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Holiday music at the libraryThis holiday season join the Friends of the Library and the Ruidoso Pub-

lic Library staff for holiday music performed by local groups and musicians.Friday, Dec. 14 at noon, ENMU-Ruidoso Community Choir under the

direction of Patrick Robinson. Tuesday, Dec. 18 at noon, Lincoln

County Winds - Mary Taylor, Cynthia Kerbs, Sherry Savas, Bob Walshe.

Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m., vocal students of Waynta Wirth.

Wednesday, Dec. 19 at noon, Ruidoso Middle School Choir under the direction of Waynta Wirth.

Thursday, Dec. 20 at noon, Lu Ann El-lison, piano and vocals.

While at the library, enjoy cookies and hot drinks provided by the Friends of the Library. Be sure to see the beautiful decora-tions and the Beary Woodland Christmas display in the Children’s Department.

Remember you can drop off your dona-tions to the Toys for Tots drive and the Food Bank at the library.

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Bridges to ProsperityBy Sandi Aguilar

Imagine life in a rural community in which it takes two hours walking to get to the nearest medi-cal clinic, school and market and the rainy season renders residents to complete isolation.

Bridges to Prosperity, an organization supported by Rotary International, builds footbridges over impassable rivers in third-world countries for people to access these basic services. Norm Arnold and Robin French of the Alamogordo Rotary Club are two Rotary members who have spearheaded efforts to get support, both fi nancial and labor, from Rotary clubs throughout southeastern New Mexico to build these bridges.

Five bridges in Bolivia have been completed with the assistance of the Alamogordo, White Sands, Tularosa, Ruidoso, Roswell, Boulder, Colo., Rio Rancho, Las Vegas and San Juan Rotary Clubs.

“It was an incredible experience,” said French, who traveled to Bolivia this summer. Both French and Arnold traveled to the bridge sites in Bolivia, where they inspected the bridges building process, got their hands dirty in the construction and made personal connections with both members of the com-munity and the local Cochabamba Rotarians.

“(While) being there for the completion of the bridge construction and the fi nal celebration is an amazing experience, our volunteers get to help with

the process,” Arnold said. The bridges typically take about three months to build and – given the seclusion and terrain of the locales – bulldozers and backhoes are few. Most of the construction is done by hand.

Arnold explained that 80 percent of the labor must come from the community, so the people have to buy-in and commit to the project. There are also training classes for the residents so they understand the technology in order to build subsequent bridges and maintain them. The bridges are expected to last 30 years.

Some of the bridges may span a valley a few feet deep, while others can be hundreds of feet above the river basin fl oor. Digging by hand, stringing the ca-ble and working from both sides of the valley has its challenges. The footbridges are built in collaboration with international partners, with many companies donating materials, universities furnishing interns and Rotary clubs supporting with labor and funds.

Bridges to Prosperity was begun by a Rotary member and this civic organization remains the most consistent partner.

According to the Bridges to Prosperity website, more than 100 bridges in 14 countries have been built, with an average footbridge resulting in a 12 percent increase in com-munity school enrollment and an 18 percent in-

crease in people treated in local health care facilities.Economic advancement is created with an esti-

mated 24 percent more women employed, 15 percent more businesses in surrounding communities and overall, per capita income increases an average of 10-20 percent. However, Arnold says, “It’s about the smiles on the kids’ faces.”

To learn more about the program, travel to sites to help build or to donate, check their website: BridgesToProsperity.org, or contact Norm Arnold or Robin French at [email protected] or [email protected], or contact the Rotary Club of Alamogordo.

Courtesy photoA resident of Chaqui Cocha in Bolivia crosses a bridge built for the com-munity by Bridges to Prosperity, an outreach organization sponsored in part by Rotary International. This particular bridge was sponsored spe-cifi cally by Rotary Clubs across New Mexico, including those in Ruidoso, Tularosa, Alamogordo and Roswell.

Courtesy photoThe bridge across a river near Entre Rios in Bolivia.


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Holiday magic, cowboy styleBringing the beautiful message

of Christmas to the Spencer stage – cowboy style – are the world famous Flying J Wranglers of Alto.

These longtime Lincoln County entertainers celebrate the heritage of the west and the spiritual wealth of the holiday season with rich melodious western yodeling, vocals, fi ddle and guitars in soaring renditions of spiritu-als like “Go Tell It On The Mountain” and “Beautiful City,” and old time cowboy Christmas tunes like “Corn, Water and Wood,” “Christmas For Cowboys” and “Yuletide Yodel.”

