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Repairing Bull Barn a ‘slippery slope’

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By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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For the past couple of months, Deaf Smith County Judge D.J. Wagner has been giving updates on repair work at Deaf Smith County Bull Barn during meetings of the Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court.

The May 8 meeting was no different as Wagner’s

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report on the work showed continuing surprises and unforeseen items confronting workers.

“The facility is very old,” Wagner said. “When we went to digging, we found all kind of things that needed repairs – water lines, sewer lines and even old telephone lines.”

Much-needed repairs on the aging Bull Barn began

earlier this year.

Although not overall problematic, as work has progressed, it seems that more extensive repair is needed.

The problems being confronted are not uncommon when dealing with an older structure, however, Precinct 3 Commissioner Mike Brumley did point out the county is walking some-

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what of a tightrope concerning ongoing and future repairs on the facility.

“Once you start down that road [on an old facility], it can be a slippery slope,” he said. “Plus, once you start down that road, you can’t go back.

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Hereford Food Pantry’s Bettie Hickson, left, and Marilyn Bell, right, get a first look at some of the more than 6,000 pounds of food collected during May 13’s drive, while Boy Scout Troop 52 member Carson McCall, seated, gets a last-minute’s rest before unloading bins that filled a postal delivery van and bed of an additional pick-up.

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HEREFORD HISTORY 20 years ago • May 13, 1997

Mayor Bob Josserand sings a proclamation declaring May 21st Poppy Day in Hereford.

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Hereford Post Office carrier supervisor Wayne Breazeale puts the first bin of food collections on the scales for Post Master Karen Martin to weigh during May 13’s annual U.S. Postal Service Food Drive.

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Most community-support efforts come in the way of fundraisers, where folks are asked to open the coffers to help an organization.

Saturday saw a bird of a different feather as the Hereford Post Office took part in the U.S. Postal Service’s annual food drive – where folks were asked to open their cupboards instead.

Suffice it to say, Hereford opened its cupboards in heavyweight fashion.

The food drive requests postal customers leave a bag of non-perishable food items by their mailboxes on the second Saturday of May. Carriers pick up the bags while making their deliveries with the contributions then donated to a local food bank.

After carriers delivered plastic bags earlier last week to assist with the drive, Saturday’s collections turned out to be one of the best ever.

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Numbers right second time around for HISD canvass

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

This time everything came up equal as Hereford Independent School District (HISD) needed a second go at canvassing votes from the May 6 election that saw a $45 million bond issue fail.

HISD Board of Trustees members and school officials were forced to hold a second canvass Tuesday after a called meeting May 11 to count ballots showed discrepancies in totals from those reported by the Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court Office, which oversaw the election.

HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship in-

From left, HISD Board of Trustees vice president Carolyn Waters, Superintendent Sheri Blankenship, board president Angel Barela and trustee Kevin Knight conduct the canvass for the May 6 bond election.

BRAND/John Carson quired about, then noted that mail-in votes appeared to missing when trustees conducted their initial count Tuesday.

The results apparently

bore that out as board members came up with a total of 1,286 ballots cast as opposed to the 1,359 reported by county election officials.

Deputy Clerk of Court Nelda Gonzales confirmed May 12 that school officials did not have mail-in votes to count May 11 and that

is what created the difference in totals.

With law providing that trustees were not

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Deaf Smith County commissioners delved into the subject of motor graders – and more specifically whether to purchase or lease them – in a discussion during the May 8 regular meeting of the commissioners court.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Mike Brumley brought the matter up in response to the fact that several of the county’s current graders are nearing the end of their warranties.

“This is something we need to look at to see if it fits us,” he said.

“The first go-around will save us a tremendous amount of money because we will have trade-ins. After the first five-seven years, the costs will increase.

“John Deere and Cat have lease programs, and both are on [the state] Buy Board, so bids would not be required.”

Deaf Smith County Auditor Trish Brown confirmed the county could save “a lot” of money on initial leases, but also confirmed the cost

