From this to this Sacred Heart Run

Story Culture Shock 7-20-2011

20th Anniversary Mt. Graham Sacred Run Celebration

Dzil Nchaa Si An, also known as Mt. Graham, is sacred to the Apache people, particularly the San Carlos Apaches. Every year since 1992 the Apache have conducted their run up Mount Graham in protest of the desecration of that mountain by the astronomers of the University of Arizona, Germany, Italy and the Vatican.

This year, the celebration begins on Tuesday, July 19^th, 7 pm, at the Apache Gold Casino Resort, located five miles East of Globe on Highway 70, with Hip Hp and Culture Music, featuring live performances by Culture Shock Camp, featuring “the IndiGenius” DJ Shock B; Quese IMC, Chief Nosie, and, Samson and the Bedonkohe Band. Others performers to be announced. This musical event is open fr all ages, with free admission, though, of course, donations are always welcome. For more information on how to get there, visit www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com/Directions.html or call 928-200-5611.

For more information on Culture Shock Camp and DJ Shock B visit www.myspace.com/cultureshockcamp; for Quese IMC, visit www.myspace.com/queseimcmusic

On Wednesday, July 20, Sweat at Oak Flats at 10 am. A meeting with tribal leaders, to sign proclamation, will occur in Superior at 11 am. In the evening, beginning at 6 pm, there will be Cultural Exchange with Apache, Modern Hip-Hop, and Mariachi Band influences, celebrating the beautiful side of diversity, as well as the beautiful side of finding common ground.

Apache/Modern Hip-Hop/Mariachi Bands

Thursday July 21, the run will begin at Superior Oak Flats at 6 am. Dinner at old SC, will be held at 6 pm, followed by the Holy Grounds Ceremony at 7 pm.

On Friday, the run starts at 4 am, continuing to Mt. Graham.

On Saturday and Sunday, July 23^rd and 24^th, everything starts at sunrise.

According to www.silverbelt com: “The Mt. Graham journey initially began years ago as a family was searching for answers to their dilemma that involved their daughter. The honored practice of prayers in search of a solution resulted in dreams that pointed in the direction of the sacred mountain. As a result of the repeated dreams, the family decided it was best to take their concern to the mountain top where a spiritual enlightening experience occurred that strongly reinforced their cultural religious practices.

Since that one trip, individuals, families and groups have joined in annually to seek answers, to learn, to teach, restore spiritual energy and to preserve the holy mountain. Many returned for continued spiritual guidance along with ways to deal with individual challenges and/or issues affecting a family member or someone who may need help in unique circumstances. Wendsler Nosie, Sr., Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe remarked, “We come up here to place prayers for all people. We include everyone. We have people with various challenges and issues, our tribe as a whole have challenges and Tribal Council members who make every effort to meet the needs of our people need strength to carry on the responsibilities.”

In addition to working with the Apache for Cultural Preservation, Wendle Nosie has also organized the Mount Graham Sacred Runs. These runs have been conducted since 1992 and they include runners from many different indigenous Nations. Individual and relay runners will travel almost 200 miles in two days, during this sacred and celebratory event.

In 1998, Wendle Nosie, founder of Apaches for Cultural Preservation, was arrested for trespassing on Mount Graham, by University of Arizona police officers, after he went to Emerald Peak to pray. An

attorney for Nosie, said his client was called upon by a higher power, and that there was more to the case than the university's claim that its property had been breached.

"What was at stake was nothing less than the religious and cultural health of the San Carlos Apache people," Foreman said. Nosie wasquitted, due to the prosecutor failing to make his case.

When, in 2004, the University of Arizona made an offer to the San Carlos Apache of $120,000 for an observatory, Apache elder Ola Cassadore-Davis is quoted as making reply to the offer, saying, in Apache, "You talk to us now, offering bribes of cash in exchange for letting go of our defense for our Apache religion and culture, something like giving us a little ice cream to quiet us down. Money, like ice cream does not last, but our mountain stands there for us and we must stand for our mountain.”

