Vol. 68 No. 236 Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 10 Pages • 75¢ Home of Appleton opposes online public access to court documents Shirley Hagins Scurry County Clerk Melody Appleton guardians of the records. This is basically and record expungements, could be prob- which are limited to exclude family cases is among the Texas court clerks opposing taking that job away from us,” Appleton lematic. such as divorce and child custody, are ac- a state proposal that would provide pub- said. “It is also taking revenue away from “Clerks want assurance if those re- cessible through the database. lic access to court documents by making the county.” cords are used by a private enterprise David Slayton, the administrative di- them available online. The clerk’s office charges for copies they are handled appropriately,” Clardy rector of the Office of Court Adminis- The statewide database, re:SearchTX, made in the office, Appleton said. said. tration, said criminal court documents contains records from all 254 counties Appleton said she is planning to con- However, opponents said the new sys- might also be added to the database. He and is supported by the state’s Supreme tact Sen. Charles Perry and Rep. Dustin tem is set up so clerks would benefit from said the database is convenient for people Court. Burrows about the county’s opposition to online users. They also argued that tax- to acquire documents more quickly. In December, the Scurry County Com- the system. payers own the records, not clerks. “They are the most public records that missioners’ Court approved a resolution A bill introduced by Republican State “I don’t see how it violates their rights government has,” Slayton said. “They are opposing the state proposal. The County Rep. Travis Clardy could stop the new as custodians,” said Joseph Larsen, a open for public inspection.” and District Clerk’s Association of Texas system. Houston-based First Amendment attor- The service expense will be covered also passed a resolution opposing the sys- Clardy said maintaining privacy for ney who is on the board of the Freedom by an $18 million e-filing fee the state tem. documents that contain sensitive infor- of Information Foundation of Texas. pays a third-party vendor and will not “The clerks are supposed to be the mation, such as Social Security numbers Currently, only civil court documents, cost the state additional money. Warehouse fire Concert series to be Anvil Bennett Mosher U.S. Army 1948-52 held at The Coliseum Today’s Veteran sponsored by The Coliseum will host sever- nated for a Grammy Award in Nix’s Auto & Tire Service al concerts during 2017 — high- 1980, are known for their hit 1510 25th Street 573-3567 lighted by a Labor Day weekend song, Let Your Love Flow, which concert featuring The Bellamy was released in 1976. The Bella- Brothers. my Brothers are no strangers to nside oday Organizers of the Coyote Con- West Texas, having performed I T cert Series 2017 have announced in Roscoe during the town’s Reneau signs with HSU the first three concert dates for Wind Festival. - Page 5 the series, including plans for a The first concert will feature New Year’s Eve concert at The Eddy Raven with The Bayou eather Coliseum. Boys on May 19. Raven is known W “We are so excited Becky for his No. 1 song I Got Mexico. Justice and The Coyote Store The country singer from Louisi- in Gail are bringing acts to our ana is known for adding a Cajun city,” said Kierra Harris, event touch to his music. Also sched- coordinator at The Coliseum. uled to perform are 1100 Springs Plans for a concert series have and Blackdirt Revival. been in the works since Justice On July 29, Cooper Wade, asked about renting the facil- Chad Prather, Matt Boone and ity, Harris said. Once Harris the Monty Dawson Band are and Darla Wiggins, The Coli- scheduled to perform. The Mon- seum’s general manager, heard ty Dawson Band performed dur- the plans, they began working ing last week’s fundraiser for Jenna Egan with Justice to stage the concert the Borden County High School series. football team. Wednesday’s high: 62 de- grees “We are really excited about Wade and Boone are country Wednesday’s low: 37 degrees the concert series,” Wiggins music artists and Prather is a sto- 7 a.m. reading today: 29 de- said. “We hope the community ryteller. grees will come out and enjoy the Tickets for the May 19 and Precipitation: None shows.” July 29 shows will go on sale at 2017 precipitation: 0.93 of an SDN Photos/Ben Barkley Justice has hosted weekend a later date. inch The Roe’s Furniture warehouse (top photo) on College Ave. caught on fire this morning. The back ware- concerts at her store in Gail and A show on Oct. 28 is also be- house caught on fire which then spread to other areas of the building. The fire jumped to The Embroi- wanted to bring that to Snyder. ing planned and concert series dery Shop (bottom photo) due to arcing power lines. No one was in the Roe’s building at the time of the Harris said people from Scurry officials will announce the per- Finances fire. Snyder police had to close College Ave. traffic was rerouted. The cause of the fire is not known. County attended those shows formers once they are finalized. WT-Int. Crude $53.88 and Justice wanted to show Harris said The Coliseum staff WTIC Posted $50.25 “how much she has appreciated will hold ticket giveaways for Natural Gas $3.17 the folks of Snyder and Scurry each concert. Patterson-UTI $27.53 County supporting her store.” Justice is also sponsoring a Oxy-Permian $68.35 The Bellamy Brothers, along dance April 1 featuring The Kinder Morgan $22.54 with Sawman Band, will per- Kirks. form on Sept. 2. Tickets for the The dance, which will begin show are currently available after Western Texas College’s Lottery online at www.outhousetickets. National Intercollegiate Rodeo Wednesday’s Results com. Association event, will be open Texas Lotto The Bellamy Brothers, nomi- to the public. 12-19-26-29-37-54 Powerball Arrington announces subcommittee assignments 9-43-57-60-64 PB: 10 Power Play: 2 Congressman Jodey Arrington will serve on the House Agricul- ture Committee’s General Farm Commodities and Risk Manage- Cash Five ment subcommittee, Nutrition subcommittee and Biotechnology, 5-10-16-27-29 Horticulture and Research subcommittee. “I don’t have to tell anyone in West Texas how important agricul- Pick 3 Morning ture is to our national security and our ability to feed and clothe our 0-3-7 Sum It Up: 10 own people. Led by Chairman Mike Conaway, my colleagues and I Pick 3 Day will work daily to champion for the good Americans who earn their 4-7-8 Sum It Up: 19 living by working the ground,” Arrington said. Pick 3 Evening 7-1-1 Sum It Up: 9 Pick 3 Night Jamison to run for Snyder mayor Mr. and Miss SHS nominees 7-8-4 Sum It Up: 19 George Jamison has an- Daily 4 Morning nounced his candidacy for 7-5-7-4 Sum It Up: 23 Snyder mayor. Daily 4 Day In announcing his candida- 9-6-2-0 Sum It Up: 17 cy, Jamison said, “I’m George Jamison, a retired Coast Guard Daily 4 Evening 3-3-8-8 Sum It Up: 22 21-year veteran and small business owner. I am seeking Daily 4 Night election for mayor in hopes 5-0-9-4 Sum It Up: 18 I’ll make a difference attend- ing various committees and sk s council meetings to include A U county commissioners’ court Q. — When and where is the and then communicating with NBA All-Star Game? the townspeople. The citizens A. — The NBA All-Star of Snyder are affected by what game will be played in New happens in the county. By un- Orleans, La. on Feb. 19. derstanding what the citizens are asking for, I’ll be better able to address it at the council George Jamison Index meetings. I’ve had many years Classifieds...... 6-7 of experience working with to provide the council with Comics/Puzzles...... 4 committees and varied groups information so that informed Community Calendar...... 2 in the military and the health- decisions can be reached. It is Dear Abby...... 8 care industry both domestic my belief that if we are will- Obituaries...... 2 and internationally. I have ing to communicate with all Sports...... 9 come to understand that with- the organizations, committees Weather...... 