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Hispanic Lifestyle & Cultural Magazine for Central Texas

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Page 1: Conexiones Latino - April 2012 Issue

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Our Mission is to provide Central Texas with a publication that aspires to Embrace, Preserve & Protect The

Hispanic Lifestyle, Culture & Heritage through a magazine that is made For Hispanics & By Hispanics.

We strive to Connect & Educate The Central Texas Area through a

publication that is Focused on The Hispanic Community –

One Issue at a Time.

Nuestra Misión es ofrecer a Central Texas una publicación que aspira a Dedicarse, Conservar y Proteger la Cultura y Patrimonio

Hispana a través de una revista que se hace Para Hispanos y está hecho Por Hispanos.

Nos esforzamos para Conectar y Educar la área de Central Texas a través de una publicación que se enfoca en la Comunidad Hispana -

Una Edición a la vez.

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Office Manager:Mary Reyna

Editor:Sandra Y. Desjardins

Contributors:Brent Musgrove

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Waco Art Forum Grand OpeningBy Brent Musgrove

World renowned artist Rodolfo Razo visiting Waco for Grand Opening of the Art Forum

The artist and designer of international fame, Rodolfo Razo is the special guest whose artwork will be featured at the Grand Opening of the new Art Forum of Waco.

He is a 92 year old icon who has known and traveled in the same art circles as other famous artists such as Freda Calo, Diego Rivera and Georgia O'Keefe. His work has been displayed from New York to Europe and has frequented many venues, such as Vogue magazine. Many of his beautiful paintings will be on display for sale.

He will be available to sign autographs and meet guests as they view his artwork and the work of others at the Grand Opening on April 14th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The Art Forum is located at 1826 Morrow Ave. in Waco. It is owned by another internationally celebrated artist, Jesus Mario Rivera. It is now open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Jesus Rivera, whose passion for the visual arts and a desire to help other artists promote their work, is an instantly likeable romantic who invisions a community being built through the creative spirit that exists in us all. He believes that we can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary through creative expression and experiences.

Born in Monclavo, Coahuila Mexico, he is a formally and internationally recognized artist in his own right, having studied at the State School of Art in San Luis Potosi, the University of New Mexico, and the Glassel Art Institute in Houston, Texas and continues to study at MCC.

After traveling and researching many sites, Jesus decided on Waco to bring his dream to fruition. That dream is to provide a nurturing environment for people to discover, develop and express their artistic visions. He also plans to host cultural events that will focus on uniting the community through aesthetic beauty and creative imagination. He aslo expresses a strong desire to reach out to and help our veterans.

Come and welcome Jesus to our community and meet Mr. Razo and other artists as we support them and this new positive influence to the Heart of Texas!

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Any person in the public eye has a need to relate to the community. This is much more important when there is an individual who is running for public office, such as a Sheriff Candidate. Luis Cortez is not only a Constable running for Sheriff; he is a Constable that is running for “The People’s Sheriff”. This says a lot for Luis Cortez, it definitely shows us that he is someone who cares enough about his community to include “people” into his future title.

I sat with Luis Cortez on March 20, 2012 and we had a delightful conversation. He was humble, witty and distinguished; all of the characteristics that make this Sheriff Candidate the right candidate to vote for.

Something that Luis told me has stuck with me, even to this day, he said “I am not going to tell you what you want to hear just to get the job, I’m going to show you the real me. I am the same guy behind closed doors that I am in public.” This statement made me see the strong individual he truly is, it made me see a person that truly wants to make a difference in the community and it made me feel safe. I felt safe knowing that he will not beat around the bush nor will he make empty promises. He will, however, make sure we are safe and make sure that we are heard; because to Luis Cortez "we do matter".

Here is what he had to say:

Conexiones Latino: How long have you been a resident of Bell County?

Luis Cortez: I believe we came to Bell County in 1960. My dad did bodywork on cars and we lived in an alley behind a used car lot called Mack’s Auto Sales. Later we moved to the Montieth Cattle Ranch in Salado and the manager, Raymond Lindsey, spoke a little bit of Spanish and he wanted us to move there so that someone would always be on the ranch. In 1961 I started the 1st grade in Salado and I didn’t speak the English language but I went to school anyway. My parents couldn’t help me with my homework because neither of them could read nor write the English language. I had to struggle and scrap a little bit to get to where I wanted to go and to where I am today. My dad always told me, when I was a little boy “entrale con ganas” (engage with desire or go into it with will), you got to have “ganas” (the will) and I am the most impatient person you will ever meet so I am always doing something to better myself.