The annual journey, while a spiritual quest for some, is also a symbolic gesture of people of different beliefs and backgrounds coming together. Many come to witness the runners make the journey up to te mountain top, carrying the prayers of the people. Others come in support of the Apache people's rights to the same religious freedoms, life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness that should belong to all people under the laws of the United States of America.

Wendsler Nosie, run organizer, has been quoted, during the preparations for a prior run, as saying “Life is not right when it is too easy. You have to suffer for the things God will bless you with. It has been a Holy Mountain since the beginning of creation. This has been passed orally through our ancestors. It was taught to us that it was given to the world. Our culture, our language, our religion is being threatened. All of this is our identity. Our identity is the land and where God has placed us in this part of the world. We cannot let it end."

For more information on this event, the Apache people, the performers, or, how to find your way, the number to call, again, is 928-200-5611.

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From this to this GLOW

Except that I seem to have lost the "From this" bit! This is two versions of the same basic article, for two different newspapers, though.

 Story Glow 2011 Crier 7-13-2011

GLOW 2011, September 9^th and 10^th, so get ready to shine!

Are you in the mood for what has been described as “ one of the most original, exhilarating art experiences anywhere”? Are you an artist or performer, who has ideas for displays, sculptures, dances, paintings, or other pieces of illuminated art? Are you someone who would gladly volunteer for the sheer joy of being a part of the experience? Are you simply an observer, waiting for the delightful beauty of the lit up night to come crashing into your being, in much the same way that refreshing, healing, salty ocean waves crash down onto heated flesh, bringing relief and exquisite joy, inside and out? Whatever you are, you are welcome and there is a place for you in the celebration.

Performers, artists: Sites are assigned on a first come, first serve basis, and, deadline for entries is August 15^th. Entry forms are available online at http://www.trianglelranch.com/glow.htm Individual and group endeavors are welcome.

Attendees: GLOW, now eight years strong in tradition, is Arizona's premier illuminated art festival. For two nights, September 9^th and 10^th, from 7 pm -11 pm nightly, artists, musicians, dancers, performers and their audience will create an experience like you have never witnessed before, even if you have attended in years past. Dress in dazzling illuminated outfits that blur the lines between artist and audience, performer and participant. Start planning your fabulous fashions now! The culture of GLOW is open and celebrates life and self-expression. This is your invitation to join the excitement and make your unique contribution to GLOW! Tickets will be $10 for adults, $5 under 18, and, if you are under three years of age, you get in free – so long as you bring a responsible adult with you!

What can you expect to see, newbie? Everything from amazing pieces by some of the premiere artists of Arizona , to performance art, to proud displays of the art of children. So long as it glows, its fair game. You will park and walk onto the grounds, under colorful, glowing lantern light, view inside the ADOBE barn/gallery where lit artwork will be on display, and, walk the outdoor sculpture path. When your little tootsies are tired, and, your toes are glowing red from exertion, there will be food and drink available for purchase, and, a cafe style porch, of the 1890's ranch house, upon which to sit, natter with fellow gawkers, and, watch the spectacle.

Walking shoes and a flashlight are highly recommended. Pets are not allowed in. Tickets are available at the gate, online (coming soon) and Bohemia Artist Emporium in Tucson. If you need to know more than that, visit the Triangle L website at www.triangleLranch.com or call 520-623-6732 in Tucson, or, 520-896-2123 in the Oracle area.

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 Story Glow 2011 Miner 7-13-2011

GLOW 2011, Call to artists, performers, and, volunteer staff

GLOW 2011 is set to shine on Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10, from 7 pm – 11 pm each night. You know what would be great? If the people who paid to get in, had something to make them go “Wow!” once they arrived.

If you would like to participate or volunteer for GLOW, because you have something to artistically express that will share the deepest depths of your inner being, or, because, you really like making people go “Wow!” and “Gee!” and .. other words that they are likely to say when you do something startling, unique, different, weird, and/or beautiful, let the fine folks at Triangle L Ranch know. Sites are assigned on a first come, first serve basis, and, deadline for entries is August 15^th.

