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Retraction: In the October 2014 issue we inadvertently failed to give photography credit to Tiffany Hopwood for her picture of State Representative Mary González.

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“Where words leave off, music begins.”

Heinrich Heine

Editor’s

Letter

This issue celebrates the excitement following our city’s growing artistry and music scene.

I have always been a lover of music – from Norah Jones to George Strait to ZZ Top. Even though I myself am an amazing singer, our editor Kim (my longtime karaoke partner) and I were surprised that the crowd didn’t go wild for one of our performances. On a more serious note, it’s always important to support local talent and this November, we at The City Magazine pay homage to all of our local artists.

Living in this area has given me a fine-tuned appreciation and a high level of respect for the local hometown boys and girls trying to make their big break. Most recently El Paso was able to see this in our own Jonny Gray.

As a contestant on the “The Voice” he competed his heart out, finishing 12th in season five. After performing hits like “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers, Blake Shelton, Ceelo, and the rest of the judges called him, “energetic,” “lyrical” and “poetic” and we at The City couldn’t agree more. The evening they told him he would not be allowed to continue in the competition, there was a moan heard all across El Paso – but our city has more to look forward to! As he continues to work toward completing his first album, with much excitement, we announce that Jonny will be returning home to us. We invite all of you to attend The City Magazine’s annual Best of the City Awards Party on January 31st at Cutter Aviation, benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso, where Jonny will give his first stage appearance in El Paso since “The Voice.”

In the spirit of local talent, we were also able to catch up with our hometown Dirty River Boys who just released their self-titled album. Having personally listened to the entire album, I can fully attest to the huge talent these young men possess. We at the magazine have watched them grow and their musical journey has been an inspiration to us all. As they continue on tour, we wish them all the best and wait with great anticipation to see what they will do next.

Please enjoy all of the local talent this magazine brings to you and take the time to be truly inspired.

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The City

Fancy Meeting You Here!

The City Features

By: MICHAEL C. GRAHAM

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Where Are They Now?

By: MICHAEL C. GRAHAM

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The City

RAUL HERNANDEZ

Local Songstress Emily Hardtke Prime to Break Through

By: VALENTIN SANDOVAL

By: MEAGAN KINLEY

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One Wish, One Band, One Sound By: NATALIE ECKBERG

By: REED LONEY

Etiquette

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The City

Spread Joy, Be Thankful to Make Holidays Happy

Vinyl as a Way of Life

By: JOANN WARDY

By: EDDIE CEPEDA

The City

Loud

By: JAVIER CABALLERO

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The City

Harmonics Morry Sochat and the Special 20s

The City

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El Paso’s Jonny Gray

With iver Down R by the

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Professionals

A Journey Powered by Music

By: AUDREY TOLLIVER

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Healthcare

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The City

Border Legend Rod Crosby Reprises the Past, Accents the Present By: AUSTIN SAVAGE

The City

Musical Prodigy DJ Neil Mac By: MEAGAN KINLEY

SENIOR CARE Profiles

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2014 Special Olympics By: MARGO LEPE USA Games

By: VERONICA NEVAREZ

The Fit Guide

By: MATTHEW WILKSON

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Astrology

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By: GRACE THE PSYCHIC LADY

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Spirituality Love

When Is It Time to Break Up? By: JANNET BUSTILLOS

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ASTRO

5 Pro Artist Tips For Expert Eye Makeup By: MATTHEW ABRAHAM

Being Your Unique Self By: MICHELLE CROMER

Mad for Monochrome

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Travel

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By: ECTOR ACOSTA

Investment 148 Medical Professionals:

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Food

Let’s Talk Turkey

Northeast Regional Skate Park

A Prescription for Your Financial Health

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BY: NATALIE ROSALES

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Hidden Gem

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HIS PREROGATIVE

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Beauty

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Omar Cruz - Assistant Director of Development UTEP Athletics 1. Since you work at UTEP Athletics, you obviously love sports!

later found myself being the public address

Did you play any sports in high school or college? “I stayed

announcer at our volleyball home games.

pretty active when I was younger – can’t say it’s the same case today.

From there, I managed my undergraduate

Baseball has always been one of my passions so I played all four years

studies, athletic internship and part-time

at Cathedral High. It wasn’t until college that I discovered ice hockey and

job all four years of college to receive the

quickly joined a team for a few years. Now being old and retired – I stick

ultimate graduation present – a full-time

to coaching the Pee Wee kids on the ice.”

job with UTEP Athletics.”

2. What’s your biggest donor event of the year and what has

4. Has there been a success story with

been your most successful event? “We recently held our largest

awarding a student-athlete scholarship

annual fundraising event – Orange Fever Fiesta – at the Grace Gardens

that really stands out in your mind?

Ballroom on August 23rd to benefit UTEP student-athlete scholarships.

“With having over 360 UTEP student-

This year was by far our most successful sold-out event, raising

athletes, it’s hard to pick one specific

over $192,000 to help kick-off our athletic season. It was certainly a

story. The gratifying part about my career

memorable evening with our many dedicated donors, fans, coaches,

is working with these young adults that

student-athletes and El Paso’s favorite mascot – Paydirt Pete.”

are all passionate about the El Paso community, UTEP and their sport. The amount of support we receive from our donors, fans and

3. How did you end up falling into your line of work?

volunteers helps our program remain competitive on the field and in

“It was a blessing how everything came together. I literally walked

the classroom.”

into the Athletics office, inquired about an internship and two days

Jaime Barba- Costume Designer/ Director of UTEP Dinner Theater 1. How long have you been the costume

3. Many of the dinner theater’s costumes are donated and then altered

designer for UTEP Dinner Theater? How many

and spruced up by you and your team. How often do people donate

shows have you done? “Officially I have been

and how do they know to donate. “We get donations year round. Most

the full time Costume Designer here at the UTEP

of the time the donations come from our patrons who regularly come see

Dinner Theatre since 2006. However, I costumed

our shows and they have stuff they need to get rid of so they donate it.

the Summer Show off and on since 1995. I have

Some of the time there are people in town that have cleaned out closets or

also been Wig and Hair designer since 1992.”

someone in their family has passed away and they need a place to donate the clothing so they just give us a call and they can come donate it. Because

2. Your directing the upcoming musical

we are a ‘non-profit’ the donation can be considered a tax right off.”

“Footloose” which will premiere at the end of October. Did you get to pick the musical

4. What costume or show that you’ve worked on has been your

and do you also work on costumes when

favorite and why? “I have had many shows that I have designed that

you’re directing? “Costume Designer is my full time job here at the

I enjoyed designing for, but my favorite probably would have been “La

Dinner Theatre, so I do costume every show, every season. I usually

Cage Aux Folles.” It is the play version of the film The Birdcage, so I had

direct one show every season. I do usually get to pick the show that I

to design these elaborate show costume for drag performers. It was

want to direct.”

fun lots of feathers and sequence. I got to stretch my imagination.”

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A Journey Powered by Music

El Paso’s Own

Jonny Gray | By: MICHAEL C. GRAHAM |

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A

fter spending any amount of

However, it is at that point that the similarities

time talking to Jonny Gray,

tend to stop, as the arc of Jonny’s life begins

it is almost impossible not

to take on a life and shape all its own.

to feel that in many ways he was a very typical young man

To begin, it is important to note that like most

growing up in El Paso in the early 2000s. He

musicians, there is the presence of music, in

seems to have many of the same concerns

some way, shape or form, throughout most

and experiences as other members of his

of Jonny’s life. As Jonny described it during

generation, particularly any other young men

our conversation, “I had an uncle who helped

who grew up in El Paso. He speaks fondly

me get my first guitar and taught me to play

about his family and has an affection for his

when I was a kid.” From that point forward,

hometown that perhaps only fellow El Pasoans

Jonny said that music was always with

can fully understand, and has a generally

him, and that he continued to try, learn and

positive memory of his high school years. He

develop as a guitarist as he grew up.

entered the Air Force after high school and

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served as a member of their Security Forces,

Jonny’s early years were probably not unlike

City. He attended Edgemere Elementary

or law enforcement branch, for four years;

many of you reading this story. He grew up

and then Eastwood Middle School, in the

something that many others can also relate to.

in what was then East El Paso, before the

heart of long-standing, community-focused

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November, 2014 neighborhoods. From there he went to Jesus Chapel Christian School, a private faith-based school that has been serving the East El Paso community for almost 40 years. Very shortly after graduating, Jonny enlisted in the Air Force on a four-year enlistment contract, and began his period of service to our country.

While in the Air Force, Jonny was trained as and served as a member of the law enforcement focused division of the service.

In the simplest of terms, each branch of the military maintains its own equivalent of a police force, ensuring proper conduct between and among its service members, as well as helping to establish and keep good order and discipline, elements critical to the success of any branch of the military. As a member of the Security Forces, one of the primary areas of responsibility is keeping the bases and operating locations secure.

It was this role that kept Jonny busy for most of his time during two deployments to Iraq, during the height of our involvement in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as part of the Global War on Terror. During that time period, Jonny’s existence was one that was probably reflective of a great many young men and women in this country who were called to serve for any number of reasons: emotions and sentiment full of purpose, scattered between

an

almost

binary

existence,

bouncing between periods of constant and often chaotic movement and almost complete idleness. It was during these periods of calm that Jonny furthered his love of music, and discovered a new and powerful instrument: his voice.

Photo by: Brett Watts

As he described it to me, “If you have served

developing his skills and passion. He started

where he was technically stationed for most

in any branch of the military, you know

singing along with his guitar, and began

of his service time. He found himself at Roxy’s

that during the down time, there is always

covering everything from the Beatles to Pearl

Sports Bar, on an open mic night, and was

one guy that is the entertainment. The guy

Jam. He built confidence and momentum,

challenged by one of his former senior enlisted

helping make the time go by a little easier

and was unknowingly preparing for the next

leaders. “Jonny, get up there and sing a song

for everyone. He is a comic, or an athlete,

phase of his life, which would begin almost

and I will buy your drinks for the rest of the

or a musician, and he keeps everyone

immediately after leaving the Air Force.

night.” So, Jonny went up and sang a song or two, and his music career was officially rolling.

entertained. I was that guy.” While he was spending his down time entertaining his

Upon completing his four-year commitment,

fellow airmen, he was also polishing and

Jonny was living in the San Antonio area,

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audition led to more auditions, until finally, after several months, he found himself auditioning for the main production team at NBC, the open audition for the show.

And as all of us now know, he nailed it.

While on the show, Jonny continued surviving round after round, and found himself on Team CeeLo, competing with the other members of the show and perhaps most importantly building a national audience and learning about the music industry. “Getting to see and learn about the inner workings of the industry was truly invaluable.” Jonny performed week after week, walking through Photo by: Brett Watts

a different decade of music that influenced him each week, covering everything from

“The booking agent for the bar was there

Tom Petty to The Beatles to The Killers. And

that night, and she offered me a couple of

although he was eliminated right before the

nights a week playing on the spot.” Pretty

final 10, I don’t think Jonny regrets a moment

soon, he was performing several nights a

of how it transpired. “I am in a really good

week, playing covers exclusively. “It was

spot right now,” he told me.

almost always covers of the 90s grunge bands: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains.

After a series of post-show interviews

Alice in Chains had some songs that were

and media appearances, including one on

just great for me, because I was playing

the “TODAY” with Kathie Lee and Hoda,

everything solo with my guitar.” After some

Jonny’s new spot is in Austin, finishing

time passed, Jonny started mixing some of

recording his first full-length album. In fact,

his own original music in with the cover sets,

my conversation with Jonny happened in

and made his second discovery: People really

between recording sessions in the studio.

liked what he wrote.

Having secured funding for the record, he is

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excited to soon release an album of 10 tracks “I had been writing, or trying to write music

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for quite a while. I just never had any way

the heart. As he explained it to me, his songs

of knowing if anybody thought it was any

are a mix of his experiences and influences,

good.” As it turns out, most people thought

and he hopes that these songs will connect

it was very, very good. Although he did not

with his listeners.

specifically say it, I would guess that it was this combination of a powerful voice, a solid

Jonny’s album should be released sometime

ability to cover well-known songs and the

in the next few months, but until then,

ability to write good original material that led to

you can find him playing in and around the

the next phase of his journey: A stint on NBC’s

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S

t h e di rt y r ive r b oys

Photos by: Charlie Stout everal years ago, my wife and I

recently with one of the elusive quartet,

a stable of roughly 50 potential tracks and

were fortunate enough to have

Marco Gutierrez, to get a brief update on

whittled it down to the baker’s dozen that

been invited to go see a local

how things were going and what the band

made the cut. “We had a great experience

band play a small gig here in El

has planned down the road.

working with our producer, Chris “Frenchie” Smith, and he was amazing at taking each

Paso. We went with some mutual friends, who also happened to

“Everything

is

coming

together,

and

song to its full potential.”

be friends with some of the guys in the

everything has been coming to this point,”

band, and we were instantly hooked. The

said Marco. “The album has been done since

Marco and I discussed their songwriting

Dirty River Boys have a sound that is

the spring and we have just been waiting

style and method, as it is the songwriting

completely their own; they put on a show

for the right partner and right way to release

that really helps elevate their collective

that is simple and engaging and incredibly

it.” The album, recorded at Sonic Ranch in

sound. “Everything is ultimately the four

entertaining. Fast forward to 2014, and the

Tornillo and The Bubble in Austin, Texas, is a

of us coming together,” he said, “but one

Boys are fresh off success after success,

powerful mix of 13 new tracks that the guys

guy will usually start by bringing the idea to

and are continuing to grow their sound

are extremely proud of and that represents

the table and taking the lead.” They had a

and their following. Their self-titled fourth

a departure from their previous takes at

wealth of material to draw from, and some

release and second full-length album, “The

recording. The entire band – Marco, Nino

well-earned and enjoyable collaborations

Dirty River Boys,” will be released October

Cooper, Travis Stearns and Colton James

with Cory Morrow and Ray Wiley Hubbard,

14th. The album is already generating

– took a deliberate amount of time off and

longtime staples and pillars within the Texas

considerable buzz. I stole a few moments

holed up in the studio. They ultimately took

and Southwest alt-country music scene.

