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Representatives from more than 50 local businesses that have sponsored or sent employees through the program took part in the Leadership Hereford’s Employers Forum on Jan. 22. Contributed photo
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Finding out community response to relatively new program was the gist of the Employers Forum, Jan. 22 at Amarillo College. Hereford Economic Development Corporation’s (HEDC) Leadership Hereford Board of Directors hosted the event that sought input from local employers on the fledgling program. Leadership Hereford was begun three years ago through HEDC. The program provides local residents insight into the workings of local governments, businesses and industries during a ninemonth series of classes. More than 50 representatives from Hereford businesses attended the forum and included program sponsors and those that have sent employees through the program. The forum presented an opportunity for employers to provide feedback and input on the Leadership program. The board presented the results of surveys distributed in the fall and gave an overview of the goals of the program moving PLEASE SEE FORUM | 3
Among presenters at the forum were HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship, whose district has sponsored and sent employees through the program. Contributed photo
Deadlines have past and others are into their 11th hour for Deaf Smith County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 – locally known as the San Jose Water Authority (SJWA) – to respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests presented by the Hereford BRAND. As of press time Tuesday, the Public Information Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office reported that no formal appeals to the BRAND’s requests were on file. The BRAND presented SJWA and its custodian of records – director and “employee” Mona Hernandez – with formal FOI requests after Hernandez refused on Dec. 17 to allow inspection and HERNANDEZ copying of public records that state law mandates must be available for such during a government body’s regular business hours. The five separate requests – presented Monday, Jan. 7 at the SJWA office in the San Jose community – were for 20 years of meeting agendas and minutes, as well as all public information concerning board of supervisor elections (calls, cancellations, results and canvasses) from 2010-19. The remaining two requests seek copies of district budgets for fiscal years 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19; and legally required copies of independent audits of budgets for fiscal years 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. Once the requests were presented, SJWA had 10 days under the Texas Public Information Act (PIA) to either disclose the requested records or file an appeal on each request for decision from the state
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In what is becoming a routine that officials never tire of, Hereford Independent School District (HISD) received another “clean” report on its financial operations for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Jeremy Stephens of Eide Bailey in Abilene, presented the staterequired, independent audit of the district’s financial status and operations to the board of trustees and public during the Jan. 21 board meeting. “It is an unmodified or clean report,” Stephens said to open a presentation that summarized the 80-page audit document. The audit officially found HISD presented “fairly, in all material respects,” the financial
Jeremy Stephens from the Abilene accounting firm of Eide Bailey, presents the audit of the 201718 budget to the HISD Board of Trustees and public during Jan. 21’s meeting. BRAND/John Carson position of “governmental activities, each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund information” and “respective changes in financial po-
sition” of the district as of Aug. 31, 2018 – the end of the 2017-18 fiscal year. The report also found HISD ended the fiscal
year “in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.” Stephens’ presentation provided trustees with a
nutshell look at the district’s overall financial situation. One set of numbers that jumped out was the statement of net position that showed HISD at just more than $30 million on Aug. 31, 2017, but at a shade more than $12 million on Aug. 31, 2018. Stephens explained the drop in net position was due to implementation of new accounting requirements that mandated reporting. “The overall [accountability] requirements have always been there,” Stephens said. “It just never had to be reported before. All districts have this item on their financial statements. “It is just a change in the way it is presented on the statement.” One set of numbers that proved pleasantly PLEASE SEE HISD | 3
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Jan. 25 Christopher Ybarra, 41, arrested for fraudulent destruction, removal or concealment. Jan. 26 Gabriel Lee Mungia, 43, arrested on an outstanding city traffic warrant. Jan. 27 Leo Brown Jr., 45, arrested for possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia and on an outstanding felony warrant. Domingo Zacarias Ambrocio, 37, arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.
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family vacations. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Maria Luisa Gutierrez, of Hereford; daughters Lisa Perez of Hereford, and Lynda Gutierrez of San Antonio; sons Javier Gutierrez Jr., and John Paul Gutierrez and wife Kate Kramer, all of San Antonio; sisters Elvira Romero and husband Emilio of Liberty Hill, Angie Balderaz of Hereford, and Blanca Martinez and husband Oscar of Pittsburg; brothers Jose Gutierrez of Florida, Ruben Gutierrez and wife Susan of Tyler, and Miguel Gutierrez of San Antonio; granddaughter Alex Perez Niño and husband Bobby of Amarillo. Javier was preceded in death by his parents; greatgrandchild Aidan James Niño; and sister Ofelia Estrada. Go online to sign the guestbook at www.mendezandmullins.com.
