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By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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A shift in marketing strategy and company is leading Hereford Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) in a different direction in its efforts to entice businesses to the area.

HEDC is in its second year with the marketing firm of Site Location Partnership (SLP), and

the results are showing.

“Being with SLP allows us to make business contacts all over the nation,” HEDC executive director Michael Kitten said.

“They represent Hereford at trade conventions all over the country. For us to attend, it costs about $1,500 per show, and that’s tough.

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“They represent us coast to coast. They have really helped us out.”

A prime example of SLP’s assistance in getting Hereford’s name out there, Kitten added, was a recent food tech show in Chicago that resulted in HEDC sending additional development information to several entities.

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Lady Herd lands six on All-District teams

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Mostly Sunny High: 100º Low: 65º

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HEREFORD HISTORY 32 years ago • June 10th, 1985

Jana Johnson, a member of Hereford High School Rodeo Club, won the season title in barrel racing in the Tri-State High School Rodeo Association.

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HSW names program director

Lucio stays perfect for seventh year

Mostly Sunny/Wind High: 101º Low: 65º

The relationship with SLP is part of alterations in HEDC’s overall marketing strategy, which Kitten said had become somewhat stagnant.

“We were kind of stuck at the World Ag Expo in California because we were solely focused on wind farm development,” he said. “The World Ag Expo

Basketball Ballet Who says sports is not art?

Younger girls during Thursday’s morning session of the annual Lady Herd Basketball camp look as if they are working choreography for a dance as they go through respective drills on, above, free throw shooting, and, below, rebounding. For more on the camp, see page 10.

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Hereford Sports & Wellness (HSW) has appointed Joe Cabezuela of Hereford to the position of program director. Affectionately known around town as “Coach Cab,” he officially began his tenure on May 30.

“Coach Cab is the right man for this position,” HSW vice president and chief operating officer Craig Wilfong said. “He has assisted with our sports programs in the past and has a tremendous grasp on how we need to proceed with our sports and fitness programs moving forward.”

Cabezuela spent 30 years in Texas public schools as a teacher and coach.

He taught and served as head football coach and athletic director for Fort Hancock Independent School District and also served as head football coach at Dimmitt High School.

In addition, he was an assistant coach in Muleshoe Independent School District and most recently was an assistant coach at Hereford High School.

HSW president and chief executive officer Jimmy Lackey cited Cabezuela’s professional demeanor as being impressive, while lauding is attention to detail and forward thinking.

Lackey is also expecting a bright future for the HSW’s youth and adult sports programs, as well as its comprePLEASE SEE HSW | 5

Blankenship's first year as super went 'great'

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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May 25 not only marked the end of the 2016-17 school year for Hereford Independent School District (HISD), it also brought to a close the first academic year with Sheri Blankenship at the district’s helm as superintendent.

Blankenship was named superintendent by a 4-3 vote of the HISD Board of Trustees in mid-September following the departure of long-time superintendent Kelli Moulton for Galveston in July.

“It feels great to have finished my first year as superintendent.” Blankenship said. “One must remember while a superintendent is considered

the leader of the district, there are many who support the work of a district.

“All of our staff are to be commended for their hard work during the 2016-17 school year.”

Blankenship was no stranger to HISD when she took the reins following a two-month board search that included some 20 applicants for the

position from inside and outside the district.

Having spent ??? years as assistant superintendent of academics for HISD, Blankenship was able to effectively hit the ground running when her Sept. 14 selection as lone finalist for the superintendent post

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Garry Keith Smith was born Dec. 4, 1944 in Hereford to Orville Alfred Smith and Jewel Skaggs Smith. He attended Hereford public schools through his graduation in 1964. Garry excelled in baseball and attended Sayre Junior College on an athletic scholarship.

He married Margaret Lindeman on Feb. 10, 1967 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Hereford.

Garry resided in Dawn and worked for Santa Fe Railroad in Hereford and Amarillo. The family moved to Silsbee in 1983, where he was employed by Temple Eastex until his retirement in 2007.

While living in Silsbee, Garry completed his Associate of Applied Science of Supervision at Lamar University in 1994. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and Knights of Columbus and was a volunteer driver for the Christian Care

Center. Garry cherished time spent with family.

His hobbies were hunting and fishing with family and friends.

Mr. Smith passed away June 3, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents and sister June Owens.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret Smith of Silsbee; son Keith Smith and wife Lisa of Leander; twin daughters Kim Richard and husband Carl of Lumberton, and Kelley Smith and husband Doug of Sealy; sister Karan Garrett and husband Dean of Altus, Okla.’ brotherin-law Eldon Owens of Hereford; grandchildren Alex, Zachary and Catherine Smith, Andrew and Amanda Potts, Holly Richard, Matthew Gregory and Nicholas Smith; uncle Bryan Skaggs and wife Carla; and several nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews.