could be a “huge chunk” after the end of the lease. Still, the value will first leases expire. differ between precincts because Although Brumley said Deere of use.” and Cat do not have usage-hour reBrumley said the main reason for strictions on their lease plans, Pre- initiating the discussion – and the cinct 3 foreman Bobby Hammock biggest problem confronting the said there are usage-hour limita- county over graders – is repairs. tions on warranties that could af“It is just not possible anymore fect lease pricing. for us to do them as we have in the He did add that additional past,” he said. “There is so usage hours can be added to much of them that is elecwarranties after lease agreetrically and computer conments have been signed as trolled. We just can’t do it. graders “close in or go over” “The beauty of a lease limitations. is you can have a new maHowever, a potential lease chine every three years, but – and warranty – sticking is that the best thing for point is how grader usage us?” varies within the county’s While Brumley noted four precincts. there are pros and cons ARTHO “We will put 30 percent to purchasing and leasing, more hours [on graders] that war- Hammock said a guaranteed exranty limits,” Precinct 4 Commis- pense that must be remembered is sioner Dale Artho said. “We just tires – which he said cost approxihave a larger area to cover. Snow mately $1,000 each. is the biggest question to that. You County Judge D.J. Wagner rejust don’t know about it. You can’t minded commissioners the discuspredict when it may come or how sion was not an agenda item and much you will get. subsequently did not require an “The good thing is there is al- immediate decision. ways the option to purchase at the He added the main reasons for

examining the issue were repair issues and overall costs.

“I have questions about the repair time on a lease,” Precinct 2 Commissioner Jerry O’Connor said. “Are there any guarantees if they can’t fix it within two days, we get a loaner while they fix ours?”

Brown reported the net cost of a new grader is roughly $139,000 and any savings seen from a potential lease would go into the county’s fund balance. If graders are purchased as leases expired, that funding would be used.

She did raise concerns over looking too far ahead because of the uncertainty of future tax values, which directly affect the amount of taxes the county collects.

“We could easily purchase graders,” Brumley said. “We’re in a great position and could easily do that.

I just wanted to see what might be the best value for the county.”

Commissioners requested more concrete figures on purchase and lease options before the question would be placed on a meeting agenda.

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Hereford Post Office carrier Maria Kirsch unloads one of the bins, weighing roughly 50 pounds.

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FOOD: FROM PAGE 1

When all carriers had returned, the collections filled a Postal Service delivery van – and bed of an additional pick-up – for delivery to Hereford Food Pantry.

“We had a great response,” Hereford Post Master Karen Martin said. “More than 75 percent of the collections were in the bags we distributed, and the results were much better than last year.”

Postal workers and members of Hereford Boy Scout Troop 52 unloaded the ve-

hicles at the Food Pantry, where individual postal bins filled with contribution bags were weighed and recorded

by Food Pantry volunteers.

When the final bin was weighed, 6,037 total pounds of food had been collected.

“This really replenishes our shelves,” Food Pantry mainstay Bettie Hickson said. “Something like this enables us to help more families in the area.

“It is great.”

Donations were also being accepted throughout the day Saturday at Amigos Supermarket, where Food Pantry president David Eul-

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er was manning a donation table inside the store.

“The past two years of the postal food drive have not been as good as some of the others,” he said upon hearing of donations that filled a delivery van and pick-up.

“This year is a big, big help.

It is always good to see food come in. That’s the fun part of doing this.

“Amigos has also been a big help. Not only do they allow us to come in, they

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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-

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-

also help us out. They don’t get enough thanks for what they do.”

Postal officials reported additional donations were coming in Monday from Amigos, St. Anthony’s School and residents who were out of town for Saturday’s carrier collection.

Carrier supervisor Wayne Breazeale said Monday’s donations should push the grand total of collections to more than 6,300 pounds.

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

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•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 • 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 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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HISD: Second canvass confirms election results FROM PAGE 1

required to have a quorum present to hold an official canvass, Tuesday’s count came off without a hitch as Blankenship, board president Angel Barela, vice president Carolyn Waters and trustee Kevin Knight took part.

When the quartet

had completed going through the logs, the totals mirrored those from the clerk’s office with 956 taking part in early voting – 584 against, 367 for and five with no choice – and another 403 – 211 against, 190 for and two with no choice – voting on election day.

The HISD count of 1,359 total ballots turned in included 65 mail-in votes, according to Blankenship.

The total turnout represented just 16.7 percent of the 8,118 registered voters eligible to take part in the HISD election.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEREFORD, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 UTILITIES BBY ADDING NEW ARTICLE 13.06 CROSS-CONNECTION PROGRAM, SECTIONS 13.06.001 TO 13.06.030 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABLITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE

WHEREAS, there is a desire to further protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare by placing a Cross-Connection Program into the City of Hereford Municipal Code of Ordinances as an enforceable ordinance of the city.

Checking out a future in finance From left, Hereford High School students Lexy Riley, Sarah Woodard and Kara Esquivel join First Financial Bank vice president Debbie Gonzalez and HHS assistant principal Rachel Ramirez to learn more about a potential career in finance and banking industry during the recent HHS Career Fair.

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build a new one?”

For many, the idea of a new county bull barn would be a welcomed announcement.

However, Wagner was quick to nix immediate ideas of such a move.

