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Early voting open for HISD, city elections

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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In a diversion from the recent past, early voting for spring municipal and school district elections is currently underway.

With the first Saturday of May – this year May 5 – set aside for non-state local elections, most come and go with virtually no notice because most seats up for election have only one candidate and elec-

tions are usually canceled.

That is not the case this year as two of the three seats available on the HISD Board of Trustees have competition.

There is also competition for the Place 5 at-large

seat on the Hereford City Commission, which results in legal requirements that candidates for all three open city seats must run whether opposed or not.

Because there is competition for an at-large city

seat, law mandates that commission incumbents Angie Alonzo (Place 2) and Linda Cumpton (Place 4) both appear on the May 5 ballot despite neither bePLEASE SEE VOTING | 3

Renovation plans ‘on track’ for Tierra Blanca

Discipline, heart to be keys for postseason Page 6

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Herd high jumpers may have edge at Region Page 7

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Katy Hazlett, 5, comes eye-to-eye with a bandit skull as she peruses the displays at Saturday's Hereford High School Skills USA open house. The skull was the senior welding sculpture project for Nate Carney and among several state award winners from recent competition in Corpus Christi on display including three Best of Show entries and several Superior rating awardees. BRAND/John Carson

Behind-the-scenes progress continues as Hereford Independent School District (HISD) prepares to renovate a school.

Deadlines for preparations are fast approaching in connection with a $4 million project that will transform the interior of Tierra Blanca Elementary School (TBES).

As a result of the project, TBES will effectively cease to exist.

When the renovated school re-opens to start the 2019-20 school year, it will be the new home for HISD’s pre-K and Head Start programs – allowing district officials to close the 92-year-old Stanton BLANKENSHIP Learning Center as an active campus.

“Everything is on track for the renovations at Tierra Blanca,” HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship said to the HISD Board of Trustees during its regular meeting Monday. “We are really excited about it. Things are in place and moving forward.”

The project was first approved in November after Blankenship made a presentation that included initials drawings of a renovated TBES by district architect Lenora Ask of ChapmanHarvey Architects in Lubbock.

Since then, trustees have approved using a construction manager at risk (CMAR) method for construction and hired Southwest Construction as the CMAR. Preliminary work on the project begins picking up steam this week in an-

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INDEX Page 2......Public Record Page 3....................News Page 4................Opinion Page 5..............Outdoors Page 6..................Sports Page 7..................Sports Page 8................Religion Page 9...........Classifieds Page 10..................News

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Texas Farm Bureau lauds House's 2018 Farm Bill From Texas Farm Bureau

pleased that the cattle fever tick has been designated as a The president of Texas’ larg- ‘high priority’ research item.” est farm organization said The fever tick has caused the House Agriculture Com- major damage for Texas mittee’s 2018 Farm Bill, also ranchers, and there have been known as HR 2, the Agcoordinated efforts to riculture and Nutrition achieve control. FundAct of 2018, addresses ing for these initiatives concerns important to has been included in the agriculture. bill.

Texas Farm Bureau Also in the legislation President Russell Boenare protections against ing said the bill addressoverreach on enforcees critical shortfalls in ment of the Endangered risk protection for crop Species Act, better acLAST farmers and funding cess to conservation for threats to livestock programs and streamhealth. lining of the regulatory burden “The establishment of a on agriculture.

National Animal Disease PreBoening said the House Agparedness and Response Pro- riculture Committee, under gram will protect the health of the leadership of chairman the nation’s livestock,” BoenPLEASE SEE LAUDS | 3 ing said. “We are especially

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Lady Herd second baseman Xandria Liscano blocks the bag and makes the tag for the out during Friday’s loss to Caprock. The loss had no effect on final District 3-5A standings as the Lady Whitefaces will enter this week’s Bi-District playoffs against Lubbock High as the district’s No. 2 seed after an 11-3 second-place finish.

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April 20 Rudy Soliz Mendoza, 29, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

April 21 Audrey Denae Rincon, 22, arrested for failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility.

Marcus Aurelio Vallejo, 20, arrested for possession of marijuana.

Rodolfo Gutierrez, 20, arrested for driving while license invalid.

Juvenile, name and age withheld, arrested for no driver’s license.

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April 23 Jim Robert Oster, 28, arrested for failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility.

Desiree Gonzalez, 24,

arrested for failure to identify, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while intoxicated and criminal mischief.

Marco Antonio Velasco, 27, arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

April 24 Anna Ashley Oliver, 33, arrested for evading arrest or detention and a third-or-more offense of no driver’s license.

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arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Randy Fellers, arrested for driving while intoxicated.

April 21 Ray Zepeda Jr., arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Jacquelina Hernandez, arrested for driving while intoxicated.

April 22 Eric Christopher Pesina, arrested for theft of property more than $100-less than $750.

Chandra Denise Brown,

arrested for possession of more than 4 grams-less than 200 grams of a controlled substance and possession of delivery of drug paraphernalia.

April 23 Timothy Neil Thompson, arrested for driving while license suspended, possession of more than 4 gramsless than 200 grams of a controlled substance and possession of a prohibited substance in a correctional facility.

Meriah Renee Trevino, arrested for giving a false report to a police officer.

April 20 Wyno Duke Granadoz,

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April 22 Michael Scott Marquez, 28, arrested on an outstanding city traffic warrant.

Robby Joseph Albin Joiner, 49, arrested on two outstanding city criminal warrants.

Chandra Denise Brown, 46, arrested for possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession or delivery of a controlled substance.

