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Staying in line with similar-sized communities in the region, the Hereford Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) Board of Directors decided upon a sal-

ary range as it ramps up the search for a new executive director. The move came during the board’s most-recent meeting on March 14. “This gives us direction on interviewing people,” board president Cody Chandler said. “We now

have a salary range when we reach out to people.” The board has set the starting salary for a new director at $60,000$80,000 per year. Although significantly less than the more than $95,000 per year budgeted for former direc-

tor Michael Kitten, the decision for that range was not a difficult one to make. “We researched other towns of our size and found that was the salary range [for their economic development directors],” Chandler said.

“That salary range will definitely make us competitive. All the resumes we have received would fall into that salary category.” HEDC began the hunt for a new director in PLEASE SEE HEDC | 6

Resurfacing approved for HHS track

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Way to go, Dad This past weekend’s 19th annual Bowling for Kids’ Sake fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hereford proved to be a bit of a family affair during Friday evening’s opening sessions. To illustrate, 7-year-old Anna Butler congratulates dad Thomas in her own special way after he picked up a spare. BRAND/John Carson

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It will not do much for this year’s event, but the 2019 Hereford Invitational Track Meet will be run on a new surface after a bid for the work was approved by the Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees during its regular meeting Monday. The vote came after trustees discussed the issue during its February meeting – at which time the dire state of portions of the track were revealed – and bids had been solicited to ascertain potential costs. The track’s overall condition was further highlighted when one of the regular competitors in the annual Hereford track meet – Randall High School – withdrew from this year’s meet specifically because of the track’s condition. BLANKENSHIP The overall problem for HISD officials was how extensive the track repairs would be. To solve it, solicited bids were required to include a price for resurfacing, a separate price for replacing the track’s sublayer and a third price for patching the existing sublayer. “We wanted to get three quotes, so we could have a maximum amount for you to see,” HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship said to trustees. “We’re hopeful that resurfacing is all we will need, but we won’t know that until the sublayer is examined.” HISD Business Manager Rusty Ingram reported there were four companies interested in bidding, but only three were received after one lost is membership on the state Buy Board. Although its sublayer-replacement quote was the highest of the three, HelPLEASE SEE HISD | 6

7th Blessing of the Bikes set By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

As spring comes on the throaty rumble of Harleys becomes more commonplace on highways and byways as bikers take to area roads, and unfortunately, so do accidents involving motorcycles their riders, and first responders seeing to their safety. Accordingly, First United Methodist Church of Hereford will host its seventh Blessing of the Bikes April 8 at its parking lot at Fifth and Miles. The event is open to bikers and first responders from throughout the area, who are invited to come in their riding gear or uniform. Activities will begin with a breakfast of eggs,

bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, juice and coffee, served by FUMC’s Methodist Men in the church’s Fellowship Hall at Fifth and Miles at 7:45 a.m. At 8:40 a.m. Rev. Kevin Bushart, pastor of FUMC Hereford will conduct a blessing service including a short message of hope and a prayer with each biker and their machine, as well as first responders and their vehicles. In the event of inclement weather the blessing service will be held indoors. All participants will receive a gift from the church. Afterwards, bikers and first responders are invited to stay or return to FUMC for the 10:45 a.m. worship service and are welcome in their riding gear and uniforms.

“We especially invite bikers and first responders from all over the area to join us as we ask a blessing for their safety and well-being on the road and on the job. We usually have around 40 bikers and all kinds of machines from Harleys, Trikes, Yamahas, and Suzukis on down to pedal bikes, plus fire trucks, ambulances, and police vehicles. You name it we have prayed over it,” says Rev. Bushart. Bikers or first responders with questions or seeking more information may contact FUMC Hereford at 806-3640770. Check the church’s Facebook page at HerefordTXFUMC , or the churchWebsite at www. herefordmethodist.com.

Rev. Kevin Bushart, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Hereford prays over the machines of bikers during the 2017 Blessing of the Bikes. This year’s event is set for April 8. Photo by Jim Steiert


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"Strength, a powerful word that defined Adela Naranjo. She was a woman who was never promised a tomorrow, a woman who had to fight most of her life. At the age of 39, she began the war with dialysis, a war with the odds. She was always at battle with her own body. It didn't matter how it looked, she always found a way to get up and keep fighting for her children and her family. Even against the odds, she managed to make it to the later years, meeting her grandchildren and even her great-grandchildren. Forgiveness was her biggest attribute. She loved everyone regardless of their faults and actions. It didn't matter if the skies were gray and faces were down, she always knew how to how to make you smile. She was

everyone's best friend. As her time came near, she knew all the lives she'd impacted on her journey, but she also knew she was fighting a losing battle. She always knew the day would come, and she would be ready to leave. Adela was a blessing to all our lives. Those who got to know her, got to spend their life loving and cherishing every moment they had with her. She may be gone from this world, but she will never leave our hearts or our lives. May you live the rest of eternity peacefully and pain free." Ramiro Garza III Adela leaves behind sisters Elvira (deceased) and husband Hector Mendoza, Elida Trevino, Irene and husband Juan Camargo, Linda Contreras, and Angie and husband Ray Garza, and brothers Lorenzo Contreras (deceased), Larry Contreras and wife Rosa, Johnny Contreras, Antonio Contreras and wife Alma, Joe Contreras, and Freddy Contreras and wife Linda; children and grandchildren Mathew and wife Betty Conde and their children Mathew II, Ninel, and Angel Conde, Adam Conde Jr. and his children Corina Adela, Adam III, Eric, and Christopher Conde, and Cynthia Conde and her child Ramiro Garza and wife Skyla DelaRosa; and seven great-grandchildren. Services are under direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.