“We can’t do that before we build a new jail,” Wagner said. “The jail takes priority because that is something the state says we have to have.

“I will vote for repairing the Bull Barn over replacing it. We need a new jail.”

Despite that sentiment, Wagner also broached a long-time problem with the Bull Barn – the roof.

Commissioners first took that under consideration last year because of ongoing woes.

“We need to revisit the roof,” Wagner said. “It leaks every time it rains. The

problem is it does have asbestos in it, but there are ways to repair it without disturbing the asbestos.”

The asbestos issue is the main reason roof repairs have been put on a back burner.

Removal and replacing the roof would be cost prohibitive because of the expense required to meet federal guidelines on asbestos abatement.

Commissioners had previously discussed and revisited ways to fix it without disturbing the asbestos – and subsequently saving a reasonable chunk of funding.

The options are to simply construct a second roof over the existing one – solving the leak problems while not creating an asbestos hazard – or resealing the roof with no additional construction.

Wagner reported that resealing work would cost approximately $170,000, while putting a new roof over the old one would run in the $250,000 range.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HEREFORD, TEXAS: Section 1: That CHAPTER 13 UTILITIES of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hereford, Texas be and hereby is amended to add an entirely new Article, ARTICLE 13.06 CROSS-CONNECTION PROGRAM, Sections 13.06.001 to 13.06.030.

Section 2: Severability. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause, or the application of the same to any person or set of circumstances for any reason is held to be unconstitutional, void or invalid or for any reason unenforceable, the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or the application thereby shall remain in effect, it being the intent of the City Commission of the City of Hereford, Texas in adopting this ordinance, that no portion thereof or provision contained herein shall become inoperative or fail by any reasons of unconstitutionality of any other portion of provision.

Section 3: All other terms and provisions of Chapter 13 Utilities of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hereford, Texas, not in conflict herewith and not hereby amended shall be and remain in full force and effect. The passage of this Ordinance shall repeal any wording of any existing Ordinance that is in conflict with the wording of this Ordinance.

Section 4: Penalty. A violation of any of the rules and regulations set out in this article, or doing or causing to be done by any person of any of the things or acts forbidden or made unlawful in this article, shall deemed and constitute a violation of this article, and for each and every violation of the terms of this article the person shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished in section 1.01.009 of the City of Hereford, Texas Code of Ordinances.

Section 5: Publishing and Effective Date. This ordinance shall be published according to law and shall be effective and in full force from and after June 1,2017.

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Skills USA competitors fare well at state From Staff Reports

Two silver medals, a bronze, two blue ribbons and two red ribbons highlighted the efforts of Hereford High School’s (HHS) contingent at the recent Skills USA State Competition in Corpus Christi.

A total of 38 HHS competitors, voting delegates and those taking technical tests took part in the event covering fields in automotive, cosmetology, health science and welding. The event was the first to include health science in Skills USA competition.

Five of the top-three placings came in Cosmetology competition where Jennifer Hernandez captured a blue ribbon for Braiding and McKenzie Wilson did the same for Fantasy.

Cosmetology red ribbons were brought home by Angel Ramirez and Lilianna Martinez in Day and Evening Wear.

Hernandez, Ramirez and Wilson also joined forces in Cosmetology to take a silver medal.

The other silver medal was won by Andres Bustillos in Welding Applications, while Nathaniel Carney took a bronze in Welding Sculpture.

In Health Science, Trianna Sierra finished in fourth for Nursing Assistant, and the Knowledge Bowl team of Sierra,

After earning individual blue and red ribbons, from left, Jennifer Hernandez, Angela Ramirez and McKenzie Wilson teamed up to take a silver medal at recent Skills USA State Competition in Corpus Christi.

Contributed photo Keihlen Rodriguez, Sabbatha Taylor and Geneva Bravo came in sixth.

Other Hereford top 10 finishers included Kristina Lopez, who was sixth in Cosmetology Skills Competition, and Fatima Lucas, ninth in Nail Art Skills Competition.

“We are very proud of them, their projects and for representing HHS very well,” HHS officials said. “We are fortunate to have students in Career and Technology who want to be successful.

“They are a hard-working young people who put their all into their futures.”

One of two HHS students to place in Welding at state competition, Nathaniel Carney captured a bronze medal in Welding Sculpture.

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Buy local and enjoy fresh flavor The notion of buying local can be applied in various ways, but perhaps no way is as satisfying as buying local foods. Local, in-season foods taste fresh, and eco-conscious foodies can enjoy their meals even more knowing the ingredients did not travel far and wide to make it onto their plates.

