Area in Brief

Left to right, Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Pageant contestants Angelynn Boone, Sheilah Dasher and Tamara Attakai Winifred talk with 2007 Queen Annthnette Spencer, right, outside the Turquoise room of the Best Western Inn and Suites Wednesday, August 6. [photo by Cable Hoover / Independent]

• Police checkpoints — GALLUP
• Jump Start — CROWNPOINT
• Sub-Committee — NAVAJO
• Jump Start — GALLUP
• Counselor Visit — FLAGSTAFF
• Board Meeting — CROWNPOINT
• Walk/Health Fair — WINDOW ROCK
• Work Session — WINDOW ROCK

Police checkpoints

GALLUP — Police Department conducting several DWI-related operations starting Aug. 8 through Aug.10. The checkpoints will range from saturation patrols to checkpoints. Questions contact Sgt. Erin Toadlena-Pablo at 505-863-1347.

Jump Start

CROWNPOINT — Principal John Bryant confirmed Crownpoint Middle School’s plan to have a “Jump Start Day” for 5th graders, Friday, Aug. 8. Fifth graders will attend class from 7:50 to 11:30 a.m., on that day. Buses will run; however, lunch will not be served. Schedules will be available for those students who are pre-registered. Additionally, “Meet the Teacher Day” will be 2-6 p.m. A “State of the School” presentation will be at 6 p.m. The community is invited.

Sub-Committee

NAVAJO — The 21st Navajo Nation Council LGA Sub-Committee will be 10 a.m., Aug. 8. (tentative) Navajo Nation Council Chambers. Questions call 928-871-6021/7239.

Jump Start

GALLUP — This is an opportunity to meet teachers, learn more about life at Gallup High, and get geared up for another school year. All incoming 9th and 10th graders encouraged to attend 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 8, at the Gallup High School. The program will begin at the auditorium. Normal bus routes are scheduled for the day.

Counselor Visit

FLAGSTAFF — A Veterans Counselor visit is Aug. 8, 8:30-11:30 a.m., at Fort Defiance Navajo Veterans Office and 1-3:30 p.m., at Dilkon Chapter House. Helping veterans and their dependents with information about veteran’s benefits and assistance in filing claim.Claimant should bring pertinent info pertaining to subject of the visit especially all VA correspondences, DD-214, medical records, marriage license, divorce decree, death certificate, birth certificate, all income award letters, medical expenses, s.s.cards. Times are on MST, not DST.

Board Meeting

CROWNPOINT — Navajo Tech College Board of Trustees regular board meeting will be 9 a.m., Aug. 8, at the NTC President’s Conference Room, Crownpoint. More info call 505-786-4151.

Walk/Health Fair

WINDOW ROCK — Breastfeeding Walk and Health Fair will be Aug. 8. The walk begins at Bashas’ parking lot, Window Rock. Registration from 7:30-8:15 a.m. Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and there is a health fair from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the ’ parking lot. Participants will receive a free gift. More info call 928-729-4011.

Work Session

WINDOW ROCK — Work session for Western Navajo Agency Council Delegates to be 9 a.m., Aug. 8, at the Navajo Nation Museum, Window Rock. More info call Geri Arviso 928-871-7590.