James E. McCathern 1921-2018

er’s CoOp, served on the water board, as an election judge and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). In retirement, J.E. and Virginia enjoyed extensive RV travel and moved to Lake Texoma in 1997. Virginia died in 2016 after 75 years of marriage. J.E. is survived by his brother, Gerald McCathern of Hereford; children Jenny Lynn Cassels of

Mead, Okla., Jerry McCathern of Hampton Bays, N.Y., and Joy Daniel of Richmond; seven grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; and his beloved dog “Jake.” Graveside service was held Saturday March 24, 2018 at West Park Cemetery in Hereford. A memorial service will be held at Brown’s Funeral PLEASE SEE OBITS | 3

James Emmitt (J.E.) McCathern Jr., 96, was born on April 25, 1921 in Texola, Okla., and passed from this life at home on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 under the care of Guardian Hospice. He attended high school in Mobeetie, and married Virginia Dale Ball in 1941. They settled in Alison, where the family operated the mercantile store and telephone service. J.E. served in the U.S. Army, 69th Regiment from 1944-46 and received three Bronze Stars, Rifleman’s Badge, WW2 Victory Ribbon, German Theater Ribbon, Occupation Army Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. After the war, he farmed in and around Hereford from 1947 until he retired in 1971. He was president of the Hereford Farm-

Notice to All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Alta Mae Higgins, Deceased Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of Alta Mae Higgins, Deceased, were issued to me, Anna Kate Bradley, on February 26, 2018 in the proceeding indicated below my signature hereto, which is still pending, and that I now hold such Letters. All persons having claims against said estate, which is being administered in the County Court of Deaf Smith, are hereby required to present the same to me at the address below given, before suit upon same are barred by the general statutes of limitation, before such estate is closed, and within the time prescribed by law. The address of Anna Kate Bradley is P.O. Box 124, Adrian, Texas 79001 DATED this 26th day of February, 2018.

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N. Hwy 385 • 806-364-2160 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

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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Service in Durant, Okla., at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Durant Funeral and Cremation Service.

Jolene B. Bledsoe 1918-2018

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colors, making ceramics and creating her own dolls. Jolene is survived by her sister, Cecilia Jenkins of Lake Whitney; and 17 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sisters Joyce and Bernice; brothers Charlie and James. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Kings Manor Retirement Home in Hereford and Hereford Senior Citizens.

Demetrio Zuniga Sr. 1946-2018

ents; daughters Marta, Josephina and Angelita Zuniga; and sister Irene Riojas. He leaves behind his wife Maria; siblings Isidra Constancio and husband Joel, Sylvia Rueda, and Rafael Zuniga and wife Esther Mendoza; children Gracie Zuniga of Alamogordo, N.M., Roberto Rodriguez of Oklahoma, Demetrio Zuniga Jr. of Big Spring, Laurie Martinez and husband Joe R., Veronica Barron and husband Juan, Lisa Martinez, and Marivel Zuniga and husband Rene Rodriguez, all of Hereford; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.

Martin of Amarillo; sisters Janie Pena and husband Domingo, and Eva Mendoza, both of Hereford, and Debbie Patrick and husband David of Plainview; brothers Rudy Beltran of Winters, Walter Beltran of Amarillo, and Richard Beltran and wife Mindey Bevers of Hereford; and granddaughter Talayeh Brown of Amarillo. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Johnny Beltran and Nicky Beltran; and sister Molly Coronado. The family suggests Memorials be made in Mrs. Martin’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

Connie C. Martin 1944-2018

Matilda V. Miller 1923-2018

life service followed at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Don McDonald officiating. Services were under personal supervision of Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 after a long and productive life. Matilda V. Williams was born Oct. 25, 1923 to Fred C. and Viola Williams in Denton. She married William E. “Bill” Miller in Hereford on June 24, 1945. Mrs. Miller was a registered nurse, practicing in Hereford for over 35 years. Tillie was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Hereford. She loved her church and her Lord. Those left to cherish her

passing are daughters Jan Eeds and husband Chap of Lago Vista, and Dee Ann Matthews and husband Darrell of Hereford; grandchildren Trey Eeds and wife Katy, Lacee Chertoff and husband Jesse, Sarah Towb and husband Charles, and Sonya Perrin and husband Colt; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in her name to First Presbyterian Church of Hereford, P.O. Box 70 Hereford, TX, 79045 or Samaritan Hospice 426 N. Main St., Suite E, Hereford, TX, 79045.

