Clarendon 2023 Spring/Summer Welcome Guide

COVER PHOTO by KARI LINDSEY: Paylin Hodges rides her bicycle in the Liberty Electric / Masonic Lodge Kids Parade during the 2022 Saints' Roost Celebration.

PHOTO ON THIS PAGE by JOHN MOLDER : Friends and families gather on the grounds of the 1890 Donley County Courthouse during the 2022 Saints' Roost Celebration..

Welcome!

On behalf of our fine city, I would like to welcome you to Clarendon. We greet you with great delight, and we hope you find this a great place to call home no matter if you are a new resident or a shortterm visitor. Clarendon is sure to have something of interest for everyone.

We have a lot to be proud of in Clarendon, and we are excited to share it with you. Our newest attraction, the Clarendon Aquatics Center, which opened in 2021, is open six days a week during the summer months from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. This project was made possible by a generous anonymous benefactor, the Clarendon Economic Development Corporation, and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, as well as several local donors and foundations. With features for all ages to enjoy, we think you will find the aquatic center to be a place for your entire family to celebrate beautiful summer days.

Our community also has many family activities throughout the year, including the Saints' Roost Celebration in July, the Colonel Goodnight Chuckwagon Cookoff in September, our Courthouse Lighting Ceremony and Small Business Saturday in November, and Christmas shopping events at our local merchants in December.

To learn about our community, stop by our Visitor Center at 110 S. Kearney Street at the Mulkey Theatre. There you’ll find the office of the Chamber of Commerce and the Clarendon Economic Development Corporation and people who can help answer any question about our town. The office is open daily Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Mulkey itself is a great source of pride. The 1946 theatre serves as a conference center and performance hall in addition to a movie house and features entertainment regularly on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.

In addition to an excellent public school system, we are very proud of Clarendon College, which was rated the number two community college in the State of Texas for student success in 2015 and 2016. In

addition to excellence in academics, the Rodeo Team has gained national recognition in recent years.

The Saints’ Roost Museum is an excellent place to spend some time learning about our history. The Board of Directors is now raising funds for a new building project to expand the facilities for additional exhibition space. The museum is open daily Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

We encourage you to visit Prospect Park, which is just south of downtown on Kearney Street and is connected to the new aquatic center by a lighted walking path. It is a beautiful place for family picnics, reunions, birthday parties, or to just let your kids run and play.

We also invite you to visit our numerous historic markers throughout the city and especially encourage you to visit our beautiful 1890 County Courthouse.

Greenbelt Lake, located just north of town, is also something we’re quite proud of. Greenbelt offers fishing, camping and other recreational activities. And we are pleased to have an excellent disc golf course there as well.

We hope you enjoy your stay and find that Clarendon is a great place to live or visit. On behalf of the City Council and all city employees, welcome to Clarendon!

Clarendon Mayor Jacob Fangman

Christianity, Temperance, & Education The foundations of Saints’ Roost

In1878, a charismatic preacher led a group of Northern Methodists to the frontier of the Texas Panhandle to settle at the junction of Carroll Creek and the Salt Fork of the Red River. Rev. L.H. Carhart set out to establish a Christian colony built on the values of temperance and education, and he named it Clarendon in honor of his wife, Clara.

As the third settlement in the Panhandle, Clarendon stood apart from the towns of Mobeetie and Tascosa, which were known for saloons and rowdiness. The colony forbade alcohol, built a church as one of its first landmarks, and planned an academy to bring education to the plains. The neighbors said Clarendon

was where the saints roosted. The nickname stuck… Saints’ Roost

Nine years later, the future of the colony came into question when it became apparent that the Ft. Worth & Denver Railroad would miss the town. A vote was taken, and by the fall of 1887 houses, businesses, and people were all making the move six miles south to the present site of “new” Clarendon.

The railroad brought people and commerce; but it also brought new lifestyles with saloons and other “vices.” And yet, the town did not lose sight of its original ambitions, becoming the home of the Panhandle’s first Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, and

African-American congregations and establishing the area’s first college in 1898.

Donley County eventually re-established prohibition in 1902, and Saints’ Roost again banished alcohol sales until 2013 when voters reversed the 111-year-old tradition.

Today, if you like, you can raise a glass in old Saints’ Roost, but there’s no escaping the town’s original character. With a variety of churches and faith-based services and one of the highest-rated community colleges in the state, Clarendon remains true to its principles and welcomes visitors and newcomers to stay all night… or stay a

little longer.

Old Clarendon settlers line up in front of Donley County’s first Courthouse in this picture from about 1885. Shown here are (back) stage driver George Sutton, stage driver Robert Cureton, Rev. G.W. Graham, Dr. J.D. Stocking, land agent F.M. Campbell, trader Joe Lomas, merchant/school trustee Morris Rosenfield, rancher/merchant Ben Chamberlain, cowboy Tom Ardington, (front) Tom Copeland, Sheriff Al Gentry, Deputy W.H. “Bally” Oliver, Frank Daniels, Postmaster Ralph Jefferson, Harry Jefferson, cowboy/school teacher Tom Martindale, George Gass, and (boy in street) J.L. Carhart. ENTERPRISE ARCHIVE PHOTO

Clarendon Chamber of Commerce

SINCE 1924, the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce has worked to promote the development of Clarendon and Donley County. Any individual, business, or organization who is eligible and invited to apply for membership.

The Clarendon Visitor Center: The Chamber, in cooperation with the Clarendon Economic Development Corp., helps operate the city’s official visitor center located inside the historic Mulkey Theatre. The Visitor Center is open daily, Monday-Friday, and serves to welcome visitors and provide information about Clarendon and Donley County.

Ribbon Cuttings: Chamber members may request an official Ribbon Cutting to celebrate opening a new business or new location, remodeling their facilities, or a change of ownership.

Employee

of the Month

: One Chamber member employee is recognized by the Chamber each month as the Employee of the Month. Nominations are accepted throughout the year.

Promotion: Chamber members have the opportunity and are encouraged to display their business cards and brochures at the Visitor Center for easy access by newcomers to our city. The Chamber also shares information about Chamber members on social media.

Networking: The Chamber hosts several social opportunities during the year to allow current and potential Chamber members the opportunity to get to know each other and share ideas over refreshments in a relaxed setting.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHAMBER and the benefits of membership, call or come by the Clarendon Visitor Center. 110

Stay all night. Stay a little longer.

The Jewel of the Plains

Donley County Courthouse

Construction Began: 1890

Opened: 1891

Restored: 2003

Original Architects: Bulger & Rapp

Restoration Architects: Volz & Associates

Original Contractors: Troutman Brothers

Restoration Contractors: Phoenix One

A Texas Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Built in the Romanesque Revival style, the Courthouse is unique for being asymmetrical – no two sides are alike.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 to 5.

Visitors Welcome!

On behalf of the elected officials and employees of Donley County, let me extend a warm welcome to our community.

Donley County is proud to be home to one of the finest county courthouses in the state. Called “The Jewel of the Plains,” it was built in 1890 and restored in 2003. The Courthouse is home to the Judge, County Attorney, and County Treasurer and is venue for the 100th District Judge. It also is the site for the meetings of the County Commissioners.

Visitors are welcome in the oldest functioning courthouse in the Panhandle. The courthouse grounds are the site of the county’s annual Saints’ Roost Celebration on July 1 this year, and you will want to come by for the Christmas lighting ceremony as well

on Saturday, November 25. County government is directed by the Commissioners Court, comprised of four Commissioners, elected from each of the four precincts, and the county Judge, elected at large. Generally, Texas counties provide the essential things that make our communities livable: roads and bridges, law enforcement and corrections, a court system to protect our legal rights, secure storage of our important public records and protection against threats to public health and safety.

The Courthouse Annex

houses offices for tax collection, vehicle registration and transfers, and maintaining public records, deeds and birth certificates as well as voter registration and the supervision of elections.

Justice Courts are maintained by the Justices of the Peace with offices in Hedley and in Clarendon.

As provider of public safety, the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for making Donley County one of the safest communities in the area, if not the entire state. And we are proud to be able to provide 24hour on-duty officers, a rarity

for a community of our size.

