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Stanfield, Clarence
September 30th, 2003
Clarence Stanfield
Services: Have been held.
The Rev. Clarence L. Stanfield, 91, of Hobbs, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at Hobbs Health Care Center.
He was born on Oct. 11, 1911, in Grady, to Clyde an...
10/1
September 30th, 2003
TODAY
ASL! Club (American Sign Language Club) — 4:45 p.m. Clovis Community College, Room 460. Deaf and hearing public welcome. Details: 763-7758.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Commu...
Vehicular homicide incident may lead to lawsuit
September 30th, 2003
The city of Clovis faces a possible lawsuit in connection with a July 4 car crash that killed Bobbie Lynn Sandoval.
Sandoval died after being struck by a pickup truck driven by Joe Martinez Jr., who w...
Askew, Leola
September 29th, 2003
Leola “Pat” Askew
Services: Have been held.
Leola “Pat” Askew, 89, of Portales, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center.
She was born on Aug. 4, 1914, in Oklahoma, t...
Area educators: Secretary will explore new territories
September 29th, 2003
Exactly what the new cabinet-level secretary of education will do hasn’t been decided. But local educators have some ideas of the type of person they’d like to see in that office.
A constitutional...
Tucumcari airshow will go on as planned
September 29th, 2003
TUCUMCARI — The Thunderbirds won’t fly, but the 11th annual Tucumcari Rotary Club Air show will go on as planned from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
A night show will kick off the event, beginning a...
ENMU students help presidential candidate set record
September 29th, 2003
PORTALES — Six Eastern New Mexico University students helped Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean set a Guinness World Record on Monday night.
In a Campus Union Building room decorated with...
Cooking schools to offer new twists and old favorites
September 29th, 2003
You might call it a new taste of the old.
Holly Glenn, events coordinator for Freedom Newspapers of New Mexico, said a cooking school the news group will co-sponsor in October will focus on fast, easy...
Eastern to add men's soccer
September 29th, 2003
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY made it official on Monday when president Steven Gamble announced that the school will add men’s soccer as a varsity sport for the 2004-05 school year.
“We have made...
Lady Cats looking to rebound from loss
September 29th, 2003
If there was a chance the Clovis High Lady Wildcats would overlook Carlsbad in tonight’s 7 p.m. District 4-5A matchup at Rock Staubus Gym, that went out the window on Saturday.
The Lady Cats had hop...
Southwest Cheese Company hopes to begin construction within months
September 29th, 2003
Engineering, architectural and construction firms have been lined up as work on a $200 million cheese processing plant south of Clovis is expected to begin within the next three months.
And a name for...
Working seniors give 'retirement' new definition
September 29th, 2003
T he face of retirement in America is changing
dramatically, as many seniors put to rest the idea that the “golden years” mean saying goodbye to work and becoming a permanent fixture in a comfor...
Hotel Clovis: Eyesore and opportunity
September 29th, 2003
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked for opinions on what to do with Hotel Clovis. Some responses:
“Tear it down. No one seems to plan on doing anything with it, and the...
Guantanamo spies should have been avoided
September 29th, 2003
This ought to shut up our European detractors who’ve been screaming that we are torturing prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Not only do we provide the inmates there with medical care, surgery, dentistry,...
Reichenborn, Marie
September 29th, 2003
Marie Reichenborn
Services: Have been held.
Marie Reichenborn, 88, died Friday, Sept. 26, at Liberty Manor Health Care Center, Colorado Springs, Colo..
Mrs. Reichenborn was born Aug. 15, 1915, in Verd...
Shipp, Bill
September 29th, 2003
Bill Shipp
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Bill Shipp, 77, of Cheshire, Ore., died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, in Cheshire, Ore.
He was born on May 19, 1926, in Portales, to Madora and Joseph H. Shipp.
He...
Tindle, Gladys
September 29th, 2003
Gladys Tindle
Services: Have been held.
Gladys Joyce Tindle, 85, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday, Sept. 24,4, 2003, in Santa Fe.
She was born on Oct. 3, 1917, in Bunch, Okla., to Harve Maloy and Jessie F...
Martinez, Juanita
September 29th, 2003
Juanita Martinez
Services: Will be held at a later date.
Juanita Martinez, 83, of Lorena, Texas, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Nov. 18, 1919, in Puerto Rico, to Juan Martine...
Grant keeps CATS moving around Clovis
September 28th, 2003
The Clovis Area Transit System (CATS) will be getting a new administration/customer service facility and some new buses thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration, said CAT...
On-line affairs romance area
September 28th, 2003
When Eastern New Mexico University employee Dan Pilon dropped an e-mail to a woman in China the word “marriage” was as far from his mind as the country where she lived.
After all, the 48-year-old...
Internet should be kept free from taxation
September 28th, 2003
There’s good and bad news on the Internet tax front. The good news is that H.R. 49, the Internet Tax Non-Discrimination Act, is moving through Congress. It is the successor to the 1998 Internet Tax...
Remodeling presents family challenge
September 28th, 2003
Here at the Consumer Institute (Slogan: We’re working to make your dollar worth a dime) we’re investigating two Roswell women who bought a rundown 16,000-square-foot warehouse, which they planned...
Laughter marked life of uncommon lady
September 28th, 2003
She enjoyed writing and painting and collecting Indian artifacts.
She played the piano, acted as literary agent for family members and loved gardening.
She was a beauty queen — Miss Roswell in 1947...
Huber, Marilyn
September 28th, 2003
Marilyn L. Huber
Services: No services are planned at this time.
Marilyn L. Huber, 72, of Portales, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on April 24,...
9/29
September 28th, 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...
ENMU goes 1-2 in LSC crossover volleyball tournament
September 28th, 2003
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team finished 1-2 in the Lone Star Conference crossover tournament over the weekend after a 30-25, 28-30, 30-22, 30-19 loss on Sat...
Lubbock Christian holds off Bovina charge
September 28th, 2003
LUBBOCK — The Bovina Mustangs are glad to be getting a chance to play at home after four consecutive road outings.
Bovina won the first three of those games, but fell short despite a spirited comeba...
Buffaloes win in OT at Logan
September 27th, 2003
LOGAN — Junior James Walker scored on 6-yard run on fourth down and added a single-point conversion run as Melrose outlasted Logan 35-34 in overtime Friday night in a six-man clash.
Neither team led...
Gomez, Marie
September 27th, 2003
Maria Gomez
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Clovis.
Mrs. Maria Gomez, 74, of Clovis, died Friday at Laurel Ridge rest home.
Mrs. Gomez was born July 7, 1929, in R...
Development forum to cover Clovis' progress, future
September 27th, 2003
Clovis business leaders are hosting a Friday meeting at Clovis Community College to discuss how the city can build on its successes.
“A lot of good things have happened in Clovis,” said Beverlee M...
Only seven votes added to area county totals
September 27th, 2003
Four area counties reported almost no changes from Tuesday when they reviewed election totals late last week.
County officials in Curry, Quay, Roosevelt and DeBaca added a combined seven votes to elec...
Clovis schools to appeal probationary status
September 27th, 2003
Clovis school officials are set to meet with state Department of Education officials on Friday to appeal a recent probationary rating for Bella Vista Elementary.
The Educational Standards Commission w...
Veterans focus on benefits
September 27th, 2003
The New Mexico Secretary of Veterans Affairs has agreed to work with the Clovis United Veterans Council to draft a letter to Gov. Bill Richardson asking that he endorse “concurrent receipt” of mil...
Private solutions more effective than do not call list
September 27th, 2003
The lead sentence from a news story on Friday should have turned a few heads: “Congress moved at lightning speed Thursday to keep telemarketers at bay.” Lightning speed? Congress may be a lot of t...
Civic center money should go for city pay raises
September 27th, 2003
The answer to giving our city employees raises and bringing them up with other communities on a better pay scale is simple. It’s right before our eyes, only the city commission does not want the cit...
Clovis has ideas to counter rising jail costs
September 27th, 2003
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question focused on voters having said no to Curry County’s proposed gross receipts tax increase and asked, “So what should the county do to offset rising jail co...
9/28
September 27th, 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...
Cash remembered
September 26th, 2003
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked participants for memories of music legend Johnny Cash, who died Sept. 12. Some responses:
“This has not been a good year for American heroes. In Jul...
You’ll never rise above violence until it’s faced
September 26th, 2003
The set evokes my stark image of a Wyoming autumn on the high prairie. Risers overlap to several heights and simple block stools provide seating, and at every entrance there is the fence — the fence...
Collaboration may be the key to problem solving
September 26th, 2003
I mentioned a few columns back about the ability to listen to Clovis Wildcat football games online — during the games. Well, now the folks at KWKA/KTQM and I-Net of New Mexico have gone a step furth...
Honors
September 26th, 2003
Bryant
Cindy Bryant, of Carrollton, Texas, recently completed degree requirements for the master of business administration at Amberton University in Garland, Texas.
28th Annual Pintores Art Show
Bes...
Woods Wedding
September 26th, 2003
Stephanie Cox-Chrisman of Clovis and Bernie Woods of Clovis were joined in marriage on July 5, 2003, at the Chapel of the Bells in Las Vegas, Nev.
The bride is the daughter of Michael and Lilly Chrism...
Hieronymus-Olin Engagement
September 26th, 2003
Ron and Sheryl Hieronymus of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kim of Lubbock, to B.J. Olin of Lubbock, son of Don and Genia Winchell of Burkburnett, Texas.
T...
School Menus
September 26th, 2003
Clovis
Elementary
Monday: Breakfast — Blueberry muffin, juice, milk. Lunch — Burrito, salsa, corn, lettuce, peaches, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Sausage pancake on a stick, juice, milk. Lunch ...
Club Notes
September 26th, 2003
Pleasant Hill Womens Club Meeting
The Pleasant Hill Womens Club met on Sept. 18 with eight members present at the Pleasant Hill Fire Department meeting room. A covered dish luncheon was served at noon...
Senior Calendar
September 26th, 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; 2 p.m. — Ice cream social.
Daily Activities: 9 a.m.-4:30 p....
The greatest changes in life come from within
September 26th, 2003
Years ago, when my parents were in seminary in Kansas City, our family had the opportunity to meet other families living at the seminary. They were from all over the United States and even foreign cou...
the attack of the giant ob-words
September 26th, 2003
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
last night boss i woke up
with a terrible nightmare
as always i was being
pu...
Meeting to include Veterans' services secretary
September 26th, 2003
The state veterans’ service officer for east central New Mexico hopes for a large turnout at a special Saturday afternoon meeting in Clovis to discuss veterans affairs with the secretary of the stat...
9/26
September 26th, 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...
Felxible timetable best road to Iraq reconstruction
September 26th, 2003
F rom the standpoint of shoring up domestic
support and reminding Americans that for
better or worse the United States is committed to a fairly long run in Iraq, President B...