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Jolene Bell Bledsoe, a long-time resident of Hereford, passed away, Monday, March 26, 2018 at the age of 99. There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 29 at Hale Center Cemetery in Hale Center. The Rev. Kevin Bushart will be officiating. Visitation will be held in the Rose Chapel of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 28 from noon-5 p.m. Services are under the supervision of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home. Jolene was born Oct. 17, 1918 to Cecil and Cleo Bell on the Kimberlin Ranch in the heart of Grayson County. Her family settled in Hale County, where they lived and raised their family. Jolene graduated from Hale Center High School in 1936. She then moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in 1937, and married Orbie J. Bledsoe. She began her career with Lockheed Electric Company as "Rosie the Riveter." She ended her career with Lockheed Electric Company in 1975 after 32 years as a human resource manager. She was active in the Hereford Art Guild, Hereford CowBelles, Hereford Senior Citizens, Golden Line Dancers and First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bledsoe enjoyed painting with oil

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Demetrio Zuniga Sr., a long-time resident of Hereford, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the age of 71. Visitation was Tuesday, March 26 in the Rose Chapel at Hereford Heritage Funeral Home followed recitation of the rosary. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 28 in San Jose Catholic Church. Father Jose Ramon Molina will be the celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. Demetrio Zuniga Sr. was born on Dec. 22, 1946 in Vallehermoso, Mexico to Nicolasa Martinez and Magdaleno Zuniga. He met the love of his life, Maria A. Zuniga, and moved to Hereford in 1957. After moving to Hereford, Maria and Demetrio married on Dec. 18, 1966 at St Anthony's Catholic Church. Demetrio worked as a truck driver, and in his free time he loved to fish, camp and feed his many pets. He was known for his glowing smile and playful behavior, but most of all he was known for the love he shared with his family. Demetrio helped the San Jose Church with bingo for 20 years, when it was the San Jose labor camp mission. Demetrio Zuniga was preceded in death by his par-

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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JULIUS NELSON BODNER, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of JULIUS NELSON BODNER were issued to SHARON N. BODNER, as Independent Executrix on the 26th day of March, 2018, in Cause No. PR-2018-05507, Estate of JULIUS NELSON BODNER, deceased, pending in the County Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas. All persons having claims against said estate, which is currently being administered in Deaf Smith County, Texas, are hereby required to present the same to said Independent Executrix at the given address below, before suit upon same is barred by the Statue of Limitations, before such estate is closed, and within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. The residence of the Independent Executrix is 710 Baltimore, Hereford, Texas 79045. The attorney for the estate is R. C. Hoelscher, Attorney at Law, whose address is: P.O. Box 1775 (304 West Third) Hereford, Texas 79045 SIGNED this 26th day of March, 2018

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Ordinary People

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The courage of very ordinary people is all that stands between us and the dark. – Pam Brown, Australian poet It began, as it always does, with the little things. Bite-sized changes swallowed, compromises made, tiny seeds of suspicion sewn, a little more control applied, a little less independence kept. Drip by drip, freedoms great and small slipped down the great national drain to empower a master manipulator. There just was no time to think, to reflect, on all the continuous adjustments. Folks’ minds were so diverted by the continuous chaos and perceived enemies, within and without, real and imagined. Ordinary people were simply too distracted by the frenzied daily episodes to ponder the larger fundamental things at stake. Hardly any stood in defense of the little losses. Those who did disappeared. They didn’t want to make trouble, to be labeled as alarmists. It wasn’t the habit of good citizens to protest, to resist. Despite the pervasive uncertainty, no hard proof of wrong-doing existed. Self-deceived, the people took hundreds of little steps down an everdarkening road, their eyes gradually adjusting, so they wouldn’t be shocked by the next level of debasement. ALL IN Kerrie Womble Steiert They waited for the utterly shocking deed, the last straw. Then they would act. But by the time the atrocities started, it was too late. At this point, real fears of reprisal guaranteed their sorry, silent collaboration. In his book, The Death of Expertise, author Tom Nichols examines a societal rejection of established knowledge, including world history, and issues a warning about the stability and survival of modern democracy in The Information Age. Rather than making us better educated, the media overload has created an army of angry and ill-informed citizens who demand equal footing with experienced intellectuals. I recently heard a millennial declare, in vapid earnestness, that he had no interest in anything that happened before he was born— an epic day, to be sure—because history was not all that important. In effect, the universe began with his first breath. Such limited connection to the past and unawareness of the world at large seems to reflect a spreading state of blissful ignorance. History cares not whether we know or heed her lessons. Like an ageless teacher, she's happy to repeat our schooling, even when the consequences can be brutal for us. The educational website, Facing History, Facing Ourselves, studies the impacts and crossroads of past events, places and people. The parallels to current headlines can be unsettling. Decades ago, conservative politicians granted power to an immoral bully. Because the wild card candidate could deliver a coveted base of voters, elected leaders convinced themselves he could be managed. They knew him to be a loose cannon, but he had awakened the populace with his promises of greatness, through tempestuous rallies and brimstone speeches. There was emphasis on winning, triumphing over enemies, restoring the national pride and glories of yesteryear. Appealing to the hearts and minds of ordinary people, country was to be loved above all else, creating a unified, national community. Military buildup was trumpeted as a sword-rattling sign of might and supremacy. Besotted with patriotism, the new president enraptured crowds with hate-filled rhetoric, giving ordinary people permission – and at times encouragement – to mistreat those deemed as unworthy outsiders. With its growing power unchecked, a cruel regime of avowed nationalists rose up to intimidate individuals. Isolation from others served as a deterrent to action, weakened personal confidence. The nation, its principles and the community changed rapidly, deteriorating into a society governed by loathing and mistrust. Intellectuals, career professionals and civil servants who failed to pass loyalty tests were replaced by cronies, "yes men" who trampled the rule of law. Bedrock institutions – the free press, court system, justice department, diplomacy, law enforcement – were reviled and condemned. For the sake of the great realm, citizens ceded their individual rights in a blanket acceptance of rule without responsibility. Eventually, soldiers who once swore allegiance to the Constitution and a nation governed by laws, made a sacred oath of "unconditional obedience" to one man, their supreme leader. With the support of parliament, depraved guardians and ordinary people, Adolph Hitler systematically dismantled the democracy of Germany through a dense web of lies and propaganda. On Aug. 19, 1934, citizens voted in their last free election, electing him President—an unprecedented consolidation of power in the short history of the unstable republic. The future is strongly shaped by the everyday decisions of common individuals. Ordinary people living in a self-governing society allow tyrants to rise through the choices we make, whether we voice our concerns, cast our ballots, or abdicate our responsibility by doing nothing. It is up to us, ordinary people, to stand between dictators and our fragile democracy. History proves: The people, through their actions or apathy, create the government they deserve.

