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DSCHD swears in new board members By Chris Aguilar BRAND Staff Writer

Last week’s election and its corresponding results topped the discussion at Thursday’s regular meeting of the Deaf Smith County Hospital District (DSCHD) Board of Directors. Members were able to peruse election results and made note of the disproportionate number of early voters in this cycle.

According to election figures, 2,911 people voted early – accounting for 33.7 percent of the total 49.65 percent of local voters. “We sure did have a lot of people in early voting, more than we did on Election Day,” board member June Rudd said. Board member Robert Josserand immediately commented that voters were “getting smarter, or at least the ones who matter.”

Rudd was one of five candidates – including four incumbents – who were vying for four at-large seats on the board. Rudd – as well as fellow incumbents Harold McNutt and Debbie Gonzalez – were re-elected, but all trailed top vote-getter Chris Woodard. Incumbent Rose Mary Barrett failed to retain her seat. The newly elected board members were sworn in,

and Josserand moved that existing officers – president Mike Schueler, vice president McNutt and secretary Gonzalez – be reelected. Regarding one of DSCHD’s oldest ambulance, Hereford Regional Medical Center CEO Jeff Barnhart proposed putting it up for bid or keeping it for county service. Deaf Smith County

Sheriff J. Dale Butler said that keeping the vehicle local would benefit the sheriff’s office. “We could use this as a way to haul our tactical team. Due to the storage room we could also us this as a crime scene vehicle,” Butler said. “This vehicle would be used as a multipurpose vehicle to service the residents of Deaf Smith County.” The board approved

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transferring the ambulance to the sheriff’s office. Financial reports showed stated Hereford Regional Medical Center had a total of 87 hospital admissions and 219 patient stays during October. A total of 26 surgeries were performed during the month, and there were 611 emergency room visits and 104 emergency medical service calls.

Court OKs bid for new truck

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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Hereford Independent School District hosted its annual Thanksgiving for students, parents and first-responders at its respective campuses on Thursday. Families of all sizes enjoyed the festivities and meal, including 4-year-old Arely Ceh, right, who cannot wait to dive into the tray Stanton Learning Center teacher’s aide Roxann Ontiveros has prepared.

The Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office (DSCSO) will be getting a new ride after the Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court accepted a bid for one during Monday’s regular meeting. Approved and funded in the county budget, bids for the vehicle were let last month and opened at Monday’s meeting. Bids from Steven’s 5 Star and Whiteface Ford were received for a pick-up to join the DSCSO fleet. Steven’s offered a 2017 Silverado 1500, four-wheel drive, crew cab model for a bid price of $33,996. According to bid BUTLER documents, the truck carried a base retail price of $39,185 and $44,160 with factory options. Whiteface Ford offered a similarly equipped 2017 F-150 for $32,849.28. Its base price was $36,565 and $43,150 with factory options Both of the proposed vehicles would still need specific options – such as electronics and security measures – to be used for law enforcement. “The specs are the same for both,” Deaf Smith County Sheriff J. Dale Butler said after perusing the bids. “They both meet everything we need. With that being the case, I suggest we go with the lowest bid.” PLEASE SEE COURT | 4

Weather to blame for Love’s delay By Chris Aguilar BRAND Staff Writer

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Weather did what it could and now the opening of the longawaited Love’s Travel Stop in Hereford has been delayed past a scheduled December and into 2017.

