Vision Magazine for October 2, 2014

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

The art of

Carlos Kemm

Also Inside: The RCLT and the Roswell Refuge present: Family Secrets

Aiming for the Stars

The Art Block Party

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Family Secrets

Rey Berrones Photo The cast of Family Secrets during early rehearsals

The Roswell Refuge and the Roswell Community Little Theatre are teaming up to put on a show that discusses domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

The Roswell Community Little Theatre is set to stage the play, "Family Secrets" at the Pueblo Auditorium, located at 300 N. Kentucky, on October 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance on Sunday, October 19 at 3 p.m.

The play follows Della Reed, played

by Anissa Segura and her husband, Paul, played by Jared Neighbors.

A volunteer at the local women's shelter, Della is a woman that seems to have it all, but is keeping her own secrets.

According to director, Reverend Jim Bignell, the RCLT and the refuge collaborated on the production for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

He elaborated, "It is an story that needs to be told. It is a total community effort. The United Way, the refuge and the Little Theatre are behind it. It is a community effort to bring out

awareness on domestic abuse, and what we can do."

"We just finished 'Always... Patsy Cline,' and while we are in production, the next show is in rehearsals. Edie is rehearsing for 'Arsenic and Old Lace,' so we couldn't get in and rehearse at the same time. So we looked for an alternative venue. We are using the Pueablo as an alternate venue so that we don't mess up the rehearsals that are going on at the Little Theatre stage.

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"The whole thrust of the play is that if you have a secret, and you keep it a secret, you never solve it.

"There is a couple of really interesting surprises in the play. It starts out with the husband abusing the wife, SEE

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The Art Block Party and Chalk Art Festival returns for the 8th year

On October 4, families having fun with art fill the sidewalks around the Roswell Museum

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

The annual Art Block Party takes place on the pavement of 11th Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the event offers multiple opportunities for parents to interact with their children in a myriad of fun projects, according to the museum website.

The Block Party is a full day of fun, entertainment and food. Along with arts and crafts vendors, the annual event offers hands-on art activities, including a “Crazy Hair Salon.”

There are no entry or registration fees. The public is welcome to participate in the free day of art, music and fun.

There is a full day of live music planned, starting with Ritmo Latino, continuing throughout the day and ending with the Tom Blake Juke Box Band.

At about 12:30 p.m. everyone is invited to the Roswell Musuem patio for an ice cream social.

In addition to the stage and the art activities, there is a full day of free

planetarium programming. The children's program at the planetarium is at 10 a.m. and the light show featuring DJ ABAD is at 11 a.m. The Space Science program and the Exoplanets programs are set for the afternoon.

The RMAC’s eighth annual Chalk Art Festival takes place the same day.

The Chalk Art Festival is a judged competition in which participants compete for awards in several categories. The Chalk Art competition runs from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., with awards announced at 2 p.m.

This year’s theme is “From the Sidewalk to the Stars,” and there are separate competing categories for children and adults.

There is an entry fee for the Chalk Art event, according to the website.

Entry fees for individuals start at $10, or $20 for teams consisting of two or more.

For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.

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Children painting the Art Car at the 2013 Art Block Party

Kelly Berrones Photo

Ongoing Events Roswell

Every Week, Mon - Sat

Lest We Forget: Roswell Army Airfield - The Early Years This Walker Aviation Museum display will remain through the end of the year. This exhibit features a short history of the base and many items from the WWII era, as well as information about the planes that flew at Roswell Army Airfield from 1941-1945. The museum is open from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 347-2464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.

Every Week, Mon - Sat

Peace Through Strength This Walker Aviation Museum exhibit is a tribute to the 579th Strategic Missile Squadron assigned to Walker Air Force Base during the early 1960s. The squadron was responsible for operating and maintaining 12 Atlas missile silos around the greater Roswell area. The exhibit was funded through a grant from the Association of Air Force Missileers. The museum is open from 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 347-2464 or visit www.wafbmuseum.org.

Every Wed

Sing Out Loud at Club Revue Sing Out Loud, Wednesdays,

from 9pm to 11:30pm, at Club Revue, located at 3905 SE Main. Enjoy karaoke night with no cover charge and drink specials. Sing Out Loud is a 21 and over event. For more information call 6238557

Every Week, Tues, Wed, Thurs

Games at Pair-A-Dice Pair-A-Dice game shack holds weekly gaming events.

Tuesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. is Trading Card Game night, featuring free play of games like Pokemon, Yu Gi-Oh!, Card Wars, My Little Pony and collectible card games.

Wednesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. is board game night.

Thurday is Miniature Night, featuring paint and play for games like Warhammer. Saturday afternoons have special featured games, which change weekly. For more information, call 575-623-4263, or email vbriseno@pairadicegameshack.com

Every Week, Wed, Sat

Karaoke at Billy Ray始s Restaurant and Lounge Karaoke at Billy Ray始s Restaurant and Lounge at 118 East Third St. from 9 p.m - until people stop singing.

Every Thu

Ritmo Latino at El Toro Bravo Ritmo Latino plays El Toro Bravo at 102 S. Main St. from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more

information, call El Toro Bravo at 622-9280.

Every Week, Fri, Sat

David and Tina at El Toro Bravo David and Tina plays El Toro Bravo at 102 S. Main St. from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, call El Toro Bravo at 622-9280.

Every Saturday

Cuic Gonzales at El Tapatio Cuic Gonzales plays Latin Pop and Country music at El Tapatio at 3012 N. Main from 6 p.m - 9 p.m. For more information, call El Tapatio at 578-1915.

Every Saturday

Open Mic at Ginsberg Music Ginsberg Music opens up the stage every Saturday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. P.A. system and drums are provided, all other instruments must be brought by the musician.