2 out the knowledge to discuss a and individuals responsible matter it’s difficult to make an for much of the progress of the informed decision. community, business owners, SDN Photo/Maria Zorola “With a vast knowledge educators and citizens alike, Mr. and Miss Snyder High School nominees were announced last week. Miss SHS nominees pictured are and experience with building we will have a much more har- (l-r) Karson Botts, Anna Charlotte Lavers, Audrey Moncevais, Courtney Velasquez and Kayley Wills. Mr. codes, NFPA, NEC and vari- monious and smoother operat- SHS nominees are Chris DePaz, Jon Dominguez, Edward Leal, Ben McQuirk and Kabren Wills. The corona- ous other codes, I will be able ing community.” tion will be held at 8 a.m. Feb. 15 in Worsham Auditorium. Page 2 Snyder Daily News Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 Community Calendar Officials: One hostage dead after inmates take over prison SMYRNA, Del. (AP) — Police breached “hold accountable anyone who was respon- the prison. The news release stated a total IF: Gathering a building at Delaware’s largest prison ear- sible” for taking the hostages. He said offi- of 46 inmates had been released from the The Western Texas College Visitor Center will host a livestream ly today, ending a nearly 24-hour hostage cials will “make whatever changes are nec- building since the standoff began. of the IF: Gathering in Austin Friday and Saturday. The livestream standoff that left one corrections employee essary to ensure nothing like it ever happens The hostage situation drew dozens of will begin at 5:15 p.m. Friday and 8:15 a.m. Saturday. There is no dead. again.” officers and law enforcement vehicles and fee for the two-day conference. To register, call 574-1030. Inmates assumed control of the building Details of how many inmates were in- prompted a statewide lockdown of all pris- at the James T. Vaughn Correction Center volved and how they took control of the ons. One hostage was released Wednesday on Wednesday, taking four corrections de- building were not immediately clear. Robert afternoon and another was released hours SHS theatre tribute show partment workers hostage. Coupe, secretary of the Delaware Depart- later. The Snyder High School theatre department will present Caus- The inmates told a local newspaper that ment of Safety and Homeland Security, said One of the freed employees was taken to ing a Row: The Papa Nini Experience, a tribute to the late Craig concerns about their treatment and the lead- authorities don’t know “the dynamics of the a hospital with injuries that were not life- Row, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ritz Community Theatre. Tickets ership of the United States had prompted takeover” or whether inmates had been held threatening, authorities said. The condition are $15 each and all proceeds will be donated to the Row family. their actions. against their will. of the second wasn’t immediately available. Authorities did not immediately explain A preliminary investigation suggests Earlier in the day, inmates reached out Annual meeting how the employee died. They said Delaware the disturbance began at about 10:30 a.m. to The News Journal in Wilmington in two The annual meeting of the Fluvanna Volunteer Fire Depart- State Police entered the building at about Wednesday when a correctional officer in- phone calls to explain their actions and make ment will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Fluvanna Community 5:05 a.m. today and found the man unre- side Building C, which houses more than demands. Prisoners funneled the calls to the Center. sponsive. He was pronounced dead about 25 100 inmates, radioed for immediate assis- paper with the help of one inmate’s fiancee minutes later. tance, Delaware State Police spokesman and another person’s mother. The mother Free screenings A second Department of Correction em- Sgt. Richard Bratz said. Other officers re- told the paper that her son was among the Scurry County EMS will perform free EKGs and blood pres- ployee who had been held hostage was res- sponded to help, and the employees were hostages. sure checks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday at cued. She is being examined at a hospital. taken hostage, he said. In that call, an inmate said their reasons the armory in Towle Park. Delaware Gov. John Carney said the pri- A news release from the Delaware Depart- “for doing what we’re doing” included ority now is to determine what happened ment of Correction stated 14 more inmates “Donald Trump. Everything that he did. All and why. were released about 12:30 a.m. Thursday the things that he’s doing now. We know Concert In a statement released today, the new from the building where the hostages had that the institution is going to change for the Johnny Rowlett will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Democratic governor said officials will been held and were being held elsewhere at worse.” Wednesday at Northside Baptist Church.

AARP tax help Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate unchanged at 4.19 percent The American Association of Retired Persons will provide free WASHINGTON (AP) — eral Reserve policymakers left tors in Treasury bonds bid yield Birth income tax e-filing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Scurry Long-term U.S. mortgage rates the key interest rate unchanged rates higher because they be- County Senior Citizens Center. Taxpayers will need to bring their barely budged this week, after at a time of solid economic gains lieved his plans for tax cuts and Natasha Garcia Martinez and 2015 tax return, Social Security statement, All W-2s and 1099s, marking their first increase of but also heightened uncertainty higher spending on roads, bridg- Paulie Martinez announce the health insurance 1095 forms, Social Security card for each person the year last week. surrounding the new Trump ad- es and airports will drive up eco- birth of their son, Pablo Santana listed on the return, bank routing and account numbers for direct Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac ministration. At the same time, nomic growth and inflation. Martinez. Born at 6:28 p.m. Jan. deposit, all receipts if the return will be itemized, 1098T college said today the rate on 30-year the Fed pointed to improved sen- But mortgage rates reversed 31 at Cogdell Memorial Hospi- expenses, child care expenses, property taxes and medical and fixed-rate loans was unchanged timent among consumers and course in the first week of the tal, he weighed seven pounds, charitable gifts. from last week at an average 4.19 businesses. year, falling after nine straight four ounces and was 19¾ inches percent. That was still sharply Many economists think the weeks of increases. long. Historic Scurry County higher than a 30-year rate that Fed will put off further rate in- To calculate average mort- His grandparents are Petra averaged 3.65 percent for all of creases until more is known gage rates, Freddie Mac surveys Delao Trejo and Lupe and Felipe Historic Scurry County, Inc., will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the 2016, the lowest level recorded about President Donald Trump’s lenders across the country be- Garcia, all of Snyder, and Pablo Scurry County Library. from records going back to 1971. ambitious agenda, or whether tween Monday and Wednesday Martinez of Lubbock. A year ago, the benchmark rate his drive to cancel or rewrite each week. The average doesn’t His siblings are Paul Lee Mar- Chocolate Fest stood at 3.72 percent. trade deals will slow growth or include extra fees, known as tinez, Michael Bennett, Jacob The Scurry County Museum’s annual Chocolate Fest will be The average for a 15-year unsettle investors. points, which most borrowers Martinez, Andrew Pace, Jesse held at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the 1818 Arthouse and Times Square mortgage ticked up to 3.41 per- Mortgage rates surged in the must pay to get the lowest rates. James Martinez, Elias Billy Coffeehouse and Frozen Yogurt. Tickets are $25 each and may be cent from 3.40 percent last week. weeks following Trump’s elec- One point equals 1 percent of the Martinez, Sonny Cruz Martinez purchased at the museum. After meeting this week, Fed- tion in early November. Inves- loan amount. and Paulie Martinez. Texas inmate will not be executed Thursday Police Blotter HUNTSVILLE (AP) — A Ramirez’ previous lawyer left had continued to act on his be- then moved on to a couple of • Assault federal appeals court Wednes- him “effectively without coun- half while setting the stage for fast-food restaurants, robbing An assault at Snyder Health Care Center was reported at 12:34 day allowed a reprieve from sel” and there wasn’t enough arguments that led to Ramos’ one customer in a drive-thru p.m. Wednesday. Thursday’s scheduled execution time for “serious consideration” reprieve. lane and attempting to rob an- • Criminal mischief for a man convicted of killing of the appeal before Ramirez’ “This is