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Dancing your cares away
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soans has always been a popular attraction. Whether its going to Juarez to dance the latest Cumbia, or whether its going to a Hip-Hop nightclub where the music might be different, but, no less enjoyable. From the days when people flocked to learn the latest dance steps from the waltz, to the tango, or perhaps to regular ballroom dancing, progress has given El Paso dancers more choices starting with the Champion Dance Studio. Located at 12410 Montwood, this 30-year young institution has taken up the gauntlet and is now offering a multitude of dance lessons, all for a reasonable price. Champions Denise Lopez has owned the studio for 16 years. She got started dancing in middle school, continued dancing at Eastwood High School where she was also a cheerleader and a Trooperette. Ive always been interested in dance, it helps keep you younger and it provides an outlet, Lopez said. Also, it teaches discipline. Like athletes, dancers have to train and learn to be part of a team. It teaches a person life and social skills. Her studio is booming with some classes having as many as 100 students. We have all ages, from young people to adults, some are in their early 20s, others in their 30s. Some are school administrators, but, theyre passionate about dancing. The studios website says this: Our studio offers a safe, nur-
turing environment allowing growth and development with each form of dance, the website says. All of Champion dance studio rooms are equipped with floating dance floors which help reduce the risk of injuries and allow students to dance longer without getting tired. It offers mirrors that start at floor level so that dancers can see their feet from any place on the dance floor. Other amenities offered by Champion Dance Studio include: *The directors of programs/curriculums are all professional educators who have provided instruction to generations of El Pasoans; *Students or parents are never required to fund raise for studio events. Plus, theres an even more important element to dancing - exercise. We all know that dancing can provide magical energy to a tired soul, can raise the spirit to an unprecedented plane and it can unlock stilted creativity. It can also rekindle forgotten memories and turn depression into a joyous, natural, high even if this only occurs during the dance itself. Besides, dancing can give a person an overall slimming and energetic workout. The dancing body has it all. Its the exercise that dancing provides that increases the level of brain chemicals and that, in turn, encourages nerve cells to grow. Dancing also requires you to remember dance steps and sequences, boosting brain power by improving memory skills. Dancing also provides healthy benefits to practi-
tioners, regardless of their physical or mental limitations. A 2003 study published by the New England Journal of Medicine found that dancing of all types,at least twice a week, made people less likely to develop dementia. Research also shows that some dancers with Alzheimers Disease are able to recall forgotten memories when they dance to music they used to know. Continues on next page
So, with all these benefits, what are you waiting for?
Champion Dance Studio offers everything from Ballet taught by Audree Harper; Gymnastics taught by Ava Duran, Jazz and Hip-Hop taught by Eva Garza, and Ballet Folklorico- taught by Luz Happy and Yaeko Hernandez. Prices range anywhere from $40 to $55 a month, depending on the type of program. Lessons on drums and guitar are also available. One of todays modern dances Zumba, is a dance that combines dance moves with extensive exercise. The website describes this energy as a fusion of Latin and International Music, with dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective workout session. Zumba provides high energy
VOTE
After so many uncertainties, the 2012 primary election has finally begun. Thanks to a flawed redistricting map pushed forward by the conservative leadership in Austin, our primary election was delayed by 60 days.
This primary is in stark contrast to the 2008 election which featured a monumental battle between then Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton. El Paso was really fired up for that race and it showed in a much higher turnout than previous presidential primaries. This year, the race that created the attention was for the Republican nomination for president. Texans who would have voted in that March 9 primary were denied a powerful voice in determining how conservative or moderate their candidate should be. In any case, there are still battles for state positions that are stirring the voters in other areas of Texas. The replacement for Senator Kay Hutchison is the most important statewide position. There are strong indicators pointing to a very low voter turnout. Because the actual election day, May 29, is right after the Memorial Day Holiday, many are saying that this primary election day will be a record low turnout. As if the bungling by the state legislature on redistricting wasnt bad enough, the negative tone in many races by many candidates has a bad effect on turnout. What is there to motivate people to vote when the candidates are calling each other crooks. Since the first election in 2002 that I ran for state representative, I never engaged in negative campaigning. I think many of you have seen the flyers where expressions on the faces are photo shopped into unflattering poses. That kind of politicking is dishonest. If a candidate stoops to that low level of campaigning, what does it say about his or her character? The best policy is always be positive about past and future issues and not discourage voters with disingenuous advertising. Unfortunately, those who produce these types of ads are paid lots of money so they will not stop selling them. And, candidates see that the ads are effective to a certain degree because some voters are influenced by them. When this article is available to the public, early voting will almost be half over. If you haven't voted, please get to an early voting location and exercise your right as a citizen of the United States. Our republic form of government works best when most of the citizens vote. It is important that your household members who are registered also vote. Talk to your neighbors as well. We all have a part in making our country stronger through the ballot box.
and motivating music, with unique moves that allow participants to dance and have fun while getting fit. For more information or to enroll in classes, contact Champion Dance Studio on their website: contact@champion-
dancestudio.com, or call Denise Lopez, 915-5930803; We are going to offer summer programs with something for everybody. (See page 17) We will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. so, give us a call.
