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Plan cuts service organizations 25 percent; talks continue today DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune

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Farmington is 59 on dangerous cities list

Farmington City Manager Rob Mayes has proposed a 2 percent raise for employees, while also asking the Farmington City Council to cut 25 percent of its annual funding to social DEBRA MAYEUX service agencies as a cost saving measure Tri-City Tribune in the Fiscal Year 2014 budget. Farmington has been ranked the 59th most dangerous Mayes presented a more than 700city in the United States on a list created by the Wall page budget book to the Council Street Journal. It moved up from the 86th most dangerous during a May 7 work session, during ranking last year. which he also stated that $3.5 million The Journal developed the ranking by using crimes stain cash reserves would be used to help Childhaven is one of several social service agencies that could receive a 25 percent cut in funds if tistics from the FBI. It compared the number of crimes offset a “hypothetical” $6 million deficit. receives from the city of Farmington under the FY2014 proposed budget. – File photo with the city’s actual population of 45,256 residents to The council previously authorized bad budgeting policy,” Sandel said. development a placement on a list of 1 to 100. Mayes to use the city’s cash reserves to cars, trucks and computers. “I am splitting hairs – it is a critical The cash reserve fund was developed There was a total of 2,132 crimes in Farmington in offset the deficit, and during the May budgeting philosophy for me to not in 2008, when the Council decided to 2012. Of those crimes 504 were violent in nature and 7 discussion Councilor Jason Sandel take non-recurring dollars and spend adopt a budgeting philosophy that 1,628 were property crimes. insisted the money be considered as that money on recurring expenses – I matched the state, Sandel explained. non-recurring revenue and be used for * rank A7 capital expenditures on things such as believe it is a train wreck and begs for * budget A7

EMS, 9-1-1 cuts? Commitee take proactive approach to GRT shortfall

Beer, wine licenses in county

Local restaurant owner gathers signatures for vote LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune A local restaurant owner is gathering signatures for a referendum to make beer and wine license applications available to restaurants in the unincorporated areas of San Juan County. Chris Taylor, owner of Fishheads San Juan River Lodge in Navajo Dam, has 75 days to collect 1,935 valid signatures from registered voters living in unincorporated areas of the county. Then, the county has 90 days to

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set an election. The last time there was an election to approve the issuance of beer and wine restaurant licenses in the unincorporated area of the county was in the 1970s, and it was turned down by voters, according to County Operations Officer Mike Stark. This election only applies to unincorporated areas of the county, outside of the Navajo Reservation and the incorporated cities of Farmington, Aztec and Bloomfield.

Ambulance and 9-1-1 services could be cut if the Emergency Gross Receipts Tax doesn’t bring in enough money to foot the bill, and San Juan County officials said they may be faced with this crisis in the future. The county and the cities of Aztec, Bloomfield and Farmington all contribute to the fund as well, but each city is facing its own budget crisis in FY2014. The gross receipts tax, GRT, is collected on every penny spent by

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Aztec School’s mill levy vote successful by large margin LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune A crucial source of funding for Aztec Schools’ maintenance and technology departments will continue after residents voted to continue the mill levy during a special election on May 7. The mill levy provides the district about

Superintendent Kirk Carpenter said. The tax was originally voted down during a Feb. 5 election because the district was requesting the continuation of the two mill levy, which would have slightly increased property taxes by 11 cents. Because the tax was originally not passed, school officials decided to lower the rate to $1.886 of every $1,000 of net taxable

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value, meaning the property taxes for residents and businesses will not increase. On Tuesday’s mill levy election, 973 residents voted with 305 residents voting against the tax and 668 residents voting for the tax, allowing it to continue for another six years. Carpenter said in the history of the

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$1.4 million every year to maintain school buildings and upgrade classroom technology. It also accounts for 93 percent of the maintenance department’s budget, according to Aztec Schools Maintenance Director Charlie Lee. “Obviously we are very relieved it passed, and thankful. It was quite a surprise when it did not pass the first time,” Aztec Schools

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signatures The three cities have the ability to grant liquor licenses to businesses, while the Navajo Nation is dry and does not allow the sale of alcohol. Navajo residents, however, still have an opportunity to sign the petition and vote in the referendum, according to Fisheads’ Manager Thaddeus Cano. “They are a separate sovereignty, but

they are also county residents and based on that they can sign the petition, and if it goes to election, then they can vote.” Even if the vote passes, the Navajo Nation’s liquor laws will not change. Taylor has wanted to obtain a beer and wine license for since 2010. Recently he was given the green light from the county to collect signatures to

petition the special election. He believes these licenses would boost local restaurant’s sales and generate tax revenue for the county. “Economically, this is important. It is difficult to make money just by selling food and no alcohol,” Taylor said. Restaurants are only eligible for a beer and wine license if they have a full kitchen, dining area, and

wait staff. “Restaurants serving only hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, or other fast foods will not qualify,” according to the Regulations and Licensing Department. Another requirement is that 60 percent of the full-service restaurant’s gross receipts sales must come from the sale of food. A beer and wine license does not include hard liquor such as

whiskey, vodka, rum, or tequila. There 650 businesses in New Mexico have a beer and wine license, according to the Regulations and Licensing Department. Taylor said if voters pass the bill, then it will allow restaurants in the unincorporated area of the county to sell beer and wine on every day of the week except Sundays.

“Alcohol is a touchy subject anywhere, and it is particularly touchy in New Mexico,” Taylor said. Another local business in the unincorporated areas of the county that sells alcohol is Wines of the San Juan. This business is able to do so, because it has a wine grower’s license, allowing for the sale of alcohol every day except Sunday.

in estimated revenue,” said Marcella Brashear, chief financial officer for San Juan County. Brashear explained in a May 6 meeting of the Emergency Medical Services Oversight Committee that the shortfall might need to be made up with county cash reserves. “History has shown those two entities don’t always spend

100 percent of their budget, so we haven’t had to dip into those cash reserves when looking into actual expenditures,” she explained. The FY2013 budget for Emergency Medical Services is $3.6 million, while the Consolidated 9-1-1 Dispatch Center’s budget is $4.9 million, Brashear said.

The GRT is expected to bring in $6.7 million in FY2014, and that is 5 percent below what it generated for FY2013, Brashear said. “We want to be cognizant about where we are going with all of this and so that is why we need to take a very close look,” County CEO Kim Carpenter.

Linda Thompson, deputy county CEO, said due to the $2.4 million gap, Emergency Medical Services and the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center officials must show an effort in cutting and reducing expenditures. “We have had a conversation with both entities and telling them they will have to manage, and at that point we will expect them

to reduce expenditures. It is up to each of the entities on how much to reduce.” She added that if the two entities are reducing expenditures, the County Commission will work with them. “If at some point they will be dipping into their reserve fund then it will be up to the Commission on how long they allow that for.”

cuts consumers in San Juan County, and sales are down throughout region. This means there is a $2.4 million gap in funding for Emergency Medical Services/Ambulance Services, and the San Juan County Consolidated 9-1-1 Dispatch Center. “Between those two entities they are expecting to spend $2.4 million more

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calendar ONGOING EVENTS LIVE HORSE RACING SunRay Park & Casino brings live horse racing to Farmington each week through June 23rd. Races are held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays. Simulcast horse racing year-round. SunRay Park & Casino is located off Hwy. 64 between Farmington and Bloomfield. Information: 505.566.1200 or www.sunraygaming.com AROUND THE PARKS IN 8 SATURDAYS WALKING PROGRAM The City of Farmington Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs invites walkers to participate in this free program over 8 Saturdays between May 4th and June 22nd from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. During the program we will visit 8 of the parks listed in the “Farmington Trails and Walking Guide.” Everyone is welcome to participate at any time during the program. Come walk the designated park with family, friends and pets. Register online at www.fmtn.org. Information: 505.599.1484 BIRD WATCHING RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER Enjoy bird watching and a beautiful walk through Farmington’s riverside trails every Tuesday morning. More than 100 species of birds have been noted throughout Animas Park and new birds fly in each season. Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, located in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, to join the friendly RNC staff for leisurely walk of 1-2 miles. Information: 505.599.1422 or www.fmtn.org/museum

live entertainment, food, arts and craft vendors, a parade, family games, Duck Race, four wheeler trail rides and more. Events take place in various locations throughout Bloomfield. Call for specifics! Information: 505-632-0880 or www.bloomfieldchamber .info

SAT MAY 11 SPRING MINI-CONTEST POWWOW This outdoor activity is held on the Farmington Indian Center grounds, 100 W. Elm St. The Spring Mini-Contest Powwow provides an opportunity for local dancers, singers and spectators a chance to socialize in a relaxed setting. Information: 505-327-6296. CYSTIC FIBROSIS WALK The 25th Annual Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis will be Saturday at Berg Park. Cystic Fibrosis is the most common genetic killer of children and young adults in the United States. For more information or to donate call 505.326.2529 or 505.486 .5695.

FRI MAY 17 ASTROFRIDAY “Path of Totality” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Planetarium. A stargaze follows, weather permitting, at 8:30 p.m. The Planetarium reser ves the right to substitute shows. This is a free event, but seating is limited. Information: 505.566.3361 or www.sanjuancollege.edu /Planetarium/index.htm

FRI MAY 17 SAT MAY 18 FRI MAY 24 SUN MAY 26 GOD OF CARNAGE Theatre Ensemble Arts presents “God of Carnage” at 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Little Theatre. God of Carnage (originally Le Dieu du carnage) is a play by Yasmina Reza. It is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hur t the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos. Information: 505.326.2839

SAT MAY 18 DUTCH OVEN BAKING For a real treat during camping or backyard cooking, try baking in a cast iron Dutch oven. If this is a new type of cooking for you, come to a demonstration and get some hands-on experience, recipes and tips from an expert at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center. Donna Thatcher will be demonstrating several recipes from start to tasting during a twohour outdoor session at 9 a.m. Bring a lawn chair and dress to spend the time outdoors around the fire in the sun and breezes of spring. Registration is required for this pioneer skill. Information: 505.599.1422

with a festival of music, food, entertainment, a 10K and 5K run & walk, riverside trail walks and river raft rides. Festival takes place at the River Reach Terrace, corner of Scott Ave. and San Juan Blvd., and at Animas Park, just off of Browning Parkway in Farmington. Information: 505.599.1140 or www.riverreachfoundation .com

SAT MAY 25 RIVERFEST 10K & 5K RUNS AND 2-MILE WALK Register in advance at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., or online at www.fmtn.org/prca, for this annual Fun Run and Walk. This beautiful cour se weaves throughout Animas and Berg Par ks during Riverfest. There will be no race day registration, register by Friday, May 24th at 2 p.m. Information: 505.599.1184

THURS MAY 30 SUN JUNE 2 AZTEC FIESTA DAYS Celebrate the arrival of summer in Aztec with the Hot Spot Car Show, a parade, live music, vendors, food, the Bennett’s Amusements Carnival (May 31-June 3) and the Burning of Old Man Gloom. Call for specifics! Information: 505-334-7646 or www.aztecchamber.com

RACHAEL CARSON: THE WOMEN OF NATURE BY ANN BEYKE Rachael Carson was a marine biologist when few women dared to tread water. Her life-long love of nature and science led to her research on how uncontrolled chemical use devastated wildlife and food sources. Her bestselling book, Silent Spring, detailed this devastation and led to the eventual ban on DDT in the United States. Ann Beyke has performed in local theater, film, television for nearly 25 years. She is pleased to bring to life one of the most influential women in modern history at the San Juan College Little Theatre at 7 p.m. This free event is part of the Chautauqua Learning Series. Information: 505-3349325.

