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ASSOCIATE FASHION STYLIST Cassie Jean Johnson
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Felipa Solis, Jannet Bustillos, Grace Neuhaus, Michelle Cromer, Adrian Vaquera, Patrick Martínez, Adair Margo, Cassie Jean Johnson, Meagan Kinley, Josh Sanchez, Michael Graham, Bob Nitzburg, Vic Poulos, Amanda North, Ryan Heape, Brittany Sawrey, Luis Miranda, Jr., Soffia Wardy, Joann Wardy, Sasha Luevano, Andres Rodriguez, Will Daugherty, Robin Niland.
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contents
46 The City
In and Out
October Style + Life By: Josh Sanchez
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20
A Worthy Extravaganza
The City
Stars Scholarship Fund By: Andres Rodriguez
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23 The City
Locks Of Love
The Courage to Choose
By: Sasha Leuvano
By: Brittany Sawrey
Making a Difference
An Elective Mastectomy
The City
Cancer Warriors
Two Brave Sister’s Story of Survival
The City Features
By: Meagan Kinley
Profiles
STRAIGHT TALK
El Paso’s new
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MAYOR
OSCAR LEESER By: Michael C. Graham
By: The City
58Pretty k n i &P The Look
50 Men’s Grooming
His Prerogative
The Best New Products For Men
Beauty
By: Adrian Vaquera
Tips and Trends for Autumn
Flawless Beauty
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By: Cassie Jean Johnson
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By: Josh Sanchez
Wine
Parenting
The Costume Conundrum
The Wildest Trick or Treat in Town
By: Vic Poulos
By: Robin Niland
By: Brittany Sawrey
Tasting Room FAQ
84 The City
Back on Boot Hill
Concordia Cemetery’s Walk Through History 4
By: Will Daugherty
Zoo
The City
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The Day of the Dead
Six Misconceptions of El Dia De Los Muertos
Food
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The City
Triple Number Meanings
The First Recorded Surgical Procedure in West Texas
Spirituality
Cabeza De Vaca
Inner Flame
By: Adair Margo
By: Michelle Cromer
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Love and Romance
By: Grace the Psychic Lady
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Travel
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Etiquette
The City
The Infamous Monster-In-Law
The Savage Islands
Dress Appropriately in Houses of Worship
Bienvivir
By: Jannet Bustillos
By: Amanda North
By: Joann Wardy
By: Meagan Kinley & Ray Sanchez
103 enior S profiles
By: The City
Professionals 118
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Health and Fitness
The City
Cancer Prevention Living a Cancer Fighting Lifestyle
Local Farmer’s Markets
By: Patrick L. Martinez
By: Meagan Kinley
136 Local Artist Spotlight
Dancing on His Own
El Paso’s Donovan Gibbs By: Ryan Heape
110 The City
Ability Connection
Promoting Independence for People with Disabilities By: Candace Vasquez
Experience By: Luis Miranda, Jr.
144 Entertainment
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By: Luis Miranda, Jr.
The City
Tasty
A Family-Owned Take on Nutrition
El Paso’s Street Art Festival
Hidden Gems
A Night To Remember
Pro Musica and the Julliard String Quartet By: Felipa Solis
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Complete Nutrition
Chalk the Block
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Dayvasos
The City
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140 Sports
The Michael Kelly Story
“They Call Me Sarge” By: Bob Nitzburg
Investment
Can You Stay on Track? By: Graham Capital Strategies, LLC
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Woody Allen is Back
Breast Reconstruction Procedures
By: Felipa Solis
By: Southwest Plastic Surgery
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Editor in Chief
October, 2013
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow” Mary Ann Radmacher
W
hen you receive the magazine this
are medically proactive, can we get ahead of this
month, autumn is arriving, it’s El Paso’s
ugly disease we call cancer? Our prayers are with
best season and October its best
our friend Martha as her surgery is this month.
month. To kick off the season one could not live in El Paso and understand the culture with out
For this issue we caught up with El Paso’s 53rd
discussing Dia de los Muertos, in English known as
Mayor Oscar Leeser. Always cordial, Mayor
The Day of the Dead. I’m a collector of the motif,
Leeser welcomed our staff along with his wife
Catrina dolls are my favorites. The article titled “The
Lisa, who attended the photo shoot, helping us
6 Most Misunderstood Things About El Dia de los
to capture his personality. He smiled and greeted
Muertos”, written by Will Daugherty, so clearly
her with a kiss, which instantly softened the mood
explains the history of this spirited celebration, a
of our team. You have to understand the pressure
holiday that honors the dead by remembering and
we feel when we’re granted a photo shoot with
celebrating their life. Form your own opinion when
the leader of our great city. His mere title instantly
you read the editorial, but you will be guaranteed a
demands a respect and honor from each of us that
better understanding of it’s meaning.
sometimes is connected with a bit of nerves, so we welcomed Lisa’s presence. We’re reminded
October is Breast Cancer awareness month.
how thankless this mayoral job is in the interview
One must live under a rock if you’re not aware
as our writer Michael Graham compares Oscar
of Angelina Jolie’s choice of preventative care
Leeser’s position to that of a quarterback; too
by choosing to remove both her breasts and her
much blame for the problem and too little credit
uterus. Celebrities sometimes use their voice to
for the success. This new mayor is approachable,
educate their followers on the issue of hunger,
frank and willing to talk in detail about any topics
issues of domestic violence, and in Angelina’s
that were asked of him. His dedication to the city
I was visiting El Paso and
case, the proactive issue of breast removal before
is undeniable, and often references his “team”
came across The City and
they are diseased with cancer, in the hopes to
who works for the common goal of taking El Paso
fell in love with it. Living in
eliminate the illness. El Paso is no different than
to the next level. Read our cover story on page 32.
the Boston area, I was very
the celebrity world. Such a story is compelling.
Letter to the Editor: “Dear Shelley,
impressed with the quality
Our own Martha Vera has chosen to undergo a
We hope when you finish reading this issue you’re
and content—I just had to
risk-reducing double mastectomy. With several
a little more familiar with our new mayor, and we
have it.”
members of her family diagnosed with cancer,
hope you find yourself more educated, or at least
herself owning a business in the field of digital
more understanding, about the controversial issue
mammography,
of having a risk-reducing mastectomy.
and
encouraged
by
family
--Pat Montano
members, Martha took the simple mouth swab test and discovered she had a mutated BRCA2
Enjoy the fall,
gene. This test meant she has an 87% chance of developing breast cancer, and a 54% chance of developing ovarian cancer. She’s bravely chosen to go public and tell her story of pro-active prevention in the hopes others will follow. Her actions go a long way toward answering the question, if we
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A Worthy Extravaganza | By: Andrés Rodríguez |
The Stars Scholarship Fund is expanding to West Texas and is set to kick off in El Paso with an extravaganza featuring former Secretary of State Colin Powell, October 16th. South Texas Academic Rising Scholars, changed its name to simply Stars in 2012 in an effort to reflect their goal to expand to West Texas. Stars was funded in 2002 by the LaMantia family, owners of L&F Distributors in Texas. In the 2014-2015 school year, the scholarship fund will begin serving the West Texas counties of Hudspeth, Culberson, Reeves, Jeff Davis, Presidio, Brewster, Pecos and Terrel and El Paso, where they’ve partnered with UTEP and the
Students in the eligible counties can apply for the scholarship if they have a minimum GPA of 2.7, have earned at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and are enrolled full-time at a degreeseeking community college or university. Fulltime graduate students are also eligible to apply. Stars usually receives over 4,000 applications and depending on funds available awards 1,000 to 1,200 scholarships per year. Through the 2012 extravaganzas, Stars was able to raise $2.3 million, which will provide scholarships to about 1,100 students. Applications for the 2014-2015 year will be accepted January 1st through March 31st. You can apply online at www.starsscholarship.org. For more information: (915) 772-4246
El Paso Community College. The scholarship fund has raised close to $19 million from its inception and has helped over 9,000 South Texas students pay for their college expenses. Backed by L&F Distributors, the non-profit scholarship fund uses 100 percent of what they raise in sponsor donations to provide scholarships. All of their expenses are underwritten by AnheuserBusch and L&F Distributors. 18
Three other extravaganzas in Texas precede the El Paso event, at Corpus Christi and Rio Grande Valley with country star Carrie Underwood and in Laredo with former Mexican President Felipe Calderón. While the Stars Extravaganza is a private event, local businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor the event. Sponsors are given access to the extravaganza and year-round media exposure. Median sponsor opportunities include tables from $15,000 to $35,000. www.thecitymagazineelp.com
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| By: Sasha A. Luevano |
The little things in life are what make a difference in a person’s attitude, but it is true what they say; “you won’t know what you have until it is gone for good.”
H
ave you seen those pictures on
make their children laugh and smile once
under the age of 20
the internet of celebrities without
more.
are
diagnosed
with
brain tumors. Radiation
eyebrows and how different they
look without them? Well, imagine having no
Whether it is due to Alopecia, an auto-
treatment to the brain-
hair at all, due to an illness that you have to
immune disorder that causes the hair follicles
stem as a treatment for
overcome as a young child.
to shut down, or cancer, Locks of Love is
cancer can cause
devoted to helping every child suffering from LOL has taken a new meaning! Indeed it is
medical hair loss.
about laughing out loud but Locks of Love (LOL) has taken it into their own hands to 20
Every year approximately 2,200 children
LOCKS of love
October 2013 permanent hair loss. Chemotherapy may also cause hair loss to be long-term depending on the length of treatment needed. Locks of Love is a public, non-profit organization
that
provides
hairpieces
to
financially disadvantaged children under the age of 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. “We meet a unique need for children, by using donated
“The young souls who receive these hairpieces have lost
Love and after that we got more informed of what we can do and we got certified,” said Bred Rosen, owner of Yes We Do. Yes We Do offers free haircuts of any style
more than their
to donators giving 10 inches or more of hair,
hair; they suffer
from Locks of Love. “It all started pretty slow
from a loss of self.”
along with an official certificate of appreciation for the first month with one or two donations but now we are getting 20 to 25 donations a week!” said Rosen. They take as little as
hair to create the highest quality
six inches in donations and their
hair prosthetics.”
biggest clientele are young girls. Locks of Love’s mission is to return a sense of self,
“One of the sad, yet happy
confidence and normalcy
things is that the moms get upset because their little
to children suffering from
girls want to cut off this long
hair loss providing the highest
beautiful hair, but once they
quality hair by prosthetics made
come to peace with the fact that it
from donated hair.
is for a great cause, it’s remarkable.” These children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial
Yes We Do hosts events in local church
need.
groups and visits with elementary schools to give presentations and offer events to cut
“The
young
souls
who
receive
these
hairpieces have lost more than their hair; they suffer from a loss of self,” said Locks of Love. Many children can be teased by classmates and embarrassed by the attention they receive because of their hair loss and therefore, will remove themselves from normal “kids’ stuff” like playing with their friends due to the embarrassment of what people will say.
a cure for these children, it can help restore some of the regularity to their everyday lives that most of us take for granted. It is LOL’s goal to help provide a foundation on which they can begin to rebuild their self-esteem. Locally in El Paso, we have many organizations willing to help the cause. They range from local owners
offering
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inches or more of their hair to the Locks of Love organization. The New Look is one of the wig shops willing to offer modern, sheek wigs made of real human hair at a discounted price to cancer survivors. When asked what the local shop did for the cancer surviving community of El Paso, Elvia Laws, owner of The New Look, said “we
While wearing a hairpiece is certainly not
business
to those willing to donate 10
offer about a 30 percent discount to cancer survivors. We do what we can to help find their new look and congratulate them on their great accomplishment.” Laws mentioned that
their hair. They host parties for the schools with pizza and games to make the donation more memorable for the children. All working together, Locks of Love and the community of El Paso aim to make the little things in life more reachable and valuable. Those people donating will realize what they had and what they gave up to make someone else’s life extra beautiful for the rest of their lives. The New Look - (915) 587-5157 Yes We Do has three locations to serve El Paso - call (915) 581-4136
they get those customers about once or twice a month and they treat them with the greatest
If this story inspires you to want to
respect.
donate your hair next year to Locks of Love let us know! You may be featured
On the other hand, Yes We Do is a locally
throughout the year as we follow your
owned hair salon who works closely with the
journey to the final cut. You can reach us
Locks of Love organization. “We were certified
at info@thecitymagazineelp.com
three years ago. People were just coming into
or on Facebook!
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The Courage
to
Choose One El Paso Woman’s
Journey Towards an Elective Mastectomy | By: Brittany Sawrey photography by: Robert Corral | www.thecitymagazineelp.com
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A
s medicine advances for both the detection and treatment of ailments, our choices – and the weight of them – also seem to swell. Whether it is deciding what treatment to choose, which surgeon to trust, or whether
a preventative measure should be taken, the options can seem intimidating. In the face of such giants, Martha Vera has chosen to undergo a risk-reducing, double mastectomy this October. A year ago, after genetic testing and urging by her family, Vera discovered that she has a mutated BRCA2 gene. This means that she has an 87% chance of developing breast cancer, and a 54% chance of developing ovarian cancer. She then faced her own choice: to gamble with her chances of cancer, or to have a double mastectomy to reduce her chances to 5%.
“I want to live to see my grandchildren grow up.” Martha owns and operates Imaging El Paso, an imaging center that specializes in breast cancer detection. The center was the first in El Paso to offer full field digital mammography, and its creation was spurred out of deeply personal reasons for Martha. Her family carries the BRCA gene mutation, the same mutation that caused Angelina Jolie to also choose a risk-reducing double mastectomy. Martha’s aunt was the first to discover that she had breast cancer and the gene mutation to accompany it; Vera decided to open the imaging center after this shocking news. The aunt asked her sisters to all get tested, but – as is so often the case – they found it highly unlikely that they would also have faulty copies of the BRCA gene. The BRCA genes, which stand for breast cancer reducing genes, code for tumor suppressing proteins. Dr. Marco A. Gonzalez, who will be performing Vera’s reconstruction, explains that the protein produced acts like a surveillance team. “If there’s an abnormality in the nucleus where they DNA is being produced, this protein detects an abnormality and automatically corrects it.” This helps to detect and destroy cancerous tumors, which are caused when an abnormality in DNA is unchecked and allowed to grow out of control. “You only need one functioning gene of each,” Dr. Gonzalez continues. Martha’s family and others with this mutation, therefore, have two mutated copies, and nothing to be on the lookout for tumors.
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“You know I really feel that it’s important to get tested. You need to know so you can be proactive about getting your mammograms, getting your MRIs if you need to.”
Despite Martha’s aunt’s push for genetic testing, her sisters refused. Their resistance crumbled after another aunt was diagnosed, and then a cousin. It was at this point that Martha’s mother finally got tested, and found that she, too, carried the BRCA2 mutation. At her urging, her five children were tested; four out of the five siblings found that they also carried the mutated gene, including Martha. A year ago, an MRI found that Martha’s mother had breast cancer, and she immediately underwent a double mastectomy. At this point, Martha’s choice was thrown into the sharpest light. “She kept telling me, ‘Get it done, get it done.’ But you know, there’s always something that’s happening, or work gets in the way,” Martha recounts. As an active, involved woman with a thriving career, being sidelined by surgery never seemed to be a convenient
BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic testing can be done with a
simple saliva test and can tell
if a person carries a mutation
in one of these genes. If your
family has been deemed highrisk this is usually covered by
insurance and cost can range
from $250-$450 dollars.
option. What finally pushed her to choose the mastectomy was her cousin. Seven years prior, that cousin had been told she should
Dr. Marco A. Gonzalez, MD
have a risk-reducing mastectomy due to her deleterious gene, and
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This October – a month dedicated to breast cancer awareness – Martha will have her risk-reducing double mastectomy, and then will undergo reconstruction afterwards. Martha’s mother underwent this same process a year ago, and although the surgery was successful, her mother’s recovery was not easy. “It’s coming up to a year, and she’s just now starting to feel better,” Martha explains. Although this makes Martha nervous, it also makes her feel more compassionate and connected to her patients at Imaging El Paso. “I feel very close to all of our patients that have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m not going to go through everything they went through, but a small portion of what they had to go through.” Martha also plans to have her ovaries removed in the future, because the BRCA genes also code for ovarian cancer, though to a lesser degree. When asked how she chose her doctors, Martha explains that she chose her surgeon – Dr. Victor Diaz – because she has known him personally for many years, and he has performed this surgery countless times. Choosing who to have do her reconstruction was a bit more complicated: “I thought I was going to need to do some really good research, so that I wouldn’t have to have things redone.” That research led her to local surgeon Dr. Gonzalez who, as a New York trained plastic surgeon, brings unique techniques in reconstruction to El Paso. He views risk-reducing mastectomies holistically: “Number one, you reduce your risk, number two, [is] psychological for the patient…so they can go on with their lives, not thinking they’re going to develop this disease, and number three is a nice aesthetic result.” “You know I really feel that it’s important to get tested. You need to know so you can be proactive about getting your mammograms, getting your MRIs if you need to,” Martha urges. Both MRIs and mammograms should be done yearly to watch for any cancerous growths. “It’s amazing that from one year to another, you can have nothing one year and the next year you can have a huge mess. So that’s something to be very watchful of,” Martha adds, her knowledge firsthand both from family members and patients. Ultimately, however, it comes down to each patient’s choice: whether to get tested, and then whether to act preventatively or not. “It’s an educational process, and from that you can make a decision if you are going to want to do the risk-reducing mastectomy.” For Martha, the choice – though difficult – was clear. “It’s just having to finally say, ‘I’m going to do it now’.”
