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NEWS City holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new solid waste facility

By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

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he City of Gallup held a grand opening ceremony of the new solid waste administration facility Aug. 30.

The new $3.1 million facility, located at 1580 Hassler Valley Rd., provides nearly triple the space the previous facility had, Adrian Marrufo said. Marrufo is the, solid waste superintendent for the City of Gallup. “ This building is more a dequate to per for m ou r services,” he said during the ceremony. “We can better perform what we need to do.”

Dist. 2 Councilor Allan Landavazo said the new building was a long time coming.

He added, the plans for a new administration facility go all

the way back to the Harry Mendoza Administration.

“It took a long time to do it, but it turned out to be a great project,” La ndava zo said. “This is a good day for Gallup.”

Dist. 1 Councilor Linda Garcia said the expansion of the solid waste facility goes hand in hand with the growth of Gallup.

“All of you can see how the building looks nice,” Garcia said. “I am looking forward to this new facility being a success for Gallup.”

Several members of the a rch it ect u re f i r m, Hu it t Zolars, Inc.of Albuquerque, were present to give their thanks to the City of Gallup.

Joe Gallegos, vice president of Huitt-Zolars, said the building is the result of the suppor t and collaboration

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City leaders and dignitaries form a line to cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the city’s new solid wast administration facility.

From left, Assistant City manager Jon DeYoung; Jose Zelaya of Huitt-Zolars; Huitt-Zolars Vice President Joe Gallegos; Solid Waste Superintendent Adrian Marrufo; City Councilor Allan Landavazo; City Councilor Linda Garcia; City Manager Maryann Ustick; and Matt Long of Murphy Builders. Photo Credit: Knifewing Segura they received from Mayor Jack ie McK in ney a nd the Gallup City Council.

“It is always a great day when a com mu nit y ha s a

brand new building that will provide new services for their constituents,” Gallegos said.

City Ma nager Ma r ya nn Ustick said the new facility

was completed on time and within budget.

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In front of a crowd of celebrants in Gallup, Aug. 30, District 2 City Councilor Allan Landavazo left talked about what it took to arrive at a new facility. Adrian Marrufo, right said everyone from waste management likes the new building and will be able to utilize the extra space they now have. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye

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GOLF TOURNEY Have fun helping Women’s Health Center.

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Navajo Nation to focus on Impact Aid funds Staff Reports

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Nava jo Nat ion P resident Jonatha n Nez a nd Cou nci l Delegate Paul Begay met with New Mexico Indian Affairs Ca bi ne t S e c r e t a r y Ly n n Trujillo and New Mexico on Public Education Department Deputy Secretary of Identity

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Cody Begaye Design David Tsigelman On the Cover The Gallup Film Festival presents three films that offer their perspectives on this year’s theme of violence against women and children. The festival takes place Sept. 12-14, at the El Morro Theatre and Gallup Downtown Conf. Center.

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Equity and Transformation Kara Bobroff Aug. 29, at the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department in Santa Fe to discuss education issues such as impact aid, the Yazzie/Martinez vs. State of New Mexico decision, and House Bill 250.

The meeting included discussion on how to fairly allocate and align programs and policy funding with recently passed laws and ongoing initiatives to best benefit Native American students in the State of New Mexico.

“Today’s meeting is very critical to keeping the line of communication open as we move closer to the next New Mexico legislative session in which many of these issues will be considered. From our

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position, we greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss these matters as we work through these important issues to develop a comprehensive position that is feasible and that ultimately benefits our Native American students in the classroom,” Nez said.

For the upcoming New Mexico legislative session scheduled to begin in January 2020, impact aid funding is expected to be a subject of great debate for tribes as it relates to the Yazzie/Martinez vs. State of New Mexico case, which led to a landmark ruling in 2018 for the future of education in the state with far reaching implications for Navajo students in public school systems.

During its most recent session, the New Mexico State Legislature approved House Bill 250, the Native American Student Needs Assessment, which was then signed into law by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The bill created new sections of the 2003 Indian Education Act that require historically def i ned I nd ia n i mpa cted

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Council Delegate Paul Begay discussing impact aid funding with New Mexico Indian Affairs Cabinet Secretary Lynn Trujillo and New Mexico Public Education Department Deputy Secretary of Identity Equity and Transformation Kara Bobroff, at the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department in Santa Fe, N.M. on Aug. 29. Photo Credit: OPVP school districts, including charter schools, to conduct an assessment to determine what services are needed to assist Native American students in graduating and becoming college or career- ready.

Following the assessment, the historically defined Indian impacted school districts and charter schools are required to

meet with tribes to prioritize the needs of Native American students in closing the achievement gap by making the needs of Native American students a priority in the school district or charter school budget.

Additionally, these school

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23rd Annual Charity Invitational Golf Tournament September 14, 2019 Fox Run Golf Course in Gallup, NM 

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RMCHCS Hosts 23rd Annual Charity Invitational Golf Tournament FUNDS BEING RAISED TO ADVANCE HOSPITAL’S WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER

By William Madaras For the Sun

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ehoboth McK inley C h r i s t i a n He a lt h Care Ser vices will host the 23rd Annual Charity Invitational Golf Tournament, Sept. 14 at the Fox Run Golf Course, 1109 Susan Avenue, Gallup, to raise funds for the hospit a l’s D r. Phi lip Kamps Wo m e n’s He a l t h a n d Birthing Center.

Breakfast will begin at 8 am with tee-time at 9 am.

Entry fee is $125.00 per person or $500.00 per four-person team. Entry fee includes full breakfast, snacks, lunch, green fees, golf cart, range balls, gifts, prizes, goodie bag, and after-tournament cookout, four-person scramble, prizes for top teams, closest to the pin on par 3, longest drive. Hole-in-one prize: win a vehicle.

Players must be signed up and paid no later Sept. 12.

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(505) 863-7024 or Clarice at (505) 863-7283. Make checks payable to the Western Health Foundation and sign up at Fox Run Golf Course or mail your entry to Charity Invitational, 1109 Susan Ave., Gallup, N.M. 87301.

D r. Ph i l i p Ka m p s Wo m e n’ s H e a l t h a n d Birthing Center “The goal of this year’s event is to raise $750,000.00 to refurbish and upgrade this unit of the hospital that services women giving birth,” RMCHCS CEO, David Conejo said. “We welcome the opportunity to provide the residents of McKinley County with state of the art birthing facilities, so they needn’t travel out of town to ensure world-class deliveries.”

This fund-raising event is part of a five-year plan that will begin with the renovation of the women’s center. Specific additions will include: • 7 Labor and Delivery Beds • 7 Fetal Monitors • 7 Comfortable Visitor

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Golf Tournament from 2018. The 2019 tournament aims to raise $750,000 to purchase fetal monitors, infant warmers and labor delivery beds among other pieces of equipment and supplies for the “Dr. Kamps Women’s Health and Birthing Center.”

Photo Credit: RMCHCS Chairs • 18 Computers • 4 I n fa nt Wa r mer s / Resuscitation Units Pha se II w ill focus on College Clinic construction costs to expand the clinic space and provide for the growth of the Family Medicine Residency Program, including: New Equ ipment a nd Furniture College Clinic Construction Phase III will sustain the Family Medicine Residency Program and expand College

One of the pieces of equipment listed as part of the RMCHCS five year plan to benefit the “Dr. Kamps Women’s Health and Birthing Center.” Money from the 23rd Annual Charity Invitational Golf Tournament Sept. 14 will help underwrite this equipment. equipment. Photo Credit: RMCHCS Clinic, building a program for the future. “ T he Gol f Tou r na ment w ill a llow us to br ing a n inta ngible element to our b i r t h i n g f a c i l i t y, n e w l y renovated Labor Deliver y Recover y Post pa r tu m ( LDRP) room s,” Women’s Health Center director RN Carrie Mikos said. “Instead

RMCHCS hopes to raise enough money at the 23rd Annual Charity Invitational Golf Tournament Sept. 14 to purchase seven labor delivery beds for “Dr. Kamps Women’s Health and Birthing Center.”

Photo Credit: RMCHCS of a labor delivery room and a separate post-partum room, these two activities can be joined together in one space to bring families and their newest members together to celebrate and join together.”

As RMCHCS averages 30 bir ths monthly, they have ex per ienced a 32 percent i nc r e a s e over l a s t ye a r.

Additional prov iders have j oi ne d R MC HC S : R a c hel Pirkel, RN, MSN, CNM. Sarah Weinstein, CNM and Dr. Andrea Walker has also joined RMCH as an OB/GYN.

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Gallup-McKinley students represented in STEM Challenge NEW MEXICO CHALLENGE CONFIRMS 600+ PARTICIPANTS Staff Reports

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LBUQUERQUE, N.M . - Si x t y-f ive New Mexico high schools have created student teams to imagine, design, and develop a technological solution for t he 2 019 -2 0 New Mex ico Governor’s STEM Challenge.

These 600+ students capture a geographic diversity that reaches all corners of NM. Over 30 school districts are represented, both urban and rural, including Albuquerque, B e le n , C a pi t a n , C h a m a , Deming, Eunice, Farmington, Gadsden, Gallup-McKinley, Grady, Las Cruces, Los Lunas, Raton, Roswell, Santa Fe, San Jon, and Silver City.

T he STEM Cha l lenge structure is simple. Over the course of the semester, each ten-person student team will create a prototype/model that solves a real-world problem in response to the Challenge theme, wh ich is, Keepi ng

t h e Wo r l d S a f e r U s i n g Technology. Partnered NM industry employers will evaluate the proposed solutions based on quality and demonstration of skills required for STEM careers in N.M. The top teams will receive $5,000 and present at the Statewide Showcase held December 7 at Los Lunas High School.

“We a re thr illed to see schools participating from around the state, giving the STEM Challenge a diversity that is absolutely necessary to accomplish our mission of showing students that if they study hard in Science, Tech nolog y, Eng i neer i ng, a nd M a t h , t hey c a n ge t great jobs right here in New Mexico,” N.M. Depar tment of Work for c e S olu t io n s .

Secretary Bill McCamley said.

Tea cher s cha mpion i ng the teams will integrate the Challenge theme with the NM STEM Ready! Science Standards as a co-curricular learning tool for everyday classroom activities. These

stock photo stock photo mentor teachers will also receive funds for materials, a stipend, and professional training through the N.M. Public Education Department.

Each participating student is eligible to receive an NMAA Varsity letter, the same award given to student athletes on a varsity sports team.

“L o s A l a mo s Na t ion a l Laboratory is excited to suppor t the STEM Challenge.

The competition is a win-win that both encourages New Mexican students in STEM fields, a nd will help meet future workforce needs of the Laboratory and the state,”

LANL Director Thom Mason said.

New Mexico State University has coordinated undergraduate mentors from it s i n st it ut ion a s wel l a s Northern New Mexico College and the University of New Mexico to advise and support student teams.

“STEM education is so meaningful for our students, not only because it provides a high skill set, the ability to think critically and work collaboratively in teams, and engage in relevant work, but because of its bond with workforce and economic development,” NM Public Education Department Deputy Secretary

Gwen Perea Warniment said.

“I am thrilled by the numbers of schools and districts participating. Students and educators across New Mexico have answered the call for purposeful, engaging, and challenging learning that is called for by the Next Generation Science Standards.”

The 2019 -20 NM Governor’s STEM Challenge is coordinated by the NM Depa r tment of Work force Solutions, t he NM P ubl ic Education Depa r tment, a nd Los A la mos Nationa l Laboratory.

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WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Cassandra Meiser Aug. 26, 10:13 am Aggravated DUI/Drivers License Suspension / Revocation Gallup patrolman Julio Yazzie said he origina lly wa s sent to t he area around Ca m ille’s Sidewalk Care, in the downtown because of a fight.

W hen he got there, he started looking for a white car and soon located it. Cassandra

Meiser, 31, of Thoreau was the driver. She told Yazzie she was intoxicated and had a half pint of vodka and a can of beer.

She agreed to do a standard field sobriety test, but failed it.

She later took a breath alcohol test and posted samples of .22 and .21.

She was taken into custody and transported to Gallup Police Dept. a nd then to MCDC where she was booked for A g g r av at ed DU I a nd Drivers License Suspension/ Revocation.

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Gallup p a t r o l ma n Ca leb K leeberger said he was dispatched to a two vehicle crash on Memtmore Road and U. S. Highway 66.

When he got there he met Brandi Moore, 30, of Gallup.

He said he observed that Moore had slurred speech and almost fell over at one point. When he asked if she had been drinking, she denied it at first, and then admitted she drank one “Big Boss” at Smokey’s during happy hour.

There were three empty bottles of “99 Pineapple” sitting in the center console of the vehicle, one 100 ml and two 50 ml. bottles.

She agreed to take the standard sobriety test, but it ended a short time later when she almost fell backwards into Kleeberger‘s patrol unit. She later agreed to take a breath alcohol test and posted samples of .30 and .31.

S he w a s b o oke d i nt o the McKinley County Adult Detention Center.

