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Primary day looms on Tuesday's horizon

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

With early voting tucked away, all that is left for the 2018 Republican and Democratic primaries is Tuesday’s official election day.

Tuesday will allow voters in Deaf Smith County their first taste of county-wide precinct polling – better known as voting centers – that permits a ballot to be cast at any county polling place regardless of precinct of residence.

If early voting is the barometer of overall voter turnout, then Deaf

Smith County Clerk of Court Imelda DeLaCerda, who oversees all county elections, expects a brisk showing Tuesday as voters decide five contested Republican races.

Through Thursday, DeLaCerda reported 900 people had taken part in early voting with another 278 absentee ballots received.

With early voting not officially closing after press time Friday, she said the final day traditionally draws as many as had early voted to that point.

“The last day [of early voting] can be pretty heavy,” DeLaCerda said.

The last time the same county seats were up for election in 2014, early voting totaled 1,316 and another 900 showed up on election day.

DeLaCerda believes those numbers should increase this year based on a consistency of election day turnout being similar to early voting totals.

Of the eight local offices up this year, only five are contested, and all of them are on the Republican ticket.

Topping that is incumbent Deaf Smith County Judge D.J. Wagner facing a challenge from Murray Hazlett, PLEASE SEE PRIMARY | 3

One more cog to facilitate the voting process is being put in the Deaf Smith County election machine when County-Wide Precinct Polling (CWPP) takes its maiden voyage through a county election for Tuesday’s Republican and Democratic Party Primary elections.

A state-wide program, CWPP is more commonly known as voting centers and is essentially the next step in an overall strategy – that included early voting – to make the process of casting a ballot easier for voters.

“This system gives voters the opportunity to vote anywhere in the county,” said Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court Imelda DeLaCerda, who oversees all county elections. “It makes it so you can go to any poll you want. You don’t have to vote at the poll specific to your precinct.

“Ballots can be cast any polling place. It really makes it more convenient for voters. It makes it easier to vote when you want at the most convenient location.”

Launch of the voting center program comes on DeLaCerda’s second attempt to get it started.

She made her initial application to the Secretary of State’s office, which oversees all elections in the state and must approve CWPP applications, in 2013.

However, that request was denied when state officials reported a required public hearing lacked sufficient attendance before commissioners were to approve the clerk’s application request.

DeLaCerda made her second application request at the Aug. 28, 2017 commissioners court meeting.

Among those attending and addressing the board on the CWPP program were elections officials from Potter and Randall counties, where the program is already in use.

The second application was approved by the state, but approval did not come in time for the program to be put in use for last year’s November general election.

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2018-19 school calendar basically ’17-18 rerun

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

There is an old adage that states “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

That appears to be exactly what the Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees did in approving a school calendar for 2018-19 during its Feb. 26 regular meeting.

The school calendar, officials readily admit, is strikingly similar to the one approved and being used for 2017-18.

“There are not a lot of changes in the calendar from 2017-18,” HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship said. “It is virtually the same.”

Blankenship added that faculty, staff and administrators throughout the system had the opportunity to peruse the calendar and offer suggestions before it was proposed to the board.

One thing that was noted was a preference by school principals for teacher professional development times to be extended from two-hour slots to four-hour slots – creating

the need for half-day student dismissal instead of two-hour early dismissals on those days.

New employees meet on Friday, Aug. 3 to kick off the calendar, and first-year teachers report on Aug. 6-7. Teacher planning is set for Aug. 8, 16-17 with professional development to take place Aug. 9-15.

For students, the bell tolls on Monday, Aug. 20 to start the school year.

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Feb. 14 Magali Juarez Montes, 27, arrested for driving while license invalid.

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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 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.

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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

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-

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• 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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News/Public Record PRIMARY:

Both GOP and Democratic Party primary ballots will include races for U.S. Senate and House, governor, lieutenant governor FROM PAGE 1 and state attorney general, as well as for seats in the Texas House and Sena long-time Deaf Smith County ate.

Sheriff’s deputy.

However, the Democratic ballot The other governmental seat bewill have only one of the local races ing challenged is that of Precinct listed as Margarita Hernandez was 4 Commissioner, where the trio of the lone candidate to file for any Monty Smith, John Nino and Haroffice. old Sides has thrown hats into the She will face the winner of the ring to try and wrest the spot away Wagner-Hazlett county judge GOP from one-term incumbent Dale Arprimary in the November general tho.

O'CONNOR election.

The other three contested seats With no Democratic opposition, are courthouse administrative ofthe winner of the county treasurer fices. primary will effectively claim the Laura Foster and Rachel Garman seat. join DeLaCerda in a three-way While there are no Democrats battle for County Clerk of Court, filed for county clerk, district clerk while incumbent County Treasurer or Precinct 4 commissioner, the Karen Smith faces off with Stephaprimary may not be the end of the nie Barrera. road in those races.

There is also a three-way race With more than two candidates for 222nd Judicial District Clerk BOREN in each, one must garner at least of Court, where incumbent Elaine 50 percent-plus one vote of the Gerber is being challenged by Mantotal primary ballots cast to win dy Perez and Anita Nino. outright.

The other races on the GOP ballot If none can get a clear majority, have incumbents Jerry O’Connor then the top two vote-getters in (Precinct 2 commissioner) and each race will advance to a May 22 Karen Boren (Justice of the Peace) runoff. running unopposed.