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If you have spent countless hours looking for the
into decline. There are things that you can do that
fountain of youth, your arduous search can end here.
can improve the quality of your life.” A recipient of an
However, you won’t find it in a pill, or a cream or even
M.D. from Texas Tech University School of Medicine,
mixed in with that spinach, kale and raw egg smoothie
Dr. Harper is a Cenegenics Associate Physician, a
that you drink every morning. Instead, you will find it
nationwide proactive age management program.
at Biometrix, El Paso’s one-of-a-kind anti-aging clinic. If this sounds all too good to be true, or like a bunch
Dr. Harper explains that the solution to feeling
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Biometrix focuses on three main aspects of your life
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contributes his years of experience to their mission,
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which he describes as, “We want to help people get
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till without a cure, breast cancer continues to be a hard hitting and devastating disease affecting both men and women alike. Today, the statistics show that 98% of women who are diagnosed in the early stages of breast cancer are surviving to five years after diagnosis. Unfortunately, 20-30% of these women will have a reoccurrence of cancer in the years after their first diagnosis. For one family in
particular these statistics became very real. Mary and Sylvia Hernandez are two amazing sisters who are fighting the good fight and surviving breast cancer. “I was 32 when I was first diagnosed in 2000,” said Mary. “And then I got it again four years later and again five years after that.” When she first went to the doctor, her instinct told her the small lump she felt was cancer despite her doctor initially informing her that she was probably too young. A year later, she insisted on further testing and the results showed that Mary was already in stage two. Being a single parent, Mary continued to work as an elementary school teacher here in El Paso. “When I was diagnosed, I just worked through it. It was either work or lose my house. Sometimes my dad would drive me to work when I couldn’t drive myself. At the time, my baby was only three-years -old,” remembered Mary. Overall, Mary’s treatment consisted of two lumpectomies, radiation and chemo. In between the time of her first diagnosis and her last, her older sister also found out she too had breast cancer. “When she got it, we were worried but we didn’t know that much about it,” explained Sylvia. “Since Mary’s experience had gone well, we all thought she was going to be okay–but she wasn’t. The cancer was very aggressive and by the time they found it she was already at stage four. She was diagnosed when she was 49 and passed away when she was 50. We were heartbroken.” When Mary’s cancer came back again in 2009, she knew it was time to get help from a different doctor. Her frustration with cancer and her older sister’s death drove her to seek treatment from a breast specialist. Not long after, she had a mastectomy and has been successfully in remission ever since. Sylvia’s war with cancer began six months ago, almost 13 years after her sister’s first diagnosis. When she had her mammogram, the results were negative. But with her family history in mind, she insisted on an ultrasound. Because of this, she was diagnosed very early, in fact, it was so early that the cancer hadn’t spread to her lymphoids and she did not have to have to go through chemotherapy.
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“I always knew my chances of getting cancer
The Hernandez sisters have had a difficult
“Cancer has changed me. I think I am a better
were pretty high because of my two sisters,
journey, but through it all they have stayed
person for it. I am kinder, more optimistic
but when they told me, I was shocked
strong and continue to count their blessings
and I don’t sweat the little things. To other
because I felt so well. I just couldn’t believe
and stay positive. Seeking support in the
women who have been diagnosed, try to live
it, I thought it was a mistake–that they had
community and in each other helped them
for the day, enjoy life and savor everything
mixed up the tests,” recalled Sylvia.
find the resources that kept them strong.
that you can. When people hear the word
“Cancer has changed me. I think I am a better person for it. I am kinder, more optimistic and I don’t sweat the little things. To other women who have been diagnosed, try to live for the day, enjoy life and savor everything that you can. When people hear the word ‘cancer,’ they get very afraid. But cancer is not a death sentence, you can look at it as a challenge, a challenge that you must do your best to beat.” Like her sisters before her, Sylvia, an
“With some cancer organizations you almost
‘cancer,’ they get very afraid. But cancer is
elementary school librarian, worked through
have to have no income to receive help,”
not a death sentence, you can look at it as a
the cancer.
explained Mary. “Luckily, we found the Rio
challenge, a challenge that you must do your
Grande Cancer Organization here in El Paso
best to beat.”
“When I first found out, I kept working. They
and they provided us with airline tickets to fly
asked me, ‘how do you do it?’ I always tried
to Houston and vouchers for the cabs to go to
“You have to keep your faith, keep doing
to tell them, it was either function or fall to
and from the center. It was so helpful to have
what you do,” continued Sylvia.” The more
pieces. I chose to function.”
them because when you are diagnosed you
time you’re doing nothing means more time
have no idea what to do, they help you get
to think about it. Try to keep your life as
the info and aid you need.”
normal as possible.”
“We’ve also tried to encourage and inspire
“You have to be a cancer warrior,” said
others,” added Sylvia. “When people hear
Mary. “Survivor implies the battle is over . . .
“The most common response when a person
what we’ve been through and see that we’re
sometimes that just isn’t the case. You have
finds out they have breast cancer is, get it
okay, it makes them feel better and helps
to fight and keep fighting.”
out of me!” said Mary. “But by the time you
them see hope.”
Like her sister, Sylvia saw a breast cancer specialist and received a mastectomy. Today she is also successfully in remission.
detect cancer in the mammogram, you’ve had it for some time and after the surgery
Both Sylvia and Mary have survived cancer—
they don’t do mammograms or ultra sounds
through loss, victory, sadness and triumph
yearly. If you have a history of breast cancer
the whole process has shaped who they have
in your family I would suggest that you ask
become.
for an ultrasound of any suspicious masses.” 30
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STRAIGHT TALK:
A conversation with El Paso’s new
MAYOR
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To any experienced observer of politics, the office of mayor of any major city has been a bit of an enigma. It is, in many respects, a little like being the quarterback of a major football team: too much blame for the problems, and too little credit for the successes. In fact, Lyndon Baines Johnson once famously remarked, “When the burdens of the presidency seem unusually heavy, I always remind myself it could be worse. I could be a mayor.”
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ne of the points of that little snippet is, of course,
share details on whatever I asked him about. I am sure,
that the individuals who run for mayor must really
that given more time, we could have covered virtually
want to serve as mayor. The job is difficult, often
every topic out there. He is particularly deliberate about
thankless, and requires a significant amount of dedication
mentioning and praising those around him, and constantly
and knowledge. After having the honor of sitting down
references the City as a team of professionals working
and having a conversation with our city’s 53rd mayor, Mr.
towards common goals. I am confident that with an
Oscar Leeser, I can tell you that he unequivocally wants to
individual as focused and deliberate as Mr. Leeser at the
do the job, and wants to do it as effectively as possible.
helm, our city is in good hands indeed.
Much has been written about Mr. Leeser’s background
Michael Graham: What has been your biggest surprise
and upbringing, so I will not dedicate much of this
about the job since taking office?
piece towards that; but a few points are certainly worth mentioning. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and his
Mayor Leeser: You know, I am not sure, to be honest
family came to El Paso when he was a young boy of nine.
with you, that there was a big surprise. If there was a
He began working in his mid-teens, and has effectively
surprise, it was a pleasant surprise, that we have a lot
been working in one position or another ever since. And
of great people. I don’t say that in a derogatory way, but
though his business success as the leader of Hyundai El
as a sincere compliment. The city attorney’s office, for
Paso is perhaps his most often cited accomplishment,
example, has been a great help to us. Coming from my
perhaps an even more telling one is his marriage of 30 plus
previous business, we did not deal with an attorney every
years, and his family of four children and five grandchildren.
day. I have been very pleased with how they work and
It does not take more than a few minutes of conversation
how they work with our office.
with Mr. Leeser to realize that he takes every aspect of his life very seriously.
It is not a surprise, but we have great people. When you come in you don’t know what to expect, because you
I hope you enjoy my conversation with our new leader as
have never done it before. That is not an answer to your
much as I did. I found him frank and open and willing to
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that has happened. The city has a lot of great people and
MG: Have you found that the business sector, that you
we have met a lot of great people that have helped us
have met with so far, has been receptive or surprised at
adapt to a kind of different way of doing business.
how meetings with you go, given that you understand and speak their language, so to speak, as business owners?
MG: Is there anything about how the city functioned that was different than how you expected it to be?
Mayor Leeser: You know, I don’t know what they went through before, but I can tell you we have been able to
Mayor Leeser: You know, not really. I had done a lot of
have some good, open conversations.
work ahead of time, and read quite a bit, and so I did not walk in with blinders on, I came in prepared. I understood
MG: What is on your priority list? What would you like to
what we needed to do and how a city works, and how city
concentrate your efforts on over the course of your term?
government works. I did not come in without doing my
If you had a blank sheet of paper, what are maybe three
homework.
items you would like to get done?
MG: What made you decide to run for the mayor’s office,
Mayor Leeser: You know, one of the things we have
or any office, after so many years of a very high level of
talked about is that we want to look at the businesses we
private sector success?
have in El Paso, and sit down with them, and ask them how we can help them grow their business, and how we
Mayor Leeser: I have always wanted to run for mayor, and
can help our community grow. When we came into office,
I have always wanted to make a difference. When I ran, I
our biggest thing was that we wanted to create jobs, and
told people that I was not running because I needed a job,
we wanted to create high paying jobs. Our biggest priority
I was running because I wanted to make a difference. You
was to go out and talk to companies and find out how
know, I was told that city government is not big business.
we could possibly relocate them to El Paso. I went to San
It is big business. We have a big budget and a lot of people
Antonio and met with Mayor Castro, and he said that he
and we have to make sure we do the right thing. I am
has changed their (San Antonio’s) priority a bit, because
really happy that the citizens elected a business person
we have a lot of great companies and businesses right
to run their business. We are looking at expanding the
here in our city, and we need to not forget them. I thought
horizons of the business community.
that was a great point. So, we are still trying to go out and recruit and attract companies to El Paso, but we are really
MG: Many candidates, at a variety of levels, tout business
going to focus on helping the companies that are already
success and acumen as qualities that will help make them
here and have already made an investment in El Paso try
better chief executives, or better representatives. But they
to grow even more. So, there is your top two priorities:
very rarely mention any specifics about that background
Helping the companies that are here continue to grow and
that will translate to the job they are seeking. What
bring more, higher paying jobs to El Paso and continuing to
specifically in your background makes you better prepared
look for companies that we can attract to El Paso.
for this role? Have you seen examples of things that you encountered in the business world of dealerships that you
Number three would be, I think, looking for that next great
felt better prepared you for dealing with a particular issue,
idea. I think the next great idea is going to be discovering
or confrontation, or meeting?
how we make El Paso a destination city, and not a drivethrough or pass-through town.
Mayor Leeser: Well, I would say that 75% of the time when we meet with somebody, it is a businessperson that
MG: Are there areas that you think are preventing us
wants to talk to us about the growth of their business,
from becoming a destination city? Or do you think there
and helping grow the community, and we have done a
are a few key things that need to happen to make us a
lot of those things that they have done. It comes in really
destination city?
handy, as they are not talking to someone who has never done it before. It makes it a lot easier for them to talk to
Mayor Leeser: You know, we talked to (former) Senator
somebody that understands it.
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October 2013 to make that change happen for El Paso. And they both said, “we have been to El Paso, we have seen El Paso, we have visited El Paso, and if you want our opinion, El Paso needs a five-star hotel and convention center.” So, that is definitely something we need to look at. MG: Infrastructure continues to be a topic of conversation, particularly given the recent rains. Are there any areas of infrastructure that you feel are critical for the city to focus on? Mayor Leeser: Well, if you are talking about the rains and the flooding, John Balliew, who is the head of the Public Service Board (PSB), has done a great job. That issue is a long term rollout. We of course talk about the 2006 floods as being the “100 year” flood, and as a result PSB has a long term rollout for that. He has a great plan. If you look at the recent rains, the outskirts of the city were hit pretty hard. But when I was speaking to the Fire Chief, Samuel Peña, they were at very good levels of capacity during that period, which is a good indicator of how well we were doing. I think we need to look at the outskirts, at the County areas, and see if there are some ways we can be of assistance to the County in those areas that are outside the City. In the middle of the week of all of the rains, I probably talked to Chief Peña five or six times, and he kept telling me, we were okay, everything is fine, and everything is working like it is supposed to. MG: Are there any other communities that you think may be a good model for us; that have experienced some of the same challenges as we face; that you think we could learn from? If so, have you been able to reach out to their leadership and discuss it? Mayor Leeser: I think we have to be smart enough to go out and look at other communities and see how they were able to grow their community, but also understand that we are not trying to be anyone else. We have some other trips planned. We are 36
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October 2013 going to Houston and Dallas, but again it is more to see how they were able to grow their community, and how we can adapt that success to what we have to offer. We have a lot of things we can offer: our people, our land, the community. We just need to make sure that we use our resources to make that growth a success. MG: Has the mayor’s office been a tremendous adjustment schedule-wise for you? Mayor Leeser: I have been very happy with the 26-hour days, as it gives me 2 hours to myself. (Laughter all around) You know, we have a very tight schedule. We try very hard to accommodate everybody that wants to see us, to the best of our ability. It seems like we have a meeting every 30 minutes, and we try really hard to accommodate as many as possible. So it has definitely been a fast schedule. MG: How have you decided to handle the private side of your life, given the huge time constraints of the mayor’s office? Mayor Leeser: You know what, the one thing that has suffered has been the private side. It has probably been the most challenging on my wife and family. There has probably been a reduction or loss of the majority of the time I had to spend with my wife, so I am hoping that that will adjust and balance out over time. But that is coming from the guy that wants to meet with everybody, and never disrespect anybody. That is the whole thing. I have always told people in my life, I don’t want you to disrespect me and I don’t want to disrespect you. We have a hard time saying no, but we will find a way to balance that. My wife is my best friend in the world, and we have to figure out that balance. I enjoy getting involved, and I enjoy knowing what is going on. I don’t know if that makes me any different from anyone else, but I am a very hands on guy. That is part of why my www.thecitymagazineelp.com
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business was very successful. I continue to
to try and get them the answers they need.
himself, then that is a guy that sets himself
try to be that way here at the City; not to
When I ran for office I told everybody, “I
up for failure. We want to surround ourselves
micromanage, but to be hands on.
don’t know all the answers. But with a great
with the people that can help our community
team, we can all figure it out together.” And
grow, and that is what we have been able
MG: Are there any common concerns you
we have been able to do that: to figure out
to do. We have a great team. We have our
hear from constituents at this point?
who can help and who can answer those
roundtables: our business roundtable, our
questions.
construction roundtable, and a tourism
Mayor Leeser: I don’t think so, no. Are there
roundtable. We don’t know where that
concerns? Absolutely. I think the best thing
MG: Is there anything you would like to add?
next great idea is going to be, but I know
we can do for most people when there is an
Anything you would like El Pasoans to know
that is where our next great idea is going to
issue or concern, is to make sure they have
about you, or your positions, that you think
come from. As those roundtables develop,
the right department or person to contact to
has not been sufficiently addressed yet?
we will have people from the group give the presentations to the rest of the group.
try to resolve it, or to have that department contact them. I think that has made a very
Mayor Leeser: I want people to know that
Our next one is tomorrow, and two of the
positive difference for them. You know,
we are going to work really hard for them.
twenty three members are going to give the
Taylor (Taylor Moreno, Mayor Leeser’s Chief
Every day is a new opportunity. We know
presentation. And you never know when that
of Staff) worked with the city prior to this
that if one guy sets himself up as believing
light bulb will go off with a great idea…
position, so she knows who we can contact
he has all of the answers, and can do it
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one that has definitely passed. Aside from
bold colors and fun patterns to work,
putting them away for the fall/winter, consider
depending on what you do, but if you can,
donating them to Goodwill. Or better yet, save
trade out the boring office pencil skirt for a
them for a Halloween costume. She-Spartan?
fun and trendy patterned pencil skirt. Rich
Gladiat-Her?
hues and bold patterns you would normally see on wallpaper are transcending to your
In: Laser Cuts
need-to-have wardrobe piece this fall.
Popping-up or should we say
Out: Denim Skirts
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flats, are more a fad,
some women can get away with wearing
“out” in a a lot of garments and accessories, this fun trend
Say “No” to all denim skirts this season.
can be found in bags, dresses,
Short or long, light or dark, don’t even think
tops and more. Usually on thick
about a torn hem cut-off skirt. Sure skirts are
faux leather or other tough
fine in the autumn over a great pair of tights
fabrics, laser cuts are used
or leggings, but keep the denim skirts in your
to embellish rather simple
closet or storage, until next year.
fabrics. This can also make for
In: Nude Closed-Toe Pumps
great layering pieces; you can add pops of color underneath.
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A woman’s obsession with shoes is unlike
Out: Ruffles
anything else in this world. Collections in
The reminiscent-renaissance style is not a
numbers that make men’s hearts stop for a
top trend this fall. It’s pretty and soft, rather
second, women are always looking for that
ethereal, but hold-off on buying overly ruffled
next pair to add to their growing shoe closet.
pieces. If you want a ruffle look, think less is
This season invest in a classic and
more this fall.
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timeless pair, the nude pump, in a closed toe of course. Show toe, and yes an ankle strap is more than okay. Nude might not necessarily be the new black, but nude pumps will have you matching them with so many more of your outfits than you probably ever imagined.
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in and out
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IM H FOIn:RWatches
Out: Barn Jackets
In Blue
Sapphire is beyond “cool” this
Sure comfort and warmth are
fall. Looking to add a watch
up there in priorities when
to your collection? Look for
choosing
our
especially in the cold El Paso months,
sapphire faced watch, think blue.
but look away from barn jackets. These
Out: Sports Watches
shapeless blankets are not flattering. Unless you wake up early mornings to feed your
Gentlemen, sports watches are must haves,
barnyard animals in Wisconsin, barn jackets
but remember what it is called. “Sports”
are not okay.
watches are just that, only for sports and recreation. Whether it’s a romantic date night out or a weekend getaway, leave the sports watch for your workouts.
