Edes Faces Charges Related to Boy's Death

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www.ClarendonLive.com Single 00 Edes faces charges related to boy’s death Copy $1 A Clarendon woman is out Northwest Texas that she had care, set at $1 million. According to pre- on bond this week, facing a felony Hospital in Ama- custody, or con- vious reports, Babcock had only THIS WEEK charge related to the death of her rillo, and author- trol of the child recently met his son and only had 2 The Democrats continue grandson, Chance Jones, last year. ities believe his at that time. custody of him for a few weeks their tradition of spending Gayle Edes, age 67, was death could have “She was before, according to investigators, he money. indicted by the Donley County been prevented helping take care began abusing the boy on December 4 A surprise donation lights Grand Jury last Wednesday, January if Edes had of him, which 24, 2010, and continued abusing him up faces at the Donley County 4, 2012, on the fi rst degree felony reported what puts a greater until January 4, 2011. Senior Citizens Center. charge of Injury to a Child by Omis- was going on or burden on her An autopsy conducted January 5 Two Clarendon Bronco sion, District Attorney Luke Inman taken action. to protect the 6, 2011, revealed that the boy died cheerleaders perform in said. She was arrested by Donley “She knew Gayle Edes Chance Jones Robert Babcock child,” Black- from blunt force trauma to the head London, England. County Sheriff Butch Blackburn that for two weeks burn said. and that he also suffered internal 6 And the Broncos beat White evening, and arraigned by Justice of and helped hide the fact that the boy present the case against Edes to the Edes was taken to the Colling- injuries from trauma to the torso. Deer at the buzzer. the Peace Connie Havens, who set was being abused,” Sheriff Black- Grand Jury last week. sworth County Jail for holding fol- Investigators at the time called the All this and much more as The Enterprise bond at $50,000. burn said. “She made a conscious “I’ve wanted to arrest her since lowing her arrest and posted bond case the worse they had ever worked. reports in this week’s amazing edition! The arrest came exactly one year decision not get him medical care.” about January 14,” Blackburn said. the next day. If convicted, Edes District Attorney Inman would after local authorities were called to Blackburn said he would have Court records allege that on could face a sentence of fi ve to 99 not comment last week on the the rural Donley County residence of charged Edes much earlier in the January 3, 2011, Edes intentionally years or life in prison and a fi ne up charges facing Gayle Edes, saying Ag conference to Edes’ son, Robert Babcock, where investigation but said he held off or knowingly, by omission, caused to $10,000. that his offi ce is focused right now they found four-year-old Jones unre- because the district attorney wanted serious bodily injury to Chance Babcock remains in the Donley on the charges against Babcock, be held here Friday sponsive and obviously beaten. more information. He said the DA Mark Jones by her failure to get County Jail facing a capital murder whose trial has been moved to Hall The North West Texas Jones died the next morning at fi nally got enough information to medical attention for the boy and charge in Jones’ death with a bond County. Ag Conference will be held in Clarendon at the Donley County Activity Center on Friday, Janu- ary 13, with registration from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. A $10 participation Fikes buys fee will be required at the time of registration to offset meeting cost. 63 Taylor Topics for this year’s confer- ence will include “Watering for the Future” presented by Nick Food Marts Kenny, Texas AgriLife Extension A Temple, Texas, company Irrigation Specialist; “Thoughts announced this week that it has pur- for Controlling Weeds in 2012,” chased 63 Taylor Food Mart Stores presented by Dr. Peter Dotray, from Taylor Petroleum Company Texas AgriLife Extension Weed based in Amarillo, Texas, two of Specialist; “Cotton Disease Man- which are operated in Clarendon. agement,” presented by Dr. Jason Fikes Wholesale Inc., parent Woodward, Extension Plant company of the 194-location CEFCO Pathologist; “Soil Testing,” pre- Convenience Stores Chain based in sented by Fred Vocasek, Senior Temple said in a press release that Lab Agronomist Serv-Tech Labo- it had acquired the retail interests ratories; and “Pesticide Laws and of the Taylor Food Marts located in Regulations,” presented by Levon West Texas, Oklahoma, and New Harmon, Texas Department of Mexico. Terms of the agreement Agriculture. were not disclosed. A meal will also be served “We are pleased to welcome the along with Industry seed and Taylor Food Mart Team and Stores chemical representative updates into our Fikes/CEFCO Convenience will be presented. Participants Store Family” said James Fikes, will receive fi ve CEU credits President and CEO of Fikes Whole- toward there pesticide applicator sale Inc. “This agreement truly License requirements. Participant represents a win-win for all parties will be asked to please RSVP to involved and we look forward to the Donley County Extension serving our customers in these new Offi ce by Thursday, January 12, at market areas with immediate plans 2 p.m. to assure meal head count. to resupply depleted inventories”. If you have any questions or “The addition of the Taylor special needs, contact Leonard Stores coupled with the August 2011 Haynes at 806-874-2141 or by acquisition of the 69 store Food Fast cell at 806-282-7680. Store group has helped our company grow to a 257 Store Chain operating Higher Focus to be in seven states” said Fikes. Fikes Wholesale, Inc. is a 60+ in Claude Feb. 4 year old company that began as a fuel Higher Focus Ministries is A winning kiss distributor. The company employs excited to announce they will be Scottie Rodriguez shows some love to her Reserve Grand Champion Lamb at the annual Donley County Junior Livestock Show Sat- more than 2,000 people across the in Claude on Saturday, Febru- urday. Check out photos of all the winners on page eight of this week’s issue. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / KARI LINDSEY southern United States. ary 4, at 7:00 p.m. for the Higher CEFCO Convenience Stores Focus Crusade. operates stores in Texas, Alabama, There is no admission fee Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, for the crusade and doors open at Cobb, Williams top beef exhibitors New Mexico, and Arkansas and 6:30 p.m. for this non-denomina- employs more than 2,000 team tional event. The crusade is being members chain-wide. held in the Armstrong County Junior Livestock show raises $60k for Donley County youth Community Center located south Trevor Cobb and Tylee Wil- Kaden Bennett and Tylee Wil- and third (Class 101).Brenden Dalton Benson, fourth (Class 702); on Hurley Ave. liams exhibited the top animals in liams, Reserve Breed Champions; Hough, third (Class 102) Klaiton Moore, fourth (Class 703); Special musical guests the Beef Division during the annual Brittney McAnear, fi rst (Class 401); Goats: Kylie Phillips, Grand Caylor Monroe, fourth (Class 801); Shooting of include the Christian band FADE Donley County Junior Livestock Kelsey McAnear, fi rst (Class 402); Champion; Chardy Craft, Reserve Kyle Lindsey, fi fth (Class 702); and Christian rap artists J Da Show last Saturday at the new Hannah Hommel, fi rst (Class 403); Grand; Abby Tolbert, second (Class David Johnston, fi fth (Class 703); Truth and A-Ron. Message by hunter under Donley County Activity Center. John Pigg, fi rst (Class 404); Kassie 201); Izzy Craft, second (Class Hannah Hommel, fi fth (Class 801); Higher Focus Ministries Co- Cobb exhibited the Grand O’Dell, second (Class 401); Tylee 202); Kolt Stevenson, third (Class Payton Havens, sixth (Class 703); Founder, Steve Patterson. Champion Steer; and Williams had Williams, second (Class 402); Seth 202); Swine-Gilt: Tres Hommel, investigation For more information visit the Grand Champion Heifer. Ruthardt, second and third(Class Swine: Austin Adams, Grand Grand Champion; Kati Adams, Investigators are still looking www.higherfocus.org. Other top winners were Lilly 403); Daquawne “Pumpkin” Oliver, Champion; Kati Adams, Reserve Reserve Grand; Lane Cabler, fi rst for answers in the case of a 63-year- Carr and her Grand Champion second (Class 404); Trevor Cobb, Grand; Coltin Kingston, fi rst (Class (Class 501); Shelby Musick, fi rst old Amarillo man who was shot last Tax forms at Library Lamb; Kylie Phillips’ Grand Cham- second (Class 405); Austin Adams, 601); Kassie O’Dell, fi rst and (Class 502); Kyler Lamberson, Wednesday night, January 4, while Federal income tax return pion Goat, Austin Adams’ Grand second (Class 406); Chris Black- second (Class 602); Kati Adams, second (Class 501); Jacob Pigg, hunting in Briscoe County. forms are now available at Burton Champion Swine, and Tres Hommel burn, third (Class 402);Kati Adams, fi rst (Class 603); Kyla O’Dell, fi rst second (Class 502); Porshe Hen- Sava Garcia, Jr., was reportedly Memorial Library. Forms include with his Grand Champion Gilt. third (Class 404); Jayson Pigg, third (Class 701); Austin Adams, second derson, second (Class 503); Hannah hunting on the Prairie Dog Town basic 1040 forms, schedules, A total of 62 young people (Class 405); Tres Hommel, third (Class 702); Denver Chambless, Hommel, second (Class 504); Clay Fork of the Red River near the bridge and workbooks. Library is open from the Donley County 4-H Club (Class 406); Caden Farris, fourth fi rst (Class 703); Klaiton Moore, Ward, third (Class 501); Parker on Texas Highway 256 when he was 9:00a.m. till 5:00p.m. Monday and local FFA chapters showed 98 (Class 404); Casey Jo Haney, fourth fi rst (Class 801); Porshe Hen- Womack, third (Class 502); Seth shot once in the shoulder between through Friday or Call 874-3685. animals. Last year 70 kids showed (Class 405) derson, fi rst (Class 802); Payton Greer, third (Class 503); Lilly 3:30 and 6 p.m. 105 animals. Heifers: Tylee Williams, Grand Havens, second (Class 601); Jake Carr, third (Class 504); Ryan Ward, Donley County Sheriff Butch Figures show that the sale and Reserve Grand Champion; Owens, second (Class 603); Shelby fourth (Class 501); Iago Alverez Blackburn said Garcia reportedly CC students must brought in about $60,000,which Tres Hommel, fi rst (Class 301); Musick, second (Class 701); David Olcina, fourth (Class 502); Cody walked for some distance before get meningitis shot included the sale and add on dona- Kae Hewett, fi rst (Class 302); Kae Johnston, second (Class 702); Jade Cabler, fourth (Class 503); Justin collapsing and then being found by Students looking to begin tions according to Leonard Haynes, Hewett, second (Class 303); Chris Benson, second (Class 703); Kati Riggs, fourth (Class 504). Antonio Padilla, Jr., age 53 of Spring classes at Clarendon College next Donley County Extension Agent Shults, second (Class 301); Jaimie Adams, second (Class 801); Tres Showmanship Awards: Lambs Lake. The two men were hunting week need to add one more item – Ag and Natural Resources. That Vinson, second (Class 302); Jacob Hommel, second (Class 802); Kyla – Brenden Hough, junior, Scottie together. to their “to do” list. CC reports number may increase in the fi nal Hewett, second and third (Class O’Dell, third (Class 601); Cole Rodriguez, senior; Goats – Abby Padilla transported Garcia into that all new students are under tally as more donations are received. 303 and 302); Shelby Musick, third Ward, third (Class 702 and 703); Tolbert, junior, Kylie Phillips, Donley County where they were met the age of 30 are required to have Complete results were: (Class 303); Hannah Hommel, third Shelby O’Keefe, third (Class 801); senior; Swine – Hannah Hommel, by local EMS personnel about eight proof of a Bacterial Meningitis Steers: Trevor Cobb, Grand (Class 304). Austin Adams, third (Class 802); junior, Coltin Kingston, senior; miles south of Clarendon. Garcia Vaccination on or before Janu- Champion; Kaden Bennett, Reserve Lambs: Lilly Carr, Grand David Bell, fourth (Class 601); Cattle – Kelsey McAnear, junior, was then transported to Clarendon ary 17 or they won’t be allowed Grand; Trevor Cobb, Breed Cham- Champion; Scottie Rodriguez, Collin Monro, fourth (Class 602); Austin Adams, senior; Pee Wee and airlifted to Northwest Texas to attend classes. For information, pion (Class 406); Kelsey McA- Reserve Grand; Skyler White, fi rst Ethan Naylor, fourth (Class 603); Lamb and Goat – Heather Hough; Hospital in Amarillo where he visit www.clarendoncollege.edu. near, Breed Champion (Class 402); (Class 101); Maci White, second Kari O’Dell, fourth (Class 701); and Pee Wee Swine – Coyt Tucheck. See ‘Shooting’ on page 3. THE CLARENDON 2 OPINION The Clarendon Enterprise • January 12, 2012 Enterprise 134th Year, Series 3, Vol. XXIII, No. 2 • E16.48 The Clarendon Enterprise (USPS 947040, ISSN guest commentary 1088-9698) is published each Thursday by Roger The undependable wealthy taxpayer A. Estlack at 105 S. Kearney Street, Clarendon, Texas 79226-1110. Periodicals postage paid at Clarendon, Texas 79226-1110. Copyright © 2012. By Brendan Miniter revenues from 2007-08.” A collapse in 15 percent of GDP, down from 18% or All rights reserved. The President recently took the taxes paid by the wealthy put the state more in recent years. Democrats This paper’s fi rst duty is to print all the news that is stage in Osawatomie, Kansas and deliv- into the red. Back in the early 2000s, when fi t to print, honestly and fairly to all, unbiased by any consideration even its own editorial opinion. ered what looks to be his administra- The second example is New York. A public offi cials thought tax revenues tion’s defi nitive statement on income Any erroneous refl ection upon the character, stand- full fi fth of the Empire State’s revenues from the wealthy would remain