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July 4th 2008 Issue Seventeen
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Newsworthy Tipbits
by Sonny Summers
Hello! And here we are, once again, with another fine issue of The Citizenz Gazette. We, all of us here at The Angelic Passages Worldwide Companies, would like to take a moment to wish all of our loyal readers a safe and fun filled Fourth of July holiday! Anyone that happens to be in the Alice Springs area, don’t forget to attend the Henley-On-Todd Regatta on the 30th of August, of course, weather permitting. Guaranteed to be a great time! Any of our readers that happen to be in the Calgary area, don’t miss the 29th Calgary Folk Music Festival, taking place July 24th through the 27th. The list of great talent appearing at this festival is very, very impressive. For links to the respective websites, scroll to the websitesofworth and click on the respective links. (This applies only to website edition) In this issue of The Citizenz Gazette, we have, yes, another “round” of We-Are-On-It! Correspondents The attention that this column has generated is very impressive and we want you to know that we are grateful for the emails and comments from all of our readers. Keep it coming. This issue we will hear from, once again, Lou Luchetti from Charleston, South Carolina. Max Levelland in Port Aransas, Texas, Johnny Randolph in Calgary, Alberta, Butch Landers in Flagstaff Arizona, the lovely Teresa Trentwood in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, ……….and. As you can see, another fact filled educational good time from our We-Are-On-It! Correspondents around the world. How many questions can you answer from our ever inquisitive I've Got Questions, You Got Answers? column? Lance Markem is back with another “eye opening” contribution in his article titles “Patriotism” A whole bunch of great reading is in store for you in this issue of The Citizenz Gazette, so let us get right to it!
Editor’s Note: Reading material in this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or by-laws of The Angelic Passages Worldwide Companies. We do, however, believe in freedom of the press. As long as the material content remains “G-rated” and we feel there may be some merit in an article, we will print it. In lieu of this statement, we bring you the next article.
Patriotism
by Lance Markem
Hello! Again! And I am one very surprised individual, that is, to be back writing another article for The Citizenz Gazette. I am happy to be writing this. Before we get into the subject of this article, Sonny had asked me to review some of the email that was generated from the last article I wrote, in the last issue of The Gazette, “Is this theft or just plain ignorance?. Not really sure where I should start on this, but I sure did catch some “heat” for what I wrote, but there where others that where in concurrence with most of my views. The most frequent point made by the reader’s comments were that cops taking cars home from work keeps crime down in the neighborhoods where they live. That, my friends, is not true at all. From the sources I have researched, this is not the case. For the most part, a cop car in a neighborhood has done nothing to reduce crime in the respective neighborhoods. There has been, however, several reports of vandalism to the police vehicles. If that isn’t spitting in the eye of the law? In one email someone asked me: “Why don’t you turn yourself in for the hemostats you stole from the military?” Well, first of all, the statue of limitations took care of that a long time ago, and besides, I became aware of what I did, granted, quite a long time after the fact, but at least I did “wake-up” to it. The next most frequently asked question was in reference to “extorted tax dollars”. Let me be the first to inform some of The Gazette readers, that income tax is voluntary---key word folks---“voluntary”. I’ve heard it so many times from people: “if I don’t pay income tax. I’ll go to jail.” Chances are they are correct, that is why we all, The Citizens of America, need to have some sort of a “Boston Tea Party” and put an end to this extortion. Now, I want to make it clear, that I do not advocate violence in any way. So let us keep this peaceful, for through benevolence will win in the end. There are many other comments that were made about my previous article, but right now I prefer to get into the subject of this article. Since our Nation’s Birthday will occur about the time this issue of The Citizenz Gazette is published, I will be discussing “Patriotism”. It would behoove you all to take a look at The Constitution and The Bill of Rights, and while you are at it, the Declaration of Independence. This is, I believe, the two hundred and thirty-second birthday of America. Let’s take a look at the positive side for a little bit. How about these great images, known around the world, for instance, the Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, the HOLLYWOOD sign, the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, Saint Louis Arch, Niagara Falls and I could go on for quite a while here. How about some things that were created in or made popular in America, like Monopoly, the game of Life, the Slinky the Hula Hoop, Yo-Yo, Rubik’s Cube, (I thought Rubik’s Cube was making a comeback not to long ago—stimulated by a movie starring Will Smith), Lincoln Logs, Erector Set, diners, Mickey Mouse, Tupperware Parties, Elvis Presley, Cracker Jacks, Coca Cola, Norman Rockwell, drive-In movie theaters (not to many of them left), soda fountains, the Pet Rock How about some great American achievements. The first man to land on the Moon, yet there is controversy about that. In America there are voting rights for all citizens, How about some of these lines? “Yabba-dabba-do!” or “Dyno-mite! try this one, “Good grief!”(wouldn’t that be considered an oxymoron in today’s politically correct terminology?) maybe try this one on for size—“Yada, yada, yada” or a real favorite, “Don’t have a cow, man.”. Let us not forget “Heeeeeeres Johnny!”. “Let the Force Be with you”, “Just the facts, ma’am”, “Sock it to me!”, “Welcome to Fantasy Island”, “Smile! You’re on Candid Camera!”, “And now you know…the rest of the story” and ,”Oh no!