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SERVING CLOVIS, PORTALES AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES EasternNewMexicoNews.com Decades-old tradition continues ❏ The 41st Jack Williamson Lectureship is Friday at ENMU. By Alisa Boswell Cassutt and other writers to discuss science MANAGING EDITOR fiction and the craft of writing will begin at 3 [email protected] p.m. Friday. “The Lectureship celebrates a New PORTALES — A more than 40-year-old Mexico legacy, Jack Williamson, and the tradition continues for Eastern New Mexico genre he loved. His memory still attracts top- University as residents and university faculty notch writers and dedicated friends from pay tribute to the world of science fiction this around the state, on campus and from the upcoming weekend. community,” said event coordinator and The 41st annual Jack Williamson ENMU faculty member Patrice Caldwell. Lectureship will be held Friday on campus “Jack lived in his imagination, and he was a with guests of honor Melinda Snodgrass and fan of superheroes. I think he would have Michael Cassutt, as well as many other New loved this year’s theme. I look forward to Mexico science fiction writers in attendance. great conversations about a fascinating genre Michael Cassutt produced and/or wrote for and great stories about the man who made The Outer Limits; Eerie, Indiana; Beverly this lectureship possible.” Hills, 90210 and The Twilight Zone, while Jack Williamson’s niece, Betty Melinda Snodgrass has written and produced Williamson, said her family has always joked scripts for television shows Odyssey 5, The that Jack had three families throughout his Outer Limits, SeaQuest DSV and life. Reasonable Doubts, according to an ENMU “He had his biological family; he had his press release. ENMU family, and he had his science fiction The Lectureship’s theme this year is “Re- family,” she said. “That was one of the best imagining the Superhero: Celebrating Thirty legacies he left to us was his connection to File photo the science fiction world, and we get to Years of Wild Cards.” The more than 40-year-old tradition of the Jack Williamson Lectureship is returning Discussion panels with science fiction renew that each year at the lectureship. My writers Steven Gould, Darynda Jones, and to Eastern New Mexico University once again. The event will be held Friday and Walter Jon Williams, as well as Snodgrass, LECTURE on Page 3A Saturday on campus.
Home and garden show ‘changed with the times’ ❏ The event started in 1985 for contractors to interact with the public. By Kevin Wilson things more than 1,000 visi- MANAGING EDITOR tors could cross off their list [email protected] during Saturday’s running of the long-running show at the CLOVIS — So what’s at a Clovis Civic Center. home and garden show? Around 80 vendors were Pretty much whatever a on hand for the event put on booth renter can talk their by the Home Builders way into. Association of Eastern New Need a way to finance a Mexico, which boasts nearly home? Need a way to deco- 100 members. Secretary rate it? Want to set up Todd Farrell, also on hand to Internet service? Care to promote his insurance busi- know how to defend it, ness, said the show dates should the need arise? Or back to 1985. maybe you just want some The show originally start- Staff photo: Eamon Scarbrough salsa. Members of Eastern New Mexico University organizations Wake, the ENMU Student Business Club, and Those were a few of the SHOW on Page 3A college of business honor society Delta Mu Delta do yard work Saturday morning at a house on Oklahoma Drive as part of Eastern in Action, a community-wide student volunteer initiative. ENMU students pitch in ❏ back to Portales in a serious way. ing fun. More than 300 gave Eastern in Action saw students dis- Business major Manuel Perez, a a hand to community persing across the city to pick up member of the BSC, decided to par- garbage, remove weeds and do any- ticipate out of a desire to give back to members needing help. thing else that community members the community. By Eamon Scarbrough needed. “They (Portales) do so much for the STAFF WRITER At a house on Oklahoma Drive, university, like support us in any way [email protected] members of the Christian student they can, so it’s important to me to organization Wake, the ENMU always remember the community,” he Staff photo: Kevin Wilson PORTALES — More than 300 stu- Business Student Club and Delta Mu said. dents from multiple Eastern New Delta (the honors society for the As a native of Portales, accounting Traci Franklin talks about different plants during a Mexico University organizations saw ENMU College of Business) removed demonstration and Q&A Saturday at the Clovis Home April Fools’ Day as a chance to give weeds and trimmed bushes while hav- HELP on Page 3A and Garden Show in the Clovis Civic Center.
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APRIL 2 Events calendar Today Portales Public Library for ages 13-18. On this date ... ■ Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show Game day: Xbox One free play. Information: Saturday 1972: Clovis’ Boothill — 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. 575-356-3940 ■ ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ play — 7 Saloon was promoting Admission: $3 adults, $1 children 6-12, upcoming musicians. p.m. at PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Larry Trider was return- ages 5 and under free. Information: 575- Thursday Knoxville Street, Portales. Admission: $5. ■ ing to play on April 3, fol- 762-4342 Preschool story hour — 10 a.m. at Information: 575-356-7015 lowed by Henson Cargill Clovis-Carver Public Library. Theme: Spring Ongoing and his band, scheduled Monday is for ducks and rabbits. Information: 575- ■ Pintores artist of the month — April 4. ■ Preschool screening clinic — 9 769-7840 Andrea Brasier is the featured artist for April RCA recording star Willie a.m.-11 p.m. at House school. For ages ■ Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: Nelson and the Record Men Coach Jim Pittman birth to 5 years. Information: 575-279-7353 Portales Public Library for ages 13-18. were scheduled to appear at 575-769-7840 announced. ■ ■ Boothill on April 19. Boyd, a sophomore, was Stitch Addicts — 1:30 p.m. at Clovis- Information: 575-356-3940 Portales tax-aide — 2 p.m.-5 p.m. ■ Reservations were required expected to start at defen- Carver Public Library. Lesson: Crochet a Preschool storytime — 6 p.m. at Tuesdays, Thursdays through April 13 at to see Nelson. Tickets were sive end, Pittman said. basic dish. Preregistration required. Portales Public Library. Book: ABCs and ENMU, room 103 in the College of $3 for a single or $5 for a “Many locals felt that Information; 575-763-9687 123s. Information: 575-356-3940 Business. First come, first served. couple. Steve would be lost among ■ Culpepper and Merriweather circus ■ Colour Creators — 10 a.m., 6 p.m. at Information: 575-356-8576 Nelson’s big hit in 1972 the host of talent at Tulane, — 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. behind the bus Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: ■ Clovis tax-aide — 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. was “Words Don’t Fit the and should instead select a Picture,” which peaked at local school,” the Clovis barn, Melrose. Tickets: Adults $10, kids, 575-763-9687 Monday-Thursday through April 18; 8 a.m.- ■ No. 73 on the country music News-Journal reported. seniors $7 in advance; $13 adults, $8 kids, Preschool screening clinic — 8:30 11:30 a.m. through April 18 at Baxter Senior charts. “Steve recently indicated seniors day of. Information: 580-326-8833 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Floyd school, by appt. Center by appt; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. on various “Blue Eyes Crying in the how happy he was that he only. For ages birth to 5 years. Information: days at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Rain” was still three years had chosen the school he Tuesday 575-478-221 Information: 575-356-8576 now attends.” away. ■ Afterschool at the library — 4:30 ■ ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ play — 7 ■ Japanese Americans in the West p.m. at Portales Public Library for grades K- p.m. at PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. 1967: Clovis native Pages Past is compiled and Curry County during WWII exhibit — Steve Boyd had been pro- by Editor David Stevens. 6. Information: 575-356-3940 Knoxville Street, Portales. Admission: $5. Through April 3 at Clovis-Carver Public moted to the varsity football Contact him at: Information: 575-356-7015 Library. Admission: Free. Information: 575- team at Tulane University, [email protected] Wednesday Friday 769-7840 or Victor Yamada at ■ Toddler Time — 10 a.m. at Clovis- ■ ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ play — 7 [email protected] Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769- p.m. at PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. 7840 Knoxville Street, Portales. Admission: $5. The events calendar is a daily listing ■ Preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Information: 575-356-7015 of area events. To place an item on the Portales Public Library. Book: ABCs and ■ Lil Rob Reloaded concert — 6 p.m. calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763- 123s. Information: 575-356-3940 at the Yam Theatre, Portales. Tickets: $20. 6991 or e-mail: mmontgomery@the- ■ Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at Information: 505-269-3301 news.email Lottery Meetings calendar Friday Tuesday 6016 Thursday ■ Roosevelt County ■ Civil Aviation Board — ■ Clovis City Commission Mega Millions Commission — 9 a.m. in com- 5:30 p.m. at Clovis airport. — 5:15 p.m. in north annex at mission room at court house, Information: 575-769-7890 17 24 27 32 58 Clovis-Carver Public Library. Megaball: 10 Portales. Information: 575-356- ■ Lodger’s Tax Advisory Megaplier: 3 5307 Board — 5:30 p.m. at north Information: 575-769-7828 ■ Portales City Council — annex of Clovis-Carver Public 6:30 p.m. in council chambers Library. Information: 575-769- This calendar is a daily list- at the Memorial Building. 7828 ing of area public meetings. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. To place an item on the calen- 1012 Wednesday dar, call the newsroom at 575- ■ Curry County ■ Curry County Chamber Commission — 9 a.m. in north Ambassadors — 11:30 a.m. at 763-6991 or e-mail: annex at Clovis-Carver Public the chamber, Clovis. mmontgomery Library. Information: 575-763- Information: 575-763-3435 @thenews.email
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American Clean Up to pick Action." Help up trash around town. Some ENMU faculty Portales Deputy Clerk decided to join the students in from Page 1A Veda Urioste said despite the the name of giving back, major and president of Delta hindrance of the weather, the including Corey Cole, who Mu Delta, Jose Mendoza felt city's event drew in 70 to 80 teaches information systems it is imperative to help resi- volunteers on top of the and finance. dents in any way possible. Eastern in Action students. “Stuff like this is great. “I’m from the area, so it’s She said along with This is a pretty older commu- really nice to help out these Eastern students, an Eastern nity. They’re not able to do a people that may not be able New Mexico Taekwondo lot of stuff, so I think having to do some of the things class joined in, as well as some of these young people themselves,” he said. Kiwanis club members, an out here getting this stuff Criminal justice major ENMU health society and a done for them really helps Bianca Nunez, a member of local bank. them out.” Wake, noted that community Urioste said she will not Cole said the university service is a prime example of know the total number of relies on the community as its Christian love. bags collected by each group primary means of support, “I guess you can say, being until Monday. making events like Eastern in Christian, you’re always "I really appreciate that Action essential. taught to help others. We do many showing up despite the “The school is only as Staff photos: Kevin Wilson weather. I'd say we cleaned strong as the community, and ministry all the time, and an Above: More than 1,000 essential part of being a up the community pretty so, the more we can give Christian is giving back to good. I'd call it a success," back, the more I think we can people showed up to the others and showing others said Urioste, adding that vol- all work together and succeed Clovis Home and Garden love through Christ,” said unteers also painted bleach- at our goals that we want to Show Saturday. The Nunez. ers and tables at local parks. do,” he said. event continues today at Many of the university stu- "I think it was great. I got the Clovis Civic Center. dents also joined together there at 8 (a.m.), and there — Managing Editor Alisa with other groups for the city was a large group already Boswell contributed Left: Andy Jones, a dis- of Portales' annual Great there from Eastern in to this report tributor for West Bend Cookware, demonstrates with a joking look how his left hand isn’t in danger while making coleslaw because he has to use the right hand to turn the crank mechanism for chopping.
