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I want to thank all of the hole sponsors and individuals who participated in the Grant High School Athletic Department's golf fundraiser on Saturday, May 1, at Coyote del Malpais. I am personally humbled by the kindness of the businesses who sponsored a hole and by the individuals who played in the tournament. We are living in difficult economic times and your generosity is much appreciated.
I also want to thank Tom Spears, Walter Sarracino, and Chris Sarracino for their help with the tournament; they put in many hours preparing for it. These three individuals did this knowing the money raised will be spent equitably on sports programs at Grant High School and this says a lot about their character. I also want to thank Jeri Gnodle for her hard work and Dale Hooper and Marty Zeller for coming out to help Saturday morning. I appreciate the help from the golf and volleyball team members at the tournament on Saturday. If we collect all of the money for hole sponsorships, we will have a net profit of $4,094. This money will go into an account at GHS and will be spent equitably on sports programs.
It is the GHS Athletic Department's goal to hold two fundraisers per year, one in the fall and one in the spring, and we hope this is the only time the athletic department at GHS will ask local businesses to help raise money for athletics.
The following local businesses donated money (hole sponsorships): County of Cibola (commissioners and employees), El Cafecito, C & E Concrete, Cibola County Beacon, Grants State Bank, John Brooks Supermarket (Ron Ortiz), Parkhurst Pharmacy, Stewart Brothers Drilling, Arnold Valdivia, M.D., Mesa Transportation, Corley Ford, Waste Management, and WOW Diner.
Out of town businesses that donated money (hole sponsorships): Arbo Hardwood & Sports Floor Supply, Wilson & Company, Quill.com, Ultimate Team Sales, Rich Horacek, D.D.S., and Carl's Junior in Gallup.
Once again, thank you for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Gerald Horacek
Athletic Coordinator
Grants High School
Praising school nurses
Dear Editor:
New Mexico communities and schools are struggling with how to provide quality education for our children in the midst of budget shortfalls. In this context, it is important to remember the critical role school nurses fulfill in providing comprehensive health services that keep kids healthy, in school, and ready to learn.
School nurses have a unique set of skills, knowledge, and educational preparation. They address major health problems experienced by school-age children as well as provide preventative and screening health services, health education, and immunizations against preventable diseases.
School nurses have been central to New Mexico's public health efforts against H1N1 influenza. In addition, school nurses provide interventions for acute and chronic illnesses, injuries and emergencies, obesity, substance use, teen pregnancy, mental health problems, dental disease, nutrition problems and sexually transmitted infections.
School nurses provide leadership for the school system in partnering with providers at school-based health clinics, community health care providers, and community organizations. They facilitate entry into Medicaid; they help families and students enroll in state health insurance programs and may help find a medical home for a student who needs one.
School nurses promote a healthy and safe school environment. They ensure appropriate exclusion from school for certain infectious illnesses and monitor school hygiene practices. They help develop and implement plans for prevention and management of school violence, bullying and disasters. School nurses may collaborate with school counselors in developing suicide prevention plans and coordinating response teams during a crisis.
School nurses improve the health and educational outcomes for New Mexico students. Please join the New Mexico Department of Health in celebrating our nurses on National School Nurse Day, May 12, 2010.
Sincerely
Mary M. Ramos, MD, MPH, FAAP
School Health Officer
New Mexico Department of Health's Office of School and Adolescent Health
Health Systems Bureau
Comments
David Pitts MD wrote on May 18, 2010 9:09 PM:
It brings me great comfort in knowing that I did not have to bear the tremendous loss of my Doctor Jane alone. The outpouring of care and support from the Grants, NM, and surrounding area has given me so much needed consolation during this personal time of great sorrow.
Jane’s death has had a similar effect on the community as did Jane’s life. She was always giving, ministering, and supporting others. She grieved with others; now those same ones grieve for her. Her beauty, beaming smile and talent were felt wherever she went. Always gracious and caring, this was true whether at home, the office, hospital bedside, or in her role as public servant.
I would call her death an untimely death but, once again, Jane would correct me. She believed that there are no such things as “accidental deaths.” “No maverick molecule in the Universe controlled by a Sovereign God,” she would say.
So many times our plans are not God’s plan for our lives. Her death was tragic…no question; untimely…no. In her Divine Meeting, which we must all face one day, she was right on time and ready.
Thank you so much for all you have done and shown in love to help bear the passing of Jane. Her loss is felt by everyone that knew her and loved her. Especially me.
Blessings to all,
David "