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Middle Earth Legend has it that the Zuni Pueblo is located where it is because their forefathers were searching for middle earth; the center place of peace and safety from the rest of the raging world. Likewise I would like to create a new legend that Gallup is the center of adventure travels. “Huh?” you say? Well for arguments sake, take out a map (a paper one…if you can find one) and make Gallup the bullseye of a target and then draw a larger circle around it that represents a four to five hour drive. Now look at the map and all the places that are accessible from Gallup for a weekend trip. If you are adventure-challenged, let me point out the results: To The North: 1. Raft the Animas or San Juan River 2. Fish Navajo Lake 3. Hike the San Juan Mountains of Durango 4. Sit in the Ouray Hot Springs 5. Explore the Bisti Badlands National Monument 6. Visit Chaco National Park 7. Visit Mesa Verde National Park 8. Visit Aztec Ruins National Monument 9. Visit Hovenweep National Monument 10. Visit Canyonlands National Parks (Needles, Island in the Sky and Maze) 11. Visit Arches National Park 12. Ride the Tram in Telluride 13. Ride the Cumbres Toltec Railroad 14. Fish at Lake Assayii in the Chuska Mountains 15. Ride the Slickrock in Moab 16. Ski Durango, Pagosa Springs, or Telluride 17. Visit Natural Bridges National Monument To The South: 1. Visit the Zuni Pueblo 2. Hike El Morro National Monument 3. Go caving at El Malpais National Monument 4. Hike Ramah Lake trails 5. Get a piece of green chile apple pie in Pie Town, NM 6. Go to the Gila National forest and find hot springs 7. Go to Silver City and race/ride a bike 8. Visit the Cliff Dwellings National Monument 9. Visit the City of Rocks State Park 10. Float the Salt River in Phoenix 11. Ski Apache in Ruidoso
To The East: 1. Hike Mount Taylor 2. Visit Acoma Sky City 3. Tour the Very Large Array Radio Astronomy Observatory 4. Hike a portion of the Continental Divide Trail 5. See the Birds at Bosque Del Apache 6. Bike the Windsor Trail in Santa Fe 7. Sit in the hot springs in Las Vegas, NM 8. Raft the Rio Grande box rapids 9. Ride the South Boundary trail in Taos 10. Ski Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Taos To The West: 1. Visit Canyon De Chelly National Park 2. Visit Hubbell Trading Post National Monument 3. Visit Monument Valley 4. Visit Petrified Forest National Park 5. Visit Meteor Crater 6. Rent a jet ski at Lake Powell 7. Find a vortex while hiking or biking in the Sedona red rocks. 8. Hike the Mogollon rim 9. Ski Flagstaff 10. Visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park 11. Visit the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park 12. Make way-ahead plans to visit Havasupai Falls 13. Visit Zion National Park 14. Visit Bryce Canyon National Park 15. Visit Arches National Park 16. Go Jeeping at Moab, Utah 17. Visit Capital Reef National Monument 18. And why not visit Hopi Land while you’re at it
Of course, these are just some of the bigger-named places that are visible from a road atlas (do they still sell those??). There are countless other adventures that are waiting just below the big map’s surface that the wonders of the internet can surely unfold. This issue of the Journey, as well, will hopefully help you get out and find some of our regional destinations. While Zuni may have certainly found middle earth; Gallup could very well be the ultimate middle basecamp for your weekend adventures.
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Contents 12 Experiencing Zuni Pueblo:
30 Walking in Beauty:
48 8 Questions:
14 Inscription Rock:
32 Squanto and the First
52 Growing Older and
34 Veteran’s Corner:
54 Event Calendar
Tom Kennedy
Pam and Jon Pickens
16 New Mexico Mining Museum: Tammy Legler
Elena Bowers
Fowler Roberts
Thanksgiving: Bill McCarthy
the Ages of Man: Jay Mason
Sandra McKinney
24 West by Southwest: Ernie Bulow
60 Izzit
38 Enduring Businesses:
62 Running the Navajo Nation:
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26 Paul’s Adventures: Panama:
40 Cameron Trading Post:
29 Dartmouth Bound:
44 Hauling Chizh (firewood):
Sarah and Paul Barry Makayla Sangster
Roberta John
Leslie Farrell
Michele Laughing-Reeves
Contributors:
Tammy Legler
Ernie Bulow
Leslie Farrell
Chuck Van Drunen
Michele Laughing-Reeves
David Conejo
Managing Editor:
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Bill McCarthy Sarah and Paul Barry Makayla Sangster Roberta John
Sandra McKinney
Pam and Jon Pickens
Publishers:
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Greg Cavanaugh
Tom Kennedy
Daisy & Jason Arsenault
Cover Art:
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Elena Bowers
Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen
Fall Leaves, by RAH Photography
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ck El Morro: El Morro ro People from all over the world make the journey to our area to learn more about Native American culture and our other offerings. The tourists have left for the season and now might be the perfect time for you and your family to become the visitors. Just a 45 minute drive south of Gallup you will find the Zuni Pueblo. Archaeologists believe they have been in their present location for the last 4000 years. You will find a museum to explore and make sure you take one of the local tours. Instead of turning around and heading back to Gallup get adventurous. Take
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Highway 53 and drive east to El Morro National Monument. Originally the mesa was home to a pueblo where 1500 people lived 700 years ago. Later, the Spanish would arrive and give it the name El Morro. The National Monument has a nice hiking trail that will take you past the famous Inscription Rock. A small community makes El Morro home. You will be able to find some great food at the Ancient Way Cafe to take care of any hunger needs. If you don't need a complete meal, stop in the Inscription Rock Trading Post for a tasty smoothie or a great
cup of coffee. The Trading Post also has a nice selection of art. Your trip isn't over yet. Keep driving east on Highway 53 until you get to Grants. Mining is a big part of our history and this is where you can learn more about it. You get to take a trip into a real uranium mine, just like the miners did. This is a great place to take the kids. This is just a little example of how you can explore our area.
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By Tom Kennedy
Experiencing Zuni Pueblo – a Journey Through Time! Visiting the Zuni Pueblo may only take a 45 minute trip south from Gallup on Hwy 602 and 53; but in other ways, it’s a journey back in time. According to the Zuni people (or A:shiwi, as the community knows itself ), they have resided here at the Middle Place since time immemorial and still honor and follow age-old traditions. In no small part, this is why a visit to the Zuni Pueblo is such a special experience for those who treasure such deep cultural experiences. The first recommended stop for anyone visiting the Zuni Pueblo is at the Zuni Visitor and Arts Center, located conveniently at 1239 on State Highway 53, the main street through town. Here
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you can plan your visit of Zuni, book a variety of local and archaeological tours, purchase photo permits for any still or video photography, receive a local map, purchase unique gifts such as Hawikku T-shirts, ancestral design mugs, books on Zuni arts, local post and note cards, and of course, access clean public restrooms! Exhibits and photographs at the Visitor Center are a great introduction to the Zuni Pueblo. A panel wall-display provides information about the ancestral village of Hawikku (the “place of First Contact in the Southwest” and one of the featured archaeological tour sites), along with enlarged historic photographs from the excavation, as well as photos of the Zuni village in 1923. Also check out the photos of the flooded Zuni river! An Old Zuni Mission exhibit includes historic photos from the 1870’s of the Mission and features the actual bulto or religious sculpture of San Miguel from the original 1775 Mission altar screen. The bulto was repatriated back to the Tribe from the Smithsonian in 2004. Another special treat is the stereo-view images of the Zuni Pueblo from 1873 and from 1879 that show the Pueblo, people, and even the Old Mission interior in 3-D! A recent addition features over an hour and a half of historic silent ethnographic films of Zuni “daily life” also taken during the 1923 archaeological excavations. After an orientation to the history and attractions of the Zuni community, the visitor is ready to explore more of the official New Mexico MainStreet district,
the very first such Native American community in the country! Reflecting the rich artistic creation and diversity in this small community, five different art trading posts each offer a range of arts for virtually every taste and price range. An interesting experience can also be had visiting the shops that offer the supplies and raw materials that artists use to create their masterworks. Varieties of rock, turquoise, shell, coral, silver, and even cottonwood root, challenge the visitor to imagine what shapes and forms might emerge in the hands of talented artists! For a more in-depth cultural experience, a stop at the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center is a must. Turn south at the Four-Way intersection onto Pia Mesa Road, the Museum is at the next intersection. Located in the restored former Kelsey Trading Post, one of the largest historic adobe buildings in Zuni, the Museum features a major walk-through exhibit of the ancestral village of Hawikku, “Echoes from Our Past”, as well as a mural depiction
of the Zuni “Migration” Story and other topical exhibits. The Hawikku exhibit provides a great overview and introduction to Zuni’s history from the perspective of that important historical and cultural site. See over 220 examples of early Zuni artistry and craft creations with clues to the origins of Zuni inlay and silverwork found in the turquoise inlay of fragile wooden combs and ear dangles. On leaving the Museum, walk across the intersection to visit Halona Plaza, the community’s thriving locally owned grocery store that evolved from one of the first trading posts at Zuni, established around 1910. The business office counter still features raw materials, turquoise, supplies, and notions more related to a bona-fide trading post. While there, you might follow your nose to the back deli to order one of the daily luncheon specials, a Datchu or Tsitda size burger, or better yet, an order of that famous Halona fried chicken, with the red chili dipping sauce of course! For an overnight stay, check out room availability at the Inn at Halona, located just next door with check-in at the business office. The seven delightful rooms are lavishly decorated with Zuni arts and furniture and come with consistently described “huge” breakfasts! The outdoor patio is a wonderful green oasis most of the year, and it is a great place to have your Halona chicken meal. For a great restaurant experience, take a short drive back down the main drag to Chu Chu’s Restaurant, located a half-mile east of the Visitor Center. This long-time local business is truly a Zuni success story, and
it is now located in its owner-built modern adobe building. Order a full range of great food from its diverse menu of Zuni-style pizzas, regional standards, and over a half dozen daily lunch specials. Try one of the tables near the back window for a pictureperfect view of the sacred Dowa Yalanne (Corn) Mesa. Just ask for Chef Chu Chu and say Tom sent you! If you happen to be in town from Wednesday to Friday, just across the street from Chu Chu’s is a hand-lettered sign directing you to the Paywa Bakery for Zuni Bread. The Paywa family has been baking traditional sourdough and yeast Pueblo bread for a couple of generations now. They welcome visitors to stop by to purchase hotout-of-the-oven bread at noon and again around mid-afternoon. If Jimmy or Rose are not too busy, ask them about traditional bread baking in their wood-fired oven. Satisfied after a good meal or hot bread, it might be time to book a local tour to the historic Middle Village available at 10:00am, 1:00pm, or 3:00pm at the Visitor Center. Visitors are strongly encouraged to only visit this very special heart of Zuni Pueblo on a guided tour to help preserve the cultural and personal privacy of this close-knit neighborhood. Unlike the Pueblos of Taos or Acoma that also offer tours, this historic neighborhood is comprised of full-time residents as well as the six religious kivas and other culturally sensitive areas. Our tour guides provide an informative introduction to the Zuni People about how they came to this “middle place” of the world, and of course, they provide information about the unique architecture of this special place.
