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Readers & Rides Pg. 18

Helmets Pg. 10

Kid Rock & Harley Pg. 8

Husqvarna in 2013 Pg. 15

Cash for Carbon Pg. 9

Paying it Forward Pg. 5


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hotos and story by

Ricky J. Carrasco

If you ever meet Debra Ruz atne of her events for Reach for a

tar, you'll be struck with her en-

rgy. She will go on for as long

ou'll listen about the child she is

rying to help, about how her or-

anization is trying to help them,bout her volunteers, about

whomever or whatever group or

usiness is making the wish possi-

le. The last thing she will talk

bout is herself.

n fact, when we met for this in-

erview, she arrived confused. "I

on't know why you'd want to

write about me, I'm the most bor-

ng person!" Far from it, this self-

rofessed biker grandma who

pends what little personal timehe has on her Harley Knightster,

s also the private duty director of

he Visiting Nurses Association

nd has been the president of

Reach for a Star for the last three

ears. And, if she gives of her

me, as she puts it, it's because

thers believed in her. "I started

ut as a switchboard operator,

hen, someone took a chance on

me. I became a social work assis-

ant and I kept working my way

p. I fell in love with helping fam-ies get on their path." Ruz was-

't able to go to college, so all her

kills were learned on-the-job.

he went through a few other jobs

ntil she got to her current posi-

on of private duty director of

VNA. Even while talking about

er, she attempted to deflect the

uestions to talk about those that

ave taught her along the way.

Eleanor Copeland: I credit her

with pushing me to do what I can.

She taught me that if I can't go in

the front door, try another ap-

proach. She taught me that you

CAN help everyone. I'm blessed

that I am able to help."

In the late 90s, Ruz became in-

volved with Reach for a Star, a

non-profit organization that grants

wishes to local critically ill chil-

dren. She has been the presidentfor the last two years overseeing

around 20 volunteers. "The

minute you grant your first wish,

you're hooked. The kids humble

me and it puts my life into per-

spective. There's a misconception

that these kids will ask for every-

thing, and they simply won't.

Often I have to work with them to

ask for anything!"

We talked about Angel, a boy who

had been in the hospital for mostof his 7 years and who only re-

cently passed away. Back in April,

his family knew he had maybe

weeks to live. "When I met Angel,

I thought he was knocking on

God's door. DKD Realty and the

Mission Riders MC and other

groups came together to grant his

wishes (riding a Harley, owning

an XBox, and meeting wrestler

Sin Cara). I believe in my heart

that he lived an extra 10 months

because he met those people andthey kept up with him.

She has often called upon local

groups like bikers and lowrider

clubs to grant wishes, having

worked with them since the 90s.

"There's never been any club that

has not come through with a kid's

wish, none. To me, bikers are the

sweetest people; the tougher they

appear, the sweeter they are. I am

moving more to becoming a men-

tor to clubs like the Mission Rid-ers, the Traviesos, the Centauros

and many others in order to grant

wishes and follow up with the

kids." Gil and Suky and the rest

of the Mission Riders followed up

with Angel on more than a weekly

basis, even being present for

Angel's funeral in early January.

"Angel made it for one more

Christmas and it was very much

due to their work."

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We are coming off a decenttart to the New Year as far asrecipitation. Our numbers areunning just a bit above normalor this time of year. But, don'tet too excited as the three

month outlook is rather grim.

The forecast for the next threemonths across El Paso and LasCruces does not look good ifou want rain or snow.

The Climate Prediction Centers showing that our area willkely see above normal tem-

peratures and below normalrain and snowfall for February,March and April. Combine thisforecast with our area drought.

The U.S. Drought Monitor re-ports that we are still in a se-vere drought across El Paso

and Las Cruces. If the outlookverifies, then early 2012 could

be similar to the start of both2012 and 2011 when La Ninawas in place and our weatherwas generally dry and mild(with the exception of the arc-tic outbreak of the first fewdays of February 2011).

Note:

A = Above Normal

B = Below Normal

EC = Equal chance of seeingnormal, above normal or belownormal temps or

precipitation.

W e a t h e r 1 0 1 By: Doppler Dave Speelman

Whats the most snow El Pasorecorded on a single day for the

month of February?

