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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Felipa Solis, Jannet Bustillos, Grace Neuhaus, Michelle Cromer, Meagan Kinley, Michael Graham, Joann Wardy, Lizzie Martinez, Elaine Gordon, Pablo Delgadillo, Veronica Nevarez, Krysta Ayers, Neissha King, Matthew Abraham, Gesuina Legaspy, Brenda Castaneda, Samuel Horstman, Denise Nelson-Prieto, Christine Aguilar, Austin Savage, Erin Coulehan, Isabel Rodriguez

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF We as a community can agree to disagree on many things both political and religious. And even though our opinions can remain unwavering about those topics, we can usually agree on things that are monumental. There are times in a person’s life when they look back on monumental moments: a wedding, childbirth or starting their career. But not so common are the times when the President of The United States speaks directly to your town. Such was the moment at the UTEP basketball game when President Barack Obama spoke to a crowded gym about the importance a basketball championship made in 1966, how it moved a country forward. I still get chills thinking back to sitting in the stadium and seeing our president say, “The Miners weren’t just champs on the court, they helped change the rules of the game, both on the court and in life. They didn’t know it at the time, but their contributions to the Civil Rights Movement was as important as any other.” Such is the monumental time we are in, knowing that Pope Francis, the “Pope of the People,” was just a few miles away from El Paso, speaking in our sister country. These are times in which the community comes together to share special, once-in-a-lifetime moments. We may not see eye to eye on controversial, or even basic subjects, but we can proudly stand together as El Pasoans and revel in moments where President Obama greets us directly or the Pope visits right across the border. This month, as we continue to talk about the greatness of El Paso, we discuss local stories that are both monumental and gratifying. Along with a story about Pope Francis - that goes beyond a religious or political dialogue we have stories about the spirit of giving, the impact that our Congressman Beto O’Rourke has had both here in El Paso and in the Middle East, and the local brand that wants everyone to know that El Paso is great. And isn’t that the truth? El Paso is great. The positive impact that El Pasoans have created transcends our community and is the reason our unique city has been listed as one of the “Top Ten Cities To Move To.” So whether you’re changing the community in a positive way, by impacting a child’s life through Make a Wish, selflessly donating time to the Assistance League of El Paso or you’re witnessing the Pope, know that you are a part of

We do not remember days, we only remember moments. –Author Unknown

a monumental moment, right here in El Paso. Life is full of butterflies, sometimes all we need to do is sit in stillness and feel their importance.

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The City

Borderland Blessing

Fancy FRANCIS Meeting POPE Inspires a Region with His Historic Visit You 20

By: PABLO DELGADILLO

By: CHRISTINE AGUILAR

The City

powerful and personal thank you to our troops:

By: MICHAEL C. GRAHAM

The City

Congressman Beto O’Rourke

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28 42 The Spirit

OSAPLE E SIMPLY EL PASO

By: SAMUEL HORSTMAN

By: DENISE NELSONPRIETO PRIETO

The City

t i Giving of d i d she

56 The City

The City

How

AN INTERVIEW WITH A LOCAL BUSINESS WOMAN By: NEISSHA KING

The City

the hub of

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF EL PASO

human innovation

By: BRENDA CASTANEDA

By: DENISE NELSONPRIETO

Astrology

Make a Wish

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DIVINE USES FOR ESSENTIAL OILS

NATIONAL BELIEVE DAY

By: ISABEL A. RODRIGUEZ

By: GRACE THE PSYCHIC LADY

By: ANDY MARTINEZ

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who tells Who lives, who dies, your story?

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Where Are They Now?

Morgen

The City Fashionista

WHAT’S IN A NAME? DESIGNER STYLE

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Artist Spotlight

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106 Food

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122 Etiquette

123 Investment

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Travel

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The CONTRIb 01 Michael C. Graham 02 Grace The Psychic Lady 03 Felipa Solis 04 Meagan Kinley 05 Michelle Cromer 06 Dav Anmed 07 Robert Corral 08 Andy Martinez 09 Isabel Rodriguez 10 Matthew Abraham

11 Denise Nelson-Prieto 12 Tommie Morelos 13 Christine Aguilar 14 Pablo Delgadillo 15 Gesuina Legaspy 16 Brenda Castaneda 17 Erin Coulehan 18 Lizzie Martinez 19 Samuel Horstman 20 Austin Savage

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Dulce Alexandra

Owner of Dulce Alexandra Handcrafted Boutique & More What is the thing you love

How was your experience at San Diego’s Fashion Week?

most about El Paso?

“It was a great learning experience, very competitive and I

“I love the small town feel. I love our Franklin

love that! There is always a huge adrenaline rush that takes

Mountains, but I also love that we have so

over me, it’s in constant motion, so my head at fashion

much history that you wouldn’t imagine. El

shows usually explodes with excitement. It was the first

Paso is growing so much and I love being a

show of mine that I got to actually watch and to see the

part of that!”

expressions on people’s faces is always my favorite thing to do. You have to have thick skin to do this. Note to self: Not

What inspires you?

everyone will like what you do and that’s okay just do what

“There are many things that inspire me, architecture is the

you love and make it great!”

biggest inspiration. I love Ancient Roman, Islamic, Gothic and Baroque Architecture just to name a few. I don’t think I

Favorite “Dulce” or sweet treat?

can keep up with ideas every time I see a book or research

“There’s too many to name, but I love cake! Does that count?

on the topic. I have an internal notebook filled with designs,

If I have to name one it would be a Kouign-amann, every time

it would take me forever to draw them all!”

I go to Paris I make sure to bring some back. It’s the flakiest most scrumptious piece of heaven you’ll ever sink your teeth in! I guess you can say I have a ‘Sweet Tooth.’”

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Your favorite healthy snack?

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The short term goals are meant to be achieved in

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Borderland Blessing

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His Historic Visit | By: CHRISTINE AGUILAR |

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Borderland Blessing Pope Francis

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There is always a possibility to change. We are in a time to react and to transform, to modify and to change. Change what is destroying us as a nation, what is degrading us as humanity. – Pope Francis, February 17, 2016, Juárez, Mexico

ope Francis is a history making

hour-long speech touched on many topics

man, a progressive and true

that are important to our world, violence

game changer if you will, when

amongst religions, abolishing the death

it comes to everything he says

penalty, immigration reform and the refugee

and does. From his stance

crisis to name a few, and like a gentle father

on politics and environmental

does, he reminded them of the Golden Rule:

issues, to the constant messages

“Do unto others as you would have them do

of hope he shares, he is bound to leave

unto you.” This unprecedented moment was

an indelible mark wherever he goes. When

received with various standing ovations, loud

Francis was elected to the papacy on March

cheers and claps throughout his address.

13, 2013, he became the first pope from the

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Americas and the Southern Hemisphere as

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17,

well as the first elected Jesuit pope. But this

1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his parents

was just the beginning of his history-making

were Italian immigrants. At the young age

moves. During his visit to Washington D.C.

of 17, while at church for confession, he

last year, which was also a first, he became

met a priest who would change his life and

the first pope to speak before a joint session

inspire him to join the priesthood. He would

of Congress. His message was clear and

later become a part of the Jesuits order,

unabashedly

representatives

which follow vows of poverty, obedience

about the many responsibilities they face

and chastity, but not before he worked as

as elected officials, among them, the

a janitor, bar bouncer and even a chemical

importance of protecting the environment

technologist. He also experienced a crush

and the moral imperative of working on an

on a girl he met briefly during his religious

approach to combat poverty. The almost

career, which made him temporarily question

reminded

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Borderland Blessing Pope Francis

his religious path. Throughout his religious

college campuses and some highways closed.

He goes beyond religion and meets you

career, his most recognizable and strongest

Not since then, has a person caused such

where you are, therefore gaining the respect

platform is that of the sick and impoverished.

movement and excitement in our region.

and admiration of non-believers. He’s a man so comfortable in his own skin that he makes

He advocates for them everywhere he goes and mentions them in almost every

“I know I join together with a large cadre of

us strive to feel comfortable in ours. Yet,

speech, he tirelessly urges us not to forget

faith leaders in El Paso who pray[ed] that his

he’s human just like any one of us, a self-

them, to be considerate of them, to pay

visit [would] inspire a city and a world more

proclaimed sinner. He does not put on airs

attention to the unequivocal wisdom they

greatly focused on peace,” said Rabbi Ben

and pretend to be something he’s not.

can share with us. He is fearless when it

Zeidman, from Temple Mount Sinai in El Paso.

comes to encouraging interfaith dialogue

“To depict the pope as a sort of superman, a

“Only through dialogue,” Pope Francis says,

Just what makes Pope Francis so captivating?

sort of star, seems offensive to me. The pope

“will we be able to eliminate intolerance

Perhaps it’s his deep respect for human life.

is a man who laughs, cries, sleeps tranquilly

and discrimination. Interreligious dialogue is

He has the remarkable ability to bring people

and has friends like everyone else, a normal

a necessary condition for world peace. We

together and unite believers and non-believers

person,” Pope Francis says. He accepts

must not cease praying for it or collaborating

alike regardless of religion, socioeconomic

himself wholeheartedly and this quality alone

with those who think differently.”

backgrounds, culture or disabilities.

leaves room for him to focus on others.

The trajectory of this history-making pope

“Pope Francis seems to articulate, to me,

Pope Francis visited the Borderland at

is endless and on February 17, 2016, Pope

a focus on the ethical meaning of religious-

a whirlwind’s pace and left us with his

Francis, true to form, again made history by

spiritual life. That focus flies in the face of

resonating message of hope. The footprints

visiting the Borderland; this marked the first

those who would strive to emphasize what

he leaves behind will not only be left on the

ever visit to our area by a pope. El Paso- Juárez

is divisive in religious life,” Zeidman said. “To

land he walked on while he was here, but in

came to a complete standstill to welcome a

raise up the downtrodden and to work first

our hearts and in our minds, encouraging us

man who by all accounts personifies simplicity,

and foremost towards peace, Pope Francis

to become better versions of ourselves. Years

humility and peace. Thousands of people from

seems to emphasize that as well. We need

from now when our children, grandchildren,

all over the world made the trip to our region

that message here just as much as it is

friends and family ask us, “Where were you

and listened to the message given by the man

needed everywhere.”

the day Pope Francis visited the borderland?” we will all have quite a story to tell. Whether

known as the “People’s Pope.” According to El Paso/Juárez Historian, Fred Morales,

Pope Francis, a learned yet relatable man,

we attended the Papal mass in Juárez, sat in

the Borderland “[has witnessed] the largest

is an advocate of so many issues that it’s

the stadium at the Sun Bowl or had a front

assembly of people ever gathered in the El

difficult to not find a common ground with

row seat in front of our TV in the privacy of

Paso/Juárez region and it will possibly be the

him; it is because of this that one need not be

our homes, we will never forget Pope Francis’

major story of the 21st century.” Morales

Catholic to understand and appreciate him.

visit or his message of hope and peace. We will never forget the day that together we

adds that our region has seen two large crowd gathering events in the 20th century which

“His focus on issues like the environment

made history alongside Pope Francis. We

were the Battle of Juárez in 1911 and the

and

energized

will never forget this day, because for a brief

Lyndon B. Johnson visits of the 1960s. Much

younger people,” said Ann Branan Horak,

moment El Paso and Juárez came together

like the 1963 visit from President Kennedy

Director of Religious Studies at UTEP.

to stand still for a man that represents the

and Vice-President Johnson, school districts,

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better part of all of us, Pope Hope.