robust, ing, or reputation of any person, fi rm, or corporation just keep on inequality. come from taxes on fi nancial companies. it looked like the feds might actually pay which may occur in the columns of The Clarendon Enterprise will be gladly corrected upon being Obama called this a “make or break So the economic collapse of the past few off the national debt. Today, with spend- brought to the attention of the management. it” moment for the American middle years has led to plummeting revenues ing far outstrips revenues total federal ENTERPRISE STAFF spending class. And he made it explicitly clear his and a huge increase in public debt. In debt has climbed to $15 trillion. favored solution for inequality is higher June 2007, the sixteen highest taxed This is spike in national debt is pre- Roger A. Estlack By Richard W. Rahn, Cato Institute taxes on the rich, calling the current banks paid $173 million to the New York cisely the danger of a tax system overly Publisher & Editor tax rules on top earners “the height of treasury. A year later, as the country dependent the rich. And it’s a very good Ashlee Estlack Despite pledges to cut spending by the new unfairness.” was about to plunge into fi nancial panic, reason to believe that hiking rates on the Contributing Editor Republican House majority, it appears spending during This idea is picking up steam well those same fi rms paid just $5 million in “one percent” won’t solve our budget the current fi scal year, which ends on Sept. 30, will beyond the Democratic caucus. Even state taxes – a 97 percent decrease. problems. Anndria Newhouse actually be greater than in fi scal 2011. The House Warren Buffet wants higher rates on the For all the trouble they have had, The truth is that the wealthy are Offi ce Director Republicans were fi lled with good intentions, but they wealthy. In this push, however, tax activ- at least California and New York have unreliable taxpayers because their Tara Hogan got snookered by President Obama and Senate Major- ists are ignoring an inconvenient truth: confronted their budget problems in real income is volatile. So a deadlocked Ads & Classifi eds ity Leader Harry Reid. Fool me once, shame on you. a tax system heavily dependent on the time – however misguided their tax-rate- super committee might have saved us wealthy is highly volatile and a breeding Fool me twice, shame on me. raising approach. from a Washington deal that would have CORRESPONDENTS The Tea Party crowd and other Americans who ground for bitter budget battles. Our third example – the federal left us more dependent an unstable tax Peggy Cockerham believe in fi scal responsibility are unlikely to be toler- Consider three examples. government – shows us that putting off source – the rich – and thereby has pro- Howardwick ant of and re – elect Republicans who are so incom- The fi rst is California. The Golden the day of reckoning doesn’t make it vided us with an opportunity to debate petent that they cannot reduce federal spending and State has been stumbling for years. We easier to solve defi cit problems. a reliable solution to our debt problems: Sandy Anderberg Clarendon Sports continue to fund programs that most of their voters can blame its economic woes on a wide According to data from the IRS, economic growth. oppose. The Constitution is clear. Article I, Section 9 range of things, including environmental between 2007 and 2009, the number of Instead of seeking to tax the rich, Tangela Copelin states, “No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury regulations, unstable electricity markets, tax fi lers with reported incomes of $1 we would do better to curb excessive Hedley Sports but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.” and tax rates that have driven businesses million or more decreased from 390,000 spending and concentrate on enact- Kari Lindsey That is, only Congress can authorize the spending of to Colorado, Texas and elsewhere. But to 237,000. As a result, the taxes paid ing policies, such as tax simplifi cation, Photographer we can also see that its budget defi cits money. by this group dropped 42 percent – from aimed at sparking economic growth. Kathy Spier are, in large part, due to movement in It is true that the Republicans only control one $309 billion to $178 billion. The drop- With growth all things are possible. We Hedley one category of taxpayers. half of Congress, the House, and that many of the off in tax payments gets steeper the can lower unemployment, raise living From 2007 to 2008, California saw Senate Democrats want higher spending, so the House higher up the income ladder you go. standards, and pay down our national a sharp decline in taxes paid by those CONTACT INFORMATION Republicans are not going to be able to get all of the In the same period, the number of debts. What’s more, in a booming with incomes above $200,000 a year. spending reductions they wish. But it also is true that Americans with incomes of $10 million economy we’ll also likely fi nd that the Phone After crunching the numbers, UCLA the House Republicans can insist on reductions in or more fell by 55 percent – from 18,394 wealthy are once again paying a bumper 806.874.2259 professors Andrew G. Atkeson and Wil- overall spending and, particularly, get rid of unpopular to 8,274 – causing tax revenue from this crop in taxes. liam E. Simon Jr. concluded in January Brendan Miniter is Senior Editorial Director Fax and nonessential programs as a price for passing any category to drop by 51 percent. Fall- that this decline accounted for “fully ing tax revenue from the rich is a huge at the George W. Bush Institute and editor of 806.874.2423 of the necessary appropriations bills. the forthcoming book on economic growth, 93 percent of the decline in total tax reason federal revenues are now just The Republicans allowed themselves to get The 4% Solution, published by Crown. E-Mail snookered last year by not insisting on the “regu- [email protected] lar order,” whereby both the House and Senate are Web Site required to pass a budget resolution that sets the www.ClarendonLive.com framework for overall spending. 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COMPETES Act is to encourage our lem if he threatened to veto the specifi c appropriation gies and research, our university-based This capitol young people to take science and engi- The Texas Panhandle’s bill or continuing resolution and thereby shut down the innovation hubs are also magnets for vision has neering courses in college, so they can First Newspaper government if the items were not included. savvy entrepreneurs, new businesses and paid off. First, comment keep our economy strong in the future THE CLARENDON NEWS, established June 1, 1878 industries – and for the new jobs that by increas- through research and innovation. with which have merged: The Clarendon Traveler, Republicans could start by insisting that no by sen. kay bailey hutchison February 1889; The Clarendon Journal, November expenditure for salaries could be made for people they create. ing cross- This past year, one Texas high 1891; The Banner-Stockman, October 1893; The Agitator, February 1899; The Clarendon Times, not properly appointed with the advice and consent This past year, our state’s leader- disciplinary science in our state we have school student stood out: Shree Bose of May 1908; The Donley County Leader, March 12, ship in the fi elds of science, technology, improved the quality and impact of the Fort Worth. Following in the footsteps 1929; The Clarendon Press, May 18, 1972; and The of the Senate as called for in the Constitution – that Clarendon Enterprise, March 14, 1996. is, phony, non – recess appointments would not be engineering and math (STEM) was research that Texas produces. Second, of giants like Dr. Beutler, Shree won  funded. underscored by the international recogni- TAMEST has been a terrifi c tool for the 2011 Google Science Fair’s $50,000 The GOP and others have rightly complained tion garnered by two of Texas’ brightest attracting the best scientifi c talent to our Grand Prize Award for her research on Member 2012 about regulatory excess, but they need to put some stars, one a distinguished scientist with state. Third, since TAMEST’s creation ovarian cancer, which she conducted teeth in these complaints by refusing to allow funding decades of experience and the other a in 2004, Texas’ share of federal research with her mentor at the University of high school student beginning her career. and development dollars to universities North Texas. for regulations that have not been justifi ed by a truly Dr. Bruce Beutler of The University has increased to more than $1.8 billion Shree’s achievements underscore independent cost – benefi t analysis, so the Environ- of Texas Southwestern Medical Center annually – from 6th to 3rd in the nation. our nation’s need to develop (many) mental Protection Agency could not get away with won the 2011 Nobel Prize in physiology On January 11th, TAMEST will kick more math and science graduates. We National Newspaper Association unnecessarily attempting to shut down many needed / medicine. His research enables scien- off its 9th Annual Conference in Hous- must inspire our students to pursue power plants. The cost – benefi t requirement also tists and doctors to understand humans’ ton – welcoming 17 new members – all STEM fi elds at an early age, and that should be applied to the Internal Revenue Service and abilities to respond to infectious diseases of whom have achieved membership in depends in large part on having enough Treasury so they could not continue such outrages and cancer, and is helping to develop the national academies, as is required teachers trained in the STEM fi elds. Texas Press Association as making it almost impossible for Americans living new treatments for a broad spectrum of for every scientist, engineer, and doctor The UTEACH program, which was abroad to get bank accounts and driving hundreds of diseases. As a member of The Academy invited to join TAMEST. originally started at the University of billions of dollars of foreign capital out of the United of Medicine, Engineering, and Science As successful farmers know, you Texas, is helping to meet that challenge States. of Texas (TAMEST), and now as the can’t eat your seed corn. Likewise, by allowing undergraduates to earn a West Texas Press Association Republicans may not be able to reduce spending state’s 10th living Nobel Prize laureate, America must continue investing in core degree in a STEM fi eld while pur- greatly until they have control of both houses of Con- Dr. Beutler proudly carries on the Texas research to foster the innovation that suing teacher training and certifi cation. gress, but they can stop specifi c spending programs tradition of achievement in the STEM fuels our economy. A year ago last As we celebrate the successes that have little or no popular support and do great fi elds. month, the America COMPETES Act, of our newest Nobel Laureate and damage. They need to insist on the regular order and TAMEST took shape in 2004, legislation to reauthorize the key sci- our Google Science Fair winner, let’s Panhandle Press Association provide their list of non – starters now and not wait when I joined with Nobel Laureates Dr. ence agencies responsible for supporting remember that the future will belong until the next budget crisis when, once again, they are Michael Brown of UT Southwestern basic research, was approved by strong, to those who press further and faster in likely to get snookered. and the late Dr. Richard Smalley of Rice bipartisan majorities of Congress. As the science and math. America must lead University to create a means for our ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate the way. Richard W. Rahn is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute and chairman of the Institute for Global Economic Growth. state’s best scientists in all fi elds to share Commerce Committee, which brought information and knowledge. We wanted forward this legislation, I’m also proud 2010 The Clarendon Enterprise • January 12, 2012 NEWS 3 Appraisal District offers new contact methods Under a new law, chief apprais- be entered fi rst, ensuring what • The chief appraiser may deter- “Everything under one roof!” ers of county appraisal districts, electronic means of delivery are mine the medium, format, content appraisal districts, and appraisal acceptable. If you are interested in and method to be used for electronic review boards may communicate receiving communications in elec- communications other than notices THE CLARENDON electronically through email or other tronic format, you should contact required by Section 25.19 of the methods with property owners or your local appraisal district. Tax Code, which are prescribed by their designated representatives. • Public notice regarding the Comptroller rule. According to a press release availability of agreement forms • A decision by the chief from the Donley County Appraisal authorizing electronic communica- appraiser not to enter into agree- District, written agreements are tions may be published in a news- ments may not be the subject of an OUTPOST required for notices and other docu- paper of general circulation in the appraisal review board protest, a US 287 WEST • CLARENDON, TEXAS ments to be delivered electronically district on or before Feb. 1 each year, lawsuit or a complaint to the Texas in place of mailing. or agreement forms may be deliv- Dept. of Licensing and Regulation. CALL: 874-5201 • OPEN DAILY 6 A.M. TO 10 P.M. • PHARMACY: 874-5202 Certain guidelines must be fol- ered on or before Feb. 1 each year to For more information, contact: lowed for this local option: property owners shown on the certi- Donley Appraisal District, PO Box AD GOOD THRU: JAN. 18, 2012 • Written agreements with fi ed appraisal roll for the preceding 1220, Clarendon TX 79226 or call the county appraisal district must tax year. (806) 874-2744.

