There had been a core of individuals who had long sought to improve the lot of Central Navajo children. The State's supposedly equalized education funding did not even come close to equalizing educationa opportunities. One of this early group's goals was the construction of a community swimming pool. The nearest public swimming pool is in eith Kayenta or Gallup. Both are ninety miles away.
Local lakes pose hidden dangers.
Party places for teens with no other options, the lake bottoms near shore are littered here and there with broken beer and liquor bottles, making wading dangerous. It was the first merger of groups seeking like goals. What We've Done A teacher at the Chinle High School grinned at Grandma's efforts to collect enough money from shoppers. Dub Manus knew how to raise money. He has a gift of gab and knew how to wring money from backers for a worthwhile project, just as you or I would wring water from a sponge.