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In an effort to stem the exodus of hourly employees from Hereford Independent School District (HISD), more than $375,000 has been approved to make salaries for those workers more competitive with surrounding districts.

The move came in a unanimous vote of the HISD Board of Trustees during its May 21 meeting.

“We have been looking at our

hourly [pay] rates for the past cials’ eyes to a problem they were few years,” HISD Superinaware was present, but tendent Sheri Blankenship helped explain the consissaid. “Then we brought in tent departure of those emTASB to focus on hourly ployees from the system. employees.” “[The results] made us The independent Texlook at the need to do someas Association of School thing,” Blankenship said.

Boards (TASB) study of the “We have a lot of turnover district’s hourly wage scale in our hourly staff. We’re found it to be lagging belosing employees because hind others systems in the BLANKENSHIP we cannot pay enough. area.

“Even with this increase, The results fully opened offi- we’re only at the low-end of the

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One area the study illuminated where HISD was continually falling behind was in annual raised to hourly employees.

Subsequently, the study found many of the district’s veteran employees were not at income levels of their counterparts in other systems.

The $377,166 funding package trustees approved included

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While it might look like camp instructor and Hereford High School assistant track coach Lisa Taylor is telling camper Ari McNeely, 9, to not hit himself in the head with a heavy iron ball, she is actually offering him instruction on the proper techniques for putting the shot during the annual Herd Track Camp at Whiteface Stadium. BRAND/John Carson

DALLAS – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced May 31 a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension Service to help military veterans obtain loans and pursue careers as farmers and ranchers.

Perdue joined local dignitaries, members of the armed forces, veterans, and community leaders at the Dallas Farmers Market to unveil the new pilot program.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is collaborating with AgriLife Extension Service on the pilot, which is part of the Texas A&M Battleground to Breaking Ground project. The program makes it easier for veterans to meet federal requirements to get FSA direct farm ownership loans, which can help provide access to land and capital.

“Veterans retiring from active duty face many challenges, and this effort provides them with hands-on training and financial planning to help them succeed as new farmers and ranchers,” said Perdue, who is a veteran of the U.S. Air PLEASE SEE VETS | 6

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

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He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Alma; two sons, Edward Lopez and Raul Lopez Jr.; and four sisters.

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Graveside Services for Raul Lopez, 97, a former Hereford resident, were held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at West Park Cemetery with Father Jose Ramon Molina officiating. Arrangements were under direction of Parkside Chapel Funeral Home in Hereford. Mr. Lopez passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Amarillo.

Raul Lopez was born March 7, 1921 in Paint Rock, to Melchol and Paula (Valdez) Lopez. Mr. Lopez was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He met and married Alma Hill in Hereford in 1948. They moved to Hereford in 1954 from Ballinger.

Raul had worked at Jones Chrysler in the auto parts department and worked for Auto Zone after retiring from Suits Auto, where he worked for 25 years. He was a very hard working man and independent, living alone until he was 95.

He loved eating pancakes, going fishing when he had time, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

Those who are left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Nancy Pacheco and husband Manuel, and Elsa Vallejo and husband Abraham, both of Amarillo; sister Hope Trevino of Es-

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Burial will follow in Rest Lawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Parkside Chapel Funeral Home, 601 Main St., Hereford, Texas.

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• Prairie Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, Dominoes

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• 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

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• 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.

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• 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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he went on to study at Wayland Baptist College, where he received his bachelor’s of arts and was salutatorian of the Class of 1952.

While at college, during his last year there, he not only ran the college’s print shop, but he also filled in as Greek and Hebrew teacher due to the fact that the teacher passed away and there was no other teacher to take his place. In 1952, he was in the top list of Who’s Who in American Colleges. Not too long after he graduated, Milford married his college sweetheart, Avis Culp, on June 7, 1953 in Hereford. This month they would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Later that year, they moved to Portland, Ore., to attend Wings of Healing Bible School where Rebecca Rhea, their first child, was born. In 1954, they were on their way to Agogo, Gold Coast, (Ghana), Africa, as missionaries where six months before coming home on furlough their second child, Rachael Ann, was born. His wife and daughters were the light of his life. In 1956, they returned to the United States, where they lived in Hereford for a period before moving back to Portland and then to Seattle, Wash. They lived there several years and during this time they both felt the call to go to Argentina as nondenominational missionaries.

As a family, they left for Argentina in 1961 and ministered there for over 30 years. Milford started the first offset print shop in Santa Fe. He was a printer by trade and a “jack of all trades.” He was a tireless worker along with his wife, Avis. Their home was an open door to all, many

coming in to live for a period of time until they got their lives straightened out, found a job, got married, etc. He is always remembered in Argentina, and elsewhere, for being a humble man, that with few words, left deep spiritual impressions on those who heard him.

