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Father J.A. Campbell purchased the former Deaf Smith County Courthouse for $4,000 in 1916, and a year later, St. Anthony Catholic School had its first permanent home in Hereford.
St. Anthony School celebrates centennial
By Chris Albracht Special to the BRAND
It’s a celebration a full century in the making as St. Anthony School will celebrate its 100th anniversary this weekend with a variety of events. Activities begin Saturday with a Centennial Tea at 10 a.m., in the Antonian Room and school gymnasium on the St. Anthony campus. Those wishing to play dominoes will have that opportunity during the tea. Also at 10 a.m., Deaf Smith County Museum – the original St. Anthony School building, aka, the Red Brick School building – will be open for tours featuring displays of St. Anthony School historical information and exhibits. The day concludes with a Family Dance from 8-10 p.m. in the school gym. Sunday is Parish Day. A centennial mass to honor 100 years of providing a quality, Catholic education for families of Hereford and Deaf Smith County will be conducted by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek at 11:30 a.m. The mass will include the announcement of the 2017 Distinguished Graduate. An open house and pot-luck dinner will follow mass. Past Distin-
guished Graduates, students, faculty and staff in attendance will be recognized.
In the beginning…
Who can know God’s way, except those who are open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit? This must be the very openness that led to significant occurrences that took place from 1897-1917 in two distant areas of the United States – New York and Hereford. An Anglican priest and Anglican novice, who would profess final vows and become an Anglican nun, had dreams of unity between their assembly and the Catholic Church. Father Lewis T. Watson and Novice Laura White met to discuss their dreams and ideas of an order that took the Vows of Poverty and followed in the ways of St. Francis of Assisi. Unfortunately, this idea fell on deaf ears with the leaders of the Anglican Church, but it did little to dampen the zeal to start a new order. In the early 1900s, Catholic families began to migrate from the east into the Hereford area and by 1915, 12 families were reported at St. Anthony’s Church. PLEASE SEE CENTENNIAL | 2
Joining almost 350 of its counterparts from throughout the state, the Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution calling for a proposed state accountability system to be repealed. The Texas Legislature’s passage of House Bill 2804 in 2015 set in motion preparations for a new accountability system for school districts – and their individual campuses – where A-F letter grades will be assigned. With that system set to become law for the 2017-18 school year, HISD and school officials across the state have been in an uproar over inequities in the criteria for determining the letter grades. “The proposed rating system…for schools and districts includes five domains and nu- BLANKENSHIP merous unrelated indicators to determine a single letter grade, leaving the public with an invalid, disconnected reflection of school quality,” the resolution reads. “…the system creates a false impression about students, ignores the unique strengths of each school and unfairly reduces each student’s worth to the school’s assigned grade.” Initial results of the proposed system compiled in the fall and released for lawmakers’ use in the current state legislative session cast unfavorable lights on most districts and their schools. For HISD, the district received two Cs and two Ds in the four domains graded. Of the remaining 36 grades given to its nine campuses, only eight were B or higher, while 12 were D or lower – including Fs in student achievement at Hereford High School and Hereford Preparatory Academy. HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship has called the A-F system “incomplete” and “non-inclusive” of a total education because such things as the arts, athletics and off-campus educational PLEASE SEE REPEAL | 3
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The Texas Historical Commission dedicated a plaque commemorating St. Anthony School in 1993. The plaque adorns the entryway to the original Red Brick School, which now houses Deaf Smith County Museum.
Love’s quietly opens doors
By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
...and counting Since 1955, St. Anthony School has been in its current facility, next to the church on West Park Avenue in Hereford.
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After more than a year in the making – and with little fanfare – Love’s Travel Stop officially opened for business Thursday in Hereford. “We always look forward to opening new locations in Texas,” Love’s founder and executive chairman Tom Love said. “Hereford is a great community that will provide us with an excellent base of employees. “With its location along two U.S. highways, we’re in a good position to serve the community, as well as professional drivers traveling through Texas and New Mexico.” The opening of the company’s 60th outlet in Texas came after more than a year of preparations and construction. Originally slated to be completed in spring 2016, the project ran into delays concerning ingress, egress and drainage issues with the Texas Department of Transportation. Ground was finally broken in late spring 2016, and despite some minor weather delays opened only three weeks behind the updated scheduled completion, according to PLEASE SEE LOVE'S | 2
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CENTENNIAL: St. Anthony School celebrates 100 years in Hereford FROM PAGE 1
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In 1955, Bishop Laurence J. FitzSimon (with shovel) officially breaks ground for St. Anthony School's new building behind the church on West Park Avenue. That building is still in use today. Father Joseph F. Reisdorff, who founded Holy Family Church in Nazareth in 1902, began to offer mass on occasion in the homes of the scattered Catholics in the Hereford area. In 1910, Father J.A. Campbell came to Umbarger, using it as a base to minister to Catholics from Canyon to Farwell. Father Campbell purchased the old Deaf Smith County Courthouse for $4,000, and a year later, the first Catholic chapel was established in Hereford – named in honor of St. Anthony of Padua. The friars and sisters of the Atonement had been received into communion with the Catholic Church. In 1916, Father Campbell began corresponding with the First Superior General of the Friars of the Atonement in Graymoor, N.Y. After requesting assistance, Hereford became the first missionary outreach for the sisters and friars of the Atonement. Shortly afterward, the hopes of Hereford-area Catholics to open a Catholic school became a reality as classes began first in the old courthouse. The Atonement sisters arrived on Aug. 30, 1917 and opened St. Anthony School in a portion of the courthouse. The original sisters from Graymoor who arrived
in Hereford were Sister Christina McEnaney, Sister Pacifica Letak, Sister Agnes Faerback and Sister Benedicta Geer, S.A. In 1918, the St. Francis house on 25 Mile Avenue was purchased and used as a school during the second school term.