Registered voters can cast their Also unopposed is current Asballots Tuesday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. sistant District Attorney Chris at any of the county’s four pollStrowd, who is running for 222nd STROWD ing places – Aikman Elementary Judicial District District Attorney School, Deaf Smith County Courtafter DA Jim English announced his retirement at the end of his fourth house, Hereford Junior High and Hereford Community Center. term this year.

CALENDAR:

Breaking up the building holiday excitement is STAAR and EOC testFROM PAGE 1 ing from Dec. 3-7 with a Monday, Sept. 3 with half-day on Friday, Dec. two-hour early dismissal 21 starting Christmas on Friday, Sept. 7 and break, which runs Monone-hour early dismiss- day, Dec. 24-Monday, Jan. al on Friday, Sept. 211 7, where students are off, but teachers must for away football return for plangames. ning day.

A student halfIn Feburary, studay coincides with dents have a halfthe end of the first day on Thursday, six weeks on Sept.

Feb. 15 with a 28. weather day slated The only noted for Friday, Feb. 16, days in October and the Presidents are Friday, Oct. 5 for two-hour early BLANKENSHIP Day holiday for Monday, Feb. 18. dismissal and proSpring break will run fessional development Monday-Friday, March on Monday, Oct. 8.

Students will have a 11-15.

A student half-day on half-day on Friday. Nov. 9 to go along with a holi- Friday, April 5 precedes day Monday, Nov. 12 for STARR testing on April Veterans Day. School is 9-12. There is a student closed for the Thanksgiv- and staff holiday set for ing holiday from Wednes- Friday, April 19 and another weather day for day-Friday, Nov. 21-23.

Monday, April 22.

May brings the final round of STAAR testing on May 13-17. Students get a half-day on the last day of school, Thursday, May 23.

The Class of 2019 will make their long-awaited walk on Friday, May 24.

Although strikingly similar to this year’s calendar, Blankenship did report officials has some hurdles in putting the final proposal together.

“It takes longer to build a calendar when there are drastic changes in your football schedule,” she said.

Due to UIL reclassification and realignment, Hereford High has dropped to Class 4A and moved from an eightteam district to a fourteam football district, which necessitated the scheduling of seven nondistrict games.

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Jose Hernandez Hernandez, 48, arrested for failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility.

Feb. 20 Matthew Rene Mendoza, 24, arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

Roxanne Garza Tamez, 33, arrested on an outstanding felony warrant.

Inez Cantu Lopez III, arrested for injury to child, elderly or disabled individual and a second-ormore offense of domestic assault with bodily injury.

Feb. 21 Jeremy Russell Cornett, 41, arrested for no driver’s license.

Feb. 22 Andrew Orion Gomez, 20, arrested on an outstanding city criminal warrant.

Tyler Dewayne Brummett, 23, arrested for no seat belt.

Feb. 23 Derek Anthony Castaneda, 21, arrested for

driving while intoxicated and criminal trespass.

Juan Jose Vasquez, 46, arrested for public intoxication.

Feb. 25 Eric Daniel Berumen, 28, arrested for pedestrian in roadway.

Fred Gonzales, 44, arrested for assault.

Feb. 26 Amanda Rivera Garcia, 34, arrested for three violations of municipal code for tethering dogs and other animals.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 19 Silver Arenas, 23, arrested for criminal nonsupport.

Jacqueline Hernandez, 28, arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Ruendi Vasquez, 25, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Brandy Salazar, 28, arrested for injury to a child.

Feb. 20 Javier Ibarra, 24, arrested for driving while license invalid.

Jose Salas, 36, arrested for assault-family vio-

lence.

Feb. 21 Alfredo Luna, 32, arrested for a second offense of driving while intoxicated.

Bobby Murillo, 26, arrested for criminal trespass.

Feb. 22 Felipe Castellano, 20, arrested for fraud, destruction, removal and/ or concealing writing.

Gerardo Camacho, 39, arrested for criminal nonsupport.

Devan Harris, 37, arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Kristi Rayburn, 47, arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Feb. 26 Brett Diaz, 44, arrested for engagement in organized crime.

Juan Alvardo, 52, arrested for driving while intoxicated with a child passenger.

Maria Barrientos, 54, arrested for a second-ormore offense of driving while license invalid.

Kendra Barron, 21, arrested for driving while license invalid.

Peggy Garcia, 50, arrested for a parole violation

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THE ONE WAY or ONE PATH VI There is one God (Eph. 4:6). The apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, I Cor. 8:5-6; “For even if there are so-called gods whether in heaven or on earth, as indeed there are many gods and many lords, yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from Whom are all things that exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.” Again, in Romans 11:33-36, Paul said in vs. 36; “For from Him and through Him are all things.

To Him be the glory forever. Amen.”

There is one doctrine; Matt. 7:28 says “And it came to pass, when Jesus ended these sayings, the people were astonished at His doctrine.” II John 9 says; “Whosoever transgresses, and abides not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abides in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son”.; Acts 2:42 we read of the first Christians response; “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and the breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

There are many doctrines of men: Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah who said in Matt.15:8-9; ‘’This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me. But in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines, the precepts of men.” Again in Matt. 7, Jesus teaches of the Narrow Gate and the Wide Gate, vs.13-14; In vs. 15-20 warns of false prophets; and then in vs.

