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SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 PAGE 2

Fearless:

El Paso

journalist

Joe Olvera

to receive

Hispanic

Heritage

AwardBy: Ricky J. Carrasco

When asked what he would

tell young Chicanos who

would want to become jour-

nalists, Joe Olvera says sim-ply, Do it, get your degree

and go out there, sin miedo

(without fear). We still need

people to tell our story. As a

reporter and writer, Joe

Olvera has told the story of

the Chicano, the Mexican and

the American in a career

spanning 40 years and count-

ing.

On October 8, Olvera will re-ceive the El Paso Community

College Hispanic Heritage

Mentors Award as part of

their annual Hispanic Her-

itage Celebrations. This year,

EPCC will honor people in

the Mass Communications

field including Diana Wash-

ington, Pedro Villagrana,

Daniel Villanueva, and Joe

Olvera.

Though qualified enough to

be a journalism professor,

Olvera never received a de-

gree. He found it unnecessary

to do so when he was already

working as a reporter and

knowing that he had manyquestions that needed an-

swers. He does advocate

going to college as it gives

young people the ability to

accept different philosophies

and ways of life. The way of

life for a Chicano, Mexican,

and Mexican-American is

something that has propelled

him in his career.

While attending a Columbia

University Minority journalist

program in the early 1970s,

he says he would dress in his

mojado outfit: white jeans,

white shirt, guaraches and

long hair and go out into New

York City and find his stories.Those stories included asking

the hard questions to people

like the mayor and other po-

litical figures while his col-

leagues would be in the

standard issue suit and tie.

In his lifetime as a journalist,

he has done many noteworthy

things including being the

first Chicano reporter in El

Paso in 1971, for Channel 4

(then KROD). He says he quit

after some time because he

did not like the work of hav-

ing to interview people, hold

a TV camera and a micro-

phone, then having to prepare

and edit his footage and ques-

tions all for only a 30 second

sound bite.

In fact, Joe Olvera seemed

destined for something more,

something more in-depth thana quick TV spot. After his

stint as a TV reporter

he decided to go to

California and work

in the California

grape fields. He

worked with Cesar

Chavez and was im-

pressed by his drive

and his voice for the

people. He held a few

jobs including one asa trainer at Southwest

Training institute and

author for some of their train-

ing manuals. He has never

stopped writing, whether it be

his reporting, his

book writing, or his

poetry. All the while,

he understood that

his Chicano roots

were a starting point

and an impetus.

In 1982, he returned

to El Paso and

worked as the His-

panic Affairs Re-

porter for the El

Paso Times. He wrote prima-

rily about racism and discrim-

ination against minorities here

and abroad. He says the

weekly column in the papergot him much hate and love

from the city, but at least I

was not being ignored.

In 1983, as part of an in-depth

investigation, Olvera (born

and raised in El Paso) posed

as an illegal immigrant, cross-

ing the border in the trunk of

a car and winding up in

Chicago. He would interviewfellow immigrants about their

experiences and hardships as

immigrants coming to the US

simply to work and for the

promise of a better life. He re-

counts how he saw many

tragic things including how

people would take advantageof illegal immigrants because

they had no other recourse.

He

re-

members having nightmares

of a holding house in Morton

Grove, Illinois, about how

filthy and crowded it was.

When he was eventually

found out, he returned to El

Paso and wrote 3 stories for

the paper about his experi-ences as an illegal, about

getting smuggled and

finding work in a land

that needs the workers

and yet dismisses them

so easily. The stories

were later written into

the Congressional

Record.

Olvera has even run for

mayor in 1987, comingin third in a field of 7.

He ran because, as he

states, he saw many things as

a reporter that needed chang-

ing. If he could help the con-

dition of the people as a

journalist, he knows he

could have done more as

a politician and public

servant.

When asked how El Paso

has changed in his time.

He tells his stories of

growing up as a Chicano

in the neighborhood of

Estrella Street. We used

to get stopped and ques-

tioned at every corner,

Como te llamas? by White

Border Patrol agents. I re-

member it being so bad, that

many years later, when I had

the chance to question (thenBorder Patrol Chief) Silvestre

Reyes, I asked him that if it

were possible to be ques-

tioned only once, then be

pinned with a patch on our

shirts to say we passed in-

spection, like the Jews in Nazi

Germany. He was angry

enough to call my editor sev-

eral times. He believes the

powers that be need not suc-

cumb to the current pressurescoming from such places as

Arizona and should make it

easier or at least less compli-

cated to become a citizen.

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The state of high school Journalism in

El Paso, TexasBy Joe Olvera , 2010

The high school journalism classes of today are

very much different from what was offered in an ear-

lier period. Today, its all about eliminating newspa-

pers and focusing on the digital format and about

online publications.ANALYSIS In the 1960s, of course, everything was

done by hand. Articles were written in long-hand,

then pounded on a manual typewriter. The finished

product was then hand-delivered to the printer, where

he would do the type-setting, and, eventually, a

newspaper would materialize.

The paper - for example The Jefferson High

School Branding Iron - would then be delivered by

journalism students to every classroom, with a copy

handed out to everyone, including the teacher. Stories

and articles would be written primarily about what

was happening in the school, with such items as a Dedication Column, where students woulddedicate a romantic song to each other, and other such sophomoric items.

Well, they may be sophomoric for todays readers, but, not for that earlier time, when complaints

would be forwarded to the paper if such items werent included in the latest edition. Sports also

were a major presence, filling two entire pages because a positive school spirit was of the utmost

importance.

An example of todays new type of Journalism may stem from Hanks High School, where it is be-

lieved that the newspaper there sets the bar for high school journalism. Why does the journal-

ism program there proclaim itself as above the rest? Because, it is the first fully operational online

high school newspaper in El Paso. Teacher and Adviser, Alex Navarro, said in the schools 2009

website that the school is the only program in the city that absolutely prepares students for mod-

ern-day Journalism.

And the concept is growing. Glenda Tanner, who helps students at Franklin High School publish

The Chronicle, Pride, and Mirage, said that her journalistic enterprises have been online for a

year. We are now posting podcasts as well, Tanner said. The group even has its own website, at

www.fhschronicle.com. Continued on page 4.


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I recently read a commentary bya former colleague who wrote

about education in The TexasTribune. For those of you who

are not familiar with the Trib-

une, it is an online only news

publication. It began about a

year ago and was hailed as the

natural morph for print publica-

tions.

The colleague who authored the guest editorial was

Kent Grusendorf. He was appointed by Speaker Crad-

dick to chair the House Committee on Public Education

and chaired from 2003 to 2006.

Grusendorfs article dealt with the lack of creativity inthe education system today. His point is that there are

so many rules and laws that educators at the very local

level are merely robots in the education world. He ac-

knowledges that every one of those rules and laws were

implemented for good reason. He was not clear as to

why they do so, but it is his contention that now they are

an impediment to creative education.

In my opinion, many of the laws were put into place be-

cause there was a shortfall by the state in achieving the

constitutionally mandated effective public education.

Until very recently, law makers actually worked to

make public education beneficial for all Texas students.I cannot recall a time that Grusendorf voiced any public

opposition to the federally mandated No Child Left Be-

hind (NCLB) law passed by then President Bush. If

anything on the books stifled creativity, the NCLB did

so by changing education into a process of teaching a

test. The program was intended to hold educators and

administrators accountable for achieving certain stan-

dards.

This year test results for NCLB had a very mixed mes-

sage. The state results from TAKS showed just about

every school district improving significantly. The fed-eral results were much less encouraging. One problem

with the state standards is that the Texas Education

Agency (TEA) has no static baseline for measuring per-

formance. This last year, the passing score was actually

lowered so more students passed. Does that make

sense?

I was not one to agree with Grusendorf on many educa-

tion issues. One that I did somewhat agree with him

was a voucher system. This system theoretically would

allow families to choose schools that had better achieve-

ment levels. I would go along with the system if the

same system provided transportation. No supporters ofthe voucher system would even consider that.

Why transportation? Without that, rural students, inner

city barrio students and colonia students would have no

choice. Only wealthier families with the capacity to

transport their children would benefit from vouchers.

In the article, he never mentions equitable funding from

the state for all school districts. The mantra by conser-

vatives to have local control also means withholding

shared wealth. Innovation in schools is no good if the

actual standard does not apply to all students. Based on

a consistent effort to diminish the Robin Hood funding

of education, it seems like Grusendorf and his alliesthink equal innovations will result from unequal facili-

ties.

