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NM Celebrates Seniors at the Fairpg 10

Join Lovelace for a no-cost Senior Summit on the State of Health Care, Managing Aches & Pains and Heart Health.

WHEN: Wednesday, 9/17 at 9:30am WHERE: Tanoan Country Club

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Lovelace Women’s Hospital is the only hospital in New Mexico offering a new

micro-laparoscopy technique for gallbladder removal, hysterectomy, tubal ligation and endometriosis cell removal.

This new technique uses instruments that are 2.3 mm in diameter, benefitting the patient with minimal scarring and potentially shorter recovery times. Traditional laparoscopic incisions have ranged from 5.6 mm to 13.2 mm in diameter. The goal was to enhance laparoscopic surgery by decreasing patient trauma, while increasing physician efficiency during surgery.

“Patients who undergo micro-laparoscopy have smaller incisions, which result in less scarring and lower infection rates,” said Dr. Cruz. “Additionally, because of the improved physician efficiencies during the surgery, there is less patient trauma due to smaller

incision size, which potentially results in shorter recovery times and less post- operative pain.”

Cruz has performed more than 500 micro-laparoscopy procedures in his career and joined Lovelace Medical Group in late 2013 to bring this new technology to our state.

Lovelace Women’s Hospital is a leader in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including advanced laparoscopy, robotics and now micro-laparoscopy.

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WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 8WHERE: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1000 Woodward Place NEFREE ADMISSIONFREE TRANSPORTATION: From all City of Albuquerque Senior Centers.

By Barb Armijo

Understanding Medicare, maximizing your Social Security benefits, keeping

your bones strong and healthy, and understanding reverse mortgages are the four topics that visitors to this year’s Prime Time 50+ Expo will hear about. The 19th annual Prime Time 50+ Expo is set for October 8 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Albuquerque.

The Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and once again the City of Albuquerque’s Senior Affairs Department is providing free transportation to the event from all city senior centers. Buses leave from the centers every hour, on the hour.

More than 75 vendors, including health screening providers, will join the speakers at the event.

This year’s guest speakers are experts in their fields, said Prime Time Publisher Dave Rivord. “We want to keep the topics fresh and relevant to our readers,” he said. “Last year we were pleased with the turnout, and this year we expect even more people to come visit with us, get health screenings and receive information from our important speakers. We are looking forward to hearing what they have to say.”

This year’s speakers are:Jo Tillotson, community

relations specialist with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, which is this year’s 50+ Expo premiere sponsor.

Tillotson has more than 12 years of experience in the health care industry. Her knowledge

and Spanish-speaking skills have been essential when educating and assisting people with understanding Medicare programs and insurance.

Tillotson said she takes great pride in educating Medicare beneficiaries about how they can get the most out of Medicare benefits. Tillotson covers the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho areas.

In addition to her career with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Tillotson sits on the board of directors for Silver Horizons and is on the advisory council for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

Brad Yablonsky, a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services.

He has spent the past three years helping clients maximize their Social Security benefits while integrating those benefits with other assets to increase spendable income and reduce risk.

He said his “Savvy Social Security” presentation is aimed at Baby Boomers who are thinking about retirement.

“They've probably paid Social Security tax for decades,” he said. “In fact, we all pay it every time we get a paycheck, yet most of us don't really understand how the system works.”

He said there are about 700 ways to claim benefits, and people are leaving huge amounts of money on the table due to lack of education. Yablonsky’s presentation bridges the information gap and allows for informed, educated decision-making.

Other topics he will discuss include when to start taking Social Security, how Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) work, the ramifications of a spouse’s death on benefits and several other caveats of the Social Security world.

Gordon Mitchell, who entered the financial services industry in 1982, providing investment and planning advice for E. F. Hutton.

At the Expo, Mitchell will educate the community and financial advisors about a Federal Housing Administration-insured program called a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM reverse mortgage. He is also the only person authorized by the State of New Mexico to teach an accredited course to real estate brokers about purchasing homes using the HECM program, he said.

Mitchell will cover topics such as myths about reverse mortgages, who should not consider this type of mortgage and ways to avoid pitfalls in the system.

Mitchell said that since the Baby Boomer generation is increasingly turning to reverse mortgages, they

should know the pros and cons of such an undertaking.

Alan L. Altman, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Albuquerque.

He will be discussing ways to stay bone healthy as we age.

“Your joints are involved in almost every activity you do,” he said. “Simple movements such as walking, bending, and turning require the use of your hip and knee joints. Normally, all parts of these joints work together, and the joint moves easily and without pain. But when the joint becomes diseased or injured, the resulting pain can severely limit your ability to move and work.”

His presentation will cover topics such as when and why to consider total joint replacement as well as how to explore other available treatments. His seminar is designed to allow people to gain as much knowledge as possible for the course of treatment they decide will help them relieve joint pain.

Altman, chief of the Orthopedic Section at Lovelace Medical Center, earned his board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic

Surgery in 1987, and recertified in 1996 and in 2006. Presently, he is affiliated with both Presbyterian Hospital and Lovelace.

Altman has completed fellowships in arthritis surgery and total joint replacement at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center in Downey, Calif., and total joint replacement and adult reconstructive surgery at Orthopaedic Hospital in Los Angeles.


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Wednesday, October 8th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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By Mike Parks

This final installment of my series revisiting Social Security basics

discusses how Social Security is funded. Any such discussion inevitably invokes the subject of Social Security’s two trust funds - one for most benefits, the other for disability benefits. There is extensive commentary, often controversial, about them, including when the programs will supposedly run out of money.