Every Saturday

Open Jam at Dragon and Rose Open Jam Every Saturday from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Dragon and Rose music studio located at 4504 W. Second St. For more information, call 575-840-5744.

Every Sunday

Sandbox Sundays Sandbox Sundays, every Sunday, from 1pm to 5pm, at Carmine始s Italian Eatery, lo-

cated at 625 N. Main. Enjoy summer jams to Top 40 Favorites with live music performed by Digital Beat Junkeez and DJ Tao In The Mix. For more information call 578-1914.

April 4 - Oct 5

The Wiggins-Howe Legacy The Wiggins-Howe Legacy celebrates five generations of artists within the same family that have lived and created creative bodies of work in Roswell. The opening reception is on Friday, April 4 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. There will be an after-opening buffet dinner honoring the Wiggins and Howe family artists at $15 per person. Seating begins at 7. Space is limited, please reserve your seat by calling 627-0918. The exhibition runs until October 5. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.

Ruidoso

Every Week, Thu

Karaoke at Cree Meadows Lounge Karaoke with DJ Pete, every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Cree Meadows Lounge. There is also an all you can eat taco bar for $5.95 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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September 26 - 28, October 3 - 4

Crimes of the Heart Crimes of the Heart, written

by Beth Henley. The poignant, yet somehow hilarious story of the three Magrath sisters, who are reunited by a family crisis, as they struggle to overcome their tragic past and seize the future. Performance dates are September 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., September 28 at 2 p.m., and October 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit cctinfo.org.

Roswell

September 29 - October 4

Eastern New Mexico State Fair Eastern New Mexico State Fair, Monday, September 29 through Saturday, October 4, at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, located at 2500 SE Main. The fair will feature entertainment, rides and games, vendors and food, 4H FFA and Livestock Shows, Arts and crafts and much more. For more information call 624-9411 or visit enmsf.com.

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October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Family Fright Nights Come out on Wednesdays in October to the Roswell Museum and Art Center, located at 100 W. 11th St., for Family Fright Nights at 7 p.m., and have a frightfully fun family night. Frights, Food and Fun! This film series will feature 2 nights of adult classic horror and 3 nights of family “fright nights.” Escape the routine, dress up in your most creative, scary or bizarre outfits.

October 1 features “The Bride of Frankenstein,” October 8 features “Night of the Living Dead,” October 15 features “Hotel Transylvania,” October 22 features “It,” and October 29 features “Hocus Pocus.” For more information call 624-6744.

October 2

Cuic Gonzalez Cuic Gonzalez is playing at Tia Juanas, located at 3601 N. Main St. For more information call 575-627-6113.

October 2

Clayton Gardner and Dylan Scott Clayton Gardner and Dylan Scott are playing on the entertainment stage at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. The performance starts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit enmsf.com.

Alamogordo October 2

Golden Dragon Acrobats The Golden Dragon Acrobats are performing at the Flickinger Center located at 1110 New York from 7 p.m. 9 p.m. The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twentyfive centuries ago. A show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. A show that the entire family will enjoy.

For tickets and more information call 575-437-2202 or visit flickingercenter.com.

Roswell October 3

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Flavors Winery located at 305 N. Main St. from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5. For tickets and more information, call 575-627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

October 3

Jon Gomez Jon Gomez is playing the patio at Peppers Grill and Bar located at 500 North Main. Friday Night Live features live music every Friday night on the Patio, and starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. For more information, call 623-1700.

October 3

Rosehill and Dallas Smith Rosehill and Dallas Smith are playing on the entertainment stage at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair. The performance starts at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit enmsf.com.

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October 3

Clint Black Clint Black plays at the Spencer Theater at 7 p.m.

Country music nearly quit being Country, but then Clint Black came along. The legendary singer and songwriter

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debuted Killinʼ Time in 1989, and the industry shifted its direction with a welcomed return to a more traditional sound of the genre. The album boasted five #1 hits – unprecedented from a debut album in any genre – and won Black a collection of awards that included (CMA) Country Music Association Horizon Award, CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, American Music Awards Favorite New Male Country Artist, (ACM) Academy of Country Music, Best New Male Vocalist, ACM Best Male Vocalist, ACM Album of the Year (Killinʼ Time), and ACM Music Single of the Year (A Better Man). Since that time (the album went Triple Platinum!), Killinʼ Time has been listed as one of the 100 Greatest Albums in Country Music by CMT. The following year, Black released Put Yourself in My Shoes, which also went Triple Platinum, and more Platinum albums over the next five years to come, including The Hard Way, No Time To Kill, One Emotion, Nothinʼ But The Taillights and his Greatest Hits. He has since enjoyed seeing nearly two dozen #1 hit singles, and almost as many Top 5 and Top 10 hits light up the Billboard charts. All are original

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compositions, which in itself is a notable rarity in popular music. With great anticipation we present an intimate evening with Clint Black. The prolific artist is heralded as one of Country musicʼs brightest stars, selling over 20 million albums worldwide, but youʼll find heʼs still as wholesome and humble as his Katy, Texas roots. Check him out at clintblack.com.

The performance starts at 8 p.m., with a herb roasted pork tenderloin buffet before the show at 6 p.m. Tickets for the performance start at $89.

Pre-show buffet tickets are $20. For more information, call 1-888-818-7872 or visit spencertheater.com.

Artesia

October 3

Burgers Beats and Brews Join Cottonwood Wine and Brewing for a night of great music, friends, food and spirits. The show put on by Thunder Katz will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Wine & Brewing located at 1 E Cottonwood Rd in Artesia.

For more information, call 575-365-3141.