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The band has an aggressive kickoff tour for

January, culminating in their appearance

confident that they Boys will do just that,

the new album planned, and is leveraging

at the Music Fest in Steamboat Springs,

and will have audiences dancing and singing

the advance buzz about the release to push

Colorado next January.

up and down the East Coast and into the Midwest. For the Dirty River Boys, the train

the boundaries of their territory further. The Wall Street Journal’s music blog Speakeasy

Without a doubt, the band is enjoying some

has left the station and is starting to pick up

debuted the album online on the 7th and

well-earned success and the chance to

steam.

helped further broaden the band’s appeal.

finally get on the road with new material.

The kickoff tour will have the band making an

Their live show is what sets them apart, as

Make a point to catch them over the next

East Coast swing, which will include stops

the audience can truly feel the energy and

couple of months. If you cannot make one

in Boston, New York City, Washington D.C.

enjoyment that the band brings to the stage.

of their shows throughout the country, they

and Nashville, as well as some Midwest

It also is a showcase for their collective

will be playing at Tricky Falls here in El Paso

stops in Chicago and Cleveland. They will

songwriting talents, as well as a lens to view

on December 19th. Come start your holidays

also continue to play their own backyard,

their backgrounds and influences through.

with one of the coolest live shows you will

as it were, with several stops in Texas and

“Frenchie really helped us tie it all together.

ever see, courtesy of The Dirty River Boys.

Oklahoma mixed in. In all, the band will play

Now we are ready to play it all for people

roughly 30 stops between September and

and connect with a broader audience.” I am

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Where Are They Now?

RAUL HERNANDEZ | By: VALENTIN SANDOVAL |

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where are they now?

November, 2014

T

he film and movie industry has

right tenured light and assist the director

changed.

Brazil,

and editor in producing music videos. These

Mexico, essentially the rest of the

music videos have become the impetus

world, has changed, and humanity

for a cultural revolution that isn’t waiting to

(filmmakers) as a whole, are producing better

be labeled a revolution, but is simply being

reflections of the human experience with

produced and created consistently. These

smaller, more compact, and more efficient

young people work at developing pertinent

cameras that have made the celluloid less

cinema that is changing the world via the

and less relevant. Now, it’s about your proper

Internet everyday.

India,

China,

settings and how you light – what the French coined “mise en scene,” essentially, one’s

Raul is often the director of photography for

composition. Francis Ford Coppola was right

famed young director Matt

in “Hearts of Darkness” – his documentary

Alonzo. He’s shot music

on the making of “Apocalypse Now” – when

videos for the likes of Tyrese,

he stated at the end that in 30 years, young

Chris Cornell, Snoop Dog,

filmmakers would take small cameras in

Ice Cube, P Diddy, The

their hands and become fully empowered to

Game, to name a few. His

create their own Picasso, Caravaggio pieces.

crew won an MTV Music

The game has changed.

Video Award years ago for the video he shot on a Canon

Locally, there’s an emergence of talented

DSLR for the song “Like a

filmmakers of all ages working their short

G6.” He manages a way to

and feature stories on writing and editing

work across the country,

software in studios, homes, and coffee

primarily in Los Angeles,

houses around the city. There’s a cinematic

while

renaissance, an erudite period occurring here

here in El Paso. One of the

in the frontier. The region is ripe. The talent

aspects I revere about Raul is

is fresh. And the film festival floodgates have

his desire and willingness to

opened to local El Paso talent working hard to

work with local musical acts.

get theirs out there. In this particular profile,

Aside from that, he cultivates

I focus on Raul Hernandez, a local El Pasoan,

young local crew, assisting in

Socorro actually.

launching their careers.

After having spent some time at the local TV

“I broke into the Spanish

stations, Raul’s creative fire burned too bright

market shooting videos for

inside. So he took off to the Los Angeles Film

regional artists like Gerardo Ortiz, Luis Coronel

School where he studied for a couple years.

and Regulo Caro. We also came out on El

In LA, Raul constantly worked hard making

Gordo y La Flaca several times for behind the

a name for himself, and found a way to take

scenes looks at those music videos.”

starting

his

family

his crew to the top of the music video world.

Raul persevered in the fast pace of the Los

One of the current projects he’s working on is

Angeles film industry. He went there on his

producing Ribo Flavin’s first music video off

own dime, stuck it out when things seemed

their album Full Circle, which was recorded

slow. And through the ratio of persistence

at Sonic Ranch. Ribo Flavin is an ensemble

found himself working with great people as a

– much in the way The Roots looks on stage

camera operator and cinematographer.

– with an army of performers and musicians.

They perform hip-hop, with sax, percussion

Raul Hernandez is one of those cinematic,

and guitar. Expect to catch their music video

intuitive visual geniuses that are able to take

produced by Raul Hernandez on Facebook,

a hip-hop artist and process them within the

Vimeo, and/or YouTube.

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Local Songstress

Emily Hardtke

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e m i ly h a r d t k e

orn in Waco, Texas local artist Emily

keyboard’s power cord at a show and it was

So there I was: so nervous, shaking in my

Hardtke moved around a lot before

never to be found again, so I picked up the

chair. At the time I was only 17. Well, they

finally landing here in the Sun City of

guitar and I actually stuck to that a little more.”

liked what I played, and ever since I’ve been invited to go out to the ranch. It was just a

El Paso. Now an aspiring artist she has taken El Paso’s local scene by

Ever since, Emily has been performing all

right place at the right time kind of thing – I

storm and is even in the midst of finishing

around El Paso, from local music hotspots like

couldn’t have planned any of it.”

her first album.

Tricky Falls, The Pizza Joint, The Black Orchid, onto more serious venues like Sonic Ranch.

“I started out playing the piano pretty young,”

“I’ve played out at Sonic Ranch a few times

Emily recalled. “My first teacher was really

and it’s just heaven on earth. I’ve been featured

mean, if you didn’t play a note correctly or if

on some projects out there and I’ve made

you didn’t have proper wrist form she would

some really incredible friends in the process.

get really angry so I didn’t stay in lessons too

David Garza has been working with me and I’m

long. Then my family moved to El Paso and I

hoping to have my album done by next spring

joined the praise band at St. Clements, so a lot

with his help. So far I have nine songs. I’m

of what I learned about music was just figuring

hoping with this piano I can pump out 10, from

stuff out by listening and training my ear. My

there I just need to get the paperwork pumped

dad is also a really phenomenal guitarist and

out and then the fun part: studio time.”

he plays a lot of 1950s rock ’n’ roll. He’s the one who actually gifted me my first guitar.

Emily began performing at Sonic Ranch after

When he gave it to me, I really didn’t want

a chance encounter. “One day a friend of

anything to do with it, at the time I was just

mine sat me down and had me play for Tony

so in love with piano. Well, one time I left my

Rancich, who is the owner of Sonic Ranch.

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When asked which instrument she prefers, she explains that her relationship with each is unique. “I like piano because everything is laid out in front of you, and with guitar it is completely different. Guitar makes it easier to figure out the transitions, but I still play

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on e wi s h , on e ban d, on e s o un d

November, 2014

or Del Valle senior Stephen Dominguez, his time as part of the school’s marching band drumline was what kept him going during some of the most difficult times of his life.

“It’s his passion,” said his mother Bonnie Sanchez.

“He loves music and loves being in the band.”

So when it came time for the 17-year-old to choose his Make-A-Wish request, the decision was easy – replacement of new percussion instruments and accessories for the school’s entire drumline.

Dominguez is fighting two aggressive tumors – pleural plaques in his right lung and fibromatosis near his ribs.

“These people are my family,” said Dominguez, who hopes to one day attend Texas Tech University.

“There’s nothing that I wouldn’t do for them. They are like my brothers and sisters.”

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“It’s remarkable, it says a lot about his character and who he is.

Stephen is a great guy so it wasn’t surprising that he would do something like this.

He is that kind of kid.”

Armando Martinez, Del Valle’s band director

When the Make-A-Wish® North Texas El Paso Regional Office approached Dominguez

several

months

ago,

rather than request a vacation to an exotic locale or to meet a celebrity, he selflessly asked for the organization to help provide new equipment for his high school drumline.

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November, 2014 The wish was executed secretly behind the scenes. On September 19, during the halftime show of Del Valle’s home football game against rival Parkland, the wish was revealed. The new drumline was rolled onto the field amid announcements. Family and friends of Dominguez were invited onto the field to celebrate the reveal. When Stephen came forward, the tears rolling down his face betrayed his emotions.

“I just couldn’t believe it,” he said. “I had no idea what was going on. But this is awesome.”

The mission of Make-A-Wish® North Texas is to grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

“It’s

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witnessing

the

community rally behind Wish families,” said board member Shelley Mozelle. “Stephen’s generosity – combined with the support that we have seen from the school, Guitar Center and Dynasty USA – demonstrates the special impact of Make-A-Wish. Our wishes positively impact not just the recipient and his family, but the entire community. The granting of a wish truly has the power to change lives.”

“This wish is huge – it benefits the band, the school and the entire community,” said Mark Lopez, the store manager at Guitar Center. “We’re excited to be a part of this.

It’s amazing how he’s thinking of everybody else.”

For those who know Dominguez, however, his generosity is not a surprise.

“It’s remarkable, it says a lot about his character and who he is,” said Armando Martinez, Del Valle’s band director. “Stephen is a great guy so it wasn’t surprising that he would do something like this. He is that kind of kid.”

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Morry Sochat and the Special 20s

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W

harmonica

destiny? “Where I went to (college), WGEN

so different? There are

TV had every Cubs game on, and I became a

hy

is

the

hold

big fan – it was just this hall of fame team . . .

more mystique to certain

so me and a buddy just said ‘Let’s just move

individuals than others. For

up there!’” And so they did, and got started

instruments

that

example, there are those that

on the path of music.

cannot help but be spellbound by a violin solo, and others who are captivated by a

“I’ve always been a fan of music. I started

soothing trumpet. But there is something

playing guitar in 1994 and pretty much taught

universal about a harmonica, isn’t there?

myself,” Morry remembers. He would pick

It’s an instrument so small and simple, yet

up songbooks and learn the chords and riffs

it produces a sound so unique and complex

of his favorite songs. Naturally, this led to

that it reaches out and immediately snatches

his being in a band a couple years later. “In

your attention – and for certain people

1998/99 I started playing in a rock band that

like Special 20s founder Morry Sochat

played The Clash (and other favorites). Mostly,

(pronounced Sock-et), the sound has a funny

we were just having fun.” While playing with

way of not letting go.

the band, Morry started to recognize that his guitar playing needed honing. “At

Morry was born and raised in El Paso,

one point, I thought to myself ‘I

attending

need to take guitar lessons,’

Moorhead

Junior

High

and

eventually graduating from Coronado High

because, well, I was in need

in 1986. He has fond memories of growing

of them!” he jokes. Guitar

up in El Paso, but most of them don’t

in hand, Morry walked

include playing an instrument. “I was a

into Old Town School of

big skateboarder back then – I was always

Folk, where his life would

skating the ditches,” Morry remembers. It

change forever.

took a fateful move to Chicago to get him on track for his musical career; a move originally driven by Morry’s love of the Chicago Cubs – how could it not be

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There are instruments that hold more

instruments perhaps was not altogether

mystique for certain individuals than others.

similar, Sochat’s immediate connection with

Morry Sochat had that feeling walking

the harmonica allowed him to learn the steps

through the halls of Old Town School of

and excel extremely quickly.

Folk. “I was walking past a harmonica class

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and was absolutely blown away,” describes

Morry obviously wanted to put his newfound

Sochat. He immediately began taking steps

skill to use, and so he did the same thing he

to learn, putting down the guitar and picking

did when he learned the guitar. “I started

up the harmonica. “I went in (to the class)

playing in a band called Tongue and Groove,”

and said ‘I know nothing.’ And they said

he remembers, “and then one day I looked

‘Great! You have no bad habits. We can teach

around and said to some guys I met at Old

you correctly from the start.’”

Town School of Folk, ‘Let’s just start our own band!’” And so, Morry Sochat & The Special

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Morry instantly recognized a difference

20s were born, aptly named after a type of

between guitar and harmonica. “It clicked

harmonica. They concentrate on ‘40s and

so much more than guitar – it immediately

‘50s-style rhythm, focusing mainly on swing

clicked, the whole system did. I just ate it

and Chicago blues. When asked if he has

up and got so intense into it. So I played and

favorite style between the two, Sochat is

studied, and played and studied … ” he trails

quick to answer. “I really don’t! We kind of

off, chuckling, obviously lost in the memory.

play it all and love it all. If we play at a dance

“See the thing is, you can’t really pick up and

venue that wants more swing, obviously we

learn the harmonica like you learn the guitar

will (oblige), but we will throw some blues

– it’s just not the same,” he continues. “With

in there for flavor.” For about a year and a

the guitar you can see where your fingers

half, the full band took just about every show

are or where they need to be. The harmonica

possible, including some shows in El Paso

isn’t like that.” Although learning the two

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in the City. “Hopefully, I will be able to play in El Paso in the near future,” he says, determination evident in his voice.

