Articles from the December 21, 2008 edition

Activists misrepresented Clovis Regarding Daphna Nachminovitch’s letter published Dec. 14: It is time for the truth about euthanasia by injection (EBI)....

Freedom New Mexico Effective Jan. 9, the U.S. government will collect DNA samples from all noncitizens detained by the authorities for any reason and from all people arrested for federal crimes. One can understand the impulse here, given that DNA is a much more reliable identifier than fingerprints and is not subject to change. In addition, responsible use of DNA evidence has not only been key in identifying perpetrators of crime, it has also been used to identify, exonerate and, in some cases, release people who have been...

Dear Santa, I have been good. I have all A’s in school. I would like a sanke. Also a flowbord. I would like a kife. Please... Full story

Chaparral Extension Club The Chaparral Extension Club held their annual Christmas Party on Dec. 11 at the fair grounds with 15 members present. Roll call was answered with a Christmas memory or Christmas plans. Sheryl Abdill read “In His Hands” and Dorothy Bean read a Christmas poem. Thank you letters were read from New Mexico Christian Children’s Home and New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home. Canned goods were collected for the Eastern New Mexico Food Bank. The room was adorned with Christmas decorations and a lunch of a tr... Full story

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Activities Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027 Baxter-Curren Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631 Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music instrument playing. Information: 762-3631 Baxter-Curren Music Sessions — 6 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music singing and playing. Information: 762-3631 Circle Eight Squar... Full story

The following books are available at the Clovis-Carver Public Library: Chain of Blame: How Wall Street Caused the Mortgage and Credit Crisis by Paul Muolo chronicles the most critical financial disaster of our times, showing readers what happened, who is responsible, and what lies ahead. Death Swatch by Laura Childs offers just the right blend of cozy fun and clever plotting as shop owner Carmella Bertrand and detective Edgar Babcock investigate a murder during Mardi Gras. Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy by...

Freitas Mitch and Kelly Freitas of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Melissa Freitas of Clovis to Chris Vierra of Merced, Ca. He is the son of Skip and Joni Vierra of Merced, Ca. The couple will exchange vows Dec. 20, 2009, at Pismo Beach, Ca. The reception will be at The Cliffs Resort. The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Texico High School and is currently attending ENMU. She is employed at Freitas Milk Testing in Clovis. The prospective groom is a 2007 graduate of California State...

Lucero-Sena Tracy Denise Lucero of Clovis and Aaron Christian Sena of Clovis were joined in marriage Dec. 6 at The Masters. The Rev. Dick Ross performed the simple ceremony. The bride is the daughter of James and Louine Easley of Clovis and the late Kenneth Sandefer. The bridegroom is the son of Marcy Sena and Amos Sena of Clovis. Matron of honor was Angela Reyna. Bridesmaid was Cassandra Lucero. Bestman was Rene Pena. Hunter Lucero was the groomsmen. The couple will reside in Clovis. The bride is a homemaker. The groom is a... Full story

Occasionally, one writes a column that catches the attention of more than one reader, in a way that lasts for more than one day. It seems to be so on the subject of the favorite ornament; I've had people, even this year, comment on the column which was written last year about that subject. So on to an update: I have to state, at the beginning, that my favorite ornament is still my walrus riding a Harley Davidson. I can't imagine anything easily replacing this piece of homage to the tacky male sense of humor. Not only is he...

Don McAlavy

T his is the reply young Virginia O’Hanlon of 115 W. 9th Street, New York, received in the form of an editorial written by the Sun’s Francis P. Church: Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s are little. In this great universe of ours, a man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intelle... Full story

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The following books are available for checkout at the Portales Public Library: The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, illustrated by P.J. Lynch “One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies.” So begins O. Henry’s heartwarming Christmas story, which has just been re-issued in a gorgeous picture book edition, illustrated by P.J. Lynch. Lynch brings to life O. Henry’s beloved characters, from Della’s flowing locks to Jim’s worn-out overcoat. The watercolor illustrations are full of warm, go...