Money not a cure for education problems
September 26th, 2003
Everyone knows that black students in general do not perform as well in school as white students, much less Asian American students. But few realize how painfully large the gap is. Even fewer know tha...
Funding race tightens as counties tally more votes
September 26th, 2003
Curry County election officials have determined they have four ballots not counted from Tuesday’s special election and those will be turned over to the canvassing board today.
Still up in the air is...
Is Wesley Clark a choice or an echo?
September 26th, 2003
Wesley Clark is a presidential candidate whose campaign rests on two rationales: his soldier’s biography and his opposition to the war in Iraq. His biography is still intact, but within 24 hours of...
Walker, David
September 26th, 2003
David Walker
Services: Have been held.
Mr. David G. Walker, 42, of Lubbock, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 27, 1960 in Salem, N.J., to Luke and Dorothy Walker.
He gradu...
Election in limbo: Amendment 2 trails by 23 votes, but that can change...
September 25th, 2003
BERNALILLO — A mistake and two locked ballot boxes in Sandoval County, an oversight in Chaves County and a mathematical error in Dona Ana County have clouded the outcome of New Mexico’s special el...
Video reviews
September 25th, 2003
The following movies are available at Clovis-area video stores:
Daddy Day Care – PG
Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Angelica Huston, Steve Zahn
Two fathers find themselves without lucrative jobs and a...
Clovis road to be named after former commissioner
September 25th, 2003
The city of Clovis announced this week it will rename a road bordering Veterans’ Park after longtime City Commissioner Robert Moreno.
Moreno, who died following a heart attack Feb. 8, was instrument...
Fullerton, T.M.
September 25th, 2003
T.M. Fullerton
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Thomas Marion “T.M.” Fullerton, 80, of Portales, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
He was born on Oct. 27, 1922,...
Jones, Mary
September 25th, 2003
Mary Jones
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Mary Jones, 87, of Texico, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at Farwell Convalescent Center.
She was born on Oct. 2, 1915, in Wise County, Texas, to George and Ma...
Schaaf, Virgie
September 25th, 2003
Virgie Schaaf
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Virgie Crownover Schaaf, 92, of Fort Sumner, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 at Farwell Convalescent Center.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1910, in Fort Sumner, to...
Regional officials puzzled by vote results
September 25th, 2003
Local officials are still scratching their heads and trying to determine what Tuesday’s election results mean for their future.
New Mexico voters passed a proposal on Tuesday reorganizing the state...
'Lions' movie fun for entire pride
September 25th, 2003
Secondhand Lions is a fun, adventurous comedy fit for the entire family. Michael Caine and Robert Duvall are wonderful actors who stray from their norm in this Tim McCanlies film. Even though the char...
Caring for needy society's duty, not government
September 24th, 2003
Each of the three major religions in this country, and no doubt many of the lesser-known religions, have within their doctrines a command for man to care for the poor and less fortunate among us. Hist...
Bumper sticker terrorism touchy subject
September 24th, 2003
There has been a lot of upsetting news recently, and I am not just talking about the breakup of Ben and Jennifer.
I’m talking about news that gets you mad, and nothing made me madder than reading ab...
Freedom of association works both ways
September 24th, 2003
Suppose you want to deal with me but I don’t want to deal with you. Should I be forced to?
You might ask, “What are you talking about?”
Here’s a short list. Suppose you want to marry me, but I...
ENMU plays host to comedian Cole
September 24th, 2003
Happy Cole, whose resume includes a long list of television-show appearances, will perform at 8 tonight at Ground Zero, inside the Eastern New Mexico University Campus Union Building.
The event is fre...
Businesslike style carries Lady Cats
September 24th, 2003
THE CLOVIS LADY WILDCATS approached Tuesday’s District 4-5A volleyball opener at Hobbs in a businesslike manner, according to coach Darrel Ray.
The Lady Cats rode 13 blocks and 10 kills from senior...
Amendment 2 still up in air late this morning
September 24th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE - Voters have agreed to put Gov. Bill Richardson in charge of public schools but his proposal to fund his educational agenda was up in the air Wednesday.
Changes in vote totals from some...
Sandoval County vote totals flip
September 24th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE - The Associated Press questioned a vote reversal in Sandoval County's end-of-night results reported for the election on a constitutional amendment that would increase school funding.
Sta...
Loomis, Patsy
September 24th, 2003
Patsty Loomis
Services: Have been held.
Patsy Ruth Loomis, 68 of North Potomac, Md., died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Nov. 8, 1934.
She was preceded in death by her parents, M...
County tax issue goes down by more than 500 votes
September 24th, 2003
Fifty-seven percent of Curry County voters on Tuesday rejected a request by the county commission to raise gross receipts taxes by one-eighths of one percent.
The vote was 2,371 against, and 1,807 fo...
Clovis fire chief: Hotel fire was arson
September 24th, 2003
Monday night’s fire at the Hotel Clovis was arson, Clovis Fire Chief Ron Edwards said.
“We’re not going to classify the type of arson but we know it was a set fire,” Edwards said. “There wer...
School board votes down survey aimed at studying student home life
September 24th, 2003
The Clovis School Board voted Tuesday to reject a survey previously approved that would have questioned students regarding their sexual activity, drug and alcohol abuse, and guns in parents’ homes.
...
Lady Cats win district volleyball opener
September 24th, 2003
HOBBS — The Clovis High Lady Wildcats got off on the right foot in District 4-5A play on Tuesday, sweeping Hobbs 25-21, 25-19, 25-19 to improve to 11-1 for the season.
The Lady Cats controlled much...
9/24
September 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...
Banning media impedes suspects' right to fair trial
September 23rd, 2003
High-profile murder trials by their very nature attract a great deal of attention and interest in a community that has been touched by a heinous crime.
Add the murder of children to these types of cas...
Truck hijacking in '83 was comedy of errors
September 23rd, 2003
The 1983 hijacking of a tractor-trailer truck loaded with 38,550 pounds of meat should have been made into a Hollywood comic-action movie by now.
The hijacking of the meat truck in Friona, Texas, was...
Study sheds no light on 'Jackie Chan' sleepers
September 23rd, 2003
Neither of our female companions would agree to sleep with Eric. So I said I would.
He laid down on his side of the bed, I laid down on mine and turned off the lights. After a few moments, my breathin...
Lopez, Juan
September 23rd, 2003
Juan Lopez
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Juan Jose Lopez, 54, of Santa Rosa, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003.
He was born on Aug. 22, 1949, in Fort Sumner, to Augustine and Macedonia Barela Lopez.
He marr...
Jackson, Gary
September 23rd, 2003
Gary Jackson
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Gary Robert Jackson, 51, of Midland, Texas, formerly of Clovis, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, in Midland.
He was born October 14, 1951, in Carlsbad, to Phil a...
McCarson, Betty
September 23rd, 2003
Betty McCarson
Services: Have been held.
Betty McCarson, 69, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at her home in Portales.
Mrs. McCarson was born on June 30, 1934, in Lamesa, Texas, to Genevive and Russell Ha...
Martinez, Joaquin
September 23rd, 2003
Joaquin Martinez
Services: Have been held
Joaquin Martinez, 71, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Mosquero to Frank and Barbari...
Lancaster, Lucille
September 23rd, 2003
Lucille Lancaster
Services: Have been held.
Lucille Lancaster, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
Mrs. Lancaster was born on Oct. 6, 1922, in Ranchvale to...
Hill, Joseph
September 23rd, 2003
Joseph Hill
Services: Have been held
Joseph Edward Hill, 56, of Round Lake Beach, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 12, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Ill.
He was born on July 14, 1947, in Waukegan...
Savage, Edward
September 23rd, 2003
Edward Savage
Services: Will be scheduled later.
Edward Ernest Savage, 71, died Thursday, Sept. 18, at his home in Clovis.
Mr. Savage was born on Feb. 29, 1932, in Weatherford, Okla., to Horace and Li...
Howe, Ozelle
September 23rd, 2003
Ozelle Howe
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Ozelle Ratliff Howe, 90, a longtime resident of the Fort Sumner Valley, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was bor...
Sena, Ted
September 23rd, 2003
Ted Sena
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Ted Sena, 39, of Roswell, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.
He was born on Nov. 30, 1963, in Roswell, to Theodore C. and Rosa Ar...
Coffman, Maggie
September 23rd, 2003
Maggie Coffman
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Maggie Armstrong Coffman of Clovis died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born on July 9, 1917, in Hollene, to Albert a...
Workman, Mona
September 23rd, 2003
Mona Workman
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Mona L. Workman, 72, of Clovis, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at her home.
She was born on March 10, 1931, in Slaton, Texas, to Edmond H. and Connie Maxwell...
Rundell, Blake
September 23rd, 2003
Blake Rundell
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Blake D. Rundell, 26, of Clovis, a spray pilot, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, near Farwell.
He was born on Nov. 4, 1976, in Hereford, Texas. He was a 1995 gr...
Stanley, John
September 23rd, 2003
John Stanley
Services: Have been held.
Mr. John V. Stanley, 52, of Portales, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 30, 1950, in Charleston, W. Va., to Eulah and Vincent Stanle...
Reid, Elsie
September 23rd, 2003
Elsie Reid
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Elsie Reid, 71, of Clovis, a retired federal employee, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on June 28, 1932, i...
Moore, Samuel
September 23rd, 2003
Samuel Moore
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Samuel Carlos Moore, 87, of Clovis, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born on June 14, 1916, in Putnam County, Tenn., to Albert and Cora Ann Moor...
Worten, D. Mark Jr.
September 23rd, 2003
D. Mark Worten Jr.
Services: Have been held.
Mr. D. Mark Worten Jr., 53, of Portales, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, at his home.
He was born on April 2, 1950, in Mangum, Okla., to Virginia and Don Wort...
Robbins, Kathy
September 23rd, 2003
Kathy Robbins
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Kathy Robbins, 76, of Amarillo formerly of Earth, Texas, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, in Amarillo.
She was born on Oct. 27, 1926, in Fort Payne, Ala.
She ma...
Thetford, Ludney
September 23rd, 2003
Ludney Thetford
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Ludney Thetford, 67, of Cravens, La., died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003, at his home in Cravens, La.
He was a native of Rogers and had lived in Cravens, La.,...
Tucker, J.C.
September 23rd, 2003
J.C. Tucker
Services: Have been held.
Mr. J.C. Tucker, 67, of Clovis, a business owner, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born on May 17, 1936, in Littlefield, Texas, to Solomon and Ethe...
Littlejohn, Arthur
September 23rd, 2003
Arthur Littlejohn
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Arthur Littlejohn, 81, of Portales, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Dec. 11, 1921, on the...
Dennis, Grace
September 23rd, 2003
Grace Dennis
Services: Have been held.
Grace Ruth Dennis, 89, of Bonham, Texas, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at Fairview Nursing Home in Bonham, Texas.
She was born on July 16, 1914, in Nolanbill, Texa...
