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Law firm files suit
Willis’ former attorneys sue citing breach of contract DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Former San Juan County businessman Bobby Willis is being sued by his former attorneys for breach of contract in three civil cases filed in New Mexico courts.
The firm of Comeau, Maldegen, Templeman and Indall, LLP, or CMTI, filed the complaint Oct. 29 in Santa Fe District Court. It names Willis, his wife, Carrie, the Willis Trust, Golden Rule, LLC; Willis Asset Management, LLC; Totah Charities Foundation and JTB Development Properties 4, LLC as de-
fendants in the case. The suit came six weeks after Santa Fe attorney Michael Comeau filed an order asking to be removed as legal counsel for Willis and his family. Comeau cited “irreconcilable differences” in his Sept. 17, 2013, motion to withdraw his appearance as Willis’ counsel. Those
“differences,” he wrote, “make it impossible for Comeau, Maldegen, Templeman & Indall, LLP to continue to effectively represent the Willis Respondents in this litigation.” District Judge Robert Aragon granted
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GreenPlay sought city residents’ input in creating parks ‘roadmap for future’ DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune
The bridge connecting Berg Park to Animas Park is a popular part of the Animas River Walk trail system in Farmington. The trails will be a topic of discussion in the upcoming Parks Plan for the city of Farmington. – Josh Bishop photo
Dyslexia presentation FMS looks at ways to better serve students with this disability DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune The New Mexico State Legislature began recognizing dyslexia as a learning disability three years ago. That decision opened doors for school districts across the state to provide individualized education plans to these students. In Farmington, the district hired a reading specialist to support teachers in their quest to educate dyslexic children. There also has been training in “differentiated instruction” that can apply to all students in a classroom, but is specific to assisting dyslexic students,” said Phil
Valdez, of Farmington Schools, during the Oct. 24 school board meeting. “It really is focusing on instruction not just for one kid, but for all kids. I think we are going to see results,” Valdez said. “It is across the board to teach all levels of kids.” The subject came up when parent Graham Tull gave a presentation on dyslexia, which essentially means “difficulty with words.” Dyslexia, he said is a specific learning disability that does not consist of just seeing things backwards. “There’s actually a lot of-
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Councilor questions charges paid to shelter consultant DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune The Farmington Animal Shelter has been without a director for eight months, and in that time the shelter consultant cashed in on the absence. Marcy Eckhardt, owner of ProShelter, a consulting firm based in Durango, Colo., received $83,164.14 in 11 months, according to her invoices to the city dated from Dec. 15, 2012, to Oct. 15, 2013. The city contracted with Eckhardt to provide consulting services at a rate of $6,250 per month for the first six months. In June, she received a raise from the city increasing her pay to $6,866.66 per month, according to the July 6, 2013, invoice, which also included an additional $5,400 in charges. Eckhardt billed the city $45 per hour for 120 hours of
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and conducting an inventory of the city’s park system. “We want to hear from A plan for the city’s parks Traffic signals the community what their system is being developed initial thoughts are,” said A7 by a private consulting firm Cory Styron, parks, recrethat made a report to the ation and cultural affairs City Council during its Oct. 22 director for Farmington. He has meeting. been working with Pat O’Toole, GreenPlay LLC, is a Broomfield, project manager from GreenPlay Colo.-based company of former to develop a master plan that adparks and recreation professionals dresses what the city can do to who developed parks plans for meet the recreational needs of the more than 300 cities across the community. “Hopefully we can give you a United States. Its employees were in Farmington the week of Oct. roadmap for the future,” O’Toole 21 hosting community meetings
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salary additional work at the animal shelter. The scope of the work was described as “director duties” by Eckhardt, who stated the work included “supervising staff, population management/ euthanasia decisions, staff scheduling, covering hours, department meetings and support, customer support and follow up.” The entire amount billed in the July 6, 2013, invoice was for $12,895.33 including gross receipts tax. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Director Cory Styron signed off on the bill, allowing the city to process the payment. Two weeks after the invoice was processed, City Manager Rob Mayes stated to the Farmington City Council on July 23 that Eckhardt was not acting as the shelter director, but that “On a daily basis Marcy is actively involved.” Mayes also told the Council that “the consultant cannot be director in terms of managing personnel.” When questioned about this statement, Mayes responded that Styron was overseeing the shelter and Eckhardt was tasked with policy development. “Even as we anticipate the hiring of a badly needed permanent director, we look for opportunities to improve the oversight and operations at the shelter during this interim period. Mr. Styron will maintain ultimate responsibility and continue to deploy various staff and management resources from the PRCA Department to ensure ef-
Invoices Amount Marcy Eckhardt made each month before taxes during the scope contract: Dec. 15, 2012 Jan. 15, 2013 Feb. 15, 2013 March 15, 2013 April 12, 2013 May 13, 2013 June 3, 2013 July 6, 2013 Aug. 16, 2013 Sept. 18, 2013 Oct. 15, 2013 fective operations and animal care,” he wrote. Eckhardt’s shelter duties, however, continued into the months of July and August. In her Aug. 16 invoice to the city she charged $6,866.66 for consulting services, plus an additional $3,420 for 76 hours of work “not covered in consulting contract,” according to the invoice. Styron signed off on it, allowing for payment. The Sept. 18 invoice showed that Eckhardt was paid $6,866.66 for consulting services, plus an additional $3,126.50 for 69.5 hours of work “not covered in consulting contract.” Styron signed off on it, allowing for payment. The Oct. 15 invoice was back to the typical monthly payment of $6,866.66 for consulting services. None of the invoices explained the scope of the consulting services. Councilor Mary Fischer requested to review the product of Eckhardt’s work and said she received noth-
$6,250 $6,250 $6,250 $6,250 $6,250 $6,250 $6,250 $12,266.66 $10,286.66 $9,994.16 $6,866.66 ing from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. Fischer also asked about the costs of Eckhardt’s services during the Oct. 22 City Council meeting, when she learned the city planned to hire a staff veterinarian for $70,000 a year. “Is $70,000 adequate for a veterinarian,” Fischer asked. “We are paying our consultant $90,000.” Styron said it was an “attractive” salary. “I think the $70,000 is good, but the $90,000 is outrageous,” Fischer responded. She further consulted with Procurement Officer Eddie Smylie asking if the terms of Eckhardt’s contract could be changed, when the City Council had approved payment of a specified amount. “What concerns me is we contracted with Marcy Eckhardt and her group at one point for $37,500. Then we renewed it for $41,200,” Fischer said. “We’ve been adding six more thousand because she
is performing more duties, so we are paying a consultant $12,000 a month, to provide services at the animal shelter. She is supervising the staff and making euthanasia decision and providing support. I am quite concerned. In the year period we will have paid her $90,000.” Mayes said he and Styron would look into it. His answer came in an Oct. 24 email to the Council, in which Mayes stated that Styron made “the correct management decision, averting an even worse crisis at the animal shelter when we had unexpected vacancies and delays,” with regard to Eckhardt’s bills. Mayes stated the shelter could have been closed, had “Styron not acted decisively.” At issue, however, was the fact that a “change order” should have been
processed through the Purchasing Division. That did not happen because Styron “was not fully aware of the correct procedure to accommodate this decision from a procurement perspective,” Mayes wrote. Styron admitted this in a memo to Mayes, saying he “misunderstood the terms of the agreement and felt that within my span of control limited additional services could be added to the agreement.” Styron further stated that he failed to consult with the Purchasing Department because he was trying to “mitigate the current crisis.” “I realize that the proper procedure was not followed and learned that any changes to scope or request for additional services could have been easily resolved in advance
through a change order processed by the Purchasing Department,” Styron wrote. Mayes added that Styron has “certified that all payments made have been for legitimate services delivered to the city. The additional expense from the expanded hours of operational work by Marcy due to the emergency conditions is off-set by the savings in budgeted wages of the vacant staff positions.” Styron estimated that the unexpected staff vacancies had freed up $15,000, so “this expense was offset by the budget savings generated by staff vacancies that caused the crisis.” Eckhardt received $11,947 in addition to her regular contract during the three months that she worked as shelter director.
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calendar ONGOING EVENTS 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
MON NOV. 4 SETTLEMENT TO CITY EXHIBIT OPENS The Farmington Museum invites you to view an expansive display of historic and contemporary photography. Farmington has changed dramatically over the years. Experience a slice of Farmington’s past in comparison to what it is today. This unique exhibit uses both photography and historic objects to show the evolution of Farmington from a small agricultural settlement to the bustling city of today. Information: 505.599.1174
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FRI NOV. 1 SILHOUETTE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES – JAZZ AND ROCK COMBO CONCERT Don’t miss the musical mixings of jazz and rock at this concert that is sure to have something for everyone. Performance at the San Juan College Performance Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 students and seniors. Information: 505.566.3430 TEA PARTY MEETING The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots Lunch meeting will be Friday, at 11:30 a.m. at Los Hermanitos East Restaurant on East Main Street in Farmington. This is a forum meeting where all present can bring up subjects of interest. All conservatives are encouraged to attend. For more information call 505.324.1102.
SAT NOV. 2 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS Two great locations, one great time! The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St., and the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beautiful handmade gifts, homemade baked goods, antiques, amazing jewelry and original art will be available for purchase. Over 100 talented vendors will tempt the buyer. Find gifts that won’t be found anywhere else. Information: 505.599.1380
TEA PARTY MEETING The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots General Meeting will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Totah Theatre, 315 W. Main Street in Farmington. Historian and constitutionalist William H. Gilbert will explain his opposition to the proposed zoning code before San Juan County Commission. For more information call 505.324.1102.
FRI NOV. 8 ASTROFRIDAY Toys in Space 2 will be shown at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Planetarium. Stargaze follows, weather permitting, at 8:30 p.m. The Planetarium reserves 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 CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION Hand woven Navajo rugs – 300 to 400 – are auctioned off each month at the Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371. American Indian art and craft vendors are also onsite. Auction is sponsored by the Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association; rug viewing is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m. Information: 505.785.7386, 505.610.6797 or Christinae2011@Live.com
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a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The tour starts at 1400 Williams Drive. Art: paintings, prints, cards, jewelry, fiber art, mixed media, clay, metal, beaded mixed media, lamp-work beads and jewelry, wood carvings and furniture, and more. Non-perishable food items for ECHO Food Bank are accepted at all studio locations. Information: 505.320.4001 or fmnarttour@hotmail.com
MON NOV. 11 AZTEC VETERANS DAY PARADE Come out and join VFW Post 614 as they celebrate all Veterans with a breakfast at the Post from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for $3 donation. Veterans enjoy the meal free. The parade follows at 11 a.m. in downtown Aztec. Information: 505.334.8842
FRI NOV. 15 MODERN JAZZ QUARTET COMBO Join the Silhouette Series of performing arts at San Juan College Little Theatre for this amazing performance. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 students and seniors. Information: 505.566.3430 or www.sanjuancollege.edu/silhouette
SAT NOV. 16 SPACE FLIGHT EXPLORERS FAMILY FUN Join us for some space fun with activities straight from NASA at the E3 Children’s Museum from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is suitable for ages 7 and up. Hope to see you there and don’t forget your imagination. Information: 505.599.1425 WHAT A GIRL WANTS EXPO! Come to the ultimate girls’ day out! Join us for a fabulous event catering to women and experience our unique expo
with special discount pricing. Come shop till you drop! Expo hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McGee Park. Admission is $2. Information: 970.375.4521 or www.whatagirlwantsexpo.com
TUES NOV. 19 VICTOR & PENNY Crash Music presents Victor & Penny in the historic Aztec Theater, 104 N. Main Ave. in Aztec, N.M. Tickets are $12 and are available online, doors open at 7:30pm. Information: 505.427.6748 or www.crashmusicaztec.com
FRI NOV. 22 SAT NOV. 23 ANNUAL HOSPICE CHARITY BOWL SALE This event is at the San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Performance Center lobby. The event benefits Northwest New Mexico Hospice. The hours for the sale are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. Information: 505.566.3464
SAT NOV. 23 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY – COME HEAR US NOW! THE MESSIAH Join the Durango Choral Society, Farmington’s Vicus Voces, two extraordinary vocal soloists and the San Juan Symphony for an early start to the holiday season, with our first performance of Handel’s cherished oratorio. We’ve selected the most popular numbers from Handel’s masterpiece to create a 90minute concert designed to lift your spirit and usher in the season of reverence and renewal. Enjoy this amazing concert at 7:30 p.m. at the San Juan College Henderson Performance Hall. Information: 505.566.3430 SUNRISE COMET WALK A recently discovered comet should be visible just before sunrise this morning. As-
TURKEY TROT & GOBBLE WOBBLE This event features a 5K Turkey Trot and a Two-Mile Gobble Wobble Walk at 9 a.m. in Historic Downtown Farmington. Registration deadline is Nov. 15. This family friendly event will include activities such as children’s carnival, games, face painting, a kids gobble contest, music and more. Participate in a Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble costume contest! Enter individually or as a group. This is an all-weather event, plan to participate rain or shine. Information: 505.599.1184
FRI NOV. 29 SAT NOV. 30 THE 29th ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP BULLRIDING EXTRAORDINAIRE This annual bull riding spectacular is at McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, between Farmington and Bloomfield on Hwy. 64, behind SunRay Park & Casino. Information: 505.287.9534 or www.casperbacarodeo.com
EVENTS FOR ADULTS THE BONNIE DALLAS SENIOR CENTER 109 E. La Plata St. and 208 N. Wall Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 Information Numbers: Main Building:
505.599.1380 or 505.599.1390 Senior Center Annex: 505.566.2256 Senior Activity Center/The Silver Fitness Center: 505.566.2287 50+SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES 7 - 10 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Nov.2 - NO DANCE, CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Nov.9 - Off the Interstate Nov.16 - Otis & the Rhythm Nov.23 - Forever Young Nov.30 - NO DANCE, HOLIDAY WEEKEND Info: 505.599.1380 50+ FREE WEDNESDAY DAYTIME DANCE 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Nov.6 - Forever Young Nov.20 - Country Jammers Info: 505.599.1380 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov.2 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. and Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. There will be beautiful handmade gifts, antiques, amazing jewelry, and original art will be available for purchase. Over 100 talented vendors will tempt you with gifts you won’t find anywhere else. The Senior Center will have Breakfast Burritos for $3 and Hamburgers On the Grill for $5. Info: 505.599.1380.
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calendar MEDICARE PART D BENEFITS COUNSELING BY APPOINTMENT Mondays, Nov.4 - December 2, by appointment only Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. S.H.I.P. (State Health Insurance Program Volunteers) will be available and ready to help you analyze your current plan and compare it to 2014 plans, so you can more easily make a decision to stay, or switch plans. If you need help and can't get to one of these appointments, call the Medicare Help Desk at 1 (800) 633-4227 for assistance from your home. Make sure you have your Medicare card and your prescriptions, or a list in front of you so they can be entered into the plan finder. Bring the Medicare card and a list or your prescriptions to the Senior Center if you make an appointment with us. Call 505.599.1390 for more information or to make an appointment. LUNG CANCER AND PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.6 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This course will teach preventive measures and
treatments. Topics include signs, symptoms, and questions to ask your doctor. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by San Juan Cancer Center; Glenda AlliesFox RN. For more information call 505.566.2287. 50 +AARP DRIVERS’ SAFETY CLASS 6 - 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov.7 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Cost: $14, $12 for cardcarrying AARP members. Pre-registration is required by calling 505.566.2256. Pay cash or check to the instructor on day of class. A discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL, PART 1 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.13 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This presentation will cover the topic of Compare and Contrast between Then and Now. Sexualized media culture and messages such as gender stereotyping will be topics discussed. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by; Heather DePeal, BA. For more information call 505.566.2287.
