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Bad outweighs good in bond aftermath

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series on the HISD Board of Trustees’ examination of why its recent bond issue failed. The series will detail comments heard from the community, results of voter surveys and future considerations.)

As the Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Board of

Trustees began its look Monday into why its most recent bond issue failed, one answer became obviously clear – there was far more negative opinion than positive within the community.

The board opened its examination of a $45 million bond that was soundly defeated on May 6 – the second HISD bond defeat

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since 2015 – during a called meeting Monday.

HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship asked board members to relay comments heard about the bond from the community as she wrote them on poster paper to post on the wall.

Requesting positive comments first, there was largely silence as few trustees could relate good things

they had heard about the bond.

“A lot of people said it should have passed,” District II Trustee Carolyn Waters said. “Senior citizens who already had tax exemptions said that someone had taken care of their kids when it came to schools, and we needed to take of those kids in school now.”

The only other positive comment came from District VII’s Clay PLEASE SEE BOND | 3

County burn ban reinstated

Hydrating

Learning mom’s lesson on fly fishing Page 6

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Moore’s first camp proves a success Page 9

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Today

Mostly Sunny High: 100º Low: 65º

Sunrise: 6:36 a.m. Sunset: 9:06 p.m.

Wind: S 15 MPH Precipitation: 20% Humidity: 41% UV Index: 10 of 10

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Mostly Sunny High: 101º Low: 67º

Sunrise: 6:37 a.m. Sunset: 9:06 p.m.

Wind: SSW 10 MPH Precipitation: 0% Humidity: 38% UV Index: 10 of 10

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Moslty Sunny High: 100º Low: 63º

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Wind: ESE 14 MPH Precipitation: 20% Humidity: 34% UV Index: 10 of 10

HEREFORD HISTORY 20 years ago • June 21, 1997

Hospital board honors Dr. Johnson Dr. Howard Johnson was honored by the Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board of Directors in the recognition of 32 years of dedicated service to the hospital and community, as well as his unprecedented delivery of 5,000 babies.

INDEX News.................................2-3 Opinion................................4 Agriculture........................5 Outdoors............................6 Classifieds..........................7 Religion...............................8 Sports.................................9 Community.........................10

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With the sun beating down and temperatures cresting 100 degrees, 8-year-old Noe Maydon hydrates following a drill to get ready for another during the Herd Baseball Camp last week. For more on the camp, see Sports, page 9.

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The rapid onset of summer weather – and its accompanying dangers – have prompted Deaf Smith County officials to reinstate the county’s ban on outdoor burning.

Deaf Smith County Judge D.J. Wagner issued the order to reinstate the burn ban Monday.

“It has been real dry lately,” Wagner said.

“Saturday, there was 4 percent humidity and 108-degree temperatures. When conditions get like that it does not take long for things to dry out.

“Couple that with an abundance of existing fuel, and we have to do what we can to prevent fires. Until conditions improve, the ban will remain in effect.”

Under law, Wagner’s reinstatement of the burn ban is effective for 10 days – at which time a vote of the county commissioners court is required to continue or lift it.

Wagner said discussion and a vote on the burn ban will be on the agenda for the next Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, June 26.

While Deaf Smith had been one of the few Panhandle counties holding out against calling a burn ban over the past two months, the reinstatement came at the request of Hereford Fire Marshal and county Emergency PLEASE SEE BAN | 3

Government auction to feature plethora of items

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

A veritable cornucopia of items that range from things you can drive, ride, tow, haul, pull, push, sit in, sit on, store, press, print, scrape and play that come in sizes varying from those big enough for industrial use to those you can hold in one hand will be on the block Saturday in a governmental surplus auction in Hereford.

Excess items from Deaf Smith

County, City of Hereford and Her- “There are lots of vehicles involved. eford Independent School There are 12 from the county District (HISD), as well as adand at least 12 more from ditional ones from the cities the city. Plus, there is lot of of Friona and Dimmitt will equipment from the schools. be up for bid at Deaf Smith “Everyone’s putting a lot of County Bull Barn starting at rolling equipment in there.”

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Not an annual event, Wag“We’ve been working on ner added the auctions are this for a while,” Deaf Smith held “when equipment piles County Judge D.J. Wagner up.”

BARTELS said as the commissioners Among the vehicles Herecourt set the date of the ford will have in the auction auction during its June 12 meeting. are four Hereford Police Depart-

ment (HPD) patrol units, a pick-up and dump truck, as well as three vehicles assigned for city possession after they were seized in HPD arrests.

“We do it to get rid of excess and old equipment,” Hereford Assistant City Manager Steve Bartels said.

“By law, we have to dispose of it through an auction or by sealed bid.

The auction is a much easier process. It is much easier than sealed PLEASE SEE AUCTION | 3

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June 16 Randy Ray Fellers, 57, arrested for driving while intoxicated.

June 17 Jorge Gutierrez Ramos, 25, arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest/search/transportation.

June 18 Jesse Matthew Tijerina, 41, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

David Lucio, 42, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Valarie Annett Barrientos, 29, arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Maricella Ann Perez, 39, arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Orlando Valadez, 34, arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

Jonathan Paul Moreno, 28, arrested for aggravated robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, evading arrest or detention, possession of marijuana and driving while intoxicated.

