Articles from the September 23, 2010 edition

Clarence Plank Sophomore forward Brook Serrano scored two goals as Eastern New Mexico University posted a 5-3 victory over Texas-Permian Basin on Thursday at the ENMU pitch. Junior midfielder Dani Thurman broke a 2-2 tie in the second half after receiving a pass from senior midfielder Calie Rush on a breakaway down the center of the field. Zias coach Ray Nause said while the team had a solid day on offense, he was disappointed in the defensive effort. ENMU trailed 2-1 early in the second half. “We did some decent things (...

Bad news seems to be all over the place. I heard of a man being so upset by the bombardment of bad news that he decided he would go on “a news fast.” It sounds funny, yet it’s not a bad idea. Fear is the most destructive force I know. It is paralyzing and tormenting. Fear literally drains life away by robbing sleep and joy in daily living. Be assured fear is not of God. “God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control,” (2 Timothy 1:7 NCV). Fear destroys peace of mind. Fea...

Jared Tucker The praise band of Central Christian Church here in Portales does an outstanding job performing a song by Christian group Barlow Girl, and that performance is this week’s video selection. Under the direction of band director and college minister Don Thomas, singers Holly Davis and Cheyenne Keith harmonize beautiful lyrics to a song that speaks to me personally, called “Never Alone.” This song speaks to me in particular because though I can’t always feel the presence of God around, I know and believe he is ther...

It may have been Will Rogers or Mark Twain. I cannot now recall which of the two great American humorists it was who said all politicians are criminals. But it makes no difference because when something is true, its source is not the main issue. Fact is, politicians are extortionists at heart. Their forte is they will allow you and me to live and work provided we fork out nearly half of what we earn or otherwise obtain honestly so they can then dispose of it as they see fit. In our time, the main appeal politicians hold out...

Freedom New Mexico Technically, the recession ended last year. So say experts who calculate such things. Most people probably didn’t notice. The national unemployment rate hovers at 9.6 percent. We imagine out-of-work Americans don’t feel a year removed from recession. Sales in many industries continue sluggish. In some industries, worse than sluggish. Those folks probably don’t feel as if the recession ended for them, either. But according to the National Bureau of Economic Research, a private panel and official arbit...

Behavioral health centers benefit bullied students Here’s a snippet from a New Mexico Department of Health news release about school bullying:...

Friday Bowl-a-rama — 5 p.m., Cannon Lanes. After Dark — 9 p.m., Landing Zone. Balloon Fiesta trip registration — 8 a.m., ITT. Zombie Circus Extravaganza — 7 p.m. ENMU University Theatre Center Studio Theater. Also 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. CHS Homecoming — 7 p.m., Leon Williams Stadium. Make-A-Wish dinner — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center....

Friday Bowl-a-rama — 5 p.m., Cannon Lanes. After Dark — 9 p.m., Landing Zone. Balloon Fiesta trip registration — 8 a.m., ITT. Zombie Circus Extravaganza — 7 p.m. ENMU University Theatre Center Studio Theater. Also 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. CHS Homecoming — 7 p.m., Leon Williams Stadium. Make-A-Wish dinner — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center....

Friday 7 p.m. — The Switch, PG-13...

Friday 7 p.m. — The Switch, PG-13...

Courtesy photo Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. "Dick" Etchberger, an Air Force senior NCO who was killed after saving the lives of some of his crew during a fierce battle at a radar site in Laos 42 years ago, will receive the Medal of Honor Sept. 21 in a White House ceremony. WASHINGTON — Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger was posthumously inducted into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes in a ceremony Sept. 22 following presentation of the Medal of Honor during a White House ceremony the day before. “Today, we bring hon...

A while back, a friend made plum jelly that wouldn’t gel, so she had a large quantity of plum sauce. I offered to take some off her hands and dreamed up uses for it. (It was tough, but somebody had to do it ...) First, I made French toast, and instead of syrup, I poured plum sauce over it. It was a fruity, not-as-sweet twist on the classic. Another day, I emptied a heated one-serving container of minute rice onto a plate. Then, I covered the rice with slices of half an apple and a banana. I microwaved the whole shebang 45 s...