A rosary servie was held Tuesday, June 6, and funeral mass at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Silsbee on Wednesday, June 7. Burial will be at a later date in Quail.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mark’s Capital Campaign, 905 N. 9th St., Silsbee, TX, 77656 or Christian Care Center, P.O. Box 2050, Silsbee, TX, 77656.

Arrangements were under direction of Farmer Funeral Home. Condolences can be made at www.timeformemory. com/farmer.

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The family of Naomi Brisendine found comfort in the expressions of sympathy from our friends.

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Donald Oppliger 1949-2017

Donald "Don" Oppliger, 68, of Amarillo, died Sunday, June 4, 2017, in Dimmitt.

Services were held Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Polk Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Burt Palmer and the Rev. Kevin Deckard officiating. Burial followed in Farwell Cemetery in Farwell. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Amarillo.

Don was born April 7,

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MENUS Hereford Senior Center

HISD Summer Meal Program

Monday, June 12 Braised steak and tomatoes, macaroni and cheese, parslied cauliflower, roll, fresh peach, milk

Monday, June 12 Breakfast – Bacon, egg and cheese biscuit, fruit, juice, milk Lunch – Chicken sandwich with garnish, potato rounds, fruit, milk

Tuesday, June 13 Smoked sausage, potato salad, pinto beans, coleslaw, roll, frosted cake, milk Wednesday, June 14 Tuna mac casserole, parmesan roasted broccoli, tossed salad, garlic toast, ambrosia cup, milk Thursday, June 15 Barbeque beef on a bun, chips, sliced onion and pickle, angel food cake with strawberries, milk Friday, June 16 Fried fish, fiesta corn, green beans, wheat bread, pineapple tidbits, milk

Tuesday, June 13 Breakfast – Cereal and toast, fruit, juice, milk Lunch – Cheese or pepperoni pizza, seasoned corn, fruit, milk

Showtimes for

Friday 9th - Thursday 15th

2D THE MUMMY SCREEN 1 PG13 2h 02m 4:00, 7:00

3D THE MUMMY SCREEN 1 PG13 2h 02m 12:35, 9:30

BAYWATCH SCREEN 2 R 2h 14m 12:20, 3:45, 7:00, 9:45

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

Wednesday, June 14 Breakfast – Waffles and sausage, fruit, juice, milk Lunch – Corn dog with mustard, cucumber and tomato salad, fruit, milk

SCREEN 3 PG13 2h 24m

Thursday, June 15 Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice, milk Lunch – Turkey and dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans, fruit, milk

2D CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

Friday, June 16 Breakfast – Ham, egg and cheeses burrito, fruit, juice, milk Lunch – Macaroni and cheese, broccoli bites, fruit, milk

12:00, 3:20, 6:45, 9:40

EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING SCREEN 4 PG 2h 11m 12:30, 3:30, 7:00, 9:40

SCREEN 5 PG 1h 44m 2:40, 5:00, 7:15

3D CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS SCREEN 5 PG 1h 44m 12:25, 9:30

WONDER WOMAN SCREEN 6 PG13 2h 36m 12:10, 3:30, 6:45, 9:45 Cars 3 at 7pm Thursday 15th!!

Times subject to change, please check our website for current showtimes at www.pccmovies.com.

Or call 806-364-8000, option 2 for showtimes.

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2017 Tel: 806-363-8200 Voice Resp.: 806-363-8255 Address: 3rd & Sampson Time/Temp.: 806-364-5100 Website: www.ffin.com

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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-

ed and diversified operations also included a dairy and trucking company. Despite the complexity of the operation, Don somehow managed to track the many details of his businesses in his head and a small notepad he kept in his shirt pocket.

He loved cattle and enjoyed checking on his many pastures and feedlots from the cockpit of his plane or helicopters.

Aside from attending Nebraska Cornhusker games, farming and flying were his favorite hobbies. “People say he died doing what he loved,” Ben Oppliger said. “That’s really true.”

Although Oppliger was a successful and wealthy landowner, he also was down-to-earth

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

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

1949, in Columbus, Neb., to Edward and Edna Oppliger. He graduated from Columbus High School in Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska. He married Joi Christopher on Aug. 14, 1976, in Blair, Neb. Don owned and operated the Don Oppliger Companies, which include feedlots, farms and ranches spread across roughly 150,000 acres in Texas, New Mexico and Nebraska. He began his business in 1980 with rented farmland in Hereford and quickly began expanding it with the purchase of a 15,000 head feedlot in Farwell.

