Gallup Journey September 2014

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8th Annual Gurley Motor Route 66 Car, Truck & Street Rod Show

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Mayor’s Update El Morro Events Center Groundbreaking Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on August 19 for the historic El Morro Theatre Events Center. This construction project, which is expected to last about six months, includes state-of-the-art projection and audio system upgrades for the main theater. The new center on Second Street includes men’s and women’s dressing rooms, improved loading and stage facilities for live entertainment, two conference rooms with multimedia capabilities and pre-function space, and ADA improvements.

Please note that parking and driving on Second Street near Coal Avenue will be restricted, as part of the street will be closed during construction.

Mayor and council with officials and guests at the groundbreaking ceremony. Pictured L-R: Yogash Kumar, Allan Landavazo, Cecil Garcia, Jackie McKinney, Linda Garcia, Maryann Ustick, George Kozeliski, Juan Vigil, Rick Bennett.

Broadband Taskforce Moving Ahead Reliable telephone and Internet service is essential for community economic development, education, public safety, and health care. In partnership with the County of McKinley and the University of New Mexico, the city executed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) earlier in 2014 to work together to improve both network reliability and availability in the Gallup/McKinley County area. The Northwest New Mexico Broadband Taskforce, which also includes the Navajo Nation, Gallup-McKinley County Schools, Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation and other local entities, met in August with representatives from the State of New Mexico and a nationally known consultant to initiate a study of local needs as well as current and future infrastructure. The study is intended to highlight gaps and provide justification for funding build out of redundant broadband facilities to prevent telecommunication service disruptions in and around Gallup.

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Mayor Jackie McKinney Councilor Allan Landavazo Councilor Cecil Garcia Councilor Linda Garcia Councilor Yogash Kumar

Airport Improvements Take Flight Earlier this summer, Wiseman Aviation began service at the Gallup Municipal Airport as the new full service fixed-base operator (FBO). The FBO delivers services such as refueling for local and visiting aircraft. Wiseman is currently renovating the terminal to offer a high-quality experience for pilots and other guests traveling to and through Gallup. Wiseman Aviation also operates at airports in Winslow and Flagstaff, Arizona.

NMSU to Manage City Golf Course The City of Gallup has announced that it is moving forward with contracting out the operation, maintenance, and pro shop of the Gallup Municipal Golf Course. The city has been in contact with New Mexico State University since June to have NMSU’s PGA Golf Management program in the College of Business and the Turfgrass Management program in the College of Agriculture take over the Fox Run Golf Course. NMSU has worked with the city in the past to try and improve the course’s playing conditions and the NMSU staff is well aware of the numerous problems that face the course.

The present plan is to close the golf course to play after the first weekend in October to start work on the course that will be recommended by NMSU after a site visit in early September. In the spring of 2015, NMSU will place personnel in Gallup to begin operation and management of the golf course. A review of progress and a determination of continuation of the NMSU/ City of Gallup relationship will take place in December 2015 after a full season of operations.

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C l a s s i c Saturday & Sunday September 27-28, 2014 High Desert Trail System, Gallup, New Mexico

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Gallup Family Fitness Series Event, Sunday Sept. 28th FREE 1 Mile Fun Run

Bring out the family for this fun, kid friendly event at the High Desert Trails (Gamerco side) just north of Gallup. All GFFS events are recreational and noncompetitive.

GFFS Registration @ event staging area: 7-7:45am GFFS Start: 8:10am at Gamerco Trailhead

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Thoughts from the

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or the first time in many, many years, I’m coaching soccer.

I forgot how much I enjoy that sport.

I also forgot how much time is involved in coaching that sport.

Really, probably all sports demand a great deal of time – but I’m not talking about those sports right now.

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Cherry Glazed Pork Loin Roast

Sept 6th

Peach Glazed Chicken

Sept 12th

Roast Lamb w/ smoked hatch Chile salsa

Sept 13th

Peruvian Scallops w/ Golden Pico de Gallo

Well done, Gallup. And well done, Gallup citizens.

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Mango Shrimp Stir-fry

Sept 20th

Espresso Cocoa Chile Ribeye

The crazy thing is that there’s also youth basketball and youth baseball, among other things in town, and that doesn’t even really scratch the surface of the sports that the different schools in town offer. And then, of course, there are traveling teams for all of these sports – WOW!

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Pomegranate BBQ Chicken

And, yet, I constantly hear that there’s nothing to do in Gallup.

Let me just say that I’m amazed at the number of players and teams and coaches and parents that are involved in our local league and at the level of commitment it takes to get just one team on the field each week, let alone the various teams from all the different age groups.

Sept. 27th Trout w/ Peach Lime Salsa

Really? Really, Gallup? You’ve got to be kidding me. There is so much to do in this town.

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I think there’s a fundamental disconnect with what we want to do and what needs to be done. I guess what I’m trying to say is that volunteerism matters. And right now, I’m just talking about coaching – but this diatribe probably works across the board on volunteerism.

One of the common lies we tell ourselves is “I’m too busy,” or “I don’t have the time to do a good job.” Really? Try walking down the street and asking folks if they’re busy. Because, guess what?

Everyone is busy and everyone is out of time.

Okay, enough negativity – no one wants to hear me whine.

I’m going to move on completely from the we-should-all-volunteer-to-be-coaches talk and move directly into what I think we could use in Gallup. Last time I did this, the wonderfully creative Suzanne Hammonds restarted our Gallup Community Theater program and put on two great shows at the El Morro Theatre.

Alright, here’re my two cents: #1 Frisbee Golf Course – Seriously, isn’t it time we have one of these? #2 Safe pedestrian crosswalks on Route 66 #3 Train Quiet Zone #4 Bakery #5 Bookstore #6 Thai Restaurant #7 Greek Restaurant #8 A bike trail that links Gallup to McGaffey #9 SIDEWALKS throughout ALL residential neighborhoods #10 Train viewing platform #11 Museum (Mining, Culture, Art, History) #12 Zipline from the Hogbacks east of town #13 Cornhole League #14 Wild West Gunfighter Shootout staged every night of the summer after Nightly Indian Dances #15 Splash Pad #16 Restaurants with outdoor seating #17 Brewpub #18 Downtown Gallup Ambassadors all summer long (basically, they would just help point tourists in the right direction) #19 Curbside Recycling #20 Combined Adult and Children’s Library That’s a good start. If you’re gifted in one of these areas, I would encourage you to get off the couch and start something up!

Until next time, NH

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Driving Impressions West By Southwest 8 Questions Money & You Memories of Gallup Golf Lit Crit Lite

Contributors Ernie Bulow Greg Cavanaugh Tommy Haws Roberta John Karl Lohmann Jay Mason Hershey & Terry Miyamura Sydney Null Lee Perlow Fowler Roberts Bob Rosebrough Justin Shaw Maryann Ustick Chuck Van Drunen Seth Weidenaar

Features 10 12 14 18 26 28 32 38

Fresh, Fair, Local Local Haircut Artists Cornhole League!

Beginnings & Endings 68th Navajo Nation Fair Growers Growing in Gallup Terrain Billionaires RMCHCS Recognition

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Thoughts Some Trails of Gallup Who Am I? Izzit?!

ArtsCrawl Schedule Care 66 G-TOWN, 87301 El Morro Schedule Sudoku Community Calendar People Reading the Journey

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September 2014: Volume 11, Issue 9 - #122

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By Sydney Null with special thanks to La Montañita staff

Fresh, Fair, Local La Montañita Food Co-op and Eagle Café Invite Gallup to a ‘Taste of New Mexico’

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lenty of people in Gallup would be surprised to hear that there’s a grocery store downtown. But behold: tucked into a little square of space (at the end of Coal Street across from Comcast) is a grocery store selling everything from healthy road trip snacks to all the ingredients you need to make a gourmet dinner. The Gallup store is the smallest of the La Montañita Food Co-op family, with three big stores in Albuquerque (plus a graband-go location at the University) and the largest branch in Santa Fe. La Montañita is the only food co-op in Gallup. Anyone can shop at La Montañita, but members actually own the stores and have a say in how they are run. Plus, members get to take advantage of super specials throughout the year.

The Co-op is also a great place to find local products. We’re talking regional specialties like New Mexico chile down to the microlocal eggs and beauty products from right here in Gallup. In fact, there are local offerings in each category of products sold at the Co-op. Until the organic Colorado peaches reach the end of their season, customers will be buying them like crazy. Some people even buy them by the 20lb. case! Clever customers make jam and freeze sliced peaches and save a summer treat for the cold winter months. They could do something similar with organic Hatch chile, which isn’t available at other grocery stores in town. The Co-op strives to buy as much local organic produce as possible throughout the year.

How about starting your day with a local breakfast – say a real, fresh bagel and freshly roasted coffee with the best tasting cream you’ve ever had? Crumby Bread Company delivers freshly baked organic breads, including those amazing bagels, on Wednesdays

La Montañita serves its community in many ways beyond providing high quality products.

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and Saturdays. Blunt Bros. currently sells six different coffees in the bulk section of the store, including two single-origin coffees for the connoisseurs out there. Cream (or any kind of hormone- and antibiotic-free milk) from Rasband Dairy in Albuquerque completes that breakfast duo. Other staple ingredients from Gallup and the rest of New Mexico make it possible to eat locally and organically at every meal. A few families sell free-range eggs with orange-like-they-shouldbe yolks to the Co-op throughout the week. The 100% grass-fed ground beef, steaks, and roasts come from a cooperative of farmers in Colorado and New Mexico (sweetgrasscoop.com). Kyzer Pork is based in New Mexico and offers a variety of addictive sausages (including green chile, of course) in addition to chops and roasts. There are even

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handmade tamales, from a women’s cooperative in Albuquerque, in the freezer and organic pinto beans from a farm in Colorado in the bulk section.

The Co-op is so proud of its local products that it puts many of them in the first grocery case customers see when they walk into the store. Raw honey from Durango, New Mexico pinon coffee, jams made with local fruits, roasted chile, salsas and hot sauces, blue corn baking mixes . . . it’s all there. If you’re not convinced yet, stop by for a ‘Taste of New Mexico’ at the Co-op during the September ArtsCrawl. This will be the first in a series of tastings during ArtsCrawl to let customers sample new, seasonal, or other special products. For this inaugural tasting, La Montañita is teaming up with Gallup’s oldest restaurant, the Eagle Café (220 W. Highway 66), to offer a special sampling of local cuisine. With Owner/ Chef Marco Bello at the helm, you can count on trying some very tasty bites.

If you’ve made a pledge to ‘Buy, Build, Believe Gallup,’ shopping at La Montañita will help you keep that promise. Like other food co-ops, La Montañita serves its community in many ways beyond providing high quality products.

Two great examples are the Veteran Farmer Project and the La Montañita Fund.

The Veteran Farmer Project in Albuquerque has been extremely successful; the veterans who’ve been trained in business and agricultural skills are looking for more markets for their produce, and there’s no reason a similar project couldn’t work here in Gallup. Blunt Bros. expanded their coffee enterprise with a grant from the La Montañita Fund, which supports small businesses like farms and food start-ups. If you want the money you spend on groceries to truly benefit your community, then you’ll find plenty of reasons to shop your local co-op! For more information about local products at La Montañita in Gallup or the benefits of coop membership, call 863-5383 or check out lamontanita.coop.

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LOCAL HAIRCUT ART

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J Jaramillo isn’t exactly sure why, but one day he just started cutting hair for his baseball team at the age of 13. Soon after he started getting creative with his cuts.

“It just all started one day. I took the clippers and did a Nike swoosh symbol on one of my teammates . . . that was my first hair art,” recalls AJ. Born and raised in Gallup, AJ went to UNM-Gallup and received a barber certificate and then continued on and earned a business degree, as well.

While AJ can do just about any haircut, he specializes in hair portraits, which is the art of cutting someone else’s face into the back of your head.

“One day I saw someone with the face of Manu Ginóbili cut into his head and that’s when I said, ‘I want to do that.’ The first one I ever tried was a Bob Marley, and it was actually decent,” says AJ.

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Over the years AJ has developed this art and has even

competed with other barber artists at contests in Las Vegas, Albuquerque and El Paso, where he netted himself 2nd place at each.

AJ says it takes about two hours on average to do a portrait haircut, and usually about an hour to do a simpler freestyle shape design cut. Damage to the wallet is between $50 and $80 for a portrait cut and between $25 and $50 for a freestyle cut.

So how long will your head make a statement with a signature look? That depends on how fast your hair grows. AJ says an artist cut will look great for a week and be acceptable for usually two, but after that the detail will fade away. At week three, the basic $15 haircut may be in order, until you suddenly wake up one morning with a new fancy for your follicles.

AJ works with fellow artist/barber Gilbert Para (who specializes in freestyle cuts and also has won awards) at the Diamond Cuts shop at 1727 S. 2nd St. For more info call the shop @ 505-726-3255.

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Gallupian barber AJ Jaramillo can shave just about any face or image into your hair.

Fellow Gallupian Gilbert Para, specializes in freestyle design, which involves shapes, geometrics, and symbols.

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Freestyle haircuts: Mayan calendar (left) Incan (right)

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ornhole, also known as Tailgate, Bean Bag Toss and variants, is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing bags of corn at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. A bag in the hole scores 3 Do You Want To Be Crowned? points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.

Play continues until a team or player reaches the score of 21.

A Bit of Gallup Cornhole Terminology:

CORN CHAMPS

Backstop (or Corn Backer): A bag that lands past the cornhole but remains on the board creating a backboard effect.

Blocker: A bag that lands in front of the hole, essentially blocking the hole.

Corn Dunk or Corn Swish: An expression that means the bag passed through the cornhole without touching the rim.

Cornado: When a player dominates a game in such a way that they destroy everyone in their wake.

Cornsistency is Key: When a player routinely puts four bags on the board every round.

Cornfusion: When players or teams cannot agree on the scoring of a given inning.

Cornhole!: A bag that falls in the hole, which is worth three points.

Hanger: A bag on the lip of the hole ready to drop.

Highway (or Corn Highway): Term used when there are bags on the board, but none are blocking the hole, creating a pathway for sliders.

Honors: The team who tosses first, resulting from the team scoring last.

Mary Lou Retton: A cornhole that goes over the top of a blocker and into the hole.

Quad Corn: Four cornholes by a single player in a single round.* Slider: A cornhole that slides into the hole.

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What: A sweet weekly indoor Cornhole League.

When: Every Thursday night at 6:30 pm from early October until early December.

Where: Sammy C’s Why: Because we all love Cornhole, having fun and imbibing.* How Much: Teams are $40 each** *And Happy Hour pricing during the League. **This $40 will pay for prizes throughout the season.

If you’d like to learn more about the League and/or sign-up, come to Sammy C’s on Thursday, September 25 at 6 pm for a “Get Acquainted/Sign-Up” night.

