Veterans benefit game in Washington DC fundraiser at Chee Dodge Elementary
Rock Island Veterans faced Navajo Nation Legislative Staff in a charity basketball game to aid a World War II memorial in Washington DC. Tony Plummer from Rock Island was fouled by Willie Grayeyes as sisters Nora Francis and Pauline McCabe shared a moment nearby. Malik Blackgoat, age 4, watched from the sideline before the fundraiser began.
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Tony Plummer
Rock Island Veterans Team
Willie Grayeyes
Navajo Nation Legislative
Washinton
D.C
Nora Francis
Pauline McCabe
Chee Dodge
Malik
Blackgoat
Navajo Nation Fourth of July rodeo shifts to scholarships
Gallup Diné Bureau reports the Navajo Nation Fourth of July celebration will replace vehicle raffles with college scholarships. Coordinator Gloria Moore says the youth event at Window Rock Fair Grounds will run daily 1 4 with basketball tournaments, junior rodeos, fireworks, contests, and a youth powwow drawing up to 100000 spectators over four days. Corley’s Auto Sales supports the change. organizers refine how many scholarships and eligibility will be set.
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Gallup
Gloria Moore
Rock Fairgrounds
Navajo Nation Could Open Tribal Bank, Begay Says
Edward T. Begay, speaker of the Navajo Nation Council, said the tribe could set up its own bank if not a giveaway program. Summit experts estimate startup costs at 10 to 15 million dollars and about 18 months to launch. Begay cautioned realism in banking needs while noting potential benefits if done right.
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Moore
Navajo Nations Council
Fair Office
Rock
Edward T. Begay
Navajo Nation Council
Begay
Tribe projects $10 million extra in fund
Diné Bureau reports Navajo Nation will see about $10 million more for its general fund in the coming fiscal year, easing fears of October layoffs. FY2001 revenues projected at $103.4 million, up from $92.5 million. FY2002 may fall to about $98.8 million, risking jobs. Oil prices and Fuel Excise Tax drive the increase.
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Jim Maniaci
Bureau Window Rock
Navajo Nation
Navajo
Bobby White
White
Tribe
Organization of
United States
McKinley
Pittsburgh and Midway
Peabody ‘Western Coal: Co
Kayenta
Black Mesa
Class transforms welfare to work
Zarana Sanghan reports on McKinley Works Success Skills Training aiding welfare to work in Gallup. Corraine Hoskie, 34, nears graduation from the program run by San Juan College and UNM Gallup, detailing steps from orientation to job coaching and employer linkages to overcome barriers like transportation and child care.
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Gallup
Corraine Hoskie
Hoskie
Thas
McKinley
New Mexico Department of Health and’ Human ‘Services
San Juan College
University of New Mexico-Gallup
UNMG
McKinley ‘Works
McKinley County
Marilyn King
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Michael Fagans
Bill Donovan
Diné Bureau
Corley
Auto Sales Inc
Cowboy’ S Association
Junior
Rel
Zarana Sanghan
Jeff Jones
Albuquerque
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