In: Camel Trench
In: Shades of Green Mixing
and
matching
fall
shades of green is encouraged this autumn. Pants, tops and outerwear - try pulling off an
The camel trench coat is back. This long coat
all green outfit and you will be
is perfect for cold weather. Get yourself a
noticed in the right way. Hunter,
camel trench this fall but look for one that has
forest, moss, army, fern, Kelly,
extraordinary details; buttons, trims, accent
and olive are great shades to
colors, piping and more. A camel trench
mix with each other. Try buying
looks great over a grey suit or ensemble.
solid pieces in different shades of fall greens, then putting them together.
Out: White Besides that “no white after labor day” rule, you will not see much white this season. White is actually a great winter color, but not fall. So while the leaves are turning all shades of autumnbrown, leave the white in the closet.
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outerwear,
deep blues, whether it is an all-navy watch or
in and out
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hours of slumber and rest. This gives you much needed energy throughout the day and directly affects your performance and thinking process. Think you are saving on calories by skipping breakfast? Think again, skipping breakfast is more likely to cause
In: A Boss’s Day Treat
weight
Boss’s day is Wednesday, October
weight loss! Skipping a
16, 2013. Think of getting your boss
meal, most importantly
something that will show a token
breakfast,
morning pastry shows thoughtfulness, or a personalized gift will you get brownie points.
Out: An Inappropriate Office Joke
has
than
been
proven to actually make
of gratitude and appreciation, and appropriateness. A card goes a long way, a
gain
weight control more difficult.
In: Creative Halloween Costumes So many people consider Halloween their favorite holiday. Some people start planning
It is better to be safe than sorry. You never
costume ideas months in advance and so
know whom you will offend, especially if
should you! Think outside the box, make it
someone is overhearing out of sight. Slurs
yourself or put things together to create a
and jokes at anyone’s expense are not okay,
one-of-a-kind costume that will have people
especially at work, not to mention, you could
talking. Stand out from the crowd and think
get fired over it. Think before you speak.
of clever costumes. Have too many ideas? Then get more than one Halloween costume
In: Weekend Brunch
ready, you can never have too many, and you
Weekends are for leisure, at least they should
never know a costume might come in handy
be for most of us, and nothing says leisure
at other times (Wink Wink).
like Saturday and/or Sunday brunch. Maybe
on the town. Maybe you brunch because
Out: Being One Of Ten “Miley Cyrus”-es At A Party
“brunch” means family time, or maybe you
There are those costumes that you just know
just brunch because it is your new favorite
masses of people who needed a last-minute
meal. Not quite breakfast nor lunch, a great
costume got at that Halloween store all of El
blend of savory and sweet, at home or your
Paso goes to. It is not a good feeling to see
favorite local restaurant, brunch is the best
other people dressed as the same thing as
reason for an afternoon mimosa, bloody
you, or even worse having the exact same
mary, or bellini!
costume. And if you think to yourself, I’m
you brunch because on the weekends you sleep in, or because you had a long night out
going to dress like the most current pop-icon
Out: Skipping Breakfast Daily
fad that everyone is talking about; well then
We have all heard it many times, but it’s true!
with that idea. So think outside the box! Wait,
Breakfast is the most important meal of the
is the plural of Miley Cyrus, “Miley Cyri”?
day. It recharges your body and brain after
“Miley Cyrus’”?
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P r e r o g a t i v
October 2013
“Things do not pass
for what they are, but for what they seem. Most things are judged by their jackets.” Baltasar Gracián
Facial Serum: Lab Series Max LS Overnight Renewal Serum This intense overnight renewal serum is one of the latest creations by Lab Series that caters to the modern men who are in pursuit of a younger and more radiant appearance. The serum is a time released renewal process that is designed to increase cellular turnover while you sleep to reveal youthful and firmer looking skin. Formulated with salicylic acid and glucosamine, this potion helps skin counteract the visible signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles that plague many of us. To see optimal results and a faster repair rate, it is recommended by Lab Series to use the serum in the morning in addition to the already existing nighty routine. ($60; www.labseries.com)
Recommended for: the men who search for the fountain of youth. Although this product won’t turn back the decades, it will definitely help you reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Caution, this is not a miracle lotion. It is not meant to and will not rejuvenate raisins into grapes.
Facial Cleanser: Triumph & Disaster RITUAL Specially formulated with Tamanu and Peppermint oils to help cleanse the most sensitive of skins, Triumph & Disaster’s RITUAL is designed to give all men a bright and refreshed complexion. This facial cleanser gently exfoliates and cleanses the ugliest of mugs without the drying or irritating side effects that are common with other products. The Tamanu oil promotes elasticity and supple skin in addition to its antibacterial and healing qualities, while the peppermint oil acts as a stimulant waking your skin up giving it a healthy glow. ($33.00; www.triumphanddisaster.com)
Recommended for: all men; from the most sensitive skin type to the most leathery of hides. RITUAL helps cleanse the face of impurities that dull your complexion. As for looks, well this formula can’t fix genetics.
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GRooming
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Body: Anthony Logistics for Men Deodorant The Anthony Logistics for Men Deodorant is a clear solid that goes on dry, and stays dry leaving behind a clean and fresh scent. The formula provides long lasting protection that prevents odors from occurring, giving you the confidence to interact with others regardless of proximity. Its herbal and botanical ingredients such as aloe vera and azulene hydrate heal and reduce irritation, making the dry and stinging sensation normally associated with other deodorants a thing of the past. In addition, its specialized aluminum free formula prevents under arm staining that normally results from the interaction between aluminum based properties and sweat. ($15; www.anthony.com)
Recommended for: all men, especially those who are too in touch with their primitive side smelling like a mixture of musk and vinegar. To all men, I ask you to please not be that guy. For the sake of those around you, please don’t be that guy.
Hair: Baxter of California Hard Water Pomade This electric blue pomade differs from the regular tub of jello you normally buy at the drug store. This water-based styling gel is the key to add to any hairdo, providing you a firm hold, flexible texture and all day control along with a sheen that rivals any Pantene Pro-V commercial. To use, you must simply apply a small amount to the palm of your hand, emulsify between your mitts, and work into damp or dry hair, allowing you to create the perfect Mad Men looking coiffure. ($18; www.themotley.com)
Recommended for: those men who are in need of a product that will tame the bird’s nest they have on their head. From the cowlick to the comb over, Baxter’s Hard Water Pomade will leave any creation looking slick and polished with just the right amount of sheen.
Scent: Fan di FENDI Pour Homme Acqua Fan di FENDI Pour Homme Acqua is a new version of the original, which was launched last year. A layered fragrance, its overall composition is fresh, elegant, sophisticated and romantic. The initial notes of bergamot, lemon and lavender perk up the senses, while the mid-notes of sage, basil and spices of pink pepper along with the base notes of cedar, leather and musk draw you in and captivate you in an aromatic spell. The rich melody of notes is meant to evoke memories of a summer escape where the glistening sea and the cloudless sky blend together, transporting you to a place of serenity the moment you close your eyes. The cologne itself is a blue liquid, marketing itself as a vacation in a bottle. ($75 for 3.3oz; www.macys.com)
Recommended for: those men who appreciate and understand the importance of a great fragrance.
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Flawless
beauty | By: Cassie Jean Johnson |
Beaut y
October 2013
N
ow that school is back in session with all the
season, it also creates a new way to amp up and makes
overwhelming endless tests and projects we
your eyes really stand out. It is such a magical color
have no time for an acne breakout! Luckily,
and compliments any skin tone. Winner eye shadow
the top of the line skin care product for this year can be
products for this look include, KEVYN AUCOIN the
found at any local mall, and the name of the skin care
loose shimmer shadow in Amethyst, CHANEL Illusion
product says it all! GlamGlow can be found at Dillard’s
D’Ombre eye shadow in Ebloui, and CLÉ DE PEAU
and has been proven to drastically change unwanted
BEAUTÉ satin eye color in 120.
acne found anywhere on the body. With a quick dab on the blemishes, within a day
This autumn the new beauty trend for skin is soft, pink
the acne will disappear. Consistently using
cheeks. It is not only a natural look, but also conveys
GlamGlow will not only reduce the start of
a very sophisticated elegant feel. Top blush brands to
breakouts but may prevent them from happening at all!
achieve this look include Dolce & Gabbana The Blush
With all the stress and deadlines from work and school
in Delight, Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy
it seems you can almost never catch a break, but with
Blush in Plum Wine, and Covergirl Clean Glow
GlamGlow you can have beautiful skin throughout
Blush in Roses.
the whole year, making your acne one less thing to stress about. For different skin types and complexions,
Lastly, for a more artistic look and feel for nails this
GlamGlow has something for every
season, the biggest trend is “The
woman and other various products to
Deep V”. Commonly known
help with other skin problems.
as the half-moon manicure, the look that is achieved is longer
Still a popular makeup trend for this
looking nails. For women who
year for eyeliner is the ‘winged liner’
can’t grow their nails long, or
look. To master the look try a messier
constantly seem to break a nail
cat eye, perfection is not key here-
or two, the “V” will make any
it’s not supposed to be perfect. Top
nail look longer with an edgy, rebel feel.
brand eyeliners to achieve this look
This look requires no tools! All that is
range from Napoleon Perdis,
needed is your polish brush to draw a
Maybelline’s
Duo
left side diagonal and then a right side
by Eye Studio, and Cover
diagonal at the tip of your nail. To step it
Girl Line Exact Liquid Liner.
up with a cleaner, more precise look, try
These products can be found at
using a stencil. Top winner nail polishes
Walgreens and Ulta stores.
for this look include, Sally Hansen
Master
Complete Salon Manicure in Coat of For a fresh new fall look
Arms and Loden Green, and ESSIE Nail
that will be sure to turn heads, try
Color in Bordeaux and Blanc. Try these
an updated burgundy smoky eye.
fun new beauty products and tips for an
Not only is this color to die for this
elegant classic fresh fall look!
Quick Trick For cooler fall nights approaching soon, no one likes dry, cakedon lipstick! For a velvety soft lip finish, try layering your lipstick with a lip brush and always line lips last. If you would like a soft stain for rosy looking lips, tap onto lips with your fingertip and then press lips together to blend lightly. www.thecitymagazineelp.com
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October 2013 Pink is such a feminine color, it is no wonder why pink is the color that represents Breast Cancer Awareness. Being that October is BCA month, we though it would be fun to do a pink homage for “The Look” this month. A pink background, some pink props, a gorgeous model, and four bangin’ outfits from four local boutiques and we have
Look
“Pretty & Pink”. My personal favorite piece in the look has to be the black and blue dress from Trend
y t t e r P nk i P
Society. This long sleeved floor-length dress with a plunging neckline is definitely a “wow” piece. The movement and the amount of fabric that make such a wonderful dress adds drama and flair that will keep you twirling for those admiring eyes. Vests are a must-have staple for
fall, and how about the animal print, faux
fur vest from Ruby Lola? On it’s own or over
a sweater, it’s fax fur for the modern woman.
&
Black and white, and pink oh my! The LBD (Little Black Dress) gets elevated as the one from Ella Blu shows how a simple cocktail silhouette gets intricate detail, in floral embroidery. The outfit from Delia’s is as coveted as a tall glass of bubbly champagne. Simple and monochromatic this three-piece look is classy and versatile. One thing you can definitely take from this set of Looks is that purses are as diverse as the outfits, and clutches are a must-have this fall, whether they come with a metallic shoulder strap or you opt for the handheld evening, look for embellishment and decoration (a little over the top is fine on a clutch).
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So as we all ponder on the seriousness that is BCA month, we must remember that we all have to celebrate life. A little “joie de vivre” goes a long way, so we should dress
Model: Victoria Sinclair
to make ourselves happy, and then the world
Creative Director: Josh Sanchez
seriously, so sometimes we have to pull out
Hair: Rosa Morales of Quartermane Salon
travel to the beautiful places of the world,
Photographer: Dav Anmed
will follow. We can’t take every day too
Associate Fashion Stylist: Cassie Jean Johnson
a parasol, pop some bubble gum bubbles,
Make Up: Matthew Abraham
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g n i t s Ta Room | By: Vic Poulos |
I
n our tasting room at Zin Valle Vineyards, we are always more than happy to answer any questions that our visitors have about
wine, the winemaking process, wine and food pairings – or whatever else you want to discuss. While we don’t know the answer to every question about wine (I would challenge you to find anyone who does), we can usually at least point people in the right direction to have their question answered.
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ta s t i n g r o o m fa q
In the eight years we’ve been open, there are
wineries to easily rotate wines on and off
dark, fruity red wine that often has flavors
several questions we get regularly. Here are
their tasting menus.
of spice and pepper. White Zinfandel is a
some of them:
sweet, pink wine with floral characteristics. That’s why many people who visit the tasting
How long should I age my wine?
What’s the best temperature to serve wine?
The general rule is that if a wine costs less
People tend to serve white wines too cold
two wines are actually made from the same
than $25, you should just go ahead and drink
and red wines too warm. Most white wines
grape. They become different wines during
it. We’ve heard that about 90 percent of
should be chilled to slightly above refrigerator
the winemaking process when the dark
wines are meant to be drunk immediately
temperatures – about 50 degrees, while most
purple skins are left in the juice for several
or within two years. The other 10 percent
red wines should be chilled to around 65 to
days to make Red Zinfandel but only left on
generally include wines that fall in a much
68 degrees. If your red wine is too warm, the
for a few hours to make a White Zinfandel.
higher price range - typically Bordeaux or
first tastes are those of the alcohol and not
Because of this, the ensuing fermentation
high-end Cabernet Sauvignon.
the fruit. Chilling the red wine will bring out
process interacts differently with each,
the fruit and subtle the alcohol. On the other
producing drastically different wines.
room are shocked when they learn that these
How many ____ are in a _____?
hand, a white wine served too cold will be
A question we get often in the tasting room
boring and tasteless because the fruit is not
is how many grapes are in a bottle of wine,
able to open up. Here’s a good rule of thumb:
Why are there all those nets covering the grapes?
or how many bottles of wine come from a
Chill your white wine in the fridge and pull it
Believe it or not, perfectly ripened wine
barrel, or really, any variation of that question.
out 15 minutes before serving. For red wine,
grapes are delicious not just to people, but to
These answers can vary depending on
chill it 15 minutes before serving.
a wide range of other guests from the animal
grape varietals and the growing season, but
kingdom. Even our winery dog ‘B’ likes
generally:
What does NV mean on a sparkling wine?
to take a bite off the vine once in a while.
1 bottle = 4 glasses
Non-vintage sparkling wine – the most
the only effective way to stop them is by
600 to 800 grapes = 1 bottle
common style of sparkling wine – is a blend
manually covering each row of vines with
1 grapevine = 5 bottles
of several grape varieties and vintages in
a net. Despite our best efforts, many birds
1 bottle = 2.75 pounds of grapes
order to produce a similar and consistent
are still able to push up against the netting
1 ton of grapes = 2 barrels
product from year to year. On the other hand,
and eat the grapes, but that just comes with
2 barrels = 720 bottles
sparkling wine made with grapes from one
operating a vineyard. Cannons that fire off
720 bottles = 60 cases
single year is known as vintage sparkling.
loud noises are also often used, but when
12 bottles = 1 case
The biggest nemesis, however, is birds, and
you walk out and see birds standing on top of the cannon and flying away before it fires,
Estate vs. Non-estate wines
Why do sweeter wines have a lower alcohol content?
Many people don’t know it, but most wineries
Sweeter wines don’t always have a lower
scares our human guests!).
sell both wines that are completely made at
alcohol content than dryer wines (dessert
the winery and vineyard and wines made
wines as one example), but in general the
from grapes that come from elsewhere.
statement is true. During the wine making
Estate wines are wines made from a winery
process, fermentation occurs, which by
and vineyards that belong to the same winery
definition is essentially the conversion of
and AVA, or growing area. The wine has to
sugar to alcohol. Yeast interacts with the
be made from start to finish at the winery.
sugars in a grape to create the alcohol. So,
Because of the extra effort in either planting
the more sugar that is converted to alcohol,
Salud
and caring for their vineyards the wine has a
the less sweet a wine will typically be and
little more “TLC” that goes into it, so estate
vice versa.
you know it isn’t really going to work (it also
Vic Poulos, Owner Zin Valle Vineyards
wine might cost a little bit more than other
wineries to offer wines that may not grow
What’s the difference between Red Zinfandel vs. White Zinfandel?
well at that particular location, and it allows
Red Zinfandel is a dryer and fairly
wines. Most wineries have both estate and non-estate wines. Non-estate wines allow
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ctober is finally here and with the brisk weather and your new autumn wardrobe, it’s time to also incorporate some delicious fall dishes into your seasonal diet. Autumn means the garden is
blooming with a wide-range of luscious gourds and other harvest produce. With this abundance of enchanting fruit there has never been a better time to experiment and add some tantalizing flavor to your repertoire of recipes. Historically, the pumpkin, squash and other gourds have had a long line of history beginning as early as in Greek culture. In North America, the presence of pumpkin was used prominently by the Native Americans for not only food, but for also creating mats that they used for trade. When the Pilgrims came over from Europe, they eagerly accepted the pumpkin for it’s sweet and flavorful taste, which they incorporated into almost all of their food, making rich soups, desserts, side dishes and even beer. This month The City has all of your pumpkin cravings covered with a list of fare that will keep you full, from cocktails and appetizers to dinner and desert. Whether you’re baking for a ghoulish Halloween party or simply cooking up something devilish for you and your loved ones, here are some delightful dishes that will warm your heart and satisfy your hankering for all things autumn.
