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Inside: Lineage and skills count for a lot in rodeo, but as the New Mexico High School Finals Rodeo proved, a good horse plays a large role in success. — Page 1C
❏ Clovis native awarded Purple Heart after being wounded in Afghanistan.
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Odds and ends: CALIFORNIA, Pa. (AP) — State police say they used a stun gun and lasso to catch an unbridled horse that was running loose on a Pennsylvania highway. State police say the horse was spotted near the California, Pa., exit of the Mon-Fayette Expressway about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Police say the horse would run away when they approached, so they used the stun gun and lasso to subdue and control the animal.
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moved from Clovis to Las Cruces in 1988, said his name is spelled just like the New Mexico restaurant, though he jokingly noted he’d never set foot in there.
Celebrating freedom ❏ Community gathers for annual Juneteenth celebration. By Benna Sayyed
WHAT IS YOUR favorite outdoor summer activity? ❏ COOKOUTS. — 20 percent ❏ SWIMMING. — 13 percent ❏ FISHING. — 13 percent ❏ BOATING. — 10 percent ❏ GARDENING. — 10 percent ❏ CAMPING. — 8 percent ❏ HANGING OUT. — 7 percent ❏ I DON’T HAVE ONE. — 7 percent ❏ GOLF. — 6 percent ❏ SOFTBALL. — 6 percent Number of votes: 243
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Robert Farley of Las Cruces checks on chicken, ribs and hot links Saturday afternoon during the Juneteenth celebration at Potter Park. Farley, who
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Clovis residents of various generations and ethnicities gathered at Potter Park Saturday to celebrate the abolition of slavery with barbecue, water fun and stories of today and yesterday. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery. The holiday on June 19 observes African-American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. According to more than a dozen Clovis Juneteenth CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Extravaganza attendees, Saturday’s gathering was one to Volunteers, at right, serve meat and side dishes during the Juneteenth Celebration at Potter Park. Volunteers also fixed plates remember. Here’s what some for senior citizens so they wouldn’t have to wait in line in the hot sun. Clovis residents said: Charmaine Dawson, 27, Clovis Community College nursing student, local restaurant employee and operator at a local call center: “I came to get out the house and mingle with everybody out here. This is the time when all the African-Americans come out. I enjoy seeing people I haven’t seen in a while. I’ve attended basically all of the Juneteenth celebrations in Clovis in the past 27 years. The community doesn’t do a lot out here so it’s something the community can do. I enjoyed the weather today.”
Andrew Haskins, 17, May 2012 Clovis High School graduate: “I came out to celebrate for the black people. This is all my family and friends out here. Juneteenth to me is a celebration of us getting released from slavery. Everybody can get together and celebrate black heritage. It would be hectic if Clovis didn’t have a Juneteenth celebration. It’s something for people to do. Anybody can come; black, white, Mexican. It really ... (doesn’t) matter. This teaches people about black history. The religious rap, they ain’t never done that before. That’s a cool new addition. I’ve been coming to this since I was three.”
Elnora Mitchell, 68, retired military: “A lot of people forget about Juneteenth but this is the day that Texas recognized our freedom. All my relatives are from Texas. Juneteenth means that our ancestors were freed on this day. They were no longer considered slaves. Even though some of them kept working as slaves, they had freedom from bondage. Even though Juneteenth was late coming it finally came. A lot of young kids don’t know about this. Hopefully a lot of them will eventually understand the true meaning of it.”
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The family of Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale Smith always knew he’d never be the same after his tour in Afghanistan quickly came to an end with a gunshot wound. But some things are getting back to normal for Smith and his family after a long road to recovery from a shot to the head that may have taken his sight, but only hardened his resolve to fight and his family’s resolve to know that things could always be worse. “We don’t care if he’s blind,” sisterin-law Cassie Smith said. “He’s our family. It’s a little bit of an adjustment, but nothing we can’t get through.” The Clovis native was awarded a Purple Heart shortly after he was wounded in a July 15, 2011, attack, and on May 26 received the Bronze Star for Valor during a homecoming ceremony at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo. In attendance were his wife Lindsey, daughter Cadence and son SOLDIER/Page 7A
Courtesy photo: Raymond Smith
Sgt. Dale Smith holds his daughter, Cadence, 5, as they pose for a picture during a homecoming ceremony for the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colo., where Smith was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor. Smith suffered a gunshot wound to the head while he was serving in Afghanistan in 2011.
Longtime racer wins Clovis Derby ❏ Tayelor Chavez, 16, has raced in event for eight years. By Kevin Wilson CNJ STAFF WRITER kwilson@cnjonline.com
For Tayelor Chavez, “Next year,” is finally just, “Now.” The shortest run in the 11-year history of the Clovis Soapbox Derby — clocking in at three-and-a-half hours — ended with one of its longesttenured contestants taking the victory Saturday afternoon on Sycamore Street. After seven years of frustration, including two second-place finishes, a third-place finish and no finish worse than fifth, the 16-year-old Chavez earned a trip to the national derby in Akron, Ohio. The Clovis High School junior-tobe took a .63 second victory in the final two heats over Hailey Renfro —
who had beaten Chavez shortly after 10 a.m. in the first round of the double-elimination bracket. “It’s awesome,” a sunburned and beaming Chavez said, after running the table through the consolation bracket. “I can’t wait to go to Akron.” The field of 13 racers at the Rotary Club-sponsored event was a mix of experience — Renfro herself was in her third derby — and first-timers who knew of the event through older siblings who had competed. “I like it because it’s fun,” said 10year-old Kyle Webb. “I’ve made new friends and I like it.” Kyle was racing in his first derby in the place of his 13-year-old sister Kyla, who smiled while teasing her family that she would have gladly raced again in the plain racer with purple numbers — a contrast to the CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson custom paint jobs throughout the Madison Howard concentrates before the starting signal during a heat field. in the Clovis Soapbox Derby. Howard was one of 13 competing in the race, hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Clovis. DERBY/Page 7A
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W HAT’S HAPPENING Monday LEPC Membership Committee — Noon, bring your lunch. Emergency management conference room, City Hall. Information: 769-7828. Teen Activity — 1 p.m., Middle and high school students only, “The Zombie Apocalypse-Will You Be Ready.” Clovis-Carver Library. Information: 769-7840. Tuesday Cultural/Ethnic Affair s Committee meeting — Noon, Clovis Community College. Information: 769-2811. Water Policy Advisory Board meeting — 9 a.m., City Hall. Wednesday Information: 769-7828W C ha m be r b oa rd o f d ir e ct o r s meeting — 11:30 a.m. Curry County Chamber. Information: 7633435. Hospice of the Sandias Widow/Widower Social Luncheon — Noon-1:30 p.m., If you have had a loss of a spouse or long-term partner, please join us. Wheatfield’s Senior Living Community. Information: 935-5683 or 762-8700. LEPC Executive Council and Leadership meeting — 10 a.m., Emergency management conference room, City Hall. Information: 769-7828. Thursday Clovis City Commission meet ing — 5:15 p.m., Clovis-Carver Library, north annex. Information: 769-7828. Clovis MainStreet annual meet ing — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch pro-
vided. EPCOG office, 418 N. Main St. Information: 309-8370. E a s t e r n N e w M e x i c o W a ter Utility Authority meeting — 10 a.m., City Hall. Information: 7697828. LEPC Emergen cy Response/HAZMAT Committee meeting — 10 a.m., Emergency management conference room, City Hall. Information: 769-7828. Roosevelt Chamber Luncheon — Noon, program explaining construction plans for Cannon AFB. Yam Theater, Portales. Information: 356-8541. Yam Music Series — 7 p.m.-9 p.m. “Everyday Mustache”, $5. Yam Theater, Portales. Information: 356-8541.FFriday 29th Annual Plateau “Custom Classic” Softball Tournament — 6 p.m. start and through the night, Guy Leeder softball complex. Information: 762-8977. Double Dash Barrel Race — 11 a.m. Barrel racing and exhibitions. Curry County Events Center. Information: 806-488-2144. Saturday 29th Annual Plateau “Custom Classic” Softball Tournament — All day, all night, Guy Leeder softball complex. Information: 762-8977. C l o v is A s t r o n o m y C l u b S t a r Party — 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Bring your binoculars, telescopes and red lens flashlights. Cost is regular park entrance fee. Oasis State Park. Information: 356-5331. Double Dash Barrel Race — 9:30 a.m. Barrel racing and exhibitions. Curry County Events Center. Information: 806-488-2144. ENMU Alumni Band perform ance — 4:30 p.m. Buchanan Hall in the music building, ENMU Portales. Information: 562-2735. KOAT’s Project Heart Start New Mexico — 8 a.m., 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. Instruction class on “new” compression only CPR technique. Does not provide CPR certification. CCC Health and Fitness Center in Clovis and Greyhound Arena, room two in Portales . Information: 505-843-2814 or www.projectheartstartnm.org. Ongoing Art Exhibit — Heather Hancock, artist of the month for June. ClovisCarver Library. Information: 7697840. What’s Happening is a daily listing of area events. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 763-6991 or email mmontgomery@cnjonline.com
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Grand jury returns indictment in homicide CNJ STAFF
A grand jury returned probable cause indictments Friday on 16 felony charges sought against Jimmy Reagan, 31, of Clovis, who is accused of a June 6 crime spree that included the killing of 35-year-old Shondel Lofton of Clovis, according to District Attorney Matt Chandler. The charges include first-degree murder, multiple counts of firstdegree criminal sexual penetration, kidnapping and assault on a peace officer. Chandler said if Reagan is convicted at trial, he faces a possibility of more than 150 years in prison. Reagan is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Lofton’s home, then shooting Lofton in the head. Chandler said Reagan then allegedly assaulted a passerby before taking two females hostage at gun-
point in their vehicle. Over the next several minutes, Chandler said, Reagan then attempted to enter multiple homes and or cars over a 6-mile stretch as he held the two females at gunpoint. Reagan is being held in Curry County jail without bond and faces a Reagan District Court Indicted on 16 arraignment within felony the next two weeks, charges according to Chandler. The charges against Reagan: ■ Murder in the first degree ■ Criminal sexual penetration in the first degree (3 counts) ■ Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon (2 counts) ■ Aggravated burglary with a
P OLICE BLOTTER Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for:
Thursday ■ 12:09 a.m.: Caller reported criminal damage to a vehicle, 1000 block of Axtell Street. ■ 12:46 a.m.: Caller reported shots fired in the area, 700 block of North Hull Street. ■ 12:57 a.m.: Caller reported someone banging on the wall and back door of his house, 1000 block of West Eighth Street. ■ 1:28 a.m.: Caller reported shots fired in the alley, 800 block of Davis Street. ■ 1:31 a.m.: Caller reported someone trying to enter the house through a window, 200 block of Saturn Circle. ■ 4:26 a.m.: Caller reported a knock and run, 100 block of Redwood Street. ■ 7:33 a.m.: Caller reported neighbors aggressive dogs have gotten loose, 100 block of Tucker Avenue. ■ 7:37 a.m.: Caller reported a BB hole in a house window, 1400 block of Hillcrest Drive. ■ 9:40 a.m.: Caller reported her vehicle tires flattened and windshield broken, 2900 block of Mabry Drive.
■ 12:07 p.m.: Caller reported a vehicle illegally parked in a handicap space, 3200 block of Gidding Street. ■ 4:52 p.m.: Caller reported a two vehicle head on collision, near Las Palomas Road and Manana Boulevard. ■ 6:05 p.m.: Caller reported a female tried to take money from an open register, 300 block of North Prince Street. ■ 6:45 p.m.: Caller reported a female hitting herself in a parking lot, 2800 block of North Prince Street. ■ 7:12 p.m.: Caller reported juveniles kicked out of a complex for drinking were still hanging around, 2700 block of North MLK Boulevard. ■ 7:45 p.m.: Caller reported juveniles in the area looking into the backs of vehicles, 1600 block of Colonial Parkway. ■ 8:43 p.m.: Caller reported theft of an iPod, 1500 block of Mitchell Street. ■ 11:33 p.m.: Caller reported a neighbor burning in a make-shift fire pit, smoking up nearby homes, 100 block of Manson Drive. — Compiled by CNJ newsroom assistant Malinda Montgomery
deadly weapon (2 counts) ■ Shooting at a motor vehicle ■ Assault with intent to commit a violent felony (8 counts) ■ Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle ■ First degree kidnapping (2 counts) ■ Criminal sexual contact with a deadly weapon (2 counts) ■ Attempt to commit a violent felony of aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon ■ Burglary ■ Aggravated assault on a peace officer (2 counts) ■ Battery on a peace officer ■ Possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon ■ Larceny ■ Interference with communications (3 counts)
Road construction
Area road construction information for this week
State and Federal
Curry County
❏ Constructors, Inc. continues construction on U.S. 70/West Second Street in Portales from University Drive, continuing east on West Second Street to Avenue G. Concrete crews will also be on site pouring curbs and gutters. One lane will be open at all times, but may be narrow. Seek an alternate route if possible. ❏ Rescheduled to Monday, NMDOT Fort Sumner Patrol and Fort Sumner Irrigation Company will be installing pipe on N.M. 212 at milepost 0.7 near Fort Sumner. The road will be closed for the day construction is taking place. A temporary detour will be established on N.M. 272 and detour signs will be posted at all intersections.
❏ Curry road department continues processing and laying caliche on Curry Road 6 between Curry Road E and Stateline Road 348.
City of Clovis ❏ K. Barnett and Sons continues construction on Llano Estacado Boulevard, east of Prince Street and west of Norris Street between Lowe’s Home Improvement and the roundabout. Seek an alternate route if possible.
Observe posted warning and speed limit signs and watch for construction workers in these areas.
C OURT DISPOSITIONS Recent cases in Curry County District Court, according to court records: ■ Case D-905-CR201100175. Peralez, Delores born 1960. Pleaded guilty to selling or giving alcohol to a minor. Sentenced to 18 months jail — 12 months suspended, six months probation. ■ Case D-905-CR201100350. Combs, Pamela born 1971. Pleaded guilty to felony possession of a controlled substance. Charges dismissed by judge were possession of
drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana one ounce or less. Sentenced to 18 months jail — suspended; 18 months probation. ■ Case D-905-CR201100722. Combs, Pamela born 1971. Pleaded guilty to trafficking a controlled substance with intent to distribute; possession of drug paraphernalia. Charge dismissed by judge was possession of marijuana one ounce or less. Sentenced to 18 months 364 days jail — suspended; 18 months 364 days probation.
B IRTHDAYS The following celebrate birthdays today: Monday ■ Kyle DeSean Davis Birthday information must be submitted to KTQM by 9 a.m. the day preceding the birthday, and on 9 a.m.
Thursday for birthdays on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Fax 769-0197, e-mail ktqm@plateautel.net or mail to P.O. Box 1907, Clovis, NM 88101. No phone calls will be accepted.
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State Roundup Some residents told to evacuate RUIDOSO — Residents near the Little Bear burn scar area have been told to evacuate due to a flash flood warning. Lincoln County Emergency Services ordered Saturday residents in lowlying areas and around creeks or streams to evacuate. The area has been hit by heavy rain. Ruidoso Fire Station and the Office of Emergency Services in Copper Ridge are offering residents sandbags. The fire has destroyed 224 homes while racing through 38,000 acres. Officials say the blaze is 51 percent contained.
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Is there a Dad Divide to go with the Mommy Wars? By Leanne Italie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — Hey, Mr. Mom. What’s up, Workaholic? Whether they say it out loud or acknowledge it at all, that work-home divide traditionally reserved for the Mommy Wars can also rear between dads who go off to the office every day and the kind in the trenches with the kids. There are bound to be rifts, given the growing league of dads staying home at least part-time. But do the paths of work dads and home dads intertwine enough to make them care quite so deeply as the ladies? How exactly are they perceived, not by researchers or journalists, but by each other? “To be a stay-at-home dad requires a lot of confidence in who you are,” said Paxton Helms, 41, in Washington, D.C. He became one about four years
FARMINGTON — A team of business professionals from former Soviet republics are scheduled to visit the Navajo Nation. The Farmington Daily Times reports that team, sponsored by the Special American Business Internship Training program, a project funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, will start its tour today at Monumental Valley. Other stops include locations in Shiprock, Farmington, Upper Fruitland and the Window Rock, Ariz., capital of the Navajo Nation. The journey ends Tuesday.
Special education funding to drop ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s state spending on special education will drop by more than $7 million in the coming budget year The Albuquerque Journal reports that the Public Education Department made the announcement Friday and said the move is likely due to better record-keeping from school districts, which saves money by ensuring schools are only funded for special education students they actually serve. Public education in New Mexico is funded based on student enrollment. Districts receive money for each student they enroll, and receive more for students who are learning English or receive special education services. So if more students are classified as needing special education, districts receive more money. — Wire reports
to work and ‘earn a living.”’ “When I do talk to them, the topics stay guy-safe. That is, sports, cars. After all we’re both still guys. We don’t talk about that sensitive touchyfeely stuff.” Other at-home dads, those by choice or pushed out of the job market, said they’ve endured some snark, but they consider it more of a dad-ondad discomfort than a serious divide. Martin Weckerlein, 33, is among them. He simply doesn’t have the time to care. He was a tank commander in the Germany military, then a bank worker for six years before he gave it up to be an at-home for his three kids, ages 8, 3 and 9 months. The family lives in suburban Washington, D.C., where his wife has a government job. “When I’m with other dads who are my age, whether they work or stay at home, they tend to be pretty accepting and even curious as to how that works that we can afford me staying home,
what I do during the day with the kids, and they say it must be nice to have that time,” he said. “When I am talking with men who aren’t fathers or who are older, their questions usually focus on what my career goals are after I am done being home with my kids. They seem to assume this is only a temporary thing for our family, a pause in my career for a few years, instead of an investment in our family,” Weckerlein explained. Yes, Mr. Mom comes up, the newest iteration in the shape of Chris Rock and his goofy band of dads with infants strapped to their chests in the movie “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” It’s been nearly 30 years since Michael Keaton was that guy on screen, setting the kitchen on fire and making his kids miserable in “Mr. Mom,” but the lingering moniker feels more like yesterday for Weckerlein and other at-home dads.
Wildfire destroys most homes in Colorado history By Thomas Peipert
Navajo Nation to host visitors
ago, when his daughter was 3 months old. A son followed and he now takes part-time contracts as an international development consultant, with flexible hours. His wife also works part-time. “The strangest thing that ever happened to me as a (stay-at-home dad) was riding on the Metro with both my kids and a guy asking me, ‘So where’s Mom?’ I couldn’t even think why in the world somebody would be asking me that question, so I couldn’t even muster an answer,” he said. Other at-home dads worry about jealousy from working brethren (What are they really thinking about all that time spent with the women?). Or suspicion that they’re out of work. And dads on both sides of the divide report the occasional cold shoulder. “It seems that they try to avoid me or don’t want to talk about what life is like for them,” said dad-of-one Donald DeLong, 55, a Bloomfield Township, Mich., attorney who acknowledges a “deeply rooted need
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DENVER — Additional crews were arriving Saturday at a wildfire in northern Colorado that has scorched about 85 square miles and destroyed at least 181 homes, the most in state history. The High Park Fire burning 15 miles west of Fort Collins surpasses the Fourmile Canyon wildfire, which destroyed 169 homes west of Boulder in September 2010.
Fire information officer Brett Haberstick said Saturday that more than 1,500 personnel are working on Fort Collins-area fire. The lightning-caused blaze, which is believed to have killed a 62-year-old woman whose body was found in her cabin, was 20 percent contained. The fire’s incident commander said full containment could be two to four weeks away. Haberstick said hot and dry conditions were expected to continue, but crews have
made progress in containing a 200-acre spot fire that erupted Thursday afternoon north of the Cache La Poudre River, a critical line of defense against northward growth. “We’re hopeful that we will be able to contain it today, but that will be determined by Mother Nature,” Haberstick said. Firefighters have extinguished other incursions north of the river, but the most recent one appeared to be more serious.
National Weather Service meteorologist Kyle Fredin said some rain was expected in the fire zone Saturday evening, but it will not be enough to put the fire out. “We need a rain that will really last all day,” he said. “But it’s better than dry wind at this point.” The fire was reported June 9 and has since raced through large swaths of private and U.S. Forest Service land. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who oversees the
Unmanned Air Force space plane lands By Alicia Chang THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES — An unmanned Air Force space plane steered itself to a landing early Saturday at a California military base, capping a 15-month clandestine mission. The spacecraft, which was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida in March 2011, conducted inorbit experiments during the mission, officials said. It was the second such autonomous landing at the Vandenberg Air Force Base, 130 miles northwest of Los Angeles. In 2010, an identical unmanned spacecraft returned to Earth after seven months and 91 million miles in orbit. The latest homecoming was set in motion when the stubby-winged robotic X-37B fired its engine to slip out of orbit, then pierced through the atmosphere and glided down the runway like an airplane. “With the retirement of the Space Shuttle fleet, the X-37B OTV program brings a singular capability to space technology development,” said Lt. Col. Tom McIntyre, the X-37B’s program manager. “The return capability allows the Air Force to test new technologies without the same risk commitment faced by other programs. We’re proud of the entire team’s successful efforts to bring this mission to an outstanding conclusion.” With the second X-37B on the ground, the Air Force planned to launch the first
one again in the fall. An exact date has not been set. The twin X-37B vehicles are part of a military program testing robotically controlled reusable spacecraft technologies. Though the Air Force has emphasized the goal is to test the space plane itself, there’s a classified payload on board — a detail that has led to much speculation about the mission’s ultimate purpose. Some amateur trackers think the craft carried an experimental spy satellite sensor judging by its low orbit and inclination, suggesting reconnaissance or intelligence gathering rather than communications. Harvard astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell, who runs Jonathan’s Space Report, which tracks the world’s space launches and satellites, said it’s possible it was testing some form of new imaging. The latest X-37B was boosted into orbit atop an Atlas 5 rocket. It was designed to stay aloft for nine months, but the Air Force wanted to test its endurance. After determining the space plane was performing well, the military decided in December to extend the mission. Little has been said publicly about the second X-37B flight and operations. At a budget hearing before the Senate Armed Services subcommittee in March, William Shelton, head of the Air Force Space Command, made a passing mention. That the second X-37B has stayed longer in space than the first shows “the flexibility of this unique sys-
tem,” he told lawmakers. Defense analysts are divided over its usefulness. Joan Johnson-Freese, professor of national security affairs at the Naval War College, said such a craft could give the U.S. “eyes” over conflict regions faster than a satellite. “Having a vehicle with a broad range of capabilities that can get into space quickly is a very good thing,” she said. Yousaf Butt, a nuclear physicist and scientific consultant for the Federation of American Scientists, thinks the capabilities of the X-37B could be done more cheaply with a disposable spacecraft. “I believe one of the reasons that the mission is still around is institutional inertia,” he said. The arc of the X-37 program spans back to 1999 and has changed hands several times. Originally a NASA project, the space agency in 2004 transferred it to the Pentagon’s research and development arm, DARPA, and then to the secretive Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been poured into development, but the current total spent remains a secret. Built by Boeing Government Space Systems, a unit of the company’s satellite manufacturing area, the 11,000pound space plane stands 9 1/2 feet tall and is just over 29 feet long, with a wingspan of less than 15 feet. It possesses two angled tail fins rather than a single vertical stabilizer. Once in orbit, it has solar panels that unfurl to charge batteries for electrical power.
Forest Service, met with fire managers in Fort Collins on Saturday and said “fighting this fire is going to require us to be aggressive, persistent and also patient. “We’re going to continue to work to make our forests more resilient. We’re going to continue to ensure that adequate resources are provided for fighting fires and we are going to continue to make sure that we encourage appropriate stewardship of our forests,” he said.
Local Roundup Rain soaks Clovis, Portales area The cities of Portales and Clovis experienced two round of thunderstorms Friday. Radar estimates show that the area experienced anywhere from two-tenths of an inch to three inches of rain over a 24-hour period, according to Accuweather officials. Around midnight the area also experienced a hail storm with hail about oneinch in diameter. — Staff reports
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Cartel money laundering cases tough but critical By Christopher Sherman THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
McALLEN, Texas — When it comes to arresting drug traffickers and dismantling organized crime, the investigation into a U.S. horse racing operation allegedly laundering money for one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels is rare — and difficult to prosecute. Unlike most drug busts, the backbone of sophisticated money laundering cases is a complicated trail of paper — reams of bank, tax and property records — that usually take years to track. But hitting organized crime where it hurts the most — the money flow — is the most effective way to shut the crime networks down, investigators say. “The money is much more valuable to the trafficker than the drugs
are,” said John Kirby, a former federal prosecutor in San Diego, who worked on money laundering cases against the Arellano-Felix cartel, among others. “If you want to hurt these guys that’s how you do it, because that’s the end product. That’s what they really want. And if you can try to take that away, then you’re really having an impact.” During his 10 years in the U.S. Attorney’s office, Kirby said he prosecuted hundreds of drug traffickers. “I had eight good money laundering cases. They’re just hard.” Chasing organized crime’s money flow isn’t a new tactic. The same racketeering laws being used against Mexican cartels today are the ones that targeted the mafia in the 1970s. Money laundering was spelled out as a federal crime with a 20-year maximum sentence per count in 1986 as
law enforcement officials increasingly recognized that just seizing the drugs wasn’t enough to bring down traffickers. In this latest case, federal agents raided an Oklahoma ranch, a New Mexico quarter horse race track and sites in Texas on Tuesday, alleging a brother of a leader in the Zetas drug cartel was using a horse-breeding operation to launder money. Millions of dollars went through the operation, which bought, trained, bred and raced quarter horses throughout the southwest United States, the indictment says. Eight people were arrested, including Jose Trevino Morales and his wife in Oklahoma. Two of his brothers and four others remain at large. “That case will be a model, a blueprint for a long time to come of how we need to take on these 21st-centu-
ry criminal techniques,” said Douglas Leff, who was chief of the FBI’s Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Unit before recently returning to New York. He expects more cases because of a 2010 Mexican banking law that makes it difficult to deposit U.S. dollars into accounts across the border. That means cartels will do more money laundering in the U.S., he says. “If we can follow the money successfully, that’s going to be the avenue that leads us to the top of the food chain rather than somebody who’s just a trusted manager,” said Leff, who spent some time on the case while at headquarters. The government’s investigation into the horse operation began in January 2010 with a tip from an informant in Mexico that two Trevinos at the top of the Zetas
organization were the real buyers behind two quarter horses that sold for more than $1.1 million at an auction in Oklahoma City, according to court records. The IRS had its own investigation of Jose Trevino, and the investigations merged in February 2011. Usually the drug cash was smuggled back into Mexico and run through currency exchanges for an initial rinsing. Then the Trevino brothers recruited Mexican businessmen to wire payment or write checks for horses bought in the U.S. to make the transactions appear legitimate. They would reimburse them in cash. At other times, workers for the Zetas’ Dallas cocaine distributor passed drug cash directly to Jose Trevino — at least once at a Wal-Mart outside Dallas — cutting out the return trip to Mexico, court records say.
Revamped policies translating to improved image for LCPD By Brian Fraga LAS CRUCES SUN-NEWS
LAS CRUCES — Declining tort claim notices appear to indicate that the Las Cruces Police Department is making strides in improving its policies for handling high-risk, high-liability situations such as pursuits and how police officers use force in arresting and detaining people. Since the city hired a Washington D.C. firm to audit the LCPD’s policies and procedures in 2010, tort claim notices have declined in two consecutive years. Through
June 4, there were six tort claim notices filed against the police department. That progressfrom a high of 29 tort claims filed against the LCPD in 2008may show that the police department is on its way to reaching its goal of being accredited by the New Mexico Municipal League by September 2013, said LCPD Chief Richard Williams. “We’ve made some major policy changes over the past year, and there’s more to come,” Williams said. Las Cruces City Manager Robert Garza said the audit and ongoing accreditation
processwhich began in September 2011has resulted in many improvements in how police officers go about their jobs. “I think everybody understands there’s accountability in what we do. We police the community, and the community polices us as well. There is a good balance there, and all the hard work is starting to show in the data. It’s something to be proud of,” Garza said. One high-profile policy that the LCPD has revamped is its guidelines for use of force. Williams said the policy “It essentially requires offi-
cers to have facts that are based on reasonableness, so if two-thirds of us look at the same situation, we would all pretty much agree that there was a true threat, and the force was appropriate,” Williams said. “You can’t use force for just a hunch. You have to have more than a subjective belief,” Williams added. Garza said the new use-offorce policy has translated into officers taking additional nonlethal measures such as using canines, bean bag rounds and Tazers to subdue people and take them into custody.
“The alternative uses to gain control of a situation have really helped ... Just having it in people’s minds that we have to be careful in how we do our jobs has made a tremendous difference,” Garza said. Officer-involved shootings have declined in recent years. There were three officerinvolved shootings in 2010, one in 2011, and none thus far in 2012. The last fatal officerinvolved shooting in Las Cruces was on Dec. 17, 2011, when 37-year-old Robert Montes, an alleged gang member, was killed by LCPD offi-
cers who returned fire when Montes shot at them with a revolver, according to a probe by the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office, which cleared the officers of any wrongdoing. In March 2011, the city settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Michael Molina, who was shot and killed by an LCPD officer in 2006. That case involved conflicting accounts by eyewitnesses, some who said Molina was shot after he had already dropped a butcher’s knife he had been wielding.
