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Survivors event was spiritually empowering
October 31st, 2003
The best moment in the entire experience was my beautiful wife, Janice, waiting at the finish line with a bouquet of flowers. Immediately after I came across and the volunteer handed me my survivor’...
Spammed out? ‘Make them pay’ is creed of Vanquish software
October 31st, 2003
Here’s an update on the Clovis “WhyNot” project: We need more folks to get involved. A couple of local concerned citizens have registered at the Web site
www.whynot.net/clovis
but that is not en...
Births - 11/2
October 31st, 2003
Keith
Darren Keith and Jackalyn Winton-Keith of Clovis are the parents of a 7-pound, 15.5-ounce girl, MacKenzie Marie Keith, born on Aug. 13, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Her gra...
Weddings - 11/2
October 31st, 2003
Corrie
Lindsay Rose McCluskey and Brian Scott Corrie, both of Fort Collins, Colo., were married on Aug. 30, 2003, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Collins.
The Rev. Carlos Chavez performed...
Anniversaries - 11/2
October 31st, 2003
Herington
L.C. “Buster” and Doris Herington of Farwell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 3 p.m. (CST) until 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Farwell Community Center.
The celebration wil...
Engagements - 11/2
October 31st, 2003
Maldonado-Perales
Laura Maldonado of Clovis and Guillermo Perales Jr. of Clovis, announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
They will exchange vows at 3 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2003, at Faith Christi...
Artist of the Month
October 31st, 2003
Pintores Artist of the Month for November
Pat Weekley has been selected Pintores Artist of the month for November. Her paintings will be on display at Clovis Carver Public Library during November.
Sh...
School Menus/Week of 11/2
October 31st, 2003
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Banana nut muffin, juice, milk. Lunch — Chicken pattie on a bun, tator tots, lettuce, pickle spear, peaches, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Waffles, juice, milk...
Honors 11/2
October 31st, 2003
Romero
Brenda Romero of Lubbock has been promoted to director of Customer Management Group (CMG) Facilities North America effective Oct. 1. She is the daughter of Bobby and Theresa Sandoval of Clovis...
Senior Calendar - Week of 11/2
October 31st, 2003
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — HIBAC.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. — Blood sugar checks; 1 p.m. — Bingo;...
Organizations - Club Notes 10/31
October 31st, 2003
Friendship Rebekah Lodge
Friendship Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday for its regular meeting. It was the 94th anniversary of the Lodge. Noble Grand Vicky Howard and Chaplain Robbie Wicker served sandwiches,...
A ministry of marriage comes to Clovis
October 31st, 2003
Building strong marriages is a priority for Russell and Marni Hawkins, who both come from homes where their parents divorced.
To help avoid the same fate after they married more than seven years ago,...
A view from under the pew
October 31st, 2003
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
amos on halloween
weird things have been
happening to me recently boss
it s li...
When picking your fight, make it worthwhile
October 31st, 2003
I have vivid childhood memories from years spent in Kansas City during my parents’ seminary days. The family budget was tight so my parents were very frugal and very inventive in making ends meet.
O...
Religion Calendar 10/31
October 31st, 2003
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
Parkland Baptist Church Childr...
Religion Digest 10/31
October 31st, 2003
First Christian Church
First Christian Church is hosting a harvest festival, described by church officials as a safe environment for kids to have treats without the tricks.
The event is set for 6:30...
Woman attacked in car
October 31st, 2003
One man is in jail following a Wednesday night beating of a passing motorist, but a second suspect escaped from the Clovis police station.
Police said Johnny J. “J.J.” Chavez, 20, escaped from pol...
Clovis man arrested on arson charges
October 31st, 2003
Police arrested a Clovis man Wednesday night in connection with a house that burned down last weekend.
Police said Matthew Southers, 20, admitted to burning down a house at 820 1/2 Jones late Saturday...
‘Day of the Dead’ to be held for ENMU students
October 31st, 2003
Those who knew Eric Hodgest say they don’t need his picture to see his face. Or to remember his smile. Or even his charm.
Still, Hodgest’s photo, along with those of three other Eastern New Mexic...
Life is a little easier with Clovis Meals on Wheels
October 31st, 2003
Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series of United Way agency profiles scheduled for publication each Sunday, Wednesday and Friday through Nov. 21.
Upon being released from the hospital after...
My Life
October 31st, 2003
Editor’s note: James Randall is the command chief master sergeant for the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon Air Force Base. His diary began Monday and concludes today.
Hello from Kirtland Air Force Bas...
Casillas, Joseph "Joe Bob"
October 31st, 2003
JOSEPH CASILLAS
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton in Clovis.Joseph “Joe Bob” P. Casillas, 49, of Chandler, Ariz., died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, in Chandler.
He was born on Sep...
Wildcats junior takes different path
October 31st, 2003
Keeping up with the Joneses is a family matter for one Clovis Wildcat.
Junior cornerback Jacob Jones is the youngest of six siblings to play sports at Clovis High, joining former soccer standouts Larr...
Video Reviews 10/30
October 30th, 2003
The Hulk — PG-13
Featuring: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliot, Josh Lucas, Nick Nolte
The comic book character created by Stan Lee comes to life in “The Hulk.” Bruce Banner...
CCC president is education secretary finalist
October 30th, 2003
Dr. Beverlee McClure, president of Clovis Community College, has been selected as one of six finalists for the position of state Secretary of Education, Gov. Bill Richardson’s office announced Wedne...
Sex crimes to be target in special session
October 30th, 2003
The special session of the state Legislature is likely to pass a significant new law or laws on sexual predators, but its results on the other two issues announced by Gov. Bill Richardson — roads an...
Weekend area prep football capsules
October 30th, 2003
All Times MST
FORT SUMNER (7-2) AT SPRINGER (7-2)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
DISTRICT 2-1A RECORDS: Fort Sumner 2-0, Springer 2-0.
LAST WEEK: The Foxes roughed up Questa 61-14 at home. Springer shut out McCu...
Local elementary school off probation
October 30th, 2003
Clovis schools Superinten-dent Neil Nuttall was pleased to learn Wednesday evening the district had succeeded in its Oct. 3 appeal of a decision to place Bella Vista Elementary on probation.
In a pres...
Police Blotter 10/30
October 30th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
About 7:45 Monday, school administrators contacted police to report that a contractor had found a for...
10/30
October 30th, 2003
TODAY
AA — 7 p.m. Closed 12 X 12 study. Sacred Heart School.
Friends of the Library — 7 p.m. in the Wentland Room at Clovis Carver Library. Details: 769-7840.
Autism Family Support Group — 7 p....
Academy victims stand to benefit from new system
October 30th, 2003
A victim’s confidentiality versus the public disclosure necessary to prosecute crimes and hold individuals accountable: That’s the tightrope students and administrators at the Air Force Academy ha...
Column fueled by 'tons' of fan mail
October 30th, 2003
This column receives tons of mail proclaiming its brilliance. Oh, OK, a smattering of e-mails, often questioning the writer’s mental state.
Here is some fun stuff.
What will you ask God when you fin...
Testing could help fight education rot
October 30th, 2003
Last week’s column discussed parts of Abigail and Stephen Thernstrom’s new book, “No Excuses: Closing the Racial Gap in Learning.” It’s a gap that finds the average black high school graduat...
Zias in position to clinch postseason berth
October 30th, 2003
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team begins a regular-season-ending, three-match homestand with a key 7 p.m. Lone Star Conference South Division clash on Friday against Angel...
Halloween fun haunts area
October 30th, 2003
Area Halloween events will kick off this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. when Clovis Community College sponsors a trick or treating event in the Commons area. Those interested in further information may call...
Miller, Ralph E.
October 29th, 2003
Ralph E. Miller
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Ralph E. Miller. 93, of Clovis, a retired farmer and rancher, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on May 1...
Cavemen top Cats in 4-5A boys soccer
October 28th, 2003
CARLSBAD — Senior Joey Ongaga, second in the state with 35 goals, added four to his total in the first 20 minutes of play on Tuesday as Carlsbad handed the Clovis High Wildcats a 6-1 loss in Distric...
Lady Buffs roll to three-game win over ENMU
October 28th, 2003
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M extended a couple of long winning streaks and gave coach Tony Graystone his school record 160th career victory Tuesday night as the Lady Buffaloes defeated Eastern New...
Texico junior fills in nicely
October 28th, 2003
TEXICO'S FIVE-GAME WIN over Estancia gave the Lady Spikers the top seed in this week’s District 6-2A volleyball tournament and the right to host the championship match on Saturday.
It also as...
Expansion of state’s sex offender laws squelched
October 28th, 2003
House Democrats have squelched Republican attempts to get an expansion of the state’s sex offender registration law on the special session calendar.
A House committee ruled Tuesday that toughening t...
AEDs to be available in rural areas
October 28th, 2003
Heart attack victims in rural eastern New Mexico will have greater access to medical attention, thanks to a recent $251,709 grant from the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration, Office...
Making fitness a function of military life a great program
October 28th, 2003
Editor’s note: James Randall is the command chief master sergeant for the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon Air Force Base. His diary will continue through Friday.
My Tuesday:
The alarm went off at 5:15...
Advocacy center driven by truth
October 28th, 2003
Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series of United Way agency profiles scheduled for publication each Sunday, Wednesday and Friday through Nov. 21.
The Oasis Children's Advocacy Center in Clov...
Jones, J.L.
October 28th, 2003
J.L. JONES
Services: Have been held.
Jewel L. “J.L.” Jones, 68, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, at the VA hospital in Albuquerque.
He was born on Oct. 12, 1935, in Votaw, Texas, to Rob an...
Mother appeals for help
October 28th, 2003
Nora Cross and her daughter, Teresa, got a shock Sept. 4 that hasn’t let up yet.
On being examined at Women’s Medical Center here in Clovis, Teresa was told her unborn son has a rare condition in...
10/29
October 28th, 2003
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Suejan J...
Suicide bombings belittle meaning of religious day
October 28th, 2003
It is perhaps a sign of degradation in our times that the coming of almost any religious holiday brings warnings of death and destruction — not from any supernatural being but from misguided humans...
