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Volume 116 | Number 104 WHAT'S INSIDE

Trustees OK nominal raise for 2017-18

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

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Playoff birdie wins 14th Tierra Blanca Page 9

Stevens earns 2016 Mark of Excellence Page 10

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HEREFORD HISTORY 5 years ago • June 28, 2012

Whiteface Ford owners, Johnny and Jana Trotter, were honored with a 10 Year Award from the Ford Motor Company Rep and Dallas-area Business Development Manager Gwen Schumacher.

Faced with a bit of a deadline over new employees and work on a 2017-18 budget, the Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees approved a raise for all employees during Monday’s regular meeting.

However, the increase did not come without significant debate and compromise.

HISD Business Manager Rusty

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Ingram had informed trustees start of the 2017-18 fiscal year. during a June 19 called Ingram recommended meeting that a decision on an across-the-board raise raises would need to be Monday that was markedly made by June 26 because a lower than those given over number of new employees the past five years. start to work July 1.

His proposed 1.5 percent He added that a decision increase was lower than the was also needed to facili2.5 percent bumps given in tate his efforts to put the 2016-17 and 2015-16, the district’s 2017-18 budget 2.5 percent given teachers INGRAM together, which must be and 4 percent given other approved by the board no staff in 2014-15 and 2013later than Aug. 31 for the Sept. 1 14, and even less than the 2 per-

cent allotted for 2012-13.

“I need guidance on salaries to know how to proceed with the budget,” Ingram said. “We’re still hiring, and that will have a big impact on the budget.

“We’re in limbo until a decision is made on the raise amount.”

Ingram gave trustees an initial look at 2017-18 budget figures during the June 19 called meeting that showed an overall measure PLEASE SEE RAISE | 10

Clouds dark on future for HISD

Weekend storms wash out burn ban

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last 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.)

local school system.

“I am dreading it,” Russell said of retirement. “I have had a great career. I’ve worked with a lot of good educators and others through the years. This place has been like home. I have some really good memories.

“I’ve been working since I was 14. It is a little scary thinking about what I am going to do. Health issues took something out of me

Just as quickly as it was reinstated, the burn ban for Deaf Smith County was lifted after a vote of the Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Monday.

County Judge D.J. Wagner had reinstated the ban last week as weather conditions created heightened fire hazards throughout the county.

Allowed by law to call a burn ban, Wagner’s decision was required to have action taken on it within 10 days by the commissioners court, which had the second of its two regular monthly meetings scheduled within that time frame.

However, rain Saturday and Sunday morning – coupled with a severe storm that blew through the area Sunday evening – resulted in little discussion on the burn ban as an agenda item Monday before commissioners unanimously approved lifting it.

The weekend rains came at an opportune time, according to Turney, to alleviate much of the fire threat that been building during the previous weeks.

“Things had not gotten critical yet, so after the weekend, it was not difficult to cancel the burn ban,” he said. “The rain

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As the Hereford Independent School District (HISD) Board of Trustees delved into why its recent $45 million bond issue failed, there were two distinct realities to be faced.

First, voters are lessthan-enthusiastic about a school bond after the second in as many years was soundly defeated at the polls on May 6.

Second, the future for HISD without a bond being passed is apparently growing bleaker with each passing day.

Trustees and school officials gathered in a called meeting June 19 to specifically address the aftermath of the failed bond and look for directions to proceed.

“We still have needs in the district,” HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship said. “These needs did not go away because the bond failed.

We need to decide where PLEASE SEE BOND | 3

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HISD Assistant Superintendent of Support Services Terry Russell gets a hug from Superintendent Sheri Blackwell after formal recognition of his retirement following a 44-year career with HISD during HISD employee recognitions in May. BRAND/John Carson

A reluctant farewell

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Come Friday, Hereford Independent School District (HISD) will see the end to a unique era.

It was at the start of the 1973-74 school year that fresh-out-of-college Terry Russell came to work for the school system.

On June 30, Russell will officially retire – bringing to a close a 44-year career in the

City approves bid to smooth more of Main Street

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

The continued smoothing out of Main Street is another step closer to completion after the Hereford City Commission accepted a bid for paving work during its regular meeting June 19.

The project will repave the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street and extend the repaving project from Seventh Street to Fifth Street in downtown.

With two bids on the project, commissioners selected the lower-priced with J. Lee Milligan, Inc., getting the nod after submitting a bid of $84,828.20 – the bulk of which is $66,500 for the asphalt surfacing.

The other bid of $89,074 was submitted PLEASE SEE CITY | 10

Work on smoothing out two more blocks of Main Street is set to begin within a month after the Hereford City Commission approved a bid on June 19.

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David A. Roach, 75, of Hereford, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Hereford. Funeral ser-

vice was held Tuesday at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home Chapel in Hereford with son Robley Roach officiating. Graveside service will be Friday at 2 p.m., in Conroe, at Garden Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home of Hereford.

David was born May 28, 1942 in McGregor, to Meredith Dale and Minnie M. (Dyess) Roach. David moved from Conroe to Hereford seven years ago.

He served in the U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy for 18 years. He was a Vietnam veteran. While serving in the Navy, he was the honorary chief. He was also in charge of the USNS, called the Corpus Chris-

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will make things green up, and this time of year, they will green up quickly.

“It was a good rain event for us. At this time of year, one rain event can do a lot of good.”

Turney reported a total of 2 inches of rain was recorded at Hereford Fire Department headquarters with amounts throughout the county ranging from 1 inch to more than 3 inches.

tie Bay Maintenance Ship for helicopters. David received many service medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Overseas Bar Medal and four Service Stripes. His retiring rank was sergeant first class. After being honorably discharged from the military, David became the A&P instructor for Rice Aviation in Houston. He also gave oral and practical exams for the FAA. David was a private commercial pilot and an A&P mechanic.

He was a chapter member of the Shriners, a Mason and musician. He enjoyed playing his guitar, riding his motorcycle and cooking.

He is survived by two

daughters, Elizabeth Solis of Amarillo, and Brenda Blacksher and husband Billy of Hereford; son Robley Roach and wife Shawn of Sunray; brother, Dale Roach and wife Sharon of Houston; sister Candice Lynn; grandchildren Clayton and April Blacksher, Colby and Halea Roach, and Christopher Solis; great-grandchildren Hannah Villalovos, Syla and Jhonen Escamilla, Dominique and Damian Black-

sher, and Luna Solis; and best friend, caregiver and close enough to be family Maria Guzman.

David was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley Ann Roach and brother Lynn Self.

Memorials can be made to King’s Manor Samaritan Hospice, 426 Main St., Hereford, TX, 79045 You may go online and sign the guestbook at www.mendezandmullins. com.

However, he was quick to add that despite the severity of Sunday’s storms, there could be locations in the county that did not receive any precipitation.