not abandonment; other. An electrical meter box on a rent house in the 2400 block of 29th a Corpus Christi convenience scheduled execution, so she it is gamesmanship,” Assistant Rodriguez pleaded guilty to Street was damaged, according to a call at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. store worker in a robbery that stopped the punishment. Texas Attorney General Jennifer capital murder and was sen- • Animal concerns garnered $1.25. The Texas Attorney General’s Morris wrote. “It is a run-of-the- tenced to life in prison. Goats were reported loose at the intersection of CR 112 and En- A judge on Tuesday let stand a Office appealed to the 5th U.S. mill, last-ditch attempt to thwart The second woman, Christina nis Creek Road at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. stay of execution for John Henry Circuit Court of Appeals to re- his execution.” Chavez, pleaded guilty to ag- At 8:27 p.m. Wednesday, goats were reported loose at the inter- Ramirez after Ramirez argued verse the lower court. A three- Gregory Gardner, the attor- gravated robbery charges and section of U.S. Hwy. 84 and Ennis Creek Road. that he wanted a new attorney judge panel of the appeals court ney who filed the appeal to Ra- received three 25-year prison • Wednesday blotter notes to file a clemency petition and let the order stand, saying late mos and was appointed by her to sentences. Scurry County EMS responded to four medical calls. investigate claims his previous Wednesday they could find “no represent Ramirez, had said al- Ramirez would have been Six non-accident, traffic-related calls were received. court-appointed lawyer was de- reversible error” in Ramos’ de- lowing the punishment to move the third Texas inmate executed Two welfare checks were requested. ficient. cision. forward would deprive Ramirez this year and the fifth nationally. One close patrol was requested. Ramirez was sentenced to State lawyers pointed out in of “his right to meaningful rep- AnotherToday’s inmate is set weather to die in Law enforcement responded to nine civil issues. death for the 2004 slashing and their appeal that Ramirez had resentation.” Texas next week. Four 911 hang-up calls were received. stabbing death of 45-year-old ordered his previous lawyer to The U.S. Supreme Court Pablo Castro. not file a clemency petition. in October declined to review Forecast for Thursday, February 2, 2017 U.S. District Judge Nelva They argued his previous Ramirez’ case. The 5th Circuit Gonzales Ramos ruled that lawyer did not abandon him and earlier last year rejected argu- Amarillo ments that the legal help at his N.M. 45/25 OKLA. trial was deficient. Testimony at Ramirez’ trial ARK. Obituaries showed that he, his girlfriend and another woman ran out of Wichita Falls Survivors include four sons, money after three days of alco- 44/29 Juan Rodriguez Adam Rodriguez and his wife, hol, marijuana, cocaine and oth- 1928-2017 Christina, and Carlos Rodriguez er drugs and turned to robbery Dallas Juan “Charro” Rodriguez, 88, and his wife, Sylvia, all of Sny- to get more cash to fuel their 53/38 der, and David Rodriguez and binge. of Snyder, died Saturday, Jan. Midland LA. 28, 2017 in Abilene. his wife, Maria, and Daniel Ro- They found Castro taking out 58/37 Funeral service for Mr. Rodri- driguez and his wife, Yolanda, the trash the night of July 19, all of Houston; two daughters, 2004, as he was helping to close El Paso guez will be held at 11 a.m. Sat- 70/40 Austin urday at Iglesia De Cristo Church Sarah Escobedo and her hus- up the convenience store where 70/44 in Snyder. Burial will follow at band, Greg, and Becky Lentz, he’d worked for 14 years. Hillside Me- all of Abilene; five siblings, Evidence showed Ramirez morial Gar- Lupe Rodriguez of San Angelo, stabbed and slashed Castro 29 dens under Raul Rodriguez and his wife, times. Ramirez’ girlfriend, An- Houston San Antonio 76/56 the direction Carlota, of Chicago, Ill. and Pete gela Rodriguez, went through 72/50 of Miller Rodriguez and his wife, Deb- Castro’s pockets, taking $1.25. Family Fu- bie, Connie Rodriguez and Josie Ramirez and the two women neral Home. R. Olivarez, all of Snyder; 22 grandchildren; 43 great-grand- Laredo Visitation MEXICO 75/58 will be held children; and one great-great- THE SNYDER from 6-8 grandchild. DAILY NEWS p.m. Friday Online condolences may be Brownsville at the funeral posted at www.millerfamilyfu- Published each Monday through Sat- 83/62 Rodriguez neralhome.com. urday afternoon by Snyder Publishing home. Co., Inc., 3600 College Ave., Snyder, Texas Mr. Rodri- 79549. guez was born on Dec. 27, 1928 Periodicals postage paid at the post of- Elizabeth White fice at Snyder, Texas, Publication Number in Ozona to Jose and Guadalupe USPS611-520. Rodriguez. Being a longtime 1936-2017 POSTMASTER send change of ad- resident of Snyder and member dress to P.O. Box 949, Snyder, Texas, Elizabeth White, 80, of Sny- 79550. of the Iglesia de Cristo Church, der, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, SUBSCRIPTION RATES: By carrier ©2017 AccuWeather, Inc. Mr. Rodriguez was a strong in Snyder, $11.50 per month. 2017 in Snyder. By mail in Scurry and adjoining coun- Christian man, known for his Funeral arrangements are ties, one year $108.00 balance of Texas and knowledge of the Bible. He was pending at Miller Family Fu- out of state $138.00. Scurry County 3 Day Weather Forecast always eager to share God’s Ben Barkley, Managing Editor neral Home. Bill Crist, Publisher glory with everyone he encoun- MEMBER OF THE Friday 2/3 Saturday 2/4 Thursday 2/5 tered. Mr. Rodriguez was also a ASSOCIATED PRESS member of the Scurry County Personal, The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use for republication all news Senior Citizens Center. Professional Service dispatches in this newspaper and also local news published for republication of special 51/37 65/45 72/49 by our staff with over dispatches. 100 years experience Partly Sunny Partly Sunny Sunny E winds 5-10 mph 20% Chance of rain partly cloudy evening BELL-CYPERT-SEALE Patchy Drizzle, chance of showers S winds 10-15 mph Contact Us Sunrise 7:37 am, Sunset 6:18 pm Sunrise 7:36 am, Sunset 6:19 pm Sunrise 7:36 am, Sunset 6:20 pm FUNERAL HOME Phone: (325) 573-5486 3101 College Ave. Fax: (325) 573-0044 325.573.9305 MOON PHASES 573-5454 Address: P.O. 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Annual ing and will produce an abundance of blooms. 115-05 Sacroc Unit oil well, 6 miles to produce 241 barrels of 40 gravity heavy pruning is essential to insure the prolifi c • One comment used to describe pruning is to northwest of Snyder. The well was oil with 0 barrels of water. Perfora- bloom and long-life of a rose bush. “prune to an outside bud.” This means when pick- retested to produce 21 barrels of 40 tions were from 5,594-5,640 feet in Explaining the concept of rose pruning without ing the point on a given cane to cut back to, make gravity oil with 2,862 barrels of wa- Section 47 of Block 29 of the T&P a live bush to demonstrate on is diffi cult, so let sure there is a good bud on the cane facing to- ter. Perforations were from 6,738- RR survey. your mind loose to help visualize the following ward the outside of the plant. This will ensure the 7,010 feet in Section 296 of Block 97 Garza County steps in rose pruning: growth of the new bud is to the outside, therefore of the H&TC RR survey. B&S Salvage and Palmer Oil • Pruning is actually done year keeping the center of the rose bush clear and open Kinder Morgan Production Com- Properties have completed the No. round. Every time old blooms for air circulation. pany, LLC, has recompleted the No. 1R Crump oil well, 2 miles southwest are cut off and twiggy growth • Another guideline in pruning back an indi- 56-21 Sacroc Unit oil well, 6 miles of Justiceburg. The well was tested is removed, it is promoting new vidual cane is to cut the cane at the point when northwest of Snyder. The well was Section 203 of Block 97 of the H&TC to produce 1 barrel of 36 gravity oil growth. There are two times the diameter of the cane is the size of a pencil or retested to produce 10 barrels of 40 RR survey. with 180 barrels of water. Perfora- a year when gardeners should slightly larger. This is normally at a height of 14 gravity oil with 767 barrels of water. Kinder Morgan Production Com- tions were from 3,065-3,072 feet in prune more seriously — the to 18 inches. If there is the need to prune back to Perforations were from 6,664-6,928 pany, LLC, will drill the No. 304-11 Section 38 of Block 6 of the H&GN spring and fall. a dormant bud, the