Campbell, Patrick
September 23rd, 2003
Patrick Campbell
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Patrick H. Campbell, 75, of Clovis, a structural engineer, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Sept...
Wall, Jimmy
September 23rd, 2003
Jimmy Wall
Services: Have ben held.
Mr. Jimmy R. Wall, 60, of Dora, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Feb. 19, 1943, in Atlanta, Texas, to Ivy...
Robbins, Jim
September 23rd, 2003
Jim Robbins
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Jim Robbins, 82, of Earth, Texas, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, in Amarillo.
He was born on Dec. 1, 1920, in Sweetwater, Texas.
He married Kathryn Louise Coe on...
Alires, Frances
September 23rd, 2003
Frances Alires
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Frances Alires, 77, of Portales, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Dec. 6, 1925, in Beth, to L...
Looper, Loretta
September 23rd, 2003
Loretta Looper
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Loretta Looper, 56, of Portales, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1946, in Tucumcari, to Mary and Sam W. Beck.
She grew...
Gonzalez, Samuel
September 23rd, 2003
Samuel Gonzalez
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Samuel Vic Gonzalez, 39, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 27, 1964, in Banger, Maine, to Ventura and Yuiko Iwasa...
Sanchez, Sideo
September 23rd, 2003
Sideo Sanchez
Services: Have been held.
Sideo Luis (Sammy) Sanchez, 47, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, as the result of a boating incident on Ute Lake.
Mr. Sanchez was born on Oct. 11, 1955, in Friona,...
Richardson, G.E.
September 23rd, 2003
G.E. Richardson
Services: Have been held.
Rev. G. E. (Gene) Richardson, 73, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at his home in Logan.
Rev. Richardson was born June 25, 1930, in Okmulge, Okla. He married Clara...
Highfield, Carol
September 23rd, 2003
Carol Highfield
Services: Have been held.
Carol Smith Waggoner Highfield, 73, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at Greenbrier Nursing Home in Enid, Okla.
Mrs. Highfield was born Oct. 16, 1929, in Pampa, Tex...
Garcia, Mary
September 23rd, 2003
Mary Garcia
Services: Have been held.
Mary O. Garcia, 79, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
Mrs. Garcia was born on May 3, 1924, in Trinidad, Colo. She was raised in R...
Davis, Frank
September 23rd, 2003
Frank Davis
Services: Have been held.
Frank Davis, 38, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, as the result of a boating incident on Ute Lake.
Mr. Davis was born Sept. 30, 1964, in Portales, to Billie Lou and...
Vasquez, Carmen
September 23rd, 2003
Carmen Vasquez
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Carmen Vasquez, 61, of Clovis, a homemaker, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, at her home.
She was born on March 14, 1942, in Brownsville, Texas, to Eusebio and...
Williams, Wesley
September 23rd, 2003
Wesley Williams
Service s: Have been held.
Mr. Wesley Williams, 69, of Portales, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at his home in Portales.
Mr. Williams was born May 30, 1934, in Slagle, La., to Edith and...
Rierson, Don
September 23rd, 2003
Don Rierson
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Don Rierson, 67, of Ruidoso and Ocala, Fla., a retired auto dealer, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at his home in Ruidoso.
He was born on Aug. 13, 1936, in Cl...
Gras, Adelene
September 23rd, 2003
Adelene Gras
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Adelene Gras, 81, of Portales, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 30, 1921, in Yorktown, Texas, to Marie and...
Creamer, Ross
September 23rd, 2003
Ross Creamer
Services: Have been held.
Mr. A. Ross Creamer, 82, of Portales, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at Baylor Hospital in Garland, Texas.
He was born on July 21, 1921, in Dickens, Texas, to Jos...
Hill, Charley
September 23rd, 2003
Charley Elbert Hill
Mr. Charley Elbert Hill, 79, of Portales, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Jan. 3, 1924, in Maud, Texas, to Effie and Charley Hil...
Villa, Manuel
September 23rd, 2003
Manuel Villa
Services: Have been held.
Manuel E. Villa, 23 of Clovis, a construction worker, died Aug. 20, 2003, at University Medical Hospital in Albuquerque.
He was born June 5, 1979, in Fort Sumner...
Broyles, Verda
September 23rd, 2003
Verda Broyles
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Verda Broyles, 100, of Clovis, a homemaker, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at her home.
She was born July 11, 1903, in Fox, Ark., to John and Martha Kendall...
Ohlsson, Billy
September 23rd, 2003
Billy Ohlsson
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Billy Gene Ohlsson, 72, of Clovis, an electrician, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Nov. 2, 1930, in Osag...
Light, Juanita
September 23rd, 2003
Juanita Light
Services: Have been held.
Juanita Light, 77, of Dyersburg, Tenn., died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 14, 1925, in Dyersburg, to Willie and...
Cones, Bill
September 23rd, 2003
Bill Cones
Services: Have been held.
Bill Cones, 93, of Fort Sumner, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 at his home following an illness.
He was born July 4, 1910, in Norwood, Mo., to John W. and Louanna Ten...
Gonser, David
September 23rd, 2003
David Gonser
Services: Have been held.
Mr. David Edmond Gonser, 85, of Farmington, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, in Farmington.
He was born on Dec. 4, 1917, in Buffalo, Okla.
He married Alta May Haun o...
Michelin, Marjenell
September 23rd, 2003
Marjenell Michelin
Services: Have been held.
Marjenell Michelin, 82, of Logan, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at Autumn Blessing Assisted Living Home in Logan.
She was born Aug. 19, 1921, in Rochelle, T...
Shirley, Reba
September 23rd, 2003
Reba Shirley
Services: Have been held.
Reba Shirley, 78, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at Laurel Plains Nursing Center in Clovis.
She was born Aug. 27, 1924, in Lockney, Texas, to Vera and Clarence Hullum....
Whiteman, James
September 23rd, 2003
James Whiteman
Services: Have been held.
James Ridgley Whiteman, 93, of Clovis, a carpenter, entertainer and artist, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at Laurel Plains Nursing Home in Clovis.
He was bor...
Garcia, Guadalupe
September 23rd, 2003
Guadalupe Garcia
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Guadalupe Arenas Garcia, 84, of Andrews, Texas, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at the Home Hospice House in Odessa, Texas.
He was born on Feb. 24, 1919,...
State's voters head to polls
September 23rd, 2003
The stakes are high — and so may be the costs — of today’s special election.
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. so that voters can decide on two state Constitutional amendments and a propo...
Zia netters struggling to mesh
September 23rd, 2003
Most of the Eastern New Mexico University Zia volleyball players never competed together before this year, and despite their individual abilities to spike, bump and set they haven’t been able to put...
Gossett, Travis
September 23rd, 2003
Travis Gossett
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Travis H. Gossett, 78, of Portales, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 18, 1925, in Ryan Jefferson County, Okla., to Ida and Ch...
Iraq conflict looks like war of choice, not necessity
September 22nd, 2003
Among the more curious developments of the past week were explicit and apparently purposeful statements by President Bush and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to the effect that the administration do...
Laws need moral authority, not sanctions
September 22nd, 2003
We have far too many criminals, and that bodes ill for our reputation as a free society.
In a free society the law protects our freedom. Otherwise it concerns various administrative matters but alwa...
9/23
September 22nd, 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...
Bush's actions in Iraq were warranted
September 22nd, 2003
National Public Radio and the major television networks can scarcely contain their excitement. In what they obviously regard as a huge concession, President Bush noted the other day that “No, we’...
Wilson, Irene
September 22nd, 2003
Irene Elizabeth Wilson
Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Wilson, 73, of Clovis, a homemaker, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on Dec. 6, 1929, in Gilmer County, Ga.,...
Villanes, Adele
September 22nd, 2003
Adele Villanes
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Adele “Checho” Villanes, 50, of Clovis, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 29...
Blair, Frances
September 22nd, 2003
Frances Blair
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Frances Opal Blair, 95, of Clovis, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Oct. 5, 1907, in...
Chenault, Tura
September 22nd, 2003
Tura Chenault
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Tura Ola Chenault, 88, of Clovis, a homemaker and cafeteria worker, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born o...
Goodman, Kay
September 22nd, 2003
Kay Goodman
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Kay Goodman, 56, of Albuquerque, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 28, 1949, in Portales, to Sue and Ed Harris.
She grew up in...
Maberry, Lawrence
September 22nd, 2003
Lawrence Maberry
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Lawrence Thurman Maberry, 78, of Clovis, a retired bank president, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at Carillon House in Lubbock.
He was born on May 25, 192...
Monarrez, Maria
September 22nd, 2003
Maria Monarrez
Services: Have been held.
Maria Raquel Monarrez, 64, of Texico, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at her home.
She was born Aug. 16, 1939, in San Jose, Durango, Mexico, to Jose and Josefa En...
Kronewitter, Kay
September 22nd, 2003
Kay Kronewitter
Services: Have been held.
Kay Francis Kronewitter, 64, of Kenosha, Wis., died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at her home.
She was born on June 27, 1939, in Alaska, Mich., to Corliss E. and A...
Poynor, Frank
September 22nd, 2003
Frank Poynor
Services: Have been held.
Frank Poynor, 72, of Granbury, Texas, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, in Granbury.
He was born on July 19, 1931, in Malverne, Ark., to Robert and Maedelle Daniel...
Hubby, Jack
September 22nd, 2003
Jack Hubby
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Jack L. Hubby, 67, of Clovis, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 22, 1935, in Clovis, to Lon and Retha Hubby.
He married Susan Marsh...
Westbrook, Lynn
September 22nd, 2003
Lynn Westbrook
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Lynn Westbrook, 83, of Clovis, a businessman and trucker, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Feb. 19,...
Gray, Michael
September 22nd, 2003
Michael Gray
Services: Have been held.
Michael R. Gray, 50, of Hobbs, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, in Hobbs.
He was born June 25, 1953, in Hobbs, to Kelly and Mary Ruth Gray.
He married Sandra Kirby o...
Boren, Cleo
September 22nd, 2003
Cleo Boren
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Cleo W. Boren, 85, of Clovis, a clerk, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born April 2, 1918, in Childress, Texas, to John E....
Hurst, Pete
September 22nd, 2003
Pete Hurst
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Elbert L. “Pete” Hurst Jr., 70, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at his home.
He was born on April 26, 1933, in Morton, Texas, to Elbert L. and Car...
McClary, David
September 22nd, 2003
David McClary
Services: Have been held.
Mr. David McClary, 66, of Portales, a retired college instructor and administrator, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at Covenant Lakeside Medical Center in Lubbock.
H...
Stella, Sebastian Dr.
September 22nd, 2003
Dr. Sebastian Stella
Dr. Sebastian “Subby” Frank Stella, 73, of Clovis, a dentist, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born June 11, 1930, in Omaha, Neb., to Frank and Lucia Stella.
H...