A. 5

B. 8.1

C. 9.3

D. 11.2

WeatherTrivia

Catch 'Doppler' Dave Spee

on KVIA Channel 7 or onliwww.kvia.com for your mo

curate weather reports

Answer: B 8.1 recorded on February 2, 1956Sun City Biker

Courtesy of the Climate Prediction CenterTemperature Outlook Below

Courtesy of the Climate Prediction CenterPrecipitation Outlook Below


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8/24Sun City Biker

In its most thrilling and globallypic anniversary celebration to

ate, Harley-Davidson today an-

ounced an exclusive partnership

with legendary musician and

American Badass' Kid Rock, in-

luding a Saturday night perform-

nce for the company's 110th

Anniversary celebration in Milwau-

ee over this Labor Day weekend.

The first-of-its-kind partnership

brings together two legendary

American rebels and names

Harley-Davidson as a title

sponsor of Kid Rock's Rebel

Soul tour, which kicks off Feb.

2, 2013, in Kansas City.

Harley-Davidson plans to offer

fans unique experiences at each

of the 60 planned stops during

the Rebel Soul tour. The toursponsorship is just one aspect

of the overarching relationship,

which will extend from con-

certs to retail promotions.

The final stop on the tour is

Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, when

Kid Rock rolls into Milwaukee,

Harley-Davidson's hometown,

to party with thousands of his

fellow riders. Kid Rock will

play a ticketed show at the Marcus

Amphitheater, which is located on

the south end of Milwaukee'sHenry Maier Festival Park (Sum-

merfest Grounds). Fans who pur-

chase 110th Anniversary ticket

packages currently available at

www.ticketmaster.com will have

an opportunity to purchase tickets

for Kid Rock's 110th Anniversary

performance before they go on

public sale later this spring. Kid

Rock is one of three headliners

Harley-Davidson plans to announce

for the 110th Anniversary Celebra-

tion in Milwaukee the other en-

tertainment will be announced later

this spring.

"What's not to love about Harley?"

said Kid Rock. "They are the back-

bone of American culture, the flag-

ship American brand. I am honored

and excited to partner with this leg-

endary icon that has helped to de-

fine American freedom at home

and abroad. In 110 years no one has

done a better job of representing

America there is NOTHING that

screams America like Harley-

Davidson."

A unique element of the partnership

is an exclusive line of limited-edi-

tion, co-branded Rebel Soul mer-

chandise featuring a line coined by

Kid Rock: "I can't hear you over

the rumble of my freedom." Fans

will be able to purchase concert-

specific merchandise at each show,

as well as an exclusive line of mer-

chandise at participating Harley-

Davidson dealerships across the

U.S. This is the first time either

brand has offered such an extensive

line of co-branded merchandise.

Also, at every Rebel Soul tour stop

this year, Harley-Davidson will

offer one winner the chance to join

Kid Rock's Rebel Soul band and

rock on stage for one song during

that night's performance. Fans sim-

ply have to find the Harley-David-

son Display Area at each venue to

register.

Harley-Davidson is also raising the

stakes with a national promotion

where one fan will win a once-in-a-

lifetime experience including a fac-

tory-customized Harley-Davidson

motorcycle and the opportunity to

rock alongside Kid Rock on stage

during the 110th Anniversary

in Milwaukee. Fans can enter

win the national promotion at

www.h-d.com/kidrock beginn

Feb. 2. The winner's VIP trip

110th Anniversary will also in

a meet-and-greet and photo sh

with Kid Rock.

"Kid Rock puts on a great sho

and embodies a lot of what HDavidson and our fans stand f

freedom, independence, self-e

pression and the rebel spirit,"

Harley-Davidson Chief Mark

Officer Mark-Hans Richer . "

excited to take an unpreceden

ride with him during the Rebe

Soul tour."

Harley-Davidson plans to ann

ticket sales information for th

Rock performance in Milwau

the coming weeks, along with

tional details related to the 11Anniversary. Event dates and

ets for Kid Rock's Rebel Soul

cert tour are available at

www.ticketmaster.com.


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Zero Motor-cyclesLaunches"Cash For

Carbon"$2,500TradeBonus ForGas-pow-

ered Mo-torcycleTrade-ins

Zero Motorcycles, the globalleader in the electric motorcycle

industry, has launched an all-new

promotional program to support

their highly popular 2012 model

line. "Cash for Carbon" is de-

signed as a consumer trade-in

bonus, with $2,500 in additional

trade value on top of whatever

amount the dealer offers the con-sumer available towards the pur-

chase price of a new 2012 Zero

Motorcycle. This incentive is pre-

sented in addition to the recently

announced 10 percent federal tax

credit available as part of the

American Taxpayer Relief Act, of-

fering up to an additional $2,500

in incentives for new Zero Motor-

cycle consumers.