Bettye Hagar, 91, of Llano, passed away on April 20, 2018 in Georgetown. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Llano where Sarah was her Sunday school teacher. Sarah was also a close friend.

Viewing will be at 10 a.m., and funeral service at 11 a.m., Saturday April 28 in First Baptist Church Llano gymnasium since the sanctuary

is being renovated. Craig Barrack will be officiating. Arrangements are

by Cook–Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown.

Burial will follow on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 2 p.m. in Hereford at Rest Lawn Cemetery with Joe James of Amarillo.

Bettye was born in Perkins, Okla., to Chester and Ottie Addington on Aug. 9, 1926. She graduated from Hardin-Simmons University Nursing School in Abilene, then worked as a nurse for 12 years. She married Louis Hagar on Nov. 22, 1956 in Lubbock. They moved to Hereford.

Bettye was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hagar in 1985; son Michael Hagar of Llano in 2014; and her sister Glynna Gahl of Fort Worth.

Bettye is survived by daughter Jennifer Bollman of Georgetown; six grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchil-

dren with a third on the way.

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HEREFORD ISD BID OF PORTABLE BUILDINGS The Hereford Independent School District is offering for bid four (4) portable buildings. Bids will be accepted no later than Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be delivered to the Hereford ISD Administration Offices located at 601 N. 25 Mile Ave to the attention of Rachel Coronado. Please contact Rachel Coronado, Purchasing Specialist in the Hereford ISD Business Office to obtain a bid packet at 806-363-7600 or rachelcoronado@herefordisd.net.

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Sundays • NA meeting, 8 p.m., at Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648.

• Prairie Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, Dominoes Mondays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-346-0134 • Rotary Club, noon, Sugarland Mall Grill • Deaf Smith County Historical Museum regular hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and only by appointment on Sunday • Troop 50 Boy Scouts, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Northwest Elementary.

All boys ages 11-18 are invited to participate. Call 289-5354 for information.

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

• Hereford Retired School Employ-

ees Association meeting will be at 12 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center.

• Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall.

• Hereford Study Club meets at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men) • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:30, Discussion; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Bible Study/Spanish; 3, Caption This; 7:30, Bingo.

Tuesdays • The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Hereford Senior Citizens • Deaf Smith County Crime Stoppers Board of Directors, 6 p.m., Hereford Police Department rec room • AA meeting, 8 p.m. Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Support Group for TBI Caregivers

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meeting at 7 p.m. For information call 806-364-1892 or email: dgproctor@gmail.com • Order of the Eastern Star, 7 p.m.

Masonic Hall • Pilot Club 7 a.m. King’s Manor Lamar Room • American Legion Post 192 monthly meeting at 7 p.m.

• Alpha Alpha Preceptor chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m.

•Xi Epsilon Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise • Prairie Acres Activities: 8:30, Beauty Shop; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Manicures for our ladies & men; 7:30, Watercoloring Wednesdays • Crime Stoppers meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Happy State Bank • Lions Club, noon, Hereford Community Center

• Bippus Extension Education Club, 2 p.m.

• NA meeting, 8 p.m., at Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Hereford Senior Citizen’s Association Board Meeting at 9 a.m.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men).

• Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15, Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Chicken Soup for the Soul; 3, Bible Study; 7:30, Movie Night.

Thursdays • Hereford Toastmasters, 6:30 a.m., Amarillo College.

• Kiwanis Club, noon, Hereford Community Center.

• Hereford Day Care Center Board of Directors, noon, Hereford Country Club.

• Merry Mixers Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Hereford Community Center.

• AA meeting, 8 p.m., Hereford Com-

munity Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648.

• Los Ciboleros Chapter NSDAR, 2 p.m.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise; 10:30-1:00 • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15, Whoga; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Poems; 3, Bean Bag Toss; 7:30, Stained Glass Painting.

Fridays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-346-0134 • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex class (men); 11-11:45, P. EX class (women); 1-1:45 P. Ex. class (men); 10-1, Hereford Nursing and Rehab Health Check • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15 Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30 Guidepost; 3, Decorating Bottles; 7:30, Movie Night.

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The Texas A&M Board of Regents has given the go-ahead for the construction of a new oncampus football stadium at West Texas A&M University. With construction starting next month, the stadium should be completed to open the 2019 season.

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CANYON – West Texas A&M University’s (WTAMU) proposed on-campus football stadium is one step closer to becoming a reality after The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved its construction during the board’s regular meeting Thursday, April 19 in Prairie View.

The board approved the construction with a project budget of $38.8 million for construction services and related costs.

Of the appropriated amount, $32,500,000 will come from a studentapproved increase in athletic fees, and the remaining amount is covered through Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds and interest income.

Construction is expected to begin in May and set for completion in August 2019.

The renaming of the project also was approved by the board. The project, originally named the Football and Soccer/Track Stadiums Project, is now known as the Football Stadium Project.

The site for the new stadium was originally planned for the site of the current soccer/track stadium. The location has now been moved to an area east of the current soccer/track stadium, making it more readily accessible to campus off Russell Long Boulevard, eliminating the relocation of the soccer/track stadium.

The new football stadium will be constructed on a north/south axis.

The west side will include a multi-story building to house concourse-level suites, elevated club seating areas and a modern press box.

From a grade-level entry to the stadium, the seating bowl will split into an upper level of pre-engineered metal

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Mike Conaway of Texas, has addressed a tattered farm safety net.

“There has been a 52 percent decline in farm income over the last five years,” Boening said. “This new farm bill gives struggling farmers

grandstands and a lower level of castin- place concrete surrounding a below-grade artificial turf playing field.