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Tales of Deaf Smith County “The moment may be temporary, but the memory is forever.” Bud Meyer

tion of the present county courthouse. There is history of several hotels being in Hereford especially during the At times, short stories, or “tidbits,” town's early years. There are also reof history are interesting and some cords of hotels being constructed in are even humorous. And with some, some of the small communities during “therein lies a tale...” the days of land sales in the area. With the first county government beOne of the popular hotels in Hereing organized, Jim Cook was selected, ford in 1912 was the Northern Hotel, among other temporary officials, as the which was on the corner of Dewey Avfirst sheriff. Shortly after his appoint- enue and Third Street. It was reported ment, Cook was visiting in the general to be a “nice” place to stay. Elizabeth store when two “gun-toting” strangers Montague Hicks and Jennie Buckner recame in to purchase supplies. After the called staying there before their move strangers left the store, some of the to Hereford. men in the store teased Cook for not John Mosely was the hotel's owner, arresting the men, who had broken the and Mrs. Ella Higgins Carr was the manlaw by not removing their guns before ager. They, as did personnel in other entering the store. hotels, encouraged folks to Cook headed out as he exjust drop by to visit and have claimed, “It's not too late yet!” a cup of coffee in the lobby. Cook approached the Calla Mountz remembered strangers and began a conthe Northern Hotel's fine piano versation about a horse trade. that seemed to always have the When one of the men got latest popular sheet music on down from the wagon, Cook the music stand. She, and othpulled his gun and as the ers, could never resist going by stranger reached for his gun, to play the piano. he was shot and killed by the There are several versions sheriff. of how Bootleg Corner got Carolyn Waters This was the first person its name. One version is that to be buried in La Plata's “Boot Hill” the name was associated with the Old cemetery. Sheriff Cook was fired, and J. Moonshine Sheep Camp that was locatH. Jowell was appointed as the second ed a few miles northwest of the corner. temporary sheriff. W.W. Witherspoon The camp was a campsite for cowboys was then appointed as a deputy. and other travelers who happened to On Aug. 9, 1909, the county com- be in the area. And there was a moonmissioners set a bond election for shine still at the camp. Sept. 30 for the construction of a new Another tale is that it was named for courthouse in Hereford. Some of the a small school building that was moved group was against the bond, so it was to various locations when prospective set at $125,000 rather than the original land buyers came to the area. This was $75,000 that was first discussed. Those to make the buyer believe a school was against the bond issue felt sure that the nearby the land that they might purvoters would then vote against it. chase. When the election was held, the vote The building was never actually used was 308 for and 167 against. The Her- as a school, but was “bootlegged” from eford BRAND carried a banner headline place to place. in red which read “Courthouse Bond IsHowever Bootleg Corner got its name, sue Carries.” it is a small attractive community toThe story read, in part: day. “The election went off quietly, both There are many short stories to be sides working hard all day. At night found in the county's history, so more the victors called out the brass band, of them will be shared later. These held a jubilee, fired a few salutes and memories were made by footprints of serenaded most of the leaders on the those who came before. losing side.” The losers conceded defeat and then “Take only memories, leave only joined in on support of the construc- footprints.” Anonymous

