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MYMATURETIMES FEBRUARY 2012 PAGE 2

Social Security Column

A VALENTINE TIP FROM SOCIAL SECURITYBy Ray Vigil

Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in

El Paso, Texas

Valentines Day is just around the corner, makingthis a popular time of year for proclamations of

love. Such displays of affection can be as simple

and sweet as a heart with a be mine message,

or as life altering as a vow before the altar.

If you happen to be a newlywed who is head

over heels in love, you may not be focused on

things such as taxes or Social Security, but you

should be. If you plan to exchange your maiden

name for a married name including hyphen-

ated names such as Smith-Jones be sure you

let us know.

Telling us about your name change shortly after

your marriage will help us accurately keep track

of your earnings and will ensure that you and

your family get the Social Security retirement,

disability, and survivors coverage youre entitled

to. Also, if the Internal Revenue Service and So-

cial Security records do not show the same name

and Social Security number, your Federal in-

come tax refund could be delayed.

If you continue to use your maiden name consis-

tently throughout your working years, you do not

need to contact us. However, if you decide to

change your name at a later time, you should let

us know so that we can update your Social Secu-

rity record and send you a Social Security card

with your new name.

Theres no need to pay someone else to mail inthe information for you. Changing your name

with Social Security is a quick, easy, and free

service. Just go online to

www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber, learn what

documents you need, and click on Fill Out and

Print an application (Form SS-5). You also can

call us at 1-800-772-1213 to obtain the form. We

will need the completed application along with a

marriage certificate or divorce decree verifying

your old and new names. If you were born out-

side the United States, you also need proof of

your U.S. citizenship or proof that you are law-

fully living in the U.S. You can bring or mail

these documents to us.

You may be focused on the one you love, and we

dont blame you. But if you like us (we hope you

do) please click on the Facebook icon at our

homepage and like us on Facebook. Also, you

can follow us on Twitter too. Look for our

Facebook and Twitter icons at www.socialsecu-

rity.gov. We share information daily that can

help you and all your Valentines.

Happy Valentines Day from Social Security.

Seville RecreationCenter

Valentines DaySenior DanceWho: El Paso Parks and Recreation

DepartmentWhat: Senior Valentines Day DanceWhen: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

(1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.)Where: Seville Recreation Center,

6700 Sambrano Ave.

El Paso, Texas - The City of El Paso Parksand Recreation Department willhost a Valentines Dance for seniors at the

Seville Recreation Center, 6700Sambrano Ave. from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on

Valentines Day, February 14, 2012.Admission will be $2 per person with door

prizes musical entertainment bythe Horizonte Band.

InformationEmilio Arce or Rosa Montes

(915) 778-6722


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Over 50?Now's the Time to Boost

Your Exercise PaceDr. David Lipschitz

Though you may not know it, scien-

tists have already found the one magic

bullet that will prevent disease, pro-

mote longevity and ensure lifelong in-

dependence. It's neither sexy norgroundbreaking. It's easy and hard,

simple and complex all at the same

time. It's exercise.

Whether you start early or late, the

benefits of moving more are astound-

ing. Exercise helps your body work at

its optimum level. With cardiovascu-

lar training, you work the most impor-tant muscle in the body the heart. A

stronger heart means fewer heart at-

tacks and more blood pumping

through the body with less exertion.

This, in turn, lowers blood pressure

and reduces the risk of strokes. Regu-

lar exercise helps maintain an ideal

weight and speeds up metabolism. It

also reduces the risk of diabetes,

colon cancer, breast cancer, osteo-

porosis, prostate cancer and depres-

sion.

When it comes to exercise, throw age

out the window. Don't slow down

after 50 speed up! It's even more

important now that you keep up the

momentum and make exercise a part

of your daily life. Get off your buttand make fitness a priority. Move

more, not less, as you age. Whether

you're 45, 55 or 85, the benefits of an

effective and appropriate exercise reg-

imen are astounding.

Commit to all four elements of a great

exercise program. Start with stretches,

continue with balance exercises, fol-

low with aerobic exercise (getting

your heart rate up) and always exer-cise with weights the best way to

build muscle, strength and prevent

frailty with advancing age.

Although it is clear that stretching

prevents injuries while exercising,

balance training reduces the risk of

falls and exercising with weights

strengthens muscle and bone. It also

reduces depression, promotes weight

loss, prevents diabetes and makes aer-

obic activity easier, which, in turn,

prolongs life. As a nation, we are ex-ercising less, gaining weight and los-

ing muscle. Unfortunately, Americans

hate to exercise. Continues on p.6


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Help Seniors Winterize Their HomesBy Sandi Smith, President of El Paso and Las Cruces franchises

Certified Senior Advisor

Winter months can be particularly

harsh for seniors, especially for

those who live in northern stateswhere temperatures are coldest. It is

important that the ones you love stay

safe during the winter season. Their

safety includes not just dressing ap-

propriately for the weather but also

making sure their homes are in goodshape to face the dangerous drops in

temperature.