Natural grass berms on the north and south ends of the stadium will provide space for additional general admission seating. The north berms will be configured for hosting the University’s live mascot, Thunder XII, during games.

A concourse will provide full circulation for patrons around the stadium, and concession/restroom buildings will be distributed for efficiency of access. A new building will provide locker rooms for the home team, visiting team and officials. The 8,500 stadium seats will be constructed in long arcs along the west and east sides with an estimated total capacity of 12,000 with overflow berm seating and standing room only space at the concourse level. The stadium will offer opportunities for future expansion of up to 14,000 permanent seats. A new video scoreboard structure is planned for the north end zone and a ribbon board system along the front of the east and west upper decks.

A landscaped entry plaza will be constructed along Russell Long Boulevard, creating an event area for use on football game days for tailgating and throughout the year for other activities.

The Board also approved authorization to negotiate a ground lease agreement with 2 B’s Hotels for the construction, operation and maintenance of a hotel on a three-acre tract of university land near the Holiday Inn off of 4th Avenue in Canyon.

The hotel will offer up to 90 rooms, as well as an oversized meeting room, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, guest laundry and business center.

and ranchers a chance to survive a very difficult time. TFB appreciates Chairman Conaway and his staff for their hard work. We look forward to working with Congress to get it passed.”

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Blankenship said Monday that Ask will submit her final drawings on Wednesday and will also meet with the CMAR that afternoon to go over them.

Ask and Southwest Contractors representatives will host a pre-bid meeting on Tuesday to allow subcontractors interested in bidding on project work to find out specifics and requirements expected of the job.

Bidding will open following that meeting with Southwest having set a Monday, May 8 deadline for bid submission.

Blankenship said the bids are expected to be reviewed at the board’s next meeting on May 21, which was moved from its usual fourth Monday of the month to the

A federal program presentation will be held Thursday, May 3 at Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Administration Building, 601 N. 25 Mile Ave. A program overview will be presented on the availability of federal services for eligible private non-profit schools and nonprofit home schools within the boundaries

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race will have Edward Mal- ballots in the at-large race. donado and Brandy MuOnly the 1,277 voters in rillo facing off for former Place 2 and 1,721 in Place FROM PAGE 1 board president Angel 4 can vote in those respecBarela’s District VI seat. tive elections, while the ing opposed.

As non-district repre- 1,262 voters in HISD DisFor the at-large seat, Randall Herr is challeng- sentatives, Wade, Knight trict I and 1,264 in District ing two-term incumbent and Barela were prohib- VI can vote in those races. ited from Early voting for Cathy Bunch (Place running to both the city and 5) and commission retain their HISD elections newcomer Rocky respective opened Monday Bhakta. seats when and will from 8 Bhakta was apa resident of a.m.-5 p.m. through pointed to the Place the required Friday.

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In addition, facilities and what can be done about them are the subjects of lunch meetings Blankenship has already begun and has scheduled at each HISD campus over the next three weeks.

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In a related update on district facilities, Blankenship said officials will continue “to pick apart” a 2005 independent Texas Association of School Board (TASB) facilities study to determine what in the report has been addressed and what has not.

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FEMA grants extension for hurricane-related sheltering assistance

The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.

– Robert Swan Underground water tables are plummeting at an alarming rate. It's a disheartening, thorny dilemma wrapped in monetary and private agendas that challenge the way we view change. There's no hope of protecting this priceless resource of fresh water if we're not willing to consider a different approach to policies, individual rights and longprotected sacred cows.

In the past two decades, Hereford’s civic leaders have been aggressive and successful at attracting new industry, utilizing incentive packages funded by the half-cent sales tax approved by Hereford voters in 1995. Most cities in Texas have adopted similar measures, competing with one other to attract new jobs and economic growth through high-stakes one-upmanship.

Through robust recruitment, Hereford actively marketed Deaf Smith County as a haven of cheap, deep clean water. Our "abundance" of water was used as a bargaining chip to successfully lure water-intensive industries, such as dairies and ethanol plants, to the area.

Dozens of dairies relocated here from California, Idaho, New Mexico and other parts of Texas. At the end of 2005, ALL IN Deaf Smith County was 2nd Kerrie Womble Steiert among the state’s Top Ten dairy counties. In the same year, construction began on two 100-million-gallon-per-year ethanol plants in Deaf Smith County.

Jobs were created. New money rolled in. A wildeyed Charlie Sheen would have declared: “Winning!”

However, a dark shadow looms behind Hereford’s success stories: These industries are tremendous drains on our limited supply of fresh water. And, a shortage of long-term water for irrigated agriculture was predicted before the arrival of dairies and ethanol plants. Irrigated crop farmers and feedlot operators are now competing with their dairy neighbors in a race to the bottom of the aquifer.

Sixty-eight percent of the state’s milk production is now centered in the Panhandle which claimed only 1 percent in 1980. The Panhandleeastern New Mexico region is the third largest milk-producing area in the country with around 15 billion pounds of milk generated in 2017. As high consumers of fresh water, dairies average 55 gallons per day per cow for drinking and cleaning the facility. That number does not include the water usage to grow irrigated crops to feed all these thirsty dairy cattle. This week, Carson County rejected a proposed dairy farm over concerns about air quality and water use.

The production of ethanol requires 900 gallons of fresh water per minute and more than one million gallons per day to produce 100 million gallons of fuel per year. Ideally, as with any growing industry, technologies are being developed to improve water efficiency of ethanol production.

Originally, the local ethanol plant proposal hinged on partial use of recycled or “gray” water, although in execution, that plan did not prove to be feasible. The deal that the Hereford Economic Development Corporation made with Panda Ethanol (and later carried over to the current owner, Murphy Oil) provided tax abatements, free manure for biomass fuel and 99 years of free water.

