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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Joshua Lucero: FNM correspondent Tarleton State's Clifton Rhodes jumps to catch a pass as ENMU cornerback Keith Davis moves in to tackle him during the first quarter of Saturday's Lone Star Conference football game at Greyhound Stadium. BLACKWATER DRAW — Tarleton State football coach Cary Fowler sounded like his team had just lost. Actually, the Texans almost did. A last-second desperation pass into the end zone from Eastern New Mexico University backup quarterback Sawyer Cornelius bounced off the hands of receiver...
Liliana Castillo: FNM Correspondent Clovis Family YMCA Director Shane Nelson is such a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has an entire wall themed in their signature yellow and black in his office. Shane Nelson, associate executive director of the Clovis Family YMCA, made the first big move of his life to bring the Y back to Clovis after over 30 years. Nelson, a husband and father of two, has worked for the Y for five years. “I love my job because it allows for me to change the lives of children and families in a p... Full story
I should have known, that Wednesday two weeks ago, when the dog was sitting in the passenger seat looking at me as if trying to memorize my face. In the past 12 years, I have never seen the dog look at me that way. The dog is a terrier, and not given to serious attitudes, nor to long and soulful gazes. Perhaps the dog knew, as I do now, that she will soon be making a journey and that, after she makes that journey, it will likely be a long time before she sees me again. I was taking the dog to the vet, and since she is 12 year... Full story
Strebeck Laurie Elizabeth Bellah and Layne Terrell Strebeck of Lubbock were joined in marriage July 30, at First United Methodist Church in Throckmorton, Texas. The Rev. Ryan Strebeck, brother of the groom, of Abilene, Texas, led the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jody and Betsy Bellah of Throckmorton. She is the granddaughter of Rob and Peggy Brown of Throckmorton and Barbara Bellah and the late Bobby Bellah of Woodson, Texas. She is the great-granddaughter of Polly Donnell of Graham, Texas. The bridegroom is the...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1:30 p.m., Ice cream day. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 11 a.m.. Seniors meeting; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m., Free blood sugar and blood pressure check; 10:30 a.m., , Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1...
Christie-Leslie Tom and Sharon Christie of Mansfield, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Alyene Christie of Mansfield to Blake Leslie of Frisco, Texas, son of Lonnie and Ardeth Leslie of Clovis. The prospective groom is the grandson of Ed Kirksey and the late Beth Kirksey of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows 11 a.m. Oct. 8, 2011, at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. The reception will follow the ceremony. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University... Full story
Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast — Smucker’s waffles. Lunch — Chicken nuggets with dipping sauce, seasoned green beans, blueberry whip. Tuesday: Breakfast —Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch —Sloppy Joe on a bun, corn, steamed carrots, vanilla cookie. Wednesday: Breakfast — Pancakes. Lunch — Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed veggies, orange smiles, whole wheat roll. Thursday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — beef/bean/cheese burrito, steamed broccoli, cinnamo... Full story
Information on new products to keep you healthy, making a ruched bias tape flower pin, and family traditions and recipes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, September 27th at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday, September 29th at 12:00 noon. (All times are Mountain.) Laura Dellutri will share some new products on the market to keep you healthy, including air purifiers, toothbrush sanitizers and humidifiers. Her company is The Healthy Housekeeper, Inc. in Overland Park, KS. Michele Muska is with Simplicity Cre...
Curry County Extension Clubs The Curry County Extension Clubs held their annual membership event on Sept. 13 at the extension building with 25 members and five guests attending. Grady Alpha Club was responsible for the program and decorated with a fall theme. Carol Nash was mistress of ceremonies. Sheryl Abdill gave the invocation followed by a delicious meal of finger foods prepared by club members. The program was presented by Kenneth Hultman on massage therapy and the benefits it gives our over all health. He discussed...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “Remembering Ritalin: A Doctor and Generation Rx Reflect on Life and Psychiatric Drugs” by Lawrence Diller provides a revealing look at the long-term outcomes of drugs prescribed to treat ADHD and offers insights into one of the most controversial treatment methods of our time. “Sixkill” by Robert Parker is the thirty-ninth and last novel in the Spenser series in which the Boston private investigator forms an unlikely alliance with Zebulon Sixkill, a young man...
Hollene and Bellview reunion The Hollene and Bellview School reunion will be held Oct. 1 at Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 Main St., Clovis. Buffet dinner is $8.50 per plate and will be served at noon. The doors of the church will open at 10 a.m. for everyone to come early to visit. Information: Eldred Brown: 806-289-5972 or 806-357-7120....
Winfrey Look who will be 80 on Oct. 8. Come help Sandy Winfrey celebrate his special day. Oct. 8 from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. at 5100 S. Prince St., Clovis — Submitted by Jimmie Lou Winfrey...
