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Photo By Christy Martinez-Garcia This month's cover is a photo of a soldier saluting a veteran at his funeral. As he presented the flag to the family the moment was touching. Moreso, as he saluted the casket of the veteran, he acknowledged the Veteran's service to his country. In addition, Taps was played in the background honoring the veteran's service.

Anniversary Rufus & Julia Carrillo, 51st as of 11/21

Anniversary Sylvia & Angel Flores 40 as of November 16th

Anniversary Pete and Janie Arredondo 41st as of Nov. 15, 1969

Anniversary Lonnie and Gloria Ayers 20th as of October 23, 1990

Anniversary Bobby and Barbara Salazar, 23rd as of November 20, 1987

Anniversary Jesse & Melissa Pauda, 7th as of Sept. 27th

Anniversary Mark and Staci Rocha, 5th as of October 22nd

Anniversary Ryan and Renee Gonzales, 4th as of October 28, 2006

Anniversary Felix and Angelica Tijerina, 2nd

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Vanessa Lili Garcia and Jesus Juan Hernandez were married on September 4, 2010. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jose Antonio Garcia. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lupe Torrez Jr.

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"No hay atajo sin trabajo." "There is no shortcut without work."

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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.

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ll veterans who have fought for our country's freedom are heroes because of their sacrifice. As an advocate of the Latino community, it is especially important for me to acknowledge Hispanic Veterans who have and are contributing to the cause of freedom. And, while I take pride in reading books and watching movies depicting wartime, troops and companies who performed heroic acts, I question the lack of stories and movies showcasing Latino heroes. Some may not realize that over 1.1 million veterans are Hispanic. And, over the last two centuries, and, according to the Defense Department publication, Hispanics in America’s Defense, “when our country has been in need, Hispanic Americans have had more than their share of stouthearted, indomitable soldiers. Their intrepid actions have been in the highest tradition - a credit to themselves, their ancestry, and our nation.” In World War I (1914-1918), the military was widespread with discrimination against Hispanics. Soldiers with Spanish surnames or Spanish accents were sometimes the objects of ridicule and relegated to menial jobs. Latinos lacking English skills were sent to special training centers to improve their language proficiency so that they could be integrated into the mainstream army. Despite the past, from the American Revolution to Desert Storm, Hispanic Americans have risked their lives to defend the United States and the principles upon which it stands. Even today, many of our sons and daughters serve as America’s soldiers in the U.S. Armed Forces, and are fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the world, including the estimated 69,000 foreign-born soldiers who are currently serving in the U.S. military. These soldiers make up nearly 5% of the military personnel on active duty. In addition, Latino men and women have also served with distinction in the U.S. military since our nation’s inception, including nearly 500,000 in World War II, and nearly 40 Latinos have won our nation’s highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor. More than 53,000 Hispanics were on active duty in 2003 and another 1.1 million are veterans of the U.S. military. Many have also been honored with American citizenship as a result of their military service; more than 25,000 immigrants who have served in the military have become U.S. citizens through a special wartime military naturalization statute. Suffice to say, Latinos are committed to the success of this country and proudly serve in the U.S. military. So as we celebrate Veterans Day, which originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. It became evident that Congress passed the resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938 that would honor ALL Americans who served their country. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. As such let us honor ALL Veterans this Veterans Day, and let us remind those who sometimes overlook that Latinos have also made sacrifices for our American freedom. And as we honor Veterans, let us truly exemplify our gratitude to them by making time to VOTE. Living in this free and amazing country is something we cannot take for granted. More so, the commitment by our troops should prompt us even more to VOTE for a freedom that exist because of the sacrifice of these fine men and women. I would like to congratulate the Caprock Foundation/Gala Latina for their grant to the South Plains Food Bank. This organization serves many area families who sometimes have shortfalls, but because of philanthropic groups such as these, are able to get up and continue to persevere. Also, a special thanks to the City of Lubbock Parks & Recreation for organizing the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Trail. Very well organized and very engaging for families. We enjoyed participating and co-sponsoring this nice event. Como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to highlighting the numerous contributions of our Latino community. Thank you to those who support our publication. We now have 90,000 readers monthly. Please continue to support our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. Thank you for your support and May God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo en Pascua y siempre!

Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist “Latino Lubbock, the Emerging Voice of Lubbock” 7/29/10 5:02 PM Email your news and info to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net - Deadline for News and Info the 21st, Advertising the 23rd

Opinion/opinión Community Update RIDES TO THE POLLS LULAC Council 263 in Lubbock will be offering rides to the polls as well as voter information on Election Day. Individuals may call 747-1774 on Election Day, November 2nd to arrange for transportation to the polls and to request voter information. FREE HOLIDAY POTLUCK Guadalupe Neighborhood Assoc. Thanksgiving/ Christmas Pot-Luck Dinner, will be held Thurs., Nov. 4, 6:30-9 pm. at St. Joseph’s Cafeteria. CANNED FOOD DRIVE Donate assorted cans of food for struggling and impoverished families. Nov. 11, 12th, 8:30 at the Trejo Center. 45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of Planned Parenthood Association of Lubbock, November 11, 2010, 6 pm to 9 pm, at the Legacy. Guest Speaker will be Sarah Weddington, Attorney at Law, Roe v. Wade at the Supreme Court To purchase tickets or to RSVP, call 806.795.7123. “SEE US, SAVE US” awareness ride, kicking off Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Lubbock Youth Sports Complex. Motorcyclists are encouraged to ride. Riders will also erect crosses for each of the nine motorcyclist killed in Lubbock this year. NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP On November 20, 2010, the Guadalupe Neighborhood Association with the City Solid Waste Department will have three roll-down dumpsters for heavy trash to be placed by residents of that neighborhood. The dumpsters will remain during the morning at Guadalupe Park, on 1st Street And Avenue M, and at the east parking lot of the Early Learning Center/ Catholic Family Services at 1st Place and Ave. J. Those dumpsters will be available from 8 a.m. to 12 pm on that Saturday only. "CLEAN COMEDY FOR A CAUSE” – Nov. 20, Come enjoy a night of hilarity to benefit those with special needs. All proceeds benefit High Point Village and those individuals with special needs. The Historic Watson Building, 1109-13th St.; 6:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. PARK RESTROOMS CLOSE FOR WINTER - Parks and Recreation will begin closing and winterizing all City park restrooms as part of their annual maintenance schedule. They are expected to be finished with this process by November 1st. The restrooms will reopen in March 2011. Parks with restrooms being closed include: Aztlan Park, Chatman Park, Clapp Park, Higginbotham Park, Hodges Park, Buddy Holly Recreation Area, Mackenzie Park, Mae Simmons Park, Maxey Park, McAlister Park, McCullough Park, Wagner Park, Washington Park and all City Athletic and Sports Complexes. 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. 2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services. FREE LEGAL AID OFFERED Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides free legal services to eligible low-income residents in such areas as public assistance denials, divorce and child support, evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence and consumer fraud. Call 763-4557 or (800) 933-4557.

November 2010

T h e Po we r i s Yo u r s

’m Marciano Morales, and I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the volunteer citizen-led LP&L Board of Directors for more than 14 years. When LP&L began providing electricity nearly 100 years ago, not everyone used it like we do today. Now we use it to light up our homes, run our air conditioners and charge our cell phones. Most would agree it is hard to get by when we don’t have it. It’s important that we can rely on someone when the power goes out and that we get our power at the lowest cost possible, from Lubbock people. Now, for the first time in Lubbock’s history, nearly everyone in the city will have their electric service led by Lubbock people. They’ll be getting the lowest rates possible, and they’ll be able to call a friend or neighbor working for LP&L right here in Lubbock. If you’re new to LP&L, I want to tell you more about low electric rates, hometown service and who leads LP&L. If you have ever lived in other parts of Texas, you might know that our electric rates are low-

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er in Lubbock, but if you haven’t, let me give you some comparisons. In 2009 if you lived in El Paso, your average monthly bill was around $117 a month. If you lived in or around Houston, your average monthly bill was $144 and around Dallas-Fort Worth it was $135. In Lubbock our average monthly bill was $82. I also want to tell you about hometown service. If you have lived in other parts of the state or if you were an Xcel Energy customer in Lubbock, you may not have known it, but when you called your electric company, you were actually talking to a call center employee who was working in another town, state or even another country. When you call LP&L, you talk to a friend or neighbor working right here in Lubbock, and when we come out to help you, it will also be a friend or neighbor working right here in Lubbock. Finally, I want to tell you about how I contribute to LP&L, and why I like LP&L’s electric service and low rates, I want to compare LP&L to other electric companies. If you have lived in other parts of the state

or if you were an Xcel Enlower rates, more payergy customer in Lubbock, ment options and accesdecisions about your elecsibility, because with tric service and rates were LP&L, “The Power Is likely made by people you Yours!” didn’t know or couldn’t talk MARCIANO MOto. LP&L is led by a volunRALES, opened Caprock teer citizen board appointHome Health in 1983 with ed by the City Council. Our three employees. Today, rates are determined by the the Lubbock, Texas-based citizen-elected Lubbock home health-care and City Council. So if you medical equipment supplineed to talk to someone er employs about 2000 emMARCIANO who leads or determines ployees and offers services MORALES locally as well as in Amahow much you pay for electricity, we are here. You might talk to rillo, El Paso, Abilene, Richardson, us in the grocery store, at church or Wichita Falls and San Antonio, Texas. The Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of see us at a community event. named the firm Company of Over the past 14 years, I have en- Commerce the Year in 1993 and 2009. That same joyed serving you on the LP&L decade, it received honors from the Board of Directors, and I am so Texas Association of Mexican Ameriexcited that nearly everyone in Lub- can Chambers of Commerce and the bock will now be getting the benefits U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. I wrote about. If you have any ques- It also has received Lubbock's Roy tions and have access to the internet, Bass award, for diversity and equal in employment. In 1997 the you can get a lot of information on opportunity family contributed $1 million www.lpandl.com or you call LP&L Morales to Texas Tech Health Science Center to at (806) 775-2509. Thank you once finance an endowed chair. again for being a customer, and for all our new customers, welcome to

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MEMORIES OF ERNESTO I just wanted say thank you for the issue We know our readers have a lot to that came out in September, I no longer say! Mail letters to Latino Lubbock live in Lubbock but just received a Sept. “Letters to the Editor,” Box 6473 Lub- issue in the mail from my mother. You bock, TX 79493, or email them to lati- posted a photo of my Grandfather Ernesto Martinez with my son, Ernesto, and my nolubbock@suddenlink.net. Don’t forget to include your name, daughter, Jaden, in his old Ford Model "A" address, and contact phone number. car, recognizing a past 16 of September Mailed letters must be signed. Please parade. My grandfather passed away this note that unsigned letters will not be year in Feb., but we are still so happy to republished. Letters are limited to live memories especially in regards to an 100 words. Writers are limited to event he cherished every year "the 16th of one letter per month. Submissions may September parade" Thank you! be edited for clarity or space considJennifer Quintana Morrow eration. Letters are not acknowledged. Opinions expressed in letters do not necessarily represent the views of LaIN RESPONSE TO tino Lubbock. WHY DO YOU CELEBRATE... ANIMAL CONTROL You live in America now, but what is your BORDERLINE INCOMPETENT nationality? Where did your ancestors On September 13th, at Buddy Holly Park, a come from? You celebrate Christopher Rottweiler terrorized my family and almost Columbus Day. "Why" do you celebrate killed my dog. I had to literally fight him off that day? Christopher Columbus' real with my son’s tricycle. A month ago, three name is 'Cristobal Colon.' He was from dogs were off their leash and attacked my Spain and spoke Spanish. Supposedly, father at the same park. He retired from he is the founder of this country, however, the City of Lubbock after 25 years of public there were Indian tribes and Mexicans that service. were here and have been here for thouIn both instances animal control was called sands of years. Colon did not stay in 'OUR' and they failed to issue so much as a cita- land because Mexico won the war, as well tion. I had two pairs of witnesses, and the as against the French. Read OUR history. dog owner herself admitted her dog was And I do not wish to know your heroes. I'm off the leash. staying in my country because my ancesThis is an organization that is bordering on tors didn't get here by wagons...we always incompetence based upon the actions of lived here. its employees. I have friends across town Eufemia Anaya (A Native) that have gotten a ticket because their dog barks; but here, they fail miserably to detain the dog and/or issue a citation. This lack of consistency when enforcing the law LET OTHERS TAKE ON EVENT demonstrates their ineptitude. Wanted to let you know that I concur with Alfredo Rodriguez the sentiment of many who think it is time for the Fiestas board to step away and let CLOSE TO HOME I just want to commend you on this beauti- others take on this event. I appreciate that ful issue!! What an exceptional issue!! I al- they are involved but they are no longer afways go thru the entire paper, from front to fective, and capable of sustaining their own back, and reading these women's stories mission. Perhaps new folks will go back to and their trials and tribulations, was so in- basics - free admission, local bands, enspirational!! Even first hand knowledge of couraging Mexican American girls to susthese women brings it so close to home. tain and promote our culture, and bringing These ladies are the true miracles of God's together families and vendors committed greatness in this world! Koodoo's to a job to sustaining our culture. well done, again!! Eva Garcia Carol Hernandez Copyright 2010 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.

RESIDENTS OF DISTRICT 1 I believe we the citizens of Lubbock should help out in housing the homeless and but not only District #1. Victor Hernandez held a town hall meeting on 10/21/10 regarding the homeless. I was disappointed that he never allowed the residents in his district that took the time to attend the meeting, to voice their opinion about “HIS” ideas in this matter. Mr. Hernandez is considering housing the homeless at Mahon Elementary which it not utilized then another vacant building on Ave. U & Clovis Road. Both of these building are in neighborhoods or in the vicinity of a neighborhood. He is very aware how the homeless left both the Mahon Library and the Civic Center and now wants to bring those same conditions into our neighborhood. Mr. Hernandez if you really want to be a Good Samaritan to the Homeless then why don’t you and the city council allow the Salvation Army to help the homeless. The Salvation Army is capable and has the ability to house and feed the homeless. We as citizens of Lubbock should come together as a city and help the Salvation Army any way we can and not allow only District #1 to take on such a big and unacceptable task such as this. A.R. Villarreal RESPONSE TO ROGER'S LETTER IN OCTOBER 2010 Roger, You might review the Constitution yourself. It gives us freedom of speech. It does not limit said speech to English. Go to Nazareth or Fredricksburg, and you'll hear plenty of German. Should they stop celebrating Oktoberfest and go to back to Germany? Here's a history lesson: the government upheaval caused by Mexico's new-found independence from Spain gave Texan settlers the opportunity to gain Texas independence. Also, one of the primary reasons for this independence was Mexico's abolition of slavery. The “heroes” you learned about in 7th grade fought off tyrant only to retain the right to oppress others. Naomi Ramos

EXPENSIVE TO LIVE IN LBK I was distressed to read the letter "Expensive to live in Lubbock". Disappointed that the city council, especially councilman Hernandez, does not realize what is happening with many of our struggling families. Hernandez is more focused on providing a facility for the homeless in our neighborhoods, instead of helping the families who already reside in our neighborhoods and are struggling with increased poverty and aging housing. If they are gonna support tax "fee increases" then we expect improved safety concerns, better streets, sidewalks, sewers, and most importantly, a community center (to replace the Gudalupe Center) in our neighborhoods. Also, Mr. Hernandez encourage a program which will help struggling families like Mary Garcia. Juan "In A Million" THE HOMELESS I am opposed to having one set of issues that the City is currently dealing with at Mahon Library and at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, and as they relate to our homeless population, be exchanged for a different set of issues that our neighborhoods are going to have to deal with IF Mahon Elementary is sold to Rick Canup (Matthew 6:33 Foundation, Inc) and it is transformed into a homeless facility. Both areas (downtown and Mahon Elementary) are in District 1 and the neighborhoods adjacent to Mahon Elementary (Mahon, Jackson and Guadalupe) have made it clear that they care for the homeless and believe that the Homeless Committee should be formed. However, they also believe that the best site for a day facility and/or transitional facility is adjacent to the Salvation Army where services are already being provided and where most food kitchens, medical help (CHCL) and other services are also located i.e. downtown. Finding a balance between the needs of the homeless, the business community that's downtown, the surrounding neighborhoods and all other stakeholders is going to be challenge to finding an acceptable solution. The homeless committee will have its' hands full starting day one. I intend to lend a helping hand as well. Thanks, Victor Hernandez City Councilman, District 1

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Politics/ la politica U.S. Senate confirms Yzaguirre

Dominican Republic Ambassador

he U.S. Senate confirmed T Raul H. Yzaguirre as United States Ambassador in the Do-

minican Republic, the Consulate of that nation said in a statement. Yzaguirre, who is currently a professor in Arizona State University, was also a senior executive of the Latino movement "La Raza," among other posts. "As we work to bolster our relations in the global community and place our nation on the path to prosperity once again, I'm confident that these people will be able to represent our nation with dignity. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you in the next

months and years," president Barack O b a m a said during designation of Yzaguirre and his team. The designation fills the vacancy left RAUL YZAGUIRRE by former U.S. Ambassador Hans Hertell more than two years ago.