In 2013, Social Security received $855 billion in income and spent $823 billion. Nearly 99 percent of the expenditures were for benefit payments and less than 1 percent for administrative costs. About 85 percent of the income was

attributable to the payroll taxes paid by employees, their employers and self-employed individuals. About 12 percent came from interest on securities owned by the program, and about 2 percent from income taxes some beneficiaries pay on a portion of their benefits. The income is deposited into the general funds of the U.S. Treasury, which issues benefit payments.

How do the trust funds figure into this? I think they are best described as designated accounts on the books of the U.S. Treasury, combined with special securities owned by the Social Security program. As required by law since the program’s beginning, any income not needed to meet current benefit payments and administrative expenses must be

invested in special interest-bearing federal government securities. The accounts referred to document all of the income, payments and securities-purchasing transactions. Today, the aggregate amount of the outstanding securities is nearly $2.8 trillion. All the figures referenced here refer to the two trust funds combined.

In a July 28 annual report, the Social Security Trustees projected that, assuming no changes in current law, the annual income of the program will, beginning in 2019, fall below the amount needed for expenditures. That will require gradual redemption of the securities owned by the program, which the trustees project will be exhausted by 2033. The trustees note that until then, the program will be able to pay all benefits in full and on time; after that time, the program will not run out of money, and its funding will still be sufficient to pay about 77 percent of scheduled benefit amounts for several decades.

Nonetheless, virtually everyone agrees that changes to the way Social Security is funded should be made within the next two decades.

It is the nature of those changes that is hotly debated.

Meanwhile, some critics argue that the trust funds aren’t real, that they’re “just a bunch of IOUs.” Such comments usually refer just to the securities owned by the program, and are often animated by a reluctance to have the Treasury have to pay back the money they represent, especially in a debt- and deficit-cutting climate. But as noted above, the securities represent funds that were collected solely for Social Security purposes but that were used by past congresses and presidents for other purposes, including claims of overall federal budget surpluses. We cannot renege on repaying them.

Mr. Parks is with the nonprofit Mandy Pino Center for Life Planning and Benefits Choices. More detailed information is available from many sources including Congressional Research Service Report #RL33028 and the Social Security Administration. (Google Social Security Trust Fund FAQs).

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The New Mexico Philharmonic Board of Directors has collectively

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This new campaign, titled Match for the Music, will address

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Match for the Music will continue through the NMPhil's 2014-2015 season, which will include performances by the

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Guest stars will include violin phenomenon Fumiyaki Miura and world-renowned pianist Olga Kern. The NMPhil's five Pops at Popejoy Hall concerts will include the annual "Home for the Holidays" performance and a special appearance by guitar virtuoso Ottmar Liebert with Luna Negra. The season also features three specialty themed concerts at the Rio Grande Zoo, along with a free zoo concert on Mother's Day weekend.

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NMPhil's executive director Marian Tanau said, "The Match for the Music campaign is a great way for the NMPhil to work together with New Mexicans who enjoy great music and help ensure its future here. Even the smallest contribution to the orchestra becomes twice as meaningful with this kind of commitment and challenge from our board members."

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By Barb Armijo

Expo New Mexico makes a good habit of celebrating seniors. The $7 daily

admission to the State Fair, Sept. 10-21, is a good bargain for adults age 65 and older. The Senior Celebration Day on Sept. 15 is designed to be even more of a deal.

The fair has special entertainment scheduled for seniors, and this year it incorporates a Mainstreet “Healthy Living” Day that will offer health screenings, tips from healthcare providers and vendors who promote a health-conscious way of life.

Perhaps in a bit of irony, it also is the “New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge.” So there should be something for every senior on this day.

Here is a sample plan if you want to make Sept. 15 a full day at the fair. A carnival geek can take in the midway, eat cotton candy and corn dogs all you want. Then, once that is out of your system, you might

want to view the exhibits, take part in the health screenings and make a stop at the Hispanic Village or the Indian Village for some local delicacies. There’s even time to take in the horse races at the Downs of Albuquerque and casino, located at the southeast end of the fairgrounds.

Here are some other choices on how to spend Senior Celebration Day at the fair:

The Villa Hispana – Spanish village is always hopping, from breakfast burritos in the morning to a bowl of posole while you watch the afternoon or evening entertainment. In addition to the food and entertainment vendors, the plaza is surrounded by clothing, jewelry and art vendors. Most people say it is the singing and dancing performances that highlight Villa Hispana throughout the fair.

Agriculture/Livestock Exhibits – Want to see local crops, including fruits, vegetables, grains and locally made products such as

honey, soaps, balms and lotions? The Agricultural building is the place to see it all. In addition to the general exhibits visitors will also see the winners of the various contests. What is the State Fair without blue ribbon winners.

Livestock barns are busy in the mornings. At 9 a.m. the Paint and

Appaloosa Horse Show begins. This is one of the most interesting and lovely shows at the fair, well attended by horse owners, but even a novice will be amazed at these animals and their handlers.

Indian Village – Native American specialties include traditional Navajo tacos, but for the more

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adventurous you can have lamb stew, mutton and assorted corn dishes. The village, like Villa Hispana, also comes alive with traditional dances from most, if not all, of New Mexico’s tribes and pueblos.

The village also offers vendors who sell art, jewelry and

clothing, and there are special demonstrations for Indian bread making in authentic hornos (ovens) and fried break makers.

Downs at Albuquerque Horse Racing and Casino – The Downs Racetrack and Casino on the southeast side of the fairgrounds offers live horse racing and casino

games. Horse racing is daily during the fair and runs from August 2 through October 26.

The casino, offering action games and slots, also features a food court and the Crown Room, a more elegant dining experience. On Thursdays, locals might enjoy the “Bella Vista” all you can eat buffet that was designed in the spirit of the now-closed Bella Vista Restaurant in the East Mountains.