Don then acquired a 35,000 head feedlot in Clovis, N.M., in 1991 and later purchased his first Nebraska farm in Lincoln County on which he built at 55,000 head feedlot, which he later expanded to 70,000 head. In the last decade, Don acquired multiple ranches across eastern and western Nebraska and additional farmland and feedlots in Nebraska and Texas. His integrat-

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-

tor@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 • 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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Beth M. Boles.

1925-2017

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and always willing to make time for a visit, said Joe Herrod, who owns property neighboring Oppliger’s west of Sutherland. Outside of the industry, few people knew he was such a large operator, Herrod added. “He was a wonderful neighbor, just an aw-shucks kind of guy,” he said. “It’s really a shame.”

He was preceded in death by a son, Grant Oppliger; and a sister, Lori Prill.

Survivors include his wife, Joi Oppliger of Amarillo; son Benjamin Oppliger and wife Katie of Amarillo; granddaughter, Madison Oppliger of Amarillo; sisters Rita Peters and husband Don of Elkhorn, Neb., Diane Thompson and husband Joe of Lincoln, Neb., and Phyllis Olson and husband Ralph, of Columbus, Neb. Sign the online guestbook at www.boxwellbrothers.com.

Beth M. Boles, 92, resident of Hereford, was called home to her Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, from 1-2 p.m., in the Lamar Room of King’s Manor in Hereford. A celebration of life service is scheduled at 2 p.m., at King’s Manor with the Rev. Jared Blankenship officiating. Services are under direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.

Beth was born Feb. 25, 1925, in Tulia, to Clarence

Jefferson Hartwick and Mary Nanny Wingo. Beth was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Dale Boles; her parents, Clarence and Nanny Hartwick; her son, Dr. Robert David Boles; her two sisters, Auda Lee White and Peggy Brewer; and her brother, Buford Hartwick.

Survivors include her daughters Billye Gayle Boles of Pflugerville, and Rebecca Gregg and husband John of Hereford; son Jeffery Hartwick Boles of Dodge City, Kan.; grandchildren Jennifer Hunt of Tracy, Calif., Demian Baum and husband K’nok of Las Vegas, Nev., Amanda Scott Boles and husband Kai of Dodge City, Kan., Mariah Prock and husband Collin of Edmond, Okla., Kelli Gregg and husband Mark Amalnack of Ames, Okla., Robert Dennis Boles and wife Carrie of Dodge City, Kan., and Robert Dale Boles of Denver, Colo.; six great-grandchildren; and many, many nieces and nephews.

Beth graduated from training at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, as a registered nurse in 1945. She met her husband, Robert

Police Blotter Arrests Hereford Police Department June 5 Sara Oneta Rudd, 25, arrested for failure to report change of address.

Miranda Marie Rudd, 26, arrested for failure to identify-fugitive, a second-or-more offense of driving while license suspended, possession of drug paraphernalia and on an outstanding city criminal warrant.

Ashley Nicole Valdez, 21, arrested for a third-or-more offense of public intoxication.

June 6 Luis Ruiz-Ramirez, 20, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office June 6 Alicia Rivera, 55, arrested for theft of services.

June 7 Josephine Mercy Armijo, 38, arrested for theft.

June 8 Richard Silcott, 25, arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Alize Castillo, 17, arrested for assault.

Reports Hereford Police Department June 5 Possession or delivery of a controlled substance was reported in the 200 block of N. Lee Avenue.

Theft was reported in the 500 block of N. 25 Mile Avenue.

June 6 Found property was reported in the 400 block of 19th Street.

June 7 An unattended death was reported in the 400 block of Ranger.

Theft was reported in the 300 block of W. 15th Street.

Damage to city property was reported in the 100 block of S. Progressive Road.

A cat bite was reported in the 100 block of Star Street.

June 8 Maricella Ann Perez, 39, arrested for no driver’s license and failure to maintain financial responsibility.

Juan Samarripa Jr., 35, arrested for failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility.

Joseph Nathaniel Perz, 18, arrested for possession of marijuana.

June 8 A mental health incident was reported in the 200 block of Centre Street.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 900 block of E. 1st Street.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office

June 6 Theft was reported to deputies.

Criminal mischief was reported to deputies.

Harassment was reported to deputies.

June 7 Staci Williams, 38, arrested for fabricating physical evidence.

Robert Guerra, 37, arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.

Leroy James, 31, arrested for arson, bail jumping and failure to appear.

Kylar Birkenfeld, 19, arrested for theft of a firearm and theft of property more than $750-less that $2,500.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office

June 7 Attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon was reported to deputies.