March, 2016

powerful and personal thank you to our troops:

Congressman Beto O’Rourke visits Afghanistan and Kuwait over Thanksgiving | By: MICHAEL C. GRAHAM, J.D., CLTC photos courtesy: OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN BETO O’ROURKE |

March, 2016

Merriam Webster indicates that service has many meanings, including the following: noun

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1 a: the occupation or function of serving (perform duties or services for another) 4 a: the act of serving: as a helpful act <did him a service> 6 b : one of a nation’s military forces (as the army or navy)

n a personal level, I have always equated service as being some

combination of those elements.

Service does not always involve

the military or other first responders and emergency providers that serve the needs of the community, but those professions always involve and are centered around service. I have also long believed that the most appropriate response to acts of service, individually, societally and culturally, is gratitude. In both word and deed, a sincere thank you is perhaps the most powerful act we can perform for those that serve us. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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Since his election, and in truth during his

the challenges we face within the region

and mission and that sense of uncertainty. And

campaign

Beto

of Afghanistan. In his words, “The most

despite those things, in has not diminished

O’Rourke

has

governmental

powerful part of the trip, and we were in

their professionalism or commitment, or

response to our veterans a priority. In simple

Afghanistan for roughly three days, flying all

their sense of duty and responsibility in the

terms, it is our way of saying a powerful thank

over, was being able to sit down and meet

slightest, and that showed in each and every

you to those that have served us. Society

and converse with our military members,

single servicemember I had the opportunity

selects a government to represent it and that

including over Thanksgiving Dinner. These

to speak with. I just left very, very impressed

government is charged with executing and

men and women define service.” During the

with these young men and women, and

implementing the statements and actions

course of our conversation we discussed

really grateful for them, and really proud of El

that represent that society. It is a simple

that this unflappable and unwavering service

Paso and Fort Bliss.”

exchange. And for our troops, keeping the

is even more impressive given two incredibly

promises we have made to them about their

salient factors: we have been involved in

I asked the Congressman about how the

healthcare, in both quality and timeliness of

armed conflict all over the globe for over 10

trip came about and his answer may be

delivery, are paramount. To do both of those

years and none of those areas of conflict

surprising to many people. In short, he went

effectively is perhaps the most powerful

seem likely to reach an acceptable resolution

because he wanted to, because he wanted

thank you we could ever hope to provide.

anytime

Congressman

to see our troops in person; to see how they

well, made

Congressman the

soon.

the

described it, “In my opinion, we are in a

lived and worked in a hostile environment.

with

very tough position in Afghanistan and the

Congressman O’Rourke had become aware

Congressman O’Rourke, at length, recently

future is uncertain. I asked most of the

of a Thanksgiving visit being organized

about the trip, our military in general and

servicemembers I met with about our goals

by Congressman Phil Roe of Tennessee,

had

the

opportunity

speak

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with whom he works with on the Veterans Affairs Committee. After inquiring about space on the trip on the floor of the House, Congressman Roe explained that the trip was full. The intent was to take three members from each party and there were already three Democrats signed up to go. However, one of the Democrats had to cancel and Congressman O’Rourke was able to take that spot. After a few meetings regarding security and intelligence and the obvious precautionary measures, they were all set to go. As an additional stop on the return leg of the trip, the delegation was able to make a stop in Kuwait City, where Congressman O’Rourke was able to have lunch with and spend some time with Lieutenant General Sean McFarland, now the Commanding General of the Army’s III Corps, at Fort Hood, as well as the commander of the coalition forces against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. In short, in keeping with Congressman

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t has become somewhat of an El Paso tradition to gift a pair of custom-made

What inspired you to create these remarkable pair of boots for Pope Francis?

cowboy boots to any person of notoriety

My father used to be in the council for the dioceses.

who visits the area. From the first pair given to

Growing up we have always been involved with the

former U.S. President Harry S. Truman to

church and I wanted to continue that tradition. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

most recently George W. Bush, El Paso has

such a historic visit to the borderland.

become the Boot Making Capital in America. How did you come about the design The tradition has continued through the work of

of the boots?

Tomasso Arditti and Jim Resley. Both men have

The Pope is very modest and very humble. I wanted

created a pair of custom-made for Pope Francis

to make something that would reflect his persona.

in honor of his visit to Juarez. The boots are of a

I did some research and I saw the cross that he

simplistic design and are made from glove soft

wears is â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Good Shepardâ&#x20AC;? as opposed to the

bone hued calfskin complimented with a matte

traditional crucifix that the previous Popes have

platinum piping.

worn for years. I pulled the image and I worked with legendary leather carver, Jim Resley. He hand

City Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Shelley Mozelle, had

tooled the exact cross that Pope Francis wears, no

the opportunity to interview Arditti and learn about

machining; it was all carved by hand.

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What exact details went into making the boots? We put a finishing on the cross and as for the boot itself, there is a bone-colored calfskin and it is all one piece. Usually boots are made with four pieces, if you look at the pictures of the boots it was done all in one piece, it is unique design and very simplistic. It was all done completely by hand. If you were to present the boots to the Pope, what would you tell him? I would first ask for his blessing upon my family and myself. I would then let him know that they were made up completely of immigrants or descendants of immigrants. Finally, I would tell him how humbled I am to be able to gift the boots to him, being that he is the representative of Christ.

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SAPLE has a proposition for all El Pasoans: to fall in love with their city. The homegrown selfstyled “cultural collective” is a group of like-

minded folks who love all things El Paso and

is on a crusade to dispel the notion that there’s

nothing to do here.

Co-creator/co-owner Gabriel Acuña was born in El Paso, but was shortly whisked away to other parts of the world after his father joined the military. He and his family occasionally visited El Paso in between tours of duty. Shortly after his father’s military retirement, Acuña graduated from high school. An unwavering love for his hometown and the desire to return were the impetus for Acuña to forego a friend’s offer to house him while he attended college in the Northern Virginia/ Washington D.C. metroplex and come back home. “When I graduated high school in the Virginia/ [Washington] D.C. area, one of my friend’s parents offered to let me stay at their house so I could go to college,” Acuña said. “But I missed home and I knew I wanted to come back to El Paso.” So in 1995, that’s exactly what he did. After graduating with a Media Design degree from UTEP, he gained a position at a local marketing agency. There he began brainstorming with other like-minded team members, thus fleshing out the idea that spawned OSAPLE. “At that time I felt more and more that El Paso had a lot to offer,” he said. “I kept thinking people should feel proud of their city, and that’s when the embryo of OSAPLE began forming.” Simply “El Paso” spelled backwards, OSAPLE is essentially a de facto marketing agency with a threefold mission: to dispel the notion the city is lacking in cool things to do; to help infuse pride and love for the city; and to support all things local.

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March, 2016 To that end, the group has designed some very

catchy,

memorable

merchandise.

You’ve probably seen local girls sporting the candy apple red, Coca-Cola-inspired “Chuco Chula” t-shirts, the ubiquitous “I [Star] EP” bumper stickers, or perhaps the very modest black and white “I Liked El Paso Before It Was Cool” shirt. These, along with other unique designs, make up the merchandise portion of OSAPLE. Weekly podcast, Chuco Talks, in conjunction with the city’s only local radio station, Rios Radio, is another way OSAPLE furthers its pro-El Paso vision. The show is a weekly bulletin that began in 2012 as a way to bring everybody up to speed on local cultural and lifestyle happenings. “Chuco Talks is an offshoot of OSAPLE; it’s essentially the broadcast aspect of it” Acuña said “The show is great in building exposure of El Paso and killing that notion that there’s nothing to do here.” Each week the podcast features new bars, clubs, restaurants and other establishments that have opened up, along with any upcoming events. Acuña says through the years since OSAPLE’s inception, people have become increasingly receptive and supportive of its mission. The only source of revenue for the group comes from merchandise sales, which have steadily increased. He stresses though, the vision for OSAPLE does not center on dollar signs. “We’re a group that very much is about the El Paso culture and projecting that through everything we do; the entire idea is to build awareness and instill pride,” Acuña said. “We’re by no means a business. We’re not here to make a profit, only to see the city succeed.”

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An Interview With A Local Business Woman | By: NEISSHA KING |

Gayla Washington

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Love the Weather! (Well, who doesn’t?) Gayla is a Seattle native, yet she and her family have chosen to call El Paso home. After being planted here years ago, when it came time for hubby to retire from the military, there was no other place quite like home. Knowing at some point, it would only be a matter of time before she and her family would embark upon the journey of starting the family business. Her accounting skills and her husband’s technology savviness, was the budding start of a recipe for success. The biggest risk I’ve taken: Cashing in my 401k. My husband and I needed start-up capital, I contributed my 401k and he contributed funds as well. We quickly learned that most banks are not necessarily willing to partner with start-up companies unless there is a relational history. We definitely had to lean on credit cards and line of credit. There were times we had to rely on the line of credit just to make payroll. We are forever thankful to Weststar Bank for taking a chance with us. Business lessons to remember: The value of having a mentor. We currently have several, but that wasn’t the case in the beginning. We did our research, started with a business plan that we made every attempt to follow and updated annually, but it wasn’t enough. There are things that you just don’t know. We knew the military community, however we didn’t have those local connections. Sometimes you truly don’t know what you need to know and that is where a mentor can be of great service. The moment we knew we made it: Within the first 12 months of opening our doors, we hired four full time employees. We initially started with only my husband and I. In the beginning, our daughter worked part-time, now she’s our longest standing employee. We’ve also moved three times due to expansion, thankfully it’s all been within the same building. My everyday mantra: Treat people better than they deserve. Sometimes it’s best to let things go for your sake and that of your business. I’m glad that I’ve never: Put my faith in what others say or do, it remains only in God. This

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haring the giving spirit … there is no better way to start your day than knowing that the work

you do impacts so many lives.”