Emergency Medical Services are provided by the Associated Ambulance Authority, and we have, without a doubt, the finest emergency personnel in the region. Care is coordinated with tertiary care facilities in Amarillo and helicopter medevac is available when required.

The Volunteer Fire Departments of Clarendon, Howardwick, and Hedley are on call to protect life and property against a variety of threats, including fire, and the Clarendon department has an Dive Team ready to respond locally and to provide assistance area wide. Emergency Preparedness is coordinated through all our efforts, and we stand by, ready to assist.

Donley County is a great place to live, and we are pleased to have you join us.

Donley County Judge John Howard, MD

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spring & summer 2023 Activities

THURSDAY

MARCH 30

Mulkey Theatre Family Game Night 6 p.m. $5 entry fee.

SATURDAY

APRIL 1

Clarendon College Invitational Judging Contest All Day at Clarendon College.

Clarendon Lions Club 11th Annual Chance Mark Jones Memorial Roar & Run 5K. 8:30 a.m. start at Donley County Courthouse. $30 entry fee.

Clarendon Elementary Pony Parents Community Easter Egg Hunt. 11 a.m. start at Donley County Courthouse. Free.

THURSDAY

APRIL 20

Donley County Senior Citizens Music Night. 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

APRIL 27

Saints' Roost Museum Education Day See SaintsRoostMuseum.com for more information.

THURSDAY

MAY 18

Donley County Senior Citizens Bingo Night. 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

MAY 20

Howardwick Citywide Garage Sale. Call City Hall for details or to be added to the map, 874-2222.

SATURDAY

MAY 27

Clarendon Aquatics Center Season Opening. 1:00 p.m. More info on page 16.

SATURDAY

JUNE 3

Trash to Treasures Garage Sale Event. Multiple garage sales in and near Clarendon starting at 8 a.m. Maps available at ClarendonLive.com the week of the event. Sales must register by May 26. Call 874-2259 to sign up.

TUESDAY-THURSDAY

JUNE 20-22

Clarendon College FFA Leadership Camp Student leaders from FFA chapters across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains will learn new skills and practice team-building.

THURSDAY

JUNE 16

Donley County Senior Citizens Music Night. 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY

JUNE 29, 30, & JULY 1

Saints’ Roost Celebration

Craft Fair, Parades, BBQ, Turtle Race, Ranch Rodeo, Live Music, Dancing, and more! See ad on page 5 for details.

THURSDAY

JULY 15

Donley County Senior Citizens Bingo Night. 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY JULY 22

Howardwick Hoedown. 11 a.m. at McMorries Memorial Park featuring Food, craft and Vendor Booths, Music, Raffles, Cornhole and more! See ClarendonTx.com for more information.

SATURDAY AUGUST 19

That Senior Thang Games, activities, and food booths for the whole family. Donley County Senior Citizens Center. See ClarendonTx.com for more information.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21

Donley County Senior Citizens Bingo Night. 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23

Col. Charles Goodnight Chuckwagon Cookoff Authentic chuckwagons compete for top prizes. Live entertainment, trade show, and museum tours. See SaintsRoostMuseum.com for information and tickets.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 7

Second annual Hot Rods to Harleys Fun Run 10:00 a.m. See ClarendonTX.com for details.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 13-14

Hedley Cotton Festival

SUNDAY OCTOBER 15

"BOOMTOWN" Texas Comedies at Mulkey Theatre. See MulkeyTheatre.com for information and tickets.

For updated listings of events, call 806-874-2421 or visit ClarendonTX.com.

New Restaurant for Downtown

A new restaurant is coming to downtown after the Clarendon Economic Development Corporation approved an agreement February 14.

Ricardo Santillan, owner of REFZ Sports Bar & Grill of Guymon, Okla., will open a second location in the former Clarendon Steakhouse building at US 287 and Kearney Street as early as this August.

“I’m excited to bring REFZ to Clarendon, to become part of the community, and to bring new jobs to the community,” Santillan said.

The new business plans to create 25 to 30 new jobs, and Santillan says he looks forward to working with the school and other organizations with donations and

activities.

REFZ will provide a fun atmosphere with great food and great service, lots of TVs, and good music, Santillan said. The Guymon location is known for its wings, appetizers, fajitas, and steaks, and Santillan said he plans to bring the same varied menu to Clarendon.

Santillan is from Guymon originally and has operated REFZ there for 5½ years. Last year, he purchased rental properties in Clarendon; and while working on those properties, he realized that eating options were limited.

“I figured since I’m already invested here, let’s open a restaurant and give people a good time and

another place to eat,” he said. “I have people who already work for me who will run it, and I’ll be here a while also.”

Once the restaurant is open, Santillan says the business will be open on Sundays and will also be available for catering. He is grateful to the CEDC for the opportunity to come to Clarendon and provide a new service for people here and visitors to the city.

“The CEDC has made this possible for us, and I’m grateful for them trusting us to make this happen,” he said. “It feels good that they have let me be a part of this, and you can tell they want what is best for the community. They’ve worked with me on everything for the last seven

or eight months.”

CEDC President Brandon Frausto said a downtown restaurant has been an economic development goal for a long time.

“This is something we’ve been working toward and has been a priority for our board,” Frausto said. “It’s a great opportunity for Ricardo and for the community of Clarendon. It’s a win-win that will have a positive impact. People have longed for this.”

The Clarendon EDC purchased the old steakhouse building in 2015 after it was heavily damaged by an automobile and has made significant investments in the building with the intent of recruting a restaurant.

OPENING This Fall!

Revitalizing Historic Clarendon

Big changes are in store for Clarendon’s historic Kearney Street as a grant-funded Downtown Revitalization project gets underway this spring.

The city was awarded a $350,000 grant by the Texas Department of Agriculture in 2022 to improve sidewalks, ramping, and lighting on Kearney Street in the 100 block downtown. The city is providing matching funds of $63,100 for total project of $413,100.

The grant is being administered by the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission with OJD Engineering preparing the plans for the project. Carter Sand & Gravel of Pampa is the project contractor.

City officials say work will begin by April 1 and take about 90 days to complete. The project will start on the west side of the street and the intersection of First and Kearney with sidewalks to be replaced approximately 100 feet at a time, starting at the Antro Plaza site and proceeding south past the Mulkey Theatre to the new REFZ Sports Bar & Grill. Work will then move to the east side of the street.

Trees at Herring Bank will have to be removed during

the work. The trees are starting to lift the current sidewalks and leaving them in place would eventually damage the new sidewalks.

Ramping is already in place at the south end of the block, new ramps will be installed mid-block on each side, and one other ramp will be installed on the north end of the east side of the street. Due to the height of the sidewalk at the Antro Plaza, no ramp will be installed at that corner. Ramping for that area along First Street will have to be the focus of a future project.

Four decorative street lights will be installed on each side of the street, and low steps will be made part of the entire sidewalk profile for easier use by pedestrians similar to what was done in front of the Mulkey Theatre.

Due to the limited funds of the grant, the city chose to start with the 100 block of Kearney Street and has already started the process of applying for a second grant to do the 200 block with plans to do the 300 block after that.

The 100 block was chosen because it has the most historic buildings downtown with at least five structures

dating back to the 1890s and because of the revitalization efforts already in place there, particularly at the Mulkey and the new REFZ.

Also, the Clarendon Economic Development Corporation with a public advisory committee is working toward the development of the former Antro Hotel site to create a downtown outdoor event space for musical performances, craft fairs, festivals, parties, and other activities. The proposal for the plaza utilizes the remaining walls of the 1927 hotel and calls for restrooms, an outdoor stage, a dance floor, picnic areas, and restoration of the old Antro neon sign.

The Road to Revitalization Revitalization of downtown has been a long range goal of both the city and the CEDC. Starting in 2008, the CEDC has offered grants to property owners in the Central Business District to rehabilitate storefronts, and more than $32,000 of EDC funds have been invested since that time.

In 2016, the vision of a revitalized downtown Clarendon received its first public viewing with plans that were

prepared as part of an agreement between the CEDC and Texas Tech’s College of Architecture.