Wait… what was that last part?

White Energy received a variety of tax abatements, but bought water for its ethanol plant from the city of Hereford to run its operation. Not so with the other factory, which was granted a 99year lease of about 1,300 acres of city water rights around the plant for owners of the 380-acre site.

The lease, an economic development tool, requires no payment for the facility’s use of water. And with a free water supply, there may be little incentive to conserve it. The irony is, at the current rate of consumption, we—meaning you and I, friend — don’t have 99 years of water left.

Looking over our shoulders at past actions is only constructive if we learn from the results.

When regional water boards address the future of our underground water supply, they wrangle with the diverse perspectives of urban cities, agricultural areas and, with hushed reverence, economic development. Too frequently, the bottom line of a water discussion is that the necessary steps to preserve our dwindling water supply must not be so drastic as to interfere with business, established or prospective.

Perhaps if we monetized the value of water and other natural resources, based on scarcity, we would not sacrifice them so easily. It will be expensive to secure water rights and the necessary infrastructure to deliver it, but Hereford has no future without commitment to this vital investment.

The City of Hereford is developing a new well field – the third in 18 years – to extend the local water supply for another 20-30 years. This is a good faith start in a much-needed, sustainable 100-year plan, but only if we stop giving away water in the name of economic development.

Interestingly, among the projects economic development corporations are allowed to fund are quality of life improvements, including “water supply facilities and water conservation programs.” In recognition of its role in water depletion, the HEDC should certainly consider using our tax dollars to protect and secure our water supply in the future.

Citizens have an obligation to share our concerns about the fate of the underground aquifer with those leaders who make critical decisions about economic development. Taxing entities are accountable to the communities that they serve.

If you want water-hog industries stricken from our city’s “wish list” of prospective expansions, let them know now.

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Wednesday April 25, 2018

Tales of Deaf Smith County “Education is what remains after you have forgotten all you were taught.”

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for the floral shop were raised in the greenhouse.

Daniel used his skills and imagination when he built a house on Higgins Joseph Russel Daniel, son of Joseph Street from quart oil cans held togethHarding Daniel and grandson of Wil- er with cement. liam R. McClain, moved to Deaf Smith John Aubrey Daniel married Melissa County in1907. Daniel had married Josephine Pope in Plainview, and they Clara J. Hood, daughter of John and moved to Hereford. Their family of Mary Hood, on April 29, 1906 in Co- three sons, Jerrold Pope, Billy Don and ryell County.

Gary Byron were each born in HereThe family traveled by train to ford. They later moved to Lubbock, the area and soon joined other fam- where Daniel operated a sign paintily members who had settled in the ing business until his death in 1973. northeast part of the county.

Earlene married Roy G. Manning in Daniel, due to hard times after 1928. This couple had four sons. Bob, the move, worked at various trades Roy D. and Jim, who lived in Hereford, during his first years in the area. He and Glenn, who moved to Dalhart. farmed, worked cattle, did Susie Mae married R.E. Curtsome carpenter work and singer in 1931, and they had other odd jobs until he deone son, Eddie, and a daughcided to dedicate his life to ter, Sue. preaching.

Although saddened by The Daniel family then Clara Daniel's death in 1941, moved to Plainview where she left many happy memohe pursued an education ries for their children and at Wayland Baptist College. their families and for their They moved back to this area many friends. in 1921, and Daniel became In 1945, Daniel married a modern circuit rider. He Thelma Miller, and they lived Carolyn Waters preached in several commuin the “oil can house” on Hignities around Hereford. gins where Daniel died in 1951. FamDaniel's wife, Clara, supported him ily members resided there for some in his various endeavors. This also years to come. seemed to be good training for their Joseph Russel Daniel lived a busy children, John Aubrey, Earlene and Su- and interesting life. He was truly one sie Mae. The parents had very strict who engaged in various occupations rules and standards to guide the chil- and one who always provided for his dren in their activities. family. He and Clara, and later ThelAt the time, preaching wasn't a ma, were good neighbors and friends money-making profession, therefore to many in the community.

Daniel had to again work at various Daniel's work ethic was instilled jobs. One job was operating a used in his children, and they, in turn, infurniture store where Clara and the stilled that work ethic in their chilchildren could help while Daniel went dren. That was certainly a part of the door to door selling “Pitkin Products.” Daniel legacy.

At one time, the Daniel family had Susie Mae Daniel Curtsinger once a mattress factory and a variety store. made this statement about her parClara had a small cafe and bakery in ents, “Their part in Deaf Smith County the 100 block of Dewey Avenue. history may have been small, but that The first greenhouse in Hereford is how history is made, small things was opened by Daniel in 1932. It was added together to eventually make first on Norton Street and later moved the whole.” to Higgins Street. It also had bedding plants to sell there.

“Every great and commanding Clara added a floral shop to the movement in the annals of the world greenhouse business. She did the is the triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing designing with occasional help from great was ever achieved without it.” family members. Many of the flowers Ralph Waldo Emerson

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott on April 17 announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had granted Texas' request to extend the deadline for Hurricane Harvey survivors to apply for transitional sheltering assistance.

The deadline has been extended from April 23 to May 31. The transitional sheltering assistance program helps displaced individuals who are unable to return to their homes find short-term shelter in hotels or other temporary housing locations.

