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Area in Brief
Josh Mayer runs the track at Public School Stadium
as the last rays of light shine through the bleachers on Monday
afternoon.— © 2008 Gallup Independent / Brian Leddy
Habitat for Humanity
GALLUP — Habitat for Humanit and Rio West Mall and partnering
to raise money. Local shoppers are invited to visit www.thegivingspree.com
and make on online donation of at least $5 to Habitat by Friday,
Nov. 14. Shoppers will receive a list of exclusive offers from
mall retailers in Rio West Mall only available on Saturday, Nov.
15.
Classical Concert
GALLUP — The public in invited to a free concert by teh
Red Rock String Ensemble and friends at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the
First United Methodist Church, 1800 Red Rock Drive. The concert
will feature music by Schubert, Mozart and Schumann.
Bingo Fundraiser
EL MORRO — San Lorenzo Mission is holding a Turkey Bingo
fundraiser to benefit Susan Mayne and her children Scottie, 11,
and Rose, 9, El Morro who were burned and hospitalized as a result
of a propane explosion in their home. The accident occurred Sept.
12. The family has returned home and is recuperating, but still
needs assistance. Players at the bingo event have a shot at a
holiday turkey Saturday Nov. 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the mission
near Ramah. Call (505) 350-5812 for information.
“Romanza” concert
GALLUP — The public in invited to a free concert “Romanza
— The Art of the Tenor,” featuring three young tenors
from Canada, at 7:30 p.m. at Gallup High School’s Kenneth
Holloway Auditorium. The Gallup Independent is sponsoring the
event, as part of the Gallup Community Concert Assn. performance
series.
Veterans parade
GALLUP — Any disabled veterns in the city limits of Gallup
who would like to participate in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov.
11 and need a ride, can call Bill Martinez at 505-863-3886. Ed
Corley’s is providing two vans for the parade and vets can
be picked up and returned to their homes.
Scholarships
TOHATCHI — The Tohatchi Chapter is now accepting Spring
2009 Semester Scholarship applications. Must provide scholarship
application, voter registration, certificate of Indian blood,
Letter of admission/verification of enrollment, transcripts, class
schedule. Deadline is Dec. 1, 2008 More info: 505-733-2845
NARFE Mtg.
GALLUP — The November NARFE meeting will move to Nov. 12,
2008. The FEHB folks will be hosted at the center on Nov. 5. The
Nov. 12 meeting will be at the Southside Senior Center at Ford
Canyon at 10:30 a.m. with a no-host lunch after meeting. More
Info: 505-863-5712
Vet appreciation
RED ROCK, N.M. — An Appreciatiion Day for Veterans will
be at 10 a.m., Nov. 15 at the Red Rock Church of God, five miles
outh of Gallup on Highway 602. Former Navajo Nation President
Kelsey Begay will be the speaker. Refreshments will be provided.
Flu Clinic
RED ROCK, N.M. — A flu clinic will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, Nov 6 at the Red Rock Chapter House. Bring one of the
following: Hospital chart number, verification of date of birth,
social security card, ID or driver’s license. Everyone is
welcome. Information: Frances Brown at 505-726-9072
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Tuesday
November 4, 2008
Selected
Stories:
Pelotte leaving
Gallup, Maikowski going to Page
Women vets convention
at UNM-G Thursday
Land grant
owners want say in Mount Taylor designation
Massive turnout
expected at polls
I-40 accident
victim ID’d
Burglars hit Gamerco
home
Rape suspect
arrested
Deaths
Area in brief
Native American
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