Chente QuintanillaState Representative

Common SenseEducation

Coninued from page 3.

Some high schools, however,

are still old school and the

students love it that way.

The kids love to pass

out the

newspa-

per, they

love to

get ink on

their fin-gers, said

Carlos Bri-

ano, a fifth

year Jour-

nalism

Teacher and

Newspaper

and Yearbook

Adviser at El

Dorado High

School. Thekids are hungry,

they are ener-

getic and like to compete.

Briano said that there are well

over 3,000 journalism stu-

dents in the El Paso area. Of

that number, about 25 percent

are students who seriously

want to become journalists.

Were

looking at news-

room diversity no matter

where you go, Briano said.

Its turning that way. In my

classes, weve got Latinos,

African-Americans, boys and

girls, gays and

straights, and just

about anybody

else that you

can think of.

Briano said he

worked for the

El Paso Times

for eight

years, as the

editor of apublication

known as

The East-

side Re-

porter. But,

he fell in

love with

high

school

journal-

ism because itsexciting to write

about whats

happening in

school, every

school and every

grade level. He

worked a

stint as the

public rela-

tions special-

ist at the

Socorro ISD,

and grew to

really like allthe elements involved in high

school journalism.

I liked all the cool things

that were happening, and I es-

pecially liked teaching stu

dents the profession. Im now

certified to teach Journalism.

Briano said he considers his

schools Journalism program

the third best in El Paso

County. First is, of course,

Burges High School, They are

recognized all throughout

Texas and the nation. Second-

best is Franklin High School,

and, we are, I believe, in third

place. But, were getting bet-

ter every year, so that all

other high schools beware.

Were coming to get you.

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Why do some stars twinkle?

A. Too much oxygen in the mid levels of the atmosphere

B. light passing through various levels of our atmosphere

C. High level clouds distorting the view

D. Too much space dust

Weather Trivia:

Help for

Skywatchers

Id like to address many of our El Paso and Las Cruces

amateur astronomers who have an interest to the location

of internet sites that may help your observations.

Local television weather forecasts won't necessarily tell you whether the sky is good

for observing. "Clear" only means there aren't any identifiable clouds. Many as-

tronomers know that the clarity and the steadiness of "clear" air vary quite a lot.

When I'm planning an observing session, my first stop is the Clear Sky Clock:

http://www.cleardarksky.com. This is a site of hour-by-hour forecasts extracted by

amateur astronomer Attila Danko from Canadian government weather data. There

are hundreds of Clear Sky Clocks, and Ms. Danko will even create one for your loca-

tion, on request, if it's not close to one of the existing locations. Each Clear Sky

Clock predicts transparency, steadiness, temperature, humidity, and wind. You can

also see road maps, topographic maps, and light pollution charts for each location, to

help you decide exactly where to go.

My next stop is the NASA GOES satellite image page at

http://weather.msfc.nasa.gov/GOES/. Each satellite has 3 kinds of images - visible,

infrared, and water vapor - each of which can be magnified and animated.

The infrared images are the most useful since they show cloud cover and look the

same by day or by night. However, visible clouds at low altitudes don't always show

up, and that's what the visible cloud image is good for.

Conversely, a thin haze on the infrared image doesn't necessarily interfere with as-

tronomy. The water vapor map usually shows haze everywhere, regardless of how

the sky looks, but it will tell you whether the air above you is getting clearer.

Last, I check for the aurora borealis at http://www.sec.noaa.gov/pmap/pmapN.html.I used to think the aurora was something I could ignore, but in the past few years

we've had several fine displays, and this satellite map of the ionosphere helps me an-

ticipate them. My experience is that when the red part of the oval gets within 1000

miles of me, there may be an aurora, and when it gets within 500 miles, there will

surely be one.

I hope this will help as you look to the skies around El Paso and Las Cruces.

By: Doppler Dave Speelman

WEATHER 101

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

Lightpassesthroughvariouslevelsofouratmosphere.Astheairmovesatdifferent

levelsorlayers,thelightisbent,whichlooksliketwinklingtothoseofusonthe

ground?



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Continued from page 2.

It is so expensive and time-

consuming for the average

worker making minimum

wage in the fields and facto-

ries to become a citizen. Be-

tween the language, the legal

and time requirements, it is

prohibitive for the kind of

people that need to be an

American citizen to actually

become one.

Known for his outspokenness

and opinionated pen, Olvera

likes the term maverick to

describe himself. You have

to be fearless in this business.

Fearless to ask the tough

questions, fearless to write

what you think. He has had

to be fearless to cover the sto-

ries hes had to cover, to in-

vestigate what needs to be

investigated. Olvera has gone

to great lengths to find the an-

swers, from posing as an ille-

gal immigrant, as a farm-

worker, as someone who

needed help. He told a story

when he was investigating anotary public who was taking

advantage of his clients,

someone who he was told

could be a very dangerous

person. As he tells it, I had to

strap a tape recorder to my leg

had to go into a coughing fit

so the guy wouldnt notice

that it clicked off. As a jour-

nalist, you can be a voice for

the people, a voice that de-

fends those people that need

defending. Advice from this

Chicano Sin Fin for LaRaza? No se dejen.

Joe Olvera currently works as

a writer and reporter for Spot-

light E.P. News.

For more information on

EPCCs Hispanic Heritage

Celebrations, contact the

EPCC Diversity Program at

831-3301.

Put on yourtablitas,dancethrough testof barrioloreBy: Joe Olvera

So, you want to call yourself

a Chicano or a Chicana, huh?

You say you dont want peo-ple to call you an Hispanic

because you are of Mexican

descent, and not from Puerto

Rico or Cuba? You say you

were born in the barrio, you

grew up with Richie Valens,

Little Richard, Fats Domino,

and El Tariacuri? You say you

saw these great stars at

Rustys Place on Alameda, or

at The Palladium?

You wore ducktails and tabli-

tas, and you jitterbugged and

boogied wearing your slick

tramos and your blue shark-

skin tacuche? You say you

wore a tandito, you played a

lira and you mamboed to

Perez Prado aaarrggg-

gooood you say that Tin

Tan, Resortes, and Lucha

Villa (to say nothing of Anto-

nio Aguilar and Jose AlfredoJimenez) were your childhood

heroes, and you tried to emu-

late them?

Okay, lets see just how much

of a Chicano or Chicana you

truly are. Will you be a barrio

whiz, a bronze god of Aztlan,

or a peor es nada? Im going

to test your knowledge of bar-

rio lore. There really is no

wrong or right answer to any

of the exam questions, be-

cause every barrio differs.

The answers should come

straight from your lifes expe-

rience and from your heart.

Presenting the First Annual

Doctor Chiringas BarriologyExam:

How many piedritas before

la fusilada in the barrio game

of La Quemada? Answer it

depended on the number of

people who were playing this

favorite barrio game. One

stone represented one player.

How is mal de ojo cured?

Answer You crack an egg,

place it on a small dish with a

toothpick at the top, the bot-tom and the sides, forming a

cross. Then you place the dish

underneath the bed of the ill

person. You say certain

prayers and if the cure works,

the egg actually looks as if it

is fried.

Which of the following is an

illegal maneuver in the game

of marbles? a) safis, b)fochar,

c) altis, d) rondis: Answer b)

fochar, no, thats not a nasty

word, it only means that your

hand goes over an imaginary

line or boundary; which gives

the shooter an advantage. .

What does it mean when a

strand of cobweb falls from

the ceiling? Answer You are

about to receive a letter.

When your palm itches what

does it mean? Answer you

will receive money, or love.

But, dont scratch the itch

away, or you will receive

nothing.

What happens to you when

you point wit your finger at a

rainbow? Answer A wart

mysteriously appears.What does it mean when

your mother sweeps under

your shoes? Answer You are

going to marry a widow if

youre a man, or a widower if

youre a woman.

What do little white specks

under your fingernails sig-

nify? Answer It indicates

the number of girlfriends or

boyfriends that a person has.

When it starts to rain in thebarrio, what song do children

sing? Answer Que llueva,

que llueva, la virgin de la

cueva, los pajaritos cantan, la

luna se levanta.

Why does La Llorona cry?

Answer Because she

drowned her children and is

searching the waterways of

the world for them.

A Chamuco is a) a police-

man, b) a ghost, or c) sweet-

bread? Answer b) a ghost.

The word kinkis is used in

what barrio game? Answer

jacks.