If nothing else, it’ll be a good time to throw some corn and share a cocktail with old and new friends.

Don’t miss out!

*Double Corn and Triple Corn are other frequently-used sayings in a similar situation.

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A Versatile green machine

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he problem with Americans is that they’ve grown a distaste for station wagons. After the wagon’s heyday in the 70s and early 80s, the minivan swooped in to become the people mover of choice well into the late 90s. As is all things American, the minivan became a symbol for mediocrity and the uncool, and the crossover took over in the early 2000s to fill the void. Unfortunately, a crossover is neither a good car nor a good van, but for years the crossover was the only choice if you wanted a spacious hybrid. Fortunately there are alternatives, and the Prius V is a great choice for fuel-conscious consumers who need space for stuff, without a third row.

With a giant “50 mpg” on its window sticker, there’s no doubt that the regular Prius’s fuel economy overshadows the Prius V’s 42 mpg combined, but don’t think 44 mpg in the city makes you an environmental abuser. The Prius V’s capacious rear end means that you get all the benefits of Toyota’s ubiquitous 1.8-liter 134 hp “Hybrid Synergy Drive” with space to actually take things and people places. If you’ve got dogs, small kids, play in a band or have an active lifestyle, the Prius V could work quite well for you while still returning 42 mpg combined.

If one thing is for sure, the Prius V certainly gives the impression of a modern vehicle. Between the smart key

(which means no ignition to put a key into), the electric motor’s silence, the small dashmounted gear selector and the center armrest’s EV/Power/and Eco mode buttons, the Prius takes a quick tutorial to drive. The aesthetics of the interior also stick to Toyota’s futuristic mantra. For the most part it works, though having the dashboard gauges centered in the dash makes little sense. Unless you want to gloat to your passengers about your fuel economy, why have the display in the center? Certainly it requires taking your eyes off the road for more than a glace to see your speed. The center stack houses the HVAC and Infotainment systems in a nice easy-to-read and easy-to-reach package. Using a rather unique design, there is one large knob in the center that doubles as a joystick/toggle to allow you to switch between fan speed, temperature and vent locations. It took me the better part of the first day test driving to figure it out, but once I did it became relatively intuitive. While certainly distinct, I can’t actually advocate that it works better than standard style fan and temp controls. Space is good up front and the lack of the standard Prius’s “flying buttress” center console means that center storage is easy to access and fairly large.

The Prius V’s second row is good size with a nice flat floor to make the center seat less of a punishment. Buckling my kids into their booster seats was made easier by the V’s wide rear doors and the V’s wide left decent space in the seat between them.

The second row also slides fore and aft and is split 60/40 to allow flexibility with space

If you’ve got dogs, small kids, play in a band or have an active lifestyle, the Prius V could work quite well for you.

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Oddly, with the seats slid all the way forward a rather large empty space is created behind the seats. With no cover to match the cargo area’s load floor, no doubt the void will be prone to collecting some rather random objects as the miles accumulate. On paper the Prius V has roughly 13 more cubic feet of cargo space than the standard Prius, in reality is seems more like double and the space is nicely shaped with good access, making it very usable. Also, underneath the load floor, are two good sized storage compartments compared to the industry standard of one . . . some rather impressive packing considering there’s also batteries, a fuel tank and a spare tire under there, too.

At almost $2,500 more than a similarly equipped Prius hatchback and with fuel economy roughly 7-8 mpg less, the V is not a no-brainer when you walk into the dealership. What a day and age we live in however, when a buyer would turn their nose up at “only” 44 miles per gallon! The reality is that with the Prius V’s still excellent fuel economy and a much more versatile package with great space, the Prius V opens up the hybrid market for a larger variety of users. Long live the wagon! *A special thanks to the guys at Amigo Toyota for the test drive.* **As always, please visit my YouTube channel, “Gallup Journey Test Drives” and see the Prius V on the road in Gallup ** SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon PRICE AS TESTED: $28,675 (base price: $27,515) ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve Atkinson-cycle 1.8-liter inline-4, 98 hp, 105 lb-ft; permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric motor, 80 hp, 153 lb-ft; combined power rating, 134 hp; 1.3-kWh nickelmetal hydride battery pack TRANSMISSION: continuously variable automatic DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 109.4 in Length: 181.7 in Width: 69.9 in Height: 62.0 in Curb weight: 3317 lb FUEL ECONOMY: EPA city/highway driving: 44 city/40 hwy /42 combined mpg September 2014

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Beginnings and Endings

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he old man lay still, his eyes closed and his breathing slow and steady.

His body felt heavy, sinking into his bed below. The room was peaceful and unmoving, with the only noise being the rhythmic beat of his heart that rang in his ears.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked to his left to see out his bedside window. The sun had not yet set, there was still time. She could still make it, if he could only hold on a little longer. The strength it took was wearing down on him, and his fragile old body could not bear it much longer. He knew his time was coming, but he prayed it could wait a few more minutes.

His eyes lazily gazed around the room, panning over the many keepsakes and photographs. He had looked them over countless times, yet his eyes froze on a framed image of himself as a young boy. He was standing next to a large apple tree, waving at the camera. His eyes closed again, his mind racing.

The warm summer breeze blew across his face. His brothers and sisters ran throughout the yard as the laughter of children permeated the air. His grandmother held his hand as she guided him to the apple tree, a ladder resting against the trunk.

She grabbed the ladder and propped it under the branches, motioning for him to come near.

“Go ahead, it’s your turn,” she smiled. “Come and get me the biggest one.”

There was a moment of hesitation as he waited for her to change her mind.

Catching on to his dilemma, she assuredly nodded at him.

A large smile crossed his face as he raced to the ladder and grabbed hold.

He struggled to stretch his legs enough to climb from step to step, but that didn’t dampen his spirits. The rungs felt massive in his tiny hands but he ascended all the same. After a climb that was longer than he expected, he was within reach of the lower branches.

He stretched his arms out and wrapped both hands around a ripe red apple.

He tugged, and it broke easily from the tree. He cradled the object close and gazed down at it. Its skin was smooth to the touch and it glistened in the summer sun.

His grandmother carefully took it from him and washed it off with a wet rag. She handed it back to him and he bit into it, and juice flowed down his chin.

His eyes opened as he heard a knock in his room. A caretaker slowly nudged her head in and asked if he was ok. The man responded that he was, and she retreated back the way she came, reminding him to call if he needed anything. There was only one thing he needed, and there was still time.

He rustled weakly in his bed, trying to find a more comfortable position.

The breathing tube that was wrapped around his head and held beneath his nostrils itched. He felt the stress in his body build up slowly from his pain and his muscles tensed. He fought to remain calm and concentrated on his slow and steady breathing.

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His head rolled in his pillow and found a cold soft section. His bedside nightstand lay in his vision and he reached out to the photo he kept there. He picked it up and held it closer. A young couple in their twenties smiled back at him.

The man was handsome and vibrant. The woman, beautiful with bright blue eyes and a smile full of life. He touched it softly, rubbing his fingers slowly down the glass.

They sat side by side on the park bench in the crisp December night, and he felt the warmth coming off her body. Light snow fell to the earth around them and they cuddled together alone, enjoying the quiet. His anxiety and nervousness grew inside him, and she sensed it.

“What’s wrong?” she asked.

“Nothing,” he replied, lying.

She gazed at him a second longer and smiled before turning back and gazing at the trees. He slowly moved his hands toward his pocket to take hold of the small box he had put there earlier. He knew the time was now, and he prayed the outcome would be good.

He looked over at her and called her name. She returned his stare without saying a word and watched him as he took a knee before her. She smiled and nodded before he could even ask the question.

They opened the box together and he slid it on her finger. The ring size was too large and they laughed together as they noticed the error.

“I’m sorry! I’m sorry!” he spit out quickly, “They told me they sized it. They must not have done it.”

He stuttered over his words, and felt anger start to rise up inside him. Their carelessness will have ruined this moment.

She gingerly placed her other hand around the oversized ring on her finger and looked into his eyes, “I love it,” she said, “just the way it is.”

He held her soft hand within his and arose to sit back on the bench, their bench. He kissed her softly and held her close, sharing her warmth.

The old man studied the picture a few more moments, and he carefully placed it back on his nightstand. Several minutes must have passed as he noticed out his window the sun setting slowly. He reminded himself that there was still time, she will be here.

His arms grew cold and he pushed his help button. A few moments later, his caretaker entered and asked him what he needed. The old man requested a blanket, and she happily responded yes. She made for the door when he stopped her and asked for the extra blanket he kept in his room. She looked at him a moment, and with a knowing grin, retrieved it from his closet.

The bright pink quilt was thrown over him and he immediately felt the warmth. The caretaker tucked it around him and he thanked her. She left, reminding him again to call if he needed anything. He agreed that he would and thanked her.

The man took a deep breath with his nose. The old quilt still had the scent of his home. Pink was always her favorite color.

He looked at her hands as her fingers tightened around the handlebars, her knuckles growing white. The street was empty and the autumn leaves fell gracefully to the ground around them.

“Relax,” he told her, “I’ll help you.”

“But I’m scared Dad!” she replied, her voice shaking.

“It’s okay; everything is going to be fine,” he reassured her.

Her little feet moved from the concrete to the pedals and he carefully pushed, holding onto the seat. Her tiny face was determined and she focused forward on the street ahead. She began to pedal and built up her speed.

“Okay, I’m letting go,” he warned her.

“Okay,” she answered, her fear gone.

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There was only one thing he needed, and there was still time.

He watched as he released his grip and she sped off away from him. Her bright blond pigtails bounced behind her. The pink ribbon tied to the handlebars flapped in the wind. He laughed as she rode off, her legs pumping the bike forward.

Her jubilant cries rang in his ears as she turned back to return to him. Her smile was broad across her face.

She didn’t see the stick in the road. Her tire bounced on it and she collapsed off the bike into the street. He ran to her and found her crying holding her scraped knee.

“Shhh, it’s ok,” he told her as he hugged her tight.

“I never want to ride that stupid bike again!” she shouted through the tears.

“You don’t mean that,” he said. “You want to know something?”

“What?” she asked, wiping her face.

“When I was learning to ride a bike, I fell down a lot. I mean, a LOT. I scraped my knees a whole bunch too.”

She giggled at the thought of him falling down.

“Really?” she asked through the tears.

“Yeah, really, I’ll show you the scars when we get home.”

“Okay, Dad,” she said, and he took her small hand in his and helped her up.

He felt warm and relaxed in his bed now with the quilt above. He knew it was late and time was running short. Another spasm of pain hit his body and he quietly groaned, hoping for it to pass soon. The pain continued until he could no longer tolerate it and he pressed for help.

The caretaker came in quickly, sensing the urgency of the moment. He pleaded for her not to use the medication. It made him sleepy, but she insisted. A rush of warmth entered his arm through his IV and his eyes closed.

They were walking down an aisle, her hand around his arm as he escorted her forward. She looked lovely in the white flowing dress. The music from the organ was proud and bright. The rows of spectators watched them as they neared the altar, but he was only focusing on one face in the crowd. She sat up front, with a space open for him next to her and smiled back as they neared, her blue eyes shining.

“I’m so proud of you,” he whispered to his side.

“Really?” she asked through her tears.

He covered her hand with his, “Really,” he answered.

The room went dark and the scene changed. They were walking forward down an aisle, her hand on his arm as she guided him forward. A lone dark casket lay ahead holding what he loved most. His head was bowed and he struggled to cope with it all. His knees ached, his body was growing weak.

“It’s going to be ok, Dad,” she whispered.

He could not speak, his only response coming as a small nod.

He opened his eyes and looked above. The white roof of his room was there to welcome him. The pain had subsided. His room was still and quiet. His breathing was growing slower, his body heavier. Was there still time?

He knew it would all be over soon, but he fought to hold on. His mind drifted, and he struggled to focus as his vision faded. He began to feel lighter, his body no longer heavy. With each passing second he felt closer and closer, yet he still held on, continuing his breathing.

His door burst open. A figure made its way directly to his bedside. He felt a hand slip inside his and another hand run its fingers through his silver hair. He looked up and saw the blue eyes that she had inherited from her mother and he felt peace.

“Dad,” she said softly.

He felt himself slip and the room around him fell away. As he took his last breath, a grin crossed his face as he saw the two sets of blue eyes, a mother and a daughter; the mother’s welcoming him to the beyond.

There was no need for time.

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J.R. Willis: Gallup’s Renaissance Man

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fellow photographer once said of Willis, “Willis was entirely self-confident. He was just different.

I think flakiness is an art.” If eccentricity is indeed an art, just add it to the list of his accomplishments.

His name appeared regularly in Gallup newspapers and in 1987 a reporter for the Albuquerque Journal filled in some of the blanks in a long article.

A Gallup old-timer told me years ago he had known Willis when he was in town between 1918 and 1931. Willis was a diminutive man with a small, waxed mustache who wore spats, capes, and carried a cane he would twirl as he walked.

Remember, these were the days when gunfights still erupted on the street from time to time. Much of the population was made up of rough miners and rowdy cowboys. How could they resist such a tempting target?

There are different versions of how J. R. (Joseph Roy, if anyone cares) came to stay in Gallup, but my favorite was recounted by Scott Peeler, a grandson on the mother’s side.

Apparently Willis never married.

According to Peeler, J. R. was on the vaudeville circuit giving “chalk-talks,” which involved lightning fast drawings on a chalkboard as he talked. The grandson gives 1917 as the year but a newspaper article from the Independent says November of 1918.

A local photographer, H. H. Walker had just died in the great flu epidemic and he

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Portrait of Willis by unknown photographer, 1920.

By Ernie Bulow Author photo by Erin Bulow

bought the place from Walker’s widow. By that year Willis already had a degree of national fame. He drew political cartoons during the Spanish-American war, did fashion drawings for the Atlanta Constitution. He became one of the earliest animators in California (Hollywood was just happening).

His own cartoon character was called Rastus ’Fraid-o’-Nothin’.

Unfortunately that name brings up some rather racist images.

He did formally study art, midcareer, and continued to draw and paint throughout his life.

He discovered that his painting sold better as postcards and he established a major postcard company while still in Gallup.

Strangely, his photographs were not all that sophisticated, being done as references for drawings.

He was well established in Gallup by the time of the first Ceremonial and took many photos, documenting odd things like the free barbecue, for example.

In 1920 he was photographing automobile races at the location of the first Ceremonial and went out

on the track to get better shots.

He was struck by one of the race cars when it turned over rounding a corner. Willis had both legs broken, his shoulder dislocated and his face cut and bruised. At article in the Independent added, “Physicians, however, say he will recover.”