----Mister Bill!”, .A few one a kinds for you---Evil Knievel, Charlie Chaplin, Wolfman Jack, Woodstock, Madonna, Gomer Pyle, Bugs Bunny, The Fonz, The Top Ten List from the David Letterman Show, Lucille Ball, Robin Williams, Michael Jackson (I still believe him to be innocent) and I am sure you can come up with a few of your own. Now on to a more “serious” side of the state of the union. The Bill of Rights, the first ten Amendments to the U.S Constitution,, can be generally summed up as follows: freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, protection from unreasonable search and seizure, the right to bear arms, protection under due process of law. I am really going to push the “limits” with some of what I am about to say, referring to what I can get away with writing here. We have , whether or not you want to face it, lost a lot of our fundamental freedoms. Freedom of speech—well one can say what one wants, but don’t be surprised if the “feds” come marching in! Freedom of the press—that one is abused by the press, not enhanced by the press. The press, speaking of mainstream media here, sensationalizes everything that they get their “dirty little fingers” on but they don’t go after the big fish, like the government and all the ways it is “big brothering” us and in violation of the Constitution. I’ll use income tax for starters! I will get away from talking about the press because I could write pages on the press. I’ve seen it written in this publication about alternate news groups that focus on conspiracy theories. It would be good for oneself to educate oneself on other possibilities of truth ‘cause you ain’t getting’ it from mainstream media, at all. Freedom of religion---hmmmm, seems to me that the Eldorado, Texas ordeal is a blatant violation by the Texas government on that fiasco!. I am not implying that there was no wrong doing, on the part of the “sect”. I will say, one phone call of alleged rape is not enough for the invasion that took place. It’s been about three months and no charges have been filed, need I say more And frankly, if they filed charges now, I would question the validity of it all. I would call the charges a cover up so the government doesn’t look bad. Now if they wanted to go after the “sect” for possible welfare fraud, that would be a different case, The next one is protection from unreasonable search and seizure---I see this right violated every time I happen to land on “Cops” Every time without fail, the police have violated the “suspects” rights, hands down. I do not watch “Cops” or any of the Hollywood-ized police investigation shows, but I have, on occasion, viewed bits and pieces of these shows. I see violations of this right going on ALL OF THE TIME!!!!! The right to bear arms. I think every American should own at least one unregistered hand gun. These gun control advocates fail to realize that if you take the guns away from the citizens, the criminals will be the only ones that will have guns, and the cops, of course, and in many cases, one in the same. Ask Australia how their gun control turned out? If you hadn’t noticed, about two weeks ago we almost lost our right to posses a gun. The Supreme Court voted 5-4 to “allow” us to keep our guns, as the second amendment was left alone, for now anyway. Protection under due process of the law. A good example of this is-, how many times has the media, basically had the mass population convinced that someone was guilty, even before they were arrested. The O.J. Simpson ordeal was a great example. I am not taking sides as to whether O.J. was guilty or not, but I remember the first time I heard about that on the news, the story had only been few hours old, and the slant on it was that O.J. was guilty. Hardly enough time to gather enough evidence to point fingers. But you the American public, bought the whole ball of wax. Am I making my point here?. America used to be a great county, but face it, but the power has to go back to the people before America can be a great county again. I love this country, I always have. I do not like or respect our government or any aspect of our government because it is not the government our forefathers intended. It is sad to say that most, of what call themselves, Americans have no grip on what the Constitution means or what it is all about. They fly the flag in total ignorance. I admit that I am not an expert on the Constitution but I have been educating myself on a few things over the years. I have been labeled a “subversive” by a few people. Funny thing about that is, I had to look up the word “subversive” because I did not know what it meant. Now the strange twist to this is that those that called themselves patriots that labeled me a subversive, by definition are the subversive ones and I am the patriot. Now, I want to turn this article completely around and focus on the some of the positive attributes of America. A suggestion is to take this article and reflect on the good this country has done for the world, and believe me the good things America has offered the world is very long and impressive list, indeed, and let us not let our government sabotage our greatness any longer. Happy Fourth of July everyone and Happy Birthday America!
When you have a chance, visit these sites and look around. www.givemeliberty.org www.glennbeck,com www.ronpaul.com
We-Are-On-It! Correspondents
from the Global Good News Desk By Roman Fields
This installment of We-Are-On-It! Correspondents, we have reports from Lou Luchetti, bringing us more colorful information from Charleston, and the Magnolia Plantation. Johnny Randolph, coming to you from Calgary, Teresa Trentwood, coming to us from the home of the only dry river regatta in the world, Alice Springs. Max Levelland from Port Aransas, Texas, and Butch Landers from Flagstaff, Arizona have also checked in. For this issue of The Citizenz Gazette we will introduce you to the newest member of our continually growing list of We-Are-On-It! Correspondents, Sailor McCarthy coming to us from Dublin, Ireland, and I must say, an interesting bloke he is! Let us get on with it! Port Aransas is our first stop
Roman: Max, how the heck are you?
Max: Doing well here, Roman. Memorial Day weekend here in “Port A was a good time. Wasn’t as busy as it usually is, maybe due to the price of gas, but it was still very busy around here. Had a grand time, without a doubt. I wanted to tell The Gazette readers that over the Memorial Day weekend I met a couple from Alice Springs. We talked for quite a while. Yes, we eventually landed on the subject of the Henley-On-Todd Regatta. They were really “jazzed” that someone, so far away from Alice Springs, knew of it. They said they have not missed one in years. They assured me that it is a real blast to experience this event and that everyone at this event gets into it and has a great time.
Roman: That is quite interesting. You met residents of the home of the Henley-On-Todd Regatta., in Port Aransas. Do they know Teresa?
Max: They said they did not recognize her name but they will, when they get back home, send you or Sonny an email and request that you forward it to Teresa.
Roman: We sure will do that! That is pretty cool.
Max: Yes, they were a very nice couple and they told me quite a bit about “The Alice”. I could tell from talking to them they really love it there. They also emphasized that, although the Todd River race is a good place to start, that Alice Springs has many more things to offer their visitors. We will leave that up to Teresa.
Roman: Thank you for that bit of information. What do you have for us this time around?
Max: This time I will discuss some of the previous names before Port Aransas was named Port Aransas.
Roman: Sounds good!