Clovis

October 3

Carlos Mencia Global Spectrum and ICON Entertainment are bringing nationally acclaimed comedian Carlos Mencia back to the Clovis Civic Center. Tickets are now available for $37.50 at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and the Clovis Civic Center. Tickets can also be purchased for $44.50 at clovisciviccenter.com through the Santa Ana website. Menciaʼs Clovis performance will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and seating will be 7 >>

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There are a limited number of tickets. For more information, visit clovisnm.org.

Ruidoso

October 4 - 5

Aspenfest Celebrate Autumn in Ruidoso with a weekend of great golf, cool cars, hot chili, great crafts and a festive parade.

AspenFest, Ruidosoʼs annual fall celebration, the first weekend in October, allows residents and visitors alike to participate in the celebration of our caring community, the cool crispness of the coming fall and the beauty that is Ruidoso. AspenFest weekend is kicked off every year with a parade Saturday at 10 a.m. through Midtown Ruidoso and features a Golf Tournament on Sunday. For more information, visit ruidosonow.com/aspenfest.

Roswell October 4

Art Block Party and Chalk Art Fest The Art Block Party and Chalk Art Festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, located at 100 W. 11th St. The annual all-ages art festival features hands-on art for

kids, a chalk art contest, a Crazy Hair Salon, entertainment, vendors, and much more. The Chalk Art contest takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a complete schedule and more information visit roswellmuseum.org

October 4

Refuge Discovery Tour The Refuge Discovery Tour starts at 9 a.m. at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge The tour will start at the Joseph R Skeen Visitor Center. For more information please call 575-625-4009.

October 4

Country Charm Country Charm will be performing at the Roswell Adult Center, located at 807 N. Missouri, on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Refreshments will be served.

Join Country Charm for some fantastic music! For more information contact Carla Cobb at 627-3400 or 910-6935.

Artesia

October 4

Diamond Bessie The Chautauqua Program, “Diamond Bessie: A Tale of Love and Murder” will take place October 4 at 3 p.m., at 205 W. Quay Ave. in the

Artesia Public Library, admission is free, for more information call Geri Dosalua at 575-746-4252.

Carlsbad October 4

An Evening with the Robin Scott Trio The Robin Scott Trio is playing original southeastern New Mexico blues at Yellow Brix Restaurant located at 201 N. Canal from 6:30 p.m.

- 10 p.m. For more information, call 575-941-2749.

Ruidoso October 4

Bill Engvall Award-winning stand-up comedian, movie star, game show host, certified platinum recording artist, and professional dancer. Few people in this world can even list one of these accomplishments on their resumes. Even fewer can list all of them—making comedian Bill Engvall a bona fide renaissance man. Drawing on each of these experiences, this skilled entertainer brings his Blue Collar Comedy Tour downhome charm combined with his Dancing With the Stars grace to the Inn of the Mountain Godsʼ stage, Saturday, October 4.

Best known for his Hereʼs Your Sign bit featured on the

Blue Collar Comedy Tour for six successful years, Bill Engvall is celebrated among fans as a master of his craft.

He is an American Comedy Awards Best Comedian winner and Grammy nominee and has made countless appearances on the small and silver screen. This is an allAmerican, gut-splitting evening that truly canʼt be missed. Experience a night full of laughter and fun with Bill Engvall at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Tickets start at only $25. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 4647777 or visit innofthemountaingods.com.

Roswell October 4

Roswell Symphony Orchestra The Roswell Symphony plays the first subscription concert of the season with guest soloist Alexi Kenney, winner of the 2013 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, at 7:30 p.m. at Pearson Auditorium. For more information, visit roswellsymphony.org.

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White Sands National Monument October 4

Full Moon Hafla The Silver Dunes and Shuvani Studio present the 12th annual Full Moon Hafla at the White Sands National Monument. There will be three hours of non-stop music and dancing. The pot luck begins at 6 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Entry fees at the park entrance are $3 per person. The park will close the entry gate at 7 p.m.

For more information, call 575-682-0555.

Roswell

October 4 - 5

Gem and Mineral Show The annual Gem & Mineral Show is Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Roswell Convention Center, located 912 N. Main St.

October 5

Apache Legends Book Talk Lynda Sanchez, author of “Apache Legends and Lore” to speak on October 5 at 3 p.m., at the Archive Building located at 208 N Lea Ave, for

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Apache Legends

Author Lynda Sanchez, who will be presenting a program in Roswell for the Historical Society of SE NM. on October 5 on her latest book, Apache Legends and Lore of Southern New Mexico.

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uthor/Historian and Retired Educator, Lynda Sánchez, will present a program, Apache Legends and Lore and how she obtained the information for her latest book about the Peoples who live at the base of the Sacred Mountain, Sierra Blanca. She will have show and tell items as part of her repertoire depicting this unique history. Come early to visit with the author!

Sánchez describes in detail and with humor how the manuscr ipt came into her hands, and includes some of the Coyote Tales, The Story about Old Brown Turkey and raids between Comanche and Apache. She also reminds us that many people sought the coveted haven we hold so dear. It is also a Roswell story, and one of early peoples looking f or restoration of the spirit and an escape from the battles of everyday lif e. The author will discuss how Father Albert became an important part of the Mescalero community and how Percy Bigmouth found a way to preserve some of his people’s history.

Storytelling has been a

vital and vivid tradition in Apache life. Coyote tales, the Creation Legend, the Apache Cradleboard Ceremony, and stories of historic battles with Comanche and Anglo intruders create a colorful mosaic of tribal heritage.