In 1926, construction on the first permanent school building, known as the Red Brick School, began on the west side of St. Anthony’s Church. The building was dedicated by Bishop Rudolph A. Gerken on June 10, 1927, and classes began the following September.
Francis began teaching at the school. They would remain at the school until the 198687 school year, when the Franciscan sisters returned and remained through the 2006-07 school year. By 1954, it had become
Building was taken over by Knights of Columbus Council 2778, which utilized the building for its meetings and activities. Eventually, Deaf Smith County officials took over the old school building and converted it to a museum, which was opened on March 12, 1967.
A year later, the sisters moved from the convent to St. Francis House. School was conducted until 1924 at both St. Francis house and convent across the street from the church on Sampson Street. In 1920, Atonement priests and brothers joined the sisters at St. Anthony School and Church – beginning a 68-year term of service that ceased in 1988.
The Atonement sisters taught at St. Anthony School until 1938 when the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament from Victoria arrived. These sisters would remain at St. Anthony School until 1942. In 1942, the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate staffed St. Anthony School until 1981, when the Mission Sisters of St.
clear that a new St. Anthony School building was needed. Bishop Laurence J. FitzSimon broke ground for a new building that year on West Park Avenue, west of the church. On May 15, 1955, he returned to bless and dedicate the new building. After school operations moved to the new building, the Red Brick School
A Texas historical marker was unveiled and dedicated at the former school building on Feb. 6, 1993. St. Anthony School would have its first layperson as principal in the 1985-86 school year in Rita Burgess. The next layperson to serve as principal would be Ann Lueb, who took over in the 198990 school year. Lueb would return to
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Hereford City Manager quickly become another option for residents. Rick Hanna. In addition to the usu“Happy to see Love’s has started operation,” al services provided, the Hanna said. “The city 24-hour, 6,000-squareshould see a notice- foot facility brings a new fast food restaurant to able uptick in town in Carl’s Jr. sales tax revenue Company ofbecause it will ficials said a forcapture more mal ribbon cutthrough traffic ting for the unit than we usually at 901 W. First get. St., near the U.S. “There will be 60-U.S. 385 intera positive impact section, is schedto Love’s being in uled for Thurstown, and they day, Feb. 9 at 10 have also created HANNA a.m. jobs, which is alAs part of those ways good. Love’s has been good to work ceremonies, Love’s will reportedly make sepawith.” In terms of the impact rate $1,000 donations on a local customer to Hereford High School base, Hanna added that and Hereford Snack Pak the new outlet should 4 Kids.
the classroom for three years, beginning with the 1997-98 school year until she resumed her duties as principal in the 2000-01 school year. She would remain principal until 2011, returning to the classroom a second time until the 2013 when she retired. Lueb would return one final time to the school’s top spot during the 201516 school year, serving as interim principal. Other laypersons who have served as principal at St. Anthony School include Nancy Neusch and Linda Aranda. Ana Copeland is in her first year as principal. Following a March 2016 on-site visit by the Texas Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission, St. Anthony School was granted “accredited” status in May. Of note, the commission commended the school for its relationship with the community, classroom instruction, vertical alignment of curriculum and student engagement in learning. The current enrollment at St. Anthony School is 122 students with a staff of 18 teachers and administrators. More than 3,000 students have been educated at the school since 1917, according to Copeland.
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Employees at the new Love’s Travel Stop in Hereford let their new community know Thursday they are officially open for business. The store’s formal ribbon cutting is set for Thursday, Feb. 9.