21-23 He declares;” Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles? And then I will say to them, ‘I never knew you; Depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness’. Jesus is very plain about the dangers of following the doctrines of man. Paul warns in Gal. 1: 6-8; “I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed!” Paul again warns in Col. 2:8; “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.”

There are many doctrines of devils: I Tim. 4:1-3 Paul says;” But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth.”

Next week we will conclude our study of “The One Way or One Path”. If you have questions, comments, or would like further study, please call or text: John Sublett@ 344-7147 or James Self@ 344-4070. If you don’t have a Bible, we’ll give you one!

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Primary Candidate Q&A Deaf Smith County Judge Why are you running for county judge?

Wagner: I thoroughly enjoy serving this community. I believe with that mindset I can better help those that come through the court system, be it adults or juveniles. I can help those that are here for a probate or guardianship matter, as well as, the many unique opportunities presented to the court. I also believe that being re-elected I can help keep our citizens from harm and protect their tax dollars.

Hazlett: My adult life has been about service. Service to my country in the U.S. Marine Corps; my community as a peace officer; and my family and friends through athletic and community programs like Boys and Girls Scouts and the YMCA. I seek the office of county judge to continue serving my community. I bring years of valuable life experience to the position, and I believe I have something unique to offer.

What

Occupation Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office deputy

Occupation Deaf Smith County Judge Professional,

education

Professional,

background

Hereford High School, West Texas A&M, Texas Judicial Academy

Hereford High School, West Texas State, Amarillo College Police Academy, 2,700 hours law enforcement continuing education

(2014-present)

hours of judicial training.

Hazlett: I am looking forward to bringing my years of experience in criminal justice to the office of county judge.

Spending the last four years as bailiff has given me a unique perspective on seeing how the judicial system operates to include District Court (felony), County Court (misdemeanor and juvenile proceedings) and Family Court. The knowledge I have gained during these four years has been invaluable.

in office?

Wagner: The best thing I possess is being involved in this community. Through my years in his community, I have served in Hereford Lions Club, Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce, First Baptist Church, Hereford Volunteer Fire Department, Hereford Toastmasters, Hereford Hustlers, city planning and zoning board and First Baptist Church Kindergarten board. I also have more than three years of experience as county judge and 200

What

are the top

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education

background

Elected offices held Deaf Smith County Judge

in your background will be an asset

costs and what we are mandated to do with our local property tax dollars.

Hazlett: The revolving door situation with narcotics abusers simply must be addressed. Our goal should be to protect our youth and prevent another generation of substance abusers. Much of our criminal activity can be directly related to substance abuse. These offenses create a financial drain on the county’s assets. I will work closely with the probation office and prosecutors to locate new or better rehabilitation facilities. It is obvious our current policy of ordering offenders to attend is not working… Current drug education programs are not reaching our young people. There must be a better solution.

Murray K. Hazlett

D.J. Wagner

issues facing the

county?

Wagner: 1) Staying up to task with the many laws and unfunded mandates pushed out of Austin every legislative session; 2) Balancing the growth of the county while maintaining existing assets; 3) Improving and maintaining our aging

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county infrastructure.

Hazlett: 1) Financial issues; 2) Improvement with jail facilities; 3) Quality drug education and rehabilitation programs.

Select

one and relate how you will address the problem if

re-elected/elected?

Wagner: I think all the issues are equally important, but the biggest issues would be continued unfunded mandates from our state legislature. Austin continues to push their share of funding the state’s budget down to the local property taxpayers. The majority of the county’s budget goes to pay for these imposed costs. I have and will continue to speak up for our citizens concerning these

Why should someone vote for you?

Wagner: Through my previous answers, I believe I am qualified.

Hazlett: I bring 34 years of criminal justice experience to the office. I will work closely with the commissioners court to seek monetary assistance via grant programs to make resources available to county entities. My goal is not only to meet the current needs of the citizens of the county, but also plan for the future needs of the county… As county judge, I will be fair and impartial to everyone who steps into the courtroom. I will work closely with other courthouse departments to ensure the citizens of Deaf Smith County have a structured and efficient local government.

Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court Why

are you running for county clerk?

DeLaCerda: I have served as county clerk for almost six years, and I love my job.

I am eager to continue to serve this wonderful community.

Garman: I am running for county clerk to serve the people of Deaf Smith County not for my own interests.

The county clerk needs to have excellent customer service and people skills in order to effectively and compassionately deal with clients and co-workers.

They should be empathetic and must always remain fair and impartial. They must be intelligent, self-motivated and have a strong work ethic. I possess all of these characteristics and want to use them to serve the public as your next county clerk.

Foster: I believe I can make a difference in this community. I believe I can help serve the people of Deaf Smith County with dedication, honesty and integrity.

What

in your background

will be an asset in this office?

DeLaCerda: Having served as county clerk for the past several years, I have gained a wealth of knowledge…

My teaching experience helps me identify learning styles so I can share skills and knowledge all deputy

Occupation Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court Professional,

education

Hereford High School, West Texas A&M, Amarillo College Police Academy, extensive additional training at clerk conferences and seminars on probate, vital statistics and elections.

Elected offices held Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court/Voter Registrar (2012-present)

clerks must know to best serve the various areas this office handles… I use my fluent bilingual skills to communicate with customers in all aspects – translating is part of what the office does for the court – and I can always step into that position when needed… I have overseen numerous elections for the county and been contracted with the City of Hereford, Hereford Independent School District and Deaf Smith County Hospital District to oversee elections… There is nothing comparable to having firsthand experience.