AUSTIN – The primary suspect in a string of terrorist-style bombings died in his pickup truck on March 21. Mark Anthony Conditt, 23, of Pflugerville, detonated explosive devices in his truck on an Interstate 35 access road in Round Rock as two law enforcement officers approached the vehicle on foot. One officer was injured in the explosion. The other officer reportedly fired a rifle at the suspect. Intensive search and surveillance operations began on March 2, when a bomb later traced to Conditt exploded and killed an Austin man who picked up what appeared to be a normal package delivered to his residence. Similar packages exploded in the Austin area on March 12, one killing a teen and injuring his mother, and another injuring a 75-yearold woman. On March 18, two men were injured by a tripwire-triggered improvised explosive device in Austin. Abbott said his office has provided nearly $1 million STATE over the last two years to CAPITAL enhance the capabilities of the Austin police depart- HIGHLIGHTS ment's bomb squad. He Ed Sterling said the grants provided for purchases of bomb disposal robots, robotic arms and bomb suits that allow technicians to approach potentially explosive devices and render them harmless. On March 20, the day before Conditt's death, the Texas Department of Public Safety reminded Texans to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity or suspicious packages to authorities. The DPS stressed that Texans should not approach any unknown or suspicious packages or items, to keep a safe distance and then to notify the authorities by calling 911. Big crowd joins march An estimated 20,000 people participated in the Austin "March for Our Lives" event on March 24. Similar marches were held some 900 cities around the globe. At the main march, in Washington, D.C., participants memorialized the mass shooting at high school in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 14, and other mass shootings, such as the ones at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut in 2010, and Sutherland Springs, Texas, in 2017. Marchers and speakers at these events mainly called for an end to mass shootings through federal, state and local gun law reforms. Jobs added in February The Texas Workforce Commission on March 23 announced that the Lone Star State's economy added 40,500 seasonally adjusted non-farm jobs in February, marking 20 consecutive months of employment growth. Texas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.0 percent in February and remains below the U.S. unemployment rate of 4.1 percent. Industries noted for adding jobs in February included professional and business services, 13,200 positions; followed by trade, transportation and utilities, 11,800 jobs; and mining and logging, 6,500 positions. TxDOT: Buckle up, teens The Texas Department of Transportation on March 19 posted a message urging teenagers to "always buckle up." The message is part of TxDOT's annual "Teen Click It or Ticket" campaign, conducted in partnership with high school students, to urge young drivers and their passengers to wear their seat belts every time they're in a vehicle. "In Texas, 42 percent of all teenagers killed in traffic crashes in 2016 weren't buckled up," said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. "We know seat belts save lives, but only if motorists use them. We want to make sure this message gets through to teens, and no one knows how to reach teens better than other teens." According to statistics compiled by TxDOT, in Texas in 2016, one in five vehicle crashes involved a teen driver. Of the 269 teen drivers and passengers killed in crashes that year, 114 were unbuckled. AG asks program review Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on March 22 sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar asking him to reverse the Obama administration's exclusion of Texas from programs that provide family planning and related preventive health services to lowincome women across the state. Paxton wrote that in 2013 the Obama administration removed Texas from the eligible list of Title X program recipients because it refused to provide taxpayer funds to abortion providers. "A precursor to participation in federal programs should not be an uncompromising commitment to abortion providers. The freedom of conscience should never be demoted to second-class status among our civil liberties," Paxton added. (Ed Sterling is director of member services for the Texas Press Association and can be reached at edsterling@texaspress.com.)


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Broadcasting sorghum gives quail a chance in drought By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

After banner years in 2015 and 2016, the 2017 quail crop in the Rolling Plains proved disappointing, even though there were plenty of brood birds available going into the nesting season, and some decent summer rainfall. Residents of the region say the population bust was primarily because “the rain that did come didn’t come at the right time” to favor hatching, and the production of insects vital to early chick survival. With 2018 off to an alarmingly sparse moisture start in its first three months, a far more severe downturn in quail numbers could be in store this nesting season. Supplemental feeding through broadcast spreading of sorghum into cover may be cost effective in helping more quail survive in this potentially dry year. That’s the thinking of Dr. Brad Dabbert, Burnett Foundation endowed professor of Quail Ecology at Texas Tech, who commented on managing quail in a dry year for those attending the Quail Management Symposium at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock March 22. The event was sponsored by the RHC, Quail Tech Alliance, Park Cities Quail, and the Llano Estacado chapter of Quail Forever. Dabbert referred to ongoing research on supplemental feeding at the famed 6666 Ranch at Guthrie in the Rolling Plains. He said supplemental feeding must go hand-in-hand with good habitat management in order to make a difference. “When you have no cover for quail, you have no birds,” he stressed to

He says supplemental feeding also lengthened the breeding season by 39 days, and birds were able to store body fat, an important factor in the event of inclement weather. “During the winter of 2013-2014 on our study area of the 6666 Ranch, with 12 inches of snowon the ground and low temperatures, we saw a death loss of 50 percent in quail on unfed areas. The mortality rate on fed areas was nine percent,” Dabbert relates. “Supplemental broadcast feeding of quail is not that expensive. We saw a cost of $1,872 to feed 1,000 acres a full year at a cost of $8 a bag for grain sorghum. If we only fed from April to October to boost the hens, the cost was $936 to feed 1,000 acres.” Other research underway at the 6666s is analyzing quail chick survival. Early data has shown that 30 percent of chick

mortality is due to raptor predation, with 13.3 percent predation attributed to mammals, primarily skunks and raccoons. There’s a long-held saying among quail enthusiasts to the tune that “everything that walks, crawls or flies eats quail,” thus the list of potential quail predators is massive. ‘We’re hoping that analysis will help us to create improved brood habitat and increase chick survival,” Dabbert reported. It should come as no surprise to those roaming quail covers that studies have indicated that ragweed—well known as a vital wildlife food as well as a trigger for allergy sufferers—has been identified as the single most important weed species to quail. Jim Steiert is an award winning member of the Texas Outdoor Writers Association and a Certified Texas Master Naturalist.