“That’s just the way it can work sometimes,” Turney said. “I’m just glad we got some rain. I was starting to get concerned about the conditions and upcoming fireworks scheduled.”

The weekend rains have eased most of his concerns over the annual Independence Day fireworks display in Hereford – scheduled for Monday, July 3 at Josserand Aquatic Park.

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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.

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• 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

• 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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Public Record/News Police Blotter Arrests

Hereford Police Department June 23 Santos Lopez Velasquez, 19, arrested for public intoxication.

June 24 Eli Rodriguez Jr., 24, arrested for driving while intoxicated, failure to stop and render aid/ information-more than $200 and no driver’s license.

Edward Villarreal III, 32, arrested for assault, obstruction or retaliation, resisting arrest/ search/transportation and on an outstanding felony warrant.

Danielle Lara Leal, 22, arrested for driving while license suspended/invalid.

June 25 Joshua Isaiah Ramirez, 24, arrested for driving while license suspended/invalid.

Tomas Garcia Jr., 29, arrested for a second-ormore offense of driving while license suspended.

Joe Luis Suniga, 50, arrested for no driver’s license, following too closely and violation of a promise to appear.

June 26 Jessica Nicole Arras, 33, arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Alberto M. Acuna, 42, arrested for assault.

Michael Anthony Diaz, 47, arrested for public intoxication.

Emilio Natividad Galvan, 20, arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

Aaron Joshua Martinez, 24, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and on an outstanding city criminal warrant.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office June 25 Jesus Gonzalez, 45, arrested for no or expired medical certificate

and commercial driving while license suspended.

Jacob Penton, 18, arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.

Victoria Coronado, 48, arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance.

Jonathon Barnes, 23, arrested for theft, more than $1,500-less than $20,000.

Reports

Hereford Police Department June 23 Aggravated assault was reported in the 300 block of Adelito Calle.

Forgery was reported in the 300 block of West 15th Street.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 400 block of Avenue I. Failure to comply with requirements when striking an unattended vehicle was reported in the 700 block of Stanton Street.

June 24 Criminal trespass was reported in the 100 block of Aspen.

An incident report was taken in the 800 block of Brevard.

June 25 Driving while intoxicated was reported in the 900 block of Irving Street.

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

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle was reported in the 500 block of West First Street.

June 26 Criminal mischief was reported in the 400 block of Irving Street.

An incident report was taken in the 300 block of West Sixth Street.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office June 26 Indecency with a child was reported to deputies.

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we go from here.

“These needs will not go away. We have 4,000 kids we are educating. This is not something that can be answered right now, but we have to start the process.”

After discussing community comments and opinions on the bond, as well as results of a survey sent to the 1,352 people who voted, trustees were presented a portrait of a gathering storm as Blankenship outlined realistic future considerations for HISD. The considerations responded to four primary needs officials had identified and included in the $45 million failed measure – an early childhood development center to replace Stanton Learning Center as the district’s home for pre-K and Head Start programs; addition of multi-purpose rooms at each of the district’s five elementary schools; replacement of an aged, outdated and decaying athletic field house, renovations on other athletic locker rooms and addition of a learning facility for the sports medicine program; and upgrades to safety and security at all 10 HISD campuses.

“These are not the best options to have,” Blankenship said as she flipped a page on an easel tablet to reveal a list of future considerations, “but this is reality.”

The list of future considerations was topped by three that would show HISD taking an apparent step backwards from its current position.

The first called for the closing of one of the system’s five elementary schools and redrawing of district lines as those students were placed into another or other remaining schools.

The second was closing an elementary, renovating it and reopening it as an early childhood development center. Once the early childhood development center was open, HISD would close Stanton Learning Center and redraw district lines.

The third was the com-

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HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship presented a list of future considerations for trustees that included the prospect of closing an existing elementary school, eliminating programs, cutting personnel and redrawing district attendance lines.

BRAND/John Carson plete elimination of the district’s education program for 3 year olds.

“We are required to have a 4-year-old program,” Blankenship said.

“While cutting the 3-yearold program may sound good, it would only save the district about $200,000 per year because it is predominantly funded by federal Head Start dollars.

“If we cut that program, we would also lose all that funding. Head Start is almost completely federally funded.”

Blankenship said the closing of an existing elementary school would save the district between $2 million-$2.5 million in staff expenses.

That figure, she added, did not include potential savings on utilities.

Renovation of an existing elementary into an

early childhood development center would cost about $4 million, according to Blankenship.

She was quick to point out that effectively any steps taken moving forward without a bond will result in the reduction of personnel and people losing their jobs.

“We’ve already lost $300,000 in federal money,” Blankenship said.

“We are going to have to start cutting positions.”

The other “realities” on the list were a “major priority” to deal with safety and security issues at each school, as well as upgrading the district’s aging facilities.

“We have to focus on this,” she said. “This is disturbing. We have to deal with this.”

Blankenship noted a large community desire to construct a new high

school, and while admitting that is a priority among district officials, it not among the mostpressing needs facing HISD. However, reality, she said, is a new high school would cost at least $50 million and would probably be more in the $60 million-$65 million range – thus requiring a bond issue to make it happen.

“As we go through this process as a board, we must keep in mind where we need and want to go,” Blankenship said. “Do we consider a smaller November bond to deal with safety and the fieldhouse – both things voters said they would support – to build trust or do we lay [a bond] to rest?

“The urgency on these items is still there. They did not go away. We have to consider all options.”

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OPINION

Say Hello

Season’s first gulf storm elbows Texas

You know that old trees just grow stronger, and old rivers grow wilder every day, But old people, they just grow lonesome, waiting for someone to say, “Hello in there. Hello.”

I was 17 the first time I heard Bette Midler — the Divine Miss M— sing these lyrics, as only she can. In a limited way, I heard the sadness in her words and voice as she described the isolation and separation felt by the aged, those who’ve been left behind, who can no longer keep up.

But I confess that, as a teenager, my ability to relate to a senior citizen was pitifully limited because, from my teen perspective, they seemed like a different life form.

I didn’t yet know the secret.

One hundred years ago, three generations of American families commonly lived together under one roof. You might very well draw your last breath in the same room where you breathed your first. As grandma got on up in years, she wasn’t trundled off to the nursing home. She stayed put ALL IN and her kinfolks were Kerrie Womble Steiert responsible for her care until she left for Glory.

Of course, an individual’s longevity was markedly shorter back then. In 1911, the average hard-working American (and they all worked hard just to survive) ate about 11.5 pounds of lard each year and the average life expectancy was 50 for men and 53 for women.

U.S. demographics have changed drastically from the 20th century; the ratio of people over the age of 65 has tripled, from 5 percent to 14 percent. In 2010, almost 50 million Americans were over the age of 62. The average lifespan for an American man today is 76, for a woman 81.

Today, the family home has divided and scattered the generations with seniors now living independently or residing in some type of nursing home, congregate care, assisted living, or board-and-care home.

