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On the Cover:
Graphic by Thomas Jenkins This month America looks back at the Sept. 11, 2001, attack that helped shape the past 10 years and pays tribute to the Crossroads soldiers who have given their lives in the war on terror.

Featured stories:
2 6 8 11 14 20 23 24 26 It’s all about balance Avant garb: Fall runway trends Heed that heartburn Put me in, Coach! Sept. 11, 2001, tribute Learn & Play The types and benefits of massage Volleyball: The other fall sport Shadows of the Caprock

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emember. We wish to dedicate this edition of Living to those who lost their lives on that September morning 10 years ago, along with the many heroes who — that day and every day since — have sacrificed or died for our freedoms and to save the lives of others. I hope this edition will affect at least one person in a manner that will change the way they act toward others, or how they feel about this land we call home. Take a look around. You will see hardship and frustration on every corner. This reminds me of a quote I read from a friend this week. It goes like this: Be kinder than necessary. Everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. I told my son this week that everyone has troubles and problems but what makes us who we are is how we deal with or handle them. We should also remember there is always someone out there worse off than us. Be kind to everyone and make every moment count. I believe this edition includes people with traits that make us feel better about our world and with their kindness, deliver comfort to others. Amanda Moreno writes about Johnnie Hobbs and how he has made a difference in the lives of others. I also think the information included will help our readers with everyday living. Suzanne Davis, with her gentle touch and soothing voice, will give you information on massage therapy to help and comfort you along life’s daily grind. Steve Reagan will help parents out with
Publisher: Editor: Contributors:
Ron Midkiff Thomas Jenkins Amanda Moreno Zane Sterling Steve Reagan Bruce Schooler Andrea Midkiff Dr. John Lang Suzanne R. Davis Robert Griffin

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some kindergarten information and Robert Griffin expresses how deep a teamsport volleyball — the other fall sport — is and how it requires standing shoulder to shoulder on the court. Please make special note of the salute to our local soldiers who have given their all for us to be able to live in this country, where freedom is sometimes taken for granite. They are in our thoughts, as are their families. We hope our feature writers and columnist give you something that will encourage, inform and entertain you during these times. Until next month, take care and remember to let your loved ones know, every day, how much they mean to you. Take time to smell the roses and live, today. Ron Midkiff, publisher
Published by Heritage Publications (2003) Inc. Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. Living Magazine is published 12 times yearly and mailed individually free of charge to homes in the Big Spring, Texas, area. Editorial correspondence should be sent to Living, P.O. Box 1431, Big Spring TX 79720. For advertising rates and other information, please call (432) 263-7331. Living Magazine





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ne of the many technical things to consider when creating your photographic masterpiece is white balance. Have you ever noticed how some of your images have a yellow or orange cast to them? This is caused by the light source that is present when you take your photo. Now some of you may want to go find your eye drops because your eyes may start to glaze over. This is your official warning, this is a geek alert! We are going to delve into some technical stuff that may be boring to some, but if you understand how it affects your photography your images will improve dramatically. Light sources emit light that has a color temperature. Color temperature is measured in Kelvins (abbreviated as K). The main light source we are all aware of is the sun. Even the sun’s color temperature varies, depending on the time of day. It can vary anywhere from 1850K at sunrise or sunset all the way to 6500K on an overcast day. Light with color temperatures above 5000K are considered cool colors (bluish white) and colors below 5000K are considered warm colors (yellowish white through red). The incandescent light bulbs we encounter during our indoor family photos are about 3000K. That is why our images taken indoors without flash have a yellowish cast to them. One of the reasons it is hard to visualize what the colors in your photo will look like is due to the fact that our eyes adjust to compensate for the different color temperatures unless they are extreme, such as under candle light. Okay, the geek alert is now over. Now that we at least understand that different light sources can affect the color of our images, what do we do about it? There are two ways to compensate for color temperature variations. You can change the appropriate settings in the camera or you can do the color corrections using your computer’s image-editing software. Actually there is a third method and that is

It’s all about

By Bruce Schooler
to use a combination of your camera settings and your software. I don’t know how many of you read my early articles that I wrote for Living Magazine, but there was a point

