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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Rick White Keeping up with the Joneses is a family matter for one Clovis Wildcat. Junior cornerback Jacob Jones is the youngest of six siblings to play sports at Clovis High, joining former soccer standouts Larry Jr. and Gabe and soccer and track star Karyn Jones. Jacob is the only one to play football at CHS. “I used to play soccer, but I started playing football in junior high and I’ve been playing ever since,” said Jacob Jones, who at 5-foot-8 and 140 pounds, is one of the smaller Wildcats. Their father, Larry Jones Sr.,...
Sukora Cooper attempts to slip past Bobby Reed during Thursday’s Greyhound football practice at the Portales High School field. Freedom Newspapers photo by Kevin Wilson. History is not on the side of the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds this week as they continue their quest for the program’s first playoff bid in nearly two decades. The Hounds play at Texas A&M-Kingsville in a 6 p.m. (MST) start on Saturday. Eastern (6-2, 2-2 Lone Star Conference South Division) has never won at Kingsville. To make things tou...
Melrose senior Harvey Park makes up for his lack of foot speed with great hands, according to his coach. CNJ photo by Erick Kluth. Rick White He’s not big. Nor particularly fast. Harvey Park just has a knack for catching footballs — and finding the end zone. His coach and teammates rave about his hands, knowledge of the game and determination. The combination of skills and intangibles has the Melrose senior wide receiver closing in on a 60-year-old National High Federation six-man football record for touchdown catches in a s...
JOSEPH CASILLAS Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton in Clovis.Joseph “Joe Bob” P. Casillas, 49, of Chandler, Ariz., died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, in Chandler. He was born on Sept. 1, 1954, in Clovis, to John and Geneva Sparks Casillas. He worked for the Safeway Milk Plant for 22 years. Family members said he was a dedicated and beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend to many. He loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhart, and spending time with his NASCAR extended family at the Phoenix International Race...
Chief Master Sgt. James Randall Editor’s note: James Randall is the command chief master sergeant for the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon Air Force Base. His diary began Monday and concludes today. Hello from Kirtland Air Force Base in beautiful Albuquerque. I will be bringing this last installment to you from my laptop in my hotel room. Thursday began with breakfast at the Ramada Inn where I am billeted, after which I departed for the short drive to Kirtland AFB. I arrived at the NCO Academy about 7:45 a.m. and was greeted by t...
Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series of United Way agency profiles scheduled for publication each Sunday, Wednesday and Friday through Nov. 21. Upon being released from the hospital after a recent stay, 70-year-old Joyce Noack of Clovis got a suggestion that might make her life a little easier. The advice was to get meals delivered to her from Clovis Meals on Wheels — and Noack said the subsequent deliveries of lunch to her home at a moderate price has indeed helped. “I’m alone; I’m a widow. My husband (Asa) died 4 1/...
Those who knew Eric Hodgest say they don’t need his picture to see his face. Or to remember his smile. Or even his charm. Still, Hodgest’s photo, along with those of three other Eastern New Mexico University students, will be displayed on an altar today in ENMU’s Campus Union Building Ballroom. Hodgest, a former ENMU football player who died Sunday morning in a car wreck in Amarillo, is one of four Eastern students who have died since mid-July. They will be remembered from noon to 2 p.m. today at a “Day of the Dead” c...
Police arrested a Clovis man Wednesday night in connection with a house that burned down last weekend. Police said Matthew Southers, 20, admitted to burning down a house at 820 1/2 Jones late Saturday night. They said he is also suspected in connection with an arson early in the morning of Oct. 24 at 708 W. Eighth Street, though he denies that allegation. He faces up to 4 1/2 years in jail on charges of negligent arson, conspiracy to commit arson, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was in jail Thursday in...
One man is in jail following a Wednesday night beating of a passing motorist, but a second suspect escaped from the Clovis police station. Police said Johnny J. “J.J.” Chavez, 20, escaped from police custody while another suspect was being interviewed. According to police reports, Chavez had been handcuffed and left in an interview room. He remained a fugitive on Thursday. Police Chief Bill Carey said handcuffing subjects is a routine procedure to prevent escapes, but it’s not foolproof. “Those are interrogation rooms,...
First Christian Church First Christian Church is hosting a harvest festival, described by church officials as a safe environment for kids to have treats without the tricks. The event is set for 6:30 tonight at the church building across from Marshall Junior High at 1700 N. Main. Children are encouraged to dress up as Bible characters. Details: 714-1602. Trinity United Methodist The Trinity United Methodist Women will hold their annual craft and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the church building, 1320 W. 21st...
Today Singles Living in Christ — 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Child care is provided. For information, call 763-3141 or 762-6639. Parkland Baptist Church Children’s Fall Festival — 5:30-8 p.m. for infants to sixth grade. Burritos served from 5:30 to 6 p.m., game booths from 6 to 8 p.m. Details: 762-1779 Trinity United Methodist Church Trunk-or-Treat — 6-7:30 p.m. for elementary ages. Details: 763.7450 First United Methodist Church Chili Spook-Off — 6-7:30 p.m. no scary costumes requested...
I have vivid childhood memories from years spent in Kansas City during my parents’ seminary days. The family budget was tight so my parents were very frugal and very inventive in making ends meet. On one occasion, my mother purchased an old sofa from a thrift store. The sofa’s wood trim was in fairly good condition, but the fabric had long since faded and mother couldn’t afford to have the couch upholstered by a professional. A solution came when she decided to take advan...
