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Volume 117 | Number 3 WHAT'S INSIDE
Replacing graders more than buy vs. lease By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
Ladies Auxiliary continues to aid HRMC Page 5
Boots vs. Badges returning Page 9
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The Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court has been engaged in discussion and debate over the pros and cons of purchasing or leasing motor graders for more than a month. Prompted by Precinct 3 Commissioner Mike Brumley, the court has been examining the advantages and disadvantages
of each as precincts saw the need for a decision at hand to replace graders and attempt to get the most out of its current machines as trade-ins or being sold. “I believe leasing makes it easier to know what to budget each year for graders,” Deaf Smith County Judge D.J. Wagner said during Mon-
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day’s regular meeting of the commissioners court. “I know that Precincts 3 and 4 need machines.” Wagner had said during previous discussions that leasing looked preferable because the payment would be a set amount (approximately $31,000) per machine as the county started replacement of all 12 of its
graders – three per precinct. In addition to knowing the exact amount per machine for annual budgeting, Wagner noted that leasing would allow the county to effectively get new graders at the end of each three-year lease cycle. Commissioners had already agreed to replace four graders per year for the next three
Beating the heat
Collier honored with shower
PLEASE SEE GRADERS | 4
County set to begin paving By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
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FORECAST
Today
Mostly Sunny High: 95º Low: 66º
Sunrise: 6:43 a.m. Sunset: 9:05 p.m. Wind: SW 10 MPH Precipitation: 0% Humidity: 39% UV Index: Extreme
Sunday
Partly Cloudy High: 95º Low: 66º
Sunrise: 6:44 a.m. Sunset: 9:05 p.m. Wind: SW 11 MPH Precipitation: 20% Humidity: 44% UV Index: Extreme
Monday
Mostly Sunny High: 97º Low: 67º
Sunrise: 6:44 a.m. Sunset: 9:05 p.m. Wind: SSW 15 MPH Precipitation: 0% Humidity: 37% UV Index: Extreme
HEREFORD HISTORY 18 year ago • July 8, 1999
The 10-million-bushel grain facility in Hereford has been used by FritoLay, which is based in Plano, to supply foodgrade corn to its domestic snack plants and specific international businesses.
The only true way to beat the summer heat in Hereford is have mom take you for a dip in the pool at Josserand Aquatic Park as 4-year-old Devon Ruiz finds out Thursday when a cascade of cool water takes him by surprise. For more on those keeping cool at the pool this July, see page 10. BRAND/John Carson
The money was already there, so all that had to be determined was exactly where it was going to be spent as the Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court began specifying 2017 paving projects during its regular meeting June 26. “The funding [for paving] has already been approved and is in the budget,” Deaf Smith County Judge D.J. Wagner said to commissioners. “We just need for you to pick the roads.” However, a dilemma exists in that not all county roads in need of paving will be on the lists. While paving funds are in the budget, it only amounts to $200,000 of an estimated $538,000 worth of needed improvements. With bids already accepted for paving, the process will cost the county roughly $20,000 per mile, subsequently, only 9.5-10 miles of a designated 26 miles of county roads in need of paving will be addressed. Of the 26 miles of road noted to need paving, none are in Precinct 3. Precinct 2 has the most in need of repair at 14 miles with Precincts 1 and 4 having 6 miles each. Wagner suggested commissioners from those three precincts – Chris Kahlich in Precinct 1, Jerry O’Connor in PrePLEASE SEE PAVING | 6
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Obits.........................2 News......................3-4 Community....5-6, 9-10 Classifieds...........7-8
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39th King’s Manor Founders Day coming July 15 From Staff Reports
A gold rush of entertainment and exciting auction offerings will highlight the 39th annual King’s Manor Founders Day Barbecue. The event is set for 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 15, at the Hereford Independent School District Administration Building on North 25 Mile Avenue and features a full evening of activities.
“Founders Day benefits benevolent care of King’s Manor residents who may have exhausted their resources, ensuring that they continue to have a home at King’s Manor,” King’s Manor executive director Shelly Moss said. Featured entertainer is renowned country music artist Larry Gatlin, performing hits including “All the Gold in California” and “Broken
Lady,” along with Gospel favorites. Born the son of an oil field driller in 1948 in Seminole, Gatlin is the oldest of the three brothers. At age 7, he was accompanying younger brothers Steve and Rudy in singing at family and church events. After high school, he attended the University of Houston on a football scholarship, rooming with
Steve Hodges of Hereford, a major supporter of King’s Manor. Gatlin became known in Nashville for his songwriting skills. While his brothers finished college, Gatlin toured the small-club and listening-room circuit as a solo act. Joining forces with his siblings, the Gatlin Brothers toured the U.S., Canada and overseas from 1976-92,
recording hits and garnering music awards. Gatlin wrote every Gatlin Brothers hit, as well as songs recorded by Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Charlie Rich, Johnny Mathis, Dottie West and others. As the Gatlin Brothers completed their Adios Tour PLEASE SEE FOUNDER'S | 6
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