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Prospects uncertain for pheasant opener Page 5

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Now that voter approval was finally received, Hereford Independent School District (HISD) can start moving forward with its bond process. Exactly what is next in that process was presented to the HISD Board of Trustees during its Nov. 19 meeting by district financial consultant Vince Viaille, managing director of Specialized Public Finance. “We’re working to get [the bonds] into the marketplace by Feb. 25,” he told trustees. In advising a negotiated sale method for issuing the bonds, Viaille noted that such a method allowed for local buyers to be involved. With Feb. 25 as a target –

HISD financial consultant Vince Viaille, left, of Specialized Public Finance, goes over the next steps for the district’s recently approved $22.4 million bond issue. BRAND/John Carson

which coincides with the regular trustee meeting that month – Viaille said negotiations with three underwriting firms will take place to have an interest rate finalized that morning. The plan is for Viaille to present that interest rate to the board at its meeting that evening before forwarding the entire proposal to the Texas Attorney General for mandated perusal and approval. Following that approval process, which Viaille said takes approximately 20 days, the bonds would be sold on Tuesday, March 26. Per HISD request, Viaille added the bonds would be set up to give preference to local interest for purchase before release to

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Herd flexes muscle in Area stampede By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

PLAINVIEW – After needing a fourth-quarter rally and overtime to survive the Bi-District round, the Hereford Whitefaces effectively just had to kick off Friday in a 57-13 pasting of Big Spring in the UIL Class 4A Area Playoffs. The second consecutive victory moved the Herd to 8-3 and marked the first time since 2010 they have won that many in a season. The second playoff win was also the most since 2010 and advances the Herd into Friday’s Class 4A Sweet 16 as they face District 3-4A rival Canyon in the Region 1 semifinals. “We played really hard, and I am extremely proud of the effort the kids are giving,” said Hereford coach Don DeLozier, who had a team win a second playoff game for the fourth time in his 16-year tenure. “I was real pleased that we got off to a fast start. We wanted to do that. “The defense was physical, and the offense executed well. Those were big keys.” Setting the tone from the outset, the Herd forced the first of six Big Spring, firsthalf three-and-outs to open the game before taking over

Whitefaces Marcos Ortiz (63) and Lucas Byrd (79) close in on Big Spring QB Ethan Cortez as the Herd defense closes out first-half scoring with a safety during Friday’s 57-13 romp past Big Spring in the Class 4A Area Playoffs. HISD photo by Bryan Hedrick at midfield after a punt. Eight plays later, Seth Dixon went around left end from

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Whiteface offensive plays for

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City looking to add water By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

If test wells come through, water supplies for the City of Hereford will be extended yet again. The Hereford City Commission gave approval during its Nov. 19 regular meeting for city manager Rick Hanna to pursue to purchase of additional water rights for the city. Approval came after commissioners went into closed session to discuss details of the potential real estate transaction. “Test wells are being dug as we speak,” Hanna said Monday. “This is not a done deal yet. It all depends on whether the water is there to meet our need.” The prospective well field is approximately 4 miles north of the intersection of Progressive Road and 15th Street – adjacent to a city well field that has been developed and gone on line this year. Hanna said the water currently being pursued for a half-section next to that current field with the possibility of another half-section being added in the future. The rights, which commissioners authorized up to $1,000 per acre to purchase, are only for deep water and will not tap into the “pretty depleted” Ogallala Aquifer, according to Hanna. He said the current test well and any potential wells on the site would pump water from the Dockum Aquifer from a depth of 600-1,000 feet. “We would like to get 750 gallons per minute from a well, but we usually harvest at 500 or less at our other Dockum wells,” Hanna said. Given the success of wells dug at the adjacent

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be held Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. in Wheeler Cemetery in Wheeler with David Renfro officiating. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Wheeler. Sue was born Oct. 15, 1940 in Matador, to Clyde and Neva Renfro. She had been a resident of Crystal City, Amarillo, Hereford, Plainview and Wheeler. She had worked for Shamrock Police Department as a dispatcher, Wheeler County Justice of the Peace and Walmart prior to her retirement. She loved being with her family and watching her grandkids. She enjoyed anything her kids, grandkids or great-grandkids were involved in. She was preceded in death by her parents; Fred

Gallagher; and sister Mary Huckert. Survivors include daughter Tammy Moore and husband Bret of Wheeler; son Mike Gallagher and wife Rhonda of Wheeler; sister Suzette Devenport of Lubbock; brothers Bob Renfro and wife Judy of Baton Rouge, La., Dick Renfro and wife Dell of Clovis, N.M., and David Renfro and wife LaJauna of Bovina; grandchildren Chris Gallagher and wife Tamara of Elk City, Okla., Brandon Gallagher, Ashley Mitchell and husband Skyler, Braden Moore and wife Paige, and Stormy Hibler and husband Zach, all of Wheeler, and Toby Devenport; seven greatgrandchildren; aunts ShelPLEASE SEE OBITS | 3

REQUEST FOR BIDS The Commissioners Court of Deaf Smith County will be accepting competitive sealed bids until 9:00 am Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 235 E. Third St, Hereford, TX, in the office of the County Judge for the following: Courthouse Building Security Access Specifications can be obtained from County Judge D.J. Wagner 806-363-7000. The Commissioners Court reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