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Money drain The Clarendon Volunteer Fire Dept. and local TxDOT personnel were called to an accident at US 287 at Carhart Street Monday morning after a pickup driven by Clayton Crofoot of Clarendon ran into a westbound Kensworth tractor –trailer rig, impacting the passenger side diesel tank. Fuel spilled on the highway and was cleaned up that day. Donley County Deputy Mike Spier said Crofoot reported that he did not see the truck as he was turning on to the highway from Carhart Street. He was issued a citation for making an unsafe turn. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK Shooting: Where’s Beanie Ballz Continued from page one underwent surgery. Blackburn said Your Card? These soft, cuddly ballz make Garcia was in stable condition last Business Cards • Flyers • Brochures Thursday morning. Envelopes • Stationery • Posters the perfect Valentine’s Gift! The Briscoe County Sheriff’s Postcards • Promotional Items Offi ce believes the shooting to be $ 88 accidental and says a white pickup Call Today! 806-874-2259 20 was seen under the bridge prior to the shooting and is currently being sought by law enforcement. Covenant Water & Authorities are asking anyone Well Service LP who was hunting or who knows Bobby Woodard someone who was hunting on Janu- Nordic Naturals... P.O. Box 702 ary 4 on the river near the Highway Clarendon, Texas 79226 256 Bridge to contact the Briscoe (806)-336-2502 County Sheriff’s Offi ce at (806) 823- Your Wind, Electric, and Solar 2135. Powered Water Specialist Now Drilling Water Wells Golfers take Colossians 3:23 - 24 advantage of nice weather Mr. Fix It By Sandy Anderberg In a form that allows up to 70% better absorption than Several golfers have been out many other À sh oil. Other À sh oils have a wide range WELLNESS CENTER on the course enjoying the unseason- Kyle Hill of quality. Nordic Naturals provides purity, freshness & ably warm weather and on Thursday OUTPOST PHARMACY several ladies participated in the Minor repairs, odd jobs, and more. great tast. Available in strawberry & orange. weekly women’s game. Sandy Anderberg won low Ask for Free Samples while available gross with an 88, and Mary Ann 672-8908 Sawyer was the low net winner with 68. The course will remain open throughout the remainder of the winter and for further information DIGI-PRO regarding the happenings at the Clarendon Country Club, you may COMPUTER REPAIR call the Pro Shop. Under New Staff