Ingredients Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlets
Caramelized Onions • 2-3 Assorted sweet and spring onions, sliced in half moons
This is an easy recipe that packs a deadly
• 6-8 sprigs of thyme
punch. We used miniature cookie cutters
• salt & pepper
to create finger food for our Halloween
• 1 tsp sugar
party, however this recipe can be made in
• 3 T white wine
any shape/portion or as a whole tart and cut
• Olive Oil
into squares. The onions resemble worms and the olives may be arranged in a variety
Tartlets
of ways to resemble bugs or eyes creating
• 1 package of puff pastry (2 sheets)
spooky coffins.
• 8 ounces plain or lemon goat cheese, at
Prep Time: 15 minutes
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
• 1 small can of pre-sliced black olives
Serving Size: 24
• 1-2” coffin cookie cutter, if making
room temperature ground pepper to taste
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Tartlets 5. While onions are cooling, place goat cheese in a small bowl and
Caramelized Onions
stir until soft and easily spreadable.
1. Place sliced onions on a parchment lined baking tray/sheet,
6. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
season with salt & pepper to taste,
7. Place puff pastry on a flat surface and if using a cookie cutter
add thyme sprigs and sprinkle with a little olive oil.
begin cutting out shapes. Cut as closely together as possible to get
2. Cover the onions with foil and cook at 2. 375F for 30 minutes.
as many as possible out of each sheet. Each sheet should yield 12.
3. Uncover the pan, stir in 1 tsp of sugar and sprinkle with the wine.
8. Lay the shapes out on the prepared baking sheet and using a
4. Return the pan or tray to the oven, uncovered and cook for
sharp knife fork outline a border all around to define an edge. Using
another 25-30 minutes, stirring once or twice as the onions become
a fork prick all over the middle of the shape. (this will prevent it from
soft and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and remove the
puffing up and loosing it’s shape)
thyme sprigs, set aside to cool.
9. Spread a generous amount of goat cheese inside the border of the tart. Top tart evenly with onions and sprinkle with thyme and sliced olives. 10. Bake until crust is golden, about 20-25 minutes. 11. Let tart cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Halloween Shots Spooky and delicious! This tasty cocktail is a perfect way to welcome your guests for an evening or as a sweet way to end a delicious meal! It’s the adult version of Trick-O-Treat. Prep Time: 15 minutes Serving Size: 16
Ingredients • 6 oz Pinnacle whipped cream chocolate flavor • 6 oz pumpkin puree • 6 oz coconut milk • 2 oz Cointreau • 1/3 C gingersnap cookies ground • 1/4 C coconut milk for rimming glass
Instructions 1. Add 1/4 C coconut 1. milk to small saucer 2. Add 1/3 C ground gingersnap cookie to another small saucer 3. Dip shot glass in coconut milk, then into ground ginger snap mixture 4. In a large shaker combine all ingredients 5. Add ice and shake. 6. Pour into 2 oz mini martini or shot glasses
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Olive Oil Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes Perfect little, individual desserts, great as an impressive dinner party sweet. The olive oil results in incredibly moist cakes. The frosting finishes each cake with balanced sweetness and the nuts provide a little crunch! Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Serving Size: 12
Cakes and frosting can be made a day ahead and frosted when ready.
Ingredients
Frosting
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/8 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 oz. cream cheese
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• orange food coloring
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• 1/4 tsp table salt • 2 large eggs • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar • 1/3 cup olive oil • 1/3 cup honey
Instructions 1. Postion a rack in the center of the oven and preheat 1. oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Spray mini bundt pan with non stick spray. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk both flours, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. 4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, sugar, oil, and honey, until well combined. 5. Add dry ingredients to the wet and stir with a large spoon until evenly incorperated. 6. Spoon the batter in to prepared mini bundt pan. 7. Tap on couter to settle the batter. 8. Bake until toothpick comes out clean. 9. Let mini bundt cakes cool. www.thecitymagazineelp.com
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Frosting
12. Put frosting into small ziplock bag and cut small corner off, and
10. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, butter until well blended and light.
drizzle frosting on the bundt cakes.
11. Add in maple syrup and powdered sugar until well blended, then
13. Take chopped walnuts and sprinkle 13. on top of frosting.
add orange food coloring until desired color is achieved. Adapted From | Ellie Kriger
• 2 tsp. tomato paste • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp. ground coriander • 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg • 1/8 tsp. ground cloves • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes • 1 1/2 Tbs. cider vinegar • 3 Tbs. applesauce • 9 oz. canned diced tomatoes with juices (San Marzano or Pomi) • 1 lb. peeled and diced (3/4-inch dice) butternut squash • 2 tsp. chopped fresh sage, plus leaves for garnish • 4 tsp. chicken stock concentrate mixed with 2 cups water, or 2 cups chicken stock (use the best quality you can find)
Instructions 1. Preheat an oven to 325°F. 2. Season the pork with salt and black pepper. In a 3 1/2-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs. of the olive oil. 3. Working in batches, brown the pork on all sides, 8 to
Pork & Butternut Squash Stew Fall comfort food at it’s very finest! Deep, rich and wonderful flavors make up this stew. Perfect for a large group when you wish to serve something deeply satisfying with little time spent in the kitchen. We prepped all of the ingredients the day before, making cooking the day of, a breeze. Prep Time: 1 hour
10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate. 4. Reduce the heat to medium and warm the remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. 5. Add the garlic, ginger, demi-glace, tomato paste, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, cloves and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
As with everything, use the best ingredients you can find...it will make all the difference in the flavor of your finished dish!
Ingredients • 2 lb. boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 3 Tbs. olive oil • 1 yellow onion, diced • 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
6. Add the vinegar, applesauce, tomatoes with their juices, sage, stock and pork. 7. Bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot and transfer the pot to the oven and cook until the 1 hour. 8. Remove pot from oven, add cubed squash and cook for an additional 1-1/2 hours until pork and squash are fork tender. 9. Skim any excess fat off the sauce, adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Serve the stew over mashed potatoes and garnish with sage leaves. Adapted From | William Sonoma
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Pumpkin Mousse Minis
Instructions
What could be better than a creamy dessert full of tasty layers with
1. In bowl combine, powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla 1.
different textures? Not much and if you like pumpkin pie, these
extract, and spice.
mini-treats are beyond yummy. This mini portion is just enough to
2. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
be satisfied but no doubt will leave you wanting more. No worries
3. Add pumpkin puree and mix until blended.
though as they are perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving. So you
4. Fold in the first batch of whipped cream.
will have two tasty opportunities to enjoy before the end of the year!
5. In pipping bag with flat round tip, put in mixture 6. Divide mixture between 2 oz. ramekins or shot glasses or mini
Serving Size: 14
parfait glasses 7. Fill glasses halfway
Ingredients
8. Sprinkle cookie crumble
• 1 (8 oz.) package of Philadelphia brand cream cheese, room
9. Fill the rest of glasses with pumpkin mixture from piping bag.
temperature
10. Let set for 30 minutes
• 1 1/2 C powdered sugar
11. Take whipped cream for garnish in pastry bag with star tip, and
• 2 T butter, softened
pipe on top of pumpkin mixture
• 1 T pure vanilla extract
12. Top with a sprinkle of cookie sprinkles, and finely chopped nuts.
• 1 1/2 t pumpkin pie spice • 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree
Adapted From | Petite Sweets
• 1/2 C heavy whipping cream, whipped (for mousse) • 1/2 C crushed ginger snap cookies (for in between mousse and garnish) • 1/4 C finely chopped nuts (garnish) • 1/2 C heavy whipping cream, whipped (for piping bag)
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Pumpkin Top Cupcakes
Instructions
Moist spicy cupcakes decorated with candy sour spaghetti resembling
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
mini pumpkins. The perfect Halloween treat, dinner party dessert or
2. Line 12 Standard (1/3 cup) muffin cups with paper liners.
breakfast or brunch item frosted or un-frosted.
3. Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and cloves in medium bowl to blend.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 12
4. Whisk egg in large bowl to blend; whisk in pumpkin, oil, and buttermilk.
Ingredients
5. Stir in flour mixture until just blended.
• 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
6. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.
• 3/4 cup sugar
7. Spoon batter into paper liners. Bake cupcakes until
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
golden brown and tester inserted into
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
8. Cool in pan on rack 5 minutes. Transfer cupcakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
to rack and cool completely.
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves • 1 large egg
Frosting
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
9. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter
• 1/3 coconut oil or other vegtable oil
in large bowl until light.
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
10. Beat in sugar and vanilla.
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
11. Mix in orange food coloring by drops to reach desired shade.
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
12. If frosting is soft, cover and refridgerate until firm enough to hold shape.
Frosting
13. Frost cupcakes, mounding slighly in center.
• 4 oz cream cheese
14. Take toothpick and make sections to resemble pumpkin.
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
15. Cut 1 inch-long pieces of apple spaghetti to resemble stem.
• 2 cups powdered sugar • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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October 2013
The Costume Conundrum
? n e e w Hallo r o f y d a e R u o y e r A
| By: Robin Niland |
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pa r e n t i n g
alloween has long been a family-
If procrastination has eliminated the possibility
favorite in the Southwest. Fall is
of a handmade original, or if your child’s heart
one of El Paso’s most pleasant
is set on a trademarked character, costume
seasons and cool evenings make
stores offer simplicity and selection. ABC
excellent weather for outdoor
Party World has been in the costume and party
fall carnivals and trick-or-treating.
business for over 20 years, so they know a
Dressing up plays a big role in
little something about the biggest dress up
most children’s Halloween plans which can
day of the year. The aisles at their westside
put a lot of pressure on parents to find, create,
location are stocked with hundreds of pre-
or purchase the perfect costume. A Pinterest
made costumes for all ages, so I asked sales
search of “kid’s Halloween costumes” is a
associate Veronica Olvera about the trends
good starting point for creative and artistic
for Halloween 2013. She said characters from
parents; for those of us not blessed with the
the blockbuster kid’s movies are the most
“Martha” gene, a trip to a local costume store
requested. “Despicable Me is very popular
will save you from frustration and your child
this year for boys,” she said. For girls, Disney
from possible embarrassment!
princesses such as Ariel, Belle, and Rapunzel still reign supreme. “Moms are buying those
If you are crafty and decide to create an original
now,” Veronica said. Closer to Halloween the
getup, patterns for homemade costumes can
selection dwindles and an Ariel hopeful may
be found at craft stores like Hobby Lobby and
have to settle for Snow White.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft on El Paso’s eastside. Sew What’s New, with locations in El Paso and
Early shopping is ideal for getting the best
Las Cruces, offers sewing classes for all levels
selection, but not so great for ensuring a
and can teach the fundamentals of sewing
pristine ensemble for trick-or-treating. Dressing
in just a class or two. “Halloween costumes
up is a part of nearly every preschooler’s daily
can range in difficulty from beginner to very
routine, so asking that The Costume be left on
advanced,” instructor Connie Clabaugh said.
the shelf for a month is an impossible request.
A novice can create a simple, loose-fitting
When the big day finally arrives little Tinkerbell
child’s costume with a sewing machine and
may be missing a wing or Spiderman’s knee
basic know-how. “Learning to sew a straight
might be worn through. Or maybe your child’s
line is the first skill required for any sewing
interests have shifted and an entirely new
project. You can learn that in one class,” she
getup is required just days before Halloween.
encourages. Connie also advises crafters to
Or a cold snap could strike El Paso and turn
start early: “Three days before Halloween
your little ballerina into snow princess.
is not enough time.” The benefit of a DIY
Whatever attire your child chooses--or ends
project is that creativity is limited only by your
up in--take plenty of pictures and enjoy making
imagination and skill.
fun family memories. And don’t forget to brush those teeth!
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The Wildest
A
s Halloween approaches, you may be looking for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the spooky holiday. Look no further than our own El Paso Zoo! “Boo
at the Zoo”, the facility’s annual Halloween extravaganza, is scheduled this year for the last weekend in October. Complete with trick-or-treating stations, games, a maze, and animal presentations, it’s an event that all ages can enjoy. Every year families come dressed up to the zoo to enjoy
the festivities; sometimes they even come with coordinated costumes (last year’s highlights include a family of superheroes
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from The Incredibles and another in Star Wars gear). “‘Boo at the Zoo’ provides a safe environment for families to celebrate Halloween together,” Karla Martinez, the El Paso Zoo’s Public Relations Director, explains. Pumpkin bowling, where kids can send pumpkins bouncing toward enormous bowling pins, is one of the favorite – and free – games for kids to participate in. Others include bounce houses, beanbag tosses and face painting www.thecitymagazineelp.com
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THE ZOO stations. The maze is also a popular spot for
Over 20 different animal presentations are
young trick-or-treaters, where they can get
scheduled each day; at virtually any hour,
lost among spiders and hanging pumpkins.
you can enjoy watching the animals partake
And lets not forget the amazing trick-or-treat
in the fun. Carrie Trudeau, the zoo’s Animal
stations spread throughout the zoo; not only
Training and Enrichment Coordinator, tells us,
are they filled with delicious candy for the
“We’re always looking for new enrichment
kids, but this year also marks the second
items to give our animals, and pumpkins
“Boo at the Zoo” that is completely palm oil
are a great seasonal treat.” Not that all the
free! Palm oil plantations are destroying the
animals want to eat them – many seem to
natural habitat of many endangered animals
just like destroying them. Trudeau continues,
– including Asian elephants and orangutans –
“Even for those animals that don’t eat the
and the El Paso Zoo has been a forerunner in
pumpkins, it’s a great toy for them to play
raising awareness of the problem. They even
with.” “It’s a fun way for the public to see
recently came out with a free app called the
our animals joining in on the Halloween
“Palm Oil Guide and Scanner” that lets you
festivities,” Martinez adds.
scan any item to find out if it has palm oil in it. So
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come
enjoy
the
candy,
decorations
and
games,
Perhaps what makes the zoo’s Halloween
elaborate
animal
celebration stand out so much, however, is
presentations at the El Paso Zoo for this
the animal presentations. All over the zoo,
spooky holiday! The fun can be had on
on both Saturday and Sunday, the public
October 26th and 27th, from 10am-4pm.
can see different animals eating, squashing,
Martinez agrees, “This is an event that’s
or playing with their Halloween treats.
fun for the whole family!”
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The Day of the Dead
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| By: Will Daugherty |
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T H E D ay o f t h e d e a d
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t’s November 2nd. Halloween’s over, but everyone at this party is painted up like a skeleton. Someone’s beloved grandmother’s headshot is sitting on an altar, and everyone is chowing down on skulls and sugary bread. No, bath salts haven’t broken
into the mainstream. This is El Dia de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead—possibly the world’s most grotesquely misunderstood holiday. Here are the ways people are getting it wrong and how you can set them straight.
1. It’s blasphemy! Have some respect for the dead, you animals! Spanish conquistadors didn’t get it either when they first discovered the Aztec ritual during the month of Miccaihuitontli. The indigenous tribes toted relatives’ skulls as trophies and partied on top of their graves. Abhorrently taken aback, the Christian Spaniards all but slapped the natives on the hands and said, “Stop that!” In reality, the Aztecs were visiting with the souls of those they had lost. Once a year, those souls left Mictlan, the land of the dead, and returned to the living—a cause for spirited celebration, which is still the sentiment today. The freshly picked flowers, colorful papel picado, and mariachi music on El Dia de los Muertos make up the ultimate display of respect. Wouldn’t you be insulted if everyone was bummed out when you came back from the dead?
2. So it’s a holiday that honors death? That’s a touch morbid. It’s more involved than that. Spaniards likened the Aztec’s behavior to a child’s inability to grasp the permanence of death. The Native Americans were actually honoring the release death brought. Life was merely a dream-state, and death a birth into reality. Heavy stuff, right? It was just too different, so naturally, the European invaders had to make it go away. Fast forward to present day and The Day of the Dead is still a holiday that honors death as a part of life. Consider it both a realist’s healthy grasp of the inevitable, and an optimist’s graceful solution to grief.
3. So it’s pagan? (or) So it’s Christian? No, but sort of (and) yes, but sort of not. Let’s get back to those Aztecs. The bewildered Spanish weren’t able to stomp out the weirdo death-party, but the priests were able to move the “pagan” festivities to November 1st and 2nd. That aligned them with the Catholic “All Saints’ Day” and “All Souls’ Day,” which are days of prayer for all saints who don’t have an assigned day of worship and for all souls in purgatory awaiting admission into heaven. The next step was to convince the natives that Mictlan was akin to the Christian purgatory. Presto-chango and those clever priests were converting natives by the mission-full! Perhaps because of its nature of duality, the part-Spanish and part-Native American Mestizo culture has a remarkable way of retaining the best qualities of all traditions imparted to it. As a result, El Dia de los Muertos is both a loving prayer for those lost and an ancient tradition of triumphant reunion.
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4. Malarkey! This is just Mexican Halloween! For your own sake, don’t say that at a Day of the Dead party—you’ll look a fool. Halloween is a whole different can of misunderstood worms, and it’s mostly an outgrowth of European traditions. Still, it does have at least a connection to El Dia de los Muertos. “Hallow’s eve” (derivative of the Middle English word halwen, meaning “holy”) is the day before All Saints’ Day. To a Dia de los Muertos partier, October 31st is the first day the souls of children who were lost start to travel back to the land of the living. November 1st is reserved for them, and Day of the Dead Part 2, November 2nd, is when the adult souls get their chance.
5. What’s with the altar and the picture of nana? Please don’t start conjuring up grandma’s ghost! That’s an ofrenda, or an offering altar—no black magic involved. Remember, the dead get to come hang out for an evening. These altars are chalk full of the treats Grandma loved while she was living. Expect to see pictures of the dead, soap and water for washing up after the long voyage, their favorite trinkets, a full picnic, sugar skulls, and Pan de Muerto.