June 19 Pedro Lopez, 18, arrested for theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Erik Castro, 20, arrested for a civil charge of contempt of court.

Sandra Huerta, 53, arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office June 18 Adrian Gutierrez, 19, arrested for an enhanced charge of driving while license invalid.

Rosendo Rodriguez, 47, arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Eduardo Garcia, 32, arrested for possession of a

controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Reports Hereford Police Department June 16 Indecency with a child was reported in the 1500 block of Plains.

A dog bite was reported in the 700 block of Stanton.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of Jowell Avenue.

June 18 Minor in possession of alcohol was reported in the 200 block of Avenue K. June 19 An unattended death was reported in the 200 block of Kibbe Street.

Tampering with a government document was reported in the 200 block of Lee Avenue that led to an arrest.

Theft was reported in

the 1100 block of East Park Avenue.

Attempted burglary of a habitation was reported in the 400 block of Avenue D. Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office June 18 Criminal mischief was reported to deputies.

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon was reported to deputies.

June 17 Theft was reported in the 300 block of West 15th Street.

An unattended death was reported in the 500 block of West 15th Street.

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

Burglary of a habitation was reported in the 400 block of North Avenue K. Assault was reported in the 200 block of Avenue F.

Steer validation for FFA, 4-H this week From Contributed Sources

Validation for all Deaf Smith County 4-H and FFA steers that will be shown at local, area and major stock shows in 201718 will take place at the Project Center in the Deaf Smith County Bull Barn on Wednesday and Thursday 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 806-364-3573 to make other arrangements.

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.

For additional information, contact Auckerman.

Acapulco Tropical, 201 Main St., Deaf Smith County, Hereford Texas 79045 has applied for renewal of their Private Club Beverage Permit.

Officers: President Felipe Chavez Secretary Josephine Chavez.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF HEREFORD, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TAKE NOTICE that the City Commission of the City of Hereford, Texas, shall convene at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st day of August, 2017, at the City Hall, 224 N. Lee Street, Hereford, Texas and, during such meeting, the City Commission will consider the passage of an ordinance or ordinances authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) the construction of public works, to wit: improvements to the city waterworks system consisting of the development of the City’s well field for additional water supply including the drilling of additional wells and the installation of a collection system and related equipment, and (ii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and purposes and the financing thereof, such certificates to be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the net revenues of the City’s combined waterworks and sewer systems. The certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271.

Suzanne Finch City Secretary City of Hereford

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N. Hwy 385 • 806-364-2160 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 Mondays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m.

- 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-3460134 • 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 Employees 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

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• 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 • 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.

• 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, 806-3460134 • 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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been caused by someone burning trash.

FROM PAGE 1 “That was the last straw,” TurServices Director ney said. “We have Dean Turney. had fires. We had “I asked that it a busy weekend, be reinstated,” and it seems to Turney said. be getting worse.

“We’re starting We have been able to have extended WAGNER to contain them, periods with no but one could get rain and excessive away from us. We heat, and things want to do what are drying out.” we can to prevent Turney reported that, so we reinan uptick in grass stated the ban. fires in the area “We all need to with local firebe careful. Until fighters being diswe get some moispatched to four ture, the ban will separate ones durTURNEY remain in effect. ing the past week.

We’re hoping to The tipping point, he added, came get some moisture so we Sunday when crews bat- can get some relief and tled a grass fire that had hopefully lift it.”

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McNeely, who reported people were pleased there was more transparency involved with this bond as opposed to 2015.

However, he quickly added there was just as many, if not more, comments bemoaning a lack of transparency.

“Some felt there weren’t enough details of the bond put forth,” he said.

Beyond that, no trustee had further positive comments to report.

By contrast, when the topic turned to negative comments, trustees and even a former board member in attendance have a plethora of responses to relay.

The overwhelming comments heard by District V’s Robert de la Cruz – and those echoed by several other members – was the bond cost too much and people did not want the tax increase.

He added that many questioned the bond’s most expensive item – construction of an early childhood development center for $17 million – as “building another building to babysit.”

“There was an overall lack of support and trust on where the money was going,” said Angel Barela of District VI, who was board president during the recent bond vote.

“They felt the decisions on expenditures would be made by administrators.

“There was a general lack of understanding of how a bond works.”

District III’s Emily Wade said many wanted the current obligations for the Career and Technology Education facility at Hereford High School met before approving a bond

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AUCTION: When all was said and done, the negative community comments on the May 6 HISD bond far outweighed the positive as displayed at Monday’s called meeting of the HISD Board of Trustee. BRAND/John Carson issue. and former board memBarela added comments ber Krynson Jesko, who had been heard about apparently had heard as “trimming the fat” from much – if not more – on the top of the district’s ad- the bond from community ministration ladder, while members.

McNeely said the district In addition to confirmneeded “more informed ing other trustee reports, people” relaying Jesko also heard bond information comments about to the public. concerns that conWaters added that struction prices the district need to for the buildings have more school involved in the personnel on board bond were inflated with a bond’s pasand that potential sage. tax payments from The board’s newwind energy entiBARELA est member, Bobby ties came too late Rodriguez of Disto assist the meatrict II, heard complaints sure’s passage. about numerous mainteThe predominant comnance issues at district ment she reported hearing elementary schools and was a distinct community desires for focus to be preference for construcplaced on rectifying those. tion of a new high school Intermingled with trust- and the “firing” of teachee comments were those ers before resorting to from audience member constructing new build-

ings.

