My colleague Don Woodworth was doing some decorating in his office the other day and one of the new bits of decor he added was a new area rug. I asked Don where his new rug was made and he proudly told me it was made by members of our extended American family at Mohawk Industries. I was intrigued, so I spent a bit of time looking into Mohawk and am I glad I did!
Mohawk Industries is located in Georgia and has a long illustrious history. According to Wikipedia, William Shuttleworth and his four sons began making carpet in New York State in 1875 and adopted the Mohawk Carpet Mills name in 1920. Today the firm makes carpet and rugs, ceramic tile, natural stone and hardwood flooring, and laminate flooring. Mohawk has several lines to choose from.
Mohawk's American Rug Craftsman line of rugs are made in two communities in North Georgia: Sugar Valley and Calhoun. As an aside, North Georgia looks like a beautiful part of our country to visit.
and even rugs for your deck.
and the Anastasia Robin's Egg.
I strongly encourage you to read the American Rug Craftsman story, learn more about the history of Karastan and watch some very nice videos about Mohawk and Karastan. Another reason I really recommend Mohawk products is their amazing commitment to reducing their footprint on the American environment by producing ecologically savvy products through their GreenWorks initiative. Mohawks's exclusive Everstrand fiber is the only 100 percent post-consumer recycled material rug fiber in the industry and Mohawk's exclusive Smartstrand fiber is made with DuPont Sorona, a renewable sourced polymer made with actual corn. Mohawk also offer doormats created from recycled post-consumer tires and rug pads made of recycled content.
Mohawk is playing a huge role in using "waste products" that absent Mohawk's efforts would end up in your local land fill. Did you know one out of every five PET plastic bottles recycled in the United States is recycled by Mohawk? That's over 3 billion bottles annually that are used to create Mohawk's recycled fibers, like Everstrand. Annually Mohawk Home recycles over 30 million pounds of rubber tires, one of the largest and most hazardous types of post-consumer waste, and gives them new life as doormats.
Mohawk's durable doormats have an innovative scraping surface that cleans shoes while hiding dirt in recessed channels. The slip-resistant surface repels water, which is great for traction in all-weather conditions. Given the deluges of rain we routinely suffer here in Seattle, I plan on purchasing a new Mohawk doormat pronto!
Mohawk is an amazing American manufacturing firm providing employment for hundreds of members of our extended American family working in Georgia. Buying Mohawk rugs is a win-win-win proposition. First, you are going to get the most well made stylish rug on the market. Second, your purchase of Mohawk rugs will provide employment to members of our extended American family working in Georgia. And finally, by buying Mohawk rugs you will help ensure that our Country's environment is kept ship-shape. What a deal!
Now get shopping for some Mohawk rugs!
If you want to take advantage of the sale on the American made Perry Gym duffel, don't dilly dally; the sale ends on January 4th and during the sale you can take advantage of free ground shipping.
I recently came upon an amazing website that features hundreds of American makers making all sorts of great stuff. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Scoutmob's purpose is to introduce Americans like you and me to small scale independent American makers. They feature crafted goods for men and women, for the kitchen, for the home, jewelry, gifts, you name it. One of the coolest features of the Scoutmob website is their "Find local makers" interactive map. By hovering over your state, you can discover which makers are featured on Scoutmob. I get a daily Scoutmob email that provides me with loads of products I need from local makers. Here are just three from my home state of Washington.
When I first learned what was involved in creating Kimberlin rings, I was aghast. Cutting up perfectly good spoons! I think that is still a crime in England, Land of Tea. But when I saw how cool Kimberlin rings are, I was on board.
and his Salvaged Wood Bottle Stopper Set, a steal at $20.
And if you want to learn to turn wood, you can visit Duvall and Andy will teach you how to do it!
If you want to get some very cool glasses, look no further than the glasses made by Studio Manufact available on Scoutmob. Sean O'Neill is glassblower who runs Studio Manufact. O'Neill received his B.F.A. in glass from the A.C.C. at Tennessee Tech University in 2005 and was an artist in residence at Northlands Creative Glass Centre in Lybster, Scotland and our very famous Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, WA. Sean's Green Upcup Recycled Glass tumblers are available on Scoutmob.
Sean's amazing stacking Demi Bowls are available on his website.
So I urge you to check out Scoutmob and all the amazing members of our extended American family that are making useful and beautiful products.
With Christmas less than two weeks away, the gift buying imperative is upon us. This year I have decided to try to purchase Christmas gifts which are produced by individual American makers. A great place to find such gifts are the myriad of holiday markets in America. The Germans are also big fans of Christmas markets and have been for more than a few years. The Striezelmarkt pictured above has been held in the northern German city of Dresden since 1434.
Next weekend I plan on attending the Renegade Craft Fair at Magnuson Park's Hangar 30. More than 175 local makers will be hawking their wares. If you attend you can do more than buy handmade gifts; you can participate in hands-on workshops and gorge yourself on tasty treats from local vendors. What's not to like?
I couldn't wait for the Renegade Craft Fair, so last weekend I attended the Urban Craft Uprising at Seattle Center. There were a ton of great gifts on offer from lots of makers from Portland and Seattle. I plan on doing a load of posts on all the makers I met last weekend, but I wanted to let you know about the two firms I discovered that simply have to be on your gift buying list for this year.
Great & Small is a firm from Portland, Oregon that makes simply amazing handmade, hand painted, utterly original works of art depicting various members of the animal kingdom.
I got myself a narwhale at the Urban Craft Uprising.
You can almost hear the strains of "Rock and Roll All Nite" just looking at these pandas! Great & Small will be in attendance at the Crafty Wonderland in Portland, Dec 13-15.
and her hilarious Flasher Bat.
So rather than shopping at the mall this year for gifts made God knows where, with God knows what, by God knows who, buy gifts made by your neighbors in Seattle, Portland or wherever else in this wonderful country you happen to live. By purchasing gifts made by members of our extended American family, we can put money back into our communities and be able to give unique wonderful presents in the bargain.
If you live in England, the "Festive Period" is generally thought of as the period of time between Christmas and New Years. But I tend to think of the entire month of December as the Festive Period and my Festive Period got underway last week with the Gray Magazine Holiday party at Design Within Reach, a wonderful furniture firm in Seattle where I live. By the way, Design Within Reach is currently having a great sale on the iconic Herman Miller Chair; the Herman Miller Chair Company has been making its chairs in Zeeland, Michigan for over a century. I got invited to the Gray party because I have done a few guest posts on their blog in the past. Gray put on a delicious spread of nosh and while at the party I met a host of wonderful makers making great stuff for the home: Nick of Urban Hardwoods, Ross of Surface Theory, David of Seattle Stair and Design and Tammy of Savvy Cabinetry by Design. Over the next few weeks, I will be featuring each of these firms on this blog or on the blog associated with my Homerica website, "Stories of Home". And beginning tomorrow, look for a series of posts suggesting great presents for Christmas made by members of our extended American family.
I'm convinced that curated ecommerce sites are going to be instrumental in helping to sustain and grow American made products, especially products made by smaller makers. A case in point is BEZAR, the brainchild of Brad Shellhammer. I can't even remember how I got signed up for my daily emails from BEZAR, but each day they arrive in my inbox. BEZAR doesn't exclusively offer products made by members of our extended American family, but lots of the products on BEZAR are American made. With BEZAR, you sometimes have to "strike while the iron's hot" since products do seem to disappear from BEZAR from time to time. One of BEZAR's Holiday Gift Collections is titled "Merica" and all the gifts in that collection are made by Americans. Here are some of my favorite American finds from BEZAR.
I am buying my Christmas tree this week, and plan on ordering several of Shannon's amazing ornaments for the tree!
If you want your spices at hand when whipping up your favorite recipe, Gneiss Spice is for you. Since 2013 Beth and two of her comrades have been making the coolest spice jars you can imagine. The spice jars have magnetic lids so you can keep them out on the front of your refrigerator. While the lids and racks are made in Maine, Beth has not been able to find an American glass manufacturer for the jars themselves. But she is working on finding a domestic manufacturer in the near future. Gneiss Spice produces several themed spice collections for those that cook predominately one type of cuisine. Are you partial to Phad Thai? Then the Gneiss Thai Spice kit is for you.
Do you live to barbecue? Then the Grilling Seasoning Kit is for you.
I already have my spices, so I plan on purchasing a DIY kit.
I am so thankful that I found out about BEZAR and the many American brands that are featured on the site. I urge you to sign up for the BEZAR daily emails so you can always be seeing new American products that you can purchase for your self and as gifts for your friends and family in this festive period.
I was in need of some new cotton crew socks, so I dropped into my local Fred Meyer and beelined it to the sock section. Imagine my glee at finding a nice package of very reasonably priced Nike Crew socks like those pictured above that are made by members of our extended American family. The socks are incredibly soft and very warm even though they are made mostly out of cotton.
So if you are looking for crew socks for yourself or for Christmas stocking stuffers for Grandfather Ned or anyone else in the family, make sure to pick up some great American made Nike socks!


Women on a Mission: Mom Edition: DOUBLE-HEADER FRIDAY: LIBRARY—A THRIFTY PARADISE!
DOUBLE-HEADER FRIDAY: LIBRARY—A THRIFTY PARADISE!
My very good friend Reagen just happens to be a librarian. Reagen spends Tuesdays with Mur-Man and would bring him to story hour. I had no idea what the library had to offer until Reagen clued me in. No need to buy videos or rent videos for your kids—the library has a huge selection! No need to buy a cookbook—you can try it out first at the library, and so much more! And so, Ethne and I asked Reagen (our expert librarian) to write a guest post for the blog! Because—the library SCREAMS THE WORD FREE! Enjoy!