In 1922 the Vaudeville circuit was still going strong and the Rex Theatre in Gallup had him paint “a complete setting of stage scenery . . . the designs are original and have a very attractive and beautiful appearance from all parts of the house.

Self portrait in 1930.

In 1928 a newspaper headline read, “Willis Stocks Willis did caricatures 10,000 Post Cards; Ceremonial of the most important Views.” The color printed cards Ceremonial leaders for sold ten views for a quarter, five the Gallup Independent. packets for a dollar. The real September 2014

photograph cards, heavily collected today (known as RPPCs) were sold for more.

Along the way Willis’s studio became quite an enterprise. A halfpage ad in 1927 blared, “Welcome Ceremonial Visitors TO GALLUP’S ONLY CURIO STORE. Largest and Best Selected Stock Indian Goods Ever Assembled You Will Realize This the Minute You Step INTO OUR STORE.”

From the beginning he had rented Kodaks to visitors so he got the processing business from the exposed film. He was not only an all-around artist, but an excellent businessman as well.

At one time Willis hired as an assistant a “photographer of repute in the Southwest” named T. A. Ring. The news reporting was a little looser in those days and the reporter said, “He is a painstaking careful workman, having beer brought up in a photo studio.”

Ring’s father had been a well-known photographer in the old Daguerreotype format.

Though he left Gallup in 1931 to open a studio in Albuquerque, he was still a presence in the town. Under the

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Top: After the first Ceremonial Mike Kirk loaded up his most eccentric performers in two painted-up Cadillacs and toured them around for publicity.

Above: Willis had a line of calendars promoting businesses in towns along 66 as well as Gallup.

Right: When the race car broke both his legs Willis used the cartoon of him in the old St. Mary’s Hospital for advertising.

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WPA during the depression, he was hired to do seven murals depicting the Spanish settlement of New Mexico in the hallways of Gallup High School.

The murals were three feet by six and three feet by eight. They were lost when the building burned. I have never been able to find a reproduction of them.

Later Robert Katson, owner of the Court Café, an Albuquerque landmark, worked out a deal with Willis to paint a series of murals for him, in exchange for free meals. The subject matter was of Southwestern Indians from Taos to Zuni.

Willis drug out the job for fifteen months before Katson said he had to wrap it up, he was running up large tabs. The Court Café burned down in 1968. It was considered by some to be his greatest accomplishment.

His Albuquerque studio was located in the downtown, not far from Old Town on Rio Grande Boulevard just south of Central. Once again his astute business sense was evident. On his large sized business card he made this offer: “RENT A PAINTING.” The customer could go with the rent-to-buy option, or trade the painting for a new one any time he got bored with the old. It isn’t recorded how successful

He doesn’t seem to have been wealthy, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. this was, but the idea was ahead of its time.

At that age, around 60, he launched a new career as a designer of houses in the Country Club district, on a street now called Willis Place Southwest. The houses and apartments were hacienda style with sunken gardens and all the Southwestern trimmings. He doesn’t seem to have been wealthy, but it wasn’t for lack of trying.

All through his life he was always hungry for attention and recognition and would talk about himself and his work for hours on end. He passed away in 1960.

A large oil painting of a mesa (sporting his famous signature) hangs in the main room of Octavia Fellin Public Library.

Above: Known as “Big Letter” linen postcards, Willis used his own artwork to make one for most every town and tourist attraction in New Mexico and beyond.

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Above: One of the many Willis oil paintings of a Southwestern scene.

Left: Willis drew a series of Southwestern Christmas cards.

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A. I have family in the West and I worked in Las Cruces and fell in love with New Mexico. I was working in Florida and was just interested in getting back to New Mexico. I’ve been to Gallup many times and have been really charmed by it, so I was just excited for the opportunity to come back.

Q. You are midway through your first day. What do you enjoy about Gallup so far?

A. You know, I’ve been here actually a little over a week. Gallup has a lot of gems you don’t discover when you are driving through, so it’s exciting to be able have the time now to experience the authentic Gallup – because it has a lot to offer.

Q. What do you anticipate the biggest challenge of the job will be?

A. There’re probably two, if I’m allowed two. One is just trying to focus on the consensus priorities for the city and move ahead on the top priorities, because you can’t do everything at once.

A second is financial, because of the “hold harmless” issue that’s a huge issue for our city because we have a very high tax rate compared to other cities and we also have a huge challenge in terms of the needs of our citizens. That’s going to be a major challenge.

Q. Going into the job, what is your number one priority?

A. I would say economic development. Everybody says economic development, but I mean economic development in the broadest sense of the word – kind of sustainable economic development. We need to focus on economic development holistically. So we will need to look at community revitalization, we need to look at the attractiveness of the community and putting out a good image. We have a lot of assets that can bring in economic development, but we also have to look at the quality of life because without quality of life you are not going to sustain economic development.

Q. Ultimately, what do you see as the highest and best potential for this area?

A. I am still getting to know the area. I think everyone is going to say tourism, because of our location, because of our charming historic downtown and the fact that just everything that you buy in Santa Fe is made in Gallup, so it has authenticity. Tourism brings people here and we need to build on that, but in terms of sustaining good high quality jobs, we need to bring people here and then have them want to stay here and create jobs – kind of a combination of both.

Q. What do you enjoy doing most in your off time?

A. In my line of business, I don’t have much off time. But I enjoy the outdoors, so did I come to the right place? I love hiking; I just love anything outdoors and I love spending time with my family and grandkids and my children.

Q. What is your favorite music?

A. Because of my age, it has to be rock ’n’ roll. I love the Beatles because I grew up with them, but I will tell you there’s a part of me that loves operettas. I love Broadway musicals and Broadway shows. I could listen to them forever, so it’s both.

Q. If you could trade places with one other person, who would it be and why?

A. So many folks have been an inspiration to me. This is a tough question. Being a student of American history, there’s a couple of names that come to mind, but if I have to pick one, I pick Jane Addams. My career focus and background have been community development and revitalization. I really used her model for the Hull House when I worked in the city of Phoenix in the 1990s. She is just an inspiration that we continue to emulate.

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The 68th Navajo Nation FAIR Your Cultural

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Celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Navajo people at the Navajo Nation Fair.

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hispering canyon walls, towering rock formations, picturesque mountains, relaxing lakes and rivers, crisp clear blue skies, wide open spaces, the earthly scent of cedar, sage and juniper after a light sprinkle of mother rain – this is Navajoland, a myriad of awesome scenery where freedom reigns supreme. However, the treasure and true beauty of the Navajo Nation are the Navajo people and their unique heritage.

Every year more than two million people from throughout the world take a sabbatical to see Mother Nature’s timeless creation here within the four sacred mountains of the Navajo Nation.

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Most domestic visitors come from Arizona, California and Texas, while international visitors primarily come from Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Canada.

Interestingly, many tourists come back for a second visit.

The ultimate reward when visiting is having a conversation with a Navajo who can enrich your knowledge of the Diné – the People. To liven up your pace and if you desire to feed your inner soul, make a cultural connection and get a taste of Navajo culture this September.

Mark your calendar and embrace some old west nostalgia and rustic charm, Navajo style. Come and experience the premier social event of the year and celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Navajo people at the Navajo Nation Fair, which is “The Largest American Indian Fair in North America.” This coveted and prestigious celebration is also known as the Granddaddy of all Tribal Fairs and, for that matter, all American Indian festivals in the country.

The week-long colorful event showcases the legacy and hallmark of the Navajo people. It is a fashionable ensemble of Navajo authenticity accentuated with a little chic. See a visual symphony of elegant art, sizzling indigenous Navajo cuisine, traditional Navajo attire, perfectly poised beautiful Navajo queens, mesmerizing Navajo entertainers, soul-soothing music, a traditional Navajo song and dance and top caliber Indian rodeo competition.

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There’s no shortage of fun, just a wealth of options and a silhouette of artistic Navajo beauty.

Nestled in northeast Arizona, the Navajo Nation Fair will be held September 1-7, 2014 in the Navajo Nation capital, Window Rock.

The theme for the 68th Annual Navajo Nation Fair is “Promoting Family Values Through Culture and Tradition.” Literally thousands of people from throughout the world get enthralled with a cascade of excitement and prepare for the Navajo Nation Fair, whether it’s to be there just to enjoy the fair or to participate in one of many events.

Back in the mid-1930s, the Navajo Nation Fair began as a small gathering. Unbeknownst to many, the very first Navajo Nation Fair was the brainchild of a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) employee, according to Historian Martin Link. “The Assistant to the BIA General Superintendent John McPhee came up with the idea of a Navajo Fair as an opportunity for Navajos to gather together for a couple of days to socialize, compare each others’ harvests, have something positive and enjoyable to do rather than just dealing with the Depression, stock reduction, unemployment and having their kids hauled off to boarding school,” Link explained. “He and other BIA workers assembled a kind of crude fairgrounds just southeast of Window Rock and invited everyone to the party. Surprisingly enough, a lot of Navajos came and seemed to enjoy it.”

The Navajo Nation Fair was held under the supervision of the BIA in 1937-1941. Link said in the late fall and early summer of 1937-38, McPhee was authorized to recruit a number of Navajos into the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to create a fairground. Some abandoned buildings from a former Crystal CCC camp were disassembled to build exhibit halls, offices and living quarters at the fairgrounds. Link said the only building that still exists from this effort was the CCC Mess Hall, which has served as an exhibit hall, Arts and Crafts Guild and tribal museum.

Link said on September 15, 1938, the Navajo Tribal Council passed a resolution which stated, “The Navajo Tribal Council recognizes the educational benefits accruing to the tribe through the exhibits and demonstrations to be held in connection with the Navajo Tribal Fair and the Navajo Tribal Council believes this fair will encourage friendly competition between the members of the tribe to better their economic status and will stimulate a greater interest in livestock improvement and management, and finally the Navajo Tribal Council believes that this fair will assist in creating a better understanding of government and Navajo problems and that it will promote inter-tribal relations.” The resolution was signed by Navajo Chairman Henry Taliman.

The very first Navajo Fair did not have many funds, but organizers did have such events as a chicken pull, Indian rodeo, horse racing and foot races. The grandstand, which still stands today, was built in 1938. The very first Miss Navajo contest was held in 1957 – the first queen was Emmo Louise Anderson. The Sports Center, formerly called the Civic Center was built in 1958. It was initially built as an exhibit hall for the fair.

The Navajo fairs were held under the BIA supervision from 1937 to 1941, then it was discontinued during World War II. It began again in 1946 under the direction of McPhee. In 1952, the BIA turned over the fairgrounds area to the Navajo Nation, formerly called Navajo Tribe.

That year, Peter Yazza served as the first Chairman of the Navajo Fair Commission.

Link noted McPhee worked for the tribal chairman and still assisted along with a Hopi named Victor Sakiestewa who was hired as the fairgrounds superintendent.

Moving forward, the Navajo Nation Fair attracts people from all parts of the world including tribes from the U.S. and Canada. Fair organizers try to incorporate echoes of early Navajo history and modernday events and activities, from a fry bread contest to wild horse racing to a parade filled with pageantry.

To complete your unfinished symphony and to add a hint of sparkle to your year of adventure, create your own Navajo cultural memoir this September.

For more information about the Navajo Nation Fair, call the Special Events Office at (928) 871-6478 or log onto their website at www. navajonationfair.com.

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REHOBOTH NAMED IN ‘TOP 50 BEST CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOLS’ Rehoboth Christian School has been honored as one of the 50 best Christian High Schools in America based on Christian integrity, academic excellence, extracurricular richness, geographical/demographical diversity, and reputation! Praise be to God for the work He is doing and for blessing us with 112 years of ministry.

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By Karl Lohmann

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Neolithic mummy was discovered in the Italian Alps and scientists were able to trace his origins through nutritional elements in his bones. When our descendants attempt to trace our origins through those same elements in our bones, they will conclude that we were all fed in Iowa on grain and soy.

The industrialized and globalized food system brings us exotic foods from around the globe and the nation but the Byzantine transportation and energy dependent system threatens our food security.

The US Department of Agriculture, world food organizations, nongovernmental agencies, and health authorities are talking about sustainable food systems, food sovereignty, food insecurity, and what families eat across the globe. McKinley County and other counties in the region are classified as “food deserts,” large enough to be visible from outer space. Food deserts

McKinley County and other counties in the region are classified as “food deserts,” large enough to be visible from outer space. are identified according to criteria that describe human access to good food.

Good food, according to your mama, is whole food, fresh fruits and vegetables, home-cooked, family-style, and nutritious. New school food rules, recently described by the USDA and the federal School Lunch Program, describe good food as fruits and vegetables, low-sodium, low-fat, whole-grain, and un-processed. Gallup McKinley County Schools serve good food to 12,000 children, at breakfast and lunch and smart snacks, every day in every school.

Gallup Schools have met the new federal school food standards and offer healthy salad options to students in every school. The new federal school food rules limit student access to unhealthy food during the school day; the rules limit student access to sugary, salty, and caffeinated beverages, fried, fatty, low nutrition, and calorie dense food. There are new limits regarding “junk-food”

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vending machines, a la carte, competitive, and carnival foods for school fundraisers and celebrations. A strong Gallup McKinley County School Wellness Policy will implement and enforce the new rules this school year.

But citizens in New Mexico are aware of the food security challenges in our communities. Fast, convenient food is the choice for many of our hard-working, time-pressed families. Many rural New Mexico communities can’t support supermarkets. Our rural citizens drive 60 miles or more to shop for food. Convenience stores don’t offer fresh fruits and vegetables or fresh dairy and protein. There are fewer and fewer farmers and gardeners in our communities. Drought is persistent and cultural changes diminish local food production. We live in a food desert.

The food desert designation for McKinley County includes parts of Gallup. Families living on the edges of Gallup don’t have equitable access to healthy foods if they can’t drive. Half of McKinley County citizens are clients of the Community Pantry. Most of our children depend on free breakfast and lunch at school. Soil, water, and climate make local production of food difficult. Our appetites for bananas, kiwis, oranges, pineapple, grapes, and seafood and all imported food from elsewhere – Arizona, Australia, Chile, Mexico, Iowa – support the industrial, global, and “colonized” food system we depend on every day, everywhere. Global economics, family income, time constraints, limited kitchen skills, nutrition education, access to good food, and convenience all conspire against food security.

Because we are all aware of these challenges, there is broad effort to mitigate food insecurity in our regional Community. Gallup, Grants, Window Rock, Sheep Springs, Zuni, Candy Kitchen, Shiprock, and Ramah hold seasonal Farmers’ Markets – and these markets accept WIC and SNAP entitlements. Local food production and distribution happens at the Jim Harlin Community Pantry’s HOPE Garden. Many schools in the city and county have gardens and nutrition education programs. Community Colleges in Gallup, Grants, and Crownpoint offer culinary arts curricula and will bring back agriculture economics and Future Farmers of America programs to high schools. County Extension Services, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, agricultural agencies – state, federal, and tribal – and local governments support food system reform for food security, community health, and rural economic development.

