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JO ANNE BERNAL ELECTED BOARD TxDOT encourages motorists to travel

MEMBER OF THE TEXAS DISTRICT AND
COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION
El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal has
been elected to the Board of Directors of the
Texas District and County Attorneys Associ-
ation (TDCAA) for the 2011 calendar year.
The results of the election, which took place
on September 2010 in South Padre Island,
were just announced by the TDCAA Journal
on their November-December issue.
The mission of TDCAA is “to promote the
improvement of prosecution and government
representation in the State of Texas, by pro-
viding educational and technical assistance
to prosecutors and their staffs, by providing
educational and technical assistance to the
law enforcement community, and by serving
as a legislative resource in criminal law and
government representation matters.”
As member of the Board of Direc-
tors, El Paso County Attorney will be re-
sponsible for budget oversight of the
organization, and long term planning and ex-
ecution of the plan.
Commenting on her appointment
El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal
said “It is important to have El Pasoans on
state-wide boards and committees to ensure
local concerns are heard on a statewide
level.”
“I hope my participation on the
board will address concerns about local pros-
ecutorial issues, such as how to effectively
prosecute juveniles who smuggle drugs
across the border,” Bernal concluded.
safe through the holidays
Santa and his entourage—reindeer and elves—encourage Texans to have fun through the
holidays. But, you better look out because he won’t be the only one watching.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will partner with law enforcement
across the state to communicate important travel messages to keep citizens safe through the
holidays. And, law enforcement will be working overtime to find and arrest folks who drive
impaired.
TxDOT says follow some simple travel tips to make sure you arrive safely, and for good-
ness sake, don’t drink and drive.
“Be cautious and plan ahead,” said David Casteel, TxDOT assistant executive director for
field and district operations. “Have fun, but be responsible.”
Here are some tips to consider before heading out:
•Be patient, allow enough time to reach your destination, and obey all traffic laws.
•Roads will be crowded, and this could lead to some aggressive driving on the part of other
motorists. Be courteous in these situations and avoid bad driving actions that may make the
situation worse i.e., road rage.
•Monitor the weather. If it’s going to be bad, particularly ice or snow events, consider stay-
ing home. Or rearrange your travel plans to avoid bad weather situations.
•If you plan on drinking, plan on not driving. Designate a driver or call a taxi or a sober
friend. There were 1,159 serious injuries and 64 deaths from traffic crashes that occurred
through the 2009/2010 Christmas and New Year’s holiday reporting periods.
•Be a responsible driver all year round. There were 12,408 alcohol-related fatal and injury
crashes in Texas in 2009 that killed 956 motorists and injured 17,703 others.
“Like Santa, TxDOT wants everyone to have fun through the holidays,” said Carol Raw-
son, TxDOT Traffic Operations director. “More importantly, we want citizens to be safe.
So, we are making a special effort to reach motorists with don’t drink and drive reminders
that will pop up online as well as at locations where alcohol is served or purchased.”

The El Paso County Sheriff’s through Saturday, January • Consumption of Alcohol by

Office in coordination with
the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT)
will be utilizing a $50,000
GRANT for additional pa-
trols this Christmas / New
Year’s Day Holiday season
for DWI traffic enforcement.
The purpose of this program
is for extra Patrol Deputies to
saturate high risk roadways /
intersections where alcohol
related accidents occur most
frequent. It is also aimed at
getting speeding & impaired
drivers off the roadways. The
push is to deter drunk driv-
ing.
Patrons like Brian Jones of Austin can picture themselves as one of Santa’s reindeers at bars and night clubs throughout Texas
this month as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s annual holiday DWI prevention campaign. Antiers and messages
on restroom mirrors remind motorist to find a safe way home. TxDOT is behind a host of new outreach efforts this month designed The enforcement program
to urge holiday revelers not to get behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking and find a sober ride home or call a cab. Penalties for
a first-time DWI conviction include driver’s license suspension for up to a year, a fine up to $2,000 and up to six months in jail.
begins Tuesday, December
Photo by Jody Herten. 21st, 2010 and continues
1, 2011.
Penalties for a first-time
DWI offense include :
• Up to $2,000 fine
• 72 hours to 6 months in Jail
• Driver’s license suspension
for up to one year
• $1,000 annual fee for 3 con-
secutive years to retain driv-
ers license
Deputies will be focusing on
other law enforcement is-
sues:
• Possession of Alcohol by a
Minor
• Purchase of Alcohol by a
Minor
• Attempt to Purchase Alco-
hol by a Minor
a Minor
• Misrepresentation of Age
by a Minor
• Driving Under Influence of
Alcohol by a Minor
• Sale to a Minor
• Purchase of Alcohol for a
Minor
• Furnishing Alcohol to a
Minor
Our Sheriff Deputies will pa-
trol and arrest / ticket drivers
who ignore traffic laws. We
continue to enforce the zero
tolerance on seat belt/child
safety seat use and drinking
and driving. We will also
focus on aggressive driving,
and those who fail to obey
the speed limit.
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Business owner, Juan Rosario,

believes in giving back to community
By Joe Olvera ©, 2010
Business owner great place to do business and
to raise a family.” He has five
Juan Rosario has the right
children, but, he and his wife,
idea for the Christmas season:
Jenny, are now empty-nesters.
“We need to give back to the
His kids range in age from
community, it’s not just take,
27, the youngest, to 41, the
take, take.” Rosario who
oldest. They are all on their
owns Daroc Computers, with
own now, but, the youngest
two stores, one at 1568 Joe
works with him in El Paso.
Battle, No. 103, and the other
One child is a social
at 8626-A Dyer, is an entre-
worker, another runs his other
preneur who retired in El
business called Life-Saver In-
Paso after having served for
terlock, a company that cre-
27 years in the U.S. Army.
ates a device where a person
who has been drinking can‘t
Originally from
start a vehicle without blow-
Puerto Rico, Rosario owns
ing into it. If the person has
several businesses in El Paso,
been drinking excessively, the
and has plans to open a larger
vehicle won’t start. Rosario,
store. With a launching date
who retired as a Sergeant
of January 1, Rosario plans to
Major, having worked in per-
open Triad IT Solutions on
sonnel, said El Paso offers
9398 Viscount. “Even before
many opportunities, but, also
we start, we already have 275 tions, such as Microsoft, churches throughout El great competition.
clients for whom we’ll be Intel, H-P and Bell to provide Paso.”
providing technological serv- software and hardware serv- Rosario, who came “The great thing
ices. This includes doctors, ices,” Rosario said. “Thank to El Paso in 1999, said he about El Paso is that there’s
dentists, lawyers, transporta- God that we have had such fell in love with the city, and always room for more,”
tion companies, and others. success with our companies. decided to settle down here Rosario said. “That’s why it’s
Hopefully, we’ll be able to We have been able to funnel because it’s a great place to important for us to give back
pick up city and county con- money back into the commu- raise a family. “El Paso is a to the city. We support ‘Shop-
tracts to provide installation
ping with a Cop,’ the El
and network services.”
Maida Shrine Circus, and
Taking into consid-
other charities. We feed back
eration the Americans with
about $15,000 to $20,000
Disabilities Act, Rosario said
each year. That’s important
he plans to hire people with
because some people need
disabilities, and of the five
our help, need everybody’s
employees he already has
help, especially at this time of
hired for his new company,
year.”
one of them is disabled. “We
will be paying higher salaries
with the new company, as you

nity in terms of supporting

know having those technical
skills requires that people
with those skills earn a higher
income.
“We also have part-
nerships with major corpora-
the El Paso Police Associa-
tion, El Maida Shriners, and
other organizations. We also
provide, free of charge, tech-
nological services to non-
profit organizations and to
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 4

WARNING: HOLIDAY PHONE Latest Census Numbers

SCAMS CONTINUE IN EL
PASO, TEXAS AREA
EL PASO COUNTY,
TEXAS- The El Paso
County Sheriff’s Office con-
tinues to warn the El Paso
Community of ongoing
phone scams as unscrupulous
scammers are continually
randomly calling people
scheming them out of $100’s-
$1,000’s of dollars.
Sheriff’s Investigators
urge the community
NOT to fall for these
scams.
The method of operation
for the on-going scam is as
follows:
1.CALLER (scammer): calls
residences landlines &
makes contact with the resi-
dents /victim.
2.CALLER: tells / convinces
Victim that they are related
& one of their family mem-
bers was involved in an ac-
cident in Mexico & are in
need of money because the
Mexican police were asking
for money to pay for an-
other parties medical bills
that was injured in the acci-
dent .
3.CALLER: then provides
victim information on how
to send the money via west-
ern union.
(At this time it is unknown
how the phone numbers were
being selected).The wire
transfers were requested to
Mexico Cities such as: Vil-
lahumada and Jalisco, Mex-
ico.
One example of a conversa-
tion is as follows (translated
from Spanish): “Tia it is me
do you recognize my voice.”
It appears that in an attempt
to make out the voice, the
victim would unknowingly
say a family member’s name
that they felt they voice
sounded like. The CALLER
then say they were that per-
son and continue with the
story about the accident.
Some phone numbers re-
trieved thru Victim’s caller
id’s are::
(313) 087-9437 / (554)
984-4629 / (554) 984-
9484 - It is unknown if
these are American of
Mexican phone numbers.
The United States
Census just released
the preliminary num-
bers of the census
taken earlier this
year. The numbers
are pretty much in
line with what we
were hearing over the
past few months.
Statewide, Texas had a tremendous amount
of growth; second only to Nevada. Our
population grew by 20.6% from April 1st
of 2000 to April 1st of 2010. That rate of
growth puts the Texas population at ap-
proximately 25.1 million citizens.
With our growth and the loss of population
in many areas, Texas will gain 4 Congres-
sional seats, remaining second to Califor-
nia. While the local population numbers
have not been released, there is a great
probability that the growth is in the Austin,
Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and lower
Rio Grande areas.
The demographic numbers have yet to be
announced but it is a good bet that the His-
panic population had the highest growth.
With that amount of growth, it is going to
be difficult to avoid increasing the number
of minority districts in Texas; mainly His-
panic. While I feel our main identity
should be American, there are certain is-
sues that can be considered differently by
more Hispanic representation and with
greater benefits to our population.
The drawing of the districts won't be an
easy one. Special interests will be solidly
in place influencing the redistricting that is
about to occur for our Congressional dis-
tricts. I hope this time around, it won't be
as ugly as the redistricting was in 2003. I
can tell you quite honestly that many tem-
pers were flared to a dangerous level.
For El Paso County, the numbers for the
state population are close to what we used
in October of 2009 when we started moni-
toring the census process. The numbers
my office used to project the population in
each House district were a little low. The
actual number per district is 167,648. That
means without adjustments, our county
population needs to be at 838,243 residents
in order to keep all five districts within the
county.
There is, however, a give or take when de-
termining the population. Each House dis-
trict may be a plus or minus that number by
five percent. That means the population in
El Paso county can be as low as 796,330.
The State Demographer has estimated the
population of El Paso County to be at
804,000 which would be very good for our
representation. Other estimates ranged
from 754,000 to 773,000. Our fate is in the
hands of those who made the count. For
months, my office had been voicing great
concerns, not on the population estimates,
but on the actual count. I supported my
concerns with specific shortcomings in the
physical count in my district. We can only
wait and see the actual count at this point.
Thank you.
Chente Quintanilla
State Representative

Pat O’Rourke Swimming Pool

Temporarily Closed
December 27th – January 2, 2011 (re-opens January 3)
The Pat O’Rourke Aquatic Center, 901 N. Virginia
St. will be temporarily closed for pool maintenance from
December 27, 2010 to January 2, 2011.

