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SOCIAL SECuRITY COLuMN
By Ray Vigil
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in El Paso, Texas
FAST-TRACKED DISABILITY
PROCESSNOW HAS
200 MEDICAL CONDITIONS
With the addition of 35 new Compassionate Allowances
conditions involving cancers and rare diseases, there are
now a total of 200 disabling conditions that qualify for So-
cial Securitys expedited disability process. The Compas-
sionate Allowances initiative fast-tracks disability decisions
to ensure that Americans with the most serious disabilities
receive their benefit decisions within days instead of
months or years.
In addition to increasing the list of eligible conditions, the
agency has achieved another milestone. Since October
2008, nearly 200,000 people with severe disabilities nation-
wide have been quickly approved using the expedited
process.
Compassionate Allowances allow us to quickly identify dis-
eases and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet
Social Securitys standards for disability benefits. These
conditions primarily include certain cancers, adult brain
disorders, and a number of rare disorders that affect chil-
dren.
Compassionate Allowances permit Social Security to target
the most clearly disabled individuals for medical approvals
based on objective medical information that we can obtain
quickly. Using the Compassionate Allowances criteria,
most cases can be medically approved in less than two
weeks. Compassionate Allowances conditions are added as
a result of information received at public outreach hearings,
comments from the Social Security and Disability Determi-
nation Service communities, input from medical and scien-
tific experts, and research from the National Institutes of
Health. We also consider which conditions are most likely
to meet our current definition of disability.
For more information about Compassionate Allowances, in-
cluding a full list of qualifying conditions, please visit
www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances.
The Importance of Maintaining
Healthy Family Relationships
The greatest gifts parents give children is
nurturing and caring for them as they
grow into adults. In doing so, parents
teach children to establish healthy rela-
tionships within the family unit and be-
yond, helping children grow into happy,
well-adjusted and successful adults. As
life comes full circle, children often have
the opportunity to return this gift by caring
for their parents as they reach their senior
years.
Caregiving for a family member can be
pleasing and challenging. It presents a
unique set of circumstances that both the
senior and the caregiver must learn to em-
brace. The senior who needs care often
feels displaced, perhaps inadequate and
even resentful that they need care. The
family caregiver feels happiness in being
able to help as well as sadness in watching
a parents health decline. Family care-
givers often feel taken for granted, unap-
preciated, exhausted with accompanying
guilt for feeling that way.
Maintaining healthy family relationships
is critical during this time. For the senior,
having other family members visit breaks
the monotony of what might otherwise be
a mundane day. Whether visits last a short
period of time or perhaps an entire after-
noon, time spent together can mean the
world to a senior. These occasions give
the senior something to look forward to
which helps increase the seniors sense of
purpose and decreases feelings of isola-
tion. Family members who live far away
can also contribute by writing letters,
sending pictures and by calling the senior
often. These times offer the family mem-
ber(s) and senior a chance to strengthen
their own relationship, love and respect
for one another.
The dynamics of any family are some-
times complicated. Some family members
may be negative or abrasive which can be
more harmful than good for the senior and
caregiver alike. In trying to build healthy
relationships, plan short visits and events
that these personalities may find fun and
meaningful. Viewing old photographs or
playing a simple game of cards might gen-
erate happy moods and good memories for
all.
A strong family unit and support system is
essential when caring for a senior loved
one. The senior and family caregiver both
benefit from these relationships. However,
family caregivers also need breaks in
order to take care of aspects of their own
lives or simply a mental rest. Help from
family members contributes to their well-
being, too.
If family help is unavailable, the caregiver
should seek outside help. In-home health
care providers such as Comfort Keepers
provide respite care for the family care-
giver and supplementary social interaction
with the senior. These breaks from each
other offer both the senior and family
caregiver a chance to rejuvenate and ap-
preciate the role each plays in the others
life; this facilitates a continued healthy re-
lationship.
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Cataracts: Helping Seniors Detect
Cataracts and Get the Help They Need
Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye
becomes cloudy and affects the retinas ability to
properly interpret and transmit signals of light to
the part of the brain that governs sight. When the
brain receives a cloudy signal, vision then be-
comes cloudy or blurred. Although rare cases
exist in which babies are born with congenital
cataracts, cataracts most commonly affects older
adults, especially those over the age of 80.
