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Voters give thumbs up to $1.425M WISD bond
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By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
Pilot Club pays tribute to Anchors Page 4
Albeit the numbers were a lot lower, but the turnout was much better May 6 as a Walcott Independent School District (WISD) bond issue was overwhelmingly ap-
proved by voters. The $1.425 million measure met with little opposition as 85 percent of those who cast ballots favored its passage. With only 87 registered voters in the district, a total of 21 took part in the election (24.1 per-
cent) with 17 voting for passage and three opposing it. The turnout was in contrast to a $45 million Hereford Independent School District bond decided on the same day that drew just 16.7 percent (1,359) of the eligi-
ble 8,118 registered voters. The bond funding will be used to add four classrooms to Walcott Elementary School. The addition was needed, according to WISD Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, because
the school has been using former teachers’ residences as classrooms for the past 20 years. Bond monies will also be used to construct a tornado shelter for the community. PLEASE SEE WISD | 3
Trustees confirm bond vote
Staying occupied Extension Education fetes members Page 6
By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
Whiteface trio earns academic honors Page 9
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HEREFORD HISTORY 27 years ago • May 13, 1990
Best in State Nine Hereford High School students won best in state honors at the Annual State Industrial Technology Fair held in Waco.
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Not that interested in the proceedings – particularly since the cookies and punch were not being served until things were finished – 18-month-old Zaydranna Hernandez finds solace in grandma’s phone during Tuesday’s employee appreciation ceremony for HISD. For full coverage of the event, see Wednesday’s edition of the Hereford BRAND. BRAND/John Carson
A canvass of May 6 voting on a $45 million bond issue by the Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees proved different than official accounts, but the results were the same. Trustees confirmed the failure of the bond during a count of votes at a called meeting Thursday. While records from the Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court showed a total of 1,359 votes were cast – of which 1,352 determined the outcome – HISD trustees counted 1,286 total votes Thursday. Totals varied on both aspects of the balloting. Election records showed 951 took part in early voting, while the HISD count was 892. Election day saw 401 vote, according to county totals, however, trustees only counted 394 votes cast. During the canvass, school officials noted they did not appear to have a list for mail-in votes, and county election officials confirmed Friday that discrepancies in the HISD count and actual results were due to a list of mail-in votes not being included. Despite the differences, there was PLEASE SEE HISD | 3
McConnell ‘rides for the brand’ when it comes to United Way By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer
Ranch-raised Linda McConnell “rides for the brand.” She carries that ethic into promoting United Way of Deaf Smith County. She’s been saddling up as UW executive director since the Fall of 2011 and has ridden herd on six UW drives, averaging north of $300,000 annually in pledges and donations. During 28 years in the Hereford area with husband Steve and their two children, her fondness for working with local people—and their generosity—has blossomed. “My United Way experience shows our community is a family. My passion for helping kids goes into this work. Every community has problems—nobody’s perfect—but I get to see so much goodness in people. People realize the work is important when they understand
