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Too much stress? Try Springmas — Kevin Wilson

December 10, 2013

Happy Hannukah. Merry Christmas. Happy Kwanzaa. A Festivus for the rest of us. But if the holidays bring stress, think about a Springmas. Confused? Unless you’re my friend Shannon or the NSA, you have no idea what I’m talking about. Let’s change that. Two weeks ago, I texted Shannon to ask what she wanted for [...]

Retention means slow promotion — Tom Philpott

December 10, 2013

Air Force enlisted members advance to pay grades E-5 through E-7 faster than they did before recent wars, but still slower than peers in every other branch of service. That dampens total earnings over a 20-year career. The greatest career income difference tied to promotion pace is seen between Air Force and Navy enlisted because [...]

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Faith and Lifestyles

Kevin Wilson: Clovis Media Inc.Joe Whitehurst of Portales with a delivrey of bikes Friday to Clovis Community College. Whitehurst has been president of the Clovis Lions Club for three years. A Friona native, Whitehurst traveled all over the country as a driver for Walmart.

Not your average Joe

December 8, 2013

Name: Joe Whitehurst Hometown: Friona Lives in: Portales Age: 70 Occupation: Retired truck driver for Walmart, private gun seller. Family: Wife: Vickie Wilkerson, Children: Chelsea Wilkerson, Zee Bilal, Lacy Keith, Reggie Shaw and Jody Coleman. Joe Whitehurst has been throughout the country, but considers west Texas and eastern New Mexico as his home. The retired [...]

On the shelves

December 8, 2013

These books are available at the: Clovis-Carver Public Library Lion’s Clubs in the 21st Century by Paul Martin is the story of the human spirit giving at its very best and the civic organization that has evolved into one of the world’s most powerful forces for humanitarian progress. Lions Club International by Jesse Russell tells [...]

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