Spotlight EP News June 7, 2012 No. 434

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Prevention Tips for Burglary of Vehicles and Automobile Thefts

Please be advised of an increase of Burglary of Vehicles and Automobile Thefts at various eastside El Paso apartment parking lots, shopping centers, restaurants, and gyms. These crimes occur during various hours. The El Paso Police Department reminds you and your family to remain alert and to practice Pro-Active Crime Prevention measures to help reduce the odds of you becoming a victim of crime. We also request you share this information with your family.
You can be an effective Crime Stopper if you:

Always lock your vehicle and keep your vehicle windows rolled up; Use an anti-theft device such as a burglar alarm or a steering wheel lock; Do not leave any packages, electronics, or other valuables in plain sight;
Secure your valuables in your vehicles trunk or in an out of sight storage; Park your vehicle in a secured lighted area; Report suspicious activity or individuals to the El Paso Police Department Non-Emergency number 8324400 or call 911. These Crimes are Crimes of opportunity. When you practice these tips you
reduce the opportunity. On behalf of the officers and staff of the Pebble Hills Regional Command Center, and the El Paso Police
Department we thank you for your attention and support.
Pebble Hills Regional Command Center 10780 Pebble Hills Blvd. El Paso, TX 79935 915-599-5512
Graduating at age 16 from high school,

Not too many students
graduate from high school at age 16. On the average, many high school students finish school at age 18, some even as high as 20. Thus, for someone to achieve that milestone, its an important achievement. Christian Martinez is one such student, and he understands what it meant to graduate from high school at such a young age. I realized that its a
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Christian Martinez has higher education in mind

By Joe Olvera , 2012
His parents, Felix Martinez and Zoraida Martinez, are justifiably proud of their young son, not only because he graduated from high school at such a young age, but because he has a firm grip on his future and on what he wants to do with his life. I think theyre bragging a bit to friends and family for what I accomplished, but, I couldnt have done it without their help and support. At some point I will return to El Paso when I finish at U.T. Austin. This is my home and I love it here. Martinez has an older brother, Christopher, 19,and a younger sister, Crystelle, 8. I want to help my sister, and I hope shell follow in my footsteps.
great accomplishment,
said Martinez. It took a great deal of perseverance and a lot of studying. It makes a person feel good about himself. Martinez also knows that to continue his education at a higher level means that he will be earning a substantial salary once he earns his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. According to statistics, depending on the career field, a college graduate earns about $20,000 a year more than someone with only a high school diploma. My plan is to attend the University of Texas at El Paso for one year, then transfer to U.T. Austin where, eventually, I will achieve a Masters Degree. The well-spoken young man, who describes himself as being about 5 foot, seven inches, with brown hair, said he didnt receive any scholarships to attend UTEP, so he will work part-time while attending school. Ive got an interview with a company and if Im hired, I will work full-time until school starts, Martinez said. I worked with my dad so I know quite a bit about being an electrician. Thats what my dad does and hes very good at it. Once school starts, I hope to work part time only because the main thing for me is academics and making good grades. His Grade Point Average in his four years at Americas High School, a part of the Socorro Inde-
Zoraida, Felix, Christian, Christopher & Crystelle Martinez pendent School District is a respectable 88.7. He plans, eventually, to work in the green industry, or at some eco-friendly position.
The Sin Fin Column

by Joe Olvera , 2012
I voted for the first time when I was 40 years old

I voted for the first time when I was 40 years old. And, I have Fidel Castro to thank for that. Not directly, but indirectly. You see, I went on assignment to Cuba when I was a reporter for the El Paso Herald-Post in 1984. Mario Obledo, the late, great, LULAC and MALDEF leader, had been invited by Castro on a fact-finding tour to the communist island nation. I had been invited along with some other reporters, including the late Frank del Olmo of the Los Angeles Times, to report on the trip. In fact, I had named my latest book, A One-Way Ticket to Cuba? Only, my publisher, Diana Washington Valdez, renamed my book, Chicano Sin Fin: Memoirs of a Chicano Journalist, which I thought was a mistake. The first title wouldve attracted more attention and notoriety. But, no. So, anyway, after being told by an airline in Mexico City that I could not purchase a round-trip ticket, but would have to purchase the return trip from Havana, I boarded the jetliner with Obledo and other LULAC national leaders. When we landed in Havana, we were met by an escort of Cuban journalists guys who wrote for Grama - the official state newspaper. We were taken to the Havana Hilton, a hotel verging on disrepair, but, somewhat comfortable nonetheless. Del Olmo and I were roomies. In Cuba, we were dined and wined by one official after another. We were shown some of the best that is Cuba in terms of hospitals, manufacturing companies, and other industries of which the Cubans were proud. But, first, we met Fidel. We went into his palatial headquarters and came face to face with the notorious leader. He was rather tallish, about five foot eleven and large. He had a barrel chest and somewhat of a paunch. He was rather pleasant and in a good mood. We exchanged small talk that is, Obledo did and Fidel was charming and poised. Obledo told a joke to Fidel. It seems there was this Mexican fighting in a war. He was very brave and was killing the enemy single-handed. But, the enemy caught up to him and suddenly he was overwhelmed. He started yelling, me chingan, me chingan. The General who was viewing this, turned to his aide and said, What a brave Mexican. Hes almost killed, but, hes still asking for machine-gun. Fidel laughed uproariously at the joke, as we all did. Obledo was being very diplomatic, but, he knew that Fidel would laugh at anything that tended to make the U.S. look bad. Soon after, Fidel and Mario got down to brass tacks, but, we reporters werent allowed to sit in on the conversation. We fumed because we were escorted out to the lobby, while Mario and Fidel talked about whatever it was that they talked about. We told Mario that if we werent allowed to sit in on his conversations with whoever it was, we would report It as such and we would report that the whole trip was s sham. After that, things changed and we were allowed to report on the goings-on. We were even allowed to go into the Havana penitentiary because we wanted to speak to some of the Americans who were being kept captive in the horrendous prison. The warden, a huge, ugly, pock-marked man, refused us permission. But, Mario stood by his guns and told the commandant that we wouldnt move until we could speak to the Americans. Mario had a list of names which the commandant refused to acknowledge. Finally, we were at a stand-off, sweating it, wondering what would happen. Finally, the commandant relented and I understand that he had called Raul Castro, Fidels brother to ask what he should do. Apparently, Raul told the commandant to allow us to see one prisoner, and one prisoner only, but, no journalists would be allowed in the room. We were escorted out and we held our peace because we understood the pressure in which Mario had placed himself. We underwent adventure after adventure in Cuba. We were impressed by the Cuban people, by Cubas pristine beaches, by the classic automobiles that populated Cuban streets and by the flora and fauna that greeted us everywhere we went. But, we were mostly impressed when we heard that Cubans came out in force to vote in every single election, no matter how small or indistinct. To prove their point, we were driven to a ward that was controlled by Teofilo Stevenson, the amateur boxer who resembled Muhammad Ali. The people attended the forum in droves and they all seemed politically astute. However, there was a rhyme and a reason why they did so. We found out later that if someone didnt attend the mandatory political activities, their ration card would be taken away. The ration card allowed a person to purchase eggs, bread, milk gasoline you know, the necessities of life. This information made me stop and reflect on my own voting record, which was nil. From the time I turned 21 and eligible to vote, I had eschewed that privilege. No punishment was meted out because I didnt vote, I could still go into any store and purchase supplies, or fill my car with gas. Not voting was also a privilege. The reason I had never voted was because I was silently protesting because there were so few Chicanos running for office. Then it hit me. They wouldnt run for office because non-participants like me wouldnt vote for them anyway. If Chicanos like me didnt vote, why should Chicanos run? It was a stalemate. I realized in Cuba that I had wasted my vote all those years. For the Cuban electorate, it wasnt a matter of voting or not voting. They had to, they had no other choice. But, in America, we had a choice. As soon as we returned from Cuba, I registered to vote. To answer Miguel Juarezs question of when was the first time I voted and for whom? My response is that I voted for the first time in 1984, for President Jimmy Carter, when I was 40 years old. So, thanks for the inspiration, Fidel. Your forced elections opened my eyes. The second time I voted? For myself, when I ran for Mayor of El Paso in 1985 only in America. Orale! Sin Fin
evolve FCU is proud to present KITES FOR KIDS
JUNE 9, 2012 11:00am - 3:00pm

@ COHEN STADIUM 9700 Gateway North Boulevard Make it a point to come out and enjoy the outdoors with the family. evolve FCU will be giving away FREE KITES to the first 500 kids and will have lots of fun games for everyone enjoy. Win prizes, share the smiles and fly some kites. Come join us and make the best of our KITES FOR KIDS DAY! In addition, Liberty Mutual Insurance will sponsor free VIN Etching so make sure to take advantage of this free service and while you're there, walk away with free educational car safety tips!
The state of New Mexico has a big one on its land. It's the largest acreage fire on record that continues to burn in the Gila. The fire started from a lightning strike on May 16th. The smoke from the fire was first spotted and called in by a local El Paso private pilot flying back to El Paso from Las Vegas. At this time the fire has consumed 257,000 acres of forest, that's around 400 square miles! The problem with the fire has been not only the strong, persistent winds, but also the very rough and tortuous terrain that firefighters have had to deal with. As of this writing, the fire is only about 20-percent contained. Fire officials are not optimistic on putting out this fire anytime soon. It appears that it could be July by the time we see the last of the smoke unless we get some good rain early. New Mexico is getting a lot of assistance on this fire. Just over twelve hundred men and women are battling this "fire monster" with the assistance of 10 helicopters dropping water and supplies and seven bull dozers. This area has seen evidence of this fire for a while now with all the smoke and haze. We've already had unhealthy air for "sensitive groups." These are the people with asthma, lung or heart disease, children and older adults. You can have some idea of the air quality when you see and smell smoke. It's all related to visibility. Visibility less than nine miles: Air is unhealthy for "sensitive" groups Visibility less than five miles: Air is unhealthy for all Visibility less than two miles: Air is hazardous to all
The Biggest Fire Yet
By: Doppler Dave Speelman
Weather Trivia:
I mentioned that this Gila fire (Whitewater-Baldy) was caused by a lightning strike May 16th. How many times does lightning strike the earth (on average) and what percent of these strikes cause forest fires?
A. 50,000 / 2-4% B. 75,000 / 5-8% C. 100,000 / 10-12% D. 200,000 / 15-20%