The historic Old Zuni Mission (originally dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe) unfortunately is closed to public tours while condition assessments are being conducted due to questions about its overall stability. Hopefully, a full restoration will begin in the near future to again enable visits to this historic site. In the meantime, visitors can learn about the Mission from the displays and information at the Visitor Center. For further in-depth cultural experiences, archaeological tours, to either the ancestral village of Hawikku or to the Chacoanoutlier site of the Village of the Great Kivas, are literal steps back in time. Our tour guides provide deep cultural introductions to these special sites and each one is a unique experience that lasts a minimum of three hours. Hawikku, as previously noted, is the “place of first contact” in the Southwest, where the large Spanish and Mexican allies conquering force arrived in 1540. The Village of the Great Kivas provides, not only a visit to this thousand-year old site, but offers encounters with some of the most fascinating rock art in the Southwest. Zuni Pueblo offers unique visiting experiences for almost every taste and interest. More than just a visit to a fascinating culture that happens to be a world-class center for the arts, Zuni can be a step back to where documented history of the Southwest literally began, perhaps even to the beginning of cultural time! Begin your trek into the past at www.zunitourism.com or call 505-782-7238 for more information. November 2016
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By Pam and Jon Pickens
INSCRIPTION ROCK TRADING & Coffee Co.
When you hit the “T” at Highway 53 heading south from Gallup on Highway 602, it is decision time. A right turn takes you to Zuni Pueblo, a native community steeped in tradition and often wreathed in cedar and pinon smoke from bread ovens. A left turn takes you over the Rio Pescado, through Zuni land and the Mormon community of Ramah, into Navajo land and on to the heart of the mystical El Morro Valley, an area that intertwines all these cultures. Like many travelers before you, you are following the Ancient Way, the foot trail, and later a wagon road that leads from Zuni Pueblo to the Pueblo of Acoma. Today the Ancient Way is Highway 53, and it still takes you past El Morro National Monument, the large bluff that early travelers knew as Inscription Rock. One mile east of El Morro National Monument, you enter the historic community of El Morro. Once just a post office, trading post, and school house, it is now a thriving and creative community of art galleries, a restaurant, grocery store, RV park, and the home of Inscription Rock Trading & Coffee Co. Follow your nose from Inscription Rock Trading & Coffee Co.’s parking area, and it will lead you toward the aroma of roasting coffee and toasting green chile bagels. Follow your gaze, and you will be drawn to the bright chile ristras hanging from the rafters and the colors of hand woven Navajo rugs and textiles from world indigenous peoples. Follow your ears and you will hear the sound of laughter and conversation from the red 1940’s Route 66 coffee bar where Inscription Rock Trading Coffee Co.’s own fresh roasted coffee is served to locals and travelers alike. Follow your heart, and you will land in the center of a gathering place for this vibrant community, a
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gathering place for wanderers, and a gathering place for travelers of the Ancient Way. With fresh coffee in hand, you can explore the antique cases and shelves brimming with local Navajo and Zuni jewelry, fetish carvings, Hopi Katsinas, local Navajo rugs, traditional Navajo and Pueblo pottery, clothing, cards, books, candles, traditional New Mexico foods and spices, and bags of Inscription Rock Trading & Coffee Co.’s own fresh roasted whole bean coffees. If you feel the desire to climb the log stairway to the Herb Loft, you can browse the selection of bulk herbs and teas and natural health products. You may have the pleasant surprise of encountering one of the many groups that meet in loft on a monthly or weekly basis. These groups include the Spinners (not bikes, but spinning wheels), The El Morro Poets, The Philosopher’s Stone Science Discussion Group, and herbal workshops hosted by owner and herbalist, Pam Pickens. Or maybe, you just want a quiet space to enjoy your coffee and admire Bond Mesa rising up behind Inscription Rock Trading & Coffee Co. The outdoor patio would be just the spot…but on weekend evenings you may have to share your space with concertgoers attending one of the “Music Beneath the Mesa” concerts on the outdoor stage underneath a New Mexico night sky. So, all in all, making a left turn on Highway 53 will be a good turn if it brings you to El Morro and Inscription Rock Trading & Coffee Co.’s door. Come and meet owners Pam and Jon Pickens and enjoy our community and its unique offerings. For more information call 505-783-4706 or email inscriptionrock@gmail.com November 2016
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By Tammy L. Legler Museum Manager at New Mexico Mining Museum
NEW MEXICO MINING MUSEUM Mexico Mining Museum. He laughingly defined his job at the mine as a babysitter, marriage counselor, financial advisor, school teacher, and psychologist, just to name a few. Today, his duties consist only of guided tours and lectures on what it was like to be an underground miner. The mine tours are enjoyed by all ages and provides an educational understanding of uranium utilization from the initial processing to the finished product of yellowcake. Donations of authentic equipment have been used to create a very realistic mineshaft. Along with the underground experience, the museum offers a wide display of minerals, fossils, ancient artifacts like pottery, basketry, and arrowhead collections. All of which help the visitors understand the importance of mineralogy,
paleontology, and archaeology in Grants and the surrounding areas. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 4:00pm and closed Sundays and Holidays. Admission prices are free to children under 6 years of age. $3.00 for children ages 7 to 17, $5 for adults ages 18 to 59, $3.00 for seniors ages 60 and over, and $3.00 for Active Military/Veterans. Guided tours are available with advance notice. Find us on TripAdvisor and Facebook/ NewMexicoMiningMuseum for reviews and additional information. The Museum is located at 100 Iron Avenue, Grants, New Mexico. Contact us at (505) 287- 4802.
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“No One Cares Until Someone Cares; BE THAT ONE!” I don’t know if Rudy Radosevich read that quote by Ken Poirot somewhere; or if he heard it; or maybe just thought it. But it is for certain that he lived it. Rudy knew this town as he knew his family. The streets and the houses were as familiar to him as the chairs by the kitchen table. He and his friends enjoyed a special relationship…one not found often in children or adults. This relationship was based on the fact that they knew they had a special friendship. Sometimes, people don’t realize what they have until their later years when it’s too late. All they knew was that they were friends and roamed the streets together just being pals. As he got older Rudy developed a dual personality…both good. He somehow had the INNOCENCE and friendliness of Opie from the TV series The Andy Griffith Show. And he developed the COOLNESS of the Fonz from the TV series Happy Days. He just had that quality which everyone seemed to enjoy being around. Maybe it was his perpetual politeness. Or it could have been the way he truly listened to others. Rudy had the ability to listen when others talked, and always seemed mature beyond his years when he spoke. For me, I sensed the true spirit of caring when I went to see him after being gone from the community so many years. He immediately rolled out when I arrived at the office, extending his hand and his greeting. “Dave,” he said, “so good to see you. I heard that you were back!" We visited for a while and upon leaving he cheerfully exclaimed, “Let me know if you need help of any kind.” “Imagine that,” I thought to myself, “he has MS and he offers to help me out.” I set about my own task, but somehow after that it now seemed easier and my load lighter. That was the effect Rudy had on people. They always seemed to like being around him. Maybe because he had the unique ability to accept people just as each one was. With horses we call such people “HORSE WHISPERERS”. It could be that Rudy was a “PEOPLE WHISPERER”. As I mentioned, he was somewhat like the Fonz. When he was around, everything seemed to be okay. And when the jukebox of life wasn’t working, he could hit it and the music would begin. He was often the glue that held things together. As a result, in time, he was the fabric of this community. He was woven into so many ideas, projects, and fun events without us dwelling on his role. For several years, he even organized the “Fajita Fest” at McGaffey…an event of food, family, and social cross-country bike riding. A good friend of his used to take him out to Virgie’s to eat. As soon as Rudy arrived he owned the room. Everyone stopped by to visit continuously until he left. Rudy had a great sense of humor and used it to fight against the effects of his MS. He was always positive and even worked to get to the point where he could drive his truck. When the day came for his therapist to help him drive, Rudy’s muscle spasms got the better of him and he ran over a number of small trees in his yard. Laughing hysterically, he was joyous that he “had done it”, Rudy said, “don’t worry….the trees will grow back.”
Rudy Radosevich got it right. “No One Cares Until Someone Cares; BE THAT ONE!” By David Conejo-Palacios (Look for more news of Unsung Heroes in the future. And if you know of any, send me the information at: dconejo@rmchcs.org)
version is a children’s song these days, but the original song and its offspring could be disturbing. I was a little disappointed to find out the song actually had a composer, one Harry A. Miller. I was even more disappointed to read that it was written in 1893 as a Black Face Minstrel number, and the lyrics were dreadful. And, it was supposed to be sung in dialect like “Someone frowed a boot-jack, an’ dey frowed it mighty hard”. Even Al Jolsen wouldn’t have touched this stinker. The basic premise is quite funny. Poor Mr. Johnson (who goes by a variety of names) can’t get rid of his cat no matter what he does, and he tries some pretty drastic solutions. Each version of the song has different verses but most often start with:
Old Mr. Johnson had troubles of his own, Had an old yeller cat that wouldn’t leave his home, He tried everything he knew to keep the cat away, Gave him to the Preacher and told him there to stay, But the cat come back, they thought he was a goner, But the cat come back, he just couldn’t stay away, The cat came back the very next day.