Tech faculty and students performed laser scans of buildings along Kearney and Sully streets between First and Fourth Streets. Those detailed measurements and images were then paired with historic photos of Clarendon, and students created new drawings of what a rehabilitated and revitalized Clarendon could look like with the year 1927 as a baseline.

The $17,000 project was used as the basis for the CEDC's Historic Façade Grant Program guidelines, which was approved in 2018. Applications for the historic and traditional facade grant programs are available online at ClarendonTX.com/facadegrants.

In 2019, the CEDC re-opened the 1946 Mulkey Theatre after a $1 million renovation; and in 2021, the city opened the Clarendon Aquatics Center on the south end of Kearney Street at cost of $2.7 million thanks to generous private donations, a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grant and the use of city and CEDC funds.

Clarendon Aquatic Center Clarendon Aquatic Center

The Clarendon Aquatic Center opens its third season on Saturday, May 27, 2023, and will serve the public through Labor Day.

The center opened in May 2021 after six years of fundraising, planning, and construction. The $2.7 million facility quickly became a favorite hang out for kids and families.

The center is open Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Senior activities and adults only swim times are also being planned during the year.

Day passes are $5 for everyone over the age of 17, $4 for ages 4-17, and free for ages three and under. Annual passes are $100 per individual and $250 for a family of up to four members and $50 for each additional household family member.

Parties can be scheduled at the aquatic center at a rate of $125 per hour.

The facility employs about a dozen lifeguards, a manager, and an assistant manager for the summer season.

Features of the center include a Zero Depth Entry area, which is a gradually sloping entrance for easy accessibility; and a large Shallow Play Area with several attractions for younger children. Those attractions include a Toddler Slide, a Large Spray, Trio Dump Buckets, and Underwater Bubblers as well as shaded sitting area.

Adjacent to that play area is a Spray Ground that young children will also enjoy. The Shallow Play Area connects on one side to the larger pool area that is 65’ long and accommodates three Lap Lanes. That area also has a Basketball Goal, a Volleyball Net, a ¾-meter Diving Stand, and a Climbing Wall.

The facility also features a lift and specially designed steps to accommodate those with disabilities.

The tradition continues! Chuckwagon Cookoff

Since 1995, the Saints’ Roost Museum has paid tribute to the legendary Panhandle cattleman Col. Charles Goodnight with a cookoff in his honor on the fourth Saturday in September. Over the last two decades, the museum fundraiser has grown to be considered as one of the best Chuckwagon cookoffs in the nation, receiving the 2014 Event Award from the American Chuck Wagon Association.

When the colonel bolted a food box and folding table to the rear of a surplus army wagon in 1866, he probably never dreamed the impact his “Chuck” wagon would have throughout the West.

The invention became commonplace on cattle drives and ranches everywhere, serving not only as a kitchen but also a post office, parlor, hospital, store room, and cowboy social center.

Every year, the Col. Charles Goodnight Chuckwagon Cookoff hosts more than a dozen cooking teams working on authentic wagons who go head-to-head to battle for cash prizes and bragging rights at one of the nation’s premier cookoffs.

Join us Saturday, September 23, 2023, for our next celebration of the Old West, which is gone but never forgotten.

Three-year-old Gage Stewart Nichols helps make rolls for the Double Nichols wagon team at the 27th annual Col. Charles Goodnight Chuckwagon Cookoff in 2021.

Housed in the 1910 Adair Hospital, the Saints’ Roost Museum preserves the heritage of Donley County and the Texas Panhandle. Exhibits include Native American artifacts and a focus on pioneer life with a special emphasis on philanthropist and JA Ranch founder Cornelia Adair, trailblazer Col. Charles Goodnight, and Western artist H.D. Bugbee. The Museum is also the home of transportation exhibits in the restored 1887 Ft. Worth & Denver City Railroad Depot. SaintsRoostMuseum.com 806.874.2746 • TAKE HWY. 70 SOUTH OPEN: Tues. - Sat. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Houses of Faith

CLARENDON

AGAPÉ CHRISTIAN CHURCH

712 E. 2ND (HWY. 287)

ARENA OF LIFE

COWBOY CHURCH

214 S. KEARNEY

PASTORS: BUNK & AMY SKELTON SUN. SCHOOL: 10:30 A.M.

BODY OF CHRIST MINISTRIES

501 S. MCCLELLAND

PASTOR: R.W. ELLERBROOK

SATURDAY: 6 P.M. • SUNDAY DISCIPLESHIP CLASS: 9:30 A.M. SUN.: 10:30

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

874-3156

CHRIST’S KIDS

OUTREACH MINISTRY

416 S. KEARNEY • JANET CARTER 874-2007

SUN. BREAKFAST 9:30 A.M. SUN.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

300 S. CARHART • 874-2495

MINISTER: COREY JOHNSON

CHURCH OF NAZARENE

209 S. HAWLEY • 874-2321

PASTOR: ALLEN POSEY

COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

FM 2162 • 874-0963

PASTOR: LARRY CAPRANICA

JESUS NAME

APOSTOLIC CHURCH

720 E. MONTGOMERY • 205-1149

REV. # 874-2078

REV. CALVIN BURROW

SUN. SERVICES: 3 P.M. • WED.: 7 P.M.

KINGDOM HALL

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

12120 US 287 (JUST WEST OF CLARENDON) 874-5020

PUBLIC MEETING & WATCHTOWER STUDY:

SUNDAY: 10 A.M.

BIBLE STUDY, CONGREGATIONAL THEOCRATIC MINISTRY SCHOOL & SERVICE MEETING

TUESDAY: 7 P.M.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

301 S. PARKS ST. • 874-2511

REV. JIM AVENI

SECOND SUNDAY SERVICE: 11 A.M.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

HEDLEY

BUGBEE AVE. • 874-3833

WED. 6 P.M. YOUTH STUDY: WED. 7 P.M.

COLLEGE MINISTRY: WED. 9 P.M.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 120 E. THIRD ST.

PASTOR: DR. KEN MCINTOSH

SUNDAY SERVICE: 5 P.M.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FOURTH & PARKS

LAY PASTOR: NANCY RUFF

FELLOWSHIP: 10:30 A.M.

SUN. SERVICE: 11 A.M.

FIRST UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

420 S. JEFFERSON • 874-3667

SUN. SERVICE: 11 A.M.

SUN. SCHOOL: 9:50 A.M.

BRO. RYAN QUIST

HOWARDWICK

MONTGOMERY & MCCLELLAND

FR. AROKIA RAJ SAMALA

SUN. MASS 11 A.M.

ST. STEPHENS BAPTIST CHURCH

300 N. JEFFERSON ST.

PASTOR: ROY WILLIAMS

SUN. SCHOOL: 10 A.M.

SUN. SERVICE: 11:15 A.M.

WED.: 7 P.M. (WEATHER PERMITTING)

THE GATHERING

623 W. FOURTH • 806-290-5328

PASTOR: REV. PHYLLIS COCKERHAM

SUNDAY: 10 A.M.

WEDNESDAY

Our family has been part of this community for generations. We’ve seen countless changes, but one thing will always remain the same – our commitment to helping friends and neighbors.

And

Unlike large, corporate funeral homes, we are family owned and operated – providing a shoulder to lean on and a special place to celebrate life. We hope you’ll turn to our family in your time of need.

Locations in Clarendon, Pampa, Childress, and Amarillo

Local Event Venues

CLARENDON AQUATIC CENTER

806-874-3438

401 S. Kearney Street

Clarendon, Texas

Available for after-hours parties. Rent $125 per hour. (seasonal)

CLARENDON COLLEGE

Bairfield Activity Center

806-874-3571

206 Regents Drive, Clarendon, Texas

Indoor facility with restrooms and food serving area (no kitchen facilities). Tables and chairs to seat 300. Rent $125 per day for non-profit; $200 per day for profit. Not available for private use or family parties.

Harned Sisters Fine Arts Center

806-874-3571

1122 College Drive

Clarendon, Texas

Indoor facility with restrooms, backstage dressing rooms, theatre lighting and sound. Auditorium seating for 600. Rent $125 per day for non-profit; $200 per day for profit. Not available for private use or family parties.