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.
Answer: C
Picture Courtesy of El Paso private pilot Erling Brabaek (First to report smoke from fire)
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Check out the new shades of gray and blue to update a man's suit. Shown: Marc Anthony's suit separates at Kohl in dark gray paired with a dark blue shirt and charcoal tie.
By Sharon Mosley Father may not always know best when it comes to his fashion choices. But this Father's Day you've got a chance to help your dad step up his style game. "When it comes to style, men have it so easy," says Sherrie Mathieson, fashion expert and author of the Baby Boomer's guide "Forever Cool: How to Achieve Ageless, Youthful and Modern Personal Style." "For one thing, men's fashion trends don't change as often or as drastically as they do for women," admits Mathieson. However, she does find that many men often "stumble into some of the same fashion pitfalls." The fashion stylist urges men to re-evaluate their physical size occasionally. "Do you really still have a 34-inch waist or is it closer to 40? Men often cling to formula dressing that should have been retired long ago." She also urges caution when it comes to borrowing ideas from the younger generation. "Think twice before you indulge in the excessive or outrageous," she says. "The goal is to find comfort and style in a look that is simple, unaffected and masculine. It's not about being a fashion plate it's about simplicity in both color and style." While your dad may not be ready to step out in the latest trim swim trunks or a colorful pair of suede wingtips, there are definitely some ways to update his wardrobe this summer. Here are some of Mathieson's tips:
ing than pleated, slouchy styles. "Front pleated denim pants are neither jean nor trouser," says Mathieson. "They belong in no-man's-land."
Steer clear of "problem prints." We've all seen these from the other end of the mall. Hawaiian floral prints are still around but very toned down in more subtle colors. And there are plenty of other newsy "prints" out there in more sophisticated checks and plaids. When it comes to accessories for men, Mathieson's No. 1 pick is a watch. "It's as good a clue
to his personality as handwriting analysis," she says. "The watch you choose can scream, 'I'm wealthy' (think gold, encrusted with diamonds) or it can speak quietly of self-confidence with its spare elegance."
Ditch the Mr. Magoo oversized glasses and

choose eyewear that's modern and in a shape that flatters your face. Horn-rimmed glasses are a classic.
Belts should always complement your shoes in style and color. A black or brown belt in plain
leather with a simple buckle will work well. And remember, you don't always have to wear a belt especially with shorts.
Shoes should never be considered a mere necessity or afterthought, says Mathieson. "A classic shoe is always a safe bet (black or brown Oxfords in a wingtip or cap-toe), but if you opt for something trendy, make sure it's well designed and understated." And please skip the knee-high socks with sandals. That's a definite fashion "don't."
Skip the bold, overwhelming colors. Look for more understated hues to combine in both sporty clothes and suits. Tone-on-tone charcoal and blue are two of the most popular color combos this season. Think "Fifty Shades of Grey" and give Dad a new charcoal silk tie! Make sure clothes fit. There's nothing worse than baggy T-shirts and shorts that make men look older than they are. "No piece of clothing should be too tight," says Mathieson. Experiment with high-tech fabrics that offer form and function in casual clothes. And while the "skinny" jean has loosened up this year, trousers and pants are still on the narrow side and can be much more flatter-
"The more extensive your repertoire of accessories those you buy each season for updating and those classics you've collected over the years the more options you'll have for mixingand-matching, and increasing the potential for multiple outfits whether they're casual, professional, or dressy," adds Mathieson.
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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1996 Emmy Winners

19 Peeples, of Fame 20 Mayberry druggist 21 Sparsely 23 ___ Na Na 26 Intake intake 27 Shirtlike garment 28 New Orleans university 30 ___ a Moon Out Tonight 31 Dik-dik's relative 32 Pink, as steak 33 Agcy. for homeowners 36 Spots for teens? 37 Ascends 39 Actor Pitt 40 Mediterranee, e.g. 41 Cliff house: var. 42 Consumer affairs topic 43 Columbus' goal 45 On the double! 46 Colleague of Placido 48 Actress Thompson 49 Meditation system 50 Requests (to) 51 Racing prize 53 Thanksgiving dinner veggie 54 LEADING ACTRESS, MINI-SERIES/SPECIAL 59 Karim, of the Khans 60 ___ Song Go . . . . 61 Play the ham 62 Lacrosse team 63 More anomalous 64 Brought down the house badly 29 Dijon donkey 30 Waiter's weights 34 Kind of cuisine 35 Enlarge, as a room 37 Jerry's comedy series 38 Double Stuf cookie 39 Sis' relative 41 Buckeye State town 42 COMEDY SERIES 44 Yugoslavian city 45 Beauty shop offering, briefly 46 ___ one's feet 47 Grammarian's topic 48 Some eclipses 51 Sampras, of tennis 52 First name in humor 55 Ran first 56 Character in 42 Down 57 The hot saison 58 Novelist Buntline
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Your Horoscope
Big Daddy Jupiter leaves the luxury-loving, value-testing sign of Taurus to visit the communication zone of Gemini. This transit, which lasts from June 11 through June 25, 2013, promises to shape the future with inventions and advances to make communication technology even more accessible to everyone on the planet and to improve our profile in outer space, as well. ARIES (March 21-April 19). For the warrior of the zodiac, "conflict" is not a dirty word. While some believe that the presence of tension and the fear of confrontation are so distracting that creativity becomes impossible, you know the opposite to be true. Your energy will rise up to meet the challenges of a heightened atmosphere. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The glory of search engines is this: Whatever your opinion may be, there's someone who feels the same way. Type it in and see. It's as though the entire universe is your search engine this week, because when you have questions, all you have to do is articulate them, and the answer is immediate. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're not one to blow your top, volcano style. Your complete grasp of language and natural powers of diplomacy allow you to work most problems out before it's necessary to get angry. You'll help others stay in a calm place, too, this week as you mediate between two typically hotheaded parties. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Even though your loved ones basically get who you are, you're always growing. You enjoy developing your style and honing the way you talk, dress and generally present yourself to the world. You're open to new influences, and you'll add interesting tidbits to your bag of party tricks this week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The Chinese word "guanxi" describes a network of trusting relationships that is essential to conducting business in China. You have an intricate system of measuring good will that is all your own, and this week only those who take the time to learn your ways and build your trust will earn your business.
By Holiday Mathis
week 06/07 - 06/13

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You may not talk to yourself aloud, but there's some kind of inner dialogue chattering incessantly, processing the world in a quirky kind of way this week. Take control of that inner voice. Talk consciously to it, and see what it says. Eventually, you have to get internally quiet, if only to get some sleep! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There's plenty you can learn about yourself outside the context of a relationship, but there are some things you can only figure out with someone else. That "someone else" speaks up this week, helping you realize parts of yourself that you simply wouldn't have noticed otherwise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Some people ask, "What's the worst that could happen?" and decide to bravely go forward because even the worst seems manageable. Those people don't have your powers of imagination. You should avoid worst-case-scenario thinking altogether and envision only the best outcomes you can dream. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A study of etiquette may help you enter heightened social situations with grace this week. Give yourself credit for what you've already mastered, too. You may not know which fork to use when 14 utensils come with your dinner setting, but you never tip the pizza deliveryman less than $2, either. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: The next 10 weeks are a chance to choose the friends and alliances that will best serve you: a team to help
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be dealing in groups this week and will be quite influential, too. You may not realize that it's your responsibility to bring the good cheer into the room, but that will be the case more often than not. Each time you're getting ready to open a door, take a moment to make sure your attitude is where you need it to be. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Look up the word "couth" in the dictionary, and there should be a picture of you there. A master diplomat, you wisely know to apply sensitivity to subjects that are potential hot spots. Associates who don't share your Libran gifts will need, at the very least, a bit of guidance. At the most, they'll need your protection. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Just as children need to be allowed to make a mess of things every once in a while, you are similarly entitled to get occasionally silly and sloppy in the name of experimentation and fun. Seize this week's opportunities for freewheeling creativity and general goofing off.
launch those outrageous plans you'll be coming up with in July. September brings a new professional configuration. October and May are your windfall months. November is sweet because you appreciate a loving person who helps you with your day-today life.
Your veterinarian needs to be a partner in your pets health

By Dr. Marty Becker Universal Uclick Time passes at such a crazy pace and if age creeps up swiftly on us humans, then it practically gallops where our pets are concerned. Because pets age more quickly than people, they may get illnesses earlier than youd think. Making sure your pet has regular checkups with the veterinarian is the best way to catch and treat developing health issues before they become serious problems. I recommend twiceyearly wellness visits. Just as in human medicine, veterinary care has come a long way in its ability to detect health problems before they become symptomatic and to treat many of those problems simply and effectively. The old adage about an ounce of prevention is just as true in your pets life as it is in your own. Preventive, proactive veterinary care can add years to your pets life. For some pets, the veterinarian is just a vaguely familiar person who gives them treats and rudely palpates their privates once a year. For others, though, this is someone associated with all kinds of discomfort: strange and disturbing odors, barks and hisses of unfamiliar animals, and memories of pain from visits during an illness or following an accident. The veterinarians office can be a scary place, indeed. But it doesnt have to be that way, and it shouldnt be. Making sure you and your pet have found the right veterinary practice can cut down on the stress and strain of visits. Having a practitioner and an actual veterinary prac-
Advances in veterinary medicine have made preventive care even more important.
tice, from front desk to veterinary technicians and more you can trust and count on when it comes to your pets health care is essential to your pet having a life as long, healthy and happy as possible. Because without a well-run practice, an expert team and great veterinarians, neither you nor your pet will be likely to go as often as you need to, and that means less than optimal health for your pet. What makes a great veterinarian? It starts with your level of confidence and trust and goes from there.
becoming snippy with the kids?
Does the veterinarian acknowledge your role as Dogtor Mom or Dogtor Dad? A good practitioner respects the fact that you are her eyes and ears at home. Youre the one who knows your pets normal habits and attitudes, and you can be trusted to raise an alarm when something is outright wrong or your pet is just a little off.
Do you like the way pets are treated at the practice?

