a fifth grade proficiency level.According to the Project

Light website, over 127Learning Centers worldwideare active and serving theircommunities through ESL, lit-eracy and GED support inmore than 35 different coun-tries.

Fierro cites her father, who isfrom Mexico, and religiousinspiration was what got herinvolved in bringing the pro-gram to Hobbs.

“My earthly father is myinspiration and my heavenlyfather is my passion for thisproject,” Fierro said. “I knowfirsthand the importance ofeducation. Both my parentssacrificed so much to put theirfive children through school.”

One tutor, MelissaHillenbrand, a senior physicaleducation major from RioRancho, said the tutoring expe-rience has given her a greaterappreciation of what immi-grants to this country experi-ence.

“They work so hard,” saidHillenbrand. “They want tosucceed like everyone else toachieve their specific goals.We take so much for granted inthis country. We have a lot ofthings handed to us.”

Fierro noted the ESL pro-gram is Bible-based. She saidafter the work on the comput-ers, the students read bothEnglish and Spanish versionsof the Bible, with ESL stu-dents reading in English andtutors reading in Spanish.

“In a way, everyone is learn-ing,” Fierro said. “The tutorsget a chance to read in Spanishand learn the language, andthe students try their best toread in English.”

According to Fierro, FirstUnited Methodist Church issponsoring the program. Two

church members, AnitaThomas and David Portillo,volunteer their time to helpwith the program, along withFierro’s husband, Danny.

“We knew there was a need toget this program started,”Fierro said. “We know we are

making a difference in thecommunity, and the studentshave a passion to learn theEnglish language.”

The ESL class meets at 6 p.m.every Monday and Wednesdaynight at First UnitedMethodist Church.

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SERVICE OF INSTALLATIONFor Reverend Bobby & Mrs. Debra Hart

Sunday, October 23, 2011 10 AM & 7 PM

Guest Speakers:Reverend Richard Davis of St. Louis, Missouri

Reverend Jeremy Hart of Galveston, TX

Life Temple United Pentecostal Church320 S. Linam - Phone (575) 393-8037

Hobbs, New Mexico USA 88240

Reception immediately following at the Hobbs Country Club

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Back Porch Antiques108 E. Broadway

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SaturdayOctober 22

Starting at 10:00 am

Mark the dateT O D AY

Farmers marketMainStreet Hobbs hosts Downtown

Funky Junk & Farmers Market atthe Shipp Street Plaza from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fix the Hurt musicalThe second annual Fix the Hurt

musical "Domestic Violence, TheMusical?" presented by Sheri'sMemorial Fund, Inc. is at TydingsAuditorium at 7 p.m. and it's free,but you have to have a ticket.Tickets are at Hobbs PoliceDepartment, Sister's Boutique,Curves, Mail Services, Etc. or call392-1211.

Haunted HouseThe City of Hobbs’ Teen Center and

Opportunity House present RIPSker D. Katz haunted house from8-11 p.m. at 1002 E. SeminoleHighway. $8 per victim. Childrenunder 10 not permitted.

Alef-Tav Study GroupThe Alef-Tav Study Group will meet

from 1-3 p.m. at First ChristianChurch, 305 W. Alston. For moreinformation, call 575-390-1264 or575 392-2145.

Paws n ClawsThe Lea County Humane Society’s

annual Paws n Claws Gala will beheld at the Lea County EventCenter at 6 p.m. For more infor-

mation, to donate auction itemsor to sponsor the event, contactone of the following: Pete Turnerat 575-397-2011, Pete Mladinic at575-492-2831, Robbie Garner at575-391-9933, or Bobby Shaw at575-392-2023.

VFW danceThe Lovington VFW, one mile north

of Lovington on the TatumHighway, will host a dance from 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $4. TexasStars Guitars band will perform.

Taco dinnerThe FOE Ladies Auxiliary is having a

taco dinner on at 7-9 p.m. at theEagles Lodge, 1200 E. White. Thecost is $8 a plate. The menu isthree beef tacos, beans, rice, saladand dessert. Call 393-6218.

WIPP milestoneThe U.S. Departmentof Energy and

URS Washington TRU Solutionswill host an event recognizingWaste Isolation Pilot Plant’s10,000th transuranic shipmentmilestone. The event will be 9:30a.m.-noon at the WIPP site,approximately 25 miles east ofHobbs. Congress Steve Pearce andacting assistant secretary for theDOE Office of EnvironmentalManagement will be attending.

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Installation serviceLife Temple United Pentecostal

Church, 320 S. Linam, is hosting aninstallation service for Rev. Bobbyand Debra Hart at 10 am. and 7p.m.

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Lovington CommissionThe Lovington City Commission will

meet at 5:30 p.m. at LovingtonCity Hall commission chambers.

Lecture SeriesThe Jack Maddox Distinguished

Lecture Series featuring speakerCapt. Chesley B. “Sully”Sullenberger II is at TydingsAuditorium at 7 p.m. Entry is freebut tickets are required.

AuditionsSnow White auditions for

Coronado, Booker T. Washington,Southern Heights, Mills elemen-tary students will be held at theHMS Training Center at 3:30 p.m.

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HOBBS SCHOOLS PHOTO

Founding Fathers ProductionBen Franklin (played by Greg Tankersley) points to lightning in the sky that he will use todiscover electricity while Jefferson Elementary patriots - including Betsy Ross, left (JazlynnShanklin) watch history in action. It was all part of a Founding Fathers production put onby the school's fifth graders at New Mexico Junior College's Watson Hall on Friday.