ESTATE OF KENNETH BERNAL, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration upon the Estate of Kenneth Bernal, Deceased, were issued to Independent Administrator Ramona Hermosillo on February 12, 2018, in Cause No. PR2017-05486 in the County Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas. All persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present same within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Claims should be addressed to "Ramona Hermosillo, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Kenneth Bernal, Deceased" and may be presented to the Administrator's Attorney at the following address:

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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, 806-346-0134 • Rotary Club, noon, Sugarland Mall Grill • Deaf Smith County Historical Museum regular hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and only by appointment on Sunday • Troop 50 Boy Scouts, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Northwest Elementary. All boys ages 11-18 are invited to participate. Call 289-5354 for information. • Al-Anon Group, 7 p.m. at Fellowship of Believers Church, 245 Kingwood, for more information call 364-6045 or 676-7662. • Hereford Retired School Employ-

ees 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 • The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Hereford Senior Citizens • 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

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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 • Crime Stoppers meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Happy State Bank • Lions Club, noon, Hereford Community Center

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munity 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, 806-346-0134 • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex class (men); 11-11:45, P. EX class (women); 1-1:45 P. Ex. class (men); 10-1, Hereford Nursing and Rehab Health Check • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15 Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30 Guidepost; 3, Decorating Bottles; 7:30, Movie Night.

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Public Record/Obits Arrests Hereford Police Department

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a controlled substance in a correctional facility.

Nov. 20 Domingo Sebastian, 39, arrested for no driver’s license. Nov. 21 Luis Alberto Gonzales, 36, arrested for no driver’s license, on two outstanding city traffic warrants and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Frank Alexander Vera, 28, arrested for criminal trespass. Estrada Castillo, 51, arrested for violation of protective or magistrate’s order. Nov. 23 Angel Jacuinde, 26, arrested for a second-or-more offense of driving while license suspended. Antonio Ortiz Jr., 44, arrested for tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, possession of a prohibited substance in a correctional facility, possession of marijuana and possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia. Nov. 24 Natalie Lynn Sifuentes, 18, arrested for no driver’s license. Adan Jose Orasco, 48, arrested for possession or delivery of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Nathan Edward Mungia, 35, arrested for driving while license suspended/invalid. Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 20 Sakari Jetae Johnson, arrested for theft-more than $100, less than $750. Kelli Kurlyanna Laurent, arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance. James Michael Owens, arrested for stopping in a prohibited area and exceeding permitted gross weight. Nov. 23 Jesus Manuel CarneroFraire, arrested for disorderly conduct-discharging a firearm. Isreal Martinez, arrested for driving while license invalid. Antonio Ortiz, arrested for possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia, possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and possession of

Nov. 25 Mark Anthony Marquez, arrested for driving while license invalid. Reports Hereford Police Department Nov. 20 An incident report was taken in the 200 block of North Avenue K. Found property was reported in the 100 block of Higgins Street. Aggravated sexual assault was reported in the 400 block of West Fourth Street.

ba Lacy of Childress, and Selinda Heilig of Denver, Colo.; friend Beverly Duggan; and puppy and best buddy CJ. The family requests a memorial donations may be sent to Hemphill County Hospice. Sign the online guestbook at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Rebecca M. Johnson 1958-2018

Nov. 21 Lost property was reported in the 600 block of Avenue F. An incident report was taken in the 100 block of Avenue H. Burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 700 block of Avenue F. Nov. 22 An unidentified, 74-yearold male was arrested for driving while intoxicated, failure to comply with requirements when striking an unattended vehicle-more than $200 and criminal trespass. Interference with an emergency telephone call and assault was reported in the 1300 block of West Park Avenue. Assault was reported in the 300 block of Star Street. Trespassing in a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Avenue H. Nov. 23 Criminal mischief was reported in the 100 block of East Gracy Street. Theft was reported in the 300 block of West 15th Street. Nov. 24 Criminal trespass was reported in the 100 block of Aspen Street. An incident report was taken in the 700 block of South Avenue K. Theft was reported in the 400 block of Blevins Street. Burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the 400 block of Star Street. Nov. 25 Theft was reported in the 2900 block of East First Street. Burglary of a habitation was reported in the 800 block of Irving Street.

Rebecca Marie (Friemel) Johnson was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Canyon to Jerome and Romilda Friemel. She grew up in Hereford, where she was active in piano, dance, Camp Fire Girls, CYO and high school orchestra. She excelled in music, received many awards and during college performed with the Amarillo Symphony. She met Kurt Johnson at West Texas State University, and they married in 1983. Becky was a member of Chi Omega sorority and was named KA Sweetheart at WTSU. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at WTSU, and after moving to Plano, earned a master’s degree in neuroscience & cognition at UTDallas. She loved being a mother to their daughters, Berkley and Bethany. She and Kurt spent over a year in Jakarta, with his employment, and they

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Denice R. Evans 1960-2018

Celebration of life services for Denice Evans, 57, a former Hereford resident, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1 at Central Church of Christ with John Henley officiating. Interment will follow in West Park Cemetery under the supervision of Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Ms. Evans passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Austin. The family will receive guests at Parkside Chapel Friday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. Denice was surrounded by her parents, brothers, sisters-inlaw, nephews, niece and good friend and went peacefully into Jesus arms. We rejoice in the life she lived and the people she touched during her too short life on this earth. Denice Rae Evans was born Nov. 29, 1960 in Hereford, to Roy and Christine (Thomas) Evans. She attended schools in Hereford, graduating from Hereford High in 1979. She then attended Texas Tech University, graduating in 1983 with a degree in mar-