In the meantime, Morry Sochat and The Special 20s have already released three albums – Eatin’ Dirt, Swingin’-Shufflin’Smokin, and The Special 20s, all of which are available on their website (www.special20s. com/disco.html) as well as Amazon and iTunes. A fourth album is currently in development and about to be recorded. “We do a lot of prep work with our albums,” he explains. “All the songs are there, it’s just getting them on tape”.

When I asked Morry what makes the harmonica so appealing to him, he answered quickly – “It’s always with me.” He is talking about the size of the instrument of course.

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• Thanksgiving is not the only time that we should be thankful, but it is certainly a time that we want to make a point to thank our spouses for whatever they do in contributing to the family unit, whether it be through work outside the home or domestic chores. It is a time for children to show appreciation to their parents, a time for expressing love, respect and gratitude to all.

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in touch with patients and the rest of the

autism, ADHD and obesity, as well as various

El Paso community, El Paso Pediatric

resource links, are merely a click away

El Paso Pediatric Associates - West

Associates maintains a Facebook page that

and provide helpful insight and preliminary

650 Belvidere St.

is kept up to date with the latest and most

material prior to meeting with one of their

El Paso, Texas 79912

relevant articles, news stories and parenting

qualified pediatricians.

(915) 533-1441

also ensures that its website is equipped

EPPA is open 365 days a year (including

www.elpasopeds.com

with a wealth of useful information and links.

holidays and weekends) and offers access

www.facebook.com/

Of note is the “For Parents” section of their

to its doctors and nurses through a 24-

el-paso-pediatric-associates

website which allows parents to print and

hour on-call service. All of the doctors have

complete their “new patient” forms ahead

admitting privileges at Sierra Providence

of time. In addition, information can be

Health Network Hospitals (excluding Sierra

found regarding the American Academy of

Providence East), Las Palmas Medical Center

Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control’s

and Del Sol Medical Center.

tips. In addition to their Facebook page, EPPA

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Doctors listed from left to right: Dr. Debba, Dr. Rodriquez, Dr. Choubkha, Dr. Rivera, Dr. Vanderpool, Dr. Ramirez, Dr. Nour, Dr. Gaytan, Mr. Petrus, PA

El Paso Behavioral Health System El Paso Behavioral Health System (EPBHS),

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The innovative women’s program offers a

formerly University Behavioral Health of

on its diverse medical staff of specialized and

nurturing environment that gives women

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fellowship-trained physicians, one of the

the chance to process intimate and highly

EPBHS offers the community the highest

largest behavioral groups in the area, most of

personal issues with an all-female therapist

quality inpatient and outpatient treatment

whom have at least 20+ years of experience.

and nursing staff as well as a female

for mental health and chemical dependency

Their two facilities – one located in central El

psychiatrist. EPBHS also offers the only

issues. It is the only freestanding, private

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inpatient behavioral health treatment in El

psychiatric hospital in El Paso and the largest

are also staffed with a multi-disciplined team

Paso for children as young as 5 years of

facility of this type in the region. “El Paso

of qualified professionals including masters-

age. “Working with you, we can open a

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safe path to a better life for your child. We focus on innovation and individuality. As

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personal situations change, so do our care

your individual needs and design a specialized

apart by its range of specialized programs

plans,” explained Mia Goldman, Director

treatment plan dedicated to you,” said David

including a bilingual senior program, a

of Outpatient Services. The rehabilitation

Morris, Chief Executive Officer of EPBHS.

substance

program,

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child and adolescent program, a military

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program (treating active duty, veterans and

and 12-Step recovery.

While hospitalization is something we do

their dependents), as well as a women’s

very well, we also offer a full continuum of

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abuse/dependency

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Dr. Alan W. Pittle, D.P.M., FACFAS

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Charles Pittle, D.P.M., PLLC “We don’t treat feet – we are in this business to treat people with foot problems.” foot

Through the years it’s been me, my son, my

specialists, Dr. Alan W. Pittle and his son, Dr.

wife used to work here, and now Charley’s

Charles I. Pittle have a combined 50+ years

wife is here too along with his sister. We are

of experience in the field of podiatry. “I was

a very family-oriented and people-oriented

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Working

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father-son

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that was my dream,” explained Alan. “Or so I thought. The job wasn’t what I thought it was

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and I’ve been working in this exciting field

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ever since.” But the story doesn’t end there.

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Charles began working in the clinic at the

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young age of 13 – inspired by his father’s

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work. “I started working with my dad when

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Dr. Keak C. Khauv, M.D.

Provident Eye Specialists, P.A. “Our mission is to provide consistent, professional, high-quality vision care to our patients.”

Keak C. Khauv, M.D. serves El Paso as a

diabetic eye disease, dry eyes, and any

board certified ophthalmologist and surgeon

eye-related emergencies. “My focus of

at Provident Eye Specialists. Dr. Khauv got

interest is comprehensive ophthalmology,

his start by obtaining a biochemistry degree

including cataract surgery, pterygium surgery,

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from the University of California at Los

oculoplastic

Dr. Keak C. Khauv, M.D.

Angeles, graduating summa cum laude. He

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attended medical school at the University

is also equipped with a YAG laser machine.

El Paso, Texas 79925

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been practicing ever since. On top of this

promote the understanding and education of

wealth of experience Dr. Khauv is a board

various eye diseases to inspire our patients

certified ophthalmologist with the American

to live a better quality of life,” said Dr. Khauv.

Board of Ophthalmology and a member of

“Patient care is at the heart of our practice

the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

and we value and respect our patients with

procedures

and

glaucoma

the utmost compassion and dignity.”

Today, Dr. Khauv’s practice at Provident Eye Specialists offers the latest and most advanced procedures in cataract surgery, glaucoma

management,

treatment

of

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SPINE & REHAB SPECIALISTS “Our vision is to give exceptional quality Physical Therapy to our patients delivered by skilled and caring professionals.”

Spine & Rehab Specialists opened the doors

passion is treating patients with difficult back

dedicating themselves to changing the image

of its first facility in 1997 with a commitment

and neck injuries, helping to return them to a

of Physical Therapy in El Paso, Harry and

to Physical Therapy in El Paso. Harry Koster,

healthy and productive lifestyle.

Bonnie are very involved with UTEP. Besides teaching, they also work with the Athletic

PT, Cert. MDT and Bonnie Heredia-Koster, ATC, LAT, MA own Spine & Rehab Specialists,

“We work hard with our employees to make

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sure that every single one of them follows the

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principle that our patients come first. From the

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moment you first contact us, to the moment Bonnie is a true El Pasoan, who has been a

you are returned back to your normal life, we

healthcare provider for over 25 years. After

want your experience to be excellent and we

her busy days managing the administrative

want you to feel that you were treated right.”

professionals at the company she finds time

Bonnie and Harry have invested in equipment

to teach in the Kinesiology and Physical

that is unique in El Paso, including the REPEX

Therapy departments at UTEP. Harry is a

table for back problems, the Multi Cervical

native of The Netherlands, is adjunct/part

Unit for neck problems, the AlterG Anti-

time faculty for UTEP’s Doctor of Physical

gravity Treadmill for walking or running while

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Manual Physical Therapy Specialists “Manual Physical Therapy Specialists offers exceptional care provided by experienced physical therapists Marcos Parga, PT, ATC, FAAOMPT and Patti Carrillo, PT, FAAOMPT.” “Manual Physical Therapy Specialists is

each program of recovery. “Altogether our

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committed to providing excellent Physical

goal is to provide the kind of hands-on therapy

residency and fellowship program. Ms.

Therapy care. You can rest assured that your

that will return you to your life quickly and

Carrillo holds an Adjunct Faculty position at

care will be customized to address your

effectively, while preventing future injuries.”

UTEP’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

She is currently completing her Post-

individual needs and neuro-musculoskeletal injuries, and it will be provided by highly

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trained,

you in determining your plan’s PT coverage.

at Drexel University with a concentration in

licensed

Physical

Therapists,”

hand therapy.

explained clinic owner, Marcos Parga.

Marcos A. Parga, PT, ATC, FAAOMPT Marcos and Patti are both fellowship trained

Marcos completed a bachelor’s degree in Athletic

in orthopedic manual physical therapy, a

Training at New Mexico State University and

credential that only two percent of all therapists

a master’s in Physical Therapy at Angelo State

nationwide ever achieve. “Our experience and

University. Marcos trained at the Manual Therapy

level of expertise means that when a client

Institute, an accredited orthopedic manual

comes in, they will be receiving the best care.”

therapy residency and fellowship program. He is also highly trained in dry needling. Marcos also

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In addition to manual therapy, clients at MPTS

provides advanced clinical training and mentorship

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have the opportunity to receive dry needling

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therapy provided by the region’s most experienced practitioner. Training in selective

Patti Carrillo, PT, FAAOMPT

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functional movement assessment also allows

Patti earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical

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MPTS therapists to integrate exercises into

Therapy from the University of Delaware.

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Total Orthotic & Prosthetic Solutions, Inc. “El Paso’s #1 Choice for Orthotics and Prosthetics.”

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The dream of Total Orthotic & Prosthetic

Today, Total Orthotic and Prosthetic Solutions

opened its doors March 8, 2004. Since then,

Solutions started when Miguel was in his

works to help its patients heal and return

the company has continued to grow and

last semester of completing his business

quickly to normal life one step at a time.

today is considered the best orthotic and

degree at UTEP. It was then that Miguel

prosthetic clinic in town. Locally owned by

was introduced to the field of orthotics and

Miguel and Susan Guerra, Total Orthotic and

prosthetics and quickly fell in love with the

Prosthetic Solutions is a nationally accredited,

business and decided to change his career

board certified and VA approved facility

trajectory. He fulfilled the prerequisites and

proudly serving the El Paso community.

applied for orthotics and prosthetics school.

Together, Miguel, Susan and their dedicated

He was accepted at the University of Texas

staff specialize in creating custom upper and

Southwestern

lower extremity artificial limbs, and also offer

with wife Susan, a registered nurse, the

Downtown

a complete line of soft goods, pre-fabricated

two thrived in Dallas. Four years later, after

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orthotic devices, arch supports, diabetic

Miguel graduated and served his two-year

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shoes and more. Miguel is one of the most

residency, they moved back to El Paso where

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qualified prothetists and orthotists in El Paso

Miguel began work at the same orthotics and

and can create a myriad of custom braces,

prosthetics lab that jumpstarted his career.

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including arch supports, ankle foot orthoses,

After a lot of prayer and thought, Miguel and

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knee braces, knee ankle foot orthoses,

Susan decided to go out on their own and Total

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lumbar sacral orthoses, thoracic lumbar

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Complete Emergency Care “We love working together to make each patient feel special.”

While wait times for emergency room care

Founded in San Antonio, Texas in 2012,

feedback that we’ve received, we think we

in hospitals throughout El Paso continue

Complete Emergency Care is redefining prior

are on the right track!”

to surge, a more efficient emergency care

conceptions and pioneering more streamlined

service is beginning to gain ground and

avenues for both response and performance.

Operating out of their Redd Road facility

notoriety in a market that is so desperate for

Because of their success and efficacy in this

on El Paso’s Westside since September of

something a bit more streamlined.

venture, additional facilities are currently in

2013, Complete Emergency Care is set to

operation in the Dallas/Fort Work region, San

break ground on an Eastside facility, which is

“We are the first and only facility to be licensed

Antonio and El Paso with future plans for

slated to open in February 2015.

by the State of Texas as a Free Standing

growth in the Corpus Christi market.

Emergency Medical Facility in El Paso,” Amy Hernandez, CEC’s El Paso Site Director,

“We love working together to make each

explained. “Our doors are open 24 hours a

patient feel special,” explained Hernandez.

day seven days a week; we never close -- not

“Patient satisfaction is our utmost priority.

Complete Emergency Care

even for holidays. We offer the same basic

And we’re extremely fortunate to have

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services as a hospital ER, including: on-site

such a great team of people who take pride

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laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services.

in their work. Our staff is committed to

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Our emergency trained physicians, nurses

exceeding the expectations of everyone who

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and technologists are able to provide medical

walks through our door and have come to

care to all ages at all times. Our average wait

pride ourselves in providing each customer

time to see a physician is less than 15 minutes

with an exceptional experience. And based

and no appointments are necessary.”

upon the overwhelming positive customer

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Bienestar Home Health Services “Enhancing the Health and Well-being of the El Paso Community.”

Bienestar Home Health Services has been

Medicare patients who meet the home health

a day. We invite you to contact us if the need

enhancing the health and well-being of the

guidelines for homebound status qualify for

arises; the choice is yours. Remember, our

El Paso Community since March 2005, when

home care at no cost to the patient. Home

name, Bienestar is symbolic of El Paso’s star

Angie G. Candelaria and Lovey Cervantes

health services include Skilled Nursing,

on the mountain.

became partners in a Medicare home health

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy,

agency. Angie’s prior experience in nursing

Speech Therapy, Home Health Aides and a

homes and home health agencies combined

Social Worker. Our nurses are especially well

with Lovey’s public service experience

trained in Wound care, Infection Control and

insured the agency’s commitment to provide

Diabetic Care/Teaching.

quality patient home health care.

Bienestar Home Health Services is licensed

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Our ultimate goal is to provide the best

and certified as a Medicare Agency by the

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quality care in the comfort of the patient’s

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home, as in the home of Magdalena Najera,

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shown here with Bienestar nurse, Arydiana

teach and intervene according to the needs of

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Guerrero. Home care is beneficial to a

each individual patient, in collaboration with

patient’s overall recovery primarily because

the physician’s orders. It is important to note

the care is personalized, allowing patients to

that home health services are administered

recuperate in the comfort and safety of their

at no cost to patients with Medicare.

home. This is preferable to remaining in the hospital where infections are prevalent.