Indian trader has seen much history
October 28th, 2003
H. W. Rehorn says he is the oldest Indian trader in New Mexico. He has been at it 43 years. He is now 82 and still in the business in his Indian Shop of Triangle, inside Triangle Home Center on North...
Game is symptom of larger problem
October 28th, 2003
I guess I’m obligated to be offended by this new board game. After all, Al Sharpton says I should. And not just Rev. Al, either. Many other people — including NAACP President Kweisi Mfume and radi...
Internet suspect nabbed
October 28th, 2003
A three-week undercover sting operation led to the arrest of George Ford, 28, who police say used the Internet to lure what he thought was a 14-year-old girl into a meeting.
Ford actually had been cor...
10/28
October 28th, 2003
TODAY
Senior Community Service Employment Program — Job opportunities to Senior citizens 55 and older. Details: 473-0428.
American Legion Post 25 Bingo — 7 p.m. 2400 West...
Cannon raises more than $100k for needy
October 28th, 2003
Personnel at Cannon Air Force Base donated more than $100,000 to charity through this year’s Combined Federal Campaign, according to Master Sgt. Stephen Pederson, project officer for campaign.
The d...
No justification for abortions after partial birth
October 28th, 2003
The renewed debate over a federal ban on partial-birth abortion has reminded us of the unwillingness of abortion supporters to accept even the most sensible restrictions on the controversial practice....
Judge's book is politically one sided
October 28th, 2003
Judge Robert Bork is known to many Americans. Back in the presidency of Ronald Reagan he was nominated by “the great communicator” to the Supreme Court, then rejected on controversial grounds by t...
No excuse for racial gap in education
October 28th, 2003
Abigail and Stephen Thernstrom have produced a book that should rock the nation. “No Excuses: Closing the Racial Gap in Learning” is a brilliant analysis of what ails American education today. Tho...
Officials fear more arson cases
October 28th, 2003
Clovis fire and police officials believe two recent structure fires in abandoned buildings were arson and the fire chief said he fears more arson cases will hit Clovis soon.
Firefighters found houses...
Texico wins seeding playoff
October 27th, 2003
SANTA ROSA — Amber Parmer collected 15 kills and 12 blocks and Sissy Loper dished out 43 assists as Texico beat Estancia 25-18, 20-25, 25-12, 24-26, 15-12 in a playoff game for the top seed in this...
Hounds face tough task at Kingsville
October 27th, 2003
Weekly news & notes about Eastern New Mexico
THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY football team has lost its two toughest tests of the season — 24-14 decisions on the road against Abilene...
Clovis police say Halloween not a problem
October 26th, 2003
Clovis police say Halloween hasn’t been a major cause of trouble in Clovis in past years, and they hope this year’s holiday also will be quiet.
Unlike in other communities where crime erupts on O...
10/27
October 26th, 2003
MONDAY
Clovis Gem and Mineral Society — 6:30 p.m., meeting. Clovis Carver Library, Ingram Room. Public is welcome. Details: 762-5901.
Senior Community Service Employment Program — Job opportunitie...
Nuclear accord is cause for cautious optimism in U.S.
October 26th, 2003
The news that three European diplomats have persuaded Iran to accept stricter international inspections of its nuclear facilities hardly eliminates all cause for concern that Iran might try to develop...
Heine and Huber defended Colorado
October 26th, 2003
When Big War II broke out, every red-blooded American kid who believed in baseball, cowboys, and the American Way shouldered his Red Ryder BB gun in the relentless struggle against tyranny. The scenar...
Clovis not spooked by Halloween fun
October 26th, 2003
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about Halloween. Some responses:
“Halloween, as in any activity, can be fun or evil. I believe this age-long tradition should be a fun time for chi...
Lady Cats want shot at Eldorado
October 26th, 2003
Not that they’re looking ahead, but the Clovis High Lady Wildcats have a mission this week — beat Eldorado.
In order to do that, they’ll have to take care of business against Hobbs on Tuesday ni...
Quick goal tops ENMU
October 26th, 2003
ADA, Okla. — It took East Central just 11 seconds to get on the board Sunday, and that’s all the Lady Tigers needed.
ECU handed Eastern New Mexico University a 1-0 Lone Star Conference women’s s...
Manzano shuts out Cats
October 25th, 2003
The Manzano Monarchs handed Clovis High a 3-0 loss on Saturday in District 4-5A boys soccer at Yucca Complex.
Joaquin Herrera and Rogilio Martinez scored in the first half for Manzano (7-9-1, 3-5 dist...
Attorney: Sex-exploitation photos may have been altered
October 25th, 2003
Editor’s note: This story contains information that some readers may find offensive. The Clovis News Journal is withholding the suspect’s name in an effort to protect the identity of the child inv...
Turn back the hands of time
October 25th, 2003
Welcome to the dark side ... of the day.
Yes, it’s that time again. Time to set back the clocks and bid farewell to that extra hour of daylight.
Except, of course, in Arizona (not including the Na...
Clovis News Journal wins general excellence press award
October 25th, 2003
The Clovis News Journal won the New Mexico Press Association’s general excellence award for newspapers under 10,000 circulation, along with 10 awards in other categories.
During the association’s...
Shoppers go nuts over arts and crafts at Peanut Festival
October 25th, 2003
People are going nuts over the 30th annual Peanut Valley Festival, but it’s because of the arts and crafts, not the peanuts.
Approximately 140 vendors packed into almost every available space Saturd...
Court Dispositions 10/26
October 25th, 2003
Here are recent dispositions recorded in Curry County District Court:
Elsi Hill, 41, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property over $250, possession of a controlled substance, possession of less th...
Cops & Courts 10/26
October 25th, 2003
The Clovis Police Department is looking for volunteers to ride around the city and report suspicious activities.
Those participating in “Code Blue,” a volunteer citizens patrol, will meet at the C...
Police Blotter 10/26
October 25th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A resident at the 800 block of East Eighth Street called police about 10 a.m. on Oct. 18 to report he...
Lifesaver Food Banks feeds famished families
October 25th, 2003
If the weather changes or the kids are just getting out of school for the summer, Joe Callahan is right on top of it.
But Callahan isn’t a businessman looking for angles in the marketplace. He’s t...
10/26
October 25th, 2003
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Carolyn...
Administration pulling wool over America's eyes
October 25th, 2003
Thank God for George Orwell. If it weren’t for the British author who wrote the novel 1984, a cautionary tale about a totalitarian society, we’d have a hard time finding the perfect word to descri...
Cowboys-mania affects household again
October 25th, 2003
I’ve become so lost lately in my own world of work and school, I didn’t realize the event of phenomenal proportions taking place before my very eyes.
I wasn’t aware how big this event really wa...
Clovis police department still under-appreciated
October 25th, 2003
So much has been said about our Clovis police force. They are underpaid, understaffed and more. Yes, they are underpaid. Otherwise we would not be understaffed.
Our officers put their lives on the li...
Foote, Roy
October 25th, 2003
Roy Foote
Services: Have been held.
Roy Foote, 83, of Tucumcari, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, in Amarillo.
He was born on Dec. 3, 1919, in Orlando, Okla.
He was an active farmer and rancher in the Tu...
Zias reach .500 mark in volleyball
October 25th, 2003
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — It’s been a long climb to the .500 mark for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team.
The Zias finally made it Saturday — and also put themselves in an improved po...
Zias fall to Northeastern in soccer
October 25th, 2003
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State got two goals and an assist from Marie Widerman and defeated Eastern New Mexico University 4-1 on Friday in Lone Star Conference women's soccer.
Widerman assist...
Mules break out in rout of Dimmitt
October 25th, 2003
MULESHOE — One down for Muleshoe, two to go.
Needing a late charge to extend their run of consecutive playoff berths to seven, the Mules turned in their most dominating performance of the season Fri...
Wolverines, Foxes continue to roll
October 25th, 2003
EUNICE — The Texico Wolverines continued their domination of the regular-season schedule Friday night, piling up 435 total yards — all on the ground — in a 54-0 dismantling of Eunice in a Distri...
Friday football scores
October 24th, 2003
Area scores
District 4-5A
Clovis 41, Hobbs 0
District 3A
Texico 54, Eunice 0
District 2A
Fort Sumner 61, Questa 14
Six-man District 3
Melrose 50, Vaughn/Corona 0
Non-dis...
Peddling the fall harvest
October 24th, 2003
About this time of year, as leaves turn auburn, orange and yellow; bright pumpkins, straight from the patch, add to the colors of the season as they begin appearing at roadside stands.
Fall time also...
Get out and live, mon!
October 24th, 2003
“Clyde plays electric base; plays it with finesse and grace.”
So are the opening words of a song by Waylon Jennings, written for his base player who complained there was never a song with his name...
‘WhyNot?’ Web site may include Clovis, with our help
October 24th, 2003
Considering, that Halloween is coming up, I was going to write about some great Halloween related Web sites. But that has changed. Something significant has occurred and something even more significan...
95th Birthday
October 24th, 2003
Wilson
Eva Wilson of Clovis will celebrate her 95th birthday at noon on Wednesday at the home of her daughter.
The celebration will be hosted by her children, Arnold Wilson and Lucille Johnson, both o...
Weddings 10/26
October 24th, 2003
Corrie
Lindsay Rose McCluskey of Fort Collins, Colo., and Brian Scott Corrie of Fort Collins, were joined in marriage on Aug. 30, 2003, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Collins.
The Rev. Ca...
Engagements 10/26
October 24th, 2003
Brakebill-Gallman
Dayna and Gary Hoadley of Clovis and Rocky and Karla Brakebill of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Desirae Brakebill of Lubbock, to Deon G...
School Menus for Week of 10/26
October 24th, 2003
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — French toast, juice, milk. Lunch — Deli sandwich, tator tots, lettuce/pickles, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Waffles, juice, milk. Lunch — Spaghetti, green b...
Organizations 10/26
October 24th, 2003
Beta Phi
Beta Phi members held a monthly business meeting on Oct. 6 with hostesses Mary Ann Vinson and June Patrick.
Correspondence was received from Theta Rho chapter of Farwell inviting District 1 t...
Senior Menus 10/26
October 24th, 2003
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Sunday: Free Halloween fun day; 11:30 a.m. Bingo; 1 p.m. — Gift walk; 2 p.m. — Dance; Costume contest.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — H...