While there is something for every senior during the fair, perhaps nothing pulls a trip to Expo New Mexico together more like a piece of pie from the Asbury Pie Café.

Asbury has been part of the State Fair for fifty years or more. It is located off of Main Street and is a

working non-profit organization. Volunteers bake more than

1,700 pies each year, providing more than 10,500 servings for fairgoers. Hundreds of volunteers from 10 local churches, as well as businesses and individuals participate in the pie baking, which results in more than $45,000 to go to local food pantries. Asbury was originally organized to raise cash to build the Asbury United Methodist Church, and has evolved to raise money for other charities.

However you begin or end your fair day, it is always a good event that continues to promote the local state economy.

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By Barb Armijo

Lori-Lee Bourque’s summer break from teaching resulted in a labor of love and a dream

realized. Bourque (pronounced “bork”) wrapped up her 23rd year as a speech/language teacher for the Albuquerque Public Schools by writing her first children’s book on a subject that is near and dear to her – the resolve of the middle child.

“Mokie in the Middle: Of Mombasa Hill” is about a mole-rat who lives in a colony with a huge number of siblings. Mokie is No. 14 in a family of 27. She is a little insecure, a little bold, always daring, and once she discovers what her talent is, she is a hero.

It’s a great story, a great teaching tool and the message resonates with middle children, obviously, as well as with all children who strive to discover their special talents.

“I was a middle child,” said Bourque, who was born and raised in Albuquerque. “And what I remember is that I was the fastest kid, boy or girl, in my elementary school to climb up the rope in the gym. It was something I was the best at.”

Bourque has been a special education teacher long enough to know that every child needs

inspiration to succeed. She understands that doesn’t stop at elementary school. Bourque’s latest inspirations include her husband of 29 years, Kevin; her daughter, Amy; and her son, Christian. She dedicates the book to both of her children. Amy graduated last year from the University of New Mexico, and Christian is entering his second year at UNM in the Anderson Schools of Management.

Bourque also had a little inspiration from her 12-year-old nephew, Alex Bishop, who helped illustrate the book, which is available on Amazon.com.

At the end of the book, Bourque, ever the educator, included a resource page that includes facts about mole rats and their habitat.

But Mokie just might see another challenge.

“I would like to write another Mokie book,’ Bourque said. “I had a very good experience with this one.”

Bourque’s other inspiration is her own personal challenge. She is a breast cancer survivor and would like to donate some of the profits from

the Mokie book to cancer research. “The book was something I had

always wanted to do,” she said. “I guess after battling cancer and surviving, I realized that we have to live life for now. My daughter taught me something about being strong and being bold. I know now that it takes something inside of all of us to realize we can be both of those things.”

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As anyone who pays attention to current events knows, the Albuquerque Police

Department has come under fire recently over the number of citizens shot by its officers. What many Albuquerque residents may not be aware of is that a similar public outcry led to the prosecution of a local peace officer for murder more than 130 years ago.

When the modern city of Albuquerque was established in 1881, the leading citizens of “New Town,” as it was called, decided they needed a town constable in addition to the county sheriff. But the man they hired to deal with troublemakers in the boom town growing up along the Santa Fe Railroad tracks proved to be more than a little troublesome himself.

Milton J. Yarberry already had an unsavory reputation as a dishonest saloonkeeper and general ruffian when he took office as marshal. The Daily Democrat, a local newspaper, later described him as “a man of less than ordinary intelligence . . . who perhaps could not properly discriminate between a legal and a lawless act.” But in frontier America

the only qualification for a job in law enforcement was to be a pugnacious tough guy whom everyone else feared, and Yarberry met that criterion.

In March 1881, just weeks after taking office, Yarberry shot and killed a man named Harry Brown in a fight over a woman. Yarberry pled self-defense, even though Brown was unarmed, and was exonerated at a preliminary hearing. Having been cleared of all charges, Yarberry seems to have believed that his badge gave him license to shoot people with impunity. He was soon to learn otherwise.

On June 18 of that same year, Yarberry and a friend were having a drink at Maden’s Hotel at the corner of First Street and Railroad Avenue (now Central), where Tucano’s Grill now stands, when a gunshot rang out from a nearby saloon.

“Who’s firing?” Yarberry shouted. Someone pointed out Charles Campbell, a railroad carpenter who was just then crossing First Street. Yarberry ordered him to halt and put up his hands. When Campbell was too slow to comply, Yarberry shot him dead.

It’s not known who actually fired the shot inside the saloon - it struck

no one - but apparently the shooter wasn’t Campbell. No weapon was found on his body.

Once again, Yarberry claimed he had fired in self-defense, but the killing of two unarmed men in less than three months was more than Albuquerque’s citizens could tolerate. This time, Yarberry was indicted for murder.

While he was awaiting trial, an El Paso reader wrote ominously to the editor of the Albuquerque Evening Review: “If your jury acquits Yarberry, or brings in a mild verdict, you will give constables and marshals whom you subsequently hire, a precedent which will result in more brutality than your papers will have room to write up."

But the verdict was anything but “mild.” Yarberry was convicted and sentenced to hang.

In Albuquerque, feelings were running high against the trigger-happy marshal. Amid rumors of an impending lynching, Sheriff Perfecto Armijo had him whisked out of town and housed in the Santa Fe jail pending an appeal. When the Territorial Supreme Court upheld his conviction, Yarberry was returned to Albuquerque aboard a heavily-guarded train on the morning of

February 9, 1883, to meet his fate.From the depot, he was brought

by streetcar to the county jail in Old Town, where he ate a last meal that reportedly included a pint of whiskey, a bottle of ale and a slice of cranberry pie. Friends furnished him with an ill-fitting suit of black broadcloth, suitable for the grim occasion.

