managers stepped foot on the court for the first time ever. Andrew and Matthew Reyna have been managers for Frenship's freshman basketball team all season, but, for one special game, their roles were reversed. The brothers did more than just run a few plays though, they sank five 3-pointers in a matter of minutes leaving the stands in a frenzy of elated pride. But this year didn't start so easy. The twins lost their father in December and just weeks later, their uncle. Shannon Beeles, the boy's coach, said he's amazed at the heart of the duo.
"I want to say they lost (their dad) on a Monday," Beele said, "and we had a game Tuesday. They showed up for the game. We said guys you don't have to be here. Be home with your family. And they said no, coach, we need to be here with our other fam- CHAMPIONS: Warrior boxers came on the 'Latino Lubbock Update' segment, on KLBK's Trends and Friends (Thurs. at 5 p.m.), to announce the Texas State Regional ily." But the Reyna Golden Gloves, which featured the top boxers in West Texas! brothers say that there is no other place they find comfort than the basketball court. "We know that he was watching in heaven and he was really excited for us," Andrew said. Both say that while the lessons of life can sometimes be messy, the bounce back is more important than when you fall. "He (our dad) taught me that no matter what hard situation you may be in, you should always just continue to be yourself and do what you love." Matthew said.
LHS student makes history with spot in first all-state mariachi h a l i a of three violinists and 13 members T R a m o s selected for the mariachi band, which of Lubbock will host its clinic and concert April High School has made history by earning a spot in the first-ever Mariachi AllState Program in Texas. Ramos, a senior, was one
LOS MARIACHIS: The Texas Tech Mariachi Los Matadores, and Lubbock High School Mariachi de Oro, performed together for a community concert that showcased the young talented students!
25-26 at Texas State University in San Marcos. Ramos submitted her audition recording in mid-January. Thalia is the daughter of Rene and Gracie Ramos. She aspires to attend college and major in pre-med, as well as continue her musical studies. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!
Rios places second in state wrestling championship
stacado High School senior JoE seph Rios competed at the Texas Wrestling State Championships in
Garland. He placed 2nd in his weight division and finished as an All-State Wrestler. Joseph Rios is the highest placing wrestler at State in Estacado history. Rios aspires to attend college and hopes to receive scholarships for his athletic and academic achievements.
He is coached by Bob Romero, who serves as the Estacado boys wrestling coach. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine!
Hernandez advances to state HOSA competition i c t o r i a tacado High School. She competed V H e r - in the job seeking/interviewing catnandez has egory at regionals and qualified for
CHOIR STATE QUALIFIERS: Three members of the Estacado Choir qualified for State Solo & Ensemble. Jasmine Manzay, Jelani Ashley and Melina Bustamante all
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advanced to State. guin Plunge! Meet a loveable "waddle" or group of African Rock Penguins up close and HOSA State. Victoria aspires to attend college personal, March 1st through June 15th, 2014, at the Science Spectrum. She is a mem- and major in pre-med. ber of the Way to go from Latino Lubbock HOSA-Future Magazine! Health Providers and the medical program at EsCopyright 2014 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.
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BY ELIZABETH PITTS FOR LATINO LUBBOCK
he Hispanic AssoT ciation of Women (HAW) has reached its
30-year mark and have continued to stay committed to investing time and raising scholarship funds to help further the education and improve the lives of Hispanic women in the Lubbock area. The organization was founded in 1983 by Esther Sepeda and Tavita Dorow. The purpose of the organization is to promote educational opportunities for women, empower women, and resolve problems and barriers encountered by Hispanics, according to HAW’s website. One of the founders of HAW, Tavita Dorow, said she started the organization after moving from a Navajo reservation to Lubbock in 1978. She had not been in a community with a strong presence of Latino women before, and she was inspired by their struggles. “Hispanic women were still struggling with being single parents, not having jobs, and were considered to not be as strong as TAVITA DOROW FOUNDER men,” Dorow said. “Primarily, it was for women to get together and talk about these issues.” Dorow said the organization
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helped give her confidence, and launched her into many years of community service. Today, HAW hopes to continue this tradition by inspiring young Hispanic women in Lubbock and giving them an education. Esther Peña, current president of HAW, said the organization was established because of a need in the community for Hispanic representation, and that of women. “You just didn’t see that and we have a lot to offer,” Peña said. “And we felt that we were not being given that place and so they felt that by creating an organization and bringing women together that they would be able to be a good support system for each other.” “One of the main missions of the Hispanic Association of Women is to promote education,” said Esther Peña current HAW presidents. “We want our young ladies and ladies of all ages to know education is very important to someone’s success,” she said. HAW gives out scholarships every year to young Hispanic women in the community. Peña said the organization strives to give out at least $20,000 a year, with each individual scholarship totaling $1,000. The scholarship recipients are picked by a blind committee, and half of the scholarships go to graduating seniors, and half go to
women already enrolled in college. The money usually comes from sponsors, but now, HAW is looking to expand how much they give back to the community. “It’s up to us how we want to manage it,” Peña said. “Hopefully the more we grow that money, it’s to be able to give out more money to help towards education and to give back to the community.” March is Women’s H i s t o r y Month, and the month’s celebration of women’s’ achievements, advancements, and sisterhood can be found every day with ESTHER SEPEDA FOUNDER the women of HAW. Tavita Dorrow said the friendships she made with HAW have been an important part of her life, both past and present. Today’s president has a similar view. “I have been able to really create some wonderful relationships with other Hispanic women throughout the c o m m u n i t y,” Peña said. “This organization is just a great support: s p i r i t u a l l y, e m o t i o n a l l y, and so many different areas, and I feel that it is a group of women that can come together and I know that they care about me. And we strive to support each other, not tear each other apart; be happy for each other, for our successes, and when things go bad we are there for each other.”
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Sisters credit faith, family support, for educational success BY BRYAN NAVARETTE FOR LATINO LUBBOCK
aith can inspire individuals to do many things. Couple that F with a strong family bond, and, the achievements are endless. Gloria Calderon, PhD, is a recent Texas Tech graduate in curriculum instruction with an emphasis in bilingual education. She said family and faith have played a major role in her life and education. Growing up her family was treated differently from other students, she said, and were put in lower level classes because of their ethnicity. One day, an educator stood up for her and insisted she be placed in advanced classes, Calderon said, and this opportunity drove her to her future career. “I wanted to make sure that all kids are treated the same, that we are all treated fairly,” Calderon said, “regardless of who we are, what our skin color is or where we come from.” Calderon pursed a career in education, starting as a teaching assistant, and working her way through school and multiple educationbased positions with the help of fellow faculty. With a strong religious background, Calderon said that she believes she was meant to help others, and with education she could do so. “I just wanted to make sure that every child had the same opportunities to get a good education,” said Calderon who also assists as a part time church secretary at St. Patrick's Church. Calderon said she is not the only one in her family with a calling in education. Ana Torres, sister to Calderon
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and PhD, is also a Tech graduate in curriculum and instruction with emphasis in bilingual education and English as a second language (ESL). She currently works with Tech Teach, a teacher preparation program, to help teachers to better educate students. Torres said the program helps future teachers to be patient, understanding and more equipped to teach a variety of students. She, like her sister, was influenced by personal experience and a want to help others, brought on by her faith, Torres said, to pursue a career in education. With her families support and knowledge she was able to do so. The family keeps in touch and interacts with each other, Torres said, whether it be Sunday get-togethers or getting together to perform in their Christian music group. Aside from Torres, Calderon said she has multiple close family members that work at different education positions. Their family has been put to the test, Calderon said, and remains strong. No matter the obstacle, Calderon said her families faith has kept them close and strong, and it will continue to do so.