where their donation goes,” she explains. “I don’t have anybody that I work with in raising funds for United Way that I don’t enjoy. Our financial institutions give 100 percent support and their employees participate. The community comes up big. Caviness Packing and its employees are incredibly generous—they account for $130,000 of the funds we raise annually.” Linda is a “people person” in talking up United Way each fall. Knowledge of how local agencies work, and ability to put faces and names on respective agencies serve her well. Often, she has stories to tell about the dedication and services agencies deliver, and may well relate them while serving snacks or breakfast burritos to potential donors. “I love campaigning. When I talk about United Way agencies, the people I’m addressing often
aren’t even aware that we have them here,” she explained. “I love this job. You rarely turn on the TV and see good things in this world. The nonprofits here are golden. I get to see so much of the goodness in people right here in Hereford firsthand.” Linda grew up on a ranch near Stinnett where she played high school basketball and went on to play at Odessa Junior College. She had ample opportunity to develop both her love of horses and basketball. Under the tutelage of her single mother, she handled many a ranch chore. A fond memory of that time is of gathering wild plums horseback along the Canadian River. A tall horse was a handy ladder for reaching plums high up on the river bank. Her mother transformed those plums into excelPLEASE SEE MCCONNELL | 3
Linda McConnell, executive director of United Way of Deaf Smith County, stands next to the familiar downtown status board that indicates how the annual United Way drive fares in the community. Contributed Photo
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May 5 Cynthia Edith Martinez, 36, arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Johnny Angel Ramirez, 20, arrested for driving while license invalid-no insurance and disregarding a stop sign. May 6 Robert Guerra, 30, arrested on three outstanding city criminal warrants. Esmeralda Salas, 43, arrested on an outstanding city traffic warrant and an outstanding city criminal warrant. Eloisa Mendoza, 33, arrested on an outstanding city criminal warrant. Mary Christine Martinez, 37, arrested for running a stop sign, violation of a promise to appear and theft. Miguel Lux Alonzo, 29, arrested for a third-ormore offense of driving while intoxicated and on an outstanding felony warrant. May 7 Joel Gaytan III, arrested for no driver’s license. Gonzalo Silva-Martinez, 31, arrested for no driver’s license. Laura Crystal Chavez, 24, arrested for no driver’s license. May 9 Jose Ramirez Cuellar, 44, arrested for assault.
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May 12 Michael Box, 35, arrested for driving while license invalid-no insurance. Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office May 4
Rodrick Benavidez, 22, arrested for failure to identify. Alejandro Ramirez, 25, arrested for an enhanced charge of driving while license invalid. Josie Gonce, 40, arrested for assault. May 5 Austin Chairez, 22, arrested for public intoxication. Alberto Rocha, 28, arrested for false report to peace officer Elvira Navaratte, arrested for possession of more than 50 grams-less than 200 grams of marijuana. May 7 Penny Fowler, 41, arrested for fraud destroy, remove, conceal. Blake Moore, 24, arrested for burglary of a habitation and a second offense of theft more than $750-less than $2,500. Coy Laing, 39, arrested for motion to enforce child support. Josie Gonce, 40, arrested for driving while intoxicated. Ramon Perez, 30, arrested from criminal mischief. Enrique Guerra, 29, arrested for forgery. Francisco Gandora, 18, arrested accident involving damage to a vehiclemore than $200. David Garza, 46, arrested for theft. May 9 Everett Locke, 41, arrested for forgery by passing. May 11 Jorge Palacios, 28, arrested for assault on a family member. Eliza Rivera, 43, arrested for retaliation. Juan Olguin, 34, arrested for criminal nonsupport.
Annual meeting set The Deaf Smith County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and luncheon 10 a.m., Tuesday at Hereford Country Club. Open to all Historical Society members, each is encouraged to attend for an agenda that will include committee reports and the election of directors and officers for 2017-18. For details, call Deaf Smith County Museum at 806-3637070.
