By Debbie Leschner
Walk Across America: Richard Hunsucker a U.S.M.C vet spent the night in Quemado and left on Monday, April 5 at 7:30 a.m. as he makes his way toward San Diego on his Walk Across America to raise awareness and funds for the Disabled American Veterans.
He is accompanied by Vincent Stickland, who follows in a car which has many veterans’ signatures written on it from their journey. Richard has walked approximately 1,900 miles with about 600 to go. Richard will end his walk on Memorial Day and may plan a return walk to Florida. You can follow the walk on his web site www.vetwalking.org
Quemado Senior Center exercise class on Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. Along with Quilting and Bingo on Thursdays. All seniors are welcome to come and join in the activities. Lunch menu for the week: Monday – kraut dogs, Tuesday – catfish, Wednesday – chicken fried steak, Thursday – stuffed chicken breast and Friday – beef fajitas. Call the center at 773-4820 before 9 a.m. to make your lunch reservation.
Western New Mexico Veterans Group will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 15 in the Veterans' Hall located at the corner of Baca and Church Street in Quemado. Potluck begins at 6 p.m. with meeting to follow. Commander Rick Sharp invites all veterans in Catron County and their families to come. The Rummage Sale which normally runs Friday and Saturday will be held on Saturday and Sunday this weekend due to the meeting. There will be a special of $ 1.00 for a bag to fill with your choice of clothes. The sale is located in the Veterans’ Hall. Proceeds go to the renovation of the hall, scholarship fund and to support veterans and their families in Catron County.
Quemado School will hold parent-teacher conferences the afternoon of Friday, April 16. A state qualifying track meet will be on Saturday, April 17 in Carrizozo.
Quemado Commodities will be Saturday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information call Dorothy Kalberg at 773-4582.
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