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that was made throughout them. Find the manual that came with your camera and use it. I am repeating that suggestion now as it pertains to setting the white balance in your camera. Every manufacturer’s menu setup is different and even cameras manufactured by the same company set white balance differently. Some of the most common settings are tungsten, fluorescent, daylight/sunny, cloudy, flash, shade and auto. You’ll notice the last setting I mentioned was auto. That is because it is my least favorite. There are a couple of reasons. First of all, it is the least accurate on most cameras. You never know what you are going to get. The second is, if you are editing in your software the color temperature of each image will be slightly different and it takes longer to adjust the color. If you have a point and shoot digital camera and you are not going to take the time to go through your menu on your camera to change your white balance setting, leave it on auto. Auto is usually better than having the white balance set incorrectly. Most DSLR cameras will allow you to do a manual white balance adjustment. Again read your manual and follow the directions very carefully. You will be amazed at how accurate the colors will turn out when you do a manual adjustment. The second method to achieve proper white balance is using your photo editing software. Since there are so many different brands of software available, it would be very difficult to give a procedure for each of them in this article. You know what is coming next. Read the manual! It is under the Help menu along the top of your program

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user interface. One little hint. Before you start creating your image, have your subject hold a gray card or a white balance target. This way you will have a reference when you start editing the image. You can order a gray card or white balance target on the internet. Just do a search. I use a combination of in-camera settings and adjustments in the software I use to get the colors just the way I want them. If you are adjusting the colors using your computer, your colors may not be accurate unless your monitor is calibrated. We calibrate our monitors monthly to ensure they are accurate. One more point about white balance: Even if the white balance is set correctly for the light you are photographing under, the colors may not be as pleasing as they should be. That is where your artistic abilities come into play. Portraits tend to look better if they are a little warmer. Now, here is your challenge for the coming month. Find your manual and look up the procedure to adjust your white balance. If you have misplaced your manual you can do a search on the computer for your camera make and model and find out how to change your white balance settings. Then take a portrait of Bubba, Fluffy or any willing victim. Take one image before you adjust the white balance and then one after. I think you will see a great improvement. Now go out and save some family history. Our studio is located in Sand Springs just a couple of miles outside of Big Spring. Call us at 432-466-4250 if you have any questions or comments. Our website is theredbarnstudios.com and our email address is [email protected].

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Avant garb: Fall runway trends
he fall 2011 runway collections of many top designers were loaded with plaids, lace, maxi skirts, vivid colors and eclectic prints. Runway fashions tend to be a bit too bold for everyday wear, but this season the styles seem more accessible than ever. I’ve put together a few fall trends that can be incorporated into any wardrobe no matter your age or personal style. The key to including these trends in your closet is to choose items you’re drawn to and will work with your existing pieces. Take a look at my four favorite fall runway trends and see if you’d try any of these fresh looks for yourself. Mustard Tones: I love this color for a few reasons. Mustard is neutral in a sense but also adds a bit of pop to otherwise boring ensembles. While not all complexions work well with mustard hues, most of us can pull it off in small doses such as a mustard colored silk top or velvet blazer. If you really love this trend then try a mustard tone satin dress for more formal occasions and upcoming holiday gatherings. Brightly colored pants are an easy way to refresh fall and winters darker layers. Adding a pair of bright plum or red pants under layers of neutral black, brown or tan can make your old sweaters and blouses look new

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and fun. The key to keeping this trend age appropriate is to choose your color wisely. A 40-something may feel more comfortable choosing a darker hue such as deep blue or plum, while a 20-something can pull off bright shades of red, cobalt blues or bright jade green. Pair your bright pants with your favorite black ankle boots, drapey black tank and a long dark wrap cardigan for a chic yet cozy fall and winter look. I recommend pairing a soft and sheer long sweater with a long printed maxi skirt in coordinating tones for a comfortable substitute for your normal jeans and sweater combo. I love the look of a long semi s h e e r sweater with a dark camisole underneath, long silky pleated maxi skirt and sweeping gold chain necklaces for a boho-chic feel. A low slung skinny belt over the sweater adds an extra touch of layers and richness. Polka dots are a classic trend that never goes out of style. This season top designers like Diane Von Furstenberg and Marc Jacobs used the print heavily in their fall runway collections, so it’s obvious, polka dots are popular

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in a big way. I love the look of an all-over black and white polka dot dress with red heels and classic pearls. However, if you’re not daring enough to sport the print from head to toe, a polka dot blouse with black wide leg trousers is a classic and appropriate look for all ages. Polka dot accessories like headbands, scarves and bags are