That is the motto of the Assistance League of El

Paso, a not-for-profit organization that was first established as Assistance Guild of El Paso in 1967. It was charted as the 50th chapter of the National Assistance League® on June 9, 1970.

For an organization that has a rich reputation for helping the El Paso community for over 40 decades, it is run by a caring and dedicated staff, all of whom are volunteers. There are no paid staff members. Monies received for running the program come from grants and proceeds from their thrift store located on 2728 East Yandell, in central El Paso. The store receives donations from the community and those proceeds help fund their four major initiatives. Operation School Bell started in 1968 and is a program in which they work with all the county school districts and provide clothing for some of the elementary schools neediest children. They provide socks, undergarments, pants or jeans (depending on whether or not the school requires uniforms) polo shirts, and/or t-shirts. The children also receive a pair of shoes, toiletries, and a lined, hooded jacket. This program serves children in grades one through five and 3,800 elementary children benefitted from the generosity of the Assistance League of El Paso in 2015.

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PASO (Put A Smile On) Bears was started in January of 1989 and is a program in which the organization donates stuffed teddy bears to local law enforcement and first respondents, to help comfort children who are in a crisis situation and are placed at La Posada (emergency housing for homeless families victims of domestic violence), the Ronald McDonald House or other locations where such children may be needing comfort. Last year, 500 bears were donated for this cause. Another

very

effective

project

the

Assistance League is the Assault Survivor KitsÂŽ started in January of 1997. The goal of this initiative is to provide clothing for victims of sexual assault. In cases where the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garments are taken as evidence, the survivors are given kits that include sweatshirts, sweatpants,

sunglasses,

undergarments,

and toiletries for all victims-men, women, and children. They work closely with the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence in El Paso. The last major project of the Assistance League is We Help Others. This program was initiated in 2013 and purchases items for 46

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March, 2016 the residents of the La Posada Home. Each month, approximately 32 bags of essentials are given to the residents. There is a different theme each month, such as bedding, laundry supplies and personal care items. There are currently 178 members of the Assistance League of El Paso. Fifty-five of these members are high school students, from grades 7-12, who are part of the Assisteens

group.

They

volunteer

two

Saturdays per month by reading to the children of La Posada and serve as mentors to them. They also take on a variety of community service projects once a month and have participated as volunteers at local events such as the annual Braden Aboud Walk and Make a Difference Day. The Assistance League of El Paso has a proud history of commitment and service to the people of our great city and are to be commended for their selfless acts of kindness and generosity.

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“Wreck and Order” by Hannah Tennant-Moore

“This is the Story of a Happy Marriage” by Ann Patchett

In her first novel, Hannah Tennant-Moore draws readers into the life

If you are a fan of mixed mediums, Ann Patchett combines literary

of Elsie, a privileged, well-travelled girl who has made some poor

beauty with memoir to create a story of her life. A tale of her

life decisions. Putting college aside, she travels to Paris in hopes of

relationships with her family, friends, favorite books, her husbands

finding all that her soul longs for . . . but instead finds herself stuck.

and even her dogs – all fit seamlessly together to paint a picture of the

Desperate to escape, Elsie leaves again . . . but this time for Sri Lanka.

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tale continues onto today where she shares stories about the ideals, places and people that shaped her life the most.

“Why We Came to the City” by Kristopher Jansma “A Doubter’s Almanac” by Ethan Canin Have you ever thought about picking up and moving to a new place? A new city? In “Why We Came to the City”, Jansma follows the

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with “A Doubter’s Almanac” – this novel has already won best book

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of the month and is sure to sweep you off your feet. Covering seven

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decades of protagonist Milo Andret’s life, the story begins when Milo

each search for themselves in the city that never sleeps.

is growing up as a lonely child in the 50s in northern Michigan. With an unusual mind, Milo attends college at Berkley and lives life always on the cusp of binaries: between success and failure, obsession and torment, love and loss. This deeply moving novel tells the story of family in a truly unexpected way.

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Dorney Security Systems This year marks 32 years strong for Dorney Security Systems, founded in John Dorney’s garage right here in El Paso, and in the vision of keeping you and me safe. It also marks the 5-year anniversary for Shane Dorney, VP and son of John, who in 2011, stepped in and set the tone for exponential growth at a rate of 100% every year since. This begs the question of how a small, local company would see the tremendous growth it has when compared to its biggest competitors, most of whom are national, industry giants. The answer is simple and in Shane’s words, is in their “commitment to honesty.” With that comes remarkable pricing, up to 30% less for commercial clients and nearly a whopping 60% less for residential clients, coupled with superior quality, and some of the friendliest staff around. Their commitment to honesty means that consumers are guaranteed fair pricing regardless of what they might seemingly afford. It’s no surprise that they’ve retained clients from 20 to 30 years ago in part to their own loyalty to customers who entrust them with their security needs. The company proudly boasts that “prices are for life,” while assuring top quality, unbeatable prices, and savvy technology to make your business or home smart and safe! Dorney Security Systems 3950 Doniphan Park Circle, Ste. M El Paso, Texas 79922 (915) 584-4526 www.dorneysecurity.com

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how businesses incentivize consumers and,

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ultimately, market their businesses.

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purely innovative and at the cutting-edge of technology. Apply that to how businesses

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El Taco Tote El Paso knows Taco Tote is one of the best Mexican restaurants that provides a great variety of authentic Mexican tacos and other Mexican dishes. Taco Tote has been a favorite Mexican restaurant in the region due to top quality and fresh products along with a colorful and flavorful variety of salsas. With over 22 locations in the Southwest and in Mexico, where the first one is as authentic as the last one, Taco Tote has kept its original idea and concept once envisioned by Pacifico Heras. Through the years, thanks to new generations of Taco Tote families, they continue its legacy while providing the most authentic Mexican food. Now, Vice President Jose Pacifico Heras Jr. continues their dream of doing what they love by bringing authentic Mexican tacos and authentic recipes in a family atmosphere. El Taco Tote 600 Sunland Park Dr., Ste. 5-500 El Paso, Texas 79912 (915) 838-6000 www.tacotote.com

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Mentoring

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Local business incubation firm, The Hub of Human Innovation, opened its doors five years ago. The mission of the group: to ease the growing pains and obstacles new startups often face. To that end, the group foster high-powered entrepreneurship by encouraging private sector investment, accelerating research, and addressing barriers to success for small businesses and startups.

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the local economy.

eople who go through incubator

companies that receive their services. The

programs and entrepreneurship

firm focuses on high-tech ventures, clean

training have a better chance of their

energy programs and clean/sustainable water

An invaluable aspect of The Hub experience

businesses succeeding; the percentages

projects; however Wardy stresses The Hub is

centers on mentoring. Currently The Hub

not choosy when it comes to clients:

is collaborating with 32 individuals who

for success increase exponentially,” says

volunteer their time to help in that regard.

Joe Wardy, The Hub’s newly minted CEO. “There’s still risk involved, but the odds are

“We’re not here to judge and we don’t pick

They bring their specific skill sets to the

cut tremendously.”

winners and losers. We’re here to provide a

table, offering legal advice, manufacturing

place where people can foster ideas, bring

advice and direct product knowledge to

The Hub has developed programs that foster

them to maturity and help them with the

young professionals.

entrepreneurial skills. The methodology is

skills they need to start up a company.” “We’ve been fortunate enough to match

straightforward and teaches people how to bring their ideas to life. The Hub also has

The Hub touts itself as a technology

some really skilled entrepreneurs in the

physical space available for client usage to

incubator that nurtures small businesses

community who have been successful, who

help get their businesses off the ground.

and supports them through their often-

are willing to give back and willing to mentor

vulnerable inauguration period. The aim of

people who have ideas. Mentorship is such

Startup companies often face a wide spectrum

the company reaches beyond the scope of

an important part of our community overall,

of obstacles, including the creation of brand

fostering individual business development.

but it’s really important for small businesses.”

recognition, securing capital, growing and

It hopes to create more jobs, enhance the

maintaining a solid client base and building a

entrepreneurial climate within the region,

UTEP is a key player in Hub ventures. The

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Inspired by their guidance and their own accomplishments, Abdel-Jaber wants to make a difference in the world. Her goals include law school and one day becoming a UN ambassador, a legacy started by a great-uncle of hers when he served.

“Growing up, my dad always told me, ‘If you have a goal, you have to achieve it, even if it l Paso may recognize her as a Sun

Last year, Abdel-Jaber received local and

seems ridiculous or like you’re being pushed

Princess of the 2015 Sun Bowl Court,

national publicity as the Sun Bowl Court’s

back a million and one times.’”

but Hala Abdel-Jaber doesn’t want

“Muslim” Sun Princess, and while she’s

that title to define her.

happy to answer questions about her religion,

Aside from her parents, Abdel-Jaber said

she wants to break the negative stereotype

she finds inspiration in women who strive to

that too often is associated with her culture.

make a positive contribution in the world. This

Amidst political controversies and cultural

includes human rights lawyer Amal Clooney,

misunderstandings constantly in the media – or perhaps because of it – the University of

“I wear my religion very proudly, externally

humanitarian Angelina Jolie and even talk

Texas at El Paso student hopes to be “a voice

and internally. I think its made me very

show host/philanthropist Ellen DeGeneres.

for those that can’t speak for themselves,”

strong. Its essentially made me want to

and has a lot she hopes to accomplish.

break down the barriers and prove to people

“I love that she can bring a smile to

it’s possible to be Muslim American and just

someone’s face; she does things for people

as successful as the next person.

selflessly, with heart and poise.”

to plan” – with a bachelor’s degree in

“Watching the news all the time and seeing

Abdel-Jaber herself hopes to be an inspiration

international politics and a minor in history.

things that are happening in Syria, the Palestinian

to others, even if it’s in some small way, she

conflict, it saddens me to see the only focus is

said.

