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CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL GRANT COMPLETION AND NEW AWARD The City of Gallup in collaboration with the Northwest Council of Governments and the Business Improvement District finished the projects associated with the 2017 Clean and Beautiful Grant awarded to the City by the State of New Mexico Tourism Office. This grant program, part of the Keep America Beautiful Initiative, awarded the City $20,000 toward downtown beautification and improvements.

One of Two New Large Mural Installations in the Downtown Walkway Alley

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These improvements are now complete. You are invited to visit the new murals, string lighting, pillar lights, trees and landscaping, and recycling bin in the Downtown walkway. These create a significantly more user-friendly environment for all the incredible events hosted there throughout the year. In addition, the City hired a group of youths who cleaned up litter, planted trees in the downtown area, and repainted important stripes in the Downtown Parking Lot west of the Rex Museum (and more!).

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The City is pleased to announce it received a grant of $16,000 for the 2017-2018 year. These funds will be used toward additional murals in the Downtown walkway, lighting behind City Hall (as part of a future Pedestrian Alley Project Design), possible plants in downtown planters, art on Route 66, as well as another round of hiring youth workers to reduce litter in areas of downtown Gallup.

The City would like to thank all the partners who collaborated to make the 2017 downtown beautification projects a success and would like to encourage the community to engage in their own cleanup and beautification efforts.

The Mayor, City Council, and Employees of the City of Gallup would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Independence Day!

New String Lights Above the Downtown Walkway

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The brain…what a weird thing. In elementary school I remember being told that humans only use a small percentage of their brain, now researchers say we use nearly all of it? It’s almost ridiculous when you historically consider how dramatically wrong “expert” assumptions were about the three pound electo-chemical computer in your noggin.

Just a few decades ago it was firmly believed that the brain was mapped, and that each portion of the brain was permanently wired to a specific body part or function. But the brain has proved to be much more adaptable than scientists ever imagined. This new-school brain discovery is called neuroplasticity, and it is the ability of your brain to re-allocate or rewire itself so that mental real estate can be used for tasks that it wasn’t originally mapped to handle.

For example a person who becomes blind in mid-life is no longer stimulating their visual cortex, but with time, the brain is able to rewire the neuropaths so that the mental horsepower of the visual cortex gets repurposed to process auditory signals, and sense of touch. The result is a blind person having much better hearing and touch processing than someone with functional eyes. This is neuroplasticity at its simplest example.

Neuroplasticity is the biological equivalent of your calf muscle unattaching and somehow re-attaching to your injured hamstring to give it full strength. The old school neuroscience heads-of-state were not too happy about these new discoveries and for many years they tried to downplay and restrict the research, because this challenged the previous notions of firm brain mapping that many had staked their careers and research on. But with improving technology and undeniable data, the concept of neuroplasticity is now nearly universally accepted in the neuroscience, world, save a few (it’s sort of like global warming…the facts and data are there, but yet there are still some who find their preconceived notions more attractive).

So what? Who cares? What does this have to do with me? More useless data?

Let me demonstrate with an interesting study in neuroplasticty and why it’s important in everyday life. This study analyzed murder rates in the United States and Canada from 1965 to 1970. This was the time in both countries when TV was first considered mainstream and a common household commodity. In this time period murder rates jumped 90% in the U.S. and 89% in Canada, whereas in decades before both countries saw only single-digit rate increases. But lots of things were going at this time…who is to say it’s TV that’s causing more murders?

As a control, the study used South Africa since TV did not become mainstream in that country until 1978. Because of Apartheid and race, issues, many only white-on-white murder was studied. Strangely the murder rate in South Africa jumped 131% with the intro to TV from 1978 to 1982, while it had remained flat from 1960-1976.

So television comes to a country and murder rates go up? Is this really that strange? It is when you consider the content of early TV. Telelvision didn’t have violent content in those years, it had “Leave it to Beaver” or “I love Lucy”, it had all rated “G” stuff. So what’s going on?

Scientists believe that the introduction of TV was creating neuroplastic changes where the human brain was being stimulated emotionally with the drama of a show, while simultaneously the viewer was being trained to not think or evaluate what was going on. People came home from work and watched TV to relax and were brought into an emotion without really analyzing it. The result is that the emotional parts of the brain were being stimulated without the logical parts of the brain being strengthened to balance it.

Over time, the result is a neuroplastic change where emotional neuropaths were encouraged and the logical neuropaths were weakened. The result is less control of your emotions. Someone who gets in a rage, no longer has a strong logical brain structure to calm down the emotions and remind them that they will ruin their life and go to jail if they kill someone. Instead they lose control, and can’t process the reality of their actions untill the deed is already done.

Likewise, neuroplastic changes can happen as a result of spiritual discipline. Interacting, meditating, and thinking deeply about truths on a regular basis stimulates neuropaths which encourage calmness, empathy, and helps develop stronger connections between the logical and emotional portions of your psyche. In this way, you are biologically more capable of producing fruit that is most opposite of murder, perhaps most easily described as…love.

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Contents 8 Questions for a Rodeo Mom:

26 Normandy:

42 Lauren Null:

12 Rodeo Moms:

30 Three Names – Two Forts:

46 Walking in Beauty

14 Ceremonial Rodeo

34 Grandpa: Bradley Keeler

Tanya Martinez Kathy Polich

Jay Mason

Martin Link

15 Ceremonial Schedule 22 West by the Southwest: Ernie Bulow

38 Native Calisthenics: Abram Benally

40 Car Review:

Explore with your kids this Summer

47 Treasure hunt 50 A quick guide to helping your horse achieve peak health: Emily Spulak, DMV

52 Event Calendar

Greg Cavanaugh

Contributors: Ernie Bulow Chuck Van Drunen David Conejo-Palacios Sandra McKinney Greg Cavanaugh Emily Spulak, DVM

Tanya Martinez Jay Mason Bradley Keeler Lauren Null Kathy Polich Martin Link

Publishers: Daisy & Jason Arsenault Chuck & Jenny Van Drunen Staff: Sandra McKinney Managing Editor: Aileen McCarthy

Cover: Thank you to Wild Thing Bull Riding for allowing us to use this great photo for our cover.

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You know the song. Don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys. What happened?

I knew he was going to be a cowboy when he was born. His dad knew he was going to ride sheep as soon as he was of age.

born he has always been a dare devil and this one topped it with him wanting to ride bulls!

As parents we are always looking to get our kids into some type of positive Did you grow up in a rodeo family?

No not at all. My husband, Bubba, is the activity. Has rodeo been that for your family? one that has been around rodeo. Bubba I love the rodeo world. People in this rode bulls so Braydon wanted to follow in sport are so kind and generous! They are his dad’s footsteps. always willing to help all the kids out. In other sports we have found that the parents When your son came home and told are only worried about their kids and don't you he wanted to do rodeo, what did support other kids! In this sport they are so you think?

He had been on a sheep when he was little supportive of your kids! If your kids don't do well it's, all on them, no one else. I love it and I knew that bulls where in his future. because it doesn't matter what school you go I just didn't think it would be so soon. to or who the competition's parents are, it's all about you and your talents.

Then when he came home and told you he wanted to ride bulls, how did Is it difficult to enter into rodeo, is it you feel?

I actually asked him, "why son? You love to expensive, what kind of advice do you give your mother a heart attack!" Since he was have for someone who is interested in the sport?

No, around Gallup it is very easy. There are rodeos around almost every weekend in the spring and summer. Braydon was part of the Arizona High School Rodeo Association.

It does get expensive, but that's why you have to win and have sponsors. Braydon had three sponsors this year. Prestige United, Ed Corley's and Abeita Glass! We would like to thank them for supporting our son this year!

Now, did Waylon have the song all wrong?

HaHaHa, umm, I think he did! I love my son being a cowboy, they grow up with great respect!

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“AP” @ GMCS 7 Questions about Advanced Placement What is “Advanced Placement”?

“AP” or Advanced Placement is a program designed by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high-school students.

What are the benefits to students who enroll in an “AP” class?

American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high school scores on the examinations. In addition, the classes offer a more challenging curriculum for students who excel academically, keeping them interested and engaged in school.

Are there any benefits for parents if their children enroll in “AP” classes?

Aside from keeping their students engaged and challenged academically, the opportunity to have an “AP” course-granted college credit can save families money as their students pursue post-secondary education. The average cost for 1 (3-hour) course averages $939.00. If a student takes and produces a high enough score on the “AP Exam”, it could add up to considerable savings and provide the opportunity for an earlier graduation date from college.

What challenges will students face if they choose to enroll in an “AP” course?

“AP” courses can be difficult. The pace is usually faster than an average high school course, and the information covered in done in a much more in-depth manner. Even though the workload may present challenges for the student, the reward is by far greater than the risk.

What if I’m not sure that I qualify for taking “AP” class, what should I do?