The exceptional beauty of songs like “Virgén María” and “Mary Did You Know?” resonates with power, as do new works like an a-cappella version of the traditional religious carol “The First Noel.” (The latter is included in the Flying J Wrangler’s most recent western fl avored Christ-mas CD). Rounding off the night’s repertoire are Flying J originals like James’ “Riding to Ruidoso” and “White Mountain Christmas”; sizzling

hot western instrumentals and bal-lads, and lots of down-home Flying J Wrangler humor for which the Flying J Wranglers have long won acclaim.

The outstanding performance group appears in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Excellent seats are available for $30 at the Spencer Theater Box Offi ce. Call 336-4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for ticket information.

The Flying J Wranglers are master musicians and entertainers who’ve showcased original western harmo-nies, instrumentals and comedy to more than 44,000 summertime visitors at their Flying J Ranch (chuck wagon & stage show) for 30 years.

Their Christmas show, fi rst staged in 2001 and refreshed with new songs and comedy each holiday season, is now toured to a dozen-plus western towns and cities including gigs in Amarillo, Abilene, Lubbock, New Braunfels and El Paso, in Texas; as well as Alamogordo and Carlsbad.

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thenticity and commitment to west-ern heritage and humor, the Flying J Wranglers were established in 1982 by rhythm guitarist James Hobbs, whose grandfather founded the city of Hobbs. James is an accomplished singer and songwriter whose works glow with lovely sentiments and gentle lyricism. His ballad, Song of New Mexico, list-ed by the Academy of Western Artists as one of the top 10 Western Songs in the 1990s, has twice been nominated by state legislators to be the offi cial state song.

James’ wife Cindy, the Wrangler’s main vocalist, is distinguished by her powerful and beautiful three-octave voice. A Tennessee native, she is a Western Style Female National Yodel-ing champion and has been nominated twice as Best Female Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Western Art-ists.

She is also a brilliant jester, chan-neling up mock regional characters whose good-natured absurdities have become as famous as the group’s harmonies.

Multi-instrumentalist Randy Jones is considered one of most skilled and versatile musicians in the entire region, an absolute virtuoso on guitar, mandolin, banjo and dobro. Randy is also a strong vocal performer who many in the Ruidoso area remem-ber from his 15-year career with the “Moon Pie Dance Band” of El Paso, a regional favorite.

California native Corinna Ripple fi rst joined the Wranglers in the sum-mer of 2007. She is a talented vocalist, harmony singer, and outstanding fi d-dle player all wrapped up in a 5-foot-1 package with an infectious laugh and a great big smile. Corinna, who gradu-ated in 2009 with a degree in commer-cial music from South Plains College

in Levelland, Texas, was honored as the school’s Female Instrumentalist of the Year in Bluegrass Music and Bluegrass Vocalist, and as Female Instrumentalist of the Year in Country and Western Swing.

Colton Boyles, the group’s acoustic bass guitarist, is the new-est member of the Wrangler’s, hav-ing joined the band this past summer season. Hailing from Lubbock, he started playing right handed guitars backwards as soon as he was old enough to hold them, but moved on to a left-handed guitar at age 13. Fol-lowing high school, Colton performed with college buddies in the bands Ga-ragemajal (drums) and with Spirits of Music, playing bass guitar and sing-ing lead vocals. His mastery of music includes sound technology, and when not singing with the Wranglers, he works freelance as a sound technician and is an independent commercial and residential insurance claims adjuster. Colton enjoys studying conspiracy theories, economic history and nutri-tion. He is also the son-in-law of James and Cindy.

Baritone singer Greg Meeks is a former member of the Western music group, Sagebrush Sounds, out of the Panhandle of Texas. He is a life-long friend of James, and grew up in a farming and ranching family which helped feed his love for Western and Gospel Music. Whether he is singing the high tenor, the lead harmony, the classic Western baritone, or chipping in a bass part on a gospel song, you never know where Greg will turn up in the show. The retired school teacher (a 33 year career) started working at the Wranglers’ ranch primarily in PR and parking lot administration about six years back, but became a full-time singer with the group three years ago.


Air Force considers Holloman renewable energy agreement

HOLLOMAN AFB – The U.S. Air Force entered into a license agreement with New Generation Biomass, LLC, on Oct. 16 to explore development of a biomass renewable energy generation facility on Hollo-man Air Force Base.

The license grants New Gen-eration Biomass limited access to approximately 80 acres on Holloman AFB to determine its suitability for the proposed Black Bear Biomass Energy Facility, which would provide up to 20 megawatts of energy to the El Paso Electric grid, from which the base purchases electricity.

The agreement could result in an Enhanced Use Lease, a tool through which the Air Force leases real prop-erty assets to developers seeking to partner in projects that will benefi t all stakeholders. If approved, the lease would provide the installation with

either cash or in-kind payments to help fund Holloman needs. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center, in San Antonio, Texas, manages the EUL program, and is partnering with Hol-loman AFB to develop the project.