THANKSGIVING DINNER 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, Nov.15 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Lunch is a $3 donation for anyone 60+ and a $6 fee for anyone younger. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings. Call 599-1380 for more information. GOBBLE GOBBLE BINGO PARTY 1 - 2 p.m. Monday, Nov.18 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Cost $2 per card – Please bring a non-perishable food item for ECHO Food Bank. Half of the Black Out game proceeds will be awarded to ECHO Food Bank. Prizes and refreshments furnished by the Senior Center. Please be checked in and seated by 1 p.m. to play Blackout. DIABETES AWARENESS AND PREVENTION 10 -11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.20 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This course will teach preventive measures and treatments. They will talk
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Are charter schools a legitimate alternative to public education? Are charter schools the conservative movement’s version of Solyndra? Education reformers – mostly, but not entirely, on the right – have long peddled charter schools as a solution to the nation’s education woes. Such schools, paid for from public funds but run by private and non-profit organizations, have more freedom to try different approaches to schooling. But trouble can pop up: In Philadelphia this week, the founder of three charter schools pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a federal fraud case that has ensnared other leaders in the city’s charter movement. It’s just the latest prosecution against charter operators in the city. Are charter schools a legitimate alternative to public schools? Or do they exist to profit off of taxpayers? Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk, the RedBlueAmerica columnists, debate the issue. BEN BOYCHUK: Solyndra failed. The business model – manufacturing spe-
cialized solar panels in a state with one of the highest labor costs in the United States – couldn’t survive without heavy taxpayer subsidies, and it fell to pieces anyway. As an example of crony capitalism at its worst – you couldn’t do much better. Charter schools aren’t a good example of crony capitalism, since most charters are nonprofits. They aren’t exactly a “right-wing” phenomenon, either. The earliest proponents of charters – simply public schools with fewer bureaucratic encumbrances – were reform-minded liberals such as teachers’ union president Al Shanker and Minnesota Charter School founder Joe Nathan. The appeal of charter schools lies in their flexibility. Unlike conventional public schools, charter schools usually let their principals hire and fire at will. They have greater leeway with curriculum. They can extend school hours and impose discipline more effectively. Of course when charter school operators use tax dol-
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lars for their own personal enrichment, as Dorothy June Brown did in Philadelphia, they make upstanding charter operators look bad. That there are plenty of examples of fraud and embezzlement elsewhere makes matters worse. Fraudsters deserve harsh punishment. But the crimes of the relative few shouldn’t diminish the accomplishments of others like Harlem Success Academy’s Eva Moskowitz, or Dave Levin and Mike Feinberg, who founded the Knowledge is Power Program in Houston in 1994 and quickly expanded to New York and California. What’s odd about the angst over charter school fraud is the apparent absence of it when it comes to routine and massive waste in the public schools. Where is the punishment for the district
bureaucrats in Philadelphia and all around the country who have squandered billions over the decades with practically nothing to show for it? The problem isn’t with charter schools, per se. The problem is a system that encourages waste without accountability. JOEL MATHIS: Charter schools aren’t too unlike Solyndra: Without taxpayer subsidies, they simply don’t survive at all. And as is often the case, where the taxpayers subsidize private activity – even when it’s technically “nonprofit” – opportunities for graft abound. Take Philadelphia as a further example: The Dorothy Brown case that is nearing trial isn’t a sudden, unexpected anomaly after years of great charter performance. Since 2008, 18 area charter schools have reportedly come under in-
vestigation by federal officials, mostly for suspicions of financial malfeasance. And in 2010, City Controller Alan Butkovitz audited 13 of the city’s then-63 charter schools – there are now 84 – and found “financial mismanagement and questionable practices” at all 13 of them. One problem, he found, was that there was little day-to-day – or even month-to-month – oversight of the charters; officials mostly check in with them when it is time to renew their licenses. These problems are built into the system, of course: The foundational idea undergirding charters is that they’re supposed to be free of all the bureaucratic rules that supposedly constrain public schools from offering a better education to students. In Ohio, for example, there are reportedly 200 state laws that do apply to public schools but not to charters. You see the results. This might be worth it, if charter schools delivered better educational outcomes. The results are mixed. In a
recent study, only about a third of Pennsylvania charter schools did significantly better than public school peers in reading; about a third did worse, which of course means a third did about the same. The results were similar in math. “There is always a distribution around an average,” one official commented. If you throw in the results of “cyber” charter schools, the overall picture is actually much worse. Sputtering about the shameful state of public schools is no answer to all of this. Charter schools must prove their own worth in order to continue receiving taxpayer money. Some are good. Some are less so. And some are just rip-offs. But charter schools simply aren’t the panacea they’ve been made out to be. Ben Boychuk is associate editor of the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal. Joel Mathis is a contributing editor to Philadelphia Magazine. Reach them at bboychuk@city-journal.org, joelmmathis@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/benandjoel.
Feeding the soul; missing the ones you love Have you ever made a decision you felt sure was right, only to end up wondering later: What was I thinking? Second-guessing. I hate it. Recently, I left my home and my husband and the life that I love, to spend some time alone working on a novel on a lake in the mountains where I grew up. When I made that decision, and most days since, I felt good about it. But there are moments when I have my doubts. This is one of them. I blame my grandmothers. You’d be hard-pressed to find two women with less in common, apart from the facts that they both married, raised children and loved their grandchildren. Especially me. But at some point in their
SHARON RANDALL SCRIPPS HOWARD later years – the point at which, to my utter amazement, I now seem to find myself – they chose vastly different lifestyles. One lived alone in the quiet of a mountain where she took great delight in birds and books and sunsets and seasons and the occasional visits from her family. Especially me. The other lived on the main street of town in a never-ending drama of nine grown daughters, where she knew everybody’s business and how much they paid for it, and doted on her grandchildren.
Especially me. The best moments of my childhood were spent in the care of those two women. I will forever be in their debt. And somehow I ended up with the nature of each. I mean, two distinctly different characters, like the flip sides of one coin. I like spending time alone. But I like, just as much, to be absolutely in the thick of things. I feel equally at home on a city street or a pig trail on the back of a mountain. Preferably a pig trail with an all-night diner. I love having my house
full of people, cooking for a crowd, watching them eat, listening to the music of their laughter. And after they’re gone, I’m happy to be alone again, to take a deep breath and clean up the mess and give thanks for the good times we shared. The problem is this: I don’t want just one or the other; I want both – to be alone, and to be with the people I love. Too much of one leaves me homesick for the other. The key, I suppose, as with most things in life, is balance. This evening, I stood staring into a half-empty fridge, hoping to find something to eat without having to drive into town. I was getting hungrier by the minute – for more than
just food. I missed my husband. My kids. My grandkids. I even missed their dogs. And for what? To sit alone on a lake, trying to finish a book that would probably never matter to any living soul but me? What was I thinking? Why do we always have to choose one love over another? That last question – spoken aloud to a refrigerator – is one I’ve been asking most of my life. The first time was when I was 4 years old, soon after my parents divorced. My mountain grandmother dried my eyes with her apron and tried to explain why I could no longer live with both my mother and my dad in the same house together. “We can’t always have
things both ways,” she said. “But we can enjoy them one at a time.” Her meaning might’ve been lost on me back then, but today, somehow, it found me. So I took whatever I had on hand – potatoes, carrots, onions and kale – and roasted it in the oven with a little olive oil and a lot of garlic. And I ate it on the porch overlooking the lake in the waning, golden light of a perfect autumn day. It was good. Then I went back inside and sat down to write. Sometimes the best meal, the one we truly hunger for, is the one that feeds our soul. Sharon Randall can be contacted at P.O. Box 777394, Henderson NV 89077 or at www.sharonrandall.com.
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said. “We can bring trends we are seeing. Sustainability is one of the things we look at – not just financial sustainability but sustainability socially and environmentally.” The first step in the process was the community meetings, which included focus groups and public meetings. “We look at strengths and what needs to be improved,” O’Toole said. Next the company will look at the level of service and inventory the parks. “From there we will put some recommendations and an action plan together,” O’Toole said. The entire process will take several months, because there also are Webbased activities to involve the public and surveys sent out to area residents seeking input about the park system. “We want to hear what everybody has to say and bring that in with some diversity,” he explained.
The inventory will include a look at every amenity within the park system and rate it by measuring the quality, condition, location, comfort, convenience and ambiance. Each will receive a score that is put on a map to show service gaps, alternative providers and potential partners. “We will be able to show you through meaningful maps,” O’Toole said. “The other thing we start looking at is the evaluation of funding sources, traditional and non-traditional funding. In the end it shows what you are capable to do.” After all of the information is gathered GreenPlay will return to the Council in February or March with its findings. This will determine the accuracy of the report and from there a plan will be drafted. “It will be visionary with implementation strategies and costs,” O’Toole said. Mayor Tommy Roberts wanted to know if Farm-
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Traffic signalization Mayor casts tie-breaking vote, passes new policy DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Traffic at the intersection of Pinon Hills Boulevard and North Dustin Avenue has increased by 35 percent in the past two years. This has led Farmington’s traffic engineering consultant to recommend the placement of a traffic signal at the intersection. “There will be a significant overall operations improvement if the intersection would be signalized,” Engineer Nevin Harwick wrote in an Oct. 21 report to the city. He pointed out that the high traffic volume, which increased by 35 percent during the morning commute, 17 percent during the evening commute and 15 percent on Sundays “has led to significant operations degradation over the past few years.” Harwick’s safety assessment showed that 18 crashes have been reported at the intersection since 2003. Those crashes resulted in one death, eight injuries and nine damages to property. “Over the 11-year period, 13 of the crashes reported were considered ‘correctable’ by signalization,” Harwick wrote. Councilor Jason Sandel has lobbied for signalization at that intersection for several months, stating that it would improve safety for residents and churchgoers in the area. From his requests for the installation of a traffic signal, the conversation turned to the development of traffic signalization policy, which Harwick was hired to write. The Council was set to vote on the policy during the Oct. 1 Council work session, when Sandel asked how many other communities in New Mexico have a policy. The answer was none – the other communities were following Federal Highway Administration standards. “Why are we hiding behind a policy and guidelines to hide behind a vote for signalization at an intersection?” Sandel asked during the meeting. “To me let’s have the political discussion. Let’s sit down, have it out and be done with it.
Now we have 15 pages of more regulations and more loopholes for people to jump through to have something happen inside of their community.” Sandel alleged that the city did not need a policy or guidelines unless Mayes and Roberts were “trying to avoid the real issue.” Sandel moved to table the policy’s adoption and Councilors Gayla McCulloch and Mary Fischer agreed. The policy was tabled indefinitely and according to Sandel’s interpretation of Roberts Rules of Order, considered a dead issue. City Attorney Jay Burnham, however, disagreed saying the issue could be revisited during the Oct. 22 Council meeting. This allowed Councilor McCulloch to reintroduce the policy and request its adoption. “I have had several conversations with community members about how we decide to put in a traffic signal. I believe a traffic control policy would aid councilors,” she said. Sandel pointed out that according to Roberts Rules of Order an “item that has been tabled is not able to be reconsidered.” Burnham said McCulloch’s motion was one asking to take the policy from the table. “A motion to table indefinitely is to lay on the table. This was tabled indefinitely, so it was laid on the table,” Burnham explained. “That is something that cannot be reconsidered,” Sandel said, but Burnham and Mayor Tommy Roberts disagreed with the interpretation. Councilor Dan Darnell also agreed to “take” it from the table, allowing the item to be reconsidered. “It is important to have this poicy because it creates an objective threshold. It provides guidance to City Council and staff,” Roberts said. “A minimum objective threshold is important because there is a lot of subjectivity when it comes to signalization at intersections and a lot of that is emotional and there are special interests that weigh in on signalizations. Special interests could be who lives in that area. We have even had the in-
fluence of money come into play. A policy will help to appropriately dilute those types of influences.” Councilor Mary Fischer asked McCulloch why she felt there were “improvements over what we did before,” which was following the Federal Highway Administration guidelines. McCulloch stated that she liked the addition of a public feedback component to the policy as well as guidelines to remove traffic signals. She also was happy to have the nine warrants for traffic signalization listed in a policy. “In talking to neighbors in Pinon Hills and the Dustin area, asking me what are the criteria, it became apparent to me having the procedures in writing was important,” McCulloch said. “I also emailed the speed hump policy to someone. I could email this to the several residents who called me and say this is how we determine we are going to have a traffic signal.” Fischer said the policy made it sound like the policy “will give us a million good reasons to tell people no. Constituents are concerned about their safety. They are concerned about any number of things.” Roberts said that was a misinterpretation of his statements. “I often thought I wished warrants would be met at that intersection that gives us the authority to move forward on an objective basis,” he said. Mayes announced that warrants had been met at Dustin Avenue and Piñon Hills Boulevard. “If we have a policy like this, shouldn’t we be required to install signalization, if they meet multiple warrants, or are we just doing this on a whim?” Fischer asked. “We certainly are not doing this on a whim,” City Manager Rob Mayes answered. Sandel stated that he struggled with this process, which was not “normal,” because it was a policy not an actual rule to be followed. The Council voted twoto-two, and Roberts cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of the policy’s adoption.
ington was unique in offering a cultural affairs component through its parks department. “Yes – you name it we’ve seen it,” O’Toole said. “You are unique because a handful we’ve seen are museums. The animal shelter is a little bit of an oddity.” Councilor Mary Fischer
said she would like some new life to be breathed into the parks department. “I would like us to put a little sizzle in our community activities that have lost their fizzle. I feel like I am in the movie Groundhog Day. It is the same thing year after, year after year after year,” she said. “One of the largest
problems I observe is we have wonderful recreational opportunities but no way for some kids to take advantage of them, because there is no transportation to them. These kids are just losing out simply because they can’t get there.” The plan should be completed by May 2014.
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dyslexia problems with reading comprehension and a reduced ability to read.” Students with dyslexia also tend to have difficulty with writing and spelling. “It’s not always about the written language,” Tull said. “There is an auditory component as well. … They even have difficulty getting the right words out.” The issue has to do with phonemes and the appropriate way to form words. Dyslexic students might get the sound mixed up and that changes the meaning of a word. “If you are not able to decode those words or blend those words, you can’t read the sentence and you don’t know what you are reading about,” Tull said, adding there are difficulties in hearing syllables and visualizing the correct way to spell words. “Typically, if you’re dyslexic you’re going to have diffiulty in both reading and spelling.” Interestingly, most dyslexic students are high achievers, who learn to think outside of the box. “They are curious, creative problem solvers,” Tull said. This gives them ability to make it through kindergarten, first and even second grade without the teacher noticing a problem. It is when they have to read and comprehend reading at a higher level that their disability becomes apparent, and that is when remediation is offered. Tull said the dyslexic students would do so much better, if the disability was caught and remediated at a younger age. “Lots of different people with dyslexia have done very well,” he said of this genetic condition. “The brain functions differently from other brains, not better or worse, just differently.” It reportedly affects 10 percent of all students, and it is not picky – males and females are equally affected by it and it doesn’t matter what ethnicity, age or income the person is. Tull said the simple math shows that Farmington Schools have about 1,100 dyslexic students, who will always have difficulty. “We could fill up an elementary school with dyslexic people. Each grade level has nine or 10 dyslexic kids,” Tull said. “We are looking at – at least 50 kids in every elementary school that has dyslexia.” He would like to see testing done on children while they are in preschool to determine whether or not they have dyslexia, and there is not one test for it. Once these students are discovered, remediation can occur and lead to better success in learning, he said, adding the teacher needs to access the right pathways to help the student learn. “Dyslexics can learn to read, write and spell if they are taught in a way they learn best,” he said. There was a program developed in the 1920s. It is the Orton-Gillingham approach and its research-based, mul-
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tisensory based and systematic. It helps the brain create new pathways that work for reading. “There are lots of different styles. Here in town we have a sound and syllables program. The Masonics do the Scottish Rite program for kids,” he said. Parents of dyslexic students say they would like to see a reading specialist in every school. These reading specialists can teach the
sound and syllables program, but Tull said the classroom teachers can use the program for all students. This would mean a dyslexic student could learn in the same classroom setting as students without the disability. “Support a research based, systematic, direct, structured and multi-sensory approach to learning – reading, writing and spelling – it works for everybody,” Tull said. It is a quality of life issue,
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said Ginger Tull, Graham’s wife. “We don’t know what to do and our kids fall through the cracks. … If you’re smart and you can’t read you are going to be the best drug dealer on the block.” She encouraged the district to work with professionals in the community that specialize in educating dyslexic students. Superintendent Janel Ryan said the school system would
like to work on this issue, because there is a solution for all problems. “There’s not a single one of us that doesn’t care about kids,” Ryan said. She, however, pointed out that this is a public school system with public requirements. The district is not just worried about dyslexia, but it is facing multiple problems for which solutions need to be found. Ryan stated that the
schools have to follow the Common Core Standards and a new curriculum can’t just be introduced at one school, it needs to be at all schools. “You are saying that’s research based and has helped kids who are dyslexic. We can’t have little pockets of things happening. Let’s work together on the issue,” the superintendent said.
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11th Annual Art Sale, Studio Tour Nov. 9 and 10 Fifteen local artists are showing and selling work at the 11th Annual Art Sale and Studio Tour on Crouch Mesa, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10. The tour will include the studios of Sarah Teofanov, Liz Stannard, and Janet McHaley Burns. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Artists in the tour at 30 RD 3773include Sarah Teofanov, Don Ellis, Janet Grenawalt, Pip Howard, and Lou Mancel; 236 RD 3950 includes Liz Stannard, Doug McNealy, Patrice DeLorenzo Brown, and Crystal Hazen; and at 1400 Williams Drive, Janet McHaley Burns, Dwight Lawing, Robin Compton, Sue Johnson, Catherine ThomasKemp, and Michael Billie. Art on display and for sale will include paintings, prints, mixed media, encaustic, boxes, fiber, jewelry, cards, metal, ceramics, beaded mixed media, and more. Michael Billie will be demonstrating his unique process with encaustic each day of the tour. In Stannards’ studio – 236 RD 3950 – listen to live music on Saturday and Sunday. Crystal Hazen also will demonstrate her mixed media technique during the tour in this location. A piece of art will be given away to someone who has visited all three studios during the event. Non-perishable food items will be collected for ECHO Food Bank at all studio locations. Maps for the tour are available at the Hender-
son Fine Arts Center at San Juan College, and the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., or by emailing FMNarttour@hotmail.com. One of many returning to the tour this year is artist Robin Compton. She is a printmaker, paints with acrylic and watercolor, and also makes functional decorative boxes from book board and hand painted paste paper. “Variety is the spice of life – and my art is expressed through a variety of media and subjects with bright colors and a contemporary feel,” Compton said. New to the tour this year are Patrice DeLorenzo Brown, Crystal Hazen, and Lou Mancel. DeLorenzo was in awe of the masters paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. After receiving a BFA and MFA in painting, she fell in love with the landscape of the Southwest. “Simply put, I love to paint. I am compelled by what I see and hear; inspired to paint those quiet places that are elegant and beautiful,” DeLorenzo said. Crystal Hazen became interested in art when she found she wasn’t able to understand some of
the subjects taught in school. Having dyslexia made it difficult for her to perform certain tasks. Pictures began to play a vital role in her understanding as she grew older and she now works with oil pastels, charcoal, and mixed media. “One of my goals is to learn how to work with a paintbrush and utilize that technique with the use of both of my hands, advancing my talents even more,” Hazen said. She is interested in history, which is the subject matter in many of her works. Lou Mancel painted with oils until the year 2000 when she realized that silver and gemstones were the media that allowed her to “get the ideas out of my head in a form that is right for me.” According to Mancel, she expanded the horizons of her jewelry in 2011 by taking the fine techniques of jewelry and making larger designed wall art. She uses stones, intricate saw work, stamping, and many types of metals and stones. Recently she has added enamels to her variety of media. For more information about the show call 505.360.0147 or 505.320.4001.