Suboxone smuggling on rise in New Mexico prisons By Russell Contreras THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALBUQUERQUE — When a New Mexico woman stuck a broom straw through a hole in a speaker that separated her from her inmate husband at a prison visitation room, officials at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas, N.M., knew what was happening. The prison officials rushed the pair in an effort to stop what they believed was an attempt to smuggle drugs, even if it was just a minute amount. Connected to the straw was an orange-colored string that authorities
say was laced with Suboxone, a narcotic used to treat heroin addicts by suppressing withdrawal symptoms. Prison officials in New Mexico, and elsewhere across the country, say efforts to smuggle Suboxone are on the rise. In recent months, state corrections department officials say they’ve seen attempts to smuggle in broken or smashed traces of Suboxone to inmates who are looking to either use the drug, or sell it. Among the states that have reported such cases are Maine, New York, New Jersey, Indiana, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. In some instances, family members have tried to pass the drug
inside balloons through a hug or kiss; others have placed Suboxone on the back of stamps or children’s coloring books. In other cases, guards have been accused of taking part in elaborate contraband rings. Prison officials have begun watching out for new ways that inmates try to get their hands on the narcotic, which gives users an intense high similar to heroin. “They try everything,” said Dwayne Santistevan, administrator of New Mexico’s Security Threat Intelligence Unit for the state’s prison system. As a drug that treats opiate addiction, Suboxone is considered to have
a lower potential for abuse than methadone, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug was approved by the FDA in 2002, requires a doctor’s prescription and must be prescribed at a doctor’s office instead of at a treatment clinic. No one is sure why Suboxone has become a growing presence in prisons. Corrections departments say it’s too early to calculate the number of busts, and that the narcotic is just one of many drugs officials seek to intercept. Officials believe it may be partly because the drug can be relatively easily obtained from doctors. But Joseph Ponte, commissioner
of the Maine Department of Corrections, said it “definitely is the drug of choice now.” “I can’t seem to remember recently when a drug bust we had didn’t involve Suboxone,” he said. New Mexico Corrections Secretary Gregg Marcantel said states like New Mexico, where heroin abuse is a serious problem, are especially vulnerable since it has among the most heroin addicts in the country. Some doctors prescribe Suboxone to patients claiming to be addicts, and prisons are also home to a number of inmates struggling with heroin addictions, he said.
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Watergate at 40: So many ‘what ifs’ National Roundup Obama calls for end to gridlock WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to end partisan gridlock and pass proposals he says would put Americans back to work. In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama says GOP lawmakers “haven’t lifted a finger” on many of the ideas he sent to Congress last year. He says there’s no excuse for inaction just because it’s an election year. The president says every problem the nation faces is “within our power to solve.” He says, “What’s lacking is our politics.” In the Republican address, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who survived a recall election last week, calls on Obama to make tough decisions to tackle the nation’s debt and deficit. And he blames the president for seeing big government as a solution to the nation’s problems.
Four climbers presumed dead An avalanche on Mount McKinley swept a Japanese climbing team off a hill as they tried to descend on a rope line, leaving four presumed dead. One climber survived after tumbling 60 feet into a crevasse. U.S. National Park Service officials say five people were traveling as one rope team early Thursday morning as part of a Miyagi Workers Alpine Federation expedition on the Alaska mountain. Park Service spokeswoman Maureen McLaughlin said Hitoshi Ogi, 69, survived the fall. He was able to climb out. The other four fell into the avalanche debris and haven’t been seen since. The climbers are presumed dead by either snow burial or injuries suffered in falls Snowfall and wind have impeded a search for the missing climbers.
Funeral held for shooting victim BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mourners gathered Saturday for the funeral services of Jacqueline Wisniewski, who was gunned down in the basement of a Buffalo hospital by her surgeon ex-boyfriend. A bagpiper, dressed all in black, accompanied the procession that brought the 33year-old’s body to the St. Martin of Tours Church. Tearful relatives and friends embraced on the sidewalk. Wisniewski was killed Wednesday at Erie County Medical Center, where she worked as an administrative assistant. Police said she was shot by ex-boyfriend Timothy Jorden, a trauma surgeon at the hospital and a former army Special Forces weapons expert. — Wire reports
By Mark S. Smith
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — In the perfect hindsight of history, Watergate’s “what ifs” are still tantalizing. What if a security guard hadn’t noticed tape on a door latch outside Democratic headquarters at the Watergate office building. What if a calculating president hadn’t taped his private words for posterity? And perhaps most intriguing: What if Richard Nixon had simply come clean about the break-in and cover-up and apologized? Forty years of investigation, reporting, trials, debate and historical research have yielded no simple answer to the central riddle of how a clumsy raid that Nixon’s spokesman termed a “third-rate burglary” became a titanic
constitutional struggle that ultimately expelled him from office. “The shame of it all is that it didn’t have to be,” Stanley Kutler, the dean of Watergate historians, told The Associated Press in an interview. “Had he been forthcoming, had he told his men, ‘This is crazy, who ordered this?’ ... (He) wouldn’t have had this problem.” Of course, Watergate would never have happened had officials at Nixon’s re-election campaign committee not responded to his ceaseless demands for dirt on the opposition by hiring E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy. The ex-CIA and ex-FBI operatives presented an outline —codenamed Operation Gemstone — that included bugging and rifling the files at Democratic National Committee headquarters. “I was one of those who tried to
throw cold water on Gordon Liddy’s plans to break in — and thought I had done so,” recalled former White House counsel John Dean. “But I hadn’t killed the plans. It came back to haunt us.” Liddy and four others were caught red-handed early on the morning of June 17, 1972 — actually, the second of two break-ins at the DNC — when security guard Frank Wills, seeing the taped latch, summoned police. “The insanity of it and the stupidity of it have never ceased to amaze me,” Dean, who’s now 73, said in an AP interview. Hunt died in 2007. Liddy, now a conservative radio host, declined an interview request. While there’s no evidence Nixon knew of the burglary plot beforehand, within days he was neck-deep in a conspiracy to hide the burglars’ ties to his campaign and the White House. Meeting with top aides, he readily
agreed to paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in hush money and urged that the CIA intervene to block an FBI investigation. Following the money trail eventually led investigators to the truth — and began a more than two-year legal war involving grand juries, Congress and the Supreme Court and ending when Nixon, facing certain impeachment, resigned from office on Aug. 8, 1974. With the remove of four decades, it’s hard to remember or even imagine the hysteria and high drama of those months, with each twist and turn unleashing a flurry of subpoenas and headlines. One highlight: Nixon telling a news conference “I’m not a crook.” Another: the day a White House aide told a televised congressional hearing that Nixon had a recording system that taped phone calls and meetings in the Oval Office and elsewhere.
Jury awards $28 million in sex abuse case THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OAKLAND, Calif. — A Northern California jury has awarded $28 million in damages to a woman who said the Jehovah’s Witnesses allowed an adult member of a Fremont church to molest her when she was a child in the mid-1990s. Alameda County jurors awarded $7 million in compensatory damages on Wednesday and another $21 million in punitive damages on Thursday to Candace Conti, her attorney, Rick Simons said. “This is the largest jury verdict for a single victim in
Artist faces wreckage of sandy tall ship By Verena Dobnik THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — Artist Matthew Long spent days carving 23 tons of sand into a sculpture of a tall ship to display on New York City’s waterfront. Then, in seconds, it suffered the fate of sand castles everywhere. Long, a 57-year-old sand sculptor, arrived at Manhattan’s South Street Seaport on Saturday morning to find his creation partially demolished and covered in boot prints, “about a size nine.” “There were footprints all over the sand, and I was cursing under my breath,” he said. “It was devastating — such a hard, sinking feeling after days of carving in the hot sun.” Laughing at his own cheesy humor, the Staten Island resident added, “It took the wind out of my sails.” He said he’d worried about leaving his work sitting outside on a Friday night near the bars in the district, but hoped a guard patrolling the area would keep it safe. On Saturday, Long was trying to reconstruct his vandalized creation — a promotion for his line of sand sculpting tools and for an exhibit at the South Street Seaport Museum. “I’m trying to get my mind back into the groove.”
a religious child abuse case in the country,” Simons told The Associated Press. In her lawsuit, Conti, now 26, said from 1995-1996, when she was 9 and 10 years old and a member of the North Fremont Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she was repeatedly molested by a fellow congregant, Jonathan Kendrick. The Associated Press does not normally name victims of child sexual abuse but Conti has identified herself publicly to encourage other victims of sexual abuse to come forward, Simons said. “Nothing can bring back my childhood,” Conti told
the Oakland Tribune. “But through this (verdict) and through, hopefully, a change in their policy, we can make something good come out of it.” Conti also claimed in her suit that the religion’s national leaders formed a policy in 1989 that instructed the religion’s elders to keep child sex abuse accusations secret. Congregation elders followed that policy when Kendrick was convicted in 1994 of misdemeanor child molestation in Alameda County, according to Simons. Kendrick was never criminally charged in the case
involving Conti, but besides the 1994 conviction, he was later convicted in 2004 of lewd or lascivious acts with a child, records show. Kendrick, 58, now lives in Oakley, Calif., according to California’s sex offender registry. A message left with a person answering the phone at his home was not immediately returned. Kendrick was ordered to pay 60 percent of the judgment, but Simons said there would be no attempt to collect any money from Kendrick, in part, because he would not be able to pay the judgment. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of
New York — the organization overseeing the Jehovah’s Witnesses — would be responsible for 40 percent, Simons said. Jim McCabe, an attorney for the congregation, said he planned to appeal the jury’s decision. “The Jehovah’s Witnesses hate child abuse and believe it’s a plague on humanity,” McCabe told the Tribune. “Jonathan Kendrick was not a leader or a pastor, he was just a rank-and-file member. This is a tragic case where a member of a religious group has brought liability on the group for actions he alone may have taken.”
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e celebrate Father’s Day with a few stories from readers:
Wes Robertson, Clovis: My dad passed away when I was 6, so I didn’t know him well. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor, and served in the Navy through World War II and the Korean War. He smoked a pipe. To this day, when I smell Prince Albert tobacco, I have flashbacks to being curled up in his lap while he read to me. We lived in San Diego. When his ship would leave, my mom and I would see him off at the Navy pier, then rush all the way around to the Port Loma Lighthouse, where we would climb to the top to see his ship leave the harbor. She would flash a mirror, he would flash back with the signal light (he was a bridge officer). That would be the last they would see of each other for months. Both my mom and dad are buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Point Loma, in sight of that lighthouse. Simone Lisa, Farwell: I’m from Pennsylvania and moved here four years ago. My dad worked as a stone crusher and every day we went to get him from work. He always left his cake and a cup of his coffee for me to drink and eat on the way home. When I went to school, one day he let me go fishing with him and not go to school. Ken Robertson, Clovis: Did he ever have a serious moment? Did he stop teasing when he got the other person angry over his teasing? Was he perfect? The answer is “no” to all three, but he was the perfect dad for me. Joseph Sena, Clovis: My dad was a great man, a hard worker and very giving man. He passed away Nov. 23, 2011. Edna Carby, Clovis: My dad never turned his back on anyone in need. He taught me to always give my all to any job and to be independent. Mike Jones, Muleshoe: He was Muleshoe’s fire marshal for 25 years. He loved to fish and loved being out with the Boy Scouts. He loved a good cigar but never puffed enough on it to keep it lit.
New Mexico lawmakers ■ Sen. Jeff Bingaman, Democrat Washington office phone: 202 224-5521 New Mexico toll free: 800-443-8658 Web site:http://bingaman.senate.gov/ ■ Sen. Tom Udall, Democrat Washington office phone: 202-224-6621 Albuquerque office phone: 505-3466791
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Old letters reveal father’s love A niece, Carol Meeking from Dallas, has been emailing my five siblings and me photos, letters, news clippings, sermons, etc., dating back more than a century from my late mother’s keepsakes. Until I saw the pencil-scribbled letters on lined paper from my sixth-grade-educated dad to my ninth-grade-educated mom, I didn’t appreciate Guy and Faye Sloan’s great love affair. The 1940s letters also reveal my carpenter father’s sly wit. Here are excerpts from
Wendel Sloan ◆ Local columnist
when my dad had to work in distant cities to support some of their eventual six kids in Mt. Vernon, Texas. ❚ “I will close with all my love to the one I love mostest.”
❚ “I’d be tickled to see you, and that bunch of white-headed kids.” ❚ “Give my little darlings a big kiss for me, for I really do miss them.” ❚ “Honey, I will be looking for you by Saturday, so don’t take much time but come on.” ❚ “I dreamed you were here last night and was disappointed when I woke up.” ❚ “I was going to send you some photos I had made, but I look so much like I was drunk, you might think I was.”
In one letter he discussed earning $56 a week, buying bonds in my mother’s name, diagrammed a house he’d rented for $75 per month, and ended with: “This isn’t a letter, it is a newspaper—ha ha.” To see the complete letters, friend me on Facebook at “Wendel Sloan.” Happy Father’s Day. Contact Wendel Sloan at wendel.sloan@yahoo.com
Probation ends in vicious cycle Wednesday’s Clovis News Journal article on murder suspect Jimmy Reagan’s criminal history paints an excellent example of our judicial system today: Plea bargain almost every case, and put the offender on probation. This is not working. One person is dead, and the cycle goes on and on. These offenders serve their time on probation, or break probation and just commit another crime. We as the general public are the ones facing attack from these repeat offenders almost daily, whether from bodily harm, death, robbery, or property damage. I am not saying I have the answer, but we must all agree that something different has to be done. I have had a recent theft and property
Mallard Fillmore
Field maintenance takes a lot of work
maintenance team. I know it takes a lot of work and dedication to condition a ball field, as I was responsible for field maintenance on Dean Field for several years. Russell Muffley and I, along with others, spent a lot of time with a string trimmer and a walk-behind mower keeping the field playable.
I am proud of the condition Clovis’ Dickson little league field is in. It is a showplace. Congratulations go out to the field
Douglas McGregor Clovis
damage, I assume caused by youths with nothing to do but get into trouble. But it is not all youths, adults also have lost their lives to drugs. Please, through our elected leaders or other means, let us stop this vicious cycle. It will destroy everything we know and love. Michael Burnett Clovis
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Ohio woman drives into crowd, injuring dozens THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LIMA, Ohio — A 63-yearold woman unexplainably drove her car into a crowded town square in northwest Ohio and struck bystanders, sending some through the air and pinning others under the car until freed when bystanders lifted the vehicle, authorities and witnesses said. About 30 people were injured. Some suffered serious injuries to their legs, heads and necks, none of them life-threatening, police said. All but four were released from the hospital Friday, a hospital spokeswoman said. At least one other person was taken to another hospital. The chaotic scene unfolded Friday night in Lima, where more than 1,000 peo-
ple had gathered for a weekly community event featuring live music. A witness said the woman appeared disoriented. “We were packed,” said Andrea Scheckelhoss, who was working in a beer truck at the event. “This was probably one of our busiest nights.” Scheckelhoss said people were trying to get their last round of beer for the night when she saw the small, four-door vehicle come from her right and plow through the crowd. About 50 people were in and around its path. “I could hear the people hitting against the car,” the 25-year-old Scheckelhoss said. “There were shoes flying. I could see people tumbled over. It was just so disturbing.” Scheckelhoss, one of the
first people to dial 911, said the woman had a white dog in the back seat. “I remember looking at the woman’s face,” she said. “She looked disoriented.” Lima Police Detective Steve Stechschulte said the Lima-area woman, who police would not identify, probably drove the car about 50 feet at about 20 mph. Tire marks show the car’s destructive path, including on a sidewalk and mulchfilled flower bed. Stechschulte said officials Saturday were still investigating the cause of the crash. He said the woman was not injured and was released pending further investigation. She was cooperating with officers, he said. Todd Truesdale, the fire chief for Shawnee Township, was at the event with his
O BITUARIES Death notices Ethel Windham
Mitsue Ackley
Ethel Evelyn Windham, 70, of Clovis died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Clovis Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 7, 1941, in Vernon, Texas. She is survived by two daughters, Glenda Parker and Linda Nolan; a son, Michael Hampton; and two stepdaughters, Tricia Hampton Benson and Debra Johnson. Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mission Garden of Memories. Information: 762-4435.
Mitsue Ackley, 82, of Clovis and formerly of Tokyo, Japan, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at home. She was born June 10, 1930 in Tokyo.
Funerals Today Lula “Lou” V. Frost — 10 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Rd, Rio Rancho. Virginia Douglas — 10:30 a.m. in the Portales Cemetery. Herman C. Mitchell — 2 p.m. at Steed Todd Funeral Home Chapel. Mitsue Ackley — 5 p.m. at Muffley Funeral Home. Monday Curtis Scott — 10 a.m. at Grady Cemetery. Ethel Evelyn Windham — 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Ethel Evelyn Windham (July 7, 1941 - June 13, 2012) Ethel Evelyn Windham, 70, of Clovis, NM died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Clovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, June 18, 2012, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. R.L. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mission Garden of Memories. Ethel was born July 7, 1941, to Ray and Della (Ross) Nolan in Vernon, TX. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing Bingo, playing cards, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Glenda Parker, Michael (Tiner) Hampton, and Linda Nolan all of Clovis, NM; two step-daughters, Tricia Hampton Benson and Debra Johnson; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Della; two brothers, Charles Ray Nolan and Roger Nolan; and a sister, Dorothy Jean Nolan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home (575) 762-4435 www.muffleyfuneralhome.c om.
She is survived by a daughter, Joan Ackley. Services: A wake is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Muffley Funeral Home. Information: 762-4435.
Services pending Virginia Strickland, 85, of Clovis died Friday, June 15, 2012, at Retirement Ranch.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory.
wife and some friends. He said he had his back turned to the accident when he heard a loud scream and turned around. “I saw two people go up the air, and I knew it was a
car,” he said. “I couldn’t see it, but I heard the revving of the engine.” Finally, the car struck an old sculpture in the square, witnesses say, then came to a stop with its windshield shat-
tered. Those nearby picked it up to free victims who were trapped. Truesdale, who said the car came to rest right beside him, began to help local responders.
Derby
The right lane tends to be the faster lane, Chavez said, and on the left, “Avoid the manholes; if that’s the only thing that you do, you’re good.” Ruby Flores was in her first derby, but she also knew the rules of the road, as she’d learned from other family members. A last-minute fillin for her brother, Carlos Flores, Ruby’s only complaint was the heat had caused just enough sweat to wipe out the Bible verse from the Book of Corinthians she’d written on her hand before the race. “I like it,” Flores said. “It’s not so fast, but it’s pretty fun.” Between the timers at the bottom of the hill and the scorekeeping tent at the top, it was a tense moment as everybody waited for the final margin of the second race. Chavez had defeated Renfro by 2.416 seconds in the first race, but Renfro took the second by a similar margin. When the results were radioed that Renfro had won by 1.786 seconds, volunteer
Diane DeWitt happily announced, “Tayelor’s going to Akron.” Chavez said she was at the bottom of the hill and “just bawled” tears of joy. “Everybody was rooting for me all day,” Chavez said. “It was tough, but I got it.” Before the trophy ceremony, DeWitt told the Chavez family to book their travel as soon as they got home because Akron hotels fill up fast for the week leading up to the July 21 derby. Once a car competes in Akron, it’s ineligible for future derbies. Chavez, now old enough to drive a real car, was leaning towards also retiring after Akron but still coming back to the derby to support friends and family. While it was obvious that Chavez was the sentimental favorite, everybody was still a little disappointed for Renfro, filling the role Chavez had for so many years. Renfro was in a gracious state, though, smiling as she took her second-place trophy and confidently said, “Next year.”
Perkins, commander of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division. He was then in a coma at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., so Cadence accepted the medal and promised to award it when her father’s condition improved. “It means a lot that they gave me that Purple Heart,” Dale Smith told KRDO after the ceremony, and noted happiness that other soldiers got to come home as well. Now a resident of Tampa, Fla., Dale — also known as “D.J.” — has experienced that improvement. He is coming off around half-a-dozen surgeries and months of reha-
bilitation. In the early days, Dale was only able to manage a few foot shuffles and maybe an, “I love you,” but Cassie said he’s since made huge gains. “He is exactly like he was pre-injury,” Cassie said. “He makes jokes, he remembers all sorts of things that happened in his childhood.” His long-term memory has started to come back, as he remembers details from Raymond and Cassie’s wedding, and the children are adjusting to his condition like it’s second nature — Cadence makes sure to tell her dad if she’s on his left or his right whenever she’s in the room.
From Page 1A Kyle said he might try to paint the racer blue for future derbies, to which Kyla smiled and said, “It’s never happening.” While in the consolation bracket, Chavez talked fondly about her years in the derby — “They’ve all pretty much become my family,” she said of the other racers and the many volunteers — while acknowledging the heartbreak of falling .002 seconds short when everything’s calculated. To ensure as fair an event as possible, racers go against each other twice in their competition and alternate between the right and left lanes. If they split the races, the racer with the larger margin of victory moves on to the next round. Wheels are also changed when racers get to the bottom of the hill — a task that became a competition between volunteer pit crews from the Clovis High football team and Cannon Air Force Base.
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Curtis Scott Curtis Scott, age 91, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012, at his home in Clovis. He was born on December 23, 1920, to F.B. and Clara Allene (Peele) Scott in Broadview, New Mexico. He married Doris Greer on April 15, 1942, in Broadview, New Mexico. Curtis farmed north of town in Broadview. He was an excellent marksman, fisherman, and hunter of deer, elk, and quail. Curtis was a very tough 42 Domino player. He was also a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Cynthia (Danny) Perea of Clovis, New Mexico; one son, Bruce Scott of Broadview, New Mexico; three grandchildren, Shawnaree Scott of Broadview, New Mexico, Jennifer Stalcup of Broadview, New Mexico, and Delsa Scott of Ruidoso, New Mexico and one great granddaughter, Shay Lea of Clovis, New Mexico. Curtis is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Scott; his parents; one brother, Eugene Scott and one sister, Rita Mae Scott. Graveside Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012, at Grady Cemetery Grady, New Mexico with Ribble Holloman officiating. Casket bearers will be John Wood, Michael Wood, Chip Lea, Dick Omdal, Brian Echols, and Pecos Gast. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sundance Ranch Feline Sanctuary, P.O. Box 5395, Clovis, New Mexico 88102. Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home & Cremation, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis, New Mexico, (575) 763-5541. You may also sign the guestbook online at www.steedtodd.com
Lula “Lou” V. Frost Lula “Lou” V. Frost, age 92, quietly passed away at home in Rio Rancho, NM, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Born in Gloucester, MA, November 26, 1919, she was the daughter of Bertha and Irving McKown. She was preceded in death by James Frost, her husband of 43 years. She is survived by her son, David Frost and daughter-inlove, Kathy, of Clovis, NM; her daughter, Nancy Clough, of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Diane and Aaron Mains, of Ruidoso NM, Michael and Kerry Frost of McKinney, TX, Kevin and Michelle Frost, of Titusville, FL; four beautiful great-grandchildren, Lacee, Lane, and Layton Mains of Ruidoso, and Lauren Frost of Titusville, FL; her brother, Russell McKown of Gloucester; brother-in-law, Ivan Frost of Gloucester, and sister-in-law, Judy McKown, of Gloucester; brother and sister-in-law, Marjory and Milton Golart, of Hillsboro, OR; several nieces and nephews, and a son-in-law, George Clough, of Rio Rancho. Lou was a member of Martha Washington Chapter, in MA, and Turquoise Chapter, Eastern Star in Rio Rancho and served on the advisory board of Rainbow for girls in MA. She was a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C. in Rio Rancho. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 10:00 AM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Burial and graveside services to be held at a later date in Gloucester, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 38 Gloucester Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
Sage; parents Dale Sr. and Cindy Smith; and brother Raymond Smith, with wife Cassie. “I’m not sure if there was a dry eye in the gymnasium when Cadence was lifted up by an Army officer so she could re-pin his Purple Heart as he stood tall and strong amongst the troops,” Cassie said. “I know our family was deeply moved by the ceremony in its entirety.” Smith was originally awarded the Purple Heart last July by Maj. Gen. David G.
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Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there! It should be a warm, but pleasant day with a 1020 mph southwest wind. We’ll see plenty of sun throughout the day, with yet another slight chance for showers and storms later on tonight.
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What they’re saying
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Sean Manning, 38, local restaurant cook: “I came out today to visit family and friends and see some people I know. This is a celebration of African-American folks coming together to enjoy one another’s company, remember old times and just hang out and be themselves. We get to see people we haven’t seen in a while or may not see again. We’re celebrating a day that’s given to us.” Yvonne Parham, 72, retiree: “I volunteered to help out today because I try to educate kids about what Juneteenth is. I have eight daughters, 36 grandkids and 18 great grandkids. I think our children need to know why AfroAmericans celebrate certain days. It’s not just to go out and have a
party and get belligerent. This is supposed to be representative of a better life. This day gives me a minute to stop and think and thank the lord. My grandmother was 104 when she died in 1993. She grew up in slavery days.” Bill Gonzales, 65, local pest control agent: “This is our first time coming. I’ve been invited before and I finally made it. I told my wife ‘let’s go out there.’ We’re glad we came. It’s pretty awesome. We got in line for food and Mr. William Hall said ‘no, yall go sit down. We’ll wait on you.’ The atmosphere is great, people are having a good time. I didn’t know much about Juneteenth, but then I found out that it was the freedom from slavery for African-Americans. It’s
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kind of like our (Hispanics) celebration of Cinco De Mayo. Our kids and grandkids need to know all the stuff that happened in the past.” Danika Baldwin, 22, local homecare worker: “I came out to celebrate family and friends and freedom. This keeps everybody together, black people and people of all races.” Pearl Mims, 43, disabled: “Juneteenth is a special day for me because it’s my mom’s birthday. This is a day of independence for African-Americans. This creates a gathering for all the young people to know where our heritage came from. Juneteenth is a very special day and the young people need to know that this day right here represents all of us. We done
came a long way. I like the gospel music. It’s uplifting.”
Juneteenth is good for Clovis because it brings us together.”
George Morgan, 29, mainte nance worker for Clovis Municipal Schools: “My family came out to enjoy ourselves and watch the community come together and everything. Juneteenth means a lot of different things. To me it’s something special. People should know it’s when the slaves were freed. I enjoy being here with my wife and kids and friends, catching up and good eating. I think Clovis needs this because it keeps us grounded as a tight-knit family. It actually teaches the young kids what it means to come together as one. Together we stand, divided we fall. I think having different celebrations, whether it’s Cinco De Mayo or
Tiarah Light, 15, cheerleader on the Clovis High School junior varsity cheersquad: “My family comes out every year to celebrate freedom of black people. We’re actually getting to enjoy the rights that we have. It’s something fun. It’s actually something real special to me because I’m mixed and it’s for everyone. I really liked the food.” Jarael Parker, 16, starting 11th grade at Clovis High School in August: “I came out today to have fun and chill with my friends. Today is a black people celebration to me. My favorite part was the rapping. It was all right today.”
Carlotta kills two, weakens to tropical depression By Bertha Ramos THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ACAPULCO, Mexico — Carlotta was downgraded to a tropical depression on Saturday as the system rapidly weakened after killing two young sisters in its march across southern Mexico. The National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday that the government of Mexico had discontinued all watches and warnings for Carlotta, which reached hurricane strength on Friday. Earlier Saturday, the Miami center discontinued the hurricane warning that had been in effect from Salina Cruz to Punta Maldonado and the hurricane watch from west of Punta Maldonado to Acapulco.
Carlotta on Saturday pushed northward toward the resort city of Acapulco after making landfall near the Mexican beach town of Puerto Escondido in the southernmost part of Oaxaca state, where it toppled trees and shook tourist hotels. “We don’t care about the rain, we’re going to have fun at the club,” said tourist Alejandra Flores, who took a bus with a friend yesterday from Guadalajara to Acapulco. People in Acapulco were calm and dining in restaurants late Friday. Earlier Friday, Carlotta had toppled billboards and shattered some windows in Puerto Escondido, a laid-back port popular with surfers, where it reached land as a Category 1 hurricane. “The wind is incredible and the trees are swaying so much. A win-
dow just shattered,” said Ernesto Lopez, a 25-year-old engineer visiting Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca state for a graduation. Coral Ocampo, receptionist at the Hotel Careyes, said the wind tore down the skinnier palm trees and she asked guests to return to their rooms and stay there until the storm had passed. Oaxaca’s civil protection service said some roads near the resorts of Huatulco and Pochutla were affected by mudslides, and that authorities had opened emergency shelters and evacuated dozens of families from low-lying areas. Civil protection service spokeswoman Cynthia Tovar said Saturday that two sisters, aged 13 and 7, died Friday in the Oaxaca state community of Pluma Hidalgo
when a mudslide collapsed their home. The storm also washed out some coastal roads, leaving dozens of communities unreachable by land. Thousands of people throughout the state lost electricity and cellular phone service. Carlotta had strengthened into a powerful Category 2 hurricane earlier Friday and forecasters had expected it to move northward, parallel to the coastline, possibly reaching Acapulco as a hurricane. But instead it moved inland and weakened. By late Saturday morning, the system’s maximum sustained winds were at about 35 mph (56 kph), and Carlotta was moving west-northwest at 12 mph (19 kph). It was centered about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north-northeast of Acapulco.
‘Vanishing ink’ plot Egypt vote conspiracy By Lee Keath THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAIRO — Rumor had it a devious conspiracy was afoot: Egyptians voting for a new president Saturday were being tricked into using pens with disappearing ink so their choice on the ballot would vanish before it was counted. “Is this the right pen?” an old man in a traditional galabeya robe shouted, holding one up to the judge supervising at a polling station in Giza, the sister city of Egypt’s capital, Cairo. There was no concrete evidence for the rumors, but some voters in polling stations around the city were clearly concerned as they marked their paper ballots. Talk of a plot just deepened Egyptians’ worries that the dirty tricks rife in elections under authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak were still in play and that powers greater than them still manipulate the system, even after a revolution last year aimed at bringing transparency. The claim seems to have
emerged two days before the vote. A right-wing, Rush Limbaugh-style TV host, Tawfiq Okasha, known for his backing of the ruling military, accused the Muslim Brotherhood of importing 180,000 disappearing-ink pens from India. He proclaimed that they intended to distribute the pens outside polling stations to voters they believed would vote for Ahmed Shafiq, the former Mubarak prime minister running against the Brotherhood’s candidate, Mohammed Morsi. “I warn everyone. I warn the Shafiq campaign. I warn all voters,” Okasha shouted on his show on the satellite channel he owns. “The voter will make his mark on the ballot with it and four hours later the mark disappears. The vote counters will open the ballot and find it blank.” A Brotherhood spokesman, Mahmoud Ghozlan, denied the claims. The rumor gained further ground when officials suggested the plot was a reality, though they did not accuse the Brotherhood or any other group. Speaking to journalists Saturday, the interior minister in charge of security forces warned that the pens had indeed been brought in from abroad. Farouq Sultan, the head of the presidential election commission, said that “once the rumor” spread, the commission asked the Interior Ministry to provide 50,000 pens for the polling centers to use. He and the interior minister said that election workers had been instructed not to let voters use anything but the official pens. Sultan said that “as far as he knew,” some vanishing-ink pens had been discovered in circulation. An anonymous SMS sent en masse to some mobile phones Saturday repeated the accusations the Brotherhood were passing out the pens. At a polling center in the Cairo district of Shubra elKheima, the supervising judge was tearing his hair out over voters fussing over pens. One woman brought a pen from home because she didn’t even trust the official one. Another wanted to take her ballot outside to wait to ensure her checkmark didn’t disappear, said the judge, Mohammed el-Minshawi. “These rumors are corrupting the national consciousness,” he said. “I am hitting the ceiling. This is a dirty election game that aims to make people lose trust in the process,” he said.