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keting. She returned to Tech in 1984 and received a degree in accounting in 1985. Denice worked for the City of Austin for more than 22 years, the last several serving as senior accountant for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Denice was an awesome daughter, sister, sister-inlaw, aunt and friend to many. She loved to travel and was able to do so many times over the last 20 years with trips to Europe, Canada, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and all across the U.S. She cherished family times and hanging out with good friends. She also loved any Texas Tech sport and had gone back to Lubbock for at least one football game for many years. She and her brothers would often text during Tech football games. She also enjoyed kayaking, fishing, camping, softball and spending time hanging out with friends and family. Denice had a personal relationship with the Lord and drew great strength from the Lord over the last 10 months. She attended Austin New Church. Those she leaves to cherish her memory are her parents, Roy and Christine Evans of Hereford; brothers Dennis Evans and wife Kathy of Spring, and Doug Evans and wife Karen of Denver, Colo.; nephews Jason Evans and Tyler Evans of Houston, Chandler and Carson, both of Denver, Colo.; niece Ella Evans of Denver, Colo.; and a host of other family and friends. The family suggests memorials in Denice’s name be made to the American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell Ave., Amarillo, TX, 79109.

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enjoyed learning about the culture of the Indonesian people. She was very involved with her daughters, and loved taking them to their many activities growing up: dance, piano, Girl Scout cookie sales, church activities and many play dates. While at UT Dallas, Becky worked as a graduate teacher/research assistant. She and the girls returned to the Panhandle, settling in Lubbock. She continued her education by earning a master’s in educational psychology and counseling, and was near completion of her doctoral degree at Texas Tech University, where she worked as a psychometrics specialist in the Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership. In 2014, Becky moved back to Hereford, where she was employed by Hereford ISD. She loved family gatherings, growing irises, crossword puzzles, reading, sewing, crochet and jewelry making in her spare time. She was a huge fan of books, many kinds of music, classic and modern movies, and “The Lawrence Welk Show.” In her own words, she was an “academic, travel junkie, lover of music, laughter, art, psychology, science and passionate about education.” Becky was preceded in death by her father, Jerome. She is survived by daughters Dr. Berkley Johnson-Luk of Houston, and Bethany Johnson of San Antonio; mother Romilda of Hereford; sisters Karen Fangman and husband Ronnie of Vega, AnnaBeth Baker and husband Steve of Canyon; brothers Barry Friemel and wife Nancy of Georgetown, and Randy Friemel and wife Angela of Hereford; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the National Alliance for Mental Illness.

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State jobless rate hits lowest level in 40-plus years

“Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” – Martin Luther King Jr. In recent weeks, the photograph of a large group of white high school boys in Wisconsin giving the Nazi Sieg Heil salute went viral on the internet. The specific story behind the bizarre incident, which occurred in April during junior prom, remains murky and an investigation is underway. It was an act of ignorance. Or maybe a tasteless joke. But either way, it’s an indicator of a gaping hole in our understanding of world history. Regardless of who’s to blame or be punished, the picture of grinning American boys in tuxes raising their stiff arms in the Hitlerian gesture of solidarity is disturbing. One of the young men on the first row boldly flaunts the white power sign. These clueless teens have apparently not invested their time in watching the American History Channel where the programming is devoted to all things Nazi, all the time. A recent survey of 1,350 adults reveals that twothirds of American millennials cannot identify the purpose of Auschwitz while 22 percent said they haven’t heard of the HoloALL IN caust. It’s safe to assume Kerrie Womble Steiert that a measure of teenage unawareness of genocide in Nazi Germany is even more appalling. More than 70 years after Hitler’s downfall, he’s almost been reduced to a cartoon villain – a fun Halloween disguise – while crucial details of his reign get swept away in the daily stream of information flooding our brains. Post-Millennials can’t be troubled with mastery of the “ancient” origins of World War II when their screens are blowing up with the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge and whatever trivial obsession is presently breaking the internet. It’s no wonder that we’re so susceptible to conspiracy hoaxes as we lose the ability to discern outrageous baloney from common sense truths. Social media is training our brains to rapidly process and discard information without allowing time to invest in the critical thinking necessary for forming moral judgments. Welcome to the United States of Idiocracy where the more we know, the less we understand. Younger Americans may rightly question why the evil machinations of a long-dead dictator and his enablers deserve permanent space in their resident memory. The answer lies in the old saying, “better the devil you know than the devil you don’t” since future generations will fail to recognize the goosestepping approach of tyranny if they’ve not seen it before. Adolph Hitler did not operate within a vacuum. His slow and calculated rise to power depended on the German people’s cooperation, which he acquired by exploiting their patriotism, fear and prejudice. Backed by the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (aka Nazism), Hitler gradually chipped away the freedoms of parliamentary democracy through a shameless campaign of propaganda and terrorist tactics. A master manipulator and charismatic speaker, he roused popular citizen support at frenzied public rallies despite having been previously convicted and jailed for treason. Over the course of two decades, the Nazi party dismantled Germany’s rule of law and other basic tenets of democracy. The rights of Jews and other citizens were stripped, condemning six million of them to be slaughtered through enactment of The Final Solution. Hitler’s principles were based on inequality among races, nations, and individuals as part of an unchangeable natural order that exalted the “Aryan race” as the ideal, superior version of mankind. Intellectuals, career professionals and civil servants who failed to pass loyalty tests were replaced by cronies, “yes men” who trampled the rule of law. Bedrock institutions – the free press, court system, justice department, diplomacy, law enforcement – were reviled and condemned. For the sake of the great realm, citizens surrendered their individual rights in a blanket acceptance of totalitarian rule. Eventually, soldiers who once swore allegiance to the Constitution and a nation governed by laws, made a sacred oath of “unconditional obedience” to one man, their supreme leader. There was emphasis on winning, triumphing over enemies, restoring national pride and the glories of yesteryear. Appealing to the hearts and minds of ordinary people, The Fatherland was to be loved above all else. Military expansion was trumpeted in a costly, sword-rattling sign of might and supremacy. Besotted with patriotism, the new president enraptured crowds with hatefilled rhetoric, giving ordinary people permission – and at times encouragement – to mistreat those deemed as unworthy. With its growing power unchecked, a cruel regime of avowed nationalists rose up as a mob to intimidate individuals. The nation, its principles and the community changed rapidly, deteriorating into a society governed by loathing, fear of reprisals and mistrust. It is up to us as educated and involved citizens to defend our fragile democracy from vainglorious leaders who require absolute loyalty. History proves: The people, through their actions or apathy, create the government they deserve.