Garman: I have more than 10 years of financial

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education

background

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Hereford High School, Oklahoma State University

experience. I oversee a department of 10 employees, and we maintain every asset held in an IRA at GoldStar. We process purchases and liquidations, as well as maintain upkeep of all assets. I am an expert in operations and processing paperwork quickly, correctly and accurately… I also understand the importance of keeping the paperwork we received together and filed for our auditors.

Foster: My experience is working as a deputy county clerk from May 2009 to June 2011. During that period, I learned and performed duties that make up each specific area of the office from birth certificates, marriage licenses, public records, probate files and criminal records to voter registra-

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What

area in the office is

in need of most improvement over the next four years, and how would you make that happen if re-elected/elected?

DeLaCerda: In my opinion, the area that could most benefit from improvements is the archiving of all records and eventually putting them online. I would also like to expand the efiling of documents, such as criminal and open public records, to give customers more options for access.

Garman: I feel the two areas that need the most improvement are to modernize the office through paperless/e-file processes and make them a normal process in the office… I would also contact the entities that the county works with and ask how the clerk’s office could be more effec-

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Foster: I believe that there is always room for improvement and learning. If elected, I would (response ends) Why

should someone vote for

you for county clerk?

DeLaCerda: There are several factors to this position.

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Garman: Having not worked in the clerk’s office could be viewed as a negative at first glance, but the reality is I have the opportunity to approach the job with fresh eyes, relying on my experience in the private sector to help influence positive change for the county… My fresh perspective, combined with my experience in management and operations, along with the enthusiasm to do the job are the skills I plan to put to use to ensure everyone who votes for me will be proud of their decision.

Foster: I believe I am a hard worker, and I would strive to give this community what they want and deserve. I would take the time to assess the office and needs of the community, then use my work experience to make changes as needed. I am a dedicated and hard worker and would love the chance to show our community.

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Primary Candidate Q&A Precinct 4 Commissioner Why are you running for Precinct 4 commissioner?

Artho: Deaf Smith County is my home.

I believe the role of county government and a commissioner is to be pro-active, prevent/solve problems and develop public direction for the long-term outlook of the county. I want to promote Deaf Smith County as a place where people choose to live, raise their families and make their homes. Deaf Smith is the No. 1 agricultural producing county in Texas. Agriculture is what I do, and it is the major industry of this county. I believe it is paramount for a commissioner to understand the tax base of this county.

Smith: I feel a need to serve my community. I wanted to see if there was anything that I could do to help all the people in our precinct, instead of just a select few.

Nino: To be an active part of the community.

Sides: I feel I can make a positive impact in Deaf Smith County What

Dale Artho

John Nino

Occupation Farmer/rancher Deaf Smith County Precinct 4 Commissioner

Occupation Retired teacher/coach Professional,

Occupation Retired Hereford High School senior automotive instructor

education

background

Professional, education background Owner/operator of Dale and Kathy Artho Farms covering 8,500 acres in Deaf Smith, Oldham and Randall counties. Extensive involvement with agriculture committees and issues on regional, state and national levels.

Associates of arts from South Plains College, bachelor’s of arts from West Texas State University Elected offices None

Elected offices held Deaf Smith County Precinct Commissioner (2015-present); Wildorado ISD Board of Trustees (1983-2001); USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee (1992-2004); Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board (19932010); Texas Grain Sorghum Association

in your background will be an asset

What,

Professional,

Attended East Texas State University, ASE Master Certified automotive and diesel machinist

held

Elected offices None

education

background

Vega High School Elected offices held Hereford FSA representative for two terms

in your opinion, are the top three

issues facing the precinct?

Artho: Management of roads and bridges will always be the No. 1 issue facing Precinct 4. Long-term degradation of the infrastructure, lack of broadband connectivity and how this will impact our ability to compete in the marketplaces of the future is another. Lastly, how we in Deaf Smith County, and as individuals, will respond to societal challenges.

Smith: It seems the first thing people want to talk about is roads. Granted it seems a good number of them have been neglected. We also are going to have to come up with a way to build a new jail.

We also need to boost the pay for our sheriff’s office, especially the jailers.

Nino: Road conditions; equipment; and people feel their concerns are not being heard.

Sides: Budget, new jail and county roads.

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of the roads and prioritize which areas need attention first.

Sides: I think they all fall under the same category, and that would be to do the very best with each, and while doing so, be conscious of whose money you are spending.

Occupation Farmer/rancher Professional,

education

background

Harold Sides

in this office?

Artho: By trade, I am a producer, and producers solve problems. I have been elected to serve on local, state and national boards, and I want to bring that experience and knowledge to improve Deaf Smith County. I have budget and legislative experience, as well as experience in developing and implementing domestic and international markets for Texas and U.S. products. Whenever, wherever and why-ever I travel. I always promote Deaf Smith County.

Smith: I have run businesses and crews up to 10 men. For the past 30 years, I managed the HHS auto shop with 10-25 students every hour of the day. I have run budgets and managed equipment, as well as personnel.

Nino: I have 38 years involvement with this community from students to parents.

Sides: My work ethic and business experience.

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Why

those, select one and relate how you

will address that problem if re-elected/

elected?

Artho: We would continue to rank roads and bridges. Prioritize areas of concern, and concentrate resources as available to remedy the issue. Use technology to improve productivity. Weather will always be the wild card that drives the shape of our transportation system.