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Giving your cat medication:
Easy step to helping your sick cat feel better There may be times when you need to give your cat medication – and that can be a tricky task, especially if you’ve never done it before or if your cat is uncooperative. Here is expert advice on how to get the medicine down. To get your cat to take his medication, you may have to employ a few sneaky tactics, whether the medicine comes in a pill, a capsule or is liquid. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can try to help you keep your pet still so you can give him the medication that will make him feel better. But first you must be clear on what the veterinarian recommends. 1. Understanding the Medication Instructions When your veterinarian prescribes a new medication, make sure you completely understand the instructions before you leave the office. He will likely explain the route of medication into the body (by mouth, into the ears, or into the eyes, for example) how often the medication should be taken (once daily, every 12 hours, etc.), duration of treatment (7 days, until gone), and other special consideration (give with food, follow with water). You should also ask how you can expect your pet to respond to the treatment – and how quickly he will be feeling better. Some medications don’t have very strict dosing instructions – for example, your veterinarian may simply say you should administer the drug as needed. Other times, you may be able to give a medication once a day even though the package says twice a day. But since other dosing guidelines must be followed precisely, you should always ask your veterinarian before making adjustments. And don’t hesitate to speak up if the dosing instructions don’t work with your schedule – in some cases your veterinarian may be able to recommend another medication that can be given on a different timetable. For example, if your work schedule does not permit dosing every eight hours, your veterinarian may be able to recommend a medication that can be given less frequently. To make sure you don’t forget any doses, consider making a medication schedule for your pet. Simply write the date and time that the medication needs to be administered, along with the last day of treatment. And even if your cat is
PAWSITIVELY PETS Darren Woodson feeling better, you should still give him the medication for the correct length of time. The reason: Complications can occur if antibiotics aren’t given for the full duration of recommended treatment, plus some medications – such as corticosteroids – will cause illness if they’re discontinued. Take care to follow all label directions exactly, since seemingly minor factors, like improper storage (for example, keeping a refrigerated medication at room temperature) can affect a medicine’s safety and effectiveness. And if your pet experiences any side effects after taking the medication, contact your veterinarian promptly before making any changes to the dosing schedule or discontinuing the medication. 2. Administering Pills It can take some trial and error to get your cat to swallow a pill. When your veterinarian prescribed a medication, ask if it can be given with food, as some cats take pills very readily if they’re hidden inside a treat or given with a small amount of canned cat food or in canned tuna or salmon (simply crush pills or break and empty capsules and mix into the food). The downside to this method: your cat must eat all of the food in one sitting (to ensure he receives the full dose), plus some coated pills and capsules have a bitter taste when the capsule or coating is removed, and if the medication makes the food taste bad, your cat may refuse to eat it. You’ll probably know after the first or second dosing if this method will work. It’s a bit more challenging if your must give your cat a pill directly by mouth. If your cat isn’t used to having your hands around his mouth, gradually introduce him to this by stroking his face and neck area for a few moments to calm him down. If you trust that your cat won’t try to hurt you, try these tips to make it a bit easier (warning: this technique takes practice and may require more than one attempt to get your cat to swallow the pill): • If your cat is well-behaved, place a towel across
your lap and hold him gently. If you think your cat may try to scratch you or get away, consider wrapping his body, feet, and legs in a towel, leaving the head out so that you can give the medication. If you’re worried that you cat will harm you, you can always ask your veterinarian for alternative medication options. • If you’re right-handed, hold the pill between the thumb and index finger of your right hand. • Using your left hand, reach over the top of your cat’s head and squeeze your thumb and middle finger between your cat’s upper and lower teeth. Try to stay close to the back of the mouth (near the molars) and away from the canines (the long, pointy teeth near the front of the mouth). The side of the upper lip should curl in as your fingers go in your cat’s mouth. • Once your fingers are inside your cat’s mouth, gently tilt his head back to encourage him to open his mouth. • When the mouth is open, use your right index finger and thumb to place the pill near the base of the tongue, removing your hands quickly so your cat can swallow. • Rub your cat’s throat lightly and offer a small amount of water to encourage swallowing. 3. Administering Liquid Medication Some people prefer liquid medication because it doesn’t require placing your fingers inside the cat’s mouth, but not all cats will swallow the liquid. Here, tips for making it easier: • If your cat is well-behaved, place a towel across your lap and hold him gently. If you think he may try to scratch or get away, consider wrapping his body, feet, and legs in a towel; leave the head out so that you can give the medication. • Draw the medication into the dropper or syringe and, if you’re righthanded, hold it in your right hand. • Place your left hand behind your cat’s head to stabilize it. You can gently stroke the back of the head and speak softly to your cat to distract and comfort him.
• Using your right hand, insert the top of the dropper or syringe into the side of your cat’s mouth. Try to stay close to the back of the mouth (near the molars) and away from the canines (the long, pointy teeth near the front of the mouth). • Once the tip is in, empty the medication into the mouth and release your cat’s head. • Rub the throat lightly to encourage swallowing. 4. Troubleshooting Tips If you’re unable to administer medications to your cat, try the following tips: • Ask for help: If your cat won’t cooperate, ask
someone to help you restrain your cat while you control the head and give the medication. • Don’t risk injury: If you’re unable to administer medication or are worried that your cat will bite, scratch or otherwise injure you, call your veterinarian and ask for advice. • Seek out a different formulation: Some medications are available in several forms, including pills, liquid given by mouth with an eye dropper or syringe, chewable flavored treats, and transdermal gels (the gel is applied to your cat’s skin, where it’s absorbed into the blood-
stream). If one formulation doesn’t work for you, ask your veterinarian if there is another option. • Consider calling in the pros: Some veterinarians can arrange daily outpatient appointments for a technician or assistant to administer your cat’s medication. If your schedule doesn’t permit this, your veterinarian may be able to board your cat so that medication can be given until the course of treatment is completed. It is hoped that giving your cat medication will go smoothly, but if it doesn’t, or if you are concerned about dosage or anything, call your veterinarian.
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library events The Farmington Public Library is looking for “Makers” – people who can demonstrate a project for the Nov. 19 Holiday Maker Fair. For more information, email reference@infoway.org, or call 505.599.1270. Saturday, Nov. 2 - 10 a.m. Don’t miss the Diary of a Wimpy Kid HARD LUCK TRUCK, when it makes a stop at the Farmington Public Library. The highly anticipated 8th book in the Wimpy Kid
series will be released on Nov. 5, and will be available for checkout at the library. Come one, come all to get free Wimpy Kid goodies, see Wimpy Kid book trailers, have your photo taken and more! For more information about this and other events for all ages at the Farmington Public Library, log on to www.infoway.org. Monday, Nov. 4 - 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Story Time at the Farmington Public Library for
PreK-age 5. Come and enjoy stories with us while we dance, sing and do fingerplays together! This week’s theme is On the Go. Story Times are every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Farmington Public Library. For more information about storytimes at the Farmington Public Library, please call 505.599.1273 or log on to www.infoway.org. Tuesday, Nov. 5 - 9:45 a.m. Take a free computer class at the Farmington
Furry felines, cuddly canines, and cute critters! The Farmington Animal Shelter is host to an Adopt-AThon that runs through Wednesday, Nov. 13. All animals will be $39 regardless of size, breed, or type. The Farmington Animal Shelter is moving soon to its new home at the Farm-
ington Regional Animal Shelter on Browning Parkway. The AdoptA-Thon will help facilitate the move and situate as many animals as possible into their forever homes. At the Farmington Animal Shelter, each cat and dog up for adoption will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-
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Public Library! This week’s class will cover Computer Basics. Participants will learn to recognize the basic components of a computer. This is an opportunity for beginners to turn on/shut down a computer, learn to navigate with a mouse, and connect to the Internet. Registration is required and may be completed by calling 505.599.1270. Thursday, Nov. 7 - 6:30 p.m. The Mayor’s Teen Advisory Council, or MTAC, meets at the Farmington
Public Library. All San Juan County teens are invited to discuss teen issues and find solutions to reach out, speak out and help out your community. For more information, log on to www.infoway.org or call 505.566.2201. Thursday, Nov. 14 – 6 p.m. New York Times bestselling author, Ingrid Law will be at the Farmington Public Library for a presentation and book signing. Ingrid’s books have been placed on over 25 state
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Barrel racing event for cancer fund The National Barrel Horse Association teamed up with the Cathy Lincoln Memorial Cancer Fund and hosted a two-day barrel racing event at McGee Park. The event raised $4,745. There were more than 125 entries both days and other events included a silent auction and popcorn, bake sale and raffle.
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Tournaments and playoffs State soccer begins; volleyball district tourney next week First day of November and soccer state playoffs begin this weekend. The volleyball district tournament begins next week and district football Round 2 takes place this evening. The cross country district meet is Saturday in Kirtland and winter sports practice begins on Monday. Throw in a Red Sox World Series win and opening night in the NBA, and it’s been a pretty busy sports week. Last Week… Round One of District 1AAAA football is in the books with both Piedra Vista and Farmington shutting out their opponents. The Panthers blanked Kirtland Central 26-0 while Farmington was handling Aztec 37-0. PV and Farmington switch opponents Friday night and if both can come away with a win, it sets up a winner-takesall match up next Friday at The Hutch. Bloomfield and Navajo Prep continued their abuse of district opponents with Bloomfield blowing out Thoreau 52-0 Friday night and Navajo Prep put-
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Rick Hoerner ting up a 50-0 victory over Cuba. Friday afternoon Kirtland Central hosted the local cross country teams in a tune-up meet for the District Championship on Saturday. The girls district race should come down to Aztec and Piedra Vista while the Panther boys should literally run away from the rest of the field. With the district soccer season completed and no district soccer tournament, which by the way would make perfect sense in one of the toughest girl’s district in the state, the schedule was relatively light with only a couple of non-district contests. No. 1 3A seed Hope Christian handled Piedra Vista 4-0 on Friday then was shut out by Farmington 2-0 on Saturday. Volleyball district play
THE FANTASY GEEK Rick Hoerner
As one that pays little to no attention on what week any players have byes, this week is going to kill me. Matt Stafford is on bye and with Michael Vick injured, this has me starting Nick Foles and the Bills Thad Lewis as my starting QBs in one league. Going to be a tough week. Each week the Fantasy Geek will give you some unsolicited advice on playing NFL Fantasy Football. Realizing that the Thursday night game is over, players from Thursday’s game will not be in consideration, and since most leagues let you change players that haven’t played yet, every other squad is fair game. Each week we’ll look at the players that led to victory or disaster in Love Them and Loathe Them followed by a section on Studs and Duds, who you may look at starting and sitting this week. Finally, there will be a quick section on pick-ups on the waiver wire for some players that may be available in your league.
Last Week with The Geek … Week No. 7 Record – 64 60 percent Overall Record – 52-28 66 percent Love Them … Bengals QB Andy Dalton- 325 Yards, 5 TDs and Int. Saints QB Drew Brees – 332 Yards, 5 TDs and no turnovers Lions RB Reggie Bush – 122 Total Yards, 8 Catches, TD Cardinals RB Andre Ellington –162 Total Yards, 2 catches, TD Lions WR Calvin Johnson – 14 Catches, 329 Yards, TD, Fum Bengals WR Marvin Jones – 8 Catches, 122 Yards, 4 TDs Redskins TE Jordan Reed – 8 Catches 90 Yards, Bills TE Scott Chandler – 7 Catches, 72 Yards Bengals DST – 4 Sacks, 2 Ints, 2 TDs, 9 Points Against Loathe Them… Patriots QB Tom Brady – 116 Yards, TD, and an Int
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continued on Tuesday with Piedra Vista locking up the No. 1 seed in next week’s district tournament sweeping Farmington 3-0. Aztec secured the No. 3 seed for next week with a 3-0 victory over Kirtland Central. In other volleyball action Bloomfield lost to Dulce 3-2 while Navajo Prep blanked Tohatchi 3-0. State Soccer Seedings … Not too many shockers in this week’s state soccer seedings. Both the Bloomfield boys and girls got in, with the boys at No. 7 and the girls just getting in at No. 12. The Farmington boys picked up a well deserved No. 3 seed, which keeps them away from No. 1 Academy until a potential matchup in the finals. Piedra Vista being left out was a bit of a surprise, but it is
It’s kind of like iPhone users waiting for the latest IOS update. Lobo basketball fans will get a chance to see the latest edition of the men’s basketball team this Saturday night. The Lobos will take on Eastern New Mexico in their first exhibition game of the season. It will also be the head-coaching debut for Craig Neal. Here’s what we can expect – a lot more of the same from last season. UNM returns four starters from last year’s Mountain West championship squad. Their only loss is Tony Snell who left UNM for the greener (green, as in In your best Jim Morrison, of The Doors, voice, sing with me, “This is the end, my only friend …the end.” The time has come to place my weekly golf article on temporary hiatus while the winter months penalize us for the spectacular spring, summer and fall weather that the Four Corners bestows upon us. That being said, 2013 has been an unbelievable year for golf in the Four Corners. I cannot honestly remember the golf courses in the area being in such immaculate shape for most of the year. The next time you are at your favorite fa-
The Bloomfield High School Boys Soccer Team won the district championship after going undefeated for 10 games against 6 different teams. This gave the team a ranking of No. 7 in the state. Bloomfield’s Ethan Martin kicks the ball in a recent game. – Curtis Benally photo
difficult to narrow the field down to 12 in the toughest classification in the state. The seeding for the girls showed how tough District 1AAAA is with three teams seeded in the bracket led by No. 2 Farmington and No. 3 Aztec with Piedra Vista coming in at No. 11. Kirtland ends up being on the outside looking in, but if they were in a different
district, they may have gotten a bid. This Week … Friday, Nov. 1 Football Schedule Piedra Vista travels to Aztec – Friday Night Experience Game of the Week on Fox Sports A.M. 1340 and 93.9 FM Farmington hosts Kirtland Central Bloomfield welcomes Wingate Navajo Prep entertains Navajo Pine Navajo Prep Cross Country is at District 1A Meet
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS JP Murrieta money) pastures of the NBA. With some unknowns heading into the season, here are some observations before their first exhibition game. 1. Cleveland Thomas appears to be the early favorite to fill the shoes of Snell in the starting five. 2. Nick Banyard is likely to be the first one off the bench. 3. This year’s Lobo team
could see a lot more of the twin towers. Head coach Craig Neal said he plans to play both Alex Kirk and Cameron Bairstow together a lot this season. 4. Neal doesn’t plan to redshirt anyone, and that includes his freshman son Cullen. Remember November UNM football coach Bob Davie says players always remember the final
FIRST TEE Tom Yost cility, make it a point to shake hands and thank the staff and maintenance crews, as they have worked wonders to make golf in our area a memorable experience. The First Tee of San Juan County, N.M. also had a very productive year as programming numbers continue to rise to levels not yet seen in this community. The result of this
will be thousands of future participants taking part in a game that stresses physical activity, character and, most importantly, teaches skills that can be transferred to their daily lives. Skills such as: patience, attitude, perseverance, emotional restraint and better decision making. These skills on the golf course affect a score; these skills in life affect how successful you
Saturday, Nov. 2 Bloomfield Girls Soccer at Bosque in First Round of Playoffs Piedra Vista Girls Soccer travels to Los Alamos in First Round of Playoffs Bloomfield Soccer hosts Hatch Valley in First Round of Playoffs Bloomfield and Shiprock at District 1AAA Cross Country Meet Farmington Volleyball welcomes Los Alamos Bloomfield Volleyball is at Wingate
* Hoerner A14 month of a season and how they finish the year. The Lobos are coming off a bye week and return to the field this Saturday against San Diego State. UNM is 2-and-5 overall and still looking for their first conference win. Davie says the players have a positive attitude and want to finish out the season strong. “The good news is we still have five games to play and we’re relatively healthy,” said Davie. “It’s about finishing this season strong and remembering how we finish.” “We’re still upbeat,” said
* Murrieta A14 are in the world. And as we close the book on the warm temperatures and green playing fields that we have enjoyed, I offer you these closing thoughts. Just because the grass is dormant and the temperatures are a bit lower, it doesn’t mean that your golf clubs belong in the garage. Get them out on occasion and practice. This will prepare you better for the early spring when your buddies are trying to pick up after a 4-month break, giving you an advantage. Use the winter months
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Hoerner Tuesday, Nov. 5 District 1AAA Volleyball Tournament Begins with Kirtland at Aztec Thursday, Nov. 7 Second Round of State Soccer begins for the survivors of this weekend No. 3 Farmington Boys Soccer plays the winner of Centennial and Los Alamos No. 2 Farmington Girls Soccer plays the winner of No. 7 Goddard and No. 11 Valencia No. 3 Aztec Girls Soccer plays the winner of No. 11 Piedra Vista and No. 6 Los Alamos District Volleyball Semi-Finals: Winner of Aztec-Kirtland at Farmington
Quick Hitter … This weekend the NMAA began their first seeding process of the year by seeding the soccer teams for this week’s state championships. Over the years seeding
has changed from a committee representing every district to an NMAA group that evaluates the New Mexico High School Coaches’ Association polls and Max Preps’ Power Ratings. This puts the NMAA in same class as the NCAA basketball tournament selection committee. For the most part, the seeding system has done well, especially when it gets down to the quarterfinals and semifinals of the state championships. However, the selection process for teams getting in is flawed. Using a power rating system that only evaluates scores encourages the running up of scores and for some teams weakening the sched-
ule to insure a spot. The district system is also flawed. Hypothetically, in a small three-team district all three teams could be poor, yet one is automatically in while a better team in a tougher district is left out. Honestly, there is no perfect way to evaluate teams and in a state this size it is nearly impossible to play it out in a fair manner. However, the eye test should matter. There are some teams the evaluators can look at and see they are a Top 12 team and deserve a spot. But the simple truth is that it takes money for committees to travel and evaluate teams and the NMAA only seems
to see live games on the I-25 corridor from Los Lunas to Santa Fe. This means the Four Corners teams better be good on the road to get in the conversation of seeding. Traditionally, the I-25 teams have not traveled well when they play up here in our neck of the woods, but nobody is going to see that. Sports on Fox Sports New Mexico, AM 1340 & 93.9 FM Friday Night Experience: Piedra Vista at Aztec Pregame 6:30 Kickoff at 7 NCAA Football: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida at 1 NFL Football: Baltimore Ravens
vs. Cleveland Browns Sunday at 11 a.m. NFL Football: Tennessee Titans vs. St. Louis Rams Sunday at 2 p.m. NFL Football: Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texan Sunday at 6 p.m. NFL Football: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Monday at 6 p.m. NFL Football: Washington vs. Minnesota Vikings Thursday at 6 p.m. First Sports with Steve Bortstein weekday mornings form 7 to 10 a.m. The Fast Track sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino on Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.
