Nov 1st Bookclub book to read

The book club meets the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 am.
 For more information, contact the library 575.354.3035

We will reviewed the book Turning Pages by Sonia Sotomayor at the December meeting. It is a children's illustrated book and Capitan Library has ordered it.  It can only be downloaded to a Kindle Fire.  However, we will have it on a shelf for book club members to come in and read it in the library.  The book is not long. It will take less than 30 minutes to read, less time than checking it out and returning it. If you don't get it read, come on to book club because the discussion will cover the whole book. This makes preparing for the December book club easy.

Sunday, October 21 @ 2 pm

Creative Aging Oct 19th

Sunday movie in C'zozo library - Oct 14th

Creative Aging Notes - FYI

CREATIVE AGING MEETINGS

OCTOBER 10, 2018

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT PERSON: CLARA FARAH

ARTICLE WRITER: HOLLY BRADEN

Creative Aging’s September 28th meeting at Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso was a discussion of what is means to be mortal and how to die well.

 David Gerke and Dr. Clara Farah were the presenters and discussed Atul Gawande’s

 book Being Mortal. Three points were emphasized during the meeting. To know how

 someone wants to die, you need to ask him or her, then you need to respect those 

wishes. The ultimate goal is not a good death but a good life all the way to the end. 

What medicine can do often runs counter to what should be done. It is important to

 have a strong advocate during the end of life period. Small groups discussed how one

 should die then the 30 attendees came back together to share their ideas.

The next Creative Aging meeting will be held October 19th at 10:00 a.m. at ENMU-Ruidoso with a social hour beginning at 9:00 a.m. Refreshments will be served. The

 topic for discussion will be the new transportation system in Lincoln County. Cecile

 Kinnan will facilitate the meeting. Joe Hardin representing Z- Tran will present as will

 Dave Tomlin and Anthony Montes. The new county transportation system is up and 

running in Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs. Part of the discussion during this meeting will 

be ways of expanding the coverage area. Another area of discussion will be attracting 

drivers with the necessary commercial driver’s license.

Creative Aging meetings are open to everyone and address topics of concern to our 

aging population. For more information contact Dr. Clara Farah at 575-973-7835 

or email her at cirfarah@gmail.com

voter deadline and FLU shots

  The deadline to register and vote in the upcoming 2018 General Election is October 9, 2018.  

Free Flu shots October 19 from 8-12 at Capitan clinic

Oct 11 Land Grants and Water Rights: Fighting Words in the Twenty-First Century? @ NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

Land Grants and Water Rights: Fighting Words in the Twenty-First Century?

Thu, Oct 11, 2018, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM

Land grants and water rights have been an integral part of New Mexico's history. The subject of intense debates, long and arduous discussions and disagreements, court rulings and legislation, land grant and acequia rights remain an ongoing issue in New Mexico today. Dr. Stephanie Beninato addresses the cultural, social, economic and political history as well as jurisprudence.

Dr. Stefanie Beninato is a long-time public historian, working on projects ranging from archaeological surveys to genealogy, land use and water law.

First Friday Program

On Friday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m.

come learn with Sid Goodloe 

“Developing a Livestock & 

Wildland Ethic in Lincoln County 

Over a Century”

For 62 years, Sid Goodloe has been owner-operator of the Carrizo Valley Ranch, 19 miles North of Capitan, NM. 

Sid and Cheryl Goodloe began implementing what was to become

Holistic Planned Grazing in the late 1960s. Carrizo Valley Ranch 

 began to divide paddocks, not using the cell approach, but by

 topography and water availability, and began noticing a general

 improvement in range condition and biodiversity.

Sid’s primary goal was to grow as much grass as the rain would 

allow and control erosion. This led to the realization that there were 

too many invading trees that were not only suppressing grass growth,

but causing sheet and gully erosion. It has taken 50 years to achieve 

that objective or goal and now the Goodloes are able to keep much 

of the rain that falls on the ranch—on the ranch! 

The Goodloes have used a wide variety of vegetation manipulation 

methods to accomplish their landscape goal and sustain what they 

want to produce. They have included: chaining; dozing and piling; 

seeding; fire; hand grubbing; and herbicide. Their philosophy is to 

defer the riparian area during the growing season and flash graze 

during the dormant season. A lush riparian zone is also attractive to 

all forms of wildlife, and when combining that with uplands in near 

climax condition, fee hunting becomes a major player in the overall

profitability of the ranch.

Light refreshments will be provided following the presentation.

First Saturday of the month - $5 FOR A BAG OF BOOKS! 10 am to 2 pm

You could build a bookcave!