Merlin Simplicio Jr. Aug. 22, 00:50 am Aggravated DWI (first offense) McKinley County Sheriff Sgt. Monty Yazzie sa id he wa s getting off Interstate

40 at exit 20 when he noticed a car having some d i f f icu lt ies staying in its lane. The veh icle wa s on the off rampand the side tires were driving on the hash lines. It came to a stop at the red light at Munoz in the outside lane on the right side.

Yazzie performed a traffic stop and talked to Merlin Simplicio Jr., 38 of Zuni. He provided his driver’s license and an expired proof of insurance. Yazzie said Simplicio Jr. showed signs of intoxicateion and slurred his words when he spoke.

He ag reed to t a ke t he standard field sobriety tests and failed, resulting in his arrest for DWI. He agreed to a breath alcohol test and posted samples of .25 and .24.

After he was charged, it was discovered that he had an outstanding bench warrant out of Catron County.

Cherlyndra Garcia Aug. 16, 02:04 am Aggravated DWI G a l l u p Patrol Officer Iris Pinero said she wa s on routine patrol when she saw a car driving on the wrong side of the road. It almost hit her patrol car, she said.

When she approached to talk to Cherlynda Garcia, 20, of

Gallup, Pinero said she could see signs that the driver was intoxicated. She said she was coming from the Sports Page and only had two beers that night.

She agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests a nd fa iled. She agreed to take a breath alcohol test and posted a sample of .21. She had problems with the second sample.

She wa s a r re st ed a nd charged with DWI. Sylvena Williams Aug. 15, 6:19 pm DWI (first offense) Ga l lup Patrolman Ju l io Ya zzie sa id he wa s dispatched to F i r st St reet and East M a l o n e y A v e n u e in con nection w ith a ca r accident.

Another officer at the scene told Yazzie that Williams, 31, of Gallup had been going at a high rate of speed and failed to make the turn properly, running into a stop sign.

Ya zzie sa id he noticed signs that Williams was intoxicated and when asked if she had consumed any alcohol that evening, she admitted to taking two shots before going to the movies.

She agreed to take the standard field sobriety tests and failed. Later she posted samples of .12 and .12 on her breath alcohol test.

Williams was booked on DWI (first offense) and transported to MCDC.

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RESISTING ARREST Thoreau, Sept. 1 McK i n ley County Sheriff Sgt. Anthony Mora les ha s no pr oble m identifying the man sitting under the tree.

It was Joshua Jason Jim, 26, of Thoreau, a man who had had several dealings with sheriff ‘s deputies in the past.

On this occasion, Sept. 1 at about 6 pm, Morales had gone to the Speedway Gas Station in Thoreau in response to a call about a man trying to fight with customers.

Morales said he told Jim to stand up, but he ignored the command. Morales said he observed several signs that Jim may have been intoxicated. When Morales again told him to stand up, he did and Morales escorted him to his police vehicle .

As he attempted to place handcuffs on him, Morales said Jim spun around and attempted to punch him. Morales said he then pushed Jim toward his unit and attempted to gain control, but Jim made another attempt to punch him in the face.

Once again, Morales said, he backed away and avoided being hit. Morales said he then used his right knee to strike Jim’s left thigh, causing him to double over. Morales said

he was then able to take him to the ground and as he did, Jim landed on his back and his head hit the ground.

He was then able to place Jim in handcuffs. Since he was bleeding from the head, Morales called for an ambulance. Morales said he then attempted to pat Jim down for weapons as he continued to resist by trying to kick him.

He then placed Jim back on the ground on his stomach.

Jim continued to resist as they waited for the ambulance.

He was still belligerent when the ambulance came. Medical personnel examined Jim and gave him a medical clearance at which time he was transported to the county jail and charged with assault on a police officer and resisting arrest.

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Gallup, August 29 McKinley County Deputy Gilbert Padilla said he was dispatched to the area of Jefferson and Metro avenues about 4 pm on Aug. 27 in connection with a report of a man being assaulted.

When he arrived, he found a man near a large boulder with dried blood on his face. He gave his name as Darren Spencer, but Padilla said it was later determined not to be his name.

He was reported to have been highly intoxicated and when asked his name, he kept saying Darren Spencer.

Padilla said he later learned his right name, but it was not

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included in Padilla’s report.

Padilla said he was never able to get any kind of information from the victim as to who attacked him.

ICE CREAM THIEVES Ramah, Aug. 29 The pastor of the First Baptist Church in Ramah reported to the sheriff’s office that he found a group of youngsters inside the church on Aug. 29 after services were over, apparently smoking narcotics.

David Gibbons said the kids ran when they saw him, but he was able to catch them and take them home. They had apparently gotten into the church through a back window.

Gibbons said they ate some ice cream from the kitchen, but nothing else was missing and no damage was done. Gibbons said he would have to talk with his supervisors before deciding whether to press charges.

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Gallup, Aug. 27 McKinley County Sheriff Sgt. Tammy Houghtaling was in the area of Vito Park in Gallup at about 9 pm, Aug. 27, when a man approached her and said he had been jumped by a group of men.

She identified the man as Leon Warner Jr., 30, of Standing Rock. Houghtaling said he never said how many men jumped him and he said he didn’t know any of them. Since he was bleeding in the facial area, he was transported to a local hospital.

No suspects were ever located.

BATTERY ON PREGNANT WOMAN Gallup, Aug. 17 A confrontation with a security guard at Lowe’s downtown resulted in battery charges being filed against a Gallup woman Aug. 17.

A security guard for the Uptown Lowe’s, Leocita Garcia, told police she was dealing with an intoxicated woman

who refused to leave the building.

W h i le dea ling with this m a t t er, she said another woman came up to her and pushed her, causing her to almost lose her balance. Garcia stated that she was 2-3 months pregnant.

She gave police a description of the woman and police found that woman nearby. She was identified as Shauntana Cleveland, 20. She admitted pushing the security guard and said she did it to protect her cousin, who was the intoxicated woman Garcia was trying to get to leave the store.

W hen Clevela nd wa s booked on battery charges, police found out that Cleveland also had an active warrant out for her arrest.

BATTERY Gallup, Aug. 17 A Fort Defiance man was cha rged w it h agg ravated battery after getting into a

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confrontation with two area residents in the parking lot of Burger King north, 801 U.S. Highway 491 on Aug. 17.

Broderick Smith of Kaibito told police that he was eating food with a friend when a man came up to him and star ted behaving belligerently towards them.

Smith said he knew the man but couldn’t remember his name.

Smith said he was getting up when he saw the man pick up a wooden stick and take swing at his head. He said he used his arm to block the swing. The man then fled the scene. Using Smith’s description, police were able to find the man nearby.

He w a s ide nt i f ie d a s Fordancio Cleveland, 32. He confessed to hitting Smith with a wooden stick. Police said a search did not come up with the wooden stick.

Cleveland said Smith had a knife. Police went back and searched Smith, but could not

find a knife.

Cleveland was arrested and taken to the county jail.

CHILD ABANDONMENT Gallup, Aug. 17 G a l l u p p ol ic e we r e dispatched to the 600 block of Dani Drive about 11 pm o n A u g . 17 because of a report of a possible stabbing.

When they got there, they found Abel Platero who was reportedly highly intoxicated and bleeding heavily from the head. He was asked who hit him, but he refused to say anything, yelling, “You guys aren’t going to help me.”

He was taken away by an ambulance, still refusing to say what happened.

As Platero was being interviewed, Terrell Shorty, 21, came out of a nearby building carrying a bloody crutch which he threw into the trash.

He also appeared to be highly intoxicated and had blood on his clothes. He was placed in a police unit.

At that point, a 7-year-old boy was inside the house. He told police that Shorty and his friend had a fight.

Police entered the apartment and found blood in the kitchen and on the stairs.

They also found empty vodka bottles.

The young boy gave police the cell phone number of his Aunt Terri who was out. They called her and she came back and said she left her nephew with Shorty. She said Shorty

had not been drinking when she left. But she said a bootlegger lived a couple apartments down, so when people need alcohol they know where to go.

Shorty was charged with abandonment of a child and transported to Gallup Indian Medical Center for a medical clearance and then booked into the Ga llup McK inley C ou nt y Adu lt D e t e nt ion Center.

FIX THE CAR Gallup, Aug. 16 Gallup Patrolman Jason Walley said he was dispatched about 1 pm on Aug. 16 to the 1200 block of Maloney Street in connection with a domestic dispute.

W hen he got there, he talked to Joel Rodriguez who told him that his girlfriend, Felicia Gomez, 36, of Gallup came to his place of employment and began harassing him. He said he took her outside and she began cursing at him and then pushed him and slapped him.

Walley said he could also see teeth marks on Rodriguez’s left wrist and scratches on his left forearm. Rodriguez’s shirt was torn and on the ground.

Gomez, who had no visible injuries, said she came to see her boyfriend to find out why he had not fixed her car.

Walley said another officer who was first on the scene said he saw Gomez take a swing at

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ditor, W it h t he 2 0 2 0 U. S . P r e s ide nt i a l Campaign underway, the likelihood of having more debates with challengers to Donald Trump has taken a new turn with two Republicans joining the race, with former Representative Joe Walsh of Illinois entering on August 24th launching his bid for the Republican nomination, and Bill Weld, the former governor of Massachusetts.

Twenty Democratic candidates are still in the mix although the requirements to stay i n the race have been more of a challenge for them than Trump; they must top one percent in three polls from pollsters approved by t he Democrat ic Nat iona l

Committee or tally 65,000 unique campaign donors, with at least 200 donors in 20 different states.

The only requirement that is not held to an American standard is the ethical and moral character of the individual candidates. Trump would not be allowed to participate if there was a requirement of respecting women, with 22 accusers who have come forward with allegations of sexual assault, and the number may grow in the coming days even if his hush money is offered to them, as he did with “Stormy Daniels” and Karen McDougal, both in the porn industry, and have received monetary payments for their silence (that didn’t work).

Although the Democrats cannot claim to be scandal

Joe Walsh, a Republican and former Illinois representative has launched his bid to become president.

Former Republican Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld has thrown his hat in the ring in a bid to be the next president.

free, they certainly do not come close to the record number of dramatic incidents that shame the entire electoral process.

Trump’s blame game is exemplified with his Zero Tolerance

Immigration Policy that has been a glaring example of racism and inhumanity of historical proportions.

Iron ica lly, Tr u mp is a “Chain Migrant” of German

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descent who married two i m m i g r a nt w ive s ( Iv a n a and Melanija) and has four “Anchor Babies (Donald Jr., Eric, Ivanka, and Barron); his present wife, Melanija Knavs Knauss Trump and her parents were given fast-tracked American citizenship because of Trump’s blatant disregard for the Rule of Law. The Evangelical Christian churches have even sacrificed their faith for who they have deemed the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy; Trump has even declared himself to be the “Chosen One” and the “King of Israel” while imposing conditions on America that are reminiscent of Nazi

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GUIDE TO THE STARS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9

A First Quarter Moon appears on Sept. 5. This is the perfect time to take stock of your life. What do you want? Madame G recommends that you take time to enjoy your life and spend time with your loved ones. You are more than capable of steering the ship of your life where you want. Good luck!

ARIES (March 20- April 19)

CANCER (June 21-July 20)

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22)

Don’t stress. Take a deep breath and allow a wonderful cleansing breath into your body. All is well.

Remember, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Repeat it for me, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Good work!

You can do this. Your family will appreciate your honesty and your new outlook.

Life is what you make it and you can make yours great. This is not the time or place to try making others into your vision. You must learn to accept what you can’t change. If you can’t accept it, then it might be time to leave.

No one should force you into a position that is illegal, immoral, or damaging, but if it doesn’t fit those categories - you might be wrong.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21- Jan 19)

Don’t give up hope now. Create a life that you’re proud to lead.

Focus on tying up things left undone over the summer season and create room for new energy.

Self care matters, so don’t push yourself beyond your limits. You may have to pass up a few social invitations to catch up on shuteye.

TAURUS (April 20- May 20)

LEO (July 22- Aug. 22)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21)

Be kind to those around you. You never know when you may need a friend or someone to lean on.

The best thing you can do is offer what you can right now, today.

You don’t need to be perfect.

You don’t need to give anyone anything or do anything. Instead, try to focus on just being there for your friends. Be. That is all you need to do.

Don’t waste time trying to “fix” others and make them “better,” all you really do is upset them.

If you want to reach people, really reach people, you must take yourself less seriously. You can’t make others conform to your dreamed up reality. It might be a nice place to live, but your loved ones have their own idea of heaven. Learn to live and let live.

Good luck!

Change your mind, change your life. You never know who will have a positive impact on your life. It could be a barista at Starbucks, your son-in-law, or someone you’ve never met.

Embrace this interesting time and enjoy the people around you. You may think you know it all, but that might be an illusion.

There are great and wondrous things to be learned and enjoyed each day.

Don’t avoid the hard work just because you want to get a way for a minute. Take plenty of time for yourself and don’t get trapped into thinking the worst about yourself. You are more than capable. Be humble! But, don’t bring yourself down or make yourself less for other people.

They can learn to appreciate who you are or lose you. The choice is simple. You are awesome!

