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Junior
Achievement
Celebrates Centennial Business Hall of Fame
Inducts Josh Hunt & Kemp Smith Law
Elisa Samaniego,
Michele Miller &
Rachel Moreno
of KEMP SMITH LAW
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CALENDER OF EVENTS COMMUNITY CO N T RI BU TO RS
November & December 10 Business Hall of Fame Ch r i s t i a n Ch a p m a n
COMMUNITY Inducts Josh Hunt & Herman Delgado
Q&A On The New Hope Kemp Smith Law Cl a u d i a F l o res
06 16 Sta c i E n g m a n
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
EPCC: Preparing the Opportunity Center T R A NS L AT I O N
Chefs of The Future 12 Helping Those in Need A n a - M a r i a A n ch o n d o
SPORTS
08 It’s A Sisterhood Thing 18 COV E R PH OTO
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Ch r i s t i a n Ch a p m a n
El Paso Museum of Art TIPS for Dealing with
celebrates: “El Día de Los HOLIDAY STRESS
Muertos”
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CITY BEAT MAGAZINE 5
EPCC Culinary Arts
program continues
to prepare the Chefs
of The Future
Story by Claudia Flores & photos by EPCC Culinary Staff Compared to mayor culinary schools, EPCC spends close to $100,000
W
in food every year while prestigious schools spend close to one million
ith more than 15 years as part of El Paso Community College’s dollars, however, the program the program is design to prepare students in
(EPCC) programs of study, the culinary arts associate program all major areas to compete at in the industry.
continues to prepare students for entry-level positions and
beyond in the food industry. “The benefit that those proprietary schools have so much money is they
have better partnerships and better deals with food vendors,” Guerra said.
The program that was originally part of the hospitality and travel “Sysco has offered to be our sole vendor and they said they could give us
development at EPCC, became its own discipline in the late 90s, rebates and do all these other things for us, but because we are in the state
according to EPCC’s website. of Texas, we are not allowed to have a sole vendor, so we have to continue
to be competitive in our purchasing process.”
Located on 9050 Viscount Blvd., Building B, EPCC offers three different
associate degrees and certificates of completion in the areas of culinary Even when the program does not spend money on luxurious foods such
arts, pastry and restaurant management. as lobster, according to Guerra, it’s all about learning how to master the
basics.
“When I started [in the program] it was a food service degree, but
then we changed it to culinary arts and related sciences,” said Daniel “Let’s be realistic, if you overcook a lobster, they are not going to tell
Guerra, instructor and coordinator of the culinary arts program. “Then you it’s bad, but if you overcook or undercook a chicken, you’re going to
about 10 years ago we moved here, and we started expanding into our have a big issue,” Guerra said. “Students work a lot with chicken and if they
programs.” master how to cook chicken it’s kind of easy to turn around and use those
same principles in cooking a piece of lobster or tenderloin. This is a harder
Today, with more than 200 students enrolled, the culinary arts medium for them to work in, but they’re going to learn more this way.”
program continues to expand its reach with partnerships to help
students get different opportunities within and beyond the El Paso area. Aside from working in the industrial kitchens in campus, the THIRTEEN09,
an a la carte restaurant located inside the B Building, gives students the
One of their partnerships is with the school districts of El Paso, this
partnership offers high school students who wish to pursue a career
in the food industry the opportunity to take class credit and save up
money while in high school.
“Some have dual credit and the El Paso Independent School District
(EPISD) has four classes students can get credited,” Guerra said. “So,
you’re looking at almost $2,000 in tuition and all that stuff associated
with taking the class. At the end of the day our programs are about
$7,000 for the two years and the one-year associate certificate is
looking at about $4,000.”
An important part of the program is their partnership with Sysco, this
partnership brings into the program the food for students to continue
their practices.
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opportunity to put to the task what they learn in the classroom.
According to Guerra students have different events that helps them learn
more about what the industry really is about, one of them is their call
service-learning functions, where students serve the guests and prepare
the food.
“They have to do 10 hours per eight weeks of service line. They prepare
the food and serve the guests within two hours, and the rest of the time
they spend time on cleaning up the kitchen and the dishes and that’s the
reality of what this industry is,” Guerra said.