“This has turned into a community fight,” she said, adding that numerous community members wanted questions answered on why HISD’s student population was not growing like those of surrounding districts.

As Blankenship posted the negative comments on the wall aside the three positives, trustees received an illustration of the situation they are confronting in determining ways to move forward and address district needs the bond was to help resolve.

“The biggest result from the bond vote I have heard is that people are becoming more defensive of the way they voted and determined to stick to their guns,” McNeely said. “This issue is polarizing the community.”

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plus equipment about every two years.

A majority of the HISD ofFROM PAGE 1 ferings are electronics that include computers, cambids.

“Once the auction is over, eras, music players, Palm it is done. We get our money Pilots, projectors, scanners, fairly quickly and are able cables and printers.

“The equipment has run to get rid of the stuff. It also allows people from the local its course for our use,” Ruscommunity a chance to bid sell said. “We try to take any junk to an auction, on items.” but we have gotten Bartels said an our use out of the online auction is stuff.” another avenue for As an example, he disposal of surplus cited several of the property, but that computer-related also has its probitems where it is spelems when comcifically noted the pared to a straight units should be conauction. sidered only as parts.

The single-largest RUSSELL Although the auccontributor to the tion is set for Saturevent is HISD, which has an extensive list of day, viewing of all surplus equipment will be available items.

“We have a lot of stuff,” Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at HISD Assistant Superinten- the Bull Barn.

The auction is being condent of Support Services Terry Russell said. “There ducted by Panhandle Aucis a lot of computer stuff, tion Service with Brice Busas well as some vehicles. We by serving as auctioneer.

Wagner said proceeds always have surplus equipment we need to get rid of.” from the auction are used Russell said the district to offset expenses at the strives to rid itself of sur- Bull Barn.

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Texas Lightning Lightning strikes each night, in the same place, at the same appointed hour, within fifty miles of Hereford. If you haven’t witnessed this spectacle recently —or ever— this solitary wonder is worth the trip to Palo Duro Canyon Amphitheatre for a performance of the outdoor historical drama “Texas.”

If you’re muttering “been there, done that,” be advised that this ain’t your mama’s Texas. Now in its 52nd year of production, the original Paul Green script, special effects, music and characters have been revised, streamlined and invigorated for a thoroughly entertaining evening of theatre under the stars. Audiences are spellbound by the cutting-edge special effects, including projected images, walls of fire, a beautiful water ALL IN show, fireworks, theatriKerrie Womble Steiert cal lighting, professional sound and the aforementioned lightning bolt, a thunderous boom sparked by 450 feet of militarygrade detonating cord.

But the true star of the production is the ancient canyon itself, carved thousands of years ago by water erosion from a fork of the Red River, and widened by incessant prairie winds.

With the 800-foot canyon walls as its colorful canvas, the saga of the Texas Panhandle is selectively told, focusing mainly on the 1880s conflict between cattle barons, homesteading farmers, railroad executives and politicians who nurtured opposing visions for the future of Texas.

The roles of secondary cast members have been expanded and gifted with more nuanced dialogue, mining humor from the ranch cowhands. The feisty character of cowgirl Parmalee Flynn, once rendered as a mere cartoon, very nearly steals the show from the predictable female lead role, Elsie McLean. The scene where the Texas cattleman goes to Austin to advance his agenda with state lawmakers is no longer strangled by historic minutiae, but played strictly for laughs at the expense of favorite whipping boys—lawyers and politicians.

The Texas production has been plagued in the past by its dated and cringe-worthy representation of “cowboys and injuns.” Historically speaking, the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon in 1874 was the Southern Plains Indians’ last effort at military resistance against encroaching white settlers. After their defeat by Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie and the Fourth U.S. Cavalry, the Comanche would fight no more forever, surrendering to internment on reservations in Indian Territory.

Through the years, the outdoor musical of Texas has grappled with its portrayal of the Comanche, The Lords of The Plains. Finally, the role and history of the Comanche Nation has largely been rectified in the script through lines spoken by Quanah Parker, who personifies the suffering of displaced Native American people after the mindless slaughter of their horses and bison. The tragic, violent collision of cultures still haunts the canyon walls, culminating in the towering, spectral vision of a Native American woman singing her Comanche prayer during the second act of Texas.

The Panhandle wildfires of 2011 prompted the show’s production team to suspend the nightly fireworks display, a spectacular and popular part of the Texas finale. Rising to the challenge, the creative directorial staff chose to substitute “dancing waters,” achieved to stunning effect by combining 14 high-pressure nozzles, a water screen, LED lighting and six high-powered projectors. Fireworks have been restored to the production, in addition to the impressive, colored fountains of water rising in synchronized harmony with patriotic music and images.