"With many Texas families still unable to return home after Harvey, we are committed to ensuring they have a place to stay as the recovery continues," Abbott said. "We will continue to do everything in our power to help Texans get back in their homes and get STATE our communities rebuilt as quickly as possible. I thank CAPITAL our federal partners and HIGHLIGHTS FEMA for helping provide Ed Sterling this important assistance for those in need."

Officials discuss funding Gov. Abbott on April 20 joined U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, U.S. Rep. John Culberson, R-Houston, and local officials in Houston to discuss the $5 billion recently allocated by Congress to Texas for Hurricane Harvey and disaster recovery.

Provided through the HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program, the intended use of the grant funding is for the rebuilding of housing, businesses and infrastructure following Hurricane Harvey and previous flood events.

"Though Hurricane Harvey was the worst of storms, it brought out the best in the people of Texas," Abbott said. "In each community, so many lives were saved because of the courage and leadership of local officials and the efforts of our incredible first responders. These funds will help give communities the resources they need to continue recovering, and I thank HUD Secretary Ben Carson, as well as all of our federal partners, for their ongoing support throughout this process."

The funding includes: — $652 million to help rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure.

— $4.3 billion for elevating homes, property buyouts, and hardening structures from wind and water to help protect Texas families from future storms; and — $62 million to Houston and $24 million to San Marcos for mitigation of 2015 floods.

Former first lady dies Former first lady Barbara Pierce Bush died in a Houston hospital on April 17. She was 92.

A funeral for Mrs. Bush, the wife of George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States, was conducted on April 21 at St. Martin's Episcopal Cathedral in Houston.

Burial was in the family plot at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University in College Station on April 22.

Mrs. Bush was the mother of George W. Bush, 43rd president and former governor of Texas, and Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida. She was the grandmother of current Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush.

Gov. Abbott on April 17 said of the former first lady: "Barbara Bush dedicated her life to helping others. As only the second woman in history to be both the wife and mother of U.S. presidents, Barbara had a unique and profound impact on our country.

"Spearheading the fight against illiteracy, she created the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, working to improve the lives of those less fortunate through education. Her selfless devotion to service defines the inspiring legacy Barbara has left behind.

Her impact on Texas and our nation will forever be treasured.

"Cecilia and I extend our deepest condolences to President George H.W. Bush and the entire Bush family during this difficult time. We ask that all Texans join us in keeping them in their thoughts and prayers as they mourn the passing of a devoted wife, mother and public servant."

Solar industry is studied In the April issue of the Office of the Comptroller's online digital publication, Fiscal Notes, the solar industry in Texas is examined.

According to the Comptroller's Office, 532 solar companies and nearly 100 solar product manufacturers are located in Texas.

"There are still unknowns that may affect the industry, including the fate of federal tax credits and a recent tariff on foreign-made solar panels, but the long-term prospects for this industry seem bright as companies work to meet our state's everexpanding energy needs," state Comptroller Glenn Hegar said on April 16.

(Ed Sterling is director of member services for the Texas Press Association and can be reached at edsterling@texaspress.com.)

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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Hunters have impact on local and state economies

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

A recent article in Ducks Unlimited magazine explored the economic impact of duck and goose hunters on local and state economies. In Texas, if you want to go for the big numbers in this regard, just expand the scope of the study to include deer and quail hunters, their leases, equipment, habitat management expenses, and travel, and the impact becomes an astronomical figure. Deer and quail are big business in Texas.

Years ago, legions of pheasant hunters visited the Magic Triangle area of Deaf Smith, Castro, and Parmer counties for the opening weekend and early days of pheasant season, and made their impact felt at area motels, restaurants and convenience stores, as well as with local civic club fund raisers. Some of that has faded.

Depending on what moisture and migratory bird flights bring, there are still quite a few waterfowl hunters out there locally. Sometimes it seems like all of them show up in the field where you had designs on hunting geese.

Waterfowl hunters don’t get a free pass to pursue their passion. Whether local, out of town, or out of state, these hunters need a hunting license. A super combo package that includes the resident hunting and fishing license, and five state endorsements will run $68—or $32 if youa re old like me and get the discount price. Each of those endorsements would set you back about $7 individually.

For out of staters, a general non-resident license covering big game is $315, and a non-resident special license

Whether local, out of town or out of state, hunters pay considerable license and stamp fees before they can participate in their sport, and their activities have substantial impact on economies on the local, state and national levels.

Photo by Jim Steiert land for public hunting and other outdoor recreation, and to manage habitat for wildlife. License fees also pay agency expenses including construction and maintenance of roads and facilities, equipment purchases, law enforcement, and administrative support.

Texas Migratory Game Bird endorsement fees are often earmarked for waterfowl conservation, such as management of wetlands on public hunting areas.

Many states allocate some of this revenue to the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies' State Contributions Program to fund habitat projects on Can-

is $132. Most who come to hunt ducks and geese from out of state go for a nonresident five day special license for $48, and the migratory game bird endorsement for $7. All waterfowl hunters must fork over for the Federal Duck Stamp, now $28.50 and rising.

Getting licensed, and maybe buying a box of shotgun shells will pretty well ruin a $100 bill. Nationwide, fees that sportsmen and women pay for hunting and fishing licenses exceed $750 million annually. These license fees are the primary source of revenue for state wildlife conservation agencies, and are also used to acquire

ada's waterfowl breeding grounds.

Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, or Federal Duck Stamp funds are restricted to supporting waterfowl habitat conservation, and the program's efficiency is rated at 98 percent. Since 1934, this program has generated almost $1 billion to purchase or conserve more than 6 million acres managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on national wildlife refuges and waterfowl production areas.

Conservation, hunting, and other recreational use of the National Wildlife Refuge System annually generate $2.1 billion to $4.2 billion and support more than 34,000 U.S. jobs.