Alleged abuser arrested
October 23rd, 2003
A 30-year-old woman will be arraigned this afternoon in Curry County District Court following the discovery of photographs that show her sexually abusing a child, officials said.
According to an arres...
Preliminary list for education secretary formed
October 23rd, 2003
A committee charged with picking “approximately five” candidates for the state Secretary of Education has prepared a preliminary list, a spokeswoman for Gov. Bill Richardson said on Thursday.
Cath...
Portales peanut festival will have locals going nuts
October 23rd, 2003
Once a year, it’s OK to go nuts — peanuts, after all, are a big part of the local economy and they’re the guests of honor at Portales’ annual Peanut Valley Festival.
The 30th annual Peanut Val...
10/24
October 23rd, 2003
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Carolyn...
Public record 10/24
October 23rd, 2003
Compiled from court records from Oct. 16 through Oct. 21
Marriage Licenses
Terrell Lee Bearden Jr., 22, and Jaclyn Marie Rink, 20, both of Clovis
Arthur Raymond Medina, 61, and Cynthia Jeanett...
Minor fire fought at restaurant
October 23rd, 2003
Clovis firefighters extinguished a blaze in the bathroom of the Kripple Creek Restaurant, 2400 N. Prince, about 3 p.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported and damage was minor, officials said.
Lt. M...
Government should steer clear of 'official' distractions
October 23rd, 2003
Drivers entering El Paso County on Interstate 25 are now greeted with signs informing them they are on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The signs that went up a few weeks ago were the culmination o...
Justice has scared leftists into agression
October 23rd, 2003
The nomination of Justice Janice Rogers Brown of the California Supreme Court to become a federal Court of Appeals judge has brought out vicious special interest groups with their long knives — and...
Reimportation of drugs counterproductive
October 23rd, 2003
Americans have often wondered what possible use there is for Canada. If not for ice hockey, Pamela Anderson and Moosehead beer, they could forget it even exists. In the old cartoon map depicting life...
Gilmore, Monroe
October 23rd, 2003
Monroe Gilmore
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Elida Baptist Church
Mr. Monroe Gilmore, 88, of Portales, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care in Portales.
He was born on Aug. 28, 191...
Local woman gets support from shelter
October 23rd, 2003
Domestic violence crosses all boundaries and exists in many forms. That’s the message from one Clovis resident who credits the local Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence for helping her get out...
Police Blotter 10/24 - 2
October 23rd, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded to a Clovis rent-to-own business about noon on Thursday after receiving a report tha...
Court Dispositions 10/24
October 23rd, 2003
Here are recent dispositions recorded in Curry County District Court:
>Josh D. Hinderliter, 29, entered Alford plea (pleaded guilty while maintaining innocence) to aggravated battery. Proceedings sus...
Police Blotter 10/24
October 23rd, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded about 4 a.m. Saturday to a reported rollover crash with injuries at a store parking...
Hounds wary of underachieving Lions
October 23rd, 2003
PORTALES — Texas A&M-Commerce is coming off a discouraging home loss to West Texas A&M, and at 1-6 is not having even close to the kind of season it envisioned.
Still, Eastern New Mexico University...
ENMU sets modest goals for conference cross country meet
October 23rd, 2003
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University second-year cross country coach Greg LaSage knows that the Abilene Christians of the world are out of range in Saturday’s Lone Star Conference cross cou...
Local rappers are now new ‘soldiers for Christ’
October 23rd, 2003
The beat is still the same, but the message they deliver has changed.
Since having a change of heart, saying goodbye to a thug-like mentality and leaving behind a music group called Ride n’ Smoke, t...
A View From Under the Pew
October 23rd, 2003
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation. He decided last week to try out Willifred the white rat’s experimental tiny ti...
Religion Calendar
October 23rd, 2003
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
First Baptist Single Adults —...
New pastor for Portales church
October 23rd, 2003
PORTALES — Llano Estacado Community Church of Portales has a new pastor.
Rev. Christopher George was previously pastor of Lubbock Metropolitan Community Church. The Lubbock church is affiliated with...
Oct. 23 video reviews
October 23rd, 2003
A look at videos available for rental in the Clovis area.
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle - PG 13
Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu, Demi Moore, Bernie Mac, Luke Wilson
In this second ins...
Portales forfeits two wins
October 23rd, 2003
The Portales Rams had to forfeit their first two games of the football season on Wednesday — wins over West Las Vegas and Tularosa — due to the use of an ineligible player.
“There was a mixup in...
Cats' 2004 grid schedule features several new foes
October 23rd, 2003
The 2004 Clovis football schedule will have a decidedly different look than in recent years, with Cibola and Sandia joining District 4-5A in place of Eldorado and Manzano.
Other changes include Amaril...
Area high school football capsules
October 23rd, 2003
All Times MDT
TEXICO (7-0) AT EUNICE (2-6)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
DISTRICT 3-1A RECORDS: Texico 1-0, Eunice 0-1.
LAST WEEK: The Wolverines, ranked No. 1 in Class 1A, shut out Loving 33-0 at Texico. Eunic...
New Mexico makes case for bases
October 22nd, 2003
Randy Harris, a Clovis banker and member of the New Mexico Military Base Planning Commission, said he’s optimistic New Mexico won’t lose any of its four bases in an upcoming process of military co...
Suspected killer has area ties
October 22nd, 2003
TUCUMCARI — A man suspected of killing two Oklahoma residents on Saturday is known to have frequented eastern New Mexico in recent months, officials said on Wednesday.
Scott James Eizember, 42, is s...
County officials consider jail option
October 22nd, 2003
Area county officials are entertaining the idea of funding a 2,000-bed jail that would house criminals from Logan to Lingo.
Curry County Commission Chairman Tim Ashley is spearheading the idea, which...
City travel expenses down from last year
October 22nd, 2003
Editor’s note: The Clovis News Journal conducts periodic checks of financial records of various public entities. Here’s a look at city of Clovis travel expenses from January to date.
City spendin...
Water authority looks ahead to funds
October 22nd, 2003
TEXICO — Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority’s board on Wednesday approved two proposals aimed at helping secure federal funding.
Officials have said the Ute Water project will cost about $2...
County votes down Nevada trip for Fair Board, spouses
October 22nd, 2003
County Commissioners turned down a request Tuesday by the Curry County Fair Board to send three board members and their wives on an all-expenses-paid trip to the International Association of Fairs an...
10/23
October 22nd, 2003
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Carolyn...
North Korea's neighbors could be best control
October 22nd, 2003
Only a few years ago, a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries would have focused on good intentions about making trade freer and more open. The fact this meeting is dominated by t...
New Mexico loves to show off its stars
October 22nd, 2003
There is something about stars — the kind that ride in limousines and fly first class, not the kind that populate our skies — that make people giddy.
Val Kilmer’s relationship with our state ...
Education does not come from money
October 22nd, 2003
“Excellent schools deliver a clear message to their students: No Excuses. No excuses for failing to do your homework, failing to work hard in general; no excuses for fighting with other students, ru...
Supercomputers? Not a problem
October 22nd, 2003
Just the thought of navigating around a computer can send shivers up the spine of some adults. But a group of junior high and high school students from Clovis and Melrose are on their way to becoming...
Naggs, Bill
October 22nd, 2003
BILL ALAN NAGGS
Services: Have been held.
Bill Alan Naggs, 13, of Clovis died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, in his home.
He was born Feb. 5, 1990, in Clovis.
He attended Faith Christian Family Church and Clo...
Melrose clinches third seed in 3-1A
October 21st, 2003
DORA — A two-game deficit was too much for the Dora Lady Coyotes as Melrose escaped with a 25-21, 25-23, 19-25, 11-25, 15-13 victory Tuesday in a District 3-1A matchup.
“We played really hard,”...
City still in hunt for baseball team
October 21st, 2003
Clovis remains in the running for a minor league professional baseball team, but a decision one way or the other won’t be forthcoming anytime soon.
Representatives of the Southwestern League, former...
Wolverines not looking past Eunice
October 21st, 2003
THE TEXICO WOLVERINES have won 18 of 19 games over the last two seasons. The Eunice Cardinals ended a 19-game losing streak by beating Cloudcroft in their 2003 season opener, but have managed just a 2...
Resolutions may prove irrelevant if Shiites are restless
October 21st, 2003
The United States recently tinkered with a United Nations resolution on Iraq enough to get the Security Council to pass it unanimously. In Congress the controversy over President Bush’s request for...
A day in the life of the ‘Desperate Six’
October 21st, 2003
Back in the summer of 1922, there existed in Clovis a gang of young boys called the “Desperate Six.” The gang got started when four eighth-grade boys asked two third-grade boys to join them.
This...
Affirmative action benefits apply to every race
October 21st, 2003
I guess I touched a nerve.
That much seems apparent from the dozens of responses to my recent column about a hospital in Abington, Pa., where a white man asked that no black doctors or nurses be allo...
Cops bust duo
October 21st, 2003
It won’t shut down the flow of methamphetamine to Clovis, but police say a Monday evening drug bust at a Clovis truck stop will put a significant dent in the availability of meth on Clovis streets.
...
Mother charged with filing false report
October 21st, 2003
Portales police have arrested a woman who said Sunday that she found an abandoned baby in a park.
Police said Tuesday they now believe the newborn belonged to the woman who said she found the baby wh...
Slack, Bessie
October 21st, 2003
BESSIE SLACK
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Bessie Slack, 94, of Portales, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Jan. 18, 1909, in Elida, to Sara...
Calendar for 10/22
October 21st, 2003
TODAY
Pot Luck Supper for Former British Citizens — 6 p.m. 801 Community Center. 4000 Lew Wallace Drive in Clovis. Details: 769-8072 or 769-0269.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Commu...
Police Blotter for 10/22
October 21st, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police received a call from a gas station on 700 South Prince Street about 11 p.m. Oct. 15 where the...
Boy Scouts striving to keep teenagers in uniform
October 21st, 2003
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of United Way agency profiles scheduled for publication each Sunday, Wednesday and Friday through Nov. 21.
Like most other youth-oriented associations,...