size of the cane may be larger feet in Section 26 of Block 1 of the Sacroc Unit oil well, 7.6 miles west RR survey. Provided by • The following items will be and the cane length may be shorter. J.P. Smith survey. of Snyder. Planned for a depth of McClure Oil Company, Inc., will Greg Gruben needed — a good pair of hand • If old and large canes have been removed to Kinder Morgan Production Com- 7,250 feet, the drill site is located in drill the No. 1 Street 9 wildcat, 10.2 pruners, preferably the scissor the bud union, it is a good practice to seal these pany, LLC, will drill the No. 303-19 Section 203 of Block 97 of the H&TC miles northeast of Post. Planned for type and not the anvil type, a sharp keyhole saw large cuts. This helps prevent insects and diseases Sacroc Unit oil well, 7.6 miles west RR survey. a depth of 5,550 feet, the drill site is and large loppers, a heavy pair of leather gloves, a from infecting the cuts. Smaller canes usually of Snyder. Planned for a depth of Mitchell County located in Section 9 of Block 8 of the pruning compound and a dull knife. don’t need to be sealed. Use some sort of sealing 7,250 feet, the drill site is located in Purvis Operating Company has H&GN RR survey. • The fi rst step in spring pruning of Hybrid compound such as orange shellac or even Elmer’s Teas, Grandifl oras, Floribundas and Climbing glue. roses is to remove any canes that are dead or just • When pruning is complete, remove any old fo- old and non-productive. These canes are usually liage left on the canes and rake up and remove any Fishing Report gray in color and scaly. leaves or twigs. This will help reduce the disease By J.P. Greeson blue jigs, chatterbaits and Texas and jigs. Catfi sh are fair to good • This pruning will encourage future “basal” and insect pressure on the young, tender shoots For The Associated Press rigs. Crappie are fair to good on on cut bait and nightcrawlers. breaks which are the life blood of any rose bush. and buds. jigs and minnows. Catfi sh are POSSUM KINGDOM: Wa- Basal breaks refer to new shoots, soon to be pro- The fi nal product of the pruning should be a Here is the weekly fi shing re- good on nightcrawlers and cut ter off color; 48-55 degrees; ducing canes, which arise from the graft union. rose bush about 18 to 24 inches tall with four to port as compiled for the Texas bait. 0.05’ high. Black bass are fair These should not be confused with “suckers” eight canes. Add some fertilizer, water and tender- Parks and Wildlife Department NASWORTHY: 49-55 de- to good on drop shot rigs, Texas which arise from the rootstock below the graft loving-care, and that pitiful looking rose bush will for Feb. 1: grees; 1.44’ low. Black bass are rigs and shakyheads. Crappie are union. Remove all suckers. soon give you a shower of fl owers. ALAN HENRY: Water fair to good on jigs, Texas rigs fair on live minnows. White bass • The next step involves taking a good look at ** stained to muddy in the river; 46 and DT10s. No reports on crap- are fair to good on slabs. Striped the bud union. If there is any old, dry, scaly wood When and how should a gardener prune minia- degrees; 1.67’ low. Black bass pie. Catfi sh are fair to good on bass are fair on live shad. Catfi sh on the union, remove it. Use the dull knife to ture roses? are slow on jigs, medium and nightcrawlers and cut bait. are good on nightcrawlers. scrape the bud union to remove the scaly wood. Miniatures should be pruned now, too. As for deep diving crankbaits, swim- OAK CREEK: Water SPENCE: 50’ low. No report By doing this, it will again make it possible for how to prune, use the same guidelines given for baits and jerkbaits. Crappie and stained; 48-56 degrees; 8.91’ available. new basal breaks to come about. the larger type of roses except do it in miniature. bass are fair on minnows. Cat- low. Black bass are fair on drop STAMFORD: 0.36’ low. • Begin to fi ne tune the pruning by removing all The end product will be a rose bush about four to fi sh are fair on rod and reel with shot rigs, Texas rigs and shaky- Black bass are fair on Texas rigs twiggy growth on the remaining canes. The fi ne six inches tall with four to six canes. punchbait on a No. 6 treble hook heads. Crappie are fair to good and jigs. Crappie are fair to good tune pruning on climbing roses should be done If you don’t have any miniature roses, plant up the river. on minnows and jigs. Catfi sh are on live minnows. White bass are after they bloom in the spring. Try to clean out some this spring. You will be surprised at the ARROWHEAD: Water fair- fair on chartreuse nightcrawlers. fair to good on minnows and the middle of the bush as much as possible. This wealth of blooms such a small plant can produce. ly clear; 49-56 degrees; 0.68’ O.H. IVIE: Water stained; Rooster Tails. Blue catfi sh are allows for good air circulation to prevent insects Use the miniatures in groups of threes, fi ves or low. Black bass are fair on fi - 49-56 degrees; 33.6’ low. Black fair to good on cut and live bait. and disease. sevens to make a real splash. The miniatures also nesse jigs, Texas rigs and slow bass are fair on Texas rigs, SWEETWATER: Water off • Now gardeners are ready to prune on the work well as a border plant along the front of a rolled spinnerbaits. Crappie are swimjigs and shakyheads. Crap- color; 47-53 degrees; 22.69’ low. good healthy canes. If roses have already fl ushed shrub bed. fair on live minnows. Catfi sh are pie are fair to good on minnows No report available. growth, it is important to prune each cane back Finally, try some miniatures in clay pots and fair to good on nightcrawlers. to a dormant bud. A bud that has already begun decorative containers to add color to decks, patios COLORADO CITY: 12.99’ growth and is then pruned will simply continue to and apartment balconies. low. No report available. CURRENT LAKE LEVELS FT. PHANTOM HILL: Wa- ter murky; 50-56 degrees; 0.26’ As of Feb. 1, 2017 Galveston population drop after Hurricane Ike a ects funds low. Black bass are fair on Texas Lake/Reservoir % Full Water Level Below Spillway Volume (acre ft) rigs, drop shot rigs and slow GALVESTON (AP) — after the Census and estimated go toward maintenance. Alan Henry 95.3 2,218.33 -1.67 feet 90,358 rolled spinnerbaits with a Colo- Galveston offi cials are persis- it at about 52,000 people. Still, The city also receives about Colorado City 47.8 2,057.21 -12.99 feet 14,687 rado blade. Crappie are fair on tent in arguing that the number the federal government has to $500,000 a year from the Hous- jigs and minnows. Catfi sh are E.V. Spence 13.5 1,848.00 -50.00 feet 69,878 of people living on the island is use the offi cial decennial census ton Galveston Area Council, but fair to good on nightcrawlers. J.B. Thomas 64.0 2,246.48 -11.52 feet 128,564 higher than what you’ll see on numbers when allocating fund- that funding is expected to run HUBBARD CREEK: Water O.H. Ivie 24.0 1,517.90 -33.60 feet 132,874 the city’s population signs. ing — despite the hurricane’s ef- out after this year, Beverlin said. off color; 51-55 degrees; 0.48’ The Galveston County Daily fect on the population. If the money from the local Sweetwater 22.6 2,093.81 -22.69 feet 2,769 low. Black bass are fair on black/ News reported it might seem “The population threshold council is no longer available, like a small distinction, but to for the program is stipulated in the city will have to allocate the city a change in population statute,” Federal Transit Admin- more transportation funds from Report provided by: status would make a $750,000-a- istration offi cials wrote in an the city budget. year difference. email. Beverlin said the city has al- Rig Locations It’s a problem city offi cials are This means that the city will ready started to look at places attempting to mitigate by lobby- have to continue to go without to streamline services and cut Scurry, Borden, Nolan, ing for a change in federal rules. the federal funding until after costs. Fisher, Kent The U.S. Census Bureau the next census is taken in 2020. “We’ve been looking at all of counted fewer than 50,000 peo- In the meantime, Galveston the services, and probably in the For a complete report ple living in Galveston in 2010, has been able to make up much future, have some additional dis- call (800)627-9785 just two years after Hurricane of the $750,000 by alternate cussions on effi ciencies,” Bever- Ike struck the coast. When that means. The city now receives lin said. As of January 27, 2017 occurred, the city could no lon- about $200,000 a year from the Maxwell also acknowledged ger claim “small urban” status, Texas Department of Trans- the city will have to be more Scurry County making it ineligible to receive portation because of its “rural” frugal with its transportation PTD Operator Lease Contractor/Rig Activity/Depth hundreds of thousands in federal standing, and that money has to spending. 