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FRI MAY 10 CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION 300 to 400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month at the Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371. Native American art and craft vendors also onsite. Auction sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association, rug viewing 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m. Information: 505-785-7386, 505-610-6797 and Christinae2011@Live.com

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calendar HILLBILLY BAND ENTERTAINS 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. May 9 – Led by Bobbe Bluett Info: 505.599.1380 MOTHER’S DAY DINNER 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, May 10 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Please join us in celebrating our mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and women who are like mothers to us for this special dinner. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for anyone 60+ years of age and a $6 fee for anyone younger than 60. We ask, if it is your first visit to our nutrition program, that you complete a client assessment with one of our staff members before getting a lunch ticket. This makes it easier for you to come in and register to eat on a regular basis. For more information please call 505.599.1390. PRESENTATION BY THE LAWYER REFERRAL GROUP 10 – 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Workshop will cover Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorneys, Health Directives, Transfer on Death Deeds, and other topics. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the pres-

entation. In the afternoon, free 30-minute consultations will be available with answers to questions, and offer you a referral to a local attorney who can assist you. For more information, or to sign up for a free consultation, call 505.599.1390. CELEBRATE OUR MAY BIRTHDAYS Noon. Tuesday, May 14 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Birthday treats provided by “The Bridge” of Farmington. Info: 505.599.1380 JUNKIN’ WITH JUDI IN DURANGO Depart at 7:30 a.m. Friday, May 17 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Bring money for shopping and a bag to carry all your treasures home. We will stop at a few yard sales and continue on to visit thrift stores in Durango, Colo. Buy your own lunch in Durango. Cost is $5 and you must be 60+ years of age. Info: 505.599.1390 FOOT CARE AND DIABETES 10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This class will help you learn about proper nail care, proper footwear, and how to prevent

or delay problems with your feet. Class is taught by Basin Home Health. Info: 505.566.2287 ACTING 101 – NEW CLASS! 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 28 through July 23 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Are you a character? Or do you want to be one? Join us Tuesdays for excitement and creativity at Acting 101. This is a beginner class for 50+ wanting to learn and create through acting. The basics of acting will be taught through improvisation, games, monologues, and scene work. Have lots of fun crafting new scenes and making new friends. We will also attend the Sandstone Theater Production of “Grease” on Thursday, July 11. The class will put on a performance during the final session, showcasing scenes worked on throughout the course. Come expand your mind and create with us! This is an Encore Class brought to you by San Juan Community College and taught by Melissa Souers. For information and registration, call 505.566.3121. SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY CENTER & ANNEX On-going Classes 208 N. Wall Ave. Call 505.566.2256 for more information THE SILVER FITNESS CENTER 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1

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Center, behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Tai Chi is a series of fluid movements that can help with balance, flexibility, and muscle tone. These gentle exercises will leave you feeling refreshed. Free to anyone 50+. Information: 505.599.1390 ZUMBA GOLD 50+ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays (NEW DAY!) and Thursdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center, behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Party on the floor with Latin dance music that will make you smile. This exhilarating exercise class will get you moving to the beat. Cost is $2.50 per session. Info: 505.566.2288 FARMINGTON RECREATION CENTER 1101 Fairgrounds Road Call 505.599.1184 for more information Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m., no charge – Walk Laps in the Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, no charge – Shuffleboard and Ping Pong ZUMBA Wednesday, 7 – 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 – 11 a.m. At the Farmington Recreation Center, with instructor Shirley Murphy, interval-training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt

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Limbaugh, Kurtz and the bum’s Rush Big news for those who think there aren’t consequences in our media when professional talkers cross the line, or when famous reporters mess up and don’t fix their mistakes without qualification, or do so begrudgingly. We now see proof of the law of consequences. Conservative talk show titan and de facto Republican Party strategist Rush Limbaugh is considering leaving his show syndicator Cumulus Media. The Politico reports he’s irked by corporation CEO Lew Dickey’s blaming Limbaugh’s comments last year calling law student Sandra Fluke a “slut” for a sharp drop in company revenues as national advertisers flee Limbaugh like Dracula fleeing a cross. The website Mediaite says it confirmed that a “majority” of national advertisers won’t let their ads

run on Limbaugh show. Meanwhile, the up-andcoming The Daily Beast (which owns Newsweek) has “parted” ways with (i.e. dumped) former Washington Post media critic and Beast Washington Bureau chief Howard Kurtz due to his erroneous report on NBA star Jason Collins’ announcement that he was gay. Kurtz had wrongly said Collins’ hid a previous engagement to a woman – an error compounded by an initial qualified retraction. Plus, reports say, it didn’t help that Kurtz was pouring energy into helping another site’s content. The consensus is that the highly respected Kurtz, who hosts CNN’s “Reliable Sources,” got sloppy due to being overextended. How Limbaugh and Kurtz responded is instructive, indeed.

JOE GANDELMAN CAGLE CARTOONS The New York Daily News quoted a “source close to Limbaugh” (which could mean a source or Limbaugh himself ) as blasting Dickey: “‘Lew needs someone to blame, (so) he’s pointing fingers instead of fixing his own sales problem.’” Some believe this could be a Limbaugh contract negotiation ploy, but the intent seems to be part of a pattern where Limbaugh critics get blasted and are forced to apologize and renounce their heresy. Will Dickey’s name be added to the list? Why is this worth watching? Because Limbaugh’s show is the Mount Sinai of

the 21st century GOP far right, and his listeners echo his arguments. If he leaves Cumulus and its stations, it’ll be a major shakeup in talk radio even if other stations use him. Limbaugh’s verbal bombs also attract mainstream media attention, and people who don’t agree with him are driven to distraction – and their coverage helps promote his hyper-partisan, hyperideologist message. How did Kurtz respond? He issued a detailed, unqualified apology on CNN using words such as “I was in fact the one who was wrong ... I didn’t give him (Collins) a chance to respond

to my account ... my first correction was not as complete and as full as it should have been ...” and ended with: “I apologize to readers and viewers and most importantly to Jason Collins and to his ex-fiancée. I hope this very candid response will earn your trust back over time. It is something I am committed to doing.” It was a serious, gracious mea culpa, a statement of fact – in contrast to Limbaugh trying to squelch the reality that his show is bleeding national advertisers. Writes blogger John Aravosis, who backed a boycott of Limbaugh: “It’s interesting to note that Glenn Beck reportedly left Fox for the same reasons, because his ad revenue was faltering (though he denies it). I’d be curious whether we’ve gotten better at going after these guys, or whether America is

finally truly getting fed up with the shock jocks of the right.” Audiences and advertisers may indeed be tiring of Baby Boomer talk show hosts peddling 1960s-rooted polarization hubris, but Limbaugh is likely to thrive in somewhat diminished form. And audiences and readers are likely to give Kurtz another chance, even though on the Collins story he was not the most reliable of sources. The reality: Both must make course adjustments. Joe Gandelman, distributed exclusively by Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate. He is a veteran journalist who wrote for newspapers overseas and in the United States. He can be reached at jgandelman@themoderatevoice.com and can be booked to speak at your event at www.mavenproductions.com.

With Plan B contraception: What’s right age limit? The Food and Drug Administration this week announced new rules that would make Plan B emergency contraception available on an over-the-counter basis to all teens and women age 15 and older. Meanwhile, the Obama administration prepared to challenge a judge’s ruling that the morning-after pill be available to females of all ages, with no age restrictions whatsoever. The White House thus finds itself caught between reproductive rights activists on its left and a largely prolife constituency on the right, making almost nobody happy. What should the right rule be? Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk, the RedBlueAmerica columnists, debate the issue. MATHIS: A girl or woman should have available access to over-the-counter emergency contraception when she’s old enough to get pregnant. Period. End of story.

RED & BLUE STATES Joel Mathis & Ben Boychuk

That’s what a federal judge has ordered. And that’s what makes sense. Not because we want to encourage, say, a 12- or 13year-old girl to have sex. We don’t, and in fact it’s illegal. But neither do we want to see a 12- or 13year-old girl get pregnant and forced into parenthood far too young. The debate is broader than that, however, as Judge Edward Korman noted in his April order to make the contraceptive available to all females of childbearing age. “This case is not about the potential misuse of Plan B by 11-year-olds,” he wrote, pointing out that the number of such users taking the drug would be “miniscule.” “Instead,” he said, “the invocation of the adverse effect

of Plan B on 11-year-olds is an excuse to deprive the overwhelming majority of women of their right to obtain contraceptives without unjustified and burdensome restrictions.” Why is that? Well, researchers have shown there is enough confusion over who is eligible for over-thecounter Plan B access – and who isn’t – that up to 20 percent of drugstores improperly deny that access to women who clearly are eligible. In other words, the rules make it all too easy to keep Plan B out of adult hands. Which, for some people, may actually be the point: Some people believe that “emergency” contraception is immoral, no matter the age you take it. It’s their

right to hold that belief; they needn’t use Plan B. But neither should such folks be able to stand in the way of those women and teens who make the private and informed choice to spare themselves the burden of an unwanted pregnancy. BOYCHUK: The Plan B controversy isn’t about extending “reproductive freedom” to “women of all ages” – what euphemisms! Remember, the so-called morning-after pill is already available over-the-counter for adults, and it has been for years. No, this really is about public policy enabling girls to have sex consequencefree at a younger and younger age. Making Plan B available over-the-counter sends a mixed message, to say the least. In most states, a 15year-old girl who has sexual intercourse with an older boy is a victim of statutory rape. If that same girl were

caught at school with an aspirin or a Midol, she would be subject to severe punishment. Schools have “zero tolerance” for drugs – including likely expulsion and possibly even jail. Our confusing world may soon become more so, because for some would-be liberators of young American womanhood, Judge Korman’s decision doesn’t go far enough. “Lowering the age restriction to 15 for over-thecounter access to Plan B One-Step may reduce delays for some young women,” said Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, which brought the lawsuit alleging the FDA’s age restrictions on the morning-after pill were unlawfully arbitrary. But she complained the ruling “does nothing to address the significant barriers that far too many women of all ages will still find if they arrive at the drugstore without identification or after

the pharmacy gates have been closed for the night or weekend.” Picture for a moment a 15-year-old girl in the middle of the night, searching desperately for her Plan B. It’s insane. What’s the remedy? Vending machines? Maybe we could have couriers on call, 24-hours-a-day, to deliver the necessary drugs to “women of all ages.” Or maybe Northup and her comrades live in a strange and sordid world. We say our children are “the future” and our “most precious resource.” We lie. If those things were true, we would better protect our daughters, instead of treating them as little more than animals in heat. Ben Boychuk is associate editor of Manhattan Institute’s City Journal. Joel Mathis is a contributing editor to The Philly Post. Reach them at bboychuk@ city-journal.org, joelmmathis @gmail.com or www. facebook.com/benandjoel.