Concho Ruiz 1968-2017
Concho Ruiz, 49, of Hereford, Texas, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Amarillo. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, May 12 at La Iglesia de San Jose. Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at La Iglesia de San Jose Catholic Church in Hereford with the Rev. David Contreras serving as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Mendez & Mullins Family Funeral Home of Hereford. Concho was born on April 20, 1968 in Mexico to Gilbert and Gloria (Fuentes) Alaniz. He married Maria Rodriguez on May 19, 1990 in Hereford. Concho was employed by McDonald’s Restaurant for over 15 years as a maintenance man. Concho was an avid motorcycle rider. He enjoyed his garden and growing roses, and he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of La Iglesia de San Jose Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Alaniz Sr., and a nephew, Samuel Hernandez Jr. He is survived by his wife, Maria Ruiz of Hereford; daughter Alexis Ruiz of the home; and mother Gloria Alaniz of Hereford; sisters Lupe Hernandez and husband Sammy of Hereford, Irma Mendoza and husband Salud of Lubbock, Maria Chavira and hus-
Helen Hernandez 1955-2017
had been employed by Sun Country Convenience Stores for more than 15 years. She enjoyed selling Mary Kay Cosmetics, and she loved spending time with her husband, her family and friends. She was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Frances Padilla; brothers Jose Padilla, Ernest Padilla and Ray Padilla; and sister Julia Rubio. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Hernandez of Hereford; brothers Adolph Padilla and wife Polly, of Mountainair, N.M., and Albert Padilla of Albuquerque, N.M.; sisters Senaida Padilla of Clovis, N.M., Rose Saucedo and husband Pancho, of Hereford, Mary Jean Willard and husband Dennis, of Texico, N.M., and Gloria DeLeon of Clovis, N.M. To sign the register book online, go to www.mendezandmullins.com.
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Helen Hernandez, 62, of Hereford, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Amarillo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 13 in Trinity Fellowship Church, 401 West Park Ave., in Hereford, with the Rev. Wayne Kniffen officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Cemetery. Arrangements under direction of Mendez & Mullins Family Funeral Home in Hereford. Helen was born on Feb. 7, 1955 in Guymon, Okla., to Adolph and Frances (Pacheco) Padilla. She married Johnny Hernandez on March 13, 1987 in Hereford. Helen
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ees Association meeting will be at 12 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. • Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. • Hereford Study Club meets at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m. • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men) • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:30, Discussion; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Bible Study/Spanish; 3, Caption This; 7:30, Bingo. Tuesdays • 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: dgproc-
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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-
band Jaime of Hereford, Geneva Mendez and husband Rick of Hereford, Yolanda Ricklefs and husband Gary of Amarillo, Sylvia Bartels and husband Mark of Amarillo, Micka Raven and husband Corby of Amarillo, Stella Alaniz of Dallas, and Belma Alaniz of Roswell, N.M.; brothers Richard Alaniz and wife Yvette of Hereford, Gilbert Alaniz Jr. and wife Linda of Amarillo, Raymond Alaniz and wife Mary of Lubbock, Ramiro Alaniz and wife Lisa of Friona, and Armando Alaniz of Amarillo. Memorials can be made to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD, 20852 or www. kidneyfund.org. To sign the register book online, go to www.mendezandmullins.com.
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• 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 Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648. • Los Ciboleros Chapter NSDAR, 2 p.m. • The Humane Society of Deaf
Smith County meets at 7 p.m. at the Animal Control Building. • 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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WISD: Bond breezes by FROM PAGE 1
HISD board secretary Carolyn Hiltbrunner, right, administers the oath of office Thursday to incumbent trustees, from right, Carolyn Waters, Robert de la Cruz and Clay McNeely, as well as newcomer Bobby Rodriguez. BRAND/John Carson
HISD: FROM PAGE 1
no question concerning the overall result, which showed that HISD had a bond issue fail for the second time since 2015. School officials acknowledged that the $45 million issue for a quartet of needs was effectively defeated before the official election day after 61.41 percent of early voters (584) said no. Thursday’s called meeting also saw the coming and going of trustees. Four trustees were officially sworn into office in the aftermath of the May 6 election. Incumbents from Districts IV (Carolyn Waters), V (Robert de la Cruz) and VII (Clay McNeely) were sworn back into office after trustees cancelled elections for their respective seats when no opposition filed to run against them. The lone newcomer to the board is Bobby Rodriguez, whose District II election was also cancelled due to no opposition. “I wanted to be on the board to help my kids and everybody’s kids,”
McLaughlin said funding for the bond was made possible by wind farm entities coming into Deaf Smith County. Although the wind farms do have an agreed-upon property tax abatement pact that caps those taxes at a $30 million valuation, the bond is a separate tax, and those entities will pay taxes on their full valuation – in the $250 million range. Prior to the election, McLaughlin was confident the measure would meet with voter approval in light of tax restructuring the WISD Board of Trustees will be making. With a current maintenance and operation (M&O) tax rate of 94 mils and a pending bond tax rate of .0975 mils, McLaughlin said
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HISD board president Angel Barela, left, presents outgoing District II Trustee Mike Bryant, right, with a plaque and gratitude for his service on the board as an appointed member. BRAND/John Carson he said. Rodriguez has two children currently in the HISD system – one a rising Hereford High School junior and the other an incoming freshman. While acknowledging the academic realm in which the board works, he added that one of his top issues on the board will revolve around the district’s playing field.