At precisely 3 p.m., as Yarberry was still protesting his innocence to the large crowd that had assembled to watch him die, Sheriff Armijo gave the signal, and Yarberry met his end.

After a hasty funeral at nearby San Felipe de Neri Church, his body was taken to Santa Barbara Cemetery for burial, with the noose still around his neck.

Yarberry is believed to be the only law enforcement officer ever executed in New Mexico. Today, his final resting place is unknown, his tombstone having long since disappeared.

Shannon Wagers is a former photojournalist with a passion for all things New Mexican. She now travels the state as a volunteer van driver with Albuquerque's Department of Senior Affairs.

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A season opener featuring two internationally acclaimed soloists and then

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Guest Conductor Kevin Rhodes leads The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra in the season opener on Sept. 14, featuring two distinguished soloists. A leading violinist of his generation, Mark Kaplan, will bring his consummate artistry to Monti’s Czárdás, performed on his c.1685 Stradivarius. Then, Naumburg Competition winning cellist Clancy Newman will

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Each year the symphony has performed orchestral masterpieces with gold medalist musicians, award-winning soloists and masterworks. Last year’s 30th season did not disappoint.

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Here is a day trip you can take armed with nothing more than a picnic lunch, hiking boots,

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If you want to make this day trip more of a rigorous adventure, then take your spelunking gear, your 20-pound day pack and plenty of stamina.

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El Malpais, which means “badlands,” is somewhat of a misnomer. If you are seeking a scenic, peaceful place to hike, filled with colors and sporadic wildlife sightings, this national park is your place. Want to challenge yourself by climbing into a cave and then climbing back out on the other end? You can do that, too.

Here’s the round-up of how my friend and I did this on one recent Sunday. We left Albuquerque about 8 a.m. hoping to wrap up the trip by 3 p.m. We headed west toward Grants and at Exit 81 headed towards the Ice Cave.

But before we reached the Ice Cave, my alert wingman, driver, photographer and curious New Mexico newbie, said, “Hey, what’s El Calderon?” I

wasn’t sure, so we took the road toward El Calderon and were pleasantly surprised to find a great first stop.

The sign read: “Bat Cave” and

“Junction Cave.” It was a beautiful morning, so despite my lack of experience in all things hike-related, I went to the entrance of the Junction Cave.

My more willing friend started navigating the huge boulders as he descended into what he said was a “cool cave.” As I watched, I envisioned rattlesnakes, bats and other assorted creatures that I really didn’t want to

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he saw wildflowers, lichen growing on rock formations and bunny rabbits. To say we were worlds apart in our wonderment is an understatement. Finally, he said, “You have to come down here. I’ll help.”

So, reluctantly, I headed down the rocks and tried not to think of danger. Taking my

time and following a good lead was essential, but I would say that even an unseasoned climber could maneuver this cave. That said, I still wasn’t 100 percent sure about making the full descent and coming out the other end, where the light was shining through.

My more confident friend did just that, and he said it was fine, though he could have used better shoes for more secure footing. He also saw a bat napping on one wall of the cave but no snakes.

Though I climbed back up the way I had entered, I was happy that I experienced something I am not used to doing.

Now we were back in the car, feeling proud of our accomplishment and ready for our next leg.

Fire and IceThis stop was an experience in

contrast. We were on the land of fire and ice in the west-central Zuni Mountains of New Mexico, where NM State Hwy 53 crosses the North American Continental Divide.

That is where the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano are located in the heart of El Malpais National Park, about 25 miles from Grants. When you arrive at the entrance to the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano, you must go into the Trading Post, adjacent to the parking lot. There you pay the $12 adult fee to explore both the cave and the volcano.

We started with the longer, more rigorous half-mile up and half-mile back trek to the volcano. It wasn’t too steep until the final 150 feet. Again, it taxed the non-hiker but was fairly easy for the moderate hiker. We walked along a trail where twisted, old-growth juniper, fir and ponderosa pine trees stand. At the end of the trail, we were viewing one of the best examples of a volcanic eruption in the country.

Our wonderful trail guide at the Trading Post recommended that we do the ½-mile trail first and then cool off at the Ice Cave. She was brilliantly correct. The Ice Cave staircase entrance was a short hike from the Trading Post.

Once there, you must navigate 70 steps down to one platform inside the Ice Cave, where it is a crisp 31 degrees.

It sure felt great after the longer hike. The natural layers of perpetual ice glisten blue-green in the reflected rays of sunlight.

All in all it was a great experience in El

Malpais, but what we didn’t expect was for the scenes to get more spectacular.

Again, the alert driver noticed a sign that read: “Sandstone Bluff Overlook.” About 9 miles up a dirt road, we came to a parking area with huge rock formations within footsteps of our car. As we climbed up, we were welcomed with a view that took our breath away.

This is not a difficult place to navigate, though not advised for wheelchairs. Sandstone Bluffs offers a viewing point of the lava flows and lands surrounding El Malpais. While no developed trails exist, you are free to explore the area on your own. Be careful along the steep drop-offs, and watch for loose rocks.

After rainfalls, the potholes, or tinajas, fill with water and create temporary miniature ecosystems. Fairy shrimp, tadpole shrimp, spadefoot toad tadpoles and water insects find homes in these tiny oases.

Exploring the area around Sandstone Bluffs, you may encounter archaeological sites and other evidence of early inhabitants of this area. Remember that not only are these sites and artifacts important to understanding the history of those who once lived here, but they are also protected by law. They must be left where they are, as they are.

We walked along the formations. It was peaceful and spectacular. The bluffs are open from sunrise to sunset, which completely gives way to the notion of taking a picnic lunch or dinner, some chairs or a blanket and just relaxing. We will be coming to this overlook again with that in mind.