Accused molester arraigned
October 21st, 2003
Accused child molester Harry Robbs hung his head during his initial appearance Monday afternoon before Magistrate Judge Doug Miller upon learning that his bail will be $75,000 cash only.
“Whew,” w...
Abandoned baby found in Portales by jogger
October 21st, 2003
PORTALES — A newborn boy is in good health after a woman said she found him abandoned at a park on Sunday morning while she was jogging.
Police say they have identified the mother and further invest...
Robbery suspect indicted
October 21st, 2003
Sammy Guerrero, 21, faces sentences that could total more than 40 years in jail following his indictment Thursday by a Curry County grand jury in connection with a string of armed robberies from June...
Local Briefs 10/21
October 21st, 2003
County commission to consider loans
The Curry County Commission will consider authorizing loans for two volunteer fire departments at its regular meeting today.
The commission will consider a $...
10/21
October 21st, 2003
TODAY
Foster Care/Adoption Orientation — 6-7 p.m., Children Youth and Families Department, 221 W. Llano Estacado Blvd. Details: 763-0014.
Clovis Kart Association — 7 p.m., Monthly meeting at K-Bob...
FDA regulations are restricting women's choices
October 21st, 2003
T he recommendation from a scientific adviso
ry panel that the Food and Drug
Administration allow silicone breast implants back on the market 11 years after the FDA banned them in 1992 highlights...
Matt. 25 should remember the lighthouse
October 21st, 2003
The Matt. 25 resource center sounds like a wonderful idea to help the needy.
However, open your eyes and see that we already have the Salvation Army and also the Lighthouse Mission that provide food,...
Clovis knows whose character counts
October 21st, 2003
Clovis’ public schools are celebrating Character Counts week. A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked participants for examples of people whose character is a standard for others to follow....
Business Briefs
October 21st, 2003
Bingaman seeks federal and state transportation funds
Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., is pushing for federal and state funding of two key highway projects in Curry County.
Bingaman has asked the ch...
Grad, student assistants integral part of ENMU coaching staff
October 20th, 2003
WITH FOUR FULLTIME PAID coaches, Eastern New Mexico University's football staff is supplemented by graduate assistants Josh Lynn and Mike Connelly, plus a number of student assistants.
Virtually all o...
Win is music to ears of Wildcat band
October 19th, 2003
The Clovis High School Wildcat band beat 32 other high school bands from five states to win the Zia Marching Festival in Albuquerque on Saturday night, head band director Bill Allred said.
The Univers...
Cannon spouses rely on each other
October 19th, 2003
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — For most newcomers to Cannon, New Mexico is a long way from home. That means many young spouses of military personnel stationed at Cannon have no family in the area and no fr...
City commissioners approve new codes
October 19th, 2003
Clovis city commissioners voted 6-2 Thursday to introduce an ordinance adopting the International family of building codes for all construction purposes, except for electrical work, where the National...
Reward increased in Tucker case
October 19th, 2003
The owners of a Clovis business want to boost the reward money offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the death of Clovis businessman J.C. Tucker.
Since Tucker was shot Sept. 4...
Pope’s humane legacy will live on through the ages
October 19th, 2003
“May you live 100 years!” shouted Poles when Pope John Paul II first visited his homeland in 1979 after having been elected pope in 1978. The ailing pope, who last week celebrated the 25th year of...
Wife’s list secret to successful column
October 19th, 2003
I spent time recently reading my wife’s daily journals, a set of diaries dating back more than 50 years to the day we married. Without going into detail, I have to say we award-winning journalists m...
Agreement means more money for vets
October 19th, 2003
Congress and the Bush administration have agreed to a $22.1 billion deal over 10 years that will dramatically pare back a century-old ban on “concurrent receipt” of both military retired pay and t...
Police Blotter 10/20
October 19th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police received two calls shortly before midnight Tuesday regarding drive-by shootings
According to a...
Brandon, Helen M.
October 19th, 2003
Helen M. Brandon
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Helen M. Brandon, 92, of Clovis, a homemaker, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on March 1, 1911, in Rog...
Hounds, Zias get down to work
October 19th, 2003
PORTALES — Garland Coleman isn’t satisfied with Eastern New Mexico University’s spot — third — in the Lone Star Conference South Division men’s preseason basketball poll.
After all, the Gr...
Steers notch 10 sacks in beating Hart
October 19th, 2003
FARWELL — With Farwell struggling to get its offense rolling, the Steers relied on their defense.
Senior defensive end Grant Gregory led a furious pass rush that produced 10 sacks against Hart quart...
Buffs ride four TDs from Ruiz to win over Broncos
October 19th, 2003
MELROSE — The Melrose Buffaloes defeated the Floyd Broncos 42-26 in a six-man District 3 game on Friday night.
“The rivalry it has become the last five years has been unbelievable,” Melrose coac...
Appelman leads CHS harriers
October 19th, 2003
HOBBS — Senior Matt Appelman led from start to finish and paced the Clovis High boys to their fourth team win of the cross country season in Saturday’s Hobbs Invitational.
Appelman’s time of 16...
Clovis High's Seefeld headed for Arizona
October 19th, 2003
Warm weather and a coach with a reputation for building championship-caliber programs convinced Clovis senior Jason Seefeld he wanted to play college baseball at the University of Arizona.
Seefeld, t...
Turnovers costly to Hounds in loss to Midwestern State
October 19th, 2003
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — D.D. Dotson caught only two passes, but both went for touchdowns Saturday night as Midwestern State defeated Eastern New Mexico University 24-14 in Lone Star Conference South...
Athletes face tough choices
October 19th, 2003
One season flows into another.
Football starts before Labor Day. By Thanksgiving, basketball practice is three weeks old. Baseball and track begin before Valentine’s Day.
It’s a steady diet of pra...
Q&A: Rajan K. Mirchandani, M.D.
October 18th, 2003
Rajan K. Mirchandani, M.D., 46, will be opening a private practice in Clovis in January.
Q: Where do you presently work?
A: I’ve been working in the Urgent Care Center at Plains Regional Medical Ce...
Agreement made: No increase in water rates
October 18th, 2003
New Mexico American Water Company has reached an agreement with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to drop its request to increase Clovis water rates this year.
City Attorney Dave Richards to...
The woman in the sunbonnet leaves legacy that will never die
October 18th, 2003
Teola Artman was a mainstay in Clovis-area scouting for more than 50 years.
Artman, who moved to Clovis in 1930 with her husband Emery, a signal supervisor with the Santa Fe railroad, became a den mot...
United Way: 2003 goal is $375,000
October 18th, 2003
Curry County United Way officials are looking to raise about 20 percent more money than a year ago.
“It’s an aggressive goal, but we need to let the community know that this is the bare minimum th...
'Homeward bound' becomes a reality for local families
October 18th, 2003
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of United Way agency profiles scheduled for publication each Sunday, Wednesday and Friday through Nov. 21.
Before Habitat for Humanity helped build them...
'Taste' tickets still available
October 18th, 2003
About 235 tickets remain for Thursday’s Taste of Home Cooking School, sponsored by the Clovis News-Journal, the Portales News-Tribune and several other area businesses, newspaper advertising directo...
Supreme Court seemingly headed for banner year
October 18th, 2003
T he U.S. Supreme Court got off to a commend
able start last week on its 2003-2004 term by
refusing to hear the Conant vs. Walters case regarding doctors and medical marijuana. But apart from the P...
Straight story about man's tragic suicide
October 18th, 2003
My name is LeAnn Westley (Johnson) and I am the daughter of Anthony “Tony” Johnson, sometimes known by strangers as the “man who jumped off Hotel Clovis.”
I would like to express my feelings a...
Limbaugh would not benefit from jail
October 18th, 2003
Although there are many who would like to see Rush Limbaugh hoisted on his own petard (excuse my French), I say let there be no rush to judgment.
Like many Americans of all colors, Limbaugh has merely...
Archie, Joseph
October 18th, 2003
Joseph Archie
Services: Have been held.
Joseph Archie, 87, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, at Albuquerque Specialty Hospital.
He was born on June 9, 1916, in Limestone, Texas, to Henr...
10/19
October 18th, 2003
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Carolyn...
Friday area prep football roundup
October 18th, 2003
FORT SUMNER 54, McCURDY 0 — At Fort Sumner, sophomore Ryan Fikany and senior Jameson West had big games and the Foxes did all their scoring in the final 21 minutes of the half to turn the District 2...
Friday area prep football scores
October 17th, 2003
NEW MEXICO
District 3-1A
Texico 33, Loving 0
District 2-1A
Fort Sumner 54, McCurdy 0
Six-man Distict 3
Melrose 44, Floyd 26
TEXAS
District 4-1A
Farwell 33, Hart 6
Bovina 23, Springlake-Earth 8
Distric...
NFL Capsules — Week 7
October 17th, 2003
Week 7
(times MDT)
Sunday
DALLAS (4-1) At DETROIT (1-4)
11 a.m., Fox
OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 3.
RECORD VS. SPREAD — Cowboys 4-1. Lions 3-2.
SERIES RECORD — Lions lead 9-8.
LAST MEETING — Li...
Obesity is expanding in America
October 17th, 2003
Lack of exercise and too much fast food has helped Americans exchange clipboard tummies for Buddha bellies in increasing numbers over the past two decades.
The climb has been so daunting that one expe...
Birthdays for Week of 10/19
October 17th, 2003
Rubie Carmichael of Portales celebrated her 100th birthday this weekend at Central Baptist Church in Clovis.
A party was hosted by her daughter, Chloe, family and friends.
She was born on Nov. 7, 1903...
Everyone loves a freebie ... software, that is
October 17th, 2003
Every one loves free software right? Especially when it’s spyware and virus free. Go take a peek at
www.coffeecup.com/freestuff/
and you’ll find a pretty good selection of free programs to play wi...
Halloween is all about fun, not evil
October 17th, 2003
Once upon a place and time, there was a magical, charming, innocent world. The autumn days would follow frosty nights, moving from jacket to shirtsleeves to jacket again, and the buckeyes and acorns w...
Club Notes for Week of 10/19
October 17th, 2003
BPO DOES
Clovis Drove No. 108 held a regular meeting on Oct. 9 with President Kaye Parrish presiding.
