Friday, October 30, 2009

Van rides available for Reserve Senior Health Fair

By Debbie Leschner
and Richard Torres
For the Mountain Mail


The Quemado Senior Center has postponed its trip to Gallup to Nov. 11 instead of Nov. 4. Bingo and quilting will take place on Thursday. A van will be taking Datil seniors to the Reserve Senior Center Health Fair on Thursday, Nov 5, leaving Datil at 9 a.m. The Quemado seniors will have a van going to the Fair on Friday, Nov 6. It will leave the center around 9 a.m.. Please call the center to let Diana know if you will be riding the van to the Fair. The center phone number is 773-4820.
Fundraiser at Thrift Store
Martha’s and Mary’s Thrift Store will have a special fundraising event on Saturday, Nov. 7 to “Support our Troops”. In addition to the many items for sale in the store, there also will be a bake sale. All proceeds will go to provide Christmas boxes for the troops of the 515th Air National Guard of Socorro who are serving overseas. The store is located off Hwy 12 next to the CACA Fire Station in Apache Creek and hours are from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. Donations of items and baked goods will be accepted that morning. If you are not able to attend but would like to make a donation, you can mail it to: Martha’s and Mary’s, PO Box 366, Reserve, NM 87830.
Commission highlights
The Catron County Commission met for its monthly meeting on Oct. 21 Among the highlights:
* Request to rename the Reserve Community Center to the Ray Estrada Community Center. Motion passed after community members praised the dedication and efforts exemplified by Ray.
* A presentation from the Datil Area Community Advisory Board (DACAB). They are seeking acquisition of land in Datil area and apply for funding to build a multipurpose facility. This facility will be used for health care services, community meetings, and law enforcement meetings.
* Pie Town representatives Ken Bostick and Sue Bolander reported on this past Pie Town Festival. “We had approximately 1,500 fairgoers and served over 2,540 slices of pie,” said Ken. He shared with the Commission the need for improving and repairing the Pie Town Park and community center. The commissioners will look into assisting Pie Town with these needs.
* Cybersquatting, also known as Domain Squatting, was a topic discussed. As this may involve the county as well as various businesses in the county, a more detailed information packet will be presented to the commissioners at a later date.
Quiet at Quemado
It was a quiet week for the Quemado Schools. Welcome back to the students who attended the FFA National Convention. The first round of the Girls State Volleyball Tournament will be Nov 6 and 7. Look for more information on the Veterans Day Celebration held in the gym at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov 9.  
Noteworthy
* Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be Saturday, Nov 14 at 8 a.m. in the Cowboy Church located off Hwy 32 near Quemado.
* Ag County Propane has not disappeared from Quemado. Jimbo Williams and staff have moved to their yard just 1 mile east of town on Hwy 60. Jimbo said he “would like to invite everyone to come out and see the new location at 3553 Hwy 60.” Their phone number is 773-4111.
* Vicki Shriver, Reserve Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), will be conducting an EMT Basic course for all interested residents. The class will take place on Nov. 6, in the Reserve Ambulance building. “The need for qualified EMT’s in the county is tremendous,” said Vicki. Those interested will be trained in respiration, splints, treatment of shock, responding to medical emergencies, and many other critical care treatments. Scholarships may be available. For further information, call Vicki at 575-533-6455.
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