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he national political backlash T against illegal immigration has created new divisions among Latinos and heightened their concerns about discrimination against members of their ethnic group--including those who were born in the United States or who immigrated legally. About four-in-five of the nation's estimated 11.1 million unauthorized immigrants are of Hispanic origin. A new national survey finds that Latinos are divided over what to do with these immigrants. A small majority says unauthorized immigrants should pay a fine but not be deported, while a small minority says they should be deported and a larger minority says they should not be punished. Hispanics are also divided about the impact of illegal immigration on Hispanics already living in the U.S. Some 29% say the impact has been positive, down from 50% who said the same in 2007. Today, more than six-in-ten (61%) Latinos say that discrimination against Hispanics is a "major problem," up from 54% who said that in

2007. Asked to state the most important factor leading to discrimination, a plurality of 36% now cites immigration status, up from a minority of 23% who said the same in 2007. Back then, a plurality of respondents--46%--identified language skills as the biggest cause of discrimination against Hispanics. Despite rising concerns about discrimination against Latinos, the new survey finds no increase over the past year in the share of Latinos who report that they or someone they know have been targets of discrimination. And the survey finds a decrease in the share of Latinos who say they have been stopped by the authorities and asked about their immigration status. While the survey finds differences among Latinos on several questions related to illegal immigration, it also finds many points of broad agreement. • Fully 86% of Latinos support providing a path to citizenship for unauthorized immigrants if they pass background checks, pay a fine and have jobs. • On birthright citizenship, nearly

eight-in-ten (78%) say the Constitution should be left as is. • When it comes to who should enforce the nation's immigration laws, more than three-quarters (77%) of Latinos say it should be the exclusive responsibility of federal authorities. • The vast majority of Latinos-79%--disapprove of the first-ofits-kind Arizona law enacted this year that gives police broad powers to check the immigration status of people they stop for other reasons whom they suspect may be in this country illegally. These and many other findings emerge from a national survey of 1,375 Latino adults conducted by landline and cellular telephone, in English and Spanish, from August 17 through September 19, 2010 by the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center.

as anti-Hispanic and anti-immigrant rhetoric proliferates,” said NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía. “Discrimination, racial profiling, and ethnic stereotyping can have dangerous, long-term consequences for young people.” NCLR recently released a report titled Speaking Out: Latino Youth on Discrimination in the United States, which captures Hispanic students’ pervasive sense of being negatively stereotyped by teachers, administrators, peers, law enforcement, and others based on their appearance and perceived ethnic background. The youth revealed that they feel overlooked, excluded, and negatively tracked and that this

results in unequal opportunities for educational success. NCLR encourages the Department of Education and the administration to continue working with an eye toward the distinct needs of Latinos. Specifically, NCLR supports creating a climate that is safe and healthy for Latino youth by: “The future of our nation depends on the physical and mental wellbeing of today’s young people. By giving our youth full support and protecting students against bullying and harassment, we will help ensure a healthy learning environment and safer communities,” concluded Murguía.

to accept federal registration forms without requiring proof of citizenship, Arizona continued to reject forms that did not include documentation of citizenship. “We are elated that the Ninth Circuit has properly applied federal election law and struck down the documentary proof of citizenship requirement,” said LULAC Legal Counsel Luis Vera. “The decision sends a message that anyone who seeks to deter or prevent voter participation, the Constitution will protect our democratic process.” The law allows voters to register when applying for a driver’s license or social services, and allowed for more accessible voter registration through mail-in forms. The court held that Arizona's requirement of proof of citizenship violated the federal statute, which lays out what states may and may

not require to register to vote. While voters may have to attest to their citizenship, requiring documentary proof falls outside the law, the court said. Proposition 200 created an additional hurdle for registration, the court held. The federal law is aimed at reducing "state-imposed obstacles" to voters. Calling the state's arguments a "creative interpretation," the Ninth Circuit said "states must 'accept and use' the Federal Form as a fully sufficient means of registering to vote in federal elections." “Although obtaining identification required under Arizona’s statute may have a cost, it is neither a poll tax itself (it is not a fee imposed on voters as a prerequisite for voting), nor is it a burden imposed on voters who refuse to pay a poll tax,” the court said.

Source: The report, "Illegal Immigration Backlash Worries, Divides Latinos," authored by Mark Hugo Lopez, Associate Director, Pew Hispanic Center, Rich Morin, Senior Editor, Pew Research Center, and Paul Taylor, Director.

NCLR Applauds The Department Of Education’s Stand Against Bullying And Harassment

CLR (National Council of N La Raza), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy

organization in the United States, commended the U.S. Department of Education and the Obama administration on the release of national guidelines that help determine when student bullying violates federal anti-discrimination laws. The department took this step in response to the growing bullying and harassment crisis in America’s schools. “We are deeply concerned with the recent increase in the bullying and harassment of vulnerable kids. Latinos are among the many youth being targeted for attack, especially

LULAC Applauds Appeals Court Decision that Arizona Proof of Citizenship Requirement for Voter Registrants Violates Federal Law

n October, the case, Gonzalez v. I Arizona, 08-17094, was decided, 2-1, by a three judge panel that

included former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. She was joined by Circuit Judge Sandra Ikuta, while Chief Judge Alex Kozinski dissented on the decision to not require proof of citizenship. The court upheld the requirement to show identification at the polls. The National Voter Registration Act also known as the Motor Votor Act was passed in 1993 to streamline voter registration procedures nationwide. The law was one component of Proposition 200 which was passed in 2004 and has resulted in the rejection of tens of thousands of voter registration forms in the years since. Despite the clear language in the NVRA and a letter from the United States Election Assistance Commission stating that Arizona needed Help us maintain Latino Lubbock Magazine as a free community newspaper, please support our advertisers

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A Soldier's Story: Pete Piña Recalls Vietnam

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

n 1968, Pete Piña was like many young men. He was a high school senior student at Lubbock High. He was taking machine shop and was working as a machinist part time at Retco Duralift on East Broadway. He had contemplated his career choices - he wanted to be a machinist, he had considered joining the priesthood, and, he had even considered becoming a soldier. "At that young age you don't know any better, you're made to believe that you are invincible," he said as he discussed wanting to be a soldier at a very young age. For the most part, his decision to join the Army was already made up. He had to register to be a part of the draft. Pete enlisted two months before he got his draft letter, already knowing what he was going into. He had planned to go to aviation school after basic training, because another one of his aspirations was to work on airplanes.

As a Door Gunner

"I looked at the military as something I had to do. This was a good way for me to get an education and work on airplanes." His Basic Training was in Ft. Bliss, El Paso. He recalled that at that time Vietnam was already going on, and there was a lot of protesting and negative talk about enlisting. "I remember people being against it (the war)." He went to school for aircraft at

Ft. Rucker in Alabama, and, went to school for Observation aircraft including Birddogs, Mohawks, and Beavers. "We were told we would be in the back as mechanics ... it sounded pretty good." He recalled landing in Cameron Bay in Vietnam. He said that when we started walking down that ramp he could feel the heat. The young soldier was directed to an assignment station. From there he caught a plane and went to Soc Trang that was the home of the 214th Battalion. (Brigade, Battalion, and then Company). When he got there they looked at his MOS. They didn't have the type of aircraft that he had been trained on. "This was rotary wing, which is helicopter." As such he was redirected and retrained to be a Door Gunner. He felt naive at the time not knowing what was ahead. In some regards he was excited because he didn't know what a door gunner did, what it entailed. He expected long training, but instead they showed him how to lock and load the M-16 Machine gun, and to fire it. He went around the perimeter and did a test fire and then they told him "Your a Door Gunner now." The real shock never hit until he was assigned to the 114th Assault Helicopter Company. There he was assigned to be a door gunner and fly out. "I was scared." The first time he went up they did what they called an insertion in a landing zone. His primary duty was to serve as a "taxi-service" for the 9th Infantry Division. "We would pick them up at the designated place, take them out, and them go about their mission," he said. He added that sometimes it was an uneventful drop, and then there was times when they had to go to a hot LZ. Where they had to cover the soldiers as they were getting off. After they dropped them then they would do another pick-up until they had them all there. With heavy emotion Pete shared that every time they dropped the soldiers off it made an impression on him, because sometimes some of the soldiers he had just seen, were the same soldiers that they

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were picking up in body bags. Despite being scared his faith, una oracion (prayer) that he kept his wallet, and a St. Christopher medal that he wore around his neck, gave him strength. Eventually he learned enough about the helicopter and how to fix and repair them. Soon after he became a Crew Chief, which he said the only difference was that as crew chief his role included inspecting the aircraft, and, sitting on the left inside the aircraft, whereas the door gunner was on the right. Along with the duties he also had to pull what they called "Guard Duty" every so often. This required the soldiers to sit on top of a tower and stay their 24 hrs a day guarding the perimeter. Of his experience in Vietnam, one of the biggest impacts on Pete was seeing the people that he knew that had gone down and they weren't coming back. "I never really had an actual friend, more acquaintances, but three of the guys that were in the Platoon within a span of three weeks... three of those guys were shot down." "They were here one day and gone the next" He said that he always watched out for the guy next to him because he was the one watching your back. "You had a comradery with your crew chief, and other people in your platoon because they always had your back," he said. He recalled Christmas Eve in 69'. He had quit flying already and was going around visiting the guys around there. He said at midnight all he could here was the light owls at night. He said it was quiet and surreal because it was a down day. No one was doing anything for Christmas because they had declared a truce. For him the joy was also knowing that he was gonna come home in two weeks. That Christmas day they served the soldiers a feat of turkey, ham, shrimp cocktails, and all the trimmings. Then on Christmas night he got some bad news - he along with 3 or 4 others getting ready to process out had to draw gear cause they were short door gunners and crew chiefs. So, on the 26th of December he had one last flight. But on that day they didn't have to fire their guns.. so it was a very happy day. Finally, on December 31st, he left the company, and arrived in Bihnlong in Saigon Airfield. That was his processing station to "come back to the world". "I spent three days there waiting for the manifest, every eight hours they would call out names to fly out. Finally, he left the 3rd of January, Copyright 2010 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.

Doing guard duty in Vietnam

out of the airport in Saigon. He recalled as the airplane how scared he was as they plane was lifting up, and seeing the "red tracers," the bullets shooting at them. They arrived in Hawaii. From there they went onto Travis Air Force Base in California. He said that when the airplane hit the ground it was a sense of jubilation. Some guys were even going and kissing the ground. But soon, the reality hit them as the protesters were their welcome party. "We were spat on, we were called baby killers and every other word you could think of," said Pete remembering the hurt. From Travis they were transported to Oakland. There they got their new greens, and uniforms. Then they went to San Francisco Airport to catch a flight back home and at the time it was between school semesters so he said that it was very busy. Fortunately, he and another soldier traveling back to Texas lucked out and got tickets that a couple had canceled. A stewardess asked them where they were coming from, and asked them many questions about the conditions in Vietnam as one of them had a brother over there. When he finally arrived in Lubbock his parents, and his fiancé Sylvia Gonzales were waiting for him. While it was a happy moment because soon he would also be getting married, he recalled one of the most hurtful things. One of his neighbors asked him "how many confirmed kills did you have?" "I don't think that anyone should ask that of any soldiers. I feel that we need to support and respect our soldiers. Once you get into a warzone your color, race, or anything have no factor on anything." "Our soldiers should be taken care of. They needed to be given the right to defend... and not be perse-

cuted for what they have done. Like most soldiers, adjusting after Vietnam, after any war, he said was very difficult. He admits that it has never been easy for him, for his family, his wife and children. For many years, the experience in Vietnam has haunted him. He said that he is now grateful that there are services offering counseling, but it is not adequate - they are shell shocked. Nonetheless, today Pete takes pride in his service to Country. He flies his American flag with pride. Sharing his story is very hard and very personal. "We were soldiers... it was an experience... and I would not like to live it again." As he concluded he added that he appreciated that the VA is taking care of their soldiers, and the pride that many Americans take in the service of soldiers.

The St. Christopher medal he wore in Vietnam

"I pride myself as having served, I have pride in flying my flag because I know what I did was for our country."

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Veterans/Veteranos West Texas Hometown Heroes

Veteran's Day Events

BASIC TRAINING Marine Corps Sgt. Frank M. Alvarado, son of Martina Martinez and Frank Alvarado, both of Lubbock, recently graduated from the Combat Engineer Officer Course. During the course conducted at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C., students receive instruction in basic and supervisory level operational and planning skills in engineering. Alvarado is a 2004 graduate of Lubbock High School and joined the Marine Corps in July 2004.

VETERAN'S MASS St. Joseph's Church will be holding veterans (past & present) at their annual Veteran's Mass on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at the 9 a.m. mass. Participating Veterans will receive a free memento and free breakfast. To register or for more info please call (806) 765-9935.

Military Briefly

Navy Seaman Ricardo E. Contreras Jr. recently completed U.S. Navy basic training and was promoted to his current rank at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Contreras is a 2009 graduate of Slaton High, Slaton. Air Force Airman Joshua E. Elizondo, son of Rosa Elizondo of Laredo and Joe Elizondo of Lovington, N.M., graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Elizondo is a 2009 graduate of John B. Alexander High School, Laredo. Air National Guard Airman Raymond R. Jimenez, son of Barbara Jimenez of Tucumcari, N.M., graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Jimenez is a 2009 graduate of Tucumcari High School.

Celebrating the 235th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps

he Marine Corps celebrates T their 235th birthday on November 10, 2010. Happy Birth-

Over the years, the annual Birthday Ball has grown. In 1952 the Commandant, Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr., formalized the cake-cutting ceremony and other traditional observances. For example, Marine Corps policy now mandates that the first piece of cake must be presented to the oldest U.S. Marine present. The second piece goes to the youngest Marine. Among the many such mandates is a solemn reading of the Commandant's birthday message to the Corps. This unique holiday for warriors is a day of camaraderie, a day to honor Corps and Country. Semper Fidelis; Always Faithful.

day to the Marine Corps and all of the active and reserve men and women. The first "formal" Birthday Ball took place on Philadelphia in 1925. Guests included the ComDEPLOYMENT mandant, the Secretary of War, Gunnery Sergeant Don Jacob Hernandez enlisted in the USMC and a host of statesmen and electJuly 1997 to present. He deployed to OIF 2004, to OIF 2005, and ed officials. Prior to the Ball, deployed in support of OEF 2007. Currently Hernandez is with HERNANDEZ the famous 13th Commandant, 1stBn 1st Marines and will deploy again in Feb 2011. Gen. John A. Lejeune, unveiled a memorial plaque at Tun Tavern. Then the entourage headed for the Benjamin Franklin Hotel and an n honor of Veteran's Day, Ar- a job with GSA in Ft. Worth. evening of festivities and frolickmando Yanez, formerly of Lub- He begin writing after he heard ing. bock, has written two poems re- the epic poem "I am Joaquin" by membering his carnals. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales. PARA JOE BOB WILSON He lived in el barrio of Lubbock A few months later, he got to hear Carnal, from the time his family arrived Corky Gonzales and was inspired. All the wonder All the magic there in 1949 till the end of summer Today he is a proud family man All the enchantment in 1969. After serving in the mili- who believes he has earned the Of growing up en el barrio tary he returned to Lubbock for a right to be a Barrio-ologist. Was our path in our youthful mundo pachuco few months then left Oct. 1972 for Si carnal, PROMOTIONS/AWARDS Coast Guard Seaman Jessica M. Canbaz, daughter of Michele J. Thaetig of Lubbock, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J., and was promoted to her present rank.

Poems by Armando Yanez

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The seeds that we planted Of things that we take for granted For today and tomorrow You leave and we feel sorrow Joe Bob, Life seems short like a dream Lleno de trials and tribulations Painful times and shattered expectations Yet, carnalismo such as yours Was so essential to youthful days of imprisonment And machismo fuerte to survive The rigors of the Vietnam War Today I wish your soul will soar like a bird To hear the choir of angels sing And the pain will no longer sting As the gates of heaven let you in Remember carnal when life was grand Now the Lord takes you by the hand Por Armando Yanez -5-16-04

PARA JUAN VILLARREAL There is a new star en el cielo Tu memoria nos da consuelo Adios Juan Villarreal May you rest in peace carnal Little man with a big heart With a competitive nature from the start Always laid back and reserved Luchando siempre for what you deserved Comiendo behind Pete's hamburger stand Laughing at the jokes de Samity Sam Listening to rolas en KSEL Oldies that defined our feelings well Recordando school days from long ago Changes from seasons that come and go El tiempo forms character strong and firm Lessons of survival with ability to learn A true hero del barrio in the Vietnam war You remained silent as in years before A Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and a Silver Star Awards to the valiant warrior that you are Little man con mucho corazon Ahora El Cielo es tu canton Adios Juan Villarreal May you rest in peace carnal Por Armando Yanez - 3-25-10

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VETERAN'S DAY SERVICES Catholic War Veterans (CWV) Post 1942 and the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Fifth District, invite you to attend their annual Veteran's Day services at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 11, at the Lubbock Area Veterans War Memorial, Henry Huneke Park, 82nd, & Nashville, Lubbock. The service will begin with the reading of the Memorial verse, written for Catholic War Veterans, Inc., by the Rev. Edward Lodge Curran in memory of departed comrades. A field Mass offered to the memory of our departed comrades will be celebrated by CWV State Chaplain Father Thomas R. Diebel. Veterans, families, and friends are welcome. In case of inclement weather, go to: George S. Berry American Legion Post 575, 6628 W 66th Street, Lubbock. ALL CATHOLIC VETERANS are invited to the monthly meeting of Catholic War Veterans every second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is November 10 at 1619 Erskine Street, Lubbock, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. We are veterans, men and women of prayer, who love God, honor our flag and serve our families, community and country. Come rejoin your Band of brothers and sisters.

