The release of this book opened many opportunities for Duce to tell stories and lecture on Seneca history. His stories and lectures have been heard in major universities in his area, elementary and high schools, church groups, Discovery groups, youth camps and Boy Scout groups. His accomplishments also include a stage performance, radio interviews and talks to general audiences. His lecturing and storytelling travels have taken him from New Jersey to California with his speaking at UCLA in 1994 being the highlight of them all.
In 1990, Duce was approached by Stewart/Gazit Productions of New York City. They were working on a film production of the critical lease issue in Salamanca, New York. Their plans also included a segment on the Kinzua Situation. Because of his knowledge of the Kinzua Dam, he was recommended to be a part of this project. The film was titled: "Honorable Nations," and was awarded an Emmy for Best Documentary for Television in 1992.
In 1967, Duce was diagnosed as a borderline diabetic and during the summer of 1992, while many opportunities were pending, the condition became serious and on the afternoon of December 17, a black, web-like cloud filled his eyes ... he has been blind ever since. All his business plans and travels had to be stopped as his time was taken up for the following three years pursuing medical treatments. However, a year later, he fell victim to renal failure which required emergency dialysis. He has been and remains under the care of Drs. Roumani and Gonzales of the Bradford Regional Medical Center of Bradford, Pennsylvania and to this day is progressing well.
Speaking offers still do come in and he picks and chooses those within a certain distance from his home. He joined the Western New York Commission for the Blind and Handicapped and while with this organization, was able to secure a voice-activated computer. Upon receiving this new unit, Duce boasted that he would have a new book within four months. He completed the new book in the second month, and after years of prodding and suggestions for a sequel to "One More Story," "A Few More Stories" was produced.
Once again, the new book is a collection of stories of the supernatural, heard during his younger days. The illustrations, drawn by Christopher Terwilliger of Waverly, New York continue to illicit good remarks.
"To those who read these books, please remember that these are Seneca stories written by a Seneca about Senecas." At present, Duce is working on another collection of stories, continues to develop an ongoing character from the days of Iroquois legend and may possibly produce two full-length books.
Duce Bowen resides with his wife, Janis, in Jimersontown near Salamanca, New York. His children and grandchildren and the rest of his family live in the same area. He attends Red House Memorial Church in Jimersontown and is a member of Point Man International Ministries.
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