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6. “Pan de Muerto!?” I’m not eating anything called “Death Bread.” Consider trying it because there’s a beautiful idea behind it. The Day of the Dead is partially about confronting the discomforting reality of death. Eating a piece of Pan de Muerto is like taking a bite of death so that it’s no longer foreign. It won’t kill you, and you’ll be that much closer to those who have come from beyond to visit you. Plus, it’s delicious. El Dia de los Muertos is undeniably fascinating, and even to the uninvolved onlooker, a party in a graveyard couldn’t be anything less than mind-blowing. So if you show up this year, hold up a sugar skull and make a toast to loved ones lost. They’ll never be too far away as long as a year is still 365 days.
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October 2013
Back on Boot Hi The Path that Led to a “Walk through History”at
Concordia Cemetery
By: Will Daugherty photography by: Melissa Sargent
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nly 40 or so cemeteries in the United States can claim the romantically coveted subtitle of “Boot Hill,” a
term that refers to the final resting places of America’s Wild West outlaws and lawmen killed still wearing their boots. El Paso’s Concordia Cemetery is one of the country’s most fascinating Boot Hills, complete with a world-famous gunfighter, the lawman who gunned him down (just three graves away), Chinese Railroad workers, Buffalo Soldiers, and Texas Rangers among the 60,000 plus buried there. In fact, the cemetery has been a subject of recent national hype with an NPR Morning Edition feature, props from
“Gravesite of John Wesley Hardin”
the New York Times this past August, and over 50,000 hits on its website each year (that’s more than El Paso’s city website can rack up.) “[Concordia] is probably known better outside of town than it is in El Paso,” says Concordia Heritage Association Board Member, Melissa Sargent. Concordia is finally turning local heads, and
“Cemeteries are really the history book of a town, and each one of those gravestones is a chapter.”
it’s been a century long process. Plotted on abandoned “Concordia Ranch” of the 1840s, the cemetery was inundated with new graves throughout the 1880s during El
But Concordia spent most of the next
Paso’s Wild West golden age. A mixed bag
century slowly falling from memory and into
of peoples from Catholic to black to Masonic
a lost scene from Mad Max. By the 1980s,
buried their dead there, which at the time,
the cemetery had become a hot spot for
was three miles from the outskirts of town.
drug deals, late night parties, vandalism, and satanic worship. Appalled by the dilapidation and disrespect the historical marker was suffering, El Paso history devotees, including southwest historian Leon Metz, decided to rescue it from historical purgatory. Concordia Heritage Association was born in 1990, and its ongoing mission has been “to promote and support the renovation and preservation” of the landmark. After 23 years, it’s safe to say that the five member association has succeeded. Texas State Historical Cemetery recognition came in 2005, allowing for federal-level legal leverage against those vandalizing gravestone robbers, and earlier in 2013, Concordia became an award-winner, receiving a nod from True West Magazine as “Best Historical Cemetery” in the country.
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Concordia cemetery
October 2013 They say, ‘wow, that was
Breathing life into a 159-year-
really neat!’”
old cemetery takes something
In the near future, Concordia
closer to life support than just
Heritage Association plans to
CPR. The El Paso storm of 2006
conjure out the history nerd
alone
graves
in all of us with signage for
when the 19th century wooden
self-guided cemetery tours.
caskets
and
Sargent wears her history-
caved in. Many organizations,
loving heart on her sleeve
volunteers and events provide
saying “Cemeteries are really
collapsed finally
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buckled
constant support to maintain the cemetery.
“Walk Through History”
geek out this year at a new exhibit of his
the history book of a town, and each one of those gravestones is a chapter.”
possessions, including his briefcase from his “Walk through History,” the longest running
final days in El Paso as a lawyer. Attendees
A true gem for history aficionados, lovers
annual event at Concordia, plays a pivotal role
will go back to 1895 to witness Hardin’s
of all things macabre, or just the average
in getting our old Boot Hill some community
death at the Acme Saloon in a performance
curious El Pasoan, our history book, Concordia
love. The event boasts the cemetery’s eternal
from award-winning reenactment group Six
Cemetery, surely deserves a read.
residents dressed in period garb and speaking
Guns and Shady Ladies. Other attractions like
from the grave about their extraordinary lives.
the Buffalo Soldier Memorial, a ghost tour,
Walk through History takes place on October
Unsurprisingly, the most popular character
and a tractor/trailer ride provide something
19th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Concordia
is the aforementioned and world-renowned
for everyone, says Sargent. “High School
Cemetery at 3700 Yandell between Boone and
gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, who murdered
Teachers make their kids go, and when they
Stevens Streets. $5 Adults, $1 Students, $3
between 27 and 42 men. History buffs and
first get there, they don’t want to do it, but
Military and Seniors, Children under 12 free.
Hardin’s secret society will undoubtedly
by the end, those kids are like little goofballs.
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Cabeza de Vaca The First Recorded Surgical Procedure in West Texas | By: Adair Margo |
(Copyright: Tom Lea)
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October 2013
O
ne of the most amazing
arrowhead had lodged above his
stories ever recorded
heart. He said it was very painful
in the history of the
and kept him sick. I probed
Americas is that of Álvar Núñez
the wound and discovered the
Cabeza de Vaca - the Spanish
arrowhead had passed through
explorer and survivor of the
the cartilage. With a flint knife I
disastrous Narvàez expedition-
opened the fellow’s chest until
who was washed up on the
I could see that the point was
shores of Texas near Galveston
sideways and would be difficult
in 1528 without food, clothing or
to extract. But I cut on and, at
supplies. With three companions –
Castillo,
Dorantes
and
(Copyright: Tom Lea)
Estevanico – he spent eight years wandering
another; that each must … save himself.”
last, inserting my knife-point deep, was able to work the arrowhead out with great effort. It was huge. With a deer bone, I further demonstrated my
hundreds of leagues over mostly unknown parts of North America: the interior of Florida,
Yet in abandoning his men, Navàez did not
surgical skill with two stitches while blood
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and northern
save himself. After all were ashore and
drenched me, and stanched the flow with hair
Mexico – crossing the Rio Grande near the
everything unloaded, he stayed aboard his
from a hide. … Next day, I cut the stitches and
Pass of the North. He suffered shipwreck,
ramshackle boat, infirmed and leprous, with
the patient was well.”
starvation, thirst, Indian attacks, exhaustion
no provisions aboard. At midnight one night,
and slavery, but survived to bring the first
“a strong north wind carried the barge, which
Four hundred and thirty years later – the 50th
accounts of aboriginal cultures, terrain and
had only a stone for an anchor, unobserved to
anniversary of the Texas Surgical Society –
vegetation back to the realm of Spain.
sea. And that was the last that was known of
Tom Lea painted The First Recorded Surgical
the Commander.”
Operation in North America: Cabeza de Vaca, 1535. Robert Sparkman, a friend and member
The incompetence of Pànfilo de Narvàez doomed the expedition from the beginning. Not
Cabeza de Vaca and his comrades survived,
of the Society, posed for Cabeza de Vaca’s
knowing the geography of Florida, he became
wandering among the Indians – at times
hands. The original Chinese ink painting is
lost in an inland reconnaissance, separating his
abused and held captive, at times treated with
displayed in the Moody Library at UT Medical
300 men from their supplies and ship. Dozens
kindness. With their Christian prayers and
Branch in Galveston, not far from the site
died of disease, hunger and Indian attacks
desire to help, they became widely known
where Cabeza de Vaca was washed up onto
before the remaining made improvised boats
as healers. “They wished to make us doctors
the Texas shore.
from local materials and followed the coast,
without an examination,” Cabeza de Vaca
weaving in and out of shallow, dangerous
wrote, explaining that when they refused to
A preliminary drawing for the painting,
bays. Food was exhausted and water bottles
treat them, the Indians withheld food until
purchased by plastic surgeon Dr. Ron Gum
rotted. “Our thirst was killing us; the salt
they did. “The way we treated the sick was
and his wife, Mary Ann, was given to the
water was killing us,” Cabeza de Vaca wrote
to make over them the sign of the cross while
Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech
in his 1542 Relaciòn. “Rather than succumb
blowing on them, recite a Pater Noster and
University Health Sciences Center in El Paso
right there, we commended ourselves to God,
Ave Maria, and pray to God, our Lord, as best
during Tom Lea Month 2012. It is displayed
and put forth into the perilous sea as the storm
we could to give them good health and inspire
in the Simulation Lab where doctors learn to
still raged.”
them to do us some favors. Thanks to His will
do surgery today. Lucky for El Paso medical
and the mercy He had upon us, all those for
students, Professor and Chair of Surgery,
Three of five boats ultimately approached
whom we prayed, as soon as we crossed
Alan Tyroch, is a fifth generation Texan with
Texas - one belonging to Navàez with the
them, told the others that they were cured and
a great appreciation for history. He will lecture
strongest men onboard. Knowing his men
felt well again.”
on Cabeza de Vaca, Tom Lea, and the Texas Surgical Society on Thursday, October 17 at
were too feeble to follow Navàez’ orders, Cabeza de Vaca yelled out for a tow rope so
In a detailed account of the first recorded
12:00 noon during Tom Lea Month 2013. For
that they could stay with their commander.
surgical operation in West Texas, Cabeza
further information please visit:
Navàez called back that “he must not
de Vaca wrote: “They fetched me a man
http://www.tomlea.net/Month2013/Foster_
further sap his men’s strength….it was no
who, they said, had long since been shot in
School.html#Cabeza
longer a time when one should command
the shoulder through the back and that the
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An Inner
| By: Michelle Cromer |
O
ctober is my favorite month. In
representing individual life no matter what
life burns for. When the candle was blown out
the Roman calendar, octo, Latin
the age of the celebrant might be. The
it was said that the rising of the smoke could
for eight, was actually the eighth
single flame symbolized the inner spirit and
carry prayers for the spirit of the celebrant to
month, but the Gregorian calendar, instituted
natural, shining genius that enters the world
the heavens above.
by Pope Gregory XIII established January as
at the birth of each child. The flame of inner
the first month of the year, making October
intelligence burns at the center of the soul
I am a disciple of myth, a servant of stories,
the tenth.
and would light a path through this uncertain
and strangely a devotee of the notion that
world. The single candle was lit to remind
the soul is threaded through with a plotline
The leaves are changing colors; the weather
everyone of the invisible fire at the core of
from the beginning that aims at a destiny
is cooling off; football is in full swing;
each life and birthday gifts were not given to
that might be possible to find before the end.
Halloween decorations are going up and I am
the person, but to the spirit born within them.
For life is an eternal story, a mythic drama that begins again each time a soul enters
going to celebrate another rotation around the sun. October is my birthday month and I
In this old sense, a birthday serves as a
the world. This year on my birthday I am
get to blow out a candle.
reminder that each person is already gifted
going to contemplate the candle on my cake,
- each having an inner genius and some God-
my inner flame and what my life burns for.
Candles on birthday cakes derived from
given gifts to bring to life. One’s birthday
Through mediation and prayer I will begin this
an ancient practice. Birthday celebrations
involved a return to the mystery of oneself
quest by seeking the counsel of my soul. The
began as a way of recognizing the spirit
and a reminder of the inner flame of one’s
soul is a kind of ancient library that holds the
that comes to life with each soul born.
life. The point wasn’t simply to make a wish,
exact knowledge we seek and need most.
Originally, there was only a single candle
but also to consider what the candle of each
Call it an inner spirit, the great soul or deep
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self, the inner genius or divine twin. It has many names but each refers to the older wiser self. We may enter paths where others have found meaning and even transcended; that’s a good way to begin a quest. But in order to answer the question of our own lives we must risk taking our own steps. The only genuine safety in this world comes from risking oneself completely in order to become oneself more fully. Moses began being Moses when he was placed in a basket and given to the river of life. Later, he knew how to part the waters and lead others from bondage to safety. Buddha had to find a way to go between the two great religions of his time because he could not go along with either of them. Each of these men became a prophet in their own way and each is remembered for the way they became themselves. Those who learn to paint like Da Vinci imitate a master; yet as long as their own inner mastery remains unknown, they are imposters. They may grow by following the brushstrokes of an original, but only become themselves by grasping their own originality. So, this year, when I blow out my candle you will know exactly what I am wishing for, searching for and hoping to find‌me.
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TRIPLE TRIPLE Number Meanings TRIPLE | By: Grace the Psychic Lady |
Have you ever looked over at the clock and seen the number 11:11 at that exact moment and wondered what it meant? You might see the same number on a license plate, or a grocery receipt or phone number. Some people believe it to be very lucky and to make a wish. It can also be indicative of being in tune with the universe. What is the meaning behind this repetitive number? What is it trying to tell you or say to you? Below is the meaning of each of the multiples of numbers and what a higher power may be trying to tell you or show you.
111
222
333
Indicates new beginnings, a fresh start,
Indicates trust that things are as they should
Indicates you are protected and surrounded
keep your mindset focused. It deals with
be and things will work out. Assimilate and
by guardian angels, guides, or ancestors. It is
what is about to take shape. Creation, ideas,
envision, imagination. Not to use force but
the power of your words. Enjoying, sharing,
invention, leadership, and originality. Success
to practice patience. Partnerships. Hidden
feeling, having fun, love, popularity and
and winning. Self.
things, beneath the surface to look deeper.
friendship. Very fertile and maternal. Mother.
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000
Indicates there is nothing to fear.
777
Indicates spirituality and being on an
Indicates that everything is complete and
Well-built
formation,
illuminated path. Faith, observation,
whole and as it should be. What goes around
foundation,
concentration,
security,
investigation, meditation, knowledge,
comes around, full circle. No beginning, no
building and planning. You are loved and
working,
wisdom and perfection. Intuition. It is
ending, eternal flow.
surrounded by heavenly beings. Father.
also referred to as God’s number. Lucky.
555
888
Indicates changes are everywhere, expansion
Indicates power, capability, fortitude, success,
and
new
recognition, accomplishment, and attainment.
opportunity, magnetism, good fortune, travel
Very auspicious-money is flowing in your
and adventure. Avoid stress-go with the flow.
direction. Balance and harmony. Infinite.
re-creation.
New
thinking,
666
999
Indicates harmony, balance, compassion,
Indicates completion, fulfillment, selflessness,
service, responsibility, domesticity, love,
giver of wisdom and inspiration. The hermit,
care, comforting and concern. The ability
reflection, and introspection. Closing one
to transcend difficulties. Referred by some
chapter of your life in order to begin a new
as the number of the devil. Lovers and
one. Ending.
relationships.
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L H O a T V | By: Jannet Bustillos |
The Infamous
MONSTER MONSTER -IN-LA W ... IN-LA W ...
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We have all heard horror stories about the crazy mother-in-law, and whether you know someone who has to deal with a
crazy mother-in-law or you have one of
your own, relax you’re not alone. Motherin-Law day is soon approaching, and if you need some survival strategies to help you stay sane when she’s around, keep
reading. Below are some helpful tips that will make her visit be less stressful.
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Too close for comfort 4What you should do: Honestly, get over it! 8 She either lives with you or wishes she did. In They were able to watch TV for an extra hour... other words she’s clingy and always wants to
Oh well! It’s not going to kill them, believe me.
be a part of you and your spouse’s life.
Samuel Johnson once wrote, “ All severity that
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does not tend to increase good, or prevent evil,
What you should do: Make sure you put
is idle.” In other words, if they are not being
your foot down from the beginning. If her living
harmful to your children, let them enjoy their
in your home makes you uncomfortable and
company. Childish arguments are not worth it!
you don’t think it’s the best idea, make sure
Remember… grandparents have privileges and
you voice your opinion. Standing your ground
that includes spoiling your children.
is very important in not letting her walk all over relationship, and the third wheel mother-in-law
Respect others’ priorities 8 Your mother-in-law is upset that you didn’t
is never acceptable nor good for a relationship.
drop the kids off for the weekend, or that
Just make sure you’re not rude about it, and
you didn’t attend church together. What ever
your partner should be the one who addresses
the case may be, she is upset because it was
the issue.
meaningful to her.
you. There’s only room for two people in a
Stay optimistic 4What you should do: keep in mind that 8 You dread knowing she is coming to visit, and it is generous to try to respect other people’s you automatically expect the worst.
4 What you should do: You should act the
priorities. Everyone has certain things that are important to them. Although this may be difficult, try to please them a little bit more. Try
way you want to feel, and understand that
to attend church at least once a month or wear
feelings follow actions. Instead of expecting
that button-down shirt she got you next time
the worst, take the time to put yourself in
you see her. Simple gestures like these, will
a friendly, calm frame of mind or try to act
surely promote peace between you two.
optimistic when you see them. Maintaining a positive state of mind allows you to not easily take offense.
8 You and your in-laws argue about religion, Avoid the pointless bickering
politics, how to raise your children, etc. There always seems to be an argument going on.
4
Don’t be selfish 8 She’s always attacking you, and you feel that your spouse doesn’t defend you. The monsterin-law is only out to get you.
4What you should do: First of all... Stop
being selfish. I get that your mother-in-law is driving you crazy, but stop and think how this
What you should do: It is now time to
is affecting your partner and children. After all,
agree to disagree. Try being the bigger person.
this is his mother/grandmother to your loved
Avoid being carping, once and for all. In general,
ones. Try your very best to behave nicely for
you don’t gain anything by pointing out people’s
someone else’s happiness, even if you’d be
mistakes. Criticizing their choices is not polite,
very happy to start a battle.
nor effective! Realize that you are not going to change the mentality of your 70-year-old in-
Find ways to be grateful for your in-laws.
laws, and try to be patient with them.
There’s probably someone who has it
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worse. Although these strategies might Children - You have strict eating habits for
be directed more towards they way you
your children, or they can only watch television
should behave rather than dealing with
for 30 minutes a day. But every time they go
difficult in-laws, remember you can only
visit the grandparents they get spoiled and have
change yourself.