The Hereford Lions Club Past President’s Committee is preparing to meet and select the 2016 Citizen of the Year. The award is then annually presented at the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce banquet, which will take place this year on Thursday, Feb. 16. Nominations from the public must be submitted in writing in a sealed envelope. When nominating please explain why this nominee is deserving of the award. All nominations must be turned into the chamber of commerce office on Main Street by 5 p.m., Monday,
Feb. 6. Those nominations will be opened at the selection meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7. The selection will done by secret ballot, and the winner will remain a secret until the Feb. 16 banquet presentation. Those wishing to attend the chamber banquet can call the chamber (806-3643333) for tickets. Ticket prices are $25 per person. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the food line will start at 6:15 p.m. The banquet’s guest speaker will be LaDonna Gatlin. The theme is “Tune Up Your Life.” Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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Friends organization can also sign up at the library any weekday during regular business hours. Yearly memberships are priced at $5 for individuals, $10 for families and $15 for clubs and businesses. Friends of the Library president Kathy Allison said book sale revenue supports various library programs – including the summer reading club, an online newspaper collection and adult and youth literacy. The organization raises funds through membership fees and the annual book sale. In 2011, the Friends launched the Margaret Formby Memorial Collection of historical Hereford newspapers, dating from 1901-48. The fully-searchable, indexed collection of vintage local newspapers can be found on the Internet at The Portal to Texas History.
Friends of the Library will hold its annual book sale Feb. 24-25 in the basement of Deaf Smith County library. The members-only sale will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. The public sale runs from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Feb. 25, and during regular library hours until Friday, March 31. Book sale prices are $2 each for hardbacks, 25 cents for children’s books and magazines, 50 cents for good-condition paperbacks, $1 for CDs and DVDs, $2 for audiobooks and $10 per set of encyclopedias. All pricing is at the discretion of the Friends organization. Memberships in Friends of the Library for 2017 will be sold at the door on Feb. 24 for those who wish to shop the presale. Those interested in joining the
testing results as a determining factor. With STAAR results deemed to provide “little meaningful information to guide student learning, inform teachers or report academic progress to parents,” the resolution also noted recent survey that showed a majority of Texans “do not want high-stakes, standardized test scores to serve as the primary basis for a public school rating system.” In joining 338 other school district around the state in approving the resolution, HISD is calling for the system’s “repeal” and development
and burglary of a habitation. Ronnie Lee – Indicted on one count felony driving while intoxicated.
Adrian Casarez – Indicted on one count felony evading with a vehicle. Joshua Max Gonzales – Indicted on separate counts of debit card fraud
An indictment for one count felony evading with a vehicle was also handed down for a person still atlarge.
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Jan. 24 Lorenza Reyes Gonzales, 64, arrested for felony theft.
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experiences are ignored. “The system requires a complex set of rules and calculations to combine a multitude of disparate measures into a single, ‘simple’ letter grade that cannot be supported with explanation, are useless for providing feedback that could be used for improvement and usually align with the wealth or poverty of the students in the school,” a HISD news release said. Much of the objection to the proposed system is its reliance upon State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
The following indictments were handed down by the Jan. 18 session of the Deaf Smith County grand jury:
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REPEAL: of community-based accountability systems that enables districts to customize accountability for their specific needs while also “meeting general state standards.” “We, as a district, believe in educating the ‘whole’ child,” Blankenship said. “Our campuses and district are not defined by a letter grade.” The legislature can either make alterations, make no changes or repeal the plan during the current session. If not repealed, the A-F grading system will become law starting with the 2017-18 school year.
Jan. 25 Pedro Cortez Jr., 39, arrested for possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia. Kristina Marie Torres, 18, arrested for no driver’s license. Jan. 26 Darion Leigh Gomez, 21, arrested on two outstanding city criminal warrants and an outstanding city traffic warrant. Damien Rodriguez, 23, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and on two outstanding felony
Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 25 Miguel Ontiveros, 36, arrested for possession of a dangerous drug. Nathan Luna, 19, arrested for criminal trespass. Abdalrahman Abdalrahman, 21, arrested for driving while license invalid. Jan. 26 Vanessa Cerda, 28, arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Blanca Quezada, 21, arrested for interference with the duty of a public servant. Jose Pineda, 53, arrested for contempt of court-failure to pay child support.