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DOLORES HUERTA American Woman, labor leader and civil rights activist
olores Clara Fernandez HuerD ta is a labor leader and civil rights activist who, along with
César Chávez, co-founded the National Farmworkers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers (UFW). Huerta has received numerous awards for her community service and advocacy for workers', immigrants', and womens' rights, including the Eugene V. Debs Foundation Outstanding American Award, the United States Presidential Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As a role model to many in the Latin community, Huerta is the subject of many corridos (ballads) and murals. Born on April 10, 1930, in the mining town of Dawson, New Mexico, Huerta was the daughter of Juan Fernandez - a miner, field/farm worker, union activist, and state assemblyman - and Alicia Chavez. Huerta was the couple's second child and only daughter; the couple divorced when Huerta was three years old. Chavez raised Huerta and her two brothers, in the central California farm worker community of Stockton, California. Huerta's mother was known for her kindness and compassion towards others and was active in community affairs, numerous civic organizations, and the church. She encouraged the cultural diversity that was a natural part of Huerta's upbringing in Stockton. Chavez was a businesswoman who owned a restaurant and a 70-room hotel where she welcomed low-wage workers and farm worker families for affordable prices and sometimes even for free. This prompted Huerta to think about civil rights. Huerta's community activism began when she was a student in Stockton High School. Huerta was active in numerous school clubs and was a majorette and a dedicated member of the Girl Scouts until the age of 18. Huerta attended college at the University of the Pacific's Stockton College (later to become San Joaquin Delta Community College), where she earned a provisional teaching credential.After teaching grammar school, Huerta left her job and began her lifelong crusade to correct economic injustice. "I couldn't tolerate seeing kids come to class hungry and needing shoes. I thought I could do more by organizing farm workers than by trying to teach their hungry children," she said. In 1955, Huerta co-founded the Stockton chapter of the Community Service Organization, (CSO) and in 1960 co-founded the Agricultural Workers Association which set up voter registration drives and pressed local governments for barrio improvements. In 1962, she co-founded the National Farm Workers Association March 2014, Vol. 8, Issue 3
with César Chávez, which would later become the United Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee. In 1966, she negotiated a contract between the UFWOC and Schenley Wine Company, marking the first time that farm workers were able to effectively bargain with an agricultural enterprise. Through her work with the CSO, Huerta met César Chávez, the Executive Director of the CSO. The two soon both realize the need to organize farm workers. In 1962, after the CSO turned down Chávez's request, as their president, to organize farm workers, Chávez and Huerta resigned from the CSO. With Chávez, she co-founded the National Farm Workers Association which would later merge with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to become the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee. Huerta's organizing skills were essential to the growth of this budding organization. In 1965, Huerta directed the UFW's national boycott during the Delano grape strike, taking the plight of the farm workers to the consumers. The boycott resulted in the entire California table grape industry signing a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Farm Workers in 1970. In addition to organizing she has been highly politically active, lobbying in favor of (and against) numerous California and federal laws. The laws that she supported included the following: 1960 bill to permit people to take the California driver's examination in Spanish 1962 legislation repealing the Bracero Program 1963 legislation to extend Aid to Families with Dependent Children to California farmworkers The 1975 California Agricultural Labor Relations Act As an advocate for farmworkers' rights, Huerta has been arrested twenty-two times for participating in non-violent civil disobedience activities and strikes. She remains active in progressive causes, and serves on the boards of People for the American Way, Consumer Federation of California, and Feminist Majority Foundation. On June 5, 1968, Huerta stood beside Robert F. Kennedy on a speaker's platform at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles as he delivered a victory statement to his political supporters shortly after winning the California Democratic presidential primary election. Only moments after the candidate finished his speech, Huerta was a safe distance behind Kennedy as he and five other people were wounded by gunfire inside the hotel's kitchen pantry. Only 15 minutes before the shooting, Huerta had walked through that pantry alongside the US Sena-
tor from New York while Kennedy was on his way to deliver his victory speech. Kennedy died from his gunshot wounds on June 6. In September 1988, in front of the St. Francis Hotel in Union Square, Huerta was severely beaten by San Francisco Police officers during a peaceful and lawful protest of the policies/platform of then-candidate for president George H.W. Bush. The baton-beating caused significant internal injuries to her torso, resulting in several broken ribs and necessitating the removal of her spleen in emergency surgery. Later, Huerta won a large judgment against the SFPD and the City of San Francisco, the proceeds of which were used for the benefit of farm workers. The assault is credited with starting yet another movement to change SFPD crowd control policies and the manner in which officer discipline is handled. Following a lengthy recovery she took a leave of absence from the union to focus on women’s rights. She traversed the country for two years encouraging Latinas to run for office. The campaign resulted in a significant increase in the number of women representatives at the local, state and federal levels. She also served as National Chair of the 21st Century Party founded in 1992 on the principles that women make up 52% of the party’s candidates and that officers must reflect the ethnic diversity of the nation. Huerta is president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, which she founded in 2002. The Dolores Huerta Foundation is a 501(c)(3) "community benefit organization that organizes at the grassroots level, engaging and developing natural leaders. DHF creates leadership opportunities for community organizing, leadership development, civic engagement, and policy advocacy in the following priority areas: health & environment, education & youth development, and economic development." Huerta has been married and divorced twice, and has eleven children. On July 27, 2011, she experienced the loss of her Richard Chávez, the brother of César Chávez, who she was in a romantic relationship with. Huerta and Chávez never married, but the couple had four children during their relationship. At 82, Huerta continues to work tirelessly developing leaders and advocating for the working poor, women and children. Publisher's Note: Dolores continues to be a friend, a role model, and a leader in the Latino community. Appropriately, I am glad to share her contributions in our issue honoring women during Women's History month. ¡Que viva Dolores Huerta! Copyright 2014 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.
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Anniversary/Wedding Announcements
Girl Scouts Celebrate Local Leader, Christy Martinez Garcia
irl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma G Plains is proud to announce this year’s honorees for the Wom-
Self, retired Executive Director of the Plainview Area United Way. The recipient of this award demonstrates exceptional understanding of themselves and their values and uses this knowledge in every way possible to help girls and women explore and discover themselves and their world. • Take Action Award: Dr. Gladys Whitten, Oral Surgeon and Owner of Caprock Oral Surgery. The recipient of this award serves our communities and advances the quality of life and opportunities so vital to the development of and support of women leadership. • Lifetime Achievement Award: Ada Rummel, Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors and a long-time advocate and supporter of Girl Scouts. The recipient of this award is an individual that has dedicated their life to serving in the interest and support of women leadership. Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Sponsorship opportunities are
still available, please contact Veronica Estrada Martinez at 806 -589-5948 for more information. Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains serves more than 22,000 girls and 8,000 adult volunteers in 81 counties from the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles to Fort Worth. The council has area offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Fort Worth, Lubbock and Wichita Falls. Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA is the leading authority on girls’ healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. For more information on how to join, volunteer, or donate to the Girl Scouts, call 800-582-7272 or visit www.gs-top.org.
Anniversary Eduardo & Maria Quirino, 53rd as of March 5th
Anniversary Raymond & Janie Flores, 52nd as of March 25,1961
Anniversary John & Linda Lopez, 50th as of March 30, 1963
Anniversary Alex and Delia Reyna 43rd as of March 2, 1970
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en of Distinction awards. These awards are given to women leaders in recognition of their leadership and service in the community. A luncheon will be held in their honor at the McInturff Conference Center, located at 602 Indiana Avenue, on Tuesday, April 1st from ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE: LULAC Council #263 members of Lubbock, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are Texas, hosted the 31st Annual Bring Out Your Best Awards Banquet. The Mission of the $40 per person and a table of 8 is League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational $500. Proceeds from the event help attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of Hispanics of the US. provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to Lubbock area girls. In honor of her leadership and service in the community, Christy Martinez Garcia will be recognized with the Connect Award. The recipient of this award demonstrates exceptional leadership in connecting with others to create solutions in our community and beyond to make the world a better place. Martinez Garcia will join the following honorees in this year’s Women of Distinction class: • Discover Award: Mary Anna BRING OUT YOUR BEST: LULAC #263 honored a couple of community members. Andrew Albares was named 2014 Young Entrepreneur; and Councilman Victor Hernandez, received the Community Leader award.
JOE CARRILLO SCHOLARSHIP VALENTINE'S DANCE: Following the death of an active member in the Hispanic community Joe Carrillo in 2006, the Knights of Columbus Council 8097 named a scholarship in his honor. Annually the Knights hold a Valentine’s dance with proceeds benefitting the scholarship fund. Pictured is the Carrillo family.
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MEXICAN DISHES AND SIDES, March 14, 10 am, Ages 50+ $5, Learn how to cook traditional Mexican dishes and sides. Pre-register by the Thursday before the class. Lubbock Senior Center. VOICES COALITION Starcare Specialty Health Care System is now operating “Lubbock County VOICES Community Coalition” an Anti-Drug Coalition composed of members from our own Community. To help in this effort or to become a Lubbock County VOICES Community Coalition member you can call (806) 766-0306 or 766-0307. BOOKS TO DONATE – Hale Center Library, 609 Main St Hale Center, TX 79041, (806) 839-2055, is closing. They have about 8,000 books to donate. Contact them directly if interested. 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.
tornado warning. There is no substitute for staying alert. Besides an obviously visible tornado, here are some things to look and listen for: Strong, persistent rotation in the cloud base. Whirling dust or debris on the ground under a cloud base -- tornadoes sometimes have no funnel! Hail or heavy rain followed by either dead calm or a fast, intense wind shift. Many tornadoes are wrapped in heavy precipitation and can’t be seen. Day or night - Loud, continuous roar or rumble, which doesn’t fade in a few seconds like thunder. Night - Small, bright, blue-green to white flashes at ground level near a thunderstorm (as opposed to silvery
3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER provides citizens with direct access to Non-Emergency City Services. Call takers are available 8 to 5 pm daily to answer citizen calls and direct the caller to the desired City Department All Emergency calls still need to go to 9-1-1. Certain Service Requests are available online on the Online Citizen Help Center found on the City of Lubbock website – www.ci.lubbock. tx.us or 311.mylubbock.us.