The 1st Armored Division Band starts the day with the Brass Quintet performing patriotic music and the Armed Services Medley. The Show Band performs just after Noon. The chili cook-off pits teams vying for honors of being the best. Teams have even been known to dress the part for the competition. The 13th Annual Armed Forces Day Health Fair will be located in the Spc. Hugo V. Mendoza Soldier Family Care Center, building 11335, SSG Sims Street, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tour buses provide guided tours of the East Fort Bliss area with stops at Biggs Park and the health fair. Tours are continuous from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. El Paso area high school JROTC armed, unarmed drill teams will compete with precision drills. Demonstrating school pride and the JROTC program, the high schools projected to attend include: El Dorado,Jefferson, Burges, El Paso, Riverside, and Socorro. The annual Salute the Troops Car Show, sponsored by the Rio Grande Wheels, Southwest Classic, Southwest Mopar, Early Times, Sun City Rodders,Street Memories, and El Paso Corvette car clubs, will also be part of Fort Bliss Armed Forces Day celebration. The car show features some of the best hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, classics, custom trucks, and late model high performance vehicles in the Southwest. The show is held in honor of all past and present military service members and their families. For more information, call the Fort Bliss Public Affairs, 568-4505.
Chente Quintanilla
State Representative
What a day for those in Hatch, New Mexico last week. That outbreak of severe thunderstorms last Tuesday brought what many farmers fear hail!
May is one of those months that we can see severe weather. When I say severe weather, its a time of year that we typically get hail and some of that hail can be rather large and extensive. September and October are the other months of the year that hail and severe weather is common. The hail in Hatch and Garfield did a lot of damage to Hatch farms last week. I was tracking those storms moving across southern New Mexico and noticed the hail cores developing right over that area. There were hundreds of acres of cotton, pecan and chili farms that were heavily damaged by pea and marble size hail. The biggest hit was onions. The onion crop was about three weeks from being harvested when the hail fell. Authorities in Hatch say that around one thousand acres of onions were destroyed or damaged. This amounts to millions of dollars that will not go to the farmers and workers in that area. The El Paso area also received some hail. Most storm trackers that called in to the ABC-7 Weather Lab measured pea-size hail primarily in the northeast. But the rain was what we were all excited about. No doubt it was much needed and welcome for the three days we experienced it. The El Picture courtesy of Gary Esslinger Paso airport recorded .45 of rain over those three days. One of our storm trackers in the northeast said he received nearly an inch.
Weather Trivia:
How much rain does Hatch, New Mexico, average on an annual basis?
A. 6 B. 10 C. 14 D. 18
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.
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Sharon Mosley Grab your handbag; grab your iPad; grab your flipflops? Whoa, not so fast. Dressing for the office may be a little more relaxed now than it was in the days of padded shoulders and stiff suits, but it is still important to look polished and put together when it comes to work wear, says Jenny Levin, author of Harper Bazaar's "Great Style: Best Ways to Update Your Look." "Whether you spend your day in front of a computer, in meetings or at luncheons, dressing professionally and appropriately counts," says Levin. "Thankfully, fashion has become more interesting, and there are loads of exciting options out there that will pass muster even in a conservative office environment. So while many of us are restricted by our office dress code, that doesn't have to mean boring and basic."
Don't get too wacky. It's fine to express your personal style, but keep it refined. Crazy hats, over-the-top makeup and raucous patterns or colors will make you seem too eccentric.
The traditional two-piece suit is the office standard. In a well-cut jacket with matching pants or a skirt, you know you'll always look smart. There is a suit to flatter every one of us. Stick to the classics and you can't go wrong. When it comes to dressing professionally, polish is what it's all about. And that isn't restricted to suits. The right dress can say power just as much as a suit, and since frocks are an all-in outfit, they are even easier to wear than a suit. Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Reporters Association.
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Here are some tips Levin says to remember when dressing for work:
Obey the rules, whether you like them or not. Dressing against office dictates won't impress the boss or your colleagues. Never show your midriff. Wear shirts of a
proper length, and shun pants that ride too low.
Keep your hemlines in check. Even if you have great gams, super short skirts should be saved for evenings out or weekends. A few inches above the knee is the shortest you should go. Save your flip-flops for the beach and your sneakers for the gym. Wear a pair of simple flats for
Office wear can be as chic as slim pants and a floral cardigan accessorized with a structured handbag and spectator pumps. From the Mad Men Collection at Banana Republic.
