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Holding true to its original timeline, the Hereford Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) has announced its new executive director.

Wade Hawkins was named for the top spot during a Wednesday called meeting of the HEDC Board

of Directors.

“He is very impressive,” said HEDC board president Cody Chandler, who was also part of the five-member search committee. “He is real personable and has a love for Hereford. He interviewed well and rose to the top during the interview process with the committee and the board.

“We like his professional histo-

ry and work ethic. We believe he will be a good fit and help move Hereford forward.”

Hawkins, an agricultural representative at FirstBank Southwest in Hereford, was selected from a reported nine applicants for the position that became available when Michael Kitten stepped down in December after six years.

The selection process included

scrutiny from a search committee consisting of Chandler, HEDC board member John Perrin, Hereford City Commissioners Linda Cumpton and Charlie Kerr, and businesswoman Brenda Fuentes, in addition to interviews with both the committee and HEDC board.

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Guilty verdicts nets 200 years

Skills USA State has definite maroon hue Pages 4-5

From Staff Reports

Lubbock outlasts Lady Herd in 11 Page 9

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That’s what I want Samantha Redwine, 11, finds her heart’s delight while perusing the displays at the Hereford High School Skills USA open house April 21 with mom Shannon. The object of her desire was a blue ribbon-winning project by HHS cosmetology student Karime Rodriguez, who put her artistic talents to use designing fingernail dressings.

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Big turnout greets TxDOT for U.S. 60 public hearing

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A Friona man will effectively spend the remainder of his life behind bars after being convicted this week in Deaf Smith County State Court.

Jesus Gonzalez, 53, of Friona, was convicted and sentenced on five counts of sexual assault after a three-day trial.

The charges came in connection with an April 14, 2017 incident that took place in Deaf Smith County involving a 48-year-old Friona woman.

The incident was a case of “date rape,” according to 222nd Judicial District District Attorney Jim English, who prosecuted the case.

A six-man, six-woman jury was seated Monday with testimony running through Wednesday, when the jury returned its guilty verdicts on all five counts at 6 p.m.

“There weren’t any surprises in the testimony or trial,” English said, “It went the way we expected. You never know how a jury will see it until it comes back with a verdict.

“I believe it went well.”

Gonzalez opted for sentencing by State Court Judge Roland Saul, who gave him 40 years for each of the five convictions.

While that technically gives Gonzalez 200 years to serve in prison, English pointed out those sentences will run concurrently (to total 40 years) and not consecutively (to total 200).

Gonzalez, who has a prior criminal record,

Officials from the state and city were pleasantly surprised by the crowd that awaited Monday’s Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in Hereford.

The hearing was held as part

of legal requirements for a pending TxDOT project to widen U.S. 60 (First Street) through Hereford.

“It was a good turnout,” said TxDOT Environmental Coordinator John Wimberley, who works out of the department’s Amarillo office and includes public outreach among his responsibil-

ities. “Much more than usually attend a public hearing. It was good to see the community had an interest in the project.”

The public hearing for the project that will add 17 feet to the width of First Street through town drew 44 attendees, Wimberley added.

The Hereford City Commis-

sion laid its groundwork for the project at an April 16 meeting when right-of-way approval was given.

That approval will claim much of the city’s Santa Fe Park, next to the Hereford train depot.

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Michael Hannon, arrested for failure to identify-fugitive.

April 24 Brandon Omar Gomez, 19, arrested on an outstanding felony warrant.

Aylin Juliana Castro Garcia, 19, arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

April 25 Juvenile, name and age withheld, arrested for no driver’s license and a second offense of failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility.

Juan Joseph Chavez, 39, arrested for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana.

April 26 Teresa Enriquez Reyna, 54, arrested for a second-ormore offense of driving while license suspended.

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April 27 Erica Spain, 21, arrested for a second-or-more offense of driving while license suspended.

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Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office April 25 Brian Woodrum, arrested for theft.

Reports Hereford Police Department April 20 Theft was reported in the 1300 block of East First Street.

Theft was reported in the 100 block of South 25 Mile Avenue.

April 21 A runaway was reported in the 500 block of Maple Street.

Failure to stop and render aid/information was reported in the 100 block of Redwood Drive.

April 22 Failure to comply with requirements for striking an unattended vehicle was reported in the 200 block of North Main Street.