The library. Name me one other place that you can think of where you can walk in, stay for a few minutes or a few hours, and take anything home with you for free. That's right, I said FREE. Go on; think about it….I'll wait. Having a hard time coming up with any other places? I would too. The public library can be the thrifty gal or guy's best friend if you know what it has to offer.
Many folks (including myself not too long ago) just assume that your local library carries books; the popular novels and beach reads. But believe me when I say there's so much more! Yes, you can pick up the latest James Patterson or Charlaine Harris but you can also discover great new authors or finally get around to delving into those classics that you've been meaning to read forever. But what about all those other things you've wanted to discover?
Finishing out your basement? You should head over to the home improvement section to find everything from basic décor to a total gut and remodel. Curious about cuisine? The cookery area will provide you with hundreds of options from Slow Cooker meals to Thai Fusion.
Medical questions? That section hooks you up with anything from your basic medical dictionary to how to cope with an illness of a loved one. Starting a business? From building a brand to website design to incorporation can be found on the shelves. Planning your next big trip? A whole plethora of ideas from Bangkok to Little Rock await you in the travel area. Run out of crafting ideas? Have no fear; your library carries books on everything from jewelry making to refurbishing furniture to knitting and crocheting techniques, and so much more. Wondering about world affairs? There are local and national papers available to peruse, plus popular and scientific magazines galore. No matter what the question or curiosity, the library can help you discover it.
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I'm a recent audiobook convert, having discovered just how quickly that long road trip goes by when having that Book on CD coming at me over my car stereo. Also, those of you with e-readers don't despair! Many libraries now have online components that allow you to check out e-books directly to your e-reader! There's even some where you can download music and audiobooks directly to your iPod or other MP3 player. In addition to this, you'll more than likely have online access to multiple databases that can provide relevant information for almost all of your research needs.
Your local library is also a great place to discover the past. Many have local history collections as well as genealogy sections. These collections can have items written by local authors and historians which can give you a great insight into the area you're residing. And many libraries will have some, if not all of the copies of the local paper on microfilm/fiche or digitized on a computer. Looking through those can be quite amusing especially seeing an ad where a loaf of bread costs 5¢. My how times have changed!
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Parents will discover a wealth of items to help them out from even before their kids are born: books on decorating a baby's room, the expectant mother, what new dad's can look forward to, etc. And then as they get older there are books on making your own baby food, creating outfits and toys, and much more. Don't forget that there's an entire section in the library dedicated to kids! The Children's area of your local library will house items for all ages, usually divided into the specific ages too; board books for those tiny ones, easy readers for those just discovering reading, and so on. There are the popular authors in the fiction section like Judy Blume and Dr. Seuss but there's also a dedicated kids nonfiction area where they can learn about everything from building kites to what medieval knights wore to how to keep their pet tarantula alive.
There you will also find DVDs or VHS tapes dedicate to kids, plus audiobooks and music CDs – again great for those long trips. In addition to this you may also find great resources for any homeschooling. Items to help your kids with their math or reading skills, language tapes and videos to encourage bilingualism, puzzles to help with shape recognition and dexterity. And don't forget the summer reading programs or the dedicated weekly storytime that the librarians provide. The list just goes on and on.
I know what you're thinking. There can't possibly be more, can there? Well, there is. Libraries also provide free internet time for those without a computer and there's usually Wi-Fi capability as well. This works great for those who are job hunting ('cause almost all applications are done online now) but because of budgetary reasons can't get internet access at home. And some libraries even provide free classes to the public on topics like job hunting in the digital age, basic computing skills, genealogy, blogging, web research, etc.
And if you can't find it at your library, then just ask the librarian if he/she can get it for you. If the item you want is currently checked out to someone else, they can place you on the Reserve list so that when the item comes back in you'll be in line to get it right away, or if the library doesn't own the item you can request it through ILL (Interlibrary Loan) which means they'll send off to another library for the item or you can even recommend that your local library purchase an item you'd like for its permanent collection.
Libraries can also come in handy when you're housecleaning or moving! If you've got books/tapes/magazines/CDs/DVDs you're looking to get rid of but don't have the heart to throw them away, then the library is another place you can look to for donating items. Just call up your library to see if they'll take them. Anything deemed in great shape that fits with the library's collection will go on the shelves and all other items will go in the Book Sale area. This is a great place to pick up secondhand books, etc., as most will be available for less than $1. That's right…less than ONE DOLLAR! And all the money goes right back to the library so that it can continue to provide great service to your community.
I've talked mostly about what your local public library can provide, but keep in mind that libraries are found most everywhere: hospitals, schools, law firms, government facilities, military bases, museums, universities…I even know of a few zoo's that have libraries! Each place provides a great FREE service to the community in which they're based. Lawyers use them to consult on precedents before trials, doctors have access to the latest articles on treatments and diseases through the hospital library, and your local School Media Center helps to teach kids about information literacy which allows them to not only know the proper way to research but what's valid or not.
And let's not forget the people involved in all of this. I may be a little bit biased, but I'm pretty sure librarians are some of the most awesome people you'll meet. They have an innate curiosity and relish the opportunity to help you find what you most desire without judgment or prejudice. They can answer your questions face-to-face, via e-mail, phone, chat, or even in some places via text. If you need an answer, from the names of the original cast of Dukes of Hazzard to the batting average of Babe Ruth to the history of the Crimean War, they're the people to talk to. Librarians are also big on creative innovations, adding unique collections to their space for the public to check out, such as acoustic guitars so that music lovers can learn to play or practice to their hearts delight or a variety of baking pans so that you can create that awesome Cookie Monster birthday cake your kid really wants. I've even heard of libraries partnering with local gardening groups or centers to provide a Seed library so that people can create their own flower and/or vegetable garden at home. The possibilities are endless!
The library can be whatever you want it to be: research vessel, kid's entertainment, culinary school, etc. But no matter what you use it for, the most important thing to remember for the thrifty mindset is that it's free! So do your wallet a favor and check out your local library today.
Thanks Reagen for your library expertise! WOMS—it's like shopping for free! CHECK IT OUT!
I love my local library. It is my second home. The staff knows me by my first name. They are helpful and friendly, and the librarian in charge of scheduling adult activities is hospitable and makes us feel "at home" with her decorations and after-the-program snacks. Can't even imagine not having the freedom to have a library. Why spend money on video rentals when you have thousands for free at the library? No hurry for me to wait for a new release. Thanks to all my friends at the Bethany Branch of the Metropolitan OKC Library System!


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The University of Wisconsin-Extension recently released Broadband Policies and Regulations for Wisconsin Stakeholders, a good addition to your digital library, especially if you have in interest in Wisconsin and midwestern broadband issues.
While many examples hail from Wisconsin communities, the authors also provide information from other states and offers links to information such as local government broadband resolutions, tower agreements between municipalities and private internet service providers, successful applications for state and federal grant funds.
The Broadband Policies and Regulations for Wisconsin Stakeholders is well organized and indexed. You can download the PDF, or access the online flip book for quick reference.


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Q: how to throw an exception from a class back to the form that called it Hello I have a regular WinForm that calls this:
private void childDirectoryToolStripMenuItem_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
     try
     {
         SQL.createTable("childDirectory"); //THIS LINE
     }
     catch(SystemException ecp)
     {
         MessageBox.Show(string.Format("An error occurred: {0}", ecp.Message));
     }
}

and have a class named "SQL". The C# class cannot throw a messageBox to the user, only Console.WriteLine:
static public void createTable(string tableToCreate)
        {
            try
            {
                .
                .
                .
                .
            }
            catch (SqlException exp)
            {
                Console.WriteLine("Database not created: " + exp.Message, "Error");
            }
        }

How can I throw this SqlExecption back in the Form.cs call? Sorry if my wording is wrong, hopefully you can understand what I'm trying to do.

A:     static public void createTable(string tableToCreate)
    {
        try
        {
            .
            .
            .
            .
        }
        catch (SqlException exp)
        {
            Console.WriteLine("Database not created: " + exp.Message, "Error");
            throw exp;
        }
    }

And catch it with:
 private void childDirectoryToolStripMenuItem_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
 {
     try
     {
          SQL.createTable("childDirectory"); //THIS LINE
     }
     catch(SystemException ecp)
     {
        MessageBox.Show(string.Format("An error occurred: {0}", ecp.Message));
     }
     catch (SqlException exp)
     {

     }
 }

But unless it is necessary you don't need to catch exception in called method if you catch it in calling method.

A: Since you want to bubble up the exception I would suggest you simply don't catch it in the createTable method - instead add an exception handler for SqlException iny your childDirectoryToolStripMenuItem_Click method.
private void childDirectoryToolStripMenuItem_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
     try
     {
         SQL.createTable("childDirectory"); //THIS LINE
     }
     catch (SqlException ex)
     {
         MessageBox.Show("Database not created: " + ex.Message);
     }
     catch(SystemException ecp)
     {
         MessageBox.Show(string.Format("An error occurred: {0}", ecp.Message));
     }
}

A: Why not just let the error propogate up to the windows form, and avoid a double catch? You could do the logging there.
However, if you do indeed want to do it this way, then you would just call throw. This will simply rethrow the exception. The plus to this method over throw exp is that it will keep the original stack trace, and not mislead any debugging. An already vetted explanation for this can be found at: What is the proper way to re-throw an exception in C#?

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CMCC places high value on faculty and has put in place an evolving faculty development program which consists of faculty development days, a teacher education course called TEP 101, a semi-annual Teaching and Learning Conference and one on one mentoring of faculty with regards to teaching and technology.
Topics for discussion at faculty development days are determined by need. Recently, sessions have dealt with the introduction of Vericite, a plagiarism tool, assessment, accommodation and Sakai upgrades.