The Air Force is working with the prospective developer and coor-dinating with government agencies to carefully consider the effects of the proposed facility, to include environ-mental impacts, energy benefi ts and long-term sustainability. In addition, the 49th Wing is committed to trans-parency throughout the process, and, should the project move forward, there will be opportunities for public input.

Please contact 49th Wing Public Affairs at 575-572-5406 or 49FW.PAOffi [email protected] with questions or visit www.holloman.af.mil for more information.

Cloudcroft Chamber briefs

Hobbs Holiday Tournament

Cloudcroft business licenses dueBy Sue DreikosenCloudcroft Planning and Zoning Clerk

According to Cloudcroft Village Code, businesses must register annu-ally before March 15 of each year for a business license.

Business registration and licenses cost $35, after March 15 the cost is $45. Businesses receive notices in No-vember, but if you are new to Cloud-croft or did not receive your notice, stop by the Village Offi ce and ask for an application. The offi ce is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., and the phone number is 575-682-2411.

Film crew in CloudcroftBy Ed Woten

A fi lm crew from HK Advertis-ing of Albuquerque was in Cloudcroft recently, fi lming a commercial spon-sored by the Chambers of Commerce for Alamogordo, Cloudcroft and Artesia.

The promotional advertising was paid for by a $10,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Tourism, one of three grants received by the Cloudcroft Chamber.

Regarded as one of the best bas-ketball tournaments in New Mexico, the Hobbs Holiday Tournament is set for December 27-29. Created under the direction of legendary head coach Ralph Tasker, the tournament is one of southeastern New Mexico traditions. The Hobbs Chamber of Commerce is still looking for one more team sponsor. Current sponsors include Lea County State Bank, Lea Regional Medical Center, Leavell Insurance, Molina Health Care, URENCO USA, Watson Truck & Supply and Exel En-ergy. The chamber thanks the sponsors and Hobbs High School for making this signature tournament so special and unique for visiting teams.

The chamber encourages re-tailers and restaurants to consider participating as tournament Pop-A-

Shot merchants. Merchants each put in $100, which is then turned into Chamber Bucks. During halftime of the daytime games, someone holding a Mike Smith-autographed tournament booklet will attempt a half-court free throw for those Chamber Bucks. The Chamber Bucks can then be redeemed at any of the businesses participating as Pop-A-Shot Merchants.

Inside December Hobbs Chamber Chronicle:• Please rally to zero out the Legacy

Debt before 2013!• Dr. Lynda Lakin to deliver “Life if

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A G E L E S S M E D I C I N EModern medicine? Part 2

Dr. Stephen RathFusion Medical Center, Ruidoso

This is the second of two articles looking into the difference between “modern” medicine and “wellness” medicine. This article will delve deeper into wellness medicine as well as address change that you the consumer can effect.

I wrote the last article while I was in Houston supporting our Air Force fl ying mission. Over the week-end I saw quite a few patients that were physically fi t and only needed a quick physical and a signature releasing them for continued duty. I also saw a few that required more face to face time counsel-ing them about areas where improvement was needed.

Military medicine, occupational medicine, and fl ight medicine differ from the core of “modern” medicine. While “modern” medicine focuses on treating illnesses, “wellness” medicine focuses on ensuring that patients are initially healthy and continue to stay healthy in order to perform often-hazardous tasks.

When I see patients who are over-weight, I counsel them about weight loss. When I see a patient suffering from inadequate sleep, I counsel him on sleep hygiene long before I prescribe medica-tion to help facilitate sleep. When I see a patient who smokes, I counsel her regard-ing smoking cessation. Both the military medicine and occupational medicine communities insist on counseling patients about careless habits and poor lifestyle decisions that put them at higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.

“Modern” medicine, instead, is con-cerned about patient satisfaction scores and physician production goals. Physician visits are often concluded by offi ce staff telling the patient that they will receive a survey regarding the care provided by the physician and offi ce staff. Many large group and corporate medicine physicians are partially compensated according to their patient satisfaction scores.

The Archives of Internal Medicine posted the results of a survey of more than 50,000 patients in March of 2012. Interestingly, higher patient satisfaction

scores were associated with greater inpatient hospital-ization, greater total expen-ditures, greater drug-related expenditures, and higher mortality. Higher mortality? Doesn’t that mean death? Yes! Patients that were the “most satisfi ed” with their medical care died sooner after spending more on their healthcare.

Maybe those hard truths that no one wants to hear are actu-ally not only “good medicine” but can be lifesaving. Doctors shouldn’t get paid to tell patients what they want to hear. They should get paid to reduce disease risk, help you get well, and keep you that way.