Who is at risk? Causes of cataracts can vary. As
mentioned above, some can be present at birth. In
adults some cataracts are caused by ultraviolent
light exposure, while others are the result of pre-
vious eye injury. Cataracts can also form after eye
surgery or as a result of diabetes. Some reports
link smoking, alcohol consumption, sustained ex-
posure to sunlight and/or steroid usage to
cataracts. When cataracts develop due to aging,
as most do, they are most commonly a result of
the proteins contained in the eyes lens bunching
together and in turn, distorting vision. Cataracts
can affect one or both eyes. Sometimes small
cataracts only affect partial vision. However, gen-
erally cataracts continue to grow larger over time,
causing multiple vision problems.
Signs of cataracts developing
Blurred vision
Difficulty reading
Poor vision at night
Halos around lights and/or sensitivity
to bright lights
Discoloration of the eyes lens usu-
ally yellow/brown
Brown tinge to things you can see
and/or colors seem dull
Inability to tell the difference between
blue, purple and black colors (in ad-
vanced stages)
Diagnosis and treatment and prevention
Those in the medical field recommend compre-
hensive eye exams every two years for adults 60
years and older. These types of exams can detect
early signs of cataracts, as well as other diseases
that affect the eyes (e.g., glaucoma, macular de-
generation). For cataracts in early stages, pre-
scription glasses may help alleviate some of the
early symptoms. In other cases, surgery is needed
to replace the old lens with an artificial
lens. While many cataracts are caused by the
simple wear and tear on the eyes lens as people
age, there are preventative measures one can take
that may deter cataracts from developing. These
include:
Refrain from smoking, drinking and steroid
use (unless steroids are deemed necessary by
your doctor to treat a medical condition)
Wear sunglasses that protect your eyes from
harmful ultraviolet light when outdoors
Make sure your diet contains green, leafy
vegetables and other foods that have high lev-
els of antioxidants
Talk with seniors to ensure they understand the
warning signs and symptoms of cataracts. En-
courage a visit to a vision specialist if there is
concern. The earlier a diagnosis is made, the bet-
ter the chances of treating conditions that affect
they eyes as people age.
ReferencesTheNationalEyeInstitute,NationalInstitutesofHealth.Cataracts:
signs,symptomsanddiagnosis.RetrievedonJuly5,2012fromhttp://www.aging-
care.com/Articles/What-is-a-Cataract-age-related-eye-diseases-108282.htm
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By Sandi Smith, CSA
President Comfort Keepers Franchises El Paso & Las Cruces
Post Hospital Care After Pneumonia
Even though pneumonia is a serious illness for
most individuals contracting the disease, it can
often be successfully treated at home. Seniors,
however, or more specifically, those with compro-
mised immune systems or other health issues,
may require hospitalization. Because pneumonia
causes fluid to be collected in the lungs as well as
inflammation, seniors can experience difficulty in
breathing. High fever and rapid heart rate often
accompany the symptoms of pneumonia along
with a cough and rapid, labored breathing.
Care provided in a hospital usually involves intra-
venous fluids and antibi-
otics. Hospital staff usu-
ally monitor vital signs
such as temperature,
pulse, and blood pres-
sure, as well as breath-
ing, to ensure the
condition improves
under their care. Most
bacterial pneumonia re-
sponds well to antibi-
otics. Pneumonia caused
by a virus is not treated
with antibiotics as medicine does not kill
viral infections. Viral pneumonia usually
resolves on its own although a health care
provider will likely treat the symptoms.
Release from the hospital may be a relief
but does not indicate the senior has fully
recovered. Pneumonia is particularly tax-
ing on the body, resulting in a feeling of
tiredness. It may take a while for the sen-
ior to regain strength and feel good again.
This home recovery period can be crucial
for pneumonia patients. In order to fully
recover, it is important to follow the
health care providers directions. Be
aware of your loved ones body and if
you or him or her feel any slight decline,
contact your doctor for advice.