The Teacher Education Program (TEP 101) was first developed in 2009 as a result of feedback from a faculty development working group. This program has been completed by more than 70 members of CMCC faculty and staff and five participants from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and the University Health Network (UHN).
The TEP 101 program was recently updated to a hybrid format which includes 18 hours in-class, 18 hours online and 18 hours of Directed Independent Learning. This change was made both in response to participant feedback and to align with the new CMCC E-Learning Strategic Goal. The course introduces the fundamental theories and practice of: effective teaching and learning, exploring teacher identity and philosophy, determining characteristics, diversities and learning styles, discussing adult learning theories, exploring approaches to teaching and learning to assist faculty in developing strategies for designing and facilitating learning experiences; and assessing curriculum.
CMCC hosted an inaugural Teaching and Learning Conference in June of 2014, open to instructors from within CMCC and from other health care and higher learning institutions. An expanded conference in June 2016 saw participants from several institutions.
The next conference is planned for 2018.
Dr. Scott Dunham is the Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development and is pleased to advance a curriculum that innovates new methods for effective content delivery and the development of critical reasoning skills. Our faculty is equipped to contextualize learning through strengthened connections between both courses and academic years. Faculty are empowered to make choices for their continued development as educators and armed with the tools for effective teaching methods.


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Who were the members of The Saturdays?
By editor Posted on December 11, 2022
Why are The Saturdays called The Saturdays?
How many number 1s did The Saturdays have?
How old is Frankie from The Saturdays?
How many Top Tens did The Saturdays have?
Who wrote The Saturdays songs?
Frankie BridgeVocals
Una HealyMollie KingVocalsRochelle HumesVocalsVanessa WhiteVocals
The Saturdays/Members
The Saturdays are a pop group formed in the United Kingdom in 2007, comprising Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White and Rochelle Wiseman. Songfacts reports that they decided on calling themselves 'The Saturdays' as it sounded fun and different to the other girl bands.
Are The Saturdays still friends?
The band, consisting of Frankie Bridge, Una, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, and Vanessa White, first formed in 2007 and they split in 2014. Una explained that the group are still good friends and that she had the best time while she was a part of it.
1, becoming their first number one single, and was the fastest-selling single of 2013. The band's next single, "Gentleman" did not manage to repeat the band's success, peaking at No. 14 in the UK….
The Saturdays discography
Studio albums 4
Compilation albums 1
Video albums 2
Music videos 20
33 years (January 14, 1989)Frankie Bridge / Age
What girl band was Frankie?
The SaturdaysSince 2007
S Club 82001 – 2005
Frankie Bridge/Music groups
16 Top 40 hits would follow it, with an impressive 12 of those going Top 10. And one of those Top 10s was, of course, their very first Number 1 – What About Us made it all the way to the summit in 2013.
Songwriters and producers Ina Wroldsen, Steve Mac, Camille Purcell, and Quiz & Larossi have helped create their music. In July 2008, the Saturdays released their debut single and first Top Ten hit, "If This Is Love".
When did Frankie Bridge get married?
July 19, 2014 (Wayne Bridge)Frankie Bridge / Wedding date
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Magdalena High School Gets High Marks
MAGDALENA -- Magdalena High School is ranked among the best high schools in the United States, according to a study released by U.S. News and World Report.
The magazine's website states that "in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, a K-12 education and data research and analysis business that provides parents with education data - analyzed academic and enrollment data from more than 21,000 public high schools to find the very best across the country. These top schools were placed into gold, silver, bronze, or honorable mention categories."
Magdalena High School was listed in the bronze category.
In the study, it was first determined that each school's students were performing better than statistically expected for the average student in the state. Then, it was determined whether the school's least-advantaged students (Native American, Hispanic, and low income) were performing better than average for similar students in the state.
Superintendent Mike Chambers said a number of factors were responsible for the recognition.
"It's always nice to have this kind of acknowledgment. It validates what the general view of the school has been," he said. "We have a staff that works hard. The ACT test scores were good. This year and last year they were above the state average."
The high school has been on the best schools list three out of the last four years.
Chambers said it takes a continual effort and commitment to provide the best education possible for students.
"The kids are always our first priority, and what's needed is to give them opportunities to excel. It doesn't happen by accident, but by design. We focus on the kids," he said. "We have a meeting once a week with key players on the staff and talk about things that can be done. That's our bottom line. We ask 'how is this going to impact kids.' That's our major focus."
Chambers said the Magdalena School District is facing the same problems other schools in the state deal with – funding. "We are the third highest poverty district in the state," he said.
"But we have a lot of help (from the state and federal government) to offset that.
"When I came here, there was a very minimal cash balance. Now we maintain a good balance.
"We watch our (fiscal) P's and Q's," Chambers said. "We've been fortunate."
Another plus for the high school is that the teaching staff has been consistent.
"We rarely lose teachers. In fact we typically have more wanting to come and teach, than leave," he said.
Village Moves To Curtail Flooding
MAGDALENA – A long awaited infrastructure project designed to reduce flooding of several Magdalena streets is finally getting underway, according to a report by Mayor Jim Wolfe at Monday night's Village Board Meeting.
He said funding from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has been approved by Housing and Urban Development, which means an engineer can start studying the problem areas.
Wolfe, who, as an engineer for the federal government before his retirement, was one of the designers of the north-south diversion channel for Albuquerque.
"The first thing will be to figure out where are the breaking points for drainage, and sort out how many acres are in that area," Wolfe told the Mountain Mail. "Then the engineer will have to develop a rainfall intensity over a certain amount of time, and then come up with a flood flow analysis, based on a 100 year flood.
"We had some mapping done, and they can produce some high quality topography from those maps because of high resolution giving four to five foot contours."
He said the village would not be able to finance the installation of storm drains.
"We don't have the money for that," he said. "What they may do is come up with a design to channelize the runoff at Limit Street into the big ditch, and conceptualize a design for modifying the (west side) arroyo to use for drainage."
He said Pat Stovall of Smith Engineering will be heading the project.
"They are the ones that helped with the lagoons, and the dam issue," Wolfe said. "It will be a big project."
Joint Utilities Director Steve Bailey said most every unpaved street in the village is susceptible to flood damage during a heavy rainfall, especially the cul-de-sacs north of First Street.
"Those accumulate all the debris. Once the water gets down there it just chews it up," Bailey said. "But we have to deal with rain water all over town. On some streets customers will ask if I can help out with filling in dirt in washed out places, but it usually washes out again with the next rainfall."
He said some property owners have been given permission to put in their own culverts.
• The board approved the expenditure of $6,000 to pay for Basic EMT training for six new volunteers. Marshal Larry Cearley said the approval "will relieve some of the pressure on the current EMTs." The training course, taught by John Cole, will be held on 10 consecutive weekends.
• The board approved the purchase of eight sets of up-to-date bunker gear for the volunteer fire department for $12,736.50 from First-In, Inc. Fire Chief Art Rauschenberg said the suits incorporate "drag rescue loops" for added safety. "The company will come in and make sure each set of coat and pants will be fitted to the volunteer's size," he said.
County Looks Into Judicial Complex Options
By John Severance
SOCORRO -- The Socorro County Commissioners all agree there is a need for a judicial complex and a detention facility.
But there are many questions still out there.
Will it be a regional complex along with Sierra and Catron Counties? Will it be just a county complex? How are they going to get the money? There are many other questions as well.
But on Wednesday Jan. 13, four members of the commission, county manager Delilah Walsh and detention superintendent Evangel Maldonado heard a presentation from Gerald Martin, a construction management firm based in Albuquerque.
"We will walk you through the process in how to get your program off the ground," said Robert Martinez, the director of construction management.
Martinez outlined a chart, indicating the steps it would take to build a judicial complex.
"We will help you every step of the way," he said.
Walsh asked the commissioners if this something they wanted to pursue. Commissioner Rosie Tripp said, "We can not make any decisions today but I would like to put it on the agend."
Martinez said: "All we are looking for is a minimum investment to offset our costs. We are ready to start and we have started investigating things."
Walsh said she will prepare a proposal "to get the ball rolling. It gives us time for our attorney (Adren Nance) to look into this."
Bustamante To Lead Electric Co-op For Another Term
SOCORRO – The three new trustees took their seats as the Socorro Electric Cooperative board met for the first time in this year on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
The first order of business for the new trustees -- Luis Aguilar, Prescilla Mauldin and Donald Wolberg – and the rest of the board, was to elect officers.
Aguilar nominated Wolberg and Leo Cordova nominated Paul Bustamante for the presidential spot. By a 7-4 vote, Bustamante remained as president.
Leroy Anaya nominated Dave Wade as vice president, and Wolberg nominated Mauldin for the vice president spot. By a 7-4 vote, Wade was elected vice president.
Aguilar was appointed to the secretary post. Nine trustees voted for Aguilar and there were two empty ballots.
Trustee Charlie Wagner made a motion to combine the secretary and treasurer posts, but Bustamante said "maybe we will look into that next year."
Wagner then nominated Aguilar for treasurer, Manny Marquez nominated Milton Ulibarri, and Mauldin nominated Wolberg.
Ulibarri got the treasurer post with seven votes, Wolberg had three, and Aguilar one.
The trustees moved on to the business portion of the meeting and the approval of the minutes.
Wagner pointed out the word "sexual" was left out of the minutes of the last regular meeting. He was referring to being accused of discriminatory comments aimed at co-op accountant Kathy Torres.
"That word was left out and it should be reflected in the minutes," Wagner said.
"They are important and that should be included in the minutes," attorney Dennis Francis said. "There are other changes. You also accused the accountant of falsifying records."
Wagner said, "This was a teleconference meeting about the Form 990. My complaint was that the Form 990 was not correct and some information was false. The auditor agreed with me and he changed the answers to two or three questions."
