Paddle Heist at Washington Avenue School Recalls 100-Year Anniversary
Janice Dunnahoo recalls a 1940s prank at Washington Avenue Elementary where students, left alone with a paddle on the principal's desk, hid it above a lowered ceiling tile. The tale, shared decades later, marks the school's centennial with fond, cautionary notes about its "dear old" era and past characters.
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Community events calendar features veterans tribute and church program
Goddard High School will honor veterans at 1:45 p.m. November 9 in the gym with a 1 p.m. reception in the little theater. Westminster Presbyterian Church will host a music program November 12 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The State Bar of New Mexico offers a free seniors legal workshop in Roswell November 16 with 10:00–11:15 a.m. presentation and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. power of attorney and advance directive clinic. Registration at 505-797-6005.
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After School Program Enrollment Open for 2017 18
Family Resource and Referral invites enrollment for the After School Program offered at eight elementary schools. Open to children ages 5 to 12, the program runs from school dismissal until 5 30 p m each weekday. Enrollment forms accepted year round. For more information call 623 9438 or visit 118 E Fourth St.
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Sanchez Remembers Fort Stanton Cave In Photo Book
Sanchez presents a book featuring 150 color photographs from a 50,000 image archive. The volume covers Fort Stanton Cave and the Snowy River passage, with maps, historical scenes, fossils, and a fold-out cave map. The cave is currently closed to the public due to white nose syndrome. tours may resume when allowed by the BLM.
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Seal on Alaska runway weighs 450 pounds removed
In Utqiagvik Alaska workers found a 450 pound bearded seal lounging on the airport runway. The seal was removed by North Slope Animal Control as staff noted heavy storms and warned pilots of low sealings.
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