The musicians who perform live during the show, including Hereford’s own Jan Walser, add immeasurably to its fun, energy and sentiment. A poignant, new song entitled “West Texas Rains”

by James Hobbs was added to the show in the aftermath of tragedy. On Aug. 12, 2013, five Texas cast members were killed in a car crash. The first performance of the musical after the accident was shattering for the surviving cast and crew, who were drenched halfway through by a sudden west Texas thunderstorm—but sensing the presence of angels— powered through the evening’s show in tribute to their fallen friends.

That bittersweet performance inspired Hobbs to write the ballad that is now sung nightly as a permanent part of Texas.

The outdoor musical of Texas opens with the magnificent, iconic silhouette of a horse and rider bearing our state flag as they trail the top rim of Palo Duro Canyon. The show comes full circle with a finale that never fails to bring my heart into my throat at the sight of the six riders, thundering past in turn with the six flags of Texas, concluding with the Stars and Stripes, shining brightly in the gathering darkness.

Wednesday June 21, 2017

Governor signs biennial state budget into law

Tales of Deaf Smith County “Life is all about how you handle Plan B.” Anonymous

The county is truly indebted to Sheriff Roberson for this collection, which has been kept up to When J.O. “Jack” Newell became date with pictures of the county’s sheriff at the end of Sheriff Mill- sheriffs. er’s term, he became the ninth Travis McPherson served as sheriff of Deaf Smith County. sheriff from 1970-83. The sherNewell, a former dry goods store iff’s office, as well as other law clerk who later owned and oper- enforcement departments, were ated a dry goods store, was serv- kept busy during this time with a ing as deputy at the time of Sher- focus on vegetable harvest workiff Miller’s death. Newell served ers’ concerns and changes in the three terms as sheriff. local economy.

J.C. Reese served as sheriff from Joe Brown, the county’s only 1946-52. Reese was a quiet, well- Hispanic sheriff, replaced liked sheriff. He, as did Sheriff McPherson. Brown left a legacy all Newell, had fairly peaceful terms his own due to his honesty, fairin office. He later became a pro- ness and outstanding service to bation officer and public the county. Brown served school teacher. from 1983-2000.

Lowell Sharp, who Brent Harrison, who served as sheriff from served from 2001-12, is 1952- 58, also had a now serving the communirather quiet time while ty as chief of Hereford Poin office. When his last lice Department. Harrison term was ending, Sharp seems to have had law enresigned to become a proforcement “in his blood” bation officer. as he began serving in Charles Skelton, who the police department in Carolyn Waters was one of Sheriff Sharp’s his late teens. Some other deputies, was appointed teachers and I remember to replace Sharp. After complet- Harrison as a shy little boy, and ing that term, Skelton ran for the we have certainly enjoyed observoffice and won. However, he re- ing his successes since then. signed before the term ended due J. Dale Butler, who had served to a family tragedy. as deputy for several years, beEd Roberson, who was a deputy came sheriff in 2012. This tall with Sheriff Skelton, was appoint- red-head can be as gentle as a ed to replace Skelton and served lamb, but as tough as nails when as sheriff from 1966-70. Rober- the need arises. He is certainly son was the son of long-time Deaf dedicated to the position.

Smith County residents Jeff and With the county, city and state Lassie Roberson. He had worked law enforcement officers servfor Breitling Jewelry of Hereford ing the city and the county, Deaf and was a city policeman for five Smith County citizens can feel years before serving as a sheriff’s safer as these officers truly live deputy and later as sheriff. the motto “to serve and protect.”

After resigning as sheriff to Do take the opportunity as take a position in Austin in the often as possible to say “thank Records and Identification De- you” to any and all of our first repartment of the Texas Depart- sponders. They certainly deserve ment of Public Safety, Roberson our thanks and too often we fail donated his collection of sheriffs’ to show our support. photos to Deaf Smith County Museum. He had spent spare time “Let your life yield a sweet, winand financed the project, which some melody that this old world had been displayed in his court- needs so desperately. Yes, you can, house office. if you will!” Charles R. Swindoll

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott on June 12 signed Senate Bill 1, legislation that appropriates some $217 billion to pay for the state’s next two-year fiscal period.

“I am once again signing a budget that addresses the most pressing challenges faced by our state. This budget funds a life-saving overhaul of Child Protective Services, ensuring children in Texas’ foster care receive the protection they deserve,” Abbott stated in his proclamation. “Even in a tight budget climate, this budget prioritizes the safety and well-being of all Texans. It continues to fund our state’s role in securing the border, adding an additional 250 troopers to keep our communities safe. It funds STATE the state’s natural disaster response costs to provide CAPITAL state resources when disasHIGHLIGHTS ter strikes. And it better proEd Sterling tects our law enforcement officers across the state by funding grants for bulletproof vests.

“This budget ensures the workforce of today and tomorrow have the resources they need to keep Texas’ economy growing and thriving,” Abbott continued. “Under Senate Bill 1, all eligible prekindergarten students will receive a high-quality education by increasing standards statewide. And the state will remain competitive on the job creation front with funds to help Texas remain the best state in the nation for doing business.

“This budget achieves all of these goals while restraining state-controlled spending below the growth in the state’s estimated population and inflation. During the upcoming special session of the 85th Legislature, passage of legislation or a constitutional amendment to ensure the state continues to budget within responsible spending limitations will remain a top priority.”