In the late 1990s, they returned to the United States, but they did not retire.

They were pastors of Christian Assembly Church until October 2017. They actually did retire then after almost 57 years in the service of their beloved Savior.

Milford was preceded in death by his parents; brother Wayne Grisham; and nephew Randy Grisham.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Avis (Culp) Grisham; daughters Rebecca Grisham Valdez and husband Raul of Hereford, and Rachael Grisham Caraffa and husband Julio of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina; brother James Leon Grisham and wife Earlene of Council Grove, Kan.; grandchildren Eric Valdez and wife Michelle of Amarillo, Gabriel Caraffa and wife Evelyn of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina, Chris Valdez and wife Candice of Lampasas, Melina Cuttela and husband Guillermo of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina, and Maxi Caraffa and fiancé Belén Chiani of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina; great-granddaughters Ludmila Caraffa, Lexi Valdez, Abby Valdez, Justina Caraffa, Allison Valdez, Gianella and Guillermina Cuttela; four nieces; a nephew; and a countless host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christian Assembly Church/Argentine Missions. Please mail all donations to 315 Union Ave., Hereford, TX, 79045 Express condolences to parksidechapelfh.com.

Police Blotter Arrests Hereford Police Department June 1 Dustin Xavier Reyes, 22, arrested for failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility.

June 4 Daniel Garcia, 27, arrested for no driver’s license.

Robert Guerra, 32, arrested for no driver’s license.

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Julian Florendo Colungia, arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Alan Jovahny Herrera, arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Maximo Rangel, arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.

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Angel Rene Martinez, arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone.

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Games We Play Our dear friends in Russia recently created a new video game, Active Shooter, originally scheduled for release today. Players are given the opportunity to assume the role of an active shooter in a school. According to Snopes, a video preview of the game shows a shooter armed with a rifle, handgun and knife stalking the classrooms and corridors of a school, shooting at both police and civilians while a “kill counter” tallies the number of “cops” and “civ” (civilians) murdered. Every civilian shown in the preview video appears to be female.

The game distributor on the Steam platform hawks, "Be the good guy or the bad guy. The choice is yours! Only in 'Active Shooter,' you will be able to pick the role of an Elite SWAT member or the actual shooter."

Whee! Where will the fun end?

The game's creators, called Acid, are also responsible for other high-brow entertainment classics, such as White Power: Pure Voltage and Tyde Pod Challenge. Apparently, Russia buys into the notion that video games can rip the fabric of American society. After word of Active Shooter's impending release sparked internet outrage, ALL IN Acid’s games have since Kerrie Womble Steiert disappeared from Steam’s list of offerings.

In the shoeboxes that keep my memories, a small black and white photograph captures the lazy afternoon when my mother, looking impossibly young, sits on the den floor with my sister and I, teaching us to play the marble game Wahoo. A version of this game, now named Trouble, is available today, an all-plastic affair with the dice bounced within a bubble popper.

Our primitive gameboard was made of scrap lumber by my dad, who drilled the tedious pattern of hollowed-out, marblesized recesses before painting the wooden square fire engine red. Mother purchased the marbles and dice at Ben Franklin's dimestore (precursor to dollar stores, but more fun).

Games were a staple of my days while growing up. There were the classics: checkers, dominoes, Monopoly, Old Maid, slapjack, Simon Says, Clue, Chinese checkers, Scrabble, gin rummy and Mother, May I? As teenagers, we progressed to rounds of chess, blackjack, Farkle, five-card stud, Skip-Bo, Yahtzee, Up and Down the River, Mousetrap, and my family's secret obsession—Canasta.

In my 14th summer while vacationing in a mountain cabin in Colorado, my parents introduced their teenage daughters to the double-deck mysteries of Canasta.

After patient tutelage in rules, terms and strategy, we were hooked for life. Once the plates were cleared, the slate game table in my mom's kitchen was regularly pressed into service for countless hands of Canasta, our mutual addiction.

At our house, learning to meld and the significance of red threes is a mandatory rite of passage once you're old enough to add points in your head and hold at least 13 fanned-out Bicycle playing cards. My son-in-law earned his twig on the family tree after proving he could pick up a cardrich frozen stack by sandbagging a natural pair. Even when my mom's dementia was fairly advanced, she retained a savantlike ability to effortlessly demolish cocky younger card players. We eagerly anticipate the day when our granddaughter is of "melding age" so we can once again fill out a family foursome.

When Trivial Pursuit became a national epidemic in the 90s, the Q&A game occupied the center of our table and our attention for many a gathering of friends and family. Collecting those little plastic pie wedges sparked fits of laughter, lively conversation and general goofiness as we scavenged our brains for arcane snippets of history and knowledge. Decades later, I suspect our trivia-spouting skills have tarnished along with our rusty memory banks.