Students can ask their teacher, counselor, or principal for guidance related to the pre-requisites for enrolling in an Advanced Placement course.

Are there any costs involved with taking an advanced placement class?

Yes, “AP” classes have a mandatory “AP EXAM” at the end of each course that costs $93.00. If a student is unsure whether they can afford the expense, there are scholarship opportunities and reduced rates available through the school district. Students should check with their counselor to see if they qualify for financial help. This should NOT be a barrier to taking an “AP” class, as the majority of our students qualify for some financial assistance.

Is there anything else we should know about “AP” classes?

Yes, ALL “AP” classes are taught by an instructor who has received training through the College Board and had their class approved by that organization.

These classes are an exciting and challenging opportunity for our student population to experience the structure and expectations of college-level instruction. This also opens up more opportunities for scholarships for students motivated to do well in these accelerated classes.

By Kathy Polich

Rodeo Moms During rodeo season when Gallup hosts several youth events, you may get the opportunity to glimpse some rare and fabulous creatures.These majestic beings are fearless, determined, and often great looking!

They are 100% loyal and eager to work hard for the contestants. WHOA!!! I’m not talking about the horses that partner with the kids to win some cash. I’m speaking of the Rodeo Moms who orchestrate the whole endeavor.

For those of you who are new to the world of rodeo, let me lay out the basics with a little Rodeo Culture 101. Rodeo is a family affair. It’s a major investment financially, as well as time. Before you can even hit your first rodeo, you have to throw down some coin. If you’re starting small and local, you might be able to get a starter horse for a few thousand bucks. Top dollar horses could cost you upwards of $20,000. That same sweet creature will set you back at least a $100 bucks per month in feed. Tack, including a saddle, halter, bridle, etc. isn’t cheap. Have you priced a new pick-up and horse trailer lately? As you can see, the financial investment is a bit more than throwing your kid in a minivan and hitting a soccer tournament.

It’s also time-consuming. Horses are athletes and should

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be treated as such. They require an exercise regimen as well as top-notch nutrition. Just as in any sport, practice makes perfect. Rodeo kids spend countless hours a week perfecting their craft and dreaming of gold buckles.

Rodeo parents spend countless hours a week making sure those goals are attainable.

Now let’s get back on the topic of Rodeo Moms.

I know it’s the year 2017 and women are in the workforce just as often as men. I mean no disrespect to the Rodeo Dads who spend countless hours hauling their kids down the road. Or, for that matter, to the women who are unable to go due to work conflict. Most families have to sacrifice to hit the road! Maybe next time, I’ll focus on them. Right now, I want to chat about the ladies that do it alone.

Especially for outsiders, people are often surprised to see a mom driving a huge truck, pulling a trailer, and wrangling her brood! My dad worked for the railroad which meant most of the time he stayed behind while my mom hauled me around the state. Most of my hauling buddies had dads that stayed home to work or take care of things. Our moms hauled us around.

I look back on the late 80’s and 90’s with much fondness. Rodeo families spend so much time on the road together they become closer than blood. I am still close with so many from that time in my life.

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I have many memories of the convoys of families from around here that we traveled with: Voigt, Harris, Truby, Mraz, Usrey, Turley, Horsely, Marsh, Anderson, Waldy, Byerley, and some I’ve probably left off of the list. My older brother and sister would add many more. Even though I recall all those dads being present when they could, the bulk of my recollections are about the adventures we had with our moms! If you know any of the moms from the list of names above, you know I grew up around some strong women. My friends and I spent every weekend in a different town doing what we loved. We had a whole herd of women taking care of us. You see, rodeo is different from most sports in a very important way. The cowboy code is pretty simple and summed up pretty well by Tim McGraw: Always stay humble and kind. It’s simplistic but so rewarding. You cheer for your buddy. You help them to succeed. You congratulate them and mean it when they beat you. You don’t brag when you beat them. The best part, you watch out for each other’s kids like they’re your own. I love when there is a rodeo in town. It’s so refreshing to see young people saying please, thank you, yes sir, and no ma’am. When kids are accountable to an entire group, they rise up to those expectations.

Sharmyn's Family I used to look back and think that my mom sacrificed so much of her personal time when she would have rather been doing something else.

Hauling hay, saddling horses, and opening chutes in the practice pen were not things she chose. Now that I’m a mom, I have developed a different spin. Those other moms were her rodeo sisterhood. She looked forward to the weekends with the Rodeo Moms as much as I did with the Rodeo Kids! While we were at the dances and swimming at the pools, those moms were having a blast too! As many friends as I made, she did also. In fact, just last week my mom picked up one of her rodeo mom friends from the airport in Albuquerque and brought her to Gallup to watch her grandson in the high school rodeo. That’s a 30-plusyear friendship that started outside an arena!

I’m sure my recounting of driving down the road in a motor home pulling a horse trailer with 70 mph winds is a lot different from my mother’s version. My friend and I were asleep and not worried a bit. Our moms white-knuckled that trip and got us home safe. While my friends and I were checking out cute cowboys and sharing secrets, our moms were doing the same!! Those women showed us by example to be independent and competent! They modeled strong friendships!

My kids like to ride horses but have never been interested in hitting the rodeo trail. Instead, I haul them to soccer and baseball tournaments. We have made great friendships and have had a lot of fun, but I still miss that rodeo culture. Make no mistake, they may not rodeo, but they still have a Rodeo Mom. If you see one of my boys around town, they will open the door for you, look you in the eye when they shake your hand, and be polite. They cheer for their team mates on

and off the field. If you catch them doing anything to the contrary, point it out and make them cowboy up!

It’s rodeo season, keep your eyes out for Rodeo Moms. They might have some great stories to share!

Sharmyn Munoz – That’s Mrs. Munoz to you, if you attend Red Rock Elementary where Sharmyn is the acting principal. She and her husband, Senator George Munoz have been hauling their boys to rodeos for over a decade! Landon has a few years left of high school rodeo, and Zane is off to the college circuit. Talk about Rodeo Moms, Sharmyn had a great one. I used to love watching them roll up in style to a rodeo in their Lincoln Town car pulling a one horse trailer. Her Rodeo Mom would step out of that car with movie star good looks. It was classic!!

Brandy Sanchez is still hitting the road herself.

Brandy and her husband Anthony are business owners (Subway) who dedicate much of their life to supporting the kids of our town. Anthony is often seen on the baseball diamond coaching.

Brandy manages to make all her boys’ baseball games at GHS and Rehoboth, hang out with her two year-old, and hit barrel races most weekends.

You can tell Austin, Tyler, Cole, and Bailey has a Rodeo Mom; they are all extremely polite and hard-working.

When Andrea Davis fell in love with her bull rider Matt, I wonder if she envisioned her heart stopping every time their son got on a bull. I bet that’s exactly what happens when Tallon puts his spurs to a junior bull every weekend. Just like his dad, he is already making a name for himself on the circuit. Hopefully, her daughter will decide to chase cans (barrel race) and not cowboys!

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SOME OF MIKE KIRK’S PERFORMERS AT THE LOS ANGELES SHRINE CONVENTION IN 1925. MANY OF THE DANCERS ARE CROPPED OUT. MIKE KIRK IS SEATED BETWEEN THE TWO DRUMS. THE LITTLE WHITE GIRL BEHIND HIM IS VICTORIA KERNER, “ADOPTED ZUNI”. ON THE LEFT OF THE PHOTO THE KNEELING MAN IS KIRK’S FRIEND LONKEENA WHO BROUGHT THREE “OLLA MAIDENS” FOR THE FIRST CEREMONIAL. In April of 1929 the L. A. Examiner printed a short and rather flippant piece that ran…“this same six-foot cowboy used to ‘jist make up songs t’entertain the boys’ and sing these melodies to the accompaniment of a cracked but mellow-toned guitar.” From cowboy, to snake-oil salesman, to lawman, to singer…“there you have the evolution of Jules Verne Allen, erstwhile cowboy who now has gained fame as interpreter of frontier music and whose phonograph records have carried his voice into thousands of homes.”

Phonograph records were still something of a novelty at the time and a “cowboy” singer was an even more unusual critter. Allen and…“his manager “Mike” Kirk, student of American early-west life, is at the Hollywood Plaza Hotel.” Adding to the oddness of this “singing cowboy fella,” his namesake was well known to American audiences. Jules Verne, French novelist and “Father” of science fiction [Journey to the Center of the Earth, for example] is the second most translated author of all time, behind only Shakespeare.

The truly amazing thing about the story is Jules Verne Allen’s place in American music history. The title “The Original Singing Cowboy,” was copyrighted by his record company, RCA Victor. Allen said he started cowboying at the age of ten, and was part of five trail drives. Later he was on the El Paso police force and a deputy sheriff of Bernalillo Country, N.M., which is probably where Mike Kirk met the man.