World Roundup Quake jolts Manila, nearby regions MANILA, Philippines — Philippine officials say a strong quake has jolted Manila and outlying provinces, rousing some people from their sleep. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Renato Solidum of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says the Sunday-morning quake has a preliminary magnitude of 6 and was most possibly caused by movement in the Manila Trench in the South China Sea off northern Zambales province. Solidum says the quake was not strong enough to generate a tsunami alert. Benito Ramos, who heads the government’s disasterresponse agency, says people felt the quake in Manila and some northern agricultural provinces, rousing some residents.
Reports: Sisters found dead BANGKOK — Thai media reported Saturday that two Canadian sisters were found dead in their hotel room in a southern resort island. Canadian Foreign Affairs spokesman John Babcock confirmed that two Canadian citizens died in Thailand but did not provide further details. He said Canadian consular officials in Bangkok are providing assistance to the family and are in contact with local authorities. Thai media reported that the bodies of the sisters were found at the Phi Phi Palm Residence Hotel on Phi Phi Island. The cause of death was under investigation. The Manager newspaper website quoted police Lt. Col. Rat Somboon as saying the women had probably been dead more than 12 hours when their bodies were discovered Friday with vomit and other signs of a toxic reaction.
Ex-Tunisia official creates party TUNIS, Tunisia — A former prime minister who led Tunisia’s transition government after the fall of its autocratic leader has launched a new political party to counter-balance the Islamists running the North African country. Beji Caid Essebsi announced the formation of the Nida’ Tounes, or Call of Tunisia, party on Saturday before thousands of men and women — including a number of artists — in a packed hall. The 85-year-old said he wants a party “that unifies everyone, without exclusion.” He called it a “balancing force that can create conditions for an alternative.” The moderate Islamist Ennahda party was elected after a transition period following the January 2011 ouster of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. However, hardline Islamists are emerging and last week clashed with police over an art exhibit they judged blasphemous.
Two rockets hit southern Israel JERUSALEM — Two rockets crashed into open desert areas in southern Israel, the military said Saturday, causing no damage or injuries. It was not immediately clear from where both rockets, which landed some 100 kilometers (60 miles) apart, were launched. But the incidents raised concern over increasing militant activity in Egypt’s neighboring Sinai peninsula which has seen growing lawlessness following the uprising last year that overthrew Hosni Mubarak. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have fired thousands of rockets in recent years at Israeli communities on its border. But the rockets, which landed late Friday, were found in areas far from Gaza, sparking speculation that they may have been fired from Sinai. — Wire reports
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UN observers in Syria suspend patrols By Zeina Karam and Diaa Hadid THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEIRUT — U.N. observers suspended their patrols in Syria on Saturday due to a recent spike in violence, the strongest sign yet that an international peace plan was unraveling despite months of diplomatic efforts to prevent the country from plunging into civil war. The U.N. observers have been the only working part of a peace plan brokered by international envoy Kofi Annan, which the international community sees as its only hope to stop the bloodshed. The plan called for the foreign monitors to check compliance with a cease-fire that was supposed to go into effect on April 12, but they have become the most independent witnesses to the carnage on both sides as government and rebel forces have largely ignored the truce. Maj. Gen. Robert Mood, the U.N. mission chief, said intensifying
clashes over the past 10 days were “posing significant risks” to the 300 unarmed observers spread out across the country, and impeding their ability to carry out their mandate. The observers will not leave the country but will remain in place and cease patrols, Mood said in a taped statement, adding the suspension would be reviewed on a daily basis. Teams have been stationed in some of Syria’s most dangerous cities, including Homs and Hama. “The lack of willingness by the parties to seek a peaceful transition, and the push towards advancing military positions is increasing the losses on both sides,” Mood said. The decision came after weeks of escalating attacks, including reports of several mass killings that have left dozens dead. The U.S. reiterated its call for the Assad regime to comply with the plan, “including the full implementation of a cease-fire.” Underscoring the dangers, activists reported at least 50 people
killed in clashes and shelling in several Syrian cities. The peace plan’s near-collapse has increased pressure on the international community, including President Bashar Assad’s staunch allies Russia and China, to find another solution. But there has been little appetite for the type of military intervention that helped oust Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi, and several rounds of sanctions have failed to stop the bloodshed. Najib Ghadbian of the main Syrian opposition group, the Syrian National Council, said the concerns expressed by the U.N. mission could pressure Russia to allow more censure of Assad’s regime. “They are really under pressure to say ‘OK, what’s next?”’ he said. Are they going to continue to sabotage other ideas to protect civilians in Syria?” Despite fears that violence could significantly worsen without U.N. monitors on the ground, activist Rami Abdul-Rahman of the Britain-
based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said their numbers were too small, and the conflict too large, for them to have any use. “A lot of crimes happened in Syria, and they couldn’t do anything,” he said. “The situation can’t get worse than this: are we afraid that it’s a civil war? Well it is a civil war.” The Syrian government, meanwhile, said it had informed Mood it understood the U.N. observers’ decision and blamed rebels for the escalation in fighting. “Armed terrorist groups have conducted, since the signing of the Annan plan, an increase in criminal operations that have targeted, many times, the observers, and threatened their lives,” the Syrian foreign ministry said in a statement. Damascus frequently refers to rebels as “terrorists” instead of Syrians seeking reforms. The opposition, for its part, has blamed the regime for the attacks near the observers.
Last week, a U.N. convoy was blocked and attacked with stones, metal rods and gunfire by an angry crowd as it was trying to head to the town of Haffa in the coastal Latakia region, where troops had been battling rebels for a week. The observers only managed to enter once government troops had seized the area back from the rebels. On May 15, a roadside bomb damaged the observers’ vehicles shortly after they met with Syrian rebels in the northern town of Khan Sheikoun. A week earlier, a roadside bomb struck a Syrian military truck in the south of the country just seconds after Mood drove by in a convoy. National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said the Obama administration was now consulting with allies about “next steps toward a Syrian-led political transition” in compliance with the U.N. resolutions setting up the peace plan. He didn’t give further details.
Egypt votes for president to succeed Mubarak By Hamza Hendawi and Sarah El Deeb THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAIRO — Egyptians on Saturday voted to choose between a conservative Islamist and Hosni Mubarak’s ex-prime minister in a presidential runoff once billed as the country’s long-awaited shift to democracy but now clouded by pessimism over the future. Whoever wins after two days of voting, Egypt’s military rulers will remain ultimately at the helm, a sign of how Egypt’s revolution has gone astray 16 months after millions forced the authoritarian Mubarak to step down in the name of freedom. “We are forced to make this choice. We hate them both,” said Sayed Zeinhom at Cairo’s Boulak el-Dakrour, a densely populated maze of narrow dirt alleys and shoddily built houses. Mahmoud elFiqi, waiting with him at a polling center, offered, “Egypt is confused.” The race between Ahmed
Shafiq, a career air force officer like Mubarak, and the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohammed Morsi, a U.S.trained engineer, has deeply divided the country after the stunning uprising that ousted Mubarak after 29 years in office, and left many disillusioned about the elections’ legitimacy. Many voters felt that the choice no longer even mattered after a court ruling this week effectively ensured that the military generals who have ruled since Mubarak’s ouster will continue to be in power. The generals took over legislative powers after Egypt’s highest court on Thursday ordered the dissolution of the parliament elected just six months ago, and the military made a de facto declaration of martial law, despite earlier promises to hand over power to the new president by July 1. With no constitution or parliament, the president’s powers are likely to be determined by a military with power to arrest civilians for crimes as minor
Twenty-six die as Iraq pilgrimage hit by bombs By Kay Johnson and Sinan Salaheddin THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BAGHDAD — Two car bombs in Iraq’s capital killed at least 26 people Saturday on the last day of a Shiite pilgrimage already hit by multiple bombings. The blasts, one in a heavily guarded area close to a revered shrine, raised the week’s death toll to more than 100 and cast further doubt on the divided government’s ability to secure the country after the American withdrawal. Black plumes of smoke filled the sky over Baghdad’s northern Kazimiyah neighborhood, where the shrine to eighth-century saint Imam Moussa alKadhim draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year. One of the bombs tore into throngs of people who packed the streets nearby, carrying aloft symbolic coffins and beating their chests in mourning to mark his martyrdom. Three days before, nearly two dozen coordinated bombs around the country killed 72 people. Al-Qaida’s Iraqi affiliate on Saturday claimed responsibility for that attack, which marked one of the deadliest days in Iraq since the last U.S. troops left in December. The fierce wave of bombings targeting Shiites suggests that the al-Qaida-allied Sunni militants are stepping up their periodic attacks — which recently have come every few weeks — to try to exploit sectarian cracks in the elected government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and possibly spark another round of the bloodshed between Sunni and Shiite Muslims that brought Iraq to the brink of civil war only a few years ago. Shiite religious commemorations are frequent targets of these attacks, although overall levels of violence are still down considerably from then. The sheer number of blasts during the al-Kadhim pilgrimage shows the ability of alQaida to retain and perhaps
rebuild its bombings networks despite heavy blows struck to the organization by U.S. forces and allied Sunni militias prior to the American withdrawal. The bombers’ ability to penetrate so close to the shrine indicates the challenges faced by Iraq’s security forces in securing huge religious gatherings. “Those behind the attacks, they’ve become more determined now and see more of an opportunity because of the dysfunctional political process,” said Salman Shaikh, director of the Brookings Doha Center and an analyst on regional politics. The government is now split on mostly sectarian lines and over what critics say are alMaliki’s increasingly authoritarian tendencies. Sunni and Kurdish politicians say he is trying to increase his power at their communities’ expense. While the wholesale violence between Sunni and Shiite neighborhoods and villages that killed tens of thousands in 2006 and 2007 has all but disappeared, the political tension has fostered a growing sense of pessimism.
as traffic obstruction. To the activists behind the 18 days of mass protests that toppled Mubarak’s regime, the election seemed a cruel joke, that crushed their dream of a new Egypt — free, democratic and rid of all traces of the old system. “The revolution will continue and restore the right of those who died in the uprising,” said Ziad el-Oleimi, an iconic figure of the antiMubarak revolt in which nearly 900 protesters were killed. “This election is essentially for the selection of a new dictator.” That frustration gave rise to a movement among some to either boycott the election or cast invalid ballots. Contractor Mohammed Ahmed Kamel, a resident of the poor Cairo district of Warraq, crossed out both Shafiq’s and Morsi’s names in protest on his ballot. “We don’t want Islamists and we don’t want old regime,” he said. In most polling stations observed by The Associated
Press, voter turnout appeared light, with lines considerably shorter than in the first round of elections. There were no official turnout figures, and in districts known to be strongholds for both candidates, voters came out in force and braced the long waits and heat. Few voters showed the sense of celebration visible in previous, post-Mubarak votes: anxiety prevailed. Some said they felt bitter that their “revolution” had stalled, feared that whoever wins protests will erupt, or were deeply suspicion that the political system was being manipulated. Others said they were voting against a candidate as much as for a favorite. AntiShafiq voters said they wanted to stop a figure they fear will perpetuate Mubarak’s regime; anti-Morsi voters feared he would hand the country over to Brotherhood domination to turn it into an Islamic state. With the fear of new authoritarianism in the future,
some said they were choosing whoever they believed would be easiest to eventually force out with new protests. “We are afraid Egypt will turn into a religious state. Even though Shafiq is not the best one, we want him to maintain the civil state,” said Marsa Maher, a Christian housewife. Mustafa Abdel-Alim, a bank employee with a mark on his forehead sometimes seen on Muslims from repeated prayer, said he wanted to keep out the Brotherhood. “If we elect Morsi ... we won’t get rid of them for 100 years,” he said. Many voters are angry at the Brotherhood, which was
the big winner in the parliament elections, gaining nearly half the seats, but was later accused of trying to monopolize authority. After Thursday’s court ruling, others were angered by what they saw as the military’s power grab. Brotherhood supporter Amin Sayed said he had planned to boycott the vote, but changed his mind after the court ruling. “I came to vote for the Brotherhood and the revolution and to spite the military council,” he said in Imbaba, a Cairo stronghold of Islamists. “If Shafiq wins, we will return to the streets.”
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C OMMUNITY CALENDAR Senior Activities Center Bingo — 1 p.m. Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631 Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m. first, second and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music instrument playing. Information: 762-3631 B a x te r -C u r r e n M u s i c S e s s i o ns — 6 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays each month, 908 Hickory. Music singing and playing. Information: 762-3631 Circle Eight Squares — 7 p.m.-9 p.m. first and third Saturdays each month, Baxter Curren, 908 Hickory St. Information: 762-3631. New Mexico Senior Olympics Enhance Fitness — 10 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday classes, Clovis Wellness Center, 1700 East Seventh St. Class participants make a 16 week commitment, free initial assessment. Free to seniors 50 and older. Information: Jamie Saldana 714-1759. Portales Senior Dance — 7 p.m.10 p.m. Saturdays, Portales Senior Center, 421 N. Industrial Dr., Portales. Live band and potluck. $4. Information: 356-8741.
Cl u b / o rg a n i z a t i o n m e e t i n g s A me r i c a n L eg i o n P o st 2 5 — 7 a.m.-11 a.m., breakfast, open to the public, first Saturday each month; 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, bingo; 9 p.m.-1 a.m., dance, every Friday. 2400 West. Seventh St. Information: 763-5392. Border Sport Shooters (an IDPA Club) — 5:30 p.m. second Friday each month, Java Loft. Information: Joe Stanford 806-777-2217. Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Roundtable — 7 p.m. second Thursday each month, 1200 N. Thornton St. Information: Frank Cordova 575-825-0135. Chaparral Extension Homemakers Club — 11 a.m. second
Thursday each month, Trinity Lutheran Church 1705 West. 21st St. Information: Sheryl Abdill 799-1917. Christian Believers prayer break fast — 9:30 a.m. third Saturday each month, Christian Believers Center, Fifth and Main Street. Information: Sistar Yancy 763-1715. Claud Rainy Day Extension Homemakers Club — 1:30 p.m. second Wednesday each month; 10:30 a.m. fourth Wednesday each month. Locations vary. Information: Ann Carter 985-2349. Clovis Astronomy Club — 7 p.m., second Sunday each month at the Java Loft. Annual fee: $10. Information: Tim 799-7967. Clovis-Carver Library — 10 a.m., Tuesdays, big kids activity hour; 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Toddler Time; 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Read with Kona; 10 a.m. Thursdays, children’s story hour. Information: Krissie Carter 769-7840. Clovis Evening Lions Club — 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, El Rancho Restaurant, 3327 Lilac Dr . Information: 763-4539. Clovis Masonic Lodge No. 40 — 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday each month, regular communication. 3100 Thornton. All Masons welcome. Information: Andy Anderson, 575-3703046. Clovis-Portales Community Orchestra rehearsal — 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Music Building of ENMU in Portales. Information: Alan Johnson, 762-2253. Clovis Quilters’ Club — 1 p.m.-3 p.m. second Monday each month, Trinity Lutheran Church. Open to all quilters, beginners to advanced. Information: Amy Armenta 985-2337 Clovis Shrine Club — Noon Mondays, Smokin’ Skillet. All Shriners welcome. Information: Jerry Shade 762-3781. Clovis Train Society — 4 p.m. first Saturday each month, 221 West First St., Depot. Information: Phil Williams,
762-0066. Community Bible Study — 9:3011-30 a.m. Wednesdays. An interdenominational Woman's Bible study. Open to women of all denominations and Bible knowledge. First United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore. Children's classes for babies to age 5 and special classes for home schoolers through school year only. Information: Stephanie 749-2986. C u b S c ou t P a c k 2 2 5 m e e ti ng — 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Scout Center, Matt 25 Hope Center basement, 1200 Thornton. Information: 7634400. Cub Scout Pack 226 — 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m. Fridays, Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 North Main. Open to all boys grades one through six. Information: Cheryl Csakin 7621253. Cub Scout Pack 411 — 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Scout Center at Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton. Information: 763-4400. Curry County Extension Clubs exercise program — noon-1 p.m., Open to the general public. Join the fun and get healthier every Monday and Wednesday at the extension office at 818 N. Main in Clovis. Information: 7620296 or 763-6505. Curry County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday each month, Dakota’s Steakhouse. Information: Laquita Terry 762-2885. D aught ers of th e American Revolution — 10 a.m. second Saturday each month September through June. Information or venue: Pam Wallace 760-2127 or Nancy Bauder 769-3146. D i s a b l e d A m e r i c a n Ve t e r a n s , Chapter 6, bingo — 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, 220 West Fourth St., no smoking. Open to the public. Information: 762-5335. D i s a b l e d A m e r i c a n Ve t e r a n s Chapter 6 meeting — 7 p.m. second Monday each month, 220 West Fourth St. Information: 762-5335. D e s e r t C r u z e r s C a r C l ub c r u is e s — 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, various locations and second Tuesday, various locations. General meeting. Information: www.desertcruzerscarclub.com. Duplicate Bridge Club — 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 100 Highland Drive. Information: Jerry Beck 389-5349. E ast ern N ew Me xico Am ateur Radio Club — 10 a.m. second Saturday each month, DAV Hall. Information: www.ka5b.org or 7913734. El Desayuno Kiwanis Club — 6:45 a.m. Thursdays, Taqueria Jalisco, 217 West Seventh St. Information: 7140973. Encanto Garden Club — 9:30 a.m. second Wednesday each month, Muffley’s Backdoor. Visitors and new members welcome. Information: 7637661 or 762-6955. Fairfield Extension Homemakers Club — 10 a.m. second and fourth Fridays, Cheyenne Meadows Community Center. Information: Martha Watkins 762-0942. Friends of Bluegrass Club — 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Farwell Civic Center. Play and listen to Bluegrass and Old Time Music played with acoustical instruments. The public is invited. Information: Harold Kilmer, 763-6361. Friendship Rebekah Lodge — 1 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays each month, 405 N. Main St. Information: 762-4843. Grady A lp h a E x te n s io n Homemakers Club — 1:30 p.m. first Tuesday each month, Grady Senior Center. Information: Katy Machechnie 357-2353. Gold W ing Road Riders Association — 8 a.m. first Sunday each month, Smoking Skillet. Information: Doug Pettigrew 763-1636 or 714-1009. High Plains Drifters Motorcycle
Club — 8 a.m. Saturdays, Don Maria’s; 6 p.m. second Thursday each month, various locations. All bikes and nonmembers welcome. Information: Gary Baker, 799-1993 for locations. High Plains Patriots — 7 p.m. last Thursday each month, Master’s Centre. Information: www.highplainspatriots. com High Plains Toastmasters Club — 7 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity United Methodist Church. Information: Donna Labatt at 763-5519. Home at Heart — 6 p.m. third Thursday each month, 21st St. Church of Christ, Clovis. Information: Connie Miller 799-9565 International Defensive Pistol Association — 12:30 p.m. third weekend each month. Information: Joe Stanford, 806-777-2217. Just Us Club— 5:30 p.m. second Tuesday each month, First United Methodist, Melrose. Information: Jewell Hill 253-4594. Ll a no E s t a c a d o Q u il t G u i ld — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. fourth Saturday every two months: January, March, May, July, Sept., Nov., Trinity Lutheran Church. Information: President Char Montgomery, 575-461-3178. M i li t a r y O r de r of th e C o ot i e s — 7:30 p.m. first Friday each month, VFW Post 3015, 2815 West Seventh St. Information: 763-6561. M O P S (M o t he r s o f P r e s c ho ol e r s ) — 8:45 a.m.-11 a.m. every other Tuesday, Central Baptist Church. Information: Lori 309-9402. New Mexico Legal Aid — 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, closed 12 p.m-1 p.m. daily, 401 Pile. Please call to make an appointment. Information: 769-2326 Noon Day Kiwanis Club — 12 p.m. first and third Thursday each month, various locations. Information: Elaine Williford 749-0231 for locations. Pilot Club — Noon, second and fourth Monday each month, Muffley’s Back Door. Information: Sue Rutter 762-0491 or Darlene Rose 763-6682. P la nn i ng a nd Z on i ng C o m m i s s i on — 3 p.m. second Wednesday each month, City Hall. Information: 7697828. S ta r li g ht S qua r e D a nc e C lu b — 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Portales Senior Citizens Center, 421 North Industrial. Information: Ruth at 760-1170. Teen Court Prevention Class — 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-7725. Toastmasters meeting — 7 p.m. Thursdays, 1321 West 21st St. Information: 693-5778 United Daughters of The Confederacy — frequency of meetings vary. Information: 762-1094 or 3564793. V.F.W. Auxiliary 3280 — 7 p.m. first Thursday each month, Post 3280. Information: 763-5044. V.F.W.L.A Auxiliary 3015 — 7:30 p.m. first Thursday each month, Post 3015. Mens and womens groups meet at some time. Information: 763-6561. Water Policy Board — 9 a.m. second Tuesday each month, City Hall. Information: 769-7828. Eastern New Mexico Volunteer Committee meeting — 8 a.m. first Friday each month, Matt 25. Information: Christina MartinezGuarjardo 799-0672.
Education AARP Drivers Safety Program — 8 a.m.-12 p.m. June 19, third Tuesday each month, Clovis Community College, room 101 unless otherwise scheduled. Pre-registration recommended. Fees: $12 members $14 nonmembers. Information: Thurman Fullerton 762-4617. ENMRSH — 8 a.m.-5 p.m., MondayFriday. Free developmental screenings for infants and babies birth through 35 months. Information: 742-9032. GED classes — 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. MondayThursday, Clovis Community College. New students must attend orientation. Information: Robin 769-4095. C l ov is M un ic i pa l S ch o ol s E ar l y Intervention Services — Developmental screenings by referral for children age 2-5 with suspected disabilities. Student Support Center, 1600 Sutter Place. No charge to families.
Information: 769-4490. Parenting classes — 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St., Clovis. Information: 762-0050. CPR and First Aid Classes — AHA HeartSaver and BLS Classes, third Saturday each month. Four different classes you can take. Fee includes course book and completion card. Please call for the fees. Information: 742-3031 or 799-4114.
Health services Mental Health Counseling — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday or as needed and/or by appointment. Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main, Portales. Information or to make an appointment: 356-6001. Birth certificates — 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cost: $10. Clovis Health Department. Information: 763-5583. Enhance Fitness class — 10 a.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Classes are held at the Clovis Wellness Center, 1700 East Seventh Street. Class participants make a 16 week commitment, free initial assessment. Class is free to seniors age 50 and older. Information: Jamie Saldana 7141759. Free pregnancy testing — 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Pregnancy Resource Center, 621 North Main St., Clovis. Information: 935-5433. HIV/STD Testing — By appointment. Monday-Friday. Roosevelt County Health Office, 1513 W. Fir, Portales. Information: 356-4453. Pregnancy tests — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Women’s Medical Center, Suite A-1, 2000 West 21st St. Information: 762-8055. 8 a.m.11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, $15, 1521 West 13th St. Information: 769-0888. 8 a.m.4 p.m., $15, La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Information: 356-6695. TB follow-up services — MondayFriday. Appointment only. No charge. Clovis Health Department. Information: 763-5583. TB testing — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 West 13th St. $21. Information: 769-0888. WIC (Women, Infants, Children) N u t r i t i o n P ro g r a m S e r v i c e s — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Closed 12 p.m.-1 p.m. for lunch every day except Thursday. Department of Health, 1216 Cameo St. Information 762-3309; 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 8:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Fridays at Cannon AFB, 208 East Casablanca. Information: 784-2127.
Support groups Al - A no n f el l ow s hi p g r ou p — 6 p.m. Sundays, Mental Health Resources, West 21st Street. Friends and families of alcoholics are always welcome. Information: 762-3970. Al-Anon: Live and Let Live — 6:30 p.m. Monday and noon Thursday, Highland Baptist Church, 2210 North Main Street entrance. Open to friends and families of alcoholics. Information: 769-6028. Al-Anon: Serenity Circle group — 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Presbyterian Church, 108 South Ave. F, Portales. Information: 769-6028. Alcoholics A nonym ous: The Fellowship Group — 11 a.m. Sundays, 12 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. every evening, 1119 Thornton St. Information: 769-6052. Alzheimer ’s caregiver support group — Noon every third Thursday each month, Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 North Prince St. Information: 624-1552 or 762-8700. Batterer ’s intervention — Men’s group: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Women’s group: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Hartley House, 900 Main St., Clovis. Information: 762-0050 or 356-4720. Bereavement group — 2 p.m.-3 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday each month, Plains Regional Healthplex, 2217 Dillon Street. Support group for people whose loved ones have died and who would like help coping with grief, loss and living again after loss. Information: 769-7399. Bereavement support group — 6
p.m.-7 p.m. first and third Thursday each month, Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince. For those who need help coping with life after, or in anticipation of, the death of a loved one. Information: Yolanda Vela, 9355683. B e r ea v e me n t s u pp o rt g ro u p — 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday each month, Memorial Building art room, 200 East Seventh Street, Portales. For those who need help coping with life after, or in anticipation of, the death of a loved one. Information: Yolanda Vela, 935-5683. Celebrate recovery — 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Faith Christian Family Church. Information: 762-7751. Children’s domestic violence sur vivors group — 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St. Ages 4 and older. Information: 7620050. C h r is ti a n i nt e r v e n t io n pr o gr am — 7 p.m. Fridays, Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, 212 Ash St. Information: 769-0329. Clovis blind support group — 1 p.m.-2 p.m. second Friday each month, Baxter-Curren Senior Center, Ninth and Hickory. The visually impaired and their caregivers are welcome. Information: Glenda 762-0755. Double Trouble In Recovery 12 Step Program — 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Mental Health Resources, 1100 West 21st. Double Trouble In Recovery is a 12-step program that focuses on dually diagnosed individuals that may have a problem with alcohol, drugs, or mental illness. All are welcome. Hope to see you soon! Information: Willie 309-1865 or Melissa 760-8651. Domestic violence survivors group — 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St. Information: 762-0050. L a m p L i g h t e r s G r o u p o f A.A. Womens meeting — 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741. Milagro Group of N.A. — 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,Saturdays, Wesley Foundation, 14th and K, Portales. Information: Rick 309-7593. Recovery Support Group — 7 p.m. Thursdays. Faith Based approach to recovery from substance abuse. Beacon of Light, 1320 Thornton. Information: 763-9510. S i s t e r S t r e n gt h C a n c e r S u pp or t Group — 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. first Thursday each month, First United Methodist Church. Free cancer information also available by phone. Information: 1-888-441-4439. The We Group of NA — 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Church of the Brethren, Manana and Acoma (across from Stansells). Enter north side of the church. Information: Ben 309-1673. S u pp or t G r o up s f o r s u r v i v o r s of Sexual V iolence — Please call for times. Sexual Assault Service Office 1412 S. Ave. O Suite B, Portales. Information: 226-4665
Self-help TOPS NM No. 3, Clovis — 12 p.m. Wednesdays, United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore, east door. Information: 762-7909 or 762-0308.
Charity F o o d a nd c lo t hi n g di s t r i bu t io n — 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Saturdays, Bread of Life Ministries, Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 762-2843. Lighthouse Mission — 9 a.m.11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., clothing giveaway, Monday through Friday, 407 L. Casillas Blvd. Information: 7621933. Helping Hands — 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturdays, clothing and household goods giveaway. Pure Heart Word Center, 701 N. Prince. Information: 2681565. Comm unity calendar runs on Sun da ys . C al en dar i nf orma ti on is compiled by Malinda Montgomery. To add, delete, or update events p l e a se c on t a c t h e r at 7 6 3- 6 9 9 1 o r e m ai l m m on t go m e r y @ c n j on li n e . c o m
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Shell injunction forces Greenpeace to get creative By Kim Murphy LOS ANGELES TIMES
SEATTLE — One day last week, guests from various engineering and shipping companies around Seattle were invited to a reception at the Space Needle, supposedly hosted by Royal Dutch Shell to celebrate the upcoming debut of offshore oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean. But most of the guests, it turned out, were actors and activists merely posing as drilling enthusiasts. They looked on in mock horror as a giant ice sculpture emblazoned with Shell’s corporate logo began spraying a stream of Diet Coke on an elderly woman who was the supposed guest of honor. The woman, who gained fame last year when she was pepper-sprayed by police at an Occupy Seattle protest, shrieked as the emcees grabbed stuffed polar bears to help mop up the spill. A video of the ensuing chaos quickly gained half a million views on YouTube. By the next day, media staff from Greenpeace and the Yes Men, who had staged the prank, were set up in a conference room at a Seattle hotel. They fielded calls from confused reporters as a live Twitter feed of the #shellfail prank played across a large screen on the wall. In another era, anti-drilling activists would have been out at sea, stringing banners from Shell’s drilling rigs and swooping their boats among the Shell vessels poised to steam out of Seattle toward the Arctic. But this is the age of new media, when a video is worth a thousand ships. It also comes as Shell has launched an unusual preemptive legal strike that has foreclosed many traditional protest options against an exploration program that could open an entirely new energy frontier in the U.S. Arctic.
MCT photo: Kim Murphy
Greenpeace activists Iosif Kogtko, left, and Texas Constantine, on one of the organization's rigid-hull
inflatable boats that will be hauled up to the Arctic on the Esperanza, pictured in the background.
The preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason in response to a flood of motions by Shell requires Greenpeace to stay at least a kilometer away from Shell’s two Arctic drilling rigs, the Kulluk and the Noble Discoverer, and half a kilometer from accompanying Shell support vessels. The upshot is that while Greenpeace may once have faced a trespassing charge or some minor equivalent for harassing Shell’s drilling fleet, the organization now faces the much harsher penalties associated with violating a federal injunction if activists stray past the boundaries. “Certainly this injunction
possible impacts by drilling on wildlife such as polar bears, walrus and bowhead whales. Shell already has been required to minimize any effects. The ship has been equipped with a pair of small research submarines, provided by the La Jolla-based Waitt Institute, that will be deployed not for harassment but to begin methodical mapping via high-definition video of the virtually unknown terrain of the Chukchi Sea, one of the most remote on Earth. “We’re going to be diving down into places where no man or woman has ever been before,” Jackie Dragon, lead campaigner for Greenpeace’s Arctic tour, said in an inter-
we are faced with demanded some new thinking, and I guess the tactics needed to counter an international oil campaign have to be creative,” Greenpeace USA spokesman James Turner said. “Social media offers us the opportunity to use humor and inventiveness to reach people in a way that hopefully entertains and engages them, while making a serious point at the same time.” For the more serious work, Greenpeace has moored its 236-foot, ice-class ship, the Esperanza, a few miles from Seattle in preparation for steaming north with — but not too near — what activists like to call Shell’s “armada.” From the Esperanza, conservationists hope to monitor
view on the Esperanza. Greenpeace will also be fielding an unmanned aerial vehicle that will shoot photos from above. “We basically have our own little drone,” said Dan Howells, Greenpeace USA’s deputy campaigns director. “The idea is to get ourselves into position to be the eyes of the world on these operations.” The no-protest-zone court orders apply only to Greenpeace, whose activists earlier this year boarded and chained themselves to Shell’s Noble Discoverer offshore drilling rig when it was docked in New Zealand for renovations before its long trip to the Arctic. But a flurry of separate
court actions filed by Shell targeting many of the nation’s biggest environmental groups had an even more important effect. By getting court review of the drilling plans started early, Shell effectively undermined opponents’ ability to halt drilling by filing a lastminute lawsuit and obtaining a court injunction, analysts say. Shell officials say they simply want to get a court ruling early on issues they know they’ll be sued over eventually. “We view this very much as not trying to subvert anybody’s rights to litigate … but we would like to control the timing of it,” said Pete Slaiby, vice president for Shell Alaska. While the lawsuits wind their way through court, other environmental groups have joined Greenpeace to raise a voice of dissent. The Alaska Wilderness League has sponsored what it bills as polar bear dance parties and a rally at the White House, delivering the signatures of more than 1 million people opposed to oil development in the offshore Arctic. The organization is hoping to schedule a series of vigils over the next few weeks in remote Eskimo communities that could be devastated by an oil spill. “Until we hear that the (drilling permits) are final, we’re going to push our members to make those calls,” said Leah Donahey, western Arctic and oceans program director for the group. But even if that tactic doesn’t work, “This is not a make or break this summer,” added the group’s communications director, Emilie Surrusco. “This is the beginning, not the end. There’s a lot of work ahead of us.”
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New course at Reno air races debuts to praise By Martin Griffith THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
RENO, Nev. — Pilots offered praise this week for a new course designed to keep them farther away from spectators at the Reno National Championship Air Races after last year’s accident that killed 11 people. Pilots who flew the course for the first time during a training seminar this week ahead of the Sept. 12-16 races reacted positively to it, said Reno Air Racing Association President Mike Houghton. The
LEGAL NOTICE Legal 6860 June 10, 2012 June 17, 2012 June 24, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE CURRY COUNTY NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID NO. 2012/13-01 Diesel Fuel for Curry County road Department Curry County Administration
LEGAL NOTICE Legal 6865 June 10, 2012 June 17, 2012 June 24, 2012 DRILL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that on May 23, 2012, Clovis Municipal School District No. 1, c/o Mr. Jody Balch, PO Box 19000, Clovis, NM 88102-1900 filed application No. CC-1541-B-POD1 with the STATE ENGINEER for permit to change location of shallow well by abandoning the use of well No. CC1541-S located at a point in the NW1/4NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 25, Township 3N, Range 35E, N.M.P.M., and commence using exploratory well No. CC-1541-BPOD2 located at a point in the NE1/4NW1/4SE1/4SE1/4 of Section 25, Township 3N, Range 35E, N.M.P.M; 10 inches in diameter and approximately 400.0 ft. in depth, for the purpose of continuing rights for the diversion of 18.0 acre-feet per annum of shallow ground water for the irrigation of 6.0 acres of land described as follows: SUBDIVISION Pt. SE1/4 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 3N RANGE 35E ACRES 6.0
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repositioning of several pylons moves the course about 150 feet farther away from spectators and helps to ease the gravitational pull on pilots competing in the fastest of six aircraft classes by smoothing out some turns, he said. A modified World War II P-51 Mustang crashed in front of VIP boxes last September at the Reno National Championship Air Races, killing 11 people and injuring about 70 others. “I don’t think it’ll have an impact on speeds. (It’ll affect) just the Gforce pilots feel,” Houghton said.
LEGAL NOTICE Invitations to bid will be received by the Curry County Board of Commissioners for Bid No. 2012/13-01 for No. 2 Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel for the Curry County Road Department. Bid documents may be obtained from the Curry County Administration office, Curry County Courthouse, 700 North Main Street, Suite 10 Clovis, NM 88101, (575)763-6016. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the office mentioned above, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Curry County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities and technicalities.
The move-to well and irrigated acreage are located approximately at the intersection of Curry Roads 13 and K in Curry County, NM. Any person or other entity shall have standing to file an objection or protest if they object that granting of the application will: (1) Be detrimental to the objector’s water right; or (2) Be contrary to the conservation of water within the state or detrimental to the public welfare of the state, provided that the objector shows how they will be substantially and specifically affected by the granting of the application. A valid objection or protest shall set forth the grounds for asserting standing and shall be legible, signed and include the complete mailing address of the objector. An objection or protest must be filed with the state engineer not later than 10 calendar days after the date of the last publication of this notice. An objection or protest may be mailed to the Office of the State Engineer, 1900 West Second St., Roswell, NM 88201-2851, or faxed to 575-623-8559 provided the originals hand-delivered or postmarked within 24 hours after transmission of the fax. The State Engineer will take the application up for consideration in the most appropriate and timely manner practical.
LEGAL NOTICE America, the Property to pay expenses of sale, and to satisfy the Judgment granted BOKF, N.A. dba Bank of Oklahoma, N.A.
BOKF, N.A. dba Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. was awarded a STATE OF NEW MEXICO Judgment on May 31, 2012, in the COUNTY OF CURRY principal sum of $83,984.57, plus NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT outstanding interest due on the Note through May 1, 2012, in the COURT amount of $7,198.14, and accruing thereafter at the rate of 6.050% per BOKF, N.A. dba BANK OF annum ($13.92 per diem), plus late OKLAHOMA, N.A., charges in the amount of $404.79, plus escrow advances in the Plaintiff, amount of $2,698.70, plus fee and cost advances in the amount of $700.00, plus attorney's fees in the vs. amount of $950.00 and costs in the amount of $502.17, with interNo. D-905-CV-2011-00605 est on the above-listed amounts, attorney's fees and costs at the INEZ M. GUTIERREZ and rate of 6.050% per annum from NEW MEXICO date of the entry of the Judgment until paid. MORTGAGE
FINANCE AUTHORITY, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE ON FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above-entitled Court, having appointed me or my designee as Special Master in this matter with the power to sell, has ordered me to sell the real property (the "Property") situated in Curry County, New Mexico, commonly known as 209 Sandia Drive, Clovis, New Mexico 88101, and more particularly described as follows:
Defendant New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (“NMMFA”) was awarded a Judgment on May 31, 2012, in the principal amount of $14,500.00, plus attorney's fees and costs in the amount of $1,362.83 incurred by counsel for NMMFA, for a total judgment of $15,862.83, with interest thereon from the date of judgment until paid at the rate of 0.00% per annum. The sale is subject to rights and easements of record, to unpaid property taxes and assessments, and to the one (1) month right of redemption in favor of the Defendants as specified in the Judgment filed herein.
LOT EIGHT (8), BLOCK SIX (6) PRAIRIEVIEW ADDITION, CITY OF CLOVIS, CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, AS SHOWN BY THE OFFICIAL RECORD PLAT THEREOF. A.P.N.: 1-211-012-156-241-00
PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS AT THE SALE ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF TITLE AND THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY AND TO CONSULT THEIR OWN ATTORNEY BEFORE BIDDING.
The sale is to begin at 10 a.m. on July 17, 2012, outside the front entrance to the Curry County Courthouse, City of Clovis, County of Curry, State of New Mexico, at which time I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in lawful currency of the United States of
/s/ Faisal Sukhyani, Special Master c/o Leverick and Musselman, L.L.C. 5120 San Francisco Road NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 (505) 858-3303
feet off the ground and at speeds of over 500 mph. This week’s seminar, which drew nearly 50 rookies and veterans, for the first time offered special training to provide a feel for the gravitational pull pilots will experience when racing. Pilot Jimmy Leeward, 74, was traveling at 530 mph when his P51 Mustang experienced a significant event that caused the plane to pitch skyward while making a turn, then roll and slam into the ground nose first near box seats. Investigators said instruments from the aircraft showed the
plane exceeded 9 Gs, and that appears to have incapacitated the pilot as blood rushed from his brain. Houghton said the new course is expected to reduce the G-force on pilots in the fastest classes from roughly 3 to 2. It’s difficult for people to maintain awareness at 5 Gs. Average roller coasters expose riders to about 2 to 3 Gs, but only for brief moments. The changes are in line with safety recommendations made by the National Transportation Safety Board after last year’s crash.
Stage collapses before Radiohead concert By Charmaine Noronna THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TORONTO — A massive stage collapse hours before a Radiohead concert was to begin Saturday left one person dead and three others injured, officials said. Emergency Medical Services deputy commander David Viljakainen said a man who was trapped under the rubble was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said he was in his mid-30s. A 45-year-old man was hospitalized with a head
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“Every change we’ve made has taken safety to the next level, and this is one of those steps.” Pilot Steven Hinton, who races in the Unlimited class, praised the changes in a Facebook post Thursday. “Had a great time at (the seminar) and the new course felt good! 89 more days till the races,” he wrote. The competition at Reno Stead Airport is the only event of its kind in the world, with planes flying wing-tip-to-wing tip around an oval pylon track, sometimes just 50
LEGAL NOTICE Legal 6867 June 10, 2012 June 17, 2012 June 24, 2012 July 1, 2012 STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF CURRY NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT M-CORE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, a New Mexico Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, v. LUPE VELA, a widow, et al., Defendants. No. D-0905-CV-02011-00047 NOTICE OF SALE
injury and two others were treated at the scene for minor injuries at the Downsview Park venue, said Viljakainen. The venue said on its website that the sold-out concert was canceled. Fire Services Platoon Chief Tony Bellavance said officials were alerted to a person trapped under the rubble and crews assisted in extracting the victim. “It was a crushing injury that killed the man,” he said. Police spokesman Tony Vella said crew were setting up the stage when it collapsed.
LEGAL NOTICE described real estate situate in said county, to-wit: Lot 7 in Block 3 of the Sandzen Addition, Unit 4 to the City of Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico, as shown by the official recorded plat thereof
Legal 6859 June 10, 2012 June 12, 2012 June 13, 2012 June 14, 2012 June 15, 2012 June 17, 2012 June 19, 2012 June 20, 2012 June 21, 2012 June 22, 2012 SECTION 00020 INVITATION TO BID Notice is given hereby that sealed bids will be accepted at the Roosevelt County Courthouse at the County Manager's Office, Portales, New Mexico, for the: Roosevelt County Detention Center Security Upgrades Portales, New Mexico
around 4 p.m. the stage suddenly came down, crumpling and falling onto itself. “It was like a tornado hit the stage and in just moments the stage came down with metal everywhere,” she said. Rivest said security officials rushed to evacuate the area. She said there was possibly about 1,000 people there hours before Radiohead was to take the stage at 9:30 p.m. The doors for the show opened at 5 p.m. and other acts were scheduled to perform. Police said the park wasn’t full, but there was a considerable crowd of people already waiting for the show amid sunny and clear conditions. Viljakainen said the Ministry of Labor would investigate to determine the cause of the collapse. There have been a number of concert stage collapses in recent years.
a/k/a 120 Tanning Way WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed Special Master by the Court to make said sale. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power vested in me by law, decree and order of sale, I, the undersigned, will on the 9th day of July, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the front door of the Curry County Courthouse in Clovis, New Mexico aforesaid, offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all the above-described real estate, in the manner prescribed in said decree, subject to unpaid sewer and garbage assessments and unpaid ad valorem taxes, if any. That the amount due Plaintiff, M-Core Construction, LLC, at the date of sale, including principal, interest, special master’s fee and costs, except the cost of publication, which will be added, is $44,584.13.
WHEREAS, a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure of Mortgage was rendered in the District Court of Curry County, New Mexico on Jun 4, 2012 for the Plaintiff in Cause No. D-0905-CV-02011-00047 wherein M-Core Construction, DATED this 6th day of June, 2012. LLC, was Plaintiff and Lupe Vela, a widow, et al, were Defendants, /s/ Antoinette L. Linder foreclosing a Mechanic’s Lien of Special Master record in Curry County, New Mexico, upon the following
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“They were setting up when the top portion collapsed on top of them. Unfortunatly, four people were hurt. The remainder of the people, when they heard the stage coming down, ran from the area,” Vella said. Dusty Lalas, an employee with Toronto Radio Station “The Edge,” which was sponsoring the concert, said the structure suddenly caved in. “There was a loud crash and it sounded like sheet metal and lightning and we just saw the stage collapse,” Lalas said. Radiohead tweeted that “due to unforeseen circumstances tonight’s concert at downsview park tonight has been canceled. Fans are advised not to make their way to the venue.” Radiohead’s website had listed the concert as being sold out, with 40,000 tickets sold. Jaime Rivest, 33, said at
LEGAL NOTICE Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Bid will be opened and read aloud at that time and that place. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Interested parties are invited to attend. Proposed Contract Documents may be examined at: NCA Architects, P.A. 1306 Rio Grande Blvd., NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 (505) 255-6400 (505) 268-6954 (fax) Builder's News and Plan Room 3435 Princeton Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 884-1752 (505) 883-1627 (fax)
Construction Reporter 1609 Second Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 243-9793 According to Drawings and (505) 242-4758 (fax) Specifications prepared by NCA ARCHITECTS, PA, and described Dodge Reports in general as: 1615 University Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Base Bid: All work required for (505) 243-2817 door, frames, security electronics (505) 842-0231 (fax) and security hardware for all existing door openings labeled and Bona fide general contract bidders noted on demolition plan, security may secure copies of the proposed overall and partial floor plans and Contract Documents from details on sheet SE-803. Albuquerque Reprographics, Inc.: (505) 884-0862. Additive Alternate #1: All work required for intercom stations at 1. Copies of the Specifications and cells as indicated on security Construction Documents can be sheets. obtained upon payment of a $150/set deposit, made out to Additive Alternate #2: All work Eddy County, completely refundrequired for IP intercom stations able if returned to NCA Architects, and CB call buttons as indicated postpaid, in satisfactory condition, on security sheets. within (10) calendar days after bid opening. A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 2. No partial sets will be issued. 1:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt County Detention Center, 1700 North Bid security in the amount of 5% of Boston Avenue, Portales, New the base bid will be required to Mexico 88130. This conference is accompany bids. non-mandatory but all prospective bidders are encouraged to attend The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive Sealed bids will be received at the irregularity in the bids and in the Roosevelt County Courthouse bidding. Building, County Manager's Office, Portales, New Mexico until:
LEGAL NOTICE Legal 6877 June 17, 2012 June 20, 2012 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Florine Coburn has requested a variance to allow a Mobile Home not to face the street be placed in the existing Mobile Home zone at the following
LEGAL NOTICE Legal 6872 June 13, 2012 June 14, 2012 June 15, 2012 June 17, 2012 June 19, 2012 June 20, 2012 June 21, 2012 NOTICE OF Petition (Proposal) for a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Class 3 Permit Modification at Cannon Air Force Base (AFB), in Curry County, New Mexico (NM). Cannon AFB submitted a Corrective Action Complete Proposal for nine (9) units to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) that requests a change in corrective action status. The Permit Modification requests a change in status from Corrective Action Required to Corrective Action Complete without Controls for two (2) Areas of Concern (AOCs), including AOC B and AOC C.
LEGAL NOTICE property: 614 and 618 Rose in Texico, New Mexico also described as Lots: 7 and 8 Block: 9 Marshall Addition. The variance application will be placed on the Agenda for the Texico City Council on June 26, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., and said meeting will be held at the Texico City Hall, Texico, New Mexico, located at 219 N. Griffin.
LEGAL NOTICE and 124. A 60-day comment period will begin on June 12, 2012 and end on August 11, 2012. Any interested person may submit comments to John Kieling, Acting Bureau Chief/Program Manager RCRA Permits Management Program, Hazardous Waste Bureau, New Mexico Environment Department, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Bldg 1, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone (505) 476-6000 Fax (505) 476-6030. A Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2012 at 6:30 PM at the Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main Street, Clovis, NM 88101. Phone (575) 769-7840. The proposal may be viewed at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main Street, Clovis, NM 88101. Phone (575) 769-7840. Interested persons may obtain additional information from the following contact persons: Cannon AFB: 27th Special Operations Wing, Public Affairs Office, (575) 784-4131. NMED: John Kieling, (505) 476-6000.
The Permit Modification requests a The Permittee’s compliance history during the life of the Permit change in status from Corrective being modified is available from Action Required to Corrective the NMED Contact Person. Action Complete without Controls Contact information is above. for seven (7) SWMUs, including SWMUs 79, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90,
LEGAL NOTICE Legal 6871 June 13, 2012 June 14, 2012 June 15, 2012 June 17, 2012 June 19, 2012 June 20, 2012 June 21, 2012 NOTICE OF Petition (Proposal) for a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Class 3 Permit Modification at Cannon Air Force Base (AFB), in Curry County, New Mexico (NM). Cannon AFB submitted a Corrective Action Complete Proposal for 14 Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) that requests a change in corrective action status. The Permit Modification requests a change in status from Corrective Action Required to Corrective Action Complete with Controls for six (6) SWMUs, including SWMUs 2, 4, 6, 82, 96, and 102.
LEGAL NOTICE 106, and 125. A 60-day comment period will begin on June 12, 2012 and end on August 11, 2012. Any interested person may submit comments to John Kieling, Acting Bureau Chief/Program Manager RCRA Permits Management Program, Hazardous Waste Bureau, New Mexico Environment Department, 2905 Rodeo Park Drive East, Bldg 1, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone (505) 476-6000 Fax (505) 476-6030. A Public Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2012 at 6:30 PM at the Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main Street, Clovis, NM 88101. Phone (575) 769-7840. The proposal may be viewed at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main Street, Clovis, NM 88101. Phone (575) 769-7840. Interested persons may obtain additional information from the following contact persons: Cannon AFB: 27th Special Operations Wing, Public Affairs Office, (575) 784-4131. NMED: John Kieling, (505) 476-6000.
The Permit Modification requests a The Permittee’s compliance history during the life of the Permit change in status from Corrective being modified is available from Action Required to Corrective the NMED Contact Person. Action Complete without Controls Contact information is above. for eight (8) SWMUs, including SWMUs 10, 50, 72, 75, 81, 98,
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Nonprofits scramble to save California parks By Matt Weiser MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dozens of California state parks struck down by the budget ax are slated to close their doors in three weeks. Yet that process remains so unsettled that even state officials can’t say with certainty how many parks will actually close. One year ago, the state Department of Parks and Recreation released a list of 70 parks that would be closed to achieve a $22 million savings in operational costs. The closures — unprecedented in the 150-year history of California state parks — are set to occur no later than July 1. The uncertainty is a silver lining for park lovers. It means far fewer than the original 70 parks will close, because many local groups have raised money and rallied volunteers to rescue a state park in their community. “If there’s anything positive out of all this, it’s that it’s connecting local communities back with their parks, making people pay attention to them, and realizing they don’t just take care of themselves,” said John Woodbury, general manager of the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District. Woodbury’s organization, in partnership with the nonprofit Napa Valley State Parks Association, signed an agreement with the state to operate two parks: Bothe-Napa Valley State Park and Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park. The groups have an ambitious plan to turn the neighboring parks into a break-even operation after decades as a money loser for the state. Among other changes, they plan to return the campground to year-round operation, install 13 yurts as pricier overnight accommodations, and turn historic buildings into rentals. Dozens of partnerships across the state are still in the works at this late date, partly because the state has never before handed over an entire park to a nonprofit group. It took months to resolve the legal issues and prepare contracts. And every such agreement is different, so a uniform approach was impossible. Roy Stearns, a state parks department spokesman, said last week his agency’s best estimate is that 22 parks have operating agreements signed with new partners that will keep them open. Such agreements are pending at 14 other parks. So the worst case at the moment is that 48 parks would close, not 70. The number may drop to 34 — and possibly lower. The state also is mulling concession contracts with private companies to operate other parks on the closure list. These numbers are even less certain because the most recent closing date for bids was just last week. “We do not have a listing of what parks will close, as we are still in the process of seeking partners,” Stearns said via email. “We shall not be putting a park on the closed list if there appears to be a deal in the works that is possible soon.” Brannan Island State Recreation Area is one Sacramento County park on the closure list that will end up in the hands of a private concessionaire. Four companies submitted bids to operate the park. The state chose American Land and Leisure of Utah. Brannan Island is the only state park and public campground in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. It is vital to the region’s economy, said Bill Wells, executive
director of the California Delta Chambers and Visitors Bureau. “I think it’s a disgrace the state is closing parks,” Wells said. “But if (Brannan Island) has to go to a private operator to keep it open, I say OK. Whatever it takes.” For now, the Leland Stanford Mansion and Governor’s Mansion state historic parks in Sacramento remain on the closure list. “We’ll just be absolutely crushed if it closes,” said Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters, chair of the Leland Stanford Mansion Foundation. “It is part of the historical fabric of the city of Sacramento. You punch a hole in that and it’s like a punch to your gut.” However, a large private donation may be announced this week to keep the Governor’s Mansion open. And a plan is in the works to keep the Stanford Mansion open by appointment using state park docents who give tours at the Capitol. Most of the state’s 278 parks have partner nonprofit associations that were limited to organizing volunteers who wanted to hold tours, classes and fundraisers. Stepping up to actually operate a park is an enormous challenge for these small groups. Most have never issued a paycheck or purchased insurance, for example. “Right now, it’s like all I’m doing is working on this,” said Bob Berman, vice president of the Benicia State Parks Association, which aims to take over operations at Benicia Capitol State Historic Park on July 1. Berman has lived and worked in Benicia as an environmental planning consultant for 37 years. He is now among hundreds of Californians working in the shadows to keep parks functioning. The association — Berman’s wife, Carol, is the president — had a proposal accepted by the parks department to operate the 1853 state capitol building and an adjacent historic house. It is negotiating contract language with the state. The group will provide $50,000 toward a total annual operating cost of about $100,000, Berman said. The remainder will come from visitor fees and $25,000 worth of grounds maintenance donated by the city of Benicia. The publicity and concern about park closures has been a benefit to their efforts, Berman said. After operating for decades with just a few dozen members who were passionate about tours, the group recently recruited more than 300 dues-paying members in the community who want to help keep the park open. The association plans to hire a park manager and visitor services aide to continue opening the park building on weekends. It hopes to add Friday hours to boost revenue. One challenge for Berman’s group and others is purchasing insurance, required in any operating agreement. The state, like many government agencies, has self-insured its parks. But this is not available to nonprofit partners, who face the daunting task of finding private insurance for virtually priceless parks. “The insurance companies have to figure out what the replacement cost would be. It’s a whole new experience,” Berman said. So far, it seems insurance requirements vary depending on the situation. Some groups are told to carry general liability insurance and coverage for cultural objects. Others are required to add fire insurance as well.
MCT photo: Randall Benton
Visitors enjoy Kneebone Beach at the South Yuba River State Park in Bridgeport, Calif. As a July 1 deadline looms to Transitions have gone easier where the state parks department remains in charge of operations. One example is South Yuba River State Park, where residents and park lovers mounted a campaign to persuade the state and Nevada County to require payment for dayuse parking. Visitors so far support the new $5 parking fee, said supervising ranger Don Schmidt, which is collected at a new kiosk staffed by part-time park employees, or at a selfpayment “iron ranger” apparatus when the kiosk is closed. The anticipated parking revenue kept the park from closing. But the money won’t be enough to fill ranger and maintenance staff vacancies, or chip away at a long repair list. The park covers more than 5,000 acres strung out in nine disconnected parcels along the river. The park has two rangers on board, not the normal five. Staffing is merely adequate, Schmidt said, to prevent overflowing garbage cans, dirty bathrooms and other nuisances. “When there just isn’t somebody to do that job anymore, that’s when people are going to see it,” Schmidt said. “I would say, in this group of parks, we are right on that cusp. If we have any more retirements or transfers or anything like that, that’s going to put us over.” Schmidt also oversees Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, which will avoid closure this summer thanks to a $25,000 donation from the Malakoff Diggins Park Association. The money will keep the park open on weekends only through Labor Day. It is not enough to open the campground. The association operates a store at the park. Closure of the campground will cut into revenue from selling firewood, ice and food that the association would otherwise use to support the
park next year. So closure remains a possibility in 2013, said Wes Nelson, the group’s president. “Some of the expenses to operate the campground were more than we could handle,” Nelson said. “We’re hoping some magic rabbit will get pulled out of the hat before next year.” Several bills in the Legislature may provide a reprieve. Among other things, they would tap surplus highway funds and vehicle licensing revenue for parks. One bill would create a specialty license plate to generate revenue. Another would grant nonprofits immunity from liability in parks, lifting some financial burden. A long-term solution remains urgent, said Traci Verardo-Torres, vice president of government affairs at the California State Parks Foundation, because even a small number of parks left untended will be at risk. This was illustrated in February when vandalism and theft totaling at least
close dozens of state parks, local groups are scrambling to assemble money and partnerships to keep them operating. $100,000 was found at historic Mitchell Caverns at Providence Mountains State Recreation Area in the Mojave Desert. The remote park had been closed and important artifacts removed. But two people, now facing felony charges in San Bernardino County, allegedly cut a
lock on a gate, vandalized park buildings and stole equipment. “It is fantastic that groups at this eleventh hour are stepping up to help,” Verardo-Torres said. “But all Californians need to understand: This is literally a strategy to buy some time.”
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Greek, Spanish savings flee eurozone crisis THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ATHENS, Greece — In Europe’s most economically stricken countries, people are taking their money out of banks as a way to protect their savings from the growing financial storm. People are worried that their savings could be devalued if their country stops using the euro, or that banks are on the verge of collapse and that governments cannot make good on deposit insurance. So in Greece, Spain and beyond they are withdrawing euros by the billions — behavior that is magnifying their countries’ financial stresses. The money is being hoarded at home or deposited in banks in more stable economies. It’s a steady bank “jog” at the moment, not a full-bore run. But it threatens to undermine the finances of those countries’ already-stressed lenders. And if it does turn into a full bank run after Greece’s crucial election on Sunday, it could hasten financial disaster in Europe and
help spread turmoil around the world. Since the Greek debt crisis broke in late 2009, deposits have fallen by 30 percent. Savers have slowly pulled some (euro) 72 billion ($90.24 billion) from local lenders, with total household and corporate deposits standing at (euro) 165.9 billion ($207.94 billion) in April, according to the latest data from the Bank of Greece. Spanish deposits have fallen about six percent over the past year. They dipped suddenly in April by about (euro) 3.1 billion, or 1.8 percent, to (euro) 1.624 trillion as problems with the country’s troubled banks started to grow to alarming proportions. This is despite the fact that deposits are guaranteed by the government up to (euro) 100,000 across the eurozone. Spain’s financial turmoil quickly worsened in late May, when Bankia, the country’s secondlargest lender, announced it needed capital of (euro) 19 billion to stay
afloat. Bankia denied reports of a rush by its customers to withdraw, but the bailout scared Spaniards who assumed their money was safe. Bankia client Rosa Monsivais panicked and decided she had to move her savings from Bankia to a bank she thought would be safer. She chose a foreign bank with Spanish operations, the Dutch owned ING bank. It took longer than she thought, leading to anxious days until she knew her money was in her new account. “It scared me a little. I took all my money out and put it in ING,” said Monsivais, a 41-year-old graphic artist who would not say how much money she moved. “But it took a full week to do this kind of transaction. I was reading the newspaper each day and it worried me.” The money across Europe is headed different places. Some has simply been withdrawn and spent out of urgent need as people lose their jobs due to recessions.
Some is winding up in bank accounts or invested in countries that are more stable such as Germany. The rest is being invested in property or bonds being issued by other countries that use the euro. The flight of money from other countries was seen as one factor pushing up central London house prices, according to Knight Frank, a real estate agency dealing in highend property. “While it looks very much that the surge in Greek buyers has fallen off sharply since the beginning of the year — those who had the funds to buy have done so — we are now seeing a noticeable uptick in interest from France, Italy, Spain and even German-based purchasers looking at the prime London market,” the company said in its Prime Central London Index report. Meanwhile, some money appears to be simply hoarded at home, despite the risk of theft. Last month, police in Athens arrested a gang that specialized in breaking into basement storage spaces under apart-
ment blocks, netting a rich haul in stashed cash and valuables. “What the average Greek has in mind is to secure the euros they currently hold,” said Theodore Krintas, managing director at Attica Wealth Management. “That has been going on for a long time, and will continue as long as the uncertainty increases concerning Greece’s position in the near future in the eurozone and the European Union.” Sunday’s vote could determine whether Greece stays in the euro or leaves in chaos. Since 2010, Greece has been dependent on two bailouts totaling (euro) 240 billion in loans to pay its bills. In return, the government had to promise to make deep spending cuts to lower its deficit. That has helped put the country in a deep recession. Leading political figures have called for renegotiating or rejecting the bailout deal, which could lead to a payment cutoff from mistrustful eurozone governments and the IMF.