In barrio folklore who brings

the reward for a tooth under a

pillow? Answer un ra-

toncito.

What does lavando truchas

mean? Answer to wash

dishes. I think Ill stop here.

Some of you young folks

might be stymied by these

clues, but, if youre old as I

am, you should breeze

through this slice of Chicano

life, especially because I also

gave you my answers LOLIf you are a true god of Azt-

lan, and you disagree with

any of the answers, Im sure

youll have your own. Re-

member, many of us recall

when the barrio was very

much a positive aspect of

Chicano tradition. The barrio

served as respite, and it

served as a beacon to our

wandering souls. Which self-

respecting Chicano does notrecall the joy he or she felt

upon returning to the barrio

after having been absent from

it for any period of time?

Who can ever forget the

sounds of mariachi music

wafting over barrio walls, and

who doesnt remember the

delicious aroma of tortillas

baking on barrio stoves? Who

can forget the viejitas y vieji-

tos who sat on their doorsteps,

enjoying a late El Paso sum-

mer evening? Come on, tell

the truth.

Sin Fin



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Maggie Reed

Growth charts have moved

from pencil marks on door

frames to center stage as art-work for the home. With de-

signs by artist Ellen McCaleb,

Growth Chart Art is made to

hang in living areas and to be

enjoyed by family and friends.

These wooden charts feature

sophisticated and fun designs

that kids and parents will love.

Built to last a lifetime, the

growth charts are made from

materials that honor the envi-ronment: soy-based inks, no-

VOC paints and recycled wood

chips. The inks are rich and

feature UV technology that will

preserve the artwork for 100

years. The surface is highly

durable and can be wiped down

to clean.

Growth Chart Art offers motifs

from flowers to fish, skiing to

baseball, to the patriotic Ameri-

can flag. Some growth charts,

such as the antique ski, are

hand-painted with old-fash-

ioned milk paints, which use

natural earth pigments and

don't contain lead or chemicals.

While most growth charts on

the market have a fixed ruler

labeled with numbers, Growth

Chart Art features inch demar-cations that you label once the

chart is in place. This way, fam-

ilies of all heights can use the

charts. Taller families can in-

stall the chart higher, while

shorter families may place it

lower.

In addition, the Growth Chart

Art has a ruler located on the

side of the chart, so names,

dates and height lines are theonly lines visible on the front.

Each chart comes with a per-

manent marker and holder.

McCaleb came up with the idea

after quitting her corporate job

to combine her passions into a

means of earning a living she became an artist and trophy

fish carver. One day when her

children were tinkering about

her studio and admiring a large

Atlantic salmon, McCaleb's 5-

year-old daughter, Evelyn, said,

"Nathan (just 22 months), you

better eat your protein if you

want to grow as tall as this

fish!"

A light bulb went off. Havingjust painted over the lead-based

paint in her home, and over

Evelyn's height marks (al-

though she copied them down,

just in case), she went in search

of an "adult friendly" growth

chart. Unable to find one, she

made her own.

"Our family loves nature and

loves to fish, so it was only nat-

ural that I made us a fish

growth chart. I chose a Muskie

because it's long and thin, and

it's beautiful olive greens and

reds go with our decor," Mc-

Caleb said. "My neighbors

loved the idea, so I createdmore designs and shared them.

They ordered charts for their

children. Now they order them

as gifts for their friends and

family."

Growth Chart Art is ideal for

holiday, baby or birthday gifts

for parents of children from

newborns to elementary school

age. One chart can be used for

all the kids in the family andpersonalization (with one or

more children's names) is avail-

able. Two fonts are available

for personalization: Bradley

Hand ITC and Arial.

The woman-owned business is

based in New Hampshire.

Growth Chart Art also donates

10 percent of its sales of the pa-

triotic American flag to chari-

ties for the deployed.

The chart is 7 1_4 inches wide,

44 inches long, 1/2 inch deep

and weighs 4 pounds. All you

need for installation is a meas-

uring tape or ruler, a small

screw or nail (3/4 to 1 3_4

inches long), and a screwdriver

or hammer.

Retail prices for Growth ChartArt range from $50 to $90. For

more information, call 207-

809-2427 or visit

www.growthchartart.com.

Maggie Reed may be reached

at [email protected]. To

find out more about Maggie

Reed and other Creators Syndi-

cate writers and cartoonists,

visit www.creators.com.

COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM

Growth Chart Art is built to last alifetime and features designs fromsunflowers to skis. Photo courtesyof Growth Chart Art.



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DEAR ABBY by Abigail Van Buren

DEAR ABBY: I have beenmarried to "Emile" for eightyears. We have been togetherfor the last 15. Emile has al-ways been demeaning andsarcastic to me. When he getsupset about something heblames me.

This has beengoing on for so long I don'tknow what to do anymore. Iam so depressed and hurt thatall I can think of is "goingaway" permanently. I don'tthink I'd ever harm myself,but I feel more desperate andhopeless every day. I'm down

so low I don't know how tocome back up. Please advise.-- NO TEARS LEFT IN LASVEGAS

DEAR NO TEARSLEFT: Has no one told youthat the effects of constantput-downs can be equally --if not more -- debilitatingthan being physicallyabused? After 15 years ofhaving your self-esteem

chipped away, I'm pleasedthat you finally found thestrength to ask for help.

If you have family,arrange to visit them -- aLONG visit. If you can af-ford to separate from yourhusband, pick up the phoneand call the National Domes-tic Violence Hotline ((800)799-7233) and ask for help tosafely get away. I'm not ex-aggerating when I say yourmental health depends on it.

**DEAR ABBY: I live in asuburban neighborhoodwhere the homes are veryclose together. My back yardis too small to have a clothes-line. Because I love the smellof my bed sheets after theyhave dried outside, I hangthem out to dry by pinning

them to the chain linkfence that surroundsthe perimeter of myback yard.

My girl-friendssay theywould beoffendedif they were my neighbors. Isay it's environmentallyfriendly, and because I'mhanging out only linens andnot underwear, nobodyshould be offended. Who iscorrect? -- IN THE BREEZEIN OTTAWA, ONTARIO,

CANADA

DEAR IN THEBREEZE: Many neighbor-hoods have codes, covenantsand restrictions that dictatewhat can and cannot be donewithin their boundaries. Re-view the documents to ensureyou are not breaking anyrules. If you're not, you havehad no complaints from theneighbors, and your laundry

isn't becoming soiled fromflapping against the chainlink fence or freezing solid inJanuary -- it's all right withme.

**DEAR ABBY: A fewmonths ago, we got a newneighbor. When I was outwalking my dog one day, myneighbor was doing the same.At first I thought this personwas female, but as we got totalking I began to doubt my-self.

First off, my neigh-bor is petite, has a boyishhaircut, no breasts, dresseslike a guy and speaks in avoice that could be male orfemale. I stood there and de-cided I'd ask for a name,thinking it would solve my

problem. Wrong! The per-

son's name is "Chris."Abby, I don't know

what to do. I feel bad for notknowing this person's gen-der. Is there any way I canfind an answer withoutChris knowing? I don't wantto refer to this person as a"he" if she's a "she," and viceversa. -- GIRL NEXTDOOR, MISSOULA,MONT.

DEAR GIRL NEXTDOOR: Refer to yourneighbor as Chris. Askingother neighbors what they

have learned about Chriscould create more conversa-tion -- and problems -- than itwould solve. My advice is tocontinue being kind andneighborly to Chris. Themore you get to know thisperson, the more likely theanswers you're seeking willpresent themselves.

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Sustainable Living

Low-Flow, No-Flow --

New Toilet Technolo-

gies Help ConserveWaterShawn Dell Joyce

Our toilets and sewer

systems are the perfect "pathogen

dispersal systems," according to

Sunita Narain of the Center for

Science and Environment in India.

"We take a small amount of con-

taminated material and use it to

create vast quantities of water unfit

for human consumption," says

Narain. And we do it several times

a day, in every American house-

hold, suspending a yearly average

of 80 pounds of waste in 75,000

gallons of water per family.

Since Thomas Crapper invented

the water closet (yes, that's wherethe word came from), many ex-

perts have come to view our sanita-

tion system as the worst idea of all

time. We use 3.5 gallons (per flush)

of our best drinking water to dilute

a few ounces of "excellent fertil-

izer and soil conditioner" to create

an expensive, wasteful disposal

problem.