Criminal mischief was reported to deputies.

June 8 Criminal mischief was reported to deputies.

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Dale Boles, in Duncan, Okla., and they married July 10, 1948. Robert Dale Boles graduated as a physician, and the couple raised their four children while moving from Arkansas to Colorado and then to Kansas as he completed his internships.

Beth’s loves included reading, which she passed on to her children, as well as card games and dominoes. She traveled with her family throughout the U.S., and, with the children grown, she and Robert travelled the world, visiting dozens of countries from Russia to Tahiti to Australia until her husband passed in 2001. She then lived independently in Oklahoma, living close to one of her nieces until moving to a King’s Manor cottage in Hereford in 2009, where she remained full of life and an amazing example for all who crossed her path. She leaves her family filled with blessed memories that help them remember the gift she truly was.

Express condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at www. herefordheritagefh.com

Robert M. Hughes 1934-2017

Robert McFarlin Hughes, 82, long-time resident of Hereford, was called home to his Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

A celebration of life service is scheduled Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. in the Hereford Heritage Funeral Home Rose Chapel. Services are under direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.

Robert was born Aug. 7, 1934, in Amarillo, to Roland McFarlin Hughes of Amarillo, and Edith McPherson Hughes Corcoran of Tinney, N.M.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Hughes and Edith Corcoran; his son, Robert Hughes Jr.; two sisters, Betty Witt and Floy Minor; and niece Tiffany Brown.

Survivors include daughters Denice Haley and husband Stan of Amarillo, LeAnne Vogel and her husband Gary of Canyon, Becky Smith of Lovenut Creek, Calif,, Ginger Hilbert and husband Trey of Amarillo, and Michelle Wilson and husband Wade of Stinett; brother-inlaw Bill Brown of Hereford; and former wife Marcy Hughes of Hereford; 12 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert was famous in Hereford for his “Bob’s BBQ Pit,” which he started at age 14 in Amarillo and ran from 19632006. He was an active supporter of his community and member of Friends of 4-H, as well as a member and contributor to Deaf Smith County Future Farmers of America. He also coached girls’ softball and was a loyal supporter of Camp Fire Girls.

Express condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at www.herefordheritagefh.com

LEGAL NOTICE The Hereford Independent School District will be accepting Competitive Sealed Proposals until 10:00 a.m., June 26, 2017, delivered or mailed to the Hereford ISD’s Business Office Attn: Rachel Coronado, 601 N. 25 Mile Ave, Hereford, TX 79045 for the following items:

TWO (2) WORK PICKUPS Bid Packets and specifications may be secured by contacting Rusty Ingram, Business Manager or Rachel Coronado at 806-363-7600.

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In its continuing efforts to spread fingers throughout the Pandhandle, Upshaw Insurance of Amarillo has become a part of the Deaf Smith County and Hereford community.

The move became official Wednesday when local Upshaw representative Chris Perez cut the ribbon as the company became a member of the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce.

“We want to be a big presence in the community,” Perez said as to why the company joined the chamber. “We want to get more involved in the communities surrounding Amarillo.

Although our office is in Amarillo, we want people to know we will always be here.

“We pretty much cover the entire Panhandle and are striving to become a part of the communities in it.”

While Upshaw will not maintain a physical office in Hereford, representatives will be in the area and available as needed and de-

Upshaw Insurance’s Chris Perez cuts the ribbon Wednesday as the company officially becomes a member of the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce.

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In addition, Perez said chamber membership will also allow the company to extend its hand into the local community in terms of being a part of and sponsoring events.

Perez, who specializes in health coverage and benefits, will lead the area’s Upshaw contingent that

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had run its course for us. We weren’t getting the bang for our bucks like we needed.”

Those changes on strategy led to attendance at an ag machinery expo in Louisville, Ken., which gave HEDC officials the opportunity to go face-to-face with machinery

also includes a variety of insurance options from auto and home to health, life and commercial insurance and HR consulting.

“We pretty much do everything except 401Ks, and we might be getting into that pretty soon,” Perez said. “We want to educate people on the changes in health and car insurances.

manufacturers.

Not abandoning the World Ag Expo, the strategy shift now has HEDC looking into the maintenance and operation end of the wind industry rather than just farm development.

“I was amazed by the number of people who knew about Hereford,” Kitten said. “We wanted to get exposure out to more things and people than the same ones we have over

“We plan on conducting seminars and getting involved in chamber events.”

A native of Dimmitt, Perez is familiar with this area of the Panhandle and has connections to Hereford with relatives attending public schools here.

Although Upshaw is specifically built for insurance in the Panhandle,

the last three-four years.”