Succession decisions come at crucial time By Abdullah Al-Shihri THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The death of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz on Saturday means that — for the second time in less than a year — the key Western ally must pick an heir to the 88-year-old King Abdullah, who has already outlived two designated successors. Nayef, who was named the king-in-waiting in November, had been out of the country since late May, when he went on a trip described as a “personal vacation” that would include medical tests. He travelled abroad frequently in recent years for tests, but authorities have never given details on any ailments. WHO WAS THE CROWN PRINCE? Prince Nayef was the interior minister who spearheaded Saudi Arabia’s fierce crackdown that crushed al-Qaida’s branch in the country after the 9/11 attacks. He was in his late 70s. He had a reputation for being a hard-liner and was seen as close to the powerful Wahhabi religious establishment that gives legitimacy to the royal family. His elevation to crown prince after the death of his brother, Prince Sultan, had raised worries among liberals that he could roll back the modest reforms of King
Abdullah if he reached the throne. Nayef had expressed some reservations about some of the reforms by Abdullah, who made incremental steps to bring more democracy to the country through municipal elections and increase women’s rights. Nayef said he saw no need for elections in the kingdom or for women to sit on the Shura Council, an unelected advisory body to the king that is the closest thing to a parliament. In 2009, Nayef promptly shut down a film festival in the Red Sea port city of Jiddah, apparently because of conservatives’ worry about the possibility of gender mixing in theaters and a general distaste toward film as immoral. The anti-militant campaign also boosted Nayef’s ties to the religious establishment, which he saw as a major tool in keeping stability and preventing the spread of violent al-Qaida-style “jihadi” theology. The Wahhabi ideology that is the official law in Saudi Arabia is deeply conservative — including strict segregation of the sexes, capital punishments like beheadings and enforced prayer times — but it also advocates against alQaida’s calls for holy war against leaders seen as infidels. His top concern was security in the kingdom and maintaining a fierce bulwark against Shiite powerhouse Iran,
according to U.S. Embassy assessments of Nayef. “A firm authoritarian at heart,” was the description of Nayef in a 2009 embassy report on him, leaked by the whistleblower site WikiLeaks. “He harbors anti-Shia biases and his worldview is colored by deep suspicion of Iran,” it said. “Nayef promotes a vision for Saudi society under the slogan of ‘intellectual security,’which he advocates as needed to ‘purge aberrant ideas”’ and combat extremism, it added, noting that his was in contrast to Abdullah’s strategy emphasizing “dialogue, tolerance of differences, and knowledge-based education that is objectionable to many conservatives.” WHO IS THE LIKELY SUCCESSOR AS CROWN PRINCE? Nayef’s brother, the 76-year-old Prince Salman, is widely expected to be selected as crown prince by Saudi Arabia’s Allegiance Council, an assembly of sons and grandsons of the country’s first monarch, the late King AbdulAziz. Salman is the current defense minister and, like Nayef, a son of the country’s founding monarch. For more than four decades, Salman was governor of Riyadh, the country’s capital.
Police: Suspect arrested at border THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
EDMONTON, Alberta — The man wanted in a deadly armored car heist at a university in western Canada that left three armed guards dead has been arrested by U.S. border officials in Washington state, police said Saturday. Edmonton police Supt. Bob Hassel said in a news release that Travis Baumgartner was stopped near a border crossing in Lynden, Washington, southwest of Abbotsford, British Columbia. Officials said Baumgartner was in his pickup truck and was alone. Police said a sum of money was found in the truck when Baumgartner was arrested. Police had earlier called it a “significant” sum. Baumgartner, 21, had been on the run since Friday when four armed guards were gunned down, three of them fatally. He faces three counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. Baumgartner was the fifth member of a G4S Cash Solutions crew that was reloading bank machines at a University of Alberta mall and residence where the shooting happened, police said. The armored truck was found abandoned but running not far from the security company’s offices. Dead at the scene were Michelle Shegelski , 26; Eddie Rejano, 39; and Brian Ilesic, 35. “We’re grateful to the border officials at Lynden, Washington, for their excellent work in arresting a man we believe was armed and extremely dangerous,” Hassel said in a statement. Canadian police officials were on their way to the U.S. to bring Baumgartner back to Edmonton. Police had launched an international manhunt to find Baumgartner.
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Supercomputer to boost atmospheric science By Scott Gold LOS ANGELES TIMES
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Here in the shortgrass prairie, where being stuck in the ways of the Old West is a point of civic pride, scientists are building a machine that will, in effect, look into the future. This month, on a barren Wyoming landscape dotted with gopher holes and hay bales, the federal government is assembling a supercomputer 10 years in the making, one of the fastest computers ever built and the largest ever devoted to the study of atmospheric science. The National Center for Atmospheric Research’s supercomputer has been dubbed Yellowstone, after the nearby national park, but it could have been named Nerdvana. The machine will have 100 racks of servers and 72,000 core processors, so many parts that they must be delivered in the back of a 747. Yellowstone will be capable of performing 1.5 quadrillion calculations — a quadrillion is a 1 followed by 15 zeros — every second. That’s nearly a quarter of a million calculations, each second, for every person on Earth. In a little more than an hour, Yellowstone can do as many calculations as there are grains of sand on every beach in the world. The study of climate and weather patterns has always been hamstrung by volatility — by elements of chaos in the seas and the air. That challenge is most famously summed up by the “butterfly effect,” the idea that the flapping of a butterfly’s wings on the coast of Africa can determine whether a hurricane will strike New Orleans. The sheer speed of Yellowstone is designed to burst through the limits of chaos theory — the difference, allegorically, between predicting the odds of blackjack after playing five hands versus playing a million. The machine is expected to give scientists a clearer image of the state of the planet, and its future, revolutionizing the study of climate change, extreme weather events, wildfires, air pollution and more. “These are chaotic systems, but it’s just math,” said Richard Loft, director of technology development at NCAR’s Computational and Information Systems Laboratory. “We play statistics in the climate game. We feed in the basic laws of science, and out comes something that looks like the Earth’s climate. It’s an instrument. This is a mathe-
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Aaron Andersen, deputy director of operations at the National Center for Atmospheric Research's Wyoming
Supercomputer Center, inspects the racks where servers and processors will be installed this summer.
matical telescope.” NCAR is in the business of research, not forecasting, but the tools and advances produced from its research could have a profound effect on forecasting. Armed with a high-fidelity portrait of Earth systems, scientists around the United States can begin to pinpoint the regional impact of changes in the weather and atmosphere. Rather than warning of a tornado risk in the central U.S. between noon and 9 p.m., scientists might one day warn of a tornado risk in Woodson County, Kan., between 1 and 3 p.m. Rather than warning of a hurricane striking the coast of Texas, they hope to be able to warn of a hurricane striking the town of Freeport, with a top wind speed of 90 mph and a tidal surge of 41/2 feet. That regional accuracy is particularly critical in the study of climate change. “The disaster of climate change happens on a regional scale,” Loft said. “Everything is connected.” For example, once scientists use Yellowstone to help predict the melting of ice at the North Pole, which means significant change in nearby waters, they can better predict the patterns of storms that form in the Gulf of Alaska. Then Yellowstone can help predict how those storms will deposit snow atop the Sierra Nevada, down to
humidity, wind motion, rainfall. Information gleaned from the world’s data-collection systems — buoys in the ocean, wind monitors fastened to the top of telephone poles — will be added to the archive. The Wyoming compound is one of the most energyefficient sites of its kind. Heat generated by the computer will be recycled to warm workers’ offices, and pipes carrying the coolant water will have few 90degree angles; pumping water through pipes that bend at gentle angles requires less energy. The bulk of the machine will arrive at the 24-acre compound this month. Once the racks are lashed together, scientists will spend weeks “basically trying to break the system,” said Anke Kamrath, director of operations and services at NCAR’s systems lab. If they can’t, they’ll open it to researchers from across the nation, probably in August. Scientists will make proposals to book an “allocation” on the computer, similar to using minutes on a cellphone plan. Most will access the computer remotely. Many are champing at the bit. Some hope to predict migration patterns of animals, others the success
precise changes in elevation on individual faces of mountains. That snow will melt, and the water will run downhill — which means Yellowstone can help predict how much water California will have to drink, even the most efficient locations to build the state’s reservoirs. “It’s taking the macro information and applying it to the things that matter,” said Richard Neale, an NCAR project scientist. The computer will be housed in a futuristic, $70 million compound west of Cheyenne. The National Science Foundation, which funds NCAR, is paying $50 million of the tab. The state of Wyoming will pay for the rest. In exchange, the state will occupy a dedicated chunk of the computer’s power and memory. University of Wyoming scientists hope to use Yellowstone to advance “carbon sequestration,” a promising method of storing harmful gases underground to combat climate change and open new avenues in industry. Yellowstone will replace NCAR’s Bluefire system, a supercomputer in its own right, though this one will have roughly 30 times the throughput of the old system. Yellowstone will hold 600 sets of atmospheric data in its vast memory bank — temperatures,
and failure of certain farm crops, others specific hillsides that would be the most efficient spots for wind turbines. NCAR scientist Michael Wiltberger studies solar flares, superheated gas that emanates from the sun, with the potential to be enormously disruptive on Earth. “Right now, we don’t know why a particular configuration of the magnetic field of the sun is going to erupt,” Wiltberger said. “We need to know — and now we can run millions times more models to provide meaningful predictions.” Armed with better predictions of what will happen when solar flares reach Earth — and where, pre-
cisely, they will occur — scientists could warn energy companies to protect against power surges. Global positioning systems could be disrupted, so farmers that use GPS to map crops could be warned to suspend planting operations. NCAR senior scientist Morris Weisman specializes in a tricky corner of science: severe, highimpact weather events, which are by definition so rare that they are difficult to predict. “Scientifically non-satisfying” is how Weisman puts it — but with such a leap in computer modeling, he said, scientists could theoretically predict an extreme weather event “within an hour, within a few kilometers.” “We can conceive of that now,” he said. “It’s really exciting.” Loft marveled that such a dizzying array of experiments will be done using time-tested and sometimes rudimentary math — 19th century laws of thermal dynamics, rules of mechanics devised by Isaac Newton after an apple supposedly bonked him on the head and got him thinking about gravity. Yellowstone will use the same, just a whole lot of it at once. “Newton was thinking about apples, and the moon. He never would have imagined that the same principles would have dictated the behavior of hurricanes,” Loft said. “This science stuff works.” The scientists behind Yellowstone shrug at a bitter reality: cutting edge doesn’t last long in their world. The Wyoming facility was built with enough space to accommodate the next generation of computer, which is already being contemplated, before this one is put together. “We won’t be cool for long,” Loft said. “This business is ephemeral. There’s not much room for nostalgia.”
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Romney says he’ll do ‘opposite’ on Israel By Kasie Hunt THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — Standing in front of his campaign tour bus, Mitt Romney on Saturday told religious conservatives he would do “the opposite” of what
President Barack Obama has done on Israel. Romney spent most of the day appealing to voters in Pennsylvania, a battleground state he said he would win in the fall, although Democrats succeeded in pushing his bus tour through the state off of
its original itinerary. “I am going to win Pennsylvania,” Romney told a cheering crowd in Cornwall, a small town in the center of the state, as his campaign bus rolled through on the second day of a fiveday, six-state tour.
Romney took some time out of his tour to address religious conservatives at the Faith and Freedom Coalition in Washington via video uplink, telling the crowd he believes the president is more concerned about Israel attacking Iran than he is
about Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon. His hawkish speech was the first time he’s discussed policy toward Israel at length since becoming the likely Republican presidential nominee. “I think, by and large, you can just look at the things
the president has done and do the opposite,” Romney said when asked about Israel. He spoke to the gathering of religious conservatives from Weatherly, Pa., via video uplink with his campaign bus in the background.
Ron Paul backers seek influence By Thomas Beaumont THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ron Paul has given up on becoming president, but loyal supporters are promising to promote the libertarian-leaning Texas congressman’s principles at the Republican national convention this summer, a potential complication for Mitt Romney’s goal of a peaceful coronation. Paul backers have taken over state Republican conventions Nevada and Maine, and had a strong showing this weekend in Iowa, aiming to increase their voice and clout at the nominating convention in Tampa, Fla. “We want to send Ron Paul-inspired folks to that convention to show we’re not going away,” says Iowa Republican David Fischer, a top Paul backer in the state. Supporters say they hope to promote Paul’s conservative principles, which have attracted a strong following of young voters and tea party activists, by flooding ballots for the convention and urging changes to the party platform. Since Paul’s unsuccessful 2008 candidacy for the GOP nomination, his top organizers have set about working within the party’s structure to gain influence. The hope is to bend it toward principles he espouses, chiefly smaller government, sound monetary policy and a limited international military presence. Paul stopped campaigning last month after netting only 137 of the 1,144 delegates needed to clinch the nomination. His son, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a national tea party figure, has endorsed Romney. Paul’s impossible odds didn’t discourage activists from seizing 32 of the 40 national delegates last month at Minnesota’s GOP convention. In Maine, 21-year-old Ron Paul supporter Ashley Ryan was elected the state’s new Republican national committeewoman, a testament to what supporters see as new blood the Paul campaign has attracted to the GOP. That’s in addition to taking top roles in state party organizations, in states such as Iowa, and inspiring statehouse candidates around the country. For instance, A.J. Spiker, who ran Paul’s campaign for Iowa’s leadoff nominating caucuses, was elected state GOP chairman in February. Louisiana GOP officials and Paul supporters tangled during a raucous June 2 convention that devolved into two separate conventions and separate delegate slates. Two Paul backers were arrested after they refused to leave. Paul’s idled candidacy didn’t slow the hunt for delegate slots on the ballot at Saturday’s Iowa GOP convention in Des Moines. The majority of delegates to the national convention elected by Iowa Republicans will be Paul backers. Paul’s following argues that the campaign has always been about more than electing a president. “It’s never been about a man. It’s about liberty, and turning the tide,” said Marianne Stebbins, Paul’s Minnesota state director. She was elected a national delegate on May 18. Although Romney seldom attacked Paul during the primary campaign, Paul supporters remain cool to him. Many consider Romney part of the GOP establishment’s complicity in the soaring federal debt, another top concern for Paul.
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BENNA SAYYED: CMI staff photo worked in property management off and on for 18 years.
w Clovis resident Jennifier Dallas-Dudley plays softball, volleyball to stay active Jennefier Dallas-Dudley grew up in the Clovis and Portales area but attended junior high and high school in Wichita Falls, Texas. She has also lived in Canyon, Texas. Dallas-Dudley has worked in property management off and on for 18 years. Two years ago she returned to Clovis after living in the Dallas FortWorth Metroplex for about three years. She worked as a supervisor at a mortgage company from 2007 to 2010 in Keller, Texas.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GET INTO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT? My parents started buying little houses here and there roughly 20 to 25 years ago. When my son Kevin was born in 1993 they bought a big group (of houses) in Clovis. I went to school and managed the properties when my son was six months old. I’ve been doing it off and on for 18 years. My son is now 18. HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE YOUR CAREER IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TO YOUR CAREER AS A MORTGAGE BROKER? I’m good at property management and I believe I’m a good landlord. The environment is more relaxed than my job in Fort Worth. I loved my job in Fort Worth. It was very challenging and I work well under stress but I worked all the time. My old job was so extreme, push push push. I supervised eight employees in the states and 15 in India. I wrote all the training, policies and procedures. There’s no extreme with this job. My position in property management is not deadline-based. I really like it. WHAT IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR CAREER IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT? The highlight is dealing with people on a day-to-day basis. People come into the office and I’m able to get out in the community and show them properties.
BENNA SAYYED: CMI staff photo Jennefier Dallas-Dudley waits to run to second base during a softball game she played with her team Funsized. She also coaches and plays softball and volleyball. DO YOU HAVE ANY PERSONAL HEROES? I was raised to be so headstrong, to do everything on my own so that’s a very hard question for me. I just make my own direction and I try to give my best at everything I do. If I had to look up to somebody it would be my parents because they’ve been successful in all these rentals for 20 to 25 years. I hope I would be able to set the same example of hard work and success for my children.
BIO w Name: Jennefier Dallas-Dudley w Age: 38 w Hometown: Clovis and Portales area w Occupation: Property manager at Dallas Rentals w Married: To Cory for seven years w Children: Kevin, Cayla, Tayler
WHAT DO YOU DO TO STAY IN SHAPE AND STAY ACTIVE? I’m very much into sports. I love to play. During volleyball season I coach and play on my own volleyball team, Spiked Punch. During softball season I play for the team Funsized and I coach Dugout Dolls. I also play on the co-ed team Team Hope on Monday nights. This is a church league. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT COACHING THE MOST? I press softball like crazy. In the summer there’s not a lot of stuff for the kids to do. If we can push the softball, get more and more teams every season, kids can have something positive to do. It’s good for kids to get out there and want to do sports. They’re not just sitting around the house. They’re exercising and they’re learning. I have several players who are brand new to softball and I’m helping them with fundamentals. I’m helping them develop a love for the sport and develop the skills to move on to better teams. I want everybody to get better and have fun. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE OF BEING A MOTHER OF THREE CHILDREN IN 2012. I promote family values. I think it’s very important for families to spend time together. Yeah you’re tired from working all day but you’re responsible for your children’s future. You need to help them with their homework, know where your children are and make sure they’re not getting into trouble. I believe my children are a reflection of me just like I’m a reflection of my parents. They worked hard to raise me strong and I’m trying to work hard to raise my kids strong. — Compiled by CMI staff writer Benna Sayyed.
any people water as dad walked the line hand-overwhose hand, then finally spyfather has ing the leviathan in passed on can tell wonderful stories of all the light from the lantern I was charged the places their dad with holding took the family overhead so on vacation. I CMI dad could see. would say our columnist Or, the time family only deer hunting took one tradiwhen we had tional vacation scored doe perwhile I was mits in the pubgrowing up. lic drawing. Dad That’s not to told us jokingly say my father KARL TERRY beforehand that never took us he was going anywhere. It’s out to shoot a sorejust that wherever that footed, blind old doe. Terry-style vacation Middle of the morning took us, it had to meet I came upon him some pretty strict dressing a threerequirements for dad. legged doe. I guess Number one, it couldn’t interfere with that old girl wasn’t running too fast. any irrigating, harvest Some of my best or major job prospect. memories of fishing Since much of that involve taking fathers time he was either out fishing later in farming or custom their lives. I think I got harvesting that was to see a glimpse of more than underwhat fathers get to feel standable. when their kids are Number two, it young and first experishould involve a fishencing fishing. ing pole or a hunting I had a great day on rifle. the water with my Number three, it wife’s father that I’ll couldn’t involve staynever forget, even ing in a hotel or motel though I got in trouble or anything to do with for keeping him out so what he called a long. I had a whole “tourist trap” (a town week on the water or area that made its with a good friend’s living off sightseers). father. It turned out to Campers, well off the be his last long trip to beaten track were his the trout stream he style. loved. And I had a While those were couple days with my the rules for going dad that still make me places when I was growing up, after I was smile. One of those days I grown I saw the tables was fishing with dad turn. on a mountain lake Those trips in that and a fish, big enough little plywood pickup to pull his rod (actualcamper growing up ly my rod) into the left some pretty strong lake bit. He waded memories. I still don’t into that icy water know how a family of after it, got hold of the five slept inside that pole in knee deep tiny little box, but we water and started reeldid. ing. He was giggling Dad was the breaklike a kid as he fast chef over an old dragged himself and propane camp stove. With a cigarette in one the fish to the bank. hand and a cup of cof- Soon his teeth were chattering but we fee on the tailgate of were all happy. the pickup he would Fancy vacations in stir together diced fancy hotels might potatoes, eggs and make you a hero with either sausage or mom but dads can’t bacon. do anything better Eating that scramthan to take their kids ble around a campfire fishing as far as I’m I never could figure concerned. Sons out why eggs and shouldn’t pass up the bacon never tasted chance to turn things like that at home. I remember running around when their dads are older. Soon trotlines at midnight with my dad and mar- enough we’re left veling at how he could without that opportutake us out to the lines nity. in the dark with just a Karl Terry writes for lantern. Clovis Media Inc. Oh, the excitement Contact him at: karlof hearing a big catfish terry@yucca.net or two thrashing the
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he memories formed with one’s father, often shape the memories which one provides as a father (or grandfather, as the case may be). I have done things, and continue to do things, as a grandad, because they were done for me. For example, participating in activities that are not exactly my cup of tea. Such as playing Barbies, a skill in which I was totally deficient until a few years ago. Or, in the case of my grandson, learning my way around video games. I had never before played with Matchbox, Johnny Lightning and Hot Wheels cars in the way that my granddaughter and I do. Mikayla loves to play with toy cars. The difference is, in her world, the cars fall in love with each other and get married. In fact, she loves to play with toy cars so much that, Tuesday night when we all took shelter in the bathroom due to a tornado warning, it was five toy cars that she grabbed to take with her. If the house blew off and left us in disaster, she was going to make sure she had her toy cars. Even Cleopatra, the doll who outranks all dolls, was not taken
into the bathroom. Just five toy cars. I have learned to braid hair, and occasionally to allow myself to submit to being the crash test CMI dummy for nail columnist polish and toe polish. Occasionally. In regards to my own dad, the thing I remember most fondly was the camping trip. It was CLYDE simply that this DAVIS made an impression because my father hates camping. He loves the outdoors, so long as he has a bed to sleep in and an indoor shower/bath. So of all the memorable events, the camping trip touches me most deeply. Going to my football games and wrestling matches was never a sacrifice for my dad. He loves those sports. Anything he did to support me in any sporting event, was not really out of line. But the camping trip ... The stage was set, for him, by his own dad, who did make a sacrifice in attending my dad’s football games and wrestling matches. I tend to think that, in the time when my grandad grew up, not many kids played sports,
or had the leisure time to. At any rate, he attended my dad’s sports as Dad was growing up, watching events he little understood so as to be a dad in all senses of the word. Thus he passed the torch to my dad, who passed it to me. I never had kids, but I have grandkids, who benefit from that model, I hope. There is, truly, no substitute for the gift of time. Recently, Mikayla asked me to quit singing the Teddy Bear songs to her before she goes to bed. She reminded me that she will soon be a third grader. Before you get all teary eyed, you need to understand that she had an option waiting in the wings. She mandated that, instead, either I should tell her the “story of her day,” or we should read together. For example, last night we skimmed through an issue of People magazine. I know now about Jennifer Lopez’s new flame. Lost time, you see, can never be regained. How will you spend it? Clyde Davis is a Presbyterian pastor and teacher at Clovis Christian High School. He can be contacted at: clyde_davis@yahoo.com
SENIOR HAPPENINGS La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior Center Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 1 p.m., bingo at Los Abuelitos Portales. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 8 a.m.10:30 a.m. free blood pressure and blood sugar checks; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. loteria (Spanish bingo) and refreshments. Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing. Daily: Daily coffee and socializing, exercise equipment, 8-ball, 9-ball, computer and Internet, craft, ceramics, quilting, embroidery, puzzles, card games, board games and massage therapy chairs.
Friendship Senior Center 901 West 13th St., Clovis Monday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
coffee klatch, ceramics, cards, crafts, 8-ball pool; 1 p.m. Pinochle. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. coffee klatch, ceramics, cards, crafts, 8-ball pool. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. coffee klatch, ceramics, cards, crafts, 8-ball pool; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Mexican train Thursday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. coffee klatch, ceramics, cards, crafts, 8-ball pool Friday: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. coffee klatch, ceramics, cards, 8-ball pool; 1 p.m. Pinochle; 1 p.m.-3 p.m. bingo. Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. pool.
CRSMA Senior Diners Club 901 West 13th St., Clovis Monday: Chicken fried steak, buttered peas, mashed potatoes, peach Danish, ww roll w/margarine Tuesday: Green chili chicken enchiladas, green salad, pinto beans, plums w/topping, chips Wednesday: Hamburger stroganoff, carrot raisin salad, egg noodles, broccoli, banana Thursday: Hot turkey sandwich w/gravy, cranberry sauce, baked sweet potato, broccoli and cheese, gelatin Friday: Frito pie, lettuce
and tomato, mixed vegetables, onions, lemon crisp cookie Daily: Serve milk, tea, coffee, and/or water. Lunch served 11am-1 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 10 a.m. Jewelry Pals and 8 ball pool; 1 p.m. line dance; 5 p.m. social night Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting; 1 p.m. pinochle and 8 ball pool; 6 p.m. jam session Wednesday: 9 a.m. Tai Chi; 1 p.m. crafts and 8ball pool Thursday: Blood pressure checks; 8 a.m. breakfast: eggs, gravy and biscuits, $4; 1 p.m. bingo and 8-ball pool; 6 p.m. railroad potluck Friday: 9 a.m. Tai Chi; 10 a.m. Needle Gang and 8ball pool; 7 p.m. dance. Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. exercise equipment
Community Services Center 1100 Community Way, Portales Monday: Burrito supreme, Spanish rice, green salad w/dressing, apricots Tuesday: Salmon patty, baked potato w/mar-
garine, hominy, spinach, wheat bread, chocolate pie Wednesday: Spaghetti w/sauce, salad w/dressing, spinach, garlic bread, pear cobbler Thursday: BBQ chicken thighs, creamy coleslaw, green beans, wheat roll w/margarine, chocolate pudding w/topping Friday: Sloppy Joe, parsley potatoes, mixed vegetables, pickle and onion slices, cottage cheese, pineapple salad
Portales Senior Center 421 N. Industrial Dr., Portales Monday: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. exercise; 6 p.m. Twisted Sisters Tuesday: 8 a.m.-9:45 a.m. pancake breakfast; 9:30 a.m. bridge; 7 p.m. square dance Wednesday: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. exercise Thursday: 12 p.m. potluck - $4 per person or bring a dish Friday: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. exercise Saturday: 6:30 p.m. dance, $4 Daily: Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday with games (cards, Mexican trains, dominoes, etc.), free high-speed Internet and free library.
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The children of Patricia Pounds Reynolds and Joe Gordon are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their parents at 11:45 a.m. June 30, 2012, at Ned Houk
Park in Clovis. Reception to follow at the VFW Post 9515 in Portales at 1 p.m. The ceremony and reception are open to family and friends. No invitations will be sent. — submitted by Patricia Reynolds and Joe Gordon
MontanoAnderson Seferino and Sylvia Montano of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Dorie Montano of Portales, to Cass Anderson of Portales, son of Alan and Delia Anderson of Portales. The couple will exchange vows June 30, 2012, at Taos. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University. She is employed at the district attorney’s office. The prospective
Brooks -Lewis David Lewis and Ramona Brooks will be joined in marriage on June 23, 2012. The services will be at the Ranchvale Baptist
groom is a 2005 graduate of University of New Mexico. He is employed at Anderson Dairy. Invitations have been sent.
Church at 3 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend their celebration.
— submitted by Ramona Brooks
Pacheco- Munoz Carmen Pacheco of Portales and Larry Munoz of Hobbs announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The couple will exchange vows June 23, 2012. The bride elect is the daughter of the late Crisofora and Pablo Pacheco of Tucumcari. The groom is the son of Mary Munoz and the late Hilario Munoz of Hobbs.
Invitations have been sent.
— submitted by Carmen Pacheco
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Scott and Penny Duncan of Plano announce the engagePALM SPRINGS, Calif. ment and approaching — The California desert marriage of their daughhome of the late media ter, Lottie Duncan of mogul Merv Griffin has Lubbock, Texas, to Ty been put up for sale for Duncan of Causey, son $9.5 million. of Jim and Tana Duncan The Desert Sun of Causey. reported Friday the 39The couple will acre property in La exchange vows 4 p.m. Quinta features a 5,000June 30, 2012, at square-foot home, an Oakwood Baptist equestrian compound Church in Lubbock. The with a racetrack and a reception will be at lagoon. Cagle Steaks at 6 p.m. The Moroccan-style estate was put up for The bride-elect is a the sale this week and is 2009 graduate of Texas the latest celebrity Tech Health Sciences home in the Palm Center’s School of Springs area to hit the Nursing. She is market. employed as the school The Associated Press
nurse at Valencia Elementary School. The prospective groom is a 2007 graduate of Texas Tech College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. He is employed as a merchandiser at Gavilon. Invitations have been sent.
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Courtesy photo From left,Sharon Davis presented a $2,000 grant to Kaytlyn and Kaysen Queener who accepted the award on behalf of their father, Jason Queener, for nursing school. The grant was made possible from the Altrusa Foundation.
nformation on making cookie monster sandwiches, cooking with turkey year round and an exercise program for the elderly will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.) Nancy Siler is going to demonstrate how to make cookie monster sandwiches, which are simply cookies sandwiched with pretzel arms and legs and then adorned with candy and icing. They immediately they become crazy creatures that are sure to be a hit at any occasion. Siler is with Wilton Brands in Woodridge, Ill. Janice Stahl is a turkey talk-line expert with Butterball, and she’s going to demonstrate recipe ideas for each season of the year, and talk about ways to save money simply by going to their website for click and clip coupons for promotions and cost-savings. Stahl is from Chicago, IL. Shannon Wooton is with the NM Cooperative Extension Service, and she works with middle-aged and older adults on a
Courtesy Photo Altrusa members presented checks for $3,000 to the computer lab at Portales High School.The Altrusa Foundation awarded $2,000 and the local club gave $1000. From left, Wanda Pettus, Gaynelle Thomas, Dodi A brief look at other top Eakins, Portales High School computer instructor Nellie Dyer, PHS prin- stories: cipal Melvin Nusser, Sue Bracksieck, Judy Piepkorn, and Jo Laney.
program based on the book “Strong Women, Strong Bones.” The program helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases as well as depression and sleep disorders. Creative Wooton lives in Living Roswell. Information on decorating kitchen accessories, making your own chenille fabric and a spray technique for SHERYL dying large quantiBORDEN ties of fabric will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” noon on Tuesday noon 2 p.m. and on Saturday. (All times are Mountain.) Tera Leigh represents a company called Paintability, and she will demonstrate how to use acrylic paints, stencils and an applicator that resembles a rubber stamp to decorate some kitchen accessories. Leigh lives in Carlsbad, Calif. Patsy Shields, Sulky of America, will show how easy it is to make your own chenille fabric, and she’ll show how to use it to decorate pillows, garments and gift items. She’s from Sellersburg, Ind.
Artist and designer Carolyn Dahl will demonstrate a spray technique that is quick and easy and is a wonderful way to make large quantities of hand-dyed and patterned fabric for curtains, bedspreads, quilts and more. Dahl lives in Houston. Turkey salsa soup Cook method: Boil/Simmer Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20-30 minutes Ready in less than 45 minutes w 1 cup chunky salsa with chipotle w 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained w 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn w 1 cup chopped cooked Butterball® Turkey w 1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth Combine salsa, black beans, corn, turkey, and broth in large saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. Servings: 4. “Creative Living" is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations in the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico and is distributed by Westlink, Albuquerque.
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CLUB NOTES Altrusa of Portales The Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met on June 11 at the Central Annex. President Nellie Dyer called the meeting to order. Sandy Van Der Veen, MainStreet Coordinator, thanked the club for purchasing a tile for the Yam Theater and showed the one that will be installed in the lobby. Sharon Davis announced the club would award $2000 to Jason Queener to attend Nursing School at CCC from a Altrusa Foundation grant. Thomas reported the Foundation also provided $2000 for the club to donate to the computer center at PHS and that the club would provide an additional $1000. The proposed budget was approved. The next meeting will be on June 25th and will be presented by the Membership Committee. Sheryl Borden introduced Don Criss and Orlando Ortega, who drove up in Ortega's Model-T Ford. Members learned about Ford's contribution. Each received a Certificate of Appreciation from the club.