The charter was draped in memory of long-time member Marie Reichenborn who recently died. The drov...
Senior Calendar for Week of 10/19
October 17th, 2003
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Sunday: 2 p.m. — Dance.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — HIBAC.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. — Blood sugar...
Births for 10/19
October 17th, 2003
Byrd
Jerry and Laurie Byrd of Clovis are the parents of a 6-pound girl born on Sept. 9, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Her name is Emily Dawn Byrd.
Her grandparents are Don and Sh...
Weddings and Anniversaries for 10/19
October 17th, 2003
WEDDINGS
Ford
Rebekah Brackman of Stillwater, Okla., and Jon Ford of Clovis were joined in marriage on April 11, 2003, in Eureka Springs, Ark.
The Rev. Matthew Brackman performed the double ring cerem...
School Menus - Week of 10/19
October 17th, 2003
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast burrito, juice, milk. Lunch — Ravioli, green beans, Italian cheese toast, pineapple tidbits, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit, juice, m...
Lady Cats sweep Carlsbad
October 16th, 2003
CARLSBAD — Monique Walker collected 14 kills and seven blocks and Alissa McDowell added five kills and five aces as Clovis beat Carlsbad 25-20, 25-13, 25-15 on Tuesday in a District 4-5A match....
Hounds faces Midwestern in battle of playoff-caliber teams
October 16th, 2003
Will this be the year the Eastern New Mexico University football team breaks through to earn an NCAA Division II playoff berth?
The Greyhounds are about to get a good indication of where they stand.
S...
You never know where you will find your calling
October 16th, 2003
There was a time in my life when I thought I would be a junior high schoolteacher forever — or at least until I retired. Yet, after seven years of junior high school days filled with spit wads, stud...
Financial Peace University offers series of biblically-based personal...
October 16th, 2003
FARWELL — Through Financial Peace University, the average family eliminates $5,300 in debt while saving $2,700, according to its founder, Dave Ramsey.
“Financial Peace University is a series of 13...
Sex-ring suspect arrested
October 16th, 2003
Harry Robbs, the fourth person charged in connection with a child-sex ring in Clovis, was picked up about 1 p.m. Thursday by the United States Marshals Service while serving soup in a Santa Fe soup ki...
Community leader loses bout with cancer
October 16th, 2003
Those who knew her best invariably described Mary Carol Hartley as a brave, compassionate lady.
Hartley, 62, died at her home Thursday after a 15-year on-and-off bout with cancer.
Hartley’s husband,...
Public Record 10/17
October 16th, 2003
Compiled from court records from Oct. 9 through Wednesday
Marriage Licenses
Ty Jason Moyers, 25, and Rachael Noel Roberts, 24, both of Clovis
Floyd Anthony Queeley, 33, and Carla Lois Floyd, 27, both...
Police Blotter 10/17
October 16th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Clovis fire investigators reported an Oct. 8 car fire at the 1200 block of West Seventh Street looked...
Iran activist inspired choice for Nobel Prize
October 16th, 2003
You could have made a case for former Czech President Vaclav Havel or Pope John Paul II. But the choice of Shirin Ebadi, a lawyer and activist who has been a thorn — though always a legal one — in...
Public exposure of Cubs' fan was not fair
October 16th, 2003
Sure, I’m a Cubs fan and I was bleeding Cubbies blue when they self-destructed in the eighth inning of game six of the National League playoffs. And, yep, I was upset with “the play” that rattle...
Feminists of two minds about women's rights
October 16th, 2003
Feminists champion a woman’s right to choose. They have always taken the position that the right to privacy includes the right to decide what happens to their own bodies. They think such a personal...
Religion Calendar
October 16th, 2003
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
Saturday
Bible St...
Religion Roundup 10/17
October 16th, 2003
Church of Christ hosts popular evangelical speakers on Sunday
Evangelists Max Craddock and Mike Tackett will speak on the keys to living in the Kingdom of God this Sunday through Wednesday at...
10/17
October 16th, 2003
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-re...
Adams, Pamela
October 16th, 2003
Pamela Adams
Services: Have been held.
Pamala Xan Adams, 48, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at her home.
She was born on April 15, 1955, in Fort Sumner.
She was raised in Roswell and gradu...
Area weekend football capsules
October 15th, 2003
All Times MDT
LOVING (4-2) AT TEXICO (6-0)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
DISTRICT 3-1A RECORDS: District opener for both teams.
LAST WEEK: The Falcons had a bye in preparation for the district opener, while the...
Shiplet, William Todd
October 15th, 2003
William Todd Shiplet
Services: Have been held.
William Todd Shiplet, 37, of Midland, Texas, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1965, in Hobbs, to Sandra and Bill Shiplet.
He moved w...
Web Video Reviews 10/16
October 15th, 2003
Oct. 14th Video Releases
The Matrix Reloaded – R
Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Monica Bellucci
This second installment of the Matrix trilogy picks up wi...
Non-profit organizations applaud tax committees decision
October 15th, 2003
As the largest nonprofit corporation in Clovis, Plains Regional Medical Center might have lost millions of dollars if a state blue ribbon tax reform commission recommendation had gone differently, hos...
Pentagon may be creative in condensing bases
October 15th, 2003
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will take a creative approach to shrinking its military base structure, but has not yet set targets for the number of bases to be closed, a senior official said.
Larry Di R...
Melrose preparing for celebration of a centennial
October 15th, 2003
A committee in Melrose is seeking donations and volunteers to help it beautify the village’s Baxter Memorial Park.
In preparation for Melrose’s 100th anniversary celebration in August 2005, the co...
Overpass in works for state road
October 15th, 2003
New Mexico Highway and Transportation Department Secretary Rhonda Faught did not agree to put the proposed State Road 467 overpass on a list of state highway projects at a meeting with Curry County an...
Freedom: A value and company worth fighting for
October 15th, 2003
We’ve heard from a number of readers over the past few months who expressed anxiety and concern about what might happen to the views on these pages if our parent company, Freedom Communications, wer...
Governor has no excuse for reckless driver
October 15th, 2003
This Washington Post guy hung around with Gov. Bill Richardson for a week and wrote about it.
It is not surprising that a reporter from one of the nation’s premiere dailies would want to spend a wee...
Limbaugh's comments clearly not racist
October 15th, 2003
Rush Limbaugh’s comment on ESPN regarding Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Donovan McNabb was: “I don’t think he’s been that good from the get go. I think what we’ve had here is a little o...
10/16
October 15th, 2003
THURSDAY
BPO DOES Annual Spaghetti Dinner — 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Elks Lodge, 218 Sycamore. Adults $5, children under 12 $2. Details: 762-4521.
“Take Your Family To School L...
ENMU spikers sweep past Wayland
October 14th, 2003
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Junior Anna Bellum compiled 17 kills, seven digs and three aces Tuesday night to lead Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team past Wayland Baptist 30-21, 30-27, 31-29.
T...
Clovis Christian denied eligibility extension
October 14th, 2003
CLOVIS CHRISTIAN’S ATTEMPTS to gain accreditation and full membership in the New Mexico Activities Association are still ongoing.
CCS, which became a probationary member of the NMAA in the 2001-02 s...
The state’s blue ribbon tax committee has a long list of recommendat...
October 14th, 2003
Summaries of tax commission recommendations
The Associated Press
Here is a list of recommendations approved by the Blue Ribbon Tax Reform Commission:
—Expand tax rebate for lower income New Mexicans...
Surprise: Clovis is packin’
October 14th, 2003
People who like to speed near Glenarm Drive and Arciniega Drive will soon be in for a surprise. Responding to complaints from neighbors whose children walk to Zia Elementary School, Clovis police have...
Billy the Kid back in middle of controversy
October 14th, 2003
Fort Sumner Mayor Raymond Lopez on Tuesday accused the De Baca County sheriff of “trying to cause a war in De Baca County, city versus county” over testing a body buried in Fort Sumner Cemetery to...
Freedom won’t be sold, agrees to partnership
October 14th, 2003
IRVINE, Calif. — Freedom Communications Inc., whose fractious family owners have been bitterly divided over how to let some of their shareholders cash out, said Tuesday its board of directors has en...
Habitat for Humanity picks up Clovis-area volunteers
October 14th, 2003
Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties picked up an additional seven or eight volunteers from the Clovis area during Tuesday’s orientation meeting in Curry County.
“We were given a l...
Validity of language arts curriculum questioned by school board member
October 14th, 2003
When assistant superintendent for instruction Ladona Clayton reviewed the materials adoption/curriculum revision schedule for language arts Tuesday night, a Clovis school board member questioned its v...
Sena, Edward
October 14th, 2003
EDWARD SENA
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Edward David Sena, 53, of Santa Rosa, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
He was born on Sept. 21, 1950, in Fort Sumner, to t...
'Agreement' may pose threat to American lives
October 14th, 2003
Environmental groups are calling “groundbreaking” an agreement they’ve wrested from the Pentagon that will drastically limit the Navy’s ability to use a new, low frequency sonar system that an...
Hotel Clovis holds story of one tragic life
October 14th, 2003
The only documented death from jumping off the top of Hotel Clovis occurred in 1986. Old timers claim one or two others attempted it but were talked out of it.
Apparently no one was with 27-year-old,...
Racism's biggest blow is impersonality
October 14th, 2003
It was over before we could do anything.
This is maybe 25 years ago. A bunch of us had left work and gone to Westwood, the shopping district in west L.A., for dinner and a movie. We were walking down...
Police Blotter 10/15
October 14th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Junior high officials called police about 1:30 p.m. Thursday after a 14-year-old male student who ha...
10/15
October 14th, 2003
TODAY
“Take Your Family To School Lunch!” — Clovis Municipal Schools. Details: 769-4350.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary....
Freedom agrees to partnership
October 14th, 2003
By MARY ANN MILBOURN
Freedom News Service
IRVINE, Calif. — Freedom Communications Inc., parent of the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune and Quay County Sun in Tucumcari, announced Tuesday...
'Midnight Madness' kicks off ENMU hoop season
October 14th, 2003
For the third year a row, Eastern New Mexico University plans to kick off the basketball season with its version of “Midnight Madness” tonight at Greyhound Arena.
ENMU assistant events director Je...
