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HEREFORD HISTORY 35 years ago • August 16, 1982

On this day in 1982, five women from Hereford were inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.

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

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Decisions, desicions Deaf Smith County Clerk of District Court Elaine Gerber, left, and Justice of the Peace Karen Boren, center, try to make up their minds on what to take home from Friday’s 4-H bake sale at First Financial Bank. For more photos from the event, see page 10.

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Barring unforeseen circumstances, the property tax rate in Deaf Smith County for 2017-18 will remained unchanged.

With the budget process shifting gears, the Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court conducted a public hearing on its tax rate during Monday’s regular meeting.

There were no comments from the public or commissioners concerning a proposed rate of .53 mils – 53 cents per every $100 of property valuation – that is the same as in 2017-18.

“An increase in county appraisal values had led to an increase on our bottom WAGNER line without raising taxes,” Deaf Smith County Judge D.J. Wagner said during a budget workshop earlier in the meeting. “I don’t think we need to raise taxes. That is my recommendation.”

While not officially set in stone, Monday’s public hearing effectively established the tax rate for upcoming fiscal year.

Should commissioners decide to change the rate – either higher or lower – another public hearing would be required, according to county finance officials.

However, that is unlikely as commissioners were also presented with a preliminary 2017-18 budget during Monday’s meeting that was figured with the .53 mils tax rate.

Although both Wagner and county auditor Trish Brown were adamant the figures were “very preliminary,” the budget showed the county getting a $374,000 boost in revenue through the increase in appraised property values.

Monday’s public hearing was “a time thing,” according to Wagner, to meet legal requirements as comPLEASE SEE COUNTY | 2

County-wide polls clear first hurdle

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

da, who oversees all county elections and requested to oversee a number of those Voting centers for Deaf by other entities, initiated Smith County took a big the CWPP effort two years step toward becoming a ago. reality Monday with a reThe attempt was denied quired public hearby the Texas Secreing during the regutary of State’s office, lar meeting of the which oversees all Deaf Smith County state elections and Commissioners must approve apCourt. plications for CWPP, Officially known on the basis that the as County Wide Preeffort’s public hearcinct Polling (CWPP), ing was not well atthe effort – if suctended and did not DELACERDA cessful – would allow provide enough incounty voters to cast formation to comballots at any poll location, missioners. rather than current requireThat was not the situation ments which restrict voting Monday. to only the poll in a voters’ “We had enough of what respective precinct. we needed in the public Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court Imelda DeLaCerPLEASE SEE POLLS | 3

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A local dentist office is looking to put a smile in more than one way on the faces of at least 100 students to start the 2017-18 school year.

Smile Accent will be hosting its second Back to School Bash on Friday with plans to provide school supplies to the first 100 verified students who attend.

“As a local business, we look for any way possible to give back to the community,” Smile Accent office manager Roni Cantu said. “We know that school supply drives happen in sur-

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ing felony warrant.

Jorge Perez Castaneda, 29, arrested for assault.

Aug. 11 Jose Hernandez Mejia, 20, arrested for no driver’s license.

Marc Anthony Trevizo, 25, arrested for burglary of a habitation.

Aug. 15 Adam Eusebio Romo, 35, arrested for possession or delivery of a controlled substance and driving while license invalid.

Aug. 12 Eduardo Trinidad Rivas, 19, arrested for no driver’s license.

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

Jerry Laughlin Ruiz, 39, arrested for a second-ormore offense of driving while license suspended.

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student be accompanied by an approved adult and can show proof of registration through HISD. “With community support, this supply drive can become a great success in giving back to the community,” Cantu said. “We, at Smile Accent, look forward to working together this year to help our community.”

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missioners set about the budget process.

A spending plan for 2017-18 must be approved before the new fiscal year starts on Oct. 1.

There was a tax hike of sorts as the county’s effective tax rate was increased. The effective rate is the tax rate an entity would need to

impose to generate the same amount of revenue as budgeted in the previous year.

The county’s rate increased from 49.662 cents per $100 valuation in 2016-17 to 51.2068 cents for 201718.

In terms of the overall tax rate (53 cents) it remained unchanged after it was bumped up from 51 cents for 201617.

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rounding communities and have come to realize that this is something that would benefit Hereford families a great deal.”

With the help of other local businesses and individuals, Smile Accent is looking to supply pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks and other needs based on school supply lists provided by Hereford Independent School District (HISD).

The first 100 students who attend Friday’s event will receive supplies for the upcoming school year, which is set to begin Monday. The only requirements are a

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Aug. 13 Joel Gaytan III, arrested for possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drug-free zone.

Jose Lara Flores, 44, arrested for interference with emergency requirements for assistance.

Alex Zapata, 21, arrested on an outstanding felony warrant.

Aug. 14 Katherine Garcia Romero, 34, arrested for no driver’s license.

Fernando Ruiz Gutierrez, 45, arrested for driving while intoxicated and no driver’s license.

Rene Matthew Mendoza, 23, arrested for possession of marijuana.

Monica Rose Ramos, 36, arrested on an outstand-

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Aug. 13 David Garrett, 34, arrested for an enhanced charge of driving while license invalid.

Briseyda Davalos, 18, arrested for duty on striking an unattended vehicle.

Omar Ramos, 20, arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.

Juan Leonardo Rosalez, 29, arrested for public intoxication.

Ramon Alonso Aguilar, 34, arrested for driving while intoxicated with a blood-alcohol content more than .15.

Daisy Natal, 35, arrested for driving while license invalid-no insurance.

Reports

Hereford Police Department Aug. 11 Aggravated assault was reported in the 700 block of South Avenue K. Injury to a child was reported in the 100 block of Ranger Drive.