Mike Kirk’s role as entertainment promoter apparently began long before he sold the idea of the Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial to local businessmen. Among his many interests was fisticuffs, as it was called then.

When the greenhorn Kirk went to work in Chinle for C. N. Cotton in 1911, he taught the local Navajos the game of checkers and how to box. It didn’t take

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him long to have his own trading post, and then several more. World War I was an interruption, but Gallup’s Kitchen’s Opera House resumed business in 1919 and Gallup already had an admirable reputation for its boxers.

A local kid named Jack Myrick wanted a bout with a nationally known fighter. Mike Kirk promoted the fight and it was no small deal. A boxer named Benny Chavez who had ties to New Mexico was just out of the army and trying to restart his career.

A 1919 newspaper article boasted… “For the young and hungry Myrick, Gallup coughed up a big enough purse to bring Chavez to them. He was able to wrangle a draw from the hometown ref.” A Gallup paper, the Carbon City News, declared of Myrick, “His entry into the fighting game marks a new epoch in the history of the game in this city and vicinity.”

There is not record of how much it took to bring this show to Gallup, or where Mike Kirk found the money. There have always been boosters for the town, but it took someone with imagination and energy to make things happen.

That is certainly what Kirk brought to the Ceremonial idea. He didn’t invent the idea, he just packaged it. Fairs were already an established event all over America, and Buffalo Bill had put forward the notion that Indian dances were entertainment.

I have always believed that the first Navajo fair was held in Shiprock in 1911, but I recently discovered a fair in the Aneth area that had already been going for ten years, and was creating a market for Teec Nos Pos designed rugs. Then Agent F. S. Stacher in Crownpoint started one there.

Mike Kirk already had a stable of runners and dancers which he toured all over the country. Grand Canyon had established a Hopi village with a three-story pueblo to house them. There is a famous photo of Einstein posing with them in a war bonnet.

Ernie’s First Selfie At that time all Indians had to wear feathers.

Kirk had great success there with his troupe and wanted to take them on the national vaudeville circuit.

Some Gallup boosters talked him into staging an event in Gallup instead.

Mike spent many hours and a ton of energy talking tribal leaders in the Southwest into the idea. Navajos were good from the start, and a number of Zunis were already performing for him, but the Hopis were a different matter. They didn’t want to expose their religious doings to Anglo eyes.

Of course there was little in the way of religious exposure in the dances presented MIKE KIRK AND NAVAJO SINGER GREY EYES at Ceremonial, though it was advertised and promoted as the “real thing”. To this day there is a feeling that saying the dances were made up is wrong.

At various times the Hopis and the Utes boycotted the event. One of the Pueblos never sent a group at all.

From the beginning Mike Kirk had plenty of other irons in the fire. He took Zuni runners several times to San Francisco for the Redwood Country race that covered 480 miles and a Zuni man over sixty won second and third two years in a row.

When Kirk first started coaching runners he put one of his fastest men in track cleats.

The fellow fell down midway in the race. All of his long distance runners ran barefoot.

MIKE KIRK PAINTED UP TWO CADILLACS AND TOOK SOME OF HIS BEST PEOPLE CROSS COUNTRY TO PUBLICIZE CEREMONIAL In nineteen thirty he had another idea. He had been trying to get his racers into the Olympics with little success. They would qualify, and then not compete. He was missing another Native custom, nearly a taboo, against that kind of personal competition. And his competitions brought unwanted attention to the group.

by Ernie Bulow He had the idea of introducing his best runners, Hopi and Zuni, to the bicycle, and get them ready for the 1932 Olympics. There was never another news item about it, so apparently he didn’t get any takers.

His trip to Los Angeles in 1925 was a huge success, including one rather peculiar event. The Zuni tribe adopted a little white girl named Victoria Louise Kerner though she and the Zunis were totally ignorant of each other.

Why this particular item was on the program is a complete mystery.

Kirk was still running his trading enterprise and the Gallup Independent noted “Incidentally, Mr. Kirk expects to do considerable business with the Shriners and JULES VERNE ALLEN, ORIGINAL in anticipation he has COWBOY SINGER shipped bales of rugs and quantities of other Indian products which will be on display and for sale.” I hope he did well.

Mike parted ways with the Ceremonial group after only a few years. His critics declared it was because the event wasn’t making enough money. I believe it was because the locals had no desire to make Ceremonial into a grand extravaganza on the scale his imagined.

He gave it another try in 1927, organizing an even grander show in Albuquerque that he called “First American” combining cowboys, Indians and Spaniards, and even an Indian opera on the last night.

His entrance of the Conquistadors into New Mexico raised ire in Santa Fe, where they MIKE KIRK HELPS READY PARADE already had a similar production.

INDIANS. THAT IS MIKE’S OWN HORSE The Santa Fe New Mexican complained, “When better fiestas are made you understand Mike Kirk will copy them.” His great show only ran three years, though he had a contract for five.

At least one writer was kinder, saying of First American… “Its creation further attests the genius of the impresario Mike Kirk.”

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NORMANDY Seventy three years ago last month the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin the final chapter of the defeat of the Nazis. I had always wanted to visit this place that changed the world as we know it. Even today in Normandy (which is a region of France not a town) you see the message, “Bienvenue à nos libérateurs.”

(Welcome to our liberators.)

This adventure began when Kitty and I drove from Paris to the town of Bayeux.

This village is home to the famous Bayeux tapestry which tells the story of another war in 1066. There was no mass media then so artists told the story of war to the people by weaving tapestries. The Bayeux tapestry tells the story of William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy, and his invasion of England. The amazing fact about the tapestry is its size; the tapestry is almost 100 yards long. Can you imagine a Navajo rug the length of a football field? The room in the museum extends 50 yards in one direction and then you turn the corner to view the rest of the tapestry in a different direction. I had forgotten that Haley’s comet is depicted on the tapestry, and that fact was used by astronomers to predict its return.

We stayed in a French country inn. It was probably the most exquisite small hotel I have ever visited. My perception of the French people had come from earlier experiences with rude shopkeepers and 26 July 2017

“They fight not for the lust of conquest.

They fight to end conquest.

They fight to liberate.”

President Franklin D. Roosevelt

waiters in Paris. The staff at Villa Lara was just the opposite. They could not do enough to help make your stay memorable. From the elegant French breakfast in the morning to the cozy fireplace in the drawing room at night I felt I was in heaven. Nicolas was the perfect bellman and bartender, and Ines was the delightful hostess who gave wonderful dining suggestions at night. The beautiful rooms were immaculately clean and comfortable. This place really does exist; this is not an advertisement.

The next morning, we were ready to go.

Nicole, our guide, arrived bright and early on a day that became cold, rainy, and windy.

She drove our car through the backroads of Normandy which was beautiful all by itself.

Our first stop was the American cemetery. It was a captivatingly beautiful place. I searched the visitor’s center to see if any Gallupians or Navajo soldiers were buried there but found none. I am sure some of our soldiers landed on beaches, but thankfully did not die in the invasion. As you walk the grounds which overlook Omaha Beach, you cannot help being moved by the sacrifice of the men (and some women) who died for all of us.

There are eight Medal of Honor recipients buried in the cemetery, including Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. When relatives of any fallen hero come to the cemetery, an honor guard escorts them to Omaha beach where they bring some sand back to their loved one’s tombstone which is made of white marble.

The sand is rubbed on the stone which

illuminates the name with a golden shine.

Prayers are said, and taps is played. Believe it or not, they still find bodies from the war when there is new development in the area.

They do their best to identify the soldier, but there are many graves with no name.

We also learned the real story of “Saving Private Ryan.” The real family name was not Ryan but Niland. Two of the four brothers are buried in the American cemetery. It was believed that the third Niland brother had been killed in the Pacific theater; he was

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later found alive. When Washington directed the Army to find the last Niland son so that the Nilands would not lose all of their sons, it was an Army major who completed the task. It was not Tom Hanks, but a Catholic priest named Father Sampson. Private Ryan was actually Sergeant Niland. Evidently Steven Spielberg did not want a priest to be the hero of the movie.

We stopped for lunch in a small fishing village. The fish was local and delicious; every day the fishermen venture out into the Atlantic. They must still be careful to avoid German mines from World War Two which are still found in the sea. It is hard enough to earn your living on the water in all kinds of weather; they have the added peril of active mines left over from the war. What a job!

The two American beaches are Omaha and Utah. When you see the beaches, it is hard to grasp the enormity of the military operation which took place on June 6, 1944. It is estimated that 150,000 ground troops, 13,000 paratroopers and 30,000 vehicles were delivered to the beaches that day. More than 2 million soldiers, sailors and airmen were involved in the campaign.

The Normandy area resembles a peninsula along the French coast. The idea was to drop paratroopers at the beginning of the peninsula to prevent German reinforcements once the invasion began. It mostly worked except that many of the paratroopers were dropped way off course. The consensus is that Utah Beach was a success with few casualties, and Omaha was a bloodbath.