Depending on where your senior

loved one lives, you may have very

little to do to ensure winter safety inand around their home. However, for

the colder regions, that to-do list

may be quite long. The following are

a few pointers to help you get started

when visiting your loved ones this

season.

ExTERIoR

Install weather strips around doorsand caulk windows to keep cold air

out and warm air inside. Insulate ex-

posed pipes to protect them from

freezing. Seal any holes in the

houses foundation to keep animals

from crawling underneath the house

for shelter. Clean out gutters and en-

sure spouts are clear so any water

flows away from the house. For lo-cations that expect extended temper-

atures of 32 degrees or below, install

additional insulation in the attic for

protection. Check to make sure all

snow and de-icing equipment is in

working order. Ice-melt salt or sand

is handy and provides additional

safety during icy times. Drain gas

from mowers and water from gardenhoses.

InTERIoR

Make sure the furnace is in good

working order and clear any materi-

als that may become a fire hazard.

Install carbon monoxide and smoke

detectors and store enough batteries

for both. Have other heating units in-spected and serviced. Clean the fire-

place and leave wood in easy reach

for seniors to use. If your loved one

does not already have one, purchase

a fire extinguisher and teach him or

her how to use it.

EMERgEncY

PREPARATIonS

Now is also a good time to create

bad weather emergency kits for the

home and even the car. For the

house, make sure there are plenty ofextra water bottles, candles, matches

or lighters, flashlights and batteries

in case of a power outage. Canned

food and other non-perishable items

should be stored for this purpose, as

well. Keeping flashlights on the bed-

side table in case of such emergen-

cies is also a good idea.

Emergency kits for cars are just as

essential. While you do not want to

store water in the car during freezing

temperatures, you can keep a to-go

bag by the door for outings. Inside

this bag include plenty of water,

some snacks or other easy-to-eat

non-perishable food, flashlights, bat-

teries, and a cell phone charger for

the car. Packing a warm change of

clothes or a blanket may be a good

idea. Better to be safe than sorry if

your loved ones car happens to slide

off of an icy road. At least the senior

will be prepared to wait for help.

If you live away from the senior in

your life, now may be a good time to

contact an in-home care agency, tocheck on your loved one and ensure

he or she is safe during the winter.

Continues on page 6

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Algie Felder is justifiably proud of his radio station, KPAS 103.1By Joe Olvera , 2012

Algie Felder, a replanted ElPasoan, has been in love with the

Sun City since the time he first ar-rived in 1961. Transferred here from

the Southeast, where he was a super-

visor in Air Defense Systems, he and

his wife, Ruth, thought that El Paso

was a wonderful place. It was so

different, with its warm weather and

dust storms, that we immediately felt

at home, said Felder, 82. It was

difficult at first, getting used to liv-ing along the border, but, eventually,

we settled down and decided to raise

our family here.

The Felders raised seven children,

all of them now grown and each a

college graduate. Owners of a pri-

vately owned radio station, KPAS

103.1, the station has been in exis-

tence for 33 years. It broadcasts in-

spirational and Gospel music andmessages in Spanish and English.

From 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. it broadcasts

in Spanish, and from 10:30 a.m. to 8

p.m. in English. Besides raising his

seven children and having a success-

ful life, owning the radio station is

one of the things of which hes most

proud.

Were blessed, weve had a won-

derful life, Felder said. Weve

built our station into one that broad-

casts more than 100 miles. Our chil-

dren have grown up with it, and we

could say that its a family affair.

One of my sons acts as my chief en-

gineer, and my other children help

out as well. Thats why weve been

able to hold on to it for so many

years. I intend to hold on to it for an-other 33 years, or as long as the

Good Lord allows me to.

Ruth Felder, his wife, said that shes

been happy living in El Paso, but

that when they first arrived, the city

was segregated. But, that didnt last

for long, Ruth Felder said. El Pasois a city that grows on you, and it

certainly has made us feel wel-

come. One thing that would make

her happy is for the city to build a

monument to Dr. Martin Luther

King Jr., such as the one that was re-

cently dedicated to the late, great

civil rights leader at the National

Mall in Washington, D.C. The

larger-than-life monument is a testa-

ment to Dr. Kings life and legacy.

With the advent of Black History

Month in February, such a monu-

ment would do much to honor Dr.

King. Continues on next page

Wereblessed,

weve had awonderfullife, Felder said.



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Continued from page 3

Believe me, I have heard every ex-

cuse in the book. It's too hard; I'm

too old; I'm too tired; or I'm toobusy. When it comes to exercise,

the excuses abound.