Lonely hearts are aging hearts. A new study, published in the journal Psychology and Aging, by researchers at Cornell University, reports that the social pain of loneliness appears to accelerate the heart's normal aging process, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. After assessing the study participants' perceived sense of isolation (loneliness), the researchers measured cardiovascular reactivity and recovery in 91 young adults (ages 18 to 30) and 91 older adults (ages 65-80) who were asked to give a speech and do some mental arithmetic in a lab setting. Blood pressure readings were taken before, during and after the tests. "The most striking thing we found was that the cardiovascular response of the lonely young adults to the social stressor task looked more like that of the nonlonely older adults," said lead author Anthony Ong, an associate professor of human development. Not surprisingly, older adults had higher resting blood pressure, greater cardiovascular stress reactivity and longer cardiovascular recovery times compared with younger adults. Ong said loneliness increased each of these measures but had even greater negative effects in older adults, putting them at the greatest risk. "I think it's helpful to distinguish the emotional pangs that are associated with acute loneliness from the more chronic feelings of distress that accompany perceived deficits in the quality of our social relationships," Ong said. "Viewed from this perspective, acute loneliness may be seen as adaptive, signaling us to repair social connections. However, it is the persistence of loneliness over time that may set the stage for health problems in later life."
Even the mention of words like "frugality" and "thrift" send some people over the edge because, for them, those words conjure up thoughts of poverty and deprivation. They assume that cutting costs is tantamount to diving into dumpsters to find one's next meal. No wonder so many people prefer a life of debilitating debt to one of frugality.
without giving up your quality of life. It starts with prioritizing everything according to how important it is to your life. Then only spend on things at the top of the list, ruthlessly cutting your spending on the things that don't matter.
UTEP CAMPS
June 4- June 8
ing Kinder
In this introductory course, children will learn basic French elements, including the alphabet, numbers, every day greetings, colors, days of the week, and the vocabulary to identify family members and friends. Hours: 15.00
kick, jazz and hip-hop routines designed for peak performances. Benefits The 2012 UTEP Golddigger Dance Camp is honored to supply each camper with a UTEP Golddiggers T-shirt as part of your registration. For more camp information, contact Becky Salcido, UTEP Golddigger Coach at soobecky@aol.com
A student participation form must be completed (both sides) for each registrant. For more info call (915) 747-5142
outdoor and indoor techniques and strategies, all while having fun playing the game you love! Topics taught are ball control, dribbling, heading, passing, shooting, juggling, and defending. BRING SACK LUNCH (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED). For more info call (915) 7475142
ercise self-discipline. For more camp information, contact David Vasquez, UTEP Cheer Coach at vasdavid@utep.edu. Registration Information To register your team, contact Professional and Public Programs at (915) 747-5142 to ensure the best service possible!
UTEP Miners' Half Day Afternoon Soccer Academy: Boys and Girls (Ages 5 to 18)
Are you a true soccer player? Then come learn and play soccer all day! You will learn both outdoor and indoor techniques and strategies, all while having fun playing the game you love! Topics taught are ball control, dribbling, heading, passing, shooting, juggling, and defending. For more info call (915) 747-5142
UTEP Miners' Full Day Soccer Academy: Boys and Girls (Ages 5
to 18) Are you a true soccer player? Then come learn and play soccer all day! You will learn both
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 17, 2012 PAGE 12 Continued from page 11..table etiquette. Hours: 15.00 For more info call (915) 7475142 style, rhythm, sound and the choice of the right word. Their imagination will come alive and so will their writing skills. Hours: 15.00.For more info call (915) 747-5142 Instructor: David Ramirez Location: TBA and computer programming. Laboratory experiments will require students to build simple robots to demonstrate these principles.Hours: 15.00.For more info call (915) 747-5142
Unleash your Mind: Intro to Critical Thinking and Kidz on the Move (Entering Grades
6 to 8) Believe what you know and know what you believe. Improve your essays, debating and public speaking, leading to discerning minds through an intro to philosophy, logic and critical/creative thinking. Plus, Summer is the time to get kids in action. Kidz on the Move will encourage physical wellbeing and encourage a lifetime participation in physical activity, recreational or organized. From simple games that promote the development of motor skills and cooperation in young children our physical education program builds strength, selfesteem, confidence, and trust. Hours: 15.00.For more info call (915) 747-5142
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Learn guitar the easy way! This is a fun, upbeat and intensive summer camp. Students will learn basic skills that will enable them to play their first tune on the guitar by the end of the camp. Students are also introduced to basic music theory. Each student will receive individualized attention. Hours: 15.00 Required: Acoustic/Classical Guitar.There are still openings remaining at this time.For more info call (915) 747-5142
Robotics Engineering
(Entering Grades 6 to 8) In this class students will use robotics to explore the fundamentals of engineering and electronics. The course will consist of lectures including principles of engineering, physics, electronics, mechanics,