Area teen accused of crime spree
October 13th, 2003
State police and family members say they have no idea why a 19-year-old ranch hand may have gone on a 2 1/2 hour crime spree through three counties Sunday afternoon, breaking into homes, hijacking car...
10/14
October 13th, 2003
TODAY
Habitat for Humanity — 5 p.m. orientation at the Curry County United Way office, 105 E. Grand. Details: 359-1344 or 356-5292.
V.F.W. Auxiliary 3280 — 7 p.m., meeting at Post 3280. Details: 7...
Administration needs specific goals for Iraq
October 13th, 2003
The Bush administration has a daunting task ahead as it tries to rally renewed support for U.S. policy in Iraq. It will continue to be daunting until the administration is more explicit about what its...
There are absolutes in ethics and politics
October 13th, 2003
In a free society where citizens have many different faiths – in the United States there are now about 2,500 religions – one might think no common standards of right and wrong, either in ethics or...
How Bush could secure second term
October 13th, 2003
The prevailing view in Washington these days is that the Iraq war and its aftermath have placed huge obstacles on President Bush’s path to a second term.
Bush, argue the pundits, had outlined a scen...
Ramsey, Katie May
October 13th, 2003
Katie May Ramsey
Services: Have been held.
Katie May Ramsey, 54, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Clovis, a homemaker, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, in Fort Worth.
She was born on July 9, 1949, in Ja...
Business Briefs 10/14
October 13th, 2003
Watrin named new president
Elizabeth A. “Liz” Watrin was recently appointed as president for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico.
Earlier this month, Watrin and other Blue Cross-Blue...
Police Blotter 10/14
October 13th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Two vehicles received heavy damage in a crash about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at the corner of Hinkle Street...
Air Force project aids education
October 13th, 2003
Much of what the Air Force does involves preparing for battle in the skies over hostile nations, raining lethal strikes down upon the enemies of the United States.
But some Air Force activities are ju...
Triple homicide suspect moved
October 13th, 2003
A man charged with the murders of three Bailey County, Texas, people was moved to the Lamb County (Texas) Detention Center Saturday for security reasons, Bailey County Sheriff Richard Wills said Sunda...
Hawkins, Robert "Bob"
October 13th, 2003
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Robert “Bob” Hawkins, of Clovis, a retired Church of Christ minister, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Feb. 2...
10/13
October 13th, 2003
MONDAY
Pilot Club Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Board meeting and 6:30 p.m. Business meeting. Sundance Steak House. Details: 769-1363.
Senior Community Service Employment Program — Job opportunities to Seni...
Managers' program arrives in Clovis
October 13th, 2003
Representatives of cities around New Mexico will meet in Clovis Monday through Wednesday for the quarterly New Mexico Main Street managers training session.
Main Street is a statewide program, sponsor...
America should put fewer troops far form borders
October 13th, 2003
The news Friday that Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, is ready to talk about pulling U.S. and eventually NATO troops out of Bosnia, is welcome indeed. It would be more welcome if it presag...
Credit, not blame, laid for 500th column
October 13th, 2003
Today celebrates an historic event as memorable as the first three-day federal holiday or the research paper by a German professor named Waldseemuller who snubbed the myth of Christopher Columbus and...
Our heroes have always been Cowboys
October 13th, 2003
They don’t have this problem in Denver or Philadelphia or Green Bay, Wis.
Newspapers in those towns focus their coverage on the Broncos, Eagles and Packers, respectively, and no one could seriousl...
New plan in works for offset retired pay
October 13th, 2003
With fewer strings attached this time to avoid the ire of veterans’ groups, House leaders are nearing a new deal with the Bush administration to end for many military retirees the offset in retired...
Guys, lunch is not a subject
October 12th, 2003
The average Clovis High football player counts his parents as the most influential people in their lives, thinks “Playmakers” is the best show on television, wouldn’t trust a teammate to date hi...
Shallenberger, Boatman among ENMU Hall of Honors inductees
October 12th, 2003
Two Clovis prep coaches expressed surprise and gratitude for their induction with nine others on Saturday into Eastern New Mexico University’s Athletics Hall of Honors.
Ceil Boatman, the volleyball...
Zias knock off Angelo State
October 11th, 2003
The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team bounced back for three-game sweep with a 30-24, 23-30, 28-30, 30-19, 15-11 win over Angelo State in a Lone Star Conference South Division match Saturd...
Lady Cats bow against Eldorado
October 11th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis Lady Wildcats will likely have to settle for runnerup in District 4-5A again this year.
Two-time defending champion Eldorado completed a season sweep Saturday, beating the L...
Animal rights group find ways to free attention
October 11th, 2003
Say what you will about People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals — we say it’s an animal cult trapped in a state of advocacy adolescence — but the group has mastered the art of shocking Ameri...
Limbaugh situation skewed by media
October 11th, 2003
It is a crying shame that Rush Limbaugh was forced to resign from ESPN, because of a remark that has been blown way out of proportion by a media that is totally out of control.
I have been listening t...
Q and A: Native New Mexican defends people’s rights
October 11th, 2003
Monica Casias, 26, was recently hired as an assistant public defender with the 9th Judicial District public defender’s office.
Q: When were you officially hired as an attorney with the public defen...
Two arrested after high-speed chase
October 11th, 2003
Curry County deputies arrested two men about 1:30 a.m. Saturday after a chase exceeding 100 mph through Clovis streets and on county roads.
One of the men, Gabriel Rodriguez, 20, is alleged to have es...
Some area businesses close
October 11th, 2003
All city and county offices will be open for the Columbus Day holiday, but state and federal offices will be closed Monday.
Specifically, the following city offices will be open Monday:
Clovis City Ha...
'Honest John' lived up to name
October 11th, 2003
When Dorothy “Dot” Pruitt tagged her husband’s new business, “Honest John’s Welding,” it proved to be a exactly right.
“Honest John” Pruitt of Clovis died at 77 years of age on Sep...
Muleshoe man arrested on multiple murder charges
October 11th, 2003
Officers from the Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a Muleshoe man Saturday night on capital murder charges in connection with a triple slaying, according to Bailey County Sheriff Richard Wil...
Police Blotter 10/12
October 11th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Male Clovis police officers had to call for assistance from a female officer after a woman began stu...
Pearl Holbrook
October 11th, 2003
PEARL HOLBROOK
Services: Have been held.
Pearl Frances Holbrook, 90, died Oct. 9, 2003 at St. John’s Living Center in Jackson, Wyo.
She was born Dec. 26, 1913, to Henry and Grace Curtis. Her parents...
Web Video Reviews 10/9
October 11th, 2003
The Italian Job – PG-13
Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green, Donald Sutherland
Master thief Charlie Croker(Wahlberg) pulls off the perfect job with the perfect crew. T...
Naz hands Steers first loss of season
October 11th, 2003
NAZARETH — Senior quarterback Jordy Rowland threw for 278 yards and five touchdowns and Nazareth handed Farwell its first setback of the season, a 36-19 verdict Friday night in the District 4-1A ope...
Friday area prep football scores
October 11th, 2003
NEW MEXICO
Non-district
Melrose 58, Clovis Christian 13
Texico 59, Hagerman 0
TEXAS
District 4-1A
Nazareth 36, Farwell 19
Bovina 26, Hart 8
District 2-3A
Littlefield 14, Muleshoe 6...
Littlefield overpowers Mules
October 10th, 2003
LITTLEFIELD — The Littlefield Wildcats punted on their first possession and second-to-last possession.
In between, they moved the chains methodically, pounding out a 14-6 win over Muleshoe in sledge...
Local coaches among 11 ENMU inductees
October 9th, 2003
PORTALES — Two Clovis prep coaches and longtime women’s basketball coach Wayne Moore are among 11 people scheduled to be inducted into the Eastern New Mexico University Athletics Hall of Honors du...
Religion Digest
October 9th, 2003
Sandia Baptist choir presents musical
The adult choir of Sandia Baptist Church, 1100 W. Manana Blvd., will present the musical, “Bound for Glory,” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
The musical is directed by...
Religion Calendar 10/10
October 9th, 2003
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
First Baptist Single Adults —...
DA opts for closed grand jury hearings in child-sex cases
October 9th, 2003
Three people accused of involvement with a group that engaged in sex with preteen girls won’t face preliminary hearings this week. Instead, the district attorney’s office has opted to conduct clos...
Afghani candidate making plans for reconstruction
October 9th, 2003
Hamid Karzai, the interim leader of Afghanistan who just announced his candidacy for president in the election scheduled for next year, may face political revolt as he returns from an extended tour of...
New book outs truth of ‘FDR’s Folly’
October 9th, 2003
They say “truth will out” but sometimes it takes a long time.
For more than half a century, it has been a “well-known fact” that President Franklin D. Roosevelt got us out of the Great Depress...
Arnold’s actions parallel to Clinton’s
October 9th, 2003
The California recall campaign was a noisy, raucous and often vitriolic affair. But the most striking feature of the final days was the silence. That was what you heard from conservatives on the subje...
ENMU alumni to be honored at homecoming breakfast
October 9th, 2003
In his heyday, Jimmy Joe Robinson was a consummate coach on the hardwood, a strategist of the local high school basketball circuit.
A coaching record of 528-213 and four state championships lend suppo...
Clovis couple battling Portales bank over foreclosed ranch
October 9th, 2003
PORTALES — A Portales bank and a Clovis couple are battling over whether the bank took advantage of an elderly couple in loans on their Portales-area ranch.
The fight began when Portales National Ba...
Jimmie Ellison
October 9th, 2003
JIMMIE ELLISON
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Jimmie J. Ellison, 82, of Portales, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales,
He was born on Nov. 2, 1920, in Erath Co...
Mother's legacy will effect eternity
October 9th, 2003
The year was about 1910. The occasion was the annual “Decoration Day” at the century old Salem Methodist Church in a little town in Georgia. The congregation had gathered for this special event. O...
amos all tangled up
October 9th, 2003
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
boss in case you re
wondering why there s
kool-aid and coffee
stains all over...
10/10
October 9th, 2003
TODAY
First Baptist Single Adults Fellowship — Details: 762-7209.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person mad...