The pool will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2011.

Information – (915) 544-3556
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WEATHER 101 By: “Doppler” Dave Speelman

Welcome to
Winter!
Winter officially arrived this past Tuesday afternoon. The mark of winter
is officially knows as the winter solstice. “Solstice” means the sun stand-
ing still. "Sol" is the word for sun. "Sistere" means causing to stand still.
What is going on during the winter solstice? The date varies slightly
from year to year, and can fall anywhere between the 20th and the 23rd of
December.
The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is the date when the sun has traveled as far south as it
will ever go—the Tropic of Capricorn, one of a series of imaginary lines we draw around the circumfer-
ence of the earth. This line is very near Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. So—the sun is relatively far away, It is
only because the earth slants 23 degrees 27" on its axis, that we are able to have this effect. You notice—
if the day is sunny—that the sun has a very low arc in the sky. You’re getting the sun from an angle.
When you drive, you experience sun glare.
(Conversely, at the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is all the way up to the Tropic
of Cancer, which is as far north as Cuba. That is when we in the Northern Hemisphere have the longest
daylight.)
Curiously, the sun is actually nearer the earth in January than it is in June. Not too much nearer, "only"
about 3 million miles. But it is this slanting of the earth that causes the seasons, not the proximity to the
sun.
So much for the science! You can imagine what the effect of this diminishing sunlight must have been
on the ancient peoples.
These people depended
on their crops for their
livelihood. They had
gathered in the last of
their crops around Octo-
ber 31, what some of us
call Halloween. Now the
trees were bare, the
ground was frozen, what
if the sun didn’t come
back!
But it did, and various
peoples around the world
celebrated the return of the sun in various ways.
“Doppler" Dave Speelman is the chief meteorologist at KVIA-TV in El Paso. You can watch his fore-
casts 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.

Weather Trivia:
When does the summer solstice occur?
A. May C. July
B. June D. August
Answer: B - June. This is the longest day of the year.
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 6

Gabriel L. Navarrete: El Paso’s

World War II Chicano Hero
By Joe Olvera ©, 2010
I’m so glad to hear that Chicano military heroes are no longer being relegated
to the rear of the bus and that their heroics are being finally recognized and ap-
plauded. Glad to see that Angel Romero has received just attention for his
bravery as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, during World War II.
Also glad to see that a monument honoring the Men of Company E has been
built and positioned at the Chalio Acosta Recreation Center on Delta Street.
Thanks go out to City Rep. Beto O’Rourke and to Pat Dalbin of the City’s Arts
Department for their work in getting the monument designed and built by my
friend and artist Julio Sanchez.
But, let me tell you a bit about who the monument represents. Company E of
the 141st Army Infantry Regiment, 36th Division was an almost all-Chicano
unit during World War II. Most of its members came from El Paso, Texas, and
in fact, most of them lived in the same barrio, and attended the same high
school – namely El Segundo Barrio, and Bowie High School.
Despite their heroism in sacrificing their lives for their country in Southern
Italy, they still faced discrimination at home. In one incident, while still in
Texas going through infantry training, several men of Company E went to a
restaurant in racist south Texas to celebrate Gabriel Navarrete’s promotion to
Sergeant.
When they got to the restaurant, they found a sign that said: “No Mexicans and
no dogs allowed.” They were told to order at the rear entrance. They could
order, but they couldn’t eat inside the restaurant. Navarrete told his command-
ers about the incident and warned that he was going to join the Mexican Army
where he could, at least, receive some respect. However, action was taken and
that particular restaurant was placed off-limits to all military personnel. The
restaurant was ordered to pay a fine and it had to open its doors to every mili-
tary and civilian diner, including Mexicans.
The drama of the Men from Company E stems from their efforts to cross the
Rio Rapido in Southern Italy to confront the enemy – the German forces that
were waiting on the other side. Navarrete, in an earlier mission had uncovered
the tremendous amount of German firepower and soldiers who were patiently
waiting for the Men to attempt the crossing. Navarrete, knowing what awaited
his men, warned against the deadly crossing, but he was ignored.
More than 1,700 men died in what was virtually a suicide mission, including
most of the guys from Bowie High School. Still, they didn’t flinch, nor did
they cower before the German artillery that awaited them. When they were or-
dered to cross the river, they crossed the river – a river that was aptly named
for its fast and dangerous currents. This action was called one of the biggest
UNITED STATES
SENATE
Cornyn, Klobuchar, Leahy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give
Police New Tools in Search of Missing Children
Legislation would provide law enforcement access to IRS information in cases
involving missing children
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-
TX), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Patrick Leahy
(D-VT) have introduced the Access to Information
About Missing Children Act of 2010, a bipartisan
bill that would help local law enforcement locate
missing children whose whereabouts could be dis-
covered through basic information on tax returns.
Currently the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is
barred from sharing the information with law en-
forcement officials even though in many cases the
IRS may have information about the location of a
missing child.
“Our nation’s youth are our most precious asset, and
law enforcement must employ every tool available to
them to protect those most vulnerable,” Sen. Cornyn
said. “This bill will aid investigators in cutting
through red tape when time is of the essence, and is
the beginning of a bipartisan effort to find a com-
mon-sense solution that will help return missing chil-
dren to their distraught parents.”
“As a former prosecutor, I know that returning miss-
ing children to their families is one of law enforce-
ment’s highest priorities,” Klobuchar said. “This
legislation will cut red tape and provide police and
prosecutors access to leads that can help bring miss-
ing children home. From the investigators on the
case, to the anxious parents waiting at home, we can
provide new information to help track down missing
children and bring criminals to justice.”
“I am pleased to cosponsor the bipartisan Access to
Information about Missing Children Act,” said
Leahy. “I was concerned to learn recently that a gap
in existing law prohibits state and local law enforce-
ment from obtaining information from the IRS that
could be used to investigate and prosecute cases in-
volving missing and exploited children. This impor-
tant legislation will close the gap and in doing so,
give law enforcement an additional tool to find and
protect missing children.”
Over 800,000 children are reported missing each
year, and more than 200,000 of those cases are the
result of family abductions. Family abductors fre-
quently assume false identities and travel to different
states to escape detection. However, a significant
number of these abductors continue to file federal tax
returns. According to a 2007 Treasury Department
study, captors filed missing children’s social security
numbers with the IRS in more than a third of cases.
If passed, the bill would grant law enforcement ac-
cess to names and addresses on federal tax returns as
long as they obtain court orders from a federal dis-
trict court or magistrate judge.

Recycle Your Live

blunders of World War II. Even German Field Marshal Kesselring said that the
American commander who was responsible for the Rapido attack was “incom-
petent to the point of outright stupidity.”
Despite their heroics, this had never been known because the U.S. Army con-
ducted a cover-up of the incident. The Army knew it had blundered terribly, but
wouldn’t admit it. Slowly, but surely, however, more and more information is
being released. Efforts have been made through articles, stage dramas, monu-
ments, and other means to tell the true story.
Besides Navarrete, there were other heroes involved in that fiasco. Roque Se-
gura was honored by having the Segura-McDonald VFW named for him and
another of his compatriots. A strong swimmer, Segura had volunteered to lead
the mission across the river and through a mine field. However, he was killed
in that action. For his efforts, he was awarded the Silver Star posthumously. He
also received a Purple Heart.
Juan Saucedo was captured at the Rio Rapido and spent 18 months as a Ger-
man POW in Poland. Santiago Jaramillo tells the story of the time he was
being interviewed for the processing of the medals he should have received.
Unfortunately, the interviewer was killed and all the papers were lost. The
medals were never awarded. Manny Rivera was wounded in action at the Rio
Rapido, but his mother received a letter informing her that her son had been
killed.
The recognition that these man, and others, should have received never arrived.
On the contrary, the Army acted as if there had never been a Rapido RiverIt
was also rumored that Navarrete had been nominated for the Medal of Honor,
or, at the very least, the Distinguished Service Cross. Truth be told, however,
he only was awarded two Silver Stars, the Bronze Star Medal, and others.
While he was still alive, I tried to convince him that we should look into that
situation, but, his modesty would not allow it.
Next: More on Navarrete and his ultimate challenge to the U.S. Army.
Sin Fin
Christmas Trees
El Paso, Texas – The City of El Paso Environmental Services
Department is once again providing residents with the oppor-
tunity to recycle their live Christmas trees.
Starting Dec. 28, citizens can dispose of their live Christmas
trees by taking them to any of the department’s five Citizen
Collection Stations. This free service will be available
through Jan. 15. The stations are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. They are located at:
121 Atlantic (off Doniphan)
2492 Harrison @ Alabama
9000 Escobar @ Zaragosa
4501 Hondo Pass
4200 Delta
The Citizen Collection Stations will close at noon on New
Year’s Eve.
Residents taking advantage of this service should remove the
lights, ornaments, and decorations from the live Christmas
trees before dropping them off at a Citizen Collection Station.
Mulch and wood chips will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to the public starting on Jan. 4 at
the Atlantic, Hondo Pass and Escobar locations. Citizens are encouraged to take the free mulch home to use
in their gardens to help enrich the soil and control weeds.
For more information call the city’s Environmental Services Department at (915) 621-6700.

