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Nikki Ranin points a finger and displays a bit of attitude Monday while performing a scene during rehearsal for their upcoming performance of Disney's "High School Musical" by the students of Gallup Cahtolic High School. The performance is Friday through Sunday at the Ken Holloway Auditorium at Gallup High School and features 21 musical numbers. [photo by Jeff Jones / Independent]

Commencement Ceremony

GALLUP — UNM-Gallup having 2008 commencement activities, 6 p.m., May 15, at Red Rock State Park. Among those on the platform this year will be UNM President David Schmidly, UNM Deputy Provost Richard Holder and UNM-Gallup Acting Executive Director Barry Cooney.

Gourd Dance

GALLUP — Gathering of Veterans Honor Gourd Dance will be May 15, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Court House Square, Gallup. 1st Session will be 12-3:30 p.m. Second session will be 5-7 p.m. Alcohol and drug-free, not responsible to accident or theft. More info call Larry 928-729-2035; Virgil 505-979-1642; T.J. or Alta 505-726-0427.

Work Session

SHIPROCK — Central Consolidated School District Board of Education work session will be 6:30 p.m. May 15, at the Shiprock Board Room. Agenda includes: Region I Board Meeting Report, Government to Government meeting Update, IEA Amendments, and more.

Spring Fling

GALLUP — Spring fling will be 6:30 p.m., May 15, at Angela’s Cup a Joe, (By Curves, Blossom Shop, R&M). Meet new friends and learn about being a Soroptimist.

Committee Meeting

SAWMILL — Housing Selection Committee Meeting will be 4 p.m. May 15, at the Sawmill Chapter House. Info call Mrs. Agnes Bennett, 928-729-4432.

Art Design

GRANTS — Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon is requesting design art for the 26th Quadrathlon T-shirt Contest. T-shirt design are may have 2-4 colors, and must be delivered in an electronic PDF or GIF format. First place will receive $250 for designing 2009 Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon T-shirt. Mail entries to Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon, P.O. Box 85, Grants, New Mexico, 87020 or e-mail tfletchernm@msn.com. Must be in by June 6, 2008.

Memorial Wall

SMITH LAKE — Smith Lake Chapter is extending the date for names to be submitted for the Smith Lake Veterans Memorial wall. Deadline is May 16. Questions call Darren Moses 505-786-2138. DD214’s can be faxed to 505-786-2143: Attention: Darren Moses. Fax clear and visible DD214’s and with a cover sheet.

Scholarship

GALLUP — Gallup Community Service Center accepting applications for the Fr. Dunstan Appreciation Scholarship for the 2008-2009 school year. Pick up application from school counselors or from Gallup Community Service Center, 410 Bataan Veterans Sr. Deadline is May 23. More info call 722-9230.

Senior Volunteers

GALLUP — Volunteers needed to offer daily visits to homebound senior citizens. A modest stipend, mileage and meals reimbursement are offered. Great way to make a little extra money. Must be 60 years or over. Please call Rachel at 505-722-3565/3568 or pick up application at 104 1/2 E. Aztec.

Volunteers Needed

GALLUP — Are you an energetic 55-year old and are willing to volunteer your time in a fulfilling way that will help the community, we offer over 45 workstations to select from. We offer benefits. More info call 722-3565/3568 or stop by 104 1/2 E. Aztec.

Class Reunion

GALLUP — Class of 1978-30th Class Reunion will be Friday, July 25 and continue through Sunday, July 27. More info call Joan Leyba 863-3617; Gail Foutz 863-5813; Barbie Lynch 862-7504; gkfoutz@q.com. If you know any classmates e-mail addresses please let us know.

Wednesday
May 14, 2008

Selected Stories:

Decision on Mount Taylor
emergency meeting

Laguna siblings killed in I-40 crash

Official: Wastewater facility
is going to pot

Educators sharpen skills
by learning guitar

Deaths

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