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another great way to incorporate this undying trend into your closet. Remember, the key to wearing any of these looks is to keep it comfy. If you don’t feel like a million bucks you’ll look uneasy and uncomfortable. You don’t have to spend a lot of money either. Local retailers like Bealls, JCPenney and Sears offer tons of designer looks at reasonable prices. Trying trends should be fun and refreshing, so keep it playful and enjoy dressing for a transitional season by pairing the old with the new. You’ll look like a long time fashionista in no time, guaranteed.
Andrea Midkiff studied visual arts and education as an undergrad student and has recently received her Masters in Humanities from Tiffin University of Ohio. She writes a weekly blog on travel and investment in Panama, Central America, called thepanamagringo. She also works as a content writer for various web sites and occassionally writes marketing web copy. Andrea’s love of the arts, multicultural studies, travel, food and fashion lead her to many places and reflects in her writing.

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re you bothered by persistent and painful attacks of indigestion or abdominal pain? The cause of your discomfort might not be indigestion at all, but gallbladder disease. More than 25 million Americans — 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population — suffer from gallbladder disease and around one million new cases are diagnosed each year. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located in the right side of the abdominal cavity underneath the liver that helps to store bile, a substance produced by the liver that aids in digestion and absorption of food, especially fats. After a fatty or greasy meal, the gallbladder pushes bile into a tube — called a bile duct — that carries it to the small intestine, where it helps with digestion. Gallbladder disease involves the obstruction of the flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine — usually by a gallstone. Gallstones — hardened pieces of bile or cholesterol — are usually the cause of the blockage. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), a gallstone can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. The pain of a gallbladder attack is caused by the blockage of a bile duct by a stone — and an attack can range in

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The exact cause of gallbladder disease is unknown, but certain health and lifestyle factors may increase the chance of developing gallstones: • Being overweight or obese • Female gender, especially women who have had children • Age (40 and up for women, 60 and up for men) • American Indian or Mexican American ethnicity • Family history of gallstones • High cholesterol • A diet high in fat and low in fiber • Certain chronic diseases (diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, sickle cell anemia) Other risk factors include “yo-yo” dieting, i.e., fasting for rapid weight loss; and certain medications such as antidepressants, hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills or cholesterol-lowering medications (which increase the concentration of cholesterol in the bile). Gallstones can also develop in women

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during pregnancy. Many people live with gallbladder disease undiagnosed for years, because the symptoms mimic other health problems such as indigestion, gas, bloating and constipation. The most common symptom of gallstones is severe, persistent pain in the upper abdomen or right side of the body, under the right shoulder or between the shoulder blades. Pain usually occurs after eating, especially a fatty or greasy meal, and may last for a few minutes or for several hours. According to the NIDDK, gallbladder attacks can happen after eating a high-fat meal and often occur at night. Repeat gallstone attacks may occur within weeks, several months or even years later. Though the pain of a gallbladder attack will pass, the gallbladder can become inflamed if the blockage is not treated and long-term, may rupture. If you believe you have had a gallbladder attack, notify your doctor. Gallstones are typically diagnosed through an abdominal ultrasound exam. For pain that lasts longer than five hours or is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, chills, nausea and vomiting, light or chalk-colored stools or a yellowish hue in the whites of the eyes, call your doctor immediately or have a friend take you to the emergency room. Sometimes, gallstones do not cause symptoms and are only found when a test is performed to evaluate some oth-

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er health problem. These symptomless gallstones, known as “silent gallstones,” do not interfere with the function of the gallbladder, liver or pancreas and do not require treatment. The primary treatment for gallbladder disease that involves painful attacks is surgical removal of the gallbladder (known as cholecystectomy). More than 95 percent of gallbladder removals can now be performed as minimally invasive surgery – involving a smaller incision and less scarring – unless the gallbladder is severely infected. The body can function without the gallbladder, because the liver produces sufficient bile to help digest food. After treatment, few patients notice differences in their digestive process, but a low-fat, high-fiber diet can help promote good digestive function. To learn more, visit www.SMMCCares.com; click on “Health Resources,” “Interactive Tools,” and “Quizzes” to take a “Gallstone Quiz” or “Obesity Basics: What Is It? How Is It Treated?” Or, call Family Medical Center Surgical Associates at 432-263-6018 and schedule an appointment to discuss your symptoms with Dr. Lang. Dr. Lang’s office is located on the first floor of the Malone and Hogan Clinic Building, adjacent to Scenic Mountain Medical Center.