Lions Club to honor Veterans

he Lubbock Lions Club 7th T Annual “Lest We Forget” program will honor area veterans,

especially those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, during its regularly scheduled noon meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Scottish Rite, 1101 70th Street, Lubbock. The Club is honored to have retired Lt. General Bernhard T. Mittemeyer, M.D., as guest speaker for the event. During the program the Lubbock Lions will recognize medal holders from all branches of the military. Several area POWs will share their experiences during their service. Reservations are required to attend the program. Reservations must be made by noon Monday, November 8, 2010, by calling the Lions Club Office, 763-4789. Admission to the luncheon is $9.00 and can be paid at the door. There is no charge for visiting veterans; they are guests of the Lubbock Lions Club, courtesy of Betenbough Homes. The serving line will open at 11:15 a.m. The program will begin at noon.

Latino Lubbock Magazine Proudly Supports Our Veterans!

A Salute to Our Latino Veterans

Manuel Castro Korean War

Juan E. Castro Korean War

Nieves Martinez WW II Purple Heart

Johnny Carmona Army WW II

Andy Garcia Marine Corps

Jose Angel Lujan Navy Vietnam.

Eliseo Solis Vietnam

Blas Mojica Seven Tours Vietnam

Phillip Garcia Desert Storm Army & Marines

Frank Gutierrez USMC Vietnam

Bobby Castro Vietnam

Alfredo Salazar. Vietnam,

Ralph Garza Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Ben Salinas Army WW II

Floyd Salinas Marine Corps

Purple Heart.

Eric Salinas Marine Corps

Ruben Garcia Army Reserves

Lee Deanda Army Vietnam

Jesse Rangel Marine Corps Vietnam

Mike Castro Army

Jay Castilleja Marine Corps

Juan Perez Army Vietnam

Johnny Ramirez Army Desert Storm

Marco Martinez Marines/Army

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Persian Gulf

Tommy Gonzalez Army Reserves Persian Gulf War

David Montalvo USMC Persian Gulf War

Amado Balderas Jr. Air Force Operation Desert Shield

Jimmy Suarez Marine Corps

Samuel H. Longoria USMC Served in Desert Storm

Francisco G. Chavez WW II

Danny Fernandez Vietnam

Martin Alonzo Vietnam

Martin V. Rodriguez Army Vietnam

Pete Garza Army

Ernesto F. Barton US Air Force WW II

Robert Narvaiz Marines

Master SGT Eric De La Rosa Sr. Tour 1983-2007

Robert Reyes Navy

Jeremy Sedeno ARMY Paul Gonzales Operation Noble, Army Eagle Operation, Iraqi Vietnam

Teresa Moreno Dallas Airforce

Jesus Ybarra Army WW II

Juanita Rodriguez Army

Higinio R. Martinez

Jose Carlos Martinez Marine Corps

Gilbert Gloria & Friends

Gilbert Garcia

Augustin Anaya P.F.C. Army

Augustin Medina Sr.

Mauricio “Sonny” Reyes Jr.

Mauricio “Little Sonny” Reyes III

Edward Conde Air Force

Elex Army

Danny Castro Marine Corps

Joe Castillo Army

Virginia Caballero Army Purple Heart

Susana Rodriquez ARMY Saudi Desert Shield/Storm

Benito Reyes Navy Korean War

Jose R. Galaviz. Marine Corp Vietnam

Gabriel Pete Arredondo US Operation Des-

Gilbert Gloria Army-Combat Medic

Robert Lee Bustillos Marines

George Reyes Army Korean War

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Paul Hernandez US Air FWW II

Lorenzo Ramirez National Guard Operation Iraqi Freedom

Christopher Paul Vidaurre Iraq & Afghan

Daniel Flores National Guard

Urbina SFC Vietnam War Operation Iraqi Freedom

Joshua Rios Marines Operation Iraqi Freedom 3

Ronald Syska Airforce

Pete Pina Army Vietnam

Gabino Valdez Marine Afghanistan

Mauricio Trejo Army

Olga Solis & Fidel Conde Both Air Force Married

Michael Flores USMC

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Opportunity/Oportunidad

Organizations Urge FCC to Reinstate Collection of Equal Employment Opportunity Data

ore than three dozen orM ganizations filed a letter calling on the Federal Commu-

RETIREMENT: Jose Castilleja was honored with a retirement party in October. He retired from working for Texas Tech, as well as from farming. Congratulations to Jose. Enjoy your time, family, and new found hobbies.

Nominations sought for Lubbock’s

Top 20 Hispanics of 2010

atino Lubbock Magazine is L seeking nominations for the Top 20 Hispanics of Lubbock for

2010. Four years ago, Latino Lubbock Magazine inaugurated the publication and introduced the Top 20 Hispanics of 2006. Over 70 nominations from all levels and backgrounds were submitted. The final 20 were volunteers, business owners, community activists, to high profile officials. “There are so many Latinos impacting the community in their own respect, and we want to recognize those who are truly committed to positive change and empowerment for our community,” said Christy Martinez-Garcia, Publisher of Latino Lubbock Magazine. She encouraged nominations of individuals who made change occur in the community as a result of their tenacity and passion, who demonstrated commitment to the Latino community by improving conditions in their community, who succeeded in their professions

and positively impacted the Latino community. Nominations must be written in less than 250 words and describe why this person stood out among others, citing examples of their projects or undertakings. The nominator must include their own name and phone number, as well as the number for the individual. Nominees must reside in Lubbock County, and must be of Hispanic descent. Self nominations are not allowed. A short bio, and a photograph must also be submitted. Past Top 20 Hispanic recipients may not be nominated for two years. A committee will review all nominees. The Top 20 Hispanic list will be revealed in the January 2011 edition of Latino Lubbock Magazine. The deadline for nominations is December 3, 2010, by 5 p.m. To request additional info or to ask questions please email latinolubbock@suddenlink.net, or call (806) 792-1212.

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Personal/Professional Development

FREE GED CLASSES Communities In Schools and Roosevelt ISD are partnering with the Region 17 to bring adult GED classes to the Lubbock community from Families, Inc.; Common Cause; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and ThursCommunications Workers of days at Roosevelt Elementary, 1406 CR America; Dr. Clara E. Rodriguez, 3300. There will be no cost and books will provided. You must be at least 17 and Professor, Fordham University, be not enrolled in a public school. All students Department of Sociology & An- must show identification at time of enrollthropology; Free Press; Future of ment. Students that are 17 must present Music Coalition; Hispanic Asso- withdrawal papers from the last school ciation of Colleges and Universi- attended. For more information, call 842ties (HACU); Hispanic National 3284.

nications Commission (FCC) to reinstate collection of equal employment opportunity, or "EEO", data. The letter was submitted in support of National Hispanic Media Coalition's (NHMC) reply comment filed in mid-September. Bar Association; Industry Ears; From 1970 through 2000, every Media Access Project; Media broadcast station was required to Alliance; Media and Democracy report the number of employees in Coalition; Media Working Group; each of nine job categories by race Minority Media and Telecomand gender. Members of the pub- munications Council; National lic could gain access to this data Association of Hispanic Federal by visiting the station and looking Executives; National Association at the public file or by going to of Hispanic Journalists; National FCC headquarters. The FCC used Association of Hispanic Publithis data to compile annual "trend cations; National Association of reports" tracking the aggregate Latino Independent Producers percentage of people of color and (NALIP); National Conference of women employed in each job cat- Puerto Rican Women, Inc. (NAegory. Although the Commission COPRW); New America Foundadecided to reinstate this data col- tion, Open Technology Initiative; lection in 2004, that decision has National Hispana Leadership never been implemented. Institute (NHLI); National His"The FCC's aspiration to be an panic Media Coalition (NHMC); agency that is open, transparent, National Institute of Latino Policy and driven by data, is significantly (NiLP); Office of Communicaundermined by its continued fail- tion, United Church of Christ, ure to implement its 2004 deci- Inc.; Public Knowledge; Reclaim sion to collect statistics needed by the Media; SueWilsonReports; the FCC and the public to assess The Transmission Project; United whether minorities and women States Hispanic Leadership Instiare being afforded equal employ- tute; UNITY: Journalists of Colment opportunities in the media," or; and Women in Media & News said Professor Angela Campbell, (WIMN) director of Georgetown Law's Institute for Public Representation, who has been representing Su Voto Es Su Voz, NHMC on this matter. Angelo Falcon, Executive DiVOTÉ rector of the National Institute for Latino Policy based in New Your Vote Is Your Voice, York, added, "EEO data is an indispensable tool that people VOTE in local communities can use to hold their media organizations accountable." In the past, Falcon, a longstanding member of NHMC's Board of Directors, utilized this data to produce a diversity report on New York City television broadcasters."The Cynthia Arriaga large number of prestigious REALTOR organizations lending their support on this letter illus“Arriaga...Your KEY Choice in Real Estate” trates that this is an issue that Se habla español the public cares about a great deal," stated NHMC's President and CEO, Alex Nogales. He added, "We hope very soon to be congratulating the FCC for ending this unnecessary delay." The organizations signing onto the letter include: Access Humboldt; AfterDark CATV PRO; Alliance for Community Media; Alliance for Women in Media; Asian American Justice Center; ¡Hablame hoy! Benton Foundation; Center (806) 790-0609 for Media Justice; Chicago email: Cynthia@CynthiaSellsLubbock.com Media Action; Committee for Hispanic Children and www.CynthiaSellsLubbock.com

FREE PRACTICE EXAMS Study guides for tests Learn-a-Test, a database of practice examinations, is available at the Lubbock Public Library, 1306 Ninth St. Hundreds of practice examinations, including SAT, ACT and elementary, middle school and high school skills improvement tests, plus graduate entrance exams, are available. COMPUTER CLASSES Now available for seniors, adults, and children at the Maggie Trejo SuperCenter. Classes include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Beginning Computer Classes. For more information call (806) 767-2705. COMPUTER CLASSES AT PATTERSON BRANCH LIBRARY, 1836 Parkway Drive, for adults on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. The Tuesday and Thursday classes will cover the same material—choose the time that fits your schedule. For more information call (806) 767-3300. CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information. FREE LITERACY PROGRAM offers assistance with reading, GED preparation, and English as a second language classes. Programs for individuals with a learning disability as well as one-on-one tutoring is also available. The programs are free. For more information please call (806) 775-3636. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES Registration for free English as a second language (ESL) classes for adults are available on site at class locations, or by calling (806) 7753636, or in person at the Literacy Lubbock office in the Mahon Library. CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409. SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY want to attend college or enroll in a vocational program, but lack finances? Apply at LEARN for federal and state aid programs. Call (806) 763-4256 for an appointment or come by 2161 50th Street. Services are FREE!!

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CAFÉ Y PAN DULCE Friday, November 5, 7:30 a.m. at First Bank & Trust, 3405 22nd Street. BASICS ON STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS Nov. 9th, and 16th, 6-9 p.m., Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, 2529 S. Loop 289. Cost: $60 for four workshops. First two of a four-night workshops. Open to interested parties. Topic: Learn the process, including how to write a business plan, manage the business and deal with management issues. Upon completion, attendees will receive a certificate qualifying them to apply for a loan of up to $5,000 with the Lubbock Area Foundation. Reservation, call 745-1637. “BEGINNING IN QUICKBOOKS®”. The class is a basic understanding of steps required before opening any accounting software program. This is a live demonstration. Dec. 7th, 6-9 p.m., Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, 2529 S. Loop 289. Cost: FREE. Reservation Deadline noon, Monday, December 6, call 745-1637. BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES IN SPANISH in Generation Online and the classes are free. We are located at Life Run 4902 34th St. Lubbock, Tx. for information please call Deana Rosser 806-687-9732 CLASES BASICAS DE COMPUTACION EN ESPANOL Genertions on Line y son gratis. Estamos localicados en Life Run 4902 34th St. Para mas informacion llamen a Deana Rosser 806-687-9732. 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 information contact Kathy Stocco at 7628061 or visit the Lubbock Area Foundation’s website at www.lubbockareafoundation.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. Email your announcements to: latinolubbock@suddenlink.net, by the 21st. To advertise call us at (806)792-1212. Deadline is the 23rd.

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SBA Implements Higher Maximum Loan Sizes

n the heels of completing O final approvals of loans to nearly 2,000 firms that has been

in its loan queue waiting for final approval of the Small Business Jobs Act, the U.S. Small Business Administration has finished implementation of another major element of the bill: increasing maximum sizes in several of its loan programs. The changes – effective today – are permanent for general small business loans under SBA’s 7(a) guaranteed loan program, fixed asset loans through the 504 Certified Development Company program, Microloans, and International Trade, Export Working Capital and Export Express loans. A temporary increase for SBA Express loans is good for one year. “Across the country, there are small businesses owners who are in a position to take that next step to grow and create jobs, and these larger loan sizes provide another tool to help them do just that,” SBA Administrator Karen Mills said. “Whether they’re in the start-up phase and could use a microloan or are looking to take advantage of lower real estate prices and interest rates to buy a new building to expand, SBA loans can now be an even greater resource to help entrepreneurs and small business owners get the capital they need. Under the Jobs Act provisions, SBA has permanently increased 7(a) and 504 limits from $2 million to $5 million, and for manufacturers and certain energy-related projects seeking 504 loans, to $5.5 million. The maximum for International Trade and Export Work-

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ing Capital loans also has been increased from $2 million to $5 million. SBA also permanently increased microloan limits from $35,000 to $50,000, helping larger entrepreneurs with start-up costs and small business owners in underserved communities. It also raised the limit on Export Express loans, from $250,000 to $500,000, and made the program permanent. SBA Express loan limits have been temporarily raised from $350,000 to $1 million for one year. These loans offer a streamlined application process with reduced paperwork and approval often in a matter of days. Unlike traditional 7(a) loans, SBA Express loans carry a 50 percent guarantee and can be used as revolving lines of credit – to help restock inventories and support larger revenue sales – which are particularly critical for small businesses as they emerge out of the recession. SBA has already put in place the alternate size standard that expands eligibility for SBA-backed loans that was included in the Jobs Act, increasing the alternate size standard to include those small businesses with less than $15 million in net worth and $5 million in average net income. The Jobs Act also includes additional resources to help increase lending to small businesses, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative announced today by the Department of Treasury that will support $15 billion in lending through local programs and the Small Business Lending Fund, which will provide capital to local, community banks to increase their lending to small businesses. Additionally, the new law contains $12 billion in tax credits targeted to small businesses, including higher deductions for investing in new machines and equipment, zero capital gains for those who buy and hold small business stocks for five years, and a doubling of the maximum deduction for startups to $10,000. It also allows self-employed Americans to completely deduct health insurance costs for themselves and their families. For more information visit www. sba.gov . Copyright 2010 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.

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any individuals incorporate their business and do not know the requirements in order to remain a corporation. A corporation is a separate entity that protects an individual from personal liability. However, many individuals run the corporation as if it was sole-proprietorship. They co-mingle funds and pay personal expenses from the corporation. This is not permitted. If and individual wants to withdraw funds from such an entity, they should do it in a manner that it is legal. A corporation can be a vehicle that can give an individual a fresh start in their business, especially, if they have Internal Revenue Tax problems. This is a different entity that can continue to run the business. However, in order to remain a corporation, the directors or director must follow the rules, such as having annual meetings and paying and reporting taxes to the appropriate state agencies. Consult your financial or tax advisor for additional and complete information. JAIME D. GARCIA has been the owner of Associated Business services since 1978. He earned a degree from Texas Tech University in Business Administration. He specializes in Accounting and Small Business consulting. Call (806) 744-1984 for more information.

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Healthy Habits: Preventing food recalls in your kitchen

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hanksgiving has snuck up on us T again; time for roasted turkeys, stuffing and freshly

baked pumpkin pies! But before you throw yourself into the kitchen, be sure to follow simple food safety guidelines that will protect your family by keeping germs out of your thanksgiving meal. 1. Wash your hands often and for 20 seconds with soap and warm water. Especially before/after cooking and eating, after using the bathroom, changing a diaper or handling pets. Germs are invisible but everywhere. 2. Wash all produce thoroughly, even melons, lemons, and oranges. Germs can sit on the rind and can contaminate the inside when cut open. A good way to wash produce is to first spray it with a mixture of 1 cup white vinegar and 3 cups water, and then rinse it thoroughly with running water. This helps remove

germs and pesticides. 3. Separate raw, cooked, and readyto-eat foods. Keep raw turkey on a tray as it prevents juices from dripping and contaminating other foods. Germs love raw poultry and juices. 4. Decide in advance if you want to use fresh or frozen turkey and plan ahead. If you buy a fresh turkey, get it only 1-2 days before you are going to cook it. A frozen turkey needs to defrost in the refrigerator, not the kitchen counter. It takes 24 hours to defrost 4-5 pounds, i.e. a 15 lb. turkey takes 3 days. 5. Don’t rinse raw poultry or meat as germs can spread on to other surfaces. Rather, cook your turkey to 165˚F. Germs don’t like the heat. 6. Don’t leave food on the counter for more than two hours. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers. Germs love room temperature food and can multiply rapidly.