Intellectually, we know that we all start out as children and with the passage of time, we grow from adolescence through adulthood into our golden years. But culturally and as a society, we tend to view those ahead of us on the calendar as if they are a foreign species. Perhaps it’s a normal protective state of denial that skews our viewpoint, that promises we are special, destined to stay forever young.

When my son-in-law was approaching a milestone birthday, his 30th, I shared the moods I had experienced as I marked the passing decades. As I recollected my 40th, 50th and 60th circles around the sun, he had a frightening epiphany—I had been his age once upon a time and he was barreling in my direction. It was as if a dark, slippery pit of doom had opened at his feet. He didn’t know the secret.

Time marches on, sometimes across our faces. The body’s metabolism changes, expanding our waistlines. The sun takes its toll on our thinning skin and hair. Our bad habits catch up to us in alarming ways, the result of over-indulgence in nicotine, caffeine and pie. Life basically beats you up—and down—so that, seven decades later, it shows. It’s little wonder that the inner self gets overlooked beneath all that collateral damage.

But as we age, we learn The Secret: I’ve been where you are. If fate is kind, you will be following me.

Through all the stages of our time here, we feel. We fall in love. We laugh at the folly of life. We dream and hope and care.

We hurt because too many funerals have taken the faces we loved, the hands that once held ours.

A person’s interior life holds a hidden universe of emotion, thought, belief and specific sense of self. It’s the true nucleus of identity, also defined as our soul, untouched by time, safe from the dangerous world we walk. By grace, it is unfading and alive in each phase of our passage, from cradle to grave and beyond.

At 17, I didn’t understand this mystery: The heart doesn’t age with the years and miles traveled. Although we ideally grow in knowledge and wisdom with the turning clock, the essence of who we are at seventeen lives on at our core. Beneath the wrinkles and age spots, behind the tri-focals, under the silver hair and bald pates, the ageless soul lasts.

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Tales of Deaf Smith County “Call me up, and I’ll come calling on you....” Marty Robbins

month for a residence wall phone; $1.75 for a residence desk telephone; $2.50 for a business wall telephone; and $2.75 A recent news report stated that for a business desk telephone. probably no more than one-half of the The number of phones continued to nation’s homes had land line telephone grow until the Great Depression years, service. This, of course is due to the and then the number dropped to 297. use of cell phones – and many homes By the close of World War II, however, have several of these.

Hereford boasted 752 phones. By 1965, In 1898, when Hereford was born, Al- there were 5,281 phones in the city. exander Graham Bell’s telephone invenAs the need for phone service grew tion was already 22 years old and grow- due to the growth of the county, the ing, and Hereford was growing just as need for more employees and facilities was the telephone industry. grew. Even by 1950, there were more The Hereford Reporter, later the than 70 employees at the city telephone Hereford BRAND, reported in 1901 office. Marie Sears was chief phone opthat several ranches had installed erator until 1962 when she retired after telephone lines and that First Na- 36 years with the telephone company. tional Bank had a “handWest Texas Rural Telephone some new telephone.” These Company began in May 1950, county lines were evidently and “city telephones” became connected to a line from anavailable to those in the rural other town or one tied on to areas of the county. Vernon Ina neighbor’s line. mon was the first manager for This newspaper report also West Texas Rural Telephone stated that if the desire for here, and he held that position telephones continued, Herefor at least 25 years before reford would soon need a “centiring. tral office,” and by 1907, this By 1973, Hereford boasted Carolyn Waters did happen. that telephones in town alTelephone service has been most equaled its population in Hereford at least since 1907 as an or- of 9,600. Hereford had led the way dinance signed by Mayor Gough on May in the area in telephone installations.

21, 1907 established telephone service Hereford also received such services as for the town. “touch tone” and “direct dialing” even The city council then granted Her- before the majority of the cities in the eford Telephone Company “permis- nation. In fact, Hereford was one of the sion to erect, operate and maintain a first cities in the nation to have direct line of telephones which included the dialing service. necessary poles, underground conduits, By 1982, West Texas Rural Telephone fixtures, cables and electric conductors was serving at least 2,500 customers upon and along, over and under all the with some 1,700 miles of telephone streets, alleys and highways of the City line, and 1982 records showed 12,491 of Hereford” under specific conditions. phones in the city.

The “conditions” included specific Probably little thought is given today instructions for placement of poles, about telephone lines, direct dialing, requirements of city permits for any touch tone and tying a rural line to a construction and responsibility for row of fence posts and eventually to a damages. The ordinance also specified neighbor’s line. Some may remember that trolley poles could be placed on a “phone number” as being so many the same side of the street as telephone shorts and so many longs and being on poles – if trolley service ever became a “party line.” available.

But, yes, memories are made of this.

The phone business was to be started within six months, and the system was “Conversation would be vastly imto be capable of serving at least 400 proved by the constant use of four customers within 12 months. simple words: I do not know.” Andre Basic charges were to be $1.50 per Maurols

AUSTIN – State emergency responders geared up for the first time this hurricane season in response to Tropical Storm Cindy, which came ashore just east of the Texas-Louisiana border on June 22.

Two deaths were attributed to the storm – one of them an elderly man found in a sand-mired pickup truck on Texas’ Bolivar Peninsula.

The storm dropped most of its rainfall east of its center – up to 18 inches in some places far to the east – and much less in Texas. But as a precaution two days before landfall, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an increase in readiness from level four, normal conditions, to level three, increased readiness.

Four Texas Task Force 1 boat squads were activated, along with two Texas Military Department vehicle squads. Also, STATE the Texas Department of State CAPITAL Health Services Emergency Medical Task Force, the Texas Mili- HIGHLIGHTS tary Forces Aircraft and shelter Ed Sterling and feeding teams were placed on standby.

Abbott noted that weather conditions related to tropical storms can change rapidly without warning, causing catastrophic flooding.

“That is why I am imploring all Texans in the Gulf region to stay updated and heed warnings from your local officials, avoid high water areas and refrain from attempting to drive through roadways or over bridges that have the potential to flood,” Abbott said.

Paxton leads coalition Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on June 19 urged the Federal Communications Commission to deny a petition by the broadband industry to prevent states from investigating and settling claims over false and misleading advertising about broadband Internet speed.

“As the U.S. Supreme Court ruled,” Paxton said, “a federal agency may pre-empt state law only when and if it’s acting within the scope of its congressionally delegated authority. Hundreds of millions of Americans rely on broadband Internet services every day, yet they don’t always get what they pay for. The states’ consumer protection powers must be left intact to protect customers from providers who make false claims about broadband speed.”

Paxton was joined in the letter by the attorneys general of Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Texas adds jobs in May The Lone Star State’s economy expanded in May with the addition of 14,800 seasonally adjusted non-farm jobs, the Texas Workforce Commission announced.

Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent, down from 5.0 percent in April.