Wall, Charles
September 22nd, 2003
Charles Wall
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Charles Lee Wall, 74, of Clovis, a mechanic, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born March 14, 1929, in Amaril...
Smothers, Rose
September 22nd, 2003
Rose Smothers
Services: Have been held.
Rose G. Smothers, 94, of Clovis, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Amarillo.
She was born Dec. 9, 1908, in Armington, Ill., to James and...
Guerra, Isabel
September 22nd, 2003
Isabel Guerra
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Isabel Guerra, 41, of Portales, died July 30, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis
She was born May 13, 1962, in Silver City, to Pasquala and...
Cole, Joe
September 22nd, 2003
Joe Cole
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Jackson Cole, 58, a lineman with Xcel Energy, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Dec. 14, 1944,...
Carpenter, Joe
September 22nd, 2003
Joe Carpenter
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Joe Carpenter, 73, of Clovis, a retired wholesaler, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born April 16, 1930, in F...
Smith, J.D.
September 22nd, 2003
J.D. Smith
Services: Have been held.
Johnny David Smith, 44, of Katy, Texas, died Saturday, July 19, 2003.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy C. Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Diana o...
Kube, Martin
September 22nd, 2003
Martin Kube
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Martin Kube, 73, of Farwell, died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, in Lubbock.
He was born on Feb. 10, 1930, in Clovis.
He married Frances Daude on Dec. 31, 1950, in L...
Sena, Ernest
September 22nd, 2003
Ernest Sena
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Ernest G. Sena, 81, of Clovis, a retired railroad worker, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at his home in Clovis.
He was born Aug. 7, 1921, in Clovis to Ignacio...
Johnson, J.D.
September 22nd, 2003
J.D. Johnson
Services: Have been held.
Mr. J.D. Johnson, 88, of Clovis, a restaurant owner/operator, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Jan. 20, 191...
Duke, Dessie
September 22nd, 2003
Dessie Duke
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Dessie Lorene Duke, 78, of Tucumcari, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Nov. 9, 1924, in Arlie, Texas.
...
Campbell, Henry Jr.
September 22nd, 2003
Henry Campbell Jr.
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Henry M. Campbell Jr., 54, of Mesa, Ariz., truck driver, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas.
He was born Nov. 27...
Cameron, Wallace
September 22nd, 2003
Wallace Cameron
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Wallace H. Cameron, 82, of Clovis, retired Air Force colonel, died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at his home.
He was born Sept. 16, 1920, in Cameron, to Arthur...
Wiggins, Almaretta
September 22nd, 2003
Almaretta Wiggins
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Almaretta “Retty” Growdon Wiggins, 94, of Gardnerville, Nev., formerly of Ranchvale, died Dec. 14, 2002, at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake...
Velez, Jose Dr.
September 22nd, 2003
Dr. Jose Velez
Services: Have been held.
Dr. Jose H. Velez, 55, of Clovis, a medical doctor, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at his home.
He was born on May 2, 1948, in Lima, Peru, to Jose B. and Ana d...
Sass, Marguerite
September 22nd, 2003
Marguerite Sass
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Marguerite Elizabeth Yates Sass, 84, of Clovis, retired photographer/artist, died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at her home.
She was born Sept. 9, 1918, in Sha...
Pippin, Sara
September 22nd, 2003
Sara Pippin
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Sara Pippin, 87, of Clovis, a retired homemaker, died Monday, July 21, 2003, at her home.
She was born May 16, 1916, in Waco, Texas, to James Donald and Sar...
Parks, Verna
September 22nd, 2003
Verna Parks
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Verna Parks, 61, of Clovis, a bag machine operator, died Tuesday, June 22, 2003, at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo.
She was born June 20, 1942, in Mul...
House, Tennie
September 22nd, 2003
Tennie House
Services: Have been held.
Tennie Cleon Baldock House, 85, of Roswell, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell.
She was born Nov. 11, 1917, in Denton...
Fahnert, Joseph Jr.
September 22nd, 2003
Joseph Fahnert Jr.
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Allan Fahnert Jr., 84, of Clovis, a retired printer, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
He was born...
Edmiston, Joyce
September 22nd, 2003
Joyce Edmiston
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Joyce Edmiston, 65, of Hobbs, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, Texas.
She was born on March 22, 1938, in Hobbs.
S...
Cortez, Matiano
September 22nd, 2003
Martiano Cortez
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Martiano Cortez, 66, of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003, in Albuquerque.
He was born on Dec. 6, 1936, in Nale, Texas, to Gregorio and Antonia Co...
Corbin, Lorraine
September 22nd, 2003
Lorraine Corbin
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Lorraine Corbin, 84, of Portales, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on Sept. 10, 1918, in Verno...
Trapp, Jewel
September 22nd, 2003
Jewel Trapp
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Jewel D. Trapp, 88, of Temple, Texas, died Saturday, July 19, 2003, in a Temple nursing center.
She was born July 17, 1915, in Bell County, Texas, to William...
Wuori, Frederick
September 22nd, 2003
Frederick Wuori
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Frederick A. Wuori, 88, of San Antonio, died Saturday, July 12, 2003, in San Antonio.
He was born March 2, 1915, in Duluth, Minn., to Charles Frederick...
Williams, Carl
September 22nd, 2003
Carl Williams
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Carl D. Williams, 80, of Clovis, a cattle buyer and a farmer/rancher, died Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was bor...
von Colln, Amanda
September 22nd, 2003
Amanda von Colln
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Amanda von Colln, 98, of Clovis, died Thursday, July 17, 2003, in Clovis.
She was born July 26, 1904 in Brake, Germany, to Heinrich and Martha Ihmels.
...
Tenorio, Amanda
September 22nd, 2003
Amanda Tenorio
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Amanda Caroline Hope Tenorio, 21, of Moriarty, a student, died Wednesday, July 16, 2003, near Clovis.
She was born Feb. 18, 1982, in Albuquerque, to Virgi...
Labadie, Kaitlyn
September 22nd, 2003
Kaitlyn Labadie
Services: Have been held.
Miss Kaitlyn Denae Labadie, infant, of Clovis, died Monday, July 14, 2003, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on July 12, 2003, in Clovis,...
Stone, Howard
September 22nd, 2003
Dr. Howard Stone
Services: Hav ebeen held.
Dr. Howard Lyons Stone, 76, of Denton, Texas, a retired professor of education at Texas Woman’s University, died Sunday, July 13, 2003, in Denton.
He was...
Scott, Ruth
September 22nd, 2003
Ruth Scott
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Ruth Scott, 87, of Clovis, died Monday, July 14, 2003, at Laurel High Plains Nursing Center in Clovis.
She was born on Nov. 25, 1915, in Milnesand, to Ada Be...
Guthrie, Edna
September 22nd, 2003
Edna Guthrie
Services: Have been held
Mrs. Edna C. Guthrie, 90, of Fort Towson, Okla., died Sunday, June 29, 2003, in Hugo, Okla.
She was born on Nov. 11, 1912, in Penn, N.D., to Simon and Margaret Ki...
Franks, Bill
September 22nd, 2003
Bill Franks
Services: Have been
Mr. W.R. “Bill” Franks, 78, of Fort Sumner, a businessman, died Sunday, July 13, 2003, at Farwell Convalescent Center.
He was born Sept. 11, 1924, in Sulphur Spri...
Richards, Lynn
September 22nd, 2003
Lynn Richards
Services: Have been held.
Lynn J. Richards, 86, of Carlsbad, died Thursday, July 10, 2003, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born July 26, 1916, in Weatherford, Texas.
He gr...
Mirabal, Mary
September 22nd, 2003
Mary Mirabal
Services: Have been held.
Mary M. Mirabal, 77, of Amarillo, died Thursday, July 10, 2003.
She was born in Santa Rosa.
She lived in Tucumcari from 1946 to 1974; El Paso, Texas, from 1974...
Nolet, Edward
September 22nd, 2003
Edward Nolet
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Edward “Eddie” Nolet, 82, of Lakeland, Fla., died Monday, July 7, 2003, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 4, 1921, in Lawrence, Mas...
Ingham, Fern
September 22nd, 2003
Fern Ingham
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Fern Ingham, 86, of Portales, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born on April 12, 1917, in Washburn, Te...
Guilliums, Susie
September 22nd, 2003
Susie Guilliums
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Susie Guilliams, 98, of Fort Sumner, a business owner, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 5, 1905, in Bo...
Wright, Jewel
September 22nd, 2003
Jewel Wright
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Jewel Wright, 96, of Belen, died Sunday, July 6, 2003.
She was born June 4, 1907, in Mississippi, to James Whinery and Leona Jones.
She was a longtime membe...
Sears, Leslie
September 22nd, 2003
Leslie Sears
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Leslie Carla Sears, 52, of Farwell, a business co-owner, died Monday, July 7, 2003, at Muleshoe Area Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 28, 1950, in Clovis,...
Collins, Lillie
September 22nd, 2003
Lillie Collins
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Lillie Mae Collins, 73, of Texico, a housewife, died Monday, July 7,2003, in Clovis.
She was born on March 26, 1930, in Lone Wolf, Okla., to Sam and Amy...
Blenkin, Ivan
September 22nd, 2003
Ivan Blenkin
Services: No services will be held.
Mr. Ivan L. Blenkin, 64, of Farwell, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Farwell Convalescent Center.
He was born on Feb. 2, 1939, in Wynona, Mo.
He joined...
Lockmiller, Cordie
September 22nd, 2003
Cordie Lockmiller
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Cordie Mae Lockmiller, 69, of Clovis, owner of C&L Drapery and Upholstery, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
S...
Pawol, Jack
September 22nd, 2003
Jack Pawol
Services: Have been held.
Jack Carrington Pawol, 66, of Clovis, a retired pharmacist, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, in Lubbock, Texas.
He was born Dec. 8, 1936, in Clovis to Stanley and Ma...
Sandoval, Bobbie
September 22nd, 2003
Bobbie Lynn Sandoval
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Bobbie Lynn Beaman Sandoval, 39, of Clovis, died Friday, July 4, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center-Clovis.
She was born June 23, 1964, in Kan...
Ward, Cora
September 22nd, 2003
Cora Ward
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Cora Edith Ward, 95, of Clovis, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday, July 4, 2003, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on July 11, 1907, in Water...
Garcia, Layola
September 22nd, 2003
Layola Garcia
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Layola Garcia, 67, of Clovis, a homemaker, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on July 16, 1935, in Lubbo...
Houston, Betty
September 22nd, 2003
Betty Houston
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Betty Jean Houston, 69, of Clovis, a salesperson, died Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Jan. 23, 1934...
Wirt, Marguerite
September 22nd, 2003
Marguerite Wirt
Services: Will be held at a later date.
Ms. Marguerite Wirt, 92, of Apache Junction, Ariz., a homemaker, died Sunday, June 29, 2003, in Belgrade, Mo.
She was born on May 25, 1911, in...