LifeStyles
Stylish
Holiday
Gifts for the
Man in
Your Life
Sharon Mosley
Did you forget the gym
membership or the newest
video war game? When it
comes to buying the guy in your
life a gift this holiday season, why not dress him
up a little? If he'd rather watch football all day
rather than darken the door of a men's retailer,
then take matters into your own hands. It's the per-
fect time to give him the best present of all — the
gift of style.
— Start with "tech" accessories. "This is the
perfect season to think carrying cases and leather
goods, since most guys can't live without their
gadgets," says Tom Julian, fashion industry expert
and author of the "Nordstrom Guide to Men's
Everyday Dressing" (Chronicle Books, $17.95).
But don't think the old shaving kit is going to get
it."
"Tech accessories will be in high demand," says
Julian. "The Dopp kit is passe, while zipper cases
and canvas totes are custom designed for gadgets
in all shapes and sizes." Julian recommends the
modern streamlined looks of carrying cases by
brands, such as Incase and J.Fold and other luxury
labels. But he warns, "make sure you avoid any
unsightly contraptions in fake leather or with
bulky holsters." Tres tacky techy!
— Think luxury. Yes, your guy will appreciate
the soft touch of velvet or cashmere when it comes
to dressing up for those festive occasions. "With
the return of a dressier nighttime look for men's
fashions, expect key trends like rich-colored vel-
vet blazers paired with dark denim jeans and nov-
elty shirts," says Julian. "For an updated look, it's
the half-placket cashmere pullover layered with a
dress shirt and worn with flannel trousers."
Key pieces to put on your guy's gift list: a cash-
mere, shawl-collar sweater jacket, a hand-loomed
cashmere scarf or a velvet vest.
— Warm him up. Consider upgrading his outer-
wear wardrobe. The stores are stocked right now
with great options for every type of guy. The
"value-item" of the season, according to Julian, is
a waxed hunting jacket because it has a shell, zip-
out lining and is waterproof for cold-weather pro-
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 7
tection.
Other updated outerwear choices include
the car coat in cashmere or wool trimmed
with tech nylon, the toggle coat in neutral
colors and plaids, and the sleek down-
puffer coat in liquid metallic shades or
brights.
— Keep it slim and trim. Is your guy
still wearing baggy, pleated pants and
oversized T-shirts? Give him an instant
makeover and watch the pounds melt
away. "Slim-fit items are the new
must-haves when it comes to gift-giv-
ing for guys," says Julian.
Shoulders are narrower, and bodies
are tapered. Look for shirts with
smaller collars and narrower plack-
ets, which then dictates a thinner 3-
inch tie. For blazers, 3-inch lapels
are the norm today, says Julian, and
the lean line continues to be fash-
ion-forward in flat-front pants.
The richly
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coming more popular than crewnecks or V-necks."
For the preppy dresser, consider a merino
wool or cotton option that can be dressed
up with a tie and slacks, or dressed down
with jeans and hiking boots. Fleece
pullovers are great for active guys,
and for the more fash-
ion adventurous,
think chunky knits
in Nordic or
Fair Isle pat-
terns.
Sharon Mosley is
a former fashion
editor of the Arkansas
Gazette in Little Rock
and executive director of
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 8
DEAR ABBY by Abigail Van Buren
SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS CAN GIVE
HOPE TO THOSE IN NEED
DEAR ABBY: From
time to time you print letters
about random acts of kind-
ness. May I share something
that happened to me? On Jan.
30, 2009, my husband and I
took our three kids to a
restaurant for breakfast to
celebrate our twins' fourth
birthday. When it was time to
pay our bill, the waiter told us
that a couple who had been
sitting behind us had taken
care of our tab.
What that couple
didn't know was that the day
before, my doctor had in-
formed me a lump in my
neck was probably lymphoma
and that he needed to do a
biopsy as soon as possible.
He had wanted me to meet
with a surgeon that morning,
but I told him no. It was the
twins' birthday, and I didn't
want them to associate their
birthday with the day
Mommy got sick.
What that couple
did was more than pay for
our meal; it gave me hope. I
felt it was a sign that every-
thing would be "taken care
of." To pay it forward, we left
the waiter a large tip.
I did end up with
Hodgkin's disease, but I have
been in remission since Au-
gust 2009. -- BLESSED IN
WISCONSIN
DEAR BLESSED: Your
letter made me smile. Your
hope was rewarded and
everything WAS "taken care
of." And because Hodgkin's
lymphoma is a treatable can-
cer, I hope you will continue
to enjoy good health for
many decades to come.
**
DEAR ABBY: I
have a big problem.
My father refuses to
spend time with
me. He is
a fire-
fighter
Dear
and says
Abby
he has a
busy schedule. I understand
that. But when he has extra
time, he will find anything
else to do. I tried talking to
him -- it was like talking to a
brick wall.
My mom has com-
forted me a lot, but I feel
there is something missing in
my life. That missing part is
my dad. Please help me to
figure out how I can make the
situation better. -- GIRL IN
NEED IN BALTIMORE
DEAR GIRL IN
NEED: You have already
done as much as you can. It is
now up to your mother and/or
your grandparents to help
your father understand that
there is more to being a par-
ent than providing financial
support. I hope he gets the
message before it's too late --
for him, not you.
**
DEAR ABBY: An odd
custom is beginning to sur-
face in my local church.
Showers for new brides and
new mothers are being an-
nounced from the pulpit at
Sunday services. All church
members are invited to at-
tend, and in one or two in-
stances even told what to
bring for gifts.
I have always un-
derstood that showers are
given by close friends, rela-
tives, associates, etc. Just
what is proper procedure for
this? How does one respond
to these "open" invitations? I
have not responded. Am I
wrong? Please help. -- SO-
CIALLY NAIVE IN SOUTH
CAROLINA
DEAR SOCIALLY
NAIVE: You are not
wrong; you are correct. Ap-
proach your pastor and ask
why this is being done. If the
reason is that the bride-to-be
or mother-to-be is financially
needy, and you would like to
contribute, then attend the
showers. If not, then treat the
announcement as you would
any open invitation. If you
choose not to attend, you are
not obligated to give a gift.
P.S. I agree with you. It is an
"odd" custom.
**
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gail Van Buren, also known
as Jeanne Phillips, and was
founded by her mother,
Pauline Phillips. Write Dear
Abby at www.DearAbby.com
or P.O. Box 69440, Los An-
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Energy Express
Who Put the Oy in Joy? Four
Ways to Lighten Your Holiday
Load
Marilynn Preston
Some people feel Scrooged
by the holidays.
Instead of joy, they feel anxi-
ety.
Instead of feeling spiritually
renewed, they feel emptiness.
Instead of counting their
blessings, they sit at the fam-
ily dining table counting the
nanoseconds until they can
bolt, flee or curl into a ball, at
one with the leftover pecan
pie.
If you dread this time of year,
if all your holiday spirit
comes in a bottle, you've
come to the right place today.
Here are four actions that can
transform your thinking, your
behavior, your attitude and
help you coast through the
holidays with less stress and
an improved sense of well-
being:
BE PRESENT TO SMALL
THINGS. Richard Davidson
— the director of the Labora-
tory for Affective Neuro-
science at the University of
Wisconsin — is a world-class
thinker about what makes us
happy. "Genuine happiness,"
he concludes, "is derived from
the small things in life, from
the encounters one has with
people in all walks of life
throughout the day. I think
those small encounters, when
they are done with presence,
clarity and openness, bring a
genuine form of happiness."
This holiday season, pay close
and conscious attention to the
small things in life. Cultivate
presence, clarity and open-
ness, and carry it with you to
all Yuletide gatherings. Medi-
tation masters — and David-
son is one of them — call this
practice "waking up to the
present moment." How to
make it happen? Keep read-
ing.
STOP, BREATHE, RE-
MEMBER. Mirka Kraftsow,
co-director of the American
Viniyoga Institute, helps peo-
ple feel more joy in their
lives. A mind that is always
busy, chattering, distracted by
technology, is like walking
around with a blindfold, she
writes in a recent Yoga Jour-
nal. It keeps you from notic-
ing the moment you are in,
the sweetness of your sur-
roundings. To wake up to the
present moment, she suggests
these three profoundly simple
steps:
1. STOP. Start the process by
clapping your hands, one
time, nice and loud, as if you
wanted to get someone's at-
tention. If you're in public and
feel too self conscious, say,
"Wake up!" to yourself,
silently but with real convic-
tion.
2. BREATHE. Take a few fo-
cused, deep breaths. Inhale
and exhale fully, with the in-
tention of enlivening your
whole being with oxygen.
3. REMEMBER. Now repeat
this affirmation: "Here I am."
It makes you remember that
this moment is the only one,
the beginning and end of your
experience. Say to yourself:
"Now, I am awake. I remem-
ber who I am, and I am pres-
ent to the world around me."
SEE BEAUTY IN THE
BEAST. Sally Kempton —
another yogi who writes regu-
larly about rejuvenating your
spirit — suggests some divine
strategies for getting through
dysfunctional family dinners
that drive you up a wall. One
involves the core teaching of
changing your mind by
changing your thoughts.
When you catch yourself
thinking, "I can't stand the
way Freddy chews," quickly
find the opposite, positive
thought, like, "I love Freddy's
sense of humor." Instead of,
"Those kids are driving me
nuts," tell yourself, "Isn't their
energy wonderful?" Even if
you don't fully believe it,
Kempton instructs, your effort
to shift your thinking to some-
thing positive will reduce
your stress hormones and may
inspire a feeling of compas-
sion or love.
A related practice has to do
with finding the one relative
who aggravates you the most
and opening your heart to
him. Ask yourself, how did
weird Uncle Al get that way?
What are his wounds? His
special qualities? Look lov-
ingly (instead of critically),
and watch your negative atti-
tude transform into something
deeper, more satisfying.
SOAK AND SOOTHE.
When your nervous system is
in holiday overdrive, get in
the bathtub and soak. It's an
ancient and sure cure for
stress. "Submersion in warm
water calms the physiological
part of the fight-or-flight syn-
drome," says therapeutic
bathing expert Jonathan P.
DeVierville. It dilates your
blood vessels, increases circu-
lation, relaxes your muscles
and brings the body back into
a more balanced state.
To boost the soothing effects,
add herbal concoctions con-
taining juniper, orange, linden
blossom or valerian. Soak for
at least 15-20 minutes, and
then slip a cozy robe over
your wet skin and rest quietly
in bed for at least 10 minutes.
Don't skip the post-bath relax-
ation. It's the combo that
works the magic.
ENERGY EXPRESS-O! BE
CHEER NOW
"Real joy is that which is
available to you right now."
— Phillip Moffitt
Marilynn Preston — fitness
expert, personal trainer and
speaker on healthy lifestyle
issues — is the creator of En-
ergy Express, the longest-run-
ning syndicated fitness
column in the country. She
has a website, http://marilyn-
npreston.com and welcomes
reader questions, which can
be sent to MyEnergyEx-
press@aol.com.
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Don't Look a Gilt House in the Mouth
Rose Bennett Gilbert
Q : We have inherited a
house full of antiques from
my husband's European god-
mother. They are overwhelm-
ing, even though we have a
pretty big house with an entry
hall and a two-story front
room. The trouble is, these
are such over-the-top pieces
— tassels and tapestries and
gilt mounts on the chests —
that we can't see ourselves ac-
tually living with them.
Should we just call an auction
house?
A : And sell what sounds
like a unique heritage? That's
the easy way out (and maybe
the most appealing), but you
should take a deep breath and
do some homework first.
Go museum-hopping and mu-
seum-house-hopping. Study
truly grandiose rooms with
grand antiques in place. I'm
thinking of over-the-top
places, such as San Simeon,
Calif., for Hearst's astonish-
ing castle or any of the 19th-
century extravaganzas built
by the Vanderbilts in Hyde
Park, N.Y., and Asheville,
N.C.
You need to see how to work
out a livable arrangement by
using overscaled pieces and
drop-dead materials (all those
tassels and tapestries and
gilt). Of course, the Carriage
Trade's rooms were often de-
signed to impress guests
rather than for family to relax
in. Our comfort demands are
very different in the 21st cen-
tury. But you already have the
requisite space — double-
height rooms are a great be-
ginning — so it may be
possible to make yourself
comfy with this "overwhelm-
ing" windfall.
Here's a room to inspire you
or knock your socks off! Al-
though it may look like the
Renaissance on speed, de-
signer Gianni Versace once
called it home in South
Beach, Fla. Actually, he
called it Casa Casuarina, ac-
cording to author Michael
Lassell — who included the
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 9
teeters drunkenly on classic, cane propped at a jaunty
turned legs. A claw-footed angle against one end.
cherry cocktail table rests in
front of your sofa on comi-
cally bent knees. And — the
Double-takes are Lunin's spe-
cialty. And he enjoyed plenty
Rose Bennett Gilbert is the
co-author of "Manhattan
Style" and six other books on
real show stopper — a grace- during the recent American interior design.
ful hall table puts one foot Craft Show in New York City.
only on the floor; with three Click on www.djlfurniture- COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM.
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ances on the gold-knobbed be unsettled.
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parel. And sadly, as dramatic
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the author notes that Versace
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toeing out of the room?
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After years of creating ele-
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SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 10
The Savage Truth on Money
Put an Investment Gift Under the Tree This Year
Terry Savage
If you're still stuck finding a
gift for someone in your fam-
ily, here are a few sugges-
tions. Unlike most of the
"deals" you'll find, these
aren't sold at a discount. But
one day they could become
more valuable, either because
of stock market growth or for
the lessons they teach.
Give the gift they'll appreci-
ate in the future — by open-
ing up a 529 College Savings
Plan. The money you invest
will grow tax-free if it is used
to pay college expenses in the
future.
Each state has its own plan,
and many offer tax rebates for
money contributed to the
state's own plan. But you
aren't required to invest in
your own state plan. Just to
make things easier, go to Van-
guard.com or Fidelity.com,
and download their 529 plan
application. It's easy to get
started. You can open an ac-
count with as little as $50, or
$15 if you want to set up reg-
ular monthly contributions
from your checking account.
And they'll send you a state-
ment so you can put it in an
envelope under the tree.
Each account must have one
account owner and one bene-
ficiary. But siblings in the
same family can each use part
of the assets. Or you could set
up separate accounts for each
child. And parents and other
relatives can add contribu-
tions to the account at any
time.
Hint: If grandparents set up
the account with the child as a
beneficiary, the value of the
account will never be consid-
ered when it comes time for
student aid, since they are
neither the asset of the par-
ents nor the child.
One of my favorite gifts
every year is the Piggy Bank
that is divided into sections
— for saving, spending, do-
nating and investing. This
plastic, translucent piggy
bank comes with a 24-page
coloring and activity book to
help teach your child about
the value of saving. The
piggy bank costs $16.95 and
comes in five different colors,
so you can get one for every
child — and maybe start them
off with some change in each
of the bank's sections. To
order, go to
www.MSGen.com and make
your selection.
Thank goodness the Kar-
dashian prepaid debit card
was pulled from the market
almost as quickly as it arrived
because of the uproar over the
fees and the wrong message it
sent. But teens have grown up
around plastic. Even though
their parents have learned the
lessons of debt, it seems
every generation must learn
from its own hands-on experi-
ence.
That's why I regularly recom-
mend Visa's reloadable debit
card. It allows both student
and parent to check out pur-
chases and withdrawals on-
line in real time. It's great for
high school kids or college
students because it allows
parents to add money at any
time. A weekly or monthly al-
lowance can be transferred
onto the card, or an extra
transfer at any time to pay for
an emergency expense or sud-
den trip home from school.
The card can be used for pur-
chases wherever Visa cards
are accepted, as well as to
make cash withdrawals. But
the limit is based on the
amount of money the parent
has "loaded" onto the card.
And if they "run out" of
money, they can't spend —
just like real life. Best of all,
parents can go online at any
time and see "where all the
money went." Apply online
for your teen at www.Vis-
aBuxx.com.
Give your college grad a gift
that will grow. If they have
earned income this year, you
can open a Roth IRA account
and urge them to contribute in
future years. You can open an
account with just $100 at
www.USFUNDS.com — in
their well-diversified All-
American Fund. You just
have to get them to agree to a
minimum $50 a month addi-
tional contribution, taken
right from their checking ac-
count. Of course, this pre-
sumes your grad will have a
job and is earning income in
the year ahead.
How about a framed stock
certificate that actually gives
ownership in a real company?
It could be an incentive for
kids, or a reminder for
grownups who got out too
early or failed to invest!
That's the idea for
OneShare.com, also reached
toll-free at (888) 777-6919.
You can choose from certifi-
cates from hundreds of com-
panies.
If you can't figure out which
stock to buy — and this is
definitely not "investment ad-
vice" — they'll suggest ap-
propriate gifts for her
(Starbucks or Martha Stew-
art), for him (Harley, Honda,
Sam Adams) and for teens
(Nintendo, Gap).
Not only do you get to choose
your stock, you can also
choose a frame and surround-
ing matting, as well as a
phrase to engrave on a little
brass plate on the matting.
Plus, the recipient gets a
"start-up kit" and owner's
manual.
While this gift is exciting, it's
definitely not a bargain. Not
only do you pay for the fram-
ing, but you also pay a $39
"transfer fee" to assure that
you actually do own a share
of the company's stock on
their shareholder register.
(This one must give night-
mares to stock transfer
agents.) Choose your stock
from the website, www.one-
share.com — but don't delay
if you want to order for
Christmas delivery.
Terry Savage is a registered
investment adviser and is on
the board of the Chicago Mer-
cantile Exchange. She ap-
pears weekly on
WMAQ-Channel 5's 4:30
p.m. newscast, and can be
reached at
www.terrysavage.com. She is
the author of the new book,
"The New Savage Number:
How Much Money Do You
Really Need to Retire?" To
find out more about Terry
Savage and read her past
columns, visit the Creators
Syndicate Web page at
www.creators.com.
COPYRIGHT 2010 TERRY SAVAGE
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 SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 11