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Dear Tia Tita: In the past month my spouse and I have been asked to be padrinos for two quinceañeras. I think this is a wonderful celebration, but I have a problem having to pay to attend, and concerned how I was asked – by text, and by a letter. In my opinion, if they can’t afford a quinceañera, perhaps they shouldn’t have one. What’s your opinion? Mil gracias, Tu amiga, but not my pocket book’s
If you choose to have padrinos, consider very close family and friends. When asking for sponsors, do it by a personal visit from la quinceañera and parents - this is most appropriate. You can have padrinos for the traditional gifts. Godparents traditionally gift the rosary and Bible, or, they can present a medalla (Holy Medal). You can also have padrinos for the pastel (cake), the dress, the crown, la muneca (doll), bracelet or ring, earrings, as well as a remembrance photo album. Other possible accessories might be a gift pillow, which is seldom used Dear Amiga: today, and even high-heels. Beyond A quinceañera can be a big ex- that, the responsibility belongs to pense, and the price parents pay to parents and those who have offered introduce their daughter to society. to be involved. To the families, it is a special day, but one that should not burden the Submit your questions to Tia Tita at latifamily budget. More importantly, it nolubbock@suddenlink.net, or mail to should not burden that of extended the address on p. 3 family and friends.
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Kingdom (UK) use the term “spring forward” and “fall back” when they refer to the Daylight Saving Time (DST). TECH TERRACE UNIT NEIGHBOR- This is mainly due to the fact that HOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING DST occurs in the spring season and Last Thursday of each month, at 6 p.m. at JT ends in the fall (or autumn) season in Hutch cafeteria. the northern hemisphere, where the JACKSON NEIGHBORHOOD AS- United States (USA) is located. The term “to spring forward” reSOCIATION MEETING Meets monthly, the last Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in fers to when people set the clocks 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.
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one hour forward, marking the start of DST. It is a term that is easy to remember for many people. This is because the DST start date coincides with the spring season. It is the time of the year when the days begin to have longer hours of sunlight after the winter’s end, in addition DST, which brings forth an extra hour of daylight in the afternoons or evenings. This year daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March, March 9, 2014 and begins at 2 a.m. So don't forget to spring forward and change your clocks.
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Through March 10, 2014, residents can drop-off old phone books at any of the four permanent City of Lubbock drop-off locations: South Milwaukee - 7308 Milwaukee (73rd & Milwaukee, west of the Water ground storage reservoir) North Quaker - 4307 Adrian Street (N. Quaker & Adrian, north of the Water ground storage reservoir) Southside - 1631 84th Street (west of Avenue P)
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American Hero: First Cesar E. Chavez Movie Coming to Theaters
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HOMECOMING HONORS : Students at South Plains College selected Nathaniel Gonzalez of Lubbock and Megan Perez of Shallowater as Homecoming King and Queen. Gonzales, a business major, represented Student Government Association, and Perez, journalism major, represented the Press Club. The ceremony was conducted during halftime of the Lady Texans basketball game Monday (Feb. 10) against New Mexico Junior College at the Texan Dome. The Homecoming King and Queen contest was open to all student organizations, clubs and residence halls. (SPC Photo/Wes Underwood)
the birth of a modern American movement led by famed civil rights leader and labor organizer, Cesar Chavez. Torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to bringing dignity and justice to others, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle for the rights of farm workers. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the system. The film features Michael Peña in the title role of Cesar Chavez, the
Mexican-American labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, who fought for workers’ rights and became an icon in the Latino community after his death. The film is directed by Diego Luna, the Mexican actor best known for Y Tu Mamá También. Since Chavez means so much to Mexican-Americans, Luna says he was driven to learn about him following the birth of his son in the United States. Luna stresses that Chavez’s story is an American one. “I found out that no one has done a film about him and I don’t think it has been cel-
ebrated enough,” he said. “And I think it’s the right time to tell the story of Cesar Chavez.” The movie, featuring Rosario Dawson, America Ferrera and John Malkovich, has a $10 million budget and is distributed by Pantelion Films, a studio created by LionsGate and Televisa to produce more movies for Latino movie-goers. The studio worked closely with the Chavez family. “We feel this project is a platform to elevate this man, Cesar Chavez, to the pantheon of American heroes,” he said. “Chavez is a character who is American first and foremost. He spoke up, he wasn’t a victim. He spoke up for the rights not just of Latinos.” The film will debut at Movies 16 in Lubbock, likely in April.
forts in the U.S.-Mexican War, but that eventually failed and triggered a conservative revolt. As the war wound down, Juárez returned to Oaxaca as governor, advocated a protracted guerilla war against the United States, opposed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and refused to grant General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna asylum when his government collapsed. In 1853, the dictator returned to exact his revenge, and Juárez fled to New Orleans. He returned to Mexico in 1855, and became the nation’s president two years later. From 1857 to 1872, Juárez successfully defended his
gover n ment against Conservative opponents in the War of the Reform, and defended his nation against the Frenchback monarchists under Emperor Maxi m illia n I. He emerged as one of the truly great men of Mexican history, and died in office from a heart attack in 1872.
Benito Juárez day observed March 21st
nnually in Mexico, the nation A celebrates Benito Juárez's birthday on March 21st.
MARIACHI WORKSHOP & CONCERT : Jesus "Chuy" Guzman - a Grammy award winning mariachi musician and musical director for the famous Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, provided a mariachi workshop for Texas Tech's Mariachi Los Matadores, and Lubbock High School Mariachi de Oro students. In addition to the workshop, a special concert and meet and greet reception for Dr. Lauryn Salazar was held on the Texas Tech campus. (LLM Photo/Bryan Navarrete)
Juárez was an important Mexican liberal during the time of the U.S.-Mexican War, and emerged as one of the nation’s most important figures in the Nineteenth Century. A Zapotec Indian from Oaxaca, Juárez was born into a peasant family in 1806. By 1831, Juárez was a lawyer and an active liberal politician at the city and state level. When Valentín Gomez Farias became president of Mexico in 1846, Juárez went to Congress and supported a wave of liberal reforms designed to bolster Mexico’s ef-
George Lopez returns to TV as ‘Saint George’ e o r g e George Lopez as none other than during the shows first 10 episodes, G L o p e z George Lopez, a recently divorced FX will then order an additional 90 couldn’t stay working man balancing a new busi- episodes.
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away from TV for too long. He’ll soon make his return to a television near you, as the leading man in the new FX original series
ness venture, culture clashes with his “gringa” ex-wife (Justified’s Jenn Lyon), and his domineering Mexican-American mamá (In the Heights’ Olga Merediz). Lopez, who starred on his selftitled ABC sitcom George Lopez and enjoyed a five-year run and later dabbled in late night TV with Lopez Tonight on TBS, has been “Saint George”. off the air since 2011. The half-hour comedy that will If Saint George charms viewers premiere March 6 at 9 p.m. ET. stars and the series’ ratings fare well
Oh yeah business venture, ex-wife and meddling mother aside George Lopez will also be teaching night school to “give back to the community”, superhero complex much? Yes, people! George Lopez trying to prove Hispanic men can do it all. His character is a family man and a school teacher and a philanthropist and successful businessman. “I’m excited about my new show, couldn’t think of a better group of
Memorial Ride
March Prayer A PRAYER FOR TODAY Heavenly Father, I come to You today choosing to believe Your promises. Fill me with Your faith and patience to press through to victory. I give You all the glory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Join Impressions CC and Los Carnales Y La Familia MC for a Memorial ride in Memory of Liandro “TOT” Garcia. April 26, 2014, at 6:30 pm On 66th and University, K-Mart parking lot Engines on and kick stands up at 7 pm, to ride around the Loop to Marsha Sharp Freeway, ending at 19th and Quaker A short memorial with family and friends will follow.