interested in various services plants, but she said most of a Show the shooting facility offered. gardener’s success is deter- “This gives us a great way mined by how much they from Page 1A to reach our target audience, water because of the area’s which is really a family audi- dry conditions. ed, Farrell said, as a way for ence,” said Dale Arnold of Admission to the event is contractors to get their name Target Sports. “These people $3 for adults, $1 for kids ages known to the public because aren’t going to come to the 5-12 and free for kids they often didn’t have their gun shows because they’re younger than 5. Farrell said own storefronts. not gun people. But they are the money raised, along with “The first year we did this, interested in home defense, booth rental costs, goes we wouldn’t let anybody sell firearm safety. We get to toward paying rental fees for anything; it was show and tell meet a lot of people who the Civic Center. In years only,” Farrell said. “We’ve would be first-time shoot- where there has been addi- changed with the times.” ers.” tional money, it has been Staff photo: Alisa Boswell The show now includes The show also included used to help provide renova- various demonstrations and a Eastern New Mexico Taekwondo volunteers throw their bags of trash into a large various demonstrations, tions for low-income families chance for businesses and including the fifth-straight or support local events like Dumpster next to the Memorial Building Saturday after finishing with the Great customers to find each other. year for Traci Franklin of the Smoke on the Water American Clean Up in which community members pick up trash around town. The Target Sports had filled two Traci’s Greenhouse. She Fireworks show or the Clovis group collected 55 bags of trash. sheets of paper with people answered various queries on Music Festival.
given by Courtney Willis. Lectureship schedule Lecture “We always look forward to it ... It’s just a really great The following is the Reservations required by from Page 1A gathering of really fun, witty, schedule for the 41st annu- Monday. favorite part of it is having smart people,” said al Jack Williamson ■ Williamson Lectureship Lectureship to be held this the opportunity to see these Williamson. weekend at Eastern New Panels: 3-6:15 p.m. Friday, Jack people at it every year.” All of the events for the Mexico University: Williamson Liberal Arts, room And of course, she loves lectureship are free other ■ Reading with Guests of 112 the workshops, adding that than the luncheon, according Honor Melinda Snodgrass and ■ Writers’ Workshop for this year, even those not so to coordinators. Monday is the last day to register for the Michael Cassutt: 10-11:30 a.m. College Students: 10 a.m.-Noon involved with sci-fi might find some of this year’s pan- luncheon. Tickets are $10. Friday in the Campus Union Saturday, Jack Williamson els fun, such as the presenta- Call 575-562-2315 to regis- Building, Zia Room Liberal Arts, room 110 tion on solar eclipses to be ter. ■ Lectureship Luncheon: ■ Sci-Fi Festival – Screening 11:30 a.m. Friday in the of ENMU Student Films: 10 a.m. Campus Union Ballroom. Lunch - Noon Saturday, University tickets are $10 at the door. Theatre Center easternnewmexiconews.com Your source for local news and sports PAGE 4A Sunday April 2, 2017 The voice of Curry OICESHE ASTERN EW EXICO EWS T E N M N and Roosevelt counties V and beyond
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Viewpoint School heads salaries need to be realigned Doblin was a legendary good guy In my east Texas hometown varsity. mud, water and rocks. t’s doubtful state Auditor Tim Keller is the of Mount Vernon, I hauled “During practices, us fresh- “Get in Poot. I know you’re only person whose jaw dropped after learn- hay for a famous football Wendel men were mostly cannon fod- tired,” Doblin summoned. Iing the husband-wife team who head the player’s parents (who der, or used to shag errant During the ride Banks saw GREAT Academy charter school in Albuquerque appeared with him in a Lipton Sloan balls or run errands. During a different side of Doblin — draw salaries totaling $305,652 a year – an Tea commercial). ◆ games, we kept the bench who held court on myriad top- amount stratospherically higher than the $87,000 Hauling hay was child’s Local warm.” ics. “The guy was a leader, on average other charter school executives in similar play compared to being a 123- columnist Banks says the sophomore and off the field,” Banks said. positions receive. (Meanwhile, the sixth- through pound tailback forced to emu- quarterback, nicknamed “After that, he gave me 12th-grade school pays its instructors an average late star running backs from “Doblin,” was a “hoss.” rides home many times, and of $38,000 per year – 143rd-lowest among 148 upcoming opponents during My cousin Ralph Banks can Doblin also punted, kicked passed the word so us fresh- school districts statewide.) two-hour-plus blast-furnace relate. and played linebacker. During men seldom had to walk In a letter to the president of the school’s board practices, without water, com- A 1957 Mount Vernon High a 1954 basketball tournament home anymore.” of directors last week, Keller said the compensa- manded by drill-sergeant in Dallas, he single-handedly After high school, Doblin tion paid to Executive Director Jasper Matthews School graduate, he played coaches. with the future NFL all-pro, led tiny Mt. Vernon to the often cruised home from and his wife, Principal Keisha Matthews, com- Running behind terrified championship — scoring 52 SMU in a white convertible mands about 30 percent of the academy’s annual who became a “Monday second-string linemen who — Night Football” announcer, points in one game. — then became a legendary budget and that they are, by far, the highest-paid out of self-preservation — One day when Banks, who Dallas Cowboys quarterback TV and movie actor. charter school executives in the state. (Their clos- flopped to the ground against later played at Paris Junior (once throwing an 83-yard est cohort is the principal at Albuquerque’s our district-champion defense A retired civil engineer in College, was walking the pass in the air to Bob Hayes). Mission Achievement and Success charter school, as soon as the ball was Austin and University of three-plus miles to his rural “Dandy Don” Meredith is who makes $118,112 per year, according to state snapped, I was constantly Texas track volunteer, Banks home after missing the bus, a now buried in the Mount officials. That school has nearly double the annihilated. said, “As a freshman, I wasn’t whistling Doblin rolled up in Vernon cemetery. enrollment of the academy’s roughly 200 stu- But, being bashed, bruised big enough to play with the his black, 1930s vintage dents.) and battered was the price for big boys, but we didn’t have Chevrolet sedan with the front Contact Wendel Sloan at: Jasper Matthews’ annual salary is $163,952, acceptance. enough players for a junior fenders removed — slinging [email protected] which includes an $11,852 car allowance. He also has a $24,750 special education consulting con- tract with the academy – forms of compensation Keller characterized as “very irregular” but per- Girl Scout cookie program lost purpose fectly legal. While the state Public Education Department I’m not sure if you’re hear- Scout Cookies program is ing a box. gives charters wide latitude over employee pay, ing what’s going on outside of about teaching girls to interact It sounds like the parent the compensation being lavished on the Matthews major stores this weekend. Kevin with the public, create a sell- organization has guaranteed family (their daughter also works there) can rea- It’s the sound of nothing, ing and distribution plan and itself great sales by transfer- sonably be called exorbitant. No one from the and I couldn’t be happier. Wilson then execute. ring all of the risk onto troop school responded to an Albuquerque Journal Last weekend marked the ◆ I wondered why that does- leaders and parents. I know reporter’s request for comment. final opportunity to buy Girl Managing n’t seem to ring as true any- I’d hate to be a parent, trying To their credit, the school does well academi- Scout cookies, and I don’t editor more. Why are the sellers so to walk the thin line between, cally, receiving an overall grade of B in the latest think I’m alone in saying the aggressive, and more adult- “We didn’t buy enough, and round by PED. But given that only a few charter last few weeks have been a lit- aged? I asked around, and now my daughter thinks I did- leaders earn more than $100K a year, the tle nerve-wracking. Aren’t girls supposed to be asked different people n’t have faith in her,” and Matthews’ compensation is troubling – to Keller “Do you want to buy Girl selling these things? because I knew nobody would looking at an unsold case at and taxpayers. Scout Cookies?” No, I don’t, At least, that’s what I insist give me the full answer. home in May and wondering Perhaps the school’s board of directors – but I can’t tell a 7-year-old on. A family I’ve long been Remember a few years ago, what that $50 should have according to the school’s website Dr. Penny girl a flat-out no. “I’m sorry, friends with has a daughter. when the “order now, pay and bought my family. If I were Edwards, Michael Pitts, Jade Rogers, Ron Shorter miss. I have no cash on me.” receive later” model was sup- them, I’d do everything I and Ronnie Wallace – could explain publicly