geek Redskins QB Robert Griffin III – 132 Yards, TD, 2 Ints, 7 Yards Rushing Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch – 27 Total Yards, 1 Catch Falcons RB Steven Jackson – 13 Total Yards, 3 Catches Saints WR Marques Colston – 3 catches, 18 Yards Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe – 1 Catch, 7 Yards, Cowboys TE Jason Witten – 2 Catches, 15 Yards
Chiefs DST – 1 Sack, 1 Fumble Recovery Studs… Panthers QB Cam Newton – Panthers have a chance to bury Atlanta and move themselves into playoff position Chargers QB Phillip Rivers – Redskins have been pathetic defensively Chiefs RB Jamal Charles – Bills have been poor against the run and Chiefs continue to run it well
Eagles RB LeSean McCoy – Eagles RB gets back on track against Raiders Cowboys WR Dez Bryant – Minnesota has been horrible against the pass and the Cowboys will look to get Bryant involved after last week’s rant Packers WR Jordy Nelson – Nelson has emerged as Rodgers’ favorite Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez – No Jones and no White, Gonzalez is option No. 1
Seattle DST – Returns home and Bucs look forward to a chance at the first overall pick Duds… Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill – With the exception of the Lions, the Bengals DST has been stingy in passing yardage Patriots QB Tom Brady – Another poor week for Brady with no sign of it getting better Saints RB Darren Sproles
– Pierre Thomas has been a better player on the ground and in the air Jets RB Bilal Powell – Saints DST has been solid and Jets offense a mess Bears WR Alshon Jeffrey – With Cutler gone, more focus on Forte and Marshall Texans TE Garrett Graham – New QB and a lost season for the Texans Bears DST – Packers rolling and offense may not be able to control field posi-
tion Waiver Wire… With the byes and injuries kicking in, here are a few players to take a look at that may still be available in your league Saints WR Kenny Sills – Rookie is scoring more than Marques Colston Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. – 3rd down back for a team that seems to be always behind Good luck this week!!
players still wear the “retired” number. Now they are changing their stance. UNM announced this week Brian Urlacher’s No. 44 jersey will be retired after all. Monday the school said they decided to change their policy against retiring jersey numbers and, yes, Urlacher’s jersey will be appropriately retired and no other football player can wear the number 44. For the record, let me say Urlacher’s jersey SHOULD be retired. He led the nation in tackles in 1998, was the Mountain West Player of the Year in 1999 and spent 13 years in the NFL singing the praises of the University of New Mexico. “When the dust settles, how many guys are going
to come around like Brian Urlacher?” explained UNM head coach Bob Davie. YES. That’s the point! “From a football standpoint, I don’t think we’re going to be retiring too many more numbers,” joked Davie. YES. I agree. How come they didn’t see this logic a week ago? UNM didn’t really elaborate on why they changed their stance, though I know public sentiment from talk radio, newspaper and right here in this blog supported the position they should RETIRE No. 44 for good. I’m just glad UNM came to their senses.
The ceremony will take place on Nov. 8 at the UNM-Air Force games. The power of one The New Mexico State football team snapped their 18-game losing streak last week with a 34-29 win over Abilene Christian. It was the first win for NMSU head coach Doug Martin. The first year head coach hopes to use this victory as a building block for the remainder of the season. “We have to win as a team,” said Martin. “We aren’t strong enough to win offensively or defensively so there isn’t much margin for error for us. We have to get great quarterback plays, we have to
take care of the football and our defense has to cause turnovers. That is the only way we can win this year.” “It only takes one and we need to keep building off this,” said NMSU quarterback Andrew McDonald. “We want to continue
to get more wins this season, we don’t want this to be the only one we get,” said Darien Johnson. The Aggies try to make it two in a row this week at Louisiana-Lafayette. NMSU hasn’t won two straight games in over two years.
Murrieta quarterback Cole Gautsche. “We still love to play football and any chance we get to go out there and play is great.” Gautsche is expected to be 100 percent healthy coming off the bye week. Gautsche ranks third among all FBS quarterbacks with over 87 rushing yards per game. Backup quarterback Clayton Mitchem is also healthy and ready to go. Retire means retire It’s good to know the UNM athletic department will listen every now and then to media types like myself. If you remember last week’s column, I wrote about how UNM was going to retire Brian Urlacher’s jersey without actually retiring it. They were going to let other
Yost to stay active with an offseason workout or stretching program so that your muscles don’t atrophy and become useless until reactivated. A simple fiveminute, golf specific stretching program will work wonders for your body in the winter. And finally, as a PGA Golf Professional, Director of The First Tee of San Juan County, N.M. and general liaison of the golfing industry in the
Four Corners, I would be remiss not to say thank you on behalf of all the facilities that you patronized in 2013. Your continued support is why the men and women in our industry love the game so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I will be back in the early spring with more stories, instruction and thoughts on the game that we all love, called golf.
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Emmett Taylor Walling 89 Emmett Taylor Walling, 89, passed away on Sunday Oct 27, 2013. He was born on May 18, 1924, in Farmington, to Emmett Taylor Walling and Ella Baughman-Walling. He was a graduate of Farmington High School. Walling was part of the Army Chemical Corps and was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and
Willis the motion to withdraw on Oct. 10 in Santa Fe District Court. Since that time, Attorneys Paul Kennedy and Charles Vigil have been listed as Willis’ new attorneys, according to nmcourts.com. Comeau began representing Willis on Feb. 3, 2012, when the Financial Institutions Division brought a complaint against Willis with regard to the mismanagement of New Mexico Title and Escrow, a Farmington-based company that unexpectedly closed its doors, Jan. 30 2012. A few days later the Public Regulation Commission’s Insurance Division opened an investigation and then the court case was filed. Through the court case, a receivership was appointed
dyslexia Ginger Tull said the problem is there are better programs available outside of the school district. If you work outside of the
Edgewood Arsenal, MD. He was active in the First United Methodist Church in Farmington for 73 years, and served as Sunday School superintendent. He also taught various Sunday School classes, was a youth sponsor, AWOL class member as well as part of the Methodist Men. He was with SUC for 35 years retiring in 1986 as chief chemist, he was a member of the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM-E19). He served as a San Juan County Commissioner and on the San Juan Hospital Board. He enjoyed hiking, and his studies of Aviation History (especially the Civil War), Christianity, and trains. He will best be remembered as a loving husband, dad, grandfather and friend. Walling is survived by his wife, Kathleen Walling of 55 years; son, Stuart
Walling (Penny) of Tulsa, Okla.; his three grandchildren, Tara Breckenridge, Randall Breckenridge of Tulsa, Okla. and Richard Breckenridge (Kathryn) of Tucson, Ariz.; one nephew Charles Walling (Ana); his brother-in-law Loyal C. Park (Mary Alice); niece Rosanne Park-Jones (Ross) and their daughters, Emily, Carrie and Rachel; nephew Devon Park (Ala) and son, Dragos, Broomfield, Colo.; great niece Tawnya Starr Wilkerson (Jay) of Lincoln, Neb., and great-nephew Christopher Walling of Washington D.C. He was preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Lou Walling; his parents Emmett Walling and Ella Baughman-Walling-Woods; his step-father, Louis P. Woods and one brother Wayne Walling. A visitation was Thursday, Oct. 31, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, in the First United Methodist Church, 808 N Monterey Ave. in Farmington. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery at 4 p.m.
to organize the title and escrow company accounts and to go through and seize Willis’ assets. By August 2012, Willis, formerly of Kirtland, was being investigated by the Farmington Police Department, and his former business associate Mike Atchison had brought on Aug. 10, 2012, a civil suit against Willis. The Farmington Police Department filed criminal charges that same day, alleging Willis embezzled funds from Atchison. Willis was charged with racketeering, embezzlement and securities fraud in this case. Then, on Aug. 29, the FPD brought more charges against Willis in a case where Quentin Smith was the alleged victim. He reportedly gave Willis $5.056 million in precious gemstones and
jewelry for safe keeping. When he asked for the items back, Willis allegedly refused. The police charged him with embezzlement of more than $20,000. Willis, who now lives in Branson, Mo., is set to face these charges during a preliminary hearing set for Nov. 21 in front of San Juan County Magistrate Mark Hawkinson. With regard to the civil cases, Comeau is alleging that Willis sought his legal representation and agreed to “pay, on a monthly basis, CMTI bills for legal services, expenses and gross receipts tax. The engagement agreement provided that Bobby L. Willis would pay interest on bills unpaid for 30 days, and attorneys’ fees in the event CMTI was required to file suit to collect the
fees,” the lawsuit states. While Comeau’s case states that he “at all material times promptly and professionally performed the legal services agreed upon for the Willis Defendants,” that Willis and his wife have not paid. “Throughout its representation of the Willis Defendants, CMTI tendered periodic invoices to the Willis Defendants, which for a considerable period of time, have not been paid despite demand,” the lawsuit states. Comeau and his firm are asking the court to grant it “unpaid fees, expenses, attorneys’ fees, costs of suit and pre- and post-judgment interests” as well as unbilled time for a value to be proven at trial, the lawsuit states. The case has been assigned to District Judge Raymond Ortiz.
schools, you are getting the Cadillac intervention. The thing is the schools can’t offer the Cadillac of therapy. Don’t do nothing. Why don’t we buy a Chevy?” she asked. Valdez added that the
state has developed “dyslexia modules” for instruction and all new hires are being trained in those modules. The reading specialist also is available as a person going out into the schools to support the
teachers. “We are working on this and we are willing to have that open communication with parents. Just understand there are regulations we have to work within,” Valdez said.
Memorial Contributions may be sent to: Navajo United Methodist Center 1200 W. Apache Farmington, N.M 87401 Farmington Museum Foundation P.O Box 115 Farmington, N.M. 87499-0115 First United Methodist Foundation 808 N. Monterey Farmington,NM 87401 Mr.Walling’s care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington. 505.327.5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You enjoy the attention early in the week, but it might be a good idea to opt for some privacy by week's end so that you can have more time to consider an upcoming decision. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You unearthed some surprising facts. Now you need to consider how to use them to your advantage. Meanwhile, it might be best to keep what you've learned secret for now. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A comment by a colleague piques your curiosity to know more. Best advice: You'll find people more likely to offer information if you're discreet when making your inquiries. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your energy levels begin to rise by midweek. This allows you to catch up with your heavy workload and still have plenty of get-up-and-go to go out on the town this weekend. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You're probably roaring your head off about a perceived slight from a longtime critic. Ignore it. That person might just be trying to goad you into doing something you might later regret. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The early part of the week is open to spontaneity. Then it's time to settle into your usual routine to get all your tasks done. A personal situation could require more attention from you. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A meeting of the minds on a workplace project might well develop into something more personal for Librans looking for romance. Aspects are also favorable for platonic relationships. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A more-positive mood might be difficult to assume in light of a recent problem involving the health of someone special. But by week's end, your emotional barometer should start to rise. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Look for a changed attitude from a former adversary once he or she realizes you have your colleagues' full support. Now you can refocus your energies on that workplace project. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This time, a difference of opinion might not be resolved in your favor. But be patient. It ultimately could all work out to your advantage, as new information begins to develop. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A tug of war develops between the artistic Aquarian's creative aspect and his or her practical side. Best advice: Prioritize your schedule so you can give appropriate time to both. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You could be entering a career phase awash with job-related demands. But avoid being swamped by the overflow and, instead, keep treading water as you deal with demands one by one. BORN THIS WEEK: You are an exceptionally loyal person, and you're respected for your ability to keep the secrets entrusted to you.
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TRI-CITYTRIBUNE Friday, November 1, 2013
Breakfast Burritos prca tracks have for $3 and HamStart your holiday shopping early … On Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Christmas Craft Fairs at two locations – Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. and Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be beautiful handmade gifts, antiques, amazing jewelry, and original art available for purchase. Over 100 talented vendors will tempt you with gifts you won’t find anywhere else. The Senior Center will
burgers On the Grill for $5. For more information call 505.599.1380 or 505.599.1184. Who’s up Fore a Challenge? Monsters aren’t just for Halloween! Piñon Hills Golf Course, 2101 Sunrise Parkway in Farmington, will host a Monster Day 666 golf event on the course on Saturday, Nov. 2, with tee times
beginning at 10 a.m. Monster Day is one day a year when the Pros set up the course to be as challenging (and monsterlike) as possible. The pins will be tucked and challenging, but fair. This event is open to amateurs and professionals alike. The entry fee for the event is $50 per person, due by Friday, Nov. 1, subject to availability. For additional information on Monster Day,
contact the Pro Shop at 505.326.6066. Pilates please! Now you can work on balancing your body and mind at the new Pilates class on Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m., offered at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center, behind the Annex at 208 N. Wall Ave. Achieve total muscle conditioning and flexibility with light weights. Strengthen your muscles and improve your core, with emphasis on stretching and breathing techniques. There
are modifications for various fitness levels, so everyone can participate. This class is taught by Patti Glover. We invite you to watch our classes, presentations, and events relating to health and wellness as we go into 2014 with this mission in mind. For more information, call 505.566.2287 or get on line at www.fmtn.org/bdsc. Settlement to City Farmington has changed dramatically over the years. Come to the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St.,
to experience photographic reflections on the growth of Farmington. This unique exhibit starts on Nov. 4 and uses both historic and contemporary photography with historic objects to show the evolution of Farmington. See how it grows from a small agricultural settlement to the bustling city of today. There will be a reception from 2 to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 9, held as part of the One Great Day of Shopping event. For more information, call 505.599.1174.
Standard based report cards
This year Aztec schools implementation focuses on K-1 The Aztec Municipal School District is moving to Standards Based report cards. Our focus this year is to adopt them for grades K - 1 and move to a K - 5 implementation in the 20142015 school year. To understand better why we are doing this please read below the information that Judy Englehart, our Director of Instruction, has put together to help explain why this is an important step in our district to ensure high levels of learning for all students. Why is there a new reporting system? Like most states across the nation, New Mexico has adopted the Common Core State Standards in order to address the changing requirements and needs of
AZTEC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT Kirk Carpenter 21st century learners. The expectations are higher so that our students can be competitive in the global society. In order to help parents become familiar with the new standards and understand what students are required to know and learn, beginning with kindergarten and first grade during the 2013-14 school year Aztec Schools will be phasing in a reporting system based on the Common Core State Standards. The new report card is very lengthy and depot for the entire Southwest. 7:30 a.m.: Annual San Juan County Art Studio Tour Noon: Book Buzz: Host Jenny Lee Ryan welcomes guest Mary Lee Smith, Deputy Director of the Farmington Public Library discussing a different kind of Veteran's Day reading
MONDAY – NOV. 4 7 a.m.: The Scott Michlin Morning Program: Blue Star Mothers 7:30 a.m.: New Mexico Mile Marker: Ghost of Julia Staab haunts La Posada Hotel in Santa Fe 7:55 a.m.: Monday Reboot: Tech News TUESDAY – NOV. 5 7 a.m.: The Scott Michlin Morning Program: Community Health Improvement Council 7:30 a.m.: New Mexico Mile Marker: Military buttons on display at Hamilton Military Museum in TorC reflect history of American military engagements 7:30 a.m.: Farmington Museum Foundation 7:55 a.m.: Adopt-A-Pet Tuesday WEDNESDAY – NOV. 6 7 a.m.: The Scott Michlin Morning Program: Aztec Schools 7:30 a.m.: New Mexico Mile Marker: Era Rentfrow and the Aggie Memorial Tower now part of the College of Health & Social Services 7:55 a.m.: San Juan Smart Talk THURSDAY – NOV. 7 7 a.m.: The Scott Michlin Morning: Citizens Trust & Investment Company 7:30 a.m.: New Mexico Mile Marker: Navajo defensive sites east of Bloomfield 7:55 a.m.: Save-A-Buck Thursday: Weekly economic & investing news Noon: A Review Too Far: local movie reviews FRIDAY – NOV. 8 7 a.m.: The Scott Michlin Morning Program: Business Start Up Weekend 7:30 a.m.: New Mexico Mile Marker: Fort Union: NM Military's supply
may seem overwhelming to you. Keep in mind that its purpose is to provide parents, teachers and students with more accurate information about students’ progress toward meeting content standards. By monitoring the concrete skills and knowledge listed on the report card, we will know whether all students are being exposed to the same curriculum and learning what they should at each grade level. The new system should help us close the gap in achievement among different groups of students. Parents also will be more aware of what their children should know and be able to do by the end of each grade level. How do standardsbased report cards differ from traditional report cards? On many traditional re-
port cards, students receive one grade for reading, one for math and so on. On a standards-based report card each subject area is divided into a list of skills and knowledge that students are responsible for learning. Students receive a separate mark for each standard. The achievement marks indicate a child’s progress toward meeting specific grade-level standards. The new report card will use the numbers one through four to indicate a child’s progress toward meeting Common Core State Standards. With the new standards-based reporting system, students are evaluated more objectively according to consistent grade-level standards. The letter grades used in traditional report cards are a more subjective reflection of individual teachers’ expectations for student effort and achievement. How does the new report card measure my child’s progress? The new report card will use the code in the following chart to indicate a child’s
progress toward meeting the end-of-year Common Core State Standards. A gray space on the report card will indicate that the curriculum related to some standards has not yet been taught or assessed. 1 - Not Meeting Standards 2 - Nearing Proficiency 3 - Proficient 4 - Advanced Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and skills expected. [cid:image004.png@01CED4A4.7 EFFC720] Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills beyond expectations and consistently shows evidence of higher level thinking. Standards-based report
cards are designed to provide parents with detailed information about how your child is doing in each subject. You will see whether students communicate or need extra assistance in certain areas or when they need to be challenged even more. By using these clearly defined standards, teachers and parents can work together to ensure that students succeed. During parent-teacher conferences, ask to see samples of your child’s work. Talk to his or her teacher about whether the work samples are satisfactory, or how your child could have done a better job on the assignments. Ask how you can help your child improve or excel in various subjects and what resources are available to use outside the classroom to encourage his or her progress. If you have questions or concerns about your school’s report card or suggestions for making it easier to understand, please share them with us by contacting your child’s teacher or principal or emailing us at fpenglju@aztec.k12.nm.us.