Entry forms are available online at http://www.trianglelranch.com/glow.htm Individual and group endeavors are welcome - Gather your people and shine your light! Apply to do a performance piece, stage a fashion show, create a glowing installation in the landscape, exhibit your illuminated artwork, set-up a series of workshops - share your creative vision. Volunteer to help staff the event are, of course, always welcome. Bonus points to anyone passing through the desert, who gets a shiny gray alien to attend.

What about those who just want to attend? Well, GLOW, now in its eighth year of illuminated loveliness, is Arizona's premier illuminated art festival, and, if there is one thing true about artists, they do need time and attention from other people. For two nights, artists, musicians, dancers, performers and their audience will create one of the most original, exhilarating art experiences anywhere. By all means, join in the fun! Attendees to GLOW are encouraged to dress in dazzling illuminated outfits that blur the lines between artist and audience, performer and participant. Start planning your fabulous fashions now! The culture of GLOW is open and celebrates life and self-expression. This is your invitation to join the excitement and make your unique contribution to GLOW!

Tickets will be $10 for adults, $5 under 18, and, if you are under three years of age, you get in free – so long as you bring a responsible adult with you!

Visitors can expect illuminated sculpture, mixed-media installations, light projections, glowing performance art and live music. GLOWs' spectacular displays range from works by school children to avant-garde pieces by some of the states' best known artists. Attendees park and walk the road onto the grounds under a galaxy of colorfully lit lanterns that appear to float in the night sky. The ADOBE barn/gallery hosts lit artwork and the outdoor sculpture path and the ranch landscape is filled with glowing installations.
There will be food and non-alcholholic beverages available for purchase. The 1890's ranch house is open and welcomes guests to sit on the cafe style porch and enjoy the spectacle. Walking shoes and flashlights are recommended. No pets. Tickets are available at the gate, online (coming soon) and Bohemia Artist Emporium in Tucson.

For more information, visit the Triangle L website at www.triangleLranch.com or call 520-623-6732 in Tucson, or, 520-896-2123 in the Oracle area.

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From this to this GLOW again

From this: 

Can you craft this into a story for the Miner? You can have some fun with this one.

Begin forwarded message:

From: Michael Carnes <michaelcopperarea@gmail.com>

Subject: Fwd: GLOW again! after the storm event

Date: September 14, 2011 11:54:36 AM MST

To: Jennifer <jenniferc@MinerSunBasin.com>

Michael Carnes
Copper Basin News
San Manuel Miner
Superior Sun
Nugget
michaelc@MinerSunBasin.com
www.copperarea.com

Begin forwarded message:

From: Sharon Holnback <info@trianglelranch.com>

Subject: GLOW again! after the storm event

Date: September 14, 2011 11:49:09 AM MST

To: The Miner <michaelcopperarea@gmail.com>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

please announce the following update to last weekends' GLOW event

GLOW again! after the storm event
one night
SAT., SEPT. 24th, 2011
7-11 pm

Triangle L Ranch
2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road
Oracle, AZ 85623

TICKETS
$10 per person per night (advance tickets honored or in cash at the gate)
$5 under 18 with a guardian
under 3 free

details at
www.triangleLranch.com

GLOW 2011 Update

What a weekend! GLOW 2011 held on Sept. 9 and 10 was impacted by unpredictable severe weather conditions beyond our control, especially, on Saturday night. Mother Nature had a show of her own featuring lighting, wind, rain, mud, hail and even the possibility of tornados The forecast kept changing rapidly and despite our optimistic “rain or shine” approach the resulting storms thwarted our ability to present GLOW as fully as we all envisioned.There were power outages in some places, risk to sensitive electronics and equipment that prevented participants from setting up  and many who planned to attend decided to stay safely at home instead of venturing out.

That being said - in typical GLOW fashion -  our amazing community shone brightly. We all did our best and made the most of the challenging conditions. Thanks to the tireless support of the many artists, musicians, performers volunteers and vendors.  Both nights, people came out with  a spirit of adventure, a positive attitude and had a great time even in the mud. It was crazy and wonderful.

At the same time, it was disappointing after all the effort and energy that was contributed. We wanted our good GLOW experience which we got, but in a different way than intended.