GEMINI (May 21- June 20)

VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20)

Take a moment to ask yourself, who are you really? Don’t shrink from the answer, embrace it. If you’ve been racing around on an adrenaline high trying to save the world, make some room in that busy schedule for self-care. Take time for working out, walking, meditating, personal time and space. Make appointments with yourself for serenity.

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Go boldly wherever you go! Do not back down from challenges just because you’re scared. You must face each day as if it were your last. Look out at the world and experience a new day. The time is near. You will be okay. Let go of your fear and embrace the life you should have been living all along. Good luck, my friend.

Keep your eyes, ears and heart open to possibilities.

Take care of your family and live the life you’ve always wanted.

Don’t give up and keep pushing forward. How can you determine where best to spend your energy?

Back up your dreams with a logical system that involves data.

There will be some research involved in order to make your best decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) Peace be with you. Don’t ignore what your gut is telling you.

You know what you can handle and what you can’t. Don’t judge yourself for being human. Believe in yourself. Know that you’re as capable as anyone. You have talents that many don’t. Use them to help others and you’ll discover something wonderful about yourself. Good luck!

PISCES (Feb. 19- March 19) Don’t be afraid to reach out to a friend! Make sure you aren’t overloading your schedule with back-to-the-grind duties. Who would you like to get closer to before 2019 is through? Now’s the time to foster those deeper, stronger connections.

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FUNDS | FROM PAGE 5 districts and charter schools are required to develop and publ i sh a f ra mework for improving educational outcomes for Indian students, developed in collaboration with school employees, tribal lea der s, I nd i a n s t udent s and families, social service

providers, and community and civic organizations. The fra mework is required to include programs, services, culturally relevant activities, and professional development to improve Indian education in the state.

Begay, who is a member of the Navajo Nation Council’s Health, Education, and Human Ser v ices Committee, also

spoke about the importance of developing solutions that are fair, equitable, and beneficial for schools and Navajo students.

Trujillo and Bobroff offered their support in continuing the dialogue with the Navajo Nation and other tribes in preparation for the upcoming session of the New Mexico State Legislature.

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The new City of Gallup Solid Waste Facility, located at 1580 Hassler Valley Rd., is about three times larger than the previous facility.

Speaking at the grand opening, Aug. 30, city staff said waste management will be able to perform their duties more efficiently in the new building. Photo Credit: Cody Begaye

RIBBON-CUTTING | FROM PAGE 4 Following the speakers’ presentations, the ribbon cutting was performed by Garcia.

Guests then received a tour of the new facility by waste management staff.

POLICE ACTIVITY | FROM PAGE 10 Rodriguez.

Based on that information, Walley charged Gomez with battery on a household member and took her to the county jail.

HEALTH WORKERS ATTACKED Gallup, Aug. 15 A Gallup man was arrested on Aug. 15 after reportedly assaulting two staff members at the Gallup Indian Medical Center.

Sa muel P r ice, 50, wa s cha rged w it h t wo cou nt s

LETTER TO EDITOR | FROM PAGE 11 Germany. He has even been endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan, a White Supremacist organization and he has called himself a White Nationalist.

Trump is the laughing stock of the world. His noticeable absence from important meetings at the recent G7 Summit

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Marrufo led a group around the building, and showed off the numerous offices, an on-site storage building, new conference and meeting rooms, and the old garage that would now be used for storing tools and tires.

In all, there are three structures on the site, including the

4,582 square feet administration building; a 1,879 square feet shop building; and a storage building and canopy shelter that can hold up to 18 solid waste vehicles.

“What we have now with this building... it’s awesome,” Marrufo said.

of a s sau lt on hea lth personnel.

A security guard at the hospital, Arthur Jimm Jr., said he heard someone screaming and came to her aid. The nursing assistant Robyn James said Price had been making inappropriate comments about her appearance and that he also peeked into a room at a patient. James said she was helping Price back to his bed when he grabbed her leg above the thigh.

Arthur Jimm Jr. said when

he came into the room, he saw Pr ice hold ing Ja mes’ shirt near the collar. He said he got between them a nd Pr ice then sw ung at him, hitting him on the left shoulder. He said that Price then grabbed his shirt and spit in his face, hitting him in the right eye. The security guard added that Price had grabbed a nother nursing a ssista nt two days before.

Gallup patrolman Caleb Kleeberger arrested Price on two counts of battery on a healthcare worker. Price was booked into the McKinley C ou nt y Adu lt D e t e nt ion Center.

are indicative that he is not a world leader. The pathetic rationalization of his scandal ridden White House administration is exemplified in the Robert Mueller Investigation Report that concluded there was substantial evidence of Russian Oligarchy interference in the 2016 U.S. Elections that is now under threat for the same attacks in 2020.

Donald Trump has abdicated his moral authority and any ethical compass that is required for the position as President of the United States of America. Register to vote in the upcoming elections and keep New Mexico a Blue Stronghold.

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The movie, melding comedy and crime tropes, was filmed and produced in Gallup and other parts of New Mexico.

A special meet-and-greet with Reinhold is set for Sept. 12 at 8 pm at the Gallup Downtown Conference Center, 204 W. Coal Ave. Tickets are available for $20 at https://filmfreeway.com/ GallupFilmFestival/tickets.

I n a l l, t here were 4 3 Actor and Gallup Film Festival host Judge Reinhold, who stars in the festival’s opening film, “Over Her Dead Body.” Photo Credit: Courtesy of Amy Reinhold

submissions and 37 selections will be screened over the threeday event, which ends Sept. 14.

A documentary feature at this year’s film festival is Now or Never: A Tony Romo Story, directed by Chris Hanna of El Paso, Tex. features Tony Romo, of Burlington, Wis., a prolific quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.

The Navajo Nation Museum, whose staff produced Star Wars: A New Hope and Finding Nemo with a Navajo cast playing characters in the film with a Navajo voiceover, will have a panel discussion at this year’s Gallup Film Festival.

Their new project, A Fistful of Dollars, starring Clint Eastwood, is slated to be their next movie project with Navajo characters and voiceovers.

Also at the Gallup Film Festival for their third appearance will be the Native Kings of Comedy, featuring comedians Ernest David Tsosie, III, Drew Lacapa, and Josh Fournier.

This event is scheduled for the evening of Sept. 14, in downtown Gallup.

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include Shaquille O’Neal and Max Adler, and the film features actors Matthew Modine, Louis ights! Camera! Action! Gossett, Jr., Ann Brenneman, One of the signa- and Lex Scott Davis. The film ture annual events of will be shown Sept. 13. downtown Gallup is set Once Upon A River, writto unfold September 12 with a ten and directed by Haroula selection of movies spanning Rose, features actor Kenadi 13 categories including narra- DelaCerna. Rose and DelaCerna tive short, narrative feature, will be special guests at the student film, New Mexico Gallup Film Festival at the film, and documentary feature. showing of the film Sept. 14.

One new category is lan- They will lead a question and g uage preser vation, f i r st answer session with the audifeatured in 2017 with the ence following the film. award-winning Then, Now, John Tsosie, founder of and Forever: Zuni in the Walking the Healing Path, Grand Canyon. will be conducting a workKnifewing Segura, Gallup shop during the film festival Film Festival director says there in downtown Gallup. Tsosie is a distinct theme in a number works closely with organiof the features being screened zations around the state and at the 2019 festival. “This region on violence against year, we’re joining a national women and children. occurrence that affects Native Love Cecy, by Jay Francisco American women and children. Lopez of the Mission District in We have three films that focus San Francisco, tells the story on violence against women and of 15-year-old Cecilia Rios, who children.” went from a promising childAll three films are narrative hood to a tragic end in 1994. features, Segura added.

A film set for release in 2020, THE REST OF THE SCHEDULE Foster Boy, is being shown Sept.

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The Bi-County Fair winds up the summer in Prewitt

Kioni Charley and other competitors present their steers to the judge during the Bi-County Fair in Prewitt, Aug. 31.

Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Jordan Woodbury, right, and Kasey Eaves groom a steer in preparation for competition at the Bi-County Fair in Prewitt, Aug. 31. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover Tristan Scutt, right, Kassidee Scutt and other competitors line up with their steers outside the arena during the Bi-County Fair in Prewitt, Aug. 31.

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Jace Lopez looks at the exhibit of rabbits, chickens and ducks during the Bi-County Fair in Prewitt, Aug. 31. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Marilee Petranovich, 57, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2019 after a battle with cancer.

She was born on May 22, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland. She made friends all across the country as she and her family lived in Maryland, North Carolina, Minnesota, Texas, and Alaska before settling in Gallup, NM in 1973. She graduated from Gallup High School in 1980 and then from the University of New Mexico in 1984 with a degree in psychology. When her first child was born she decided to be a stay-at-home mom and spent the next 18 years dedicated to loving, teaching, and helping her three kids grow.

She then felt called to become a Lobo once again and started to work at the UNM-Gallup branch where she remained for many years, most recently working as the Senior Public Relations Specialist.

Always aspiring to learn more and serve the UNM community, she became a UNM student once again and graduated with a Masters in Educational Leadership in 2016.

In addition to her love of UNM, Marilee also enjoyed biking, exercise classes, knitting, cross- stitching, cooking, reading, and spending time with family.

She is survived and missed dearly by her husband of 34 years Steve, son Sean Petranovich, daughter-in-law Christine Petranovich, daughters Kaitlin and Colleen Petranovich, parents Jim and Meg Johnson, brother Jay Johnson and his wife Lavern, grandson Owen, as well as several nephews, nieces, and cousins. She eagerly anticipated the arrival of her first granddaughter later this fall.

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allup Sun went to the dogs, literally, when it asked for Facebook fans to share snapshots of their doggos Aug. 26.

With well over 100 comments featuring pics of canines of various persuasions, we held a contest – the three pics with the most likes get published in

the paper.

So, put your paws together and let’s congratulate these fine pups or simply bark … wait … nowadays it’s “bork bork!”

Notwithstanding, all the posted pooches rock. If you missed out on the fun, go to Gallup Sun’s Facebook page and admire “hoomans” best pals and be sure to follow and/ or like “us!”

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Marilee had a love for life and a deep faith in God that was apparent in the light, positivity, and kindness she radiated everywhere she went.

A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Saturday September 7 at 11:00am.

Father James Walker will officiate. A reception will follow at UNM-Gallup.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that gifts be made to the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Women’s Health Fund in Marilee’s name.

Gifts in memory can be made to: UNM Foundation Two Woodward Center | 700 Lomas Blvd NE | Albuquerque, NM 87102

Brandi, Boo and Budlight strike a cute pose for their pet parents. (42 likes) Photo Credit: A.D. Romero

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Bruno’s owner describes him as “all the above – crazy, fun and lovely.” (20 likes) Photo Credit: V. Cisco

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‘IT Chapter Two’: not as strong as chapter one, but still offers, thrills, chills

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING: ««« OUT OF «««« RUNNING TIME: 169 MINUTES

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t has been two years since the release of It, an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1986 novel. The film became a blockbuster and grossed more than $700 million dollars worldwide on a relatively small budget. The follow-up arrives this week and is likely critic-proof, as those who went to the original picture will no doubt line up to see how it all plays out.

Admittedly, IT Chapter Two isn’t quite as effective as the previous entry, but it still features some entertaining moments and a finale that will satisfy horror fans.

It is 27 years after the supernatural child-devouring clown Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) was defeated by a band of outcast children. In the years since, they all have gone their separate ways. But after strange events start up once again in Derry, the adult gang is called back to reunite against the evil force.

However, time, distance and supernatural factors have caused some of them to forget what they went through. And when they begin to recall events

Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) in “IT Chapter Two” (2019) follow-up 27 years lager, to an eerie thriller by Stephen King about a frightening clown named Pennywise, who devours children. Photo Credit: Warner Brothers and find themselves in mortal danger, some are more inclined to leave town than revisit their childhood traumas. But as each is attacked once again, they all realize that they have little choice but to try and finish Pennywise off for good.

This follow-up is a bit too lengthy for its own good, running at close to three hours.

Additionally, there are extra flashbacks with the younger cast as the older members try to remember more of their past.

Only this time, these earlier interactions aren’t as urgent or threatening as the adventures depicted in the previous picture. It isn’t as frightening a flick either, although the issues

that make it less chilling are unavoidable.

While there’s something inherently distressing about seeing a killer clown target, terrorize and devour innocent and fragile children, it’s a slightly tougher sell to see sharper, more physically able adults face off against the same figure.

In fact, the filmmakers seem to acknowledge this and have their heroes wisecrack more often while being terrorized. As a result, this is actually a much funnier movie than its predecessor. In particular, Richie (Bill Hader) is given many opportunities to comment amusingly on the horrors being endured. Sharp observations

delivered by this character hit the mark, although the film does occasionally try to inject humor from others at more awkward and inappropriate moments (particularly during a scene involving some black bile). Some of the stranger interjections hurt the picture, resulting in a lower number of jolts and jumps.

Besides Richie, other standout characters in the piece include the adult Bill (James McAvoy), Beverly (Jessica Chastain) and Ben (Jay Ryan), who are all still suffering from various neuroses and unfinished business that, even decades later, have yet to be resolved. They all acquit

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And although this sequel isn’t as scary, there are a few chills to be had. There is a scene involving the clown enticing a youngster under a bleacher stand that is eerie.