The average cost of conserving land through the stamp program is about $880 per acre, meaning a $28.50 duck stamp purchase will conserve about 1,208 square feet of waterfowl habitat. Federal duck stamp dollars also purchase conservation easements from private landowners.

While anyone who wants to hunt must buy a license, everyone who benefits economically in any way from hunters, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts also benefits from the conservation work supported by hunting license fees. Birders,, canoers, and hikers on state-owned wildlife management areas benefit from hunting license fees.

Environmental benefits like cleaner water and reduced flooding also derive from the purchase of state hunting licenses.

Duck and goose hunters use shotguns and ammunition. All sales of firearms and ammunition in the United States include a 10 to 11 percent tax, estab-

lished in 1937 by the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration (Pittman-Robertson) Act. Although these taxes are collected by the federal government, funds are dedicated to conservation. Most of the revenue is granted back to state conservation agencies.

Every dollar state wildlife agencies allocate to approved conservation projects is matched by an additional three dollars from the Wildlife Restoration Program. Between 1970 and 2006, the Wildlife Restoration Program netted $251 million per year, derived from $3.1 billion in annual firearm and ammunition purchases by hunters and shooters. Interest earned while Wildlife Restoration revenues are held by the federal government is funneled into NAWCA, another federal matching grant program to conserve waterfowl habitat. NAWCA projects annually support an estimated 7,500 jobs and generate over $200 mil-

lion for the workforce.

Locally, most duck and goose hunters local or “imports” may grab a quick snack, coffee and soft drinks, and maybe some gas for their pickup at a convenience store before sojourning off in the dark of morning for the hunt.

Those “imports” likely stay at a local motel during their hunting trip.

After the hunt and drowsy drive back to town, there may be a lunch stop someplace such as the Ranch House, where waitresses and patrons gawk at the camouflage “sports.”

Hunter groups may be loud, but most leave a decent tip for the friendly waitress, then head back home or to their local motel room for a nap.

All of that greases local and state economic wheels.

Jim Steiert is an award winning member of the Texas Outdoor Writers Association and a Certified Texas Master Naturalist.

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Lady Herd gets ‘reality check’

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Lady Whiteface coach Ashley Marquez walks away from an unsatisfactory umpire explanation during a hectic inning of Friday’s loss.

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Discipline, heart key in postseason

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

For the first time in recent years, the Hereford Lady Whitefaces find themselves in a new position as the postseason looms on the horizon.

Whereas, they have qualified for the playoffs in each of the past three seasons, each has been as a District 3-5A third or fourth seed – which meant they faced either the District 3-5A second or first seed, respectively – this year they trail into the postseason as the No. 2 seed following an 11-3 run through district.

Awaiting the Lady Herd in the opening Bi-District round is District 4-5A No. 3 seed Lubbock High.

The Lady Whitefaces will host the opener of the best-of-three series Thursday at 5 p.m. Game 2 is set for 1 p.m., Saturday in Lubbock. If needed, a deciding third game will be played at 3 p.m., Saturday with the home team decided by a pre-game coin flip at home plate.

Although the Lady Herd go into the postseason with a higher seed, the Lady Westerners will present their fair share of problems.

“The biggest challenge is they will be aggressive on the bases if they get on,” Hereford coach Ashley Marquez said. “We will need to be disciplined in the batter’s box, make their pitcher pitch to us, and not chase anything up in the zone.

“The key to be successful is for us to continue to hit the ball, play with heart and feed off the positives.”

The Lady Herd’s stampede down the regularseason homestretch took a bit of detour in Friday’s finale against Caprock.

Coming in riding a fivegame win streak, the Lady Whitefaces had scored in double digits four of those game – the other was a 3-0, 1-hit victory – and outscored their opponents by a combined 73-6.

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The Hereford Lady Whitefaces stumbled on their stampede to the postseason Friday as a rally fell short in an 11-8 loss to visiting Caprock in the regular-season finale for both.

Despite seeing a fivegame winning streak snapped, the Lady Herd have still won five of their last six and 11 of the last 13 to finish the regular season at 20-122 overall and as District 3-5A runner-up at 11-3.

“Friday was a good reality check for the team,” Hereford coach Ashley Marquez said.

“They have a lot of heart, which showed in Friday’s game. They could have easily given up knowing the game didn’t affect our standing for the playoffs, but they didn’t.

“They continued to fight and do what was needed to push forward.”

It looked like another day on the diamond as the Lady Whitefaces appeaed to be off and running three batters into the home half of the first.

Danielle Pena singled to open the frame, but was cut down at second on Bianca Olvera’s fielder’s choice.

Senior Abrie Castillo began her assault on the blustery day with the first of three home runs to put the Lady Herd up 2-0.

The score held until the Caprock third when

Teammates celebrating an Abrie Castillo (26) home run was a familiar site Friday as the senior belted three in an 11-8 loss to Caprock in the regular-season finale.

BRAND/John Carson a lead-off single and consecutive hit batters loaded the bases with no outs to set up the Lady Longhorns to take the lead for good, 3-2.

Before the inning ended, a 3-run homer stretched the lead to 6-2.

After Castillo’s second round-tripper made it 6-3 in the third, the Lady Horns added two more in the fourth and fifth innings to forge ahead 10-2 before the Lady Whiteface started a comeback.

Nahryah Hayes ripped a 2-run shot over the centerfield fence in the fifth to trim the deficit to 10-5.

Castillo sent one over the wall in right to open the home sixth and pull

the Lady Herd within 106.