Enticing Americans to exercise can

be a challenging task, so the med-

ical community has rallied around a

single mantra: "Just do a little. Any-

thing is better than nothing." While

any exercise is better than no exer-

cise, the idea that less is more is

simply wrong! This passive,

mediocre approach not only pro-

vides yet another excuse for us to

avoid the hard work of healthy liv-

ing but also sucks the life out of ex-

ercising! Where is the passion in a

leisurely, 10-minute stroll? You

don't even give your body a chance

to release the healthy, energizingendorphins of exercise. While a lit-

tle is better than nothing, the more

you do the healthier you will be.

You do not have to be an exercise

nut to be fit. Fitness does not neces-sarily mean training for the Tour de

France or completing an Ironman at

55. A six-pack of abdominals and

bulging biceps are not the litmus

test of fitness. Although both of

those challenges are incredible for

sure, often we psych ourselves outthinking that a rigorous exercise

program is limited to hard-core ath-

letes. This is simply not true. You

do not have to stick to some ideal-

ized image of what it means to be

"in shape." Fitness comes in all

shapes, sizes and forms.

And do not for one minute believe

that being overweight, or frankly,

obese negates the benefits of exer-

cise. The evidence is compelling

it is better to be fit and fat than thin

and sedentary. A recent study pub-

lished in the Journal of the Ameri-

can Heart Association, which

followed 14,000 men showed that

whether fat or not, those who in-

creased their fitness levels had asignificantly lower risk of death

from all causes, including heart dis-

ease. Losing weight is very diffi-

cult. To live longer and healthier, it

is better to worry less about your

weight and more about exercise and

fitness.

So as the new year evolves and wecommit to an improved shape, vow

to join a health club, exercise as

much as possible and those extra

pounds may slip away without

much effort.

Dr. David Lipschitz is the author of

the book "Breaking the Rules of

Aging." More information is avail-able at: www.drdavidhealth.com

COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM


It would be a great honor for El

Paso to build a statue or a monu-

ment to remember Dr. King for his

actions and for his fight for the lib-

eration of all peoples, Ruth Felder

said. I dont know, however, if El

Paso has that sort of money. As for

the job President Barack Obama isdoing as the nations first African

American president, she feels he is

doing a great job, but, would not

commit to voting for him. She

prefers to remain neutral, as doesher husband.

I m not endorsing anybody, nor

am I un-endorsing anyone, Algie

Felder said. I think Obama is

doing a good job, but, its up to the

American public to decide. Im just

happy that Ive managed to keep

my station going for such a long

time. It hasnt been easy, but, wevebeen successful all these years. We

hope to continue doing it for many

more years.

Algie Felder ...


These agencies have qualified staff

that can help with grocery shop-

ping, light housekeeping, and caneven provide transportation to ap-

pointments or other errands. Most

importantly, someone will keep an

eye on the senior living alone, pro-

viding crucial care and much

needed socialization during cold

wintery days.

SEnIoR HUMoR:

An Old man went to the doctor

complaining of a terrible pain in his

leg. I am afraid its just old age,

replied the doctor, there is nothing

we can do about it. That cant be

fumed the old man, you dont

know what you are doing. How

can you possibly know I amwrong? countered the doctor.

Well its quite obvious, the old

man replied, my other leg is fine,

and its the exact same age!

Help Seniors...



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The Challenges of Glaucoma as We Age

When facing the aging process, weknow there are challengesbut we

also know these challenges do not

have to ruin our fun. Growing old is

a fact of life. The key to managingthe normal aging process is to em-

brace it and take the best care of our-

selves so that we might continue

living independently for as long as

possible.

In order to take care of ourselves,

we must be aware of various types of

conditions that become more preva-lent as we age. Regular visits to the

doctor are a must to determine if cer-

tain symptoms we experience are

cause for worry or not. It is just as

important to have regular eye exams

for the same purpose, as vision loss

can mean the difference in living in-

dependently or not. Glaucoma is a

word we have all heard but as we

age it becomes increasingly impor-

tant to know what it means. In

knowledgeable circles it is called the

sneak thief of sight, as this disease

is the second leading cause of blind-

ness in the world, according to the

World Health Organization. There

are rarely warning signs.

Once symptoms begin to show, vi-

sion loss is permanent. There is no

cure. However, blindness caused by

glaucoma can also be prevented,

provided it is detected at an early

stage. Risk factors for glaucoma in-

crease if you are over the age of 60;

are Hispanic, African American or

Asian; have diabetes as a result of

being obese; have family members(especially siblings) with glaucoma;

are very nearsighted. Because there

are rarely symptoms that indicate the

presence of glaucoma, most people

do not realize there is a problem

until loss of vision occurs. By this

time, it is often too late. Up to 40%

of your vision can disappear without

your realizing you have glaucoma.