The World Health Organization re-

cently declared that waterbornesanitation is obsolete, and only wa-

terless disposal of waste will allow

enough water for drinking, cooking

and washing in the world's largest

cities.

Waterless and low-flow toilets

could save the average household

as much as $50 to $100 a year on

water, adding up to $11.3 million

everyday nationally. These are not

the same low-flow toilets that

gained a well-deserved bad reputa-

tion 10 years ago. Technology has

improved even the lowly Crapper

so that most new toilets use only

about 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf).

Sweden has popularized a dual-

bowl toilet with separate compart-

ments and separate ways of

treating human waste. This system

uses no water and results in a high-

quality fertilizer and composted

human manure as byproducts. The

separating toilets cost comparablyto American toilets but may take a

while to catch on. Dual-flush toi-

lets are becoming more popular

here in the states, and offer users a

choice of 0.8 gpf or 1.6 gpf de-

pending on the size of the job.

Composting toilets are completely

waterless and can be self-contained

or attached to a whole building

system. If you have many bath-

rooms, a whole building systemwould be the most economical. It

connects all the dry toilets to a sin-

gle large compost tank usually in

the basement. There is no sewer

hookup, so the plumbing ends in

the compost tank.

Continues on page 12

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10/32

In Fashion

Going Gray: Top Menswear Trends for FallSharon Mosley

Guys, it's OK to go gray this

fall ... even if you're not a

mad man. "Men don't want to

read 'too loud' or 'too much

fashion' these days," says

Tom Julian, fashion industry

expert and author of the re-

cently released "Nordstrom

Guide to Men's Everyday

Dressing" (Chronicle Books,

$17.95).

As tailored clothing for men

continues to take a cue from

the TV series "Mad Men" and

its 1960s suit silhouette and

colors, the color palette of

gray is perfect for a season

"focused on understated lux-

ury," says Julian, who sees a

return of the "power suit"

emerging this fall in men's

wardrobes.

"The ideal power suit should

be a two-button version with

cuffless flat front pants," he

says. "Designers continue to

shave a few inches off to

make the suit seem slimmer

taking maybe an inch in at

the shoulder and an inch up in

length, creating narrower

lapels for a leaner appear-

ance."

Gray in all its many shades

works wonders in a man's

wardrobe, according to Ju-

lian.

Gray wool, gray flannel, gray

cashmere, gray blends all

mix together in a light silver

to dark charcoal. The fall

2010 runways showed many

looks that utilized the color

gray fashioned into head-to-

toe monochromatic silhou-

ettes.

"These colors allow a busi-

ness executive to build hiswardrobe beyond navy and

black," says Julian, who notes

that gray is one of the most

versatile neutrals found in a

man's wardrobe. Rich choco-

late brown is a very sophisti-

cated color to team with fall's

gray hues.

"If there is one tip I would

give men for going gray this

fall," Julian says, "it's usingchocolate brown as a rich ac-

cent or twist on the classic

gray. Think gray suit, white

shirt, chocolate brown tie and

chocolate suede wing tip."

For the more creative or con-

temporary dresser, Julian sug-

gests pairing gray with some

of fall's richer hues like plum

and eggplant.

Gray also works well with

other seasonal items that are

staples in most men's

wardrobes, especially denim.

"Dark denim jeans teamed

with a heather gray crewneck

or turtleneck sweater and

navy blazer offers just the

right mix in tone and texture,"

says Julian.

With so many men embracing

V-neck T-shirts, the U-shaped

T-shirt is emerging as an up-

dated fall must-have for guys,

adds Julian. "This U-shape is

all about muted and neutral

colors of gray, stone and

heathered finishes. These T-

shirts work well when worn

under a cardigan sweater or

layered under zip jackets."

Gray has a rich heritage in the

menswear world, too. As

brands like Levi's, Gant,

Burberry and Lacoste look to

their pasts for design inspira-

tion, the style worlds of

American work wear and Ivy

League prep come to life in

classics reborn for today's

men. Look for iconic items

from trench coats to ox-

ford shirts in grays thatrange from washed and worn

hues to vintage and rugged.

Knitwear also goes with gray

this season in jackets, blazers

and cardigans, bringing softer

dressing to the forefront, ac-

cording to Julian. "Adventur-

ous types may gravitate

toward short-belted knit

coats," he says. "And more

traditional men may like the

double-knit zip-front jacket to

pull together a tailored look

with shirts, tie and trousers."

In other words, guys, you

can't go wrong with going

gray this fall. It's a no-brainer

way to put some of your mad

money to work. "Gray is a

foolproof addition to the

closet," says Julian.

Sharon Mosley is a former

fashion editor of the Arkansas

Gazette in Little Rock and ex-

ecutive director of the Fash-

ion Editors and Reporters

Association. To find out more

about Sharon Mosley and

read features by other Cre-

ators Syndicate writers and

cartoonists, visit the CreatorsSyndicate website at

www.creators.com.

COPYRIGHT 2010

CREATORS.COM

The new power suit this fall goes gray one of the season'sbest color palettes for men. Suit pictured by Calibrate, avail-

able at Nordstrom.



11/32

Energy Express

Marilynn Preston

September is Na-

tional Healthy Aging Month.

Who comes up with these of-

ficial designations, and when

is Dump Your Diet Sodas

Month? What I do know is

that I've now got an excellent

excuse to revisit one of my

favorite fitness themes: aging

as adventure.

Raise your hand if you're

growing older. Right, we all

are. But not everyone sees it

the way Frank Lloyd Wright

did. The longer I live, this il-

lustrious architect said, the

more beautiful life becomes.

There must be 10 gazillion

books on the subject of

healthy aging. Instead of an

overview, here's my point of

view my nine rules based

on a lifetime of reading, lis-tening, learning and, ah, yes,

searching for my reading

glasses. Each rule unfixed,

ever-changing could be a

day of discussion, a book, a

semester. Forget that. The

clock is ticking, my space is

limited, and in a few short

weeks it will be October. Isn't

that National Tuna Noodle

Casserole Month?

1. Expect Success.Aging is not a disease. It's

part of the natural flow of

life. So embrace the positive,

and let go of the negative.

Studies show that people with

positive perceptions of aging

live seven years longer than

those with negative ones. So

stop whining. See your red

wine glass as half full. Find

the beauty and wisdom in

aging, and experience it as

life's greatest adventure.

2. Exercise! This is themaster key to splendid aging.

Stay active! It's a must. Move

it, or lose it. Walk, bike,

swim, enjoy whatever activ-

ity pumps your heart and

brings you pleasure. Keep

your brain juiced, too, byplaying bridge, doing puz-

zles, learning ancient Greek.

If you've reached a certain

age and still don't have a fa-

vorite sport, do yoga. It links

body and mind to breath, and

from that place of strengthand calm, you will discover

your own secrets to graceful

aging.

3. Nourish Your

Body. To age well, youhave to eat well: more fruits,

veggies, whole grains; fewer

junk foods, fried foods,

processed foods. End the

drama of useless dieting. Eat

and enjoy real food in modest

portions.

4. Accept What Is.Healthy aging means accept-

ing your life as it unfolds,

without being angry or bitter

or feeling victimized. Don't

dwell in the past or obsess

about the future. Live in the

moment, and appreciate the

unique person you've be-come.

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Continued from page 9

A self-contained compostingtoilet is essentially a compost

drum enclosed inside a toilet

with a fold out handle and

tray. Some also contain fans

and vents to eliminate odors.

We have both a low-flow toi-

let and a composting toilet in

our home. We bought the

composting toilet locally

from Stoves Plus in Thomp-

son Ridge, N.Y. It is interest-

ing to see who goes where,and we often categorized our

guests by their level of

queasiness with our plumb-

ing. Once you get over the

initial shock of "no water in

the bowl," it is easy to appre-

ciate the simplicity of a com-

posting toilet. Wood chips go

in, tree food comes out.

Incinerating toilets are similar

to composting toilets in that

they are waterless. But they

use electricity to incinerate

human waste to a clean ash

eliminating both pathogens

(good) and soil nutrients

(bad).

Many of these al-

ternatives are

costly and require

a bit of plumbing

know-how to in-

stall. If you want to

reduce your water

use today:

Try putting a brick in your

toilet tank to save up to 5 gal-lons of water per day.

Install a $5

Frugal Flush

Flapper valve

in your exist-

ing toilet and

conserve half

your water

with each

flush.

Try a $1 Toilet Fill Cycle

Diverter to save about 0.5

gallon per flush.