Max: In 1888 the first post office was established under the name of Ropesville. Named after Elihu Ropes. Mr. Ropes purchased Mustang Island for twenty-five thousand dollars. Imagine that! Shortly after the purchase he established the Port Ropes Company. Mr. Ropes had a plan to dredge a channel across Mustang Island, but that turned out to be a fruitless effort. The reasoning for this channel was to give ships from and to Corpus Christi direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. This project, as mentioned before, did not see completion. By the end of 1891 this project was terminated because of many problems that were encountered.
Roman: I always thought it was called Port Aransas.
Max: I did too. I still have to look into what the names were before Ropesville, After Ropesville, Port “A” was known as Tarpon, due to the abundant game fish in the waters surrounding the island. The name was changed in 1896 from Ropesville, to Tarpon. Now I am going to send this question out to The Gazette readers. Who know’s what year Port Aransas became the name Port Aransas? Email your answers to Gazette@AngelicPassages.com and please enter “max” in the subject line. Thank you.
Roman: That is a good question, I do not have the answer.
Max: I didn’t know until I looked it up. I thought it was always Port Aransas, just like you did. A few other tidbits about Port “A”:. I think I have mentioned this in a previous installment, Mustang Island was once called Wild Horse Island. The summer population, and spring break populations swell to approximately the 80,000 range! That is compared to a base of about 4.000 people. Quite the change! Port Aransas was featured in a 1999 episode of Fox channel’s “King of the Hill”. For all you visitors, contrary to how that episode portrayed the ferry service, just for your information, the ferry service to Aransas Pass is 24 hours.
Roman: 4,000 to 80,000, man! That’s incredible!
Max: You should be here for it!
Roman: I have been to Port “A” many times, but I have managed to do so outside the busier times.
Max: It really is a fun place, even when the population swells. Roman,, that is all I have for this installment.
Roman: Thank you Max and we’ll talk to you soon. It has been a pleasure.
Max: Thank you Roman and a thank you to all The Gazette readers. Now, over to “The Holy City”, the home of the magnificent Magnolia Plantation, the one and only, Lou Luchetti reporting to you from Charleston, South Carolina!
Lou: Thank you Max and my regards to Port A. Great into dude! Howdy Roman!
Roman: Hey Lou! Take us back to the Magnolia Plantation. I have been looking forward to this.
Lou: Yes Roman, here we go---last issue I briefly covered a few of the attractions at Magnolia Plantation, such as: The Biblical Garden, the Maze and the Herb Garden. If you want to “kick-it” a bit, you can take The Nature Boat. A twenty-two passenger pontoon boat will glide you through the Magnolia Plantation’s 125 acre rice field and give you a spectacular view of over two hundred types of waterfowl and a varied species of reptiles in this wonderland of a wildlife refuge. Hop off the boat and on to The Nature Train. The Nature Train departs every hour for a forty-five minute excursion that encompasses a four mile tour of the Magnolia Plantation, out side of the Plantation proper. The Nature Train is conducted by a well informed and well educated historian as to share with the passengers a complete view of the Plantation’s flora, fauna and history.
Roman: Count me in!
Max: Now that you have given your legs a break why don’t you mosey on over to The Barbados Tropical Garden. Here is where you find one of the oldest gardens in the country, dating back over three hundred years. The first plantation house was built by Stephen Fox, in the 1680’s time frame. Stephen Fox reigned from Barbados, Keep in mind that the Magnolia Plantation has been in the same family since it began, passed along generation, by generation. The Barbados Tropical Garden is the family’s tribute to their homeland. Then off to the Magnolia Plantation’s Wildlife Refuge. This area of the Plantation has been managed as a wildlife refuge since 1975. The diversity in the terrain has created a wide variety of plant and animal life. This area is well known as a bird watching area. Sections of this area of the plantation can be reached by walking trails and bike trails. There is an observation tower near the gardens as to allow spectacular views of the area. If you are ready for a break go by and visit the Plantation Snack Shop, located near the parking area. Inside and outside dining areas are available, as well as picnic areas nearby. There are many private areas available for catered events. After a good bite to eat go on your way to the Plantation Petting Zoo. There you will find miniature horses, ducks, geese, Malayan jungle fowl, peacocks, deer, goats, sheep and many other Plantation animals.
Roman: I presume the children are permitted to pet the deer and goats and other land animals.
Lou: They sure are Roman. I forgot to mention that. I must say, there is something majestic about a baby deer. Not far from the Plantation Petting Zoo, stop by and view the Topiary Garden. The Topiary Garden, a zoo garden of small animals. For the next installment of We-Are-On-It! Correspondents I will wrap up my report on The Magnolia Plantation, here in Charleston , South Carolina and see where we go from there!
Roman: Thank you Lou and we will get back to you for the next issue. I will make a point to visit the Magnolia Plantation next time I am in the Charleston area.
Lou: Definitely plan on it, I am sure you will enjoy it. Thank you Roman, and now, I believe it is over to you, Teresa Trentwood from Alice Springs, and getting close to Regatta time.
Teresa: Thank you Lou! And yes, mate, we are about six weeks away from the Henley-On-Todd Regatta.. Cheers Roman!
Roman: Cheers Teresa. Sure wish I could be there this year but it just won’t happen this time, possibly, just possibly,, next year.
Teresa: You are going to miss a real good time! For this installment of the We-Are-On-It! Correspondents I would like to review a few of the many highlights of “The Alice” for any of The Gazette readers that have plans to attend the Henley-On-Todd Regatta this year, so they may plan on other ways to enjoy their stay.
Roman: Have at it Teresa!
Teresa: Ok matie! First of all, if you are into hiking or camping you must do some trekking in the MacDonnell ranges, just south of town. Also there are a number of gorges with hiking trails and swimming holes such as the Red Bank Gorge, the Ormiston Gorge and the Glen Helen Gorge. Don’t miss the Larapinta trail, considered to be one of the worlds great walking trails as you follow along the West McDonnell Range. A must see it the Simpson Desert, with its big red sand dunes and fascinating rock formations. The Simpson Desert is located just southeast of “The Alice”
Roman: Be sure to pack a good pair of hiking boots!