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budget “If you have extra money at the end of the year, you can’t count on it coming in, so you have to sweep that money into a special account – it is onetime money. It is money you can’t count on coming in ever again,” he said. “You sweep it in and look for an opportunity to spend that money on projects that need to be shored up.” Mayor Tommy Roberts said the cash reserve fund was “intended to be a very flexible tool to be used very flexibly in dealing with needs.” The mayor said it could be “labeled as recurring revenue,” because there was not a “crystal ball” in prior years allowing the Council to see into the future and predict what revenues would exist. Sandel said the state’s Legislative Finance Com-

mittee could come in and school the Council on what is recurring and what is non-recurring. “Our state has a clear history of recurring versus nonrecurring. The gross receipts tax and natural gas revenues are considered to be recurring revenue, but to consider all of our tax base non-recurring I think goes against what the established history is from the state of New Mexico and the way that we have done things here in the city.” Sandel requested a line item showing how the $3.5 million would be spent, and he especially did not want it spent on salaries, which under Mayes’ plan would go up 2 percent. This proposal came after the Council spent more than a year debating and adopting a new and con-

troversial pay plan that mandated 4 to 6 percent raises. Sandel questioned the manager’s philosophy leading to a cut in the city’s budget with an increase in salaries. “In a tight year when we’re cutting everything, why are we proposing raises?” Sandel asked. Mayes answered that while the pay plan required raises, many employees were only eligible for raises but did not receive them. He wanted everyone to get an increase this year. “It is as much a legitimate cost of doing business as any of our other services – we are people,” Mayes said, adding that the senior center and Sycamore Park Community Center are not the buildings but the people providing the services. “We

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are a service organization. Our people are our No. 1 asset. I believe we need to take care of our people.” While he proposed taking care of the city’s employees, Mayes also recommended a 25 percent cut in funds to the service organizations that provide for the residents of Farmington. Those organizations include, but are not limited to, Totah Behavioral Health, the Family Crisis Center, Four Winds Detox and Childhaven. This proposal came during the same meeting in which Mayor Roberts proclaimed May 9 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This proclamation said that addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth and families was fundamental to the future of Farmington, and the need for comprehensive coordinated mental health services for children, youth and families places upon our community a critical responsibility. These needs are addressed through organizations such as Childhaven, and its director Erin Hourihan was at the meeting not only to accept

the proclamation, but to ask the Council to continue supporting the organization. Childhaven is one of the two core agencies available for crisis, on-call support for children in need of services. It also has a contract with the city to provide an emergency shelter to children making a transition into foster care. The city contracts with Childhaven, and Hourihan pointed out that while there is an increased cost of living and continuing needs, the funds are decreasing on the federal, state and now local level. “In regard to services that we do provide, they are to the citizens and most vulnerable populations,” Hourihan said. Not being able to provide such services could have an impact on the city as well. “We urge the city to look deeper into various areas of potential cuts and also really look at the impacts of homelessness substance abuse and child abuse as well as the various different issues that we all grapple with.” Totah Behavioral Health deals with the adult

homeless and addicted population, and cuts to that program also could be a problem. “I do want to ask the Council to consider the cuts in social services as counterproductive to reducing your costs,” said Mike Renaud, regional director of Presbyterian Medical Services – the parent agency of Totah Behavioral Health. “This would be poor timing, to take a substantial decrease of funding across our services, especially Totah.” Councilor Dan Darnell said he would watch with a “close eye” any proposed cuts to these organizations. “This isn’t something we give folks. They are actually providing services. For every cut, that is a cut in service,” he said. Mayes said he could “soften the blow” with a $49,000 budget surplus that he discovered. That money could be shared among the non-profit, service-related agencies so the cuts don’t have to be deeper. The budget discussion continues at 9 a.m. May 10 as the City Council hosts another budget hearing at city hall.

committed on the street inebriate population – the assaults that occur as a result of that lifestyle – greatly skew the numbers, so your average citizen here really is quite safe and has never had the police department come to

their business or their residence. There is a certain population of people that deal with the police department often,” McPheeters told the Farmington City Council during a May 7 work session, where Councilor Mary Fischer mentioned the report. Fischer wanted to know if the report was accurate. “It’s a little alarming if that is the case,” she said. The numbers show that in 2012there were 67 crimes per square mile in Farmington, and of those 244 were burglaries,

rank Those numbers could be from “skewed” data, according to Farmington Police Captain Keith McPheeters, who also attributed the ranking to an inebriate population within the city. “The number of crimes

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mill levy district’s mill levy elections this was the largest turnout ever. “We see this as a vote for the schools and supporting our schools. The biggest winners are our kids, and the public has stepped up in these tough times,” Carpenter said,

adding that only four districts in New Mexico do not have mill money. “The mill is very important to districts in the state.” The mill is used to fix air conditioning units, fire alarms and fire extinguishers, and to hire services such as electricians,

plumbers, or pest control. It also is used to purchase computers and new desks for the students. Several groups helped spread the word on the importance of the mill levy passing. These groups include Aztec Kids First and the teacher’s union, Car-

penter said. Former Aztec Schools Superintendent Jim McGee organized Aztec Kids First, a grassroots group that was launched in order to educate the public about the mill levy. “My main focus was to get the correct information out there,”

McGee said. As a way to spread the word on the election, Aztec Kids First passed out flyers to student s’ parents, hung posters, and used social media. “The main thing was to get people to the polls and, in the future, continue to

get more people involved in the process,” McGee explained. “(McGee) was instrumental in getting this passed, from posting on Facebook to getting things organized and educating the public on why this money is important,” Carpenter said.

city’s population. Mike Renaud, regional director of Presbyterian Medical Services, addressed the street inebriate issue with the Council, during the budget discussion, saying a cut to his budget for Totah Behavioral Health Services could be counterproductive. “This is terrible timing because I have been working with the Farmington Police Department on reducing the costs with partnerships out of Totah for Farmington’s top 25 street inebriate offenders,” Renaud said. “It is the first time we have looked at some data and, as you can imagine, the jail has not provided us any. All of the wonderful folks out there are reluctant to provide us the data.” Council Jason Sandel offered to make an official request on behalf of the city to get Renaud what he

needed. “That is absolutely ludicrous that we have publically funded institutions that are refusing to give you data,” he said. The county was not refusing to give Renaud any information, as was discovered in April 25 emails between Renaud and San Juan County Detention Center Administrator Tom Havel. “The jail is a partner of the community, and all he has to do is ask for it,” Havel said, of the request made by Renaud. In an April 25 email to San Juan County officials, Renaud requested “the full names and date of birth of your top 25 most frequent users of services for 2012.” He wanted the top 25 users in the areas of patient medical stays, emergency room visits, arrests and or contacts, jail intakes and detox admissions.

“This is a preliminary data collection – to cross system check individuals. This information will only be used in an attempt to create a master list of San Juan County’s most frequent users of services,” Renaud wrote. Havel responded to the request the same day, saying he would be able to gather it by late May or early June, because the county is reconfiguring the jail management system. He also explained that under HIPAA he would not be able to provide medical data without a release signed by the individual. “I’ll see what I can get together and how we accommodate your request,” Havel wrote. “I’m happy to assist with this project, it’s just going to get a little challenging and a certain amount of patience will be

helpful.” Renaud responded saying he understood the challenges of a conversion; “as soon as you can get me the list is fine. I do not need medical data from you at this point, I just need your top 25 frequent flyers,” he wrote. Renaud said the compilation of a list might allow law enforcement and social service agencies to be “more proactive” with the inebriate population, and that he said could lead to cutting costs. Would it, however, make Farmington a safer community? Not necessarily, according to the criminal data put together in the Wall Street Journal report. Farmington needs to earn 88 percentage points on a 100 percentile scale to be ranked as a safe community. It received 11 percent in 2012, and was the only New Mex-

ico city that made the list and it is the only city in the Four Corners’ states to be included on the list. Phoenix, Denver, Albuquerque and Salt Lake City did not make the list. Farmington business owner and realtor Sam Todd said he believes the ranking to be opinion-based. “I’m a local guy running a local independent business. I have a family. I went to school here. I feel as safe as ever living in the community, and I enjoy helping people move into the area,” Todd said. He continues to receive interest from people wanting to relocate to Farmington. “I think that is the thing I enjoy most about living here is that I feel safe. You do feel like you can go out at night,” Todd said. “For us to be mentioned in something like that is frivolous.”

rank 1,291 were thefts, and 93 were motor vehicle thefts. There are approximately 36 property crimes committed for every 1,000 residents. Personal safety numbers were higher, showing that 11 out of every 1,000 residents were victims of violent crimes in 2012. Those crimes included two murders, 73 rapes, 40 robberies and 389 assaults. “I would imagine that those numbers are based upon convoluted data. The arrests and the crimes that we do investigate are not concurrent with our residential population, so those numbers would be skewed,” McPheeters said. Those being victims of assaults and other personal crimes are members of the street inebriate population, according to McPheeters, who said those numbers would not factor into the

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Bloomfield Days, Bloomfield’s Annual Spring Fling May 10 & 11 at Salmon Park Friday, May 10 Kids’ Night at Salmon Park 4 p.m.: Music in the ParkKaraoke/DJ 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Bratwurst and Hog Dogs Cook-Out 6 p.m.: Coin Dig 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Water Gun Alley 5 p.m.: Fire truck will come spray kids Saturday, May 11

’ Bloomfield Days’ events start today LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune Area residents have a chance to race rubber ducks, take a close peek at antique cars, and participate in a hot dog cookout this weekend, during the annual “Bloomfield Days” in Salmon Park in Bloomfield. On Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, various

activities and live music will take over Salmon Park, which is at the corner of 5th Street and Sycamore Street. Over 50 vendors also will be at the two-day event, ready to serve the public tasty food and to sell arts and crafts and jewelry. “We have the whole community involved,” Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Board President Janet Mackey said. Local businesses, the Bloomfield Fire Department, the Bloomfield Police Department, and First United Methodist Church all

have something to offer during the event. The first day of “Bloomfield Days” kicks off at 4 p.m. with children’s night. Karaoke and a bratwurst and hotdog cookout are a couple of the activities offered in the evening. The public also will have the chance to participate in a coin dig – similar to a

treasure hunt – and race in the police department’s Water Gun Alley obstacle course. “It is the beginning of summer, and this brings the community out and also gives kids things to do, which is why we dedicated one night for the kids,” Mackey explained. On Saturday, “Bloomfield Days” will begin at 7 a.m. with a 5K and a 10K run hosted by the police department. Registration for this run begins at 6 a.m. at the police department, 711 Ruth Lane. Then, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. the First United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast. The breakfast will take place at the church, 1105 N. 1st St. The public also can attend a car and truck show at the Wooden Nickel at 10

a.m. The Wooden Nickel is located at 900 W. Broadway Ave. “I think this is a great event for the community in a couple of different ways. One, it brings in people who may not visit Bloomfield and see what we have, and also it brings people out and gives them a chance to socialize and have fun and forget about their worries for a weekend,” Bloomfield Mayor Scott Eckstein said. One of the more popular events begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, which is the rubber duck race. The public may purchase rubber ducks for $5 on Friday at the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, 224 W. Broadway. On Saturday, rubber ducks can be purchased at Salmon Park before 1 p.m. The race will begin at

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San Juan College hosts Summer Music Festival San Juan College will host the first Summer Music Festival on June 29 featuring Nation Beat, an American/Brazilian band that has previously performed with Willie Nelson. The festival will be held in the Learning Commons Plaza on the Farmington campus. Local artists also are encouraged to audition for a chance to perform at the event. The theme of the Summer Music Festival is “Bringing World Fusion to the High Desert,” and the first featured band is Nation Beat with its Americana music from both North and South America. The band’s newest album, Growing Stone, is a result of performing with Willie Nelson and the group’s Brazilian roots. That encounter sparked the album about true roots, about the American South and its Northeastern Brazilian parallels – and, not coincidentally, it is dedicated to the American farmer. Nation Beat has been performing together for nine years and has recorded three albums together. Their sound features elements from forro and swamp rock to maracatu and funk. The group is led by drummer Scott Kettner and lead singer Liliana Araujo, who was born and raised in Fortaleza, Brazil, and moved to New York more than four years ago. Local acts also will perform at the Festival. Musicians will be chosen by the audience at a special

me, Martin got a clean bill of health and he thought by sharing his story with our readers he could benefit us all, Butt… see, it just keeps on punning…his attempt to make humor about a serious subject isn’t always proper, especially in my column. There are just too many temptations to use questionable analogies like, preg checking, bull’s eye, slicker than a whistle, sighting in, Roto Rooter, the long run, a tapeworm’s eye view, a snake charmer, an emissions check, Hazmat suit, shrapnel protection… Sorry Martin, as you can see I have a responsibility to my readers. Call me when you want to talk about something less sensitive…like infertility of Sage hens in Colorado.