Pee on the trees if you live

in a secluded area where no

one will know.

Flush less often, using the

"yellow-mellow" rule.

Check your toilet for

leaks, which could waste

more than 100 gallons of

water per day. Add a few

drops of food coloring to the

tank, and see if any colored

water leaks into the bowl

after a few minutes.

Shawn Dell Joyce is an

award-winning columnist and

founder of the Wallkill River

School in Orange County,

N.Y. You can contact her at

[email protected]

m. To find out more about

Shawn Dell Joyce and read

features by other Creators

Syndicate writers and car-

toonists, visit the Creators

Syndicate Web page at

www.creators.com.

COPYRIGHT 2010

CREATORS.COM

Help Conserve Water

Continued from page 11

5. Rely on Yourself.Self-care is often the best care

when it comes to successfulaging. Educate yourself to

avoid over-treatment. Besmart about early detection

tests, consider integrative

medicine the best of East

and West and be cautious

about too much scrutiny.

"What is a well person?" a

doctor once asked his resi-

dents. "A well person is a pa-

tient who hasn't been

completely worked up."

6. Vent in HealthyWays. Bad things happenas you age. Sickness, pain,

loss. You can't avoid the

stress, but you can learn to

cope in healthy ways. Release

tension by sharing your trou-

bles with friends, keeping a

journal, practicing uncondi-

tional laughter.

7. Take Risks. If youwant to feel young, vital and

fully alive as you age, keep

taking risks. Keep challeng-

ing yourself. Go out on a limb

... that's where the fruit is.

When was the last time you

went out on a limb?

8. Do Unto Others,and with others.There's plenty of research to

show that building a strong

social network of family and

friends is essential to well

being. Practice kindness. Vol-

unteer. Helping others adds

meaning and purpose to life.

Love and be loved, and you

will live longer and die hap-

pier.

9. Understand

Death and Dying. We

all die, and the sooner you

prepare, the better. Research

shows that people who follow

a spiritual path live the

longest. Any true path willnourish the positive attitude

that meets death with equa-

nimity.

Now go back, and take the

first letter from each of my

nine rules (E,E,N, A,R, V, T,

D, U), and unscramble themto spell out one of my key

themes. Life is a great game,

you know, and like aging it-

self, you have to figure it out

for yourself.

What rules for healthy aging

have you discovered? Emailme at

[email protected]

so we can share.

ENERGY EX-

PRESS-O! I LOVE

LUCY

"The secret of staying young

is to live honestly, eat slowly

and lie about your age."

Lucille Ball

Marilynn Preston fitness

expert, personal trainer and

speaker on healthy lifestyle

issues is the creator of En-

ergy Express, the longest-run-

ning syndicated fitness

column in the country. Shehas a website, http://marilyn-

npreston.com and welcomes

reader questions, which can

be sent to MyEnergyEx-

[email protected]. To find out

more about Preston and read

features by other Creators

Syndicate writers and car-

toonists, visit the Creators

Syndicate website at

www.creators.com.

COPYRIGHT 2010 ENERGY EX-

PRESS, LTD.

How to Grow Older, Better



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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY with Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery

QUESTION: I'mstruggling with how

to keep my kids moti-

vated throughout theschool year. In past

years, I've felt like the

cheerleader, con-

stantly encouraging

them to take school

seriously. How can I

make this year differ-

ent?

Juli:Truth be told, many

parents are dreadingthe beginning of a

new school year even

more than their chil-

dren for just the reason you

mentioned. It takes a lot of

energy to motivate kids to

stay on top of their work!

One key to starting

out the year on a positive note

is to begin with realistic and

objective goals as a source of

motivation. Whereas the rightkind of goals can be encour-

aging, the wrong goals can

add to feelings of apathy and

failure.

First of all, make

sure the goals you help your

kids set are realistic. For ex-

ample, most children are not

capable of getting all A's and

stop trying when they receive

their first subpar grade. So,

instead, how about setting the

goal of getting a higher math

grade than you did last yearor turning in your assign-

ments on time?

Secondly, your

child's goals should be objec-

tive or measurable. Having

the goal of "working hard"

may sound inspiring, but it

will feel like nailing Jell-O to

a tree unless there is an objec-

tive way of seeing progress.

Finally, remember

that not all school goals

should be academic. Although

grades are important, yourchild may also need to focus

on goals more related to char-

acter or social skills.

Whether your chil-

dren are entering kindergarten

or college, help them to

create a goal or two and

write them down.

Younger children mayneed to have their goals

mapped on a sticker

chart so they can see

their progress.

Your job is to

slowly transfer the moti-

vation for doing well to

your children. Teaching

your kids to set and

achieve goals is a great

step in the process.

**

QUESTION: Ihave a happy, smart and

energetic 8-year-old

daughter who is struggling

with two problems -- she's

messy and off-task most of

the time. She's a straight-A

student, but I constantly have

to push her to get ready for

school, do her homework and

get to bed. It's exhausting!She seems unconcerned and

unmotivated, and would

rather play than anything else.

How can I help her?

Jim: We've actu-

ally heard from other parents

in your situation. Our first

thought is that your daughter

could use a good dose of self-discipline. This would not

only help her be more effi-

cient in completing her tasks,

it would also relieve you of

the burden of policing her all

the time.

Implementing a

system of rewards and rein-

forcement can help your

daughter learn to take respon-

sibility and show initiative.

Maybe you can tell her that ifshe gets herself ready for

school for a straight week

without having to be con-

stantly monitored, you'll take

her out for a milkshake on the

weekend. (The occasional

milkshake is a great motivator

for my boys -- and for me,

too!)

She also needs to

experience negative conse-

quences. You don't want her

to flunk out of school, but if

you stop hounding her about

her homework and she ends

up getting a lower grade as a

result of turning in an assign-

ment late, the trauma of that

experience might offer just

the motivation she needs to

stay on top of her schoolworknext time.

Be sure to cut her

some slack, too. Some kids

are more messy and flighty by

nature, and you don't want to

change her personality en-

tirely. Just be sure to lavish

praise and affirmation on her

when things go right. A kind

and affirming word from you

will likely be the best reward

of all.**

Jim Daly is president of

Focus on the Family, host of

the Focus on the Family radio

program, and a husband and

father of two.

Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed

psychologist, co-host of

Focus on the Family, author

of several books, and a wife

and mother of three.

Submit your questions to:

FocusOnTheFamily.com

Copyright 2010 Focus on the

Family, Colorado Springs,

CO 80995

SMART, ACHIEVABLE GOALS LEAD TOSTUDENT SUCCESS



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Adultkittiesover-lookedwhenkittensare

plentiful

By Dr. Marty Becker and

Gina Spadafori

Universal Uclick

As summer winds down, so

does kitten season, but there

are still lots of kittens looking

for homes. People love kit-

tens, and its impossible not

to: Their cuteness factor is off

the charts.

But during kitten

season, its harder for an

adult cat to find a home.

Competing with cute and

fuzzy is tough even for the

sweetest, prettiest and most

well-mannered cats.

Being overlookedat the shelter is bad news for

the cats, of course, but its

also unfortunate for many

people who dont realize that

an adult cat, in many cases,

may be a better choice than a

kitten. Sure, kittens are cute,

but they also can be a bit of a

trial as they grow up. They

need extra time, extra training

and extra tolerance for all

those crazy things that kittensdo.

An adult cat can

slide quickly into your life.

You know pretty well what

youre getting with a grown

cat activity level, sociabil-

ity, health, etc. Given time in

a loving environment, a

grown cat forms just as tight

a bond with his new people as

any kitten can.

With an adult cat,

knowing a little of the ani-

mals background is impor-

tant, especially if your family

has other pets or children. (A

cat who has never experi-

enced them may have a more

difficult time adjusting to a

new family that includes ei-

ther or both.) You can ask

questions directly about the

cats background if youre

adopting from the originalowner. And most shelters or

rescue groups also try to pro-

vide some basic background

information, which they ask

of the people giving up their

pets.

What if the infor-

mation isnt flattering to the

cat? For example, what if he

became available for adop-

tion because of his failure to

use a litter box? Give the cat

the benefit of the doubt if

you have the time and pa-

tience to work on solving the

problem. And remember, too,

that you dont know the con-

tributing factors. Maybe the

litter box was never cleaned

or was left in a spot that was

convenient for the owner but

disconcerting for the cat.