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Tales of Deaf Smith County “Many a good tune has been played on an old fiddle.” Anonymous

Of course, cowboys had amateur rodeos on ranches and farms from the early days of the pioneers’ arrival here. The culture of several foreign The Armistice Day Parade that countries was brought to Hereford next year featured the first of through the American Field Service the club riders in a community Program from 1955-71. Ten stu- event. There were 28 riders who dents arrived here to live with area participated and parade marshals families during the last four years that year, who were members of of participation in the program. the club, were Jeff Roberson, Pat Thomas Graf of Germany was in Lawhon and Lee Hopson. the Leo Witkowsky home in 1967, After a name change to Hereford and Elia Pesenti of Italy resided Riders, Inc., in 1949, the club expewith the Lloyd Pool family that rienced growth each year. Events year. for youth and women also became In 1968, Huseuyin Shevki came very popular through the years. from Cyprus to stay in the homes There soon became an active of the Rocky Lee family high school rodeo club, and and the Ray Polan famthis was a new experience especially for the exchange ily, and the Hap Caviness students. family hosted Haiya Laine Service clubs, including from Finland that same Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis, year. extended an invitation to The Grant Hanna family exchange students to visit hosted Sharon Watson of and to help with programs. England in 1969, and the Other clubs also were very Gerald McCatherns were supportive of the program. host to Theo Ten Have of Churches opened their the Netherlands that year. Carolyn Waters doors to the students and Chokedee Navigamool of Thailand was a guest in the Jack this helped to involve local stuNunley home in 1970. dents in the youth activities proDuring the last year of the provided there as well. gram, Elin Anderson of Norway Various host families and friends was with the Charlie Bell family, made while the students were here and Gabriel Lottner of Germany kept in contact with one another came to live with the Wilbur Gib- for years, and occasionally one will sons. The Gid Brownd and George hear about a contact made more Warner families hosted Samin recently. Some of the students reAyden of Turkey in 1971. turned for visits, and a few hosts One can only imagine the sto- or students made trips to the forries told by exchange students eign students’ homeland. about their experiences here both Perhaps the experiences of havin school and in various activities ing foreign students here years outside the classroom. Besides aca- ago could be an example for us demics during the school year, the today to learn the culture of other visiting students had opportuni- nationalities as we welcome famities to be involved in various extra- lies from other countries. Helping curricular activities, church activi- others to learn the culture of our ties and in community events. This community as they share their culprovided experiences in learning ture might provide some exciting the culture of the area while shar- events and experiences. ing their own culture with others. Currently, as you know, some of As popular as rodeos are in the the Hispanic holidays and events area today, this was one event that are observed here and perhaps might have been a complete sur- more involvement and education prise to students from other coun- about even those activities would tries. And it may be a surprise to be interesting. others that the first organization to promote rodeos in Hereford was “There are two ways to be fooled. formed Sept. 18, 1947 when the One is to believe what isn’t true; the Deaf Smith Riders Club was initi- other is to refuse to believe what is ated with W.J. Smith as president. true.” Soren Kierkegaard