Teresa: That would be a jolly good idea! For those that would like to stay closer to town, we have the Olive Pink Botanic Garden, and for a superb education on the many facets of the surrounding desert area visit the Alice Springs Desert Park. There are many attractions in town as “Alice” is a tourist hub and service center for the surrounding areas. I really do not have enough time to go over everything, but I will touch on a few more things. In later installments I would like to venture into some history about Alice Springs and a bit more detail on the attractions here.
Roman: That would be good Teresa, I look forward to it.
Teresa: A few more interesting places to visit while you are here, and there are many more, but these are the first ones to come to mind. We have some great historic landmarks, such as: the Overland Telegraph Station, the Old Courthouse and the Hartley Street School. We also have many large hotels and a world class convention center, so bring your neighborhood to the Todd River Race! All the hotels are booked full by now, I am sure. May be a few open rooms, and not easy to find. The Henley-On-Todd really fills the hotels. Roman, that is all I have for now. I am very busy with the Regatta coming up. I will work on having another report next issue, but I am not sure if I will have time with the Todd River Race and all.
Roman: OK Teresa, I thank you and I am sure the readers thank you. Have a great time at the Henley-On-Todd Regatta, and hope to get to the next one.
Teresa: That is the plan Roman. To all of The Gazette readers that may be here this year for the race, email Sonny or Roman so that we can meet. It has been a pleasure mate and now it is over to Butch Landers coming to you from Flagstaff Arizona.
Butch: Thank you Teresa and I wish I was going to be there for the Todd River Race. Do some cheering for me! Actually, I am in Sedona right now. I will be covering Sedona for this installment.
Roman: Yes, Sedona, an amazing place!
Butch: Before I get into Sedona. I want to mention something about the “Flagstaff Tea Party”, if you recall from a few issues back.
Roman: What have you come up with on The Flagstaff Tea Party?
Butch: Believe it or not, Roman, absolutely zilch! I have been to the library, “Googled” is many times, and I have not been able to find anything. I have not given up on it, but it sits on the back burner for now so we can move on to other things.
Roman: I am surprised! Maybe it was an “unofficial” “gang” of sorts.
Butch: Could be Roman. Anybody out there in the readership territory have any information on a group of people calling themselves the “Flagstaff Tea Party”, 1876 circa, please email me at Gazette@AngelicPassages.com , enter “butch” in subject line. Thanks. On to Sedona. First of all, Sedona has a natural beauty that is difficult to convey to someone that has not been here. You have to see it to believe it. I have yet to see a photograph that accurately depicts the awesome beauty Sedona has to offer.
Roman: I have to agree with you on that Butch.
Butch: For sure, do not think many would disagree. It’s kind of like the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls, you have to visit them and find out for yourself. Words and pictures just don not cut it.
Roman: Yes, indeed
Butch: The name Sedona came from an interesting source, one that I had not anticipated. Sedona is the name of the wife of the first postmaster of Sedona. His name was T.C Schnebly. and apparently the government informed TC that Schnebly Station was to long for a postmark. At that point he went with Sedona, the name of his wife.
Roman: I didn’t expect that either. Like it is said, you learn something new everyday!
Butch: You got that right!-----now, during the Civil War period, and there is nothing civil about war, the settlers raised fruit which was sold to the ranchers and loggers in the Flagstaff area and to the miners in the nearby Jerome area. Sedona is a major tourist attraction and that being the present day main force in the economy. Sedona has also become a major artist attraction. New Age enthusiast, like many people I know feel and believe that Sedona has a strong “spiritual connection”. That is the only way I can think to put it. There is definitely something special about this place.
Roman: Sedona does have an interesting aura to it. I know, I have been there many times.
Butch: Sure does Roman. The New Age community claims there are many vortexes in the area, mainly in the Bellrock, Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, Boynton Canyon and Schnebly Hill areas. These areas are some of the many named “rock formations” that constitute some of the incredible beauty of Sedona.
Roman: Have you, for lack of another way to put it, had any New Age experiences in Sedona?
Butch: I have indeed, but I am not willing to discuss them in a public forum. Sorry about that. I will say, it was all good and all peaceful. I can say, because it was a somewhat publicized event, the Harmonic Convergence in 1989, which I did not attend, was focused in the Sedona area.
Roman: I do remember that, but, like you, I was not in attendance.
Butch: I would like to say that the term “New Age” seems to have negative connotations from the large amount of public exposure to that phrase in a negative manor. There is not one thing negative about the term “New Age”, only the mass media and the way they have chosen to slant the term.
Roman: So true Butch, so true.
Butch: I will have to close for now, but I will be back to Sedona, eventually, to do another report from here.
Roman: You won’t be doing your next installment from Sedona?
Butch: No Roman, I leave tomorrow and back to Flagstaff. I may be up in Moab, Utah for the next installment, either Moab or Flagstaff. It all depends on the timing.
Roman: Moab would be good, but we need to pick up in Flagstaff, we kind of left Flagstaff hanging.
Butch: We did leave Flagstaff hanging, didn’t we? Try again for next installment.
Roman: Thank you Butch.
Butch: Thank you Roman. I believe it now over to you Calgary, Alberta with Johnny Randolph!
Johnny: Thank you Butch and a very interesting report. Howdy Roman!
Roman: Hello Johnny! Yes, that was an interesting report. I’ve always enjoyed my visits to Sedona. Continue on your festival overview for Calgary, please.
Johnny: My pleasure Roman. But a quick note here, I have not been to Sedona as of yet, but I have wanted to visit there. Maybe Butch will add some motivation to that endeavor. Picking up with the Festivals in Calgary for September, they are: the “Barbeque on the Bow” festival, the “C-Jazz Festival”, the “Heritage Park” festival, also known as the “Old Time Fall Fair”, “Artcity” or the “”Festival of Art, Design and Architecture”, and the “Calgary International Film Festival”,
Roman: The number of festivals appears to taper off in September, as I see it.