What to do with the surveys? Don’t throw them away! Put the blank survey in the envelope and mail it back to the sur-vey company. It’s a lose/lose situation for the company contracted to do the survey. Either they report to the hospital organiza-tion that their survey was ineffective or they swallow the cost of processing the blank surveys. It’s a win for the patient and their doctor and cuts one of the many middlemen out of your healthcare. In a system whose only hope for fi nancial sol-vency is increased effi ciency, this would be a good start.

When you do see a doctor that coun-sels you appropriately about risk reduc-tion, tells you that you don’t need the medication you are asking for, or doesn’t order the unnecessary test you requested, realize that they aren’t judging you or doing it to be mean, they are working to save your life.

Final note… Need a doc who has made (ahem) some of those same poor decisions and lived to tell about it? Stop by and see me. None of my soapboxes are too high, I’ve been there.

Disclaimer: Dr Stephen Rath, MD, DABA is a board certifi ed anesthesiologist as well as the owner and medical director of Fusion Medical Spa located in Ruidoso, NM. As before, the opinions given above are not necessarily endorsed by the U.S. Air Force, Lincoln County Medical Cen-ter, or even his wife. Comments or ques-tions? His email address is: [email protected].

Dr. Stephen Rath


Holiday theft and shopping safety tipsNM Dept of HealthAvoid the holiday-related scams

As the holidays bring an increase in online shopping, charitable giving and social interaction, consumers and businesses should be on guard against some common scams. The dangers of online fraud continue to grow. The Top 10 of the most prevalent scams that can lead to financial fraud or identity theft during the holidays. They are listed below, in no particular order, along with tips on how to avoid them.

1. Online shopping threats: In the United States, the FBI reported that more than $250 million was lost in 2010 due to online fraud. To avoid being yet another victim, Unisys security experts recommend that online shoppers always shop on safe sites that have SSL (a pro-tocol for secure communications) certification, indicated by a locked padlock at the bottom of the screen. If you have second thoughts about using a site or retailer, follow your instincts and avoid it. Where possible, use a credit card rather than a debit card as banks can often offer consumers a higher level of protection when a credit card is used. If buying through sites such as Amazon or eBay, take the time to read the seller feedback. Finally, be sure to check your bank statements regularly for any unex-pected ‘purchases.’

2. Seasonal spyware: The number of malicious e-cards circulating to personal and business computers is expected to rise this year. Unisys experts suggest that even in a workplace setting, individuals never open an e-mail or attachment from an unknown sender and do not download ‘exe’ files as these often contain adware, unwanted downloads and spyware.

If you can’t resist opening a file, drag it into your ‘junk’ e-mail folder first as this allows you to check all the links to see if they are legitimate. If a site looks suspi-cious, follow your instincts and don’t click on it. Finally, be sure to install personal firewall, anti-malware and protection agent software on your computer. So if you make a mistake and click on a malicious e-card, you will have some protection.

3. Not-so-social networking: Enterprises and individuals are making increasing use of social network-ing sites such as Face book and Twitter to keep in touch with clients, partners, friends and family over the holiday season. Unisys security experts warn that these sites can be a goldmine for identity thieves. According to GetSafe-Online, one in four people using social networking sites have posted confidential or personal information such as phone number, address or e-mail on their online profile. To avoid identity theft, never offer personal informa-tion to anyone over a social networking site, even if the request is from a friend or relative. Do not offer your birth date, birth town and home address on your user profile, and always make sure you apply the right privacy settings to protect yourself. Avoid posting photos of expensive belongings or dates when you are away from home over the holidays.

4. Beware of ATM skimmers: Whether at your neighborhood bank or at your office lobby or credit union, Unisys experts stress the importance of being

aware of your environment when using an ATM to obtain holiday shopping cash. If you think someone is too close behind you or looking over your shoulder, find a different ATM machine.

Thieves are becoming more and more sophisticated, so also check the actual machine to make sure that it is solid and sturdy. Some skimming scams have involved fitting the front of an ATM with a false panel containing a small webcam or digital camera that can capture your card details. If the ATM machine appears to be behaving oddly or does not work the first time, go to a different machine – don’t try it again.

5. Fake Online Payment Sites: Escrow services such as PayPal allow businesses and consumers to securely and conveniently send and receive payments on-line. However, escrow scams are increasing as fraudsters set up fake payment sites to con both buyers and sellers out of money.

To ensure payment sites are legitimate and secure, Unisys security experts suggest checking to ensure the sites have SSL certification. Also check that the web address starts as https:// rather than just http:// as the absence of that “s” is often an indicator of rogue traders. A real escrow company will also only ask you to transfer money to them directly from your bank, i.e. a traceable transfer. If they ask for another method, refuse. Before you send anything, verify with your bank where the re-ceiving bank is located. If this looks like it is outside the seller’s own country, stop the transaction.