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

Q: I recently heard one of

your programs about why
moms should stay home
with their kids. You made
me feel like a horrible mom
for working when I have a
22-month-old daughter at
home. I understood what
you were trying to say --
and why my situation is not
ideal, but we don't have a
choice. I'd love to stay home
but our modest income re-
quires that both my husband broadcast that brought me to tween you and your hus-
and I work. I'm lucky that tears and piled on the guilt band. Only you know all of
we have affordable day care for leaving my son. the factors involved.
and a job that provides me Most moms will If you're longing
with a car. Still, every day I work at some point during to be home with your
leave my child at home, it motherhood and deal with daughter, it is a worthy goal
kills me. And your program the resulting guilt. While we to work toward. Some fami-
only made me feel more generally encourage moms lies have managed to make
guilty. to be home with their young lifestyle changes to be able
children, it isn't always pos- to survive on one income. In
Juli: I not only sible. the meantime, do your best
understand your situation, You should only with the time you have with
I've been there. When my feel guilty if you're doing your daughter, making cer-
first son was born, I had to something wrong. Don't let tain that she is in good
work. Every day I left him our radio broadcast, your hands when you can't be
with a heavy heart and a lot friends or your neighbors be there.
of guilt. One day, I had the the barometer of your guilt. **
radio on driving to work That decision is strictly be- Continues on page 13
and, like you, heard a radio
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 12

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY ...
Continued from page 11
Q: My wife is over-
whelmed. Our two preschool
sons require constant atten-
tion, while the housework
and other responsibilities pile
up. How can I help her?
Jim: You've
probably seen studies that
calculate what the average
mom would make if she
were paid for her various
roles as housekeeper, day
care operator, psychologist
and so on. A 2007 study by
Salary.com put the figure at
$138,095 a year!
My wife, Jean, has
been in your wife's shoes.
Even though our boys are in
school now, between the
trips back and forth and the
extracurricular activities and
the numerous other responsi-
bilities on her plate, she
barely has time to catch her
breath.
Not to oversim-
plify the issue, but you might
want to start by praising your
wife for the contributions
she's already making in your
home. Be sure to cut her
some slack when the house is
messy and dinner is late --
she's likely had a busier day
than you have! And although
it's tough after a long day at
the office, you might ask if
there are some household du-
ties she'd like you to handle.
But be sure to talk it over
with her first. In my experi-
ence, if you just come home
and start doing chores that
your wife sees as her respon-
sibility, it's likely your good
intentions will be received in
a negative light.
When your boys
are grown, they won't re-
member whether the house
was clean, but they will re-
member quality time with
their mom during the day
(and with you, too, when
you're home). Being a mom
isn't easy. A six-figure pay-
check doesn't even begin to
put a price on a mother's
value. It's critical that hus-
bands like you and I give
them all the love and support
we possibly can.
**
Jim Daly is president of
Focus on the Family, host of
the Focus on the Family
radio program, and a hus-
band and father of two.
Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed
psychologist, co-host of
Focus on the Family, author
of several books, and a wife
and mother of three.
Submit your questions to:
ask@FocusOnTheFamily.co
m This odd piece of surreal es-
Copyright 2010 Focus on the Family,
Colorado Springs, CO 80995
International Copyright Secured. All Rights
reserved.
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Jeb Haught goodness there is a
"center camera"
button, but I
DEVELOPER: Junc- shouldn't have to
tion Point use it so often.
PUBLISHER: Disney Sometimes the
Interactive Studios camera won't even
SYSTEM: Nintendo let players adjust it
Wii to see the environ-
PRICE: $49.99 ment during crucial
ESRB RATING: jumping se-
Everyone quences.
REVIEW RATING: 4
stars (out of 5) Complaints aside,
"Disney Epic
Most adults grew up Mickey" is still one
with Disney as a sort of the most enjoy-
of imaginary friend able Disney games
who was always that I have played.
ready to whisk them
off to an fantastical
land filled with ad- REVIEW
venture. Unfortu- SCORING
Lucky Rabbit. Both Oswald Mickey has a magic brush
nately, many adults lose their SYSTEM
and Mickey want to see the that lets him "paint in" miss-
connection with pure fantasy
renowned rodent escape, and ing pieces of the world or
as they get older. With "Dis- 5 stars = Must Have
players get to experience an apply paint thinner to make
ney Epic Mickey," parents 4 stars = Very Good
abundance of Disney history them disappear. Players don't
can relive the carefree days of 3 stars = Above Average
and trivia along the way. have to painstakingly color
youth and also share the 2 stars = Bargain Bin
within the lines, but rather
imagination-generating world 1 star = Don't Bother
Platform games are few and hold the correct button and
of Walt Disney with their
far between these days, so it's aim the Wiimote at the area
children. RATINGS KEY
refreshing to see one come they want to change. This
along that sports excellent makes for some interesting
The game follows the exploits Entertainment Software Rat-
level design. I love running puzzles that sometimes re-
of the infamous mouse, ing Board (ESRB)
around and hopping quires both actions to solve,
Mickey, as he tries to escape a E: Everyone
over/under/around alternate but this fun mechanic can get
darkly twisted version of Dis- E10-plus: (Everyone 10 and
versions of Disneyland rides, old after a while.
neyland called the Wasteland. older)
while solving puzzles and res-
T: Teen (13 and older)
cuing trapped gremlins. Mickey's worst enemy seems
tate is filled with Disney's M: Mature (17 and older)
to be the camera, as it fre-
long-forgotten characters and
Since most of the alternate quently displays angles that
is governed by Oswald the COPYRIGHT 2010 CREATORS.COM.
world is created with paint, aren't beneficial at all. Thank
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Check collars and tags

By Gina Spadafori
Universal Uclick
The New Year’s “neck check”
is a tradition around my home
— one that has outlived three
generations of pets, but still
works to help ensure the
safety of the animals who
share my life now.
I always do my
neck checks on New Year’s
Day. It’s easier to remember
that way, especially for those
of us who have a hard time
remembering much of any-
thing. The neck check is easy
— a few minutes to check for
wear and fit on the collars,
and legibility on the tags.
Consider the collar
first. For dogs, a buckled or
snap-together collar made of
leather or nylon webbing is
the best choice, and the
proper fit is comfortably
close, but not too snug. Make
sure your dog’s not wearing a
“choke” or prong collar for
everyday wear — if you use
these, they’re for walking and
training only, and are danger-
ous if left on an unsupervised
dog.
For cats, a soft col-
lar with an elastic insert and a
slide-on tag will prevent a
dangling ID from catching on
anything.
Next look at the
collar carefully, especially the
holes and the fasteners. The
collar is weakest at these
spots, so if you see signs of
on your pets now
excessive wear or strain,
you’ll need to replace it.
Then check
the ID tags. A license is
great, but since many
lost pets are picked up
by people in the neigh-
borhood, it’s a good idea
to supplement the li-
cense with an ID tag that
has a couple of phone num-
bers — yours and the number
of a friend or relative. Check
to make sure the information
is current and legible, and if
not, order a new tag.
Your pet’s ID tag is
best supplemented by a mi-
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George Varga

James Moody, an international jazz star since 1949 and a San Diego resident
since 1989, has played his last refrain. An acclaimed saxophonist, flutist, com-
poser and band leader for 60 of his 85 years, Mr. Moody died Thursday (Dec
9) at 1:07 p.m. at the San Diego Hospice, according to his wife, San Diego Re-
altor Linda McGowan Moody, who was by his side. His death came after a 10-
month battle with pancreatic cancer.