“I would like to focus on athletic programs,” Rodriguez said. “It is also an important part of the educational process and what we do. “I would to find ways of expanding things and give more the opportunity to take part.” He specifically cited soccer, baseball and softball as areas in which he was wanting to focus. Rodriguez is familiar with those aspects as his oldest daughter, Dazzarae, is a member of the Lady Whiteface softball team. In terms of the needs facing the board and district as he was sworn in, Rodriguez echoed the sentiments of fellow trustees and HISD officials that the recent bond issue needed to be
passed. “We have to fix up our schools,” he said. “We need to do something. We need to put money into them.” Rodriguez’s arrival on the board meant the departure of a member as Mike Bryant stepped away from the District II seat. Bryant, who was thanked and presented a plaque for his service by board president Angel Barela prior to the swearing in, was ineligible to run for the District II seat he held for the past three-plus years. Bryant had been appointed to the seat when it became open, but could not run because he does not reside in the district.
lent jelly to dollop on homemade bread. A basketball heritage came naturally. Her mother was bound for a professional basketball career with a chance to play for the Dallas Dolls when she decided to get married right out of high school. Linda played at Stinnett High—where the game switched from the old six-player half-court girls’ format to a fiveplayer full-court sport in her freshman year. She learned fierce defense and heads-up offense. She trains championship-caliber barrel racing horses, as does her daughter, Kortni, a former Hereford High School rodeo standout and collegiate rodeo athlete at Tarleton State University, who works from home these days. Her son, Kory, also succeeded in high school rodeo at Hereford High and takes care of cattle, trains horses and continues to rodeo. Since Linda’s husband Steve rodeoed for years, it followed that the whole family would too. Linda says “We’ve loaded up and traveled a million miles together as a family on the rodeo trail.” For a period of years, if local folks had a show
trustees are expected to lower the M&O rate to 84.25 mils over the summer. With the M&O reduction and addition of the .0975 bond rate, the overall school tax rate for WISD will remain unchanged at 94 mils. “We have a chance to get a new building with no tax increase,” McLaughlin said following an April public meeting on the bond. “Everybody at the meeting liked the idea of the classroom addition, as well as the tornado shelter. “They really liked the prospect that if the bond passed, there would be no tax increase.” The HISD bond, which failed, would have increased that district’s taxes at a 26.1 mil rate for 20 years. animal, cattle, horses, dogs or cats in need of care at Hereford Veterinary Clinic, chances are that Linda had her hands on the animal and processed the paperwork generated in its treatment as well. Her years of employment at Hereford Veterinary Clinic for Dr. Steve Lewis and Dr. Mike Mimms dovetailed naturally with her ranching and livestock experience. During the early portion of this decade, Saint Anthony’s Catholic School’s girls’ and boys’ basketball teams enjoyed success under Linda’s coaching where her message was the same for all players— learn the fundamentals—a skill that served well both on the court and in the classroom. “I’ve been fortunate with the jobs I’ve had. There have been very few of them in my life that I haven’t liked and I really like my United Way job,” says Linda. “Sometimes, I get to be part of bringing someone a little extra joy. Helping others makes you feel good, and things like a food drive for the Food Pantry or volunteering for the Home Delivered Meals program may not seem like a lot, but they are. I get to see so much of the giving by this community.”