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aztec pets of the week The Aztec Animal Shelter, 825 Sabena, is open from noon to 4 p.m. daily.

These are Shelton and Rusty. Shelton is a 4-year-old male Shepherd mix. Rusty is an 11-year-old male Pit mix. Either should be the only fur baby in your loving home. However, they will be the best fur babies you will ever own. Both are well behaved and love attention and playtime. Don’t let Rusty’s age fool you. He has tons of energy! Either would make any kid happy and content. Please, really consider making these two new members of your family.

You need help on your ranch? Well look no more. These are Sherbet and Duke. These handsome 1-year-old boys are ready to show their skills. Sherbet is a Shepherd/Heeler mix with beautiful eyes. He would be great with kids. Duke is a Lab/Heeler mix, with the biggest ears. They are happy-go-lucky cuties that love to rump and play. They will work for raw hides and chew toys. Rush on over and adopt today.

Mr. Cuddles is a 2-year-old male sweetheart. He is on the shy side, but wants to be loved and petted. He would love a window to sun himself and the occasional tuna. Quilt is a 6-month-old female Calico. She loves attention and is very playful. She would make an excellent mouser. Please come by to visit and possibly adopt these little ones.

These two are like a sweet old married couple. Their names are Chita and Bruno. Chita is a 2-year-old Lab/Heeler mix. Bruno is a 1 þ-yearold Heeler, on the shy side. Both are loving and adore attention. Both would make excellent family members. They are quiet, well behaved and very gentle. Please consider adopting these angels.

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Red is a sweetheart of a dog. She is about 2 years old, and loves to run and play. She is full of energy, and has captured our hearts. She is has the name Red from her beautiful color, and her soft fur.

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Daisy is a little hound dog mix that is full of energy and pizzazz. She is great with other dogs, and enjoys to be loved on. She is a medium sized dog that is full grown and won't get any bigger than she is now.

mo. $70; 6 mo. to a 6 yrs $60; Over 6 yrs. $50. Senior Citizen Costs: Adopter must be 50 or older and the cat must be over the age or 6 yrs. $33 ($10 is refundable when the Rabies shot is given by a vet.) If you are interested in any of these animals, please give us a call at 505.599.1098. We have a large variety from which to choose, and we want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who chooses to save a life and adopt a local shelter animal.

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las Senior Center is hosting their huge Annual Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. Inside or outside booths are available for rent. The cost of a rental space for ages 60+ will be $10; for anyone under 60, the cost will be $20. Mark your calendar to come out and shop for that special treasure! There will be close to 100 vendors selling everything from antiques to handmade crafts. Every year there are over 3,000 buyers and vendors that participate. Hamburgers-on-the-grill and Frito pies will be available for $5. Listen to live music as you check out the aisles for your dream deals. Come out, support

our Senior Center, and don’t miss this day of fun, food, music, and bargain shopping! The location for the Flea Market will be inside and outside the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St., in Farmington, outside by the Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave., and inside the new Senior Activity Center. For information call 505.599.1390.

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Fleas, ticks, parasites

Warming weather may bring pesky pests It’s that time of year again, so I want to repeat a previous article. Springtime temperatures are often a welcome relief for both people and pets, with cases of cabin fever. Unfortunately, the warmup also brings out those persistent perennial parasites – fleas! I will again state that in the Four Corners area fleas are not near the issue as in places such as Florida and Texas. However, we can have years where we do have more fleas than other years. This winter has been mild, and combined with a wet spring or summer. We will likely have an up year for parasites such as fleas and ticks, thus a review of the “flea” is in order. With an ability to jump 12 to18 inches from a standstill, the 1/8” long common cat flea is one of the hardiest pests that our dogs and cats will encounter. An appetite for blood, an uncanny ability to reproduce, and a short life cycle make this parasite difficult to control or eradicate. What’s worse, the

PAWSITIVELY PETS Darren Woodson fleas can carry diseases that can affect our pets and us! How can we help protect our dogs and cats from this annual menace? Several thousand species of fleas exist, but the cat flea is the most common throughout the United States and Canada. Feeding on the blood of dogs and cats, occasionally these fleas may even choose to dine on us! With a preference for warm weather and higher humidity, fleas are most often encountered during the spring and summer months. It may come as no surprise to many that the increasing global temperatures are lengthening the flea season for many pets across the United States. In addition our warm homes in winter create a livable environment, so fleas can quickly become a year-round problem! Once adult fleas attack

your pet, you can expect to have flea eggs in the environment within about 36 hours. These small oblong eggs will fall off of the pet into the carpet, bedding or yard and actually hatch into larval forms of the flea within 1 to 10 days. The larval forms will spend time munching on organic debris, such as dead skin calls and flea dirt. The larvae then form cocoons from materials it finds in the environment. The adult fleas can actually hatch out of the cocoon within 1 second when stimulated by light, movement, or heat. Given optimal conditions of humidity and temperature, this flea life cycle can be complete in as little as 12 days! Besides their ability to reproduce quickly, fleas also can reproduce in almost unimaginable numbers. A single female flea

has the ability to lay about 2,000 eggs during her short 100-day lifetime, and a group of 25 female fleas can swell to thousands in just 30 short days! To make matters worse, adult fleas comprise just 5 percent of the total flea population in the environment; more than 95 percent are present as eggs, larvae, or the hardy cocoon. Although itchy pets are the hallmark of a flea infestation, fleas also bring several other concerns to pets and their owners. Severe infestations of fleas can actually cause young kittens or puppies and older pets to become anemic from blood loss. I distinctly recall in my 1984 internship in Orlando, Fla., a 40-pound dog whose coat was literally moving with fleas and had to be euthanized due to blood loss. At that time we did not have the lifesaving and quality of life flea products we have today to control fleas. Parasites, as well as intestinal parasites, such as tapeworms, are commonly spread through

fleas. More serious infectious diseases of humans, such as bubonic plague and cat scratch disease, are also connected with these tiny pests. Fortunately, recent advances in flea control technology have given the pet owner a wide range of products that are not only effective, but very gentle as well. Utilizing differences between mammal and insect physiology, leading veterinary pharmaceutical companies have developed long lasting insecticides for our pets. These monthly veterinary approved products are topical or oral. Although many flea control products can be found in over-the-counter outlets, pet owners are urged to see their family veterinarian before choosing a product. Some of the pesticides that can be found in grocery stores, TV ads and mass merchants should not be used on certain pets, such as cats. The majority of overthe-counter monthly topical contain pyrethrins, which can be toxic.

The flea control products that are recommended by veterinarians have additional benefits above control of the adult fleas. These products will actually help to break the life cycle of the flea by killing the adult before they have time to reproduce. Most flea products sold at veterinarians will actually kill the adult fleas within 24 hours of application and this speed of kill helps prevent the females from laying eggs. Your veterinarian can help you decide what product is going to be best for you, based on several factors: what type of pets you have, the part of the country in which you live, and other parasites to which your pets are routinely exposed. As an added bonus, your veterinarian is available to you if you have concerns about the performance of the flea products. Springtime means spending lots of time outdoors with your pets. Be sure to see your family veterinarian for preventive medication.

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Farmington Public Library The Farmington Public Library is now observing the Summer Hours schedule. The library is open: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Online resources are always available at www.infoway.org

Thursday, May 14 – 9:45 a.m. Come to the Farmington Public Library for a free computer class. This class will focus on “Intro to Internet.” Learn the basics of navigating the Web. This class covers an overview of the browser and how to find information. Registration is required for this class, and

may be completed by calling 505.599.1270. Thursday, May 16 – 10 a.m. Renee Ellison will present “Top-Notch Tips for Homeschoolers” at the Farmington Public Library. Learn about the resources for homeschooling and get practical tips that have been a boost to thousands of moms. This

is a free event, open to all San Juan County homeschool parents. Registration is not required. For more information go to www.infoway.org and click on the events calendar. Thursday, May 16 – 9:45 a.m. Come to the Farmington Public Library for a free computer class. This class

will focus on “Intro to Email.” Participants will learn the basics of sending and receiving email using Google’s free email service. Registration is required for this class and may be completed by calling 505.599.1270. Thursday, May 16 – 4 p.m. Join the Youth in Action team to help prevent un-

derage drinking. Youth and adults will place stickers that warn of the consequences of providing alcohol to minors. Meet at Smith’s at 4 p.m.

each cat – and dog – up for adoption will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, and treated with a flea and tick preventive. Adopt a pet, change a life, and honor motherhood! For more information call 505.599.1098. Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.

History Hike at Hubbell Meet at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., at 8 a.m. for History Hikes on the second Saturday of the month, May through September. Enjoy a fun and informative hike that explores the cultural and natural history of the Four Corners region. On May 11 participants will have the opportunity to explore the national historic

site of the Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, Ariz. Hubbell has been serving Ganado mercantile goods and more since 1878. Experience some true history of the Old West. Registration is required and can be completed by registering online at webtrac.fmtn.org or by coming into the Farmington Museum. Cost is $10 per person and includes transportation and lunch. This is an adultsonly program. Info: 505.599.1169

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The Farmington Public Library and the Shiprock branch library will be closed May 25 through 27 for the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.

