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Thursday, May 22, 2008

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      Telegraph Staff Reports Moriarty Program Gets $27K Grant Torrance County Counseling recently received a grant for $26,958 from ValueOptions New Mexico, the state Medicaid provider, said JoAnn DelCurto, executive director of the Moriarty program.
       The money will partially fund a program to provide services for individuals who have been released from prison to help them assimilate into society.
       “I'm glad that we have the opportunity to help that portion of the population that's lacking these services,” DelCurto said.
       DelCurto expects to receive the funds in the next few weeks.
       Dog Classes Set For Wednesdays The Moriarty Teen Center and Torrance County 4-H dog classes will be held each Wednesday beginning on June 4.
       Two classes will be held. Novice obedience will be held from 6:15 to 7 p.m. and showmanship classes will be held from 7:15 to 8 p.m.
       Participants must have proof of vaccinations to register.
       For questions about classes for puppies younger than four moths and other information, contact Kim Banales at 384-1345.
       Cleary Building Celebrating Move Cleary Building Corp. in Moriarty is moving to a new location and will be celebrating the move on June 6.
       A grand opening celebration will take place at the new location in the Mountainview Estates off Old Route 66, just east of Mountainview Elementary School. Cleary is moving from its location at 801 Old Route 66 in Moriarty. Special sales will be taking place on June 6 and June 7 to celebrate the move.
       Cleary Building Corp. is a leader in the manufacturing, delivery and construction of customized pre-engineered structures.
       For more information, contact Cleary at 832-4669.
      
       ALS Volunteer Honored for Work Deborah I. Gourlay-Basile of Edgewood has been named by the ALS Association's New Mexico Chapter as the person who best exemplifies the spirit of “ALS Across America” for the chapter during ALS Awareness Month in May.
       The “ALS Across America” national campaign recognizes people with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and their caregivers who are role models to others with the disease.
       Gourlay-Basile volunteers with the New Mexico chapter and is involved with its activities. She was diagnosed with ALS in 2005.
      
       Wildlife West Web Site Adds Options Wildlife West Nature Park has improved its Web site.
       Visitors to the site may now buy membership and sponsorships online with a credit card.
       Check out the site at www.wildlifewest.org.
      
       Theatre Holding Summer Camps East Mountain Community Theatre will be holding youth camps this summer.
       A Kids Camp, open to youths ages 6 to 11, will be held July 7 to July 18, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at San Antonito Elementary School. Students will be able to learn about acting, costuming, makeup, directing and technical work. Cost is $250 and includes two healthy snacks each day.
       A Teen Camp, open to youths age 12 to 17, will be held from July 21 to Aug. 1, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at East Mountain High School. Cost is $250.
       For information and registration, call 286-1950 or go online to www.eastmountaintheatre.org.
      
       Tri-Chamber Golf Classic Sept. 11 The East Mountain, Edgewood and Moriarty Chambers of Commerce are hosting what is being called the Tri-Chamber Golf Classic on Sept. 11 at Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club.
       The tournament will feature guest speakers on subjects ranging from local interest to Talking Talons to national health care.
       Prices range from $150 for an individual to $500 for a team of four, which includes a goody bag and meals. An additional $500 for a group of four pays for company advertising at the clubhouse.
       For more information, call the East Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 281-1999.
      
       Free Acupuncture For U.S. Veterans Dr. Ann Morgan of Morgan Oriental Medicine in Edgewood is offering a free acupuncture clinic for all U. S. veterans.
       The program, called “First Fridays for Veterans,” is a free clinic the first Friday of every month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
       “Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be very helpful for the treatment of pain, and has also shown to be helpful for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I wanted to do something for our armed forces veterans who have given so much to our country,” Morgan said.
       To schedule an appointment for “First Fridays for Veterans,” call Morgan at 281-9555.
      
       Sunflower Festival Spaces Available The 10th annual Mountainair Sunflower Festival, sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council, is scheduled Aug. 23. Applications are now available for artists, craftspeople and other exhibitors wishing to sell their wares at this annual end-of-summer event. New categories this year are collectibles, and farmers market produce and plants. Indoor spots are $25 and outdoor $10. Call 847-0347 or e-mail thecastlegallery@aol.com for an exhibitor form to reserve your space.
       MMAC, PO Box 534, Mountainair, NM 87036.
      
       School Program Needs Volunteers The Aim Higher program at A. Montoya Elementary School is looking for volunteers for the 2008-09 school year.
       Aim Higher has adults from the community come in and help first- and second-graders with reading.
       No special training is required and training is provided to all new volunteers. Tutoring days are Tuesday through Friday for two 45-minute blocks. Volunteers can choose to tutor one or two days a week.
       For questions, contact Doris Hartenberger at 286-1911 or e-mail dphartenb@yahoo.com.>   

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