If at all possible,

take each adult cat youreconsidering away from the

caging area of the adoption

center. Sit down with the ani-

mal in your lap, alone in a

quiet place, and try to get a

feel for the cat as an individ-

ual. Shelters are stressful

places, so the cat may need a

few quiet minutes to collect

herself. A calm, confident and

outgoing cat will respond

pretty readily to your atten-tion, relaxing in your lap,

pushing for strokes and

purring.

No matter how

promising the initial meeting,

remember that cats dont

react well to change, so be

prepared to give your new pet

time to adjust to new sur-

roundings once you take her

home. Experts advise starting

out your cat in a small, en-

closed area a spare bath-

room or small bedroom

equipped with food and

water, litter box, toys and a

scratching post. A few days of

quiet seclusion with frequent

visits from you will relax

your new pet and re-establish

good litter-box habits.

If youre consider-

ing bringing a pet into your

life, why wait? This is thetime of year when adult cats

in shelters need to shine a lit-

tle extra, and there are

enough of them around to

give you a great chance to

bring home a pet youll adore

for years to come.

Adopting a pair of bonded cats is the fast track to wonderful feline companionship.

If youre considering checking your short-nosed dog into

cargo for your next trip by air, you might want to recon-

sider. The nations airlines report that in the last five years,

122 dogs died in cargo, and half of those deaths were dogs

of breeds called brachycephalic by veterinarians and

pug-nosed by the rest of us. Bulldogs were the short-

nosed breed that died most often in transit, followed by

pugs and French bulldogs. These breeds have been bred for

the round heads and flat faces people find cute, but the

shape of their skulls makes it harder to breathe and harder

to keep cool, both of which can have serious implicationswhen flying.

Yoga tunes may be just what your cat needs to

relax, according to a study in Wales. The yearlong study fo-

cused on the reactions of cats exposed to meditation music

vs. those who werent. Cats who listened to the calming

music had a lower respiration rate and relaxed much more

quickly than those who didnt hear the music at all.

If you love to talk to your dog, youre not alone.

About a fifth of pet-owning women tell their dogs their

deepest secrets, according to an informal poll by a U.K. dog

food company. Some pet owners 14 percent of women

and 10 percent of men believe their pets can read their

minds. Most owners surveyed describe their dog as a

trusted companion, and one-third believed their dogs to

be their most most loyal companion. Not true of you?

Maybe in the future: Half of all dog owners said their pet

makes them feel more optimistic.

Dr. Marty Becker and Mikkel Becker

Bulldogs facedangerin

travelingby air

Travel byair is not awisechoice fordogs with

flat faces.

About Pet ConnectionPet Connection is produced by a team of pet-care experts headed byGood Morning America and The Dr. Oz Show veterinarian Dr.

Marty Becker and award-winning journalist Gina Spadafori. The two

are also the authors of many best-selling pet-care books. Dr. Becker can

also be found at Facebook.com/DrMartyBecker or on Twitter at

DrMartyBecker.


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(11:20 12:10 FRI/SAT)

MACHETE R 12:00 1:40 2:40

5:30 6:50 8:25 (10:55 12:00

FRI/SAT)

GOING THE DISTANCE R

11:00 1:30 6:20 (11:30

FRI/SAT)

THE AMERICAN R 11:00

4:30 9:30

THE LAST EXORCISM PG-

13 11:00 1:00 3:10 4:00 5:20

7:30 8:50 9:40(12:00

FRI/SAT)

TAKERS PG-13 11:00 1:35

4:20 7:15 9:50 (12:10

FRI/SAT)VAMPIRES SUCK PG-13

11:15 1:40 3:45 5:50 8:00

10:15 ( 12:15 FRI/SAT)

THE LOTTERY TICKET PG-

13 12:50 3:30 6:10 8:50

(11:20 FRI/SAT)

THE EXPENDABLES R

12:10 2:35 5:00 7:25 9:50

(12:15 FRI/SAT)

THE OTHER GUYS PG-13

1:00 3:35 6:05 8:35 (11:30

FRI/SAT) WE WILL NOT BE

PLAYING THE 6:05 & 8:35SHOWING WEDNESDAY

TAKES

AUDIENCES ON HILARIOUS, HIGH-ENERGY ADVENTURE

WITH FAVORITE DISNEY CHARACTERS

Brand-New, Live Stage Production Produced by Feld EntertainmentStars Mickey Mouse and Friends in Original Storyline with Contemporary Twist

Disney Live! Mickeys

Rockin Road Show, Feld En-

tertainments newest stage

production, whisks audiences

on a wacky, fun-filled jour-

ney with Mickey Mouse,

Minnie Mouse, Donald and

Goofy as they embark on a

talent search adventure filled

with unexpected, exciting en-counters and favorite Disney

friends. As this original story-

line unfolds, families will

sing, dance and laugh along

with the ever-lovable Tigger;

Cinderella and her conniving

stepsisters; and for the first

time inDisney Live! history,

Buzz Lightyear, Woody and

friends from Disney/Pixars

Toy Story.

In Dis-

ney Live! Mickeys Rockin

Road Show, fun knows no

boundaries, says Producer

Kenneth Feld. Audiences

will feel like theyre seeing acartoon come to life as they

experience the humor, hi-

jinks, twists and turns of

Mickeys road trip and talent

show. The only rules are car-

toon rules, and anything

goes.

Families will feel like they

are traveling alongside

Mickey and Minnie as they

set off on an exciting theatri-cal excursion, right in their

hometown, Producer Alana

Feld comments. Disney

Live! Mickeys Rockin Road

Show is a combination of hi-

larious escapades, hip music

and modern choreography

that fuse together to present

the Disney characters like

youve never seen them be-

fore.

As a special bonus, fifteen

minutes before every per-formance, families are treated

to the Playhouse Disney Pre-

Show Party. This interactive

experience features a live

host as she gets the audience

revved up for the show with

fun video highlights from

Playhouse Disney favorites

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,

Handy Manny, Imagina-

tion Movers, Special Agent

Oso and Jungle Junction.

The Pre-Show party is free to

all ticket holders.

The excitement begins when

Mickey and his pals decide toput on a talent show, with

Mickey as the director, Min-

nie as the costume designer,

Goofy as the clumsy stage-

hand and Donald in charge of

the big Ka-Pow! Realizing

that they need more perform-

ers, they embark on a road

trip in Mickeys fantastical

bus, where they face a series

of misadventures and eventu-

ally round up a few friends to

help put on their show.

What sets this show apart is

how we unite characters that

normally exist in separate

worlds and incorporate the

kind of music that kids listen

to everyday to create a fresh,

original story, says Director

Jay Smith. We want families

to feel like theyve played as

much a part in the show as

those on stage, so whether

they join Cinderella as shesings Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,

bounce along with Tigger to

The Whoop-De-Dooper

Bounce or rock and roll to

songs by the Jonas Brothers

and Hannah Montana, there

is really something for every-

one.

The show is based on theconcept of a live cartoon, and

writer Bradley Zweig sets thestage for fun when Mickeysurprises his pals with the ve-

hicle for their adven-ture: an amazing busequipped with un-usual gadgets. Whenthe characters need toget over a mountainduring their talentsearch, the push of a

button inflates a hot

air balloon from theroof. When the busrolls into the ocean, theflip of a switch trans-forms it into a subma-rine. These are thingsthat only happen in car-

toons, but were doing themlive on stage. You dont ex-plain them; they just hap-pen, says Zweig. In acartoon, nothing is impossi-

ble. The silliest, craziest, fun-niest things can happen forno reason whatsoever, and inDisney Live! Mickeys

Rockin Road Show , they do.

DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY S

ROCKIN ROAD SHOW



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Calendar of upcoming events for El Paso/ Southern New Mexico are from September 17th thru September 23rd. 2010If you want your upcoming event listed in SPOTLIGHTS Out & About section, please send all your relevant data by e-mail to: [email protected]

THE SHOCKING THRILLER WITH A KILLER ENDINGDEBUTS ON BLU-RAY DISC

SEPTEMBER 14

Burbank,

Calif., Au-

gust 30,

2010 An

absolute

must see forBlu-ray

fans, Se7en

makes its highly anticipated Blu-ray

debut on September 14, 2010. Presented by

Warner Home Video, the gritty and visceral

psychological thriller from New Line Pro-

ductions stars Brad Pitt (Inglourious Bas-

terds, The Curious Case of Benjamin

Button), Morgan Freeman (Invictus, The

Dark Knight), Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man

2) and Kevin Spacey (The Men Who Stare at

Goats).

