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Protecting your vision for Mondays eclipse
Hereford will see 76.4 percent of the sun’s surface blocked by the moon during Monday’s solar eclipse – the first in the U.S. since 1979. Contributed photo
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Library eclipsing others over event
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HEREFORD HISTORY 6 years ago • August 19, 2011
The pads were popping at the Whiteface Stadium as the Hereford football team had it final preseason tune-up in a scrimmage against Borger.
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Deaf Smith County Library Assistant Director Evelyn Taylor demonstrates how a regular kitchen colander can be used to safely view Monday’s solar eclipse in Hereford during Thursday’s eclipse safety and information meeting at the library. BRAND/John Carson
The uniqueness and rarity of Monday’s solar eclipse event in Hereford is something officials at Deaf Smith County Library have taken to heart with full gusto. Given the opportunity presented to public libraries across the country, library director Linda Perry and assistant director Evelyn Taylor took full advantage to provide local residents with the chance to witness the astronomical event that has not been seen in the United States since February 1979. Starting at 11:28 a.m., Monday, skies will begin to darken as the orbit of the moon precisely aligns with that of the sun and
begins the celestial phenomenon known as a solar eclipse. Essentially an annual event in varying parts of the world at varying times throughout a year, Monday’s eclipse will be on a peak trajectory that will stretch from Corvallis, Oregon to Charleston, S.C., and provide residents of the U.S., the opportunity to witness the event in varying degrees. While the actual trajectory of total eclipse – where the moon will completely block the sun – is only about 70 miles wide and will last roughly 90 seconds, almost everyone in the country will see the moon begin crossing the sun and then move away. For residents of HerPLEASE SEE ECLIPSE | 4
HISD ‘excited’ to open ’17-18 year By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
in late September 2016. Admitting the start is “super special” because it For some around Her- is her first at the district’s eford and Deaf Smith reins, the new school year County, this weekend also brings anticipation brings mounting antici- among teachers, adminpation. For others, it may istrators and staff across spell impending doom. the board. Regardless of whether “We are really looking emotionally sunny forward to the new or gloomy, realschool year,” Blanity is the 2017-18 kenship said. “We school year oflook forward to ficially opens for the new opportuHereford Indepennities awaiting us dent School District to work with our (HISD) bright and students. We look early Monday. forward to the ath“We are doing letic seasons and awesome,” HISD Su- BLANKENSHIP UIL opportunities perintendent Sheri in front of us. Blankenship said. “We are “The biggest thing is all excited and ready for our anticipation of restudents to arrive.” connecting and making The bells will ring at all those first connections 10 HISD campuses Mon- with students, as well as day to start the school creating and building reyear for the system’s ap- lationships with students proximately 4,000 stu- and the community.” dents. Since taking the HISD While no stranger to the helm, Blankenship has start of a new school year made it frequently and at HISD, Blankenship will publically known that one be beginning her first one of her top goals is estabas superintendent after lishing a better relationbeing named to the spot PLEASE SEE HISD | 5
Hereford High School teachers and administrators scattered around town last week in teams of four or five to visit the homes of this year’s incoming freshman class. Contributed photos
Visits welcome HHS freshmen By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor
Preparations for the upcoming 2017-18 school year were more for teachers and administrators at Hereford High School (HHS) than getting lesson plans and classrooms in order. Getting ready for the new year took a decidedly personal turn last week when teachers and administrators paid visits to the homes of more than 200 incoming freshmen. “We already know our sophomores, ju-
niors and seniors,” HHS principal Richard Sauceda said. “We wanted to welcome our freshmen to Hereford High. The visits give them a face they will know when they start the school year Monday.” Groups of four or five teachers or administrators made visits to freshmen during the event that was begun 18 years ago. While something Sauceda hopes can be an annual event, it has taken place on an “offand-on basis” during that time depending on the scheduling of other and required prePLEASE SEE VISITS | 3
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Hereford Police Department Aug. 15 Deadly conduct was reported in the 500 block of Avenue G. Found property was reported in the 200 block of West Fourth Street. Aug. 16 Assault was reported in the 1300 block of West First Street. Citation was issued to Jaydan Vigil, 16, for no driver’s license in the 1200 block of 15th Street. Vehicle was towed. Vigil was transported to his residence and released to his mother. Interference with emer-
gency request for assistance and assault were reported in the 1400 block of Forrest Avenue. An incident reported was taken in the 300 block of West 15th Street. Burglary of a building was reported in the 400 block of East Fourth Street. Aug. 17 Continuous violence against a family member was reported in the 200 block of Avenue E. Fraudulent use of identifying information was reported in the 300 block of South Texas Street.