A local non-profit organization, Work in Beauty (WIB), has sustained a series of conversations about sustainable local agriculture – Garden to Cafeteria, Compost, Water Harvesting, and Permaculture. In September WIB will host tours of exemplary projects in the regional community. Farm to Table in Santa Fe has been to Gallup and rural McKinley County often to inspire local food production for markets, cafeterias, restaurants, and institutions. McKinley County Extension Service has processes and systems September 2014

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and programs to assure “safe agricultural practices” among local growers.

Dozens of Master Gardeners have been trained by the County Extension through NMSU. The Extension and Indian Health Service offer nutrition education programs to schools and community groups. The Community Pantry offers individuals and agencies garden space and grower education. The Pantry gives great tours to school children about food. FoodCorps, a national service program, is in Gallup and McKinley County to support healthy food in markets, gardens, and schools. NM Public Education Department has awarded Fruit and Vegetable Tasting Program grants for health and nutrition curricula in classrooms in 15 GMCS elementary schools. Governor Martinez has challenged school children across the state to eat 5 fruits and vegetables daily, drink lots of water, and to be physically active. Rehoboth Christian School teaches agriculture and serves local food in the cafeteria; Rehoboth Christian, Uplift Charter School, Central High, and Chee Dodge Elementary School have comprehensive food production infrastructure – gardens, hoop houses, window sill and greenhouse growing capacity – to educate students, experientially, about the origins and value of food. Mentoring programs and nutrition education in school cafeterias will increase.

More family dining and better food in local eateries will result from these broad initiatives in our caring community. First Born, Children Youth and Families, RMCHCS, Indian Health Service, state and tribal WIC programs educate new parents about healthy food: breast feeding and early childhood nutrition. Gallup Schools feeds thousands of children healthy breakfast and lunch in Summer Breakfast and Lunch Programs. Boys & Girls Club offers Healthy Summer Camps – good food and fitness – at three locations. La Montañita, the local food Co-op, buys and sells local food and deliberately educates local growers and producers about safe agricultural standards and marketing strategies. Farmers’ Market growers deliberately grow more – a garden production plan – to bring more, better local food to the Market every Saturday Morning. The Community Pantry provides locally produced food to clients every day. The Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments convenes leaders in our rural communities – Shiprock, Grants, Ramah, Zuni, Sheep Springs, Crownpoint – to move USDA food September 2014

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system reform and “ancestral livelihood” agendas forward for rural economic development and food security. Community outreach: Patient Empowerment, with Indian Health Service, implements food security and family nutrition strategies throughout the Navajo Nation: traditional agriculture, WIC certification for convenience stores, family nutrition education, enhanced access and consumption of good food. Navajo Technical University will expand its excellent culinary arts program to include a healthy food truck to promote healthy eating in tribal communities. The City of Gallup amended its zoning rules to allow backyard chickens in residential neighborhoods. The NM Environment Department changed rules to provide regulatory relief to community gardens regarding compost, mulch, and nitrogen sources to support local food production. The food desert is blooming.

The Navajo Nation is deliberating a tax on junk food and, in Arizona, removing tax on fresh fruits and vegetables. Regardless of the outcome, this is high-value deliberation about good food, healthy eating, tribal wellness, and sovereignty. Childhood obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease threaten Native American families and communities more than other demographic groups. Leaders and advocates on the Navajo Nation – including Notah Begay III – recognize the connection between ancestral livelihoods, food policy, and tribal wellness, sovereignty, and destiny. New Mexico Department of Health, through Healthy Kids NM, is attentive to these challenges, collects reliable data, and recommends effective, community-based interventions to turn the curve on childhood obesity.

We should be attentive to the threat and bring home something nutritious, every day for the family dinner table. We should encourage children to eat the healthy food provided by the school lunch program. We should encourage consumption of breast milk and water and choose healthy snacks. Growers should grow more; everyone should become a grower and get local produce to market. Everyone should educate themselves about healthy eating and encourage – as parents, mentors, and peers – healthy eating. Since the beginning of civilized man, local agriculture has sustained our species; our strong bones should reveal good nutrition to our descendants.

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Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital As a City Councilor and a RMCHCS board member, I feel it is important that I voice my opinion for the people of Gallup and the surrounding area. A strong leader will not cave into public sentiment, knowing that a procedure has to take place that will benefit RMCHCS and the community as a whole, and not based on imagined facts and partial information.

With all the rumors going around and people assuming a position I have taken, I would like to set the record straight.

It has come to the point that it is Barry Mousa vs. David Conejo Group and McKinley County.

For me it is not about Barry Mousa or the David Conejo Group.

It is about what is BEST for RMCHCS and the Community of Gallup and McKinley County.

I have no problems with disclosing financial statements for the hospital to the county, to the newspaper, or any other entity that may request it. At the end of the day, it is about being transparent; it is about the monies that WE citizens pay in taxes to support RMCHCS. I have recommended in the board meetings to disclose those items.

For the record, I do not care which entity takes over the hospital.

What I do care about is that whichever group we do go with, that they follow a procedure that any business would go through when it entails a sale or a management agreement. There is a due diligence period that both parties should be working towards.

Making sure that the new entity is a good match for the existing entity. If it is a sale, then the entity buying RMCHCS is a good match. If it is a Management Agreement, that we look at ALL Management Agreements and choose the one that best fits our needs from all those submitted. The Community should expect me to take my fiduciary responsibilities seriously, which I do.

Anything less than that is not acceptable to me.

When we buy or sell a business, we do a feasibility study; there is a Phase 1 environmental, pro forma, an appraisal and a contract that spells out other conditions of the sale. That process, as far as I am concerned, is not happening. As a business owner, I will not agree to anything that is ambiguous and may lead to negligence and possible legal implications in the future for RMCHCS and/or the Board of Trustees.

What the Hospital needs is an operational assessment. I have been pushing for one for some time.

Why an operational assessment?

The operational assessment is the single most important thing that this community, county commissioners, RMCHCS board

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members, RMCHCS administration, and RMCHCS staff could use as a measuring stick to see how well RMCHCS is measuring up to its expectations as a community hospital.

What does it accomplish?

• Management of RMCHCS • Revenue Cycle • Review of Physician Performance • Clinical Services • Analysis of Medical Staff • Business Development The above things will: DIRECT THE BOARD ON WHAT WE AS A BOARD SHOULD EXPECT FROM MANAGEMENT AND STAFF – The single most important thing that people forget is that we, the board, are not hospital administrators. We do not have the skill set to run a hospital, especially with all the changes in healthcare.

It is way beyond what a group with our knowledge base, which is outside the field of medicine, would be able to do. WE NEED DIRECTION. This operational assessment should be made public, given to the county commissioners, the board, the administration, and the staff.

The operational assessment can be used to DIRECT THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY of BOARD EXPECTATIONS based on the report.

In my opinion, if the sale is not an option, an OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT NEEDS to be done and then a management company can be chosen. I will gladly step down from the Board of Trustees, if another route is taken. I do not need to be asked to step down from the County Commissioners, I will gladly put the burden on their shoulders since they have a better understanding of the operations of the hospital and they are willing to take the heat for their decisions.

RMCHCS has gone through some very challenging times and this is the time to make sure we take the necessary steps to do it RIGHT. THIS IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT THE OPINION OF OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. I am easily reached at (505) 879-7613

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his picture is the medical equivalent of the world’s largest MRI, but it is not showing you the interior workings of your physiology. Rather, this is an introspective image of the land you inhabit.

This is a map of our region, Gallup is roughly in the middle and marked with a small green “GLP.” The lighter areas of this map indicate higher elevation, while the darker zones show lower areas like rivers and valleys.

The Chuska mountains north of Gallup are highlighted in green, and just to the west of them is Canyon De Chelly, faintly visible in a touch of pink. Likewise the 50-mile red rock ridge is in green where it terminates to the east at Mt. Taylor. The Zuni mountains just south and east of Gallup are also indicated in green.

Our region has amazing topographical variety. See how many features you can identify on this map; go ahead, just write them in. Start with some easy ones like Lake Powell and the Grand Canyon and then over to the San Juan Mountains. After a few minutes you will see that the quantity of amazing places within our reach is overwhelming.

In terms of our terrain, we are certainly rich. Even within McKinley county, just one of our smaller Gallup mesas or canyons, that don’t even show up on this map, would be considered a state park or national monument by just about any Midwestern state.

In this sense we aren’t just rich, no, it would be more accurate to say we are all “terrain billionaires.”

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Are THings Improving?

National Economy

It has been a long, slow national recovery, but there are some signs to point to that we might be pulling out of this “recession.� I put that in quotes because technically the recession has been over for some time by its academic definition, but we all know that it has been a very slow process to feel like we have emerged on the other side.

Uncertainty is a killer for an economy and we have had plenty of that. Every time we have wanted to feel good about where things are going, there is a new problem to confront domestically or internationally. This uncertainty can make any recovery start and stop. There

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is not a lot that can be done about this, but we hope that economically, anyway, we have some stability to work from.

There has been growth in most sectors, but the most promising is the rebound of the real estate market.

Because there were so many things that affected the real estate recovery, including working through bad lending practices, excess lot and speculation home inventory and other factors, this sector was one of the reasons for the sluggish recovery. Now that inventories have stabilized, lending has been stabilized, etc., the opportunity for growth is exciting. Mortgages still have a lot of hoops to jump through, but that is because they have shored September 2014

up lending practices in order to avoid the crises in the future like what happened in 2008 as a result of using criteria that were not reliable.

Energy is a great sector again, as technology has allowed the opening of new or renewed fields. The U.S. is becoming more and more energy independent, which is a good thing for everyone. This will allow us to not rely upon resources from unreliable areas of the world, employ our own people and keep production and transportation costs lower.

This is small sampling, but important to see that there is a trend towards stability again in our economy.

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The Gallup area does have its fair share of both good and bad news, but overall the future seems very bright. As much as we like to dwell on the negative such as the issues related to our local hospital or other concerns, there is a lot to be happy about.

Highway 491 is going to be completely finished with all four lanes to Shiprock now. That will help safety and our economy. The Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC), along with other great partners such as the City, the County and the State lobbied hard to get this funding – and the State Highway commission found the funding and the opportunity to make this happen. It has

. . . overall the future seems very bright. been exciting to see all things come together for the funding and now the groundbreaking of this project. Many thanks to all involved there.

We see the Navajo Gallup Pipeline in the works now with great potential to be a major game changer – making Gallup the only community along I-40 for hundreds of miles with a sustainable water source.

The biggest move in the last few decades though has been the sale by Gamerco and Associates to Gallup Land Partners of over 26,000 acres of land in and around Gallup. This is huge because they are actively pursuing real job-creating development strategies that will transform our local economy by growing base economic jobs. They have laid much of the groundwork already and there is every reason to believe that this is going to be helpful in the long run for the entire area.

Do we have challenges and shortcomings? Of course. However, real growth and forward thinking need to be our new mindset here. To dwell on what is wrong only creates many more problems. There are so many great things happening; let’s be more positive. We have so many good things to work with and now we need to make sure that there is nothing to hold us back.

Moving Ahead

With all of our momentum now, I think this is a great time to be in Gallup and be able to move forward. I believe that there are more good days ahead than behind us, as we emerge stronger from this downturn. This is, of course, not to mean that I am a Pollyanna with the inability to see challenges and difficulties. I am, however, an optimist at heart and see good things ahead. So the answer to the question for me is – YES. Things are certainly improving and we have reason to be positive.

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ost of us agree that we need a hospital in our community.

Not just any hospital, but a good one, one that we can count on to deliver excellent patient care.

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compliance with national standards for healthcare quality and safety in hospitals and in-home care and its commitment to the highest level of care for patients.

Recently RMCHCS was recognized for the quality of its patient care by The Joint Commission. Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 20,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.

“Accreditation is a voluntary process and I commend RMCHCS for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves,” stated Mark G. Pelletier, RN, MS, Division of Accreditation and Certification Operations, The Joint Commission.

RMCHCS went through a rigorous unannounced on-site survey in July.

A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated RMCHCS for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management.

This event is a validation of the excellent patient care that is being delivered locally at RMCHCS. Our community has a great hospital with staff members who are part of the community, providing excellent patient care. RMCHCS, in turn, needs the community’s support.

By earning The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation, RMCHCS demonstrated

One way to support our community hospital is by getting involved in Charity Invitational 18.

Charity Invitational has always been one of the premier fundraising events in Gallup and is a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together for an important cause. This year’s event shouldn’t be any different.

The Charity Invitational Committee, made up of RMCHCS Foundation Board members and community members, is planning another excellent Charity weekend. The three main events are the Golf Tournament on Friday, October 3, the Dinner Dance that same evening at Zen Steak and Sushi, and a Trap Shoot competition on Saturday, October 4.

RMCHCS CHARITY INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE October 3 8 am Golf Tournament at Fox Run Golf Course 6:30 pm Dinner Dance at Zen Steak and Sushi October 4 9 am Trap Shoot Competition at Gallup Shooting Range Cost: Various sponsorship levels Individual golf entry – $300 Individual dinner ticket – $125 Individual trap shoot entry – $100 Raffle ticket for a resort vacation – $75 (three winners to be drawn at the dinner) For more information, visit www.rmch.org or call 505.863.7287 or 7282.

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Another component to Charity Invitational is to recognize those who have contributed significantly through time, talents and resources to the promotion of healthcare in the community. This year’s honoree is Dr. Philip Kamps, long-time and highly respected OBGYN physician at RMCHCS. Dr. Kamps has been practicing medicine since 1968 and has delivered over 7,000 babies! Dr. Kamps recently was appointed Chief Medical Officer at RMCHCS. So, let’s come together as a community to support RMCHCS by participating in Charity Invitational 18.

Regardless of the details and the intricacies of running a hospital, what the community needs is a place that is providing great healthcare and constantly working to make it even better. This is what RMCHCS is doing for our community.

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“Memories of Gallup” will share interviews by Bob Rosebrough with some of the extraordinary people who have made Gallup such a historically rich and culturally beautiful place to live.

Memories of Gallup

By Bob Rosebrough

“We just didn’t feel tension like a lot of other places.”

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ll I could say was, ‘What?’” Hershey learned he was awarded the in line to get chow and that food smell made me sicker than a dog. Finally, they Medal of Honor the same day he was released, after 28 months as a decided to let me sleep up on top. That’s when I start feeling better.”