First on her list is graduating from UTEP – likely in May 2017, “if all goes according

“I’ve always been really interested in politics

what we see in the media,” she explained. “It’s

and history,” said Abdel-Jaber, who was

a huge issue, and it’s being tackled to the best

“I’ve always been the type of person to push

raised in El Paso since she was a child and

of our abilities right now, but I think there is so

myself to get out of my comfort zone,” she

is a graduate of Coronado High School. “I

much more that can be done.”

added. “I want to be a part of the generation that brings change in the world.

feel like I’m on the right course. I should be taking the LSAT in the fall and my goal is to

Abdel-Jaber credits her parents for their

get a near-perfect score. I want to study and

constant encouragement to pursue her

Abdel-Jaber is a member of the sorority

practice law, and in the future, I want to work

goals. Her mother is a financial adviser

Alpha Xi Delta and a senator-at-large in

for the government.”

and her father an entrepreneur and owner

UTEP’s Student Government Association.

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elicity’s day began bright and early, with a limousine waiting outside of her home to take her and her family

on her shopping spree wish. After riding across the city in luxury, Felicity and her family arrived at Macy’s. Through the east entrance doors were Macy’s and Make-AWish® North Texas El Paso Regional Office team members prepared to greet Felicity and her family enthusiastically. December 11, 2015 marked Macy’s National Believe Day, and for 16-year-old Felicity, it was the day when her wish came true. Make-AWish grants the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Felicity’s special experience was part of the Macy’s Believe campaign. Based on The New York Sun’s famous “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” editorial, Macy’s Believe campaign invites believers of all ages to drop off letters to Santa at special designated letterboxes within Macy’s stores. For the seventh year in a row, Macy’s and MakeA-Wish have teamed up on this campaign. For each letter received in-store or online throughout December, Macy’s donated $1 per letter to Make-A-Wish and $2 donations per letter on Believe Day, totaling up to $1 million.

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Rhonda Lawrence. “It’s a day of giving back and making memories for a lifetime.” Felicity, who battles primary progressive multiple sclerosis, had the honor of writing the first letter to Santa on Believe Day. After giving it some thought, she dropped the letter into the bright red Macy’s mailbox. Then, it was time to begin her VIP shopping spree. Felicity was escorted to the Macy’s makeup counter, where she was made up in full glamour as well as presented with a gift box full of makeup and fragrance samples. She also had her own exclusive dressing room, where she was able to try on clothing. Throughout the entire day, Felicity’s smile shined through. In conjunction with National Believe Day, Macy’s grants or enhances the wishes of

“We especially love seeing children like

50 children across the country with life-

Felicity light up with the knowledge that an

threatening medical conditions each year.

entire community is rallying behind her,” said El Paso Regional Council member, Rob

“National Believe Day is a day of magic

Anderson. “Partnerships like the one we

and it is what Macy’s is known for during

have with Macy’s are extremely vital to our

the holidays,” said Macy’s Store Manager,

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and can continue through their health

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journey,” she said.

can influence Wish Kids’ physical health. Dr. Rodolfo Fierro-Stevens of Providence

After the shopping spree at Macy’s ended,

Children’s Hospital, who treats Felicity, agreed.

the limousine picked up Felicity’s family and they continued their Believe Day activities,

“The wishes granted by Make-A-Wish

which included lunch and other fun surprises.

break through the routine of medical treatments – often painful and scary to

“This has been a great day for Felicity and

kids – and gives them that dose of hope

for all of the family, to see her so happy and

they need to keep on smiling and keep on

welcomed by everyone,” said Angel, Felicity’s

going,” Fierro-Stevens said.

father. “I feel so grateful knowing that everyone worked so hard to make her feel special.”

Child Life Specialist Ana Aburto of Providence Children’s Hospital, who referred Felicity,

After sharing hugs and good wishes, it was

also stated that she feels the experience

finally time for Felicity and her family to head

benefits wish kids and their families.

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spiritualit y

recently

saw

Hamilton,

the

contradictory,

provocative,

unprecedented Broadway smash

educational,

entertaining

hit by Lin-Manuel Miranda, an

Simply remarkable.

subversive, and

human.

stars in the lead role. The innovative story

there is so much in my brain that when I go I want it all out, I want to always throw rocks in the pond. (Miranda shows the incessant

artist who successfully writes both music and lyrics and

much as possible. I know that’s selfish, but

In the process of Miranda having his moment,

writing of Alexander Hamilton throughout but

he has started a movement.

highlighted in song lyrics, “Why do you write like you’re running out of time, running out

and exemplary piece of musical theater

of time.”)

is about our founding father, Alexander

As I sat in the theatre on W. 46th St. in New

Hamilton. Miranda’s music and lyrics fuse

York, I reflected on the show’s tag line and

nineties hip-hop, R&B and classic traditional

final song – “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells

And that is the final reason why Hamilton is

theatrical songs. He brilliantly re-presents

Your Story?” I realized that public history is

an almost perfect piece of public history. We

American history through the use of race-

about meaning. Last year, at the PastForward

only have one life to live and it’s fitting that it

blind casting. Roles played in history by

conference, Bryan Stevenson of Equal Justice

is Eliza’s (Hamilton’s wife) words at the end

white people are in Hamilton, played by

Initiative spoke eloquently about the need to

of the show that left me energized and in

Latino

performers,

open up the narrative of our history to achieve

tears all at the same time. In the final song

without any explanation. It’s audacious and

social justice. He states, “I believe that the

she sings of her own legacy, telling not only

funny and serious all at the same time.

opposite of poverty is not wealth … I believe

Hamilton’s story, but also her own, adding

that the opposite of poverty is justice…” While

another layer to an already rich story.

African-America

Even though all of this certainly breaks any

Hamilton isn’t exactly a traditional agent in

previous Broadway show mold, there are

social justice, it does, in just a couple of hours,

Perhaps,

several reasons Hamilton is enormously

show how the narrative of a founding father is

ultimate message is that it’s not about

successful. One reason is because it isn’t

also the African-American story, the immigrant

finding someone to tell your story, but rather

just a hip-hop musical, it’s organically and

story, the story of women and a story of the

to “put yourself back in the narrative” and tell

genuinely both things at once. Who would

impoverished. And the musical’s ability to

it yourself. After all, the greatest impact of

have even considered that the diversity of

engage the public on the importance of history,

history can have on the public is to inspire —

the genres would work? This show takes us

in all its forms, is worth its weight in gold.

and Hamilton the musical does just that.

importantly

Hamilton’s

to our past in revealing the life of Alexander Hamilton, who for the most part has been

Recently during a Q&A session at the

ignored in history and adds a layer of the

Smithsonian, an audience member asked

present in ways that is truly revolutionary.

Miranda what he wanted his legacy to be. He

He moves the audience to care about

said, (paraphrasing) that Hamilton touches

actual American history, spinning it into a

upon the notion that there is not a lot of time

story about honor which is at once ironic,

in this world and so I want to leave behind as

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hen we talk about music and the

Is there anything about El Paso that has

Personally, I think that music has changed

artists that create the music we

influenced your music or lyrics? Most of

so much in the past decade that genres

fall in love with, a lot of different

the songs that are released as Cigarettes

have been weaved together and it’s hard

things come up. Since the 90s,

at the moment and from the upcoming LP

to label music as just one thing. How do

music has made influential strides,

are about people I know or knew in El Paso.

you react to [YouTubers] labels? How

breaking down genres and creating vulnerable

I see a lot of the songs as little letters to

would you describe the type of music

and relatable songs that define the decade.

those people. Sometimes they’re still in my

you guys create? I’d definitely say the same

This is true of music founded in El Paso.

life and sometimes they’re not, but I feel I

thing. There isn’t really a one-stop label for

Recently, Rolling Stone magazine, named

can speak to them in this way through song

anyone; it feels better to sort of assess each

Cigarettes After Sex an “artist to know.”

and the memories we shared always give

work an artist does versus trying to label them

Founded in 2008 right here in El Paso, this

me a good feeling.

as one thing. I think of music we’re doing at the moment as ambient pop music mostly. I

band has traveled and poured their hearts out into making the music that has rightly put them

This interview can’t happen without

think we have the ambient nature of music

on the pages of Rolling Stone. I caught up

talking about your cover of “Keep On

like Steve Roach, but the songwriting is

with lead singer, Greg Gonzalez, for our own

Loving You.” How did you take this song

more in line with a lot of late ‘50s, early ‘60s,

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and find this heartbreakingly beautiful side

mainstream pop music.

of it? That’s great. Thank you so much. It was How long have you been writing and

a song that I had known well growing up, but

Rolling Stone just named you all one of the

playing music? I recall sort of just messing

had always kind of faded into the background

“10 New Artists You Need to Know.” What

around on little Casio keyboards or an old

for me. I was fairly indifferent to it until one

were your thoughts upon hearing that

organ my grandparents had at their house at

day I heard it and I just loved it all of a sudden.

news? Ha! I was in disbelief. You can kind of

a very young age, but I started getting very

I started playing the song for fun while I

get used to hearing about amazing things that

serious about music around the age of 10 or

would be recording other things and it just

are supposed to happen that fall through, so

11 when I started playing guitar and began

sounded beautiful to me to slow it down. It’s a

it was a bit hard to believe until I saw it. It’s

immediately writing songs.

devastating song at heart.

an extraordinarily iconic magazine and to be

How long has it been since you’ve been

Who or what would you say you’re most

or played in El Paso? It’s only been about a

influenced by? I’d say I’m mostly influenced

What are your plans after your European

year since I last played in El Paso. I was down

by my relationships with people, going back

tour? Can we expect a show in El Paso

there to visit family and friends and ended up

to what I said earlier. I love writing in a sort of

anytime soon? After our European tour it

putting a show together with some friends

memoir style and reliving all the sweet or sad

appears we’re already due back in Europe,

down at Monarch just for fun.

times I’ve had with the people I’ve loved. It

but we haven’t quite announced the dates

drives me the most as a writer.

yet. I would of course love to play El Paso as

included in any way is just intensely flattering.