Theft was reported in the 300 block of Avenue G. Theft was reported in the 500 block of East Fifth Street. An incident report was taken in the 200 block of Roosevelt Avenue. Assault and interference with emergency request for assistance was reported in the 300 block of East Fifth Street. Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 17 Domestic assault was reported to deputies.
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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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Time for drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians to think safety From Texas AgriLife
Just when summer is really starting to heat up in Texas, it is almost time for children to go back to school. Soon motorists will be sharing the roads with school buses, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and lots of new teen drivers taking their first car to school. According to the National Safety Council, teen car crashes spike in September when they are driving to and from school. Drivers young and old need to be vigilant because child pedestrians can be very unpredictable. They’re easily distracted and can often run into traffic or out from behind parked cars. Looking out for children rather than expecting them to look out for cars is the best defense as drivers. Distracted driving is always dangerous, but it is especially dangerous in and around school zones. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), crashes in school zones are most commonly due to driver inattention, failure to control speed, and failure to yield the right-ofway at stop signs. Responsible drivers need to put down the phone and pay attention in school zones. In fact, it is illegal to use a cell phone in a school zone. Whether a child just starting kindergarten or taking that first trip to school in his or her own car, parents can play an important role in keeping their children safe. For young children, make sure they know the rules about school bus safety when it comes to boarding and get-
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school training staff must attend. Regardless of its frequency, Sauceda said the home visits – which over the years have encompassed all four high school grade levels – have proven to provide the advantages for which they were designed. “The biggest thing is the visits allow students to feel safe when they come to the high school or back to school,” he said. “We’ve found that their anxiety and stress levels go down because of them, and that subsequently increases their academic progress and success.” The home visits were not the only thing high school officials did to welcome their newest students to the school. Freshmen orientation was held Aug. 9 that allowed the incoming students freedom to roam the halls, get to know their way around and become familiar with their new academic home. Sauceda also annually addresses Hereford Preparatory Academy eighth-graders in the spring to assist the transition from middle school to high school. While hitting on a variety of items pertaining to high school life – both in and out of the classroom – Sauceda always stresses five key elements that can ensure any student a positive high school experience. “I tell them there are really only five simple things
they need to enjoy and be successful in high school,” he said. “The first is attendance. If they are not there, they are not learning, then they get behind and can be-
come frustrated. The second is behave. The third is do the class work, so it does not become homework, and the fourth is do the homework. “The fifth one is probably the most important, and that
is get involved in extracurricular activities. Research overwhelmingly shows that students who get involved in activities outside the classroom get better grades and succeed.” Sauceda added that between his address, orientation and home visits the anxiety and stress of starting a new school year in a new school environment is eased for students. “It does wonders,” he said. To further enhance the involvement experience, HHS will be using the CUBE app this year that will allow for students and parents to keep up with school happenings through live streaming of the daily announcements. In addition, Sauceda said student arrivals for Monday’s first day of school will be also be streamed live via the app.
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Put away cell phones. Cell phone use is banned in active school zones, and violators face fines from $200-$500. Always obey school zone speed limit signs. Remember, traffic fines usually double in school zones. Drop off and pick up children in the school’s designated areas, not the middle of the street. Keep an eye on children gathered at bus stops. Be alert for children who might dart across the street or between vehicles on their way to school.
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Bicyclist should wear a helmet and obey all traffic laws, including the following: Stop at red lights and stop signs. Pay attention to lane markers. Ride near the curb, traveling in the same direction as traffic. Use a light on the front and red reflector or red light on the back of bikes while riding at night.