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Vera Lee (Miller) Haney, 76, longtime Hereford resident, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Hereford. A graveside service was held Friday, Jan. 27 in West Park Cemetery. Services were under direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home. Vera was born May 7, 1940, in Whitesboro, to Andrew and Geneva (Aaron) Miller. She married Alfred Leon “Cotton” Haney on May 18, 1962, in Lubbock. They moved to Hereford from Lubbock in 1963. Vera loved
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her Lord. She liked fishing, dancing, listening to music, watching TV and raising her chihuahua’s. She really liked doing things with her friend, Trudy Hobbs. Vera was a very quiet person, however, she spoke her mind when she felt she needed to. Vera was preceded in death by her parents; husband “Cotton” on April 23, 2010; son Steven Neal in 1996; two sisters; and a brother. Survivors include daughters Debra Bilbrey of Howe, and Jennifer Kirby of Broken Arrow, Okla.; son Christopher Neal of Amarillo; sisters Mary Ann Busby of Arlington, Leta Mae Sutton of Edmond, Okla., and Juanita Stanley of Splendora; eight grandchildren; and, her longtime “friends” Trudy, Roy and Brandon Hobbs of Her-
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at 12 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. • Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. • Hereford Study Club meets at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m. • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men) • Praire Acres Activities: 9:30, Discussion; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Bible Study/Spanish; 3, Caption This; 7:30, Bingo. Tuesdays • Deaf Smith County Crime Stoppers Board of Directors, 6 p.m., Hereford Police Department rec room • AA meeting, 8 p.m. Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Support Group for TBI Caregivers meeting at 7 p.m. For information
call 806-364-1892 or email: dgproctor@gmail.com • Order of the Eastern Star, 7 p.m. Masonic Hall • Pilot Club 7 a.m. King’s Manor Lamar Room • American Legion Post 192 monthly meeting at 7 p.m. • Alpha Alpha Preceptor chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m. •Xi Epsilon Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m. • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 1010:30, Floor Exercise • Praire Acres Activities: 8:30, Beauty Shop; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Manicures for our ladies & men; 7:30, Watercoloring Wednesdays • Lions Club, noon, Hereford Community Center • Bippus Extension Education Club, 2 p.m. • NA meeting, 8 p.m., at Hereford
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Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Hereford Senior Citizen’s Association Board Meeting at 9 a.m. • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men). • Praire Acres Activities: 9:15, Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Chicken Soup for the Soul; 3, Bible Study; 7:30, Movie Night.
• Los Ciboleros Chapter NSDAR, 2 p.m. • The Humane Society of Deaf Smith County meets at 7 p.m. at the Animal Control Building. • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise; 10:30-1:00 • Praire Acres Activities: 9:15, Whoga; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Poems; 3, Bean Bag Toss; 7:30, Stain Glass Painting.
Thursdays • Hereford Toastmasters, 6:30 a.m., Amarillo College. • Kiwanis Club, noon, Hereford Community Center. • Hereford Day Care Center Board of Directors, noon, Hereford Country Club. • Merry Mixers Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Hereford Community Center. • AA meeting, 8 p.m., Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648.
Fridays • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex class (men); 11-11:45, P. EX class (women); 1-1:45 P. Ex. class (men); 10-1, Hereford Nursing and Rehab Health Check • Praire Acres Activities: 9:15 Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30 Guidepost; 3, Decorating Bottles; 7:30, Movie Night.
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Sheriff gets go-ahead to pursue technology grant
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For the second time in as many meetings, Deaf Smith County (DSC) Sheriff J. Dale Butler was back in front of the DSC Commissioners Court requesting approval of a resolution. In both cases, the request concerned a needed resolution from the county’s governing body that allows Butler to pursue grant for
equipment and technology upgrades for the Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office (DSCSO). His request at the Jan. 23 meeting revolved around a federal grant program for body cameras. “We already do have and are using body cameras,” Butler said. “This federal grant deals with upgrades to attain better cameras and servers.” While deputies are currently wearing body cameras, Butler explained the upgrades will provide better
video and audio clarity, as well as improving timelines when the cameras are operating. The crux of the upgrade is improved cameras working with improved servers to enhance the overall product. “The updated cameras would be connected to a vehicle’s interior light,” Butler said. “Whenever the vehicle door is opened and the interior light comes on, it will automatically engage both the in-car and
body cameras.” Butler had come before the court on Jan. 9 seeking a resolution to pursue grant funding to switch DSCSO onto a national record system that provides more in-depth and detailed crime data. However, unlike that grant, the federal camera grant does require a matching funds payment from the county if received. Butler said the requirement is that local entities provide a 2 percent
funding match. Of the estimated $35,000 cost of the upgrades, he added that DSCSO has the 2 percent matching funds in its current budget and no additional county funding would be needed. “Both the video and audio evidence provided by the in-car and body cameras is invaluable in court,” Deaf Smith County Judge D.J. Wagner said. Commissioners unanimously approved the resolution.