Utah Beach has two exits from the beach, and the Germans had placed their defenses well so that a crossfire would be created if an invasion occurred. The Navy and Air

Force bombarded these positions, and the exits were established early in the fight. As a result, the lives lost were reduced. Only 179 soldiers died that day on Utah Beach.

Just the opposite occurred on Omaha Beach.

There were five exits, and the bombardment from the sea and air was miscalculated so that instead of eliminating the defenses, the bombs and artillery landed in the fields behind the beaches and killed mostly cattle.

When the Americans landed, they had to fight for every inch of territory. It took many hours to establish exits from Omaha beach.

In total, several thousand Americans lost their lives that day on Omaha Beach.

We visited Saint Lo that day, as well. The town was virtually destroyed during the invasion, but now it is rebuilt. Saint Lo was the village at the front of the peninsula that was the first to be liberated by the paratroopers.

The old church was mostly destroyed; today it is restored. Inside I saw a first – a stained glass window which contains Mary, her son Jesus, and paratroopers. The paratroopers who liberated Saint Lo donated the money for that window. On our way back to the hotel, we stopped and prayed at a German cemetery.

There were so many dead German soldiers that they are buried two to a grave, and many of the gravestones have no name on them. 77,000 Germans died in the D-day invasion.

President Roosevelt was correct; the Americans came to liberate-not conquer.

They were successful, and the local French people are still thankful that their country was returned to them. War is a heartbreaking and devastating human experience, but sometimes it must be fought and won.

Let us hope and pray that it will never be necessary to fight such a war again.

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Come and enjoy with your family this amazing film at the Historic El Morro Theatre, August 3rd @ 7pm. This free movie night is our way of showing our gratitude and our appreciation for all you have done throughout the years to support Native American artisans. Concession will be on us!

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Three Names Two Forts A hundred and seventy years have come and gone since a natural spring at the northern edge of the Zuni Mountains, frequented by local black bears because of both the water and the many currant and berry bushes that grew there, has become the hub, or center of a wide range of human activity, reflecting the various historical vignettes that took place here over the years. The Navajos have called it "Shush bi toh," the Spaniards and Mexicans called it "Ojo del Oso," and the Americans now call it Bear Springs.

On November 22, 1846, the first major contact between Navajos and Anglo-Americans took place at this spring when a military detachment under the command of Col. Alexander Doniphan (part of the Army of the West) met with a delegation of Navajo chiefs, including Sarcilla Largo, Sandoval and the aging Narbona and signed a treaty of mutual nonaggression.

Almost 15 years later, in August 1860 the site was chosen for the location of a fort as part of a network of defenses against the Navajos. The earlier treaty became less and less enforceable and hostilities grew between native tribes and pueblos, the Hispanic population and now the Americans who were moving into the region in ever greater numbers. The fort was named for Col. Thomas T. Fauntleroy, who at that time was the Commander of the Military Department of New Mexico.

A year later, following a serious fight that followed a controversial horse race, the fort's name was changed when Col. Fauntleroy resigned his commission and joined the Confederacy. The post was renamed in honor of Gen. Nathaniel Lyon, who had been killed a couple of weeks earlier at the Battle of Wilson's Creek in Missouri. But the possibility of Civil War engagements closer to home, mainly in the Rio Grande Valley, prompted the closure of Ft. Lyon on December 10, 1861, and the troops were moved to Ft. Craig below Socorro.

The long porch on the barracks, with the stairway going up to the second floor.

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During the spring of 1862 the threat of a Confederate invasion out of Texas became a reality.

The troops at Ft. Craig were defeated at the nearby Battle of Val Verde (February 21). The victorious Confederates continued northward, capturing Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and then turned eastward on the Santa Fe trail. They were repulsed by troops out of Ft. Union at the 3-day Battle of Glorieta Pass on March 26-28. Following the retreat of the Rebel forces back to Texas, the commander of the Military Department of New Mexico, Gen. James Carleton, was able to focus his attention on the rising number of Indian incursions throughout the Territory.

In early 1863, while conducting a concerted campaign against the southern Apaches with troops out of Ft. Stanton, Carleton made plans for a fall/winter campaign against the Navajo.

He re-occupied abandoned Ft. Defiance and renamed it Ft. Canby, established a reservation and adjoining fort on the Pecos River at Bosque Redondo (naming the fort after Gen. Edwin Boss

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Sumner) as a future reservation for both Apaches and Navajos, and established another front-line post and garrison center near the Hispanic community of San Rafael. Carleton named this new post "Fort Wingate" to honor Captain Benjamin A. Wingate, an infantry officer who had served at Ft. Lyon, and who had died of wounds suffered during heroic conduct at the Battle of Val Verde.

Following a concentrated, vigorous 6-month campaign that didn't even stop in spite of severe winter blizzards, the desperate Navajos began surrendering by the hundreds, either at Ft. Canby or Ft. Wingate. By March 6, 1864 nearly 2,000 Navajos left Ft. Canby on the 300-mile trek to Ft. Sumner – the nightmare of the Long Walk had begun. By the end of 1865 over 8,000 Navajos and Apaches were incarcerated at the 40-mile square reservation at Bosque Redondo.

On September 1, 1866 the commander of Ft. Wingate, Capt. Edmund Butler reported that, "I had the pleasure of receiving the surrender of the well-known Chief Manuelito today."

Manuelito and his band arrived at Ft. Sumner on October 5. The following year, on November 1, 1867 the administration of the Navajo reservation was turned over to the Indian Bureau, and six months later, in April 1868 discussions led to a concept of an agreement which would allow the survivors the opportunity to return to their ancestral homeland.

By the end of May, Gen. William T. Sherman, and Col. Samuel F. Tappan, members of the Peace

Commission, met with Barboncito, Manuelito, and 10 members of the Navajo council of headmen at Ft. Sumner and drafted a 12-page treaty. Gen. George W. Getty, commander of the Military District of New Mexico, was also in attendance. Three copies of the final draft were signed and agreed to on June 1, 1868.

Almost immediately afterwards plans for the movement out of the Bosque Redondo were made.

Gen. Getty ordered 50 wagons full of supplies to proceed as quickly as possible from Ft. Union. He also ordered the immediate abandonment of the San Rafael site of Ft. Wingate. The garrison, supplies and all moveable equipment were to be sent to Bear Springs, some 45 miles to the west, and used to refurbish the abandoned Ft. Lyon. The reactivated facility was called Ft. Wingate II. It was almost completely rebuilt by July 23, when over 7,000 Navajos arrived there on their way back from Ft. Sumner.

They encamped on the broad open meadow just north of the fort while a crew of surveyors were dispatched to delineate the boundaries of the treaty reservation, and a Navajo work force was assembled to go to the old site of Ft. Canby, now renamed back to Ft. Defiance and rehabilitate the buildings for the newly established Agency. A final issue of rations was distributed at Ft. Wingate and the 50 Army wagons from Ft. Union were given to the various Navajo headmen. The six wagons from Ft. Sumner remained to be used by the Agency.

By the end of August, all the Navajos had been resettled, and the task of rebuilding a nation had begun – for all practical purposes, the Long Walk was over.

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Cliarity, tlie Sweetest of words Perhaps one of the sweetest words For the poor and those who can afford, too CHARITY should be given by everyone

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By: Risha Ahmad (12-years)

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS IN THE world to see is a person who needs hope, giving hope to others. For example, if we see a person out in the freezing cold give their coat to another that the other person may be kept warm, we are touched. If we see a person with severe injuries from the war speaking words of encouragement to the youth of today, we are touched. If we see a poor person giving the last of his or her money to feed the hungry, we are touched.

So it was by observing the quiet behavior of a man in Gallup, who over the years has without fanfare given of his resources to help the homeless, the hungry and the freezing, that we were touched. He found a way to make his property-the Nizhoni Laundry at the corner of Nizhoni and Second Street -a haven for street people on Saturday mornings.

In partnership with Bill Camarata, he allowed his property to be used to set up tables and chairs to feed those in need every Saturday Morning.

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As the program developed, not only was food served but sometimes other rations such as canned goods, crackers, nutrition bars, take-out sandwiches along with coffee, juice and water.

From a meager beginning this has grown to serve as many as sixty people on any given Saturday.

In my readings, I came across a book called Como Ser Como Jesus? (How to be like Jesus?). The book depicts the many ways in which we can live a life of simplicity as Jesus did, yet go around helping others in need. How ironic that the owner of the Nizhoni Laundry is named Jesus. He quietly serves others. How fitting that his behavior models "How to be like Jesus?"

The answer is simple SERVE OTHERS. -Palacios

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By Bradley Keeler

GRANDPA

other members in church as they shook my hand right after shaking his.