Those efforts are paying off, he added, as officials work to delve deeper into their development strategy.

While not abandoning its bell cow as agriculture remains the leading business in the county, at the heart of that is a desire to diversify business interest in Hereford and Deaf Smith County beyond that to include a number of other potential

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce president Sharon Hodges, right, presents Chris Perez of Upshaw Insurance with its first dollar of profit during Wednesday’s ribbon cutting.

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entities.

“We are looking for manufacturing and industrial companies, as well as anything ag related,” Kitten said. “The main focus is on things that are job creating.”

He added that all economic development endeavors are under state mandates to be job creating despite recent legislative decisions that have severely limited and cut state

national and international companies.

funding to assist communities in landing companies.

Kitten did say he is currently working with a company, which has requested to remain anonymous for the time being, about setting up shop in Deaf Smith County.

“We have a good chance to land them,” he said. “It is an out-of-state company, and this is exactly what we’re trying to attract.”

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became official following a 21-day, state-mandated waiting period.

Although familiar with the district, Blankenship said her first months at the top have been educational.

“What did I learn? Learning is a lifetime endeavor. I am learning every day,” she said. “I made it through the first year with the help of many, including the HISD Board of Trustees.

“What do I need to improve upon? We are striving for improvements every day.”

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Steer validation for 4-H, FFA on the horizon

has just ended, reality is the 2017-18 is fast approaching with classes set to begin Monday, Aug. 21 and will mark the first opening of a school year with Blankenship at the helm.

“My goal for 2017-18 is to improve morale and create an environment of pride – not only in our school district, but also in our community,” she said. “We will work on the board goals and those set by the District Leadership Team.”

Among those goals are providing instruction that encourages critical thinking and creativity while providing analysis of that instruction that promotes learning

From Contributed Sources

My goal for 2017-18 is to improve morale and create an environment of pride – not only in our school district, but also in our community. We will work on the board goals and those set by the District Leadership Team.

Sheri Blankenship HISD Superintendent

In a recent assessment of the completed 2016-17 year, Blankenship noted there were far, far more positives to the school year than negatives.

In addition to the continuing academic improvement of all students and professional development of staff, she pointed to success that UIL academic teams had at state competition – where HISD ultimately ended up ranked fourth in the state overall – as well as achievements by Hereford High School athletic teams and individual athletes.

While the 2016-17 year

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for all students; having supplemental services to support the academic needs of students including technology that enhances curriculum, instruction and professional learning; ensuring all staff meets high quality standards and are afforded opportunities for professional growth; and maintaining an environment that is attractive and safe for all students.

“We also want to strive for excellence in the area of communication and collaboration with parents and community members to create partnerships that will enhance learning for all stu-

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With almost a year under her belt at the helm, HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship is looking forward to the opportunities and challenges the 2017-18 school year will bring.

BRAND/John Carson dents,” she added.

Also among those goals is one dealing with what Blankenship deemed the lone dark spot for the 2016-17 year – the failure of a $45 million bond issue on May 6 – in which officials want to create an opportunity for a bond’s passage to increase “efficiency and effectiveness of our facilities.”

Glad to have the first school year under her belt, Blankenship is also looking forward to the start of a new one.

“The 2017-18 school, as

with any school year, brings about excitement, fun and an opportunity for acceleration for all children in our district,” she said. “It will also likely bring many challenges – particularly concerning funding and facility concerns that include safety and security issues.

“As a school district and community, we will work together to bring about what is best for our students. We have never been a community to back down from the challenges that face us nor will we start now.”

Validation for all Deaf Smith County 4-H and FFA steers that will be shown at local, area and major stock shows in 2017-18 will take place at the Project Center in the Deaf Smith County Bull Barn, June 21-22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The validation fee is $20 per head of livestock.

All youth and a parent/ guardian must be present to sign paperwork. Steers will not be validated without a parent present. These will be the only dates that validation will be done.

If you cannot be present, contact Deaf Smith County AgriLife Extension Agent Rick Auckerman at 806364-3573 to make other arrangements.

Officials of major livestock shows in Texas par-

ticipate in a program supported by Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Education Agency, Department of Agricultural Education.

All 4-H and FFA steers exhibited at livestock shows are required to be identified appropriately with an official Texas Steer Visual/ Electronic Identification (EID) Tag, tattoo, nose print and DNA assay. A special tag set has been designed specifically for the Texas 4-H/FFA Steer Validation Program.

Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

For additional information, contact Auckerman.

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Urbanczyk to wed Sept. 9

Seven years and counting

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Perfect attendance for an entire school year is something worth touting, and the 10 campuses within Hereford Independent School District do just that.