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tion of Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home of Hereford. Javier was born May 24, 1940 to Jose and Zoila (Ordoñez) Gutierrez in Nueva Rosita, Mexico. Javier has been a resident of Hereford since 1968. He married the love of his life, Maria Luisa Garcia, on May 26, 1968. Javier worked for Premier, Kerr-McGee and Exxon for most of his adult life. In Javier’s later years, he became the “Dancing D.J.” and retired from this profession in 2012. Javier in his early years was a member of San Pablo Methodist Church of Hereford and was an elder. Javier coached and played the game that he loved, soccer. He was involved with the Hereford Twisters, and he also played soccer while he was in Mexico. He enjoyed music, singing, mechanic work and yardwork, but above all these his greatest love was his family and
Jan. 28 Omar Dimas, 29, arrested for driving while license invalid. Frank Alexander Vera, 29, arrested for criminal trespass. Jesus Danny Montez, 36, arrested for a second-or-more offense of driving while license suspended. Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 25 Jay Darin Montgomery, arrested for a thirdor-more offense of driving while intoxicated. Benjamin Andres Mejia, arrested for possession of more than 1 gram-less than 4 grams of a controlled substance. Jan. 26 Josaya Jude Navarez, arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance. Barry Anthony Willis, arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Jan. 27
Reports Hereford Police Department Jan. 24 Failure to maintain financial responsibility was reported in the 600 block of East Park Avenue. Jan. 25 Attempted theft was reported in the 200 block of South 25 Mile Avenue. Theft was reported in the 100 block of West Park Avenue. Assault was reported in the 400 block of North 25 Mile Avenue. Burglary of a building was reported in the 700 block of Knight Street. Jan. 26 Criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of Avenue J. An animal bite was reported in the 200 block of Avenue K. Jan. 27 Criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of Fir Street. Credit/debit card abuse was reported in the 300 block of Avenue D. A suspicious fire was reported in the 200 block of Avenue I. Theft was reported in the 400 block of Knight Street. Theft was reported in the 100 block of West Park Avenue. Sexual assault was reported in the 500 block of West 15th Street. Jan. 28 Theft was reported in the 900 block of South McKinley Avenue.
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Sundays • NA meeting, 8 p.m., at Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648. • 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 regular hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and only by appointment on Sunday • Troop 50 Boy Scouts, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Northwest Elementary. All boys ages 11-18 are invited to participate. Call 289-5354 for information. • 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 Employ-
ees 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
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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 • Prairie Acres Activities: 8:30, Beauty Shop; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Manicures for our ladies & men; 7:30, Watercoloring Wednesdays • Crime Stoppers meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Happy State Bank • 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 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). • Prairie 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 Com-
munity Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648. • Los Ciboleros Chapter NSDAR, 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); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise; 10:30-1:00 • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15, Whoga; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Poems; 3, Bean Bag Toss; 7:30, Stained Glass Painting. Fridays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-346-0134 • 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 • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15 Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30 Guidepost; 3, Decorating Bottles; 7:30, Movie Night.
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Guest speaker Terry Caviness of Caviness Beef Packers, shares leadership ideas with attendees at the Jan. 22 Employers Forum. Contributed photo
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forward. Guest speaker Terry Caviness of Caviness Beef Packers, spoke of his experiences leading a company over 50 years of growth from a small custom meat-packing facility to a nationally recognized beef processor encompassing three generations of the
Caviness family. He shared leadership ideas he has developed or adopted through his experience. The board is considering the feedback received from the forum to continue to modify the Leadership Hereford program to develop leaders throughout the community. The next class is expected to be offered later this year.
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in reserve. For HISD Business Manager Rusty Ingram, FROM PAGE 1 the unmodified report surprising was a to- is evidence of sound tal fund balance that financial operations of increased from $15.8 the largest governmental budget ($34 million to $16.5 million-plus) in million despite the county. a significant de“A clean report crease in unasmeans we are dosigned fund baling everything ance. right,” Ingram Unassigned said. “It means all fund balance the internal condecreased from trols are in place $14.5 million to INGRAM and working. $10.6 million – “It means all the due in large part, Stephens reported, to things we did followed the $4.75 million ap- the rules and regulapropriated for renova- tions of federal, state tion of Tierra Blanca El- and board policy.” Ingram credited ongoementary School. Even with that, the ing training and the diliaudit showed HISD has gence of his staff with 3.6 months of operating much of the finance expenses in its fund bal- office’s continuing success. ance. Admitting “lots of The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recom- things are thrown at mends school district us,” Ingram added that maintain two months all but two of his staff of operating expenses are state certified and those should be certified by the end of the school year. “It’s hard getting everyone in the district on the same page,” Ingram said. “I have a good staff that is highly qualified. They do an excellent job. “This report shows that.”
