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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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ROSWELL — After a year away from volleyball, Clovis senior Aimee Hilburn got her groove back on Thursday. In fact, it was as good as she’s ever had it in this sport and, as a result, the Lady Wildcats may have just rediscovered their go-to hitter. Clovis took a tight 25-22, 22-25, 25-22, 26-24 victory on the road over Roswell High as Hilburn pounded 20 kills from her outside hitting position. Hilburn, one of the standouts on Clovis’ Class 5A state basketball championship team, didn’t play volleyball during her junior year. “A... Full story
For all active duty service members Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage automatically increased to $400,000 on Thursday. 27th Fighter Wing Military Personnel Flight For all active duty service members Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage automatically increased to $400,000 on Thursday. This increases the maximum coverage from $250,000 to $400,000. The increase affects everyone eligible for SGLI and includes service members who currently have no coverage or elected coverage at a lesser amount....
For all active duty service members Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage automatically increased to $400,000 on Thursday. 27th Fighter Wing Military Personnel Flight For all active duty service members Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage automatically increased to $400,000 on Thursday. This increases the maximum coverage from $250,000 to $400,000. The increase affects everyone eligible for SGLI and includes service members who currently have no coverage or elected coverage at a lesser amount....
9th Services Squadron Question 1:What are the main objectives of the Air Force Club Membership Card Program? Answer: The program has four main objectives: 1) combine a limited-use club membership card (Proprietary club membership card) with a broad-use charge card (MasterCard club membership card) to give members added value. 2) provide a standardized charge system for all club customers throughout the Air Force. 3) generate operational cost savings through elimination of in-house account billings and collections. 4) create...
9th Services Squadron Question 1:What are the main objectives of the Air Force Club Membership Card Program? Answer: The program has four main objectives: 1) combine a limited-use club membership card (Proprietary club membership card) with a broad-use charge card (MasterCard club membership card) to give members added value. 2) provide a standardized charge system for all club customers throughout the Air Force. 3) generate operational cost savings through elimination of in-house account billings and collections. 4) create...
Master Sgt. Richard Waters The recent terror attacks against our British brethren in the war against terrorism are a stark and unfortunate reminder that modern terrorists have the ability and fortitude to strike anywhere, at anytime. Everyone, regardless of whether they are military or civilian, can be a target or a sensor in the war on terror. Have you developed the attitude of “it can’t happen here at Cannon?” Let me discuss one small portion of complacency which can have serious repercussions. We recently exper...
Master Sgt. Richard Waters The recent terror attacks against our British brethren in the war against terrorism are a stark and unfortunate reminder that modern terrorists have the ability and fortitude to strike anywhere, at anytime. Everyone, regardless of whether they are military or civilian, can be a target or a sensor in the war on terror. Have you developed the attitude of “it can’t happen here at Cannon?” Let me discuss one small portion of complacency which can have serious repercussions. We recently exper...
9th Fighter Wing Historian Robert J. Goebel, the youngest of seven children, was born in Racine, Wis., in 1923. He entered the service as an Aviation Cadet at age 19 in 1942 and began his military career at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. After completing pre-flight training, he was sent to the Primary Flight School at Corsicana, Texas and began his flying career in the Fairchild PT-19. Basic flying and training followed at Majors Field, Greenville, Texas, with the BT-13 and advanced training was completed at Moore... Full story
9th Fighter Wing Historian Robert J. Goebel, the youngest of seven children, was born in Racine, Wis., in 1923. He entered the service as an Aviation Cadet at age 19 in 1942 and began his military career at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center. After completing pre-flight training, he was sent to the Primary Flight School at Corsicana, Texas and began his flying career in the Fairchild PT-19. Basic flying and training followed at Majors Field, Greenville, Texas, with the BT-13 and advanced training was completed at Moore...
Health and Wellness Center Americans continue to face startling health risks associated with poor diet and physical inactivity. In response to this issue, Cannon is celebrating National 5-A-Day Month this September with the theme “Energize and Mobilize – Eat Fruits, Vegetables, and Be Active.” The theme is meant to empower the base’s residents – both individually and collectively – to take charge of their health. The Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) is kicking off with the 5-A-Day Challenge. Anyone can join to see if this...
The following marriages licenses were compiled from court records from Aug. 24 through Aug. 31: • James Jackson Fuller, 62, to Patsy Marie Fuller, both of Antlers, Okla. • Cole Jack Bartlett, 27, to Jennifer Adell Stoval, 24, both of Clovis • Jonathan Dale Petty, 25, to Shea Lyn Ferguson, 28, both of San Angelo, Texas • Virgil Grady Box, 30, to Karen Michelle Shelby, 34, both of Clovis • William Arthur Masterson, 58, to Donna Kay Humphrey, 37, both of Guthrie, Texas The following divorces were compiled from court records f... Full story
Health and Wellness Center Americans continue to face startling health risks associated with poor diet and physical inactivity. In response to this issue, Cannon is celebrating National 5-A-Day Month this September with the theme “Energize and Mobilize – Eat Fruits, Vegetables, and Be Active.” The theme is meant to empower the base’s residents – both individually and collectively – to take charge of their health. The Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) is kicking off with the 5-A-Day Challenge. Anyone can join to see if this...
In the midst of concrete and asphalt in the city of Portales there is the essence of nature and eastern New Mexico agriculture — a peanut field. The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service has a demonstration plot off of the Floyd highway, just east of La Casa de Buena Salud and on Thursday it was one of the stops during the NMSU peanut field day tour. The plot contains green peanut plants of various sizes and appearances because the plants are being grown and treated in different ways. Members of the N...