$60 for members, $75 for NoN-members uNless otherwise Noted. Art supplies iNCluded. One Arts Festival Plaza El Paso, TX 79901 www.ElPasoArtMuseum.org (915) 532-1707 Ages 6-8 Years Old ..Continues on next page
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 17, 2012 PAGE 13 Continued from page 12.. this exciting drawing class. Learn how to use shading and more! Instructor: Corina Bualle Do you draw just about everything? This class introduces you to the wonderful world of pastels. Create landscapes, bug designs, and images from the El Paso area, such as the Franklin Mountains! Instructor: Corina Bualle small drawings. Instructor: Lisa Cuelllar hand at mural making in this fun, collaborative class just for beginners! Instructor: Dave Herrera in this adventurous class with paint, fabric, masks and more! Instructor: Greg Decker
Ages 9-12 Years Old Art of Design, June 5 - 8, 9:30am-12:00pm Learn about the basics of theater in this studio class. You will develop an artful environment and costumes for your own play, using pen, watercolor and more. Instructor: Austin Savage Acrylic Painting, June 5 - 8,
1:00-3:30pm Explore the galleries and see how paint is used to show texture, space, and emotion. Continues on next page
Wrap it Up, June 5 - 8, 1:003:30pm Create unique pieces of artwork by using everyday yarn. Its a wavy landscape! Its a rainbow design! Its yarn art! Instructor: Corina Bualle Throw yourself into action painting! Using thick watercolor paint, be a modernist for four days! Instructor: Michelle Murphy
Sculpture, June 26 - 29, 9:30am-12:00pm $68/$85 Explore clay and other materials while creating your own sculptures. Learn the basics of design in the realm of 3D. Instructor: Liz Monroy Decoupage, June 26 - 29,
1:00-3:30pm Use the age old technique of decoupage to make nostalgic art forms using vintage pictures, paper tid bits, lace and
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 17, 2012 PAGE 14 Continued from page 13.. Learn the basics of painting while exploring master works on display. Instructor: Jeffery Miranda No two are alike! Using simple materials like ink and paint, make one-of-a-kind art. Instructor: Michelle Murphy
Wax Batik, June 12 - 15, 1:003:30pm $68/$85 Learn the art of batik using fabric dye and bees wax. Focus on the still life, while learning to play with colors. Batik will show you how to use contrast to make your best artworks yet! Instructor: Corina Bualle
Rip drawing paper and whirl in a blender. Its pulp! Paper pulp will be applied just like paint to make highly textural and unique art forms. Instructor: Monica Seymore
9:30am-12:00pm Use tie-dye, stencils and silkscreen techniques to personalize a t-shirt. Brand yourself with your own logo! Instructor: Michelle Murphy
using cloth,
marker and various artist mediums. You will take home your own soft sculpture ready for exhibition! Instructor: Monica Seymore
I-Phone Art, June 19 - 22, 9:30am-12:00pm Into your phone? Cant seem to put it down? Do something creative with technology! Learn how to make art with free drawing apps. I-Phone or I-Pad is required for camp. Instructor: Wendi Glick Paper Pulp Painting, June 19 - 22, 1:00-3:30pm
Sculpture, June 26 - 29, 1:003:30pm $68/$85 Explore clay and other materials while creating your own sculptures. Learn the basics of design in the realm of 3D. Instructor: Liz Monroy All Pastels, All the Time, June 26 - 29, 1:00-3:30pm
From dry pastels to oil pastels, explore drawing in the museum setting. Look to the art on display for inspiration as you learn about the basics of pastels! Instructor: Monica Seymore
Portraiture, July 17 - 20, 1:003:30pm Its all about you! Examine the art of portraiture using many different mediums. Who are you? Learn about yourself with painting and drawing. Instructor: Corina Bualle The City, July 17 - 20, 1:003:30pm If you designed your own city, with recreation areas, buildings, gardens, what would it look like? Explore 2D ...Continues on page 16
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 17, 2012 PAGE 16 Continued from page 14. design in this team oriented class. Instructor: Greg Decker
Mixed Media, July 24 - 27, 9:30am-12:00pm Use your imagination by combining new techniques in collage, stencils, paint and more! Theres no limit to what you can do in this camp. Only your imagination can tell! Instructor: Lisa Cuellar
Design yourself as a super hero in this adventurous class with paint, fabric, masks and more! Instructor: Greg Decker
such as photography, collage and watercolor. The class is six sessions. Instructor: Greg Decker Introduction to Oil Painting 1:00-3:30pm $47 Members/$59 Non-Members
Scraps to Masterpieces, July 31 - August 3, 1:003:30pm Recycled art is so cool! Use found objects to make 3D sculptures, while also learning about being green. If you love to collect things, bring your treasures and make them into your own artsy sculpture. Instructor: Vanessa Torrez
12:30-3:30pm $75 Members/$95 Non-members. Learn basic wheel-throwing skills including centering, opening, pulling, shaping, forming vessels, and glazing. The class is eight sessions. Instructor: Aryk Gardea
opening, pulling, shaping, forming vessels, and glazing. The class is eight sessions. Instructor: Aryk Gardea
Murals 101, July 24 - 27, 1:003:30pm Inspired to make BIG art that speaks to everyone? Try your hand at mural making in this fun, collaborative class just for beginners! Instructor: Dave Herrera
Start painting now! Learn introductory oil painting techniques while examining still life. The class is six sessions. Instructor: Greg Decker
12:30-3:30pm $47 Members/$59 Non-Members.Focus on drawing from the nude model using charcoal and pastel. Beginning, intermediate and advanced students are welcome. The class is six sessions. Instructor: Calixto Manny Guerra
mids, bridges, tunnels, towers and more. Explore the many possibilities of LEGOS building systems while learning basic architecture techniques and scientific principles. Continues on page 18
how astronomer's search the farthest reaches of space, and see what they're seeing.