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CL: What made you want to become Sheriff?

LC: Well, I got more to offer as a sheriff for the people. I went to work for Bill Hartwell, Constable for Precinct 3 which is Temple, in November of 1998 and I personally thought that the Constable for Precinct 1 could do a better job, so I asked Bill if he could teach me all he knew about being a Constable. In 2000, I ran for office in Precinct 1 and I got to be the first Hispanic Constable for Precinct 1. But I didn’t get elected on the primary so I had to go through a run-off. When people say, “My vote doesn’t count” I disagree and I am here to tell you, “Yes it does” because I won by only 13 votes in the run-off. It was very close but by the grace of God, I got the job. Since then I have been elected as constable three times. But it’s not all about me, I want to leave an example for everyone, “Con Ganas y Juntos” (with desire/will and together) we can do this and we can get somewhere. I am a high school drop-out, I do have a GED but very little college and I am still where I am right now. I haven’t been able to attend college like I would like to because I am a one man office, I have a family and it can be a bit time consuming. Since I like to spend time with my family I have had to hold off on my college education. Another reason I haven’t dove into my college education is because about 5 years ago I had a severe motorcycle accident and a traumatic brain injury. But I am fortunate that I was not killed and I am hoping God has a purpose for me here and I am hoping that we have the same plan.

CL: Tell me why you believe you are best qualified for Sheriff? What distinguishes you from the other candidates?

LC: I am a bi-lingual and bi-cultural guy. When I got elected in 2000 as Constable and I was sworn in on January 2, 2001 and I made a promise that I would be available 24/7. If you notice, my business cards have my number on the back, that way the community has access to me. After all, the community is who I work for. Yes, sometimes I get calls at 11:00 at night but I am there for the people and I will help in any way that I can. I have 28 years experience and have been in pursuits, shootouts, fights and have had to go through the woods to find people. I have a lot of road experience and because of that I am able to get involved with the community and get feedback as to what the community needs. I believe it is important to talk to, educate and just be there for the community. I have over 1,000 hours of hands on type education and training in classes, no one signed off on it or gave me a pass; I have actually spent the time to sit there and listen to the speaker or do the test. I have done whatever is required to get through the training classes. I am not a suit and tie kind of guy and I don’t like to just sit behind a desk, so don’t be surprised to see me at your door when you call the Sheriff’s Office. I will be working just as hard as everyone else in the office.

CL: You seem to have worked really hard to get to where you are now and you spend a lot of time training and learning and I believe that is very important.

LC: Well, nothing in life is free; you have to work hard for it. Once you have worked for it and earned it then nobody can take that from you. I know this first hand.

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CL: What do you think is the most important skill a Sheriff should have?

LC: The first thing you have to remember is who you work for – the Taxpayer, the People. I am not going to shield myself from the people. I believe you have to have people skills and you can’t get people skills by sitting behind a desk. People skills entail dealing with people, being involved with the community and being a part of people’s lives. A police officer and Sheriff should always have people skills because the “people” are who we work for and protect.

CL: What are the two top things you would change once you are elected Sheriff?

LC: I have many plans, but the first thing we are going to do is “work”. I want to start a “Scared Straight” program for at risk kids, which is one of my top priorities. This program will let these kids see what it is like if they make a bad choice, we will show them that the consequences are there. I want to help prevent these kids from making these bad choices and maybe through this program we will stop them from going to jail. It’s like if you have a garden then you have to get the weeds out first so that everything else will flourish. If I can intervene in the lives of at risk kids while they are still young then they will have a chance at life. I also want to start a“Criminal Interdiction Program” which is basically being inquisitive and following up on individuals or situations that may look suspicious. We need to work the streets and get out into the community so that the community knows we are there and so they can feel safe.

CL: What are some of the things you may keep the same within the Sheriff’s Department?

LC: The Sheriff’s Department has 3 basic responsibilities: the jail, to secure the courts and patrol; of course we will keep doing it all but I think we can improve patrol just a little more because it will help protect our community.

CL: Do you think that the biggest need in the Sheriff’s Department is working on patrol?