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50 yr. Cooperative Observer, National Weather Service OUTPOST 4 NEWS The Clarendon Enterprise • January 12, 2012 Ambulance Authority answers 758 calls in ‘11 CC names 79 ¿Qué Pasa? When I was elected to the or no way to have operating funds. other community gatherings, and of these in 2011. Unit 3 is a 2002 Donley County Hospital board Clarendon is indeed fortunate to also assisted the Life Star helicopter model, 4-wheel drive and a 1991 to honor lists Community Calendar Clarendon College named 37 last year, I was wondering why we have in place a way to supplement 10 times as mutual aid. box, with a total of 123,851 miles students to the President’s list and 42 January 12 needed a Hospital Board and just our ambulance service. Medicare Dr. Howard and the Family with 2,267 in 2011. Total miles students to the Dean’s list for the Fall Clarendon Family Medical Center what they did. I knew they were over and insurance payments will not Medical Center staff provide out- driven in 2011 were 55,067. Weight Loss Challenge Weigh-In • 8 2011 semester. the ambulance service and that we cover operation cost. Our citizens standing medical care for our citizens. In 2011, we served 524 Donley a.m. to 12 p.m. • at the Clarendon Those listed on the President’s had an excellent ambulance service. are an ageing group and the traffi c However County citizens and 151 out of Family Medical Center List each achieved a grade point What I found out is that the hospital on 287 has increased. any person county citizens. average of 4.0 while completing at January 13 board members are a very dedicated I will get off my soapbox and requiring The staff of fi ve has full time least 12 credit hours. The students Broncos v. Wheeler • JV at 5 p.m., group. They take care of business present you some facts from 2011. emergency Paramedics, three part time Para- Varsity at 7 p.m. • in Wheeler were: and are spending tax dollars wisely Total calls for 2011 were 758, or hospital medics, nine part-time EMT Basic. Joshua Olvera, Abilene; Patsy and providing Donley County with for an average of 2.07 runs a day. care, or other Anna Howard is the Administra- Lady Broncos v. Wheeler • JV at 4 Schafer, Canadian; Amanda Nelson, p.m., Varsity at 6 p.m. • in Wheeler one of the top rural ambulance ser- Runs that were chargeable for pay- care must be tor. Anna is a Paramedic and holds bob’s Clarendon; Pamela Mayfi eld, Fritch; vices in the Texas Panhandle. ment were Code 1 (stable) 374, Code transported additional certifi cation as a Texas Hedley Owls & Lady Owls v. Amarillo Kathleen Stevenson, Hedley; Aspen I know some of you think that 3 (unstable) 35, and Mutual Aid 06, out of county. whittlin’ Department of Health Coordinator, Flames •6 p.m. • in Amarillo by bob watson Larson, Holliday; Tammy Johnston, we should go back to a volunteer total 415. There were 245 refusals of The out of Instructor and tester. Anna not only McLean; Stacy Rigsby, McLean; service, as it was in the 1970s, when transport, 116 medical calls, and 129 county runs trains our own staff but teaches First January 17 Sylivia Sommers, Memphis; Shaylie Broncos v. Wellington • JV at 5 p.m., the funeral homes stopped operating traumas. These calls are expensive last year were Amarillo BSA 165, Aid, CPR, and other classes to our Thompson, Miami; Justin Shealy, Varsity at 8 p.m. • Bronco Gym an ambulance service and volunteer and the hospital board is considering Amarillo Northwest 137, Ama- citizens, and school children. Pres- Midlothian; Joyse Gammage, services were set up. Then people a minimum charge for medical sup- rillo VA 25, Childress 30, Pampa ently she is teaching a paramedic Lady Broncos v. Wellington • JV at 5 Pampa; Brittany Patterson, Pampa; volunteered to study and become plies used. A breakdown on trans- Regional 31, and other facilities 32. class nightly with 15 students with p.m., Varsity at 6:30 p.m. • Bronco Kelly Turk, Pampa; Aaron Baker, EMTs. Today all those have moved port calls reveals 316 medical, 92 These 420 runs will tie up an ambu- some from as far away as Perryton. Gym Pampa; Hannah Baker, Pampa; Jef- away or gown older and retired. State traumas, and 13 were dead on scene. lance for about four hours each due The staff is profi cient in collecting frey Chisum, Pampa; Ana Rodriguez, Hedley Owls & Lady Owls v. Sham- requirements for ambulances and The cooperation between the to increased paper work at the hos- from insurance and Medicare. Many rock • 6 p.m. • Hedley Gym Pampa; Claudia Zamudio, Pampa; personnel has grown much harder ambulance service, the three fi re pitals. times all three ambulances are out, Juanita Munoz, Pampa; Gregory and fi nding people who will volun- departments and the sheriff’s offi ce The hospital board has autho- and then we are covered by other Lang, Pampa; Tori Lackey, Pampa; teer, to spend the time to train, as the is outstanding. To protect our fi re rized the purchase of an additional staff that serve with only a jump bag Shannon Leigh, Pampa; Ricardo state requires, is almost impossible. departments men and women, who ambulance in 2012 due to the high and use their own vehicles. Molina, Pampa; Ariana Ramirez, Menus McLean has shut down their serve as volunteers, the ambulance mileage of our present units. Two The Hospital Board meets at Pampa; Sydney Slaughter, Pampa; ambulance service due to the lack service stood by 92 times, treating of these units are 2010 models. Unit 7:00 p.m., the third Tuesday of each Judy Whitten, Pampa; Tyler Kim- January 16 - 20 of certifi ed staff. Groom may shut injuries, providing water and a place 1 has a total of 67,113 miles with month at the Ambulance Barn. I bell, Pampa; Ismael Rivera, Pampa; down; Shamrock, Wellington, and to rest when needed. An additional 34,110 of these in 2011. Unit 2 has would encourage you to attend if you Donley County Senior Citi- Amanda Morgan, Perryton; Luis Memphis are struggling with little 45 times at sporting events, rodeos, a total of 45,229 miles with 18,590 have comments or questions. zens Jusino, Sabana Grande, PR, Franklin Mon: BBQ brisket, ranch style Pannell , Scurry; Erin Frost, Stinnett; beans, cornbread, carrot sticks, Natalie Bissell, Surrey, Canada; chocolate pudding, low fat milk/ Maribel Almanza, Wheeler; Rosilina tea. Square House Tue: Baked chicken breast, baked Emiliano, Wheeler; and Alexander potato/ sour cream, green peas, to host new Howe, Wollongong, NSW, Australia. pineapple tidbits, chocolate, pud- Each student on the Dean’s List ding, low fat milk/tea. achieved a grade point average of Wed: Lasagna, garlic bread, Brus- artists’ exhibit between 3.6 and 3.99 while complet- sels sprouts, pears, low fat milk/ Two ladies who grew up in ing at least 12 credit hours. The stu- tea. Carson County, Nita Ramming and dents are listed by hometown. Thu: Sweet & sour pork, fried rice, Lorain Moore, are exhibiting their Jordan Dammier, Amarillo; mixed vegetables, tossed salad, art at the Carson County Square fruit parfait, low fat milk/tea. Karen Mao, Anaheim, CA: Tera- Fri: Roast turkey, bread dress- House Museum during January and Lyn Medlock, Arlington; Alex ing, seasoned broccoli, cranberry February. Palomeque, Bristol, England; Clay- slices, wheat roll, low fat milk/ The parallels in their paintings ton Krause, Canyon Lake; Alisha tea. are very strong, but the divergence Shurr, Central Point, OR; Lionel in their lives is also apparent. Both Benavides, Childress; Miranda Hedley Senior Citizens ladies are very prolifi c artists and Clarke, Childress; Lara Whitener, Mon: Spaghetti & meatballs, have accomplished much during whole wheat rolls, margarine, Childress; John Myers, Clarendon; their lives. Their work includes por- spinach, honey dew melon, low Lacie Pointer, Clarendon; Chanda fat milk. traits of family members, homes they Reynolds, Clarendon; Annie Patten, Tue: Breaded chicken tenders, have lived in, places they have vis- Clarendon; Caleb McKinney, baked potato w/ sour cream, ited, birds, fl owers and other things Cypress; Tabetha Wilson, Cypress; peas & carrots, strawberries w/ around them they have enjoyed. Thomas Benedict, Dexter, NM; whip, low fat milk. The public is invited to a Rebecca Couch, Florence; Scott Wed: Beef taco bake, spani9sh reception for these artists, Sunday, Cone, Glenwood, NSW, Austra- rice, cauliflower, tossed salad w/ January 22, 2012 from 2:30 to 4:00 dressing, country apple crisp, low Senior Citizens receives donation lia; Jordan Hinistroza, Granger; fat milk. p.m.in the Purvines Annex Gallery The electric company lit up a smile on director Mary Shields face Tuesday afternoon when repre- Emily Harris, Haslet; Emily Bar- Thu: Creamy mushroom steak, at the Square House and the Hazle- sentatives of AEP / Southwestern Electric Power Company made a $750 donation to the Donley rett, Pampa; Eunice Jackson, Pampa; mashes potatoes, peas& car- wood Gallery across the street. County Senior Citizens Center. Shown here are local SWEPCO technician Matthew Nichols, SWEPCO Omar Pena, Pampa; Shelbie Watson, rots, whole wheat roll, margarine, For further information and reg- customer service specialist Tony Barley, Mary Shields, and local technician Jason Messer. Pampa; Alicia Anguiano, Pampa; emerald pears, low fat milk. istration forms, please call (806)537- ENTERPRISE PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK Stevan Hernandez, Pampa; Shilo Fri: Roast turkey, bread dressing, 3524. seasoned broccoli, waldorf salad, McCamy, Pampa; Brandi McCoy, cranberry squares, low fat milk. Pampa; Mike Phillips, Pampa; Brittany Thomas, Pampa; Stacy Clarendon ISD Hedley residents to discuss ways to get truck stop Foland, Pampa; Regina Olsen, Breakfast Pampa; Karami Rice, Pampa; Cyn- Mon: Cereal, toast, fruit, milk. We have said goodbye to some to discuss ways to get a truck stop in care if people are in front of them. stirring occasionally. Separate or thia Solis, Pampa; Judith Wilson, Tue: Sausage, biscuit, gravy, fruit, good friends the last couple of Hedley. Any Recipe: Easy Chicken Enchi- cut dough into 8 long rectangles (if Pampa; Kristie Davis, Pampa; Maria milk. months; Wilson Stephens, Oretha ideas or sug- lada Crescent Bake: 2 cups shred- using crescent rolls, press perfora- Wed: Pancakes, juice, milk. Solis, Pampa; Julie Cox, Panhandle; Potts, Thomas Gay and Joe Neal gestions are ded cooked chicken, 1 (10 ounce) tions to seal). Spoon chicken mixture Jacob Gosselin-Deschesnes, Saint- Thu: Egg, toast, fruit, milk. Beavers, just to name a few. They welcome. can red enchilada sauce, 2 (8 ounce) and 1 tablespoon of the cheese onto Fri: Cinnamon roll, juice, milk. Hyacinthe, Canada; Brittany Owens, will be missed and we pray for their I am still cans Pillsbury refrigerated cres- 1 long side of each rectangle. Roll Lunch Skellytown; Kaitlyn Meyer, Temple; Mon: No school families. looking for cent dinner rolls or Pillsbury Cres- up; pinch edges to seal. Place seam and Mehgan Murray, Wylie. Tue: Frito pie, corn, salad, fruit, We also want you to keep our old pictures chatty cent Recipe Creations refrigerated side down in 13x9-inch (3-quart) milk. community in your prayers. We of Hedley for seamless dough sheet, 1 1/4 cups glass baking dish. Pour remaining Wed: Steak fingers, gravy, pota- are trying so hard to grow. There my “Hedley kathy shredded Mexican cheese blend. In sauce over enchiladas, and sprinkle Area writers to meet toes, green beans, fruit, roll, milk. by kathy spier will be a community meeting Tues- History.” I Hedley • 856-5302 2-quart saucepan, mix chicken and with remaining cheese. Jan. 21 in Amarillo Thu: Lasagna, mixed veggies, day, January 21, at 5:00 p.m. in the am basically 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce. Heat Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 min- Barbara Brannon, marketing salad, fruit, roll, milk. Lions Club building. We are going looking for buildings, but I don’t to boiling over medium-high heat, utes. Fri: Chicken sandwich, chips, manager at Texas Tech University pickle, cookie, fruit, milk. Press, will present Circles of Desire: A Workshop for Refi ning Your Plot Hedley ISD and Synopsis at the Panhandle Pro- Mon: Hamburger steak, baked Howardwick residents make plans for the new year fessional Writers bi-monthly meet- potato, rolls, pineapple tidbits, What can I say about this goals, they just didn’t happen. include stories from each of them, updated. ing on Saturday, January 21, 2012 lettuce & tomatoes, milk. week’s weather except it has been Plan- and it is quiet a task. Martin Luther King week is at St. Stephen United Methodist Tue: Hot dogs, chili & cheese, warm and wonderful but dry? I hope ning for the Tracking those cousins of mine coming. He was a man that changed corn, salad/ dressing, pineapple Church on the East Campus located that weather pattern isn’t developing year is a dif- and beginning the conversation with America, and he died too soon, I chunks, milk. at 4415 Wesley Drive in Amarillo. with rain or snow in the forecast, and ferent matter. “nothing is wrong” has led to great think he was 39. Wed: Steak fingers, green beans, Registration and greeting time then oops, it went north or south. We For instance, connections again. So far the ones He had the ability to talk and mashed potatoes, salad, fruit, is 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The program milk. can endure. I have been that live away have been very coop- with his words make people see runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a Thu: Sliced turkey, savory green After all the celebrations in compiling erative, the ones near are the hold-up. what he saw. He was non-violent, ‘wick break for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. beans, rolls, brownies, sliced November and December, January stories and My plan is to have all the stories but people, both black and white, What do your characters really peaches, milk. is for resting and renewing, planning facts for a picks ready to print by Christmas. I have followed his words; and to die vio- Fri: Cheese burger, oven fries, by peggy cockerham want—and what’s keeping them for the New Year. history of passed two Christmases in 2010 lently as he did was an abomination. lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, Howardwick • 874-2886 from getting it? This workshop is I learned many years ago it was my mother’s and 2011, but many more stories His legacy lives on and you fruit, milk. useful for anyone with a work of useless to use my energy planning family. Ten of the eleven children have come to me and I believe this wonder what his feelings would be, fi ction or nonfi ction in any stage of New Year’s resolutions with specifi c are deceased, but this history should is an attainable plan. I’ll keep you 44 years later. completion, from early idea to late the lion’s tale draft. Bring your materials for one by roger estlack project—ideas, notes, outline, manu- Local artist to be displayed at Armstrong County Museum script, whatever you have—to this The Armstrong County Clarendon and attended Clarendon is a part of the Pampa Art Club’s performance in the Gem Theatre at hands-on session. The Clarendon Lions Club held Museum of Claude is proud to share College. She graduated from West annual show in May. Norma also 7:30 p.m. There is a $5 program guest fee its regular Tuesday noon meeting the art of Norma Hinkle from Pampa Texas State University. Her ele- appreciates the Amarillo Art Institute Norma’s refreshing art work which will be deferred if the guest January 10, 2012, with Boss Lion during January and February in their mentary teaching career began in and the Dumas Art Center. She says can be viewed in the Art Gallery joins PPW on that day. PPW dues Steve Hall in charge. Art Gallery. Norma held the dis- Paducah for four years. She spent she has been privileged to study and anytime during Museum business are $30 annually. Members renew We had 18 members and one tinction of being Pampa’s Fine Arts nine years teaching on the Navajo learn from a variety of area artists as hours, 12 – 4 p.m., Tuesday through each January. Student guests with guest this week - Scarlet Estlack, Artist of the Year for 2010. She cre- Reservation in Chinle, Arizona, well as her “painting buddies.” She is Saturday weekly. The Museum is school ID will be charged a $1 fee. guest of Lion Russell Estlack. ates with both oils and water colors. and retired after 20 years teaching also grateful to her husband, Darrell, located at 110 N. Trice St. just off Lunch is $10 (requires an RSVP). To Lion Tex Buckhaults reported Her work is often called “nostalgic” second grade in Pampa. who encourages her art. the Square in Claude. The phone is facilitate the caterer, please phone on college activities with classes because much of it is rustic and For many years, Norma has A reception will be hosted to 806/226-2187. or email Janet Taylor, Hospitality starting next week, and Lions Monty heart-warming. Much of her work is been active in the Pampa Art Club introduce Norma Hinkle and her fi ne Don’t miss the opportunity to Chair, at 282-1227 or ppwlunch@ Hysinger and Mike Word reported available for purchase. where she enjoys fellow artists, art work on Saturday, February 4, at visit the Museum, drink in the nos- gmail.com.The opportunity to net- on the start of the spring semester at Norma has been drawing and friends, lessons, and art shows. Fifty 6:30 p.m., in the Armstrong County talgic art of Norma Hinkle through work with fellow writers will be the public school. painting since childhood. She says of her paintings hung in the White Museum Art Gallery in Claude. The February, and attend the reception on available from 3:00-3:30 p.m. With no further business, we she always loved art. She grew up in Deer Land Museum and her work reception will be followed by a lively February 4. For further information on the were adjourned. January meeting, call 806-745-4728. The Clarendon Enterprise • January 12, 2012 NEWS 5