Roads top commissioners meeting By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
signs, structures, fences, rights-of- sion,” Wagner said. “They are inway, etc., in the county that result vesting $80 million to the south of from” their activities. County Road 7. Road usage and road improve“What they are agreeing to is re“We’ve already done improvements proved the main topic of dis- turning any damaged roads to as ment for that, but the road is going cussion and action during Monday’s good or better condition than when to need extensive work. We should regular meeting of the Deaf Smith it was damaged,” Deaf Smith County put it out to bid.” County Commissioners Court. Judge D.J. Wagner said. Bidding on the project, which In separate agenda items, commisCanadian Breaks also agreed to Wagner estimated would cost sioners dealt with both usage and “upgrade such roads” where neces- $125,000, is required by law beimprovements on one and only im- sary and will notify commissioners cause it exceeds the $50,000 limit provements with the other. of such intentions “prior to for non-bid projects. Commissioners approved construction work.” Commissioner Chris a resolution granting CanaCommissioners Kahlich, whose Precinct 1 dian Breaks the right “to use were assured that includes CR 7, has already all county roads and countyany culvert replacediscussed the situation with owned rights-of-way” during ments that might be Merrick officials. ongoing construction and needed in connec“We should get moving on operation of a 2,000-acre tion with the resoluthis,” he said. “We do have wind farm in Deaf Smith and tion with adhere to the engineering specs to use Oldham counties. the county’s updated for bids.” While only about 25 perrequirements for diArtho said the project cent of the project is in Deaf ameter, depth and could be “good timing” beWAGNER ARTHO Smith County’s Precinct 4, strength. cause of reports that the the road usage is expected to Canadian Breaks Texas Department of Transbe reasonably heavy and consistent has recently made the rounds of portation (TxDOT) was “busy for throughout the life of the project. county elected bodies to get exten- 2018, but looking for 2017 proj“Most of the traffic [in the county] sions on separate tax abatement ects.” will be on the road to the substa- agreements as company officials Kahlich added the county “may tion,” Precinct 4 Commissioner Dale said “financing” is still being sought have a break” in the bidding process Artho said. “The substation will be for the project, whose abatement with paving firm Milligan and Comin Deaf Smith County. dates have been pushed back from pany already set up in the county as “The road should be very well- Dec. 31, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2018. it continued improvements at Herkept.” Commissioners also approved eford Municipal Airport. The caveat of the resolution is letting bids for a paving project on Commissioners approved letting that Canadian Breaks “agrees to re- County Road 7 (CR 7) adjacent to the bids, which will be opened at pair any damage to the road bed, Merrick Pet Foods. Feb. 27 meeting. road surface, bridges, culverts, “Merrick is doing a lot of expan-
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Classic Rolled Tacos Hispanic cuisine is beloved the world over, and much of that infatuation can be traced to Mexico. Mexican cuisine is flavorful and can be enjoyed any time of year. But even ardent Mexican cuisine enthusiasts may never have tried authentic Mexican food. Many Mexican restaurants outside of Mexico offer only a hybrid form of this beloved cuisine that, while delicious, does not reflect traditional Mexican recipes. For those who want a taste of something more authentic, consider the following recipe for “Classic Rolled Tacos” from Kelley Cleary Coffeen’s “200 Easy Mexican Recipes” (Robert Rose). Classic Rolled Tacos Makes 24 tacos 2 3/4 24
cups shredded cooked beef (see below) teaspoon salt 6-inch corn tortillas, micro-warmed (see note) Vegetable oil
1. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine shredded beef and salt. 2. To build tacos, place 11/2 tablespoons of meat at one end of each tortilla, shaping the filling into a short, straight line. Gently roll tortilla and secure with a toothpick (you do not need to seal the ends; the taco looks like a small flute). Deep-fry immediately or place rolled tacos in a resealable plastic bag to keep moist. Refrigerate until ready to cook for up to 2 days. 3. Fill a deep fryer, deep heavy pot or deep skillet with 3 inches of oil and heat to 350 F. Using tongs, gently place 3 to 4 tacos at a time in the hot oil and deep-fry, turning once, until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Lightly season with salt. Serve 3 or 4 per person. Note: Micro-warning corn or flour tortillas gives you a very pliable and soft tortilla and allows you to roll the tacos tightly, so it’s perfect for preparing rolled tacos and taquitos. It is also quick and easy for soft tacos. Boneless Beef 2 1 3 3/4
to 3 pounds boneless beef, chuck or sirloin roast onion, quartered cloves garlic teaspoon salt
1. Place roast in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the meat by 2 inches. Add onion and garlic and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until meat is tender and falling apart, 11/2 to 2 hours. Remove meat. Discard broth or use in another recipe. Let meat cool for 12 to 15 minutes. Shred meat into strands with your fingers or two forks. Add salt and mix well. Let cool completely. Measure out amount needed for recipe and place remaining beef in a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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The Hereford Lions Club received an update on the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville when Trish Wilson of the camp was guest speaker at the club’s Jan. 25 meeting. The Hereford Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon in Hereford Community Center. New members are always being sought, and guests are always welcome.