Aggravated assault was reported in the 500 block of West 15th Street.

Burglary of a building was

reported in the 400 block of West First Street.

Failure to comply with requirements for striking an unattended vehicle was reported to in the 200 block of Star Street.

Credit/debit card abuse and burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Kibbe Street.

A citation was issued for failure to maintain financial responsibility on North Avenue K. April 25 Failure to stop and render information upon striking an unattended vehicle was reported in the 100 block of 16th Street.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of East Fourth Street.

April 26 Report of a natural death was taken in the 200 block of Beach Street.

A dog bite was reported in the 100 block of Avenue I.

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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• 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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HHS part of GenTx Decision Day From Contributed Sources

Friday will be a big day in Hereford, Texas and across the nation in the college admissions process.

It’s the day by which seniors nationwide must inform colleges of their plans to enroll and, across the country, seniors will be participating in Decision Day festivities to announce and celebrate their postsecondary education plans.

Hereford High School (HHS) will participate in Texas’s inaugural GenTX Decision Day on Friday, May 4. The school will host its Decision Day to celebrate the seniors of the Class of 2018 as they make this important decision to attend college, trade school, pursue other postsecondary education, or enlist in the military.

This celebration will continue to create a collegegoing culture within Hereford Independent School District schools, as well as within the community.

HISD officials expressed pride in its senior class for taking this next big step for their future.

Hereford Mayor Tom Simons has signed a city proclamation Thursday encouraging all residents to participate.

Students, parents, school administrators, teachers, staff and community members are invited to join in the celebration by wearing college or military shirts that day to school, work or just around town.

Seniors who have partici-

Standing from left, HHS lead counselor Kyla Kenworth and HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship take part in Hereford Mayor Tom Simons, seated, signing a proclamation declaring Friday at GenTx Decision Day in Hereford.

Contributed photo pated in the HHS academic signings throughout the school year will be featured on posters displayed in school campuses and businesses throughout Hereford.

Residents can also help by talking to students about their college choices, contributing to the “spirit”

of the day, or – perhaps most importantly – reaching out to students to encourage them to complete the enrollment process.

Seek out those students who might traditionally be overlooked when it comes to college planning, and talk to them about their options for college. Be sure

to ask students about their postsecondary education plans after high school as you see them at work, at church and around town.

For more information about participation in GenTX Decision Day, please contact Bena Glasscock or Kyla Kenworthy at HHS, 806-363-7620.

Federal programs presentation Thursday at HISD 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

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be presented on the availability of federal services for eligible private nonprofit schools and nonprofit home schools within the boundaries of HISD for the 2018-19 school year.

The directors of Title IA, Title IIA, Title IC Migrant, Title III LEP/Bilingual, and Carl Perkins Career and Technology will present the intent and purpose of the federal programs and available services for

ing selected. “Hereford has been good to me and my family. I want to give back FROM PAGE 1 to Hereford and the community. That is very important to me, and that’s why I One of the things that made Hawkins sought this position. attractive to the board was a somewhat “I am excited about the future for me, diverse professional background that my family and Hereford.” effectively mirrors the local economic Hawkins conceded the diversity landscape. of his professional knowledge “He has a good knowledge of will be an asset in his new posilocal industries,” Chandler said. tion, but was quick to add that es“He’s worked for Merrick, been sentially any of those who applied involved in calving and is now would have been worthy because employed in banking. He also has officials seemed insistent upon a connection in the community. key point.

“You don’t have to know it all, “[Officials] felt it was important but you have to make the most of and made sure the applicants the opportunities and connections knew Hereford,” Hawkins said. “I CHANDLER available, and we believe that he believe I have an understanding of can do that.” several aspects of what it takes to Although a resident of Amarillo for the make a city grow. I understand the compast several years, Hawkins is no strang- plexities of those situations, and I know er to Hereford and Deaf Smith County.

Hereford.”

Either living or employed here since Per original statement when the search 2000, Hawkins has spent the past 13 for a new director officially began in Janyears with FirstBank Southwest. uary, Hawkins will assume his post as “I am ecstatic,” Hawkins said over be- HEDC executive director by mid-May.

2018-10.

For details, contact Yolanda Gavina with HISD at 806-363-7600.