"We need that in the minutes as well," Francis said.
After some more discussion, Wagner said, "We have a policy 217 that directs the manager to take action when sexual discrimination takes place. The manager did not obey the policy."
Francis said, "We agreed 'sexual' should be in there and the minutes will be corrected."
After approval of the minutes, trustees asked questions of General Manager Polo Pineda about the co-op expenditure report.
"I was troubled by the number of payroll advances," Wolberg said. "If we have employees that have problems, we should work with them."
Pineda said the money is taken out of the employee's following paycheck.
Wolberg asked Pineda about the Christmas party expense, which totaled around $10,000.
Wagner added that he would like to see itemized expenditures for the banquet in 2008 and 2009.
"We live in difficult economic times and we really have to re-evaluate what we do and why," Wolberg said.
Wolberg's emphasis, though, was all about communication between the trustees and its members.
"We really have to work on this," he told the board. "In the mail today, I received a package from the National Rural Cooperative. They had some information about being a trustee and a calendar and I got a bumper sticker that said, 'I love my Electric Co-op.' I would love to see that on every car in this town."
Bustamante said, "We need to go forward and we always seem to be going backward. There are a lot of issues we need to take care of."
In its last meeting of 2008, the board voted to utilize the services of Michael Olguin for its insurance.
Pineda said that since then he has been approached again by Aon and Brown and Brown.
"I am going to tell them to contact us next year." Pineda said.
Wolberg then brought up the subject of an informational meeting. He said he wants the members to know what resolutions are coming up before the general meeting in April.
Francis pointed out that there nothing in the co-op bylaws about an informational meeting.
Wolberg said, "[I] don't care what you call this, but we have to do this. We need to change our image with our members. If we don't, we will go down this path forever."
Bustamante said it was something the co-op has to check into, and Pineda added it probably would cost $10,000 to $15,000 to hold such a meeting. Wolberg said money could be saved by putting the meeting documents in upcoming bills.
Wolberg then asked Bustamante to clarify the co-op attorney situation.
Bustamante assured Wolberg that the co-op has one attorney, Dennis Francis.
Wolberg pointed out that in a meeting in November, the co-op had hired the services of Joanna Aguilar and Paul Kennedy as well, and there had been nothing in the minutes about the termination of their services.
"There was no contract. There never were three attorneys. There was a transition," Bustamante said.
Wolberg then said he had concerns about Francis.
"He represents another co-op and I am concerned about a conflict of interest," Wolberg said.
Francis responded by saying, "I was the attorney for this co-op between 2002 and 2005, and was the attorney for another co-op and there was never a problem."
Wolberg said, "I just want to protect the co-op."
After about an hour and half, Pineda asked that the trustees go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
The meeting was called back to order after about 20 minutes and it was immediately adjourned.
This is the bumper sticker that new trustee Donald Wolberg would like to see on every vehicle in Socorro.
Udall Visits Tech
U.S. Senator Tom Udall met with New Mexico Tech students and university administrators Wednesday for a roundtable discussion on job opportunities after college. Students from several disciplines, including mining, petroleum, mechanical, mathematics, and others, related their experiences and voiced comments. At the end of the meeting, Udall said the job prospects for graduates of New Mexico Tech were excellent, given the challenges of energy needs in the coming years. University President Dan Lopez led the meeting in Brown Hall on the campus.
OBITUARY: John Duletsky / Ruby Lee Hawk Duletsky
John Dutletsky (Aug. 13, 1926-Dec. 28, 2009)
Ruby Lee Hawk Duletsky (June 14, 1931-Dec. 28, 2009)
John Duletsky passed away on Dec. 28, 2009 in Grand Junction, CO.
John's wife of 58 years, Ruby Lee Hawk Duletsky, followed him in death less than five hours later at 11:47 p.m., also in Grand Junction. John was 83 years old, Ruby was 78 years old.
John was born on Aug. 13, 1926 in Detroit, MI. Ruby was born on June 14, 1931 ("June the flag day") in Martin County, Texas (near Ackerly). They were married on Sept. 28, 1951 in the Socorro Church of Christ.
John & Ruby are survived by their three children: Sam Duletsky of Grand Junction, CO; W. Luanne Sterner and her husband Tom Sterner of Leavenworth, KS; and J. Mark Duletsky of Casper, WY. They are also survived by five grandchildren: Anna and Alex Duletsky; Dana and Sam Sterner; and by Bailee Jo Hansen.
John was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents (Miller and Olive Hawk, of Lemitar, NM), by two brothers: Albert Miller Hawk, Jr. (Jack), PFC USAAC, kia on 7 SEP 1944 off the West coast of Mindinao, PI ; by William Robert Hawk who died of typhoid fever in 1938 and is buried in the Tres Lagunas cemetery north of Pie Town, NM.; and by one sister, Neva Nelle Hawk Cook Sullivan, who is buried in Belen, NM. Two sisters survive; Shirley Hawk Bailey and her husband Richard K. of Socorro, NM, and M. Luwilda (Lukie) Hawk Fletcher and her husband William S. of Olathe, CO.
John and his siblings (2 brothers, 2 sisters, plus one child who died in infancy) were 1st generation Americans. Their father had been an officer in a Cossack regiment in the Czar's army prior to emigrating to America before World War I. [ The father could reportedly pick up a handkerchief from the ground with his teeth while riding at a full gallop! ]
John enlisted in the U.S. Navy with parental consent when he was 17 years old and spent the last ~2 years of WWII on active duty as an Aviation Machinist Mate/Aerial Gunner. [John's older brother, Paul, (also an alumnus of NMSM) was a B-17 pilot in the USAAC in WWII.]
John transferred to the New Mexico School of Mines (now New Mexico Tech) from the Lawrence Institute of Technology in Highland Park, MI, and graduated in 1952 with a BS degree in Petroleum Engineering. He worked in the "oil patch" for several years in Texas and in Venezuela (Lake Maracaibo). After returning from Venezuela he was employed by the United States Geological Survey in several western states. He transferred to the USGS headquarters in Reston, Va. in 1971, and internally moved to DOI national headquarters in Washington, D.C. Prior to his retirement from the USGS/BLM, John was active in helping to generate many of the on-shore procedures and regulations concerning oil and gas development still in use by the USBLM. After his retirement, John was active in the training of BLM Fluid Minerals Group personnel across the country in the interpretation and enforcement of on-shore orders pertaining to continental oil and gas exploration, development, and production. He often acted in a liaison capacity between the USBLM and Congress. He was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by NMIMT in 1985. John was an avid golfer during his retirement years and always enjoyed working on various projects around the house. Ruby was a mother and homemaker while the children were growing up. Later she enjoyed several trips to Europe and to Hawaii when her daughter's career-Army husband was stationed in Germany and Hawaii. Later she became a licensed realtor in Virginia for a number of years.
John and Ruby are deeply missed by their family and many friends.
Memorial services for both have not yet been finalized.
Tech Student Dies in Car Accident
By Thomas Guengerich
New Mexico Tech lost one of its students last weekend. Thomas Matthew Brooks, a sophomore electrical engineering student, died after he was involved in a one-car crash Saturday in Rio Rancho.
Brooks was in a car with four other teenagers when the crash occurred, according to Officer John Francis of the Rio Rancho police department.
Francis said five people were in a vehicle traveling on Unser Boulevard north of King Boulevard when the crash occurred at 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. Two people died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
The three other teens were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Brooks matriculated at New Mexico Tech in the fall of 2008.
Francis said Monday that no other details about the crash are being released, pending the outcome of the police investigation.
University President Daniel H. Lopez extended his condolences to the Brooks' family.
"New Mexico Tech is a small community and any time we lose a member of our community, the loss is especially hard on everyone," he said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Thomas's family and friends."
Refuge To Conduct Mountain Lion Study
The portion of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge east of the Rio Grande was closed to the public Monday in order to initiate a mountain lion study.
The closure, which may last up to 90 days, will have some impact on public use on the refuge. Due to the remote nature of this portion of the Refuge and that access is by foot only, the impact to the public is expected to be minimal. The only members of the public that may be affected are occasional hikers, and oryx hunters, who possess off-range permits for the months of January and February.
The refuge is working with its conservation partners to implement a mountain lion study in the east boundary of the refuge, which will include setting various remote sensing equipment in order to observe mountain lion activity in the area. Capturing and collaring is another technique being used in this study. "Protecting wildlife on the refuge is our mission," said Tom Melanson, Manager of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. "In order to understand the natural habitats of these large cats, we first need to study them, and that is what this particular effort intends to accomplish."
EDITORIAL: Time For Co-op Board To Mend Some Fences
By John Severance, Editor
The three new Socorro Electric Cooperative trustees – Luis Aguilar, Prescilla Mauldin and Don Wolberg -- vowed they want to make a difference.
Here is hoping they can.
But it is not going to be easy.
Needless to say, the wounds run deep between the members and the co-op board.
There was a full house at the first meeting of 2010.
And things escalated even before the meeting started.
At 6:30 p.m., trustee Charlie Wagner demanded the meeting start on time. But Trustee president Paul Bustamante insisted the board wait for Dave Wade, who was running late.
"Will you extend me the same courtesy if I am ever running late," Wagner asked.
Bustamante said: "I sure will."
Ten minutes later, Wagner said: "This is not professional. We have to go by our bylaws and we have to start on time."
Trustee Milton Ulibarri told Wagner to keep his voice down.
"We have a duty to start on time and we have a quorum. We don't have the right to not start on time," Wagner yelled.
Bustamante scolded Wagner, telling him his tone causes a lot of hostility.
Wagner told Bustamante that he was not a very good leader.
After some more bickering, a woman in the audience yelled out, "here is your old fool," as Wade walked into the meeting room.
