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Living facts surround and embody Veterans Day across America today. This visible network makes up the ranks of our families and our neighbors' families. They join many of us in visiting the graves of veterans across this land on this day. And they are the women and men we work with, go to school and church with, or just say hello to in a public place, day after day. They are integral to the woven strength of the patriotic and humanistic fabric making up these United States of America. Their actions have followed those of our...
What I would like to do today is shift focus. Instead of writing about current events, let's together pick a single animal that most reminds us of the election. I'm talking about the election held Tuesday. You may have already blocked that election from memory. It was kind of like going to a really bad horror movie. You would just as soon forget it. That critique is not meant to address the results nor the quality of most of the candidates. The outrage is the almost criminal tactics of candidates and associated PACS who...
Sharon Faulkner of Portales mailed pieces of a voter registration card inside the envelope that also contained this letter: Well, another fake "election" — driven by corruption, voter fraud, over 20 million illegals and a paper-trained Party, rank and file, and Rubber Mouth gets another four years of uncontrolled dictatorship. So, now we have Obamacare, illegal amnesty and taxes shoved down our throats and see our freedoms trampled into the dirt. Oh, well. I don't have a country anymore and I have torn up my voter card so I...
People shouldn't let 9-year-old Jaelyn Jimenez' shy demeanor fool them because her mother says her strength and creativity comes from within. The Portales native who has career aspirations of becoming a cook and a veterinarian is far from normal, as her mother describes, because most 9-year-olds aren't battling leukemia. "God chose me because I'm strong," Jaelyn said. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Amanda Jimenez embraces her daughter Jaelyn, who says her mother has been her biggest supporter while she's battled le...
Portales American Legion Post 31 is celebrating the Veterans Day holiday on Sunday with its 66th annual Tribute to Veterans ceremony with guest speaker Command Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henderson II, the highest ranking enlisted airman at Cannon Air Force Base. Joe Blair, a Navy veteran, legion member and coordinator for the event, said the tradition has been important to the Portales post because it is important to recognize all veterans for their services. "We also pay tribute to the POWs and MIAs every year with a special...
For those expecting cultured election pearls, my deadline was pre-election. If your candidate won, congratulations. Hopefully, you are being gracious. If you voted for Bond C or the Green Tea Party, thank you! I recently visited Lubbock dermatologist Richard Hope for my twice-yearly, skin-cancer checkup. With a dozen surgeries so far from carefree and sunscreen-free east Texas summers filled with catfish-splashing ponds, evergreen lakes, blistering hayfields and chattering baseball fields, karma has been a beach without an...
U.S. 70 construction should be finished this week, according to a press release from the New Mexico Department of Transportation and Constructors Inc. Traffic will move from the south lane to the newly constructed north lane. Most intersections will be opened on Second Street, according to the press release. Only one lane of traffic will be open from Avenue K to Avenue C so officials said to expect some delays during peak traffic hours. Construction will continue in the north lane on westbound First Street through Avenue K...
Today CNJ Arts and Crafts Fair — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center. Christmas and holiday gifts at this one-stop shopping fair. Information: 763-3431. Veterans Day Breakfast — 6 a.m.-11 a.m., American Legion Post 25 in Clovis. Free breakfast: Scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, chili. Information: 763-5392. ENMU Veterans Day Memorial — 11 a.m., ENMU lawn, facing U.S. 70 in Portales. Information: 562-2732. 66th annual Tribute to Veterans — 2 p.m., the Memorial Building in Portales. Dance — 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Los...
Portales is a long way from Bad Nauheim, Germany. But after Eastern New Mexico University alum Camala Beek graduated in the fall of 2010, Bad Nauheim became her new home where she works as a marketing and communications specialist and copywriter for a public relations agency. The 23-year-old was quite the well-rounded student while at ENMU. She was originally recruited from the small town Cheyenne Wells, Colo., to play volleyball, but she also sang in the ENMU Choir and was the floor director for KENW's Sports Look. "I had...
This fall I'm watching Peyton Manning, one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL follow in the footsteps of Bret Favre. They both had stellar careers as heroes of the game. But as their retirement drew near, they signed with a desperate team in hopes of one more year in the spotlight. In a small town with high unemployment and a poor economy, a local entrepreneur named Del converted open space into a recycling center. He takes everything from plastic bottles to scrap iron. It has become a small success. He has at least two...
Judges during the annual Clovis Veterans Day Parade took a look at a float with the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and America's founding documents, and realized pretty quickly that's where the parade's traveling trophy would go. American Legion and American Legion Riders Chapter Post 25 is the place it goes, and stays, year in and year out. The 2012 win is the seventh-consecutive for the veterans support group. The float was pulled by a red vehicle that formerly served as the red promotional vehicle for 99.9 KTQM,...
There are moments when one wonders exactly what goes through the mind of another person, or more accurately group of persons, to cause them to act in the way that they do. Such a moment is almost bound to occur, when we as a nation have a presidential election, which of course happens once in four years, conjoined with Veterans Day. As a lifestyles columnist, it isn't my place or forte to address political issues; such addressing is only tangential to my focus. This column, however, concerns being a military veteran; it is...