An error forced one student at Hereford Junior High (HJH) from being recognized with his schoolmates for perfect attendance during the 2016-17 year. Eric Lucio, left, receives his perfect attendance certificate from HJH principal Cuca Salinas last week. While an accomplishment, Lucio’s recognition comes with a caveat. The 2016-17 year, marked the seventh consecutive for perfect attendance for Lucio, who has not been absent since entering pre-K. In addition to looking forward to taking part in athletics and band as he moves to seventh grade, Lucio also hopes to maintain his perfect attendance through high school graduation in 2023.

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Caleb Urbanczyk and Bailey Wood announce their engagement and plans to be joined in wedlock.

Wood is the daughter of Ty Wood and Patrice Wright. She graduated from Hedley High School in 2014. She earned an associate degree from Amarillo College in 2016 and is currently employed at BSA. Caleb is the son of Kevin Urbanczyk and Rhonda Urbanczyk. He graduated from Vega High School in 2013.

He earned an associate degree from Clarendon College in 2015. He is currently employed at Roadrunner Cattle Company.

The couple plans to be married on Sept. 9.

Caleb Urbanczyk and Bailey Wood are planning a Sept. 9 wedding after announcing their engagement.

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35th Parade of Breeds opens Thurs.

From Contributed Sources

The 35th annual Panhandle Parade of Breeds junior heifer and steer show is set for June 15-17 at the Ollie Liner Center in Plainview.

Cattle and junior exhibitors will be arriving Thursday, June 15, according to Parade of Breeds president Michael Dawson.

Entries can be made online and will close Sunday, June 11. Late entries will only be accepted from 1-3 p.m., on Thursday, June 15.

Steer weight cars and steer classification is set for 5-8 p.m., on Thursday, June 15 and will continue into the morning of June 16. Heifer check-in is 5-8 p.m., on June 15.

The entire show is a “blow-and-show” event.

The show schedule kicks off with Showmanship competition at 10 a.m., Friday, June 16. Exhibitors are divided into three age divisions in two categories – Heifer and Steer. Winners will receive a prize and gift certificates with $500 scholarships also going to the top two senior finishers.

Heifer judging commences at 10 a.m., Friday, June 16 in Ring A. Show coordinator Mary Bass said judging in Ring B will begin 30 minutes after Ring A starts. Mark Core of Pleasantville, Iowa, and Lubbock’s Kody Lucherk are the scheduled judges.

The Supreme Champion Heifer in Ring A will re-

Successful haul

ceive $1,000. Ring B is a prize show.

Judging for progress steers – those weighing 876 pounds and more – will begin at 6 p.m., Friday, June 16. A $500 prize will go to the champion progress steer.

Prospect steer judging for steers weighing less than 875 will start at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 17 with the Grand Champion taking home $1,000.

Viewing of all cattle shows and contests is free and open to the public.

There is no admission fee to the Ollie Liner Center.

A complete schedule, show rules and entry information is available online at www.panhandleparadeofbreeds.com.

The Hereford Kiwanis Club’s medical equipment drive June 3 at Hereford Community Center was a rousing success, according to club members, as Kiwanians Macy Lopez, left, and Marcos Castro, right, flank Kerry Struve, who made a donation to the cause. Some 34 pieces of medical equipment were donated during the three-hour drive, including knee braces, walking boots, canes, bathroom assistance chairs, mattress pads, shower chairs and wheelchairs.

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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.

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The Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Jailer positions.

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Castro County Healthcare of Dimmitt, Texas is accepting applications for a Staff Accountant. Preferred qualifications include Associate or Bachelor’s degree, healthcare experience or Master’s in Healthcare Administration would be a plus. Looking for a motivated and energetic person to fill this position. Purpose of the job is to support the CFO in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance Department. Should be familiar with all accounting and bookkeeping procedures.

You may submit a completed online application at www.plainsmemorial. com or come by and apply in the Human Resource Department at 310 W. Halsell in Dimmitt, Texas.

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Applications will be accepted 8:30 to 4:30 m-f.

Applications may be picked up and returned to the Deaf Smith Co. Treasurer’s Office, Room 206 in the Deaf Smith Co. Courthouse 235 East 3rd street, Hereford, Texas.

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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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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., 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.

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.

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Top of 3-5A rules the postseason softball roost

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

The top three teams in District 3-5A showed why they finished that way as Canyon, Randall and Hereford dominated the 2017 All-District selections.

The league champion Lady Eagles, who the Region 1 title before falling in the Class 5A state semifinals, led the way with a total of nine selections and ruled the postseason individual awards securing Player of the Year, coOffensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year.