Prisoner of War in North Korea. He says, “We were deloused, given a

“She didn’t even know I was alive the first year.” Of the landing in San shower, given a pair of pajamas and a robe, and told to go lay down on Francisco Hershey says, “I was allowed to be the first one off the ship and standing the cot and rest. I don’t know why, but that’s what I was doing. And at the end of the plank was my wife and my dad and my sister,” says Hershey. this sergeant comes up and he says, ‘There’s a fella from your home town who’d like Sixty-one years later, Terry still wells with emotion at the memory of to talk to you.’ I said, ‘What about?’ He says, ‘I don’t know. Follow me.’ It turned Hershey’s return. She takes time to compose herself before saying, “You just can’t out that was just a ploy to get me to follow him. believe it’s him. It was a moment that I kept waiting for and waiting for and then

“He led me into another tented area. Standing at the foot of a table there when it came I thought, ‘Is it true? Is he there really?’ He looked good. Real thin was our general and he had the third division patch on and he introduced himself and fragile, but he looked all right.” and he said, ‘You know why you’re here?’ and I said, ‘No. No, sir.’ He said,

Hershey says, “She didn’t even know I was alive the first year. The ‘Because of the actions on the night of the 24th of April, 1951, you were awarded government didn’t release any names because they didn’t have any names to release. the Medal of Honor.’ And I remember all I could say was, ‘What?’”

The Chinese government didn’t release any names until the armistice talks started “Our Government kept it secret.” When he met the US general the day again.” after he was released, Hershey found Terry says, “We didn’t know if he was out that he wasn’t the only person alive or dead.” who didn’t know that he was awarded Terry didn’t realize the significance of the Medal of Honor. He says, “The Hershey’s Medal of Honor. Hershey general said, ‘Our government kept says, “She didn’t know anything about it a secret because they were afraid of the Medal of Honor. She didn’t even retaliation from the enemy because of know what the Medal of Honor was.” what you did.’ And then he asked me “In our family nobody ever knew to more or less relate what happened military life. He told me he was during the attack that night. Then getting a medal. I thought it was immediately after that, there was just another medal. But yeah, it was nothing but photographers and something,” Terry says. reporters who wanted the story.”

Gallup welcomes Hershey “A very bad mistake.” back. Hershey and Terry drove from Hershey begins talking about the trip San Francisco to Los Angeles and home. “I had the choice of either stayed with Terry’s mother. Hershey flying back or coming back on the says, “I got a call from Gallup. They ship and I chose the ship because I said, ‘Don’t come back until this date.’ only weighed 98 or 99 pounds, and I I asked why. They said, ‘I don’t know, wanted to put some weight on before but they just want you back on this I got home. But that was a very bad date.’ So I said, ‘Okay.’ We got on the mistake. It took us nineteen days to train that night and the next morning get home and I was sick about eleven we were coming into Gallup.” of those days. I couldn’t get out of Hershey says, “I saw a lot of that bunk. They had us down on the people at the station there. This was bottom. Just the aroma down there all a surprise and shock to me really.

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stomach. I said, ‘I don’t know what’s happening.’ So all I remember is when we got off the train, here comes a flyover. They said I ducked down (Hershey laughs) when that flight flew over. It was an automatic reaction I had because that’s all we did over there is duck when a plane is coming. I was strafed twice by our own planes.

“They said, ‘Go to that platform over there because they’re waiting for you.’ And that’s when Mickey Mollica – he was our Mayor – and then my buddy, Amelio DiGregorio was sitting out there, my dad, and a national guard general was there. Howard Wilson, I believe, was there. He was the sheriff at that time. They were sitting on that platform overlooking the crowd, and in the crowd were a lot of school kids that they had let out for a half-day. They had a group of Japanese Americans from Albuquerque that belonged to the Japanese American Citizens League and they were there to greet me.

“I just couldn’t believe all the people that were there and all that had happened. I still meet people today that say, ‘I was one of those school kids in the audience waiting for you.’ That really makes me feel ancient. (Hershey laughs) And then after all the ceremonies, talking and all, I was told to ride in Dr. Kinney’s convertible. I remember riding the convertible down Front Street all the way to my home on Terrace. Yeah, that was quite a welcoming.”

Terry mentions that a band was playing and Hershey says, “I remember Lucille Boggio being the drum majorette.”

Terry adds, “I was just happy to be with him there and that he was home.

That was quite a day.”

“What were you and the President carrying on about?” After he got home Hershey “got a letter from the White House saying that I was to go to Washington and President Eisenhower would present the Medal of Honor to me on the 27th of October. When I got there, they had assigned an officer and a car to me. I was told I could bring a friend or two. I wasn’t told that I could bring all my family, which some of the recipients did. But anyway, they fitted me for uniform,

Sgt. Hiroshi Miyamura after his repatriation in Aug. 1953.

(Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hamanaka via Densho Encyclopedia)

which I didn’t have because when I got captured I lost everything I had, so I had to be given another. They fitted me with the Eisenhower jacket and all, which I still have.

“At the ceremony, that morning, I was told there were going to be seven of us to receive the Medal at the same ceremony. But they said I was going to be the first one to go up and that really made me nervous, and so I don’t remember too much about the ceremony itself, except the President asked me, ‘Are you nervous?’ and I said, ‘Yes, sir.’ And he said, ‘So am I. This is one of the first I’m putting on at the White House.’ So that made me feel a little better.”

Terry and President Eisenhower struck up a lively conversation that caused one of Hershey’s friends to tease her by saying, “What were you and the President carrying on about?” Terry says, “He was a gentleman and made me feel not intimidated. It was wonderful.”

“I had to forget about the war – which I did.” After all the pomp and ceremony were over, Hershey felt he wanted to raise a family and he felt he needed to alter his thinking. He says, “I felt that if I kept thinking about the war, I would never be able to be employed by anybody or run a business of any kind. So I had to forget about the war – which I did. That was what helped me through all those years in business.”

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President Eisenhower congratulates Miyamura after presenting him with the Medal of Honor, October 1953.

Hershey put in an application at Fort Wingate and started working for Frank Rutar at the White Auto Store. Seven years went by before they notified him to come to work at Wingate, but by then Hershey told them, “Forget it.” He says, “I got mad at them for keeping me waiting for so long and Frank was a very good employer and he was helping me out.”

“The happiest time of my life was when I was running the station.”

Hershey was approached about a business opportunity. He says, “Ed Junker from World War II who was a Bataan Veteran came up to me. I didn’t know him well, but he knew my cousin Frank. He said, ‘Our company (which was Humble Oil) is opening a new station and we’d like for you to come work for us.’ He offered a half interest in the store.”

Hershey’s station was two miles west of town where the equipment rental business by the airport is now. Terry says, “But there was nothing out there in those days.”

Hershey says, “Ed told me the station would be near the off ramp of Interstate 40. That was the plan. It didn’t turn out that way, but that was the original plan. I enjoyed the service station. The happiest time of my life was when I was running the station. The opening day was a winter blizzard, but I sold more gas that day than I ever sold later. It was quite an opening. I’ll never forget that day because it was snowing. I could have never raised my family in that business that I enjoyed so much if the people of Gallup didn’t help me.”

Terry adds, “People really trusted him to just leave their car and let him work on it.”

Hershey remembers someone who helped him make the station work. “I had a young man named Salvador Esquibel start with me and he stayed with me until I closed the place. He learned the business and was very good help there. He was a good public relations guy and we got along well.”

Hershey closed the business in 1984 when he started suffering posttraumatic stress syndrome. Hershey says, “I just couldn’t believe it. I said, ‘I don’t understand that. Why, after so many years have passed? I learned that there’s no time limit to when you can start experiencing that, and that’s the reason I decided to get out of the business. My stomach was bothering me a lot and it was getting worse. Things were happening to me and I was taking it out on others. I said I needed some help. I gave all my inventory and equipment to Sal Esquibel.

He told me he would like to open up his own place. I regret not notifying my customers that were so loyal to me, but I had to leave. I just regret it.”

“Gallup is the place I want to live and die.” After a couple of hours of talking, Hershey and Terry are winding down. Hershey says, “I’ve been through a lot of places, a lot of towns, a lot of states and I still feel that New Mexico, and especially Gallup, is the place I want to live and die. I feel more comfortable here than anywhere I’ve ever been.”

Terry adds, “It has been a good life here. I wouldn’t want to go to a large city. Even Albuquerque is too big for me. I think this is nice here. Very nice.”

She says, “We’re just country hicks,” and she laughs. “We like the small town atmosphere, the friendship and the friendliness.”

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September ArtsCrawl Historic

Downtown

Gallup

Saturday, September 13 • 7pm - 9pm PARTICIPATING VENUES

Fall Harvest Crashing Thunder Studio: 228 W. Coal Ave. – Closed for late summer vacation.

See you next at October’s ArtsCrawl!

Industry Gallery: 226 W. Coal Ave. – “REZ Rainbow – Change through Beauty,” Kandis Quam from the Zuni Pueblo will have works on Canvas and prints available for purchase. Contact: Labor Persinger (505) 409-1779.

Camille’s Sidewalk Café: 306 S. Second Street – We will be having a “Fall Harvest Cake Decorating Contest” Bring your decorated cakes to Camille’s between 6 and 6:30 pm. Judging will be from 7 to 8:30 pm and the cake with the most votes wins $100!! 2nd place, $50, and 3rd place, $25! From 8:30 to 9 pm, we will give out free pieces of cake and eat it all!!! All ages and skill levels are encouraged to enter!

ART 123: 123 W. Coal Ave. – “NERVOSIS EXPLOSIS” OS/OG GROUP EXHIBITION: For one month only the Outsider Gallery will be expanding its group show and will be presenting an exhibition in both the Outsider Gallery and the Art123 Gallery spaces. This group exhibition will feature an exciting variety of contemporary artistic expression and mediums. Our Outsider Gallery artists represent diverse emerging and lifelong talents*. Local artists of various artistic backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages ranging from 10 to 72 have created artwork for this exhibition *including 2 recent Gallup Ceremonial prize-winning painters, Robert Martinez & Floyd Nelson.

The Open Studio/ Outsider Gallery: 123 W. Coal Ave. – Contemporary Fine Arts & Crafts, Unique, One-of-a Kind & Handmade, created by our various artists.

“NERVOSIS EXPLOSIS” group exhibition features 20 artists: Jay Dickens, Frances Martinez, Robert Martinez, Floyd Nelson, Lionel Yazzie, Leaf Ashley, Akira Ashley, Amy Bertolaccini, Raven Bright, Rossi Bright, Amy Coats, “Eddie,” Bill Keeler, Nalani Pete, Jalaliyyah Quinn, Michelle Sanchez, Michael Schmaltz, Milan Sklenar, Standing Feather, and Shane Van Pelt. Contact: Rossi Bright 505-863-0389 or Ellen Bilodeau 505-722-4383.

Makeshift Gallery: 213 W. Coal Ave. – Fall is in the air! Stop in and check out our autumn decor, as well as new fall candles by Sara. September scents include Fall Harvest, Autumn Spice, and Pumpkin Spice candles.

Gallup Downtown Conference Center: 204 W. Coal Ave. – $25 Artist space table, concession foods. Contact: Knifewing (505) 409-9559.

The Shallow Gallery: 205 W. Coal Ave. – Contact: Fitz Sargent (207) 522-9107.

UNM-Gallup: Featuring artist vendors Norman Franklin, silversmithing and woodburning; Aaron Yazzie, painting and ceramics.

Bill Malone Trading Co.: 235 W. Coal Ave. – Traditional Native American art including, jewelry, rugs and more!

American Bar: 221 W. Coal Ave. – Come hang out at the classic local establishment, in business since 1938.

La Montañita Co-op: 105 E. Coal Ave. – Stop by for ‘Taste of New Mexico,’ the first in a series of tastings during ArtsCrawl to let customers sample new, seasonal, or other special products. This month La Montañita is teaming up with Gallup’s oldest restaurant, the Eagle Café, to offer a special sampling of local cuisine.

The Coffee House: 203 W. Coal Ave. – Featuring new art and showcasing our cold summertime smoothies, blended coffees, and a sweet surprise! Come by during ArtsCrawl for the buzz.

Foundations of Freedom Performing Arts Dance Studio: Will offer a B-Boy Battle, Belly dancing and much more.

Angela’s Café: 201 E. Historic 66 – Great Coffee, food, drinks, and live entertainment! There is always good company and wonderful atmosphere.

Beeman Jewelry: 211 W. Coal Ave. – One-of-a-Kind jewelry creations made with stones from all over the world.

Creative Native GraphX: 220 W. Coal Ave. – Come say hi, and check out our new T-shirt designs.

Windsong Studio: 223 W. Coal Ave. – Come by downtown Gallup’s only portrait studio and commercial photography studio. Book one of our family specials.

El Morro Theatre: 207 W. Coal Ave. – Showing “Raven Tales,” a 25-minute short film starting at 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm.

Coal Street Pub: 303 W. Coal Ave. – Live music and featured artists. Satisfy your hunger with our famous Crab boil dinner special.

Octavia Fellin Public Library: Stop by our informational booth located outside the ART 123 Gallery to sign up for a library card. September is NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH. Please sign up for your library card and you can win prizes during the entire month of September 2014.

Shi’Ma Traders and Pawn: 216 W. Coal Ave. – Specializing in Native American and jewelry repairs, watch battery replacements.

The Eagle Café: 220 W. Historic 66 – The Eagle Café is so proud to host the very first live band, Discotays. We are also going to be showing the amazing works of, Hansen Ashley and Nate Lemuel. Come enjoy art, music, and food in our halcyon atmosphere. Get your kicks (and refreshments) on Route 66.

Sammy C’s Rockin Sports Pub and Grille: 107 W. Coal Ave. – Sammy C’s is featuring Wil Manning, a jeweler, and other artists. Enjoy live music from 9 pm to 1 am.

Youth Art Display: 305 S. Second Street – Art by Greg Ballenger created at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program in California. Contact: Fitz Sargent (207) 5229107.

Nizhoni Music Therapy: 111 S. Second Street – Kids of all ages are sure to enjoy exploring the “Musical Petting Zoo” at Nizhoni Music Therapy!! Stop by and make some music from A to Z!

Expressive Arts Studio: 120 S. Second Street – Come by Expressive Arts Studio during ArtsCrawl.

Shake it Away: 222 W. Coal Ave – Free Zumba demonstrations for ArtsCrawl.

Max’s Tattoo Zone: 220 W. Coal Ave. – Tattoo artist, Marcus Montoya, will offer tattoos, piercings and body art for ArtsCrawl.

Indian Gallery: 212 W. Historic 66 – Quality Jewelry in Retail, Wholesale, and Jobber. Contact: (505) 722-7771.

Apache Trading Company Inc. – 206 W. Historic 66 – Offering authentic Indian Jewelry, Arts and Crafts. Specializing in Retail, Wholesale, and Jobber pricing.