Local, in-season seafood is both fresh and affordable, and now is a great time to try the following recipe for “Spring Shellfish Stew with Kale and Pancetta” from Jill Lightner’s “Edible Seattle” (Sterling Epicure).

Spring Shellfish Stew with Kale and Pancetta, Serves 4 1/4 pound pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste 1 small (roughly 1/2 pound) bunch kale, stemmed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick ribbons Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups dry white wine 1 28-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice 3 cups chicken or fish stock 3/4 pound manila clams, scrubbed clean 3/4 pound mussels, scrubbed clean and debearded if necessary (discard any that are broken or won’t close) 1 pound halibut fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 pound (about 12) extra-large shrimp, deveined (optional) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1. Heat a large, deep soup pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta, cover, and cook until browned, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pot.

2. Add the onion to the pot and cook until soft, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, red pepper and kale, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring and turning as the kale on the bottom cooks down.

3. Increase the heat to high, add the wine and simmer for 2 minutes.

4. Use your hands to break the tomatoes into small pieces and add them, along with their juices, and the clam juice, stock and pancetta to the pot. Lower the heat to medium and simmer the stew, partially covered, until the kale is soft and the tomatoes begin to break down, about 30 minutes. (You can add a little water, if too much evaporates.)

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Add the clams and mussels to the pot and cook, tightly covered, for 5 minutes. Add the fish and shrimp, if using, stirring them into the broth, and simmer, covered, until the fish is cooked and all the shellfish have opened, another 5 minutes or so. Serve piping hot in bowls, sprinkled with the parsley. (Discard any clams or mussels that won’t open.)

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Choirs sought for July 4 concert From Staff Reports

With Independence Day observance time rapidly approaching, choir members from churches throughout Hereford are being issued a special invitation to participate in the Celebrate America Concert that will precede the community fireworks display to be staged on Monday, July 3. Full details on the fireworks display will be announced in the near future.

In the interim, organizers are hoping

to unite a wide cross section of singers from the community in a harmonious celebration of the nation’s birthday. The combined church choir performance has been well received at previous Independence Day celebrations in Hereford.

Rehearsals for this year’s combined performance will be held at the First United Methodist Church at Fifth and Main on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., beginning on May 24. Singers interested in joining the performance need only show up and add their voices.

HISD slates credit exams Joining bride-to-be Kourtney Farmer, center, in greeting guests at a May 6 shower in her honor were, from left, her mother Dane Farmer, grandmother Pat Farmer, groom’s grandmother Betty Wilcox and groom’s mother Teresa Allen.

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Farmer honored with wedding shower From Contributed Sources

Friends and family honored bride-to-be Kourtney Farmer – betrothed of Conner Allen – with a shower on May 6 in the home of Jan Reeve.

Joining the bride-elect in greeting guests were her mother Dane Farmer and grandmother Pat Farmer, as well as the groom’s mother Teresa Allen, grandmother Betty Wilcox, sister Carley Allen, aunts Debbi Dunham, Stephanie Sims and Linda Allen, and cousins Riley Pack, Brynn Johnson, Peyton Sims and Sloane Sims.

Hostesses served guests sausage balls, melon balls, chocolate-covered straw-

berries, lemon muffins, blueberry muffins, minicinnamon rolls, mini-pigs in a blanket, quiche, cookies and peppered bacon crisps on silver, Mackenzie Childs and glass platters surrounding a table arrangement of pink and white peonies.

Hostesses for the event were Reeve, Shirley McCullough, Lisa Formby, Jennifer Streun, Beverly Mauldin, Lorie Valdez, Mary Ann O’Rear, Kim Hollingsworth, Donnie O’Rand, Kathie Kerr, Jill Harrison, Lauri Paetzold, Melinda Bridge, Lisa Artho, Connie Banks, Brenda Campbell and Micah Noland.

The hostess’ gift was cookware and comforter

HHS Class of 2017 Graduation section coming

Wednesday, May 24

Kids Corner

sets.

Farmer and Allen are set to be wed on June 17.

Hereford Independent School District (HISD) will be offering credit by examination for students to accelerate a grade level and to earn or regain course credit. Campus counselors will accept sign-up for the testing dates of June 13, 14, 15 and July 18, 19, 20. There is no fee for the first attempt at examinations. For more information contact Victoria Aguilar with HISD at 806-363-7600.

Pet

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Cappy

The Humane Society of Deaf Smith County 3802 N Progressive Rd, Hereford, TX 79045 AC9-Cappy is a male lab that has found himself at the shelter.

He is a big boy with a fun personality. He has had some training as he knows not to jump even though he wants to so bad. He came in with a black collar but no tags. Help us find his owners or he will be up for adoption.

