Sales Tax Receipts up in Local Cities

THE CLARENDON 12.19.2013 SANTA LETTERS Enterprise inside this week! THE CLARENDON NEWS & THE DONLEY COUNTY LEADEREADER www.ClarendonLive.com Aldermen Single 00 Copy $1 okay city THIS WEEK 2 Remember the reason for the season during this workers’ Christmas. 4 Peggy remembers Christ- mases from days gone by. pay raise 5 The Bronco basketball Christmas came early for team slams the boys from employees of the City of Clarendon Canadian. last week when the Board of Alder- 6 And the Clarendon Colts men approved raises for all person- claim the championship at a nel. tournament. The board debated the raises at All this and much more as The Enterprise its regular December 10 meeting and reports in this week’s yuletide edition! were informed that the city had his- torically given three percent across the board raises on an annual basis Chili Challenge but no raises were given in fi scal years 2012 or 2013. Employees also will be Dec. 19 did not get a raise in 2008. Late Night Shopping contin- A recommendation for a fi ve ues this week featuring the fi rst percent raise started the discussion, ever “Great Bowls of Fire” Chili but it became quickly apparent that Challenge Thursday, Dec. 19. Santa comes to town aldermen wanted to do more for their Local merchants are keep- Santa Claus poses with Haylin, Haughton, and Henry Bivens during the Clarendon Christmas Bazaar Saturday evening. The Jolly employees. ing their doors open until 8 p.m. Old Elf will be back downtown this Thursday during Late Night Shopping before he makes his annual fl ight next week. Check out “I think it would be fair to pay December 19 for your shopping a wage worth what they work,” said this week’s special insert to see what all the boys and girls of Donley County want under their tree this year. CC YEARBOOK / MATTHEW MARTINEZ convenience. Santa Claus will be Alderman Will Thompson. on hand both nights, and wagon “Compared to what other cities rides will be available. are paying, our guys are working a Ed Montana will provide month for free,” Alderman Larry Jef- the musical entertainment for the fers said. Chili Challenge, which will be Sales tax receipts up in local cities Discussion settled on a raise inside LaVelle’s, from 7 to 8:30 Clarendon’s sales tax collec- the year-to-date sales tax collec- total for the year was $7,601.79, an expected,” Combs said. of seven percent, and the debate p.m. as businesses go up against tions for the calendar year were tions to $411,672.43, which is a increase of 47.22 percent. “Sales tax collections have then turned to how best to distribute one another for bragging rights more than $75,000 higher than 22.54 percent increase over the Collections were also up in increased for 44 consecutive that increase. Alderman Doug Kidd and their chance at a traveling 2012, according to information $335,947.37 the city received in Howardwick but not nearly as dra- months. Revenue from sectors such encouraged dividing the money trophy. released by Texas Comptroller calendar year 2012. matically. The December rebate for as wholesale trade, services indus- evenly among all employees instead The winners will be selected Susan Combs last week. Hedley’s sales tax revenue the lakeside city was up 3.72 per- tries and restaurants contributed to of making raises based on percent- on a “people’s choice” basis, and City Hall received a December was also up for the month and the cent to $1,410.50 and the total for the most recent increase.” age of salary. admission is $5 per person. All allocation of $32,168.26, which was year. The December allocation 2013 was $17,380.16, an increase of The sales tax fi gures in the “If you’re really wanting to proceeds from the challenge will up 16.97 percent or $4,667.68 com- of $1,296.54 was a 459.48 per- 2.66 percent. December allocation represent help morale and help the guy at the go to the Mulkey Theatre project. pared to last December. cent increase over the $231.74 for “State sales tax revenue con- October sales reported by monthly bottom, this is better for lower paid Local merchants and the This month’s allocation brings the same time last year. The city’s tinues to grow at a moderate pace as tax fi lers. employees,” Kidd said. Donley County State Bank are The board approved a motion to also making shopping at home give a seven percent across the board easy this year with zero interest raise. Kidd cast the lone dissenting loans available for the holidays Comptroller reports bigger than expected state surplus vote, noting that he was not against for those who qualify. Contact the By Aman Batheja, Texas Tribune The revisions means that the If voters approve a related “Expectations are that we’ll the raise but just preferred a different bank at 874-3581 for details. The oil drilling boom’s Rainy Day Fund could be more constitutional amendment in probably be able to do better than method of distributing it. impact on Texas coffers continues fl ush than expected for the 2015 November, the highway fund will these numbers,” Craymer said. The raises will cost the city Enterprise sets to outpace offi cials’ expectations, legislative session, even after receive an extra $1.38 billion in While oil and gas activity has about $27,000 and will come from according to a report released by lawmakers backed measures asking 2015, and the Rainy Day Fund will had a signifi cant impact on state the money previously budgeted for holiday schedule the Texas comptroller’s offi ce on voters to approve tapping the fund’s receive the same amount, according revenue, the broader state economy the city administrator’s salary. The Clarendon Enterprise Thursday. revenue stream for water and road to Combs’ latest estimates. is also doing very well, Combs Aldermen also approved a will be closed December 19 - 26 Comptroller Susan Combs projects. Under that scenario, the Rainy reported. motion to allow the mayor $40 per for the Christmas holidays. reported that Texas ended the 2012- Last month, Texas voters Day Fund will have a balance of “Texas has recovered 100 month for mileage expenses. We appreciate the loyal sup- 13 biennium with a $2.6 billion approved transferring $2 billion $8.1 billion by the fall of 2015. percent of the jobs lost during The board considered the port of our readers and advertisers surplus, more than double the $964 from the Rainy Day Fund to a Dale Craymer, president of the the recession and added 597,000 election of directors to the Donley and your understanding of early million surplus her offi ce projected state water infrastructure bank. business-backed Texas Taxpayers beyond the previous peak in Appraisal District and voted to give deadlines during this time of year. over the summer. The report also Earlier this year, state lawmakers and Research Association, said August 2008,” Combs wrote. “The all the city’s votes to Wilma Lindley The deadline for next week’s predicts that Texas taxes paid by also passed a measure that would Combs’ projections are still “very economic forecast underlying this for that position. issue has already passed, and the energy development fi rms will be require dedicating half of the future conservative” considering the revenue estimate projects Texas will A budget amendment was December 26 edition will be dis- at least $2 billion more than earlier tax revenue currently earmarked economic activity coming from the continue adding jobs in fi scal years approved to move $1,000 from the tributed next Thursday. projections, resulting in $8 billion for the Rainy Day Fund to the state oil and gas industry in South and 2014 and 2015, although not at the elevator line item to the street depart- With New Year’s disrupting in the state’s piggy bank by 2015. highway fund. West Texas in recent months. pace of 2011, 2012, or 2013.” ment for equipment expenses. the schedule for the January 2 edition, we’re asking everyone to please have all your news, photos, and ads for that paper in the offi ce Child abuse can result by noon on Monday, December 30. We will resume our regular deadlines for the January 9 edi- from holiday stresses tion. Thank you! AUSTIN – The holidays are a to remind you of school events, joyous time when loved ones come church activities, parties, etc. Car registrations together to share traditions and to 4. Remind children that a gift’s celebrate. But for many families, the importance is not determined by the can be done online holidays can also be a time of stress amount of money spent on it. Hand- Donley County residents can and frustration, sometimes uninten- made gifts and freshly baked cook- now renew their automobile tags tionally resulting in an increased risk ies are welcome and appreciated by online and pay with a credit card. of child abuse and neglect. friends and relatives. Tax Assessor / Collec- “Research tells us that eco- 5. Have your children make a tor Linda Crump said Monday nomic and personal stresses are list of elderly or shut-in neighbors in that online registrations can be leading contributors to child abuse your area. Plan to share a meal, some renewed at www.txdmv.gov. and neglect,” said Wendell Teltow, of your time, or run errands for these Crump said her offi ce at the Executive Director of Prevent Child neighbors. Courthouse Annex still cannot Abuse Texas. “For too many parents, 6. Find time to relax and refl ect process credit cards at this time the holidays increase stress levels on the simple joys of the holidays. for those renewing their registra- because of extra demands on their When you feel yourself becoming tions in