7250’ Kinder Morgan Sacroc #301-5 Aztec #1099 Drilling ahead transportation funding. 7250’ Kinder Morgan Sacroc #303-1A Double K Drilling #07 Drilling Ahead “We lost our ability to draw 8500’ New Oxy Permian Canyon Reef #6439 Helmerich & Payne #340 Drilling Ahead federal funds for transit because 7250’ New Kinder Morgan Sacroc #75-15A Aztec #1111 Drilling Ahead we became a rural transporta- Just Arrived tion district,” City Manager Bri- Nolan County an Maxwell said. “The funding PTD Operator Lease Contractor/Rig Activity/Depth has petered out. It’s gone.” 7,100’ Carl Gundoll White Hat Ranch #2105 Mor Drilling #5 Drilling Ahead The city has been able to 7500’ Walter Expl. Texas Crude #1 Gem Drilling #4 Drilling Ahead cope with the loss of funding 7399’ Cholla Petro Kollsman #1 Mor Drilling #6 Drilling Ahead by obtaining grants from other groups, but Maxwell said the is- Borden County sue is now starting to catch up to PTD Operator Lease Contractor/Rig Activity/Depth the island. Ruger Mark IV Target 10,000’ Surge Operating Dragon 20-29 #8 AH Bison Drlg #14 Drilling Ahead “We haven’t reduced any ser- vices,” he said. “Going forward, Other Rig Counts it’s going to be a real struggle for Eddy Co, NM 17 Upton 14 Glasscock 13 Midland 41 us if we don’t get some relief.” Lea Co, NM 27 Andrews 9 Howard 12 Dawson 1 Before Ike, the city had an estimated population of 58,000 Reagan 10 Ector 3 Martin 17 Gaines 6 and received about $750,000 a Total Rigs Operating year from the Federal Transit Ruger LCP II Administration. But the storm Colorado 25 Louisiana 32 New Mexico 42 Oklahoma 96 Pennsylvania 33 caused the population to drop, North Dakota 32 LA O shore 19 Wyoming 19 Texas 350 offi cials said. At the time of the U.S. Census in 2010, Galveston’s population was about 48,000. Assistant City Manager Rick Beverlin said the city’s popula- tion rebounded pretty shortly Ruger American Pistol Compact 9MM Smith & Wesson M&P 45 Shield Originating right here in Snyder, TX in 1995, Chemplex, an oilfield special- 20 Lbs. Get your Hunting License here ty chemical company has provided cementing, stimulation and produc- tion solutions to the oil and gas industry. Our knowledge, experience and $ The Gun Room presence in major U.S. shale plays ensures customized, quality solutions 15 throughout the E&P process. We’re committed to providing on-time at Southern Electric delivery and 24/7 technical support for our customers. 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MODERATELY CONFUSED ® by Jeff Stahler Astro-Graph Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 move. discussions will provide you with information that Stay in control, no matter what others do or say. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Your emotions will infl uence your future. It’s up to you to manage your life and be responsible must be tightly controlled. Delve into a creative LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You need to pay for your actions. If you strive for equality, you will project that will keep you occupied and help you more attention to what’s going on at home. Review be treated with respect. Balance, integrity and fair avoid a showdown with someone trying to disrupt your personal papers and fi nances, and discuss is- play will guide you to the victory you desire. your plans. sues with anyone who will be affected by the cut- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Listen to what’s backs you enforce. 19) — Keeping a steady pace will being said or offered, but don’t assume you are be- SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Live your life ensure that you don’t lose sight of ing told the whole truth. Dig deep and make your your way. Don’t fear being different. It’s your unique your goals, even if someone puts own assessment before you take action or respond. nature and mysterious ways that make you so attrac- an emotional block in front of you. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Let your imagi- tive. You should embrace who you are and aspire to Be strong and do your own thing. nation take charge when it comes to creative proj- reach your goals. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) ects, but not when it comes to dealing with others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Call in a — Do what needs to be done. Con- Making an assumption or impulsive response will favor or reconnect with someone you have enjoyed By Eugenia nect with someone from your past lead to trouble. working with in the past. An opportunity to meld Last who has the knowledge and experi- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — A problem will sur- the past with the present will result in a brighter fu- ence to help you reach your goals. face if you are too open. Closely observe what’s go- ture. Showing a little charm will lead to romance. ing on around you and learn from what others say CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Tender, lov- ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Don’t leap be- and do. Information will give you the power to excel. ing care will be valuable when it comes to home and fore you look. Your desire to get things done quickly VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Mingle and meet family. Make amends with anyone who has been needs to be handled correctly and channeled ef- new people. Get involved in pursuits that lead to disgruntled or is feeling left out. Nurture what you fi ciently. Know your boundaries and make your greater self-awareness and personal growth. Open have. Romance is encouraged. NEA Crossword Puzzle Almanac Sudoku Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 Today is the 33rd day of 2017 and the 44th day of winter. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1790, the Supreme Court of the United States convened for the fi rst time. In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, ending the war between the United States and Mexico. In 1887, the fi rst offi cial Groundhog Day cel- ebration was held at Gobbler’s Knob in Punx- sutawney, Pa. In 1913, the current Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City. In 1943, the Russian victory at Stalingrad was concluded when German forces surrendered to the Soviets. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Solomon R. Gug- genheim (1861-1949), businessman/philan- thropist; James Joyce (1882-1941), author/poet; George Halas (1895-1983), football coach/team owner; Ayn Rand (1905-1982), author/philoso- pher; Elaine Stritch (1925-2014), actress/come- dian; Stan Getz (1927-1991), jazz musician; Tom Smothers (1937- ), comedian/actor; Graham Nash (1942- ), singer-songwriter; Farrah Fawcett (1947- 2009), actress; Christie Brinkley (1954- ), model. TODAY’S FACT: Since the release of the popular movie Groundhog Day in 1993, crowds of up to 30,000 have visited Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania each year on Feb. 2 to see whether Punxsutawney Phil observes his shadow. TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1876, the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, now known as the National League of Major League Baseball, was established. TODAY’S QUOTE: “The demand that I make of my reader is that he should devote his whole life to reading my works.” — James Joyce TODAY’S NUMBER: 102 — times in the 127-year history of Groundhog Day ceremonies that Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter. TODAY’S MOON: Between new moon (Jan. 27) and fi rst quarter moon (Feb. 3). SPORTS Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 Snyder Daily News Page 5 Calender Snyder golfers start season at two tournaments FRIDAY Basketball By Larry McCarty Claire Triegar, AmyAnn Villan- need to be.” Sweetwater vs. Snyder JV girls at Snyder SDN Sports Editor ueva and Savanna Porter. Jake Leatherwood, who quali- Junior High School, 5 p.m. “It’s been a long time since fi ed for the state tournament, and Sweetwater at Snyder girls, 6:15 p.m. Sweetwater at Snyder JV boys at Snyder Snyder High School varsity the girls played a tournament Kyle Shrum are the returning Nine teams will compete Junior High School, 5 p.m. golfers will start the season at (October),” Hunter said. “I’m golfers on the boys’ team that Sweetwater vs. Snyder freshman boys at the