To learn more about the EPCC culinary arts program visit epcc.edu/
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CITY BEAT MAGAZINE 7
El Paso Museum of Art celebrates
“El Día de los Muertos”
Photos & story by Claudia Flores
Spanish translation by Claudia Flores
As
After the Spanish came to America and with the expansion if Christianity,
part of the celebration of “El Día de los Muertos,” the El Paso the colonists imposed new traditions, however, these new traditions weren’t
Museum of Art (EPMA) in collaboration with El Paso Museum adapted by the indigenous people at the time.
of History hosted its second annual celebration on Saturday
Nov. 2, at the Arts District in Downtown El Paso. Today, 3,000 years later, “El Día de los Muertos” is celebrated in Mexico
and other countries around the globe. As part of the celebration people
The event started with family activities such hands-on crafts, music, an make altars to honor the memory of those who passed. It’s a tradition to
artist market and a parade in collaboration with “Colectivo Última Hora,” decorate the altars with flowers, candles and the favorite foods of the dead.
a group of Mexican artists that created giant “Catrinas” and “Alebrijes.”
“In my family we didn’t celebrate the tradition. It was until I started
“We have a real desire for culturally driven programs that celebrate ‘El working in this department that we got more involved with the celebration,”
Día de los Muertos’ because we really have a close tie to the celebration Erin said. “The celebration has given me the chance to show my daughter
and what it means to our families and our community,” said Erin E. a nice way to remember her grandparents and celebrate those beautiful
Ritter, coordinator of public affairs at EPMA. memories.”
According to the website, Noticias Universa, the celebration goes back During the event attendees dressed up as “Catrinas,” showing off their
to the times of prehispanic towns, where people believed death would creativity with colorful make up looks. According to Erin it was expected for
take them to journey to the underworld, better known as “Mictlán.” more to 10,000 people to attend the event.
El Museo de Arte de El Paso rinde homenaje
“Al Día de Los Muertos”
C
omo parte de la celebración del día de los muertos, el Museo de
Arte de El Paso organizó por segundo año consecutivo, esta vez
en colaboración con el Museo de Historia, el festival del día de
los muertos que se celebró el sábado 2 de noviembre en el Distrito de
Artes del Centro de El Paso.
El evento dio inicio a las 2 p.m. con actividades para toda la familia,
así como manualidades, bailes folclóricos, música, un mercado
artesanal y un desfile de alebrijes y catrinas por parte del grupo de
artistas mexicanos, Colectivo Última Hora, con la intención de honrar
la tradición mexicana.
“Realmente tenemos el deseo de tener programas culturales que
celebran el día de los muertos ya que como comunidad estamos
muy apegados al significado que estas tradiciones tienen en nuestras
familias”, dijo Erin E Ritter, coordinadora de asuntos públicos del Museo
de Arte de El Paso.
De acuerdo con el sitio web, Noticias Universia, la celebración del
día de muertos se remonta a la era de los pueblos prehispánicos, los
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How to Invest in Real Estate
without Owning Property
Many of us are guilty of watching
hours of Fixer Upper, Property
Brothers, and Million Dollar Listing.
Investing in Real Estate is the
primary method of acquiring wealth,
and many of us are eager to become
participants in the market. But can
you be an investor if you don’t have
much cash?
The simple answer is yes.
There are steps you can take to enter
the real estate world without worry-
ing about supplying a down payment,
proving steady income, and managing
tenants.