ENMU graduate headlines Portales concert Saturday
October 9th, 2003
She’s a multi-platinum selling songwriter. Her music has been featured in the movie, “Eight Seconds.” Her story has appeared in “Third Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul.”
And yet many p...
Pizza driver told to stand and deliver
October 9th, 2003
Clovis police are looking for a knife-wielding robber who stole an undetermined amount of money from a pizza delivery man Wednesday evening.
According to Lt. M.J. Ingram, the delivery man was stopped...
Arrest of two suspects may solve up to 15 cases
October 9th, 2003
Clovis police say Tuesday night’s apprehension of two juveniles may close 15 or more car burglary cases.
According to officer Roger Dial, police decided they were being “hammered” by a mounting...
Area drenched by downpour
October 9th, 2003
Despite a small stream flood warning from the National Weather Service, officials in Quay, De Baca and Curry counties said Wednesday’s rain didn’t do any damage.
In fact, Fort Sumner’s 1.06 inch...
10/9
October 9th, 2003
TODAY
BPO Does — 7:30 p.m. regular meeting at the Elks Lodge. Details: 762-4521.
Strength Sisters — 7 p.m. First Methodist Church. Cancer support group for women. Details: 762-5167.
Hepatitis C...
Schwarzenegger should have clear strategy for future
October 9th, 2003
California Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger (and who thought we’d be writing that six months ago?) is likely to have about three months of “honeymoon” to make policy changes and establish an imp...
Article puts want and need in perspective
October 8th, 2003
There is something on my mind this morning, and I am not looking for a chorus of “it’s about time.”
I get to thinking about the little, green Ford Ranger truck in my driveway. It’s from the 19...
America must assume risk or pay more
October 8th, 2003
For most of our history, we followed the British system of common law, including laws dealing with tort liability. This heritage has been attacked by courts and plaintiff attorneys so much that it is...
Farmers and ranchers dabble in 'show biz'
October 8th, 2003
His family has spent generations farming. He has been seeding and reaping all his life. And Jim Anderson can’t quite get over the fact that now he is in the entertainment business.
“They never wou...
Brian, Billie
October 8th, 2003
BILLIE BRIAN
Services: Will be held at a later date in Durant, Okla.
Minnie Bell “Billie” Brian, 87, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003, at Laurel Plains Nursing and Rehabilitation in Clovis.
...
Area weekend prep football capsules
October 8th, 2003
All Times MDT
HAGERMAN (1-5) AT TEXICO (5-0)
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday (Homecoming)
LAST WEEK: Texico blanked Tucumcari 40-0 at Tucumcari. Hagerman, which has had three coaches in the last three years and w...
Nichols, Ruby
October 8th, 2003
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Ruby Nichols, 80, of Portales, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on Feb. 3, 1923, in Graham, Texas, to Mattie and Michael G. Fie...
Ellsworth: 'The best of champs'
October 7th, 2003
The family of Rolland Ellsworth Jr., an Eastern New Mexico University student killed in a bull-riding accident Oct. 2, remembers him as a loving brother and a son who “lived life with no regrets,”...
Juvenile crimes on rise in Curry County
October 7th, 2003
Record numbers of prisoners has been a problem for Curry County’s adult detention center for some time. County commissioners learned Tuesday that numbers are also up in the county’s juvenile deten...
Police Blotter
October 7th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
A four-vehicle crash about 5 p.m. Friday on the corner of Norris Street and Fairfield Avenue sent tw...
Armed robbery suspect still at large
October 7th, 2003
Clovis police say they have no leads on a knife-wielding robber who stole an undetermined amount of money early Tuesday morning from the Allsup’s on Seventh and Hondo streets.
According to police re...
Top-ranked Wolverines stingy on defense
October 7th, 2003
FORT SUMNER AND TEXICO, who have played for the last two Class 1A state football championships, appeared to be on a collision course again with both ranked first or second in 1A most of the season.
Wh...
Clovis possible site for baseball team
October 7th, 2003
Clovis is one of more than a dozen cities being considered for an independent baseball league team, according to the league president.
Bob Lipp, president of the Southwestern League, said Clovis is at...
Deaths rare in rodeos, officials say
October 7th, 2003
Local, state and national rodeo officials say bull riders are more likely to die in traveling accidents to and from rodeos than in the arena.
But while the death of Eastern New Mexico University fresh...
Motion to postpone rape trial passes
October 7th, 2003
The trial for a Clovis man accused of rape has been postponed until Feb. 2. John Jacobs’ trial had been scheduled for today and Wednesday in Curry County District Court.
Jacobs’ attorney Gerald Ba...
Bovina man stable after gunshot
October 7th, 2003
A 36-year-old Bovina man is in stable condition at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock following an early Monday morning shooting in Clovis.
According to Clovis police reports, Juan Villarreal came to the To...
Left and Right agree that order is needed
October 7th, 2003
Hearing President Bush at the United Nations recently reminded me that the Florida 2000 decision probably didn’t make any difference after all. Sure, I find Bush more simpatico, just because Al Gore...
America varies on what freedom should permit
October 7th, 2003
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceab...
CIA leak issue much ado about nothing
October 7th, 2003
Maybe I’m just getting jaded, but this latest Washington “scandal” regarding the leak strikes me as cynicism squared. It reminds me of Nora Ephron’s bon mot: “No matter how cynical I get, I...
10/7
October 7th, 2003
TODAY
Diabetes Support Group — 6 p.m. at Ernest Garcia Hall, 1521 West 13th Street. Details: 742-9109 or 769-0888.
Curry County Democratic Party — 6 p.m. at Sundance Steakhouse. Details: 769-7223....
Zias peaking at right time?
October 6th, 2003
NOW THAT LONE STAR Conference South Division play is here, is the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team ready to take off?
The Zias were 5-10 heading into matches against Tarleton State and Te...
Pruitt, John
October 6th, 2003
John Pruitt
Services: Have been held.
Mr. John “Honest John” Pruitt, 77, of Clovis, a welder, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on July 2, 1927,...
Lucero, Martina
October 6th, 2003
Martina Lucero
Services: Hve been held.
Martina G. Lucero, 73, of Fort Sumner, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1930, in Fort Sumne...
Howard, John
October 6th, 2003
John Howard
Services: Have been held
Mr. John O. Howard Jr., 85, of Amarillo, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, in Amarillo.
He was born on April 28, 1918, in Greenfield, Mo.
He moved to Clovis when he w...
Navigator recalls old warbird
October 5th, 2003
World War II warbirds on static display Saturday and Sunday at Clovis Municipal Airport brought back memories for one Clovis man who trained with a B-29 Super-fortress bomber.
Both a B-29 and “Diam...
Sex ring suspects' previous charges include traffic violations and dru...
October 5th, 2003
New Mexico’s computerized criminal case records date to 1997, with some records before that. Here are recorded histories involving those named in connection with Clovis’ child sex ring:
Jeanette...
Suspects have no prior sex charges
October 5th, 2003
Of the four people named so far in connection with a child sex ring in Clovis, none are listed on the state’s sex offender registry and only one has an extensive criminal history, according to New M...
Senate Democrats use same old plays to hinder candidate
October 5th, 2003
Miguel Estrada meet Mike Leavitt: Utah’s governor is the latest political football to be kicked around Capitol Hill by Senate Democrats hoping to score a few points with their key constituencies, an...
Teachers regale with 'old war stories'
October 5th, 2003
As a card-carrying member of the Old Geezer Party, I take great pleasure chewing the fat with contemporaries over tales of bygone school days — you know, back when teachers were mean, ugly, stupid d...
Hotel Clovis visionary dead at 67
October 5th, 2003
Two obituaries caught my attention recently.
Don Trull, 67, a retired Clovis business owner, died Thursday. Several months ago, he made known his intention to restore Hotel Clovis to its original glor...
10/6
October 5th, 2003
TODAY
Beta Phi chapter of ESA — 6:30 p.m. at church on Main and Purdue. Details: 762-6456.
Curry County Association of Educational Retirees -CCAER — 11:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn. Details: 762-3115.
B...
Commerce blanks ENMU
October 5th, 2003
PLANO, Texas — Seven players scored goals as Texas A&M-Commerce, ranked ninth in NCAA Division II, shut out Eastern New Mexico University 8-0 on Sunday in Lone Star Conference women’s soccer.
The...
Principal grateful for 'bad touch' program
October 5th, 2003
When Clovis’ Parkview Elementary Principal Linda D’Amour woke up Wednesday morning and saw her newspaper, she knew it would not be an ordinary day.
D’Amour was the principal in whom a student co...
Clovis man cleared of rape charge
October 5th, 2003
Editor’s note: This story contains some graphic descriptions that some readers may find objectionable.
PORTALES — A Roosevelt County jury late Friday found John Jacobs innocent of raping a fellow...
ENMU freshman dies in rodeo accident
October 5th, 2003
Rolland Ellsworth Jr. — “Rojo,” to his friends — had a contagious, fun-loving spirit.
“The memories we have of Rojo are sitting around on our balcony and telling stories and the guy didn’t...
Revitalization committee exec named region shelter director
October 5th, 2003
A former American Red Cross worker whose travels have taken her to war-torn regions around the world, has been named the new executive director for eastern New Mexico’s Shelter for Victims of Domest...
Community tries to build on 'success dilemma'
October 4th, 2003
As Mayor David Lansford told the audience in a noon talk at Friday’s economic development forum at Clovis Community College, the secret of successful economic development is organization and plannin...
Clovis/Curry reworks economic growth plan.
October 4th, 2003
Clovis and Curry County are working on a new vision for economic development.
In a brainstorming exercise near the end of Friday’s economic development forum at Clovis Community College, participant...
Reporter's Notebook: Clovis woman wins $50k
October 4th, 2003
A Clovis woman has won $50,000 playing the New Mexico Lottery’s “$50,000 Money Game,” introduced two weeks ago.
The winner requested anonymity when she presented her winning ticket at lottery he...
USA PATRIOT Act could turn US into police state
October 4th, 2003
In the days of fear and paranoia after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States Congress acted swiftly to show the American public that lawmakers were doing something about the terrori...
Good Samaritan receives thank-you
October 4th, 2003
Editor’s note: The Clovis News Journal will publish thank-you letters of public interest on the first Sunday of each month. Letters should be less than 300 words and the writer must be identi...