A while back, a friend made plum jelly that wouldn’t gel, so she had a large quantity of plum sauce. I offered to take some off her hands and dreamed up uses for it. (It was tough, but somebody had to do it ...) First, I made French toast, and instead of syrup, I poured plum sauce over it. It was a fruity, not-as-sweet twist on the classic. Another day, I emptied a heated one-serving container of minute rice onto a plate. Then, I covered the rice with slices of half an apple and a banana. I microwaved the whole shebang 45 s...

Courtesy photo Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. "Dick" Etchberger, an Air Force senior NCO who was killed after saving the lives of some of his crew during a fierce battle at a radar site in Laos 42 years ago, will receive the Medal of Honor Sept. 21 in a White House ceremony. WASHINGTON — Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger was posthumously inducted into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes in a ceremony Sept. 22 following presentation of the Medal of Honor during a White House ceremony the day before. “Today, we bring hon...

The Landing 11 a.m.: Friday: Fried chicken, barbecue ribs and fried catfish Monday: Meatloaf, hamburgers and chicken pot pie Tuesday: Spaghetti, meatballs, lasagna, chicken parmigiana and chicken alfredo Wednesday: Carved roast beef, prime rib, roast turkey and glazed ham Thursday: Enchiladas, chili rellenos, tacos and fajitas...

The Landing 11 a.m.: Friday: Fried chicken, barbecue ribs and fried catfish Monday: Meatloaf, hamburgers and chicken pot pie Tuesday: Spaghetti, meatballs, lasagna, chicken parmigiana and chicken alfredo Wednesday: Carved roast beef, prime rib, roast turkey and glazed ham Thursday: Enchiladas, chili rellenos, tacos and fajitas...

Cannon Connections staff The deadline to apply for retroactive stop loss pay is Oct. 21. Service members whose service was involuntarily extended from Sept. 11, 2001 to Sept. 30, 2009, are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. Stop loss is a policy used during major conflicts to quickly retain and generate forces to surge. Under the 2009 War Supplemental Appropriations Act, $530 million was set aside to pay stop loss compensation. All veterans, active service personnel and survivors of service members are entitled...

Cannon Connections staff The deadline to apply for retroactive stop loss pay is Oct. 21. Service members whose service was involuntarily extended from Sept. 11, 2001 to Sept. 30, 2009, are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. Stop loss is a policy used during major conflicts to quickly retain and generate forces to surge. Under the 2009 War Supplemental Appropriations Act, $530 million was set aside to pay stop loss compensation. All veterans, active service personnel and survivors of service members are entitled...

Place: The Maize What is it? The Maize is a corn maze a person has to navigate through to get to the end. Where is it? Just outside Shallowater, Texas. Take U.S. 70 from Clovis and go east on FM 1294 from Shallowater. About an hour an a half from base. What can people see here? In addition to a corn maze, there are farm animals, campfires, a corn cannon, the cow train, miniature mazes for the kids, a hay ride, and a pumpkin patch. How much does it cost? • Maze admission-$7 • Non-maze admission-$4 • Hayrides-$1...

Place: The Maize What is it? The Maize is a corn maze a person has to navigate through to get to the end. Where is it? Just outside Shallowater, Texas. Take U.S. 70 from Clovis and go east on FM 1294 from Shallowater. About an hour an a half from base. What can people see here? In addition to a corn maze, there are farm animals, campfires, a corn cannon, the cow train, miniature mazes for the kids, a hay ride, and a pumpkin patch. How much does it cost? • Maze admission-$7 • Non-maze admission-$4 • Hayrides-$1...

PHOENIX — If nine out of 10 people who played the lottery actually won, who wouldn’t want to try their chances? When it comes to flu shots, it’s the same odds. Nine out of 10 healthy people who get a seasonal flu shot, don’t get the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With flu season right around the corner, trying that “lottery” could keep you from getting sick. Seasonal flu vaccinations are available as a shot or nasal spray and are a TRICARE-covered benefit. The flu shot this year...

PHOENIX — If nine out of 10 people who played the lottery actually won, who wouldn’t want to try their chances? When it comes to flu shots, it’s the same odds. Nine out of 10 healthy people who get a seasonal flu shot, don’t get the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With flu season right around the corner, trying that “lottery” could keep you from getting sick. Seasonal flu vaccinations are available as a shot or nasal spray and are a TRICARE-covered benefit. The flu shot this year...