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When you walk through the double glass inlayed doors into the grand entry of this residence you soon realize you’ve entered a truly one-of-a-kind home.
With two living areas, two dining rooms and two fireplaces, this two-story home is built for comfort and elegant living. The main floor features
a large living room and a den/family room with a gas log fireplace and patio doors. The spacious kitchen includes an island, pantry and a lot of custom cabi-
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near the entryway. This more than 3,400square-foot home has 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms. All the bedrooms are on the top floor. The huge master suite in this beautiful home, at 4777 Sundown Rd., includes a sitting room, dressing room and a luxurious master bath with a seethrough fireplace and an enormous walk-in closet. There are Jack and Jill bedrooms with an adjoining bathroom and a large fourth bedroom. The property is impec-
cably landscaped with flowers, rose gardens, and a lot of trees and mature landscaping. The backyard is a paradise and includes a large in-ground swimming pool, covered patio and play area. This home is priced at $409,000 and also includes an attached 3-car garage and a large laundry room. The property has been pre-inspected and repairs have been completed. For more information or to set up a private show call Sam Todd at RE/MAX of Farmington at 505.327.4777.
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Switching focus
Time for cleanup and care of indoor houseplants The first touches of winter cold have done a job on most of the flowers in the yard. Although some of my flowering annuals have survived the first few frosts, they will not survive the harder frost soon to come. It is about time to clean up the color pots for another winter and move the focus to the plants indoors. If you are like me, you have had so much focus on the plants outdoors that the ones inside could use a little extra care. This is a great time to do some cleanup and care to your houseplants. Remove any dead or dying leaves and /or stems and check for signs of any insects. After a year or more in the same pot and soil, nutrients can become completely depleted and un-
ADVICE YOU CAN GROW WITH Donnie Pigford wanted salts and minerals can build up. Burning or browning around the tips of the leaves is often a sign of mineral buildup. Another sign would be a crusty buildup around the edge of the soil or on the bottom of the pot or saucer, use an organic soil flush like Fox Farm’s “Sledge Hammer.” This product is mixed with water and applied to the soil and it will easily and safely eliminate any salt and mineral buildup. The depletion of much needed nutrients can cause plants to yellow, drop leaves and just look unhealthy. If
it is about time to repot the plants, this would be the time to do that. Select a pot that is slightly larger than the pot it is now in. Select a good quality potting soil, one that contains organic nutrients, especially earthworm castings. Remember that not all potting soils are created equally. My favorite is Fox Farm’s “Ocean Forest” potting soil. This soil is loaded with earthworm castings and many other excellent organic nutrients. Earthworm castings are the excretions left behind by worms after they finish digesting the organic matter
that makes up their diet. Worm castings are loaded with beneficial soil microbes and other soil organisms that will help restore life and health to depleted and worn out soils. While the castings are concentrated and rich in nitrogen, they are gentle enough to be applied in direct contact to sensitive plant roots without fear of burning. Worm cast-
ings also supply magnesium, phosphates, calcium, potassium, and potash, along with a range of micro-nutrients and trace elements. More than just a great plant fertilizer, castings are also a terrific soil amendment, plant growth enhancer, and the gardener’s ultimate compost. Earthworm castings are clean, odorless, and can be used indoors and outdoors to provide a boost to all of
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College combo concerts SJC music department hosts ensembles From the smooth sounds of jazz to the heavy-hitting beats of rock, the Jazz and Rock Combo Concerts at San Juan College at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, have something for everyone in the Henderson Fine Arts Performance Center Performance Hall. Two small ensembles
from the San Juan College Music Department will be featured at the concert. First, the SJC Jazz Combo will present the music of the Modern Jazz Quartet – the famous piano/vibraphone group of ’40s and whose career spanned well into the ’80s. The second half of the evening features the music
of the SJC Rock Combo. They will perform a variety of traditional and modern rock with Megan Wood as the featured lead singer. Admission to the show is $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. For more information about the show, call the San Juan College Box Office at 505.566.3430.
Flu shots SJC hosts free clinic no Nov. 7 As a designated Point of Distribution for the New Mexico Department of Health, San Juan College will host a free flu shot
clinic from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. The clinic will be in the Health and Human Performance Center gym. 700 free doses of the
flu shot will be available for adults 19 years of age and older, and will be provided on a first-come, firstserved basis.
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your plants. For plants that are not ready to be transplanted, adding a thin layer of casting to the surface of the soil will help replenish the nutrients and the health of the plant. Add about two tablespoons of casting to a 6-inch to 8-inch pot and an additional tablespoon for every two inches in pot diameter. Castings can be applied once per month to help keep your plants healthy and thriving.
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Business
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Emerging leaders
Local businesses graduate from SBA program Five local businesses were honored recently as graduates of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Farmington Class of 2013, Emerging Leaders. Shane Chance of R. Shane Chance CPA PC; Jack Kloepfer of Jack’s Plastic Welding Inc.; William Sutton of Ralph W. Miller; Cody Waldroup of Jumbo Storage Inc.; and Robert Wennerstrom of Blue Streak, Inc., were recognized at graduation ceremonies and dinner Oct. 23 at the Quality Center for Business. The Emerging Leaders program is offered by the Small Business Administration, or SBA, to help existing businesses develop their growth and action plans, said Carmen Martinez, director of the San Juan College Small Business Development Center, a partner in the program. “The SBA in Washington, D.C., decides which cities participate in the program,” Martinez explained. “There are only two communities in the state that are selected. In New Mexico, Albuquerque is always one site and, for the last three years, San Juan County has been the other site. Gallup had the program one year, but I think all the partners in San Juan County that have done such a good job in recruiting
About the winners
The graduates include Jack Kloepfer, President/CEO of Jack’s Plastic Welding Inc.; Shane Chance, President of R Shane Chance CPA PC. William Sutton, Owner/VP of Ralph W. Miller Inc.; Cody Waldroup, Secretary/Treasurer of Jumbo Storage Inc.; Robert Wenerstrom, President of Blue Streak Inc.
businesses for the program are a major reason why we’ve been selected.” Twelve local businesses enrolled in the program, but only five “stuck it out,” Martinez added. “It’s a huge commitment for a business,” she said. “Classes are held every other week for three hours and on the alternate week, the businesses have mentoring groups.” There are 36 hours of instruction, provided in 12 classes, with the mentoring groups offering guidance and support, Martinez said. Cody Waldroup of Jumbo Mini Storage said while the class required a lot of time and effort, it also pushed him to “think outside the box. It’s easy as a business owner to get caught up in
the daily tasks and functions of the business, which can limit growth and possibility with the business.” “The class showed me how to step outside my business and myself, and search for – and see – the opportunity to grow,” he added. “I’ll use this (information) to move forward with the growth plan I created, by expanding existing business as well as continuing to search for opportunities to expand and grow.” As a result of the class, Waldroup said he now has a three-year growth plan, which has challenged him to move forward to accomplish and implement things he had put off, based on fear and financial concerns about the economic climate.
“During the program, I hired an office person and a professional to help build my website, and I invested in financial software that will help me track my trends financially,” Waldroup said. “I also added Web-based software, which really helped bring my business into the modern age and make it easier for me and my customers.” Shane Chance of R. Shane Chance, CPA PC, also enjoyed the classes. “It was really good for me to examine my financial statements, marketing and human resources,” Chance said. “And I enjoyed the alliances between and with the other businesses. It was a good class and I’d recommend it to those who want to take
R. Shane Chance CPA PC is a business provider to local individuals, corporations, partnerships, businesses, trusts, government and non-profit agencies located in and around San Juan County. It is located at 1000 W. Aztec Blvd. in Aztec. Jack’s Plastic Welding Inc. is a small manufacturing business that has been in operation since 1982. It welds and glues coated fabrics of different weights for inflatable boats, waterproof mattresses, spill containments and other industrial products. It is located at 115 S. Main Ave. in Aztec. Ralph W. Miller is a general oil field, gas and pipeline construction company that provides general
construction services to maintain and keep clients productively flowing on every onsite construction need. Established in 1954, the business is located at 3720 Herrera Road in Farmington. Jumbo Mini Storage was established in 1993 has more than 20 storage units and 75 RV and boat storage spots. In addition, it offers MI-Box, portable storage units, as well as UHaul rentals, boxes and moving supplies. It is located at 908 N. Tucker Ave. in Farmington. Blue Streak Appliance has the largest used appliance showroom in the Four Corners and offers guaranteed used appliances to its customers. It is located in Bayfield, Colo.
their business to the next level and junction as a successful business.” “The class also helps you understand how to sustain your business, recognize your core values and decide where you want to go from here,” Chance added. In addition to receiving guidance in expanding and helping their business succeed, students pay nothing for the program. “The best part of the class
is that it is free to the students,” Carmen Martinez said. “There’s no fee and they keep the resource materials given to them for the class.” Martinez is hoping San Juan County will be a program site again in 2014. That decision should come in February or March. For more information on the Emerging Leaders program, call Martinez at 505.566.3533.
Writer awards Cheasebro, Ramakka win awards for Majestic Living stories Aztec freelance writer Margaret Cheasebro earned three writing awards Aug. 23 at the National Federation of Press Women’s annual conference held this year in Salt Lake City, Utah. The awards were for articles that appeared in several different issues of Majestic Living Magazine. She took first place for education articles, second place for sports
articles, and honorable mention for business articles. She was among 273 recipients from across the country receiving 374 awards for excellence in communication. Of those recipients, 22 were from New Mexico. Cheasebro advanced to the national competition after winning seven first place awards at the New Mexico Press Women Communica-
tion Contest in April in Albuquerque, all for articles that appeared in Majestic Living. She also earned the first place general excellence award for winning the most points in the state contest. Her first place awards were forwarded to the national competition. Farmington freelance writer Vicky Ramakka earned a second place award
for a personality profile in the state competition. Cheasebro’s and Ramakka’s combined awards earned Majestic Living Magazine the second place general excellence award among publications for having the second highest number of points awarded to its writers. Cheasebro, who has worked for more than 30
years as a newspaper reporter, editor, or freelance writer, is a retired elementary school counselor and works part time as a freelance writer and an alternative health provider. Her ebook, Healing and Growing with Reiki: Exploring Reiki I, II and III (Reiki Master) may be accessed at her website, www.wordsandwellness.com. It was just accepted into
nomination for Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Awards. NFPW is a nationwide organization of women and men pursuing careers across the communications spectrum, including print and electronic journalism, freelancing, books, public relations marketing, graphic design, photography, advertising, and radio and television.
Resource Management Plan
Local BLM office hosts public meeting Nov. 13, 14 The Bureau of Land Management Farmington District Resource Advisory Council, or RAC, will meet on Nov. 13 and 14 at the Farmington District Office, 6251 College Blvd., Suite A, in Farmington from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The 10-member RAC provides advice and
recommendations to the BLM on resource and land management issues. The BLM Farmington District Office includes the Farmington and Taos Field Offices. RAC members are citizens who represent public land interests associated with both field offices and may also advise the Farmington District Office.
Planned agenda items include: opening remarks from the Farmington District Manager; updates on ongoing planning efforts; Chaco Canyon leasing; the Mancos/Gallup Shale Resource Management Plan Amendment; the Visual Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Glade Run Recreation Area; wild
horse gathers for the Farmington District; the TriState Transmission Valley Corridor Proposal; and the Cebolla Oil and Gas Lease Environmental Assessment. Also on the agenda is the Taos Field Office planning updates (including Río Grande del Norte National Monument, the El Palacio/Sombrillo Travel Man-
agement Plan, and the Sabinoso Wilderness). Beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.14, there will be a half-hour public comment period. In addition to comments made by members of the public who attend the meeting, public comments can also be made by telephone through a conference call line.
To make a reservation to comment by telephone, contact RAC Coordinator Christine Horton prior to the meeting. To receive the call-in phone number or for any other information about the upcoming RAC meeting, please contact Christine Horton at 505.564.7633, or by email at chorton@blm.gov.
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USED TRUCKS
1//0 ENQC E,14/ Rtodq B`a+ svn vgddk cqhud+ Onvdqrsqnjd chdrdk+ 103+350 lhkdrR`kd oqhbd+ $6+876 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Rsnbj #9 G38/16@- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
Great horse property! Four stalls, corral, bordering BLM. Ranch style, 3500+ square feet, four bedrooms, three baths, large kitchen with pantry, living, dining, family, sunroom, hot tub room, two car garage, & more. Three acres. Asking $369,682.