Lewis, Billy
September 22nd, 2003
Billy Lewis
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Billy Larry Lewis, 40, of San Diego, died Sunday, May 4, 2003, in San Diego.
He was born on April 12, 1963, in Clovis, to Billy Lewis and Minnie Ransom.
He l...
Jackson, James
September 22nd, 2003
James Jackson
Services: Have been held.
Mr. James Edward “J.J.” Jackson, 70, of Clovis, a car salesman, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Jun...
Lumbrera, Albino
September 22nd, 2003
Albino Lumbrera
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Albino Lumbrera, 68, of Bovina, died Monday, June 30, 2003, at Buena Vista Retirement Center in Clovis.
He was born March 1, 1935, in Santa Rosa, Texas,...
Heflin, Mae
September 22nd, 2003
Mae Heflin
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Mae Heflin, 80, of Portales, died Sunday, June 29, 2003, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
She was born Sept. 9, 1922, in Salano, to Edna and W...
Dutton, June
September 22nd, 2003
June Dutton
Services: Are not scheduled.
Mrs. June Louise Dutton, 81, of Clovis, died Saturday, June 28, 2003, in Portland, Ore.
She was born on June 20, 1922, in Washington State, to Michael and Mar...
Goins, Edward
September 22nd, 2003
Edward Goins
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Edward L. “Eddie” Goins of Carlsbad, a truck driver, died Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
He was born on May 19, 1956, in Carlsbad,...
Grider, Imogene
September 22nd, 2003
Imogene Grider
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Imogene Grider, 76, of Clovis, a telephone operator, died Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Retirement Ranch in Clovis.
She was born on July 20, 1926, in Reed,...
Bass, M.D.
September 22nd, 2003
M.D. Bass
Services: Have been held.
Mr. M.D. Bass, 73, of Clovis, a test deskman for a telephone company, died Monday, June 30, 2003, at his home.
He was born on Jan. 29, 1930, in Perico, Texas, to J...
Smith, Una
September 22nd, 2003
Una Smith
Services: Have been held.
Una Harris Smith, 89, formerly of Rogers, died June 27, 2003 in Portales.
She was born May 17, 1914, in Portales, to Samuel H. and Della Harris.
She graduated fro...
Rasco, Neal
September 22nd, 2003
Neal Rasco
Services: Have been held.
Neal Rasco, 73, of Clovis, died June 25, 2003, at his home.
He was born June 10, 1931, in Dickens, Texas, to George and Millie Rasco.
He moved to Clovis in 1946 w...
Pelzel, Mary
September 22nd, 2003
Mary Pelzel
Services: Have been held.
Mary A. Pelzel, 84, of Hays, Kan., died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Hays Medical Center in Hays.
She was born Jan. 1, 1919, in Catherine, Kan., to Fred and Marg...
Nash, Mildred
September 22nd, 2003
Mildred Nash
Services: Have been held.
Mildred Nash, 91, died Thursday evening, June 26, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born Sept. 10, 1911, in Indiahoma, Okla., to Willie...
Committee establishes water conservation guidelines
September 22nd, 2003
There is a growing recognition in the region that water is a limited resource, said Randy Crowder, chairman of the city’s Water Policy Advisory Committee.
In response to that realization, the commit...
Clovis torn on gross receipts tax hike
September 22nd, 2003
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about Tuesday’s election, in which county officials are seeking a gross-receipts tax hike. Some responses:
“I wouldn’t mind an increased gross r...
Answer to obesity is feet, not more wasted money
September 22nd, 2003
A news report out of Washington last week caused us to shake our heads in wonderment. It seems Tommy Thompson’s Department of Health and Human Services started handing out grants to cities and state...
Teacher asks for 'yes' vote on amendments
September 22nd, 2003
By now, most citizens of Curry County are aware of the special election coming up on Tuesday. As a teacher of 17 years in Clovis, and as a parent of one child in the schools, I am asking the voting ci...
'Slickem Skullatus' strikes Huber home
September 22nd, 2003
No matter how you look at it, the only solution to baldness is hair.
That’s what I keep telling my wife Marilyn these days, because recently she came under the auspices of modern medicine and overn...
Riegel, Naomi
September 22nd, 2003
Naomi Riegel
Mrs. Naomi Riegel, 92, of Clovis, a retired cafeteria worker, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on April 1, 1911, in Llano, Texas, to John an...
9/22
September 22nd, 2003
TODAY
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 opportunities...
Hounds ride stifling defense
September 21st, 2003
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Quarterback Steven Hinson passed for two touchdowns and ran for a third as Eastern New Mexico University wore out Northeastern State University, 24-10, on Saturday in a Lone Star...
Clovis Christian captures tourney
September 21st, 2003
ROSWELL —Clovis Christian swept the Tatum junior varsity 25-14, 25-21, 25-19 Saturday in the championship game of the Gateway Christian Tournament.
Setter Melissa Gomez and middle blocker Rachel D...
Santa Fe tops Cats
September 21st, 2003
SANTA FE — Santa Fe scored three times in the first half en route to a 4-1 win over Clovis on Friday in a boys soccer game.
Kendall Essex scored in the 70th minute for the Wildcats (1-9), one-timing...
Curry County voters to decide on gross receipts tax issue
September 20th, 2003
On the ballot in Tuesday’s special election is a request by Curry County to increase gross receipts taxes collected in the county by one-eighths of one percent. County officials say the increase wou...
Clovis residents speak out on two amendments.
September 20th, 2003
A special election presenting voters with two proposed constitutional amendments focusing on education is scheduled for Tuesday.
Polls will be open at regular voting precincts from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m....
Main Street mood: ‘Expressive’
September 20th, 2003
Editor’s note: With dancers, painters, even automobile enthusiasts, Clovis’ Main Street offered something for most every taste over the weekend. Here’s a sampling of the festivities:
For members...
Inch of rain falls on Clovis
September 20th, 2003
Clovis received its highest rainfall total since Aug. 30 on Saturday night. Early reports from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque showed Clovis receiving up to 1.2 inches by 8:30 p.m.
On Aug....
One killed in car wreck
September 20th, 2003
One woman died and six people were hospitalized in two unrelated car crashes late last week, officials said.
Patrolman Jason Spearman of the New Mexico State Police said he arrived about 4:20 p.m. Fri...
9/21
September 20th, 2003
SUNDAY
Alcoholics Anonymous — Open meeting, 11 a.m., 612 Axtell St., 762-1572; open meeting, 7:30 p.m., 321 Gidding, 769-3063; open meetings, 7:30 p.m., 1119 Thornton, 769-6052.
Big Brothers/Big Sis...
States are right on drug reform
September 20th, 2003
While the federal government in recent years has approached illicit drug policy along the lines of the classic definition of a fanatic — if it isn’t working, redouble your efforts — there has be...
Amendments not palpable alternatives
September 20th, 2003
I oppose both Constitutional amendments on Tuesday’s ballot.
Amendment 1, designed to “transfer the state department of education to a cabinet department headed by a secretary of public education...
Amendment answers lie in the past
September 20th, 2003
After serving as the Cabinet Secretary for New Mexico’s Department of Labor for eight years and now as the State Senator for District Seven, I have crisscrossed this state talking and listening to h...
Dunn, Faye
September 20th, 2003
Faye Dunn
Services: Have been held.
Faye Dunn, 85, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at her home in Colorado Springs, Colo.
A resident of Security, Colo., since 1996, she was a former resident of Clovis.
...
La Cueva hammers Mayfield
September 20th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — A powerful rushing attack, a tenacious defense and big plays at the right time.
The big, bullish and still undefeated La Cueva Bears on Friday night added a new chapter to the playbook...
Country star returns to area
September 19th, 2003
About 1,000 people packed the Eastern New Mexico University Ballroom on Thursday night, all eager to hear the Texas phenomenon of the moment, Pat Green — who is making waves on national country musi...
Rattlers run wild
September 19th, 2003
Don’t get rattled, but the snakes are out.
Just ask Elida resident Scott Beard, bitten by a rattlesnake this month while fixing a flat tire.
Or the youth group at Dora Baptist Church. They stumbled...
Country star returns to area
September 19th, 2003
About 1,000 people packed the Eastern New Mexico University Ballroom on Thursday night, all eager to hear the Texas phenomenon of the moment, Pat Green — who is making waves on national country musi...
Commissioner urges gross receipts tax hike
September 19th, 2003
Saying the money is needed for unfinished business, City Commissioner Kevin Duncan called for the city to place a one-quarter of one percent gross receipts tax increase on a March ballot.
Referring t...
Cats striving for better execution, effort
September 19th, 2003
An unwanted pattern is developing for the Clovis Wildcats:
Fall behind early and the Wildcats fall apart.
It happened in their season-opening 32-7 loss to Mayfield and again last week in a 33-13 loss...
Banged up Hounds hit road
September 19th, 2003
Eastern New Mexico University’s football team had an easy time with Northeastern State in 2002, rolling to a 46-14 victory at Blackwater Draw.
Coach Bud Elliott doesn’t expect that type of game wh...
Menudo can heal the soul like soup
September 18th, 2003
You’ve heard about “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” compilations of warm, inspirational stories and messages that make you feel all mushy inside. My daughter Laura and I love to read them, and most...
Editorial: Choice is clear — Amendments next Tuesday are bad ideas
September 18th, 2003
Tuesday’s vote on Amendments 1 and 2 deserve no votes from you. They are the result of hurried legislation drafted under pressure from state leaders who believe they know best how to improve New Mex...
Amendment 2 will fail education future
September 18th, 2003
Tuesday could be one of the most important days in New Mexico’s future. The reason: The people of this state will have a chance to give our education system a needed cash injection — paid for by o...
Smith, Frank
September 18th, 2003
Frank Smith
Services: Have been held.
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Smith, 78, of Lubbock died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, in Lubbock.
He was born on March 27, 1925, in Clovis, where he was a member of...
Area students gather for flagpole prayer
September 18th, 2003
About 440 students rose early to pray together at Clovis, Portales and Texico schools on Wednesday at the 14th annual See You at the Pole national student day of prayer.
The total was about 30 fewer...
Calvary Baptist hosts music group
September 18th, 2003
Andy Wall is anticipating an enjoyable evening of Southern Gospel music from a group he has never seen in person.
They’re bound to be good, he said, because a former interim pastor recommended them....
St. Helen Fiesta shows cars, food
September 18th, 2003
PORTALES — The region can be well fed — spiritually and physically — at St. Helen Catholic Church’s annual Fiesta and Car Show which began Thursday and continues with daily activities through...
Jeremy Camp's songs come to Clovis
September 18th, 2003
With lyrics and music born out of the death of a loved one, up-and-coming Christian musical artist Jeremy Camp has been touching the hearts of music audiences around the nation.
The 25-year-old singer...
Amos on apathy
September 18th, 2003
amos the churchmouse:
a view from under the pew
Editor’s note: Amos is a church mouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
the apathe...