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20th Annual Viva Aztlan Festival Set
he 20th Annual Viva Aztlan T Festival, a festival featuring competing folkloric dance
the community with the Mexican and Mestizo culture through art and stage productions. groups and Mariachi conThe event will feature a cert designed to enrich the traditional folkloric dance community with Mexican group competition as well and Mestizo culture, will as a Mariachi concert and be held Friday, March 14 folkloric and Mariachi and on Saturday, March workshops by Mariachi 15, at the Lubbock MemoLos Arrieros de El Paso. rial Civic Center. Participants and enterThe Viva Aztlan Festival tainers travel to Lubbock began in 1993 and since then has for the Viva Aztlan Festival from continued its purpose of enriching various cities throughout Texas,
New Mexico, Oklahoma and Colorado. Pre-sale festival tickets may be purchased online at www.vivaztlanfestival.ezevent.com under the event name Viva Aztlan Festival, or regular-priced tickets may be purchased on the day of the event at the entrance doors. Pre-sale tickets are $10 for Friday, March 14 and $12 for Saturday, March 15. Regular tickets will be $10 for Friday and $12 for Saturday.
En Aquellos Dias….
engo dos hermanos que naciT eron en marzo. Cuando mi mama estaba embarazada con
mi hermano René, se vino un frio pero fuerte ese marzo. Callo nieve y mi papa y sus “compadres” no pudieron trabajar porque como trabajaban en el rancho, la tierra estaba cuajada. Pues se fueron a buscar liebres y se hallaron una pero se les fue y se metió entre una pipa del riego. Como eran tres amigos, uno le puso un costal de malva en la boca de la pipa, otro se paro en medio de la pipa para levantarla y mi papa se subió arriba del tanque de gasolina de los tractores para detener la pipa. No se fijaron que había líneas eléctricas y cuando le-
vantaron la pipa, pego en la línea. El golpe de eléctrico le pego a mi papa y lo aventó a la tierra y al miso tiempo el aventó la línea para un lado para que no le pegara a sus amigos. Cuando lo vieron, ellos creían que estaba muerto, solo que uno corrió a buscar auxilio (en esos días no había celulares y no teníamos teléfono en la casa) y de pasada llego a la casa de nosotros y le dijo a mi mama que la electricidad había matado a mi papa. Pues se lo llevaron al hospital y se alivió con la ayuda de Dios. Paso un mes y nació mi hermano René. A como iba creciendo René, siempre se espantaba con cualquier cosita. Cuando tenía unos 9 o 10 años, lo llevaron mis padres don
un sacerdote para que lo bendijera y le rezará oraciones porque siempre tenía mucho miedo. Parecía que todo iba estar bien, y René decía que las oraciones le ayudaron. Ese verano se vino otra tempestea de lluvia y se anuncio que había tornados en la tempestad. René de pronto se vino a mi mama y le dijo, “¡Mom, las oraciones ella no están trabajando porque tengo mucho miedo!” Ahora ya es hombre grande y se acuerda de ese día y nos reímos. Siempre a dicho, que todo fue por culpa del amigo de mi papa que asusto a mi mama cuando estaba embarazado con el.
around 5 am, drink my coffee, and listen to the news. As the school announcements were being said the lunch menu caught my eye. Pizza, turkey sandwiches, and various other food that
among us. I remembered Mom sending me to school with my tortilla and bean taco, or if I was lucky maybe some pan y bologna. At lunch you could always tell who the kids were that had tortillas for lunch. We would sit in the back with our brown sacks to cover up what we were eating. It was mainly the Mexicanos that this type of lunch, and I guess we were embarrassed that all we had to eat
tillas to the point that tortillas are a staple even in the Anglos menu. Who would have thought that tortillas would be craved by many?
POR DRA. COMFORT PRATT SIGMA DELTA PI, TEXAS TECH
También fundó el diario El Río de la Plata que usaba para expresar su descontento con la situación de los habitantes del campo. Su colección incluye Rasgos biográficos del general Ángel Peñaloza (1863), Vida del Chacho (1863), Los treinta y tres orientales (1867) e Instrucción del Estanciero (1881) y su obra maestra fue el Martín Fierro, considerado una obra maestra de la literatura gauchesca por su interpretación veraz del mundo del gaucho.
BIG GAME BLOW OUT: The employees of the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of the South Plains welcomed supporters who came to watch the 2014 Super Bowl and support CAC. Those in attendance enjoyed food, snacks, and soft drinks, as well as door prizes, raffles and had a chance to support the silent auction.
Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.
Pete's Barrio Memoir: Taco lunch tortillas. l i k e were being served. I started remem- was I t o bering when I was in school back Now everybody way up when the cave men were still walking wants to eat tor-
El Rinconcito Español
uestro autor del mes es el poeta N argentino José Rafael Hernández Pueyrredón. Nació en Perdriel, Argentina, en 1834 y falleció en Buenos Aires en 1886. Fue militar, periodista, político y poeta. Trabajó en Buenos Aires como empleado de comercio. Se unió al gobierno de la Confederación y participó activamente en algunas batallas. Tras retirarse del ejército, fue contratado como taquígrafo del Senado. Trabajó como periodista y publicó una serie de artículos en los diarios El Argentino y El Eco de Corrientes.
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Remembering Los San Patricios The Irishmen Who Died For Mexico he history of the T Saint Patrick’s Battalion, “The San
Patricios,” in the USMexican War, has placed the Irish as a revered race in Mexico; even to this day, a n Irish person in Mexico will be told a countless number of times about the famous ‘Irish Martyrs’ who defected from the US Army and gave their lives trying to save Mexico from U.S. aggression during the MexicanAmerican War of 1846-1848. A main reason for their hero status in Mexico is derived from their exemplary performance in the battlefield. The San Patricios ultimately suffered
severe casualties at the famous battle at Churubusco, which is considered the Waterloo for the Mexican Army in this war. Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, who also commanded the armed forces, stated afterwards that if he had commanded a few hundred more men like the San Patricios, Mexico would have won that illfamed battle. While the brave soldiers of Saint Patrick’s Battalion are not particularly well-known outside Mexico, it is clear that their god-like status in Mexico is enough to compensate for the attention they failed to receive in other countries. “Los Colorados” the redheaded
Irishmen who gave their lives in the struggle for Mexican sovereignty, have their Irish names on signs and are named after prominent places. Fore example, there’s “O’Brien City,” better known as Ciudad Obregon in the northern state of Sonora, named after Alvaro Obregon (1880-1928) who was a famous and admired Mexican soldier and statesman, and many more. Moreover, both groups share communal and family values, a common spirituality and love for poetry, art, music and dance and a history that forever ties these two cultures. ¡Que vivan los San Patricios! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
"Dios Y Tejas" - Texas History Month
BY HENRY RAY LOZADA
exas is rich in history and traT dition, we have very many heroes. Our history books are filled with them and Hollywood has immortalized them in countless movies. All over Texas, people will be honoring both their local heroes and State heroes. Our children from a very young age are taught history in their classrooms. Men like Davy Crockett, William Barret Travis and, James Bowie and Juan Seguin, along with many others deserve to be there. In fact on March 6th, the Heroes of the Alamo will be honored at 6:00 AM. The anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo will be celebrated with “Dawn at the Alamo”. There will be some floral arrangements presented, re-enactors will pay homage to those at the Alamo and some historical narratives will be read. Their sacrifices helped make Texas who she is today. It is said that
the Mexican-Tejanos under Captain Juan Seguin shouted “Dios Y Tejas” as Santa Anna’s army made their final assault. The Alamo and its Heroes will long be remembered and honored. But there are many others who also made sacrifices and are not so prominent in our History books. Have you ever heard about Capitan Domingo Ramon who led the first expedition into Texas in 1716? Their mission was to establish missions and a Spanish presence in Texas. Two years later in 1718, Ramon was followed by Governor Martin de Alarcon; his mission was to re-supply Ramon and his men. On May 1, 1718, the mission San Antonio de Valero was founded; this mission would later be known as "The Alamo.” As was custom a presidio named San Antonio de Bexar was founded four days later. The mission and presidio would be called the Villa de Bexar, and later be known as San Antonio.
There is another group of heroes that will also be recognized, in San Antonio. This will take place on March 9th at The San Fernando Cathedral. There are 56 men, women and children that will be honored. The Canary Islanders which consisted of 16 families that left their homes on March 27, 1730. They arrived at the Villa De Bexar on March 9, 1731, nearly a year later. They were sent there by the king of Spain, Philip V. Their mission was to found the first civil government in the State of Texas, the same form of government used today. I am proud to say that the first mayor of Texas was Juan Goraz Leal, my tenth Grandfather.