"He couldn't have gone more peacefully," said Mrs. Moody, who on Monday
had her husband moved from their home to the San Diego Hospice.

Mr. Moody first achieved prominence in 1946 as a member of bebop trumpet

icon Dizzy Gillespie's all-star big band. Noted for his ebullient stage persona
and his ability to inject warmth and joy into even his most intricate com-
positions, Mr. Moody leaves behind one of the longest and most distin-
guished jazz careers in memory.

He recorded his best-known hit, "Moody's Mood for Love," in

1949. An ingenious interpretation of the 1935 ballad "I'm in the
Mood for Love," it features one of the most acclaimed
saxophone solos in jazz history. It became a global vocal
hit in 1954 for singer King Pleasure, who sang lyrics
that were written for the song in 1952 by noted jazz
vocalist Eddie Jefferson. Moody subsequently began
singing it himself and performed it as his theme song
at each of his concerts.

"Moody's Mood for Love" was elected into the

Grammy Awards' Hall of Fame in 2001 and has
been recorded by such diverse artists as Aretha
Franklin, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse, Rod
Stewart, Queen Latifah, Tito Puente and 2006
"American Idol" contestant Elliott Yamin.

"'Moody's Mood for Love' is a national an-

them," said longtime Moody fan and confi-
dante Bill Cosby, who in the 1980s sang a
duet of the song with jazz vocal star Nancy
Wilson in an episode of "The Cosby Show," his hit TV
series. Cosby also prominently featured the song in his 2004 fea-
ture film, "Fat Albert," which came as a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Moody
when Cosby had them attend the film's premiere.

In addition to praising Mr. Moody's artistic excellence and tireless devotion to

jazz, Cosby credited the jazz legend for being a personal role model.

"He has taught me integrity, how to express love for your fellow human be-
ings, and how to combine and contain manhood and maturity," Cosby told
The San Diego Union-Tribune. Continues on page 19
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James Moody...
Continued from page 15
Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz
trumpeter Wynton Marsalis
hailed Mr. Moody, with
whom he had often collabo-
rated at New York's Jazz at
Lincoln Center, as "a titan of
our music." He also praised
Mr. Moody as "just impecca-
ble, his musicianship, his
soul, his humor."
Moody's appeal transcended
generations — he was often
surrounded by teenaged musi-
cians seeking his autograph at
the Annual International As-
sociation of Jazz Educators'
conference — and musical
styles.
"James Moody is one of the
blueprints that you measure
yourself up against," said
Laurie Ann Gibson, the cre-
ative director of Interscope
Records and the award-win-
ning choreographer of "Bad
Romance," "Telephone" and
other Lady Gaga music
videos.
"The type of excellence and
soul Moody achieved is what
we hope to re-gain in the
music industry. The level of
artistry he reached is some-
thing you hope young per-
formers will closely study
and understand."
A 1998 National Endowment
for the Arts Jazz Masters
award recipient and a 2007
Kennedy Center Living Jazz
Legend Award winner, Mr.
Moody was featured in "The
Jazz Masters," the first
episode of the 2005 PBS TV
series "Legends of Jazz." In
1997, he had a memorable
role (walking an "invisible
dog") in the Clint Eastwood-
directed film, "Midnight in
the Garden of Good and
Evil." Eastwood was a long-
time fan.
"When we met with the cast-
ing director, she said: 'Mr.
Moody, how long have you
known Mr. Eastwood?'"
Linda Moody said in a 1997
Union-Tribune interview.
"And James said: We just met
James Moody, an interna-
tional jazz star, passed away
after a battle with pancreatic
cancer. Photo courtesy of
Nelvin Cepeda/ The San
Diego Union-Tribune.
last October at Carnegie Hall
at the 'Eastwood After Hours'
(all-star jazz) concert.' And
the casting director said:
You're kidding! Clint talks
about you like he's known
you for years.'"
Mr. Moody performed three
times at the White House
(twice for President Clinton
and, in 2004, for President
George W. Bush). He also
played two command per-
formances for the King of
Thailand in Bangkok, and ap-
peared multiple times at
Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood
Bowl, London's Royal Festi-
val Hall and some of the
world's most prestigious con-
cert venues.
Mr. Moody's last public per-
formance was Jan. 28 at a
Grammy Awards-sponsored
show in Seal Beach, Calif.
A native of Savannah, Ga.,
Mr. Moody was born March
26, 1925. Raised in Newark,
N.J., he began playing saxo-
phone as a teenager. After
serving in the U.S. Army Air
Corps during World War II,
he joined Gillespie's band,
where he played alongside
such luminaries as Milt Jack-
son,...
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NORTHEAST/ — Luminarias and Christ-
mas lights adorn the circle
CENTRAL each Christmas Eve in the
central El Paso neighbor-
Holiday on Ice — Spe- hood. From I-10, take
cial holiday-themed public Trowbridge northwest to
skating is Dec. 18-31, at Pennsylvania Ave. Penn-
the Sierra Providence sylvania leads directly into
Event Center next to the the circle.
Coliseum, 4100 Paisano.
the Eastside subdivision of
Eastridge participates each
year in an elaborate neigh-
borhood-wide holiday
lights display. Lights are
usually lit around the first
week of December, and
run through the holiday
season.
The subdivision is off
McRae Blvd; turn west on
Eastridge.
Holiday Light Show
— A brilliant display of
holiday lights choreo-
graphed to music will be
featured Fridays through
Sundays, Dec. 3-Jan. 1, at
12001 Paseo de Oro (one
Information: 479-PUCK block north of Montwood,
(7825) or elpasoicemoni- EASTSIDE off Bob Mitchell). Admis-
tor.com. sion is free.
Eastridge Christmas
Cumberland Circle lights — The residents of
MISSION
VALLEY
Ascarate Park Win-
ter Wonderland —
The county park and lake
is lit for the holidays
through early January.
Hours are 6 p.m. to 10
Calendar of upcoming events for
El Paso/ Southern New Mexico
are from December 24th.
thru December 30th. 2010
April 19. Race days are
Tuesdays, Fridays, Satur-
days and Sundays. First
post is 12:25 p.m. each
race day. General admis-
sion is free to the track and
casino. First post time is
12:25 p.m. Turf Club seat-
ing is $7. Information:
(575) 874-5200 or sun-
land-park.com
UTEP Men’s Basket-
ball - Home games are at
the Don Haskins Center.
Game time is 7:05 p.m.,
unless otherwise listed.
Individual tickets:
$14-$50, plus
p.m. Monday through
service
Thursday and to 11 p.m.
charge. In-
Friday through Sunday. Miami, and
formation:
Admission is $1 per vehi- tickets are
747-5234 or
cle. Information: 772- sold out.
utepathlet-
5605. Reserved
ics.com.
seats: $20-
• 2 p.m. Sun-
WESTSIDE/ day, Jan. 2 — $60; general ad-
DOWNTOWN Sam Houston State. mission: $15.
Captain’s Club tickets:
$650. Information: 533-
Hyundai Sun Bowl
4416, 1-800-915-BOWL
Sunland Park Race- — The 77th annual foot-
or sunbowl.org. (Ticket-
track & Casino — The ball classic begins at noon,
Friday, Dec. 31. The game master).
2010-2011 live horse rac-
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sus the University of