Spriggs Keenen James Spriggs was born Sept. 16, 2011, at University Medical Center in Lubbock to Philip and Jeanette Spriggs of Clovis. He weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Bryan and Louise Kos of Melrose; Kim Pruit of Las Cruces and Debbie Spriggs of Clovis. Great-grandparents: Rosemary Smithhesler of Clovis; Florine Spriggs of Clovis, Phil and Frieda Payne of Clovis, Bill and Beth Carr of Pinellas Park, Fla.... Full story
Spriggs Keenen James Spriggs was born Sept. 16, 2011, at University Medical Center in Lubbock to Philip and Jeanette Spriggs of Clovis. He weighed 9 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Bryan and Louise Kos of Melrose; Kim Pruit of Las Cruces and Debbie Spriggs of Clovis. Great-grandparents: Rosemary Smithhesler of Clovis; Florine Spriggs of Clovis, Phil and Frieda Payne of Clovis, Bill and Beth Carr of Pinellas Park, Fla.... Full story
Hollene and Bellview reunion The Hollene and Bellview School reunion will be held Oct. 1 at Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 Main St., Clovis. Buffet dinner is $8.50 per plate and will be served at noon. The doors of the church will open at 10 a.m. for everyone to come early to visit. Information: Eldred Brown: 806-289-5972 or 806-357-7120....
Winfrey Look who will be 80 on Oct. 8. Come help Sandy Winfrey celebrate his special day. Oct. 8 from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. at 5100 S. Prince St., Clovis — Submitted by Jimmie Lou Winfrey...
Information on new products to keep you healthy, making a ruched bias tape flower pin, and family traditions and recipes will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, September 27th at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday, September 29th at 12:00 noon. (All times are Mountain.) Laura Dellutri will share some new products on the market to keep you healthy, including air purifiers, toothbrush sanitizers and humidifiers. Her company is The Healthy Housekeeper, Inc. in Overland Park, KS. Michele Muska is with Simplicity Cre...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “Remembering Ritalin: A Doctor and Generation Rx Reflect on Life and Psychiatric Drugs” by Lawrence Diller provides a revealing look at the long-term outcomes of drugs prescribed to treat ADHD and offers insights into one of the most controversial treatment methods of our time. “Sixkill” by Robert Parker is the thirty-ninth and last novel in the Spenser series in which the Boston private investigator forms an unlikely alliance with Zebulon Sixkill, a young man... Full story
Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast — Smucker’s waffles. Lunch — Chicken nuggets with dipping sauce, seasoned green beans, blueberry whip. Tuesday: Breakfast —Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch —Sloppy Joe on a bun, corn, steamed carrots, vanilla cookie. Wednesday: Breakfast — Pancakes. Lunch — Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed veggies, orange smiles, whole wheat roll. Thursday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — beef/bean/cheese burrito, steamed broccoli, cinnamo... Full story
Christie-Leslie Tom and Sharon Christie of Mansfield, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Alyene Christie of Mansfield to Blake Leslie of Frisco, Texas, son of Lonnie and Ardeth Leslie of Clovis. The prospective groom is the grandson of Ed Kirksey and the late Beth Kirksey of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows 11 a.m. Oct. 8, 2011, at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. The reception will follow the ceremony. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University...
Strebeck Laurie Elizabeth Bellah and Layne Terrell Strebeck of Lubbock were joined in marriage July 30, at First United Methodist Church in Throckmorton, Texas. The Rev. Ryan Strebeck, brother of the groom, of Abilene, Texas, led the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jody and Betsy Bellah of Throckmorton. She is the granddaughter of Rob and Peggy Brown of Throckmorton and Barbara Bellah and the late Bobby Bellah of Woodson, Texas. She is the great-granddaughter of Polly Donnell of Graham, Texas. The bridegroom is the... Full story
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1:30 p.m., Ice cream day. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 11 a.m.. Seniors meeting; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m., Free blood sugar and blood pressure check; 10:30 a.m., , Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1...
BLACKWATER DRAW — Tarleton State football coach Cary Fowler sounded like his team had just lost. Actually, the Texans almost did. A last-second desperation pass into the end zone from Eastern New Mexico University backup quarterback Sawyer Cornelius bounced off the hands of receiver Darian Dale on a jump ball in the end zone, and the Texans held on for a 34-28 Lone Star Conference win on Saturday at Greyhound Stadium. Tarleton (1-3, 1-1 LSC) used two goalline stands and a first-quarter, 44-yard fumble return for a...
I should have known, that Wednesday two weeks ago, when the dog was sitting in the passenger seat looking at me as if trying to memorize my face. In the past 12 years, I have never seen the dog look at me that way. The dog is a terrier, and not given to serious attitudes, nor to long and soulful gazes. Perhaps the dog knew, as I do now, that she will soon be making a journey and that, after she makes that journey, it will likely be a long time before she sees me again. I was taking the dog to the vet, and since she is 12 year...
Shane Nelson, associate executive director of the Clovis Family YMCA, made the first big move of his life to bring the Y back to Clovis after over 30 years. Nelson, a husband and father of two, has worked for the Y for five years. “I love my job because it allows for me to change the lives of children and families in a positive way. Is there really a better job than that?” he said. In his spare time, Nelson tends to the fish tank he installed in the YMCA and coaches youth soccer....