Failure to meet require-

ments for striking an unattended vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Avenue A. Aug. 13 An incident report was taken in the 200 block of North Lee Street.

Unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance was reported in the 200 block of Forrest Avenue.

Aug. 14 Aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child was reported in the 200 block of North Roosevelt Avenue.

Indecency with a child was reported in the 200 block of North Roosevelt Avenue.

Deadly conduct was reported in the 500 block of Avenue G. Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 13 Possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana was reported to deputies.

Driving while intoxicated was reported to deputies.

Driving with no insurance was reported to deputies.

Evading arrest was reported to deputies.

Aug. 14 Criminal mischief was reported to deputies.

Deputies were called to assist another law enforcement agency.

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- 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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POLLS:

experience for voters and has saved the county money because it reduces the need for polling staff. I do encourage the concept.”

Randall County has been using vote centers since the November 2013 election, according to Lackey.

While the move has reduced the total number of Randall polls from 22 to 14, it has provided more convenient voting options, she added, which has resulted in an increase in voter turnout.

“Many times laws are passed to help people vote, and this concept is a good idea,” Deaf Smith County Democrat Party chairman Margaret Del Toro said to commissioners during the hearing. “I think the concept is good and something we will more and more. I hope commissioners see it as a good way to get people to vote.”

With the public hearing requirement hurdle success-

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hearing,” DeLaCerda said.

“The biggest thing we needed to make sure of was that commissioners knew exactly all the details about CWPP.” Following the denied attempt, DeLaCerda added state officials recommended someone appear at the public hearing who was familiar and experienced with the county-wide voting centers.

That was accomplished in both verbal and written form Monday when DeLaCerda presented commissioners with a letter from Potter County Elections Administrator Melynn Huntley and had Randall County Elections Administrator Shannon Lackey address the board.

“The program has worked very, very well for us,” Lackey said. “While the state is strict about what you can do with vote centers, it is the same concept as early voting – just moved to election days. We now use it for all elections – city, county and primaries.

“We have heard no negative comments about the vote centers since we started it. I can’t say enough about the concept. It enhances the

Randall County Elections Administrator Shannon Lackey extolls the merits of county-wide voting centers during Monday’s public hearing before the commissioners court.

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fully cleared, the next step is for commissioners to give approval to proceed with the application process as a meeting agenda item.

DeLaCerda plans to have the item on the agenda for the court’s next meeting Monday, Aug. 28.

If approval is granted, the application is submitted to the secretary of state’s office. If the application is approved, a CWPP test will be conducted during the 2018 March primary.

A report on the test’s success would then be turned back into the secretary of state, according to DeLaCerda, for final approval.

“After visiting with officials from the secretary of state’s office, if the test is successful, then the program would be a go for Deaf Smith County,” she said.

Although the state allows a county to cut its total polling placing in half through CWPP, DeLaCerda said polls

would initially be trimmed from four to three in Deaf Smith before a decision was made concerning an additional cut.

With current polls at Aikman Elementary School (Precinct 1), Deaf Smith County Courthouse (Precinct 2), Hereford Junior High School (Precinct 3) and Hereford Community Center (Precinct 4), DeLaCerda said the community center would probably be the poll location that is no longer used.

In addition to the community center likely being on the city chopping block if plans for a new center on West 15th Street proceed, the remaining three polls would have one in the west (HJH) and east (Aikman) parts of town, as well as one centrally located at the courthouse.

The key under the CWPP program is that voters could cast ballots at any of the locations.

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August 18th from 2 p.m.-6 p.m at the Smile Accent Office

1) Fuel to be furnished starting October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 Price per gallon for bulk delivery charges above refinery cost, freight, and taxes.

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They weren’t farm kids You may have seen the cell phone video, the grainy images of a drowning man, his distant cries for help obscured by the mocking jeers and laughter of the five teenage spectators who filmed the incident. Jamel Dunn, age 31, lost his life on July 9 in a Florida pond. Five more days passed before searchers would find his body, crushing the desperate hopes of a family, praying their loved one would come home again.

Meanwhile, five American youths ranging from 14-18 years old, owned a dark secret too good to keep. They couldn’t resist the temptation to share their first-person video of the town tragedy with their friends on social media. Word of the sorry saga eventually ALL IN got out, making internaKerrie Womble Steiert tional headlines.

As a stranger struggled for his final gasps of air, these “ordinary” kids whipped out their IPhones—not to call 911—but to record the moment, demonstrating a Lord of the Flies pack mentality. Cursing the panicked victim, the teens exhibited complete detachment from the crisis unfolding before them.

Having directly worked with youngsters for many years, I am certain that local teens in a similar situation would do the right thing, to the best of their ability.

Surely, most American youth would react promptly and appropriately. But as the Florida video revealed, not one of the teens expressed concern or a trace of compassion. This incident may have been an aberration, although it’s hard to believe that all five of these callous adolescents were sociopaths.

As of now, we know little about the Florida teenagers, but it’s safe to assume this: They weren’t farm kids.

Because of chronic exposure to entertainment media’s graphic depictions of violence, many young people have a limited grasp of the finality of death. And worse, respect for life continues to deteriorate as we become further removed from the agrarian way of living. Farm kids have a deeper understanding of the sanctity of life because they have a fullyrealized, dependent relationship with animals and the land. They’re involved throughout the full cycle of conception, birth and growth until death. Their eyes have seen the beginning of life and its end. They have first-hand experience with the capricious cruelties of nature and the fragile membrane separating the quick and the dead. They’ve grieved as they walked away from their hand-raised show calf, knowing it’s to be loaded on a truck bound for slaughter.