Open Sunday 1-4 p.m. New HISD Trustee Bobby Rodriguez is sworn into his District II seat Thursday and has set athletic programs as a priority of his term. BRAND/John Carson
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Hereford High School Anchor Club members for 2016-17 include, front from left, Lexi Escobal, Brianne Bartels, Chloe Casarez, Sodia Avila, Gaddiela Avila; back from left, club sponsor Dorothy Szydloski, Lexy Riley, Matty Wells, Ruben Galvan, Cordie Redwine, Uriah Cepeda, Aden Suarez, Deja Goodman and Annalyce Carrillo. Contributed photo
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The Pilot Club of Hereford recently recognized the members of the Hereford High School Anchor Club for their assistance
with projects throughout the 2016-17 school year. Each Anchor Club member received a membership certificate and pin. Graduating seniors among the group also
received cords for their graduation gowns. Anchor Club members included Lexi Escobal, Brianne Bartels, Chlor Casarez, Sodia Avila, Gaddiela Avila, Lexy Ri-
HHS Anchor Club graduating senior Brianne Bartels, left, receives her graduation gown cord, membership pin and certificate from Pilot Club of Hereford president Brenda Thomas, center, and HHS Anchor sponsor Dorothy Szydloski, right. Contributed photo ley, Matty Wells, Ruben Galvan, Cordie Redwine, Uriah Cepeda, Aden Suarez, Deja Goodman and Annalyce Carrillo. The HHS club sponsor is Dor-
othy Szydloski. After the presentations, Pilot Club members hosted an ice cream sundae and punch reception for the Anchor Club.
The Humane Society of Deaf Smith County is hosting a low-cost pet immunization clinic Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at Sugarland Mall. Vaccinations for rabies, parvo and distemper will be available at a cost of $20 for dogs, and vaccinations for cats will also be administered. Dr. Chris Grotegut will be on hand to perform the vaccinations, and members of Deaf Smith County 4-H will be present to assist. Pet owners are asked to bring their dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier. Dog owners may register, pay their fee, and arrange to have Dr. Grotegut come to their vehicle to vaccinate animals if it is more convenient for handling larger dogs.
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May 17 field day highlights impact of wheat research
By Kay Ledbetter AgriLife Extension Service
Since the days of the brilliant research of the late Dr. Kenneth Porter, legendary wheat breeder who searched out the best traits of the staff of life for use by producers around Hereford and across the Great Plains, wheat varieties available for planting by growers for grain and grazing have steadily improved. Arriving in 1947, Porter became the father of modern wheat varieties developed by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station with his steady efforts at Bushland. He worked to improve stalk stability and yields, and his 50-year career accounted for more than 20 percent of the hard red winter wheat varieties eventually used in America. Those varieties and the standability and yield they brought had great impact on producer profits and ultimately, the price of bread itself. The latest chapter in the ongoing saga of wheat improvement work in the region will be visited May 17 at the Texas A&M AgriLife facilities near Bushland. Current wheat research and the difference it makes in the food supply chain will be highlighted during the annual Wheat Field Day. Texas A&M AgriLife Research is making the difference of at least 3 billion loaves of bread in the Texas Panhandle alone every year, according to the hosts of the annual Wheat Field Day. The free event is open to the public, and will include breakfast tacos and registration at 8:30 a.m., sponsored by the Texas Wheat Producers Board. Trailers for field tours will be
loaded at 9 a.m. and tours will continue until 11:15 a.m. Inside booths, posters and diagnostics will be displayed until noon, when the lunch line opens with the meal sponsored by the USDA-ARS Ogallala Aquifer program. The noon program will begin about 12:15 and conclude by 1:30 p.m. Attendees can view display booths ranging from Texas Wheat’s presentation for producers and consumers to United Supermarkets’ explanation of the types of wheat flour used to make products ranging from desserts to tortillas to bread. AgriLife Extension will host a display, Going with the Grains, focusing on the value and importance of wheat in the diet. AgriLife Research is cohosting the Wheat Field Day with the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and West Texas A&M University. “We’re excited this year to show off our new hybrid wheat research, discuss the latest genetic discoveries and let producers walk through our field trials to see how different varieties are performing. We want to invite the general public, along with producers, seed dealers and other key business associates, to come see our latest research in the fields and also see the difference what we do here makes throughout our community and region,” said Dr. Jackie Rudd, AgriLife Research wheat breeder in Amarillo. Rudd said wheat breeding research and studies surrounding production practices for the crop have been conducted at Bushland since the 1940s. During that time, tremendous
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Dr. Jackie Rudd, Texas A&M AgriLife Research wheat breeder in Amarillo, discusses the fine points of a wheat variety with a producer keen on learning about a wheat variety in a research plot at Bushland. Photo by Jim Steiert strides have been made to improve yields, drought resistance, insect and disease control, and production practices in general.