why She comes by the office every She changes her tactic. “We year, and every year I buy my plemented with, “Nah, you could to get those cookies the Matthews family receives such remuneration. take cards.” Dang, now I have can get ‘em now” distribu- sold, even if it meant my In lieu of that, a realignment of their compensa- four boxes to help out. to pretend I am deaf. Even though I have no tion? daughter didn’t really sell all tion to more closely reflect that of their peers Whoops, I forgot one item I That came at a cost — just of those cookies and sarcastic should be in order. plans to delineate from my needed. Let’s try another “two Samoas, one Tagalog, not to the parent organization. columnists disapproved. store. Another table set up, Troop leaders have to buy I’m sure the perfect balance one Thin Mints” purchase, I — Albuquerque Journal this time manned mostly by when stock is available, and will be found some year adults who know my name. ask her about the products she then see if the girls can sell it. between instant cookie grati- “I know you want cookies, offers and the prices for If not, they’ve got to eat the fication and giving a safety New Mexico lawmakers Kevin.” I think you’re a little everything this year, or I ask rest, no pun intended. But at net to girls who might not be old to be a scout, and I think her how to fill out the order least they pay a reduced rate, born sellers. Until then, I’ll form. I don’t buy from any- ■ I’m going to start grocery right? Wrong. From what I’ve stick with, “Thanks, but I Sen.Tom Udall, D-N.M. shopping at 9 p.m. body else, because I want to been told, the cookies are the bought at the office.” (202) 224-6621, (505) 346-6791 I’ll randomly see a flyer on demonstrate loyalty. same price at the supply truck Website: a bulletin board. “We still The program is about more and the grocery store Kevin Wilson is managing have some Pecan Sandies left. than cookies; if it weren’t, I’d entrance. The parent organi- editor for the Clovis office www.tomudall.senate.gov Call 575-555-2341 and ask just buy whatever the Keebler zation pays troops at the end of The Eastern New Mexico for Phil.” Oh, what troop are elves made for $2 less inside for what it sells, and it doesn’t News. Contact him at: you in, Phil? the grocery store. The Girl reimburse anybody left hold- [email protected]
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[email protected] PAGE 5A Sunday April 2, 2017 The voice of Curry OICESHE ASTERN EW EXICO EWS T E N M N and Roosevelt counties V and beyond For these dogs, time to ‘kill them all’ Just when is a dog not a Accusations falsely accused tle critters, I need to list all parks and lands would we County of these rascals. canine? the folks at CCC of recently of their positive attributes. drag our feet this long in To quote — and forcefully It may sound like one of “murdering” all of the native Rob They eat grass. eradicating the problem? reiterate — the closing to an those trick questions such prairie dogs near campus. Yup, that’s it. So for all of Certainly not. editorial back on July 17, as: Why do we park on According to CCC President Langrell the negatives these little fel- With the risk of getting ◆ 2013, when we were the driveways and drive on Becky Rowley, the last time las bring to our community, the folks at PETA in an parkways? It’s not that com- any extermination efforts Publisher a purchase of a lawnmower uproar, we need to get rid of Clovis News Journal: plicated. took place was several from a local hardware store these “colonies.” There’s no “So that leaves us with The dog I’m referring to is months ago. far outweighs and eliminates purpose in allowing them to just one choice regarding the dreaded, pesky, rodent Prairie dogs have been a any of their positives. maintain their locales and prairie dogs at Potter Park: called the prairie dog. These problematic issue at other fields. They create extra A simple Google search of continue to wreck our town. Kill them. Kill them all.” work for people to fill in furry little annoying charac- places in Clovis, namely the “most annoying animals There was foolish talk in That sounds about right. ters reared their ugly heads Potter Park, Ned Houk Park their burrows to prevent of the decade” returns recent years about capturing again this week in a story in and the Goodwin Lake safety problems and injuries. prairie dogs in a prominent all of them and relocating Rob Langrell is the pub- The News by staff writer Walking Trail. They can spread diseases. spot on all of the different them to a nearby county. I’m David Grieder. The city has dealt with Furthermore, they fall in lists. sure they’d love our mosqui- lisher of The Eastern New At issue is the latest complications from these local swimming pools and If we were talking about tos too. Mexico News. Contact him “town” of prairie dogs near worthless creatures for drown. rattlesnakes or rats instead Now it’s time to come up at: Clovis Community College. years. They ruin parks and Out of fairness to these lit- of prairie dogs in our public with a solution to rid Curry [email protected] Relax, James neighbors, and mind your own “(M)ake it your ambition This is what’s happening nuclear waste. not like lepers. OK, Quay County resi- to lead a quiet life: You in Quay County today — a ■ The 1-in-a-million It’s important to remem- dents have a reason to be should mind your own busi- few dozen residents are David “what-if” scenario could ber those screaming the concerned. That’s because ness and work with your overreacting to a what-if not even begin until after loudest, as is usually the this project involves the hands ...” question that’s a long way Stevens there’s an actual plan to case, do not necessarily U.S. government. — 1 Thessalonians 4:11 from becoming any of their ◆ store nuclear waste in Quay represent a majority. Raise the red flags right business. Editor County, which the govern- Most of the good people there. What if you were mind- A ranching family named ment says won’t happen of Quay County are inde- But the actual burying of ing your own business ... James is entertaining and which couldn’t happen pendent, hard working, nuclear waste in Quay and then your neighbor did thoughts of allowing the until after the borehole common-sense people with County is not even in the something that poisoned Department of Energy to them into busybodies. tests, which haven’t started, a healthy respect for private talk-about-it stage. If we the water hole, caused can- drill two holes on the They skipped right over are completed. property rights and individ- ever get to that point — cer in those driving down James’ property near Nara the part about scientific Got it? ual liberty. remember, DOD says it Interstate 40, or was Visa. research that could make It’s not time to attack a When government offi- won’t — that would require responsible for babies The holes would be 3 the world a safer place — neighbor; the James’ say cials tried to tell them how years of research, debate being born with three miles deep; one would be 8 not to mention pump mil- they feel like they’ve many garage sales they and then court proceedings. heads? 1/2 inches wide, the other lions of dollars into a become lepers in a commu- could have in a year, they So relax, Quay County. That would be your fault, 17 inches wide. The pur- depressed economy — and nity where they’ve lived for initiated an election to Don’t treat your neigh- right? pose is to see if it’s even jumped straight to the part 40 years. recall those government bors like lepers. Because you can’t just possible to drill holes like about the potential for They’ve been shouted officials. They don’t like to If they decide to loan mind your own business that, then to evaluate three-headed babies. down at town hall meetings be told what to do, and their property to those when those around you whether deep boreholes Listen up, James neigh- and even asked how much most of them don’t usually working toward a safer way might be doing dangerous might offer a safe and prac- bors: money it will take to buy try to tell each other what to store nuclear waste, just stuff, or planning to do tical option for storing ■ The family has not yet them off. to do. say thanks. stuff that might be danger- nuclear waste. agreed to participate in the Neighbors who offer The concept of mind your ous some day if other stuff Yes, the nuclear waste is project. their property in the name own business around here David Stevens is editor happens they can’t control. what perked up those area ■ The issue is holes in of scientific research sound is as old and respected as for Clovis Media Inc. You know? residents’ ears and turned the ground, not storing like responsible neighbors, Tucumcari Mountain. Contact him at:
Grateful for Dad, and we rise up easternnewmexiconews.com My dad has the heart of a actions. He looked at me, spite of ourselves. So our Your source for local news and sports warrior. Patti shrugged, and said, “I know journey continues. I have been reminded of you. This is their ugliness, We are grateful that he’s that throughout my life with not yours.” Dobson still here with us, and we rise him; we’re talking decades. ◆ His words didn’t make the He has had more than one Religion ugliness stop; but, they up. doctor say he’s a medical columnist reminded me of where I miracle. When each medical come from and that his Patti Dobson writes crisis knocked him back, he strength has been passed about faith for The Eastern would fight and rise up. medical outcome for Dad. It down to each of us. It is a In these last several has been touch and go at gift to have someone that New Mexico News. Contact weeks, without saying a times. I wasn’t prepared, at knows our heart, who we are her at: word, he reminded me again all, for this latest go-round. inside and out, at times in [email protected] of his incredible spirit and I cannot imagine my life his warrior heart. without my dad in the thick My dad is a cancer sur- of things. Frankly, I don’t vivor. Kidney cancer. He know how to do life without went into the hospital with a him. In all of the good, bad small percentage of one kid- and ugly, he has been a con- ney that worked. I sat with stant, a lighthouse, for me his wife, Della, when the (and for my brothers and sis- specialist said it was kidney ter). He is one of the best cancer. people I know. He is perfect- Cue the roar of the ocean ly imperfect; yet, he is per- in my head. fect for us. Mind-numbing fear ... During a particularly dark panic ... terror settling in. time, I told Dad what had I’ve had moments in my been going on and that I did- life where my own immor- n’t know how to fight back tality sort of waves at me. I against the ugly words and have been keenly aware of my own age in different moments. I had a student hug me once, and tell me that I smelled like his grand- mother because of my per- fume. I told that story to my dad. His response to me: “What? Old and wrinkly?” My response to him was equally quick: “Do the math, old man.” We’ve had moments in the past couple of decades where we weren’t sure of the PAGE 6A ✦ SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 LOCAL THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS On the shelves
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So where Public Library the same way. is she now? “If Not for You” by “That Darkness” by Lisa Debbie Macomber “Forever a Hero” by Black challenges forensic In order to get away from Linda Lael Miller her loving yet controlling When Mace Carson was parents, Beth Prudhomme in college, he happened to moves from Chicago to be in the right place at the Portland, Oregon, reconnect- right time to save a young ing with her aunt, Sunshine, woman from being attacked and getting a job as a high one night, and although he school music teacher. There was lauded as a hero, he has in Portland she meets a new never thought of himself that friend named Nichole, who way, even years later as a in turn introduces her to Wyoming cowboy turned Sam Carney, her exact oppo- successful businessman and site in looks, tastes and pro- vintner who owns his own fession, and possibly her winery. The woman he res- parents' worst fear as a man cued, Kelly Wright, has in Beth's life. 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However, when attraction. When Beth's the very man who attacked mother Ellie suddenly comes her all those years ago is to town, however, she released from prison and is exposes secrets about Sam intent on revenge against that threaten Beth's carefully both of them for landing him won opinions of him. in jail, both Mace and Kelly realize that they may be bet- “Man Overboard” by ter off together after all. J.A. Jance When cybersecurity — Summaries by expert Roger McGeary falls library staff Sunday April 2, 2017 Your source for complete EGIONAL local coverage R THE EASTERN NEW MEXCIO NEWS B Second ‘Lubbock Music Now’ CD coming ❏ The purpose is to spotlight unknown ly paying their dues, along with their of the Recording Academy, better baby isn’t pretty. Having my song rent, by playing music — rather than known as the Texas Grammy Board. chosen made my heart soar.” regional musicians, says board member. honoring musicians only after they Blind listening refers to judges never Rules initially stated artists with become well known success stories. being told whose music they are lis- winning songs would have to wait a Lubbock board has been excited ever By William Kerns For example, Civic Lubbock also tening to. period of time before they could sub- since this project was submitted, and LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL oversees annual West Texas Walk of Whitten said being chosen for the mit new music. we hope to be doing this for many Fame inductions. Lubbock Music very first “Lubbock Music Now” CD That rule was changed. Whitten Sixty performers submitted origi- years to come.” Now is something very different. helped her gain acceptance as a and Jackson are thrilled about trying nal music in 2016 for possible inclu- Douglass confirmed during a news Also present Wednesday were singer-songwriter and country record- again. sion on the first “Lubbock Music conference Wednesday at the Buddy Hannah Jackson and Cathy Whitten, ing artist “in part,” she explained, Now” CD, a project of Civic Holly Center that CLI officially Traylor said, “We originally want- two featured singer-songwriters on “because there are some people who ed all new musicians on each year’s Lubbock Inc. and United approved a second Lubbock Music the inaugural “Lubbock Music Now” know me only for my work on radio, recording. Later, we asked ourselves, Supermarkets. Judges selected 16 Now — with submissions from song- CD. but also in part because I am included songs. writers accepted Saturday through Jackson was accompanied at with so many great, highly respected ‘Why should we penalize some of our Jim Douglass, a member of CLI’s April 30. Wednesday’s news conference by musicians.” most gifted artists?” Entertainment Lubbock committee, He also revealed that past and adopted daughter Alathea Faye, who “Validation,” said Jackson. “That’s “And besides,” added Jamie called 60 a positive number, “consid- future “Lubbock Music Now” turned 1 on Saturday. how I describe the feeling of being on Eppler, who chairs CLI’s ering it was our first time.” recordings are made available not In fact, Jackson plans to submit a ‘Lubbock Music Now.’Because most Entertainment Lubbock committee, He and Idris Traylor, CLI presi- only on CD, but also via more than collaborative effort, specifically a people don’t know about the time “Judges don’t know who they are lis- dent, expect stronger participation two dozen digital sites, including song she co-wrote with student Riley musicians devote to writing and per- tening to.” now that more regional musicians iTunes and CD Baby. Glass, 18, of Spur. forming, or the dollars it takes to Each winner receives $200 cash understand what Lubbock Music The purpose of Lubbock Music Winning music is chosen through a record and just get any new song out and 10 free copies of the album. Now is all about. Now is to spotlight and appreciate blind listening process by former and there. … My songs are also my Proceeds are kept by Civic Lubbock Traylor added, “The Civic Lubbock regional musicians present- present members of the Texas branch babies. No one wants to hear their and used on future projects.
Family says Tony’s pic of the week borehole not about money ❏ Nara Visa’s James family say decision is about having input. By Thomas Garcia month to begin exploring QCS SENIOR WRITER the possibility of conducting [email protected] a deep borehole field test near Nara Visa. The ulti- Money has nothing to do mate goal is to determine if with why the James family deep boreholes might offer a of Nara Visa agreed to par- safe and practical alterna- ticipate in a local borehole tive to mined geologic test, family members insist. repositories for smaller “We have received letters forms of nuclear waste. and calls asking us how Otero County in Southern much it will take to buy us New Mexico, Pecos County out from being a part of this in Texas and Haakon project,” said Elaine James. County in South Dakota are Elaine said to date, the also being considered for family has not received any the test drilling, because form of monetary payment. they share similar geologic “They (company offi- similarities, according to a cials) have not even bought DOE press release. us dinner,” she said. Company officials say no Her son, Don James, said nuclear waste will be the family is participating brought into the county, but because “on our land, we many area residents are say- will have more input and ing they don’t believe them. say to what goes on with the Elaine James said another drilling.” reason they support the On state land, he said, the research project is the community would have less potential advancements in input regarding the project. science and technology that Elaine, her husband, may develop as a result. She Louis, and sons, Cody and said there have been numer- Don, have been in the local ous advancements in medi- spotlight since September cine and technology for agreeing to let their land because of nuclear research be one of four locations in and development. the U.S. for the Department “In all of the public meet- of Energy to drill boreholes ings, nuclear waste coming for a test. to Quay County is the The Atlanta-based ENER- topic,” Elaine said. “Any CON and DOSECC benefits this project could Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Exploration Services of Salt have on the area is immedi- Things got a little heated Tuesday between Clovis softball coach Brandi Thomas and umpire Billy McGinnis Lake City, Utah, were at Lady Wildcats Field. Umpires always win these battles, of course. The passion for the game makes this selected by the DOE last JAMES on Page 4B my pic of the week.
