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Felipa Solis, Jannet Bustillos, Grace Neuhaus, Michelle Cromer, Meagan Kinley, Michael Graham, Joann Wardy, Lizzie Martinez, Elaine Gordon, Kirsten Applebaum, Juan Salomon, Denise Nelson-Prieto, Pablo Delgadillo, Veronica Nevarez, Austin Savage, Erika Lopez, Lauren MaciasCervantes, Krysta Ayers, Ector Acosta, Erin Villarreal, Ladonna Apodaca, Ofelia Aragon, Neissha King

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“People are not born heroes or villains; they’re created by the people around them.”

- Chris Colfer

Editor’s Letter

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his month we honor heroes. We all hear

Arturo Gonzalez spends his days working on

the word “hero” being used from time to

computers at Ft Bliss. Just a “regular Joe” – it’s

time, but have you ever stopped and asked

important to know that he was in the army for 14

yourself, “What is a hero, anyway?”

years, including Desert Storm. Though now a civilian, his training naturally set into motion one day while

The dictionary describes heroes as a person

driving in the North East, when he saw smoke coming

who, in the face of danger and adversity displays

from a house. No responders were present as he

super human strength or physical courage or self

heard cries from the house. He ran into the burning

sacrifice; a person who is admired for brave acts

home, returning with a wheelchair-bound woman.

or fine qualities.

Without his bravery she would not have survived.

I believe heroes come in all shapes and sizes — I’m

What these stories suggest is that every one of us

even more convinced that acts of heroism don’t

can be a hero. As we’ve worked on this magazine,

just arrive from truly exceptional people, but from

it’s become clear that there is no recipe for creating

people placed in the right circumstances, given

heroes. Maybe there’s a hero gene. I believe we do,

the necessary tools to transform compassion into

however, have some clues now based on the stories

heroic actions. I believe a healthy society with great

of some inspiring heroes right here in El Paso.

values produces heroes.

So every person is part of humanity. Each person’s In the July issue, you will find inspiring role models;

pulse is part of humanity’s heartbeat. Truth be told,

heroes who cut to the heart of character. It has been

I believe we all want to be heroes. We all want to

said that we are at our very best when things are

make a difference in that moment of time that will

at their worst. The stories you will read are nothing

dramatically impact the situation and even foster

less than heroic.

change. Keep others safe. Stand up for what is right. Heroes circulate the life force of goodness in

Dave Valero is an El Paso firefighter, an everyday

our veins. And what the world needs now is more

hero whose mission in life is to ignite fires in

heroes — you. Each and every day there are those

the hearts of our children — “at risk” children as

of us who need a hero. We’re in this together.

referred to by the probationary courts. Sadly, he’s been present during the last part of people’s lives;

I am on this journey with you,

the moment when life’s regrets, along with life’s proud moments, are revisited and gone in a blink of the eye. He’s dealt with loss first hand with the death of his best friend, and fellow firefighter, Kip Hall. It is in Hall’s memory that he mentors children with the hope of resetting their paths in life. By doing so, Dave creates a legacy.

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The City

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Fancy Meeting You

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By: PABLO DELGADILLO

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The City

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Men s e Flam THROUGH THE

OF INFINITE JEST

A RESCUE STORY

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o r a j n a m i l i K The City

THE DOCTOR VS. THE MOUNTAIN

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By: AUSTIN SAVAGE

By: LADONNA APODACA

Make a Wish

KIDS FOR WISH KIDS

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By: ERIN VILLAREAL

The City

DOG DAYS – ADOPT TODAY!

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By: DENISE NELSON-PRIETO

Spirituality

SYNCHRONICITY AND THE MAGIC OF LIFE

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By: MICHELLE CROMER

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Old Fashioned Venus Summer Fun Retrograde for Little Ones By: KRISTEN APPLEBAUM

Love

BEING SINGLE WHY IT MAY BE A LIFE CHANGER By: JANNET BUSTILLOS

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By: GRACE THE PSYCHIC LADY

Etiquette

COMMON COURTESY AT THE MOVIES AND THEATRE By: JOANN WARDY

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Who Says

Can’t be Healthy?

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Where Are they Now?

Philip Anaya By: DENISE NELSON-PRIETO

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TAKE A DIVE UNCOVERING TEXAS’ BEST SWIMMING HOLES By: MEAGAN KINLEY

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BUSINESS BLOCKBUSTERS

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By: FELIPA SOLIS

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Charity Register July, 2015

july Opportunities to Give & Support GECU Bark at the Park Event: Help raise support for pet ownership responsibility. Last year, this event raised more than $20,000 dollars and also saved a Chihuahua from being euthanized. Get your tickets today! Admission starts at $5.

Details: GECU Back at the Park will be held July 12 at Southwest University Park in downtown El Paso. Admission starts at $5. Call (915) 533-2273 or visit epchihuahuas.com for more information.

Special Olympics Texas El Paso Golf Tournament Event: The Special Olympics Texas El Paso Golf Tournament is a special fundraiser honoring Dimas Vasquez, a passionate volunteer and golf coach who lost his battle with cancer in 2009.

Details: This golf tournament will be held at the Underwood Golf complex on July 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is $125 per player, sponsorships are available. Call (915) 533-8229 or visit sotx.org/elpasogolf for more information.

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event: Join Big Brothers Big Sisters’ for their 15th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids’ Sake benefitting the El Paso Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Organization which matches children with mentors to help them achieve success.

Details: The Bowl for Kids’ Sake event will take place on July 25 from 12 to 8 p.m. at Bowl El Paso. Admission is $60. Call (915) 544-4203 or visit bbbsep.org/ for more information.

Animal Rescue League Pet Adoptions Event: Looking for a new forever friend? Come out to Ardovino’s Desert Crossing and adopt a pet from the Animal Rescue League of El Paso – what could be better than giving a loving animal a new home?

Details: The Animal League Pet Adoption will take place on July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Farmer’s Market. Call (575) 589-0653 ext. 3 or visit ardovinos.com/ for more information.

El Paso Crohns and Autoimmune Disease Support Group Event: The El Paso Crohns and Autoimmune Disease Support Group will be meeting this month. If you or a loved one suffers from Crohns or an autoimmune disease, get the information and support you need at this beneficial meeting.

Details: The support group will meet on Tuesday June 16 at 6 p.m. at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the Academic Resources Building, room 211. For more information call (214) 708-2989.

The Houchen Community Center Back to School Bash Event: Houchen Community Center is helping children of Segundo Barrio go to school thoroughly equipped by giving them fully stuffed back packs. Houchen Community Center is teaming up with a Walgreens location to hand out a wonderful school year for these children.

Details: Each backpack is $20 and the center needs to raise $10,000 by July 10 in order to give 500 backpacks. Everyone is welcome to join the center to help distribute the backpacks on August 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For all donations contact Caroline Camfield at (915) 540-7432.

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Do your lights come on when you return home?

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Does your AC work to save you money while you’re away?

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Will it remind you the garage door is still open when you leave for work?

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Can your home tell you if the kids are home from school on time?

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Can your home report a fire, CO emergency, or burglary for you day and night?

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When The White House Department Store decided to close its’ doors, a friend presented the idea of starting a Glamour Shots franchise. At the age of 38, her life was about to change...

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Did you have funding for the opportunity?

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No, all of the needed funding was provided through a wonderful program.

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Did you have any prior experience?

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By means of working in Human Resources at The White House Department Store,

I gained the customer service and employee relations experience. Other than that,

Glamour Shots provided the specific training for the franchise.

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Was the business successful from the very beginning?

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We opened the doors in 1991 in Cielo Vista Mall. Glamour Shots was a new concept,

therefore people weren’t sure what it was but through various marketing strategies the

business began to grow. After growing to four locations, I learned what worked and what

didn’t. I decided to focus on one location to offer a full-service experience to my customers.

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Were you ever afraid to step out?

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No, you have to believe in yourself. Even during the challenging times, you can never

give up. When things were very difficult, I chose to maintain a commitment to the

business and my employees. You cannot afford to lose your head. You have to sit down,

analyze the situation, and strategize your plan of attack.

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What would you say to those starting a new venture?

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Listen to the advice of others. Be open to always learning and don’t be afraid to ask

questions. Choose to be a person of integrity and humility.

The Legacy She Desires to Leave Behind: She was always there to help others, and passionate about her work.

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8) JANNET BUSTILLOS 9) Erin Villarreal 10) Austin Savage 11) erika lopez 12) ladonna apodaca 13) Ector Acosta

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21) joann Wardy 22) neissha King 23) Pablo delgadillo 24) Elaine Gordon 25) Veronica nevarez 26) Ofelia Aragon

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Fancy Meeting You | By: PABLO DELGADILLO |

Annette Talavera - Owner of Atomic Marketing 1. Annette, tell us how

3. How do you think El Paso is embracing new technology when

Atomic Marketing was created?

it comes to marketing their businesses?

“It all started as a production house almost 10

“Nowadays, we can see how El Paso businesses’ uses social media

years ago. My husband and I quickly realized

as part of their advertising mix. Also, business recognize the need

there were other needs we could help our

to have presence in the digital world, and look for options like SEO

clients with. So we branched out providing our

(Search Engine Optimization), Digital Marketing and much more

clients with Media Buying, Creative concepts,

which we at Atomic Marketing specialize in.”

Graphic Design, Corporate Imaging, Website creations, Social media management and

4. What is one thing you love about El Paso?

Digital marketing.”

“One? I love many things! I love the views of the mountains and the sunsets, especially in the summer months. I love how courteous and

2. Is creativity the most important quality to have,

welcoming the people from El Paso are. I also love the way this city

to excel in your work field?

is evolving; I am very excited to see what the future of El Paso has in

“Even though creativity is a very important element, I believe having

store for our kids!”

your clients’ best interest is most important to make their advertising campaign successful. I consider there is a mix of qualities one needs

5. Does being a mom help you think outside the box a little bit more?

to have to excel in our line of work, which is fairness, honesty,

“It is very inspiring to see how the kid’s imagination has no limits. You

knowledge of the market, and most importantly, delivering results.”

get to learn how to make things that are boring ... fun! Like homework, studying, playing with sand creating “cakes”, how mommies kisses have super healing powers, just to name a few.”

Anna Cecchi Smith - Creative Director of Quartermane Salon 1. Anna, what inspired you to start doing hair?

I like that he is edgy and sophisticated at

“With my fashion designer background I wanted to be a makeup artist,

the same time, kind of like me.”

so I went to beauty school to get a license, there they teach you about hair so I started to like hair better, I like knowing about everything

4. What is your favorite thing to eat?

because it helps me with ideas for photoshoots and editorials, and

“It’s funny because being Italian people

I’ve worked with L’Oréal Italia as a stylist as well.”

always ask me about food, I think that I’m going to pick a simple Italian dish

2. What’s your proudest moment as a hair stylist?

called Fett’unta. I love to eat it every

“The time I did Gemma Artenton’s (former Bond Girl) hair in Florence,

time I go home. Fett’unta is a garlic

Italy for the opening of the Gucci museum. She’s so gorgeous in

bread with a lot of virgin olive oil from

person and down to earth, I was very proud of my work because it was

your region, it’s very simple but I love it,

completely up to me to create her look, also having the opportunity to

you can put bruschetta or prosciutto in it, so good! ”

be a part of Milan’s fashion week.”

5. How do you like El Paso?

3. What are the fashion designers you take inspiration from?

“I’m still trying to adjust to El Paso because I’ve only been here a

“Top of my head Alexander McQueen, he is one of my biggest

year, but I like that it’s always sunny, the sun brings a lot of energy

inspirations. Also John Galliano cause he also reinvents himself. I love

and it makes me happy. I like downtown and the fabulous buildings,

Marc Jacobs because he is not the classic American fashion designer,

they are gorgeous and capture a lot of history in them.”