This vision loss, while avoidable

through early diagnosis, is irre-

versible once it presents itself. Early

diagnosis of glaucoma is critical as

there are treatments such as medi-

cine or surgery that can slow the pro-

gression of vision loss. The only wayglaucoma can be detected is by regu-

lar comprehensive eye exams, which

should begin sometime within your

middle-aged years. Because this dis-

ease is more common in people over

the age of 60, it is important that you

discuss with your senior loved ones

how crucial it is to have regular eye

exams. Depending on your age, youmight decide to book your own ap-

pointment, as well. Find out if any of

family members have glaucoma and

do research to determine if other risk

factors are present. Remember, early

detection is critical in managing this

disease and preventing complete vi-

sion loss. For more information,

visit www.glaucoma.org.

References Platt, Spencer. USA Today

(2010). Changing with age: confronting

glaucoma before its too late. Retrieved on

December 2, 2011, from http://www.usato-

day.com/news/health/2010-07-15-glaucoma-

blindness_N.htm Glaucoma Research

Foundation (2011). Glaucoma awareness

month. Retrieved on December 2, 2011,

from http://www.glaucoma.org/news/glau-

coma-awareness-month.php Whitmore,

Lynn A. and Medley, Rachel. Glaucoma Re-

search Foundation (2011). Understanding

and living with glaucoma. Retrieved on De-

cember 2, 2011, from http://www.glau-

coma.org/treatment/literature.php



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Thyroid Disease and SeniorsAs seniors embrace the

golden years, they have many things

to look forward to retirement,watching their children begin fami-

lies of their own, playing with

grandchildren, and hopefully enjoy-

ing a full life with the wisdom of age

on their side.

Along with the joys of aging comes

the knowledge that their body is

changing inside and out. Some

changes, due to the normal aging

process, may be mild while others

can become a downright nuisance.

Either way, it is important for seniors

to know his or her body and be

aware of normal changes versus

those that warrant a visit to the doc-

tor.

One condition seniors have the po-tential to develop as they age is thy-

roid disease, which affects the

bodys metabolic rate. Hyperthy-

roidism is caused by an increased

metabolism when the thyroid pro-

duces too many hormones. Hypothy-

roidism is caused by

underproduction of thyroid hor-

mones, and results in low metabolicrate. Early detection and proper

treatment of either can prevent the

disease from getting worse and lead-

ing to other critical conditions.

Hypothyroidism is more common in

older adults but hard to recognize

because symptoms generally occur

over the course of many years. Thefrequency of multiple symptoms de-

creases with age. Seniors suffering

this disease may have only one or

two symptoms. Presentation of

symptoms depends largely on the de-

ficiency of hormone levels in your

body. Symptoms of hypothyroidism

vary, depending on how low thyroid

hormone levels are, and may in-

clude: fatigue; sluggishness; in-

creased sensitivity to cold;

constipation; pale, dry skin; a puffyface; hoarseness; high cholesterol

levels; brittle hair and nails; unex-

plained weight gain; muscle aches,

tenderness and stiffness; menstrual

changes; muscle weakness; pain,

stiffness, or swelling in joints; de-

pression.

Theriskofdevelop-inghypothyroidism

increasesif: You are a female over the

age of 50 (more women suffer

hypothyroidism than men)

You (or close relatives) suf-

fer from autoimmune disease

You have taken radioactiveiodine and / or medicines for

hyperthyroidism

You have had radiation in

the upper neck and / or chest

area

You have had surgery on

your thyroid gland

You have an iodine defi-

ciency

Treatment for hypothyroidism in-

volves medication containing the

synthetic thyroid hormone levothy-

roxine, which restores normal levels

of hormones produced by your thy-

roid gland. Typically, once properdosage is determined, you should

feel better within a few weeks. Hy-

perthyroidism presents itself in vari-

ous ways, making it a challenge to

diagnose, as some symptoms are in-

dicative of other health conditions.

As with hypothyroidism, seniors

may present only one or two symp-

toms of this disease. Medicationscan cause a few of the same symp-

toms or even mask the signs of this

disease.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may

include: sudden weight loss; rapid or

irregular heartbeat; pounding of the

heart; increased appetite; nervous-

ness, anxiety or irritability; tremorsin the hands and / or fingers; sweat-

ing; menstrual changes; increased

sensitivity to heat; changes in bowel

patterns; an enlarged thyroid gland;

fatigue; muscle weakness; difficulty

sleeping.

Theriskfordevelop-

inghyperthyroidismmayincreaseif:A close family member has

hyperthyroidism

You have Graves or Plum-

mers disease

You suffer thyroiditis

(swelling or pain in the thy-

roid gland)

You have toxic adenoma

(nodules on the thyroid

gland)

Hyperthyroidism can be treated by

radioactive iodine or other medica-

tions that slow hormone production.

Removal of part of the thyroid gland

is sometimes successful but not

often recommended in older pa-

tients. Because seniors experience

changes due to the aging process that

may include various symptoms of

other conditions, thyroid disease is a

bit more difficult to diagnose within

this age group than it is in youngergenerations. Signs of thyroid disease

can be mild and may go ignored.