Dogs are $100 to adopt which includes their spay/neuter and a rabies vaccination at our local vet. Please call (806)363-6499 if you are interested

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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, finding what you desire when you haven’t made your own mind up aboutwhat you want can be challenging. Some soul-searching can probably come up with something promising.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Nagging doubts about an investment may be trying to tell you something, Taurus. Hold off on any bold moves until you feel more confident with parting ways with cash.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you have already committed to something, see it through. The end result may be something unexpected. Others are anxious to see what you can accomplish.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Take the emotional plunge, Cancer. Someone special needs to hear about it pronto. This is not a week to clam up, but rather one to share your feelings and let others in.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Going back to school might be the best path for you at this time, Leo. Although this might stretch your schedule to its limits, you’ll find the time if it’s important to you.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Volunteering can bring more meaning to your life, Virgo, especially if you feel yourself struggling right now. Giving back can sometimes make your problems seem small.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, trips may seem like they have to be large undertakings, but that’s not always the case. Try for a short jaunt somewhere and enjoy the scenery.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 The time has come to spend less time thinking and more time doing, Scorpio. Turn a page in your life and you’ll likely be satisfied with the results.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 There are a few friends who have stuck by your side through thick and thin, Sagittarius.

When one comes knocking at your door for help, give this person the support he or she needs.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you can find a solution to a problem even if the answer eludes you for the time being. Don’t overthink what has to be done.

This is a time to act.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you always have time to do something for yourself, but you might need to put that on hold right now and focus on others.

Forge ahead even if you are met with resistance.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, do not think about anything but having fun for the next few days. Others will begin to live vicariously through you.

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Club seeks med equipment

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

An Acacemic Signing ceremony May 5 honored Hereford High seniors who were accepted to college during the fifth six weeks.

Those honorees are, back from left, Lisa Carrasco, Brenden James, Kameron Murray, Miriah Monsebais, Kalista Delgado, Miranda Monsebais, Victoria Cantu, Aaron Briones; front from left, Miranda N. Valdez, Miranda L. Valdez, Noa Mungia, Kaleb Suarez, Marcos Montes, Jose Avalos. Not pictured is acceptee Josh Dawson.

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The Hereford Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a medical equipment drive to collect donations of medical equipment that is not being used, but could still be of benefit to patients who may need the specialized items but can’t afford them.

Debbie Gonzalez, a Kiwanian who is helping to organize the drive, says the local civic club is looking to address needs in the community with the locally-originated effort. With a growing population of senior citizens, and medical needs always

present in Hereford and Deaf Smith County, help with equipment could prove a real boon for patients in need.

Equipment that will be accepted includes manual and power wheelchairs, electric hospital beds, shower chairs, canes, crutches and walkers, grab bars, elevated toilet seats, portable commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back supports, and folding ramps.

For additional information or to make arrangements to donate items, interested persons may contact Debbie Gonzalez at 806-363-8227 or Esmeralda Florez 806-3499218.

More Whitefaces heading to college

From Contributed Sources

Hereford Independent School District (HISD) participated in Generation Texas Decision Day on May 5 with a district-wide effort to increase postsecondary awareness and to celebrate members of the Class of 2017 as they make an im-

portant decision to attend college.

Throughout the year Hereford High School hosts academic signings to honor students and their parents who have received acceptance letters to postsecondary institutions.

Academic Signing honorees for the fifth six weeks are headed by Jose Avalos,

who will be attending Stanford University.

Other signees were Victoria Cantu, who is heading to Maryville University, and New Mexico State-bound Kameron Murray, as well as Brenden James, who was accepted at Angelo State University.

Those signing and staying a bit closer to home

were Lisa Carrasco, Zachary Dawson, Kalista Delgado, Miranda Monsebais and Miriah Monsebais – all continuing their education at West Texas A&M University. On the way to Amarillo College were Noa Mungia, Kaleb Suarez, Miranda Leann Valdez and Miranda Nicole Valdez.

Hearing from the High Sheriff

Students are not the only ones to get in on the happy moment of college acceptance for members of the Hereford High Class of 2017 as parents get involved in signings for the fifth weeks.

The Hereford Lions Club was clued into what is happening with Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office as Sheriff J. Dale Butler was guest speaker at the May 17 meeting. Butler not only gave a rundown on what is going in within his office, but also provided an update to club members on recent grants that had been received – including those to upgrade information and computer systems, as well as one for body cameras. The Hereford Lions Club meets every Wednesday at noon in Hereford Community Center. Guests and potential new members are always welcome.

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Classifieds Apartments Tierra Blanca Apartments - 2 bedroom $309 per month. Come by for more details Apartments for Rent: 806344-2390 or 806-344-2387.