List of items are vetoed Gov. Abbott further exercised his constitutional prerogative by vetoing approximately $120 million in line items from the 20182019 state budget.

Examples of funding vetoed by the governor include more than $86 million that had been earmarked for LIRAP, the Low Income Vehicle Repair Assistance, Retrofit and Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program; and - $6 million to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for air quality improvement programs in certain counties; - $4.7 million to the Texas Department of Public Safety for safety education; - $4.2 million to the Texas Lottery Commission for a bonus to lottery retailers; - $2.5 million to the Texas Soil and Water Conservation Board for water supply enhancement, primarily a brush-cutting program conducted on private land; - $2 million to the Texas Water Development Board to study aquifers and brackish groundwater; and - $860,000 in funding to the Secretary of State, for aid to colonias, substandard, unincorporated subdivisions. According to the Secretary of State, more 400,000 people reside in 2,294 colonias located primarily along the state’s 1,248-mile border with Mexico.

Abbott vetoes list of bills In addition to his June 12 vetoes of line items within the state budget bill, Gov. Abbott on June 15 vetoed 50 individual bills that had survived final votes in both House and Senate.

Among them were a few bills Abbott said he felt were duplicative of other bills he had approved.

Examples of other bills he struck down on their own merits were: - HB 462 by Tony Dale, R-Cedar Park, relating to the provision of notice of proposed rules by state agencies. Abbott wrote that the bill “has the potential to slow down the executive rulemaking process.”

- HB 1284 by Senfronia Thompson, DHouston, relating to the licensing and regulation of a journeyman lineman. Abbott said he vetoed the bill because he vetoed an identical bill that passed in the 2015 legislative session.

- HB 2943 by Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund. Abbott said the bill contains mandates that “are unnecessary and tie the hands of program administrators.”

All of the governor’s veto statements can be accessed at gov.texas.gov.

Depository operator named State Comptroller Glenn Hegar on June 14 announced the selection of Austin-based Lone Star Tangible Assets as the vendor that will partner with his office to build and operate the Texas Bullion Depository – the nation’s first state-administered gold bullion depository.

On June 12, Hegar named Tom Smelker, director of the state’s Treasury Operations, as the first administrator of the Texas Bullion Depository. Smelker has worked for the State Treasury for 30 years, including 10 years serving as director of Treasury Operations.

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

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

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Crop residue of growing importance to dryland farming

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

More dryland crop production is doubtlessly in the future for the Texas High Plains as irrigation well levels steadily continue to decline.

Wheat is among the crops that are an option in dryland production, and grazing is also important in that window.

Given the necessity of storing soil moisture to produce a crop, there’s a strong likelihood of producing no more than two crops in three years. That means intensifying the production level is important, says R. Louis Baumhardt, soil scientist at the USDAARS Conservation and Production Research Laboratory at Bushland.

Taking all of the profit possible out of cattle grazing wheat forage and grain sorghum residue could mean more profit from dryland farming. As an example from this year Baumhardt cited the possibility of $50 an acre from wheat grazing, and, with an average dryland wheat yield prospect of 15 bushels an acre at this year’s price of around $3 a bushel netting another $45 an acre for grain, but there’s a downside with grazing, says Baumhardt.

“Compaction as a result of grazing reduces moisture infiltration by 40 percent and soil erosion increases as well. No-till management of the crop may be the better way to get your grain yield,” he added.

In one of the research

R. Louis Baumhardt, soil scientist at the USDA-ARS Conservation and Production Research Laboratory at Bushland says on the southern Great Plains, dryland wheat and grain sorghum are grown in a wheat-sorghum-fallow rotation that consistently produces two crops in a three year cycle using precipitation stored in the soil. No tillage that leaves crop residue intact on the soil can enhance soil moisture storage.

Photo by Jim Steiert projects that Baumhardt performed some years ago with colleagues L. Wayne Greene of the Auburn University, Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn, Alabama, and Robert C. Schwartz of the USDA-Agricultural Research Service at Bushland, the scientists examined the interaction of a wheat-sorghum-fallow rotation that incorporated grazing. On the southern Great Plains, dryland wheat

A&M Vet Lab to host BRD seminar From Staff Reports

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has scheduled a seminar to provide insight and information to Panhandle producers on the recent advances made in understanding the Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) complex.

The seminar will offer attendees seven CEUs, while also providing the latest veterinary and research advances to understand BRD. Six specific topics will be addressed with segments being directed by experts in their respective fields.

Research leader Dr. Jeff Carroll of the USDA Livestock Issues Research Unit in Lubbock with delve into the influence of natural variations and feed supplements on beef cattle health.

Atypical thoughts about acute interstitial pneumonia will be led by Dr. Joe Neary, an assistant animal science professor at Texas Tech University.

Bovine coronaviruses and their role in BRD will be directed by emeritus Regents professor Dr. Robert Fulton of the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

BRD therapy and metaphylaxis and reasonable expectations expressed as number needed to treat will have Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Production Medicine/Clinical Pharmacology professor Dr. Mike Apley at its head.

Apley will lead a segment on antimicrobial resistance tracking, what it means and how it should be considered in designing treatment protocols.