Afternoon sessions - 1 - 4pm $75.00 per camper per session (Non-Members) $68.00 per camper per session (Members) . Space limited to 15 kids per camp
porate many of the same themed-based activities as the full-day camp, just between the hours of 9 a.m. - 12 noon or 1 4 p.m. Y member rate $75/week, and program member rate - $100/week.
VARIOUS CAMPS THROUGHOUT EL PASO AND LAS CRUCES The YMCA day camps for 2012:
THEME CAMPS (K-5) are full day camps, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is a full day of activities, creativity and fun centered around the theme of the week. Themes include: Space in the Place, It is Possible, Blast Off!, Rock N Space, Up and Going, Countdown, Exploring Resources, Meeting New Aliens, Intergalactic Sports, Master you Space Place, and Mission Accomplished. Y member rate $105/week, and Program member rate -$140/week. HALF DAY CAMPS (K-5) incor-
TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS (6 grade and up) Open to highly motivated teens who want to develop spiritually, mentally, and physically. Registration is limited. Y member rate $25/week, program member rate -$40/week.
Check with your neighborhood YMCA Branch or the YMCA website at www.elpasoymca.org.
Registration begins May 15 for the 2012 summer classes at Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main. The oneweek sessions meet Tuesdays through Saturdays beginning the week of June 4. Information/cost: (575) 5412137; on-line registration at museums.las-cruces.org. Classes for adults and older teens include weaving, ceramics, drawing, and painting. Classes for young artists include ceramics, mixed-media, drawing and painting, and comic book art.
Diamond Girl Dance camp is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 and July 21.
June 4th
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 17, 2012 PAGE 19 Continued from page 18 Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3, for solos and major roles. Previous experience not necessary; participants need to be of Christian faith. two-year-olds already enrolled at St. marks. Before and after care may be offered 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for additional fee. No camps July 4. Cost: $145 per week, plus onetime registration fee (includes t-shirt). Space Adventure half-day camp: $75. Space is limited. Information/registration: 5814444, ext. 237 or loveroad.org. Adventure themes are Treasure or Potty Camp (May 29-June 1); Happy Feet or Potty Camp for age 2 and 3 (June 4-8);Time Travelers (June 11-15); Safari (June 18-22); Lone Star (June 2529); New Years (July 2-3 and July 5-6), Space (noon to 3 p.m. July 16-20) and Rolling (July 9-13). Christian Sports Camps Beyond The Goldand Best of the Best are July 23-27, for ages 4-12. Cost: $75 for Beyond the Gold; $70 for Best of the Best. Teen and adult volunteers needed. A volunteer meeting is 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2.
May 29th- June 29th Las Cruces Summer Recreation Program The City of
Las Cruces Summer Recreation Program at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Session I runs May 29June 29 and Session II runs from July 2-Aug.3. The program provides activities for youth such as swimming, arts and crafts, games and tournaments, as well as field trips for bowling, museums and movies. Information: (575) 5412563 or 541-2550.
through Fridays, June 4-July 20, at her classrooms at 300 N. Resler, Suite A. Students learn drawing, painting, sculpture and more. Cost: $120 per week (materials included) Information: 613-7817 or elpasoartacademy.com.