In the original Harry Miller song the cat was “yaller”, but in the next earliest I could find he is “scarlet”. I suppose that’s a more intimidating color. Besides “yella”, he’s described as a little cat, an old gray cat, and an old black cat. Miller wrote eleven verses, but not many of them are sung in later versions. Just how many different verses have been made up I don’t know, but one singer says there are twenty-five and he doesn’t have enough stamina to sing them all. Probably the number is far higher. Though most of the verses are rather horrific, several of the originals not found elsewhere are interesting. I like this one…
THE ORIGINAL SHEET MUSIC FOR MILLER’S 1893 SONG I only discovered YouTube recently and on Firefox I can download any songs I like… or might not like. I went at it like a gopher at a dirt convention. As I trolled through early country/hillbilly/rockabilly (you know, when songs still had a hummable tune) I happened to open up a ditty called The Cat Came Back. I couldn’t recall ever hearing it before, and I consider myself knowledgeable on the subject of cowboy folk music. I studied folklore formally at the University of Utah with the great Jan Brunvand. A thing must have three elements to be genuine folklore. It has to be
On a telegraph wire sparrows sittin’ in a bunch; Cat a feelin’ hungry, thought she’d like ‘em for a lunch. Climbin’ softly up de pole, an when she reached de top Put her foot upon de ‘lectric wire, which tied her in a knot.
This is the only version of the song that had the old cat as a female. One verse explains she had seven kittens “until dar comes a cyclone”. They never found any of the kittens, but the cat came back. Some of the grisly refrains are the most original. Try this one…
Snuck into the shop when the butcher weren’t around, Threw him in the hopper where the meat was ground. The cat disappeared with a blood-curdling shriek, And the town’s mince-meat tasted furry for a week.
You guessed it—the cat came back. Here’s another bloody one…
The farmer ‘round the corner said he’d shoot the cat on sight, loaded up his shotgun with nails and dynamite.
WARNING: SOME VERSES OF THE SONG “THE CAT CAME BACK” MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL READERS. PROCEED WITH CAUTION; AND A SENSE OF HUMOR. in the oral tradition, it has to exist in several (or many) forms, and it can’t have a known author. The known part is important. It was a delightful tune and I saved it. Shortly I came across it again in the repertoire of another balladeer. Into the archive goes #2. When I found it a third time, I started hunting for it with vigor and before long I had a dozen different - very different - versions of the song. Thanks to the Internet, any subject is just a fingertip away and I googled the title. Seems a very tame
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Waited in the garden ‘til the cat came around, Seven little pieces of the man was all they ever found.
One version calls it “half a dozen” but another claims “ninety-nine”. A particularly morbid verse tells how Mr. Johnson (or whatever his name was) gives a little boy “a dollar note” and the cat in a sack. The boy ties a roped weight around the cat’s neck and another stone to the sack. The boat capsizes and the
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lad goes under. The last line goes… “Now they’re grapplin’ in the river for a little boy that drowned”. That one isn’t very funny. The late rockabilly/ country singer Sonny James has a really nice version and the New Christy Minstrels’ recorded one too. My favorite is by Tex Morton, Australian star born in New Zealand, who sings in a velvety baritone. I suppose they called him Tex because he could yodel. As a matter offact, cowboy/country music was very popular in TEX MORTON WAS A HUGE COUNTRY Australia. STAR IN AUSTRALIA. Riley Puckett may have had one of the most influential versions. Puckett, born in Georgia in 1894, was blinded as an infant. He became a master of guitar and banjo and started singing on the radio in 1922. He was a member of several hillbilly bands including Gid Tanner and his Skillit Lickers. I was surprised to learn that Old-Time Fiddlers Conventions started in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1913. Riley Puckett was a nationally known pioneer music artist. There is an early instrumental record that seems like sort of a waste without words. Remember, you can listen to all these songs on YouTube. The nameless cat survives a train wreck, a steamship sinking, a fall from a hot-air balloon, shooting, drowning, electrocution, and being run over by a diesel THE LATE SONNY JAMES WAS truck. The truck verse CONSIDERED COUNTRY MOST OF HIS belongs to the great American folk singer CAREER Cisco Houston. It goes…
BLIND RILEY PUCKETT WAS ONE OF THE FIRST FOLK SINGERS TO REACH A NATIONAL AUDIENCE. THE CAT CAME BACK WAS A FAVORITE. “They put him in an orange crate on Route 66. Along came a ten-ton truck with a twenty-ton load, Scattered pieces of the crate all down the road.” The cat was, of course, unscathed. One of the newer songs sends him to Mars in a rocket ship, but that verse is rather lame in my opinion. So how would a song about an unkillable cat end? One song at least gives a reason for the cat’s strange attachment to the long-suffering Mr. Johnson. The cat of shifting gender had “seven little kittens meowing in the hay”, which is better than losing them in a twister. Only the original song manages to dispose of the amazing cat. While the cat takes a nap, an organ grinder shows up and begins to crank out “Tah-rah-dahboom-da-rah”, the cat opens her eyes and drops dead. But…not so fast. There is yet another verse that ends, “Its ghost came back, maybe you will doubt it. But its ghost came back just to bid ‘em all goodbye”. ernie@buffalomedicine.com
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By Sarah and Paul Barry
Paul’s Adventures PANAMA
Intro: Over the next few months, this section of the magazine will feature articles from Paul about his adventures all over the world. Paul is currently flying his own plane around South America. When most people think of the word Panama, my guess is that a few of these things come to mind: The Panama Canal, or the bad Van Halen song "Panama", or maybe even the marijuana Panama Redalso featured in song, and possibly favored by some folks in the past. For us, Panama has been both wonderful and frustrating. But it has been an opportunity to meet and get to know some remarkable people and visit some amazing places. We have been traveling in our little plane for a month and a half now. The aviation paperwork for each country has been daunting and frustrating, but once we and the plane are in a new country, the things we see and do are wonderful. Our arrival in Bocas del Toro, Panama, exemplifies this. Departing Limon, Costa Rica was very exasperating. Although the airport there is described as an International Airport with Customs and Immigration, no one was there to officially check us and the plane out of 26 November 2016
the country! We had to take an expensive taxi into town, go to three banks before one would accept payment of my departure tax of $27.00, visit the Immigration office to exit the country, then Customs at the port to try and turn in a document for the plane. Crazy! Three hours later, our tasks completed, we returned to the airport and departed. Our arrival in Bocas, as everyone calls it, was different. We landed, spent five minutes in the Immigration office with a wonderful woman who made fun of Paul's picture in his
passport, cleared Customs, confirmed that the plane was safe and correctly parked, and we were on our way. Easy! Our Airbnb accommodations were perfect and affordable; in a lively local neighborhood, but calm and comfortable once inside the house. It sat over the water with a view of a bay lined with similar houses and dotted with sailboats, fishing boats, and the occasional traditional canoe made from a single hollowed out tree trunk. In the evenings a light from the deck
illuminated colorful fish, a few sea urchins, completely rural either; a happy blend and one time, a little squid that hung around of relaxation, fun, and trip planning for for hours! the future. Bocas del Toro has a lot to offer to those Our next stop was very different, but just looking for fun on the water, and it attracts as interesting. Destination: The San Blas people from all over the world. Our host at Islands. Located off the Caribbean coast of the B & B was a Canadian who burned out Panama, it appeals to people for different on his job there and arrived in Bocas to start reasons. Some people go there to swim and a new life. We had dinner one night with snorkel in crystal clear water or to experience two French couples who sold everything, interaction with the Kuna (Guna) Indians. arrived in Bocas, started a restaurant, and put down fast roots. A friend of the host was a Panamanian who had been living in Europe for 15 years, but had recently returned to look after his aging parents. Bocas offers quite the laid-back lifestyle. Bocas isn't a complete paradise. Islands like this import everything, so food is expensive and trash is everywhere. That said, after a day or two, this becomes a minor distraction and the appeal of the place becomes clear. Beaches are great, but connecting with people is what you really remember from trips like this. Our Canadian host will be a friend for a long time. We shared dinners, laughs, stories, and beers. Our Panamanian friend, Jesus, helped us complete complicated applications for entry permits and assisted in all manner of phone calls. We would talk for hours about all sorts of topics. (His English is Karla Benefield, CRS far better than our Spanish.) When he heard we were eventually coming to Panama City, he insisted that we use a Action Realty of Gallup vacant apartment there that is 204 E. Aztec Ave. Gallup owned by his family. I'm typing 505-863-4417 this from that apartment now. KarlaSellsGallup@gmail.com Our time in Bocas was New Mexico License # 11519 just right, not a city, but not
Others travel through by sailboat. Only a handful of islands are open to visitors. No matter what your reasoning, the San Blas islands are an amazing experience. Governed autonomously by the Kuna since the early 1930's, the San Blas Islands are a group of approximately 360 islands bordering the northeast Caribbean coast of Panama and into Colombia. The Kuna direct all commerce there, have their own
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political system, and are committed to maintaining their traditional way of life. The Panamanian government is pretty much hands off. Outsiders are not allowed to conduct business or live in Kuna territory without approval. Many women still wear traditional permanent leg bands that are highly decorative, and arm bands as well. The portion of their dress that is the most well-known is the mola. Women make these textiles, which are an intricate reverse appliquĂŠ, usually with geometric or animal designs, then sew them onto their blouses. Molas are highly sought after by folks who love textiles. I bought one years ago in Santa Fe! A few of the islands have airstrips on them. We landed at El Porvenir, a tiny island made up almost entirely by the airstrip that hosts charter flights. A boat from Isla Diablo picked us up after the completion of some minor formalities by the local
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Kuna authorities. After a 20-minute ride over turquoise water, we arrived at our destination. The island hosts the houses of two Kuna families, grass huts for 10 guests and an open-air dining room where meals were served. Nothing more! Our hut had bamboo walls, a palm thatched roof, a bed, and two chairs. All meals were included; there is no other place to eat! We spend our days swimming, snorkeling, and lounging. Visits to other islands or swimming areas are offered daily. We went to a shallow white sand spot in the ocean, but not close to any island. It was like a swimming pool in the middle of nowhere. One evening we met an outdoorsy guy named Danny from Chile; he helped us plan our time in Chile and was incredibly helpful. It was just another example of meeting people who make your time special. From the islands to Panama City is a 35-minute flight. We went from staying
in a simple hut to a city full of glass highrise apartment towers. We had to negotiate complex airspace on arrival, but eventually we were directed to overnight parking, after a Customs guy took a quick look at the plane and let us go. Big Air Panama jets were all around us, we felt very small! There is a guy who lives in Panama City who has the same kind of plane we do. He and Paul communicated for months prior to our departure, and it was great to finally meet him. Teddy was a great host: showing us around town, taking us flying in his plane to another small airstrip down the coast to meet other pilots, hosting us at the brewpub that he and some partners started a few years ago, and introducing us to his family. We made another good friend. We'll be in Panama City for another few days before we depart for Cartagena, Colombia; who knows who we will meet next.
