2012 Ruidoso
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happening November 9-11 Christmas Jubilee
Ruidoso’s favorite shopping experience, the annual Christmas Jubilee offers a convention center full of arts, crafts, gifts, toys and goodies from Lincoln County vendors and the kids can meet Santa. Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., www. ruidosochristmasjubilee.net, 575-258-5405. $1. Children, military free.
November 9-10
LC Community Theater presents ‘The Miracle Worker’
The inspirational classic of Helen Keller and her governess, Anne Sullivan, who teaches Helen discipline, direction and language. A benefit production for the Ski Apache Disabled Skiers Program. 2710 Sudderth Dr. Hors d’oeuvres 5:30 p.m., performance 7 p.m. 575-257-7395, Friday $45, Saturday $20.
November 10
R & R in Ruidoso Block Party
In honor of our military, Ruidoso is having a street party in Midtown. Live entertainment, food, kids’ activities, beer, car show, all beginning with a Service Challenge Fun Run. Log onto ruidosomilitarydiscounts. com for details, other weekend events and discount lodging. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. www. ruidosomilitarydiscounts.com, 575-257-7395. Free.
An Evening with Chef Cat Cora at IMG
Making history on Food Network’s Iron Chef America as the first and only female Iron Chef, Cat brings her years of experience and accomplishments for a “Thanksgiving at Home” cooking demo to the Inn. Beginning at 6 p.m. with a Barnes & Noble mini-bookstore to sell Chef Cora’s book. Show and tapas at 7 p.m. Q&A with the Chef at 8 p.m. Inn of the Mountain Gods. www.innofthemountaingods. com, 575-464-7777. $50.
November 11
Salute to our veterans!
Thank you for your service to our country. 13th Annual ‘Joy for Kids Toy Run’
Strap a new, unwrapped toy on your motorcycle, car or person and come to The Quarters for this start of the Santa’s Helpers Christmas giving. Motorcycle parade from O’Reilly Auto Parts parking lot, Sudderth Dr and Hwy 70 at noon; live music by the Homegrown Boyz with lots of door prizes and silent auction, 12-5 p.m. The Quarters, Midtown Ruidoso, 2325 Sudderth Dr. 575-336-4629. $3 donation.
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Holloman shines with RPA technology By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Unmanned aircraft used to be called drones. That term isn’t accurate anymore, according to pilots at Holloman Air Force Base west of Alamogordo. “Remote Piloted Aircraft are anything but drones,” says Lindsay, a RPA pilot, USAF Major and instructor. Adam, a Technical Sergeant agrees. The base supports more than 17,000 military and civilian workers, including the German Air Force flight training facility. The 49th Wing produces combat ready airmen piloting F22 raptors, among other aircraft. Additionally, it is the only base dedicated to training pilots and sensors for MQ-1 (Predator) and MQ-9 (Reaper) RPAs. With first names offered for identification due to security protocol, Holloman base officers spoke about operations and current missions. Maj. Lindsay piloted aircraft early in her career in the military, and has chosen to become a RPA pilot. She pilots and teaches the craft to incoming students and has relocated her family to the Alamogordo area from Georgia. “Unlike standard aircraft, an RPA can be parked over a target for more than 24 hours to provide a wealth of information,” says Lindsay. Using less fuel and not dealing with human fatigue, an RPA has the capability
of staying on-site for extended periods of time. In addition to recognizance, RPAs can be missile loaded to provide ground support without jeopardizing the lives of an air crew. Using RPAs in dealing with possible biohazard issues saves human lives. RPAs have the capacity to play a vital role in humanitarian efforts, according to Lindsay. Recently one was used to find two lost hikers in the wilderness. “Imagine how an RPA can assist in natural disasters like Katrina,” says Lindsay, “in locating survivors who are trapped without being able to communicate.” Financially, RPAs provide a way to accomplish many necessary tasks of the military with less expense. With budgetary
cutbacks for the military always a challenge, the program is proving to be cost effective, precise and conserves resources and manpower, according to base records. RPA pilots and sensors are considered air crew members. Multi-million dollar simulators are provided to train incoming pilots and sensors. A pilot will position the RPA while a sensor directs the ball, which contains highly sensitive cameras mounted on the bottom of the aircraft. Students from all over the world come to New Mexico to learn to fly RPAs. Training consists of simulator time, academics, flights and evaluations, generally taking three to five months to complete. “We go see HoLLoMAN, pg. 3