Johnny: Yes they do Roman, but this is a good thing. By the time September gets here, we are ready for a “breather”. To back track a bit, I will give a brief back round on a few of the festivals in August.. First off, the “Sumerstock Theatre Festival”, is put on by the Summerstock Conservatory, formally the MainStage and was founded in 2002 and is based out of the Westmount Charter Scholl in Calgary. This festival takes place in the Arts District in Calgary. This is an annual performance of a popular musical. Performers are students from high schools and university from across Canada. Definitely a must see experience. A lot of great young aspiring talent. Let’s move on to the “Calgary Fringe Festival”, since we are on the subject of stage productions. The “Cslgary Fringe Festival” is a drama based festival, based primarily in the inner city neighborhood of Inglewood, in the downtown area of Calgary. The “Calgary Fringe Festival’ began in 2001, although it went by the name of the “Plan B Festival” prior to 2001. This festival is primarily organized by the Loose Moose Theatre Company. The Calgary Fringe includes street performances, vendors, film festivals, visual arts displays and some live music. Speaking of music, in August we have the The International Reggae Festival which is sponsored by the Calgary Reggae Society. As with the Calgary Folk Music Festival, there is a long list of great talent and to single any one act out would be difficult to do. The best thing to do is visit: www.calgaryreggaefestival.com and check it out. Then we have the “GlobalFest” held every August, sponsored in part by The Calgary Festival Fireworks Society and the International Arts and Culture Centre. This event features Culture Pavilions and an international fireworks competition. The Culture Pavilions are located throughout the city of Calgary and feature pavilions with themes from Africa, ,Hispanic America, Middle East, Caribbean, Italy, India, Mexico, Scotland, Ukraine, Vietnam as well as others. The fireworks competition is held each night in Elliston Park in southeast Calgary. I make sure I do not miss this one. The fireworks are, to say the least, phenomenal. They even have fireworks that they bounce off the water!!! The pavilions are great too, some great international cuisine going on, anything to satisfy any taste bud, along with great educational tools on the different cultures Well Roman, that is all I have for right now. I hope it has been informative and maybe enticed a few Gazette readers to want to visit us here in Calgary.
Roman: I thank you Johnny , and a very informative report. It has enticed me! You have a great festival filled month of July and we will talk next issue.
Johnny: OK Roman! Yes a busy month here for festivals, topped off by the Calgary Folk Music Festival, which I will be attending. Wish all you folks south of our border a happy Independence Day!! And now. With a little luck of the Irish ---we bring to you, from Dublin, Ireland-----Mr. Mack “Sailor” McCarthy!
Sailor: Thank you Johnny and ----ey Roman, you there? and it’s good to be here, now ain’t it mate?
Roman: Yes I am here, great to be here it is! Tell us how the name Sailor came to be.
Sailor: If you want to find me mate, check my boat first. It’s a rare chance , you know, that you won’t find me on me boat! Where me boat happens to be at any given moment, now that’s another story, that it is!
Roman: How are things in Dublin, these days?
Sailor: Dublin, she is doing just fine!
Roman: Good to hear that. So give us some back round on Dublin.
Sailor: I have to be honest with ya here, I am not as prepared as me wanted to be. You see I was out sailing around the island here and I got back later than expected. I was havin’ to much fun, I was! So I will just say what come to me mind.
Roman: That works for me.
Sailor: Let me tell you of some of the music that has come from Dublin. Everybody knows that U2 came from this great city. But did ya know that The Boomtown Rats and Thin Lizzy are from here too. Also not as popular but still well known bands like Hothouse Flowers and Boyzone.
Roman: I thought The Boomtown Rats were from Long Island, here in the states.
Sailor: Not true ! They be from here. The Dublin-Belfast Corridor has a population of about three million and Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland. Dublin is one of the most youthful cities in Europe with about half of the population being twenty-five years or younger! The nightlife in Dublin has got to be among the best in the world, course that could be a slanted opinion ‘cuse I love me city!, I have been to many places and I can say that I have me best times here at home. When I am out and about, and not on my boat, you may find me in the area around Saint Stephen’s Green, where you will find some of the most popular nightclubs and pubs in Dublin, and maybe all of Ireland for that matter. Although me buddies in Belfast would blast me if they knew I said that. Sure would lead to a good party, though!!! If that ain’t enough for ya matie, check out the Temple Bar area, just south of River Liffey, this area is know worldwide. I suggest you start in the Saint Stephen’s Green area and work your way to the Temple Bar area. To much to quick and I may have to pick you up off the river bank somewhere along the Liffey!! Blokes really know how to party peacefully around here!!! And just in case you lose your direction, the River Liffey divides Dublin into the Northside and the Southside.
Roman: I want to visit there and taste some of your homeland beer, non other than some Guinness.
Sailor: Me have one waitin’ for you matie! When you gonna get here?
Roman: Don’t know at this point.
Sailor: Not to scare you off, but you should know that Dublin has been ranked the sixteenth most expensive city in the world and the eighth most expensive city in Europe. The one I like is it that me fine city has also been voted the friendliest city in Europe.
Roman: Sailor, this is good for our first time and if I can catch up to you for next issue we will do a follow up, maybe you will be more prepared.
Sailor: I will do better next time, I will!
Roman: Thank you Sailor and you owe me a Guinness.
Sailor: Betta than that matie, I owe you a whole night of Guinness, I show you how we party here! Bring Joel with ya, I here he dosen’t drink the booze, we’ll make a man out of ‘em!
Roman: Really don’t think you will win that one, besides we’ll need a designated driver!
Sailor: Good point matie! See ya!