District court hears three pleas in Clarendon Clarendon Church of Christ Three pleas took place when of Criminal Justice, but the sentence place on October 18, 2011, and information fi led by the State on ALL HAVE SINNED the 100th District Court met in was probated for a period of fi ve pleaded guilty to a complaint and December 15, 2011. In Romans 3:23, Paul wrote, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of Clarendon Tuesday, December 20, years. information fi led by the State on Pursuant to the plea agree- God.” That is signifi cant for us to accept and understand. It can be easy 2011. The pleas resulted in one con- Romero, 29-year-old resident December 15, 2011. ment, Jacops is required to pay a to look at others and feel that we are doing ok, spiritually speaking. The problem is that we can’t use that standard. Jesus was and is the standard viction and two deferred adjudica- of Dalhart, was indicted by a Carson Pursuant to the plea agreement, $2,000 fi ne to Hall County, $376 in by which we must live. tions. County Grand Jury on December 7, Reece is required to pay a $4,000 fi ne court costs, $3,285 restitution, and Since Jesus lived a perfect life, we will never live totally up to that District Attorney Luke Inman 2010 after being investigated by Pan- to Hall County, $376 in court costs, successfully complete 300 hours of standard. That is where His blood comes in to cleanse as we live as close prosecuted the cases for the State handle Police Chief Sace Hardeman $3,285 restitution, and successfully community service. If Jacops vio- to His standard as possible (1 John 1:7-9). One of the hardest things to do as a minister or preacher is to shine a light on sin while knowing at the of Texas with the Honorable Judge and Assistant Chief Taner Black- complete 400 hours of community lates probation, she could face up to same time that I am guilty of sin also. All of us still have the duty to try and Stuart Messer presiding. burn. service. If Reece violates probation, 20 years in the Intuitional Division help each other when we have succumbed to temptation. A total of $6,250 in fi nes was Pursuant to the plea agreement, he could face up to 99 years or life of TDCJ. Galatians 6:1-2 tells us that we must go to our fallen brother or sister and assessed as a result of the pleas that Romero is required to pay a fi ne of in the Intuitional Division of TDCJ. The court also met in Panhan- help “bear them up.” It also tells us to do it with a humble and meek spirit because we may be the one to fall next time. Of course we must go to each took place on December 20. In addi- $250 to Carson County, $6,725.55 in Felicia Zawn Jacops AKA dle on December 13, 2011, and four other and tell the truth in love (Eph. 4:15). Also everything we do must be tion to the fi nes, the defendants were restitution, and $951 in court costs. Felicia Zawn Jacobs was placed on pleas took place which resulted in done in a loving way or it comes to nothing (1Corinthians 13). required to pay a total of $1,703 in Ty Davis Reece was placed on probation for a period of fi ve years three convictions and one deferred The point I am trying to make is that it is necessary to point out or shine court costs and $10,010.55 restitu- probation for a period of eight years for the second degree felony offense adjudication. a light on sin with a proper mindset. Our motivation must be the good of another’s soul. If it is about playing “gotcha” or trying to demean someone, tion. for the enhanced fi rst degree felony of burglary of a habitation. Jacops A total of $20,500 in fi nes was it hurts you and the one that is the object of your attention. Some feel Crystal Diane Romero was con- offense of burglary of a habitation. pleaded guilty and was placed on assessed as a result of the pleas that that pointing out sin is harsh and unloving. That notion couldn’t be farther victed for the state jail felony offense Reece pleaded guilty and was placed deferred adjudication for the offense. took place on December 13. In addi- from the truth. The most loving thing to tell someone is that their soul is in of theft. Romero pleaded guilty for on deferred adjudication for the Jacops, 34-year-old resident tion to the fi nes, the defendants were danger and you are there to help. I’ve been approached and told that I was wrong and although I didn’t care for it at fi rst, I realized it was the sweetest the offense that took place on May offense. of Memphis, was arrested in Hall required to pay a total of $1,357 in thing that person could have done for me. I actually straightened out the 11, 2010, in Carson County and was Reece, 31-year-old resident County for the offense that took court costs and $560.00 restitution problem and was a better Christian for it. sentenced to two years in the State of Memphis, was arrested in Hall place on October 18, 2011, and to the Department of Public Safety I pray that we would all look to help one another spiritually speaking. Jail Division of Texas Department County for the offense that took pleaded guilty to a complaint and Drug Laboratory. I hope that no matter which side of that discussion we are on, that we would do so with a meek and humble spirit. Whether receiving constructive criticism or giving it, doing so with love is the Christian way. CHS cheerleaders Subscribe Today. CLARENDON CHURCH OF CHRIST PO Box 861 / Clarendon, TX 79226 Call 874-2259. Minister: Chris Moore / 874-1450 perform in London If you have any Bible questions, please write or call. New Year’s parade Kae Hewett and Elizabeth O’Rear from Clarendon High School were two of more than 500 high school cheerleaders and dancers CULBERSON-STOWERS PAMPA from across the U.S. who performed in the world famous London New .ORTH(OBART3TREETs  Year’s Day Parade. The cheerleaders danced to NB?
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Public notices help expose WINDSHIELD REPAIR ● fraud in government! Larry & ● dishonest businesses! Donna Hicks ● unfair competitive practices! Call Donna at Find out about these 806-874-3108 and much more in your local newspaper! 806-205-1501 Participate in Democracy. Read your Public Notices. SEAL THAT CHIP BEFORE IT SPLITS! 6 NEWS The Clarendon Enterprise • January 12, 2012 SCHOOL LIFE