Some things you can expect during the
home recovery period include continua-
tion of an antibiotic and an order by the
doctor to keep hydrated. Medicine, in-
cluding each and every dose, should be
taken for as long as it has been pre-
scribed. Failure to do so may allow levels
of bacteria to remain, grow and possibly
cause a relapse. Drinking plenty of water
aids the mucus membranes in the body to
remain moist and healthy. If prescribed, a cough
expectorant may help clear your loved ones lungs
of excess mucus, but know that this type of medi-
cine requires proper hydration to be effective.
The senior may be sent home with a nebulizer for
breathing treatments. Make sure you, any other
caregivers, and the senior, him or herself, are
well-trained in using the machine for optimum ef-
fectiveness. Additionally, cool mist humidifiers or
vaporizers help keep the air moist inside the home
and may make breathing easier and ease lingering
coughs.
Upon coming home, you may be asked to monitor
the seniors heart rate and the number of breaths
taken each minute during a state of rest. A higher
than normal heart rate and/or excessive breathing
may signify a relapse.
The senior can expect a cough and general fatigue
to last for some time after pneumonia subsides. It
is essential for the senior to get ample sleep as
well as proper nourishment during this time. If
nighttime sleep is interrupted, encourage a nap
during the day. Rest helps the bodys healing
process just as maintaining a healthy diet can
boost the immune system. It is important that the
senior not smoke or venture outdoors if there is
smoke from a fire in the air as this can hinder the
breathing process and cause infection in the lungs.
Alcohol consumption should be avoided as it can
inhibit the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Above all, make sure you and the senior have
plenty of help when you need it from family,
friends, or other caregivers. Those close to the
senior can help monitor progress as well as lend a
helping hand around the house. Sometimes, just a
little extra tender loving care can provide a much
needed boost to becoming well.
Sandi Smith
MYMATURETIMES.COM MARCH 2013 PAGE 5
Grieving After a Loss Normal, Not a Disease
By Dr. David Lipschitz
As each year ends, we look toward
the future, to new beginnings, a
clean slate, and we resolve to make
the new year a better year than the
last. So grief is the last topic I would
prefer to write about now. But sadly,
we cannot choose the time when
tragedy strikes our nation or our-
selves.
The senseless murder of 26 people,
20 of them children ages 6 and 7, has
deeply wounded our nation, our
leaders and us.
Grief was in the news already as the
new fifth edition of the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM) is scheduled to be
released in May. Hundreds of psy-
chiatrists worked in groups begin-
ning in January 2010 to develop
revisions to the manual, which was
first published in 1952 and charac-
terizes mental diseases and docu-
ments the criteria needed to make a
diagnosis.
Most controversial is the recommen-
dation by a group of psychiatrists
that grief should be labeled a disease
after as little as two weeks. This con-
dition is referred to as "abnormal
grief," "prolonged grief disorder,"
"traumatic grief " or most frequently
"complicated grief." Ten thousand
mental-health professionals have
signed a petition asking for inde-
pendent review of this classification.
Virtually every grieving person ex-
periences profound sorrow and sad-
ness, disbelief, loneliness, anger,
insomnia, inability to concentrate
and an unwillingness to engage in
normal conversation. Grief may ex-
press itself through crying and wail-
ing or complete silence and
withdrawal.
The key question is how quickly
should a mourner no longer grieve?
Labeling grief an illness after as lit-
tle as two weeks may lead to inap-
propriate and excessive use of
antidepressants (which are not with-
out side effects), and the recommen-
dation for grief counseling, which
has been shown to be of little value
in the healing process except for
those with mental disease.
The late psychiatrist Elisabeth
Kubler-Ross was the first to de-
scribe characteristics of pro-
found grief.
First comes denial (this cannot be
happening to me), and then anger
(we must blame someone, ourselves,
God). Next is bargaining (if only
things get better, I promise that I will
do something in return). Then there's
depression (profoundly glum, do not
want to be
involved in
life and
even have
thoughts of
suicide),
and finally,
acceptance (understand that death is
part of the circle of life and, despite
the loss, become peaceful and able to
function fully in the community).