Its fair to expect to have confidence in everyone from the receptionist to the surgeon in your vets practice. Ask for a tour of the entire clinic before becoming a client. Beyond reception areas and exam rooms are the areas where the nittygritty work of the office takes place, and most veterinarians will be happy to show you
around. Employee- and petonly rooms should reflect the same level of care, compassion and cleanliness as the ones out front. In fact, they must. I have a mantra that you should demand from your veterinarian: that she treat your pet exactly as if you were standing there looking over her shoulder. When you find the veterinarian you can feel that way about, you have found the right one. Make that appointment for a wellness check and get your pets health on track! (Dr. Marty Becker is currently on a national tour for Your Cat: The Owners Manual, his newest book with fellow Pet Connection writer Gina Spadafori. Your Dog: The Owners Manual is now available in paperback. For information on where to meet Dr. Becker, visit Vetstreet.com/drmarty-becker.)
Does your dogs veterinarian put you at ease? Do you

feel comfortable calling or coming in with any question or concern? Are you taken seriously when you bring your pet in for something non-specific, like overtiredness, a slight change in bathroom habits or
UTEP CAMPS
July 23-July 27th
Camp for Kids Entering 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
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Kindergarten) This is a nonsensical, just for fun, freeform dance movement class with music, counts, colors, rhymes, animals and making nice as the focus. Require Elements: Imagination. Hours: 15.00
sion for specialization by position (hitters, setters, etc.). These techniques will then be incorporated into advanced individual and team drills designed to increase each player's knowledge of the game. Evening sessions will be devoted to team play and tournament. Improve your game and have a great time doing it!
For more camp information, contact Becky Salcido, UTEP Golddigger Coach at soobecky@aol.com
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 defend-
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Finding Nemo 3D
Academy Award-winning film FINDING NEMO returns to the big screen for the first time ever in thrilling Disney Digital 3D. In this stunning underwater adventure teeming with memorable comedic characters and heartfelt emotion, FINDING NEMO follows the momentous journey of an overprotective clownfish named Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) and his young son Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould). When the two are unexpectedly separated in the Great Barrier Reef, Nemo is carried far from his ocean home and deposited in a fish tank in a dentists office. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres), a friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic effort to rescue his sonwho hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.
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Grades 6 to 8 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.For more info call (915) 747-5142
Lynx Exhibits Camp Registration Open

Registration is underway for a summer full of themed, funfilled camps for 6- to 12-yearolds at Lynx Exhibits, 300 W. San Antonio Downtown. The summer sessions begin with Blast From the Past and Camp Cretaceous on June 11, 2012, and end with Blast From the Past and Craft-APalooza the week of August 13, 2012. Lynx also offers Earth Day Every Day four weeks throughout the summer. Lynx
June 25th- June 29th
Early College Admission Process (Entering

Grades 7 to 9) Research shows that raising awareness about college at an
Adventure Quest:Save the Pl anet! Opens at Lynx Exhi ts bi

EL PASO, TX Discover the fun in going green through entertaining, hands-on discovery at Adventure Quest: Save the Planet!, opening June 16 with free activities, prizes and discounted admission at El Pasos only traveling exhibits museum, Lynx Exhibits, 300 W. San Antonio Ave. Downtown. From the 1,400-square-foot maze and live-animal mini Conservation Zoo to a bicyclepowered display and alternative energy stations, the entire family will be engaged at Adventure Quest. The exhibit opens at 10 a.m. June 16 with the largest free parking lot fair to date featuring a $5 exhibit admission, educational displays, giveaways, food, additional live animals and a jumping balloon. Participating community partners include Noahs Ark Pets and Supplies, Solar Smart Living, Carlos M. Ramirez Tech2O Learning Center, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, El Paso Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Lobos of the Southwest, Global Hands, the City of El Paso Environmental Services and El Paso Electric Co. Adventure Quest offers more than two dozen activities, including exploration of alternative energies like solar, wind and hydropower and displays demonstrating effective energy conservation at home. Visitors can check out the latest energysaving inventions and learn about the future of energy; test lights, hair dryers and cell phones to gauge use of electric-
June 16, 2012, are only $5

per person. From June 17, 2012, through the exhibits close on Sept. 9, 2012, regular prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students with ID, and $6 for children 4 to 11. Children three and younger are free. Lynx is proud to announce that as a newly designated Blue Star Museum, the summer exhibit is free to all active duty military personnel with ID through Labor Day. The entry fee includes a ride on a 25-seat full-motion simulator. Extend the conservation fun with toys and books from the museum's El Paso Artisan Gallery and Gift Shop. Featuring the works of more than a dozen regional artists, the gallery gives shoppers a chance
to Buy El Paso, and gives children plenty of options for take-home gifts. Lazer Frenzy challenges visitors to a oneman Mission Impossible, and the mini-theatre features realtime satellite photos from space. Adventure Quest includes the exhibit Conservation Quest, which was created by Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Lynx Exhibits, Downtown across from the El Paso convention center parking garage, is dedicated to bringing firstclass, family friendly exhibits to the region at a reasonable price. Open Tuesdays through Sundays. Free parking available. For more information, call 533-4330 or visit the website at www.LynxExhibits.com
ity; compare light-bulb efficiencies and build a circuit to power lights, alarms, and fans. As part of the Lynx Exhibits' summer show, the museum is providing space for a community-built recycled art piece. Visitors are asked to bring
clean milk or water jugs to add to our freeform artwork. Contributors may hang their jugs as is, or use available materials to color them and cut them into shapes. There is no fee to participate in this activity. Tickets on opening day,
Lynx Exhibits Camp

Continued from page 12.. In Camp Cretaceous, children will make erupting volcanoes and dino eggs, plus other crafty croc projects. Craft-A-Palooza is a beehive of activity with make and take tons of creative crafts with beads, sun catchers, Shrinky-Dinks, papier-mach and more! More information and registration forms are available online at www.LynxExhibits.com or by calling 533-4330.
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
Franklin Mountains! Instructor: Corina Bualle
Found Art Objects, June 19 - 22, 1:00-3:30pm

Go green! Use natural things along with recycled items to create expressive sculptures. Recycle and make art! Instructor: Corina Buallle
art forms using vintage pictures, paper tid bits, lace and small drawings. Instructor: Lisa Cuelllar
Learn the art of batik using fabric dye and crayons. Play with colors to make amazing designs, landscapes and more! Instructor: Lisa Cuellar
Oil Pastels, July 17 - 20,

9:30am-12:00pm Create a masterpiece using the medium of oil pastels. Explore the techniques that make this medium so exciting! Instructor: Lisa Cuella
Colored Shadows, June 12 -15, 9:30am-12:00pm

Examine shadows and light in this exciting drawing class. Learn how to use shading and more! Instructor: Corina Bualle
Museum School Youth Art CAmps

$60 for members, $75 for NoN-members
EL PASO MUSEUM
Surrealist Painting, June 12 -15, 1:00-3:30pm

Want to explore the unusual? Be like the Surrealists and paint works inspired by dreams and your limitless imagination. Instructor: Lisa Cuellar
9:30am-12:00pm 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
Musical Instruments in Art, July 17 - 20, 9:30am-12:00pm

Have an ear for music? Whats your favorite instrument? Explore musical instruments through painting and collage. Instructor: Greg Decker
Murals for All, July 24 - 27, 9:30am-12:00pm 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 Self Portraits, July 24 - 27,
9:30am-12:00pm Who are you? How do you see yourself? Use the mirror to draw your own beautiful face during this exciting camp of self exploration. Instructor: Greg Decker
Im All Chalked Up, June 19 - 22, 9:30am-12:00pm

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
Action Painting, June 19 - 22,
Decoupage, June 26 - 29, 1:00-3:30pm Use the age old technique of decoupage to make nostalgic
Crayon Batik, July 17 - 20,

1:00-3:30pm
Sushi Enthusiastic About Becoming Understudy

El Paso, Texas (May 29, 2012) Sunny, the iconic and beloved sea lion at the El Paso Zoo, is easing into retirement from his daily presentations. Zoo guests have been watching Sunnys daily training sessions with zoo keepers for approximately 20 years (over half a million people since 2004). Keepers train Sunny for health management purposes while also having a little fun tossing a ball, putting recyclables into the blue bin to encourage visitors to recycle and teaching the public about conservation and health. Sunny has been an ambassador for ocean conservation by helping staff to promote and distribute over 100,000 sea food watch cards. Training sessions mostly consist of checking Sunnys physical condition (mouth, ears, flippers etc) to ensure that he is in good health. Training sessions such as these were essential in letting keepers know that it was time to ease Sunny into retirement.
SUNNY, THE SEA LION, EASES INTO RETIREMENT

We build a very close bond with our animals and because of that bond, we were able to determine that Sunny was ready to take it easy. He is really enjoying his semi-retirement, said Area Supervisor Amanda Leverett. Sunny, turning 26 years old on June 12, began showing signs that he was ready to slow down. As Sunny has gotten older, his hearing has begun to decline, he has shown signs of arthritis and is also being monitored for heart disease which is common in older animals. Sea lion training sessions are strenuous exercise and because of his age, it is becoming more difficult for him to be the star of both sea lion training sessions/ presentations. Sunny will continue to work with zoo keepers and will continue to enjoy the interaction with them but the activities will not be as strenuous. Keep-
ers will also now focus on teaching him new training behaviors for health management and to ensure the ease of blood draws, ultrasounds, eye exams and injections. The goal of his health management is to make him as comfortable as possible and keep him under constant veterinary care. Guests will still be able to see Sunny once a day as well 14year-old Sushi who has stepped in as Sunnys understudy. Zoo keepers have noticed that Sushi is excited about taking over
one of the two daily presentations and have also noted that her training behaviors have improved. Sea Lion training sessions/presentations take place daily at 10:50 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. at the El Paso Electric Sea Lion Amphitheater. Presentations are typically 1020 minutes in length. For more information, visit elpasozoo.org or call 915-521-1850
Papier-mch Tea Pots, July 24 - 27, 1:00-3:30pm

Yesterdays news becomes todays treasure when you use papier-mch to create your own whimsical teapot. Make headlines as you decorate the tea pot on the last day! Instructor: Lisa Cuellar
hibition! Instructor: Monica Seymore
Wax Batik, June 12 - 15, 1:003:30pm $68/$85 Learn the art of batik using fab-
3D Mixed Media, June 26 29, 9:30am-12:00pm $68/$85

Use your imagination by combining new techniques and 3D to create fun sculpture. Imagine the possibilities. Instructor: Lisa Cuellar
T-Shirt Art, June 26 - 29, Super Heroes, July 31 - August 3, 9:30am-12:00pm

Imagine you have secret powers! What would they be? Design yourself as a super hero in this adventurous class with paint, fabric, masks and more! Instructor: Greg Decker
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
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
Oil Pastels, July 31 - August 3, 1:00-3:30pm

Create a masterpiece using the medium of oil pastels. Explore the techniques that make this medium so exciting! Instructor: Lisa Cuellar
ric 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
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
Ages 9-12 Years Old Play with Clay, June 12 - 15, 9:30am-12:00pm $68/$85 Have fun learning the basics of clay using coil, pinch pot and slab construction. Instructor: Lisa Cuellar Monoprints, June 12 - 15,
9:30am-12:00pm No two are alike! Using simple materials like ink and paint, make one-of-a-kind art. Instructor: Michelle Murphy
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
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
Henna Art, July 17 - 20,

9:30am-12:00pm Learn how to make intricate patterns with henna! You will leave with temporary wearable art that you help design! Instructor: Corina Bualle
Pillow Portraits, June 12 - 15,

1:00-3:30pm Create a one-of-a-kind soft sculpture portrait using cloth, marker and various artist mediums. You
Four Days of Clay, June 19 - 22, 1:003:30pm $68/$85 Learn the basics of creating clay figures using different modeling techniques. Create your favorite animal, character or who knows what? Instructor: Wendi Glick
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 design in this team oriented class. Instructor: Greg Decker
will take home your own soft sculpture ready for ex-
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 Self Portraits, July 24 - 27,
1:00-3:30pm Who are you? How do you see yourself? Use the mirror to draw your own beautiful face during this exciting camp of self exploration. Instructor: Greg Decker
serious all the time! Use your own special brand of humor to create artworks that focus on the funny, absurd and more. Instructor: Vanessa Torrez
with paint, fabric, masks and more! Instructor: Greg Decker
and watercolor. The class is six sessions. Instructor: Greg Decker
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
Introduction to Oil Painting