‘The Great Russian
Nutcracker’ — The
Moscow Ballet presents
the 16th anniversary of
this holiday classic at 4
and 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
23, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $26, $36 and $86,
plus service charge. (Tick-
etmaster). Information:
nutcracker.com.
Featuring spectacular sets
and beautifully costumed
Russian dancers, Moscow
Ballet’s Great Russian
Nutcracker uses whimsical
and imaginative story-
telling blended with
world-class choreography
and dance.
El Paso Museum of
History — 510 N. Santa
Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Tuesday through Sat-
urday (open until 9 p.m.
Thursdays), and noon to 5
p.m. Sunday. Closed Mon-
days. Admission is free.
Information: 351-3588 or
elpasotexas.gov/history.
A free Holiday History
Film Festival presented by
Capstone Productions is
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tues-
day and Wednesday, Dec.
28-29, featuring four new
lecture films about the El
Paso Mission Trail. Tues-
day’s films are “Celebra-
tion of Cultures” at 10
a.m. and “Cultural & Lin-
guistic Make-up of the
Conquistadores” at 2 p.m.
Wednesday’s films are “El
Paso’s Mission Trail in the
Mexican Period, 1821-
1848” at 10 a.m. and “Viti-
culture (grapes) in the
Southwest in the early
years at 2 p.m.
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 21
Luminarias and
Christmas Carols on
the Plaza — Old
Mesilla, N.M., turns into a
wonderland of music and
light beginning at dusk
Christmas Eve, Friday,
Dec. 24, at San Albino
Church and the surround-
ing historic plaza. Around
6,000 luminarias will be
set up.
Continues on next page
SOUTHERN
NEW MExICO
Mount Cristo Rey
Hike — A guided hike is
at noon Thursday, Dec. 30,
at Mount Cristo Rey, Sun-
land Park, N.M. Length: 5
miles round trip (2-3
hours). Cost: $5 ($2 for
children) donation re-
quested for the Mt. Cristo
Restoration Committee.
Information: 252-9840. No
reservation is required.
A presentation on the his-
tory of the monument will
be given at the summit.
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 22
Continued from page 21
Luminarias and Christmas Carols on the
Plaza...
The Mesilla Singers will lead singing of Christmas
carols from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Mesilla is southwest of Las Cruces. Take I-10 West
to the Avenida de Mesilla exit. The plaza is off NM
Highway 28 (Avenida de Mesilla) south of I-10. Ad-
mission is free. Information: (575) 524-3262, ext.
116.
New Year’s Eve
Ardovino’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
— Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive
in Sunland Park, will ring in 2011 Friday,Dec. 31,
with a special dinner, glass of champagne, and live
music. Champagne toast, and party favors. Cost:
$100 per person for (optional) dinner. Admission to
party alone is free. Information/reservations: (575)
589-0653 or ardovinos.com.
New Year’s Celebration — Premiere Enter-
tainment will host a
pair of New Year’s
Eve parties at 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 31, at Ra-
mada Palms, 201 E.
University Ave, in Las
Cruces. A performance
by “Phat Soul” with re-
served seating is of-
fered in the Ballroom,
and entertainment by
Dulce and Sunny
Padilla featured in the Bar Club. Seating is limited.
Ages 21 and older welcome. Tickets for either
event: $35 (includes party favors and champagne).
Room packages available. Information: (915) 630-
2206, (575) 526-4411, ext. 402, pre-e.com or ra-
madalascruces.com.
New Year’s Eve Dance — El Paso Parks and
Recreation will host a senior New Year’s Eve dance
8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Continues on next page
James Moody...
Continued from page 19... Ray Brown
and John Lewis (who later comprised
three-fourths of the fabled Modern Jazz
Quartet). His first album as a band
leader, "James Moody & His Bop Men,"
was released in 1948 by Blue Note
Records. It was the start of an auspicious
career that saw him win enough awards
and proclamations to fill a small mu-
seum.
But Mr. Moody didn't put much weight
on accolades. When he was compli-
mented late last month about his many
honors, including his mid-1990s induc-
tion into the International Jazz Hall of
Fame, Mr. Moody quickly deflected the
praise.
"It's nice to be recognized," he said."But
there are a lot of other cats who are great
musicians, men and women, who should
have been honored and who deserve it
more."
Mr. Moody had over 50 solo albums to
his credit, in addition to making dozens
more recordings with Gillespie, Quincy
Jones, Lionel Hampton, B.B. King,
Oscar Peterson, Manhattan Transfer and
others. His most recent release, "4B,"
came out in August. Earlier this month,
it earned a Grammy Award nomination
— his fourth — for Best Jazz Instrumen-
tal Album (by an) Individual or Group.
Yet, while jazz was his greatest musical
passion, Mr. Moody could effortlessly
perform almost any style with elan. He
demonstrated this as a member of the
Las Vegas Hilton Orchestra in the 1970s,
when he shared the stage with everyone
from Glenn Campbell, Liberace and
Ann-Margaret to The Osmonds, Elvis
Presley and Lou Rawls. More than a few
of the artists he worked with over the
years featured "Moody's Mood for
Love" as part of their own concert reper-
toires.
Asked about the enduring ac-
claim bestowed upon "Moody's
Mood for Love," Mr. Moody
was typically self-effacing dur-
ing a Union-Tribune interview in
February at his San Diego home.
"I don't pay any attention to that
stuff," he said. "When I made
that record, I was a tenor saxo-
phonist playing alto for the first
time on record and I was trying
to find the right notes, to be
truthful. People later said to me:
'You must have been very in-
spired when you recorded that.'
And I said: 'Yeah I was inspired
to find the right notes!'"
He recorded "Moody's Mood for Love"
in Sweden in 1949, during a European
visit that started as a three-week vaca-
tion and lasted several years. Being
abroad was an eye-opening experience
for Mr. Moody, who never forgot the
racism he encountered here in his native
country, both before and after his Euro-
pean sojourn.
"In America, I thought there was some-
thing wrong with me," said Mr. Moody,
who recalled how, as an Air Force pri-
vate in North Carolina, he was not al-
lowed to eat in the same restaurants
where German prisoners of war dined.
"In Paris, they treated me like they
treated each other, which was altogether
different from how they treated me here.
When I was in France, I said: 'Ah, it isn't
me (that's the problem in America), it's
them.' I felt good, and now I know
there's no one in this world who's better
than me. By the same token, I'm not bet-
ter than anyone else."
Mr. Moody and his wife did not publicly
disclose his cancer until Nov. 2, until
then confiding his condition only to im-
mediate family members and a few close
friends.
He underwent surgery Feb. 28 at UCSD
Thornton Hospital to have his pancreatic
cancer tumor resected, but his doctors
determined it would be impossible to do
so without endangering his life. Instead,
his gall bladder was removed and a dou-
ble bypass was performed on his diges-
tive system to remove blockage.
He opted not to receive any chemo ther-
apy or radiation treatment. While his
health weakened, he maintained his
characteristically upbeat demeanor al-
most to the end. He would pick up his
saxophone or flute, even if only for a
few minutes, whenever he could, as be-
fits a master musician who constantly
strived to learn more about music and
improve on his instrument.
"My goal is that I want to play better to-
morrow than I did today, because I'm not
in competition with anyone else," Mr.
Moody noted in a 2005 Union-Tribune
interview. "If you try to do that, to com-
pete, you'd better give up, because
there's always somebody, somewhere,
who has more going on. And that's what
makes jazz so beautiful, that's what
makes the world beautiful.
"If you're practicing something you've
played before, you're not practicing. You
have to play something new. There are
hundreds of ways to play a major scale,
and then when you add a harmonic
minor and a natural minor and a natural
minor flat fifth, you get something new.
You'll never get it all, but you keep try-
ing."
In addition to his third wife, Linda, Mr.
Moody is survived by a brother, Lou
Watters; a daughter, Michelle Bag-
danove; sons Patrick, Regan and Danny
McGowan; four grandchildren and one
great grandson.
A public funeral service will be held
Dec. 18 at 12:30 p.m. at San Diego's
Greenwood Memorial Park, followed by
a public celebration of his life at 2 p.m.
at Faith Chapel in Spring Valley, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, the Moody family has
requested that donations be sent to the
CFNJ James Moody Jazz Scholarship
for Newark Youth Fund, P.O. Box 338,
Morristown, N.J., 07963-0338.
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 SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 23

Continue dfrom page 22 on a first come, first serve The Sunliners. N.M. (about 12 miles and a special Tony, “Okla- boy and winsome farm
New Year’s Eve basis. north of downtown Rui- homa” is the classic love girl. Tickets: $66 and $69.
Dance ...Friday, Dec. 31, doso). Free public guided story of a handsome cow-
at San Juan Senior Center, Speaking Rock En- tours are 10 a.m. Tuesdays
5701 Tamburo, and Grand- tertainment Center and Thursdays (except
view Senior Center, 3134 — 122 S. Old Pueblo show dates). Information:
Jefferson. Information: Road, hosts a series of free (575) 336-4800, (888)
(San Juan) 772-8365 or concerts from nationally 818-7872 or spencerthe-
(Grandview) 566-1217. known touring acts. Ages ater.com.
18 and older welcome. In-
Sunland Park New formation: 860-7777 or • “Oklahoma” —
speaking-rock.com. Rodgers and Hammer-
Year’s Eve — Bosee
• 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 stein’s “Great American
will headline the New Musical” is 2 p.m. Sunday,
Year’s Eve celebration in — New Year’s Eve concert
with La Mafia. Jan. 2. Winner of the
the Signature Showroom Pulitzer Prize, two Acad-
at Sunland Park Racetrack • 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 Spencer Theater for
emy Awards, a Grammy
& Casino Friday, Dec. 31. — Brenton Wood Performing Arts —
Dinner offered 7 to 8:30 and Sunny Ozuna & Airport Hwy 220 in Alto,
p.m. with music and danc-
ing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors
open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets:
$35 (includes dinner buf-
fet, entertainment, favors
and champagne toasting);
$250 table for eight. Ages
21 and older welcome. In-
formation/reservations:
(575) 874-5200.
A free party featuring
music by Inolvidable and
party favors is 9 p.m. to 1
a.m. in the Franklin
Lounge. No reservations
needed, seating available

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muscles
10 Wicked
11 Regulate
12 Shelley works
13 Hardy lass Two macho planets square off. Mars, the Roman god of
18 Jalopy war, poses a challenge to Saturn, whose equally violent na-
ture is well illustrated in the story about the time he ate his
19 Harvest children. Don't aggravate already tense situations. Instead,
23 Alert anticipate how you can avoid trouble altogether or, if trou-
ble is unavoidable, how you can be a part of the solution.
24 Cheap cigar When you mind your own business, you can reach the
26 Moves through the heights of happiness.
muck
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You put things in a logical
27 Olajuwon feat order and run your schedule in a way that makes sense. When
28 French student someone less reasonable seems to be pulling ahead of you,
it's something to note. Maybe there's a trick here you haven't
30 Wished tried or an approach that would help your efforts. Learn all
32 Writer/artist Silverstein you can — you're bound for success.
33 Loudness units
34 To the point that TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are an adamant improver,
35 Like many a kid’s room and it shines through in all you do. There doesn't have to be
37 Draft status anything particularly wrong with a situation in order for you
to figure out how to make it better. Furthermore, you will
39 Like a 97-pound weak- find peace in places where it evades others. Share this gift.
ling Many will find comfort in simply being around you.
42 Bygone classroom fea-
tures GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are the person who should
43 First name in myster- be at the center of your life. Resist the impulse to put some-
one else in this position. When you take fantastic care of
ies yourself, you give a gift to others at the same time — the gift
48 Electronics giant of your best self. And through your example, you will tacitly
50 Stow on board be giving others permission to do the same.
53 Mideast desert
55 Studies, with over CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have lost touch with the
56 Not close things that make you feel good and taken care of. Make a
long list. The first items may not be the most exciting, so
57 Merchandise keep going until you hit on things that you really and truly
58 Half an old radio team enjoy. There is time in your week to do at least three of these
items.
59 Scot’s skirt
60 Valley
62 Opulent LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Pretend you are not yourself for a
minute. You will balance your energy by observing your life
63 Andes resident from as objective a viewpoint as possible. From a distant
64 Grew mellower, maybe place, you will more easily see how you can reduce what is
ACROSS 36 “Symphonie Espagnol”
composer
69 “The Time Machine”
people 66 Great weight too much and augment what is too little. You'll leave the week
a better person than you were going into it.
1 Fold 67 Run partner, in base-
5 Tony Hillerman charac- 38 Apartment dweller’s 70 ___ homo
escape 71 Musical silences ball
ter VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It's been proved that optimists
9 Station 40 Mega add-on 72 Air are healthier than pessimists, and that they live longer, too.
41 Christmas morning 73 Herring relative This is good news for you, since your sign is optimistic by
14 Nebraska native nature. Still, sometimes you have to remind yourself to think
15 Fraud event on the bright side. Such occasions come up this week. Be vig-
16 Sidestep 44 Kind of name DOWN ilant about thinking the best of others.

17 Christmas Eve events 45 1492, for one 1 Shows respect, in a

20 Electrician’s gadget 46 Oahu welcomes way LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll see the possibility in the
47 Acts surreptitiously 2 James Bond’s alma moment because you're awake and looking for it. This is why
21 Like a savanna you feel sorry for the sleepwalkers around you. Supposedly,
22 Cuts 49 Pickle flavor mater it's dangerous to wake them; however, you get the sneaking
25 Former chess cham- 51 Stone or Stallone 3 Writer Ephron suspicion that it's your job to do so. They may not thank you
52 Took the title 4 Office furniture for it, but they'll never forget you.
pion
26 Fr. holy woman 54 Quantum follower 5 City on Lake Mich.
29 Course 56 Roused 6 Dance, ‘50s style SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People are getting in line, and
61 “Andrea ___” 7 Bridge position something in you wants to stake out a spot. It may suddenly
31 Something animals feel as though you have to fight for what's yours, but it's only
play 65 Christmas Day event 8 Bring to bear human nature to react in this way. Just be sure you really
68 On ___: red hot 9 Strengthens, as want what they want enough to brave the crowd for it, or
you'll be wasting your time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When your view of a

situation is very narrow, things appear impossibly compli-
cated. The answer is not to make a move at all until you
learn more. Knowledge is like light: The more you can shed
on your scene the easier it will be to navigate your environ-
ment and get where you want to go.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). This week brings strange

and exhilarating circumstances. It will feel like you are
standing in front of an audience without a script, and yet,
you're not really lost. It's an opportunity to become extremely
aware of your environment — eyes wide open, looking for
clues as to what you should say and do next.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It seems like a certain friend

has it made — things often seem that way from the outside.
It's doubtful that you would actually be having a better time
with that person's particular set of problems, so thinking you
would is simply a waste of time. By the end of the week,
you'll find an empowering perspective.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Be mindful of how you spend

time with others. Remember that it's rude to interrupt real-
life conversations to text a remote party. Furthermore, face-
to-face contact with a few people will benefit your emotional
health and well-being significantly more than thousands of
"friends" on a social networking site.