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Lent Fundraisers SHRIMP PEEL Knights of Columbus 12803 will host “Fat Tuesday on Saturday” on March 1st in Lubbock Saint Elizabeth Hanly Hall. Dinner at 6 pm, Dance at 8:30 p.m. All you can eat shrimp - $20/person. Tickets available after Masses, or call the church office: 762-5225. FAT SUNDAY FESTIVAL –Sunday Festival on Sunday, March 2, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Catholic Renewal Center, 4th and Toledo in Lubbock. Music and entertainment, food, fun for the entire family. For more information: Deacon Joe Morin-806-543-5686. FISH FRY – Every Friday during Lent beginning March 7-April 11. 4:30-7 p.m., Muleshoe Immaculate Conception Church, 805 Hickory, Muleshoe. Adults-$8, Children 6-10 years old-$5. Contact: 806-272-4167.
Celebrate March - the month of the Family
o you talk with your family? D Do you share meals together or participate in group activities? Start now and join Parents Step Ahead in promoting family union and preserving values by designating one night a week to spend with your family. Celebrate the Month of the Family by getting all family members together for weekly activities. Whether it is for 30 minutes or the whole day, take the time to enjoy and appreciate your family. Commit to family quality and quantity time. Make these activities a tradition that can be carried
CATHOLIC DAUGHTER'S ENCHILADA LUNCHEON Will be held March 7th, from 11 am to 2 pm, at St. Joseph's Church, 102 N. Ave. P. The dinner is $5 for abla con su familia? ¿Comadult plates,child's plate are $3, ice tea is included for dine-in only. Desserts will be sold parten comidas juntos? separately. ¿Participan en actividades de grupo?
on to future generations. Schools, community organizations and businesses can also get involved by developing a series of messages and activities that focus on family unity throughout the month of March. Visit the Parents Step Ahead website at http://www.parentsstepahead.org to see campaigns created to promote SAN RAMON VALENTINE'S DANCE: Volunteers took time from their duties at Month of the Family, get tips for the Valentine’s to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine. They had dancing, door prizes, desfamily fun and to view videos pro- serts and dinner. The dance proceeds will benefit church programs and activities. moting the importance of spending time with your family.
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LENTEN MEALS AT ST. PATRICK Catholic Church hall, located at 1603 Cherry Ave., will host Lenten meals March 7, 14, 21; and April 4 • Fish Fry - March 7, 11 am to 8 pm, sponsored by the Holy Name Society. All plates come with a drink. Dine-in meal includes dessert. For orders or information call Edward Salas 543-7377 or Delma Salinas 7811644. $8 catfish, $9 Salmon (After 5 p.m.) • Fish Fry - March 14,11am to 7pm, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #15876. Plates are $8 and include catfish, fries, coleslaw, tea and dessert. • Enchilada Dinner - March 21, 11am to 7 pm, sponsored by the Guadalupanas • Enchilada Dinner - April 4, 11am to 7 pm, sponsored by the Guadalupanas SPAGHETTI SUPPER - Holy Spirit Youth Group will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser Saturday, March 8, at 6 p.m. Tickets-$10/person. 98th & Frankford, Lubbock. Contact: Tiffany See- tiffany@holyspiritlubbock.org. ENCHILADA LUNCHEON by the St. Joseph Guadalupanas, will be held March 14th, from 11 am to 3 pm, at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 102 N. Ave. P. The dinner is $5 a plate, ice tea included for dine-in only. Desserts will be sold separately. ENCHILADA LUNCHEON by the St. Joseph family, will be held March 28th, and April 4th, from 11 am to 3 pm, at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 102 N. Ave. P. FISH FRY April 11 Provided by the, Knights of Columbus #8097, AT St. Joseph, church hall, 102 N. Ave P.
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and art education in the United States, Texas and Lubbock ISD. In celebration of Youth Art Month, student artwork from Lubbock ISD will be featured at three locations throughout the month of March. Student exhibits, grades 6-12, will be hanging at the Glassy Alley Gallery at 1940 Texas Avenue, grades K-12 will be on display at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) at 511 Avenue K, and grades K-5 will be on display at Central Office, 1628 19th Street. Students will be recog-
nized during the Blue Ribbon Exhibit and reception Tuesday, March 4, in the Firehouse Theater at LHUCA. The recognition for students from Quadrants 1 and 2 begins at 5:30 p.m. and the recognition for students from Quadrants 3 and 4 begins at 7 p.m. As each student is individually recognized, their artwork is displayed on a movie-sized projection screen. Lubbock ISD student artwork will also be on exhibit in two locations along the First Friday Art Trail on Friday, March 7; LHUCA and The Glassy Alley Gallery.
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Faith & Religion/Fe y religión
"Root of Our Faith" St. Joseph Church to mark 90 Year Anniversary with Celebrations
BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA
n April 24, 1924, Bishop JoO seph P. Lynch of Dallas purchased two lots on the corner of 1st
DADDY'S & KNIGHTS: Knights of Columbus Council #11807 Our Lady of Guadalupe held their first Father Daughter dance that encouraged bonding time, and a chance to demonstrate that daddy's are the real knights in shining armor.
LEVELLAND SAUSAGE FEST CHEFS: Saint Michael Church hosted the 29th annual festival. Pictured are the Knights of Columbus #4542 who take pride in preparing sausage for annual supporters.
Street and Avenue P, (then known as Blackstone Avenue) for the purpose of building a church to serve the Lubbock area. A "small frame church" was blessed by Bishop Lynch and dedicated to St. Joseph on December 12, 1924. This was the first Catholic Church in Lubbock. To mark the 90 year anniversary St. Joseph Church will hold several events centered around the Feast of St. Joseph, beginning March 19, 2014. "The history of Saint Joseph is made of a group of people who learned to overcome a society of prejudice and misunderstanding," said Father Martin Piña. "The parish has been a place of refuge in a city that created walls to keep Hispanics in their own side of the city," he said, explaining that Saint Joseph Church shows that it was more than a place of worship, but also where people implore the help of God in times of great need. Piña cited the May 11, 1970 tornado as an example where parishioners found inspiration and guidance by the pastors who contributed greatly to address the social issues that affected the community. "The church was there to comfort the people who experienced the furry of the tornado. Further, to lead in the recovery and aftermath of the tornado that completely changed the lives of the people who
live in the neighborhood. " O v e r the years the building has changed, he said, c i t i n g however that the church continues to be a place that provides courage and hope in the Jesus Christ. The Feast of Saint Joseph commemorates persons named similar to Joseph, as well as for religious institutes, schools and parishes bearing his name, and for carpenters. Appropriately, Piña said that the 90th Celebration fit with the observance, and ignites preparation for the centennial celebration, which will occur in the year 2024.
Church Bulletins RETIRO DE MUJERES #22 – “Renueva me Señor,” March 7-8, Catholic Renewal Center, Lubbock. Guest speakers: Father Joseph Palacios and Deacon Benny Brito. To register, call Lupita Martinez (806) 747-1320, Molly Ramos- 577-1733 or Adela Brito-799-4223. En español. “LOVE WAITS” RETREAT for Junior High and High school youth, March 8, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe, 52nd & Avenue L. Fee: Advance registration-$7, or $10 at door. Lunch included. For information: Deacon Jose Mora-806-7630710 or jmora@lubbockolg.org Speakers: Rocky Rhoades (for boys) and Mandy Erskine (for girls).
LENTEN RETREAT Saturday, March 8, 8:453:30. “Lent: The Road Less Traveled.” Sometimes Lent seems to lack the countdown-like excitement of Advent. Learn why Lent is so often “the road less traveled”– and how we might respond in ways that increase our appreciation for the most meaningful and revitalizing celebrations of our Catholic faith. Retreat includes talks, personal prayer, sharing, and opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. Presenters: Deacon Leroy 90th Anniversary Schedule: Behnke, Larry Holley, Msgr. Joseph James. ▪ Wed., March 19th - 7 pm – Feast of St. Suggested donation: $15. Lunch included. Joseph Mass with St. Joseph Matachines To register for a retreat, please call 806863-4904. (Open to Public - OTP) ▪ Thurs., March 20th - 6:30 to 10 pm – WOMEN'S CONFERENCE will be Prayer of Thanksgiving with Adoration of held March 15, 2014, from 12 to 4 pm at St. the Blessed Sacrament OTP Josephs Lubbock, located at 102 N. Ave ▪ Fri., March 21st, 7 pm – 12am (Midnight) P. Lunch is provided. FREE. For more info -90th Anniversary Dinner and Dance (For please call Sister Leonor at (806)765-9935. St. Joseph Parishioners only) ▪ Sat., March 22nd, 5 pm - Mass Celebra- SAUSAGE FESTIVAL - Holy Spirit Church will host the annual sausage festival tion of 90th Anniversary OTP ▪ Sun., March 23rd, 9 am Mass – Inside on Sunday, April 6, in the parish hall, 9821 OTP; 10:30 am Mass - Outside – Weather Frankford Avenue, Lubbock. Homemade Permitting OTP (These will be the only German sausage, grilled chicken, sauerMasses for March 23rd. Regular Mass kraut, green beans, pinto beans, potatoes, bread and desserts will be served from Schedule will commence April 5th) 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults/$8, Children 12 and younger/$5. Carry-outs will be available. A rock climbing wall and spider climber will entertain the kids. Fresh German or jalapeo sausage or frozen link sausage can be purGood Friday, April 18th, commem- chased for $5/pound before and during the orates the Passion and Death festival. Live and silent auction and raffles of our Lord Jesus Christ on will be held. Meal and raffle tickets ($5) can be purchased at the festival or in advance the Cross. Holy Saturday, April 19th, from the church office. For more information the final day of Lent, of Holy call 806-698-6400.