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OPINION
Going to Extremes
Senate Finance panel starts on state budget
“We live in a time when moderates are treated worse than extremists, being punished as if they were more fanatical than the actual fanatics.” Orson Scott Card, American novelist For anyone in the Panhandle who had yet to appreciate Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s capacity for petty vindictiveness, he verified it in recent days with his shabby treatment of longtime state senator Kel Seliger. Born in Amarillo and raised in Borger, Senator Seliger has capably represented the 37 counties of the Panhandle and Permian Basin since 2004. He is the recipient of the Texas Municipal League Legislator of the Year Award, Texas Conservative Coalition’s Conservative Champion Award, Texas Association of Counties Friend of County Government Award, Texas Wildlife Association’s Conservation Hero Award, the Conservative Roundtable of Texas’ Effective Conservative Lawmaker and the Texas Parent Teacher Association Legislative Honor Roll. But the senator’s capacity to represent our interests in Austin has been seriously impaired. He has made a powerful enemy in the person of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, who presides ALL IN over the state senate. In a Kerrie Womble Steiert few short weeks, Patrick has kicked Seliger off of the Senate Committee on Higher Education that the senator has adeptly chaired and removed Seliger from the influential Senate Finance Committee. When Seliger dared to complain, Patrick ground him under his heel further by stripping Seliger of the chairmanship of the Senate Agriculture Committee after barring the maverick Panhandle Republican from a party caucus meeting. In some ways, the Patrick/Seliger feud mirrors the stormy relationship that existed between Trump and McCain before the latter’s death. A powerful politician offended by a maverick legislator, who has the temerity to question the guy at the top. In a clear warning to Lone Star State Republicans, Patrick’s quashing of our moderate senator is viewed by many as political retribution for Seliger’s refusal to support the Lt. Governor’s pet projects, the controversial bathroom bill and private school vouchers. It is suspected that Patrick was pulling the strings to help unseat Seliger in his most recent bid for re-election. One of Patrick’s top guns, Houston political consultant Allen Blakemore, brought his mudslinging skills to the Republican campaign of Victor Leal, a restaurateur and former mayor of Muleshoe, who was among two candidates challenging Seliger in hopes of representing the 31st senate district. Panhandle voters rejected the smear tactics that targeted Seliger and he won the primary last spring before triumphing in the general election. These days, it’s not enough to be conservative or a Republican for that matter. The Empower Texans PAC, one of the state’s most high-profile advocacy groups, is plumb intolerant of lawmakers on the county, school and municipal levels who don’t share its ultra-conservative vision. Wellfunded and commanded by a few warlord millionaires, Empower Texans has earned a reputation for ruthless, underhanded thuggery in its unholy bid to exert control over legislators from rural outlands to urban centers. The unfortunately-named Empower Texans goes to extremes to fulfill its narrow agenda. Like The Mad Hatter of the Tea Party, Dan Patrick proves that ET is not just aligned against Democrats, but against moderates within their own affiliated party. Intolerant of differing viewpoints, the PAC crushes dissent and practices the concept that the ends justify the means. When government falls into the hands of extremists, there’s a loss of balance and reason. Governing bodies at the local, state and national levels should reflect the values and interests of the people they are elected to serve. A leader, whether mayor, governor or President, cannot merely cater to the base that elected them but must serve the over-arching greater good of the community as a whole. We will always be a nation of liberals, independents and conservatives. The people’s business benefits when the best principles of each faction have a voice at the table incorporating a spirit of reasonable compromise. Americans and other human beings tend to rebel when their legitimate concerns are perpetually condemned and ignored. When a respected and experienced senator like Kel Seliger can have his years of expertise trampled by political bullies, the voters ultimately pay the price. The State of Texas needs the temperate, intelligent leadership of a Senator Seliger, particularly in critical areas of education and finance. He didn’t deserve to suffer the Lt. Governor’s wrath. More importantly, neither did we. It’s not heresy for a lawmaker to vote from a position of conscience or experience even when it goes against the grain of partisan agenda. Neither is it a sin for a Republican to vote against a far-right conservative. Extremists rarely act on behalf of the community-at-large because they operate from shriveled, fanatical intentions. The danger with extremist rule is that those driving the bus tend to run over those of us occupying the middle of the road.
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Tales of Deaf Smith County “Success isn’t owned. It’s leased, and the rent is due every day.” J.J. Watt, NFL player
Tamara Diller, the Feedlot Industry; Tasha Bradford and Brianne Malamen had chosen the JA Ranch. Krista Warren, Lucinda Rico and Natalia Garcia were workJust as faculty members and students ing on a project involving early Hereford return to school each calendar year, stu- history. dents at Junior High in 1995 were anxAfter much intense study, Krista Warious to continue projects and goals that ren was the winner of the local Geograwere set during the first semester. phy Bee Contest. She then began study Art teacher Sherry Walker was generat- for state level competition, which would ing self-esteem by encouraging students be in Fort Worth in March. Kristin Fangto express themselves through art. One man would make the trip with Krista as activity was to “creatively” crush empty study coach and encourager. cans, then draw a picture of the cans The Junior Historian Chapter won a with a focus on shape and value. Second Runner-Up trophy for chapter Ceramics I classes, taught by Marion achievement at the Junior Historian AnGoodin, were beginning the basic pot- nual Meeting in San Antonio. The chaptery project of pinch-pots and slab ter competed with schools of all sizes pots. Ceramics II classes were and with many who have had beginning self-portraits. Mrs chapters for many years. .Goodin’s students, like those While studying geometry in in Mrs. Walker’s classes, were Sandra Maldonado’s classes, learning to express themselves students were constructing geothrough art. metric drawings. This made the Builders Club was involved study of geometry more realisin recycling paper. Recycle tic, and the students were havboxes had been placed in each ing fun while learning. classroom and club members The Junior Historians Chapemptied the boxes on a reguter had applied for and received lar basis. Students involved in information and materials to be Carolyn Waters this project were April Simons, a part of the World War II 50 Lisa Beavers, Kris Friel, Erica Del Gado, Year Commemorative Community projMerchelle Gonzales, Yvonne Hernan- ect. dez, Nick Chand, Candie Holmes, Willie