person. time, money and energy. To mini- overwhelmed, take a break to get a mize the risk of abuse, it’s best to better perspective on what needs to reduce unnecessary stress.” be done and what can be done. United Christians Prevent Child Abuse Texas 7. If you fi nd that it is becom- plan breakfast offers the following tips to help fam- ing diffi cult to avoid being verbally The United Christian Minis- ilies enjoy the holidays while keep- or physically harsh with your chil- try Breakfast will be held Thurs- ing tension to a minimum: dren, STOP. Don’t take out your day, December 19, 2013, at 7:00 1. Establish a budget for holi- anger on your kids. Instead, try the a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the day spending. Be realistic about following: Take a deep breath and Clarendon First United Methodist what you can afford to spend on count to 20. Phone a friend. Take a Church. gifts, entertainment, decorations for walk outside, or use another form A full breakfast menu will be the home, special foods, travel, etc. of exercise. Laugh. Even a comedy served. A Christmas program will 2. Hold a family meeting to show on television will help relieve follow, and Danny Mullins will discuss holiday plans. Ask for ideas stress. Spend one hour doing some- be giving the program to keep us from the children for family activi- thing you really enjoy. in the spirit. Everyone is invited ties that would appeal to them. Prevent Child Abuse Texas is so come and get a good start on 3. Post a calendar of family the leading organization working to All I want... Eli Ritchie visits with Santa last Wednesday at the Hedley Senior Citizens center. “I want a fuzzy your day with a good breakfast, activities in a place where all family prevent the abuse and neglect of our sweater,” he told Santa. program, and fellowship. members will see it. Ask each person state’s children. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / KARI LINDSEY THE CLARENDON 2 OPINION The Clarendon Enterprise • December 19, 2013 Enterprise 136th Year, Series 3, Vol. XXIV, No. 51 • E18.41 The Clarendon Enterprise (USPS 947040, ISSN 1088-9698) is published each Thursday by Roger America’s great economic stagnation A. Estlack at 105 S. Kearney Street, Clarendon, Texas 79226-1110. Periodicals postage paid at Clarendon, Texas 79226-1110. Copyright © 2013. Let love and Is the great age of American growth is means productivity, in comparison, All rights reserved. economic power over? Even though driven mainly now accounts for 80 percent of that This paper’s fi rst duty is to print all the news that is America’s job growth seems to be by two factors: growth. In short, growth of the Ameri- fi t to print, honestly and fairly to all, unbiased by any consideration even its own editorial opinion. modestly rebounding – as evidenced by labor-force can economy in the future will depend peace be Any erroneous refl ection upon the character, stand- the US economy adding 203,000 jobs growth, due almost exclusively on improvements in ing, or reputation of any person, fi rm, or corporation in November – America will experi- to increases the speed and quantity of our production which may occur in the columns of The Clarendon Enterprise will be gladly corrected upon being ence slower GDP growth in the years in population capability. brought to the attention of the management. ahead. Since 1960, the rate has been 3.3 and labor force the quick, As usual, many economists are with you all ENTERPRISE STAFF percent. Even so, the Federal Reserve participation; the dead, pessimistic about growth because they It’s Christmas time again. A season of peace predicts a rate of 2.1 to 2.5 percent in and productiv- see the age of innovation as all but over. Roger A. Estlack the future, and J.P. Morgan actually ity growth, & fred They negatively think that the rapid Publisher & Editor and joy and, too often, stress. by fred gray projects a rate of less than 1.75 percent. the ability to progress of the past 250 years is over, There is shopping to be done, school pro- Ashlee Estlack The longer time frame is even grimmer: produce more and that we should only expect to go Contributing Editor grams to attend, community events scheduled, U.S. economic growth has been steadily goods and services using the same downhill from here. They suggest that family calendars to be juggled, and all of life’s decelerating for scores of years, from a number or fewer workers, due to inno- we are at the absolute pinnacle of our Tara Hogan usual craziness that seems to multiply from 70 year average of 3.6 percent (1939- vative technology or organization. Our economic success. They say that all the Offi ce Director Thanksgiving to December 25. 2009) to a 10-year average of a miserly demographic trends are, without a doubt, revolutionary technologies have already Morgan Wheatly At our offi ce, this is the 1.9 percent (1999-2009). putting the fi rst factor in danger, with been invented and that there is noth- Ads & Layouts Rather than bore our valued readers both American population growth and ing but decay ahead for the American busiest time of year, which with a bunch of numbers, please allow labor-force participation in long-term economy. CORRESPONDENTS puts Ye Olde Editor on edge me to point out that many prominent decline. Well, I think these economists are Peggy Cockerham and Ye Young Staff on their economists, including Robert J. Gordon America’s birth rate has dropped full of beans. Innovation is not dead. Howardwick toes. Then last Tuesday – and Tyler Cowen, acknowledge that all from 3.5 in the 1950s to 2.1 today. Good grief! Actually, I think it is only right before press time – we these numbers are signs of a long-term Meanwhile, labor-force participation, the beginning. As long as there are gifted, Sandy Anderberg Clarendon Sports found out that a major com- editor’s economic slowdown. This slowdown percentage of the working-age popula- motivated people American civilization will most likely continue until the tion in the workforce, is expected to will continue to advance. It is our nature Fred Gray ponent at our printing plant commentary middle of the 22nd Century. Adding drop from 67.1 percent in 2000 to 62.5 and our will to innovate, adapt, and con- College & Hedley Sports by roger estlack had suffered a power surge fuel to the fi re, in a November 8, 2013 percent by 2020, primarily as a result of quer. It is the American exceptionalism Kari Lindsey that put everything on hold discussion at the International Monetary the aging of the Baby Boomers – even of the future. Our Manifest Destiny is as Photographer and ultimately delayed the Enterprise until Thurs- Fund, former Treasury Secretary Law- without factoring in lingering unemploy- relevant as ever. Matthew Martinez day of last week. rence Summers – one of the culprits ment from the Great Recession. As our Progress continues in many areas Photographer that caused the Great Recession, I might population growth slows and our labor- of science and technology (S.T.E.M.). Use of the word “delay” is really just seman- Kathy Spier add – speculated that the United States force participation declines, the growth Hydrogen as a stable source of power- tics in this case, however. Our paper for genera- Hedley might be stuck in “secular” – which is of the U.S. labor force is expected to fall ing transportation is just around the tions has been dated for Thursday even though to say, long-term – “stagnation.” Robert dramatically until 2020, then accelerate corner. Wind and solar energy are in CONTACT INFORMATION it typically is distributed on Wednesday. Among J. Gordon was a little more forceful even faster from 2020 to 2050. In other their infancy, and harnessing the power other reasons, we keep it this way for situations when he circulated a paper with the words, our national economic productiv- of our seas is not too distant into the Phone 806.874.2259 such as these so that if we’re ever a day “late,” all-caps headline “IS U.S. ECONOMIC ity is in deep trouble. future. Microbiology and chemistry are we’re actually right on time. GROWTH OVER?” The power of our government to pregnant with promise, as are most of Fax Yes, folks, ‘tis true – long-term increase labor-force growth is limited. our technological capabilities. But when you’re in a weekly routine for 806.874.2423 growth is slowing, and the grandest Policies to increase national birthrates We may appear to be in a tough years, a disruption like that discombobulates your party ever may be coming to an end. Or, have failed or shown limited results spot, in the limited light of economic E-Mail entire week and your sense of time and place. is it? Maybe it is not all bad news. Let in other industrialized countries, and productivity as measured in GDP, but [email protected] Add to that, technical failures at home – a garage us all take a deep breath and remember expanding opportunities for legal immi- it would be a terrible mistake to sell Web Site that slow growth is not no growth; any gration, especially in light of our grid- America short. If we stick to the basics, door opener on the fritz and a fridge taking its www.ClarendonLive.com dying breaths – and all the typical stuff that goes rise whatsoever in per capita GPA helps locked political parties and Congress is including free markets and modest boost our standard of living. Moreover, highly problematic. government investment in basic R&D, on this time of year. It’s enough to make you just if we can get our government off high If the United States is to reverse public