Rural kids commonly shoulder responsibility because they’re entrusted with daily tasks as a valued member of something bigger than themselves. Sharing ownership of the family’s interests, they undergo the struggles and failures during hard times while benefitting from occasional advantages and profits. Farm youngsters bear witness to the contract — signed in a family’s blood, sweat and tears— between the land and skies, the soil and seeds, the sun and water, sustenance and sacrifice. Perhaps due to their agrarian heritage, the folks of middle America are inherently connected and accountable to their neighbors and community. If they see a stranger in distress, they don’t need a law to spur them into action.

Sadly, there are other recent national examples of poor judgment in the face of calamity. In the immediate aftermath of the amusement park ride accident at the Ohio State Fair, the prevailing response of nearby spectators was to raise their phones to shoot video. So when we witness a catastrophe, our go-to reaction is to capture the blood-stained moment in hopes of making a sale to TMZ? In the presence of suffering and death, the new priority is to have a social media post reach viral status.

There are several cultural factors at play, separating us from our better angels, numbing our sensitivity and isolating us from the priorities around us.

In this age of selfies and imagining our every thought and action is worthy of sharing with the universe, it’s little wonder that we have less time and energy to invest in the welfare of others. Social media encourages endless personal commentary and posts, but serves as a faulty platform for significant sharing of meaningful thoughts and beliefs. For the most part, it’s a “me” focused habit, eroding our awareness of, and interest in, the needs and experiences of others.

Back in Florida, in the wake of this contemptible incident, local law enforcement have identified the individual youths involved and are considering whether to file charges. Outraged state officials are pushing for Good Samaritan legislation to hold citizens accountable in cases of blatant disregard for life. In other words, we now need laws to force us to behave like human beings. As I recall, that’s what our consciences used to do.

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The hotel in the “town that never was” of Kelso was only occupied by prospective landowners and immediately closed when the last tract of land was sold.

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Tales of Deaf Smith County

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Gregory had purchased.

Gregory and his wife operated the hotel where most, if not all, of the guests were easterners who Kelso, in west central Deaf had come every two weeks by exSmith County, was actually a cursion train to Hereford. “town that never was.”

The prospect company, It was a hoax set up by headed by Wright, mainKansas City land promottained a fleet of two-cyliner George G. Wright as a der Buicks that were used plan to attract buyers for to transport the guests land in the early 1900s. to Kelso. They then used This tract of land for horses and buggies from sale was a part of the the livery stable to show 80,000-acre Kelso Block the land that was for sale. of the XIT Ranch.

After the final sale of Wright built a staged the land, which brought town that consisted of the closure of the hotel, Carolyn Waters a hotel, livery stable, Gregory and his family schoolhouse and grocery continued to farm their store. The hotel was occupied land. Gregory also served two only by prospective newcomers. terms, from 1910-16, as county The general store was stocked commissioner for Precinct 3. Afand only “hired” customers ter his last term as commissionbought the goods, which would er, he sold his land to J.H. Kemp. be returned to shelves after the He then ranched in the Watrous, N.M., area for several years. visitors left the area.

Gregory’s son Luther, who had The schoolhouse was never really a school, but “students” could moved to the county with his be seen when the land promoter parents, remembered the town needed them. Cowboys from of Hereford as a boardwalk and nearby ranches, who always liked windmill town. He also recalled to earn an extra dollar, were often the big prairie fire that occurred the customers or school boys. soon after the family’s arrival.

For a very brief time, from The fire, which swept through the 1907-08, Kelso even had a post western part of the county, left office. many cattle, horses and wildlife Many purchasers of land were burned to death. dry land farmers, who realized After his father sold the family too late, that the town was a fake farm, Luther went to work for the and that, of most importance, a 76 and Rail H ranches, which were deep well was needed for most owned by Sam and Boss Jackson. crops. Also, there was no near-by They ran cattle from the Vega and church, and settlers were rather Adrian area to the area near San isolated from having neighbors, Jon and Endee, N.M. which was very important to In 1917, Luther left the county them at the time. to join the U.S. Army and spent a However, by late 1907, the en- year in France during World War tire Kelso tract had been sold to I. After the war, he began working farmers who hoped for a bright for the Santa Fe Railroad and refuture. tired after 36 years with the railKelso, the “town that never was” road. He later became the judge could also be called the “one-man of the corporation court at Slaton. town.” John Gregory, his wife and The Gregory children – Luther, family of eight children were list- Jay, Lena, Vera, Bessie, B.B., Cal ed as the only actual residents and Buster – surely had many of Kelso when they had built a tales to tell about their life in house on their land soon after Kelso and afterwards. Hopefully, their arrival. more of their adventures are reThe Gregory family had moved corded for posterity. to the county from Granbury in 1906 to land, that was part of “Tomorrow is fresh, with no misthe Kelso Tract of the XIT, which takes in it.” L.M. Montgomery

AUSTIN – Three bills reached Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk last week, with the 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature set to expire Aug. 16.

Abbott signed all three into law on Aug. 11: -- Senate Bill 5, increasing criminal penalties for voter fraud, by Kelly Hancock, RNorth Richland Hills, and sponsored in the House by Dan Huberty, R-Kingwood; -- Senate Bill 20, the “sunset bill” that extends the life of the Texas Medical Board and STATE several other healthcare-regulating state boards, by Van CAPITAL Taylor, R-Plano, and spon- HIGHLIGHTS sored in the House by Larry Ed Sterling Gonzales, R-Round Rock; and -- Senate Bill 60, relating to the funding of those revived health-care boards, also by Taylor and sponsored by Gonzales.

Two more bills headed to the governor for consideration are: -- HB 13 by Giovanni Capriglione, RSouthlake, and Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, legislation requiring emergency health-care providers to report complications from abortions and for the Health and Human Services Commission to publish the data; and -- HB 214 by John Smithee, R-Amarillo, and Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, banning abortion coverage through the federal Affordable Care Act and allowing private insurers to offer abortion coverage.