Encanto Garden Club Encanto Garden Club held their monthly meeting at Muffley’s Back Door June 13 with president Jacque Wuest presiding and member Donna Whitfield hosting as well as sharing information on propagating roses and geraniums. Traci Franklin, owner of Traci’s Green House, presented a program wherein she discussed fertilizing techniques and some of the newer products for stressed plants in our area, as well as better usage of watering as pertains to
volume recommended and when to do so. A signed, framed print by Bruce De Foor, “The Blue Mare,” was delivered to the Texico Visitor Center by club member is memory of Bess Kline. Next meeting will be July 11. Plans for Encanto flower show booth at the Curry County Fair will be made with superintendent Helen Martinez presiding.
NAACP The Clovis Branch of the NAACP, along with the Concerned Citizens of Curry County, met with Mayor David Lansford on March 28. The meeting was in regard to the City Commission meeting on March 15, where we addressed a number of concerns. One in particular was certain behaviors allowed to take place such as booing and interruption of certain individuals who were addressing the commission.
Altrusa of Clovis Altrusa International of Clovis held their monthly program meeting on June 11 at Roma's Italian Restaurant. There were 15 members and 10 guests present. President Kathy Travis called the meeting to order with the opening prayer. Past Governor, Nancy Taylor, conducted the installation of the new board members for 2012-2013. New board members installed were: president — Sylvia Bean; vice president — Emily Crowe; treasurer — Pat McCullough; secretary —Judith Glikas; one year director — Judy Cox and two year directors: Joanne Winslow and Margaret Blazek. Closing prayer and meeting was adjourned. There will be a business meeting at 6 p.m. on June 25 at Muffley’s Back Door.
“Weekends with O’Keeffe” by C.S. Merrill and “Santa Fe Reflections” by Steve Larese were given by Oscar and Carolyn Toliver in memory of Wiley Snyder. At the age of eightyfive, Georgia O’Keeffe hired C.S. Merrill, then twenty-six, to organize her extensive library; a job that lasted for seven years as Merrill worked with the artist in her library and in her home as personal assistant, caretaker, cook, and secretary, all the while keeping a journal of their daily life that formed the background for Weekends with O’Keeffe. “Santa Fe Reflections” contains 250 glorious, colorful images that reflect Santa Fe's yearround appeal in a fresh look at this historic and modern city where streets, monuments, and architecture recall the past; festivals celebrate the mix of cultures in the region, rodeos continue the activities of cowboys and life in the Old West, and artists create a shopper’s Mecca. “The Hurt Machine” by Reed Coleman begins as Moe Prager is asked to investigate the murder of a New York paramedic; an event that may have been triggered when the victim and her partner refused to give assistance to a dying man at a downtown restaurant, leading Moe on a trail of bureaucratic greed, sexual harassment, and
blackmail. “Primal Blueprint Quick and Easy Meals: Delicious Primalapproved Meals You Can Make in Under 30 Minutes” by Mark Sisson makes it easy to transition from the typical American grain-based diet to fresh, organic, gluten-free, low carbohydrate food choices that provide the foundation for a lifetime of simple and healthy eating. “Death of a Kingfisher: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery” by M.C. Beaton is set in the quaint Scottish village of Braikie where the citizens are forced by the recession to come up with inventive ways to lure tourists to their town, but just as the town’s luck starts to turn, a wave of vandalism, animal cruelty, and murder threatens to ruin Braikie forever. “National Geographic Guide to Medicinal Herbs: The World’s Most Effective Healing Plants” by Rebecca Johnson showcases 72 of the world’s most effective healing plants along with their botany, medicinal uses, how-to advice, dosages, and medical cautions.
Portales Public Library “Tumbleweeds,” by Leila Meacham Eleven-year-old Cathy Benson feels she has been dropped into a cultural and intellectual wasteland when she is forced to move from her academically privileged life in California to the small town of Kersey, Texas after being recent-
ly orphaned. She is quickly taken under the unlikely wings of upand-coming gridiron stars and classmates John Caldwell and Trey Don Hall in the Texas Panhandle where the sport of football reigns supreme. They are orphans like herself with whom she forms a friendship and an eventual love triangle that will determine the course of the rest of their lives. Taking the three friends through their growingup years until their graduations from high school when several tragic events uproot and break them apart, the novel expands to follow their careers and futures until they reunite in Kersery at forty-years-old. Desperate to discover how it all plays out, readers of Tumbleweeds will definitely be turning the pages. “The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep,” by Harvey Karp, M.D. Dr. Harvey Karp once again works his magic in The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep focusing on the #1 complaint of new parents. Parents experiencing bone-deep fatigue when their children sleep poorly is not just a nuisance, but very serious. Sleep deprivation can provoke illness, depression, marital conflict, and even obesity. Based on Dr. Karp's thirty years as a pediatrician and child developmentalist, this new book reveals groundbreaking new ideas to prevent or cure most sleep problems in children under five years old, including: how to adjust baby's day/night
schedule; how to use sleep cues like swaddling and womb sounds; and how to defuse bedtime struggles and help your toddler fall asleep faster. Includes many more foolproof tips used by Dr. Karp with thousands of families to quickly turn nighttime shrieks into nightlong slumber. “Wicked Business,” by Janet Evanovich Once leading a normal life as a pastry chef in Salem, Massachusetts, Lizzy Tucker has been turned upside down as she battles both sinister forces and an inconvenient attraction to her unnaturally talented but off-limits partner, Diesel. Lizzy and Diesel take up the quest for the Luxuria Stone of English professor Gilbert Reedy after he is mysteriously murdered. The ancient relic is believed by some to be infused with the power of lust. Lizzy and Diesel tear through Boston catacombs, government buildings, and multimillion-dollar residences following cryptic clues leaving behind a trail of robbed graves, public disturbances, and general mayhem. Gerwulf Grimoire also wants the stone, but his motives are far from pure. Lizzy has no idea what he plans on using it for, but fears she is in his crosshairs. Treasures will be sought, and the power of lust will be unmistakable as Diesel and Lizzy attempt to stay ahead of Grimoire, his medieval minion, Hatchet and Anarchy in this ancient game of twisted riddles and highstakes hide-and-seek.
TV series condemned by Anabaptist faith leaders BY LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES — A TV documentary series about an Anabaptist community in Montana offers a “distorted” and contrived image, bishops representing the Hutterite faith in the U.S. and Canada said Thursday. John Stahl, Peter Entz and John Waldner, bishops for the three sects encompassing the roughly 50,000 Hutterites and 500 colonies in North America, said in a joint statement they are “deeply disappointed” in National Geographic Channel’s “American Colony: Meet the
Hutterites.” The 10-part series that began airing last month promised a rare inside look at Hutterite colony life, focusing on the King Ranch Colony. “What was promised by the producers to be a ‘factual documentary’ is, in fact, a distorted and exploitative version of Hutterite life,” the bishops said, one that paints all Hutterites in a “negative and inaccurate way.” The bishops accused producers of contriving scenes and dialogue in a “make believe” portrayal of “how we live and the spiritual beliefs we cherish.” David Lyle, National
Geographic Channel’s CEO, vigorously defended the channel and the series. “This is a declaration of war from the Hutterite elders against the National Geographic Society, calling into account our fairness,” Lyle said. “We absolutely are fairly representing the King community.” The bishops’ criticisms reflect “the very tensions that are at the core of this story,” he said, which he described as the conflict between Hutterite traditions and rules, and some colony members’ efforts to remain devout while adapting to 21st-century society.
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Martin Sheen on fathering: Faith, love, no regrets HONORS BY LYNN ELBER The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Go ahead, ask the perfect father of the perfect child for parenting tips. But since most of us fall short of flawless, how about considering Father’s Day advice from a dad who’s grappled with personal shortcomings, seen a son face his own struggles and still counts his blessings. Presenting Martin Sheen, 71-year-old actor, liberal activist and father of Charlie Sheen, and Emilio, Ramon and Renee Estevez — all the product of a five-decade marriage to Janet
Sheen. The name that pops out is Charlie, 46, he of the headline-making “Two and a Half Men” meltdown and eruptions over his dad’s tough-love attitudes on substance abuse. The waters are calmer with actor-director Emilio, 50, whose collaborations with Sheen include films and the new father-son memoir “Along the Way” (Free Press and Audible.com). Renee, 45, an actress, has played opposite her dad in several projects, while Ramon, 48, is an actor and an executive with the family’s Estevez Sheen production company. Sheen admits to guilt
about how his offspring were affected, in earlier years, by the alcoholism that bedeviled him and by his consuming career ambitions. If he had it to do over again, he wouldn’t have had four children, he says, he would have had eight, rough patches or not. “You’re not going to get the ideal relationship,” Sheen says. “Charlie could have become a priest, Emilio could have become a doctor. You don’t get to choose that. And it’s not really a reflection of you. They did have a hand in the bargain.” This Father’s Day, as on others before it, Sheen will have a Mass said at his Catholic
Jude Law, Daniel Radcliffe in new theater troupe The Associated Press
LONDON — Jude Law, Judi Dench and Daniel Radcliffe are among the A-list actors signed up for a new London theater troupe, which hopes to attract new theatergoers by offering hundreds of 10 pounds ($16) tickets for each performance. Simon Russell Beale, Sheridan Smith, David
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parish for his sons who are dads, Charlie and Emilio, and for Sheen’s late father. Without benefit of pulpit, but with the bent of a philosopher-poet, here’s Sheen’s take on the art of fathering: w “Obviously, be aware that your actions will speak louder and last longer than your words. A child absorbs through osmosis what the parents are feeling and what they do, far more than what they say.” w “If you have an honest relationship with a child, that is the greatest gift. Lead an honest life and be free.” w “Give them time. Time is really all we have.”
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Walliams and Ben Whishaw are also part of the company formed by director Michael Grandage, who led the award-winning Donmar Warehouse troupe for a decade until early 2012.
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Farley Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recognized Darla Farley as auxilian of the month of June. Farley joined the auxiliary in September 2011. She is currently serving on the nominating committee and volunteers in the gift shop.
Jimenez Jeannette Jimenez of Portales graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School on May 20. She was on the dean’s list and the honor roll, and earned a certificate
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Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recognized Amanda Moore as auxilian of the month of July. Moore joined the auxiliary in December 1999. She volunteers in the gift shop and at the information desk.
On Friday Grandage announced a five-play, 15-month season beginning in December with a Holly Inman of Texico production of the musical has been named to the “Privates on Parade.”
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of merit in bankruptcy. Jimenez is also a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University and of Portales High School. She is the daughter of Jose and Maria Jimenez and has one child, Janae Diaz.
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Crew Members with a good attitude, willing to work and learn. Apply in person at 1111 E 1st street. or 2221 N Main.
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The Community Services Center (CSC) is accepting applications for the position of Full-time Office Assistant. Applicants should have experience working with computers and enjoy contact with our senior population. An application and job description may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Community Services Center is an EOE. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 29, 2012.
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Management STRONG MANAGER NEEDED FOR NEW PROPERTY IN CLOVIS Reliable, self-starter to be our site manager. Comparable experience a plus, management experience a must. Benefits package includes vacation, sick time, and bonus program. If interested and qualified, send resume to 1-575-623-3732 attention Melissa
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES RE-INK SPOT at 2901 N Prince Ste. B. Turn key business with lease transfer. Come into the store for details.
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Page 6B APARTMENTS
Clovis 1, 2 AND 3BR apts. in Clovis and Portales areas. Call (575) 7622718.
SOLD FIRST DAY! S.W. ran this ad in the Clovis News Journal Classifieds. She sold her recliner before noon the first day her ad published. RECLINER, SMALL wall hugger, light brown, in excellent condition. $100. Call xxx-xxxx. 2BD APT. Carport and appliances included. $575/mo. Bills paid or $425/mo. you pay gas and elect. $400/dep. 762-7170.
APARTMENTS RIO PROPERTIES 762-1139 420 W. 13th 1BD $350 G/E $300/dep 506 E. 13th 1BD $395 +bills $300/dep.
WESTERN INVESTMENT 819 Parkland 762-4217 www.westerninvestmentproperties.com 2 BEDROOM 3321 Gidding $800 804 Stanton $550 1021 MLK Blvd. $525 2100 Fred Daugherty$750 137 Townsgate $800 1704 Cameo $550 3505 Adenmor $725 1 BEDROOM 1517 Cameo $425 1206 1/2 Dartmouth$550 RENTED THE FIRST DAY!
HOUSES FOR RENT
MISCELLANEOUS SALE
1307 N. Davis St. 3BD, 2BA $950/mo. plus deposit Pets ok. Recieve a $150 walmart gift card at move in. (254) 338-6890 or 575693-1338.
AVAILABLE NOW Large 3BR 2BA House w/d inc., C-A/H Carport, fenced yard 1424 S. Ave B $975 Call 356-4436
ATTENTION diabetics with Medicare. Get a FREE talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at no cost plus free home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates panful finger pricking! Call 866-406-2158.
NEW TODAY!
1823 ROSS. 2BD, 1BA house. Stove and frig. W/D hook-up. $550/mo. $500/dep. (575) 7634589
2 BR apartment, all electric, washer and dryer. Close to downtown Portales. First and last month rent required. 575-356-3761 between. noon and 6pm.
1920 S. PRINCE. 3 BR, 1 BA, double garage. on 3 acres with livestock pens, $850/mo., $500 dep. 763-5156 or 7607870
Portales
APTS. AND HOUSES Sun West Rentals 356-8558 Owner/Broker Firestone Rentals 310 S. Ave.I 359-1061 List of vacancies on door firestonerentals.com
NEW 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage, fenced yard. $1,150/mo., $700 dep. 799-3004 or 799-1071
HOUSES FOR RENT
FOR RENT in Portales near downtown and ENMU. Large 1 bedroom, 1 bath duplex apt. with W/D hookup and fenced yard. $400./mo. $400. Deposit. Available immediately. Please call 575-915-6944. FOR RENT in Portales: 1 BR, 1 BA apt. $300./mo, $200. deposit. Call 575309-6600. FOR RENT in Portales: 2 BR, 1 BA apt. Cable and water pd. Washer and dryer. $500./mo, $250. dep. Water pd. Call 575714-3001.
HOUSES FOR RENT
“I AM going to tell everyone to put their ad in the Clovis News Journal Classifieds.” J.C.
209 W. 4th St, 1BR, 1BA $375/mo $250/dep. 575-825-4894 or 575226-5555
LARGE
Clovis
3 BR, 3 bath, double garage, big den fireplace. 1 mile from CAFB. Mature trees and yard. $550/mo. plus deposit. Call xxx-xxxx.
1303 PILE. 3BD, 1Full BA and 2 half baths. Refrig. air. $675/mo. $550/dep. (575) 6931760.
2009 Axtell 2/1, $595 113 W. Plaza 4/1, $695 909 Connelly 4/1, $595 762-0260 or 763-6247 811 N. Prince, Clovis 3 BR, 2 BA, garage, laundry room. Nice Home. No pets. $750/mo., $500/dep. 762-6205 or 799-1144
Portales 116 S. Ave. E, Portales. Large 4 bed, 3 bath home. Central heat and air, large fenced yard. $1200./month, $600 dep. Call 575-714-3001. 1600 SOUTH Ave E. 2 story, 4BD, 5BA. Central air. Conventiently located. Military friendly. $1600/mo. $1600/dep. Search YouTube: 1600 S Ave E to view walkthru video. Call 575356-9047. 3 BR, 1 BA house rent. Also 2 BR, 1 house. Portales. pets. 575-693-7446 575-607-6670.
for BA No or
AVAILABLE NOW Totally remodeled 3BR 2BA house all electric, w/d conn. 609 E. Brazos $950 per mon 356-4436
NEW TODAY! PORTALES, 1 BR, 1 BA, nice newer appliances. $325/mo. $250dep. 575825-4894, 575-226-5555
ROOMMATE WANTED CHRISTIAN FEMALE non smoker, private bath No utilities, with or without horses arena. Clovis/Portales area. 799-9060
OFFICES TO RENT OFFICE BUILDING for lease, 1303 Pile, 4 offices plus front room, bathrooms, kitchen area. Refrigerated air. $675/mon and $550/dep. Call (575)763-5630
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PRICE REDUCED TO $140,000.Sold as is Office Bldg. approx. 2700 sq. ft. Owner finanacing avail.at 4% interest. Call 903-4899149.
FARM & GARDEN
FARM/RANCH EQUIPMENT
3 BR, 2 BA brick home, 2 car garage, Portales. $850./mo., $600. dep. Call 575-309-6628. AVAILABLE NOW 1BR 1BA 917 E. Can $350 Call 356-4436
MERCHANDISE
AVAILABLE NOW 3BR 2BA house w/d conn, C A/H fenced yard $975 1018 W 14th Lane Call 356-4436
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PETS
SKID LOADERS FOR SALE Two - 2005 Volvo MC90 with flat proof tires and auxiliary hydraulics. $15,000 each. Call (575)693-3238
AVAILABLE NOW 3 BR, 2 BA house w/d conn, fenced yard, C A/H, carport. $800 909 Chicago 356-4436
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GARAGE SALES KILGORE, 308 N. Saturday, June. 23rd, 8am - ?? Furniture pieces, small appliances, clothes, Christmas ornaments, toys, and much more. ONCE again, Diane rented her mobile home using the CNJ Classified ads. Advertising works!
BEAUTIFUL 6 mo. old, charcoal gray, male cat. Neutered and has shots. Gentle, loving housecat. Purrfect pet for free. 575-356-5980 FOR SALE 2 8wk old purebred female Chihuahuas with full shots. $125 firm Call 763-5383 FREE MATURE CAT to a home w/ adults only. Neutered male, has shots. Indoor/outdoor orange tabby. Please call 575-760-0424. FREE TO good home 4 kittens all divas. Liter box trained. Call 7492910 FREE TO good home 8 week old kittens liter box trained and great with kids. Call 309-1228 FREE TO good home female cat. Great with kids and very gentle. Call 309-1228 FREE TO good home male Chow mix about 6 months and a long haired Chihuahua about 4 months old. Good with kids. 218-5825 ONE VERY cute female and four very cute male kittens and one homely male kitte FREE to good home. Approx. 8 wks. old. 683-1066.
Sunday ❚ June 17 ❚ 2012 PETS
MOTORCYCLES
FREE TO good home: Very playful male puppy. See him at 919 Sheldon, afternoons.
RECREATIONAL
CAMPERS AND MOTOR HOMES 1978 FLAIR RV. Good condition. See at 1521 MLK Blvd. Unit 110 or call (575)693-1884. 1993 HITCH HIKER 5th wheel. 27 ft. long. New converter. Frig. is 1 yr. old. $5500. (575) 763-4589.
1999 ELKHORN CABOVER SLIDE IN CAMPER Fits long wide bed pickup. Has queen bed, 3 way refrigerator, furnace, bathroom with shower, 3 burner stove, oven, and even a TV. Great for fishing, camping, hunting, vacations or spare bedroom when you have extra company. Priced to sell in Ruidoso area. Call 575-3361540. Please leave message and phone number.
2007 HARLEY Davidson Deuce Soft Tail (FXSTD) only 1,500 original miles, show room floor condition. Blue Denim and Black, lots of Genuine Harley add ons. 96 cubic inch w/6 speed transmission. Last year Harley manufactured this model, and the only FXSTD with a 96 cubic inch 6 speed tranny. Asking $11,500, but motivated to sell, must see to appreciate the condition and value of this bike. Call (575)219-2004, ask for Ron.
Harley Road King Custom 2005 w/ 13K miles. Mint condition $5000 in extras, a steal for only $12,200. Must see. call 850-240-2036
HUGE PUBLIC auction. 250+ travel trailers and modular cottages. No minimum price! Online bidding available. Saturday, June 23 at 10am. Carencro, LA. hendersonauctions.com 225-686-2252. Lic.# 136
MOTORCYCLES
2005 HARLEY Davidson Road King Classic. 20,000 miles. Matching detachable fairing with stereo. Black Cherry pearl color with a lot more extras. Please call (575) 760-2460 for more infor.
1990 CHEVY Suburban Runs great. Body and tires in good condition. Green exterior Tan interior Asking $2,000. Must sell - make an offer! 575-607-7505 or 575607-5702
1998 CHEVY 2500 4x4 118,000 miles New Motor w/ warranty from GM. Knap-Heide Utility Bed. Good Tires. Runs Great. Asking $6,750. 575-3595585 or 505-264-0066 2000 WHITE CHEVY extended cab. 4x4, short bed,. Excellent condition. 142,000 miles. $5800 OBO. Call (575)760-7802.
TRANSPORTATION
AUTOS
Mercedes
1997 MERCEDES SL320 ROADSTER. Excellent condition 80K original miles one owner. Serious Inquires only! Call 693-7195 2008 SPREE model travel trailer Bumper pull 29 ft. with super slide and large basket rack on rear bumper of trailer for hauling generator and small motorcycle. Great floor plan. Like new with all available options. $16,500 OBO. Call JD at 762 0224.
PICKUPS/TRUCKS SUV’S/VANS
Mercury 1969 MERCURY MONTEGO. 351 Cleveland, 2 door. New front end. Suspension kit. Flow Masters. New tires.and brakes. Runs and looks great. $6500 OBO. Serious inquiries only. (575)218-3509.or 575693-4277.
PICKUPS/TRUCKS SUV’S/VANS
1995 FORD Ranger SuperCab - Low miles (111K)! V-6, spectacular condition with thousands of dollars in new parts. Automatic trans, cruise control, power windows, power locks, cold A/C, & more! Credit builder/RE-builder! $2,250 down, $385 per month, only 8.5% APR! See dealer for details. 762-6262 Integrity Auto Sales & Service 100 N Main St Clovis. Credit problems? We have a lender that provides second chance financing with low interest rates! Integrityautosalesandse rvice.com
Chevrolet
2009 CHEVY Silverado Crew Cab 1500 - ONLY 29K miles! Nicely loaded with lots of extras; 4X4, grille guard, custom exhaust, and much more! Small V-8, but has great power! No flaws, impeccable condition. $3K under NADA book at a rock bottom $25,000! 762-6262 Integrity Auto Sales & Service 100 N Main St Clovis. Your one stop shopping for high qualilow ty, affordable, mileage vehicles. Integrityautosalesandse rvice.com Need auto repairs? Our service department is staffed with top-notch service technicians ready to meet your service needs.
Chrysler
2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LX. 95,000 miles. Automatic. Mint condition. All records available. Inside like new. AM/FM/CD. Cloth seats. Michelin tires. Tinted windows. $4850 . (575)763-0304.
Chevrolet FSBO REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD. 4x4 crew cab short bed. Excellent condition. 63K miles. $15,000 or best reasonable offer 575985-6326
Toyota
1970 CHEVY PICK UP 3/4 ton. 350 V/8 Camper Special. Owned since new. See at 133 Pineway Blvd. (575) 447-0309
2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA
“SUPER!” THAT is what Ann Larsen said when she sold her car, 2 days after the ad came out.
4x4 Crewmax 5.7L V8 LTD. Black with Red Rock interior. 28,000 mileage. Excellent condition! Asking $34,900. (575)749-0020
APPLIANCE REPAIR
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
USED WASHER/ Dryers and Refrigerators. We also do Repairs. Please call (575)302-5043.
LAWN SERVICES Reasonable rates. Free estimates Call (575)760-2085
CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION
PAINTING Raul’s Painting
LUCERO CONTS. Roofing, Stucco, New constructions and additions. Excellent Craftsmanship Call 3094465
We specialize in fine brushing and rolling Call 575-791-3260
LAWN/GARDEN WORK
P & C PLUMBING Sewer drain cleaning & Replacement. Plumbing, water heaters, toilets, faucets, sinks, tubs and showers, water and gas repairs & replacement. Sprinkler Repair installed 24/7. With no extra cost. 760-0780 or 777-5639
Southwest Services Tree Trimming and removal Bucket Truck Service 575-763-6878 BEAT THE Heat by calling Me and My Cousin’s Lawn Care. Free estimates. (575)693-9454 CUTTIN COWPOKES Lawn Service 20% off first time customers. Professional. Reliable. Call/text 575-309-5596.
HIGH PLAINS ••XERISCAPE** ••LANDSCAPING•• ••TREE SERVICE•• ••ARTIFICIAL GRASS••
575-607-6730
PLUMBING/SEPTIC SERVICE
ROOFING ROOFING HAIL DAMAGE REPAIR Free Estimates
DeGroot Family Builders Sam DeGroot 575-7915595 DENISE G. called to say she gave away her puppy within minutes of her ad coming out in the Clovis News Journal!!
Sports
Sunday June 17, 2012 Your source for complete local sports coverage
C Section
CLOVIS NEWS JOURNAL
Furyk, McDowell share U.S. Open lead o Woods’ rough start pushes him to five strokes behind. By Doug Ferguson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN FRANCISCO — Graeme McDowell and Jim Furyk won the battle of par Saturday at the U.S. Open. Tiger Woods lost a lot more than that. McDowell showed the kind of fight that won him a U.S. Open two years ago down the coast at Pebble Beach. He scratched out pars and finished with a 4-foot birdie putt that gave him a 2-under 68 and a share of
U.S. OPEN the lead going into the final round at The Olympic Club. Furyk, also bidding for another trophy from golf’s toughest test, outclassed Woods in the final pairing with key bunker saves and an 8-foot birdie putt on the 17th for a 70, making him the only player who has yet to have a round over par. They were at 1-under 139, the only survivors against par. Woods, wearing a key lime shirt, turned in a lemon. He fell out of the lead with two bogeys in the first three holes, couldn’t make a birdie on the stretch of holes that Olympic allows players to make up ground, and ended with a sloppy bogey on the 18th for a 75.
There were only eight scores worse in the third round. And it matched Woods’ highest score when he at least a share of the lead after any round of a major. He also closed with a 75 in 2009 at the PGA Championship when he lost a twoshot lead to Y.E. Yang. All is not lost for Woods, not to mention another dozen or so players. In a U.S. Open that is living up to its reputation, it was difficult for anyone to build a big advantage. McDowell and Furyk were two shots ahead of Fredrik Jacobson, who had a 68. In the group another shot behind were Lee Westwood, whose Saturday-best 67 gave him another shot at his first major, and Ernie Els, who holed a long pitch for eagle on the 17th that carried him to
a 68. The Big Easy is a two-time U.S. Open champion, with that first title coming 18 years ago. Thirteen players were separated by four shots going into Sunday, a list that includes 17-year-old Beau Hossler, who followed bogeys with birdies for a 70. Woods, who has never won a major from behind, was five shots back. His round ended with a shot from the middle of the 18th fairway that hung up in the right collar of rough, and a stubbed chip that took a hard turn to the left some 10 feet away. When he two-putted for his sixth bogey, his day got a little worse. Climbing the hill toward the fabled clubhouse at Olympic, a photographer brushed past him and Woods
banged his hand into the camera. He shook it several times, but later said he was fine. The real hurt came from Olympic. “It was just a tough day on the greens, and most of the day, I just kept getting that half-number, right in between clubs all day,” said Woods, who was either well long or short on his approach shots. Furyk, the only player who has not had a round over par this week, and McDowell played together in the opening two rounds. On Sunday, much more is at stake. But this was not shaping up as a two-man race for McDowell and Furyk. “Looking at the leaderboard, U.S. OPEN/Page 4C
Style won’t change By Tim Reynolds THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIAMI — Russell Westbrook leads the NBA Finals with 18 assists, which is a great sign for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also leads the finals in shot attempts. That might not be such a great sign. Oklahoma City’s point guard has fired off 50 shots so far in the finals, which are knotted at a game apiece and resume with Game 3 in Miami on Sunday night. Westbrook’s shot total is four more than LeBron James has attempted for the Heat, eight more than three-time scoring champion Kevin Durant has tried for the Thunder and just two less than James Harden, Serge Ibaka, Thabo Sefolosha and Derek Fisher have gotten for Oklahoma City combined. Think Westbrook is apologizing for that? Think again. “I’m not making no adjustments,” Westbrook said. “Regardless of what anybody says or regardless of what you guys say about how I play, it doesn’t matter. You know, I’m going to play my game regardless of what happens. I’m going to go out and give 110 percent, and try to find a way to help us win the
CNJ correspondent photo: Joshua Lucero
Leia Pluemer of Bosque Farms makes a tight turn around a barrel Saturday night during the New Mexico High School Finals Rodeo.
Skills, good horse matter o Early success in season pays off during state finals.
HIGH SCHOOL RODEO
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By Eric Butler CNJ Correspondent
Good lineage is a plus in the world of rodeo and 17-year-old NaLynn Cline of Bernalillo has that. Her family tree for instance includes cousin Taos Muncy, world saddle bronc riding champ from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in 2011. A set of skills also comes in handy. Cline herself proved she has that by finishing second in barrel racing (called the “Reserve National Champion”) at the National High School Rodeo Finals in 2010 and winning AllAround Rookie Cowgirl honors that same year. But there’s a third critical component and Cline didn’t have it a year ago: Her horse of choice. During the New Mexico state rodeo finals in 2011, held in Clovis, Cline finished a run with her primary horse only to leave the arena noticing that her ride was visibly shaking.
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“She fell at a rodeo in Apache Junction (in Feb. ‘11). She slipped, but we actually didn’t know she hurt herself because she has such a big heart and kept running for me,” Cline recalled. “Last year, after state finals, I had won state but she came out shaking. I knew something was wrong. We finished state and took her to the vet.” On a backup horse at nationals, Cline’s performance in the barrel racing slipped. She did qualify for the short-go, the culminating event, but finished 14th overall. On Saturday night in Clovis, at the 2012 New Mexico High School Rodeo Association Finals short-go, Cline and her main horse did just fine. The first contestant to go at the Curry County Special Events Center, Cline turned in a time of 17.446 to win the short go. “Well, it was the fastest time of the week, so I was confident but I was still unsure because there RODEO/Page 4C
l Saturday’s scoreboard Major League baseball National League Cincinnati 4, N.Y. Mets 1 Interleague N.Y. Yankees 5, Washington 3, 14 innings Toronto 6, Philadelphia 5, 10 innings Milwaukee 6, Minnesota 2 St. Louis 10, Kansas City 7 Detroit 4, Colorado 1 Pittsburgh 9, Cleveland 2 Oakland 6, San Diego 4 Baltimore 5, Atlanta 0 Boston 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Texas 8, Houston 3 Miami 4, Tampa Bay 3, 15 innings L.A. Angels 2, Arizona 0 Chicago White Sox 5, L.A. Dodgers 4
El Nueva Herald: David Santiago
Russell Westbrook practices in preparation for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, scheduled for tonight in Miami.