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Dr. Spencer Frink, M.D. “One of the most rewarding aspects of my practice is knowing when one of my patients feels as though they’ve been given the best care they could possibly receive.”

It was a little over a year ago when Dr.

In addition to his orthopaedic oncology

exciting to see my patients recover so quickly

Spencer Frink, M.D. made the commitment

specialty, Dr. Frink has extensive experience

compared to the traditional approaches and

to leave his practice in San Antonio, move his

in total joint replacement surgery, from

with no hip-bending restrictions. I feel this

family to El Paso and fill a void in the medical

primary to complex reconstructions. He has

technique has decreased the risk of post-

community. He is a fellowship trained

been using the SuperPath® technique for

operative complications and has improved

orthopaedic surgeon with a specialization

total hip arthroplasty since 2011 and is the

outcomes for my patients.”

in orthopaedic oncology at the El Paso

first orthopaedic surgeon to perform the

Orthopaedics Surgery Group (EPOSG) and

SuperPath® technique in the West Texas–

The El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group

Center for Sports Medicine.

southern New Mexico region. He is the only

offers a full spectrum of the most advanced

physician here in El Paso who has these

musculoskeletal care in El Paso. Dr. Frink

highly specialized credentials.

would be happy to schedule an appointment

Dr. Frink completed his orthopaedic residency

with you to discuss your orthopaedic and

at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San

oncological needs.

Antonio, Texas and then went on to complete

Dr. Frink is a remarkable orthopaedic surgeon

his orthopaedic oncology fellowship at MD

and has a unique approach to patient care.

Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Regarding the SuperPath® technique, he

El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group

He is a retired Air Force colonel who finished

states, “I believe the SuperPath® technique

Dr. Spencer Frink, M.D.

his career in the Air Force as Commander

for total hip arthroplasty is the least invasive

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and Head of Orthopaedic Surgery and

of all current approaches to the hip. In

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Rehabilitation

my experience, the technique provides

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exceptional visualization while minimizing

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Clinical Pathology Laboratories “We are proud to be known as the Southwest’s largest, full-service independent reference laboratory.”

Known for their large presence around El

patients that pay in full online or at the time

Paso which extends into Las Cruces, Clinical

of service, a “no appointments necessary”

Pathology Laboratories was initially founded by

policy and the expertise of phlebotomists that

pathologists in 1948 and has been continuously

have over 10 years of healthcare experience.

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years. “We are proud to be known as the

based laboratory services.

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reference laboratory,” shared Gabriela Salazar,

“We love conducting business in El Paso

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Manager of Clinical Pathology Laboratories.

and Las Cruces because of our unique

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“We emphasize high quality, clinically relevant

environment,” explained Salazar. “We are

laboratory services with pathologists available

serving two countries, two states and our

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24 hours a day for consultation. And the

military with the diversity that they embrace.

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spirit of physician leadership is retained with

We also love our interactions with patients and

pathologists holding the highest executive

clients -- being able to positively impact them

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levels in the organization.”

by providing service with a happy attitude.”

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Operating under the Sonic Healthcare umbrella,

“At Clinical Pathology Laboratories, we focus

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CPL is proud of the fact that they provide

on LOCAL customer service. We answer our

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timely, convenient and reliable services which

calls locally without automated services and

include a focus in reducing patient wait times,

once patients and clients try our services,

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filing for secondary insurance, discounts to

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Dr. Mendoza-Ladd, Mrs. Carrie Wilkie and Dr. McCallum

El Paso Crohn’s and Autoimmune Disease Support Group “To teach individuals to be their own advocate and understand their disease.”

With a career in healthcare, Carrie Wilkie thrived

experiences when they look completely

Carrie C Wilkie, BSW, MSW

at helping others. Diagnosed with Crohn’s, she

healthy and makes it easy to be discounted.

Founder and CEO of El Paso Crohn’s &

found herself paralyzed. Instead of letting her

Autoimmune Disease Support Group

disease control her, she used her experience

Wilkie hopes that people become aware

to do the only thing she’s ever known –

of the group just as gastroenterologist Dr.

HELP. Wilkie started the El Paso Crohn’s and

Richard McCallum at Texas Tech University

Richard W. McCallum, MD,

Autoimmune Disease Support Group.

Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) did. “I was

FACP, FRACP (AUST), FACG

having a bagel one morning and came across

Director Center for

“I was impressed by Carrie and her positive

Wilkie’s flyer. I was eager to collaborate

Neurogastroenterlogy/GI Motility,

spirit to move forward. She adds a personal

at which point I contacted her and the

Professor and Founding Chair of the

touch because of her clinical background. She

relationship with TTUHSC was initiated.” This

Department of Internal Medicine at Texas

understands how the system works and how it is

new partnership with TTUHC provides added

Tech University Health Sciences Center

to be a patient,” said Dr. Antonio Mendoza-Ladd.

support and availability to resources like

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physicians, nutritionists and other specialists.

Antonio Mendoza-Ladd, MD

The group’s mission is to educate people on the effects of the inherent invisibility of

“My goal is to build community awareness

Department of Internal Medicine,

autoimmune diseases, including GI Disorders

and to teach those that suffer from these

Assistant professor of medicine,

such as Crohn’s Disease and Irritable Bowel

types of diseases that they are so much

Division of gastroenterology

Syndrome (IBS). The silent suffering that

more than their disease.” Carrie devotes

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many go through makes it difficult for others

much of her time promoting the group,

antonio.mendoza-ladd@ttuhsc.edu

to understand the excruciating pain one

volunteering and as a guest speaker.

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Mentis El Paso Since Mentis El Paso opened its doors in 2007, we have been witness to hundreds of stories of resiliency and triumph of the human spirit.

At Mentis El Paso we have a team of health

counseling, nursing care, social work, clinical

in the community to facilitate a supportive

care providers that specialize in rehabilitation

psychology, a dietician, yoga therapy and

reintegration back into their home and society.

of persons with brain injury and complex

medical management from Eric Spier, MD.

neurological

post-acute

Although there is complexity to providing

Since Mentis El Paso opened its doors in

program provides care for up to 22 residents

this type of care, we believe that we include

2007, we have been witness to hundreds

along with outpatients that have goals to

the key ingredients of compassion, expert

of stories of resiliency and triumph of the

return to work or school, become independent

knowledge and collaboration that facilitate a

human spirit. It is within these stories that

enough to care for themselves in their home,

positive and individualized experience for each

we find our motivation to pursue excellence

or participate as much as possible in their

client and their family.

and provide the high quality care that the

conditions.

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v i n y l a s a way o f l i f e

My love of antiques was instilled in me at a

band had just broken up and I needed a job

young age. My mom collected antiques, and

and a creative outlet. This is how it began.

I always wondered what purpose everything

Not because of a burning desire to

once served. I hesitate to call vinyl records

DJ for people, but because I had

antiques, but they certainly aren’t the

records. It wasn’t a tremendous

newest of technologies. Although I had vinyl

number back then, but enough

records as a young child, it wouldn’t be until

to make an interesting night

I discovered my dad’s chest of records that

happen. Vinyl collecting then

I would begin my 20-year love affair with it.

became more than a hobby, it became a livelihood. I

The dusty smell, the faded sleeves – they

would eventually add a

made me happy. Brazilian names dominated

laptop to my DJ equipment,

the collection: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao

but it was thanks to vinyl

Gilberto, Ellis Regina, Sergio Mendes . . .

that I even got there.

This was the music I was raised on so it was already familiar to me. I could sing songs

There were many years where

like “Aquas De Marco,” “Desafinado” and

feeding

of course the classic “Girl From Ipanema”

relatively easy and inexpensive, as

(“Garota de Ipanema”) word for word, even

most people had long forgotten the

though I didn’t know a word of Portuguese

wonderful medium, leaving thousands

then, or now for that matter.

of gems out there to be picked up at swap

this

addiction

was

meets, flea markets and thrift stores. Then What was not familiar to me were the faces,

something curious happened. With MP3 as

the art, the smell of the vinyl, and the sound:

the standard, and the entire industry forced

that beautiful sound of the needle touching

to re-evaluate how to sell music, vinyl slowly

the record . . . the slight but ever-present pops

began to sell again. Maybe people were

and crackle that are part of the wonderful

ready to live the experience many of them

experience. There is a warmth to vinyl that

were robbed from having. Maybe people

could never be matched by the callous digital

wanted something tangible that they could

sound waves emitted by clumsy CDs. And

hold in their hands: A piece of music that

as it turns out, there is a scientific reason for this: digital sound waves reach your ears in “packets” whereas the sound waves from a record reach your ear in the form of a constant, uninterrupted stream.

Now it seems so funny, offhand and adventitious to me that sitting on the steps of the long-gone Dolce Vita on Cincinnati street, smoking endlessly, bragging about a hobby of mine would lead to a career that would last over 10 years. A curious bar owner overheard a friend and I talking about our vinyl record collection and said, “Come DJ at my bar. I’ll pay you.” That’s how “Mod Swank,” my first DJ night began.

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they could not only listen to, but touch, feel

This new age of vinyl even directly influenced

and care for.

my decision to finally take that leap and open

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my own record store. That’s right, it’s the The record industry also took notice and

year 2014 and I’m opening an all-vinyl record

began releasing more and more new artist’s

store. I can’t count the number of amazing

music on vinyl, with the added incentive of

artists or albums I have found out about

free digital downloads with purchase. This

after having extended conversations with

meant that if you bought a record, it could

record store clerks. And now I finally have

have as much of a place in your record

the chance to be the guy behind the counter

collection as in your iTunes playlists.

who will suggest a life-changing album to someone, or maybe I’ll be the one learning

Then, the truly unimaginable happened: 2012

about a new, life-changing artist from a savvy

became the highest-selling year for records

customer.

time will tell, but consider this: at this year’s Record Store Day (a sort of vinyl-lovers

in over 20 years. 2013’s sales were even higher, and 2014 seems to be more than on

But is this a passing fad or is the newfound

holiday), I met a 12-year-old kid who lined

track to break that record. This is tantamount

love for vinyl here to stay? Will younger

up to buy some pretty amazing records. As I

to the VHS format having its highest-selling

generations pick up on this? I can say with

got to talking to his mom, she told me about

years since the advent of DVDs, Blu-rays

great pride that my two-month-old son Jael

his large collection and passion for playing

and on demand streaming. Record pressing

already has his first record: “Christmas

drums in a band. So if the children are our

plants have been finding it hard to keep up

With The Chipmunks.” And my collection,

future, then I believe the future will be just

with the demand for new vinyl, and vintage

and hopefully my store, will one day be his

fine, and Mother of Pearl Vinyl, my store, will

collections are now more prized than ever.

if it is something he is into. Ultimately, only

be here for many years to come.

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and

singer-oriented, I still was able to open the

young adults grow

show with two minutes of DJing.” From

up dreaming about

that moment on, Neil developed momentum

what and who they

in the community and began performing

want to be one day

at school dances and various community

ost

children

– never paying much

events. But as his music career took off

mind to the present. Neil McLellan is one

Neil’s parents Marvin and Sharon recognized

11-year-old molding his future, focusing on

the potential of Neil’s talent and began

the here and now. A prodigy and an El Paso

homeschooling him, opening up time for Neil

native, DJ Neil Mac is currently one of the

to focus not only on academics, but also on

youngest emerging electronic dance music

his budding musical dreams.

producers in the country. Having participated in numerous music festivals and conferences

Today DJ Neil Mac has performed all across

all over the US, Neil certainly has one large

the country at numerous events and for many

and promising future ahead of him.

important people in the industry. At the 2014 EDM Biz Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada,

When asked how he got his start and interest

Neil was the youngest attending member.

in becoming a DJ, Neil remembers, “I started

He also participated in the Insomniac’s 20

mixing on my phone when I was in the third

Something Roundtable on the future of EDM,

grade, at the time I was 8 years old. I also

where he performed for Jake Udell, YPulse

remember going to the Sun City Music

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Festival. I wanted so badly to be the guy on

Firm member. “Those trips are really fun. I

stage performing for thousands of people.”

always get to meet a lot of people I look up

From there Neil’s interest blossomed as he

to and I have been privileged to talk to a lot

continued to mix and educate himself. “I then

of people in the industry. I also got to meet

got to perform in a local talent show at school,

some of the guys in the biggest agencies in

even though they said it was technically more

the world,” Neil said.

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November, 2014 Currently DJ Neil Mac is working with producer Brad Grobler on a handful of soon-to-be-released original tracks. “I was extremely surprised and impressed at the quality of his work, also at the professionalism of Neil at such a young age,” Grobler told the El Paso Times.

“In all I top-lined and mix/mastered two of Neil’s huge EDM tracks.” Through these songs and the rest that DJ Neil Mac performs, he always hopes that he can take his listeners on musical journeys that span his appreciation for all types of music. “There’s so much more that I want to do,” Neil explained. “I love performing and producing dance music, right now we’re building up and now we’re waiting to find the right time – it’s a big waiting game so hopefully it all pays off.”

Outside of continuing to pursue his musical dreams, Neil McLellan still describes himself as an average 11-year-old.

“I’m a normal kid, I play video games, and I enjoy school work; but it still is a little crazy to get up and hop on an airplane to go and perform for thousands of people.”

But at the end of the day, as long as DJ Neil Mac gets to continue performing and sharing his music he is happy. “I love just seeing people’s smiles; having them jump up and down, enjoying the music. I really love what I do.”

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A foot rested on the left stage monitor. The

crunch of a borrowed amp and Mexican Fender Strat resonated in a Viper Room of about 25, including six others in the opening

band. My mouth tasted of six dollar Miller Lite and I smelled like the hand soap in the

restroom of the liquor store next door. Next

came the drums, then bass, then a fancy ‘70s Gibson Les Paul. The lights brightened and the curtains opened up to reveal four, native El Paso twenty-somethings in a drunken mist playing to a Sunset Strip crowd.

