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I will at least give Harold credit for sounding as if he’s not totally sold on the plan himself when he writes, “...perhaps, in this 21st century, idealism just no longer applies.” Indeed. Thanks Harold, for saying it out loud. In these early years of the 21st Century, idealism and mainstream corporate environmentalism stand at odds with each other. Mr. Shepherd’’s honesty is appreciated, if not exactly admired. June/July 2008: DEWEY BRIDGE: IN MEMORIAM The death of old Dewey Bridge last month, burned to death by a seven year old playing with matches, was almost more bad news than I could bear to hear. As one relic after A unique selection of traditional Hopi arts, crafts and cultural items including over 150 Katsina dolls done in the another of the rural West's past vanishes, this was one remnant I thought would survive. It was just a few years ago that Jennifer Speers, the millionaire with a soul, bought up the adjacent Dewy Bridge subdivision from a developer, plowed under the roads, dismantled the infrastructure and tore down a $600,000 home in order to restore the area to the way it had been. traditionalstyle, as well as baskets, ceremonial textiles, jewelry, potteryand more. It was a rare place of Hope. Now this. THE WEALTHY MAN WHO We also have complete visitor information (including connections for knowledgeable and articulate guides) to make your visit to Hopi a memorable and enjoyable one. SAID ‘NO’ TO $5 BILLION. “lm not interested in white people | offering me this or that. I'm not interested in money. I’ve got a job; I can buy tucker; I can go fishing. and hunting. é So come visit Tsakurshovi, the shop with the unpronouncable name. 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