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pair of cement picnic tables, replica windmill and Texas Historical Commission plaque, the park – the land on which the city first leased in 1967 – was never intended to be visited much because of its proximity to U.S. 60 on one side and the BNSF tracks on the other.

Ceding the land for the right-of-way met no opposition because the park had become an increasing safety issue because of road and train traffic, as well as it rarely being visited.

“The public hearing went great,” Hereford City Manager Rick Hanna said. “There was a good turnout. [TxDOT] explained what the project was going to be, and they had maps, as well as Google images, to show.

“There were a lot of questions, but almost all of them were asked of TxDOT officials individually.”

Wimberley said most of the questions posed dealt with the project’s right-of-way and how it might affect businesses along the north side of First Street.

While First Street will be widened by 17 feet, all of that will be taken from the south side of the roadway and not create relocation problems for north-side businesses.

The public hearing was the first step in a protracted process for the project.

Although finally officially on the TxDOT calendar, the project is not due to come up for a funding decision until the 2020-21 fiscal year.

According to Hanna, if the project is funded – and there is no guarantee it will be – that does not mean work would begin immediately.

When the project is started, Hereford Mayor Tom Simons said, it would take two years to complete.

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WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS I doubt there would be much disagreement that the first Christians met together on Sunday, the first day of the week. Also, since that early beginning, Christians the world over have continued to meet together on the first day of the week.

Is there any verse that says we should regularly attend worship services? Please pay attention to Hebrews 10:24-26 “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another and so much more as you see the Day approaching. For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sin”.

From these verses, I believe it is very clear what God desires and expects from his people regarding assembling together. A little common sense should tell us that forsaking the assembling of ourselves together is when we choose to, or when we decide that we will skip the worship service this Sunday just because we want to.

If /when this becomes habit, then we are in danger of willful sin. Sin separates us from God and puts our soul in jeopardy.

What is the point of meeting together?

You may recall I Peter 2:5 “you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ”. In other words, when we come together, this is the time we can individually and collectively offer our worship and praise to God. We study together, we pray together, we sing praises together, we partake of the Lord’s Supper together. All of these things, done in the proper spirit, and with understanding of why we are doing them constitute offering spiritual sacrifices to God. You might recall Christ’s words in John 4:24 “God Is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth”.

In recent lessons we had regarding sacrifices, we learned that when people under the Law of Moses offered animal sacrifices, God instructed them to offer the best they had. Not the culls, not the sick or maimed. And when God needed a blood sacrifice that would atone for the sins of mankind, He gave the best that He could offer, Jesus Christ, a perfect paschal lamb.

Romans 12:1 “I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which Is your reasonable service”. From us, I believe he expects the best that we can offer in our service and our spiritual sacrifices.

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From left, Katy Hazlett, Sue Ramirez, Addy Hazlett, Tylan Ramirez and Kirby Ramirez marvel at some of the welding sculpture on display at April 21’s HHS Skills USA open house.

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Lang Blankenship, back, shows off the features of the farm service trailer he built to Linda and Charles Minchew. The trailer took Best of Show at the Skills USA State Contest in Corpus Christi.

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State Skills USA sees Herd stampede

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Despite being on the other side of a very large

state, Corpus Christi knows where Hereford is after the recent Skills USA State Contest.

The April 4-9 event

featured competition among state high school students in a variety of vocational skills from different types of weld-

Beating out Paetzold’s table for Best of Show in General Welding-equipment was a box scraper and roller attachment made by Cordie Redwine.

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ing to cosmetology.

“The students did very well,” Hereford High School (HHS) welding teacher Ernest Cabezuela said. “We are really proud of them for every contest in which they competed this year.”

At the state contest, the top awards had a definite maroon hue.

HHS students came away with a trio of Best of Show awards, five other blue (superior) ribbons and a pair of red (excellence) ribbons.

Lang Blankenship and Cordie Redwine paced the HHS contingent as each took Best of Show for their respective projects, which were arguably the most-practical of the projects entered.

Blankenship constructed a farm service trailer,

Firepits were popular projects, including a ship, top, constructed by Judit Miranda, Jackie Arceo and Mariana Gonzalez that won a blue ribbon at Skills USA state competition.

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Once the competition season is over, both of those top prize winners will be put to work on their respective family

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A flair for style and talent with brush landed Hereford High’s Karime Rodriguez an excellence blue ribbon for her work on fingernails at the recent Skills USA State Contest in Corpus Christi.