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Morgen

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where are they now?

n 1949, Enzo Ferrari celebrated the

a dream fulfilled that doesn’t happen often,

first of what would be many racing

or to just anyone.

victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in Turin, just two years after

So exactly what happens when a dream

founding the car company that

comes true? It’s an interesting question

bears his namesake and setting up shop

because it’s so rare for a person to achieve

in Maranello, Italy. In 1950, Ferrari enrolled

exactly what they want. Fortunately for us,

in the newly-minted Formula One World

a native El Pasoan is living the dream in

Championship and began a love affair with

Ferrari’s Maranello and continues to make his

the world of automotive racing. To finance the

family, friends and community proud.

costs of his racing endeavors, Ferrari decided to have his company begin development on

Morgen Sullivan was born to Kim and

high-end sports cars, which today holds a

Maggie Sullivan in April of 1990. The Sullivan

reputation for being sleek, top of the line,

household also includes an older brother

and proficient. Ferrari led his company with

Philip and Morgen’s twin brother, Patrick.

gusto and a stubborn willingness to make

Each of the Sullivan sons is talented in his

things happen.

own way. Philip is a gifted artist, photographer and skateboarder who has designed and

“If you can dream it, you can do it,” he said,

constructed large-scale skate ramps and

and it’s that mentality that continues to

jewelry made from old skate decks and

attract people to both the company and the

Patrick is a successful environment artist

cars. Everyone dreams of riding in, racing or

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perhaps owning a Ferrari. Any associations

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with

company)

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immediately captures attention because it’s

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to college degrees and love.

reprimanded for my ignorance.

I first met Morgen at a pool party in July

Morgen graduated with a Master’s degree

2015, but learned who he was months

before through mutual friends. After hearing

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

whispers he was back in El Paso, my first

in 2015 and returned home for the summer

mechanical

engineering

from

the

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where are they now?

while undergoing the interview process for a position at Ferrari where he’d be working on engines for the Formula One cars. “He’s cute and nice and sweet and SO smart,” a friend of Morgen’s, who’d kill me if I revealed her name in print, told me prior to my first introduction to him. The day I met him, I was immediately disarmed by his easy intelligence as he described what he’d be doing at Ferrari as casually as he might tell me what he had for lunch. According to his twin brother, Patrick, they grew up building things that later helped shape their vocational preferences. “We played a lot of Legos, which I think was a huge foundation in both of our careers,” he says. “We built a lot of things and it was always his idea.”

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Owner - Dairen Sanchez “This is Piña. The one dog that made me be a dog person. She was the last of 15 puppies to

be adopted. Before her I liked dogs but I was allergic to all types. When I heard her story I couldn’t resist adopting her and she is one of the kind of dogs I’m not allergic to. She is my piece of joy and a very energetic little pup and she makes my days brighter.” Is your pet TCM’s next Pet of the Month? Send a photo and short story why you think your pet belongs in these pages to kim@thecitymagazineelp.com.

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Desi D esiigner S WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IN A NAME?

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It’s a common misconception that all fashionistas dress in expensive designer duds, with wardrobes worth small mortgages. Now more than ever before, the true style can be achieved wearing any label at any price point — after all, it’s the girl and her confidence who make the look work. Regardless of your budget, I encourage

If you’re looking to invest in some forever

all women to shop smart. What does

pieces that can makeup the foundation

that mean, exactly? Know what trends (in

of your wardrobe, I suggest a great pair of

terms of silhouettes, colors and fabric) is in

jeans (skinny and flare!), which will run you

season, what works for your figure, and mix

somewhere around $200. Choose the more

affordable, trendy pieces with investment

classic pieces that will look great for years

items that will transition with you. This is a fun

to come. Another timeless must-have? The

kind of homework and I recommend turning

LBD (little black dress). This is a wardrobe

to fashion magazines, blogs and websites like

staple with some legs – you can rock a LBD

Style, WWD or Vogue.com for your research.

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Once you’ve established the

Mintheus PriceTag to anything from a work event,

look you’re going for, visit shops

date night or a special occasion. This

and online retailers like H&M

shouldn’t cost more than $225, but will be an

and Asos.com for similar looks,

item you’ll pull out of your closet for many

and source locally at your favorite El

years to come. I recommend choosing a

Paso boutiques. Most designers are

sleeveless style so you can transition from

inspired by one another and you’ll often

Spring to Summer then with tights for Winter.

find slight variations of season signatures all around you. In fact, I found a Jason Wu-

The last item that should hang in all savvy

inspired top at H&M for only a fraction of the

shoppers’ closets should be a great bag that

$1,295 designer price tag.

you can accessorize with year-round. Expect to spend anywhere from $75 - $500 for your dream purse, but if you do your research, this investment will last you a lifetime.

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| By: PABLO DELGADILLO |

Making eye contact If you saw the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show you might’ve noticed that Selena Gomez walked the red carpet looking a bit different, she had blue eyes. Colored contacts have been slowly making a comeback (like it’s the 90s!). Contacts now come in all colors, and some of them even come with prescription. It’s a fun way to change your look once in a while. Try it for fun one night out on the town, or if you’re not brave enough for that yet, you could wait until Halloween to try!

That suits you A pop of color is always a breath of fresh air on any outfit. If you’re going to an event that requires suit and tie, break the mold a little bit and try to coordinate an entire outfit (socks included) that’s the same color. I know it might be difficult to find socks, pants, a shirt, tie and blazer that are exactly the same color, but at least try to get the same hue or tone. If not, just your pants and blazer as the pop of color is fine. There are tons of places where you can get a dazzling pink suit, or a “scandalous” orange one – if that’s way too bright for you go for pastel colors. No need to be boring and blend in with the crowd.

DIY How many times has it happened to you that you’re out and about and someone is wearing the same shirt you are? It has happened to me at least twice (and I often laugh about it, because I look better, but I digress…) If you see that a style of clothing is becoming really popular and you’re afraid half of El Paso is going to be wearing it, make it your own. You can always cut it here and there, dip it in a little bit of chlorine to fade a print away, or give it an ombre effect, or you can even put studs on the collar to give it your own spin. Now you won’t have to be worried that someone will have the

same shirt you do!

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OUT

Pot-head

Checking in

Spring is about to bloom and this means that

Once or twice when you’re out on the town

Life in plastic, not fantastic

music festival season is upon us. With so

it’s ok to “check in” on Facebook. This means

I am all for getting work done if you’re not

many events, including our own local Neon

sharing your location to let your friends know

comfortable with the way you look, but

Desert, girls run to Forever 21 and buy flower

that you’re at a fancy restaurant, at the airport

everything in excess is bad for you. If you’re

headbands, or sometimes they even try to

about to go on vacation or just went to that

40 looking like a 60-year-old trying to look 30

make them themselves. This trend needs to

cool new bar. You know what’s not cool?

again, there’s a problem. Overworked faces

die (just like most of our flowers did with the

Checking in everywhere! This means that you

are painful to look at. Try not to look too

snow we had back in December). If you’re

tag yourself in absolutely every place you go

plastic, because the next time you’re buying

still the owner of one of these floral crowns,

to – we don’t want to read if you’re at the gas

makeup, they might suggest you go get your

throw it away or make it a cute dog collar.

station, at home, at some drive-thru waiting

face buffed at the car shop.

Those are so last season, pun intended.

on your order or “working on your fitness” (especially if it’s an everyday check in … who really cares?). It gets boring, annoying and hey … what if you have a stalker? Careful!

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Michael Todd Charcoal Detoxifying Facial Mask

Charcoal has been a go-to ingredient to draw impurities out of the skin and Michael Todd now has this organic facial mask for sensitive skin. It not only helps get rid of impurities, but also helps to control the excess of oil that your skin produces. This clay mask is perfect for detoxifying, and gives your skin a fresh natural look by unclogging your pores. Get the Michael Todd Charcoal Detoxifying Facial Mask at totalbeauty.com for $34.

Kiehl’s 24-Hour Anti-Shine Moisturizer

“Shine bright like a diamond” were Rihanna’s lyrics but that doesn’t mean that it needs to apply to your face. This Kiehl’s moisturizer, targeting men, helps absorb the oil and sweat from your skin in a 24 hour period. Its consistency is more of a gel than an actual lotion leaving your skin fresh,

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hydrated and soft. This moisturizer is perfect to put on after a shave, or stepping out of the shower. A small drop is all you need (and you better be thoughtful of the amount that you apply because it’s only 2.5 oz.) Get this moisturizer at kiehls.com for $27.

Shiseido Men Deep Wrinkle Corrector

Aging and dryness are common issues when it comes to men’s beauty. This wrinkle corrector from famous Korean brand Shiseido, is perfect to tackle both problems. It’s perfect to apply around the eyes and take care of those “crow’s feet,” providing younger looking skin, which is firmer looking. The corrector helps to diminish the fine lines in a month and improves the texture of the skin. Its Retinol A Complex aims to achieve a luminous, younger appearance. Get it at beautyspin.com for $45.

Tony Moly Panda So Cool Eye Stick

Another great beauty brand from Korea is the famous Tony Moly. The Panda So Cool Eye Stick, or as some people call it, “Panda’s Dream,” is a cold eye serum in the form of a stick. This eye stick helps to moisturize and cool down the

skin around the eyes, especially in those “bags.” The cool thing about this product is that the stick is always cold, so that helps with the puffiness and helps you achieve a more rested look. This product has bamboo extracts (that’s why the packaging is a panda, duh) which help refresh your skin. Get “Panda’s Dream” at ulta.com for $12.

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Tips to Help you Keep your New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resolutions

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fitness

January is over, and you’re

Plan a trip Planning a summer getaway is a great way to

feeling less

stay motivated these next few months. Pick a

motivated. Now

wearing a swimsuit, and start

place you know you’ll be

what? Here are

working those abs! Invite

a few tricks to

and workout together to hold

some friends on your trip each other accountable to

help you stay

look good for your vacay.

motivated to keep

your healthy 2016

Schedule a photo shoot You don’t have to be a model to do a

resolutions!

photo shoot. There are plenty of new photographers around town that will do work for free to gain experience. A picture is forever and if you set a goal to look your

Reward Yourself

best for a photo shoot, you’re sure to stay motivated. Have fun with it and maybe

This doesn’t mean to eat a box of chocolates, if your resolution was use it as a gift for your significant other to to eat healthier. Find another way to celebrate your success, without keep in your personal collection or a new

contradicting your resolution. For example, buy some new tennis shoes Facebook profile pic. to hit the gym or by going to a movie with a friend.

