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A LOOK INSIDE A ‘NAVAJO CODE TALKER MANUAL’ Learn how the code was formed; how to make one yourself

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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uring World War II, 29 Navajo Marines were given the task of creating a code

using their language, which developed i nto a system used by more than 400 fellow Navajos to relay information in a language the Japanese were never able to decipher. They came to be known as the

Navajo Code Talkers. Yet, there are likely people who are not living near the Navajo Nation who don’t know about the Navajo Code Talkers, since they were not taught about them in school.

Aaron Downey, managing i editor at Rio Nuevo Publishers, based in Tucson, was one of those people. “I didn’t know much about the Code Talkers before I started working in Arizona,”

Downey D said. i d ““The Th h more I learned about them here, the more I realized it’s a travesty I

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McKinley County Adult Detention Center officers recognized QUICK THINKING, ACTION SAVES A LIFE By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he efforts of several corrections officers at McKinley County Adult Detention Center were instrumental in preventing a suicide on the premises in October. Warden Tony Boyd spoke at the McKinley County Board of Commissioners meeting Dec. 3 to recognize those responsible for their work. “On Oct. 20, an officer was working on patrol when she noticed a female tenant attempting suicide. She immed iately noti f ied Sergea nt Corraine Johnson, Officer Mariah Murphy-Watchman, Officer Amber King, and Officer Maylon Sanchez,” Boyd said. If the corrections officers had not done what they did, the outcome of the situation could have been drastically different,

Boyd added. “They were able to assist a female and inform medical staff, which saved this young girl’s life,” Boyd said. While each of the officers involved in the incident were recognized by their peers at a general staff meeting several weeks ago, Boyd said he wanted them to be recognized by the county for their efforts. After the officers stood for photos, the board offered its thanks. “You step up and do what you need to do, and we appreciate that,” Commissioner Billy Moore sa id. “ That’s what makes McKinley County successful.” McKinley County Chairman Bill Lee said the officers not only have the board’s thanks, but also likely the thanks of the young woman’s family. “What you’ve done is not only commendable, but really

Correction officers at McKinley County Adult Detention Center were recognized by the Board of Commissioners Dec. 3 for their efforts in preventing the attempted suicide of an inmate in October. Back row, from left: Commissioner Billy Moore, Chairman Bill Lee, Commissioner Tommy Nelson. Front row, from left: Officer Amber King, Officer Emma Katenay, Officer Mariah Murphy-Watchman, and Sergeant Corraine Johnson. Not shown: Officer Maylon Sanchez. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye touches my heart,” Lee said. “This brings to light what you deal with on a daily basis at the adult detention center.” Lee said a lot of people don’t realize the county jails have become the place where a lot of people with mental issues have been placed. “For you to be able to

intervene, get treatment, and then put this young lady into a program and help her gets (sic) the help she needs, which means her life goes on,” Lee said. “These are thankless jobs that go on day in, day out, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The professional work the adult detention center

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staff perform[s] should not go unnoticed.” Other items discussed at the meeting: The second reading of the Liquor Excise Tax ordinance was held and the action to implement the ordinance was approved with a 3-0 vote. The items pertaining to the tabled Ceremonial building repairs were brought back to the board. County Attorney Doug Decker said the grant agreement from the previous meeting was sent back to the state and the language in the agreement was changed to terms the county could now agree with. The grant agreement and resolution for repairs to the Ceremonial building were approved with a 3-0 vote.

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RMCHCS scores 98 out of 100 for lab accreditation HIGHEST SCORE IN U. S. By William Madaras For the Sun

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ehoboth McK inley Christian Health Care Services’ laboratory department met the

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On the Cover The manual says the Japanese were unable to decipher the code used by the Navajo Code Talkers, such as late Marine Code Talker Dan Akee, during WWII. Photos by G. Schut, Wikimedia Commons

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Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services’ laboratory department inside the lab of RMCHCS Dec. 4. From left: Darlene Jaquez, Christine Antonio, Emily Patton, Daisha Daniel, Ameera Eid, Dr. James Veenstra, Tyler Castaneda, Mariah Medina, Jennafer Skersick, and Cassandra Martinez. Photo Credit: Casandra Lopez inspection program. During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the

highest standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s

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Gallup vehicular homicide suspect will proceed to trial Staff Reports

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ew Mexico Attorney Genera l Hector Balderas announced Dec. 5 that Gallup Magistrate Court Judge Virginia A. Yazzie found probable cause to believe Mathew Vargas committed a second degree felony resulting in death on Oct. 14, 2017 for a head-on vehicular homicide on Highway 118 near Gallup. Evidence was presented that Vargas suddenly veered across the center line into oncoming traffic, when he struck and killed motorist, Ernest Baker, in the other lane. Vargas’ car contained a half empty bottle of Goldschlager Whiskey. Additionally, three Xanax pills were found in the defendant’s pants pockets. A blood test confirmed Vargas had excessive amounts of Xanax in his system at the time of the collision. “Protecting New Mexicans

from reckless drivers who consume controlled substances before hitt i n g t he road is a top priority for my o f f i c e ,” Ba ldera s sa id. “I look for- Mathew Vargas ward to pursuing justice on behalf of the victim’s family.” Vargas’ case will be bound over to Eleventh Judicia l District Court for trial on the charges. A District Court Judge will be assigned the case. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General Ashley Schweizer and Br yan McKay. If convicted, Vargas faces 15 years in prison. This charge is an allegation. The defendant is presumed innocent until conviction.

WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Diane Peter Nov. 16, 1:34 pm Aggravated DWI McKinley C o u n t y Sher i f f ’s D e p u t y S a l i n a Brown said she was working for the DWI Task Force when she noticed a car make a wide turn at the intersection of Boardman Avenue and Aztec Avenue. She started following the vehicle and saw it drift near the fog line and then back to the center. Brown hit her sirens and lights and saw the vehicle hit a curb as it was slowing down. She approached the driver, Diane Peter, 52, of Gallup, and told her she noticed that Peter’s vehicle was not staying in her lane. Brown asked what was

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going on. Peter said her car was out of alignment due to a previous accident. When asked where she was headed, she pointed up ahead and said “home.” She then admitted to having had two cans of beer before driving. She refused twice to take the standard field sobriety tests and was arrested for DWI. She also refused to take a breath alcohol test. Clayton Benally Nov. 12, 9:44 pm DWI (Third offense) McKinley County Sheriff D e p u t y Clay ton Etsitty said he was directed by Metro Dispatch to be on t he

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Thanksgiving C.A.R.E. Operation issues 1,979 citations ZERO FATAL CRASHES Staff Reports

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u r i n g t h e Thanksgiving holiday, the New Mexico State Police pa rticipated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort

operation across all roadways within the state. The goal of the traffic initiative is to have a strong law enforcement presence to directly affect the driving behavior of motorists during the holiday weekend, and, thus,

reduce the number of crashes and increase motorist safety. The NMSP provided an increased patrol presence during this initiative on roadways throughout all State Police districts. Because of the increased volume of traffic during the

holiday, the NMSP conducted high intensity traffic operations statewide on the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving weekend, specifically Nov. 26, through Dec. 1. Operations over the holiday resulted in State Police officers issuing about 1,979 traffic citations (49 citations were for lack of seat belt usage) and arresting 21 drunk drivers statewide. Officers handled a total of 124 crashes, with zero fatal

crashes, and made nine arrests due to drug-related crimes. Â The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau issued approximately 113 commercial vehicle citations and conducted over 364 commercial vehicle inspections. The safety of motorists is a top priority of the New Mexico State Police and officers will continue holiday travel operations throughout the upcoming winter season.Â

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JASMINE ANN YAZZIE Jasmine Ann Yazzie, 18, of Standing Rock, N.M. died November 27, 2019. She is survived by her Mom, Joely Yazzie, Son: Lucas Othermedicine. Brothers: Myron Peters, Maurice Peters, Marvin Peters, Micheal Peters, Arliss Yazzie, Aiden Yazzie, Aris Yazzie, Jayden Yazzie, Sister: Adrianna Yazzie. The family received friends following at Standing Rock Chapter. Funeral Ser vices were held at Rollie Mortuary, Wednesday December 4, 2019 at 11 am. Interment at Gallup City Cemetery. New Mexico State Police issued over 1,900 traďŹƒc citations during the Thanksgiving weekend. Stock photo

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Navajo Law Fellowship Program becomes reality PARTNERSHIP OPENS PATH TO LEGAL CAREERS Staff Reports

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UC SON, A r i z . – T he Nava jo L aw Fellowship Program was established Dec. 3 when Navajo Nation President Jonatha n Nez f ina lized a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Arizona at the James E. Rogers School of Law. Nez was joined by Miss Navajo Nation Shaandiin Parrish. The overall goal of the program is to increase the number of Navajo law school graduates and create pathways to legal careers. Nez called the new fellowship program an investment in the future of the Navajo Nation. He said it empowers young Navajo people to determine their own futures and creates another pathway for Navajo students to come home and give back to their communities. “This MOA is intended to empower our Diné students - to bring them home to the Navajo Nation to help our people through this partnership with the University of Arizona. I am thankful to the University for working with us to create this new opportunity,” he said. Under the terms of the ag reement, the Of f ice of

Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance and the University of Arizona will match fi nancial aid awards to Navajo law school students who are part of the fellowship program. In addition, fi rst-year law school students will receive academic advisement, information, and an overview of the Navajo Nation legal system and legal career possibilities within the Navajo Nation. They will also be placed in a summer honors externship that may include rotations t h roug h selected Nava jo Nation law offices, court locations, legal aid offices and other placements. Second-year students will be offered a course on Navajo Nation law and the legal system. The summer externships will build on fi rst-year experiences and include a workshop that helps to prepare for the Navajo Nation Bar Exam. Third-year students will participate in a workshop that prepares them for the Arizona Bar Exam and Navajo Nation placement following the exam. “This is a great partnership and a great opportunity to foster the development of more Diné professionals. Our Nation has a great need for more legal

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez after he signs a Memorandum of Agreement to establish the Navajo Law Fellowship Program with University of Arizona and Arizona Board of Regents officials in Tucson, Ariz. Dec. 3. Photo Credit: OPVP

expertise to help move us forward in many ways whether it be securing water rights, the protection of our women and children, or other important matters,” said Vice President Myron Lizer. As part of the program, the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance will also provide additional funds to cover a

portion of fees for students who a re admitted to a nd attend the Pre-Law Summer Institute at the University of New Mexico and fees for the state bar exam application and the Bar Review course necessary to help prepare for the bar exam. During the v isit to the campus, Nez met with Navajo students who a re pa r t of

the Nava jo Nation Future P hy s ic i a n s’ S c h o l a r s h i p Fund program, which was established under the former administration. The agreement with the University of Arizona, College of Medicine is designed to help more Navajo students pursue

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Korean War veteran, Navajo police ofďŹ cer honored MORE THAN THREE DECADES OF PUBLIC SERVICE Staff Reports

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A N A D O, A r i z . Navajo Nation Vice P r e s ide nt My r on Lizer presented the Navajo Nation flag and proclamation to the family of Korean War veteran and retired Navajo Police Officer Oliver Leo Kirk, Sr. during a funeral service held Dec. 4 at the All Saints Mission Church in Ganado, Ariz. K irk passed away Nov. 28 at the age of 88. Kirk was originally from Ganado, Ariz. where he resided at the time of his passing. His wife, Maggie Jane K irk, their children, grandchildren, and other family members were seated in the front row as Lizer, Navajo police officers, comrades, community members, and friends of Kirk paid tribute and shared personal stories and memories. On Dec. 2, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Lizer issued a proclamation ordering all flags on the Navajo Nation to be flown at half-staff.