education, and infrastructure, we ADVERTISING want to be done with Christmas. center, good policies that improve pro- slowing growth, increasing our pro- should be able to see a continued rise Open Display rates are $5 per PASS column inch. Classifi ed Ads are $8 for the fi rst 15 But… then there are the things that really ductivity have the potential to boost ductively is probably our best hope. in America’s standard of living, even if words and 15¢ per word for each additional matter. At the top of the list, of course, would be overall growth. The contribution of labor-force growth GDP grows at a slower rate. word (Boxes or special typography are extra.). Thank You Notes are $10 for the fi rst 40 the birth of our Savior and all the hope, joy, and Now for those who have not to GDP growth has plummeted, from America’s great economic stagna- words and 15¢ per word for each additional love that this season is meant to convey. This is brushed up on their economic principles 46 percent in the 1960s to less than 20 tion is a myth. word. Basic engagement, wedding, anni- recently, especially our Congress, GDP percent beginning in the 2000s – which versary, and birth announcements are $10 why we celebrate and ought to the focus of every each. Expanded wedding announcements are $20. A one-column announcement pic- day. ture is $5, and a two-column announcement picture is $10. Pictures submitted for publi- Looking at things through the eyes of a child cation should be picked up within ten days helps put things into their proper perspective. The after publication. joy they get from just driving around looking at DEADLINES

Christmas lights, the excitement they exhibit in News articles and photos are due by the days leading up to Santa’s arrival, and all the Monday at noon. Advertising and Classi- fi eds are due by fi ve o’clock Monday after- wishes and dreams they talk about as December noon. Deadlines may be altered for holidays 25 gets closer and closer. or special issues. And then they can turn on a dime, put all the SUBSCRIPTIONS toys and “things” aside, and drive home what it’s Annual subscriptions are available for $29 for zip codes inside Donley County, $39 all about. Like all kids, ours have a list of toys elsewhere in Texas, and $44 out of state. they hope to receive next week. But after their POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to: The Clarendon Enterprise, PO Box 1110, mother had shoulder surgery last week, Ben sat Clarendon, TX 79226-1110. Digital Sub- scriptions are $14.95 per year. down by himself this weekend and wrote another letter to Santa. “I want my moms sholder to be LETTERS fi xed by December 24” so she can open presents, Letters to the editor are welcome. Views expressed in letters are those of the writers he wrote. and do not necessarily refl ect the views of the editor or staff of The Clarendon Enter- Never mind the train, the truck, and the prise. Submission of a letter does not guar- “stuff.” Putting others above yourself is what we antee publication. Letters may be edited for grammar, style, or length. All letters must need to remember, and most importantly, we must be signed and must include an address and telephone number for verifi cation. To all cherish the time we are given with our friends improve your chances of publication, type and families. We are not promised one more day, and double space your letter, stick to one main topic, and keep it brief. No letters will so we must take every opportunity we have to be accepted from candidates for local politi- cal offi ces. Letters submitted to this newspa- love each other, care for each other, and enjoy per become the property of The Enterprise each other. and cannot be returned. If you have your parents or grandparents,  spend extra time with them… even if it’s just over The Idle American: On the road again... the phone… because the time will come when The Texas Panhandle’s By Dr. Don Newbury from Lafayette to Baton Rouge is home IBM is constructing a building First Newspaper you wish you could. Never take for granted your For the longest time, Americans to a culture we mostly have heard jokes where 800 employees will work when it THE CLARENDON NEWS, established June 1, 1878 time with family. by the millions were pampered and and stories about. is soon completed. And Hilton recently with which have merged: The Clarendon Traveler, February 1889; The Clarendon Journal, November May this season wrap you and your family in charmed by airlines in general. One ad “Cajun Country” is the real deal, built an inviting Hampton Inn and 1891; The Banner-Stockman, October 1893; The love, forgiveness, and joy and inspire you with a urged us to “fl y the friendly skies.” And known for a work ethic to be envied and Suites. It overlooks the “Mighty Mis- Agitator, February 1899; The Clarendon Times, we did, with pleasure. May 1908; The Donley County Leader, March 12, sense of charity to all. That is what Jesus taught delectable menu items to be savored. sissippi” and is the fi rst new downtown 1929; The Clarendon Press, May 18, 1972; and The The horrifi c 9-11 tragedy changed Clarendon Enterprise, March 14, 1996. us, and that is the greatest Christmas gift of all. May it long include names ending hotel since the 1920s. everything. in “eaux” and dialects to spice up stories We mostly “poked around” the  Merry Christmas from our family to yours. Suffi ce it to say that folks who from the swamps…. city, spending time at LSU, where they formerly chose to fl y when facing trips ***** “love purple and live gold.” It’s where Member 2013 of 150 miles or more have upped the Who would guess that Breaux the sports magazine is called Tiger Rag, number greatly, say to a minimum of Bridge, by any measure a small town, bumper stickers urge “Geaux Tigers” 300 miles…. claims a tiny eating place with the and LSU’s mascot, Mike VI, pads ***** world’s best “po-boy” sandwiches and around in sumptuous digs. An outlay Facing a 600-mile trip to New hamburgers? A local said so, and we of private funds totaling $3 million National Newspaper Association Orleans recently for the inaugural cruise found it to be true—for the burger, provides a sprawling habitat for its lone of the Carnival Sunshine, we chose to anyway. occupant…. drive. We “drank in” geography we’d not We bragged on the burger as a ***** seen “up close” for several decades. dozen other diners nodded. “Do you A “must” was a visit to George’s, a Texas Press Association Instead of “pedal to metal” driving, bake your own buns?” I asked the Le tiny eatery said to offer the world’s tasti- we opted to cram “one day into four.” Cafe owner. est onion rings. We split the tiniest order After all, my spouse could help greatly- “Oh, no, we get ‘em from the available; I took the smaller portion. The -driving part of the time and pointing out bakery a block over,” she answered. We rings are to be dreamed of—and ordered West Texas Press Association missed turns when I was at the wheel. made a stop at the bakery to buy pastries again one day. With GPS turned off and no specifi c for the road, learning it has been oper- It is known for thousands of auto- route in mind, we headed east on “roads ated continuously since 1888 by the graphed $1 bills adorning walls and ceil- less taken.”… Champagne family…. ings, napkins swirled like those in fi ne ***** ***** restaurants and clever signs. Panhandle Press Association Averaging 150 or so miles daily— Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s “other One reads: “Eat right, exercise many of them barely above sea level--we city,” combines both old-time charm and regularly and die anyway….so enjoy!” smelled few roses, but aromas of Cajun upbeat progress to rival whatever city Another says: “Save the humans.”… food wafting from one-of-a-kind res- you’d care to name. Clearly, there’s a taurants made up for it. And the stretch “downtown renaissance.” Dr. Newbury is a speaker in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. 2012 The Clarendon Enterprise • December 19, 2013 NEWS 3

BEEF Team rides in ADA Tour de Cure “Everything under one roof!” AUSTIN – The checkoff- Beef Council (TBC) senior consumer of nearly 200 members. The Austin funded Texas BEEF Team once marketing manager and Austin Tour team was recently recognized as one again formed strong groups and rode de Cure Committee Food and Nutri- of the top 20 fundraising teams in the in the American Diabetes Associa- tion Chair. “Our involvement in the nation out of more than 6,000 teams. THE CLARENDON tion (ADA) Tour de Cure in Austin, ADA Tour de Cure was driven by our In addition, TBC served a beef San Antonio and Houston. quest to raise awareness about diabe- lunch at all three fi nish lines, spon- The Tour de Cure is a series of tes and the importance of balancing sored rider rallies, galas, Lunch & fundraising cycling events held in 44 protein rich foods, like lean beef, Learns, VIP dinners and champi- states nationwide to benefi t ADA. with carbohydrates to help maintain on’s dinners throughout the year in In Texas, rides are held in Houston, a healthy blood sugar level. Educat- each market. All activities included OUTPOST Austin, San Antonio and Dallas. The ing the health and fi tness communi- opportunities to distribute beef mate- US 287 WEST • CLARENDON, TEXAS Texas BEEF Team chose to support ties remains a focus for the Texas rials and speaking opportunities to ADA’s mission to fi nd a cure and beef checkoff.” educate participants on the health- CALL: 874-5201 • OPEN DAILY 6 A.M. TO 10 P.M. • PHARMACY: 874-5202 raise awareness