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When there is a sidewalk, use it. Most pedestrians who are involved in traffic crashes were walking in the roadway. Remember, texting or listening to mobile devices can distract you from your surroundings. Always cross at intersections and pay attention to the control signal. Look left, then right, then left again before proceeding and try to make eye contact with drivers before you cross the street. If a crossing guard is available, wait for the guard to lead you across. Look for traffic when stepping off a bus or from behind parked cars. As a passenger, get in or out of a car on the curb side of the street.
ting off the bus. If a parent is transporting children to school, remember that children under 13 should always ride in the back seat in a car seat (including a booster) or seat belt depending on whether they fit properly in the seat belt. Teen drivers and their parents should be aware of
the Texas Graduated Driver License Law and the restrictions it puts in place, including no cell phone use at all and no more than one passenger under 21 in the vehicle unless the passenger is related to the driver. Most importantly, always stress buckling up on every trip – even on those short trips to and from school.
REQUEST FOR BIDS The Commissioners Court of Deaf Smith County will be accepting competitive sealed bids until 9:00am, Monday September 11, 2017 at 235 E. Third St, Hereford, TX, in the office of the County Judge for the following: 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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How to keep your eyes safe while watching the eclipse
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eford and Deaf Smith County, during the peak of the eclipse – at 12:54 p.m. – the moon will be blocking 76.4 percent of the sun’s surface, giving the sun the appearance of a monthly night scene of a crescent moon. Deaf Smith County Library joined some 6,800 other public libraries nationwide – and the only in the Panhandle – in making application and receiving certified eclipse-viewing glasses and accompanying safety and information materials for presentation to the public. “I like anything having to do with space,” Taylor said. “This is a big event. Not only because it is different, but also because it doesn’t happen very often where we can see it.” The highlight for the library will be its hosting of an eclipse viewing event Monday between noon-1 p.m. The parking lot will be closed to allow attend-
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through pinhole methods using aluminum foil and a sheet of paper, a regular kitchen colander or creat-
Library director Linda Perry assists Joelda Soto in seeing how the sun looks through a homemade shoe-box device that can be used to safely view Monday’s eclipse. BRAND/John Carson
ees to view the peak of the eclipse with library officials on hand to dole out the special glasses to provide safe viewing of the event. “A majority of the eclipse is happening during the normal lunch hour,” Taylor said. “That is a good time to come out and enjoy it with your neighbors. “Grab a lawn chair, bring your lunch and come on out. We will have glasses for you, so come watch.” To precede Monday’s happening, Taylor hosted an eclipse safety class Thursday at the library. In addition to providing information on the science and history behind a solar eclipse, Taylor provided attendees with ways to safely view the event from using special glasses to getting a look at it
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ing a viewing method using a shoe or similar box – something she noted also doubled as an activity to pique the interest of children. The crux of the class – and the library’s message leading up to Monday’s event – was safety. “ E v e n though inc r e a s i n g amounts of the sun’s surface will be covered, you cannot look directly at the eclipse while it is happening,” Taylor
said. “That is very important. Despite the sun being covered, ultraviolet and infrared rays can still damage the naked eyes. “We just wanted to get the safety information out there to people and ideas on things they could do to see it if they didn’t have the special glasses.” She did warn against outlets that were selling glasses reported safe for eclipse viewing, which actually are not, as well as the fact that sunglasses – even very dark ones – did not provide the safety protection recommended by the American Astronomical Society and NASA. While the solar eclipse is the first in the U.S. in almost 40 years, it will not be that long before the country and Hereford can see another. The next solar eclipse to make its way through the U.S. will be April 8, 2024 on a trajectory from the eastern part of the Texas into Canada across the portions of the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast. Taylor said the locally viewable peak of that eclipse will be almost identical to what can be seen Monday.