“Texas employers created 266,600 jobs over the past year and the Texas economy continues to provide competitive advantages to large and small business owners across the state,” said Andres Alcantar, chair of the Texas Workforce Commission.

“TWC remains committed to fostering innovative partnerships that equip Texas students and workers with in-demand skills,” he added.

The mining and logging category recorded the largest private-industry gain over the month, with 6,600 jobs added. Construction employment grew by 3,400 jobs in May and financial activities employment expanded by 3,200 jobs.

Furthermore, the Amarillo Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded the month’s lowest unemployment rate in the state, with a non-seasonally adjusted rate of 3.1 percent.

AG praises end to bag tax Attorney General Paxton on June 21 praised the city of Kermit for repealing a local sales tax on single-use plastic bags.

“Cities and municipalities in Texas are obligated to follow the rule of law, and the Legislature passed a law that clearly prohibits a sales tax on bags,” Paxton wrote. That law, Paxton said, is Health and Safety Code Sec. 361.0961(a)(3), which states: “A local government or other political subdivision may not adopt an ordinance, rule or regulation to assess a fee or deposit on the sale or use of a container or package.”

In May, Paxton’s office gave the city of Kermit 60 days to repeal its bag tax. With the city’s action, there are no more bag taxes remaining in Texas, Paxton said.

Tips for Zika-free holiday The Texas Department of State Health Services posted precautions in advance of Independence Day festivities.

“Don’t let Zika stop your July 4 plans,” the agency said, and offered everyday ways to avoid mosquito bites, which are known to transmit the Zika and West Nile viruses.

Texans, especially pregnant women, should continue to protect themselves from Zika by: — Applying EPA-approved insect repellent; — Wearing pants and long-sleeve shirts; — Using screens or closing windows and doors; — Removing standing water in and around dwellings; — Covering trash cans or containers where water can collect; and — Avoiding travel to regions where Zika virus is active.

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

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Agriculture RCPP funds available to boost irrigation efficiency

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By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

Deaf Smith County farmers have an opportunity to take advantage of $114,364 still available to agricultural irrigators in the Panhandle/ South Plains to increase their operating efficiency.

The funds are available for the purchase of conservation equipment such as flow meters, soil moisture monitoring equipment and chemigation check valves through a cooperative effort between the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), and groundwater conservation districts in the Panhandle and South Plains, says Quenna Terry, USDA-NRCS Public Affairs Specialist in Lubbock.

“The support is part of the NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The RCPP provided $300,000 to those within the districts to enhance water conservation practices.

While much of the available funding has been obligated, the NRCS will continue to fund requests until the money is all distributed,” said Mrs. Terry.

Funds remain available from the RCPP program operated by the NRCS and water conservation districts in the High and South Plains that can help farmers to obtain equipment to increase the efficiency of their irrigation practices.

Photo by Jim Steiert A total of $185,636 worth of projects has so far been selected for funding including $103,652 worth of projects in the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District at Dumas.

Projects within the NPGCD amount to more than 55-percent of the total, so far. Water levels in the Ogallala aquifer are generally higher on the North Plains and ir-

rigation isn’t as depleted as in the region south of the Canadian River.

“The RCPP encourages agricultural water-users to use less water from the Ogallala aquifer by addressing irrigation efficiency and moisture management concerns through adoption of onfarm water conservation strategies or improved irrigation efficiency,” Mrs. Terry explained.

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Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the census, to be mailed at the end of this year, is a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches

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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 discussions.

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.

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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.

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USDA-NRCS allocated approximately $300,000 per year for those within the seven participating groundwater conservation districts. The funding is on a first-come, first-served basis while allocations last. The RCPP is available for five years, but it is only guaranteed for three years, when a new farm bill will go into effect.

By leveraging state and local cost-share for the purchase of equipment, this project will result in enhanced adoption of conservation practices.

Participation in RCPP is entirely voluntary. Interested producers can sign up for the program at their local USDA-NRCS service center.

More information on the RCPP can be obtained locally by contacting Carmon McCain, Information/Education Group Supervisor at the High Plains UWCD in Lubbock at 806-7620181, info@hpwd.org; Jason Coleman, HPWD General Manager, (806) 762-0181, jason.coleman@hpwd.org; Darren Richardson, Asst. State Conservationist, USDANRCS, Lubbock, (806) 283-9924, darren.richardson@tx.usda.gov; or Quenna Terry, (806) 283-9935 quenna.terry@ tx.usda.gov.

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Among other water districts in the RCPP priority areas and partners are the Lubbockheadquartered High Plains UWCD that includes portions of Deaf Smith as well as Castro and Parmer counties, Hemphill County UWCD, Llano Estacado UWCD, Mesa UWCD, Sandy Land UWCD, and South Plains UWCD. RCPP builds upon ex-

isting USDA-NRCS programs to address water conservation needs.

These include the Agriculture Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While RCPP funding counts toward the EQIP limit, it does not require NRCS to prioritize applicants; therefore, RCPP funding can be approved faster than regular EQIP. According to the USDA-NRCS, the conservation program encourages partners to join efforts with producers to increase the restoration/sustainable use of soil, water, wildlife, and other related natural resources on a regional or watershed basis. The NRCS and its partners will help producers install and maintain conservation practices in selected project areas.

Partners leverage RCPP funding and report on benefits achieved. RCPP will address irrigation water management and soil moisture management in the PanhandleSouth Plains region.

There’s a certain element of urgency in applying for assistance from the program, given current political times.

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Outdoors

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The Founders Day Barbecue to benefit the Benevolence Fund at King’s Manor Methodist Retirement Home in Hereford will feature a couple of top-notch outdoor adventure items this year--a helicopter hunt for feral hogs for two with Cedar Ridge Aviation in the Knox City area of the Rolling Plains, and a fly-fishing float trip for two on the Gunnison River in Colorado. Contributed photos

Founders Day auction offers pair of outdoor adventures

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

The helicopter hog hunt for two gives its purchasers the chance to gun as many feral hogs as they can during two hours of flight time.

Shooters will use custom Black Rain Ordnance AR-15 rifles provided by Cedar Ridge, equipped with EO sights, and .223 ammunition is furnished. Purchasers will receive a 30 minute safety briefing prior to boarding the helicopter.

Cedar Ridge Aviation utilizes R22 and R44 Robinson helicopters flying famed 6666 ranch country. Flights are over terrain ranging from peanut, milo, wheat, cotton, and hay fields to tall CRP grasses, and native range interspersed with juniper and mesquite.

Dustin Johnson, pilot

The annual Founders Day Barbecue to benefit the Benevolence Fund at King’s Manor Methodist Retirement Home in Hereford is coming up July 15, at the Hereford ISD Administration Building beginning with dinner at 6:30 p.m.

The big auction that’s part of the event promises exciting outdoor adventures for the lucky buyers this year.