And, in an Aug. 12 weekend session, the House debated and tentatively passed SB 1, legislation lowering the property tax rollback rate and requiring voter approval to increase the rate above the threshold.

The House-amended version differed from the one passed in the Senate, however, and as of deadline it was unclear whether the two sides could reach a compromise. With time running out, the House and Senate did concur on amendments to SB 6, a bill to reform municipal annexation, but a municipal annexation reform bill was still unsettled. Negotiators for both bodies are working toward settlement on that and other bills on the governor’s call as the Aug. 16 deadline inches closer.

Racing against the clock are bills that would: -- Increase the average salary and benefits of Texas teachers; -- Provide a more flexible and rewarding salary and benefit system for Texas teachers; -- Establish a spending limit for political subdivisions and curb their power; -- Ban local regulations of the use of handheld mobile communication devices while driving; and -- Ensure action is taken to reduce the maternal mortality rate in Texas.

Gov. Abbott, on June 6, called for legislation addressing the previously mentioned issues and a few others to be solved in the current special session, after lawmakers were unable fulfill his legislative priorities during the 140day regular session that ended May 29.

Judge dismisses suit Austin U.S. District Court Judge Sam Sparks on Aug. 9 dismissed as moot Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit requesting the court to consolidate several lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of SB 4.

Paxton’s lawsuit, filed preemptively in support of the legislation widely referred to as the “show me your papers” immigration bill, was passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Abbott on May 7.

In a news release, Paxton reacted to Sparks’ ruling in Texas and Ken Paxton v. Travis County et al., claiming the ruling by Judge Sparks would have no effect on the merits of SB 4 cases pending in San Antonio courts and that he plans to keep fighting.

Scheduled to take effect Sept. 1, SB 4 requires law enforcement agencies across Texas to detain individuals pursuant to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s federal detainer program.

In his ruling, Sparks said Paxton does not have standing to bring suit because the law has not taken effect and therefore no violation has occurred.

Hegar to send revenue Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Aug. 9 announced his office would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $779.2 million in local sales tax allocations for August.

The amount is 1.3 percent more than in August 2016. Allocations are based on sales made in June by businesses that report tax monthly, and sales made in April, May and June by quarterly filers.

Mark White laid to rest The body of former Gov. Mark White lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda on Aug. 9 and burial followed in the Texas State Cemetery.

White died at age 77 at his home in Houston on Aug. 5. He was the 43rd governor of Texas, serving from 1983-87. He also served as Texas Attorney General from 1979-83 and as Texas Secretary of State from 1973-77.

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

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Resource concern rankings a déjà vu

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

Leigh Ann Briones, manager of the Humane Society of Deaf Smith County with Ellie, the shelter’s official mascot, are gearing up for Saturday’s Clear the Shelter Day. Photo by Jim Steiert

Humane Society to Clear the Shelter

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

The Humane Society of Deaf Smith County is joining with KAMR TV in Amarillo and NBC stations across the country in observing and sponsoring Clear the Shelters Day this coming Saturday, August 19.

The event is being staged locally and nation-wide in order to build awareness for pet adoption and the importance of finding homes for animals, according to Leigh Ann Briones, manager of the Humane Society of Deaf Smith County’s sparkling new shelter at 3805 North Progressive Road.

Saturday’s event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and offers free pet adoption following a minor interview to ensure that pets will go to loving homes where they will be cared for responsibly, including access to a fenced back yard, says Ms. Briones.

Kim Leonard, president of HSDSC says those interested can adopt a pet without any of the customary fees and animals sent to homes will have had their first series of shots, including vaccinations for Parvo and Distemper for dogs.

“Those adopting pets on Saturday will assume the responsibility for seeing that their animals are spayed or neutered within 90 days, and for following up on vaccinations including rabies. HSDSC will be sponsoring a low-cost shot clinic in October that will

provide an excellent and affordable opportunity for follow-up,” Mrs. Leonard explained.

“We are always overrun with animals in need of a home. Right now we have 16 kennels, all full of dogs in need of a good home, and 25-30 cats are also available.”

Last year, more than 22,000 pets were adopted on Clear the Shelters Day nationwide and 53,000 found homes last August.

“Adopting a dog or cat is an important decision.

For those prepared to do so, adopting will go a long ways towards reducing the homeless population of pets,” says Ms. Briones. “I take a lot home and foster and make sure they’re well, including our shelter mascot, Ellie, who comes to work with me every day.”

The goal of the Humane Society emains finding homes for hundreds of animals that come through the facility every year. Like other area cities, Hereford struggles with spaying and neutering animals, Ms. Briones says.

“There’s a huge overpopulation of dogs in Hereford, many abandoned and needing homes. Sometimes we manage to clear out, but just when that happens, new ones arrive,” she observed.

The local shelter is always open to pet adoption opportunities, not just this Saturday. The shelter is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shelter may be contacted at 363-6499, and welcomes volunteers.