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Mother’s Day, anyone that has a mom can adopt a cat or kitten for $25, which is less than half the normal adoption fee. Stop by and visit the 40 plus cats and kittens waiting for their loving forever home. As always at the Farmington Animal Shelter,

Tea for two On Saturday, May 11, come to Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., for the Mother Daughter Tea Party, a special event for mothers and daughters of all ages. From 10 a.m. to noon enjoy a wonderful tea party with crafts, treats and special entertainment. This is sure to be a day to cherish for years to come. Tickets are

Presentation and Consults by the Lawyer Referral Group On Tuesday, May 14, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. come to Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. for a workshop that will cover Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Directives, Transfer on Death Deeds, and other topics. There will be a question and answer period at the end of the presentation. In the afternoon, free 30-minute consultations will be available with answers to questions, and offer you a referral to a local attorney who can assist you. For more information, or to sign up for a free consultation, call 505.599.1390. Manager Rob Mayes 7:30 a.m.: New Mexico Mile Marker: Robert Parker & Harry Longabaugh, NM Train Robbers with a Twist Noon – Book Buzz: Guest: To Be Announced, Farmington Public Library

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Davie pleased with progress

UNM football team completes spring workouts THIS WEEK IN SPORTS JP Murrieta The University of New Mexico football team recently wrapped up spring workouts. “You can only compare yourself to where you were a year ago,” said head coach Bob Davie. Based on that criteria, the Lobo coach is pleased with the progress. “All I can do is judge it on what I see on a daily basis, and it’s better than it was a year ago. Now how that translates to UTSA and UTEP and Pittsburgh, I don’t really know, but I don’t really care. Right now it’s better than it was a year ago.” The big question heading into the offseason is could the UNM coaches improve the throwing form of quarterback Cole The state seedings for baseball and softball pretty much came out as expected with the defending state champions receiving the top seeds in both. Aztec couldn’t dodge the bullet of being on the same side of the bracket as the seven-time defending state champions. At least Farmington and PV ended up on opposite ends of the baseball bracket and, if all is right with the world, would end up playing each other for a fifth time – this time for all the marbles. Last Week… District champions were crowned all around last week. In tennis, Farmington kept its lock on the district championship with a team victory over Piedra Vista At Knothole Day at Ricketts on Saturday the district championship in baseball went to extra innings with Piedra Vista coming back from a 4-0 deficit to beat Farmington 10-8 in ten innings Out at the Sports Complex, PV’s softball team continued their amazing run knocking off the defending state runner-ups, Aztec, in both games of a

Gautsche. The inability to throw the ball with accuracy left the Lobo offense handcuffed last year. “He (Gautsche) throws the ball better against us than he did a year ago at this time,” said Davie. “Now how that compares to how he throws in the fall, none of us know. That’s what we’re anxious to see. But we leave out of here encouraged. He is throwing the ball much better. What he does over the summer, and August and into September, that will be the next step for us, but right now I’m impressed.” During the offseason, Davie added quarterback Clayton Mitchem into the mix. Mitchem is a junior college transfer from North-

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Rick Hoerner doubleheader to lock up a No. 1 seed and claim the district championship Track kept the status quo with the PV boys and Aztec girls leading the way at the Penny McKnight Memorial in Aztec The golf district titles went to the PV boys and Aztec girls with Aztec’s Brook Rainey and Kirtland Central’s Tristin Goodwin winning the individual titles. State Previews… In baseball and softball, PV, Farmington, and Aztec qualified. In baseball, Piedra Vista gets the No. 1 seed with their win over Farmington while the Scorpions draw the No. 3 seed with Goddard in between. Word is that Goddard is strong this year, but that’s what we heard last year as well, before PV sent them packing. While Farmington avoids the semi-final matchup with PV, it does have a tough draw in the

quarterfinals, assuming they get there, with Albuquerque Academy and a one and done game against pitcher Tyler Buffet. Aztec has a decent draw at No. 9 and would get a single game shot at PV with Tyson Curley on the mound if they can get by Los Alamos PV softball begins their run for a Great No. 8 as the No. 1 seed and a single elimination matchup with Roswell. Aztec received the No. 4 seed and hosts Deming. The No. 4 seed puts Aztec on the same side of the bracket as PV, but with the double elimination format it may not matter as much. Farmington received the No. 11 seed and heads to preseason contender Valencia with a chance to move on to Thursday’s tournament. Bloomfield softball received the No. 3 seed while the baseball team got the No. 9 seed and heads to

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yet. “Mitchem could throw the day he walked in. If you’re just looking at natural release and arm strength, he jumps out at ya. I don’t The game of golf is a target-oriented game just like basketball, soccer and many others too numerous to mention. The goal is to get the ball from point A to point B in the fewest number of shots – easy, right? So why do golfers make an easy game harder by spending the majority of their time worrying about their swing and less about their objective? During junior programming and countless hours of teaching adults the game of golf, the main focus is always placed on the objective and less on how to accomplish it. The golf swing is just a repetitive motion that propels the golf ball toward an intended target. Does a basketball player think about their shooting form when taking a shot? Can a quarterback in football worry about his arm position when throwing a pass? The answer obviously is no – so why then does a golfer become obsessed about swing mechanics while playing the game of golf ? If I were to ask a soccer player to think about the

care whose campus he’s on, he throws the ball pretty good.” Mitchem lost some workout time at the end of spring, missing action be-

cause of a quad injury. “I think he’s athletic enough to do what we ask him to do, but right now to ask

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FIRST TEE Tom Yost motion the leg makes back and through when kicking a ball, there would be no way they could predict where the soccer ball would go, because they were concentrating on their mechanics rather than the goal. The same rings true for the majority of golfers who struggle to find success on the golf course. The focus is on the “how” when it should be on the “where” – as in “how” do I swing the club to get the ball to go where I want it to, instead of “where” do I want this ball to end up. The best players in the world have one objective and that is to get the golf ball into the hole as fast as they possibly can. Their objective is to focus on small targets and to land their shot in the area of focus to make their next shot easier. They are not worrying about their takeaway, or how straight their

left arm is at the top of their swing. They are 100 percent committed to their target, and that is their sole focus. So how can we incorporate this concept into your golf game? The answer is simplistic in nature, but harder than you might think, to make happen. The next time you play, forget completely about your swing and what it is doing. Instead, pick out targets in the fairway and on the green and visualize the shot you are about to hit at that target. When you are done with the visualization, step up to the ball and swing through to that picture you imagined in your head. The results that occur when golfers become target focused are nothing short of amazing. This simple concept will help you become a better player and will make golf more enjoyable.

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him to go in there and do it he would have a tough time. But he’s upgraded the quarterback position, no doubt.” Heading into the fall, Gautsche will start at the top of the depth chart at quarterback. “It’s Cole’s job to lose. If Cole can continue to progress throwing the football the way he did this spring, it’s going to be hard for somebody to get out there in his place.” On the other side of the ball, the defense is still behind the offense. “With four starters back on the offensive

line and returning running backs, I expected the offense to be ahead of the defense. I think we’ve made strides on what the expectations are,” said Davie. “I feel like we’re still a year behind, but we now have a foundation on which to start building the defense. At no time last year did I ever feel like we were really getting better on defense. We were hanging by a thread every week. We’re a little undersized on the defensive line “This has been a very productive spring. It’s starting to look like what a col-

lege football program is supposed to look like.” One more in the mix The University of New Mexico men’s basketball program got a commitment from junior college guard Deshawn Delaney. The 6'5" swingman averaged 15.8 points and 8.1 rebounds a game at Vincennes University, Indiana. Delaney is expected to help fill the void left by Tony Snell who left UNM to enter the NBA draft. Delaney joins Arthur Edwards and Cullen Neal as the recruits new head coach Craig

Neal landed since taking over the program. From starter to transfer New Mexico State quarterback Andrew Manley announced he is transferring. Manley doesn’t fit the style of new head coach Doug Martin. “We wish Andrew all the best,” Martin said in a released statement. “Obviously with all the changes in the offensive system he didn’t fit in as well the way he may have in the past. The competition at quarterback was going to be tougher

for him this season, as well as some of the family matters he has. He wanted to get closer to home. We support Andrew and his decision.” Manley started all 12 games for the Aggies last season. He threw for 2,764 yards and 18 touchdowns. Junior-to-be Travaughn Colwell will start fall camp as the number one quarterback on the depth chart. Just give ’em the blue trophy now I’ve covered high school sports in New Mexico since 1993 – I know I don’t look that old, right? – and the

Piedra Vista softball team is one of the most dominant programs I’ve seen. This week they start their quest for their 8th straight state title. In fact, the Four Corners has a monopoly on softball titles. The last time a team outside the Four Corners won the 4A title was Artesia in 2001. One of the most impressive high school dynasties right now, though, is the Academy boys tennis team. They came into this week as winners of the last 10 state championships.

Portales where a win would get them a shot at No. 1 Hope Christian. Keep an eye on Navajo Prep’s softball. With a 19-5 record, the Eagles may make some noise in Class 2A. Prep Action This Week … Friday May 10 Baseball No. 3 Farmington hosts No. 14 Centennial at 4 p.m. at Ricketts. No. 1 Piedra Vista plays No. 16 Bernalillo at 7 p.m. at Ricketts.

No. 9 Aztec travels to No. 8 Los Alamos. No. 9 Bloomfield heads south to No. 8 Portales.

Baseball No. 3 Farmington vs. No. 14 Centennial Game No. 2 at 10 a.m. at Ricketts. No. 1 Piedra Vista vs. No. 16 Bernalillo Game No. 2 at 1 p.m. at Ricketts. No. 9 Aztec at No. 8 Los Alamos Game No. 2. No. 9 Bloomfield at No. 8 Portales Game No. 2. If necessary, Game 3’s will be played Saturday afternoon.

championships conclude in Kirtland. District 1AAA championships finish.

man every Saturday at noon on KENN 1390 and kennradio.com. Piedra Vista vs. Bernalillo on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. on 107.9 KPRT and 1079pirateradio.com. Farmington vs. Centennial at 4 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday on 92.9 KRWN and krwn.com or 1390 KENN and kennradio.com. Radio coverage on the AGM stations will continue for PV, Aztec, and Farmington on 1390 KENN, 92.9 KRWN and 107.9 KPRT as long as the teams are in state tournament beginning Thursday morning. Radio coverage of state softball will be on 88.9 Vertical Radio.

New Year’s resolution not to, and I’m sure some of you are surprised I’ve made it this long, but I wonder if the NMAA has some kind of deal with the hotels in Roswell and Farmington. Again the opening round state matchups include a PV-Roswell game. This is the second year in a row Roswell softball has had to travel up to Farmington for first round softball and last year that meant a 376-mile road trip to play three innings of softball. PV’s basketball teams made the reverse trek earlier this year and the boys did it last year as well. If you add Deming coming all the way to Aztec and Centennial coming to play Farmington, it’s a lot of long travel for teams that could have been re-seeded with travel and expenses in mind. Try Google maps, NMAA. They work.

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Tennis Farmington and Piedra Vista continue play at the state championships. Softball No. 1 Piedra Vista hosts No. 16 Roswell at 11a.m. at the Sports Complex. No. 4 Aztec welcomes No. 13 Deming at 11 a.m. No. 11 Farmington heads to No. 6 Valencia. No. 3 Bloomfield entertains No. 14 Sandia Prep. Monday, May 13 Golf State Golf Championships First Round for Kirtland Central, PV Boys, Aztec girls and qualified individuals in Las Cruces. Tuesday, May 14 Golf State Golf Championships Final Round. Thursday, May 16 This week’s survivors move on to the quarterfinals in softball and baseball. Friday, May 17 Baseball and softball semi-finals. First day of track state championships. Sports on the Radio Prep Sports Weekly with Rick Hoerner & Walter Dor-

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Couples scramble

Piñon Hills hosts golf tournament May 25 Piñon Hills Golf Course will host a Couples Scramble Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 25, with tee times starting at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $40 per person. Green fee and cart not included. Pass holder cart fee is $14. Non-pass

holder green fee plus cart is $25 per person. Piñon Hills Golf Course is located at 2101 Sunrise Parkway in Farmington. For more information call 505.326.6066 or online at www. pinonhillsgolf.com. 6. Two women have tallied 30plus goals in a season for the U.S. national soccer team. Name them. 7. Who did Sugar Ray Robinson defeat to win back the middleweight boxing crown in 1957?