In conjunction with this project, cuRhyne and Nicole McWhorter. rator Donna Brockman at Deaf Smith Math students had an opportunity to County Museum and the Deaf Smith be involved in a Math-A-Thon to raise County Historical Society assisted the money for St. Jude Research Hospital. chapter with research and by having Students who raised at least $75 and re- students display World War II posters, ceived a certificate, T-shirt and tote bag uniforms and information in the lower were Carey Lyles, Amber Huckins and floor display area at the museum. Lance Pennington. Those who raised $30 The Junior Historians also began plans and received a T-shirt and certificate early in the year to have a reception for were Emily Fry, John McWhorter, Josh veterans in May. This project included Rowe, Jaime Steiert, Tara Mays, Rodney contacting veterans by mail and in perRhyne and Willie Rhyne. son. Students also prepared posters to Winners in the annual Soil and Water display around town. Heath Henderson Conservation Essay contest were Julie and Jason Collier were project leaders in Lueb, first place; Carey Lyles, second this endeavor. place; and Kristin Fangman placing Throughout the year, and especially third. Jim Crownover and Bill Walden during the second semester, students from the Soil and Water Conservation were being prepared for the TAAS Test District presented ribbons and checks that would be administered during the to each winner. first week of May. Students who were entering the HisSeems that teachers of today are pretory Day Fair continued with projects paring students for their tomorrows just they had begun in the fall. They were as those teachers did some 24 years ago. involved in much research, interviews Of course, now the use of modern techand study on each subject chosen. nology does help, but the test is still a Kyle Flood and Kris Friel had chosen problem for which they must prepare. a Dust Bowl project; Justin Landrum and Clay Brown, Route 66; Carey Lyles, “Coming together is a beginning; keepthe Oklahoma Land Run; Andrew Carr, ing together is progress; working togethAndrew DelToro, Jacque Bezner and er is success.” Edward Everett Hale
AUSTIN – Jane Nelson, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, on Jan. 22 said she would follow an aggressive agenda to deliver a budget ready for floor debate by the end of February. “There are a lot of things this committee and the full Senate will decide to add, subtract, change, before we actually recommend out of this committee a budget,” she said. At the top of the list are school finance and property tax relief. Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has chaired the powerful committee for three consecutive sessions. On Jan. 15, Nelson filed Senate Bill 1, a base budget for the 2020-2021 biennium, and scheduled daily meetings for the panel to consider the particulars that go into a document that typically exceeds 1,000 pages in length. Important in the budget-writSTATE ing process is the state comptroller’s revenue estimate, an CAPITAL amount based on economic in- HIGHLIGHTS dicators and models that predict Ed Sterling how much revenue the state will collect over the next two fiscal years. That number also serves as a constitutional cap on spending; the legislature cannot appropriate more in spending than the comptroller forecasts in revenue. Comptroller Glenn Hegar estimated just over $119 billion would be available in general nondedicated revenue —nearly $7 billion more than the $112.2 billion in the Senate’s base budget — in the upcoming fiscal biennium. Speaker names committees House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, after weeks of meetings with individual members, on Jan. 23 announced committee assignments for the 86th Texas Legislature and named Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, as speaker pro tempore. Chairs and vice chairs are as follows: — Agriculture & Livestock: Drew Springer, RMuenster, and Charles “Doc” Anderson, R-Waco; — Appropriations: John Zerwas, R-Richmond, and Oscar Longoria, D-La Feria; — Business & Industry: Trey Martinez-Fischer, D-San Antonio, and Drew Darby, R-San Angelo; — Calendars: Four Price, R-Amarillo, and Joe Moody; — Corrections: James White, R-Hillister, and Alma Allen, D-Houston; — County Affairs: Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, and Dwayne Bohac, R-Houston; — Criminal Jurisprudence: Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth, and Bill Zedler, R-Arlington; — Culture, Recreation & Tourism: John Cyrier, R-Bastrop, and Armando Martinez, D-Weslaco; — Defense & Veterans’ Affairs: Dan Flynn, RCanton, and Tony Tinderholt, R-Fort Worth; — Elections: Stephanie Klick, R-North Richland Hills, and Philip Cortez, D-San Antonio; — Energy Resources: Chris Paddie, R-Marshall, and Abel Herrero, D-Robstown; — Environmental Regulation: J.M. Lozano, RKingsville, and Ed Thompson, R-Pearland; — General Investigating: Morgan Meyer, R-Dallas, and Nicole Collier; — Higher Education: Chris Turner, D-Arlington, and Lynn Stucky, R-Sanger; — Homeland Security & Public Safety: Poncho Nevarez, D-Eagle Pass, and Dennis Paul, R-Webster; — House Administration: Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, and Donna Howard, D-Austin; — Human Services: James Frank, R-Wichita Falls, and Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin; — Insurance: Eddie Lucio III, D-San Benito, and Tom Oliverson, R-Houston; — International Relations & Economic Development: Rafael Anchia, R-Dallas, and John Frullo, RLubbock; — Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Jeff Leach, R-Plano, and Jessica Farrar, D-Houston; — Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Harold Dutton, D-Houston, and Andrew Murr, R-Junction; — Land & Resource Management: Tom Craddick, R-Midland, and Sergio Munoz Jr., D-Mission; — Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Tracy King, D-Uvalde, and Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth; — Local & Consent Calendars: Geanie Morrison, R-Victoria, and Mary Gonzalez, D-Clint; — Natural Resources: Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, and Will Metcalf, R-Conroe; — Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Jim Murphy, R-Houston, and Hubert Vo, D-Alief; — Public Education: Dan Huberty, R-Houston, and Diego Bernal, D-San Antonio; — Public Health: Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, and John Wray, R-Waxahachie; — Redistricting: Phil King, R-Weatherford, and Chris Turner; — Resolutions Calendars: Ryan Guillen, D-Rio Grande City, and Rick Miller, R-Sugar Land; — State Affairs: Dade Phelan, R-Nederland, and Ana Hernandez, D-Houston; — Transportation: Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, and Brooks Landgraf, R-Odessa; — Urban Affairs: Angie Chen Button, R-Richardson, and Matt Shaheen, R-Plano; and — Ways & Means: Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, and Ryan Guillen. Higher Ed chief resigns The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Jan. 24 announced the resignation of Higher Education Commissioner Raymund A. Paredes after 15 years in the position. The resignation is effective Aug. 31. Prior to joining the agency, Dr. Paredes spent most of his academic career at UCLA, where for 30 years he taught as a professor of English and also served 10 years as vice chancellor for academic development. (Ed Sterling is director of member services for the Texas Press Association and can be reached at edsterling@texaspress.com.)