condition ranked seventh in dry cropland concerns, and livestock production limitaIt’s déjà vu all over again tion ranked eighth. when it comes to local opinIn the rangeland/pastureion on land use and resource land category livestock proconcern rankings for Deaf duction limitation ranked Smith County for fiscal year second among concerns 2018. with soil erosion ranking Tierra Blanca Soil and Wathird, inefficient energy use ter Conservation District and fourth, soil quality degradathe USDA Natural Resources tion fifth, and insufficient Conservation Service office water sixth. Rounding out saw a good turnout August concerns in the rangeland 9 as they hosted a Local category were water qualWork Group (LWG) meeting ity degradation at seventh for Deaf Smith County to and air quality impacts at receive input from farmers, eighth. ranchers, local agencies, and The percent of County those with an interest in natBase Funds recommended ural resource concerns. Input to be allocated to each land at the session determines use includes 80 percent for local natural resource priirrigated cropland, 15 perorities and criteria for USDA cent for rangeland/pasture conservation activities and land, and five percent for programs planning for the Rick Auckerman, Deaf Smith County AgriLife Extension Service dry cropland. upcoming fiscal year and agent for agriculture and natural resources, and Tierra Blanca Thus far in 2017 the pergives local NRCS staff direc- Soil and Water Conservation District board member Chris Ur- cent of county base funds tion. The recent session was banczyk hash out priorities and criteria for USDA conservation allocated to each land use Photo by Jim Steiert at the Hereford Community activities and programs. have actually worked out Center. to 51 percent for irrigated gram that is administered by the Farm Producers, interested parties, and Services Agency. cropland, 8 percent for dry cropland, members of the local SWCD board on “Current CRP in Deaf Smith County and 41 percent for rangeland/pasturehand surmised that 2018 county base includes 143,233 acres. These acres in- land. funds priorities and efforts should clude acres enrolled in the CRP SAFE Expenditures on irrigated cropland mirror those of 2017, and such policy (State Acres for Wildlife) Program, that for 2017 amount to $198,882.95. That was approved following a motion by are focused on establishing conserva- figure includes “slippage” from other TBSWCD board member David Wagner. tion plant species that improve or cre- counties within the Hereford Resource LWG participants agreed that insuf- ate higher quality wildlife habitats. “ Team area, according to Mrs. Shanficient water remains the number one In the irrigated cropland category, non Rowley, district conservationist. priority for irrigated cropland locally, soil erosion was the second ranking Dry cropland expenditures totaled while soil erosion was the top concern concern and inefficient energy use in $33,066.34 and rangeland/pasture in dry cropland. Degraded plant condi- irrigation ranked third. land spending totaled $157,899.36. tion topped all concerns in the range“Deaf Smith, Castro, Parmer and Soil quality degradation ranked land/pastureland category. fourth among irrigated cropland con- Swisher counties comprise the HerAmidst fortunes that fluctuate wide- cerns and water quality degradation eford Resource team. These counties ly with rainfall and cropping patterns, was fifth. Livestock production limi- are in Zone 1, which is comprised of fish and wildlife habitat ranked ninth tation was sixth and degraded plant 51 counties, with Fisher County in the among concerns in all land use catego- condition was seventh. Rounding out Rolling Plains being the very southeast ries in the opinion of LWG participants. resource concerns in irrigated crop- boundary. National Funds are allocated Mrs. Rowley says this is due to the land was air quality impacts, eighth, to the states, and then to each respecdemand for practices and the ranking and inadequate habitat for fish and tive zone. The Texas NRCS Zone office process through EQIP. “Through most wildlife ninth. is located in Lubbock, and allocates of the practices NRCS cost shares, we On dry cropland, soil quality degra- funds to the Hereford Resource Team, are benefiting wildlife. Practices such dation concern ranked second, with that was initially allocated $1.1 million as grass planting, brush management, inefficient energy use ranking third. of county base funding. Texas is excover crops, upland wildlife habitat Air quality impacts ranked fourth, in- pected to receive more slippage fundmanagement, wildlife escape ramps, sufficient water was fifth in dryland ing from other states, and areas of the pollinator planting, and not to mention cropping concerns, and was quality state that did not utilize the funds,” through the Conservation Reserve Pro- degradation was sixth. Degraded plant she said.

Local dairy gets top environmental marks From Contributed Sources

Current concern for the environment led Tanner Altman to open D&J Dairy in Deaf Smith County to an independent environmental evaluation by the Dairy Quality Center (DQ Center).

The results of the onsite review were good news for the environment, community and almost half-a-million people who daily rely upon the dairy for milk.

D&J Dairy has earned the prestigious “Producer of Sustainable Milk & Beef” designation, which accompanies the Verified Premium Plus recognition or highest level of attain-

ment for dairy businesses by the DQ Center.

Earning this distinction is based upon a walkthrough of the site by a licensed veterinarian. D&J Dairy was reviewed by Clay Rollins, DVM, a professional consultant for the DQ Center in Stratford, Iowa.

Water test analyses, feed component tests, nutrient tests of manure and soil tests were the foundation of the impact on the environment evaluation.

These science-based tests were blended with a subjective third-party review of air quality, noise level evaluation, attention to facility appearance, animal health and

worker safety.

The Verified Premium Plus designation will be in effect for one year.

The quality assurance program has been in place for the dairy industry since 1990. During that time, more than 20,000 dairy operations have been independently reviewed for quality assurance, and only a select few have been designated as Verified Premium Plus dairy businesses.

The DQ Center noted that D&J owner, employees and community are to

be congratulated for encouraging a sustainable environmentally friendly industry to flourish.

The accomplishment by D&J Dairy, according to center officials, puts actions behind the DQ Center’s slogan “Milk – Good for you, Good for the Environment.”

D&J Dairy is owned by Doug and Jake Benson.

Further quality assurance information may be obtained by contacting the Dairy Quality Center at 800-553-2479 or visiting vpp@agri-ed.com.

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Native wildflower workshop upcoming at Buffalo Lake Refuge

By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

to the circles of life in the Panhandle/South Plains. She grew up riding horses and herding cows in the native pastures around her home in Floydada, Texas, where buffalo grass, broomweed, and milkweed were part of the natural flora. Her botanical heritage was passed down through her maternal grandmother and her mother, both of whom had extensive flower and vegetable gardens. Willa took that botanical heritage to another level, earning a Master of Science degree in Plant Systematics at Texas Tech University. With a Ph.D. in Plant Genetics from the University of Nebraska, she has worked in agriculture research and in agribusiness in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Africa, and for many years was senior researcher in agricultural economics for LMC International in Oxford, UK. She is now involved in agricultural development projects in Africa, helping poor African women farmers to improve their economic condition. Her photography has received international recognition. She makes herself available to give talks about wildflowers as well as about her work in Africa.