CNJ correspondent photo: Joshua Lucero
Justin Hamilton of Flora Vista rides during the saddle bronc competition Saturday night during the New Mexico High School Finals Rodeo at the Curry County Events Center. www.cnjonline.com Seattle 7, San Francisco 4 U.S. Open Third round Graeme McDowell 69-72-68 Jim Furyk 70-69-70 Fredrik Jacobson 72-71-68 Lee Westwood 73-72-67 Ernie Els 75-69-68 Blake Adams 72-70-70 Nicholas Colsaerts 72-69-71 Webb Simpson 72-73-68 Kevin Chappell 74-71-68 John Senden 72-73-68 a-Beau Hossler 70-73-70 Jason Dufner 72-71-70 John Peterson 71-70-72 Retief Goosen 75-70-69 Martin Kaymer 74-71-69 Matt Kuchar 70-73-71
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NFL veterans say a focus on hitting, not tackling, has led to a basic lack of defensive fundamentals. — Page 3C
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SPORTS
By the numbers
New York, 16; HBell, Miami, 14; Motte, St. Louis, 14.
Scores, standings and more
Sports on TV Sunday The Associated Press All Times MDT Auto racing Auto racing 4 a.m. — SPEED, 24 Hours of Le Mans, finish of race, at Le Mans, France 11 a.m. — TNT, NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Quicken Loans 400, at Brooklyn, Mich. 3 p.m. — ESPN, NHRA, Thunder Valley Nationals, at Bristol, Tenn. (sameday tape) College baseball 3 p.m. — ESPN2, World Series, Stony Brook (52-14) vs. Florida State (48-16), at Omaha, Neb. 7 p.m. — ESPN2, World Series, game 6, UCLA (48-14) vs. Arizona (4417), at Omaha, Neb. Cycling 5:30 p.m. — NBCSN, Tour de Suisse, final stage, Naefels-Lintharena to Soerenberg, Switzerland (same-day tape) Golf 2 p.m. — NBC, USGA, U.S. Open Championship, final round, at San Francisco Major league baseball 11:30 a.m. — TBS, N.Y. Yankees at Washington 6 p.m. — ESPN, Boston at Chicago Cubs
Monday Motorsports 12:30 p.m. — SPEED, MotoGP World Championship, British Grand Prix, at Silverstone, England (same-day tape) 1:30 p.m. — SPEED, MotoGP Moto2, British Grand Prix, at Silverstone, England (same-day tape) NBA baseketball 6 p.m. — ABC, Playoffs, finals, game 3, Oklahoma City at Miami Soccer 12:30 p.m. — ESPN, UEFA, Euro 2012, group phase, Portugal vs. Netherlands, at Kharkiv, Ukraine 12:30 p.m. — ESPN2, UEFA, Euro 2012, group phase, Denmark vs. Germany, at Lviv, Ukraine 3 p.m. — NBCSN, MLS, New York at Chicago College baseball 3 p.m. — ESPN2, World Series, game 7, teams TBD, at Omaha, Neb. 7 p.m. — ESPN2, World Series, game 8, teams TBD, at Omaha, Neb. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 5 p.m. — ESPN, Atlanta at N.Y. Yankees Soccer 12:30 p.m. — ESPN, UEFA, Euro 2012, group phase, Croatia vs. Spain, at Gdansk, Poland 12:30 p.m. ESPN2, UEFA, Euro 2012, group phase, Italy vs. Ireland, at Poznan, Poland
Rodeo New Mexico High School Finals Rodeo Thursday Curry County Events Center All-Around Girl: LeighAnn Scribner All-Around Boy: Bryce Howe. Boys Cutting — Average winner: Bryce Howe. First Go: 1. Bryce Howe, 75. 2. Josh Fish, 73. 3. Chace Valdez, 70. 4. Pace Blanchard, 68. Second Go: 1. Bryce Howe, 73. 2. Pace Blanchard, 72. 3. Chace Valdez, 65. 4. Josh Fish, 64. Girls Cutting — Average winner: Krista Turner. First Go: 1. Holly McGlasson, 72. 2. Krista Turner, 71. 3. LeighAnn Scribner, 64. 4. Leia Pluemer, 62. Second Go: 1. Krista Turner, 75. 2. Leia Pleumer, 73. 3. LeighAnne Scribner, 72. 4. Holly McGlasson, 71. Bareback — Average winner: Levi Molesworth. First Go: 1. Levi Molesworth, 68. 2. Kurt Pablo, 57. 3. Wyatt Harper, 52. Second Go: 1. Wyatt Harper, 52. 2. Levi Molesworth, 51. Saddle Bronc — Average winner: Bryce Howe. First Go: 1. Bryce Howe, 65. 2. Lon Danley, 61. 3 (tie). Justin Hamilton, 58. 3 (tie). Wyatt Lindsay, 58. 5. Corey Lefebre, 54. Second Go: 1. Bryce Howe, 62. 2. Lon Danley, 55. 3. Corey Lefebre, 53. Bull Riding — Average winner: Joseph McConnel. First Go: Jacob Spencer, 70. 2. Joseph McConnel, 69. 3. Cody Mathew, 68. 4. Tanner Harvey, 67. 5. Talon Henry, 62. 6. Cody Strite, 55. Second Go: 1. Lon Danley, score n/a. 2. Joseph McConnel, 72. Calf Roping — Average winner: Brody Stallard. First Go: 1. Brody Stallard, 9.59. 2. Preston McCullar, 10.42. 3. Pace Blanchard, 10.59. 4. Garrett Hendrix, 10.86. 5. Jared Martinez, 11.13. 6. Quaid Muncy, 12.63. 7. Jace Davis, 13.39. 8. Corley Henderson, 13.60. 9. Chace Valdez, 15.50. 10. Pryce Marez, 20.74. Second Go: 1. Brody Stallard, 10.05. 2. Connor Hall, 11.47. 3. Preston McCullar, 12.04. 4. Pryce Marez, 12.61. 5. Dylan Marks, 12.86. 6. Ben South, 13.51. 7. Lon Danley, 15.54. 8. Garrett Hendrix, 15.93. 9. A.J. Sauceda, 17.36. 10. Jace Davis, 17.84. Steer Wrestling — Average Winner: Wyatt Lindsay. First Go: 1. Wyatt Lindsay, 4.90. 2. J.W. Lindsay, 5.81. 3. Jake Trujillo, 7.18. 4. Preston McCullar, 7.49. 5. Jared Martinez, 11.19. 6. Corey Lefebre, 14.93. Second Go: 1. Jake Trujillo, 4.75. 2. Preston McCullar, 4.88. 3. Lorenzo Lara, 6.23. 4. Wyatt Lindsay, 6.81. 5. Miles McCular, 6.84. 6. Corey Lefebre, 9.96. 7. Cooper Kirkpatrick, 13.78. Team Roping — Average Winner: Bryce Smith/Corley Henderson. 1. Bryce Howe/Garrett Hendrix, 7.43. 2. Quaid Muncy/Joshua Walker, 8.52. 3. Dallas Kiker/Brandon Muniz, 9.60. 4. Bryce Smith/Corley Henderson, 10.31. 5. Codee Nahkai/Kelsey Pioche, 12.11. 6. Judson South/Ky Drummond, 13.77. 7. Wesley Edwards/A.J. Sauceda, 14.28. 8. Jarrod Ellis/Pace Blanchard, 14.909. 9. Wesley Gudgell/Jacob Gudgell, 20.28. Second Go: 1. Lindsey Adcock/Corey Lefebre, 6.50. 2. Abby Medlin/Jace Davis, 7.91. 3. Wesley Gudgell/Jacob Gudgell, 7.98. 4. Jesse Rogers/Wasey Carviso, 8.40. 5. Judson South/Ky Drummond, 9.94. 6. Bryce Howe/Corley Henderson, 10.18. 7. Morgan Gonzales/Lorenzo Lara, 13.79. 8. Garrett Allcorn/Partner N.A., 14.14. 9. MaKayla Jacobs/Cody King, 17.35. 10. Codee Nahkai/Kelsey Pioche, 17.36. Breakaway — Average winner: Kenna Sullivan, 2.65. First Go: 1. Kenna Sullivan, 2.65. 2. LeighAnn Scribner, 2.85. 3. Betty Pack, 2.86. 4. Abby Medlin, 3.04. 5. Kaylee Foster, 3.24. 6. Jordan Noe, 3.33. 7. Tierra Gray, 3.46. 8. Kacey Clark, 3.54. 9. Breanna Post, 3.56. 10. Morgan Gonzales, 3.95. Second Go: 1. Karee Alvord, 2.39. 2.
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Tierra Gray, 2.63. 3. Kenna Sullivan, 2.65. 4. LeighAnn Scribner, 2.76. 5. Leann Herring, 2.90. 6. Bailie Wiseman, 2.95. 7. Bailey Harwell, 2.96. 8. Baylee Henderson, 3.37. 9. MaKayla Jacobs, 3.41. 10. Jolene Martine, 3.52. Goat Tying — Average winner: Morgan Gonzales. First Go: 1. Abby Medlin, 8.48. 2. Morgan Gonzales, 9.14. 3. MaKayla Jacobs, 9.40. 4. Jordan Noe, 9.66. 5. Miranda Cisneros, 9.74. 6. Kenna Sullivan, 10.23. 7. LeighAnn Scribner, 10.24. 8 (tie). Lindsey Adcock, 10.26. 8 (tie). Ciara Lefebre, 10.26. 10. Tierra Gray, 10.52. Barrels — Average winner: NaLynn Cline. First Go: 1. NaLynn Cline, 17.667. 2. Leia Pluemer, 17.679. 3. Abby Medlin, 17.850. 4. Bailie Wiseman, 17.879. 5. Bailey Harwell, 18.169. 6. Leann Herring, 18.224. 7. Julie Weyrich, 18.377. 8. LeighAnn Scribner, 18.377. 9. Kacey Clark, 18.468. 10. Bailey Herrera, 18.487. Second Go: 1. Ariana Sanchez, 17.529. 2. NaLynn Cline, 17.610. 3. Shayla Martin, 17.803. 4. Abby Medlin, 17.960. 5. Haley Wolfe, 18.225. 6. Jordan Noe, 18.235. 7. Sheraden Jaquez, 18.254. 8. Bailey Harwell, 18.313. 9. Bailey Herrera, 18.517. 10. Leann Herring, 18.562. Poles — Average winner: Leia Pluemer. First Go: 1. Bailey Harwell, 20.764. 2. Betty Pack, 20.809. 3. Lindsey Adcock, 20.868. 4. Leia Pluemer, 20.914. 5. Kacy Willcox, 21.355. 6. Bailie Wiseman 21.376. 7. LeighAnn Scribner, 21.593. 8. Ciara Lefebre, 21.827. 9. Miranda Cisneros, 21.909. 10. Baylee Henderson, 22.023. Second Go: 1. Leia Pluemer, 20.519. 2. Bailey Harwell, 20.891. 3. Whitney Cline, 21.016. 4. Betty Pack, 21.188. 5. Miranda Cisneros, 21.430. 6. Julie Weyrich, 22.242. 7. Rachel Pozzi, 22.921. 8. Sandra Creamer, 24.540. 9. Karlee Alvord, 24.620. 10. Sedona Jurney, 25.584.
Baseball MLB The Associated Press All Times MDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 39 25 .609 New York Baltimore 38 27 .585 Tampa Bay 36 29 .554 Toronto 33 32 .508 Boston 32 33 .492 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 35 30 .538 Cleveland 33 31 .516 Detroit 31 34 .477 Kansas City 28 35 .444 Minnesota 25 39 .391 West Division W L Pct Texas 39 27 .591 Los Angeles 35 31 .530 Oakland 31 35 .470 Seattle 28 39 .418
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NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB Washington 38 25 .603 — Atlanta 35 30 .538 4 New York 35 31 .530 4 1/2 Miami 33 32 .508 6 Philadelphia 31 36 .463 9 Central Division W L Pct GB Cincinnati 37 27 .578 — Pittsburgh 33 31 .516 4 St. Louis 34 32 .515 4 Milwaukee 30 35 .462 7 1/2 Houston 27 38 .415 10 1/2 Chicago 22 43 .338 15 1/2 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 41 25 .621 — San Francisco 37 29 .561 4 Arizona 32 33 .492 8 1/2 Colorado 25 39 .391 15 San Diego 23 43 .348 18 Saturday’s Games National League Cincinnati 4, N.Y. Mets 1 Interleague N.Y. Yankees 5, Washington 3, 14 innings Toronto 6, Philadelphia 5, 10 innings Milwaukee 6, Minnesota 2 St. Louis 10, Kansas City 7 Detroit 4, Colorado 1 Pittsburgh 9, Cleveland 2 Oakland 6, San Diego 4 Baltimore 5, Atlanta 0 Boston 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Texas 8, Houston 3 Miami 4, Tampa Bay 3, 15 innings L.A. Angels 2, Arizona 0 Chicago White Sox 5, L.A. Dodgers 4 Seattle 7, San Francisco 4 Sunday’s Games Interleague Colorado (Guthrie 3-5) at Detroit (Scherzer 5-4), 11:05 a.m. Pittsburgh (Lincoln 3-2) at Cleveland (J.Gomez 4-5), 11:05 a.m. Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 2-6) at Toronto (Cecil 0-0), 11:07 a.m. Cincinnati (Cueto 7-3) at N.Y. Mets (C.Young 1-0), 11:10 a.m. Baltimore (W.Chen 6-2) at Atlanta (Delgado 4-6), 11:35 a.m. N.Y. Yankees (Nova 8-2) at Washington (E.Jackson 3-3), 11:35 a.m. Miami (Jo.Johnson 4-4) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 2-3), 11:40 a.m. Milwaukee (Greinke 7-2) at Minnesota (Blackburn 3-4), 12:10 p.m. Kansas City (Mendoza 2-3) at St. Louis (Wainwright 5-7), 12:15 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 0-0) at Texas (Lewis 5-5), 1:05 p.m. Arizona (I.Kennedy 5-6) at L.A. Angels (Richards 1-0), 1:35 p.m. San Diego (Richard 3-7) at Oakland (B.Colon 6-6), 2:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox (Quintana 2-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 8-2), 2:10 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 8-4) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 4-5), 2:10 p.m. Boston (F.Morales 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Maholm 4-5), 6:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Interleague Atlanta at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m. Kansas City at Houston, 6:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m. Toronto at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m. Seattle at Arizona, 7:40 p.m. San Francisco at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m. Texas at San Diego, 8:05 p.m.
League leaders The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—Konerko, Chicago, .359; Hamilton, Texas, .330; Trumbo, Los Angeles, .322; Jeter, New York, .316; Fielder, Detroit, .313; MiCabrera, Detroit, .311; Ortiz, Boston, .308. RUNS—Kinsler, Texas, 50; Granderson, New York, 46; AdJones, Baltimore, 46; De Aza, Chicago, 45; Kipnis, Cleveland, 44; Cano, New York, 43; Ortiz, Boston, 43; Reddick, Oakland, 43. RBI—Hamilton, Texas, 62; MiCabrera, Detroit, 53; ADunn, Chicago, 52; Bautista, Toronto, 47; Willingham, Minnesota, 45; Encarnacion, Toronto, 44; Fielder, Detroit, 43. HITS—Jeter, New York, 86; MiCabrera, Detroit, 82; AdJones, Baltimore, 80; Konerko, Chicago, 78; Fielder, Detroit, 77; Hamilton, Texas, 77; De Aza, Chicago, 76. DOUBLES—AdGonzalez, Boston, 22; Kinsler, Texas, 22; Cano, New York, 21; Ortiz, Boston, 21; AGordon, Kansas City, 20; MiCabrera, Detroit, 18; MSaunders, Seattle, 18; Swisher, New York, 18; Willingham, Minnesota, 18. TRIPLES—Andrus, Texas, 5; Rios, Chicago, 5; Reddick, Oakland, 4; JWeeks, Oakland, 4; 9 tied at 3. HOME RUNS—ADunn, Chicago, 23; Hamilton, Texas, 22; Granderson, New York, 20; Bautista, Toronto, 19; AdJones, Baltimore, 18; Encarnacion, Toronto, 17; Ortiz, Boston, 15; Reddick, Oakland, 15; Trumbo, Los Angeles, 15. STOLEN BASES—RDavis, Toronto, 16; Kipnis, Cleveland, 16; Trout, Los Angeles, 16; De Aza, Chicago, 14; AEscobar, Kansas City, 12; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 12; Andrus, Texas, 11; Dyson, Kansas City, 11; Pennington, Oakland, 11. PITCHING—Sale, Chicago, 8-2; Nova, New York, 8-2; MHarrison, Texas, 8-3; Sabathia, New York, 8-3; Darvish, Texas, 8-4; Price, Tampa Bay, 8-4; 10 tied at 7. STRIKEOUTS—Verlander, Detroit, 103; Sabathia, New York, 92; Darvish, Texas, 88; Scherzer, Detroit, 88; Shields, Tampa Bay, 86; FHernandez, Seattle, 84; Sale, Chicago, 82. SAVES—CPerez, Cleveland, 21; JiJohnson, Baltimore, 19; Rodney, Tampa Bay, 18; Broxton, Kansas City, 16; Aceves, Boston, 16; Capps, Minnesota, 14; Nathan, Texas, 13; Valverde, Detroit, 13. NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—MeCabrera, San Francisco, .363; Ruiz, Philadelphia, .362; Votto, Cincinnati, .359; DWright, New York, .357; CGonzalez, Colorado, .335; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, .323; YMolina, St. Louis, .323. RUNS—CGonzalez, Colorado, 51; MeCabrera, San Francisco, 47; Pence, Philadelphia, 46; Uggla, Atlanta, 46; Bourn, Atlanta, 44; DWright, New York, 44; Altuve, Houston, 42; Braun, Milwaukee, 42; Furcal, St. Louis, 42; Votto, Cincinnati, 42. RBI—Ethier, Los Angeles, 55; CGonzalez, Colorado, 51; Beltran, St. Louis, 48; Braun, Milwaukee, 47; Bruce, Cincinnati, 44; Cuddyer, Colorado, 44; Votto, Cincinnati, 44. HITS—MeCabrera, San Francisco, 94; Bourn, Atlanta, 87; Altuve, Houston, 82; CGonzalez, Colorado, 82; DWright, New York, 80; Votto, Cincinnati, 79; SCastro, Chicago, 78; Prado, Atlanta, 78. DOUBLES—Votto, Cincinnati, 28; Cuddyer, Colorado, 22; DWright, New York, 22; Ethier, Los Angeles, 20; Altuve, Houston, 18; Hart, Milwaukee, 18; ArRamirez, Milwaukee, 18; Stanton, Miami, 18. TRIPLES—MeCabrera, San Francisco, 7; Fowler, Colorado, 6; Reyes, Miami, 6; SCastro, Chicago, 5; OHudson, San Diego, 5; 8 tied at 4. HOME RUNS—Beltran, St. Louis, 19; Braun, Milwaukee, 19; CGonzalez, Colorado, 17; Bruce, Cincinnati, 15; Stanton, Miami, 14; Freese, St. Louis, 13; Hart, Milwaukee, 13; Lowrie, Houston, 13; Pence, Philadelphia, 13. STOLEN BASES—Campana, Chicago, 23; DGordon, Los Angeles, 21; Bonifacio, Miami, 20; Bourn, Atlanta, 17; SCastro, Chicago, 16; Reyes, Miami, 16; Schafer, Houston, 16. PITCHING—Dickey, New York, 10-1; Lynn, St. Louis, 10-2; Hamels, Philadelphia, 9-3; Strasburg, Washington, 8-1; MCain, San Francisco, 8-2; Capuano, Los Angeles, 8-2; GGonzalez, Washington, 8-3; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 8-4. STRIKEOUTS—Strasburg, Washington, 100; GGonzalez, Washington, 97; MCain, San Francisco, 96; Hamels, Philadelphia, 92; Dickey, New York, 90; Greinke, Milwaukee, 89; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 88. SAVES—Kimbrel, Atlanta, 19; SCasilla, San Francisco, 18; Papelbon, Philadelphia, 17; Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 17; Myers, Houston, 16; FFrancisco,
What’s happening 3 Clovis High is sponsoring its second annual “Spiking Fun” sand volleyball tournament, with women’s and co-ed divisions, on July 21 at the Lucky Dawg sand volleyball court on Sycamore St. The entry fee is $90 per team, and entry forms can be picked up at Aucutt’s Paint Store, the CHS athletic office or Guthal’s Nursery. A captain’s meeting is scheduled for 7:30 a.m., with pool play beginning at 8 a.m. and followed by single-elimination bracket play. Pool-play matches are two games to 21, bracket play matches are best-of-3. Info: Charlton Guthals 760-5950 or
The Associated Press All Times MDT FINALS Best-of-7 Oklahoma City 1, Miami 1 Tuesday Oklahoma City 105, Miami 94. Thursday Miami 100, Oklahoma City 96 Sunday Oklahoma City at Miami, 6 p.m. Tuesday Oklahoma City at Miam, 7 p.m. Thursday Oklahoma City at Miami, 7 p.m., if necessary June 24 Miami at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m., if necessary June 26 Miami at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m., if necessary
WNBA The Associated Press All Times MDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Chicago 7 2 .778 — Connecticut 7 2 .778 — Indiana 5 3 .625 1 1/2 Atlanta 4 5 .444 3 New York 3 7 .300 4 1/2 Washington 2 5 .286 4 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 10 0 1.000 — Los Angeles 7 3 .700 3 San Antonio 4 4 .500 5 Phoenix 2 6 .250 7 Seattle 2 7 .222 7 1/2 Tulsa 0 9 .000 9 1/2 Saturday’s Games Indiana 84, Chicago 70 San Antonio 98, Los Angeles 85, OT Sunday’s Games Connecticut at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Phoenix at Tulsa, 2 p.m. Minnesota at Seattle, 7 p.m. Monday’s Games Washington at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.
Golf US Open By The Associated Press Saturday At The Olympic Club San Francisco Purse: TBA ($7.85 million in 2011) Yardage: 7,170; Par: 70 Third Round a-amateur Graeme McDowell 69-72-68—209 Jim Furyk 70-69-70—209 Fredrik Jacobson 72-71-68—211 Lee Westwood 73-72-67—212 Ernie Els 75-69-68—212 Blake Adams 72-70-70—212 Nicholas Colsaerts 72-69-71—212 Webb Simpson 72-73-68—213 Kevin Chappell 74-71-68—213 John Senden 72-73-68—213 a-Beau Hossler 70-73-70—213 Jason Dufner 72-71-70—213 John Peterson 71-70-72—213 Retief Goosen 75-70-69—214 Martin Kaymer 74-71-69—214 Matt Kuchar 70-73-71—214 Tiger Woods 69-70-75—214 Casey Wittenberg 71-77-67—215 a-Hunter Hamrick 77-67-71—215 Padraig Harrington 74-70-71—215 Justin Rose 69-75-71—215 Sergio Garcia 73-71-71—215 Charlie Wi 74-70-71—215 Aaron Watkins 72-71-72—215 Michael Thompson 66-75-74—215 David Toms 69-70-76—215
Soccer MLS The Associated Press All Times MDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA D.C. United 9 4 3 30 29 19 Sporting K.C. 9 3 1 28 19 10 New York 8 3 2 26 26 18 Columbus 5 4 4 19 13 13 Houston 5 4 4 19 15 16 Chicago 5 5 3 18 15 17 New England 5 7 2 17 18 18 Montreal 4 7 3 15 19 22 Philadelphia 2 8 2 8 8 15 Toronto FC 1 10 0 3 8 23 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Real Salt Lake 10 3 2 32 25 14 San Jose 8 3 3 27 27 17 Vancouver 7 3 4 25 17 15 Seattle 7 4 3 24 17 13 Colorado 6 7 1 19 20 19 Chivas USA 4 7 3 15 9 17 Portland 3 5 4 13 12 15 FC Dallas 3 9 4 13 16 26 Los Angeles 3 8 2 11 15 21 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Saturday’s Games D.C. United 1, Philadelphia 0 Vancouver 1, Colorado 0 Houston 2, FC Dallas 1 Montreal 4, Seattle FC 1 New England 0, Columbus 0, tie Sporting Kansas City 2, Toronto FC 0 Real Salt Lake 3, Chivas USA 0 Sunday’s Games New York at Chicago, 2 p.m. Portland at Los Angeles,5 p.m.
Auto racing NASCAR Nationwide-Alliance Truck Parts 250 The Associated Press Saturday At Michigan International Speedway Brooklyn, Mich. Lap length: 2 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (3) Joey Logano, Toyota, 125 laps, 133.1 rating, 0 points, $37,600.
762-1886, Yolanda Aguilar 760-0854, or Tisha Brothers @ cardak89@gmail.com. 3 Clovis High has a summer volleyball camp for youth entering grades 5-7 scheduled for July 30Aug. 1 at The Rock. The cost is $30. Flyers are available at the CHS athletic office. Info: Gabe Apodaca 760-6050. 3 Clovis High has a summer volleyball camp for youth entering grades 5-7 scheduled for July 30Aug. 1 at The Rock. The cost is $30. Flyers are available at the CHS athletic office. Info: Gabe Apodaca 760-6050. 3 A Challenger Sports British soccer camp is set for July 16-20 at the AYSO soccer fields, 14th and Norris. The camp and cost include ages 35 from 9-10 a.m. each day ($87); 4-
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2. (4) James Buescher, Chevrolet, 125, 112.9, 0, $36,368. 3. (15) Kurt Busch, Toyota, 125, 105, 0, $22,350. 4. (2) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 125, 112.3, 41, $26,868. 5. (1) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 125, 109.2, 40, $27,293. 6. (11) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 125, 110.7, 39, $21,093. 7. (13) Michael McDowell, Toyota, 125, 95.5, 0, $20,478. 8. (7) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 125, 127.6, 0, $16,045. 9. (17) Brian Scott, Toyota, 125, 103.5, 35, $20,118. 10. (9) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 125, 91.6, 0, $14,250. 11. (6) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 125, 113.8, 34, $19,968. 12. (18) Michael Annett, Ford, 125, 89.1, 32, $19,468. 13. (16) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 125, 83.9, 31, $21,818. 14. (8) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 125, 90.4, 31, $19,093. 15. (23) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 125, 77.6, 29, $19,943. 16. (14) Johanna Long, Chevrolet, 125, 80.6, 28, $19,043. 17. (22) Jeff Green, Toyota, 125, 70.2, 27, $18,793. 18. (5) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 125, 81.4, 27, $18,993. 19. (19) Jason Bowles, Toyota, 124, 66.2, 25, $18,693. 20. (30) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet, 124, 62.7, 24, $19,318. 21. (28) Tayler Malsam, Toyota, 124, 67.5, 23, $18,568. 22. (27) Erik Darnell, Chevrolet, 124, 70, 22, $18,518. 23. (36) Tony Raines, Ford, 124, 58.2, 0, $12,000. 24. (12) Brad Sweet, Chevrolet, 123, 70.6, 20, $18,418. 25. (20) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 123, 73, 19, $19,843. 26. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, 123, 47, 18, $18,293. 27. (33) Danny Efland, Chevrolet, 122, 46.1, 17, $18,243. 28. (37) Angela Cope, Chevrolet, 119, 41.2, 16, $18,168. 29. (21) Jamie Dick, Chevrolet, accident, 116, 51.9, 15, $18,118. 30. (24) Josh Richards, Ford, accident, 116, 52.8, 14, $11,900. 31. (31) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, engine, 76, 49.1, 14, $18,013. 32. (35) T.J. Bell, Chevrolet, engine, 56, 43.4, 12, $11,485. 33. (39) Morgan Shepherd, Chevrolet, handling, 42, 42.5, 11, $11,450. 34. (10) Kenny Wallace, Toyota, engine, 32, 38.8, 10, $11,430. 35. (42) Tim Schendel, Chevrolet, overheating, 15, 38.5, 9, $11,415. 36. (34) Blake Koch, Chevrolet, vibration, 12, 36.6, 8, $11,375. 37. (38) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, engine, 11, 39.4, 0, $11,355. 38. (29) Chase Miller, Chevrolet, overheating, 9, 36.7, 6, $11,316. 39. (26) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, engine, 8, 38.1, 0, $11,190. 40. (41) Michael Guerity, Chevrolet, vibration, 6, 37.5, 4, $11,160. 41. (40) Matt DiBenedetto, Chevrolet, vibration, 5, 35.9, 3, $11,135. 42. (25) Kevin Lepage, Toyota, vibration, 4, 34.4, 2, $11,080. 43. (43) Mike Harmon, Chevrolet, vibration, 1, 32.9, 1, $11,030.
Transactions Saturday BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Placed RHP Josh Beckett on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 12. Recalled RHP Clayton Mortensen from Pawtucket (IL). MINNESOTA TWINS — Recalled RHP Liam Hendriks from Rochester (IL). Optioned RHP Lester Oliveros to Rochester. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Released OF Manny Ramirez from his minor league contract. Recalled RHP Tyson Ross and INF Eric Sogard from Sacramento (PCL). Optioned RHP Evan Scribner and INF Adam Morales to Sacramento. Assigned INF Kila Ka’aihue outright to Sacramento. SEATTLE MARINERS—Selected LHP Oliver Perez from Tacoma (PCL). Optioned RHP Steve Delabar to Tacoma. TEXAS RANGERS — Selected the contract of RHP Justin Grimm from Frisco (TL). Optioned RHP Yoshinori Tateyama to Round Rock (PCL). Transferred RHP Neftali Perez to the 60day DL. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Placed RHP Drew Hutchison on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Robert Coello from Las Vegas (PCL). National League CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with RHP Paul Blackburn, RHP Josh Conway, INF Stephen Bruno, LHP Michael Heesch and C Chadd Krist on minor league contracts. MIAMI MARLINS — Placed RHP Sandy Rosario on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Chris Hatcher from New Orleans (PCL). NEW YORK METS — Placed OF Jason Bay on the 7-day concussion DL. Activated INF Justin Turner from the 15day DL. Agreed to terms with RHP Matt Koch, SS Branden Kaupe, RHP Brandon Welch, RHP Corey Oswalt, C Tomas Nido, 2B Richie Rodriguez, RHP Paul Sewald, RHP Robert Whalen, RHP Matthew Bowman, C Stefan Sabol, RHP Tyler Vanderheiden, RHP Timothy Peterson and 3B Jeff Reynolds on minor league contracts. Assigned Koch, Welch, Rodriguez, Sewald, Whalen, Bowman, Sabol, Vanderheiden, Peterson and Reynolds to Brooklyn (NYP) and Kaupe, Oswalt and Nido to Kingsport (Appalachian). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Recalled C Erik Kratz from Lehigh Valley (IL). Optioned RHP B.J. Rosenberg to Lehigh Valley.
