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Despite continued resistance from at least one corner, the Hereford Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) Board of Directors approved funding for a new Hereford civic center during a called meeting Friday.

The move came four months after the issue was first put before the board and tabled – specifically until results of a non-binding referendum in November were released.

With board member Sally Noyce absent and board president John Perrin con-

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tinuing his vocal resistance to the plan, a 3-0 vote of members Rocky Favila, Jerry O’Rear and Keith Bridwell approved a resolution that $2.5 million of HEDC funds be used as part of the $6.5 million construction price of a new civic center.

Despite abstaining from

the vote, Perrin was contradictory in opinions over the project.

“This has gone on for some time,” Perrin said. “This is a needed project for the city. [Hereford City Manager] Rick [Hanna] and the city should be commended for coming up with this.

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Breaker has not problem taking care of the day's major task Thursday during his appearance Ag Day at Deaf Smith County Bull Barn. St. Anthony's Catholic School fourth-graders Emma Berend and Ringo Hernandez get a first-hand feel of pork rinds before BRAND/John Carson they hit the bag during their tour of the exhibits. For more Ag Day photos, see page 10.

The new year may be less than a fortnight old, but the 2019 tax appraisal season is already in full swing.

Property valuations by the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District (DSCAD) for 201920 property tax assessment are underway, according to chief appraiser Danny Jones.

Thanks to the reality of a limited housing market and announcement of additions at local industries, Jones said early indications are taxes will ultimately increase.

“It looks like home values will go up a lot,” he said. “Because of the situation here, houses in the $40,000$120,000 range are fetching a good price.”

The fact that demand far outweighs the local supply will result in appraisal values – and subsequently tax values – rising.

With that in mind, Jones reminded county property owners of several programs available that can help ease of the tax bite.

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Global economics, politics being felt on local farms

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Trade, tariffs and the 2018 Farm Bill were the main topics of discussion Thursday during the Deaf Smith/Oldham County Farm Bureau annual economic summit.

The event at Hereford Community Center drew more than 50 agricultural producers from the twocounty area.

“I was very encouraged and pleased by the turnout,” Deaf Smith/Oldham County Farm Bureau president Jared Blankenship said. “There were lots of active producers here, and

that is our core audience.

“We appreciate them coming. We know it’s hard to take this time away from family, but, hopefully, we provided useful information to meet the end target – profitability.”

Leading up to the summit, Blankenship noted the focus of the local event was not the usual fare concerning seed, fertilizer and the like.

Those items, he said, were things virtually all farmers were satisfied with in day-to-day operations.

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Officials were encouraged by attendance and active producers on hand for Thursday’s annual Deaf Smith/Oldham County Farm Bureau economic summit.

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In Memory of...

Curtis Don Beard Jr., 56, of Amarillo, returned to his heavenly home Jan. 5, 2019.

A celebration of life service was held Thursday, Jan. 10 at Schooler Funeral Home in Amarillo.

Curt was born May 15, 1962 to Don and Ann (Sales) Beard in Slaton.

He graduated from Hereford High School in 1981. He married Lydia Cortez on Feb. 12, 1982 in Hereford. Curt worked as a contractor in Amarillo. Curt was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and also enjoyed golf. He ac-

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Curt is survived by his daughter, Kerris Montgomery; grandsons Jordyn and Kadyn; father Curtis Don Beard Sr.; sister Lana Sossaman and husband Bruce; nieces Shonda Barnett and Shyla Sossaman; brother Kerry Beard and wife Sharon; and nieces Avery and Emma.

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Jan. 8 Marina Alexis Villalovos, 20, arrested on an outstanding felony warrant.

Jan. 9 Cresencio Barajas Jr., 62, arrested for a second-ormore offense of driving while license suspended and possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drug-free zone.

Gilbert Mendoza, 36, arrested for possession of a prohibited weapon and on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

Jan. 10 Hector Asmial Naya, 20, arrested for burglary of a motor vehicle.

Christopher Sean Speir, 38, arrested for possession or delivery of a controlled substance.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 8 Derick Tranamaine Barnes, arrested for criminal trespass.

Caleb Davis Carrillo, arrested for minor in consumption of alcohol and assault causing bodily injury to a family member.

rested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.

Nathan Edward Mungia, arrested for evading with a motor vehicle.

Raul Holguin Jr., arrested for felony evading.

Miguel Perez, arrested for driving while license invalid with previous conviction or suspension.

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• Prairie Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, Dominoes Mondays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-346-0134 • Rotary Club, noon, Sugarland Mall Grill • Deaf Smith County Historical Museum. Monday thru Friday 10-12 and 1-5. Open the last Saturday 10-2 of each month unless its a holiday.

• Troop 50 Boy Scouts, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Northwest Elementary. All boys ages 11-18 are invited to participate.

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• Al-Anon Group, 7 p.m. at Fellowship of Believers Church, 245 Kingwood, for more information call 364-6045 or 676-7662.

