7/10 Engagements, Weddings, Birthdays, Artist of the Month

Engagements

James/Hodgen

Louis and Elaine James of Nara Visa announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennie Marie James of Nara Visa, to Paul James Hodgen, of Roachdale, Ind., son of Abe and Shirley Hodgen of Roachdale, Ind.

The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. July 30, 2005, at the United Methodist Church in Logan.

The bride-elect and prospective groom are 2003 graduates of Oklahoma State University.

The ceremony and reception are open to friends and relatives.

Jackson/Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jackson of Cedar Park, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Shellie Denae Jackson of Cedar Park, to Aaron Matthew Williams, of Linden, Texas.

The couple will exchange vows July 23, 2005, at the Outlaws Event Center in Liberty Hill, Texas.

The reception will be at Liberty Hill.

The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

She is employed at Liberty University.

The prospective groom is a 2004 graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

He is employed at Ruby Tuesday’s.

Invitations have been sent.

Engrav/Crowder

Paul and Jeanneen Engrav of Rushford, Minn., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kristina Kaye Engrav of Phoenix, to Justin Ryan Crowder, son of Randy and Susie Crowder of Clovis.

The couple will exchange vows Aug. 5, 2005, at Diamond Head Beach Park, Honolulu, Hawaii.

The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of the college of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn.

She is employed at Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Institute in Phoenix.

The prospective groom is a 1996 graduate of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.

He is employed at Nothing But Noodles in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Robertson/Hooper

Sophia Robertson of Portales announces her engagement and approaching marriage to James G. Hooper of Portales.

The couple will exchange vows July 15, 2005 at 6 p.m. at Sunken Garden in Clovis.

Both are employed at Milk Transport Services.

The ceremony and reception are open to friends and relatives.

Weddings

Wall

Kristin McCord and Ronald Wall, both of Amarillo, were joined in marriage May 28, 2005, at The Chapel in Clovis.

The Rev. Horace Stacey performed the double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Ronnie and Kim McCord of Clovis.

She is the granddaughter of W.G. and Dela McCord of Clovis, and the late Dwayne and Wanda Simpkins.

The bridegroom is the son of Arthur and Sherri Wall of Plainview, Texas.

He is the grandson of Leddie Wall of Floydada, Texas, the late Alex B. Wall, and Dorothy Kerr of Floydada, Texas.

Maid of honor was Kendra Lucio.

Bridesmaids were Ravonnette Stacey, Jessica Davis, Nichole McCord and Stephanie Gabbert.

Junior bridesmaids were Alexis Livingston, Zariah Wall, Aliyah Howard and Mya Culliver.

Best men were Lamont Hawkins and Brennon Wall.

Groomsmen were Brandon Wall, Cody McCord, Vance Wall and Kevin Polk.

Junior Escorts were D.J. Stacey, Zachori Stacey, Zerrian Meander and Tyus Wall.

Flower girl was Jayda Thomas.

Ring bearer was Kainan Thomas.

Candle lighter’s were Heather and Garry Howard.

The couple will reside in Amarillo.

Reunions

Covenant School of Nursing

Covenant School of Nursing will host a reunion for graduates of 1935, 1945, 1955, 1975, 1985, 1995, and 2005 at 10 a.m. (CDT) Saturday at the Knipling Education/Conference Center located at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.

Registration fee is $15 for alumni and $10 for the brunch. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.

R.S.V.P. to Sylvia Feazell, (806) 794-2403 or Annette Hallman (806) 797-0955 (ext. 223)

Honors

Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University-Clovis campus recently released its list of 30 students who have been named to the president’s list and the dean’s list for the 2005 spring term.

President’s list

Julie Elliott, Shelly Grim, Andie Herman, Dawn Koelliker, Robert Maher, Elizabeth Malone, Jared Marquis, Linda Masters, Timothy McCloskey, Donna McKenney, Dave Richmond, Shannon Richmond, Kathy Shallenberger, Karyn Waldron and Deborah Westbrook.

To qualify for inclusion on the president’s list, students must attend full-time and have a semester grade-point average of 4.0.

Dean’s list

Robert Byrd, Erin Carter, Drake Davidson, Jennifer Davis, Connie Dixon, Monica Drager, Shilo Essex, Toby Harbuck, John Lane, Stephanie Meier, Eleisa Loera-Murillo, Renate Roberts, Edward Story, Heidi Tessmer and Anthony Thomas.

To qualify for inclusion on the Dean’s List, students must attend full-time and have a semester grade-point average of 3.5.

Smith

Christopher Smith of Portales has been recognized as one of Comcast “Leaders and Achievers” with a $1,000 grant from the Comcast Foundation for outstanding commitment to community service.

He is a 2005 graduate of Portales High School and will be attending Eastern New Mexico University in the fall.

He is the son of James and Ruth Smith of Portales.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell

The following Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell students from the Clovis area were named to the dean’s list for the 2005 spring semester.