So, Saturday, Sept. 24th, 7-11 pm we will hold a GLOW again!  event

 A condensed GLOW experience on the night of September 24, 2011 from 7-11 pm. A chance to fulfill our GLOWing dreams! A chance for all the GLOW supporters who missed attending to come out and enjoy. An opportunity to spruce up some of the installations, the Triangle L grounds. maybe even improve on our pieces, costumes and have some new artwork in place. We will focus mostly on the area of the sculpture path, gallery, gift shop with a stage on the patio for performances and music. All are invited. Keep checking the website for updates and a schedule of participants and performers... GO GLOW!

GLOW on,
Sharon

CONTACT
Sharon Holnback
Triangle L Ranch B&B
2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Rd.
Oracle, AZ 85623
520-623-6732 Tucson
520-896-2123 Oracle
info@trianglelranch.com

www.triangleLranch.com

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 Story GLOW again 9-21-2011

GLOW again! An “after the storm” event.

sp..utter .. wipe .. “Excuse me while I just wring the water out of this announcement.” .. wring .. “Ah, there, that's much better. On to the story, proper, then.”

Once upon a time, there was a ranch, but, not just any ordinary ranch, where cows frolicked, no! This was a special ranch, where things glowed at night, walk paths were set out for walking upon, and, for the price of $10 most any adult at all, even the strangely dressed ones – Strike that! Especially the strangely dressed ones! - could come inside and feast their eyes on much art that was glowsome, listen to much music and eat much food that would make their hearts glow, as well, in varying fashions.

It was a lovely ranch, indeed. That is, until the night the wicked rains came and poured down on all and what wished they were sundry.

“What a weekend! GLOW 2011 held on September 9th and 10th was impacted by unpredictable severe weather conditions beyond our control, especially, on Saturday night. Mother Nature had a show of her own featuring lighting, wind, rain, mud, hail and even the possibility of tornadoes. The forecast kept changing rapidly and despite our optimistic “rain or shine” approach the resulting storms thwarted our ability to present GLOW as fully as we all envisioned. There were power outages in some places, risk to sensitive electronics and equipment that prevented participants from setting upand many who planned to attend decided to stay safely at home instead of venturing out.”, says Sharon Holnback.

Glasses were fogged, walk paths became slip slides, electric guitars became frightsome things to wield. The people of the ranch, and their guests, tried to fight through the rain, tried to out wait it, tried to dress for it or take shelter from it, all to no avail. The night was not without some small success, but, it was mostly small from having been shrunk by the rain!

“That being said” continued Sharon, “ - in typical GLOW fashion - our amazing community shone brightly. We all did our best and made the most of the challenging conditions.”

Then, there was the next night, when the rain got serious, and tried to make the ranch into a swimming pool. Was it wet? Oh yes. Was it inspiring to swim in? No, Ma'am, no Sir, it was not! Still, one could pop in here and see some lovely dry, glowing artwork, pop in there to see some more, admire the drenched acapellas, and, a good, if permanently damp, time could be achieved.

“Thanks to the tireless support of the many artists, musicians, performers volunteers and vendors. Both nights, people came out with a spirit of adventure, a positive attitude and had a great time even in the mud. It was crazy and wonderful. At the same time, it was disappointing after all the effort and energy that was contributed. We wanted our good GLOW experience which we got, but in a different way than intended.”, contributed Ms. Holnback.

However, this little ranch dreamed of a finer day, when it's inhabitants and guests would be free of the drubbing rain which beat down on their heads, and, now, they hope, the day is nigh. On Saturday, September 24^th, from 7 pm – 11 pm, Glow again!, an after the storm event, will be open to the public. Tickets are $10 per person, with advance tickets being honored, or cash at the gate, for adults, or $5 under 18, with guardian, or free for children under the age of three.

The address for this wondrous, hopefully bone dry, event is Triangle L Ranch 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road Oracle, AZ 85623. For more information, visit www.triangleLranch.com.