With acceptance comes gradual re-
covery.
Death, like birth, weddings, celebra-
tion or illness, is a natural part of
life. But whenever death comes, it is
always a traumatic and life-changing
experience for those left behind. Be-
cause grief is natural, there has been
a backlash against the new recom-
mendation, with many experts be-
lieving that a much longer time (six
to 12 months or more)
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Continued from page 5
....is needed before continued grief becomes abnormal,
in which case symptoms are similar to any chronic de-
pressive disorder.
So how should we deal with grief or
support a grieving person?
Much of the advice often given is incorrect. Becoming
distracted, going back to work and ignoring the pain
will not necessarily make grieving go away more
quickly. Pretending nothing has happened or being
"strong" and unemotional will not help. Feeling very
sad, vulnerable and lost are natural, and sharing these
intimate feelings with those who love you will help the
healing process.
Grief is difficult to watch, and a grieving person is par-
ticularly difficult to support. Many of us wish to avoid
thinking about death at all costs, find it uncomfortable
to be around those who are mourning, and tend to stay
away a mistake.
Supporting a person in mourning does not mean contin-
uing with life as normal or reassuring that all will be
better soon. A true friend will simply be there and do
nothing but offer support, love and kindness. Let people
deal with grief in their own unique way.
Be particularly supportive in the weeks and months
after a tragedy, when everyone else has gone home, life
has returned to normal, when the mourner is alone and
not coping.
As our hearts and thoughts reach out to those most af-
fected by these senseless killings, we should all under-
stand that every life is touched by tragedy, whether it is
a life-threatening illness or the death of a loved one.
Having insights into grieving will help make the process
understandable and promote eventual healing.
Dr.DavidLipschitzistheauthorofthebook"Breaking
theRulesofAging."Moreinformationisavailableat:
www.drdavidhealth.com.
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El Paso Parks and Recreation Offers
Meditation Workshops
Available at Parks and Recreation Senior Centers
ElPaso,Texas The City of El Paso Parks
and Recreation Department will offer
several Meditation Courses at various Senior
Centers over the coming weeks. The free
courses will be under the direction of
William Smith, a 1998 Retired Lt. Col.
(Army). Smith spends his time in volunteer
work, currently directing the Darshan Medi-
tation Camp, a summer camp for children,
and assists in managing a meditation retreat
center near Washington D.C. He has prac-
ticed meditation since 1973 and travelled to
India a year later to meet his meditation
teacher, Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj, while
traveling extensively and giving talks on
meditation in several countries.
Health professionals are now recommending
meditation to relieve stress, end
depression, while giving individuals mean-
ing. Smith says, The Workshop will assist
people to understand in having a positive,
meaningful life. He will also offer a practi-
cal technique of meditation that can posi-
tively impact ones life through first hand
demonstrations.
The Meditation Dates are listed below:
Information (915) 544-0753
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Day/Date Time Location Address Phone Number
March 4 10am Eastside 3200 Fierro St. (915) 591-4292
March 5 9:30am South El Paso 600 S. Ochoa (915) 577-9870
March 6 10:30am Polly Harris 650 Wallenberg St. (915) 581-9525
March 7 10:15am Grandview 3134 Jefferson Ave. (915) 566-1217
March 8 9:45 am Father Martinez 9311 Alameda Ave. (915) 860-9131
March 12 9:30am Happiness 563 N. Carolina St. (915) 592-8710
March 14 10am Wellington Chew 4430 Maxwell Ave. (915) 757-2523
March 14 1230pm San Juan 5701 Tamburo Ct. (915) 772-8365
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By: Doppler Dave Speelman
Doppler" Dave Speelman is the chief meteorologist at KVIA-TV in El 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
Dopplerdave@kvia.com.
Our windy season is upon us.
March and April means wind
along with blowing dust and
sand in El Paso and southern
New Mexico. Last month we
experience some windy days
with some blowing dust and
sand. Those wind gusts hit
over 60 mph across a good
portion of El Paso and Las
Cruces. I would guess that
this time of year is not very
popular with most folks. In
fact, its my least favorite of
the seasons due to the wind.