Percy Bigmouth, a prominent oral histor ian of the Mescalero and Lipan Apache tribes, realized in the early twentieth century that the old ways were waning. He wrote in longhand what he had learned from his father, Scout Bigmouth, a prison camp survivor at Fort Sumner and participant in the turbulent Apache Wars. Join noted author Lynda Sánchez as she brings to light the ancient legends and lore of the Apaches living in the shadow of Mescalero's Sacred Mountain. Author Sánchez also includes a general history of the Apache people, and biographical sketches of the main players in this incredible discovery.

The book signing and talk will be at the Historical Society of Southeast New Mexico, located at 200 N. Lea at 3 p.m.

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Aiming for the Stars

Courtesy Photo Robert H. Goddard with a rocket in his workshop at Roswell, NM. October 1935.

A Space Science Symposium and Space Trail Expo comes to Roswell on October 17 and 18

By Randal Seyler Record City Editor

“Aiming for the Stars,” a twoday event planned for Oct. 1718, will celebrate Goddard’s legacy. Former Mayor Bill Brainerd initiated the idea to hold a two-day event to honor the legacy of rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard and his years of research in Roswell.

Originally pitching this idea to the Chaves County Tourism Council, a community group came together and developed Brainerd’s idea into an event that not only honors Goddard, but also his supporters and

other New Mexico-related space pioneers.

In a press conference on April 3, Brainerd, along with others responsible for the event, released details on the event, which will be held Oct. 17 and 18.

The first day of “Aiming for the Stars,” features a luncheon honoring Goddard’s accomplishments while recognizing those that contributed to his success: Charles A. Lindbergh, Harry F. Guggenheim, and the Smithsonian institution.

Representatives from the Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation, Harry F. Guggenheim Foundation, and National Air and Space Museum will be on hand.

Noted futurist Dr. Lowell Catlett, Dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University, will present the keynote address.

Following the luncheon on Oct. 17, the Roswell Museum and Art Center will host a

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symposium on space science related topics. Dr. Michael Neufeld, curator at the National Air and Space Museum, will present a lecture on “Robert Goddard and Wernher von Braun.”

Dr. Lowell Catlett will explore possibilities from a futuristic perspective. Dr. Harrison Schmitt, astronaut on the Apollo XVII mission and one of the last men to walk on the moon, will talk about his experiences.

Dr. Larry Crumpler, a lead scientist with the Mars Exploration Rover mission will discuss a decade of research on Mars. These lectures will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Patricia Lubben Bassett Auditorium and are free to the public.

“This is a two-day celebration of Goddard’s legacy,” said Laurie Rufe, one of the planners behind “Aiming For The Stars.” Rufe said that while the awards luncheon is invitation only, the majority of the events will be free and open to the public.

Waldrip said Schmitt visited Roswell during the early days of the planetarium, and he told of days when the facility hosted a moon rock, which Waldrip drove to Fort Worth, Texas, to retrieve for the planetarium.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m., representatives from New Mexico’s science museums and observatories will come together for a “Space Trail Expo” at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center.

This is a free, family-friendly event that features interactive activities, science demonstrations, information about New Mexico’s space related resources, and exhibits from NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Exhibitors scheduled to appear at the event include The Very Large Array, one of the world’s premier astronomical radio observatories; New Mexico Museum of Space History; Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science; Apache Point Observatory; the Roswell Museum and Art Center; Walker Air Force Base Museum, and International UFO Museum and Research Center, among others.

Visitors will be able to make a comet, launch a trash can rocket, pose in a Space Shuttle suit, look through telescopes, and learn about the history of manned space flight.

This event is being brought to Roswell by a community group representing various organizations, including the Historical Foundation for

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Hobbs

October 7

Sam Abell The Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series, hosted by University of the Southwest, is pleased to welcome National Geographic photographer Sam Abell, on Tuesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. at Tydings Auditorium in Hobbs. Tickets for the event are FREE, but required to attend. Contact Laurie Dean at 575-492-2108 or at tickets@usw.edu to request tickets by mail.

Roswell October 7

Plumb Plumb with Rhett Walker and David Dunn are playing at the Liberty, located at 312 N. Virgina. This is an all ages show. In addition to the show, the Liberty is holding a canned food drive to benefit Community Kitchen.Plumb is affiliated with Food for the

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Hungry, a Christian organization that works to end world hunger. The Liberty will be holding a canned food drive in conjunction with the concert. Members of the community that will attend the event are asked to bring with them canned food to benefit the local non-profit, Community Kitchen, Inc. Donations of canned food can also be made in the foyers at Lawrence Brothers or Farmers Country Market Uptown.

Community Kitchen, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, exists to provide hot meals to those in need in our community. “Community Kitchen, Inc. has been serving meals for thirty-three and a half years at no charge.

Weʼve served around one million meals; Nobody has to pay a dime to eat.” says Community Kitchen, Inc. President of the Board, Larry Knadle. For more information on The Liberty or to buy tickets to the concert visit www.thelibertyinc.com. To give food donations to Community Kitchen, Inc. throughout the year, visit their location at 115 E Deming.

Monetary donations are accepted at PO Box 3010, Roswell, NM, 88202. Please make checks payable to Community Kitchen, Inc.

Ruidoso

October 10 - 12

25th annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium Each year, during the second full weekend in October, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico plays host to the nationʼs finest cowboy festival with old west storytellers, musicians (including the world famous Texas Playboys), western artists and craftsmen for three days of events, cowboy competitions, horse demonstrations, western swing dancing, kids rodeo and educational activities.