Livestock & Equine Center

806-874-4842

3280 US Hwy 287

Clarendon, Texas

Two arenas each 140’ x 250’ – one outdoor and one indoor. The facilities include roping chutes in each arena as well as four bucking chutes. Indoor facilities include bathrooms and concession area. Deposit $100 per day. Rent $250 per day.

Clarendon College also has classrooms available for small meetings. Call 874-3571 for more information.

CLARENDON COUNTRY CLUB

Club House

806-874-2166

100 Porter Drive

Howardwick, Texas

Indoor facility with restrooms, full kitchen, and bar service available. Rent $200 per day for members; $400 per day for non-members.

Swimming Pool (seasonal)

806-874-2166

100 Porter Drive

Howardwick, Texas

CLARENDON LIONS HALL

806-874-2259

117 W. Fourth Clarendon, Texas Indoor meeting facility with restrooms

and full kitchen. Seating and tables for 75 people. Call for rental rates.

CLARENDON OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT ASSN. Community Center

806-874-3544

100 N. Ayers Street, Clarendon, Texas

Indoor facility with full kitchen and restrooms. Tables and chairs for 150. Deposit $150. Rent $100 per day.

COEA Outdoor Arena

w/ Open Air Dance Slab

806-930-5883

100 N. Ayers, Clarendon, Texas

Outdoor rodeo arena with chutes, pens, and stands. Restroom and concession facilities. Dance slab with bandstand. Call for rental details.

DONLEY CO. ACTIVITY CENTER

806-874-2141

4430 Hwy 70 N., Clarendon, Texas

Indoor meeting facility with restrooms and full kitchen. Seating and tables for 250. Approximately 7,500 square feet available. Rent $200 per day for non-profit; $300 per day for profit.

DONLEY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

806-874-2665

115 E. Fourth, Clarendon, Texas Indoor facility with restrooms and full kitchen. Tables and chairs for 100. Rent $100.

HEDLEY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

111 Main Street, Hedley, Texas. Call for details, 806-856-0143

HOWARDWICK COMMUNITY CENTER AT MCMORRIES

MEMORIAL PARK

Junction of Rick Husband Blvd. and Columbia Drive. Full Kitchen, Indoor and outdoor seating, and restrooms. $100 per day. Reserve entire park for $50 deposit.

Call for details, 806-874-2222.

MULKEY THEATRE

108 Kearney, Clarendon, Texas. Auditorium seating for 240 and stage with theatre lighting and sound. Class reunions, birthday parties, dances, and dinner seating up to 60 people. Call 806-874-2421.

ROWE POINT RANCH

806-674-8850

4091 County Road 24, Hedley, Texas Indoor venue for weddings, showers, reunions, corporate retreats, and other events. Visit RowePointRanch.com for gallery and more information.

SANDELL DRIVE-IN

806-662-3943

Hwy 70 North, Clarendon, Texas Operating drive-in movie theatre available for private parties and private showings.

For additions or corrections, contact The Clarendon Enterprise at 874-2259.

Best Western Red River Inn

806-874-0160

902 W. 2nd, Clarendon

bestwestern.com

Western Skies Motel

806-874-3501

800 W. 2nd, Clarendon

Finch Ranch Lodge

Bed & Breakfast

806-856-5930

3400 County Rd. 23

Hedley

Saints’ Roost Cottage

BSB (Bed, Supper, Breakfast)

806-277-0040

620 E. 4th, Clarendon

Camper Corral RV Park

806-341-2901

3500 East Hwy 287

East of Clarendon

JD RV Park

806-206-9518

Hwy 70 South, Clarendon

Greenbelt RV Hook-Ups

806-874-5111 (summer)

806-874-3650 (winter)

Hwy. 70 North

Watson’s RV Park

806-874-3770

2990 West Hwy 287

West of Clarendon

Golden Jewel RV Park 806-277-9736

East US 287 & Thurman

Clarendon

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Real Estate Brokers & Rentals

REAL ESTATE BROKERS

Linda M. Naylor Real Estate

806-204-0005

506 Blair Street, Hedley LMNaylorRealEstate.com

Chas. S Middleton & Son — Clint Robinson, Agent 806-786-3730

ChasSMiddleton.com

Rafter R Realty

806-341-4197

600 S. Tyler, Ste 2100, Amarillo RafterRRealty.com

USA Land & Ranch LLC

806-346-3583

2300 N. Western St. Amarillo USALandRanch.com

Whitaker Real Estate 806-356-6100

4600 I-40 West, Ste. 101 Amarillo, Texas whitakerrealestate.com

RENTAL PROPERTIES

Fletcher Properties

806-681-9079 / 806-681-9024

Billie Shaffer

806-874-3287

Jimmy Riley

806-359-9395

Tommy Hill

806-576-9321

June Davis

806-382-6083

Harper Rentals 806-359-1199

Odima Investments 806-874-0100

Ricardo Santillan 405-880-0408

John Briggs

806-881-9619

Clarendon Housing Authority

806-874-2458

Hedley Community Development 806-856-9838

Fast Facts for

City Hall

313 S. Sully Street

806-874-3438

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What’s new? The city has been awarded funds to revitalize portions of downtown with new sidewalks and lighting. Work is beginning in April and is expected to take about 90 days.

Population: 1,877

Established: 1878

Incorporated: 1901

Location: At the junction of US Hwy. 287 and State Hwy. 70 and 18 miles south of Interstate 40. Sixty miles southeast of Amarillo.

City Administrator: David Dockery

City Secretary: Machiel Covey

Public Works Director: John Molder

Municipal Judge: Richard Green

Elected Officials

Mayor: Jacob Fangman

City Council: Aldermen

Larry Jeffers (mayor pro-tem), Terri Floyd, John Lockhart, Eulaine McIntosh and Tommy Hill.

Meetings: Second Thursdays at City Hall at 7 p.m.

Website: CityofClarendonTx.com

2022 Tax Rates: Property Tax:$0.607285 per $100 valuation Sales Tax: 2%

Clarendon Volunteer

Fire Department

Location: 119 S. Sully Street

Fire Chief: Jeremy Powell

Airport: Smiley Johnson Municipal Airport / Bass Field

Located 2 miles SE of city on County Road 13. Runway: 4,495 feet. Lease space available for new hangers. Contact City Hall.

Library: Gabbie Betts

Burton Memorial Library

HarringtonLC.org/ Burton 217 S. Kearney Street. 806-874-3685 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Librarian: Jerri Ann Shields

The Burton Library serves as a payment

center for electric, cable and satellite services as well as several credit cards. Meeting space for small groups is available, and some scheduled services available here include WIC services and state immunizations.

Parks: Prospect Park, three blocks south of US 287 on Kearney Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets. Features include picnic tables, a covered pavilion, barbecue grills, swings, slides, climbers, and the handicapped accessible Lions Club Chance Mark Jones Memorial Playground. A public restroom is available to be opened for special events. Contact City Hall.

The City of Clarendon also provides a lighted walking trail from the park to the Clarendon Aquatic Center and the Central Business District. In cooperation with the school, baseball and softball fields are adja-

cent to Prospect Park, and public tennis and basketball courts are on the school campus at Fifth and Allen Streets.

Trash / Recycling

Recycling Dumpsters are available to receive small quantities for public use 24/7 at First and Kearney Streets. Larger loads, general trash, and limbs and grass clippings can be taken to the Citizens Convenience Center at 400 W. Front Street (next to the grain elevator) during the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Temporary Dumpster and roll-off container services are also available locally. Call City Hall for more info.

Cost to Dump:

Citizens of Clarendon may dump tree limbs and grass clippings free of charge. Most metals can also be dumped free of charge. Other minimum charges are

defined by Ordinance as follows:

Pick-up or Car load: $6

Two-Wheel Trailer load: $12

Stock Trailer load: $25

Large Trailer load: $35 Appliances w/ compressor: $15

Tree Limbs: Free for residents. $20 Commercial. $10 non-resident.