By Makayla Sangster
DARTMOUTH BOUND
During this Fall semester, in my College Success course at Miyamura High School, I applied to the Dartmouth Bound: Native American Community Program. The program is designed to give high school students a first-hand experience of college life by visiting classes, interacting with the students and staff faculty, connecting with the Native community, attending workshops that show the process of admissions, and by learning about how to obtain financial aid. On September 1st, I applied for the opportunity to go. I remember feeling anxious while I waited for my application to be accepted. After receiving the exciting news of my acceptance, I couldn’t believe that this was going to be my first time flying on an airplane across the country. Once I arrived at Dartmouth, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, I completely fell in love with the school, the physical location, and the atmosphere of the environment that the Native community provided. The current students of Dartmouth were very welcoming to the fifty-three Native American students that had traveled from many parts of the country. I took away so many positive feelings from Dartmouth, including the safe environment
of their campus; the Native Community was so supportive in our decisions of choosing a college and making new friendships. Dartmouth has their main focus on their undergraduates, and they truly care about you as a student, not just your test scores. I am so grateful for the experience. Currently I am undecided if I will formally apply as a student, but I will cherish this experience forever.
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Walking In Beauty
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Healthy Eating for The Holidays This time of the year is about celebrations, and food is an intrinsic part of that. How do you maintain healthy eating habits during a family feast? One way to do this is to concentrate on what you are celebrating; not just about how great the food is. Spend time socializing with relatives, reminiscing with old friends, making new acquaintances, and just having fun. Since food is part of most celebrations, check out the food options and develop a plan that will enable you to sample foods you enjoy without abandoning the good habits you have formed. Remember that it is okay to have some holiday treats, just spend your calories wisely, and then enjoy the foods you choose. Here are some examples of foods that you can choose more often: turkey breast, plain potatoes, salads, fresh fruit, or steamed vegetables, and of course, water. Foods to choose less often include prime rib, gravy, bread pudding, candy, eggnog, stuffing, sugar-sweetened beverages or high-calorie alcoholic beverages. Finally, don’t blow your calories on lowquality sweets; there are so many wonderful
homemade treats to enjoy at this time of the year. Try to save your snack “allowance” for better desserts that will really satisfy your cravings, and avoid buying an ordinary candy bar or taking something from the candy jar at work. Tips for Avoiding Holiday Over-Indulgence • Don’t arrive at the celebration on an empty stomach • Offer to bring a healthy dish • Avoid excess snacks • Hit the veggie tray • Choose low-calorie and healthy festive foods • Serve yourself small portions • Keep liquid calories in check • Eat slowly • Leave the table when you’re done These tips will help you make sure that the turkey is the only one stuffed during the holidays. Maintain a healthy diet through the holidays by making sure that you eat three square meals every day, add exercise
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EVERY CHILD SUCCEEDS ACT About every 20 years, the nation begins a new chapter in reforming our education system. The most recent chapter is the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the new law governing K-12 education. Replacing “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB), ESSA enables students, teachers, administrators, policymakers and community leaders to contribute ideas on refining the state education systems to better support students and educators. Improving our education system continues to be critical for New Mexico as the state continues to rank near the bottom in the U.S. for student performance, scoring among the lowest math and reading scores in the nation. By 2020, most New Mexico students will not have the education, credentials or degrees required to fill 63 percent of the state’s jobs. However, parents, educators and policymakers have reason to be encouraged as New Mexico made gains in student test scores for math and reading and since 2003 more students are graduating high school.
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By Bill McCarthy
Squanto and the first Thanksgiving – an American Oddessy The first Thanksgiving was in 1621 on Plymouth Rock. We have grown up seeing the images of luscious cornucopia baskets with fruits, turkey, vegetables, and assorted corn in a kaleidoscope of colors. We have all seen the pictures of large smiles and bright eyes and proud Governor Bradford proclaiming the blessing in enthusiastic thanksgiving. Squanto was central to that proclamation:
"A spetiall instrument sent of God for their good beyond their expectations."
The essential facts of this occasion are indisputable. I only mention this as I write this little opus not as a historian, but as one who wishes to acknowledge with admiration the life an extraordinary man. His story has enormous value to who we are as a people, whether first Americans or imports, and has set a standard that we have followed for almost 400 years. The Pilgrims left England on the Mayflower September 16, 1620 for the new world with meagre resources. The voyage across the Atlantic had been delayed for months, causing the Pilgrims to land in New England at the start of winter. There were 102 aboard the Mayflower when it left England, but less than half had survived by the end of the first winter in the new world. Unable to plant in the dead of winter, the nearly starving arrivals stole ten bushels of maize from a Native storage site on Cape Cod. The local indigenous peoples had their own hardships. In fact, the once powerful Wampanoag Tribe had been decimated by disease. Prior European visitors to those shores had left diseases to which the people had no natural defenses. Sadly, over 90% of the local population had been decimated 32 November 2016
in recent years. Massasoit, the Wampanoag leader, was understandably suspicious and leery of the new neighbors. This is where Squanto enters the picture and became instrumental in changing the course of history. Squanto had a unique, wild, and adventurous personal history. Six years earlier in 1614, Captain John Smith had landed two British vessels on the coastline of Maine to barter for fish and furs. He left one vessel in the command of his lieutenant, Thomas Hurt. Without consultation or authorization, Hurt sailed his ship south to the coastline of Plymouth Rock. Hunt and his men lured two dozen "Indians" on to the ship (one of them Squanto) and kidnapped them, put them in irons, and sailed for Spain
for them to be sold into slavery. This sad and dark episode was the catalyst for Squanto to be exposed to a different world and culture. After six weeks at sea, Hurt arrived at Malaga off the shore of Spain to sell Squanto in slavery. Fortunately, and some say Providentially, Jesuit priests in the area, aware of the despicable human auction, would often ransom slaves. This was the case with Squanto. The Jesuits paid for his freedom, harbored and took care of him, and made arrangements for his journey back to America. Seventy years earlier, in a papal proclamation, "Sublimis Dei�, slave trafficking from the new world was condemned in the most vehement way. Pope Paul III declared Native Americans
"true men" that could not unlawfully be deprived of freedom. Most likely, Squanto was baptized, either through a genuine heartfelt conviction, or for expedience. By becoming a Catholic in Spain, it insured his status as a free man and passage back home to America. This is where Squanto's journey takes a strange twist of fate: He arrives in London in 1614, and eventually meets John Slaney,
the manager of the Bristol Merchant Company. Although, we don't know many details with regard to those three years in London, it is safe to say, Squanto would have been immersed into the world of English commerce, Merchant Marine activities, the English language, manners, and culture. Like Odysseus in exile, his longing for home must have been profound. In 1617, Squanto boarded a ship bound for St. John's Newfoundland, where he lives and works on the English colony for another two years. It is difficult for us to imagine the realities and context of that time. It had been five full years since Squanto had been bound and ironed into slavery. There was no Facebook, no Smartphones, or even newspapers where facts and information were available across the Atlantic Ocean in real time. Squanto would have been totally "cut off " from his Native Land. Still, his heart ached for home. Late in 1619, Squanto befriended Thomas Dermer, a British Merchant from Newfoundland, who agreed to sail Squanto
home, although neither knew where home was. They knew it was south, so south they sailed. Squanto eventually recognized a Patuxet landmark – maybe even what we call Plymouth Rock. We can hardly imagine how his heart must have burst with joy and anticipation at that moment. He had made the long journey home. His great hopes were quickly dashed into devastation when he discovered in his absence, every single one of his people of the Patuxet Tribe was wiped out by disease. Squanto was home alone. Squanto wandered inland to find his people, but to no avail. He was eventually captured by the Wampanoags, whose numbers were also decimated by the disease, from roughly 20,000 to around 1,000. Massasoit, their Chief at the time, considered waging an attack against the weak Pilgrim community. Squanto persuaded him to let him serve as a negotiator and translator, and became a bridge linking the two desperate worlds, and developed a mutually peaceful and beneficial relationship. Squanto was the peacemaker. Most of us know the rest of the story: Squanto helped the Pilgrims through the winter by teaching them to plant winter crops, especially corn. He taught them how to fertilize by using the remains of fish with essential nutrients. He patiently
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been embittered and resentful for being sold into slavery by an English sailor. His indomitable spirit should be recognized and lauded by every American. Like many American holidays, Thanksgiving has drifted in many respects as a custom, where the essence and true original meaning of the occasion is just an excuse for a "party", and is easily taken for granted. Why do we as Americans stop for one entire day (actually it is usually four days) out of the year to feast with friends and family? Religious, irreligious, spiritual or agnostic, I think most of us know deep down in our hearts that Man is not the measure of all things. Squanto certainly knew this essential truth, and he lived out his life accordingly against enormous struggles and hardships. We have things in this life that we did not create, especially in America (granted, some more than others) that are essential to human dignity. Most of us would call them "Blessings". Our Declaration states: Gratitude is honest recognition of the way things really are. When we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, recognizing that most of us have ten fingers and ten toes, that we have a mind to think and choose and contemplate the universe, we have eyes to look to the stars, tongues to speak, the ability to feast at a sumptuous table of food, most have a warm place to dwell, we, generally speaking, live in a free and open society, and the list goes on and on, we might take a moment to reflect or perhaps say a prayer for Squanto. As Governor Bradford fervently asserted, this man has been a great saving "blessing" visited upon our people. We are profoundly humbled and thankful.