The long-awaited arrival of Love’s Travel Stops in Hereford just got longer as weather throughout late summer and early fall put a crimp in construction schedules. A mid-September construction schedule that showed completion by the end of the year has been altered over the course of the past several weeks. “We do not have a set date [for completion],” Hereford Economic Development Corporation executive director Michael Kitten said. “We are looking forward to the opening at the end of December, but it could possibly happen at the beginning of 2017.” Although Love’s officials said in September weather had hindered, but not delayed schedules, subsequent rainfalls have created some problems and the traditional winter prospect of more looms

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Although temperatures were frigid, workers take advantage of sunny, dry and windy conditions to get the jump on pouring cement. on the horizon. Along those lines, officials do not expect an opening in 2016. “We originally planned for the opening to take place at the end of this

year, but it looks like it will happen early next year,” Love’s spokesman Kealey Dorian said. “The building structure is in place, and the crew is working hard on finishing

the inside with wiring, piping and shelving. Crew members will finish up by paving the parking lot. “I have not been by

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arrested for theft of property more than $50 and theft of property more than $20. Eric Pesina, 32, arrested for MTR less than 200. Miguel Ontiveros, 36, arrested for possession of a dangerous drug. Justin Walker, 38, arrested for public intoxication. Raymond Dechant, 60, arrested for interference with public duties.

Nov. 12 Darius Williams, age withheld, arrested for no driver’s license and failure to maintain financial responsibility. Ismael Ontiveros, 21, arrested for driving while intoxicated. Jeremiah David Lozoya, age withheld, arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Frank Alexander Vera, 26, arrested for disorderly conduct.

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Nov. 13 Jeff Brown, 63, arrested for evading arrest. Todd Taylor, 52,

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Nov. 14 Olmos Alfonso, 25, arrested for assault on a family member. Christian Berrera, 23, arrested for criminal trespass. Joey Ramos, 40, arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance.

Nov. 17 Frank Alexander Vera, 26, arrested for public intoxication. Miguel Chingo, 33, arrested for public intoxication.

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The following indictments were handed down the Nov. 9 session of the Deaf Smith County grand jury: Julian Juarez Jr. – Indicted on one count possession of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams of a controlled substance. Abel Rodriguez – Indicted on one count of criminal non-support. Blake Lewis Moore – Indicted on one count burglary of a habitation. Michael Lee Lozoya – Indicted on one count of

possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone. Alan Jay Martinez – Indicted on three separate counts of forgery by passing. Antonio Ortiz Jr. – Indicted on one count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Sergio Cervantes Dominguez – Indicted on one count of forgery. Luis Arturo Rubio – Indicted on one count of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit kidnapping with a deadly weapon

and a second count of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit assault. Leonardo Daniel Rodriguez – Indicted on one felony count of driving while intoxicated. Alyssa Hill Blakely – Indicted on one count of assault on a public servant. Gilberto Contreras – Indicted on separate counts of bail jumping and failure to appear. Felix Barrientos Jr. – Indicted on one count

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of possession of more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams of a controlled substance. Mark James Glover – Indicted on one count of attempted escape.

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• 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); 10-10:30, 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 Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Hereford Senior Citizen’s Association

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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. 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. • 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. Fridays • BINGO at Hereford Elks Lodge, 325 E. Austin Road at 7:30 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); 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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The Deaf Smith County Historical Commission has announced its winners from the 2016 Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11. Above, Hereford Day Care took home the trophy for Best Business, while right, Daniel Esquivel presents Lupe Jimenez and Christopher Jimenez of Aikman Elementary with the Best School plaque. Below, First United Methodist Church’s Best Church entry featured a bevy of local veterans. Below, the Most Patriotic Award went to the float from West Central Elementary.

Public Notice

Red Kettle drive starts Nov. 25 The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign is set to kick off in Deaf Smith County on Friday, Nov. 25. Funds collected from kettles at Amigos, Food King and Walmart – as every year with the campaign – will remain in Deaf Smith County.

NTCH-NM, LLC proposes to construct a 250-fo ot selfsupport cell tower and associated 60 x 60 equipment compound located at 35° 31' 53.56" N, -102° 14' 27.59" W, on Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, in Oldham County, Texas 79010. Public comments regarding potential effects this site may have on any nearby historic properties may be faxed to (214) 380-4962, Re: BOYS RANCH. Please provide any comments within two wee ks of the receipt of this notice.