The residents of Eastern New Mexico are responding to pleas for help from the south, in the wake of demolished neighborhoods in a horrified New Orleans, after Hurricane Katrina hit states along the Gulf Coast earlier this week. Spearheading relief efforts are unlikely team-ups of professionals such as New Mexico sheriffs and dairy farmers. “It’s strange that I am involved in this,” said Curry County Sheriff Roger Hatcher. After northern New Mexico colleague recruited his help, the sheriff is ready to personally deliver two tr...
In the wake of the recent level-4 hurricane that wrecked local offshore gasoline production and refining operations, concerns about supply shortage and protests against soaring prices are increasing, even as local officials assure the public that everything is under control. Even with gas prices creeping to an-unheard-of $3 per gallon, many local drivers are unwilling to give up their vehicles. “What else can I do?” said Jason Saiz, 22, who works at the municipal golf course and drives a truck. “I’ve been trying to limit how...
Since Mike Maguire became the head coach in 1987, Eastern New Mexico University’s volleyball team has occasionally struggled against NAIA foe Wayland Baptist. Never, though, have the Zias actually lost to Wayland — until Tuesday’s stunning four-game setback in the season opener at Plainview, Texas. On Wednesday, Maguire canceled the team’s practice and instead scheduled a film-watching session. “I don’t think we got complacent,” he said. “I think maybe we got a little bit lucky (to win the first game before losing the next...
Marshall Vinson Date of Birth: March 17, 1924 Dates of service: April 1944 to April 1946 Hometown: Motley County, near Matador, Texas Lives in: Clovis Theater or location of service: Europe, Italy Branch: Army Rank: Pvt. 1st class Unit and specialty: 10th Mountain Division, Mule Packer After discharge: Motley County To the mountains: As a farm boy going into the Army, the last thing Vinson expected to find himself doing was working with mules, albeit, on the other side of the world. As he describes it, the 10th Mountain... Full story
Anybody who saw Portales’ 36-6 win over West Las Vegas on Friday knows that Tularosa is more than likely to key on Ram junior Eric Segovia. It’s not a fact that’s lost on junior running back Cruz Ontiveros, who may see a big role in his first action of the season. With the Wildcats hopeful to stop another performance like Segovia’s five-touchdown, 201-yard effort, there may be a lot more opportunities for Ontiveros and other Rams. “They’re probably going to stack up the line against Eric,” said Ontiveros, who missed the se...
Services: No date has been set. Kenneth Arnold Brent, 56, of Clovis died Aug. 27, 2005, in Sante Fe. He was born Jan. 25, 1949, in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1967. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1970. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad after 27 years of service as a conductor. Survivors include a son, Troy Brent of Portales; a daughter, Summer Brent of Clovis; two grandsons, Devon and Kevon Brent of Clovis; his parents, Nathaniel and Ernest Lee...
Once in awhile, OK more like often, I get on a soap box and take note of things that really annoy me. Then I see a pattern emerging and presto ... I A) Realize I have better things to do and move on or B) Ignore my conscience and write a column. This week’s column is brought to you by months of in-depth observations and extensive research that I have conducted on our postmodern human condition and the technological advances that have enriched our quality of life. Yeah right. This is a laundry list of complaints from a m... Full story
My ancestors left me with a legacy more precious than gold…a strong faith in God. From my great grandparents to my parents I have come to know the purpose of life…”Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: “Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). I still see my grandfather with his Bible on his knees. My grandmother’s singing echoes in my ear. I well remember the day she faced serious surgery. “I give it all to you God and if I die I can’t help it.” To me, her... Full story
Gene Guthals loads a dolly full of donated items for the Katrina’s Kids donation drive Thursday in the parking lot of the North Plains Mall. (Staff photo: Eric Kluth) The residents of Eastern New Mexico are responding to pleas for help from the south, in the wake of demolished neighborhoods in a horrified New Orleans, after Hurricane Katrina hit states along the Gulf Coast earlier this week. Spearheading relief efforts are unlikely team-ups of professionals such as New Mexico sheriffs and dairy farmers. “It’s strange that... Full story
Ronald Henning of Nitragin, based in Oklahoma, gestures towards a peanut demonstration plot during Thursday’s peanut day sponsored by New Mexico State University. (Freedom Newspapers: Kevin Wilson) PORTALES — In the midst of concrete and asphalt in the city of Portales there is the essence of nature and eastern New Mexico agriculture — a peanut field. The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service has a demonstration plot off of the Floyd highway, just east of La Casa de Buena Salud and on Thursday it was o... Full story
Unleaded gas is pretty much $3 a gallon as people fill up their vehicles Thursday at the Town & Country at the corner of Llano Estacado Boulevard and Prince Street. (Staff photo: Eric Kluth) In the wake of the recent level-4 hurricane that wrecked local offshore gasoline production and refining operations, concerns about supply shortage and protests against soaring prices are increasing, even as local officials assure the public that everything is under control. Even with gas prices creeping to an-unheard-of $3 per gallon,...
Editor’s note: World War II officially ended Sept. 2, 1945, when the Japanese signed surrender terms. We’re honoring the war’s area veterans over the next several months with these brief profiles. Hershal Horton Date of birth: Jan. 15, 1926 Dates of Service: 1943 to 1946 Hometown: Pleasant Hill Lives in: Clovis Theater or location of service: South Pacific, Philippine liberation — 10 invasions Branch: Navy reserves Rank: Quartermaster, 2nd Class Unit and Specialty: 7th fleet,...