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SOUTH OF HEREFORD-65 ACRES – 4/2¾/3 exceptional built brick home with many extras and updates, large basement, office, fireplace, central heat/air, mature landscape with sprinkler system, metal frame barn with concrete floor and electricity, cattle working pens/horse corrals, workshop. DEAF SMITH COUNTY CRP – 320 acres +/- NW of Hereford with 319.7 acres in CRP until 2021, mid contract shredding maintenance completed in July 2016. Wildlife and excellent grass cover. 501 SE 2nd Dimmitt Industrial Building with additional vacant lots. Concrete/Metal/Steel structure with over 10,000sqft includes a Store Front, Office, Bathroom, Storage and Workshop with concrete floor, electricity, heaters, two overhead doors and an additional semi-enclosed storage area on the north side of building. Dimmitt, TX. -1006 W Cleveland – 3/2¾/2 brick home with nice updates, large basement (2 rooms), fireplace, central heat/air, very nice patio and landscape with sprinkler system, EFFECIENCY APARTMENT with workshop/garage. CASTRO CO., TX - 102 +/- acre dairy w/home, east of Nazareth on Hwy. 86 w/a dairy capacity of up to 500. CASTRO, CO., TX – 661 ac. +/- w/464 ac. +/- of CRP just expired, 121.6 ac. +/- in CRP until 2020, bal. native grass, on pvmt., great home for a cow or developing for farming. MINERALS/STRONG WATER/PERRYTON, TX. – 830 ac. +/- just out-oftown & adjacent to a city owned property, on all-weather road, beautiful home, tremendous potential for irrigation or residential development. LIPSCOMB CO., TX – 320 ac. developed for irrigation w/2 pivot points in a strong water area! PALO DURO CREEK/CITY LAKE ROAD - 280 ac. +/- West of Canyon w/ irr. circle & strong irr. well on top, beautiful area dwn. below w/lvstk. pens. HART, TX. – 709 ac. +/- in strong water area of Castro County, fully developed w/wells & sprinklers, on pvmt. WALKING G ARENA – Castro Co. - 6.65 ac. +/-, located just on the edge of town, a 120’ X 350’ rodeo arena, ten 12’ X 40’ horse stalls. Electric hook-up for RV & trailers. Large concrete slab for dances, auctions, etc., on pvmt. WIND-ENERGY INVESTMENT – Castro Co., TX. - 1,391 ac. +/-, 9 wind turbines, plus cash lease of irrigated farmland. EXCELLENT LOCATION - Let’s look at 200 S. 25 Mile Ave. A nice, well maintained commercial building w/8 offices, 4 restrooms, reception area, break room, 2 central heat/air units. Two long-time renters w/room for a third. DONLEY CO., TX. – 160 ac. +/- CRP. Good hunting. Irrigation potential. LAMB CO. – 880 ac. +/- sprinkler irrigated, 5 contiguous quarters & 80 ac. +/- 1.75 mi. east, highly improved farm! FOR SALE - JUST DOWN THE ROAD - HOMES and COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN DIMMITT Please view our websites for details on these properties, choice NM ranches (large & small), choice ranches in the high rainfall areas of OK, irr./dryland/CRP & commercial properties. We need your listings on any types of ag properties in TX., NM, OK or CO. www.scottlandcompany.com www.texascrp.com Ben G. Scott – Krystal M. Nelson – Brokers (806) 647-4375 Classified Advertising Policies The Hereford BRAND accepts all advertisement for publication in the classified section on the premise that the product is available as described at the address advertised and will be sold at the advertised price. The Hereford BRAND reserves the right to edit, revise, properly classify or reject advertising copy which does not conform to its rules, regulation and credit policies. The Hereford BRAND does not assume liability or financial responsibility for typographical errors or omissions. We are responsible for the first and correct insertion and report any errors at one. The Hereford BRAND will not be liable for any damages or loss that might occur from errors or omissions in advertisements beyond the amount charged for the advertisements.
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Sports
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Martin inks letter for Wayland By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
Photo by Bryan Hedrick/HISD
In her first game back since clearing concussion protocol, Lady Herd's Haleigh Barba (00) takes a tumble while setting a pick during Tuesday's loss at Amarillo.