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DONATE TODAY! As we get ready to expand and move into our new facility, our outdoor dog kennels need some gravel to cover the ground. We would greatly appreciate any donations toward this, so would our dogs. Our quote was about $500. If you can and would like to help your local Animal Shelter please contact us. The Humane Society of Deaf Smith County /HumaneSocietyofDeafSmith (806) 363-6499 DeafSmithHumaneSociety@yahoo.com P.O. Box 2145, Hereford, TX 79045

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Weaver, Gonzales joined in wedlock From Contributed Sources Former Hereford resident Amanda Weaver and Jonah Gonzales of San Antonio were married in a sunset ceremony Oct. 8 at the couple’s home in San Antonio. Weaver is the daughter of Mike and Donna Henry of Mansfield and Tom Weaver of Burleson and granddaughter of Raymond and Mary Schlabs of Hereford. Gonzales is the son of Myra Joseph and George Gonzales, both of San Antonio. Escorting the bride were her father and stepfather for the ceremony officiated by her brother, Jacob Weaver. Kayla Smith was maid

COURT: Vehicle bid accepted FROM PAGE 1

Commissioners then approved the bid from Whiteface Ford. More vehicles are coming the way of DSCSO. Another round of bid openings is expected within the next two meetings for additional vehicle purchases. In other action Monday, commissioners approved the installation of a water

of honor, while Weaver’s sister-in-law Jennifer Weaver served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Marilyn Langford and Anabel Wells. The groom’s brother, Chris, was best man with Nick Torres and Erik Weaver serving as groomsmen. Flower girls were Layla Gonzales and Allie Urby. Ring bearers were Hayden Weaver and Peyton Weaver. Assisting with the reception were the bride’s aunt, Barbara Franks of Hereford, Shyla Harris and Kara Rollins. The couple are planning a wedding trip to Greece in 2017 and will make their home in San Antonio.

LOVE'S: Opening delayed FROM PAGE 1

recently, but things are moving along as planned.” Originally slated to break ground in fall 2015, the project was initially delayed as Love’s was forced to meet a number of state requirements concerning ingress and egress. As part of the $5 million project – and to adhere to those mandates – Love’s will repaving Front, Center and Knight streets adjacent to their First

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Guest speaker Jeff Barnhart, CEO at Hereford Regional Medical Center, updates the Hereford Lions Club on the services provided by and available through the local hospital. Barnhart headlined the weekly meeting of the Hereford Lions Club, which convenes every Wednesday at noon in Hereford Community Center.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Deaf Smith County Appraisal District is taking bids on the following property. Legal Description: Evants Block 21, Lot 10 (N70’ S147.775’)

R1546 Situs: 224 Ave. I -empty lot Minimum bid: $2,010.00

Please bring bids to Deaf Smith County Appraisal District Office, P. O. Box 2298, Hereford, Texas 79045, or bring by 140 E. 3rd Street by November 30th 2016. We have the right to refuse bids. Sealed bids will be opened Wednesday, November 31st bidder fails to bring money, the next highest bidder will be contacted.

70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT On November 27, 1946 LeeRoy Rickman, son of Floyd Jackson Rickman, Sr. and Ida Lou Woods Rickman, and Erma Cross Rickman, daughter of Charles Elbert Cross and Beulah Mae Davidson Cross, were married in Hereford, Texas. On November 26, 2016, Lee Roy and Erma’s three children: Linda Irene Ott and husband, Ronald Gene; Johnny Lee Rickman and wife, Marth Ann Henslee Rickman; Deborah Mae Keyes and husband, Thad Randall Keyes will host a reception from 2:00 - 5:00 at the Hereford Community Center Ballroom located at Park Avenue and Avenue C. The public is invited to attend.

line under County Road HH. “The property owner filled out all the proper paperwork and agreed to meet all specs,” County Judge D.J. Wagner said. Among those specs are requirements concerning the type pipe used and its depth beneath the road – 4 feet.