• Hereford Retired School Employees Association meeting will be 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) • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:30, Discussion; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Bible Study/Spanish; 3, Caption This; 7:30, Bingo.

Tuesdays • The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Hereford Senior Citizens • 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@

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• 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 • Prairie Acres Activities: 8:30, Beauty Shop; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Manicures for our ladies & men; 7:30, Watercoloring • Deaf Smith County Library's - Toddler Story Time, 11 a.m.- noon Wednesdays • Crime Stoppers meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Happy State Bank • Lions Club, noon, Hereford Community Center

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HEDC:

ty input [into the project] before we pour concrete,” Perrin said. “There should FROM PAGE 1 be meetings with the city, “This is a big improve- HEDC, Amarillo College, ment for the city and coun- architects, engineers and ty, and a big morale boost- the public over the design and site. er for the community.”

“At this time, it doesn’t However, Perrin distributed a prepared statement feel like a community projcriticizing the city for the ect with full community way it handled the situa- support. I get the imprestion and further lamented sion [design and location] perceived slights because are a done deal. Take it or the HEDC board was not leave it.”

Officials familiar with consulted during planning.

His statement accused design and engineering processes said such the city of not ina move would deforming the HEDC lay actual start of board of intentions a project far longer to use its funds to than “only a month” help construction Perrin said it would costs and not openneed. ing lines of commu“We never looked nication. at it as take it or “If communicaleave it,” Hanna tion had been essaid. “I believe that HANNA tablished, we could is unfair. Your [Perhave had a building nearly done by now,” Per- rin’s] proposal is redundant. I request you follow rin said.

While admonishing the the agenda and vote.

“We vetted the project city for a lack of communication, Perrin had to ad- well. We presented it to mit HEDC board members the voters, and they spoke. should have been more To me, that means go forward from the vote – don’t diligent.

He confirmed HEDC analyze the vote. All other board members had an entities are on board. If you “obligation” to know what don’t want to pass it, then is going on in the city they don’t pass it.”

Perrin raised board feelrepresent and should not have waited for city com- ings of being disrespected because members were not munication.

As with his earlier ob- consulted or informed of jections and questions to the plan before Hanna pre-

I want more community input [into the project] before we pour concrete. There should be meetings with the city, HEDC, Amarillo College, architects, engineers and the public over the design and site.

John Perrin HEDC Board of Directors president the project in the fall, Perrin’s tenor was that of hurt feelings – by himself and reportedly other citizens – over not being more involved in the center’s planning.

The most notable aspects were those of design and location.

“I want more communi-

sented it to the city commission in July 2017.

In canvass of his neighborhood – which reportedly contains a cross-section of city residents – Favila found overwhelming support for a new center.

He specifically noted that citizens were aware of the condition and problems

Despite continued protestations from president John Perrin, the HEDC Board of Directors approved $2.5 million Friday to help fund the new Hereford civic center.

Contributed image with the existing community center.

O’Rear also voiced no opposition to the funding, particularly in light of the referendum vote that saw 55 percent of voters favor the plan.

Reiterating the need for the facility, Perrin kept bemoaning the process.

“People didn’t have a chance to give views and ideas,” he said. “We needed to hear that. We have a chance to get that input now.

“To not allow input from the public now would be the wrong approach to take.”

Perrin specifically pointed out the HEDC funding resolution was not site specific and “open to location,” while also not being specific about the plans and design.

“This is not our project,” Perrin said. “I am very much for a new community center, but by not allowing further community input, I cannot vote for it today as it stands and how the city stands with this.”

Despite his extended objections, Perrin did not cast a vote on the matter as it carried by a 3-0 margin.

According to the resolution, none of HEDC’s $2.5 million will be used for the project until the city has spent the $4 million it allocated for the project.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City of Hereford, Texas proposes to institute annexation proceedings to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city to include the following described territory to-wit: Being an 11.743 acre tract of land out of the South part of Section 78, Block K-3, Abstract No. 1490, K. J. Kibbe, Original Grantee and Abstract Number 863, I. N. Wilkinson, Original Grantee, Certificate Number 920 of the A.B. & M. Surveys in Deaf Smith County, Texas, described by metes and bounds as follows: COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of said Section 78, Block K-3; THENCE North 00 degrees 13 minutes 52 seconds East, along the East line of said Section 78, a distance of 1469.49 feet to a point; THENCE North 89 degrees 47 minutes 28 seconds West, a distance 77.09 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with cap marked “HBD” found for the Southeast and BEGINNING CORNER of this tract; THENCE North 89 degrees 47 minutes 28 seconds West, a distance of 990.55 feet to a 1/2 inch iron rod with cap stamped “HBD” found for the Southwest corner of this tract; THENCE North 00 degrees 02 minutes 02 seconds West, a distance of 516.34 to a 1/2” iron rod with cap marked “HBD” found for the Northwest corner of this tract; THENCE South 89 degrees 47 minutes 28 seconds East, a distance of 990.22 feet to a 1/2” iron rod with cap marked “HBD” found in the West line of U.S. Highway 385 for the Northeast corner of this tract; THENCE South 00 degrees 30 minutes 33 seconds East, along the West line of U.S. Highway 385, a distance of 70.98 feet to a point; THENCE South 00 degrees 00 minutes 05 seconds East, along the West line of U.S. Highway 385, a distance of 445.36 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of this tract; Said tract contains a computed area of 11.743 acres of land.