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Service Leaders Ignite Internal Flames One at a Time | By: LAUREN MACIAS-CERVANTES photography by: ROBERT CORRAL |

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Fire Power 40

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ave Valero is used to fighting

the experts speculate through research; that

fires

in

it’s more about the things we didn’t do, than

emergency situations, but for

the things left undone. What I’ve noticed is

the last year, the retired El Paso

things like phone calls that weren’t made,

and

aiding

people

Fire Department captain has

phone calls that weren’t picked up, the grace

been working to start internal

that just didn’t flow through that slammed

fires in at-risk youth. He’s the President

door. Those are the things we hear about in

and Founder of Fire Power 40. “This is my

those final moments. It’s about relationships

purpose, what I have locked into,” he says.

so now I feel a calling, a strong responsibility to share that perspective – especially with

emergency

an at-risk youth population. Working from

responder leads a high-energy, scenario-

that trust that a firefighter has unlike other

based program, in hopes of instilling a

entities, it seems to be street smart to trust

mindset of personal growth for a lifetime

the guy in the big red truck, that he’s there to

of positive change. His primary focus is

help so I am working from that foundation,

“at risk” students referred by precinct and

responsibility and garnered trust,” he said.

Through

the

program,

the

probationary court administrators. “I don’t know your story, don’t know what you’ve

The idea for Fire Power 40 ignited in 2007 with

been through,” said Valero as part of the

the death of Valero’s best friend, fellow Fire

opening remarks of one Saturday session

Suppression Technician Kip Hall. “Kip stood

we sat in on. He says not having labels,

for something and it was bigger than him,”

bringing out the best in each student and

said Valero. Hall died after a chemotherapy

sharing life lessons are part of the equation

overdose and was known for bringing out

to help the teens make a change. “I feel a

the best in everyone. Today Valero continues

responsibility now. I have served the people

the mission with his best friend in mind.

of El Paso in what we call ‘the worst day

“You never know how many people you’re

of your life’ business,” said Valero. “I’ve

affecting if you’re talking to someone who

been there the last moments of people’s

is ready to listen,” says the 21-year EPFD

lives, been there for the regrets in the final

veteran. “The right soil for the seed can

moments of people’s lives and it’s true what

create a ripple effect long after I’m gone.”

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July, 2015 Valero counts on the help of about a dozen others to keep Fire Power 40 burning. The team includes active military leaders Corey Givens and BJ Cherilus; retired school administrators

like

Joyce

Yellock;

Julie

Faflick who takes care of student counseling; secretary Tanya Givens; former program participants and members of El Paso’s Firefighter Combat Challenge. Challenge Captain Efrain Garcia Jr. says he sees himself in some of the youth. “I grew up with a single mom; my dad was never around,” he says.

“I got labeled as troublemaker and was told I wouldn’t amount to anything. Instead of falling into that groove, I used it as positive energy.” The firefighter has been helping with the program for a year, coming in to teach the students about the rigorous timed contest that puts skill and endurance on the line.

Fire Power 40 sessions vary in length from an hour and a half for seven weeks for truancy participants to three hours or less for a school district’s student or counselor and teacher training. Agendas include a combination of life lesson talks on things like will power, conflict, ownership and decision-making; discussions, guest speakers and teamwork in action through firefighter mock scenarios.

Inspiring greatness is the goal. “Sometimes you don’t know it or know how to bring that out in you,” said Garcia. “We try to bring that out in the youth we work with.” The program also includes class work with mom or dad.

Garcia says the program has even made him a better person and given him life lessons.

In Memory of

Kip Hall

“It’s made me a better man, made me more hungry to make this program bigger than what it is now.”

Valero says the program is growing and will soon expand. He says Fire Power 40 has gained extensive local support and interest has already started to ignite on the national level.

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July, 2015

“This job was a gift.”

There’s no question Tami Lind, Executive

The Horses & Heroes program is now more

Through a partnership with Fort Bliss,

Director of Therapeutic Horsemanship of El

than a year old and is a passion of the horse

Horses & Heroes works with injured soldiers

Paso (THEP), enjoys her job. She grew up

enthusiast. “I was so determined that we

working on their recovery and transition

around horses and today leads an organization

would do this. I really wanted this program.

post deployment. For soldiers suffering

that uses the thousand pound animals in

I knew it was needed in the community. I

from PTSD, for example, the program helps

their therapy. By now you may have heard

knew it would have a wonderful impact,”

participants manage anger, anxiety and

about the organization’s equine program

said Lind. She says she has many friends

stress. “A horse picks up on every emotion

for children and adults with disabilities, but

that have served and her husband was in the

and body language.”

now a second endeavor is helping soldiers.

Air Force. “I’ve always felt like its all of our

When asked what her favorite part is, Lind

obligations, it’s all of our duties to give back.”

The experienced horse rider says horse and human are a perfect connection. “In order for

easily said smiling, “I absolutely love working with the soldiers, it’s wonderful. I find, for

Lind recalls her feeling the night before the

you to form a partnership with a horse, you

the most part, that it is fun. Soldiers have this

first day of the program. “I was so excited

need to work at it, it doesn’t come naturally.”

wonderful ability to accept what is happening

and I went to bed and I thought I was going to

Lind also adds the animals don’t judge.

in the moment. I can feel a sense of pride

be sick. ‘Oh my gosh what have I done,’ but

“That’s one of the reasons that horses are

when they’ve accomplished that task and it

it was wonderful and it’s been wonderful.”

so great, is that they see you for who you are

becomes mine too; I feel proud for them.”

in that moment and that’s how they interact

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with you. They don’t judge you based

deployment: July 19, 2014. “I lost a

on what you look like, where you are in

few friends. Those kinds of things can

the social economic ladder or what you

affect you. I internalized a lot.” He says

may or may not have done in your past

he looked forward to his weekly visit to

or said in your past.”

the five-acre facility in the city’s upper valley and says the program could

Lt. Col. Coy Turner echoes Lind’s

benefit many. “People get wounded

sentiments

different ways with PTSD. It’s a human

about

the

equine’s

acceptance and ability to read a

thing, not just a war thing.”

person’s emotions and body language.

He credits Horses & Heroes for helping an

him get rid of his anger. “I’m far more

instrumental role; it had a calming

calm, more aware of what I communicate

effect. I was able to learn the animal

through body language.” By summer’s

and learn about myself.” The military

end Lt. Col. Coy Turner will return to

leader, in Fort Bliss’ Warrior Transition

active duty and serve in the reserves

Battalion is one of more than a dozen of

once he’s back home in Indiana.

“The

equine

therapy

played

our nation’s heroes that have been part of the program thus far. “I was angry a

In late May, THEP became the only

lot, I was isolating myself, I was very

PATH Premier Certified facility in El

depressed, I had all the symptoms of

Paso and Dona Ana County which

PTSD,” he said.

means they passed a rigorous 200 point industry standard inspection by the

The Lt. Col. has been in the Army 34

Professional Association of Therapeutic

years and has been on three back to

Horsemanship

back deployments, most recently to

Horses & Heroes program functions

Afghanistan, where he says they were

on donations and is free for soldiers.

attacked 128 times. “The hardest

Anyone can help sponsor a horse or

things are not only what they (soldiers)

a soldier. More details are available at

face overseas, it’s the reintegration.”

www.the-ep.org.

International.

Their

Without hesitation, he recalls the day he got off the plane from his last 32

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July, 2015

n May 26th a cloud of black

were more people inside or what he was

“I think I was there at the right time,” Gonzalez

smoke rose to the sky in

getting into. So what was he thinking when

stated when I asked about how he ended up

Northeast El Paso. On this

he stopped his vehicle in the middle of the

by the fire. “I don’t usually take that road to go

day the Northeast found

street — his girlfriend still inside — and ran

home. But I was coming from [Loop 375] and

itself a modern day hero. “I

inside the burning house? “I wasn’t thinking,”

I just went down a different road and ended

Gonzalez responded. “I just reacted.”

up there.” So I asked if he considered himself

was coming from an eighth grade graduation

to be a hero. “I don’t consider myself a hero.

on the East side. I saw black smoke in the sky, and at first I thought it was the Burger

Samson Rivera, who was part of Rescue

Like I said, I was just reacting to everything.

King that caught fire, but as I got closer I saw

21 that responded to the house fire, was

To me it was just a reaction.”

that it wasn’t,” said Arturo Gonzalez, whose

able to tell me about what type of response

day job is working on computers at Fort Bliss.

the house fire received: Twenty-seven

I questioned Gonzalez about how exactly

Gonzalez stopped his car in the middle of

firefighters responded to the house located

he was able to get the woman out of the

the road in a residential area when he saw

on Dyer and McCombs. There were two

house. “I didn’t even notice the flames.

a house on fire and heard the screams from

ladder trucks sent to the site, where the

And it all happened so fast — or that’s what

the woman inside.

fire in the house reached temperatures of

people were telling me. To me, it felt like I

around 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Rivera also

was in there forever. But someone was

I met with Arturo Gonzalez at the El Paso

commented that more rescues were sent

already in there trying to help the woman

Fire Station on Robinson Street to discuss

out than usual because Arturo Gonzalez,

out of the house. He was struggling when I

his heroic actions and pleasantly enough

the lady, and a neighbor needed medical

got into the house so I put my arms around

found myself talking to just a regular guy — a

attention on site. “[Gonzalez] was pretty

both of them to basically drag them out of

“regular Joe” who could easily be anyone’s

caring. There are not a lot of people that will

the house.” Gonzalez had also put his shirt

neighbor. He did not know the lady that was

go in and save someone that they don’t even

over the woman’s face to prevent her from

inside the house nor did he know if there

know,” said Rivera.

inhaling more smoke. For someone who

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was just reacting to the situation around

Though no news about the condition of the

18 years old and last year, from August to

him, he was very quick on his feet. “I got

woman was received by either Rivera or

December I did Operation Iraqi Freedom.” I

a fire extinguisher and started spraying the

Gonzalez, Rivera stated that had Gonzalez

then asked Gonzalez if he had ever been in a

gas meter. I just thought about all the people

not been there, the woman might not have

fire before. “No. That was my first one. And

around and how bad it would be for that to

survived. And even with a lot of smoke

hopefully my last.”

catch fire.” Seriously, quick thinking.

in Gonzalez’s lungs, he refused to go to the hospital. “No, no, I didn’t want that bill

We can easily say that Gonzalez acted as

Unfortunately, the owner of the house was

coming to my house later!” (Just a regular

a hero, without the cape or the get-up that

not the only one inside that Gonzalez needed

guy, I tell you.) He only requested oxygen

Batman would have worn. Certainly we can

to save. “I’m a pet person so I really wanted

from Rivera, who treated him on site. The

agree that as a person, he went above and

to save the pets, but I knew that if I went

woman, who was in a wheelchair, was

beyond to save another’s life — and that

back in I probably wasn’t going to get out.

fortunate that Gonzalez was selfless in his

is why Gonzalez is our local hero. “When

The firefighters weren’t there yet and it was

acts and ran to her aid regardless of the risk

someone needs help I’m going to try my

pitch black in the house.”

he put himself into. “I was in the Army for

hardest to help them.”

14 years. I did Desert Storm when I was

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July, 2015

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C o m e dy i n e l pa s o

July, 2015

“Comedy is a performance art. Make no mistake.

Many assume that because it is based on humor that comics are some how less vulnerable on stage than actors in a play or impromptu performance. Humor is the medium through which comics use to enlighten and argue their various philosophies. Stand up comedy is based on two very integral aspects; humor and ideas. The funnier the comic, the more adept he/she is at conveying their ideas. The more keen and diverse their ideas, the more material they have to draw from.

El Paso comedy is rich with losers with stupid ideas.”