One of the easiest ways of doing this
is by investing in a financial asset
such as a Real Estate Investment
Trust (REIT). A REIT is a company
cuales creían que al morir comenzaban un viaje hacia el inframundo, conocido como Mictlán. that owns real property, manages it,
and makes money from it. If you own
Es después de la conquista española que con la expansión del cristianismo estos pueblos a share of a REIT, you will also gain a
prehispánicos fueron introducidos al concepto del cielo y el infierno, idea que no agradó a portion of the income from their
properties.
los habitantes de aquellos pueblos, sin embargo, pese a que los españoles impusieron nuevas
Another worthwhile investment is a
tradiciones, la celebración del camino al inframundo ha logrado conservarse por más de 3000 real estate Exchange Trade Fund
años. (ETF). ETFs can hold a bundle of
different REITs. One good example of
Hoy en día, a lo largo de la república mexicana y otros países rinden honor a los fieles difuntos this is iShares Global REIT ETF
por medio de altares, en los cuales, velas, fotografías, flores y la comida favorita de la persona es (REET). If you invest in REET, you
colocada en forma de altar para recordar a sus seres queridos. will be investing in REITs that
operate internationally. So if the US
“En mi familia realmente no celebrabamos la tradición. Fue hasta que comencé a trabajar en este market is affected, it may be balanced
departamento que empezamos a involucrarnos más con la celebración del día de los muertos”, dijo by the economies of other countries.
Erin. “ Esto me ha permitido enseñarle a mi hija de una manera más alegre de celebrar la memoria Don’t forget that if you are currently a
homeowner, then congratulations,
de sus abuelos y de todos aquellos momentos especiales que dejaron huella en nuestras vidas”.
you are already a participant in the
market. This may be your first
El evento se dio por terminado a las 9 de la noche. Durante el evento los visitantes lucieron investment, so look for future oppor-
maquillajes de catrinas y vestuarios coloridos alusivos al día de la celebración. De acuerdo con Erin tunities on making money from your
se esperaba una asistencia mayor a 10,000 personas. home. This includes renting out
rooms in your home, leasing the
house out and buying a new one, or
even turning it into an AirBnb.
Whether you invest in a financial
asset, or simply own your own home,
you are a participant in the Real
Estate Market. Can you think of other
ways to invest in Real Estate?
Give me a call!
Source: Maritza Perez, REALTOR
®
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CITY BEAT MAGAZINE 6
Q&A On the New Hope
for Those Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Story by Staci Engman & Photos courtesy of Sandy Peitzer
T
he number of Americans coping with hormone people need to get energy from
diabetes is staggering. According to food. When you eat, your body turns your
research advocate Sandy Peitzer, 29 food into glucose, which is what feeds your
million people in the USA have some form cells and gives you energy. Without insulin
of the disease, and of those, 1.25 million, or to take the glucose to your cells, your body
about 5%, have type 1 diabetes (T1D), formerly would starve to death and you would die.
known as juvenile diabetes. Insulin administered through injections
In this two part series for City Beat, we talk or a pump is the only way to keep you
with Peitzer, El Paso’s long-time government alive. T1D requires management 24 hours
advocacy chairperson for the Juvenile a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to learn Even with intensive management, people Sandy Peitzer next to Senator Ted Cruz
more and find out how to help those living with T1D spend a significant portion of time with
with the disease. high or low blood-sugar levels, putting them at frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, blurred vision,
risk for medical emergencies and devastating weight loss, nausea, headache, and sleepiness.
Q: How long have you been serving as complications. But thanks to recent advances, JDRF is
the JDRF El Paso Council’s Advocacy Team About 84% of people with T1D are adults. An helping to improve lives, today and tomorrow,
Chair? estimated 40,000 Americans are diagnosed with and helping people stay healthy until we have
I promised my daughter I would do T1D each year. a cure. Life-changing technologies such as
everything I could to help find a cure. Not continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and first-
being a scientist, I am fulfilling my promise Q: Who is most susceptible to getting T1D? generation artificial pancreas (AP) systems that
through advocacy. I’ve been the JDRF El Paso What are the symptoms? How can it be fully automate blood glucose management are
Council’s Advocacy Team Chair for about 20 prevented? How can it be treated? now a reality. Next-generation therapies such
years. This role is on a national level, although T1D strikes both children and adults, and it’s as beta cell replacement, immunotherapies, and
there have been some state issues I’ve been onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. prevention therapies are now in human clinical
involved in. There is nothing you can currently do to prevent trials, while groundbreaking research continues
it, and there is no cure. We believe there are toward ultimate cures. Through both research
Q: What exactly is T1D? How common is it? some hereditary factors, but environmental and advocacy, JDRF is accelerating scientific
T1D is an autoimmune disease in which a triggers. discovery, commercial development, regulatory
person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a The symptoms include excessive thirst, approval and healthcare access for a wide range
of T1D breakthroughs.