Public hearings will be held by and before the City Commission of the City of Hereford, Texas: First public hearing: Second public hearing:

Monday, January 7th, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Monday, January 21st, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

In the City Commission Meeting Room in the City Hall at 224 North Lee Street, Hereford, Texas, for all persons interested in the above-proposed annexation. At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and be heard.

Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the things and matters herein mentioned, will take notice.

By Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Hereford, Texas passed and adopted the 17th day of December 2018.

Updated Property Tax Information Now Available for Texas Taxpayers New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions and appraisals, and has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons age 65 or older.

“Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, disabled veteran or taxpayer, it’s important you know your rights concerning the property tax laws.” said Danny Jones, Chief Appraiser of the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District. “You can contact us about any property tax issues with full confidence that we will provide you the most complete, accurate and up-to-date available information to assist you.”

This includes information about the following programs.

• Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans - The law provides partial exemptions for any property owned by disabled veterans or surviving spouses and surviving children of deceased disabled veterans. Another partial exemption is for homesteads donated to disabled veterans by charitable organizations at no cost or not more than 50 percent of the good faith estimate of the homestead’s market value to the disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The exemption amount is determined according to percentage of service-connected disability. The law also provides a 100 percent homestead exemption for 100 percent disabled veterans and their surviving spouses and surviving spouses of U.S. armed service members killed in action.

• Property Tax Exemptions – Non-profit organizations that meet statutory requirements may seek property tax exemptions and must apply to their county appraisal district by a specific date. Businesses that receive tax abatements granted by taxing units; ship inventory out of Texas that may be eligible for the freeport exemption; store certain goods in transit in warehouses that are moved within 175 days; construct, install or acquire pollution control property; own and operate energy storage systems; convert landfill-generated gas; or store offshore drilling equipment while not in use may also be eligible for statutory exemptions.

• Rendering Taxable Property - If a business owns tangible personal property that is used to produce income, the business must file a rendition with its local county appraisal district by a specified date. Personal property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render exempt property such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming.

• Appraisal Notices – Normally, taxpayers receive a notice of appraised value from the appropriate local county appraisal district. The city, county, school districts and other local taxing units will use the appraisal district’s value to set property taxes for the coming year.

• Property Taxpayer Remedies – This Comptroller publication explains in detail how to protest a property appraisal, what issues the county appraisal review board (ARB) can consider and what to expect during a protest hearing. The publication also discusses the options of taking a taxpayer’s case to district court, the State Office of Administrative Hearings or binding arbitration if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the outcome of the ARB hearing.

• Homestead Exemptions – A homestead is generally defined as the home and land used as the owner’s principal residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year. A homestead exemption reduces the appraised value of the home and, as a result, lowers property taxes. Applications are submitted to the appropriate local county appraisal district.

• Productivity Appraisal – Property owners who use land for agricultural purposes or wildlife management can be granted property tax relief on their land. They may apply to their local county appraisal district for an agricultural appraisal which may result in a lower appraisal of the land based on production, versus market value.

• Residence Homestead Tax Deferral - Texas homeowners may postpone paying the currently delinquent property taxes due on the appreciating value of their homes by filing a tax deferral affidavit at their local county appraisal district. This tax relief allows homeowners to pay the property taxes on 105 percent of the preceding year’s appraised value of their homestead, plus the taxes on any new improvements to the homestead. The remaining taxes are postponed, but not cancelled, with interest accruing at 8 percent per year.

• Property Tax Deferral for Persons Age 65 or Older or Disabled or Disabled Veteran Homeowners – Texans who are age 65 or older or disabled, as defined by law, or who qualify for a disabled veteran exemption may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit. Once the affidavit is on file, taxes are deferred, but not cancelled, as long as the owner continues to own and live in the home. Interest continues to accrue at 5 percent per year on the unpaid taxes. You may obtain a deferral affidavit at the appraisal district.

• Protesting Property Appraisal Values – Property owners who disagree with the appraisal district’s appraisal of their property for local taxes or for any other action that adversely affects them may protest their property value to the appraisal district’s ARB. For more information about these programs, contact the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District at 140 E. 3rd Street, Hereford, TX 79045, 806-364-0625, www.deafsmithcad.org . Information is also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.

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Water College set Thursday in Lubbock

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

The fifth annual Water College presented by the Texas Alliance for Water Conservation (TAWC) will be headlined by an overview of cover cropping and irrigation technology presented by Bailey and Parmer County producer Kelly Kettner, a no-till practitioner, and Jeff Miller with Forefront Agronomy.

The Water College is set for Thursday, Jan. 17, at 8:30 a.m. at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The event is free and lunch is provided.