This makes it critical for seniors to

be aware of their bodily changes and

the symptoms and risks of thyroid

disease. When diagnosed and prop-

erly treated, thyroid disease can be

managed and a good quality of lifecan be maintained throughout the

golden years.

References:Mayo Clinic. Hypothyroidism. Re-

trieved on November 18, 2011 from

mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/DS00353

/DSECTION=symptoms Mayo Clinic. Hyperthy-

roidism. Retrieved on November 18, 2011 from

mayoclinic.com/health/hyperthyroidism/DS0034

4/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all American

Thyroid Association (2005). Thyroid disease inthe older patient. Retrieved on November 20,

2011 from thyroid.org/patients/brochures/ Thy-

roidDisorderOlder_broch.pdf



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By: Doppler Dave Speelman

What! There's a

National

Weatherman'sDay?

Weather TriviaWillard Scott is the former weekday weatherman for the NBCThe Today Show. He also is the creator of what famous char-acter(s)?

A. Pillsbury Dough BoyB. Ronald McDonald

Answer:BRonaldMcDonald.

WillardScottcreatedthe"RonaldMcDonald"characterfortwobusinessmenwhohadtheDCareaMcDonald'sDrive-

inRestaurantfranchise.TheMcDonald'sCorporationeventuallyhiredadifferentactorforthenationalcommercials.

If the groundhog can get its own day, why can the weather people?

Every February 5th is National Weatherman's Day which honors weath-

ermen, and woman who work hard to try and accurately predict the

often fickle weather. Despite major technological advances and super-

computers, forecasting the weather is still a tricky and ever changing

business. Knowing the weather is important in many ways. It affectshow we dress, where we go, and even if we go. Space launches are

made or delayed depending upon the weather. And, knowing the

weather can save lives. The most obvious example is knowing when

and where hurricanes or tornados may hit.

According to the Air Force News, Weatherman's Day "commemorates

the birth of John Jeffries, one of America's first weathermen". Jeffries

was born on Feb 5, 1745. He kept weather records from 1774 to 1816.

Its also documented that Jeffries flew in a balloon across the EnglishChannel in 1785. Some argue he was the first American to fly. Since

flying and meteorology are intertwined this could very well lead us to

believe this was the beginning. Jeffries was quoted as saying ballooning

could "leadto a full investigation of the nature and properties of the

atmosphere".

But Jeffries was more than a weather observer or "weatherman" he was

a Boston physician as well.

So, February 5th is a big day for us weather people. Give us someslack for at least one day.

OriginofNationalWeatherman'sDay:While we know why this day was created, we do not know who initi-

ated it or when. I found not documentation in congressional records to

confirm that this is truely a national day. If you have any information

about this holiday, please email me.

Doppler" Dave Speelman is the chief meteorologist at KVIA-TV inEl Paso. You can watch his forecasts at 4, 5, 6 and 10 pm on ABC-7(channel 6 cable). If you would like Doppler Dave to address (explain)any weather issues you can email him at [email protected].

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If you want your upcoming event listed in SPOTLIGHTS Out & About section, please send all your relevant databy e-mail to: [email protected]

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CrosslandGallery El PasoArt Associations gallery is 500 W.Paisano (in the Art Junction of ElPaso). Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.TuesdaythroughFriday, 11 a.m. to3 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free.Information: 534-7377.ShowingFeb.3-25:

In the Bissell Gallery: EPAA Mem-ber Exhibit featuring works by

Jacques Barriac, Paulina Castillon,Gerardo Chavez, Joseph PatrickMitchell, Candy Mayer, Ed Saucedo,Diana Zampini and more.

In the Cox Gallery: Pearls of Ice,works Julie Caffee-Cruz and LoriWertz. In the Williams Gallery: Artists ofthe Month Art Nuez and Rudi Lei-delmeyer.Opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m.Friday,Feb.3. One work from theseexhibits will be chosen for the 2012-2013 EPAA Yearbook cover.

Out & About

MISSIon VAllEYConjuntoPrimavera The norteo group performs at 8 p.m. Saturday,Feb.4, at El Paso County Coliseum, with El Pasos Los Reileros del Norte.Conjunto Primavera was founded in Ojinaga, Chihuahua in 1978 featuringsinger Tony Melendez, accordionist/keyboardist Felix Contreras, saxophonistJuan Dominguez, bajosexto player Rolando Perez, bassist Oscar Ochoa anddrummer Adan Huerta. Tickets: $32; BYOB. (Ticketmaster).

Calendar of upcoming events for El Paso/ Southern New Mexico are fromFebruary 2012

EASTSIdE

BarrioTour El Paso Chicano(a) History Preservation Project and SanJuan Neighborhood Association hosts an hour-long tour of one of El Pasosoldest Mexican American neighborhoods at 9 a.m. Saturday,Feb.4, startingin plaza next to the San Juan Recreation Center, 701 N. Glenwood. Sug-gested donation: $5. Information/RSVP: 258-0989 or [email protected] will include talks on dairies, San Juan Catholic Church, Hawkins

School, coming of I-10, famous sanjuaneros and more. A roundtable withsenior San Juan residents will take place after the tour.