Ulibarri swung around his chair and confronted the woman, telling her she had no right to say that.
The woman responded by saying, "we don't need you either."
Wade humbly took his chair and apologized for being late. "I almost forgot my shoes," he said. "I appreciate you waiting for me."
This little episode, though, indicates how much work the trustees have in front of them.
They have to earn the trust back of their members.
Bustamante should be commended because on more than one occasion he said the board has to go forward and not look backward.
Time and time again, Wolberg reiterated that the board has to reach out to its members. He said the members have to know who the co-op employees are who go out each day and risk their lives, making sure everybody has power in their homes and their businesses. He said the members have to know how the co-op board is spending their hard-earned money. He said the members have to know what resolutions are coming up in April's general meeting.
But of course, how much influence the new trustees have remains to be seen.
They likely will be on the short end of most votes.
What's good, though, is that there are some new voices to be heard on the board.
And hopefully, everybody on the board will be listening a little more carefully and making better informed decisions.
LETTER: Tired Of Antics
I am so tired of the antics of the current board members. It has become a soap opera.
Perhaps we would do better to cut to the chase and just appoint a board composed of N.M. Tech juniors. They could perhaps conduct business in a more adult manner.
Kelley Barnitz
OPINION: Magdalena - 2,100 Miles From Wall Street
By Don Wiltshire
While trying to fall asleep the other night, an image kept reoccurring to me: the Wall Street traders in their shirt sleeves, talking on their headphones, yelling at the big board, throwing crumpled papers to the floor. Who were they talking to? Why were they yelling at the board? Were they happy in their work? How much do they get paid? What does all of this mean to us?
Increasingly, this "floor show" is just that: a theatrical stunt to keep the public mesmerized and excited about the prospect of making money with money. It's designed to put a human face on making money at the expense of the real workers out here in the "boonies." The real work of stock trading is being done backstage on banks of computers. Take it from an old theater techy: the show must go on!
For those of you who still have your heart set on being an NYSE Trader, the cost for a yearly license is now $40,000. There are only 1,366 positions open, so you better hurry. How much you make for you and your clients is strictly up to you, your greed and your cunning. You'll also be pleased to learn that the NYSE is now offering the services of Supplemental Liquidity Providers (SLPs) for those of you with not quite enough capital to snag that real buy on GE at $16.63.
Around the block from the current NYSE trading floor on Wall Street is the original NYSE building on Broad Street. It's a magnificent neoclassical building designed by George B. Post in 1901. The facade sports six enormous Corinthian columns which support a pediment sculpture designed in 1903 by John Quincy Adams Ward. It's title: Integrity Protecting the Works of Man. (Hummmm.) The 22-foot high figure of Integrity with classic gown and winged hat, is shown waving her protective arms over rather gaunt, nude male figures representing Agriculture and Mining to her left and Science, Industry and Invention to her right.
There is a pregnant pioneer woman (fully clothed) thrown in for good measure. The combined weight of all of this marble statuary, 90 tons, not including all of that irony, proved to be more than even the Corinthian columns could bear.
In 1936, the statuary was replaced by lead-coated replicas which weighed in at only 10 tons. Should the title of this work now be changed to Lead-Coated Replica of Integrity Protecting the Works of Man?
The only thing in Magdalena that we've got to compare to that is the 1908 BANK pediment over the now defunct Evett's Café. But we do have something that New York City doesn't have: the magnificent Magdalena Mountains. I can guarantee that we won't be replacing them with lead-coated replicas any time soon. In all fairness, New York City does have one thing that Magdalena does not: good cheese Danish; a small price to pay.
So where did all of that integrity go? Buying stock in a company used to a way to lend money to a company that you trusted and believed in. You would be rewarded with dividends and a share in the company as it prospered and grew. The present day stock trader is only concerned with buying low and selling high in nanosecond time blocks. The goal is to amass as much money as you can. At the same time, corporations are now concerned primarily with driving up the value of their stock prices at the expense of the employees and their working conditions. This is a vicious cycle indeed, driven by greed, not by integrity.
Thank goodness, we have a great deal of integrity left in Magdalena. People here believe that they can still do and create good things without trampling on the lives and works of others. That's a priceless commodity, not to be taken lightly. I'm very proud to be part of a community that can grow and sustain itself while other parts of the country are consuming themselves with corruption and greed.
If you have any Comments? Problems? Solutions? Up coming Events? Good Stock Tips? Contact me at mtn_don@yahoo.com or (575) 854-3370.
OPINION: A Step Toward Socialist Health Care
The Right Emphasis
By Doug May
On Christmas Day as many were celebrating God's gift of a Savior, Senator Tom Udall sent out an e-mail celebrating the Senate's passage of a health care bill.
He wrote, "I am proud to say that this Christmas Eve vote was a monumental step towards making sure all New Mexicans have the opportunity to live healthier lives for generations to come." That promise requires a lot of gullibility to believe. But there is no doubt that in so doing the Senate took a giant step toward governmental control of health care. That is more socialism.
The socialist mind favors government control as the only way to be "fair." In so doing they always demonize the private sector.
Udall explains, "Those who have been refused coverage because of unfair insurance policies like discrimination based on pre-existing conditions will get the protection they need." What he is saying, for example, is that a woman who is pregnant should be allowed to buy health insurance and have her delivery covered. By paying $500 for a few monthly payments she should have $10,000 to $20,000 in hospital and doctors bills covered by her insurance. And Udall has the gall to call that insurance company "unfair" for not doing that. It is unfair to the insurance company to require it.
Auto insurance companies have a variety of rates based on the type of vehicle and the person's driving record. If a person has 2 DWI and several speeding tickets his is going to be charged more for insurance. Such a system encourages good conduct. The same should apply to health insurance. Unhealthy life styles on average are going to require more health care. Fairness requires that the one who will receive more help should pay more.
However, the government should continue to support those clinics that charge on the basis of what a person is able to pay.
The bothersome thing is the socialistic mind set that demonizes capitalism. Capitalism is an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, doing business based on private decision rather than by state control and competing in a free market. Capitalism is in a large part responsible for the good health care system we have. Capitalistic health care encourages innovation and provides better care for more people.
Udall, on the other hand, is promoting "a system where health care is a right for all Americans, not just a privilege for the wealthy." This is the first time that I have ever fallen into the category of being one of "the wealthy." I do have good health care. Over 90 percent of our population is "wealthy" because they have good health care. Even those who do not have health insurance are receiving health care.
Our Bill of Rights does not mention health care. But it does say we have the right to pursue happiness. Pursue means we must work for what makes us happy.
There are several factors that have inflated health care costs.
• States that do not allow all insurance companies to compete in their states.
• Insurance companies that only cover treatments at certain hospitals or for certain doctors.
• Costs for those who have insurance is higher to make up for those who do not pay.
•High malpractice insurance for doctors and hospitals that causes them to recommend tests and treatments that are not always necessary.
• Governmental regulations.
If a person would pay cash, most visits and treatment would cost less than one half of what is now charged. We don't need the socialist's approach. We need fewer governmental regulations.
Doug May is a retired Lutheran pastor and his views do not necessarily represent the Mountain Mail.
Galaxy Researcher To Speak At Tech On Friday
A leading researcher on galaxies will present the annual Karl G. Jansky Lecture on Friday, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. The lecture, sponsored by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, will be in New Mexico Tech's Workman Center, room 101. It is free and the public is invited.
The Jansky Lecturer is Professor Anthony Readhead of the California Institute of Technology. This year's public lecture is entitled "The Central Engines that Power Active Galaxies."
Readhead studied physics and mathematics at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. He continued his education in England at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, where he conducted his Ph.D. research under Anthony Hewish, winner of the 1974 Nobel Prize in Physics.
From 1981-86, Readhead was the Director of the Owens Valley Radio Observatory. He is a leading researcher on active galaxies -- the types of galaxies with supermassive black holes at their cores. Since the late 1970s, he also has made significant contributions to our understanding of the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation, the remnant of the Big Bang. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts.
Magdalena Marshal's Blotter
The following items were provided by the Magdalena Marshal's office.
An officer attempted to stop a vehicle racing on Second Street and on First Street at 2 a.m. The driver, with his passenger, left the vehicle at the arroyo on Fifth Street and ran from the scene. The vehicle was impounded and the driver was later caught and charged with eluding police.
An officer stopped a vehicle at 9:25 p.m. on Spruce Street that left skid marks on Highway 60 at the intersection of Spruce and First streets. The driver was arrested for DWI, his third offense. The driver blew a .18 blood alcohol content level. He was also charged with racing on highways.
An officer approached a vehicle parked in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot at 9:30 p.m. The driver of that vehicle was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Magdalena Municipal Court.
An officer was called at 1 p.m. to assist the U.S. Forest Service with an arrest off Forest Road 505. The officer was told by the Forest Service official that he stopped to check some wood cutters, and found that a female and male had outstanding warrants from Otero County and Lincoln County; and an arrest order from Probation and Parole for stealing a vehicle. The female also had an arrest warrant out of Socorro Magistrate Court. Both were taken to the Socorro County Detention Center.
An officer assisted the U.S. Forest Service at 3:15 p.m. with an arrest off Forest Road 128. A male subject was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant from Socorro Magistrate Court. The subject was taken to the Socorro County Detention Center.
An officer took a report at 11:40 a.m. of a two vehicle accident at the post office. No citations were issued.
An officer stopped a vehicle at 10:35 p.m. at Second and Main for a headlight out. The driver was arrested for DWI, and a passenger was arrested for disorderly conduct and allowing a minor to be served alcohol. The driver was taken for a blood test after admitting to taking narcotics.