LC: Yes, I think that is the biggest. I know there is a lot of guidelines that need to be followed but it doesn’t mean you don’t have to work the streets more. I have heard from people out in the rural areas that they are most concerned with the lack of patrol. I think that the community is not as exposed to the jail or bailiff’s as much as they are to the patrol units and that is why we need to get out there more because the patrol units are who actually meet the public.

CL: Do you think it is important for the Sheriff’s Department to work to the letter of the law or spirit of the law?

LC: I think they both go hand in hand. Being in law enforcement I believe that the spirit of the law is more influential then the letter of the law.

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CL: How will you handle the budget and the flow of finances if you are elected?

LC: To tell you the truth I don’t have experience managing a budget that size or managing a large amount of personnel but if you recall Henry Ford was a very successful man and he would easily say that he may not know much about Ford Motor Company but he surrounds himself with people who do and he manages people. As for myself, I plan to surround myself with people that are smarter than I am because it will take all of us to make things better. If I surround myself with people who understand that they also work for the people then things will just fall into place. If I need help I am not so full of pride that I won’t ask for help from those around me. I believe that that is how I will make everything work and how I will succeed.

CL: Lastly, is there anything you would like to tell the community?

LC: I think that if we can come together as a community then we can make our community better place. I don’t want you to vote for me just because I am Hispanic. I want you to be able to do your research on me and take a look at my website – . Don’t ever take my word for it, take a look at my bio and talk with the clerks at Judge Duffield’s office to see how I get involved and get the job done. I believe that changes will come. With my philosophy of working and getting involved I can and will make a difference. I am not here just to get a paycheck, you all deserve more than that, and I am here to work for you.

At the end of the interview Constable Cortez took some time to just sit there with me and my staff and just talk. This impressed me because it showed me that he truly does care about the people, he wasn’t just going to do the interview and run off, he was going to take the time to get to know us and make sure any and all of our questions were answered. He took the time and that is what mattered most to us. He is truly a man to admire.

So when you go to vote in May don’t forget about Luis Cortez and his passion to be among the people. Don’t forget that he knows he works for you – "the people", don't forget he knows where he comes from, don’t forget he will always be available to you at any moment and don’t forget that he is always at your service.

After all, in the end, Constable Luis Cortez will never forget about you.

J.Rivera – 4/2012

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It’s always great to interview such wonderful bands and Los Lonely Boys are nothing short of amazing. They have taken the music industry by storm and are one of the most listened to bands in the world. We first met them in July 2011 and they were featured in our September Issue – which by the way was our most popular issue to date. They are always a pleasure to talk to and Jojo always has a way with words. Jojo knows how to make you feel comfortable and talking to him is more like talking to an old buddy instead of an International “Texican” Sensation. We wanted to catch up with them and see what they were up to, so we requested another interview to be featured in our April Issue. Even though they are very busy, they did take time to talk to us once again. We were honored that they had accepted and they never cease to amaze us. With such a hectic schedule they still take time out for their fans, in my opinion that says a lot for who they really are. They are a great band with a big heart, outstanding music and a lot of appreciation for their fans. What more could we ask for in a band that works so hard for our entertainment?

Here is how our conversation went:

Conexiones Latino: We appreciate the fact that you have taken the time out to do another interview with us, so thank you once again.

Jojo: Not a problem, we appreciate your time and the fact that you are interested in talking to us again.

CL: Well you guys are International Superstars, who wouldn’t want to spend time with you guys.

Jojo: (lauging) I don’t know about all that but thank you.

CL: We found out that you were recently in Japan and we also noticed you will be in Waco on April 6th, so as you can see we really keep up with you guys. Not in a stalker type way but we do keep up with you. (laughs)

Jojo: (laughing) That’s ok; usually stalkers don’t say they are stalkers, so you are all good. Besides you guys probably know more about where we are going than we do.

CL: Well you guys are really busy, where do you all find the time to come home and relax?

Jojo: (laughs) Right now.

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CL: How has the tour for the new CD been going for you guys?

Jojo: It’s been great and the feedback from the people has been all positive. The only negative thing we have been hearing is that we don’t have enough CD’s out there for people to buy, but we are looking at fixing that problem by getting more out there. Even at the shows, we usually run out of CD's too. We even ran out of merchandise.