Kirk served in the Korean War from March 2, 1953 to April 4, 1955, where he was wounded and awarded several service medals. Upon his return to the Navajo Nation, following an honorable discharge from the U. S. Army, he became a Navajo police officer with the Dilkon Police District for more than 34 years. Lizer said, “Mr. Kirk leaves behind a great legacy for his family, the Navajo people, and our entire country. We owe a debt of gratitude to him and his loved ones for the many sacrifices during his years of service. We pray for him and his family at this time. “Mr. Kirk leaves behind a great legacy for his family, the Navajo Nation, and our entire country. He was a protector and warrior of our people and our communities. I am certain he saved many lives during his time with us. He will be remembered in our hearts forever. May his family take comfort in knowing that he is in the hands

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Oliver Leo Kirk, Sr., during his service with the U. S. Army in the Korean War. Photo Credit: OPVP of God now,� Nez said. The TsÊhootsooí T w in Warrior Society conducted the flag-folding ceremony of the American fl ag to pay tribute to the service and life of Kirk. Oliver Leo Kirk, Sr. was laid to rest at his family’s plot in Ganado, Ariz. Kirk is survived by his wife Maggie Jane Kirk. Together they had 13 children and 37 grandchildren.

Vice President Myron Lizer presents the Navajo Nation ag to the family of the late Oliver Leo Kirk, Sr., Dec. 4 at the All Saints Mission Church in Ganado, Ariz. Photo Credit: OPVP

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CODE TALKER MANUAL | FROM PAGE 1 hadn’t known much about them before.â€? Downey hopes the recently published Navajo Code Talker Manual will help introduce readers to this important historic chapter, and show them how the code was created and even how they can create their own codes. â€œO u r gover n me nt put Navajo children in schools where they were beaten and worse. We literally attempted

to beat their language and culture out of them,� he said in an interview with the Gallup Sun Nov. 26. “Years later, that language we tried to destroy at one point, is what helped us win World War II. It’s thick with irony, and the type of historical lesson we can’t let fall by the wayside of history.� THE PROJECT BEGINNINGS

The Navajo Code Talker Manual is a re-creation of a pivotal part of history, Downey said. It was a project that took several years to come to fruition as a published work. I n Ja nua r y 2018, Downey was looking at the portfolios of several artists and designers online, when he came across a project that Gabriel Schut had created and submitted for a class project while he was a senior at Kent State University. “I instantly knew Gabriel Schut, a design graduate from Kent State it was something that University, produced the prototype of the “Navajo would appeal to us for Code Talker Manual� as a senior project at Kent State publishing and shared University. Photo Credit: Courtesy it with other sta ff,�

The ultimate cipher machine of World War II. On display at a Window Rock, Ariz. event August 2018. It was used by Navajo Code Talkers, working in shifts. It sent and received nearly a thousand coded messages without an error. File Photo Downey said. Jim Turner, an Arizona historian and associate editor at Rio Nuevo Publishers, shared Downey’s enthusiasm. “I was excited about this project for two rea sons,â€? Turner said. “The fi rst reason was the design of the book. The second was that we were going to talk about just the code.â€? Turner said most people

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think the Navajo Code Talkers just used their language to relay information, but the process of creating a code and sharing it in seconds is much more intricate than that. Word substitution was the fi rst part of the process, with Navajos using words with common translations like “dineh-nay-ye-hi�, or man carrier, to indicate a milJim Turner, an Arizona historian and associate editor, itary transport vehicle. rewrote the text in the manual. Photo Credit: Courtesy The second part of the process was using a letter cipher, wherein the the phrase as “bomb�. Navajo spoke a series of words Moreover, these two proand the first letter of each cesses of creating codes could translated word would spell out be combined, effectively giving a new word. For instance, the a code talker three layers of code talker would say “shush� (bear), “a-kha� (oil), “tsin-tliti� CODE TALKER (match), “toish-jeh� (barrel), MANUAL and the recipient would decode | SEE PAGE 14

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DWI | FROM PAGE 8 lookout for a reckless driver who was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 491. He found the vehicle near milepost 1 and saw that his headlights were not on. The vehicle came to a stop a couple of miles ahead and Etsitty said he informed the driver, Clayton Benally, 28, of Gallup, that his headlights were off. He said he was coming from the Sports Page Lounge, but had nothing to drink. He said he had been driving all day and that was why his eyes looked watery. He then admitted to drinking two beers two hours before driving. As he was talking to Benally, Etsitty said he noticed

an empty bottle of vodka on the floorboard of the car. Benally agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests and failed. He was arrested for DWI. He refused to take a breath alcohol test. Ted Jose Nov. 11, 1:05 pm Aggravated DWI (Third offense) McKinley County Sheriff Deputy Alan Roane said he was on routine patrol driving westbound on Highway 111 when he saw a car in front of him drift into the oncoming lane. He did a traffic stop around the 14-mile marker. As he approached the car, he said he could smell the liquor coming

from inside. He sa id he also noticed that the passenger wa s intoxicated and saw an open beer can in the front center console. He asked the driver, Ted Jose, 51, of Ramah, if he had had anything to drink that day and Jose replied by saying one can. Jose agreed to do the standard field sobriety tests and failed, resulting in his arrest for DWI. Roane said he asked Jose to be honest with him and Jose admitted to having three beers two hours before driving. He agreed to take a breath alcohol test and posted two samples of .29.

NAVAJO LAW | FROM PAGE 10 careers as physicians. The program currently provides fi nancial aid to seven Navajo students for the costs of tuition and academic support to help them earn a medical degree from the University. “Our Nation is working with IHS to construct several new hospital facilities in our communities including Dilkon, near the city of Gallup, and we’re working to develop more, so we need more health and medical professionals to return home and help our people,” Nez said. He a lso met with Un i v e r s i t y o f A r i z o n a

President Dr. Rober t C. Robbins to discuss how to develop more partnerships to benefit Navajo students and to develop stronger support from the University for all Native American students, by creating a senior level position to advise the University on Native American issues to help students, providing academic advisors for Native American students, more fi nancial assistance, as well as efforts to improve retention and graduation rates. Nez delivered a letter from the Native SOAR student organization outlining concerns and recommendations from the Native A mer ica n st udent body representatives.

Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World

By Steve Newman

Week ending Friday, November 29, 2019 Climate Plea A new U.N. report says the world is doomed to a climate disaster without immediate and sustained efforts to cut carbon emissions by 7.6% each year until 2030. Emissions have instead surged 1.5% annually over the past decade. The recommended cuts would limit warming to the 1.5-degree Celsius rise experts agree would avoid global warming’s worst effects. Inger Andersen, executive director of the U.N. Environment Program, w a r n s t h a t w it hout immediate action, CO2 will reach levels that make the worst dangers of warming inevitable. “We need to catch up on the years in which we procrastinated,” said Andersen.

Earthquakes Albania was rocked by a destructive temblor that k i l led more than a dozen people. • At least one person was killed by a sharp quake near the ChinaVietnam border. • Earth movements were also felt in far northern New Zealand, northern Morocco and Costa Rica. NEWS

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Lethal Light A new scientific review points to light pollution as a major contributor to the “insect apocalypse” decimating many species. An earlier study this year blamed pesticide use, habitat destruction and climate change for the loss of nearly half of the planet’s insects since 1970. But writing in the jour na l Bi ol ogi c a l Conservation, an international team of experts says artificial light is disrupting insect reproduction and navigation, as well as drawing insects to untimely deaths. “Artificial light at night is human-caused lighting ...ranging from streetlights to gas flares from oil extraction. It can affect insects in pretty much every imaginable part of their lives,” said senior author Brett Seymoure.

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Smart Forecasts Sw iss resea rchers say they have enlisted artificial intelligence to accurately predict where l ig ht n i ng w i l l st r ike within a 10-to-30-minute period. After “hindca sting” prev ious lightning str ikes, a team from the E cole Poly t e ch n iq ue Fédéra le i n L au sa n ne creat ed a n a lgor it h m to recog n i ze weat her conditions that lead to a lightning d ischa rge. The team says data from 12 Sw iss we a t h e r s t a t i o n s i n both urban and mountainous env ironments between 2006 and 2017 were u sed to a l low a pi np oi nt for e c a s t of when l ig ht n i ng w i l l strike inside a 19-mile radius.

Chimp Attacks Chimpanzees have begun attacking children in western Uganda during recent years in a shocking trend that has resulted in serious injuries and deaths. A highly publicized and gruesome attack in 2014 saw a chimp savage a 2-year-old child after snatching it from its mother. At least three more fatal attacks on infants have occurred since then, accompanied by a half-dozen other

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Rhino Extinction M a l ay s i a’s l a s t Sumatra n rhinoceros has died in a wildlife reserve that had been

Malaysia’s last Sumatran rhino, “Iman,” lost her battle with cancer, leaving the species regionally extinct. Photo: © WWF-Malaysia / David James

its sa nctua r y since 2014. The 25 -year-old female known as Iman, died of cancer, leaving only a small number of the species still a live, ma inly in Indonesia. Malaysia’s la st rema i n i ng ma le Sumatran rhino died in May of this year. “Iman’s death came rather sooner tha n we had expected, but we knew that she was starting to suffer sign i f ica nt pa i n,” sa id Augustine Tuuga, director of the Sabah Wildlife Department. Experts fear the entire species will go extinct within decades if conservation efforts are not expanded.

Tropical Cyclones Tropical St or m R it a , the season’s f i r s t i n t he South Pacific, brought locally heavy rain to parts of the island nation of Vanuatu. • T ropic a l St or m Fung-Wong churned the western Pacific south of Japan. • Typhoon Kammuri passed to the south and west of Guam. Dist. by: Andrews McMeel Syndication ©MMXIX Earth Environment Service

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their codes. “It was a pretty unique circumstance to work with [Rio

Nuevo’s] printer to make their book as close to mine as possible,� Schut said. “This includes

the cra ft Thank your customers & wish them a paper feel and the dictionary fold-out in the with a corner ad! manual.â€? While Schut updated h i s prot ot y pe de sig n, Turner rewrote all the text for the manual and Downey edited it. â€œOne thing I love about [the manual], you can get the code and make one yourself,â€? Turner said. “You have the tools right there to do so.â€? These revisions and redeLEARNING +tax signs took place from June to FROM HISTORY per October 2018, and the team ad had the new design in hand by Dow ney feel s t he December 2018. Navajo Code Talker Manual “It was a real team effort,â€? is a good introduction to the Downey said. “We figured out Navajo Code Talkers, which can a way to update the examples be followed by other books Rio in the manual, so they would Nuevo Publishers has produced, actually work. It was a really including Code Talker Stories, difficult task to do the special Navajo Weapon: The Navajo elements of the book.â€? Code Talkers, and Search for But the authenticity of the the Navajo Code Talkers. book’s design, as well as the content within the book is CODE TALKER what Downey believes will MANUAL draw people to it. | SEE PAGE 17

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Thomas Begay at an August 2018 event in Window Rock, Ariz. Born Feb. 5, 1926 south of Gallup, he was selected as one of the 33 Navajo Code Talkers to be assigned to the 5th Marine Division Signal Company. Years after the war, in early 2015, he starred as Chei (grandpa) in the movie “Legends from the Sky.� File Photo code to understand and work with, Turner said. “ There were Hopi a nd Cherokee code talkers in World War I,� Turner said. “But the Navajos were the only ones who used a three-layer approach.�

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DESIGNING THE MANUAL When readers pick up the Navajo Code Talker Manual, they are first met with an unorthodox design. The manual stands tall and relatively thin, more like a large notebook than a standard novel or guide book. Given the appearance of the cover and the feel of the pages, it looks and feels more like an artifact from decades past, instead of a contemporary book. The book’s spine is at the top, reinforcing the notebook feel as the reader turns through a number of pages, some of which are a different color than the rest, and others that fold out to reveal more information. One such fold-out is the d ic t ion a r y, wh ich show s each Navajo word that corresponded to a letter in the English alphabet, as well as a translation. This dictionary precedes the section that details the methods the code talkers used while relaying

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‘Dark Waters’: a powerful indictment of a corporation By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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hile a filmmaker’s imagination can spi n fa nt a st ic, i ncred ible a nd disturbing tales, you often fi nd that even the most fervent creative mind can’t tell a more horrifying story than those that are ripped directly from the real world and newspaper headlines. Such is the case with Dark Waters, a biopic that tells the story of a corporate defense attorney who discovered a plot so heinous that even he had to confront the company responsible and seek some form of justice. It all results in a passionate, informative and compelling feature. The story follows Robert Bilott (Mark Ruffalo), a new partner in a Cincinnati law firm whose grandmother asks him to assist a local farmer who believes his cattle are being poisoned by the DuPont chemical factory. After convincing supervisor Tom Terp (Tim Robbins) that he’ll look into the situation and quickly wrap things up, he begins seeing disturbing evidence lending credence to the local’s claims. The case ends up taking the protagonist’s complete attention, leading him down a rabbit hole

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that ultimately takes more than a decade to investigate. This causes friction not only at work, but also with his wife Sarah (Anne Hathaway). It also makes for some awkward maneuvering with old friend and DuPont executive, Phil Donnelly (Victor Garber). While a man doing years of research studying chemistry and tying together company paperwork dating back to the 1940s doesn’t initially seem like exciting cinema, director Todd Haynes (Far from Heaven, Carol, Wonderstruck) takes the right approach with the material. The stor y is almost played like a mystery, with the protagonist slowly uncovering one secret after another as he attempts to discover what the compound named PFOA aka C8 is, and the relation it has to his case. More and more revelations are slowly unveiled that are nothing short of stunning. The movie also benefits from a great cast. Ruffalo plays things in a low-key manner, with his fears and frustrations growing as the years pass and even begin taking a physical toll. It also details his own personal torment as others around him express their anger, either for actually taking on the job, or, for not moving quickly enough to reach a resolution. Of course, none of this is Bilott’s fault, but the anguish certainly is visible on the character as time passes. It’s an excellent performance, and the man’s suffering and

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Robert Bilott (Mark Ruffalo) seen here coming to terms with a disturbing legal case in the movie “Dark Waters.” Bilott, newly employed as a lawyer to represent corporations by a firm started in 1885 and tied to the family of U. S. President William Howard Taft, is convinced to take a case against a corporation. The movie is based on a class-action suit initiated by Bilott against DuPont in 2001. Photo Credit: Focus Features anger as DuPont fights back legally and tries to cover up its nefarious activities, is expertly handled and portrayed. A very minor criticism can be made that as Bilott begins to learn what is really going on at DuPont, the character begins acting out around his home and taking precautionary steps that almost come across as unhinged. They may have actually happened, but given the character’s measured and quiet personality, these brief moments may come across as slightly exaggerated, in an attempt to create more personal

drama. Although the news media repor ted on t h is stor y a few years back, the specific details are equally enlightening, shocking and enraging. If you’re coming in cold and don’t know much about this story, then you’ll likely walk out furious at several corporate entities. Indeed, their actions were nothing short of horrendous and will affect human beings around the world for decades

to come. Dark Waters does an excellent job of reminding the audience of these crimes and inspiring all to take a stand and fight back, no matter how arduous and long a battle is required. If you don’t mind walking out of the theater wiser and perhaps angrier than when you walked in, then this is a potent and powerful movie worth watching. V i s i t : w w w . CinemaStance.com

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for December 6, 2019 By Glenn Kay For the Sun It’s time for another look at highlights arriving on Blu-ray and DVD. There are all kinds of interesting arrivals vying for your attention, including independent fare and big studio pictures. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try. Big New Releases! Battle of Leningrad - Also known as Saving Leningrad, this Russian foreign-lang ua ge t it le is set during WWII. It follows a young couple evacuated during the Siege of Leningrad and placed aboard a barge. As it attempts to escape the battle, the overstuffed ship encounters a storm and begins sinking. Enemy planes arrive and the pair does its best to survive the terrifying ordeal. Reaction toward the film was mixed. According to a few online sources, the movie is well-intentioned and has some tense moments. However, a group suggested that the limited funding doesn’t allow for the most convincing visual effects and thought the movie wouldn’t linger in the brain long after the credits. It features

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Andrei Mironov-Udalov and Maria Melnikova. Funan - Set in 1975, this French, foreign-lang u a g e animated feature tells the stor y of a family at tempti ng to survive in Cambodia after the rise of the Khmer Rouge. Two parents and their relatives are exiled from their home and their children are separated from the group. As time passes, the adults do all they can to sneak away from their work camps, find their kids and escape. Reportedly, the fi lmmaker was inspired by tales told to him by relatives. Reviews for the movie were excellent. Only one or two complained that the writing honed in on one family’s struggle and didn’t go into details about the regime itself. All others praised the feature as a beautifully animated, harrowing and authentic tale of survival that wouldn’t be soon forgotten. Santa Fake - This independently produced, holiday-themed family musical-comedy is about an immigrant from Ireland who arrives in New York City and is immediately taken in by a crime boss. After making a mistake while delivering a package for his employer, he ends up in Santa