for diabetes and dia- TBC has been a proud spon- fulness of beef. “The teams raised AD GOOD THRU: December 26, 2013 betes risk factors. sor of the Tour de Cure for many money for a great cause and this is “Research shows that lean years and continues to encourage the a win for everyone involved,” said beef as a high quality protein plays Texas BEEF Team athletes to show- Dr. Dick Sherron, Texas physician, an important role in muscle build- case their healthy lifestyle and be an cattlemen and TBC board member. YOUR STOP FOR LAST MINUTE ing, muscle maintenance, weight advocate for beef. The Texas beef “Beef has a great nutritional story management and the prevention of checkoff-sponsored Tour de Cure to tell and by partnering with health CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! chronic diseases such as type 2 dia- teams combined, personally raised organizations like ADA we enhance betes,” said Jennifer Matison, Texas more than $60,000 and consisted our outreach efforts.” Use your Christmas Cash Southwest Beef Symposium set for Jan. 9-10 CLAYTON, New Mex. – The checks should be made payable to: heimer with Texas Cattle Feeders Southwest Beef Symposium, jointly NM State University and mailed to: Association in Amarillo, Texas; and STOCKING STUFFERS: hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Southwest Beef Symposium, Box a weather outlook by Brian Bledsoe, Cartoon Toothbrushes • Cartoon Band-Aids • Extension Service and New Mexico 30003, MSC 3AE, Las Cruces, N.M. chief meteorologist for KKTV News State University Cooperative Exten- 88003. in Colorado Springs, Colo. Gummy Vitamins • Toys • Candy sion Service, is set for Jan. 9-10 at Although registration will be On Jan. 10, Cooperative Exten- the Clayton Civic Center, 124 N. available onsite, those planning to sion Service and AgriLife Extension Front St. in Clayton, N.M. attend are asked to complete reg- specialists and university faculty “This is the 10th year of the istration by Jan. 3 to aid in meal from Kansas State University and Southwest Beef Symposium,” said planning, McCollum said. 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Shuttle service is Individual registration is $70, Producers. available from all lodging locations which includes a steak dinner on Jan. Additional afternoon sessions to the Civic Center. Transportation ANIMAL 9, lunch on Jan. 10, refreshments and include: changes in agriculture also will be available from the Civic LUGGAGE symposium proceedings. lending policies, Larry Fluhman, Center to the museum for the social BACKPACKS Registration forms are avail- president of Farmers & Stockmens hour. For more information, go to the able at http://aces.nmsu.edu/register/ Bank in Clayton; emerging beef sus- Southwest Beef Symposium website swbeef/. Registration and payment tainability issues, Tom McDonald http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/swbeef/ or can be completed online or via of JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding contact McCollum at 806-677-5600 regular mail. If registering by mail, in Dalhart, Texas and Ben Wein- or [email protected]. JEWELRY DPS increases DWI enforcement during Holidays AUSTIN – The Texas Depart- safe and making the holidays memo- Don’t drink and drive. Desig- ment of Public Safety (DPS) will rable for the right reasons.” nate a driver or take a cab. FUN WINTER HATS, GLOVES, & SCARVES increase DWI patrols for a 21-day The increased patrols that target Eliminate distractions, includ- period that includes both the Christ- impaired driving are funded through ing the use of mobile devices. mas and New Year holidays. From a grant from the Texas Department Buckle up everyone in the vehi- FREDRICKSBURG FARMS December 13 – January 2, DPS of Transportation (TxDOT). During cle – it’s the law. NEW troopers will focus DWI patrols in the Christmas/New Year holiday Slow down – especially in bad high-risk locations at times when enforcement effort last year, DPS weather, construction areas and •TEXAS CANDY CANE CANDLES alcohol-related crashes are most fre- troopers made more than 1,200 DWI heavy traffi c. •HOLIDAY BLISS CANDLES quent. arrests, and approximately 303 were Slow down or move over for “Historically, the holiday the direct result of the increased police, fi re, EMS and Texas Depart- • MINT JELLIES season brings an increased potential patrols. ment of Transportation vehicles and for drinking and driving incidents, DPS enforcement also resulted tow trucks that are stopped on the and these enhanced DPS patrols will in more than 17,600 speeding cita- side of the road with emergency help save lives,” said DPS Director tions and more than 2,000 seat belt/ lights activated – it’s the law. Steven McCraw. “Impaired driving child safety seat citations. 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New arrival Kellan and Paige Roberts of Clarendon are proud to announce the January 3 birth of their son, Kensler Dale Roberts. Kensler was born Octo- Broncos v Childress • 6:30/7:30 ber 17, 2013, in Amarillo weighing 7 pounds and measuring 20 p.m. • Childress Merry Christmas from Peggy inches in length. Kensler is welcomed by his sister Addie Roberts; Lady Broncos v San Jacinto • 5/6:30 I hope everyone has a very tree. Mother this year or years ago and once again maternal grandparents Phil and Trudy Casto of Clarendon and p.m. • Clarendon Merry Christmas and remembers bought a we succeeded. Todd Drackley of Austin; paternal grandparents Tom and Teressa the reason we celebrate… the birth roll or two As we were decorating the Heck of Turkey, and Kenny and Kim Roberts of San Antonio . Lady Owls v Silverton • 6:30 p.m. • Hedley of Jesus Christ. It is so easy to get of wrapping house, Buffy the Wonder Dog man- caught up in the decorating and pres- paper from aged to escape and had been gone a January 7 ents and food and parties we forget the vari- while before the escape was discov- Broncos & Lady Broncos v Claude • the real reason. As I talked with ety store, I ered. I called, clapped and clicked my 4/5/6:30/8 p.m. • Claude my young grandsons about their bought gift ‘wick tongue which she usually responds Owls & Lady Owls v Kress • 6:30 Christmas list, nine-year-old Jacob bags, paper picks to and there she was with her nose p.m. • Kress reminded us the most important part and tape from by peggy cockerham at the gate. Maybe she was sending of Christmas was Jesus. Dollar Gen- Howardwick • 874-2886 signals to Rudolf and Santa because January 10 I usually have a story to tell eral or Family she had a nice Christmas also. Broncos & Lady Broncos v Vega • about my happy childhood and Dollar. 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Laughter Merry Christmas and a Happy tree in the canyon, Ole Jim unpacked and happy smiles around the tree are New Year from Peggy, Ole Jim and Owls & Lady Owls v McLean • 6:30 a box and plugged in a ready-lit the goal every year, whether it was Buffy the Wonder Dog. p.m. • McLean

January 16 Bulldogs & Lady Bulldogs v Frank Phillips • 5:45/7:45 p.m. • Dawg house New arrival January 17 Michael and Leia Anderson of Houston are proud to announce Broncos & Lady Broncos v Panhan- the arrival of their son, Wells Robert Anderson. Wells was born dle • 4/5/6:30/8 p.m. • Clarendon November 4, 2013 in Houston, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. and 19 ¾” Owls & Lady Owls v Groom • 6:30 long. His grandparents are Charlie and Jamie Deyhle of Canyon p.m. • Hedley and Lynn and Barbara Anderson of Abilene. His great grandpar- OPEN ents are Frances Deyhle of Clarendon and J.R. Avant of Dilley. January 21 Owls & Lady Owls v Silverton • 6:30 Tuesday - Saturday p.m. • Silverton 6 a.m. -10 a.m. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. CALL 874-2259. January 24 closed Broncos & Lady Broncos v Claude • 4/5/6:30/8 p.m. • Clarendon December 24-26 January 1-2 Christmas Eve Owls & Lady Owls v Kress • 6:30 p.m. • Hedley Starting Jan. 2014 VFW will be open Candlelight Service Tuesday - Friday at the First Christian Church Menus Nutcracker 7 a.m. -17 a.m. of Clarendon at 6 p.m. Local Girl Scout Troop 5576 attended Lone Star Ballet “The Nut- December 24th, 2013 December 9 - December 13 cracker” at the Amarillo Civic Center on December 14, 2013. Pictured (back) Mycah Woodard, Morgan Johnston, (front) Kylie weather report Everyone is welcome. Donley County Senior Citizens Monroe, Cate Word, Piper Chambless. Not pictured is Kenna Phil- Day Date High Low Prec. Mon: Chopped steak, mushrooms, ❅ lips. Mon 9 22° 04° - Special Music mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, COURTESY PHOTO Tues 10 50° 8° - ❅ wheat roll, iced tea/2% milk. 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I believe if you look at wedges, black eyed peas, wheat 47°/ 35° rolls, backed apples, iced tea/2% history that God was the Master at one point, but people have milk. turned to material things and the government to be their gods. Tue: Holiday Sat., Dec. 21 Over 40% of our country at this time receives monies or benefi ts Wed: Holiday Showers from the government. Some of that is earned (social security Thu: Chicken & dumplings, squash, 57°/ 32° and medicare). A lot of it is just free stuff given out to secure tossed salad, corn bread, winter fruit votes at every election. People are paid not to work (years of cup, iced tea/2% milk. unemployment). People are paid to have babies that they can’t Fri: Cheeseburgers, chips, lettuce, Sun., Dec 22 support (welfare). 