AUSTIN – Texas has its lowest unemployment rate in more than 42 years. The Texas Workforce Commission on Nov. 16 announced that Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent in October, down from 3.8 percent the prior month. It is the lowest level of unemployment the state has seen since January 1976. The Texas economy added 32,300 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in October. Annual employment growth was 3.1 percent, marking 102 consecutive months of annual growth. Still, job opportunities abound. STATE “The jobs are out there, and I CAPITAL encourage all job seekers to contact their local Workforce Solu- HIGHLIGHTS tions office for assistance with Ed Sterling job training and placement,” said Julian Alvarez, the TWC commissioner representing labor. The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded the month’s lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs in October with a non-seasonally adjusted rate of 2.1 percent. That was followed by the Amarillo MSA and the Odessa MSA, which tied for second lowest with a rate of 2.5 percent. The Austin-Round Rock, College Station-Bryan and Lubbock MSAs tied for third lowest with a rate of 2.7 percent. Abbott comments on rate Gov. Greg Abbott welcomed news of the recordlow unemployment rate, attributing it to the state’s “lowering taxes, removing regulatory barriers and investing in our workforce and education system.” “As governor,” Abbott added, “I remain committed to ensuring that Texas stays the most prosperous state in the nation.” SBOE votes to hike funding The State Board of Education, which oversees the Texas Education Agency, voted Nov. 20 to increase the funding in the 2020-21 biennium for school operations, instructional materials and technology. The SBOE’s preliminary spending decision would give schools $172 million more than currently allotted. The figure includes $55 million that the School Land Board agreed to provide. But the funding is tied to budget decisions lawmakers must make in the coming year. The 86th Texas Legislature is set to convene on Jan. 8, 2019. An estimated $60 billion of the state’s current $217 billion budget is for public education. Only Medicaid, at $62.4 billion, takes a greater slice of the budget. More Harvey funds to come Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Nov. 19 announced an additional allocation of $652 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help address unmet housing recovery needs for Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey. “We look forward to working with our partners in communities across the region to leverage these resources efficiently and effectively to benefit Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey,” said Bush, the chief executive of the Texas General Land Office, the state agency that administers the federal hurricane relief funding. The $652 million will supplement some $5 billion in current Hurricane Harvey programs being implemented by the GLO, as well as additional programs in Harris County and the City of Houston. Spending discussion will wait The Legislative Budget Board met Nov. 16 to review the items of information and methodology required to set the Article VIII constitutional limit on certain appropriations for the 2020-21 fiscal biennium. House Speaker Joe Straus announced the board would take up the spending cap at a later time. After the meeting, Straus explained that the price of oil, an uncertain price tag for Hurricane Harvey relief, and the potential for a school finance solution make it unwise to set a spending limit now. Straus’s successor will be elected on Jan. 8, opening day of the 86th Texas Legislature. Straus suggested the next House speaker would need time to think through the options, and that the discussion can wait until the state comptroller’s next revenue estimate in January. Mitigation plan is posted The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced the publication of the final Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Plan on Nov. 16. According to the TCEQ, the plan sets out the state’s strategy for distributing more than $209 million received in settlement of claims relating to emissions control defeat devices on Volkswagen’s light-duty diesel vehicles. The plan will complement other grant programs that target harmful ozone in Texas. These include the Electrify America Program, the result of a separate settlement with VW, which will fund additional electric charging stations. The other program is the Texas Emissions Reduction Program, one of the most aggressive and extensive programs in the country providing voluntary incentives for replacement, repowering and upgrading of polluting vehicles and equipment. More information on the program can be found at: www.texasvwfund.org. (Ed Sterling is director of member services for the Texas Press Association and can be reached at edsterling@texaspress.com.)

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Pheasant prospects not great for Dec. 1 season opener By Jim Steiert Contributing Writer

If you’re planning on treating family and friends to a dining experience featuring wild pheasant on the holiday table, it may be a challenge to serve multiple birds on the platter this year. The Panhandle pheasant season opens Saturday, December 1, and based on what surveys are saying, you’d best hunt diligently and early in the 30day 2018 season. The only sure bet this season is on a good breakfast before sunrise or later in the morning of opening day as the annual Hunters’ and Community Breakfast sponsored by the Celebration Class of First United Methodist Church of Hereford is served on opening day. The breakfast will be held in the Fellowship Hall behind FUMC at 501 North Main Street from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Fare for the morning will include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, cinnamon rolls, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Admission is by donation. Proceeds from the fund raiser will be used for projects at FUMC. Another in a prolonged series of dry springs and summers that have spanned roughly the past eight years resulted in poor pheasant production this hatching and brooding season. Sparse rains mean there’s

Roosters may be few and far between for the 2018 pheasant season based on surveys across the Panhandle. Photo by Jim Steiert little growth of green weeds, grasses and forbs that host insects, and without that food base there are none of the bugs that are crucial food in the early weeks of life for pheasant and quail chicks. Todd Montandon, Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist in Canyon, says the annual October-November survey of Panhandle fall pheasant numbers involves counting pheasants over 40 routes of 20 miles each that are scattered all across the Panhandle. To put it mildly, this year’s counts are far from anything to write home about. “The best routes so far