The only segment not dealing with beef cattle will have Dr. Terry Lehenhauer, associated professor in the Population Health and Reproduction school of University of CaliforniaDavis College of Veterinary Medicine overseeing discus-

sions.

The seminar is Saturday, July 8 from 7:30 a.m.5 p.m., at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Amarillo.

Seminar fees are $100 and $35 for students with ID. Registration is available online at www.agriliferegister.tamu.edu/Bovine or by calling 979-845-2604.

and grain sorghum are grown in a wheat-sorghumfallow (WSF) rotation that consistently produces two crops in a three year cycle using precipitation stored in the soil.

Integration of cattle grazing on wheat forage and sorghum stubble intensi-

fies dryland production and increases profitability of the WSF rotation. Grazing, however, may result in soil compaction and reduced residue cover that decreases water conservation and crop yield. In their study, Baumhardt and colleagues attempted to quantify the effect of grazing on crop grain and residue yield and system productivity, soil properties like aggregation, and soil water storage in a dryland WSF rotation.

Cattle weight gain, forage and grain yield, residue production, precipitation, and soil water contents were measured for each rotation phase in a study.

Where wheat was grazedout cattle gained about 125 pounds an acre and decreased wheat residue by 90%. Without this residue, soil water storage during fallow was negligible and the subsequent sorghum crop failed. In other years, timely removal of grazing cattle from wheat did not decrease residue amounts or the subsequent sorghum crop.

“Grazing dryland wheat may successfully increase overall productivity of the wheat-sorghum-fallow cropping system provided wheat residue production is protected from grazeout,” said Baumhardt.

More and more Plains farmers are discovering that the crop residue cover left from no-till helps to store more water in the soil

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for subsequent crops by boosting the moisture infiltration rate, and reduces soil erosion as well.

“We’re thinking even an occasional use of a sweep plow helps moisture infiltration,” Baumhardt says.

In research with additional colleagues, Baumhardt says a measurement at planting showed a consistent increase in plant available soil water of one inch when utilizing no-till, compared to conventional stubble mulch tillage. This greater soil water content

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didn’t increase grain yield of wheat that averaged 2,290 pounds per acre for both no-till and stubble mulch practices, but did result in roughly 300 pounds per acre more sorghum yield for no-till compared with stubble mulch tillage in subsequent cropping.

Compared with conventional disk tillage, no-tillage retains residue and increases precipitation capture, which has the potential to reduce irrigation withdrawals from the Ogallala aquifer, Baumhardt says.

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A mentor Mom for the fine art of fly fishing

Fly fishing doesn’t happen by osmosis—somebody offers encouragement along the way.

I enjoy a summer or early fall fly fishing outing to trout country in the mountains on occasion.

This angler would not have arrived at appreciation for the finer things of clear water runs, white rushing riffles, promising pools, ambush undercuts, the pulse-quickening sight of rising trout, or the electrifying instant of a good fish taking a fly were it not for my late Mom, Earlene.

Dad certainly encouraged my angling. He didn’t mind if I occasionally bailed off the tractor a little before sundown on a summer evening to drive over to Running Water Draw east of Hart to try for channel catfish.

He pumped water into the playa on my uncle’s place a couple times so the catfish there would continue to thrive and kids had a place to fish.

He understood when a woman who asked to fish there told him that all her troubles just disappeared out there under the bobber on her line when she was fishing. I only saw him wield a fish-

CELEBRATING A GIFT--The opportunity to learn the fine craft of fly fishing came to the author thanks to a gift of equipment and time from his Mother, who shared summertime outings to New Mexico and Colorado streams including the Pecos and the South Fork of the Rio Grande.

Photo by Jim Steiert ing rod once —wrenches, the steering wheels and gear shifts of tractors, and shovels occupied his hands, not fishing rods.

Mom said she just wasn’t lucky enough to catch fish…though I remember the time I coached her into catching a nice rainbow trout.

She got so excited she jumped around in celebration.

Mom took me places to learn the fine sport, and

supplied me a little gear to hack at it with. There were many summertime treks to Cowles, New Mexico, where Mom immersed herself in piles of books, the cool mountain air and the scenery. I pursued trout based on voracious reading of everything I could find on the subject in Sports Afield, Field and Stream, and Outdoor Life. Occasionally a local, or a longtime fisherman up there would

show me a couple things.

Even a novice catches one sometimes. I caught enough trout to keep me hopelessly fixated on the pursuit. Somewhere along the way I learned the areas of pools to fish—yes, I admit it readily—with baits such as salmon eggs and worms. Later came flashy Mepps spinners— I knew I was onto something when three casts of a black-bladed Mepps snagged three trout, each

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just as the lure was turning a curve in the current.

There was mystique in everything I read about fly fishing.—Just had to have a fly rod, I thought, though didn’t know what to do with it. Mom bought me a two-piece, 8 foot 6 inch Shakespeare fly rod at Sears in Plainview when I was all of about 15—still have it. It didn’t get much work for a good many years. That all changed with a trip to Yellowstone Park. Through the mercy of a Montana fisherman who showed me a few basics when he saw me flailing the water to no avail, I learned enough to get a floating Adams dry fly out to the beautiful cutthroats that were rising just off a moss bed.— The Adams wouldn’t have floated had the Montanan not shown me about coating the fly with floatant so it would stay on top.