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being diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime. The overall estimated lifetime risk of HIV diagnosis among Hispanics is one in 52, according to a federal government study released Thursday. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers analyzed 2007 data from 37 states and

agnosis than blacks (one in 22), but had a nearly three times higher rate than whites (one in 170). The study also found that the estimated lifetime risk of HIV diagnosis for Hispanic males was three times higher than for white males (one in 102), while the rate for Hispanic females was five times higher than for white females (one in 538).

include an increased focus on culturally and linguistically appropriate intervention programs and increased access to HIV testing, prevention, care and treatment. The study findings appear in the Oct. 15 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the CDC.

Health Sciences Center medical students, and Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Be Wise — ImmunizeSM program. For information, call 799-4329. The clinic is made possible through a grant from the TMA Foundation. TMA is actively involved in improving immunization practices in Texas through Be Wise — Immu-

nize. The program works to educate the public that vaccinations are important, safe, and effective. Since the program began in 2004, Texas children have received more than 184,000 free or low-cost vaccinations. You can learn more about the program at www.texmed.org/ bewise.

e Wise-Immunize. Vacúnese Immunizesm de la Asociación contra la gripe de forma gratu- Medica de Tejas [TMA]. Para ita el miércoles, 10 de Noviembre de las 6 de la tarde hasta las 8:00 de la tarde en la clínica Médica ubicada en la Iglesia, Family Church, por la calle 34 e avenida Boston. Adultos e niños mayores de 3 años pueden vacunarse. Personal bilingüe estará disponible. Patrocinado por la sociedad y For rates call alianza medica de los condados Lubbock, Crosby, e Garza, los estudiantes de medicina de Texas email: latinolubbock@suddenlink.net Tech University Health Sciences Center y el programa Be Wise-

más información comuníquese al 799.4329. Esto es posible gracias a una beca de la fundación de TMA. TMA participa activamente en mejorar el conocimiento de inmunización en Tejas a través de Be Wise—Immunize y a instruir el publico acerca lo importante, seguro y eficaz que son las vacunas. Desde el inicio del programa, los niños de Tejas han recibido más de 184,000 vacunas gratis o de menos precio. Infórmese más sobre el programa en www.texmed.org/ bewise.

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What Latinos Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Two-thirds of Hispanics surveyed failed to recognize these key warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease: • Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships • Challenges in planning or solving problems • Withdrawal from work or social activities Source: Hispanic Perceptions of Alzheimer’s Disease, a survey by the Alzheimer’s Association funded by the MetLife Foundation.

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that diminishes them, because you have a lot of respect for your elders and you don’t want to talk about them losing their memories or not having the capacities to continue being that matriarch and patriarch of your family,” she says. “At the same time we want people to know there are many resources

they can do to deal with it,” says Maria Shriver, a former journalist and current first lady of California, who became an Alzheimer’s activist after her father, Sargent Shriver, was diagnosed with the disease in 2003. Hispanics are also more likely to care at home for a relative with Alzheimer’s than any other group, apart from Asian Americans. That commitment to family is a strength of Latino culture. But caring for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s takes a heavy physical, emotional and financial toll on Hispanic families — particularly the daughters, daughters-in-law and other female relatives who do most of the caregiving. And the strain will only increase. As the boomer generation ages, the incidence of Alzheimer’s is expected to rise dramatically. That’s why outreach to Latinos is so vital, says Dr. Maria Carrillo, senior director of medical and scientific relations at the Alzheimer’s Association. “It is very difficult to talk about your loved one in a way

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7 Simple Strategies for Controlling Diabetes

WEST TEXAS REGION AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS CONFERENCE for the Texas Nursing Team, Nov. 5th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Overton Hotel, 2322 Mac Davis Lane. The event counts as 4.58 hours of CNE credit. Midwestern State University is an approved CNE provider by the Texas Nurses Association, which is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. DIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASSES CHCL Diabetes Self-Management Classes will be held Tuesdays, from 5:30 to 7:30, at the Arnett-Benson Medical & Dental Clinic, at 3301 Clovis Rd. Learn to manage your diabetes, eat and cook healthier meals and mingle with others just like yourself. Registration is required. For additional info call Estela at 765-2611 ext. 1018. PRENATAL CLASSES & BABY ITEMS Earn points to receive “free” baby items by participating in the CHCL Prenatal Educational Classes. The class will be held November 11, 2010 - December 9, 2010 , from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The sessions will be offered at the SMK Conference room 2nd floor 1318 Broadway. Light Refreshments will be served. Childcare is not provided. Please RSVP by calling (806) 765-2611 ext. 1018. 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. A hot meal is served and gently used clothes are available. For information, call 799-4329. WALK FOR LIFE - TAKE A STAND AGAINST BULLYING Saturday, November 6, 2010. Registration and check-in begins at 9:30 am. Walk Starts at 10 am, at McCullough Park (88th & Flint Ave). Free registration, free t-shirts, prizes, fun and games! Visit www.contactlubbock. org for more information. WORLD AIDS DAY IS DEC. 1ST Free HIV and Syphilis Testing by the Texas Department of State Health Services will be held Dec. 1, 2010, from 9 a.m. to -3 p.m., at 6302 Iola Ave. For more info call (806) 744-3577. 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. Please do not bring your children to class. For more information or to register for a class, call 747-5577. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED--YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH CLASS! For class listings and details, please visit our website at www.lubbockparentconnection.org.

Eat three well-balanced meals 1. a day, with four to five hours between each meal. This can help

keep blood sugar consistent all day. 2. Avoid eating most breakfast cereals, which are usually high in carbohydrates. The body tends to be more insulin-resistant in the morning, causing a spike in blood sugar levels. Instead, eat a high-protein breakfast such as an egg-white omelet with low-fat ham, cheese, and chopped vegetables. 3. Avoid non-diet juices, sports drinks, and soda. All these contain

simple sugars that can cause blood sugar to spike. 4. Use breads, such as tortillas, made from 10 percent whole wheat and brown rice instead of white. 5. Read the Nutrition Facts label and choose foods with less than 25 grams of carbohydrates per serving, less than 250 grams of sodium (salt) per serving, and at least three grams of fiber per serving. 6. Exercise moderately for at least 150 minutes a week, or 30 minutes per day for five days a week. Moderate exercises include walking, swimming, bicycling, and dancing. 7. Be aware of the symptoms of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. These include headache, cold sweats, shakiness, and blurred vision. If you have these symptoms, follow the “15-15 rule”: eat 15 grams of carbohydrates immediately. This can be a half-cup of orange juice, one glass of skim milk, or half a can of regular soda. If you don’t feel better after 15 minutes, eat another 15 grams. If it is less than 30 minutes until your next meal, don’t wait. Eat it right away. If the symptoms persist, call your doctor.

7 estrategias simples para controlar la diabetes

Ingiera tres comidas bien equili1atro.bradas al día, y deje pasar de cua cinco horas entre cada una.

Esto puede contribuir a mantener el mismo nivel de azúcar en sangre durante todo el día. 2. Evite comer, durante el desayuno, la mayoría de los cereales, puesto que contienen un alto contenido de carbohidratos. El cuerpo tiende a hacer más resistencia a la insulina por las mañanas, lo que provoca un aumento brusco en los niveles de azúcar en sangre. En su lugar, ingiera un desayuno alto en proteínas; por ejemplo, una tortilla de clara de huevo con jamón bajo en grasas, queso y hortalizas picadas. 3. Evite los jugos que no sean de dieta, bebidas deportivas y sodas. Todos estos jugos contienen azúcares simples que pueden provocar un aumento brusco del nivel de azúcar en sangre. 4. Consuma pan de harinas y arroz integrales en lugar de blanco. 5. Lea siempre la etiqueta de información nutricional y elija alimentos

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iabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use it effectively. When this occurs, several bodily organs can be affected and have an onset of complications such as eye disease, kidney disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Kidneys function well when the tiny filters inside of them keep blood proteins inside your body. High blood glucose and high blood pressure can damage the kidney filters causing them to stop filtering which allows proteins to leak out of the kidney into the urine. Once this happens, the damaged kidney can no longer filter out wastes and extra fluids causing them to build up in your blood instead of exciting your body. To avoid kidney

complications caused by diabetes, maintain a healthy lifestyle by testing your blood sugar levels regularly, maintain a blood pressure no higher than 130/80, manage a healthy eating DR. VILLA diet, have your urine checked for albumin, avoid taking too much aspirin or acetaminophen, maintain physically active, control your weight, and take medications as prescribed.

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roblemas de la diabetes surgen cuando hay demasiada glucosa en la sangre o sea azúcar en la sangre. Cuando esto sucede, pueden dañar muchos órganos del cuerpo como los ojos, el corazón y los riñones. Los riñones no funcionan bien cuando los filtros dentro los riñones no mantienen a las proteínas dentro del cuerpo. Cuando los niveles altos de la azúcar en la sangre y la presión arterial están altos, pueden dañar estos filtros, dañando los riñones causando que no puedan limpiar adecuadamente los materiales de desecho y el exceso de líquido. Por lo tanto estos materiales se acumu-

lan en la sangre en vez de salir del cuerpo por la orina. Para prevenir problemas de los riñones causados por la diabetes y mantener sano a pesar de la diabetes, mantenga sus niveles de la azúcar en la sangre cerca de lo niveles deseados, mantenga su presión arterial menor de 130 sobre 80, siga el plan de comidas saludables, hágase el chequeo de los riñones con la prueba de al concentración urinaria de albúmina, y evite tomar analgésicos como aspirinas o acetaminofén. También diariamente realice actividad física durante 30 minutos, controle su peso y no falte de tomar su medicamentó indicado.

que contengan menos de 25 g de carbohidratos por ración, menos de 250 g de sodio (sal) y, por lo menos, 3 g de fibra. 6. Haga ejercicios de manera moderada durante, por lo menos, 150 minutos a la semana, o 30 minutos DR. RUBEN D. VILLA is a Kidney Disease Associates Clinical Assistant al día cinco días a la semana. Los Professor for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. ejercicios moderados incluyen: caminar, nadar, andar en bicicleta y bailar. 7. Esté atento a los síntomas de la hipoglucemia, o bajo nivel de azúcar en sangre: dolor de cabeza, sudoraciones frías, temblores, visión borrosa. Si presenta estos síntomas, siga la “regla 15/15”: ingiera inmediatamente 15 gramos de carbohidratos, que pueden encontrarse en media taza de jugo de naranja, un vaso de leche descremada, o media lata de refresco de soda regular. Si en 15 minutos no se siente mejor, ingiera 15 gramos más. Si su próxima comida debe ser en menos de 30 minutos, no espere; cómala directamente. Si los síntomas persisten, llame a su médico.

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GROUP SUPPORT FOR AMPUTEES and their friends and family members are invited to attend a meeting of the • If you don't already exercise, get approval from Lubbock Area Amputee Support Group on your doctor. the second Tuesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. at Covenant Knipling Education • Warm up and Conference Center, sixth floor of the west cool down to parking garage, 21st St. and Louisville Ave. avoid injury.

• Walk in a safe, well-lighted area. • Buddy up or join a walking group. • Drink plenty of water before you head out or bring it with you. • Monitor your walking with an inexpensive pedometer. To get • Start with optimal heart benefits try walking DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP short walks and work up to at least about 10,000 steps each day. meets every last Tuesday of the month at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church five, 30-minute walks a week to (En español p. 23) achieve significant health benefits. located at 1120 52nd from 6-7pm. November 2010

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Seminars to guide Hispanic families to college access and success

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PEACE OFFICERS GRADUATE: On October 1, 2010, the Law Enforcement Academy held their 74th Basic Peace Officer Academy Graduation. The Regional Law Enforcement Academy provides basic and advanced training services for law enforcement agencies and last 14 weeks. Graduates included: Adrienna Adame, Elasar Andrade, Jr., Janie Arguello, Curtis Bloom, Olga Castillo, Jeffery Caudillo, Arthur Duran, Randi Hurst, Darwin Huston, Mary Lopez, Lorenzo Manzilla, Shane Martinez, Cody McGaha, Jeremiah Murillo, Jesse Parks, Jacob Peer, Gerry Pierce, Jason Rodgers, Juan Sanchez, Rusty Sanders, Josh Timmons, Regina Vajdak, and Kent Wiley.

Making the Grades Toni Garza makes Dean's List o n i T Garza of Lubbock

Earns Place On Deans List @Berklee College Toni Garza, a 2009 honors graduate from Lubbock High earned a place on

the college going rates of Hispanic students in Lubbock ISD, the Office of College Access will initiate one piece of the District’s College/ Career Readiness Initiative by presenting several Café con Leche seminars throughout the school year. Café con Leche is a program developed by the Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI), which is part of the University of Texas System. The purpose of these seminars will be to address parents, students and community members about three areas of concern: college access, the importance of a college education and the educational crises in Texas, especially within the Hispanic population. Attendees should expect to receive valuable resources for attaining college access and success, along

the Dean's List at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Ma. Her Major is in Music Education and Voice Principal (Singer). Her classification is a second semester student. Garza, went through a lengthy acceptance process to get accepted in to the private university. She first submitted an apouth Plains College will host plication to audition. Upon being Opening Doors/Abriendo notified she went to Houston for her Puertas for prospective students try out. Toni is the daughter of Gilbert & and their families from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 13 in the Student CenCandy Garza. ter on the Levelland campus. The event will feature handson workshops in both English and Spanish designed to help students

SPC to host bilingual workshop for prospective students and parents

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with addressing fears and concerns about post secondary education. Participants are requested to RSVP to each scheduled event to insure the proper number of materials will be available at each seminar. Scheduled locations, dates and times are listed below. • November 17, 2010, Monterey High School, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cafe • December 6, 2010, Dunbar Middle School, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Tentative) • January 26, 2011, Coronado High School, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Library • March 7, 2011, Cavazos Middle School, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Library • April 20, 2011, O.L. Slaton Middle School, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Library. For more information or to RSVP to an event, please contact Leslie Soto at lsoto@lubbockisd.org, call the Counseling and College/Career Readiness Department at 806-7666657, or visit their office located at 1628 19th St.

prepare for college. Students and their families will learn about admissions, financial aid, testing and career choices as well as have an opportunity to tour the Levelland campus. The day will conclude with lunch and a student panel. The event will feature door prizes including Accuplacer testing waivers and five $1000 scholarships. In order to attend, please register online at www.southplainscollege. edu. The registration deadline Is Nov. 8. For more information, contact Kathryn Perez at (806) 716-2115 or Maria Strong at (806) 716-2562. Ad

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Education & Scholarship Update EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Want to attend college or enroll in a vocational program, but lack finances? LEARN Educational opportunity Center can help you apply for federal and state aid programs. Call 763-4256. All services are FREE!! ECHOING GREEN: Social Entrepreneur Fellowship Program seeks individuals or partnerships with innovative solutions to significant social problems, strategies designed to create high-impact and sustainable change in people's lives, and the ability to grow and lead a new organization. Maximum award: $60,000 in seed money. For more information: www. echoinggreen.org/fellowship. Application deadline - Nov 12, 2010 UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The 49th annual program will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 5 - 12, 2011. Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action. For more information: www.ussenateyouth.org. Application deadline- Dec 2, 2010 MORGAN STANLEY RICHARD B. FISHER SCHOLARS are selected to work as summer analysts in various divisions of the firm. Recipients of the scholarship are awarded $7,500 during their junior year and the scholarship is renewable for their senior year. Students who are interested in this opportunity should send an email to adebola. osakwe@morganstanley.com to have an application emailed to them. Application deadline- Dec 10, 2010. WAL-MART STORES, INC. HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is available on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage from selected geographical locations. Students must be enrolled full-time as a first year freshmen during the upcoming academic year. Awards are in the amount of $2,500. For more information: https://apply.hsf.net. Application Deadline- Jan 31, 2011. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) open to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) discipline at a college or university that is accredited in the United States are eligible for the MUST funding opportunity. MUST is administered by the Hispanic College Fund through a consortium that includes the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Participation is highly competitive and can be renewed through a student’s junior year. For more information: www. hispanicfund.org. Application deadlineMar 1, 2011.

Mark Your Calendar

2010-11 Important School Holidays

Happy Birthday

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November 7th. Have a great day! Love your family and friends!

Nov. 10 Nov. 24-26 Dec. 16 & 17 Dec. 20-Jan. 3 January 17 February 21 March 14-18 April 22 May 27 May 27 & 28

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Welcome to Lubbock Power & Light. What’s Happening? Xcel has sold its retail business in Lubbock to LP&L, and the sale will be officially completed this week.