Bidders have a chance at experiences by air or stream with a helicopter feral hog hunt for two with Cedar Ridge Aviation of Knox City, and a fly fishing float trip for two on the Gunnison River with Dragonfly Anglers at Crested Butte, Colorado.

and CEO of Cedar Ridge Aviation, knows first-hand the devastation feral hogs wreak on agriculture, and has been piloting hog gunning flights for many years.

“With an unparalleled amount of experience and familiarity with the area we can truly offer the most intense and action-packed aerial adventure out there.

Statistics say that 70% of feral hogs must be culled in order to stabilize the population. Even though we have taken nearly 17,000 hogs in the last four years, more must be done.

Now it's your turn to book a seat helping us rid the hard working farmers and ranchers of the Lone Star State of this overwhelming feral animal, while helping the King’s Manor Benevolence Fund at the same

time,” says Johnson.

Legendary rock musician and rifle and bow hunting guru Ted Nugent rates the Cedar Ridge helicopter hog hunting experience a definite “Do it!”

The outing will include a night’s lodging, steak dinner the evening of arrival, and breakfast on hunt day.

Fly fishing outings have proven popular at past Founders Day auctions, and a topnotch one is available this year. A full-day float trip for two on the Gunnison River with Dragonfly Anglers of Crested Butte, Colo., is the offering. The trip includes any needed fly fishing gear, lunch on the stream, a $500 gift card for accommodations in Crested Butte or Gunnison, and personal instruction from a guide.

those who have never fly fished, as well as seasoned experts. We cater to the needs and expectations of the trip purchaser,” commented a spokesman for the fly shop.

Following the July 15 auction, those in attendance will be treated to a performance by Larry Gatlin, including numbers such as “All the Gold in California” and “Broken Lady,” as well as Gospel numbers.

Tickets to the Founders Day Barbecue are $35 each and are available by contacting King’s Manor at 806-364-0661.

Purchasers of the trip will be presented with a gift certificate from Dragonfly Anglers and will be expected to contact the guide service to arrange a mutually agreeably trip date. The trip must be taken within a year of purchase date. Participants must obtain their own fishing license.

“Your guide can make or break a fishing experience.

All of our guides excel in teaching the skills required to turn your river trip into an unforgettable success.

Every person fishing with us will receive instruction in fishing tactics and techniques, casting, knot tying, entomology, fly selection, and river reading.

At Dragonfly Anglers, we have guides who love fly fishing and teach the sport with enthusiasm. We teach

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

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Medical Center of Dimmitt is accepting applications for a Clinic Administrative Director. Preferred qualifications include Business degree, or previous clinic experience required. Looking for a motivated and energetic person to fill this position. Must be able to direct, supervise and coordinate clinic activities. Establish, control, monitor organizational performance, and negotiate insurance contracts.

Develop programs to the organization’s objectives and direct the change processes required to keep pace with today’s health care industry. 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.

H&R Manufacturing is looking for a full time employee.

The position will include operating computerized embroidery machines, quality control, and product packaging. Attention to detail is required. Please call Tanner or Carey at 806-3642040 to set up an appointment or go by 210 Ross Ave to pick up an application.

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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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The first Sunday of each month is “Communion Sunday” at Fellowship of Believers church. We invite all believers to join us for the Lord’s Supper and worship on July 2.

Fellowship and refreshments are served at 10:00 a.m. and the worship time begins at 10:30 a.m.

In honor of Independence Day on July 4, we will begin with video about our “Ragged Old Flag” followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Our concluding hymn will give us opportunity to sing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

During the morning, Peggy Mize will also lead us in singing “Make Me a Blessing” and “The Servant Song.” Cindy Cassels will provide piano accompaniment.

The message by Pastor Danny Mize will focus on “Love in Action.” Three points will be discussed: “Living Sacrifices; Locked Into Love; and Love Crosses Boundaries.”

The related Scripture reading will be Romans 12:1-3; 9-18.

Come join us for a time of worship, learning and fellowship. Fellowship of Believers is located at 245 N. Kingwood. If you have questions, leave a message at 364-0359.

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 28, 2017

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

Baptist

Dawn Community 806-258-7330

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

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

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

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

Iglesia Bautista Fundamental 100 South Ironwood 806-364-1844

Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida

Avenue Baptist

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 601 W Park Ave. 806-364-0146

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

Jehovah Witness

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

Saturday, July 1 Isaiah 61:1 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,

Sunday, July 2 Psalm 119:45 45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

111 Avenue H 806-364-5763

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

Lutheran Immanuel Lutheran Church

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 Timothy 6:17 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

Jehovah Witnesses

700 Avenue K 806-364-1892

Western Heritage Christian Church

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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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Playoff birdie lands Aven, Rowland Tierra Blanca title From Staff Reports

It took dodging raindrops and three extra holes Sunday before Jason Aven and Nicky Rowland emerged as champions of the Tierra Blanca Golf Classic.

A total of 121 two-person teams in nine flights took part in the 14th annual, two-day, 36-hole event sponsored by the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce at Hereford’s John Pitman Golf Course.

After taking a two-shot lead into the final round on the strength of a 58 Saturday, Aven and Rowland (58-61) saw Conner Allen and Aaron White (6059) fire a front-nine 28 to erase the advantage before the two teams ended regulation play knotted at 119.

With neither tandem blinking over the first two playoff holes, Aven and Rowland birdied the third hole of sudden death to claim the Championship Flight.

Colby Marsh and Chase Lloyd finished third at 121 after carding a 61 and 60 with the team of Scott McGinty and Anthony Gale (63-61-124) taking fourth.

The duo of Brayden and Hayden West (63-66) erased a two-stroke Saturday deficit to forge a tie for fifth with Cody Marsh and Brett Nichols (61-68) 10 shots off the pace at 129.

Marin Rivas and Jay Stevens (65-63-128)) made a back-nine surge Sunday to edge Jerry and Linda Stevens (64-65-129) by a shot after the latter tandem

Extra Mile awardee and John Pitman Golf Course pro Ted White launches the ceremonial opening tee shot Friday to start the 14th annual Tierra Blanca Golf Classic.

BRAND/John Carson carded a 35 on the final nine to the former’s 32 to take the First Flight.

Charlie and Chris Kerr went 64-66 to finish third at 130 as the teams of Rick Hanna-Kory Finch (66-65) and Jason Foerster-Chris Lipham (65-66) tied for fourth with 131.

There was a three-way

John Pitman Golf Course pro Ted White, left, accepts the first Extra Mile Award for his ongoing efforts to make the Tierra Blanca Golf Classic one of the premier golf events in the Panhandle prior to the tournament’s start Friday. BRAND/John Carson

tie for sixth with Jeff and Mike O’Rand (66-66), B.J. Ward and Steve Sims (6666) and Forrest Lloyd and Gary Brewer (64-68) all finishing at 132.