Fe, New Mexico and takes a position there as a department store Santa. Of course, author ities and the mob are soon after him and the white-bearded figure must try to evade capture. Little is known about this feature and there aren’t any write-ups available, so one might want to exercise some caution before seeking it out. At least it has an interesting cast that includes Damian McGinty, Jeff Fahey, John Rhys-Davies, Heather Morris, Judd Nelson and Tony Amendola. Semper Fi - A police officer who also ser ves as a Marine C o r p s reser vist is forced t o dea l with his wild and uncontrollable brother after the sibling kills a man in a bar fight. After the family member is sent to prison for the crime, the protagonist is sent to Iraq and experiences some horrific events. The protagonist changes his views upon his return and decides to break his

brother out of jail. This gritty independent effort didn’t make an impression on reviewers. While a couple of them appreciated the work of the stars and the fi lm’s attempts to deal with family bonds, most found it to be unconvincing and felt it suffered from an increasingly preposterous story. It features Jai Courtney, Nat Wolff, Finn Wittrock and Leighton Meester. Blasts from the Past! It’s a busy week for older releases. There is a Special Edition of the well-regarded sci-fi title, Slaughterhouse-Five (1972). Based on the novel by Kurt Vo n n e g u t , this is a mind-bending, time travel stor y. The mov ie has received a 4K restoration and includes a critic commentary track, a video appreciation with another fi lm expert, an interview with actor Perry King, as well as discussions with a film music historian, producer Michael Crawford (who was a production assistant on this title), and the son of the executive producer. Looks like an impressive Blu-ray. And the Cohen Media Group is releasing a Blu-ray of two French films made together.

Acc r e d it a t ion P r og r a m ,” Richa rd M. Sca nla n, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP’s Council on Accreditation, said. “The RMCHCS Laboratory Department Laboratory joins the thousands of others that are committed to raising the quality of laboratory services nationally and internationally. This lab demonstrates leadership, innovation, and a passionate commitment to standards of excellence, while providing the highest quality services, ultimately for patients.” 2,500 questions Of the 4,500 different standards the hospital passed, the CAP survey included 2,500 questions the hospital had to answer to determine eligibility. RMCHCS had to answer 285 questions requested from the College Clinic, 305 questions from the Red Rock Clinic and 1,844 from RMCH. Of the 2,434 questions asked, the hospital

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CODE TALKER MANUAL | FROM PAGE 14 In fact, the authors of those books, Laura Tohe and Sally McClain, vetted the manual in early 2019. Zonnie Gorman, scholar and daughter of one of the original 29 code talkers, Carl Gorman, was also one of those who vetted the manual. Turner says the manual presents another side of the story for people to learn about the Navajo Code Talkers and their work. “The manual is not about the code talkers going to war, or what they went through, or what has already been written about in other books,” Turner said. “It’s a focus on how the code was designed. That, in itself, is a different story, and I think it’s a wonderful story.” “I want people to recall why

The fi rst is Joan the Maid I: The Battles (1994), and the second movie on the disc is Joan the Maid II: The Prisons (1994), which together presumably tell the entire saga of famous historical figure, Joan of Arc. You Know, For Kids! Here are some releases that may appeal to children. S e s a m e S t r e e t ’s 50 t h Anniversary Celebration She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: Seasons 1-3 Teen Titans: The Complete Series (2003 - 2006) Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo (2006) (Warner Archive) On the Tube! And here are some of the week’s TV-themed releases. A Chr istmas Solo (TV movie) Christmas on Holly Lane (TV movie) Doc Martin: Series 9 Doctor Who: Colin Baker: Complete Season 2 (BBC) Game of T hrones: The Complete Series Game of Thrones: Season 8 Great Performances: Now Hear This (PBS) A House Divided: Season 1 Masterpiece: The Durrells in Corfu: Season 4 UK Edition (PBS) Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: Mr. Rogers & Making Mistakes (PBS) S e s a m e S t r e e t ’s 50 t h Anniversary Celebration

it’s important for our culture, and to keep the Navajo language alive,” Downey said. “It is important for everyone to remember the Navajo Code Talkers. They were sworn to secrecy. They came back from the war, had PTSD and other ailments. They weren’t allowed to talk about it, and they kept their word. Some of them didn’t even talk about it after it was declassified in 1968.” The Navajo Code Talkers were Marines fi rst and foremost, which is part of the reason it took over 20 years for this operation to be declassified, Downey added. The Navajo Code Talker Manual is available for purchase from Amazon or Rio Nuevo Publishers. The manual is also available at select retailers. For more information on Rio Nuevo Publishers, visit rionuevo.com.

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SPORTS 360 Down to the wire SCOUTS SLIP BY PATRIOTS, 45 - 43

Miyamura Patriot Lance Evans (12) pulls a rebound away from Window Rock Scout Trenton Francisco (42) at Miyamura High School in Gallup Nov. 30. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Jarron Cadman (15) is fouled by the Window Rock Scouts as he drives to the hoop Nov. 30 at Miyamura High School in Gallup. The Scouts defeated the Patriots 45-43. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Window Rock Scout Cauy Silversmith (14) pushes past Miyamura Patriot Jarron Cadman (15) at Miyamura High School in Gallup Nov. 30. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Patriots, Scouts face off FINAL SCORE MIYAMURA 52 WINDOW ROCK 44

Window Rock Scout Robbie Talkalai (12) tumbles over Miyamura Patriot Autumn Enote (5) as they compete for the ball at Miyamura High School in Gallup Nov. 30. The Patriots defeated the Scouts 52-44. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Katianna Toledo (32) collides with Window Rock Scout Rachael Smiley (44) at Miyamura High School in Gallup Nov. 30. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Panthers pounce on the Lynx FINAL SCORE PEÑASCO 66 REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN 29

Rehoboth Lynx Fiona Martinez (11) charges into the Peñasco Panthers defense at Rehoboth High School Nov. 30. The Panthers defeated the Lynx 6629. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Rehoboth Lynx Nina Bitsilly (10) dodges the reach of Peñasco Panthers Alexandria Sandoval (33) and Adrianna Tafoya (15) at Rehoboth High School Nov. 30. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Rehoboth Lynx Adrianna Pete (23) shoots over the Peñasco Panthers defense at Rehoboth High School Nov. 30. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Rehoboth Lynx hold off Bosque Bobcats A WIN FOR REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN 49-40