Lady Herd hangs tough at Amarillo From Staff Reports AMARILLO – Accepting the challenge, the Hereford Lady Whitefaces did not play meek cows Tuesday before finally succumbing to top-ranked Amarillo, 57-42, in District 3-5A play. Losing their third straight against the district’s three state-ranked teams – No. 5 Canyon, No. 23 Plainview and No. 1 Amarillo – the Lady Herd dropped to 11-14 overall and 3-7 in league play. “We played really well, and we played hard,” Hereford coach Christy Connally said. “We had a much better first and third quarters, which we have been stressing. If we could have controlled our turnovers, we could have stayed with them. “We pressed them, and the pressure was able to create turnovers for us. We’ve been able to stay with most people this season. I am very proud of the girls.” Down 26-18 at the half – thanks in large part to 24 first-half turnover, the Lady Whitefaces trailed 45-34 heading into the final period. Using their defensive pressure, they chipped away at the deficit and pulled within six points before another injury derailed the comeback. Starting junior guard Liz Ramirez went down in the final frame with what is believed to be a season-ending knee injury. Connally said Thursday initial reports were that Ramirez had possibly torn her ACL, but an official diagnosis was awaiting an MRI. “We have to keep the next-man-up mentality,” said Connally, who has seen her varsity ranks thinned by several long-
and short-term injuries this season. “We just have to fill the holes where people have been lost. “Liz brings quickness, defense and scoring to the floor. We need to have players step in and pick each one of those up. Our main goal now is getting everybody healthy and refreshed. The lack of numbers is causing some fatigue problems, but we understand what we have to do.” Lindsey Carrillo did her part to pick up the scoring side by taking game scoring honors with 16 points – that included four 3-pointers on the night and 13 second-half points. Lori Arias scored 8 of her 12 points in the first half as Lexi Escobal, Faith Castaneda, Ramirez and Sam Lookingbill chipped in 5, 4, 3 and 2 points, respectively, to round out the Lady Herd scoring. Sidney Tinner led a trio of Lady Sandie double-digit scorers with 15 points. Zayla Tinner finished with 14 points, and Ashlyn Milton had 11. The Lady Whitefaces were back in district action Friday, after press time, when they hosted Randall. They hit the road Tuesday for Palo Duro before returning for their final home of the season Friday against Dumas. Tip for all games is set for 6 p.m. AMARILLO 57, HEREFORD 42 1 2 3 4 HHS 11 7 16 8 – 42 AHS 16 10 19 14 – 57 Halftime: 26-18, Amarillo HEREFORD (42): Barba 0, Escobal 5, Lookingbill 2, Arias 12, Carrillo 16, Garza 0, Valenzuela 0, Ramirez 3, Villalobos 0, Castaneda 4. AMARILLO (57): Henry 4, Dawn 0, Carter 0, Crockett 2, Mayfield 5, Simpson 3, Milton 11, S.Tinner 15, Darnell 1, Easter 0, Z.Tinner 14, Hand 2.
Despite the fact the local high school baseball season does not officially begin until Feb. 23, Hereford’s Zack Martin has already hit one out of the park. In special ceremonies Tuesday, Martin put his name on the line of a letter of intent to continue his diamond career after high school at Wayland Baptist University (WBU) in Plainview. “This is humbling,” Martin said. “This is something I’ve dreamed about since I started playing baseball.” Cavorting on the diamond since age 4, Martin, who is entering his senior season, has become a stalwart for the Whitefaces in the middle infield. Predominately a second baseman, he has also seen BRAND/John Carson plenty of playing time at shortstop and is looking Flanked by mother Deann, left, and father Phil, right – and with younger brother Jake peering forward to manning those on a shoulder – Hereford senior Zack Martin signs his letter of intent Tuesday to continue his same spots with the Pio- baseball playing career on the diamond at Wayland Baptist University. neers. sire to use his college experience to “We are excited that Zack has cho“You get a lot of action in the mid- improve his game and become a bet- sen to join the Wayland Pioneer famdle infield,” Martin said. “You stay re- ter all-around player. ily,” WBU assistant baseball coach ally involved in the play of the game, He is also anxious to become an Todd Weldon said in a released stateand you also get an opportunity to integral part of the Wayland baseball ment. “Zack will have the opportunity be a defensive leader in the infield.” tradition that has led the Pioneers to work hard and develop as a baseCiting a preference – and a tad to numerous national championship ball player while earning his degree more proficiency – for the offensive tournaments in NAIA Division I – inside of the game, Martin added a de- cluding a trip there last season. PLEASE SEE MARTIN | 8
Sandies blow by Whitefaces, 64-29 From Staff Reports
Photo by Bryan Hedrick/HISD
Hereford's Bo Baker (10) finds the trail tough against the Sandie defense in Tuesday's loss at Amarillo.
District 3-5A
AMARILLO – Opting to look at the big picture, Hereford coach C.J. Villegas chose to retreat and live to fight another day in Tuesday’s 64-29 loss to district-leading and No. 21 Amarillo. While dropping their second game in the last three outings, the Whitefaces (10-13) remained in the District 3-5A playoff hunt at 3-5. “We played with a lot of effort. We just couldn’t score,” Villegas said. “You have to credit Amarillo. They played tough defense.” With star Parker Lowrey slowed by an illness, the Whiteface offense could not get started, and the Herd was looking up at a 32-16 halftime deficit that deepened to 49-23 after three. With his offense misfiring and a rally unlikely, Villegas pulled his starters for the final quarter. “I told them Tuesday the game was over and done,” he said. “We needed to immediately shift our focus to [Friday’s opponent] Randall, and take care of business. “There is still a lot of basketball left to play, and our goal of making the postseason is still there. Friday is biggest game of the season for us. There’s no doubt about it.” The Herd did not notch double-figures in any quarter Tuesday and saw only one player hit double digits as Caleb Martinez led the way with 10 points. No other Whiteface scored more than 5 points as Lowrey was held to a
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season-low 3 points on a first-quarter trey. Despite his illness, Lowrey still pulled down a teamhigh 5 rebounds. Amarillo’s Adam Rivera took game scoring honors with 19 points as teammates Renick Hill and Reagan Hill added 14 and 11 points, respectively. Although losing, other district results Tuesday kept the Herd in the 3-5A playoff chase as one of four teams tied at 3-5 for the league’s No. 4 postseason spot. The Whitefaces were back on the floor after press time Friday when they hosted district rival Randall. They travel to Palo Duro on Tuesday before returning home Friday to host Dumas. AMARILLO 64, HEREFORD 29 1 2 3 4 HHS 7 9 7 6 – 29 AHS 18 14 17 15 – 64 Halftime: 32-16, Amarillo HEREFORD (29): Suarez 0, Herrera 3, Cervantez 0, Escobal 0, DeLozier 0, Martinez 10, Baker 5, Lowrey 3, Castaneda 3, Villrreal 3, Collier 2. AMARILLO (64): Lewis 7, Lambert 4, Rg.Hill 11, Williams 5, Rn.Hill 14, Wieck 2, Auvemann 2, Moffitt 0, Rivera 19, Mba 0.
COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Saturday, Jan. 28 Girls Basketball th th 7 -, 8 -grade A team tourney at Canyon, TBA th th 7 -, 8 -grade B team tourney at Westover, TBA Wrestling Girls varsity at Lady Dons Duals, 10 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 30 Boys Basketball 7th-grade A team at Canyon, 5 p.m. 8th-grade B team at Canyon, 5 p.m. Freshmen at Palo Duro, 6 p.m. 7th-grade B team at Canyon, 6:15 p.m. 8th-grade B team at Canyon, 6:15 p.m. Girls Basketball 7th-grade A team vs. Canyon, 5 p.m. 8th-grade B team vs. Canyon, 5 p.m. 7th-grade B team vs. Canyon, 6:15 p.m. 8th-grade A team vs. Canyon, 6:15 p.m.
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Community members and officials joined Caveness Meatpacking at the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday for the first part of a donation to Hereford Food Pantry. Caveness workers collected a trailer of aluminum cans for recycling with the resulting funds going to help the Food Pantry as it makes it move to a new home on Lee Avenue.
WT online programs among nation’s best From Contributed Sources CANYON – U.S. News & World Report has released its 2017 Best Online Programs, and West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) earned multiple recognition in the coveted rankings, including a No. 6 spot for its online bachelor’s program. The publication announced its 2017 Best Online Programs Jan. 10 as a resource for students seeking information about online programs for degree completion and career advancement. Only degree-granting, online programs at regionally accredited institutions were considered for the list, which includes bachelor’s and graduate degrees
in fields such as business, engineering, education and nursing. “Online learning is relatively new but growing in popularity because of the flexibility it offers,” Anita Narayan, managing editor of Education at U.S. News, said. “We developed the Best Online Programs rankings to provide students with the tools to identify programs that offer top faculty, positive student engagement and generous support services – all of which are key to productive online learning.” WTAMU earned rankings in both undergraduate and graduate programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked undergraduate programs on a variety
of factors, including student engagement, faculty credentials, student services and technology, admissions selectivity and peer reputation. Graduate programs were evaluated on reputation, faculty credentials, student services and technologies and graduation rates. WTAMU’s online undergraduate programs were ranked sixth overall for 2017, up from No. 11 in 2016. A total of 311 institutions with online bachelor’s programs were considered for the 2017 rankings. Areas of online study include business management, business marketing, business law and economics, criminal justice and nursing. West Texas A&M again
earned the highest ranking in the state in this category. Four Texas institutions placed in the top 100 for 2017, but WTAMU was the only Texas institution to earn a spot in the top 10. WT’s online graduate program ranked 26th overall among a total of 141 specialized online graduate business programs considered for 2017.
from an amazing university.” Pioneer coaches were unable to attend Tuesday’s signing due to a road swing that has the team playing in Louisiana this week. However, Martin said recruiting conversations with Wayland coaches revealed he had caught their eyes and piqued their interest not only with his playing abilities but his work ethic. Those reasons were echoed by Hereford High boys athletic director Don DeLozier in noting what made Martin attractive to college programs. “He has a desire to be good at whatever he does – be it baseball, reading, tiddly winks or whatever,” DeLozier said. “He has the work ethic and puts forth the effort to get it done.” Despite only working with Martin for a short time, new Herd baseball coach Bryan Moore was quick to laud the senior. “The No. 1 thing is he has his head on straight and his priorities are in order,” Moore said. “He is a wizard in the classroom, and for Wayland to invest in him shows that can he handle the load. He has a tremendous work ethic. “All those things add up to him being able to handle all that’s involved with college baseball. Just having playing talent is not always the only thing needed for success.” While already knowing what lies ahead – and locking in playing in college on the school’s nickel – provides an amount of satisfaction heading into his final drive with the Herd, Martin exemplified the statements of his AD and coach with how he is looking at the upcoming season. “This just give me more motivation,” he said. “It has put a bit of a chip on my shoulder to show peo-
ple that I deserve to have signed.” The Whitefaces officially begin their diamond campaign Feb. 23-25 at a tournament in Shallowater.
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