And the movie includes excellent visuals such as a group member facing off against a violent Paul Bunyan statue, and another confrontation between a character and Pennywise inside a carnival funhouse.

And those who remember the original miniseries based on the book, will find the climax to be far more efficiently and excitingly handled in this film adaptation.

Most who take in the movie will admit that it takes a bit of time for the story to get up to speed and it has more difficulty sustaining tension, but these problems may be a result of following the source material too closely. While it could stand to be trimmed and doesn’t always send chills down the spine, it’s engaging and generally works.

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for September 6, 2019

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ope everyone out there who was celebrating Labor Day had a great day off.

Despite the holiday, distributors are back in business today and releasing a huge number of Blu-rays and DVDs in a wide variety of genres. So if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES! Absolution – Also known as Harmony, this teen fantasy/ romance film from Australia follows a young woman with the ability to absorb the fears of those around her. This gift troubles the lady, who suffers against a growing build-up of negative energy.

Apparently, she must find true love to counteract the effects of her unwanted power. The film ha s been adver tised as the first chapter in The Five Frequencies saga, but I

wouldn’t hold out much hope for any follow-ups.

It didn’t get much of a release in this part of the world and those who did see the flick didn’t write highly of it, suggesting that the dialogue is clumsy and the story does little to involve curious viewers. The cast includes Jacqueline McKenzie, Eamon Farren, Salvatore Coco and Lewis Fitz-Gerald.

Behind the Bullet – This documentary deals with gun use and shootings in America.

The press synopsis promises a movie that not only deals with the impact of losing a loved one, but also the impact it has on the person who has pulled the trigger. Four individuals are interviewed, each of whom either shot and killed a person accidentally, or in self-defense.

It explains what firing a gun did to them psychologically, as well as the thoughts and struggles that have followed the act.

This small picture has only played at a couple of film festivals (Slamdance and Suncreen, specifically), so there hasn’t been much written about the

final results. Interested viewers will simply have to take a chance on it.

Booksmart – Struggling under the weig ht of their studious high school routine, a pair of honor students decides to go out and make up four years of lost partying just before graduation. They head out for a night on the town and get themselves into all sorts of odd situations, while also dealing with some unresolved issues in their personal lives. This comingof-age comedy received great notices from the press. One or two reviewers didn’t think that it was as sharp as it could have been, and followed genre conventions too closely, but almost everyone believed the characters were charming and thought the scenarios effectively dealt with modern teen issues while delivering laughs.

It stars Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Jason Sudeikis, Lisa Kudrow and Will Forte.

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I Got the Hook-Up 2 – This sequel to the 1998 comedy about a pair of scam artists/ stolen goods dealers picks up with the two having gone legit and starting their own successful restaurant. When a nasty health inspector threatens to shut their family business down, a couple of young hustlers step up with a scheme to try to help them survive the threat. This follow-up appears to have gotten a limited release a couple of months ago, but there aren’t any reviews for it online as of this writing. So those interested in seeing what happened to these characters over the past two decades will have to take a chance and give it a look on disc. Master P, Anthony Johnson, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, D. C. Young Fly and FatBoy SSE headline the feature.

Loopers: T he Caddie’s Long Walk – Anybody who turns on the television most weekends is bound to see a professional golf tournament on the air. This documentary details one aspect of it that many don’t think about… the role of the caddie. The movie explains how the position developed and how over time the people carrying the clubs and balls began to start offering great advice to the players.

The film additionally includes interviews with numerous PGA pros and their stories about caddies.

Critics didn’t mind this non-fiction effort. A small contingent thought it was a little bland and didn’t really get deep into the rougher aspects of the job, but the majority found it an entertaining and amusing look at the game’s unsung heroes. Bill Murray narrates the picture.

Ma – A group of teens hoping to party and score some booze asks a random woman to help them out. The friendly lady agrees and even lets them get together and socialize on her property...as long as they follow her eccentric rules.

Initially, it seems like an amazing deal for the kids. However, they soon realize that breaking their host’s specific requests may have dangerous and even deadly consequences.

Reaction was split toward this horror picture (although it did receive a few more approvals than pans). Those who

disliked the picture found it corny and thought the talent in front of and behind the camera was capable of more than schlocky jolts. Still, slightly more were entertained by the lead performance and said it provided both creepy and campy fun. It features Octavia Spencer, Juliette Lewis, Diana Silvers, McKaley Miller and Luke Evans.

Men in Black: International – Call it a spinoff or a sequel, this new take on the sci-fi comedy series follows two agents hired to investigate crimes involving aliens and supernatural forces.

When an assassination attempt is made on an alien aristocrat in London, a recruit and her partner discover that a sinister mole has worked its way into their agency. The heroes must stop the threat and save the day. Write-ups were less-thanstellar for the latest addition to the series. A couple of reviewers enjoyed the chemistry between the two leads enough to grant it a pass. Still, the consensus was that the screenplay left its heroes adrift and didn’t provide anything memorable for them to do. It stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Rebecca Ferguson, Kumail Nanjiani and.Rafe Spall.

Nightmare Cinema – The latest horror anthology to hit screens revolves around a group of visitors to a movie theater. As the show unfolds, they begin to witness a group of short films detailing their deepest and darkest fears.

Notices for this independent picture were generally upbeat.

A segment of reviewers did complain that after delivering the goods with the first tale, the following stories were more hit-and-miss.

Overall, far more felt that this was an above-average horror anthology that delivered on the chills and grossout fun, recommending it to genre enthusiasts. The cast i ncludes M ickey Rou rke, Richard Chamberlain and Adam Godley, and boasts directors Alejandro Bruges (Juan of the Dead), Joe Dante (T he Howling, G remlins, T h e Ho l e), M ick Ga r r i s (Critters 2, Sleepwalkers), Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus, The

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Rehoboth Lynx beat local rival in tie-break shootout Miyamura Patriot Casie Taylor (8) kicks the ball away from Rehoboth Lynx Shandiin Tahy (10) during the Rehoboth Girls Soccer Tournament at Rehoboth High School Aug. 31. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Rehoboth Lynx Grace Huizinga (12) and Miyamura Patriot Alyssa Escamilla (5) compete for control of the ball during the Rehoboth Girls Soccer Tournament at Rehoboth High School, Aug. 31.

Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Rehoboth Lynx goal keeper Daya Choudrie (8) dives for the ball in a tie-breaker shootout with the Miyamura Patriots during the Rehoboth Girls Soccer Tournament at Rehoboth High School, Aug. 31. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

Miyamura Patriot Justus Manuelito (13) collides with Rehoboth Lynx Kora Zylstra (13) during the Rehoboth Girls Soccer Tournament at Rehoboth High School, Aug. 31. Photo Credit: Cable Hoover

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Rehoboth Lynx Bethany Silva (3) and Miyamura Patriot YeLe Aycock (12) run down the ball during the Rehoboth Girls Soccer Tournament at Rehoboth High School, Aug. 31.

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2019 TDFL/DYFL Teams PINNACLE BANK DIVISION: 8-9 A - Roto Rooter Bengals B - Jiffy Lube Scouts C - Grants Pirates

EARL’S RESTAURANT DIVISION: Flag Teams A - Rico Auto Complex Patriots B - Gallup Lion’s Club 49ers C - St. Bonaventure Seahawks D - Grants Steelers E - Grants Raiders F - Gurley Motor Co. Panthers G - NM Credit Corp. Texans H - Wowie’s Cowboys I - Grants Rangers

GALLUP LUMBER & SUPPLY DIVISION 10-12 A - Grants Pirates B - Hollywood Orthodontics Patriots C - Halona Marketplace Thunder D - Navajo Times Scouts E - St. Bonaventure Hawks F - Sundance Dental Care Raptors

2019 TDFL/DYFL Football Schedule Sat. Sept. 7 (Flag E Has Bye; 8-9 C Has Bye) (Grants) Flag: 9 am C vs D; 10 am H vs I (Gallup) Flag: 9 am A vs B; 10 am F vs G; Tackle: 8-9: 11 am B vs A; Tackle 10-12: 12:30 A vs B; 2 pm C vs E; 3:30 pm D vs F Sat. Sept. 14 (Flag I Has Bye: 8-9 A Has Bye)

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(Grants) Flag: 9 am G vs E; Tackle: 8-9: 10 am B vs C; 10-12: 11:30 am C vs A (Gallup) Flag: 9 am C vs A; 10 am B vs D; 11 am F vs H; Tackle: 10-12: 12:30 pm E vs F; 2 pm B vs D Sat. Sept. 21 (Flag D Has Bye; 8-9 B Has Bye) (Grants) Flag: 9 am E vs I (Gallup) Flag: 9 am E vs G; 10 am F vs A; 11 am H vs

C; Tackle: 8-9; Noon C vs A; Tackle: 10-12: 1:30 pm C vs F; 3 pm B vs E; 4:30 pm A vs D Sat. Sept. 28 (Flag F Has Bye; 8-9 C Has Bye) (Grants) Flag: 9 am B vs I; 10 am C vs E; 11 am D vs G (Gallup) Flag: 9 am A vs H; Tackle: 10 am 10-12: B vs F; 11:30 am C vs D; 1 pm A vs E; 8-9: 2:20 pm A vs B COMMUNITY

DVD REVIEW | FROM PAGE 18 Midnight Meat Train) and David Slade (Hard Candy, 30 Days of Night) behind the camera.

Squadron 303: The Battle of Britain – WWII is featured in this historical drama about a highly regarded air squadron featuring refugee Polish pilots who flew with the RAF and fought to free their country from Nazi forces. According to records, they shot down three times more enemy planes than any other allied squadron. Alas, this UK /Poland co-production did not hit the mark with the press. While all of them thought that the real story was fantastic material for a feature film, they noted that the small budget let the movie down.

They wrote that less-than-impressive visual effects hindered the picture greatly and noted that the characters and dialogue weren’t well realized either, making this effort a misfire. The cast includes Piotr Adamczyk, Kirk Barker, Gabriela Calun and Maciej Cymorek.

Win d: De m o n s of t h e Prairie – Also known as The Wind, this western/horror is set in the late 1800s and deals with the harsh conditions experienced by a woman living on the plains. As circumstances get worse and she experiences symptoms of mental illness, unexplained super natural events raise the stakes to even more dangerous levels. Critics were very positive about this

chiller. A tiny percentage didn’t care for the storytelling and couldn’t get involved with the plight of the protagonist.

However, the overall reaction was that the independent feature was technically accomplished, focused on some interesting and unique aspects around its female lead and worked well as a haunting allegory. It stars Caitlin Gerard, Julia Goldani Telles and Ashley Zukerman.

BLASTS FROM THE PAST! There are plenty of interesting catalog titles being released in high definition this week. Kino is putting out a Blu-ray of Alps (2011), a well-regarded early work from director Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Favourite).

It’s about a business in which people are paid to impersonate a member of a family who has recently passed away, all so that the family can process their death. Those who have taken to the filmmaker’s work will likely find something to enjoy. The disc comes with a movie historian audio commentary.

Dogtooth (2009) is an even earlier title from Lanthimos.

In this picture, three teenagers are forced to live at the estate of their overprotective parents. They are given different meanings for words and told they can never leave until a specific tooth falls out. It’s all done to keep them at home, but

CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 6 - 12, 2019 FRIDAY, September 6

VIRTUAL REALITY FILM SCREENING - WAYS OF KNOWING

6 pm-8 pm @ El Morro Events Center (210 S. 2nd St., Gallup). OFPL and El Morro Theatre proudly presents Bombshelltoe A Navajo Nuclear Histories Project with Sunny Dooley, Tina Garnanez, Tommy Rock, Janene Yazzie, Bobby Leonard Mason, and Arnold Clifford. Ways of Knowing is a multimedia project about Navajo Nation’s health and tradition through its enduring and traumatic encounter with uranium mining.

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GET UP & GAME

12 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

OPEN MAKERSPACE

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Learn new techniques and technoloties.

We’re providing materials for our button press and magnets. Intended for ages 8 and older.

SATURDAY, September 7

RECYCLING COUNCIL

2 pm first Saturday of the month @ Red Mesa on Hill Street (105 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). McKinley Citizens

numerous complications soon arise. This release includes an audio commentary with the movie’s stars, an interview with Lanthimos, deleted scenes and a trailer.

Perhaps the biggest highlight of the week might be two Blu-rays from Ealing Studios. The pictures star Alec Guinness. Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) features the actor in several roles as members of a wealthy family who are slowly being murdered off by a commoner. He’s out for revenge after they refuse to acknowledge his mother as one of their heirs. It’s a very funny dark comedy and considered one of the best works from this studio. The Special Edition Blu-ray includes a film historian audio commentary, an introduction to the flick with director John Landis, featurettes and interviews with crew members on the cinematography and make-up effects.

It also comes with an alternate American ending and trailer.

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) is another excellent comedy that earned Guinness an Academy Award nomination.

He plays a meek bank clerk who plots with some pals to rob his vaults of all its gold.

Viewers get to see if they manage to pull it off. This Special Edition Blu-ray arrives with a film historian audio commentary, an introduction from Martin Scorcese, an interview with the screenwriter and director and a trailer.