Mike’s Indian Jewelry: 201 W. Historic 66 – Offering wholesale and retail pricing for Indian arts and jewelry.

For more information or to get your space listed each month, email artscrawlgallup@gmail.com

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505.863.7136 www.rmch.org

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Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 6pm to close.

Come by the El Rancho and ask for Anna or Amelia.

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GOLF “Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose.”

- Winston Churchill

Piñon Hills Golf Course, Farmington, NM

Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, CA

www.pinonhillsgolf.com

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never played golf until I was 40 years old. Since I am now addicted, I wish I had started earlier. I might be better now, but that is very difficult to predict. I thought golf was a stupid game and could not see the attraction. Then I made a par or hit a really good shot and realized that there was more to this game than I imagined.

You learn a lot about yourself and others when you play golf.

The first thing you realize is that there are rules that govern the game.

Sometimes among friends the rules are relaxed, but the basic rules apply.

Everyone has ample opportunity to break the rules, and someone who does that routinely is not often asked to play with the group again.

Golf is a difficult game, and you learn about how much patience you and your fellow golfers have during the course of the match. If you are continually mad about your game, you also might not be asked to play the next time around. Golf is a game where little things matter. A small change to your grip or swing of the club can make a big difference. It is a microcosm of life. You are supposed to play the ball where it lies; that is difficult for some golfers and difficult in life.

Golf is played around the world and golf courses can be very beautiful. Most golf course designers try to preserve the local environment and build the course around it. Recently I played a course

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in Nashville, The Hermitage, where the swamp upon which it was built is still there. There were families of turtles basking on the rocks in the ponds, and if you didn’t hit your ball in the fairway, it would go into what we called the holler, which you would look into but would not walk into for fear of snakes or other animals. In the Southwest it is not uncommon to have golf courses that preserve natural areas. This approach is environmentally sound and rewards golfers who stay in the fairway. It also makes golf course construction more affordable since less fairway is required. In any event it is relaxing to be in a naturally beautiful setting trying to master a course and hit the ball in the fairway toward the green.

The most beautiful golf course that I have seen but not played is Pebble Beach in Monterey, California. I was in Monterey and had the chance to play for free but said no. I did not play golf at the time. I still kick myself for that decision. It now costs more than $600 to play 18 holes of golf there. It borders the Pacific Ocean and is one of the most beautiful courses on earth.

One of the most beautiful courses that I have played is Bighorn near Palm Springs, California. Every hole was immaculately sculptured, and it appeared to be an oasis in the desert. The native flora and fauna were seen as well. We had to use a forecaddie, and he would tell each of September 2014

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After 36 years in Gallup and inspired by the tireless efforts of Nate and Chuck to have a positive effect on Gallup and the surrounding area, Jay Mason has written some vignettes about his life in Gallup and beyond.

us where we should hit or putt the ball. I was not always able to do so, but it was fun to try.

But the most hospitable place to play is near Gallup at Coyote del Malpais in Grants, New Mexico. Manny Rodriguez and his wife, Julie, run the clubhouse, which has a pro shop and restaurant. They welcome you to the course as if you are visiting them at their home.

Since Gallup’s golf course is in such bad shape, most golfers travel to Grants to play golf. After the game is over, you can sit down in a friendly atmosphere and enjoy good food and good company. I understand the new Mayor of Grants is trying to get rid of Manny and bring in a private management company to run the course.

Grants does not have too many attractions, and it would be a shame to lose one of its best.

Now let’s talk about our golf course. Even though the City has tried to maintain the course, there is not much left to maintain.

Golf is a game where little things matter.

After many years of band-aids, it is time for a new course. Several families have offered to donate the land if the City wanted to build at a new location. If that is not desired, the current location needs to be shut down, a new drainage system installed and new topsoil brought in to replace the current soil, which is beyond repair. The golf course uses effluent water that would otherwise be released into the Rio Puerco. The USGA (United States Golf Association) estimates that a new golf course costs on average between $1.6 to $4.5 million dollars to build and $383,819 to maintain annually.* We spend more than that on maintenance right now. Let’s put our money to better use.

We are that talented in Gallup, New Mexico.

Golf is not just a game for old white men; some of the best golfers in our region are Native American. I am sure they would come back to our course when it is rebuilt. The First Tee program has reached out to thousands of young people in the United States and has instilled values that those children carry in to their adult lives. In addition, as we develop Gallup, a good golf course is a necessity to attract new people and tourists to town. People fly to Albuquerque and drive to Farmington just to play Pinon Hills golf course owned by the City of Farmington. There is no reason that we cannot do the same thing in Gallup, and those same golfers can come here on their way back to the airport. Surely we are as clever and creative as Farmington and Grants. So let’s quit talking and do something positive for Gallup – Let’s build a new course or fix the one that we have. Golf is a game played by all ages, and we need to continue to improve the quality of life in Gallup. * “Building and Maintaining the Truly Affordable Golf Course,” USGA website, 2014.

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& FINE JEWELRY

REPAIRS!

We replace diamonds and birthstones, check tips, retip, ring sizing, solder breaks, cleaning.

Specializing in Jewelry Repair Native American Jewelry Gold & Fine Jewelry Watch Battery Replacement 216 West Coal Avenue • Downtown Gallup • (505) 722-5500 Rick & Kathleen Heisch

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his has been a challenging year for CARE 66. We had intended to host the 2014 Mother Road Bicycle Classic during Ceremonial.

For a variety of reasons we were not able to pull it off.

This year’s Mother Road Bicycle Classic will be on September 20.

Please save the date. We are going to try a few different things this year. I will be sending out more information as we get nearer to the date. One of the major things we will do differently is ride the course in reverse from the previous years. Not differently will be the evening BBQ. We will also need a few volunteers for food, water and other support duties.

So keep September 20, 2014 available for a fun ride and a celebration.

Hooghan Ho’zho’ has been mostly framed. It is now three stories high. Contractors are building a curb. Work will soon move inside the building.

We are still in need of office volunteers who can answer phones and input data. Please call the Lexington Hotel (505) 722-5203 and speak to the receptionist.

Until next month stay well and do good!

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Lit Crit Lite A look at some books available at our local public library

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hrough a series of throwback articles and other various nostalgia, I realized that World War I began 100 years ago. What I did not realize was the lack of knowledge and understanding I had about World War I. As a student I certainly must have studied the war, and I remember reading All Quiet on the Western Front. However, when I thought about my knowledge I knew only the basic facts and theories (some of which are not accurate): It was called the Great War, it was fought in trenches, it was caused by Nationalism – Europe was a powder keg waiting to explode, commanders did not care much for the lives of their soldiers, and so on. My lack of workable knowledge sent me looking for some information about the War; through some basic research I found Max Hastings’s book Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War.

Hastings lays out his argument in the book’s introduction, but

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that was not the most interesting part of the introduction. The most interesting facet of Hastings’s writing is the personal connection he makes with the War’s participants, spectators and victims, which he makes clear to be central to the book in the introduction. Through many letters, journals, articles and other books of history, Hastings narrates the war through the perceptions of people on all sides of the conflict. While I started reading this book to find out the history of the conflict, the personal connection was what kept me reading. Hastings’s reputation, which I did not know before doing a bit of research, is that of a historian who holds his own printed opinions as superior to those of the commanders in the wars. The attempt to tell the story of the war through those who experienced it seems to be a successful break from this reputation.

The premise of Hastings’s argument takes on three theories of September 2014

World War I that have been proposed by previous historians. The first theory is that the war was an accident. This theory posits that the assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo set a chain of allied countries against each other, and no one country can be blamed more than any other. Europe was a powder keg waiting to explode, I knew this theory – it was one of the few facts I knew. Hastings is clear that this theory is not correct; he posits that Germany was the strongest country economically and thought it could win a war. When the German ally Austria started preparing for war, Hastings makes a convincing case that Germany did not do enough to deter Austria from their course.

The second theory is that the outcome of World War I did not matter. If Germany had won the war they would have put together a unified group of countries that would have disintegrated eventually anyway. Hastings takes care to point out that both sides

The most interesting facet of Hastings’s writing is the personal connection he makes . . . acted horribly during the war, but a greater number of horrible acts were committed by the Germans and the Austrians. Also, Hastings makes a convincing case that a unified Europe under the direction of German and Austrian generals drunk with the powers of victory would not have been a warm, welcoming place.

The final theory is that the soldiers of the war were committed to the whims of stupid, unfeeling generals who constantly made mistakes and did not care for the lives of the soldiers serving under them. Hastings discusses numerous mistakes; there are many extravagant mistakes to point out, which make for interesting reading: Joffre’s Plan XVII, and Moltke’s Schlieffen Plan to name a few. Yet amongst these great blunders, Hastings takes care to paint a complete picture of the generals in command of the armies. While technology allowed armies to kill massive numbers of their opponents, generals were not unmoved by the plights of their armies. Nor did the generals take any great joy in the mass slaughter of their opponents. And generals generally changed plans when they saw how horribly ill conceived their initial plans were.

Most generals who did not were sacked quickly.

As the title suggests, Hastings’s book covers only the first year of World War I. Since World War I was fought to a stalemate remaining nearly unchanged for three years, most of the interesting discussion lies in the start of the war and the fighting up to the digging of trenches. Mainly the book serves as a vehicle for Hastings to air his counter arguments against the popular theories of the war, but his description of the first year makes engrossing, somewhat disturbing sachet through a very dark year. The book’s strong narrative push makes the reading of the counter arguments interesting, and the use of first-hand information and accounts makes for a fascinating read. This is something many historical authors cannot achieve.

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TOW N September Events @ Our Octavia Fellin Public Library September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month Visit the Octavia Fellin Library to sign up for your FREE library card.

The library is a hub of community activity. A library card unlocks a world of adventure, giving everyone access to books, eBooks and other digital content, plus computers, homework help, music, movies, and more. Resources at the Octavia Fellin Library are available to anyone who has a library card. Sign up for a library card and you will be entered in a drawing for a grand prize at the end of September. For more information on how to sign up for a library card, visit the Octavia Fellin Library in person or call 505-8631291.

Come As Your Favorite Superhero Saturday, September 27 at 11 am: As part of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, families are invited to visit the Octavia Fellin Children’s Branch dressed as their favorite superhero for a super afternoon starting with a Marvel movie marathon. There will also be games, crafts, and prizes. Become a superhero with the power of a library card. For more information, call the library at 505-726-6120.

Free Computer Classes in September!

The library is offering free computer training throughout the month of September at the Octavia Fellin Library. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required; to register call 505-8631291 or email libtrain@gallupnm. gov, or visit the front desk of the library.

Basic Computer Skills September 8, 2–4 pm Word 2010: A Beginner’s Course

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September 9, 2–4 pm Social Media September 10, 2–4 pm Basic Computer Skills II September 15, 2–4 pm Word 2010: An Intermediate Course September 16, 2–4 pm Introduction to Excel 2010 September 19, 2–4 pm Introduction to the Internet September 22, 2–4 pm Introduction to PowerPoint 2010 September 23, 2–4 pm Social Media September 24, 2–4 pm Intermediate Excel 2010 September 26, 2–4 pm Introduction to the Internet II September 29, 2–4 pm Intermediate PowerPoint 2010 September 30, 2–4 pm Children’s Branch Weekly Programs: Tuesdays @ 11am: Mother Goose on the Loose (ages up to 2), Interactive Parent-Child Music + Movement Story time.

Wednesdays @ 4pm: Weird Science Club (ages 6-12), Exploratory Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs designed to make learning fun.

September 3 – Tug of War September 10 – Super Chain September 17 – How Much?

September 24 – Chilling Effect Thursdays @ 4pm: Crafty Kids (all ages), Fun crafts for children.

September 4 – Paper Plate Dinosaur September 11 – Fabric Bookmark September 18 –Fabric Flower Garden September 25 – Koala Newspaper

Bike for Hope Sunday, October 5, 3:30pm Rehoboth Church Parking Lot

Please join us on Sunday, October 5 for our 4th annual Bike for Hope, a fundraiser by kids and for kids. All proceeds will benefit Yezelalem Minch in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Yezelalem Minch Children and Community Development is local, non-profit, nongovernmental organization that focuses on comprehensive Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) care and support and community capacity enhancement, so as to minimize the vulnerability of orphan children.

The event will take place at 3:30 pm in the Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church parking lot. Any youth, 18 years or younger can participate, pedaling anything with wheels (bikes/trikes). Participants ask sponsors to donate money for each lap that they ride. There are three options for laps: 1/4 mile, 1 mile and 2.5 miles.

For more information and to have your child involved in this event, call Isaac, Kevin or Anna Zwiers at 505-722-2820 or email us at bike4hope@yahoo.com.

Ancient Way Fall Festival Saturday, October 4, 10am - 4pm El Morro, NM Join friends, neighbors and family for this community-wide event! The action’s taking place just one mile east of El Morro National Monument on scenic Highway 53. Activities include Ramah Farmers’ Market, Homestead Harvest Display, local garden displays, food court, art exhibits, crafts market, farm animals, kids’ activities, Zuni dance group, and contests for Giant & Weirdest Vegetable, Most Beautiful Chicken, Decorated Dessert and Carved Pumpkin.

For more info, visit www.theoldschoolgallery.org and call 505-783-4710.

Fridays @ 4pm: Friday Drop-in Films

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87301 Recycling News Update

By Betsy Windisch Curbside Recycling

If you have followed this column over the summer months you are aware of the City’s project to survey citizens on their views of curbside recycling. To date, the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council has not been apprised of a report. We hope to hear something soon. Stay tuned!

MCRC Storage Achieved

Recently a trailer was delivered to the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center recycling site. MCRC can now divert more items from the landfill to be used by art educators and teachers for their art and craft projects. The larger space makes it possible for the recycling council to collect more and varied items. A complete list of items will be available at a future date. For now, teachers may call 7229257 or access the trailer on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm for recycled items that can be used in their classroom such as toilet paper and paper towel tubes, containers of various sizes, aluminum pie plates, and more.

MCRC would like to thank Billy Moore and the NWNM Regional Solid Waste Authority for making this trailer and thus this service available to local educators.

The Alliance Brass Quintet Sunday, September 28, 3pm Gallup High Auditorium

An exciting young brass quintet – The Alliance Brass – will grace the stage at the Gallup High Kenneth Holloway Auditorium next on Sunday, September 28 beginning at 3 pm. This infectious and enthusiastic quintet is being brought to Gallup by the Gallup Community Concert Association as the kick-off concert of their 70th year.