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1. What was R.A. Dickey's career high for wins in a major-league season before he won 20 games with the New York Mets in 2012? 2. Who is the winningest manager in major-league history whose last name begins with the letter "Q"? 3. Name the first SEC player to win a Heisman Trophy. 4. In the past 25 years (19872012), eight coaches have taken a team to consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals. Name five of them. 5. Entering 2013, when was the only season that the Columbus Blue Jackets made the NHL playoffs?

Answers 1. Eleven, in 2010. 2. Frank Quilici, with 280 wins in four seasons with the Minnesota Twins. 3. Georgia's Frank Sinkwich, in 1942. 4. Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Larry Brown, Byron Scott, Rudy Tomjanovich, Jerry Sloan, Chuck Daly and Eric Spoelstra. 5. It was the 2008-09 season. 6. Michelle Akers (39 goals in 1991), and Abby Wambach (31 in 2004). 7. Gene Fullmer. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Health plan modified Rising costs force changes to county medical plan LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune Rising medical care costs and health care reforms have required San Juan County to modify its employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health care plan for Fiscal Year 2014. Bill Wade, the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care plan consultant, recommended these modifications as a way to provide â&#x20AC;&#x153;viabilityâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;sustainabilityâ&#x20AC;? to the health care plan, said Cricket Long, County Benefits and Compensation Manager, during a May 7 County Commission meeting. Commissioners asked for several adjustments to the modified health care plan and then unanimously approved it. These adjustments included the employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; medical premium and the number of chiropractic visits employees are given per year.

Commissioners recommended employees will pay a slight increase in their medical premium from the initial 80/20 percent employer/employee split to a 79/21 percent employer/employee split. Long said this split would result in an estimated savings of $72,801 to the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general fund. The modified health care plan suggested employees be given 24 chiropractic visits per year, and Commissioner Jack Fortner recommended 36 visits per year.

festival invited to submit, by May 15, an audition video, mp3 or website link to musicfest@sanjuancollege.edu with contact information included. Audition materials also can be dropped off at the Student Activities Office at San Juan College. Those chosen to perform at the May 29 open mic night will be notified by May 22. Audition pieces can be original music or covers, but bands should be able to perform at least 10 minutes of original music for the Festival. Other headlining bands in addition to Nation Beat will be announced at a later date. A shaded childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area will be available for families, and food and drinks will be available to purchase at the festival.

Non-food vendor booths are also available for the event. For more information about booth availability, call the Student Activities office at 505.566.3403. Tickets will be available in advance and at the door. Advance tickets are $6 for students, with student ID; children, ages 0 through 17; $8 for staff and faculty; and $10 for general admission. Tickets at the door will be $10 for students and children, $15 for staff and faculty and $20 for general admission. Gates open at noon and the event will continue until sunset. For more information about the event, auditions and tickets, call the Student Activities office at 505.566.3212.

choices on out-of-area hospital tertiary care. He asked if the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque is one of the hospitals choices employees may use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hypothetically, if someone gets the hantavirus and typically the hantavirus is treated at UNMH, according to (the plan), if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a negotiated better rate with UNMH, even though the doctor recommends them, then they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to go to UNMH?â&#x20AC;? Fortner asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, of course they get to go. We are trying to get a negotiated better rate in any place in the state of New Mexico where the local doctors refer someone so it costs the employee less and it costs the plan less,â&#x20AC;? Long said. The county has negotiated lower rates with the Heart Hospital in Albuquerque and still is in the process of negotiating a lower rate with UNMH and Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this process, we have

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people will see a chiropractor twice a month but for people who suffer an injury, 24 visits will not really take care of them,â&#x20AC;? Fortner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were only three individuals that exceeded the 24 visits in 2012,â&#x20AC;? Long explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t limit the treatment our employees can get.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m for the employees as much as we can possibly be. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not at all opposed to this at all. If 36 visits is the general consensus of the Commission, then we will absolutely write in 36,â&#x20AC;? County CEO Kim Carpenter said. Fortner also raised concerns on how the modified plan limits an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

the ability, based upon the best negotiated rate, to classify UNMH and/or Presbyterian where we want them,â&#x20AC;? Carpenter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the Commission in whole tells us that UNMH and Presbyterian will be in that cycle in the network, then we can do that and negotiate the best rate with them.â&#x20AC;? The modified health care plan also increases employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; emergency room copay to $250 as a result of increasing emergency room visits by employees. If the emergency room visit results in a hospital admission for in-patient services, the emergency

room co-pay is not charged. Long said there was a 21 percent increase in emergency room use by employees from 2011 to 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a little alarming, as the hospital wants to avoid patients of nonemergency needs,â&#x20AC;? Carpenter said. There was a total of 1,723 visits to the emergency room by county employees during 2012. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an incentive to use the emergency room only when necessary,â&#x20AC;? said County Chairman Scott Eckstein about the modification. The modified health care plan will be effective July 1.

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This immaculate residence, on a corner lot in the Crestwood estates, has been pre-inspected and is waiting for you and the movers to pull up and start making this house your home. The spacious corner lot provides low maintenance xeriscaping in both the front and backyards. Vaulted ceilings give the home an open and airy feel. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the only extra touch in this

4-bedroom, 2-bath home. Other extras include granite countertops in the kitchen, new shutter window coverings, and a unique office or nursery tucked away off the large master suite. This more than 1,900square-foot home also includes a covered patio in the backyard, dining room, gas log fireplace in the living room, and an oversized 3-car attached garage. The spacious kitchen in-

cludes lots of storage space, a breakfast bar, custom cabinets, ceramic tile floor and plenty of light. The spacious master suite has sliding glass doors that open to the patio. This home, at 5001 E. Evergreen Drive, is reasonably priced at $259,000. For more information or to set up a private showing call Sam Todd at 505.327.4777, RE/MAX of Farmington.

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2 Story Victorian on 1 acre +/-. Pipe fenced, pond, landscaped, and a wrap around porch. Wood stove, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and two 3/4 bathrooms. Large family room / den upstairs that is 23' x 27'.

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Clematis: Flowering vine’s vibrant color always takes center stage Clematis is the precious jewel of the climbers. This is a flowering vine that every gardener should have the pleasure of growing. Unmatched with its deep rich colors, bloom styles and different flowering times, this plant truly takes center stage throughout the year. With recent introductions of ever blooming clematis, this impressive plant has become even more remarkable. Clematis vines range in size from 5-foot to 6-foot plants up to 10 to 20 feet once mature. The standard clematis flower is a large 6-inch blossom with six or seven petals. There are also many cultivars that

ADVICE YOU CAN GROW WITH Donnie Pigford have smaller blossoms, double blossoms and even some bell shaped varieties. Many of these varieties range in color from pure white to wine red, lavender to deep purple, every pink you can imagine and even a few yellows. In some cases the colors change through the life of the flower. When it comes time to plant clematis, simply remember that they like their heads in the sun and their

feet in the shade. Clematis, ideally, should be planted in a bright sunny area. I have had good success growing this vine in both morning sun locations and afternoon sun locations. Four to six hours of sun is all it needs to reach its full potential. Simply applying a generous layer of mulch or planting small plants around the base of the clematis will provide the perfect cool moist area for the roots.

Clematis prefers growing in a moist, welldrained soil that is neutral or slightly alkaline. Our sandy soils should be amended with a good organic soil amendment. Each spring a new layer of mulch should be applied around the base. Clematis need to be fed several times throughout the year

with an organic fertilizer. Some types of clematis have a more compact bushy growth habit, but most of them like to climb. As with other climbing plants, the growing end of a clematis vine is searching for something to grab onto, and if it can’t find anything, it will slow or eventually stop growing. Providing something to climb on from day one is very important. A clematis vine does not climb like many traditional vines by twining around an object. It climbs by at-

taching its leaf stems around things. Because the leaf stems are relatively short, anything that’s more than about 1/2 inch in diameter is too wide for the leaf stem to coil around. For you gardeners who have never grown clematis, you don’t know what you are missing. This vine can grow in almost any spot in the yard. It will cover a back fence, or fit in a small corner of the yard. This beautiful blooming vine can even grow in containers. There are many different vines available, but none are as vibrant, and as showy throughout the year, as clematis.

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Distinguished Leader of 2013

Tony Atkinson honored by Leadership New Mexico DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune He’s a former San Juan County Commissioner and 2013 Farmington Citizen of the Year, and on May 3 he received another honor. Tony Atkinson was named Distinguished Leader of 2013 by Leadership New Mexico. Leadership New Mexico was founded in 1995 with the purpose of identifying emerging leaders throughout the state and providing them with an educational opportunity to “enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our state,” according to the non-profit organization’s mission statement. “Leadership New Mex-

ico is dedicated to the development of informed leaders that understand issues, define problems, develop solutions and achieve positions of higher responsibility in New Mexico,” the statement said. It is a nonpartisan organization that does not take a stand on political issues or involve itself in campaigns. Atkinson, a 2004 graduate of the program, was rated by a panel of 10 judges who were tasked with ranking him in several categories, including community involvement, leadership and accomplishments. The judges took into consideration his “initiative and influence,” his “organizational involvement and special contributions” to the community and his job requirements in his chosen

field of government, along with his impact on others, explained Patty Komko, president of Leadership New Mexico. Since 2004 Atkinson has served as the organization’s board chairman as well as being a member of the curriculum committee. “He’s really held, in our volunteer structure, every position you could hold,” Komko said. “He is a joy to be around and is extremely dedicated.” Atkinson was recognized during a special ceremony. “I was extremely honored. It was fun, and I had great time,” he said. Also recognized during the ceremony was Robert Stramm, who was named the Distinguished Leader of the year. Stramm is of the Albuquerque-based construction firm of Bradbury and Stramm.

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Farmington City Councilors Gayla McCulloch and Dan Darnell join Mayor Tommy Roberts and museum board officials for the May 8 groundbreaking of the Farmington Museum Energy Wing. The new wing will include a 7,500 square foot exhibit hall with 3,000 square feet of humidity controlled storage space at a cost of $2.5 million. It should be completed this winter. – Photo by Josh Bishop

X-Ray Associates at Farmington earns CT ACR accreditation X-Ray Associates at Farmington has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography, or CT, as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology, or ACR. CT scanning – sometimes called CAT scanning – is a noninvasive exam that provides anatomic information about the body. CT scans use special X-ray equipment

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Do you serve on or work for a board of a non-profit or governmental organization? If so, plan to attend San Juan College’s Volunteer Center Board Basics Training. Learn about your legal and financial responsibilities and how to be a part of an effective, efficient board. Four individual sessions are offered from 4 to 6 p.m., on Monday, May 13; Monday, May 20; Monday, June 3; and Monday, June 10, in room 1614 at San Juan College. The May 13 session will focus on recruitment, orientation, subcommittee work, acknowledgement and retention of board members, self-evaluation and strategic planning. The May 20 session will focus on legal issues and insurance coverage. The June 3 session will cover mission statements, running effective meetings, by-laws, Roberts Rules of Order and board models. The June 10 session will cover fundraising, fiscal oversight and accountability. This series of workshops was developed in response to a strong community desire for more formal training on the basics of developing, operating, and overseeing non-profit or advisory councils. The sessions are co-sponsored by the San Juan College Volunteer Center, city of Farmington, and Leadership San Juan. They are open to the public, but registration is required. For specific session information and to register, call the San Juan College Volunteer Center at 505.566.3293.