Now 3 p.m., we headed back to Albuquerque. But we could have spent quite a bit more time in the area. When you want to get away, but not too far away, head west of the city. The caves, fire, ice and bluffs are worth the drive.

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The world lost a very talented actor and comedian when Robin Williams died of suicide

in August after years of struggling with depression.

For me, his memorable work was as an unconventional free- spirited medical student in the movie “Patch Adams.” Although the real Patch Adams didn’t care for the portrayal of his life and the lack of financial assistance the movie drew to build his holistic health care organization, the Gesundheit! Institute, he did express kind words for the late Williams:

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2) Sleep changes: Either insomnia, especially waking in the early hours of the morning, or oversleeping (also known as hypersomnia).

3) Loss of interest in daily activities: No interest in former hobbies, pastimes, social activities or sex. You’ve lost your ability to feel joy and pleasure.

4) Appetite or weight changes: Significant weight loss or weight gain—a change of more than 5 percent of body weight in a month.

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9) Unexplained aches and pains: An increase in physical complaints such as headaches, back pain, aching muscles and stomach pain.

10) Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness: A bleak outlook—nothing will ever get better and there’s nothing you can do to improve your situation.

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Women have twice as high an incidence of depression than men. They are more likely than men to experience pronounced feelings of guilt, sleep excessively, overeat and

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Virgo, this year your life is proving to be somewhat of a roller coaster ride. Ensure that you remain focused on your long-term goals, and especially your enemies. Value your family members, friends, and trustable colleagues.

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Alzheimer’s AssociationVolunteers needed for various duties: Volunteers must have the ability to perform various clerical duties and other assignments as directed, one to Three days per week. Help advance research and mobilize public support. Flexible work days are available. Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Animal Humane New Mexico is in need of donations of dry cat and dog food To make a donation, please call Ellen Schmidt at 938-7863. Grain-free food is especially needed.

Animal Humane New Mexico Clinic Receptionist: Two-Hour Shifts Available Four Days per Week. Volunteers needed to answer incoming phone calls, give information on spay/neuter and shot services and schedule appointments. Training providedQualifications: good phone skills and computer proficiencyOne Volunteer per 4-hour shift needed. Shifts are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday

Catholic CharitiesSenior Transportation Service Driver: (Use of your own vehicle is required) Provide transportation for individuals age 60+ to medical appointments, grocery shopping and business office. Volunteer must have a good driving record, patient, courteous, polite, and pleasant. Volunteers are needed any day of the week and weekends are optional. Mileage reimbursement if required.

Senior Transportation Ride Coordinator Answer phones, confirm ride requests and match rider and driver. (Coordinate rides). Enter information into the data base, complete rider intakes over the phone and mail packets. Volunteer must have good phone etiquette, patient, and be familiar with data entry. You must take an Abuse Awareness training class. 2-3 volunteers are needed 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Family Promise of AlbuquerqueMath Specialist: Will assist parents who need help passing their GED in the area of math. Volunteers are needed Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 to 12:30. (Partial shifts available during those times as well).

Career Counselor: Will assist parents in our shelter program to job searches. Volunteers may be helping to write resumes or submit online applications. Volunteers

should have strong writing skills. You may also choose to drive parents to job fairs and to submit paper applications. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 to12:30 (Partial shifts available during those times as well.)

Reading Specialist: The reading specialist will assist parents who need help passing their GED in the area of reading. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 to 12:30 (Partial shifts are also available).

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Advisory Council Needs members to join its efforts in promoting awareness and educating the community about FGP and senior issues. Council members advocate on behalf of FGP volunteers, evaluate the Program’s effectiveness, and assist in the recognition of Foster Grandparents by raising funds and in-kind resources. The Council currently meets once a month at the Barelas Senior Center. For more information call 764-6412.

Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is looking for volunteers age 55 and older who are interested in making a difference in a child’s life. Foster Grandparent volunteers must be willing to serve an average of 20 hours per week and must be able to pass a background check, physical, and tuberculosis test. Foster Grandparent volunteers serve one-on-one with children, working with them to build their social and emotional development as well as help improve their literacy skills. Volunteers receive mileage reimbursement, supplemental liability insurance, meals while on duty, pre-service and monthly trainings, and recognition throughout the year. Volunteers can also receive a small stipend if they meet the income guidelines. Call 764-6412 for more information and to apply today.

Meals on WheelsKitchen Aide: volunteers in the kitchen any day Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Drivers: Are needed to deliver meals to the homebound and day, Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. (Use of personal Vehicle is required).

Ombudsman Program Ombudsmen are advocates and problem solvers for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.


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September 13,17,20,26,27Morgan Gallery presentsSeptember 13 Artist reception Rudy Lovato 5-8 pmSeptember 17 Mind Body Collage workshop 6-830pm Facilitated by Mallory Burnett, MA,LPCC therapist 20$ covers all materialsArt Through the ages Book Club 1-3pm Exploring the Renaissance Period Come prepared to discuss your favoritesSeptember 20 Life Drawing 6-8pm 20$ covers model and wineSeptember 26-27 6pm-6pm 24 hour Scrap Booking for serious scrapping buddies 35$ covers drinks and snacks4908 Corrales Road Suite D, phone 505 480-6933

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First TuesdayGardening with the Masters1st. Tuesdays – 7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.Monthly gardening and horticulture lectures presented by the Sandoval County Master Gardeners at the Meadowlark Senior Center,4330 Meadowlark Lane, SE Rio Rancho.Free to the public. No registration required.Monthly lecture topics are posted at : www.sandovalmastergardeners.org

September 5 & 6

The Albuquerque Grand Senior Living will be hosting a two day garage sale from 10:00am to 5:00pm along with presentations presented by these amazing partners.Functional Family Medicine

Time: 10:30am to 11:30am on 09/05/2014505.225.4044Foot Prints Home Care Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm on 09/05/2014505.828.3918Advantage Home Care Time:1:30pm to 2:30pm on 09/05/2014505.828.0232Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm on 09/05/2014This is a public event for all to join. Come out and listen to our key speakers. They have many years of experience and would love to share their knowledge with you. We will also have staff on hand eager to take you on a GRAND tour of our amazing Community. Refreshments to be provided in the dinner.1501 Tijeras Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106505.842.1972

VIVA New Mexico Chile Festival, at Wagner's Farmland Experience, 1420 Desert Willow Rd., Los Lunas; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Featuring family activities, food, art, exhibits, live music, a corn maze, u-pick gardens, a petting zoo, pony rides, hayride tours, aroma of chile roasting, and more. Admission: $5-$8. Call 505-459-0719; visit vivachilefestival.com.