Respect means more than flowers
September 18th, 2003
What is respect? We think of respect but don’t always apply it to every situation in life. Years ago, I learned a lasting lesson in respect.
When I was in high school, I went with a girlfriend many...
Video reviews
September 18th, 2003
The following movies are available at Clovis-area video stores:
Anger Management (PG-13)
Stars: Jack Nicholson, Adam Sandler, Marisa Tomei, John Turturro
Dave Buznik (Sandler) is ordered to undergo...
Water project in search of federal funds
September 18th, 2003
SAN JON — The state Interstate Stream Commission has begun briefing New Mexico Congressional representatives on the Ute Water Project in preparation for asking for federal funds.
Doug Murray, the IS...
Carports covered on commission agenda
September 18th, 2003
Clovis’ city commissioners will consider an ordinance establishing new criteria for carports and amending current code sections at its meeting at 5:15 tonight in the North Annex of Clovis-Carver Pub...
DA: Clovis' violent year not typical
September 18th, 2003
The Clovis area has seen five deaths related to firearms in the past seven months and 9th Judicial District Attorney Brett Carter said the violence is not typical.
“This has probably been one of th...
Slain business owner's daughter remembers J.C. Tucker
September 18th, 2003
Jackie Davidson remembers growing up as a young girl in Clovis as her father, J.C. Tucker, began the business now known as Tucker Auto Sales and Tucker Storage.
Tucker died Sept. 4 of gunshot wounds a...
9/18
September 17th, 2003
TODAY
Stroke Support Group — 3:30 p.m. at the Healthplex, 2217 Dillon Street. Details: 769-7356.
Alzheimer’s Support Group — 1 p.m., Clovis Homecare, 1944 W. 21st St.. Details: (800) 777-8155.
...
Governor answers chef, water questions
September 17th, 2003
Gov. Bill Richardson does not, as this column alleged a few weeks ago, sit around all day eating Cheez-its. That was ugly, mean, and just plain wrong.
Gov. Richardson sits around all day eating potat...
Protectionism would create bad results
September 17th, 2003
Recent advocacy of free trade in this column has caused considerable reader apoplexy and anxiety, not to mention accusations of unconcern with worker plight. Readers have protested loss of good paying...
Editorial: Ending trade subsidies would be good policy
September 17th, 2003
The collapse of the World Trade Organization’s round of trade talks in Cancun last weekend is hardly the end of hopes for a world with fewer barriers to trade. But it demonstrates that the path to f...
Self, Oleta
September 17th, 2003
Oleta Self
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Oleta Self, 91, of Clovis, a housewife, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
She was born on Jan. 1, 1912, in Spur, Texa...
Unbeaten Farwell may get test
September 16th, 2003
SO FAR, SO GOOD for the Farwell Steers.
Off to a 3-0 start — and relatively healthy with a smallish roster — second-year coach Jacob Thompson thinks his team may face its stiffest test to date on...
Spotlight falls on Alborada
September 16th, 2003
The traditional music of the Andes and Mexico, Peru and other Latin American countries will fill the Lyceum Theatre this weekend to entice music lovers of all ages.
Alborada, the Batista family music...
Two Portales volunteers make a difference
September 16th, 2003
A couple of Portales residents have volunteered to install more than 100 smoke detectors in the residences of senior citizens, dedicating time and energy to a recent campaign spearheaded by officials...
9/17
September 16th, 2003
TODAY
Commodities Distribution — 8 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. 1012 West Grand Avenue. Peaches, peanut butter, canned pork, vanilla pudding, tomatoes and trail mix.
ASL! Club (American S...
Editorial: Common sense should solve problem of pigs as pets
September 16th, 2003
You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear,” or so the saying goes. The cliché is intended to convey the idea that some things just can’t be done.
That apparently is the Texas city of Win...
Police blotter 9/17
September 16th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
During a Friday afternoon traffic stop at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Aspen Street, a Clovis po...
Clovis' wildcat now behind glass
September 16th, 2003
Starting at 10 a.m. today, the Clovis-Carver Public Library will display Bobby Wildcat for two weeks before he is taken back to Clovis High School.
Our 53-year-old stuffed-and-mounted CHS mascot is no...
Better symbol needed for police brutality
September 16th, 2003
Maybe they should have beaten the crap out of Denzel Washington.
I say that thinking of the time an Oprah Winfrey fan said she never fully appreciated the tragedy of slavery until she saw a picture of...
West Nile still in Curry
September 16th, 2003
SANTA FE — Five new non-fatal cases of West Nile virus, including one with severe symptoms from Curry County, have brought New Mexico’s total of human cases to 116, state health officials said Mon...
America losing more liberties to terrorism
September 16th, 2003
America needs to continue fighting terrorism without endangering our essential liberties. Unfortunately, President Bush is pressing for even greater police powers than those granted in the USA Patriot...
Clovis: Mixed feelings on Amendments 1, 2
September 16th, 2003
A recent Project: Reader Reaction question asked about the proposed Constitutional amendments on the ballot Sept. 23. Some responses:
“Amendment 1 could save money that could be utilized somewhere...
Voucher would ensure kids' education
September 16th, 2003
By one vote, the House of Representatives decided earlier this month to give needy students in the District of Columbia a fighting chance at a better education. Now the Senate is up to bat.
Arrayed ag...
9/16
September 16th, 2003
TODAY
Homeschooling PACT (Parents and Children Together) — 1 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Details: 359-1618.
Foster Care/Adoption Orientation — 6-7 p.m., Children Youth and Families Departme...
ENMU special teams have been just that
September 15th, 2003
Senior Eric Mims didn’t have to rush home Saturday night after all to give his first sermon on Sunday in his father’s church in Amarillo.
The starting cornerback for the ENMU football team suffer...
World Trade Organization talks break down
September 15th, 2003
CANCUN, Mexico — Talks designed to change the face of farming around the world collapsed Sunday amid differences between rich and poor nations, the second failure for the World Trade Organization in...
Study says underage drinking can be reduced by adults
September 15th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — From beer banner advertisements at county fairs and rodeos to flavored malt beverage ads in magazines, state health officials say New Mexico’s youth is being bombarded with the messa...
Recording industry fights wrong battle
September 15th, 2003
Sometimes an industry can be so obnoxious it’s hard to know what to say. Citing a 31 percent drop in sales of recorded music, the Recording Industry Association of America has decided to sue those i...
Amendment 2 not answer to problems
September 15th, 2003
Editor’s note: Wednesday is the deadline for receiving letters related to the Sept. 23 elections.
New Mexicans go to the polls on Sept. 23 to vote on a Constitutional amendment to increase the allo...
Gags can bring big laughs, desserts
September 15th, 2003
It’s a freaky thing, I’ll admit, but I’m absorbed with gags. I pick them up at funerals, on bar stools, in church pews, the Internet, and even in the first class section of airliners, and the tr...
9/15
September 15th, 2003
TODAY
Brain Injury Support Group — 7 p.m. at the Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St. in Portales. Details: Karla or Judy at 359-1964. E-mail: karlat@yucca.net.
Clovis Quilters’ Club — 1:30 p.m., C...
Wilson, Leon
September 15th, 2003
Leon Wilson
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Leon H. Wilson, 44, of Clovis, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Feb. 17, 1959, in Dumas, Texas, to Lamon...
Zias fall in soccer
September 14th, 2003
ALBUQUERQUE — Northern Colorado got three goals in a span of less than six minutes early in the first half and went on to beat Eastern New Mexico University 5-1 on Sunday in a women’s soccer match...
ENMU's Childs battles through ailment
September 14th, 2003
PORTALES — Four years ago, most college football coaches wouldn’t have taken a shot at Wayne Childs. Now it’s Childs who takes the shots.
A senior defensive end, Childs had medical problems that...
Gibbs, Donald
September 14th, 2003
Donald Gibbs
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Donald Ray Gibbs, 65, of Clovis, a brand inspector, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, in Clovis.
He was born on March 5, 1938, in Littlefield, Texas, to Alvis Cra...
9/13
September 14th, 2003
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person made payable to AARP/55 Alive; for pre-registration call Thurman Fuller...
Voters face school issues
September 14th, 2003
Area educators and legislators are reacting with cautious and mixed views regarding the two state constitutional education amendments facing voters on Sept. 23.
Amendment No. 1 would do away with the...
County officials say tax hike needed
September 14th, 2003
Geneva Cooper’s days are filled with anxiety.
“The question you keep asking is, ‘Where are we going to get the money?’” the Curry County manager said Thursday.
A fiscal conservative who has...
Patriot Act needs open debate
September 14th, 2003
It’s been two full years since al-Qaida operatives turned the United States, the Middle East and most of the civilized world upside down. The attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the...
Clovis residents favor better pay for cops
September 14th, 2003
Clovis residents have been informed there are not enough police officers on staff and this shortage could result in an escalated crime rate.
At a recent city commission meeting, Commissioner Kevin Du...
Frivolous medals degrade meaning
September 14th, 2003
I love American war heroes. However, my kind of heroes are the breed of Audie Murphy, Roger Young and Colin Kelly of the World War II generation.
The Army permitted and the media pushed to call Jessi...
Bovina notches shutout
September 14th, 2003
AMARILLO — Jonathan Chisom rushed for 211 yards and two touchdowns and Bovina posted its second-straight shutout on the road by beating Trinity Fellowship 22-0.
Chisom scored on runs of 80 and 57 ya...
Lady Cats take tourney
September 14th, 2003
ROSWELL — Monique Walker and the Clovis Lady Wildcats made it two-for-two in tournaments.
Walker collected 16 kills and nine blocks and Jessica Hohn added 11 kills as Clovis toasted Hot Springs 25-1...
Senior Happenings, Sept. 14
September 13th, 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...
Weddings, Sept. 14
September 13th, 2003
Keller
Erin Jo Chandler of Clovis and Troy Dean Keller of Woodward, Okla., were joined in marriage on Sept. 6, 2003, at Polk Street United Methodist Church in Amarillo.
The Rev. Renae Haiduk performed...
Engagements, Sept. 14
September 13th, 2003
Poller-Peck
Levan and Victoria Poller of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tonya Christine Poller of Clovis, to Gregory Forest Peck of Fontana, Calif., son of...
Club Notes, Sept. 14
September 13th, 2003
Beta Phi
Beta Phi members held their first business meeting Sept. 2 under the leadership of new officers; president, Patsy Lorenz, vice president, Gwen Williams, treasurer, Collene Baldwin, correspond...
Education best done by local people
September 13th, 2003
Since college graduation, it has been a point of pride, and practicality, for me to maintain my public school teaching credentials. In addition to teaching full time, I have had the chance to substitu...
internet Safari, Sept. 14
September 13th, 2003
Customer service equals customer loyalty. That’s the equation for the day, folks.
I sincerely believe that if an Internet company has a slightly deficient product or service, but offers great custom...