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Research on supplemental feeding of quail on the 6666 Ranch in the Rolling Plains is showing the benefits to quail survival of spreading grain sorghum in cover every two weeks at the rate of 150 pounds per mile. Contributed photo the crowd on hand. Research on the 6666s has shown that spreading feed in the edge of quailfavoring cover allows quail to take advantage of the food source without being unduly exposed to mammalian or winged predators. The supplemental feeding study involves a comparison of areas that do not receive supplemental feed to areas where supplemental feed in the form

of sorghum is broadcast at a rate of 150 pounds per mile every two weeks yearround. Feed is commonly spread from a tractor or ATV alongside roads or ranch trails with the kernels flung back into overhead cover. “Over four years of the stud that included wet years, we’ve noted a 22 percent increase in quail survival from October to April. That’s 22 percent more hens to start the

nesting season,” says Dabbert. He says the study is also showing improved reproductive performance of quail in areas receiving supplemental feed. “We have noted triple the renesting hen numbers on fed areas at 42 percent, versus only 15 percent on unfed areas, and 15 percent of hens receiving supplemental feed attempted a third nest if necessary,” Dabbert said.

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Please bring your family and friends for "Easter at Fellowship of Believers" on Sunday, April 1st. We will begin at the special time of 9:30 a.m. as we gather in the front yard around our cross covered in fresh flowers. The Scripture reading will come from Luke 24:1-6a, and Dennis Hicks will lead us in prayer. Then we will move inside the church building for worship, including the singing of: "Because He Lives" "Jesus Loves Me" and "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today." Cindy Cassels will play piano and Peggy Mize will lead us in singing. Pastor Danny Mize will make two points in his message: "Unfulfilled Expectations at Easter" and "Why We Can Live With Confidence." Fellowship of Believers church is located at 245 North Kingwood in Hereford. Join us on Easter Sunday morning, April 1st, at the special time of 9:30 a.m. for our Easter service and free brunch to follow. Our Communion service will include all who wish to partake. Questions? Leave a message at 364-0359. Notes from past Sundays are online at: FOBlessons.com.

Dawn Community 806-258-7330

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

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.

Baptist

Iglesia Bautista Fundamental 100 South Ironwood 806-364-1844

Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida

Avenue Baptist

201 Country Club Drive 806-364-2209

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 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

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InterDenominational Fellowship of Believers 245 N. Kingwood St. 806-364-0359

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

Lutheran Immanuel Lutheran Church

15th Street Church of Christ 15th & Blackfoot 806-364-1581

Central Church of Christ 148 Sunset 806-364-1606

La Iglesia De Christo 334 Avenue E 806-364-6401

Park Avenue Church of Christ 703 W Park Ave. 806-364-6094

Nazarene Family Church It’s Easter! What an awesome day it is to celebrate our risen Savior! God not only raised Jesus from the dead, He brings dead men alive today. We who were dead in our sins can be made alive in Christ. This Easter, our theme is “Come Alive.” It’s the stories of dead me coming alive, it’s testimonies of how God can break bondages of hate, shame, abuse, addictions, and idolatry and make us alive and free in Christ. Come celebrate the Risen Jesus and the resurrection of men and women just like you. Easter Sunday, April 1, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. There will be a great Easter Kid’s Church at 10:30 and all the church is invited to enjoy our giant Eggstravaganza immediately following the Kid’s Church. Overcomers is for everyone who has battled addictions or come out of prison, jail, or rehab. There is a Biblical support group for you. Join us on Sundays at 6 pm in the TLC library at the church. There will be a special youth and young adult service on Wednesday night, called The Cross Raising! We will be having free hamburgers at 6 pm. At 7 pm, special worship and Pastor Ted will be sharing the powerful story of what Jesus endured through the cross. All young people are invited to the Northend. Pastors Mitch & Gina Fernandez and Pastor Andrew Taylor will be leading our special Good Friday services in the sanctuary.