State Preview Tournament in excited about starting back and won the district championship. Snyder Junior High School, 6:15 p.m. Marble Falls while the JV golf- seeing where we are at. Court- Alex Luecke and Delvin Bynum at Tiger Invitational Sweetwater at Snyder boys, 7:30 p.m. ers will compete at the Tiger In- ney is playing well and has a lot played for the varsity late last Highland at Ira JV boys, 5 p.m. Nine teams will compete at this weekend’s Tiger Golf Invi- Highland at Ira girls, 6:15 p.m. vitational. of varsity experience. She is the season. Jax Weaver is playing Highland at Ira boys 7:30 p.m. The girls’ and boys’ varsity leader of the team and sets the on the varsity for the fi rst time, tational. Hermleigh girls at Borden County, 5 p.m. teams will tee off at the State pace. Cylie has played well and along with Kade Hunter. The fi rst round will be held at the Scurry County Golf Court Hermleigh boys at Borden County, 6:30 Preview Tournament at Hurri- is starting to click as a golfer. “Jax Weaver made a lot of on Friday and Saturday’s second round will be held at the Sam- p.m. my Baugh Golf Course. Golf cane Harbor Resort Friday and Everything is coming together progress,” Hunter said. “He will Snyder JV at Snyder Tiger Invitational Saturday. Tee times were set to for Cylie and I look for her to be an important part of our suc- The Snyder boys’ JV team will be the only local team at the Snyder girls and boys at Horseshoe Bay be announced today. make progress. Claire is our oth- cess. Alex and Devlin have some tournament. Competing for Snyder will be Patrick Rodriguez, Golf Club The fi rst round of the Tiger er senior and coming around.” varsity experience.” Colton Chapman, Eli McClain, Jay Beaver and Noah Grant. Softball Invitational will be played at the Hunter said Villanueva are Hunter said this weekend’s Also scheduled to compete are Abilene Cooper, Lubbock x-Canyon Randall and Odessa High Cooper, San Angelo Lake View, Lamesa, Kermit and Levelland. School at Snyder, 3:30 p.m. Scurry County Golf Club Friday Porter could compete to make tournaments are the fi rst step in McCook Community College at WTC, 1 and the fi nal 18 holes will be the top fi ve. preparing for the District 5-4A “ The JV team has been working hard and progressed from p.m. held at the Sammy Baugh Golf Courtney Velasquez, who Tournament. Snyder remains in last season,” Snyder head coach Ricky Hunter said. “I look for Tennis Course Saturday. Both rounds is also a senior, was the team’s a district with Big Spring and them to become more competitive as the season goes.” Snyder girls and boys at Andrews Tourna- ment, 9 a.m. will start at 10 a.,m. only player with experience at Sweetwater, and joined by Wylie Baseball “Competition will be tough the start of 2016. Hunter noticed and Brownwood. School. prepared for this weekend and WTC at Tyler Junior College, 6:30 p.m. and teams there are the best in a change with the team around “We’re working to get ready “The junior high school team ready to play. SATURDAY the state,” Snyder head coach midseason. for district,” Hunter said. “Both practices there every morning,” “It’s the fi rst weekend of com- Golf Snyder JV at Snyder Tiger Invitational Ricky Hunter said of the State “If you look at the beginning teams have chances at winning Hunter said. “We still have one petitive golf,” Hunter said. “It Snyder girls and boys at Horseshoe Bay Preview Tournament. “You can of last year to the end, there is a district championship, but they small project to complete, but seemed like a long wait for golf Golf Club fi nish in the bottom of the fi eld no comparison,” Hunter said. must play well. It’s not going to the facility is available for use. season to get here. It will be- Tennis and still be a quality team.” “I never saw a team make that be easy.” The high school golfers want to come more fun for the golfers Snyder girls and boys at Andrews Tourna- All fi ve golfers return for the much progress in one season. Meanwhile, the golf indoor ment, 9 a.m. go there some, but we want to be because of the weekend tourna- Baseball Lady Tigers. They are Court- We are starting at a better posi- workout facility has opened at outside when it’s nice.” ments. They will see the fruit of WTC at Tyler Junior College, 1 p.m. ney Velasquez, Cylie Velasquez, tion, but still behind where we the former Stanfi eld Elementary Hunter said golfers have their hard work.” x — Scrimmage SJHS boys’ teams lose to Big Spring The Snyder Junior High and Kevin Blum had two points. NBA School boys’ basketball teams SJHS will conclude the sea- EASTERN CONFERENCE lost four games to Big Spring on son at Midland Greenwood Feb. Atlantic W L Pct GB Monday. 13. Boston 31 18 .633 — Toronto 30 20 .600 1½ In the seventh grade games, Snyder seventh grade A team scorers New York 22 29 .431 10 the A team lost, 32-28. Mason — Mason Cobb 9, Grayson Keele 5, Sy- Philadelphia 18 30 .375 12½ Cobb scored nine points. Big las Castillo 5, Cameron Smith 4, Freddie Brooklyn 9 40 .184 22 Spring defeated the B team, 27- Martinez 2, Colton Sands 1, Jerek Pena 1, Southeast W L Pct GB Maverick Hernandez 1. Washington 28 20 .583 — 25. Austin Faulkenbery scored Snyder seventh grade B team scorers Atlanta 28 21 .571 ½ six points. — Austin Faulkenberry 6, Lexton Hernan- Charlotte 23 27 .460 6 Michael Jaramillo and Yajat dez 5, Colter Smith 4, Jeremiah Rodri- Miami 20 30 .400 9 Bhakta each had six points in the guez 3, Dakota Lentz 3, Jaden West 2, Orlando 19 32 .373 10½ eighth grade A team’s 37-17 loss. Javier Lopez 2. Central W L Pct GB Snyder eighth grade A team scorers Cleveland 33 15 .688 — The eighth grade B team lost, 35- — Michael Jaramillo 6, Yajat Bhakta 6, Indiana 26 22 .542 7 5. Ivan Vega scored three points Aiden Salinas 3, Blaine House 2. Chicago 25 25 .500 9 Detroit 22 27 .449 11½ Milwaukee 21 27 .438 12 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest W L Pct GB Eighth grade Black girls nish third San Antonio 37 11 .771 — SDN Photo/Larry McCarty Houston 36 16 .692 3 Snyder High School’s Jarrett Reneau (second from right) signed a NCAA Division III football letter of in- ASPERMONT — The Snyder eighth grade Black girls’ basket- Memphis 30 21 .588 8½ ball team fi nished third at the Aspermont tournament last weekend. Dallas 19 30 .388 18½ tent with Hardin-Simmons University. Pictured are (l-r) Morgan Reneau, Marcy Reneau, Jarrett Reneau The eighth grade Black defeated the Snyder seventh grade Black New Orleans 19 31 .380 19 and Bobby Reneau. 11-8 and lost to Benjamin, 15-7. Northwest W L Pct GB Utah 31 19 .620 — Melyni Garcia scored four points against the seventh grade Black Oklahoma City 28 22 .560 3 and three points against Benjamin. Portland 22 28 .440 9 Reneau signs with Hardin-Simmons Caitlynn Terry added three points in the loss to Benjamin while Denver 21 27 .438 9 Emma Herrera and Lexi Montoya each scored two points. Minnesota 19 30 .388 11½ By Larry McCarty Pacifi c W L Pct GB his experience there and is more comfortable. Golden State 42 7 .857 — SDN Sports Editor He will do well.” L.A. Clippers 31 18 .633 11 In 2016, Reneau rushed for 562 yards and Sacramento 19 30 .388 23 Snyder High School’s Jarrett Reneau didn’t scored fi ve touchdowns while completing 101- WTC’s Witter, Riley win events L.A. Lakers 17 34 .333 26 look far in selecting his college destination. of-201 passes for 1,194 yards and 10 touch- Phoenix 15 34 .306 27 PITTSBURG, Kan. — West- enth in the long jump (18-3.75), Wednesday’s Games Reneau, who played quarterback and defen- downs. ern Texas College’s Cameka respectively. Cleveland 125, Minnesota 97 sive back, signed a NCAA Division III football On defense, he had 19 tackles, two passes Witter and Travis Riley won Shanice Williams was third in Indiana 98, Orlando 88 Boston 109, Toronto 104 letter of intent with Hardin-Simmons Univer- break ups and two interceptions. the women’s 600-yard run and the 60-meter dash with a time of sity on Wednesday. “We talked about positions and they lean Detroit 118, New Orleans 98 men’s triple jump, respectively, 7.50 seconds. Miami 116, Atlanta 93 “I visited the school twice and it seemed like more to defense and special teams,” Reneau at the Pittsburg State Track and Kimisha Chambers, Segale New York 95, Brooklyn 90 a great program,” Reneau said. “They have a said of the Hardin-Simmons staff. “The coaches Field Invitational on Saturday. Brown, Britney Duncan and Dallas 113, Philadelphia 95 young coaching staff with a lot energy. They said players must prove themselves on special Witter set a new meet and Witter fi nished second in the L.A. Clippers 124, Phoenix 114 are interested in the players on the fi eld and the teams. They also will move players to different Memphis 119, Denver 99 school record with a time of 1600-meter relay with a time of Utah 104, Milwaukee 88 classroom.” positions.” 