Kassidy Burton in Friday’s battle against the Lefors Pirates. Hedley Lady Owls won the game 66-33. Hedley Owls also came away with their fi rst district win with a score of 59-40

Channing Maul is giving the gift of life Tuesday, Jan 3rd in the annual blood drive at HHS. There were 10 pints of blood gathered Brittney McAnear that day.

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Seth Ruthardt PHOTOS COURTESY KARI LINDSEY, MATTHEW MARTINEZ, AND LARRY JEFFERS Auction Calendar Chris Shultz January 10, 2012 - Located: Sudan, Texas Chester Farms - Owners Time: 9:30 a.m. - Selling: Tractors, Cotton Strippers, Farm & Peanut Equipment Enjoying time in the dirt. January 14, 2012 - Located: Panhandle, Texas Panhandle Area Farmers - Owners Sale Time: 9:30 a.m. - Selling: Farm & Ranch Equipment

January 21, 2012 - Located: Clarendon, Texas Curtis Schaefer - Owner Sale Time: 9:30 a.m. - Selling: Farm, Ranch, & Peanut Equipment

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Website: www.5starauctioneers.com Porshe Henderson Clay Ward The Clarendon Enterprise • January 12, 2012 SPORTS 7 Broncos beat the Bucks in last second win By Sandy Anderberg points and Trevor Cobb added 10 Santos 8, Wes Williams 6, and Tyler to get the win. Mitchell Parry was After 31 minutes and 58 sec- from the outside to lead the Broncos Burch 2. the top scorer for the Broncos with onds were used up, the Broncos to the win. 11 points. found themselves in a do or die situa- It was a game of determina- Bronco JV beat WD “The boys played really well tion at home Friday night against the AUCTION tion and grit as the Broncos trailed The Bronco junior varsity sent coming off the Christmas break,” White Deer Bucks as they trailed by the entire game. They were plagued the White Deer Bucks packing last coach Alton Gaines said. High Plains Auctioneers is hosting a farm one point near the end of the game. throughout by missed free throws Friday night as they defeated them “I thought they really played Two ticks on the clock remained and too many turnovers, but they 28-17. The fi rst half of play was solid defense and offense. We auction in the Clarendon area on March and they needed that many points never gave up and earned their win. closely contested as the Broncos had needed to start the year off right and 8, 2012. We are currently accepting these to get the 55-54 win. The Broncos “We did a good job of coming only a two-point advantage at the they did.” consignments: Farm EQ, Pickups, Trucks, executed the play to perfection and back in the fourth quarter and exe- break. The Broncos will begin their inside player Adam Topper got the cuting the fi nal play to win at the A big defensive fi nal half by the district schedule on Friday on the Trailers, ATVs, and Ranch EQ. Deadline ball and made the two-point shot buzzer,” coach Brandt Lockhart said. Broncos turned a fairly close game road against Wheeler and Gaines is January 20, 2012 for print advertising untouched by any defender to win The Broncos will ride that into a huge gain for the home team would like to see the stands full with the game. intensity into their week as they open as they held their opponent to only support for the Broncos and Lady for the fl yer AND to qualify for a discount. It was a well-deserved win for District play on Friday, January 13, two points each quarter while scor- Broncos. Consignments will be accepted until March the Broncos as they fought hard at Wheeler. ing thirteen for themselves. That Scoring: Parry 11, Charles 1, 2012. All consignments will be listed on to defeat a very athletic opponent. Scoring: Topper 13, Cobb 10, defensive push allowed the Broncos’ Mason 7, Johnathon Cartwright 7 , Topper fi nished the game with 13 Cody Wood 8, Cole Ward 8, Diego offense to do what they needed to do Ashton Smith 2, and Zach Cornell 1. our website and have direct links to the National Auctioneer Association, Texas Lady Broncos calm Memphis Cyclones, 61-43 Auctioneer Association, Auction Zip, and By Sandy Anderberg ladies were able to take advantage of play January 13 at Wheeler begin- tained the momentum andearned the other prominent websites. Please call our The Lady Broncos opened their shots made from the fi eld. Marqueda ning at 6:30 p.m. and will play Wel- big win. offi ce or email us with your consignments. District season with a big win over Gaines, McKayla Cartwright, and lington at home January 17. “We were just a little rusty in Memphis on the road Friday night. Jentry Shadle fi nished in double fi g- the beginning from the break,” coach The 61-43 win put them at 1-0 in ures to lead their team to the win on JV Ladies beat Memphis Kasey Bell said. “But we fi nally District play with six more district the scoreboard. However; all players The Lady Bronco junior var- picked up our game and fell into a High Plains Auctioneers games remaining. sity left no doubt as to who was the contributed to the win. Coach Molly rhythm. I was very proud of how 12449 US Highway 385 • PO Box 903, Dalhart, TX 79022 The Lady Broncos played from Weatherred was pleased with the win better team was in their opening Dis- they overcame their slow start and behind the fi rst quarter of play, but in the District opener and knows the trict game with Memphis last Friday fi nished strong.” Offi ce: 806-244-6776 worked up to a one-point advantage ladies need to continue to work hard night. Clarendon defeated Memphis Scoring: Haley Ferguson 9, Fax: 806-244-4453 at the break. A huge offensive and toward their goal of a district cham- 43-10 on the road. Elizabeth O’Rear 8, Phara Berry defensive surge in the third quarter pionship. The Lady Cyclones were totally 8, Taylor Gaines 7, Camra Smith Email: [email protected] allowed the ladies to break free of Scoring: Gaines 12, Cartwright stunned by the aggressive defensive 4, Skyler White 4, Jacy Hill 2, and Website: www.hpa4u.com their opponent and take a demand- 11, Shadle 10, Deborah Howard 8, play by the Lady Broncos and only Savannah Topper 1. Wayne Lidster, Owner ing lead into the fi nal eight minutes Ryann Starnes 8, Trevela Dronzek 4, scored four points in the fi rst half of The JV ladies will play Wheeler of the game. Lydia Howard 4, Anna Ceniceros 2, play. The fi rst half dominance by on the road January 13 beginning at TX Lic# 16047 Despite only shooting 58 per- and Audrey Shelton 1. the Lady Broncosprogressed into 4:00 p.m. They will play Wellington Mobile: 806-333-2438 cent from the free throw line, the The ladies will continue district the second half of play as they main- at home Tuesday, January 17. BRONCO & LADY BRONCO BASKETBALL