Lone Star Wildflowers: A Guide to Texas Flowering Plants, published by Texas Tech University Press, offers easy identification through color grouping and provides a wealth of insights, from the origin of scientific and common names to growth cycles, uses, history, and native lore.

In the field, by the roadside,

In celebration of a colorful aspect of the Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge at Umbarger, a native wildflower seed gathering workshop featuring noted wildflower expert Willa Finley will be conducted September 16, from 8:30 to 1:00 pm.

The workshop, sponsored

by Friends of the High Plains Refuge Complex, will present an excellent opportunity to learn from Ms. Finley, who has co-authored two wildflower books, Lone Star Wildflowers and Land of Enchantment Wildflowers, both published by Texas Tech University Press in the Grover E. Murray Studies in the American Southwest series.

I have been on two of Willa’s wildflower hikes at the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge and she is a wealth of information. When she visited the Buffalo Lake Refuge she was very impressed at the number of wildflowers there,” says Bernice Blasingame of Canyon, president of the Texas Master Naturalist Panhandle Chapter and retired park interpreter at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. “Based on her experience at Buffalo Lake, the decision was made to have the upcoming workshop there. Panhandle TMN chapter members Joanne and Troney Toler spent a Sunday at Buffalo Lake in July and just botanizing from the road Joanne identified 75 species of flowers, shrubs, trees and grasses.”

Willa Finley is no stranger

Prairie coneflower or Mexican hat is just one of the native wildflower species to be found at Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge at Umbarger. A wildflower workshop is set for the refuge September 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring author and wildflower expert Willa Finley. Photo by Jim Steiert or in the classroom, Lone Star Wildflowers reveals the sci-

ence, ecology, and rich lore of Texas flowers with help-

ful features including nearly 500 full-color flower photographs, grouped according to the color spectrum and further arranged by family. An “Exploring Further” section in each color category, showing details of seedpods, leaves, buds, and fruits Current and historical uses of each species, including applications for landscaping, water conservation, traditional medicine, pharmaceuticals, and food are included, along with information about plant toxins and range management practices affecting livestock and wildlife and coverage of growth cycles throughout the seasons, depicting young plants, buds, mature seed heads, and fruits as well as flowers Materials for the September 16 workshop will be provided and the event will include lunch. There will also be drawings for door prizes.

Participants will be allowed to keep the wildflower seeds that they collect to start a garden for themselves that will feature native plants.

Slots for the outing are limited to 25 people, and are expected to fill up fast. Cost for the workshop is $40 and are first-come first-served. Contact Info@friendshighplains. org to enroll for the workshop. To make arrangements for a program Willa Finley can be contacted at willa.finley@ lonestarwildflowers.net.

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

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Dawn Baptist

Fellowship of Believers We’d love to have you, your family and your friends join us at 245 N. Kingwood this Sunday for a time of worship, fellowship, learning, and inspiration.

The morning lesson will help us wrap up our recent series from the Gospel of John chapter thirteen. Pastor Danny Mize will take us through “The Lord’s Farewell to His Disciples” – a lesson based on our Scripture reading from John 13:31-38.

Dawn Community 806-258-7330

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

Our music for Sunday will include: “Glorify Thy Name” “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus” “Something Beautiful” and “Heavenly Sunlight.” Cindy Cassels will provide piano accompaniment. Harold Manning will play and sing one of our songs.

Frio Baptist Church

Feel free to drop in and learn what makes our church a welcoming, friendly group of folks. Fellowship and refreshments will be available by 10:00 a.m. and the worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Communion is served each Sunday to all who wish to partake.

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

Fellowship of Believers is located at 245 N. Kingwood, and everyone is welcome to attend. If you have questions, leave a message at 364-0359.

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

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

Baptist

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Genesis Church

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

Iglesia Bautista Fundamental 100 South Ironwood 806-364-1844

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Avenue Baptist

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130 N 25 Mile Ave. 806-364-1564

Mount Sinai Baptist 302 Knight Street

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

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

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

St. Thomas Episcopal Church 601 W Park Ave. 806-364-0146

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

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

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

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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

First Presbyterian 610 Lee St. 806-364-2471

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Nazarene church Sunday, Aug 20 is a special day of prayer for our school children, youth, college and teachers at the Nazarene Family Church. We want every student to have an adult pray with them about any concerns about of school year and blessings on them. There will be an 8:30 & 10:30 service.

During the 10:30 service, adults are invited to go to Kid’s Church to individually pray with a child. The education & protection of our children and youth is a priority to us.

Pastor Ted is preaching a series on the Book of Ruth- a true love story. It is an authentic love story but is also our story of how God loves us. You are invited to join us this Sunday for worship.

Sunday School is a great time of Bible teaching every week. Classes are offered for all ages and we encourage your children’s Bible education to be a priority.

On Sunday night, August 27 at 6 pm we will have our first Pinewood Derby Race. This is a great project for parents and kids to do together. There will be a project night on Tuesday, August 22 at 6:30 pm to help kids get their cars ready. Wooden cars, tools, weights and paint will be provided. The wooden box cars are available for $3 Friday, August 18 is Pastor Tracy Back to School Party at Juan Perez’s house. Contact her for details.

Wednesday, August 23 at 7pm is Pastor Andrews’s welcome to new sixth graders to the ConXiton Youth group.