Producers may also obtain CEU credits at the function.

TAWC has project field sites in close proximity locally in Deaf Smith, Castro and Parmer counties. Other field sites that involve over 6,000 acres are located in Crosby, Floyd, Hale, Lamb and Swisher counties.

The scattered sites in the program represent a range of cultural practices including crop rotations, no-till, limited till and conventional tillage, as well as monoculture cropping, land application of manure, and fully integrated crop and livestock systems.

Shawn Wade of Plains Cotton Growers will talk on utilizing new online tools during the event.

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The Texas Alliance for Water Conservation will hold its fifth Water College in Lubbock on Thursday.

BRAND file photo Additional presentations slated include comments by Bob Glodt of AgriSearch Consulting in Plainview on cotton yield response to an array of PET irrigation regimes; remarks by John Duff of the National Sorghum Producers on the

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Victoria Whitehead, recently named general counsel of High Plains

Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 in Lubbock, will give an update on Texas water law and policy, and Kathleen Jackson of the Texas Water Development Board will provide an update from that agency.

Brian Bledsoe a meteorologist and climatologist will cast an eye toward upcoming weather patterns as another crop year approaches.

The TAWC is based at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. A Texas Water Development Board grant funds its operations. Farmers, universities, technology firms and government agencies partner in the effort toward the end of extending the life of the Ogallala aquifer, the largest subterranean aquifer in the U.S. TAWC stages on-farm demonstrations of livestock and cropping systems to compare production technologies, practices and systems to maintain farm profitability while improving water use efficiency toward the end of extending the life of the Ogallala aquifer and maintaining the viability of regional farming and communities.

All production decisions are made by a board of more than 20 producers who are involved in the project.

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Fillin’ the bed to fill bellies The first Holiday Food Drive at Stevens 5 Star Car & Truck Center in Hereford culminated last week as left, Stevens’ Jeremy Gonzales and, right, Jay Stevens of Stevens 5 Star, drop off a pick-up bed teeming with non-perishable food items to Bettie Dickson at Hereford Food Pantry. Stevens officials lauded a donation from the Hereford High Theatre Club for putting the inaugural event over the top.

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Trailer raffle aids Marsh scholarship From Staff Reports

For the 25th year, the Deaf Smith County 4-H Parents Association is selling raffle tickets on a 14-foot W&W stock trailer. The trailer will be given away in a reverse drawing during the Hereford Stock Show on Saturday, Jan. 19.

All proceeds of the Jim Marsh Memorial Trailer Project go to Deaf Smith County 4-H youth in the form of college scholarships, according to Tamara Mimms, president of the 4-H Parents Association.

Total sales are limited to 125 tickets. Tickets are $100 each.

The drawing will begin on Jan. 19 at Deaf Smith County Bull Barn and will continue through the stock show until the last ticket is pulled to determine the winner.

To purchase a ticket, visit Deaf Smith County AgriLife Extension

office, 903 14th St., during regular business hours, or call 806-3643573. Checks should be made payable to “DS 4-H Parents Association.” Ticket holders need not be present at the drawing to win.

From 1987-93, Deaf Smith County’s 4-H Parent Leaders Association awarded a total of $2,700 in scholarships.

In 1993, local agri-businessman Jim Marsh proposed the idea of selling a limited number of tickets, priced at $100 each, for a chance at winning a stock trailer.

In addition to ticket sales, the 4-H scholar funds have been greatly helped by memorial donations over the past 20 years.

Since 1994, more than $176,900 in scholarship funds generated by the local 4-H Trailer Project have been awarded to 81 local high school and four college students to support their pursuit of a high-

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er education.

Deaf Smith County scholars have successfully entered a wide variety of careers, including education, dietetics, agriculture, social work, engineering, medicine, ministry and more.

In recognition of Marsh’s contributions to the local 4-H scholarship program, the 4-H Parents Association renamed their yearly scholarship award as a memorial to its founder following his death in early 2006. The first Jim Marsh Memorial 4-H Scholarships were officially presented in May 2006 to five high school graduates.

Recipients of the local 4-H scholarship are expected to maintain a 2.5 grade point average at a twoor four-year accredited college/ university, enrolling for a minimum of 12 hours each semester and providing written proof of grades and class registration.

veterans’ exemptions, property taxpayer remedies and protesting apFROM PAGE 1 praisal values.

Jones pointed out a they can qualify.

“It is worth finding pair of programs that out. The savings can add allow taxes to be deferred that have proven up.”

Although Jones added beneficial to some in the that none of the nine county.

One provides for deprograms were new or included new codicils, ferral of “currently desome can be taken ad- linquent property taxes vantage of by county due on the appreciating value of their homes.” property owners.

The relief allows the One he noted was filtaxes to be paid at ing a render on 105 percent of the taxable property. preceding year’s A little-known value, plus taxes requirement on new improvethat has a date ments. Remaining mandate, misstaxes are posting which can poned, but not cost taxpayers as cancelled, and acmuch at 10 percrue 8 percent ancent of their bill.