What do Xcel customers need to do?

For most Xcel customers, there’s nothing you have to do. Your service won’t be interrupted and you’ll start enjoying some of the lowest prices in the state including the lowest rates in Texas five times this year and November will make it 6.

So when I get my first bill, how can I pay it?

LP&L offers a number of payment options, including 27 payment centers in Lubbock, automatic bank drafts, free online credit card payments, and of course, payment in person.

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We’ve even increased the number of call center employees by 35% to better handle all our new customers. And we’ll still be the only utility in Lubbock that welcomes our customers to walk-in and speak to someone face-to-face.

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If you have any questions, give us a call at 775-2509. With Home-Owned LP&L, naturally it’s a local number with Lubbock folks answering your questions. Or, visit lpandl.com.

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Writing on the Wall

Joey "Wiseone" Martinez Celebrates Culture, Graffiti Art

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

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The origins of graffiti go back to the beginnings of human, societal living. Graffiti has been found on uncovered, ancient, Egyptian monuments, and graffiti even was preserved on walls in Pompeii. Graffiti is the plural form of the Italian word grafficar. In plural, grafficar signifies drawings, markings, patterns, scribbles, or messages that are painted, written, or carved on a wall or surface.

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rom early childhood, Joey Martinez was already exploring and taking risks with his art work. He would use the walls of his family’s home as a canvas to illustrate lessons from school and to express himself. He didn’t get in trouble because the drawings were colorful and captivated his family, many who also possessed artistic talents. Rather, they encouraged him to draw, even to consider becoming an architect. His first art piece was done over gang-related graffiti, which he believed would cause him to become targeted for taking a stand against gang issues. He painted a mural called “Mexican Pride,” which depicted an angel from one gang, carrying the soul of an opposing gang member. “I wanted it to be symbolic and demonstrate that gang colors were insignificant in death,” he said. He added that it was done in honor of a friend who had been killed by a gang member. The design caught the attention of many neighbors who invited him to paint murals on their garages and the walls of their houses and fences. Often they would request the image of the Virgin Mary, which would prompt neighbors to honor the Virgin with flowers, and they would light candles in the evening as they prayed to her image. From the neighbors to the gang members they took pride in his art and demonstrated their respect to the work by not tagging it, or painting over it. After painting a mural he would place a quote to reflect his position on an issue, thus, he inherited the name “WiseOne”. Soon he was commissioned to do murals by community groups, to businesses, to youth organizations. And as the requests grew, so did his portfolio, but more importantly, his art style and medium. Joey “WiseOne” Martinez has been commissioned to paint murals all over the world and in many cities across the nation. His style has become more refined. In addition, he is mastering graphic design to further enhance his artwork and sustain the graffiti art medium through online and technological use. A more recent art project that has become a background for many photos is the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center who commissioned him in 2009.

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As the Dia de los Muertos Procession was being held, Joey did a live demonstration of graffiti art so people could expereince as it came to fruition. With only the light of an outdoor lamp and the moon, he painted many graffiti symbols and designs. Among the wall designs include a self portrait; La Katrina, one of the Mexican popular names for death also called Lady Death. Joey also painted a woman battling breast cancer wearing a mask of death. He did this in honor of family members who have battled and died to breast cancer. One of the symbols that he painted was that of the Virgin Mary with a mask of death on her face. "Many people misunderstand this design... it's a symbol of hope and strength during the toughest times," he said explaining that the Virgen de Guadalupe is a significant figure among Hispanic Catholics - and is a symbol of strength. Joey said that he experienced some difficult times, and quit painting. Eventually he used his art as therapy and to demonstrate his trials. He said that now he looks forward to coming up with the next design. And, he uses his work to encourage others to overcome life's challenges. He has been serving as a speaker for many youth groups. "The (spray) can represents a better direction," he said. Explaining that he tells youth that graffiti has helped him to get on track, and evolve in his life. He added that his work was also a way to encourage dialogue and interest in Hispanic-themed art with cultural relevance. "This is my way of contributing to the diversity of our art community."

Graffiti

Graffiti art originated in the late 1960's, and it has been developing ever since. However, it is not readily accepted as being art like those works that are found in a gallery or a museum. It is not strictly denied the status of genuine art because of a lack of form or other base aesthetic elements. Most of the opposition to graffiti art is due to its location and bold, unexpected, and unconventional presentation, but its presentation and often illegal location does not necessarily disqualify it as art.

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Art in the Making

Murals at the Graffiti Building at LHUCA

November 2010

PHOTO TRIBUTE BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

Expression

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Community/comunidad PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

Revealing Mexico

n 2010, Mexico observes two I important anniversaries: the bicentennial of its

A GOOD CAUSE: Caprock Foundation members proudly presented a check for $25,000 to the South Plains Food Bank, the Foundation's 2010 charity recipient. The group raised funds through Gala Latina, a unique event that focuses on supporting local charities through its proceeds. Gala Latina provides a vehicle to celebrate the Latino Culture by highlighting a Latin American Country each year. This year the theme was ‘Puerto Rico, La Isla del Encanto'. Foundation members include Marciano Morales, Martha Morales, Dr. Athos Colon, Marie Colon, Christy Martinez-Garcia, Juanema Christensen, Yolanda Gonzaga, Amira De Al-Alami, Velma Medina, Dr. Al-Alami, Dr. Jorge Brothers, and Stacy Brothers. The Caprock Foundation will begin taking RFP's in January to determine the 2011 recipient.

Revealing Mexico is the book of the Mexican bicentennial. On a national level, it ofindependence from fers a new way for Spain and the cenMexicans to see their tennial of the Mexcountry. On an interican Revolution. national level, it aims These two mileto reaffirm cultural stones offer the relationships across country's 111 milborders, one people lion citizens and 30 to another. It presents million Mexican an honest window Americans an uninto the country's evprecedented opporeryday life, offering tunity to rediscover a chance to set aside and celebrate their cultural stereotypes shared heritage. and say, once and for Revealing Mexico all, “This is the real by John Mack and Susanne Steines Mexico.” is an astonishing new photographic Available in English and in Spanportrait and literary testimony of the ish, order at www.revealingmexico. country. com

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bicentenario mexicano. A nivel nacional, ofrece una nueva manera para que los mexicanos ven a su país. A nivel internacional, tiene como objetivo reafirmar las relaciones culturales a través de fronteras, un pueblo a otro. Presenta una ventana honesto en la vida cotidiana del país, ofreciendo la posibilidad de dejar de lado los estereotipos culturales y decir, de una vez por todas, "Este es el verdadero México." Disponible en Inglés y en Español. Compra el libro en www.revealingmexico.com

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Meals on Wheels is enlisting the help of United Super ma rket s, K A M C -T V, and KLBK-TV, for the “Feed a Friend – It’s as Easy as Pie” fundraiser. This year’s project will take place from November 13-20, 2010. For a $5 donation to Meals on Wheels, participants will receive a coupon for a free Sara Lee pie including: blueberry, home style apple, dutch apple, cherry, pumpkin, mince, sweet potato, and peach. Lubbock Meals on Wheels hopes to raise $50,000 with this fundraiser. Donations can be made at any store or at the Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ office, 2304 34th. Lubbock Meals RBMM JOB #: 3AEC100269_2010 Blue Sky Elderly Assistance Ad Resizes CLIENT: Atmos Energy PUB: Latino Lubbock Magazine RELEASE DATE: 8/25/10 INSERTION DATE: 8/27/10 FOR QUESTIONS CALL: Melissa Gonzalez (214.987.6537)

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n 2010, México señala dos importantes aniversarios: el bicentenario de su independencia de España y el centenario de la Revolución Mexicana. Estos dos hitos de oferta del país 111 millones y 30 millones de ciudadanos estadounidenses de México una oportunidad sin precedentes para descubrir y celebrar su herencia compartida. Revelando México de John Mack y Susanne Steines es un sorprendente LATINAS FOR THE CURE, FOR SURVIVAL: Latina breast cancer survi- nuevo retrato fotográfico y el testivors gathered for the annual Latinas for the Cure Latina Survivor photo. The photo monio literario del país. was taken at the Survivor Breakfast. To learn more about Latinas for the Cure contact Revelando México es la libro del Latino Lubbock Magazine at (806)792-1212, or www.latinolubbock.net.

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Steps to Prepare a Family Budget

f you're spending everything I you earn and never have money to save or invest, you need to find

ways to cut expenses. When you realize how you're spending your money, you'll be surprised by how you can eliminate some small daily expenses that add up to a lot during a year. In order to do this, you'll need to develop a budget. The household budget is simply an analysis of your monthly income and expenditures. The first rule for a household budget is to keep it simple. It should not be seen as a limitation on the control you have over the money, but rather as a guide that allows you to know where the money you earn every month is going. Once you have developed the budget, the second rule is to be disciplined and abide by it. In a household budget you'll find areas for savings, since you'll have a comparison between your expenses and your income. The result is the profit or extra money that you

have every month. What to do with that money is your decision. Nevertheless, it will also be useful as you think about making any changes in order to achieve a financial goal (university studies for your children, retirement, a house). Let's see. First, compile your credit card statements, checkbook, receipts for all your purchases, including supermarket expenses and anything else you pay with cash, check, or credit card. Then, on a sheet of paper or in an Excel spreadsheet, write down your monthly income, including any other income such as Social Security, pensions, child support, supplementary jobs, etc. Next, write down your fixed expenses such as bills due on specific dates or that are recurring, e.g., housing (rent or mortgage, second mortgage, or line of credit), debt repayment (car or personal loans, credit cards) insurance (house, car, life), family (tuition, child support, alimony, child

care), and contributions. Then, write down variable expenses, which are the ones that occur regularly but in varying amounts, such as transportation (fares on public transportation, gas, car repairs), food (supermarket, lunches, snacks), services (gas, electricity, water, telephone, cell phone, etc. credit card fees, personal needs (hairdresser, personal grooming items), health care (doctors, medicines). Lastly, write down flexible expens- FLYING HIGH: Employees of Aerocare gave Latino Lubbock staff a tour over Lubes, which are the ones for things bock as part of a PR tour. "The flight was amazing," said Christy Martinez-Garcia, that you "want," instead of the ones publisher. you "need," such as clothing, entertainment, gadgets, subscriptions. Here is where you'll be able to make adjustments or take them off your budget in order to find money for something else. Once you have all this information you'll be able to evaluate what you can cut in order to We specialize in seniors begin saving. It doesn't matter how little, the important thing is to begin. For more information and examples on this topic see "Resources for a better financial future" in the Web site of The Aspira Association http://www.aspira.org/.

Como Preparar un Presupuesto Familiar i usted está gastando todo lo que meta financiera (estudios universi- transportación (tarifas de transportS gana y nunca tiene dinero para tarios de sus hijos, jubilación, una ación pública, gasolina, reparaciones del vehículo), comida (mercado, ahorrar o invertir, tiene que buscar propiedad). Veamos. maneras de cortar algunos gastos. Cuando se dé cuenta de cómo gasta su dinero, se sorprenderá de cómo puede eliminar algunos pequeños gastos diarios que sumados llegan a mucho al año. Para ello, necesita desarrollar un presupuesto. El presupuesto familiar no es otra cosa que un análisis de gastos e ingresos mensuales. La primera regla del presupuesto familiar es mantenerlo sencillo. No hay que verlo como una limitación al control que se tiene sobre el dinero, sino como una guía para saber a dónde se va el dinero que gana mensualmente. Una vez desarrolle el prepuesto, la segunda regla es ser disciplinado en mantenerlo. En un presupuesto familiar, podrá ver áreas donde puede ahorrar, ya que tendrá una comparación de los gastos que tiene con el dinero que entra. El resultado es la ganancia o el dinero extra que tiene cada mes. Lo que haga con ese dinero es decisión suya. Sin embargo, también le será útil al pensar en hacer algún cambio para poder lograr alguna

Primero recopile los estados de cuentas de sus tarjetas de crédito, registro de cheques, recibos de todo lo que compra (incluyendo, en el supermercado) y cualquier otra cosa que compre con efectivo, cheque o tarjeta de débito. Luego, en una hoja de papel o si prefiere en una hoja de trabajo en el programa Excel, anote su ingreso mensual e incluya otros ingresos tales como Seguro Social, pensiones, sustento de menores, empleo suplementario, etc. Después, anote los gastos fijos como facturas (pagos) que vencen en una fecha específica o que se hacen regularmente, tales como: casa (alquiler o hipoteca, segunda hipoteca o línea de crédito), obligaciones crediticias (auto, préstamos personales, tarjetas de crédito), seguros (casa, auto, vida), familia (pagos de matrícula, sustento de menores, pensión alimenticia y guardería), y contribuciones. Luego anote los gastos variables, los cuales ocurren regularmente, pero cambia la cantidad, tales como:

Many Medicare beneficiaries are losing Coverage this year and the NEW 2011. Medicare changes will affect every Medicare beneficiary!

almuerzos, meriendas), servicios (electricidad, agua, celular, teléfono), tarjetas de crédito, necesidades personales (peluquería, artículos de aseo), cuidado de salud (médicos, medicinas). Por último anote los gastos flexibles, aquéllos para cosas que usted "quiere" en vez de para aquellas que "necesita", tales como: ropa, entretenimiento, artefactos, subscripciones. Aquí es donde podrá hacer ajustes o quitar de su presupuesto para así encontrar dinero para otra cosa. Una vez tenga toda esta información, podrá evaluar qué puede ajustar para comenzar a ahorrar. No importa que la cantidad sea pequeña, lo importante es comenzar. Para más información y ejemplos sobre este tema busque "Recursos para      un mejor futuro económico" en el sitio Web The Aspira Association http:// www.aspira. org/.

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A TEEN'S VIEW:

Lunch Equal to Relaxing With this year's L.I.S.D. bond hen I was Wy o u n g e r election, if it is passed it would my Mom would mean some major renovations to

always ask me the same questions after school, "How was your day?" in response I would only say "Good." Later when she asked DESTINY "What was your MOLINA favorite class?" I YOUNG HISTORIANS: José López Jr. and his Spanish class had a blast learning would quickly say "Lunch!" and tell about Mexican Independence on Sept 16th. The students drew sidewalk art to depict her about all the daily drama that the history. happened during my lunch time. Now that I am older, and in High School, my favorite part of the day is still my lunch break. Don’t get me wrong I love all my classes at school and they are providing me with all my educational needs. The difference is in High School you don’t have to sit on a hard orange plastic chair - you can go out either by yourself or with your friends and catch up on the latest teen news or just get a breath of fresh air. Going out for me at lunch is not only a time to socialize with friends, but a symbol of freedom and adulthood.

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the schools and along with that bond would be taking away our freedom of going on off campus lunches. With this bond the schools would be adding several fast food restaurants to the cafeteria and having a wider variety of foods which is a pert. In my opinion off campus lunches gives some teens the chance to step out-side of the school walls and confines and get a break from pencils and paperwork and also to contribute to the local businesses. This is my opinion but 45 minutes of freedom each day on off campus lunches completely changes my attitude when I come back for the second half of the school day. It would seem that if the L.I.S.D. bond election is approved our schools would get improvements in our computer labs and libraries. This is this teens view.

DESTINY MOLINA is a junior at Coronado High School. She enjoys writing and playing in the orchestra. She plans to attend TTU.

National Hispanic Recognition Program selects six LISD students

ix Lubbock ISD students were S recently selected for recognition in the National Hispanic Rec-

ognition Program (NHRP) for their performance on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) and their grade point average (GPA). Each year, the NHRP identifies nearly 5,000 of the highest-scoring students (from a nationwide total of more than 200,000 juniors) in the United States and U.S. Territories who take the PSAT/NMSQT and designate themselves as Hispanic/Latino. The NHRP Hispanic Scholars from Lubbock High School are:

John Hardberger, Christopher Casanova and Ben Hernandez. The NHRP Hispanic Scholars from Monterey High School are: Erin Garza, Michael Gomez and Miles Oliva. The NHRP was initiated in 1983 to identify outstanding Hispanic/ Latino high school students and to share information with interested colleges and universities. In order to be eligible, students must be at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino as defined by the program guidelines, meet the minimum PSAT/ NMSQT cutoff score for Texas, and achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Classes and grades College bound students

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issues that highschool juniors must deal with to increase their chances of success in college and career. The junior year selection of classes -- and the grades you receive in them -- is very important because it is the last full year of grades that admissions folks will review while deciding your fate.

You’ll want to stick to a tough regimen of college-prep classes, including some advanced-placement or other honors classes, if possible. Don’t go crazy with the courses and overload yourself, but the courses and grades you receive are very important. Some of the teachers you have for classes in your junior year may also play an important role for you in your senior year -when you ask them to write you a letter of recommendation for college -- so plan on spending some of the time in your junior year getting to know at least a few of your favorite teachers on a more personal level.