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Soft-recoiling 20-gauge can-do choice for waterfowl By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer
Can’t recall exactly what year it was – likely sometime in the late 1970s – but I do sharply remember the Christmas morning that I picked up the familiar elongated box from beneath the tree, peeled back the wrapping paper, and discovered that my wife Kerrie had gifted me with a Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun in – 20 gauge. Putting my best diplomatic face on, I allowed as it was a wonderful gift and I could use it splendidly for hunting pheasants and quail. I was primarily a goose hunter, and clandestinely, I was all the while thinking that my wife had been duped by a sales pitch and that this pop gun just wouldn’t cut it for duck or goose hunting. How little I knew. As the years of the shotgun’s use unfolded, time proved Kerrie is entitled to diplomatic smirking. Back in those days, my goose gun of choice was my well-worn Mossberg pump 12 gauge chambered for 3-inch shells, and fitted with a 28-inch modified choke barrel
for decoy work and a special-ordered 32-inch full choke barrel when the snow geese were high and skittish. I bagged many geese with that rig – and paid a hefty price in headaches and sore shoulders – as when I resorted to the maximum 1 7/8-ounce, 3-inch loads for heavy goose work. The shotgun, light for the job of reducing recoil, came back smartly into the cheek and shoulder. It was at the end of a goose season when my right shoulder was especially stiff with pain that I told myself on the final hunting day that I didn’t have anything to lose. So, I gave the 20-gauge a chance. I toted the 20 that day, stoking it with 1-ounce loads of No. 4 lead shot. Pass shooting from a ditch and mindful of range, I dropped two Canadas and a snow goose just as stone dead as if they’d been hit with a 12-gauge magnum and hardly felt the shotgun go off. A love affair with the 20-gauge commenced. During those days when lead shot was still legal to use in waterfowling, I came to rely solely on the 870 20-gauge. A MEC reloader allowed
Fed with the right shells, this Remington 870 Wingmaster 20-gauge has long been a preferred shotgun choice for duck, goose, and sandhill crane hunting due to its good performance and soft recoil. Photo by Jim Steiert me to roll my own ammunition, producing 3-inch, 20 gauge shells stuffed mostly with No.
2 shot, and occasionally, copper-plated BB loads carefully poured to just the right level in
the shot cup. My 20 coughed out those hand loads with incredible effectiveness on geese and Sandhill cranes, and nil impact on the shoulder so long as I mounted the gun properly. I still remember the crane hunting trip when the late Dave Weismann and I were watching a tightly circling Sandhill crane. I handed Dave my Wingmaster, told him to put the bead right on the bird and take him. Dave hesitated through three repeats of the directive, pleading the crane was too high. Finally, he tried, folding the crane cleanly with one shot. Impressed, Dave bought himself a 20-gauge pump that afternoon. Writing for “Ducks Unlimited,” Phil Bourjaily says the 20-gauge waterfowling gun is now trendy. “Its increasing popularity may have more to do with an aging hunting population than with any ballistics breakthroughs, but I see and hear of more hunters taking 20s into the field now, using them to bag everything from teal to geese. Within its limitations, the 20-gauge can be every bit as effective
as a 12-gauge. The guns are lighter, the recoil is softer, and for some, it’s just fun to shoot a smaller gun,” he said. Bourjaily reported that a growing number of duck clubs limit their members to 20-gauges. The smaller-bored shotguns reduce the temptation to sky bust, and they are noticeably quieter than 12s, putting less pressure on the birds. Waterfowling with a 20-gauge all comes down to being patient, working the birds in close over the decoys, and putting the load on target. Those techniques are among the foremost essences of waterfowling. Modified a bit for our purposes, an old adage holds true. It’s not a matter of how big the shotgun is, but how effectively you place the pattern on target. Wielded right, firing shot shells that are up to the work, the 20-gauge is a mighty duck, crane, and goose-getter. Jim Steiert is an award winning member of the Texas Outdoor Writers Association and a Certified Texas Master Naturalist.