My favorite of the bunch is actually The Man in the White Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recyclegallup.org

this is a great satire that pokes fun at the attempts of various social constructs to thwart his well-meaning efforts. The film earned a nomination for Best Screenplay at the Academy Awards. This Special Edition Blu-ray features a film historian commentary, a documentary on the picture, a critic interview and talk with director/fan Stephen Frears (The Grifters, High Fidelity, Philomena), as well as a trailer.

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BUYING Wanting to buy: Collector buying old hand made Native American silver stamping tools, antiques & old textile.

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RECYCLING DEPOT

12 pm-1:30 pm first Saturday of the month. The Recycling Depot volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls.

This is a free service of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.

Suit (1951). This movie involves an enthusiastic scientist who sneaks into labs at local textile factories in order to develop a fabric that can last forever. He succeeds and while the wealthy textile company owners and unions are initially impressed, they are soon terrified by the ramifications of his discovery… and soon willing to do anything to stop it from getting out.

I like to see the lead as a personification of progress and

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mation before 7 pm HELP WANTED August 23, 2019 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following position: POSITION Deputy Clerk DEPARTMENT Clerk’s Office FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE September 6, 2019 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Mindi M. Macias Executive Administrative Assistant *** August 27, 2019 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following position: POSITION Heavy Equipment Operator

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WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH TINE HAYES

9 am-4 pm ART123 Gallery (123 Coal Ave., Gallup). Learn techniques and paint a still life. Register at www. Galluparts.org/fallworkshop.

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 21 DEPARTMENT McKinley County Roads Department FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE September 10, 2019 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez CPO Human Resource Director *** HELP WANTED Mission Auto Wash Prep & Detail People 1207 E. Hwy 66 Speak with Patty 505-863-3122 *** REPORTER The Gallup Sun has an immediate opening for a reporter.

Must reside in McKinley, Cibola or Apache counties. Coverage is in Gallup and surrounding areas. Email CV/resume w/five clips to: gallupsun@ gmail.com HOMES FOR SALE Many lots available in Gallup Will build to suit 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Granite countertop, financing available Agave builders 575-639-9090 Agavebuildersnm.com *** PLACE YOUR REAL ESTATE AD HERE! FIRST 25 WORDS FREE. LOGO and/or PHOTO $5 EACH. APPEARS ON

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Serious inquiries only. For info., email: babsie220@gmail. com *** Did you lose a pet? Advertise your lost baby for FREE. Send pic and text. Deadline for submission Tuesday 5 pm.

Email: gallupsun@gmail.com LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SAN JUAN ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Deondre Jamell Dunlap-Reed FOR CHANGE OF NAME No. D D-1116-CV PETITION TO CHANGE NAME (Person Age 14 Years or Older) COMES NOW the Petitioner Deondre Jamell Dunlap-Reed, pursuant to NMSA 1978 §40-81 (2010) and states that: 1.Petitioner is a resident of Gallup in the county of McKinley in the State of New Mexico.

2.Petitioner is aged fourteen (14) years old or older.

3.Petitioner desires to change his / her current name of Deondre Jamell Dunlap-Reed to the following Deondre Jamell

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority will conduct a Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 12 Noon, MST, at the Gallup Housing Authority board room, 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, New Mexico 87301. The only item to be discussed in closed session is potential litigation against the Gallup Housing Authority.

Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board

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WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that the Court enter its Final Order Changing Name.

Published in the Gallup Sun August 30, 2019 September 6, 2019 *** NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The McKinley County Smart Growth Commission hereby announces it’s meeting for September 11, 2019; and as part of that meeting a public hearing will be held to review a McKinley County Refuse, Litter. Hazardous Waste. and Weed Control. Ordinance # SEPT-98076 violation. The property in question is 708 Portal Street Gamerco, New Mexico, 87317.

The property is owned by Velinda Rios. The property has been a nuisance in the past and continues to be to this day.

Neighbors have been making complaints for years, asking the county to intervene and help with the situation. Complaints are numerous and vary from excessive trash, over grown weeds, transients staying in the abandon structure to parties with drinking/drugs and creating fire pits inside and outside of the building.

The surrounding neighbors are concerned for their properties well-being, property value and more importantly their safety. We will be having this meeting to discuss what suggestions the community has to deal with this issue, as well as taking this issue to the County Commission and requesting possibly tearing down the structure and cleaning up the property. The property owners have been sent numerous warnings about the condition of the property with no response, two leans have even been placed on the property.

We are inviting the community to come join our Smart Growth Commission and speak on the matter, and voice your valued opinion. This meeting is open to all who wish to attend. We want to continue to keep New Mexico, especially McKinley County clean and beautiful.

This public hearing will begin at 3:00pm at the 3rd Floor commission Conference Room of the McKinley County Administration/Courthouse Building.

The application can be obtained by e-mailing Doug Decker at ddecke r@co.mckin l ey.nm.us subject heading 708 portal Street Ordinance Violation and the documents will be sent via e-mail free of charge.

Hard copies can be obtained

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A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the County Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office.

Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Domnick Riffle at (SOS) 863- 1400 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

Published in the Gallup Sun September 6, 2019 *** Public Notice Public Notice is hereby given that Gallup Business Improvement District, Inc. will conduct its monthly Board of Directors Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 3 PM at Rico Motors conference room, 220 S. Fifth Street, Gallup, New Mexico 87301.

The agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting from francis@gallupbid.com and on City of Gallup website.

Published in the Gallup Sun September 6, 2019 *** Public Notice In a continuation of the Department of Defense (Innovative Readiness Training Program) at the Southwest Indian Foundation/Navajo Housing Authority Modular Home Facility at 209 Day Street, Gallup, New Mexico, the sponsoring agency, “SOUTH-WEST INDIAN FOUNDATION” is advertising this “Public Notice” that Military Reserve Units are in the process of compiling training Projects for “Fiscal Year – 2021”. A limited number of single-family homes, no

more than 14 are proposed to be built and given to homeless Navajo families on the Navajo Reservation. Without the assistance of these Military Reserve Civil Engineering Units these homes would not be built. To fulfill the non-competitive requirements of the Department of Defense (military), this notice is given. Any questions or objections should be made in writing to Jeremy Boucher, Director, Project Office, Southwest Indian Foundation, 218 East Historic Highway 66 Gallup, New Mexico 87301. If you have any questions, please call Jeremy Boucher at (505) 8639568.

Published in the Gallup Sun September 6, 2019 September 13, 2019 *** Pursuant of the New Mexico Self Storage Lien Act, the following Items will be sold or disposed of In order to satisfy a lien for Delinquent rent and/or related Charges. Property is located at: Sunrise II Self Storage 3000 W. Hwy 66 Gallup, NM 87301.

Sale will take place TBD Please call 575-722-7989 For more information.

Last Known Address of Tenant: Robbie Daniels PO Box 3835 Gallup, NM 87305 Kitchen items, Toys Boxes and Bags of Misc. Items Items may be viewed on the day Of sale only. CASH ONLY Please call office to verify info.

Sale Maybe Cancelled By Right of Lien Holder.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 21 9:30 am-10 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

TEEN CITY REDESIGN FOCUS GROUP

2 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . Seeking individuals to participate in short focus groups in redesigning the Teen City space within the Children’s Library. Must be 12-20 years old. Live within McKinley County or the surrounding area.

BOOK TALK – STANDING WITH STANDING ROCK: VOICES FROM THE #NODAPL MOVEMENT

4 pm-5 pm @ Main Branch of Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Contributors of poetry, prose, essays, photography,, interviews and polemical interventions reflect on indigenous history and politics and on the significance of the Standing Rock movement.

For more information: email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

THINK IT PRINT IT: 3D PRINTING (AGES 8-13)

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . If you can think it you can print it. Join us as we learn how to make objects using TinkerCAD and create your own personalized name keychain. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov or (505) 726-6120.

CTA: TRAIL RIDE & TRAIL WORK DAY ON CDT

10 am @ the Rock Tank Shelter Back Country Horseman and CTA members will be meeting at the Rock Tank Canopy Shelter to do some trimming of limbs on the CDT trail while they ride their horses or hike. Backcountry Members will head north towards Road 453 on the CDT for about 6 miles and return back to the shelter focusing on trimming. For more information: email dunappy9@ gmail.com

ST. JOSEPH MISSION SCHOOL: 9TH ANNUAL GALA UNDER THE STARS

5 pm- 9 pm @ St. Joseph Mission School @ San Fidel (26 School Rd.). Tickets are available at stjosephmissionschool.com or at (505) 5526362. There will be a dinner and a live and silent auction.

SUNDAY, September 8

MCKINLEY CITIZENS’ RECYCLING COUNCIL

12:30 pm @ The Work in Beauty House, 113 E. Logan.

For more information contact CALENDAR

Gerald or Millie at 722-5142 or betsywindisch@yahoo.com.

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH

Stop by either OFPL Location (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup and 200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) to sign up for a library card or replace lost cards for free during the month of September. Fines will be forgiven for library card holders under age 18 as well as Teacher card holders. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

Register at either library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup and 200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) September 1st through September 21st for a free copy of House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. The story by a Pulitzer Prize finalist, the De La Cruzes, a family on the Mexican-American border, celebrate two of their most beloved relatives during a joyous and bittersweet weekend. Get ready for some great conversations, good food and tons of fun! Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN FEAST DAY

8 am @Laguna Pueblo: Village of Encinal, Harvest Dance & Social Dances. Open to the public. For more information, call (505) 552-6654.

MONDAY, September 9

CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD

3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library Meeting Room (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) second Monday of the month Sept. 9 (due to the Labor Day holiday). Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 722-0039 for information.

TUESDAY, September 10

BOOK SIGNING WITH LOCAL AUTHOR: JOHN LEWIS TAYLOR

6:30 pm-7:30pm @ Main Branch of Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup).John Lewis Taylor explores the reason young Navajos volunteered to join the United States military so soon after the Long Walk and imprisonment at Fort Sumner in his book, “Navajo Scouts During the Apache Wars.”

For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 pm @ City Hall (110 Aztec Ave., Gallup).

WEDNESDAY, September 11

STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS

10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). An active and ener-

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getic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 11 am. This program is intended for children ages 2-4.

CREATIVE CODING

4 pm-5 pm@ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup).

Attend a workshop to create code-based programs such as art, games, interactive environments and more!

For more information: email jwhiteman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS

5:30 pm- 7:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) This week’s film: Every Day.

LEGO CHALLENGE

4 pm-6pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Join us to make boats that float, cars that go, marble mazes and more.

For more information: email childlib@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 726-6120.

SMART GROWTH PUBLIC HEARING

3 pm- 5 pm on the third floor Mckinley County Commission Conference Room of the McKinley County Administration/Courthouse Building (207 W. Hill Ave., Gallup).

THURSDAY, September 12

40 ANNUAL GALLUP KIWANIS RUN FOR FUN

5:30 pm registration; 6 pm run/walk begins. Thursday, Sept. 12 @ Gallup Sports Complex (925 Park Ave., Gallup). There is no fee. For information contact John at (505) 863-3770.

CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES)

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup): Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: 3D Paper Apple Books.

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

6pm-7:30 pm @ City Hall (110 Aztec Ave., Gallup). Neighborhood Meeting with District 4 City Councilor Fran Palochak ONGOING

CHESS CLUB

4 pm- 5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Refreshments provided. Club meets on first and fourth Tuesday of the month.

For more information: jwhitman@gallyupnm.gov or (505) 726-6120.

FUTURE FOUNDATIONS: BABY BOUNCE & BOOGIE

10 am-11 am @ Future Foundations Family Center (551 Washington Ave., Grants).

Baby Bounce and Boogie is designed for newborn to 3 years of age and their parents.

Offered free of charge, however donations are welcome!

Every other Wednesday. For more information: (505) 2853542.

schedule an appointment, call (505) 863-8827.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

CROWNPOINT NAVAJO RUG AUCTION

10 am every Saturday @ the First Methodist Church, ( 1800 Redrock Drive, Gallup).

Overeaters Anonymous 12step meetings. Contact info.

(505) 307-5999, (505) 7219208, or (505) 870-1483.

GALLUP STORYTELLERS TOASTMASTERS

5:45 pm Mondays @ Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center (across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264). Window Rock AA Group.

Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

7 pm-10 pm @ New Crownpoint Elementary School gymnasium (Main St. H-1, Crownpoint). Second Friday of the month. For more information, call (505) 879-9460

6:30 pm @ Earl’s Restaurant (1400 East Highway 66, Gallup). Toastmasters meets every Thursday (except holidays). Guests welcome.

For more information : Fran Palochak (505)-879-6570 or Carl Ballenger (505) 879-0191.

GALLUP SOLAR

6 pm-8 pm Wednesday (113 E. Logan, Gallup). Free community classes and presentations about all things solar. For more information: (505) 7289246.

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society (1315 Hamilton Rd., Gallup). For more information, please call (505) 8632616, or email: gmchumanesociety@gmail.com. Location: 1315 Hamilton Road.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS DOG TRAINING

2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance.

Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles north on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS HORSE DEMO

11 am every Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS BASIC SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

1 pm free for anyone. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS WELCOME CENTER

10 am-2 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING

9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource, (1630 S. Second St., Cedar Hills Plaza 262-#11, Gallup).

For more information, or to

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

6 pm-8 pm Tuesdays (1375 Elva Dr., Gallup) A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Joshua Generation for Jesus. For information, call (505) 870-2175.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

6 pm - 7 pm Wednesdays, @ First United Methodist Church, (1800 Redrock Dr.,Gallup) (in the library). All are welcome.

COMMUNITY PANTRY

10 am-4 pm, Tuesday through Friday (1130 E. Hasler Valley Rd., Gallup). The Hope Garden offers organic produce for sale. All funds go to helping feed local folks. Call (505) 726-8068 or when visiting, ask for Vernon Garcia.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOOTENANNY

7 pm-9 pm Friday @ Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, (306 S. Second St., Gallup) Gallup’s longest-running live show!

GALLUP SOLAR

6 pm-8 pm Wednesdays (113 E. Logan, Gallup). Gallup Solar is hosting community classes and presentations about all things solar. Call (505) 728-9246 for info.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY YARD SALE

9 am-12 pm. on Warehouse Lane. Habitat for Humanity fundraising yard sales are held every Sat. Volunteers for various kinds of community services needed. For info call (505) 722-4226

RECOVERING ADDICTS FOR JESUS

6 pm Thursday (309 Chino Loop, Gamerco). New Life ministries holds weekly meetings for anyone who is on the Recovering path from alcohol and drug abuse. Phone: (505) 722-8973.

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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Which Is It Bob?

If you still read the Independent, you will notice that Bob Zollinger, publisher of the Gallup Independent, has been leading a crusade against Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services’ CEO David Conejo. Even though real publishers opine on the newspaper’s editorial page, Zollinger’s attacks have been frequently waged on the front page of the newspaper’s weekend edition.

It is ironic that in his numerous articles criticizing Conejo during the last several months, only two and a half years ago Bob found David Conejo’s management of RMCHCS to be impressive. Now Conejo is being criticized for the same issues he was previously praised for - so are you lying now or were you lying then? Here is what Zollinger wrote about RMCHCS on April 14, 2017 on the Editorial Page.

Turnaround at RMCHCS is impressive Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services is amid a pretty impressive growth spurt, and we think it only means good things for the community.

Within the past year, RMCHCS has opened three new clinics: Red Rock Clinic, the East Campus Behavioral Health Clinic and the latest Urgent Care Clinic.

The new clinic, located at 520 New Mexico Highway 564 in the old veterans clinic building, will have two providers and six clinical staff members in total, but will have one provider and three clinical staff working at any given time.

The clinic can serve those with strains and sprains, coughs, colds, the flu, minor burns, skin rashes, open wounds in need of stitches, and sports physicals. The clinic can also take X-ray images as well as provide occupational medicine

services such as physicals and drug testing to both appointmentholders and walks-ins, a first in Gallup. This clinic is a great addition to local health care but is an important achievement for the hospital system.

the system has made an incredible turnaround, going from deep debt to actual profit, and from closing clinics to opening them up across the city, providing much needed medical services for Gallup and the surrounding area.

Just a few years ago, before the arrival of CEO David Conejo’s company, the hospital system was run by incompetent and unqualified managers who were hired by a board of directors who were more interested in status and holding ice cream socials than trying to efficiently run a rural hospital on which thousands depended for medical care. Because of the mismanagement by the board and the administrators they hired, the hospital was millions of dollars in debt and on the verge of closing.

There are a lot of things that can make a town more attractive to potential residents. Sure, fancy new lights downtown or a nice golf course might help, but nothing has the magnetic pull for new residents as a skilled, expansive hospital system. As RMCHCS continues to expand their campus and grow their services, Gallup will become more and more attractive to the residents we already have and to those maybe looking at moving to town; and that’s good for Gallup.

Since the return of Conejo, who ran the hospital a decade earlier,

In this space only does the opinion of the Gallup Independent Editorial Board appear.

Which is it Bob? You find the hospital was well managed then, under the same time period and CEO, but now it is not? The same issues you praised you now criticize. So, were you lying then or are you lying now? Perhaps it is time to stop writing confusing and contradicting articles and develop a newspaper managed by a publisher who can unite Gallup!

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Fall Movie Preview COOL DOWN WITH THESE AUTUMN FLICKS

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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t looks as though Labor Day weekend is a little slim on new releases. The thriller Don’t Let Go is opening nationally, but it isn’t being screened for the press. That means it’s as good a time as any to look into the future and find out more about some of what’s arriving over the fall and holiday seasons.

September begins with a major release in the form of It Chapter 2. This Stephen King adaptation about a group of childhood friends facing off against a supernatural clown will finish the story off for good and is likely to be a big box office success. The following week features T he Goldfinch with Nicole Kidman and Ansel Egort. It is a fictional tale involving a young man dealing with the death of his mother who passes away suddenly in a bombing. On a lighter note, Hustlers follows a group of exotic dancers who turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. Amazingly, the latter tale is actually based on a true story.

Science-fiction enthusiasts will take an interest in the Brad Pitt flick Ad Astra, about an astronaut attempting to save the world by solving a mystery at the far end of the universe.

Sylvester Stallone returns to one of his most iconic roles in Rambo: Last Blood, and BBC fans will be thrilled with Downton Abbey, a cinematic feature that continues the story of the Crawley family after the events of the TV finale. There’s also the indie comedy Brittany Runs a Marathon, which should be slowly opening around the country in September. And the month closes with Abominable, an animated flick for the family about a mythic creature coming out of the wilderness.

October begins with a comic book adaptation in the form of Joker, a new take on the classic DC villain. Advance word on the picture has been positive, with a few pundits suggesting star Joaquin Phoenix could be an Oscar contender in the title role. Lucy in the Sky is another outer-space themed entry that COMMUNITY

‘Don’t Let Go,’ the movie not being screened for movie reviewers this week, stars David Oyelowo, Storm Reid, Byran Mann, Mykelti Williamson and Shinelle Azoroh. The film premiered under the title ‘Relive’ at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 27. In this shot, Detective Jack Radcliff (David Oyelowo) is protecting his niece Ashley Radcliff (Storm Reid), attempting to prevent her death before it happens. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions stars Natalie Portman as an astronaut who returns to Earth and soon begins to lose touch with reality. Director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Life of Pi) tries his hand at sci-fi/action with Gemini Man, which features a young and old Will Smith squaring off against each other.

Jexi stars comedian Adam Devine as a man obsessed with his cell phone and those who enjoy The Addams Family will receive a new animated film for the whole family that is based on the famous characters.

There’s also been a lot of buzz about JoJo Rabbit, the latest comedy from Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople).

It’s a period piece set in WWII Germany about a young boy who is a part of the Hitler Youth.

He imagines himself palling around with the country’s ruler until he discovers that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Late October also sees the release of Zombieland: Double Tap which reunites all of the characters from the 2009 hit to face the undead once more. Disney fans will also see a familiar villain return to

the big screen in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, once again starring Angelina Jolie.

Foreign-language film fans may be interested in Pain and Glory, a Spanish title from Oscar-winner Pedro Almodovar (Talk to Her, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) that stars Antonio Banderas as a film director coming to terms with his past. The month wraps up with the Naomie Harris cop drama Black and Blue. The story follows a police rookie who accidentally captures a murder on her body cam that was committed by fellow officers.

A s November a r r ive s, things get really busy, with blockbusters saddled alongside some award hopefuls.

Pictures being released early in the month include the sequel, Ter minator: Dark Fate, featuring original stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton in supporting roles. There’s also the period crime piece Motherless Brooklyn with Robert DeNiro a nd Edwa rd Nor ton (who also directed the film) and the biographical drama, Harriet.

Other titles arriving include the WWII spectacle Midway and the biopic Ford v Ferrari with Christian Bale and Matt Damon as the famous car manufacturers. There’s also a Charlie’s Angels reboot, and the all-star, tongue-in-cheek murder/mystery Knives Out (the trailer looks quite entertaining). Those who remember T h e Shining will get Doctor Sleep, a sequel with Ewan McGregor as a grown-up Danny Torrance. Of course, families will no doubt be thrilled to see Disney deliver the long-awaited Frozen II to cinemas as the season gets chillier.

There are many more films on the way and those mentioned above are only a selection of what to expect as the year progresses. They won’t all be perfect, but here’s hoping that some of these movies hit the mark and provide great entertainment and/or thought-provoking material for those venturing out to the cinema.

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DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for August 30, 2019

By Glenn Kay For the Sun

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ooks like it’s another busy edition with loads of Blu-ray and DVD releases hitting store shelves and rental outlets.

There are some big summer epics coming your way, as well as noteworthy independent fare and a few documentaries.

So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

BIG NEW RELEASES! The Banana Splits Movie If you were a little kid in the ‘60s or ‘70s, you might remember va r ious live-action Sid & Marty Krofft children’s programs like H.R . Pufnstuf and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. This direct-to-disc feature film re-imagining of the Banana Splits, turns one of their family-friendly shows into an R-rated horror flick.

A young boy and his family decide to attend a taping of the program, only to see the strange creatures turn malevolent and attack the audience.

There aren’t a lot of reviews available right now, but the ones that have appeared online are reasonably upbeat.

They suggest that while the plot points are routine and the satire could have been sharper, the unusual take on the material does add a unique element to the proceedings. It features Dani Kind, Finlay WojtakHissong, Romeo Carere and Steve Lund.

Big Top Evil - Speaking of turning nostalgic childhood memories into nightmare fuel, this small independent horror production involves a group of young travelers who stop in at a rundown roadside motel.

They soon discover a dilapidated circus nearby and find themselves being hunted by a group of psychotic and savage cannibal clowns. Sounds like a fun weekend! Alas, this picture hasn’t played at any film festivals and is premiering on disc, so there are no write-ups that can attest to its quality.

However, it doesn’t look to be anywhere in the same

league as the Banana Splits feature and may be exclusively for low-budget horror enthusiasts.

The cast includes Bill Moseley (of Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 fame), J. LaRose and Jisaura Cardinale.

Clarence Clemons: How Do I Think I Am? - Gifted musician Clarence Clemons (who might be most recognizable to readers for his work in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band) is the subject of this documentary. After an expansive tour with the Boss came to an end in 2003, Clemons began thinking about his place in the world. In fact, he decided to travel to China with a film crew to make a little film about his experiences. Sadly, Clemons suffered a fatal stroke not long after.

This picture chronicles his life and presents some intimate footage of the man along with interviews from those who knew him personally. This includes President Bill Clinton, Joe Walsh, as well as former bandmates and family members. There isn’t much word on this project yet, but it played at a few New York and New Jersey film festivals and may appeal to music fans.

The Creatress - This small indie comedy/drama has seemingly come from out of nowhere to receive a release on disc.

The plot involves a writer whose book becomes a big hit.

She sells the rights away for a film adaptation and receives a huge advance for her next project, only to start experiencing backlash from the press and readers. This includes a false memoir about the scribe and some negative re-evaluations of her work. The protagonist strives to stay above it all and survive the onslaught, as well as come up with an idea for her next book.

There is literally no information about this title other than it having a screening in France at the Nice film festival, so who knows how effective it is. Lindy Booth, Fran Drescher and Peter Bogdanovich headline the picture.

Godzil l a: Kin g of th e Monsters - The giant green monster returns in this follow-up to the 2014 reboot. This time out, the cryptozoological agency known as Monarch finds its hands full after several monsters rise and attack in various countries across the

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world. Once believing Godzilla to be its enemy, it soon realizes the creature may be its only hope of surviving this onslaught. This sequel didn’t receive as warm a welcome as the previous entry. While a group of critics did state that the monster fights were enjoyable enough to keep them watching, most complained that the film had difficulty shuffling several threads and finding a proper tone.

They also noted that the characters both human and otherwise, weren’t as engaging as they could have been. The movie stars Vera Farmiga, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins, Kyle Chandler, Millie Bobby Brown and Bradley Whitford.

Killers Anonymous - This independent action picture has an interesting premise... it follows a support group for assassins who get together and privately share their insecurities and concerns regarding their dangerous line of work.

Tension mounts when one of them attempts a hit, leading authorities in the direction of the group in general. The killers must reconvene, determine who is responsible for the hit, and take action before they all get caught. The press hated this flick...right now, there isn’t a positive write-up to be found.

All commented that the screenplay is poor, leaving its talented performers stranded, and becomes more of an endurance test than thriller. Ouch!

The movie features Tommy Flanagan, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Jessica Alba and Gary Oldman.

The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Set in a San Francisco not long into the future, this unusual arthouse effort follows a young man being pushed out of his old downtown neighborhood by gentrification.

When the residents of the house he used to live in are forced to leave the property, he moves back in and attempts to reconnect with his family’s history.

However, his actions end up causing unexpected complications. Notices were excellent for this unique picture.

A small portion found the feature too ponderous and suggested that it was an obtuse and odd effort that was difficult to connect with. Still, the vast majority liked the cast, stated that the ideas were creatively presented, and took note of the engaging and impressive

photography and music. The cast includes Jimmy Fails, Jonathan Majors and Danny Glover.