Street location. The facility will focus on a primary 6,560 squarefoot building on 4.3 acres of land. The site will feature 43 truck spaces, eight gasoline pumps, four diesel pumps and a Carl’s Jr restaurant. City officials had lobbied and preferred an Arby’s. “We will celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony, though a date has yet to be determined,” Dorian said.

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Whiteface press cuts down Titans, 72-57 From Staff Reports

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Lady Whiteface volleyball standout Chandler Vogel, all 5-2 of her, puts her name on the line Tuesday to continue her playing career in college at West Texas A&M.

Volleyball stars ink grants By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor The diversity – and often dichotomy – that is competitive volleyball was on full display this week at Hereford High School as two Lady Whiteface stars signed letters of intent to continue their playing careers in college. In separate, well-attended ceremonies Monday and Tuesday, Meagan Ellis and Chandler Vogel announced their intentions and signed scholarship papers to play volleyball at Southern Nazarene and West Texas A&M, respectively. For even the casual volleyball fan, Ellis’ signing was inevitable. The Lady Whitefaces top scorer for the past two seasons, Ellis has averaged double-digits in kills while also showing versatility with strong mid- and back-court defensive play. “I am really excited – almost speechless,” Ellis said of signing. “I have been playing since I was 6. This is something I have always wanted and dreamed about. “Volleyball is a part of me. I would have been lost without it.” As far as what made Ellis attractive to recruiters and college coaches, Hereford coach Catherine Foerster

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Meagan Ellis inks her letter intent to play volleyball at Southern Nazerene. said it was the same things that made her such a valuable high school player – talent, drive and versatility. Ellis is looking forward to bringing intensity and “some fun” to the Crimson Storm team and is anxious to put to use the things she has learned as a Lady Whiteface. “[Southern Nazarene] is getting a really talented player,” Foerster said. “She offers a lot of options – and not just at one position. All the college coaches like that she is not one dimensional. “I’m anxious to see what she can do.” That sentiment from Foerster holds just as true

Saturday, Nov. 19 Boys Basketball JV at Tascosa tourney, TBA Girls Basketball JV at Amarillo High tourney, TBA Varsity at Panhandle, 1 p.m. Wrestling Jr. High at Tucumcari tourney, 8 a.m. Varsity girls at AHS Takedown, 10 a.m.

for Vogel. A literal juxtaposition to the 6-0 Ellis, Vogel made her mind up a year after starting volleyball at age 12 that she wanted to do this in high school and beyond. “This is crazy,” she said before Tuesday’s signing ceremony. “Unbelievable. I was only 4-foot-7 when I said I wanted to play college volleyball. Now, I’m 5-2 and about to sign. “I always knew if I worked hard enough, then my size wouldn’t matter, and I could make it.” Vogel was the veritable epitome of good things coming in small packages as a two-year team statistical leader at a different position that she expected. A natural librero, Vogel saw team situations necessitate her moving to setter, where she spent the last two season leading the team in assists. As it turned out, Vogel’s perseverance and sacrifice for the team caught plenty of eyes. “She is just a fighter,” Foerster said. “She’s a do’er, and that makes a difference. Coaches love the heart and hustle she brings and the way it rubs off on others. “Heart was a big deal for the coaches at WT. They really like the fight in her.”

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Monday, Nov. 21 Boys Basketball Freshmen at Lubbock Trinity, 5 p.m.