January 13 January 13 Broncos v. Wheeler Lady Broncos v. Wheeler JV 5 p.m. JV 4 p.m. Varsity 7:00 p.m. Varsity 6:00 p.m. in Wheeler In Wheeler January 17 January 17 Broncos v. Wellington Lady Broncos v. Wellington JV 5 p.m. JV 5 p.m. Varsity 8:00 p.m. Varsity 6:30 p.m. Bronco Gym at Bronco Gym

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2 CODY WOOD JR. Roster 3 MITCHELL PARRY JR. 5 DIEGO SANTOS JR. 3 JENTRY SHADLE JR. 12 JONAH SELL JR. 10 JENCY BURTON JR. 15 TREVOR COBB JR. 12 TREVELA DRONZEK SR. 24 JASON PIGG SR. 15 DEBORAH HOWARD SO. 25 WES WILLIAMS SR. 20 MARQUEDA GAINES SR. 32 TRAJEN JOHNSON JR. 22 ANNA CENICEROS JR. 33 COLE WARD JR. 23 RYANN STARNES SO. 42 TYLER BURCH JR. 24 MCKAYLA CARTWRIGHT JR. 44 JACOB PIGG SR. 25 LYDIA HOWARD JR. 50 ADAM TOPPER JR. 33 AUDREY SHELTON JR.

HEAD COACH: BRANDT LOCKHART HEAD COACH: MOLLY WEATHERRED ASST COACH: ALTON GAINES ASST COACH: KASEY BELL ASST COACH: STEVE REYNOLDS ASST COACH: SHANNA SHELTON

MANAGERS: KRISTA REYNOLDS, ELIZABETH MANAGERS: CYNTHIA MEDINA, LAUREN MEDINA, CHRISTOPHER, EMILY MARTINEZ & KATIE GOOCH DARBE WOODARD

DAN & TERESA Donley CLARENDON WALLACE Richard Sheppard, DDS Located in the Community Services Building, County State Agency Monument Co. Medical Center Campus in Clarendon DRONZEK Insurance Greenbelt “Makers of fi ne memorials.” MEMBER FDIC Bank WATER AUTHORITY 806-874-5628

MIKE’S NORPP HERRING BANK PHARMACY Insurance Agency MEMBER FDIC RED RIVER INN EQUAL HOUSING LENDER

Clarendon SECURITY Family SHELTON J&W Medical Law Offi ces ABSTRACT CO. Center Lumber 8 NEWS The Clarendon Enterprise • January 12, 2012

USDA drops rate for home loans The Clarendon Church of Christ The US Department of Agri- culture Rural Development has invites you to watch announced a decrease in home mortgage interest rates for its Direct “In Search of the Lord’s Way” Homeownership Loan program. every Sunday morning at 7:30 Effective December 1, 2011, the interest rate was reduced to 3.25 per- on KAMR Channel 4. cent for home mortgages. The inter- est rate stayed the same for January 2012. This is the lowest interest rate ever offered by the Agency. Homeownership opportunities are available under this program with no down payment, and provide for long-term, fi xed interest rate fi nanc- ing. Applicants must have acceptable Joey & Brenda Lee Showmanship winners: Hannah Hommel, Coltin Kingston, Kaden Bennett, Trevor Cobb, Brenden credit history and repayment ability. Lee’s Insurance Hough, Austin Adams, Abby Tolbert, Kylie Phillips, Kelsey McAnear, and Scottie Jo Rodriguez. Homes must be located in eligible PO Box 189 • Clarendon, Texas 79226 rural areas and be modest in size and 806.874.2130 cost. Rural areas are communities with a population of 20,000 or less. The very low interest rate makes HOME • AUTO • LIFE • COMMERCIAL it a good time for eligible families to purchase a home through the USDA Rural Development Direct Hom- eownership Loan program. Depend- ing on household income, mortgage payments may be further subsidized to as low as 1 percent interest rate. The program is available to house- Flu Shot OK for Children with Egg Allergy holds with incomes at 80 percent or According to the results of a two year, multi-center study presented less of the county median income. at a recent meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Tylie Williams with her Reserve Champion Heifer. Funding is for the purchase of Immunology, it is now considered safe for children who have a severe an existing home or for new con- egg allergy to receive the annual fl u shot. The vaccine is manufactured struction in rural areas. For example using eggs that contain protein to which some individuals are allergic. in the rural communities of Arm- Previously, the American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book considered strong, Carson, Potter and Randall a severe allergy to eggs as a health risk. This risk was actually listed as Lilly Carr with her Grand Champion Lamb pur- Counties, a family of 4 with an a contraindication, meaning you should not receive this vaccine. That chased by Donley County Gin. adjusted gross household income of contraindication no longer exists. less than $46,500 could qualify for Health experts now recognize that the fi nding of this and other this program. To view rural eligibil- studies are important in protecting the health of young children, ity requirements and/or area income even children with a history of egg allergy and those with asthma. limits for other counties, visit http:// Two different health organizations suggest that if the child can eat eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov cooked eggs, the health care provider caring for that child may give For information, call the USDA the fl u vaccine. It is further recommended that children with a history Rural Development Area Offi ce in of anaphylaxis (severe allergy) receive their vaccine from health Amarillo at 468-8600. The USDA providers that are experienced in managing reactions to vaccines. Rural Development Area Offi ce in Amarillo serves Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Colling- sworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Tres Hommel with his Grand Champion Gilt pur- Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Mike’s chased by Greenbelt Electric. Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, PHARMACY Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Call 874-3554 or Toll Free 800-766-2089 Swisher, and Wheeler Counties. Hwy 287 West • Clarendon, Texas Austin Adams with his Grand Champion Swine purchased by Shannon Realty and Shannon Motorsports.

Kati Adams with her Reserve Champion Gilt

Kylie Phillips with her Grand Champion Goat pur- chased by Alliance Processing.

Caden Bennett with his Reserve Champion Steer purchased by Best Western Red River Inn and DeBruce Grain.

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of equal rights for all Americans inspired millions to challenge racism and change the fabric of a nation. A leader of the American Trevor Cobb with his Grand Champion Steer pur- civil rights movement, Dr. King encouraged progress chased by Texas Auto Crushers. through non-violent resistance to unjust laws. He created a campaign of dignity and discipline that spoke to people of all ages across America and around the world. His words Kati Adams with her Reserve Champion Swine and actions sparked a progression toward racial equality purchased by Shannon Realty, Ken Wishkaem- per, and James and Sherry Race. that truly let freedom ring for all Americans.

Today, Dr. King’s dream continues to inspire positive change, the powerful legacy of a man committed to making our world a better place, with liberty and justice for all.

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We will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 16, 2011 Scottie Rodriguez with her Reserve Champion Chardy Craft with her Reserve Champion Goat Lamb purchased by Greenbelt Electric. Members FDIC • Equal Housing Lenders purchased by Greenbelt Electric. PHOTOS BY KARI LINDSEY The Clarendon Enterprise • January 12, 2012 9 Call in your ad at 874-2259 Deadline:Dead Monday @ 5 p.m. Prepayment required. classiÀ eds Visa / MasterCard accepted. MEETINGS LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PUBLIC NOTICE