BRAND/John Carson There was nothing wrong with this do as HHS’s Susanna Armendariz brought home an excellence ribbon for her Skills USA project.

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Looking like he’s just sitting around not showing off his project, Logan Paetzold rests upon his blue ribbon-winning welding table that appeared like part of the regular equipment in the CTE welding room.

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were entered in General Welding competition, they did not face each other because the former’s entry being in trailers and the latter’s in equipment.

However, Redwine did top a classmate to win as Logan Paetzold took a blue Excellence ribbon for his welding

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award went to Jacob Ramirez, who built a free-standing yard swing.

While both Blankenship and Redwine

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table.

The 1,200-pound behemoth includes a built-in, double-sided tool chest, as well as detachable positions for a vice and other tools.

Ironically, on display during a Skills USA open house at the HHS CTE building on April 21, Paetzold’s table looked little different from and as if it were part of the welding shop’s regular equipment.

Also earning blue ribbons were Joel Lopez for a sculpture and Judit Miranda, Jackie Arceo and Mariana Gonzalez for their ship sculpture that doubles as a firepit.

Karime Rodriguez brought home a blue in cosmetology for his work on fingernails, while Suzanna Armendariz garnered a red for hair styling.

In team competition of welding skills on site, the HHS unit of Nate Carney, Jake Garza and Brandon Guzman finished second.

There are two competitions remaining for the students starting with this

Jacob Ramirez’s welded swing topped the field for Best of Show at the Skills USA State Contest earlier this month.

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Competition ends next week with the Top of Texas contest, Wednesday and Thursday in Tulia.

progress HHS senior Nate Carney had welding sculpture entries from all four years of high school on display April 21, including, left, a ninth-grade entry; right, his 11th-grade entry; above right, the one from his senior year; and, above left, the harvester, which advanced him to national competition as a sophomore.

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HFCU re-elects directors, eyes June move to new facility

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

Three incumbent board members were re-elected to new terms by acclamation during the 81st annual membership meeting of Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union April 24, at the Hereford Community Center.

Temple Abney, Mickey Bishop, and Nick Yosten each received the nod for another term. Abney is a Hereford Realtor who just completed a term as board chairman.

Bishop, of Dimmitt, is owner of Dimmitt Office Supply as well as First Printing of Hereford. Yosten farms and runs cattle west of Hereford.

Re-election was also the order of the day when board officers were selected with Abney receiving another term as chairman and Bishop re-seated as secretary, while Jerry Heller of Dimmitt was re-elected vice-chairman.

Summary financial information provided to members at the event showed HTFCU had assets totaling $50,259,250 as of December 31, 2017 and loans totaling $34,227,412 as of that ending date. Total liabilities amounted to $1,433,002. Total shares and deposits were $38,241,830.

Alma Contreraz. Teller Edith Ramirez was recognized for 10 years of service and Accounting Assistant Araceli Hernandez was recognized for 15 years of service.

“Our staff helps us to function smoothly and makes your financial life smoother,” the HTFCU president said.

In her remarks, Mrs. Fuentes referred to efforts of HTFCU in support of the community and the Panhandle at large.

“We enjoy being involved in the community, and in the past year we have raised $20,000 for the Children’s Miracle network, collected 2,257 pounds of canned goods for the High Plains Food Bank to benefit all of the Texas Panhandle, and we have distributed $5,500 in scholarships to deserving student members in the communities that we serve including Hereford, Dimmitt, Hart, and Nazareth,” she said.

MENUS Honored for a cumulative 35 years of service at the 81st annual meeting of the Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union April 24 are, from left, Ricky Hernandez, teller supervisor, five years; Alma Contreraz, teller, five years; Edith Ramirez, teller, 10 years; and Araceli Hernandez, accounting assistant, 15 years.

Photo by Jim Steiert “Who would have thought when HTFCU opened for business in 1935 with $25 that the venture would grow from one member to 7,487 members and our assets would grow to over $50 million,” commented Brenda Fuentes, HTFCU president.

“We look back on the vision of our founders with a sense of awe at how far that vision

Re-elected to new terms on the board of directors of Hereford Texas Federal Credit Union are, from left, Nick Yosten, Temple Abney, and Mickey Bishop. Abney was also re-elected chairman of the credit union board and Bishop was re-elected secretary.