By Mike Keylon and Eugene Heathman Mescalero Army veteran Theodore Harvey enlisted Feb. 23, 1954 and will finally be awarded his Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his distinguished service during wartime. Congressman Steve Pearce and representatives from Governor Susana Martinez’s office and Mescalero President Mark Chino are expected to make the presentation Friday, 10 a.m. at the Mescalero community center. The local VFW Honor Guard will present the colors as a posthumous honor ceremony for Allison Kinzumhma. An American flag will be presented to the family. Harvey was issued the citation by the President of the United States during the period from November 1970 through November 1971 in Vietnam. “I served four years, five months and 22 days in combat zones,” Harvey said. Harvey graduated high school in Tularosa and entered the Army at the age of 21, serving two combat tours in Korea in the seventh infantry division. Harvey became a paratrooper, an expert marksman with the M-14 rifle and eventually became an Airborne Jump Master. Harvey served two combat tours in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne
regiment part of the 101st Airborne division. Harvey became a paratrooper, an expert marksman with the M-14 rifle and eventually became an Airborne Jump Master. Harvey’s Purple Heart resulted from being wounded in the face, his right arm and right leg while taking small-arms fire in Vietnam. In May 2011, Ann McConathy, a social worker notified the Veterans Affairs office in Alamogordo after learning of ‘Theo’s’ service record and lack of being fully recognized and started making phone calls. Harold Oakes of the American Legion in Ruidoso assisted with the administrative functions for Harvey to receive his awards. Harvey earned the Bronze Star when he distinguished himself while on combat patrol. As point man, Theo noticed two booby traps (IED’s) barring further progress. Harvey sent the men of his platoon back for safety then crawled around the traps and effectively disarmed them so his men could safely pass to complete their mission without further incident. Harvey was asked by the Ruidoso Free Press what scared him the most while in combat; “small-arms fire and booby traps, something I faced almost daily while in Vietnam,” Harvey said. Harvey has resided at the Mescalero
Care Center since 2008. He was born to Wallace and Jessie Harvey in 1934. He loved to hunt and fish as a boy Photo courtesy of Mike Keylon Theodore Harvey growing up on the Mescalero Reservation, contributing meat to the family dinner table. He lost his father to an automobile accident when he was 9 years old. Harvey keeps his high school graduation photo close by in his room. In the picture frame is the corner of a $100 bill he picked up in Germany. “The bill was interesting and the only thing I felt safe picking up as everything was wired to explode in combat zones. A common booby trap in combat zones was money wired to explode if picked up,” Harvey said. Harvey has one brother and two sisters, his older sister is a retired registered nurse living in Albuquerque. His other siblings are deceased. Harvey now enjoys watching the National Geographic channel and loves watching football. The New England Patriots with quarterback Tom Brady is a favorite team.
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At right, Adam and Lindsay, RPA instructors at Holloman. Below, the RPA ball containing cameras.
Mescalero Army veteran to receive belated Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Free Press refutes claims of campaign bias Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Recently published radio and press ads accusing the Ruidoso Free Press of “in what appears a pattern of attempted character assassination to alter election outcomes” are not true. Particularly during campaign season, supporters of all candidates are very passionate about their candidate, as demonstrated in many televised, published and radio campaign ads at all levels of elected positions. The Ruidoso Free Press has taken a stance of not endorsing candidates for any elected position; from local school boards to the office of the President of the United States. Occasionally, all news organizations are the recipients
of non verifiable information, inaccurate facts or circumstances which upon discovery are promptly retracted or corrected, which was immediately performed by the Ruidoso Free Press in the specific instance regarding the resignation of the Lincoln County Undersheriff online Oct. 26. The Ruidoso Free Press has a very well established and verifiable history of allowing all candidates and elected officials in all elections, for any position, regardless of party affiliation complete access to the editorial staff for interviews, profiles and event coverage. This includes the Ruidoso Free Press’s encouragement of healthy and intelligent debate through letters to the editor submitted by the general O COND
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