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were southwest of Dalhart and near Cactus Lake at Etter, and neither of those showed big numbers. There are bound to be a few hotspots out there where pheasants concentrate, but overall, pheasant prospects are looking slim,” said Montandon. Habitat and timely moisture are the big players in producing pheasants. Pheasants thrived across the Panhandle in the days of flood row irrigation, abundant tailwater, and weedy fencerows, playas, and tailwater pits, but much of that habitat is long gone since the conversion to center pivot irrigation decades ago. Pheasant popu-

lation rallies can still occur in years when rains in the right amount and at the right time can prompt a bloom in hatching and rearing success, but the huge pheasant numbers just aren’t there these days. That said, Pheasants Forever has a more optimistic take on the 2018 Panhandle pheasant season, based mainly on statistics on paper. Writing for PF, Tim Carpenter reported that last year’s pheasant harvest was “pretty strong” in the Panhandle, claiming that over 48,000 roosters were taken. “That’s the highest tally since the 2010-11 season,

and above the 10-year average of 43,000 birds.” Sounds like optimistic math. Montandon says those numbers are likely drawn from the Fall Game Harvest Survey from TPWD, that extrapolates harvest numbers based on a small sample size. Calvin Richardson, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District 2 Wildlife Leader in Canyon also injects a dose of reality. He says recent fall rains should set the stage for a potentially good upland gamebird nesting season in 2019, but the spring and summer drought of 2018 meant minimal production of quail and pheasant. “There’s really nothing good to report on pheasant numbers for the upcoming December 1 opening day of pheasant season,” Richardson told me in a recent interview. “The drought meant there was nothing in the way of habitat, food, and crucial insects to grow pheasant chicks. The moisture this fall

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All-too-familiar opponent next step for Hostile Herd By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Ray Ponce (15) leaves Big Spring defenders in his wake after hauling in his second touchdown pass of the night in the second quarter Friday. HISD photo by Bryan Hedrick

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the Herd to start nailing the coffin shut. After another Steer three-and-out, Dixon burst up the middle for a 55-yard score on the next play. Less than a minute later on the first play after a Steer punt, Sebastian Grajeda connected with Ray Ponce on a flanker screen. With Christian Mendez and Isaias Martinez providing downfield blocks, Ponce hit the seam and turned on the jets for a 70-yard touchdown.

HERD 57, BIG SPRING 13 BSHS 13 100 147 247 14-22-2 3-0 6-36.0 13-95

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SCORING SUMMARY FIRST QUARTER H – Dixon 6 run (Loya kick), 7:23 H – Dixon 55 run (kick failed), 5:33 H – Ponce 70 pass from Grajeda (Loya kick), 3:47 SECOND QUARTER H – Ponce 16 pass from Grajeda (Loya kick), 10:33 H – Dixon 4 run (Loya kick), 8:28 H – Safety-BG penalty in end zone, 1:33 THIRD QUARTER H – X.Gonzalez 4 run, (Loya kick), 10:56 BS – Cooley 36 pass from Cortez (Ramirez kick), 8:53 H – Guerra 5 run (Loya kick), :28 FOURTH QUARTER H – G.Rodriguez 8 pass from Guerra (Loya kick), 9:06 BS – Sanchez 19 run (kick failed), 6:48 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – BS: Sanchez 10-37, Cooley 4-33, Cortez 15-33, Nelson 1-(-3); H: Guerra 12-59, Lucio 1-0, X.Gonzalez 9-72, Dixon 19-143, Grajeda 4-49, Vargas 2-19. PASSING– BS: Cortez 14-22-2-147; H: Grajeda 4-7-0-116, Guerra 2-2-0-22. RECEIVING – BS: Nelson 14, Cooley 10-131, Cantu 1-2, Everett 2-10; H: Lopez 1-15, Ponce 3-107, G.Rodriguez 1-7, McCracken 1-9. MISSED FGS – none

Thursday, Nov. 29 Boys Basketball 7th-grade A team vs. Westover, 5 p.m. 8th-grade B team vs. Westover, 5 p.m. 8th-grade A team vs. Westover, 6:15 p.m. 7th-grade B team vs. Westover, 6:15 p.m. JV at Borger tournament, TBA Freshmen at Fiona tournament, TBA Girls Basketball Varsity at Shallowater tournament, TBA JV at Levelland tournament, TBA Freshmen at Friona JV tournament, TBA

Luis Loya’s PAT made it 20-0 with 3:37 left in the first. Grajeda connected with Ponce on a short post from 16-yards out to cap the ensuing Herd drive – an eight-play, 63-yard march that pushed the lead to 34-0 with 10:33 to go in the half. Following a Steer run for minus-1 and 6-yard loss on an Orion Ramirez sack of Big Spring QB Ethan Cortez, Jake Kelso picked off Cortez’s third-and-15 pass and returned it 24 yards to the Steer 4. Dixon bulled in two plays later to stretch the advantage to 34-0. The Steers stopped the Whitefaces on fourth-and-goal at the 1 before registering their initial first down of the half to move to the BGHS 25. A chop block penalty pushed it back 13, then Ramirez recorded his second sack to bring up second-and-33 from the 2. Pressured by Marcos Ortiz and Lucas Byrd as he dropped to pass, Cortez intentionally grounded the ball for a safety and 36-0 Herd lead at intermission. Xavier Gonzalez returned the second-half kickoff 55 yards to the Big Spring 15, then hit paydirt from the 4 two plays later to stretch the lead to 43-0 just 1:04 into the second half. Cortez hooked up with Jeremiah Cooley for a 36-yard touchdown on the ensuing Steer possession. Herd back-up QB Oscar Guerra scored on a 5-yard run to cap an eight-play, 87-yard drive to make it 50-7 with 28 seconds to go in the third. Kelso picked off his second pass two plays later, and Guerra hit Gabriel Rodriguez for an 8-yard score at the 9:06 mark. The Steers provided the final margin on the ensuing drive. “It is always good to play that many people in the playoffs,” DeLozier said. “It not only gives experience to your guys, but is an opportunity to reward the kids who may not have gotten to play as much because of the way the season played out.” Virtually everyone in a maroon jersey – who was wearing pads – got into Friday’s game with starters receiving virtually the entire second half off. Still, the Herd amassed 480 total yards with 342 coming on the ground. Dixon led that stampede with 143 yards on 19 carries that included 3 touchdowns, while Gonzalez finished with 9 carries for 72 yards and a TD. Grajeda hit 4-of-7 passes for 116 yards and 2 scores without an interception while gaining another 49 yards on 4 carries. Guerra, a sophomore seeing his first varsity action, carried 12 times for 59 yards and connected on 2-of-2 passes for 22 yards. He also ran for a touchdown and threw for one.