MARCH MADNESS CARDIO ROUTINE Here’s a fun treadmill and floor workout to mix up your routine and keep you motivated! On treadmill:

Don’t deprive yourself

Track your progress

5 min. walk, incline 10, speed 2.5

Keep your goals realistic. Don’t

Keeping a journal to track your body

1 min. run, incline 1, speed 4.5 or higher

take things to the extreme or

measurements or an eating log to stay

your motivation will die down.

on track is a great way to maintain

Off treadmill:

If you made a resolution like

motivation. When you see the results

1 min. high knees

“I want to lose 15 pounds

on paper, you’ll know what

1 min. jump rope

stat!” instead change it to “three pounds

you’re doing is working.

1 min. mountain climbers

a month until I reach my goal.” This way

Also taking weekly selfies

1 min. plank hold on elbows

is more maintainable and you’ll be able

and comparing them each

1 min. squats or jumping squats

to have those little cheat meals here and

week is a great way to stay

there without beating yourself up.

motivated and really see

(Repeat treadmill and floor routine two rounds for

the changes you’re making.

a 30 minute workout and eventually work your

2 min. walking lunges, incline 8, speed 1.5 2 min. walking with kickback, incline 5, speed 1.5

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THE

COOLEST CULTURE

SUN CITY IN THE

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he sounds are distinct.

that it has made its way into the proud and

Finely sharpened steel carving

iconic institution of UTEP says quite a bit about

ice, the crash of bodies against

where the sport now sits and where it is going

boards, and the inimitable echo

in the future.

of the sound of the snapshot. Ice

hockey is a visceral sport, a game

Coach Tom Herman guides the squad bringing

whose greatest acolytes argue

this cold culture to the desert southwest. Born

that needs to be experienced

in Duval, Saskatchewan, Canada, Herman is an

rather than simply witnessed. It

ice hockey lifer who’s been residing at the rink

is a game designed to be played in a controlled

since he was just 2 years old. The change from

indoor environment and that environment is

lightning fast right winger to collegiate head

intentionally harsh.

coach came only a bit slower than the speed at which Herman played, “After I finished my

Cold is not a familiar or long-lasting experience

hockey career, I always wanted to get into

for the El Paso area and to exist in it one must

coaching. I was fortunate enough to move to El

adapt. These adaptations create a culture and

Paso to help my brother Cory with the El Paso

it is this culture that has come to invade the

Rhinos and El Paso Hockey Association. From

warmth of the Sun City. Ice Hockey has made

there, I started helping with the youth program

infiltration into El Paso previously, but the fact

and the Rhinos.”

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While Herman’s experience with hockey in El

schools to play hockey as well. They loved

Paso may go back quite a bit, he is helping

El Paso, were interested in UTEP, and from

birth the UTEP program. “This is the inaugural

there they started enrolling and building the

season of the team,” Herman reveals. “It

hockey club and awareness.”

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to watch the program grow. We have several

Although ice hockey is a sanctioned NCAA

former Rhinos on the team. We noticed that

sport, the UTEP program functions as a club

after they were done playing for the Rhinos

organization. The head coach is kind enough

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process and stages a lot easier. Without them, the program wouldn’t be where it is at today.” It is the present foundation that is guiding the way to a truly bright future and Herman is excited to explain his vision for the club, “To continue to grow every season and recruit talented student athletes to come to UTEP and play for the hockey club. With the success

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of our program in just the first year, we have had a lot of interest from players all over the United States, Canada, as well as Europe.” The culture that surrounds those strange and powerful sounds is a strong one. The followers most often come from frigid locales from all over the globe, but the pull of their beloved game is strong and while it may be strange to think of these ice gliding warriors residing on the shores of the Rio Grande, the city and the university seem ready to adopt them and in exchange these outsiders are ready to adapt to their new home, thus changing the culture of El Paso once more. It is a change that the warm people of El Paso will undoubtedly embrace with the same character they have come to be revered for: kindness, excitement, and encouragement. At a university and in a city, that just recently celebrated a landmark in embracement through athletics, these Miners may have enough talent and enough excitement to make El Pasoans once again embrace a beautiful game through unlikely heroes.

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ut in the most western part of El Paso lies a restaurant like no other,

one that holds history in ever corner you look. You’ll either wonder if

you stepped foot inside a museum or an antique shop. At first glance

you may find the lack of a theme, however, if you look closer you’ll realize

that you’re not eating at a Peppe’s Restaurant but rather at your old home.

Peppe’s story begins in 1954 when Edgar Griggs and his wife, Rita, first opened Griggs Restaurant on Doniphan. The Griggs were an El Paso establishment and local favorite for many generations until their passing and closing of their original restaurants. Though the Griggs may no longer be with us, Jose “Pepe” Morales has carried on their spirit, traditions and original recipes at his restaurant. Starting as a busboy at the age of 15, Morales worked alongside his father with the Griggs family for many decades. After their passing, Morales inherited the original Griggs’ recipes and opened his restaurant 10 years ago, just about three miles from the original Griggs Restaurant.

In the past 60 years a lot has changed, but the one thing that stays the same is the Griggs style of service and recipe. From your chile bottles to your special “treat” at the end, Morales has not changed a single thing in his 30 years of service. Even outside of the restaurant, the same families are still coming home to eat.

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“One of the best things [about the restaurant] is you see generations of people come and go,” Morales said. “You start with children before they are born. You watch them grow, taste the food, then all of sudden you see them with their own children.” One can never really be prepared when going out to eat at Peppe’s Restaurant in Canutillo. Along with the quality service is also a story for almost every piece of décor and furniture inside. If given the opportunity, have a seat with Morales and ask him about anything you see beside you. You’ll be amazed at what you can learn in just one sitting. When sitting with Morales you begin to see a connection to everything in the restaurant. Most of his “collection” of items comes from his personal past or from his customers throughout the years.

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What you can learn from Morales is that he loves what he does. The passion he has for Peppe’s Restaurant and his guests is something he wants to continue for many generations to come. “If you like what you do, it won’t feel like a job,” he said. “For me this is not a job, this is fun. To be able to sit you down in our home and treat you like our guest, which you deserve, is fun. As long as I am capable and able to do it, I will continue to do this.” To this day many people in and from El Paso are rediscovering the Griggs Restaurant daily through Peppe’s continuing tradition. As the interview came to an end, a couple traveling between Dallas and San Diego made their first visit to Peppe’s and shared that they were once patrons of the original Griggs Restaurant. The verdict – just as they remembered.

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Home of the “Juan and only Margarita”, Peppe’s offers a New Mexican style cuisine that perfectly blends the basics of Mexican food, New Mexico flavor, and fresh ingredients. With a variety of plates to chose from, your stomach and your brain will be full. Just don’t forget your Tootsie Roll on the way out.

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A St. Paddy s Day

Fav rite | By: ELAINE GORDON |

t. Patrick’s Day and March are synonymous with this Emerald Isle tradition, however, our recipe for this month is no more an original Irish dish from

Dublin than pizza is an original Italian creation from Italy, as we know it to be here in the U.S. Corned

beef

and

cabbage

was

originally

created in New York City when newly arrived Irish-Americans

families

transformed

and

reinvented this St. Patty’s Day meal.

Due

to the prohibitive expense of pork, Irish-

American’s began cooking with beef, which

was inexpensive and also the staple meat in the

American diet at the time. Besides being popular

with the New York City’s Irish community, corned beef and cabbage worked its way into the hearts of Americans all across the country. In addition to being a favorite on St. Patrick’s Day, corned beef and cabbage also has incredible health benefits and is packed with all kinds of vitamins and minerals. Corned beef is high in protein, B-Vitamins, thiamin, and zinc and should be eaten in small portions due to the high fat content of this meat. Cabbage is high in Vitamin C and folic acid and is loaded with fiber. Potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin B-6, which is an important contributor in carbohydrate and protein metabolism. It turns energy from food into energy that your body can utilize. Guinness’ dark beer is high in flavonoids when consumed in moderation and reduces the risk of blood clots that cause heart attacks. So this St. Patty’s Day, “Eat, Drink and Be Merry” but only in moderation, and remember to always do it healthily. Bon Appétit!

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Directions: Choose a grass fed, thick slab corned beef brisket. Some corned beef brisket comes with a spice bag. You may choose to use that however I prefer to use peppercorns and bay leaves instead. In a large stockpot place the brisket in the bottom of the pot, add the spices, cracked peppercorns, bay leaves and stoned ground mustard (or if you prefer the package of spices). Cover the brisket with water and one bottle of Guinness draught beer and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2-2 1/2 hours. While the beef is still cooking, cut the potatoes in halves and place them in a separate pot, cover with water and set aside. Wash the cabbage and carrots and cut into quarters, along with the onion, and

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Serving Size: 6-12 After 2-2 1/2 hours of cooking, add potatoes to the beef and cover Ingredients:

with water, bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes and

4-6 lb. grass-fed corned beef brisket

add cabbage, onions and carrots and cover with more water. Bring

1-2 tsp. peppercorns

to a boil again, then reduce to a simmer for 20-30 minutes until the

1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt

cabbage is tender.

1/2 fresh cracked black pepper organic fresh thyme (1 large sprig)

After everything is done, remove the potatoes and place them in a

organic fresh parsley

large serving bowl with crushed fresh garlic sprinkled on top with

2-3 dried bay leaves

butter. Add fresh parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Place your twig

1 Tbsp. organic stone ground mustard

of thyme on the side and serve.

organic fresh carrots 2-3 organic fresh heads of cabbage

Remove the brisket and slice cross grain and place on a large serving

6-12 small-medium organic red potatoes

plate with the cabbage, carrots and onions all arranged separately.

1/4 lb. or less organic Irish butter or ghee clarified butter

Add salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle parsley over the top and serve

1-2 fresh garlic cloves

with warmed Irish soda bread.

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elieve it or not, Romania, the

aren’t

historical home of Count Dracula

Hills-based TI Beverage Group,

mentioned.

and werewolves, is one of

parent company to Vampire

the world’s largest producers of wine. The

Vineyards, at one time produced

Southeastern European country that sits

Vampire Wine using grapes from

between Hungary and Serbia to the west, the

Transylvania. Once the company

Ukraine to the east and Bulgaria to the south,

started growing, however, the

has in the last several years become a hot

founder was confronted with a

spot for European businesspeople looking

decision to relocate to Romania

for cheap vineyards that produce wine

himself or start sourcing his

comparable in quality to Italy and France.

grapes

from

Beverly

west

coast

vineyard. He chose the latter option in 2007. I wonder why?