We had to be as prepared as possible to respond to weather-driven challenges.

Smith: I think the jail situation is the most important because we are paying thousands of dollars out every month to house prisoners in Potter and Randall counties, plus others, because we do not have the room or facilities. We need to enlarge the capacity for female prisoners and create a youth facility also.

Nino: After hearing some of the people’s concerns in regards to their roads, I would like to analyze the conditions

should someone vote for you for

Precinct 4 commissioner?

Artho: I have taken a precinct-wide, systematic approach to evaluating road and drainage issues and have resolved three major projects that were in need of immediate attention based on my ranking criteria. I have two more major projects in line for this year. After the election, we will re-evaluate and re-rank projects for the next four years. If I have met or exceeded your expectations tending to the business of Deaf Smith County and Precinct 4, then vote for me. Let the past three years of service as your commissioner be your gauge.

Smith: I think you can always get more done if you can work together. I have always tried to put our community first.

The good for the whole, instead of for the few.

Nino: Availability to the people.

Sides: I feel like I have more experience in what our county needs to make it a better place to live and raise our families for not only today, but also for tomorrow.

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Deaf Smith County Treasurer Why

are you running for

Karen Smith

county treasurer?

Smith: I was born and raised in Hereford and love it. I always want to serve my community. I love my job and would appreciate the opportunity to continue.

Barrera: I want to be more involved in our community. I think it’s time for my generation to assume a leadership role.

What

Stephanie Barrera

Occupation Deaf Smith County Treasurer Professional,

in your background will

Occupation Deaf Smith County Deputy Clerk of Court Professional,

education

background

Hereford High School; 30 years banking experience including human resources experience; three years as county treasurer

Valedictorian, Adrian High School, 2006; attended Amarillo College; experience with two local financial institutions

be an asset in this office?

Elected offices held Smith: My 30 years bankDeaf Smith County ing experience, and the three Treasurer years I have served as trea(2015-present) surer.

Barrera: I have great experience in dealing with large sums of money and budgets. I exceed changes on our bill paying, requirin good communication and interper- ing receipts from all employees to better serve our taxpayers. I also imsonal skills. plemented a new filing system that changes invoice number to a name.

What, in your opinion, is the area in This makes it much easier for audineed of the most improvement over tors to access our filing system. I rethe next four years, and how would ceive a remote capture machine from you make that happen if re-elected/ our depository bank to make deposelected?

Smith: Streamline our office with its, which makes our office more eftechnology. We are going to get new ficient. software, which will help with receiving funds, paying bills and payroll.

Barrera: I want to make sure we are saving taxpayers money and that things run efficiently.

What

do you believe is your greatest

accomplishment during your previous

Smith:

I

term? implemented

education

background

If

elected, what would you do differ-

ently in the office and why?

Barrera: I would review all the operations and procedures of each office to see if there are some services that can be combined or eliminated to save taxpayer money.

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Smith: I had 30 years of banking experience before I became your treasurer. That has been invaluable in my position. I have been treasurer for three years and attended numerous conferences where I have received the required training for the job. I have learned a lot. My human resources experience has been an asset as I handle all HR for the county. I also have a very good work ethic. We have implemented a new time-clock system for several offices, even though it was not necessary. I clock in and out every day, so I can show my time to anyone who wishes to see it.

Barrera: I am someone who is motivated, confident and ready to commit to the county. I have proven to my peers I am honest, trustworthy and reliable.

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Primary Candidate Q&A 222nd Judicial District Clerk of Court Why

are you running

Elaine Gerber

for district court

Anita Nino

with the process, or better yet, with the terminology. I feel I am responsible and motivated to do the job well.

Nino: I feel confident I could provide a better environment in the office, not only for employees but to the community and other offices, as well. Between my job at Food King and now with the County Clerk’s office, I have worked more than 70 hours per week. It is evident that I am not afraid of or a stranger to hard work.

Mandy Perez

clerk?

Occupation Occupation Occupation Gerber: As a lifelong 222nd Judicial District Clerk of Court Deaf Smith County Office manager, 222nd Judicial District resident, I am passionDeputy Clerk of Court District Attorney ate about serving this Professional, education community. I believe background Professional, education Professional, education it is important to keep Hereford High School, background background our local government 10 total years of total No response More than 23 years trustworthy, efficient experience in District with Deaf Smith Counand effective. CitiClerk office, more than E lected offices held ty and more than 22 in zens deserve to know 170 hours of profesNone the DA’s office – 16 as when they come in sional continuing eduoffice manager, to atour office, they will be cation and training. tain associate’s degree given 100 percent jobs. None of the treated right and their of my time and un- other candidates in criminal justice from paperwork will be Elected offices held Amarillo in May in purdivided attention to have experience handled with care. It is 222nd Judicial District Clerk of Court suit of bachelor’s. whomever I am as- working in this ofan important job, and (2015-present) sisting whether they fice, but I have spent I am honored to have Elected offices held are from another of- the past 10 years been able to serve and None the social skills to deal with fice or a citizen of learning and workhope to continue the people, calm or irate. I know this community. I would ing in every position work. and its citizens.

Perez: I am office man- to treat a person the way I also change the way records in it. Electing somePerez: I believe that beager of the DA’s office and would like to be treated. are kept in that they are one else would be like startfeel that I am qualified to Fortunately, I do not believe scanned as soon as they are ing at Square 1. I work hard cause of my background be the district clerk. I over- I would need much training received, instead of stored to make this office efficient working within the crimiin a back room. That would and effective, and I hope to nal justice system I would see the office budget, work if elected into office.