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Broncos slam Canadian Looking for pictures Subscribe Today! By Sandy Anderberg coach Brandt Lockhart said. “We did featured in the Enterprise? The Clarendon Broncos demol- a good job of pushing the ball down ished the Canadian Wildcats at home the court. I was pleased with our by the score of 73-24. A great offen- overall effort.” Visit our online gallery at sive surge in the second half helped Scoring: JoJo Cartwright 16, to seal the win after the Broncos Charles Mason 14, Chance McAnear www.ClarendonLive.com! stifl ed the Wildcats with aggressive 10, Jr Ceniceros 9, Ashton Smith 8, defense. Bryce Hatley 6, Cedrick McCamp- Clarendon jumped on the bell 4, Chesson Sims 2, Riley Shadle Cats early and grabbed the coveted 2, and Chance Lockhart 2. momentum. After settling into a The Broncos will play in the KLSR rhythm, three Broncos fi nished in Canadian Tournament December 27 double fi gures and the team shot 76 and travel to Memphis December 31. percent from the free throw line. They will play Ascension Academy 105.3 FM “We were able to get turnovers on January 2 and play Childress on and turn those into points,” head the road January 3. Lady Broncos fall to Canadian The Lady Broncos hosted spark they needed. Canadian Tuesday, December 10; “We got in foul trouble early,” and despite holding the early lead, head coach Molly Weatherred said. Join us for Sounds fell short at 40-54. Foul trouble “And their best player really came loomed huge over the ladies and alive in the third quarter to go up on hindered their attempt to defeat the us. We just could never get it back.” of the Season. Lady Cats. Taylor Degrate, Ryann Starnes, and Clarendon led after the fi rst Taylor Gaines fi nished in double fi g- eight minutes of play, but an over- ures with 13, 12, and 11 points each. aggressive defense turned sour when Also scoring: Deborah Howard the ladies were called for too many 3 and Skyler White 1. fouls. The Lady Cats were able to tie The Lady Broncos will play in the score at 21 at the break and rode the Canadian Tournament December the momentum into the fi nal half of 27 and travel to Memphis December play to get the win. Their best player 31. They will play San Jacinto at pumped in 21 points and was the home January 3. Bronco JV fi nish second at home tourney The Bronco junior varsity did and Keandre Cortez each had six, all they could do in the Clarendon JV and Seth Greer fi nished with four. Tournament held here last weekend, They took on Memphis in the but fi nished second to a good Chil- second game of the tournament and dress team in the fi nal game by the defeated them, 45-35. The Broncos score of 52-31. Chance Lockhart had jumped out to the early lead, but a huge game on the scoreboard with allowed the Cyclones to fi ght back 16 points and Clay Koetting added somewhat before the break. How- eight. Marshal Johnson helped with ever, the Broncos refocused in the six and Taylon Knorpp fi nished with third quarter and stretched out the one. lead winning by 10 points. Lockhart In the fi rst game of the tour- and Johnson teamed up for 17 and nament, the Broncos breezed by 15 points, Shadle added eight, and Wheeler 68-10. It was never a con- Koetting helped with fi ve. test for the Broncos as they were The Broncos will travel to unstoppable. Lockhart, Riley Shadle, Memphis December 31 and play and Koetting all fi nished in double Ascension Academy at home on Jan- fi gures with 18, 13, and 11 respec- uary 2 and travel to Childress Janu- tively. Johnson added eight, Knorpp ary 3 and play at 6:30 p.m.

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Call for information at Memphis Con- valescent Center, Nita Massey, Administrator 806-259-3566. 6 NEWS The Clarendon Enterprise • December 19, 2013 Seventh grade Colts win Canadian Tournament The seventh grade Colts went 7, Gavin Word 4, Hicks 2, Brandon game to a solid Canadian team played good competition.” up against three very tough teams in Santos 2. 29-36. The Colts could not get any- Scoring: Wood 21, Cortez 11, the Canadian Tournament and went Those two wins put the Colts thing going in the contest. Christopher 2, and Shadle 1. undefeated winning the tournament up against Perryton in the fi nal Scoring: Colt Wood 19, Demar- Earlier in the week, the Colts championship. game and they easily won 45-24. jae Cortez 4, Justin Christopher 3, won by fi ve over White Deer at They took on the host team in Clarendon stayed strong defensively Zack Caison 2, and Nathan Shadle 1. 32-27. the fi rst round and defeated them, and stifl ed anything Perryton tried. The eighth grade regrouped and “After starting extremely and 49-24. After going up by 12 poitns Offensively, they played solid and took on Borger in the next game and getting behind 12-3 after the fi rst, we at the break, the Colts were able stayed aggressive to get the win. “I soundly defeated them, 45-17. They were able to come from behind again to cruise to the win. Preston Elam was very pleased with the tourna- were sharp offensively and got back for the win,” Elam said. “After the and Bear Smith fi nished in double ment and outcome,” coach Brad on track for the win. fi rst, we out-played them and out- fi gures with 17 and 14 points and Elam said. “We won all three games Scoring: Wood 11, Payton scored them29-15. We looked slug- Payton Hicks, Noab Elam, and Ryan playing one 2A and two 3A (teams) Havens 8, Cortez 6, Shadle 5, Chris- gish from the beginning, but played McCleskey each had four. and all by double digits.” topher 4, Andy Davis 4, and Caison much better later in the game.” The Colts took on Borger in the Scoring: Smith 11, N. Elam 9, 4. Scoring: Wood 15, Christo- next game and pounded them, 53-10. McCleskey 6, Chris Bruce 2, and The Colts palyed Perryton in pher 6, Cortez 3, Caison 3, Davis 3, It was never a contest for the Colts as Word 2. Elam added that the seventh the fi nal game and won 34-20. The Shadle 2, and Havens 1. they dominated from the beginning graders hit eleven three-pointers in Colts hit twelve out of thirteen free The Colts will resume their of the game. Smith led the Colts on the tournament. throws, which helped them get the schedule after the Christmas break the scoreboard with 12. The eighth grade Colts played win. “I thought we played really on January 9 in Memphis beginning Scoring: N. Elam 9, McCleskey hard as well, but dropped their fi rst well,” Elam said. “We went 2-1 and at 5:00 p.m. Lady Colts participate in Canadian Tournament The seventh and eighth grade Ellis did a good job of getting into game,” Nino said. “We need to quit production,” Nino said. Lady Colts traveled to Canadian last the lane and hitting the jump shot. making the mistakes that take pos- Owiti pumped in 25 points to Junior, Wyatt Wheatly was leading the points chart in Friday’s week to participate in their junior Jessica Lowrie also got some of her sessions away from us.” lead the Lady Colts. Kendra Weath- game against Stratford. Even thought the Elks came out on top, the Owls continue to be competitive. high basketball tournament. shots to fall.” The eighth grade Lady Colts erton helped with 12 and Hannah COURTESY PHOTO / BAILEY WOOD The seventh grade Lady Colts Scoring: Brandalyn Ellis 8, Jes- took on Canadian in the opening Hommel racked up 11. Sandrea went up the host team in the fi rst sica Lowrie 6, and Emily Johnson 4. round and lost 5-35. The ladies Smith had eight, Whitney LaRoe put round and were defeated. But they The Lady Colts met up with played hard, but could never get any- in fi ve and Ceniceros had two. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. CALL 874-2259. refocused and met Borger head on in Perryton in the fi nal game and fell thing going against a solid defense. The Lady Colts took on Perry- the next round defeating them 18-4. short 16-30. Perryton jumped out “We started out playing well, ton in the fi nal game and narrowly The Lady Colts held the fi rst half to the early lead and played solid we just turned the ball over too much lost 24-27. Clarendon led through lead and played solid defense to hold defense against the Lady Colts who and our shots were not falling,” Nino three quarters, but succumbed to their opponent to only two points. A were held back by their aggressive said. their opponent in the fi nal period of Christmas Eve huge third quarter for the Lady Colts play. Johnson played a solid offen- Scoring: Shaelyn Owiti 3, Abby play. “It was a close game,” Nino put the game away out of their oppo- sive game and put in thirteen points Ceniceros 2. They went up against said. “We had some girls step up Service nents’ reach. and Lowrie added three. Borger in the next round and earned and do well when we got into foul “The girls are getting better, Earlier in the week, the ladies a huge 60-6 win. The Lady Colts trouble.” Music by Rick Land and Russ Tapp but we just ran into a good Canadian lost 12-36 at White Deer. Johnson dominated their opponent from the Scoring: Owiti 11, Hommel 11, team in the fi rst game” coach Johnny put eight points on the board and tip off and played aggressive on both Smith 3, and Weatherton 2. St. John the Baptist Episcopal Nino said. “Against Borger, the girls Lowrie helped with 4. ends of the court to get the big win. They will resume their schedule fi nally put a good game together and “I fell like the 7th grade “The girls played good defense after the Christmas break on January Church • 301 S. Parks • Clarendon we came out with a win. Brandalyn improves every time they play a and it translated to good offensive 9 in Memphis beginning at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 24 • 6:00 p.m.