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Editor’s note: This is one in a series of ususally studying or researching I’ve matured a There’s a lot to go for. It makes ALEXIS MONTOYA profiles about local graduating high stuff. lot. you think — senior year — what you plans to attend the nursing program school seniors. What is an want to do in life. at CCC. She partic- SERGEO ARELLANO assisgnment you ipated in National DANIELLE CHAPMAN plans to attend Texas Tech completed in high Describe your most embarass- Honor Society and plans to study radiology at Clovis University in school that you ing moment in high school. Community Lubbock to study are proud of? There’s a lot. played basketball, College after grad- graphic design. In My research volleyball and golf uation. She partici- high school, he paper. I wrote JENARO ACOSTA in high school. pated in band in played football. about obesity in the Ibarbol also wants to join high school. United States, and the Air Force after What has been How do you how it’s increasing. I actually got to high school. your most mean- Montoya What did you want to be remem- learn how kids these days don’t actu- ingful experience think high school bered by your ally care about what they eat, they What makes was going to be in high school? teachers and Arellano just eat just because. I actually val- you excited to like when you Probably senior year. It was really Chapman peers? ued my health better. graduate, and started, and how stressful and I had to really get Just normal. what makes you did it differ from your expecta- RENE ALANIS everything together, really focus. nervous? tions? What is the most creative thing plans to pursue a I’m excited to Acosta I thought it was going to be more you’ve done in high school? degree in sports How do you picture your life in difficult than junior high, but there’s I drew a game character. management at graduate because I’m going to get money. Getting 10 years? more freedom, and you take it at Eastern New Hopefully I’m an RN (registered your own pace with the classes and married (makes me nervous). CHRISTIAN IBARBOL Mexico University. nurse) in Lubbock, working at a hos- stuff. will join the Air Force after he grad- He played soccer in uates. He participated in track in high school. What are your plans for the pital. I think I want to work at When you have nothing to do in high school. summer? Covenant (Health System). class, what do you do to pass the What makes you Probably going on vacation with time? What has changed about you feel optimistic Alanis the family. I think we’re going to go —Compiled by Staff Writer I have college classes, so I’m since you were a freshman? about your future? to San Antonio. Eamon Scarbrough PAGE 2B ✦ SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 OBITUARIES THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Obituaries
Services pending Jack Haskins Marjorie J. Hine Lynda Louise McCarty, 66, of Tucumcari, died Friday, March 7, 1926 – March 28, 2017 March 23, 1933 – March 29, 2017 March 31, 2017 in Clovis. Jack Haskins, 91, of Clo- Funeral services for Mar- vis, who died March 28, jorie Hine, 84, of Clovis, will Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home. 2017, at his home. Visita- be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, tion will be held Friday, April 5, 2017, in the Wheeler March 31, 2017, 1:00 - Mortuary Chapel with Rod Funerals 7:00pm and Sunday, April Weed officiating. Burial will Monday Wednesday 2, 2017, 1:00 - 5:00pm at follow in the Portales Ceme- Jack Haskins — 10 a.m. Ross Greathouse — 10 Muffley Funeral Home. tery with Jody Stockard, Services will be held on Terry Elkins, Ben Elkins, at The Chapel, 1500 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Monday, April 3, 2017, Tony Tandy, Mark Frazier, Thornton Portales 10:00 am, at The Chapel, Todd Haugen, Garth Robert Gibbons — 1 Marjorie Hine — 2 p.m. 1500 Thornton, Clovis, Stockard,Vernon Collins, p.m. at The Chapel, 1500 in the Wheeler Mortuary NM, with Tammy Jeffe offi- Heath Stockard, Tobin Thornton Chapel, Portales ciating. Burial will be held Stockard, Alan Williams, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, and Rex Williams serving as 10:00 am, at Bethesda pallbearers. Joe Thomp- Cemetery, Camden, son, Mark VonMoch, Her- Arthur James Osani Arkansas. shall Couch and Rob Cour- Arthur James Osani 69, of Clovis, NM passed away on Jack Haskins was born son along with the class of 1951 and all others who loved March 21, 2017. There will be no funeral services, he will March 7, 1926, in Fort her will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family would be cremated and his ashes will be scattered in the Granite Smith, Arkansas to Eula Beller and Jerry Lee Haskins. His like to extend a special thank you to Floyd, Mariah, Julian, Maria, Arcelia, Ruby and Dianna who were her caregivers Dells outside of Prescott, AZ. aunt and uncle; Eunice and sonny Parham raised him from at her home and to the Retirement Ranch Staff during her Jim was born July 6, 1947, in Elmira, NY and adopted by the age of 7 on a Pecan farm belonging to Mr and Mrs. Johns, in Bixby Oklahoma. Jack left Bixby to go to Cam- rehab stay. Charles and Patricia Osani. He graduated high school in Those desiring to make memorial contributions may send Port Allegany, PA, then went onto the Art Institute in Penn- den, Arkansas to work at the Ice Plant on Main Street, owned by the Johns'. While delivering ice he met his first them to the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., sylvania. Jim was in the US Navy Seabees. His hobbies in- Ste 800, Miami, FL33131, or by credit card at our website cluded painting, (all forms), building models, astronomy wife; Patsy Ruth Cross, daughter of JB and Dollie Cross. They were married on July 29, 1950. Jack served in the US at wheeler mortuary.net. and horseback riding. Marjorie J. Hine was born March 23, 1933 in Billings, MO Jim is preceded in death by his father, Charles Osani and Air Force from 1950 - 1971 and worked in food services. He married his second wife; Irene Roberts on February 18, to the home of Olive (Batson) and Victor Stockard and died brother, Tom Rice. peacefully at her home in Clovis early on the morning of Jim is survived by his girlfriend, Sue Francis; mother, Pa- 1984. He is survived by: a son; James B. Haskins of Clovis, NM, March 29, 2017. The Stockard family moved to Portales tricia Feig Osani; brothers, Andy Osani, Jay Osani, Rick when she was a girl, and Marjorie graduated from Portales Lebakis, Stewart Rice, Joey Zito, Gary Zito; sisters, Nancy a daughter; Mary Haskins Brophy of Clovis, NM, 3 grand- sons; Shawn (Elizabeth) Brophy, Jason (Lilly) Brophy, and High School in 1951. For a time she worked for the news- Osani, Shari Osani Kuzman, Linda Rice Osgood. Jim you paper as circulation secretary and took care of her "boys" will be missed deeply. Brandon (Nikki) Brophy, and 11 great grandchildren; Chris Jr. Brophy, Jacob Valero, Mary Valero, Derrick Brophy, the newspaper carriers and drove Frances Christoe, the Lexi Brophy, Madison Brophy, Jazmine Brophy, Ethan Bro- social reporter. While working on July 5, 1953, she was phy, Jamie Brophy, Austin Brophy, and Alexander Brophy. married to Frank Hine at her family's farm. In the late He is preceded in death by: his first wife; Patsy Ruth 1960's they settled in Clovis. During the ensuing years she Robert “Bob” Allen Gibbons Cross Haskins, his second wife; Irene Roberts Haskins, his worked at Woody's Department Store, and at Patrick's Dia- April 20, 1942 – March 29, 2017 parents; Eula and Jerry Lee Haskins, and a brother; Jerry monds. Robert Allen "Bob" Gib- Lee Haskins Jr. Marjorie was a very social person, and never met anyone bons 74, of Conchas Dam, Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral she did not like. She enjoyed being with people of all sorts, NM died Wednesday, Home, 575-762-4435, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com. from the high social circles, to the fun loving common peo- March 29, 2017, at his ple. Marjorie liked to be anywhere that she could visit with home. Memorial services people, so she liked to go to yard and garage sales, par- will be held at 1:00 pm ties,dances, dinners, and any other type of gathering. She Ross C. Greathouse always enjoyed dancing with her husband, and they were Monday, April 3, 2017, at June 6, 1960 – March 30, 2017 The Chapel, 1500 Thorn- very accomplished on the dancefloor. Marjorie enjoyed go- Funeral services for Ross ing fishing and hunting with her husband, Frank,and even ton. His grandchildren and C. Greathouse, 56, of Por- great-grandchildren will killed deer and antelope herself. She liked playing bridge, tales will be held at 10:00 and talking on the phone. serve as honorary pall- AM, Wednesday, April 5, bearers. For many years, Marjorie organized her class reunions, as 2017, at the First Baptist well as family gatherings and reunions. Her family lovingly Bob was born April 20, Church with Dr. David Mc- 1942, in Springfield, IL to referred to her as the "Cruise Director." Another hobby Fadden officiating. Burial was photography. She took countless pictures and very Gillam Gibbons and Daisy will follow in the Portales Morris Gibbons. He mar- meticulously labeled each one with the names of the peo- Cemetery with Richard ple, place and date involved, and even marked the nega- ried Chieri Doi March 3, Hardin, Lonnie Berry, Bill 1963. Bob worked as a Pa- tive number so that she could easily find it for copies. Sev- Strong, Jerome Clemmons, eral of her pictures won awards at the county fair, and cific International Express Roy Kiker and Mike Nuckols truck driver. He joined the some even took "Best of Show." Following Frank's retire- serving as pallbearers. All of ment in 1994,she and her husband traveled extensively. United States Air Force his many friends will be hon- and served as an Air Po- They had been to Europe, Canada, Mexico, Alaska, and orary pallbearers. most of the lower 48 states. liceman and was promoted to Airman Third Class (Senior Those who desire to make Airmen) before he separated. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bart Leon memorial contributions may and Terry Hine of Eagle Nest, NM; a daughter and son-in- Bob was a very loving and kind person. His Family meant send them to the Hyperbaric the world to him. If you knew him you would know how im- law, Colleen Darice and Hans Hostetter of Clovis; three Institute, Inc. 5216 LaPalco Blvd. Marrero, LA70072. grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a brother,Gar- portant his family was, what each person was doing and Ross C. Greathouse was born June 6, 1960, in Portales what they accomplished. He was dedicated to helping oth- land (Donna) Stockard of Portales; two sisters, Mary (Bill) to the home of Betty Jo (Toliver) and Jack Aldon Frazier of El Paso, TX, and Wylene Call of Lubbock, TX; ers and worked hard to make things better than he found Greathouse, and died March 30, 2017 at his home in Por- them. Bob was involved with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foun- and a sister-in-law, Peggy (Mrs. Joe) Stockard of Canyon, tales. He was a 1978 graduate of Portales High School. TX. dation, He was the Conchas Dam water board president After high school, Ross worked at Safeway as a clerk, and and the Commander for the American Legion, post 19. Bob She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Joe stocking shelves. He attained an Associate Degree in Agri- Wayne Stockard, who died in 1997, and by her beloved never new a stranger and always remembered their name. culture from E. N. M. U. For a period of time he worked in When he entered the room he would attract a crowd. He husband, Frank, who died September 8, 2014, after more eastern Colorado in an animal husbandry operation. After than 61 years of marriage. had jokes and would tease everyone, no one was safe. returning to this area, he took care of the two family ranch- Survivors include: his wife; Chieri Gibbons of the home, Arrangements are under the direction of Wheeler Mortu- es in Floyd and Elida. He was a faithful member of the First ary of Portales.575-356-4455,wheelermortuary.net son; Robert Allen (Denise) Gibbons II of Albuquerque, NM, Baptist Church. daughter; Cari (Randy) Riley of Macintosh, NM, two sisters; Ross enjoyed doing yard work. He was an accomplished Sally Ellis of Kansas, and Paula Gibbons of Kentucky, a cook, and loved to watch Rachel Ray shows on the cooking brother; Carl (Becky) Gibbons of Rochester, IL, five grand- channel. Ross loved to be outdoors, going hunting, collect- children; Kaycee Riley of Estancia, NM, Chealsea Riley of ing rattle snake rattles and arrowheads. He also enjoyed Estancia, NM, Portia Gibbons of Clovis, NM, Kendra Gib- going dancing. bons of Albuquerque, NM, and Aiden Gibbons of Albu- He is survived by his mother, Betty Greathouse of Por- querque, NM, and six great-grandchildren; Devon Mendez tales; a brother, Dan Greathouse of Portales; three adopted of Estancia, NM, Madelynn Mendez of Estancia, NM, Kay- sisters, Regina Harless, Krystal McBride and Dina Cox all dence Killebrew of Estancia, NM, Lexi Chavez of Estancia, of Portales; two nieces, Reagan Ford and Sabrina Melen- NM, Bentley Gibbons-Larson of Clovis, NM and Holden dez; and a first cousin Dee Ann Toliver and husband, Bill Gibbons-Larson of Clovis, NM. McNicholas. He was preceded in death by his parents; Gillam and He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Greathouse, Daisy, and two brothers; Jack Gibbons and Bill Gibbons. who died September 2, 2010.Arrangements are under the Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral direction of Wheeler Mortuary of Portales. 575-356-4455, Home, 575-762-4435, www.mufflfeyfuneralhome.com. wheelermortuary.net THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 ✦ PAGE 3B PAGE 4B ✦ SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 REGION THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS
being part of the project, yet Cody said the family we are cut off and told why President Dennis Nielson, opposition. James we have only had one oppor- thought over for a while par- we are doing it — the who said the first would be 8 Another resident-organ- tunity to talk about it during ticipating in a research proj- money.” 1/2 inches wide. If success- ized meeting was held at 7 from Page 1B a public meeting,” said ect that may or may not be Louis said another issue ful, a second three-mile deep p.m. Monday at the ately overshadowed by the Louis James. selected to occur in the coun- that has been widely used in borehole, 17 inches wide Tucumcari Convention threat of nuclear waste.” Cody said his family has ty. He said while the family opposition to the project is would be drilled nearby. Center. More than 140 been treated like lepers since has weighed the pros and saying the drilling will go Cody said if you Google Cody said some area resi- attended the meeting that dents seem to think the the discussion began. cons of the project, everyone through the Ogallala aquifer the diameter of a nuclear fuel Elaine said it is the nuclear else has already jumped for- beneath their land, but the rod, considered high level centered around opposition research has been done, the waste aspect that has gotten ward about 30 years to a aquifer is not located waste, it ranges from 31 feet to the project. test phase conducted and the everyone so upset about the what-if scenario including beneath their land or the to 41 feet in diameter. Enercon and DOSECC DOE is ready to shove project, which has several nuclear waste. potential site. “I’m not a nuclear scientist officials and the James fami- nuclear waste in the ground. phases, none of which will Elaine said while the fam- “There is a tributary or an engineer, but there may ly did not attend the meeting. “I was also unaware the include the use or storage of ily has attended several of source of water that feeds the be an issue with trying to put The last meeting prior to project had been awarded to nuclear waste. the public meetings, the last aquifer, but the drilling is not a 31-foot-wide rod into a 17- Monday was on March 14 at the two companies or that we “Despite any and all assur- meeting they attended on aimed at passing through inch-wide borehole,” he the Logan Civic Center. came to terms on a land lease ances by the companies and March 13 in Dalhart, Texas, that source,” Louis said. said. Enercon and DOSECC offi- agreement,” Cody said. The the scope of work outlined in showed just how non-nego- “Listening to the people Elaine said she would like cials and the James family truth is, he said, the project detail, the panic remains and tiable local residents have speaking, you would picture to have a public forum in is just in the discussion did not attend. grows,” Don said. become. the drill passing straight which the project can be dis- “If we attend the (next) phase; the James family has Louis said the main objec- “It’s the same people through the main body of cussed equally by both sides, meeting, we would like to not entered into any agree- tion expressed by the resi- objecting at every meeting, water of the aquifer,” Elaine moderated by a neutral party, ments with the DOE or the dents opposing the project who are also the only people said. so everyone has a chance to have a chance to speak the energy companies and has centers around the opinion who are allowed to speak The project would include speak. She said in past meet- same way the three people not been promised any com- that allowing it to take place without ridicule,” Elaine the drilling of one or two ings, if someone spoke in who have been speaking in pensation. will open the door to nuclear said. “If I or a member of my boreholes, each of which favor of the project, they opposition to this project “Everyone has talked waste storage in Quay family starts to speak about would be about three miles were interrupted or immedi- have at every meeting,” about our reasoning for County. our reasons for participating, deep, according to DOSECC ately contradicted by the Elaine said. 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Courtesy photos Above: The Steele family; Treva, Annie Mae, Pearl, Bernice, Jessie, Cissi, front, Everett and Neva.
Right: Neva Steele, 97, started driving trucks in the late 1930s.
Courtesy photos Above: Neva stands in front of the '47 Studebaker truck she drove in late 1947.