In addition, they placed four more on the All-District first team and one on the second team.

The district runner-up Lady Raiders sported the Newcomer of the Year and co-Offensive Player of the Year, while putting three on the first All-District team and two on the second.

The Lady Whitefaces, who finished third in 3-5A, had the next most honorees with Erica Ramirez tabbed for the first-team All-District infield, Danielle Pena for the first-team outfield and Abrie Castillo in the first-team circle.

Another Lady Herd trio made the second team as infielder Mickey Enriquez, outfielder Leslie Castillo and catcher Haylie Valdez were honored.

“Landing six on the AllDistrict teams is great for the program,” Hereford coach Ashley Marquez

Junior star Abrie Castillo earned her second straight first-team selection to lead six Lady Whitefaces onto All-District 3-5A teams for 2017.

BRAND/John Carson said. “I believe it is the most Hereford has had in many, many year. After the great season this team had, it is great to see six of them get recognized

for their talent and hard work.

“Hereford softball is finally being looked at as a program on the rise.”

Leading the way for the Lady Herd was junior Abrie Castillo, who earned her second consecutive first-team recognition.

A consistent performer

in the circle – where she amassed 250 strikeouts in 162 2/3 innings while only walking 35 and posting a 2.11 ERA – she is also the team’s best allaround offensive threat.

Her .458 batting average was second on the team as she shared the team lead in total hits (44) and doubles (14) and led the way in home runs (10), triples (3) and RBI (44).

She was also second on the team with 30 runs scored and had 27 of her total 44 hits go for extra bases to post a team-high .979 slugging percentage.

Ramirez, a senior, put on a show in her final year on the Lady Whiteface diamond. She tied Castillo for the team lead in total hits and doubles and was second in home runs (7) and RBI (28) while scoring a team-high 31 runs and hitting .440 (3rd). She only struck out 8 times in 109 plate appearances.

Pena worked her way up the batting order from No. 7 to No. 2 during her sophomore season and posted a .349 batting average with 30 total hits, 9 doubles, 3 homers, 14 RBI and 25 runs scored.

“Abrie is the core of the team in the pitching circle and a presence in the batter’s box,” Marquez said.

“Erica stepped up big this as the senior leader and was that leader every coach wants on their team to keep everyone going strong.

“Danielle is the heart of the outfield in center and came up big for us at the plate this year.”

A pair of seniors led the second-team contingent in Leslie Castillo and Enriquez with Valdez coming off her junior season.

Leslie Castillo saved the

All-District first-teamer Erica Ramirez shared the team lead in total hits (44) and doubles (14), while finishing second in home runs (7) and RBI (28) this season.

BRAND/John Carson best for last as she led the team in hitting with a .472 average after batting just .303 as a junior. She had 34 total hits with a home run, 7 doubles, 16 RBI and 16 runs scored.

After leading the team in hitting last season, Enriquez saw her average dip some – from .457 to .398 – but was second on the team in total hits (43) with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 15 RBI and 25 runs scored.

Manning the No. 5

spot in the order, Valdez bumped her batting average from .231 last year to .344 while knocking out 33 total hits that included 13 doubles and a homer.

She finished the season with 19 RBI and 14 runs scored.

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2017 All-District 3-5A Softball Player of the Year Kyra Lair, Canyon

Coach of the Year Nicole Coffee, Canyon

Offensive Player of the Year Makenzie Moore, Canyon; Kamry Perez, Randall Defensive Player of the Year Sloane Precure, Canyon

Newcomer of the Year Caya Lucero, Randall

Utility Player of the Year Madison Lowry, Amarillo; Analisa Villa, Plainview

Lady Herd sophomore Danielle Pena made her presence felt to earn postseason honors in the All-District 3-5A first-team outfield.

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First Team Erica Chavez, Plainview Jasmine Bernal, Palo Duro Jessica Sisemore, Randall, Abrie Castillo, Hereford Stephanie Castillo, Caprock Brooke Parker, Canyon Candain Callahan, Canyon Braleigh Hurd, Randall Erica Ramirez, Hereford Stephanie Perez, Caprock Dakota Newsom, Canyon Sarah Bell, Canyon Kallie Marting, Randall Jordyn Bell, Amarillo Danielle Pena, Hereford Beatriz Escareega, Dumas

Second Team Courtney Williams, Canyon Haylie Valdez, Hereford Brianna Shaw, Palo Duro Yasmin Martinez, Dumas Sydney Nevares, Plainview Sydney Greeson, Amarillo Daisy Martinez, Dumas Macey Mayberry, Plainview Jenna Sepada, Plainview Valeria Contreras, Caprock Mickey Enriquez, Hereford Anjelica Arenivar, Dumas Kate Hernandez, Amarillo Gissel Acuna, Palo Duro Kylie Hura, Randall Leslie Castillo, Hereford Samara Diaz, Randall Jezebel Martinez, Caprock

Senior Mickey Enriquez ripped 43 total hits, plated 15 runs and scored 25 more to earn second-team All-District 3-5A honors.