The Second Flight saw John Anderson and Richard Smajstrla (67-66) snap a three-way, first-round tie to win at 133.

Tom Simons and Bob Baker (67-67) and Royce Howell and John Tripp (6767) shared the second spot at 134 with Keith Bartley and Gene Batterman (6768-135) taking fourth.

Carlos Mendez Sr., and Roy Rodriguez carded back-to-back 68s to finish fifth at 136 as John and Jeff Hunt (68-70) came in fifth at 138.

There was a tie atop the leaderboard in the Third Flight with the teams of Jason Walterscheid-Keith Reining and Mike MauldinThomas Maldonado each putting together rounds of 70-68 to finish at 138.

Josh Brooke and Nick Johnson (71-68-139) were third with Tony Vigil and Jake McCracken (70-71141) two shots back for fourth.

Greg Reinart and Gregg Kalka (71-71) and Keith Bridwell and Jeff Shelton (70-72) share the fifth spot at 142, while the duos of Steve Williams-Brian Warner (71-73) and Nathan Sullivan-Kenneth Norris (70-74) tied for seventh two more back at 144.

Daren Nikkel and Evan Prater came on strong Sunday to win the Fourth Flight by two strokes at 140 after rounds of 73-67.

There was a tie for second at 142 between Lenney and Brandon Petree (72-70) and Ned Kygar and Rod yates (72-70), as well as one for fourth at 145 between Kent and Glen Reinart (73-72) and Kris Bridwell and Chip Darden (72-73).

Rocky Bhakta and Daniel Jesko carded at 73-73146 to finish sixth with four teams – Wallace HillPat Rendon (73-74), Jackie Robins-Keith Brorman (7374), Mack Nielsen-Glen Duque (72-75) and Brent and Michael Carlson (7275) – sharing seventh place at 147.

The tandem of Russell and Fritz Backus went 7668 to claim the Fifth Flight at 144 with Gary Ruckman and Michael Snelson (7570-145) a shot back in second, and Kyle Whatley and Alex Chavira (74-72) coming in third at 146.

Robert Aguirre and Richard Davila (76-72) joined Jason Van Kirk and Rudy Castillo (75-73) in a tie for fourth at 148 with Ricky Sanders and Kirk Killoough (76-73) and Carlos Mendez

Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce executive director Sid Shaw, left, presents long-time Tierra Blanca Golf Classic supporter and cook Steve Hodges, right, with one of the inaugural Extra Mile Awards.

BRAND/John Carson Jr., and Jimmy Gauna (7574) tied for sixth at 149.

Kelly and N.D. Kelso saw Maury and Amy Adams match their scores as each

went 77-73 to share the Sixth Flight crown at 150.

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14th annual Tierra Blanca Golf Classic John Pitman Golf Course, June 24-25 Championship Flight

J.Aven-N.Rowland 58-61 – 119* C.Allen-A.White 60-59 – 119 C.Marsh-C.Lloyd 61-60 – 121 S.McGinty-A.Gale 63-61 – 124 B.West-H.West 63-66 – 129 C.Marsh-B.Nichols 61-68 – 129 P.Kahlich-B.Weishaar 63-68 – 131 D.Landry-L.Williams 63-69 – 132 *birdied third playoff hole to win

First Flight

M.Rivas-Ja.Stevens 65-63 – 128 Je.Stevens-L.Stevens 64-65 – 129 Cl.Kerr-Cs.Kerr 64-66 – 130 R.Hanna-K.Finch 66-65 – 131 J.Foerster-C.Lipham 65-66 – 131 J.O’Rand-M.O’Rand 66-66 – 132 B.J.Ward-S.Sims 66-66 – 132 F.Lloyd-G.Brewer 64-68 – 132 D.Sims-C.Prunell 64-69 – 133 B.Goucher-B.Cantu 66-68 – 134 G.Chandler-G.Nickell 65-73 – 138 A.Torres-A.Torres Jr. 66-74 – 140

Second Flight

J.Anderson-R.Smajstrla 67-66 – 133 T.Simons-B.Baker 67-67 – 134 R.Howell-J.Tripp 67-67 – 134 K.Bartley-G.Batterman 67-68 – 135 C.Mendez Sr.-R.Rodriguez 68-68 – 136 Jo.Hunt-Je.Junt 68-70 – 138 R.Fulcher-J.Woody 69-70 – 139 D.Bhakta-C.Rangel 69-71 – 140 R.Butler-A.Callahan 69-71 – 140 C.Johns-A.J.Kratochvil 68-72 – 140 D.Wright-B.Collins 67-73 – 140 K.Buse-S.Westbrook 67-62 – 129* C.Nieman-S.Nieman 67-63 – 130* *shot rule

Third Flight

J.Walterscheid-K.Reining 70-68 – 138 M.Mauldin-T.Maldonado 70-68 – 138 J.Brooke-N.Johnson 71-68 – 139 T.Vigil-J.McCracken 70-71 – 141 G.Reinart-G.Kalka 71-71 – 142 K.Bridwell-J.Shelton 70-72 – 142 S.Williams-B.Warner 71-73 – 144 N.Sullivan-K.Norris 70-74 – 144 A.Downey-R.Downey 71-74 – 145 J.Wood-J.Stow 70-75 – 145 R.McCracken-K.Foster 71-75 – 146 B.Robins-D.Broroman 71-77 – 148 K.Linquist-S.Allen 70-62 – 132* C.Ortiz-S.Burnett 70-65 – 135* W.Backus-B.Backus 70-65 – 135* F.Gamboa-J.Chavira 70-66 – 136* *shot rule

Fourth Flight

D.Nikkel-E.Prater 73-67 – 140 L.Petree-B.Petree 72-70 – 142 N.Kygar-R.Yates 72-70 – 142 K.Reinart-G.Reinart 73-72 – 145 K.Bridwell-C.Darden 72-73 – 145 R.Bhakta-D.Jesko 73-73 – 146 W.Hill-P.Rendon 73-74 – 147 J.Robins-K.Brorman 73-74 – 147 M.Nielsen-G.Duque 72-75 – 147 B.Carlson-M.Carlson 72-75 – 147 J.Harkins-J.Johnson 72-76 – 148 A.Austin-R.de la Cruz 72-76 – 148 M.Tickle-H.Dunn 73-76 – 149 R.Strafuss-D.Vogler 72-78 – 150 R.Roden-B.Loflin 73-78 – 151 K.Harrison-C.Jackson 72-66 – 138* *shot rule

Fifth Flight

R.Backus-F.Backus 76-68 – 144 G.Ruckman-M.Snelson 75-70 – 145 K.Whatley-A.Chavira 74-72 – 146 R.Aguirre-R.Davila 76-72 – 148 J.VanKirk-R.Castillo 75-73 – 148 R.Sanders-K.Killoough 76-73 – 149 C.Mendez Jr.-J.Gauna 75-74 – 149 T.Alverado-S.Garcia 74-76 – 150 C.Chandler-J.Burns 74-77 – 151 G.Wilcox-T.Latta 74-78 – 152 T.Fulcher-T.McCaslin 75-80 – 155 S.Shaw-G.Molberg 75-82 – 157 G.Patterson-C.Patterson 76-82 – 158