Sharon Holnback describes this after the storm event as “A condensed GLOW experience on the night of September 24, from 7 pm -11 pm. A chance to fulfill our GLOWing dreams! A chance for all the GLOW supporters who missed attending to come out and enjoy. An opportunity to spruce up some of the installations, the Triangle L grounds. maybe even improve on our pieces, costumes and have some new artwork in place. We will focus mostly on the area of the sculpture path, gallery, gift shop with a stage on the patio for performances and music. All are invited. Keep checking the website for updates and a schedule of participants and performers... GO GLOW!”

Get ready, then, to get your GLOW on, but, maybe pack a rain coat, just in case!

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From this to this Class of 91 High School Reunion

Story Class of 91 9-07-2011

The RHS Class of '91 20-year Reunion

1991 started on a Tuesday, and is generally considered to be the final year of the Cold War. It is also the year the Gulf War started. Globally speaking it was a year of upheaval, with airline crashes, The Visegrad Agreement, explosions at both Paddington station and Victoria station in London, coup d'états, the forming of the UNPO in The Hague, the Galileo spacecraft became the first probe to visit an asteroid, a cyclone that killed 200,000, blue roses were produced through genetic engineering, the Dead Sea Scrolls were unveiled in Israel, the Internet was made available for unrestricted commercial use, Rodney King asked us all to get along, the first version of Linux was released, Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested, Joseph Harris went postal, and, so many other events charged and changed the world in ways both positive and fear-inspiring.

Calum Worthy, Erin Sanders, and Emma Roberts were among the celebrities born, while Red Grange,Michael Landon, Freddie Mercury, Gene Rodenberry, Redd Foxx and Danny Thomas passed along their way, taking a little of the sheen of the youth of this generation with them to their grave.

The cost of living in 1991 was dear, with a yearly inflation rate of 4.25% and the average cost of a new house steadying at $120,000.00.

Popular films included Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Silence of the Lambs, Beauty and the Beast, and Thelma and Louise. Michael Jackson was still the Prince of Pop, his sister Janet was the Queen, Guns 'N' Roses ran riot, Nirvana was blissful to the ear, The Clash and Metallica made quite the din, and Boys turned in II Men.

It was a year of change, everywhere but television, where almost all the popular shows had started long before and finished long after 1991: X-Files, Will and Grace, Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Ally McBeal, That 70's Show.

Yep! The people who lived through that year, who took their first tender steps out of the school system and into the world of adulthood, deserve a party! Fortunately for them, they are about to get one. The classes of '89, '90, '92 and '93 have been invited to join in, and, of course, the teachers, K-12, who helped shape the children they were and the adults they have become are welcome, as well.

On Friday, September 23^rd, there'll be a parade, so line up at 3:30 pm in front of the West End Cafe, airport road; a tour of the school starts at 5:30 pm with a cookout/tailgate party immediately following, for both 1991 Alumni and their family, at the school cafeteria or in the parking lot; the Homecoming Game starts at 7 pm; and, a party takes place at La Cantina, immediately following the game.

There are special t-shirts designed to be worn on this day. Contact Traci Borquez via Facebook or email, to order your shirts by August 29^th. The cost is $10.

Please bring food or donate money for the cookout. Volunteers will do the shopping and cooking, and, macaroni salad will be provided. Also, please bring your own drinks, water and soad, as it will still be quite warm outside!

On Saturday, September 24, the gang will gather at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. Call 866-877-9897 to make reservations, and, be sure to ask for RHS Class of '91 group rate of $149 per night. Meet for dinner at Wandering Horse Buffet at 5 pm, for $24.95 per person; and, follow up the fun with dancing at the casino club.

Be sure and let one of the people listed below know if you want to participate in the parade , donate to the cookout, and if you will be joining in at the casino, so plans can be made:

If you have any old photos to share, Sabrina Laver (Perez) is the person to inform, call 480-292-1528 or write to her at snlaver98@gmail.com; Traci Borquez (Burnam) can be contacted at 520-405-9195 or tracilubsyou@hotmail.com; and, Angela Ramirez (Hillan) can be contacted at 602-909-1224 or angela@copperbasinaz.com.

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