The Lady Horns scored their final run in the top of the seventh.

The stage was set for dramatics in the Hereford seventh when Celeste Ruiz reached on a one-out error and Pena singled.

Olvera’s wind-hampered fly was misplayed in center, allowing Ruiz and Pena to score and cut the lead to 11-8 with Castillo strolling to the box.

She was intentionally walked for the second time in the game before Olvera was throw out attempting to steal third.

Haleigh Barba’s fly to deep left was squeezed at the fence to end the

game.

Despite unusually struggling some in the circle – 9 runs allowed on 11 hits with 9 strikeouts – Castillo paced the 13-hit Lady Whiteface offense with a 3-for-3 game that included 3 home runs, 2 intentional walks, 4 RBI and 3 runs scored.

Pena was the only other Lady Whiteface with multiple hits after a 4-for-5 outing. Olvera, Barba, Haylie Valdez, Hayes, Kaelynn Vallejo and Ruiz had the other hits.

Vallejo also drove in 2 runs with her fifthinning homer.

“I don’t believe the loss will affect how this group of girls will go and play this weekend [in the playoffs],” Marquez said. “I am glad we got this hiccup out of the way now to launch us forward into the BiDistrict round.

“It was said best by senior Haylie Valdez when she mentions Friday’s game set them up to be humble going forward.”

The Lady Whitefaces open the best-of-three, Bi-District playoff series Thursday when they host District 4-5A No. 3-seed Lubbock High in Game 1 at 5 p.m.

Game 2 is set for 1 p.m., Saturday at Lubbock with a Game 3, if needed, to be played at 3 p.m.

The winner of the series advances to the Area playoff round next week.

CAPROCK 11, HEREFORD 8

As Yogi said, “It was déjà vu all over again,” as Abrie Castillo (26) completes her circuit of the bases following the second of three home runs she hit Friday.

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Hereford’s Dodge DeLozier tied the school record in clearing 6-6 for the first time at the Hereford Invitational, then matched it at last week’s Area meet and is among the favorites heading into Friday’s Region 1 Meet.

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A year after not having a Whiteface in the Region 1 track meet for the first time in his tenure, Hereford boys coach Charlie Garza is staring at the distinct possibility of having one mount the podium and maybe even qualify for state at this year’s event.

A pair of Whitefaces will be in the field for the UIL Class 5A Region 1 Meet on Friday and Saturday in Lubbock as half of the high jumpers to advance from last week’s Area meet wore maroon and white.

Junior Dodge DeLozier and senior Bo Baker, both high jumpers, are two of four overall Herd athletes to be taking part in the meet.

Lady Whitefaces qualifying for the region meet include Sabbatha Taylor in the 3200 meters and Jasrianna Gonzalez in triple jump.

With DeLozier finishing second and Baker fourth at Area, both look poised

to make a run at a region medal and potential state meet berth.

According to Garza, their competition rests in a pair of El Paso-area jumpers who have cleared 6-8 this season, three others who have cleared 6-6 and four more who have gotten over at 6-4.

DeLozier is in the group at 6-6, and Baker among those at 6-4.

“The thing about regionals is you never know how kids will react,” Garza said.

“You have kids from El Paso who have never traveled this far, much less stayed in a hotel.

“We jump at 9 a.m., Friday. It will be cool and hopefully breezy. Business as usual [weather-wise] for us, but maybe not for kids from other areas. Our two kids have done great this year, and I know they will be in the fight. Whoever handles the competition the best will prevail. I like our chances.”

Much of those chances rest with DeLozier, who has come on strong this

season after being one of only two Herd Area qualifiers in 2017 (in triple jump).

Making a steady progression, the junior’s best jump was 5-10 as a freshman and 6-0 last year.

Outside of a 5-10 leap at his first meet of the season, DeLozier has cleared 6-0 every time out, including twice tying the school record and matching the Area record by clearing 6-6, as well as winning the district title with a jump of 6-4.

“I think Dodge has come on so much because of the fact that he is maturing as an athlete,” Garza said.

“We anticipated him being a factor this year, but he would also be splitting time with baseball, so we just hoped for the best.

“We limited his meets, and everything has worked out well. He has really come into his own this year.”

While DeLozier’s success is not that surprising, the fact that Baker will be making the trip to Lubbock is.

A 6-6 cager, Baker had been recruited by coaches

to try high jumping, but held off while nursing a leg injury.

He made his first competitive showing at the Hereford Invitational, where he cleared 5-10 to take second as part of a Whiteface sweep.

He followed that up by getting over 5-10 again at a meet in Canyon before he “opened eyes” by clearing 6-2 at district, then 6-4 at Area.

“We keep kidding him that he should have been jumping all long, but we are thankful that he finally did,” Garza said. “He said it all in a tweet he posted after qualifying for regionals.

He said, ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m doing it for my city.’

“That about sums up Bo. He is having a great time, and so are we.”

After the top four finishers in each event at district and area advanced to the next round, only the top two from each event at region will move on to the UIL Class 5A State Meet, May 11-12 in Austin.

Arguably the strongest start to a district game this season for the Hereford Whitefaces went by the wayside Friday after a fateful fifth inning allowed the Dumas Demons to rally for an 11-1, six-inning, District 3-5A diamond win.

Falling to 7-22 overall with their 15th consecutive loss, the Herd has now lost 17 of their last 18 and 19 of the last 21 to remain winless in league play at 0-12.

“We have decided as a program to no longer participate in fifth innings,” Hereford coach Bryan Moore said. “I don’t know what happens, but on our good days we roll through four innings and somehow get caught in the fifth.