helped them with countless tips on how to stay warm, dry, and fed through a New England winter. The key fact is that Squanto saved the Pilgrim community from almost certain Need to Reach the Diné? death and starvation in the winter of 1620. Squanto is the hero in this story. It says so much about his character and his goodness that he showed profound selfless charity and CALL PATRICIA, BERNIE, OR DAVID • 505-863-4444 virtue, when he KGAKRadio.com easily could have 1330 AM
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Veteran’s Corner
Jeff Senour and the CTS Band performing on the El Morro stage
APPRECIATING OUR VETERANS An Act approved on May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November of each year a legal holiday – a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day”. After World War II, the Act was amended by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word “Veterans", and with the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380), on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars. CEREMONIES FOR VETERANS DAY: A Candlelight Vigil will be held on November 10th starting at 6:00pm, at the Veterans Helping Veterans Post, located at 204 W. Maloney Ave., Gallup, New Mexico. Coming from Las Vegas, Nevada, Vietnam Veteran and Country and Western performing star, John Encinio, will be singing at the event. Encinio was born in Albuquerque and raised right here in Gallup. As one of our hometown Veterans and a star entertainer on the Las Vegas Strip, John has had the opportunity to sing our National Anthem at many events, including the National Finals Rodeo and the Nellis AFB Airshow; the largest of its kind in the world. We are very happy for him to return home to participate in our veteran’s recognition ceremonies. 34 November 2016
Veterans Day Ceremonies will be held in Gallup on November 11th, starting at 10:00am at the Hillcrest Cemetery with the laying of wreaths, a 21-gun salute, and a short program. A parade will then proceed east on Aztec Avenue from the Gurley Motor Body Shop to the Court House Square and Veteran’s Memorial for the ceremonies which will start at the end of the parade, approximately 11:30am. John Encinio will sing the National Anthem. It is my personal opinion that every day should be Veterans Day. America owes so much to those who have fought for our Freedoms, who have fought on foreign soil to keep evil from the soil of our country, who have served with honor and great sacrifice – even the ultimate sacrifice. It is not only the veteran, but also their families, who endure great hardships. Our military personnel (from all wars) return home with many types of injuries, both visible and non-visible. A person who fights in war sees events and actions which God did not intend humans to perceive nor endure. Participation in battle may get the adrenalin pumping, but it is also affecting the mind, the psyche, and the emotions. It is the non-visible injury that is so difficult, because this injury is only seen within the mind and spirit
By Sandra McKinney of the veteran. Those around the veteran only see the effects of a most challenging affliction called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is so problematic to return home after being in constant battle mode; always on alert for the enemy activity, always hyper-vigilant, always on edge. One cannot return home and be the same person they were before going off to war. Your mind, your outlook, your life, is forever changed. We wish to thank Jennifer Lazarz for the accomplishment of coordinating the showings of these two veteran-related documentaries on September 10, 2016, at the Historic El Morro Theatre, plus bringing the films’ producer, director, and editor, Eric Christiansen, several veterans, and Jeff Senour and the CTS Band to Gallup for music and the excellent film presentations: HOMECOMING: A VIETNAM VETS JOURNEY – Which was filmed during an annual trip of Run for the Wall (www.RFTW.org) from California to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. It tells the story of our Vietnam Veterans, why they participate in RFTW, the brotherhood and healing they receive from the yearly pilgrimage, and how they feel that RFTW is now their “Parade” they never received when returning home from fighting in Vietnam.
Kenny Bass – Kuwait / Iraq ’03, US Marine Corps and Atlas “The Wonder Dog” – Kenny’s Service Dog.
Apache JayNesahkluah - Walking the lonely road after returning home from war.
SEARCHING FOR HOME: COMING BACK FROM WAR – This is a documentary which should be viewed by all veterans and their families. In this film you will hear words from a WWII Veteran, a Korean War Veteran, Vietnam Veterans, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, plus family members of veterans from different wars. Explore: the Truth, the Healing, and the Hope of veterans from all generations returning home from war. This emotional film chronicles the often-perilous journey from battlefront to home front. On September 11, 2016, this documentary received the award for Best Feature Documentary at the Burbank International Film Festival. It has also been accepted into the Ojai Film Festival with screenings on November 5th at Ojai Art Center and November 13th at the Chaparral Auditorium. I believe we will be seeing more top honors for this film. The New Mexico PBS channel KNME is to air "Searching for Home" on November 12, 2016 at 10:00pm. The people at KNME understand the mission of The Truth • The Healing • The Hope. Searching for Home is also available on iTunes, Google Play and Vudu. DVDs of this film and others are available at the store at www.truthhealinghope.com.
Searching for Home- Coming Back from War
Some of the participants in this film: John F. McKee: Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infringement 2nd Brigade, 4th Inf. Division Nov ’67- Nov ’68. Having served in Vietnam, John returned to America a “different man” with no welcome home, no parade, and no recognition for what he had gone through. For many years John struggled with the effects of combat in the Vietnam War. In early 2000 John watched a documentary entitled “Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey”. Inspired by the words of “Homecoming” from participant and fellow Vietnam Vet, J.R. Franklin, John went on the motorcycle “pilgrimage” chronicled in the film called “Run for the Wall”. John has returned year after year to undertake this motorcycle journey from California to the “Wall” in Washington D.C. It was on the “Run for the Wall” that John met a lovely lady and now his wife, Diann McKee. They both now volunteer every year for “Run for the Wall”, helping others find the healing John did. Gallup holds a special place in John’s heart, as it was our town that gave him his first “Welcome Home” in 2006 while on “Run for the Wall”. By supporting and appearing in “Searching for Home: Coming Back from War”, John and Diann hope to pass on the healing and hope.
Kenny Bass is the Executive Director and Co-founder of The Battle Buddy Foundation, and he is a Marine Corps infantry combat veteran. Wounded by a roadside bomb during a counter-ambush patrol in the Iraq War in 2003, his struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Behcet's Disease (from inoculations), and a broken VA system, motivated him to help his brothers and sisters-in-arms to find the support they need to survive life after combat. Rated as 100% disabled by the age of 23, Kenny found himself in a downward spiral before being prescribed his service dog, Atlas. “The problem arises when veterans who are trained to survive and thrive in a combat environment come home to relative safety,” Kenny says. “They aren’t trained for reintegration back into civilian life. Both combat and reintegration require training, and I was stuck with that kill switch in the on position for 10 years.” Kenny’s difficulties trying to acquire his own service dog inspired the formation of The Battle Buddy Foundation (www. TBBF.org). His personal knowledge and experiences make him uniquely qualified to help veterans just beginning the healing process. Kenny, along with his friend and fellow Marine Joshua Rivers, and Jon Campbell, cofounded TBBF in 2013 to effect long-term and tangible change in the lives of veterans and their families. “It’s hard for combat veterans to find someone that understands and can relate,” Kenny says. “We get it. There’s a comfort level when vets are helping vets. We're setting the new standard.” James R. Franklin – B Company, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division (Mobile Riverine Force) Vietnam ‘67 J.R. Franklin is “the real deal”. He has been there and done that with a huge sense of duty. Halfway through his Vietnam experience he realized that the “rules had changed”. He then mainly fought to get him, and more importantly his men, home alive. Upon returning home he went through the “Vietnam Vet Experience”: coming home but never receiving his “welcome home”. He lived for years not identifying as a vet. He was subject to violent outbursts and other symptoms of PTSD. He would avoid potholes while riding his motorcycle November 2016
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and be on constant alert for ambushes. He participated in “Run for the Wall”. This gave him the “welcome home” he had not previously received. It shored up his resolve and recovery. He has visited Gallup many times on the “Run” and has strong ties to our special town. J.R. realizes his recovery is based on daily maintenance and awareness of his personal and spiritual condition. He has dedicated his life now to being an advocate for vets assisting vets to get into the VA system. J.R. worked to get a bill passed in the Kansas State Senate for Veterans license plates on motorcycles, plus he works on an advisory committee for a Kansas Congressman. J.R. is known to get on his bike and travel halfway across the country to help a vet in need. JR is featured in both “Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey” and “Searching for Home: Coming Back from War”. Pam Payeur – Mother of an Iraqi Freedom Veteran and Founder of Wounded Heroes of Maine. Pam Payeur, founded the Wounded Heroes Program of Maine in 2008. It began as a result of the challenges she and her son, Cpl. Mike Payeur, U.S. Army, Retired, faced when he returned stateside from combat as a wounded veteran. (Mike Payeur is also a Searching for Home participant). As of today, the Wounded Heroes Program of Maine has helped hundreds of wounded veterans with financial support and guidance through the government's system, helping them acquire the benefits they so rightfully deserve. As an all-volunteer organization, over 90% of all funds raised go directly back to providing assistance to Maine's wounded veterans as they transition back to civilian life. Sergeant Brandon Deaton, Infantry. U.S. Army Retired Iraq '06 -'07 – Recipient of the Purple Heart as he is a below-theknee amputee. Brandon enlisted in the Army after recognizing the perils of 9/11. He was “grunt” infantry and is proud of it. He went
Members of the CTS Band, participants in the movie, Mayor Jackie McKinney (third from right) and Eric Christiansen (second from right) after the film showing at the El Morro Theatre
through three IED (Improvised Explosive Device) episodes. In the second IED episode, he lost his beloved commander on Christmas morning. The last IED event, his right leg was severely damaged. After a year in Walter Reed Army Hospital, the doctors agreed the only healing solution was to remove the leg. Brandon currently lives in Maine and enjoys shooting, the outdoors, friends, and family. He hopes his appearance in Searching for Home will help others with their healing. There are many ways we show bravery and courage. It could be by standing up for yourself or another person or by fighting for what you believe in. It is often that our military members show bravery AND courage by putting their lives on the line. Some could say it is the duty of a soldier, but whatever situation you are in, duty or not, to knowingly put yourself in a position that could humiliate you, torture you, or kill you, is certainly bravery. More than one veteran has told me that the way they help themselves is to help others. The men and women in this film and many of Gallup’s own Veterans Helping
Veterans are reaching out to tell their own stories and to listen and assist others who have also been to war. These men and women recognize that the way to recovery and reintegration at home is through the fellowship other veterans can offer. Staring your fears right in the face and taking them on with the faith that you will come out on top is also true courage and bravery. Franklin, McKee, Deaton, and Bass, each came home with damage from war. They each had shown courage and bravery in battle and daunting circumstances, but they, and many others like them, now show courage and bravery as they forge ahead in their new worlds to help other veterans to heal.