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Clarendon teams runners-up in tournament BE IN THE KNOW. By Sandy Anderberg early on. Chadwick pumped in 17 earn two out of four wins. The ladies nament, the Lady Broncos slammed Subscribe Today to the Enterprise. The Lady Bronco junior var- points to lead the Lady Broncos to dropped the opening game to Bush- Boys Ranch 53-31. A huge second sity team had a chance to play in the win. Also scoring: Hatley 7, King land 46-69. After playing an even quarter of play helped the ladies the Championship game of the 7, Butler 6, Howard 6, Myra Castillo fi rst quarter, the Lady Broncos strug- gain the momentum they needed to tournament in the Bronco gym last 4, Alysse Simpson 3, Amelia Weath- gled on the scoreboard in the second demolish the Lady Rough Riders weekend. The Lady Broncos fell to erton 2, and Zaryia Smith 2. period of play. Bushland took advan- in the second half of play. Howard Mr. Fix It Canadian 35-47. The fi rst win put the ladies in a tage of the opportunity and built up a pumped in 18 and Hatley helped In their fourth game of the tour- match up with Wheeler in the second twenty-point lead that took them to with 11 to lead the ladies to the win. nament, the Lady Broncos played game of the two-day event and they the win. Scoring: King 11, Chadwick Chadwick had 9, Butler 5, King 4, Kyle Hill hard, but could not outlast the Cana- earned the 45-33 win. Clarendon 10, Howard 9, Alexander 6, Hatley 4, Alexander 4, and Weatherton 2. dian Lady Cats and claimed the led from the beginning and used Castillo 4, and Butler 2. The previous Tuesday, the Minor repairs, odd jobs, and more. runner-up spot. The ladies trailed in an offensive attack that the Lady The ladies then defeated Pampa ladies hosted Canadian and fell short the fi rst quarter of play and struggled Mustangs could not stop. King and in the second round 48-35. Great by three points at 44-47. The Lady to catch up before the break. A huge Chadwick fi nished in double fi gures hustle and determination aided the Broncos trailed by ten points after 672-8908 fourth period of play for Canadian with 12 and Butler helped with nine. ladies in their big win. Howard and three quarters of play, but were able all but sealed their win as the Lady Weatherton put in four, Alexander Alexander fi nished in double fi gures to turn up the heat in the fi nal period Broncos had a slow-shooting quar- had three, Hatley had two, and Cas- with 11 each and Butler, Hatley, and of play to get back within three. ter. Briley Chadwick fi nished in tillo fi nished with one. King added six each. Weatherton and However, time ran out and the ladies ACE double fi gures with 10 and Briana The Lady Broncos faced off Adams helped with two. took the loss. Briley Chadwick made Butler helped with nine. Sterling PEST CONTROL against White Deer in the next game They took on Borger in the third good on 21 points to lead the ladies “Is your place an ace place?” King had seven, Hannah Howard put and cruised to a 39-28 win. There game of the tourney and narrowly and was 76 percent from the free in fi ve, and Jensen Hatley and Berke- was never any doubt as the ladies lost 30-34. Borger held a 10-point throw line. Terry & Jason Wheeler, C.A. TPCL 10615 ley Alexander each had two. stayed aggressive throughout and lead after three quarters, but the “The ladies played so hard,” www.acepestcontrol.pro The ladies played an outstand- shot down anything White Deer Lady Broncos came storming back. coach Kasey Bell said. “I am proud 806-372-5449 ing tournament and dominated attempted. They put up twice as many points of their fi ght. We played them within [email protected] their opponents in the three open- Scoring: Chadwick 11, King as their opponent in the fi nal period three points.” We Specialize in General Pest, Termite, Pretreatments ing games. They were able to shoot 8, Hatley 6, Butler 4, Alexander 4, of play to close the gap, but ran out Also scoring: Howard 9, Hatley TERMITE SEASON FAST APPROACHING. CALL US FOR INSPECTIONS. down Memphis 54-17 in their open- Howard 3, and Karlee Adams 3. of time and took the loss. Scoring: 5, King 5, Butler 2, and Castillo 2. ing game to set the tempo for the The Lady Broncos participated Howard 8, King 7, Chadwick 6, The ladies will play in Memphis GLASSTECH tournament. They quickly found a in the River Road JV Tournament Butler 4, Alexander 3, and Hatley 2. on December 31 and San Jacinto at rhythm in the game and took control December 6-7 and hustled hard to In their fi nal game of the tour- home January 3 beginning at 5:00. 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HEAD COACH: BRANDT LOCKHART HEAD COACH: MOLLY WEATHERRED ASST COACH: ALTON GAINES ASST COACH: KASEY BELL MANAGERS: SAVANNAH TOPPER, MCKAYLA KING, BRITTNEY MCANEAR, MANAGERS: JACY HILL, LESLIE STONE, JAZMINE MELLADO, KELSEY EMILY MARTINEZ & KATIE GOOCH MCANEAR, PORSHE HENDERSON

Varsity Boys Varsity Girls Dec. 3rd Groom Groom 7:30 pm Dec. 3rd Groom Groom 6 pm Dec. 5-7th Miami Tournament Miami TBA Dec. 6th Perryton Perryton 6 pm Dec. 10th Canadian Clarendon 8 pm Dec. 10th Canadian Clarendon 6:30 pm Dec. 12th Open TBA TBA Dec. 12th Open TBA TBA Dec. 17th Valley Clarendon 8 pm Dec. 17th Valley Clarendon 6:30 pm Dec. 27-28th Canadian Tournament Canadian TBA Dec. 27-28th Canadian Tournament Canadian TBA Dec. 31st Memphis Memphis 12:00 pm Dec. 31st Memphis Memphis 12:00 pm Jan. 2nd Ascension Academy Clarendon 7:30 pm Jan. 3rd San Jacinto Clarendon 6:30 pm Jan. 3rd Childress Childress 7:30 pm Jan. 7th Claude Claude 6:30 pm Jan. 7th Claude Claude 8 pm Jan. 10th Vega Clarendon 6:30 pm Jan. 10th Vega Clarendon 8 pm Jan. 14th White Deer White Deer 6:30 pm Jan. 14th White Deer White Deer 8 pm Jan. 17th Panhandle Clarendon 6:30 pm Jan. 17th Panhandle Clarendon 8 pm Jan. 21st Open TBA TBA Jan. 21st Open TBA TBA Jan. 24th Claude Clarendon 6:30 pm Jan. 24th Claude Clarendon 8 pm Jan. 28th Vega Vega 6:30 pm Jan. 28th Vega Vega 8 pm Jan. 31st White Deer Clarendon 6:30 pm Jan. 31st White Deer Clarendon 8 pm Feb. 4th Panhandle Panhandle 6:30 pm Feb. 4th Panhandle Panhandle 8 pm

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lifetime resident of Clarendon where Texas 79116. help anyone who needed it, and was Subscribe Today. Call 874-2259. Obituaries he farmed and worked security at Sign our online guest book at generous to so many people and Hardin Pantex prior to his retirement. He www.RobertsonFuneral.com organizations. He loved traveling loved to piddle at his farm, playing and especially loved going to the Homer Watt Hardin, 90, died bridge, and enjoyed learning. He had mountains. He had always loved Wednesday, December 11, 2013, in Moss also served on the Soil Conservation motorcycles, but most of all, loved Amarillo. David Bryan Moss, 49, died board for several years. He was a his dog, Critter. Services were held Saturday, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in member of the First Baptist Church He was preceded in death by Joey & Brenda Lee December 14, 2013, in the First Bap- Clarendon. in Clarendon. his parents. Lee’s Insurance tist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Funeral services were held He was preceded in death by He is survived by his daughter, PO Box 189 • Clarendon, Texas 79226 Lance Wood, offi ciating. on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at his parents; his fi rst wife, Frankie; Hope Cummings and husband Corey Burial followed at Citizens Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ 806.874.2130 and his second wife, Ivon; 2 broth- of Clarendon; a son Casey Hunter Cemetery in Clarendon. Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. ers, W.K. Hardin and Hall Hardin; Moss; 2 sisters, Becky Horton and Arrangements were under Anthony Knowles, offi ciating. HOME • AUTO • LIFE • COMMERCIAL and 2 sisters, Ruth Cearley and Anna husband Tom of Amarillo, Carrie the direction of Robertson Funeral Arrangements were under Marie Estes. Moss of Clarendon; his companion Directors of Clarendon. the direction of Robertson Funeral He is survived by 2 sons, and sweet angel on earth, Tammy Homer was born October 25, Directors of Clarendon. TOP-O-TEXAS PLUMBING Wayne Hardin of Clarendon and Overstreet and her son Kenny Over- 1923, in Donley County to Watt Burial followed at the Good- Best Prices - The Water Heater Bargain House Dwight Hardin and wife Kassan- street, of Clarendon; and by his four- and Lola Sims Hardin. He married night Cemetery in Goodnight. New Water, Sewer & Gas Lines. Leaks Repaired dra of The Colony, Texas; a daugh- legged best friend, Critter. Frankie Annette Nash on January 14, David was born August 20, Amarillo, TX, “No Mileage or Travel Charge” ter, Cynthia Lindley and husband The family suggests that 1956, in Dallas. She preceded him 1964, in Memphis, Texas to Donald Tommy of Claude; a sister, Mary memorials be to the Donley Co. 4-H Phone: 800-693-3406 - Fax: 806-350-7981 in death on September 20, 1985. He Joe and Vivian Gayle Molder Texas Master Plumber License # M-20046 WSPS Kay Todd of Clovis, New Mexico; or to Clarendon Boy Scout Troop later married Ivon Ellis Goodman on Moss. He was a life-long resident 55 Years Experience. and several nieces and nephews. 433, c/o David Smith, PO Box 1050, November 22, 1990, in Clarendon. of Clarendon. David had been a The family requests that memo- Clarendon, Texas 79226. “Call a Professional” She preceded him in death on March mechanic most of his life, where rials be sent to America Supports Sign our online guest book at 31, 2006. He had served in military he was known to be able to fi x any- You Texas, PO Box 3218, Amarillo, www.RobertsonFuneral.com during World War II. He had been a thing. He was a hard worker, would

