Lordsburg School Board Names New Elementary Principal
Howard Brunje was appointed elementary principal at Lordsburg Schools, replacing Gilbert Candelaria, during the regular meeting. Superintendent DeFoor also recommended Travis Lee as physical education head coach, replacing Jerry Reyes who resigned July 16. The board accepted resignations from Denise McNutt and Rafael Ascosta, and approved several new staff including Carmen Chaires, Bobby Ponder, Kathy Lee, Jackie Kotter, Bill Gilliland, and Carmen Terrazas transfer. Non certified hires included Irman Diaz, Jo Guerra, and Olga Chacon. Renovation plans for the high school gym floor were discussed with a recommendation to replace the entire floor. Board authorized Wilson and Co. to document and evaluate district facilities. Per diem and travel rates were updated. School asbestos work and gas refund eligibility were reviewed. Milk service bids were received from Bordens and Price’s, with final action awarded to E.F. Hutton Insurance to notify staff of benefits.
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Howard Brunje
Lordsburg
Brunje
Gilbert Candelaria
Phil DeFoor
Travis Lee
Ical Education
Lee
Jerry Reyes
Denise McNutt
Rafael Ascosta
Carmen Chaires
Bobby Ponder
Kathy Lee
Jackie Kotter
Bill Gillialand
DTMS
Carmen Terrazas
Irman Diaz
Jo Guerra
Olga Chacon
DeFoor
Wilson and Co
Wilson
Welcome Center Dedication Set For August 22
Lordsburg Welcome Center on I-10 is set for dedication at 11 a.m. on August 22 with multiple government meetings planned around the event. New Mexico officials from Economic Development and Tourism and the Highway Department will convene at the Civic Center and nearby venues, with receptions hosted by local groups and dignitaries from Four County area expected to attend. Governor Anaya may attend, while addressing attendees at a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
I-10
New Mexico
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Civic Center
Jim’s American
Highway Department
Chamber of Commerce
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Silver City
Deming
Catron
Grant
Luna
Smalley
Altamirana
Foy
McSherry
Ryan
Crawford
SWCOG
Tourism Department
Toney Anaya
Santa Fe
Tourism and Highway Departments
Aspiring Athletes Must Take Physicals
Lordsburg High School requires all male athletes to have physicals for participation. Examinations run Wednesday to Friday August 8 9 10 at Hidalgo Medical Services for a $5 fee by Dr. Charles Maynard. Parents receive the Athletic Code and forms. first day of practice requires signed returns. Varsity and JV football begin Monday August 13 1984 with an 8:30 a.m. team meeting and 4:00 p.m. practice, two-a-days through August 18.
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Lordsburg High School
Charles Maynard
D.O
Hidalgo Medical Services
Lordsburg Municipal Schools
City Corner announces range, derby, and gazebo progress
The city plans to complete rifle and pistol ranges by October 6 and 7 for the Optimist Shooting Tournament with a traveling trophy for team shooting and separate individual matches. The Soap Box Derby will occur that date, gazebo near North Park advances for St. Joseph's Church bazaar, and Santa Fe reports a $10,000 grant for new softball lights with a formal letter due in two months. Contact Edmundo Sanchez or David Chavez for details. The City Corner, 206 So Main St, Lordsburg NM 88045.
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Edmundo Sanchez
David Chavez
North Park
St. Joseph’s Church
Santa Fe
Main Street
Lordsburg
New Mexico
St Josephs Bazaar at North Park This Weekend
St Josephs Annual Bazaar runs Saturday and Sunday August 11 and 12 at North Park Lordsburg opening noon with a $3.50 barbecue by Angel Talavera. Booths offer balloon busts dart games penny pitch bingo and more with foods including hamburgers gorditas burritos tacos cotton candy snow cones cokes and beer. Saturday night features a dance queen candidates Connie Sanchez Kathy Myers Darlene Lopez and Larissa De La Riva. Sunday noon start continues games and food with coronation at 7 pm and a tardeada with live music. Grand draws include 25 color chainsaw and $100 third prize with $1 tickets sold both days.
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St. Joseph’s
North Park
Lordsburg
Angel Talavera
Connie Sanchez
Edmundo Sanchez
Kathy Myers
Tom Myers
Darlene Lopez
Josie Hart
Larissa de la Riva
Celes de la Riva
Center Closed For Civic Center Cleaning
Lucy Lopez, director of the Civic Center, announces closure from August 6 to August 16 for floor and carpet cleaning. Those wishing to use the center must contact Mrs Lopez at City Hall.
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Lucy Lopez
Civic Center
Lordsburg Honors Todd Bensley Day With Balloon Fly In
Hundreds turn out in Lordsburg on August 4 1984 to honor Olympian Todd Bensley. The town mobilized locals and media across New Mexico praising a shared spirit and civic effort. A hot air balloon fly in opened the day with seven balloons joining the festivities and crews performing graceful flights over the town and countryside.
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Todd Bensley
Lordsburg
Todd Beasley
United States
America
Chase
Todd
Cybal
August
Booge
Norma
Council Hears Bill Harrison On Housing
City Council heard Bill Harrison of Region V Housing Authority present a proposal for Region V to take over Lordsburg Housing Authority management. He cited an overextended 84-85 budget, urged HUD rent-base increases, and recommended trimming staff from three to two, with Susie Kimbley to become permanent acting director.
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City Council
Bill Harrison
Region V Housing Authority
Harrison
Region V
Lordsburg Housing Authority
HUD
Pyramid Village
Council
Susie Kimbley
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By John Schimmel
Bordens
E.F. Hutton Insurance Agency
Rico
Arthur Clark Smith
By Sherri Arredondo
ST. Joseph’s Bazaar
Richard Perea
Camacho
Arvizo
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