Q: Do you have any advice on how a child
can cope after learning they have T1D? What
about advice for their parents?
My advice to anyone newly diagnosed is read
all you can. Education is your best weapon.
There are several groups online with other T1D
parents you can chat with for support.
If your child is in the right age groups, send
them to diabetes camp. There are day camps,
week long, and 3 week long camps in Texas and
out of state. Many offer financial help. Your kids
will make friends who understand what they are
going through, they will learn about their disease
and have fun. Parents will get some much
needed rest, not having to do all the night blood
sugar checks, etc.
My daughter, who is currently 28, was
diagnosed a month after her 5th birthday.
Hindsight is always 20/20. On a hot El Paso day
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not seem unusual. Frequent urination, another could lead to a cure.
symptom, just seemed to be a result of her
5. y
drinking lots of water. Her feeling lethargic did Q: What is your proudest accomplishment
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not seem unusual since she was staying up as the JDRF El Paso Council’s Advocacy Team
later than normal during summer vacation. A Chair?
5-year-old losing their “toddler tummy” was not Some of the advocacy successes I’ve been
a red flag of unusual weight loss. My “mother’s
intuition” was what finally made us take her to
involved with through JDRF were getting
Medicare coverage for CGMs and shaving
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the doctor. We were lucky she was diagnosed at years off the approval process for AP systems
that time, or she could have ended up in the ER in by creating guidelines to assess its safety and
a coma. 90% of children diagnosed with T1D do effectiveness. Currently we are working on WHAT CAN WE
not have T1D in their family, and neither did we. renewal of the SDP and the Coverage2Control HELP YOU PROTECT?
Don’t ignore the symptoms! initiative which advocates for the reversal of the
UnitedHealthcare Health Insurance Company
Q: What is the Special Diabetes Program decision to limit pump choice decisions for Albert Beltran
(SDP)? What is its current status? youths aged 7 and up. Agency Manager
The Special Diabetes Program (SDP) was
created by Congress to address the growing Q: Are there any upcoming JDRF events in El
burden of diabetes on people living with the Paso?
disease and on our nation’s economy. The JDRF El Paso has a Facebook page, https:// 630 N. Americas Ave.
program comprises two initiatives - one to www.facebook.com/JDRFElPaso, where I post El Paso, TX
advance T1D research at the National Institute of interesting articles and any T1D community 915.858.1026
Health (NIH) and one to fund treatment, education events I’m aware of.
and prevention programs for American Indians ELP0319
and Alaska Native populations, which are Be sure to look for
disproportionately affected by type 2 diabetes. the January/February
Congress renews these programs together, issue of City Beat in
currently at $150 million each per year. which we’ll meet one of
The SDP has led to significant scientific El Paso’s youngest T1D
breakthroughs like new treatments that have research advocates and
improved vision among people with diabetic eye find out what we all can
disease, the leading cause of blindness in the to do help the cause.
United States, and AP systems. SDP supported
clinical trials are underway to help address For more information,
complications such as kidney disease, determine visit www.jdrf.org.
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CITY BEAT MAGAZINE 11SISTERHOOD
TEAM WORK
Story by Claudia Flores & photos by Sun Bowl Association
Story & Photos by Herman Delgado
Associate Head Coach, Todd Buchanan
summed it up with what Head Coach Kevin Baker
It
said, and what the coaching staff see in this team.