I

t is only from the mind of a sincere

show running, performing, etc. This gives the

thinker that the above passage

comics a comfortable environment in which

could have been uttered, and

to perfect their skills. Other comics are also

make no mistake about it – local

really good about providing constructive

comedian

a

feedback about timing, stage technique,

thinker. After having been involved

writing, etc. The vibe at any open mic is

in creative endeavors and having

relaxed and informative.”

George

White

is

traveled halfway across the world,

White has found a comfortable new niche in

It was a much smaller but no less fulfilling

the burgeoning El Paso comedy scene.

environment

that

welcomed

veteran

comedian Phil Robinet to the scene eight “I’ve only been a part of the El Paso comedy

years earlier. “I found an open mic and just

scene for six months but it has been

started going,” says Robinet, “Next thing I

immensely fulfilling. Open mics are the

knew I had performed 40 weeks out of the

laboratories in which we experiment with

year.” It was from this cathartic explosion

new and old material. El Paso has several

at open mic that Robinet found his place in

open mics throughout the week, which

the scene. “It was my goal to become a one-

allow comics this opportunity. Laughterhours

week opening act at The Comic Strip and on

Comedy facilitates and promotes these

my third attempt, two years after starting

venues. They encourage comics of any skill

as a comic, Bart Reed gave me a one week

level to participate in any capacity; hosting,

opening gig.”

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July, 2015 Robinet notes that he, and a collection of comics he refers to as “The Old School Eight,” would find their opportunities limited, with Bart Reed’s comedy club operating as their Mecca. The scene is expanding exponentially and this is a change that could not excite the old veteran more, “There’s probably a good thirty or forty guys who are really working it. They’re hitting the open mic four or five times a week and getting really

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July, 2015 good. They’re aggressive too. They’ll go out of town, hit up Los Angeles and bring back some L.A. comics.”

Both Robinet and White spoke of this relentless

young

community,

“Comics

of any skill level should look up any of the Laughterhours venues and participate. Other encouraging venues are El Paso Underground at Coconuts and Barbed Wire Open Mic Series throughout town,” says White.

Of course the venue, does not always create the comic and the difference in process between these two is truly fascinating.

“I used to try to sit down and write,” say Robinet, “but I just wasn’t any good at it. So I would carry around this little spiral notebook and just collect my thoughts or sayings I would hear. These became a collection of one liners that make up my material. If two out of ten work then I got a pretty good batting average.”

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Danii Sedillo,

REALTOR, CRS, GRI, Keller Williams Realty “I do it because I love it.”

As someone who has been in the real estate

acquainted with the city, giving them lists of

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business for ten years, Danii Sedillo knows

sites to see and things to do. “I always work

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how to sell and buy a home for her clients.

110%.” It’s the personal relationships and

get the home you deserve.

Starting her real estate career in Austin,

genuine determination to really know and

Texas, she is now gracing the El Paso area

understand her client’s needs that set her

with her talent after her husband’s military

apart in this business.

orders to relocate here. Sedillo also works with foreclosures as well as New Home

Named one of El Paso’s Top 25 Real Estate

construction and the luxury home department

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at Keller Williams. And that’s not all: at Keller

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hard everyday. Most of her clients come to

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teaching step-by-step classes to newly

her by referral, so with an average of about 15

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licensed Realtors. “I do it because I love it.”

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With military life being something she is

busy enough, Sedillo also donates her time

familiar with, she readily helps the military

and effort to the Animal Rescue, donating to

families that get stationed in El Paso. Not only

private rescue shelters, and volunteering for

does she help find these families a home, but

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she also goes above and beyond to get them

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Laura Baca

The Real Estate Power Houses “I’m dealing with people’s lives. It’s rewarding to know you made a person’s life better.”

Working for The Real Estate Power Houses is

com and Realtor.com, being named Top Real

that gives Baca a great sense of joy and desire

fitting for Laura Baca, who is a human power

Estate Producer for 2014, and being able to

to keep making changes in people’s lives. Very

house herself. Thankfully for El Paso, Baca’s

help clients everyday. What she emphasizes

involved with her church, Baca is all about

grandmother and mother, Doña Laurencia

most is that numbers are not important to her.

helping people — whether it’s finding a family

Baca Uranga and Billie Baca, motivated and

“I’m dealing with people’s lives. It’s rewarding

a home or volunteering for a church event.

encouraged her to become a real estate

to know you made a person’s life better.” A

agent. And since 1993, that is what Laura

very humble and hard working mother and

With a passion for what she does, and a drive

Baca has been passionately devoting her time

grandmother, she likes to thank the Lord for

to excel at everything that comes her way, it

to. As a bilingual real estate agent here on the

keeping her centered and motivated through

really is Pray, Eat, Real Estate for Laura Baca.

border, she is ready to tackle every referral

everything. She also attributes a lot of her

given to her, and help every family or person

success to the team at Cornerstone Home

in need of a home. Listing and selling homes

Lending and her broker, Barry Karch. Because

all over the El Paso area is what she excels at

of this team of people, she is able to get her

and what she is here to help you with.

clients into a home as soon as they need to — even if it’s a Sunday or a holiday!

Laura Baca, The Real Estate Power Houses

Since joining The Real Estate Power Houses three years ago, Baca has been the top real

Her recent client, a seller, said of Ms. Baca,

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estate agent. Her other achievements include

“I would use her again in a heartbeat!” It’s

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being named Preferred Realtor on Zillow.

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Sue and Jennifer Woo Sandy Messer & Associates

“As realtors, Sue and Jennifer are in the business of selling and buying homes, but more importantly they build relationships.”

In today’s competitive real estate market,

dedication to her community did not falter.

Center Against Family Violence, El Paso

it’s easy to become overwhelmed with what

Sue remains active in the El Paso community

Children’s Hospital, YWCA and more.

decisions you have to make and if those

by serving on the board of the El Paso

decisions are right for you. However, there

Chamber of Commerce, and has previously

As realtors, Sue and Jennifer are in the

are people in our community that serve to

served as past Chairman of the Board for the

business of selling and buying homes, but

make this process enjoyable and easy. Sue

El Paso Symphony, the UMC Foundation, and

more importantly they build relationships.

and Jennifer Woo are the mother-daughter

the Center Against Family Violence. She has

real estate dream team from El Paso’s

also served on the board of the YWCA and is

Sue and Jennifer Woo

leading real estate company, Sandy Messer &

the incoming Chairman of El Paso Symphony

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Associates. With over 37 years of experience,

Youth Orchestra’s Board of Directors.

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they have the knowledge and understanding of our community that allows them to provide

Following in her mother’s footsteps, Jennifer

valuable commercial and residential guidance

Woo began her real estate career 11 years

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to clients throughout El Paso.

ago and has since offered commercial and

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residential real estate services such as buying,

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Woo

selling, relocating and investing. She prides

dedicated her time to giving back to her

herself on an unparalleled customer service

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community through volunteering anywhere

experience that satisfies her customer’s

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and everywhere. After deciding to get her

needs at all times. Jennifer also devotes

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real estate license over 25 years ago, her

much of her free time to organizations like

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Yolanda Baca

Realtor at Marquis Realty and Listing Agent for Casas De Leon “Talk About a Real Estate Pro…” For many, real estate agents seem a dime a

the pro she is today. Her knowledge and

She’s bilingual, too, and has knowledge in new

dozen ... and they very well might be, however,

experience, and most important, the level of

and existing sales, foreclosures, short sales,

this is one real estate pro that shines in her

customer care that she’s crafted, have earned

loans, and credit repair. Put that to the test

dual role as REALTOR at Marquis Realty AND

her top awards. She won a JD Powers &

and visit Baca’s open house on Saturday, July

Listing Agent for Casas De Leon. And this is no

Associates trophy for “Customer Service

18th at 14357 Navajo Point (pictured above)

easy feat! The fact that she’s a REALTOR® as

Excellence,” as well as a Builder’s Industry

from noon to 3 pm. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath,

opposed to a simple agent is one. It shows her

Association award, which she’s won twice for

bi-level home, has pride of ownership and

commitment to not only her profession, but

top performance. Currently, she holds the title

numerous features. Talk about a real estate

also the industry as a whole. Taking that a step

of Multi-Million Dollar Producer at Marquis

pro ... for someone looking for the best, Baca

further in the coveted role of sole Listing Agent

Realty, and that of Premiere Listing Agent at

is sure to deliver!

for local builder, Casas De Leon, one soon

Casas De Leon, for overall sales volume.

®

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learns that this is a culmination of dedication, Baca attributes her success and recognition

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to her ability to “guide people through the

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With 15 years plus experience, she honed her

process.” She says, “Buying a home is a big

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skills in San Diego, CA at Lennar Corp., which

step in a person’s life, like getting married or

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she describes as being at the “right place

having a child” and explains that she doesn’t

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at the right time.” The company provided

“just write a contract and neglect [her] clients”

elaborate training, which helped her become

but rather, is with them every step of the way.

perseverance, and sheer know-how.

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Jese Gonzalez Realtor

“The Real Estate Matchmaker” They say home is where the heart is, but for

She worked as an elementary school teacher

estate team, within The Real Estate Power

Power House Jese Gonzalez, homes are her

in both Clint and Socorro Independent School

House, which consists of a Buyer’s Specialist,

heart. Beginning her journey at a young age,

Districts, but with her heart never straying far

Lead Specialist and Administrative Assistant

Jese grew up around the industry through

from her love of real estate – she pursued her

to provide superior service and convenience

her mother, who was also in real estate for

real estate license during summer break from

to clients by being proactively involved across

twenty-four years. Originally from New York,

school. After returning back to school for the

all social media outlets.

Jese came to call El Paso her home after

fall session, Jese began providing services

relocating to the Sun City due to her father’s

for her fellow colleagues and six months

It is Jese’s dedication that has established

profession in the military.

later, she made the decision to leave the

profound relationships with her clients. To

education field to pursue real estate full-time.

Jese, her work is not just a transaction; it is building a foundation of trust during one of

Graduating in Economics & Finance from the University of Texas at El Paso, after

It has been Jese’s diverse background, broad

the most emotional and financial aspects of

transferring from the University of Texas

knowledge, and substantial awareness of the

a client’s life.

at Dallas, Jese pursued a career as a Cost

communities’ needs that have facilitated vast

Analyst for Boeing, but it was after she

success and ultimately created an impressive

Jese Gonzalez

began a family of her own that she decided

resume within her career. Jese was elected

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on a career change that would provide the

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flexibility of spending more time with her

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children and became a teacher.

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Rick Moreno

Moreno Real Estate Group “A home is security and investment all rolled into the greatest single thing that money can buy.”

Native El Pasoan Rick Moreno, of Moreno

Rick has been instrumental in closing on

literacy programs, providing school supplies, and

Real Estate Group, has been blessed with the

phenomenal investment properties. Where

assisting in the construction of a nearby church.

opportunity to live, go to school, and work in

most realtors are only able to provide their

two metropolitan cities: New York City and Los

clients with a small bang for their buck, Rick

Rick and his team of professionals pride

Angeles. These experiences coupled with his

is able to provide his clients with a substantial

themselves on negotiating and structuring

passion for assisting his clients have made Rick

profit due to his dedication and expertise. He

great deals and helping their clients understand

a force to be reckoned with. He is a graduate of

truly feels that everyone should have the

the various stages involved in a real estate

NYU where he earned two Masters Degrees;

opportunity at home ownership. “A home

transaction. Whether he is working with a first

an MBA in Corporate Finance and in Education

is security and investment all rolled into the

time home buyer or a seasoned real estate

Administration. His unwavering passion for

greatest single thing that money can buy.”

investor, he will provide the people of El Paso with a quality service they can depend on.

real estate began at the age of 20 when he purchased his first property.