1:00-3:30pm $47 Members/$59 Non-Mem-
$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
Printmaking, July 31 - August 3, 9:30am-12:00pm

You can do so much with so little! Use everyday materials and block printing to create unique multi dimensional plant and animal prints. Instructor: Lisa Cuellar
Sundays June 10 - July 15

INSIGHTS MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS Summer Discover

LEGO Mania I June 12 - June 15 Build a city or space station with houses, skyscrapers, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers and more. Explore the many possibilities of LEGOS building systems while learning basic architecture techniques and scientific principles.
Working from Life

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
Super Heroes, July 31 August 3, 1:00-3:30pm

Imagine you have secret powPICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY
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
Art ClAsses for Adults 15 YeArs And older,

Saturdays June 9 - July 14 Narrative Collage and Watercolor. 9:30am-12:00pm
$47 Members/$59 Non-Members Work thematically while working with direct materials: such as photography, collage
Saturdays June 9 - July 28
Lets be Witty, July 31 August 3, 9:30am-12:00pm

Art making doesnt need to be
ers! What would they be? Design yourself as a super hero in this adventurous class
Wheel-throwing with Clay

12:30-3:30pm
12:30-3:30pm $75 Members/$95 Non-members. Learn basic wheel-throwing skills including centering,
bers Start painting now! Learn introductory oil painting techniques while examining still life. The class is six sessions. Instructor: Greg Decker
Sundays June 10 - July 29
Wheel-throwing with Clay
INSIGHTS MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS

Chemistry in the House June 19 - June 22
Learn about the basics of chemistry through hands on experiments using common household materials. Use Kool
Dino Track Lab - June 26 June 29

Begin your adventure over 200 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Step
LEGO Mania II - July 24 July 27

This camp is a more challenging version of LEGO Mania I. Explore the many possibilities of LEGOS building systems while learning basic architecture techniques and scientific principles.
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.
bicycling, and many more.
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.
NASA Space Exploration July 17 - July 20

Learn all about space exploration, gravity and rocket power.
KIDS ages 6+ to 12 years!

Each camp runs Tuesday - Friday. Morning sessions - 9am 12pm 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
Aid to tie-dye your own t-shirt. Test for acids and bases using red cabbage. Make a volcano and lava lamp, and use pop rocks and mentos in some explosive experiments! Create your own toothpaste and more... all while exploring the amazing aspects of chemistry.
on the rocky path that dinosaurs once roamed. Become a paleontologist and uncover dinosaur tracks! * This camp requires hiking or other forms of physical activity.
Reach for the Stars - July 10 - July 13

Search the heavens for all the wonders of the cosmos. Learn how astronomer's search the farthest reaches of space, and see what they're seeing.
VARIOUS CAMPS THROUGHOUT EL PASO AND LAS CRUCES The YMCA day camps for 2012:
HALF DAY CAMPS (K-5) incorporate 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. SPECIALTY CAMPS (ages vary)
are half-day camps focusing on specific programs specialties for the entire week, including basketball, art, soccer, acting,
Saturday Art Fiesta classes

for ages 5-12 meet every Saturday.
May 27th, July 30th
Diablos camps El Paso

Diablos host the summer camps and clinics at Cohen Stadium. Call for cost: 755-2000 or diablos.com. Diablos Baseball clinics are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Continues on next page
Diablos camps ..Continued from page 17...Sunday, May 27 and Monday, July 30. Registration is 9 a.m. Diamond Girl Dance camp is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 and July 21.
June 17th Whats Up Zak? Kids Summer Musical Program

Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird, hosts amusic program for children entering pre-K through eight grade 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Sundays June 10July 29; plus Saturdays, July 21 and 28. Registration deadline is May 31; late registration through June 17, if space available. Participation is free. Information: 584-2133. Registration forms and permission slips available at the church office or online at westernhillsep.org. Students will help put on an upbeat, jazzy musical about Zacchaeus the Tax collector. Kids
will learn to dance, sing, act, and build props and sets. The presentation will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 29. Pre-casting auditions are 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3, for solos and major roles. Previous experience not necessary; participants need to be of Christian faith.
offer a variety of summer art classes at the Olo Gallery, 504 San Francisco Street in Union Plaza. Pre-registration required, space is limited. Information: 533-9575 or creativekidsart.org.
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.
All Summer Sacramento Summer Camps Sacramento

Methodist Assembly, 30 miles southeast of Cloudcroft, N.M., is taking registration for its 2012 summer camps for children and teens during the summer months. Information: 1-800-667-3414. Registration forms available online at sacramentoassembly.org. New programs this year include programs paintball, ATV trail rides, challenge course with high and low ropes, giant swing, climbing wall, fly fishing, archery and more.
All Summer Creative Kids summer classes Creative Kids will
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 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.
paso.org and can be brought to the nearest YWCA branch
June 2nd- July 28th Library Kids Summer programs The El Paso Public
Library will host a series of programs for kids at all library branches, June 2-July 28. In-
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
June 4th- July 20th

Summer Cre-Arte Academy Teresa Fernandez will host bilingual art classes for ages 4-10 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 4:30 to 7;30 p.m. Mondays 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.
All Summer Summer Nature Camp

Las Cruces Museum of Natural Historys four different summer Nature Camp for ages 5 to 12 June 4- 29 at the museum, Mesilla Valley Mall. Camps focus on engineering, 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 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.
All Summer YWCA Summer Camps

YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region camps are Monday through Friday through the summer months. Girls and boys ages 5 to 12 can enjoy indoor and outdoor sports and recreation, arts and crafts, swimming and field 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 ywcael-
formation: 351-4435. For complete schedule, visit the Kids Zone at elpasolibrary.org. This years programs/presenters include Asombro-Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, Bob King, Chet Gecko, Chinese Calligraphy, Daisy the Party Clown, Desert Weeds Printmaking Workshop with Oscar Moya and Lydia Limas, Doug Wilsons Magic Show, Draw Like A Maya with Gabriel Gaytn, Jaime OHara: The Magic Guy, Karuna Warren and the New World Drummers, Mad Science, Marthas Dinosaur Origami, Nancy Green, Randy Collins, Teresa and Monica Ortiz, Turtles, Turtles with Max Soto, Zakia (Belly Dancing) and Z-Z the Clown.
June 2nd- July 14th Summer Reading Club

The El Paso Public Librarys free Summer Reading Club for children completing grades 5 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
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM JUNE 07, 2012 PAGE 19 June 1822 Fantastic Flora! for ages 7- 9. Each day covers a different aspect of botany including native plants, wildflowers, plants of the ancient world and carnivorous plants. Cost: $100. dren who have taken the camps a second time as they get older. Yet this year the museum finds it difficult to reach potentially interested families. The expense of large ads exceeds our budget. Thus we are asking the public to pass the word to families with children ages 7 to 12 who are interested in the 14,000 years of prehistory in El Paso and learning about the archaeological techniques that help us find out about the ancient past. The camp registration fee is $55 for El Paso Museum of Archaeology members and $70 for non-members. Registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis as attendance is limited to twelve students per camp. For information and the camp registration form contact the museum at 915-755-4332 orguidamr@elpasotexas.gov.
pendently, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position. (This can be done with support) involvement of parents, initial play in the wading pool and progression to the main pool when students are ready. Completion Requirements: Enter the water independently, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position. (This can be done with support)
LEVEL 2 (6-13 years)

Swimmers will start to learn basic water exploration and swimming skills. This class covers submersion under the water, floating & gliding on front & back, rhythmic breathing, safety & survival skills, ..Continues on next page
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.
433-3684 or viva-ep.org. Participants will be showcased at the Viva! El Paso performance at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 22
June 18th- Aug 17th Summer Zoo Camp The

weeklong camps for ages 6 to 10 are 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday June 18-Aug. 17, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Campers will learn about conservation and experience live education animals, behind-the-scenes tours, crafts, games and more. Cost: $100 per week (includes t-shirt and snacks); $90 for zoo members. Advance reservations needed. Information: 532-8156 or elpasozoo.org. This years two camps are Kudus and Gazelles or Ostrich and Rheas.
Space Camp 30th Anniversary Celebration June 14 16, 2012

Space Camp will celebrate 30 years of being the premier science destination for adventure and excitement! For more info www.spacecamp.com
Advanced Preschool (4-5 years) (Students must have

taken the preschool class to enroll) The advanced preschool is like the preschool class, but will have students start to work on level 1 material at an earlier age.
June 2529 Junior Paleontologist for ages 5-6. Campers learn about many kinds of dinosaurs through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities Cost: $75.
The El Paso Museum of Archaeology Summer Camps Still Open

9 am to Noon, Tuesdays through Fridays on the following dates: For ages 7 to 9 years/Entering Grades 2-4: June 12 to 15 and July 10 to 13 For ages 10 to 12 years/Entering Grades 5-7: June 26 to 29 and July 24 to 27 The El Paso Museum of Archaeology still has space available in all archaeology camps. These camps are popular with children, as shown by the chil-
El Paso Parks and Recreation Learn to Swim Program

Class the entire summer. (Session 1) June 11 June 21 (Session 2) June 25 July 6 (Session 3) July 9 July 19 (Session 4) July 23 August 2 (Session 5) August 6 Aug. 16 * Classes will run Monday Thursday
Completion Requirements: Step from side into

chest deep water, move into a front for 5 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front float then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths. (Children can be assisted when taking a breath)
PRESCHOOL (4-5 years)

Students in this class will learn basic water adjustment skills with an emphasis on play to prepare them for comfort in the water for Level 1 & 2. It is designed to teach swimmer independence without the
June 18-June 22nd Viva El Paso Kids Camp

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:
NJTL Tennis Camp National 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 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
LEVEL 1 (6-13 years)