I confess to one instance of willful —and flagrant—cheating during an epic afternoon of weaponized Monopoly with a particularly obnoxious relative who reveled in crushing other players. He was the poster boy of bad sportsmanship, crowing when game fortunes favored him and behaving rudely when they didn't. It only took one fed-up look among his disenchanted victims to instigate the conspiracy. Fortunately, the Spoiled Baby at the table was too busy acting out to notice the $100 bills and little plastic hotels being openly pilfered from the bank and shared by all of his straight-faced opponents.

During our "formative years," my parents taught their girls the joy of play either through happy accident or specific intention. Emphasis was never placed on winning (in spite of our natural competitive streak) so losses came and went with little fuss. I've no idea of my win-loss record or my lifetime game statistics. What I do retain—and honestly the only memories that matter to me—are the fun ones, the fond presence of partners and players, the happy hours spent with companions who chose to stay.

Where’s the pleasure in a game that keeps a kill count?

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Governor unveils safety plan to prevent school shootings

Tales of Deaf Smith County “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.” Anais Nin

animals native to the area.

The historical marker depicting Ghost Towns of the County is also found in the Deaf Smith County Museum was or- outside area. Of course, it doesn't belong ganized in 1967. It is housed in the red there, but the damaged marker was lobrick building that was built by the Cath- cated in a field some years ago and has olic Church for its first school. From its been at the museum since then. beginning, the museum has been dediCurrently the executive director is Lana cated to preserving the heritage of the Bass and staff assistant is Pearl Salinas. people of the county and exhibiting the Honorary Life Members are Johnnie Turtheme of how the early pioneers lived, rentine and Paula Edwards. worked and played.

Current board members of Deaf Smith When the museum celebrated its 25th Historical Society, who serve voluntarily, birthday in 1992, Donna Brockman was are Nan Coneway, president; Jan Reeves, the executive director and Leticia Salas vice president; Kasey Fuller, secretary; was staff assistant. Listed as Honorary and Melinda Bridge serves as treasurer.

Life Members were Ruby Kendrick Sears, Other board members are Peggy CooRuth McBride, Johnnie Turrentine, Helen per, Judy Detten, Betty Drake, Doris Hill, Rose and Lois Gililland. GiClaudia McBrayer, Tenna Reinlilland had served as executive auer, Claudia Smith, Marge Bell, director previous to Brockman's Kitty Gault, Sharon Hodges, tenure.

Sandra Saul, Judy Williams, EiLife members were Dorothy leen Alley, Kathy Allison, CherConkwright, Kathryn Benefield, yl Betzen, Betty Kriegshauser, James and Elizabeth WitherCindy Rogers, Sharon Bodner, spoon, James H. Sears, Mr. and Steve Vredeveld, Judy Moore, Mrs. Carl Perrin, Schuman CherTroy Don Moore and Sue Sims. ry, Robert and Genevieve Veigel, Although the county owns Mildred Griffin, Kenneth Hager, the museum and the E.B. Black Bessie Barrett, Jack Bradley, House, which is also a part of Carolyn Waters Frances Hennen, Stanley Black, the history of the county, the C. Richard Wagner III, Willie Wimberley, board members assist the executive diDonald and Mildred Hicks, S.B. Whitten- rector and staff assistant in the care of burg, Mary Fraser and Marie Cornelius. both entities. This helps these two enterDirectors, or board members, in prises run smoothly from year to year.

1992 included Lisa Albiar, Theresa ArThe grounds of both the museum and tho, Carolyn Baxter, Jeri Bezner, Janice E.B. Black House provide a perfect locaConkwright, Judy Detten, Paula Edwards, tion for pictures, receptions and other Darlene Fields, Carmen Flood, Jan Furr, formal gatherings. These sites will hopeKitty Gault, Beth Gearn, Lois Gililland, fully continue to be the location of the Troyce Hanna, Polly Hays, Diane Hoel- beginnings of many a long and happy scher, Peggy Hyer, Juanita Koetting, Bet- marriage, wedding and baby showers ty Kriegshauser, Claudia McBrayer, Mary and other happy activities.

Ann McQuigg, Dorotha Prowell, Kathryn Programs provided for the younger set Ruga, Ella Marie Veigel Shirley Wilson and are another of the provisions provided Mary Zinser. by the museum staff and volunteers.

The museum is “cared for” by volunBesides tours, “Trunk Shows” of histeers, and active volunteers spend their torical artifacts and tales are enjoyed by free time working in the gardens, assem- young and old alike. Programs are also bling exhibits, preparing for events and available to interested civic and commuassisting with educational programs. nity groups who request them.

School and group, as well as individual, If you have not visited our local mutours are welcomed. seum lately, you must place that on your An annual Christmas Open House of- agenda. It is a good place to take family fers entertainment, special activities and and out-of-town visitors. refreshments for the holiday season.