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oach, inspiration, friend … there are numerous words used to describe Johnnie Hobbs, but it all comes down to a simple fact: Hhe is a man who has made a difference. A love for baseball led Hobbs to dedicate 40 years to coaching Little League in Big Spring and the impressions he made during those years are ones that will last a lifetime, according to the kids he coached. “I did it because I love baseball. All it was to me was playing ball and having fun,” Hobbs said. Coca Cola became the sponsor of Hobbs’ team as the Coca Cola Cubs, but when it came time to switch the jerseys, he requested the name be changed from Cubs to Colts. He was the only coach for the Coca Cola Colts. “Once Dad retired from coaching Little League, the name went with him. The sponsors from Coca Cola said they would not sponsor another team; the Coca Cola Colts and Johnnie Hobbs were their team and they would not put their sponsorship behind anyone else,” Karen Hobbs, Hobbs’ daughter, said. He may have been doing what he loved, but to the players it was so much more than a game; it was about discipline, finding someone who supported and believed in them and being pushed to do their

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best. “We learned a lot more than just baseball,“ said Derek Hobbs, Johnnie’s grandson. “He wasn’t afraid to get onto us and because of that, we learned discipline, how to work hard and we are better off for that. It wasn’t just baseball. He may have been teaching us about baseball, but he taught us so many more lessons in life.” Hobbs celebrated his 85th birthday in July and the impact he’s had, not only on the community, but the lives of the kids he coached, was visible at his birthday party. Even though he stopped coaching more than 20 years ago, the influence he has and the difference he made is far from wearing off. Many of his former Coca Cola Colts showed up — some traveling a good distance — just to let him know how much he meant to them. “There aren’t many people I would drive 250 miles for, especially just to attend their birthday party. There are some people I wouldn’t even cross the street for, but Johnnie is one exception,” Jack Bowen, All Stars Team Member of Hobbs’ 1961 team, said. “It’s nice to get to see him in his element and be able to celebrate his birthday with him.” David Agee, a member of the very first Coca Cola Colts team, attended the celebration and was more than willing to share the memories, lessons learned and a few

thoughts about Hobbs. “I was originally on the Coca Cola Cubs team, but when it came time to renew the jerseys Johnnie wanted to change the name because it flowed better,” Agee said. “He was right, it did flow better and the sponsors agreed.” Agee recalls the long hours of practice, an hour and a half to two hours when the other teams would only practice for one. He also mentioned how part of the coaching method was to get the kids to not be afraid of the pitcher. “Most coaches would have a kid pitch to

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to the other kids, not Johnnie. He would pitch to us because he knew if we could get a hit off of him then we would have no problem hitting off a kid,” Agee said. “He taught us how to stand and not be afraid and because of that, we fielded and we batted better than the other kids.” When it came to teaching techniques, Hobbs didn’t stop at how to hold a bat or a throw a ball; he continued the lesson with

encouraging the kids to push themselves and taught them sportsmanship. “He taught us not only how to win, but how to lose graciously,” said Clint Caudill, a member of Hobbs team from 1988-90. “He was always able to get 100 percent out of each and every one of us.” Caudill said he still remembers the call about being on the Coca Cola Colts team, at the age of 10. Even at that age, the influence was already profound and the honor of being one of Hobbs players was something that was cherished. “He is a man you can always count on. He wasn’t just a coach and we weren’t just his players,” Caudill said. “He still remembers every game and I’m pretty sure he knows every pitch that happened.” Agee agreed with Caudill; when it came to Hobbs coaching, it didn’t

stop until the very end of the game and really not even then. It’s something that continued long after the players had left his team. “I still remember he would be at my games when I was playing for the high school team. He would be right there offering advice,” Agee said. “He taught me and all the others to try until the last out. It’s exactly the way he coached.” When it came to Little League, all the coaches, parents and kids knew Hobbs was the best in the league, according to Bowen. No matter what the situation, he always had a plan and knew exactly what to do to get it done. “I’m not trying to put anyone down, but it’s one of those things that everyone thought. When it came to baseball, he was the best,” Bowen said. “He knew the rules to the nth degree and he knew all the little things to do to the nth degree.” Doing what was right — not what everyone thought was the best idea — was what Hobbs did. There were times he even surprised his own players. Amanda Solis, the first girl allowed to play in the league and the only girl to ever play for Hobbs, recalls just how unpredictable he could be. “I remember were were in the fourth inning against a National League team and