BookClub - open your books and compare notes at

the next meeting on Thursday, October 4, to discuss the latest Masie Dobbs book:
 To Die But Once. 






At the last meeting we decided on a book for November: 
A Gentleman in Moscow. 

Writers: gather your pens/pencils/papers/laptops/etc and GO! to

the next meeting is Monday, October 8 at Capitan Library at 9.45 a.m.

at the NM Humanities Council - an enlightening journey through photographs

ENRIQUE'S JOURNEY

Don Bartletti's Pulitzer Prize Winning LA Times Photo Essay on Exhibition at NMHC 

Fri, Oct 5, 2018, 6:00pm

In the vast migration that’s changing the face of America, thousands of Central Americans annually attempt a harrowing 1,500-mile journey through the length of Mexico on the tops of freight trains.

Nearly all are visited by cruelty, hunger and fatigue.  Stowaways call the unscheduled train they run to catch “La Bestia” or The Beast.  Some are maimed or killed by the iron wheels.  In the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mara Salvatrucha gangsters, corrupt immigration and police officers and opportunist citizens hunt them like animals.  By contrast, in the state of Veracruz trackside residents throw gifts of food, water and clothing to migrants as the train passes by. 

Among these migrants are children as young as 12 who travel alone.  Most are trying to find parents – usually mothers - who left them behind years ago to work in the U.S.  For children, the dream of reunification becomes the quest for the Holy Grail.  Success comes only to the brave and the lucky.

In 2003, Bartletti’s six-part photo essay in the Los Angeles Times, “Enrique’s Journey” was awarded a Pulitzer for Feature Photography.  Bartletti was the first U.S. photojournalist to document the ongoing Central American diaspora of children clinging to freight trains and their dreams of crossing into the U.S.

Bartletti has an interesting New Mexico connection, too. In 2003, he was assigned to photograph legendary New Mexico author, Tony Hillerman, for a Los Angeles Times Travel Section story written by Hillerman.  Bartletti will share with exhibit reception guests his wild adventure in the Sandia Foothills capturing the portrait of a New Mexico treasure.

“Enrique’s Journey” opens Friday, October 5, 2018 at 6 pm. The exhibit runs through December 28, 2018 at the New Mexico Humanities Council, 4115 Silver SE, Albuquerque. Visitors are welcome Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Enrique’s Journey exhibition is part of the "Democracy and the Informed Citizen" initiative, which is administered by the Federation of State Humanities Councils. The series is aimed at deepening the public's knowledge and appreciation of the interconnections joining democracy, the humanities, journalism and an informed citizenry. 

Special thanks go to The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for its generous support of the initiative and to the Pulitzer Prizes for their partnership. Thanks, too, to the City of Albuquerque's KiMo Theatre as a major sponsor of the series.

 Contact Info: (505)633-7370; info@nmhumanities.org

from Bookbub-book news: Coming: "We Were the Lucky Ones" TV show

Great news, historical fiction readers: A We Were the Lucky Ones TV show is now officially in the works! According to Deadline, Old 320 Sycamore will adapt Georgia Hunter‘s bestselling World War II novel for the small screen. Director and producer Thomas Kail — best known for his Tony award winning work on Hamilton, as well as Oliver Twist, Critical Hours, and Grease Live — is set to direct.

We Were the Lucky Ones

by Georgia Hunter

Since its publication in 2017, readers have raved about Hunter’s debut novel, which tells the story of a Jewish family separated by the horrors of World War II who struggle the survive and reunite. BookBub readers described the novel as “inspirational” and “informative,” and emphasized the importance of preserving this story. One reviewer wrote, “This is a story that NEEDED to be told,” with another reviewer adding, “As harrowing as it is to read about the atrocities of the Holocaust and each character’s journey after leaving the Polish ghetto, this story and others like it should be continually told for each generation. Bravo Georgia Hunter for getting it right… You are a beautiful writer.”

And what makes the novel even more special is that it was inspired by the tale of the author’s own grandparents. Kail, who is set to direct the We Were the Lucky Ones TV show, spoke of how, like so many fans, he was moved by the story:

“Georgia and I have been friends for almost 20 years. I remember, years ago, when she first mentioned her desire to illuminate this remarkable piece of her family history. I am overjoyed to be partnering with her to create a television version of this story that honors this incredible book.”

Georgia Hunter herself can’t wait to see the We Were the Lucky Ones TV show come to light. Hunter shared with Deadline:

“As both a friend and a fan, I couldn’t be more excited to partner with Tommy! I love his work, and I’m especially impressed by his ability to connect audiences to characters in the most human and genuine way possible. For him to put his signature touch on my family’s story is an honor and a thrill.”