Any mix 2 hdep. 30 May 30 May Mixed 5 hdep. 30 May 30 May 6:30 pm City/Country Employees Mixed 5 hdep. 23 May 16 May Men 5 hdep. 24 May 24 May Any mix 3 hdep. 31 May 31 May Ladies 3 hdep. 1 June 1 June Mixed 5 hdep. 1 June 1 June
Thurs. 6:30 pm Thurs. Classic 6:30 pm Kings & Queens Fri. 9:15 am Friday AM Friends 6:30 pm Friday Night Out
May 29th- July 27th St. Marks Great Summer Adventure Camps St. Marks
United Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road, will host its 2012 childrens summer camps for ages 3-12 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, May 29July 27. Special activities for
trips. A healthy breakfast, lunch and snack offered every day. Cost: $100 per week; $22 per day. Additional siblings in same family receive 10 percent discount. Enrollment forms available online at ywcaelpaso.org and can be brought to the nearest YWCA branch
through age 12 runs June 2July 14 at all public library facilities. The theme for this year is Get A Clue...At the Library!/Investiga...En La Biblioteca!. Youth 13 years and older (or younger if entering 7th grade) may participate in the Teen Summer Reading Club. Registration forms available at any public library, and kids can register anytime through July 7. Completed logs must be turned in by July 14. Information: Laurel Indalecio, 543-5470 or elpasolibrary.org
Start dates are subject to change For more information call the appropriate League Secretary or Bowl El Paso
915-593-7777
11144 Pellicano
El Paso, Tx 79935
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM MAY 17, 2012 PAGE 20 Continued from page 20... forensic science, botany and dinosaurs. Information: (575) 522-3120 or Education Curator Kim Hansen, khanson@lascruces.org. Web: las-cruces.org/museums/natural-history. June 4-8 Dream It! Build It! Test It! for ages 10-12. Students design, build and test their own inventions. Challenges include constructing a kinetic sculpture or a small race car and experimenting with precision bombing and electric circuits. Cost: $150. June 11-15 Crime Scene Detective for ages 7-9. Each day covers a different aspect of forensics with Graduation Day on Friday. Campers will gather and examine evidence from a crime scene. Cost: $125. June 1822 Fantastic Flora! for ages 7- 9. Each day covers a different aspect of botany including native plants, wildflowers, plants of the anPICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY
Tapia, 820-6227 or rtapia02@sisd.net. The USTA/National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) is a nationwide network of community tennis organizations seeking to develop the character of young people through tennis and education. It offers a variety of on and offcourt programming, emphasizing educational and lifeskill components to enhance overall development at little or no cost to the participant. cient world and carnivorous plants. Cost: $100. June 2529 Junior Paleontologist for ages 5-6. Campers learn about many kinds of dinosaurs through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities Cost: $75.
Viva El Pasos annual performance camp for youth is 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 18-22 in the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Cost: $125 (includes t-shirt and snacks). Information: 433-3684 or viva-ep.org. Participants will be showcased at the Viva! El Paso performance at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 22
May Events at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Mammoths and Mastodons May 26, 2012 September 2,
2012
Journey back through the Ice Age to view some of Earth's largest and most awe-inspiring mammals in The Field Museum exhibition, Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age. Monumental video installations, hands-on interactive displays, life-sized models, fossil tusks and skullsand even touchable teeth bring these ancient giants back to life. This exhibition was created by The Field Museum, Chicago.
tional Junior Tennis League hosts summer camps for tennis players age 6 to 18 8 to 11 a.m. June 6-July 9, at schools throughout the city. Information/locations: Robert
Now Showing
BATTLESHIP
Open Nationwide 05/18/12 Runtime 131 min Synopsis In Summer 2012, the battle for Earth begins at sea. Peter Berg (Hancock, The Kingdom, Friday Night Lights) directs and produces Battleship, an epic-scale action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lieutenant Alex Hopper, a naval weapons officer assigned to USS John Paul Jones; Alexander Skarsgrd as Hoppers older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of USS Sampson; global music superstar Rihanna, making her motionpicture debut as Petty Officer Second Class Cora Raikes, Hoppers crewmate and a weapons specialist on USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, Hoppers fiance and a physical therapist specializing in the rehabilitation of military combat veterans; Tadanobu Asano, as Captain Yugi Nagata, Commanding Officer of the Japanese destroyer Myoko and Hoppers archrival; and Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stones superior (and Sams father), Admiral Shane, Commander of the Pacific Fleet. Official Website http://www.battleshipmovie.com/