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has come and feel gratitude for their courage. Our capital continues to grow, and we are strong, effective, and competent to meet the financial needs of our members. ” Mrs. Fuentes focused on the rapidly progressing work on HTFCU’s new building just south of the current building. Work on the $3 million, 6,400 square ft. facility that includes an attached multiple lane drive up and eventually, more parking, started last year and is moving forward rapidly under the efforts of contractor and construction supervisor DEI Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio with an anticipated move-in date of mid-June.

The new structure represents a remarkable advancement from HTFCU’s humble beginnings when it opened July 11, 1936. Current credit union offices will eventually be demolished for a parking area.

“We are excited to be at a stage in our growth that necessitates bigger and more modern accommodations.

We plan to be open for business in the new building June 18. A grand opening will be

held this fall, and we encourage all of our members to attend. Our current stand-alone drive-up facility will remain in operation until mid-August.

This is all a double-edged sword. We are both extremely excited about moving to our new building, yet sad to leave our old building after it gave us 50 years of service. We are thrilled for our members to see the new credit union facilities,” she said.

In brief remarks at the opening of the meeting, Temple Abney referred to the fact that the record level of assets at HTFCU and its expansion are “all possible due to our members and their loyalty.”

Mrs. Fuentes commented that her “credit union thanks list” includes the members, board of directors, supervisory committee, and staff “that gives this credit union stability that is hard to find.”

She cited several members of the staff who have reached milestones in their careers with HTFCU. Ricky Hernandez, teller supervisor, was recognized for five years of service, as was Teller

Hereford Senior Center

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Tip of the Day The basics of mulching

From left, hostesses Ruth Black, Mary Beth White and Glenda Marcum are ready to dole out refreshments at the April 12 meeting of La Madre Mia Study Club.

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La Madre Mia bids up auction From Contributed Sources

Bidding was in the air as La Madre Mia Study Club held its spring auction during an April 12 meeting in the home of Ruth Black.

After a short business meeting, the club’s Brag Box continued to grow as members contribute money when they brag on family – mostly grandchildren.

The money was given to Patty Harshey to purchase snacks for her Hereford High School UIL competition accounting students she is taking to state after they took top honors at regionals.

Project chairman Mary Herring presented her committee’s recommendation the club award a $1,000 scholarship to a HHS graduating senior this year. It

was approved and will be presented to the recipient at the awards assembly in May. The seal-bid auction followed on items brought in by club members before refreshments were served by Mary Beth White and Glenda Marcum.

Members attending were Melinda Bridge, Cindy Cassels, Betty Drake, Mary Herring, Tonja Horrell, Sharon Hodges, Kathy Kerr, Cherry Laws, Marcum, Dee Ann Matthews, Beverly Mauldin, Gladys Merritt, Mary Ann O’Rear, Jan Reeves, Molly Scott, Marline Watson, Mary Beth White and Ruth Black.

The club’s next meeting will be a salad supper Thursday April 26 at First Financial Bank, where officers for the coming club year will be installed.

Deaf Smith County 4-H Calendar NOW-MAY 1 – State Horse Validation NOW - MAY 15 – Register on 4-H Connect for Texas 4-H Congress & submit bills; Cost $375 + transportation TUESDAY, MAY 1 – Shooting Sports practice at Gun Range, 6 p.m. (Weather permitting) MAY 7-11 – HISD EOC Testing (High School) TUESDAY, MAY 8 – Shooting Sports practice at Gun Range, 6 p.m. (Weather permitting) May 14-17 – HISD Testing (Some grades) TUESDAY, MAY 15 – Clothing Club, 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 15 – Shoot-

ing Sports practice at Gun Range, 6 p.m. (Weather permitting) MAY 20 – DEADLINE to apply for Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program TUESDAY, MAY 22 – Shoot-

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MONDAY, MAY 28 – Memorial Day; County offices closed

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Mulch is available in various forms.

Like other land and garden products, mulch can go a long way toward helping plants thrive.

Mulch comprises just about any material that is spread over the surface of soil.

Its purpose is primarily to help soil retain moisture. In addition, mulch can staunch weed growth, keep soil cool, improve the aesthetics of garden beds, and even improve soil nutrient composition. When the right mulch is chosen, it can reduce the amount of time homeowners spend watering and weeding their gardens and insulate plants from dramatic changes in weather.