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR Rehoboth Lynx Ashley Skeets (42) holds off Bosque Bobcat Mya Juardo (5) Dec. 3 at Rehoboth High School. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Rehoboth Lynx Sunni Rose Yazzie (21) gets clear of the Bosque Bobcats defense for a shot at Rehoboth High School Dec. 3. The Lynx defeated the Bobcats 49-40. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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November 22, 2019 November 29, 2019 December 6, 2019 December 13, 2019 *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO Ditech Financial LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Martha Rubio and Alejandro Cantu, Defendants. Case No. D-1113CV-2019-00027 Attorneys for Plaintiff: The Gallegos Law Offices, P.C., 116 14th St., Albuquerque, NM 87102 – (505) 842-8484. NOTICE OF SUIT TO: MARTHA RUBIO 1. A complaint has been filed against you by Ditech Financial LLC in this Court on January 16, 2019, concerning a 2001 Crestridge Mobile Home 16’ x 80’, VIN: CRH1TX10482. 2. You or your attorney are hereby directed to immediately serve a pleading or motion in response to the Petition with the Eleventh Judicial District Court of McKinley County, and to send a copy of your response to the Plaintiff’s attorney. 3. If you do not immediately respond to the petition, the

To be Published in the GALLUP SUN, November 22, November 29, and December 6, 2019. *** ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF MCKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO In the Matter of the Estate of CARROLL ANN SISNEROS, Deceased No. D-1113-PB-2019-00040 NOTICE TO CREDITORS VIKKI MARTINEZ has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of CAROLL ANN SISNEROS, deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico

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CLASSIFIEDS Read online at gallupsun.com Dated: VIKKI MARTINEZ MASON & ISAACSON, P.A. JAMES J. MASON ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE 104 EAST AZTEC AVENUE GALLUP, NEW MEXICO 87301 505-722-4463 Published: November 29, 2019 December 6, 2019 December 13, 2019 ***

deceased. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the Personal Representative at the offices of Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec Avenue, Gallup, New Mexico, 87301, attorneys for the Personal Representative, or filed with the District Court of McKinley County, New Mexico.

ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF McKINLEY STATE OF NEW MEXICO

Dated: FRANKLIN J. MORRIS MASON & ISAACSON, P.A.

In the Matter of the Estate of MARIKO N. MORRIS, Deceased No. D-1113-PB-2019-00041

James J. Mason Attorneys for Personal Representative 104 East Aztec Avenue Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-4463

NOTICE TO CREDITORS FRANKLIN J. MORRIS has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of MARIKO N. MORRIS,

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 6 – DECEMBER 12, 2019 FRIDAY, December 6

Center at Central new Mexico Community College.

39TH ANNUAL RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY

SATURDAY, December 7

7:30 am Fri. Dec 6. Events start at Fox Run Golf Course (1109 Susan Ave., Gallup).

39TH ANNUAL RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY BREAKFAST

7am-9 am Fri., Dec. 6 @ 3rd Floor Solarium @ Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Service (1901 Redrock Dr., Gallup). $10 ;tickets on sale at RMCHCS gift shop.

FESTIVAL OF TREES

Nov 25 - Dec 7 @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Tickets will be sold in the mall for this Community Pantry event.

ANGEL TREE AND WREATH OF BOOKS

Get a wish list or a wish list of books for a foster child. Drop off at CYFD office (1720 E. Aztec Ave/ #B, Gallup). From now until Dec. 12

MONEY CLUB

4 pm-6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). FAFSA Fridays. Join the Money Club for a demonstration of how to file your FAFSA. Bring your 2018 tax returns. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

GET UP & GAME

12 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

LEARN YOUR PHONE

3 pm-6 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Computer classes for the community. Classes limited to ten students. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

LOBO PLATFORM WORKSHOP SESSION

2:30 pm-3:30 pm @ UNM Gallup (705 Gurley Ave.) SSTC 226 . Learn how to request and print your transcript, , class schedule, Graduation Degree Audit and more. For more information: (505) 863-7706.

CANINE COMPADRES CLASS

5 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt). We cover basic obedience, service dog training and support. Everyone is welcome to come join Erin and Manda! Please make sure your dogs are contained on a leash.

SBDC INFO HOURS

9 am-12 pm @ UNM Gallup (5600 Eagle Rock Ave., Albuquerque) If you have an idea for a new business, drop by to see a representative of the Small Business Development CALENDAR

QUEVAUGHN BRYANT’S ONE MAN’S STAND COMEDY SHOW!

7 pm-9 pm Saturday Dec. 7 also appearing Maurice Northup at El Morro Theatre Events Center (210 S. Second St.)

39TH ANNUAL RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY

6:30 am Sat. Dec. 7. Dawn Patrol Red Rock Park ( Church Rock, N.M.)

CHRISTMAS PARADE

12 pm for line-up. 1 pm parade begins. Sat. Dec. 7. Downtown Christmas Parade from Eighthth Street-East on Aztec to First Street. Roads will be blocked. Enter on Eighth Street to line up by Aztec Theaters parking lot. Santa Clause is already schedule for arrival. Please no extra Santas.

39TH ANNUAL RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY - BALLOMINARIA

6 pm Sat. Dec. 7. @ Rio West Mall

RED ROCK BALLOON GLOW

6 pm @ Rio West Mall (1300 W. Maloney Ave.). Sat. Dec. 7. This Community Pantry event will include sales of hot chocolate.

CITY OF GALLUP WINTER ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

8 am-5 pm Sat. Dec. 7 @ Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center (700 Joseph M. Montoya Blvd., Gallup). For more information: (505) 722-2619.

STORY TIME SATURDAYS

11 am-12 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . The season is changing and we’re getting cozy with books about winter. This program is intended for children ages 2 - 4.