Rick and his wife Vanessa, are huge contributors in assisting the less fortunate

Rick Moreno

While serving as an investor has been

within numerous organizations in El Paso. In

Moreno Real Estate Group

extremely fulfilling, Rick felt that getting a

2002 Rick embraced the opportunity to serve

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realtor license would be vital in the success

as a Youth Leader where he supervised high

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of his investment company. Setting him apart

school and college students in their quest

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is the use of a Search Engine Optimization

to establish after school literacy programs

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which assists him in obtaining investment

for children in South America. Due to his

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properties that have not yet been advertised.

leadership, they were successful in developing

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Adrienne Alvarez Exit West Realty

“I get to help people with something that impacts them directly.”

You’ve seen her face as she’s told you news

Not only is she licensed in Texas, but she is

in a lifetime. Let her make it a pleasant

stories from the comfort of your living room.

newly licensed in New Mexico. “We have a

experience – find the home or space you

Now, Adrienne Alvarez is tackling on a new

broader community to serve.” With Santa

love while interacting with someone who

career as a real estate agent with EXIT West

Teresa, Las Cruces and El Paso being so

truly cares and wants to give you her best,

Realty. Using a lot of the same skills that she

intertwined, she is able to reach out and help

whether you’re in El Paso or across the New

acquired as a news anchor — marketing,

even more people. She does not take for

Mexico state line.

communicating, research, etc. — she is now

granted that the El Paso community already

helping homeowners sell their properties

knows her name, with her first listing and many

quickly, and homebuyers and business

of her buyers coming from Facebook. “As a

owners find the perfect space. “My biggest

news anchor I could help people by sharing

goal is to inform.” Alvarez wants her clients

what was happening around them,” she said.

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to know everything about the space they are

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seeking and the process that goes into home

impacts them directly.” With no TV screen

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buying. Even though this is a new challenge

separating her from the community, Alvarez

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for her, she is going into it full-heartedly;

gets to interact with people face-to-face;

getting her feet wet as she explores all

something she is excited about.

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hey say that there is nothing

a safe haven. People often forget that

more beautiful, stronger, or

kindness is free. Whether you are a part of

more fierce than a mother’s

Lucid Love or not you can be the shining light

love. No mother wants to

in others’ lives. It only takes one to make a

see their child suffer when

difference. We all have our own uniqueness,

you have such high hopes

special talents and abilities that empower us

and dreams for their future. This was the case

to help those around us and set an example

with one El Paso mother who lost her 17-year-

for others to follow. A champion doesn’t

old son to suicide. Veronica Cabada is ready

just become a star overnight; he practices

to speak out so that no parent experiences

repeatedly in order to reach success. Time

the heartbreak that she has felt since her son,

and patience are the keys to soaring high.

Sebastian Cabada, passed away. The cause of death was written as “undetermined” but

One man who can surely tell you this from

his loved ones, and anyone who witnessed

experience is a man who stands at six feet

his struggle, will tell you that the serious

four inches. This friendly giant is a decorated

issue that led up to Sebastian’s death was

heavyweight boxer who towers over his

bullying. Sebastian was endearing towards

nickname. David “El Nino” Rodriguez is one

his friends and family with his gentle ways

of the best boxers in the world in his weight

and is remembered for his compassion

class and the “Chuco’s Champ” resides right

towards others. “He was a humanitarian in

here in the Sun City. The people’s champion

his own way,” his mother, Veronica Cabada

has made it clear that he is here to stay and

said. “He respected diversity, which means

help his people. On March 12, 1998, David

no matter how you dressed, how you looked,

Rodriguez put on his gloves and faced his

how you talked, he loved you for who you

opponent, James Martin, at the Sheraton

were.” Veronica was left in tears at an anti-

Hotel in Houston, Texas. The shining lights

bullying presentation when a young man

and crowd of fans was something new

stood up and said, “I knew Sebastian, he was

to Rodriguez but his focus was on victory

a great person.” Veronica is now using her

and sure enough he TKO’ed Martin in the

pain to help bring about change and to spread

first round and immediately knew that this

love, understanding and awareness for youth

was what he wanted to do for the rest of

that are being bullied. Sebastian endured

his life. El Nino went on to claim nearly 40

bullying since childhood and left this world on

impressive victories but if you talk to him

May 3, 2013.

today he will tell you that he is fighting a different battle. El Nino has taken a hiatus

Refusing to let the hardships befallen her

from professional boxing to fight against a

son be forgotten, Veronica fought to make

seemingly unstoppable force: bullying.

things right and formed Lucid Love — an organization that promotes self-love and

Rodriguez didn’t think twice about joining

respect for others — to give young ones

Lucid Love and now speaks on his life

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experiences, starting with his years as a youngster and leading up to his years as a professional fighter. Throughout his life he has encountered various forms of bullying and his plan is to build up others who are going through similar struggles. Rodriguez wouldn’t agree that this was well planned out. On the contrary, “Lucid Love” found him at the perfect time. Following an injury that Rodriguez suffered in 2012, the boxer was left emotionally and physically beat.

He couldn’t even run a mile and felt a “loss of identity” in his efforts to march forward.

That’s when the unexpected happened and his life took a turn for the better. Sal Montelongo, a humanitarian, and the director of Lucid Love, saw the champion in the gym one day and immediately felt within his heart the need to approach him. Prior to working for Lucid Love, Montelongo was a decorated

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Montelongo now holds a basketball camp and wants to help one child at a time to focus on all of their unique needs. His advice to young ones is: “Empower yourself with knowledge of one’s self and know what you’re worth so no one can bring you down.” He was just the friend that the champion needed at his darkest hour. The director’s drive to inspire the youth touched the fighter’s heart and encouraged him to do the same.

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July, 2015 have a silver lining. This woman, who truly defines the word ‘survivor’, is a dedicated philanthropist whose intelligence has no boundaries. She has a double degree in Finance/Management from the University of Texas at El Paso. Cabada has been working for a Fortune 100 company for over twentythree years in upper management and has earned countless awards. She is a mother of three, Johann Sebastian, Angeles Europa and Luis Enrique Cabada. “Lucid Love was established to carry on my son’s work and render help to the victims. We will teach the victims how to unleash the power buried in the depths of their heart, to help them forgive and find peace and happiness. Love and faith is the foundation of our work.”

Destiny paved a way for the trio to unite and now they have expanded beyond what they imagined possible.

As soon as all the members put their chips in, Lucid Love swiftly took off. Within weeks big things were happening. Montelongo arranged for El Nino to give presentations, resulting in a turning point in the boxer’s life. El Nino felt a breakthrough and found his calling in giving speeches to the troubled youth. It was helping him. He found an inner peace from sharing his story with others. He expressed to Montelongo and Cabado that he “felt more energy and beyond positive.” The collective team effort valued David Rodriguez as the “perfect ingredient.” Now, they have branched out all over the city and made it a global approach. The non-profit organization, that is funded by contributions, stands on a rock solid foundation. The organization is as colorful as they get. Proceeds are used for the following but not limited to: youth basketball camps, boxing camps, health fairs, seminars, heath coaching, etc. Now even more public figures have joined the organization. Famous actress “Ara Celi” who hails from El Paso is now on the scene. Lucid Love is here to help.

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Kilimanjaro

July, 2015

A

t the age of 78, El Paso

month to embark on a climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro,

Diane Bryan (DB) – “Let me start by

psychologist, Dr. Diane Bryan,

or “Kili,” as it’s affectionately known to its

saying, this isn’t me! I’m not a climber!

plans her strategy for climbing one of the

intimates. Kili is actually a dormant volcano,

This all came about because I got involved

greatest summits in the world next month …

rising high beyond the clouds at more than

with the work of Loral Langemeir. She’s

the mysterious Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest

19,000 feet above sea level.

involved with Kevin Harrington, one of the

freestanding mountain in the world.

stars of “Shark Tank,” and getting involved From the heart of Africa, in Tanzania, Kili

with them led me to their program which

I’ve found myself in constant wonder of

looms beyond the grasslands as a solitary

is called, “Living Out Loud.” “Living Out

all that Diane’s accomplished. She’s an

giant. It’s said to be a mountain full of strange

Loud” has what’s known as The Big Table,

academic, a psychologist, a crisis intervention

wonders. It’s a snow-capped volcano that

where

therapist, a lecturer, an author, an ordained

sits at the level of the equator: an enigma in

people, (many of whom are from around the

minister, a teacher, a horsewoman, an

a multitude of ways.

world), sit at to brain storm about their lives

entertaining conversationalist and soon she’ll

these

unbelievably

successful

and how they’re going to take whatever

be able to add mountain climber to this long

People journey from all over the world to see

they desire to much higher heights. From

list of achievements. She has an engaging

Kili, the highest point in Africa… and some,

that first session at The Big Table, came

zest for life that’s enviable. For most women,

such as Diane, even climb to the snowcapped

this particular trip. I was sitting next to

being proficient in only one or two of these

peaks of Kilimanjaro, a place created by fire

Werner Berger. He’s going to be our guide

arenas would be considered a huge feat. In

and crowned by ice.

for the climb up Kili. He’s the oldest man

Diane’s case, however, she’ll tell you that

to have climbed the seven tallest peaks in

she still hasn’t begun to scratch the surface

Ladonna Apodaca (LA) – “Why at your

regarding all she has yet to pursue.

age, when most people would be enjoying

the world.”

their retirement, did you decide to tackle At the age of a very energetic, and yes, even

a climb as ambitious as Mt. Kilimanjaro?”

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LA – “Who else will be going on this

When I’m not in the gym I’m doing two hour

journey with you?”

walks outside.”

DB – “There will be 15 of us going altogether.

LA – “Did you do a lot of research to find

Twelve will be climbing Kili while the others

out what this climb would entail or did

remain behind to work at a nearby orphanage.

you just decide to accept the challenge on

One of the women in the group is 85 years

blind faith?”

old. When she makes it to the summit she’ll be among the oldest women to have ever

DB – “Blind faith is the perfect phrase! The

done so. Actually, I think the fact that I’m

whole reason I got involved with this climb

78, probably qualifies me to be in that same

is because my friend made me believe

group as well!”

that I could do this. I started looking into the mountain and believe it or not, the

LA – “What personally inspired you to do

mountain is the least of your worries!

this climb?”

It’s actually your clothing, how to pack it and staying within the regulations of your

DB – “This trip began as part of my personal

porters that is most important.”

goal setting for achieving higher things in my life. Most of the goal setting that I’d

LA – “What other details would you like to

been doing had been part of my practice

share with us about the climb?”

as a doctor. I realized one day, that this had become a personal thing and it evolved to the

DB – “Everyone gets two porters, and each

point where there’s no backing out now. So,

porter can only carry 32 pounds. So, all of

I guess to put it simply … I just have to do

your clothing is with one porter and all of your

this … period!”

food and water is with the other. Ironically, the porters also have porters who run up and

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LA – “Did your husband have any say in the

down the mountain replenishing any of the

matter? What does he think of all this?”

things that we might need.”

DB – “He was totally against it, initially. My

LA – “How long is the climb?”

daughters thought it was going to be an amazing adventure though and it was their

DB – “It’s an eight-day climb with the last

raving about it that finally convinced him to

day being a 12-hour climb at night, possibly

change his mind. So, to answer your question

in snow, to arrive at the peak before dawn.

… he’s okay with it now!

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LA – “What process have you had to go

down Kili will be the easy part. We should be

through to get ready for the trip?”

back down the mountain in only two days.”

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There’s an Alpine desert at 15,000 feet and just below the mountaintop, we’ll enter the artic region. I’m told it’ll be very wind swept and bitter cold. It’s like walking from the equator to the North Pole, all in one week.”

LA – “Where will you sleep?”