Romania’s history in viticulture dates back more than 6,000 years and wine remains the most traditional alcoholic beverage among

But

the population, and the hot, dry summers in

authentic Romanian wine for

you

can

still

get

yourself at Spec’s as well

the area have enabled vines to thrive.

many

boutique

wine

There are two categories of wine grapes

shops. Try out the 2006

grown in Romania: the international varieties

Werewolf Chardonnay from

imported after the phylloxeric period and the

Transylvania for less than $10

old traditional Romanian varieties. Phylloxera

a bottle!

was the severe bug blight in the mid-19th century that destroyed so many vineyards in

Feteasca Regala white wine is dry, fresh, has

France that the industry almost died.

high acidity and a distinguished flavor. This variety is relatively new and it was created

The most well-known Romanian varieties

Salud!

just before the Second World War.

include Feteasca Neagra (The Black Maiden), Feteasca Alba (The White Maiden), Feteasca

The fourth key varietal, Tamaioasa

Regala (The Royal Maiden) and Tamaioasa

Romaneasca, translated in English

Romaneasca (Romanian Incensed Maiden).

means “Romanian Incensed Maiden”, which makes it associated, like

Feteasca

Neagra

grapes

produce

dry,

the wines above, to an adjective

semidry or sweet red wines, with an alcohol

characterizing women. This white

content of 12-14%, a deep red color with

wine variety produces high quality

ruby shades, and a black currant flavor,

aromatized wines and their color is

richer and smoother with aging. Food

golden-yellow, with a wild flowers

pairings include meat dishes particularly

and honey aroma, a rich taste and

with mushrooms, as well as roasted or

about 12.5% alcohol by content.

grilled meat and smoked cheese. International

varieties

such

Feteasca Alba is the most popular white

Cabernet

wine in Romania. They are either dry or

Blanc Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are

semidry, with a balanced alcohol content of

also widely cultivated throughout

around 12%; acidity, sugar with a velvety,

Romania.

Sauvignon,

Sauvignon

natural finesse. Feteasca Alba can be served as an aperitif or with fish, salads, light

Of course, any talk of Romania and

cheeses or seafood.

wine would be remiss if vampires

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“Best Utep Shot” photo contest!

Congratulations Diego Burciaga for capturing this stunning shot! “While capturing this image, I had the fortune to admire one of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. It happened by the end of a rainy day with heavy lighting. By the time the sun was setting, the clouds began to dissipate, letting a few sun rays get through, then the sky turned into a different hue of yellows and oranges, as usual. But when a few minutes later after the sun faded below the horizon, the colors began to change to a vibrant purple and magenta. To take this photograph I use a Canon 7D Mark II with a Tamron 10-24, an exposure of 1/60 sec, an aperture of ƒ 3.5 and ISO 800.”

– Diego Burciaga

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eware the Ides of March! Many of us have heard this odd line, but most people have no idea what that means,

or certainly where it comes from, or what in the world ‘Ides’ are in the first place. The Roman calendar had divisions in it based on the different phases of the moon, and these divisions were called ‘Ides.’ The Ides were supposed to correspond to the day of the full moon, and usually landed on either the 15th or 13th in most months. The Ides of March, which fell on the 15th, signified the beginning of a consular year in Rome, because that was when two yearly-elected Roman consuls began their occupancy of office. This tradition continued from 220 B.C.E. to 153 B.C.E. To the common citizen, the most important thing to know about the Ides of March was that it was the deadline to settle debts. The Ides of March also marked an important cultural festival, one that celebrated Anna Perenna. By Greek myths, Anna Perenna was supposedly the sister of Dido, a tragic, suicidal Carthaginian queen. Of course, that festival has been supplanted by perhaps the most famous event to occur on the Ides of March: in 44 B.C.E., Julius Ceasar was assassinated on the Ides of March, at the foot of a statue of Pompey where the Senate was meeting. The

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ow do you feel about rolling green hills? Historical sites? What about awesome food, fantastic old buildings, monuments and architecture spanning multiple centuries? If you answered with some variation of “love it!”, then Edinburgh is the city for you. The Scottish capital city of Edinburgh is one of the most interesting

cities in the world. It sits on the east coast of Scotland and is the seventh most populous city in the United Kingdom. Edinburgh is known for its breathtaking scenery, historic landmarks, and spectacular pub fare. In Edinburgh, a location that is a must-see is Calton Hill, a hill near the center of the city topped with monuments and interesting architecture. While visiting, it becomes clear why Edinburgh earned the nickname “Athens of the North” in the 18th century based on monuments with classical Greek influence. Such monuments include Charles Cockerell and William Playfair’s National Monument of Scotland, which was dedicated to the Scottish Troops who passed in the Napoleonic Wars. This 19th century monument was modeled from the Athens’ Parthenon and is unique in that it remains unfinished due to lack of funds three years after ground broke. The hill also includes the Nelson Monument, the Robert Burns Monument, and others – definitely a must see for lovers of architecture and history. While visiting Edinburgh one should strongly consider walking to your destinations as opposed to taking cabs - it is a great way to appreciate the sites as well as to get acquainted with the city in a more personal way. The city itself is beautiful – historic buildings, interesting shops, and stone-paved streets make walking much less of a chore, and the time spent to arrive at your destination will seem minimal.

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March, 2016 If you plan on staying in hostel, Castle Rock Hostel is miles above anything else in the area. It was voted best Hostel in Scotland in 2008, 2009, and 2010 based on its reasonable prices and terrific location. The front door of the hostel faces out directly to Edinburgh Castle and the cliff that towers above the rest of the city, and the views of the city from the rooms are breathtaking. Castle Rock’s current prices range from 11 to 68 pounds, depending on room choice. If you plan on staying at a hostel and are visiting this city, one couldn’t recommend this place highly enough. If you go to Edinburgh and have a bigger budget and would like to stay in something a little cozier than a hostel, the city has multiple lodgings to meet your needs. The Chester Residence is one such option – you can rent out one of their luxurious,

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modern apartments as long as you are in the city. The Rutland Hotel, named after the street it sits on, is another option for those seeking comfort with similar stylish interiors. If you are interested in more of a vintage look, than look no further than the Classic Guest House, which was originally a Victorian town house – features which this Guest House have worked hard to retain. However, these are just three of many options available to those looking to stay in the city, so looking at photos of potential hotels and finding one that fits your personal inclination is advised. One of the biggest attractions in the city is Edinburgh Castle. The castle is at the highest point in the city and is only accessible through one path – the rest is sheer cliff faces. Edinburgh Castle is one of the most historical sites in the city, with evidence of human occupation as early as 900 BC and is the location of numerous Scottish and English battles. You can get up close to the castle without paying, but in order to view the inside a ticket (currently listed at 16 pounds) is necessary. For history lovers, this is no question a must do. There are multiple guided tours a day, of which are recommended to fully appreciate the full depth of the castle’s past. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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One of the best experiences that Edinburgh

If you are a food lover and you hear Scotland,

this. In fact, even if you don’t love hiking,

offers are free walking tours that the

you probably are thinking one thing– there

you have to do this. It is by no means a

city provides. The guides are extremely

is no way I am leaving here without trying

walk in the park to get to the summit of the

knowledgeable, funny and friendly. Other

haggis! Thankfully, there are many pubs and

hill, but once you are there the view of the

than the usual sites like St. Giles Cathedral,

restaurants to meet this desire, each with

city and beyond is marvelous – I could not

guided tours offer more unique and otherwise

their own unique twist on the dish. Most food

recommend it highly enough.

unknown views. For example, the coffee

in Edinburgh is wonderful, as your stomach is

shop J.K. Rowling wrote the first installments

sure to attest to after your trip, especially if

Edinburgh is one of the most unique and

of the Harry Potter franchise and Greyfriars

you are an admirer of pub food. If you are a

beautiful cities in the world – it has a

Bobby, a statue of a dog in memento of the

fan of meat pies, try out The Last Drop Pub!

wonderful combination of history and modern day charm. One could spend weeks in the

canine “Bobby.” Bobby’s master died and was buried in Greyfriars cemetery, where the

For the best view of the city and beyond,

city and surrounding area exploring different

dog spent the rest of his life at his owner’s

hiking up Arthur’s Seat – a grouping of hills

monuments, museums, pubs and still have

graveside. If one would ever have the

in Edinburgh to the east of the castle – is

sites to see! So if you are looking for a city rich

opportunity to take a guided walking tour of

necessary. The hill is supposedly one of the

in history with unique and exciting views, take

the city, it is unquestionably a must do.

possible locations of Camelot, King Arthur’s

in consideration the Scottish city of Edinburgh.

mythical castle – claims that obviously go unproven. If you love hiking, you have to do

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March, 2016

Expressing Your Condolences | By: JOANN WARDY | Are you ever at a loss for words or what to do when approaching the family of a deceased close friend or colleague? Here are some tips: • Express your sadness in learning of the loss • Tell them how much the deceased will be missed • Let the family know how much you loved that person and what a deep loss you feel • Share an experience you had with their loved one • Don’t ask what you can do … be there for them, cook, or bring food, help write thank you notes, call, visit, or do whatever needs to be done Joann Wardy owns and directs “The School of Etiquette and Enrichment” and was certified at “The Protocol School of Washington.” For children and adult class schedules call (915) 584-3930.

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HAVE YOU STARTED SAVING FOR RETIREMENT? If you haven’t, don’t panic! Even though starting early has its advantages, it’s never too late to start planning for retirement. The better-late-than-never approach may require you to save more. It may expose you to more risk to earn a higher return. And it may mean delaying any withdrawals as long as possible.

How much will you need and where will it come from? Michael C. Graham, JD, CLTC, AIF President, Managing Director Princor Registered Representative

Some studies suggest you’ll need about 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to maintain your current lifestyle. If you’re making $30,000 a year (before taxes), you might need $24,000 to enjoy the same standard of living you have now when you retire.

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FEEL AND LOOK UNDER 30 | By: SOUTHWEST PLASTIC SURGERY |

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Botulinum Toxin Injections (Botox R)

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In the past, plastic surgery was reserved

Microdermabrasion

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Chemical Peel

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became obvious. Today, with a new approach to prevention, people are trying to address

Our prediction for 2016 is further increase in younger patients taking

these issues before they become apparent.

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There are many ways, invasive and noninvasive, to delay and treat sings of aging.