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Women’s heart health focus of luncheon From Staff Reports
Hereford Independent School District (HISD), in conjunction with Deaf Smith Hospital District (DSHD), will be sponsoring the 2019 Heart Health for Women luncheon on Friday, Feb. 1. The luncheon will take place from noon1 p.m., at HISD Administration Building. Hereford Health Clinic medical director Dr. Trevor Rohm highlights the luncheon with a program on women’s heart health
and the issues they face. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide that many do not consider a health risk. Subsequently, risk factors are addressed. Tickets for the luncheon, which will feature combination fajitas, are $15 each and must be purchased no later than Thursday, Jan. 24. Tickets are available at Hereford Health Clinic, Hereford Regional Medical Center and HISD Administration Building.
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Tip of the Day 6 options for funding your next home improvement project Before starting a home improvement project, either on one’s own or with the assistance of a professional contractor, homeowners must first consider the costs involved. According to the home improvement resource HomeAdvisor, more than one-third of homeowners do not understand what hiring a professional will cost, and then cannot successfully budget and secure financing once they have set their sights on a renovation project. HomeAdvisor says that some of the more popular projects, such as remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or building a deck, can cost, on average, $19,920, $9,274 and $6,919, respectively. Homeowners may find that the more expensive renovations require them to secure some type of financing. Those who have never before sought such financing may want to consider these options. 1. Cash-out refinancing: With cash-out refinancing, a person will begin the mortgage process anew with the intention of paying off the current mortgage balance, and then taking out additional funds for other purposes. Cash-out refinancing is a way to tap into a home’s existing equity for use on improvements or other expenses, such as college tuition. 2. Home equity line of credit: The financial experts at Bankrate indicate that a HELOC works like a credit card, with the house as collateral. There is a credit limit, and borrowers can spend up to that limit. The interest rate may or may not be fixed. However, the interest may be tax-deductible if the financing is used to improve, buy or build a home. 3. Home equity loan: Individuals also can borrow against equity in their homes with a fixed interest rate through a home equity loan. Most lenders will calculate 80 percent of the home value and subtract a homeowner’s mortgage balance
to figure out how much can be borrowed, according to the financial advisory site The Simple Dollar. 4. Personal loan: Homeowners can shop around at various financial institutions for competitive personal loans to be used for home improvement purposes. Funds may be approved within one business day, which can be ideal for those who want to begin their improvements soon. 5. Personal line of credit: A personal line of credit allows borrowers to borrow only the money needed at the time, and offers a variable interest rate that is generally lower than fixed loan rates. Again, like a credit card, PLOC gives a person a maximum borrowing amount and is ideal for ongoing purchases. 6. Credit cards: In a pinch, credit cards can be used to finance improvements, but they do come with the cost of very high interest rates if the balance is not paid in full by the time the bill comes due. However, for funding smaller projects and maximizing rewards points through home improvement retailers or specific credit card company promotions, credit cards can be a way to earn various perks in addition to the benefit of improving a home. Homeowners looking to finance their next improvements should speak to a financial advisor and shop around for the best types of funding for them.
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Lady Whiteface comeback clinches berth in playoffs
Estacado gets best of Herd A second-quarter lull created more space than could be made up Friday as the Hereford Whitefaces fell to host Lubbock Estacado, 60-41, in District 3-4A hoop action. In losing their sixth straight, the Herd dropped to 9-19 overall and 0-4 in league play. “We got stagnant,” Hereford coach C.J. Villegas said. “We didn’t move as well in the second quarter as we did to start the game. Add in they made five 3-pointers in the quarter, and that makes it tough. “We stayed with them for three quarters. We just had a bad second quarter.” The Herd opened the game as if they were in serious search of their first district win when they took a 13-8 lead in the second. The wheels proceeded to come off over the next eight minutes. Fueled by a quintet of treys, the Matadors went on a 24-5 run to take a 32-18 lead in intermission that was never threatened. They stretched the advantage to 49-30 after three before cruising to the victory.