JONES nual interest.

Another proThe other is a gram Jones said is utilized by a number property tax deferral of property owners, but for those 65 or older, not as many as could, is disabled or a disabled filing for Productivity veteran.

The program defers all Appraisal – which Jones current and delinquent called “Ag value.”

Under the plan, if land taxes as long as qualifyis used for agricultural ing property owner conpurposes or wildlife tinues to own and live in management, it is ap- the home.

Jones said 5 percent praised based on production instead of mar- interest accrues on the unpaid taxes, and taxes ket value.

The most known of the must be settled within programs is Homestead 100 days of vacating the Exemption – and senior home.

Full details on the proHomestead Exemption.

The available program grams can be obtained information also covers at the DSCAD office, 140 appraisal notices, over- E. Third St., or at www. all exemptions, disabled deafsmithcad.org.

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Tip of the Day Tips for learning a foreign language At the start of a new year, many people would like to make changes that can lead to personal growth and future success. One of the skills that can open more doors, and even help create personal satisfaction, is learning a new language.

Another Doc Johnson milestone The career of Hereford’s Dr. Howard Johnson continues to reach new heights. After celebrating delivery of his 7,500th baby earlier in 2018, Johnson capped the year with 7,606 births (3,849 boys; 3,757 girls) during his 53-year career. That number included the Dec. 9 birth to Juana and Herminia Castro of the 80th set of twins Johnson has delivered. Joining Johnson and the proud parents as Adriana and Shaira are in the spotlight is Women’s Health nurse practioner Carolyn Jansa, who has assisted Johnson with prenatal care for the past 26 years.

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Deadline nears for essay contest From Staff Reports

High school students with writing and video skills and an appreciation of agriculture are eligible to enter the 2019 National Ag Day essay contest associated with 2019 National Ag Day on March 19.

The Agriculture Council of America is hosting the essay contest under the theme of “Agriculture: Food for Life. How Does Our Nation Lead the Way?” Two categories of national competition will be open including written essay and video essay. The competition is open to students cur-

rently enrolled in grades 9-12. Contestants must be U.S. students, attending school in the U.S., and meet all requirements to compete.

A complete list of rules and regulations for the contest is available at www.agday.org/essay-contest. The deadline for submitting entries in the contest is Jan. 31, 2019.

The national video and written essay winners will each receive $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. to be recognized at the National Press Club event on March 19, 2019.

The Agriculture Council of America, a nonprofit organization com-

posed of leaders in the agriculture, food, and fiber community, organizes National Ag Day, seeking to increase public awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society.

The National Ag Day program encourages all Americans to understand how food and fiber products are produced; appreciate the role that agriculture playas in providing safe, abundant, and affordable products; value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy; and acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food, and fiber industry.

There are many reasons to learn a new language. Doing so can help people land a new job or speak fluently on an overseas vacation. Knowing more than one language can have various cognitive benefits as well.

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages states speaking more than one language can lead to improved memory and problem-solving skills, and may enhance one’s ability to concentrate. Bilingual or multilingual people also may stave off mental aging.

Children take to foreign languages quickly and readily, but people of all ages can learn a foreign language. · Set learning goals. Focus on specific, measurable outcomes. This can include learning a set number of words in a certain period of time to reduce feelings of being overwhelmed by the vast task of learning

a new language. · Invest the time. Set aside consistent time each day to devote to learning a new language. Neuroplasticity, or the ability of the brain to form and reorganize connections, doesn’t come as easily for adults as it does for children. Therefore, practice is necessary for adults to learn new skills. · Use the correct learning style.

Some people are visual learners and others auditory.

Finding out one’s learning style can make the process go smoothly. · Tie learning to culture.

Having a vested interest in the culture of the language a person is trying to learn can facilitate the process and make it more interesting. · There’s no “easy” language. Keep in mind that all languages have their challenges, and one is not easier to learn than another, say linguists. Accepting challenges and sticking with the process can help avid learners along.

Learning a new language can open doors and lead to both professional and personal growth.

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and economic aspect of agriculture on which the local Farm Bureau event sets its sights.

“Everyone always admits we do this because we love the lifestyle,” Blankenship said. “That is true, but at the same time, each of us is also running a business.

“If those businesses are not profitable, then that lifestyle will not last long.”

While the intent of the summit was to focus on profitability, reality is making that a difficult task.

Summit speakers included Steelee Fischbacher of Texas Wheat Producers, TruTrading’s Brock Thompson and Max Harrison from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.

The gist for each presentation – which covered wheat, other grains and livestock – was that much of the American agricultural markets, including those locally, are caught in a geo-political-economic tug-of-war.

Although apologizing if she bored anyone, Fischbacher painted a bleak picture for the future of Panhandle and U.S. wheat that is a potential portent

Trade, tariffs and the 2018 Farm Bill were the major topics of discussion for, left, Brock Thompson of TruTrading, and right, Steelee Fischbacher with Texas Wheat Producers.