Youth Opportunities “WII HAVE FUN” Wednesdays at Patterson Branch Library Kids, teens and even adults can come enjoy Wii games at the Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3. This is an ongoing program. For more information, please call the library at 767-3300. TEEN BOOK GROUP Meets at the Groves Branch Library The Book Lovin’ Teens (BLTs) will meet at the Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th Street, on Thursday, November 4 at 4:30 p.m. We will continue our discussion of the second book in the Percy Jackson series, “The Sea of Monsters” by Rick Riordan For students in grades 6 through 12. For more information, call 767-3733. REMEMBERING OUR HISTORY Learn about life for soldiers in WWII. Handson program about the uniforms they wore, food they ate, and gear they carried. Color a picture or make a card to send to a soldier today. Contact Lisa Howe, Education Coordinator, at 806775-3059 for more information. Nov. 7, 1-3 pm at the Silent Wings Museum, $5 . ART WITH AIMEE If you love ART and PIZZA then this class is for you! Enjoy a pizza party, followed by a fun, seasonally-inspired craft. Crafts will include collages, drawings, paintings, sculptures and just plain messy fun. (4 hr, 3rd Friday of every month) Nov. 19th, at 6 pm at Maxey, $10. KIDS CAFÉ A hot, nutritious meal is served daily. Ages: 18 and under. Sponsored by the South Plains Food Bank. At 3:30 p.m. daily M-F, at RAWLINGS Community Center. LULAC YOUTH COUNCIL is seeking youth to be a part of the youth group. For more info please email Lee St. Dennis at lulacyouth263@hotmail.com. GIRL SCOUTS Troop 6424 New! Troop 6424 meets weekly for events, badges and fund raisers. Contact Troop Leader Charles Baker at 789-9753 for information. Ages: 5-18 (1.5 hrs, weekly) 6:30 PM T HODGES $15/yr GIRL SCOUTS Troop 6073 meets weekly for events, badges, and fundraisers. Contact the Girl Scouts’ main office for more information at 806-745-2855. At the Trejo Center, 6 p.m. weekly on Wednesdays. Fee is $10/yr. NORTH LUBBOCK BOXING CLUB is currently recruiting youngsters who are willing to train hard, and study hard in school. The services are free of charge except for a $40 annual fee paid to USA Boxing. NLBC is located at 417 N. Akron, behind the Matthews Learning Center. OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! Ages 13+ (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free.

Our Elders/Nuestros mayores Noticas para los ancianos MONTHLY SENIOR DANCECome dance to a variety of music offered by live musicians, DJ’s or CD’s, Friday, Nov. 19th, 6 p.m. at the Trejo Super Center, 3200 Amherst. The cost is $3. VETERANS DAY Are you a veteran? We salute you! Come out and share your memories or just come and thank the veterans for their service. Enjoy cookies and punch, Nov. 11th at 1 pm, at the Trejo Center, Free. THANKSGIVING LUNCH A time to come together and give thanks! Enjoy a nice lunch and fellowship with friends, Nov. 20, at 12 pm at Trejo, $2. THANKSGIVING POTLUCK A time to come together and give thanks for all the that you have received throughout life. Bring a dish and enjoy fellowship with friends and loved ones - Nov 12th, 4 pm at Homestead Senior Program 5401 56th Street, Free; and, Nov. 20th, 11 am at Simmons, Free. SABOR LATINO Dance to Norteno, Tejano and country music in a smoke-free, alcohol-free environment. First Friday, monthly from 6-11 pm at Rawlings Center, $3. HOT LUNCHES FOR SENIORS Join us Monday-Friday at 12 Noon at one of our five city senior centers! 60 & Over – $2 Donation/Under 60 – $5 Required Cost. Transportation available to seniors 60 and over for $2 donation per round-trip from your home! Available at all 5 senior centers! For information, call 767-2710. CUMBIA-CIZE Low impact aerobics with a Mexican flair. Get in shape dancing the Cumbia! (1 hr) 6:30 PM T Lubbock Senior Center Free Weekly.

El Alzheimer y las latinas

as familias hispanas de todo L el país lidian con la cuestión del Alzheimer y qué hacer como cuidadores por los seres queridos que padecen esta enfermedad debilitante. Los hispanos son 1,5 veces más propensos a contraer la enfermedad que los blancos no hispanos. Casi un cuarto de millón de hispanos —y más de 5 millones de estadounidenses— padecen de Alzheimer, según la Alzheimer's Association. El Shriver Report del grupo se concentra en el impacto de la enfermedad sobre las mujeres, en especial, los 11 millones de parientes cuidadores en el país. Las mujeres están en el “epicentro” del Alzheimer, según el informe: dos tercios de las personas que padecen Alzheimer, y casi dos tercios de sus cuidadoras, son mujeres. Y la enfermedad tiene un impacto desproporcionado sobre los hispanos, que, debido a mayores factores de riesgo como la diabetes, son 1,5 veces más propensos a contraer la enfermedad que los blancos no hispanos. “Es preciso que contemos con más información en español, y necesitamos que más personas de la comunidad latina den su visión sobre las realidades del Alzheimer, a fin de que las personas comprendan de qué se trata la enfermedad y qué pueden hacer para abordarla”, afirma Maria Shriver, ex periodista y actual primera dama de California, quien se convirtió en activista del Alzheimer después de que a su padre, el Sargent Shriver, se le diagnosticara la enfermedad en 2003. Es más probable que los hispanos cuiden a un pariente enfermo de Alzheimer en casa que cualquier otro grupo, aparte de los asiáticos norteamericanos. Ese compromiso con la familia es una fortaleza de la cultura latina. Pero cuidar a un ser querido a quien se le ha diagnosticado Alzheimer

ELDERLY AND DISABLED UTILITY ASSISTANCE If you are in need of assistance with your propane, gas or electric bill, and you are 60 years of age or older, please contact Neighborhood House at 741-0459 to see if you qualify for assistance. If you are disabled receiving SSDI or SSI and you are age 59 and under, please con- • Si no hace ejercicio actualmente, hable con su tact LIFE/RUN Centers at 795-5433 to médico para see if you qualify. que éste lo autorice. OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpre• Para evitar su dictable weather of high winds and actividad poco too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes a poco hasta enfriarse y descansar. and more! M-F at the Trejo Center, • Empiece con caminatas cortas. Para llegar a obtener beneficios de and the Lubbock Senior Center. salud que resulten significativos, “GRANDPARENTS RAISING trabaje hasta lograr caminar duGRANDCHILDREN” call or visit rante 30 minutos, cinco veces por the Parenting Cottage, 3818 50th St. semana. 795-7552. www.parentingcottage. • Camine en un ambiente seguro y com. bien iluminado. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION • Camine acompañado o únase a un To and From Senior Centers, Age 60+ grupo de caminantes. $1 donation each way, Monday-Friday • Tome abundante agua antes de All Centers. Call (806) 767-2710 for salir a caminar o llévela consigo. information and to be placed on a route!

tiene un grave efecto físico, emocional y financiero en las familias hispanas —en especial, las hijas, nueras y demás parientes femeninos que asumen la mayor parte del cuidado– . Y la tensión no hará más que aumentar. A medida que la generación de boomers (nacidos entre 1946 y 1964) envejezca, cabe esperar que la incidencia del Alzheimer aumente drásticamente. Por eso, llegar a los latinos resulta tan esencial, explica la Dra. Maria Carrillo, directora general de relaciones médicas y científicas para la Alzheimer's Association. “Resulta sumamente difícil hablar del ser querido de una manera que lo disminuya, porque uno siente mucho respeto por sus mayores y no desea hablar sobre que pierden la memoria o carecen de las capacidades para continuar siendo la matriarca o el patriarca de su familia”, afirma. “Al mismo tiempo, queremos que la gente sepa que dispone de muchos recursos”. (English version available on p. 12)

Lo que necesitan saber los latinos acerca de la enfermedad de Alzheimer Dos tercios de los hispanos encuestados no lograron reconocer estas señales clave de advertencia de la enfermedad de Alzheimer: • Dificultad para comprender imágenes visuales o relaciones espaciales • Dificultad para planificar o resolver problemas • Pérdida de iniciativa para tomar parte en el trabajo o en las actividades sociales

BY ALVINO PEREZ LOPEZ

l Hueso, that’s’ what the barE rio was called, was located on what is now Clovis Road on the

South and “los tracques” (railroad tracks) on the North. The whole barrio was actually located on what is now the National Flea Market on Clovis Road. It consisted of three main streets: Ave S, on the west side; Ave Q, on the East side; and Ave R, in the middle. The Lopez family of Don Jesus y Anita lived on Ave R, is where Rogelio Perez Lopez was born on November 5, 1930. He was the eldest son of what would eventually be a clan of 10 siblings - three daughters and seven sons. “El Roy”, as he would be known by most of the inhabitants of el hueso was the oldest of the family. He would be followed by Alicia, Raquel y Anita, the three hijas; and thereafter, Ramiro, Pedro, Alvino, Antonio, Ramon y Ruben, los hombres. Being born at the height of the Great Depression would teach this young boy a lot of life’s lessons, particularly the family culture and values. Throughout the next decade

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Roy would endure hardships that most of the mexicanos that lived in “El Huseo" y el barrio San Jose experienced. This small story is to honor my oldest brother Roy. As I write this, I am reminded of what life was like growing up in el hueso barely getting by was an everyday occurrence. There were food and gasoline rations, unemployment for many in Lubbock. But in that era, it was more so for Mexicans, whom by family stories and factual accounts most were poor and treated very differently. None the less, life went on. Roy was married at a young age to a wonderful woman (whose family was on the cover of your magazine a couple of months ago, Los Garcias - Don Arturo Y Fabiana Garcia) Reba, who sadly passed on. There is too much to remember and write that I will forgo that theme and simply say: Feliz Cumpleanos Roy de parted de todos Los Lopez, Garcias, hundreds of family members and all of your friends in Lubbock. Happy 80th Birthday brother we all Love You Very Much.

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

Fuente: Hispanic Perceptions of Alzheimer’s Disease, encuesta realizada ccording to the Alzheimpor la Alzheimer's Association y finaner’s Association, 35 million ciada por la MetLife Foundation. people worldwide are affected by

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LOTERIA Mexican Bingo is played with cards from Mexico and embraces Hispanic culture. Daily at 10:30 a.m., at the Trejo Supercenter. Cost is $2.50. November 2010

"El Roy"

Despite humble beginnings, big heart

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Researchers at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) are conducting a study to see how the disease targets Mexican Americans. Sid O’Bryant, Ph.D., assistant professor in the TTUHSC Department of Neurology, said there is not much data about how this disease effects Mexican Americans. The study takes approximately 2 hours once a year and involves

blood work, interviews and memory testing. Participants must be 50 years or older. All participants will be paid $100 for their time and travel expenses. TTUHSC experts also will offer presentations at the following counties: • 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 635 S. Fourth St. Slaton, TX • Noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Senior Citizens Center, 106 East North St., Bovina, TX. For more information contact Vicki Ramirez, TTUHSC research coordinator, at (806) 743-5604.

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ducciones de Vicente Fernández han adoptado un clima plácido de absoluta tranquilidad, como si la madurez hubiera endulzado el carácter de este formidable cantante mexicano. Como consecuencia, El Chente se luce especialmente en el territo-

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rio romántico del bolero ranchero. Debutando como director musical, nos ofrece un puñado de canciones que por momentos coquetean con formatos pop (Regalo De Dios), pero que mayormente acompañan su voz con los acostumbrados violines del mariachi. Un disco melodioso, grabado con sapiencia, que ocupará un lugar privilegiado dentro de la prolífica discografía del Chente.

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Memoriam/memorial Benito Lujan, 55, of Lubbock passed away October 8, 2010. He was born Oct. 25, 1954 in Arizona. He worked for Bayer Crop for eight years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Ella Sabez. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Willie May Cash; two daughters, Yvette Lujan and Priscilla Lujan; one son, Robert Luna; one son-inlaw, Ernest Arguello; seven grandchildren; one sister, Lupe Lomeli; three brothers, Pedro Munguia, Armando Guzman and Ernesto Cevallez; three stepdaughters, Shunda Cash, Margaret Cash and LasMaria Teresa Ran- hunda Cash; and a host of other relatives gel, 59, of Lubbock and friends. passed on to the Lord Beatrice Huizar, on October 2, 2010. She 79, of Lubbock passed was a beloved mother, away on October 9, grandmother, sister and 2010. She was born on aunt. Maria was born on July 29, 1931 to the late Aug. 5, 1951 to Petra Jose Ramirez and AnHernandez and Raul gelita Garcia Ramirez Rios. Survivors include in Jayton, Texas. She her mother, Petra; five sisters, Mary, Marwas preceded in death tha, Aurora, Jovita and Isabelle; four chilby her sisters, Rosa dren, Deanna, James, Luciana and June; Pilar Raand five grandchildren, Michael, Emery, mos, Otila RamirezHenderson, Josefina Ramirez, Bryanna, Alex James and Joby. Maria was and two brothers, and Ricardo and Lorenzo also blessed with many nephews, nieces Ramirez. Beatrice worked for Dunlap's and and other family. Goodwill of Lubbock. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Rudy Ramirez, , passed away on OcBenito Herrera, tober 2, 2010. He was 70, of Lubbock passed born on October 16, away on October 9, 1945. Rudy married 2010 surrounded by his Petra Ramirez on Oct. family. He was born on 22, 2000. He worked Sept. 7, 1940 in Eden, for Northern King Seed Texas. He married MaCompany in New Deal, ria Nazaria Flores on Texas. He attended March 28, 1960 in PlaSt. Joseph's Catholic inview, Texas. He was Church. Survivors inin death by clude his wife, Petra Ramirez; stepson, preceded sons, Ernest and Freddie Martinez; grandson, Freddie Marti- his Herrera; parents, Luis and Edna; nez, III; brother, Lewis Ramirez; sister, Min- Raul brother, Raymond Hernandez. Those ga Pena; and several nieces and nephews. and left to cherish his memory are his precious wife of 50 years, Maria Herrera; Zachary Se- and loving Benito Herrera, Jr., Richard (Deedee) bastain Matta, , sons, and Justin Herrera; daughters, Di22, of Lubbock passed Herrera (Pete) Rodriguez and Sally (Robert) on October 3, 2010. ana Shannon; two sisters, Maria Ramirez and He was born to Mundro Josie Lopez; 15 grandchildren; and five Robinson and Yolanda great-grandchildren. Matta on October 1, 1988. He was a 2007 Gregory Aaron graduate of Monterey Galarza died October High School. He leaves to cherish his 12, 2010. He was born memory his father, Mundro Robinson, Sr.; May 15, 1986 in Lubmother, Yolanda Matta; one sister, Artesea bock to Greg and MarRobinson; one brother, Mundro, Jr.; two tha Galarza and was a grandmothers, Sally Matta and Deborah lifelong resident of LubRobinson; special girlfriend, Katrina Martibock. During his teennez; and a host of Aunts, Uncles and other age years he was a relatives and friends. Boy Scout and member of Troop 414, at age Mario Cuellar, seventeen, he achieved the honor of being passed away October awarded Eagle Scout. Among his interests 5, 2010. He was born was his love of music and history. He was on January 25, 1960 a student taking time off the fall semester in Lamesa to the late with plans on returning in the spring at West Pablo, Sr. and Rosa Texas A&M University. Survivors include (Aquirre) Cuellar.Mario his parents, Greg and Martha Galarza; one married Isabel Garcia sister, Marlena and her husband Andres on April 29, 2006 in Castro; two nieces and one nephew. Lubbock. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; a Antonio Ortega, son, Ozzy Ray Demario Cuellar of Colo.; a daughter, Desiree Shan- 99, passed away on tel Cuellar; five stepchildren, Joseph John October 15, 2010. AntoDeLaCruz, Manuel Garcia, III, Michael Ray nio was born to Nickolas Garcia, Priscilla Garcia and Jessica Lee and Lena Ortega on Garcia; three grandchildren, Aryelle Star June 11, 1911 in Fredand Natyllie Sky Trevino and Michael Gar- ericksburg, Texas. He cia; 15 step-grandchildren; three brothers, married Margarita GarPablo Cuellar, Jr., Juan Cuellar and Alfredo za on March 30, 1930 in "Freddy" Cuellar; five sisters, Angelita Lu- Mason, Texas and she zano of Sonora, Elena Cruz, Aurora Vela, preceded him in death and Alicia Cuellar and Beatrice Reyna. on June 13, 2000. Antonio was employed Along with his parents, Mario is preceded by Lubbock Sash and Door for 15 years before retiring in 1976. Mr. Ortega was a in death by his brother, Luis Cuellar. faithful servant of the Lord and St. Joseph's Catholic Church by serving as an usher, Crusillista, and a minister of communion. He was an avid baseball fan and cherished collection of various caps. Survivors inTo everything there is a sea- his clude his son, Daniel Ortega and his wife, son, a time to every purpose Beatrice of Lubbock; 14 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; 35 great-great under the sunâ&#x20AC;ŚECCL 3:18. 33 grandchildren; and 12 great great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters, Rita Lopez and Maria Ortega. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Josephina Lucero; son, Felix Ortega; and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Ponciano. Christina Ortiz, 53, of Lubbock passed away on October 2, 2010. She was born on May 10, 1957 to Daniel Soto and Josefa Olguin in Abernathy, Texas. She married Benito Ortiz Sr. on June 15, 1972 in Plainview, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Benito Ortiz Sr.; daughter, Geneva Talamantes; son, Benito Ortiz Jr.; sister, Patricia Reyes; four brothers, Daniel Soto Jr.; Freddie Soto, Juan Soto and Ray Soto; five grandchildren, Jesse Jr., Zachary Suniga, Andres and Gabriel Ortiz, and Rebeca Gates.