4:46 a.m. – EMS assist A Brice Sheriff’s Report 2:23 p.m. – EMS assist 4700 block CHECKING December 9, 2013 Co Rd 7 8:15 a.m. – EMS assist 287 & Co THESE VITAL SIGNS Rd 1 December 12, 2013 5:54 a.m. – EMS assist Community December 10, 2013 CAN SAVE A LIFE. Drug Combo May Help Lose the Most Weight Care Center 10:53 a.m. – EMS assist Clarendon According to the fi ndings of a recent clinical trial, combining 6:29 p.m. – EMS assist 3900 block Family Medical Center Drive FRIENDLY. Drive SAFE. phentermine and topiramate (Qsymia) may help those who are FM 1260 South 11:00 a.m. – Units pages to grass overweight lose more weight than if they took either medication 11:06 p.m. – EMS assist Clarendon fi res West of Giles alone or a sugar pill. Everybody in this trial was also encouraged High School 1:35 p.m. – Out @ Annex to eat healthy, exercise, and keep a record of all foods consumed. 12:10 p.m. – Loose livestock 1:45 p.m. – See caller 1200 block 1:36 p.m. – Out @ Annex Whether or not the study participant took the high or low dose of South Jackson 2:04 p.m. – Units paged vehicle acci- Qsymia, the average weight loss was close to 20 pounds after 7 3:00 p.m. – EMS assist Clarendon dent HWY 70 South months. Some researchers believe the lower dosage of Qsymia Family Medical Center might be more tolerable. 10:17 p.m. – See caller @ Clarendon December 13, 2013 The combination of two weight loss medications works in two College 10:51 a.m. – To jail one in custody different pathways to help people lose weight. Phentermine works 3:24 p.m. – Units paged – fi re – Co by increasing a chemical in the body that will make a person not December 11, 2013 Rd 7 feel hungry and more active. Although it is prescribed to reduce migraines and seizures, topiramate also helps people lose weight. Some of the side effects of Qsymia seen in the clinical trial include tingling in the skin, dry mouth, headache and constipation. Qsymia Morrow Drilling & Service can only be prescribed by a healthcare professional to help a Hwy. 287 West, Clarendon person lose weight. Water Well Specialist • Turnkey Systems Solar Windmill • Electric Irrigation Slow down & watch for detours in work zones. On highways, know Mike’s 30 Years Experience the posted speed & drive to road conditions. And always watch for cyclists & pedestrians. Thanks, you’re a lifesaver. PHARMACY John E. Morrow (806)874-2704 • (806)662-3943 Call 874-3554 or Toll Free 800-766-2089 Hwy 287 West • Clarendon, Texas

From The Donley County Gin The Clarendon Enterprise • December 19, 2013 9 Call in your ad at 874-2259 Deadline:Dead Monday @ 5 p.m. Prepayment required. classiÀ eds Visa / MasterCard accepted.

MEETINGS FOR RENT THANK YOU PUBLIC NOTICE REAL ESTATE

Clarendon Lodge #700 AF&AM FOR RENT: One bedroom house. Call 359- DUE TO HEATH REASONS I have two dogs must also mail a copy of their request for inter- Stated meeting: Second Mondays, 9395. needing a good home. They are both house- vention to all parties in the docket and all per- The family is interested in selling land belonging 7:30 p.m. Refreshments at 6:30 broken and have current shots. One is a reg- sons that have pending motions to intervene p.m. Practice: Fourth Mondays, FOR RENT: 3 bedroom trailer house. Call 359- istered blue heeler and territorial. The other is at or before the time the request for interven- to the C.B. Morris Company and the Horace A. 7 p.m. Jim Owens - W.M., Grett 9395 for more information. still a puppy and is as sweet as can be and tion is mailed to the PUC. The deadline for Betts - Secretary. 2 B 1, ASK 1 great with kids. Call Clarendon Vet OfÀ ce at intervention in this proceeding is January 24, and Naomi M. Green Trust FOR RENT: one bedroom home. For more infor- 874-3544 for more information. 2014, and the PUC should receive a letter from Donley County Memorial Post mation call 874-0043. anyone requesting intervention by that date. Please contact: Patricia Green Friesen•972-335-6838 or [email protected] 7782 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Copies of the Application and the map illustrat- Meets À rst Tuesday at 7 p.m. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom. Call 874-0043 for THANK YOU ing the facilities are available in Greenbelt’s 822-VETS. more information. ofÀ ces at 706 10th Street, Wellington, Texas 79095. Arrangements to obtain additional OUR FAMILY WOULD like to express our deep- information, or view or obtain a copy of the Jim Garland Real Estate MLS Clarendon Lions Club Regular SERVICES est gratitude to those who called, visited, Application or map, may be made by contact- meeting each Tuesday at noon. brought food, and prayed for our family in our ing Stan McClendon of Greenbelt at (806) Ashlee Estlack, Boss Lion. Roger time of need. Your loving support showed us 447-2536. In addition, copies of same may 806-874-3757 Estlack, Secretary STEVE PHELPS PLBG, HTG & AC Service, all the true meaning of community and we feel be obtained by contacting Mark Schwirtz of Repair & Parts 806-874-1675 M12746 blesses to be a part of this wonderful com- Golden Spread at 905 S. Fillmore Street, Suite • 169.42 acs. Ashtola. Well, Pens, Shed. Clarendon Chamber of Commerce Regular TACB3255E munity. A special thanks to the Donley County 220, Amarillo, Texas 79101 or by calling (806) Surrounded by irrigated crops, deer, and birds. meeting 2nd Thursday each month at 5:30 Sheriff’s OfÀ ce, Clarendon EMS, Clarendon 379-7766 during normal business hours. p.m. at Burton Memorial Library. ROTTOTILLING, BRUSH HOGGING, MOWING, Volunteer Fire Department, and Robertson handyman services, and gopher control. Call Funeral Directors. Jobobs Services today for your free estimate Trudy Casto DONLEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT will Big E Meeting Listings only $8.50 per month. 806-205-0270. 11-ctfc Paige & Kellan Roberts accept proposals for an ambulance purchase. Call 874-2259 to have your club or organiza- Will Drackley Ambulance must meet or exceed the current tion meeting listed. Tyler & Terra Drackley KKK-1822 speciÀ cations. Joe T. Lovell Real Estate Destiney Pate To receive a copy of the Proposal and Speci- rd REAL ESTATE À cations contact Anna Howard at 806-874- 202 W. 3 St. 2233 or via email at donleyems@amaonline. Call 806-874-9318 to schedule a showing ANNOUNCEMENTS th HOUSE FOR SALE: 304 East 6 Street. 2 bed- PUBLIC NOTICE com room and one bath. $35,500 or OBO. 806- Proposals must be received by 1:00 p.m. Janu- of the following listings. 205-1257 or 806-418-3093. ary 3, 2014. Proposals must be sent via email MERRY CHRISTMAS to Joyce Jackson and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November family from your big sister. to [email protected] or by mail sent 22, 2013, Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Inc., to the Anna Howard “Ambulance proposal” Box Visit HOME FOR SALE: 3 bedroom and 2 bath, (Greenbelt) and Golden Spread Electric Coop- 1240 Three Medical Drive Clarendon Texas one car detached garage, fenced back- erative (Golden Spread) À led a joint applica- 79226 CITY OF HOWARDWICK yard, brick, new roof, and new ac/heater tion (Application) with the Public Utility Com- Estimated date of award January 21, 2014. www.joetlovellrealestate.com NEW HOURS unit. Located at 924 Jefferson. 