2014 Lent Calendar
ent is a time of preparation for L the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resur-
rection on Easter Sunday. It is a period of 40 days of repentance, with prayer, fasting and abstinence, and ConfesBROTHER KNIGHTS: Knights of Columbus Council from various councils gathered sion. Lent begins on Ash Wednesto support the annual Joe Carrillo Scholarship Valentine's Dance. day, 46 days before Easter Sunday, on March 5, 2014. Feast of Saint Patrick is Sunday, March 17. Followed by the Feast of Saint Joseph on Tuesday, March 19. The Annunciation of the Lord is March 25. Palm Sunday will be on Sunday, April 13th, commemorates the triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest on Holy Thursday and His Crucifixion on Good Friday. Holy Thursday is April 17th, and is the day on which Christ celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples, four days after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Only hours after the Last Supper, Judas would betray Christ in the GarVALENTINE FOR HUSBANDS AND WIVES AT PRIMERA IGLESIA den of Gethsemane, setting the stage BAUTISTA : Brother Rufus Martinez congratulated many of the couples that celebrat- for Christ's Crucifixion on Good ed their marriage, love for each other, and love for Christ. Friday.
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Week, and of the Easter Triduum. Easter Sunday, April 20, is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
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HELP FOR PRISON MINISTRY There’s a great need for Catechisms/YouCats for use in prison ministry. A call has come in for help purchasing 25 English and five Spanish YouCats. If you feel led to donate to this ministry, please contact Deacon Alfredo Franco- 325-692-0151 or 325-2608501. Books must be shipped from the factory to the Robertson Unit in Abilene. MASS IN SPANISH now 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 ahora 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
Memoriam/memorial Avery-Lee Henri Acuna-Gomez, 3, of Lubbock passed away on, Feb. 15, 2014. She is survived by her parents, Samantha Acuna and Eric Gomez; brother, Silas Hernandez; grandparents, Paula Gomez and Ernest and Rosalina Acuna; great-grandmothers, Virginia Acuna and Margarita Galvan; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Avery-Lee was preceded in death by one aunt, Enriquetta Gomez; great-grandfather, Eliverio Acuna; and two cousins, Jermia Ramirez and Jessie Ramirez, Jr. Pedro Pete Alcorte Sr., 75, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 17, 2014. He was born on May 13, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas, to Pedro and Celia Alcorte. Pedro married Dalia Rodriguez in Nov. 1969, in Lubbock. He was a self-employed mechanic and owned Alcorte Automotive for over 20 years. He was employed with the City of Lubbock for the Street Department where he retired on Feb. 22, 2001. Pedro was a member of Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. Pedro is survived by his wife, Dalia of 44 years; his children, Jimmy Alcorte , Linda Sierra, Sally Rodriguez, Rachel Flores (Carlos), Tony Alcorte (Debra), Omar Alcorte (Veronica), 28 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. He leaves behind several siblings. He was preceded in death by a son, Pete Alcorte Jr. (2005), and a sister, Sharon Barrientez.
Edna Ramos Atencio, 53, of Lubbock passed away on Jan. 29, 2014. She was born on Aug. 14, 1960, in Lubbock to Ruperto and Audelia Ramos. Edna married Peter Atencio in Aug. 1977 in Lubbock. Mrs. Atencio attended Lubbock High School; she graduated from the CNA program at Northern New Mexico Community College. Edna lived in Espanola for many years before returning to her home town. Edna is survived by her mother, Audelia Ramos; her sons, Roland Atencio and wife April of Espanola, N.M., Robert Randy Atencio and Melissa Morales of Lubbock. She also leaves behind four grandsons, Jose Manuel, Robert Dante, Nicholas Brandon, and Dylan Evan Atencio. Mrs. Atencio is also survived by two brothers, Tony Gaitan and Raul Ramos of Lubbock; five sisters, Peggy Almengor (Arturo) of Bakersfield, Calif., Evelyn Robles (Robert), Linda Ramos-Avila (Saul), Vangie Ramos (Benjamin), all of Lubbock, and Elsa Ramos of Denton. Preceding her in death are her father, Ruperto Ramos (1976), brother, Jesus Robert Ramos (2013), and a sister, Mary Ramos.
Rebecca Ruiz Caballero, 88, of Lubbock went to be with our Lord and the love of her life on Jan. 30, 2014. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on Nov. 21, 1925. She married Samuel B. Caballero, Sr. in May of 1943. She was a devoted housewife and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a faithful member of Templo Bautista of Slaton. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Those left to cherish her memory are sons: Jesus Caballero, Sr. of Lorenzo, Raul Caballero, Sr. and David Caballero, Sr., both of LubEven though I walk through the valley of bock, Lorenzo Caballero, Sr. of Wolfforth, the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ~ Samuel Caballero, Jr. of Brighton, Colo.; and Psalm 23:4 daughters, Marie Caballero of Slaton and Joanna Caballero of Lubbock. She had 28 George Z. Archu- grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and leta, 56, of Lubbock 25 great-great-grandchildren. passed away on Feb. 2, 2014. He was born on Guadalupe Maria Dec. 29, 1956, in RoMoreno Cantu, 84, swell, N.M. to George of Lubbock, passed and Esmera Archuleta. away on Feb. 1, 2014. He married Gloria ArLupe was born on Dechuleta. Mr. Archuleta cember 12, 1929 in San was a loving husband Benito, TX to Felix and who valued his wife unFrancisca Moreno. She conditionally and would do anything for his married Jesus Montalvo children. He taught his children the way of Cantu, Sr. on February life and that work was very important in life. 24, 1957. He preceded Also, George had many grandchildren who her in death in August of 2002, they had called him PoPo, and his grandkids bright- been married 43 years. She is survived by ened his day. George was loved by all and one brother, Juan Moreno of Corpus more. George is survived by sons, Agapito two sisters, Rosa Marroquin and PetraChristi; GonValero, Julius Lopez, and George Archuleta zales, both of San Benito; four sons, Jesse IV; and a son-in-law, Eliazar Guitron; his Cantu, Jr. (Sylvia), Mario Cantu and Bobby daughters, Julie Ann Espinosa, Roxanne Cantu (Marissa) and Arturo Cantu (Lydia); Valdez, Ashley Guitron. He also leaves be- four daughters, Diana Pina (Hector) and hind numerous grandchildren; his parents, Yolanda Janssen (Otto) and Dalia Suniga George and Esmera Archuleta; his brothers (Johnny) and Sylvia Suniga (Noe) ; three and sisters, Richard, Sally, Cindy, Corina step-sons, Armando Cantu, Sr. (Flora) , and Connie Archuleta. Fermin Cantu (Chom), Jesse Cantu, Jr. ; two step-daughters, Janie Rodriguez (Ralph) and Margie Gonzales (Ralph) ; 20 grandchilAlvina Mary Esdren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. cobar, 62, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 26, 2014. Alvina was born on March 30, 1951, Nelda Torres Orteto the parentage of Felix ga, of Lubbock, passed and Inez Herrera in Lubaway on Feb. 20, 2014. bock, Texas. She was a She was born on Feb. 4, homemaker and wonder1964, to Blas and Janie ful mother and grandmother. She resided in Post, Texas, for 27 Torres. She worked as years. Alvina was preceded in death by: her a legal secretary for parents, Felix and Inez Herrera; two sisters; over 25 years. She also and one brother. She leaves to cherish her worked for the State of memories: two daughters, Michelle Valdez Texas Department of Huand Sarah Escobar; sons, Danny Herrera, man Services. Nelda married Ray Torres Enrique Enriquez Jr., Adam Escobar, and on Aug. 14, 2004. She is survived by her Angel Duran; sisters, Elvira Quintero, Gloria husband, Ray; her beloved son, John Paul Herrera, and Maria Garza; brothers, Pablo Ortega; and her mother, Janie Torres. She is Herrera, Jesse Herrera, Fred Herrera, Felix also survived by her siblings, Rosie Alvarez, Herrera, Joe Herrera, and Ricky Herrera; 24 Irene Montoya, Blas Torres Jr., Patsy Castro, grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and Grace Cardenas, George Torres, Cookie Ara host of nieces, nephews, other relatives mendarez, Jerry Torres, and Tommy Torres. and friends.