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GARDEN/LAWN THE FARMINGTON High School Horticulture classes will be having plant sales at their greenhouses on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th, from 7am to 6pm. A variety of bedding plants, vegatables, geraniums, perennials, and hanging baskets will be available. Over 2,000 plants to choose from. If you have any questions, call Farmington HIgh School, 505‐324‐ 0352, ext. 5080.

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Nosey Nellie’s thinking about going back to school. Not that NN isn’t educated in a lotta things, but since there is such an emphasis on degrees these days, and since NN’s high school diploma, her servers certificate and her online professional minister’s accreditation don’t seem to count as formal “degrees,” NN’s thinking about taking a few classes to add to her already extensive resumé. NN knows the importance of having degrees (even though her probation officer prefers 17 degrees of separation between him and NN. Whatever.), and wants to become degreed herownself. And, because NN is knowledgeable about good schools and affordable tuition, she is checking into San Juan College, which she found out online (!) is right here in Farmington/San Juan County.

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2005 CHEVROLET Colorado (Y52133A), $9,875. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

2008 TOYOTA Yaris. Was $9987, now $7987 (see our Cash Corral). Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Stock #: Z211013. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2010 CHEVROLET Cobalt. Was $8997, now $7995 (see our Cash Corral). Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Stock #: Z148789. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2010 CHEVROLET Impala (Y243460), $9,546. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2011 HHR (Y09136A), $12,458. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 CHEVROLET Impala LS. Was $17,987, now $15,987. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Stock #: Z144341. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 CHRYSLER 200, $15,868. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

NN picked up several schedules of classes for SJC and found a coupla classes she knows will increase her value to potential employers and current law enforcement and judges. Since it’s been a while since NN has attended classes or cracked a text book or even been in a “college setting,” she’s decided to start with the basics. There is a “Sword fighting as a Martial Art” class NN thinks would be worthwhile for her to take, ’specially since she has been known to cavort with the occasional convicted felon, who sometimes has ties to the “underworld” and “underground” and the Big House. The class description says “If you have ever wanted to learn to fight like the Three Musketeers or Cyrano de Bergerac you will definitely enjoy this class” which is totally what NN has always wanted to do. NN wants to learn the techniques of sword combinations with daggers, bucklers and cloaks. NN also wants to dress up in those cute outfits the swashbucklers get to wear. NN isn’t real fond of ruffles, but

2012 KIA Sorento, 33,195 miles. Sale price, $22,687 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H225388. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 NISSAN Altima (Y184345), $16,895. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 NISSAN Altima, 31,275 miles. Sale price, $17,987 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H198239. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 TOYOTA Yaris, 30,948 miles. Sale price $14,987 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: HJ013695. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

USED TRUCKS 2001 FORD F‐250 Super Cab, two wheel drive, Powerstroke diesel, 214,461 miles. Sale price, $7,987 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H49027A. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

knows if she adds some fake rhinestones and fringe to ’em, they’ll fit her exceptional sense of fashion. Just sayin’. . . . There is also a “Social Dancing” class that could help NN as she attempts to move forward in her next career path of being a professional dancer. And the class will “enhance your social life with partner dancing,” which could be beneficial to NN, too, as she continues to look for a social life and a partner that doesn’t wear an ankle bracelet that is monitored by law enforcement. NN has tried unsuccessfully to be either a professional or a star on Dancing with the Stars, but they keep rejecting NN’s video clips and sending ’em back. NN had a professional help her with those clips and they show NN doing her best moves on the pole and her tap dancing skills (which she learned at one ’nother class at San Juan College) put ole Ginger Rogers to shame, just so’s ya know. Maybe if NN has a certificate of completion from an accredited college

2006 CHEVROLET Avalanche (Y29465A), $15,858. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2006 DODGE Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab, Cummins diesel, 143,276 miles. Sale price, $17,900 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H49726A. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2007 FORD F‐150 2x2, 70,621 miles. Sale price, $17,987 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H53061a. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2008 DODGE Ram 1500 (Y160678), $10,454. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. HI‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2008 GMC 1500 (Y24979A), $12,454. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2011 FORD F‐150 4x4 Super Crew, 49,150 miles. Sale price, $27,387 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: HD68364. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

USED TRUCKS

SUVS/VANS

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 regular cab 4x4, 32,193 miles. Sale price, $18,987. Stock #: H47693A. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

2007 CHEVROLET Traileblazer LS, was $9087, now $7975 (see our Cash Corral). Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Stock #: Z188425. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

2012 KIA Soul, 31,685 miles. Sale price, $15,995 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H375157. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 two wheel drive, extended cab, 16,779 miles. Sale price, $22,987 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H51387A. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 FORD F‐150 Super Crew two wheel drive, 58,499 miles. Sale price, $22,987 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H35503A. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 NISSAN Titan Crew Cab 4x4. Was $30,268, now $26,987 (only 19,000 miles and excellent condition). Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Stock #: Z316325. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

SUVS/VANS 2004 CHEVROLET Blazer. Was $7995, now $6987 (see our Cash Corral). Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Stock #: Z164425. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2007 CHEVROLET Trailblazer (Y04099A), $9,265. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

stating that she took and passed a social dancing class, ole Len and Carrie Ann and Bruno will at least let her audition for DWTS. NN knows that once they actually see NN’s moves on the dance floor, they’ll be floored theirownselves and will realize that having NN as a pro or a star would bring a lot of viewers to the show who would not watch if it weren’t for NN. Heck, just NN’s friends in the Big House and in Vegas would double the “viewers” and the “voters” and the “texters and tweeters” for DWTS. And NN has her very own costumes which, if NN says so herownself, are way cuter than the ones the “designers” put on the stars and pros every week. Just sayin’. . . . There are other classes NN could take that might look better on her resumé if she ever decides she wants an upper management job like queen or CEO or president. NN is considering a degree in business management or communication studies or economics or business law, which could be helpful to NN in her per-

2011 JEEP Compass, 32,622 miles. Sale price, $18.987 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H234791. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2011 JEEP Liberty, 51,908 miles. Sale price, $16,987 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H579588. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 CHEVROLET Suburban (Y121065), $37,452. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 DODGE Grand Caravan SXT. Was $20,327, now $18,987 (low miles). Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Stock #: MPR347254. Hi‐ Country Auto Group, 1‐ 888‐663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com. 2012 FORD Escape (YC28401), $22,985. Plus TTL & Dealer Transfer. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730; www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

sonal life as well, and could make her visits to the Big House a financial gain, if yaknowhadimean. NN also considered drafting until she found out it’s not like the drafting NN’s favorite drivers do in NASCAR and French, until she found out it’s not like French fries or French toast or French pastries, it’s like the for reals French, which NN prob’ly won’t ever need on accounta the Feds won’t let her leave the country. Not that the Feds want to keep NN here, it’s just that all those ’nother countries don’t want NN to ever step foot on their soil again. Coupla times you get into a little trouble for running out on a coupla bills for a coupla penthouses in a coupla nice hotels using someone else’s name, and the “statesmen” get mad and put an indefinite “hold” on your ability to enter their country. Whatever. NN also thought Natural Gas Compression on accounta she has her fair share of gas, and Renewable Energy/Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Systems so she

2012 NISSAN Mirano, 22,967 miles. Sale price, $24,787 plus TTL and dealer transfer fee. Stock #: H213517. Hi‐Country Auto Group, 1‐888‐ 663‐2730. www.‐ hicountryautogroup.‐ com.

LEGALS STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SAN JUAN ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Kim Fairweather FOR CHANGE OF NAME No. D-1116CV2013-576-3 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF PERSON AGE 14 OR OLDER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Kim Fairweather filed a Petition to Change Name in the Eleventh Judicial District Court in San Juan County, New Mexico at 103 So. Oliver Drive, Aztec, on the 30th day of April, 2013. The Petitioner seeks to change the Petitioner’s current name from Kim Fairweather to the name of Kim Hoyle. Legal No.85 Dates 5/3, 5/17/2013

5/10,

could renew her own energy and thermal systems, but wants to get through her swashbuckling classes first. NN wants to graduate and wear a robe and a mortar board with a cute tassel and receive a for reals diploma, not like the one she was able to print out herownself when she graduated from online minister’s school. There are a lot of people who are doing that very thing – graduating from a “recognized, reputable and outstanding” community college like San Juan and a university like UNM – this weekend. People who will get their diploma and prob’ly graduation gifts are Dianne Fuhrman, Lisa Hutchens, Sheldon Pickering, Addie Wilson, Andrea Jones, Jeff McRae, Jarred Stock, Melissa Brown, Vickie Lake and Melissa Lane. NN congratulates them and the hundreds of others who will walk on stage, smile for photographs and increase their career value. NN will be one of ’em herownself sometime soon. For reals. Stay tuned.

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Pomp and circumstance

College graduation ceremonies Saturday San Juan College will hold graduation ceremonies for its students, as well as those who have earned degrees from the University of New Mexico-San Juan Center, beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 11, in the Learning Commons Plaza. Dr. Kim Carpenter, CEO of San Juan County, will give the keynote address. San

Juan College president Dr. Toni Pendergrass will preside over the ceremonies. Graduation will recognize more than 900 graduates of San Juan College in certificate and degree programs, as well as the graduates of the University of New Mexico. College Board vice chairman John Thompson will award diplomas and

certificates to the students. Grand marshals are faculty members Beth Carter, John Hoff, Mike Hattabaugh, Terry Swan, Danielle Sullivan and Ann Hardy. Gayle Dean, executive director of the San Juan College Foundation, will award the Foundation’s Allison Award for Excellence to an outstanding

faculty member. Interim Vice President for Learning Lisa Wilson will recognize this year’s honor students and other students receiving special recognition. Music will be by the San Juan College Choir under the direction of Linda Edwards, and the San Juan College Big Band under the direction of Dr.

Keith Cochrane. Graduation speakers nominated by faculty and selected by the Graduation Committee to represent their class and speak at this year’s ceremonies include Christina James as student keynote speaker; William Walter David, welcome address; and Kendra Aspaas, closing remarks. James will receive

her associate of arts degree in native studies. David will receive his associate degree in general studies. Aspaas is graduating with an associate degree in digital media arts and design. Following graduation ceremonies, a reception will be held on the west lawn outside of the Henderson Fine Arts Center.

Moving forward

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San Juan College Learning Commons to receive her GED. Maes dropped out in her sophomore year to be with the love of her life, Derick Maes. At the time, it was the right thing for her to do, and they had several happy years together. The couple had a daughter, 8-year-old Monique, and their life was good. Unfortunately in 2011, Derick died leaving behind a young widow, who was now a single mother and primary breadwinner in the family. Shont ’e knew she couldn’t raise Monique on a minimum wage salary from her job at Dairy Queen, so she decided to take a giant leap and head back to school. Shont’e enrolled in the San Juan College Adult Basic Education Program and began the journey toward completing her education. “I was nervous about going back to school,” she said. Shont’e’s class was a big one, and not everyone made it. She did make it, and passed the test in November 2012. “The teachers gave me so much en-

couragement. I loved the encouragement. They gave me drive,” she said. “I think if it wasn’t for the teachers at the Adult Basic Education Program, I would have left and dropped out again.” It was challenging, because she had trouble just waking up every day and getting out of bed without her husband. Monique, however, loves school and also encouraged her mother to quit the job at Dairy Queen and focus on education. “A lot of my family has been my big support,” Shont’e said. “My mom (Gloria Brady) gives me inspiration.” Since passing the GED test in November 2012, Shont’e has taken classes at San Juan College, learning that she loves to write and has strong grammar skills. She also is working on her math and sciences, because she would like to earn her certification in the Medical Laboratory Technician program at San Juan College. She encourages others who might be struggling not to “let their past and what people say about them have an effect on

them, and to embrace who you really are, because even though having an education might sound nerdy, it’s really awesome.” Andrew Aldava, 24, is living by that advice. He never graduated from high school, after being expelled in his junior year. “I wanted to graduate, but it never happened,” he said. Aldava took his GED test, but did not pass. He also decided to enroll in the Adult Basic Education Program, as a “refreshment” to what he learned in high school. “What pushed me is a Iot of my family has their GEDs,” he said. “I was going to be the first to graduate from high school, but that didn’t happen.” Aldava took the initiative and made it happen when he walked across the Learning Commons stage and receive his GED as well. There were 126 graduates walking for their GEDs, out of 167 that completed the Adult Basic Education Program. In FY2013, there were 305 residents who passed the GED test to receive their certificate.