May God Bless Our Veterans! Though a date has not yet been determined, it is the intention to show these documentaries again at the El Morro Theatre. Please watch for the date in El Morro Theatre advertisements.
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Toys for Tots is a nationwide program that collects and distributes new, unwrapped toys during the holidays to needy children throughout the communities where the campaign is being conducted. By delivering these toys, the goal is to bring Christmas Joy to area children. Toys for Tots is in its 68th year and has collected and distributed more than 469 million toys.The Toys for Tots campaign in McKinley County is entering its 6th year and is organized
by the Western New Mexico Motorcycle Rights Organization (WNMMRO) with help from iHeart Media, Gallup High School Bengal Dance team, ROTC, and Dylan Vargas Mixed Martial Arts Academy, plus members of the community. Donations of new and unwrapped toys are greatly appreciated. Local businesses around Gallup will have Toys for Tots boxes available starting November 1st, where you will be able to deposit your toy donations.
This year distribution of the toys will be on December 18th from 10am to 2pm at the Larry Brian Mitchell center located at 700 Joseph M. Montoya Blvd.The ages are from infant to 12 years. Registration is through McKinley County grade school counselors, or you may e-mail Barbara at Galluptoysfortots2016@gmail.com or call at 505-870-7145 beginning November 1st.
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Enduring Gallup Businesses Bubany Lumber Company
John Kozeliski sitting at his desk at the lumber yard
Store front of Bubany Lumber Co.
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George Bubany came to Gallup, New Mexico from Yugoslavia in the 1910’s with just $5 in his pocket. Bubany originally came to mine coal but it didn’t take long for his entrepreneurial spirit to kick in. Not only did he start Bubany Lumber Company in 1929, but through the years, also Bubany Sand & Gravel (which later became Gallup Sand & Gravel), plus The Merchants Bank (which transitioned into Bank of America), Bubany Insurance, The Grand Hotel, and likely several other ventures. This immigrant from Yugoslavia ended up owning half of Gallup, and was even Mayor of Gallup from 1944 to 1952. John Kozeliski sits in his tiny corner office at Bubany Lumber surrounded by shelves of product books; multi-tasking by tending the telephone which rings continually, answering questions from his staff, and in between he supplied answers to my many questions. You could tell that John enjoys telling how Bubany Lumber became a Kozeliski family business. “My dad, John, Sr., was born in 1911. He completed a sixth grade education, and then went to work for George Bubany at
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the Grand Hotel for $1.00 a day. When my dad said he was not returning to school, George Bubany asked him if he wanted to work at the lumber yard for $3.00 a day. That was quite a salary jump for my dad,” John mused. “My dad died in 1980, and this lumber yard supported him, his wife, and four children through the years. I worked part-time here at the lumber yard while I was in high school, starting in 1956. When I graduated in ‘59, I came to work full time and I have never left,” John laughs. Remembering back many years John explains, “The old lumber yard burned to the ground in 1949. One year to the day in 1950, George Bubany reopened Bubany Lumber Company and won an award for lumber yard design.” John grins and says, “I was just a little kid when the fire happened, but I remember the firemen put water on the fire for two days and finally had to quit, because the City of Gallup was running out of water!” The company’s three-acre plot stretches across Third Street to the south and Maxwell Street to the west. “We have
Outside lumber sheds with many different building materials
Portrait of George Bubany hangs on the wall of the Lumber Yard.
hardly changed the physical layout of the business in all these years. Why change an award-winning design?” John asks with a grin. A warehouse attaches to the main office building, and along with several storage sheds, stands a long 550-foot storage building that wraps from the west around the back of the yard to the south. “John Guest and Sophie (Bubany) Guest inherited the lumber yard from George Bubany,” John explained. “I guess the lumber business ran in our family blood. In 1972 my dad, Charlie Kauzlaric, and I bought Bubany Lumber Company from John and Sophie Guest,” Kozeliski states proudly. “When my dad died in 1980, one third of the business was divided between us four kids; me, Richard, Eddie and Patricia, and at that time we bought out Charlie Kauzlaric’s interest,” John explains. Richard and Patricia were share-holders and John and Eddie managed the business, with Eddie retiring in 2005. Kozeliski’s son Steven worked for a time at the lumber yard with his dad, but left to move to Colorado in 2006. For the last 10
Wood stoves and Pellet stoves sell all year round
years, John has solely managed the lumber yard along with his excellent staff. John proudly explains, “We all do every type of job here; I am getting a little older now, but I used to load or unload lumber, bricks or bags of concrete right alongside the staff. But we all wait on customers, we all mix paint, we all stock shelves…we all just do what needs to be done. That is what an old-fashioned lumber yard is all about.” “Service is our key to success. I run the business the old fashioned way; the way I learned 55 years ago. We primarily serve the commercial builders. If a contractor calls needing ten 2 x 4s, we try to have the delivery to them within the next 30 minutes so that the contractor doesn’t have carpenters standing around not working,” John says. “You don’t get that type of service from the Big Box stores,” John beams. Back in 2005, a newspaper columnist predicted that Bubany Lumber, along with other independent yards, would fold when the local Big Box opened its doors. John chuckles softly when he says, “Guess we proved that prediction wrong!” The dependability of Bubany Lumber Company has attracted business through the years, not only locally, but up to at least a 100-mile radius. “We are here from 7:00am to often after 5:00pm (which is closing time). We have many, many repeat customers who know they can depend on us to provide the product and the service they need,” states Kozeliski. Bubany Lumber Company does have a computer for processing accounts receivable, but you won’t find any inventory or sku numbers listed in a computer program. All tickets for sales are still hand-written. Bills are paid by writing out a check by hand. Inventory is in the heads of John and his staff. Consultants have come in through the years wanting to help them “update and computerize” to “make things easier”. John laughs, “We have done it this way so long, we wouldn’t know how to change!”
Walking into the store, you will find a row of wood stoves and pellet stoves which are actually sold all year round. There is a good supply of shovels, rakes, trowels, hammers, nails, levels, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, paints that can be mixed to any color, stains, brushes…the options are plentiful. Outside, you will find bricks and blocks, along with all your lumber needs. “We don’t sell pots and pans,” Kozeliski laughs, “but if you need building materials, we have it, or we can get it for you.” Bubany Lumber Company is just an old fashioned lumber yard that strives to give the best service around. Located at 111 North Third Street, Bubany Lumber Company is ready to serve you. Kozeliski, himself, will usually answer the ringing phone of (505) 863-4448. Drop by or give them a call for all your building needs.
Looks like great-grandson Kamden might be the next lumber yard manager
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Cameron Trading Post This year the Cameron Trading Post is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. This impressive trading post sits on the Colorado River gorge and contains some of the best views around. Originally a place for weary travelers to rest on their way out west, the Cameron Trading Post has grown into a multi-complex hospitality center dedicated to preserving Native American culture.
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Cameron Trading Post contains several different attractions, but its best feature is its location. It is near many historical and cultural sites; the main one being the Grand Canyon which is only a thirty minute drive from the trading post. In fact, the trading post’s hotel began as a place for Grand Canyon tourists to stay while visiting the canyon. Each room is decorated in a Southwest style and many provide spectacular views of the Colorado gorge.
Now, the trading post has much more to offer than just a place to stay. Their gift shop contains some of the best Navajo rugs, Hopi pottery, silver, and turquoise jewelry around. You can even watch Elsie Grander, their professional rug weaver, create a traditional Navajo rug in their rug room. Since first starting out, they have grown their inventory considerably. They have added Apache baskets and beadwork from Plains Indians, as well as Grand
Canyon souvenirs, Native American art, sand paintings, and old cowboy western gear from the days of the Old West, as well as replicated western clothing and merchandise. Another unique aspect of the Cameron Trading Post is its art gallery. Guests can peruse through Native American art, clothing, pottery, and many other unique and precious items. Plus, the walls and walkways of the art gallery are historic pieces in and of themselves. Sprinkled throughout the sandstone are dinosaur tracks. These preserved footprints date pack to the Triassic period and were left by the Cheirotherium, a dinosaur that left its footprints in the deep mud, that then turned into sandstone and can now be seen in the trading post art gallery! Although the Cameron Trading Post is dedicated to preserving and showing off its history, it contains modern conveniences as well. Its restaurant serves American, Native American, and Mexican food in a comfortable setting surrounded by Native American art, baskets, and rugs, and opens up to show the breathtaking view of the Colorado River Gorge. There is also a convenience market that sells groceries and old-fashioned merchandise.