ENMU roper places eighth CASPER, Wyo. — Trey Southern of Eastern New Mexico University’s rodeo team was one-half of a roping team that finished eighth in the average during the College National Finals Rodeo at the Casper Events Center. Southern and Tyler Rees of Odessa College took a seventh-place performance in the short round. The two posted an average of 51.0 and registered a score of 7.3 in the short round.
Grimm wins MLB debut ARLINGTON, Texas — Nelson Cruz hit a towering three-run homer the pitch after Adrian Beltre’s two-run single and the Texas Rangers went on to an 8-3 victory over the Houston Astros, making Justin Grimm a winner in his major league debut Saturday night. Rookie Lucas Harrell (6-5) had held Texas scoreless until those consecutive one-out pitches in the sixth, right after a botched rundown loaded the bases instead of getting out the lead runner. Grimm (1-0), whose contract was purchased earlier in the day from Double-A Frisco, allowed six hits and three runs over six innings. The 23-year-old righthander struck out seven without a walk.
Ron the Greek rallies to win LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ron the Greek rallied to overtake pacesetter Nate’s Mineshaft near the finish line, then held off favorite Wise Dan by a head Saturday in the $437,200 Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs. Ron the Greek, ridden by Jose Lezcano, earned the first automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic through the “Win and You’re In” series. It was his second Grade 1 victory this year, following the Santa Anita Handicap in March. Trained by Bill Mott and owned by Brous Stable, Watchtel Stable and Jack T. Hammer, Ron the Greek paid $20.80, $6.40 and $5.40. Wise Dan returned $3 and 2.80, and Nate’s Mineshaft paid $8 to show.
Hammel pitches one-hitter ATLANTA — Jason Hammel just wanted go deep into the game and give Baltimore’s bullpen some rest. He nearly got his first no-hitter in the process. Hammel pitched a one-hitter for his first career shutout, allowing only Jason Heyward’s two-out single in the seventh inning, and the Orioles beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night. “A no-hitter would’ve been nice, but it gave the bullpen the night off,” Hammel said. “I heard from them. Not one bullpen pitch thrown. That’s huge because we’ve been taxing them pretty good.”
Bruce homers as Reds beat Mets 4-1 NEW YORK — Homer Bailey was at his best with runners on all around him. Bailey pitched out of trouble for eight innings, Jay Bruce hit a three-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 4-1 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory. “Early on I was a little off and once I kind of got loose then everything started flowing pretty good,” Bailey said. Ryan Ludwick added an RBI single to help the NL Central leaders move a season-best 10 games over .500 at 37-27. themselves.
Thinking Out Loud wins CAMPBELLVILLE, Ontario — Thinking Out Loud won the $1.5 million North America Cup on Saturday night, finishing in 1:47 4-5 at Mohawk Racetrack in the world’s richest pacing event to break the stakes record and tie the Canadian mark. Thinking Out Loud, driven by Randy Waples, gave trainer Bob McIntosh his first victory in the event, beating Time To Roll by a head.
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Ambrose takes Sprint Cup pole at over 203 mph By Noah Trister THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MCT photo: David T. Foster III
The Panthers' Greg Hardy zeros in on the tackling dummy during the Carolina Panthers' minicamp in Charlotte, N.C.
While coaches and former players differ on why both say fundamental tackling has suffered.
Defensive fundamentals have taken a hit in NFL By Tyler Dunne MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
GREEN BAY, Wis. — This was part of the pregame ritual. Stretch. Warm up. Carry the same, awkward conversation. Roy Williams got used to it after a while. Every Sunday, a coach, receiver, running back, someone from the other team sauntered over to the Dallas Cowboys safety. Their gaze was always the same. Williams saw fear. “Every game. Every week,” Williams said. “They’d say, ‘Don’t do my players like that.’ I didn’t pay attention. I was about Showtime. When the lights come on and you cross that white line, you’re fair game.” And for nine seasons, arguably no player inflicted more pain than Williams. He was a one-man battering ram, a player who actively sought to remove man from ball. And, of course, big-hit fever spread. Headshots spread. During these past 10-15 years, fundamental tackling has suffered. Opinions on the cause vary. Some former players point to the glorification of kill shots and the need to force turnovers. Coaches point to changing practice habits. Whatever the case, tackling is an issue in Green Bay and elsewhere. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has appeared to reach a breaking point. Personal foul penalties and fines continue to skyrocket. And Bountygate rocked the league earlier this off-season. The program was fueled by malicious hits. There’s no single solution for the commissioner, for the league. But there may be one common denominator. The steady erosion of tackling. In Green Bay, coach Mike McCarthy has made tackling a top priority this offseason. And big picture, maybe improved tackling — though far too blase for the 2minute YouTube clip — helps the league rebound. Williams couldn’t adapt. As the fines accumulated, his patience ran dry. His value faded. He’s skeptical the league can reverse this trend, too. Offenses are scoring at an arcade rate. By shrinking the target point for defenders, Goodell may be trying to encourage better form tackling. Williams says it’s not that easy. “Please tell me when you’ve seen Roger Goodell get his ass on that football field and form tackle somebody,” Williams said. “Yes, there are times when you can form tackle but then there are more times when you have a running back that bounces outside, you’ve squared him up, and he bounces and now the chase is on. “How do you tackle that player? Do you want to be the player on ESPN getting embarrassed or do you want to be the player on ESPN making the tackle, but you get fined?” Others vow there is hope for better tackling in the NFL, and in Green Bay. Not too long ago, tackling was alive and well.
‘One step’ Spare LeRoy Butler the sob stories. For nine of his 12 NFL seasons, the Packers’ safety faced a serpent of a running back. There was no “hitting” Barry Sanders. There was only “tackling” Barry Sanders. Two words served as Butler’s play-toplay compass — “one step.” When facing Sanders, a back who eclipsed 1,300 rushing yards nine times with dizzying flair, Butler tried to slow the game down. He cleansed all recklessness from his game. Butler approached Sanders and paused for millisecond. To collect himself, to avoid the “embarrassment” Williams speaks of. “When you’re about to make a tackle, make one more step before you commit,” Butler said. “Make one more step and
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That’s why we were the No. 1 defense and won the Super Bowl. We had the best tackling team. Yards after the catch were non-existent when we played. The emphasis was on being a good tackler, not on being a good hitter. u LeRoy Butler Former Green Bay Packers safety
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then you wrap up. You want to become a good tackler. Not a hitter. The good hitters don’t play long. “The Chuck Cecils of the world, the (Brandon) Meriweathers, James Harrison, all those guys don’t play long. But a good tackler like Rodney Harrison can play for years because they do it the right way. “Be a good tackler, not a good hitter. The word ‘hitting’ shouldn’t even come up.” Butler said his teams trained how to tackle specific types of backs — from the human pinballs like Sanders to the human sledgehammers like Craig “Ironhead” Hayward and Mike Alstott. Form tackling was practiced often. From 1993-’98, Green Bay ranked eighth, third, seventh, fourth, 20th and fourth in run defense. The year the Packers won it all in 1996, their defense was first overall. “That’s why we were the No. 1 defense and won the Super Bowl,” Butler said. “We had the best tackling team. Yards after the catch were non-existent when we played. The emphasis was on being a good tackler, not on being a good hitter.” So the clip of LaGarrette Blount rampaging through eight Packer defenders irritated Butler. After last season, he broke down 22 missed tackles from Green Bay’s defense. If Sam Shields, Tramon Williams, Charlie Peprah, whoever took just one more step, he said, that number would be much lower. Fellow mid-’90’s Pro Bowl defensive back Darren Woodson also embraced this approach, as boring as it may be. Unsolicited, he brings the Packers’ defense up. Woodson isn’t so kind. “Look at the Packers and how they tackle,” Woodson said. “They are terrible. It’s the worst I’ve ever seen in my life. I love Charles Woodson, but it’s either the spectacular play or the guy’s getting an extra six or seven yards. They are all trying to make that big play.” Not such a bad idea, either. The Packers’ defense forced 45 total turnovers in 2011. Quite possibly, one forced fumble, one risk is worth five missed tackles alone. But Butler and Darren Woodson didn’t think in those terms. Guys were ridiculed by coaches and peers for a missed tackle. A missed tackle equated to week-long shame Woodson believes no longer exists. At Arizona State, linebackers coach Lovie Smith rode him for any missed tackle. In the NFL, Woodson ensured the Cowboys maintained the same pride. “The guy made the catch but the RAC yards weren’t there,” Woodson said. “Myself, Deion (Sanders), Brock Marion, even Larry Brown. . . . There was a sense of embarrassment. Now, there’s no embarrassment. Nobody’s embarrassed if they miss a tackle.”
Maybe there’s a curmudgeon, uphillboth-ways undertone in any former player’s voice. Butler calls the state of tackling today “embarrassing,” adding that Detroit receiver Calvin Johnson could score every week if he wanted. Woodson? The Cowboys “are garbage at tackling,” he said. “They won’t hit a soul.” When was the shift? Woodson points to the end of his career, at the turn of the century. Headhunters always roamed the outfield. Guys like Jack Tatum, Steve Atwater. But Woodson says that mind-set infiltrated the mainstream around 2000 thanks partly to, well, the station he currently works for. “ESPN,” says Woodson, catching himself, “and not just ESPN, but every broadcast you see. The NFL itself is making money off the big hit. Everybody wants to come in and make that big hit. If they do that, they have a chance at Pro Bowls. “Look at John Lynch his whole career. John Lynch could not cover a soul. He couldn’t cover my Mom. I’m serious. It’s that bad.”
The kill shot At first, he can’t pick just two or three hits. There’s a sigh, Roy Williams brainstorms for a moment and the greatest hits album goes something like this. He blasted Emmitt Smith when Smith was in Arizona, the jolt nearly forcing a fumble. He drilled Shaun Alexander on a swing pass, knocking him back two yards. On kickoff coverage against San Francisco — while assuring he never intended to injure a player — Williams said he hit one player hard twice. The second hit broke that player’s leg. And in the tunnel against the Detroit Lions, one Lion was “talking a lot of noise.” So on an A-gap blitz, Williams got underneath that running back trying to block him and knocked him five yards backward. Williams is quick to say he did value tackling. But he’s also no dummy. Knockouts made him a star. His goal, always, was to separate receivers from the ball. His heroes were Ronnie Lott and Atwater. He loved Lott’s tendency to lead with his forearm. Atwater’s classic hit on Christian Okoye? Inspiring. Wincing hits in the secondary aren’t barbaric to Williams. They’re an art form. “I’m not going to say I’m Picasso or Michelangelo, but I mastered the art of separating people from the ball,” Williams said. “It’s all about geometry and your angles and knowing that when somebody catches the ball, you can hit them a certain way and get the ball out.” And how could any other NFL safety not follow Williams’ lead? He made five Pro Bowls. He was all over TV. He said getting on TV was a goal for players. More defensive backs went for the kill shot, the opportunity to make ESPN’s “Jacked Up” segment. “It was the ‘wow factor,’” Woodson said. “It was the fact that he ran through you. There was no wrap up about it. It was, ‘I’m going to run through you as hard as I possibly can.’ Form tackling? Forget all of that.” More important, such collisions lead to turnovers. And turnover differential may be the No. 1 factor between wins and losses. When Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield entered the league in 1999, he said the state of tackling was strong. Winfield has epitomized Butler’s “one step” description. And as the years passed, he felt more and more like a dinosaur. In 13 pro seasons, Winfield has nearly 1,000 tackles and only 14 forced fumbles. There was a change in emphasis. Defenses today, he says, are based on turnovers. Teams will coach accordingly.
BROOKLYN, Mich. — The last time anyone was this fast in qualifying in NASCAR’s top series, Richard Petty was still driving. He’s an owner now, but when Marcos Ambrose won the Sprint Cup pole at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday for Richard Petty Motorsports, the Hall of Famer was on hand to put the accomplishment in perspective. Ambrose posted a speed of 203.241 mph, the first time since 1987 the 200 mph mark was broken during Sprint Cup qualifying. “I can’t hardly remember that far back,” Petty said. “To be able to do it on a flatter race track, not Daytona or Talladega, that is unheard of.” Ambrose made his first Sprint Cup pole a memorable one on a day 19 drivers surpassed 200 mph on the newly paved surface at MIS. Speeds have been soaring since drivers began testing sessions, and NASCAR decided to alter the left-side tires for the race Sunday. The cars slowed down significantly at a practice session after the switch, but the change didn’t affect qualifying. The last pole winner to break 200 mph in this series was Bill Elliott, a quartercentury ago at Talladega. Ambrose had the 11th-fastest pole-winning speed in series history. “It’s going to sound great at the bar when you have had about six too many,” Ambrose cracked. “It is good bragging rights, I will give it that.” Ryan Newman’s track qualifying record of 194.232 mph went by the wayside almost immediately. In fact, 40 drivers broke the mark, set in 2005. Petty won a pole at MIS in
1972 — at 157.607 mph. “When they redid the track and came up here testing and said they were running over 200 mph it was blowing my mind,” Petty said. “I think the last time we even flirted with that was when they redid Atlanta and we ran 198 or 199 mph. We knew it was going to be quick but I think it was a whole lot quicker than what we thought and definitely quicker than what Goodyear was thinking.” Goodyear changed its tire recommendation Friday night, saying the high speeds caused increased left-side tire temperatures. Drivers were routinely exceeding 200 mph in practice, with Greg Biffle topping out with a lap of over 204 on Friday. On Saturday night, after the tire switch, the top speed at practice was 195.647, by Biffle. “The tire is very different. It hasn’t got much grip,” Ambrose said after the extra practice session. “I think we did enough stuff during practice to get a feel for what we need.” Kevin Harvick was second in qualifying. Biffle was third. “I am extremely happy with where I qualified. I just go into turn one and bump Marcos out of the way,” Biffle said. “No, I am extremely happy, I just don’t know about this tire that we are going to.” Carl Edwards had other problems besides the new tires. He’ll start from the back after abandoning his qualifying run. “I think it is a fuel issue,” Edwards said. “It almost feels like there is an air leak or something in the pickup for the fuel. It is running, but it acts like it is running out of fuel. I wanted to run this lap so badly. ... I wanted to be the fastest guy in NASCAR for the last 25 years.”
Cowboys find ambulance well worth it By Megan Cassidy CASPER STAR-TRIBUNE
CASPER, Wyo. — Not many people thought the ambulance was a good idea. Naysayers said driving one around the country wouldn’t be economical, or were just plain “negative,” said Sam Houston State senior Jeremy Melancon. But at 12 miles per gallon and enough sleeping room to waive the cost of hotel accommodations for threeplus people, Melancon thought otherwise. Now he and fellow cowboy Sterling Crawley practically live in the refurbished emergency vehicle throughout the summer months. Melancon said it has delivered the rodeo travel partners to about 100 competitions since they acquired it in October 2010. This past week they brought it to the Casper Events Center, where the two competed in the College National Finals Rodeo. Melancon said he was inspired by the functional ambulances lurking around every rodeo. “When you’re kicking around in your saddle, you start to think, ‘There’s some storage compartments on them. Seems real convenient.’ Better than my truck and camper.” So he and Crawley flew up to Pennsylvania to purchase the old, green-striped vehicle sight unseen. They drove it straight home to Texas — a 27-hour tour — to make it back in time for their next competition. Shortly thereafter, the 1993 has-been got a makeover. The boys took the ambulance to a body shop and a specialized trailer conversion shop, where they spent
an undisclosed amount of money elegantly pimping their ride. A bunk bed, foldout couch and shower were installed; the outside was painted a sharp, solid black and the siren was removed. The lights remain, but Melancon tells the Casper Star-Tribune that it’s rare to see them flash like it’s 1993. “I heard that the cops take impersonating public service vehicles pretty seriously,” he said. Still, the ride has afforded the saddle bronc riders relative notoriety inside the rodeo community. On their way to Garden City, Kan., recently, the vehicle’s fuel filter broke down. A good Samaritan who recognized the black ambulance scooped the two off the side of the road and drove them to and from an auto parts store to replace it. “We got there by the third event,” Melancon said. “We were the fifth.” To this day, the only bling that can be found on the outside are glossy sticker cut-outs of the boys’ signatures, donated by Hooey, a sponsor that also helps out with fuel costs. A third signature denotes the usual presence of a third cowboy, Crawley’s brother Jacobs. The inside sleeps the three comfortably: Melancon on the top bunk, Sterling on bottom and Jacobs on the fold-out couch. It’s not hard to imagine you are in a typical college dorm room — beds unmade, clothes unfolded, shower used for storage. Boots, however, have a special home on the stairs. Jacobs is still a competitor on the professional circuit, but graduated last year and is no longer eligible for the CNFR.
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Brady reflects on loss of mentor, preps for 2012 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It’s been almost four months since Tom Brady lost the single biggest influence in his football life. Tom Martinez was his throwing coach. His mentor. His adviser. You name it. And then, while waiting on a kidney transplant, Martinez died on Feb. 21 from a heart attack during dialysis. It happened to be his 66th birthday. “I had a great level of comfort with Tom over the years,” Brady said. “He was always someone I could call on to rely on him. I know he’s watching down with every throw and I hear his voice in the back of my head after
every throw. Throwing the football is about mechanics. There’s nothing special. It’s just a matter of doing it the right way. The better mechanically you are, the more accurate you’re going to be able to throw the football.” Martinez taught him that, and Brady perfected it. Now, five months after he lost the Super Bowl 21-17 to the New York Giants in Indianapolis, Brady is pushing forward, aiming at 2012. On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, he and the Patriots went through the motions at a Gillette Stadium minicamp. “When you’re not accurate, there’s
a reason for it. It’s not like, ‘Hey you’ve got to throw the ball more accurate.’ No, there’s a reason. What are you doing?” Brady asked. “I’m constantly evaluating every throw. I watch every practice. Every rep I take in practice, I have someone film and I watch it after practice. I just make sure I’m continuing to work on the right things because ultimately when you’re under pressure, your body is going to revert to what it knows. “Muscle memory is a very important thing for a quarterback. Hopefully, you train your muscles to react the way you need them to react when the pressure is on the most. That allows you to throw the ball with velocity and accuracy. The
tougher the games get, the closer the coverages, the more accurate you need to be.” Brady threw for 5,235 yards and 39 touchdowns last season, using many of the mechanics Martinez taught him in California as the veteran quarterback was in high school, preparing for his collegiate career at Michigan. Martinez didn’t coach Brady exclusively, of course. In fact, he also mentored John Elway and JaMarcus Russell over the years, and he followed Bill Walsh and John Madden at the College of San Mateo before being forced to retire due to health concerns. “I have to rely on what he’s taught me over the years. I have a lot of stuff written down of things we’ve talked
Identify or embarrass best? Both By Jim Litke
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SAN FRANCISCO — The real star of this U.S. Open won’t swing a golf club even once this week. Most fans couldn’t pick him out of a lineup. No matter how aggravating The Olympic Club plays, he barely has enough hair left to pull any out. He’s Mike Davis, who became executive director of the U.S. Golf Association only last year, but has been responsible for setting up the U.S. Open courses for a half-dozen years now. One of his predecessors in both jobs, Sandy Tatum, was asked during one of the toughest Opens ever — the so-called “Massacre at Winged Foot” in 1974 — whether the USGA was trying to embarrass the world’s best golfers. “No,” Tatum famously replied, “we’re trying to identify them.” Thanks to Davis’ handiwork alongside the Pacific Ocean this week, golf fans are getting to watch plenty of both. There’s no question about the quality of the names playing musical chairs on the leaderboard — Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, Graeme McDowell and Ernie Els, all of whom have won at least one U.S. Open. But whoever winds up on the top by close of light Sunday will probably know exactly why the place has been nicknamed the “graveyard of champions.” A year after Rory McIlory posted the
lowest U.S. Open score ever — 16under 268 — while pummeling a Congressional Country Club course already softened by rain, one hand is more than enough to count the number of players under par after three rounds at Olympic’s Lake Course. An even better testament to the Davis’ balancing act is that while fans thrill watching their heroes sweat over nearly every par, not a single player has labeled the setup unfair. And this from a notoriously whiny group known to complain when the interior of the courtesy cars clash with their outfits or the wrong brand of shampoo turns up in the locker room. “Most people don’t understand, it doesn’t matter how you set up a course, if you give them the ability to know when the ball lands that it’s going to stop, it’s significantly easier. That’s what is going to make the U.S. Open this year — without us trying to retaliate — that much harder,” Davis said before the players arrived at Olympic. “When it lands, whether it hits the green or it’s in the fairway, it’s going to roll. You have to think about what happens when it lands.” That last part of the puzzle befuddled both the No. 1 and 2 players in the world, Luke Donald and McIlroy, who missed the cut and like countless golf fans are probably burrowed into a
couch in front of the TV with widening grins on their faces. Just before heading for the airport Friday, Donald was asked how much harder Olympic was than Congressional. “What was Rory after two days?” he asked Told it was 10-under par — though it was actually 9 under — Donald brightened and said, “Probably about 10 shots harder then.” Make that 20 shots, since McIlroy was 10 over at the time, but who’s counting? Truth be told, more than a few guys. “Last year we were trying to make birdies in the U.S. Open, and here,” said Kevin Chappell, “you’re trying to just survive.” Exactly what makes it that depends on who you talk to, one more testament to Davis’ skill and the break he caught when four days of dry, sunny weather and light breezes made the course play just as firm and as fast as he envisioned. “It just goes to show that firm greens scare the life out of professional golfers,” Padraig Harrington said. “Off the tee, it’s the most demanding,” Jordan Spieth said. “You’re trying to place a drive out there that’s going to carry 275 and land it in a 10-yard space.” “It’s the reverse cambers,” McIlroy said before departing. Right. Whatever those are.
about and things that I’ve learned, and I have a great understanding of mechanically what I need to be able to do. It’s just a matter of seeing it and being able to correct it. Hopefully, you can correct it between series sometimes,” Brady said. “You don’t always have the fortune to wait until Monday to figure things out. Sometimes you have to figure them out in the middle of the third quarter. That’s something where I have to rely on what he’s taught me over the years.” One thing Martinez always stressed — and Brady has done a good job of on his own — is to take care of his body. Brady had his minicamp weigh-in on Wednesday, and checked in at 228 pounds.
U.S. Open From Page 1C you’ve got to look down as far as the guys at 3 or 4 (over) as having a realistic chance of winning this tournament,” McDowell said. For every bogey Hossler made, he answered with a birdie on the next hole. His only big blunder came on the 11th, when he was too aggressive with a downhill putt and missed his par putt from 6 feet. Two holes later, he hit a heavy chip from the hazard that rolled back down a slope for another bogey. The kid just wouldn’t go away, though, and suddenly he is dreaming big. Hossler wanted to make the cut. Then, he wanted to be the low amateur. Now? “My goal now is to win the tournament,” he said. In the 14 majors he has won, Woods was never worse than par in the pivotal third round and had a scoring average of 68.3. There was no way that was going to hold up on a course like Olympic, though Woods was expecting better than what he delivered on this Saturday. He missed the first fairway, came up short of the third green and wound up with three bogeys through six holes. Woods wasn’t alone in making mistakes. David Toms, tied for the second-round lead with Furyk and Woods at 1 under, played that rugged six-hole stretch in 5 over and fell six shots behind with a 76. Even with the USGA watering the course Friday night and Saturday morning, Olympic was as relentless as ever.
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CNJ correspondent photo: Joshua Lucero
Calf roping winner Garrett Hendrix of Dona Ana watches other riders Saturday night during the New Mexico
Rodeo From Page 1C were a lot of great horses in it tonight,” Cline said. “She’s back and healthy, so we’re ready to go to Rock Springs (Wyo.) and hopefully do well.” As for the state finals
itself, the short-go results didn’t have a major effect on the overall standings of the barrel racing. Entering the Saturday night finale, Leia Pluemer of Bosque Farms had a healthy lead in that event - a margin that was basically insurmountable. The scores heading into the final go-around of the season were accumulated
State High School Finals Rodeo at the Curry County Events Center. from performances in prior rodeos heading into the state finals. That and the results from runs earlier this weekend in Clovis led to a big advantage for Pluemer. “I would have had to hit a barrel all three gos,” estimated Pluemer, 17, on what it would have taken for her to relinquish her lead. Now Pluemer and her fel-
low qualifiers - the top four in each event - turn their attention to Rock Springs and the National High School Finals Rodeo July 15-21. “It’s a lot of fun. I know my team, but not many of the others,” Pluemer said. “When we get to nationals, at that level, we compete as a team.”
Four U.S. cyclists drop Olympics By Dave Skretta THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Four top U.S. cyclists — all former teammates of Lance Armstrong — removed their names from consideration for spots on the Olympic team before its announcement this week. Levi Leipheimer, George Hincapie, Christian Vande Velde and David Zabriskie asked that they be taken out of the running for places on the road cycling team for the Summer Games, USA Cycling announced in a brief statement Saturday. “USA Cycling will not speculate on the reasoning behind their requests and will not have further comment,” the statement said. “Any questions related to their decision should be directed to the individual athletes.” The national governing body for cycling announced Friday the five riders
who will compete in London: Taylor Phinney, Tejay van Garderen, Chris Horner, Timmy Duggan and Tyler Farrar. Leipheimer is currently third overall at the Tour of Switzerland, which concludes Sunday, and was not available for comment. Hincapie is preparing for the Tour de France and was unavailable, while an official for Garmin-Barracuda — Vande Velde and Zabriskie’s professional team — did not respond to a request for comment. All four riders spent time on the U.S. Postal team with Armstrong, the seventime Tour de France champion who is facing fresh doping allegations by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. USADA has also accused Armstrong’s former team manager, Johan Bruyneel, and other associates of being involved in a longstanding doping conspiracy that supplied the champion cyclist’s teams.
Armstrong and Bruyneel have both denied the allegations. According to USADA’s June 12 letter announcing the charges, “numerous riders” from Bruyneel’s teams will testify he gave them performance-enhancing drugs or encouraged them to use them. USADA has kept the identity of those riders secret, so it remains unknown whether the four who removed their names from Olympic consideration are among them. Leipheimer, the reigning Olympic bronze medalist, is arguably the biggest name missing from the roster released by USA Cycling on Friday. He was teammates with Armstrong on the U.S. Postal team from 2000-01, and rejoined Armstrong during his comeback from retirement. He told VeloNews earlier this year that he wasn’t counting on riding at the Olympics.
game.” When Westbrook takes 25 shots in a game — what he’s averaging in this series — the Thunder are 7-7 this season, including playoffs. When he takes less than 25, the Thunder are 53-16. That stat isn’t necessarily one that the Thunder are concerned about. They just say that when Westbrook is producing, they’re better, plain and simple. “It’s not deserving at all because without him we wouldn’t be here at this point and people don’t recognize that,” Durant said Saturday when asked about the criticism Westbrook takes at times. “Everybody thinks he should be a traditional point guard like a (John) Stockton or a Mo Cheeks (now a Thunder assistant coach). There’s a lot of people that cannot be like Russ, either. We need him to play the way he plays. “The best thing about Russ is he comes to work every single day,” Durant added. “That’s what you guys don’t see, is how hard he works and how much he wants it. That’s what I love about him. He doesn’t care what people say, he’s going to play his game and we need him to play his game.” So far against the Heat, his game has been decidedly up and down. Miami has outscored Oklahoma City 56-37 in first quarters of the two finals games. Westbrook is shooting 17 percent (2 for 12) in that quarter. In the final three quarters, the Thunder have outscored the Heat by 26 points. And in those quarters, Westbrook is shooting 47 percent (18 for 38). “We need Russell to score,” Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. “I know some of you don’t like that, but Russell is a very, very gifted, talented player, and we would not be in this
But it wasn’t impossible. Westwood showed that, as did Els, who called it as easy as the course played all week. Kevin Chappell, who tied for third last year to earn a spot in this U.S. Open, had a 68 and takes an unthinkable streak of 24 holes without a bogey into the final round. He was at 3over 213, along with Webb Simpson, who also had a 68. Asked if the experience at Congressional would help, Chappell gave an apt description of what awaits on Sunday. “Last year we were trying to make birdies in the U.S. Open,” he said. “And here, you’re just trying to survive.” Westwood came in right behind Chappell, and while he failed to take advantage on the par 5s, he finished in style with a 40-foot birdie putt on the 18th for a 67. Westwood began this week as the third wheel in a powerful threesome of the top players in the world ranking. Luke Donald, the world No. 1, and defending champion Rory McIlroy have gone home. Westwood now has another chance to pick up his first major. He twice has missed a playoff by one shot, in the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines and the 2009 British Open at Turnberry. He twice as been runner-up in the majors. A win on Sunday would end that heartache, and return him to No. 1 in the world. “I think I’ve probably been in contention in major championships more than anybody else over the last three or four years,” Westwood said. “So I’m looking forward to tomorrow and hopefully go out and have some fun and see what happens.” position without Russell Westbrook.” Two games is hardly a decent or fair sample size. But if the trend — slow Westbrook starts feeding into slow Thunder starts — continues, that could be a particularly big problem for Oklahoma City, especially now that the series has shifted to Miami for the next three games. “He just has to play the game,” said Fisher, the veteran who is Westbrook’s backup and confidant. “We all have to, I think, play a smarter game than what we played in particular in Game 2. But Russell is a phenomenal talent, and he just has to trust his instincts, play his game. But that same focus goes for all of us, Russell, Kevin, James. If there’s two people covering you, somebody else is open, make the pass, and that guy will make the play.” If the Heat had their way, they would probably prefer Westbrook shoot more than Durant anyway. Westbrook is shooting 34 percent in his last seven games against Miami, but the Thunder are still 4-3 in those games. At the same time, Miami also insists there’s no magic reason why Westbrook seems to get more early looks against the Heat than Durant does. “Sometimes that’s the way the game goes, really,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “This is a tough team to try to dictate, OK? We want you shooting the ball; we don’t want you shooting. They’re so aggressive and relentless just coming at you, they’re instinctual. That happens within the flow of the game.” And if it happens that way again in Game 3, Westbrook plans to keep shooting. “I feel like I’m doing a good job of getting better, getting my team better,” Westbrook said. “We’re in the NBA Finals now, and the more negative you hear, the better you’re doing. That’s how I look at it.”