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IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR GAME
Most would agree that you are in balance at
the end of your swing because you made a
good swing, but there is another way to look
at it. You make a good swing because you are
in balance.
I have found it to be very beneficial for a
golfer to learn his or her balance point at the
finish of the swing and then swing to this bal-
ance point.
Try this: Make a practice swing and finish
in perfect balance with your weight entirely on
your front side, your back knee pointing at the
target and everything you own facing the tar-
get, including your nose and your belly button.
Balance is the self-organizing principle
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 25
By T.J. TOMASI
around which your golf swing is built. If you
have the basic mechanics of grip, stance, pos-
ture, aim, alignment, etc. under control, then all
you have to do is turn your entire swing over to
good balance and the proper sequence will un-
fold.
Too often in an attempt to hit it far, a golfer
will try to manipulate the club.
But when you put pressure on a rotating ob-
ject, that object tries to leave its orbit in the di-
rection of the applied force, meaning that the
club is forced out toward the ball, your weight
goes to your toes, and your whole swing is
thrown out of balance. Tour player Billy Andrade finishes his swing
Continues on next page This is a classic balanced finish, with
hands high, weight on the front foot and with a rebound of his arms and hands back
down to his waist. This is a finish point that
back knee pointing at the target. maximizes his balance.
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 26
ASK THE PRO GOLF SPOKEN HERE

Too much tinkering cost Tiger his swing

Q: Why did Tiger swing and risk dropping fend his mistake, claims
change his swing this back to them.” that his body changed.
time? — C.M.
Instead, Haney man- He beefed up in the n: shot in which the
A: “The mind-set of a aged to screw up one of weight room, so he had ball is hit at or above its equator
great player is that the best golfers in histo- to change his swing. “My with the leading edge of the club-
you’re either getting ry. He was handed a body is bigger and more
better or you are getting Rolls-Royce and turned it stable,” he explained. face, causing it to shoot forward low
worse,” says Tiger’s for- into a Chevy. Woods and then along the ground.
mer coach Hank Haney. didn’t need to get any Excuse me, but that is
“There’s no such thing better; all he needed to do the dumbest thing I ever
as staying the same. If
you attempt to stay
was keep shooting the
same numbers. He led in
heard. Don’t change your
swing; change your The balanced finish
Continued from page 25
the same, you will be los- the Vardon Cup for low- workout. Which is more
ing ground to everyone
who is improving.”
est scoring average with
the lowest average ever.
important, your score or
how you look in a
Golf archaeology
bathing suit? Your goal is to become a golfing archaeologist, where
These sound like After winning 18 tour- the remains of your swing, i.e., the follow-through, tell
down their throats and you important information about what went before —
words of wisdom, and naments in 1945, did “Tiger likes to tinker,”
make them prove they
it’s easy to nod your head Byron Nelson, winner of another ex-coach, Butch specifically, what went on during the downswing and at
can stop it.”
when someone intones 11 straight with a scoring Harmon, said. “I don’t impact.
this old wives’ tale, but
Haney should have told
average of 68.33, change believe in changing So learn the basics and ABOUT THE WRITER
think about it: Changing his swing to keep ahead things that work.” then focus on hitting your
Tiger: “Until those guys
your swing when you’ve of some made-up phan- Amen. balance point. You’ll find Dr. T.J.
can prove they can beat Tomasi is a
got it could lead to “don’t tom who was supposed to that relying on balance to get
you — which they can’t teaching
got it.” In the NFL, only be gaining on him? Tiger (To Ask the Pro a ques- professional
— we are only going to the job done while you in Port St.
the dimwitted stop run- should have challenged tion about golf, e-mail
ning the football when
practice what we’ve got.
Haney because a golfer’s him at:
swing is much more effec- Lucie, Fla.
Visit his
it’s working. As Vince
Let them change their
peak years are so few. TJInsider@aol.com.) tive than thinking about the Web site at
swings to catch up to mechanics of your swing. tjtomasi.com.
Lombardi said, “Run it Woods, trying to de-
you; don’t change your
 SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 27
TEEING OFF DON’T MISS IT

Take the sway out of

It turns out that John
McEnroe was right to chal-
es where they will end up.
And it guesses long and
trary is exactly what you
should do when you read a
your swing
lenge the line judges at wrong. putt. The difficult part of this teaching aid is the
Wimbledon after all. Due to a This comes from the way When you read a green, looks -- a cross between a ski boot and some sort
phenomenon called perceptu- your brain works — it simply you have to look or point of orthotic device. But who cares what it looks
al mislocation, most mistakes assumes that things will con- your eyes at every section of like? It works, and that’s the main thing.
by line judges are made on tinue as you last saw them your putt or else your brain From the manufacturer: “The secret to
balls ruled out that were actu- unless you gather information fills in the part you skipped PivotPro’s success is that it forces you to pivot cor-
ally in. to the contrary. Under normal with a logical extension of rectly, ingraining correct fundamentals, resulting
David Whitney, an associ- circumstances, you don’t what went before. If the putt in proper coiling of the upper torso against the
ate professor at the University study the ground to determine starts with a left-to-right back leg, creating maximum resistance that leads
of California-Davis Center if it is still there as you take slope, flattens out, then to more power, consistency, proper weight distri-
for Mind and Brain, has each step. And so it is with all breaks a little left at the end, bution and footwork.”
shown that the human brain aspects of your visual field, you have to look at all three The PivotPro is $80 from www.intheholegolf.com/store/pivotpro.html.
often misjudges objects mov- including golf, where gather- segments. If you skip the flat
ing at high speed, so it guess- ing information to the con- segment, your visual systems GOLF BY THE NUMBERS
fill it in as a continuation of
the left-to-right break.
At the University of
Rochester, computer science
professor Dana Ballard is
studying the science of visual Danny Lee tied for 64th with scores of the World Team Championships for New
optics by learning the intrica- 74, 72, 69, 65, 72, 74 in this year’s PGA Zealand in 2008. The good news is that in
cies of how we perceive Tour Q-school, where only the top 25 April 2009 Lee signed a two-year en-
depth and gather information players, plus ties, earn PGA Tour cards dorsement contract with Callaway Golf
that is then relayed to the for 2011. worth $2 million — that’s a $98 million
motor cortex for execution. Why is this noteworthy? Lee is the difference.
This skill is automatic, but young golfer who gave up an estimated
understanding how your brain $100 million in endorsements so he could The takeaway: Follow the money.
processes the information retain his amateur standing and play in
necessary to track your target
can make you a better golfer,
especially when it comes to
putting, pitching and chip-
ping. As Dr. Ballard discov-
ered, the eyes determine the
distance and break to the hole
In the photo above, the lines separate the ball’s path into through a series of “fixations”
three segments. The ball begins on a left-to-right break. In where, one at a time, they
segment two, the path straightens out, then continues its look at and evaluate portions
break to the hole in segment three. If you fail to look at each of the route your ball should
segment, your brain will not have the information it needs take.
to run its calculations.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“If you’re negligent with respect to a tee time

in the pro-am — negligent, meaning, you
made a mistake for whatever reason —
it’s not a disqualification.
If you blow it off, then you’re
not going to be able to play
in that tournament.”
— Tim Finchem, PGA Tour commissioner,
explaining his new “Jim Furyk” rule.
Furyk was DQ’ed when he missed his tee time at a
FedEx Cup playoff event this year. Sounds like
very little thought went into this new rule, which is actually no rule at all because
all the player has to do is say he didn’t just “blow it off” and he’s OK.
SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 28

By
By RICK
RICK MINTER
MINTER // Cox
Cox Newspapers
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Newly paved
Brand-new speedway
promises

Daytona ‘heck of a
race’ at
Daytona
fter two days of tire test-

A ing on the new pave-

ment at Daytona
International Speedway last
week, participating drivers
seemed to agree that the 2011
Daytona 500 will be a heck of a
race.
The new asphalt surface ap-
pears to have plenty of grip, no
major bumps or seams, which
means the racing will be more
like what fans are accustomed
to seeing at Daytona’s sister
track, Talladega Superspeed-
way.
In recent years at Daytona,
the giant packs that come with
restrictor-plate racing tended
to break apart as tires wore
down and lost traction. The old,
abrasive surface was the rea-
son for that, but that old sur-
face also developed potholes in
last year’s Daytona 500, ...
Daytona Int’l Speedway being repaved. (DIS photo) Continues on page 30
 SPOTLIGHT EP NEWS DECEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 29

Ford joins the party for 2011 with

the Fiesta!
When it comes to small cars here in America,
there are two things everyone in the industry
can agree on. One is that domestic car makers
don’t make good small cars. And two is that
most Americans don’t like small cars – making
number one seem okay. Well, for 2011, both of
those are changing – big time - thanks to Ford.
For 2011, Ford is stepping into the subcompact
class with the Fiesta – and it’s a game changer.
Available in both sedan and hatchback body
styles, the Fiesta, which comes in under the
Focus to become the blue oval’s new entry-
level model, features sporty driving dynamics,
awesome fuel economy and a wide-range of
luxury features.
As good as the Fiesta looks on the outside; the
inside is even more impressive. With its soft-
touch dash, edgy styling that uses metallic ac-
cents and excellent build quality, the Fiesta will
have you do a double take at its sub $20K price
tag. The leather wrapped steering wheel has an
excellent feel to it. The seats provide excellent
comfort and are available in either cloth or
leather. The center stack which house most of
the controls appears odd at first, proves to be
intuitive and quickly becomes second nature.
When it comes to utility, the hatchback is the
way to go, providing a maximum cargo capac-
ity of 26 cubic feet with the seats folded. The
sedan allows for 12.8 cubic feet of cargo to be
stored in the trunk.
Power Assist Steering with something called
Active Nibble Cancellation. I have to admit, I
hardly understood what the Ford engineer was
talking about when he tried to explain it to me,
but I have to guess it has something to do with
6 Women listed as car owners in
the Sprint Cup Series (Margaret
Haas, Car No. 14; Mary Hendrick, No. 5;
giving the Fiesta its remarkable feel.
Teresa Earnhardt, No. 1; Andrea Ne-
And even though the Fiesta isn’t loaded with mechek, Nos. 87 and 197; Beth Bald-
tons of horsepower, I never felt the Fiesta win, No. 135; and Elizabeth
needed any extra oomph. Sure I would have
Morgenthau, No. 49)
liked a little more power (low end torque is
somewhat lacking), but in everyday driving, the
Fiesta was fine. My tester was equipped with
the manual shifting five-speed which I found to
be easy to shift with light, precise throws. It
5 Nationwide Series drivers in the
top 30 of the points standings
who did not lead a lap all year (Willie
even had an upshift light that suggested I shift
to achieve maximum fuel economy.
Allen, Michael McDowell, Mark Green,
Shelby Howard and Jason Keller)
And yet there is more to the Fiesta. Depending
on what trim level you get (the sedan is avail-
able in three trim levels, the hatchback in two),
you can really deck out the Fiesta with cool fea-
4 Fewest points scored by a
Sprint Cup car owner in 2010
(Norm Benning)
tures. There are LED parking lights, a rear
spoiler, premium sound system, ambient light-
ing to set the interior mood, heated seats, push Laps completed in 2010
button start, a sunroof and of course, Ford’s
Sync system. And every Fiesta comes with the
216 by Nationwide driver Den-
nis Setzer in 21 starts (119 of them
EasyFuel Capless Fuel Fill. Too cool.
came in one race – at Talladega Super-
Continues on next page speedway where he crashed)

Under the hood of every Fiesta is a 1.6 liter in-

line four-cylinder that makes 120 horsepower.
Buyers can choose transmissions – a five-speed
manual is standard on the Fiesta, with a six-
speed automatic available as an option. To
maximize fuel economy, the auto is the way to
go by delivering 30 mpg in town and 40 mpg
on the highway. Shifting gears yourself will
bring those numbers down a smidge to 29 city /
38 highway.
With the Honda Fit, Kia Soul, Nissan Versa and
Toyota Yaris in mind, Ford designed the Fiesta With an attractive exterior and in impressive in-
to be expressive, and they appeared to have terior, the Fiesta is starting to sound pretty
succeeded. The Fiesta sports Ford’s now-com- good, huh? Well the best is yet to come – for
mon front-grill along with the trapezoidal
shaped intake (a la Fusion and Taurus). Scal-
loped side panels show the Fiesta’s body
creases that add character to the overall shape.
And the Fiesta comes in a wide array of colors
including Lime Squeeze, Red Candy and Yel-
low Blaze. Add in the optional 17” wheels and
the Fiesta will be the talk of the neighborhood.
The look isn’t as radical as the Soul, but it is far
more exciting than the Fit and the Yaris.

out on the road is where the Fiesta really shines.