Blue Water Garden Apartments now taking applications. 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments available.

Come by 612 Irving St. to pick up an application. Call (806)364-6661 for more information.

Automotive 2010 Lincoln MKT, 1 owner, VIN # 2LMHJ5FR4ABJ11458, black, 106,000 miles, text 3644589 or leave a message 289-5381.

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Employment The City of Hereford is accepting applications for the following positions: Part-time lifeguards. Job description and application forms may be picked up at City Hall, 224 N. Lee, Hereford. Applications will be accepted until the jobs are filled.

Help Wanted. JKL Construction & Remodeling is currently seeking experienced construction & remodeling workers with knowledge of painting, sheet rock and texturing, demolition and other trade skills for rapidly growing company.

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HVAC certification, strong work ethic, detail oriented, self starter and a team player. We are also taking applications for a part time porter.

Make up to $3,500 in ONLY 11 days!! managing firework stand NO INVESTMENT REQUIRED! June 24 - July 4, mrwfireworks.com to submit app or 210.622.3788 m-f.

HELP WANTED Electrician Hereford ISD Apply Online at www.herefordisd.net For more information contact Joel Everett at 806-363-7616

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2032 PLAINS

Great location! Comer lot, 3 BR, 2 ½ baths, family room with fireplace, front office/living area, separate dining room, bonus/media room, enclosed porch, double walk in closets in MBR, 2700+ sq. ft., $219,000.

4058 COUNTY ROAD E

3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath, one acre, carport, central heat and air, double pane windows, $85,500

237 ELM

1500+ sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 bath, 2 car garage, enclosed patio, needs some TLC, a carpet allowance at list price of $95,000. Call Ginger@ 806-344-6139.

3710 YUCCA DRIVE

2 acres, 3 BR, basement could be used as 4th bedroom, 3 baths, sunroom great for entertaining, XXL family room with fireplace, animal barn, 30’x50’ shop, country living on pavement! $199,950. Call Mark

3300 FM 2943

3.51 acres, Spanish style home with tile roof, 7700+ sq. ft., indoor swimming pool, guest house, bedrooms all have walk in cedar lined closets, professionally landscaped, truly a custom built luxury home, $595,000.

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2000+ sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living areas, has some current updates, $145,000. Call Raymond Guzman@ 806-346-1118.

405 AVENUE J

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909 EAST PARK AVE

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130 REDWOOD Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has 10’ ceilings in spacious open living room & dining room, which link to the open kitchen by the breakfast bar. There are plantation shutters throughout, cultured marble in all baths, & all closets are roomy with built-in shelves & dressers.

Each office is independently owned and operated

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EXCELLENT LOCATION - Let’s look at 200 S. 25 Mile Ave. A nice, well maintained commercial building w/8 offices, 4 restrooms, reception area, break room, 2 central heat/air units. Two long-time renters w/room for a third.

DIMMITT PRIME-COMMERCIAL LOCATION - corner of Hwy 385 and FM 3215, city limits, warehouse space/remodeled office space/storage, scales, perimeter fencing.

210 W HALSELL – nice brick building, approx 4,900 sqft, ample parking, beautiful chapel, foyer, meeting rooms, offices, utility/maint room, storage, restrooms, kitchen/break room, central heat/air.

CASTRO, CO. – Commercial property southeast of Dimmitt, Texas, nice shop/ office combo, other out buildings, all weather parking & access to Hwy. 194.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – the only welding, machine & repair company currently in business in Dimmitt, Texas, w/full blown retail sales & repair shop fully equipped, ample space for equipment & vehicles to be repaired & parked, excellent location on major hwy. – due to death of owner spouse is motivated!

CASTRO CO. - Dimmitt Industrial Building - 501 SE 2nd - with additional vacant lots. Concrete/Metal/Steel structure with over 10,000sqft includes a Store Front, Office, Bathroom, Storage and Workshop with concrete floor, electricity, heaters, two overhead doors and an additional semi-enclosed storage area on the north side of building.

DEAF SMITH COUNTY CRP – 320 acres +/- NW of Hereford with 319.7 acres in CRP until 2021, mid contract shredding maintenance completed in July 2016.

Wildlife and excellent grass cover.

DAWN 450 - 450.5 ac. +/-, approx. one mile south of Dawn, 215 ac. dryland, 235 ac. improved & native grass, one Ogallala well & one Santa Rosa/Dockum well.

CASTRO CO., TX - 102 +/- acre dairy w/home, east of Nazareth on Hwy. 86 w/a capacity to milk up to 500 cows.