DB – “We’ll sleep in small tents … some in villages, some not.”

LA – “How long will it take for you to get to the mountain?”

DB – “It is quite a long trip! I’ll fly from El Paso to Atlanta, to Amsterdam, then to Tanzania in Africa. We’ll have a day to relax, and then we’ll head out on a five-day safari in the Serengeti to acclimate us before the hike, as we’ll be below the equator.”

LA – “What is it that you’re hoping to get out of this adventure?”

DB – “To make a goal of this size is a matter of overcoming challenges … your body and mind have to be prepared. I think too many people live in a world that’s very small. I want to show my friends and family, and even my patients, that you don’t have to live that life anymore. This journey is going to be my personal way of making a bold statement to

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LA – “I can’t tell you enough how excited I am about your climb and about hearing your story upon your return. Is there anything you’d like to mention in closing?”

DB –“This is all part of that process of living out loud. I want to do so to the point that I’m screaming! Life is fun and challenging and I love it. They say that the climb changes your life and I guess I’ll find out soon enough!” **Stay tuned for Diane’s amazing story when she returns in our first annual fitness magazine “Fit El Paso” coming this summer!

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KIDS FOR WISH KIDS | By: ERIN VILLAREAL |

®

K

ids For Wish Kids® is a special

Through the hard work of the students

program that allows elementary

and the support given from the school

through high school students

staff and local community, Da Vinci was

to become involved in Make-A-Wish

®

able to raise more than $5,000.

via volunteering and fundraising for the organization, which in turn, helps the

“We feel so privileged and honored to

foundation grant the

have worked with the Make-A-Wish

wishes of children with

Foundation,” said Luis Jacquez, Student

life-threatening medical

Council Sponsor for Da Vinci. “It was

conditions to enrich the

definitely a great learning experience

human experience with

and we hope to continue building the

hope, strength and joy.

relationship in years to come. Our Da

That’s exactly what area schools have

Vinci Student Council students really

been doing during the 2014-15 academic

enjoyed making a difference. “After

school year in El Paso.

this experience with the organization our students now genuinely believe

“I think it’s a must,” said Don Luciano,

they are the change they want to see

Make-A-Wish® North Texas El Paso

in this world.”

Regional Council Member. “There is no better time to get people involved

Other local schools conducted Kids

in philanthropy or

For Wish Kids projects this past school

charity then at a

year, including Americas High School,

young age. It stays

El Dorado High School, Franklin High

with you forever.”

School,

Montwood

High

School,

Burges High School, Jefferson High For students who are looking for

School and El Paso Academy West.

community

Projects ranged from charity volleyball

service

and

leadership

opportunities, Make-A-Wish provides

tournaments to bake sales.

them with a chance to raise money to grant wishes. In El Paso, Da Vinci School

“It’s a unique hands-on experience to

for Science and the Arts participated

be able to see a child smile because of

in

a

something you helped do,” said Jessica

revenue.

Provencio, of El Paso Academy West.

several

Zumbathon,

activities, to

including

generate

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The academy raised more than $2,000 via

with your little brother or sister.”

activities like Jeans Day, in which students

Natalie Eckberg, El Paso’s Development

paid a dollar to wear denim instead of their

Officer for Make-A-Wish, agreed.

school uniform.

“The money that these students raise allows “I love the fact that I had students

us to impact our local community and area

volunteering their time, effort and talents

wish kids,” she said. “But more than the

to be a part of Make-A-Wish events,” she

revenue that is generated, the participation

said. “All too often, high school students are

of the students truly helps our wish families

dismissed as indifferent or entitled.”

feel loved and supported. We are so grateful at the way the El Paso area has rallied behind

“El Paso is a community in which its

our wish kids.”

members are always looking for ways to help,” said Luciano. “Bringing attention to

For more information,

sick children is important,” he said. “This is

please call 915-855-8701.

something that can strike you right at home,

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PET OF THE

MONTH

July, 2015

SHE IS A BIG BALL OF ENERGY, ALWAYS WANTING TO PLAY AND RUN EVERYWHERE. TCM Pet of Month highlights our readers’ best friends!

This month’s pet is Zea. Owner Christina Rivera says, “We got Zea when she was only six-weeks-old: she was the smallest and quietest little pug. She just turned a year old and still loves to be held like a baby. She is a big ball of energy, always wanting to play and run everywhere. Zea definitely has her own personality – very feisty, demanding and always hyper! She loves to play tug-o-war, tag and play fighting with her older sister Ziggy, a Chug, who sometimes has to scold her and teach her how to behave since she’s still a puppy. All in all she’s a loving, crazy and will lick-your-wholeface kind of girl.”

Is your pet TCM’s next Pet of the Month? Send a photo and short story why you think your pet belongs in these pages to kim@thecitymagazineelp.com.

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DAYS | By: DENISE NELSON-PRIETO |

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The statistic is staggering: More than 16,000 animals were euthanized in El Paso county last year. While this is a decline from the previous year’s number, certain area agencies are working hard to further decrease the number of animals that end up on death row.

include

spay/

neuter,

Fees

adoption is the joy the animals bring into a

examination,

age-

agency. It bears the namesake of co-director

home and heart of someone who saves

appropriate vaccinations. Younger puppies

Barbara Valencia’s departed Basset hound.

them,” said Betty Hoover, Humane Society

and kittens continue to receive vaccination

The facility has the capacity to house 75 dogs,

of El Paso (HSEP) director. The HSEP is a

boosters until the series of three is complete.

but adheres to the industry-recommended

micro-chipping,

physical

The year-old rescue is also a non-profit

“I think the thing that stands out about pet

and

ratio of 10 dogs per caretaker. This measure

private, non-profit, no-kill shelter. Operation costs are offset by adoption fees, donations,

“Potential adopters are encouraged to ask a

helps ensure each dog is getting quality

fundraisers, and grants. The facility is

lot of questions to make sure we’re getting

interaction.“We’re not just housing the dogs;

equipped to house 165 dogs and 55-60 cats.

the right pet characteristics for the right

they’re actually getting love and attention,”

people,” Hoover said.

Valencia said.

Adoption fees vary depending on the type of animal. The cost to adopt a puppy is

Another

is

The charge to adopt is $90 and includes spaying/

$120, and for dogs and cats $100, with an

Huckleberry Hound Dog Rescue. The staff of

neutering, age-appropriate vaccinations and

additional $10 city rabies vaccination and

three volunteers currently only takes in dogs,

micro-chipping. The adoption process consists

certificate fee.

with an affinity toward the hound breed.

of an application and questionnaire.“We ask

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specific questions to try and match up the

Angela Standifer is another adoptive canine

her first dog Sabot home. “The ARL workers

dog’s personality with the potential adopter,”

parent. She found Nike, a four-month-

make the decision amongst themselves based

Valencia said.

old female German Shepherd mix, at the

on the questionnaire and references whether

Animal Rescue League of El Paso (ARL), a

you would make a good candidate to adopt

Once the questionnaire is approved, agency

non-profit and no-kill shelter. Although she

one of their animals,” she said.

volunteers do random home checks to ensure

already had an ARL dog at home, two-year-

the property is safe and secure, including

old shepherd mix Sabot, certain life events

ARL was established more than twenty years

appropriate fence height and other aspects.

led to the decision to add another member

ago by director Loretta Hyde. At the time she

“We want to know that our dogs are going

to the family.

was volunteering with other local rescue groups and had gone to Animal Services to

to loving, forever homes, and not just thrown outside and chained,” she said.

“My husband was recently deployed and I

pick up a dog.

started working. Sabot was my comfort and Christina Witt recently adopted 18-month-old

my friend, but at the same time I knew he

Spurred on by that visit, Hyde set out to

Bloodhound, Anniken “Annie” Skywalker,

was sitting at home alone, so I figured he

create a sanctuary for abused, unwanted

from Huckleberry Hound Dog Rescue. Witt

needed a friend.”

and abandoned animals. To this end the ARL houses, rehabilitates and finds homes for

decided to adopt to help fill a void left after

1200-1400 dogs and cats per year.

the death of two dogs in less than a year.

“We went to ARL and interacted with some

“We’ve lost a couple of dogs in the last year,

dogs. She [Nike] was the last one we saw

and this really marks the end of a tragic era

and it was love at first sight,” Standifer

Another important function of ARL is education

for us,” Witt said.

recalled. She says Sabot was immediately

and community outreach.“We go out into the

smitten with her as well. “They are already

public and try to educate people about the

Witt learned of the rescue group from her

best friends. Sabot needed a companion and

effects of breeding,” Hyde said. “We tell

sister. She then went to see some of the

he’s just so much happier,” Standifer said.

them that for every puppy that hits the ground, one is euthanized at animal services.”

dogs and fell in love with Annie. The family brought along their Weimaraner, Princess

Standifer says the process of adoption involves

Leia, to ensure a good match up. “Those girls

an in-depth application and supplying personal

The application process for adoption consists

got along really, really well and Annie was

references as well. She recalls she had to

of filling out a lengthy questionnaire, which

just so sweet from the beginning,” Witt said.

wait a few days before she was able to take

gives ARL workers a sense of what kind of

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The Humane Society of El Paso 4991 Fred Wilson Ave. El Paso, TX (915) 532-6971 www.hselpaso.org Huckleberry Hound Dog Rescue 3910 Square Dance Rd. El Paso, TX 915-539-2171 www.facebook.com/ animal the adopter is looking for. Once the application has

HuckleberryHoundDogRescueOfElPaso

been approved, the candidate is encouraged to visit with his/her animal several times to ensure compatibility before

Animal Rescue League of El Paso

the companion animal ever leaves ARL.

7256 La Junta Dr. Canutillo, TX

The fee to adopt is $125 and includes spaying or neutering,

(915) 877-5002

age-appropriate shots, de-worming, micro-chipping and a

www.arlep.org

collar with an ID tag. Dogs that are more than four months old also get rabies vaccinations and a heartworm test.

Pet Guardian Angel Welfare 14911 McCracken Dr.

When asked if she and her staff have ever had to turn down a

El Paso, TX

potential adopter she had this to say: “Unfortunately we turn

(915) 598-0411

a lot down. These puppies and kitties come from situations

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that are not ideal. I don’t want to put them back into that situation where they are going to be thrown away again.”

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SYNCHRONICITY and the

MAGIC

OF

LIFE | By: MICHELLE CROMER |

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ne April, in lower Manhattan, I stepped out of a cab on West Broadway in front of the SoHo Grand Hotel. Missing the curb I began to fall and a man who was walking by caught me. The man turned out to be an old friend from Westlake High School who still lives in Austin and who

I had not seen in 20 years. This is a coincidence: an uncanny event.

In the summer of 2007 I was attending a conference in Santa Fe, and during my lunch break I was online searching for doctors anywhere in the world who might be able to help my son Sam, who was born blind. I was interrupted by a call from my friend Felicia who asked me to speak to a friend of hers who also has a blind son. She had found a doctor with alternative methods and she was fearful of the doctor’s unusual protocols. I immediately called this person, got the name of that doctor, and discovered that he lived in Santa Fe and his name was Sam! This is synchronicity: an unconscious awareness of life, a set of messages and these messages that are life changing.

Often times a prophecy, synchronicity is an unlikely or impossible coincidence that cannot be explained by luck or chance.

Carl Gustave Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and he coined the term synchronicity to describe what he called the “acausal connecting principle” that links mind and matter. He said this underlying connectedness manifests itself through meaningful coincidences that cannot be explained by cause and effect. Such synchronicities occur, he theorized, when a strong need arises in the psyche of an individual.

knowing your purpose, and allowing life to reveal itself with grace.