Police pay problem can solve jail issue
October 4th, 2003
It was not until I read the insightful comments of your readers in last Sunday’s paper that the solution to the city/county dilemma of police office pay and prisoner housing became clear.
Step 1: We...
10/5
October 4th, 2003
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Carolyn...
Trull, Maxie Don Sr.
October 4th, 2003
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Maxie Don Trull Sr., 67, of Clovis, a retired business owner, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at his home in Clovis.
He was born on Nov. 3, 1935, in Clovis to Paul and Eddie...
CHS spikers post sweep
October 4th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis Lady Wildcats improved to 13-2 overall (3-1 District 4-5A) with a 25-13, 25-17, 26-24 win over Manzano on Saturday.
The Lady Cats dominated the first game, but had to play f...
Abilene Christian foils Hounds again
October 4th, 2003
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian did it to the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds again.
Senior running back Richard Whitaker capped a nine-play, 80-yard drive with his second touchdown of t...
CHS boys harrier third at Sandia
October 4th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — Senior Brian Romero led three Clovis High runners in the top 10 Saturday as the Wildcats finished third in the varsity boys division of the Sandia Invitational cross country meet.
Smal...
Wildcats making the grade
October 4th, 2003
With the season past the halfway point, it’s time to pass out midseason report cards for the Clovis Wildcats football team.
Grades are based on records, effort and expectations.
OFFENSE
Juniors Jo...
Emmitt eyeing another big game at Texas Stadium
October 4th, 2003
IRVING, Texas — Emmitt Smith lives for big games. The one he’ll play Sunday sets up as his biggest of the year.
Now wearing the red of the struggling Arizona Cardinals and still seeking his first...
Texico routs Tucumcari in battle of top-ranked teams
October 4th, 2003
TUCUMCARI — Playing its first five games on the road hasn’t bothered Texico as Johnny Serrano rushed for 110 yards and four touchdowns Friday in a 40-0 rout of Tucumcari that featured a pair of t...
Zias win LSC soccer opener
October 4th, 2003
DENTON, Texas — Forward Megan Dozier didn’t get many shots, but she made them count.
The Eastern New Mexico University freshman scored two goals on three shots, including the game-winner in overti...
Late TDs propel Mustangs
October 3rd, 2003
BOVINA 12, AMARILLO TASCOSA JV 7 — At Bovina, sophomore defensive end Eddie Segovia blocked a Tascosa field goal attempt and returned it 92 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, bringin...
Temptations of a cultural, local nature
October 3rd, 2003
It’s comin’ up pretty soon — next weekend, in fact. The next presentation in the ENMU theatrical offering for this semester.
There is always one conjunctive with Homecoming, and this year it is...
Search engines: The race for the big money
October 3rd, 2003
Lots of breaking news concerning search engines this past week.
Although Google.com has remained one of the more popular and profitable (through advertising sales) search engine services on the Web ...
Weddings
October 3rd, 2003
ADAMS
Kisa Kirby of Clovis and Jeremy Adams of Wallcoma, Iowa, were joined in marriage on Aug. 16, 2003, at Parkland Baptist Church.
The Rev. Doug Brooks performed the Christian ceremony.
The bride is...
Senior Happenings
October 3rd, 2003
La Casa De Buena Salud
1120 Cameo
Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — HIBAC.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. — Blood sugar checks; 10:30 a.m. — Cak...
School Menus
October 3rd, 2003
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Banana nut muffin, juice, milk. Lunch — Chicken pattie on a bun, tater tots, lettuce, pickles, peaches, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit, juice, m...
Club Notes
October 3rd, 2003
Delta Kappa Gamma Zeta Chapter
The Delta Kappa Gamma Zeta Chapter met on Sept. 22 at the Clovis-Carver Library. President Diane Davis opened the meeting with the collect.
Patsy Camp read the minutes a...
Clovis economic development forum Friday
October 3rd, 2003
Clovis business leaders are sponsoring an economic development forum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in room 409 at Clovis Community College.
Mayor David Lansford will present an overview. Other presenta...
Defense attacks alleged rape victim's memory
October 3rd, 2003
Editor’s note: The Clovis News Journal has opted to withhold the name of the alleged victim in this case. The story contains some graphic descriptions that some readers may find objectionable.
PORT...
Governor names 100-person education task force
October 2nd, 2003
Two state senators representing eastern New Mexico and a Portales school teacher are among 100 people on a committee appointed by Gov. Bill Richardson to recommend changes in the state’s education s...
Pay hike for dispatchers, shift supervisors approved
October 2nd, 2003
Clovis’ City Commission approved a raise Thursday night for police department dispatchers and shift supervisors.
The raise will cost the city approximately $500 a month or $6,000 a year, plus benefi...
Religion Calendar
October 2nd, 2003
Today
Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639.
Saturday
Bible Study Services ...
Religion Roundup
October 2nd, 2003
Archbishop resigns from youth board
OMAHA, Neb. — Roman Catholic Archbishop Elden Curtiss has resigned as chairman of the board of Girls and Boys Town in a dispute over leadership of the home for tr...
The grumpy old toad
October 2nd, 2003
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
the grumpy old toad
boss there s a grumpy old
cuss who s always up for
a fus...
A life of grace begins with a simle lesson
October 2nd, 2003
I am a preacher’s kid.
When my sister and I were growing up, we lived in a house owned by the church. I have wonderful memories of the parsonage. Tithe money from the members of the church supported...
No. 19 Hounds wary of ACU
October 2nd, 2003
o Abilene Christian has beaten the 19th-ranked and unbeaten Greyhounds four-straight times.
By Dave Wagner
CNJ SPORTS WRITER
dave_wagner@link.freedom.com
Gary Gaines has had a tough time against most...
CIA revelation could be revenge or just accidental
October 2nd, 2003
At this point, even after several days of speculation and a certain amount of digging, there is probably more that we don’t know than we do — and it might just turn out to be much ado about not mu...
Democrats have late doubts about war
October 2nd, 2003
The costs of occupying Iraq are growing more obvious and more imposing every day, and Democrats bridle at forcing Americans to bear them. During a recent presidential debate, one candidate after anoth...
Random thoughts on the passing scene
October 2nd, 2003
If you have a right to respect, that means other people don’t have a right to their own opinions.
My computer operating system is so out of date that people don’t even write viruses for it any mor...
10/3
October 2nd, 2003
TODAY
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 185, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Carolyn...
Video reviews
October 2nd, 2003
The following movies are available at Clovis-area video stores:
2 Fast 2 Furious (PG-13)
Stars: Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, James Remar...
Police linked seemingly unrelated cases
October 2nd, 2003
Clovis Police Chief Bill Carey said three seemingly unrelated cases of child sex abuse came to police attention about the same time in mid-September. Police soon linked them to a home at 700 E. 10th S...
Clovis man faces up to 33 years in state prison
October 2nd, 2003
A Clovis man accused of having sexual contact with children failed on Wednesday in an effort to have his bail reduced.
Billy Martin, 49, scratched his head and shuffled paperwork during his Tuesday af...
Lady Buffs' field looks balanced
October 2nd, 2003
FIRST-YEAR MELROSE volleyball coach Melissa Ham is figuring on a wide-open battle for the championship when her team hosts the annual Lady Buffs Invitational on Saturday.
“I don’t know if (Melrose...
Sex-crime suspect arraigned
October 2nd, 2003
A woman whose husband is among those accused of multiple sex acts involving children said Wednesday the allegations are false.
“It’s hard to believe. We had a good name and it’s ruined,” Jeane...
State wants compromise on building codes issue
October 1st, 2003
o Not all Clovis task force members in agreement.
The state Construction Industries Division has proposed a compromise on a statewide building codes controversy. Some members of Clovis’ building cod...
Commissioners have full agenda tonight
October 1st, 2003
Several items that have been subject to public discussion are on the city commission’s consent agenda for its regular meeting tonight.
The commission will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the North Annex of the...
Carports must be engineer-stamped before sale
October 1st, 2003
New Mexico Construction Industries Division Bureau Chief Fermin Aragon said this week CID will require sellers, rather than buyers, of premanufactured carports to provide an engineer’s stamp, certif...
Bailey, Leroy
October 1st, 2003
Leroy Bailey
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Leroy Bailey, 71, of Broadview, a farmer/rancher, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on March 16, 1932, in Betha...
Congress should end veterans' disability tax
October 1st, 2003
Congress may be close to correcting an unfair policy that reduces the retirement pay of disabled military veterans by the amount they receive in service disability payments.
If those published reports...
Perish the thought of prayer in schools
October 1st, 2003
Wanda and Joe are in a stew as they brood over morning coffee in their modest Las Cruces home. Worry lines crease their faces.
“So, what do you think? Shall we let him go to school this morning,”...
'Controlling' mandates unconstitutional
October 1st, 2003
We all can agree that having money to pay our mortgage or rent on time is very important. Since some people are spendthrifts and don’t manage their money well, what about a congressional mandate whe...
Freedom board begins to decide fate of company
October 1st, 2003
IRVINE, Calif. — The board of Freedom
Communications Inc. met all day Wednesday to discuss bids from potential buyers but did not decide what to recommend to the shareholders for a vote, the company...
"Matchstick Men" Oscar material
October 1st, 2003
Now showing
Show: “Matchstick Men”
Stars: Nicholas Cage, Sam Rockewell, Alison Lohman
Summary: An obsessive, compulsive con-artist discovers he has a 14-year-old daughter.
Showtimes: Portales To...
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October 1st, 2003
TODAY
Strength Sisters — 7 p.m. First Methodist Church. Cancer support group for women. Details: 762-5167.
Hepatitis C Support Group — 6:30 p.m. Meeting at the Caduceus Room at Plains Regional Me...
Clovis man charged in theater robberies
October 1st, 2003
Clovis police have made additional charges against a 21-year-old Clovis man in connection with a series of summer armed robberies, including three at North Plains Cinema 4.
Sammy Guerrero, of 1709 Lau...
Committee votes pay raise for city dispatchers
October 1st, 2003
The Clovis Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday morning to recommend the city raise pay for dispatchers, but took no action on a petition signed by about 800 residents asking for several steps to hel...
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