CASTRO, CO. – nice 480 dryland farm NW of Dimmitt, native grass, dryland cultivation, current CRP contract w/irrigation possibilities.

CASTRO, CO., TX – 661 ac. +/- w/464 ac. +/- of CRP just expired, 121.6 ac. +/- in CRP until 2020, bal. native grass, on pvmt., great home for a cow or developing for farming.

HART, TX. – 709 ac. +/- in strong water area of Castro County, fully developed w/wells & sprinklers, on pvmt.

WALKING G ARENA – Castro Co. - 6.65 ac. +/-, located just on the edge of town, a 120’ X 350’ rodeo arena, ten 12’ X 40’ horse stalls. Electric hook-up for RV & trailers. Large concrete slab for dances, auctions, etc., on pvmt.

SWISHER CO., TX – 2 separate irr. ½ sections.

LAMB CO. – 880 ac. +/- sprinkler irrigated, 5 contiguous quarters & 80 ac. +/1.75 mi. east, highly improved farm!

FOR SALE - JUST DOWN THE ROAD - HOMES and COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN DIMMITT Please view our websites for details on these properties, choice NM ranches (large & small), choice ranches in the high rainfall areas of OK, irr./dryland/CRP & commercial properties. We need your listings on any types of ag properties in TX., NM, OK or CO.

Tractors Kubota tractor 3240 - has 280 hours, Land Pride 6 foot mower, heavy-duty front-end loader, 8 foot sweep plow for garden, extra shanks for the plow. Very clean tractor. $21,500. Call Eldon Owens: 806:344-7387.

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Big plays dominate in 31-12 Maroon win

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Big plays ruled the day Thursday as Maroon rallied for a 31-12 victory over White in the annual Maroon and White intrasquad game at Whiteface Stadium.

The contest between members of the Hostile Herd culminated four weeks of spring practice in front of the 2017 grid season.

“A spring game is a spring game,” Hereford coach Don DeLozier said.

“When you split your team like that you fight for continuity.

“The good thing is there was a lot of competitiveness evident. I am pleased with where we are. I am proud of them. We definitely made progress.”

The game looked as if it would be a shootout – and gave fans an early look at the potential explosiveness of the Herd offense this season – when both teams scored only three plays and less than a minute into the contest.

Opening with the ball, Maroon quarterback Dodge DeLozier – a co-starter last season – hit Raymundo Ponce – the leading returning receiver – on a short pass.

Ponce evaded tacklers, weaved through the defense, then turned on the jets for a 66-yard touchdown and 6-0 lead.

On the ensuing play, White’s Seth Dixon – the Whitefaces leading returning rusher – hit a hole in the middle and ran away from defenders for a 70yard score to even it at 6-6 with 11:01 to go in the first

White QB Jade Collier breaks free on a 41-yard touchdown run during first-quarter action of Thursday’s annual Maroon and White spring game.

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The big plays continued three possessions later as White took its only lead, 12-6, on a 41-yard option keeper by Jade Collier – who will ultimately play a number of positions this season including receiver, defensive line and as backup quarterback – with 5:51 left in the first.

Defenses on both sides then closed the gaps as neither offense could generate much until the midway point of the second period when Tony Valle directed the most solid sustained drive of the game.

His 1-yard run up the gut capped the 67-yard march and knotted the score, 1212, with 3:12 to play in the half.

The big plays returned as Maroon took the lead for good when Xavier Gonzales skirted right end, turned the corner and raced 50 yards to paydirt to make it 18-12 just 33 seconds before the break.

The third quarter was dominated by defense and punctuated when defensive end Cy Valdez rumbled 28 yards with a fumble to stretch the Maroon lead to 24-12 with only 11 seconds

Maroon’s Raymundo Ponce avoids a tackler before turning on the jets and running away from defenders for a 67-yard TD pass catch-and-run on the second play of Thursday’s spring game at Whiteface stadium.

BRAND/John Carson left in the period.

Maroon provided the final margin when Valle connected with a wide-open Aiden Suarez for a TD with 6:16 to play. The only converted PAT of the game made it 31-12.

“You could see we made improvement in the spring,” DeLozier said.

“The kids worked their tails off to get where we have gotten.

HHS touts 2016-17’s top Whitefaces

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

It was a night of fun, games, food and awards Tuesday as Hereford High School doffed its collective chapeau to members of the 2016-17 athletic Herd during Athletics Appreciation Night at Whiteface Stadium.

After traversing the annual obstacle course that left all the athletes soaked, annual awards were doled out for the school and individual sports.

Named as Boys Athlete of the Year was three-sport star Caleb Martinez.