You understand that to humans, time happens on a linear line; but, to

Coincidence and synchronicity are both defined as “striking

the Universe, time happens all at once. Synchronicity means we are

occurrences of two or more events at one time.” The difference is

participating in the creative mind of the universe.

that coincidence is perceived as chance or luck while synchronicity implies intuition, harmony and resonance, the presence of a deeper

Some people attribute synchronicity to luck, fate, destiny, karma, angels

intelligence at work.

or a miracle. My grandfather used to say that synchronicity happens when God wants to remain anonymous. Whatever your belief might be,

A coincidence is a random external event that has nothing to do with

synchronicity is the magic that gives us a sense that something bigger

your inner world. You live as a reactor to the external. You are not yet

is happening, something we can’t observe with just our five senses.

conscious of the fact that you have the ability to think independently of your present circumstances, thereby creating your own experience.

Whether you believe in synchronicity or not, I encourage you to

The magic of life is overlooked.

approach the mishaps of life as favors. View accidents as not so accidental and all people we encounter serving a meaningful purpose

Understanding synchronicity, you realize that there is more to

in our lives. There is significance in interruptions and in the unexpected.

everyone and everything than what they appear to be in physical

Your reality will shift and you will find yourself on the bridge between

form. You know that the invisible essence of everything on the planet

the invisible and the visible. Moments will be full of discovery and

is interconnected. You recognize the power of your thoughts and

fulfillment and you will realize that you are constantly surrounded by

begin to consciously choose thoughts and belief patterns that will

messages, blessings and magic. Because those who don’t believe in

serve you and the planet. You are deeply humbled as you begin to see

magic will never find it, and certainly never experience it.

the connection between what you are thinking and what the Universe is delivering to you. The recognition of a deeper intelligence at work holds you in a beautiful state of awe and wonder at the mystery of life. The secret to life is not knowing how it all works: but rather www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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Old Fashioned Summer Fun for Little Ones | By: KIRSTEN APPLEBAUM |

It is time for an “old school” summer … one that isn’t too scheduled, structured, or “plugged in,” and one that involves a little mess and a lot of imagination! Here are some ideas to break the boredom with your younger children.

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Decorate your bikes!

Buy streamers, stickers, fake flowers, pipe cleaners, bike spoke

beads, decorative duct tape, little flags, and pinwheels and have a blast creating parade-quality bikes. In fact, organize a neighborhood bike parade while you are at it! And don’t forget to show them how to turn their bikes into “motorcycles” with the old playing card and clothespin trick on the spokes!

Take the boredom out of summer homework!

Fill a cookie sheet with whipped cream and have your children write out the numbers, the alphabet, math facts, or their names in the whipped cream with their finger. If they get it right, they get to taste their work. Then you smear it around/erase, and do another one! You can also do this same kind of thing in the bathtub with shaving cream smeared on the side of the tub! These techniques are especially helpful with kids with learning differences because when you employ

out and filled it with water and begged to keep it as his “backyard

all senses (see it, feel it, hear it, say it) in the learning process, kids

pond,” and so we did … for four more summers! But why in the

retain the material better.

world would I intentionally dig a hole in my beautiful lawn?! It may sound crazy, but this mud pit/pond/ocean is guaranteed to provide

Toy Swap!

your kids with hours of fun, imaginative, safe, and cool play. My

Get your friends together (who have kids the same age as yours) and

children spent the summers floating their boats in ours and digging in

have a toy swap. Each child brings five clean and gently used toys that

the mud with shovels and beach buckets. Their ingenuity blossomed

they no longer want. When all kids have arrived, you put the toys in

as they made their own boats out of sticks, leaves, and items from

the center of the room. The kids draw numbers and take turns getting

the recycle bin (water bottles, coke cans, egg cartons, etc). We even

new toys they can take home.

lined our “pond” with a bag of playground sand for more “beachy” mud. (NOTE: If you live in the upper or lower valley, you might run

Make a fort out of a huge cardboard box!

into some adobe clay when you dig the hole; if so, your kids can form

When my daughter was two, the neighbors got a new refrigerator and

shapes out of the clay, and then let their “art” harden in the sun!) I

left the box on the curb for recycle pick up. It was perfectly intact, so

promise you won’t regret putting in a summer pond/mud pit. It will be

I brought it inside, taped it closed, cut out a door and a window, and

a big hit, and when you have had your “fill,” just cover it up, and the

let my daughter decorate it with paint, markers, stickers, crayons, and

grass will grow back over it.

even a homemade curtain (a napkin that we taped to the window).

We put a bath mat inside and one of her tiny plastic chairs and table, and she played house in there for weeks. When she was done with

Do some off-the-wall cooking with your kids!

it, we just took it to be recycled. (NOTE: You can pick up a box from Best Buy or other retailers of large appliances – they will give it to you

Make homemade Play-Doh! Just google the recipe; I especially like

if you request they save you a fairly intact one.)

the ones with Kool-Aid powder because it feels and smells so much better than the store bought dough. The kids will love picking out what

Dig a large hole in your backyard and fill it with water for a “summer pond!”

scent and color they want their Play-Doh to be. Also consider making

One summer when my kids were four and six, I looked out back,

popsicles. Again, just google a recipe and choose the one that appeals

and the dogs had dug a big hole under the shade tree. My son ran

most to you and your kids!

homemade dog treats, ice cream in a bag, or crushed watermelon

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| By: GRACE THE PSYCHIC LADY |

Venus Retrograde V enus is the Roman Goddess of

and not during an unstable period. During

I also recommend not purchasing any luxury

love and beauty. Second to the

this timeframe we may be reminiscing

items during this time frame. You may

Moon, Venus is the brightest

about a past love, or even have contact from

absolutely love that new dream car only to

star in the night sky. Venus goes

a love from long ago. I also caution people

find you paid more than you should have. On

retrograde approximately every

about misinterpreting someone’s romantic

the other hand, if you are a fan of antique

year and a half. Like Mercury, Venus and all

intentions. You could be having a huge

shopping and flea markets this is an ideal

other planets at given points in time do go

attraction to someone only to find out they

time to do so – you could stumble across an

into retrograde. Venus will be retrograde this

think of you just as a friend.

amazing bargain and pay less for it.

If you desire to end a relationship during this

During Venus retrograde we all may have

year from July 25th until September 6th for approximately for six weeks.

period, such as a divorce or separation, this is

feelings of being unloved, unappreciated or

When any planet is retrograde (stationary) it

a time that is more heightened. We are more

that nobody cares about us because of the

is a period of the five “R’s,” revise, review,

easily able to see relationships for what they

retrograde influence. This is an ideal time to

revisit, reflect, and redo. It is common to

truly are, making it easier to let it go. However,

evaluate our relationships, whether they are

want to hurry or rush things however, I

let it be a reminder that no relationships are

romantic, friends, or family. It is a good time

personally find it is best to slow down and

perfect; we are all human after all.

to have heart to heart talks about our true feelings.

redo things.

Further recommendations are NOT to do any Being that Venus rules our relationships, I

drastic beauty treatments as Venus governs

The two astrological signs ruled by Venus

often advise people to NOT do any of the

beauty. You may think your new hairstyle as

are Taurus and Libra, which means both of

following: start a new romance, move in,

a blonde is amazing: only to look back at it

these signs may feel its retrograde influence

get engaged or even get married – these

when Venus moves forward again and feel

stronger than the other signs. Keep in mind, if

things are discouraged. If you want things

the hairstyle is all wrong and blondes do not

you are either of these signs it is an important

to run smoothly in the romance department

“have more fun.”

time for you to revise the relationships you

you want to do them during optimal timing,

need to in your life. www.GraceThePsychicLady.com

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July, 2015

BEING SINGLE | By: JANNET BUSTILLOS |

Why it may be a Life Changer Relationships don’t always end the way we

4. It’s about gaining knowledge. You

self-

expect, and quite frankly there are worse

should now encounter a journey of self

esteem and regret. Those who are capable

things than being alone. Being single can be

discovery. Being single is a time to explore

of loving themselves seem to effortlessly be

some of the most productive and liberating

new things and learn from different aspects

more happy and live fulfilling lives.

times of your life. Here’s why:

of life. It’s a time to acquire knowledge and

me wrong, being in a relationship doesn’t

5. Unhealthy relationships are bad for your

always change you for the worst, but it does

mental health and your waistline. Some

“Being single used to mean nobody wanted you. Now it means you’re pretty sexy and you’re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with.”

tend to expose your strengths, weaknesses,

couples tend to get comfortable when in a

- Carrie Bradshaw

and insecurities. It is time to embrace yourself

relationship, and they begin to lose the drive to

and learn to re-discover who you are, the

work out or diet as much. There should be no

good, the bad, and the ugly. Get ready to turn

more excuses now that you are single. By looking

the page and begin a new chapter in your life.

good and feeling good, you gain confidence,

gain wisdom. When you only have to answer 1. It is now time to find yourself. If you were

to yourself, you can do whatever your heart

like me, and slowly began to lose yourself

desires. Travel more, become more cultured,

while in a long-term relationship, it is time to

and stay open minded.

regain the person you once were. Don’t get

satisfaction and a sense of achievement.

2. Time to gain back your confidence.

When in a relationship we tend to get in a

6. When in a relationship, you put someone

rut, which is why it is time for you to gain

else’s needs before yours. You can now

the talents and skills you may have forgotten

make your own rules, and be selfish for all

about. Being single allows you to cope with

the right reasons. Although there isn’t

change and become more independent and

a guaranteed way to live a great

confident in yourself. You are now free to

life, by being single you get to

make your own choices, and your options

immerse yourself in simply living

are limitless. Having confidence allows you

your life and making up the rules

to enjoy the life you want and deserve.

as you go.

3. Being single might lead to life changing

7. Learn to love yourself. People

experiences. This could be anything from

always say you have to love

relocating

yourself first before you can

cities,

changing

physical transformation.

careers,

or

love someone else. And you simply can’t love someone, if you feel tied down by low

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July, 2015

Common Courtesy at the Movies and Theatre Make sure to arrive on time, and if buying

your neighbors by rustling candy wrappers

refreshments do so before being seated.

or popping your gum.

Turn off all cell phones when entering

Do not leave in the middle of the performance

the theatre.

causing a disturbance for fellow viewers

| By: JOANN WARDY |

or the entertainers. If you know you have Enter the aisle facing the people that are

to leave early, seat yourself at the back of

seated so as not to give them your back

the theatre in the aisle seat. Stand in the

side and you may pleasantly chat with

back during the last act to avoid disrupting

them as you approach your seat.

everyone’s view or the ambience on stage.

Movies are best enjoyed in silence. Save

Deposit all trash in the receptacle on the

your comments for the end. Do not disturb

way out.

Joann Wardy owns and directs “The School of Etiquette and Enrichment” and was certified at “The Protocol School of Washington.”

For children, adult and corporate programs call 584-3930.

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sn’t e o . a . . n d t o l d h i v ing in El Paso just in ust pla j s i ly . Ju t i r that mat ter). o e f r t te fac e w s r try has some of the most ’ o n ( u r t e m o l a o ke life any co c Le ill y activities like canoein h o j s n a e x g If you didn’t know, our Te and m i sw and tourists o s t r sito aces i l outp v d l of-this-wor ing , r e f f at o e – h ng in that dry Texas air. So to escape the and kayaki f f o l coo o and explore some of the t his summer ce t t n u a o ch ure t les the Lone Star State has to offer? o e h n g e n i th tv wimm s o t n bes hy w Jacob’s Well Technically Jacob’s Well is a perennial karstic spring, which flows out from the bed of Cypress Creek. The well itself is the mouth of a system of underground caves that delve deep into the ground. It’s actual geographical location is just northwest of Wimberley, Texas. For years people have travelled to swim in the beautiful swimming hole, which measures 12 feet across and is perfect for jumping.