Left: Neva and Roy stand in front of a cattle trailer outside their home on Lea Street in Clovis in 1955, lower left corner. The other photos are of hauling prefabricated homes in Oregon. Steeped in trucking history Neva Steele was born in They soon upgraded to cattle them and sold them to the army so dren is probably the best gift I've Mexico to see bull fights and we’ve BIO Cedardale, Oklahoma, in trucking and bought a house on I naturally loved doing labor work. given. been to the Hoover Dam. I've been September of 1920. She grew Lea Street. Steele's husband, to Hawaii, Germany and Ireland. ◗ Name: Neva R.W., went into military service up with one sister and a half-sis- What were some drawbacks What’s your favorite taste? Steele ter and brother. Her mother and in 1945 from May until ◗ December. During that time about driving? Pinto beans. What are some memorable Age: 97 father were farmers. Her father, ◗ Abram Miller Fitzsimmons, Steele held down the fort, put- Finding a place to afford to eat a family happenings? Profession: worked in the mines, drove cat- ting her "chauffeuring" to use. meal. I'd make sandwiches if I was- What’s your favorite smell? Every year on Memorial Day Former homemaker Back then, drivers obtained a and owner/operator tle and did anything else he n't traveling too far. Fresh fruit. we'd go down to Oklahoma and could to make a living. He was chauffeuring license similar to ◗ Hometown: Clovis today’s CDL license. She said decorate family members’ graves. also one of the original signers Tell us a something about your Tell us about your greatest ◗ Family: Late hus- she would lay baby Annie Mae to establish the Independent childhood. individual accomplishment? band Roy "R.W." political party in Oklahoma. on the seat and put the other two What are some things you kids on the floor boards while I lived way out in the country and Learning to sew. I made all of the Steele; daughters In 1937, Steele married at the envisioned for your life that you she hauled cattle, horses, sheep I remember walking three miles to kids clothes. I made my husband Treva Kline, 77; Annie age of 17 and moved to Idaho haven't shared before? sometime after. She started out and other livestock. school. When I was 12, I drove six shirts and taught all my girls to sew. Mae Robertson, 71; as a housewife and would drive In 1960, the Steele's pur- head of horses into the field to plow. I'd stay up and sew at night when At one point in time I would have Pearl Barnett, 70; trucks on occasion in the cattle chased the first potbelly truck in liked to have ended up living in Bernice Baker, 68; the state. I worked hard, and by the tenth there wasn't so much confusion. industry. grade I was married. Oregon. I loved the scenery and the Jessie Strauch, 65; She and her husband returned What did you like about driv- Tell us about your most fruit. Geneva "Cissi" to Oklahoma in 1939 and drove What's the best gift you’ve favorite place traveled? Hickerson, 60; and trucks hauling wood and any- ing trucks? sons Everett Steele 76 thing else that needed hauling, The scenery was always nice. ever given? We've been coast to coast. We — Compiled by then moved the family to Clovis Also, I always loved livestock. My My time and energy to my family; took a vacation every year when we Correspondent & the late Roy "Bimbo" in 1944 with one truck for grain. daddy raised horses. He raised loving and taking care of my chil- were able to afford it. We went to D’Nieka Hartsfield Jr. Steele. Making up for good year with this cold bug uring the common cold. on head cold for the last year, but don’t pay attention she might just ering from her own bout with this It’s a deal no one has ever I’ve made up for it in the last 10 get one cold and keep it all winter bug, asked what the medicine was. Cbeen able to close on. days. Karl long. I told her I thought it might be liq- Consequently, billions of us get At first I thought I was just hav- Amazingly enough, she got a uid heroin based on the cost and two to four colds a year. ing allergic reaction to the elm tree Terry cold about a month ago that she how fast it works. My wife over- ◆ We’ve learned how to immunize seeds, and I probably was at that, rebounded from quickly with over- heard the comment and didn’t like against many diseases including but it kept getting worse. It got Local the-counter measures. A few days columnist it one bit. polio, measles, mumps, chicken better after a week and I success- into this strain and it was apparent As for myself, I’m feeling much fully managed to pass the virus off she wasn’t going to fare so well pox and even flu, shingles and better now and have plans to get pneumonia. But a case of the snif- to my sweet wife. In the mean- this time. outside and away from my barking fles is too big an order. The most time, I’m getting better but the last After she barked and hacked all commonly repeated advice on three days I’ve being strangled by went to bed early and took medi- night the other night, I called her and suffering wife. I figure if I get colds is to go see your doctor, who a never-ending snot stream. cine to help me sleep. I finished doctor and ordered up the heavy- in enough time outdoors I should will tell you to rest and take it Through the interim, I employed off the over-the-counter cough duty cough medicine. I know it’s be right back where I started with easy for a week or you can just all the cold remedy methods I syrup my wife had bought a few heavy-duty because the insurance the allergies in no time. rest and take it easy and the cold know. I slammed down Vitamin C weeks earlier. doesn’t cover it and the last round will go away in a week to 10 days. early in the game. Once my throat With a compromised immune cost like $80. But it does shut Karl Terry writes for Clovis I’ve had a pretty fortunate run of got scratchy I bought orange juice system, my poor wife can get six down her cough and get her to Media Inc. Contact him at: late. I’m not sure I’ve had a full- and drank that three times a day. I or eight colds a year, or if we sleep. My mom, who’s just recov- [email protected] PAGE 2C ✦ SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 LIFESTYLES THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS Spring time to mix, layer e've seen it all tive to keep an umbrella in cading ruffles. This khaki ered pieces in sight. You may especially fun to mix and this week in tote in eastern New Mexico lightweight jacket works have a long sleeve button-up match in the spring because Wweather on the D’Nieka because it can start to rain at with every style and layers you wear in the fall and a you get to sport some of high plains; warm summer any moment in the spring. well. cropped spaghetti strap you your best creations. Hartsfield Try a colorful one for a pop ■ Choose rain boots that wear for summer. Put them Sweaters with skirts and breezes, high winds and even ◆ snow on the ground. If of color to contrast the you'll wear in years to come. together and you have a jackets with shorts go hand NiekaStyle you're from the area, you're gloomy skies. Again, you're not going to trendy layered look for in hand this time of year. Make the most of the sun- familiar with the annoying ■ Get out your trench escape the rain in spring, so spring. shine and occasional gloomy find a pair that you think will ■ sudden changes in tempera- coat. Not only is the trench Bright colored finger skies. ture. On the flip side is that this season. on trend this season but it complement your ever- nails. Your typical manicure ■ Spend a little extra on a you can dress your entire has been revamped to fit changing style. Plus, you for spring is bright colors. D’Nieka Hartsfield writes stylish umbrella. I go closet. Everyone has their your liking. There are ones may want to go up a size for Bright nail polish looks great for The Eastern New through umbrellas like dis- favorite seasonal outfits and with graphics to give you the thick cozy socks when need- with neutral clothing. Mexico News. Contact her posable water bottles. All accessories. Here's how to street-style look and those ed. ■ Throw a bomber jacket at [email protected] must know that it’s impera- stay ready for tricky weather that are accented with cas- ■ Keep your favorite lay- over a slinky slip dress. It’s or find her on Facebook. Nutritionist explains DASH diet Club notes Beta Phi the area contest on March nformation on making Chauncey Design and she’s drained 25. Jon Barr presented a Linda Hay of Portales was a toolbag for life, liv- from Gladstone, Missouri. ■ 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) reading of poetry from Carl ing and love, the Sheryl Patty Mastracco represents chosen by her sisters of Beta I small curd cottage cheese Phi Sorority as outstanding Dennis, and Kaleb Donovan DASH diet, and incorporat- the U. S. Potato Board in Borden ■ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan woman for 2017. She is mar- gave his third speech titled ing hardware items in Sacramento, California, and Freddie’s Way, for which he ◆ she’s going to talk about cheese ried to George Hay and has needlework projects will be won best speaker. Paula Creative how to make potato salad ■ 4 ounces Monterey Jack several children. the featured topics on Grady evaluated Donovan Living three different healthy ways, cheese, cubed Beverly Miller was chosen “Creative Living” on and won best evaluator. Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on all of which can be prepared ■ to be sweetheart of Beta Phi 2 cloves garlic, crushed James Mamone won best Thursday at noon. (All times in less than 30 minutes. by her sorority sisters. She Sandy Grossman-Morris John Sandbakken is with has been in Clovis since table topics for his impromp- are Mountain.) Preheat oven to 375° F. Patricia Bates is an is the owner and designer of the National Sunflower August 1974. She volunteers tu speech on his dream car. acupuncturist, herbalist and Sandy Grossman-Morris Association, and he’s going Spray a 12x8x2-inch baking at the Airman Family The club was pleased to wel- Readiness Center and works author, and she’s going to Design, and she’s going to to demonstrate how to bake dish with nonstick spray. Mix come two guests this week. on Fridays at the meal site. show how to make a toolbag show how to incorporate using sunflower products. baking mix, milk, onion and 2 Toastmasters provides a She has three daughters, for life, living and love. This things from your local hard- He’ll also explain what sun eggs (reserving the other 2 supportive and positive Vickie, Wander and Holly, toolbag combines crafting ware store, such as washers butter is, explain how sun- learning experience in which eggs for the cheese mixture); and a son Johnnie. with self-help in a fun, and hex nut covers, into flowers “follow” the sun,” members are empowered to and tell why we should beat vigorously 20 strokes. thoughtful way. You’ll also your needlework projects. Spread in dish. 