The more I drove my black hatchback the more

I was impressed with the way it handled and
how it communicated to me through the steer-
ing wheel. The connection with my hands to
the steering wheel to the road reminded me of
some high-end sports cars – minus the harsh
sports car ride. I later learned that Ford is using
a new style steering system in the Fiesta called
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NOTEBOOK
Memphis tracks sells for $2M Brand-new Daytona
Continued from page
After sitting idle throughout the 2010 season – and facing a future that might not include auto rac- 28...
ing – Memphis Motorsports Park appears to have a new lease on a racing life. which led to lengthy
According to the Memphis Daily News, the facility, which includes a ¾-mile NASCAR-style oval
delays in that race and
track, a quarter-mile NHRA drag strip and a 1.77-mile road course, was sold at auction to Joe Lubeck,
the managing partner of the Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, Fla. The sale price of just ultimately to the
over $2 million, including a 10-percent buyer’s premium, was far under the price the track’s owner, repaving.
Dover Motorsports, had hoped to receive for the track. Now, with a smooth
If the sale is finalized and the track is able to return to the racing schedules, it will join other tracks track and plenty of grip,
including North Wilkesboro Speedway and Rockingham Speedway that so far have avoided the drivers are expecting the
wrecking ball despite losing NASCAR race dates. two- and three-wide
Another historic track, Nashville’s Fairgrounds Speedway, is set to be razed in favor of redevelop- packs to remain large
ment, but three of the track’s former champions, NASCAR drivers Darrell Waltrip, Sterling Marlin and throughout a fuel run as
Chad Chaffin, are spearheading an effort to save the old track, which has hosted racing on the site since they do at Talladega,
1904 and in its current layout since 1958. which is both wide and
smooth. That also could
lead to Talladega-style
...the Fiesta! Continued from page 29
“Big One” wrecks that
come when one driver in
By The Numbers: the pack makes a minor
Ford is really on to something here. misstep and triggers a
multi-car melee.
2011 Ford Fiesta SES Hatchback Up until now, the subcompact car
market has been hardly exciting,
Base Price: $17,915.00
but that is about to change with the “It’s going to be a big
Price as Tested: $18,590.00
Fiesta. Here is a car that is gen- pack all the time,” Jeff
Layout: front-engine / front-wheel drive
uinely fun to drive, economical and Burton said on a telecon-
Engine: 1.6 liter 4-cylinder
practical – yet feels far more ex- ference held during a
Transmission: five-speed manual
pensive than its $14,000 starting break in testing. “You’re
Horsepower: 120 hp
price. Maybe that’s why Ford calls still going to have that
Torque: 112 ft-lbs
it the Fiesta – for Fiesta is Spanish exciting finish. I think all
EPA Fuel Economy:29 city / 38 highway mpg
for celebration. And with the Fi- the way up to the finish
esta, there are lots of reasons to it is going to be more ex-
[Questions/Comments/Feedback can be sent via email to
celebrate. citing than what you’ve
car@delorean.net]
- Christopher A. Randazzo seen because everybody
is going to be in one big
pack.”
Burton said that even
though Daytona’s racing
surface is more narrow
than Talladega’s, drivers
will end up trying to use
every inch of the pave-
ment.
“Three-wide here is
work. Four-wide is a
wreck,” Burton said. “Be-
cause of the mentality at
superspeedway racing,
there’s going to be effort
to go four-wide because
of trying to pick up posi-
tions. When that starts
happening, it’s going to
get hairy.”
But Jamie McMurray,
who has won Cup races
at both Daytona and Tal-
ladega in recent years,
said that February’s 500
won’t be exactly the
same as a Talladega race
because the layout at
Daytona doesn’t lend it-
self to two drivers hook-
ing up and running away
like they can at Tal-
ladega. He said the new
noses on the cars are a
big part of the reason.
“It’s going to be differ-
ent than Talladega,
though, because the cars,
you can’t necessarily lock
together the way you can
at Talladega,” he said.
“You can lock together,
[but] it’s a little more dif-
ferent with this nose …
“The way the cowl
sucks the air in, the cars
are stalling out a little
bit. But you can still get
locked together. I just
haven’t seen anybody
push it and try to shove
somebody all the way
around the race track.
Everybody is letting off
when they get to the cor-
ner …
“At Talladega when
you get locked together
and you have a huge run,
when the guys in front of
you see that, they pull up
to defend or to block,
there’s room to go, right?
So you either go high or
low. Here the track is so
much narrower, when
that happens, you have
to let off. It’s going to be
different.”
While the race track it-
self was repaved pretty
much exactly like the
original layout, that was-
n’t the case for pit road.
It’s been widened by
about 12 feet, with the
intention of making for a
safer race for drivers and
especially the over-the-
wall pit crew members.
“This pit road was the
most treacherous of all
the pit roads we race on
…” Kurt Busch said.
“[Now] it’s really a safer
place on pit road. The en-
vironment for the crew
guys will be much better.
You won’t have to neces-
sarily worry as much
about getting the fender
dings, wrecks on pit road
with the amount of area
that’s out there paved. So
I’m excited about it.”
Jeff Burton agreed.
“It’s a big change,” he
said. “I don’t know if it’s
the widest pit road on
our circuit or not, but it
has to be in the top 10.
It’s exceptionally wide.
That’s a great thing for
safety.
“The fans and the
media and us included,
we kind of take for
granted those guys jump-
ing over the wall. You go
jump in front of a 3,500-
pound vehicle, it’s pretty
hairy. This will make it
better for them and safer
for them. That’s always a
good thing.”
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Travis Pastrana, who has few different people. “I really think that it de- struggled mightily at times
excelled in several forms of “[NASCAR driver] Matt pends on results,” he said but appears to now be getting
motorsports including mo- [Crafton] was out here and re- when asked about the possi- the hang of it. Carmichael
tocross, supercross, freestyle ally helped and tried to coach ble effects of his move. has done most of his
motocross and rally racing, me. He was teaching me how “There’s a lot of expecta- NASCAR racing in the
took his first laps in a to roll the middle [of the cor- tion from a lot of people, es- Camping World Truck Series
NASCAR-style car last week ners] maybe a little bit more pecially coming from the and has made four Nation-
at New Smyrna Speedway in to keep speed in the corners, motocross industry and that wide starts. He had three top-
Florida. and not do what we do in mo- kind of thing. A lot of the five and nine top-10 truck
Pastrana drove a Late tocross or even in Rally – motocross industry is saying: series finishes this year.
Model-type car in a test ses- where we charge the corners ‘Why would you go from “It’s difficult when you
sion as he prepares to make maybe a little too hard – and Rally – which seems really come in and it’s not under the
his major NASCAR series pivot the car around. I defi- exciting – to NASCAR radar,” Pastrana said. “I’m
debut next year in the Nation- nitely had fun and didn’t which, when you just look at not doing what Ricky
wide Series. He’ll drive for crash either day, so I guess it, you’re just turning left?’ Carmichael did. He did a
Pastrana-Waltrip Racing, a that’s a start.” “But, honestly, NASCAR great job coming into
collaborative effort between Just as when other success- is the top form of racing NASCAR and keeping a low
Pastrana and veteran ful racers have moved from maybe in the world – defi- profile. He really learned the
NASCAR driver and team their familiar territory to nitely in the United States. ins and outs. He’s done great
owner Michael Waltrip. NASCAR, there are questions It’s the highest level of com- in some Nationwide races this
Speaking on a teleconfer- about whether Pastrana is petition. Everyone is so close, year.
ence, Pastrana said his testing doing the right thing. Some and I think as a competitor “He’s not winning, but for
came off without a hitch – or have made successful transi- there is no greater thrill than a guy that hasn’t had a lot of
a crash. tions, but many others in his to put yourself against the car experience he is doing re-
“We had a great setup for a position have failed. best. So for me it’s really a ally well. He’s putting in the
starting point, and it was just Considering Pastrana’s cur- new challenge … time, and he knows what it
really a lot of fun getting out rent popularity, there have “As it goes, definitely the takes to win. He’s got a great
there and getting a feel for the been questions about whether results are going to play a big team. I think I can do the
car,” he said. “I picked it up he’s taking a chance on losing role in whether people think it same.”
pretty quick. We took some some of his fan base by mov- was a good idea or a bad But he acknowledges that,
time, and I’m working with a ing to NASCAR. idea.” like Carmichael, it’ll take him
Pastrana said he’s followed some time to be as successful
the NASCAR career of an- in NASCAR as he has been in
JOHNSON ‘DRIVER OF other motorcycle legend, other forms of motorsports.
Ricky Carmichael, who is “Maybe it’s a year or two
THE YEAR’ In his move to NASCAR, Travis Pastrana looks to the experience of Ricky
Carmichael, seen here prior to the Nationwide Series Kansas Lottery
working to make the switch down the road to find our way
to NASCAR racing and has to the top,” he said.
Jimmie Johnson racked up 300 in October. (NASCAR photo)
another trophy last week. He
was selected by media mem-
bers as winner of the 44th an-
nual Driver of the Year
competition. He beat out drag
racer John Force, who like
Johnson came from behind in
the final event of the season
Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR photo)
to win the season champi-
onship. But Force did it at age 61.
“I’m extremely honored to be the Driver of the Year and
very proud of what we’ve done,” Johnson said on a tele-
conference last week. “I feel that we had an amazing year
and accomplished a lot with five [Sprint Cup champi-
onships] in a row. I look at the competition for Driver of the
Year and I don’t know how they made the decision, it had
to be tough …
“I’m glad that I didn’t have to vote and it makes this
honor all that more special. I would assume that [John]
Force would be a shoo-in. That old [guy] going as fast as he
does and standing on the gas as hard as he does, I was
shocked to beat him.”
But Johnson assured teleconference listeners that he
won’t be in the Driver of the Year picture when he’s 61.
“I can say no on that,” he said. “We look at Mark
[Martin] at 51 and think: ‘How does he do it?’
“I don’t know how Force does it at 61. I guess it’s be-
cause his work is done in four seconds or whatever it is … I
hope to be competing, but I know for a fact that I won’t be
in Cup at 61.”
Johnson wasn’t able to pull off a clean sweep of post-
season awards. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew
Brees beat him out for the Male Athlete of the year, which
is chosen by members of the Associated Press. Johnson did
finish a respectable second in that balloting, with 31 votes
to Brees’ 48.