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Ester Cazares, 82, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 26, 2014. She was born on Sept. 10, 1931, in Maxwell, Texas, to the late Pedro and Julia Garcia. She married Jose Salinas Cazares Jr. in 1948 in Tahoka; he preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1995. Ester was a homemaker; she loved to sew and cook for her family. She enjoyed working on her yard and spending time with her family. She was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by a son, Ramiro Cazares; two daughters, Luisa Salinas, and Andrea Cazares. Survivors include three sons, Ruben (Mary) Cazares of San Antonio, Ramiro (Rosa) Cazares of Abilene, and Jose Cazares III of Lubbock; four daughters, Martha (Gilbert) Garcia, Dora (Rudy) Paderez, and Elva Vasquez, all of Lubbock, and Rosa Maldonado of Abilene; a brother, Ascencion Garcia of San Marcos; 24 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. Diana Richardson Chapa passed away on Feb. 16, 2014. She was born on July 2, 1948, to Tomas and Maria Richardson. She served in the U.S. Air Force, being honorably discharged in 1975, and was a member of the American G.I. Forum. Diana married Frank Chapa II in Aug. 1972 in Slaton, Texas. She is survived by her children: a daughter, Christina Ramos and husband Rick; and a son, Frank Chapa III and wife Debra. Survivors also include her sisters, Kathryn and Cecilia Richardson; and a brother, Tom of Lubbock. She also leaves behind numerous loved ones. Diana was loved, cherished and admired by her grandchildren, Pristina Ramos, Mariah Ramos and Frankie-Rose Chapa. She will be missed. She was preceded in death by both parents, Tomas and Maria Richardson; and one sister, Kathryn Jean. Neftali DeLeon, 85, passed away on Feb. 11, 2014. He was born March 15, 1928, in Harlingen to Alfonso and Maria DeLeon. He owned and operated DeLeon Master Framing Construction in Fort Worth for many years. Neftali was preceded in death by parents; grandson, Jayson Henry; great-grandson, Adam Jordan DeLeon; four sisters; and one brother. Survivors include: daughter, Mary Crawford and husband Scott; daughter, Sobeidali Henry; son, Edward DeLeon and wife Dora; daughter, Melinda Puente and husband Rudy; ten grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Samuel Ernesto Martinez, 67, of Lubbock passed away on Jan. 29, 2014. He was born and raised in Littlefield and Lubbock, Texas. He was a Lubbock High School graduate and attended Lubbock Christian College prior to employment at Texas Instruments and X-Fab Texas. Sam was an avid train enthusiast, trivia buff, and a devoted Red Raider Fan. He enjoyed landscape photography, ornithology, and classic rock music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Severiano and Vicenta Martinez. Loved ones include his siblings, Daniel Martinez, MD, Dolores Grunauer, Esther Martinez, Irene and Vincent DiFilippo; nieces, Olivia Martinez and Angel Bonilla; nephew, Dominic Grunauer; and devoted friend, Vi McLaughlin.
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Tony P. Maldonado, 63, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 23, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 5, 1950 in Slaton to Felix and Pauline Maldonado. He married Elva Banda on July 25, 1983 in Lubbock. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Lubbock, where he served as a member of the Knights of Columbus #11807. He retired from Dynamic Foods where he was a longtime Receiving Clerk. He is survived by his wife, Elva Maldonado; three daughters, Felisha R. and Laura A Maldonado of Lubbock and Lisa Benavides of Slaton; mother, Pauline P. Maldonado of Round Rock, TX; three sisters, Elvira Alvarez, Eva Valdez, and Nancy Lasher and husband John of Round Rock, TX.; three brothers, Pete Maldonado and wife Sonia, Abel Maldonado of Round Rock, TX, and Pete Luna of Lovelady, TX; and three grandchildren, Shalisa, Italia and Zereddy Benavides. He was preceded in death by his father, Felix; two brothers, Elias and Gilbert Maldonado; and two sisters, Gloria and Maria Maldonado. Alfredo Garcia, 92, of Lubbock, passed away on Jan. 28, 2014. Alfredo was born on Aug. 12, 1921, to the parentage of Daniel and Vsidra Ramirez Garcia in Quendaro Michoacan, Mexico. In 1941 he relocated to California and lived there for 70 years. Alfredo was preceded in death by: his parents, Daniel and Vsidra Garcia; grandparents, Pablo Garcia and Senona Oliver; his sister, Celia Corea; and one son, Jose Garcia. He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughters, Maricela and Celia; sons, Alfredo Garcia, Ramiro Garcia, Carlos Garcia and Humberto Garcia; a brother, Luis R. Garcia Jr.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Manuel Ramos Marin Sr., 94, of Lubbock passed away on Feb. 1, 2014, at Lakeside Rehabilitation. He was born on Nov. 4, 1919, in Floresville, Texas, to Jesus Marin and Lina Ramos. In 1938 he married the love of his life, Maria de Jesus Rangel, in Floresville, Texas. They relocated to Lubbock, where he worked for WB Abbott Construction until retirement. Mr. Marin's favorite hobbies were baseball, fishing, hunting, music, gardening, and wrestling; he was an excellent craftsman, and he could build anything. He is survived by Martha Perez (the late Manuel), Juan Marin (Helen), Joe Marin (Barbara), Gloria Gatica (Paul), Manuel Marin Jr. (Rebecca), Enrique Marin (Rosa), Lorenzo Marin (Cruz), Antonio Marin (Georgia), Olga Martinez (Arthur), Veronica Rodriguez (Tim); 46 grandchildren; 94 greatgrandchildren; and 27 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; a daughter, Simona Vargas; a son, Jesse Marin; daughter-in-law, Beatrice Marin; granddaughters, Melissa and Julie Marin; brothers, Geronimo, Lorenzo, Antonio, Prudencio and Eustacio; sisters, Juanita, Andrea, Ramona and Maria.
Ponciano Mendoza III, 46, passed away, Feb. 11, 2014. Ponciano was born July 7, 1967, in Lubbock to Ponciano Jr. and Helen Mendoza. He graduated from Lubbock High and worked as a custodian at UMC. He was a member at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with family and watching the Houston Texans. He is survived by his parents, Ponciano and Helen Mendoza Jr. of Lubbock; one daughter, Mariah Rivera Mendoza of Lubbock.
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In Loving Memory Veronica Vara-Briones March 14, 1971 to Jan. 20, 2014 Beloved, as your birthday approaches, we celebrate you and the selfless life you lived. You were always caring for those around you, and trying to help everyone be their best self. The past several weeks have been so difficult for all of us. There isn't a moment that goes by, that your absence isn't evident. We love and miss you always. We will cherish the love you so graciously gave us, and your memory is forever alive in our hearts. We are attempting to move forward, reluctantly at times, knowing this was your wish. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who has supported us during this difficult time. Please know that the phone calls, texts, flowers, hugs, & prayers have not gone unnoticed. We appreciate them all. We ask that you continue to pray for our families as we try to learn how to live life without her. It is painful, challenging, and difficult every day. However, we know that God will be the one to see us through it all. Sincerely, The Briones and Vara Families Memorial Jesse Martinez Oct. 6, 1961 - Feb. 21, 1988 To our beloved son Jesse, It's been 26 years since you went to be in Heaven with our Lord. You live in our hearts and we look forward to the day we will share eternity in our reunion. Love, Mom and Dad
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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ Children's Advocacy Center Big Game Blowout 2014
Taking a quick picture during halftime!
Enjoying some Superbowl food as they watch the game.
Say cheese! The kids enjoy the Science Spectrum museum as their families watch the game.
Showing off their jerseys and supporting their teams with family and friends.
YWCA Father Daughter Dance 2014 - Part I
Jasyne Vasquez and Jase Vaquez were all smiles at the event.
Abe Salas and Kenley Salas dance along with other fathers and daughters.
Arnolfo Vasquez and Faith Trevino spending some quality time at the dance.
Makayla Garcia and Cruz Garcia taking a moment to rest before they get back on the dance floor.