Specifically working on i ts de fe n sive pressure, the Hereford Whitefaces saw the fruit of their efforts in a 7257 win over the privateschool Lubbock Titans to open the season Tuesday. The Herd (1-0) wasted little time in putting the Titans at arm’s length before star Parker Lowrey kept them there with an impressive second half. “I thought we saw some good things,” Hereford coach C.J. Villegas said. “We wanted to work on our press, and we pressed for three-and-a-half quarters. “That really helped. We scored 36 points in transition. We were able to get out, and we ran the floor well.” The Whitefaces used their defensive pressure to stretch a 20-12 firstquarter lead to 42-27 at intermission. Lowrey – a 6-8 senior, All-Region 1 returnee –

Hereford 72, Lbk. Titans 57 1 2 3 4 LT 12 15 12 18 – 57 HHS 20 22 16 14 – 72 TITANS (57): Magee 12, Kjosa 2, Bruffey 2, Kneisley 12, Hoage 18, King 9, Matlock 2. HEREFORD (72): Suarez 4, Cervantez 0, Herrera 2, Escobal 6, DeLozier 4, Martinez 9, Baker 6, Lowrey 24, Villarreal 0, Collier 9, Cruz 6.

awoke at the half and took control of the paint in the final two quarters. After going scoreless in the first quarter, Lowrey dropped 17 of his gamehigh 24 points in the second half. “This win was huge for us,” said Villegas, who has only had most of his varsity roster at practice for barely a week after the end of football. “It is great to get off on the right foot. The best thing was seeing what combinations work best on the floor. “We saw some combinations that will make it tough for opponents to match up

with us.” Lowrey was the only Whiteface to crack double digits as Caleb Martinez and Jade Collier added 9 points each. Sergio Cruz, Isaiah Escobal and Bo Baker chipped in 6 points apiece for the Herd. Cruz and Lowrey each hauled in a team-high 5 rebounds, while Matt Herrera doled out 4 assists and came away with 5 steals. “Beside the win, the best thing was we were to get everybody in to get some experience,” Villegas said. “Baker, Dodge DeLozier, Collier and ‘Gumby’ [Cruz] all got in some good minutes.” Jake Hoage canned four 3-pointers and scored 11 second-half points to lead the Titans with 18. Caleb Magee and Mason Kneisley scored 12 points each. The Herd is back on the court – and on the road – Tuesday when they visit Lubbock High. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m.

Lady Herd pounds paint From Staff Reports

in 6. Haleigh Barba recorded game highs in BORGER – Having what little experience both assists and steals with 5 each. they possess step up out of the gate, the The Lady Herd was able to get the Hereford Lady Whitefaces opened the ball where they needed, but had trouble 2016-17 basketball season Tuesday with finishing in extending a 14-9 first-quarter a 52-33 win over Borger. lead to 33-20 at the half. The lone returning starter and only other Although Castaneda player with extensive and Escobal combined varsity experience led the for more than half of the Hereford 52, Borger 33 way as the Lady Herd (1team’s total points, they 0) was able to get the ball only connected on 7-of-28 1 2 3 4 into the post. HHS 14 19 5 14 – 52 shots (25 percent) from “The game was an BHS 8 12 4 9 – 33 the field. HEREFORD (52): Castaneda 14, important win to get the However, Castaneda Escobal 14, Lookingbill 8, Arias season off on the right drained 8-of-10 free 6, Ramirez 4, Carrillo 4, Barba foot,” Hereford coach 2, Valenzuela 0. throws, while Escobal Christy Connally said. BORGER (33): Dickson 12, hit 6-of-8 as the Lady Lewis 6, Johnson 5, Landers 3, “Offensively, our inside Whitefaces went a Embers 3, Peterson 3, Gilstrap game was a powerhouse. combined 16-of-21 from 1, Pacheco 0. Our points in the paint is the stripe. what won the game.” “We hit double-digit Junior Faith Castaneda scoring in all but one quarter,” Connally paced that effort in putting up 14 points to said. “We definitely need to have better share game scoring honors with teammate starts to the second half. and returning starter Lexi Escobal. “Defensively, we need to do a better job Newcomer sophomore forward Lori rebounding and moving our feet instead Arias hauled in a team-high 9 rebounds – of our hands.” 7 off the offensive glass – while Castaneda The season continues Saturday with a had 4 of her 6 boards and Liz Ramirez 4 1 p.m. tip at Panhandle and Tuesday at of her 5 on the offensive end. Lubbock High. Samantha Lookingbill added 8 points The first home game is set for Tuesday, for the Lady Whitefaces, and Arias chipped Nov. 29 against Coronado.