Luke Soto lines up a model moon using a yardstick device with Thursday’s evening sun to see exactly how a solar eclipse happens. BRAND/John Carson
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Wherever you are Monday in Deaf Smith County, you may want to look up and watch as the sun goes dark, with the moon casting a shadow across the country as the United States bears witness to its first total solar eclipse in more than four decades. Any astronomer in the U.S. would suggest that taking advantage of this rare opportunity, but not to do so without proper eye protection – and sunglasses won’t do. Looking directly at the sun with the naked eye is unsafe at any time – except during the brief total phase of a solar eclipse, when the moon entirely covers the sun’s beaming face. This phase will occur Monday only within the eclipse’s 70-mile-wide path of totality and will last for no longer than 2 minutes and 40 seconds, according to NASA. Meanwhile, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in every U.S. state with 76.4 percent of a total eclipse being visible in Hereford. In fact, everyone in North America – as well as people in parts of South America, Africa and Europe – will see at least a partial eclipse on that day, according to NASA. There’s no health risk to simply being outside during an eclipse. But the only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun during this astronomical event is through specialpurpose solar filters. Any people who plan to view the eclipse with just their eyes must obtain a pair of eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers, which must meet an international safety standard. NASA recommends checking the safety and authenticity of eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers to make sure they meet all the following: • Have certification information with a designated ISO 12312-2 international standard. • Have the manufacturer’s name and address printed somewhere on the product. • Have no scratched or damaged lenses. Ordinary sunglasses – even very dark ones – should not be used as a replacement for eclipseviewing glasses or handheld solar viewers. With counterfeit eclipse glasses hitting the market, NASA and the American Astronomical Society suggest that consumers purchase products only from a list of verified brands and vendors to ensure safe viewing. According to the AAS, viewers must cover their
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eyes with eclipse glasses or a solar viewer before looking at the sun. After looking at the sun, turn away and then remove your filter. Do not remove it while looking at the sun. Outside the path of totality in Hereford, always use safe eclipse glasses or a solar viewer to look directly at the sun. If planning to watch the eclipse through a camera, telescope, binoculars or any other optical device, the AAS recommends buying a solar filter to place on the end of the lens. Do not look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun through any of these without a solar filter. Similarly, do not look at the sun through any of these while wearing eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer. The concentrated rays could damage the filter and cause serious injury to your eyes, according to the AAS. Outside the path of totality, you must always use a safe solar filter to look directly at the sun through an optical device. The AAS advises to always inspect your solar filter before use. If the filter is scratched, punctured, torn or otherwise damaged, discard it. Be sure to read and follow any instructions printed on or packaged with the filter. The AAS also recommends seeking expert advice from an astronomer before using a solar filter with a camera, telescope, binoculars or any other optical device. There are alternative methods for safely viewing the partially eclipsed
sun. One convenient technique is pinhole projection: passing sunlight through a small opening and projecting the resulting image of the sun onto a nearby surface, and no special equipment is needed. Follow the AAS instructions on how to create a pinhole projection during the partial phases of a solar eclipse using just your hands: • Cross the outstretched, slightly open fingers of one hand over the outstretched, slightly open fingers of the other. • With your back to the sun, look at your hands’ shadow on the ground. The little spaces between your fingers will project a grid of small images on the ground. During the partial phases of the solar eclipse, these images will reveal the sun’s crescent shape. • If there are any nearby leafy trees, look at the shadows of the leaves on the ground. During the partial eclipse phases, tiny spaces between the leaves will act as pinhole projectors, dappling the ground with images of the crescent sun. Remember that pinhole projection doesn’t mean looking at the sun through a pinhole. Rather, you project sunlight through the hole onto a surface, such as a wall or the ground, and you look at the solar image on that surface. Pinhole projection is not useful for observing the totality phase of a solar eclipse because the projected image will be too faint to see. The next solar eclipse in the U.S. will not occur until April 8. 2024.
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CANYON – The Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame honored Dr. Dee Griffin, director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Center at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), with its coveted Industry Leadership Award during the ninth annual Hall of Fame induction banquet July 11 in Denver. The annual award is presented to distinguished individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, provided exemplary service and have made significant contributions to the advancement of the cattle-feeding industry. “Dr. Griffin is the consummate professional in this business. He conducts himself with integrity, compassion, honor and a giving
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ship between the district and overall community. For her, the opening of the year provides a nearperfect chance to start down the road to making those plans a reality. “The new year creates opportunity to connect the community and the school district,” she said. “The community has always been supportive of schools. The support is there, and we want to continue that. “We also want to share the accomplishments and successes of the district with the community.” Along those lines, Blankenship is planning a similar attack that she employed in getting the word out about the bond effort earlier this year. For the 20-year HISD veteran, her new role as superintendent allows for the ideal platform to effectively put into practice what she has been preaching about making community-school connections.