Nino: The number of eliminate information being continue to be able to work need less training than with felony cases, plea papers, judgments, jury trial years I have worked in our mishandled. I feel like this hard for Deaf Smith County someone who is unfamiliar is crucial because these are paperwork and writs – all community. people’s lives. of which are filed in that office. I am familiar with What, in your opinion, is the Why should someone vote bond forfeitures and sei- area in need of most improvement over the next four for you for District Court zures. I have experience in years, and how would you Clerk? appeals… I know the legal Gerber: Of the candidates terminology because of my make that happen if re-elected/elected? running for this position, I experience in the DA’s ofShowtimes for: Gerber: Record manage- am the only candidate with fice and also because of the Friday 2nd education I am receiving ment could still use some requisite experience in the 6, 7's and 9's Only improvement.

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Deaf while pursuing a degree in Saturday 3rd faces a heavy workload, Smith County Courthouse criminal justice.

All Showings Nino: I have had 20 years and record retention and works together, but each of experience in serving our scanning tend not to be of office does very different Sunday 4th community and feel like I priority. I, along with my All But Last Showings can serve our county with staff, have attended classes Monday 5th - Thursday 8th personal attention in cus- through the State Archive 6 and 7's Only Commission. With that tomer service. knowledge, I have imple2D BLACK PANTHER mented a plan, but time is What in your background Screen 1, PG13, 2h:30m a necessity. I am hoping to will be an asset in this office?

12:15P 3:30P 6:40P 9:40P Gerber: My 10 years of gain re-election so I may continue my work and, with experience in the District GAME NIGHT Clerk’s office is invaluable. the help of new software, Screen 2, R, 1h:55m I started at the bottom and remedy this issue.

12:00P 2:20P 4:40P 7:05P 9:30P Perez: Helping to figure have worked in every area out the reason why the jury of the office – gaining competence in all areas of the wheel tends to pull the same THE 15:17 TO PARIS job. The learning curve in jury pool or rather pulls inScreen 3, PG13, 1h:49m this office is significant, so dividual’s names who are no 12:10P 2:30P 4:50P 7:15P 9:40P having been here 10 years, longer eligible to serve on a I am confident that my ex- jury. I believe all the work WINCHESTER perience is an indispensable the DA’s office puts into Screen 4, PG13, 1h:54m prosecuting a case comes to asset to this community.

12:00P 2:20P 4:40P 7:05P 9:30P Perez: The fact I have a complete half when a jury been with Deaf Smith cannot be selected due to a PETER RABBIT County for 23-plus years lack of potential jurors. The Screen 5, PG, 1h:44m has enabled me to learn the money Deaf Smith County 12:15P 2:35P 4:50P 7:15P 9:35P process of the legal system. spends to send out jury I know, very well, the way summons alone is costly FIFTY SHADES FREED I process criminal paper- enough, then to turn around Screen 6, R, 1h:55m work is important due to and send “no-show” jury letTHIS IS HAROLD SIDES ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT 12:00P 2:20P 4:45P 7:10P 9:35P ters adds to the cost. it affecting a person’s life, FOR DEAF SMITH COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4 ON Nino: I feel the District I have learned the imporMARCH 6TH. tance of reporting arrests Clerk’s office needs imTimes subject to change, please check our website for current showtimes at and convictions properly. provement in better serving www.pccmovies.com.

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Lady Whitefaces fall short in Canyon pitching duel, 2-0 From Staff Reports

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Failure to consistently find the plate infected the Hereford diamond Whitefaces like anthrax Tuesday in a 13-3, mercy-shortened loss at Pampa.

The defeat snapped a three-game winning streak for the Herd, who saw their record even up at 3-3 on the young season.

“We’re still having some problems throwing strikes,” Hereford coach Bryan Moore said. “Whenever that happens, that is always something that comes back to haunt you.”

The wheels came off early on the hill for the Whitefaces after they had taken a 1-0 lead in the first on a Carson Altman single that plated Shawn Escamilla, who singled to open the game.

The Bulldogs took the lead for good in the bottom of the frame without the benefit of a hit.

The inning featured four walks, a hit batter, three passed balls – two of which scored runs – and a double play that put the Dogs on top 3-1.

The Herd closed to 3-2 in the top of the third when Escamilla delivered a one-out single and moved to second on an error.

After Eli Ellis flied out, Altman singled home Escamilla for a second time in the game before he was thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a double.

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Carson Altman led the Herd with a 2-for-3 effort from the plate and 2 RBI in Tuesday’s, 13-3, loss at Pampa.

BRAND file photo Bulldogs extended their lead to 6-2 in the bottom of the third before adding three more in the fourth.

Jaxon Warlick walked to lead off the Herd fifth, moved to second on a wild pitch and third on a double play before crossing the plate on a passed ball to make it 9-3.

Four hits, a walk and fielder’s choice in the home half of the fifth put four more runs across for the Bulldogs, who had the game end via the mercy rule with one out.

Escamilla and Altman provided most of the offense for the Whitefaces as they each went 2-for-3 and accounted for 4 of the Herd’s 5 hits. Escamilla scored twice, and Altman drove in 2 runs. Ellis provided the other hit.