Swimmers will start to learn basic water exploration and swimming skills. This class covers submersion under the water, floating & gliding on front & back, rhythmic breathing, safety & survival skills, and front & back crawls at a beginner level. Students receive certification after passing the required skills test. Class ratio is 1:6.
Completion Requirements: Enter the water inde-
SPOTLIGHTEPNEWS.COM JUNE 07, 2012 PAGE 20 Continued from page 19..and front & back crawls at a beginner level. Students receive certification after passing the required skills test. This class for parent and child is designed to teach parents how to work safely and effectively with their infant to provide a safe environment, so that, he or she can develop water adjustment skills and have fun in the water. Skill level and times are subject to change based on enrollment summer for children ages 8-17. Summer Session I will be from 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. (Monday and Wednesday) from June 11th July 6th at the El Paso Garden Center, 3105 Grant Ave. in Memorial Park. Registration will begin on May 28, 2012 and is open to the first 25 children and can be done online at the City Parks and Recreation website at www.elpasotexas.gov/parks or in person at the Garden Center. Activities will include short hikes, bird and bug identification, along with learning about native desert plants and wild life habitats. Summer Session II will begin registration on May 28, 2012 for the first 25 children. The camp will be from 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. (Monday and Wednesday) from July 9th August 3rd, with the same activities as Session I. Keith Hall, Coordinator of the Trailblazers Program says, The camps will focus on the youth participating in the Wise Kids Outdoors which teaches the energy balance concept while encouraging children to explore the outdoors and to understand the way nature and the earth live in balance
Completion Requirements: Step from side into

chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions for 5 body lengths. (You can assist with taking a breath) LEVEL 3 (Must have completed level 2 or equivalent skills) This class is designed to build upon skills learned at Levels 1 & 2. The back crawl will be introduced and the front & back crawls will be perfected. Students will learn to tread water. Safety & survival skills will be expanded. Students can receive certification after passing the required skills test. Completion Requirements: Jump into deep water, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards. Parent and Child Aquatics INFANT (6-18 months) &
Midnight Basketball .This

summer, the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will offer a free Midnight
Basketball League to boys and girls ages 12-17. The program begins on June 14th and will end on August 17th. Registration is now open and Volunteer Coaches are also needed. Games will be played on Friday nights from 9:00 p.m. Midnight.
Trailblazers Summer Camps
Holocaust Museum summer camp El Paso Holocaust

Museum and Study Center, 715 N. Oregon, will host its 4th annual summer program, Time Travelers, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday,.. Continues on next page
TODDLER (18-48 months)
Outdoor Recreation Program for Youth. The Trailblazers Outdoor Recreation Program will offer two free camps this
Wreck-It Ralph
crashes onto the big screen on November 2, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D in select theaters.
Its first look day!! We wanted to share with you the first images that are now available for the film Wreck-It Ralph, from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy-winning director Rich Moore (TVs The Simpsons, Futurama). Wreck-It Ralph will take moviegoers on a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in Wreck-It Ralph. Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Step Brothers) is tired of being overshadowed by Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock), the good guy star of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides hes tired of playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every generation of video games to prove hes got what it takes to be a hero. On his quest, he meets the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch, TVs Glee) from the first-person action game Heros Duty. But its the feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman, The Sarah Silverman Program) from the candy-coated cart racing game, Sugar Rush, whose world is threatened when Ralph accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens the entire arcade. Will Ralph realize his dream and save the day before its too late?
Holocaust Museum summer camp..Continued from page 20... June 18-22, for ages 8 to
12. Participants will travel back in time to learn about important historical figures who made an important contribution to society. They also will look into the future to create their own stories of positive change. Guest speakers, including a local Holocaust survivor and a camp liberator. Cost: $50 for first child enrolled; $40 for each additional child in the same family; $35 museum members (includes supplies, camp t-shirt, daily snacks and pizza party). Deadline to register is June 8; space is limited. Information: Jamie Williams, 351-0048, ext. 24 or jamie@elpasoholocaustmuseum.org. Web: elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
Montessori Summer Camp

Mountain West Montessori, 403 Frontera, will host camps on weekdays, June 18-July 14 and July 16-Aug. 10, for toddlers through age 8. Camps offered full day, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or half day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Camps include Spanish and English immersion environments, swimming and tennis at El Paso Tennis Club, arts and crafts, water games, gardening, cooking and more. Cost for ages 4 and older begins at $230 (half-day) and $260 (full-day) for two weeks; before and after school care available for additional charge. Additional family processing fee of $30 required; registration due first day of camp. Bussed field trip $20 fee include sack lunch, ride and entrance to destination. Information: 584-5728 or mwmontessori.com. Toddler and elementary programs offered. Toddler Infant Community program students must sign up for at least four weeks. Volunteer Summer Camp Counselors age 13 and older are also being sought; volunteers receive paid field trips and t-shirts.
Mesa, hosts summer music classes in music and voice June 11-29 for ages 7 to teen. Each five-day camp runs Monday through Friday. All instruments provided during camp. Information/cost: 842-8808 or marioslaguitarra.com. Broadway Musical 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 11-15 and June 18-22. Students learn choreographed musical numbers from shows like Mary Poppins, The Aristocats, Grease and Wicked, as well as work on costumes and make up. Electric Guitar for Beginners 1 to 3 p.m. June 11-15. Students learn to play blues and simple rock-and-roll style music, electric guitar basics, music notation and simple chords. Piano Basics 1 to 3 p.m. June 18-22. Students learn to
the basic techniques and play a few short pieces.
Southwest Student String Institute The summer

string camp is 9 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 1115, at Da Vinci School for Science & the Arts, 785 Southwestern. The camp is open to all string students age 5-18 and features orchestra and sectional training. parent workshop, student talent show, ice cream social, sports and games and other music activities. Registration is 8 a.m. Monday, with the final camp concert at 4 p.m. Friday. Cost: $225. Information/registration: 584-9499 or burnhamwood.org.
read notes for both hands on the grand staff and at the completion of the course will be able to play a song all on their own. Beginning Violin 9 to 11 a.m. June 25-29. Students get to know the instrument, learn
Summer Jazz Camp El Paso Conservatory of Music hosts the camp taught by celebrated local jazz artists Mack Goldsbury, Curt Warren, Ricky Malichi and Eric Unsworth 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday, July 23-28, at its Downtown location, 801 N. Mesa. Students learn jazz in an ensemble setting with a final performance at 2 p.m. Sunday,July 29. Cost: $200. Information: 833-0263 or elpasoconservatory.org. The Conservatory also hosts private lessons for students age 4 through adult May 30-Sept. 2. Summer Orchestra Camp El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras 3rd annual summer camp for ages 9-22 is 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, July 23-28, at Jefferson High School, 4700 Alameda, open to any young musician with at least one year of experience on an orchestral instrument. The daily schedule provides a mix of music rehearsals and camp activities. Cost: $85 by July 1. Information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org. Summer Piano Camp El
Paso Music Teachers Association hosts a four-day camp for students who have completed kinder through 6th grade 9 a.m.
to noon Monday through Thursday, July 23-26, at El Paso Community Colleges Valle Verde campus, 919 Hunter. Students will have activities that focus on music skills in keyboard classes, beginning piano class, music theory games, music history, beginning and advanced recorder classes, and daily recitals. All participants receive a camp t-shirt and certificate of completion; trophy for thirdyear campers. Cost: $100 registration fee (through July 1); $125 after. After July 1, add $25. Space limited to 50 students on a first come, first serve basis. Information: 2402268 (evenings preferred, but may leave a message or text) or epmta.org.
Camp Sparkle writing camps The summer writing

camps are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 10-12 and 1 to 5 p.m. for ages 13-14 Mondays through Fridays, June 11-Aug. 24, with instruction by an experienced English Teacher with M.Ed. in Psychology and Guidance. Learn dynamic, effective techniques that sparkle, taking writing styles to higher levels. Location to be determined. No camps the week of July 2-6 or July 30-Aug. 3 Cost: $100 for 20 hours of instruction; space is limited. Information/reservations: 4228793 or 532-6880.
clude soccer/tennis, yoga/tai chi, Chinese/Arabic, sign language, sketching, martial arts, belly dancing and more. Cost: $10 per class. Information: 831-8840 or dnn.epcc.edu/nwlibrary/.
Books and Beyond Summer Program El Paso Community Colleges Northwest Campus Library, 6701 S. Desert, host classes for children of all ages and adults 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.June 11-29. Classes in-
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program Kids

can earn a free book in the
Summer reading program, Imaginations Destination, through Sept. 4, at area Barnes & Nobles. Kids entering grades 1-6 can pick up a reading form to log their progress. Those who read eight books during the summer months can receive a free book from a pre-selected list. Books read during the summer do not need to be purchased from Barnes & Noble, but forms must be completed to earn free book; limit one per participating child. Free reading club forms may be picked up at Barnes & Noble during the summer months: ..Continues on next page
La Guitarra Summer Camps

La Guitarra Studio, 6503 N.
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Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program ... West

Side: 705 Sunland Park. Information: 581-5353. East Side: 9521 Viscount. Information: 590-1932. Las Cruces: 700 S. Telshor in Mesilla Valley Mall. Information: (575) 522-4499. Forms available in both English and Spanish on-line at barnesandnoble.com/summerreadi ng.
Engineering Camp UTEP

College of Engineering will host its week-long Excellence in Technology, Engineering, and Science (ExciTES) Summer Institute June 4-Aug. 3 for students in grades 6 through 10 at UTEP. Ten-day sessions are June 18-29 and July 9-21. Participants will meet faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Engineering, as well as engage in hands-on activities and learn about the many fields of Technology, Engineering and Science. Space is limited; classes fill early. Some scholarships available. Cost: $175. Information/schedule: 747-5460 or engineering.utep.edu/plaza/excites/index.html.
Chinese Summer classes

Ai-Hwa Chinese Language Schools summer intensive entry-level language classes for children age 5 and older is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, July 14-Aug. 18, at the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. The classes focuses on phonetics and listening, speaking, reading, and writing in traditional Chinese characters and cultural activities. Cost: $90. Information: epchinese.org. Registration: 543-6747 or internationalmuseumofart.net.
to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11-July 20. Pre- and post-camp care available 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for additional cost. Cost: $240 per session ($220 for session II); $15 discount for second child in the same family. Campers must bring a sack lunch each day. Information: (575) 646-2907 or recsport.nmsu.edu/sportscamp. Parents Night is 6 p.m. Sunday, June 10, in the Activity Center. An additional camp for Deaf and hearing impaired is June 25-29. Call for details.
treadmill. Early registration encouraged, as space is limited. Participants must arrive by noon a.m. and be picked up by 4:30 p.m. No camp July 2-6. Cost: $150 per week. Information: 479-PUCK (7825), therman@rhinohockey or elpasohockey.org.
Carmike Summer Kid Series

Carmike Cinemas, 9840 Gateway North, hosts summer family movies at 10 a.m. Thursdays, June 21-Aug. 23. Admission: $2 (includes small drink and popcorn). Information: 751-5613. June 21 Puss N Boots June 28 Chicken Run
NMSU Sports Camp New