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| Written and Photographed by: Amanda North |
THE
“Tis’ the work of God’s hands,” Patrick, my jarvey driver, said as we rode along the coastal cliffs of Inishmore. It was the first time his face brightened on that early gray morning. I had asked if the cliffs on the ocean’s edge, below the road we were on, were carved into steps purposefully or if they were, simply, worn down by years of harsh weather patterns.
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Islands O
n our ride Patrick pointed to his
is vastly different from Patrick’s and other
off of the Galway Bay and the drastic rocky
house,
North
Inishmore natives. My idea of ‘home’ does
terrain that made yielding crops incredibly
walls
not include ancient structures, and over eight
difficult. The Irish women and men that fled
hundred years of cultural oppression.
west were typically poor and desperate for a
Atlantic
overlooking
the
Ocean––white
stark against the gray stone landscape and
new home away from oppression.
bright bursts of green. His backyard was the sea. This island I visited as a tourist was his home, not a home of a few years but a
Historical Complication and an Island Vacation
The complicated reasons behind the West’s inhabitation create a depth to the lavish
home of many generations. As we passed a rock building, missing a roof with uneven
“Go to hell or Connaught,” were Oliver
appearance; it is a striking landscape that has
walls worn down from time, Patrick told me,
Cromwell’s orders to Irish Catholics during
inspired numerous artists. As Oscar Wilde
“That was the Protestant church, over eight
his 17th century conquest of Ireland.
famously said, the area is a ‘savage beauty.’
hundred years old.” How can I comprehend
Connaught, Western Ireland, was seen as
The sweeping views, harsh limestone cliffs,
that kind of time reference? My idea of home
uninhabitable due to the extreme weather
and sporadic bursts of orchids create awe
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and respect––for both the landscape and
to navigate, and not accessible to most
of a man’s world. She negotiated with Queen
the people who were able to thrive on the
travelers. It may take a bit more organization,
Elizabeth the First in Latin, numerous times,
western coast.
and a heart in search of adventure, but the
for the release of her pirate crew. Indeed,
reward will surpass the stress of learning to
she was the ‘sea queen of Connaught.’
Knowing what you want out of travel is the
drive on the left hand side of the road. The
key to traveling well, meeting expectations,
history is rich, the experience will be full of
Clare Island holds a 14th century Cistercian
and, hopefully, exceeding those expectations.
stories you tell for years, and you will, as the
abbey (where O’Malley is reported to be
Two types of travel are the simulated
locals say, definitely plan to come back.
buried), a yoga retreat center, bogs, and plenty of spots for bird watching. Inside the abbey
experience, or the authentic experience. Think: an inclusive resort versus searching
Clare Island
are rare medieval wall paintings. As you exit the ferry from Roonagh pier, the remains of
for the local. Traveling through Western Ireland could not be further from simulacra;
Clare Island lies off the west coast of
O’Malley’s castle rest ahead. The island is
a vacation to Connaught means an authentic
County Sligo. The island is home to 160
ideal for a day of hiking, and an evening can
adventure.
residents, and the history of a 16th-century
be finished with a pint of porter at one of the
Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley. The legacy
two local pubs. Almost every night there is
When planning an island vacation, Ireland
of O’Malley makes visiting her home and
a live traditional music performance. If you
may not be the first trip that comes to mind;
resting place an ethereal experience. Such a
request “Oro Se do Bheatha Bhaile,” a song
the rain, the layers of clothing, the hearty food
rich history contained in a small space. Grace
celebrating the pirate queen and the Irish
and drink. Western Ireland can seem difficult
was a fierce woman and warrior in the midst
language, you will impress the locals.
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Inishmore South of Clare Island are The Aran Islands,
Rosie, the Pony, escorts us through the island
their language and traditions forcefully
Many low rock walls surround the fields
removed, finding an identity was troubling
to keep the wind from eroding the created
yet desired for unification.
groundwork. The grey and green patternwork traverses the entire island. Cattle,
off the coast of County Galway. Three islands spike out of the Northern Atlantic,
Inishmore is the largest of the three Aran
sheep, and horses graze the vibrant rye
with a complicated history that makes
Islands. Its limestone cliffs are the site for
grass, rarely looking up to notice as you
it difficult to decipher if tourism created
a prehistoric fortress dating back to 1000
pass by.
or stunted modern culture on these,
B.C.––Dun Angus. The views from the
seemingly, uninhabitable islands.
fort are electrifying, and cliffs are so steep
Exploring the islands after the brief ferry
that standing near makes you contemplate
ride from the mainland feels drastic and
Four hundred years post the reign of the
your sanity. The wind rushes up the side of
surreal. Expect rain, but this is part of the
Pirate Queen, during the Irish Renaissance,
the cliffs to circle throughout the remains
beauty of this exploration. From nature,
the Aran Islands were seen as the cultural
of Dun Angus, reminding you that nature
to ancient forts, to a mangled history of
center for ‘Irish-ness.’ Many Irish natives
reigns supreme on this small island.
colonization and survival, these islands are pushed out to the edge of the world and
would travel to the Islands to adopt the local’s traditional ways, and a Gaelic
There are now fields of electric green as a
tongue. Irish Gaelic is still widely spoken
result of the locals mixing seaweed with
on the islands. To a culture that had been
sand atop the limestone for many years
oppressed for over eight hundred years,
to create a soil that would yield crops.
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worshipers and ourselves.
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| By: Meagan Kinley and Ray Sanchez |
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ienvivir All–Inclusive Senior Health Care, El Paso’s only PACE (Program of All–Inclusive Care for the Elderly), began with the courage of one woman. Through hard work and dedication Rosemary Castillo, a devoted single mom, was able to create Bienvivir and build it into the remarkable institution it is today. “I had a vision and I wanted to make a difference in this community,” recalled Castillo.
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bienvivir
Castillo’s vision for Bienvivir began after she
Medicare and Medicaid programs. A diverse
state legislatures to allow Medicare and
decided to return to school and complete
team of professionals, including doctors,
Medicaid to fund seniors up front for regular
her education. A support staff member
therapists, social workers and even bus
healthcare services, with the PACE program
for the Area Agency on Aging, she quickly
drivers, met regularly to review the needs
as the administrator.
realized the service delivery system had
of each program participant. By focusing on
two despairing extremes: seniors who were
preventative care, On Lok was able to reduce
Supportive lawmakers are eagerly looking to
doing fairly well and those who were very
costly hospitalizations and defer expensive
the PACE model of care to help relieve stress
frail. The latter were simply sent to nursing
long-term care.
on public healthcare costs as huge numbers of baby boomers enter the later stages of life.
homes, with no real plans to help them rehabilitate.
On Lok’s model of care spawned the national advocacy organization –PACE– and
“This
Castillo was determined to find a way for
represented a revolutionary shift in public
Castillo. “It was significantly more cost
program
was
impressive,”
says
frail seniors to remain in their own homes
healthcare funding for frail seniors. Instead
effective than nursing homes and provided
as long as possible. In her search, Castillo
of traditional reimbursement payments to
more care and assistance for the elderly. I
came across the On Lok Senior Health
healthcare providers for services rendered,
had never seen anything like this before, it
Services (now On Lok Lifeways) program in
PACE would lobby Congress and respective
was truly unique,” explained Castillo.
San Francisco. On Lok’s philosophy was to create a local continuum of services to care for frail seniors. The result was a frail senior population that was able to remain in the community much longer. Another benefit presented by On Lok’s model was the reduction of healthcare costs to
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In 1988, Bienvivir Senior Health Services opened its doors as a 501c3 non-profit on Welch Street in the Lower Valley and became the second PACE model program in the United States. Bienvivir now maintains three facilities across El Paso, and, after an extensive re-branding, is called Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health. Castillo has positioned Bienvivir at the forefront among the 90+ state and national PACE organizations throughout the US. All the while, Bienvivir’s staff develops a personal care plan and directly facilitates all necessary patient needs on a daily basis. “We all quickly become a family,” said Castillo. “When a patient enters the program, they are placed with a team of healthcare professionals who will work with them for as along as they require care. This gives 108
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the participant and their family increased comfort. Over time they begin to see us as part of their family.” Castillo and her staff truly care about their participants and go to great lengths to create an environment of emotional, physical and psychological safety for her patients as they receive care. “We once had a patient who had suffered a series of strokes, was paralyzed on her left side and was unable to walk. One day while doing regular therapy, the whole room fell silent. This patient stood on the parallel bars on her own and walked for the first time in years. The room burst into applause. That’s the power of Bienvivir. Our program gives women and men the strength to take their first steps toward recovery.” Bienvivir
All-Inclusive
Senior
Health
exemplifies a vision turned into reality by one woman who believed there was a better way to care for seniors. Twenty-five years later, Bienvivir maintains a current program enrollment of 868 seniors. Through the PACE model of care, Bienvivir is positioned as a leader in healthcare for the frail elderly in the Southwest region.
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| By: Candace Vasquez |
Promoting Independence for People with Disabilities
“Ability Connection is a regional health nonprofit that provides the very highest quality care and support to children and adults with varying types of physical and intellectual disabilities. We have been providing support to individuals in Texas for over 60 years and are proud to be a part of the El Paso community.� 110
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promoting independence
O
n any given playground on a warm
The following programs and services are
summer’s day, children can be
currently being offered in El Paso:
observed
innately
putting
into
practice their ability to bound, jump, shout,
• Assistive Technology, providing assistive
laugh and imagine; abilities ingrained within
technology and giving a voice to those who
which plainly define and comprise the very
cannot speak.
elements of an innocent and unencumbered childhood. These abilities, while enjoyed by
• Community Living Assistance and Support
a large and vast majority, are sometimes
Services (CLASS), providing comprehensive
seemingly and frustratingly out of reach for a
case management and support to individuals
specific population of children whose individual
with disabilities in the community.
circumstances leave them without the inborn capability of experiencing sight, sound or
• Consumer Direct Services (CDS), providing
movement, to name just a select few.
adults with disabilities the opportunity to direct their own care.
Inspired by that very special population of children, amazing organizations such as Ability
• Public education, offering seminars and
Connection have been founded with the
awareness programs to increase community
sincere commitment of “leveling the playing
knowledge of the needs of people with
field for those with disabilities”.
disabilities.
Aptly named, Ability Connection is a “regional
“Out of all these programs, our biggest, and
health nonprofit that provides the very highest
in my opinion the most important program we
quality care and support to children and adults
provide is our El Paso Technology Initiative,”
with varying types of physical and intellectual
explained Coley. “We are the only organization
disabilities. We have been providing support to
in El Paso that currently offers this type of
individuals in Texas for over 60 years and are
program. The program provides any type
proud to be a part of the El Paso community,”
of assistive technology at no cost for those
explained Noelle Coley, Fundraising & Event
who need it most to help them become as
Coordinator for Ability Connection Texas.
independent as possible. A branch of the
Having proven themselves as one of the
program called ‘Enabling Communication’
most fiscally responsible nonprofits around,
gives both children and adults, who cannot
Ability Connection is proud that 87 cents of
verbally communicate, a voice. We supply
each and every dollar donated goes directly
these individuals with free iPads loaded
to their programs and services. “The mission
with advanced software so they can ‘tap’ to
of Ability Connection is to provide a full
speak.” Through these pioneering types of
range of services for people with physical
programs, Ability Connection has been able
and intellectual disabilities as they strive to
to help an incredibly large number of people
achieve their highest level of independence,”
in the El Paso area. “You can’t even begin to
explained Coley.
imagine how many applications I receive for this program in the city,” asserts Coley.
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promoting independence Because of their support of such a noble cause,
Craft Beer and Blues Music inspired event called
many business and corporations have begun to
Blues & Brews hosted by my friend and colleague
generously donate to Ability Connection in hopes
Chris Lewels at Hope & Anchor Bar. We take pride
of helping them expand their reach to those
in our events and nurture our relationships that we
who would benefit from this amazing program.
have built over the past years with our sponsors
“Recently we received a generous check from
and supporters.”
Circle K Corporation for over $390,000,” shared Coley. “Circle K is our biggest supporter by far and
“Whether advocating for the rights of people with
through in-store campaigns, canister donations
disabilities, teaching the letters of the alphabet
and regular participation in our fundraising events
to a child with autism, or training an adult with a
they support our Technology Initiative and other
head injury to re-enter the workforce with the use
programs.”
of adaptive technology, Ability Connection is the preeminent organization leading the way for people
Because all of Ability Connection’s work for
of all ages with any type of physical or intellectual
the community is pro bono, Coley has begun
disability.”
spearheading events which “raise awareness of the challenges that individuals with disabilities face on a
For additional information please contact
day-to-day basis while increasing funds to allow us,
Ability Connection at 915.532.7795 or visit
Ability Connection, to continue what we are doing.
www.abilityconnectiontexas.org.
In May I organized a Disability Awareness Walk that featured our community partners and special guests, such as Mitchell Marcus,” explained Coley. “In September, I am putting together El Paso’s first
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A Family-Owned Take on Nutrition The O’Leary’s are passionate about health and fitness.
| By: Andrés Rodríguez photography by: Morgan O’Leary | With more than 175 locations, Complete
“We want to walk them through whatever
Nutrition is one of the fastest growing
goal they have in mind. Whether that’s
nutritional supplement chains in the
weight loss, weight gain or just to maintain
United States, and Ryan says they
general health, we really want to be able to
jumped at the opportunity to share their
walk them not only through our store to find
love of the industry by opening the store.
what might be able to help them, but then after they leave the store we still want to
“We really saw something that was very
stay in touch with them,” Ryan says.
Ryan O’Leary studied kinesiology at UTEP
personable, very customer service oriented
and played collegiate basketball, while his
so it gave us the opportunity to help people,
The Eastside store employs six people. The
brother Kyle O’Leary played high school
which is something that we love to do,” Ryan
siblings Ryan, Kyle and Morgan, who works
football and worked at a supplement store.
says. The Eastside store opened July 31.
the store’s marketing, and three that work the floor. Daniel Reyes, the store’s manager,
The two brothers, along with sister Morgan and their father Randy O’Leary, president of
Complete Nutrition is different than most
has eight years of experience working in
Desert View Homes, have opened the first
supplement stores, Ryan says. At the
the supplement industry. He says that
Complete Nutrition store in El Paso and are
Omaha-based chain and at the 1831 N.
working as a team serves them to better
set to open two more by next year.
Zaragoza location, employees are trained
help the customer and offer outreach to the
to guide the customer in the process from
community.
beginning to end.
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“We all help each other and that’s the main point that I stress - working as a team and helping not only here at the store but even when we’re doing things out of the store... when we go to gyms and talk to people, hand out things,” Reyes says. The store is divided into the
following
sections:
vitamins, general health, men’s health, women’s health, digestive
herbs, health,
natural, energy
products and weight loss. The
“We really saw something that was very personable, very customer service oriented so it gave us the opportunity to help people, which is something that we love to do”
brands they carry include Charger, Reveal
and ReFirm, among others. The store is also equipped with an interactive information center, a television screen that customers can use to see testimonials, or figure out what meal plan is best for them. Grayson Houston, a sale’s associate at the store, says they’re not the only local business at the Zaragoza Crossing shopping center, and that there’s a sense of community among small local businesses. “There’s some other local businesses even within the shopping center so it’s cool just coming together trying to help other people, it’s not just about making money, it’s really about helping people reach their goals, feel good about themselves,” Houston says.
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“I think there’s a benefit to us being a locallyowned (business). We live in El Paso, we’ve grown up in El Paso, so there’s a part of us that enjoys the opportunity to be able to give back to the community”
Ryan believes that the fact that they’re a local family business will help them succeed. A second Complete Nutrition store is set to open in October at the upcoming shopping mall, The Fountains at Farah. A third store is set to open on the Westside by next year, Ryan says. “I think there’s a benefit to us being a locallyowned (business). We live in El Paso, we’ve grown up in El Paso, so there’s a part of us that enjoys the opportunity to be able to give back to the community,” Ryan says. “Even though we’re young and we haven’t done a whole lot just yet, I know that that’s something that’s big on our list.” For more information and for promotions visit completenutrition.com and facebook.com/ completenutritionelpasotx.
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October 2013
Living a Cancer Fighting Lifestyle | By: PAtrick L. Martinez, B.S. Nutrition, Certified Fitness Trainer, Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach |
C
ancer. The word itself invokes
Cancer Society, around 5% of Cancers are
cooking, bake instead of frying. Steam
feelings of darkness and pain.
strongly hereditary. So though you may be
instead of sautéing. Reduce your sugar and
You may refer to someone who
living a healthy lifestyle, you may still be at
sodium intake. There are many other healthy
is corrupting the happiness of others as a
risk. I know for some that is a raw deal.
“cancer”. But it is more than just a word.