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Tony "Latin Liner" Hernandez, 47, of Lubbock passed away on October 15, 2010. He was a lifelong musician and member of the Pura Vida Band. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where he was also a member of the choir. Tony was born April 25, 1963 in Vernon, Texas to Macario Hernandez, Sr. and the late Juanita Perez Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Perez Hernandez; a brother and a sister, Joe and Dora Hernandez. His survivors include his father, Macario Hernandez, Sr.; four sisters, Lupe Rangel, Olga McCormick, Gloria Subia and Mary Rangel; four brothers, Mack, Jr., Jesse and Richard, and Ernest H. Mendez of San Antonio; special friend, Estella Tijerina; and many nieces and nephews.

Cecilia Cano, 60, of Slaton passed from this life October 19, 2010. Cecilia was a lifetime resident of Slaton. Cecilia married Andres M. Cano in 1978. She worked at Slaton Care Center, retiring 2010. She was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Andres; son, Angel Cano of Lubbock; daughter, Angelica Cano of Slaton; brothers, David Ariaz of Slaton and Duby Ariaz of Dallas; and sister, Emma Rubio of Garland.

Enedina Annie Morales, 68, of Wilson passed from this life October 25, 2010. Annie was born March 25, 1942 in Alamo, Texas. Her family moved to Lubbock in 1946 and to Lynn County in 1954, where she attended Wilson Schools. She worked for Wilson ISD for 12 years before retiring. Annie married Ricardo V. Morales, Sr. on May 12, 1962 in Wilson. Ricardo preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2001. She was a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Guadalupanas and taught CCE classes for many years. Her survivors include her son, Ricardo Morales, Jr. of Slaton; daughters, Raquel Marruffo and Becky Cruz; brother, Elevario Acuna; sisters, Jan Flores, all of Lubbock, Dale Garza, Peggy Sandoval and Mary Helen Acuna, all of Wilson; along with five grandchildren.

Yolanda Carabajal Alvarado, 63, of Lubbock, passed away on October 23, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Yolanda was born on Jan. 19, 1947 in Alberta D. RoPharr, Texas, to Benito sales, 76, of Luband Maria Antonio BarAlice M. Juarez bock passed away on rera.Yolanda attended 76, was called home October 16, 2010. She South Plains College, by her Lord and Savior was born on March where she earned her certification in NursOctober 4, 2010. She 21, 1934 in Lockhart, ing. She later worked in private nurse care. was born September Texas to Mr. and Mrs. She enjoyed music, crafting and sewing. 9, 1934 in Chilton, Pedro DeLeon. Alberta Her greatest joy was her loving grandchilTexas and has lived is survived by her hus- dren, and spending time with her special in San Antonio, Texas band of 53 years, Je- best friends. Survivors include her children, for the past 20 years. sus Rosales; children, Irma Carabajal of Dallas, Monico (MargaAlice is survived by her Lupe Rosales, Claudio ret) Carabajal, Robert (Monique) Carabajal, six children: John M. (Loretta) Rosales, Teresa (Jesse) Leal, and Lisa (Joey) Velasquez, and Jorge Ruiz, Jr.; (Maria Juarez, Mary Cecilia Rosales; four grandchildren; two brothers, Pablo, Rafael, Johnny and Dolo(John) Aguilar, Carol Temple, Ray (Jalena) great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nina (Joe) res Barrera; sisters, Guadalupe Flores and Juarez, Stella (James) Delzeit, and Gloria Rosales, Minga Vela; two brothers, Juan Aurora Mireles-LeMarier; eight grandchil(Juan) Ybarra; 16 Grandchildren, 19 GreatDeLeon, Monico DeLeon; and sister-in-law, dren; and one great-grandchild. Sandy Richardson. She was preceded in She was preceded in death by Monico Grandchildren; and four sisters from Lubbock Rosa Perales, Paula Montoya, Redeath by her parents and two brothers. Carabajal, Sr., Martin Alvarado, and broth- becca Chapa, Anna Benitez and numerous ers, Domingo and Benito Barrera. nieces and nephews. Alice is preceded in Eloy Perez, Sr. 66, death by her parents David and Mary Marpassed away on Octotinez and six siblins; Fred Martinez, Dora ber 16, 2010. Eloy was Rodalfo "Rudy" Turpin, Emma Rodriguez, Flora Martinez, born to Gregorio and Rivera, 68, of Ralls Mary Lou Perez, and Helen Hernandez. Delfina Perez on June and Post, passed away 5, 1944 in Mathis, Texon October 23, 2010. as. During the mid 60's He was born May 24, Eloy sang and played 1942 in Stamford, Texthe guitar for the group as, to the late Domingo Memorial Chevo Gonzalez y Los "Sunday" and Delfina Alcaro Garcia Diamantes. Eloy is sur(Ramos) Rivera. Rudy Jan. 12, 1944 to Nov. 18, 2007 vived by his wife of 44 was a member of St. Miyears, Janie; son, Eloy Perez, Jr. and his chael's Catholic Church Thinking of you and you will wife, Priscilla of Lubbock; daughter, Syl- in Ralls. He worked via Perez of Lubbock; grandchildren, Eloy for the Price Thomas Ranch as ranch always be in our hearts. III, Amber, and Morgan Perez, Antonio foreman since 1979 and had lived on Con Amor, Malone, and Eloy Sauceda; his siblings, the ranch since 1948 when he moved to Guera and Garcia Family Salvador Perez and wife, Connie, Noelia Crosby County. He was preceded in death Gomez and husband, Mario, Eloisa Perez by a brother, Salvador "Silas" Rivera, Sr., and husband, Tony, and Oscar Perez and in 2001. Survivors include two sons, Eddy wife, Sandra. Rivera (Dora) of Acuff and Stephen Rivera (Lachon) of Ralls; one daughter, Melissa Memorial Pedro Calzada, "Missy" Rivera of Ralls; five brothers, three Juan Gabriel Castillo 79, of Lorenzo, passed sisters.; six grandchildren; and three greatOn November 14,2009 our lives awayon October 16, grandchildren. changed forever, that's when 2010. He was born you went to be with Mommy June 30, 1931 in ViFidel R. Lara, 89, of and we lost you. It's been one cente Guerrero, DuLubbock passed away hard year since you left. Every rango, Mexico to the on October 24, 2010. late Matias and Senoday is another day without you. Fidel was born on April bia (Barbosa) Calzada. We love and miss you so much. 24, 1921 in Matehaula, He married Manuela Always, Mexico, to Juan and Guerrero in February Dad, Clarisse, Angel, Gabby, Giselle, Nickolai Felicitas Rojas Lara. of 1953 in Mexico. She preceded him in He married Maria Herdeath March 14, 2007. A farmer, he moved minia Barron on Jan. to Lorenzo in 1956 from Mexico and was Memorial 14, 1949 in Brownsa member of the San Lorenzo Catholic Manuel R. Martinez Texas. She preChurch. He was preceded in death by a ceded him in deathville, June 17,1953- Nov.21, 2009 on Nov. 18, 2002. In son, Florencio "Rooster" Calzada in 1986. his early years, he laid tracks in Although it has been a year , not a day goes by that Survivors include three sons, Pedro Cal- the northern U.S. prior torailroad moving to Shal- you do not cross our minds. Your presence is so zada and Jesus Calzada, both of Lorenzo lowater in 1956, where he worked a farm dearly missed. Your smile, your courage and your and Fernando Calzada of Lubbock; one laborer. He was a member of OurasLady of loving heart . You always lived life to the Fullest. We daughter, Rosa Maria Calzada of Lorenzo; Grace. He was preceded in death by one all the joy, laughter and silly moments you left us one brother, Geronimo Calzada; two sis- brother and three sisters. Survivors include miss Your heart touched so many lives while in life, ters, Cruz and Timotea; nine grandchildren; five sons, Ruben (Elia), Tony (Cheryl) and with. especially now after your death. You gave everyone and seven great-grandchildren. David Lara, all of Lubbock, Juan Lara of around you so many life lessons during your illness. Wolfforth and Marcus (Tami) Lara of Shal- We thank God for you. And though your life on earth Julian Aranda, 70, lowater; four daughters, Rosa Cantu, Te- is past, in Heaven it start anew. And though you're of Plainview passed resa Lara, Gloria (Steve) Merton and Mary walked though Heaven's gate. we are never far apart away on October 18, Lou Lara, all of Lubbock; one brother, Mo- for each time that we think of you. You're right here, 2010. Mr. Aranda was ses Lara of Shallowater; 22 grandchildren; deep with in our hearts . born on November 13, Love Always , and 17 great-grandchildren. 1939, in Mexico to ToYour wife Josie, Randy, Renee mas and Basilia Aranda. And a host for Family and Friends He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Francisca Aranda; seven sons, Horacio Aranda, Jose Cayetano Aranda, Juan Manuel Aranda, Francisco Javier Aranda, Julian Aranda Jr., Israel Aranda and Efrain Aranda; one daughter, Dora Luz Aranda; four sisters, Gloria Valdez, Miguelina ValShare your news, call (806) 792-1212 dez, Oralia Aranda and Maria DelRosario email: latinolubbock@suddenlink.net Valdez; twenty-six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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Church Bulletins ALL SAINTS DAY (Nov. 1st) Masses are 7:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. ALL SOULS DAY (Faithful Departed): Mass will be at 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church, Lubbock. COUPLES RETREAT IN SPANISH Nov. 12 & 13th, St. Joseph, Lubbock Parish gym. Nov. 12 begins at 7:30 p.m. in the parish gym, Nov. 13th, begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. with the celebration of Mass. All couples wishing to attend please call the our church office (806-7659935). Couples married, living together or planning on getting married in the near future. ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER November 14, Holy Spirit Church, McGivney Hall, 98th and Frankford, Lubbock. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 13447, Dine in from 11 am to 1 pm, Takeout Orders 9 am to 1 pm. ST. JOSEPH'S 1ST ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFT FAIR Nov. 19 & 20, parish gym. Inviting all vendors in Avon, Home Interior, Florist or Christmas items vendors or miscellaneous items. Rental fee for a booth for one day is $25 for both days is $40. .Nov. 19th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Nov. 20th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. All the public is invited. Deadline for booth rentals is Oct. 29th, please call St. Joseph Church , Lubbock office (806-765-9935). HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS TAMALE SALE: $8/dozen, prepaid orders only. Provided by Serra Club of Lubbock. Order from any Serra Club member or at Brother John’s, 13th and Slide, Lubbock, by November 21. Tamales will be ready to pick up at Lubbock Saint Elizabeth’s Hanly Hall, 2307 Main, on Saturday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. only! Proceeds will go to support the Serra Club’s mission and programs to foster vocations to the priesthood and religious life; for annual sisters’ appreciation dinner, birthday checks to priests, dinner for seminarians, and much more. Order lots!

The gift that saves lives

ational Donor Sabbath (NDS) is a nationwide observance celebrated annually two weekends before Thanksgiving (Nov. 12-14) to educate faith-based communities about the need for organ, eye and tissue donors. Donation is viewed by many religions as a compassionate and generous gift. Although the need is ongoing, donation and transplant professionals set aside a weekend every year during the Thanksgiving season to bring this national healthcare crisis to the attention of houses of worship across the country. “Faith and hope are integral to the donation and transplant process,” said Pastor Lamon Atkins, senior pastor at Progressive New Hope Baptist Church and liaison for the LifeGift African- American Clergy Program. “From those who await organ and tissue transplants to return to their lives and families, to registered donors who believe one day they will make a lifesaving difference, to donor families who carry the hope that their loved ones gave life to others, all have faith in something greater than themselves.” Donation and transplant professionals encourage this collaborative effort with faith communities from all religions to educate their congregations on the lifesaving and enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation. Faith leaders are often sought for help during life and death issues because they comfort families during the most challenging and difficult time any family will face the

TWOGETHER IN TEXAS- the largest funded healthy marriage initiative in the country- is offering FREE marriage & relationship workshops every month in Lubbock. All classes are 8 am - 4 pm and are at the National Travel location. (inside the south loop between Indiana and Quaker just before the Quaker exit) Snacks are provided. Childcare is not. Go to www.twogetherintexas.com to see the schedule and register. DISCERNING A CALL TO THE PRIESTHOOD? Contact Father Rene Perez, 806-792-3943, or e-mail, fr_reneperez@yahoo.com

de colores November 2010

ST. JOSEPH'S SAUSAGE MAKERS: The members of the Knights gathered with Monsignor Nicholas for a photo.

KNIGHTS SPICE IT UP: St. Elizabeth's Texas Tech Knights of Columbus Council #14426 held their 3rd annual Chili cook-off at St. Elizabeths.

Forward in Christ “Our Citizenship is in Heaven”

ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH BINGO BY SAL HERNANDEZ AND AUCTION November 13th- SPECIAL FOR LATINO LUBBOCK (Saturday), 7 PM -9 PM- St. Patrick Church 1603 Cherry Ave. 765-5123) oin with others in beBIBLICAL PARENTING CLASSES WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3321 33rd STREET (33rd & Indiana Ave—enter through main door) THURSDAY EVENINGS ~ 6 to 8 P.M. All classes are free of charge. Snacks & sodas will be served. Free childcare available for children up to age eleven. Please register by calling 747-5577.

loss of a loved one. This is why NDS plays an essential part in the donation process. “Faith leaders can be attitudinal change agents, empowering their congregations to be compassionate to others so that more lives can be saved by dedicating a sermon to organ and tissue donation and encouraging their congregants to register,” said Atkins. There are many myths surrounding organ and tissue donation. One of the most common is: “My religion does not support organ and tissue donation.” The truth is that organ and tissue donation is accepted by all U.S. recognized religions as long as it does not impede the life or hasten the death of the donor. It is considered to be the greatest charitable act of love. Clergy have the unique ability to create awareness in sermons, lectures and in pastoral counseling, preparing families in advance. There are more than 10,000 people waiting in Texas. Everyday 18 people die waiting for a second chance at life. Registering to become an organ, eye and tissue donor is simple. It’s free and it takes less than five minutes. There are three ways to register: 1) Electronically via www. donatelifetexas.org. ) 2) In person at the Department of Public Safety Office (DPS). 3) Online with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when renewing vehicle registration.

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ing imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us. For many, as I have often told you and now tell you even in tears, conduct themselves as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction. Their God is their stomach; their glory is in their “shame.” Their minds are occupied with earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified Body by

the power that enables him also to & CHARITY CDA STYLE: CDA Day was October 17th, 2010. The bring all things into subjection to UNITY Knights of Columbus, Squires, CDA, and JCDA attended mass together at St. Pathimself.” Hoy vemos que rick’s. hay mucha gente que esta encostra de la Iglesia que estaEngagement Announcement bleció El Señor. Muchos se Victor Rodriguez II, the son of Beatrice han ido y se ido muy lejos de Houston and the late Victor R. RodriEl en mal orgullo y por ignoguez of Houston, will marry Stuti Mehta, rancia. Ay que orar por ellos the daughter of Rajiv and Jaya Mehta of y nosotros de vivir una vida Ft. Worth, Texas. The couple will join in en paz con El siendo obedimatrimony November 20, 2010, at St. entes al El en todo para que Elizabeth's Church in Fort Worth. los se han ido puedan a regresar y He is an Attorney at the Hogan Law Firm vivir unidos con El y nosotros. Que in Lubbock, and a recent graduate of triste que muchos se han creído en Texas Tech Law School. On November hombres y mujeres que son pastores 20, 2010, Victor will marry Stuti Mehta, a de falsa iglesias y que solamente los graduate student, i Stuti is llevan a su fin de su alma. No sean The couple will reside in Lubbock, Texas. así ustedes que lean esto; vengan a la casa del Señor, y compartan en la Santa Eucaristía!

Benefit Dance

For the Family of Vanessa Rosalez, who was severely injured in vehicle accident. Proceeds will go to assist the family with medical expenses Saturday, November 20th, 2010 at The Knights of Columbus Hall on 1585, between Quaker & Slide 8 pm to 1 am. BYOB, no bottles. Tickets on sale in advance for $8 per person, or $10 at the door . . For more info please call Linda at (806) 300-6921. Copyright 2010 by Latino Lubbock Magazine. All Rights reserved.