AVOID HOLIDAY SCAMS

2 pm-3 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Computer classes for the community. Classes limited to ten students. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

SELF-DEFENSE WITH MATT & DILLON.

10:30 am Join Matt and Dillon for their self defense class at the ranch. Matt offers practical self-defense training based on basic kickboxing and development of individual attributes, focusing on personal awareness and ability to react to physical threat for all ages. Everyone is welcome. We encourage all participants to please bring a mouthpiece. For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com.

CANINE COMPADRES CLASS

1:30 pm @ Rockin J Reawakenings Ranch (2 miles north on County Road 19 in Prewitt). We cover basic obedi-

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ence, service dog training and support. Everyone is welcome to come join Erin and Manda! Please make sure your dogs are contained on a leash. SUNDAY, December 8

39TH ANNUAL RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY

6:30 am Sun. Dec. 8. Dawn Patrol Red Rock Park (Church Rock, N.M.) Followed by Mass Ascension at 7 am and Awards Brunch & Auction at 10 am

CITY OF GALLUP WINTER ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

11 am-4 pm Sun. Dec. 8 @ Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center (700 Joseph M. Montoya Blvd., Gallup). For more information: (505) 722-2619.

HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES

4:30 pm Sun., Dec. 8 @ Grace Bible Church (222 Boulder Dr., Gallup). Meet and greet. Vans depart @ 5 pm. Tours end at the church. Tickets $20 per person. The event is a fundraiser for Ups & Downs Relay For Life Team of the American Cancer Society. For more information: bleedingpurple@ centurylink.net; Joyce Graves (505) 863-3075;(505) 862-1457; Linda Shelton (505) 722-2175; (505) 297-9515.

TAIZÉ CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

4 pm Sun., Dec. 8 @ Westminster Presbyterian Church (151 State Highway 564, Gallup). The theme of this service of prayer, silence and song is Advent – the Coming Light. For more information: Kathy Mezoff (505) 870-6136. MONDAY, December 9

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

4 pm-6:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Sharpen your battle axes, refill your quiver and recite your enchangments for another chapter in our fantasy role-playing board game. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm. gov; (505) 863-1291.

SELL ONLINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

4 pm-5:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Computer classes for the community. Classes limited to ten students. For more information: libtrain@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

MENTORING FOR ENTREPRENEURS

10 am-4 pm @ UNM Gallup (705 Gurley Ave.) Calvin Hall Center Room 182. Vanessa Roanhorse offers guidance, coaching and perspective to help people make connections to resources at UNM and in the community. TUESDAY, December 10

ADOPT A GRANDPARENT FOR CHRISTMAS

Navajo Nation Health Education Program, GIMC – Health Promotion and Navajo Nation Department of Behavioral

and Mental Health Services are hosting. They are seeking volunteers to adopt a grandparent from Chichiltah and Naschitti Senior Center. Visit HEP (516 E. Nizhoni Blvd.) or HPDP office (1808 W. Aztec Ave.). Wrapped gifts should be dropped off by Dec. 10.

CURSIVE & CALLIGRAPHY WRITING WORKSHOP

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch(200W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Learn how to write in cursive and about calligraphy techniques. For more information: jwhitman@gallupnm.gov; (505) 726-6120.

RESUMES WITH RESULTS

4 pm-5pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Workshops for job seekers and career climbers. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

JOB HUNT WITH GOOGLE

3 pm-4 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave.). Workshops for job seekers and career climbers. For more information: libtrain@gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291.

COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

9 am- 12 pm @ 207 West Hill, Third Floor, Commission Chambers WEDNESDAY, December 11

STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS

10:30a.m-11:00 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). An active and energetic program for toddlers featuring music, movement, rhymes and stories. Intended for children ages 2-4. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov;(505) 726-6120

OPEN MAKERSPACE – LED CIRCUITS

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). MakerSpace is lighting up the sky with LED circuits every Wednesday this month. Intended for ages 8 and above.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

5:30 pm @ UNM Gallup (705 Gurley Ave.) SSTC 200. Orientation sessions to welcome students and provide campus resource information. For more information: (505 8637706

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS

5:30 pm-7:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). This week’s film: The Blinded by the Light. THURSDAY, December 12

CRAFTY KIDS

(115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Learn to incorporate audio and video inputs and create three-dimensional objects. The library is offering free computer classes for the community. Classes are limited to 10 students. Registration is not required. For more information: libtrain@ gallupnm.gov; (505) 863-1291. ONGOING

CROWNPOINT NAVAJO RUG AUCTION

7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium (Main St. H-1, Crownpoint). Second Friday of the month. For more information, call (505) 879-9460.

CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD

3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library Meeting Room (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) first Monday of the month. Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

FUTURE FOUNDATIONS: BABY BOUNCE & BOOGIE

10 am-11 am @ Future Foundations Family Center (551 Washington Ave., Grants). Baby Bounce and Boogie is designed for newborn to 3 years of age and their parents. Offered free of charge, however donations are welcome! Every other Wednesday. For more information: (505) 285-3542.

NO HALF STEPPING

9 am-11am @ Hozho Center (216 W. Maloney, Gallup). AA meeting Tuesdays. For more information: (505) 862-1911.

GALLUP STORYTELLERS TOASTMASTERS

6:30 pm @ Earl’s Restaurant (1400 East Highway 66, Gallup). Toastmasters meets every Thursday (except holidays). Guests welcome. For more information : Fran Palochak (505)-879-6570 or Carl Ballenger (505) 879-0191.

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society (1315 Hamilton Rd., Gallup). For more information, please call (505) 863-2616, or email: gmchumanesociety@ gmail.com. Location: 1315 Hamilton Road.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS DOG TRAINING

2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Crafts for the whole family. To post a nonprofit or This week’s activity: Christmas civic event in the calendar section, please email: Stockings.

CREATIVE CODING

4 pm-5:30 pm @ Main Branch

gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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