As production begins, we look forward to learning more details about this historical adaptation, including casting, trailers, and release dates. And if you haven’t read We Were the Lucky Ones yet, now’s the perfect time to add it to your reading list!  By G.G. Andrew|September 28, 2018

Friday Oct. 5 @ 7pm: Sid Goodloe/ Developing a Livestock & Wildlife Land ethic in Lincoln Co. over a Century

View from Goodloe's Ranch

Register to vote!

Tuesday, September 25^th is National Voter Registration Day!    The Lincoln County Clerk’s Office urges those residents of Lincoln County who have not registered to vote or need to update their registration to go online at www.NMVote.org and register now.   If you do not currently have a New Mexico Driver’s License but reside here in Lincoln County please call (1 800 687 2705 ext 6)or come to the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office and we will provide you with a paper Voter Registration Form.     The deadline to register and vote in the upcoming 2018 General Election is October 9, 2018.  

Turn out and vote to receive our new "I Voted in Lincoln County Sticker"!

CREATIVE AGING PROGRAMS

Are you listening to me?

The theme of this meeting is to learn all we can about hearing loss, what it means, what to do about it, how to pay for it ,and that maybe it is not a very good idea to ignore it! Please bring all your questions and stories. 

Remember a potluck breakfast is awaiting. Bring a favorite food and maybe even a donation? We did well last month and we continue to be able to provide some foods and coffee, just not enough for everyone.

Friday, September 21. 9am breakfast, 10 program. Come early and sit up close if you can not hear well! 

Being Mortal book discussion by Atul Gawande will be held by Creative Aging at ENMU on Friday, September 28 at 3pm, #102.

Guest speaker is David Gerke. Refreshments will be served.

This discussion will focus around end of life decisions. It is not just about how people die, but what do they want when they die? 

Flyer attached. 

Personally I have learned a great deal from this book I find it empowering and helpful to alleviate some of my fears. 

Clara Farah, 575.973.7835. clrfarah@gmail.com

OTHER book clubs favorite reads. Posted because they had TWO of my favorite books.

What is your book club currently reading, and how do you choose your next book?

Our book club is currently reading A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. We had read Rules of Civility by Amor Towles and the leader for the next meeting received many recommendations from friends in other book clubs for this book. The leader for the next meeting determines the next read — usually it is a recommendation from a reliable friend or family member, one they read and enjoyed, or from researching books that might be trending.

What are a few of your group’s all-time favorite books and why?

Most would say the very first book we read was their favorite — Moloka’i by Alan Brennert. The reason being that not only was it an interesting read, but all were able to escape to somewhere different and learn about culture and history that they had not been familiar with before.

Another book that had an impact was We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver. Many of us had school-age children at the time or were teachers, and the story’s [depiction of the shooting’s] impact on parents, family, and the community was powerful. We read this book well before this type of thing seemed to be more prevalent.

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese was another favorite — similarly to Moloka’i, it was a great escape to another culture and a great story. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Steinhit a chord with the many animal lovers in our book club, and was also memorable.

What book sparked a particularly lively discussion? 

There have been many that sparked lively discussion, but this one stands out as one of our most recent reads — Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. [We had] conversation around how we would have handled a similar situation, the characters, and the outcomes. [There were] definitely varying opinions.

Sept 16 and 17

Monday: Sept 17 10 am to noon Medicare presentation.  Need to know what you need?  This presentation will help you.

Sunday, September 16 - 2:00 p.m.  Mike Katko, poet and author of two books, will speak at the Capitan Library

Mike Katko was a teacher, coach and yearbook developer for Capitan High School in 1988. He has also been a soldier, small business owner, construction worker, and a school principal with 17 years of experience, and the current Chairman of the State Board of Occupational Therapy for New Mexico. Katko is an avid skier, radio and public address announcer for high school sports. “Flunking” retirement, he is employed with UNM in Los Alamos as a Program Coordinator.

An aspiring writer of poetry, his “Skies and Other Poems” was published in 2012.  A soon to be released historical novel, “Big Medicine Pretty Water” will be explored. He lives with his wife of 30 years in Los Alamos, New Mexico and their dog, Bailey.

Katko will be reading from his book, “Skies and Other Poems” and previewing publicly for the first time, “Big Medicine Pretty Water.”

Books will be available for purchase.

Light refreshments will be provided.
HEAR MORE AT :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQhkH689yik

Come shop till you drop!

Carrizozo Library's NM movies series - Sunday, Sept 9 @ 2 pm