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COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Monday, June 12 Lady Herd Track Camp 3rd-8th graders – 9-11 a.m.

Whiteface Stadium

Tuesday, June 13 Herd Baseball Camp 3rd-9th graders – 9 a.m.-noon HHS baseball field

Tuesday, June 13 Lady Herd Track Camp 3rd-8th graders – 9-11 a.m.

Whiteface Stadium

Wednesday, June 14 Herd Baseball Camp 3rd-9th graders – 9 a.m.-noon HHS baseball field

Wednesday, June 14 Lady Herd Track Camp 3rd-8th graders – 9-11 a.m.

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Thursday, June 15 Herd Baseball Camp 3rd-9th graders – 9 a.m.-noon HHS baseball field

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Former Lady Herd standouts and current Clarendon College starters, from left, Mia Castaneda, Lizet Sosa and Chauntel Acosta help 6-year-old Sophia Ramirez, 7-year-old Teagan Thomas and 8-year-old Jocelyn Higareda during camp. BRAND/JohnCarson

Ex-Lady Herd stars lend hand with hoop camp

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

There was a sense of nostalgia and a definite collegiate feel to the Lady Herd Basketball Camp this week.

The camp took place MondayThursday in the triple gym at Hereford High School with a morning session for younger players and an afternoon one for players in junior high.

A total of 90 girls took part in the camp with 30 attending the morning sessions and 60 in the afternoon.

“Summer camp went really well again this year,” Hereford coach Christy Connally said. “We coaches, players and ex-players all enjoy working camp and giving back to the community.”

The camp focuses on fundamentals with each session consisting of age- and skill-appropriate activities to enhance shooting, rebounding, dribbling and ball handling.

As usual, a bevy of current Lady Whitefaces – including Liz Ramirez, Sam Lookingbill and Andrea Valenzuela among others

– joined Connally and assistant coach Sarah Hobbs in putting campers through their paces.

A highlight for campers was the inclusion of former Lady Herd stars and current Clarendon College starters Mia Castaneda, Lizet Sosa and Chauntel Acosta on the teaching staff.

“A lot of our high school players helped us with all the campers and provided more one-onone work with each camper,” Connally said. “It was also a privilege to have our ex-players now playing college ball at Clarendon

return for the summer to assist us with camp.

“As usual, they took on the challenge of coaching our younger campers, as well as our junior hig group. They did a fantastic job.”

The girls camp season continues Monday when the Lady Herd Track Camp leaves the blocks at Whiteface Stadium.

Under the tutelage of Lady Herd track and Whiteface cross country coach Jose Huerta, the camp runs from 9-11 a.m., through Thursday.

The boys summer camp slate starts this week with the Herd Baseball Camp at the varsity baseball field adjacent to Whiteface Stadium.

Herd coach Bryan Moore, who just ended his first season at the helm, will direct the camp for incoming third-ninth graders from Tuesday-Friday with daily sessions from 9 a.m.-noon.

The fee for both camps is $40 with registration set for 30 minutes prior to the start of their first sessions on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.

Seniors make the most of Medicare’s drug coverage

By Bob Moos

A stalwart behind the dish, junior Haylie Valdez increased her batting average from .231 last year to .344 to make the All-District second team.

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the circle,” Marquez said.

“Mickey had the magic glove for us at second base and was consistent for us all season both fielding and hitting.

“Leslie did a complete turnaround from her junior to senior years. This year, she was one who was going to touch a ball in the batter’s box and make diving catches in left field.”

Plainview and Amarillo shared top honors for 3-5A Utility Player of the Year, while the Lady Bulldogs placed one on the first team and three on the second. The Lady Sandies had one firstteam selection and two on second team.

Caprock and Dumas had four selections each with the Lady Longhorns placing two each on the first and second teams, while the Lady Demons had a first-team choice and three on the second team.

Palo Duro rounded out the honors with three total selections – a firstteamer and two secondteamers.

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Also, your resources can’t exceed $13,820 if you’re single or $27,600 if you’re married.

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(Bob Moos is Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.)

First HISD credit exams begin Wednesday Saving her best for last, senior Leslie Castillo upped her batting average from .303 to a team-leading .472 this season to earn a spot in the All-District second-team outfield. BRAND/John Carson

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 are available for questions and to 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 806-3637600.