Roman: There you have it, our first visit to Dublin, Ireland with Sailor McCarthy. Wasn’t quite as I expected, but I’ll go with it. That is what we have for this time around for We-Are-On-It! Correspondents, Now---BRACE YOURSELVES for, yet, another name change! Maybe we should entertain changing the name of this newsletter to the “NameChange Gazette”! Anyway, we have intentions to change the name of this column, the We-Are-On-It! Correspondents, to theAngelic-Kin Correspondents. We are working to have the change in place and completed by the next issue of The Citizenz Gazette. Thank you for all your emails and keep them coming. We are doing our best to answer all emails. We are still in search of more correspondents. If you are interested in becoming an
Angelic-Kin Correspondent, email: Gazette@ANgelicPassages.com From the Global Good News Desk this is Roman Fields reporting,---see you next issue!!
I've Got Questions, You Got Answers?
Name the faces on the one dollar, two dollar and ten dollar bills. Don’t look in your pocket!
What are the names of the Andrews Sisters?
How many of the original thirteen colonies can you name?
WebsitesofWorth
Spiritual/Enlightenment
Sedona Journal of Emergence (monthly magazine) www.sedonajournal.com/home/
Gaia Community (online “spiritual” community)http://www.gaia.com/community/
Light Is Real (self discovery) http://lightisreal.com/selfdiscovery.html
Planet Lightworker (Metaphysics, Spirituality) www.PlanetLightWorker.com
Science of Mind (A guide for spiritual living) www.ScienceofMind.com
Links for Musicians & Artists
Jam Wave---Artist and Fan Community www.JamWave.com
I Sound---Artist and Fan Community www.isound.com
Gear Jack---Musician Classified (National) http://www.gearjack.com
General Interest
Radio and TV personality Glenn Beck www.glennbeck,com
Presidential Candidate Ron Paul: www.ronpaul.com
We The People Foundation: www.givemeliberty.org
(just because): www.AngelicPassages.com
The Free American (monthly Magazine) www.FreeAmerican.com
Links to Musicians & Artists
The Matt Barber Experience www.MattBarberExperience.com (Illinois)
Groovy Tuesday www.GroovyTuesdayRocks.com (New York)
Concho Bandits www.myspace.com/conchobanditsband (San Angelo, Texas)
JoëL™: www.AngelicPassages.com (Christoval,Texas)
Oscar Butler Singer/Songwriter http://www.oscarbutlermusic.com/ (New Mexico)
Michael Riversong Harpist http://home.earthlink.net/~mriversong (Wyoming)
Travel
Maple Haven Resort www.maplehavenresort.com An exquisite camping resort located just outside of North Woodstock, New Hampshire.
Flying J travel Centers. www.flyingj.com Located all around America. Zark gives them the thumbs up on consistency, overall cleanliness, competitiveness, and customer courtesy.
Inn of The Conchos www.inn-of-the-conchos.com San Angelo, Texas. A nice, clean, friendly place to stay when in the San Angelo area. Reasonable rates, friendly staff, close to downtown and many local attractions, Restaurant and nightclub on premise. Meeting and banquet facilities available. "A Darn Good Place To Hang Your Hat".
Hobby Corner
HO Slot Car Racing http://www.hoslotcarracing.com/
Plant Nurseries
New Mexico, Albuquerque Osuna Nursery www.osunanursey.com
Las Cruces Enchanted Garden email: gardens@zianet.net
Chambers of Commerce/Better Business Bureaus/Visitors Bureaus
Flagstaff, Arizona http://www.flagstaffarizona.org/ Convention & Visitors Bureau
Calgary, Alberta www.calgarykiosk.ca Travel Guide
Charleston, South Carolina www.charlestonchamber.net Chamber
www.charlestoncvb.com Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.HeritageFederation.org The Charleston Heritage Federation
Alice Springs, Northern Territory http://www.thealice.com.au/ Business Directory
Port Aransas, Texas www.portaransas.org Chamber
Albuquerque, New Mexico www.abqcvb.org Visitors Bureau
Sedona, Arizona www.sedonachamber.com Chamber of Commerce
Dublin, Ireland www.visitdublin.com Tourist Board
Other Sites of Interest
Henley-on-Todd Alice Springs, Northern Territory www.henley-on-toddregatta.com.au
Airfields In America http://www.airstripamerica.com/index.html
Marina Directory http://www.marinasdirectory.org/
Lighthouse Listings http://www.lighthousefriends.com/
Calgary Folk Music Festival www.calgaryfolkfest.com
Magnolia Plantation Charleston, South Carolina http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/
International Reggae FestivalCalgary, Alberta www.calgaryreggaefestival.com
Sonny here, once gain! That is all for this issue, Issue Seventeen, of The Citizenz Gazette. Hope you enjoyed the reading and we will be back soon, with another great issue! Have a safe and happy holiday and stay in peace!!
Peace! Now!
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The Citizenz Gazette ™
The “official” newsletter of The Angelic Passages Worldwide Companies
June 16th 2008 Issue Sixteen
Website Edition
Sonny Summers here and hello, once again, from the AngelicHeadquarters. I hope, as we all hope, here at The Angelic Passages Worldwide Companies, that all of our readers are in good spirits and ready for another fine issue of The Citizenz Gazette. For this issue we have, yes, you guessed it, another great installment of our increasingly popular We-Are-On-It! Correspondents, The second installment of the Citizenz Register, for this issue, we are proud to feature Reed Bundy. Also in this issue, some of our regular columns, such as I've Got Questions, You Got Answers, and our long standing column WebsitesofWorth. We also bring you a new column this month. This new column goes by the heading of Bands Without Websites. In this premier of Bands Without Websites we have chosen to feature a band from Cleveland, New York. That band goes by the name of Smarty Pants. There are a number of regular columns that we did not include in this issue. We are not canceling these columns, just kind of “breaking it up a bit” so to speak. Some and maybe all regular columns will be back in the next issue. Again, thank you for reading The Citizenz Gazette. Do enjoy!