Mexico State Universitys Activity Center 2012 summer sports camp. Camps for ages 48 and 9-12 offered with physical activities, games and a camping trip for older kids. Two-week sessions are 9 a.m.
Summer Hockey Camp El Paso Rhinos Hockey Club will host its 2012 summer camps 12:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11-July 20, at the El Paso Rhinos Training Center, 3945 Doniphan Park Circle. for beginning (age 10 and younger) and intermediate (age 10 and older) players. Each five-day camp focuses on skating, skating technique, shooting, passing and dry land training on the endless ice
Childrens College El
Paso Community College presents for children and teens at the various EPCC campuses. Registration available at any EPCC campus. Classes begin June 9. Tuition varies, depending on class. Information: 8312089 or epcc.edu/ce. Popular classes include Adventures in Reading, Math Master, LEGO Mindstorms, CSI for Children, Top Model, Young Artist Workshop, Sign Language for Kids, Martial Arts, Golf for Children, Hip Hop Dance, Ballet, Vocal Studies, Guitar and Piano. Teen classes include Babysitting, Guitar and Voice. Summer camps offered in Fine Arts, Fun and Fitness, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Video Game Maker, Soccer, Mad Science and Young Rembrandts.
Fridays, June 4-July 20, at Bassett Place. Registration forms available at the Bassett Place Customer Service Center. Scheduling is first-come, firstserve. Class limited to 25 students. Information: 772-7479 or 772-7106. The program is open to children aged 5 and 6 who are about to start school. The oneweek class, sponsored by Bassett Place with the El Paso Police Department, teaches kids about traffic, fire, stray animals, strangers, drugs and other safety issues. Instruction is in a classroom setting for an hour then in the kid-sized Safety Town Village for the second hour. Graduation ceremony at 11 a.m. each Friday of program.
Each day ends with cooling off on the splash pad. Open to all girls; bring a sack lunch each day. Cost: $30 (includes membership fee for new scouts). Information: 566-9433 or sdsw.org.
Summer Movies Premiere Cinemas 8 in Bassett Place, 6101 Gateway West, will host Wacky Wednesday movies at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, during the summer months. Admission: $1. Information: 771-7900. June 13: Puss in Boots June 20: Alvin & the Chipmunks, Chip wrecked June 27: Despicable Me.
Tru Blu U Camp Girl

Scouts of the Desert Southwest host a camp celebrating individuality for grades 6-8 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, June 19-21, at Camp Pioneer, 3400 Girl Scout Road in Sunland Park, with Miss Teen El Paso Hannah Warnoch, Miss El Paso County Shannon McMillan and Miss El Paso Alysha Green. Activities include learning about ones own body image (whats reality and whats not), intelligence and other qualities of being a young woman generation. Girls will also participate in a community service project. Bring a sack lunch Cost: $20 (includes scouting membership). Information: 566-9433 or gsdsw.org.
July 5 Over the Hedge July 12 Kung Fu Panda July 19 Shark Tale July 26 How To Train Your Dragon Aug. 2 Madagascar 2 Aug. 9 Bee Movie Aug. 16 Monsters vs. Aliens Aug. 23 Megamind.
At the Clayground summer camps At The Clayground,

5860 N. Mesa, hosts kids summer camps for ages 4 and older Mondays through Thursdays beginning June 4. Sessions are 10:30 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3:30 p.m. with a different theme each day including Live Like a Rock Star, Enjoy a Beach Party or Walk Like an Egyptian. Cost: $25 per child. Reservations required. Information: 533-2529 or attheclayground.com.
International Friends Camp

Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest week-long camp on world cultures is 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11-15, at Camp Pioneer, 3400 Girl Scout Road in Sunland Park. Each day girls will explore a different country: India to make a Diwali lamp; Switzerland to enjoy cheese fondue; Africa and visit the savanna where elephants roam; and Mexico to play jai alai.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Just for Kids The resort in

Mescalero, N.M. hosts summertime activity program for children of guests ages 5-12 June through August with arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, games and more. Cost: $20 per child (includes lunch). Information/registration: (575) 464-7089 or innofthemountaingods.com.
Safety Town The 46th annual Safety Town program for children about to start school has free weekly sessions, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays through
Now Showing MADAGASCAR 3:

EUROPE'S MOST WANTED
Open Nationwide 06/08/12 Runtime 93 min MPAA Rating PG for some mild action and rude humor. Starring Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen Genre Animation Synopsis Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple; King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are along for the adventure. This time the road takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent Madagascar style!
Premiere Cinemas
6101 Gateway West S.15 Schedule good for June 8th
CINEMARK CIELO VISTA

Gateway West Blvd/Cielo Vista Mall
EAST POINTE MOVIES 12 Schedule good for 06/8 - 06/14 I-10 & Lee Trevino
21 JUMP STREET (R) 11:25a 2:05p 4:40p 7:10p 9:40p ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS CHIP-WRECKED (G) 11:10a 1:45p 6:55p AMERICAN REUNION (R) 11:20a 1:55p 7:15p CASA DE MI PADRE (R) 4:45p 9:20p JOHN CARTER 2-D (PG-13) 3:00p 9:30p JOHN CARTER 3-D (PG-13) 12:00p 6:35p JOURNEY 2 THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND 3-D (PG) 11:50a 2:35p 5:15p 7:30p 9:45p MIRROR MIRROR (PG) 11:30a 2:10p 4:35p 7:00p 9:35p PROJECT X (R) 4:30p 9:50p SAFE (R) 11:15a 1:30p 3:55p 6:25p 8:55p SAFE HOUSE (R) 11:35a 2:15p 4:50p 7:25p 10:00p THE LUCKY ONE (PG-13) 11:55a 2:40p 5:05p 7:35p 9:55p THE THREE STOOGES (PG) 11:45a 2:00p 4:25p 6:40p 9:00p WRATH OF THE TITIANS 2-D (PG-13) 11:40a 2:30p 5:00p 7:20p 9:40p WRATH OF THE TITANS 3-D (PG-13) 11:00a 1:35p 4:10p 6:30p 9:05p
BATTLESHIP (PG-13) 10:05a 11:00a 12:15p 1:15p 2:15p 3:30p 4:30p 5:30p 6:45p 7:45p 9:00p 10:00p *BATTLESHIP DBOX (PG-13) 12:15p 3:30p 6:45p 10:00p *CHERNOBYLE DIARIES (R) 11:05a 12:35p 1:35p 3:05p 4:05p 5:35p 6:35p 8:00p 9:05p 10:35p MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED 2-D (PG) 10:45a 11:15a 1:40p 2:05p 4:25p 5:10p 7:10p 7:55p 9:55p 10:25p MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED 3-D (PG) 10:00a 11:30a 12:55p 2:15p 3:40p 5:00p 6:25p 7:45p 9:10p 10:30p *MADAGASCAR 3: LOS FUGITIVOS 3-D (PG) 10:30a 1:20p 4:05p 6:50p 9:40p MIRROR MIRROR (PG) 10:30a 1:20p 4:10p 7:00p 9:45p *SOUND OF MY VOICE (R) 11:40a 2:15p 4:55p 7:30p 10:05p THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT (R) 12:00p 3:05p 6:15p 9:25p *THE LORAX 3-D (PG) 4:20p 7:15p 9:40p THE LORAX 2-D (PG) 10:50a 1:35p *THINK LIKE A MAN (PG-13) 12:50p 4:00p 7:05p 10:10p WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN EXPECTING (PG-13) 10:00a 10:30a 12:55p 1:25p 3:50p 4:20p 6:45p 7:15p 9:45p 10:10p WRATH OF THE TITANS 2-D (PG-13) 10:45a 1:30p 4:15p 7:05p 9:40p * -- denotes Pass Restricted features
Schedule good for Friday June 8th

Prometheus R124 Mins RealD 3D 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 3:00pm4:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm Digital Cinema11:00am 2:00pm 5:00pm 8:00pm For Greater Glory R Digital Cinema 10:05am 1:50pm | 5:30pm | 9:15pm Snow White and the HuntsmanPG-13 Digital Cinema 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 7:30pm 8:30pm |10:30pm Men in Black 3PG-13 RealD 3D 10:15am 1:15pm 4:15pm | 7:15pm | 10:15pm Digital Cinema 10:45am | 1:45pm | 4:45pm | 7:45pm | 10:45pm The DictatorR83 MinsDigital Cinema 10:40am | 4:40pm | 10:40pm Dark Shadows PG-13 Digital Cinema 10:20am | 4:20pm | 10:20pm The Best Exotic Marigold HotelPG-13 Digital Cinema 10:35am | 1:35pm | 4:35pm | 7:35pm | 10:35pm Marvel's The Avengers PG-13140 Mins RealD 3D 10:00am | 1:30pm | 5:00pm 8:45pm Digital Cinema 11:15am | 2:45pm | 6:30pm | 10:15pm Bernie PG-13Digital Cinema 1:40pm 7:40pm Darling Companion PG-13Digital Cinema 10:10am | 1:10pm | 4:10pm | 7:10pm | 10:10pm The Hunger Games PG-13Digital Cinema 1:00pm | 7:00pm
CINEMARK 14 - EL PASO
West side of El Paso at Mesa & I-10

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted PG RealD 3D 10:05am | 12:30pm | 1:00pm | 3:55pm | 6:30pm | 7:00pm | 10:05pm Digital Cinema 9:05am | 9:35am | 12:00pm | 2:55pm | 3:25pm | 6:00pm | 9:05pm | 9:35pm Prometheus R Cinemark XD-RealD 3D 9:15am | 12:50pm | 4:15pm | 7:30pm | 10:40pm RealD 3D 9:50am | 4:45pm Digital Cinema 1:20pm | 8:00pm Snow White and the Huntsman PG-13 Digital Cinema 9:00am | 9:45am | 12:10pm | 1:05pm | 3:30pm | 4:25pm | 6:50pm | 7:45pm | 10:15pm | 10:55pm Chernobyl Diaries R Digital Cinema 10:50pm Men in Black 3 PG-13RealD 3D 12:55pm | 7:40pmDigital Cinema 9:20am | 12:15pm | 3:20pm | 6:15pm | 9:15pm Battleship PG-13 Digital Cinema 11:35am 3:05pm 6:40pm 9:55pm What to Expect When You're Expecting PG-13 Digital Cinema 10:35am | 4:30pm | 10:25pm The Dictator RDigital Cinema 9:40am | 12:20pm | 3:00pm | 5:30pm | 8:20pm Dark Shadows PG-13Digital Cinema1:30pm | 7:20pm The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel PG-13Digital Cinema 9:55am | 1:00pm 4:10pm 7:15pm | 10:20pm Marvel's The Avengers PG-13 RealD 3D 9:25am | 4:00pm | 11:05pm Digital Cinema 9:30am 1:05pm 4:35pm 8:10pm
TINSELTOWN
Schedule good for 6/8
AVENGERS THE: 2D (PG13) 12:45 | 1:00 | 4:15 | 7:30 | 10:15 | 10:45 AVENGERS THE: 3D (PG13) 4:00 | 7:15 BATTLESHIP (PG13) 1:00 | 4:05 | 7:10 | 10:15 CHERNOBYL DIARIES (R) 12:00 | 2:20 | 4:40 | 7:10 DARK SHADOWS (PG13)11:00 | 4:25 | 9:50 DICTATOR, THE (R)9:30 | 11:45 FOR GREATER GLORY (NR) 10:30 | 1:40 | 4:50 | 8:00 | 11:10 MADAGASCAR 3: 2D (PG) 11:30 | 1:55 | 4:20 | 6:45 | 9:10 MADAGASCAR 3: 3D (PG) 10:30 | 12:50 | 3:10 | 5:30 | 7:55 MEN IN BLACK 3:2D (PG13) 11:00 | 12:00 | 1:40 | 2:40 | 4:20 | 5:20 | 7:00 | 8:00 | 9:40 | 10:40 MEN IN BLACK 3:3D (PG13) 11:30 | 2:10 | 4:50 | 7:30 | 10:10 PROMETHEUS 2D (NR)10:30 | 12:00 | 3:00 | 5:50 | 7:15 | 8:45 | 11:40 PROMETHEUS 3D (NR)11:00 | 1:25 | 1:55 | 4:20 | 4:50 | 7:45 | 10:10 | 10:40 SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN (PG13)11:00 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 4:00 | 5:00 | 7:00 | 8:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:15am WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOURE EXPE (PG13) 1:45 | 7:10
Las Palmas i-10 @ Zaragosa