Pintores Art League Pintores Art League of Clovis hosted its Fall Art Auction on Nov. 3. Nearly 30 original works in oils, acrylics, photography, wood carvings, glass, etc. were offered by 15 local talents. Nearly every piece sold. Eastern New Mexico University professor Patricia Dobson served as PAL's guest auctioneer. This year, two art students from CCC each received a $500 PAL grant. Additional proceeds over the cost of the auction will support the 2013 Spring Fling and summer art workshops. Capt. Reagan Mullin of Cannon...
Clovis elementary schools Monday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Lunch — Chicken and pasta, steamed broccoli and carrots, delicious apple. Tuesday: Breakfast — Banana bread. Lunch — Sloppy Joe on a bun, green peas, grape tomatoes and ranch, chilled peaches. Wednesday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Bean and cheese burrito, salsa, lettuce and tomato, orange halves. Thursday: Breakfast — Smucker's waffle. Lunch — Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, seasoned green beans, fruit fluff, whole wheat roll, holiday cake. F...
Scott Beatrice Gwaltney-Scott Beatrice Gwaltney-Scott of Logan will celebrate her 90th birthday Saturday at the American Legion Bingo Hall, 100 S. Eighth St. in Logan. The celebration will be hosted by her family. Beatrice was born Nov. 24, 1992, in Broken Bow, Okla. She has 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The celebration is open to friends and relatives....
Harvey Allene Harvey Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recognized Allene Harvey as auxilian of the quarter. Harvey joined the auxiliary in October 1997. She volunteers at the information desk....
Strange Trenton Dean Strange Trenton Dean Strange was born Oct. 30, 2012, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis to Jerrod and Susan Strange of Portales. He weighed 9 pounds, 8.9 ounces. He has two sisters: Madison Strange, 3 and June Strange, 24. His grandparerents are Mack and Marjorie Legleiter of Portales and Betty Strange and the late Dean Strange of Clovis....
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at Los Abuelitos Senior Center, Portales Monday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos, Portales Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. board meeting; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments Wednesday: 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. free blood pressure and sugar checks; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments; 1:30 p.m. birthday cake and luncheon Thursday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. Loteria (Spanish bingo) and refreshments Friday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1...
Information on using liquid dye, making mini scrapbooks and using basic candy melts will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.) Jann Johnson is a designer and crafter, and she will show how to use liquid dye for three different dyeing techniques. She represents ILovetoCreate.com and lives in New York. Designer and crafter, Shannon Bielke will show how to make a mini scrapbook which is designed to focus on one subject or event and it doesn't take a lot...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library "No Time to Lose: A Life in Pursuit of Deadly Viruses" by Peter Piot recounts the riveting story of a doctor's remarkable career, from identifying the Ebola virus to pioneering AIDS research and policy, capturing the urgency and excitement of being on the front lines in the fight against today's deadliest diseases and preparing for new epidemics to come. "The Next Best Thing" by Jennifer Weiner takes a rollicking ride down the Hollywood rollercoaster as aspiri...
On November 11th we set aside a day to honor all those who are serving or have served in the military. It is a chance to recognize them for making the sacrifices that enable Freedom to continue for the rest of us. Those sacrifices can range from giving up a comfortable bed and hot shower to the loss of life or limb. When it comes to honoring those who serve, taking a moment to reflect on the many unmentioned sacrifices is warranted. Those who serve are often at the mercy of the military when it comes to the city they live...
Two Air Commandos raise their glasses during the Raise Your Glass event that was held at the Landing Zone Nov.2 pat Cannon Air Force Base . The event was open to active duty military, veterans and dependents of age to sample a variety of wine and beer. CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Raise Your Glass, a wine and beer festival, was hosted Nov. 2 at The Landing Zone. This is just one of the many events held for Airmen at Cannon Air Force Base Are you looking for something to do — trying to track down these events? Check out the At You...
Friday 16 SOS Change of Command 9 a.m. Hangar 196 Cannon Clinic closing Noon. Re-opens with normal hours on Nov. 13 Fueled Bar menu available 4 p.m. Landing Zone Friday Social Hour 4:27 p.m. Landing Zone Free bowling for single airman with ticket 5 p.m. Cannon Lanes Fall Harvest Dance 5 p.m. Youth Center Drop Zone After Dark 9 p.m. Drop Zone Heart Link 8:30 a.m. Community Training Room Saturday Wine Tasting and Tour 9:30 a.m. Outdoor Recreation Native American Heritage Day 10 a.m. Cannon Library Youth Book Club 10:30 a.m....
November is designated as New Mexico Recycling Awareness Month, a state-wide annual event created to promote recycling, waste reduction, composting and buying recycled. It is held in conjunction with the nationwide America Recycles Day campaign, Nov. 15. More than a celebration, ARD is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. "Recycling is no joke!" is the theme for 2012. But seriously folks - recycling is not a joke, it benefits our economy, creates jobs, saves energy a...
U.S. Air Force graphic: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The annual Turkey Trot scheduled for Nov. 15. is quickly approaching at Cannon Air Force Base. The yearly free 5K will take place at Unity Park from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be hosted by the Fitness Center in conjunction with the Health and Wellness Center. "The whole family is welcome to participate," said Rob Ewers, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron Fitness Center manager. "It is a race, but we like to think of it as a fun r...