6. ‘Spirit of giving’ scams: Christmas is the season for sharing and, as a result, thieves will often make the most of people’s generosity over the festive season. Unisys suggests that individuals watch out for e-mails or tweets from charities that ask for donations, particularly if you have never signed up to receive correspondence from them. Be sure to check that charity collectors in your neighborhood or near your office have some form of identification.

7. Gift grabbers: After opening all the presents, Unisys recommends breaking down the boxes com-pletely so that what was in the box is not obvious to passersby on the street. Thieves are more likely to target homes with home theatre or PC boxes in the trash. The same is true of business-related or personal bills, receipts and financial statements – all of which could contribute to identity theft. And as always, employees must protect their company’s intellectual property by safely disposing of materi-als that are proprietary to their companies.

8. Protect your new laptop: If you received a new PC or laptop running on MS Vista or Windows 7 as a holiday gift, Unisys suggests making sure you are using anti-malware software and have enabled

the firewall before connecting to the Internet. Whether you are connected to a wireless network or via a cable, on average, it can take just nine seconds for your new laptop to receive its first ‘ping’ attack and less than a minute to receive its first virus.

9. ‘Free’ Wi-Fi and wireless network hacking: If you are using that new laptop on a wireless network at home or workplace, Unisys recommends making sure that network is secure. This is because the Wi-Fi network range will radiate beyond the confines of your building, leaving it vulnerable to “war driving” (the act of search-ing for Wi-Fi wireless networks by a person in a moving vehicle, using a portable computer so they can use your unsecured network for free).

Hackers could use an unprotected wireless network to anonymously download illegal material or perpetrate attacks that would appear as if they were coming from you. War drivers are also known to hack into computers to steal personal details. In one highly publicized case, a retailer reportedly lost more than 45.7 million personal credit and debit card details to hackers. The crime went on for four years before it was detected.

10. Account check and phishing cons: Unisys secu-rity experts recommend that individuals at home or work be wary of account checking scams in which a phony representative of a bank or supplier who contacts you by phone or e-mail to ask for account details to update their records.

Callers will often claim that they need certain data in order to check the security of your account while actually obtaining very valuable information to carry out fraud. In the lead-up to Christmas, remind your family, friends and colleagues to err on the side of caution and refuse to give out any personal details either on the phone or online. If you think the call is genuine, ask to call them back and check the number by visiting their website before you call back.

Likewise, don’t assume that an e-mail that looks like it comes from your bank or a company you’ve done business with is legitimate. In common phishing attacks, e-mail messages from impostors contain links to phony lookalike sites where your logon ID and password can be captured. Always suspect that web links in unsolicited e-mails may be fraudulent, and don’t provide any personal information to such sites.


‘Wish Upon A Star’ for the NestThe famous song “When You Wish

Upon a Star” begins, “When you wish upon a star, Makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires will come to you.”

Like every other child in our commu-nity during this festive season, our children living at the Nest Domestic Violence Shel-ter are wishing upon many stars.

If this holiday is anything like the prior years since the Nest opened in 2007, the big hearts of this community will make sure our kids get a very special Christmas, indeed.

It is that time of year again – time for the beautifully decorated Christmas Wish-ing Trees to appear in the gorgeous lobby of the Spencer Theater in Alto. For the last six years, the Spencer Theater has gener-ously donated the venue for local non-profi t organizations like HEAL and The Nest.

Charles Centilli, executive director of the Spencer Theater, believes this is “one of the many ways that Spencer Theater gives back to the community.”

He noted the trees serve multiple purposes; they are good for advertising the Nest, they provide the Nest with exposure to the people with kind hearts who care about the women and kids living at the domestic violence shelter during, arguably, the most important family holiday of the year, and lastly, they are a means to obtain donations to support the valuable and life-saving services of the Nest.

Members of the Church out of Church donated their time and had great fun deco-rating the Nest Wishing Tree. Julie Gillil-and, a minister at CooC and a member of the Nest’s board of directors, was instru-mental in guiding this project and decorat-ing the tree. The lovely tree has Christmas gift tags that beckon visitors to support the women and kids at the shelter.

According to Coleen Widell, execu-tive director of Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and the Nest, “Many donors to our program have a very personal reason for supporting our residents during the holiday season. It may be that their sister was a vic-tim of domestic violence or their mother.

“They may have grown up in a family where domestic violence was ever-present. They may simply be moved by the abso-lute injustice of intimate violence – being hurt by someone who claims to love you. Whatever the draw, we are united by this compassion,” Widell added. “The sense of family is strong during this special holiday and the irony of women and kids living in a shelter, instead of their family where are not safe, is not lost on any one of us.”

