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Rehoboth center sets open house
By Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola
Staff writer

REHOBOTH — Fitness lectures, a new indoor climbing wall, and free use of exercise equipment will be offered tonight at the Rehoboth Sports and Fitness Center.

The public is invited to attend any or all of the open house events scheduled for “A Night of Fitness, Fun, and Wellness,” which will run from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The following is the list of scheduled activities:

• 6 to 9:30 p.m.: Indoor climbing wall and fitness center open to the public; fitness center features 16 exercise machines, a squat rack, exercise balls, and free weights

• 6 to 7 p.m.: “Benefits of Exercise and Nutrition in Relation to Diabetes and Cholesterol,” discussion lead by Dr. George Ang, endocrinology specialist at RMCH

• 6 to 7 p.m.: “Healthy Eating and Exercise in Obesity and Diabetes Prevention in Children,” discussion led by Dr. Mary Poel, pediatrician and RMCHCS chief medical officer

• 7 to 8 p.m.: “Preventing ACL Injuries,” discussion led by Jeb Davis, certified athletic trainer and Ph.D. candidate at UNM

The open house is free to the public.

Information: Jeff Engbers (505) 726-9629

Interview requests go unanswered
By Helen Davis
Cibola County Bureau

GRANTS — Two candidates running for the District 1 Grants/Cibola County School Board did not return calls requesting interviews over the weekend, but they have thrown their hats into the ring for today’s board election.

Emily Cheromiah is a teacher at Laguna Acoma High Middle and High School and said in a union-sponsored forum last month that if she is elected, she would leave the school to serve on the board.

Sharon Young, also running for District 1, is a Laguna native and has one child in Laguna Acoma High School.

No other information is available about the candidate.

Who is at risk for stroke?
By Gaye Brown de Alvarez
Staff writer

GALLUP — The First United Methodist Church in Gallup will host Life Line ultrasound screenings on Feb. 10.

These screenings can determine risk for stroke caused by carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms and other vascular diseases. Most insurance companies will not pay for these screenings unless there are symptoms.

Unfortunately four out of five people who suffer a stroke have no apparent symptoms or warning signs. The screenings include a stroke/carotid artery screening, a heart rhythm screening, an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, a peripheral arterial disease screening for $149.

An osteoporosis screening for $10. Life Line Screening will be in town for one day only at the Methodist Church near GIMC, at 1800 Red Rock Drive. Appointments are limited so call 1-800-395-1801.