Dry goods, wool, and tack hang from the rafters just like they did a century ago, creating an old-west experience as you buy your food. Probably their most impressive feature though, is their garden. Designed and planted in the 1930s, the Cameron Trading Post garden contains a variety of trees and flowers with beautiful stone pathways and waterfall features. It is a stunning oasis in the middle of the desert and can be reserved for weddings, family gatherings, or other festive events. The Cameron Trading Post has come a long way from its beginning a hundred years ago. Soon after a swayback suspension bridge was built over the gorge in 1911, making it possible to travel over the gorge instead of having to go around it, two brothers, Hubert and C.D. Richardson, set up the Cameron Trading Post. At that time it was only a place where the Navajo and Hopi natives came to barter their wool, blankets, and livestock for dry goods. It took some customers days to travel to the post by horse drawn wagon, and the brothers always fed and housed those who needed a place to stay. This allowed the brothers to set up good relations with the Native
American people. As the post grew, it maintained its good community standing and always kept true to its philosophy of hospitality. The current president of the post is actually a descendent of the original founders and takes seriously his role of maintaining the post as a hospitality oasis. The Cameron Trading Post is a unique experience for anyone. With its hotel, restaurant, convenience store, art gallery, and garden, you won’t need for anything when staying there, plus its central location to many of the unique attractions in New Mexico and Arizona provide endless opportunities for amazing experiences. It is truly a jewel in the desert. You can learn more about the trading post and browse through their extensive catalogue of Native American items at their website: www.camerontradingpost.com.
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Hauling Chizh (Firewood)
If you’ve live around these parts, then you’ll know that the first freeze usually happens at the end of September or at the beginning of October. By now many wood sheds are stock-piled with plenty of firewood for the winter. If your wood bins are not quite full, then you haven’t lived here long enough, and you’ll be buying firewood real soon. However, there are those of us who grew up in wood-heated homes but now live in gas or electric-heated homes, and we no longer have to chop wood. But the need to have firewood is still part of our annual ritual because we all have loved ones who need plenty of chopped firewood. Like any other animal who prepares for the winter, we also need to prepare by having enough firewood to keep our homes or our grandparent’s home warm
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until April. Because hauling wood is such a chore, you must be highly motivated to get out into the mountains to chop down trees into small enough pieces to fit the stove. The motivation depends on the situation. If the motivation is to be obedient to a parent, then the chore could be a matter of survival. If your motivation is to do it out of love for your grandparents or an elderly relative, then it is well-placed and always wellreceived. A lot of senior citizens still live in wood-heated homes and have no desire to upgrade to the simplicity of a thermostat. And you can’t really blame them. Nothing beats the warmth of a fireplace or stove when the winter winds roar outside. Nothing beats the crackling and popping of burning wood, and the smell of cedar smoke. Chances are, the nostalgia of a
wood stove is also part of the motivation to help gather firewood, and to keep the grandparents warm is a huge bonus. Another motivation which appeals to the outdoorsy people is to simply get out of the house and into the beautiful mountains surrounding Gallup. It wouldn’t even matter which direction you go, there is plenty of scenery to enjoy. Every trip is a sensory overload any time of the year. You’ll certainly spot wildlife and smell wildflowers at the same time. However, the crisp mountain air will quickly be replaced by the bouncing echo of a chainsaw, and the smell of its exhaust. No matter, you should take your camera along, just in case. The whole process of cutting down trees, chopping chords into smaller pieces, loading and unloading firewood is a real
workout. Perhaps that is why most people procrastinate. But every family has at least a couple of active, energetic members who do most of the work and don’t mind breaking a sweat. They don’t even mind getting out into the cold of winter to bring in wood. The rest of us just follow along doing the best we can, even if takes us multiple trips and extra hours to get it done. By the end of our first haul, every muscle in our bodies are sore from head to toe for the rest of the work week, only to do it again the following weekend. This category of people is where a lot of us are, and we’re not afraid to admit to it. But, we do it because we have to–out of obedience, love, or generosity. In the end, some of us just break down and drive to the usual selling spot and buy a load.
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On Saturday, November 19, 2016, join iHeartMedia as we broadcast from Lowe’s Supermarket Downtown, located at 403 W. Aztec from 11am to 3pm. We ask for your help to fill The Community Pantry’s freezers with Turkeys and their shelves with non-perishable foods for the needy families and our veterans this holiday season. While purchasing your family turkey, to receive the special low price, you must purchase an additional turkey of the same weight to be given to The Community Pantry. Listen to iHeartMedia Stations KGLX 99.1, and KXTC 99.9, and Rock 106.1 for the SUPER LOW PRICE on turkeys. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you November 19th at Lowe’s Supermarket Downtown, 403 W. Aztec.
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People Reading
Robyn Thibado and Lori Arsenault taking a break to read the Journey in the Museo de Cafe in Cusco, Peru
13
th Annual
Gallup Journey
Arts Edition
Call to artists, writers, poets, photo nuts, and anyone we forgot.
SHORT STORY
PHOTOS
POETRY
1. Each story must be no more than 750 words. 2. Each story must be typed and emailed to gallupjourney@gmail. com with your name and mailing address.
1. Please submit your photos via email (gallupjourney@gmail.com), or bring a disc to the Gallup Journey office (105 S. Third Street). 2. FIVE photos per entry. Please include your name and mailing address.
1. Each poem must be typed and emailed to gallupjourney@gmail. com with your name and mailing address.
3. ONE entry per person.
2. ONE entry per person.
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8 Questions
8 Questions for Phillip C. Hart
Gallup Police Department – Chief of Police
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Chief Hart, what brought you to Gallup? Actually, my wife was born and raised here. Her family still lives here, so we’ve been coming to Gallup for about 35 years since I met her. This last trip was to visit her mom and stay with her mom for a little while and things just kind of fell into place.
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Could you give us a general idea of your background in law enforcement? I was a City of Lakewood, Colorado police officer from 1985 to 1991. I was hired on with the US Drug Enforcement Administration and worked there from 1991 to 2013 when I retired. I was in five different offices: Denver, CO, Spokane, WA, Seattle, WA, Washington, DC, and then finished up in Albuquerque, NM.
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What do you like most about the Gallup Police Department? It was pleasant to find out and experience the personnel we have here. The police officers and the civilian personnel we have at this department are just fantastic people. They are very good police officers. They carry themselves with a high level of professionalism. You don’t see that in a lot of small police departments very often. I’m proud to say that since I’ve been here, the officers continue to impress me every day with the way they handle themselves, with the way they handle the civilians. They have a tough job, especially in this day and age.
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What’s the biggest challenge of this job? The biggest challenge is really truly maintaining the number of officers that we have here. When I got here we had five vacancies. We currently have eleven vacancies for police officers. For the community service aides we had five on when I came here out of nine possible positions, so we are almost 50% down in
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those positions. Recruiting is tough. This job is a calling, and a lot of people are taking a second thought on whether this is what they want to go into.
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How do your call loads compare to other police departments? We answer between three and four times the number of calls for service on a per-officer basis than the Albuquerque Police Department does. So our guys work very hard. We answer about 160 to 170 calls for service in a 24-hour period. That’s generally 10 to 12 officers answering all of those calls and that doesn’t include onsite observations, traffic stops, and civilian contacts; so they are extremely busy.
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How has the controversy over policing nationwide affected the morale of police officers? I think that nationwide it has significantly affected the morale of police officers, particularly in the cities where they have had critical incidents that have made the press. And sadly, in today’s modern age of technology, there are cell phone cameras that record video, there’s the cameras that are up on businesses or out on the streets, everybody’s got a camera, everybody puts it on YouTube or Facebook or wherever. Then the press gets hold of it, and the officers tend to be convicted before the evidence is in. And that’s very, very stressful on what all police officers do on a day-to-day basis. They are second-guessing themselves as to what they are doing, how they should be doing things, and it takes a toll. It really does.
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On a different note, what’s it like to move to Gallup and live here fulltime. What’s been pleasant about it for you? What I’ve found both professionally and personally is the people in this town are just – well, they are actually wonderful.
I knew a lot of people coming into Gallup, and people come up and shake my hand and say, “Welcome to Gallup. We’re glad you’re here.” It’s heartwarming to see that kind of an attitude from a community. I feel we are welcome here on a personal level.
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So what do you do in your spare time? I don’t have a lot of spare time. This summer has been extremely busy with all the wonderful events that the City of Gallup holds throughout the summer. I have tried to get myself to every event that the city has hosted and to get out and just talk to people and see the people. So my spare time has been limited, but my wife and I like to travel. It is fun to play a newly-popular game called Pickle Ball. We like to play golf. So when the new golf course, or rather the remodeled golf course, opens up this spring, I’ll be thrilled.
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Every year, it seems like the holiday season starts earlier and earlier, with big box stores setting out Christmas decorations well before Halloween and advertisers sending season’s greetings despite the 70° weather. At ArtsCrawl: 80s Flashback on Saturday, November 12th, take a night off from the holiday grind and time travel with us to the decade of Care Bears, Pac Man, Trapper Keepers and Dirty Dancing. We’re getting nostalgic already! Deck yourself out in neon spandex, acid wash, slouch socks, shoulder pads, fanny packs, scrunchies and parachute pants. Then strut your stuff at one or all of the following: • Camille’s Sidewalk Café’s Air Band Contest—better start dusting off your head banging skills. • The ArtsCrawl 80s Fashion Show—walk the catwalk in style. • 80s Karaoke—belt out your favorite MJ or Madonna. • Jumbo 80s Game Tent—play giant Jenga, larger-than-life-sized Tic-Tac-Toe and classic Twister with your friends and fam! Quintana’s Music & Indian Jewelry is also getting in on the fun of our 80s theme: stop by to hear the aptly named Deja Voo band perform. Pop by the El Morro Theatre for “Trailer Palooza”. The Theatre will be dishing out upcoming movie trailers all night along with hot dogs and popcorn. Shallow Gallery is also opening with an 80s twist. LA-based artist Craig George combines street art and Navajo culture and landscape in paintings that blend graffiti and oil and acrylic painting in an eye-popping mix that is quickly garnering critical and popular acclaim across the nation. Local artist Linda Bowlby’s solo show at ART123 Gallery promises to be equally colorful and eye-catching with works that are equal parts color and texture. For totally rad fashion, righteous music, gnarly artwork, and tubular fun, don’t miss ArtsCrawl: 80s Flashback on November 12th. Be there or be square! Stay up-to-date with ArtsCrawl by following @ArtsCrawl Gallup on Facebook.