Dump Truck load: $50 Mattress: $20

Utilities: See page 44. Clarendon Housing Authority 103 E. Fourth Street 806-874-2458

Donley County Senior Citizens Center 115 E. Fourth Street 806-874-2665

Open Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meals On Wheels service available in Clarendon and Howardwick. US Post Office 101 W. Fourth Clarendon, TX 79226 Phone: 806-874-3353.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I. First Assembly of God

J. First Baptist Church

K. First Christian Church

L. First Presbyterian Church

M. First United Methodist Church

N. Jesus Name Apostolic Church

O. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

P. St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church

Q. St. Mary’s Catholic Church

R. St. Stephen’s Baptist Church

S. True Church of God in Christ

T. The Gathering

CEMETERIES

U. Citizens Cemetery

V. Catholic Cemetery

W. Odd Fellows Cemetery

Welcome to Hedley!

It’smy pleasure to extend a warm welcome from the City of Hedley, home of the Hedley Owls, population 280. We may be small, but we are proud!

Our Annual Chicken Barbecue dinner in September and our annual Cotton Festival in October are popular events every fall that have been long-standing traditions of our community.

We have a great school. We are a district A1 school, and we are very proud to announce that our school received an 'A' for Exemplary Performance by the Texas Education Agency for 2022. For excitement, we watch our six-man football team on Thursday and Friday nights and then later basketball of course. We have a great athletic program. We have three active churches in our community, and our senior citizens center serves breakfast and lunch during the week.

Hedley is the home of Moffitt’s Hardware store, one of the oldest in

Texas. If you're looking for a place to reminisce, this is the place to hang out. And you can't forget to stop by Monroe's Peach Ranch just outside of town on US 287 for some of the best watermelon you will ever eat and more!

So, whether you are living in Hedley, just passing through, or looking for a place to relocate, I think you will find Hedley is a warm, friendly town with a bright future.

Annual Cotton Festival

For more than 60 years, one of Donley County’s greatest traditions has been the annual Cotton Festival held the second weekend of October in Hedley. Several community groups work together to make the festival happen each year, and students at Hedley High School also play a big part in making the event successful.

Annual events associated with the Cotton Festival include the Chili & Stew Supper at the Hedley Lioness Club and the Lions Club’s annual barbecue dinner.

As games, vendors, and other activities go on all around downtown, one of the busiest parts of the

celebration is the annual Bingo contests held by Hedley High School’s One Act Play group. The Bingo games start on Friday night and continue all day Saturday with donated prizes both big and small being given away to those who hold the luckiest cards.

The Cotton Festival Parade is also a favorite feature and is led by the veterans who are members of Hedley’s Adamson-Lane Chapter of the American Legion.

The event draws to a close Saturday evening with raffle drawings being held, including the traditional drawing for a bale of cotton donated by Donley County Gin.

Hedley Mayor Carrie Butler

Fast Facts for Hedley

City Hall

109 Main Street

806-856-5241

Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon.

What’s new? The city has completed a new monopit that will allow it to further efforts to clean up the community by demolishing dilapidated structures. City officials are also working with the Lions Club to make plans for a new park downtown.

Population: 280

Established: 1907

Incorporated: 1915

Location: Hedley is located on US Hwy. 287 at the junction of State Hwy. 203 about 13 miles southeast of Clarendon.

Elected Officials

Mayor Carrie Butler

Board of Aldermen: Clayton Beagle, Trisha Chambless, Jennifer Floyd, and Alicia Hanes.

Meetings: Second Thursdays at 6 p.m.

2022 Tax Rate: $0.392726

Sales tax: 1%

Hedley Volunteer Fire Dept.

104 W. Railroad

Fire Chief: Neal Koetting, Assistant Chief Ethan Naylor

Parks: Hedley School Park, picnic tables, playground equipment. Public tennis courts available.

Trash / Recycling

Metal bin on Railroad Street and recycling of oil is behind City Hall at no charge. City trash trailer is available for larger items or loads. Call City Hall for details.

Utilities: See page 44.

Hedley Community Development Corporation

(Local Housing Authority) 806-856-9838

108 W. Second, Hedley, TX 79237

Hedley Senior Citizens Center 806-856-0143, 111 Main Street

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Home delivered meals available. US Post Office, 200 N. Main Hedley, TX 79237 806-856-5221

Counter Hours: Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Postmaster: Sharon Graves

Clarendon Country Club

Overlooking Lake Greenbelt, the Clarendon Country Club offers one of the nicest 18-hole golf courses on the Rolling Plains. Just seven miles north of Clarendon on Hwy. 70, the club is located at 100 Porter Drive in Howardwick.

The course is open every day except Tuesday, and scrambles and tournaments are scheduled year round.

Green fees on week days are $14 ($13 for seniors). Weekend green fees are $16 ($15 for seniors). Golf carts are available for rent for nine holes at a rate of $11 for singles or $14 for doubles. Carts can also be rented for the 18-hole rates of $16 for singles or $20 for doubles.

A Friday special offers

rental.

For more information, call the Pro Shop at 806-874-2166.

FREE green fees with a cart

ENTERPRISE ARCHIVE PHOTO

247 Rick Husband Blvd.

City Hall

245 Rick Husband Blvd.

806-874-2222

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What’s new? New playground equipment is available at McMorries Memorial Park, and a putting green has also been added to the park for a nice way for kids and adults to relax. A variety of Airbnb locations are open in Howardwick so visitors can stay and play in the Lakeside City.

Population: 370

Location: Howardwick is on State Hwy. 70 seven miles north of Clarendon and 11 miles south of Interstate 40.

Established: Sherwood Shores, 1968

Incorporated: Howardwick, 1971

City Secretary: Sandy Lynn Childress

Elected Officials

Mayor: Tony Clemishire

Board of Aldermen: Terry Barnes, Mayor Pro Tem Del Essary, Mary Grady, Jada Murray, and Johnny Floyd.

Meetings:

Second Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

2022 Tax Rates:

Property: $0.373057 per $100 valuation

Sales: 1.25%

City of Howardwick Volunteer Fire Dept.

Fast Facts for Howardwick Howardwick Landmarks

Fire Chief: Susie Langford

Asst. Chief: Richard Like

Parks: McMorries Memorial Park at the junction of Rick Husband Boulevard and Columbia Drive. Features include picnic tables, a covered pavilion, barbecue grills, and playground equipment. A newly remodeled community building with a covered patio area is available for rent at the park for reunions, birthday parties, and other events. Call City Hall for information.

Trash Trash Dumpsters one block west of City Hall. Bagged household trash only.

Utilities: See page 44.

US Postal Service

Howardwick, TX 79226

Mail is delivered through the Clarendon Post Office. A mail room at Howardwick City Hall is open 24/7.

Play & Stay in Howardwick!

As Mayor of Howardwick, I would like to personally invite you to our "Little City with a Big Heart"!

If you haven’t been, we encourage you to stay and play in Howardwick. Currently we have three great Airbnb’s to choose from and lots of activities to keep you and your friends and family entertained.

Come join us at our annual HoeDown, Christmas for Kids, Halloween, Easter or any of our family friendly events!

Situated on Greenbelt Lake, in our community you can enjoy fishing and boating. We also have the Clarendon Country Club where you can take a dip in their beautiful remodeled pool, play a round of golf or just enjoy a meal at the Grill.

Our park has lots for the kids to enjoy with plenty of covered seating areas. You can also rent our newly remodeled community center for your special occasions.While there, try out our new putting green!

Sunrise Convenient Store open for all your needs and our new eatery Deacon’s Roost is also a great treat!

Howardwick welcomes you!

Howardwick Mayor Tony Clemishire

Your friends are waiting for you!

Donley County Fast Facts

www.co.donley.tx.us

Population: 3,258

Organized: 1881

County Seat: Clarendon

Meetings:

Commissioners Court: County Courthouse, Second Mondays at 9 a.m.

Total 2022 Tax Rate: $0.549644 per $100 valuation.