In heart pounding moments I learned about the throat tightening excitement of a good fish on a light leader, and the importance of putting a fish back for another day.

That first catch and release was hard—never has been since. It all happened because my Mom put the gift of a fly rod in my hands.

Mom accompanied me on a trip to South Fork

Colorado 30-some years ago. On this quick getaway we set up alongside Park Creek, flowing down to the South Fork of the Rio Grande. Towering blue spruces proffered shade for Mom to sit in to read and sightsee. With a little coaching, she caught three trout from under a log that she could stand on—unheard-of fishing success for her.

I moved upstream a bit and was working the water with an elk hair caddis on a long leader. Concentrating on the classic ten and two motion of the fly rod she had gifted me with, I didn’t notice her move up the roadbed to watch me at first. She wondered at the soft motion of the line. A rockhugging brown slurped the caddis, the line went tight, and Mom hollered with excitement as I played the fish, then released it.

She wondered why I did that.

“For next time,” I explained.

She nodded in appreciation.

A good fishing mentor will do that.

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

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Believers

The morning message by Pastor Danny Mize on June 25 will be “Recognizing Authority” – related to our Scripture reading from Matthew 8:5-13. We will deal with two questions: “Who really has authority over my life?” and “How should I respond to that authority?”

Our singing will reinforce the theme of the day and will include the following hymns: “The Steadfast Love of the Lord” “He Is Lord” “O Worship the King” “Lamb of God” and “Crown Him with Many Crowns.”

Cindy Cassels will play piano and Peggy Mize will lead us in singing.

Fellowship and refreshments will be available by 10:00 a.m. and the worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Communion will be served to all who wish to partake.

Fellowship of Believers is located at 245 N. Kingwood. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have questions, leave a message at 364-0359. You can also find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOBchurchHereford/

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

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

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

Baptist

Dawn 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

201 Country Club Drive 806-364-2209

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

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

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

Jehovah Witness Jehovah Witnesses

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

Lutheran Immanuel Lutheran Church

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

Church Of Christ 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

Friday, June 23 Ephesians 5:25 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her

Saturday, June 24 James 1:20 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

Sunday, June 25 Isaiah 40:31 31 but those who hope in the LORDwill renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Presbyterian

Seventh Day Adventist

First Presbyterian 610 Lee St. 806-364-2471

711 W Park Ave. 806-364-6127

Trinity

Seventh Day Adventist

Fellowship Trinity Fellowship

Iglesia Adventista Del 7 Dia

401 W Park Ave. 806-364-0373

1204 Moreman St. 806-341-0315

100 Avenue B 806-346-2740 www.lcms.org

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

410 Irving 813-701-4442

Westway Community Center

1 Corinthians 16:13 13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.

111 Avenue H 806-364-5763

700 Avenue K 806-364-1892

Western Heritage Christian Church

Wednesday, June 21

601 W Park Ave. 806-364-0146

Temple Baptist

213 Barker Avenue 806-364-2038

Advertise Here 806-364-2030

Episcopal

Iglesia Methodista San Pablo

Templo La Hermosa

Verse of the Day

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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Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Saturday June 21, 2017

HERD SPORTS

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Moore’s first camp an across-the-board success

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Other than a sometimes oppressive heat, there was no downside when it came to the first Herd Baseball Camp conducted by new Whiteface diamond mentor Bryan Moore.

The camp ran TuesdayThursday last week on the varsity baseball field adjacent to Whiteface Stadium.

“I loved it,” said Moore, who just completed his first season as Herd skipper. “The coaches did a great job, and the kids really enjoyed it.

“They were having a lot of fun and showed great enthusiasm even in the heat.”

The camp was broken down into four sections that dealt with overall game specifics from infield and outfield defense to pitching and hitting.

Focusing on fundamentals during the camp, Moore said he found a strikingly similar attitude among campers as he did among his players when Hereford High baseball began in February.

“There were a lot of kids hungry to learn baseball and get better,” he said. “There was lots of defensive stuff – particularly about proper positioning when the ball is pitched and when fielding.

“There were also lots of accuracy drills on throws. It gets them used to hitting a specific target when making

Herd coach Bryan Moore gets his charges into the right defensive position to field a ground ball during Wednesday’s session last week.

BRAND/John Carson almost 180 degrees from its 2016 edition.

A vast majority of that revolved around a complete turnaround in mindset and attitude that Moore brought to the program.

That mindset and attitude was also prevalent during camp and similarly embraced by the youngsters involved.

“It is extremely important that those playing for us now and in the future understand what we stand for and that we are a family,” Moore said.

“They need to know how we treat others when they make mistakes, and how to treat themselves when they make mistakes.

“They were very enthusi-

astic. No one was slouching.

They were all engaged and taking it all in. The tempo and energy was always up.

When they are getting useful instruction, they are all ears.”

In addition to assistant coaches helping out at camp, 2017 Whiteface stars Luke Nino and Marty Carnahan aided with instruction.

Jed Larue, 10, scopes in on the spot before hitting his target as part of defensive workouts during the Herd Baseball Camp last week.

BRAND/John Carson the throw across the infield or from the outfield.”

