The classic Dickens tale of “A Christmas Carol” was recreated last week in Clovis to a standing ovation at the end of the performance. Adults and kids filled the audience and, as always, good old Marshall auditorium had that special atmosphere of bated breath in anticipation of a theatrical performance. Impressive special effects were included, […]
A little child shall lead them
December 22, 2009
By Curtis K. Shelburne: Local columnist The Lord Jesus and Charles Dickens were both right: the way to be saved is to become a child. That’s not easy. We spend most of our lives trying to be all grown up. Sadly, we generally succeed. All too often, our imaginations start to shrivel about the time […]
County facing budget crisis
June 2, 2004
By Jack King: CNJ STAFF WRITER County Manager Geneva Cooper told county commissioners Tuesday a preliminary county budget does not include raises for county employees. “When we get the final budget, if we have enough money, we can look at that,” she said. Commissioners approved a preliminary budget at the meeting that shows county expenditures […]
Dodson, Raymond
December 10, 2003
RAYMOND DODSON Services: Have been held. Mr. Raymond Dodson, 91, of Portales, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at his home. He was born on May 27, 1912, in Dickens, Dickens County, Texas. He grew up in Dickens County. As a young man he was baptized in the Baptist church in Dickens. For a number of […]