At the edge of the desert stands the sun, an advanced heating system like no other; a totem to the ancient mystics; and a dense, viscous furnace of a star that offers our city monumental energy. Use of that energy either results in great buildings and exhibits, or in tragic decay and social negligence. Whether at home or on the road, El Paso’s musical movement carries its tradition of angst and

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spirit on the shoulders of experience.

This was the third tour I had been on with

the days of the pioneers of the west, but their spirit remains in emerging youth. Touring and

moving around adds to the culture of the

Listen

local band BB Gun Johnny. We were

individual, and as people return so do their

pumped,

experiences and ideas.

anti-hipster,

anti-establishment,

had found myself in the midst of a loving and

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talented group of people. Like others before

I often reflect on the gravity of my heart as

me, this was about the third or fourth band

I strummed the first two chords in L.A. At

I had joined, and first I’d toured with. Our

the age of nine I was hooked. Like everyone

community extends beyond the boundaries

before me, I thought this new hobby would

of state and country.

be my streamline to stardom and popularity

anti-whatever-you-got young dudes with an appetite for good tunes and cheap booze. As

a member of the city’s musical community, I

with the young chicas at school. It is that Michael Duncan of local mainstays The

adoration that thrusts musicians to seek

Lusitania (a band of which I am a part) has

out one another.

toured every state except, “New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut,

Leo “Chief” Lara, drums/thrasher, and Edgar

Michigan, Delaware, and Iowa.” He has

“Pato” Delphin, vocals/rhythm guitar, of the

toured “every damned state.” Touring is a

band Nalgadas are two of those who gravitated.

must. Touring allows dreams to be realized.

Formed in Juárez from the ashes of the rock

Touring is the stamp that presses bands on

outfit SuperCobra, Chief and Pato can usually

the face of the earth. Touring also reflects the

be seen in front of masses of jean clad, leather-

nomadic attitude of the city. Long gone are

vest-wearing garage punks around town.

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“Electric Funeral,” the two simultaneously

on the past two, extensive tours of the band

agreed was the local band that got them

Dubois. The DIY–punk ethos is a thick soup

wanting to be part of the music thing. “I love

in the Dubois bowl. With influences such as

people that recognize what we do – or what

Las Cruces’ own Shang-A-Lang and the more

we try to do – or just acknowledge something

popular indie-punk-noise gods Descendents

you love, that’s what I value most,” Pato

and Fugazi, the band understands the value

reminisced, cigarette and Sangria soft drink in

of doing it yourself, prioritizing their efforts to

hand, on why most bands along the border do

“continue to write songs, play shows and tour

what they do. This passion has driven them

whenever possible,” as Chris puts it. “We all

to play parties in Austin during the South by

have held a variety of jobs from working in

Southwest Festival, alongside great bands on

kitchens to office desk jobs.” Some of them

the Burger Records imprint. Often in tight,

are students and freelance workers as well.

black jeans and torn, scuffed hi-tops, they play

Necessity calls for most El Paso musicians

wherever and whenever they can, do whatever

and artists to hold normal day jobs. “We’re

they have to in order to do what they love.

getting older and we all have responsibilities.

Those come first always,” says Lalo, guitarist

For years most of this demographic of

and vocalist. We all have jobs, and some are

musicians has fallen in love with, and been

very lucky that those jobs understand the

disenchanted by, music and our own scene.

need for art.

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“It’s a philosophy . . . you figure as a band that it’s not about money. It’s about you and passion and doing what you love and having fun,” Pato and Chief say with haunting sincerity.

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Our scene, our home is one of hope and

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passion. We put our efforts not only in our music, but also in our quality of life and what we value most. It’s because of this added quality and value that bands like Dubois, Nalgadas, The Lusitania, Mexican Birthday, Mirror Men, Gila Monster, Ruidos Diablos, Mattox, Great Shapes, Riboflavin, Bitchface, Miijas, Our Friend The Mountain, Bumpstreet Fonanza, Collisions, and countless others, past and present, deserve attention and adoration from the city they represent. Get out there. Monday through Monday through the next Monday we are out there, in the streets, amongst anyone and everyone who will hear our rebellious cry.

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he El Paso music scene

had long seemed to be

a cauldron of boiling talent

waiting to bubble over. As the

new millennium burst, the talent

from the city of El Paso came to

national prominence and much of the

fermentation took place at Rod Crosby’s Rosewood Studio. The journey has been as interesting as the music carved in his establishment. One of Crosby’s influences was a fellow El Pasoan.

“At 15, I came to El Paso the summer of ’59 to visit my mother and return to Corona, California for high school. Long story short, I never went back. While here, I accidentally saw 17-year-old Bobby Fuller playing with his brother Randy in the Fanatics, at the Skylanes Bowling Alley’s “Little Dipper Lounge” out on Dyer Street, a block from where I lived at that time,” recalled Crosby, “Right before Bobby was leaving for Hollywood, the guitar player and

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drummer suddenly quit, and Bobby asked

their CDs ‘out of the back of their van’, so

job; my wife and I run an audio-video rental-

me to join his band as guitarist and vocalist

to speak. They created an underground

production company called Crosby Sound-

. . . I felt I had to decline. Little did I know

firestorm of popularity all over the US.”

Lighting-Video-Backline Services.”

he asked me to join. Buddy’s passing was a

According to Rod, Sparta still continues

Having had success in the past does not

tragedy . . . Bobby’s passing was a travesty.”

to record in the space, doing so last year.

mean that Mr. Crosby is done achieving in

Bobby would be murdered a year or so after

This continued track record of success is

the present. His main passion is the annual

Initially built as a backyard rehearsal space

elaborated on. “It goes back to the influence

Border Legends of El Paso Rock & Roll

with a series of renovations, Rosewood

of Bobby Fuller, and Randy Fuller, bassist for

Concert Series. “It was created to emulate

Studios was born at a time when one entity

the group in all combinations, and the quality

and preserve the essence of what was a

was ready to take advantage. “During that

of their musicianship, which is the biggest

singularly unique period in Americana, but

time, a young band called At The Drive-In

part of a band; but the other half is the gear

mainly, the El Paso baby boomers’ childhood

were talented, driven and hungry for the

itself, the guitars, amps, drums, for me it was

experience growing up in El Paso, attending

big time – they made Rosewood like their

the sound system. The idea was to not only

grade school, middle school, high school

‘second home,’ recording all the time, paying

play well, but to sound as good as we could

and college, all the while exposed to the

for everything themselves; creating a total

to the audience, based off what Bobby and

innocence and simplicity of El Paso rock and

of three CDs of originals, then hittin’ the

the band had created while here in El Paso

roll from the ’50s to the ’80s.”

road after each one, playing everywhere and

. . . and it paid off, and still does. I still do the

anywhere, traveling all over the US, selling

same thing in our full-time self-employment

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“The first Border Legends Concert in

free, the proceeds from the door going to the

2009 was dedicated to the memory of not

administrative fund of the Shrine Auditorium,

only Bobby Fuller, Randy Fuller and all the

as not only a community-minded facility that

musicians that played in that band, but also

supports events like ours, but houses and

to the time Bobby was alive. He and his

pays for the motor pool that transports the

brother, Randy, played here for many years

children in this area with severe burns to the

as ‘tweenagers’ on out, and influenced so

Shriner’s Burn Hospital for treatments.”

many musicians in a huge way – yours truly being one of those, as well as Rick Kern, and

After a lifetime of exposure to some of the

others too numerous to mention.

biggest acts in El Paso’s musical history Rod Crosby is a man who seeks to keep moving

“We started the concert series in small

forward, influencing the world as best as he

venues and now for the third time this year

can with his sonic creations, without thinking

are located at the El Maida Shrine Auditorium

too much about it. “I just pretty much live

on Alabama Street. The main room is 100 feet

in the moment, deal with the present, and

by 100 feet with a huge stage; the perfect

let the future play out as it should, based off

place to be for this non-profit event. All the

what I focus and concentrate on in the ‘now,’

musicians, including myself, perform for

and how well I do the ‘now.’ Take care of the

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present and you lay the groundwork for the future to be taken care of, as well. The studio is an integral part of the history of El Paso’s rock and roll, and I intend to keep it intact, with potential to be fired up with a minimal amount of effort.”

Despite his zen-like attitude, the local god Rod Crosby does have one big vision in his plans, “The Border Legends Concert Series is very close to my heart, and I see that going for as long as Rick [Kern] and I can keep it going, based off sponsorship and support from the people who attend the event.

“Myself and the Intruders have played every year, and intend to do so for as long as it (is held) and we will be the ones who will take the flaming torch off the wall, shut off the lights and close the doors – the first to arrive and the last to leave.”

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all them butter because they’re on a roll! Tony “Bubba” Canaba and Christine Jasso have been on such a roll, in fact, that their passion for bowling led

them to the top at this year’s national Special Olympic games in New Jersey.

29-year-old Canaba and 44-year-old Jasso, both of whom have intellectual disabilities, agreed their goals were to just go out there to improve their game, have fun and make new friends.

Not only did they meet those goals but also managed to come back with more than great memories. Both El Pasoans earned first place in teams. Jasso also earned medals for singles and doubles with her partner, Virgileen Shinn, while Canaba also placed first in singles and fourth in doubles with his partner, Kellie Moneypenny.

Shinn and Moneypenny do not have intellectual disabilities and attended as Unified Partners.

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Canaba, Jasso and their partners were the only individuals from El Paso to compete in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games. Canaba’s mother said a local team has not attended since 1991 and to have her son representing our city has made her very proud. In an effort to represent her son and show extra support, one of Canaba’s family members made shirts for his biggest fans, sporting the catchy phrase: “Bubba That’s how I roll!”

The 2014 USA Games are currently the largest and most diverse national games.

Nearly 3,500 athletes, with the support of 1,000 coaches from the United States were given the opportunity to compete in 16 Olympic-style team and individual sports at the USA Games this past June. Among those representing Team Texas, there were 121 athletes and 33 coaches competing in a total of 11 sports. Canaba’s mother – who was among a total of 70,000 family and friends out in support of all the athletes and coaches – says the hospitality was fantastic and wouldn’t have been possible without all the volunteers. Ten thousand volunteers helped in the weeklong games, which were held in the Princeton area. The College of New Jersey, Rider University, Princeton University and Mercer County Park were just some of the locations where the competitions were held.

Both athletes agree New Jersey outdid itself, from the moment they arrived until the very end. Canaba says they received red-carpet 100

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and Jasso, along with other athletes and coaches, had the opportunity to participate in several, spectacular special events including a New Jersey Welcome Day, the Opening

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a dinner boat cruise to get a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, various sports showcases and the Closing Ceremony at Sun National Bank Center. Some of this year’s highlights included the Jersey Shore–themed Olympic Town featuring a boardwalk for the athletes and a one-hour television special produced

by WWE and presented on Fox Sports 1.

Jasso says she’s been bowling for nearly

Comes with or without camera!

20 years and it has been very enjoyable for her. Canaba, who has only been bowling for about five years, says being left handed ultimately served as a blessing in disguise.

He says he started off as an average bowler, but with the help of many other skilled, lefthanded bowlers who have noticed him and

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given him pointers, his game has improved drastically. He also takes pride in being an athlete-coach and finds pleasure in knowing other athletes do not see his autism taking effect on his game.

Canaba says what he loves most about bowling is getting out there and pushing himself to the limit. His mother agrees that despite his autism, he and Jasso prove there is no limit to what one can accomplish. She says their most recent experience attending the

Special

Olympics

is

encouraging,

knowing that the “ability is there and the disability is not.” After many hours of hard work from her son, Jasso and their coaches, Mrs. Canaba says to have them bring back a winning medal for El Paso is proof that anything is possible for anyone, if they apply themselves enough.

For more information about Special Olympics Texas, you can visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call (800) 876-5646.

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Community and Discipline

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pound 4 pound

POUND s most of our readers are well aware, we at The City Magazine seek out and treasure

those in our area who extend themselves beyond the ordinary call of duty to make this city great and to selflessly raise up those around them. Enter Louis Aguilar of Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym and more recently, Pound 4 Pound Promotions. This is one such example of a man who by no means was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but instead pushed through the difficult and often discouraging circumstances he faced as a child to become a successful leader and mentor in the El Paso community.

A native of El Paso, Aguilar was relocated as a child from his home town to a neighborhood in Cypress, California, where he and his siblings were raised by a single mother. He recalls his childhood years there as being filled with struggle and where simply-put, the turf was “rough.� So, at the fairly young age of 14, Aguilar took up the sport of boxing as not only a hobby, but as a means of staying clear of trouble in a neighborhood ridden with exactly that. This hobby quickly grew into a passion and he boxed for the entire next decade of his young life. Upon his return to

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El Paso at age 21, Aguilar would embark on

his supervision were complying with the

a journey to bring his love of the sport to our

rules of their probation and staying in school;

city on many different levels.

basically, he both willingly and literally made it his job to see that these kids were making

By age 23, Aguilar embraced the beginnings

strides to improve their lives.

of a new role and mentorship as a volunteer detention officer goaled with making a

Boxing, of course, was never lost in the years

difference in the lives of troubled youth.