An officer was approached at 2:25 a.m. by a female driving a red passenger vehicle. The driver stated, "Happy new year!" The officer asked the female to park her vehicle. At that point she sped off and a pursuit ensued. She was stopped at Spruce and Seventh where the female was arrested for DWI, and refused being tested. She was taken to the Socorro County Detention Center and charged with no driver's license and a second DWI offense. The driver had just been released 12 hours prior to the arrest from jail for not complying with the first DWI. A passenger was arrested for fighting with officers. He was charged with disorderly conduct.
An officer was called at 4:15 p.m. to a rollover accident at mile marker 113 on Highway 60. The male driver was taken to Socorro General Hospital for a blood draw. The driver will be charged for DWI and Damage to NM State Highway property.
An officer was called to the 900 block of First Street on the report of an accident. Upon arrival it was found the driver has a mental problem, and was unconscious. An ambulance was called and he was taken to Socorro General Hospital for treatment. No citations were issued.
An officer was contacted at 11 a.m. by a female who said she had beaten with a pistol by her spouse at about 6:30 a.m. She refused medical treatment but did give statements as to the fight that occurred at the residence. The male subject fled the scene with two wanted subjects in a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was not located by the Marshal's Office, Socorro Police, or New Mexico State Police. An arrest warrant was obtained from Adult Probation and Parole.
An officer took a report at 5:20 p.m. of a barking dog at Second and Main streets. The owner stated, "just charge me." Charges are pending.
Lady Steers Romp To Stay Unbeaten
MAGDALENA – The undefeated and third-ranked Magdalena Lady Steers continued their winning ways on Jan. 12, defeating the Alamo Lady Cougars 79-23. The Lady Steers improved to 11-0 overall and 2-0 in district play. The Lady Cougars fell to 2-7.
The Lady Steers' full-court press proved too much for the Lady Cougars to handle, causing numerous turnovers and easy baskets for Magdalena. The Lady Steers began the first quarter by scoring the first 15 points with balanced scoring from seven different players. The Lady Steers led 15-2 after the first quarter.
The Lady Steers continued their fast-break style, outscoring the Lady Cougars 32-4 for a 47-6 halftime lead.
In the second half, it was more of the same as Lady Steers coach Wally Sanchez substituted freely, giving playing time to some underclassmen. They outscored the Lady Cougars 32-17 in the second half.
The Lady Steers were led by Keanda Chavez with 13 points and Kameron Armstrong added 12 points and Camille Mansell scored 10 points.
Shannon Secatero had eight points followed by Merrissa Tafoya and Karly Chavez adding six each. Elizabeth Thomas had nine points and Chanlyn Monte added eight points for the Alamo.
"I am happy we got to play 15 girls and pick up some experience for the younger kids," Sanchez said. "Our girls are working hard and it's starting to pay off."
Sanchez said he was looking forward to Saturday's road game with district challenger Gallup Catholic High School.
"It should be a good competitive game," Sanchez said. "It's gone back and forth with us and them the last few years."
(Photo by Nathalie Nance) Magdalena's Keanda Chavez defends Alamo's Elizabeth Thomas.
Steers Roll Past The Alamo
MAGDALENA – The No. 8 Magdalena Steers defeated the Alamo Cougars 71-41, winning its second district game of the season. The Steers are 8-2 overall and 2-0 in district play, while the Cougars fell to 3-9.
The Steers and the Cougars battled in the first two quarters of play. The Steeers started with a 6-2 lead but with 3:30 remaining, the Cougars rallied for an 8-6 advantage.
The Steers, though, led after the first quarter 14-12.
With their man-to-man full-court press, the Steers slowed down and started to wear out the Cougars' offensive threats. Magdalena's Reg Peralto connected on three three-pointers in the second quarter to take a 33-24 halftime lead.
Magdalena coach Jory Mirabal made some offensive and defensive adjustments to take charge of the game.
Bryce Milligan put the defensive stops on the Cougars' big man John Padilla, allowing Padilla to score just two points in the third quarter. Milligan scored 10 points in the third quarter and the Steers extended their advantage to 50-33.
In the fourth quarter, Magdalena guard Ryan Alguirre scored 10 points, including two three-pointers.
Alguirre led the Steers with 18 points, Milligan had 14 and Peralto added 13. Daniel Hand also contributed 10 points.
Fillian Herrera led the Alamo with 12 points and Elijahwon Apachito contributed 10 points.
Magdalena will travel to Gallup Catholic on Saturday, Jan. 16 and host Carrizozo on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
(Photo by Nathalie Nance) Magdalena's Abie Pino looks to pass despite the presence of an Alamo defender. In the background is Magdalena's Ryan Alguire.
Congressman Teague In Socorro
Trey Phunborg, a senior at Socorro High School who just earned a nomination to the Air Force Academy, stands with Rep. Harry Teague at the Socorro Senior Center on Jan. 7. Teague kicked off his "Solutions for Southern New Mexico" tour Jan. 2. During the weeklong tour, Teague planned to visit all 18 counties in the 2nd Congressional District. Throughout the week, he met with constituents, community leaders and attended various events across the district.
John Severance/Mountain Mail
Lady Warriors Keep Racking Up The Wins
The No. 4 Socorro Lady Warriors (10-3) racked up three wins in four days last week, beating Bernalillo, Ruidoso and Tohatchi. In the Ruidoso game, Socorro coach Joseph Garcia picked up his 350th career victory.
On Jan. 6, Socorro won at Bernalillo 79-37 as Roxanne Silva came within two points of setting the school record for points in a game. Silva had 31 points at halftime and finished with 45.
"Roxanne had another one of her stellar games," Garcia said. "The school record si 47 points, but she ended with 45. I told her she missed five free throws and 13 shots so if you make one free throw and one of those shots, there's your school record."
Garcia was quick to add the other girls contributed in other ways.
"Brittany McDaniel had seven assists. Tristen peralta had six assists. Jaden Jones had 11 points and seven rebounds. Kianna Gonzales had five assists and four rebounds. Samantha Sedillo had four steals, three assists and six rebounds. So the core of all the girls are contributing and bringing something to the table. Overall, we played really well."
At halftime, Socorro led 45-27, giving up only 11 points in the first quarter. Socorro's defense got even stingier in the second halftime, allowing just 10 points.
On Jan. 8, Socorro was back home and defeated Ruidoso 64-54. Ruidoso's size and height posted a challenge for Socorro. Four of Ruidoso's starters were taller than Silva, who stands at 5-foot-9.
Silva and Gonzales, though, proved no match for Ruidoso. Gonzales made four three-point shots in the first half to open up things inside for Silva. With its press and hot shooting, Socorro led 34-21 at halftime.
Silva carried the team offensively in the second half, scoring 17 of her game-high 28 points. Gonzales finished with six three-pointers for 18 points and point guard Tristen Peralta had 12 assists, one off the school record.
"Ruidoso was real tough anda big team to match up with," Garcia said. "We didn't turn the ball over too much. It was a good test and victory for us."
Gabby Smith led Ruidoso with 11 points and Abrianna Herrera added 10.
On Jan 9, Socorro defeated Tohatchi 77-52 at home. Silva and Gonzalez provided the majority of the scoring for the Lady Warriors. Silva scored 37 points, 21 rebounds and eight steals and was 17 of 24 from the field. Gonzales added 21 points and Brittany McDaniel contributed nine points and nine assists.
Jasmine Begay led Tohatchi with 19 points and Trinity Largie added 10 points.
"We shot 53 percent," Garcia said. "Kianna is playing real well right now and Brittany had another game too."
Silva broke the school career rebounding record, breaking Audra Major's mark of 1,175 rebounds. Silva now has 1,194 rebounds. She also holds the school mark for points and steals.
"Roxanne still has a half a season left to make these records almost unreachable," Garcia said.
And what of his 350th victory?
"It proves over time we are a good road team," Garcia said. "We're consistent. We have good players and good assistant coaches who are dedicated to the program. I've been fortunate to have this for 20 years of coaching."
Socorro, which played Ruidoso Wednesday night, will travel to Albuquerque to play in the Hope Tournament Jan. 14-16. Socorro plays at 3 p.m. against Mora High School. If they will play, they will play at 3 p.m. on Jan. 15 against the winner of the third-ranked Santa Fe Indian School and Tohatchi.
Socorro Boys Come Home To Beat Robertson
By Michael Olguin Jr.
SOCORRO -- After nine straight games on the road, the Socorro boys basketball team garnered its first victory at home in 2010. The Warriors defeated the fourth-ranked Robertson Cardinals 69-63 Tuesday night in the Warrior Dome. The win came on the heels of a 61-58 victory against the 10th ranked Portales Rams and a 66-50 loss to the Artesia Bulldogs last weekend in the Ram Shootout in Portales.
The Warriors will travel to Chapparal on Friday, Jan. 15 to take on the Lobos. Socorro will be back at home Saturday Jan. 16 and will host the Wingate Bears.
Coming off two big wins against two top 10 teams in the last week, the Warriors look as if they are starting to gel as a unit three weeks before opening up district play.
"I think we are starting to gel and we are starting to believe in one another," Head Coach Lawrence Baca said. "We are starting to show that we are the team I know we can be."
Against the Bulldogs (7-6), the Warriors trailed 30-26 at halftime.
"Even though we were down four at halftime we were still not playing very well," said Baca. "We came out very lethargic. We just could not buy a shot and we got frustrated then they (Artesia) just pulled away."
Artesia remained consistent throughout the second half, outscoring the Warriors by six points in both the third and fourth quarter to give the Bulldogs a 66-50 win.
Three-point machine Jared Marquez was held to just 2 of 7 from the three point line and was held to 8 points, well behind his 18.3 points per game.
Senior Erik Garcia led the Warriors with 10 points.