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6101 Gateway West S.15 Schedule good for May 18th *21 JUMP STREET (R) 10:40a 11:05a 7:10p 7:45p 10:05p 10:35p *BATTLESHIP (PG-13) 10:30a 11:45a 12:30p 1:45p 3:00p 3:45p 5:00p 6:15p 7:00p 8:15p 9:30p 10:15p *BATTLESHIP DBOX (PG-13) 11:45a 3:00p 6:15p 9:30p LOCKOUT (PG-13) 11:30a 2:15p 5:00p 7:40p 10:20p MIRROR MIRROR (PG) 4:25p THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (R) 11:00a 11:50a 1:40p 2:30p 4:20p 5:10p 7:00p 7:50p 9:40p 10:30p *THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT (R) 10:50a 1:05p 2:00p 4:15p 5:15p 7:20p 8:25p 10:30p THE LORAX 2D (PG) 10:50a 1:35p *THE LORAX 3D (PG) 4:20p 7:05p 9:30p *THINK LIKE A MAN (PG-13) 12:50p 4:00p 7:05p 10:15p *WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN EXPECTING (PG-13) 10:35a 10:55a 1:25p 1:50p 4:20p 4:45p 7:15p 7:40p 10:10p 10:35p *WRATH OF THE TITANS 3D (PG-13) 11:20a 2:05p 4:50p 7:35p 10:25p * -- denotes Pass Restricted features
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A THOUSAND WORDS (PG-13) 1:15a | 1:30p | 3:55p | 6:25p | 8:55p ACT OF VALOR (R) 4:40p | 9:40p ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS CHIPWRECKED (G) | 11:45a | 2:05p | 4:15p | 6:35p | 8:50p BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 3-D (G) 12:00p | 2:20p | 4:25p CASA DE MI PADRE (R) 11:35a | 2:00p | 4:05p | 6:30p | 9:10p CHRONICLE (PG-13) 11:25a | 1:55p | 4:30p | 7:00p | 9:25p GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT 2-D (PG-13) 11:30a | 5:05p | 9:55p GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT 3-D (PG-13) 2:50p | 7:35p JOURNEY2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND 2-D (PG) 7:05p | 9:30p JOURNEY2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND 3-D (PG) | 11:50a | 2:35p | 5:15p | 7:30p | 9:45p LOCKOUT (PG-13) 11:05a | 1:40p | 4:00p | 6:40p | 9:00p PROJECT X (R) 11:10a | 1:45p | 4:45p | 7:25p | 9:50p TP's GOOD DEEDS (PG-13) 11:20a | 2:10p | 7:10p WRATH OF THE TITIANS 2-D(PG-13)11:40a 2:30p 5:00p 7:40p 10:00p WRATH OF THE TITANS 3-D (PG-13)11:00a |1:35p | 4:10p | 6:45p | 9:05p
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AVENGERS THE: 2D (PG13) 11:45 | 1:00 | 3:00 | 4:15 | 6:15 | 7:30 | 9:30 | 10:45 | 12:00am AVENGERS THE: 3D (PG13) 10:45 | 12:45 | 1:55 | 4:00 | 5:05 | 7:05 | 8:15 | 10:15 | 11:45 BATTLESHIP (NR) 10:30 | 11:45 | 1:00 | 1:35 | 2:50 | 4:05 | 4:40 | 6:15 | 7:10 | 7:45 | 9:20 | 10:15 | 10:50 | 12:00am DARK SHADOWS (PG13) 11:00 | 12:00 | 1:45 | 2:45 | 4:30 | 5:30 | 7:15 | 8:15 | 10:00 | 11:30 DICTATOR, THE (R) 10:30 | 12:00 | 12:45 | 2:15 | 3:00 | 4:30 | 5:15 | 6:45 | 7:30 | 9:00 | 9:45 | 11:15 | 12:00am GIRL IN PROGRESS (NR) 12:00 | 2:20 | 4:40 | 7:00 | 9:20 HUNGER GAMES, THE (PG13) 6:15 | 9:30 THE LUCKY ONE (PG13) 10:30 | 1:05 | 3:40 | 6:15 | 8:50 THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS2D (PG) 11:00 | 1:20 | 3:40 THINK LIKE A MAN (PG13) 10:30 | 1:25 | 4:20 | 7:15 | 10:10 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOURE EXPE (NR) 11:00 | 1:45 | 4:30 | 7:15 | 10:00
Schedule good for 5/18 - 5/24 ARRIETTY (G) 5:20p LOCKOUT (PG-13) 5:00p 7:00p 9:00p CASA DE MI PADRE (R) 7:20p 9:10p THIS MEANS WAR (PG-13) 5:45p 7:45p 9:45p CHRONICLE (PG-13) 5:50p 7:40p 9:30p WRATH OF THE TITANS (PG-13) 5:15p 7:15p JOURNEY 2 (PG) 5:35p 7:35p 9:35p 9:15p
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THE DICTATOR
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SPRINT CUP
Race: Sprint All-Star Race Where: Charlotte Motor Speedway When: Saturday, 7 p.m. (ET) TV: SPEED 2011 Winner: Carl Edwards (right)
NATIONWIDE SERIES
Race: Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 Where: Iowa Speedway When: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. (ET) TV: ESPN 2011 Winner: Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
home he moved to NASCARs elite divisions in 2003. Since then, hes made 179 Nationwide Series starts and three in Sprint Cup. Hes run full-time in Nationwide since 2007, but hes never had a top-10 finish and never received much attention until he slammed into the wall at Talladega and was cut from his car and airlifted to a Birmingham hospital. Last week at Darlington Raceway, just six days after a crash that could have taken his life in the era before HANS devices and SAFER barriers, he made his first appearance at a track media center, something usually reserved for those who win poles or finish among the top three in races.