Courthouse & Annex: 300 S. Sully, Clarendon

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Clerk’s Office: 806-874-3436

Treasurer’s Office: 806-874-2328

County Attorney: 806-874-0216

County Judge: 806-874-3625

County Assessor: 806-874-2193

Sheriff’s Office & Jail: Call 911 for Emergencies 301 S. Jefferson, Clarendon

AgriLife Extension Office 806-874-2141

Donley Co. Activity Center 4430 Hwy. 70 North Clarendon, Texas 79226

Justice of the Peace Precincts 1&2 314 S. Sully St. Clarendon, Texas 79226 806-874-2016

Justice of the Peace Precincts 3&4 201 N. Main St. Hedley, Texas 79237 806-856-5914

Donley Appraisal District 806-874-2744

304 S. Kearney Street

Clarendon, Texas 79226

www.donleycad.org

Trash / Recycling:

Residents from the non-incorporated areas of Donley County may use the county transfer station located on County Road T. The station is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. In addition to household trash, the station takes metals and oil for recycling.

Cost to Dump: FREE

SaltForkRedRiver

Lake Greenbelt

LOCATION

Situated along State Hwy. 70 about five miles north of Clarendon and 13 miles south of Interstate 40. Entrances on the north and south sides of the dam. Entry permits required. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

Filter Plant

806-874-3650

4610 Hwy 70 North Lakeside Marina

806-874-5111

4699 County Road 11 (South Lake Entrance)

Open Daily 8-5 (Closed for season after first freeze.)

GENERAL MANAGER

Bobbie Kidd

For more than fifty years, Lake Greenbelt has provided drinking water for area communities and served as a center of recreation for tens of thousands of local and regional anglers and water sports enthusiasts.

As the single biggest ongoing tourist attraction in Donley County, Greenbelt is a major employer and contributor to the community and has built a reputation as a family friendly destination for fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities.

The groundwork that eventually led to Lake Greenbelt was laid in 1950 when compact was signed between Donley, Armstrong, and Collingsworth county representatives. Attending that first meeting were C. B. (Cap) Morris and J. R. Porter, Ray J. Noblitt, W. Carroll Knorpp and W. S. Whaley.

Although the member communities changed over time, work moved steadily forward. On April 14, 1954, a bill was introduced before the 53rd Legislature, and Gov. Allen Shivers signed the Act creating the Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority.

On March 29, 1966, contracts for the dam, filtration plant and pipeline were let. Construction price was $3,685,635.96, broken down into $1,795,514.06 for the dam; $624,941, filtration plant, and $1,230,180.90, pipeline. A month later, groundbreaking ceremonies were held.

Two years later, Lake Greenbelt opened with a five-day celebration that began on Wednesday, May 29, 1968.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Phillip Self, Childress

Directors: Walt Knorpp, Clarendon; Stacy Henry, Crowell; Leon Ward, Hedley; and K.D. McNabb, Quanah.

MEETINGS Third Tuesdays every other month at 11 a.m. (Location rotates among member cities.)

PERMITS

Daily - $5 per person (15 and over). $5 per boat.

Annual - $50. (Permits run January 1 – December 31)

RV Hook-ups - $18 / night (includes water and electric). 55 spots available.

Dogs must be on a leash.

RECREATION AREAS

Kincaid Park: Take south entrance. 25 RV hook-ups available. Covered pavilion with water, 18-hole disc golf course, playground, barbecue grills, picnic tables, sand volleyball. Restrooms available.

Sandy Beach: Take north entrance. 30 RV hook-ups available. Covered pavilions with water, covered picnic tables, barbecue grills, sand volleyball, playground. Portable toilets available.

Opening Celebration, May 1968.

James Kuhn, General Manager, 1968

Opening bids to build Lake Greenbelt. Enterprise Archive Photos

Mulkey t h e a t r e

movies • live performances concerts • public meetings conferences • private parties

Regular Movie Times: Friday & Saturday @ 7:30 and Sunday @ 2:00 CHECK MULKEYTHEATRE.COM FOR UPDATED LISTINGS or call 806-874-SHOW.

After more than ten years of work, the Mulkey Theatre re-opened in 2019 to thrill movie goers again and provide a local venue for concerts, performing arts, dances, public meetings, and conferences.

The 1946 streamline moderne style theatre has a fresh new look, and its

modern LED and neon lighting creates an inviting glow in downtown Clarendon at night.

Today's Mulkey Theatre features digital projection equipment, a new screen, stage lights, and a modern sound system. New seats provide theatre attendees the most comfortable experience possible,

and those watching performances from the balcony can enjoy premium recliner seating and accommodations.

To learn more about upcoming movies or activities at the Mulkey Theatre or to book your birthday party or event, call 806-874-SHOW.

Bring Back the Mulkey is a joint effort of the Clarendon Economic Development Corporation and the Bring Back the Mulkey Community Advisory Committee.

Local Utility Services

CLARENDON

WATER AND SEWER –Contact City Hall. Payments can be made at City Hall, or mailed to the city at PO Box 1089, Clarendon, TX 79226, or paid online at www.CityofClarendonTX.com.

ELECTRIC – Southwestern Electric Power Co. Customer service and new connections, 800-723-7430. Report outages, 866-223-8508. Payments can be made locally at Burton Memorial Library.

NATURAL GAS – GreenLight Gas: 806-447-1377. Payments can be mailed to PO Box 1072, Wellington, TX 79095; delivered in person to the office at 712 9th Street, Wellington, Texas; or made online at GreenLightGas.org

TELEPHONE LANDLINES –Windstream Communication, 855-575-7625. Payments can be made locally at Burton Memorial Library.

CABLE TELEVISION – SuddenLink Communications. Call 844-790-7475. Payments can be made locally at Burton Memorial Library.

INTERNET PROVIDERS –

AMA-TechTel, 806-322-2222; SuddenLink Communciations, 844-790-7475; Windstream Communications, 855-5757625; and Wi-Power, 877877-6861.

HEDLEY

WATER AND SEWER – Contact City Hall, 806-856-5241.

ELECTRIC – Southwestern Electric Power Co. Customer service and new connections, 800-723-7430. Report outages, 866-223-8508.

NATURAL GAS – GreenLight Gas: 806-447-1377. Payments can be mailed to PO Box 1072, Wellington, TX 79095, or delivered in person to the office at 712 9th Street, Wellington, Texas.

TELEPHONE LANDLINES –Windstream Communication, 855-575-7625.

INTERNET PROVIDERS –AMA-TechTel, 806-322-2222; SuddenLink Communciations, 844-790-7475; Windstream Communications, 855-5757625; and Wi-Power, 877877-6861.

HOWARDWICK

WATER – Red River Water Authority, 940-723-8697.

ELECTRIC – Greenbelt Electric Coop., 800-527-3082.

TELEPHONE LANDLINES –Windstream Communication, 855-575-7625

INTERNET PROVIDERS –Windstream Communications, 855-575-7625; and Wi-Power, 877-877-6861.

RURAL AREAS

ELECTRIC – Greenbelt Electric Coop., 800-527-3082. Southwestern Electric Power Co. , 800-723-7430.

TELEPHONE LANDLINES –Windstream Communication, 855-575-7625

PROPANE GAS – West Texas Gas, 806-874-2151

POWERING YOUR LIFE. EVERY DAY.

Dependable electricity for your lifestyle. You might not think about it, but as an electric co-op member it’s something you can count on every day. That’s comforting to know, because nowadays electricity is essential to energizing our lives and keeping us connected more than ever before. And that’s a powerful thing.

GREENBELT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Quanah Parker Trail

Visitors to the Saints’ Roost Museum or the nearby Charles Goodnight Historical Center in Goodnight will notice both those locations are marked by 22-foot tall steel arrows painted in the traditional colors of the Comanches.

Those sculptures by Charles A. Smith are just two among dozens of similar arrows across 52 counties in the Panhandle and South Plains installed to honor historical sites, events, and artifacts in museums that link this region to the Native Americans who last roamed this area. It is named after Quanah Parker to recognize his role as the chief of the Comanche people.

The markers in Clarendon and Goodnight highlight the historic relationship between Quanah Parker and Col. Charles Goodnight, and the Native American artifacts and Red River Wars exhibits in the Museum as well as memorializing the presence of native people in this area. To learn more, visit www.quanahparkertrail.com.