September 6The Macaroni & Cheese Festival, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy a music festival, gourmet mac and cheese, food, wine,

beer, Bacardi tastings. Tour the museum and meet celebs, be a part of VIP Wine Sommelier courses and fine artwork. Admission: $45. Call 311.

September 10This floral design event is sponsored by the Albuquerque Chapter of Ikebana* International at the Albuquerque Garden Center. On September 10 visiting Sangetsu Ikebana Master Instructor Katia Santos will provide a demonstration from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with reserved box lunches available midday. She will lead a workshop from 1 to 4:00 p.m.. This is a noteworthy event in that it is the first time a Sangetsu Ikebana artist visits Albuquerque. Sangetsu is a little known school of Ikebana outside of Japan; it is a major school in Brazil from where the instructor hails. Options** for participation: Full day(with lunch) - $50, Morning Demo only - $15. Afternoon Workshop only - $30. Please call for reservations by September 6 as workshop space will be limited: 505-771-1592 or 505-514-3851.Workshop participants need to bring a moribana container (round, square, rectangular, or oblong) 2 inches deep, a kenzan (needle point holder) and a hasami (shears or cutting implement). The Garden Center Shop will have these three items bundled for sale to participants. *Japanese Art of Flower Arranging ** half day or full day

September 10-2176th Annual New Mexico State Fair, at 300 San Pedro NE; Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Featuring PRCA Rodeo and nationally known country recording stars, Indian and Spanish villages, art, agriculture, animals, entertainment, food, carnival rides and more. Admission: $10, adults (12-64); $7, seniors (65 and up); $7 Kids (11 and under); 5 and under, free. Call 265-3976; visit exponm.com/state-fair.

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Family Services Work with parents and children birth through age 5 in a Therapeutic Preschool classroom under direct supervision of the teacher. Serve as a passenger on the school bus to accompany children and parents while en route to school or home. Please call 764-1616. Skills: Cultural competence, Strong organizational skills, Constructive interpersonal, communication skills, Dependability, Understand and demonstrate agency confidentiality and HIPAA privacy practices. Must be able to lift and /or move 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Full

description of volunteer duties available on requestPeanut Butter & Jelly Family Services: Fathers Building Futures Volunteers needed for Fathers Building Futures, a workforce development center at 4301 Fourth Street NW, designed to give men (fathers) a second chance after returning home from prison and jail and now seeking training and employment in order to support them and their families. Experience with the following would be helpful: business administration, accounting, sales or specific microbusiness: auto detailing, mobile power wash, woodworking, construction or handy man service. Hours can vary based on availability. Please call 764-1616.

Ronald McDonald House Family Room Volunteers Volunteers are needed to greet families and

sign them in, maintain laundry room, stock food and drinks and help families with their needs. Volunteers are asked to work one three hour shift per week. Please call 764-1616. 9:00 a.m. – 12: p.m., 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The Storehouse Volunteers are needed to help sort food, clothes, directing traffic, help clients with food and package food. Days/Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. -12 noon You will receive hands on training. Mileage reimbursement is available to RSVP volunteers.

RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volunteers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet

community needs. For this and other volunteer opportunities call 764-1616.The Desert Willow Gift Shop in the Palo Duro Senior Center is located at 5221 Palo Duro NE. The Manager of the gift shop is looking for seniors who make craft items. These items will be sold on consignment with 90% going to the crafter. The crafter must be a member of a City of Albuquerque Senior Center. The gift shop will be accepting hand-made items starting January 6th, Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Call 888-8105 for further information

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Calendargames, rescue groups, and shopping for your entire doggie needs. Proceeds benefit the O.S.C.A.R Foundation. Bring your family and your dog. Visit bringfido.com/event/1378.

September 13, 27Pilates & Wine, at Casa Rondeña Winery, 733 Chavez Road NW, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy Pilates outdoors. This event includes light bites and tour of the grounds. Tasting and glasses of wine will be available for purchase following the class. Admission: $12. Call 344-5911; visit casarondena.com.

September 13-143rd Annual ABQ Maker Faire, at Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Featuring makers that range from tech enthusiasts to crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, and more. Visit albuquerque-minimakerfaire.com.

September 147th Annual Urban Farm & Harvest Festival, at Open Space Visitor Center (Westside), 6500 Coors Blvd. NW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Featuring local farmers, businesses, and conservation organizations. Events include hay bale rides, a kid’s art table, magic and juggling, food carts and self-guided tours. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/openspace.

September 20The New Mexico Parkinson’s Disease Coalition announces its fall education symposium with top specialists speaking. Saturday, September 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center, 5520 Wyoming NE. RSVP (required) or details contact 219-5065 or [email protected]

September 20Workshop: Día de los Muertos Altar and Ofrenda Intensive, at National Hispanic Cultural Center; Free. The NHCC offers workshops to teachers and community organizations who would like to create altars. Part I: 10-11 a.m.: Orientation and lesson plans; Part II: 11-noon: Sugar skulls; Part III: 12:30-2 p.m.: Mini-shrines and the ritual of remembrance. Call 246-2261; visit nationalhispaniccenter.org.