One of the highlights of the Symposium is the World Championship Chuckwagon Competition (featured on the Food Networkʼs All American Festivals and Cowboy Challenge) with prizes totaling $13,000. Competitors are judged not only on their

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Roswell

October 11

Graves Farm Festival The seventh Annual Farm Festival & Farm Strong Competition 2014, Saturday, October 11th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Graves Farm, located at 6265 Graves Rd. The festival includes hay rides, farm strong competitions, pumpkin picking, games and more. For more information visit gravesfarmandgarden.com or call 1877-507-1889

Hobbs

October 11

Larry the Cable Guy Larry the Cable Guy with Reno Collier play the Hobbs Road Trip Concert Series at the Lea County Event Center at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit hobbsroadtrip.com.

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October 11

Michael Martin Murphey Southwest Symphony Orchestra featuring Michael Martin Murphey is at Tydings Auditorium at 7 p.m. Join the Orchestra and one of North Americaʼs beloved Red River Drifter, veteran singer/songwriter, Michael Martin Murphey, for a shared night of

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music that will feature Murpheyʼs acclaimed Sagebrush Symphony. Scoring a platinum single with “Wildfire,” Martin Murpheyʼs string of iconic hits also includes “Carolina In The Pines,” “Geronimoʼs Cadillac,” “Whatʼs Forever For?,” “A Long Line of Love,” “Iʼm Gonna Miss You Girl,” “Talking To The Wrong Man” and “Still Takinʼ Chances” topping the pop, country and bluegrass charts while earning a gold album.

His songs have also been recorded by the likes of John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Cher, Lyle Lovett, Flatt & Scruggs, Roger Miller and The Monkees. “His latest project showcases his amazingly diverse skill set as a writer and vocalist...one of the best songwriters in America.”- Billboard Magazine. For more on Murphey, visit michaelmartinmurphey.com. For tickets and more information, visit swsymphony.org.

Artesia

October 11

Jamie OʼHara Adobe Rose presents Jamie OʼHara. Join Jamie OʼHara for an evening of Blues, Jazz, Rockin Originals and cool cover tunes at the Adobe Rose, located at 1614 N. 13th St. in Artesia, NM from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 575746-6157.

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October 11 - 31

Scary Corn Maze The Scary Corn Maze 2014 is open on Oct. 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, and 31 from dark - 11 p.m., at Graves Farm, located at 6265 Graves Rd. Adults are $12, children ages 7 to 12 are $6 and children 6 and under are free, but not recommended, $2 off on Friday Nights & Halloween Eve. For more information visit gravesfarmandgarden.com or call 1-877-507-1889.

Artesia

October 11 - 12

Rally in the Weeds The annual Rally in the Weeds with the Guerreros is on Oct. 10 and 11 at Hope Highway and N. Sundown Trail in Artesia. There will be a bike show, a burn out contest, biker games and live music. There is a $25 entry fee donation. A portion of the proceed will go to help Amy Russell with expenses during her battle with cancer. Featured bands are Shilo, Skulldron, 19F7, Bestowed Spirit, Amyʼs Not Breathing and Renegade. This is a 21 and over event.

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El Paso Ghost Tours Join The Lodge Resort and El Paso Ghost Tours in a tour of The Lodge Resort and Spa in Cloudcroft. Either a Saturday night (October 11th) or Friday night tour (October 17th) will take you on a walk around The Lodge Resort historical grounds. You will visit sites in The Lodge where our resident ghost, Rebecca, has been seen before and experienced. El Paso Ghost Tours and The Lodge Resort will tell you about the history of The Lodge and the Legend of Rebecca. For more information, visit elpasoghosttours.com.

Ruidoso October 12

Justin Moore Justin Mooreʼs always had a thing about doing it his way.

It doesnʼt matter why, just that the blazing sense of off the beaten path drives his accolades, which include being nominated for the ACM Best New Artist award. Now, see Justin Moore live at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Sunday, October 12. On Mooreʼs new album, he knew he had to turn up the guitars, lean into the swagger and re-

fine the powerful good ole boy perspective that allows for all the bravado. Thereʼs a strong vein of tenderness and decency holding Mooreʼs kind of country together.

“Point At You,” the lead single, acknowledges every wild hair Moore has, but also hits the bottom line of his goodness via the woman who became his bride. Moore has always had an interesting way of negotiating the good ole boy/redneck reality thatʼs defined todayʼs hardcore country fan. A little bit rowdy, a little bit sentimental, a whole lotta roughneck, Moore has dented the country radio charts with three #1s in the anything but big city “Small Town USA,” the sentimental family embracing “If Heaven Werenʼt So Far Away” and the fidelity pledge “Til My Last Day,” in addition to the Top 10 mission declaration “Backwoods.” Catch Justin Moore LIVE at Inn of the Mountain Gods, located at 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., on Sunday, October 12. Tickets start at $25. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets start at $25. For tickets or for more information call 800545-9011 or visit innofthe-

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Carrizozo October 13

Zuill Bailey and Lara Downes Cellist Zuill Bailey and Pianist Lara Downes present “Some Other Time,” Monday, October 13 at 2 p.m., at the Carrizozo Old Gym, and Monday October 13 at 7 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 1000 D Avenue. Reception to follow the evening concert.

Both concerts are free, but email or call to reserve your seat. For more information, email carrizozomusic@gmail.com or phone Elaine at 575-6482757, or visit carrizozomusic.org.

Roswell

October 16

Business After Hours Business After Hours is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Cancer Center, located at 405 W. Country Club. Join in for the fun, and bring your business card and enjoy this great networking opportunity. For more information call 623-5695.

October 16

Photographic Arts Society of Roswell Club Meeting The Photographic Arts Society of Roswell will hold its October meeting at 6:30 p.m. in room 28 at the Roswell Adult Center, located at 807 N. Missouri. We will share and discuss photos from this monthʼs challenge “Black and White Techniques.” Time permitting, there will also be a show and tell session, so bring your photos, printed, on flash drive, or on disc. As always, free coffee. Interested in photography? Come join the PASR. For more information, call Cliff Powell at 6262529.