David Finchers (The Curious Case of Ben-

jamin Button, Zodiac, Fight Club) chilling

directorial vision has been artfully remas-

tered, boast-

ing incredi-

ble sight

and sound

with ear-

splitting7.1 audio.

Enhanced

content includes four

different commentaries, an

intriguing analysis of the opening credit se-

quence, frightening alternate endings, still

galleries and much more.

The all new remastered feature, supervised

by Director David Fincher, includes a bonus

book with 32 pages of intense photography

and production notes, insight into the makingof Se7en and a special behind-the-scenes

look at the alternate endings. The Blu-ray

Book will also feature film trivia, cast bios

and more.

NORTHEAST/

CENTRALCrimes of the

Heart - Beth Henleysragic Southern comedy is

Sept. 3-25 at El Paso Play-

ouse, 2501 Montana. Di-

ected by Ted Karber.

howtime is 8 p.m. Friday

nd Saturday and 2 p.m. Sun-

day. Ticket information: 532-

1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

The play follows the Ma-grath sisters as they gather

after one shoots her abusive

husband. Children of a dys-

functional family, they all

have had their share of grief

and sorrow.

Cinderella Sun CityYouth Opera performs the ro-

mantic fairy tale Sept. 10-12

and Sept. 17-19 at the Scot-

tish Rite Temple, 301 W. Mis-

souri. Directed by Kira LeighLafoe. Performances are 7:30

p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 7:30

p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m.

Sunday. The opera features

the talents of area youth ages

10 to 18. Tickets: $10 general

admission Information: 449-

4069. Reservations: 274-

8797.

Our Neverending

Story Internationalrecording artists Armand and

Angelina perform their World

Peace Opera Overture, at 7

p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at

Unity El Paso, 1420 Alabama,

at Gold, featuring a mix of

classical, popular and world

music influences. The pair

will sing their versions of

Ave Maria, theme from

Romeo and Juliet, songs

from Phantom of the Operaand many of their original

love songs. Admission is free;

love offering accepted. Infor-

mation: 566-5544 (8:30 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Monday through

Thursday) or

[email protected].

Art in the Park TheCity Parks & Recreation De-

partments Fall arts & crafts

fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satur-

day and Sunday, Sept. 18-19,

at Memorial Park Reserve,

3100 Copper, featuring con-

tinuous entertainment, food

and craft vendors. Admission

by donation. Information:

533-3311.

Lincoln Park DayLincoln Park Conservation

Committee hosts a car showand art exhibit 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at

Lincoln Park (Chicano Park),

4001 Durazno, featuring the

unveiling of a column mural

Chuco Suave by Gabriel S.

Gaytan, a car show with Latin

Pride Car Club, Chicano art

exhibits, community, booths,

Danza Azteca, folklorico,

matachines and live music.

Admission is free. Informa-

tion: 204-1584, or lincol-

[email protected].

La Fe Chicano Her-

itage Festival Centrode Salud Familiar La Fe host

its 7th annual celebration of

the Chicano culture 3 to 10

p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at

La Fe Preparatory School

Grounds 616 E. Father Rahm.Includes family games, Chi-

cano education events, live

music and more. Admission is

free. Information: 545-7190.

Oktoberfest The an-nual celebration that brings a

taste of Bavaria to El Paso isSept. 17-19 in Building 747,

Carter and Pleasonton roads

on Fort Bliss. Courtesy of the

German Air Force Air De-

fense Center at Fort Bliss, the

event includes authentic

Bavarian food, beer, music

and a souvenir shop. Informa-

tion: 568-8923.

Live entertainment is pro-

vided each day by The Ey-

achtaler band from Germany.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Friday

and Saturday. The traditional

tapping of the first keg is 7

p.m. Friday, with the another

evening event Saturday.

Proceeds go to the German

Air Force Aid-for-the-Needy.

Tickets: $25 for Friday and

Saturday (includes admission,

beer stein, Bavarian dinner

and raffle ticket). Ticketsavailable (advance only) at

BwBA USA/West, Bldg. 516

A, R. 111.

LOWER

VALLEY

Shakespeare on the

Rocks Theater Festival

The 2010 theater festival isSept. 17-25 at the Ysleta ISD

Fine Arts Amphitheater, 8455

Alameda. Three of William

Shakespeares best-known

plays will be performed. Per-

formances are 8 p.m. pre-

ceded by a musical interlude

and pre-show talk at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $10 ($8 full-time stu-

dents with ID, and seniors 65

and older; $6 per person for

groups of 10 or more in ad-vance). Tickets available in

advance at YISD box office or

at the door beginning at 7

p.m. Advance ticket vouchers

available for $6 for EPCC stu-

dents, faculty and staff from

all EPCC cashiers. Informa-

tion: 434-9715 or shake-

speareontherocks.com.

Othello is Friday, Sept. 17

and Sunday, Sept. 26

Twelfth Night is Saturday,

Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 24.

Romeo and Juliet is Sun-

day, Sept. 19, and Saturday,

Sept. 25.

A Renaissance Fair is 6 to 10

p.m. Friday, through Sunday,

Sept. 24-26, in the Fine ArtsComplex.

Dwight Yoakum Thelegendary Honky Tonk Man

performs at 9 p.m. Friday,

Sept. 17, at Speaking Rock

Entertainment Center, 122 S.

Old Pueblo Road. Admission

is free. Information: 860-

7777.

Father Yermo

Bazaar Father Yermoschools, 220 Washington

(near the El Paso Zoo), hold

their 12th annual bazaar noon

to 11 p.m. Saturday, and noon

to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18-19.

Activities include games,

food, raffles, entertainment

and more. Information: 533-

3338.

St. Frances Fiesta St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

Catholic Churchs 12th annual

bazaar is Sept. 17-19 at

12200 Vista del Sol at Peter

Cooper, between Zaragosa

and Loop 375. The event in-

cludes live entertainment,

food, games and raffle. Festi-

val hours are 6 p.m. to mid-

night Friday, 2 p.m. tomidnight Saturday and 2 to 10

p.m. Sunday. Admission is

free. Information: 857-1263.

Breakfast booth opens at 9

a.m. Sunday. This years raf-

fle prizes include a Ford Fu-

sion.

EASTSIDEWhiskey Dicks 580George Dieter. Showtime is

10 p.m.; early arrival recom-

mended. Tickets available at

(ticketbully.com). Informa-

tion: 921-9900.

Rehab The band is

known for its mixes of South-

ern rock, rap and more, and

the Bartender Song (Sittin

At A) Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Cost: $10.

John Michael Montgomery

The country star performs

Friday, Sept. 24. Mont-

gomery has sold more than 16

million album with 30 singles



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on the Billboard charts (15

that hit Number One) such as

I Swear Angel In My

UTEP Department of

M i

UTEP Football The

Disney Live!

Mickeys Rockin


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I Swear, Angel In My

Eyes, Hold On to Me and

more. Hes also been nomi-

nated for two Grammys and

on several CMA and ACM

wards for Artist and Song-

riter of Year. Tickets: $30.

WESTSIDE/DOWNTOWN

Jazztory at the Phi-

lanthropy El PasoFriends of Jazz society pres-

ents Billy Townes and Ruben

Gutierrez in a tribute to fa-

mous jazz piano composers at

6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at

the Philanthropy Theater in

the Plaza Theatre Annex.Tickets: $25; available

through Ticketmaster. Infor-

mation:

elpasofriendsofjazz.org or

ktep.org.

Featured selections from

piano greats Scott Joplin, Fats

aller, Thelonious Monk, Bill

Evans, Chick Corea and oth-

ers will be performed, in addi-

tion to originals by Townesand Gutierrez. Also perform-

ing are jazz vocalist Monica

Gutierrez and other guests.

Music Performances areat 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fine Arts

Recital Hall, unless listed oth-

erwise. Information: 747-

5606 or utep.edu/music.

Carmen Diaz Walker, so-

prano 3 p.m. Friday,

Sept. 17, as part of its Faculty

Recital Series. Tickets: $3-$8. Megumi Masaki The

guest pianist performs as part

of the Ivories on the Border

series Saturday, Sept. 18.

The award-winning Canadian

pianist Megumi Masaki pres-

ents music written exclusively

for piano and videos. Masaki

has established herself as an

international artist renowned

for her warmth and rapportwith audiences and her superb

musicianship. Tickets: $5-$12

(free for UTEP faculty/staff).