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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

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Tennis trip evens team mark at 3-3

Lady Herd split Mansfield tourney

From Staff Reports

From Staff Reports

The Hereford Whiteface tennis team’s annual visit to the Metroplex saw it emerge with a 3-2 record after facing five opponents in three days with the losses some of the closest matches in several years.

Running from ThursdaySaturday, the road trip left the Whitefaces returning home with an overall 3-3 record for the season.

“This the fourth year

for me to take a team to the Metroplex,” Hereford coach Cody Crouch said.

“Although I don’t like the 3-2 record there, we had some incredible matches.

These were the most competitive matches I’ve seen in four years – especially on the boys side.

“I think we improved a ton with this experience and in all these close matches. I get so proud of these kids when we go to the Metroplex and play

Freshman Victoria Betzen continued bursting onto the varsity scene for the Lady Whitefaces and went 4-0 at No. 5 singles in the Fort Worth trip.

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Taking control of the No. 4 singles spot for the Whitefaces, Kevin Nguyen posted a 4-1 mark during the five-match trip to the Metroplex.

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in heat and humidity we aren’t used to. These kids fight like people wouldn’t believe.”

After knocking off Saginaw, 15-4, on Thursday to open the trip, the Whitefaces could not hang onto

a slim 4-3 lead after doubles in Friday’s morning match against Eaton.

Splitting girls singles with No. 1 Kara Esquivel, No. 5 Victoria Betzen and

MANSFIELD – Opening with two wins, closing with two losses and splitting two matches in between, the Hereford Lady Whitefaces finished the Mansfield Rotary Volleyball Tournament with a 3-3 record.

A balanced offensive attack led the way to a 25-20, 25-9 sweep of Creekview in Thursday’s tournament opener.

Jenna Lowrey and Ferrin Yosten paced the scoring with 6 kills each as Carmen Flood and Darcy Dodd added 5 each.

Beth Sanchez finished with 3 kills, while Faith Castaneda and Rainey Aven chipped in 2 each.

The Lady Whitefaces also scored strong on the serve as Flood and Castaneda led the way with 3 aces each. Alyssa Vallejo had a pair of serves not returned, while Lowrey and Kaylynn Vallejo each recorded an ace.

Defensively, Castaneda and Lowrey record 4 blocks each, and Flood finished with 2.

A 25-22, 16-25, 15-9 win over Lo Bell moved the Lady Herd to 2-0 in the tourney as Lowrey and Flood continued to flex their offensive muscle.

Lowrey notched a team-high 11 kills with Flood adding 7 and Dodd finishing with 5.

Beth Sanchez knocked down 4 kills, and three others players at 1 kill each.

Four players – Alyssa Vallejo, Dodd, Hannah Wood and Aven – had an ace each, but it was defense that left a mark.

Castaneda paced the Lady Herd with 8 blocks as Dodd and Lowrey recorded 5 apiece.

Flood finished with 3 blocks,

and Sanchez had 1.

Danielle Pena led the way with 5 digs. Wood came up with 4 as Dodd, Sanchez and Kaylynn Vallejo had 2, 1 and 1, respectively.

The first tournament loss came to close Thursday’s play in a tight 25-18, 20-25, 21-25 match against Northwest.

Lowrey notched her second straight double-digit kill match to pace the Lady Whiteface scoring attack with 10 kills. Flood and Dodd had 9 each, while Castaneda finished with 5.

Yosten and Sanchez each had 3 kills as Alyssa Vallejo, Wood and Aven rounded out the Lady Herd scoring with 1 each.

Yosten and Castaneda led the defense with 4 and 3 blocks, respectively. Sanchez, Flood and Lowrey recorded 2 apiece, and Dodd finished with 1.

Pena set the pace with 6 digs. Alyssa and Kaylynn Vallejo came up with 3 each, and Sanchez, Lowrey and Aven had 1 each.

Rebounding from a first-set loss to open play Friday, the Lady Whitefaces got back on track with a 19-25, 25-19, 2523 win over Lubbock High.

Lowrey made it three straight in double figures as she and Flood took team scoring honors with 13 kills each.

Dodd helped the attack with 9 kills as Yosten and Sanchez added 5 and 4, respectively.

Alyssa Vallejo, Castaneda and Aven had 1 kill each.

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Whiteface newcomer a summer champion From Staff Reports

Incoming Hereford High School (HHS) freshman Victoria Betzen gave notice for the upcoming Whiteface tennis season and provided herself a springboard into varsity competition during Panhandle Area Tournament Series (PATS) play this summer.

PATS is an eight-tourney series held at area schools in which players earn points by how they finish. The top eight point-getters in each age division then advance to a seasonending PATS-sponsored Tournament of Champions.

Although she played in only three of the PATS qualifying events, Betzen won all three to earn enough points to qualify for the championship tournament.

At the Tournament of Champions, she was effectively untouchable in dropping only five games during three straight-set match victories for the 14-under singles crown.

Betzen knocked off Allex Gonza-

Incoming Whiteface freshman Victoria Betzen lost only five games over three matches to win the PATS Tournament of Champions crown.

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les, 6-1, 6-0 to open the tournament before eliminating Kelsie Braudt, 6-1, 6-1 in the semifinals and steamrolling Eleanor Archer, 6-1, 6-1 for the title.

Whiteface tennis coach Cody Crouch said Betzen is the first PATS individual champion during his time at HHS. He also expects Betzen to make an impact on a Lady Whiteface team this fall that returns all but one player from last season.

Two other Hereford players also made their presence felt at the title tournament as Nicky Villalovos finished as part of the runner-up, 14-under doubles team after winning the 14-under singles consolation bracket.

Macy Warlick was half of a team that also won the 14-under doubles consolation bracket.