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USED CARS
USED CARS 1/01 EH@S 4// svn cnnq+ GA RonqsY015268V`r $06+876+ mnv $04+876+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- 'Knv lhkdr(Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
1//1 ATHBJ Bdmstqx+ entq cnnq+ btrsnlY174674- V`r $5+876+ mnv $3+876+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Fqd`s rbgnnk b`q- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
1/01 GXTMC@H Rnm`s`+ entq cnnq+ FKRY215636V`r $07+256+ mnv $05+276+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddGh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
1//2 LHMH Bnnodq+ onvdq+ kn`cdc+ $5+880 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddX36822@- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
1/01 JH@ Noshl` DW+ kd`sgdq+ qnne+ $1/+880 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
1//5 RBHNM WA+ ehud cnnq+ `tsnl`shbY/4/455Mnv $05+876+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Kn`cdc vhsg $7/// ne `cchshnm`k rsdqdn `mc su dptholdmsGh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
1/01 JH@ Rnqdmsn+ 22+084 lhkdr- R`kd oqhbd+ $11+576 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Rsnbj #9 G114277- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
1//6 JH@ Rodbsq`+ entq cnnq- Y325/81- V`r $7+876+ mnv $5+876+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1//7 @UDN KR+ entq cnnq- H/888/@- V`r $5+884+ mnv $4+876+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/01 BNQNKK@ KD+ $04+882 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- X0036//@- Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
1/01 MHRR@M @kshl`+ 20+164 lhkdr- R`kd oqhbd+ $06+876 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Rsnbj #9 G087128- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/01 MHRR@M @kshl`+ onvdq+ kn`cdc+ $05+876 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777,552, 162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/01 SNXNS@ X`qhr+ 2/+837 lhkdr- R`kd oqhbd $03+876 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddRsnbj #9 GI/02584- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
1//5 CNCFD Q`l 14// 3w3 Pt`c B`a+ Btllhmr chdrdk+ 032+165 lhkdr- R`kd oqhbd+ $06+8// oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Rsnbj #9 G38615@- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1//5 ENQC E,04/ WKS+ bqdv b`a+ kn`cdc- Oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddGh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1//6 CNCFD Q`l 04// Pt`b b`a 3w3Y30527@V`r $06+884+ mnv $04+876+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddGh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1//6 ENQC E,04/ 1w1+ 6/+510 lhkdr- R`kd oqhbd+ $06+876 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Rsnbj #9 G42/50`- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1//8 FLB B`mxnm Bqdv B@a+ entq vgddk cqhud- Y325574@- V`r $10+456+ mnv $08+876+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddGh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/00 ENQC E,04/ 3w3 Rtodq Bqdv+ 38+04/ lhkdrR`kd oqhbd+ $16+276 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddRsnbj #9 GC57253- Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/00 FLB Rhdqq` 04// qdftk`q b`a 3w3+ 21+082 lhkdr- R`kd oqhbd+ $07+876- Rsnbj #9 G36582@Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/00 FLB Rhdqq` 04// svn vgddk cqhud+ dwsdmcdc b`a+ 05+668 lhkdrR`kd oqhbd+ $11+876 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddRsnbj #9 G40276@- Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/01 BGDUQNKDS 04// bqdv b`a+ 3w3+ $17+130 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddX20015@Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/01 BGDUQNKDS Bnknq`cn+ bqdv b`a+ 3w3+ $12+888 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- X07543@Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777,552, 162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
NMDOT PROPERTY FOR SALE ON-SITE “FOR SALE SIGN”
Large 19,653 s.f. lot with 2 commercial buildings: a former restaurant (2096 s.f.) and a truck mechanic shop (1843 s.f.) Located on 2008 West Broadway, Bloomfield, NM Asking price $239,000.00 PLEASE SUBMIT OFFERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THIS AD You must contact NMDOT for offer instructions Contact Molly Schutz at (505)827-3234 Molly.schutz@state.nm.us USED TRUCKS 1/01 ENQC E,04/ Rtodq Bqdv svn vgddk cqhud+ 47+388 lhkdrR`kd oqhbd+ $11+876 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Rsnbj #9 G244/2@- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
SUVS/VANS 1//6 BGQXRKDQ @rodm Khlhsdc+ entq vgddk cqhud- H32734@- V`r $01+876+ mnv $7+884+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1//6 IDDO Khadqsx+ entq vgddk cqhud+ ronqsY455/7/V`r $0/+876+ mnv $8+876+ oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1//7 IDDO Vq`mfkdq W+ 3w3+ $10+541 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- X36152@Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777,552, 162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/0/ BGDUQNKDS Sq`udqrd KS+ kn`cdc+ $07+884 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddX13657@Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/00 IDDO Bnlo`rr+ 21+511 lhkdr- R`kd oqhbd+ $07-876 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Rsnbj #9 G123680- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/00 IDDO Khadqsx+ 40+8/7 lhkdr- R`kd oqhbd+ $05+876 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Rsnbj #9 G468477- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
NMDOT PROPETY FOR SALE ON SITE “FOR SALE SIGN” Vacant lot, corner of Ferrari Lane and West Broadway, Bloomfield, NM 0.6190 Ac+-, 26,964 sf Asking price $144,000.00 PLEASE SUBMIT OFFERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THIS AD You must contact NMDOT for offer instructions Contact Molly Schutz at (505)827-3234 Molly.schutz@state.nm.us
SUVS/VANS 1/01 ATHBJ Dmbk`ud+ kd`sgdq+ qnne+ $20+884 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddX232574- GH,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/01 ENQC Drb`od WKS+ onvdq+ kn`cdc+ $1/+488 oktr s`w+ shskd+ `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddXB27500Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/01 JH@ Rntk+ 20+574 lhkdrR`kd oqhbd+ $04+884 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq eddRsnbj #9 G264046- Gh, Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0, 777,552,162/- vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl1/01 MHRR@M Lhq`mn+ 11+856 lhkdr- R`kd oqhbd+ $13+676 oktr SSK `mc cd`kdq sq`mredq edd- Rsnbj #9 G102406- Gh,Bntmsqx @tsn Fqnto+ 0,777, 552,162/vvv-, ghbntmsqx`tsnfqnto-, bnl-
LEGALS CUBBY MINI STORAGE P.O. Box 227 4340 US Hwy 64 Kirtland, NM 87417 TO: Monica Jones PO Box 2776 Kayenta AZ 86033 Shauna Robinson Roddy 1204 E 27th Street Farmington NM 87401 Angie Pablo 8632n W Superior Ave Tolleson AZ 85353 Notice is hereby given that a sale of miscellaneous household and personal items will be held to satisfy debt of back rent. The sale will be held on or after November 16th @ 10:00am at Cubby Mini Storage 4340 US Hwy 64 Kirtland, NM 87417. Legal No.131 Dates 10/25, 11/1/2013
LEGALS IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SAN JUAN STATE OF NEW MEXICO WHITE ROSE, LLC, a New Mexico limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. I.D. MINTER and BONNIE R. MINTER, husband and wife, and A.J. MONTGOMERY and MARY M. MONTGOMERY, husband and wife, and, if deceased, their unknown heirs, and all unknown claimants of interest in the premises adverse to the Plaintiff, Defendants. No:D-1116-CV-20130106501 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION TO:A.J. MONTGOMERY and MARY M. MONTGOMERY, husband and wife, and, if deceased, their unknown heirs, and all unknown claimants of interest in the premises adverse to the Plaintiff. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the above-named Plaintiff has filed a civil action against you in the above-entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof being a Complaint for Quiet Title in this case number. On September 24, 2013 Plaintiff filed its Motion for Service by Publication, a copy of which is attached hereto as “Exhibit 1”. Unless you enter your appearance in this action on or before the 6th day of December, 2013, a judgment will be entered against you in favor of Plaintiff. JOLLEY LAW FIRM, P.C. ___________________ VAL R. JOLLEY Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 2364 Farmington, New Mexico 87499 (505) 327-6116 Legal No. 128 Dates 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1/2013
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NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Self-Service Storage Lien Act [48-11-1to4811-9 NMSA1978], that the following personal property is in Lien. The property is located at Armored Self Storage 4200 U.S. Highway 64, Kirtland, NM 87417. Alyssa Shorthair PO Box 933 Kirtland, NM 87417 Furniture, x-mas stuff, Misc. Steven Toledo 2435 Sarracino Ct Gallup, NM 87301 Trunk, Crate, Misc On November 15, 2013 at 8am the above property will become the sole property ofArmored Self Storage, to be sold or disposition to satisfy the lien on said unit. Auction will be held at a future date to be added to the invite list contact asstorage7@qwestoffice.net or 505-598-9983. Legal No.132 Dates 11/1, 11/8/2013
LEGALS NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE FARMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND THE FARMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special joint meeting of the Farmington Public Library Advisory Board and the Farmington Public Library Foundation Board will be held at the hour of 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2013 in the Multipurpose Room at the Farmington Public Library, 2101 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, New Mexico, and at such meeting the matters set forth in the attached Agenda will be considered. ___________________ Dianne Smylie, City Clerk AGENDA Tuesday, November 5, 2013 5:30 pm at the Farmington Public Library Multipurpose Room
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE FARMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND THE FARMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
I.CALL TO ORDER Karen McPheeters, Farmington Public Library Director Introduction of Bill Hidell and team II.OLD BUSINESS a.Review of Library statistics III.NEW BUSINESS a.Strategic Planning Process IV.ADJOURNMENT Legal No.133 Date 11/1/2013
LEGALS STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT SAN JUAN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TERESA LYNN DERRICK KREBBS, Deceased. No.5514 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bethanie Krebbs has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against this Estate are required to present their claims within two (2) months after date of the first publication of any published notice to creditors or the date of mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Personal Representative at the following address: Bethanie Krebbs 1290 East Blanco Drive Bloomfield, New Mexico 87413 or filed with the Probate Court of San Juan County, New Mexico at the following address: 100 South Oliver Drive, Aztec, New Mexico 87410. DATED this 14th day of October, 2013. ___________________ T. Ryan Lane Attorney for the Estate of Teresa Lynn Derrick Krebbs P.O. Box 1020 Farmington, New Mexico 87499 Legal No.134 Dates 11/1, 11/8/2013
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Nosey Nellie “slipped” into the EDGE Awards dinner this week and was especially impressed by one of the businesses recognized. NN loves “slipping” into events when no one’s looking on accounta the food (NN only “slips” into events that provide food. She prefers it when the food is accompanied by adult beverages, but there are occasions when the event is more important than the adult beverages. Not many, but some. Just sayin’. . . .) is good and NN uses someone else’s name when she checks in, so the food is also free. So NN “slipped” into the EDGE Awards banquet, something she has done for like decades (NN supports our local businesses and ap-
preciates those who win and those who are nominated and those who give good customer service, which is the reason NN shops at her favorite stores – just so’s ya know), and found a table of really fun people with an empty chair. Carmen Martinez, Denise Williams, Jerry Monoghan, Audra Winters, Brenda Shepherd (who NN is so proud of on accounta BS shaved her head in honor of cancer victims and is the most gorgeous woman NN knows who now sports a stylin’ buzz cut!), and Lisa Martin. When the nice people at the table asked who NN was with, she said she was with Joe Rasor, who NN knows and loves, but Julie Rasor married him before NN made her “presence” known to Joe. Joe will say NN didn’t have a chance against Julie, but NN thinks if Joe had just given her a little more time and if her “inheritance” from a “friend”
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in the Big House had come through and she’da had that plastic surgery done that woulda gotten rid of the laugh lines that the plastic surgeon said were impossible to remove but could be “filled in” so they didn’t look like the Royal Gorge, she mighta had a better chance with Joe. Not that Joe cares about looks, on account he’s a nice man and understands the importance of “personality,” but Julie is attractive and has the personality, so he went with the for reals thing. Whatever. So, NN sat with the nice people at the nice table and enjoyed the nice dinner. (When NN reached into her bag for the little flask of “medicinal fluids” she takes on a pretty regular basis, Lisa Martin [who was there without one of her best accessories, Randy Akins, just so’s ya know] suggested NN might want to wait to take her “medicine” until she left the grounds of San Juan College, which isn’t in favor of adult beverages on the campus and has security people who make sure “medicinal fluids” are not on the grounds ever, ever, EVER.) Anyway, NN was very impressed with the very nice Cheryl Woods of Aztec, and her business Razzy Roo Headbands, who was honored for starting her business in her home and now sells her cute headbands all over the world. Razzy Roos come in all kinds of pretty patterns with cute sayings and NN thinks it is very cool that Cheryl had an idea, perfected it and will prob’ly become a gazillionaire on accounta she wasn’t afraid to take a chance and fulfill her dream. NN, herownself, has had several great ideas that coulda made her a gazillionaire and fun and pretty like Cheryl, and maybe she coulda had that plastic surgery done before Joe met Julie. Whatever. Years before the tragedy on 9-11, NN had a patriotic bathroom. It was a cute
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bathroom, all done in red, white and blue, with a respectful flag shower curtain and stars and stripes all over the walls and the floor and the vanity and the towels. NN loved it, but since it was so cute, NN did think about creating/inventing a toilet seat that played the Star Spangled Banner whenever the lid was lifted. NN knew that no one can ever sit when the Star Spangled Banner is played, so no one would ever use that bathroom “to go,” which meant she would never, ever have to clean it. It was a great idea, but when NN went to her inventor friends in the Big House, they said she’d have to clear it through the IRS and the FED and the Mickey Mouse Club, so she let that idea go, pardon the pun. NN also thought about inventing a self-contained toilet for cats, since the Devil Kitten and the Cat Who Won’t Stop Talking think the litter box is for digging for “treasures,” which sends litter (the good, the bad and the really, really ugly) all over NN’s casita. NN’s idea included a gentle spray (which could adjust to a car wash kinda spray for cats like the DK and the CWWST who think cleaning themselves is beneath them or above them or something NN should do), its own sewer system (on accounta NN’s cats go often and go big, if yanowhadshemeans) and is self deodorizing (for the same reason for the separate sewer system). NN had a “friend” who did the preliminary drawings for the Cats Can and attempted to get “funding” from Donald Stump, who was so gonna help out before he, hisownself, was canned from his venture capitalist job because he spent all the “capital” before it was ventured. Whatever. NN also considered inventing hot robots that offered massages, adult beverages, snacks and champagne at NN’s beck and call. NN knows a gazillion women who would love a
hot robot that does what it’s told, but NN found out that the Kardashians had already invented that. They called ’em “Bruce” and “Lamar” and “Chris/Kanye” and have already made a gazillion dollars from it, although recalls on all of ’em are imminent. Just sayin’. . .. Anyway, NN was happy for Cheryl and Razzy Roos, and cheered for her when her name was announced. Before NN ignored Lisa Martin’s suggestion she not take her “medicinal fluids” while on campus, she noted many important people in the room. Seen applauding and laughing and networking and enjoying punch and iced tea were NN’s buddies from Animas Credit Union, Mike Sturdevant, Peggy Jones and Walt Taylor; Tim and Sue Miller and Georgia Gramlich of Bank of the Southwest; Dr. James Henderson and his always beautiful wife, Tycie; Jeff Howle and his buddies from Citizens Bank (Millie Howle was missing, though, and NN was sorry she wasn’t there); Roshana Moojen of the city of Aztec, Rob and Carol Mayes, Cory and Madeline Styron from the city of Farmington; Terri King and John Bruner of ConocoPhillips; John Byron and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Parkes of DJ Simmons; Audra Winters of the Farmington Chamber of Commerce and her guest, the wonderful Brenda Shepherd of the San Juan Medical Foundation; Chris Taylor and Thaddeus Cano of Fishheads San Juan River Lodge (another business that was recognized); Nicole Triplett of Four Corners Community Bank; Dick and Eileen Gerding; Clif and Suzy Horace of Horace Nissan; Ray and Pat Kysar of Kysar Insurance; Steve Dunn and T. Greg Merrion of Merrion Oil & Gas; Denise Williams and Jerry Monoghan of New Mexico MEP; Carol Radosevich, Michelle Snapp, Chip Snapp, Tom Fallgren, Mary Fallgren, Rick Sarver, Ernie and Rita Rodarte, Cathy Newby, Sharon
Clahchischilliage and Harry McCabe of PNM; Rep. James Strickler; Gary Frey and Scott Bowman of Raytheon; Ken and Helen Hare, Lisa Wilson and Barbara Ake of San Juan College; Mike Stark and GloJean Todacheene of San Juan County; Rick and Karen Wallace (newlyweds and sooo happy) of San Juan Regional Medical Center; Carmen Martinez of the Small Business Development Center; NN’s buddies from Wells Fargo Bank; Ray Hagerman, Christa Romme and Joe and Julie Rasor of Four Corners Economic Development; and Lisa Martin of the San Juan College School of Energy. There were ’nothers, but the security people took “custody” of NN’s flask of “medicinal fluids” and escorted her from the campus. Whatever. People had birthdays this week. Once again, no cake and ice cream for NN, but birthday wishes all the same to Lisa Chavez, Amy Roberts (who loves NASCAR almost as much as NN does), Ronna Jordan, Becky Russell, Eva Armenta, Randy Large, Jenny Lee Ryan, Sydona Anderson, and Dylan King (Fabie Rice’s son). Seen out having lunch this week were two of NNs favorite couples – the Dick Ledbetters and the Bill Halls. NN also sat in on a meeting with Nathan Duckett, Drew Degner, Allen Elmore, Corey Freeman, Matt Clugston, Danny Clugston, and Nathan’s Drop Dead Gorgeous Wife, Barbie. NN also had exceptional customer service this week from Linda at Great Harvest Bread and the staff at the local Workforce Solutions Center. NN is “helping” at the Get Pinked Glove Dance this week and will have a full report on that great event. NN is nothing if not involved in something (although the nice law enforcement people wish she’d be un-involved in some of the things NN is an active “participant” in. Whatever.).
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thought for the week “A wise man can learn more from a foolish question, than a fool can learn from a wise answer.”
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at the movies ENDER’S GAME
LAST VEGAS
Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: In the near future, a hostile alien race (called the Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young children to find the future Mazer. Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy, but strategically brilliant boy is pulled out of his school to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult war games, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military's next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he's trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race. Based on the best-selling, award winning novel, ENDER'S GAME is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford.
Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: The ensemble comedy follows four old friends who decide to throw a Las Vegas bachelor party for the only one of them who has remained single. LAST VEGAS is being produced by Laurence Mark (Julie & Julia, Dreamgirls) and Amy Baer. Nathan Kahane and Lawrence Grey are serving as executive producers. Good Universe's Matt Leonetti is co-producing.
Rating: R Synopsis: 86 year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion, his 8 year-old Grandson Billy in "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa." This October, the signature Jackass character Irving Zisman (Johnny Knoxville) and Billy (Jackson Nicoll) will take movie audiences along for the most insane hidden camera road trip ever captured on camera. Along the way Irving will introduce the young and impressionable Billy to people, places and situations that give new meaning to the term childrearing. The duo will encounter male strippers, disgruntled child beauty pageant contestants (and their equally disgruntled mothers), funeral home mourners, biker bar patrons and a whole lot of unsuspecting citizens.
THE COUNSELOR Rating: R Synopsis: Legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott and Pulitzer Prize winning author Cormac McCarthy (No Country for Old Men) have joined forces in the motion picture thriller THE COUNSELOR, starring Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, and Brad Pitt. McCarthy, making his screenwriting debut and Scott interweave the author's characteristic wit and dark humor with a nightmarish scenario, in which a respected lawyer's one-time dalliance with an illegal business deal spirals out of control.
CARRIE Rating: R Synopsis: A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. Based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King, Carrie is directed by Kimberly Peirce with a screenplay by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
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Rating: PG Synopsis: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 picks up where Sony Pictures Animation's hit comedy left off. Inventor Flint Lockwood's genius is finally being recognized as he's invited by his idol Chester V to join The Live Corp Company, where the best and brightest inventors in the world create technologies for the betterment of mankind. Chester's right-hand-gal - and one of his greatest inventions - is Barb (a highly evolved orangutan with a human brain, who is also devious, manipulative and likes to wear lipstick). It's always been Flint's dream to be recognized as a great inventor, but everything changes when he discovers that his most infamous machine (which turns water into food) is still operating and is now creating food-animal hybrids - "foodimals!" With the fate of humanity in his hands, Chester sends Flint and his friends on a dangerously delicious mission, battling hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, apple pie-thons, double bacon cheespiders and other food creatures to save the world again!
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Captain Phillips is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. It is - through director Paul Greengrass's distinctive lens - simultaneously a pulse-pounding thriller, and a complex portrait of the myriad effects of globalization. The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama's commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy Award (R)-winner Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. Phillips and Muse are set on an unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips' unarmed ship; in the ensuing standoff, 145 miles off the Somali coast, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control. The film is directed by Academy Award (R) nominee Paul Greengrass, from a screenplay by Billy Ray based upon the book, A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea, by Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty. The film is produced by Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, and Michael De Luca.
GRAVITY Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: GRAVITY, directed by Oscar (R) nominee Alfonso Cuaron, stars Oscar (R) winners Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space. Bullock plays Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (Clooney). But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone.
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ESCAPE PLAN Rating: R Synopsis: One of the world's foremost authorities on structural security agrees to take on one last job: breaking out of an ultra-secret, high-tech facility called "The Tomb." Deceived and wrongly imprisoned, Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone) must recruit fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to help devise a daring, nearly impossible plan to escape from the most protected and fortified prison ever built. ESCAPE PLAN is the first pairing of action legends Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger in leading roles, and co-stars Jim Caviezel, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Vinnie Jones, Vincent D'Onofrio and Amy Ryan.
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Rating: PG Synopsis: In this irreverent, hilarious, adventurous buddy comedy, directed by Jimmy Hayward (Horton Hears a Who!), two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.
