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Show Delia Holladay displays ease and familiarity as she shapes and fries homemade tortillas on a mere slab BOULDER "A super day! Do this more often! It's made Indian history come alive!" Such comments were typical of those heard at Saturday's 10th anniversary celebration at the Anasazi Indian Village State Historical Monument in Boulder. Superintendent Larry Davis was gratified by the excitement generated among monument visitors as they participated in the day's unique activities. David Holladay, 24, accomplished survivalist and authority on Indian history and skills, stalled the days activities. Using a fireboard, spindle, firebow, and socket rock he started a fire just as the ancient inhabitants of this archeological site would have done. His fire would burn throughout the day, cooking a variety of native Indian d'shes to be enjoyed by hungry park visitors. Holladay's bride of three months, Delia, deftly rolled and shaped native of rock placed on an outdoor cooking oven during Anasazi Village program. History Relived At Anasazi Observance tortillas which sizzled on a heated slab of rock tantalizing passersby. Travelers were able to enjoy samples of corn soup or Oh-gan-sah a dish prepared using hominy, pinto beans, and salt pork. Another tempting treat prepared by superintendent Davis to the delight of hikers and travelers was a sweet Indian bread pudding containing bread, longhorn cheese, raisins, and spices. Hollady's demonstrations periodically throughout the day included step-by-step procedures in making arrowheads and arrows, knives and spears and other useful tools important to ancient Indian life. Representatives from the Boulder Outdoor Survival school presented additional displays of skill in making rope from bark and a utility sandal from the leaf of the yucca plant. Visitors had a chance to try their hand at grinding corn for meal using the traditional metate and mano. |