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James Bickley Elementary School fourth-grader Jonathon Jovett sent his Flat Stanley to his grandfather in Guam who took Flat Stanley scuba diving.
Students send Flat Staley to travel world
He went scuba diving in Guam and to the opera in England. His name is Flat Stanley. He is a creation of third, fourth and fifth graders at James Bickley Elementary School led by librarian Danielle Defibaugh. The Flat Stanley project involves... Full story
Amy Armenta irons a star-patterned quilt at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center on Feb. 19. She is a member of Operation Home Front Quilts, an organization that sends quilts to families of fallen servicemembers. Since April 2004, Cannon's group has made and donated nearly 600 quilts.
Caprock Quilters sew on memories
The beginning of Operation Homefront Quilts began on a May afternoon in 2003 when Jessica Porter, a young quilter, thought of the idea of sending handmade quilts to the families of every fallen service member, regardless of the branch in which they... Full story
Frankie Lopez, of Double I Construction, plumbs a post Thursday for a picket fence at a home under construction on Ralph Boone Drive in northeast Clovis near the Cannon Air Force Base 801 housing.
Cities seek housing solution
Even with their daughters in college, Richard and Louise Weber search for a lot of the same amenities in a home that younger families do — storage space, a good neighborhood and proximity to public schools. But there are some dealbreakers for... Full story
Tech. Sgt. Ernie Revell, left, and Portales Police Lt. Mark Cage answer questions during a Neighborhood Watch meeting held Feb. 18 in Portales at Cannon Meadows.
Neighborhood Watch programs in works
Residents of Cannon Air Force Base 801 Housing communities in Clovis and Portales are working to start neighborhood watch programs. Area law enforcement, including Clovis and Portales police and fire departments, Curry and Roosevelt Sheriff’s... Full story
Airmen at Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul, South Korea had two dryers for 40 people until Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3280 in Clovis donated $500 for the airmen to purchase two new dryers.
Local veterans aid airmen overseas
When airmen around him in Korea needed dryers, Phil Lenfant reached out to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3280 in Clovis. Lenfant lived in Clovis while his wife, Col. Babette Lenfant, was commander of Cannon Air Force Base 27th Special Operations... Full story
Joe Blair, far right, of Portales has dinner and switches hats with friends at a hotel during his Navy days.
Veteran recounts World War II service
A teenager from Portales followed his patriotism, and a desire to see water, on a path that led halfway around the world and through many World War II battles of the South Pacific. Joe Blair, 84, entered the U.S. Navy the day after his 17th... Full story
Patricia Romero, back, far right, daughter of Cannon Forces Support Squadron Marketing Director Yolanda Romero, played the title role in the play “Robin Hood” at the Joint Air Force and Navy Youth Conference in Dallas last week. The part with the Missoula Children's Theatre was her first lead role.
Young actress lands lead role in ‘Robin Hood’
A local girl has walked “a pathway to my dream” in the lead role in a play performed in front of 600 people. Patricia Romero, the 14-year-old daughter of Cannon Air Force Base Forces Support Squadron Marketing Director Yolanda Romero,... Full story
Retired Tech. Sgt. Doug Kirkman practices at Mainline Bowl in Clovis. Kirkman is a member of the Senior Professional Bowling Association.
Retiree competes in pro bowling
For Doug Kirkman the road to becoming a professional bowler has been full of holes, but he is making the best of the journey. Kirkman was in the military for 20 years before retiring as a technical sergeant in food service. When he retired from... Full story
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The Landing 11 a.m.:Friday: Seafood newburg and pork chopsMonday: Chef’s choiceTuesday: German cuisineWednesday: Roast beef and chicken cordon bleuThursday: Mexican cuisineThe Drop Zone 11 a.m.:Friday: Shrimp chef saladMonday: Club... Full story
Commander’s Action Line
• Is there any possibility of building a dog park on base?Thank you for your suggestion. We will add this idea to our recreation area construct, where the on-base housing is currently being demolished. Unfortunately, we won't be able to do... Full story
People in the News: Christopher Boyce
Christopher Boyce A Clovis High School senior whose father is assigned to Cannon Air Force Base has been selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars, according to an NSHSS news release. Christopher Boyce, 18, is the son... Full story
Famous artist, author among honorees
To honor the originality, beauty, imagination and multiple dimensions of women’s lives, the National Women’s History Project has chosen Women’s Art: Women’s Vision as the 2008 theme for National Women’s History Month.... Full story
Love for people inspires military chaplains
Most military chaplains, who come from all walks of life, have a love for people that inspired their decisions to pursue the chaplaincy and motivate them to serve. “I have the greatest job in the world,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Eusebia... Full story
Artists honored during National Women’s History Month
To honor the originality, beauty, imagination, and multiple dimensions of women’s lives, the National Women’s History Project has chosen “Women’s Art: Women’s Vision” as the 2008 theme for National Women’s... Full story
Staff Sgt. Aleric Hebert, 27th Special Operations Wing Chapel, takes a moment to reflect in the Base Chapel. Hebert serves as a chaplain's assistant, a much-needed role when chaplains are deployed.
Chaplains provide comfort during deployment
“Reality strikes you hard. Death is random,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Eusebia Rios, of the 27th Special Operations Wing Chapel. “All chaplains comfort people. We are spiritual first-aid medics.” The duties of military chaplains... Full story
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