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Gleewood, a new eclectic sound

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'm very excited about watching new, up-andcoming band “Gleewood”, making an impact on our local music scene! They will play their fourth Roswell show on October 3. This time at our premium listening room, Pecos Flavors Winery.

I first met these guys late last year, while on tour with my band Secret Circus. We needed a local band to open a couple of shows in Ruidoso.

Josh Ragsdale, of Pecos Flavors Winery, advised me to contact this new acoustic duo he'd been trying to book. I called them up and they were enthusiastic about sharing the stage with us. On the morning of the show, driving into Ruidoso on our way to the local radio station, I called up Jhett Sciavonne (vocals and guitar) to schedule a meet-and-greet somewhere. Jhett answered the phone with "Heeey!

What's goin‘ on brother?” and said “We just got into town and have to unload some gear before we can meet you." As we're talking, I see this tall, thin guy in a long coat, skinny, brown, flared corduroy pants, a bandana on his head, a pipe in the corner of his mouth, on his feet are loafers made of what I assume is hemp. He's holding a guitar case in his right hand and a phone on his ear. The image completely matches and syncs with the audio, and I tell him "I see you dude!" We pull over and meet. As we're standing there laughing, a petite lady steps out of an RV parked next us.

She's dressed in full Western wear, with elaborate leather boots, a jacket with tassels and long red hair flowing from under a rather accentuated ranch style hat. She's carrying an amp and a bassguitar case slightly larger than her. She puts the things down, puts her fists to her

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Klas Åhman Photos side and with a half smile and a straight-shooter look, she says: "Jhett, are you making friends instead of working? We gotta get this done and go meet Secret Circus." Jhett says: "Guys!

This is Callie Sioux, my wife.

Callie! Meet Secret Circus!".

So we helped them unload and carry their equipment and spent the afternoon at their rehearsal studio.

That evening we all played a great

show, and shared an amazing evening. The next morning we met for coffee with our heads full of plans and dreams, our calendars out, ready to make sure our roads would cross many times in the future.

I've had the privilege to share stages with them in many towns around the country, and enjoyed a front-row seat to watch them grow and create something truly beautiful. They are some of the most productive people I know. Constantly touring, writing, collaborating with other artists, and helping their community, with a posi-

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tive energy and love that inspires, and has been much welcomed by our local music scene. Gleewood has developed a new eclectic sound that draws inspiration from Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, Rock, and Reggae, and somehow sounds very "New Mexico."

For an example of their live sound, watch them perform their song "Smooth Like Gin" (live at Secret Circus Studio) on their website: GleewoodMusic.com.

A couple of mentionable mile-stones are: Since the recent addition of drummer Myles Erdmann, Gleewood tours the country as a trio, promoting their self-titled full-length album (available on iTunes). The album was recorded at Jeff Lennin’s studio in Roswell.

As I'm writing this I'm hanging with them up in Ruidoso, in what used to be the local family book store and coffee shop, now their rehearsal studio/hangout spot/guest crash pad. I’m listening to them jam brand new, freshly home-brewed material, and seriously: Catch their show at Pecos Flavors on Friday, Oct. 3rd! You're in for a treat… Show starts at 7 p.m.

For reservations, call Pecos Flavors at 575-627-6265. For more tour dates, watch them inter nets at GleewoodMusic.com and Facebook.com/GleewoodBand.

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On a mystical journey

Carlos Kemm reveals parts of his soul at the Roswell Museum and Art Center

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor arlos Kemm puts a piece of his soul on display with every new collage that he produces.

His work, very intricate collages that are filled with iconography from various points in human history.

The work is deep and dense, and he works on most pieces over the course of many years.

Originally a representational painter with a bachelor's degree in painting and philosophy from New Mexico Highlands University, he abandoned painting to pursue what has now become his current work of multi-layered collages.

The collages are Kemm's muse, that have carried his work for many decades, because, as he puts it, "There is magic in it."

He continued, "I had lost the magic in the painting and drawing.

"In the collage, it is there, big time. When I go to the studio, I have files of cut imagery, and I just start going through the cut papers... maybe an image grabs me. I will pull it

out and throw it on my desk.

"It is like a journey, you find something that really grabs you. That image, bit by bit, grows organically to me.

"A lot of that is subconcious stuff coming out."

Early in his career, he was only doing the collage work for himself, choosing to display his representational paintings, partly because that is what he was trained to do, and partly because his collages are where he works out his inner struggle as a human being.

"It is scary. You are walking around, exposing everything.

Your fantasies or whatever.

I've gotten that from people.

They either really love it or they are really turned off .

There is not a lot of gray area. ... I always feel like, if I can get a piece of magic, the work is worth finishing. If I can't get that magic, then I will take it apart.

"Beauty can be a hook with good art. I like that. I like that beauty can pull you in, but should be something there that unfolds.

"They are mystical voyages

for me."

For a time, he was comfortable as a substitute teacher, making enough to pay his bills while he worked on his art. Then, in an instant, his views on life changed. He explained, "This school board guy said that we need an art teacher for the high school.

That job is yours. I told him that I need more education credits, and they offered to waive it, saying 'we need you as an art teacher. Think about it.'

"So I thought about it."

Then everything got put on hold. He continued, "I got into a horrendous car accident. I had a woman friend that was driving the car and she lost control and went off a pretty high embankment. I was pretty messed up. It was really a pretty serious car accident.

"That threw me out of even making the decision because it took so long for me to walk again. My hip was busted, and there were a lot of complications.

"All I could think of when I was going off that cliff was that I was angered. I was just to the

point of where I could do the art that I want to do. I was like, 'I'm not done yet. I've got a lot to do.' I have got an ego and said, 'I'm at my best now.'