’s a statement in white bold print letters we work pretty hard every day, I think we’re “We’re really proud of the kids, their work ethic,
embroidered across the front of their really athletic enough, and we have a high IQ to and the mentality they are starting to bring,” said
warm-up jerseys, “SISTERHOOD”. A be successful, we’re good basketball players, so Buchanan. I mentioned the good defense they
word that describes the bond, affection, I have no doubt.” played and how well the girls controlled the ball
support, respect, trust, and love they have for this past Saturday. “We’re really proud of the
one another on this 2019-20 UTEP Women’s Freshman point guard Katia Gallegos, a local way they’ve caught onto it (the press).” When
Basketball Team. They started off the season standout from Franklin High School, has so far you can force 28 turnovers you’re always going
on a positive note with a solid win over U.C. made a big impact on the team and gets plenty to have a chance to win a basketball game,”
Riverside, 63-50 at home this past Saturday, of minutes on the floor. It’s not difficult to know Buchanan continued. There are four freshmen
November 9th. The Miners finished out the when Gallegos takes the floor, as she has her on the roster, and Buchanan is very positive of
2018-19 season at 9-21 (5-11 in C-USA), so they own cheering section showing their support the impact and how well they have adapted on
are hoping that the new additions and a solid for her and her teammates. “Family, friends, this team. “It’s been a smooth transition with
returning squad of veterans will make a big they really help,” Gallegos said. She’s excited the youngsters coming in along with the upper-
impact on this year’s season. about the upcoming season, her teammates classmen,” said Buchanan. “You know Kat is like
and grateful for the opportunity to be playing Mom-Big Sister to them, and has really made
Senior guard/forward Katarina Zec has a division one basketball. “It’s not just me, it’s the them feel comfortable and given them a lot of
positive look on the upcoming season and team…it’s the team that’s made me be part of confidence, so again that’s another thing we’re
expects the team to go far. “More success, something great.” Gallegos said. extremely proud of.”
keeping each other accountable, having fun
with my teammates; I just really want to finish Coming off of two exhibition wins and their
the best way possible, so we’ll give our best season opener win, the Miners appear to be ready
and hopefully it happens,” Zec said. “I think to make a statement in Conference USA. Making
an additional impact on the team is freshmen
guard/forward Arina Khlopkova. “We work hard
every day…late practices,” said Khlopkova.
Khlopkova is a long way from home…Moscow,
Russia, and has been living here in the United
States for the past two years. She gives me a
big smile when I ask her how it’s been for her
adapting to living here. “It’s a huge difference
between high school and college basketball. I
need to learn a lot of stuff, it’s my first year here
(UTEP),” Khlopkova said. “I’m learning a lot from
Kat, Gil, Jade...They’re leaders!”
12 Nov. - Dec. 2019 • applepolishing.mediaKatia Gallegos surrounded by family
Arina Khlopkova center
As I write this story, UTEP is preparing for their big match up against
their longtime rival, the NMSU Aggies, who are coming off last year’s 26-7
season (15-1 WAC Conference). Senior guard/forward Ariona Gil is mentally
and physically ready for the upcoming trip to Las Cruces, NM, to take on
the Aggies. Gil believes it’s a good match-up between two competitive
and athletic teams. “Wednesday is the test to see who we really are,” said
Gil. Gil has made quite an impact on the team over the years, and this
being her last year she flashes a smile of confidence when I ask her what
she expects from this year’s team. “Go out with a bang, have fun, and do
everything to the best of my
abilities,” exclaimed Gil!
“SISTERHOOD” it’s not just
a word around the Foster-
Stevens Basketball Complex,
Don Haskins Center, or the
UTEP Campus…It’s about
attitude and UTEP Women’s
Basketball and these 14 young
ladies are ready to back up
that statement. #UTEPWBB
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CITY BEAT MAGAZINE 13Junior Achievement
inducts Josh Hunt &
Kemp Smith Law at
Business Hall of Fame
Award Presenter Madeline Thorn Photos & Story by Christian Chapman
6th grader Wiggs Middle School
J
osh Hunt and Kemp Smith Law have joined a remarkable group of 76
distinguished men, women and businesses who have contributed to the growth
and prosperity of El Paso. Before a standing room only, The Business Hall of
Fame recognized both by their service throughout the community, by their civic and
entrepreneurial activities, and by serving as role models for one and all.
The annual gala benefits Junior Achievement of El Paso and its programs in
financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship that will inspire the future
leaders to realize their American Dream. According to JA President, Elizabeth
Hernandez Terrazas, “Josh Hunt and the Kent Smith Law firm, have by their principle,
integrity and ethics proven themselves to be an inspiration to all of us.”