There is no need for either team to worry about much of the unknown in at least one of the UIL Class 4A Region 1 semifinals. When Hereford and Canyon kick off Friday at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo it will mark the umpteenth time the two have meet in a meaningful athletic encounter and the third time the two schools have faced off in the postseason. For that matter, the long-time district rivals – who remained that way when both dropped to 4A – squared off on the gridiron in their District 3-4A match-up not quite a month ago. “There are not a lot of secrets between us,” Hereford coach Don DeLozier said. “All these kids know each other and have for a long time. They have played against each other and on the same teams with each other for years.” “There is a lot of com-

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munication between them.” The Eagles come in as 3-4A runner-up and standing 11-1 after wins over Gainesville (62-14) and Seminole (35-21) in the BiDistrict and Area rounds, respectively. The Herd have knocked off Springtown, 34-31 in overtime, and Big Spring, 57-13, to rebound from a two-game skid to end the regular season and enter Friday’s game at 8-3. While both have won a

pair of playoff games to reach 4A’s Sweet 16, many will look at their Nov. 2 encounter as indication of what to expect when the two kick off. Outside of the game’s obvious postseason implications, the game may prove the proverbial horse of a different color. “We all understand what’s on the line – win, and you keep playing,” DeLozier said. “I feel like we’re playing better now [than the last time we played]. We’re definitely a more physical team than the first time. “The biggest thing is we’re a lot healthier than we were before.” That first game ended in a 27-17 Canyon win. However, now that the two are meeting in the postseason, the Eagles regular-season victory comes with an asterisk or two. Although needing an early rally, then holding off a Whiteface secondPLEASE SEE HERD | 10

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A slight adjustment on the court sparked a rally as the Hereford Lady Whitefaces crawled out of a first-half hole to knock off visiting Midland, 5639, in non-district basketball action Nov. 20. Winning for the fourth time in the past five games, the Lady Herd improved to 4-2 in bouncing back from a Nov. 19 loss at Shallowater. “They played well,” first-year Hereford coach Bryan Lintner said. “We made a slight switch in our press in the second quarter to more of a match-up. That allowed us to trap more, and it paid off.” The Lady Dawgs used a run to span the end of the first period and start of the second to take their biggest lead of the night at 18-12 with 6:35 to go in the half. After Arely Fraire missed a pair of free throws, Nayeli Acosta drained a 3-pointer to ignite the Lady Herd comeback. When the buzzer sounded for intermission, Acosta had added a 6-for-6 effort from the foul line to lead a 21-4 run that turned the deficit into a 3322 halftime lead. “Stopping their run early in the second quarter was huge,” Lintner said. “Then to come back with one of our own. Our confidence grew there. They believe now that they can win.” The Lady Whitefaces extended the lead to 48-34 after the third before Lady Herd freshman Taytum Stow (12) puts up two Andrea Valenzuela’s bucket with 56 of her team-high 15 points in a Nov. 20 win over PLEASE SEE RALLY | 10 Midland. BRAND/John Carson

COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Friday, Nov. 30 Boys Basketball JV at Perryton, 5 p.m. Varsity at Perryton, 6:30 p.m. Freshmen at Friona tournament, TBA Girls Basketball Varsity at Shallowater tournament, TBA JV at Levelland tournament, TBA Freshmen at Friona JV tournament, TBA Wrestling Varsity boys, girls at Wayland Duels, 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Boys Basketball JV at Borger tournament, TBA Freshmen at Friona tournament, TBA 7th-grade A, B teams at Dumas tournament, TBA Girls Basketball Varsity at Shallowater tournament, TBA JV at Levelland tournament, TBA Freshmen at Friona JV tournament, TBA

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Our December emphasis on Christ and Christmas begins this Sunday at Fellowship of Believers. The message by Pastor Danny Mize will focus on "The Power of One Birth." Related Scriptures will come from Isaiah 7:14 and Isaiah 9:6-7. Our seasonal music will include: "Angels We Have Heard on High" "Joy to the World" "O Little Town of Bethlehem" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." Peggy Mize will lead us in singing while Cindy Cassels provides piano accompaniment. Dennis Hicks will lead our adult Bible study at 9:00 a.m. – lesson 3 in the series "The Christmas Experience." Refreshments will be available at 10:00 a.m. and our worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Communion will be served to all who wish to partake. Fellowship of Believers is located at 245 N. Kingwood, and everyone is welcome. If you have questions, leave a message at 364-0359. Listen for the morning devotional minute heard on KNNK Radio, 100.5 FM, 7:25 a.m. Monday through Friday. Notes from past Sundays are online: FOBlessons.com – posted on Sunday afternoon each week. You can follow us on Facebook at FOBchurchHereford.