Aguilar spent serving as a detention officer,

Working at Thomason Hospital at the time,

and in the mid-2000s he was approached by

he recalls being introduced by a friend and

an old trainer and asked to help in the training

co-worker to the person who would become

of an up-and-coming boxer. Eventually,

his own mentor, David Nactavidad. The year

Aguilar began training the boxer himself and

was 1995 and Nactavidad, a local probation

in his words, “turned him professional” and

officer, inquired with him about his interest

got him signed with Golden Boy Promotions,

in the field and apparently Aguilar “jumped

owned by the famous boxer, Oscar De La

at the opportunity.” It was here that Aguilar

Hoya; this was just the beginning. Aguilar’s

began his work in making a difference in the

coaching skills led to top rankings in the Texas

lives of struggling kids and teens from the

Title Champion and NABO (North American

ages of 10 –17. His volunteer work lasted

Boxing Organization) Champion tournaments,

about a year, at which point, Louis Aguilar

as well as worldwide, for boxers he’s trained.

became a full-fledged detention officer for

In fact, every year from 2007 until now, Louis

I’M IN A NEW LOCATION

the next 20 years at the Juvenile Probation

Aguilar has developed athletes that have

Department. In this role, Aguilar made sure

consistently excelled in the Junior Olympics

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Aguilar’s proven dedication to children and teens has created change and opportunity for many in our community. His commitment lies in offering El Paso a boxing forum for both the love of the sport and fitness. Aguilar is now co-owner of the Pound 4 Pound Boxing Gym, along with partner in our city, Gino Giona, and serves the gym as head trainer offering men, women and children fitness classes or actual training to compete. He’s also president of Pound 4 Pound Promotions, which on September 27, hosted the “Best Of The Best” boxing event that not only showcased Aguilar’s top talent, but also highlighted his commitment to kids when the Boys & Girls Clubs were invited to attend for complimentary ringside seats, autographed T-shirts from the boxers, and an accompaniment to the main fighter in a spectacular “tunnel-run” show of support. The City Magazine was there, too, and the images you’ll see in ‘The Scene’ speak volumes to the work that Louis Aguilar does in our exciting city. Aguilar says his ultimate goal is to put out El Paso’s very own boxing champion and that he does everything for his family, and very importantly, credits his success to their overwhelming support and encouragement over the years. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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The Fit Guide

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What if you don’t consume enough protein?

t’s well known that protein helps

How much protein do you need?

Your body needs protein to build muscle.

you stay lean and strong, but most

The RDA suggests 0.83 grams of protein per

When you don’t consume enough protein,

people are not educated on just

kilogram of body weight for the average person.

your body will start breaking down the muscle

how much they should be eating

To find the total, simply divide your body weight

to get the nutrients it needs. You will also put

to reach their fitness or weight-

in pounds by 2.2 to convert to kilograms then

your organs, bones and hair and nail growth

loss goals. Your gym-rat buddy

multiply by 0.83. For example, if you weigh

at risk of deficiencies. You will feel easily

may recommend one thing while

180 pounds, or 82 kilograms, you’ll need 65.6

fatigued, put your body at risk to get injured

your nutritionist suggests another,

grams of protein daily. If you don’t have time to

easily and have a slow healing process.

and that article online tells you something

be weighing and counting, I suggest going by

completely different. Here’s the low-down

the size of your hand to “eyeball” the amount

What about protein powders?

on the star muscle builder in your kitchen,

of protein to consume at each meal.

Protein powders are an easy way to ensure you get enough of the nutrient on the go!

including why you need it, when you should eat it and the amount you should consume to

Does it matter when you eat it?

There are seven different types of protein

look and feel your best.

Since your body is always working to repair

powders: whey, casein, egg, beef, soy,

and build tissue, you must constantly replace

brown rice and pea. Each type of protein is

The basics of protein

your protein stores. Aim to consume 4 to 5

designed for different weight-loss and fitness

Protein is any type of meat: chicken, steak,

ounces (25–30 grams) per meal for women,

goals, so when shopping for these essential

fish, turkey and so on. It also includes eggs,

and 6 to 7 ounces (38–45 grams) for men

powders, talk with a sales rep to find your

greek yogurt, cottage cheese and beans.

every two and a half to three and a half hours.

perfect fit for your goals.

the body’s tissues, including muscles. Since

Can protein help you lose weight?

To learn more about nutrition join the

protein is constantly being broken down, it’s

Yes. Higher-protein foods require your body to

#LiveFitEp movement to educate El Pasoans

important to consume it at every meal and

work harder to break them down for use as fuel,

through our free nutrition seminars, free online

especially after strenuous workouts.

so you’ll naturally burn more calories to digest

recipes and more at www.livefitep.com.

Protein’s main function is to build and repair

them. Also, high-protein foods make you feel fuller longer, so you’ll be less likely to overeat.

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ourselves, razor burn or having to take out

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extra time to carve a fresh new look. We

that makes men today feel as if personal

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grooming is synonymous with emasculation.

skin that we don’t have much time to prep.

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of the eye as well as provide a sheer wash of color to the entire lid. The all-over blending brush

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f you’re like most makeup

transitions in shadow colors and

amateurs, and even many

is essential for smoking out an

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eye look. The liner brush can be

that eye makeup application can be one of the trickiest and most intimidating

3. Make use of your tightline and your

aspects in your beauty regimen. However

waterline. Line the upper inner rim of the eye

with a few simple tips and tricks, you too

with a pencil right up and into the eyelashes to

can create beautiful expert eye looks just

make them appear fuller and darker; this can

like the pros.

add definition to the eyes without it looking like you’re wearing heavy eye makeup. Make sure

1. Apply eye makeup prior to your face

to use either an eyeliner gel (like Smashbox

makeup. Applying eye shadow, eye liner

Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner in Deep Black)

and even mascara prior to your foundation

or a soft pencil (try Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-

and other face makeup allows you to easily

On Eye Pencil in Zero) that does not have a

clean up shadow fallout, eyeliner errors and

super-sharp point. Make sure to also warm-up

mascara smudges without ruining the rest

the pencil against the skin on the back of your

of your makeup. Swipe a makeup wipe (like

hand to help the pencil glide easier.

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes) under the eye, and around the

The inside rim of the lower eyelid, also known

corner and side of the eyelid to create a clean

as your waterline, can be lined using either

line. After the area is dry you can very lightly

a white or flesh-colored pencil to make the

dust your eyeliner and shadow with a bit

eye appear bigger and more awake (try MAC

of translucent powder to set your look, and

Eye Kohl in Fascinating or the NYX Wonder

prevent your liner from migrating.

Pencil in light). A dark or colored gel or kohl pencil used on the waterline (L’Oreal Paris

2. Use an eye shadow base. Using an eye

Voluminous Smoldering Line in Black) can

shadow base or primer will not only help

add definition to the eyes and can enhance a

your shadows and liners stay put and last all

sultry, smoky eye look.

used to place gel eyeliner around.

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Additionally, primers and bases can intensify

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the pigmentation and color payoff of your

All Over Shadow Brush #5); fluffy crease and

eye shadow, making it appear vibrant and

contour color brush (MAC Tapered Blending

true to color. Using a light-colored base (like

Brush #224); all-over blending brush (MAC

MAC Prolongwear Paintpot in Soft Ocre or

Blending Brush #217); and eyeliner brush

Painterly) or white base (NYX Jumbo Eye

(Bobbi Brown Eye Liner Brush). The stiff

Pencil in Milk) can be used as highlighter

all-over brush will help you to pack color all

shade for your eyes and also as a base for

over the lid. The crease brush can be used

bright colors to make them even more vivid.

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ASTRO MUSIC | By: GRACE THE PSYCHIC LADY |

W

e all know songs like “Bad Moon

mellow. Usually seem to be obsessed with

SAGITTARIUS - likes upbeat and laid-back

Rising,” “Blue Moon,” and “Drops

one band or artist. Keeps music taste to his

music; genres include psychedelic, rock, and

of Jupiter.” Well you might not

or herself. Favorite artists are Carlos Santana,

blues roots. Totally into music that doesn’t

know it, but our astrological signs

Cyndi Lauper and Willie Nelson.

try to sound pretty. Famous artists are Jimi

influence our musical tastes. Find the flavor associated with your sign below!

Hendrix, The Doors and Lady Gaga.

LEO - leans towards respected rock bands like Queen, U2, Rolling Stones – bands with

ARIES - likes aggressive, expressive music

CAPRICORN - likes classical and cultured

a large fan base – and are usually loyal to one

music, but nothing too weird, experimental or

– like rock bands. They tend to like whatever

band. Famous singers include Mick Jagger,

polarizing for them. Loves cruising in the car

is currently popular in pop culture, and

Jennifer Lopez and Madonna.

with the bass and tunes turned up. Famous

country. They are true music lovers. Favorite

artists are Lorde, Elvis, and Dolly Parton.

artists include Elton John, Diana Ross and

VIRGO - sophisticated; likes acoustic, or

Celine Dion.

even acapella. Loves classical and jazz. Very

AQUARIUS - the rebellious sign; it’s the

particular about the music they listen to; enjoy

hipster of the zodiac. They listen to music

TAURUS - likes deep voices and a bass you

symphonies and operas. Favorite singers are

you’ve never even heard of: alternative,

can feel – blues, R&B, easy-on-the-ear and

Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow and Barry White.

experimental and techno, as well as the

sentimental. They like oldies and sentimental

latest Jamaica reggae. Famous artists like

music. Famous artists include Enya, Leonard

LIBRA - likes songs that are easy to listen to:

Cohen and Stevie Wonder.

ballads, chart hits, indie folk, love songs and

Brian Eno, the Fugees and Radiohead.

singles that get them motivated and inspired.

GEMINI - likes hip hop, local bands, techno,

PISCES - likes music that’s trippy and soulful;

Famous singers include Ray Charles, Gwen

genres include reggae, psychedelic rock, and

and pop. Their music varies. Their taste seems

Stefani and John Lennon.

alternative. A sucker for music that’s tear

to come from attending live performances.

jerking and sappy. Likely to be classic rock

Gemini likes quick music and fast beats Famous

SCORPIO - likes music that is eerie and

lovers and collectors of music memorabilia.

singers are Jewel, Prince and Paul McCartney.

abrasive; usually obsessed with one or two

Favorite artists include Johnny Cash, The Cure,

bands. Has a wide range of tastes from

and Carrie Underwood.

CANCER - is all about home, roots and

mainstream to classical. Famous artists include

memories. Folk or country music; slow and

Neil Young, King Crimson and Kanye West.

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in and out

WOMEN

In

The “IT” bag | I’m going to let

Not so subtle

|

you in on a little secret this season

exception of the Louis Vuitton, I

and tell you all about the latest luxury

am completely over logos being

bag, and with Christmas right around the

Out

With the

splattered across every inch of material.

corner, now may be the perfect time to ask

Thinking of today’s design, everyone can

the hubs for this sweet new “it” bag. Forget

agree that modern is what’s in and the

the Louis Vuitton (we know you’ve been

modern approach focuses on clean lines,

there, done that). It’s time to move forward

minimalism, and simple but edgy. Now

and try something different: the Celine bag.

apply this to your clothes and hand luggage

This bag is spotted in every “it” girls hand

– stamped on labels are out, minimal is in!

and it comes in every color you can think of.

Its modern yet classic approach is almost too

Head-to-toe black | That’s

perfect to be true.

right, you read correctly. Black-onblack is no longer on-trend and if you

In

Hold the phone | If there is

Out

don’t believe me, ask Anna Wintour

one thing I’m currently obsessed with

herself. When questioned in an interview

it’s phone cases. Not only are they the

what clothing she would never wear, she

perfect, interchangeable accessory, but

said “all black.” While I typically listen to

there are so many to pick from that will fit your

Anna’s opinion I may go against her word a

personality. Some of my current favorites

couple times this fall season; I mean, who

include the vintage Chanel perfume-bottle

doesn’t love a chic LBD (little black dress)? I

case and, hot off the runway, Moschino’s

won’t tell if you don’t.

Barbie-themed collaboration with Jeremy Scott called the “Mirror” case.

MEN

In In

Slim Slacks | For the past few seasons, longer and looser slacks made their mark. However, this season we are going back to the past, and the more structured slack that cuts at the ankle is on trend.

Turtlenecks | This winter, try something new under your blazer with a turtleneck. It looks classic, yet modern, and was seen all over the runway; even Tom Ford himself was sporting the look. Times are tough this year, vampires.

Pink | Men, we know you are very comfortable in your own

Out

skin and we do think this color looks divine on you, but for the fall and winter seasons go with darker colors such as forest green, cobalt blue, and brown.

Sweater Vests | In the wise words of Demitri Martin, “Life vests prevent you from drowning, bulletproof vests prevent you from bullets, and sweater vests prevent you from … pretty girls.”

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When Is It Time to

Break U p? | By: JANNET BUSTILLOS |

• Look back at your relationship, did you two have that spark? Was there a sense of being soul mates? If the fireworks are gone

and the relationship is now based out of convenience, it might be time to re-evaluate if staying together is worth it.

• The people closest to you express concerns

• Trust is the glue that holds happy couples

about your relationship. If people are telling

together, and if mistrust has crept in, you can

you they don’t agree with your relationship

be sure more trouble will come from it. This can

or they know something is wrong, you might

create insecurities that are difficult to get past.

want to take their advice into consideration.

ave you been wrestling with the idea

• The two of you have different core values.

• Communication between you two is

of ending your relationship? In long-

You have different expectations and want

lost. It’s beginning to feel superficial and

term relationships there are good and

different things out of life. This can be

strained. Communication is important in any

bad days. While some differences

in regards to children, religious views or

relationship, and with this being lost, the

can be minimal, there are certain situations

finances. This can also relate to goals and

relationship can take a turn for the worse.

that you cannot get over. Should you stay and

ambitions. Whatever the case may be, if

You must be able to have open and heartfelt

give it a chance, or should you move on?

you two are not on the same page about

conversations in order for you to be in a

important aspects of your life, then it might

happy relationship.