We-Are-On-it! Correspondents
from the Global Good News Desk
By Roman Fields
Roman: Let’s get right to it! We take you to the host of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, beautiful Calgary. Alberta with Johnny Randolph, In the previous issue of The Citizenz Gazette, you informed us that you were going to give us a “run down” of some of the festivals that are to be experienced in Calgary.
Johnny: Yes Roman, I believe that to be correct. To start with, let me review the festivals that occur during June and I’ll go from there. This will take two or three installments, so we’ll start off with festivals in June and then festivals for the rest of the year. .OK then, here we go! In June, we have the “Mosaic Cultural Festival”, the “Carifest”, the “Banff World Television Festival”, “The New Calgary Jazz Festival”, the ”Calgary Greek Festival” Then we have the “Inglewood Sunfest”, The only other festival I know about in June is the “Ignite! Theatre-Arts Festival”
Roman: So all of those festivals are just for June! Guess you do have a whole lot going on!
Johnny: I would like to briefly expand on a few of these festivals. The “Banff World Television Festival”, this festival actually takes place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, just outside of Alberta. This year the 29th Banff World Television Festival will take place from June 8th thru the 11th. This festival provides a global platform for television industry professionals to discuss and debate and explore current trends in the world market of television. Frankly, I didn’t know there was anything on TV worth watching, let alone having a festival over it---Whoops! I didn’t say that!
Roman: Yes you did! I am not going to take it out, Lance will like that one!
Johnny: He’s a bit of a “rebel”, isn’t he? That Lance! Think that’s why I like him! Let us get back to the festivals. The “Inglewood Sunfest” actually takes place in Inglewood which is a neighborhood in central Calgary. There is just to much to get into detail for all of these festivals. but as this Correspondent “thing” progresses maybe we can give each festival the attention it deserves. Also, get into more about the “personality” of this neat city of Calgary! Right now, I will touch on a few of the festivals in July, and I believe that will be all for this issue, for I can feel that “available print space meter” running out!
Roman: Intuitive, you are and I haven’t said a word!
Johnny: For July the festivals in Calgary are like this: “the world famous “Calgary Stampede”, the “Sun and Salsa Festival”, the “Fiestaval”, the “Chariot Festival of India” and another world famous festival, the “Calgary Folk Music Festival” which will be taking place July 24th through 27th . This is the 29th Annual Calgary Folk Music Festival. I’ll get back to this one. The Calgary Stampede takes place before the Folk Music Festival so I will briefly touch on the Calgary Stampede. The Calgary Stampede, which bills itself as the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” may be just that., but I have yet to attend one. I am just bringing this information to you because I feel it is my duty to do so. This “greatest outdoor show on Earth” takes place in mid July at the Stampede Grounds, located on the south eastern edge of downtown Calgary. Recognized rodeo events, concerts, exhibitions, stage shows, agricultural events, chuck wagon races and many other activities take place each year. On to the “Calgary Folk Music Festival”. There is a major amount of great talent to perform at this event. To many outstanding artists to mention, so the easiest way for me is to have you visit www.calgaryfolkfest.com The list of acts is nothing less than overwhelmingly impressive. Remember July 24th through July 27th, the 29th “Calgary Folk Music Festival.. August, my friends, is even busier for Calgary on the ‘festival front’ than July. We have it going on, no doubt about it, The “Heritage Day” festival, The “Taste of Calgary” festival, “Summerstock Theatre Festival”, check this out---“Dragon Boat Festival”, “Marda Gras”, “Chinatown Street Festival “, The “Calgary Fringe Festival”, The, “International Reggae Festival”, “GlobalFest”, “Expo Latino”, The “Calgary International Blues Festival”, The” C-Jazz CARNIVALE” and the KaNasie”, a South African Music Festival.
Roman: Yes, you have much going on in Calgary in August! Something for everyone!
Johhny: (mellowly interrupting Roman) Roman! Forgive me, I must correct myself here. The KaNasie, the South African Music Festival, takes place in July, not August.
Roman: Thank you, Johnny, for “setting the record straight”. That; is all we have time for Johnny. Next issue we will look forward to an overview of the festivals in September.
Johnny: OK Roman!, we will speak next month and I’ ll have the information ready to go------now to you-----Max Levelland, coming to you from “Port ‘A’”, Port Aransas, Texas! Hey Max! I enjoyed your “take” on the Karankawa Indian tribe.
Max: Thank you Johnny. Yes, the Karankawa Indian Tribe—I must admit, I’ve learned a thing or two! I have a bit more information, some of which is speculation, on the Karankawa. Sonny forwarded emails from some of the readers. Thank you all for emailing! You know Johnny it sounds like I need to be in Calgary in August! And hello to you Roman!
Roman: Good day Max! Tell us more about “Port ‘A’”.
Max: Right now, Roman, I think it I best that I address some of the email generated from the first two installments of. We-Are-On-It! Correspondents. We just kind of ended up on the Karankawa Indian Tribe, but it has been fun and educational, as well.
Roman: Tell us what some of the readers had to say.