Presbyterian First Presbyterian 610 Lee St. 806-364-2471

Seventh Day Adventist Iglesia Adventista Del 7 Dia

Seventh Day Adventist 711 W Park Ave. 806-364-6127

Trinity Fellowship Trinity Fellowship 401 W Park Ave. 806-364-0373

1204 Moreman St. 806-341-0315

100 Avenue B 806-346-2740 www.lcms.org

Methodist First United Methodist 501 N. Main St 806-364-0770 www.herefordmethodist.com

410 Irving 813-701-4442

Westway Community Center

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601 W Park Ave. 806-364-0146

700 Avenue K 806-364-1892

Western Heritage Christian Church

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St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Temple Baptist

213 Barker Avenue 806-364-2038

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Episcopal

Iglesia Methodista San Pablo

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Nazarene Church of the Nazarene La Plata & Ironwood 806-364-8303

Iglesia Del Nazareno 340 Avenue H

Non 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

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SPORTS

Wednesday March 28, 2018

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Seven teams head to town for Hereford Invitational By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Lady Herd’s Bianca Olvera (13) prepares for the onslaught as teammates ready the celebration following her 3-run, second-inning home run in Friday’s win over Dumas. BRAND/John Carson

Lady Herd slams Demonettes By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Playing a little long ball early, the Hereford Lady Whitefaces raced out to a quick lead Friday before cruising to a 10-1 win over visiting Dumas in District 3-5A softball action. The Lady Herd have now won five in a row, six of their last eight and eight of their last 11 games to move to 14-10-2 overall and 5-1 in league play. “We had a few hiccups with some fielding errors, but nothing that was too costly for the team,” Hereford coach Ashley Marquez said. “There were more good things than bad in the game. We were patience and were getting solid hits to score runners. Defensively, we made plays to get out of innings when Dumas had runners on. “We are just taking it game by game to do our job to keep moving forward.” The Lady Whitefaces got to Demonette starter MaKaylah Casanova out of the gate. Danielle Pena singled to open the HHS first before Bianca Olvera’s line shot was stabbed for an out. Abrie Castillo followed with a belt over the centerfield fence for a 2-0 Lady Herd lead. Haleigh Barba then walked, and Haylie Valdez doubled. Barba would score on a Daz Rodriguez groundout, and Valdez made it 4-0 on a wild pitch. Casanova lasted only three batters into the second – a lead-off single

Hereford Whiteface and Lady Whiteface track teams will get a chance to shine before the home folks Thursday when they host the annual Hereford Invitational Meet. The overall field of eight includes boys and girls teams from district rivals Canyon, Plainview and Dumas, as well as those from Lubbock Cooper, Lubbock All Saints High School and Clovis (N.M.) High School. “The competition should be pretty good,” Whiteface coach Charlie Garza said. “With only seven other teams, it will not be anything like the massive Amarillo meet last week, but it will still be tough. “Clovis brings in top relays. Lubbock Cooper will also have quality relays and sprinters, as well as a good triple jump kid. Dumas has good distance kids, as does Canyon.” The meet is the fourth of the six-meet regular season for the Herd and Lady Herd before the postseason and drive for a state title begins with district competition on April 11-12. Through the first three meets of the season, strengths and weaknesses of both teams have been exposed. “Our expectations are to continue to improve as we head toward district,” Garza said. “Our strong points have been the throws and high jump. We want to keep that momentum going. “Our distance kids will see great competition, and we will have a great opportunity to improve. Our relays will continue to look for the right

Senior thrower Logan Butler will be in the spotlight Thursday as the Whiteface track teams host the annual Hereford Invitational Meet. BRAND/John Carson

Playing long ball early, Abrie Castillo rips a 2-run, first-inning homer Friday to get the Lady Whiteface scoring off and running. BRAND/John Carson from Kaelynn Vallejo, bunt single by Pena and 3-run homer off the bat of Olvera to push the lead to 7-0. The Demonettes used a two-out error, walk and single to score their lone run in the fifth before the Lady Whitefaces closed out the scoring in the sixth. Pena opened with her third hit of the game and was at third after Olvera bunted safely aboard and Castillo walked to pack the sacks. Barba was out on an infield fly, and Olvera was

called out for runner’s interference before a Valdez infield single reloaded the bases. Rodriguez followed with a hit to plate Pena and Castillo. Valdez would then come in on another wild pitch to make it 10-1. “One thing we need to work on is not getting satisfied,” Marquez said. “We laid back with applying pressure when we had our seven-run lead early.” Pena’s 3-for-4, 3 runsscored effort paced the PLEASE SEE SB | 10

Henry Cervantes, left, is one of seven Herd seniors to be running in their final home meet at Thursday’s Hereford Invitational. BRAND/John Carson

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Thursday, March 29 Baseball JV Maroon vs. Amarillo, 4 p.m. JV White at Amarillo, 5 p.m. Tennis Varsity at Amarillo Relays, TBA Track Varsity boys, girls at Hereford Invitational, TBA

Friday, March 30 Baseball Varsity at Amarillo, 5 p.m. Softball Varsity vs. Canyon, 4:30 p.m. JV vs. Canyon, 6:30 p.m. Track Varsity boys, girls at Hereford Invitational, TBA

Saturday, March 31 Baseball JV Maroon at Amarillo, 10 a.m. JV White vs. Amarillo, 10 a.m.

Monday, April 2 Golf Girls at Hereford, TBA

combination to get our times down.” On the throwing front, Herd senior Logan Butler has consistently placed among the top three in either shot put or discus – or both – in every meet this season, while junior high jumper Dodge DeLozier has won a meet and been among the leaders all the season. Those are the Whiteface favorites to watch Thursday, Garza said, but was quick to add he was anticipating the results for a new 4x200 relay team of Henry Cervantes, Seth Dixon, Gilberto Ramos and Raymundo Ponce. For the Lady Whitefaces, junior Sabbatha Taylor leads a strong contingent of distance runners into the meet. Action begins at 2:30 p.m., Thursday with high jump, long jump, shot put and pole vault for the boys, and triple jump, discus and pole vault for the girls.