Gabe Rodriguez lasted a

Saturday, March 3 Baseball Varsity at Levelland tournament, TBA JV Maroon, White at Hereford JV tournament, TBA Golf Boys at Borger, TBA Softball Varsity at Fox County Tournament, TBA JV at Pampa JV tournament, TBA Track Varsity boys, girls at Canyon Invitational, TBA

third of an inning in taking the loss on the hill for the Whitefaces. He allowed 3 runs – all earned – on no hits, while walking 4. Of his 28 pitches, only 9 were strikes.

Ray Ramirez gave up 3 earned runs on 1 hit with 5 walks over 2 1/3 innings, while Michael Garcia surrendered 6 runs – 3 earned – on 6 hits with 2 walks.

For the game, four Whiteface pitchers allowed 13 runs – 10 earned – on 9 hits with 11 walks and no strikeouts.

The Herd hit the tournament trail this weekend for the annual soiree in Levelland from Thursday-Saturday.

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One good turn at bat was all it took Tuesday for the Canyon Lady Eagles to push across enough runs to edge visiting Hereford, 2-0, in a pitching duel to open the District 3-5A season for both teams.

The loss was the second in a row for the Lady Herd, who fell back below .500 at 6-7 overall and 0-1 in league play.

Although limited to only 5 hits for the game, the Lady Eagles strung three of those together in the third to plate the game’s only runs.

A hit batter and two singles loaded the bases with one out before a double brought home all runs the Lady Eagles would need.

Lady Herd starter Abrie Castillo turned in a solid performance in the circle – allowing 2 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 9 and walking 1.

However, she received little assistance from her offense, which was being mowed down.

The Lady Whitefaces had only four baserunners in the game on a walk, two hits and a hit batter, and only two got as far as second base.

Of the Lady Herd’s 21 outs over the seven innings, 17 came via strikeout to douse any offensive spark.

The Lady Whitefaces best scoring opportunity came in the top of the first when Danielle Pena coaxed a lead-off walk and moved to second on Castillo’s one-out single.

Haleigh Barba and Haylie Valdez struck out swing-

Designated hitter Nahryah Hayes recorded one of just two Lady Herd hits and also stole a base in Tuesday’s, 2-0, loss at Canyon.

BRAND/John Carson ing to end the threat.

After Valdez was hit by a pitch with two outs and stranded at first in the fourth, the Lady Herd tried to rally in their half of the fifth.

Designated hitter Nahryah Hayes opened with a single and stole second to put a runner in scoring position with no outs.

She would advance no farther as Xandria Liscano and Kaelyn Vallejo fanned

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Tuesday, March 6 Baseball JV Maroon at Borger, 4 p.m.

Softball JV at Plainview, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity at Plainview, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 8 Baseball Varsity at Keller Tournament, Amarillo, TBA JV White at Bushland tournament, TBA Tennis Varsity at Westerners Open, Lubbock, TBA

and Pena was caught looking to end the inning.

From there, the Lady Whitefaces went down quietly.

Despite coming up with one of the team’s two hits, Castillo was in the top of a Lady Herd batting order that struggled all day.

The top four hitters in the lineup – Pena, Bianca Olvera, Castillo and Barba PLEASE SEE SB | 10

Friday, March 9 Baseball Varsity at Keller Tournament, Amarillo, TBA JV White at Bushland tournament, TBA Golf Boys at Abilene, TBA Girls at Amarillo Relays, TBA Softball Varsity at Amarillo, 4:30 p.m.

JV at Amarillo, 6:30 p.m.

Tennis JV at Sandie Open, Amarillo, TBA Track Varsity boys, girls at Wichita Falls Relays, TBA

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Sealed proposals addressed to the City of Hereford will be received at City of Hereford, 224 North Lee Street (P.O. Box 2277), Hereford Texas 79405, until Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. for City of Hereford Water System Improvements, North Well Field Collection Lines and Southwest Pump Station, Material Bid Only.

Immediately following the closing time for receipt of bids, proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at Hereford City Hall. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened. Bids will be tabulated and presented to City of Hereford for action at a later date.

Information for bidders, proposal forms, specifications and plans are on file at City of Hereford and the office of Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. (PSC), Consulting Engineers, 4222 85th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79423.

Copies of the plans, specifications, and contract documents may be secured at the PSC, 4222 85th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79423, 806.473.2200, as follows: 1. Download documents (PDF file extension format) from the PSCs Info Exchange web site after registering as a plan holder with issuing PSC office. No cost or deposit required for this option.

2. One set of paper copies for a non-refundable deposit of $50.00.

3. A digital copy (PDF file extension format) upon a non-refundable deposit of $20.00 per each CD. Deposit shall be company or cashiers’ check made payable to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. No partial sets issued.

Sealed proposals addressed to the City of Hereford will be received at City of Hereford, 224 North Lee Street (P.O. Box 2277), Hereford Texas 79405, until Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. for City of Hereford Water System Improvements, North Well Field Wells and Southwest Pump Station Electrical Package, Material Bid Only.

Immediately following the closing time for receipt of bids, proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at Hereford City Hall. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened. Bids will be tabulated and presented to City of Hereford for action at a later date.

Information for bidders, proposal forms, specifications and plans are on file at City of Hereford and the office of Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. (PSC), Consulting Engineers, 4222 85th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79423.

