From: Robert Dorman <redorman@theofficenet.com>
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From: "Dave and Candy Rotering"
To: "Robert Dorman"
Subject: Fw: fyi
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 06:19:16 -0700
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Robert, I am forwarding this to you, as it might be a thought
for other
schools & a way to create awareness of adults, through kids.
Felt that at
this time of year there are many food drives going on, but the
dogs
always appeal to kids, & they need to eat too! There is also
the option,
for those kids far away to raise $$ for grocery coupons that can
be
easily mailed & the food purchased in Flag. to save shipping.
Just an
idea. Thanks Candy
----- Original Message -----
From: <mailto:cdrotering@mwaz.com>Dave and Candy Rotering
To: <mailto:fbmsn@hotmail.com>fbmsn@hotmail.com
Sent: Saturday, November 06, 1999 6:12 AM
Subject: fyi
just to pass on some info - My daughter is in a charter school
& it is
her 4th grade project to develop a 'unique community project'
for her
school. Below is what we came up with. Because these kids are
ages K-8,
we had to be as simple in our explaination as possible, but wanted
to let
parents know where they could find out what's up at Black Mesa
(as many
don't know) I would like to hook up with someone to deliver some
of what
we collect as we can't locate who has needs & who dosen't
- or give
someone rides if needed as we will have some room in camper to
haul a
persone or 2 or a person & some supplies. Please let me know
- thanks
Candy
Help the Sheep Dogs Project
On the Northeastern portion Navajo Reservation, in a remote
area
called Black Mesa, Peabody Coal, the largest coal mine in the
U.S., has
been operating for over 25 years. Many Navajo families have been
relocated almost 200 miles away from their ancestral lands, to
make way
for expansion of the mine. These are traditional people, mostly
elders,
who believe the land is sacred to their existence and are resisting
the
relocation. Their survival depends on their livestock, mostly
sheep.
Besides meat, the sheep provide them with wool, which they spin
to yarn
to weave beautiful rugs, which they then sell. They live very
simple
lives and want to continue to do that. Because of the mine growth
there
are many complicated political and economic issues involved, that
are
preventing these people from living peacefully, close to their
sacred
lands and ancestral homes.
One of the most important keys to herding sheep, are dogs.
Navajo
Grandmothers depend greatly on these animals to help keep the
sheep
'organized'. When the sheep go out to graze, the dogs protect
them from
predators, lead them to watering spots and bring them home on
time. It is
amazing to watch them work. Because of the pressure to reduce
flocks and
corral livestock, the elders find they need to buy hay. An expense
they
can't afford. Sometimes the dogs and the sheepherders then get
less food,
in order to feed the sheep.
We would like to help these Elders, by helping their animals.
The
simplest way we see to do that is to have a "dog food drive."
We will be going to the reservation on November 12th. If each
child at
Skyview could donate a bag of dog food, we will haul a pick up
load there
next weekend to distribute to the Grandmothers. A 50# bag of Purina
at
Safeway costs about $17 and the cost could be split between families
(using Safeway certificates that would benefit Skyview of course!).
Sometimes Albertson's brand is on sale 3 10# bags/$10 (again using
your
Albertson's card benefits Skyview).
This is rather short notice, but it will also be an ongoing
project
through the school year. I will be at Skyview about 2:45 each
day to
collect. If you have questions, want more information on this
situation
or would like us to pick up your donation, please feel free to
call or
email me. If you are on the net, try checking out these sites
for
more
details:
<http://www.theofficenet.com/~redorman/pagea~1.htm>http://www.theofficenet.com/~redorman/pagea~1.htm
http://www.freespeech.org/senaa/ (has a small video)
<http://www.solcommunications.com/>www.solcommunications.com
(link to
Black Mesa Indigenous Support page)
Black Mesa Indigenous Support
520-773-8086 <mailto:fbmsn@hotmail.com>fbmsn@hotmail.com
P.O. 23501
Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Thanks so much for any help, please contact us for more info
& sites as
there are more
Dave & Candy Rotering (Lauren's parents)
776-0073 - cdrotering@mwaz.com