spirit,” said Dr. Eleanor M. Green, tibiotic stewardship, health manthe Carl B. King dean of veteri- agement, and other issues related nary medicine at Texas A&M Uni- to beef quality. versity. “He is always giving his The BQA program began pribest to the livestock indusmarily in response to drug tries, veterinary medicine, residues, which were a and the State of Texas. common problem in beef “We are honored to have at the time. him as a faculty member A concerted industry efof the Texas A&M Univerfort, with Griffin leading sity College of Veterinary the charge, educated proMedicine & Biomedical ducers and veterinarians Sciences (CVM) leading about antibiotic uses, dosthe partnership between ages, extra-label use, and GRIFFIN West Texas A&M and the withdrawal times. Griffin college.” also assumed a leadership Griffin is widely credited with role in educating veterinarians helping found the Beef Qual- and producers on proper injecity Assurance (BQA) program, tion sites, methods, dosages, and through which he passionately other management decisions afeducates veterinarians and pro- fecting beef quality. ducers on animal husbandry, anGriffin’s contribution to this
“I’ll be spending time communicating with the community about the district – both about what’s going on in the classroom and pertaining to our facilities,” Blankenship said. “I really want the community to have a good understanding of what’s going on with the district. “I plan on taking making the most of the opportunity this year to build and enhance our community relationships and connections.” A top item on that list is providing more in-depth information on how HISD is dealing with a district full of aging facilities – from school buildings to athletic facilities – that have been the focal point of a pair of bond issues denied by voters during the past two years. Among the top priorities to communicate, Blankenship said, is details on an “improved maintenance schedule,” as well as those on overall facility maintenance and enhanced operating systems. Teachers new to HISD have been on the job since
and to the reduction in drug residues is applauded industry-wide. “Dr. Griffin has dedicated his lifetime of service and expertise to the cattle feeding industry, and he truly is passionate about making a difference to the industry and the veterinary community that serves this vital component of agriculture and feeding the world,” said Dr. Dean Hawkins, dean of agriculture and natural sciences at WTAMU. “He is a great ambassador for WTAMU and the CVM. His lifetime of dedication to the feedlot industry makes him more than deserving of this recognition. We are proud of Dr. Griffin and our partnership with the CVM, and this is a prime example of Serving Every Texan Every Day,”
Raised on a cow-calf operation in western Oklahoma, Griffin took an early interest in beef production, which led him to complete his doctor of veterinary medicine degree (DVM) at Oklahoma State University in 1976 and his Master of Science degree in pathology and ruminant nutrition from Purdue University. “Even an old dog can catch a bone,” Griffin said. “Cattle and people have treated me and my family far better than I deserve. When they presented me with this award they said, ‘You have given so much.’ The truth is, I have given far less to agriculture and veterinary medicine than they have given me. I am so thankful for this opportunity to serve Texas.”
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the first of the month, and all staff has been preparing for the new year since Aug. 7. In addition to the usual preparations of classrooms and lesson plans, teachers, administrators and staff have undergone training in new ALICE emergency situation protocols HISD is putting into effect this year. For students, the start back to classes will get its first holiday on Monday, Sept. 4 for Labor Day with a two-hour, early-release day on Monday, Sept. 11 and Monday, Oct. 16. Both students and teachers will have one-hour, early release on Friday, Sept. 8 and Friday, Sept. 15 with the first extended school vacation coming Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 22-24 for Thanksgiving. The Christmas holiday break begins with a halfday Friday, Dec. 22 and runs 11 full school days with classes resuming on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Teachers report back for professional development on Monday, Jan. 8.