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game page

New York Times Crossword Puzzle SOFT T’S By Patrick Berry / Edited by Will Shortz

Brought to you by Tucker, Burns, Yoder & Hatfield

Law Firm 505-325-7755 1

1 Coating on some facial tissues 9 Typical Busby Berkeley film 16 They’re often wasted

50 Uses a keyless entry system?

92 Pres. advisory grp.

52 Promise

94 Men in a lineup

53 They go places

95 Unpopular ophthalmologist’s implement?

54 “___ Andy’s Ballyhoo” (“Show Boat” song)

93 Buddy

10 Central Swiss canton

13 Trouser fabric

56 Move briskly

101 What a fist might represent

57 Engaged in battle

21 Athena turned her into a spider

102 Wall St. event

15 Journey segment

61 Group with a Grand Lodge

103 Sound of frustration

16 All-too-public spat

22 Riverbank basker, informally

62 Bach’s “___, meine Freude”

104 It had a hub at J.F.K.

23 What faking a stomachache might entail?

63 Contraction in a patriotic song

107 Founding member of OPEC

20 Drove fast

25 At any point 26 “Blueberries for ___” (classic children’s book)

64 Actress Wright of “Mrs. Miniver” 65 Growth ring? 66 Women’s pants with pictures of wood shop tools?

108 What the giggling supporter of the Salem witch trials was told?

14 ___ Taylor

17 First name in aviation 18 Painted thing, sometimes

55 63

24 Use a flying shuttle

30 Common chords

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35 E equivalent

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42 Loan-insuring org.

79 City near Turin

43 Architectural designer Maya 44 QB with a statue at Sun Life Stadium 45 Dismounts like an expert gymnast?

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80 Author/media observer Michael 81 They don’t face the street 84 1992 Olympic tennis gold medalist 86 Become a new person by washing up?

31 Rush-hour din

73 Take to sleep with, say

77 Time for TV debuts

106

29 Ship that sailed “the ocean blue”

41 Contend

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28 Fluoride, for one

76 Drained of color

19 Lacking meat

34 Physiology Nobelist Walter Rudolf ___

38 In advance

117 Squad leader

120 Arsenic ___ (ratsbane)

71 Sci-fi author ___ del Rey

75 Four-legged newborn

33 Moon larger than Mercury

74 Good at scheming

116 It keeps things moving

30 Gun belts, holsters and nightstick straps?

70 Word before pole or jump

119 Retiree’s accumulation

32 Grandson of Adam and Eve

118 Make mouseholes, maybe

115 Defender of the West

27 With 91-Across, 1976 album with a palindromic title

27 30

11 “Gymnopédies” composer 12 Blood of the Greek gods

Across

36 Watery 38 Sidewalk cafe sight

37 Cooks up

91 95

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102 109

103 110

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39 New releases? Down 1 Elementary school group?

40 Bizarre 45 Grind 46 Bone: Prefix

2 Pasternak heroine

47 Plows leave them

3 Pitcher Hershiser

48 Back again

4 Disco ___

49 Catch

5 Hound doc

51 “Law & Order: SVU” actor

6 Certain Ivy Leaguer 7 Rise up

90 “I’ve got something to say”

8 One-named singing star with the surname Adkins

91 See 27-Across

9 Render imperfect

60 They were big in the ’50s

77 One standing around the house, maybe

62 Place for tips

78 Mention

63 Seasoned 64 Seriously annoy 66 Willing to let things slide

parenthetically 79 Bygone Chevy van 80 Form letters

67 In the hold, say

82 Recipe amount

55 Historic multistory dwellings

68 Gymnast Gaylord

83 Saucy fare

69 “Essays of ___”

85 Be in the game

58 Like ghost towns

72 “Music in the Key of Love” composer

86 Comportment

75 Forces (upon)

87 Late finisher

59 Show polite interest in, say

88 Many a Bach composition 89 Long little doggie 94 Thomas who wrote “Little Big Man” 96 “… see what I mean?” 97 Cabinet members? 98 Some MoMA works 99 Maze answer 100 Bond villain ___ Stavro Blofeld 104 Cuisine with curry 105 Proceed

106 Funny Johnson 108 “Little Birds” author 109 Possible lunch hour 110 Massive memory unit, informally 111 Miss America she’s not 112 Noninvasive med. procedure 113 In former days 114 Cowpoke moniker

thought for the week “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”

— Jimi Hendrix

Answers to this week’s puzzles are on page A18

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at the movies THE GREAT GATSBY

IRON MAN 3

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: "The Great Gatsby" follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings, and sky-rocketing stocks. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy (Carey Mulligan), and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without of the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

MUD Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Mud is an adventure about two boys, Ellis and his friend Neckbone, who find a man named Mud hiding out on an island in the Mississippi. Mud describes fantastic scenarios-he killed a man in Texas and vengeful bounty hunters are coming to get him. He says he is planning to meet and escape with the love of his life, Juniper, who is waiting for him in town. Skeptical but intrigued, Ellis and Neckbone agree to help him. It isn't long until Mud's visions come true and their small town is besieged by a beautiful girl with a line of bounty hunters in tow.

SCARY MOVIE 5 Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: The latest installment of the SCARY MOVIE franchise includes send ups of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, MAMA, SINISTER, THE EVIL DEAD, INCEPTION, BLACK SWAN and pop culture featuring Ashley Tisdale, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams, Molly Shannon, Terry Crews, Simon Rex, Jerry O'Connell, Sarah Hyland, Katrina Bowden, Tyler Posey, Shad Moss aka Bow Wow, Kate Walsh, Heather Locklear, Mac Miller and Mike Tyson. SCARY MOVIE V is directed by Malcolm Lee who teamed up and worked side by side with legendary comedy director David Zucker (AIRPLANE, THE NAKED GUN franchises). Zucker wrote and directed SCARY MOVIE 3 and 4 and also co-wrote and produced SCARY MOVIE V. The SCARY MOVIE franchise, which lampoons the greatest in horror and genre fare, has grossed over $800 million worldwide.

TYLER PERRYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PEEPLES

JURASSIC PARK

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Sparks fly in the Hamptons when "regular guy" Wade Walker (Craig Robinson) crashes the preppy Peeples family reunion to ask for their precious daughter Grace's (Kerry Washington) hand in marriage. Wade might be a fish out of water among this picture-perfect East Coast clan always trying to keep up appearances, but he's not about to let himself sink. Instead, in a wild weekend of fun, dysfunction and hilarious surprises, Wade is about to discover there's room for all kinds of Peeples in this family, no matter their differences. Writer and first-time director Tina Gordon Chism (writer of DRUMLINE) joins forces with Tyler Perry to present a laugh-out-loud look at the family ties that freak us out . . . but bind us together with love.

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Steven Spielberg's phenomenally successful sci-fi adventure thriller is graced by state-of-the-art special effects from the team of Stan Winston, Phil Tippett and Michael Lantieri from George Lucas's Industrial Light & Magic. The film follows two dinosaur experts -- Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Dr. Ellie Sattler Laura Dern) -- as they are invited by eccentric millionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) to preview his new amusement park on an island off Costa Rica. By cloning DNA harvested from pre-historic insects, Hammond has been able to create living dinosaurs for his new Jurassic Park, an immense animal preserve housing real brachiosaurs, dilophosaurs, triceratops, velociraptors, and a Tyrannosaur Rex. Accompanied by cynical scientist Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum), who is obsessed with chaos theory, and Hammond's two grandchildren (Ariana Richards and Joseph Mazzello), they are sent on a tour through Hammond's new resort in computer controlled touring cars. But as a tropical storm hits the island, knocking out the power supply, and an unscrupulous employee (Wayne Knight) sabotages the system so that he can smuggle dinosaur embryos out of the park, the dinosaurs start to rage out of control. Grant then has to bring Hammond's grandchildren back to safety as the group is pursued by the gigantic man-eating beasts.

PAIN & GAIN

Rating: R Synopsis: Michael Bay directs this ripped-from-the-headlines tale of a group of bodybuilding criminals in this Paramount Pictures production starring Mark Whalberg and Dwayne Johnson. Anthony Mackie, Ed Harris, and Rob Corddry co-star.

42 Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey-whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking-ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow.

THE BIG WEDDING Rating: R Synopsis: With an all-star cast led by Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, Amanda Seyfried, Topher Grace, with Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams, THE BIG WEDDING is an uproarious romantic comedy about a charmingly modern family trying to survive a weekend wedding celebration that has the potential to become a full blown family fiasco. To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin (De Niro and Keaton) are once again forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son's wedding after his ultra conservative biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future - and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process. Screenplay by Justin Zackham. Directed by Justin Zackham.

THE CROODS Rating: PG Synopsis: The Croods tells the story of the world's first family road trip. When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family must embark on a comedy adventure into strange and spectacular territory in search of a new home. As if patriarch Grug (Cage) didn't already have enough to handle, it goes from bad to worse when they encounter an imaginative nomad named Guy (Reynolds.) With Guy's help the Croods conquer their fear of the outside world and discover that they have exactly what it takes to survive - each other.

G.I. JOE: RETALIATION Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: An elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit, takes on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer.

OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Rating: PG Synopsis: Disney's fantastical adventure "Oz The Great and Powerful," directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking-that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry-Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard but into a better man as well. When small-time magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco) pulls one flimflam too many, he finds himself hurled into the fantastical Land of Oz where he must somehow transform himself into the great wizard-and just maybe into a better man as well.

OBLIVION Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of TRON: Legacy and producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man's confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. 2077: Jack Harper (Cruise) serves as a security repairmen stationed on an evacuated Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying alien threat who still scavenges what's left of our planet, Jack's mission is almost complete. In a matter of two weeks, he will join the remaining survivors on a lunar colony far from the war-torn world he has long called home. Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, Jack's soaring existence is brought crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Drawn to Jack through a connection that transcends logic, her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he thought he knew. With a reality that is shattered as he discovers shocking truths that connect him to Earth of the past, Jack will be pushed to a heroism he didn't know he contained within. The fate of humanity now rests solely in the hands of a man who believed our world was soon to be lost forever. Movie information and ratings are from Rotten Tomatoes. Ratings are based on 0 - 100%; each star represents a 20% rating.

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TRI-CITYTRIBUNE Friday, May 10, 2013

ALL SHOWTIMES GOOD FROM

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Prices: Adult (after 6:00 pm) $8.50 | Child $6.50 | Senior $6.50 Matinee (before 6:00 pm) $6.50 | *3D Movie Surcharge $2.00

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