However, continuing to live a healthy
It is a disease; one that has taken the lives
lifestyle will definitely be a critical
of over half a million US citizens in 2012,
part of treatment if you are ever
according to the American Cancer Society. It
diagnosed. So what type of
is a disease that affects men, women, and
lifestyle should you be living?
children. It is not gender biased nor does it care what race, color, creed, or religious
The first step is diet. You need
beliefs you may hold. We know there is no
to be eating natural whole
cure, only treatment. So how can we reduce
foods. Try to rid yourself of
the risk of cancer?
processed foods all together if you can. I know it’s difficult,
Well, there is no guarantee nor promise that
but your health and the health of
can be made that can assure that you will live
your family is worth the extra work and
a Cancer free life. According to the American
extra cost. Prepare your own meals. When
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alternatives to seasoning foods. Eat smaller
feel like something’s off. Once you change
portions. Do not over eat as the excess
your habits, you will see the difference in the
calories will only turn to fat if you are not
performance in your body, thus allowing you
staying active.
to immediately notice when something is not right. You must be proactive when it comes
The second step is physical activity. If you
to your body and how it feels.
are not physically active, then you need to begin to be. Start slow. Go for a walk around
The fourth step is to eliminate unnecessary
your neighborhood. Take the stairs instead
pollutants from your life. Pollutants like
of the elevator. Park further away from your
cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol. There is no
destination. The key is to do something. If
recommended daily allowance for tobacco,
you remain sedentary, you increase your risk
drugs, or alcohol. In other words, they
of not only Cancer, but many other diseases
are not needed by your body to function
such as Hypertension (high blood pressure),
properly. Contrary to what you may believe,
Coronary Heart Disease, and Diabetes.
alcohol does not make you dance better. The
The body is a machine that generates new
body is not built to filter and eliminate such
cells and thrives on the free flow of blood
pollutants. When it has to, it overworks itself
throughout in order to work efficiently.
and becomes unable to perform other critical functions. Another thing to look out for is
The third step is to see a physician regularly.
over exposure of the sun. Yes a little sun
If you do not already have a physician, you
light is wonderful for us as it does provide
should be looking for one. You should be
Vitamin D, but overdoing it can increase your
seeing your physician at least once a year
risk of cancer and it will speed up the aging
for a physical and some lab work. If you visit
process. I know most of you already know
more often, even better. But you cannot rely
the risks associated with the consumption of
on your physician to be there all the time. It’s
such pollutants so I will leave it up to you to
up to you to know your body and to be able to
decide for yourselves. If you want to change
recognize when something is off. However, if
your life, you have to change your lifestyle.
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he trend of going “local,” “green,” or “homegrown” is something that we as consumers are seeing more and more of in today’s media. With the economy still
in the slumps for small business as well as research and the not-so-flattering news about how food is made, processed and stored; the motivation for people to stray from the super markets and corporate jungles has never been stronger. El Paso itself is situated in the middle of many local farmers and art markets and with Autumn around the corner and with it more temperate weather, there’s never been a better time to visit some of the local markets around town. The city of El Paso is alive with growth and blossoming with fresh fruit, veggies, homemade art and local textiles. With three locations inside the city, and a fourth just a leap over to Old Mesilla in Las Cruces, New Mexico, there is no excuse to miss out on these homegrown treats.
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FAR M ER ’ s m a r k e t s
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market
575-589-0653
575-201-3853
Saturdays 7:30am – 12pm
Wednesdays & Saturdays 8:30am – 1pm
In its twelfth year, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing
Two times a week the Las Cruces Farmers
is a great stop to pick up a wide assortment
and Crafts Market opens on Main Street in
of produce, grains, wheat, and even local
Downtown Las Cruces, New Mexico. With
honey. With artist’s mediums ranging from
over 250 vendors, this market is worth the
sculpture to music, this venue also features
drive. With jellies, honeys, flowers, purses,
its one-of-a-kind Coffeestream trailer serving
jewelry, performing arts, live musicians,
pastries, juice, coffee and more so you can
and so much more this market is a “family-
munch while you shop. And if you are more
friendly” source for the best this region has
in the mood for a leisurely breakfast, the patio
to offer. In addition to vendors, you will also
is open for brunch where you can sip on a
have the opportunity to shop in many of the
bloody mary, enjoy the sunshine and rapture
local boutiques and shops along Main Street.
on your new local finds. The Farmer’s Market
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market is
at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is seasonal
open year-round and is easy to incorporate
and will be closing later this fall.
into your weekly grocery stop.
Downtown Art & Farmers Market
The Mission Trail Art Market
915-541-4942
Fine Art & Crafts
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
915-851-0093 Sundays 11am – 6pm
Come down to Union Plaza for a day of original art, delicious and regionally grown
Once a month through October local artists
food and even some live music. All summer
bring their trade to The Mission Trail Art
long this market has been offering the city of
Market in San Elizario, Texas. This market
El Paso a great place for artisans, artists and
showcases everything from home accents
farmers of all walks of life a great place to
to beautiful pottery and unique jewelry. Not
showcase their work. With 53 vendors and
only can you browse through local artists,
booths extending from Anthony Street to
musicians and farmer’s tents but you can also
San Francisco Avenue, you are sure to find
soak in some history by strolling into some of
the perfect locally made product to complete
the nearby missions, many of which are still
your weekend. This market is open year-
active. But you better hurry, The Mission Trail
round so come out and support downtown El
Art Market’s last day of the 2013 season is
Paso’s local community.
October 20.
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al v i t s e F t r A eet r t S s ’ o s a P El ir | By: Luis M
anda, Jr. |
El Paso’s downtown sidewalks are going to be transformed into canvases for many artists this October. Chalk The Block, an annual event aimed at supporting the arts, will transform downtown El Paso into a fun event filled with inspiration and creativity. The event is returning to The Sun City October 11th -13th for its sixth consecutive year allowing residents and non-locals to dive into a world of interactive art installations, live music, vendors, and of course chalk drawn murals on sidewalks better known as ‘chalk art’ by artist and attendees.
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halk The Block began as a one-day sidewalk art competition in 2007 attracting 5,000 attendees its first
year. The event is brought to El Paso by The Museums and Cultural Arts Department along with the El Paso Community Foundation. The two have continued to support the project throughout all five years. The festival is free to the public and has grown to three days and is now attracting more than 37,000 people. The last few years have had an average of 200 artists ranging from chalk artists to artist vendors. The chosen artists range in age and skill level, some are advanced and some just beginning. They are categorized into three different skill levels; student, emerging, and professional and each one is competing for cash prizes ranging from $250-$2,000. The event has grown to be the largest art festival in the southwest featuring artwork from both local and nationally acclaimed artists. The Texas Downtown Association and the International Downtown Association have both recognized the festival as a major downtown
economic
driver.
Production
Coordinator, Chris Espinoza, said in 2012 the event pumped one million dollars into our economy. Chalk The Block continues to grow and has become a one-a-kind experience for residents and non-locals. For people that have never been to the event, the best description given of Chalk The Block was by an artist that has participated over the last five years: “Chalk The Block is when downtown El Paso celebrates creativity! The event is centered on the creation of sidewalk chalk murals, interactive art installations, pop-up art galleries, music, performances, and of course art and food vendors along with many handson kids activities.� The event is perfect for all ages and offers something for everyone from kids to adults. This festival is guaranteed to keep attendees coming back, and with the growth this event has seen over the years it only supports the fact this groundbreaking one-a-kind festival is here to stay.
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The CITY AGENDA October 2013
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Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After The El Paso County Coliseum will house
oct. 2-6
Southern New Mexico State Fair oct. 1
Grau Jazz at Tabla From 7:30 to 9:30, Tabla will host Grau Jazz. Come out for a night of local jazz musicians and splendid tapas. Info: call 533-8935 or visit epjazzexchange.com
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Disney on Ice: Rockin’ Ever After, where you can watch your favorite
The Southern New Mexico State Fair is riding into the Dona Ana County Fairgrounds. Admission is $12 for adults (15 and up), $10 for children (7-14), and free for kids under 7 years old. Info: call 575.524.8602 or visit snmstatefairgrounds.net Tuesday: 8a - 10p Wendesday - Saturday: 10a - 2a Sunday 10a - 6p
oct. 3
oct. 2-6
2
2
Disney characters compete to become the next superstar. The show starts at 7:30 each night, with October 3rd featuring a performance in Spanish. Ticket prices vary. Info: call 533.9899 or visit ticketmaster.com
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Rascal Flatts
The Grammy-award winning trio is playing the Pan American Center October 3rd
oct. 4
RGT Live! Open Mic
with support from The Band Perry. Doors
Singers and songwriters of all ages are
open at 7:30. Info: 575.646.1420, panam.
encouraged to come out to the RGT Live!
nmsu.edu
Open Mic night from 6:30-10 pm at the Rio Grande Theater in downtown Las Cruces. Acoustic musicians, singers, and songwriters will compete to be part of the showcase that proves Las Cruces has talent. Info: riograndetheatre.com
oct. 4 - Oct. 19
Movies in the Canyon For the final month, the Rudolph Dealerships will be coming together to present Movies in the Canyon at the McKelligon Canyon
oct. 4
4
First Friday Artwalk & San Elizario Ghost Tour
Experience culture at the First Friday Artwalk and Ghost Tour at the San Elizario Historic District from 6-10 pm. Shop for
Amphitheatre. Movies start at 8:30 pm; admission is free. Oct. 4: Surf’s Up Oct. 5: E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial Oct. 11: Babe: Pig in the City
delicate pottery, vibrant jewelry, timeless
Oct. 12: The Green Hornet
home accents, or seasonal decorations.
Oct. 18: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
There will also be unique painitngs,
Oct. 19: Hotel Transylvania
sculptures, and a “movie on the wall” at 8:15. Sweet and savory treats will also be offered. Admission is free; the Ghost Tour is $10. Info: 851-0093 or SanElizarioHistoricArtDistrict.com 124
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oct. 4-27
Tammy: A Coming of Age Story About a Girl Who is Part T-Rex Don’t mess with a T-rex – even if she’s in middle school. Celebrate Halloween with “Tammy: A Coming of Age Story About a Girl Who Is Part T-Rex,” by Julia Weiss. The show is directed by Mia Carreon, and opens Friday, Oct. 4 and runs through Oct. 27. Shows are at 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 pm Sundays. Tickets are $5 for students, senior citizens and military, and $7 for adults. Tickets are available at the door. Info: 351.1455
oct. 5
Fall Festival
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is hosting a Fall Festival at 10 am October 5th. There will be games, food and great raffles with fun prizes. Free admission. Info: 821.1362 or holyspiritelpaso.org
10 oct. 10-11
Fiesta of Nations
From 3-11 pm you can experience a wonderful mix of ethnic music, food, games and dance at the Fiesta of Nations. The event will be held at the Open Arms Community and will
12 oct. 12-13
Amigos on Wheels Car Show
benefit the future Retreat Center and other non-profits in the community. Admission is free and parking is $2. Info: 595.0589
Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss will
feature amazing cars, trucks and motorcycles. Info: 633.3423 or amigoairsho.org
15 oct. 15
YWCA Presents: Walk A Mile In Her Shoes The El Paso YWCA presents Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, where men come together to march one mile in red heels to raise awareness and end domestic violence and sexual assault. After the walk, men and women are all invited to the after party to enjoy drinks, food and the Sexy Legs Contest. Registration prices vary. Info: ywcaelpaso.org
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oct. 11-13
El Paso Fall Home & Garden Show With thousands of exhibits and vendors, you will find more than enough inspiration to turn your home and garden into the oasis you have always dreamed of. The event will be at the Judson F. Williams Convention Center and will feature the latest in home and garden style and innovation. Admission for adults 17 and up is $7, children 16 and under are free. Friday: 2 - 7p Saturday: 10a - 5p Sunday: 11a - 5p
host the Amigos on Wheels Car Show from 10 am to 6 pm. This event will
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Power of the Purse
The Women’s Fund of El Paso will host Power fo the Purse at the Radisson Hotel to raise money for scholarships for women in the community. Wear your favorite black and white outfit and turn up at 5:30 for an event you will not want to miss. Tickets are $60. Info: womensfundofelpaso.org/pop2012. sstg
19 oct. 19-20
La Vina Harvest Festival
18 oct. 18-19
El Paso Symphony Orchestra
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra will be playing at the Plaza Theatre beginning at 7:30 pm on October 18th and 19th. Tickets start at $15; student discounts are available. Info: 532.3776 or epso.org
La Vina Winery will host their Harvest Festival from 12-7 pm, October 19-20th. The ticket price includes a souvenir glass and the option of tasting over 20 different wines. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for minors, and free for children under 12. Info: 575.882.7632 or lavinawinery.com
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20 oct. 20
Mission Trail Art Market
For the last time in 2013, discover the Mission Trail Art Market, the Mission Valley’s premier art and craft sale. Professional artisans from across the region present an amazing selection of quality art and craft. Painting, sculpture and photography for the connoisseur. Sweet and savory treats for the gourmet. 11a - 6p. Admission is free. Info: missiontrailartmarket.com
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oct. 29
Night of the Living Dead
Foreigner
The El Paso Playhouse is putting on a
The Plaza Theatre is excited to host
special Halloween performance of at
Foreigner at 7:30 October 29th. With
8 pm. Tickets are $10 or $7 for seniors,
sixteen Top 20 hits and ten multi-platinum
military and students. Info: 523.1317 or
albums, this is one concert you will be sorry
elpasoplayhouse.com
to miss. Tickets from $28.
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nov. 7
Cut Copy
1 nov. 1-3
Junior League of El Paso’s “A Christmas Fair”
Since 1933, the Junior League of El Paso, Inc. has returned more than $5 million to the City of El Paso through its service projects, programs, and community grants. “A Christmas Fair,” JLEP’s biggest event of the year, is November 1-3 at the El Paso Convention Center. This year’s Fair will feature more than 200 merchants from all over the country--and some from right here. Friday night will be capped off with a performance from Texas Country star Cory Morrow. Friday: 8a - 8p Saturday: 10a - 6p Sunday: 10a - 6p 128
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Renaissance ArtsFaire
Two days after Melbourne dance pop provocateurs Cut Copy return with new album Free Your Mind, they will play their first ever show in El Paso at Tricky Falls. Tickets are $20-22 and available online or at All That Music, The Pizza Joint, and other local vendors. Doors at 8; support from Larry Gus.
Young Park will host the 42nd annual Renaissance ArtsFaire on Saturday and Sunday, November 2-3. The event, put on by the Dona Ana Arts Council, attracts over 25,000 people each year, making it one of the largest festivals in Southern New Mexico. This juried art show showcases local and regional artists, crafts-people and entertainers. All proceeds from artist booth fees, food booth fees, non-profit information booth fees and donations at the gates go to support Arts Council programs. Info: las-cruces-arts.org/events/ renaissance-artsfaire/ www.thecitymagazineelp.com
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iving in the southwest region we
with or without alcohol, so making a trip to
Dayvasos also offers customers prizes for
see that the Mexican culture is
Dayvasos as a family is possible and fun.
checking in on mobile apps and sharing
always around us, from the delicious
The non-alcoholic drinks are prepared the
their experiences through social media. The
Mexican food to extravagant coming-of-
same way but instead of using beer, soda is
business has a “photo wall” for those first
age birthday parties otherwise known as
added giving the drink almost the same taste
time customers that want their photo taken.
quinceañeras. Living in this colorful border
as if beer were used. After six months of
Rodarte and Ortiz hope to eventually open
city the culture of the Mexican lifestyle can
being open the two partners realized that the
one more location ideally in central El Paso.
always be seen and felt. So when a company
market for their services extended beyond
The two strive for not just serving customers
called “Dayvasos”, a Mexican franchise that
the Westside. So the two decided to expand
a tasty drink but for creating an experience
originated in Chihuahua Mexico, finally made
and open a second location on the Eastside.
you wont forget. Dayvasos services have
its way to El Paso word spread very fast
Still, Osvaldo says that the demographic at
definitely created a niche for itself in the El
amongst residents. This one-of-a-kind drink
the two locations do vary. Their Westside
Paso area. Serving El Pasoans some of the
consists of clamato, lemon juice, salt, chile-
store attracts more students and young teens
best selection of beer, along with a unique
powder, Dayvasos “special sauce” (which is
while the Eastside location brings in a more
environment appropriate for all age groups,
a top secret ingredient) and your choice of
mature crowd that tend to stay and drink after
this establishment is sure to climb to the top
beef jerky, shrimp, or clam.
they satisfy their prepared clamato cravings.
and is why it’s one of EL Paso’s Hidden Gems.
Osvaldo Rodarte (27) and Miguel Ortiz (27), both graduates from UTEP, had always wanted to open their own beverage shop here in El Paso inspired by what is known in Mexico as a “Clamato Preperada” or Prepared Clamato. So when the two figured out that a company called “Dayvasos” was a franchise they seized the opportunity of being the first to bring it to El Paso. The duo first opened its doors in 2012 in a small shopping center on the Westside of El Paso off Mesa Street. The newly established restaurant attracted many students, families, and even pregnant woman looking to satisfy that spicy craving. The drink
resembles
the
American
“red beer” for those that have not tried a prepared clamato. The one distinctive
thing
that
Dayvasos
offers is that the drink can be bought
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to Remember Pro Musica and the Julliard String Quartet | By: Felipa Solis |
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t all started in 1946, when four young
p.m. at the El Paso Scottish Rite Temple in
musicians
downtown El Paso. Zuill Bailey calls this a
decided
“to
play
new
works as if they were established
El Paso Pro-Musica Presents The Juilliard String Quartet
concert, “not to be missed!”
masterpieces, and established masterpieces
as if they were new.”
Their track record is intense. They have
El Paso Scottish Rite Temple
performed
301 W. Missouri
The Quartet has carried the banner of the
premieres of more than 60 pieces by
United States and the Juilliard Schools
American composers. This also includes
7:00 p.m. - Pre-concert Talk
throughout the world, contributing to the
works by the country’s finest jazz musicians
7:30 p.m. Concert
reputation of the school as one of the world’s
as well. The Juilliard String Quartet travels all
foremost conservatories and as the premiere
over the world, from The Berlin Konzerthaus,
For tickets- 915-833-9400
Quartet.
to the Palacio Real in Madrid, Paris, Tokyo,
or www.eppm.org- Tickets are also
Moscow and London’s Wigmore Hall. Here in
available at the door
The Juilliard String Quartet, with two new
the U.S., they perform everywhere from San
members, first violinist Joseph Lin and
Francisco to Carnegie Hall... from Dallas to
Adults- $25.00
violist Roger Tapping, return to El Paso at
D.C. They teach Master Classes and seminars
Military/Seniors- $20.00
the invitation of world renowned cellist, and
worldwide. They have been instrumental in
All Students- $5.00
El Paso Pro-Musica Artistic Director, Zuill
the formation of the world’s finest ensemble.