Dana Garlene Russell, Ashley Lamal Span and Mary J. Teel

Oregon State University

Two local students received their bachelor’s of science degrees June 12 from Oregon State University.

Trisha L. Dalton of Clovis received a degree in general science and Prema N. Jacobson of Portales in interior design.

Birthday

Doane

Robert LeRoy Doane of Denham Springs, La., celebrated his 100th birthday Friday at his home in Louisiana.

Doane was a longtime Clovis resident and worked for the railroad.

The celebration was hosted by his daughter and granddaughters.

Robert Doane was born July 9, 1905, in Jasper County, Iowa.

He has one daughter, two granddaughters, and six great-granddaughters.

Artist of the month

Essie Minton

She began her painting career later in life, but has been driven to excel by her deep love of art.

She never received formal training but has worked with instructors Marge Russell and Virginia Gregory. She also had several workshops under Charles Lyles.

Landscapes are her favorite subject, but she also does still life and some portraits. She works strictly with oil.

She and her family relocated to the Clovis area from Arkansas in 1967 when her husband was transferred to Cannon Air Force Base. After his retirement from the military, they established Minton’s Appliance Service and later American Appliance Service. She worked as office manager and bookkeeper until it sold in April 1993.

She has sold a number of paintings in the states and abroad, and has been teaching art in her home for the past 12 years.

She has her work displayed at D & D Family Furniture as well as an exhibit at the Clovis-Carver Public Library.

Club notes

Home Extension Club Chaparral

The June 9 meeting of the Home Extension Club Chaparral was a tea given in the home of June Phillips.

Each member was encouraged to dress up with hats and gloves as part of their attire. Each member was also asked to bring a special tea cup of their own. Twelve members were present and a good time was had by all.

Senior Happenings

La Casa Senior Center

1120 Cameo St.

Monday: 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks; 10 a.m. — Health insurance benefits assistance.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. — Senior Board of Directors meeting; 11 a.m. — Senior membership meeting; 12 p.m. — Refreshments; 2 p.m. — Indoor exercise.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. — Blood sugar checks; 1 p.m. — Bingo; 1:30 p.m. — Blood pressure checks; 2 p.m. — Refreshments.

Thursday: 10:30 a.m. — Indoor exercise; 1 p.m. — Spanish bingo (Loteria), 2 p.m. — Refreshments.

Friday: 9 a.m. — Shopping and lunch; 9:30 a.m. — Blood pressure checks.

Daily: Exercise equipment, 8-ball, 9-ball, computer and Internet, craft, ceramics, quilting, embroidery, puzzles, coffee and socializing, board games, card games and massage therapy chairs.

Baxter-Curren Senior Center

908 Hickory St.

Monday: 9 a.m. — Exercise; 5 p.m. — Business meeting; 5:30 p.m. — Potluck dinner; 6:30 p.m. — Social night.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. — Quilting; 10 a.m. — Art class; 6:30 p.m. — Musical.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. — Exercise; 1 p.m. — Crafts.

Thursday: 8 a.m. — Breakfast; 12 p.m. — “42” players; 1 p.m. — Bingo.

Friday: 9 a.m. — Exercise; 10 a.m. — Needle gang; 7 p.m. — Dance.

Daily Activities: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Exercise equipment, 8-ball, 9-ball, ceramics, quilting, sewing, embroidery, puzzles, coffee and socializing.

Friendship Senior Center

901 West 13th St.

Monday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Coffee klatch, ceramic, cards and crafts; 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Mexican bingo.

Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Coffee klatch, cards, and ceramics; 10 a.m. — Board meeting; 1 p.m. — Business meeting.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Coffee klatch, cards, ceramics; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Shuffleboard practice.

Thursday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Coffee klatch, ceramics, crafts and cards.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Coffee klatch, ceramics and crafts; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Bingo.

CRSMA Senior Diners Club

901 West 13th St.

Monday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, buttered peas, peach danish, roll, margarine.

Tuesday: Baked chicken broccoli, cheese, and rice casserole, sliced tomatoes, spice cake/peanut butter icing, wheat rolls.

Wednesday: Beef brisket, baby limas, carrot raisin salad, onions, pickles, sugar cookie, roll, margarine.

Thursday: Spahetti with meat sauce, green beans, garden salad, gelatin, pears and whipped topping, garlic bread.

Friday: Green chili chicken enchiladas, pinto beans, tomato salad, mixed fruit, chips.

Melrose Senior Center

405 Main St.

Monday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, California veggies, biscuit, margarine, strawberries/bananas, milk.

Tuesday: Chicken and rice broccolli, carrots, rolls, margarine, pineapple, milk.

Wednesday: Hot

Thursday: Hamburger stroganoff, noodles, beets, veggies, biscuit, margarine, milk, jello/pears.

Friday: Burrito, Spanish rice, nachos, sliced apples, milk.