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he put me in to pitch,” Solis said. “I was certain he would put in one of the boys, but he put me in. He had faith in me and figured I could do the job just as well if not better than any of the boys.” Solis wasn’t the only one who questioned Hobbs’ judgement, but also benefitted from those doubted choices. Agee had his own experience of “David and Goliath” when Hobbs put him up against a 12-yearold pitcher at the age of 9. “He was the biggest player in the league and I was afraid of him. Well, he put me in and I got a hit off the kid. It was like ‘David and Goliath,’” Agee chuckled. “That’s what he prepared us for, those situations where we were scared and he never missed a chance to congratulate us.” It is Hobbs’ diligent coaching and unwavering belief in his players that has stayed with them through all these years. “He had faith in me and I am stronger because of that,” said Solis. “He encouraged me to go out and play with the guys and made me believe I could do it.” Caudill was one of the ones who went

on to coach Little League and modeled his techniques after those he learned while playing on the Colts. “It’s all about teaching kids to be good players and better young men,” Caudill said. The love for baseball hasn’t stopped for Hobbs, even though his “official” coaching days have. He still has grandkids involved in Little League and will offer advice every now and then according to his daughters, Karen and Anita. “I enjoyed every minute of it. It helped keep them on the straight and narrow and it was a great joy in my life,” Hobbs said. “They are all my kids and it wasn’t just

them I enjoyed, it was all the families as well.” At the age of 85, Hobbs is still making his mark and will continue to do so as long as he can. “You hear all the time about people having a legacy and I have to say I envy the one Johnnie Hobbs has. He has had an influence on so many and he is still influencing people,” Bowen said. Caudill continued, “It’s an honor to have played for such a gracious man … really, a legend.” Bowen said it best, Hobbs has such a great legacy and that’s the kind of thing you just can’t go out and buy.

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Learn & PLay
These days, kindergarten is anything but a snooze-fest.
ou just can’t take the “kid” out of kindergarten. Oh, sure, kindergarten has changed over the years. For starters, it’s a much more serious proposition than many remember. It’s not all naps, crayons and milk breaks anymore. Academic standards, even for public school’s youngest students, must be met. But anything that derives its name from the German word for “children’s garden” just has to have a large element of fun, also. Kindergarten is the first tentative step many children take into the world of public education. And the teachers entrusted with this first impression of sorts do their level best to make sure the experience is a positive one. “We learn all day and we play all day,” said Shana Biddison, who has taught kindergarten at Moss Elementary for the past six years. “Where else can you play all day and call it learning?” While anyone — well, anyone who is 5 years old — can attend kindergarten, it takes a special breed of person to teach classes at that level. “Kindergarten is just different,” said Ann McClarty, executive director of personnel and instruction for Big Spring Independent School District. “Teachers at that level have to be very flexible, they have to be quick thinkers, they have to be organized, but they also have to be willing to change what

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they’re doing on the spot. After all, the kids are only 5 years old and their attention spans aren’t that great. “The bottom line is we want someone who has a passion for teaching, and especially teaching little kids,” McClarty added. Alamar Flores, who teaches kindergarten at Bauer Elementary, says she gets a great deal of satisfaction in getting her tiny students acclimated to the classroom. “I lust love the little kids,” Flores said. “They come in not even knowing how to write their name, and by the end of the school year, they become this whole other person. I wouldn’t do anything else in the world than this.” Chris Bernal, who teaches at Washington Elementary, said the job, while challenging, definitely has its perks. “I’ve never taught any other grades, so I don’t know that much about them,” Bernal said, “but kindergartners just love you to death.” Public school kindergarten is open