Max: From Stella in Plainsfield, Texas. Stella tells us that the Karankawa men, for the most part, shaved their heads and left just enough hair down the center of their heads, as to be braided. Also, the Karankawa would have tattoos of a blue circle over each cheekbone”. Thank you Stella, and now Gerard from Castle Rock, Colorado goes on to say that the “Karankawa wore their hair loose, about shoulder length and cut at eyebrow level in the front. They would smear their bodies with white, red or black paint.” So, you see Roman, this is what I have been experiencing about the Karankawa---that they are somewhat of a mystery. No two “sources” carry the same information about the Karankawa. Thank you Gerard for your input. On with the emails—Oscar, emailing us from Buffalo, New York. Oscar wants us to know that “the Karankawa were very close to their children and if a child were to “pass on”, they practiced “intense“ mourning rituals. The mourning rituals, by “today’s standards” seem a bit extreme to me, but to each their own. If a child were to die, the whole Tribe, at dawn, noon and sunset would perform the mourning rite. This routine of mourning, for a child would last for a year. For a brother or son, the family would be in mourning for a month and stay in seclusion the entire time.” Oscar, we thank you for your comments! There is not much known about the Karankawa religious beliefs. It is known, however, that the Karankawa did, what is called. partake in Mitote. Mitote is a ceremony performed after a great victory in battle. This ceremony, reportedly, lasted for three days and three nights. Not on a high point, here, but the act of cannibalism was practiced during Mitote. I’d rather not get into details about this aspect of the Mitote.
Roman: Max, good, job, You opened this subject up a bit. . The Karankawa do have an “air” of mystery about them, don’t they?
Max: They sure do Roman, but quite interesting too! A few other notes, “speculations”, about the Karankawa----- Just one other thing I would like to mention, about the cannibalism issue. Most of the reference material I studied implied that the cannibalism was for ritual only, not as a dietary preference. Let’s see, a few more aspects of the Karankana-----Marriage in the Karankawa tribes was arranged between the man and the parents of the girl, They, by all reports I’ve reviewed, where superb marksman with their bows and arrows. It has been written that the Karankawa were such great marksmen that if an obstacle were to get between them and their target, they would shoot their arrows in a way that would land the arrow on a perpendicular path to their target---like---we got incoming folks! Now that, from my standpoint, is some good shootin’. Imagine what they could have done with a .22! Also, the Karankawa did not really know of horses until their later years of recorded history. The Karankawa did their travel on foot or in “dugouts”, canoes made from tree trunks. To propel these dugouts they used their hands, or makeshift sails crafted from animal skin.
Roman: .Yes Max, we have learned much here today---I thank you!
Max: I see you are cutting me off ….I didn’t get to tell you about the great Memorial Day Weekend here in Port “A”.
Roman: Forgive me please, we can get to that in the next installment, and please keep us up on any more interesting facts that you come across about the Karankawa Indian Tribe.
Max: OK, Thank you Roman, thank you Citizenz Gazette readers, Greetings from Port “A”----Port Aransas, Texas aaaand now to Charleston, South Carolina with Lou Luchetti,
Lou: Thank You Max! Hello Roman!
Roman: Sorry we missed contact last month, so are you ready to go this time around?
Lou: Ready to GO!---I decided to take a departure from my original plans for this column. We had, in the previous issue, discussed a bit of Charleston history. I decided to try something different and open up a discussion on the spectacular “Magnolia Plantation”. Quite a place you know?
Roman: I have heard of “Magnolia Plantation” but I have not checked it out yet.
Lou: You really need to Roman, it is quite awesome, even if you don’t have an eye for plants. It really is a magnificent place. Next time you visit Charleston, it is a must see! There are many other plantations to visit, in this part of the country, I will start with Magnolia Plantation.
Roman: Sounds good! So tell us about “Magnolia Plantation”
Lou: The Magnolia Plantation, is in itself, rich in history, long before the plantation became a commercial enterprise, yet a non-profit organization. “Magnolia Plantation”, located at 3350 South Ashley Road, just northwest of Charleston, along the Ashley River. There is fun for all ages here, for sure! Some of the attractions to enjoy are The Biblical Gardens, the Maze, Herb Garden, The Barbados Tropical Garden, Wildlife Refuge, Topiary Garden, Audubon Swamp Garden, Art Gallery and Gift Shop, Snack Shop and that’s not all!.
Roman: Sounds like a whole day visit, at least!
Lou: One could spend a few days here. You can get a real good visit in if you allow the good part of the day, and it is well worth your time. The Biblical Gardens is a fascinating exhibit. This garden is set up for education purposes. Even if you’re not the religious type, the Biblical Garden will be quite interesting for you. The Biblical Garden is not, by any means, an attempt to recreate “The Garden of Eden”. The “Maze”, another fascinating exhibit is an experience enjoyed by just about everyone. Approximately one quarter mile of camellia and holly mixed together in an a-MAZE-ing fashion as you attempt to, find your way through the many intricate pathways on your quest to reach the center square, a real challenge! And then to get back out of the Maze again! That may be a day in itself! From the “Maze” take yourself on to the Herb Garden. Herb gardens, back in the early plantation days, were not, should I say, as one may think. These herb gardens consisted of somewhere around 15-20 varieties of herbs. If an herb was not found in the kitchen or the “medicine cabinet” chances are you would not find it growing in an early plantation herb garden, Magnolia Plantation makes every effort, and with complete success, to keep their herb garden attractive
Roman: Next installment, If you will, please bring us back to Magnolia Plantation and tell us more about some of their other splendid attractions.
Lou: Yes, I will do that Roman, and--- In the meantime, for more information on the “Magnolia Plantation”, please visit: http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/ this is Lou Luchetti, the We-Are-On-It! Correspondent coming to you from the ever-charming, Charleston, South Carolina. We ARE the Palmetto State!
Roman: That is all the time we have available for this installment of We-Are-On-It! Correspondents. Next month we plan to take you back to Flagstaff, Arizona with another report from Butch Landers. We also have a few surprises in store! Thank you, each and everyone of you, for your emails, and your suggestions on how to “handle” the question of what to do with this column. The response in email to this column is overwhelming and appreciated--- and the best part is most of the email is positive and seemingly genuine. Don’t worry, we will not cancel the column, just may have to keep reports short for the time being. Thank you for working with us and keep those emails coming! I am Roman Fields, reporting to you from the Good Global News Desk Have a splendid day!
Citizenz Register
A bit about the Cast and Crew of The Citizenz
by Sonny