Young The Conquistador Council of Boys Scouts of America presented the Silver Beaver Award, the highest of volunteer leader recognition, to Doyle Young of Melrose. For more than 20 years, Young has been a volunteer leader, serving as scoutmaster of Troop 45 in Roswell, and as cubmaster, varsity team coach, Webelos Den Leader, and on both pack and troop committees. He joined boy scouts in Whitefish, Mont. Young is retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a mail carrier in Roswell, postmaster for Elida, and postmaster for... Full story

Christmas break School will not be in session for Dora students until Jan. 6. Have a blessed and safe Christmas and New Year. First semester grades Report cards showing first semester grades will be issued to Dora students on Jan. 7....

United Daughters of the Confederacy The Ellen W, Jones Chapter of the United Daughters of the confederacy, met in Clovis for its December meeting. The group met at Furr’s Family Dining for lunch, then adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Ross for the meeting and program with Mrs. Ross as hostess. The quote for the day was “The most important thing about Christmas is the first six letters.” President Janelle Foster called the meeting to order with a welcome and thanked the hostess....

Basketball begins new year While most students are celebrating the holidays, the basketball teams will be staying in shape for games the first week of 2009. Thursday, the seventh-grade boys’ and girls’ “B” teams host the Floyd Broncos. Saturday, all four of the girls’ teams are in both of our gyms playing Ruidoso while all four of the boys’ teams head up the mountain to play Ruidoso. First games begin at 11 a.m.... Full story

Folkner Lois Folkner of Portales will celebrate her 90th birthday Dec. 27 from 2-4 p.m. at the Golden Acres Community Center. The celebration will be hosted by Trionne Hendrix, Troy and Laura Folkner, and also by family and friends. Lois Folkner was born Jan. 17, 1919 in Afton, Texas. She has two children, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The celebration is open to friends and relatives.... Full story

Tovar-Ornelas Mary Rhiannon Tovar of Portales and Jamie Ornelas of Portales were joined in marriage Dec. 8 at the Portales Municipal Court. Judge Frederick Arnold performed the civil marriage ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Vickie Smith of Portales. She is the granddaughter of Archie and Joanne Kingston of Ruidoso. The bridegroom is the son of Virginia and Benny Ornelas of Portales. He is the grandson of Jesus and Eustalia Llanez of Alpine, Texas, and Francisco and Ramona Ornelas of Zaragoza, Texas. The couple will...

Freedom New Mexico SAN ANTONIO — Arkansas Tech overcame a six-point deficit with a 21-2 run late in the first half Saturday and the Wonder Boys held on for a 69-61 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in the River City Classic, hosted by St. Mary’s University. Four players scored in double figures for Arkansas Tech (8-2), led by senior forward Troy Marcus with 13 points. Senior guar Chad Henderson added 11 and junior guards Brandon Friedel and Renard Allen chipped in 10 apiece for the Wonder Boys, who are off t...

Freedom New Mexico SAN ANTONIO — Arkansas Tech overcame a six-point deficit with a 21-2 run late in the first half Saturday and the Wonder Boys held on for a 69-61 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in the River City Classic, hosted by St. Mary’s University. Four players scored in double figures for Arkansas Tech (8-2), led by senior forward Troy Marcus with 13 points. Senior guar Chad Henderson added 11 and junior guards Brandon Friedel and Renard Allen chipped in 10 apiece for the Wonder Boys, who are off t...

Liliana Castillo

CNJ Staff Photo: Liliana Castillo Clovis’ Harley Pena, 6, combs new hair that is finally growing back in after her last chemotherapy treatment. Pena is fighting a rare combination of two types of acute leukemia. She enjoys putting on make-up and brushing her hair. Harley Pena of Clovis is a shy, 6-year-old girl who adores Hannah Montana. But these days her real-life hero is a fellow cancer patient, whose unselfish gift may just make this the best Christmas either of these two kids have ever known. Sinjin Anrdukates,... Full story