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to any child who turns 5 years old as of Sept. 1 of the school year and is not mandatory, at least in Texas. But the academic and social skills the children learn during the year give them a definite leg up on anyone who skips the grade, officials say. It wouldn’t be far off to describe kindergarten as sort of a training course designed to get the kids ready for the next 12 years of their education. By the end of the school year, the children will know how to write their names, recognize shapes and letters, count to 100 and will learn the all-important social skills necessary to help them become good students. But even kindergarten’s biggest boosters admit it’s anything but smooth sailing, especially early in the school year. “The first month is probably the hardest,” Flores said. “Just getting them used to the routine is big. You have to teach them everything, like where the bathroom is. And in some cases, you have to teach them what to do in the bathroom.” “Teaching them to walk in line is a very big deal,” Biddison added. “I tell you, sometimes it’s like herding goats … When you’re teaching 22 kindergartners, you’ve got to have structure, and you’ve got to have routine, because things can get a little wild sometimes.” But if kindergarten sometimes resembles the definition of the word, “chaos,” at least it’s organized chaos. And actual academics are taught from the first day. A core curriculum, covering the basics of every discipline a child will experience in public schools, has been in effect for the past several years. Bernal said kindergarten has changed dramatically since she was 5. “We never did science or social studies or anything like that when I was in kindergarten,” she said. “It was all coloring or naps.” Reading, writing, addition and subtraction, basic earth science and social studies are all covered — with a kindergarten twist, of course. “The kids like to hug and they love to talk,” Biddison said. “It’s a loud, noisy room. You won’t come in and see us sitting at tables. We’re up and running around … I’m busy from the time I get there until it’s time to go home. Lots of

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days, I don’t get to check my e-mail or even sit down.” Biddison added that teaching sometimes extends beyond the classroom. “I think we have to teach parents how to be parents, in a way,” she said. “After all, they have to be responsible for their child’s learning, as well.” “Some parents do need help with that,” Flores said. “They need to learn things like getting their kids to school on time and making sure they have breakfast at home. If they don’t eat breakfast, they’re not going to learn that well in school.” For that reason, Flores said, parents are more than welcome to drop by the school to see how their children are doing. “I think parents should come and be part of their child’s learning at school,” she said. “They can volunteer, they can read with the students, use flash cards, things like that.” One would think after nine months in such a high-energy environment, the teachers would be more than ready for a long break. But that’s not always the case. “I love it,” Biddison said. “It’s brand new for us every year. We get a new group of kids and a new group of challenges dealing with 22 unique, little people.” “They come in not knowing much, but at the end of the year, they’re ready to move on,” Bernal said. “It’s the most rewarding experience I’ve ever had.” “And the next year,” Flores said, “we get to do it all over again.”

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rigger point massage therapy is a way to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by active trigger points. Releasing a trigger point with manual therapy, such as direct pressure, can diminish knots and help ease localized or radiating pain and tenderness. Some causes of trigger point pain include: trauma, exposure to cold or infection, over use, misalignment, or chronically tight muscles. A trigger point often feels like a hard nodule or taut band. Trigger points refer weakness or numbness to either surrounding or distant areas of the muscle tissue. For example, trigger points in the trapezius can cause headaches. Elbow pain can be caused by a trigger point in your shoulder, forearm, or triceps. Two ways to release a trigger point are by using static compression or friction. The main technique I like to use in applying pressure is a pumping action lasting for a few seconds up to a few minutes, depending on the severity of the trigger point. I then release using some cross fiber friction and then I reapply the pressure. This technique should be slightly

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uncomfortable, but it should not create an intense pain. I like to call it the “good hurt.” During the application of pressure, I ask my client to take slow deep breaths. Breathing is very important. It allows oxygen to get into those knots and help them release. This technique is not relaxing, and requires the client communicate the presence and intensity of pain or discomfort. I like to follow up with friction across the trigger point to relieve stiffness from issues resulting from collagen build up or scar tissue. This technique increases blood flow and circulation. The benefits of trigger point massage therapy include increased range of motion, decreased muscle stiffness and tension, reduction in headaches, improved flexibility, improved circulation and fewer muscle spasms. Those who might benefit the most include anyone coping with a chronic pain disorder like fibromyalgia. Trigger point massage can also

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Volleyball:
The other fall sport
n Texas — most notably in West Texas — fall means one thing: football. Every Friday night, the outdoor cathedrals can be seen across the state, as they light up the sky. Lines of cars, following caravans of school buses, create winding trails of support and team spirit that mark the landscape like the Nazca Lines of Peru. And yes, these lines, too, can be seen from space. However, there is another sport that kicks off in Texas at the beginning of August that doesn’t quite get the same attention as its gridiron cousin. That sport is high school volleyball and though it may be far less visible from space, its athletes work just as hard, fighting through grueling twoa-days, tough schedules and injuries. Season tickets do not go on sale months in advance, the student body does not come out in its entirety to watch the games and you will never hear Chris Berman