September 20-21Aquarium Overnight, at ABQ BioPark, 6:30 p.m.-8 a.m. Learn about ocean animals; play games, crafts, and marine movie. Must pre-register. Admission: $30. An adult must accompany children. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.

September 27National Hunting and Fishing Day, at Tingley Beach, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission. No license required for this day only. Call 311; visit: visit: cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/events/national-hunting-and-fishing-day.

September 27South Valley Chile Fiesta and Arts Market, South Valley Gateway Park, 100 Isleta Blvd SW, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Celebrating our love for chile, the event will support local businesses, vendors and farmers. Enjoy craft booths, chile roasting, live music, kids activities, a chile cook-off contest, salsa competition and more. Visit facebook.com/events/609483722482722.

September 27-28Corrales Harvest Festival, North Valley/Los Ranchos/Corrales, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring an arts and crafts show, live entertainment, Growers Market and more. At Casa San Ysidro, enjoy music, family performances,

animals and an arts mercado. Admission: $2-$5. Visit corralesharvestfestival.com.

September 28Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Bushido: the Way of the Warrior.” Entertainment includes martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming, traditional Japanese dancing and more. Admission: $5. Visit nmjacl.org.

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September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Dance class: Casino/Cuban-Style Salsa classes and Rueda de Casino, at National Hispanic Cultural Center; beginners, 6-7 p.m.; intermediate, 7-8 p.m. Admission: $5-$10 per class (pay what you can). Call 246-2261; visit nationalhispaniccenter.org.

September 11Discover Square Dance, on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. to showcase square dancing. There will be line dancing also and refreshments. Call 505-345-9797 for information.

September 19 & 26The next week on Friday, September 19, 2014, lessons begin at Duke City Singles and Doubles Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The lessons go from 6:30 - 8:00 pm and the first 2 weeks are free (September 19 & 26), then the cost is $60 per person for the lessons (about 4 months). Children dancing with their parents are free. Call 505-345-9797 for information.

September 25-28New Mexico Dance Fiesta, September 25-28, Crowne Plaza, 1901 University NE. If you like watching "Dancing with the Stars", you'll love this event. Dance competitions and dance workshops in Swing, Country and Ballroom with social dances nightly including an exciting Saturday evening dinner show and dance, ending with a post-dance on Sunday that is FREE to the public. Come shop our vendors in the lobby! For info call 505-299-3737 or e-mail [email protected].

HEALTH

Adapted Aquatics taught at the UNM's Therapy Pool. The warm water and buoyancy help the participants increase strength, mobility, flexibility and range of motion. 50+ Sports and Fitness Program instructors conduct all classes. Call for costs and times, 880-2800.

MUSIC

September 7, 14, 21, 28Sunday Chatter, at The Kosmos, 1715 5th St NW, 10:30 a.m. Chatter weaves together traditional and contemporary classical music with programs that include a reading by a poet/speaker. Admission: $5-$15. Visit chatterabq.org.

September 12Carolyn Martin Swing Band, at South Broadway Cultural Center, 7 p.m. While the band performs western swing classics, they cross the divide to bring swing era songs. The dance floor will be open for dancing throughout the concert. Admission: $15. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/south-broadway-cultural-center.

THEATRE

Through September 14“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” at Albuquerque Little Theatre; Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Admission: $12-$22. Call 242-4750; visit albuquerquelittletheatre.org.

September 4Film Screening: “The Wind Journeys”, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 7 p.m., free admission. Ciro Guerra's award-winning 2010 drama, filled with music and myth. Spanish with English subtitles. Visit nationalhispaniccenter.org.

September 5, 6 Filmstock New Mexico shows 12 award-winning short films and new official selections, at KiMo Theatre; Friday, 7-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Also showcased are local actors, a live competition, red carpet events and more. Individual tickets: $10/show; VIP pass/$40. Visit filmstockfilmfestival.com/filmstock-new-mexico.

September 5-13“Dracula,” at N4th Theatre, 4904 Fourth Street NW, Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Elite Dance Company creates a hauntingly beautiful retelling of the original story by Bram Stoker. Admission: $18. Visit elitenm.net/Shows.php.

September 7Matinee at the KiMo: “Julie and Julia” (2009), 2 p.m. Julia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

September 12-14¡Cine Magnífico! Latino Film Festival, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, check website for films and times. The festival exhibits contemporary documentaries,

short films, and feature films about Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and Latinos in the U.S. Admission: $8-$10. Visit cinemagnifico.com.

September 13, 14, 19, 20, 21“Telling Albuquerque,” at South Broadway Cultural Center, Sept. 13, 19, 20, at 7 p.m.; Sept. 14, 21 at 2 p.m. Telling Albuquerque is a stage production by veterans & family members performing their own story. Free admission. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/south-broadway-cultural-center.

September 12-October 5“Nickel and Dimed,” at Adobe Theater, 9813 4th Street NW, Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Can a middle-aged, middle-class woman survive when she suddenly has to make beds all day in a hotel and live on $7 an hour? Maybe. Admission: $15. Call 898-9222; visit adobetheater.org.

September 14Matinee at the KiMo: “The Iron Lady” (2010), 2 p.m. An elderly Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life intervene. Stars: Meryl Streep. Tickets: $5-$7, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.

September 24NM PBS & Film at the KiMo – “Makers: Women Who Make America / Women in Comedy”, 7 p.m. Free admission. Through interviews with trailblazing women known and unknown, viewers are given a rare glimpse of what it was like to be pioneers in their fields. Call 311 or 505-277-2121; visit communitycinema.org.