WESTSIdE/doWnToWn

TrickyFalls 209 S. El Paso. Doors open at 7 p.m.; showtime at 8 p.m.for most shows. All shows are all-ages, unless listed otherwise. Information:351-9909. Tickets for most shows available at All That Music, Bowie Feath-ers and Marias Closet, and online at holdmyticket.com.AnthonyGreen The indie rockers Beautiful Things Tour is Satur-day, Feb.4, with The Dear Hunter. Tickets: $15.

ElPasoChamberMusicFestival- El Paso Pro-Musicas 23rd annualfestival presents world-class chamber musicians throughFeb.5. Concerts,

recitals and other special events will be offered at various venues, in additionto the popular Music Film Series and free Bachs lunch performances at ElPaso Museum of Art. This years guests include Kim Kashkashian, AlfredoOyaguez, Soovin Kim and Lara Downes. Information: 833-9400 oreppm.org. LaraDownespresents 13 Ways of Looking at the Goldbergs at 7:30 p.m.Friday,Feb.3, at Western Hills United Methodist Church. ZuillBaileyjoins the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra as guest cellist at7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb.4-5, at NMSUs Atkinson MusicRecital Hall in Las Cruces.

UTEPMensBasketball The Miners host UAB at 7 p.m. Saturday,Feb.4, at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $14-$50 (Ticketmaster). Informa-tion: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.

ElPasoMichelobUltraMarathonand1/2Marathon The 6thannual multi-state marathon and half-marathon and Jarritos 5K run/walk isSunday,Feb.5. Information: 274-5222 or elpasomarathon.org.Registration through Feb. 3 is $80 full marathon; $55 half-marathon and

$40 5K.Registration during the pre-Race Expo is $65 full marathon; $55

half-marathon and $40 5K. Military discount of $5 per race.The new marathon route for this Boston Marathon qualifier starts atop the

Franklin Mountains down Transmountain Road, passes through Fort Bliss, tothe beautiful Austin Terrace neighborhood and finishes in historic DowntownEl Paso.



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TheRagbirds The contemporary folk/roots band performs at 7:30p.m. Friday,Feb.3, at WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre, Silver City. Pre-

sented by Mimbres Region Arts Council. Led by dynamic and energetic

front woman and multi-instrumentalist Erin Zindle, The Ragbirds utilize

an arsenal of instruments from around the world and are a fusion of folk

rock and pop that hooks over danceable world rhythms stirred with a

Celtic fiddlers bow. Tickets: $20 ($15 members; $5 students/children).

Information: (575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.

MikeysSheesh-ka-Deesh Mikeys Place, 3100 Harrelson in LasCruces, hosts an artistic dance and music celebration 7 to 10 p.m. Friday,

Feb.3, as part of For The Love of Art Month, dessert, coffee, tea and

wine. Admission; $10. Information: (575) 644-9561 or

mikeysplacenm.com.

There will also be an historical display of African American artists with

information on each artist, and works by Las Cruces artist Georjeanna

Feltha in honor of Black History Month.

LCSOwithZuillBailey Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, di-rected by Lonnie Klein, welcome renowned cellist Zuill Bailey Feb.4-5,

at NMSUs Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Bailey is the Artistic Director of

El Paso Pro Musica and Professor of Cello at UTEP.

Bailey will perform the Cello Concerto No. 1 in A

minor, Op.33 by Camille-Saint-Sans. The orchestra

completes the program with Claude Debussys Pre-

lude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Richard Strauss

Suite from Der Rosenkavalier and the Radetzky

March, Op. 228 by Johann Strauss, Sr. Showtime is

7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-

$45. Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessym-

phony.com.

A luncheon with Maestro Klein is 11:30 a.m. Thurs-

day, Feb. 2, at Ramada Palms Hotel Conference Center, featuring a pre-

view of concert music. Cost: $16; no reservation needed.The public is invited to the dress rehearsal performance at 7:30 p.m. Fri-

day, Feb. 3, at the recital hall. Tickets: $15 ($5 students with valid ID).

DowntownRamble The City of Las Cruces hosts an evening ofmusic and art 5 to 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Las Cruces

Downtown Mall. Information: (575) 523-2950.

FirstFridaysinSilverCity Several of historic Downtown Sil-

ver Citys restaurants, shops and Red Dot galleries will stay open latethe first Friday of each month as part of the monthly First Friday shop-

ping event. Free live music and other special events also planned each

month. Information: 1-800-548-9378 or silvercitymainstreet.com.