Many viewers of ABC-7
like us to report the wind
gusts and really enjoy our
Exclusive Dustcast. This is
tool that we use to show at
what time the wind will peak
and what the peak gust will
be on a particular day. We
can show this by making use
of our expensive weather
technology. Exact measure-
ment of the wind speed is not
easy to do unless you pur-
chase professional weather
equipment which can cost
thousands of dollars. I often
wondered how folks kept
track of the wind and took
measurements of it hun-
dreds of years ago. You
may recall that back then,
large sailing ships of the
Royal Navy sailed the
ocean blue. Those sailors
had no special equipment
except from what they
could see with their own
eyes.
In 1805 Commander,
later Admiral, Sir
Francis Beaufort pub-
lished a method of
measuring the wind at
sea based on what
sails a frigate could
safely hoist. The Beaufort
Scale, as it came to be
known, was adopted by the
Royal Navy in 1838 when it
became mandatory for all
ship's log entries.
The Beaufort Scale had 13
criteria. This criteria began at
0, where the wind was calm,
to a force of 12, where the
wind would be at least 75
miles per hour. With this
scale also came descriptions
of the state of the sea. This
description allowed sailors to
prepare their ships and
course to how the sea would
react.
It was quite a lot later in
the century that the Beaufort
Scale was adapted for use on
the land. In many respects it,
and the descriptions that go
with it, are still used today.
Heres the scale below.
This will give you a basic
idea of just how strong the
winds are by observing na-
ture. If youre like many of
us that do not own a sophisti-
cated weather system, you
can have a better idea of
what the winds may be like.
Determining Wind Speeds
Graphic courtesy of NOAA
MYMATURETIMES.COM MARCH 2013 PAGE 9
If you want your upcoming event listed in SPOTLIGHTS Out & About section, please send all your relevant data
by e-mail to: editorial@spotlightepnews.com
Out & About
Calendar of upcoming events for El Paso/ Southern New Mexico are
from March 2013
NORThEAST/CENTRAL
Loretto Academy Nun Run
The Junior Class of 2013s Service
Learning Project 5K competitive run
and 1 mile fun walk is 8:30 a.m. Sat-
urday, March 2, at Loretto Acad-
emy, 1300 Hardaway. Registration:
$20 per event. Proceeds benefit the
Sisters of Loretto in Pakistan and
Villa Maria House of Prayer. Infor-
mation: 566-8400. Online registra-
tion at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
El Paso Paws Pageant Oper-
ation Freedom Paws hosts a dog
pageant noon to 3 p.m. Sunday,
March 3, at Wyndham Airport Hotel
and Waterpark, 2027 Airway, open
to all breeds and sizes of dog. Dogs
compete for Best of Show in small,
medium and large dog categories
and one overall Best of Show will be
awarded. Cost: $20 per event. Spec-
tator admission is free. Information:
820-9963 or register at
facebook.com/elpasopawspageant.
Rio Bravo Watercolorists
The groups 2013 Arts of March ju-
ried exhibition is March 3-30, at In-
ternational Museum of Art, 1211
Montana, open to all RBW mem-
bers. Artists reception is 2 ton4 p.m.
Sunday, March 3, with awards pres-
entation at 3 p.m. Information: 855-
2082 or holzenthaler@aol.com.
EPHS Tunnel Tours El Paso
High School Alumni Association
host public tours to the basement of
the 97-year-old historic building 5 to
8 p.m. Friday, March 1, at El Paso
High School, 8000 E. Schuster. Pro-
ceeds benefit alumni scholarships for
graduating seniors. Cost: $10 ($5
students). Bring walking shoes. No
handicap access. Information: Susan
Macias at EPHS, 496-8300, Linda
Troncoso, ltroncoso@aol.com or
ephsalum.com.
Colors of Spring 2013 El
Paso Art Associations annual spring
show and sale is March 1-23 at The
Crossland Gallery, 500 W. Paisano
(in the Art Junction of El Paso), fea-
turing more than 60 works by 30
local artists, both EPAA members
and nonmembers. This years judge
is Rebecca Muoz. Gallery hours are
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Admission is free. Information: 534-
7377 or elpasoartassociation.com.
Opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m.
Friday, March 1.
'A Midsummer Night's
Dream' - Kids-N-Co., 1301 Texas,
presents the William Shakespeare
fantasy, adapted by Layle Chambers
March 1-24. Directed by Jaime Lu-
percio. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fri-
days and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m.
Sundays. Ticket information: 351-
1455 or kidsnco.org.
Godspell El Paso Community
College Theatre Ensemble presents
the rock musical by Stephen
Schwartz and Michael Tebelak at 8
p.m. Thursday through Saturday,
Feb. 28-March 8, at the EPCC
Transmountain Campus Forum The-
ater, 9570 Gateway North. Directed
by Keith Townsend with musical di-
rection by Cody Ritchey. Admission:
$15 ($10 non-EPCC students/mili-
tary; $7 EPCC students, faculty and
staff and seniors. Information: 831-
3205, 637-4029 or epcc.edu.
Based on the Gospel of Matthew,
Godspell is interspersed with a va-
riety of modern music set primarily
to lyrics from traditional hymns.
German Spring Bazaar The
German Catholic Church of Fort
Bliss hosts its 10th annual bazaar 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at
the German Community Center (Sol-
datenstube), Building 5095 at Fort
Bliss. Hobby craftspeople will dis-
play and sell their various decora-
tions, handmade greeting cards,
quilts to woodcraft products. Ger-
man bratwurst, waffles, beer, coffee,
cakes, pastries and cookies also
available. Admission is free. Infor-
mation: 568-0259, 568-4824 or be-
treuunginelpaso.com.
All proceeds will benefit the fol-
lowing projects on both sides of the
border: Centro Communitario del
Esperito Santo A.C, Centro Santa
Catalina and the colonia in Horizon
City.
MISSION VALLEY
Sunland Park Racetrack &
Casino The live racing season
runs through April 16. Live racing is
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sun-
day. Continues on next page
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1 Ladyfingers, e.g
6 "Oh, give me ___"
11 Trouble
14 Super Bowl sight
15 Rhinal
16 Columnist Landers
17 Easy target
19 GI carrier
20 Partner of tooth
21 Trail denizen
23 Peculiar
27 Virtual ___
29 Monopoly pieces
30 Unproductive
31 Landlord, e.g.
32 Inferred
33 Pygmalion mono-
gram
36 ___ cava
37 Pentagon features
38 ___ Good Men
39 New Haven student
40 Prevent
41 Enamor
42 See 63 Across
44 Cascade peak
45 Fix in the mind
47 Avon offering
48 On the wagon
49 Racetrack figure
50 Fib
51 General Chennault,
e.g.
58 Hard-rock link
59 Dodge
60 Minneapolis sub-
urb
61 Cousteau's sea
62 Railroad car
63 Short People
singer, with 42
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1 60 Minutes net-
work
2 Ring king
3 Set of tools
4 CPR specialist
5 Tackle box gizmo
6 Actress Dickinson
7 John, of the Charg-
ers
8 Big Ten sch.
9 PC brand
10 City east of South
Bend
11 Mudskipper, e.g.
12 Beginning
13 Contestant
18 Henpecks
22 Martinique,
e.g.: Fr.
23 Push
24 Steam bath
item
25 1960 Johnny
Preston hit
26 Riding the
waves
27 Active snake
28 Sister of Ares
30 Half of a German city
32 Giant
34 Ms. Midler
35 Take an oath
37 Big rig
38 Latin I word
40 Made to appear
smaller
41 Camera part
43 Before, to Browning
44 False coin
45 Worship of Allah
46 Library no-no
47 Faux pas
49 Procter & Gamble de-
tergent
52 Roman 56
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Post time is 12:25 p.m.
General admission and parking
are free. Information: (575) 874-
5200 or sunland-park.com.
Equine Extravaganza
Lower Valley Coliseum and VCM
Equine Management host the
show and sale 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday,
March 3, at the coliseum, 894 S.