While in Wimberley, treat the family to a full course of fun with Wimberley Zipline Adventures tours and get the total experience while you beat the heat.

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Blue Hole Also outside of Wimberley, Texas is the Blue Hole. This natural swimming hole has been a longstanding retreat for families and kids of all ages.

With luscious lawns (perfect for picnicking) and rope swings (which make swimming even more fun) this spot is truly one of Texas’ best-kept secrets.

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Hamilton Pool The pool known as Hamilton Pool, just 23 miles outside of Austin, Texas was originally created when the dome of the underground pool collapsed leaving today’s exposed natural pool. Now this beautiful waterfall freely flows 50 feet down into the serene water below. In all, the area encompasses 232 acres of stunning natural land perfect for hiking, biking and enjoying – even in the nastiest summer heat. This swimming hole is perfect for those who have ever wanted to swim under a real, flowing waterfall. And who could beat the location? With our state’s exciting capital just a stone’s throw away, this might be the perfect spot for you to travel to on your next long weekend.

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Inks Lake State Park and Devil’s Waterhole Inks Lake State Park offers an abundance of amenities from camping to hiking and more. Just outside of Burnet, Texas, the highlight of this park is truly Devil’s Waterhole. Offering visitors the chance to swim in the lush blue waters, this waterhole is popular due to the scenic cliffs that allow the brave to jump off into the chilly, refreshing waters below.

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Who Says

Can’t be Healthy? | By: ELAINE GORDON |

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FOOD uly is filled with family and friends, holiday barbecues, the

Jackie has created a magnificent chick pea and white bean veggie

aromas of hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken on a grill with

patty infused with flax seeds to give you the extra protein boosts that

the savory tastes and smells of sweet corn, watermelon

you need to keep your energy flowing all evening long.

and lemonade and topped with a spectacular dessert of strawberry ice cream, blueberries and creamy whipped

I have created bison barbecue sauce burgers smothered with chilies,

cream. However, if we want to maintain an attitude of “smart eating,”

sweet onions, avocados and topped with ripe heirloom tomatoes on

we have to incorporate variations into our diet that will coincide even

a gluten free whole grain bun.

with a July barbecue extravaganza – without the guilt that goes along with our choices of conscience dining out.

Succulent organic corn on the cob with olive oil and Mediterranean spices seared with a hickory barbecue flavor is one of my all time

What I have decided to do this summer is team up with a close friend,

favorites for an exciting outdoor barbecue.

who happens to be a Holistic Gourmet Chef and the owner of the Green Ingredient in downtown El Paso, Jackie Cordova, to create a

Who says eating healthy is no fun? Bon Appétite!

July “mega feast” that is not only tasty but also healthy.

CHICKPEA AND WHITE BEAN VEGGIE BURGER Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. cold pressed olive oil ½ cup chopped onions 1 cup of mushrooms 1 cup grated carrots ¼ cup cooked chickpeas 1¼ cups cooked white beans 1½ cups of cooked quinoa ¼ cup ground flaxseeds (can be ground in coffee grinder) Cracked black pepper to taste Sea or Himalayan salt to taste Directions: In a medium sauté pan heat the oil and cook the onions until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and carrots and continue to cook until all the moisture from the mushrooms has been evaporated.

Remove from heat and cool.

Add the chickpeas and white beans to a food processor and pulse several times to coarsely chop the mixture, but do not purée. Transfer the chickpeas and white beans to a bowl and add mushroom and the veggie mixture, quinoa and flax seeds and mix well. Then begin to make your veggie patties. Add sea or Himalayan salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

Grill until the patties are done, cooking evenly on both sides. Be sure to add some coconut or olive oil to the grill so that the patties do not stick.

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BARBECUE BISON CHILI BURGERS AND HOT DOGS WITH RED ONIONS Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground organic bison 2 large Big Jim chili peppers Âź cup Organicville BBQ Sauce 1 large red onion Sea or Himalayan salt Cracked black pepper 1 package of organic bison hot dogs Directions: Place the ground bison in a large bowl.

Peel and cut the red onion and remove the seeds from the chilies and dice both onions and chilies. Place them in the bowl with the ground bison and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix the onions, chilies and bison together and make the patties to the desired size. Place on the grill and be sure to cook both sides evenly to the desired temperature.

Also, place the bison hot dogs on the grill and as an option for both burgers and hot dogs, serve with sour kraut, cooked onions, avocados and heirloom tomatoes topped with stone ground mustard, barbeque sauce or organic ketchup on gluten free whole grain buns.

MEDITERRANEAN HICKORY FLAVORED CORN ON THE COB WITH OLIVE OIL AND SPICES Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 4-6 organic ears of corn Mediterranean spices (garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley) to taste Âź cup cold pressed olive oil Cracked black pepper to taste Sea or Himalayan salt to taste Aluminum foil Crushed ice Hickory chips placed on top of the charcoal for flavor.

Directions: Husk the corn and rinse. Cut a rectangle of aluminum foil large enough to wrap each corncob twice. Place each corn in the center of the foil with the shiny side on the inside. Rub each corncob with olive oil, sprinkle Mediterranean spices over the corn and add 3 tablespoons of crushed ice. It is important to wrap the corn with the aluminum foil so that the edges of the foil are crimped and sealed securely so as the ice melts, the liquid will be retained in the foil pocket. Make an envelope with the foil and double fold the edges. Place the seams face up.

Cook for 30-40 minutes, turning the corn over half way through the grilling process (cooking time will vary depending on the desired tenderness, variety and age of corn and some corn may be done in half the time). Try piercing with a fork to see if the corn is tender enough then serve.

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hen some of the hottest bodies in Hollywood like Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, and Madonna all credit their toned physique to weight training … America is starting to see a trend. Weights aren’t just for boys anymore! More than ever women are hitting the weight racks and seeing

the many benefits of strength training.

Benefits of Weight Training for Women • You will lose body fat – your body burns more calories the more you put on lean muscle.

• You will be physically stronger – everyday activities, such as grocery shopping and climbing stairs, will be easier for you because of the endurance and strength you attain from weight training.

• You will become mentally stronger – sticking to a strict weight lifting program will make you mentally stronger because that discipline you learn can be used in your daily life when it comes to making healthy choices.

• You will prevent injury – because lifting weights strengthens your muscles and tendons, you are less likely to get injured. It becomes more important as we age because strength training helps keep the muscles around your joints stronger.

• You will reduce health risks – weight training helps prevent diabetes because it improves the way your body processes sugar. It also helps prevent pain caused by arthritis and helps increase bone density to prevent bone fractures.

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Getting started on a weight training program First consult your physician if you are healthy enough to start a weight-training program.

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The canutillo eagles

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ith a football team that has been

around for over 50 years, the young

players from Canutillo High School just made El Paso County history. “It becomes an El Paso thing too, not just a Canutillo thing,” said Scott Brooks, head coach of the Canutillo football team, who realizes the big amount of support they have from the Canutillo and El Paso community. The Canutillo Eagles received the 2014 5A Army Strong Texas Football Team of the Year award on May 21 due to their performance and success in the latest season of high school football. “Most definitely, it was the best season Canutillo has had,” said Brooks.

Interscholastic League football playoffs this

game. This historic victory automatically sent

past fall 2014. The UIL, the governing body

them to the UIL semifinals against Ennis, a

The award is managed by prestigious sports

of Texas high school football, separates all

challenge no El Paso team has ever taken

magazine “Dave Campbell’s Texas Football.”

of the schools from Texas into classifications

before. “It is always the teams in Dallas or

Known as one of the best football magazines,

from Class 6A to Class 1A. “When handing

Houston that get picked up by the magazine

“DCTF” has been dubbed as “The Bible of

out the Army Strong Team of the Year award,

and now everybody is going to see El Paso as

Texas Football” due to its high sales and

we try to find a team that best exemplifies

a top team in a highly recognized publication,”

standing reputation. The biannual magazine

the values of the U.S. Army – commitment,

said Coach Brooks.

“gives fans in Texas exactly what they

teamwork,

deserve; the most comprehensive coverage

overcoming adversity. Canutillo’s remarkable

The team consists of 152 players as of right

of football in the state. From high school to

season, making El Paso County high school

now, but life goes on and the seniors who

college to recruiting to the NFL, we cover

football history, truly impressed us and put

played this past season are now graduating

football in the state of Texas like nobody else,

the Sun City on the statewide map,” said

from high school and ready to hit college level

and we’re proud of our 56-year history,” said

Tapper. The Eagles got to eight wins and 0

football. The 2015 season will be a different

Managing Editor of “Dave Campbell’s Texas

loses in District 1-5A, and 13 wins and two

one for Coach Brooks and the Eagles. They

Football” magazine, Greg Tapper.

losses overall.

lost a number of important pieces from last

Canutillo was chosen as the best from 250

The Eagles have always been a remarkable

Coach Brooks, you can tell that there’s a

high school football teams within the 5A

team in the southwest but the moment

different attitude around Canutillo now.

division of Texas and the first to receive

the football team made astounding history

“There’s a belief that they can do anything,

such an award from the El Paso area, due to

was when Canutillo won versus Everman,

and quite frankly, we don’t doubt that they

reaching the semifinals of the 5A University

17-14, tackling the Region I championship

can do anything,” said Tapper.

toughness,

dedication,

and

year’s incredible team, but in talking with

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where are they now?

July, 2015

I

f you’ve seen the movie “Hot Pursuit,”

and gained some very valuable journalism

you may have noticed a familiar face.

skills and experience. “Towards the end of

In this latest Sophia Vergara/Reese

my internship I was shooting and editing my

Witherspoon comedy about an inept,

own stuff,” he reminisces. Upon graduating

by-the-book cop (Witherspoon) who

from NMSU in 2009 he was immediately

escorts a newly widowed, mischievous

hired by KFOX to cover their Las Cruces

bombshell

bureau, with some occasional reporting on

(Vergara)

to

a

court

appearance, former KFOX reporter and

events in El Paso.

uber-babe Philip Anaya has a small role.

Within two years Anaya moved to San

Anaya’s diminutive role in the movie is an

Antonio and was picked up by KENS5. He

echo of his day job. He is a weekend anchor

recalls, “I reported for about a year, then was

at KENS 5, a CBS affiliate station in San

asked to become weekend anchor. I’ve been

Antonio. In the film he portrays a newsman,

there almost four years,” he says. In addition

describing the continually-shrinking police

to weekend anchor duty, Anaya also does

officer, and the rapidly aging widow. The

weekday reporting. Topics he covers range

actresses’ height and age are a running joke

from weather, traffic issues, human interest,

throughout the film.

and everything in between.

Anaya is a native Las Crucen. He graduated

Anaya is also a new father and new husband.

from Las Cruces High School and is an

His son, Eli, is under a year old and Anaya

alumnus of New Mexico State University,

married Isis Romero, of rival station KSAT,

with a degree in Journalism. Although it was

in April. “I never thought I’d end up with

a cursory jaunt into the cinematic foray, Anaya

someone in the same field, but it really

concedes “It’s kind of cool to be in a movie.”

makes sense. We’re like-minded,” he says.