Hereford Lions Club member Roberto Bribiesca, left, continued an ongoing community effort recently when he and wife Julia installed a ramp in the home of Hereford World War II veteran John Washington, right. Bribiesca, who is employed by the City of Hereford, designed and built the ramp. Contributed photo
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Accepting the Challenge Blaire Brorman of Hereford joined 46 other competitors from throughout the region at the 2017 TCFA Junior Fed Beef Challenge on July 28 at the West Texas A&M University campus. This annual contest allows students, age 9-through high school seniors, the opportunity to gain industry knowledge and practical experience in commercial cattle feeding. Competitors feed a pen of three steers and compete on their knowledge of the industry through a written test and interview or oral presentation, depending on division. Cattle performance points are also figured in the total score to determine winners of more than $20,000 in prizes, premiums and scholarships. TCFA represents the cattle feeding industry in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico – the largest cattle-feeding region in the nation. Contributed photo
Lori and the late Ronny Collier of Hereford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Olivia Collier, to Ryan Joe DeWit. Granddaughter of Sam and Marilyn Kirk, Collier is a 2011 graduate of Hereford High School and 2015 graduate of Texas Tech University. She is currently employed as a respiratory therapist with St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. DeWit is the son of Harry Kathryn Collier and Ryan DeWit have set a Sept. 9 date for their and Margret DeWit of Fri- wedding in Lubbock. Contributed photo ona, where they own Blue Sky Farm and High Plains is currently employed with a Sept. 9 wedding at St. Dairy. He is a 2012 gradu- the Idaho Dairyman’s As- Elizabeth’s University Parate of Friona High School sociation in Twin Falls, ish Church in Lubbock and will reside in Twin Falls, and received bachelor’s Idaho. The couple, which met Idaho following the wedand master’s degrees from Texas Tech University. He in Lubbock, are planning ding.
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Aubrey Schueler, left, and Kamille Hicks team up for a 6-2, 6-0 win at No. 3 girls doubles in Tuesday's win over Brownfield. BRAND/John Carson
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The Hereford Whiteface tennis team keeps getting oh-so-close to cresting the .500 mark in the early part of the season, but has not been able to get over the hump thanks to “heartbreaking” losses. That trend continued this week as the Herd was edged by Lubbock Cooper, 10-9, in an early match Tuesday and 12-7 on Wednesday against Abilene Cooper in Snyder. Dropping to 4-5 on the season, the Whiteface losses have been by 11-8, 10-9, 12-7, 10-9 and 12-7 finals. By contrast, the wins have been routs – 15-4, 17-2, 16-3 and 18-1. “These losses are heartbreaking,” Hereford coach Cody Crouch said. “The one against Lubbock Cooper was no different. It was emotionally draining. It is difficult to sit back and watch these kids give everything they have and be behind all day to finally tie it, then come up short. “But that is life. Someone has to win, and someone has to lose.” Against Lubbock Cooper in the morning part of a Tuesday doubleheader, the Whitefaces fell behind 5-2
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Through matches of Aug. 16 (includes singles and doubles) BOYS Tommy Villalovos 15-3 Austin Hougland 8-10 Jacen Saenz 10-8 Marvin Mena 9-9 Kevin Nguyen 12-6 Yayo Avalos 3-14 Jesus Rodriguez 2-14 Ramiro Ramos 0-3 GIRLS Kara Esquivel 13-5 Addi Ferris 15-3 Erin Jesko 3-2 Ally Hubbard 12-6 Kamille Hicks 9-8 Victoria Betzen 13-4 Aubrey Schueler 14-3 Faith Harrison 7-1 Macy Warlick 2-0 Klarise Hill 1-0 Natalie Barnes 0-0
The preseason has gotten to a veritable whizzbang start for the Hereford Whitefaces. “It has been good – really good,” Hereford coach Don DeLozier said. “I am pleased with the effort and retention. The growth of the team as a unit since spring is real impressive. “The great thing is the players are excited and focused.” The Herd opened preseason drills Monday in preparation for the Sept. 1 season-opener. While practice has officially begun, there have been limitations to what can be accomplished because UIL regulations require teams to spend the first four days of drills in only helmets. Despite those limitations, there are things coaches have been able to accomplish. “There has been a bunch of conditioning,” DeLozier said. “Those guys who didn’t make summer workouts are feeling it some. We’ve been trying to do everything at a fast pace. “We have been able to start some of our scheme implementation to see how fast they pick it up.” With only two full weeks of practice before a Friday scrimmage against Midland Greenwood in Lubbock that precedes a week of opening-game preparation starting Aug. 28, DeLozier said a key to whether that time frame was too short or not was dependent upon his players’ retention of what they learned during spring drills. Like the noticeable uptick in attitude and excitement, players have not been disappointing in the retention aspect. “The implementation of our offense has been at a good pace because of the retention,” DeLozier said. “Defensively, the knowl-
Herd head coach Don DeLozier keeps an eye on practices that have been “really good” during the first four days of the preseason. BRAND/John Carson edge of how the front seven and secondary match up in our schemes has been good. “The players obviously absorbed a lot from spring and remembered it. The kids have done great.” All that took a dramatic step forward when the Herd was able to practice in full pads – and subsequently make full contact – for the first time Friday. As with the first four days of practice, both coaches and players are excited about the prospects of getting down to serious preparation. “We’re all jacked,” DeLozier said. “They are as
ready to be in pads as I’ve seen a bunch of kids in a long time. We’ll bump and thud some Friday, then Saturday morning we’ll do some getting after it. “We have to be smart about what we’re doing physically. Still, they are chomping at the bit to see exactly where we’re sitting.” DeLozier said nothing fancy is planned for Friday’s scrimmage with both sides of the ball remaining “vanilla” in a desire to how the team’s “base stuff” holds up under live action. Coming off back-to-back 2-8 seasons that both ended with seven-game losing
streaks, last-place finishes in District 3-5A and winless district records, DeLozier is seeing fire under his players that is welcome sight. Subsequently, juices and hopes are running high. “We’ve got some good things going on,” DeLozier said. The Herd opens the season Sept. 1 at home against Estacado before hitting the road for two weeks to face Borger and Pampa, respectively. Following an off week, the remainder of the season is devoted to District 3-5A play, which begins Friday, Sept. 29 at home against Canyon.
