Freedom New Mexico Anthony Sapp, 16, of Portales was upgraded to stable condition Friday at Lubbock Covenant Children’s Hospital. The teenager suffered a head injury Wednesday when thrown from a vehicle driven by a friend — another 16-year-old. It happened at the 1900 block of S. Roosevelt Rd. 4 1/2. Sapp was taken to Roosevelt […]
2007 Cannon Military Family of the Year nominees announced
The Bailey family Father: Jimmie D. Bailey II Mother: Penny H. Bailey Daughter: Kayla Son: Jim Daughter: Victoria Essay excerpts: Lt. Col. Jimmie Bailey is the deputy commander of the 27th Special Operations Medical Group. Jimmie Bailey Col. Jimmie Bailey has served as a navigator, pilot and flight surgeon throughout his Air Force service. According […]
Banking class can save Airmen from becoming fraud victims
Janet Taylor-Birkey The old joke goes, “I can’t be out of money: I still have checks,” and was obviously spoken by someone who does not manage their bank account very well. Fortunately, Airmen can get help with this important task “This [checking account management class] isn’t the most exciting class,” said Linda Sapp, Family Readiness […]
Organization key to reaching financial success
By Janet Taylor-Birkey It’s the time of year when people think about getting their finances in shape. According to Dave Ramsey, the average enlisted person will have $750,000 go through their hands in a 20- year career. It’s important to know what is going on with that money. When was the last time you looked […]
Music program promotes harmony
By Phil Williams: Guest columnist This is part of a week-long series in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Week” at Clovis Municipal Schools. As I grew up in the central part of New Jersey, I always loved music. Maybe it’s because of all the great artists born in the area — William “Count” Basie, […]