St. Michael's Sausage Festival in Levelland, TX - Part I
Linda Lopez, Linda Gonzalez, Bernadine Mendez catch up after enjoying some of the sausage.
Smiling for the camera after they finish their meal.
Jarred Lozada and Waiki Orveolos serving up some of the delicious food.
The Ruiz family enjoys their food at the annual festival.
Ready to enjoy some father daughter dancing.
Kristen Rocha, Bryan Madrid, and Deja Madrid enjoying the festivities.
KOC Father Daughter Dance - Part I
Jasmine Luna, Pedro Luna, and Coral Luna smile for the camera.
Kalie Santiago, TJ Santiago, and Alma Santiago have a picture perfect moment.
Visit our website at www.latinolubbock.net to view all of the photos from each event! Latino Lubbock Magazine's mission: "Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity, professionalism, cultural understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that they can take pride in; and, the community a tool for better understanding and for dialogue."
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HAW Winter Gala - Great Gatsby 2014
Rosa and Julio Llanas smile for the camera after they get off the dance floor.
Enjoying the Gatsby themed evening and looking stylish that was what the Constancio's achieved.
The Galvans dressed up and ready to dance the night away.
Friends and family members attended the annual Winter Gala.
2-1-1 Day 2014
Browsing through the different booths and learning more about other programs.
Amerigroup and Children's Connections Inc. representatives smiled for the camera.
Ladies from Methodist Children's Home distributing information.
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The public was invited to learn more about the programs and resources 2-1-1 provides.
Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament - Lubbock Warriors
The announcers take a moment from being on the microphone to take a picture.
Lubbock Warriors supporters and coaches cheered on the boxers.
Posing for the camera as they show they are boxing ready.
Family's came together to watch the boxing matches.
YWCA Mother Son Dance 2014 - Part I
The mother son duo enjoying the festivities.
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Stepping off the dance floor to smile for the camera.
Suited up and ready to show off his dance moves with his mom.
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Mothers and sons enjoying the company.
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Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ Joe Carrillo Scholarship Valentine's Dance 2014
Edward & Mary Quirino pausing from conversation to smile for the camera.
Many friends came out to support Lilly Carrillo and her family, to raise money and have a good time at the annual dance.
Couples came to enjoy the festivities, and took time to pose for Latino Lubbock Magazine.
The event was fun as was displayed by the smiles of the attendees as they got off of the dance floor.
LULAC "Bring Out Your Best" Banquet 2014
Stella Ferrar poses with friend Daniel Sanchez at the annual banquet.
Two generations of Esquivels enjoyed the annual event.
Judge Nancy Bosquez of Amarillo, and Abel Bosquez - candidate for State Representative, joined the Lubbock council.
Robert Lugo poses with his daughter Cindy.
Friends had their dancing shoes on and ready to enjoy their night.
Celebrating a night filled with love and dancing.
Making the night a family affair.
Latino Lubbock Magazine interns - Nick Muniz, and Elizabeth Pitts.
A music pachanga with a Grammy award winning musician!
From one photographer to another, say CHEESE! Sara Escobedo, poses with Christy MartinezGarcia.
San Ramon Valentine's Dance 2014 - Part I
PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE
Celebrating the day of love with loved ones.
AquĂ y Alla
Christy Martinez-Garcia and Frank Garcia say their farewells to Dr. Alice White at her farewell brunch.
Visit our website at www.latinolubbock.net to view all of the photos from each event! Latino Lubbock Magazine's mission: "Provide Lubbock news from a Latino perspective for the emerging voice of Lubbock with objectivity, professionalism, cultural understanding, and accuracy; and, give Latinos a publication by, about, and for them that they can take pride in; and, the community a tool for better understanding and for dialogue."
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LHUCA Art Reception
Artist Joey Martinez and Louise Underwood talked art.
Dr. Idris Traylor greeted his friend Christy MartinezGarcia, publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine.
Frank Garcia gathers with some art enthusiasts.
Enjoying conversation and art with friends.
St. Patrick's CYO Valentine's Dance
Octavia Jackson, Kim Flores, and Christopher Melgoza.
Maria Contreras and Jaime Medrano pose for the camera.
Damian Jackson and Isaiah Melgoza smiling big for the camera.
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Delena Melgoza, Audrie Melgoza, Brittany Garcia, and Laura Nieres.
Pancake Festival 2014 - Part I
Lions Club Members were ready to flip pancakes and greet the attendees.
Say Pancakes! All smiles as they dig into breakfast.
Son and father howing off their pancakes for Latino Lubbock Magazine.
Families and friends enjoyed the annual Pancake Festival.
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Amaris Garcia was one of the Latino Lubbock representatives at the TEDx event for women, with Sharon Bass from the Volunteer Center of Lubbock.
Enjoying a night on the town at the Hodges Mother Son Valentine's dance.
The Thursday segment of the Latino Lubbock Update by Christy Martinez-Garcia, can be seen on KLBK Trends & Friends show, at 5 p.m.
Speakers and facilitators pose at the TEDx event for women/
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Sports/deportes
Texas Sports Report With Mando Reyna
arch is here M with its promise of spring
and all the new things and promises that it entails. The quandary that I am facing is that although I am looking forward to all the new things coming up, I look back at what most of us call the old and realize that we should not be ready to dismiss all that the old has had to offer. The new school way of thinking and competing or LUBBOCK WARRIOR GLOVERS : The Glovers are always ready to show their the old school way, which has the skills, and prepare the fighter, like they did at the Texas State Regional Golden Gloves, most to offer? Not to label anywhich featured the top boxers in West Texas! one as being old school as far as age, but we are able to see up close what teaching in the traditional way can get you. Cases in point are basketball head coaches Tubby Smith from Texas Tech and Larry Smith from SMU. At the prime age of 62, coach Smith has turned this year’s team into the one team no one wants to face in the Big 12 tournament that starts on the 12th in Kansas City Missouri. Having defeated some teams they were not supposed to beat, both at home and away, one of the biggest things I have noticed from him is his ability
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to not only communicate with his players but also his ability to utilize their strengths to win the close game or be close enough to win it. All without public dressing down his players on the court or getting out of control with undignified antics during the game which some that have bigger profiles have exhibited lately. Larry Brown at the wise age of 72 has done an impressive job as well there in Mustang country. SMU is not only reborn, they become the favorite to win their conference with Coach Brown there in only his second year. His structure is well honed after coaching at other universities as well as the NBA and the Olympics, being successful all the way. His manner mirrors Coach Smith’s as far as the strategies they display with their players on and off the court. If that’s old school, I don’t want to see it go. New school is here in so many different ways but in my opinion not one sport has made a bigger impact on sports overall than the women’s competition in the rapidly growing cage fights that we all call now the MMA. It’s not about the fact that the normal pay per view fight featured the woman’s match as the headliner, it’s about a
new way of thinking on how many different taboos had to be broken in order for that in itself to happen. The old way of thinking was mainly of self-defense and a strong presence of control for the girls, but now they cannot only dish out some punishment, they will have to absorb some as well. Yes, most of us consider fighting almost as a normal rite of passage for the growing boys, but that had been different for the girls. To be successful in any sport, you have to compete at a young age and this sport is no different. A knockout happens in a fighter when the brain is separated from the membrane protecting it and far as everyone involved knows, that’s the way it is. There has been talk of having a woman versus man fight in the MMA. They estimate it will be a huge winner at the register, which they’re probably right, but old school says that doesn’t make it right. Many taboos have been broken; will we break the final one? New school things going on, still watching the old. It’s spring! Editor's Note: Mando Reyna is an avid sports aficionado and fan. Monthly he contributes his sports perspective of local to national sports. Email latinolubbock@suddenlink.net
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Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster). He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to prepare for César E. Chávez Day. He will march with many people in the community and chant “Si Se Puede to remind others that the legacy of César and many farm workers lives on. We Eat the Food that Farmworkers Harvest Nosotros nos alimentamos con la comida que cosechan los trabajadores campesinos Circle your favorite veggie or fruit.
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Join Jita as she sings a corrido, which is a narrative song, or ballad, whose characters, events and themes are representative of the cultural history of local communities. As folk art form, a corrido is situated somewhere between an oral history and a cultural myth. De Colores came to the Americas from central Spain in the sixteenth century and is now sung all over the Spanish-speaking world on special occasions and celebrations. It is also the anthem of the United Farm Workers of America, a union founded by César E. Chávez, most of whose members are Spanish speaking. People hold hands and sway while singing this beautiful song. (Note to parent or teacher: The song and this information can be accessed by visiting http:// colapublib.org/chavez/decolores.htm )
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