"Similar to the 'cash for clunkers'

government promotion in 2009,Zero aims to entice traditional in-

ternal combustion engine motor-

cycle owners to make the switch

to electric," said Scot Harden ,

Vice President of Global Market-

ing for Zero Motorcycles. "In of-

fering a $2,500 trade in bonus for

new customers, we expect this

promotion to be a great sales tool

for our nationwide dealer net-

work."

In addition to the $2,500 trade

bonus and federal tax credits, Zero

customers can also take advantageof Zero Motorcycles financing.

Current financing options offer no

down payment and 0 percent inter-

est for 12 months, plus 4.99 per-

cent financing options, both with

approved credit. "Cash for Car-

bon" will run from Jan. 1, 2013,

through March 31, 2013. Con-

sumers must print a "Cash for Car-

bon" voucher for presentation at

their local dealership to receive

$2,500 bonus. Zero Motorcycles

invites interested motorcyclists to

become acquainted with the 2012

product line at their local dealer.

To download a voucher or find a

dealer, visit www.zeromotorcy-

cles.com.

About Zero Motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles is committ

transforming the motorcyclin

perience by bringing to mark

highly innovative electric mo

cycles that offer exceptional

and performance. Zero is pow

by innovation, driven by pas

guided by integrity and measby results. Through extensiv

search, insight and experienc

Zero combines the art and sc

of motorcycle development t

ate and manufacture product

excite consumers and inspire

brand loyalty. Zero is determ

to be the preeminent global e

tric motorcycle company.

Follow Zero Motorcycles on

ter @ZeroMC, become a fan

Zero Motorcycles on Facebo

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on YouTube at

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cles.


10/240 Sun City Biker

Make SureYour NewMotorcycleHelmet Fits

You RightHere's HowBy: Brian R. Salisbury

he key to knowing your motorcy-

le helmet fits properly is to make

ure it feels snug and solid but not

ncomfortable.

f your helmet is loose, it could

ome off or twist around on your

ead in a serious crash. And windowing from underneath when you

de can force it up and

train your neck.

A tight helmet will

inch your ears and

ress against your

orehead. It will

ause headaches and

istract you from

our ride and from sur-

ounding traffic.

When you try on helmets beforeou buy, remember these key

oints

A helmet that fits you properly will

equire some force to put on. It may

eem tight as it slides over your

ead because of the inside padding

ausing resistance.

f a helmet slides too easily over

our head, it will not be snug

nough to remain properly posi-

oned or to prevent annoying wind

oise from filling the helmet.You will know a helmet fits prop-

rly when all of its interior padding

makes solid contact with your head.

A helmet will become uncomfort-

ble and not protect you adequately

f it only makes contact on the top

f your head.

When you put on a full-face helmet,

should hold your cheeks and jaw

rmly. It should make solid contact

with the top and sides of your head.

Many full-face helmets offer remov-

ble/interchangeable cheek pads.

Different size pads can create the

best helmet fit.

You helmet should surround and

"hug" your head with even pressure

throughout. It shouldn't create "hot

spots" due to uneven pressure

points. It should not press uncom-

fortably against your temples, fore-

head or cheeks.

The padding inside a helmet that is

comfortably snug will compress and

remain firm as it molds to your

head.A helmet with padding that creates a

seal around ears will block wind

noise and protect your hearing. It

will not block out important sounds

such a voices or car horns.

Your helmet should not move when

you shake your head forcefully up

and down or from side-to-side.

Your nose or chin should not touch

the faceshield.

A full-face helmet's faceshield

should seal the eye port.

A faceshield should move smoothly

and easily and stay up when youraise it.

A faceshield should

not distort your view

-- anywhere.

Do the "roll-ff"

test to make sure

a helmet will stay

on when you need it

No helmet can protect

you if will not stay on in

an accident. So try this

simple "roll-off" test before

you buy or use a particular

helmet.

Pull on the helmet and snug down

the chin strap. Grab the helmet's

rear edge where it contacts the back

of your neck. Then try to lift and

roll the helmet forward off your

head.

Give it a good tug, even if the pres-

sure is uncomfortable.

If the helmet slides forward and off,you know you should continue to

look for one that stays on through

this test.

Does the helmet you are considering

give you the features you want

most?

When you know a helmet fits com-

fortably and passes the "roll-off"

test, see that it has all other features

you want.

Such comfort features include

Lots of snug padding around your

head...

A snug seal surrounding -- but not

touching -- your ears...

A thick, padded roll hugging the

back of your head and neck...

No protrusions poking or pressing

against your head or face...

One final test before you take it

home

Put on the helmet, tighten the chin-

strap and wear it for at least 20 min-utes...

Get used to how it feels and le

settle in...