After the taping, Anaya kept his ephemeral

However, he maintains this assertion: “I’m a

Anaya adds: “We don’t bring work home

moment of fame under wraps, only sharing

journalist, not a movie star.”

with us.”

the information with his wife. He planned to

Early on Anaya knew he wanted to become a

“Hot Pursuit,” which was principally shot

by taking her to see the film. “I thought it

journalist. “In college I dabbled with different

in New Orleans, also has some scenes that

would be an easy secret to keep, but when

types of media trying to find my calling, but

take place in Texas. “About a year ago the

the trailer started airing she quickly found

it didn’t take me long to find out that calling

production company reached out to our

out,” he jokes. “But it will be a cool birthday

was broadcast journalism,” he shares. “I just

station looking for a male anchor to read

present for me,” he adds. (Anaya turned

love the visual element of it and I think you’re

some lines and after talking to my boss,

29 on May 9th, the day after “Hot Pursuit”

better able to tell a story because of that

they [the production company] agreed I

opened in theaters.)

visual element.”

would be a good fit,” Anaya shares. He

surprise his mother with his role in the movie

and a cameraman from the station shot

When asked if he plans to come back to

After graduating from high school Anaya

numerous takes and mailed the footage to

the area, Anaya says, ”Las Cruces will

left the Land of Enchantment to attend

the production company.

always be home, but we’ve fallen in love

Valparaiso University in Indiana. After two

with San Antonio. We love that it’s so close

years he left there and enrolled at NMSU,

”I didn’t really think anything would come of

to everything – Houston, Austin, the coast.

gaining a degree in Journalism.

it but then around February my Facebook and

We both have great jobs here too, and can’t

Twitter started blowing up with messages

imagine leaving any time soon.”

His launch into the field of television

from people saying they’d seen me in

news, however, actually happened before

the trailer for ‘Hot Pursuit,’” Anaya says.

he graduated from college. The summer

However he is still “cautiously optimistic”

before his senior year, Anaya was granted

his part will be included in the final edition

an internship at the FOX affiliate in Tucson,

of the movie, noting that his scene could still end up on the cutting room floor.

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Wake Up Call.

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developed a powerful and efficient face gel to reduce puffiness and redness.

It stimulates the skin by replenishing and hydrating for a natural look and feel.

If you travel constantly, work long nights, and/or maintain the partying schedule

of course, Wake Up Call will give you the freshest face in the room. It contains aqua cacteen, caffeine, green tea and menthol to keep you fresh and looking

great. Comments from the review section on birchbox.com include, “The caffeine really does make you feel like your skin is getting a little firming up too. This works like a charm,” and “Absolutely loving my latest purchase from @AnthonySkincare ‘Wake Up Call.’ It’s amazing.” If waking the fudge up is something you need to do first thing in the morning, this luxury gel will bring you ravishing results. By the

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Philips Bodygroom Series 5000 Body Groomer Sun’s out, guns out! Summer is just around the corner and obviously girls are stricter then ever when it comes to body hair and men. The metrosexual trend of the 90s is our new normal and us guys are finally paying attention to detail, and yeah … manliness and style takes time and effort too. What is not cool, and even we know this, is back hair.

The Philips Bodygroom can easily adjust for you to trim your

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Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream

This innocent looking cream bottle heals and soothes the nastiest of razor cuts. Most men have experienced intimate chafing, but not

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Private Ryan, sometimes Ryan’s skin may not be the

happiest and you can see it and feel it, which truly shouldn’t

be a problem with what the evolution of creams have created

today. This cream will help you soothe and repair any mishaps

that you may experince. This miracle cream is not only for razor

cuts but many use it as treatment for acne and as a soothing

cream for babies. The multipurpose miracle cream will leave you comfortable and ready to go. ($5 at amazon.com)

4VOO Confidence Corrector

4VOO is a Canadian luxury skin care and cosmetics line strictly for men. It has been around the celebrity

circles for years now and the Confidence Corrector is officially endorsed

by none other than the perfect Johnny Depp and the talented Michael Douglas. It hides any male imperfections on the face covering dark

marks, blemishes, wrinkles, discoloration, and dark circles. Contains

vitamins and minerals to nurture your skin, making you look better than ever. The concealer comes in four different shades and contains UVA and UVB protection. Farouk Chekoufi, editor of Paris PlanetFashion says, “It was a delight to come across 4VOO during a fashion shoot three years ago. I was seduced by the concept, packaging and product.” ($34 at 4voo.com)

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BUSINESS BLOCKBUSTERS | By: FELIPA SOLIS |

The Summer Blockbuster is clearly anyone’s guess. Yes, we knew about the gang from Marvel, but it was rather delightful to see “Pitch Perfect 2” surprise everyone by taking it to the “finish line” and beating out the highly anticipated, and amazing “Mad Max-Fury Road.” Disney’s “Tomorrowland,” with George Clooney, was in the top spot, but not as strong as Disney anticipated for Memorial Day Weekend. Now that we are in what is considered to be Blockbuster Season, let’s take a look at a few films that could be bringing in the money this summer.

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movies

July, 2015

irst off: “Aloha.” Consisting of

Gilchrest, who, with all of his military know-

stellar cast including Academy

how, becomes somewhat of a corporate fixer

Award nominated Actor

working with a megalomaniac industrialist

and

Bradley

played to perfection by Bill Murray. Here, he

Producer

Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel

is working with an Army captain, to advance

McAdams, and Bill Murray.

and keep the peace as a private rocket is set

Let me just say that one of my

to be launched. Remember, just by the title,

favorite directors, who is more

that all of this is taking place in Hawaii. Then,

of a “guilty pleasure” director, is

Cooper’s ex-girlfriend, played by Rachel

Cameron Crowe. He wrote the screenplay for

McAdams just happens to be there, and

“Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” the film with

that’s where the script becomes reflective

all heart, “Say Anything...” “Almost Famous,”

and passionate and a soulful story of finding

and “He had me at hello,” with “Jerry

one’s self. The are some good supporting

McGuire.” Even though reviewers did not love

performances by John Krasinski and Alec

“Vanilla Sky,” I did, and found all of its merits. I

Baldwin, who never disappoint, but there are

tried to do that with “Aloha,” and here’s why…

some holes here in both the story telling and the pace. Suffice to say that happy endings

It’s an interesting script. Bradley Cooper

generally flourish, but should happiness be

plays a former military operative named Brian

earned? Hmm...

July, 2015

Next: “San Andreas.” Come on, it’s Blockbuster

who better to be the level-headed Fire

Rock, and “Pray for San Francisco.” Even

Season, and CGI rules. What better way to

Department Rescue Pilot than, yes, I call

Paul Giamatti is in this film.

show that off than with a 9.8 on the Richter

him “The Rock,” Dwayne Johnson. There

scale earthquake in Southern California?

is the story of his ex-wife, and his daughter

So there it is. At the recent Turner Classics

going off to college, but all of that has to

Film Festival, they presented the great 1970s

I grew up in Southern California. I remember

“step to the left,” as So-Cal begins to break

Irwin Allen disaster classic “ Earthquake”

the “duck and cover,” exercises at school,

apart, and the earthquake makes its way up

poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

and the drills where one had to get under

to Northern California. The special effects

That’s right up against the Hollywood Hills,

the door jam for safety in the event of a

are incredible, but always hard to watch as

and I simply could not bring myself to watch

“shake rattle and roll.” I never experienced

families and loved one are crumbling to the

it in that setting. Let’s just say that would be

an earthquake full throttle, but always

ground. There are also epic lines delivered,

“San Andreas” in any setting: a disaster is a

felt the shifts and rattles that emanated

that are sure to be repeated and used in

disaster. Enough said.

from the San Andreas Fault. In my mind,

social media. “We’re going to crash,” by the

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cinnamon and nutmeg is crowned with a cashew

sausage, mushrooms, black olives, onions,

crumble and handmade sugar garnish. Taste this dessert once and

bell peppers, and irresistible extra cheese.

it’s sure to become a summertime favorite. O, H, PR, H

Street

Grill

introduces

their

WESTSIDE

CENTRAL Forti’s Mexican Elder Restaurant $$

Koi Japanese Fusion $$$

321 Chelsea St. | (915) 772-0066

5860 N Mesa St.

Forti’s Mexican Elder Restaurant has been

(915) 760-6404

serving savory Mexican food for more

If you are looking for an upscale

than 35 years. Their Carnitas are slowly

and modern sushi restaurant, Koi

simmered large pieces of seasoned

Japanese Fusion is the perfect fit for

marinated pork shoulder and come

you. Koi relies on their fresh fish and

with cilantro, grilled onions served with

delectable hot entrées, paired always

beans, rice and guacamole. O, DF

with amazing drinks and wine to attract any kind of costumer for any occasion. O, H

NORTHEAST

LOWER VALLEY

Thai Chef Café $

The Ribs Smokehouse $$

4800 Dyer St.

8414 North Loop Dr.

(915) 566-8050

(915) 592-RIBS (7427)

Recognized as one of the best Thai

Meat lovers! Welcome to a little piece

restaurants in town, Thai Chef Café

of rib-heaven in El Paso. The Original

brings an authentic flavor to the Sun

Baby Back Ribs are just one of their

City. The Keaw Warn is one of their

specialties of the house with their own

most popular curry dishes, served with

original recipes. Prepared fresh and

green beans, bamboo shoots along with your favorite choice of protein in a savory green curry. Garnished with sweet bell pepper and served with steamed jasmine rice.

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

$$ - Medium Range Dog Friendly- DF

slowly cooked to perfection using apple wood during the whole process creating a magnificent flavor. H $$$ - High Priced $$$$ - Exquisite Dining Party/Private Room - PR Happy Hour - H

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

July, 2015

JULY Advertiser INDEX

132

A + O Group ...............................................................pg. 101

Mi Piaci Ristorante Italiano............................................pg. 47

Axess Multimedia........................................................pg. 116

Mix Salon and Spa.........................................................pg. 61

Ben Bridge Jewelers..............................................pgs. 14,15

Mt. West Family Health Center...................................pg. 109

Bogart’s Steakhouse and Bar........................................pg. 41

New You Gym................................................................pg. 10

Casa Buenavista....................................................pgs. 18, 19

Night Owl......................................................................pg. 69

Claudia Castillo..............................................................pg. 68

Paso Del Norte Wealth Advisors...................................pg. 73

Complete Emergency Care...........................................pg. 23

Phase Audio.................................................................pg. 115

D’ansa Jazz Stage..........................................................pg. 97

Prudential BKB Realtors................................................pg. 50

David Paul....................................................................pg. 117

Quatermane Salon.........................................................pg. 89

Dorney Security Systems..............................................pg. 12

Regency of El Paso........................................................pg. 77

Edible Arrangements...................................................pg. 101

Rio Norte Retirement Living..........................................pg. 79

El Paso Photo Ops.........................................................pg. 67

Sierra Providence Bariatric Center...................................pg. 9

El Taco Tote...................................................................pg. 25

Sierra Providence Children’s Hospital.............................pg.74

Garcia Land Rover El Paso..................................... back cover

Southwest Plastic Surgery Med Spa.............................pg. 11

Garcia Subaru El Paso....................................................pg. 43

Southwest University at El Paso...................................pg. 13

GECU.....................................................................inside front

Spectrum Technologies...............................................pg. 108

Grace the Psychic Lady.................................................pg. 69

Sunset Funeral Homes..................................................pg. 47

Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour....................................pg. 121

SCC Imaging..................................................................pg. 77

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino.....................pg. 5

Table Occasions...........................................................pg. 115

Intraceuticals.................................................................pg. 49

The El Paso Club............................................................pg. 97

Keith R. Johnson, MD, PA.....................................inside back

The Green Ingredient.....................................................pg. 62

Koi Japanese Fusion......................................................pg. 41

The Italian Kitchen West................................................pg. 67

KTSM News Channel 9.................................................pg. 63

Tropicana Homes.............................................................pg. 3

Matthew Abraham.........................................................pg. 72

UTEP Blitz and Glitz.......................................................pg. 35

Mercedes-Benz of El Paso............................................pg. 91

Vanities Jewelry & Gifts..................................................pg. 1

Mesa Street Grill..............................................................pg. 7

Walgreens.............................................................pgs. 20, 21

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KEITH R. JOHNSON, MD, PA Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

“THE BONE DOC”

SPECIALIZING IN: JOINT REPLACEMENT (HIP, KNEE, SHOULDER) MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY MAKOPLASTY

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