Other players from Hereford to qualify for the Tournament of Champions were Kamille Hicks, Ally Hubbard, Liddy Flood and John Ferris.

Providing additional scoring for the Lady Whitefaces, junior Carmen Flood, right, had 48 total kills in the six matches of the Mansfield tournament.

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COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Wednesday, Aug. 16 Tennis Varsity vs. Abilene Cooper at Snyder, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 17 Volleyball Varsity at Northwest ISD Tournament, TBA

Friday, Aug. 18 Football Junior high equipment issue Hereford Junior High, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tennis Varsity at Amarillo Team Tournament, 9 a.m.

Varsity at Amarillo Team Tournament, 2 p.m.

Volleyball Varsity at Northwest ISD Tournament, TBA Junior high uniforms issue, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 19 Tennis Varsity at Amarillo Team Tournament, 9 a.m.

Varsity at Amarillo Team Tournament, 2 p.m.

Volleyball Varsity at Northwest ISD Tournament, TBA

Tuesday, Aug. 22 Volleyball Freshmen at San Jacinto, 5 p.m.

JV at San Jacinto, 6 p.m.

Varsity at San Jacinto, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 25 Cross Country Varsity boys, girls at Clovis meet, TBA Football Meet the Herd, 6 p.m.

Volleyball Varsity at Frenship Tournament, TBA

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Tasty options Friday saw members of Deaf Smith County 4-H’s Food and Fun Club host a bake sale to benefit Hereford Food Pantry in the lobby of First Financial Bank. Left, the cornucopia of baked offerings ranged from breads to cookies to pies, cakes and cupcakes. Above left, Eloyce Matthews peruses choices before making a purchase.

Above right, 4-H’er Josef Grotegut plays doorman and directs bank customer Chris Bolanos and 4-yearold son Francisco toward the goodies, while, right, Deaf Smith County Clerk of District Court Elaine Gerber still cannot make up her mind on what to choose.

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Senior Jenna Lowrey posted four matches with double-digit kills and finished with a total of 64 during the Lady Herd’s 3-3 run in the Mansfield Rotary Tournament.

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Flood and Castaneda led the front-line defenses with 4 blocks each as Dodd and Yosten added 2 each, while Lowrey chipped in 1.

Pena came up with half of the team’s 6 digs. Kaylynn Vallejo finished with 2, and Aven had 1.

Unable to hold onto a first-set lead, the Lady Herd dropped a tight match in a non-district tilt with Plainview, 25-12, 23-25, 14-16.

Flood led the scoring with 9 kills, followed by Lowrey with 8 and Dodd with 7. Castaneda and Yosten added 5 and 3, respectively.

Flood also led the defense with 5 blocks as Castaneda had 4, Yosten 3 and Lowrey and Sanchez 2 each.

Tourney play ended Saturday with a 21-25, 25-16, 13-25 loss to Summit.

Lowrey nailed a season-high 16 kills with 3 blocks and an ace. Castaneda had 4 kills and a team-high 7 blocks as Flood and Dodd added 5 kills each.

Alyssa Vallejo doled out a team-high 9 assists with Aven adding 7.

Wood led the way with 7 digs, and Pena and Dodd chipped in 4 apiece.

The Lady Whitefaces are back in action Thursday when they take part in the Northwest ISD Tournament that is scheduled to run through Saturday.

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No. 6 Aubrey Schueler notching wins, the match hinged on boys singles – where Eaton took four of the six matches for a 10-9 victory.

“It was an incredible high school match,” Crouch said. “We had some matches on the boys side where we jumped out to a lead but couldn’t close the door and let them back into the match. It ended up costing us.

“I could not have been more proud of the effort and fight we showed there.

We just ended up coming up short when the final point was played.”

Friday afternoon, the Whitefaces took on Northwest, a solid program that was hit hard by graduation.

Building a 6-1 lead through doubles, the Herd had no trouble staying on the trail for a 16-3 win that saw Macy Warlick nab her first varsity singles win as the Lady Whitefaces dropped only nine total games in sweeping singles.

Esquivel, Addi Ferris (No. 2), Ally Hubbard (No. 3), Faith Harrison (No. 4) and Schueler (No. 6) all won, as did boys singles Tommy Villalovos (No. 1), Austin Hougland (No. 2), Jacen Saenz (No. 3) and Kevin Nguyen (No. 5).

Saturday morning brought another close loss in an 11-8 final against Chisholm Trail.

“They were loaded strong on the top of the boys and girls singles lineups,” Crouch said. “We didn’t let anything slip away here.

They were just a better team from top to bottom.”

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Maintaining her consistent play, Lady Whiteface Ally Hubbard posted a 4-1 mark at both No. 3 and No. 4 singles over the weekend.

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Schueler and Betzen teamed up to win No. 3 girls doubles, 8-1, and each won their singles matches, 8-0 and 8-2, respectively.

Hubbard and Kamille Hicks also notched Lady Whiteface singles wins, while Saenz and Nguyen were the only two Whiteface singles winners.

In Saturday’s trip finale against Boswell, the Herd stampeded to a 17-2 romp with the only losses coming at No. 6 boys singles and No. 1 girls singles.

For Lady Whitefaces for the entire trip, Betzen and

Schueler each finished 4-0 in singles play, while Hubbard and Hicks each went 4-1. Esquivel and Ferris posted 3-2 marks each.

For the Whitefaces, Villalovos and Nguyen each went 4-1 with Hougland and Saenz going 3-2. Marvin Mena at No. 4 singles was 2-3.

The Whitefaces returned home Tuesday to host a doubleheader against Brownfield and Lubbock Cooper.

They travel to Snyder on Wednesday to face Abilene Cooper before taking part in the Amarillo Team Tournament on Friday and Saturday.

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