After a while, if the helmet ma

you uncomfortable by -- for ex

ple -- by pressing against your

head or the top of your head o

pinching an ear, try cheek-pad

are sized differently. If that do

not do the trick, let that particu

helmet go.

Continue the procedure with a

"perfect prospect" until you finone that satisfies you complete

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By RICK MINTER / Universal UclickBy RICK MINTER / Universal Uclick

NewBeginningKenseth

excited about

future with

Gibbs No. 20

C

hange is one of the constantsin NASCAR, but it still

seemed strange for many tosee Matt Kenseth, who spent allbut two of his NASCAR starts withJack Roush or longtime Roush em-ployee Robbie Reiser as his carowner, driving Joe Gibbs No. 20Toyota in two recent test sessions.

Kenseth stunned the NASCARworld, including Roush himself,last year when he announced whileatop the Sprint Cup points stand-ings that he was swapping teams.

Kenseth had a strong lame-duckrun at Roush, making the Chaseand winning two of the final 10races. Even so, he showed no hint of

regret at his decision and seemedto be looking only forward as hemet with reporters during a recenttest at Daytona InternationalSpeedway.

Everything has been reallygreat, he said of his transition. Idont think it could be any better.

He said the full story wont beknown until after a few points-pay-ing races.

The results pretty much tell thestory, and were a few months awayfrom really seeing results, he said.Ive been extremely encouraged.Im really optimistic about the sea-son, really like my group and reallylike the way they do things over atJGR [Joe Gibbs Racing] and thecars.

Kenseth backed away from draw-ing comparisons between the Fords

he drove for Roush and the Toyotashes driving for Gibbs, pointing out

that since all NASCAR entries havebeen dramatically changed sincelast year that theres no fair com-parison to be made.

Im looking 100 percent forwardand not looking back, so its not re-ally fair to compare anything, hesaid. But, I will say both tests sofar my cars have been really fast. Ireally like how they drive. I reallylike how they react to change, andIve been pretty encouraged withhow everything has been going sofar.

Hes also looking forward toworking with Denny Hamlin and

Kyle Busch, who have had greatsuccess driving Gibbs cars.

There are not many people thatwin more races than those guys, soIm excited to work with them andlearn from them and hopefully beable to contribute as well, he said,adding that he hasnt learned any-thing surprising about his newteammates.

We havent been out on a date oranything yet with either one ofthem so I havent really learnedanything on a personal level, hesaid. Just been working on racingstuff.

Kenseth did say hes spent sometime getting to know his new crewchief, Jason Ratcliff, and thats im-portant because having good chem-istry between a driver and crewchief plays a major part in the suc-

cess of a race team.Ratcliff, who had built a str

resume as a crew chief in the tionwide Series, spent last seaas a Cup crew chief on the NoToyota, which was driven by JLogano, who has moved to the22 Ford at Penske Racing. Kesaid he and Ratcliff, who starthis career as a mechanic and changer for Sadler Racing in and first became a crew chief 1999, have tried to spend somtime together away from the rtrack.

I have been getting to knowa lot more on a personal level

just trying to get to know each

other a little bit as not just a dcrew chief relationship, but kibuild a relationship there so wknow each other a little bit,Kenseth said. Ive really enjothat, and again we havent ratogether yet, but Ive really engetting to know him this wintand spend some time at the shand spend some time at the trat Charlotte and [at Daytona]well.

The on-track results have bfairly encouraging so far. Kentopped the charts on the finalof testing at Daytona with a l194.062 miles per hour and w13th fastest in last weeks raishortened test session at ChaMotor Speedway with a lap a192.143 mph.

Matt Kenseth and Jason Ratcliffduring

esting at Charlotte Motor Speedway Dec.

2. (NASCAR photo)


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Contined from page 5.

So with all that on her plate tak-

ing up so much of her time and

energy, what does she do when

she rides her Harley? I pray. I

pray for these children. I pray for

wisdom on how to handle situa-

tions, everything. I recently had to

make a difficult decision; one that

I knew would hurt people close to

me, including myself, but one that

had to be made. I got on my bikeand rode up Transmountain. The

decision and following action

turned out to be the right one.

And when asked why it is that she

bought and then rode a bike,I

was told I belonged on the back of

a bike. Ive had this bike for three

years. When I rode with my ex-

husband, I used to see lady riders

and thought they looked so beauti-

ful. The first time I rode to work,

people thought I was crazy. My

elderly patients love it when I rideup on it. My kids think Im crazy

and my grandkids think its cool.

She has two adult children, 25 and

27.