Donations are gratefully ac-cepted at the Nest, located at 26374 U.S. Highway 70 East, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346. For further information about HEAL and the Nest, “like” their Facebook page or visit their website at www.Help-EndAbuseForLife.org.

Courtesy photoPictured are HEAL board member Julie Gilliland and members of the congregation of Church out of Church, decorating the HEAL Wishing Tree at Spencer Theater.

Securing a ‘loan’Photo courtesy of Marianne MohrThis year’s Sheriff ’s Posse Christmas Dance – which annually raises funding for Lincoln County youth vocation-al scholarships – was at the Inn of the Mountain Gods on Saturday. Seen here is Robin Riggio, “borrowing some mon-ey” from Sky Carbary for the raffl es of several items donated for the event. The Posse wel-comes new members and meets on the fi rst Sunday of the month. To join or get informa-tion, call 575-354-0115.


Holiday parties for our youngsters can be loaded with fun, but they also tend to be loaded with sugar and waste. It’s time we transition into a healthier way to enjoy the festivities in a balanced way, so we can enjoy our party without overdoing it. Here are a few ideas to get us started.

Popcorn is simple to make and a healthy treat when we make it ourselves. Just follow the direc-tions on the package and season with sea salt and garlic powder (by skipping the butter, we can reduce our intake of saturated fats). This treat can be individu-ally wrapped in plastic bags and tied with colorful and festive ribbon.

Nuts and trail mix also make a healthy snack that can be shared in a bowl or wrapped individually. You may purchase the prepack-aged kind or make your own; where you can add holiday colors to make them more cheerful.

Make homemade muf-fi ns instead of purchasing store bought muffi ns or cupcakes as they often contain large amounts of sugar and corn syrup.

Find creative ways to incorporate vegetables into the party. One way is to use a cookie cutter

to shape your choice of unbaked pizza dough into Christmas trees or another festive shape and bake as directed. Give children baked crust with pizza sauce and let them decorate it with an array of colorful chopped vegetables.

Portion control is another strategic move when trying to limit sugar. If you are offering a sugary treat, fi nd a way to mini-mize how much is given.

Another way to incorpo-rate health into our parties is to be mindful of our environment as we can learn to reduce the amount of trash after each event by thinking about size and mate-rials used.

When using disposable party ware such as plates, cups, etc. keep in mind that paper plates are better for our environment than Styrofoam or plastic.

Instead of purchasing indi-vidually packed beverages, pur-

chase larger packages and use paper cups. By choosing smaller cup sizes we would also create less waste.

When choosing party favors, choose more practi-cal gifts that children will need, such as pencils and erasers.

Healthy snacks for holiday parties

Angie [email protected]

Copyright © 2012Jay McKittrick

…and spaghetti… It ain’t make no sense!

It’s the 21st century, folks, and we live in a country with choices – thank God.

Take pizza for ex-ample, the combinations are virtually limitless. With just a phone call, a hungry American with a little dis-posable income can order a large stuffed crust meat lovers, with anchovies and onions, and have it deliv-ered to their door in about a half an hour.

Unfortunately when it comes to spaghetti, we only have two choices in this day and age: with meatballs or without meat-balls. Nothing has changed in the world of spaghetti since Rocco “Rubber Legs” Maggio invented the fork swirl.

It ain’t make no sense!Of course there are

those who would argue about the meat sauce op-tion, but I say, “Forget about it!”

It’s the same thing only different, and be-sides everyone knows that meat sauce is made from meatballs that have fallen on the fl oor and broken into pieces. “Mama Mia! . . . I dropped the stupid ‘o meatball on the fl oor ’a . . . so I make ‘a the special meat sauce instead of ‘a throw it away.”

I don’t understand why spaghetti can’t be like pizza.

Why can’t a person (like me) order Hawaiian style spaghetti with Cana-dian bacon and pineapple; or a plate of supreme spaghetti with bell pep-pers, black olives and extra cheese? And since we’re

talking about it, why can’t spaghetti go international with nacho cheese, beans and Jalapeños; or Teriyaki chicken spaghetti; or coffee ice cream spaghetti?

I think it’s time for spa-ghetti to get with the future and be sold like everything else, in a fancy looking, environmentally friendly paper cup. You know, for the guy or gal on the go.

“Try the new 32 oz. Big Chug spaghetti cup, just a $1.97 at your local 24-Seven.”

