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May 17, 2010 Lopez family finds bridge of friendship in America
By Kara Houser, Staff WriterShare:  
May 17, 2010 — Opportunity brought Candelario Lopez and his family to America - but what kept them here was community and brotherhood.
Lopez and his wife, Josephina, were married in 1969 and settled in Mexico to raise a family. They liked it there and he had a good living as a teacher. They saw many of their friends and family go to the United States and admired their determination.
Candelario and Josephina Lopez (pictured center in the blue and flowered shirts) together with their children and grandchildren who call various U.S. cities their home. Contributed Photo.
They knew that America offered many opportunities, but they also knew some Americans did not like Mexicans coming to their country. They visited friends and family in California from time to time over many years, and on one occasion, one of their five sons was born there, automatically making him a U.S. Citizen.
"I don't know why, but my son always wanted to come to America," said Candelario. "Even when he was 7 he was saying that."
After many years, the Lopez family decided to see if America was where they should be.
"We decided that if I could find a job, we would stay," Candelario remembers. "If not, we would go back to Mexico."
They arrived in November of 1989 and in the early part of 1990 they happened to meet the Latter-day Saint missionaries and immediately joined the church less than a month after hearing the first discussion.
It was then that their ideas about Americans changed.
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North Stake shift means adjustments for members
By McKay Allen, Guest ContributorShare:
May 17, 2010 — About a month ago every bishop in the Spokane North Stake read a letter, over the pulpit, from the Stake Presidency. The letter announced that two weeks later, at Stake Conference, ward boundaries would change; and every one of the stake's eight family wards would be affected.
Speculation followed.
During the two weeks between that Sacrament meeting and Stake Conference everyone who knew somebody or thought they knew somebody speculated - and they speculated a lot. Finally at Stake Conference on May 2, the boundary changes were announced.
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"Once in a lifetime date"
By Dennis West, PublisherShare:
May 17, 2010 — On Friday night Melissa Osborn, the winner of Latter-day Sentinel's subscription drive, had a date night to remember with her husband Jared.
Melissa and Jared Osborn on their way in to view the performance of The 5 Browns with the Spokane Symphony on their date night to remember. Contributed Photo.
"The steaks were amazing at Spencers!" Reported Melissa after the memorable evening. "We used every penny of that gift for dinner, and loved all of it! I even tried some Calamari for the first time."
After the elegant dinner, Melissa and Jared attended the concert performance of The 5 Browns and The Spokane Symphony at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox.
"The show was awesome, they are all so talented!" Said Melissa. "It was so cool to see their fingers fly, our seats were so close! We had a blast. Thanks so much for the once in a lifetime date."
We at the Latter-day Sentinel wish to express our thanks to everyone who participated in this subscription drive. Because we value each and every one of our subscribers we will be holding a number of giveaways in June to celebrate this publication's one-year anniversary! Included in the prizes will be fine dining gift certificates, hotel stays, and more!
Stay tuned in the next weeks for more details on the prizes and how you can be included in the drawings. And be sure to tell your friends!
Wholesome Recreation Guide
- May 17-22
By Tanya Smith, Staff WriterShare:
May 17, 2010 — With the end of the school year approaching, it's time to start planning kid-friendly activities. Day camps are an option, museums, libraries and the every popular theme park are always great ways to keep the kiddos entertained. Many of the following activities are fun for just adults, too!
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Image of the Week
By Joe Blanchard, Guest ContributorShare:
May 17, 2010 — 
The darling buds of May. Photo by Joe Blanchard.
Do you have a picture you'd like to see as the Latter-day Sentinel's Image of the Week? Send your photo plus a brief description to ldsnews@latterdaysentinel.com. If your image is chosen as the Image of the Week, you'll be notified before it's included in the weekly mailing.
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