The first thing I need to say is that when I started racing, I always dreamed about having this opportunity to be in [the media center] under different circumstances, said McClure, a 33-year-old father of four. It hasnt panned out that way. Not surprisingly, his next comments were words of thanks for the safety personnel and the safety features on the cars and tracks, features that became commonplace after Dale Earnhardts fatal crash at Daytona in 2001. Im thankful to be here, and certainly very thankful for the safety initiatives and everything NASCARs put on display over the years certainly, firsthand experience
Eric McClure, in the No. 14 Toyota (right), race behind Trevor Bayne in the No. 60 Ford, Kyle Fowler in the No. 08 Ford and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in the No. 6 Ford during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17. (NASCAR photo)
very grateful for that, he said. I would just like to say thank you to everyone. He said hed received lots of calls from fans and fellow drivers concerned about his well-being, following a crash
that left him with little memory of the impact and the events that followed. I remember bits and pieces of everything, he said. Its very spotty at times after the impact. I just re-
member being really excited. We were in a good position, and I felt like I had an opportunity for our first top-10, and we were just in a pack there. Continues on page 29
Drivers who scored their first career Cup wins driving for Hendrick Motorsports (Geoff Bodine, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Casey Mears, Jerry Nadeau, Ken Schrader and Brian Vickers)
Consecutive seasons in which Hendrick Motorsports has won at least one Cup race (1986-2012) Sprint Cup tracks where Hendrick Motorsports is winless (Homestead-Miami and Kentucky speedways) Races this season in which Jeff Gordon has finished outside the top 20
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Continued from page 27 He said he saw smoke ahead of him and stepped on the brake pedal, only to feel it go to the floor. The brakes were not there, he said. At that point, I just remember getting hit by someone and going toward the wall. At that point, I just braced for impact, and thats really all I remember until after the accident. He said the main injury he suffered is internal bruising, which kept him out of the car at Darlington. Hell work with NASCAR and a team of doctors to determine when its OK for him to resume racing. Once they feel that Im cleared to get back in the race car and, that Im ready to get back in the car, then I look forward to doing that, he said. Were definitely preparing the best we can to do that as
Eric McClure...
Eric McClure speaks Friday during a press conference about being injured in an incident last week. (NASCAR photo)
soon as possible. McClure said the crash and his hospital stay did have an emotional effect on him and his young family. I was able to see them Saturday night [after the crash], and Id be lying if I
said it didnt affect our oldest daughter just a little bit, he said. Fortunately, they didnt see the accident. They were at the track, but they did not see it live. He said that it helped that his wife is a nurse and was familiar with hospital procedures, but it was still a tough time for the family. I hate for them to go through anything like that, but I will keep most of it private, but there were times with the family when things died down at the hospital that
made me understand how loved I was by them and made me very thankful that I had a family like that, he said. This week, its been good. McClure closed his remarks by saying he appreciated being able to come to the media center and see how that part of the sport
works, and he said there were other positives too. There have been some good things to come out of everything this week, he said. I got to meet Jeff Gordon and that was really cool. Ive never got to do that in the five years Ive done
this. And growing up with Morgan-McClure and watching him revolutionize the sport was kind of cool. So, evidently a lot of people have paid attention to this. Well push through it the best we can and get back as soon as possible.
NOTEBOOK
Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, races Bobby Labonte, driver of the No. 47 Scott Products Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday in Darlington, S.C. (NASCAR photo)
they got to her. I think she did a great job. Patrick told reporters afterward that she was pleased with her effort. I know I didnt have a great result, but, I accomplished all the things I wanted to accomplish, she said. Things went good on the Nationwide side. Here on the Cup side, my goals were to be respectable out there. I think I held my own all right I will be much less worried coming back to this place.
frame (a dying breed these days) and solid front and rear axles establish the Wrangler as the most capable SUV on the market. With lots of clearance and short overhangs, the Wrangler can practically go anywhere. And not only that, it does it with ease and lots of power. Pricing for the Wrangler continues to remain attractive. The Sport model starts at just $22,045 not bad when you
consider youre getting a convertible that happens to be one of the best four-wheel drive vehicles around. With the body-colored hard top and fenders, the new Wrangler looks more modern and sophisticated. And it is, thanks to a new engine and some added creature comforts. But dont think for a moment that it has gone soft it hasnt. It remains the ultimate weekend trail warrior.