AMagnificentChoralFestival Bruce Nehring Consort pres-

ents a concert of Massed Choirs featuring guest organist, conductor and

composer Dr. Michael Burkhardt at 3 p.m. Sunday,Feb.5, at Western

Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird. The Consort Singers

conducted by Nehring will perform God of Rhythm, God of Sound.

Guests include the Handbell Choir of Western Hills United Methodist

Church, conducted by Jim Regin. Tickets: $15 ($10 senior/military; $5

students). Information: 534-7664. Ticket information: 532-5874 or

brucenehringconsort.org.

Internationally known for his innovative and inspiring hymn festivals,

Burkhardt is an accomplished choral clinician, composer and organ

recitalist. He is Director of Worship and the Arts at Holy Cross Lutheran

Church, Livonia, Michigan and Artistic Director of the Detroit Handbell

Ensemble.

Burkhardt will conduct and perform this unique Massed Choir Festival

in which the entire community may participate. Rehearsals are 8:30 a.m.to noon Saturday,Feb.4 and 1:15 p.m. Sunday,Feb.5 , at Western

Hills UMC. Participation cost is $20 per person, which includes all

music and a complimentary festival ticket for a guest. Registration is 8

a.m. Saturday for those who have not registered in advance.

WildThing,YouMakeMyHeartSing El Paso Wind Sym-phony performs at 7:30 p.m.Friday,Feb.3, at UTEPs Fox Fine Arts

Recital Hall. Tickets $12.50 ($7.50 military, students and seniors). Infor-

mation: 760-5599 or elpasowindsymphony.com.

Wicked The Broadway blockbuster that reveals the untold story ofthe Oz witches comes to El Paso Feb.1-12, at the Plaza Theatre, based

on the bestseller by Gregory McGuire. Group tickets available to pur-

chase in spring of 2011. Infor-

mation: wickedthemusical.com.

Tickets Cost: $57.50-$77.50;

$125 premium (Ticketmaster).

The musical directed by two-

time Tony Award winner Joe

Mantello is winner of 35 major

awards, including a Grammy

Award and three Tony Awards.

Long before Dorothy drops in,

two other girls meet in the land

of Oz. One, born with emerald

green skin, is smart, fiery and

misunderstood. The other isbeautiful, ambitious and very

popular. Wicked tells the story of how these two unlikely friends grow

to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

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It seems some people are not

dreaming of getting a puppy as aValentines Day gift, but rather wish-

ing their human mates were more

like a dog. And their dogs are help-

ing them look for mates! According

to an American Kennel Club survey:

25percent of womenpolled wished men were in a peren-

nially good mood, like a dog.

15percent of men polledwished women were just as happy to

stay home as go out on the town

as a dog would be.

58percent of men said apuppy is a foolproof way of meeting

women in a park.

46percent of women saidtheyd stop and talk to anyone with a

cute puppy.

Children under the age of

5 left unattended with a dog have thehighest chance of being bit. A study

conducted by the University of Col-

orado looked at data of 537 dog-bite

cases from 2003 to 2008. Children

under 5 accounted for 68 percent of

dog-bite cases, and most of the bites

were by a familiar dog.

Its natural for a dog to

bark when a stranger comes to thedoor. In the case of the mail carrier,

that stranger comes almost every

day. The dog barks to alert the fam-

ily and to warn the carrier to go

away. From the dogs point of view,

it was his brave warning that drove

the

stranger

away. He doesnt realize the mail

carriers just going to the next house

on the route. Over time, the dogs re-

action intensifies as he tries harder

to send a message to the stranger

who just doesnt seem to understand.As the dog becomes more and more

worked up over time, the potential

for a bite increases, with many mail

carriers injured as a result.

Mikkel Becker and Dr. Marty

Becker

Q: My macaw is the most un-predictable pet Ive ever known. Icant ever tell whether he plans to biteme (and he draws blood when hedoes) or snuggle. Can a bird have

mental illness is he bi-polar? via email

A: Sure, a bird can have abrain that isnt functioning properly.But youre birds brain is just fine.Parrots can be loving, cuddly, playfulor contemplative one minute, and de-manding, aloof, manic or peevish thenext. Sharing space with a parrot islike living with another human:

Sometimes, you just have to pickyour moments and know when toback off.

Some of these moods arepretty obvious. Other times, though,behavior signs may be more subtle,and the failure to heed these cluesmay earn you a nasty bite.

You need to watch your petsbody language. Parrots have keen

eyesight and often stare at somethingthat fascinates or frightens them,using one eye and tipping the head, orusing both eyes for a head-on look.

When you see that your bird

is fixated on something, follow thatline of vision. A relaxed body postureaccompanies a calm, curious birdsstaring, and a more defensive or ag-gressive body language demonstrates

fright. Most often, a locked-on look isa sign of fascination: Like theyoungest children, birds can becomeattracted by something colorful.

Birds are able to control theiririses, shrinking and enlarging theirpupils rapidly in a display thatscalled flashing or pinning.