The El Paso Business Hall of Fame has recognized the professional and
philanthropic contributions of outstanding business leaders in West Texas. Listening
to Lt Col Delilah Hernandez Senior Air Force JROTC – Franklin High School and
Madeline Thorn 6th Grader, Wiggs Middle School, award presenters, as they spoke
to the SRO audience, students will be financially capable, resolute, and equipped
with the means to manage risk effectively, solve problems creatively, and seek out
opportunity in the future economy.
These 76 members of the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame have
shaped our community and have consistently demonstrated outstanding business
accomplishments, and passionate community engagement. Presenting Sponsor
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CITY BEAT MAGAZINE 15The Opportunity Center:
Celebrates 25 Years of
Helping Those in Need.
Story by Claudia Flores & photos by Opportunity Center staff
S
ince its opening in the winter of 1994, The “We have individuals that don’t have the prior to the holiday due to a major celebration
Opportunity Center for the Homeless capacity to take care of their daily needs. We’ll at the El Paso Convention Center where close
has dedicated its years to shelter and pay a stipend to another homeless individual to 3000 meals are served during the event on
help those in need. to make sure that they do what’s necessary as Thanksgiving Day.
we work through it,” said John Martin, deputy
Back in 1994 the center worked only as a director at The Opportunity Center. “Part of the tradition is that a lot of people
male emergency shelter, with the purpose go to the parade and from there they go to the
of protecting the individuals of extreme Martin remarked that something that sets The Convention Center, that’s the primary reason why
temperatures. Today, the center serves as an Opportunity Center apart from other agencies is we do our celebration as a family the Tuesday
emergency shelter that is opened 24 hours a that members at the center don’t pass judgement before,” Lazcano said.
day year-round, has different residencies that on people.
house families, the elderly, veterans among Martin said that the shelter not only holds a
others, and serves more than 120,000 meals “Everybody is treated as equals. There is Thanksgiving celebration, but also a Christmas
a year. a lot of respect, this is truly a family, because dinner that has become a special tradition for
what you find is that everybody looks out for every residency that is part of The Opportunity
The shelter also provides the homeless one another,” Martin said. “When you look at Center.
with a recovery service model where it’s the our mission statement, we do three things: We
homeless that care for the homeless. welcome everybody regardless of mental or “Christmas is very special because, usually
physical characteristics. We transition those that each of the programs [residencies] have their
can apply that statement, I’m saying we move own dinner, but for this dinner they all come to
them into housing. And for those that can’t, which the main center and celebrate as the homeless
tend to be our elderly, we protect them, and that family they are,” Lazcano
same premise works through each and every said. “It’s a night you
one of our staff.” can truly see the unity
and how thankful these
Today after 25 years of service, the center people are of having
continues to grow its own traditions. This year a place to sleep in and
the center will hold its annual Thanksgiving having a home.”
dinner, celebration that became a custom since
its inauguration in 1994. Martin said the center
always seeks the help
“We serve anywhere from 300 to 350 meals of the community, not
on that particular day,” Martin said. “This is one only with food for the
of two meals that is for all of our programs. We holiday dinners, but to
have nine houses and 14 different programs, so help provide clothing
it’s basically a large communal meal.” and spending time at the
shelter as the holiday
According to Aracely Lazcano, communications season approaches.
lead at The Opportunity Center, the shelter
celebrates its Thanksgiving dinner the Tuesday “If they want to do
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something they haven’t done, they [members
of the community] can visit the shelter at 1208
Myrtle Ave. El Paso, Texas 79901, and provide a
meal. Also reaching out to their networks, and
gather winter clothes or non-perishable foods,”
Lazcano said. “We have open doors to anybody
that want to support us, we need help in different
areas, and they are always welcome.”
To know more about The Opportunity
Center and how to get involved visit
homelessopportunitycenter.org or call (915) 577-
0069.
CITY BEAT MAGAZINE 17Emergence Health Network offers Tips for Coping with...