CL: Talking about merchandise, I noticed you guys have your logo on a Stacy Adams Shoe, how did that come into play?

Jojo: Actually the design of Stacy Adams has been around for many, many years. They actually honored us with a custom design just for us. We were allowed to pick the colors and each design has our LLB logo on it. They all have a different emblem that is associated with us in way or another. There is a tiny tag on the tongue that has LLB symbol and we hope to get more things going with that company. If the shoes sell and keep selling then we will expand it to make a woman’s shoe too.

CL: You and Henry wear Stacy Adams all the time, right?

Jojo: Actually we all where them, even Ringo. Our whole family wears them, like our dad, our son’s and uncle’s. It’s a tradition. You know, we may not have had money for a lot of other stuff but we always had shiny shoes and shiny cars.

CL: How was the response to your tour in Japan?

Jojo: Wow, it was great. The people seem to really love us, there were some people telling us that they have waited 10 years to see us live. Our response to that was, “are you kidding me,why the heck didn’t anyone tell us?” (laughs) We had a great time over there, the people responded to the music very well and we were nationally televised all over Japan. CL: So did you all learn a little Japanese while you were over there?

Jojo: Yeah, a little. I was able to speak to the crowd and do a little introduction. (Jojo started to speak Japanese) It was pretty cool, I just acted like I was speaking Spanish but with a twist. But it was a really fantastic experience. We don’t like to fly but it was worth it, the trip was great.

CL: Have you ever gone to Mexico or are you planning to go to Mexico anytime soon?

Jojo: We have been to Mexico, just not recently. It is definitely something on our list, we really want to get to Mexico and we want to include our father in that trip because he actually has a band with our cousin, sister, stepmother and uncle. They are a conjunto band and we hope to get something together with them in Mexico and say “a ver qué pasa” (let’s see what happens). We were raised on conjunto music so we like it.

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CL: Are you all working on putting out another CD soon?

Jojo: We are always asked that and we are working on getting our own studio built so that we can record whenever we want. That way if we decide to make a CD then we can just do it. We have a lot of songs already done we just need to get them down on a CD.

CL: Have you guys done anymore videos?

Jojo: No, we have not at the moment. We have talked about doing some videos for the new CD Rockpango, but we haven’t as of yet.

CL: Now who came up with the title of the CD – Rockpango?

Jojo: Well we all did. The title track “Rockpango” is actually a Huapango and a huapango is a traditional Mexican style of music and we rocked it out. Now the title of the CD was made up of the word huapango which comes from the word Fandango and fandango means a carnival or party type theme. So the word Rockpango actually means Rock Party.

CL: How do you like the fact that people remake or cover your music?

Jojo: I think that is really cool and it is an honor for us. The first time we heard a band remake “Heaven” we were like “whoa! That is cool”. We really appreciate people doing that and we also appreciate people like you that get our name out there. It is really an honor for us, really it is.

CL: What advice can you give to all the up and coming artists in the music industry?

Jojo: The way I see it is that you have to first understand that nothing is for free, you have to work hard for something you truly believe in. You also have to stay true to what you are doing and what you believe in. We have been playing music for a long time and it’s easy to get caught up in a bad web of things. Just remember to always stay true to your music, your roots and don’t ever forget where you come from. I would say to send a positive message to the world, no matter how others may disagree with that. Just work hard, stay true and be honest to yourself first and that will bring a lot of good things your way.

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CL: Well thank you for taking the time to talk with us. We really do appreciate it. I hope that all continues to go well for you all and that your success keeps on rising.

Jojo: Well thank you and we appreciate you too. We are just regular people who have been blessed with the ability to do music and play. We are honored to do what we do for our fans. We just want to make a positive change for everyone and I would like to say to all of our fans that we love you, we appreciate you and we hope to see you all soon.

Another great interview with Los Lonely Boys, I would have expected nothing more than that. They are what the music industry should be all about – which is passion for the music and love for the fans.

I really do admire this trio; they exemplify what it means to be a Mexican-American full of dreams that really do come true. They are true to their roots and they never forget where they come from. I will forever be in awe of this group.

We look forward to seeing them live in Waco on April 6, 2012 at 9:00 pm. You all should come out to support them and enjoy the music, see you all there.

J.Rivera 4/2012

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PTSD Among HispanicsBy: Brent Musgrove

Do you or someone close to you have PTSD?

Posttraumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something horrible and scary that you see or that happens to you.

All people with PTSD have lived through a traumatic experience that caused them to fear for their lives and/or safety or the lives of others, or they have seen horrible things that have left them feeling confused or angry and helpless. Strong emotions caused by the event create stress that cause changes in the brain.

One in five Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffer from PTSD or major depression, yet less than half of them seek help for fear of harming their careers or of the stigma that is associated with being labeled as having a "mental disorder". Hispanics are more likely to have PTSD, yet some demographic groups are least likely to seek help.

Forty-six percent of returning vets have had suicidal thoughts and over 6,500 veterans commit suicide each year here in the US. That's eighteen vets a day!

Early intervention is not just necessary, IT IS A MUST!

PTSD has disasterous effects on the lives of veterans and their families. Divorce rates have increased by 42 percent among veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. It isn't just the marriage relationships that are effected, but close bonds between other close family members and friendships as well and the children of veterans with PTSD suffer as they cannot understand the distance that grows between them and their parent.

More vets than ever are turning to drugs and alcahol to self-medicate and many of them are starting to end up in the corrections system and among the homeless.

Veterans and those that love them need to know that help is available. Now, more than any time in our history, the VA has some very good treatment programs which have great success. Some PTSD sufferers may be affected by their traumatic experiences for life, but they can learn how to identify triggers that bring on unwanted emotions and also learn how to manage the condition to live a normal life and many of them can recover completely.

Peer support groups have shown to be very affective as vehicles to motivate vets to open up to others who have lived through similar experiences and therefore can relate to what they are going through. They can also help the vet to learn of programs that help and can even be influencial in motivating them to take the next steps for treatment.

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Families and friends should read as much information as they can get their hands on and learn how they can help their loved ones overcome this tragic disorder and to help dispell the stigmas that are attached to it. Employers should take it upon themselves to approach any veteran that is in their employ and assure them that if they have PTSD and need help, that their jobs and positions as well as consideration for advancement will be secure in the event that they need to get treatment.

Research has also shown that there is a positive association between spirituality and grief recovery for survivors of traumatic loss and experiences. Talk to your pastor or get connected with a church life group to become more active in the church community. Some of the ways that spirituality might affect PTSD survivors:

1) Reduction of behavioral risks by means of healthy religious lifestyles, such as less drinking and smoking

2) Expanded social support through involvement in spiritual communities (helping others has a rewarding effect on sufferers)

3) Enhancement of coping skills and helpful ways of understanding in ways that make meaning of the experience

4) Physiological mechanisms such as the activation of the "relaxation response" through prayer, meditation and even fasting

5) Anger, rage and a desire for revenge following trauma may be tempered by forgiveness and spiritual beliefs and practices

6) Feelings of isolation, lonliness and depression related to grief and loss may be lessened by the support of a spiritual community

Being part of a spiritual community also places survivors and their families among caring individuals who may provide encouragement and emotional support, as well as possible instrumental support in the form of physical or even financial assistance in times of trouble.

Some of the symptoms of PTSD are diminished interest in significant activities or responsibilities, detachment or estrangement from others, difficulty falling or staying asleep, irritability and outbursts of anger, difficulty concentrating, hyper vigilance (checking doorlocks several times, investigating any little bump in the night, unable to turn back on strangers, etc.), and exaggerated startle response among others. If you suspect that you or your loved one might have PTSD, please do something about it before it progresses into a tragedy. Our veterans have given a lot....it's time to give back.

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Ingredient1 cup white sugar 5 egg yolks 5 egg whites 1/3 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 1 pint heavy whipping cream 10 strawberries

InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees & Spray non-stick coating on a 9 inch pan. Beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until light in color and doubled in volume. Stir in milk, vanilla, flour and baking powder. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft. Slowly add rest of sugar. Beat until firm but not dry. Fold egg whites into yolk mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen edge of cake with knife and let cake cool completely; place onto a plate that is deep (to prevent spillage). Using a fork pierce the surface of the cake. Mix together condensed milk, evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of the whipping cream. Pour milk mixture over cake slowly until absorbed, do not put to much on it (discard any remaining mixture). Whip the remaining whipping cream until it thickens and reaches spreading consistency. Frost cake with whipped cream and garnish with strawberries.

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