"I'm not driving, this is not my mistake, but here I am.

"Is has been great since then because now I think, 'it could end right now,' and I make every painting special."

Since then, Kemm has been making art, like it is the last piece he will ever make. His work is proof of his journey in this world, and it shows.

He said, "Often I will begin something, and think 'this would make a great vehicle for saying something.'

"I feel like that about life.

This is the real testing ground for our soul. Life is full of beauty, evil, ugliness, and goodness. It is a whole smorgasboard, and what are you

going to get from it? Some vehicles give me the ability to say that. I don't approach it that way to begin with. I don't think, 'this is the symbol that I'm going to use.' It just grows, and I trust it.

"I look at things, and say, that may be enhanced if I had the right color, or I think, 'that would be more eye-catching if it had a design on the shirt.'

So I cut the shirt out and collage something different.

Then, I think, 'what would happen if I put a scene in the shirt?' Then it starts operating on another level, because you can go into the shirt and develop a whole other picture.

Then things get complex.

Which is fun, because it is a wild journey, and each part can be a window giving a totally different view. It becomes pretty magical."

Kemm will be giving a lecture on his work at the Roswell Museum and Art Center on Friday, Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow. For more information, visit roswellmuseum.org.

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October brings the fun fall season

CULTURE

On the Horizon

By Rey Berrones Vision Editor

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ummer is now over, the kids are back in school, and for some, things are settling down. For those that enjoy events, the fall season in southeastern New Mexico is full of art and culture and fun. Here is a brief overview of some of the coming events that are coming up, that we think are worth looking into. Many of these are family friendly events.

As this column comes out, the Eastern New Mexico State Fair will be in full swing, which is an old favorite that includes rides, food and music all week. While eating deep fried twinkies is on the to-do list, there is also a great opportunity to check out the art produced by the community. Many of the area artisans and crafters will have their art

on display as they attempt to win that ENMSF ribbon.

Another highlight is the folklorico performances on Saturday.

Between Oct. 4 and 12, the Albuquerque International Ballon Fiesta will be happening. While not local, it is worth the trip, at least once, to participate in a New Mexican tradition that is known worldwide.

Coming back to the local region, The Roswell Museum Chalk Art Competition and Art Block Party will be happening on Oct. 4. With many hands-on activities for children, this is a great event that has been happening for almost a decade, and is very family oriented.

A little known event that also might be worth your attention is the 12th annual Full Moon Hafla at White Sands National Monument.

the Roswell Community Little Theatre, I thought that I could Continued from Page 3 just step in there and help." and the boyfriend abusing This production has the girlfriend. Late in the become very close to Bignell. play, there is another abuse He said, "I was at the refuge situation that comes up. It is a yesterday, and they have pictotal surprise for everybody. tures of women that have You don't expect it, but it is been killed because of very appropriate for the play. domestic abuse. On one wall “It is a short play. It is just there are six pictures. Five of an hour. Normally when we them are former students of do a stage play, it is two to mine at Goddard. I can't go two and a half hours, but it by that wall without getting makes the point in that short really choked up because I amount of time that domestic look at those girls, and these abuse is a problem, and it were my kids when I was can be solved if you get it out, teaching, and now they are talk to people and get help. If gone." you don't talk to people, get Tickets for the production help and keep it a secret, it are on sale now at the never gets solved."

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Musicians from Albuquerque and Las Cruces play world music on traditional instruments under the full moon at White Sands. The monument closes entry at 7 p.m., but the dancing and music lasts until 10 p.m.

The Roswell Jazz Festival is right after that from Oct. 8 12, where Roswell plays host to many nationally recognized jazz greats. Each performance has a different flavor, so you might want to check out the schedule and pick the type of jazz that is your favorite before buying tickets.

The annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium is celebrating the 25th year of the event from October 10 - 12, which is also a kid friendly event, with a kid's rodeo and activities to go along with with Chuckwagon cooking competition. In addition to the great traditional New Mexi-

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can cowboy cuisine, there is Cowboy poetry, storytelling, and traditional Cowboy art on display at this yearly celebration of Cowboy culture.

The Graves Farm Festival is happening on Oct. 11. It kicks off the fall tradition of going to the Graves Scary Cor n Maze, which will be open every weekend after the festival up until Halloween.

On Oct. 25, we will see the Thrill the World record-setting attempt return to Roswell.

If you want to participate in this dance and zombie walk, there will be workshops all throughout the month where people can lear n the "Thriller" dance.

At the end of October, The Unity Center is holding a haunted house at their building on both Oct. 30 and 31.

While this only includes some of the October events, many will want to take note

that tickets are on sale now for the second annual World Market event that will be taking place on Nov. 22. Last year's event was packed, so you might want to buy tickets early. They are available at worldmarketroswell.com.

As you can tell, there is always something to do in Roswell.

Rey Berrones is Vice-President of the YPAC Board.YPAC is full of members of the community that wish to promote arts and culture in our community.

If you would like more information about YPAC, visit ypacroswell.org. The next YPAC event is the quar terly brunch at The Liberty on October 25. The doors open at 10 a.m., and those interested in promoting the arts are invited to attend.

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Continued from Page 9 Southeast New Mexico, Roswell Museum and Art Center, Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, Roswell Chamber of Commerce, Roswell/Chaves County Economic Development Corporation, and Chaves County Tourism Council. Sponsors include the Bank of the Southwest, William Brainerd Family, David Petroleum Corporation, Kay R. McMillan, Pioneer Bank, and City of Roswell/City of Roswell Lodgers Tax Fund.