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Herd’s Sebastian Grajeda lets fly with a jumper on the way to 11 points during Friday’s loss at Lubbock Estacado. HISD photo by Bryan Hedrick
Sailing into uncharted waters Friday, the Hereford Lady Whitefaces floundered before righting the ship to clinch a playoff berth in a 41-37 win over host Lubbock Estacado to begin the second turn of District 3-4A play. In securing their first postseason spot in three years, the Lady Herd won their second straight and sixth of the last eight to improve to 14-14 overall and 3-2 in 3-4A. “Estacado played well,” Hereford coach Bryan Lintner said. “They are tough at home and improved. The first three quarters, they did a good job of controlling the game. “We came out tight. We had a chance to clinch, and the pressure got to us some. It took a while to shed those jitters.” Looking to cut into a 27-16 halftime deficit in the third period, the Lady Whitefaces were only able to trim two off that and were staring out of a 34-25 hole. “We switched offenses and defenses in the fourth quarter,” Lintner said. “We went to a 2-3 zone on defense. PLEASE SEE GIRLS | 10
Lady Herd’s Arely Fraire (32) puts up a bucket during Friday’s fourth-quarter rally at Lubbock Estacado. HISD photo by Bryan Hedrick
COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Thursday, Jan. 31 Wrestling Boys, girls varsity at Caprock quad match, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 2 Boys Basketball A, B teams at 8th-grade tournament, Westover, TBA A. B teams at 7th-grade tournament, Canyon, TBA
Friday, Feb. 1 Boys Basketball JV at Levelland, 4:30 p.m. Freshmen at Levelland, 6 p.m. Varsity at Levelland, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball JV at Levelland, 4:30 p.m. Varsity at Levelland, 6 p.m. Freshmen at Levelland, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 4 Softball Varsity at Lubbock Coronado (scrimmage), 4:30 p.m. JV at Lubbock Coronado (scrimmage), 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 5 Boys Basketball JV vs. Canyon, 4:30 p.m. Freshmen vs. Canyon, 6 p.m. Varsity vs. Canyon, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball JV vs. Canyon, 4:30 p.m. Varsity vs. Canyon, 6 p.m. Freshmen vs. Canyon, 7:30 p.m. Tennis JV at Randall, TBA
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Join us on Sunday for a lesson about ENCOURAGERS! We can all benefit from encouragers, right?! Peggy Mize will lead us in singing "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" and "They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love" – with piano accompaniment by Cindy Cassels. Plus, Sherry Baldwin will sing "Mighty To Save." The morning message by Pastor Danny Mize will be: "The Blessing of Encouragers" – with reflection questions including: "Who encourages you?" and "Who can you encourage?" A look at encouragers in the Bible will include our Scripture reading from Acts 9:26-30. Our adult Bible study continues at 9:00 a.m. with Dennis Hicks wrapping up a series called "Thriving in Babylon." Refreshments are available at 10:00 a.m. and our worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Communion will be served to all who wish to partake. Fellowship of Believers is located at 245 N. Kingwood, and everyone is welcome. If you have questions, leave a message at 364-0359. Listen for the morning devotional minute heard on KNNK Radio, 100.5 FM, 7:25 a.m. Monday through Friday. Notes from past Sundays are online: FOBlessons.com – posted on Sunday afternoon each week. Let us know how else we can serve or encourage you!
Assembly Of God Calvary Family Church 137 Avenue G 806-364-5686
Victory Family Worship Center 606 E 15th St 806-364-0305 www.thevictory.tv
Iglesia Vida 603 E. Park Avenue 806-346-7054 All services in Español.
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First Baptist Church 5th & Main Street 806-364-0696 www.fbchereford.com
Frio Baptist Church 7 miles S. on FM 1055 806-276-5380
Genesis Church 1 mile N. on Hwy 385 806-364-1217 www.genesischurch.com
Good News Church 621 E. 15th 806-364-5239
Iglesia Bautista Fundamental 100 South Ironwood 806-364-1844
Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida
Avenue Baptist
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130 N 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-1564
Mount Sinai Baptist 302 Knight Street
New Life Restoration Center 15th & Whittier 806-364-8866
Palo Duro Baptist 5704 FM 809, Wilderado 806-426-3470
Summerfield Baptist Isaiah 43:19 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
605 Walnut St., Summerfield 806-357-2535
Westway Baptist P.O. Box 178, Rural Rt. 4 806-364-5092
Catholic La Iglesia De San Jose 13th & Brevard 806-364-5053
St. Anthony’s Catholic 115 N. 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-6150
Church Of Christ 15th Street Church of Christ 15th & Blackfoot 806-364-1581
Central Church of Christ 148 Sunset 806-364-1606
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Jehovah Witness Jehovah Witnesses 111 Avenue H 806-364-5763
Latter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 500 Country Club Drive 806-364-1288
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Park Avenue Church of Christ 703 W Park Ave. 806-364-6094
Church News Hereford Church of the Nazarene Sunday will be an exciting adventure called “The Encounter” with Dan Bohi and Craig Wrench. You will experience the power of forgiveness through the cross and the power of the resurrection. Whatever your need is, for salvation, cleansing or healing, God is there for you. We invite you to attend The Encounter beginning this Sunday, Feb. 3 at 8:30. a.m. in the sanctuary. There will be sessions on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday nights are at 7 p.m. There will be awesome things happening and we invite you to experience what God has in store for you. We will have teachings on repentance, forgiveness, the crucifixion, the resurrection, deliverance, inner healing and sanctification. Each session builds on the other and finishes up Tuesday night. Nursery will be available for all sessions and Pastor Tracy has a wonderful program for our children during the Encounter. All kids will go to our Kids Church. All are encouraged to come and be a part of this year’s Encounter. They, too, will enjoy this awesome time together. There will be a Zone Revival in Amarillo at Valleyview Church of the Nazarene, 7601 S. Western, beginning Wednesday night, Feb. 6th and continuing Thursday night, Feb. 7th, at 6 p.m. each night, for anyone needing a ride. We will have no mid-week services on Wednesday Feb. 6th, so everyone can attend the Zone Revival.
Presbyterian First Presbyterian 610 Lee St. 806-364-2471
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Trinity Fellowship Trinity Fellowship 401 W Park Ave. 806-364-0373
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Deuteronomy 31:6 6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
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Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Denominational Barn Church 3948 FM 1057 806-289-5706
Christian Assembly 1206 S Main St. 806-364-5882
Living Stones Church 802 Avenue K 806-282-1138
Son Rise 502 Mabel St.