Hailing from Chicago, The Alliance Brass Quintet is comprised of some of the country’s finest young talent. Members of the ensemble, including Chris O’Hara, trumpet, Mary Galime, trumpet, Kelly Langenberg, French horn, Rachel Castellanos, trombone and William Russell, tuba, have performed all over the world from Canada and Mexico to Russia, the UK and Japan. They have shared the stage with orchestras such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony and the Cleveland Orchestra. They have also performed with other brass quintets including the Boston Brass and the Synergy Brass.

Dazzling audiences with a repertoire ranging from the early Renaissance to jazz and beyond, the Alliance Brass is poised to become one of the world’s finest brass ensembles.

Purchase your membership for the 2014-2015 series to help keep the association alive for many more years to come! For more information call: 505-863-3075 or 505-862-3939.

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Recycled Arts & Crafts Fair &Recycling Jamboree SAVE THE DATE! In celebration of America Recycles Day and New Mexico Recycling Awareness Month (November) the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council will sponsor a Recycled Arts & Crafts Fair & Recycling Jamboree on Saturday, November 8. The event will be held at the Gallup Community Service Center, from 9 am – 3 pm.

MCRC is soliciting Vendors, Artists, and Craftspeople; Organizations, Non-profits, and Groups that encourage a green sustainable lifestyle, promote recycling in their daily operation, sell a product made from recycled materials, or offer an item that promotes their specific nonprofit to be a part of this event. This fair is designed also to encourage alternative giving in time for the holidays. Instead of a manufactured item, give a donation to one of our local non-profits or an international relief organization.

To reserve a table contact Betsy at 722-9257 or betsywindisch@yahoo.com or make your request at recyclegallup.org. Early requests are encouraged; table space is limited. Walk-ins accepted if space is available. A vendor fee of $10 per table will be charged. No fee for non-profit organizations. Tables & chairs are provided.

For More Information about Recycling in GallupMcKinley County and in our area, or how you can Volunteer contact the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council (MCRC) by calling 722-5142, e-mail betsywindisch@yahoo. com or through the web site www.recyclegallup.org.

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TOW N Join Foundations of Freedom Performing Arts Studio’s 13th Year of Dance All F.O.F. teachers are professionally trained dancers, instructors, and choreographers.

Classes are offered from age 3 to adult in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern/Lyrical, Hip Hop, Break Dancing, Belly Dancing, Yoga, Strength/Conditioning, Tumbling, and private lessons. Each student will experience a course of study that will benefit them physically, challenge them mentally, build self-confidence, teach self discipline, and foster personal expression and creativity in a fun, positive, and safe, family-friendly environment.

Monday: Pre tap 3:30-4:00, Beg. tap 4:00-4:30, Inter/Adv. Tap 4:30-5:15, Beg. break dance 5:15-6:00, Adv. Hip hop 6:00-7:00, Adult ballet 7:00-8:00.

Tuesday: Pre ballet 3:30-4:00, Beg. ballet 4:00-4:45, Inter. ballet 5:00-6:00, Inter. jazz/ modern 6:00-7:00, Adv. jazz/modern 7:15-8:15.

Wednesday: Pre jazz 3:30-4:00, Beg. jazz/modern 4:00-4:45, Adv. Ballet 5:00-6:00, Pointe 6:00-6:30, Beg. belly dance 6:30-7:30.

Thursday: Pre hip hop 3:30-4:00, Beg. hip hop 4:00-4:45, Inter. Hip hop 5:00-6:00, Inter. break dance 6:00-7:00, Adult Combo 6:00-7:00, Yoga 7:15-8:30.

Friday: Tumbling for dancers 4:00-4:45, Skills 4:45-5:30, Kids belly dance 5:30-6:00, Beg. Belly dance 6:00-7:00, inter/adv Belly dance 7:00-8:00 Saturday and Sunday: Yoga 10:00-11:15 REGISTER TODAY! @ F.O.F., 115 W. Coal Ave., Mon.-Fri., 4-7 pm. Call Amy at 505567-0360, or message Foundations of Freedom Dance Studio Facebook page.

Taco Bell and Boys & Girls Club Team Up to Help Students Graduate Boys & Girls Clubs of Gallup and Taira’s Inc., a locally owned and operated franchisee of Taco Bell hosted an event in honor of local high school students who graduated in the Class of 2014. The event was made possible through a $9,070 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens™.

“Graduation season is our favorite time of year. We’ve watched the young men and women in our community work so hard to get to this point and it’s a thrill to share in their joy of earning that diploma,” said James Rich, Vice President of Taira’s Inc. “We appreciate the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens™ for recognizing our new grads and committing to our future ones through the foundation’s long-term support right here in Gallup, NM. Over the years, Taco Bell has witnessed our scholarship recipients, our teen customers and our teen employees truly achieve más. The partnership between the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens™ and Boys & Girls Clubs of America is an extension of our steadfast commitment to see as many teens as possible graduate and go on to do great things,” said James Rich.

Locally, the partnership with the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens™ will help promote junior and seniors in high school to be enrolled in college at the same time – dual enrollment – knowing that this has been shown to have the best direct impact on the number of students who, not only graduate, but continue their education in college.

The grant will be used to directly help students attend college orientation and assist graduates who are interested in the military to achieve a better test score on ASVAB tests.

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Hilltop Christian School How You Can Help!

Hilltop Christian School opened its doors in 1964, and has been serving the Navajo Nation. In addition to the academic classes, students have music, gardening, library, and physical education.

You can help the school to purchase educational equipment by participating in Lowe’s Register Tapes for Education. When you shop at Lowe’s Supermarkets from now through March 31, you can save your receipts and turn them into the Hilltop Christian School office, in Window Rock, AZ. The following items are non-qualifying items: tobacco, alcohol, stamps, lottery tickets, money orders, gift cards, event tickets, and sales tax. Please cross off these items before turning your receipts in.

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Camel Corps Commemoration September 20-21 EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT In 1857, a U.S. camel expedition passed by the towering cliff face of El Morro. Testing the use of camels in the desert southwest, this contingent left a fascinating footnote in history. On September 20 and 21, El Morro National Monument will celebrate this lesser known chapter of western exploration. Gates to the monument will open at 9 am. Programs and presentations on camels will be offered throughout the day. The event will feature educational programs by park rangers and historical reenactments by Camel Corps expert Doug Baum who travels with a live compliment of camels. There will be fun for the whole family with children’s crafts and activities. For more information, please call El Morro Visitor Center at 505-783-4226 or visit us online at www.nps.gov/elmo or www.facebook.com/elmorro.nps.

Do You Homeschool?

It doesn’t need to be an isolating thing! We are starting up an informal network of homeschool families in the Gallup area. If you would be interested in learning more about our community, contact us at galluphomeschool@gmail.com.

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September Schedule

Featured Events

Free Events

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Gallup’s Got Talent

Fri., Sept. 26 @ 7 :00 PM Admission: $4 New Mexico film historian Jeff Berg presents a compilation of film clips made along the Mother Road including films from New Mexico.

Wed., Sept. 10, 17, & 24 @ 7:00 PM with host Rachel Kaub of 91.7 KGLP. Come & show your talent or just express yourself!

ArtsCrawl Event: Raven Tales

Come as a Superhero Super Movie

Sat., Sept. 13 @ 6:30 PM Admission: FREE

Sat., Sept. 27 @ 4:00 PM Admission: $4

This Award-winning animated series introduces kids and their families to Aboriginal folklore in a humorous and entertaining way. It will be shown three different times throughout ArtsCrawl.

Join us for a screening of The Amazing Spider-man 2. Come dressed as your favorite superhero (no masks) and get a $2 discount.

There will also be prizes.

Movies Saturday Family Matinees

Thursday Night Movies

Kids are FREE Adults $2

Admission $2

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Thursdays

Sept. 6 @ 2:00 PM Muppets Most Wanted Sept. 13 @ 2:00 PM Gnomeo & Juliet

Sept. 4 @ 7:00 PM Monuments Men Sept. 11 @ 7:00 PM Pompeii Sept. 18 @ 7:00 PM Robocop Sept. 25 @ 7:00 PM 300 Rise of An Empire

El Morro Theater 207 W. Coal Ave

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Gallup Community Concert Association 2014 - 2015 Season THE ALLIANCE BRASS QUINTET SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

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Dazzling audiences with a repertoire ranging from the early Renaissance to jazz and beyond, The Alliance Brass Quintet is poised to become one of the world’s finest brass ensembles. The group is comprised of some of the United States’ finest young talents.

Tapping and Singing, Broadway showstoppers Melissa Giattino and Ron De Stefano present an exciting Yuletide celebration featuring colorful costumes, gorgeous vocals, dazzling tap choreography, and unique song and dance arrangements of many Christmas favorites.

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THE REDROCK STRING ENSEMBLE & MICHAEL CHAPDElAINE, CLASSICAL GUITARIST 3, 2015 3:00 P.M. MATINEE

The Red Rock String Ensemble will feature Classical Guitarist Michael Chapdelaine. Professor of Music THE REDROCK STRING ENSEMBLE and head of guitar studies at the University of New & MICHAEL CHAPDElAINE, CLASSICAL GUITARIST Mexico, is an award winning ClasSUNDAY, MAY 3,Mr. 2015Chapdelaine 3:00 P.M. MATINEE sical and Fingerstyle guitarist.

The Red Rock String Ensemble will feature Classical Guitarist Michael Chapdelaine. Professor of Music and head of guitar studies at the University of New Mexico, Mr. Chapdelaine is an award winning Classical and Fingerstyle guitarist.

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Don’t Miss the SQUASH BLOSSOM CLASSIC September 27 & 28, 2014

October 3 & 4, 2014

Charity Invitational XVIII Honoree We are pleased to honor Dr. Philip Kamps, a well-known and respected OB/GYN physician in our community. Dr. Kamps has been practicing medicine in Gallup since 1968 and has delivered over 7,000 babies.

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8am — Golf Tournament, Fox Run Golf Course 6:30pm — Dinner Dance, Zen Steak & Sushi

October 4th 9am — Trap Shoot Competition, Gallup Shooting Range

For details, visit www.rmch.org or contact the RMCHCS Development Office at 863.7282 or 863.7287.

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September Community Calendar Sunday ONGOING

Support Class for Parents of Teens at First United Methodist Church from 6:30-7:30pm. Info: 863-4512.

Poetry Group, call Jack for more information (including location) at 783-4007.

Psychic Playtime with RedWulf at the Old School Gallery 1st and 3rd Sundays, 7-9:30pm. Tarot, drum journeys and more tools to explore your inner self. $1 donation. Info: RedWulf @ 505-783-4612.

Coyote Canyon Women’s Sweat Lodge Ceremony on Sundays, 1-4pm, potluck dinner. Located 3 miles east of Highway 491, Route 9 junction, 1 mile south of Route 9. The ceremony is for wellness, stress reduction, purification and cultural sensitivity. All women are welcomed. For more information, call 505 870-3832.

Long Form Tai Chi will practice at Old School Gallery in El Morro, NM, 9:30-10:30 am. Newcomers welcome!

Hozho Center - Zumba Schedule 216 W. Maloney Ave. Two Story Building, Northside of Gallup.

Classes held by Vanessa Bowling - ZIN Zumba Instructor, www.vbowling.zumba.com. Sunday 2-3, Monday 6-7, Wednesday & Thursday 6-7.

Everyone Welcome. $4 a person. First Class is FREE.

Monday ONGOING

Battered Families Services, Inc. has a women’s support group that meets weekly, 5:30-7:30. A children’s support group is available at the same time for children 6 years of age and older. Info: 722-6389.

Gallup Al-Anon meetings 12 noon at Sacred Heart Cathedral (corner of Woodrow and Green), in the Family Center, 1st door on the left on the bottom floor.

Codependents Anonymous, 12 noon at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive, library room. Info: Liz at 863-5928.

Teen Survivors of Dating and Domestic Violence support group meeting, 5:30-7:30pm. Info: 7226389.

Lebanon Lodge #22, A. F. & A. M. meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Gallup Masonic Center (4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue). An informational program and meal are presented before the meeting at 6:45 pm. All Masons are invited. Info: lebanonlodge22@yahoo. com.

Open mic night every Monday at the Coffee House from 6 to 8 pm. Open to musicians, poets, and story tellers.

Hozho Center - Zumba Schedule 216 W. Maloney Ave. Two Story Building, north side of Gallup. Classes held by Vanessa Bowling - ZIN Zumba Instructor, www.vbowling.zumba.com. Sunday 2-3, Monday 6-7, Wednesday & Thursday 6-7. Everyone Welcome. $4 a person. First Class is FREE.

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Wednesday

Mother Goose on the Loose (ages 0-2) interactive parent-child music + movement story time, 11am at the Children’s Library.

Weird Science Club (ages 6-12) exploratory science, technology, engineering and math programs designed to make learning fun, 4pm at the Children’s Library.

ONGOING

Adult chess club at Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe in Gallup, 5-7pm.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting for beginner and returning, 5:30-6:30 pm at Church of the Holy Spirit (1334 Country Club Drive). For more information, call Linda at (505) 863-6042.

Faith Chapter #69, Order of the Eastern Star, meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at the Gallup Masonic Center (4801 E. Historic 66 Avenue). Info: Robert 505-615-8053.

Work in Beauty Open Board Meetings every 1st Tuesday at 7pm at the Work in Beauty House (113 E. Logan, corner of Logan and Puerco). Work in Beauty Community Action Meetings every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm at the Work in Beauty House (113 E. Logan, corner of Logan and Puerco).

Tai Chi, the Chinese discipline for cultivating energy, health and self defense skills, is coming to the Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup).

Monika Gauderon will teach from 7:15 to 8 pm. For more information, call 505 775-3045 or 870-1483.

Home Group AA will meet at Hozho Center three times a week Tuesday 6p-7p OD, Friday 6p-7p BB, potluck dinner 3rd Friday during speaker meeting, Sunday 4p-5p OD.

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Taizé Worship, a service in the style of Taizé will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 4 pm. Please join us for quiet, meditation, song, prayer, and Scripture. The church is located on Boardman Drive just south of Orleans Manor Apartments. Call Kathy (722-5011) for more information.

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Gallup Family Fitness Series 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at High Desert Trail System – Gamerco Trailhead. Registration 7-7:45 am at event staging area, start at 8:10 am (immediately after start of 4.5 mile and half marathon). For more information, visit www.gallupfamilyfitness.com or call Jenny at 505-862-1865.

The Alliance Brass Quintet will perform at Gallup High’s Kenneth Holloway Auditorium at 3 pm. This infectious and enthusiastic quintet is being brought to Gallup by the Gallup Community Concert Association as the kick-off concert of their 70th year. For more information, read G-Town article.

The Morning Light Sanga will meet for meditation, 3-5 pm at the Work in Beauty House (113 E. Logan). All are invited.

Navajo Nation Fair, September 1-7, Window Rock, AZ. For more information, visit www.navajonationfair.com.

