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SOCIAL SECuRITY COLuMNBy Ray VigilSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist in El Paso, Texas

FAST-TRACKED DISABILITY

PROCESSNOW HAS200 MEDICAL CONDITIONSWith 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 ofmonths 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 MaintainingHealthy Family RelationshipsThe greatest gifts parents give children is

nurturing and caring for them as they

grow into adults. In doing so, parentsteach 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 shortperiod 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 DetectCataracts 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. Inadults 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 bunchingtogether 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 peopleage, 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, CSAPresident Comfort Keepers Franchises El Paso & Las Cruces

Post Hospital Care After Pnemonia

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 fullyrecovered. 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 levelsof 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 homeand 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 thebreathing 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 alittle extra tender loving care can provide a much

needed boost to becoming well.

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Grieving After a Loss Normal, Not a DiseaseBy Dr. David Lipscitz

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, ourleaders 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 ElisabethKubler-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 willdo 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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....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 andnot 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"BreakingtheRulesofAging."Moreinformationisavailableat:

www.drdavidhealth.com.COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM

El Paso Parks and Recreation Offers

Meditation WorkshopsAvailable 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 NumberMarch 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 canwatch 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 [email protected].

Our windy season is upon us.

March and April means windalong with blowing dust andsand in El Paso and southern

New Mexico. Last month weexperience some windy dayswith some blowing dust andsand. Those wind gusts hitover 60 mph across a good

portion of El Paso and LasCruces. I would guess that

this time of year is not very

popular with most folks. Infact, its my least favorite ofthe seasons due to the wind.

Many viewers of ABC-7like us to report the windgusts and really enjoy ourExclusive Dustcast. This istool that we use to show atwhat time the wind will peak

and what the peak gust will

be on a particular day. Wecan show this by making useof our expensive weathertechnology. Exact measure-ment of the wind speed is noteasy to do unless you pur-chase professional weatherequipment which can costthousands of dollars. I oftenwondered how folks kept

track of the wind and took

measurements of it hun-dreds of years ago. Youmay recall that back then,large sailing ships of theRoyal Navy sailed theocean blue. Those sailorshad no special equipmentexcept from what theycould see with their owneyes.

In 1805 Commander,

later Admiral, Sir

Francis Beaufort pub-lished a method ofmeasuring the wind atsea based on whatsails a frigate couldsafely hoist. The BeaufortScale, as it came to beknown, was adopted by theRoyal Navy in 1838 when it

became mandatory for allship's log entries.

The Beaufort Scale had 13criteria. This criteria began at0, where the wind was calm,to a force of 12, where thewind would be at least 75miles per hour. With thisscale also came descriptionsof the state of the sea. Thisdescription allowed sailors to

prepare their ships andcourse to how the sea would

react.

It was quite a lot later inthe century that the BeaufortScale was adapted for use onthe land. In many respects it,

and the descriptions that gowith it, are still used today.

Heres the scale below.This will give you a basicidea of just how strong thewinds are by observing na-ture. If youre like many ofus that do not own a sophisti-cated weather system, youcan have a better idea ofwhat the winds may be like.

Determining Wind Speeds

Graphic courtesy of NOAA


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

Out & AboutCalendar of upcoming events for El Paso/ Southern New Mexico are

from March 2013

NORThEAST/CENTRAL

Loretto Academy Nun RunThe 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 categoriesand 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 WatercoloristsThe 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 [email protected].

EPHS Tunnel Tours El PasoHigh 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: SusanMacias at EPHS, 496-8300, Linda

Troncoso, [email protected] 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 CommunityCollege 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 TheGerman Catholic Church of Fort

Bliss hosts its 10th annual bazaar 11

a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, atthe 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 seasonruns through April 16. Live racing is

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sun-

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ACROSS1 Ladyfingers, e.g

6 "Oh, give me ___"

11 Trouble14 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 features38 ___ 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 car63 Short People

singer, with 42

Across

DOWN1 60 Minutesnet-work

2 Ring king

3 Set of tools4 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 SouthBend

11 Mudskipper, e.g.

12 Beginning

13 Contestant

18 Henpecks

22 Martinique,e.g.: Fr.

23 Push

24 Steam bathitem

25 1960 JohnnyPreston hit

26 Riding thewaves

27 Active snake

28 Sister of Ares

30 Half of a German city

32 Giant

34 Ms. Midler

35 Take an oath37 Big rig

38 Latin I word

40 Made to appearsmaller

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

53 TV chef Martin

54 "Sweet as applecider" girl

55 Martini base

56 Wind up

57 Kind of gun

Picking Up Speed Continued from page 9Post time is 12:25 p.m.

General admission and parking

are free. Information: (575) 874-

5200 or sunland-park.com.

Equine ExtravaganzaLower 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 PasosJunior 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-

[email protected], 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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Register Now

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.

DOwNTOwN/wESTSIDE

Advanced Auto Parts Mon-

ster Jam The U.S. Hot RodMonster 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 andDance Bash Dance for Dreams

presents the dance event Saturday,March 2, at Hilton Garden Inn ElPaso Airport, 6650 Gateway East,

with live entertainment by CubanLatin band Estrellas Havana Feelingand 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 livemusic 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dance per-

formances and raffle also held. Attireis 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 dinnerand non-alcoholic beverage). Infor-mation: Deliris Montanez or Dancefor Dreams Foundation (found onFacebook and active.com) or (704)

293-4307.

El Paso Senior Games Starts Opening

Ceremonies on Satrday

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 eventsRegistration 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 LocationHuachas 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 TennisCourts, 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 RecreationCenter, 3001 Parkwood

Pickle Ball Sat., March 16th 1pm Gary del Palacio RecreationCenter, 3001 Parkwood

Volleyball Sat., March 23rd 9am Pavo Real RecreationCenter, 9301 Alameda Ave.

Racquetball Sat., March 23rd 10am Pavo Real RecreationCenter, 9301 Alameda Ave.


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