Taking care of your health & well being

Clarendon Family Medical Center

806-874-3531

One Medical Drive, Clarendon, Texas

Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday.

Provides: General family medicine, state immunizations, basic X-rays and lab tests, and limited urgent care. Medicare and Medicaid accepted. One medical doctor and two physician’s assistants.

Clarendon Dental Associates

806-874-5628

Five Medical Drive, Clarendon, Texas

Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays

Provides: Full service general dentistry including orthodontics, implantology, endodontics, and more.

Associated Ambulance Authority

For Emergencies, Call 911 (Non-Emergencies 806-874-2233)

Three Medical Drive, Clarendon, Texas

Provides: 24/7 emergency response for

all of Donley County with three licensed ambulances, six full-time and one parttime paramedics and 11 additional medics as needed. Offers classes in CPR, First Aid, and EMT training. Associated Ambulance Authority is a service of the Donley County Hospital District and paid for, in part, by local taxes.

Donley County Hospital District

806-874-2233

Three Medical Drive

Clarendon, Texas

Provides: Countywide ambulance service (see above) and indigent care for qualified applicants.

Donley County Senior Citizens

806-874-2665

115 E. Fourth, Clarendon, Texas

Provides: Hot lunches at affordable prices on weekdays, wellness and entertainment programs for seniors and others, and Meals on Wheels service in Claren-

don and Howardwick.

Sky Fitness

806-874-0100

312 S. Kearney Street, Clarendon, Texas

Modern indoor fitness center with secure entry 24/7/365. Call for membership information.

Rhinehart Eldercare

806-874-5000

216 E. Fourth, Clarendon, Texas

Mike's Pharmacy

806-874-3554

US 287 West, Clarendon, Texas

Other Local Services: Home health services and hospice services are also available. Call the Visitor Center for information, 806-874-2421.

The Clarendon EDC is proud to welcome

REFZ Sports Bar & Grill

opening this fall on historic Kearney Street near the restored 1946 Mulkey Theatre.

The Clarendon EDC has led the way in Downtown Revitalization efforts with more than $1.8 million invested in the Central Business District since 2008.

N A T I O N

1122 College Drive Clarendon, TX 79226

Fall 2022 Enrollment: 1,285 www.ClarendonCollege.edu

President: Tex Buckhaults

Board of Regents: Chairman Tommy Waldrop, Lon Adams, Dr. Guy Ellis, Janice Knorpp, Chris Matthews, Shaun O'Keefe, James Shelton, Carey Wann, and Brittney Word.

Regular meetings: Third Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in Bairfield Activity Center.

Mascot: Bulldogs

Colors: Kelly Green & White Community college offering general education classes, technical programs, continuing education classes, and workforce development. Locations in Clarendon, Pampa, Childress, Shamrock, and Amarillo.

What’s New:

The students of Clarendon College brought home numerous recognitions during the 2022 academic year. These recognitions included Individual Southwest Region All-Around Champion in Rodeo, a trip to the College National Finals for one individual in two events, being recognized as The National Meats Judging Team for the 4th Consecutive Year, and a trip to the Conference Tournament for our Women’s Basketball team.

Clarendon College

’d like to welcome you to Clarendon College where we strive to help you succeed.

At Clarendon College Our Tradition is Your Success, and we are proud of the acheivements our students have accomplished recently with national championships for our men's rodeo, ranch horse, and meats judging teams.

Whatever it is you are searching for – general education courses for transfer, a specific career path through one of our Career/Technical Education or Workforce Development programs, or as simple as a course for personal enrichment –we can help you!

Clarendon College offers a wide range of extracurricular activities for our students. Our drama department offers productions each semester and our athletic department fields teams in Volleyball, men’s and women’s Basketball, men’s and women’s Cross Country, Baseball, and Softball.

And of course, Clarendon College is also proud of our nationally-known Meats and Livestock Judging program as well as rodeo and ranch horse teams.

You will find our faculty and staff to be supportive of you as you pursue your educational goals and dreams. If you

need further information, please stop by one of our campuses in Clarendon, Pampa, Childress, Amarillo, or Shamrock or call us at 1-800-687-9737.

It’s a great day to be a Bulldog!

2022 Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team

CC President Tex Buckhaults

Runners-Up Region 5 Conference Tournament.

COURTESY PHOTO / HUNTER JENKINS

Clarendon Consolidated Independent School District

416 W. Allen, Clarendon, Texas

Administration: 806-310-7220

High School: 806 -310-7901

Junior High: 806-310-7655

Elementary: 806-310-7760

Class 2A

Enrollment: 446

www.ClarendonISD.net

Superintendent: Jarod Bellar

School Board: President Wayne Hardin, Kyle Davis, Robin Ellis, Wes Hatley, Donny Howard, Chuck Robertson, and Chrisi Tucek.

Meetings: Second week of the month. Day varies with school activities.

Mascot: Broncos

Colors: Maroon & White

What’s New:

The Lady Bronco and Bronco Basketball Teams continue to have playoff success, winning Bi-District trophies.

The CHS Bronco Band continues to grow and garner trophies for concert and sight-reading performances. CHS One Act Play advanced to the UIL Bi-District Competition with their performance of Rabbit Hole.

Lady Bronco and Bronco Baseball look to build upon last spring’s success of advancing to the regional quarterfinal and regional semifinal rounds.

Technology upgrades continue as the 1:1 initiative keeps updated devices in the hands of CCISD students.

Clarendon Public Schools

On behalf of the Clarendon CISD student body, staff, and board of trustees, it is my distinct honor to welcome you to our family centered community steeped in a rich history that dates back to the late 1800s.

Our goal at CCISD is to add to that history while providing a quality education in a safe, supportive environment where student success in paramount. We want to encourage, empower, and equip all students to achieve their full potential.

We strive to provide the best educational experiences and opportunities for every student through high quality instruction and a wide variety of opportunities for students to

get involved and enhance their leadership skills.

Clarendon CISD has a long tradition of excellence in providing students with an educational experience that prepares them to be well-rounded members of the community and to build a successful future.

Clarendon CISD is proud of the continued partnership with Clarendon College and affordable dual credit offerings with support from the PEAK scholarship program.

Everyday CCISD staff is working to prepare our students for life after a high school diploma. Check the website to see this in action: https://bit. ly/2B11w0L

We take great pride in our community as well as in our past and current students. Once a Broncho, always a Bronco! Welcome to Clarendon.

Clarendon Superintendent Jarod Bellar

Hedley Consolidated Independent School District

806-856-5323

301 Jones Street

Hedley, Texas 79237

Class A Enrollment: 119

www.HedleyISD.net

Superintendent: Garrett Bains

School Board: President Dana Bell, Tangela Copelin, Bruce Howard, Shauna Herbert, Michael Metcalf, Troy Monroe, and Carole Ward.

Meetings:

Third Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Mascot: Owls

Colors: Green & White

HEDLEY CISD MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a safe and exciting learning environment which instills confidence and self-motivation where students, teachers, parents, and community work together to educate students. In a way that:

*All students will achieve their full educational and social potential.

*Provides a well-balanced and appropriate curriculum for all students.

*Maintains effective and qualified personnel.

*Will encourage parents to be supportive and active in the education of their children.

So that the educational experience provides the opportunity for success and enables them to take control of their lives and be productive citizens.

Hedley Public Schools

Welcome to Hedley CISD, where our rich academic success resonates as we prepare each one of our student’s to become their very best.

Our district proudly offers small teacherstudent ratios with proven student success as we have achieved the highest ranking the state of Texas awards to public schools. Our students have access to utilize technology to support their academic growth, featuring a 1 to 1

ratio with Chrome books.

For our high school students who are eager to begin their collegiate studies, all are eligible for free duel credit classes from Clarendon College.

Hedley CISD offers many extracurricular activities including athletics, FFA, and UIL competitions. We are excited about the future of Hedley CISD

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Hedley acheives 'A' rating from State of Texas

The Hedley School made the state’s ‘A’ list this year when the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released 2022 A–F accountability ratings for districts and campuses.