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“In the end it is not the years in your life that counts; it is the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln
GROWING OLDER AND THE AGES OF MAN In “Much Ado About Nothing”, William Shakespeare talks about the ages of man: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His Acts being seven ages.” Then Shakespeare lists the seven ages: 1. the Infant (“mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms”); 2. the School-boy; 3. the Lover (“sighing like a furnace, with a woeful ballad made to his mistress’ eyebrow”); 4. the Soldier (“full of strange oaths, and bearded like the pard; jealous in honor, sudden and quick in quarrel, seeking the bubble reputation even in the cannon’s mouth”); 5. the Justice (“in fair round belly with good capon lined, with eyes severe, and beard of formal cut, full of wise saws and modern instances”); 6. the lean and slippered Pantaloon (“with spectacles on nose, and pouch on side; his youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide for his shrunk shank; and his big manly voice, turning again toward childish treble sound”) and finally; 7. Second Childhood (“mere oblivion– sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything”). 52 November 2016
At this point in my life, I am somewhere between the Soldier and the Justice. I have fought many good fights but not yet done with battle. I acquired some wisdom along the way. I am thrilled when my son, the lawyer, sometimes (and usually with reluctance) asks for my advice. I don’t know about the “fair round belly” of the Justice, but it is larger than it used to be. You know you are growing older when you meet with your male friends, and the main topic of discussion is your latest ailment. We used to talk about beautiful women, but now it has come down to what hurts this week or how hard it is to get out of the car after a long drive. There is something wrong with this picture, but whether we like it or not, time marches on. When I was around 50 (my wife has yet to reach that age), I lost two of my good friends. They both died of heart attacks. I believed they would both outlive me, but God had other plans for them. Kitty and I decided that we should go to the places around the world that we wanted to see, because you never know when your time is up. We had gone on some cruises (not my favorite) and seen older people on walkers having great difficulty getting around. They were not in the best of moods either. We decided that we needed
By Jay Mason to travel sooner rather than later, and we did. I have several friends who are at least 10 years older than I am. They have remarked that time itself is moving faster now. I hadn’t noticed that perception before, but it seems to be true. When you are already over halfway home, the time you spend here seems to move at a faster rate. You want to fill as much of that time as you can. Of course, one necessary ingredient to that wish is your health. We all know many people who cannot do the things they want to do because their health has declined. When I went to my last high school reunion, I looked at my classmates and thought, “Did I go to school with these people? They look (and act) much older than I.” So all you Soldiers out there, mind your health, because you will have to live with the choices you make during those years when you still have the capacity to injure yourself in a serious way. Another aspect of growing older for me is the frequency of dreams. My neurologist told me that if you are dreaming, you are getting some of the r.e.m. sleep which is good for you. Lately I have been dreaming a lot. They are not of the wine, women, and song variety. They are usually the dreams of adventure and pending disaster. I have
dreamed of being late for class (last class 40 years ago). I have dreamed of being late for track practice or late for a race and not being in shape to run (last serious race 40 years ago). I dreamed I robbed a bank and woke up just as I was being caught. The scariest dream is one where I had a stroke (Age of Second Childhood), and my lovely, young wife Kitty has taken me to a slot tournament in Laughlin. I am in a wheelchair. She places me in front of a slot machine and says, “Just hit the button, hit the button.” I wake up in a cold sweat. I place no significance in any of these nocturnal pastimes; I just hope that I don’t dream of my death and not wake up. Now what about the sixth age of man – this lean and slippered Pantaloon? You may have seen a Pantaloon, perhaps at the Venetian in Las Vegas. It is a comedic Italian character who is an old man dressed in baggy trousers that are gathered at his ankles. This is the proverbial jolly old soul. He still has some wits about him, but he is moving toward Second Childhood. He is a great person to be around at the party. He is the fun uncle that always has a great story to tell. I am not there yet. So what does this all mean? What did Shakespeare have in mind for us? His timeless poetry has survived and inspires even today. What happens after this soliloquy about the Ages of Man? The Duke and his soldier friends sit down to enjoy a meal together and listen to a song that praises life in general. And you remember; the play ends with a double marriage after all the trials and tribulations that had come before. So there is Hope for us all.
God lets us choose. You can curse the darkness if you wish, or you can praise the sunrise given each day. You can be bitter against those who have injured you during your lifetime, or you can treasure the moments that you have with grandchildren or maybe even great grandchildren. Life is not perfect. We hope for a better life in heaven, but we still have choices to make here on earth. Let’s make the most of it. I leave you with the song sung to the Duke’s merry band:
Blow, blow, thou winter wind. Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude; Thy tooth is not so keen, Because thou art not seen, Although thy breath be rude. Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly: Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly: Then, heigh-ho, the holly! This life is most jolly.
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Arts & Crafts Fair and Recycling Sat. Jamboree Sponsored by The McKinley Citizens' Recycling Council and the NWNM Regional Solid Waste Authority. Seeking vendors of recycled arts and crafts. Contact: Betsy 505-721-9879 betsywindisch@yahoo.com Gallup Community Service Center (Old Bingo Hall) 9am - 3pm
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A fund raiser for two local Mon. Gallup churches Fresh evergreen wreaths, swags, garlands, centerpieces and more from the Pacific Northwest are available for decorating and gifting for the upcoming holidays.The deadline to order for local delivery or direct delivery in the continental USA, is Monday, November 7th.This is a fund raiser for two local Gallup churches:Westminster Presbyterian to raise funds for camp scholarships, and for Church of the Holy Spirit for their music ministry. To request a brochure or for more information contact Betsy (WPC) 505-722-9257 betsywindisch@yahoo.com or Loren (HS) 505-863-2947
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Spa Day Mon. Relay For Life Fund Raiser! Contact: Joyce Graves 505-863-3075 UNM-Gallup Cosmetology Dept. Gurley Hall
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The Gallup Interfaith Tues Community Gathering Get to know your neighbor, and be a part of creating a better community Westminster Presbyterian Church 6:30pm
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2nd Street Arts Festival 2nd STREET Event Center & 2nd Street between Aztec and Coal 10am - 4pm College and Career Expo Sponsored by UNM Rio West Mall 10am Turkey Trot: 11am Holiday Craft Fair: 10am - 5pm Golden Angel Giving Tree: Kick off Event Rio West Mall
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“Friday Night Hootenanny” Friday Gallup’s longest running live acoustic show with Dylan McManus. Camille’s 7-9pm Every
Every The non-profit, Gallup Solar Wednesday hosts educational presentations & offers potential solutions about all things solar. Your questions, ideas & expertise are welcome. For info call: 505-728-9246 113 E. Logan 6-8pm
Habitat for Humanity Saturday Yard Sale If you have household items to donate or wish to volunteer on construction call Bill Bright at 505-722-4226. Warehouse Lane off of Allison Road 9am-12pm Every
The City of Gallup’s Monday Sustainable Gallup Board Each Month Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling and other environmental issues are welcome. Call Bill Bright at 505-722-0039 for information. The Octavia Fellin Library 3-5pm First
Plateau Sciencess Society Pam Maples will present the documentary, "Clean Up: Why & How." More Info: contact Martin Link, (505) 863-6459. the Red Mesa Center, 105 W. Hill Street in Gallup 2:30pm Santa Set Open Rio West Mall 11am
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City Of Gallup Veterans Day Weekend Events Immediately following the parade will be a ceremony at the Courthouse Square honoring our Veterans. This event will feature a presentation of the Missing Man Table by UNM Veterans the National Anthem sung by John Encinio, and speeches by Mayor McKinney and more.
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Running The Navajo Nation Tourism is changing on the Navajo Nation. No longer do visitors have to take in the beauty of the Nation from designated viewing areas. Imagine exploring the 27,000 square miles of Navajo land by foot. The adventure could possibly take you into the three States that the Navajo Nation spreads across. It is estimated that more than two million people visit the Navajo Nation each year. Those visitors are coming from everywhere. It is a popular destination for Americans, as well as those from other countries. Europeans and others have been making the journey to the Four Corners for years. The Navajo People and traditional culture are a big reason that so many make the journey. However, no one can deny the beauty of the land. One look at the majestic Shiprock, or a peak from the top of Canyon de Chelly, a tour around Monument Valley, and a number of other destinations, keeps appreciating visitors returning. In December 2015, the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Navajo Youth Empowerment Services (NavajoYes) to hold the first-ever marathon at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. More than 200 runners came from countries as far away as the Netherlands and Canada to participate. It was so successful, organizers decided to continue the phenomenal event. Runners from around the world will make their way to Monument Valley for the 2nd Annual Marathon event to be held Saturday, November 19, 2016. Race time begins at 10:00am for both a half marathon and a full marathon. Monument Valley is truly a mystical place that transforms the mind, spirit and
body. It is a place where you can reconnect with Mother Earth. The race will attract runners of all experience levels. Of course, you will have marathoners looking for a personal best. For others, it is a journey to be appreciated, and the time to complete the race will not be a factor. Come immerse yourself into a world that moves to a different rhythm and sings a different song….it’s time to embrace the sway of ancient Navajo history and the rugged splendor of Mother Nature’s awesomeness. Take serenity to a whole new level and experience the timeless wonders and rustic elegance of the beautiful Navajo land. Don’t worry; you will not have to wait another year to run on the Navajo Nation. Avid runners will be pleased that an inaugural four-day marathon, called the Four Corners Quad Keyah Marathon Challenge, will also be held on December 8-11, 2016 at Four Corners Monument. This firstever event will stretch into four separate days – participants will run in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and finish at Four Corners Monument. For more information about both marathons, contact Tom Riggenbach at: chuskaman@yahoo.com or visit www.navajoyes.org. The Navajo Nation is also excited to introduce a new hiking and running trail in Window Rock, Arizona. The new trail is called the Navajo Nation Museum Trail, which begins at the Navajo Nation Museum and ends at Window Rock Navajo Veterans Memorial Park. Make the Navajo Nation your new destination for adventure! November 2016
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