September 26Fusion Theatre Company presents: “OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, National Regional Premier,” by John Patrick Shanley at KiMo Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $2-$40. Call 311; visit fusionabq.org.

September 27“The Wind,” one of the final, classic films of the silent era starring Lillian GishThe Invincible Czars, An Austin, Texas based quartet playing their original score, at KiMo Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15, at the KiMo, 768-3522 or 311.


Rumors have circulated for decades regarding anti-perspirant (preventing

sweat), and Alzheimer’s disease. Deodorants (inhibiting odor) have also been rumored to contain cancer causing chemical compounds. This appears to have begun in the 1960’s, when research found higher

than normal levels of aluminum in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, encouraging studies to attempt to find potential connections between the aluminum in anti-perspirant, and Alzheimer’s. These studies failed to show any significant causative connection between the two, but the rumors continued. The aluminum in anti-perspirant is believed to stay at the pore, creating a plug that prevents sweat leakage, not absorbed deeply into the system.

Parabens, and other potentially toxic substances in deodorant, have been considered potential mechanisms for cancer. Many believe these potentially dangerous substances engage with tissues and possibly the DNA, creating hormone changes, as well as elevated estrogen levels, potentially leading to tumors, or breast cancer. Scientists claim, the ability to absorb these chemicals deeply enough to create significant cancer causing circumstances is rare. The portal created by shaving abrasions, some scientists claim, is so incredibly minute, that these products are considered safe. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published a study in 2002, revealing no link between underarm products and cancer with 1,600 women.

Breathe a sign of relief knowing that if you have used these products most of your life, you are likely just fine. Also consider that chemicals can be potentially toxic, and that sweat can be healthy. Sweating clears pores, increases circulation and mildly detoxifies (most detoxing happens in the liver and kidney). The sweat that emerges from apocrine glands, including the armpits, at the hair follicle brings forth odorless water, protein, carbohydrate waste and sodium chloride at a pH of 6-7.5. It is when bacteria engage with sweat, that the odor becomes obvious. Hair, skin and clothing that harbor bacteria can intensify the odors. The rest of the body secretes an antimicrobial peptide type sweat, called dermcidin, a wonderful natural skin antibacterial, so we only need to treat the stinky zones.

Try using chemical free deodorants (available at health food stores), or make your own, with magnesium. Magnesium is responsible for hundreds of activities in the body and is well known for it’s calming effects. Make a transdermal application, that you can use underarms, or anywhere (Recipe below). Finding a toxin free and effective deodorant can be

a difficult, but valuable effort! My favorite tips for keeping odors down include: scrubbing armpits while bathing, to remove dead skin (use a clean rag, sugar, or salt), considering wet wipes for a quick cleanse, wearing cotton clothing, changing undershirts (for high sweat times), and most importantly, reapplying deodorant often. Chemical laden deodorants may still be something you consider for big days, but for everyday, lighten your toxic load and go easy on your liver and kidneys. Choose organic if possible! Good for you, good for the earth.

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I am 71 years old and have been retired from the University of New Mexico for eight years.

Since then, I have been doing consulting, teaching people how to do their own pest control. Recently I saw an ad stating that the City of Santa Fe was searching for an Integrated Pest Management Program Manager. I decided I could do that, so I applied. I got the job and it is great.

I have been in the position for about a month and am in charge of pest control for the city, which also wants me to help its residents make good decisions about their home pest control. It is my mission to make Santa Fe a pesticide-free city.

Though I have taken on this new work, it will not affect my column in Prime Time or my Bug Club.

Why am I doing this at my age? Who knows? I will still do consulting in Albuquerque, but it will be restricted to weekends. I will continue with the Bug Club, of course. I still live in the area and won't move at this time. I imagine I won't get bored in my senior years. I told Santa Fe I am probably only good for 10 or 12 years or so, and then I may retire for real. Or, maybe not.

I guess my mission in life is to help eliminate pesticides from our society, and I am starting with the oldest capital city in the country. Hopefully it will become very contagious and other cities will catch the non-toxic pest management bug. I will certainly work with any city that wants to practice safe and effective pest management.

Why did they hire me? I expect it is experience. I have been in the pest control industry for 45 years.

The first company I worked for was King Pest Control in

Hollywood, Fla., beginning in 1969. We did monthly pest control by spraying baseboards in people's homes. There were no rules or regulations regarding application of pesticides in those days. I asked my supervisor why we sprayed baseboards, and he said it was only to kill time in a customer's house, to make them think they were getting their money's worth. That was the reason to spray baseboards then, and it is the reason some companies spray baseboards now. Spraying baseboards has no intrinsic value except to put on a show.

In 1975, I moved to Houston and went to work for Truly Nolen as a salesman. In about two months I was promoted to branch manager. Truly Nolen changed the district areas and Houston became part of the Florida district. I didn't want to go to Florida for meetings so I left Truly Nolen two years later, and we moved to San Antonio where I started working for Orkin as route-man in the Texas hill country. That was very good work, driving all over a large part of the

state, servicing homes and ranches throughout.

Later that year, my wife and I decided to move to New Mexico, her home state. I worked for several small companies in Albuquerque, including Pied Piper, Craig’s Pest Control, Kill-a-Bug and Pest-B-Gone. None of them worked out as there was no chance for promotion. The owners were all very nice and I liked them, but I wanted to expand myself. I went to work for Orkin in sales and that was very good.

Finally, in 1995, I gave up working for pest control companies and went to work for UNM as its pest control specialist. I started using least-toxic products and the campus community loved it. I worked there for 11 years before I finally “retired.”

So much for retirement. It is back to work. Next month and thereafter I will write about pests again. If you have any pest questions, you can still contact me at [email protected] and you can still join the Bug Club.

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