after doubles, but came back to knot the match at 9-9 on the strength of five singles wins by the Lady Whitefaces. The overall outcome eventually hinged on the No. 4 girls singles, where Hereford’s Kamille Hicks rallied from a 2-6, first-set loss to send it into a superset tiebreaker before finally falling 10-12. “Kamille put up a huge fight,” Crouch said. “She PLEASE SEE TENNIS | 10
Whiteface returning quarterback starter Dodge DeLozier, second from left, and back-ups Haz Castaneda, Tony Valles and Britt Cave go through early-practice warm-ups. BRAND/John Carson
COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES 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. 24 Football Meet the Herd, 6 p.m. Volleyball Varsity at Frenship Tournament, TBA
Friday, Aug. 25 Cross Country Varsity boys, girls at Clovis meet, TBA Football Varsity scrimmage vs. Midland Greenwood in Lubbock, TBA Volleyball Varsity at Frenship Tournament, TBA
Tuesday, Aug. 29 Tennis Varsity at Amarillo, 4 p.m. JV at Amarillo, 4 p.m. Volleyball Freshmen vs. Tascosa, 5 p.m. JV vs. Tascosa, 6 p.m. Varsity vs. Tascosa, 7 p.m.
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had three match points in the superset, but her opponent came up with the goods on those points and eventually won. “I have no words to describe how happy and proud I was of Marvin Mena and Kevin Nguyen, not only for this match, but for the whole season. They won a huge doubles match, and Kevin came out in singles and quickly took care of business.” Mena and Nguyen picked up a 7-5, 3-6, 10-7 win at No. 2 boys doubles, and Nguyen posted a 6-2, 6-4 victory at No. 5 boys singles. In Wednesday’s match against Abilene Cooper, the Herd fell into another 2-5 doubles hole – despite last season’s No. 1 girls tandem of Kara Esquivel and Addi Ferris teaming up for their second win this year in as many outings, and Tommy Villalovos remaining unbeaten in mixed doubles, this time teamed with Faith Harrison. Villalovos got back on the winning track at No. 1 singles (6-4, 6-4), but he was the only Whiteface to take a singles match, while the Lady Whitefaces took four of their six singles matches with Esquivel at No. 1 and No. 3 Ally Hubbard rallying from a set down to take superset tiebreakers. Between the two losses was a cakewalk in Tuesday’s afternoon match. Losing only one match, the Whitefaces cruised past Brownfield, 18-1. In a singles sweep, the Lady Whitefaces lost only five total games with No. 1 Esquivel winning 6-1, 6-1, followed by No. 2 Ferris (6-0, 6-1), No. 3 Hubbard (6-1, 6-0), No. 4 Hicks (6-0, 6-0), No. 5 Victoria Betzen
Victoria Betzens gives the extra effort to return a shot during the Whitefaces, 18-1, Tuesday romp past Brownfield. BRAND/John Carson (6-0, 6-1) and No. 6 Aubrey Schueler (6-0, 6-0). The final matches before school started Friday as the
Whitefaces began play in the Amarillo Team Tournament, which runs through Saturday.
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