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Artists wanted People’s Choice call for entries People’s Choice – a unique art exhibit is sponsored by the Farmington Downtown Association. The non-profit Three Rivers Art Center is accepting entries for next year’s show that is set for March 14 through April 4. Entries are $25 and will be accepted Dec. 1 through March 1, 2014. The event will merge artists of the Four Corners, downtown Farmington businesses, and the public. Artists will be accepted on a first entered basis
until venues are full. The event culminates at the April 4 Downtown Art Walk. The public will vote for their favorite piece. Winners will receive cash awards of up to $1,000. A Juried Award of $500 has been added to this year’s event. Du-
rango artist, Maureen May – painter, printmaker, actress, and community activist – will view all the art work on site and make a selection for the Juried Award. A unique opportunity for artists to exhibit their work! Prospectus: Pick up at Three Rivers Art Center, 109 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington, or request from skinnyartist@hotmail.com or jburnsart@hotmail.com For more information call 505.360.0147 or 505.320.4001
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11th Annual Art Sale, Studio Tour Nov. 9 and 10 Fifteen local artists are showing and selling work at the 11th Annual Art Sale and Studio Tour on Crouch Mesa, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10. The tour will include the studios
of Sarah Teofanov, Liz Stannard, and Janet McHaley Burns. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Artists in the tour at 30 RD
3773include Sarah Teofanov, Don Ellis, Janet Grenawalt, Pip Howard, and Lou Mancel; 236 RD 3950 includes Liz Stannard, Doug McNealy, Patrice DeLorenzo Brown, and Crystal Hazen; and at 1400
Williams Drive, Janet McHaley Burns, Dwight Lawing, Robin Compton, Sue Johnson, Catherine Thomas-Kemp, and Michael Billie. Art on display and for sale will include paintings, prints, mixed
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media, encaustic, boxes, fiber, jewelry, cards, metal, ceramics, beaded mixed media, and more. Michael Billie will be demonstrating his unique process with encaustic each day of the tour. In Stannards’ studio – 236 RD 3950 – listen to live music on Saturday and Sunday. Crystal Hazen also will demonstrate her mixed media technique during the tour in this location. A piece of art will be given away to someone who has visited all three studios during the event. Non-perishable food items will be collected for ECHO Food Bank at all studio locations. Maps for the tour are available at the Henderson Fine Arts Center at San Juan College, and the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., or by emailing FMNarttour@hotmail.com. One of many returning to the tour this year is artist Robin Compton. She is a printmaker, paints with acrylic and watercolor, and also makes functional decorative boxes from book board and hand painted paste paper. “Variety is the spice of life – and my art is expressed through a variety of media and subjects with bright colors and a contemporary feel,” Compton said. New to the tour this year are Patrice DeLorenzo Brown, Crystal Hazen, and Lou Mancel. DeLorenzo was in awe of the masters paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. After receiving a BFA
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Shelly signs energy policy Navajo President also signs NTEC funding Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly signed legislation enacting the Navajo Nation Energy Policy of 2013 during a signing ceremony this afternoon at his office. President Shelly also signed legislation allocating about $4.1 million to Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) and a third legislation that changed the operating policies of NTEC. “This is a great day for
the Navajo Nation,” Pres- tiate the legislative process. ident Shelly said after he “I am happy the Counsigned the documents. cil passed the Energy PolFor three years, Presi- icy,” White said shortly dent Shelly has been ad- after the legislation passed vocating to update the earlier this week. Navajo Energy Policy, Navajo Council Speaker which was created in Johnny Naize, who spon1980. The Energy Advi- sored the bill, called the sory Committee that was Energy Policy “a basic chaired by Fred White, framework for which our Natural Resources division Nation can work with othdirector, created the up- er entities to effectively dated Energy Policy and use our resources for ensubmitted the policy to ergy development.” the Navajo Council to ini- * Shelly 5
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Detox center Shelly signs agreement with Gallup and McKinley County Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly signed an agreement Thursday morning making way for the Navajo Nation to operate the Gallup Detox center. “Today, we come together as three governments to partner and provide a basic service for people who walk that lonely road of alcohol abuse and addiction,” President Shelly said before he signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the city of Gallup and McKinley county. The MOA created a basic structure to fund the detox and aftercare treatment facility and gave the Navajo Nation the authority to operate the program. Plans call for the Navajo Nation Department of Behavioral Health to oversee the operation. Gallup and the Navajo Nation also agreed to provide $670,000 to improve
the property to meet any codes and standards by Jan. 1. The Navajo Nation will provide $350,000 of the funding while Gallup will provide $320,000.
In addition, the MOA also stated that Gallup and McKinley County would use 10 percent of revenues from the alcohol excise tax to go toward funding the
detox facility on an annual basis. McKinley County Commissioner Genevieve Jackson signed the agreement on behalf of McKinley
County and Gallup Mayor Jackie McKinney signed on behalf of Gallup. “We’re really grateful that the three agencies came together to address this
matter because it is our responsibility,” Commissioner Jackson said. Mayor McKinney expressed his gratitude for the agreement. “This is a great venture and I am so happy and proud to be a part of this,” Gallup Mayor Jackie McKinney said. The agreement comes after the Na Nizhoozhi Center Inc. closed its operations in June. Since then the three governments have been formulating an agreement to keep the detox and treatment center open. “We are going to work together to help people escape the grips of alcoholism and alcohol abuse, so people may make their lives better for themselves and their families,” President Shelly said. “Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to make this possible.”
A tale of two Kodiaks I have spoken in the past about the evolution of the human-animal bond in my career and how it continues to amaze, astonish and, at times, humble me. This week was one of humbleness and sadness, yet gratitude. For those who are not “cat people,” we cat people know how a particular cat will work its way into your life and routines, and before you are even aware of it you have been converted into a cat lover! My cat conversion began in September of 1979 when, as an undergraduate junior at Kansas State, I adopted a 6-week-old, longhaired black cat from a farm. Kodiak (the first) commenced to be my roommate, study buddy, and intuitive companion for the next 17 and a half years. My veterinary school study routine was from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly and Kodiak was a constant figure on my desk. Almost every night at midnight he would decide he and I needed a study break. He would go get a bite of kibble and then jump on my shoulder to a get a healthy nip of skin and I would proceed to play with him for 10 minutes or so. Honestly, I am not sure I could have made it through veterinary school without him. He also was my pillow companion at night. I recall the negotiating between him and my newlywed wife, Margie, over pillow territory. When our children came along, he was that scary, long-haired creature living under our bed that only came out at night to assume his new turf between our two pillows.
PAWSITIVELY PETS Darren Woodson DVM I always tell our clients that if a cat lives to be old enough, it will die of kidney failure. Kodiak was diagnosed at 14 years old and we were able to keep him compensated for three and a half more years with Science Diet KD and subcutaneous fluids (last week’s article was about kidney disease). You must realize veterinarians are just like our clients; we go through the same processes of denial, indecision and heartache when it comes time for a quality of life decision. This was a first for me as a veterinarian and my own
beloved pet. “That day,” I recall Kodiak had eaten well and I thought maybe he could last a while longer (denial). Margie, on the other hand, cornered me at work and gently told me it was time. It was, and thus I gathered a tranquilizer and solution and went home to do the deed. The emotion and grief for me that day was like an out of body experience, one I have experienced many times with my clients. Yet here I was sobbing and saying goodbye to my deceased best friend “I am sorry, I am sorry.” I proceeded to make a
homemade headstone and buried Kodiak by the pond. Fast forward two years and I received a call at the office from Kendra as the kids were dropped off from the elementary school by the bus. “Dad, Dad, we found a black cat at the bus stop and Mom says we can keep him and we can name him Kodiak.” My heart melted, as we had been indoor cat-less for far too long. It was amazing how this Kodiak (the second) filled a void in my/our life and I can’t explain how he developed the traits and habits reminiscent of his predecessor. Especially that intuitive emotional connection within my soul, which cat people “get.” So for 14 years our family had the privilege to coexist with another Kodiak. He started as an indoor cat, but after
developing the habit of urinating on freshly washed laundry and our daughter’s friend’s overnight bags, he was politely put outside by the head of the household. Even though he was declawed he was the toughest cat in the neighborhood, surviving foxes and raccoons. Eventually he reestablished his indoor privileges, all the while still occupying his nightly spot between our pillows. On a return trip home from taking our son to college, I had this persistent nagging that something wasn’t right with Kodiak – that previously mentioned intuitive connection. Sure enough, the weight loss, increased drinking, and breath odor were evident, indicating kidney failure. Unfortunately, this Kodiak only lasted a few months, plus I had learned
a lesson previously about not hanging on too long for “me” reasons. Thus, this week it was me and Kodiak the Second finishing a great relationship. Of course, he has his own headstone and is buried next to his predecessor by the pond. At 55, I have had a Kodiak in my life for close to 32 years. Wow! As veterinarians we have the honor and privilege of caring for your four-legged family members, and we thank you for that! However, we are pet owners of our own four-legged family members and the love and companionship we share with them keeps us balanced and mindful of our responsibilities to you – and yet humble. For that we are thankful for the Kodiak(s) in our lives. Rest in peace!
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College breaks ground on new School of Energy LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune Local elected officials, state legislators, oil and gas business leaders, and San Juan College staff gathered on the college’s campus for an Oct. 17 groundbreaking ceremony for the School of Energy’s new facility. The new facility, which will be 53,000 square feet, will be located on the north side of the college’s campus near the corner of Piñon Hills Boulevard and College Boulevard. At the groundbreaking ceremony, project donors were handed golden shovels and asked to turn the first pile of dirt. These donors, which include BP America, Merrion Oil & Gas, the state of New Mexico, San Juan College, the Westmeath Foundation, the Tom Dugan family, ConocoPhillips, Arizona Public Service, XTO, DJ Simmons/Twin Stars, and Williams, donated $15 million towards the new School of Energy facility. “Your investments will enable our professors and staff to serve more stu-
San Juan College staff, elected officials and dignitaries participated in the Oct. 17 groundbreaking ceremony for the new School of Energy building on the San Juan College campus. – Josh Bishop photo
dents and it will also provide more opportunity for workforce training and expanded economic development,” San Juan College President Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass said during a reception following the groundbreaking ceremony. “Yes, the investments are a building, but let me talk to you about the people who work inside the building,” said Randy Pacheco, School of Energy dean. “We believe every day we are doing God’s work and we think we are changing lives. We believe when a person comes
to us and needs help we are there to help them.” Currently, the School of Energy has three sites – 800 S. Hutton Road, on 30th Street, and in the Quality Center for Business. This new facility will bring staff and students together at one location and provide additional classroom space, office space, meeting rooms and a hands-on simulation lab. The additional space also will allow the School of Energy to partner with other colleges and universities to offer advanced degrees. Recently San Juan College partnered with
New Mexico Highlands University to offer a bachelor’s degree in Oil and Gas Management. The company that will construct the new School of Energy facility is Jaynes Corporation, after the San Juan College Board approved a notice of intent to hire the Farmingtonbased company during an Oct. 8 meeting. Jaynes Corporation will collaborate with Dekker/Perich /Sabatini, an Albuquerque architecture firm, to construct the facility. “With this groundbreaking, we reaffirm the college’s commitment to
provide the best training and education possible,” said Dr. Joseph Pope, San Juan College Board chairman. Throughout the year, the San Juan College Foundation has been instrumental in raising funds for the School of Energy project. On Aug. 15, 2012, a reception was held at the college’s Henderson Fine Arts Center to recognize BP America’s significant donation of $4 million to the project. “In just one year we came full circle back to this very room with an achievement only this community and this college could have accomplished,” said Gayle Dean, executive director of the San Juan College Foundation. Not only does the School of Energy provide quality curriculum for students, it also operates a training program for oil and gas businesses. “For many years, BP has sent employees to the college for the jump start immersion program, and also sending School of
Energy instructors to our fields. It is important because programs here provide quality training to potential recruits,” said Alita Reynolds, BP Vice President of Operations. “Projects like this don’t come around every day. We think this is money well spent and we are excited to see this project move forward,” said Steve Dunn, Merrion Oil & Gas operations manager. Along with contributions from oil and gas companies, the state of New Mexico also helped move this project forward. “Every year, the San Juan County caucus comes together and we try to determine the most critical needs here in San Juan County,” State Representative Tom Taylor said. “It is really great for them to send money back to the place where it originated and it went back to the School of Energy, which will return dividends to every dollar sent up here.” The estimated completion date of the School of Energy is the summer of 2015.
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Stacie Voss takes helm on Dec. 3 DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune An animal shelter director was named Oct. 22 and she will start work Dec. 3 at the newly constructed Farmington Regional Animal Shelter. Stacie Voss, of Omaha, Neb., accepted the position of Animal Welfare Director for the city of Farmington. She comes to the community from a position of director of veterinary services at the Nebraska Humane Society. Voss was one of three candidates recommended by Strategic Government Resources, a Keller, Texas-based recruiting company, hired to fill the shelter director position, which has been vacant since February after the city fired former director Angie Arnold. Voss was the second choice after Bob Citrullo, who works for Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoption, decided to not accept the position. Voss in her position at the Nebraska Humane Society oversees three departments with 17 direct employees that include two supervisors, who oversee 12 employees. Her annual budget is $1.7 million, according to documents provided to the city from Strategic Government Resources. Prior to working for the Humane Society, Voss was a wildlife biologist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. She was the grant administrator of Quad-State Tallgrass Prairie Project. “I am a scientist at heart but have a passion for animal sheltering,” she wrote in a letter of application to the city of Farmington. “I bring an analytical, thoughtful approach to problem solving and try to use data and trends to be proactive instead of reactive.” Voss left her position with the game and parks commission when grant funding ran out, and she began working for the Beatrice Humane Society in October 2005. She left that position in September 2009 to begin work with the Nebraska Humane Society. Voss was ready for another change and wrote that Farmington will be the “challenge” she is seeking. “I believe this position would provide a challenge and not only make great use of the current skills I possess but push me to stretch myself as a manager and an animal shelter professional,” Voss wrote, adding she was attracted to Farmington’s strive for change. “Not accepting the status quo and having the passion to do better is one of the main reasons I am in the animal sheltering world; there is always a chance to learn, adjust and make things better for the animals.” Voss has a Bachelor of Sci-
Animal control changes Council OKs guildelines for spay/neuter, animal control officers DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune The Farmington City Council is moving forward with two changes to the way animal care and control is addressed within the city. The Council adopted guidelines for the development of a new low-cost spay/neuter policy for the newly constructed animal shelter. This new program will coincide with the hiring of a new staff veterinarian; whose duties would be performing 20 spays or neuters each day and providing veterinary care for any sick or injured animals that might come into the shelter. Animals in need of emergency care would be taken to a veterinary hospital for medical care. The Council also unanimously agreed to publish proposed changes to an ordinance that will move animal control officers out from under the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and move them under the supervision of the Farmington Police Department. Both changes were proposed after Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Director Cory Styron took his job earlier this year. Styron said the spay/neuter program is meant to increase the live-release rate at the shelter over a five-year period by altering 1,500 to 2,000 each year in San Juan County. He met with community members and local veterinarians to come up with plan that would work, and the outcome was the recommendation of a staff veterinarian with guidelines that would ensure the veterinary community that the city is not going into the veterinary business. The city would do this by providing low- or no-cost spay and neuter services to people who already receive government aid. “If you have an animal you should have some financial obligation to that animal,” Styron said, adding there would be a sliding fee scale for people seeking pet services. The fee would be based on their income. “If you have low or no income we are going to acence degree from Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa, and
commodate you.” Veterinarian Margie Alvarez said the guidelines and policy for the shelter veterinarian need more work. The sliding fee scale originally was going to start at a high income of $80,000 and go down from there. “We were totally opposed to that. It needs to be something more reasonable,” Alvarez said. She asked whether the city would adopt an ordinance that would set the “scope of services” for the staff veterinarian. “An ordinance would be something that would stand its ground, and we want to be assured that what we agreed on will stand,” Alvarez said. City Manager Rob Mayes stated that it was more a gent l e m a n ’s agreement, in which the city would set an administrative policy as to what the staff vet would do. Councilor Jason Sandel stated that he thought it needed to be more concrete than a policy. “It is really appropriate to nail that down,” he said. “I think the proof is in the process we did. There is an element of trust here. The only goal staff had was to come up with something that was a part of this process,” Mayes said. Sandel brought up that a letter from veterinarians requested the city put pet licensing into place and base the license fee on whether the animal is altered. He argued for an ordinance that would give staff authority to move ahead and make things happen. Councilor Dan Darnell, however, made a motion to approve the presented plan of spay/neuter guidelines for the shelter and asked for the development of policy on the staff veterinarian’s scope of work. Councilor Gayla McCulloch seconded the motion. “I was thinking it might be easier if we had a formal policy, so we know for sure what we are voting on,” Councilor Mary Fischer said. “We could review it on a yearly basis so we could see if it’s working. I
like things to be written before I vote on them.” Mayor Tommy Roberts called for the vote, with McCulloch and Darnell voting in favor of a policy over an official ordinance. Sandel and Fischer voted against the move, saying that while they both supported a staff veterinarian and a spay-neuter program, the “devil was in the details,” Fischer said. Mayor Roberts voted in favor of the policy, which will allow staff to hire a veterinarian and set the annual salary at $70,000 a year plus benefits. There is a projected revenue for services of $80,000, so the budget impact is set at $42,720 to be split between the city and San Juan County. Animal control The Council also discussed decreasing the number of animal control officers/park rangers from 15 to nine and move them under the supervision of the Farmington Police Department. “We believe the animal control aspect out in the field is very different than in-shelter care,” Mayes said. “On the park ranger side, we really think there is a safety issue. Our park rangers are unarmed people patrolling our parks.” Their job description is to patrol the parks, open them in the morning and lock them up at night. They even respond to crimes, such as disorderly conduct or urinating in a park, according to Farmington Police Deputy Chief Vince Mitchell. “They are another set of eyes and another set of ears in our parks. It is very important to have them in our parks,” he said. The police department wants to provide the animal control officers with specialized training and put them on the same dispatch channel as regular police officers. “We feel like they need to be under our span of control. Nationally they are,” Mitchell said. “They share our report writing system. There are actually felony animal abuse laws now.” Mitchell added that if the animal control officers are under the police department it will be easier for them receive investigative assistance and testify in court. Councilor Fischer wanted to know what would preclude animal control officers from calling the police for backup when in a dangerous situation. “Police officers have won-
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derful training, are physically fit and carry guns. Animal control officers might not have that triaining. We could be putting them in more jeopardy than a police officer who is trained to deal with volatile situations,” Fischer said. “They are in those positions now. It almost seems they are second class,” Mitchell said. Fischer said she fears them becoming “quasi-community service officers,” and she doesn’t want them in harms’ way. Mayes likened the change to when the city moved code compliance from planning to the police department. “We are not adding any new dimensions. Their authorities are not changing,” he said. Fischer said she has received complaints from constituents about code compliance being a police function. “People like the friendlier, more neighborhood, approach we had for a number of years,” she said, adding she has a great respect for the city’s animal control officers, and she blames the move on “mismanagement at the shelter.” “I think the basis of this is a personnel matter and that concerns me. We’re doing all of these double back-flips to avoid what the real problem is,” Fischer said. Mayes said it was an operation issue and that the officers wear uniforms and badge and work with authority. “We feel it is a much better fit, philosophically.” Councilor Sandel said he would like to know what other communities, such as Farmington, are doing with regards to animal control officers. “What’s Roswell doing? What’s Hobbs doing? What’s Albuquerque doing?” Sandel asked. “I see this as being a profession trained completely separately from the police department.” Sandel asked what their powers would be and to what level they would receive training. “At some point it changes from being an animal control officer and a park ranger to being a police officer,” Sandel said. “Are we carrying guns? Are we not carrying guns? The Council unanimously decided to move the process forward and seek more clarity on the issue. It will be published and a public hearing on the issue will during the next regular city Council meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in the City Council chambers at city hall. salary of $75,000 plus benefits.