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

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Summerfield Baptist Colossians 1:13-14 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

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Church News Hereford Church of the Nazarene Rev. Jeff & Susan Myers , missionaries to Papua New Guinea, will be our special guests this Sunday at the Nazarene Family Church. We are a mission minded church that embraces Jesus’ command for us to all “go into all the world and preach the gospel.” Jeff Myers has been instrumental in Nazarene Radio broadcasts while Susan is a doctor at our hospital there in Papua, New Guinea. They will be sharing in both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services about the exciting things God is doing. We love teaching God’s Word to you and your children. This Sunday, our Kids’ Church has a special guest, Pastor Carol Hartsfield from Amarillo, ministering to our children in Kid’s Church. There will be Sunday School classes at 9:30 a.m. for children, youth, and adults. The Word of God is living and active and sharper than any two edged sword. Next Sunday, Dec. 9, our teens will host a Christmas Party for Hereford Nursing and Rehab. There are many great Christmas ministries under way – Angel Tree for children of individuals who are incarcerated, our Christmas Program, written by Pastor Ted, on Dec 16, “A Shepherd’s View of Christmas”, widow’s baskets, parties, caroling and candlelight Christmas service on Christmas Eve. Your family is always welcome.

Presbyterian First Presbyterian 610 Lee St. 806-364-2471

Seventh Day Adventist Iglesia Adventista Del 7 Dia

Seventh Day Adventist 711 W Park Ave. 806-364-6127

Trinity Fellowship Trinity Fellowship 401 W Park Ave. 806-364-0373

1204 Moreman St. 806-341-0315

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

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Iglesia Del Nazareno 340 Avenue H

Titus 2:11 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

Non Denominational Barn Church 3948 FM 1057 806-289-5706

Christian Assembly 1206 S Main St. 806-364-5882

Living Stones Church 802 Avenue K 806-282-1138

Son Rise 502 Mabel St.

Faith Mission Church of God in Christ 806-307-309

Without Walls Praise Center 802 Avenue K 806-360-2830 Spanish & Bi-langual Services

Pentecostal Iglesia De Cristo 103 Alamo 806-364-2906

1 John 2:23 23 No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

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field, confidence is high the new well will come provide adequate flow. Should the new field come through, Hanna said four wells would be placed on the site with another 10-15 years added to the city’s water supply. In other action, commissioners approved a pair of zoning changes following public hearings. Joe Ward was granted a change to the site next to NAPA Auto Parts store on 25 Mile Avenue to allow for expansion of the parts store. Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Charlie Kerr recused himself from discussion and voting on his requested zoning change for property at 809 N. Lee Ave., which was approved for a shift from Central Business to Retail. Commissioners also canvassed the tally and officially approved results from its civic center referendum on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.

half comeback, the Eagles saw their offense mostly contained through the final three quarters. Meanwhile, the Herd was limited coming in as Sebastian Grajeda was making just his second start at quarterback and district-leading rusher Seth Dixon was sidelined with an injury. The result was only 200 total offensive yards that included a season-low 29 rushing. During the first three full games and three quarters Grajeda – who entered preseason practice as a starting WR and DB, but No. 5 on the depth chart at QB – has been under center, the Whitefaces mustered just 69 points. Experience gained has been apparent for the senior as the Herd has put 84 points in the past five quarters and one overtime possession. “Sebastian is growing into the job,” DeLozier said. “He has been our quarterback

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for five games now, that’s like the middle of the season. He is starting to mature, and the offense is showing that. “Also, everyone is starting to understand about taking what the defense gives us. That has helped us across the board.” While Dixon – who has rushed for 1,894 yards and 30 touchdowns this season – being back in the lineup is arguably the biggest boost for the Whitefaces going in, his return is one of several. Grajeda, who played the entire game Nov. 2, is fully recovered from an ankle injury from a week earlier that has hobbled him. Also, Herd leading receiver Ray Ponce (34 receptions, 774 yards, 9 TDs) is back after leaving the first game with Canyon at the start of the fourth quarter. Adding experience and depth to the receiving corps and secondary is senior Shawn Escamilla, who will be back on the field after missing the earlier game. “We will have some wrinkles to the stuff we’ve been doing, and maybe some new things,” DeLozier said. Kickoff for Friday’s game is 7 p.m.

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seconds to play gave them their biggest lead of the game at 56-37. Freshman Taytum Stow paced a pair of Lady Whitefaces in double figures with 15 points – 9 in the second half and 7 in the third quarter. Acosta added 11 points after posting 9 during the second-quarter spurt. Lori Arias and Valenzuela finished with 7 points each. Arias scored all hers in the first half, while Valenzuela notched 5 in the fourth. Haleigh Barba chipped in 6, and Fraire had 3 as Aubrey Landis, Brianna Claudio and Darcy Dodd rounded out Lady Herd scoring with 2 points apiece. The Lady Whitefaces were back on court Tuesday, after press time, when they hosted Plainview. They head to Shallowater for a Thursday-Saturday tournament before returning home Dec. 4 to entertain Dumas.

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