My grandpa had a knack for making me feel like I was special. I don’t think that it was unique to me though. I believe he made all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren feel like they were special. It wasn’t that he coddled us, but rather it was a certain something that we felt, where he was genuinely happy to One of my earliest childhood memories, see us or genuinely happy to speak with was sitting in the back of our church with us. He made us feel like we mattered and my grandpa. As a deacon in our church, when we were with him, it felt like we he had a special seat in the back and after were the most important people in his life enough whining to my mom and grandma, at that moment. This extended beyond I could hop out of our pew, and scamper family. Customers at his store, members to the back of the church to sit with him. of his church, friends, both casual and He always had room for me in his seat and close, would routinely express a closeness always pulled out a pack of green mint they felt when they spoke with him or Lifesavers, just for me. He never spoke worked with him. out-loud to greet me when I reached his I used to love talking to my grandpa chair, but a quick smile and a nod of his on the phone. Whether it was calling him head made me know that I was welcome to at home or at work, I could hear whoever sit with him. After church, I used to stand happened to answer the phone say to my with him and I was warmly greeted by grandpa, “Bill, its Bradley.” Grandpa would When I was asked to write something about Grandpa, I must admit I wasn’t sure where to start. He was such a huge part of my life that when he passed away, it was like not feeling all the warmth of the sun as you walk out into the sunshine. It is hard to describe, but it was how he made me feel whenever I was around him.

always follow up with, “Bradley?” and as he picked up the handset he would always start by saying “Hey Bradley!”

It wasn’t so much what he said, but rather how he said it. It was the tone and nuance of his voice that conveyed to me that he was genuinely happy to hear from me. Now I know that there had to be times when I called when he was tired or busy with something else, but never once did I call him and hear a sigh or grumble on the other end of the phone. Never once.

That’s what I’ll miss the most I think. Its selfish on my part, which is odd, because my grandpa was the farthest thing from selfish, but I will miss the way he made me feel. Just simple acts on his part, whether it was the excitement in his voice on the phone, or the way he would turn in his chair and smile, whenever I would walk into his office. He always made me feel special and he always made me feel loved, which was a precious gift, that I, and many other, were fortunate to have received for so many years.

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OUR LOCAL NINJA WARIOR Abram Benally

How did you get involved in the Ninja Warrior competition?

What was the process?

When I was in Junior High, my friends and I heard about a Ninja Warrior show on channel G4.

The show originally started in Japan and that is where it caught my attention 10 plus years ago.

Fast forwarding to my sophomore year in College I started to hear rumors about the U.S. starting its own Ninja Warrior show. Come to find out it was true, so I started training for this competition through nothing but natural bodyweight exercise called Calisthenics. With this type of workout, I was able to see results sooner and more efficiently than going to the gym trying to lift heavy weights to bulk up. To get on the show one would submit a video, or if you miss the deadline, you can go on as a walk-on. But that could take up to two weeks to a month of waiting in line for an opportunity.

Each region has their own walk-on. Our region would be Denver, Oklahoma City, Houston, or California.

I have seen the Ninja Warrior on television.

You have to be in some serious shape to do those courses. How much training (time spent) and what type of exercises do you do?

Typically, I spend about five days each week training, roughly about three hours of Calisthenics.

Out of that three hours of training, I spend a good hour of running or swimming to help with my breathing. As a Ninja Warrior, breathing is the

key to maximizing your potential, because without proper breathing your muscles will get fatigued a lot sooner. The type of exercises I use for training as a Ninja Warrior is your basic calisthenics movements; push-ups, squats, lunges, pull-ups, ab crunches, and burpees. One thing that also helped me is Rock Climbing which improved my finger and grip strength tremendously. A lot of Ninja Warrior obstacles challenge your grip strength along with upper body strength.

How far have you gone in the competition?

Have you ever been on television, and where have you had to travel to compete?

I have made it to Stage 3. There is a stage called the Flying Salmon Ladder where I misjudged the distance and overshot my landing by two inches.

I competed on Season 8. To compete I went to Southern California at the time.

Where do you see this going? Are you going to pursue this full-time?

I would like to bring this type of Ninja Warrior Obstacle here to the local area and Navajo Nation reservation. I compete when I can because I run my own Calisthenics Business full time. I travel extensively for what I do and I am my own boss.

How do we keep informed about your Ninja Warrior exploits?

The way I get informed is by other Ninja Warrior Athletes who have become friends throughout my

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Driving Impressions

“Style. Space. Comfort”

2017 Buick La Crosse Essence I should simply start with the aspect of the new LaCrosse that made the biggest impression on me, the powertrain! I may sound like a broken record always comparing modern cars to cars of the past, but seriously, this new for 2017 Buick LaCrosse uses an SPECIFICATIONS Vehicle type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan Price as tested: $40,600 (base price: $38,665) Engine type: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection Displacement: 223 cu in, 3649cc Power: 310 hp @ 6800 rpm Torque: 268 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm Transmission: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 114.4 in Length: 197.5 in Width: 73.5 in Height: 57.5 in Passenger volume: 103 cu ft Trunk volume: 15 cu ft Curb weight: 3888 lb FUEL ECONOMY: EPA highway/city/ combined driving: 31/21/25 mpg

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updated version of GM’s ubiquitous 3.6 liter DI V6 making 310 hp @ 6,700 rpm, and 268 lb-ft @5200 rpm and sent through an 8-speed automatic. Humor me a moment.

When I was in high school, in the early 90’s, my friend’s older brother bought a FWD, 3.4-liter DOHC 4-speed Pontiac Grand Prix GTP…considering my car at the time, a mid-80’s, $100 dollar, rusted out Pontiac Sunbird, that Grand Prix with its V6 making over 200hp was on another level. Of course, I was impressionable, but the way that Grand Prix flew around my hometown, I was mesmerized. Fast forward 20+ years and the effect of the LaCrosse’s powertrain combination in what should be considered a run-of-the-mill full-size sedan is nothing short of impressive. I’ve driven quicker cars, yes, but the point here is exactly that, the purpose of this car is not to be the quickest, yet it downright scoots. When did 310hp become standard issue for comfort sedans!?

(I should also mention, that it still returns 31 mpg highway/21 city/25 combined.)

On the outside, the new LaCrosse certainly moves the needle forward compared to the last generation car. It’s a design that looks really good in the metal but pictures do a poor job of showing off its curves, stance, and proportions. The rear

By Greg Cavanaugh

quarter panels have distinct sculpting that bear a slight resemblance to its platform mate, the Chevy Malibu, but with a more refined, less blatant application. The frontend balances modern aggressiveness with that same refined character creating a classy and memorable impression. This tester’s 18” wheels looked good and appropriately sized, but for those that need more circumference, 22’s are optional. On the inside, the new LaCrosse puts the old model to shame. The interior is really well done and feels thoroughly modern. Likely making the biggest impression on new buyers is the electronic gear selector. Since the selector is no longer actually connected to a cable or rod and physically selecting gears, the designers had the freedom to choose to give it a European feel that is more like a joystick than traditional gear selector. The effect takes a little getting used to…so much so that a laminated diagram explaining how to use it hangs from every new model, challenging testdrivers like myself to attempt to pull out of a parking space for the first time without looking like a pimple-faced teenager with a learner’s permit. Much like the flying buttress center console of the Toyota Prius, the LaCrosse then takes advantage of the

newly available space underneath the gear selector to create a convenient storage space with a charging port for your phone.

Overall the striking wood trim and the swooping effect of the design combine traditional materials with a modern design and it’s really quite handsome.

Like every full-size sedan should, there is ample space for all occupants. Even with the LaCrosse’s sloping roofline, the backseat still gives comfortable leg and headroom, and often overlooked aspect of sedan function. Most appropriately the trunk is huge. Overall the LaCrosse would pass my grandfather’s test of carrying four full-size adults and their golf clubs to the course several times a week!

Let’s be honest here. Buick has made great progress in lowering the average age of their owners, and to call this LaCrosse an “old man’s car” would not be fair. It drives too well, looks too good and has too much technology to ever fall into that category. The reality is however, that Buick is a more premium brand, and for that, there is a cost, with a price that is not suitable for your everyday, younger buyer. Buick’s new trim lineup moves from the base model starting at around $32K and moving all the way up to the AWD

Premium a full 10K higher at $43,265.

This tester’s “Essence” trim represents the sweet spot with an as-tested price of $40,600 and pretty much every feature you’d probably want. The LaCrosse has always carried the Buick brand well, and

the newest version not only lives up to that expectation, it exceeds it. * A special thanks to Randy, Blas and the folks at Rico Auto Complex for the test drive.

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By Lauren Null

EXPLORE

WITH YOUR KIDS THIS SUMMER the Navajo Nation Zoo and Botanical Park and enjoy the 50 species of regional wildlife they offer.