“Same thing happened Friday. We made errors, walked guys, and they got some timely hits.”

The first four innings were some of the best of the season for the Whitefaces as starter Gunner Head cruised – throwing only 35 pitches in retiring 12 of the 13 Demons he faced.

Still scoreless entering the Hereford fifth, Oscar Guerra doubled with one out and would put the Whitefaces on top one out later when he scored on a Shawn Escamilla two-bagger.

A lead-off single and back-to-back groundouts allowed the Demons to tie it three batters into their half of the fifth before the big-inning monster bit the Herd again.

A double, walk and in-

field single loaded the bases before a two-run error opened the door to a 10-run inning that include two runs scoring on walks.

A lead-off walk, stolen base, sacrifice bunt and single pushed a Demon run across in the sixth to end the game.

“We showed a lot of positives through four though,” Moore said.

“We made some really good plays defensively, and our freshmen stepped up in some key spots.

“Shawn Escamilla had a big RBI, and Gunner Head was great again.”

Head put together a third straight strong start despite taking the loss on the rubber.

The senior surrendered 8 runs, but only 1 was earned, while allowing 5 hits with no strikeouts and 2 walks in 4 2/3 innings.

Mitchell Carnahan gave up 3 runs on 3 hits with a strikeout and 4 walks in 2/3 innings of work.

Still struggling offensively, the Whitefaces managed 5 hits on the game with Escamilla, Aden Suarez, Carnahan, Guerra and Josiah Pena getting base knocks.

The Whitefaces opened the final series of the season after press time Tuesday when they traveled to Caprock.

They close the year at home Friday when they host the Longhorns for a 5 p.m. first pitch.

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Visitors are treated like family at Fellowship of Believers Church. We are the folks who sponsor the morning devotional minute heard on KNNK Radio, 100.5 FM, 7:25 a.m. Monday through Friday.

At 9:00 a.m. Sunday, Dennis Hicks is leading a video Bible class called "The Good Book." Fellowship and refreshments are available each Sunday by 10:00 a.m. and the worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Communion will be served to all who wish to partake.

The planned message will be "Back to the Basics – A B C." Pastor Danny Mize will present an overview "trip" through the Bible.

Music will include the singing of "How Great Thou Art" and "In Moments Like These." Peggy Mize will lead us in singing and Cindy Cassels will provide piano accompaniment.

Fellowship of Believers is located at 245 N. Kingwood, just north of Hereford Nursing & Rehab. Everyone is welcome to attend. Questions? Leave a message at 364-0359.

Notes from past Sundays are online at: FOBlessons.com – posted on Sunday afternoon each week. Want to know more? Visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ FOBchurchHereford/

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

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

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

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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 Senior Sunday! We are proud to honor this wonderful group of seniors who will be graduating this year. Pastor Andrew Taylor will be preaching a special challenge to the class of 2018. Our seniors we are honoring are: Sebastian Perez, Abrie Castillo, Ciara Martinez, Cassandra Franco, Ajay Ricenbaw, Karyssa Garcia, Bianca Olvera, Sarah Scott, Isaiah Pacheco, Hailey Valdez, Hailey Garcia, Tyler Martinez.

Nazarene Milestones is how we honor our children and teens who memorize their key Bible Verses we call Milestones. Our spring awards are given this Sunday.

April 29, is also Blue Sunday – a special day of prayer for children who are abused. CASA is sponsoring a special prayer service at 5 pm at the Nazarene Family Church involving all Hereford area churches.

Various pastors and musicians will be involved. Hamburgers, provided by First Baptist Church, will be served following the prayer service in the Nazarene Family Church Fellowship Hall. It is free, but are asking for everyone to bring a dessert. Let’s come together and pray for the most innocent of our community.

Car Detailing – we’d love for you to drive a “like new” car this week by letting our team detail your car – this Saturday. Call 344-2636 to schedule your car and get an estimate.

Lots of exciting things are happening – our ladies are attending Chonda Pierce on Friday, May 4, in Amarillo.

Our children and teens are selling racks of ribs to earn money to go to camp. Orders need to be placed by Sunday, April 29.

Pastor Ted invites you to the friendliest place in town – the Nazarene Family Church – Sundays 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

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

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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

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USDA/FSA to host meeting on Livestock Forage Disaster Program From Deaf Smith County FSA

An informational producer meeting will be held Thursday April 26 from 2-4 p.m., at the Randall County AgriLife Extension Service office, 200 N. Brown Road in Canyon.

USDA/FSA county execu-

tive directors will present information regarding the 2018 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for ranchers and livestock producers impacted by the qualifying drought. CRP managed versus emergency grazing provisions will also be presented.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will present information regarding considerations for sugar cane aphid control in sorghum and expected weed issues producers may possibly face.

Continuing education enits (CEUs) will be offered

as follows: one in the General Category; one for IPM and for those producers who still may need auxin training; and one in Laws and Regulations Category.

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Producers from Randall, Deaf Smith, Swisher and Castro counties are encouraged to attend.

Lady Herd coach Ashley Marquez gets after her charges during Friday’s game, but does not believe the loss will affect the team as it moves into the playoffs Thursday.

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came in, made the most of a big inning, then held on to snap the streak with an 11-8 win.

However, Marquez sees

the defeat as a bump in the road rather than a portent of the postseason.

“I don’t believe the loss will affect how this group of girls will out and play this weekend against Lubbock High,” she said. “I am glad we got the hic-

cup out of the way now to launch up forward into the Bi-District round.”

The winner of the BiDistrict series will advance to next week’s Area round at a yet-to-be-determined time, dates and locations.

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