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for other areas of agriculture.

In terms of wheat – and corn, as well, she added – current Administration decisions concerning tariffs and trade agreements are leaving producers hanging onto the end of the rope in the metaphorical tug-of-war with virtually no assistance.

The 2018 Farm Bill was

a double-edge sword, Fischbacher reported, with victory claimed for having gotten a measure passed, but disappointment over many of the details.

To complicate matters, the current federal government shutdown is being felt in the Ag community in the Deaf Smith and Oldham counties.

Fischbacher added a

number of producers have missed deadlines for application and re-application to federal programs because offices are closed due to the shutdown.

She did report that all deadlines which passed during the shutdown would be extended when offices re-open the number of days of the shutdown.

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Attendees to Thursday’s Farm Bureau summit talk and eat agriculture before the formal program began at Hereford Community Center.

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Deaf Smith/Oldham County Farm Bureau president Jared Blankenship welcomes Thursday’s gathering to the summit.

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Brief breaks during the work day can dramatically improve one’s ability to focus on a task. A 2011 study published in the journal Cognition found that brief mental breaks can improve focus on a prolonged task.

The study’s authors tested participants’ ability to focus on a repetitive computerized task for 50 minutes under various conditions. The control group performed the task without breaks or diversions. The switch group and non-switch group memorized four digits before performing the task and were directed to respond if they saw one of the digits on the screen whzile performing the task. The switch group was the only group to be presented with the digits twice during the experiment, and both groups were tested on their

memory of the digits at the end of the task. Most participants’ performance declined considerably over the course of the 50-minute task.

However, the performance of those in the switch group did not decline at all, as the two brief breaks to respond to the digits allowed them to maintain their focus throughout the experiment. The researchers behind the study concluded that the switch group’s performance was steady because the brain is built to detect and respond to change, and its performance will actually suffer if it must maintain prolonged attention on a single task without taking a break.

Professionals with a lot on their plates may see their performance improve by taking frequent mental breaks throughout the workday.

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Pesticide training offered Jan. 24 Training for private applicators of pesticides is scheduled in Hereford on Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Nita Lea building, 903 14th St., according to Rick Auckerman, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The class will be offered for agricultural producers and interested individuals who want to obtain a private applicator pesticide license. Those appli-

cants who pass the test will be eligible for licensing through the Texas Department of Agriculture.

The fee will be $10 per person, plus the cost of optional training materials.

Training will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will end about 1:00 p.m.

Those with questions or wanting to sign up to take the class should call the local Extension office, 364-3573.

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Lady Whitefaces gore, stampede Matadors in debut

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Any chance the Hereford Lady Whitefaces had of sneaking up on opponents during the inaugural year of realigned District 3-4A came to an abrupt end Tuesday.

The Lady Herd bolted out of the gate and never looked back Tuesday in a 66-29 drubbing of visiting Lubbock Estacado in their district opener.

Stretching their win streak to season-high four games, the Lady Whitefaces improved to 11-12 overall and 1-0 in league play.

“We played well,” firstyear Hereford coach Bryan Lintner said. “They’re starting to get it. We have been improving every game.

“We have had and will still have growing pains, but they are starting to execute.”

While Lintner was referring to running the offense, it could have meant what the Lady Herd did to the Lady Mats.

Estacado took its only lead in the early moments, 2-0, before Lori Arias drained back-to-back treys, and the Lady Whitefaces were off and running.

A 10-0 spurt capped an 18-4 run that turned a 15-8 first-quarter lead into a 3312 bulge on an Arias jumper with 1:42 to go in the half.

Looking to bite into a 3516 halftime deficit, the Lady Mats turned up the pressure in the third quarter, but could only get as close as 16 points at 39-23 with

Lady Herd’s Nayeli Acosta (22) splits defenders to lay in two of her 12 points during Tuesday’s rout of Lubbock Estacado to open District 3-4A play.

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5:28 left in the third.

The Lady Herd turned the romp into a rout when they opened the fourth period with a 12-0 surge to stretch a 48-25 lead to 60-25 with 4:36 remaining.

The final was the largest lead of the night for the Lady Whitefaces.

A trio of double-figure scorers paced a balanced Lady Herd as Arias took game scoring honors with 15 points that included a 6-of-15 night from the floor on two-point shots and 3-for-7 from behind the arc.

Scoring 10 in the second quarter, Taytum Stow connected on 7-of-8 shots to finish with 14 points, while Nayeli Acosta added 12 points on 5-of-12 overall shooting.

Haleigh Barba and Darcy Dodd chipped in 7 points as the Lady Herd hit 21-of-40 two-pointers (53.6 percent) and 6-of-16 3-pointers (37.5 percent) to finish the game at 48.2 percent.

The Lady Whitefaces held commanding edges in second-chance points (27-8) and points in the paint (3612) on the night.

“We want to work our offense beyond good shots to get great shots,” Lintner said. “We’re focusing on the post because of our depth.