H

• One of the universal signs that it’s time to

be time to begin looking elsewhere.

break up is that you begin to feel withdrawn,

• Support is one of the most important

detached and have simply given up on

• A deal breaker for many of us is drama.

aspects in a relationship. If your significant

fighting. You feel like you don’t have heart

Maybe there’s a baby mama, who is lingering

other shows little regard toward your

or energy left to give. A big warning sign is

and will not let you two live your lives in

ambitions and future, breaking up might be

when you begin to feel that the relationship

peace. Or there’s a teenage daughter who

the best option.

is not worth trying to fix.

is a nightmare. Whatever the drama may be about, is it really worth you sticking around?

Just remember . . . “A break up is like a

• You keep doubting the relationship and

You only live once, which is why you must re-

broken mirror. It is better to leave it

questions keep popping up in your head.

think if time invested in this person is really

broken than hurt yourself trying to fix it.”

Follow your intuition, and don’t ignore those

worth it. Like my mother always says, “It’s

- Anonymous

nagging concerns.

better to be alone, than in bad company.”

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very Wednesday night is amateur night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.

On one of these

nights

in

1934

a

17-year-old girl took

the

stage

planning

to dance, but the act

before her was a dance duo that was so

good that she felt she couldn’t follow it. So, while standing onstage, she decided to sing.

It didn’t bother this girl that she had never sung in public, in fact she didn’t even know if she could sing! That girl was jazz great Ella Fitzgerald. As soon as she stepped onstage, the core of her life awakened. She sang the rest of her life. I had the good fortune to hear Ella Fitzgerald live in New York. Anyone who has ever listened to her understands that hers was a natural and unique gift coming from the depths of her soul. and collective patterns. That is self-evident

hurry, but because it is the impossibility of

To become your unique self requires a

in great literature and wherever unique

the great problems and projects of life that

struggle against the tide of sameness and

imagination has had a chance to flourish.

awakens the sleeping uniqueness within and

false security of simply fitting in – that is a

It is also a key to understanding how mass

changes work from a simple job to a lifelong,

fight worth having.

culture has gotten things backward. When

life-enhancing project. And that serves the

someone’s inner uniqueness is recognized

dignity and nobility of one’s soul as well as

To become oneself by finding a way to

and encouraged they will demonstrate

the well-being of one’s community.

contribute one’s God-given talents and

something exceptional and unusual. They

natural genius to this troubled world – that is

will bring a unique vision to contemporary

At the end of life the question isn’t whether

a job worth applying for.

issues and bring innovation where others

people obeyed certain rules or avoided certain

would rather be complacent. Being unique is

vices. At the end, the question is whether or

The goal in this life is not simply to succeed

the spirit that is already there in each person,

not they found the thread of their inner life

and “become somebody;” the real goal is to

the inner intention, primary style and way of

often enough to learn the destiny that brought

become one’s intended self.

being that makes a true individual, regardless

them to this life to begin with. To understand

of the pressure to conform to temporary

and embrace the qualities and talents that

The most revered figures throughout history

social patterns and contemporary cultural

makes them exceptional and distinctive.

became memorable because they were

fashions. At the individual level, each person

uniquely

Mandela;

is here to give something that is not just

An old Chinese proverb says, “A bird does

Mother Teresa; Albert Einstein. Each had

unusual, and not only exceptional, but that

not sing because it has an answer. It sings

to first awaken to a vision seeded within

is distinctive and valuable by its very nature.

because it has a unique song.” Exactly

themselves:

Nelson

them. People remember them because they

what Ella Fitzgerald taught us on that fateful

managed to manifest a unique inner vision

The inner uniqueness for life aspires to

that had meaning in the world around them.

meaningful work and genuine purpose. It would have us undertake the seemingly

Wednesday night 70 years ago. michellecromer.com

Each soul is rare. And uniqueness has

impossible tasks of transforming culture

boldness in it and a core of imagination

and helping to heal the world. Not because

@emichellecromer

intended to transcend the common attitudes

the world can be saved or redeemed in a

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| Written and Photographed By: EDDIE CEPEDA |

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I

have a long-standing hatred

And perhaps, in some serendipitous turn

of all things turkey. When buying

of events, it will lead me for the first time

deli meats, the processed rubbish

ever to kill a living being – something I have

that is commonly passed off as

promised myself I will eventually accomplish.

a healthful alternative to ham has

You can’t just preach the farm-to-table meal

often made me cringe. Thanksgiving

– applauding yourself for ordering whichever

for me has meant indulging mostly on

hip protein is fresh off a farm at a boutique

sides, as turkey has always tasted like basted

restaurant – while starting off with those

cardboard to me. My family eventually agreed

glazed Brussels sprouts, right? It’s not

with my distaste for this banal bird so much

enough just to imagine your protein came

that our traditional Thanksgiving dinner shifted

from a peaceful range, where it was never

from turkey to prime rib. Yes, horseradish not

exposed to hormones and chemicals, right?

cranberry for us. But there has to be a reason

Or so I tell myself. I’m not a murderer; I just

for turkey’s rampant popularity. Benjamin

want to do things the way they used to be

these coops, and they can’t walk or see the

Franklin wouldn’t have suggested it as our

done. Even if only a couple of times.

sun or anything. These guys run around and eat whatever they want.” Burke, that savvy,

national bird if there weren’t something more to it, right?

“Those supermarket turkeys aren’t very

smart 17-year-old treats the turkeys he raises

good,” Aiden Burke told me as he pointed

in his upper valley home like friends. He

It took one shrewd 17-year-old to make

out the differences in his birds. “They feed

plays with them, picks them up, knows their

me consider turkey as a viable option.

them only corn, and they are all pent up in

names and their quirks.

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“This started out as an FFA (Future Farmers

meant to be. Before mass production and the

of America) project two years ago with my

supermarket, we had a connection with our

older son,” Dr. Burke, Aiden’s oral surgeon

food. We knew where our food came from

father, told us as we toured the turkey haven.

and how it got there. And we valued the

Aiden has been diligently raising turkeys on

animals that nourished us.

the family’s farm for two years now. “It’s my dream to have a farm where animals are

My quest is to find out how far removed

free to run around, are fed well, and treated

those Butterball birds are from what people

well. I want to have a close connection to the

ate before they were mass-produced. As it

buyers and cut out the middleman,” he tells

turns out, this once wild and delicious bird

me when I ask him what he plans to do with

had the flavor bred out of it over the years.

this hobby in the future.

As demand grew and grew, breeders and factory farms found a way to make the birds

I found out about this when I was invited by

bigger, softer and with less dark meat, all in

a mutual friend of Dr. Burke, along with a few

less time. This process has taken away any

other guys and the chef of a very popular local

of the natural flavor turkey once had, leaving

restaurant to choose a bird and eventually . .

room for professional and home cooks to

. “take care of it” for Thanksgiving dinner. I

manipulate the bird into tasting however

imagine myself saying “leave the gun, take

they want it to. “The brown ones are the

the cannolis” after doing the deed, although

closest to a wild turkey,” Aiden told me as he

there won’t be any gun around, just a knife.

captured one for a closer look. “They have

Godfather references aside, I’d be lying if I

more fat so that gives them a better flavor.”

said it wasn’t possible to end up in the fetal position, crying my eyes out. But I hope to

I decided on a double-breasted feathery

stay strong.

fellow I named Mr. Pinkerton because he made a sound that reminded me of a Weezer

Of course I am met with disapproving stares

song. Little does Mr. Pinkerton know the

from my family as I excitedly tell them about

heavy role he’ll play in my life. The week

my plans over lunch. “But they are so cute,”

before Thanksgiving, I’ll return to Aiden’s

my sister protests, in hopes that I will fall

farm and Mr. Pinkerton will come home

in love with the bird and take it to her as a

with me – after I deal with all of the messy

pet. My girlfriend is the only one that while

emotions – to turn him into Thanksgiving

clearly bothered by it on an emotional level

dinner. I know it’s going to be intense.

tells me, “I’m glad you’re doing this.” She

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Alas, back to the magical farm. Aiden also has

it. This is real food. This is the way food was

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in a couple of weeks,” Dr. Burke told us. The chef’s and my head both turned in unison. He wants to host a dinner with a whole pig at his restaurant soon, and I want a suckling pig for myself, so some friends and I can cook it up in a caja china, a Mexican smoking box. But that’s a story for another time.

“Do you think this sort of thing would do well

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here?” Aiden surprisingly asked me when he saw my earnestness for fresh food.

“Are you kidding me? Of course.” Many of us are looking for food raised this way. And

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while not everyone would be as excited to “take care” of the animals themselves, the prospect of eating fresh and having their food come from a humane source with less suffering is exciting for many.

Eating this way isn’t always easy to manage, although there are those who are fighting the good fight. We have various farmer’s markets available to us in town: Cafe Mayapan, Downtown Farmer’s Market and Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Farmer’s Market – all places where we can find a range of organic and farm-grown vegetables and some proteins.

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Entertainment based on games of chance is nothing new to this world. The gaming industry dates back to many ancient societies in different forms and has evolved over the centuries. Today, casinos can be tourist attractions in themselves and are found all over the world. Down in the Southwest there exist long-established “meccas” of casino gambling. Hop in and get ready for a road trip across state lines that will leave you with fun stories to tell the folks back home.

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and quarter horse racing, plus hundreds of fun slots at the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino in Sunland Park, New Mexico. This experience may leave your mind spinning with numbers but why not double your chances at winning more money by venturing north to see what other fancy casinos are out there.

The map here says that there is only one Indian casino in Texas, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass. Texas is home to three federally-recognized tribes but the Kickapoo are the sole tribe authorized to run a casino. This instantly attracts tourists and makes this spot a jackpot! The million-dollar setting makes for a comfortable gambling session. You will have a perfect view of the Rio Grande lining the beautiful greenery of South Texas, mezquite restaurants, Texasstyle gift shops, sundries and snacks, entertainment throughout the casino, what more could you ask for? Well, Texas has been wonderful but I’m curious to see what lies beyond the state line in New Mexico.

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This could be the greatest part of our journey.

Surrounded by dark deserts, we will continue to find our way through winding mountain highways and outland trails until we reach El Dorado – the Inn of the Mountain Gods: a 38,000-square-foot Shangri-La with 800 gaming machines, 29 table and poker games, and four world-renowned restaurants with mouthwatering menus. If your pockets aren’t full yet I’m sure your stomachs are. I know, you are having the time of your life, but if we don’t hit the road we won’t catch the Tracy Lawrence concert at the Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We’ll have plenty of time to hit the slots after the show and try to win back the money we spent on the concert.

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n Northeast El Paso a very ambitious

size of the Carolina Skate Park, which was

park. The skate park will consist of different

project has been taking shape in

previously the biggest skate park in El Paso.

tracks to challenge skaters of every level. The features in the park include an Etnies capsule,

the last few years and has finally developed into a brand new skate

The El Paso Parks and Recreation department

flow bowl, snake run and a street course. The

park, which just opened its “doors,” It is

were a little nervous about the construction

main attraction of the park will definitely be the

one of the biggest projects in the Northeast

of the park but were impressed that the

Etnies capsule, since it will be around 15 feet

to

Robinson

proposition was voted in with 75 percent of

tall. The street course will come with different

conducted the Northeast Regional Skate Park

voters in favor of the park, with the help of

obstacles for people to tackle, such as edges,

ribbon cutting ceremony in June of this year.

the Quality of Life Bond initiative. The park’s

rails, quarter pipes, banked dip, a doorway, flat

budget was a little over $1 million and it is

rails, rollers and vertical extensions.

date.

Representative

Carl

The planning of the big park was a little more

expected to bring new life to the McCombs

than three years in the making, but according

intersection, and to be one of the best skate

Although its main focus will be to cater to the

to Representative Robinson it’s all worth

parks in the El Paso region.

skaters, the park will also include a shaded picnic area and viewing areas, so the whole

it. The construction of the skate park was managed by California Skateparks, which

The cool thing about it is that it was developed

family can enjoy a nice day outside. City

are well known for building the “X-Games”

with the help of a public forum that consisted

Parks and Recreation Director Tracy Novak

trails. The new concrete park will be around

mainly of local skaters. California Skateparks

said, “We are truly excited to open this latest

25,000 square feet and will be surrounded

took into consideration all of the skaters’

project from the 2012 Bond Issue for the

by grass. This new park will be twice the

petitions to try and create their perfect skate

citizens of El Paso.”

investment

November, 2014

Medical Professionals: A Prescription for Your Financial Health The demands on medical practitioners today

and data, and should be approached with the

Tuition

can seem overwhelming. It’s no secret that

same level of discipline and thoughtfulness.

Many medical professionals not only must

health-care delivery is changing, and those

Making the most of your earning years requires

pay off student loans, but also have a strong

changes are reflected in the financial issues

a plan for addressing the following issues.

desire to help their children with college

that health-care professionals face every day.

costs, precisely because they began their

You must continually educate yourself on new

Retirement

research in your chosen specialty, stay current

Your years of advanced training and perhaps

on the latest technology that is transforming

the additional costs of launching and building

Tax Considerations

health care, and pay attention to business

a practice may have put you behind your

Once the lean years are behind you, your

considerations, including ever-changing state

peers outside the health-care field by a

success means you probably need to pay more

and federal insurance regulations.

decade or more in starting to save and

attention to tax-aware investing strategies that

invest for retirement. You may have found

help you keep more of what you earn.

own careers saddled with large debts.