Night)12:01am Chernobyl Diaries R Digital Cinema 10:50am | 1:40pm | 4:20pm 6:50pm 9:30pm 11:55pm Men in Black 3 PG-13RealD 3D 11:00am | 2:00pm | 5:00pm | 8:00pm | 11:00pmDigital Cinema 10:05am | 12:45pm | 3:35pm | 6:30pm | 9:20pmMidnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night)12:10am Battleship PG-13Digital Cinema 11:45am 3:05pm 7:00pm 10:30pm What to Expect When You're Expecting PG-13 Digital Cinema 10:20am | 1:05pm | 4:05pm | 7:10pm | 10:10pm The Dictator RDigital Cinema 12:20pm | 3:00pm | 5:40pm | 8:10pm | 10:35pm Dark Shadows PG-13Digital Cinema10:15am | 1:10pm | 4:00pm | 7:30pm | 10:25pm Marvel's The AvengersPG-13 RealD 3D 12:15pm | 3:40pm | 7:15pm | 10:40pm Digital Cinema 10:30am | 2:10pm | 6:00pm | 9:25pm

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted PG RealD 3D 10:40am | 12:00pm | 1:15pm | 2:35pm | 3:50pm | 5:10pm | 6:25pm | 7:45pm | 9:00pm | 10:20pm | 11:35pm Digital Cinema 10:00am | 11:20am | 12:35pm | 1:55pm | 3:10pm | 4:30pm | 5:45pm | 7:05pm | 8:20pm | 9:40pm | 10:55pm Prometheus R Cinemark XDRealD 3D 10:25am | 1:30pm | 4:35pm | 7:40pm | 10:45pm RealD 3D 11:25am | 2:30pm | 5:35pm | 8:40pm | 11:45pm Digital Cinema 12:25pm | 3:30pm | 6:35pm | 9:50pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday Night) 12:15am For Greater GloryRDigital Cinema 11:05am 2:45pm 6:15pm 9:55pm Snow White and the Huntsman PG-13 Digital Cinema 10:10am | 11:10am | 12:10pm | 1:20pm | 2:20pm | 3:20pm | 4:25pm | 5:30pm | 6:40pm | 7:35pm | 8:50pm | 10:00pm | 10:50pm Midnight Showtimes (Late Friday
PREMIERE MONTWOOD 7 2200 N. Yarbrough

Schedule good for 6/08 - 6/14
21 JUMP STREET (R) 12:25p 2:45p 5:00p 7:15p 9:30p AMERICAN REUNION(R)1:00p 3:15p 5:30p 7:45p 10:00p JOHN CARTER (PG-13)12:20p 3:00p 5:40p 8:20p JOURNEY 2 (PG)11:40a 1:40p 3:40p 5:40p 7:40p 9:40p MIRROR MIRROR(PG) 12:50p 3:00p 5:10p 7:20p 9:35p THE LUCKY ONE (PG-13) 11:10a 1:15p 3:20p 5:20p 7:25p 9:30p WRATH OF THE TITANS (PG-13) 11:15a 1:20p 3:25p 5:30p 7:40p 9:45p
Now Showing
PROMETHEUS
Open Nationwide 06/08/12 Runtime 124 min MPAA Rating R for sci-fi violence including some intense images, and brief language. Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Kate Dickie, Rafe Spall Genre SciFi/Fantasy, Horror Synopsis In the distant future, two superpowers control Earth and fight each other for all the solar system's natural resources. When one side dispatches a team to a distant planet to terraform it for human colonization, the team discovers an indigenous race of bio-mechanoid killers.
FOR GREATER GLORY

Rated: R Genre: Drama What price would you pay for freedom? An impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the very future of their country. The long-hidden, true story of the 1920s Cristero War - the daring people's revolt that rocked 20th Century North America. Starring: Andy Garcia,Eva Longoria,Peter O'Toole,Oscar Isaac,Santiago Cabrera,Catalina Sandino Morena,Bruce Greenwood,Ruben Blades,Nestor Campbell,Karyme Lozano
Runtime 103 min MPAA Rating PG-13 for some sexual content including references, and language. Starring Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, Dianne Wiest, Richard Jenkins, Sam Shepard Genre Drama Synopsis In Darling Companion, Beth saves a bedraggled lost dog from the side of the freeway on a wintry day in Denver. Struggling with her distracted, self-involved husband Joseph and an empty nest at home, Beth forms a special bond with the rescued animal. When Joseph loses the dog after their daughter's wedding at their vacation home in the Rockies, Beth, distraught and angry with Joseph, enlists the help of the few remaining guests, Richard Jenkins, and a mysterious woman in a frantic search.
DARLING COMPANION
Artist Spotlight | M83

We didnt need a story, we didnt need a real world. We just had to keep walking and we became the stories We became the places. troduces us to his sixth record and first double disc album, Hurry Up, Were Dreaming. With these soft spoken words on the simply-titled opening track-Intro- M83 mastermind Anthony Gonzalez inDauntlessly singing into the void that was left behind since Saturdays=Youth, Gonzalez suddenly surges with overwhelming emotion
as the music mounts an invisible precipice. Historically, he softly eased you into his world, introducing you to the lush and radiant spaces between captivating melodies and intimate lyrics, but not this time. Not on this record. Graduating from the fuzzy, fumbling emotional cobwebs and draped ambiance of past records, Hurry Up, Were Dreaming careens past its audience. Brazenly stretching out along the horizon, spilling glittery, golden arms of sound across the landscape, it holds your breath hostage without you even noticing you were missing it. If it seemed that Anthony was basking in the sunshinedrenched days of his youth when he released Saturdays in 2008, then it can be said that in 2011, at the age of 30, he is tempestuously charging towards his future with Hurry Up, Were Dreaming. Relocating to Los Angeles from Antibes, Gonzalez surrounded himself with players pivotal to completing his childhood dream of a double disc record. Producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN, The Mars Volta, Goldfrapp) and guitarist Brad Laner (from 90s band Medicine) had been hugely influential on Anthony growing up and now were central to the new records creation. In France there is this show on TV where at the end there is a musical guest who plays one or two songs. I remember one night when I was a teenager being at home watching the best of performances and looking at this crazy bass player with a big afro and thinking, Wow this guy is so cool. And now I am working with him. Its so intense that thinking about it makes me feel weird. But its weird in a super good way. Same thing
with Brad, I was listening to his music when I was first getting into music and now hes on my album. Anthony and Justin met backstage in 2009 at Scotlands T In The Park. Later, he came to me very genuinely stating that he was a fan and that he would love to work with me, explains Gonzalez. I love when people do that because I can tell its coming from the heart. He was sincere and thats the way I like to work with people. Stepping away from his work with producers Ken Thomas and Ewan Pearson on Saturday, Gonzalez freckles his new chapter with signature M83 fingerprints while pushing himself beyond the constricting emotions of a guarded musician. Bored with being frustrated and shy, Anthony is respectful of the precious time given to him and doesnt want to leave behind any regrets, thus thrusting himself into the spotlight vocally. He tests out different ways of singing, ranging from a spectral breathy whisper to a howling scream, and each voice clings to us like a dew-heavy spider web at dawn. I think it is a reflection of my 30 years of being a human being. Its a compilation of all my previous music together. Its a retrospective of myself.
NEW MUSIC June 12th

Paul Banks - Julian Plenti Lives... Dean Blunt & Inga Copeland - Black is Beautiful Bodeans - Amrican Made Jonathan Boulet - We Keep the Beat Found the Sound Bouncing Souls - Comet
Constellations - Do It For Free Epic Soundtracks - Wild Smile Jimmy Fallon - Blow Your Pants Off Far East Movement - Dirty Bass Future of the Left - Plot Against Common Sense Giant Sand - Tucson Guided By Voices - Class Clown Spots A UFO Hot Chip - In Our Heads The Hundred in the Hands Red Night Jaill - Traps Laurel Halo - Quarantine Magic Trick - Ruler of the Night Dent May - Do Things Pat Metheny - Unity Band Metric - Synthetica Wymond Miles - Under the Pale Moon Motion City Soundtrack Go Pop ETC - Pop ETC Grace Potter - The Lion the Beast the Beat Prometheus - Soundtrack Rush - Clockwork Angels Ryat - Totem Ed Sheeran - + Spaceghostpurrp - Mysterious Phonk The Tallest Man on Earth There's No Leaving Now Totally Enormous Extinct Dinos - Trouble Usher - Looking 4 Myself Variety Lights - Central Flow Wacka Flocka Flame - Triple F Life Welcome Wagon - Precious Remedies Against... Wisin Y Yandel - Lideres Witch Mountain - Cauldron of the Wild Bobby Womack - The Bravest Man in the Universe Young - Dub Egg
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SPRINT CUP
Race: Pocono 400 Where: Pocono Raceway When: Sunday, 12:00 p.m. (ET) TV: TNT 2011 Winner: Jeff Gordon (right)
NATIONWIDE SERIES
Race: Alliance Truck Parts 250 Where: Michigan International Speedway When: June 16, 3:30 p.m. (ET) TV: ABC 2011 Winner: Carl Edwards
CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS

Race: WinStar World Casino 400 Where: Texas Motor Speedway When: Friday, 8:30 p.m. (ET) TV: SPEED 2011 Winner: Ron Hornaday Jr.
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Veteran broadcaster retires from TV, not from racing I

ts often been said that for those who have driven race cars, nothing else in their lives ever quite measures up to the thrill of competing in an automobile race. Its like an addiction with no antidote, and many a driver, even some of the all-time great ones, continue to hang onto the steering wheel long after their winning skills have left them. Dick Berggren, the longtime racing editor and broadcaster who retired from the FOX team after last Sundays race at Dover International Speedway, knows how those drivers feel. But hes also managed to put together a remarkable career after his own driving days ended, and hes not done yet. Im not retiring, Berggren said. Im still heavily involved in Speedway Illustrated and also heading up a group intending to build a museum to capture history of New England auto racing that will be at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Its a fitting project for a 70-year-old New England native who has carried on a lifelong love affair with auto racing, an affair that began when he was eight years old and his father took him to a race at Stafford Springs Speedway. It was love at first sight, Berggren said. I walked in, and I just thought it was the most exciting thing I could have ever imagined, never mind seeing. It just took hold, and its still got a hold on me. Rice Brainard won that race, driving a cutdown car powered by a straight-eight Buick engine that overwhelmed the rest of the car, and young Dick anxiously awaited return trips to the track. My parents figured out it was the way to control me as a child, he said. If they needed the lawn mowed, put Dick on the job and well let him go to the races on Saturday night. My childhood was doing things so I could earn the money to get admission to the
speedway, doing things so my mom and day would take me to the speedway on the weekends. As he got older, he began hanging around race shops, bumming rides to the tracks and planning on ways to get his own race car one day. He went from being a poor student in school to an excellent one, his thinking being that an education was the ticket to the funds needed to race. While in graduate school, he bought his first race car. I got impatient, he said. I bought a car, and off I went. He ran his first race at Stafford, the same track where he first saw a race. I ran the last couple of races that were ever run there on the dirt, in 1965, he said. I was pretty awful. The second race I went into the wall and broke my hand. Its the only bone Ive ever broken in my whole life. But his driving skills improved, and soon
Dick Berggren (photo by Jeff Daly)

his racing life came to be in conflict with his academic life. Continues on next page
Dick Berggren...
Continued from page 27 He was teaching psychology at Emmanuel College, at that time an all-womens school in Boston. One weekend his racing schedule forced him to drive his ramp truck, with his mud-covered sprint car on back, to work on Monday morning. I pulled into faculty parking lot and about 10 minutes later, there was a page: Dr. Berggren, report to the presidents office. The president informed him that dirt track cars wouldnt be tolerated on campus. Berggren refused to park his rig on the street. Neither party budged, so at that point, he shifted to a full-time career in motorsports. That was the end of my professional teaching career, he said. Although most people know Berggren from his media roles, he also was a credit to the sport as a driver. Asked to rate himself as a driver, Berggren said: In my best days driving a sprint car I was pretty darned good. He wasnt so good at other forms of racing, but the radical sprint cars suited his style. If it was a really nasty, overpowered car that you could throw around and be violent with, I was really good, he said. I was no good with the kind of cars that you had to drive well to move up in almost any kind of professional racing. I was a terrible pavement driver. I wasnt smooth. A meticulous stat keeper in his media career, Berggren wasnt that way about his own racing. He figures he won somewhere around 20 main events. I never wrote any of that stuff down when it was going on, he said. His broadcasting and magazine duties eventually began to take time away from his driving, and he began to look forward to running celebrity events where he didnt have to worry about preparing a car. It was in one of those events, at Boone Speedway in Iowa, that his driving days came to an end. It was the tracks biggest race of the year and fans had overflowed past the area where they were protected by guardrails. I got to the end of the backstretch, he said. Somebody hit me in the back, turned the car, and I was headed to the pits. I hit a dirt bank, and as soon as I did I saw people starting to scatter. I closed my eyes. I was always afraid I was going to hurt someone else driving a race car. When I landed, I was fortunate enough not to hit anybody or hurt anybody. I decided right then and there, it was the most frightening thing Id ever had happen to me in my life. I didnt want to go through that again. I got out of the car and I never raced again. He said hes had second thoughts to this day, but he stuck with his decision and moved over to the media side of the sport on a fulltime basis. But like any other driver who no longer races, its just not quite the same for him. Nothing has given me as much satisfaction as driving that sprint car when it was hooked up, he said. Thats been the best part of it. To step on the gas, see the front end pick up off the ground, pass people and see the checkered flag waving. Youre in front. Youre the big winner on a Saturday night at a local speedway. Thats been the highlight for me, bigger and better than announcing as a part of the best announcing team that has ever been at the Daytona 500.
NOTEBOOK
Busch suspended for blowup

NASCAR has suspended driver Kurt Busch one week and extended his probation until the end of the year after Busch cursed a reporter at Dover International Speedway last week. Kurt Busch, who was fined $50,000 last year after directing a profanity-laced tirade at broadcaster Jerry Punch, unleashed another burst at another member of the media after Saturdays Nationwide Se- Kurt Busch. ries race (NASCAR photo) at Dover. Sporting News reporter Bob Pockrass asked Busch if the fact that he is on probation for an incident at Darlington Raceway last month affected the way he raced with Justin Allgaier in Saturdays race. The two raced hard early and had a spirited discussion after the race. It refrains me from beating the [expletive] out of you right now because you ask me stupid questions, Busch told Pockrass. But since Im on probation, I suppose thats improper to say, as well. Last years incident with Punch came just days before he and his then-car owner Roger Penske parted ways. This year, Busch is racing in Sprint Cup for maverick team owner James Finch and in Nationwide for his brother Kyle Busch. Busch issued the following statement: I accept NASCARs decision. I put them in a box, they had to take action and its my fault for putting them in this position. I apologize for the comments I made to Bob Pockrass.
Hendrick keeps momentum after milestone 200th win

winner. It was Johnsons seventh Dover win in 21 tries and the 57th Cup victory of his career. Hes now tied with NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers Richard Petty and Bobby Allison for most wins at Dover. Johnson said in his post-race interview that hes proud of the recent string of strong performances. Its nice to have the success right now because the last two years we have been working very hard in a lot of areas, he said. When you have success and continued success, you narrow down your focus in where you need to be. I think things are very good for our company. We know the areas where we found some raw speed and now we are fine-tuning from there. Gordon had the raw speed at Dover, but once again, as has happened so often this season, something out of his control took away his chance to win. This time it was a loose left-rear wheel that forced an unscheduled pit stop that put him out of contention. He wound up 13th and moved up one spot to 21st in the points standings.
Its always more frustrating when youve got a car that can win, and you show it by going up there and taking the lead, Gordon said. We dont care about finishing top 15 or top 10 right now. That does nothing for us. We need wins.
Jimmie Johnson celebrates after winning the Sprint Cup Series FedEx 400 at Dover International Speedway on Sunday. (NASCAR photo)
sports from last October at Kansas until last month at Darlington to go from career win No. 199 to 200, but since then the four-car team has been on an amaz-
It took Hendrick Motor-
ing roll. Jimmie Johnson won the All-Star race. Kasey Kahne won the Coca-Cola 600, and on Sunday, at Dover International Speedway, Jeff Gordon had the fastest car and Johnson rode the race
Rising power the Ford F-250 Super Duty

By Christopher A. Randazzo
Ill be honest - I dont live on a ranch. And I dont own a boat or anything that requires towing around the state. And really, I have no business driving around town in a truck like the mighty 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty. But the opportunity arose for me to test drive one, and after some time in this big boy, I can honestly say that if I did live on a ranch or had a need for a truck, this would be the one I would want in my driveway. Being familiar with the ever-sopopular yet smaller F-150, I thought I would feel right at home in the larger F-250. I did, but it was a totally different type of home. The Super Duty Ford trucks, (F-250s and larger), are built on stronger, more robust platforms than the F-150 in order to handle larger payloads. Last year Ford gave the Super Duty line a revised exterior as well as new gas and diesel engines giving these new big trucks one of the largest payload capacities and highest towing capabilities in their respective classes. Lets get down to business by seeing what makes the Ford F250 go. There are two V8s to
choose from, and they are both monsters. The gas engine which comes in at 6.2 liters, is standard in the Super Duty, delivers 385 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. Good numbers, sure, but things really get serious when you opt for the turbodiesel. Dishing out 400 horsepower and 800 lb-ft of torque from the 6.7 liter V8, a properly equipped F-250 can tow up to 14,000 pounds with a conventional trailer. If the F-250 is to be used for fifth-wheel towing, it can be configured to tow up to 16,700 pounds. Payload capacity is an impressive 4,290 pounds. Both engines are mated to a six-speed transmission. Last years restyle of the F-250 continues on with the blocky
grill up front being a reminder that behind it lurks an extremely powerful powerplant. No matter how you look at the big Ford, it always takes on the mean, rough and tough stance that it is known for. Climbing inside the cabin of the big Ford takes a little effort, but once in, a familiar ambiance awaits the occupants. The interior carries a blocky industrial theme that provides for big and easy controls and buttons. The seats are comfortable and there is plenty of usable room throughout the inside. But my favorite feature in the F-250 as with most recent Fords I have been in has to be the 4.2 inch LCD multifunction display in the instrument panel. Continues on next page
2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab...

Continued from page 30...I liked to be able to customize it to show fuel mileage, trip information, or towing and off road information. And the display is remarkable shown in super sharp colors and graphics. My Super Duty came to me as the ulra-nice King Ranch edition. If you like leather, youll love this F-250. Named after the legendary King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas, it has quickly made this iteration of the F-250 the most prestigious truck ever. Thats because the already nice interior gets draped in the special leather the ranch is famous for. And its not just on the seats but also on the steering wheel as well as the center console, where the famous King Ranch logo is embroidered. On the outside, the King Ranch gets tubular side steps, 20 aluminum wheels and lower accent two-tone paint. By The Numbers:
SPRINT CUP POINTS

1. Greg Biffle 486; Leader 2. Matt Kenseth 485; behind -1 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 476; behind -10 4. Denny Hamlin 464; behind -22 5. Jimmie Johnson 453; behind -33 6. Martin Truex Jr. 441; behind -45 7. Kevin Harvick 440; behind -46 8. Tony Stewart 407; behind -79 9. Kyle Busch 406; behind -80 10. Clint Bowyer 405; behind -81
NUMERICALLY
SPEAKING
Drivers in the top 10 in Sprint Cup points without a race win this season (Dale Earnhardt Jr., Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer)
2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4 King Ranch
Base Price: $49,870.00 Price as Tested: $65,660.00 Layout: front-engine / four-wheel drive Engine: 6.7 liter V8 turbodiesel Transmission: 6-speed automatic Horsepower: 400 hp Torque: 800 ft-lbs [Visit me at www.carsbycar.blogspot.com or email me at autocran@gmail.com]
While the F-250 is big and can be a bit intimidating to look at, I found driving it to be surprisingly easy. While you do feel its heft, its quite manageable. Of course, there is an abundance of power, with the 800 lb-ft of torque at your disposal under your right foot. The ride is pretty impressive too, but it can be a little jittery on rough surfaces when its unloaded. Unfortunately, I didnt have anything to tow, not even a ranch to visit or a barn to park it in, to make the big Ford feel at home. Still, though, I got the idea that the F-250 would be able to handle any task thrown its way. Ford truck owners think so too as they are the most loyal buyers in the industry. It amazes me how big, heavy trucks made strictly for work purposes are fitting more and more in mainstream driving. The F-250, as big as it is, does well in city living. It is comfortable, it has a good mean look to it, and it can be counted on when needed. For me, all I need is an excuse to get one. Like a boat. Oh yeah, and a lot of money.
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Top-10 finishes this season by Dale Earnhardt Jr., the most of any driver Career wins at Pocono by Jeff Gordon and Bill Elliott, tops among all drivers Sprint Cup victories at Pocono Raceway by Chevrolet, the most of any manufacturer
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