Rudd says that since research began near Bushland, finding have improved dryland wheat yields in farmers’ fields
from about 11 bushels per acre in the 1940s to more than 36 bushels per acre average in the present day. With a bushel of wheat
yielding 42 pounds of flour and providing the basic ingredient for 90 loaves of bread, every acre of wheat harvested for grain is producing about 2,250 more loaves of bread annually that it did in the 1940s. Roughly 1.34 million acres of wheat are harvested in the Texas Panhandle. “We hope this event will help us reach out to more people and explain the importance of the work being done here” Rudd said. Highlights of the noon program will be Texas Wheat’s Role in the World by Steelee Fischbacher, Texas Wheat Producers Board director of policy and marketing in Amarillo, and Valuing Wheat Quality by Dave Green, the Wheat Quality Council executive vice president in Lenexa, Kansas. In addition to variety trials, one of the tour stops will include discussion about how wheat breeders look for new and helpful traits by looking back to wheat relatives that might be considered weeds, Rudd said. Presentations will also cover water-use savings, wheat curl mite issues, residue management for water conservation, management issues and genomics. Once the tours conclude, Dr. Ron French, AgriLife Extension plant pathologist, and Dr. Ed Bynum, AgriLife Extension entomologist, both of Amarillo, will be available to discuss disease and pest issues. Producers are welcome to bring samples for one-on-one consultations. For more information, contact Rudd or Shannon Baker at 806-677-5600. (Contributing writer Jim Steiert contributed to this story.)
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Deaf Smith County EEA fetes members, year’s efforts By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
The Deaf Smith Extension Education Association (DSEEA) doffed its chapeau to all those who have helped it and those who make it up on April 24. Wrapped around an appreciation luncheon at the Deaf Smith County AgriLife Extension offices, DSEEA and AgriLife officials offered their thanks to community entities and Deaf Smith Extension Education Club members for their efforts to promote and further the association’s cause. The luncheon included food prepared by club members, as well as recognition for the Extension Education Club’s ongoing efforts in community service and assisting Deaf Smith County 4-H. Deaf Smith County AgriLife Extension Agent Amalia Mata recognized individuals members of the club, while Texas Extension Education Association District Director Cheryl Sanders presented certificates to club members for their service in the organization. Sanders’ presentations include noting DSEEA membership tenures ranging from 25-
A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE—Ladies of the Deaf Smith Extension Association and special guests joined for the organization’s annual Appreciation Luncheon April 24. Following a meal shared with county officials and other guests, local members paused for a photo in recognition of the years they have dedicated to efforts on behalf of education and public service. Pictured seated, from left, are Kate Bradley, 58 years, and Rosie Valdez, 27 years. Back, from left, are Mariellen Homfeld, 41 years, Amalia Mata, Deaf Smith County AgriLife Extension agent for family and consumer sciences, 8 years, Cheryl Sanders of Spearman, District 1 director of TEEA, Sandy Beck, 12 years, Maudette Smith, 57 years, and Carolyn Evers, 49 years. Photo by Jim Steiert Texas Extension Education Association District Director Cheryl Sanders presents certificates for tenure of participation to local Extension Education Club members. BRAND/John Carson
65 years. The gathering also included reports on specific AgriLife events from Mata and Deaf
Deaf Smith County AgriLife Extension Agent Amalia Mata introduces three of the Deaf Smith Extension Education Club members – from left, Mariellen Homfield, Kate Bradley and Maudette Smith – who attended the April 24 luncheon. BRAND/John Carson
Smith County AgriLife Extension Director Rick Auckerman. Among the community entities attending the luncheon were Deaf Smith County
Judge D.J. Wagner, Precinct 2 County Commissioner Jerry O’Connor, as well as representatives from KNNK radio and the Hereford BRAND.