Teaching a heartbeat
September 13th, 2003
Agalu, a Nigerian-style drum and dance group, prides itself on bringing the “heartbeat” of Africa to U.S. audiences.
Led by Akeem Ayanniyi, a ninth-generation player of the traditional Yoruba talk...
Vixens finish second
September 13th, 2003
FORT SUMNER —Des Moines spoiled Fort Sumner’s bid to win its own tournament, outlasting the Vixens 25-16-25-17, 16-25, 16-25, 15-13 Saturday in the championship match of the second annual Vixen Cl...
School of hard knocks
September 13th, 2003
Ryan Denton’s headaches have not subsided and neither has the pain of not being able to play football again.
It wasn’t supposed to be this way for the kid with the boy-next-door look who, like oth...
Friday area prep football briefs
September 13th, 2003
CLOVIS CHRISTIAN 77, ALBUQUERQUE EVANGEL CHRISTIAN 6 — In a battle of “Eagles,” Clovis Christian’s soared while leaving Evangel Christian in the dust in a game at Jim Hill Field.
CCS (1-1) sco...
Friday area prep football scores
September 13th, 2003
Abq. Highland 33, Clovis 13
Clovis Christian 77, Abq. Evangel Christian 6
Fort Sumner 35, Eunice 14
Tatum 58, Melrose 28
Farwell 50, Smyer 0
Shallowater 52, Muleshoe 29...
Wilt, David
September 12th, 2003
David Wilt
Services: Have been held.
Mr. David Michael Wilt, 47, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on Dec. 23, 1955, in Ardmore, Okla.,...
CIDC director named state's top developer
September 12th, 2003
The vision and determination of a legendary economic development director live on in Chase Gentry, officials said Thursday.
Gentry, who was given his first economic development job by Portales devel...
9/12
September 12th, 2003
TODAY
First Baptist Single Adults Fellowship — Details: 762-7209.
AARP/55 ALIVE Driver Safety Program — Clovis Community College, Room 104, preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per person ma...
Area football capsules
September 11th, 2003
All Times MDT
Eunice (1-1) at Ft. Sumner (2-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Last week: Eunice lost at home to New Mexico Military Institute 49-14. Fort Sumner won at Capitan 32-10.
Last meeting: 2002, Fort S...
Zias snap three-game skid
September 11th, 2003
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team battled back from a 2-1 deficit, earning its second win of the season Thursday at New Mexico Highlands.
The Zias (2-4) snapped a t...
Clovis anxious to run at home
September 11th, 2003
Bronchitis or not, junior Megan Willis isn’t about to miss Saturday’s Clovis Invitational cross country meet.
“I’m going to be there no matter what because my team depends on me,” said Willi...
Cannon policies protect the water supply
September 11th, 2003
An article recently published in the Clovis News Journal quoted a local citizen who expressed concern that Cannon Air Force Base is not participating in water conservation efforts. For years, water us...
Amendments 1, 2 not a political fight
September 11th, 2003
I strongly object to the tenor and claims of your newspaper’s recent commentary, “Beware more control of our schools.”
To set the record straight: These Constitutional amendments are about takin...
Editorial: Two years after 9/11, American spirit endures
September 11th, 2003
Thursday marked two years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Two years since 19 terrorists commandeered four passenger jets and used them as weapons against innocent men, women and childre...
9/11
September 11th, 2003
TODAY
BPO DOES — 7:30 p.m. regular meeting at the Elks Lodge. Grand Lodge reports will be presented. Details: 762-4521.
“In Honor and Remembrance” — 9:30 a.m. at Pippin Youth Ranch, 767 CR17 i...
Victim's sister: 'Part of me' gone
September 11th, 2003
Police said an ongoing “situation” throughout the day on Tuesday may have led to Clovis’ latest homicide, but they offered no details.
James Rogers, 42, was charged with open murder on Wednesday...
Ute project: Small towns need Clovis
September 11th, 2003
Curry County representatives to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority said Wednesday smaller communities in the county cannot afford the Ute Lake water project without financial help from Clovi...
Bush should give America 'whole picture'
September 11th, 2003
You have to give President Bush this much. Unlike the previous occupant of the Oval Office, who offered insincere promises (by Christmas — well, maybe late spring) concerning when U.S. troops would...
Voters can secure educational future
September 11th, 2003
Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman don’t normally agree on much. They’ve been known to argue about where to have lunch.
So why do the two United States Senators stand shoulder to shoulder in their s...
Edwards, Claudette
September 11th, 2003
Claudette Edwards
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Claudette Goertz Edwards, 66, of North Charleston, S.C., died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, in North Charleston.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1936, in Wheatland,...
Video reviews
September 11th, 2003
The following movies are available at Clovis-area video stores:
Bulletproof Monk (PG-13)
Stars Chow Yun-Fat, Sean William Scott
A mysterious monk(Yun-fat), who has been the guardian of an ancient sc...
Seatbelt law jeopardizes civil liberties
September 11th, 2003
Imagine you’re having a backyard barbecue. A cop walks in and announces, “This is a random health and safety check to see whether you’ve removed the skin from the chicken before you served it....
Possible gross receipts tax looms for charities
September 10th, 2003
New Mexico’s non-profit groups do not pay gross receipts taxes for commercial services or for goods sold.
They’d like to keep it that way.
The state’s Blue Ribbon Tax Committee meets this week t...
French heat wave deaths sign of social callousness
September 10th, 2003
By American standards, it’s hard to fathom the tragedy that took place in France because of a heat wave. More than 10,000 people died — mostly the elderly and sickly — when temperatures reached...
Tales of 91 years in Clovis as a family
September 10th, 2003
Fred J. and Lou Ella McCarty were the start of a dynasty in Clovis. Fred was a railroader for the Santa Fe in Kansas. He carried a pistol at work there.
He was sent to Clovis in 1912 to straighten t...
9/11 reminded America of its strength
September 10th, 2003
Dear Osama,
How have you been? How are the wives and kids?
I’m just writing to let you know that I still think of you often. Mostly when I take off my shoes.
That’s standard operating procedure ov...
9/10
September 10th, 2003
TODAY
MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers — 9:15 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. at Sandia Baptist Church, 1100 West Manana Blvd. Details: 763-3471.
Amateur Radio Club — 7 p.m., Clovis Community College, Building...
Cagle, C.C.
September 10th, 2003
C.C. Cagle
Services: Have been held.
Mr. C.C. "Bud" Cagle, 91, of Clovis, a retired cost accountant, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on June 15, 19...
LSC takes hit in first full week
September 9th, 2003
It was a tough first full week for Lone Star Conference football teams.
The LSC went just 2-9 against outside competition, including Eastern New Mexico University’s come-from-behind 18-17 win at Ada...
No leads yet in homicide, deputies say
September 8th, 2003
Clovis law officers said Monday they have made no arrests in recent shootings that left one man dead and another in a Lubbock hospital.
Richard Ochoa, 30, of Clovis was the latest shooting victim. He...
Local 9/11 memorials set at ENMU, Clovis, Cannon
September 8th, 2003
Students and faculty at Eastern New Mexico University will gather at noon Thursday for a 20-minute ceremony to honor the heroes and victims of Sept. 11, 2001.
The memorial service, a product of the...
Students help lift fall fog
September 8th, 2003
Editor’s note: Cheryl Cunningham, 40, is a fifth-grade teacher at Cameo Elementary School in Clovis. Her diary will be published through Friday.
Manic Monday always starts out with a few taps (or s...
ENMU player preparing for first sermon
September 8th, 2003
PORTALES — Eric Mims will have a short night on Saturday.
The Eastern New Mexico University senior is slated to start at cornerback when the Greyhounds host New Mexico Highlands at 6 p.m. in their f...
Local Briefs
September 8th, 2003
Early risers for miles around Clovis could see a large dark plume of billowing black smoke from a Monday morning tire fire, according to Clovis Fire Department officials.
Acting Battalion Chief Tim Pe...
College football not government responsibility
September 8th, 2003
Many people believe government is instituted to guarantee fairness in all aspects of life. Actually, government exists to ensure our rights and we don’t have a right to be treated fairly, except in...
Individual freedom most important
September 8th, 2003
When social life becomes politicized, one is tempted to present one’s wishes to politicians and bureaucrats, because they have the power to fulfill them. For example, a resident wishes that a local...
Candidate can't stay 'Mr. Both Ways'
September 8th, 2003
Sen. John Kerry announced his run for the presidency surrounded by no fewer than eight American flags and eight veterans of the Vietnam War.
The strains of “Anchors Aweigh” (which The New York Tim...
Smith, Jan
September 8th, 2003
Jan Smith
Services: Have been held.
Mrs. Jan Smith, 64, of Bowie, Texas, formerly of Clovis, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
She was born on Dec. 6, 1938, in Grand Prairie, Texas....
El Paso native finds calling in teaching
September 7th, 2003
Editor’s note: Cheryl Cunningham, 40, is a fifth-grade teacher at Cameo Elementary School in Clovis. She lives in Friona with her husband Joe and their three dogs, Goose, Buddy and Betsy. The El Pas...
Police blotter
September 7th, 2003
Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports:
Police responded about 1 p.m. Tuesday to a Clovis church where staff reported a storage building had...
Tax reform could stimulate economy
September 7th, 2003
A new report on poor taxpayer service at the IRS sheds the same old light on the same old problem: The tax code is so complicated even the experts can’t seem to figure it out.
Remember a few years...
September brings out silliness in some
September 7th, 2003
Here at the American Institute for Bigger Calendar Pictures of Milk Cows, we’re celebrating the month of September with this theme song (sung to the tune “St. Louis Woman” or “America the Beau...
Obituaries present unique problems
September 7th, 2003
Obituary reports are well read in our newspaper. We know this because they generate more feedback than any other regular reports.
They also present a number of unique challenges.
Most obituaries are n...
Calendar
September 7th, 2003
TODAY
Curry County Association of Educational Retirees — 11:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn. Details: 762-3115.
Pilot Club Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Board meeting and 6:30 p.m. Business meeting. Sundance Steak H...
Storm dumps 3 to 4 inches of rain on Melrose
September 7th, 2003
Roads were flooded around Melrose late Saturday night as a stalled thunderstorm dumped between 3 and 4 inches of moisture on farms and ranches in the area.
Grady Bright of Melrose recorded 2.97 inches...
House native loved pool
September 7th, 2003
Lucille Powell proved it’s never too late to take up a new hobby.
Powell’s hobby was playing pool and her billiards home was the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Clovis. She took up the game in 1966,...
Park, Ruiz spark Buffaloes
September 7th, 2003
MOUNTAINAIR — Harvey Park caught everything thrown his way and Carlos Ruiz scored about every which way as Melrose improved to 2-0 with a 58-38 win Saturday over Mountainair.
Harvey Park caught eigh...
Wildcats win at Plainview
September 7th, 2003
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Seniors Matt Appleman and Tyrell Northcutt went 2-3 to lead the Clovis High boys cross country team to victory on Saturday in the Plainview Invitational.