We, the citizens of Hereford and of The outside grounds behind the mu- Deaf Smith County, have much of which seum itself are of particular interest to to be proud and actually brag. students.

Let's just admit it, we have one of There they can visit the dugout replica the best little museums in the state of of the first home in Hereford that was Texas. built by Troy Womble, a windmill, train car, antique farm implements and yet an“Life is too short to be little.” Benjamin other inside area showing landscape and Disraeli

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on May 30 joined state and local leaders in Dallas and San Marcos to unveil his School and Firearm Safety Action Plan.

The governor's plan came 12 days after the Santa Fe High School shooting in which 10 people were killed and 10 people were injured. It contains 40 recommendations, including proposals that call for: — Increasing law enforcement presence at schools; — Strengthening existing campus security programs; — Enhancing firearm safety; — Requiring that gun owners report to law enforcement within 10 days if their firearms are lost or stolen; — Providing mental health evaluations that identify students at risk of harming others, and much more.

Abbott's announcement follows three roundtable discussions seeking input from victims, parents, educators, lawmakers, law enforcement STATE entities and policy experts.

CAPITAL "This plan is a starting point, not an ending place," Abbott HIGHLIGHTS said. "It provides strategies Ed Sterling that can be used before the next school year begins to keep our students safe when they return to school.

This plan will make our schools safer and our communities safer."

Abbott said he wants state Senate and House leaders to issue an interim charge to consider the merits of adopting a "red flag" law that would allow law enforcement, a family member, school employee or a district attorney to file a petition seeking the removal of firearms from a potentially dangerous person, but only after legal due process is followed.

Abbott's recommendations, if adopted, would require an estimated $110 million in funding, according to the Governor's Office.

Assistance is extended Gov. Greg Abbott on May 25 announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency granted his request to extend the deadline to June 30 for transitional sheltering assistance for Hurricane Harvey survivors.

The assistance helps displaced individuals who are unable to return to their homes find short-term shelter in hotels or other temporary housing.

"Since the devastation brought by Hurricane Harvey, Texas has made great progress in helping families return to their homes," Abbott said.

Don't leave child in car Temperatures across Texas have breached the 100-degree mark, and warmer weather puts a child at greater risk of injury or death if they are left unattended in a vehicle.

The Texas Department of Public Safety on May 24 posted a warning to alert Texans that children can die from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle or entering a vehicle unnoticed, and such negligence could lead to criminal charges.

"Children are needlessly dying every year because they are left unattended in vehicles. The public can do their part by notifying emergency personnel if they witness a child alone or in distress inside a vehicle, regardless of the weather conditions," said DPS Director Steve McCraw.

System failures addressed Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on May 24 addressed online testing issues that occurred in April and May when 5th and 8th grade students took the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness or "STAAR" examinations.

When the tests were administered, thousands of students encountered connectivity slowdowns and/or login and logout issues that affected their grades.

Student performance on "STAAR" is a component of school ratings. Morath, on May 23, notified school districts and charters that TEA would exclude the results of the STAAR tests for students directly affected by the online testing issues, but, he added, any test results that positively benefit a district or campus rating, that district or campus will receive the higher rating.

Morath said the Texas Education Agency would fine the contractors responsible for the testing problems and move forward with plans to rebid the assessment contracts.

AG files motion for stay Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on May 25 filed an emergency motion with the New Orleansbased U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to stay a lower court's May 10 ruling that Texas must alter its voter registration procedures.

The San Antonio-based Federal District Court, Western District of Texas, sided with civil rights plaintiffs in a ruling by Chief Judge Orlando L. Garcia. Texas violated the motor voter provision of the National Voter Registration Act by failing to automatically register voters who use the Department of Public Safety's driver's license renewal and change of address website, Garcia wrote.

Garcia gave the state 45 days to cure the problem and 14 days to devise a statewide public education plan to inform citizens about changes in the voter registration process.

In his motion, Paxton argued that Garcia's ruling forces Texas to engage in monitoring activities not required by federal law.

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

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Drought booms and busts a challenge for High Plains fisheries

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

Drought booms and busts are part of life for reservoirs and community fishing lakes in the High and Rolling Plains, making life frustrating for area anglers.

Few know that better than Brian Van Zee, Region 1 (West) director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division. Van Zee once worked out of the Inland Fisheries office in Canyon, and spent much time on Lake Meredith, one of the more drought challenged major fisheries in this region.

Only two years ago, the water level in Lake Meredith was at the bottom of the bucket, with astronomic salinity levels. Periodic golden algae outbreaks devastated the sport fishery.

Abundant rainfall on the Meredith watershed during 2016-2017 meant upstream Ute Lake in New Mexico had to open flood gates and release water last year. With inflow, Meredith water levels suddenly climbed, albeit far below capacity level.