Faith Mission Church of God in Christ 806-307-309
Without Walls Praise Center 802 Avenue K 806-360-2830 Spanish & Bi-langual Services
Pentecostal Iglesia De Cristo 103 Alamo 806-364-2906
Isaiah 41:10 10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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HELP WANTED ►CLASS A OR B CDL DRIVER. Local Route, Hourly Wages, plus a weekly incentive and monthly commission. Paid Time Off & benefits available include; health, dental, vision, life insurance & 401K plans available. Apply in person at 3263 Tierra Blanca Rd. Call for directions: (806) 364-0951. ►Full Time Parish Secretary/Receptionist. St. Anthony Catholic Church has an immediate opening for a full time Parish Office Secretary/Receptionist. This full time (8am12pm, 1-5pm 40 hours a week) position consists of a variety of different administrative duties. Job involves greeting visitors, answering phones, routing phone calls, maintaining calendars, scheduling facilities, ordering supplies, maintaining sacramental records, and other duties as needed. Complete Job Description available by request. Candidates must be Bilingual in written and spoken word (English and Spanish), proficient in Microsoft Office, have excellent organizational, time management and computer skills, good communication and customer service skills, and submit to a background check and Safe En-
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BOYS: FROM PAGE 7
Sebastian Grajeda and Tanner Frische led the Whitefaces with 11 points each that included Grajeda hitting 4-of-5 free throws. Shawn Escamilla and Haz Castaneda added 6 points each for the Herd with all of Castaneda’s points coming on a pair of 3-pointers. Tye Davis chipped in 5 points for the Whitefaces. “We’re making progress,” Villegas said. “We played about as well as we could. It was that bad quarter that hurt us.” The Whitefaces went in search of their first district win after press time Tuesday when they hosted Lamesa. They hit the road Friday for a trip to Levelland before returning home Feb.5 to welcome in rival Canyon. The regular season ends Friday, Tye Davis (11) looks for driving room in the WhiteFeb. 8 when Lubbock Estacado faces, 60-41, loss to Lubbock Estacado on Friday. comes to Whiteface Gymnasium. HISD photo by Bryan Hedrick Returning after missing two games, point guard Haleigh Barba (00) nailed 6-of-7 fourth-quarter free throws to help lead a Lady Herd comeback Friday. HISD photo by Bryan Hedrick
GIRLS: FROM PAGE 7
Offensively, we wanted to drive more and get away from the post. “We got to the bucket and the foul line. The defense did a good job of shutting them down. Once we got the lead, we were able to execute and run out the clock.” The changes flipped the switch for the Lady Herd, who went on a 16-3 surge in the final frame to pull out the road win. Lintner specifically pointed to the return of starting point guard Haleigh Barba from injury as instrumental in the comeback. Barba, who has missed the previous two games with a sprained ankle, scored all 7 of her
points from the charity stripe – where she finished 7-of-10 for the game that included 6-for-7 in the fourth quarter. “She was huge for us,” Lintner said. “She iced it for us at the line.” The Lady Whitefaces were 17-of-26 (65.4 percent) from the line for the game that featured an 8-of-11 (72.2 percent) fourth quarter. Lori Arias led a pair of Lady Whitefaces in double-digit scoring with 14 points despite the team’s cold night from the floor (23.5 percent) where they missed on all 10 attempts from behind the arc. Taytum Stow added 12 points for the Lady Whitefaces while pulling downs a game-high 15 rebounds to lead a 41-32 Hereford edge on
the glass. Arias had 8 rebounds, while Arely Fraire and Barba finished with 6 and 5, respectively. After Barba’s 7 points, Nayeli Acosta chipped in 4, Fraire had 3 and Darcy Dodd 1 to round the Lady Whiteface scoring. Arias came away with a season-high 7 steals as the Lady Herd record 17 for the game while forcing 24 Lady Matador turnovers. The drive to the playoffs continued Tuesday after press time when the Lady Whitefaces had a chance to clinch at least third place in 3-4A against visiting Lamesa. They hit the road Friday to face Class 4A No. 2 Levelland before returning home to end the regular season Feb. 5 against Canyon.
It’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Night at McDonald’s! Tuesday, February 12 5:00pm-7:00pm
SUPER PARTY SNACK FUNDRAISER WATCHING THE GAME?... DON’T FEEL LIKE COOKING?... COME PURCHASE YOUR FOOTBALL SUPER PARTY SNACKS AND HELP HEREFORD SENIOR CITIZENS RAISE MONEY! DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2019 TIME: 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. LOCATION: 426 RANGER 364-5681 FOR MORE INFORMATION
King’s Manor Methodist Retirement System 400 Ranger St, Hereford, TX 79045 Phone: (806) 364-0661
NOW has availability in ASSISTED LIVING
Come out & have a great meal for a great cause! *20% of the sales will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hereford
Starting at $ 3,212.00 per month
Assisted Living is a wonderful option for individuals who need a little help here and there with dressing, bathing , or medication support. Taking medications incorrectly can result in devastating mental and physical side effects. King’s Manor’s Assisted Living offers a high level of independence, with the security of medication assistance by Certified Medication Aides and a full time R.N. Manager.
AMENITIES OF ASSISTED LIVING •Single and double room apartments with private bath •Three delicious meals a day •Breakfast served coffee shop style and made to order •Noon meal includes a beautiful salad bar with fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads. A dessert bar with a tasty selection of sweets including soft serve ice cream and diabetic selections •Activity program designed to stimulate residents mentally and physically •Sunday morning worship services and weekly Bible studies •A strong social program fostering friendships
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