1:22.59. Riley had a jump of 3:47.47. Chicago 128, Oklahoma City 100 Reneau played defensive back for three years Reneau said he will leave SHS with good 25-2.75, the best in the National Sean Bailey fi nished second in Golden State 126, Charlotte 111 and was a Class 4A honorable mention all-state memories. Junior College Athletic Associa- the men’s 400-meter dash with a Today’s Games L.A. Lakers at Washington, 6 p.m. player as a sophomore and junior. He started and “It helped playing the big teams when college tion. time of 46.76. Louis Davis was quarterback in 2015 and also played on defense. coaches could watch you more,” Reneau said. “I Atlanta at Houston, 7 p.m. Deborah Acquah was second sixth in the 60-meter dash with a Philadelphia at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. “Jarrett was thrown in a tough position and will always remember the friendships and the in the triple jump (39-8) and sev- time of 6.78. Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. never complained,” Snyder head coach Cory good environment around the program.” Mandrell said. “He did a good job. Jarrett was Reneau said he has not set any specifi c goals capable of playing many positions, but we need- at Hardin-Simmons. ed him at quarterback. He will do well in the “I hope to make a statement, prove myself Texas defeats Red Raiders, 62-58 NCAA secondary at Hardin-Simmons. He has most of and get on the fi eld,” Reneau said. MEN AUSTIN (AP) — Eric Davis Andrew Jones added 11, includ- SOUTHWEST Jr. has fi nally regained the confi - ing a free throw with six seconds Abilene Christian 70, New Orleans 69, dence he developed as a 3-point left that secured the victory. OT marksman last season. Keenan Evans led the Red Arkansas 87, Alabama 68 Quarterbacks highlight Texas Tech’s signing day Cincinnati 57, Tulsa 55 He scored 15 points, including Raiders with 15 points. Anthony Houston 82, UCF 64 LUBBOCK (AP) — Since so California. The junior college a 3-pointer from the right corner Livingston scored 14, Niem Ste- SMU 86, East Carolina 46 much of the Texas Tech program product committed to Texas with 28.8 seconds remaining venson added 12 and Zach Smith Texas 62, Texas Tech 58 revolves around the quarterback, Tech last May, changed his mind and Texas beat Texas Tech 62-58 grabbed 13 rebounds. Tech (15- Texas A&M-CC 90, Houston Baptist 79 on Wednesday night. 7, 3-6) fell to 0-5 in Big 12 road SOUTH McLane Carter and Xavier Mar- a few days later and changed it Austin Peay 83, E. Kentucky 81, OT tin were among the most notable again in December. He could be Davis, who hit 38 percent games. Clemson 74, Georgia Tech 62 signing day names Wednesday another important piece. from 3-point range as a fresh- even though it’s possible neither One that got away: Bronson man last year, lingered below will lead the pass-happy offense Boyd, wide receiver, Arling- 20-percent shooting from dis- next season. ton. 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The Red than 100 years quarterback from Cibolo Steele, Raiders fi nished last in the na- combined expertise. enrolled early so he could join InvokanaFatal is a treatment Swelling for Type tion in total defense last season, Sports Briefs Ryan A. Krebs, M.D., J.D. Carter but might end up at an- allowing 554 yards per game. A 2 Diabetes. Lawsuits allege that Doctor-Lawyer in Full-time Law Practice Invokana may be linked to heart Richard A. Dodd, L.C. other position. young linebacking group also Basketball tournament attacks, kidney failure and ketoacidosis, Timothy R. Cappolino, P.C. Other things to know: has some junior college signees The Snyder High School DECA Booster Club will host a 3-on- which is a diabetic coma that can lead Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Best in class: Jack Ander- so it will be interesting to see 3 basketball Tournament at the Snyder Junior High School gym to fatal sweeling in the brain. 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Snyder Daily News www.newsmediaalliance.org Sell It In The Classifieds! 3600 College Ave. Snyder, Texas snyderdailynews.com Page 8 Snyder Daily News Thursday, Feb. 2 2017 Teen twins are ready to take different paths in new school Bridge DEAR ABBY: I am a 14-year-old iden- the new school, join separate clubs, go out much to the fund as you do. tical twin. My sister and I are sick of the for different sports, etc. If you do, people ** whole “twin” thing and want to go to sepa- will no longer perceive you as molded from DEAR ABBY: An older friend and I have With a minor suit, steer toward no-trump rate schools. We really want to be our own the same cookie cutter. Good luck. exchanged emails since last spring. Hers people. We have wanted this for a long time ** have been mostly political and disparag- Seneca, a Roman Stoic philos- now. DEAR ABBY: As a baby shower gift for ing toward minorities. I asked her to please opher, statesman and dramatist, However, I’m not sure we my soon-to-be grandson, I plan on opening not send this stuff since we have opposite said, “If a man does not know to can because, where I live, up a Uniform Transfers to Minors account opinions on the subject, and I don’t plan to what port he is steering, no wind you have to go to the school for his college education with a $5,000 ini- change my mind. I enjoy our in-person talks is favorable to him.” in the town you live in. tial deposit. because they are nothing like the emails she First today, look at the North Do you have any sug- My idea is to add $1,000 every year on his sends, which are “forwards” somebody else hand and the start to the auction. gestions on things we can birthday for the fi rst fi ve years. has put together. What should North rebid over do to make new, different Would it be tacky to challenge, or en- I quit reading them, but is there a way to three diamonds? friends, and how we can courage, his other three grandparents to politely stop her from disseminating nasty Bridge play- Dear Abby look different from each contribute to the account by matching their propaganda? I have tried fact-checking and ers ought to other? We are moving this contributions every year up to my $1,000? sending corrections to her and to those on know that when year, so next fall we will be in a new school. Or would it be better to just tell them my the long list of people she has sent these they have no — THE TWIN THING IN NEW HAMP- plans and let them know they can also make emails. It doesn’t work. — FACT CHECK- major-suit fi t SHIRE deposits to the account? I don’t know the fi - ER and the values DEAR TWIN THING: You and your nancial situations of the others, and I don’t DEAR FACT CHECKER: Because only for game, sister are smart girls. What you want to do want to offend anyone. Your thoughts? — someone sends you emails does not mean not a slam, they will be healthy for both of you, and I con- ABOUT TO BE A GRANDPA IN ARI- you must read them all. Filter your email By Phillip Alder should steer gratulate you for wanting to do it. It’s impor- ZONA so that the political rants go into a special toward three tant that each of you develop as individuals, DEAR GRANDPA: I’m voting for your folder, then delete them en masse. no-trump. Only and the move will give the perfect opportu- second idea, for the reason you gave. While contemplate fi ve of a minor if nity to start. the concept of an education fund for your Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Bu- confi dent that three no-trump If you have been dressing alike, make a grandbaby is laudable, making it a “chal- ren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was will fail. monds. South control-bid four point of not doing it from now on. If you lenge” might create fi nancial stress for the founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. In this deal, North should re- hearts in case his partner was have been wearing your hair in the same other grandparents and be perceived as one- Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com bid either three hearts, which thinking about a slam, but North style, change that too. When you enroll in upmanship if they are unable to donate as or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. gives partner a chance to show signed off in fi ve diamonds. three-card spade support or to West led the heart fi ve — bid three