Horizon Blvd. The Stallion and
Sale Horse Showcase includes
demonstrations by local horse-
men, vendors and door prizes.
Spectator admission is free. Infor-
mation: 852-1884 or liverystable-
saloon.com.
El Paso Rhinos - El Pasos
Junior League ice hockey team
hosts the Phoenix Knights at 7:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4:30
p.m. Sunday, March 1-3, at the
Sierra Providence Events Center,
next to the Coliseum, 4100 E.
Paisano. Tickets: $5-$20. Infor-
mation: 479-PUCK (7825) or el-
pasorhinos.com.
El Paso-Juarez Historical
Museum Curator and
founder is historian Fred Morales,
who hosts historic exhibits at vari-
ous locations and walking tours.
Information: 771-6727, fred-
morales7@yahoo.com, or elpa-
sowalkingtours.com.
Morales will host a History of
Evergreen Cemetery walking
tour 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2,
at the cemetery, 4301 Alameda.
Admission: $5. Information: 255-
9644.
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El Paso, Texas - The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment will host the El Paso Senior Games Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 a.m.
on March 2, 2013 at Polly Harris Senior Center, 650 Wallenberg Dr. Guest
Speaker will be Mayor John Cook. The Games are being sponsored by
HealthSpring and Urgent Care Home Heath Inc.
The Senior Games will have a variety of competitive sporting events
on an individual and team basis for the following eight weeks, culminating
with an awards banquet at 6:00 p.m. on May 3, 2013 at Hilos de Plata Sen-
ior Center, 4451 Delta St. Participants must be 50 years old to compete.
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ster Jam The U.S. Hot Rod
Monster Jam is 7 p.m. Saturday, and
2 p.m. Sunday, March 2-3, at Sun
Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10 (Ticket-
master). Information:
monsterjam.com.
USHRA Monster Trucks include
Grave Digger, Tasmanian Devil, El
Toro Loco and others.
St. Patricks Day Dinner and
Dance Bash Dance for Dreams
presents the dance event Saturday,
March 2, at Hilton Garden Inn El
Paso Airport, 6650 Gateway East,
with live entertainment by Cuban
Latin band Estrellas Havana Feeling
and dancing to salsa, merengue,
bachata, cumbia, cha-cha and more.
Dinner and lounge music starts at 8
p.m. with dancing 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Happy Hour is 8 to 9 p.m. with live
music 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dance per-
formances and raffle also held. Attire
is semi-formal. Professional photog-
rapher on site.
Tickets: $35 in advance; $45 at the
door (cash only). Active duty mili-
tary is $32 with ID (includes dinner
and non-alcoholic beverage). Infor-
mation: Deliris Montanez or Dance
for Dreams Foundation (found on
Facebook and active.com) or (704)
293-4307.
El Paso Senior Games Starts Opening
Ceremonies on Saturday
Registration fee is:
$15 Includes 2 events and an official Senior Games T-Shirt
$5 Cost of each additional event
$45 Includes cost to participate in all events
Registration and event information is available at any Parks and Recreation
Senior Center or online at www.elpasotexas.gov/parks.
Information (915) 544-0753
Event Date Time Location
Huachas Thurs., March 7th 9am Memorial Senior Center,
1800 Byron St.
Table Tennis Fri., March 8th 9am Table Tennis Club,
2727 Wyoming St.
Tennis Sat., March 9th 9am Memorial Park Tennis
Courts, 3251 Copper Ave.
Swimming Sat., March 9th 9am Memorial Aquatic Center,
3251 Copper Ave.
Race Walk Sat., March 16th 9am Eastwood Park,
3001 Parkwood Dr.
Basketball Sat., March 16th 11am Gary del Palacio Recreation
Center, 3001 Parkwood
Pickle Ball Sat., March 16th 1pm Gary del Palacio Recreation
Center, 3001 Parkwood
Volleyball Sat., March 23rd 9am Pavo Real Recreation
Center, 9301 Alameda Ave.
Racquetball Sat., March 23rd 10am Pavo Real Recreation
Center, 9301 Alameda Ave.
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