You have to read the wholebird to put the message in its proper

context. Birds may flash their eyeswhen theyre excited or when theyreangry. Flashing accompanied by ag-gressive posturing, such as tail-fan-ning, signifies a bird whos bound toescalate his warnings and maybeeven bite if not left alone.

Consider flashing to be thephysical display of strong emotion anything from the I want to kill you

vibes of an angry or aggressive birdto the Hey there, cutie of an infatu-ated bird. Gina Spadafori

Do you have a pet question?Send it to [email protected].

Many wish people were more like dogs

The eyes are key to mood inmacaws


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17 Lost one's footing18 Nobelist Oscar ___ Snchez

19 Critique of Pure Reasonwriter20 "Holy night" follower22 Mount ___23 Sexy24 Satirize26 Needle30 Like a DeMille film32 Small chicken34 Canine gp.35 Molecule component

39 ___ Spumante40 Seed-man Burpees42 Bight43 Irish dance44 Ill temper45 Hang out47 68 Across, e.g.

50 Idolize51 Farmers54 B&O, et al.56 New, used tire57 Rock group63 Latin 101 verb64 Dumbbell moves65 Warsaw Pact country: abbr.66 Harvard's rival

67 Walkway68 Desert monster69 Generals insignia70 Good time71 VCR button

DOWN1 Resting place?2 Genesisgent3 Terry Bradshaw's coach

4 Sandwich shop5 Athenian statesman6 Freshen7 Door closer8 Silent9 Ambulance letters10 1980 Winter Olympics site11 Clio's sister12 Anabaptist Simons

13 Evildoer21 Queens diamond

22 Communion cup25 Music sheet abbreviation26 Ski lift27 Let up28 Pre29 Oklahoma State U. site31 More waxen

33 Corn36 Dorothy's dog37 Through38 Less41 Serene46 Drying oven48 Devilkin49 Borers51 Meditates

52 Paul, of American Graffiti53 City south of Gainesville55 Change the clock58 Celestial bear59 Hairpieces60 Whose Life ___ Anyway?61 Scandinavian capital62 Golf hazard64 Truck front

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ByT.J.TOMASI

Seal the dealIf youre like most golfers, you probably hingeyour right wrist backward at the top of yourswing, and thats a good thing. But unlike players

on tour, you dont keep that angle through impact.

Maintaining your wrist cup allows you to retain

the correct lag of the shaft, keeping the hands

ahead of the clubhead until impact to provide

maximum power.

If you lack power, especially hitting a full sandwedge, youre probably releasing the club too

early. By too early I mean that youre losing the

angle between your right hand and the back of

your right forearm during your downswing

long before you should.

To produce the feel Im talking about, take your

normal grip on the club, then move your left

thumb behind your right wrist and apply a sealing

pressure. Take a few half-swings in slow motionwith an iron from this position, and notice how the

right wrist angle stays intact and the clubhead

stays behind the hands at

impact. Its called lag.

The secret to power is mas-

tering lag using the piston

stroke. The bent right arm is

in the form of a V at the top

of the swing, as is the cup in

the right wrist. The left wrist also forms a 90-de-

gree angle with the shaft.Starting down, the right elbow should forcefully

straighten while the wrist retains its seal, preserv-

ing the 90-degree angle formed by the left forearm

and the shaft. This can only happen if the right

wrist stays sealed, i.e., hinged as it was at the top

of the swing.

The piston stroke is similar to a straight arm in

football, or to a person signaling you to stop by

extending his right arm with a hand perpendicularto the forearm.

Try this drill: Swing to the top and stop. Then

bring your target arm

down until it bisects

your chest and is parallel

with the ground. Now

stop again. Your trail

arm is still bent 90 de-

grees at the elbow, andyoure ready to fire the

piston. Try to hit the ball

only about 80 yards with

a teed 7-iron to get the

feel.

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The key is to keep the rightwrist angle while you lose theright elbow angle.

The piston has fully fired now,and the right arm and wrist arestraight and in line.

Dr. T.J.Tomasi is ateachingprofessionalin Port St.Lucie, Fla.Visit hisWeb site attjtomasi.com.

ABOUT THE WRITER

TRY THIS

Fight the jittersDoes the pressure of a big match get toyou?Try This: Breathing!Work a deep breath into your preshot rou-

tine while standing behind the ball, thentake a big inhale just before you start yourswing and pull the trigger as you exhale.

THE RULE BOOK

Provisional ballA provisional is an additional ball that is hit incase the first ball cannot be found or is out of

bounds. If the first ball is found, it is played. If

the first ball is not found, the provisional must

be played and the player is assessed a penalty

stroke.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

I know he canshoot inthe 60s, a

matter of shootingthem when it

counts.

Tiger Woods, tweeting about his part-ner at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am,

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo,and speculating on Romos chances of

qualifying for the U.S. Open.(Romo has a 2.2 handicap and has tried

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