Gardeners may not realize that mulch also can prevent garden soil from becoming overly compacted, according to HGTV. This can mean beneficial earthworms can move easily through the soil, creating channels for water and depositing their nutrient-rich waste products.

Gardeners can choose organic or inorganic mulch. Organic mulches are derived from natural materials that will decompose over time, lending organic matter as well as various nutrients to the soil. Organic mulches also may contain beneficial microorganisms that can fight against plant diseases. Inorganic mulches may be made of stones, landscape fabrics and plastic. Both types will need to be amended or replaced as they degrade. Those who want the most environmentally-friendly mulching materials can choose all-natural mulches instead of synthetic alternatives.

To work effectively, mulch should be

applied in a two- to three-inch layer of material, state the experts at Old World Garden Farms. This is the ideal amount to retain soil moisture and suppress weed growth without choking plants.

Also, mulch that is too thick may make it impossible for water to penetrate, or it may prevent the soil from airing out, causing continuously wet conditions that lead to root and stem rot.

The University of Connecticut Home & Garden Education Center says mulch should not be placed directly against plant crowns or tree bases, as this can promote the development of disease. It may also serve as a habitat for bark- and stem-eating rodents.

The center also suggests watering newly installed bark or wood mulches to prevent fungi from colonizing in dry mulch and causing problems like a water-repellent surface on the mulch.

Home landscapers considering mulch types may find that compost, manure and grass clippings (from nonpesticide-treated lawns) can be inexpensive and versatile in garden beds.

The home advice site The Spruce notes that newspaper may also be effective.

Many newspapers have switched over to organic dyes, especially for their black and white sections. Newspapers are an inexpensive way to suppress weeds and act like organic mulch in beds. They can be covered with other organic mulch, like shredded bark, for more visual appeal.

Mulch can be a versatile asset when doing gardening projects around home landscapes. And the benefits are more than just aesthetic.

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Lubbock takes Game 1 in 11

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Heads up base running tipped the scales Thursday as Lubbock outlasted the Hereford Lady Whitefaces, 4-2, in 11 innings to take Game 1 of their BiDistrict playoff series.

Dropping their second in a row for the first time a season-opening tournament in February, the Lady Herd fell to 20-13-2 on the season.

“Early in the game, we struggled with the Lubbock pitcher’s rise ball and outside corner,” Hereford coach Ashley Marquez said. “As the game continued, I think we settled down a bit in the box and started to be disciplined to wait on our pitch.

“We had some missed opportunities throughout the game. If we capitalize on those, we will be fine.”

The Lady Westerners used a single, sacrifice bunt and double to take a 1-0 lead in the third that stood until the bottom of the seventh.

Haleigh Barba’s bloop to right was misplayed for a two-base error to open the Hereford seventh.

One out later, a shot to deep short

by Haylie Valdez was booted, allowing Barba to motor home and send the game to extra frames.

After three scoreless innings, the Lady Westerners snapped the tie in the

Lady Herd’s Bianca Olvera makes the throw across the diamond from short for the out during the early going of Thursday’s playoff loss.

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top of the 11th.

With a single and double to begin the inning, runners were at second and third with no outs. After a pop-out, two runs would score on a two-base fielder’s choice, and another come in on a single as the Lady Westerners forged ahead 4-1.

The Lady Whitefaces tried to rally in the bottom of the 11th, but after Abrie Castillo ripped a lead-off home run to trim the deficit to 4-2, the threat died on a fly out, strikeout and pop to third.

Handcuffed some at the plate, the Lady Herd managed just 4 hits on the game with Danielle Pena, Castillo, Daz Rodriguez and Celeste Ruiz recording hits.

Castillo had the lone Lady Whiteface RBI as 15 made the turnaround back to the dugout with Castillo and Kayla Vallejo striking out 3 times each.

While allowing 4 runs – all earned – on 9 hits and taking the loss in the circle, Castillo did fan a season-high 17 batters in throwing 177 pitches over 11 innings.

The best-of-three Bi-District series continues Saturday in Lubbock at 1 p.m.

If a deciding third game is needed, it will be played at 3 p.m., with a coin toss at home plate to decide the home team.

The winner of the series advances to next week’s Area playoffs.