Holiday Stress
T
he Holiday Season is in full swing and right person can really make a difference.”
unfortunately this time of year can
create added stress to lives of many Emergence Health Network (EHN) also offers
El Pasoans. “Ideally everyone would like to a wide array of mental health and substance
have a Happy Holiday season, but for some use disorder treatment programs, that include
people that is not the reality. There can be counseling and day treatment services. To learn
the anxiety, pressure and tension associated more about those services and more go to www.
with the months of November, December emergencehealthnetwork.org
and even at the start of the new year,” said
Dr. Marcelo Rodriguez-Chèvres Emergence EHN Crisis Hotline Number 915-779-1800
Health Network (EHN) Chief Medical Officer. Toll Free: 1-877-562-6467 baking, visiting friends and other activities.
“Some individuals may even experience Plan your menus and then make your
loneness and depression during this time of TIPS FOR DEALING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS/ shopping list. That’ll help prevent last-minute
the year, so we need to keep an eye out for DEPRESSION (According to the Mayo Clinic) scrambling.
each other.” 1. Acknowledge your feelings. If someone
close to you has recently died or you can’t be 7. Learn to say no. Saying yes when you
According the Mayo Clinic Holiday Stress with loved ones, realize that it’s normal to feel should say no can leave you feeling resentful
statistics -- up to 69% of people are stressed sadness and grief. It’s OK to take time to cry or and overwhelmed. Friends and colleagues
by the feeling of having a “lack of time,” 69% express your feelings. will understand if you can’t participate in
are stressed by perceiving a “lack of money,” every project or activity.
and 51% are stressed out about the “pressure 2. Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek
of give or get gifts and holiday stress has a out community, religious or other social events. 8. Don’t abandon healthy habits. Don’t
particular impact on women. They can offer support and companionship. let the holidays become a free-for-all.
Volunteering your time to help others also is a Overindulgence only adds to your stress and
“The mental wellbeing of our community good way to lift your spirits and broaden your guilt.
is important every day of the year, but friendships.
especially during the holiday season when so 9. Take a breather. Make some time for
much is going on,” said Kristi Daugherty, CEO 3. Be realistic. The holidays don’t have to be yourself. Spending just 15 minutes alone,
Emergence Health Network. “It is important perfect. As families change and grow, traditions without distractions, may refresh you enough
that if you or someone you know is feeling and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to handle everything you need to do.
overwhelmed, stress, or sad and is having to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones
a hard time coping with those emotions that 10. Seek professional help if you need
they seek help. EHN operates our Crisis 4. Set aside differences. Set aside grievances it. Despite your best efforts, you may find
Hotline where you can call and speak with with family until a more appropriate time for yourself feeling persistently sad or anxious,
one of our mental health professionals any discussion. plagued by physical complaints, unable to
time of the day or night, 24/7.Talking to the sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable to
5. Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and face routine chores. If these feelings last for a
food shopping, decide how much money you while, talk to your doctor or a mental health
can afford to spend. professional.
6. Plan. Set aside specific days for shopping, Source: Emergencr Health Care
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18 Nov. - Dec. 2019 • applepolishing.mediaMolasses Spice Bundt Cake
with Bourbon Pecan Glaze
55MIN 45MIN 10MIN 12 SERVINGS
DURATION COOK TIME PREP TIME SERVINGS
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 3.5-quart capacity Bundt pan with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and allspice.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine sugar and margarine. Beat on
medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes or until creamed and flu y. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each to
fully incorporate. Add vanilla and stir to combine. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix well to combine,
scraping down the sides of bowl. Add molasses and hot water and mix just until completely combined.
3. Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out
clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan. Invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, stir together sugar, bourbon and water until smooth. Pour over cake and let sit 10
to 15 minutes or until MOLASSES SPICE BUNDT CAKE WITH BOURBON PECAN GLAZE JAMIE GELLER ·
DEC 15, 2010
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups All purpose flour
2 teaspoons Baking powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
2 sticks margarine or butter substitute
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup Hot water
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar, si ed
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 Tablespoon water
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans glaze hardens. Sprinkle with pecans and slice to serve.
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