Tuesday, April 3 Baseball Varsity at Randall, 5 p.m. Golf Boys at Amarillo, TBA Softball Varsity vs. Plainview, 4:30 p.m. JV vs. Plainview, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4 Tennis Varsity at District tournament, Amarillo, TBA

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

Bulldogs bury Herd early From Staff Reports

Lady Herd's Haylie Valdez beats the throw to score on a passed ball during Friday's, 10-1, win over Dumas. BRAND/John Carson

SB: FROM PAGE 9

Lady Herd’s 13-hit attack. Olvera, Valdez and Vallejo had 2 hits apiece, while Castillo, Barba and

Rodriquez also had base knocks. Olvera and Rodriguez each drove in 3 runs, and Castillo plated 2. Castillo went the distance in the circle, allowing 1 unearned run on 6 hits.

TRACK: FROM PAGE 9

Field events conclude at 4 p.m. with boys triple jump and discus, and girls high jump, shot put and long jump. The only running event slated for the afternoon is the boys and girls 3200 meters, which will leave the starting line at 2:30 p.m. Running events highlight the evening schedule with the gun sounding on preliminaries at 6:30 p.m. The meet will maintain a rolling schedule

She did walk 2, but also struck out 10. HEREFORD 10, DUMAS 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Dumas 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 6 1 Hereford 4 3 0 0 0 3 x 10 13 1 WP: Castillo; LP: Casanova. HR- H: Castillo, Olvera

through the running finals before the presentation of team awards to conclude the event. “This meet is always special because it is our one chance to compete at home,” Garza said. “Especially for our seniors, who will be running in their last home meet. “The weather forecast is improving every day, so hopefully, we will have a beautiful day for the kids to compete and for fans to come out and see some great competition.” Among the Whiteface seniors to compete in the meet are Butler, Cy Valdez, Cervantes, Nate Carney, Tony Lopez, Jordan Rodriguez and Jordan Trevino.

Blowing out of the gate like greyhounds, the Plainview Bulldogs scored early and often Friday to maul visiting Hereford, 17-4, in a mercy-shortened, District 3-5A diamond tilt. For the Herd, the loss was the sixth in a row, eighth in the last nine games and 10th in the past 12. They dropped to 7-13 overall on the season and 0-4 in league play. “As you can see by the score, we didn’t play up to our potential – which falls squarely on our shoulders as coaches,” Hereford coach Bryan Moore said. “I felt like we were ready to play, but baseball has a unique way of turning excitement and expectation into uh-oh and despair very quickly.” After putting the Whitefaces down in order to start the game, the Dogs saw three errors, two hit batters, two singles and a walk Carson Altman came up with two of the Herd’s three total hits put the first batters on as in Friday’s loss at Plainview, including a fifth-inning, 3-run they grabbed a 9-0 lead and homer. BRAND/John Carson never looked back. Plainview added three ter in working four score- place. Regardless of that, we are going to make some more in the second before less innings. The Herd managed all extreme changes over the pushing the lead to 17-0 with five runs in the third – their scoring after he had next two weeks. “Losing to a very good including three on separate departed to open the fifth, but it was not enough to team like Plainview is one passed balls. stave off the mercy rule. thing. Underachieving is Although receiving little Altman provided virtually something that keeps me assistance from a defense that committed five errors all the Whiteface offense up at night, and that’s what over the first two innings, with two of the team’s 3 to- we did Friday – and what we’ve done two out of our Herd pitching took it on tal hits. The other hit was turned four district games so far. chin. Starter Carson Altman re- in by Shawn Escamilla, who The effort and attitude corded only one out while singled with two outs in from the athletes has been giving up all 9 first-inning the fifth before Ramirez great, so we, as coaches, runs. However, only 1 of the reached on an error and have to continue to experiruns was earned. He sur- Altman belted a 3-run home ment to find ways to allow rendered 3 hits – all singles run to highlight the four- these young men to feel success.” – while striking out 1 and run frame. “We did have guys playwalking 1. PLAINVIEW 17, HEREFORD 4 Plainview starter Noah ing out of position for various reasons,” Moore said. 1 2 3 4 5 R H E Nelson handcuffed the ereford 0 0 0 0 4 4 3 5 Whiteface offense, giving “Of course, in baseball, it H 9 3 5 0 x 17 10 3 Hereford up just 1 hit while striking happens that the ball is go- WP: Nelson; LP: Altman. HR- H: Altman ing to find the guys out of out 6 and not walking a bat-

Easter Special Page Printed in the Hereford BRAND Saturday, March 31

Calling all churches, businesses and families! Want to show your community support this Easter? Do so on our Easter special page coming to the BRAND March 31. This page will feature local businesses involvement, church itineraries and short stories about Easter and its history.

Ad Deadline is Wednesday, March 28 Call the BRAND office at 806-364-2030 for more details.

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