After leading the Herd in receiving on the gridiron this season with 31 receptions for a team-high 463 yards and 3 TDs, Martinez finished second in scoring on the Whiteface basketball team while earning second-team AllDistrict 3-5A honors.

In the spring, Martinez was a consistent top finisher in the triple jump – ultimately taking a bronze medal at the District 3-5A meet – and was one of only two Whiteface representatives at the Area meet.

Along the way, he captured

Named at Hereford High’s top athletes for 2016-17 are softball star Abrie Castillo, left, and three-sport standout Caleb Martinez, right.

Photo by Bryan Hedrick/HISD Academic All-State recogni-

tion in all three sports.

The Girls Athlete of the Year was two-sport athlete Abrie Castillo.

Still learning the ropes and gathering increasing playing time during the volleyball season, Castillo – as last year – let her star shine bright on the Lady Herd softball diamond.

A veritable shoo-in to repeat as an All-District firstteamer, Castillo amassed impressive numbers again this season with team-highs in hits (44), doubles (14), triples (3), home runs (10) and RBI (44).

With 27 of her total 44 hits going for extras bases, she was second in runs scored (30) and finished with the team’s No. 2 batting average (.458) and on-base percentage (.505), while leading in slugging percentage (.979).

The Fighting Heart Award went to football standout Charlie Hill and volleyball star Chandler Vogel, who signed a scholarship with West Texas A&M. The Casey Smith Memorial Award was given to Lady Herd hoop standout Lexi Escobal, who signed with Clarendon College, and quarterback co-starter and top

“I was happy to see Ponce and Dixon run the way they did, and Henry Cervantes really stepped up and played well in the secondary.”

Ponce finished with more than 100 receiving yards after a jet sweep for 58 yards was added to his TD catch and run, while Dixon gained more than 90 yards on the ground.

Collier also had a good

day with more than 60 yards on the ground and making several receptions as a wide receiver.

The Herd will now go into offseason summer work before officially reconvening on Monday, Aug. 14 for the start of preseason workouts.

The 2017 season kicks off Friday, Sept. 1 when Estacado visits Whiteface Stadium.

Athletic Award Winners

Awards given during Athletic Appreciation Night on May 16 Athlete of the Year Girls – Abrie Castillo Boys – Caleb Martinez

Casey Smith Memorial Award Girls – Lexi Escobal Boys – Luke Nino

Fighting Heart Award Girls – Chandler Vogel Boys – Charlie Hill

Fan of the Year John and Sandy Josserand

Individual Sports Most Valuable Players Juan Corral

Baseball

Basketball Girls – Lexi Escobal Boys – Parker Lowrey Caleb Martinez Cross Country Girls – Sabbatha Taylor Boys – Jaydon Garcia Football Adrian Hernandez Dylan McGinty Aaron Ontiveros Golf Girls – Rani Bhakta Boys – Raj Bahkta

hurler on the baseball team Luke Nino.

Individual sport MVPs were also named with Escobal taking the honor for girls basketball, while Martinez and Parker Lowrey shared it for the hardwood Herd.

Adrian Hernandez, Dylan McGinty and Aaron Ontiveros were selected as football MVPs.

Softball Abrie Castillo Tennis Girls – Priscilla Castillo Boys – Tommy Villalovos Track Girls – Kiki Alonzo Boys – Caleb Martinez Carlos Gallegos Volleyball Meagan Ellis Wrestling Girls – Ashton Hernandez Boys – Seth Dixon

Sabbatha Taylor and Jaydon Garcia took the honors for cross country, while Rani Bhakta and Raj Bhakta were selected top Whitefaces on the links.

Castillo was a no-brainer as softball MVP, as was volleyball MVP Meagan Ellis – the team’s leading scorer for a second straight season, two-

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Whiteface Booster Club president Freddie Valdez, left, named Sandy Josserand, right, and husband John as Fan of the Year.

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Priscilla Castillo and Tommy Vollalovos got the nod for tennis with state-qualifiers and 2016 state bronze medalists Ashton Hernandez

Named as 2016-17 Fighting Heart Award winners were footballer Charlie Hill and volleyball standout Chandler Vogel.

Photo by Bryan Hedrick/HISD

and Seth Dixon being named MVPs of the mat.

On the track, pole vaulter and relay runner Kiki Alonzo grabbed the girls honor, while Martinez and Carlos Gallegos shared it for the Whitefaces.

Arguably the best MVP selection of year did not go to a player.

Juan Corral took the award

for baseball after the senior was cut from the team in preseason, but stayed on as manager because he just wanted to be part of the program, according to diamond coach Bryan Moore.

Whiteface Booster Club president Freddie Valdez presented the Fan of the Year Award to John and Sandy Josserand.

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