Jay [email protected]

Spaghetti

A tree for Fido and WhiskersCourtesy photo

Among the many trees set up at the Spencer Theater this Christmas season is a tree dedicated to Mir-acle’s Paws For Pets. Pictured are mem-bers of the board of directors (l-r) Martina DeWaard, Cindy Mor-gan, Barbara Culler, Suzi Wolfe and Kim Roper. Not pictured is board member David Scott.


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HOBBS:Dec11-15 The One and Only Santa Claus

and A Christmas Carol, Hobbs Community Playhouse, 1700 North Grimes. 505-393-0676. Presented by the Community Players of Hobbs and the Hobbs High School. 7 p.m.; Dec. 15, 2 p.m. matinee as well as the 7 p.m. performance. Tickets are $10.

14 December Rock Concert, Edison Elementary, 1 p.m.

Maciolek Dance Residency, presented by the Maciolek School of Dance, New Mexico Junior College, Watson Hall, 1 p.m.

15 Candy Cane Hunt, City Park, 10 a.m. Santa’s Elves will be leaving thousands of candy canes and treats for all the good little boys and girls (K - 3rd grade) to collect. The free event will be held regard-less of the weather conditions, dress appropriately and bring your own camera and a bag to collect your goodies.

EUNICE:Dec15 Eunice Christmas Light

Parade, 5:30 p.m.

CARLSBAD:DecWed’s Co� ee Connection, 7 a.m. Trinity

Hotel11-31 Christmas on the Pecos, a night

time boat ride on the Pecos River, looking at the backyards and boat docks decorated for Christmas. To purchase tickets, go to www.christ-masonthepecos.com. Adults 12 & over, $12.50 Sun-Thurs; $17.50 Fri & Sat; Children $7.50 Sun-Thurs; $12.50 Fri & Sat. Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 575-887-6516.

ARTESIA:Dec11 Power Lunch ‘Art of Leader-

ship – Planning and Setting Goals E� ectively,’ First Baptist Church, TLC Building (Total Life Center),11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Series by professional leadership trainer Walter Nusbaum, who teaches the skills that will make you a stronger leader in your personal and profes-sional life. $5. Catered by Henry’s BBQ

ROSWELL:Dec11 Santa Fe Opera Apprentices,

Anderson Museum of Contempo-rary Art, 409 E. College Blvd., 6:30 p.m. Part of the Xcellent Music at AMoCA series. Seating is limited. 623-5600.

12 Senior Circle’s Christmas/Birth-day Party, 2801 N. Main St., 3 p.m. All members and prospective members invited. Refreshments, door prizes and Christmas carols led by the Singin’ Seniors. 623-2311

13-22 Roswell Mid-day Lions Christ-mas Light Tour. Take a wagon ride to see the lights of a Roswell country neighborhood. Refresh-ments and Christmas carols. Tours start at the Boy Scout o� ce, 2603 N. Aspen, 5 p.m. 575-317-8211 for tickets and ride reservations.

14, 17 Jingle Jam: A Family Christmas& 19 Experience, Dec. 14 & 17 at FBC

Roswell, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Boys and Girls Club, 4 p.m. Suitable for all ages; Christmas music both old and new; drama and video elements to help proclaim the message that Jesus has come.

16 Roswell Symphony Orchestra – Traditional Christmas Concert, by the El Paso Brass, New Mexico Military Institute, Pearson Audito-rium, 101 West College Blvd., 2:30 p.m. 623-5882

Dec13 Tony Orlando’s Christmas

Show, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 - 11 p.m. See Tony Orlando live for our Christmas Show! Minors must be accompa-nied by an adult. 575-464-7777; www.innofthemountaingods.com. Tickets start at $25.

14 Ski Apache opens. 575-464-3600. Go to www.skiapache.com for tickets.

31 New Year’s Eve Ball, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd. Join us for an Unforgettable New Year’s Eve event: Ballroom with a Twist! 11 a.m - 2 p.m. for the day-time show or 8:30 p.m. - midnight for the evening show. Both will feature Dancing with the Stars pros Dmitry Chaplin and Ashly Delgrosso Costa, American Idol alums Von Smith and Gina Glocksen and “So You Think You Can Dance” � nalist alum Randy Strong, “Legacy” and Jonathan Platero. The daytime show will feature our grand bu� et, music, ballroom dancing, count-down and champagne toast. The evening show will feature grand bu� et, music, ballroom dancing, balloon drop, party favors, count-down and midnight champagne toast. Daytime show from $75. Evening show from $125. www.innofthemountaingods.com

ALTO:Dec12 Crystal Skulls Activation, High

Mesa Healing Center, 11:30 a.m. All invited. 575-336-7777.