Tuesday, Nov. 22 Boys Basketball Freshmen at Lubbock, 4:30 p.m. JV at Lubbock, 6 p.m. Varsity at Lubbock, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Freshmen at Lubbock, TBA JV at Lubbock, TBA Varsity at Lubbock, TBA Wrestling Varsity boys at Boys Ranch tri-dual, 4:30 p.m. Varsity girls at Boys Ranch tri-dual, 4:30 p.m. JV boys at Boys Ranch tri-dual, 4:30 p.m. JV girls at Boys Ranch tri-dual, 4:30 p.m.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE (REAL ESTATE) BY VIRTUE OF A Writ of Execution issued out of the 222nd Judicial District Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas, in a certain cause numbered Cl-2006H-121. On the 17th day of October A.D. 2016, styled: Unifund CCR Partners vs. Robert R. Parsons, to me, as Sheriff directed and delivered, I have levied upon this 19th day of October A.D. 2016 and will between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. at approximately 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday in December A.D. 2016, it being the 6th of said month, at official door of the courthouse, 2nd floor, southside of said Deaf Smith County, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all right, title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 19th day of October A.D. 2016, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property: Whitehead, Blk 5, Lot 7-8 (W/2), 0.1607 acres. 401 E. 4th street, Hereford, Texas. Said property is levied on as the property of Robert R. Parsons and will be sold to satisfy the judgment for $10,523.05 Dollars. NOTICE: This property may have other liens, taxes due or encumbrances, which may become the responsibility of the successful bidder.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on this 7th day of November A.D. 2016. J. Dale Butler, Sheriff Deaf Smith County, Texas By Pat Hagemeier, Deputy Sheriff