Fish, especially walleye, were restocked in Meredith, since walleye are particularly suited to the habitat that Meredith provides. Recreational use rose with water levels.

Van Zee touched on issues impacting fisheries in Region 1, including Lake Meredith and listened to angler concerns during a May 22 Regional Public Hearing of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at the Amarillo Civic Center.

“We have fewer reservoirs in this region than elsewhere in Texas, and personnel get in lots of

Some Panhandle anglers dream of great largemouth bass fishing on Lake Meredith, but given the habitat that the reservoir holds, walleye and smallmouth bass find a better home there.

TPWD photos road miles managing them.

There are 97 impoundments encompassing 39,346 acres of reservoirs, along with 74 community fishing lakes and ponds and four river basins in Region 1. We deal with 11 major reservoirs that are impacted by drought.

Golden algae became a historic concern in the early 2000’s but with rain the last couple of years we are rebuilding some fisheries.

That’s made evident by the fact that since January 21 of this year, we’ve seen 22 lunker bass of eight pounds or over caught from reservoirs in Region 1,” said Van Zee. He told commissioners and the large audience present that a habitat improvement project was launched on Buffalo Springs Lake at Lubbock in 2017, with 131 artificial structures placed at 14 locations for habitat complexity.

“Stocking is important, with over five million fish

from state fish hatcheries stocked in the High Plains region in 2017. We also did 43 biological assessments at sample sites during 2015 and 2016. We have a salt cedar management effort underway in the Upper Brazos Basin in partnership with landowners and have treated 178 miles along the river amounting to 6,700 acres, in hopes of releasing more water on the watershed.”

Not surprisingly, there were some on hand at the Amarillo TPW Commission hearing complaining about lack of largemouth bass in Lake Meredith.

Golden algae outbreaks have limited all fish numbers in Lake Meredith.

In the salad days of that fishery, as now, the rocky habitat that Meredith provides is far more suited to walleye and smallmouth bass than to largemouth bass.

In what has been a constant across 30 years of fisheries management in

the Panhandle, Mel Phillips of Amarillo, a fishing tournament organizer and outdoor radio host, sounded his trademark gripe.

“Largemouth bass are missing for the summer fishery on Lake Meredith. I would request largemouth bass stocking at Lake Meredith. There is heavy walleye stocking on Meredith, but they suspend in 30 feet of water in the summer and when you take a kid fishing, you can’t catch them. You can take a kid fishing and catch bass,” said Phillips.

Darrin Willingham, a Panhandle angler, said he was raised fishing at Lake Meredith, and that three state record and one world record fish have been caught there across the years.

“They don’t stock largemouth bass here—there were about 9,000 largemouth bass stocked in all the Panhandle the past year. It’s important for our economy up here to have

some bass,” said Willingham.

Another angler commented that he began fishing Lake Meredith in the 1960s and as the water in the impoundment steadily receded through the years he opted to travel to Conchas Lake in New Mexico for his angling.

“I urge you to pour as many fish of all types into Lake Meredith as you possibly can,” he said.

Carter Smith, executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, was present to hear comments, and responded to anglers.

“The Department is looking at largemouth bass stocking for Lake

Meredith in 2019,” Smith related.

Stocking doesn’t mean instant bass fishing in Meredith. Bass must grow to catchable size.

Walleye anglers are having a good time these days catching lots of fish, and releasing most of them because they are under legal keeper size. That bodes well for future walleye angling, barring more golden algae outbreaks, and IF rains give Meredith inflow to maintain decent water levels.

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

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Active and former members of the armed forces join U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in announcing a partnership program May 31 between the USDA and AgriLife Extension Service.

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Force. “Through this pilot, veterans will learn how to build an agricultural business and how USDA can help them at every step of the way. We are committed to supporting veterans, whether they are starting or growing their farming or ranching operations.

“This is an important step in our efforts to strengthen the American economy and support our American heroes.”

The pilot program, which will include 15-18 veterans,

will roll out in three phases: an introductory workshop, a business planning curriculum and a production curriculum over a period of 12-18 months.

Typically, loan applicants must participate in the business operations of a farm for at least three years during a 10-year period. However, as part of this pilot program, participants can combine the certificate they receive with their military leadership or management experience to satisfy this requirement.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 45 percent of

armed service members are from rural America.

Pilot program applications will be accepted from interested veterans between June 15 and July 20, 2018, until 11 p.m. Central Standard Time.

For more information about USDA programs, visit newfarmers.usda.gov/ veterans or https://www. farmers.gov.

To learn about other ways USDA is supporting veterans, visit https:// www.usda.gov/ouragency/initiatives/veterans, and watch https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OAeLqXHUU3w.