Deaf Smith Extension Education Club member Carolyn Evers welcomes Texas Extension Education Association District Director Cheryl Sanders to the April 24 appreciation luncheon. BRAND/John Carson
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Herd track trio earns THSCA academic honors
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Although the 2017 track season met with marginal success for the Hereford Whitefaces, the postseason has yielded more as the team had three receive honors. In an announcement earlier this week, it was revealed that Whitefaces Carlos Gallegos, Caleb Martinez and Aaron Briones were all named to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Academic All-State team. “All three exemplify what a student athlete is all about,” Hereford boys coach Charlie Garza said. “We are very
The Hereford trio of Carlos Gallegos, Caleb Martinez and Aaron Briones were named to the THSCA Academic All-State team earlier this week. Contributed photo
proud of their contributions throughout their high school careers in the classroom and on the playing fields. “They have been great representatives of this community.” A three-sport standout for the Herd, Martinez adds the academic track honor to one received for basketball, as well as a second-team All-District 3-5A hoop selection. The Herd’s leading receiver in football and No. 2 scorer on the hardwood, Martinez – a twoyear track letterman – was one of only two Whitefaces to advance to the Area meet this
year and the only one to medal at the District 3-5A meet – taking third in the triple jump. Gallegos is a four-year track letterman, who ran all the relays and sprints and added the 800 meters to his resume as the 2017 season progressed. Also a football standout, Gallegos was the team’s third-leading receiver in 2016, while leading the team in scoring with 3 TDs, 1 two-point conversion, 19 PATs and 4 field goals. Briones competed in the shot put and discus for the Herd this year and earned his first letter in track this season.
Tumblers flip over New Deal From Staff Reports
All 15 local participants who took part brought home one of the top awards when the Hereford Tumblers took part in the New Deal meet on May 6. “All participants did an outstanding job, and all earned an award in the division they competed in,” Hereford Tumblers coach Kourtney Villegas said. “I am proud of all my tumblers this year.” Early first-place awards were Trew Baird, Morgan Pena, Malakai Villegas, Alesha Martinez, Ensley Keith, Khloe Johnson, Kakee McIntire, Samantha Redwine, Madison Rodriguez and Lillian Baird. Finishing second in their respective divisions PLEASE SEE TUMBLERS | 10
Hereford Tumblers coach Kourtney Villegas, left, shows off New Deal meet gold medal winner Trew Baird. Contributed photo
Flanked by mother San Juanita and father Anselmo, Lady Whiteface softball star Erica Ramirez signs her letter of intent to play for Howard University during a Tuesday ceremony at Hereford High School. BRAND/John Carson
Ramirez’s work, diligence pays off with letter of intent
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Four years of being an integral part of rebuilding Hereford Lady Whiteface softball paid off Tuesday for Erica Ramirez when she signed a letter of intent to continue her playing career on a college diamond. In ceremonies at Hereford High School, Ramirez put her name on the line to become a Lady Hawk at Howard University in Big Spring. Her scholarship signing is the second for the Lady Herd, who saw Alexus Carbajal ink with Frank Phillips College of Borger earlier this year. “This is everything I have ever worked for,” Ramirez said. “I have wanted to play college softball since I was little. I never thought it would happen. It is quite an accom-