Pair of Docs 3 2:30

p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, as

part of its Faculty Recital Se-

ries. Dr. Steve Wilson pres-

ents the third concert in the

Pair of Docs series with

guest Dr. Allan Kaplan of

NMSU. The concert will fea-

ture a variety of trombonesolo and ensemble selections

from Baroque to contempo-

rary. Tickets: $3-$8.

Miners host NMSU Saturday,

Sept. 18 at Sun Bowl Sta-

dium. Ticket information:

747-5234, 544-8444 or

utepathletics.com.

Forrest Leamon Me-

morial Run The 10Kand 5K runs and 1-mile fun

walk benefiting the Survivors

Benefit Fund of the DEA is 8

a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at

Marwood Park, 4325 River-

bend. Top male and female

runners in 10K and 5K re-

ceive one Southwest Airlines

roundtrip ticket. Registration:

$20 in advance; $25 on race

day. Information: Chris Row-

ley: 478-5663. Online regis-tration at

raceadventuresunlimited.com.

Special Agent Forrest Lea-

mon died last year in the front

lines of drug law enforcement

in Afghanistan, along with

two other special agents. He is

survived by his wife and new-

born son.

Packet pick-up is 11 a.m. to

6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, and 7to 7:45 a.m. at the starting line

on race day.

Road Show The Dis-ney family musical comes to

El Paso Sept. 17-19, at Abra-

ham Chavez Theatre, Show-

time is 7 p.m. Friday, and

noon and 3 p.m. Saturday and

Sunday. Tickets: $24.21-

$46.92, plus service charges.(Ticketmaster). Information:

disneylive.com.

Mickey, Minnie, Donald and

Goofy hit the road on a zany

trip that runs into several fa-

vorite characters including

Tigger, Cinderella and

Woody, Jessie and Buzz

Lightyear, in this high-energy

performance by Feld Enter-

tainment.

St. Marks Artisan

Fair - St. Marks UnitedMethodist Church, 5005 Love

Road, will host their 2nd an-

nual fair like no other holi-

day fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18, in the

church Fellowship Hall, fea-

turing 40 fine artists and

craftspersons offering origi-

nal, hand crafted art works.Door prizes offered through-

out the day and breakfast,


lunch and snacks available for

purchase. Proceeds benefit the

churchs ministries under

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You make people feel impor-tant by giving them what they want namely, your focusedattention. And you don't require that this gift be immediatelyreturned. It's amazing to you how few people are able to givethe gift of attention without demanding it back within a fewminutes a testament to your generous spirit.

The full moon in Aries occurs on Thursday, which will bethe first full moon of the season and not the last Aries fullmoon we'll see this year there will be another on Octo-

ber 22. It's a high-energy and guileless lunar aspect thatstirs up deeply rooted emotions, both primal and innocent.The message of the Aries moon is that people are most at-tractive when they are just being themselves no airs or

pretensions necessary.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Some degree of self-sacrifice isnecessary. Otherwise, nothing will be important and youwon't recognize life's gifts. But an entire lifetime of self-sacri-fice is too much. Lately, you've chosen to suffer needlessly.So this week, make it a point to do what feels good to you.That will pave the way for more good to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You like to make others happy.That's why it's far too easy for you to abandon your ownneeds and wishes in favor of fulfilling another person's re-quest, suggestion or invitation. Make a date with yourselfand formalize it so that you will know to keep the commit-ment sacred when other offers come along.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You've set yourself up for a dif-ficult road not out of ignorance or stupidity, but out of adeep sense of responsibility. It just so happens that the thingsthat are worth doing aren't easy. This is not always the case,

but some weeks are like this. Since you know that you'llmake a difference, the effort is worthwhile.

CANCER(June 22-July 22). Those who suffer from a dis-order called Kliene-Levin syndrome, otherwise known asSleeping Beauty disease, fall asleep for weeks at a time. Incontrast, you will feel so awake and aware this week thatsome of your history will seem like a distant dream. Youhave reached a new level of consciousness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Life offers you one time chal-lenge after another this week. You can and will complete yourtask, and what's more, you will do this in record time be-cause you have to. You will be remarkably efficient. Thankgoodness you were not given any more hours to spend onthese tasks they would have been wasted!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're not content to react yourway through life. You want to be in charge of your own

progress, and that means taking hold of your emotions. Whenyou get riled up, you will retreat and decide whether it's the

most effective mode for the circumstances. If not, you'llmake a conscious effort to change your internal settings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The need to be understood isprevalent. You want your loved ones to know how difficultyour life really is. Then again, what you really want is a littleattention and affection, which you should be able to attractwithout sharing negative stories. Besides, talking about the

bad things only makes them worse.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you give someone amillion-dollar diamond thinking it is merely a shiny rockfrom the dollar store, the gift, though generous, is not reallya reflection of your generosity. Similarly, you cannot fullylove unless your heart has been broken. Only then can youknow the risk involved and the value at stake.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have plenty of workto do this week, but it's not the only thing you should spendyour time on. You are a human, with human needs needsthat you tend to neglect when big projects come along. Sodon't forget to eat, drink and be merry. (Yes, that last one isactually one of your requirements for survival.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have much to give, andeveryone around you knows this. Beware: Selfish people will

be deceptively attractive. The challenge of capturing their at-tention is exciting. However, even if you do win this atten-tion, you have really not gained much. For now, it is best tosteer clear of beautiful and troubled souls.

ACROSS1 At a distance

5 ___ bleu!

10 FDRs dog

14 Rabbit: var.

15 Pinafore

16 Malleable metal

17 Betting board

18 Officer

20 Thick slices22 Superlative ending

23 Rows

24 Respond

26 Capture

27 Umbrage

30 College officials

34 Tell

35 Mustang

36 Danish coin

37 Muresh River city38 Customers

40 Ollies pal41 Roofing material

42 Craft

43 Hind parts

45 Constituent part

47 Church district

48 French island

49 Assign anew

50 Office worker53 Completely: prefix

54 Bout

58 British general, at

Yorktown

61 Pertaining to the

mouth

62 And

63 Depart

64 Short drinks

65 Whistled

66 Stratum67 Large knife

DOWN1 Simulates2 Simpleton

3 Architectural pier

4 Bakery product

5 My Gal ___

6 Each

7 Helmet decoration

8 Tumultuous mob

9 Noun suffix

10 Having limits11 Islands near Ireland

12 Unfrequented

13 Insects

19 Mournful song

21 Dispatched

25 Organic solvent26 Book of the Bible

27 Harangue

28 Savage

29 Road signal30 Heater

31 ___ Dame

32 Start to act?

33 Sound perception, e.g.

35 Butter mass

39 Hair pad

40 Areas42 Unworthy of

44 Digits

46 Goldfish47 Spring

49 Kind of race

50 Strikebreaker

51 Tax

52 Gaelic

53 Prayer

55 Thomas Moores coun-

try

56 Yawn57 If not59 Everyone

60 Weight of India

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Scientists are proving that genetic in-heritance is not strictly the luck of the draw. Epigenetic studiessuggest that some major events of our lives affect the structureof our DNA and can be passed to future generations. You'llmake stellar choices this week and exercise whatever controlyou have over your own biology.

church s ministries under

Congregational Care. Admis-

sion is free. Information: 581-

4444 or [email protected].

Featured artists include

Candy Mayer, Melinda Et-

zold, Jennifer Stafford-

Thomas, Nina Eaton, Jewelry

Creations by Carolina, TresManos Weavers, beaded jew-

elry and purses by Tony Se-

ward, mosaic crosses by Sara

Ruiz, and from Gaines De-

signs of Santa Fe.

El Paso International

Mariachi FestivalThe first ever festival cele-

brating the regions mariachi

heritage is Sept. 15-19, withmariachi and folklorico work-

shops and live music through-

out Arts Festival Plaza. The

Main Mariachi Extrava-

ganza is 7 p.m. Saturday,

Sept. 18, in the Plaza Theatre,

with headliners Mariachi Tra-

ditional de Guadalajara. Tick-

ets: $20, $30, $40, $50 and

$60 in advance ($3 discount

for seniors and military); day

of event tickets increase by$5. Information: epyso.com.

Workshops for musicians

and dancers are planned

Wednesday through Friday at

various locations downtown,

with a student dinner and

showcase 6 to 9 p.m. Thurs-

day at The Plaz

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