You get an up-close and personal look at these beautiful animals while being safely separated from them. It is a nice facility with a great spot for a picnic. Also, Wild Spirit Wolf Preserve in Candy Kitchen is another opportunity to enjoy local wildlife and get an education about these wonderful creatures. The kids will love getting to hear the wolves howl. You can easily visit one of these places in less than a day. Go spend the afternoon watching your kids light up as they see and experience the wildlife.

As the school year comes to a close, the excitement builds for our kids.They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to stay up late, watch TV, play video games, play outside, and hang out with their friends. For parents, the closing of the school year can be exciting, but it can also bring anxiety about entertaining our kids for the summer.The summer break brings such a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time with them.

Whether you want to take a short road trip or find some local free fun, there are options close by to spend the quality time you want.

E IS FOR EXPEDITION

Gallup is surrounded by a beautiful landscape. There is a vast expanse of breathtaking creation to explore. Get outside! Burn off some energy! When the kids are restless and rambunctious, head to the hills.

Just a few miles outside of Gallup is a gem. Whether you want to sit and read a book or enjoy an exhilarating bike ride, McGaffey is the place. Pack a picnic meal!

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or go for the night and have a family campout. Any trip to McGaffey feels like a vacation. It is so close to Gallup, but feels like you have traveled so far!

X IS FOR X-PERIENCE

Kids learn well through an experience.

Locally, there are some fun adventures that can be a great teaching opportunity. Head to

P IS FOR PLAY

Who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy just going outside to play? This is a great way to spend some quality time with your kids without spending money. Go to the park and

watch your kids climb, crawl, and run. If they have cabin fever, this is your stop!

Soak up some Vitamin D, and sit and swing a while. Also, we have so many sports facilities that can be used. Grab a basketball, soccer ball, or a bat and ball, and go enjoy some family sports. Too hot?

Hit the pool. The Gallup Aquatic Center is a great place to cool off for a small fee!

Spend a couple of hours playing volleyball or basketball in the pool. Slide down the slide, or just lounge in the kiddie pool. It doesn’t matter where you play, but take some time to play with your kids this summer.

O IS FOR OUTDOORS

Have you looked around this stunning place? There are so many nooks and crannies to explore, so much beauty to experience. Take a hike! There are numerous trails to traverse. Pick a trail, and head out. Do you want the ultimate experience? Take the kids for a challenging hike up Pyramid Peak.

The breathtaking views are worth the effort.

But, hang on to your little ones, there are some areas that could be dangerous if you aren’t being diligent. Another wonderful set of trails is at our bike park! Grab your bikes, and go have a good time testing your limits at the Brickyard Bike Park. Choose your favorite outdoor activity, but head outside and relish our New Mexico summer.

E IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT

L IS FOR LEARN

In Gallup, we are surrounded by a rich culture. There is so much to learn. Whether you grew up here or you are new to this area, there is much to be discovered. Each night until September the 4th, you can go watch the Summer Nightly Indian Dances in the Gallup Courthouse Square. You can see and experience the dances, as well as, ask questions and learn from the dancers. Also, August brings Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. What a wonderful week to truly experience all that Gallup has to offer! Our downtown will bustle with excitement and light up with the night parade. There will be an art exhibit, a Native American Film Festival, and lots of dances just to name a few. Grab your kids and get ready to learn all about the rich history of this wonderful Land of Enchantment.

R IS FOR READING

In a world full of technology, we think video games, TV, movies, or the internet when we think entertainment. That isn’t the only kind of entertainment available to us. Think board games, card games, dominoes, or Twister. Games can be such a great way to learn more about their personalities and see their strengths in action. Find a new form of entertainment that might become your favorite family time.

When you EXPLORE with your kids, you will make lasting memories and truly engage with them. Our time with them is fleeting, and our opportunity to impact them is vital. Using activities to empower and grow confident, independent kids will be lasting. Enjoy this summer with them. Take the time to see them go on an expedition, x-perience something new, play, learn, get outdoors, read, and be entertained!

One of my all-time favorite activities with my kids is reading! You don’t have to leave your couch to go on an exhilarating adventure. When the rains begin, grab your favorite story, and spend a few hours here and there going on a literary expedition. This is a wonderful opportunity to teach your kids to love to read. Reading is always more fun when it isn’t required! Take this time to introduce them to a series of books that would peak their interest. Our public library holds a wonderful selection.

If you aren’t sure what series to introduce to your kids, ask the staff. They are helpful and knowledgeable.

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Veteran’s Corner

DOG DREAMS "Everyone thinks they have the best dog.

And none of them are wrong." W. R. Purche

There are approximately 130 service dogs in our Gallup area. A service animal is defined as a dog (or possibly a miniature horse) that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. There are several different types of services that dogs can provide: guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair.

These dogs can also alert and protect a person who has seizures, warn a person with diabetes to a changes in blood sugar levels, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, and calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, just to name a few. Service Animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability.

Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the American Disabilities Act (ADA). This definition does not affect or limit the broader definition of “assistance animal” under the Fair Housing Act or the broader definition of “service animal” under the Air Carrier Access Act. Some State and local laws also define service animal more broadly than the ADA does.

Information about such laws can be obtained from your State Attorney General’s office.

Dory, Stephen’s dog, is now a Service Dog by all definitions, although she had a questionable beginning in life as a stray found in a parking lot. Tobey, a 12-year U.S. Army Veteran, found this mixed-breed Dalmatian-Pit Bull when she was about one year old. Though Tobey expected her to be skittish or stand-offish, she immediately snuggled into Tobey’s lap and became his best pal. Stephen says, “We just experienced an immediate bond.” He further explains, “It was around this same time that I realized my Type 1 diabetes insulin level was not being controlled by using the insulin pump on a schedule, and my levels could get dangerously out of control.”

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As a veteran, Tobey was well aware of the idea of Service Dogs, so he discussed the options with his doctor about looking into the prospect of applying for a service dog to alert on his insulin level changes.

Coincidently, Tobey mentioned the new dog in his life and their instant bond. His doctors were intrigued with the affection Tobey expressed for this new-found mutt and said, “Let’s get Dory’s aptitude checked for alerting on your insulin levels. Dory shipped out to

school in California! She received training at the Dog Center for Diabetics and learned to alert for changes in insulin levels. “My diabetes is pretty serious,” Tobey explained, “as I have already had to have my foot amputated because of diabetic complications, and I really don’t want any more challenges like that!” Tobey humbly states, “Being able to have Dory trained to

By Sandra McKinney alert me has truly been an amazing gift to help me continue my life! My diabetes continues to worsen and I may have to enter dialysis treatment, but for now Dory is helping me survive.”

In April of 2017, Tobey served on Jury Duty. Dory was right beside him during all the court proceedings and she even received a Certificate of Appreciation from Judge Robert Aragon for her service to the court.

Stephen Tobey enjoys helping others and just completed coordinating the local Veterans Job Fair.

He also serves on the New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disabilities. Dory travels everywhere with Stephen and is welcomed into most all facilities.

Dory wears a special patriotic, red, white, and blue halter which shows she is a Service Dog in training.

She is in training, as she is still learning some of her manners, but she is fully educated in the process of alerting Stephen of his insulin needs. “Some folks look at me a bit accusingly when I take Dory into a business, especially a restaurant, but there are only two questions I can legally be asked; ‘What is your handicap?’ and ‘What service does your dog provide?’ Service Dogs are expected to sit quietly, be unobtrusive and not bark at strangers, or whine for attention.

Because of his success with Dory, Tobey has started considering the possibility of creating a Service Dog Training facility right here in Gallup. “We historically have many veterans in our area with multiple deployments into battle who particularly have a need for a Service Dog to calm the many issues of PTSD,” Tobey explains. “As I suffer from diabetes, there are also many others in our area who have been afflicted with the same medical issue. It is my dream and desire to be able to help others the same way I have been helped by Dory,” Tobey smiles shyly.

Tobey has started research into his dream of being able to open a training facility here in Gallup to train dogs to assist the disabled or those with PTSD. He certainly recognizes the value that Dory has provided to him and wants to share that success with others.