“Barba has been a great leader for us. We couldn’t be here without her. Arias is coming on. We need her to step up, and she’s responded.”

The Lady Whitefaces dominated the glass with a 3828 edge in rebounding after

Lady Whitefaces Andrea Valenzuela (20) and Arely Fraire (32) battle for the rebound as the Lady Herd swept the glass for a 38-28 edge Tuesday.

BRAND/John Carson Andrea Valenzuela pulled down a game-high 8 and Stow had 7.

HEREFORD 66, ESTACADO 29 Score by quarters

1 2 3 4 F Estacado 8 8 9 4 – 29 15 20 13 18 – 66 Hereford

Halftime: 35-16, Hereford ESTACADO (29): Moody 0, Carrillo 0, Childress 6, Johnson 0, Perryman 10, Ewing 0, Whitfield 0, Neloms 6, Hill 0, Sims 7.

HEREFORD (66): Barba 7, Lookingbill 3, Arias 15, Stow 12, Valenzuela 4, N.Acosta 12, Claudio 0, Dodd 6, Fraire 4, M.Acosta 0.

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Saturday, Jan. 12 Wrestling Boys varsity, JV at Hereford Rumble, 9 a.m.

Girls varsity, JV at Lady Longhorns Classic, 9 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 14 Basketball (Boys) 7th-grade A team at Westover, 5 p.m.

8th-grade B team at Westover, 5 p.m.

8th-grade A team at Westover, 6:15 p.m.

7th-grade B team at Westover, 6:15 p.m.

Wrestling Varsity boys, girls vs. Frenship, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17 Wrestling Boys JV at Amarillo Round Robin, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 Basketball (Boys) JV vs. Levelland, 4:30 p.m.

Freshmen vs. Levelland, 6 p.m.

Varsity vs. Levelland, 7:30 p.m.

Basketball (Girls) JV vs. Levelland, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity vs. Levelland, 6 p.m.

Freshmen vs. Levelland, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 18 Basketball (Boys) JV at Canyon, 4:30 p.m.

Freshmen at Canyon, 6 p.m.

Varsity at Canyon, 7:30 p.m.

Basketball (Girls) JV at Canyon, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity at Canyon, 6 p.m.

Freshmen at Canyon, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22 Basketball (Girls) Freshmen vs. Roswell Goddard, 4:30 p.m.

JV vs. Roswell Goddard, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity vs. Roswell Goddard, 6 p.m.

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HELP WANTED

REAL ESTATE

stocking, and cleaning.

No Sundays or Holidays!

A and B Shift hours available. **Apply in person at 1530 US 60 inside Cargill in the cafeteria and ask for Carol (Carol is bilingual in English and Spanish)** Benefits:·Health, Dental, and Life Insurance·401k Retirement Plan·Paid Holidays and Vacations·40 Hour Work Weeks.

SERVICES NEW & REBUILT KIRBY G Models 30% off. New Panasonic Vacuums 25% off. Parts & Repairs on all make & models in your home. 806-3461149 or 806-364-1854.

REAL ESTATE ►SELL-TRADE-LEASE. 300 N. Progressive Rd. 50' X 100' Fleet Terminal / Mechanic Shop. Great location for any business. 806-6476222.

FOR RENT

Marn Tyler

►For Rent: 223 Fir 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, Rent 1050.00 Deposit 1050.00 Available 1st week of November. For Rent: 234 Hickory 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, Rent 950.00, Deposit 950.00 Available mid October. Call 806-344113, 806-346-4114, 806336-6369.

REALTORS 301 W Park ave.

Larger corner Lot With many trees, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, dining room, Living room, office or

beauty shoP With Private front entrance. 2 garages

233 avenue i shoP buiLding , PLumbed

for air comPressor With severaL outLets, overhead door, very good concrete fLoor. oWner/financing avaiLabLe, has Lots of trees $40,000. PossibLy rent.

VEHICLES ►Used Car 2011 Chrysler Town and Country 49000 Mileage Very clean no body damage new tires and battery 9000 obo call 8063603683.

REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

FULL-TIME TELLER POSITION

COUNTRY PROPERTY – 5 acres with large 3 bedroom home. Detached garage/shop, pipe fencing and horse stalls.

QUALIFIED APPLICANT MUST POSSESS: · High School Diploma or Equivalent · Motivation for Great Customer Service · Teller Experience Preferred

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACES – 1-3 private offices, with receptionist and break room. Utilities paid, furnished or unfurnished.

First National Bank of Hereford

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS An Equal Opportunity Employer

Reefer experience needed Different Lanes Schedule your own time off Bonus Pay Paid Vacation Company Driver pay $.45 per actual mile Owner/Operator Pay 77% Trailer Provided ContaCt tom Randolph: 806-282-5531

LA PLATA MANOR

Home of the nicest folks in Texas!

1 and 2 bedrooms with carpet, stove, refrigerator, washer dryer hook-ups, central heat and air. Valid 62 years of age or disabled at any age.

1 year contract. Security deposit:$200 Rent depends on income.