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Playa Festival a big splash From Contributed Sources St. Anthony’s Catholic School students in thirdsixth grades had the opportunity to learn about the Ogallala aquifer, water cycle and vital nature of playas in the High Plains ecosystem through science, history and presentations at a local playa on Oct. 31 during the school’s Playa Festival. Volunteers representing local and regional experts assisted school staff with the learning experience. Helping to make the festival a learning Contributed photo experience in a classroom Amarillo falconer Jimmy Walker, right, explains to students setting were Hemphill about raptors around playas as WT A&M student Erin Stiede County Underground displays a Harris’ hawk, a frequent sight around playas. Water Conservation District manager Janet Guthrie, who quizzed students on aspects of playa and water cycle knowledge in a $100,000 PyramidContributed photo type game; Mesquite Underground W a t e r St. Anthony’s Catholic School students, from left, Luke Perez and Ashlyn Rocha get a hands-on Conservation District look at the ecosystem connected with playa lakes. education director Whitney Following initial classroom He was assisted by Erin Wiebe, who demonstrated the water presentations, students took part in a Stiede, a wildlife biology cycle through a water tank and overhead field trip to the playa of Lawrence and major at West Texas A&M illustrations; and Hereford playa author Jaime Brorman outside of Hereford. University who has worked and certified Texas Master Naturalist Jim At the playa, students rotated among extensively on public Steiert, who illustrated what playas are a trio of presentations on playa fauna presentations on birds of and why they are important. and p l a y a prey. watersheds. Trevor McVay, natural Jimmy Walker, resource specialist with Contributed photo a falconer from the Bureau of Land Bureau of Land Management natural resource specialist Trevor Amarillo, was Management and holder of McVay acquaints students with some of the amphibians found on hand to a degree in wildlife biology, around playas. show off raptors brought amphibians – c o m m o n l y including mole salamanders and a shorebirds and waterfowl found on area a s s o c i a t e d leopard frog – to illustrate some of playas and explained aspects of the food with p l a y a the amphibians found in playas. He chain, duck and shorebird identification, environs. His also spoke about the importance of the vital nature of playas as a keystone display birds of amphibians as indicators of the health of ecosystem, and wrapped up each presentation with calls imitating species prey included the environment. a barn owl, Steiert did a multi-faceted presentation of puddle ducks found on area playas. Students took part in rounds of game Harris’ hawk that began with a demonstration on the and Aplomado importance of grasslands as buffers and show-type competition as a review, and falcon t h a t filters of water to protect the integrity of teachers from each class were presented is native to playas from siltation. He explained that with small duck calls and some quick Peru, b u t playas are a vital source of recharge to instruction before participating in a representative the Ogallala aquifer in the Southern High joint calling session to wrap up the day’s Contributed photo events. of birds of prey Plains. Hereford playa author and Texas Master Naturalist Jim Steiert informs St. Anthony’s third-grade teacher Lesley that hunt in and Using decoys and wings taken from students about the importance of grasses around playas and the lakes’ vital Lomas coordinated the festival. around playas. waterfowl, he spoke on examples of nature to area ecosystems.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS Last week, we looked at a few verses regarding baptism. But someone will say that we should be baptized because Christ commanded it (Matt 28:19 and Mark 16:15-16)) ..... but that baptism has nothing to do with salvation. However, in Acts chapter 22: 16, when Paul was giving an account of his conversion, he stated that Ananias said to him “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” Are our sins forgiven when we are baptized into Christ? Consider again what Peter said in Acts 2: 38; then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”. In John 3: 3-6, Christ was speaking to Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; Jesus answered and said to him, “most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God”. Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born”? Jesus answered “Most assuredly I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit”. This spiritual birth is described in Romans 6: 1-7 “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin.” In Colossians 2: 12-13, Paul wrote” buried with him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God who raised Him from the dead. And you, being dead in your trespasses and uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses”. Surely we would all like to stand before God with a clear conscience, knowing that our sins have been forgiven. I Peter 3:16 speaks to this: “There is also an antitype which now saves us -baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ”. Also read Hebrews 9:14 and Hebrews 10:22 The Bible is a remarkable book. If you would like to know more, but don’t know where to start, we can help with our study called Search For Truth. It is not difficult to understand. Call with any questions. And remember, if you don’t have a Bible, we will give you one. Call today ! John Sublett 806-344-7147

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ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed proposals addressed to the City of Plainview will be received at City Hall, 901 Broadway, Plainview, Texas 79072 until 2 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2016 for the Milwee Lift Station Replacement. Immediately following the closing time for receipt of bids, proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at Plainview City Hall. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened. Bids will be tabulated and presented to the Mayor and City Council for action at a later date. Bidders are expected to inspect the work site and inform themselves regarding all local conditions. Information for bidders, proposal forms, specifications, and plans are on file at Plainview City Hall and with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., (PSC), Consulting Engineers, 4222 85th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79423. Copies of plans, specifications, and contract documents may be secured at the PSC office, 4222 85th Street, Lubbock Texas 79423, 806.473.2200, as follows: 1. Download documents (.pdf file extension format) from the PSC Info Exchange website after registering as a plan holder with issuing PSC office. No cost or deposit required for this option. 2. One set of paper copies for a non-refundable deposit of $50.00. 3. A digital copy (.pdf file extension format) upon a non-refundable deposit of $20.00 per each CD. Deposit shall be company check or cashiers’ check made payable to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. No partial sets will be issued. Paper Bid Documents will be shipped prepaid to requester. Digital Bid Documents will not be emailed. Addenda will not be faxed to document holders but will be issued to document holders by one of the following methods: 1. Email notification to document holder with link to download addenda from the PSC Info Exchange website. 2. For document holders without email, addenda may be picked up at the issuing PSC office or mailed via the United States Postal Service (USPS). Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any information or informalities in the bidding. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the federally-determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Bids may be held by the City of Plainview for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award. CITY OF PLAINVIEW Honorable Wendell Dunlap Mayor