Hedley improved their rating from a high B in 2019 to an overall score of 95 this year. Hedley Superintendent Garrett Bains said the school received an A rating in every domain, including Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps.

“The kids and teachers did an awesome job, and we are very proud of them,” Bains said.

Hedley also received Distinction Designations in six categories – English, Language Arts & Reading (ELAR), Math, Science, Social Studies, Top 25 Comparison in Closing the Gaps, and Top 25 Comparison Post Secondary Readiness.

To view the 2022 ratings for schools, visit TXschools.gov.

The Hedley Junior High School girls attended the WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Conference in Amarillo in November 2022 where they attended various STEM workshops.

Hedley Superintendent Garrett Bains

A Fine Feathered Nest PO Box 795

311 E. Second

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-1767

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 29.

Amanda's Country Soaps 4240 Hwy 70

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-626-9586

Ashtola Meat Processing PO Box 105

Ashtola, TX 79226

806-584-2980

Best Western Red River Inn PO Box 120

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-0160

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23.

Benchmark Business Solutions 1607 Broadway Lubbock, TX 79401

1-806-331-9236

Burton Memorial Library 217 S. Kearney

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3685

Brake Time 302 W. 2nd

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-0076

Broken Road Liquor Store PO Box 203

Hedley, TX 79237

806-208-4001

CASA of the Plains

315 N. Ballard Pampa, TX 79065

806-669-7638

Charles S. Middleton & Son

Farm & Ranch Sales

Clint Robinson

1507 13th

Lubbock, TX 79401

806-763-5331

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27.

City of Clarendon PO Box 1089

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3438

City of Howardwick 245 Rick Husband Blvd. Howardwick, TX 79226-8207

806-874-2222

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 35.

Clarendon College PO Box 968

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3571

SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 21 & 51.

Clarendon Consolidated Independent School District PO Box 610

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2062

Clarendon Country Club PO Box 856

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2863

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 34.

Clarendon Dental Associates PO Box 749

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-5628

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 46.

Clarendon Economic Development Corporation PO Box 826

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2421

SEE OUR ADS ON PAGES 48 & 56.

Clarendon Enterprise P.O. Box 1110

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2259

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 11.

Clarendon Family Medical PO Box K

Clarendon, TX 79227

806-874-3531

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 46.

Clarendon Housing Authority PO Box 945

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2458

Clarendon Insurance Agency PO Box 988

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3506

Clarendon KLM PO Box 1170

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-5110

Clarendon Lions Club PO Box 1081 Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2259

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 11.

Clarendon Nursing Home PO Box 965

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2273

Clarendon Outdoor Entertainment Association PO Box 61

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3544

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 5.

Clarendon Veterinary Hospital PO Box H

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3544

Cornell’s Country Store PO Box 1300

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-6773

Country Bloomers Flowers & Gifts PO Box 961

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2508

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17.

Diamond P Processing 711 S. Hawley

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-236-5827

Diane's Tax Service PO Box 774

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-0043

Diversified Waste Management 13511 Indian Hill Rd. Amarillo, TX 79124

806-371-0120

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 28.

Donley County Senior Citizens PO Drawer B

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2665

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9.

Directory of Member Businesses & Organizations

Donley County State Bank PO Box 967

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3581

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 25.

Every Nook & Cranny PO Box 171

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3335

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9.

First United Methodist Church PO Box 157 Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3667

Fletcher Properties PO Box 435 Claude, TX 79019

806-681-9079

Floatin' T Boutique 4850 FM 1260

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-663-1333

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 12.

Floyd’s Automotive Supply PO Box 40 Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2755

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 19.

Garrison Food Market PO Box 231

Shamrock, TX 79079

806-256-3552

Great Western Dining PO Box 968

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2282

Greenbelt Electric Coop., Inc. PO Box 948

Wellington, TX 79095

806-447-2536

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 44.

Greenlight Gas PO Box 1079

Wellington, TX 79095

Hedley Senior Citizens Association PO Box 216

Hedley, TX 79237

806-856-0143

Henson's PO Box 821

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3517

Herring Bank PO Box 947

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3556

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2.

High Plains Senior Care 1906 Ave G NW

Childress, Texas 79201

940-461-3552

Hunt No More Storage 509 S. Cottage

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2631

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 46.

J & W Lumber PO Box 888

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2000

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 27.

JD RV Park Hwy. 70 South Clarendon, TX 79226

806-206-9518

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 23.

JD SteakOut US 287 & Jefferson Clarendon, TX 79226 806-874-7777

J R Graham Motor Grader 518 S Collinson Clarendon, TX 79226

806-674-1867

Jobob's Service 4675 FM 2944 Hedley, Tx 79237

806-205-0270

KLSR Radio P.O. Box 400 Memphis, TX 79245

806-259-3511

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 45.

Kevin Johnson Silversmith PO Box 841 Clarendon, TX 79226

806-205-0435

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 10.

Knorpp Insurance Agency PO Drawer A Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3521

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 24.

Koetting Enterprises 12001 CR U Lelia Lake, TX 79240

806-654-5000

Lashes by Holly PO Box 564

Clarendon, TX 79226

928-245-2614

Liberty Electric, Plumbing & Construction PO Box 1226

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-335-0918

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 53.

Lowe’s Pay & Save

Ace Hardware PO Box 130

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3164

McKinney Motor Co. PO Box 815

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3457

Mike’s Pharmacy PO Box 770 Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3554

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 47.

Moffit Hardware PO Box 249

Hedley, TX 79237

806-856-5202

Monroe's Barber Shop PO Box 836

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-983-0434

Monroe’s Peach Ranch

4275 US Hwy. 287

Hedley, TX 79237

806-856-5933

Mulkey Theatre PO Box 826

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-SHOW

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 42.

Michael & Anndria Newhouse Farms 4797 CR 6

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-663-1465

Nutrien Ag Solutions PO Box 188

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3360

Odima Investments PO Box 1408

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-0100

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 39.

Pearson Construction 4091 CR 24

Hedley, TX 79237

806-674-8850

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 32.

Phelps Plumbing Heating & Air 304 Sailfish

Howardwick, TX 79226

806-874-1675

Pilgrim Bank PO Box 985

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2080

Rambling Ranch Boutique PO Box 1026

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-886-0679

REFZ Sports Bar & Grill 118 S. Kearney

Clarendon,TX 79226

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13.

Robertson Funeral Home PO Box 1090

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3515

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 20.

Rowe Point Ranch 4091 CR 24

Hedley, TX 79237

806-674-8850

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 22.

Stone Ranch Media 257 Carroll Creek

Howardwick, TX 79226

512-983-1087

Saints’ Roost Museum PO Box 781

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-2746

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 18.

Sandell Drive-In PO Box 250

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-662-3943

Sayes A Tack LLC 121000 FM 2362

Clarendon,TX 79226

806-382-6267

Security Abstract Company PO Box 673

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3511

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 34.

Shelton & Shelton Attorneys PO Box 1370

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3591

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 34.

Shields Plumbing PO Box 639

Clarendon,TX 79226

806-205-3666

Sol's Mexican Cocina 603 W. Second Clarendon,TX 79226

806-318-5413

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 18.

Sonic Drive In P.O. Box 155 Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-0483

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 17.

Speed’s Tire Unlimited US 287 West Clarendon, TX 79226

806-206-3862

Studio E Creative PO Box 1149

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-662-4687

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 11.

Southwestern Electric Power Co. 1700 Ave. G NW Childress, TX 79201

Tessie's Texas Trash PO Box 562 Clarendon, TX 79226

806-822-7777

Tommy Hill Construction PO Box 1315

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-576-9321

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9.

Wallace Monument PO Drawer N Clarendon, X 79226

806-874-2442

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 53.

Western Skies Motel PO Box 1004

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-874-3501

Whitaker Real Estate 4600 I-40 West, Ste. 101 Amarillo, TX 79106

806-356-6100

SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 26.

Whistle Stop PO Box 674

Clarendon, TX 79226

806-206-6815

Wicked Fast Attire 405 Blair Street Hedley, TX 79237

806-930-1252

For directory corrections or to become a member of the Chamber, call 806-874-2421.