After a 2017 varsity season that saw the Whitefaces win just one more game than in an eight-win 2016 and suffer through a 1-13 District 3-5A season, some may look

at Moore’s inaugural season with the Herd as one of marginal improvement and lessthan-ringing success.

However, those in in the program, close to it and even from the spectator standpoint saw a team that was

Above left, Whiteface diamond standout and All-District second-teamer Marty Carnahan adjusts the stance of 12-year-old Bryson Lopez before, above right, Lopez keeps his eye on the ball as he goes through his hitting progression.

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Whiteface pitching coach Steven Diaz puts a group of campers through the paces of their kick, above, and, below, throw during pitching instruction at the Herd Baseball Camp. BRAND/John Carson

Taking a break from workouts, campers crowd the water cart for a chance to replenish fluids. Despite an often oppressive heat last week, spirits never wilted during the Herd Baseball Camp.

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COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Monday, June 26 Herd Basketball Camp 3rd-6th graders – 8:30-11:30 a.m.

7th-9th graders – 1-4 p.m.

Hereford Junior High

Tuesday, June 27 Herd Basketball Camp 3rd-6th graders – 8:30-11:30 a.m.

7th-9th graders – 1-4 p.m.

Hereford Junior High Herd Golf Camp 1st-9th graders – 5-7 p.m.

John Pitman Golf Course

Wednesday, June 28 Herd Basketball Camp 3rd-6th graders – 8:30-11:30 a.m.

7th-9th graders – 1-4 p.m.

Hereford Junior High

Thursday, June 29 Herd Basketball Camp 3rd-6th graders – 8:30-11:30 a.m.

7th-9th graders – 1-4 p.m.

Hereford Junior High Herd Golf Camp 1st-9th graders – 5-7 p.m.

John Pitman Golf Course

Friday, June 30 Herd Golf Camp 1st-9th graders – 5-7 p.m.

John Pitman Golf Course

Monday, July 10 Herd Wrestling Camp 3rd-9th graders – 9 a.m.-noon HHS Triple Gym

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Community

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 

Corny hit of Summer Celebration

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While food was the major draw of the June 3 Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Celebration on the lawn of Deaf Smith County Courthouse, corn on the cob was without a doubt the hit of the culinary offerings. Left, Nazarene Family Church pastor Ted Taylor devours his ear as, below left, 12-year-old A.J. Lozoya takes the first bite of his. Below right, chamber executive director Sid Shaw heads off to munch on his ear of corn before the rains came in.

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Besides being nuisance biters, mosquitoes are known transmitters of a variety of viruses such as malaria, dengue, West Nile virus and Zika.

West Nile is the only virus found regularly in mosquitoes in West Texas.

The Zika virus is a concern for people traveling to areas outside the United States where the virus is circulating. It has been linked to microcephaly in infants.

Prevent Mosquito Breeding.

Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites.

Protect Against Sexual Transmission.

For more information, visit www.TexasZika.org and www.TXWestNile.org DSHS Hereford Clinic 600 N. 25 Mile Avenue (806) 364-4579 8:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm M-F (Closed the last two business days of every month)

Fireworks

The 2017 DSC Chamber of Commerce fireworks display will be Monday, July 3rd at the Aquatic Center Park. The show will begin at around 9:40 p.m. Prior to the show we will have a patriotic concert performed by choirs from local churches.

We are encouraging businesses and individuals to come together and donate to the fireworks fund to help cover the expenses of this awesome show. Contributions may be sent to the Chamber of Commerce located at 701 M. Main.

All donations are greatly appreciated.

The Knights of Columbus will be organizing the booths for this event if any organizations or individual is interested in setting up food or game booths. Booth space is available for a $50 fee and set up will begin at 3:00 p.m on the afternoon of July 3rd. For registration or more information contact Albert Schoenberger at 806-344-2253 or Mack Nielson at 806-364-8344. You must provide everything you will need for the event such as generators, tents, tables, chairs, ETC.

Come on out and enjoy the activities and the spectacular Fireworks show.

INFORMATION BELOW FOR PARTICIPANTS: There is a $10.00 fee for this event that includes a one day permit. You will NOT need to purchase a permit with the City of Hereford for this event after your fee is paid here. However, any sales that commence prior to or immediately after July 9 will be subject to normal City fees.

This form must be turned in no later than Friday, June 30, 2017, in order to be on the published list in the Hereford Brand newspaper Wednesday, July 5, 2017. You may enter after the deadline date for $5 but your listing will NOT appear in the newspaper. The lists of ALL entries will also be available at the Chamber office Saturday morning 8am to 10am.

SPECIAL REQUEST Please DO NOT post garage sale notices on telephone poles, on traffic signs or on street corners. We ask that you use your own property to advertise your sale. Your location will be passed out by The Chamber of Commerce and published in the newspaper. For questions or info Call The Chamber at 806.364.3333 IF YOU HAVE ANY LEFT OVER ITEMS FROM YOUR SALE AND WISH TO DONATE THEM, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES BELOW: Senior Citizens: DSC Crisis Center:

1306 East Park- Items may be delivered to the Thrift Store between 9:00 to 5:00 Thursdays & Fridays 218 W. 3rd Street- 806-364-4435