Bailey. Bailey, an alum of the Juilliard School,
In 2011, they became the first classical music
studied under Juilliard String Quartet Cellist
ensemble to be honored with the Grammy’s
Joel Krosnick for many years. The Quartet
Lifetime Achievement Award. They are
will perform on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30
unstoppable. Next Stop... El Paso!
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500
works
including
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Dancing
On His Own A conversation with Donovan Gibbs, the young El Paso dancer we’re all rooting for. | By: Ryan Heape |
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Gibbs
Ryan Heape: You’ve been back in El Paso for
RH: Wow, so you’re telling me that you’re
successfully auditioned for Fox’s So
only a month, even though you were done
definitely going to audition again next year?
You Think You Can Dance earlier this
with SYTYCD in June…
hen
19-year-old
Donovan
DG: Yes. Absolutely, yes. Auditions start
year, it felt like the beginning of something huge for the young El Paso dancer. He
Donovan Gibbs: Actually, I’m part of NDA--
around January and as soon as the schedule
successfully made it to the second round in the
that’s National Dance Alliance--and during the
comes out, my plane ticket will be bought
Las Vegas leg of the popular TV competition.
summer they put on different camps for high
and I’ll be ready to audition again. [Laughs]
After speaking with him following his return
school and collegiate dancers. So right after I
to El Paso, it seems that being eliminated
left the show, right after I left Vegas, I went
RH: I’ve noticed that you had—still have—a
from the show is the beginning of something
straight into working at those camps.
lot of support on the Internet. People didn’t want to see you get eliminated.
even larger. Unfazed and more determined than ever, Gibbs has already begun training
RH: Not only that, you teach classes at your
for next year’s competition.
parents’ studio, Desert Eagle Productions.
Gibbs’ parents, Gerard and Kristina, run
DG: Yeah! I’m back in El Paso through the
people not from the United States. People
Desert Eagle Productions, one of El Paso’s
fall, and Desert Eagle will be keeping me
overseas, some from countries I had never
premier
pretty busy.
heard of, were finding me and showing
DG: As soon as the first show aired, there were people contacting me, and a lot of
dance
studios,
where
Gibbs
support on social media and stuff like that. It
teaches dance classes and helps mentor disadvantaged kids, showing them the
RH: How do you look back on that whole So
goes to show how much dance is appreciated
empowering and therapeutic capabilities
You Think Can Dance experience now?
as a universal art. If I can make my body tell a story without words and get that one person
that dance offers. Watching Gibbs dance himself—he favors hip hop, but his style is
DG: Oh man. Humbling. Blessed. It feels
in the audience to see what I see or feel what
emotive and forceful—you can get a feel for
like I was just in Vegas last week, honestly.
I feel, then my job as a professional dancer is
who he is: ambitious, humble, a raw talent
It was one of those eye-openers that was
one worth having.
with a nonstop work ethic. The road to this
so real...it’s not something that you want to
point hasn’t always been easy, but as Gibbs
take for granted. You know, I had a shot in
RH: I have to ask: When you auditioned for
tells me, “If you’re successful at what you
that competition, I didn’t make it as far as I
SYTYCD, you essentially hit on Christina
do, you’ll surprise yourself with the amount
wanted to, and now it’s time to get back in
Applegate on national TV. Did you plan on this
of sacrifices you’re going to make to get
the lab and train harder than ever and go for it
ahead of time?
there.”
again next season.
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DG: No, honestly! [Laughs] I’ve seen her on
with The Pulse On Tour. That’s this big event
or don’t understand is that sometimes
TV, everyone has seen her on TV, but seeing
where you have famous choreographers like
making huge sacrifices early on is necessary
her in person is… it’s breathtaking to be
Mia Michaels, Dave Scott, Cris Judd, Brian
to achieve the goals you want to achieve. I
honest. [Laughs] So gorgeous. And for her
Freeman, all these big name industry people.
went to maybe two football games in high
age, to look as good as she does. I hope I can
And learning from those choreographers,
school. Never went to prom. I made it to
look that good when I get to that age.
going on stage for them to demo their
one homecoming. Most of my free time
routines--it was a great feeling to be
was spent in the studio in front of that
RH: Well if you end up looking half as good
recognized by such talented and well-known
mirror practicing at 110
as your dad [local dance artist/handsome guy,
artists. So that one weekend was when I
percent. I always say
Gerard Gibbs], you’ll be fine.
decided to take this up full-time and put all
that for artists—
my heart and energy into it.
whether you’re
DG: Yeah. [Laughs] I hope so.
a musician, RH: And you had to sacrifice a normal
RH: The style of dance you brought to
high school life to get what you
SYTYCD was very forceful and very…
wanted.
earnest, I guess? DG: Yes. That’s one of DG: Yeah and I try not to put a label on my
the biggest things. I feel
dance style. I train and am training in all
what young artists
different styles and disciplines. My favorite
don’t
is actually contemporary dance, though my strongest area is in the hip-hop world— breakdancing, pop, hip hop choreography. But whenever I’m choreographing any kind of piece, whether it be a show or for a class or an audition, I go with whatever I’m feeling in that moment. I try to get out whatever thought is in my mind with movement. RH: When did you first realize dancing is what you wanted to do? DG: What got me into dancing was…Well, when I was nine, I had heart surgery, and my father, Gerard, a great dancer, was traveling the U.S. performing with artists like Pink, Master P, Aaron Neville, MC Hammer, and Destiny’s Child. And when I underwent that heart surgery, he took a break and then wanted to start something here in the city. Originally, he was doing Quinceañera choreography. And one girl asked him if he could teach her extra dance steps on the side and she told her friends and those friends told their friends, and then he opened up a dance studio. I started dancing at a late age typically, when I was 12. I was 16 when I decided that this was what I wanted to do as a career. I was in Phoenix, doing a workshop 138
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a rapper, a choreographer, anyone in the
studio was like having another family. So my
entertainment industry—if it’s something you
parents sold the house and the car and we
know you want to do and you’re passionate
moved into the studio and in a way they
about it, you’re going to be surprised by how
kept those kids off the street.
many sacrifices you’re going to make to achieve what you want. And, whatever you
RH: On top of teaching all these classes
spend the most time doing, that’s the thing
and
you’re going to be successful in.
studying at UTEP, right?
RH: I know you’re probably tired of telling
DG: Yes, and I’m a dance
this story, but you’ve said that part of your
major for now. For now, but
motivation to go on SYTYCD was to help out
I’m looking into a double
your parents’ dance studio—
major in psychology. My
instructing
at
camps,
you’re
plan is to be here for the DG: [Laughs] No, not at all. What basically
next two years and maybe transfer into a
happened was when the economy went
prestigious dance program like the one at
down in 2008-2009, my parents had a difficult
NYU or Boston College. Now, if something
decision: They could either sell the house or
happens in the entertainment industry and I
car or sell the studio. Now, the studio is also
get an agent in LA and get a chance to work
a mentorship program. A lot of kids come in
for an artist, I’ll take that path over college,
from rough backgrounds, abusive families,
because you can’t let an opportunity like that
and broken homes and they use dance as
pass you up
an outlet, as a positive release. Having the
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The Michael Kelly story They Call Me | By: Bob Nitzburg |
'Sarge'
Trying to find a 27-yearold linebacker who can hit like a jackhammer is easy. Just watch any NFL game and you’ll see guys who will try to level any member of the opposing team, and then do a victory dance for the crowd and TV cameras. Now try and find that same 27-year-old who is still playing college ball. Impossible you say…well, Utep’s Michael Kelly is that preverbal needle in a haystack.
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s the stepson of a marine, Kelly moved all over the place. He was a sophomore in New York, a junior in Arizona and a senior in Michigan. Frustrated by the college offers coming his way,
Kelly’s life changed forever when the phone rang. On the other end of the line was an army recruiter. “He sold me on the fact that I could probably play anywhere I wanted after I did 2 to 4 years in the army, and Uncle Sam would pay for college.”
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Kelly wound up spending eight years in the military, including three combat tours in the Middle East. Ft. Bliss was his final duty station, so with his son already in the school system here he decided to pursue his dream at Utep. Kelly was on the scout team a year ago as a defensive end, but was later moved to linebacker. He never got to play, but worked his way up the depth chart and figured he might get a chance to start his sophomore season. Then Mike Price retired as head coach and Kelley was back to square one. That was nothing new for Kelly who had played for three different coaches in three different cities in high school. “I had to reestablish myself with the new coaches, something I’ve had to do my whole life.” What does he think of rookie head coach Sean Kugler? “If you asked me to describe coach in one word it would be great,” he said. Since Kelly is almost 10 years older than some of his teammates, I wondered what has been their reaction? “A lot of jokes before and after practice. Some of them call me old guy and the name they’ve actually given me since I got here is sarge”. I talked to a few of Kelly’s teammates and got the same reaction. They say he commands a lot of respect. Since he’s a combat vet, I wondered if they were asking him to tell war stories. ”I told them that some things made me uncomfortable to talk about, but there
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"I' ve been thinking about football after college since I was nine. It feels like a lot of pressure, but I' m so ready for this. Most people don' t get this opportunity and that' s all I' ve ever wanted."
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were plenty of experiences that I’ve shared with them,” said Kelly. Kelly was expecting to have three seasons in a Utep uniform, but the NCAA ruled that since he took courses while in the army, his eligibility clock had started. Showing the maturity he gained in the military Kelly said, ”That’s been a slight hiccup in what I had intended, but my family and I are focused on making this one season the best I’ll ever have.” Kelly’s sons, six-year-old Kenny and Mike who is almost two, love to watch daddy play football. “Hopefully they’ll look back when they get older and say ‘wow, my dad was actually out there playing Division 1 Football in front of thousands of fans and we were right there to experience it’.” What does his wife Denise think about her husband’s football dream? ”She has made idle threats about what she would do if someone hurt her baby [me], but she is my number one fan and I’m grateful to have her.” With only one year to make a name for himself, could football after Utep be in Kelly’s future? ”I’ve been thinking about football after college since I was nine. It feels like a lot of pressure, but I’m so ready for this. Most people don’t get this opportunity and that’s all I’ve ever wanted.” With an attitude like that, who won’t be rooting for “sarge”... aka … Michael Kelly? Number 50 in your football program...number one in your heart!
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Long Live Existentialism! | By: Felipa Solis |
H
e is the ultimate existentialist. Woody Allen. Funny. Dark. Funny again. Real. Revolutionary. Woody Allen.
Woody Allen began as a young writer with the finest young writers in the business, including Mel Brooks. He is now 78 years old, and what would be considered the twilight of a career, seems to instead be a career that creates more stories, more intimacy, and more understanding of the human being. “Midnight in Paris,” produced just two years ago, was triumphant, as Owen Wilson, in an ultimate “Allen-esque” way, introduced us to a character who is a dreamer... who worships the heroes of days gone by, including Hemingway, artists like Picasso, and the streets of Paris, which are filled with 144
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hidden stories of romance and life fulfilled. It was a love letter to Paris and no matter what happens in an Allen film, there is always an air of hope. He is the modern day “little tramp.” Like Chaplin, he keeps going with hope... not to mention a great soundtrack. This is where Allen truly shows us the very “Blue Jasmine,” however, while one of Allen’s
meaning of fragility, and how no one can save
most powerful films to date, is not one of hope
themselves, unless they are determined to
but of despair. The despair lies in deceit, and
do so. Allen could make us hate Jasmine
how human frailty is always ever present. The
for all of her couture, her mindlessness, her
wonderful Cate Blanchett is Jasmine, who
need for lessons on how to work a computer,
has it all and never needs to lift a finger to get
but it is Blanchett who makes us like this
anything in her life. She is packed with every
new generation’s “Blanche Dubois.” She has
designer accessory known to man, not to
a host of issues and looks to men to save her
mention the perfect lifestyle in New York City.
before realizing that the only person who can
That is all well and fine, until her husband, a
save her is herself.
wealthy financial adviser is sentenced to prison and played to perfection by Alec Baldwin. He
Look for tremendous performances from
is closed off and distant enough to where you
Peter Sarsgaard as a politician who enters
know exactly when the prison cell doors are
Jasmine’s life at the worst possible time,
closing tightly around him. What is Jasmine
Bobby Canivale, who plays a Stanley Kowalski
to do? She has a sister in San Francisco (also
type boyfriend to her sister… and you will not
portrayed beautifully by Sally Hawkins). She
believe the strength of the performance by
could always go live with her, however they
Andrew Dice Clay as Jasmine’s sister’s ex-
are estranged and her presence can only
husband.
cause even more friction. This is where the story is very reminiscent of one of the greatest
Woody does it again... Does Annie Hall meet
plays every written, Tennessee Williams’
Fifth Avenue? Does Woody pay homage to
“A Streetcar Named Desire”; High society
Tennessee Williams? Or will Cate Blanchett
sister has nowhere else to go but live with
just take home the gold this year for one
her younger sister, with a penchant for violent
of the strongest female roles to date? Stay
men, who is working to create her own reality.
tuned.
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Can You Stay On Track?
Making the Case for Long-term Diversification It’s easy to follow a long-term strategy during good times; the hard part is sticking with it through the bad times. What should you do if you are a long-term investor sitting in the midst of a bear market? If you are holding a welldiversified portfolio, the answer is simple—continue to stay the course. This image illustrates the hypothetical growth of stocks, bonds, and an equally diversified portfolio over short- and long-term time periods.
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The graph on the left illustrates the performance of the assets during one of the worst three-year time periods in recent history. As illustrated, the significance of holding a diversified portfolio is most apparent in a bear market. Although the diversified portfolio still lost more than bonds in the short run, it did not withstand as great a loss as stocks. Over the long term, however, the picture changes.
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October 2013 The graph on the right illustrates the performance of the assets over the long run: year-beginning 1975 to year-end 2011. By continuing to hold the all-stock portfolio past 1975 (over the full time period), one would have experienced the highest ending wealth value of the assets shown. However, it is important to understand that this greater wealth was achieved with considerable volatility— which is indicated in the short-term period (the left chart). While the more volatile single asset is likely to outperform the less volatile diversified portfolio over the long run, the main point to understand is that by maintaining a well-diversified portfolio, you are managing risk, not trying to escape it. Keep in mind that diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. Government bonds and Treasury bills are guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States government as to the timely payment of principal and interest, while stocks are not guaranteed and have been more volatile than bonds.
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Breast Reconstruction Procedures | By: Southwest Plastic Surgery |
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we can turn a traumatic experience, such as
a procedure, frequently requiring a series of
breast cancer, into something very gratifying,
consecutive surgical interventions to create
by restoring form and confidence. This is an
a natural looking breast. In most cases this
area of great fulfillment, both for the patient,
is a yearlong journey in which patients and
and the plastic surgeon. At Southwest Plastic
doctors create a bond that goes beyond the
Surgery we put into practice our excellent
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October is breast cancer awareness month,
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breast cancer and reinforced the importance
versus tissue-based reconstruction. We offer
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our patients some of the latest techniques
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The El Paso Pro-Musica Guild Presents An Enchanted Evening of Art and Music at the Gallery and Home of Hal and Patricia Marcus with Special Guest, El Paso Pro-Musica Artistic Director, Zuill Bailey Photographed by Mario ArizpE
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The Italian Kitchen West
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Mesa Street Grill is the city’s fine dining leader. Guests enjoy the luxurious main dining room, warm ambiance of the Private Dining Room, the pub-style bar and climate-controlled, open air patio. The restaurant’s food, wine and service are award winning. All beef is 100% USDA Prime. Whether it is a business lunch, special celebration, gathering of friends or date night, Mesa Street Grill will make sure your experience is simply sensational.
The Italian Kitchen West uses the finest homemade, gourmet ingredients to make your dining experience a real pleasure. Chicken Marsala, a local favorite for many years, is one of the finest Italian chicken dishes on our menu! It’s a real southwest food flavor fusion of Mexican-style green chile chicken wrapped in our world-famous pasta and topped with gourmet cheese. Of course never forget our signature dish, Meat Lasagna, a true blue ribbon dish of the Italian Kitchen for many years. The Italian Kitchen West caters large or small events and offers a private party room.
The Rib Hut
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Famed for its slow-cooked, mouth-watering barbeque. Try the big, beefy ribs or baby-backed, mesquite-smoked pork ribs. The brisket is always lean, smoked, and thinly sliced. The sausage is spiced perfectly and always juicy. The chicken fried steak is the best in the south west. Rib Hut also offers a tempting selection of steaks deliciously grilled to your liking, as well as the half-pound Angus steak burger, which is served with your choice of toppings and ice cold beer. The atmosphere is relaxing and the staff is friendly. The Rib Hut can cater any size party or event. Come see why Rib Hut has been El Paso’s favorite.
Star City Kitchen & Bar has a whole new menu featuring lunch, dinner and breakfast all day long as well as “drinks and late eats,” this is one Texas-style restaurant that will keep you coming back for more. Star City is open late nights on weekends and closed on Mondays. Come in and enjoy El Paso’s Japanese Cuisine finest late-night cuisine.
Japanese Cuisine
ITALIANS
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Italians offers authentic cuisine with a friendly and elegant environment for all occasions. We offer a delicious lunch menu ranging from $7-10. Enjoy Pasta al Pesto Italian pasta with a botanical blend of basilico, garlic,olive oil and pine nuts sauce all paired with $4 pours of house wine every day during lunch. Dinner offers the romantic setting for a perfect night out with that special someone. Chef Keeley’s masterful creations and beautiful presentation will certainly impress your pallet. Made fresh every day, nothing canned, Italians is the experience. Italians does it fresher!
Japanese Cuisine
For the best sushi in El Paso look no further than Katsura Sushi Restaurant. With two locations across town, you can enjoy premium sushi as well as an abundance of Asian cuisine anywhere in the city. Stop by and experience their relaxed atmosphere featuring live music and delicious modern Japanese dining.
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