Applications: 425 Ranger Drive Monday Thru Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Telephone: 364-2222 TDD# 1-800-735-2988 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

RAUL VALDEZ 806-346-5140

705 n. main st.

3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage and carPort. fuLL basement.

FOR LEASE

Please apply in person: 301 W. 3rd St. Hereford, TX

Owner/Operator Company Drivers Needed

MARN TYLER 806-344-4174

country home on e 15th street 4 acres, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 Living areas, 4 car carPort With shoP area.

806-364-0153 • 1100 W. 1st St. Denise Teel, GRI Teel Star Inc. - Broker 806.341.5937

Jerry Teel, SFR REALTOR® 806.341.5936

www.DeniseTeel.com

JUST LISTED! Castro Co., TX - Super nice shop built in 2008, addtl. space added in 2010, insulted & heated, office space & bathroom, w/4 tall bay doors sitting on 4 acres w/hwy. frontage.

PRICE REDUCED! 10520 US HWY 60–CANYON-Out of City Limits - Brown Avenue. 1.722 Acres on the west edge of Canyon. 3/2/2. REMODELED KITCHEN! 2 living areas, fireplace, man cave/basement, lg laundry room, finished out garage, newer windows, metal framed Shop (30’X50’) with two overhead doors, concrete, electricity and insulation.

PRICE REDUCED! 3850 CR 1-HEREFORD–4.20 surveyed acres.

2/1¾/2 brick home with immaculate landscape, all-weather road, wood burning stove, Class 4 roof. Steel siding, windows, front and rear glass doors and insulated garage doors were installed approx.

8 years ago. Central heat/air and domestic well. @40’X 90’ Barn/ Shop:wood frame, metal siding, foam insulated, central heat/air, LED lighting, concrete floor. Exterior, automatic, rollup, Overhead Door and 3-phase electricity to the barn and the home.

1849 CR 518-DIMMITT–5 Acres+/- 3/2.5/2 brick home, office & basement. Large living room w/fireplace, remodeled kitchen w/ granite countertops. Master Suite. Central heat/air (home is all electric), Class IV roof, domestic well & septic system. Beautiful landscape & Patios w/hot tub & sprinkler system. All-weather road.

30’X 60’ BARN w/metal frame & siding, insulated, concrete floors, electricity, water, temperature controlled exhaust fan, covered piperail corrals/pens on two sides of the barn. Approx 1.4 acres native grass fenced & adjoins livestock barn. Room for an Arena.

709 W. LEE–Dimmitt, TX–3/2.5/2 brick home w/beautiful wood accents, spacious kitchen, living room w/fireplace, dining room & large back patio.

MOBILE HOME LOTS INCLUDING ONE MOBILE HOME-311 W LEE-DIMMITT ACROSS FROM THE CITY PARK–Three Mobile Home Lots, one 1998 mobile home included with sale (3 bdrm, 2 bath), separate utilities, concrete drives, lots and mobile home rental income.

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! Business Opportunity – welding, machine & repair business in Dimmitt, Texas, w/full blown retail sales & repair shop fully equipped, ample space for equipment & vehicles to be repaired & parked, excellent location on major hwy.

EXCELLENT LOCATION for a convenience store/truck stop or other commercial development. 5.403 ac. +/- located at the intersection of US Hwy. 385 & State Hwy. 194 on the south edge of Dimmitt in Castro County, Texas. Adjoining 7.594 ac. +/- is available. www.scottlandcompany.com Ben G. Scott - Krystal M. Nelson - Brokers (806) 647-4375

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Sports/News

Saturday, January 12, 2019

Have news to share? John Carson, Managing Editor, editor@herefordbrand.com

Shocking lesson In addition to learning about agriculture, students were also schooled on the dangers that come on the farm. Xcel Energy provided an effective demonstration of what happens when common items like wood, iron pipe and the like come in contact with live power lines.

Right, gasps were heard as the current ignites a mylar ballon that touched the line. Below left, wet wood, like found in a tree house easily ignites, while, below right, an apple and hot dog were zapped to show how high voltage can effect human body parts.

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Keeping with the hands-on concept, another popular exhibit provided the chance for Wildarado's Mazzy Budd, above, to feel wool at the source, while, below, Jose Reyes of Wildarado and St. Anthony's Macy Betzen, center, revel in the softness that is rabbit fur.

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Ag Day 2019 Fourth graders from through Deaf Smith and Oldham counties descended on Deaf Smith county Bull Barn Thursday for Ag Day 2019. Sponsers by Deaf Smith/Oldham County Farm Bureau, the event featured hands-on presentations about agriculture and how it effects our daily lives. Right, Vega fourth-grader Cole Wagner is wondering which end to blow into as he examines a bovine horn. Below, one of the most popular demonstrations - a distant second to the freshly made popcorn - was a soil and precipitation program that allowed Bluebonnet Elementary students, from right, Jimmy Garcia, Vincent Lino, Suleina Arceo and Aubrey Tarango to literally get their hands dirty.

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