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Blankenship added the pay adjustments will allow some current employees FROM PAGE 1 who want to remain with HISD to financially be able to do so. pay-rate adjustments for those While District V Trustees Robemployees, as well as a 3 percent ert De La Cruz ceded the district raise for all HISD hourly employhad “to take care” of its people, he ees. raised concerns on affordability in “Our hourly employees have light of a $750,000 increase in the better benefits than other [disTierra Blanca Elementary School tricts], but they are being hurt by (TBES) renovation project. in health insurance premium inAlthough trustees will be furcreases,” HISD Business Manager INGRAM ther digging into the fund balance, Rusty Ingram said. “We’re having a hard time staffing schools to keep them Blankenship said some of the expense will be offset by the five hourly clean.” positions being absorbed through Ingram said the district loses an retirements and money saved with average of 40 hourly employees the closing of TBES. per year with a majority of the “If someone can go to the losses coming from the custodial Walmart and make more, that’s staff. wrong,” District I Trustee Mike Through April, he reported Bryant said.

HISD had already lost 40 hourly The pay adjustments and raise employees with an average of 20 will affect HISD’s 255 hourly emusually leaving between May and BRYANT ployees.

July.

Ingram added that most of the “Most of the cost will go to the equity adjustments to get employees up increases will take effect on July 1.

“I believe we will see some people come to where they need to be,” Ingram said.

“Some of the longer employees don’t feel back if we are more competitive,” he said.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WAYNE JONES, DECEASED Notice is hereby that Original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of WAYNE JONES were issued to STEPHANIE WINK, as Independent Executrix on the 4th day of June, 2018, in Cause No. PR-2018-05517, Estate of WAYNE JONES, deceased, pending in the County Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas. All persons having claims against said estate, which is currently being administered in Deaf Smith County, Texas, are hereby required to present the same to said Independent Executrix at the address given below, before suit upon same is barred by the Statute of Limitations, before such estate is closed, and within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

The residence of the Independent Executrix is 707 FM 683, Panhandle, Texas 79068. The attorney for the estate is R.C. Hoelscher, Attorney at Law, whose address is: P.O. Box 1775 (304 West Third) Hereford, Texas 79045 SIGNED this 4th day of June, 2018.

Above, it was group picture day Friday as residents at King’s Manor assembled in tribute to retiring executive director Shelly Moss. The gathering represented multi-generation care provided at King’s Manor as everyone from youngsters in the child care center to independent and assisted living residents were on hand to celebrate. Below, one could witness a veritable rainbow of uniform colors as staff at King’s Manor Methodist Retirement System gathered around Moss.

The community will have an opportunity to express appreciation to Moss during a reception Friday from 2-4 p.m. in the Lamar Room at King’s Manor.

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Summer food program now underway Hereford Independent School District (HISD) is again sponsoring the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Summer Food Service Program.

As a sponsor, HISD began serving summer meals Monday through Friday, July 20 at the Hereford High School cafeteria.

Breakfast will be served from 7:30-9 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The cafeteria will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day, but will resume regular hours on Thursday, July 5.

The summer food program is open to anyone between the ages of 1-18, regardless of income.

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Track camp comes off blocks strong

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Although named to the All-District second team as a shortstop, Shawn Escamilla played second, third, left field and center field this year for the Herd.

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eford coach Bryan Moore said. “He is one of the most consistent players I’ve ever It was somehow fitting seen.” that the lone Whiteface While leading the team selected for District 3-5A in batting from the lead-off postseason diamond honors spot with a .368 average, the would be the team’s Every- junior also led the team in man. hits (28) and scored twice as Shawn Escamilla was the many runs (18) as any teamonly member of the dia- mate. mond Herd among those His 5 doubles were second recognized when the 2018 on the team, as was his stoAll-District 3-5A selections len base and RBI (10) totals. were announced.

He was third on the team The junior was named the with 6 walks.

All-District second team as That consistency is libera shortstop. ally spiced with a versatility “He’s been a sparkplug for that would make Escamilla us the last two years,” Her- an asset to any team.

Named to the All-District team as shortstop, Escamilla also played second base, third base, left field and center field this season for the Whitefaces.

Escamilla being able to successfully handle the veritable hodgepodge of duties comes as no surprise to Moore.

“He’s completely locked in at every practice and in the weight room,” Moore said. “I can’t relate to him at all. He’s much more focused than I was at his age.

“I’m extremely Diamond Herd batting (.368) and hits (28) leader Shawn Escamilla blessed to be able to was named to the All-District 3-5A coach a young man like second team.

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The 2018 Herd summer sports camp season literally bolted out of the starting blocks last week when it kicked off with the Herd Track Camp.

“This was one of the best camps I have had since I started coaching,” said Whiteface cross country and girls track coach Jose Huerta after the four-day event.