806-336- mission of Texas (PUC) under Section 37.154 Donley County Hospital District reserves the to view pictures and details. Monday - Friday 2600 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act. The case right to negotiate with any/all proposers before 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. has been assigned Docket No. 42037. and after submission of proposal. Donley CLARENDON Starting January 2nd In the Application, Greenbelt and Golden County Hospital District reserves the right to Questions please call 874-2222 HELP WANTED Spread request that the PUC approve their reject any or all proposals and to waive tech- proposal to transfer the CCN rights concerning nicalities. HOUSE AND 2 1/2 ACRES, M/L, OF BEST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT certain transmission facilities from Greenbelt MEMPHIS CONVALESCENT CENTER has PROPERTY IN CLARENDON- some modern upgrades - potential for more - to Golden Spread. No new facilities are pro- PROPERTY HAS FRONTAGE ON US HWY 287 ON NORTH, SIMS ST ON WEST immediate opening for maintenance supervi- posed and the boundaries of Greenbelt’s ser- CLARENDON COLLEGE Saints' Roost Museum sor. This applicant must be able to multitask, vice area are not affected by the Application. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND 3RD ST ON SOUTH - an excellent investment for $135,000. 610 East Harrington self starter and complete tasks in a timely Both Greenbelt and Golden Spread are RFP # 10050 Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. manner. Maintenance experiences a plus engaged in the transmission of electricity Clarendon College is soliciting proposals to dig and applicant must be able to use computer under certiÀ cates of convenience and neces- out and replace sewer, install new handicap GREENBELT LAKE Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. systems to monitor task completion that keep sity (CCN). Greenbelt owns and operates toilet and sink to meet ADA requirements. facility in compliance with State regulations. For full information, any questions, or to approximately 1 mile of high voltage transmis- CUSTOM BUILT WITH MANY EXTRAS -3 b/r - 2 full baths - large great room Open for appointments. Compensation will be based on experience sion lines, 5 substations with high-side facili- schedule a site visit please contact: Annette and knowledge of the position. Come see Ferguson, Clarendon College, (806) 874-4803 w/ vaulted ceiling & fi replace - modern kitchen w/plentiful cabinet & counter top th ties, and associated SCADA equipment in the Call 874-2071. Nita Massey, Administrator at 1415 N 18 Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Those or email: annette.ferguson@clarendoncollege. space - formal dining room plus seperate breakfast nook - 900 sq ft att garage - b/yard Street Memphis, Texas or call 806-259-3566 facilities are located in Wheeler, Donley and edu. deck and also contrete patio - fenced b/yard - garden house plus large shop/storage to apply. Proposals are to be received at Clarendon Col- Collingsworth Counties. Greenbelt proposes bldg. - sprinklers front & back - all on 4 lots @ 202 Sunfi sh close to Country Club for FACILITIES AVAILABLE - Family Reunions, lege, P.O. Box 968, Clarendon, Texas 79226, to sell all of these facilities to Golden Spread. $239,500. (OWNER OCCUPIED - SHOW BY APPONTMENT) Receptions, Business Meetings, Club Func- MEMPHIS CONVALESCENT CENTER has The estimated sales price is approximately fax to (806) 874-1483, or email to annette_fer- tions, and more. Clarendon Lions Hall, 111 opening for Transport Aide. Transport aide $513,313.89. Following the transaction, [email protected] by 10:00 a.m. 3 BEDROOM - 4 BATH - WITH NEW ROOF - large tress & lots of shrubbery - W. Fourth. Call Melinda at 874-3521 for rental must be a certiÀ ed aide 25 years of age or Greenbelt will continue to operate and main- CST, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 (the due deer, turkey and wild birds enjoy this place and so will you - West side of lake on Lease information. more with a Texas certiÀ cation in good stand- tain the facilities. date). Clarendon College reserves the right Lots #27 - for $145,000. REDUCED TO 137,500. ing with the State of Texas. This position is on a Additional information about this docket is to negotiate with any/all proposers at any need basis but aide could also be working the available from the PUC’s website at www.puc. time, before or after submission of a proposal. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate adver- Á oor when needed for hours as well. Transport state.tx.us, or you may contact the PUC’s Cus- Clarendon College reserves the right to reject HEDLEY tising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair any or all proposals and to waive technicalities. Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise is taking residents to doctor appointments to tomer Assistance Hotline at (512) 936-7120 surrounding towns such as Childress and Ama- Estimated date of award is January 16, 2014. "any preference, limitation, or discrimination or (888) 782-8477. Hearing-and speech- GILES COMMUNITY - 3 b/r - 2 baths on 1.27 acres with abundant deer & turkey based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, rillo mostly. Call 806-259-3566 or come by impaired individuals with text telephones (TTY) familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any 1415 N 18th Street in Memphis, Texas to apply. @ 3606 CR 29 for $69,500.****MAJOR REDUCTION - NEW PRICE $59,500.**** such preference, limitation, or discrimination." Familial status may contact the PUC’s Customer Assistance CLARENDON COLLEGE includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal Hotline at (512) 936-7136 or (800) 735-2989. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of CLARENDON COLLEGE INVITES applications In addition to the intervention deadline, other RFP # 10051 children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept for the following positions: Women’s Volleyball any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. important deadlines may already exist that Clarendon College is soliciting proposals for CLAUDE (RURAL) Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised Coach/Instructor: Min. of 3-years volleyball affect your participation in this docket. You nursing equipment and supplies. in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. coach experience at high school level or above should review the orders and other À lings For detailed item information please contact: LIKE NEW - 2800 sq ft DOUBLE WIDE AND 5 ACRES - 4 mi West Claude To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669- is required. A min. of a bachelor’s degree already made in the docket. Tex Buckhaults, Clarendon College, (806) 874- 9777. The toll-free telephone number of the hearing impaired on pavement - ALL NEW APPLIANCES, KITCHEN CABINETS & FLOORING - is 1-800-927-9275. is required, a Master’s degree is preferred; Persons who wish to intervene in the proceed- 4807 or email: tex.buckhaults@clarendoncol- CLASSIFIED AD RATES are $8.00 for the fi rst 15 Developmental Mathematics/ Mathematics ing or comment upon the applicant’s applica- lege.edu. central h/a - 3-car port - fenced yard - good well - $127,500. Phil 683-9345 words and 15¢ for each additional word. Special type- Instructor: Min. of master’s degree with mini- tion should mail the original and 10 copies of Proposals are to be received at Clarendon Col- faces or boxes are extra. mum 18 graduate hours in math is required. THANK YOU NOTES are $10.00 for the fi rst 40 words their requests to intervene or their comments lege, P.O. Box 968, Clarendon, Texas 79226 and 15¢ for each additional word. Screening of applicants begins immediately to: or fax to (806) 874-3201 by 1:00 p.m. C.S.T. RANCH AND FARMLAND DEADLINES are 5:00 p.m. each Monday, subject to and will continue until positions are À lled. Public Utility Commission of Texas on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 (the due date). change for special editions and holidays. Please send completed application, resume, Central Records Clarendon College reserves the right to negoti- PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED on all ads except for EXCEPTIONAL 2272 ACRE OPERATING AND HUNTING RANCH IN THE customers with established accounts. Visa and college transcripts, and references to: Ashlee Attn: Filing Clerk ate with any/all proposers at any time, before MasterCard accepted. Estlack, Assistant to the President, Clarendon 1701 N. Congress Avenue or after submission of a proposal. 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