“The Friday symposiums are incredible,” said Judy Stubbs, chairwoman of the Chaves County Tourism Council. “Michael Neufeld, Harrison Schmitt, Lowell Catlett, Larry Crumpler — you just can’t get much better than that.”

For more information on the event, visit robertgoddard.org.

Dr. Harrison Schmitt and Apollo 17

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By Sara Woodbury Museum Curator of Collections and Exhibitions And Marcus deThouars Planetarium Director

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eaders of Vision magazine will no doubt recall the many history-oriented articles contributed by Stuart Pritchard, who passed away in August of this year. As both a font of knowledge pertaining to Roswell’s history and a generous benefactor to the community, Pritchard was a respected citizen and invaluable resource, particularly to the Roswell Museum and Art Center. To honor Pritchard, we would like to highlight an artifact from our collection that would not be here without his dedicated involvement: the in-flight space suit used by Dr. Harrison Schmitt during the Apollo 17 mission.

The in-flight suit worn by Dr. Schmitt and the other Apollo astronauts was a two-piece beta cloth uniform.

Beta cloth is a type of f abric made from finely woven silica that will not burn and only melt in excess of 1,200° F. To make this fabric more durable and resistant to tears, it is coated with Teflon. This type of material was implemented after the fatal Apollo 1 launch pad disaster in 1967, and NASA demanded that

Photo courtesy the Roswell Museum and Art Center The in-flight suit that Dr. Harrison Schmitt used during the Apollo 17 mission is on permament display at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. Dr. Schmitt will be in Roswell on Oct. 17 and 18 as a special guest of the Aiming for the Stars event. fire-proof materials be used inside the spacecraft and in the clothing wor n by the astronaut crew members.

The in-flight suit was used for all non-essential parts of the mission. After the launch of Apollo 17, when the Command Module reached orbit around Earth, Dr. Schmitt,

along with the other astronauts, changed from their pressurized A7L spacesuits into the in-flight suit. These were worn for the duration of the jour ney to the moon.

Once lunar orbit was achieved, they changed back into the A7L spacesuit for the descent and lunar expedition.

After the Apollo mission, Stuart Pritchard, along with several members of the Roswell Rotary Club, secured the long-term loan of the artifact from the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. They also built the display case that continues to house the artifact today. Not coincidentally, the in-flight suit is strategically placed in between the Robert H. Goddard exhibit and workshop, for it was the seminal rocketry experiments that Goddard and his team conducted in Roswell during the 1930s that helped enable Dr. Schmitt and his colleagues to travel to the moon decades later. Thanks to Pritchard and his colleagues’ efforts, visitors to the Roswell Museum can better appreciate New Mexico’s contributions to space exploration.

While the in-flight suit is an impressive artifact, in October the people of Roswell will also have the opportunity to see the man who wore it. On Oct. 17 and 18, Roswell will honor the achievements of Robert Goddard and his team through a free, two-day event called Aiming for the Stars.

On Oct. 17, Dr. Schmitt and several other speakers will be presenting at a symposium in the Pearson Auditorium at New Mexico Military Institute.

On Oct. 18, The Space Trail Expo, an interactive, educational showcase highlighting New Mexico’s science-related museums and institutions, will take place at the Convention and Civic Center. The Goddard Planetarium will also offer several programs on both days. If you are in town, be sure to attend this celebration of science and exploration.

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UFOLOGY

A

strange airbor ne object crashed near Aztec, New Mexico, on March 25, 1948.

Researchers of this case have determined that the government called in not only the military to secure the area but a team of civilian scientists as well, including Robert Oppenheimer, to examine the UFO. These scientists found instrument panels bearing symbols resembling hieroglyphics and somewhat reminding Oppenheimer of Sanskrit, a language with which he was familiar. They also found a sort of book with plastic-like pages containing the same symbols. Eventually these were tur ned over to professional cryptanalysts,

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including the esteemed William Friedman, in hopes that they might be able to decipher them.

One has to wonder whether these experts, to whom the alien script was referred, ever made any headway in solving the problem of how to read those symbols. Given that the script represented the written form of a language not of this Earth, the problem certainly must have been unique in the long history of cryptanalysis.

Anyone working on such an enigma might have taken a bit of comfort in the knowledge that some dead languages right here on Earth have for a time been inaccessible and in need of recovery by language scholars and

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researchers.

There was a time, for example, when the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt were completely unreadable. That all began to change, however, in 1799, when a soldier in Napoleon’s army discovered, at Memphis, Egypt, a curiously carved stone of such striking appearance that he knew at once it must be important.

He reported it to his superiors, who took charge of the stone relic.

It was covered with carved symbols in three distinct sections. The upper band consisted of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. The middle band was a text in Demotic script, an Egyptian writing that preceded the Coptic

phase of the language. The lower band (and this represented one of the most significant finds in the history of archeology) was in ancient Greek, a language intimately familiar to classical scholars.

It would turn out that all three carved passages had essentially the same content, being in fact a text concer ning Ptolemy V. The tablet, which would afterward be called the Rosetta Stone and in time would become a permanent exhibit at the British Museum, had been carved in 196 B.C. The importance, naturally, of the parallel passages was that because one of them was in classical Greek, the Egyptian hieroglyphics could be (and were) deciphered by compar-

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ison with the Greek text as a key. For the first time, modern linguists could actually read those ancient Egyptian symbols.

Obviously what Friedman and the other cryptanalytic experts needed was the equivalent of a Rosetta Stone showing a parallel between some human language and the alien script found on that extra-terrestrial craft. Naturally no such resource was available, so I suspect even Friedman and his professional colleagues made little progress deciphering the alien language. As one deeply interested in cryptanalysis myself, I’m well aware how daunting a problem this must have been.