Like many, you may have transitioned from

yourself struggling with debt from years

medical school and residency to being on

of college, internship, and residency; later,

Using Preventive Care

your own with little formal preparation for

there’s the ongoing juggling act between

The nature of your profession requires

the substantial financial issues you now face.

making mortgage payments, caring for your

that you pay special attention to making

Even the day-to-day concerns that affect

parents, paying for weddings and tuition for

sure you are protected both personally

most people – paying college tuition bills or

your children, and maybe trying to squeeze in

and

student loans, planning for retirement, buying

a vacation here and there. Because starting

consequences of legal action, a medical

a home, insuring yourself and your business

to save early is such a powerful ally when

emergency of your own, and business

– may be complicated by the challenges and

it comes to building a nest egg, you may

difficulties. Having a well-defined protection

rewards of a medical practice. It’s no wonder

face a real challenge in assuring your own

plan can give you confidence that you can

that many medical practitioners look forward

retirement. A solid financial plan can help.

practice your chosen profession without

to the day when they can relax and enjoy the fruits of their labors.

professionally

from

the

financial

putting your family or future in jeopardy.

Investments Getting a late start on saving for retirement

Liability Insurance

Unfortunately, substantial demands on your

can create other problems. For example,

Medical professionals are caught financially

time can make it difficult for you to accurately

you might be tempted to try to make up for

between rising premiums for malpractice

evaluate your financial plan, or monitor

lost time by making investment choices that

insurance

changes that can affect it. That’s especially

carry an inappropriate level or type of risk for

from managed-care programs, and you

true given ongoing health care reform efforts

you. Speculating with money you will need

may find yourself evaluating a variety of

that will affect the future of the industry

in the next year or two could leave you short

approaches to providing that protection.

as a whole. Just as patients need periodic

when you need that money. And once your

Some physicians also carry insurance that

checkups, you may need to work with a

earnings improve, you may be tempted to

protects them against unintentional billing

financial professional to make sure your

overspend on luxuries you were denied

errors or omissions. Remember that in

finances receive the proper care.

during the lean years. One of the benefits of

addition to potential malpractice claims, you

a long-range financial plan is that it can help

also face the same potential liabilities as

you protect your assets (and your future)

other business owners. You might consider

from inappropriate choices.

an umbrella policy as well as coverage

Maximizing Your Personal Assets

and

fixed

reimbursements

that protects you against business-related

Much like medicine, the field of finance has

exposures such as fire, theft, employee

been the subject of much scientific research

dishonesty, or business interruption.

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practice appeal to you? If you’re considering expansion, how should you finance it?

Questions like these are rarely simple and should be done in the context of an overall financial plan that takes into account both your personal and professional goals.

Many physicians have created processes and products for their own practices, and have then licensed their creations to a corporation.

If you are among them, you may need help Disability Insurance

with legal and financial concerns related to

Your income depends on your ability to function,

patents, royalties, and the like. And if you have

especially if you’re a solo practitioner, and you

your own practice, you may find that cash flow

may have fixed overhead costs that would

management, maximizing return on working

need to be covered if your ability to work were

capital, hiring and managing employees,

impaired. One choice you’ll face is how early

and financing equipment purchases and

in your career to purchase disability insurance.

maintenance become increasingly complex

Age plays a role in determining premiums, and

issues as your practice develops.

you may qualify for lower premiums if you are relatively young. When evaluating disability

Practice Valuation

income policies, medical professionals should

You may have to make tradeoffs between

pay special attention to how the policy defines

maximizing

disability. Look for a liberal definition such as

practice and maximizing its value as an

“own occupation,” which can help ensure that

asset for eventual sale. Also, timing the sale

you’re covered in case you can’t practice in

of a practice and minimizing taxes on its

your chosen specialty.

proceeds can be complex. If you’re planning a

business

current

income

succession,

or

from

your

considering

To protect your business if you become

changing practices or even careers, you

disabled,

might benefit from help with evaluating the

consider

business

overhead

expense insurance that will cover routine expenses such as payroll, utilities, and

financial consequences of those decisions.

Estate Planning

can help evaluate your needs.

Estate planning, which can both minimize and

further

your

personal

and

Practice Management and Business Planning

philanthropic goals, probably will become

Is a group practice more advantageous than

might consider include:

operating solo, taking in a junior colleague,

• Life insurance

or working for a managed-care network? If

• Buy-sell agreements for your practice

you have an independent practice, should

• Charitable trusts

important to you at some point. Options you

you own or rent your office space? What are the pros and cons of taking over an

You’ve spent a long time acquiring and

existing

starting

maintaining expertise in your field, and your

one from scratch? If you’re part of a group

patients rely on your specialized knowledge.

practice, is the practice structured financially

Doesn’t it make sense to treat your finances

to accommodate the needs of all partners?

with the same level of care?

practice

compared

to

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equipment rental. An insurance professional

taxes

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Charity Register NOVEMBER Opportunities to Give & Support

1st Annual Twin Peaks Golf Tournament 2014

Dance for Kids’ Sake

Event: In the mood for a good old game of golf? Why not get out on the

Dance for Kids’ Sake at the Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso.

green for a good cause at the 1st Annual Twin Peaks Golf Tournament. This golf

You do not want to miss a night of live music and El Paso’s

tournament will be held at the Butterfield Trail Golf Club November 12 and will

own fun, local spin on the TV hit “Dancing with the Stars.” This

benefit The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. This fund is a non-profit organization

year’s event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring in

that provides support to United States military personnel and their families.

El Paso. All money stays in El Paso and helps make and support

Admission into the tournament is $650 per foursome or $175 per individual

matches of mentors to the 100+ children on the Big Brothers

player. Register today and make a difference in the lives of military families.

Big Sisters waiting list. Mentors help these children stay in

Events: Get your dancing shoes ready for the 7th Annual

school, off drugs, and away from gangs … not to mention boost

Details: November 12, Four Person Scramble - 9:00 a.m.

self esteem, and help deal with bullying and depression … so

Shotgun Start, Registration: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

your support makes a BIG Impact!

To register call (512) 584-1753 or visit starcrazyevents.com/category/ upcoming-events/

Details: November 15, The Plaza Theatre

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To purchase tickets call: 544-4203 x104

2014 Veterans Day Gala Event: Local area Veterans organizations

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of hosting the annual Veterans Day Gala at the Centennial Banquet and

Toast to Their Future Event: On November 20 from

Conference Center. This year’s theme will be Veterans Honoring Veterans.

Museum of Art will host “Toast to their Future,” a winetasting

Each Veterans organization will select one of their Veterans to be honored at

to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of El Paso. Tickets to this annual

the gala. Members of the public are invited to purchase tickets to attend the

A Paso Del Norte Challenge Fund Event are $40 at the door.

will continue the tradition

6 – 9 p.m. The El Paso

event. Cost is $30 for a seat, or $300 for a table of 10. The dress code for this event is coat and tie for civilians and Army Service Uniform for the military.

Details: November 20, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., The El Paso Museum of Art

Details: November 13, 6 p.m., Centennial Banquet

To buy tickets go to bgcelpaso.org/

and Conference Center at East Fort Bliss

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For ticket information, call (915) 568-4601 or 568-2497.

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Christmas Barn Sale

The Color Run Presents Kaleidoscope Tour 2014 Event: The Happiest 5k on the Planet is exploding into 2014 with a totally

for their Christmas Barn Sale. Items for sale include Christmas

new tour! Every registered Color Runner in 2014 gets an official The Color

decorations, toys, women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing,

Run Race Kit including a custom t-shirt, tricolor headband, amazing shoulder

household goods and furniture. This event will benefit seniors

sling bag, tattoos and more! Local Charities in El Paso being Impacted Include:

and low-income families within the community. Proceeds will

Team Red, White, & Blue (TeamRWB) and the El Paso and The American

go to outreach programs of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, such

Cancer Society. Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s

as Borderland Ministries and St. Vincent de Paul food bank.

Event: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is requesting donations

veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. TeamRWB will be collecting: canned food, blankets, jackets, and/or

Details: December 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Luke’s Episcopal

donations for veterans in need. Parking fee not included in registration.

Church, 7050 McNutt Rd, La Union, New Mexico.

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THE CITY AGENDA NOVEMBER 2014

1 NOVEMBER 1-8

Ofrenda de Dia de los Muertos From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. come experience Ofrenda de Dia de los Muertos at the El Paso Museum of Art. Admission is free.

Info: (915) 532-1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org/events.asp

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November 6-9

Flashdance: The Musical Flashdance: The Musical is coming to the Plaza Theatre Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Get your tickets today!

Info: www.elpasolive.com/broadway

“A Christmas Fair” by the Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Over 150 merchants from across the country and more than 15,000 people will be present for the Junior League of El Paso’s “A Christmas Fair.”

Info: (915) 584-3511 or www.jlep.org/?nd=christmas_fair

1 November 1-29

1 november 1

First Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival & Parade The San Elizario Historic District will host the First Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival & Parade featuring ballet folklorico, catrina, poetry, storytelling, vendors and more!

Info: (915) 851-1682 or www. sanelizariohistoricdistrict.org

Utep Miner Footbal Cheer on the Miners at Sun Bowl Stadium as they battle out another exciting season of UTEP football fun!

Info: (915) 747-5234 or www.utepathletics.com Nov. 1: UTEP vs. the Golden Eagles of Southern Mississippi at 6 p.m.

Nov. 15: UTEP vs. the Mean Green of North Texas at 5 p.m.

Nov. 29: UTEP vs. the Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee University at 5 p.m.

7 NOVEMBER 7-29

Miner Volleyball UTEP’s 2014 volleyball season is looking as promising as ever! Come out and support the Lady Miners at UTEP’s Memorial Gym. Info: www.utepathletics.com Nov. 7: UTEP vs. Florida International, 7 p.m.

Nov. 9: UTEP vs. Charlotte, noon Nov. 28: UTEP vs. New Mexico State, 2 p.m.

Nov. 29: UTEP vs. TCU, 1 p.m.

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November 1-22

Dia de los Muertos Festival

Miners Basketball

Join the Concordia Heritage Association and the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society at the Concordia Cemetery from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the Dia de los Muertos Festival.

Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for kids, $2 for students, seniors and military.

Info: (915) 581-7920

Get excited Miner fans, this season the UTEP Miners are tipping off to a great season of Men’s and Women’s Basketball at the Don Haskins Center!

Men Nov 1: UTEP Orange & White Scrimmage 3 p.m.

Nov. 11: UTEP vs. Southeastern Oklahoma 3 p.m.

Nov. 14 UTEP vs. Washington State 8 p.m.

Nov. 22 UTEP vs. New Mexico State 7 p.m.

Women Nov. 7 UTEP vs. St. Mary’s (Texas) 7 p.m.

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Nov. 14 UTEP vs. New Mexico State 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 UTEP vs. Northern Arizona 7 p.m.

7 NOVEMBER 7

David Sedaris Need a good laugh? Humor writer David Sedaris is coming to the Plaza Theatre November 7 at 8 p.m.

Info: Ticketmaster.com

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13 NOVEMBER 13

2014 Veterans Day Gala

8 NOVEMBER 8

Area veterans organizations will host their annual Veterans Day Gala event at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center. Admission is $30 per person, or tables can purchased for $300.

Info: (915) 568-4601

The 18th Annual Veterans Parade & Celebration

22 november 22-29

World Cinema Series Come out to the El Paso Museum of Art’s World Cinema Series starting at 2 p.m. each day of the event.

Info: (915) 532-1707 or www. elpasoartmuseum.org/events.asp

The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Thompson and Socorro Road in the San Elizario Historic District. Special guests and a veteran presentation will be held at 10:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

Info: (915) 851-1682

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Comedian Chris Tucker is coming to the Abraham Chavez Theatre Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.

Info: www.elpasolive.com

Turkey Trot 2014

NOVEMBER 8

Merle Haggard Merle Haggard is coming to the Inn of the Mountain Gods Nov. 8 at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $25.

Info: (800) 545-9011 or www.innofthemountaingods.com

Tropicana Homes presents the 38th Annual Turkey Trot 2014 Family Fun Run with a fun 3K and a fast 5K! Info: Register online at www. elpasoymca.org/turkey-trot

28 november 28-December 21

Shrek, the Musical

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Come relive the beloved story of Shrek at Kids-N-Co. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children, students, military and senior citizens.

Info: (915) 351-1455 or www.kidsn.co

NOVEMBER 15

10 november 10

Ab-Soul Come out to Tricky Falls November 10 for Ab-Soul as he tours his new album.

Admission is $20.

Info: (915) 351-9938

The Color Run presents Kaleidoscope Tour 2014 The Color Run presents Kaleidoscope Tour is coming to El Paso’s Ascarate Park Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Get your running shoes and get outside for a good cause!

Info: www.thecolorrun.com/el-paso

29 November 29

Life in Color Life in Color is “The World’s Largest Paint Party” – don’t miss a night of creativity and fun at the El Paso Convention Center starting at 7 p.m.

Info: (915) 534-0600

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SEptember ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY Celebrating the “Sib” Abraham issue Photographed by: LUIS MIRANDA, JR.

9th Annual

Friends of FEMAP International Gala Photographed by: LUIS MIRANDA, JR. and CHRISTIAN CHAPMAN

3rd Annual

Party in the Pink at EPIC RAILYARD EVENT CENTER | Photographed by: JORGE BALLESTEROS

Polo for AIDS at SANTA MARIA POLO CLUB | Photographed by: JORGE BALLESTEROS

D&M Paul Mitchell

Focus Salon Grand Opening Photographed by: JORGE BALLESTEROS

Pound 4 Pound at DREAM ARENA | Photographed by: TOMMIE MORELOS

Sierra Providence “A New Me”

Fashion Show & Beauty and Health Expo at THE FOUNTAINS AT FARAH | Photographed by: TOMMIE MORELOS

Mercedes Benz of El Paso

Fashion Show at CUTTER AVIATION | Photographed by: TOMMIE MORELOS

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Fashion Show at MERCEDES BENZ OF EL PASO | Photographed by: TOMMIE MORELOS

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