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Pete's Barrio Memoir Abuela y Dia de los Muertos

remember that my abuelita was I a very religious women, she believed that as Catholics we needed

to be taught how to pray, and receive the Sacraments that our church offered. She also believed that once a year all of our dead relatives would come to visit us. On the day before el Dia de los Muertos, she would start to prepare her altar. She would have candles and saint statues and she would have a picture of the VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE She would then give me some money and send me to Brooks Grocery store, to go and buy some fruit. She would tell me make sure that you get one plantano, mansana y other fruit. She would then cook a meal that was supposed to be for the relatives. She would tell us stories about the different people that had passed on. She would always tell some humor and then some tragic events. She would talk about how they used to go

out to the cemetery and visit the graves. They would always take some water and food. She would tell us that death was a tragic event, and that we should mourn but at the same time it was a celebration. As she got ready for bed she would make sure that she had pictures of relatives and other friends that had passed on. She would place the fruit and food on her little altar and then she would place a couple of glasses filled with water. In the morning when everybody woke up she would look at the glasses of water and some would be empty or half empty and she would start. Our relatives and friends were very thirst because they drank most of the water. To this day I still cannot figure out how the water disappeared from the glasses. Maybe somebody got up during the night and drank it or maybe it was through evaporation. I was always tempted to go to her altar and take one of the pieces of

fruit and eat it, but I never did. El Dia de Los Muertos she would spend most of the day in prayer and meditation, being very young and curious I was always waiting to see if ghosts would come and visit. As I think about the customs that she had and the way that she practiced them, I wish that I had paid more attention so that I could practice them now. My Abuelita taught me a lot about our religion and instilled the faith that I still practice. I guess what I am trying to say is that we need to listen and start learning from our abuelos y nuestros padres. Listen to what they have to say about our rich culture and let us pass it on to our younger generation before we lose it.

Civic Lubbock, Inc. will be conducting a grant workshop in preparation for the December 1, 2010 deadline for the second round of grants available through the 2010 City of Lubbock/Civic Lubbock, Inc. Cultural Arts Grant Program. The Grant Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 from 4 pm -5:30 pm in Room 108/109 of the Lubbock Memo-

rial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. The workshop is free and is open to all local cultural and arts organizations who may be interested in applying for a Cultural Arts Grant for projects that begin after March 1, 2011. The Grant Workshop will cover the Cultural Arts Grant Program’s guidelines and procedures and the application process. Applying or-

ganizations must be a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization (or government equivalent) and have been actively pursuing their goals for at least one year. Attendance at one of the workshops in a 12-month period is mandatory for all grant applicants. For more information, call 775-2236 or 775-2267.

Editor's Note: Pete grew up in barrio Guadalupe and enjoys sharing his memories. His family,like many Mexican American families, contributed to the growth and betterment of Lubbock. Submit your memory to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net

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POR DRA. COMFORT PRATT SIGMA DELTA PI, TEXAS TECH

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1994. Sus novelas incluyen La ciudad de los perros de 1963, La casa verde de 1965, Conversación en la catedral de 1969, La guerra del fin del mundo de 1981 y La fiesta del chivo en 2000. Join Sigma Delta Pi as they pay tribute to Dr. Mario Vargas Llos, winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature, on Friday, November 5, 2010, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in room 001 of the Education Building. The keynote Speaker will be Dr. José Olascoaga. A reception will follow. Please R.S.V.P. by November 2, to Dr. Comfort Pratt at c.pratt@ttu. edu, or by calling: (806)742-1997 ext. 237.

que el escritor peruano Mario Vargas Llosa había sido otorgado el Premio Nobel de Literatura de 2010. Según la academia, Vargas Llosa ganó el premio “por su cartografía de las estructuras del poder y sus afiladas imágenes de la resistencia, rebelión y derrota del individuo”. Nacido en Arequipa, Perú el 28 de marzo de 1936, Vargas Llosa se ha convertido en uno de los más importantes novelistas y ensayistas contemporáneos. Ha recibido varios premios incluyendo el Premio de la Cynthia Arriaga Crítica Española en 1964 y 1966, el Premio Príncipe de REALTOR Asturias de las Letras en 1986 “Arriaga...Your KEY Choice in Real Estate” y el Premio Cervantes en Se habla español

Julia de Burgos Stamp

In this 26th stamp in the Literary Arts series, the U.S Postal Service honors Julia de Burgos, one of Puerto Rico’s most celebrated poets. A revolutionary writer, thinker, and activist, de Burgos wrote more than 200 poems that probe issues of love, feminism, and political and personal freedom.

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Texas Sports Report

Sports & Event Briefly TURKEY TROT LUBBOCK will be held at Mackenzie Park on November 25, 2010. To register call 777-1456.

With Mando Reyna

get used to doing cerWetainallthings and certain hobbies depending on

the time of the day or the time of the year. November is the time when we should be focusing on our favorite football teams from high school to the professionals, but this year everything The Texas Rangers have made history by reaching their first ever World Series by thoroughly beating New York in all facets of the game. Out hitting, out pitching, even out coaching them, no one nationally gave them much of a chance to make it all the way like they did. Nolan Ryan deserves the credit for fundamentally changing the way the organization thinks, starting at the top in management all the way down the ranks to the players. We have witnessed strong Ranger teams before but for some reason or the other they seemed to fade out way before this time of the year. Little did most of us know what the trade for Cliff Lee earlier this season would mean to this team. Dominating all his games has inspired this team to become a contender and now we will see if all of this amounts to the first world championship for the long suffering Ranger fans. The team they have to overcome is the San Francisco Giants whose fans have also waited for a long time to see their team advance this far. By the time this article prints, these teams should be playing game five in the best of seven series in Arlington and quite possibly the deciding final game. Talk has already started if Cliff Lee will resign with the Rangers or if the hated Yankees will shower him with

ADULT WINTER VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION Dates are November 29-December 3. Late Registration is December 6-10. Registration will be held at Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 9th Street. The format is a 10 game season and begins the week of January 4, 2011. The fee is $190/$220 during late registration. For a more complete listing of all rules please visit our website at www. playlubbock.com. For more info call 7752672. has changed. LAKE ALAN HENRY – WILDLIFE MITIGATION AREA: 2010-2011 GAME HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES Hunting is allowed at Lake Alan Henry under certain restrictions. Requirements include obtaining a State-issued Hunting License and appropriate stamps from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for 2010-2011 and a City-issued Permit. Hunters must sign a liability release and report all harvest information. Purchase of a permit does not guarantee the harvest of game. Hunting access is allowed only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the hunting season. Permit fee paid by hunter is determined by hunter residency. Game Species Dates Permit Fee Range for Deer (Rifle) Nov/ Dec 2010 is $100-$400 per permit. The number of permits issued is based upon annual population information. Permits are sold at the Parks and Recreation Department, 1010-9th Street, Lubbock. Call 775-2602 for more information. FISHING & HUNTING REGULATIONS now available in Spanish at: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual WALKING CLUB Walk with other people that share your goals for a healthier lifestyle, at Mae Simmons Park. Free, 3 PM M-F Daily. OPEN FITNESS Avoid the unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, bikes and more! M-F at the Trejo Center, and the Lubbock Senior Center.

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November 2010

so much money it will be impossible for him to refuse. It’s a difficult to predict, but I do know that the organization has driven his mother from Arkansas to see him play since she absolutely refuses to fly. Considering her age, I know that will not be possible for her to be able to do if he goes to New York. There is no place like home and expect that to be the deciding factor when it comes to contract talks with him this off season. Before we all get concerned with him staying, I urge everyone to enjoy the moment with this team because we all now know how long it can be before we see a World Series here in Texas. The rise of the Rangers could not have come at a more perfect time for all of us since The Dallas Cowboys have turned into the most disappointing squad we all could have imagined in the beginning of the season. Talk of playing at home in the Super Bowl has changed into how many games will they actually win after they seem to underachieve every week. The loss of Tony Romo to a broken clavicle a few weeks earlier has left the Cowboys organization at a loss for words and no one knows if that is a light at the end of the tunnel, or a train bearing down on the team. There is a chance for a NFL strike next year so it could be a while before we see a championship caliber team in Dallas. Jerry has a tough decision to make this season and one can only hope he does not blame the loss of Romo for the underachieving Cowboys. The Estacado Cooper game on the 4th will have playoff implications so expect a shootout between these two clubs and congratulations to both of them for an outstanding season.

ubmit your sports news and events S to latinolubbock@suddenlink.net by the 21st

G. A. S. The Great American Smokeout for 2010 will be on November 18th. This event encourages many of the Americans to stop tobacco smoking. This event is promoted by the American Cancer Society to challenge people to stop smoking cigarettes for 24 hours, in hopes that this decision to not smoke will be permanent.

Keith's Barbershop

$10 Cuts

$2 off -Veteran ID Open Tues. -Sat.

Walk-Ins Welcome!

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Thanks for Your Support A Special Message From TTU Coach - Tommy Tuberville

f you haven’t noticed already, I college football season is already past the midway point. It

seems like just yesterday that we began training camp and now we find ourselves staring at game eight of the season. We are 4-3 heading into our game against Texas A&M, and of course looking back there are games we wished we could have over again. However, I am extremely pleased with our progression and I am excited to see how things play out down the stretch. The fans here in this community have been tremendous and I want to thank you for your support. I see you at the bank, in the grocery stores and all over the community. My family is grateful for how you have taken us under your wing and made us proud Lubbockites. Myself and the entire coaching staff is working tirelessly on the practice field, in the film room and on the road recruiting. We have goals of winning championships and it all starts on the recruiting trail. We are thrilled with the progress we have been making and we

are getting closer to championship level football every day. I want to thank you for buying into our program, for purchasing tickets at record numbers, wearing RED, tailgating and all the other great things you do for Texas Tech. Each of you is very special to me and you are equal members of this football program. This team belongs to each of you so take pride in them and show that Red Raider Spirit everywhere you go. I hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving and may each of us be reminded of how lucky we are to live in this great country and in this wonderful community we call home. God Bless and Wreck ‘Em Tech! Tommy Tuberville

Featuring Daily Specials

Lubbock Lions Club 7th Annual LEST WE FORGET PROGRAM HONORING ALL VETERANS

November 9, 2010

Speaker Retired Lt. General Bernhard T. Mittemeyer Army Surgeon General, 1981-1985 Please RSVP by 5 p.m. Friday Nov. 5, 763-4789.

Meal: $9.00 (can be paid at the door) at the Scottish Rite, 1101 70th St.

There is no charge for visiting veterans. Veteranʼs lunch courtesy of Betenbough Homes. The serving line will open at 11:15 a.m. the program will begin at noon.

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PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA

Fotos y Recuerdos Latinas for the Cure at Survivor Breakfast

Supporting their survivor

The Flores family proudly came together to support their wife, mother, and grandmother - Janie.

The Tata Tribe had fun and demonstrated their support for each other and for other survivors.

Learning to be proactive - Amaris Garcia of Latino Lubbock Magazine and Latinas for a Cure, supported her great aunt and a breast cancer survivor, Susie Fernandez.

Race for the Cure 2010

Latinas for the Cure of Lubbock was formed to encourage breast cancer awareness to Hispanic women.

Coming together for Mary - SURVIVOR, Mother, grandmother and friend!

The Reyes family surrounded Gloria, a survivor who has been a role model for family, friends, and other women.

Ciminie Palacios poses with her girls as they celebrate her survival.

Father Andres and youth - Melonie, Mark, and Monica proudly held up their signs.

Vanessa Gonzales, Nadia Carrillo, Anita Baeza, Paquita Baeza, and Verna Cruz.

Maria Martinez, Donnie Hernandez, Val Perez, Isreal Moreno, and Olga Moreno.

Chris Mendez, Patricia Mendez, Alexandria Guajardo, and Jason Perez.

Mary M. Lopez proudly received her certification and the support of her family.

Adrienna Adame receives a hug from her mother and congratulations after the ceremony.

Chain of Life

Peace Officer Graduation

Janie M. Arguello and her family took time for a photo.

We are so proud of you!

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

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Photos & Memories Gala Latina 2010 by the Caprock Foundation

Marie Colon chaired the 2010 gala. She welcomed many guests and friends.

Gala Latina recives support from many community members.

Friends smile for the camera.

Friends enjoyed the Puerto Rican theme which included music, cuisine, and fun!

Epilepsy Foundation Monster Dash

Maria Strong and her grandsons finish the race and had a fun time.

Mallory Flores and Melissa Guajardo

The Garcia family walked in honor of their son Joshua Garcia.

Delia and Alfredo Gonzales

Luis Perez and Baldo Gonzales serve up some chili.

Rosa Ontiveroz, Janie Ramirez, and Amanda Ontiveroz.

There were plenty of folks including Frank Wise, and Adele & Bill Youngren, to judge the various chili entries.

Coming together with friends for some great chili and to support the young group of Knights.

Ysidro Gutierrez, Daniel Sanchez, Josh, and Sid Ramirez pose for a photo.

Dr. Fernando Valle and Leslie Soto discuss student retention.

Maria Olascoaga, Carlos Montoya, and Luke Downey share their chili ingredients.

Raiders Rojos Meet & Greet

Esther & Moses Pe単a chat with Frank Garcia.

Lubbock News with a Latino Perspective Visit www.latinolubbock.net to view more photos of each event! November 2010

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3rd Annual St. Elizabeth KOC #14426 Chili Cook-Off

Fotos y Recuerdos - Alla y AquĂ Dog day Howl-o-ween at Maxey Park

Robert Ruel poses with his dogs Bella 7 Brady.

Arabella Belgar poses with Zoey, and Angela Sellers with Rosie.

Anisa & Natalie Trevino hug their doggie Emylyn.

Kaleb Quintanilla and his dog Rico were dressed as the Ghost Busters.

Studio 57 Zumbathon Benefiting Women's Protective Services

Studio 57 staff were on hand to raise money for WPS.

Many supporters zumbad for a good cause.

WPS staff participated in the fundraiser and shared info about domestic violence.

The zumbathon was fun!

Mr. & Mrs. Torres caught up with friends and ate good food.

Alice, Edith & Meador ate plenty of sausage at the 41st annual festival.

Several children pose by the Latino Lubbock Dia de los Muertos pumpkins.

The Ruiz & Regalato families had a great time and enjoyed the family-friendly event.

41st Slaton Sausage Festival

PHOTOS BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Carlos Flores loads up his plate!

Hailey Escobar & Arsenio Escobar - granddaughter and grandfather, volunteered at the event.

2nd Pumpkin Trail at Clapp Park

The Rodriguez family enjoyed some hot chocolate after they viewed the pumpkins.

The Dominguez & Cruz ladies discuss their favorite pumpkins.

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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Fotos y Recuerdos - AquĂ y Alla

Floydada students stopped by Latino Lubbock's stand.

Young ladies from Plainview took time for a photo.

Members of Plainview DECA sought out possible career interests.

Students from Ropes & Morton High Schools enjoyed the career fair.

Women's Protective Services Candle Vigil 2010

Candles were lit in honor of women killed in 2009 by intimate partners in Texas.

Olga Barcenas, Arnessa Dotson, and Roy Rios

Monica Montelongo, Cindy Garza, Heather Hermington

Yvonne Gutierrez, Jordyn Tidwell, and Felicia Lafuente

South Plains Job Fair 2010

Staff and volunteers of Workforce Solutions, welcome job seekers.

Mario Ybarra and Emma Rosa Duty

Teresa Contreras and her co-worker provided applications and information to those seeking jobs.

Diana Barrera, Miguel Suarez, and Stacie Evans visited various booths and met with potential employers.

Alla y AquĂ

The Lubbock Apartment Association held a coat drive in preparation for the winter weather. The coats are given to families and individuals in need.

Noah Guitron, 17 months-old, enjoyed the day with his grandparents at Apple Country in Idalou,TX.

Jayden, Adrianna, Amanda, Aryana and Anahi attended the 16th Annual Trejo Supercenter Halloween Carnival.

Gererdo Mendoza photographed his grandson Camillo Esqueda, while he checked out Latino Lubbock's pumpkin display at the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Trail.

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Pico

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Read about the first Thanksgiving!

the Gallo

Meet Pico the bilingual gallo (rooster). He loves school, he likes to read, play outside and discover ways to have fun and make friends. Now it is time for Pico to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with familia (family). His prima (cousin) is visiting from South Texas. Her name is Jita la Gallita (little hen). Together they will enjoy being with family, play football, and listen to cuentos (stories) about past Thanksgiving dinners.

"My Favorite Pie"

Circle the fruit, vegetable, or nut that you like in your Thanksgiving dinner pie.

Healthy Thanksgiving Tips from Coach Pico •Wash your hands. •Thanksgiving dinner is not an all-you-caneat buffet: eat in moderation, don't forget the veggies. •Eat slowly and stop when you are full. •Turkey - go skinless. •Don't talk with your mouth full. •Drink plenty of water. •Take some time to walk around the block or play outside. •Bundle up if it's cold.

"I Am Thankful For" Write what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving Day.

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▪ Healthy Kids Club ▪ Immunizations ▪ Well check exams ▪ Physicals

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and other forms of insurance. Screening on-site for medicaid and other programs available

(806) 765-2611 • 1318 Broadway • Lubbock, Texas Chatman Community Health Center 2301 Cedar Ave (806) 749-0024

CHCL Parkway Clinic 406 MLK Blvd. (806) 767-9744

CHCL Community Dental Clinic 1702 Parkway Dr.

Arnett Benson Medical & Dental Clinic 3301 Clovis Road (806) 763-5557

Flu Shots Available for Existing Patients - Call (806) 765-2611 for more information.