The Narcissists - Here’s another independent feature from New York that has been making the rounds on the festival circuit. This tale is about a filmmaker struggling in a creative funk and finding his relationship with his girlfriend at a crossroads. The couple decides to take a bit of time apart and spend a few days with friends, wandering through the metropolis and trying to figure out their next steps. Their discussions lead to several realizations about the future and their life together.

The movie has been billed as a comedy/drama and is premiering on disc. However, there h a v e n’ t b e e n a ny rev iews posted online yet. Augie Duke a nd Jessica DiGiovanni play the main characters.

Rocketman - As one might have guessed from the title, Elton John is the subject of this biopic. It details all of the remarkable ups and downs in his life and career, starting with his humble beginnings and the early days of his career as a songwriter and backup musicia n. The stor y then details his massive success, as well as a period of drugs and excess. All of it is backed to musical numbers based around some of his most famous tunes.

Reaction towards the movie was extremely positive. A tiny segment did state that the events depicted were too downbeat and self-involved. Still, the consensus was that the picture had great numbers and ably dealt with all aspects of the musician’s life, helped tremendously by an exceptional lead performance. It stars Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard and Gemma Jones.

The Secret Life of Pets 2 - This sequel to the 2016 animated hit continues to reveal secrets about what our animal friends do when we aren’t in their company. After his owners have a child, family dog Max must deal with new concerns and his role in the family as the clan heads out to a farm in the countryside. In the city, others pets deal with recovering an important toy and saving

an abused tiger from the circus.

Critics were split on the end results, although more enjoyed the movie than disliked it.

A contingent suggested that there wasn’t much that was memorable about the follow-up and found it to be a mediocre family film. Slightly more admitted the picture was no classic, but felt it made up for its deficiencies with impressive animation and humorous moments. The voice cast includes Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Tiffany Haddish and Jenny Slate.

BLASTS FROM THE PAST! It’s a busy edition for older titles as well. Shout! Factory is delivering another Hammer horror flick with Fear in the Night (1972). The story involves a young woman who marries a schoolteacher and moves to a small campus in the country.

Once there, she must deal with a menacing stalker and eccentric characters. This Blu-ray includes the film in two aspect ratios, a film historian audio commentary, an inter view with the co-writer/producer/ director of the feature, as well as a second commentary track featuring the figure. You’ll also get a featurette on the production, a theatrical trailer and a still gallery.

The same company is also releasing The Leech Woman (1960). It’s about a scientist and his wife doing research in Africa and attempting to discover the secret to eternal youth. When they find the answer and head back to the U.S. with the information, the scientist’s wife decides to take advantage of the discovery.

Too bad the process requires a male sacrifice! A 35mm fine grain composite of the film has been given a 2K scan and the Blu-ray includes a film expert commentary as well as publicity materials.

VCI Video is putting out a Blu-ray of The Vanishing Sh a dow (1934). This is a Universal Pictures serial that has never before been released and has been transferred in 2K from the original 35mm fine grain. The plot involves a young man who sets out to avenge the death of his father by using

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DVD REVIEW | FROM PAGE 26 all sorts of interesting implements, including robots, a vanishing belt and other weapons (the serial is believed to feature the first onscreen appearance ever of a hand held ray gun).

Vinegar Syndrome also has a great many Blu-rays arriving online and in shops. Among the several releases is the German punk/sci-fi/horror flick Decoder (1984), which features a bit part from author William S. Burroughs and music by Soft Cell. Besides the movie getting a 2K restoration from the original camera negative, extras include a critic commentary, new and archival interviews with the writer/producer, footage of Burroughs on set, video

NACE | FROM PAGE PB and Shiprock, in N.M. O ver t he pa st severa l weeks, customer accounts representative Kesha Anagal has been traveling to various tribal entities to provide information on the payroll program to employees and to recruit new customers. “I enjoy working with our entities, especially the opportunity to meet the individual employees who are our everyday customers,” she said.

While retail costs are often a concern, Anagal said customers have commented that the payroll deduction program comes in handy in providing for family needs and unexpected occasions such as birthdays, ceremonies, graduations and the holiday season.

Anagal has also been providing customer satisfaction surveys to receive feedback on how NACE can improve customer service or bolster new product offerings. “The face-toface interactions will benefit us and our customers. We’ll have firsthand input to help us grow and meet their needs,” she said.

One customer, Nava jo Nation Gaming Enterprise, has been a great opportunity, she said, adding that the commensurate business relationship is entirely based on the work of Navajo artisans.

Tribal entities and departments interested in getting an update on the payroll deduction program can contact Anagal to set up a time and date for an onsite visit.

Call (928) 871-4090 ext.

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footage of the 1982 Berlin riots, a featurette on the locations and publicity materials.

They also have the cult flick, Hell Comes to Frogtown (1987). This is a post-apocalyptic action flick starring wrestler “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as the last fertile man on the planet, who wanders the wastelands trying to survive the elements. This release marks the Blu-ray debut of the film in North America with a new 4K restoration. It also comes with a commentary featuring the director/cinematographer and the writer/producer, archived interviews with Piper as well as the make-up effects artist, an extended scene and the theatrical trailer.

Anyone who’s a fan of Peter Jackson’s 1989 effort Meet the navajoartscrafts.com.

Feebles might take an interest in Vinegar Syndrome’s release of Let My Puppets Come (1976). This is an earlier adult-themed musical feature featuring an all-puppet cast set that is set in the world of adult films. Apparently, this bizarre comedy shocked audiences during its original run and then disappeared for decades. Now, the uncut original version has been given a 2K restoration and is being released on Blu-ray.

It comes with a film historian commentary and a second track with a puppet designer, audio from the musical upon which the movie was based, an audio conversation with the director and a trailer.

Criterion also has several new Blu-rays heading your way.

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice (1952) is a well-regarded effort from Japan about a marriage quietly crumbling. The disc includes a new 4K restoration of the picture, a video essay on the title from a film scholar, a documentary on the screenwriter and a 1937 feature from the same director called What Did the Lady Forget?

The th r iller In so mni a (1997) is also hitting Blu-ray.

This effort from Norway follows a cop investigating a murder in a village experiencing a 24-hour daylight cycle. If that synopsis sounds familiar, the movie was later remade in 2002 with Al Pacino. Besides a new 4K digital restoration of the movie itself, you’ll also get two short films from the director, a new conversation between the filmmaker and star Stellan Skarsgård and a trailer.

They also have a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray set of T he Koker Trilogy. This release includes three Iranian films that are said to be a cross between fiction and documentary, detailing life in the title village and deftly mixing comedy and tragedy. The three specific movies included are Where is the Friend’s House?

(1987), And Life Goes On (1992) and Through the Olive Trees (1994).

Coord, Education Support req10425 The TRIO Upward Bound program at UNM-Gallup provides academic support services to first-generation and low-income, high school students enrolled in partner schools within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. The TRIO Upward Bound program consists of a 6-week summer program in addition to academic year services to prepare selected high school students for post-secondary curriculum by focusing on academic success and academic preparation. The overall goal of TRIO Upward Bound is to promote high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment.

Our program is in search of an organized and energetic candidate to fill the position of Coordinator, Education Support; this position is essential for service delivery and overall program success. The Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director in providing academic support, planning and delivering academic programming, and assisting with outreach activities.

Upward Bound personnel will work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, faculty, staff and community partners to ensure student success and program objectives; program services and activities may require flexible schedules, including evening and weekends. This is a term appointment through August 31, 2020 with continued employment contingent on funding. The UNM-Gallup Upward Bound program is approved through August 31, 2020 with funding awarded annually.

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

TO APPLY: For complete information including closing dates, minimum requirements, and instructions on how to apply for this or any UNM position, please visit our website at https://unmjobs.unm.edu or call (505) 863-7557. UNM Gallup Human Resources, 705 Gurley Ave., Gallup, NM 87301 EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled/and other protected classes Gallup Sun • Friday September 6, 2019

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SCHOOL | FROM PAGE PB law enforcement officer’s role, and to create a better learning community through positive role models in an educational system.

The agreement details that school resource officers will be assigned to Newcomb High School and Shiprock High School. Each will work with school administrators to provide a secure learning environment for students and staff.

T he Nava jo Pol ice Department initiated a one-year SRO pilot program with the Central Consolidated School District during the 2018-2019

EXPO | FROM PAGE PB Asked what he attributes the larger headcount to, Lee says, “It takes time to finally get goin.’

People are beginning to recognize that there’s something happening with the Chamber in August that’s a good event.”

He also underscores the entertainment, including the Gallup Martial Arts Academy and high school dance teams.

And then there’s the food.

Lee says the business expo is tied to the mission of the chamber, in that it seeks to promote businesses in the Gallup-McKinley County community through advocacy and

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school year. During this time, two officers were placed in the school environment and the results yielded a 37 percent reduction in infractions in the elementary school and a 24 percent reduction in infractions among high school and middle school. Infractions ranged from drug and alcohol violations, weapons possession, fighting, and threats.

The results demonstrated the importance and value of having an SRO program in community schools and a formal agreement was pursued for the current school year.

“Having school resource officers on campus is a great opportunity for our officers to make a positive impact by opportunities that have a positive impact on the cash register. It gives the area a chance to exhibit what’s available locally, from car dealers to eye care providers, all in one place.

“You don’t have to necessarily go out of town to get what you need.” he says.

What’s on tap for next year?

Well, Lee says that planning hasn’t begun yet. But there is a twinkle in his voice that says he’s got a dream. He wants to combine the expo with the farmer’s market and get people coming from the walkway to Courthouse Square.

stove, fridge. All newly renovated. NO PETS. Call Bill Nations -505-726-9288 or go to 334 Black Diamond Cyn. 8AM to 6PM HELP WANTED August 23, 2019 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following position: POSITION Deputy Clerk DEPARTMENT Clerk’s Office FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE September 6, 2019 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County

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From left: Superintendent Terrian Benn, Navajo Nation Police Department, Sgt. Francis Yazzie III, CCSD Director of Operations, Candice Thompson, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer, Board of Education President Charlie T. Jones, Jr., and Board Member Adam J. Begaye. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Central Consolidated School District providing crime prevention education to students, families and school faculty,” Phillip Fra ncisco, Nava jo Nation Police Chief said. “We look forward to this partnership and want to thank everyone who worked collectively to get this agreement in place.”

“This has been a two-year

labor of love that will provide a safer learning environment in our schools on Nava jo Nation soil, as well as a closer relationship with the Navajo Nation. This agreement will ensure school safety, which is one of the district’s main priorities. Our students will benefit greatly with the presence of

law enforcement, and will feel secure during class and school activ ities,” Ter r ia n Benn, Superintendent of Central Consolidated School District stated.

The agreement, signed on Aug. 6, will remain in effect until May 2020.

Teacher, Pre-College Program req10420 The TRIO Upward Bound at UNM-Gallup provides academic support services to first-generation and low-income high school students enrolled in partner schools within the Gallup-McKinley County School District. The TRIO Upward Bound program consists of a 6-week summer program in addition to academic year services to prepare selected high school students for post-secondary curriculum by focusing on academic success and academic preparation. The overall goal of TRIO Upward Bound is to promote high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment.

Our program is in search of an enthusiastic candidate who is passionate about expanding educational access and opportunities to fill the position of Teacher, Pre-College Program. Upward Bound Teachers also serve as Outreach Advisors and are essential to the success of the program in preparing students for post-secondary education.

Upward Bound personnel will work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, faculty, staff and community partners to ensure student success and program objectives; program services and activities may require flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends. This is a term appointment through August 31, 2020 with continued employment contingent on funding. The UNM-Gallup Upward Bound program is approved through August 31, 2020 with funding awarded annually.

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

TO APPLY: For complete information including closing dates, minimum requirements, and instructions on how to apply for this or any UNM position, please visit our website at https://unmjobs.unm.edu or call (505) 863-7557. UNM Gallup Human Resources, 705 Gurley Ave., Gallup, NM 87301 EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled/and other protected classes

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CLASSIFIEDS | FROM PAGE 29 web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Mindi M. Macias Executive Administrative Assistant *** August 27, 2019 McKinley County is now accepting applications for the following position: POSITION Heavy Equipment Operator DEPARTMENT McKinley County Roads Department FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE September 10, 2019 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez CPO Human Resource Director *** REPORTER

The Gallup Sun has an immediate opening for a reporter.

Must reside in McKinley, Cibola or Apache counties. Coverage is in Gallup and surrounding areas. Email CV/resume w/five clips to: gallupsun@ gmail.com HOMES FOR SALE Many lots available in Gallup Will build to suit 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Granite countertop, financing available Agave builders 575-639-9090 Agavebuildersnm.com *** PLACE YOUR REAL ESTATE AD HERE! FIRST 25 WORDS FREE. LOGO and/or PHOTO $5 EACH. APPEARS ON GALLUPSUN.COM FOR FREE! EMAIL: gallupsunlegals@ gmail.com CALL: (505) 722-8994 PETS Volunteers Wanted Four Corners Pet Alliance is in desperate need of foster homes for dogs and cats. You provide the temporary home

and love, and we provide the supplies and vet care. Must fill out detailed foster application.