Sixth Flight

K.Kelso-N.D.Kelso 77-73 – 150 M.Adams-A.Adams 77-73 – 150 R.Moore-Z.Perkins 78-74 – 152 G.Sanders-H.Sanders 77-76 – 153 S.Nikkel-M.Maynard 77-76 – 153 B.Bartels-J.Swanson 78-78 – 156 D.Cassels-K.Cassels 78-81 – 159 T.Johnson-G.Austin 78-81 – 159 Bo.Boren-Ba.Boren 77-82 – 159 R.Lopez-R.Carr 78-88 – 66 J.White-G.Long 78-WD R.Artho-L.Noland 77-71 – 148* *shot rule

Seventh Flight

J.Sandoval-L.Sandoval 79-74 – 153 S.Sanders-C.Sanders 79-76 – 155 V.O.Ortega-J.Rodriguez 79-76 – 155 W.Boren-S.Holbert 80-77 – 157 R.Powell-B.Self 79-79 – 158 A.Thorne-C.Thorne 81-78 – 159 J.Artho-B.Reinart 79-80 – 159 L.Backus-G.Backus 80-80 – 160 R.Blakely-J.Blakely 82-79 – 161 J.Sliney-A.J.Carrasco 81-81 – 162 M.Reeve-C.Reeve 79-83 – 162 J.Hernandez-C.Mendez 82-81 – 163 J.Vardeman-A.Vardeman 81-84 – 165 S.Stevens-S.Metcalf 82-WD

Eighth Flight

S.Scott-R.Scott 84-82 – 166 J.Chaney-M.Chaney 83-83 – 166 D.Harshey-J.Perrin 84-84 – 168 A.Coronado-R.Murillo 83-85 – 168 J.Davis-T.Davis 85-85 – 170 P.Hoffman-J.Vogler 83-89 – 172 R.Balland-B.Blakenhagen 85-91 – 176 J.Meyers-W.Burdine 86-WD

Ninth Flight

J.O’Connor-J.White 87-85 – 172 C.Lassiter-B.Fite 89-84 – 173 T.Brown-B.Hutchinson 88-85 – 173 Ma.Moss-Mo.Moss 90-84 – 174 R.McCracken-J.Archer 88-87 – 175 R.Prisk-K.Prisk 90-86 – 176 J.Williams-M.Ramirez 87-89 – 176 M.Castle-D.Sammons 89-88 – 177 R.Pierce-J.Garza 96-WD

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES 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

Wednesday, July 12 Herd Wrestling Camp 3rd-9th graders – 9 a.m.-noon HHS Triple Gym

Tuesday, July 11 Herd Wrestling Camp 3rd-9th graders – 9 a.m.-noon HHS Triple Gym

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

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FAREWELL: FROM PAGE 1

this year. That was all new to me. I’ve never had problems like that.”

A graduate of Frank Phillips Junior College in Borger, Russell went to West Texas on a golf scholarship before graduating with a degree in education.

He was almost immediately hired by HISD to start a career that spanned two centuries over five decades and a variety of positions.

After spending his first six years as a social studies teacher and varsity golf coach at Hereford High School, Russell moved into school administration as assistant principal at Stanton Junior High – a position he held for four years before taking the principal reins for two.

It was there he began a long-time working relationship with then-teacher and now-board of trustees member Carolyn Waters.

“When Terry began his administrative career, I and many others wondered if he would be more coach than administrator,” Waters said.

“Terry successfully combined the two. He could coach, but proved to also be a player as captain of the team.

“Terry was open to suggestions and occasional advice from his staff. He contributed to the working relationship that was obvious at Stanton.

He could be firm when necessary, but kept his sense of humor, which was in many ways, a trademark of those who worked at Stanton.”

From Stanton, Russell went to Hereford High School for a 12-year stint as principal.

In 1997, he took another step up to central office as assistant superintendent for support services – the posi-

Retiring after 44 years with HISD, Terry Russell, left, is joined by board members Carolyn Waters, center, and Mike Bryant, right, during May’s employee recognitions. Waters and Bryant were teachers under Russell when he was prinicipal at Stanton Junior High.

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HISD Assistant Superintendent Terry Russell tries out the new recliner presented to him by co-workers during a Thursday retirement reception.

BRAND/John Carson tion from which he is retiring.

“From 1979 until his retirement, it has been my privilege to witness Terry’s professional growth in the education system of HISD,” Waters said.

“For the past 18 years, I have enjoyed working with Terry on an administration-board member level. He always had an open door and was always ready to listen. He could be firm with those he dealt with on day-to-day operations, but he could keep his sense of humor.

“Terry Russell will certainly be missed by those with whom he worked, and we

hope he will be no stranger to HISD. Hopefully he can spend time with family and get back to the golf course.”

Russell’s career is somewhat of an anomaly in that his entire professional life has been spent in one place.

This is particularly true in education, where often times the desire a person has to move from the classroom into administration and school administration into district administration requires changing school systems and relocation.

Russell admitted his career has had its fair share of luck

because every time he was ready to take one of those steps an opportunity arose in HISD that allowed to move ahead without moving on.

One of the things a 44-year career also creates is the opportunity to forge relationships.

“I have enjoyed every position I had,” he said. “I have been really lucky to have worked with some really wonderful people – up to and including those currently. I just disappointed I got old.

“It will be sad for me to not see these people on a daily basis. I’ve developed bonds and relationships with people that will be missed.”

One of the relationships he added that will be missed most is with current HISD Superintendent Sheri Blankenship – who worked sideby-side with Russell for a

number of years as assistant superintendent of student services before being named superintendent 10 months ago.

The first thing Blankenship did when asked to comment on Russell’s retirement was create an anagram out of his first name: T (terrific), E (exceptional), R (respectful), R (reliable), Y (yeller for the Herd).

“Terry is a very kind-hearted and loyal gentleman,” Blankenship said. “You will not find anyone who loves this district more. Terry spent 44 years serving this district, and we are grateful for his service and commitment to HISD. “Terry will be the first to tell you he did not always get things right, but he always worked hard to be fair and consistent. Terry will be

dearly missed and never forgotten. We want to wish him well, congratulate him on his retirement and thank him for a job well done.”

Although he was formally recognized for his upcoming retirement during annual HISD employee recognition ceremonies in May, the district said more of a personal farewell Thursday with a reception in his honor.

Current and former coworkers, students and friends took part in the send-off that included the presentation of a recliner from the district.

“I’m not leaving with any bad memories,” Russell said.

“I wish everyone could have memories like mine. I have no regrets.