no-trump with a club jack, queen, ace. If South had stopper, or three no-trump, played the ace and another dia- which is the most likely game. mond, he could have survived. Tillerson: Diplomats must be a team despite personal beliefs Note that if North is in three Instead, he played three rounds WASHINGTON (AP) — tions overwhelm our ability to should be reformed.” matic changes of U.S. position no-trump, East will surely lead of clubs, ruffi ng the last on the Making his debut as America’s work as one team.” “Change for the sake of toward Russia, Taiwan, and Isra- the club fi ve, which gives de- board. Then he led the diamond global envoy, Secretary of State The incoming secretary’s change can be counterproduc- el and the Palestinian territories. clarer three tricks in the suit. He nine to the queen and ace. Rex Tillerson sought today to remarks alluded to a “dissent tive, and that will never be my An engineer by training who wins in hand, plays a diamond to With perfect guesswork, de- reassure U.S. diplomats who are cable” signed by hundreds of approach,” Tillerson said in his rose to the top of oil giant Exx- the queen and ace, then returns clarer could have gotten home, anxious after a turbulent fi rst diplomats challenging President booming baritone voice, accent- on, Tillerson won Senate con- a diamond toward his nine. He but he understandably contin- two weeks of President Donald Donald Trump’s executive order ed with the twang of his Texas fi rmation despite an effort to cannot be defeated. ued with a low diamond and lost Trump’s presidency. on immigration and refugees. background. derail him by Democrats who At the table, North raised three trump tricks to go down Still, he warned diplomats Although the White House had After speaking for a few min- criticized his close working re- three diamonds to four dia- one. that unspecifi ed changes would warned diplomats as signatures utes, Tillerson paused for a mo- lationship with Russian Presi- be coming. were being collected that they ment of silence at a wall listing dent Vladimir Putin. Several Tillerson, the former Exxon should “get with the program” or the name of fallen U.S. diplo- Republican senators who raised Mobil CEO, used his fi rst ap- resign, Tillerson adopted a nota- mats. concerns about Tillerson during Abilene police say man allegedly pearance at the State Depart- bly more amicable tone. On his fi rst day, Tillerson his hearings ultimately voted for ment to praise the members of “No one will tolerate disre- planned to meet with Jordan’s him. America’s diplomatic corps as spect of anyone,” Tillerson said King Abdullah II and with Though he has no experience intoxicated dies while in custody “among the fi nest public ser- to hundreds of State Depart- German Foreign Minister Sig- as a diplomat, Tillerson used his ABILENE (AP) — Police said a West Texas man who allegedly vants in the world.” He said he ment employees who gathered in mar Gabriel. He was sworn in confi rmation hearings to portray was intoxicated and stopping highway traffi c died while in custody. intends to pursue diplomacy a lobby on their boss’ fi rst day. Wednesday evening in the Oval himself as a levelheaded tacti- An Abilene police statement read that 42-year-old Jeremy John- based on core principles of hon- “We are human beings fi rst.” O f fi c e . cian with foreign policy views ston of Abilene died Wednesday at a hospital. Police spokesman esty, respect and accountability. Tillerson said diplomats For Tillerson, the diplomatic well within the mainstream. Rick Tomlin said no cause of death was immediately determined. Yet he also noted that he was should be aware that he might landscape looks far different “Some people didn’t like Rex An autopsy was ordered. assuming the role following a make changes to “how things than it did when Trump nomi- because he actually got along Tomlin said offi cers, before dawn Wednesday, received multiple “hotly contested election.” are traditionally done,” although nated him less than seven weeks with leaders of the world. I said, calls about a pedestrian blocking a roadway and stopping traffi c. “Each of us is entitled to the he did not elaborate. ago. Trump has rattled diplomats ‘No, that’s a good thing,’” Trump Tomlin said police found Johnston, who appeared intoxicated, on expression of our political be- Rather than move rashly, Til- with tough talk toward Mexico, said today at the National Prayer the hood of a stopped vehicle. Offi cers took custody of Johnston, liefs,” Tillerson said. “But we lerson said, he is gathering in- Australia and Iran while stoking Breakfast, which Tillerson also put him into a patrol car and then he appeared to suffer medical cannot let out personal convic- formation “on what processes concerns about potentially dra- attended. distress. Medical personnel at the scene evaluated Johnston. Jewelry on sale Love Is In The Air...

SDN Photo/Maria Zorola Michelle Rios shopped at the jewelry sale Wednesday at Cogdell Memorial Hospital. Proceeds from the sale went to the Cogdell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s general fund. Trump vows to repeal political limits on churches WASHINGTON (AP) — Warning that reli- church in a poll released last September by Life- The Jones gious freedom is “under threat,” President Don- way Research, a religious survey fi rm based in ald Trump vowed today to repeal the Johnson Nashville. Sweethearts Amendment, an IRS rule barring pastors from For many religious conservatives, whose over- endorsing candidates from the pulpit. whelming support propelled Trump to the White “I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson House, a more pressing issue they hope Trump Amendment and allow our representatives of faith will address is conscience protections for faith- to speak freely and without fear of retribution,” based charities, schools and ministries who object Trump said during remarks at the National Prayer to same-sex marriage and abortion. Breakfast. The president made no mention at the prayer Trump also defended his recent executive order breakfast of other steps he may take, saying only on immigration, decrying “generous” immigra- that religious freedom is a “sacred right.” Jessie Fay tion policies and arguing that there were people During his remarks, Trump also took a dig at Happy Valentine’s Day who sought to enter the country “for the purpose Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new host of The Ap- to our favorite of spreading violence or oppressing other people prentice, the reality TV show Trump previously 5 year old!! based upon their faith.” He also pledged to take headlined. Trump said that since Schwarzenegger Love Mom & Dad more immigration action in the name of religious took over, the show’s ratings have been down, and Happy Valentine’s Day liberty. asked the audience to “pray for Arnold.” $20 EXAMPLE Love Mom & Dad “In the coming days we will develop a system LGBTQ groups have been anxious that the to help ensure that those admitted into our country president could use his executive powers to curb $35 EXAMPLE fully embrace our values of religious and personal rights. liberty and that they reject any form of oppression “We think it is entirely possible there could be Wish your Sweetheart a Happy Valentine’s Day and discrimination,” Trump said. an executive order that creates religious exemp- in the Snyder Daily News on February 14th. Cost $20 or $35 Trump did not detail how he will scrap the IRS tions,” said James Esseks, LGBT project director rule, which he has previously pledged to do away for the American Civil Liberties Union. He added Bring your message and a photo of your Valentine to the with. The rule has been in place since 1954, but that the “narrative” that Trump won’t harm the newspaper office by 5pm Friday, Feb. 10th it is very rare for a church to actually be penal- LGBTQ community was “not correct.” ized. And while some conservative Christians Earlier this week, the Trump administration would like to see it abolished, others, especially announced that the president would leave intact the younger generation, support a separation of a 2014 executive order that protects workers for church and politics. federal contractors from anti-LGBTQ discrimina- Snyder Daily News The repeal does not appear to have widespread tion, saying in a statement that Trump “continues public support. Eight-in-10 Americans said it was to be respectful and supportive of LGBTQ rights, 3600 College Ave. 573-5486 inappropriate for pastors to endorse a candidate in just as he was throughout the election.”