“There was good turnout. Everyone stayed active, engaged and interested.

“They all had a great attitude, and it really went well.”

The camp encompassed a quartet of daily, three-hour sessions that ran from MondayThursday last week.

During the four days, campers were exposed to every aspect of track and field from getting out of the blocks on a sprint to mid- and longdistance running to field events such as long jump, triple jump, high jump and shot put.

The track camp has seen a consistent increase in participation over the past few years.

Some of that Huerta deflects to effective publicity, but most he attributes to the campers and current Whiteface and Lady Whiteface athletes.

“There is an increased interest in track among the kids,” Huerta said.

“We’re having some success with the running and field events on the varsity level.

“Whenever a program has success, it will pull people in.”

However, this year’s camp is one that Huerta did not expect to pull people in.

It wasn’t that interest was waning, but a shift in scheduling that placed a Damocles’ sword over the camp.

Usually running in one of the final two weeks of June, this year’s camp was bumped up to May 28-June 1 because of repair and resurfacing work on the track at Whiteface Stadium slated to start in June.

The scheduling change had officials concerned attendance may lag because the camp was to start on Memorial Day and run through the first full week of student summer vacation.

All that changed when registration came May 28.

“I didn’t expect that many for the camp when it was moved,” Huerta said. “Really, the scheduling change might have worked as an advantage.

“With it being so soon after the end of school, the information was still fresh in students’ minds

Anika McNeely, 12, gives it all she has to put the shot under the watchful eye of Lady Whiteface assistant track coach Lisa Taylor during last week’s Herd Track Camp.

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Despite a shift from its usual dates, the Herd Track Camp was one of the best ever as campers were “active” and had a “good attitude.”

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The sports camp season continues through

Aug. 2 with the Lady Herd Softball Camp on the diamond this week for Monday-Thursday sessions.

Working all aspects of track and field, campers practice coming out of the blocks on sprints as part of last week’s Herd Track Camp.

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Come visit Fellowship of Believers. You'll find hometown friendly folks who will welcome you and share a time of simple worship.

Pastor Danny Mize will continue our exploration through the Gospel of John with a lesson called "Grief Can Turn to Joy" from John 16:16-33. We will consider fact that "We Can Have Peace" and try to answer the question, "Why Did He Do It?" Cindy Cassels will provide the piano accompaniment while Peggy Mize leads us in singing – "He Keeps Me Singing" "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" "Victory in Jesus" and "I Know Whom I Have Believed."

Join us at 9:00 a.m. Sunday for Bible class focused on "The Good Book." Fellowship and refreshments are available by 10:00 a.m. and the worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Communion will be served to all who wish to partake.

Fellowship of Believers is located at 245 N. Kingwood, and everyone is welcome to attend. Questions? Leave a message at 364-0359. We're the ones who sponsor the morning devotional spots on KNNK radio, Monday through Friday at 7:25 a.m. AND, the notes from past Sundays are online at: FOBlessons.com – posted Sunday afternoon each week.

Assembly Of God Calvary Family Church 137 Avenue G 806-364-5686

Victory Family Worship Center 606 E 15th St 806-364-0305 www.thevictory.tv

Iglesia Vida 603 E. Park Avenue 806-346-7054 All services in Español.

Baptist

Dawn Community 806-258-7330

First Baptist Church 5th & Main Street 806-364-0696 www.fbchereford.com

Frio Baptist Church 7 miles S. on FM 1055 806-276-5380

Genesis Church 1 mile N. on Hwy 385 806-364-1217 www.genesischurch.com

Good News Church 621 E. 15th 806-364-5239

Iglesia Bautista Fundamental 100 South Ironwood 806-364-1844

Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida

Avenue Baptist

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130 N 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-1564

Mount Sinai Baptist 302 Knight Street

New Life Restoration Center 15th & Whittier 806-364-8866

Palo Duro Baptist 5704 FM 809, Wilderado 806-426-3470

Summerfield Baptist 605 Walnut St., Summerfield 806-357-2535

Westway Baptist P.O. Box 178, Rural Rt. 4 806-364-5092

Catholic La Iglesia De San Jose 13th & Brevard 806-364-5053

St. Anthony’s Catholic 115 N. 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-6150

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

Jehovah Witness Jehovah Witnesses 111 Avenue H 806-364-5763

Latter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 500 Country Club Drive 806-364-1288

Lutheran Immanuel Lutheran Church

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

Central Church of Christ 148 Sunset 806-364-1606

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

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

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Seventh Day Adventist Iglesia Adventista Del 7 Dia

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

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

1204 Moreman St. 806-341-0315

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

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

Iglesia Del Nazareno 340 Avenue H

Non Denominational Barn Church 3948 FM 1057 806-289-5706

Christian Assembly 1206 S Main St. 806-364-5882

Living Stones Church 802 Avenue K 806-282-1138

Son Rise 502 Mabel St.