Quilt Club, 6-8 pm at Gallup Service Mart. Come join other quilters in the area to share ideas and projects. Bring your projects for an evening of Show and Tell and discussions about quilting. For more information, call 722-9414.

Spay-Neuter Discount Clinic for Low Income Pet Owners at the Gallup McKinley County Humane Society, N. Highway 491. Call 863-2616 for an appointment.

Four Corners Yoga (601 W. Coal Ave.) is offering free community class at 6 pm. All donations will be remitted to Adopt an Elder. For information, call 505-863-6463, email fourcornersyoga@yahoo.com or friend us on FB @ fourcornersyoga. *All classes are hot and 90 mins. CHANGE YOUR BODY . . .

CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Hozho Center - Zumba Schedule 216 W. Maloney Ave. Two Story Building, north side of Gallup.

Classes held by Vanessa Bowling - ZIN Zumba Instructor, www.vbowling.zumba.com. Sunday 2-3, Monday 6-7, Wednesday & Thursday 6-7. Everyone Welcome. $4 a person. First Class is FREE. Gallup Solar meets the first three Wednesdays of every month at 113 East Logan to discuss everything solar, from megawatt plants to solar lighting for the outhouse. To find out how you can save money on a grid tie in Gallup or for more information, go to new projects at gallupsolar.org or call Don at 505-728-9246.

Beginning Belly Dance classes @ FOF Dance Studio, 115 W. Coal Ave. 6:30-7:30pm. Call 9792047 for more info.

Recharge your week, Mondays at 6 pm by Ford Canyon Park: Beginner’s meditation by Gallup Meditation Group. A great introduction to the many benefits that group meditation provides. Log-in/ Like us on Facebook or call Maria at (505) 8633772 or (505) 863-9404 evenings only.

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Cancer support group, for information call 8633075 or 863-6140.

Community Stage Night, 7-9 pm at El Morro Theatre. All talent welcome, including music, mime, magic, improv, comedy, dance, spoken word, and more. Free admission. Performers may call Rachel at 505-863-7626, email manager@kglp.org, or arrive before 6:45 pm to sign up at the theatre.

Brain Injury Support Group, Mondays 9-11 am at Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup). Learn new ways to deal with old problems. Become a better person by talking to people who know about brain injuries. For more information, call 505-870-1483.

The Morning Light Sanga will meet for meditation, 3-5 pm at the Work in Beauty House (113 E. Logan). All are invited.

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Beginner’s Quilting Part 3 (continuation from August), 6-9 pm at Gallup Service Mart. Continue working on the quilt top you started in the May class.

Learn to quilt the top using your home sewing machine. $45 for three-part class.

For more information, call 722-9414.

Community Coffeehouse! Join us for a free Community Coffeehouse starting at 6:30 pm, at Church of the Holy Spirit.

Musicians, poets, storytellers, jugglers, court jesters, Knights of the Round Table, etc. Call ahead at 505-722-7206 to sign up to share your talents. Not a performer?

Just show up for a night of fun, friendship & free refreshments! The Church of the Holy Spirit is located at 1334 Country Club Drive, just 1 block west of Red Rock Elementary School. For information, call 505-863-4695.

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A N N OU N CE M E N T S Soroptimist International of Gallup is accepting applications for The Live Your Dreams education & training awards for women. To be eligible the woman must provide the primary financial support for her family, be enrolled in a vocational / skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. For more information email us at sigallup@soroptimist.net and visit www.soroptimist.org.

Habitat for Humanity Gallup has clean fill dirt to give away at their construction site.

Leave a message at 505-722-4226 to arrange your pick up times.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Are you interested in learning how to build a house, meeting new friends, lending a ‘hand up, not a hand out’? Join Habitat for Humanity for one or more part-day construction or support sessions. No experience needed but we need drywall, painting & flooring supervisors. We are now building our 5th home in Gallup but we can’t do it without you. Register at www.habitatgallup.org. Call 505-722-4226 for information.

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October 18, Brad Lancaster will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 Conversations, again at UNM-Gallup, presented by Work in Beauty. FREE event. For more info go to workinbeauty.org.

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September Community Calendar Friday

Thursday ONGOING

Crafty Kids, fun for all ages, 4pm at the Children’s Library.

Moms Supporting Moms at Church Rock School, 9-11:30am.

Toastmasters at Earl’s Restaurant, 6:30am. Info: Dale at 722-9420.

Substance Abuse Support Group, CASA, at Gallup Church of Christ, 7pm. Info: Darrel at 863-5530.

Community Yoga, beginner/athletic beginner level.

6:20 pm, Catholic Charities/CIC. 506 W. Rte. 66.

Info: Gene at 505-728-8416.

Gallup Al-Anon meetings 7 pm at First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive (next to GIMC) in Conference Room #1.

Divorce Care Support Group, Thursdays at 7pm.

Location to be determined. For more information, call or email Dan at 505 878-2821 or dkruis@yahoo.com.

ONGOING

Movies for all ages at the Children’s Library@ 4pm.

The weekly Old-Fashioned Hootenanny, at Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, every Friday, starting at 6:30PM. Acoustic musicians are welcome to sit in with the regular players.

Please join us weekly at 6 pm at Ford Canyon Park for Beginner meditation by Gallup Meditation Group. A great introduction to the many benefits that group meditation provides.

We are simple people, from all walks of life and belief systems, trying to connect with our own deep spirituality, through meditation.

Reduced stress, clarity of mind, connection to your true-self. Log-in/ Like us at facebook.com/ gallupjeditation or call Maria at (505) 863-3772 (505) 863-9404 evenings only.

Saturday ONGOING

Every 1st Saturday of the month is RMCHCS Childbirth Education classes for 2014. Classes are held in the library at RMCH and begin promptly at 9:00 am and end at 1:00 pm. The class is designed for busy people who wish to complete the class in one day. Call the Women’s Health Unit at 505-863-7026 to register, the class is free. The facilitator is Beatrice Nunez, RNc. Habitat for Humanity Yards Sale Fundraisers Saturdays, 9am to noon, Warehouse Lane (weather permitting). All kinds of new & used items for the home. Re-modelers’ & contractors’ donations accepted. Call Dale at 505-722-9420 for info.

Come to Gallup Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning in the Downtown Walkway!

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Belly Dance classes at FOF Dance Studio, 115 W. Coal Ave. 5:30-6 pm Kids Belly Dance, 6-7 pm Beginning Belly Dance, 7-8 Advanced Belly Dance. Call 979-2047 for more info.

R e s i d e n t i a l c u s t o m e r s within the Gallup city l i m i t s a r e e l i g i b l e t o participate. Customers s h o u l d p l a c e a l l u n w a nted junk, bulk items, a p p l i a n c e s , a n d f u r n i t u re at the curb by 8 am on t h e d e s i g n a t e d p i c k u p d a y for their neighborhood.

C i t y c r e w s w i l l d i s p o s e of those items the same d a y . I t e m s s h o u l d b e p l a ced at the curb away from a l l o b s t r u c t i o n s ( v e h i cles, trees, mailboxes, f e n c e s , a n d m e t e r s ) to facilitate removal.

Diabetes Education Classes, first four Thursdays of the month, 6:30-8:30 pm, RMCH 2nd floor library. Contact: Carolyn at 863-1865.

Hozho Center - Zumba Schedule 216 W. Maloney Ave. Two Story Building, Northside of Gallup. Classes held by Vanessa Bowling ZIN Zumba Instructor, www.vbowling.zumba. com. Sunday 2-3, Monday 6-7, Wednesday & Thursday 6-7. Everyone Welcome. $4 a person.

First Class is FREE.

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Bali Loops Quilt workshop, 6-9 pm at Gallup Service Mart. So easy but so dramatic. Bali Loops consists of only two different color combinations of 12 1/2” blocks. You alternate the two different color combination blocks to create the quilt design. Use your creative skills and make it scrappy. $15 includes pattern. For more information, call 7229414.

S e p t e m b e r 6 : E a s t S i d e - All Areas East of Boardman A v e . t o V a n d e n B o s c h P k w y. / Rehoboth - includes H i l l c r e s t M H P , D e s e r t R ose MHP, Friendly Village M H P , A d o b e M H P , R e d B l uff MHP, Chamisal MHP & H o u s i n g , R e d H i l l s M H P , Patton Dr., Southfork, I n d i a n H i l l s Neighborhood.

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Gallup Film Festival, September 12-14 at Gallup Downtown Conference Center, 204 W. Coal Ave. For more information, visit gallupfilmfestival.com.

Open Table, “Living the Questions,” a series of 20-minute videos of Christian faith basics discussed in interviews with progressive theologians from a variety of denominations. These sessions are good for any who are just learning about Christianity, or who might be rethinking Soroptimist International of Gallup meets the second Thursday of the their faith. Coal Street Coffee House 2nd & 3rd Fridays at 6:30 pm. Call 905month at Angela’s Café at noon.

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Breastfeeding 101, learn the basics of breastfeeding, 6pm, RMCH 2nd floor Popcorn Theology at Church library AND Baby Bistro, support group for breastfeeding moms and their babies, of the Holy Spirit, 7 pm. Come enjoy 7pm, RMCH 2nd floor library. For more a free movie, sodas, popcorn, and conversation as we explore the gospel information contact Mary Ippel at 505message in contemporary movies.

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This month’s movie: the beautiful and heart-wrenching French film Jean de Second Thursday Diabetes Support Group at Church of the Holy Spirit, 5:30 Florette starring Yves Montand and pm. For all people who suffer from Type Gerard Depardieu. The Church of the 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. The Church of the Holy Spirit is located at 1334 Country Club Drive, Gallup, just 1 block west Holy Spirit is located at 1334 Country Club Drive, Gallup, just 1 block west of of Red Rock Elementary School. For information, call 505-863-4695.

Red Rock Elementary School. Phone: 505-863-4695.

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Gallup Sunrise Kiwanis’s 35th Annual Run for Fun, 6 pm at the Sports Complex (Park Ave., Gallup).

Challenging courses within Complex, approximately 1.5 and 3 miles. Free event, T-shirts given to first 100 runners 12 and under, certificates, coupons, etc. For more information, call John at 505-863-3770.

McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council monthly meeting 2 pm at Red Mesa Center (105 W. Hill Ave.). Call 722-5142 for more information.

First Saturday Healing Prayer and Song, 5 pm at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit.

Something new – a casual and comfortable service devoted to healing of mind, body, and spirit, including a blend of traditional and modern folk-music styles, Scripture, prayer, and Holy Communion. Everyone is very welcome! The Church of the Holy Spirit is located at 1334 Country Club Drive, Gallup, just 1 block west of Red Rock Elementary School. Phone: 505-863-4695.

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Work in Beauty will host a tour of 2014 Demo Projects. Meet in Candy Kitchen early in the morning, going from there to El Morro, and beyond, then back via the Ramah Farmers’ Market Harvest Festival. Friday night camping in Candy Kitchen is possible. Please RSVP to Be Sargent, besmurals@gmail.com, or call 726-2497.

David Taylor, hand and machine appliqué and machine quilting, September 13-14. For more information, call 722-9414.

ArtsCrawl, Downtown Gallup, 7-9 pm. Schedule of events on p. 44.

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Work in Beauty will host a tour of 2014 Demo Projects. Meet early at 113 East Logan, tour projects in Gallup and thence to Window Rock and Ft. Defiance. Please RSVP to Be Sargent, besmurals@gmail.com, or call 726-2497.

CARE 66’s 2014 Mother Road Bicycle Classic, participants and volunteers needed! Call 505722-0066 or visit care66.org for more information.

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Squash Blossom Classic, September 27 & 28 at High Desert Trail System. On Saturday: Screamer Mountain Bike Race. On Sunday: 4.5-Mile Run and Kent Hodges Memorial 1/2 Marathon. For more information and to sign up, visit www.squashblossomclassic.com.

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McKinley County Office of Emergency Management presents 2nd Annual Preparedness & Public Safety Day, 10 am to 2 pm at Rio West Mall. Free admission, prizes, food and fun, including tours of emergency vehicles, DWI simulation obstacle course, live broadcast and medevac helicopter landing.

Soroptimist International of Gallup is hosting a Bake Sale, 9 am to 12 pm at Lowe’s Supermarket (1120 East Hwy. 66). Funds to support various SI programs.

Friends of Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site Native American Art Auction at Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock. The auction has been called the best-kept secret in Arizona but we still attract bidders from both coasts and all over the Southwest because of the exceptional value and authenticity of the auction items. Preview is 9-11 am and the auction will start at 12 noon and go until all items are offered to the bidders. (Remember that the Navajo Reservation will be on daylight saving time.) Call us at 602-370-2875 for more information.

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1. Ruth and Robert Klein take a look at the 2014 Arts Edition while at the North Carolina State Zoo in Asheboro, NC. 2. Louise & Madalyn Pena and Pauline GuillenMontaño share the Gallup Journey on a recent trip they took to New York. One of their tours was to pay tribute to the 9/11 Memorial.

3. Dey Michael of Gallup reads the Journey in Natchitoches, Louisiana (also known as “The City of Lights,“ where they filmed the movie Steel Magnolias). Natchitoches is also the oldest city in the Louisiana Purchase; founded in 1714 and will be 300 years old this year. Thanks to the Thompson family for being so kind to one of our own natives of Gallup.

4. Paul, Loren, and Dennis taking a break so they can read the Journey at Cleco Power Plant in Lena, Louisiana.

5. Frank, Lena, and Sherwin Silago enjoying their favorite community magazine and a great day at the NHRA drag race at the Bandimere Speedway in Denver, Colorado.

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1. Kiedis and Helen Begaye reading the Journey in luscious and green Broad Brook, CT! 2. Miyamura High School seniors read the Journey while on a trip to Switzerland. Gilberto Villicana with Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Henning and friends Luke, Donavan, Candelaria, Trajen, Garhett, Brandon, and Lance.

3. Daniel Berg, Ron Berg and Patty Lundstrom take a gander at the Journey 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Coldfoot, Alaska. Daniel is one of the “extreme hikers” in Coldfoot.

4. Cal Marshall, Pat Maguire, and Yvonne Peperzak-Blake reading the Journey at M&M’s Heron House, Anastasia Island, St. Augustine Beach, Florida.

5. (L-R) Emerald Tanner, Joe Tanner, Lois S. Dubin, Jonathan Tanner, Cindy Tanner in NY, NY at FDR Memorial Park.

6. (L-R) Jonathan Tanner, Peter Brill (exhibition designer), Lois S. Dubin (author & co-curator of “Glittering World”), Emerald Tanner and Cindy Tanner reading the Journey while visiting the Smithsonian NMAI and reviewing details of “Glittering World.”* *For more information on “Glittering World”, please see the August edition of the Gallup Journey.

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