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and MFA in painting, she fell in love with the landscape of the Southwest. “Simply put, I love to paint. I am compelled by what I see and hear; inspired to paint those quiet places that are elegant and beautiful,” DeLorenzo said.
Crystal Hazen became interested in art when she found she wasn’t able to understand some of the subjects taught in school. Having dyslexia made it difficult for her to perform certain tasks. Pictures began to play a vital role in
her understanding as she grew older and she now works with oil pastels, charcoal, and mixed media. “One of my goals is to learn how to work with a paintbrush and utilize that technique with the use of both of my hands, advancing my talents even
more,” Hazen said. She is interested in history, which is the subject matter in many of her works. Lou Mancel painted with oils until the year 2000 when she realized that silver and gemstones were the media that al-
lowed her to “get the ideas out of my head in a form that is right for me.” According to Mancel, she expanded the horizons of her jewelry in 2011 by taking the fine techniques of jewelry and making larger designed wall art. She uses stones,
intricate saw work, stamping, and many types of metals and stones. Recently she has added enamels to her variety of media. For more information about the show call 505.360.0147 or 505.320.4001.
Shelly The policy will allow for the Navajo Nation to have direction and guidance for energy development and other initiatives. In addition, President Shelly has stated the Energy Policy puts the
Navajo Nation in a better position to advocate for funding from federal sources for energy studies, projects and other projects. “I want to thank the Navajo Nation Council for the coopera-
tion and the spirit of working together to pass the energy policy. It’s been a long journey. Much work from both branches of government went into today’s ceremony. Now we can move ahead
with our future of renewable and non-renewable energy,” President Shelly said before he signed the legislation. The legislation pertaining to NTEC allocated $4.1 million to
the company for costs relating to start up and expenses acquired during the due diligence investigation. The other legislation amends the operating policies for NTEC.
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calendar ONGOING EVENTS 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
FRI NOV. 1 SILHOUETTE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES – JAZZ AND ROCK COMBO CONCERT Don’t miss the musical mixings of jazz and rock at this concert that is sure to have something for everyone. Performance at the San Juan College Performance Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 students and seniors. Information: 505.566.3430 TEA PARTY MEETING The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots Lunch meeting will be Friday, at 11:30 a.m. at Los Hermanitos East Restaurant on East Main Street in Farmington. This is a forum meeting where all present can bring up subjects of interest. All conservatives are encouraged to attend. For more information call 505.324.1102.
SAT NOV. 2 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS Two great locations, one great time! The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St., and the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beautiful handmade gifts, homemade baked goods, antiques, amazing jewelry and original art will be available for purchase. Over 100 talented vendors will tempt the buyer. Find gifts that won’t be found anywhere else. Information: 505.599.1380
MON NOV. 4 SETTLEMENT TO CITY EXHIBIT OPENS The Farmington Museum invites you to view an expansive display of historic and contemporary photography. Farmington has changed dramatically over the years. Experience a slice of Farmington’s past in comparison to what it is today. This
unique exhibit uses both photography and historic objects to show the evolution of Farmington from a small agricultural settlement to the bustling city of today. Information: 505.599.1174
TUES NOV. 5 TEA PARTY MEETING The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots General Meeting will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Totah Theatre, 315 W. Main Street in Farmington. Historian and constitutionalist William H. Gilbert will explain his opposition to the proposed zoning code before San Juan County Commission. For more information call 505.324.1102.
FRI NOV. 8 ASTROFRIDAY Toys in Space 2 will be shown at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Planetarium. Stargaze follows, weather permitting, at 8:30 p.m. The Planetarium reserves 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 CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION Hand woven Navajo rugs – 300 to 400 – are auctioned off each month at the Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371. American Indian art and craft vendors are also onsite. Auction is sponsored by the Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association; rug viewing is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m. Information: 505.785.7386, 505.610.6797 or Christinae2011@Live.com
SAT NOV. 9 SUN NOV. 10 11th ANNUAL ART SALE AND STUDIO TOUR Visit with artists for a chance to win fine art! Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The tour starts at 1400 Williams Drive. Art: paintings, prints, cards, jewelry, fiber art, mixed media, clay, metal, beaded mixed media, lamp-work beads and jewelry, wood carvings and furniture, and more. Non-perishable food items for ECHO Food Bank are accepted at all studio locations. Information: 505.320.4001 or fmnarttour@hotmail.com
MON NOV. 11 AZTEC VETERANS DAY PARADE Come out and join VFW Post 614 as they celebrate all Veterans with a breakfast at the Post from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for $3 donation. Veterans enjoy the meal free. The parade follows at 11 a.m. in
downtown Aztec. Information: 505.334.8842
FRI NOV. 15 MODERN JAZZ QUARTET COMBO Join the Silhouette Series of performing arts at San Juan College Little Theatre for this amazing performance. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 students and seniors. Information: 505.566.3430 or www.sanjuancollege.edu/silhouette
SAT NOV. 16 SPACE FLIGHT EXPLORERS FAMILY FUN Join us for some space fun with activities straight from NASA at the E3 Children’s Museum from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is suitable for ages 7 and up. Hope to see you there and don’t forget your imagination. Information: 505.599.1425 WHAT A GIRL WANTS EXPO! Come to the ultimate girls’ day out! Join us for a fabulous event catering to women and experience our unique expo with special discount pricing. Come shop till you drop! Expo hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McGee Park. Admission is $2. Information: 970.375.4521 or www.whatagirlwantsexpo.com
TUES NOV. 19 VICTOR & PENNY Crash Music presents Victor & Penny in the historic Aztec Theater, 104 N. Main Ave. in Aztec, N.M. Tickets are $12 and are available online, doors open at 7:30pm. Information: 505.427.6748 or www.crashmusicaztec.com
FRI NOV. 22 SAT NOV. 23 ANNUAL HOSPICE CHARITY BOWL SALE This event is at the San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Performance Center lobby. The event benefits Northwest New Mexico Hospice. The hours for the sale are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. Information: 505.566.3464
SAT NOV. 23 SAN JUAN SYMPHONY – COME HEAR US NOW! THE MESSIAH Join the Durango Choral Society, Farmington’s Vicus Voces, two extraordinary vocal soloists and the San
Juan Symphony for an early start to the holiday season, with our first performance of Handel’s cherished oratorio. We’ve selected the most popular numbers from Handel’s masterpiece to create a 90-minute concert designed to lift your spirit and usher in the season of reverence and renewal. Enjoy this amazing concert at 7:30 p.m. at the San Juan College Henderson Performance Hall. Information: 505.566.3430 SUNRISE COMET WALK A recently discovered comet should be visible just before sunrise this morning. Astronomers think Comet ISON may be the comet which was last visible in 1608, when it was noted by Spanish explorers in the Southwest and other viewers around the world. Join us at the Riverside Nature Center at 6 a.m. for coffee or hot chocolate before the twomile walk. Information: 505.599.1422 TURKEY TROT & GOBBLE WOBBLE This event features a 5K Turkey Trot and a Two-Mile Gobble Wobble Walk at 9 a.m. in Historic Downtown Farmington. Registration deadline is Nov. 15. This family friendly event will include activities such as children’s carnival, games, face painting, a kids gobble contest, music and more. Participate in a Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble costume contest! Enter individually or as a group. This is an allweather event, plan to participate rain or shine. Information: 505.599.1184
FRI NOV. 29 SAT NOV. 30 THE 29th ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP BULLRIDING EXTRAORDINAIRE This annual bull riding spectacular is at McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, between Farmington and Bloomfield on Hwy. 64, behind SunRay Park & Casino. Information: 505.287.9534 or www.casperbacarodeo.com
EVENTS FOR ADULTS THE BONNIE DALLAS SENIOR CENTER 109 E. La Plata St. and 208 N. Wall Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 Information Numbers:
Main Building: 505.599.1380 or 505.599.1390 Senior Center Annex: 505.566.2256 Senior Activity Center/The Silver Fitness Center: 505.566.2287 50+SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES 7 - 10 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Nov.2 - NO DANCE, CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Nov.9 - Off the Interstate Nov.16 - Otis & the Rhythm Nov.23 - Forever Young Nov.30 - NO DANCE, HOLIDAY WEEKEND Info: 505.599.1380 50+ FREE WEDNESDAY DAYTIME DANCE 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Nov.6 - Forever Young Nov.20 - Country Jammers Info: 505.599.1380 CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov.2 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St. and Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. There will be beautiful handmade gifts, antiques, amazing jewelry, and original art will be available for purchase. Over 100 talented vendors will tempt you with gifts you won’t find anywhere else. The Senior Center will have Breakfast Burritos for $3 and Hamburgers On the Grill for $5. Info: 505.599.1380. MEDICARE PART D BENEFITS COUNSELING BY APPOINTMENT Mondays, Nov.4 - December 2, by appointment only Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. S.H.I.P. (State Health Insurance Program Volunteers) will be available and ready to help you analyze your current plan and compare it to 2014 plans, so you can more easily make a decision to stay, or switch plans. If you need help and can't get to one of these appointments, call the Medicare Help Desk at 1 (800) 633-4227 for assistance from your home. Make sure you have your
Medicare card and your prescriptions, or a list in front of you so they can be entered into the plan finder. Bring the Medicare card and a list or your prescriptions to the Senior Center if you make an appointment with us. Call 505.599.1390 for more information or to make an appointment. LUNG CANCER AND PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.6 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This course will teach preventive measures and treatments. Topics include signs, symptoms, and questions to ask your doctor. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by San Juan Cancer Center; Glenda AlliesFox RN. For more information call 505.566.2287. 50 +AARP DRIVERS’ SAFETY CLASS 6 - 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov.7 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Cost: $14, $12 for cardcarrying AARP members. Pre-registration is required by calling 505.566.2256. Pay cash or check to the instructor on day of class. A discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL, PART 1 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.13 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This presentation will cover the topic of Compare and Contrast between Then and Now. Sexualized media culture and messages such as gender stereotyping will be topics discussed. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by; Heather DePeal, BA. For more information call 505.566.2287. THANKSGIVING DINNER 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, Nov.15 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Lunch is a $3 donation for anyone 60+ and a $6 fee for anyone younger. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings. Call 599-1380 for more information.
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Compensating for fall/winter turf conditions We are officially in the fall season and the temperatures have reached optimal levels to enjoy what little time we have left on the golf course. With temperatures at or below freezing in the evenings, the trees are changing into beautiful hues of red, yellow, purple and brown. It simply is breathtaking. Unfortunately, the golf course you are currently enjoying is changing as well. Maintenance crews have let grass grow a bit longer so that it can withstand the beating it takes during the winter months without water. That being said, the ground is firming up as the grass enters its final stages before dormancy. Keeping that in mind, the focus should be on golf ball landing areas for all approach and short game shots. A lot of players love the fall and winter because they gain a greater percentage of roll on their drives. “I have never hit the golf ball farther on my tee shots,” is often heard throughout the grounds. What players fail to take into consideration is that their approach shots and short game shots (pitches and chips) are going to roll farther once they hit the ground, as well. When the yardage is figured to the center of the green or to the flagstick, players must subtract
FIRST TEE Tom Yost yardage off of whatever club they would normally hit to compensate for how hard the turf is. Sometimes a well-struck iron shot will hit the ground and roll 20 or 30 yards farther than it normally would in the summer. The best players learn to adapt and will take one or two clubs less into greens on their approach
shots and will hit “bump and run” style shots when they get closer to the green. Lob shots and pitch shots are almost rendered useless on the hard turf because it doesn’t matter how much backspin you generate when a ball is landing on a surface that is as hard as concrete. Then when you are used to landing it short and
concerns. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by San Juan Regional Medical Center, Nicole Clark, RD. For more information call 505.566.2287
This course will teach preventative measures and treatments for COPD. Topics include risk factors, ways to reduce the possibilities of developing COPD, what questions to ask your physician, and how to discuss your concerns. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by San Juan Regional Medical Centers Cardiopulmonary Rehab: Carol Cherrey, RN. For more information call 505.566.2287
shooting some great scores because of it, you will have to adapt to the ground thawing and becoming soft again in the spring. The lesson here is to adjust constantly or adapt to the situation at hand. It makes no sense to play the same style of golf with harder turf conditions as you would in the summer when the turf is thawed and constantly watered. A final Thank You The First Tee of San Juan County, N.M. recently held their 2nd Annual Golf Carnival and Heli-
copter Golf Ball Drop. The event was a huge success and keeps building momentum and generating larger crowds and more publicity. The event would not have happened if it weren’t for the support of our Board of Directors, volunteers and the staff at Riverview Golf Course. A big thank you also goes out to San Juan Regional Medical Center, Sam Todd at Re/Max, San Juan Title, Animas Credit Union, IMI, EESI, San Juan Special Olympics, Dick/Jane Banes, Majestic Media,
Cascade Water, Monarch Marketing and Fresh For Less Grocery. A final thank you goes out to Bruce Milton and his crew for flying and dropping golf balls from the San Juan Regional Medical Center Medical Helicopter. It truly is a sight to see as thousands of golf balls are dropped from the helicopter. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to all who bought raffle tickets and supported our organization. It truly means the world to our participants and to us.
ment that is extremely safe and easy to use. Perfect for improving your overall health, stamina, and range of motion. Cost is $20 a year. Call 505.599.1390 for more information.
Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Bring your own materials and learn some new techniques! Call 505.599.1380 for more information.
with balance, flexibility, and muscle tone. These gentle exercises will leave you feeling refreshed. Free to anyone 50+. Info: 505.599.1390
calendar GOBBLE GOBBLE BINGO PARTY 1 - 2 p.m. Monday, Nov.18 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Cost $2 per card – Please bring a non-perishable food item for ECHO Food Bank. Half of the Black Out game proceeds will be awarded to ECHO Food Bank. Prizes and refreshments furnished by the Senior Center. Please be checked in and seated by 1 p.m. to play Blackout. DIABETES AWARENESS AND PREVENTION 10 -11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.20 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. This course will teach preventive measures and treatments. They will talk about risk factors and ways to reduce the risks of developing diabetes, what questions to ask your doctor if you have
50 +AARP DRIVERS’ SAFETY CLASS 8 a.m. - Noon Thursday, Nov.21 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Cost: $14 - $12 for card carrying AARP members. Preregistration is required by calling 505.566.2256. Pay cash or check to the instructor on day of class. A discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.27 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave.
ON-GOING CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY CENTER & ANNEX 208 N. Wall Ave. Call 505.566.2256 for more information THE SILVER FITNESS CENTER 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. We feature exercise equip-
EXERCISE CLASS - WITH JEAN ELISE 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Cost: 50 cents per session. Are you losing flexibility and want more energy to do the things you enjoy? If so, this class is what you need to get back into a good exercise program. Work at your own level and build up to where you want to be. Call 505.599.1390 for more information. DRAWING & CALLIGRAPHY 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
PILATES 9 - 10 a.m. Tuesdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Achieve total muscle conditioning and flexibility with light weights. Strengthen your muscles and improve your core, with emphasis on stretching and breathing techniques. There are modifications for various fitness levels, so everyone can participate. Class is taught by Patti Glover TAI CHI 9:30 a.m. Thursdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Tai Chi is a series of fluid movements that can help
ZUMBA GOLD 50+ 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & 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 BIBLE READING IN NAVAJO 10 - 11:30 a.m. Fridays Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Bible reading in the Navajo Language, taught by Dorothy Tewangoitewa. Info: 505.599.1380
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On Purchases of $1999 or more with your Ashley Furniture HomeStore credit card made between 10/24/2013 to 11/18/2013. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within 24 Months or if you make a late payment. Minimum Monthly Paymenrts equired.
ASHLEY D IRECT Grimsby Mushroom ASHLEY DIRECT 89� Reclining Sofa FINAL PRICE PRICE FINAL
Piece Bedroom 5P iece B edroom
Breen Queen Panel Bed
Includes queen panel bed, Includes headboard, footboard dresser and mirror. with storage and rails.
1329 1
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ASHLEY D IRECT ASHLEY DIRECT F INAL P RICE Was $929 FINAL PRICE
Blvd Hills Blvd Pinon Pinon Hills
English Rd
Lowe’s Lowe’s
Target Target St in in Ma
516 516 Animas Valley y Valley Mall
Was $1849
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ASHLEY DIRECT ASHLEY D IRECT Cross Island 5 Piece Dining Room Includes counter height table and 4 bar stools FINAL PRICE F INAL P RICE Was $79999
Beautyrest Recharge Nordel Luxury Firm Was $999
5200 E. Main Street Farmington, NM 87402 505.516.1030 STORE HOUR HOURS: S: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm 10am-8pm | Sun 12pm-6pm 12pm-6pm
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