On Saturday against the Rams, the Warriors scored the game's first 12 points and maintained the lead the entire game. The Warriors led 31-23 at halftime before Portales tried to make a run. Portales cut the lead to just three points with a minute left in the game. After some key Warrior free throws and a couple baskets by the Rams, Portales found themselves down three with the final possession and a chance to tie the game. The Rams failed to tie the game giving the Warriors a 61-58 win.
"Going into the game I knew it was going to be a tough game looking at their (Portales) schedule. We came out ready to play with a lot of energy. Jared, Zach, and Michael made some key free throws at the end that helped us get the win"
Marquez was 5 of 8 from three point land, scoring a game high 20 points. Garcia shot 60 percent from the floor and made 5 of 8 free throws for 17 points as well as seven assists. Michael Contreras only missed two attempts from the floor scoring 11 points.
On Tuesday night the Cardinals came to Socorro riding a 10 game winning streak and had only 1 loss all season. The Warriors refused to let Robertson leave town with their 11th straight victory.
The game was a back and fourth battle from the opening tip. There were 6 lead changes and five ties in the first half alone. Socorro held a 19-15 lead after the first quarter.
Socorro held the lead in the second quarter until the Cardinals made a 6-1 run the final two minutes of the half, taking the lead going into halftime 32-31.
"This is a game that can change our season. This could be the game that puts us on the right path. The most important part of this game is the first three minutes of the third quarter that would determine the game.
Junior Zach Esquivel scored 10 of the Warrior first 12 points in the second half helping them to their largest lead of the game at 43-36. Robertson came roaring back, regaining the lead at 51-50 before a technical foul was called on the Robertson coach. Two free throws by Marquez and a basket on the following possession by Andrew Contreras gave the Warriors a 54-51 lead after three quarters.
Socorro never relinquished the lead the remainder of the game. Robertson was able to cut the Warrior lead to 65-63 just under a minute to play, however, Socorro made four out of five free throws to secure a 69-63 win.
"Any time you give up points to a technical foul it hurts," said Baca. "One of the biggest keys to the game was three guys stepping up and playing big. Once we are full strength we will be alright."
New Courses To Be Offered At Tech Community College
SOCORRO - New courses have opened up for New Mexico Tech's Community College for the spring semester, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19.
School Coordinator Lillian Armijo said registration has already begun.
"Classes are already filling up," Armijo said. "Besides our regularly offered courses, we have four new classes that are all about keeping fit."
New classes include Physical Conditioning, Salsa Aerobics, Water Aerobics, and Indoor Cycling.
The cost for these courses is $165 plus lab fees. Classes meet for 16 weeks.
"This comes out to a little more than $10 a week for excellent courses and dynamic instructors," she said. "If you've ever wanted to get into shape, now is the time."
The four fitness courses are:
Physical Conditioning, a one credit course is taught by Damien Ocampo, Socorro High's Football coach, who led the Warriors to the State Championship game this past fall. The class will provide the necessary knowledge of physical fitness, stress management, weight management, nutrition and muscular strength and endurance. This class meets Tuesdays from 6 - 7 p.m.
Salsa Aerobics is being taught by Peggy Lopez. She works for the Socorro Consolidated schools by day and teaches Salsa Aerobics by night. "If you want to workout and dance at the same time, then this class is for you, " Lopez said. "This fun class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:05 p.m. to 5:55 p.m., right after work." Lopez has substituted for Melissa Zimmerman's Step/Kick Aerobics and is no stranger to aerobic exercising.
Camille Scielzi is teaching the popular Indoor Cycling class on two different days and times. The "early bird" class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and the evening class is Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.
The Water Aerobics class is easy on the joints, and challenging because of water resistance. Certified instructor Annine Gabaldon will teach the excellent class. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:05 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. The tuition for this class has been reduced to $100.
The Community College is also introducing a different kind of course this semester.
"If you want to learn something new, try the American Sign Language class offered by Jessica Griffin," she said. "Jessica received her BS in Sign Language at UNM and is a certified Sign Language Interpreter. Her class meets Mondays and Wednesday from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m."
Two of the most popular art classes – stained glass, and acrylic painting - are back, and at reduced prices. The normal tuition fees of these two classes is $351.68. This semester they are being offered for $200.
Acrylic Painting is Tuesdays, from 6 to 7:55 p.m. with Ramona Aragon, and Stained Glass is Tuesdays, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. with Dona Nowicki. Lab fees may apply for supplies. For more information and to register for these and other courses, call 835-6581 or email, Lillian Armijo, larmijo@admin.nmt.edu or log onto www.distance.nmt.edu/cc.
San Antonio School Puts On Show
SAN ANTONIO -- The Socorro Consolidated School board meeting was held at the San Antonio School Gymnasium last night, and the turnout was impressive.
There were approximately 60 people in attendance. Although the agenda read short, there were plenty of extracurricular activities for those in attendance.
President Tommy Gonzales opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance which was led by students performing sign language as well.
After covering items on the agenda such as ascertaining a quorum and tabling the proposed signage to acknowledge The City of Socorro's contribution to SHS Fields, Principal John Dennis gave his assessment on the San Antonio's schools Improvement and Achievement Data and also gave a review on the great charity work the school and it's students were doing year round on a monthly basis.
He made it clear that it was important for the students to understand what it is like to give to others and not expect anything in return. It has been hugely successful and the children really enjoy helping others.
Each month they all work to help others with different charity drives such as Books for Babies, $438.00 was raised, Coat Drive, 28 coats were donated, Food Drive 289lbs. was collected for hungry families in the area, Giving Tree, where over 50 gifts and 8 hams were donated and distributed. Future charity drives planned are St. Jude's Hospital – Habitat for Humanity – Seeing Eye-Dog – Recycle for Chemo (cans and tabs) and RIF Book Drive.
The report was followed by Mike Gurules' Pre-Kindergarten class singing and performing songs. The songs were incorporated by Gurule with learning tools such as month and day recognition and spelling. The children sung in English and in Spanish as well.
Following the Pre-K kids, everyone was treated to two declamation stories. Autumn Bjorklund who attends Parkview Elementary and Brandon Dennis who attends San Antonio Elementary performed their declamation winning performances. Immediately after, Cynthia Romero's classes talked about their River Partners experiences with their mentor Alex Rykken, who is a volunteer with Friends of the Bosque and is doing mapping of the area. The program has been in existence for 5 years.
The students have been involved since first grade. They reminisced about their experiences with the River Partners program throughout the years as their photos were displayed by projector next to them. The class has taken over 1,000 photos on their outings.
After the students had completed there presentations the board went into executive session to discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent.
The next School Board meeting is scheduled for Jan. 26 at the Socorro Schools Main Office on Franklin Street in Socorro.
(Photo) Pre-kindergarteners from the San Antonio Elementary School learn the days of the week in English and Spanish during a Socorro School Board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Cibola Forest Schedules Vehicle Workshops
The Cibola National Forest is hosting six community workshops to discuss motorized vehicle use on the Magdalena Ranger District. The USDA Forest Service issued the Travel Management Rule in 2005 that requires each National Forest and Grassland to designate roads, trails, and areas open for motorized use.
When the designation process is completed, a Motor Vehicle Use Map will be published showing the system of roads, trails and/or areas designated for motorized use. Motorized use will then be prohibited outside the designated system.
Workshops will be held in Magdalena, Reserve, Datil, Monticello, Socorro, and Truth or Consequences.
January 25, 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Magdalena Municipal Schools Fine Arts Center
901 Duggins Street
Reserve Ranger District Office Conference Room
5 Smokey Bear Circle
NRCS Field Office
West Highway 60
Monticello/Placita Volunteer Fire Department
State Road 142
January 30, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Socorro County Fairgrounds Administration
Sylvia Says This Is No Winter for Old Horses
After we came into the house, brushed the snow off onto the floor, and blotted the floor with old newspapers, Sylvia asked me for paper and a pen. She settled onto the rug in front of the fireplace, completely ignoring the ten dollar dog rug I'd bought just for her. She wrote silently for some time before she handed the result to me. This is what she wrote:
We didn't walk down to the barn today,
We've always walked down to the barn
I've never not walked down to the barn
There's no one at the barn today.
Brandy is gone.
Brandy fell down in the snow.
Brandy could not get up.
Brandy was down.
Brandy will never get up.
Does the spirit of Brandy live in the barn?
The barn she called home for 23 years?
"What do you think?" Sylvia asked after I'd read her paper.
"I think it's the best poem you've ever written, Sylvia."
"I hope it's good," she said. "I don't know if I really liked Brandy but I was used to her grouchy ways. I know she didn't like me. Sometime I barked at her just to irritate her. But I'm kind of sad that she's gone."
"I'm sad too." I said. "And I know she never liked me. Whenever she came close to me, it wasn't to show affection; it was to bite. But she was part of our family and she was what she was."
"How old was Brandy?" Sylvia asked. "I know she's been here forever but I never knew exactly how old she was."
"Since horses have a birthday on January 1st, Brandy was 33."
"Is that in people years or dog years or horse years?"
"In people years. Brandy was born in Lemitar while I was working in Chicago. That was in the winter of 1977. So if my math is correct, that was 33 years ago. I don't even know what horse years are."
"That's old, isn't it?"
"Yes, 33 is old for a horse."
"And with all this snow and cold, this is no winter for old horses."
"Do you think she's in a better place?"
"Oh, I expect so. Bound to be. She's probably in a spotless barn with central heating and an endless supply of Equine Senior."
"She'd like that," Sylvia said. "I imagine she's even stopped being grouchy."
Trampas, Yarborough entertain at Datil's Eagle Guest Ranch
The walls of the Eagle Guest Ranch in Datil reverberated with the sound of music on Friday afternoon, Jan. 8. The occasion was a performance of singing by Jacy Yarbrough of Winston and Datil's Trampas McWhorter's singing and recitation of. his cowboy poetry.
