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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2002
Page
22
Focus on the Family president urges emphasis on reading writing and arithmetic as foundation of learning. He cites students failing to read and positions one on one instruction as needed for those who struggle. He also outlines steps for starting a home based business while raising children.
National Guild Auditions held April 29 to May 1 at First Presbyterian Church Roswell showcased local piano students under teachers Kendra Beagles Audrey Hill Mike Lively and Owaissa Fallwell. Awards spanned Pledge Local District State National and International levels with many students earning multiple honors and years of study noted.
Harry and Cyrena Boggs observe their 60th wedding anniversary with a 2 to 4 p.m. June 1 service at First Baptist Church in Hagerman. A reception follows hosted by children Annette and Fred Boggs Roswell Judy and Donny Williams Odessa and five grandchildren. Friends invited. No gifts requested.
The National Association of Retired Federal Employees held its 41st state convention in Albuquerque April 24 to 26 with 118 members from 19 chapters. Roswell's NARFE chapter 731 elected Gerald Makowski as state president and Rachel Melvin as state vice president during the event.
Community calendar lists Narcotics Anonymous at Dry Harbor Club 10 a.m. and many group meetings at venues across Roswell. Activities include skeet club, Catholic Daughters, veterans bingo, Alcoholics Anonymous sessions, Awana Club, fencing, Survivors group, ladies pool, lunch group, bridge, Sobriety programs, weights workshop, and NAACP VFW and church events. Contact numbers and locations provided.
Dr. Michael Shanks and Erin Smith announce their engagement for a double ring wedding in Stratford Texas. The bride is the daughter of Wayne and Terry Smith with family in Spokane Washington and Stratford. She holds degrees from Abilene Christian University and Cox High School. She teaches middle school English in Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD. The groom is son of Howard and Mary Shanks with roots in Capitan Roswell and Plainview. He earned degrees from Abilene Christian University and Southern College of Optometry and practices in Abilene.
Patti R Dillow and Rodrick Rhoads announce their engagement with a double ring wedding planned for Saturday August 10 at First Baptist Church Midland Texas. Dillow is the daughter of Jim and Beverly Dillow Edmond Oklahoma and Rhoads is the son of Larry and Tamara Rhoads Oklahoma City. Both bring family ties to Roswell New Mexico and Oklahoma with siblings and grandparents named.
Sherry Smith and Jerry Medina plan a double ring marriage at 3 p.m. June 22 at Church on the Move. The bride is the daughter of Helen and Oneal Smith of Crossville, Alabama, a student at Appalachian Technical Institute in Jasper, Georgia. The groom holds a bachelor's in education and teaches electronics at Appalachian Technical Institute.
Denise Seilheimer and Drew Hargrove are engaged to be married in a 4 p.m. double ring ceremony June 22 at Washington Avenue Church. Denise is an office clerk at Farmers Country Market and is the daughter of Shirley Inman of Roswell. Drew is a server at Cattle Baron and attends ENMU, son of Dennis and Jan Hargrove of Roswell.
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