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calling the game on ESPN with his patented “Rumbling, bumbling stumbling…” mantra. No, this is the kind of sports action you have to look to find. It takes place in the high school gymnasiums before basketball season starts. If your sole means of locating a volleyball game is to follow the lines of cars, you may just as easily find yourself at the local What-A-Burger, than sitting in the bleachers watching the girls play. That would be unfortunate because though we all love a No. 2 with cheese (no onions, please), you would have missed out on a wonderful opportunity to see some true athletes compete in a sport they truly love. “Male and female athletes are completely different,” Lynn Osborne, head volleyball coach at Big Spring ISD said. “The girls don’t need to hear the crowd in order to compete. They compete because they love the sport, they love the competition. That doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate the support of their families and friends, they do, but they would still hold the games and work just as hard, even if no one came out to watch.” It is a sport that requires an unselfish, team-oriented attitude — with no exceptions. There are no stars, only a rotation, a seamless neverending flow of determination

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the 12th installment in a series of 16 chapters of the serialized novel “Shadows of the Caprock,” written by West Texas author Zane Sterling.

atherine Fuller sat alone next to the bed where her father lay, worry shadowing her face as delicate fingers nervously fondled the steaming cup of coffee before her. Jim Fuller had yet to regain consciousness from the bullet that slammed into the side of his head three days prior and according to the doctor he may never. Bowing her head, a wisp of brown hair touched her cheek as she listened to her father’s shallow but steady breathing. She was jarred from her thoughts when the door opened and Vance entered followed by the sheriff, Tom Nance. The sheriff walked over to where Katherine sat and rested a large hand atop her shoulder. “Any improvement?” he asked. Katherine solemnly shook her head without looking up. “No. No change at all.” Reaching over she took her father’s hand into her own and gently squeezed. A tear spilled from the corner of her eye and slowly trickled down the side of her face. “Maybe there never will be.” “Don’t say that,” the sheriff said encouragingly as his hand tightened on her shoulder. “Your father will get better. You’ll see.” Vance stood at the foot of the bed, trying to mask his own feelings and worries. “Well it’s not going to help him you sitting here, Tom,” he said. “Why don’t you go arrest the man who did this?” Katherine suddenly looked up at the sheriff. “Do you know who did this, Tom?” Before the sheriff could answer, Vance butted in. “It was Will Hardin. Hell, everybody knows he was the one that pa had went to see that night.” Katherine’s face went pale as disbelief gripped her body. “That can’t be true. Is it Tom? Will wouldn’t do such a horrific thing as this.” Tom Nance wanted it to be true. He felt that if Will Hardin were out of the way, maybe Katherine would turn to him for comfort and security. Maybe then, she would truly belong to him. As much as he wanted to believe Will responsible for the attempted murder of Jim Fuller, deep down he could not bring himself to believe it true. “I don’t know,” he finally conceded. “I don’t really think…” Vance’s jaw tightened as his eyes gathered fury. “I swear Tom, you are a big a fool as Katy!” he spewed. “You better enjoy wearing that badge, Nance. Because, come next election, whether the old man lives or dies, you’re finished!”

Animosity passed between the two men like lightening coursing through a coiled roll of barbed wire. The tension in the room continued to escalate before Vance turned and walked out, slamming the door behind him. Katherine’s eyes followed her brother. The usual softness and clarity with which she had always viewed life seemed to suddenly fade into the dark recesses and murkiness of doubt. Her thoughts about Vance were so disturbing and unsettling that she felt as though a rope was being drawn tight around her chest making it difficult to draw a breath. “He didn’t mean all that,” the sheriff said trying to sound reassuring. “You know how Vance is; he just flies off the handle at times. He’ll calm down after while, he always does.” As the sheriff continued to talk, Katherine was lost in her own thoughts not hearing a single word the sheriff said. Suddenly she sat upright, looking to the sheriff. “Tom,” she said before pausing, “you don’t think Vance had anything to do with this, do you?” The sheriff was obviously startled by the question. He sifted through his words carefully before he spoke. “No. Now why would you ask a question such as that? Vance has plenty of faults, I’ll give ya’ that,” he said. “But even with his self-centered ways he couldn’t do such a thing as this.” Katherine nodded, but she could find no comfort in the sheriff’s words. She felt Tom’s hands again squeeze her shoulders. “You can rest assured; I’ll find the man responsible for shooting your father. And when I do, he’ll pay for it with his life.” After the sheriff departed, Katherine walked outside and sat in a rocking chair on the porch. She slowly rocked back and forth as her eyes wandered across the open prairie of west Texas, her mind drifting back through questionable events of the years gone by. Late that evening, Vance rode east following his elongated shadow toward Bitter