The Wildcats, who lost by...
Zias pick up program's first win
September 7th, 2003
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Freshman midfielder Anna Funk scored a pair of goals Saturday as Eastern New Mexico University’s first-year women’s soccer program claimed its first win by blanking Wayland Ba...
Hound harriers first in Canyon
September 7th, 2003
CANYON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s men had five of the top 14 runners on Friday and posted a team victory in the Buffalo Stampede cross country meet, hosted by West Texas A&M.
Ricardo...
Lady Cats record first win
September 7th, 2003
ROSWELL — A lopsided loss in the fifth-place game failed to put a damper on a day that included Clovis’ first win of the soccer season.
The Wildcats defeated Las Vegas Robertson 4-2 on Saturday in...
Price is right for Hounds
September 7th, 2003
ALAMOSA, Colo. — Lee Price was perfect on a day when his teammates were far from it.
Price drilled a 36-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining to lift the Greyhounds to an 18-17 win over the A...
Police capture armed robbery suspect Friday
September 6th, 2003
Clovis police detectives arrested a 21-year-old Clovis man Friday suspected to be involved in the armed robberies Thursday night at two fast-food restaurants.
Police said Samuel Guer...
Project: Reader Reaction
September 6th, 2003
Editor’s note: The Clovis News Journal asks readers to respond via e-mail to a series of questions each week. To participate in Project: Reader Reaction, contact Editor David Stevens at:
david_steve...
Beware more control of our schools
September 6th, 2003
Gov. Bill Richardson explains his education vision with a passion befitting a master politician. He’s stumped throughout the state in recent weeks to ask New Mexicans to allow him to show us all how...
Alabama commandments issue isn't isolated
September 6th, 2003
My heart goes out to the people of Alabama. I hope they remember that this is not a defeat for God, but for those people who think they won.
The monument that was removed from the Alabama Judicial Bu...
Tax hike for police may not be wise
September 6th, 2003
A petition with 800 signers to raise police salaries was presented to the Clovis City Commission on Thursday. This is a very small number compared to the city population of 33,000 citizens who pay the...
Bridges, Milton
September 6th, 2003
Milton Bridges
Services: Have been held.
Milton Doane Bridges, 73, of Georgetown, Texas, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003.
He was born on June 24, 1930, in Belgrade Lakes, Maine, to Dr. Milton Arlanden and...
Friday area prep football roundup
September 5th, 2003
FARWELL — The Farwell Steers took advantage of a bad punt snap by Petersburg for the deciding touchdown early in the fourth quarter Friday night and edged the Buffaloes 14-7 in their home opener.
Wi...
Friday area prep football scores
September 5th, 2003
Texico 28, Dexter 0
Fort Sumner 32, Capitan 10
Tatum 50, Clovis Christian 0
Farwell 14, Petersburg 7
Bovina 30, Lorenzo 0...
Think carefully on armed pilots
September 5th, 2003
After the hijackings of four airliners as the opening act of the terrorist attacks on the United States nearly two years ago, air safety and thwarting further hijackings were a priority for nearly all...
Time to face reality of Iraqi situation
September 5th, 2003
Back when the occupation of Iraq was expected to consist of a victory parade and a glorious flowering of democracy, the Bush administration was content to handle the job alone. But this we...
Democrats feigning shock in California
September 5th, 2003
In hip and non-judgmental California, Democrats are suddenly expressing shock over Arnold Schwarzenegger's past sex life, his father's politics, and the example that his movies may have set for t...
Spirit, fortitude overcome 'giants'
September 5th, 2003
With each new semester, my students arrive with hopes and dreams for the future. They bring with them goals, plans and thoughts of anticipation about college and what is to many, a new beginning. Thei...
amos on living free
September 5th, 2003
amos the churchmouse:
a view from under the pew
Editor’s note: Amos is a churchmouse, unable to use the keyboard shift keys and unschooled in the art of punctuation.
boss it seems like ages
ago...
Local musicians hope to form community chamber orchestra
September 4th, 2003
Hoping to pull the right strings — or rather “pull in” the right strings — several local musicians are trying to organize a Clovis chamber orchestra.
Area violin, viola, cello and bass players...
Mules finish off Caprock
September 4th, 2003
AMARILLO — Sophomore Juan Reyes rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter, as Muleshoe beat Caprock 40-20 on Thursday in a non-district game at Dick Bivins Stadiu...
Lady Cats sweep Roswell
September 4th, 2003
Roswell — The Clovis Lady Wildcats ran their season-opening winning streak to five matches Thursday with a convincing 25-14, 25-14, 25-20 win over Roswell.
Senior middle hitter Monique Walker led Cl...
Hounds face unfamiliar foe on road
September 4th, 2003
Not only are the Eastern New Mexico University and Adams State College football teams facing the unknowns of a new season when they clash in a 1 p.m. kickoff on Saturday at Alamosa, Colo., they’re a...
Petition calls for 'drastic' action
September 4th, 2003
A petition on behalf of city police officers — signed by 800 residents — brought a call for drastic action from a Clovis city commissioner Thursday.
The petitioners said Clovis is not offering ade...
CAFB sergeant in stable condition after accident
September 4th, 2003
Cannon Air Force Base Staff Sgt. Stewart W. Hughes of the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was listed in stable condition at a Lubbock hospital on Thursday following a traffic accident in Clovis on...
City agrees to intervene in rate hike
September 4th, 2003
Clovis city commissioners on Thursday gave approval for the city to formally intervene in a hearing before the state Public Regulation Commission on New Mexico-American Water Company’s request for 2...
Gammel, Cloice
September 4th, 2003
Cloice Gammel
Services: Have been held.
Ms. Cloice Gammel, 90, of Olympia, Wash., formerly of Clovis, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, at Roo Lan Nursing Home in Olympia, Wash.
She was born on March 5, 191...
Petition highlights crime in Clovis
September 4th, 2003
Clovis city commissioners will receive a petition tonight declaring the city “one of the most dangerous places in the state to live,” and demanding action from city leaders on police pay and staff...
Video reviews
September 4th, 2003
The following movies are available at Clovis-area video stores:
Identity (R)
Ten travelers are stranded in a roadway hotel. But refuge from a rainstorm isn’t the only thing they find. There is a ki...
Fair board chided over purchasing
September 4th, 2003
The Curry County commission and County Manager Geneva Cooper said Wednesday the county fair board spent more than $18,373 this year without following proper county procurement procedures.
Commissioner...
Clovis CC, ENMU announce joint admission plans
September 4th, 2003
A five-year, $2.6 million grant will establish a new era of cooperation between Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University, officials said Wednesday.
Dr. Steven Gamble and Dr. Beverlee...
ENMU builds cross country program from bottom
September 3rd, 2003
PORTALES — Greg LaSage took the Eastern New Mexico University cross country job last year knowing he was basically building a program from the bottom up.
The Greyhounds and Zias had modest success i...
Former county commissioner ill with West Nile
September 3rd, 2003
Paul Dee Barnes, a former Curry County commissioner and longtime community leader, said Tuesday he has contracted West Nile virus.
“Unfortunately, I have it,” the 60-year-old farmer and rancher sa...
County to discuss events center
September 3rd, 2003
While Curry County commissioners prepare to discuss hiring management for the proposed multi-purpose events center on the county fairgrounds, other members of the community are still attempting to cha...
De Baca sheriff will hire officer for school
September 3rd, 2003
The De Baca County Sheriff’s Department will receive $78,543 to put a school resource officer in the Fort Sumner Public Schools, De Baca County Sheriff Gary Graves said Tuesday.
The money comes from...
Davis, Jerry
September 3rd, 2003
Jerry Davis
Services: Have been held.
Mr. Jerry G. Davis, 64, of Roswell, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at Casa Maria Care Center in Roswell.
He was born on July 16, 1939, in Roswell, to John Gregg and...
ENMU Prof learns to fight fraud
September 3rd, 2003
PORTALES — Four years ago, Certified Public Accountant Dr. Don Morris, an associate professor of accounting at Eastern New Mexico University, had never even thought about being a fraud examiner.
No...
Volleyball summaries
September 2nd, 2003
Prep summaries
Tuesday
Texico 3, Floyd 0
Texico 25 25 25
Floyd 15 17 22
Kills: Texico, Lori Richardson 11, Ashley Kidd 9, Erika Autrey 5. Blocks: Kidd 5, Ashley Littlejohn 4, Autrey 3. Aces: Texico, L...
Foxes score about every way possible
September 2nd, 2003
News & notes
Even if they don’t often do it by passing, the Fort Sumner Foxes showed Friday night that they have a variety of ways to score.
The Foxes didn’t complete a pass while running up more...
Labor Day: A day well spent
September 1st, 2003
Many Clovis residents were able to enjoy all or part of Monday with their families, participating in everything from sporting events to yard work to picnics in the park. Here’s a sampling of how Clo...
Clovis man named to Republicans' 2003 Honor Roll
September 1st, 2003
When the National Republican Congressional Committee notified Homer Tankersley he would be the recipient of a special award, the Clovis businessman was taken aback.
“I don’t have any idea how they...
Teaching kids good vs. evil wherever I can
September 1st, 2003
Editor’s note: Victor Leal, 41, is mayor of Muleshoe and owner/operator of Leal’s Mexican Restaurant. His diary began Monday and will be published through Friday.
What glorious weather we had to...
Government, religion don't mix well
September 1st, 2003
Alabama’s suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore has argued in television appearances that requiring him to remove the 5,300-pound monument of the Ten Commandments in the rotunda of the Alabama judicial...
Letters to the editor
September 1st, 2003
Editor’s note: Sept. 15 is the deadline for letters to the editor related to the Sept. 23 amendment election.
Thank-you for the questions and answers (CNJ Aug. 24) with Gov. Richardson regarding pr...
Government needs to focus on affordability
September 1st, 2003
The most important thing to remember about Congressional Budget Office projections that the U.S. government faces a record deficit next year and more deficits until at least 2012 is that these deficit...
Business Digest
September 1st, 2003
Pipeline Group to host program
The Pipeline Group’s annual “Public Education — Contractor Awareness Program” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Drive, in C...
Aye, Norene
September 1st, 2003
Norene Aye
Norene M. Aye, 75, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at her home in Clovis.
Mrs. Aye was born in Ranchvale on Dec. 3, 1927, to Wilburn David Moore and Lilly Pearl Huggins Moore.
She married Er...
Calendar
September 1st, 2003
TODAY
Breast Feeding Taskforce meeting — 3 p.m. in the conference room of the Curry County Courthouse.
Clovis Blind Support Group — 9:30 - 10:45 a.m., Clovis Senior Center (Baxter Hall), 908 Hicko...
Birthdays
September 1st, 2003
The following people are celebrating their birthday today:
•Vita Cordova
Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by noon the day preceding the birthday, and on noon Thursday for birthdays on...
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