“Even if I could, I wouldn’t change a thing over how the past 44 years have transpired.”

RAISE:

budget while also touting the need for a multi-million dollar bond.

Noting the point, Ingram said the disFROM PAGE 1 trict’s “biggest asset” is staff and it is more than $500,000 in the red becoming increasingly difficult to without employee raises. compete with school systems in His figures did show additional Amarillo and Canyon, which offer savings that would take the overhigher salaries. all budget out of deficit, however, “I think the 1.5 percent is reeven with those, any inclusion of flective of that rather than it beraises would put it back into the ing 2 or 3 percent,” McNeely said red. in response to Barela. “The 1.5 “These figures are best-guess percent is way too little for what estimates,” Ingram said. “It will our staff deserves, but we have MCNEELY vary by the time we get to Auto have ways to attract and retain gust. This is a best estimation as employees. of now.”

“We have to do something to keep up.”

While the 1.5 percent raise was moved After commenting that a deficit budand seconded for vote by board vice get “sends a bad message” to the compresident Clay McNeely and secremunity, District III Trustee Emily tary Carolyn Waters, subsequent Wade amended the motion to a 1 board discussion raised several percent raise – specifically notissues. ing that would not create a deficit District V Trustee Robert de la budget – and Barela seconded it.

Cruz voiced concern over approv“I think we should give a raise,” ing a deficit budget that includboard president Kevin Knight ed employee raises and sought said. “We are competing with Canassurances Ingram’s projected yon and Amarillo. We should give $95,000 overall deficit was firm. a raise.”

WADE District VI’s and former board The board unanimously appresident Angel Barela quesproved the 1 percent pay hike, tioned how the public would perceive the 6-0. District II Trustee Bobby Rodriguez board giving raises that created a deficit was absent.

CITY: FROM PAGE 1

by Lipham Asphalt & Paving Co. “Both of them do good work,” Hereford City Manager Rick Hanna said. “There was no preference of one company over another. They have both done work for us.

“The reason for choosing Milligan was its bid was lower.”

Milligan, which is currently doing the paving work at a Hereford Municipal Airport project, also did the first section of Main Street repaving – from East Park Avenue to Seventh Street – last year.

City officials have been immersed in somewhat of a running battle with lo-

cal historical interests over within a month,” Hanna repaving Hereford’s brick added. “[Milligan] was ready streets. to start two weeks ago, but However, few can and we had not done the bids have denied the improve- yet. ment in road conditions re“It is not a big project, sulting from the first but was something part of the project. that we needed to Several commisaddress.” sioners reported Hanna said the constituent comcurrent bids are only ments echoing Sifor the designated mons’ sentiments two-block segment about the road imof Main Street, howprovement. ever, there are other Prep work on the areas of brick streets HANNA project is expected in the downtown to begin soon, Hanna area in need of pavreported, with a majority of ing improvement. the work amounting to pavThe most notable of those ing over the current brick he cited was the Third Streetsurface.

Schley intersection between The overall project should the Deaf Smith County Aptake no more than five days praisal District offices, First to complete once started.

Financial Bank and Deaf “It should get started Smith County Courthouse.

GOLF: FROM PAGE 9

Ronnie Moore and Zack Perkins (78-74-152) in third as Grady and Hunter Sanders (77-76) and Sonny Nikkel and Mike Maynard (77-76) tied for fourth at 153.

Bruce Bartels and Jack Swanson (78-78) took sixth to round

out the Sixth Flight at 156.

Jim and Lorraine Sandoval (79-74) broke a three-way, firstround tie to win the Seventh Flight by two strokes with a 153 total over the teams of Stacy Sanders-Charlene Sanders (7976-155) and V.O. Ortega-Junior Rodriguez (79-76-155).

Wayde Boren and Scott Holbert went 80-77 to finish fourth

From left, sales manager Jay Stevens, sales manager John Stagner, comptroller Isaac Walker and general manager Jerry Stevens are presented the Chevrolet Mark of Excellence Award for 2016

by Chevrolet Zone Manager Belle Muniz and Lubbock District sales manager Clayton Turner.

Photo by Jim Steiert

Stevens earns Chevy award

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

A multiple award winning local automotive dealer added another laurel to its impressive list of recognitions June 22.

Stevens 5 Star Car and Truck Center was presented the Chevrolet Mark of Excellence Award for 2016 in recognition of outstanding sales, service, customer retention, and customer satisfaction. The award was presented to Jerry Stevens, general manager

by Belle Muniz, Chevrolet Zone Manager from Oklahoma City, and Clayton Turner, District Manager, Sales, for the Lubbock District.

Steven 5 Star was one of only three out of 13 dealerships in the Lubbock

at 157 with Robert Powell and Brent Self carding a 79-79 to come in fifth at 158.

Andy and Clayton Thorne (8178) and Joseph Artho and Brad Reinart (79-80) shared the sixth spot at 159.

A Sunday back-nine charge allowed Sinky and Rhea Scott (8482) to forge a tie atop the Eighth Flight leaderboard with Jeff and

District to receive the recognition.

“This is a big accomplishment for a dealership, and we’re proud to receive this honor,” Stevens commented.

The recognition comes on the heels of a similar honor for Stevens 5 Star in 2015, when it received the Buick Mark of Excellence Award honoring Buick’s finest dealers that have shown commitment to unsurpassed performance and customer satisfaction.

Among Stevens 5 Star Car and Truck Center employees who joined Jerry Stevens in accepting the award were Jay Stevens, sales manager, John Stagner, sales manager, and Isaac Walker, comptroller for the local dealership.

Stevens says the Her-

Mike Chaney (83-83) at 166.

The teams of Danny HarsheyJoe Perrin (84-84) and Armando Coronado-Ramon Murillo (83-85) shared the third spot at 168.

Jacob and Thomas Davis (8585) finished fifth at 170 with Patsy Hoffman and Jana Vogler (83-89-172) taking sixth.

Jerry O’Connor and Jimmy White went 87-85 to capture the

eford car and truck center has a commitment not only to sales, but to service as well, and originated its well-known “no hassle, no haggle” sales approach 25 years ago.

The Stevens 5 Star approach to business has garnered the Hereford business the recognition of the Better Business Bureau. Stevens 5 Star has twice received the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics, presented to the Hereford dealership in 2001, and again in 2006. The 5 Star name of the company originated with the 5 Star Award for Sales and Service from General Motors that came to the dealership back in the day when it was known as Stevens Chevrolet Olds.

Ninth Flight at 172 and edge the tandems of Coby Lassiter-Bobby Fite (89-84) and Tommy BrownBill Hutchinson (88-85), who shared the second spot at 173.

Max and Morgan Moss (90-84) were another shot back in fourth at 174 with Roger McCracken and Jeff Archer (88-87-175) coming in fifth, and Ricky and Kevin Prisk (90-86) claiming sixth.