Building strong marriages is a priority for Russell and Marni Hawkins, who both come from homes where their parents divorced. To help avoid the same fate after they married more than seven years ago, the two joined what was then known as “Marriage Ministries International.” They became volunteer leaders in a ministry they have now brought to Clovis. The two are recruiting participants for a 14-week intensive Christian program they hope will begin in December or January. Those interested may come to First Assembly of God in...
Friendship Rebekah Lodge Friendship Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday for its regular meeting. It was the 94th anniversary of the Lodge. Noble Grand Vicky Howard and Chaplain Robbie Wicker served sandwiches, chips and birthday cake. Wanda Scott and Melvin and Serena Goar talked about some of the things that happed at the Rebekah assembly in Deming. National Education Association - Clovis The club met on Oct. 25 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. “Quality Schools Begin With Us” was the theme for the fall council meeting. Clo...
La Casa De Buena Salud 1120 Cameo Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — HIBAC. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise. Wednesday: 10 a.m. — Blood sugar checks; 1 p.m. — Bingo; 1:30 p.m. — Blood pressure checks. Thursday: 10:30 a.m. — Cake walk; Noon — Potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. — Spanish bingo. Friday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 7 p.m. — Circle 8 square dancing. Daily Activities: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Exercise equipment, 8-ball, 9-ball, snooker pool, ceramics, quilting, sewing, embroidery, puzzles, co...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Banana nut muffin, juice, milk. Lunch — Chicken pattie on a bun, tator tots, lettuce, pickle spear, peaches, milk. Tuesday: Breakfast — Waffles, juice, milk. Lunch — Tacos, salsa, lettuce, corn, applesauce, milk. Wednesday: Breakfast — Breakfast bread, juice, milk. Lunch — Spaghetti, green beans, salad, garlic bread, milk. Thursday: Breakfast — Sausage pancake on a stick, juice, milk. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, fries, lettuce, pickle spear, orange smiles, milk. Friday: Breakfast — Egg...
Romero Brenda Romero of Lubbock has been promoted to director of Customer Management Group (CMG) Facilities North America effective Oct. 1. She is the daughter of Bobby and Theresa Sandoval of Clovis and she is a 1979 graduate of Clovis High School....
Pintores Artist of the Month for November Pat Weekley has been selected Pintores Artist of the month for November. Her paintings will be on display at Clovis Carver Public Library during November. She started painting in oils early in the 1980s and began painting with Virginia Gregory. Later taking classes at Clovis Community College, she was introduced to soft pastels in classes taught by Bruce DeFoor. Currently she is painting with Bobby Wied in a Wednesday morning class. She said it is impossible to say which medium she...
Maldonado-Perales Laura Maldonado of Clovis and Guillermo Perales Jr. of Clovis, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. They will exchange vows at 3 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2003, at Faith Christian family Church in Clovis. The bride is employed at Big Country Ford. The prospective groom is employed at High Plains Federal Credit Union. The ceremony and reception are open to friends and relatives. Washburn-Siliceo Gene and Raylene Washburn of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter,...
Herington L.C. “Buster” and Doris Herington of Farwell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 3 p.m. (CST) until 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Farwell Community Center. The celebration will be hosted by their children and grandchildren. The couple was married on Nov. 7, 1953, in Clovis. They have four children; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is a retired farmer. She is a retired tax assessor. The celebration is open to friends and relatives....
Keith Darren Keith and Jackalyn Winton-Keith of Clovis are the parents of a 7-pound, 15.5-ounce girl, MacKenzie Marie Keith, born on Aug. 13, 2003, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. Her grandparents are Steve and Michele Chancy of Clovis, Richard and Liz Henderson of Ellisville, Mo., Andy Winton of Clovis and the late John Keith. Her great-grandparents are Bernie Sternberg and Lunell Winton, both of Clovis, Jack and Joy Winton of El Paso, Texas, Charles and Helen Fleming of Ellisville, Mo., and the late Robert...
Corrie Lindsay Rose McCluskey and Brian Scott Corrie, both of Fort Collins, Colo., were married on Aug. 30, 2003, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Collins. The Rev. Carlos Chavez performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Sherry McCluskey of Fort Collins. She is the granddaughter of Tad and Fran Jones of Stockton, Mo., and the late Robert Sr. and Rose McCluskey. The bridegroom is the son of Rosie Corrie of Clovis and the late Scott Corrie. He is the grandson of Wirt Corrie of Crewe, Va., and t...
Clyde Davis The best moment in the entire experience was my beautiful wife, Janice, waiting at the finish line with a bouquet of flowers. Immediately after I came across and the volunteer handed me my survivor’s rose, Jan greeted me with the bouquet and the sign that she and Lynn and Dot had made while I was riding. That was the best moment of the Ride for the Roses Cancer Fundraising Bikeride, held in Austin, Texas, last weekend. This being said, there were other highlights and one or two lowlight moments in this gathering (...
Tom DiFrancesca Here’s an update on the Clovis “WhyNot” project: We need more folks to get involved. A couple of local concerned citizens have registered at the Web site www.whynot.net/clovis but that is not enough. We need a lot of concerned citizens to participate in this project. I’m going to mention the endeavor in future columns to try and generate a growing interest in it. n n n By the way, I have appreciated all of the kind words regarding my series of “My Life” columns that appeared in this newspaper. Just in cas...
Kate Griego, of Clovis, left, a foster grandparent listens as James Bickley Elementary second grader Treshanna Mathis, 7, reads “Clifford The Big Red Dog.” CNJ photo: Eric Kluth Frances Aragon may not remember all the names of her foster grandchildren, but she loves them all the same. “I forget names and faces, but I know it’s one of them when they call me ‘grandma,’’ said Aragon, who was referring, not to her own 12 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but to the kids at James Bickley Elementary, with whom she spends ti...