This paradigm shift from treatment to prevention has vast

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the aesthetic appearance of certain features,

only make aging slower and steadier, but also minimize

which is quite common among the young

the need for more aggressive and expensive procedures

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Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary World Tour::: March 4-6 If you missed these artists last time they danced through the Sun City, here’s your chance to see them again. Coming to the Plaza Theatre March 4-6 the internationally acclaimed Riverdance is getting together for their 20th anniversary world tour. Info: ticketmaster.com or riverdance.com

Joe Satriani ::: March 8

Guitarist and beloved artist Joe Satriani is coming to the Abraham Chavez Theatre on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.75. Info: (915) 228-4065 or satriani.com

Sesame Street Live ::: March 25-27

Come make some new friends at the Sesame Street Live Concert March 25-27 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets start at $60.50.

Info: (915) 228-4331 or ticketmaster.com

27 Paso Del Norte Venture Competition and Expo ::: March 4 Are you an entrepreneur looking to expand your business? On March 4 at the Hub of Human Innovation the Paso del Norte Venture Competition and Expo 2016 (PDNVC+E) is looking to help those aspiring to develop and expand their business In the Juarez, El Paso, and Las Cruces area. Meet potential investors, judges, and community members at this exciting expo. Info: (915) 321-3125 or hubofhumaninnovation.org

KidsPalooza ::: March 19

The 9th Annual Downtown KidsPalooza is happening March 19 in downtown El Paso. With free children’s concerts, games, educational opportunities, workshops, tours and free transportation – there is so much to do. There will also be guest appearances by Curious George and Daniel Tiger. Info: (915) 532-3776

3rd Annual San Elizario Easter Egg Hunt ::: March 27

Join hundreds of children for the largest Easter Egg Hunt in El Paso County. On March 27 Main Street in San Elizario Historic District will be filled with hundreds of eggs! Prizes will be awarded. The event is open to children ages 3-12.

Mission Trail Art Market ::: March 20

Back to the Dodgeball ::: March 5

Come out to the “U” for a fantastic day of dodgeball. Back to the Dodgeball is a coed dodgeball tournament. Admission is $150 per team (2 girl minimum per team, 10 player max). Best costume prize as well as 1st place individual prizes There will also be raffles throughout the tournament. Info: (915) 861-7456

Experience culture at the Mission Trail Art Market at the San Elizario Historic District from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shop for delicate pottery, vibrant jewelry, timeless home accents or seasonal decorations. There will also be unique paintings, sculptures and photography. Sweet and savory treats will also be offered. Admission is free..

Info: (915) 851-0093 or sanelizariohistoricdistrict.org

Info: (915) 851-0093 or MissionTrailArtMarket.com

23 The 2016 International Siglo de Oro Drama Festiva ::: March 30

Monster Jam ::: March 5-6

Monster Jam is coming back to El Paso for another exciting weekend of monster trucks! The fun starts at Sun Bowl Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. and continues with a Sunday show at 2 p.m. Info: utepspecialevents.com or (915) 747-5234

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Yanni ::: March 23

The Plaza Theatre will host Yanni on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. This all-new show will feature a host of exciting performances from this Grammy-nominated artist. Info: (915) 228-4331 or ticketmaster.com

Chamizal National Memorial Theatre will host an exciting day of drama. Admission is free to the public. For a full schedule of the event, visit their website. Info: www.los-paisanos-chamizal.com/2015-international-siglo-de-oro-drama-festival/

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Stomp ::: March 30

Stomp is an explosive musical experience you do not want to miss. Coming to the Plaza Theatre March 30 at 7:30 p.m., get your tickets today before it’s too late. Info: ticketmaster.com or stomponline.com

SPORTS

UTEP Basketball

Get excited Miner fans, this season the UTEP Miners are wrapping up a good season of Men’s and Women’s Basketball at the Don Haskins Center!

Men

- Miners vs. UTSA March 5 at 2:00 p.m.

FA M I LY- O W N E D & O P E R AT E D

El Paso Rhinos Hockey

Get ready for another exciting season of hockey. Home games are held at the Hospitals of Providence Events Center. - March 4 vs. Springfield Express at 7:30 p.m. - March 5 vs. Springfield Express at 7:30 p.m. - March 6 vs. Springfield Express at 4:30 p.m.

El Paso Chihuahuas

Kick off baseball season with another year of fun at Southwest University Park.

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WEST

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750 N. Carolina (915) 594-4424

- March 31: Exhibition Game/ San Diego Padres vs. El Paso Chihuahuas

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Highlands Regional Hospital Grand Re-Opening DECEMBER 10, 2015 | Photographed by KARLA PEREZ

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Miss New Mexico USA

Miss New Mexico Teen USA JANUARY 23 & 24, 2016 | Photos courtesy of ZAC GRIMALDO PHOTOGRAPHY A LAURA RAYBORN PRODUCTION

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february ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY FEBRUARY 4, 2016 | at OISHII | Photographed by TOMMIE MORELOS

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A Papal Fundraising Event with the Diocese of El Paso Hosted by: NORA AND ERNIE HERRERA | JANUARY 27, 2016 | at MESA ST. GRILL | Photographed by DANIEL FUENTES

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50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1966 Texas Western Basketball Championship FEBRUARY 4, 2016 | at THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO | Photographed by DANIEL FUENTES

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Cornerstone Realty/Home for Heroes Ribbon Cutting FEBRUARY 11, 2016 | Photographed by TOMMIE MORELOS

March, 2016

CENTRAL

WESTSIDE

Forti’s Mexican Elder Restaurant $$

Mi Piaci

$$$

321 Chelsea St. | (915) 772-0066

5411 N. Mesa, Suite 1 | (915) 875-0034

Forti’s Mexican Elder Restaurant has been serving savory Mexican

Join Mi Piaci Ristorante Italiano for lunch or dinner with Chef/Owner

food for more than 35 years. Their Carnitas are slowly simmered

Cosimo Baltaglia, who hails from Calabria, Italy, for the freshest

large pieces of seasoned marinated pork shoulder and come with

seafood, gourmet hand-cut Angus reserve steaks aged 21 days,

cilantro, grilled onions served with beans, rice and guacamole. O, DF

and gently homemade pasta from Italy. O

Pho King

Avila’s

311 N. Kansas St. | (915) 260-5400 An authentic Vietnamese restaurant offering your favorite pho. With different menu options, like spring and egg rolls and rice dishes, Pho King also offers a build it you own pho and build you own grill with different protein options and spices to suit your taste buds. It’s the best pho-king place in town!

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Prices: $ - Low Priced Patio/Outdoor Seating - O

6232 N. Mesa St. | (915) 584-3621 Winning Best Taco for Best of The City 2015 and Best Chips and Salsa in 2014, Avila’s has a savory Mexican menu that will satisfy your cravings. We’re open for weekend breakfast, have lunch specials available daily and a convenient pick-up window is accessible for family dinners on the go. PR

$$ - Medium Range Dog Friendly- DF

$$$ - High Priced $$$$ - Exquisite Dining Party/Private Room - PR Happy Hour - H

To highlight your local restaurant in The City Local Eats email: info@thecitymagazineelp.com

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Westside’s 3rd Hole

The Green Ingredient

1035 Belvidere Suite 168 | (915) 584-5577

201 East Main Street #201 | (915) 298-1010

There’s no better place to relax and grab a bite to eat than W3H.

The Green Ingredient is a restaurant that offers delicious,

Nominated as El Paso’s best tacos, stop by today and see why we’re

nutritious, personalized meals, teas and more. Offering people the

becoming El Paso’s go-to spot for catching a game and eating some good

real perspective of health, you can get balanced meals that are

food. “We saved you a seat.” O, H

nutritious, free from additives, preservatives, GMO’s and extremely high quality. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

EASTSIDE

ALL OVER TOWN

EASTSIDE

The Smokehouse BBQ, Ribs and More $$ 8414 North Loop Dr. | (915) 592-RIBS (7427)

El Taco Tote

Meat lovers! Welcome to a little piece of rib-heaven in El Paso.

201 East Main St. | 2921 N. Mesa St.

The Original Baby Back Ribs are just one of their specialties of the

1000 Magruder St. | 1461 N. Zaragoza

house with their own original recipes. Prepared fresh and slowly

9933 Kenworthy St. | 9910 Montana Ave.

cooked to perfection using apple wood during the whole process

3480 Joe Battle Blvd.

creating a magnificent flavor. H

(915) 838-6000 This is not fast food, this is Real Mexican Grill food that we’ve made just for you, El Paso. Changing the face of Mexican food, we offer different variations of tacos ranging from, barbacoa, pork and chicken, shrimp, fish and much much more. Also on our menu, try our new veggie taco.

King Crab $$$ 1700 N. Zaragoza Suite 154 | (915) 849-8697 317 N. Mills Ave. You can’t get seafood like this anywhere else in El Paso. With Chef Pierre, bringing his Cajun home-style cooking from New Orleans, the seafood boils and dishes will leave your mouth watering for more. Fresh seafood is brought in twice a week. Come in and try for yourself. PR, H www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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UNIVERSITY/KERN

Mesa Street Grill $$$

March, 2016

Anson 11 $$-$$$

3800 N Mesa St., Ste D1 | (915) 532-1881

303 N. Oregon St. Ste. 110 | (915) 504-6400 Mesa Street Grill introduces their newest dessert creation – the Pineapple Crostata. This refreshing blend of pineapple, cinnamon

Anson 11 is two exceptional dining experiences dedicated to the

and nutmeg is crowned with a cashew crumble and handmade

military man, the gentleman and the food connoisseur that was

sugar garnish. Taste this dessert once and it’s sure to become a

Anson Mills. For a downtown dinning experience like no other,

summertime favorite. O, H, PR, H

Rulis International Kitchen

4176 N. Mesa St. | (915) 313-4806 Take a bite out of any of the delicious plates being served at Rulis International Kitchen. As winners of Best Beer Selection for Best of The City 2015, there’s also a good reason to stay and drink. On Sunday’s try their savory Paella dish or stop in for Happy Hour M-F 4 – 7 p.m and Th-Sat 9 – 11 p.m. O, H, PR, DF

The Garden Grill

Anson 11 is the restaurant to go to. PR, H

House of Pizza $$ 208 N. Stanton St. | (915) 533-3424 The vintage and trendy House of Pizza offers their most popular specialty pizza, which is called the House Special. It includes pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, mushrooms, black olives, onions, bell peppers and irresistible extra cheese. O

Oishii $$

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