Copies of the plans, specifications, and contract documents may be secured at the PSC, 4222 85th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79423, 806.473.2200, as follows: 1. Download documents (PDF file extension format) from the PSCs Info Exchange web site after registering as a plan holder with issuing PSC office. No cost or deposit required for this option.

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News HHS duo make top-four finishes From Contributed Sources

HOBBS, N.M. – A pair of Hereford High School (HHS) students were among the top finishers at the 2018 New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) Automotive Invitational Competition.

More than 70 competitors representing 10 high schools took part in the event, held Thursday on the NMJC campus and hosted by the NMJC Automotive Technology program.

Denver City High School took the team title. A combined unit from Coronado and Monterey Highs represented Lubbock ISD and took second, while third went to the NMJC ACTA (Advanced Career Tech Academy) program.

After Denver City swept the first individual spots to stake claim to the crown, HHS’s Gabriel Duque came in third and classmate Sean Carver finished fourth.

As part of his third-place

prize, Duque received a $500 scholarship from the NMJC Foundation, along with tools, tool chests work carts and more.

As one of the remaining top-10 finishers, Carver was awarded tools and tool chests.

Competitors received points on testing of their skills with various parts of cars, as well as written tests. Carver reportedly recorded one of the highest scores on the written test.

Both Duque and Carver plan to attend NMJC upon graduation from HHS. The field included competitors from Carlsbad, N.M.; Dimmitt; Castle Dale, Utah; Hereford; Lubbock; Seminole; Silver City and Hobbs, N.M. Sponsors included Advanced Auto Parts, AutoZone, NAPA, O’Reilly Auto Parts and the Ford Motor Company, as well as car dealerships from Albuquerque, Carlsbad and Odessa.

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First Financial Bank promotes de la Cruz From Staff Reports

Above, Hereford High’s Gabriel Duque, center, is joined by HHS instructor Randy Ferguson, left, and Ford Motor Company’s Mike Gusta after finishing third at the NMJC Automotive Invitational Competition. Below, Hereford’s Sean Carver, center, placed fourth in the Feb. 8 event.

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On the block St. Anthony’s School’s annual auction is set for Sunday at noon.

St. Anthony’s students – front, Johan Grotegut and Josef Grotegut, and, back from left, Boston Harrison, Hayden Slovacek, Sydnee Nielsen and Arissa Alanez – show off auction items collected as a fourth-grade project, which include a signed jersey and baseball card by Parker Bridwell, two lawn seats, gift certificate to Academy and backpack full of everything needed for a trip to the baseball park. Contributed photo

in January 2014.

He holds a bachelor’s The Board of Directors degree in finance from of First Financial Bank Hardin Simmons Univerannounced the promo- sity and is a graduate of tion of Robert de la Cruz the Southwestern Graduto executive vice presi- ate School of Banking at dent of the bank.

SMU, Texas Tech School The announcement was of Banking and Texas made this week by First Bankers Association ManFinancial Hereford agement DevelopRegion chairman, ment Program. He president and CEO was also selected Mike Mauldin. to participate in “We are pleased the Federal Reto promote Robert serve Bank “Bankto executive vice ing On The Leadpresident of our ers of Tomorrow” Hereford Region program. in recognition of The District V DE LA CRUZ his commitment to representative on First Financial, our the Hereford Indecustomers and our com- pendent School District munity,” Mauldin said.

(HISD) Board of TrustBeginning his First ees, de la Cruz is a memFinancial career work- ber of Hereford Lions ing the phone center in Club, the Spicer Group 2003, de la Cruz became Committee and Tierra a loan review analyst a Blanca Golf Committee. year later and was later He also serves on the promoted to loan review HISD Career, Technology manager. and Education board of He accepted the oppor- Hereford Independent tunity to move to Her- School District, and was eford as vice president the 2017 inductee into of commercial lending in the Deaf Smith County 2006 and was promoted Chamber of Commerce to senior vice president Hall of Fame.

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– were a combined 1-for11 with a walk and 10 strikeouts.

Olvera in the No. 2 slot and Barba at cleanup both struck out in all three of their plate appearances, while Pena fanned in two official at-bats. Castillo finished the game 1-for-3 with 2 strikeouts.

The bottom of the lineup fared little better as both Liscano and Vallejo struck out in all four of their trips to the box.

The Lady Whitefaces were back on the tournament trail this weekend at the Thursday-Saturday, Fox County Tournament in El Paso.

CANYON 2, HEREFORD 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Hereford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Canyon 0 0 2 0 0 0 x 2 5 0 WP: Lair; LP: Castillo

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A minor hurdle that could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

“I’m glad it didn’t happen in November,” DeLaCerda said. “There were only constitutional issues on the ballot, and we usually consolidate our polling places for constitutional elections because there is always a very light turnout.”

While the program will kick off with Tuesday’s primaries, it is still not a permanent fixture on the county’s landscape.

The primary, any potential run-offs and the November general election are all part of the county’s trial of voting centers.

DeLaCerda is required to submit reports from each election on the voting centers to the secretary of state’s office, which determine if the program is made permanent.

Much like with early voting, election officials see the convenience of voting centers as a boost for voter turnout.

In fact, in testimony before county commissioners, Randall and Potter County election officials reported an increase in voter participation since they began using voting centers.

Under the new plan, all of Deaf Smith County’s 8,631 registered voters can cast ballots at any of the four polls – Aikman Elementary School, Deaf Smith County Courthouse, Hereford Junior High School and Hereford Community Center – regardless of their precinct of residence.

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