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Springs. Over the years he had came to the conclusion, there were no bad plans in life. The only flaw in most plans was finding men that were capable and committed to seeing them through. He was capable and without doubt committed to see his plan play out all the way through to the bitter end. Yes, soon there would be a lot of changes around these parts. People would no longer treat him with respect only because he was the son of the powerful Jim Fuller. He alone would be known as Mister Fuller, the largest rancher in the Caprock area of west Texas. And he would not only command respect of the people, but demand it due to his money and the power he would wield in a crushing, indiscriminate manner. He had lived under the enormous shadow cast by his father his entire life and he would not allow it to be so any longer. Night had fallen when Vance reined his horse down the single, dusty street. The only light that filtered into the wagon-rutted road did so through the smoke-stained windows of the saloon. His boots rang hollow on the boardwalk as he swung the batwing doors open and stepped inside. He immediately noticed a half-dozen Rafter-F cowboys standing along the bar, tipping there glasses and laughing. When they saw him, the room instantly fell silent. A couple of the men nod-

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ded before looking away, the others never bothered. Respect is what he would have soon, nothing but respect. Seeing the sheriff sitting alone at a corner table with a bottle of whiskey in front of him, Vance grabbed a clean glass from behind the bar and walked over. Tom Nance spoke as Vance pulled a chair out and sat down. Reaching over he grabbed the sheriff’s whiskey bottle and filled his glass. As he was taking his first drink, the sheriff said, “What brings you to town this evening?” Vance smiled as the whiskey burned in his throat. “I’ve been out doing your job for ya’, Tom.” The sheriff wrinkled his brow. “What do ya’ mean?” “Just what I said,” Vance replied as he again filled his glass. “I found your bushwhacker.” “My bushwhacker?” “Yep, the man who tried to kill my father.” The sheriff leaned his heavy forearms atop the table, a quizzical look on his face. “Who?” “Just who I told you it was,” Vance said. “Will Hardin. I have the proof to back it up.” “What kind of proof do ya’ have?” Vance’s eyes hardened as he leaned close, a crooked grin touching the corner of his mouth. “I can’t tell ya’, Tom. I know you’ve been doubting me as of late. No, Tom, you’re going to have to see this with your own eyes to believe it. And when I show ya’, you’re gonna believe it forever.”

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Violin

Adults: $15 • Senior: $10 • Student: $5
Ticket Outlets: Big Spring Chamber, Big Spring Herald, Heritage Museum, Blum’s Jewelry, Faye’s Flowers, Western Bank (all branches), KBST Radio

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Dominique Dawes

Three-time Olympian and Olympic Champion

success is a Journey
with Dominique Dawes
Monday, September 12 • 7:00 p.m.
Dorothy Garrett Coliseum on the Howard College Campus A ticket is required for admittance to this FREE event.
Much more than an accomplished gymnast, “Awesome Dawesome” draws on her experiences to share that success is not a destination, but a journey. She will encourage us to set ambitious goals, accomplish them and fulfill our dreams. For more information, or to reserve your FREE tickets, visit howardcollege.edu or call Laura Hughes at 268-5063, or visit smmccares.com or call Kim Howell at 268-4842 or Anita Cline at 268-4721. Healthy Woman is a free community resource from Scenic Mountain Medical Center designed to provide women of all ages with the information they need to maintain a healthy body, mind, and spirit. membership is free, and the benefits last a lifetime. Twice a year, the Howard College Foundation Speaker Series presents speakers whose accomplishments, leadership, and/or public achievements bring new insight and enrichment to the community.

The Howard College Foundation Speaker Series, in partnership with Scenic Mountain Medical Center’s Healthy Woman program, proudly presents:

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