plishment for me. “I went to a try-out for them, and I didn’t do badly. I just didn’t think it would happen.” While she thought her tryout was unimpressive, Howard coaches saw enough of something they liked to get a closer look. Attending the first Bi-District playoff game on April 28 against Lubbock Cooper – in which Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles and RBI – Lady Hawk coaches talked with Ramirez after the game, and the deal was done. Although Howard coaches were unable to attend Tuesday’s ceremony because the Lady Hawks were making their fifth national tournament appearance in the past seven seasons, Hereford coach Ashley Marquez said they obviously saw in Ramirez what
she has seen for the past four years. “She brings all the skills to the table that you need on defense and at the plate,” Marquez said. “If she continues the way she has for us, Erica can be a huge asset for them on and off the field. “Her leadership was great this year. She really helped us and was able to enhance our communication. Plus, she was able to back up her vocal leadership with her stick and fielding. It was a really good year for her. It was a good way to go out.” After a solid junior season in which she hit .381 with 3 home runs, 8 doubles, a triple, 23 RBI and scored 32 runs, Ramirez put together a stellar senior campaign. Increasing her batting averPLEASE SEE RAMIREZ | 10
Back from left, Madison Rodriguez, Kakee McIntire and Samantha Redwine, along with Abri Diaz, front, join coach Kourtney Villegas to show off their medals from the New Deal meet. Contributed photo
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Top Hereford Tumbler finishers from the New Deal meet were, from left, Ava Barajas (second), Khloe Johnson (first), Aubrey Johnson (second) and Keely Burnett (second). Contributed photo
New Deal Tumbling Meet
Hereford first-place finishers in the New Deal meet include, from left, Morgan Pena, Ensley Keith, Malakai Villegas and Alesha Martinez. Contributed photo
May 6
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Hereford
finishers
First place Trew Baird Morgan Pena Malakai Villegas Alesha Martinez Ensley Keith Khloe Johnson Kakee McIntire Samantha Redwine Madison Rodriguez Lillian Baird Second place Aubrey Johnson Ava Barajas Abri Diaz Keely Burnett Third place Avery Ponce Hereford Tumblers Avery Ponce, left, took third, while teammate Lillian Baird, right, finished first in the New Deal meet. Contributed photo
TUMBLERS: FROM PAGE 9
were Aubrey Johnson, Ava Barajas, Abri Diaz and Keely Burnett.
Avery Ponce had a thirdplace finish. The team will complete competition at the end of
the month before taking a summer hiatus. The 2017-18 season will crank up in September.
Allison Bromwell, FNP is seeing patients at Hereford Health Clinic Walk In Clinic
Walk In Clinic
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
No Appoinments Necessary
Surrounded by coaches and most of her Lady Herd teammates – “her new best friends,” according to head coach Ashley Marquez, left – Hereford’s Erica Ramirez, seated, had a dream come true Tuesday when she signed scholarship papers to play college softball. BRAND/John Carson
RAMIREZ: FROM PAGE 1
age to .440 (third on the team), Ramirez tied for the team lead with 14 doubles and 44 hits, was second in home runs (7) and RBI (28) and scored a
team-high 31 runs from the No. 3 spot in the order. In 109 plate appearances, she only struck out 8 times and had half of her 44 hits go for extra bases. Manning the hot corner, she only committed 8 errors in 65 total chances this season.
“This year I wanted to leave it all on the field,” Ramirez said. “I think I just grew up. We needed a leader, and I felt I could be that person. “I believe I stepped up this year and left something for others to follow.”
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