A long row of pickups were parked outside in the leftover snow and ice while the applause resounded throughout the cafe.
Listening to such local talent was a pleasure I hope will soon be repeated.
If Trampas has his way, it will.
The son of Mike McWhorter of Datil and Carol Lee of Hondo, Texas, Trampas said, "There's nothing I like more than cowboying unless it's writing cowboy poetry. This is something I enjoy and I hope to keep the experience alive because a lot of people don't do this anymore." Trampas describes himself as "formerly of Datil and now of the road. You could say I'm living in the front seat of the pickup."
He's written a book of his poetry which can be purchased on his website - www.mcwhorterpoetry. com - plus all the poetry he's written.
To show how serious he is about this career, he's applied to go to the National Cowboy Poets gathering in Elko, Nevada next year.
This was the first time Jacy Yarbrough had performed with Trampas. Jacy lives on a ranch back of beyond between Winston and Beaverhead but she said, "I've been on trips all over the U.S. singing with the family band."
Logically it's called the Yarbrough Band and they play what Jacy describes as "old country music, good dancing music." Jacy's been singing "ever since I was little and I always wanted to do this;" 'this' being singing and writing her own songs. The multi-talented Jacy also plays drums, fiddle and guitar and declares, "I like 'em all."
And everyone really liked her singing.
This is just the beginning. Trampas and Jacy plan to do repeat performances. Meanwhile you'll soon be able to catch them on YouTube.
(Photo) Winston's Jacy Yarbourgh and Datil's Trampas McWhorter perform at the Eagle Guest Ranch in Datil on Jan. 8.
Mexican Wolf Released in Gila Wilderness
A wild-born Mexican wolf - No. 1154 – was released in the Gila Wilderness at an approved site on Sunday, Jan. 10, according to a press release from New Mexico Game and Fish.
The 1.5-year-old female wolf was captured in Arizona and temporarily has been in captivity awaiting release. The wolf has no history of livestock depredation, but was trapped because it left the boundaries of the Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area.
This wolf is considered to be a good release candidate because it exhibits a fear of people, demonstrated by its behavior in captivity, the announcement stated.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service participated in the release with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Quemado has busy schedule for homecoming
QUEMADO -- Quemado's homecoming is celebrated this week with a different theme for each day: Monday is Hat Day; Tuesday is Fake An Injury Day; Wednesday is Imitate A Staff Member Day; and Thursday is Spirit day, when everyone wears the school colors.
This year's candidates are: Freshman class - Amanda Sirman and Cole McKinley; Sophomore class – Arissa Klumker and Juan Flores; Junior class – Randa Armstrong and Garret Williams; and Senior class – Mia Cauzza, Janessa Larrabee, Manuel Garcia and Nikolas Legarreta.
The crowning of King and Queen along with the Prince and Princess will be during half time of the boys varsity game with Mountainair on Saturday. The game is at 2 p.m. Everyone come and cheer the teams on. The boys varsity, junior varsity and girls varsity basketball teams will play in Truth or Consequences at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at Hot Springs High School.
The Datil and Quemado schools' grades 1 through 8 Spelling Bee will be Thursday, Jan. 21. Please call the schools for time. The regional spelling bee will be held in Reserve on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
The Quemado Senior Center is holding a special "clean out the closet crafts" day Friday, Jan. 22. Come find out what projects can be made with the various supplies that are in the center's craft closet. This would be a good time to donate any extra craft supplies you aren't using any longer to the center.
The Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18.
Lunch for the rest of the week will be: Tuesday – pork posole, Wednesday – king ranch chicken, Thursday – chicken fried steak and Friday – baked cod. Please call the center at 773-4820 before 9 a.m. for lunch reservations.
A Women's Fellowship Luncheon will be held Tuesday, Jan. 19 at noon in the Cowboy Church located off Highway 32 near Quemado. The luncheon will be a potato, salad and soup bar with the topic, "You are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made," to follow. The Men's Fellowship Breakfast will be Saturday, Jan. 23 at 8 a.m., also in the Cowboy Church.
The Western New Mexico Veterans Group will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Veterans' Hall located at the corner of Baca and Church Street in Quemado. This will be a Mexican theme potluck. Commander Rick Sharp invites all veterans and their families to come. Please call Carol Baker or Sonja Sharp and let them know what dish you are bringing.
'Arts Party For Adults'
SOCORRO - As a result of the overwhelming success of the annual Arts Party at Finley Gym, a similar event - this time as a fundraiser - has been planned by Performing Arts Series at Macey Center.
The afternoon's events will include food and music, silent and live auctions of original art items donated by area artists, and workshops from ballroom dancing to pottery.
"We saw how many parents were getting involved in their kids' project, we thought it would be nice to have an Arts Party for Adults," PAS Director Ronna Kalish said. "This way us older people can have fun and learn new ways to make art, and also help out the Performing Arts Series."
Workshops offered include water color, mixed media, ballroom and belly dancing, corn husk dolls, and even beaded flip flops.
Kalish said several of New Mexico Tech's Community College art teachers will be conducting the arts workshops.
"People will get a chance to meet the art teachers and see what they do," Kalish said. "And if people are interested, they can enroll in one of their college classes."
Several instructor from the Community College will be participating, as well as artists from the general area.
Laurie Gregg of Magdalena will be demonstrating print making, and offer hands-on instruction.
"I have a small press I'm going to be bringing," Gregg said. "It's an interesting way to do print making at home without the expense."
The inexpensive factor is not having to buy specialized equipment, Gregg said.
"It's a pasta maker. But I will have a real press there, too," she said. "I like making art like this more accessible; taking the mystique out of doing art. Letting the general public say 'I can do that'."
Artist Kellilynn Hann of Magdalena and Leau Phillips of Albuquerque will be making artist trading cards, small format artworks "about the same size of baseball cards."
"They are called Artist Trading Cards or ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals)," Hann said. "The difference between them, traditionally, is that ATCs are for trade and ACEOs are for sale. A lot of people use the terms interchangeably now."
She said the cards are a standard 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches and can be on any medium, watercolor paper, wood, metal, or anything else, as long as it is that size.
"On terms of making them, they're helpful for experimenting. You're doing something on a really small scale so you don't spend a lot on art supplies.
"People use them for collecting, the same way you would baseball cards," Hann said. "Some actually do increase in value if an artist becomes more famous. A lot of people stick to the trading thing and do swaps.
Hann said all supplies will be furnished at the Arts Party.
"We will have examples for inspiration and also demonstrate techniques," she said. "Participants keep their artwork or can trade it with fellow participants."
Among the workshop teachers are:
Liz Alvarez - Tiles
Theresa Apodaca - Wycinanki Polish Paper Cutting
Nicole Beaudoin/Dancing Rainbows - Tie Dye
Toshiko Bosworth - Origami
Dave Burleigh - Wire Mobiles
Karyn Debont - Gourd Decorating
Vicky Gonzales - Punched Tin
Laurie Gregg - Print-Making
Georgette Evans Grey - Watercolor Painting
Kelly Hann and Leau Phillips - Artist Trading Cards
Carol Kroyer - Fruit Sushi
Skeeter Leard - Pastel Painting
Loretta Lohman - Henri Moore Sock Sculpture
Yvonne Magener - Egg Decorating
Karla Moore - Pot Holders
Dona Nowicki - Mosaic on Glass
Elise Renault - Sunglasses Decorating
Emma Lujan Rison - Clay Name Plates
Crysan Spreng - Pottery Wheel
Deborah Treder - Pin Art
Hannah Treder - Bookmaking
Nadine Ulibarri Keller - Corn Husk Dolls
Laurie Ware - Soap Making
Susie Welch - Flower Pens
Arts Demonstrations:
Dan Klinglesmith - Weaving
Rosemary McClure - Beaded Flip Flops
Dance Workshops:
Julie Johnson - Belly Dancing
Juston Moore - Country Western
The Arts Party for Adults takes place on the Macey Center stage and will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. The cost of admission is $10.
There will actually three separate events going on at Macey – the arts party, a social hour, and a silent auction.
"In addition to the arts party we will be hosting a simultaneous event, a Social Hour, beginning at five o'clock in the Macey lobby. It goes until seven," Kalish said. "We'll have entertainment by Saudade, who play wonderful Brazilian music, and people can enjoy gourmet, tapas-style snacks and one courtesy drink, all part of the entrance price of $15."
She said the band will continue playing until 8 p.m.
The Silent Auction will also be set up in the upper lobby of Macey.
"People will be able to view the art and make bids right away. The bidding will close at seven o'clock, Saturday, Jan. 23," Kalish said.
Among the artists donating works are Theresa Boracci, Karyn DeBont, Addie Draper, Robert Enders, Denise Elvrum, Sharon Fullingim, Ed Gangemi, Natasha Isenhour, Dona Nowicki, Georgia Raymond, Estelle Roberge, Mary Schultz, Crysan Spreng, Jana Svobodova, Becky Titus, Barbara Versluis, and Maureen Wilks.
"You can also contribute to the event by donating from your private collection," Kalish said. "It's like clearing your closets to make room for new things. We can even arrange to pick up the artwork."
The Arts Party for Adults and Silent Art Auction Jan. 23 is sponsored in part by Club Macey and the New Mexico Tech Club. Tickets are $15 for the social hour and additional $10 for the adult arts party.
(Photo by John Larson) Artist Elise Renault holds a pelican sculpture while helping to arrange the display of art for the Arts Party for Adults silent auction. Elise is the daughter of Jacques Renault, one of the founding members of the Performing Arts Series. She returns to Socorro every year with her workshop on making "fun, artsy" sunglasses. All items for the silent auction can be viewed and bid on now through Jan. 23 in Macey Center's upper lobby.
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