Herd starter Dodge DeLozier allowed only 3 hits and no earned runs in 4 innings Tuesday, but took the loss on the hill at Caprock.

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Herd miscues doom strong effort in loss

From Staff Reports

The Hereford Whitefaces saw season-long woes in the field take a fatal bite from their best effort in more than a month Tuesday in a 6-2 loss at Caprock in District 3-5A diamond action.

Having lost 15 straight and 17 of the last 18, the Herd dropped to 7-22 overall and 0-13 in league play to guarantee a last-place district finish for the third consecutive season.

“We played out more complete game in five weeks,” Hereford coach Bryan Moore said. “We hit the ball well. We outhit Caprock and only had a handful of strikeouts against their best pitch-

er. We made some great plays defensively and turned a good double play.

“In the end, we made too many errors in key moments and their catcher made big plays to kill some of our potential big innings.”

For the second game in a row, the Whitefaces drew first blood after Mitchell Carnahan singled to open the Herd second.

Ray Ramirez followed with a walk, and both advanced on a Jade Collier groundout before Carnahan scored on an error and Ramirez came home on Gunner Head’s sacrifice fly for a 2-0 lead.

Caprock cut the deficit PLEASE SEE BB | 10

Saturday, April 28 Basesball JV Maroon at Caprock, 10 a.m.

JV White vs. Caprock, 10 a.m.

Softball Bi-District Playoffs Game 2 Hereford at Lubbock, 1 p.m.

Game 3, if necessary, 3 p.m.

Track Varsity boys, girls at Region 1 Meet, Lubbock, TBA

Abrie Castillo struck out a season-high 17 batters and tried to ignite a rally with a home run to open the Lady Whiteface 11th in Thursday’s loss.

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COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES

Lady Whiteface coach Ashley Marquez gets a smile from Haleigh Barba while she shakes off a stinger from a fouled off pitch.

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Friday, May 11 Track Class 5A State Meet, Austin, TBA

Saturday, May 12 Track Class 5A State Meet, Austin, TBA

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Celebrating another year The Deaf Smith County Extension Education Association (DSCEEA) feted several local entities April 23 in its annual appreciation luncheon at the county AgriLife Extension offices in Hereford. Representatives from Deaf Smith County – including County Judge D.J. Wagner, Precinct 2 Commissioner Jerry O’Connor and Justice of the Peace Karen Boren – joined those from the Hereford BRAND and KNNK radio in attending the luncheon to recognize those entities that have supported and publicized DSCEEA and Deaf Smith County 4-H throughout the year.

DSCEEA District 1 award winners included a second-place photo by Maudette Smith, second-place crocheted throw by new member Regina Walterscheid and a pair of first-place quilts by Walterscheid. The first-place winners advance to Texas EEA competition.

BRAND/John Carson Left, the highlight of the luncheon for guests is a homemade meal that comes with a cornucopia of desserts at the end of the line.

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Below, DSCEEA members, from left, Regina Walterscheid, Rosie Valdez, Kate Bradley and Maudette Smith have finished lunch and are ready for the program to start.

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in half when a lead-off single, groundout and two errors made it 2-1.

The Longhorns would take the lead for good in the third, 4-2, when a run scored on a passed ball and two more on an error. “[Herd starter] Dodge [DeLozier] pitched very well again, giving up only 3 hits to a team known for hitting,” Moore said. “Jade Collier came on in relief and also pitched well.

Those two gave up only 3 earned runs to a very good offensive team.”

DeLozier, a left-hander, worked the first 4 innings to take the loss on the

hill despite none of the 4 runs he surrendered being earned. He gave up 3 hits, struck out 4 and walked 4.

Collier allowed 2 runs on 3 hits with 2 strikeouts and a walk over the final 2 innings.

Shawn Escamilla and Aden Suarez each went 2-for-4 to lead the Whiteface offense.

Head was credited with the lone Herd RBI. The season came to an end Friday, after press time, when the Longhorns made the return visit to Hereford.

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must serve at least half of the time sentenced – by law, according to English.

However, due to the nature of the convictions, more incarceration time is expected.

“From what I understand, sex offenders usually serve longer [than at least half], but that’s up to the parole board,” English said. “I am happy he got the time he did.

“It is effectively a life sentence and should eliminate him from possibly having another victim.”