“Of course, I understand this is a huge dream and will likely take some years to accomplish. I have talked with the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society about the abundance of stray dogs we have in this area. They are very receptive to the idea of providing dogs that seem to be especially intelligent and friendly,” Tobey states. He goes on to explain, “There are many hurdles to cross to make this dream come true; we would need an abundance of funding, a facility for training, people who could become Certified Service Dog Trainers, the dogs of course, and the people who want to participate in such a program. The following are the most common disability skills which are taught to the dogs:

ALERT: • To people approaching • As a response to your name or someone trying to get your attention

• For specific sounds, such as alarms, ring tones, sirens, or vehicles backing up

• For specific smells, such as smoke or gas • Go seek help from someone else when you are • •

having a medical emergency Press a medical alert button for designated emergency contact Wake-up alerts

CALM: • Apply or receive deep pressure therapeutically • Cuddle on cue • Interrupt repetitive movements or compulsive behaviors

• Lead to uncrowded area or place to sit down • Respond to an anxiety or panic attack • Interrupt nightmares or night terrors DETECT: • Allergens, such as specific foods or triggering odors • Low blood sugar levels • The presence or absence of people in a •

designated area or location Change in cortisol levels

RETRIEVE: • Get personal items and bring to you, such as keys or cell phones

• Carry items for you • Deliver payment to store clerk or receive and • •

carry merchandise for you Open and close doors, cabinets, drawers, or appliances to bring you something from inside Bring medication to you at a designated time

SUPPORT: • Act as a positional buffer – behind, in front, looking the opposite way, or circling

• Turn on and off lights, including turning on the light for you before you enter a room

• Open and hold doors • Provide bracing for you to stand up or steady yourself

• Tug or hold clothing, socks, and shoes to assist • • •

with dressing and undressing Pull to assist manual wheelchair propulsion Target away from walking out into a street or other dangerous areas Offer a signal that allows you to politely excuse yourself from the company of others

Of course, most people are excited about dogs, but we would also like to offer a reminder about proper service dog etiquette. A service dog can provide a new lease on life, but going out in public with the dog can create anxiety. If you see a service dog in public, you should remember: • Don't pet the dog, or talk to it, and don't allow children to rush the dog. This distracts the service dog from its important job and could put a handler in danger.

• Please don't question whether service dogs are or should be allowed somewhere. Handlers need to shop, take public transportation, and go to restaurants just like everyone else.

• Do not ask invasive personal questions about the handler's health or abilities; you wouldn't want a stranger prying into your own medical history.

• And please don't gush about how lucky someone is to have a service dog or how you wish you could have your pet with you. Try mentally replacing the word dog with wheelchair or oxygen tank before you speak. Service dogs are not pets. For a lot of people, they are lifelines.

Tobey shakes his head sadly and states, “Unfortunately, there are ways to abuse the system and many people do just that by purchasing fake certificates and special halters through the internet, even though their dogs have not received the appropriate and certified training. It is very unethical that people would take advantage and unjustly represent their dog as a Service Dog when there are so many people who spend a great amount of time and money to do it correctly and deservedly.”

Stephen Tobey has a great deal of information collected on the aspect of Service Dogs. He is a wealth of information on the subject. Should you be interested in contacting Tobey to discuss your need for a service dog, or to discuss and become involved in his dream, you can contact him by writing to Stephen Tobey, PO Box 88, Gallup, New Mexico 87305. Please provide your contact information and Tobey will respond back to you.

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By Emily Spulak, DVM New Veterinarian at Cedar Animal Medical Center

A QUICK GUIDE To Help Your Horse Achieve Peak Health Light spills from the blue sky and warm evening sunbeams catch the dust. A small girl climbs the pipe fence that encloses the arena, perching on the top rail, swinging her boot-clad feet in time to the song that plays over the loud speakers. Her brother climbs up next to her, cowboy hat sitting askew on his head. In his jeans and buttondown shirt, he’s the spitting image of his father, the big man who earlier jumped from his running horse’s back and wrestled a steer to the ground.

Hooves fly, kicking up dust as a stocky little bay rounds the last barrel and heads for home. The teenage rider’s mouth moves as she talks to her horse but the cheers from the crowd drown out what she says. Her long hair streams behind her as she encourages the horse to run. She loosens her reins, giving her horse his head, urges him forward with her feet. The announcer’s voice crackles.

Strength. Determination. Courage. Trust.

It takes more than just a good rider or welltrained horse to compete in a rodeo. These animals – barrel horses, the bulldogging horses, the calf roping horses, all the rest of the horses that enter that arena – are athletes. Like football players, basketball players, baseball players; they work hard and run hard. Because of this, they require a certain level of care to stay fit, healthy, and able to do their job.

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will help horses perform better. Horses are natural-born grazers, which means that forage should be the mainstay of their diet.

Common forage options include grass hay, alfalfa hay and pasture. How much a horse needs to eat depends on the individual horse and their activity level. A veterinarian can help estimate a horse’s caloric needs. With some horses, their caloric needs can be met with grass hay alone. Alfalfa hay is more calorically dense and can be added to the diet to increase energy intake.

Some athletic horses have higher caloric needs and their diet may need to be supplemented to provide them with enough energy to do their jobs. Many rodeo horses are required to work in short bursts of energy

and speed which requires them to use more starches, as compared to fats, for energy.

There are many commercially formulated high-starch, low-fat feeds. Processed grains (rolled, ground, cracked, etc.) provide more readily-available energy and are easier to digest as compared to whole, unprocessed options. When adding grain to a horse’s diet, it is important to remember that most of the horse’s caloric intake should still come from forage. A common guideline is to not feed horses more than six pounds of grain per day.

DENTAL CARE: Routine dental care is important for keeping horses healthy and preventing serious problems. Horses commonly

develop sharp points and hooks on their cheek teeth. This causes pain when chewing or when wearing a bit, which can lead to decreased food intake, weight loss and poor performance. Having a veterinarian assess the horse’s teeth yearly can help prevent these problems. Based on the exam, the veterinarian may recommend a dental float to smooth the sharp points and hooks.

During this sedated procedure, the vet can also ensure there are no other problems with the teeth.

VACCINATIONS: Vaccinations are a safe and effective way to protect horses from disease. Often, horses receive a set of vaccinations in the spring and a set in the fall. A veterinarian can help develop a specific vaccination plan depending on the horse’s job, contact with other animals and travel. There are certain vaccines that are recommended regardless of the horse’s lifestyle, often called core vaccines.

1. West Nile which is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause neurologic disease 2. Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis which are transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause neurologic disease 3. Tetanus which is contracted when wounds are contaminated with dirt containing spores from a bacterium 4. Rabies which is transmitted when a horse is bitten by a rabid animal

5. Influenza which is transmitted from exposure or contact with affected horses 6. Rhino pneumonitis (Equine Herpes virus) which is spread from affected horses and objects that were in contact with affected horses A veterinarian may recommend other vaccines based on risk factors such as travel or frequent contact with other horses INJURIES AND ILLNESS: Despite the best care, injuries and illness still happen. Seeking veterinary care early can improve prognosis and lead to a quicker recovery. Some common health problems include lacerations, lameness, and colic.

• Lacerations can range from small and easily managed wounds to large cuts that require extensive treatment. A veterinarian will assess the laceration and recommend treatment based on the severity. Seeking veterinary care quickly even if the laceration appears small is important. Fresh lacerations are easier to repair and quick treatment can decrease the risk or extent of infection.

• Athletic horses place a significant amount of stress on their joints and back which predisposes them to injuries and pain, affecting their performance and quality of life. Lameness can be caused by a variety of things and a veterinarian will do an exam to determine the cause.There are many options for management and/or treatment of lameness, some of which depend on the cause.Treatment options can range from

rest to pain management, which can include pain medication, acupuncture, chiropractic work, to surgery.

• Colic refers to abdominal pain, usually originating from the gastrointestinal system, and can be caused by a variety of things. Colic is something familiar to most horse owners but it can still be a stressful experience. Signs of colic include restlessness, pawing, flank watching, rolling and lack of feces. It is important to relay a horse’s heart and respiratory rate as well as gum color to the veterinarian when signs of colic are observed. Like most illness, colic can range in severity, so this information will give the vet some insight into how sick the horse is. While waiting for a veterinarian, getting the horse up and walking around can decrease pain, stimulate the gut to start working and prevent the horse from hurting itself. The vet will examine the horse, give medications, and attempt to determine the cause of the colic. Determining what caused the colic episode will help the vet choose a treatment plan and may give insight into ways to prevent colic in the future.

KEEPING YOUR HORSE FIT AND HEALTHY: Making sure your horse has the best diet to support its lifestyle and proper preventative care will ensure that it will be able to perform at its best. Early treatment for injuries and illness will also help prevent more serious, debilitating conditions.

Like all athletes, horses require specific, individualized care to make sure they can perform to the best of their abilities.

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Events Calendar

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Celebrating Independence Day Film: Hacksaw Ridge Octavia Fellin Public Library 2pm Subtle Groove will be performing at the El Rancho Hotel/49er Lounge for your July 4 th holiday on Monday, July 3rd at 8pm following the kick off to the Land of Enchantment Opera. Expect a blend of both groovy originals and their unique spin on the catchy covers you love. Don’t miss it, or you’ll have to wait another decade!

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Vinyl Re-imagined – Art Fri. Exhibition Local artist Raven Bright will exhibit Vinyl Art at Octavia Fellin Public Library throughout the month of July. Raven transforms vinyl records into captivating and colorful expressions using symbols, characters, and images.

Raven Bright was born in Gallup, NM and is currently a student at Fort Lewis College.