When Ruz looks to the future,

she smiles quietly and hopefully,

My wish for Reach for a Star is

that it continues to grow as a non-

profit charity. Maybe we can start

granting trips for our kids and

maybe get more high profile

guests to come to El Paso. I

back because people believe

me and I want to pay it forw

was once a single mom with

kids and working three jobs j

survive. I didnt even go to c

lege, but like I tell the kids, y

can start by doing SOMEthin

We finished the photoshoo

Transmountain at 5:35pm whshe asked for the time. All sh

said was thank you, and, as s

started up her trusty bike: S

I can make one more stop. S

had one of her patients that s

needed to visit, somebody w

needed her helpon herday

El Pasos Online Motorsport Forum

www.elpasoracing.com

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ndustry Press Release

Consumers should stop using this product, which is beingecalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal

o resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of product: Enduro motorcycles

Hazard: During use, the pre-formed fuel hose can develop small h

or cracks at the ends of the hose, allowing fuel to leak. This poses

and crash hazard to the rider and/or others.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled K

motorcycles and contact a KTM authorized dealer to schedule a fre

pair.

Consumer Contact: KTM North America Inc. toll-free at (888) 9

6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online a

www.ktmusa.com and click on Dealer and Service for more informtion.

Recall Details

Units: About 1,300

Description: The recall includes seven 2013 and one 2012 model

road and closed-course motorcycle. Model numbers included are: 2

KTM Motorcycles: 250 XC-F, 250 XCF-W, 350 XC-F, 350 XCF-W

450 XC-F, 450 XC-W, 500 XC-W and MY 2012 KTM 350 XCF-W

model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the mo

cycle just below the tail end of the seat. These two-wheeled motorc

are black and orange. KTM is printed on the front number plate/he

light mask and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank.

Incidents/Injuries: KTM has received 13 reports of fuel leaks. No

juries have been reported.

Sold at: Authorized KTM dealers nationwide from October 2011

through September 2012 for between $8,500 and $9,600.

Importer: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Manufacturer: KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austr

Manufactured in: Austria

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still int

ested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly r

lated to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the sa

product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on S

Products.gov.

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission


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HusqvarnaMotorcyclesin 2013

Husqvarna Motorcycles, an in-ernational manufacturer of mo-

orcycles for competition,

ff-road and on-road use, was

riginally founded in Sweden

nd has been part of the BMW

Group since 2007. A motorcycle

rand with Scandinavian roots,

Husqvarna can look back on

more than a century of building

motorcycles, making it the

worlds oldest motorcycle manu-

acturer with an uninterrupted

roduction history.

Based in Cassinetta di Bian-

dronno in the north Italian

province of Varese, the com-

panys flair for technical innova-

tion has received a lasting and

dynamic boost from the alliance

between Husqvarna Motorcycles

and BMW Motorrad.

During its more than ten decades

of existence, Husqvarna Motor-cycles has chalked up some

tremendous successes in interna-

tional off-road racing events,

with a total of 82 world champi-

onship titles to date.

Furthermore, the introduction of

the Husqvarna Nuda 900 and

Husqvarna Nuda 900 R models

signalled the brands return to

the street bike segment in 2011.

Developed in partnership with

BMW Motorrad, these models,

too, are distinguished by Husq-varnas typically pure, sporty

and dynamic design idiom. Most

recently, prospects of additional

expansion of the model range

have been opened up by the pro-

totype Husqvarna Concept

MOAB, Husqvarna Concept

Strada and Husqvarna Concept

BAJA studies.

The model offensive that Husq-

varna Motorcycles kicked off

with the successful launch of its

street bike models is now beingsmoothly extended to its tradi-

tional off-road sector with ex-

tremely dynamic results not

just technically speaking but in

the sporting arena, too.

In fact, 2012 got off to a flying

start with a stage win at the leg-

endary Dakar Rally. This was

followed up by a victory at the

International Italian Motocross

Championship 2012, triumphs at

the German Cross Country

Championship and Spanish

duro Championship,

top ten finishes at the MX2

World Championship, race

at the Enduro World Champ

onship and even a maiden v

tory on asphalt for the new

900 R, leaving no doubt as

sporting clout of Husqvarna

torcycles even at this early

of the 2012 season.

With its sights already set o

year ahead, Husqvarna Mot

cles is now pursuing its maj

model offensive with the pr

tation of the new line-up of

road models for 2013,

comprising high-performan

bikes designed for enduro a

motocross racing as well as

recreational use, which are

dynamic and technically ad

vanced than ever.


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Have a LaughBy: David Bear Wren


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