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Lunch — Corn chilled pears. chicken chef salad, Floyd Tuesday: Breakfast — Banana dogs, baked beans, cucumbers, pears Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake cheeseburger/hamburger, deli sand- Monday: Breakfast — Oatmeal. bread, fruit. Lunch — Nachos, garden or meatball sub, fries, cucumbers, sausage on a stick. Lunch — Mini wich, spicy chicken sandwich, baked Lunch — Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, fruit. pears. tacos w/salsa, Spanish rice, seasoned fries with brown rice, steamed broccoli, green beans, pineapple tidbits, garlic Wednesday: Breakfast — Wednesday: Breakfast — Benefit pinto beans, mini carrots w/ranch. seasoned corn, cookie. bread. Breakfast hot pockets. Lunch — bar, cheese stick, raisins. Lunch — Wednesday: Breakfast — Bean Thursday: Breakfast — Apple cin- Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast Hamburger, lettuce, pickles, apples. Frito pie, corn, peaches or hamburger, burrito. Lunch — Meat and cheese namon bread. Lunch — Choice of burrito. Lunch — Taco salad. Thursday: Breakfast — Pancake lettuce and tomato, chips, peaches. lasagna, steamed broccoli, mini carrots meat and cheese lasagna, pizza, Wednesday: Breakfast — porkies. Lunch — Bean burrito, shred- Thursday: Breakfast — Cheese w/ranch, chilled pineapple. turkey chef salad, cheeseburger/ham- Blueberry muffin square. Lunch — ded lettuce, cooked carrots, fruit. filled bread sticks, banana. Lunch — ■ Thursday: Breakfast — Mini pan- burger, corn dog, spicy chicken sand- Chicken nuggets, carrots, peaches, Breakfast includes cereal, toast Pizza, fresh broccoli, apricot cups or cakes. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, wich, baked fries with steamed broc- crackers. w/jelly. Milk served with every meal. steak sandwich, fries, pinto beans, fries, garden salad w/ranch, chilled coli, ranch salad, chilled pineapple. Thursday: Breakfast— Scrambled apricot cups. peaches. Friday: Breakfast — Cocoa cherry eggs. Lunch — Hamburger on bun, Portales Elementary Friday: Breakfast — Muffin, raisins. Lunch Friday: Breakfast — Pan dulce. bar. — Choice of soft taco, fries, oranges. Monday: Breakfast — Pancake on Lunch — Ham and cheese sandwich, pizza, taco chef salad, ■ Lunch — Cheese enchilada casserole, Breakfast includes assorted fruit, a stick, apple slices. Lunch — Steak lettuce, tomato, carrots, chips, slushie cheeseburger/hamburger, spicy chick- Spanish rice, seasoned pinto beans, juice, cereal. Lunch includes salad. fingers, mashed potatoes w/gravy, roll, or Frito pie, corn, slushie. en sandwich, baked fries with Spanish garden salad w/ranch, kiwi-strawberry Milk served with every meal. applesauce. ■ Breakfast includes juice. All meals side kicks. rice, salsa, refried beans, romaine let- Tuesday: Breakfast — Crumb include milk. ■ Breakfast includes 100 percent tuce, diced tomato, chilled mixed fruit. House square, applesauce. Lunch — Corn fruit juice, fresh fruit, milk, choice of ■ Breakfast includes 100 percent Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast dogs, baked beans, cucumbers, pears. Texico cereal, toast or graham cracker. Salad fruit juice, fresh fruit, milk, choice of burrito. Lunch — Tacos, pinto beans, Wednesday: Breakfast — Benefit Monday: Breakfast — Muffin. bar offered daily. cereal, toast or graham cracker. Salad pears. bar, cheese stick, raisins. Lunch — Lunch — Corn dog, pork n beans, bar offered daily. Tuesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon Frito pie, corn, peaches. pickle spear, applesauce. Clovis Middle/Secondary rolls, hashbrowns. Lunch — Corn dog, Thursday: Breakfast — Cheese Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast Dora peaches. filled bread sticks, banana. Lunch — wrap. Lunch — Choice of baked pork Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast Wednesday: Breakfast — Pizza, fresh broccoli, apricot cups. sandwich. Lunch — Grilled cheese chop, pizza, chicken chef salad, burri- pizza. Lunch — Tostadas, ranch Pancake on a stick. Lunch — Fish Friday: Breakfast — Muffin, raisins. sandwich, soup, mixed vegetables. to, spicy chicken sandwich with sea- beans, salad. sticks, tartar sauce, potatoes au gratin, Lunch — Ham and cheese sandwich, Wednesday: Breakfast — French soned green beans, mashed potatoes Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake mixed fruit. lettuce, tomato, carrots, chips, slushie. toast sticks. Lunch — Pork roast, w/gravy, chilled peaches, whole wheat sausage on a stick. Lunch — Chicken Thursday: Breakfast — Country ■ Breakfast includes juice. All meals mashed potatoes w/gravy, green roll. alfredo, broccoli, mashed potatoes, gravy. Lunch — Beef stew, cornbread, include milk. beans, hot rolls, peaches. Tuesday: Breakfast — Donuts. sliced bread. applesauce. Thursday: Breakfast — Breakfast Lunch — Choice of red chili cheese Wednesday: Breakfast — Biscuit ■ Breakfast includes yogurt, gra- Portales Secondary burrito. Lunch — Turkey and cheese enchilada casserole, pizza, ham chef and gravy. Lunch — Chili cheese tots, nola bar, fruit, cereal, variety of juice. Monday: Breakfast — Pancake on sandwich, carrots, apple. salad, cheeseburger/hamburger, corn corn, carrots, roll. Lunch includes mixed salad, fresh a stick, apple slices. Lunch — Steak ■ Breakfast includes assorted fruit, dog, spicy chicken sandwich, baked Thursday: Breakfast — Strudel vegetables, croutons, crackers, chips fingers, mashed potatoes w/gravy, roll, juice, cereal. Milk served with every fries with seasoned pinto beans, sticks. Lunch — Pizza, green beans, w/salsa. Milk served with every meal. applesauce or chicken nuggets, meal. Senior calendar Baxter Curren Senior Center 4 p.m. happy crafty crew, 1 p.m.- 908 Hickory, Clovis 4 p.m. Mexican train Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise Thursday: Daily activities class, 10 a.m. jewelry pals, Friday: Daily activities, 11 noon pinochle, 1 p.m. line a.m.-1 p.m. blood pressure dance, 5 p.m. social night check, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. bingo Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting, 9 Daily activities: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. coffee klatch, crafts, 8-ball a.m. and noon pinochle 101, 8 pool, exercise equipment a.m.-5 p.m. exercise equipment, 6 p.m.trivia mania La Casa Senior Center Wednesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 1120 Cameo St., Clovis exercise equipment, 10 a.m. sew Monday: Daily activities, 9 days, 1 p.m. crafts a.m. exercise, 1 p.m. bingo Thursday: 8 a.m. blood pres- Tuesday: Daily activities, 1 sure, 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and bis- p.m. bingo cuits $4, 8:45 a.m. board meet- Wednesday ing, 9 a.m. pinochle 101, 1 p.m. : Daily activities, 1 bingo, 6 p.m. line dance p.m. bingo Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. exercise Thursday: Daily activities, equipment, 10 a.m. needle gang, pancake breakfast, 1 p.m. lote- noon pinochle, 7 p.m. dance with ria “Outlaws” Friday: Daily activities, Saturday: 4 p.m. game night garage sale Daily activities: 8-ball pool Daily activities: Sewing/crafts, 8-ball pool Community Senior Center Other activities: 11 a.m. gen- eral meeting second Tuesday 1100 Community Way, each month, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Portales dance, third Sunday each month, Monday: Lasagna, tossed 1 p.m.-3 p.m. jam/potluck, last salad w/dressing, saltines, Friday each month orange, applesauce walnut cake Tuesday: Baked ham, Los Abuelitos Senior Center spinach, sweet potato, cornbread w/margarine, cottage cheese, 1515 W. Fir St., Portales pineapple Monday: Daily activities, 1 Wednesday: Chicken p.m. bingo spaghetti, beets, green salad Tuesday: Daily activities w/dressing, garlic toast, pears Wednesday: Daily activities Thursday: Roast beef, Thursday: Daily activities mashed potatoes w/gravy, green Friday: Daily activities, 1 p.m. beans, dinner roll, chocolate loteria brownie Daily activities: 10:30 a.m. Friday: Chicken sandwich, exercise, sewing/crafts, 8-ball cheese, tomato, black-eyed pool peas, carrots angel food cake Other activities: 11 a.m. gen- w/sliced strawberries eral meeting, second Thursday each month, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. CRSMA Senior Diner’s Club dance, second Sunday each 901 West 13th Street, Clovis month, 8 a.m.-noon commodi- Monday: Chicken strips ties, third Wednesday each w/gravy, mashed potatoes, month for ages 60-plus, blood California blend vegetables, din- pressure on Tuesday, ner roll w/margarine, ice cream Wednesday and Friday, applica- Tuesday: Hamburger steak, tions at 1515 West Fir St. A. baked potato, brown gravy, Information: 575-356-5056 green beans, dinner roll w/mar- garine, seasonal fresh fruit Portales Senior Center Wednesday: Italian mac and 421 N. Industrial Dr., cheese, mediterranean vegeta- Portales bles, cornbread w/margarine, Monday: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. exer- mandarin oranges cise, 9 a.m. games Thursday: Spaghetti w/meat Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting, 9 sauce, salad w/dressing, mixed a.m. bridge vegetables, dinner roll w/mar- Wednesday: 8 a.m. exercise, garine, apricots 9 a.m. card games Friday: Crunchy baked fish, Thursday: Noon lunch; potato wedges, coleslaw, whole potluck, 2 p.m. Mexican Train wheat bread, season fresh fruit dominoes Friday: 8 a.m. exercise, 9 Friendship Senior Center a.m. card games, 1 p.m. domi- 901 West 13th St., Clovis nos Monday: Daily activities Saturday: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday: Daily activities, 9 dance. $5 entry. a.m.-4 p.m. happy crafty crew Daily: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekday Wednesday: Daily activities, 9 games, noon pool (cards, a.m.-2 p.m. garage sale, 9 a.m.- Mexican Train dominos, etc.) PAGE 4C ✦ SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 COMICS THE EASTERN NEW MEXICO NEWS
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