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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

SUMMER CONCERTS IN LINCOLN

SUMMER CONCERTS IN LINCOLN. . .We are excited to announce Cleis Jordan, an accomplished Organist and Pianist who lives in Lincoln, has agreed to play the Steinway and Sons piano at the Dr. Woods House the 3rd Friday of each month throughout the summer. The recital schedule is:

· May 27th - 1:30 pm - This date includes a presentation about the History of Piano

· June 17th - 2:00 pm - Duets with Charlotte Johnson

· July 15th - 2:00 pm - Della Kate Graham will accompany on Oboe & English Horn

· Aug. 19th - 2:00 pm

· Sept. 16th - 2:00 pm

Please bring a chair for enjoying the music on the front yard. There will not be seating available inside the Dr. Woods House museum.

Cleis Jordan has lived in Lincoln, NM, for 35 years. She & her husband opened Casa de Patron Bed & Breakfast in 1988. Cleis also continued her professional career as a musician, having received a Master of Music degree from the University of Houston. She is the Organist at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Roswell, where they have the finest tracker pipe organs in the state.

Cleis will be playing music on the Steinway square grand piano at the Dr. Wood’s House

museum. The piano was her first love before choosing the organ as her major instrument when in college.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Fort Stanton Memorial Services Saturday, May 28

Numerous volunteer groups from across Lincoln County are assisting in preparation for the

27^th Annual Veteran’s Memorial Service on Saturday, May 28^th, at the Fort Stanton Veteran's Cemetery, State Highway 220, Lincoln County, NM. Here’s the list:

Carrizozo High School students have repainted the cross at the Fort Stanton cemetery.
EcoServants/Americorps of Lincoln County has painted new crosses to replace older ones at the Cemetery and will assist in landscape mowing and trimming immediately prior to the service.
Volunteers from the Spencer Theater Usher group will place almost 1,800 US flags on the graves for the Memorial Day weekend.
Several military or military support groups will also provide services for the event.
The New Mexico Army National Guard will present the colors with the American Legion and the Marine Corp League presenting the gun salute, TAPS and flag raising at the service.
The Alamogordo High School Air Force ROTC unit will pass out programs.
The Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR] will place a wreath at the base of the cemetery obelisk.
The Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle group will have a flag line at the event.
Larry Pope, manager of the Fort Stanton Historic Site, and his staff have continued to have the site prepared including chairs for visitors.

The 27th annual Veteran's Memorial Service and the 117th anniversary of the cemetery will be celebrated on May 28. The service is organized and conducted by Memorial Service Team made up of local veterans’ organizations from Lincoln, Otero and Chaves counties, the New Mexico Department of Veteran’s Services, and New Mexico State Monuments. U.S. Congressman and Air Force Veteran Steve Pearce will deliver the main address at the 11 am. service. The Republican and Democratic Party women will furnish refreshments again following the service.

The general public is invited to any events leading up to and including the May 28^th Memorial. A cordial invitation is extended to all residents from the three County areas to attend this years’ service to pay tribute to both military and merchant marine veterans who have served our nation.

For additional information, contact Larry Holt, Volunteer Coordinator at 575.354.3421.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

This Saturday, May 14th

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Linda Hand - May/June artist at the Library

Linda Hand

Watercolors and Mixed Media

As a native New Mexican, Linda’s love of art started at an early age when her aunt and mother encouraged her to start painting.

After that she took art lessons from local artists and in school.

Through the years Linda has tried several different mediums,

but her true love is watercolor. Mixed media has caught her

attention recently, especially with the use of found objects such

as old window frames. Much of the inspiration for her work comes

from scenes around the state. Her obsession in the last few years

with donkeys and burros comes from a donkey named Jose.

He belonged to Linda’s brother, and she was drawn to his character.

She feels they are such unique animals it makes painting them really

fun. I feel painting is personal, yet something to be shared. Linda says,

“It is always insightful to see and hear others’ reactions to her work.”

Don't forget - Family Pass is still available to check out at your library

The New Mexico State Library and the Dept. of Cultural Affairs is excited to offer an opportunity to Library Card Holders - access to the NM FamilyPass. The FamilyPass provides free admission for up to six people to any of the Dept. of Culture Affairs museums and historic sites. Any Capitan Public Library card holder in good standing may borrow the pass for one week. Passes will be available from 8/1/15 to 8/30/16.