Faith Mission Church of God in Christ 806-307-309

Without Walls Praise Center 802 Avenue K 806-360-2830 Spanish & Bi-langual Services

Pentecostal Iglesia De Cristo 103 Alamo 806-364-2906

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This Sunday Pastor Ted will preach about “Gideon, The Reluctant Leader” and how god uses his excuses and all to lead his people to victory. God want to use all of us to make a difference for the Kingdom. What excuses do you use for why you don’t let God use you?

Friday- Sunday June 8-10 is Softball weekend at the Nazarene Softball field. Our four coaches ,Pastor Andrew Taylor, Kevin Jesko, Casey Valdez and Morris Penalber’s teams will enjoy a fun weekend of softball together. Check the “HerefordNaz” App for the softball schedule.

The summer offers a full lineup of activities and camps for your children and teens. Pastor Tracy and Pastor Andrew are ready for your kids. Come Sunday mornings at 9:30 Sunday Bible Classes 10:30 Kids Church and Wednesday nights at 7pm.

Need a ride? Ronnie Posey offers a ride to anyone on Sunday mornings call the church Fridays before 5pm 364-8303.

Next weekend is Dadfest. It’s a car show & cruise at the Dameron Park parking lot. There are lots of cars-old & new- for you to view 11 til 3 pm them at 6pm there will be a cruise through Hereford. Concession stand and fun games are available for you to enjoy. All profits are going to help build a church in Haiti by our Hereford Nazarene Work & Witness team.

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Classified ads can be obtained by bringing to our office at 506 S. 25 Mile Ave, over the phone by calling 806-364-2030, or emailing classifieds@herefordbrand.com.

Wednesday Deadlines: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.

Saturday Deadlines: Fridays, 9 a.m.

Classified Ad Prices (# of Words/Cost) | (15-20/$9) (21-25/$10) (26-30/$11) (31-35/$12) (36-40/$13) (41-45/$14) (46-50/$15) (51+/$15 plus .20¢ each additonal word) Classified Display Ad Prices | $7 per column inch

HELP WANTED ►Panhandle Transit is looking for Full-time and Part-time drivers. Must have a minimum Class B license with passenger endorsement. High school diploma required. Must be able to work occasional Saturday and early morning hours. Clean driving record a must. Contact Ruben at (806)342-6108. ►CLASS A OR B CDL DRIVER. Local Route, Hourly Wages, plus a weekly incentive and monthly commission. Paid Time Off & benefits available include; health, dental, vision, life insurance & 401K plans available. Apply in person at 3263 Tierra Blanca Rd. Call for directions: (806) 364-0951. ►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. ►Now hiring for Cattle Town, needing pin riders, grain inspectors, feed truck drivers, no calls come by for application, Summerfield, Tx.

RENTALS ►Apartments for Rent: 806-344-2390 or 806-3442387.

Garage Sale Ad Prices (# of Words/Cost) | (15-20/$10) (21-30/$12.00)

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VEHICLES 2008 Hyundai Accent, Call 806-346-2429

2015 Equinox LT, 90,000 miles, Call 806-346-9517

ESTATE SALES

Don’t miss our next estate sales!

418 Star St. & 509 Westhaven Dr. June 14-16 • Thur., Fri. 9-5 Sat. 9-?

There’s something for everyone at these two estate sales!

Thomasville furn., dining set, piano, king, queen, and day beds, bed frames, flat screen t.v.’s, hutch, sofas, refrigerators, freezer, tools, antiques, collectibles, kitchen items, garage, patio, and much more!!

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506 S. 25 Mile Ave., Hereford, TX • 806.364.2030 • www.HerefordBRAND.com

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

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Class of 2018's big day

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Above, Class of 2018 president Cy Valdez welcomes parents, family, friends, guests, teachers, administrators and graduates to commencement ceremonies. Right, a grin greets the juxtaposition of events that saw Adrian Nanez graduate from HHS a fortnight after he had received an associate’s degree from Amarillo College. Below, HHS lead counselor Kyla Kenworthy, right, congratulates Bryce Simnacher, left, after he was selected the Class of 2018’s Highest Honor Graduate by faculty members. BRAND/John Carson

WHEAT Contact Sara Ballou sara.ballou@panhandlemilling.com 4805 FM 809, Dawn, TX 79025

402.661.9266

Separated in age by barely 3 months, since cousins Alejandra Garcia and Priscilla Garcia effectively grew up together, it was appropriate for them to graduate from high school side by side. BRAND/John Carson

A Texas company supporting Texas farmers.

Just because you’re graduating doesn’t mean you get out of playing as pending graduates Salvador Perez and Isais Marquexz pull double duty at graduation with the band.

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