Serious inquiries only. For info., email: babsie220@gmail. com

FIRST 25 WORDS: FREE!

Did you lose a pet? Advertise your lost baby for FREE. Send pic and text. Deadline for submission Tuesday 5 pm.

Email: gallupsun@gmail.com

26-50 WORDS: $10 51-75: WORDS: $20 76-100 WORDS: $30 $10 FOR EACH ADD’L 25 WORDS

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SAN JUAN ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

Free classified: Limit one free ad per customer only. Second ad starts at $10, per 25 words.

EMAIL: GALLUPSUNLEGALS@GMAIL.COM DUE: TUESDAYS 5 PM

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Deondre Jamell Dunlap-Reed FOR CHANGE OF NAME No. D D-1116-CV

the governing body of the City of Gallup, New Mexico, at its regular meeting of August 27, 2019 passed, adopted and approved the following entitled Ordinance:

PETITION TO CHANGE NAME (Person Age 14 Years or Older)

Published in the Gallup Sun August 30, 2019 September 6, 2019

COMES NOW the Petitioner Deondre Jamell Dunlap-Reed, pursuant to NMSA 1978 §40-81 (2010) and states that: 1.Petitioner is a resident of Gallup in the county of McKinley in the State of New Mexico.

2.Petitioner is aged fourteen (14) years old or older.

3.Petitioner desires to change

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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A REQUEST BY CLINTON AND MARY BALOK, PROPERTY OWNERS, FOR ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, INTO THE CITY GALLUP CORPORATE BOUNDARIES BY WAY OF ANNEXATION PLAT TITLED BALOK ANNEXATION NO. 2 AND PLACING SAID DESCRIBED TERRITORY IN THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE DISTRICT

Bulk Trans INC is currently looking for a few highly motivated and Safety committed professionals for the position of Class A CDL Fuel Tanker driver. The commercial driver is responsible for the loading, transporting, and delivery of fuel to clients within a designated region.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

This meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers, Third Floor of the McKinley County Courthouse, 207 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico. A copy of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior to the meeting in the Manager’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office.

Auxiliary aides for the disabled are available upon request; please contact Janessa McMahon at (505) 722-3868 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

We have both part time and full time openings.

You will drive a fuel truck to deliver diesel, gasoline and unfinished product to customers within the regions of New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.

JOB DUTIES:

QUALIFICATIONS

• To safely load, transport and deliver diesel and gasoline fuel as requested by our customer(s) in strict adherence to standard operating procedures.

• Drivers be at least 23 years of age • 2 years minimum OTR experience • Valid CDL • Hazmat & Tanker endorsements • Clean driving record and present a Motor Vehicle Report • Pass the DOT physical and will need to provide Long form • Pass a pre-employment and ongoing random drug test

Please Apply in person at 920 E Hwy 66 Gallup NM 30 Friday September 6, 2019 • Gallup Sun

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his / her current name of Deondre Jamell Dunlap-Reed to the following Deondre Jamell Dunlap.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that the Court enter its Final Order Changing Name.

Fuel Transport Drivers

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection • Follow strict safety and driving guidelines

WEEKLY RATES (4 consecutive weeks max.)

Bulk Trans INC. is now seeking

• Working shifts ranging from 40 to a maximum of 70 hours per week • Lift heavy weight and use heavy machinery • Be willing to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Shifts may rotate.

CLASSIFIEDS

Done this 26th day of August, 2019 McKINLEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /S/ Bill Lee, Chairperson Publication date: Gallup Sun August 30, 2019 *** LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ORDINANCE PASSAGE

BY TITLE AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. S2019-4 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of

The purpose and subject matter of the Ordinance is contained in the title and provides for: Annexation of certain real property described as A Tract of land lying within Section 8, T15N, R18W, N.M.P.M, McKinley County, New Mexico and the adjacent portion of the Hamilton Road right-of-way, containing a total of 1.3093 acres. Said property is located immediately adjacent to and to the south of Hamilton Road and includes that portion of the adjacent Hamilton Road right-of-way.

A complete copy of the Ordinance is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO By: /s/ Alicia Palacios, Deputy City Clerk PUBLISH: Friday, August 30, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 FRIDAY, August 30

SUMMER NIGHTLY INDIAN DANCES

7 pm-8 pm nightly through September 2 @ The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third Streets (215 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). .Admission is free.

For more information call (505) 722-2228.

GET UP & GAME

12 pm-4 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Unwind from a busy week with video games and fun for the whole family.

INTRO TO 3D PRINTING (AGES 8-13)

4 pm-6 pm @Children’s Branch(200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . Introduction to 3D printing. What it is. How it works and what you can make.

“AMERICAN CREED”

6:30 pm-10 pm @ El Morro Events Centre (210 S. Second St., Gallup). Screening of documentary that seeks to answer the question, “What does it mean to be an American?” Following the film, poet Jimmy Santiago Baca will lead a discussion.

LOBO WEEK: BBQ SANDWICHES

11 am UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave., Gallup). BBQ sandwiches, chips and a drink will be given away to current students wearing a UNM Lobo shirt..

YOUTH RODEO

4 pm @ Prewitt Rodeo Grounds (State Hwy. 122, Prewitt). Sponsored by Rockin J Reawakenings.

SATURDAY, August 31

MADDYS MISSION 5K RUN/WALK

8 am @ Gallup Sports Complex.(925 Park Ave., Gallup) Saturday, Aug. 31. Register at Gallup Humane Society. All proceeds benefit McKinley County Humane Society. Early registration $20; day of race $25. For more information: MaddysMission2017@gmail. com or Tiffany (505) 979-0664

STORY TIME

9:30 am-10 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . All about the alphabet. Storytime will be exploring the alphabet, letters and sounds during August. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. This program is intended for children ages two - four years old.

SUMMER NIGHTLY INDIAN DANCES

7 pm-8 pm nightly through September 2 @ The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third Streets. .Admission is free.

For more information call (505) 722-2228.

CALENDAR

CNRA/OPEN RODEO W/ WILD HORSE RACE

10 am and 3 pm @ Prewitt Rodeo Grounds (State Hwy. 122, Prewitt). Sponsored by Rockin J Reawakenings.

EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT: AUGUST STAR PARTY

8 pm @ El Morro Visitor Center (NM-53, Ramah). Ranger program followed by a constellation tour and telescope viewing. For more information, call (505) 783-4226 (ext.

801).

SUNDAY, September 1

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH

Stop by either OFPL Location (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup and 200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) to sign up for a library card or replace lost cards for free during the month of September. Fines will be forgiven for library card holders under age 18 as well as Teacher card holders. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

WE READ, WE TALK BOOK CLUB

Register at either library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup and 200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) September 1st through September 21st for a free copy of House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. The story by a Pulitzer Prize finalist, the De La Cruzes, a family on the Mexican-American border, celebrate two of their most beloved relatives during a joyous and bittersweet weekend. Get ready for some great conversations, good food and tons of fun! Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SUMMER NIGHTLY INDIAN DANCES

7 pm-8 pm nightly through September 2 @ The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third Streets. .Admission is free.

For more information call (505) 722-2228.

REAWAKENINGS VETERANS BENEFIT RODEO

10 am @ Prewitt Rodeo Grounds, Prewitt (State Hwy. 122, Prewitt) http://reawakenings.rockin-j.com/rodeo.

Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 1.

24 ANNUAL BLACK CHECK GOURD SOCIETY GOURD DANCE

12 pm – sunset @ Fort Defiance Chapter House (Old Red Lake Rd., Fort Defiance, Ariz.). Inviting all Gourd Dancers and Royalties. For more information contact Larry or Victoria Anderson (505) 612-4343

“COWBOY DRAW” TEAM ROPING

10 am enter; 11 am show time @ Prewitt Rodeo Grounds (State Hwy. 122, Prewitt) .

Sponsored by Rockin J Reawakenings.

CALENDAR

LIBRARY CLOSED

using TinkerCAD and create your own personalized name keychain. For more information: childlib@gallupnm.gov or (505) 726-6120.

LIBRARY CLOSED

FREE BREAKFAST TO N. M. K- 8 GRADERS AND TEACHERS

MONDAY, September 2 9 am-8 pm. Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). Labor Day 9 am-8 pm. Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup).

Labor Day

SUMMER NIGHTLY INDIAN DANCES

7 pm-8 pm nightly through September 2 @ The Courthouse Square on Aztec between Second and Third Streets. .Admission is free.

For more information call (505) 722-2228.

NO SCHOOL FOR GMCS STUDENTS/ STAFF

Labor Day

ACOMA PUEBLO: SAN ESTEVAN FEAST DAY

10 am @ Sky City Cultural Center/Haak’u Museum (Haaku Rd, Acoma Pueblo,, NM). Acoma Pueblo will be celebrating their annual San Estevan Feast Day with a harvest dance. For more information visit www.acomaskycity.org or call (505) 552-7861.

TUESDAY, September 3

CHESS CLUB

4 pm- 5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Refreshments provided. Club meets on first and fourth Tuesday of the month.

For more information: jwhitman@gallyupnm.gov or (505) 726-6120.

MCKINLEY COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

9 am-12 pm @ Commissioners Chambers (207 W. Hill Ave., #300, Gallup). Regular County Commission Meeting.

WEDNESDAY, September 4

STORY TIME WEDNESDAYS

10:30 am-11 am @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup). Get ready for rhythm and rhyme at Storytime!

We’re using rhyme to help build our language skills. An active and energetic program for toddlers, featuring music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Every Wednesday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 11 am. This program is intended for children ages 2-4.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FILMS

5:30 pm- 7:30 pm @ Main Branch (115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) This week’s film: Beyond the Lights.

THINK IT PRINT IT: 3D PRINTING (AGES 8-13)

4 pm-6 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup) . If you can think it you can print it. Join us as we learn how to make objects

6 am-9 am. Participating New Mexico McDonald’s restaurants across the state will provide free breakfast to K- 8 graders (children 15 and under accompanied by a parent/ guardian) and teachers with their school ID. THURSDAY, September 5

CRAFTY KIDS (ALL AGES)

4 pm-5 pm @ Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup): Fun crafts for the whole family. This week’s activity: Grandparent Day Craft

THE GREY AREA

5 pm @ SSTC 200 UNM-Gallup (705 Gurley Ave.,Gallup).

Mandatory Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training.

ONGOING

RECYCLING COUNCIL

2 pm first Saturday of the month @ Red Mesa on Hill Street (105 W. Hill Ave., Gallup). McKinley Citizens Recycling Council is a local nonprofit working to increase recycling through education, community outreach, and partnership with local government agencies. For more information, call (505) 722-5142 or visit www.recyclegallup.org

RECYCLING DEPOT

12 pm-1:30 pm first Saturday of the month. The Recycling Depot volunteers will accept some items, such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls.

This is a free service of the McKinley Citizens’ Recycling Council. Call (505) 722-5152.

CITY OF GALLUP’S SUSTAINABLE GALLUP BOARD

3:30 pm-5 pm @ the Octavia Fellin Library Meeting Room(115 W. Hill Ave., Gallup) second Monday of the month Sept. 9 (due to the Labor Day holiday). Community members concerned about environmental issues are welcome. Call (505) 7220039 for information.

GALLUP SOLAR

6 pm-8 pm Wednesday (113 E. Logan, Gallup). Free community classes and presentations about all things solar. For more information: (505) 728-9246.

GALLUP-MCKINLEY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Wednesdays are low-cost Spay and Neuter Days, at the Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society (1315 Hamilton Rd., Gallup). For more information, please call (505) 8632616, or email: gmchumanesociety@gmail.com. Location: 1315 Hamilton Road.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS DOG

TRAINING

2 pm every Friday and 9:30 am every Saturday dog training needs and assistance.

Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS HORSE DEMO

11 am every Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS BASIC SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

1 pm free for anyone. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM).

For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com.

ROCKIN J REAWAKENINGS WELCOME CENTER

10 am-2 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reawakenings Veterans Center & Ranch (2 miles North on County Rd 19, Prewitt, NM). For more information email reawakeningsinc@gmail.com

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING

9:30 am-4:30 pm Monday - Thursday @ First Nations Community HealthSource, (1630 S. Second St., Cedar Hills Plaza 262-#11, Gallup). For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (505) 863-8827.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY YARD SALE

9 am-12 pm. on Warehouse Lane.

Habitat for Humanity fundraising yard sales are held every Sat. Volunteers for various kinds of community services needed. For info call (505) 722-4226

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

5:45 pm Mondays @ Fellowship Hall WR Christian Center (across from N.N. Fairgrounds/Wellness Center, Hwy 264). Window Rock AA Group.

Visit aa-fc.org for more info.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

6 pm-8 pm Tuesdays (1375 Elva Dr., Gallup) A Christ-centered recovery program that will help you heal from the pain of your unmanaged hurts, habits and hang-ups. Joshua Generation for Jesus. For information, call (505) 870-2175.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS

6 pm - 7 pm Wednesdays, @ First United Methodist Church, (1800 Redrock Dr.,Gallup) (in the library). All are welcome.

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

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