Octavia Fellin Public Library 4 - 6pm

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Gallup Poetry Slam The first hour is open mic and the second is a Slam competition. Details can be found at http://galluparts.org/ gallup-poetry-slam/ or on FB at @GallupSlam It will be every first Friday from 6:30 – 8:30pm at ART123 Wingate High School Reunion For WHS Graduates and Faculty Only 1960-2017 More Information: Clara Morris: 505-979-2056 Rita Larsen: 505-728-7193 Elk’s Lodge, 1112 Susan Ave, Gallup 1 - 9pm Mad Skills Talent Show Rio West Mall 5 - 8pm

Gallup Interfaith Gathering for July Tues. Contact: Rev. Lorelei Kay revloreleikay@gmail.com Church phone: 505-905-3247

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First The City of Gallup's Monday Sustainable Gallup Board of each Month Community members concerned about conservation, energy, water, recycling & other environmental issues are welcome.

Call 505-722-0039 for information.

Octavia Fellin Library 3:30 - 5pm

Habitat for Humanity Work sessions held each week.

Volunteers to serve on decision making meetings or wish to volunteer at or help fund construction projects.

Call Bill Bright at 505-722-4226 for details.

Wednesdays

Gallup Solar is hosting free classes about all things solar each Wednesday.

Call 505-728-9246 for info on topics and directions.

113 E. Logan 6 - 8pm

First Wednesday of each Month

Gallup Autism Support Group Do you have a child on the Autism Spectrum? Join with other parents to find support. Children welcome at meetings. Also find our group on Facebook.

For info call: 360-912-1953 Meets at City Center Coffee Journey Church (501 S.Third St) 6 - 7:30pm

Family Engagement Workshop Topics include: Cultural Prospective Mondays Al-anon, Support for Families and Friends of Alcoholics: of male and female roles as a father Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center and mother,Trauma Informed Care, 555 South Woodrow Dr., Gallup, NM. Adverse Childhood Experiences McKinley Citizens’ Recycling 12noon - 1pm (ACEs), and Active Parenting.

Council Meeting Info: Savannah at 505-722-1660 or Contact: Adeline at 505-722-1613. Presented Tuesdays Al-anon, Support for Families Gerald O’Hara 505-870-1314 and Friends of Alcoholics:

by MSPI, GIMC and RMCHCS Millie Dunning 505-722-5142 One Day At A Time Club Next to Behavioral Health Collaborative.

Linda Popelish 505-905-5966 Catholic Church Ft. Defiance, Az. Sponsored by Navajo Area IHS, Red Mesa Center 6 - 7pm GIMC and Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program.

Camp ArtsCrawl RMCH 3rd floor Solarium Thursdays Al-anon, Support for Families Downtown Gallup 7-9 pm and Friends of Alcoholics: 8:30am - 4:30pm Methodist Church 29th Operation Veterans Emerging Dine’ Writer’s Institute 1800 Red Rock Dr. Gallup, NM Sat. Wellness & Gourd Dance Workshop 7 - 8pm To motivate and expose high school and Rio West Mall 10am - 4pm 29th The 21st Annual Toadlena Family college students and the public to Navajo 29-30 Red Rock Motor Sports Sat. 8K & 2-mile Run Starts: 7:30 am authors and publishers. Free/Open Registration More information:Vivian presents Scott Costley Memorial Located in Toh-La-Kai, NM. Go north Arviso Navajo Women’s Commission Gallup MX Park 8 am on US 491 to MP 9.5, then 1/4 mile varviso@comcast.net 505-265-7410 Info: Greg: 505-870-7278 E. of he Toh-La-Kai Giant/Shell store

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July Events

July activities

at ART123 Gallery:

Skill Shop: Creative Crochet (for ages 12+): Learn to crochet and craft an urban yarn garden with fiber artist Anne Price. Stitch flowers and blooming cacti to "plant" around downtown.This workshop will be held Mondays in July, starting July 10th and ending July 31st, from 1 – 4pm each day.

Design Studio: Screen Printing (for ages 14+): Learn how to silk screen print from scratch with artist Fitz Sargent.

Build a silk screen and print posters of your own design to hang around town.

This workshop will be held the second and third weeks in July,Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday from 3 – 5pm both weeks.That's July 11 through 13 and July 18 through 20.

Thanks to a grant from US Bank, these workshops cost only $15 each per student.

For more information and to register, head to www.galluparts.org/teenworkshops.

July Events

Children’s Branch Library Summer Reading: Build a Better World

Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary July 8th at 2pm, staff from the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary will be visiting the Octavia Fellin Library Children’s Branch with wolf pups for this exciting and educational program. This program is sponsored by Beeman Jewelry.

Tall Paul Magic July 15th at 2pm Magician Tall Paul joins us for some silly magic at the Children’s Branch. This program is sponsored by Perry Null Trading Company.

Rocky Mountain Puppets July 22nd at 2pm, the Summer Reading Program presents Rocky Mountain Puppets. Meghan and her crew of puppets will take us on a journey to “Build a Better You.” This program is sponsored by Richardson’s Trading Company.

End of Summer Round-Up July 29th at 1 pm the Octavia Fellin Library and City of Gallup Parks and Recreation Department present the End of Summer Round-Up, which will be held behind the Children’s Branch. Join us for a carnival to celebrate all the hard work our children have put in to their Summer Reading. There will be games, prizes, face painting, and more. The Round-Up is sponsored by the Plateau Sciences Society. 726-6120

July 30th

The Gallup Slavic Lodges Present 40th Annual "Picnic in the Pines"

Featuring "The Thomas Brothers & The Hot Shots" Enjoy Traditional Slavic Food and Polka Music Z Lazy B Ranch-McGaffey, NM. Noon to 5:00 pm A Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am.

Advance tickets: $20.00 Adults, $5.00 Children ages 5-10, Under 5 are free.

At the Gate - $5.00 more per ticket.

Tickets and information are available from: Millennium Media and Sammy C's; Sherry Fuhs 505-863-3831; Jovanna Kennedy 505-879-2869; Robbie Menapace 505-870-1589; Misty Tolson 505-879-2804.

Open to the Public-Bring Your Friends and Family

The non-denominational monthly Taize' service will not be held in July. Plan to join us again on Sunday, August 13 at 4:00 p.m. for a special time of rest, silence and spiritual refreshment. Take this opportunity to calm and quiet the soul before a new week begins. Music, chant, Scripture, and candlelight are part of this hour held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Boardman Drive (151 State Highway 564 near the Orleans Manor Apartments).

For information call Kathy Mezoff 870-6136.

July 22nd

Great Muddy Endurance Races

Come on out and experience the Great Muddy Endurance Races Gallup OHV/MX Park There will be lots of Mud, Obstacles, Music, Food and Fun for the Whole Family.

Online Registration and complete event details at active.com Registration and packet pick up begins Friday, July 21, from 5:00–9:00 pm, and registration continues on Saturday the day of the race from 6:00–7:30 am at the Gallup OHV/MX Park Free Camping is available – Parking $3 • There is a Scenic 3 mile walk/run, for all ages starting at 8:00 am • The 5K Great Muddy Sprint and The 10K Endurance Race begin at 10:30 am • The Lil Muddy Monster Race for ages 10 and under begins at 3:00 pm BBQ 4:00 – 6:00 pm (1 meal included with each registration, additional meal tickets available for purchase) Proceeds will benefit UNM-Gallup Lions Hall and RMCHCS/Western Health Foundation For more information contact Christina at 505-863-7136 or Ara at 505-863-7519 July 2017

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Kellan and Kayleb B. journey with the “Journey” through the Rocky Mountains after the June 2017 Metallica concert in Denver, Colorado.

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People Reading

Left to right: Robert Montoya, Franki Totten, Orin Wells, Lena Stanley, Gayle Lengefeld, Curtis Lengefeld, Clyde Martin, Carla Martin, Clint Johnson, Breana Johnson, Rockelle Lengefeld (Bride), Kristin Lengefeld (Groom), Lauren Martin, and Kaela Martin Photo by Chris Schumaker

Lori Arsenault, Tanya Yavari and Isabella Yavari reading the Journey at the Alhambra in Grenada, Spain

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Mud, Obstacles, Music, Food and Fun for the Whole Family—Saturday, July 22, 2017 Online Registration and event details at active.com Registration and packet pick up Friday, July 21, from 5:00–9:00 pm, and Saturday registration from 6:00–7:30 am at OHV/MX Park Free Camping available – Parking $3 Scenic 3 mile walk/run, all ages at 8:00 am

Great Muddy Sprint and Endurance Race at 10:30 am 5K course – 10K course Lil Muddy Monster Race ages 10 and under at 3:00 pm — $10 BBQ 4:00 – 6:00 pm (1 meal included with each registration, additional meal tickets available for purchase) Proceeds will benefit UNM-Gallup Lions Hall and RMCHCS/Western Health Foundation

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