13 Flying J Wranglers White Mountain Christmas Special, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., 7 p.m. It’s Christmas time – cowboy style! The Flying J Wranglers return to celebrate the heritage of the west and the beauty of the holiday season with rich melodious west-ern yodeling, vocals, � ddle and gui-tars. Soulful renditions of spirituals like “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” and “Beautiful City” along with old-time cowboy Christmas tunes like “Corn, Water and Wood,” “Christmas For Cowboys,” plus original songs like “White Mountain Christmas” and “Riding To Ruidoso.” 1-888-818-7872; www.spencertheater.com. Tickets are $30.

CAPITAN:Dec15 Cowboy Santa Parade, 12:30

- 1 p.m. Gift Bags and musical presentation by Cindy Fogelsong and students. 575-354-3035

FORT STANTONDec15-16 A Garrison Christmas at Fort

Stanton, just o� the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway (Hwy 380) on Hwy 220 at the Bonito River. The turno� to Hwy 220 is four miles southeast of Capitan on the Byway or 10 miles west of Lincoln, Events start at 10 a.m. www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Stanton-Garrison/309729472411423 for schedule.

RUIDOSO:Dec13 Business After Hours at Adobe

Day Spa and Chiropractic, 1810 Sudderth Drive, Rivercrossing Luxury Suites, 5 - 7 p.m. Adobe Day Spa and Chiropractic has moved to a new location and expanded their Day Spa. They now o� er a full menu of day spa services including many types of massage, facials, body wraps, yoga and infrared sauna. Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, 575-257-7395. Free

15 Free movie, “The Bishop’s Wife,“ Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sud-derth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Heavenly bells are ringing, jubilant choirs are singing and Christmas joy is blan-keting the world - but the Yuletide spirit has yet to warm Bishop Henry Brougham’s (David Niven) Victorian home. Struggling to raise funds for

ALAMOGORDO:Dec14-16 ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Flickinger

Center, 1110 New York Ave., Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Presented by the Academy of Ballet. All tickets $10; reserved seating. Tickets available starting Dec. 10. 437-2202; www.� icking-ercenter.com

14 Gypsy Rose Holiday Open House, 915 New York Ave., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Still have some holiday shopping to do? Stop by our open house for refreshments, door prizes, handmade items, store items and � orals. 437-1053

16 Sounds of the Season, featuring the Alamo-Grace Community Orchestra, Grace United Methodist Church, 16th and Cuba. 2:30 p.m. Free. graceumcalamogordo.org

Rejoice in His Coming, featuring the Grace Chancel Choir, Grace United Methodist Church, 16th and Cuba. 2:30 p.m. Free. gra-ceumcalamogordo.org

28 Things Remembered - Centennial Ball, Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., 7 - 10 p.m. Join us for the last New Mexico State Centennial event in Alamogordo. Live Music, food, dancing and all the glamour of a formal holiday ball. You are sure to have a night you will never forget. 575-430-7543. One book donation

CLOUDCROFT:Dec22 Santa Land 2012, Zenith Park,

4 p.m. (Santa arrives at 5 p.m.) Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Food and fun including roasted marshmallows, hot dogs and more. Sponsored by the Cloudcroft Light Opera Company and the Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce. 575-682-2733; 1-866-UPHIGH7

24, 25 Santa & Mrs. Claus visit The Lodge Resort & Spa, 7 - 8 p.m. Santa & Mrs. Clause share hot cider and cookies while reading “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Santa will be back on Christmas morning at 10 a.m. 682.2566; [email protected]; www.thelodgeresort.com

25 Christmas Day Brunch, The Lodge Resort & Spa, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. One of The Lodge’s most popular brunches featuring an ar-ray of appetizers, salads & breads, entrees, side dishes and desserts. Reservations are required. 682.2566; [email protected]; www.thelodgeresort.com

MESCALEROCHAVES COUNTY

Member Hobbs Chamber of Commerce • Member Lovington Chamber of CommerceMember Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce • Member Artesia Chamber of Commerce

Member Roswell Chamber of Commerce • Member Alamogordo Chamber of CommerceMember Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce

a new cathedral, the preoccupied young clergyman has neglected his loving wife Julia, and now only divine intervention can save their marriage. But the powerful and handsome angel sent from above (Cary Grant) has a mind of his own and teaching mortal Henry an immortal lesson in romance isn’t all he’s got planned. 575-257-2273; www.sacredgroundsco� ee.net

RUIDOSO DOWNS:Dec15 Holiday Community Open

House, Hubbard Museum of the American West, Hwy 70, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Santa, choirs, gift bags courtesy of “Keep Ruidoso Beautiful”, hands-on activities, refreshments and more. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org. Free.

WHITE OAKS:Dec15 Luke West will perform at No

Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks, 7 p.m. to close. No cover

To post your event here send to: [email protected]

or call 575-258-9922

Please be safe this holiday season!

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