Clarendon Lodge #700 AF&AM NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED 508 S. BOND has 2 bedrooms plus family HAY FOR SALE – Timothy, Brome & Alfalfa. Stated meeting: Second Mondays, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION room, large living and dining, newer ceramic 654-0599. 52-ctfc LEGAL 7:30 p.m. Refreshments at 6:30 (TxDOT) CONTRACTS (TxDOT) CONTRACTS tile bath, newer paint, carpet and roof, and 1 p.m. Practice: Fourth Mondays, Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will bedroom house. $49,950. Call Judi Rider 720- FOR SALE: OAK ENTERTAINMENT CENTER NOTICES 7 p.m. John Lockhart - W.M., Grett be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown 934-6980. 2-2tp $250, TV opening 27wx25 cabinet below and Your Window to Betts - Secretary. 2 B 1, ASK 1 below, and then publicly read. below, and then publicly read. beside tv w/doors. NOT for Big Screen TV. Call CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING 874-1277 after 5pm. 2-1tp Local Government FACILITIES CONTRACT(S) FACILITIES CONTRACT(S) Clarendon Lions Club Regular Dist/Div: Childress Dist/Div: Childress HELP WANTED meeting each Tuesday at noon. Contract 6235-90-001 for CONCRETE REPAIR Contract 6238-42-001 for INSTALLATION OF Steve Hall, Boss Lion. Roger Est- WORK ON BRIDGES in HALL County, etc will RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS in CHILDRESS lack, Secretary ST. ANN’S NURSING HOME is now hiring a be opened on February 07, 2012 at 1:00 County, etc will be opened on February 08, Director of Nursing and an MDS Coordinator. pm at the State OfÀ ce for an estimate of 2012 at 1:00 pm at the State OfÀ ce for an Contact the Administrator at 537-3194. Good $563,431.00. estimate of $391,834.00. Follow us... to a new website for all your local news. Donley County Memorial Post beneÀ ts. Position now available. 2-1tc 7782 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Plans and speciÀ cations are available for Plans and speciÀ cations are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and inspection, along with bidding proposals, and Meets À rst Tuesday at 7 p.m. PUBLIC WORKS OPENING - Bring applications 822-VETS. applications for the TxDOT PrequaliÀ ed Con- applications for the TxDOT PrequaliÀ ed Con- tractor’s list, at the applicable State and/or tractor’s list, at the applicable State and/or and résumés to Clarendon City Hall. 2-ctfc Dist/Div OfÀ ces listed below. If applicable, Dist/Div OfÀ ces listed below. If applicable, bidders must submit prequaliÀ cation informa- bidders must submit prequaliÀ cation informa- COMMUNITY CARE CENTER OF CLARENDON Big E Meeting Listings only $8.50 per month. tion to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid tion to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid is hiring CNAs. Pay based upon experience. Call 874-2259 to have your club or organiza- date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequali- date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequali- Please stop by the front ofÀ ce and visit with a tion meeting listed. À cation materials may be requested from the À cation materials may be requested from the member of our staff or pick up an application State OfÀ ce listed below. Plans for the above State OfÀ ce listed below. Plans for the above at anytime. 32-ctfc contract(s) are available from TxDOT’s website contract(s) are available from TxDOT’s website at www.txdot.gov and from reproduction com- at www.txdot.gov and from reproduction com- SERVICES ANNOUCEMENTS panies at the expense of the contractor. panies at the expense of the contractor. MEMPHIS CONVALESCENT CENTER HAS NPO: 38838 NPO: 38905 OPENINGS IN THE FOLLOWING DEPART- State OfÀ ce, Constr./Maint. Division, 200 E. State OfÀ ce, Constr./Maint. Division, 200 E. MENTS: TRANSPORT DRIVER, must be at Riverside Dr., Austin, Texas 78704, Phone: Riverside Dr., Austin, Texas 78704, Phone: least 25 years of age and have a valid Texas Saints' Roost Museum driver’s license in good standing. This appli- 610 East Harrington 512-416-2540. 512-416-2540. Dist/Div OfÀ ce(s), Childress District, District Dist/Div OfÀ ce(s), Childress District, District cant will have to be certiÀ ed Nurse Aide or will- Summer Hours Engineer, 7599 U.S. 287, Childress, Texas Engineer, 7599 U.S. 287, Childress, Texas ing to go through the class to become certiÀ ed Where’s 79201-9705, Phone: 940-937-2571. 79201-9705, Phone: 940-937-2571. at the facility while working. Transport will take Noon to 5 p.m. Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding residents to Doctor Appointments using facility Thursday - Sunday documents and the rates will be part of the documents and the rates will be part of the van. Also opening for NURSES AIDES. CertiÀ ed contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not a plus but not required as long as willing to go be discriminated against on the grounds of be discriminated against on the grounds of through class at facility to become certiÀ ed. Your Card? Call 874-2071. th race, color, sex, or national origin. 1-2tc race, color, sex, or national origin. 2-2tc Please come by 1415 N. 18 St or call 806- 259-3566 to apply. 51-ctfc Let us get you started with THANK YOU DONLEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT is solic- PUBLIC NOTICE MILL MANAGER & A MILL-FEEDING HAND: professional design and iting proposals for a depository bank contract. McLean Feedyard is looking for goal-oriented We would like to take this opportunity to thank individual’s Salary is dependent upon previous printing solutions for all the entire community and all our friends for Contact Anna Howard, PO Box 1240, FILED THE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY, A.D. 2012 Clarendon, TX 79226, Fax Number: 806-874- experience and referrals. All interested people the prayers, comforting messages, food, visits, At 11:35 o’clock A.M. should apply at the feedyard located 4 miles of your marketing and and memorials following the death of our hus- 2233 or email [email protected] for Fay Vargas proposal speciÀ cations. south of McLean on county road 273. Or con- promotional needs! band, father, and grandfather – Charles E. County & District Clerk, Donley County, Texas tact Ty Hays @ 806-206-5440. McLean Feed- Deyhle, Sr. Your many acts of love and kind- Proposals are to be received by 5:00p.m., By Laverne Pinion, Deputy 1-6-12 Central Standard Time, on January 16, 2011. yard offers a competitive salary & insurance all ness are a testimony to the community that he I, Debbora Sharpton, am hereby giving notice employees. 1-ctfc 1000 Full-Color loved, and we deeply appreciate each of you. Please send proposals to: Anna Howard, PO of debt owed. I am pursuing property and con- God bless you all. Box 1240, Clarendon, TX 79226, Fax Number: tent until debt is payed in full of the amount The Deyhle Family 806-874-2233 or email donleyems@amaon- of $28,092. This amount is owed to me by Business Cards line.com James George Sasser’s estate. Article 9 of the Donley County Hospital District reserves the UCC gives me all priority over even a perfected Need To Only $91 + tax I appreciate everyone who has called or come right to negotiate with any/all proposers at any security interest. My work and repairs are pre- by to check on me in the last three months. I time, before or after submission of a proposal. serving these rights. am better and will be out and about soon. Donley County Hospital District reserves the Debbora Sharpton Sell It ? Business Cards Ann Bunyan right to reject any or all bids/proposals and to 1-6-12 Call 874-2259 Today! waive technicalities. 1-2tc 2-1tp Flyers • Brochures Envelopes • Stationery PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it Postcards • Posters illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimina- tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Promotional Items status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such Subscribe Today preference, limitation, or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women, and people secur- Donley County Subscription: $25/yr. Call Today • 806-874-2259 ing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all Out of County Subscription: $35/yr. dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call REAL ESTATE HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone Call 874-2259 for more information number of the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. MLS STATE & REGIONAL Jim Garland Real Estate 806-874-3757 • COLLINGSWORTH CO. - 1280 acres. All grass, À shing, hunting & lake cabin. $1200 per ac.

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SBA Disaster assistance available for Help With a Mission Trip & Protect the Environment. Donate your used electronics & jewelry! small businesses in Donley County MEDINA GRIBBLE is conducting a RECYCLING FUNDRAISER. There’s nothing to buy. We are simply asking you to protect the environment by donating your Small, nonfarm businesses all, Kerr, Kimble, Kleberg, La Salle, businesses and most private, non- used consumer electronics and unwanted, broken or mismatched jewelry. 100% of the proceeds in 131 Texas counties, including Lamar, Lee, Limestone, Loving, profi ts without the fi nancial ability will help fund Medina’s Mission Trip to Africa in the summer of 2012. Donley County, and neighboring Lubbock, Lynn, Martin, McCulloch, to offset the adverse impact without We are currently collecting the following items: Cell Phones, Laptop Computers, Inkjet counties in New Mexico and Okla- McLennan, Medina, Menard, Mid- hardship,” Judd said. Cartridges, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, Digital Video Cameras, Handheld Game Systems, homa are now eligible to apply for land, Milam, Mitchell, Moore, By law, SBA makes EIDLs GPS Devices, Radar Detectors, Electronic Book Readers, Gold, Silver & Platinum Jewelry. low-interest disaster loans from the Morris, Nolan, Parker, Pecos, Potter, available when the U. S. Secretary Please drop off any items you would like to recycle at: BURTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY or CALVARY BAPTIST U.S. Small Business Administration Rains, Randall, Reeves, Roberts, of Agriculture designates an agricul- CHURCH by February 1. We greatly appreciate your support! (SBA). Robertson, San Patricio, San Saba, tural disaster. Secretary Tom Vilsack MEDINA GRIBBLE (806-662-1933) CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (806-874-3156) “These loans offset economic Scurry, Smith, Taylor, Titus, Tom declared this disaster at the request losses because of reduced rev- Green, Travis, Upton, Val Verde, of Governor Rick Perry. enues caused by drought, excessive Webb and Wood; Businesses primarily engaged Safe beef for our table and yours heat, high winds and wildfi res that Neighboring New Mexico in farming or ranching are not eli- occurred in 40 primary Texas coun- county: Lea; gible for SBA disaster assistance. Selling beef that emphasizes safety, quality, tenderness, fl avor, ties beginning January 1, 2011,” Neighboring Oklahoma coun- Agricultural enterprises should and marbling. Our family works hard to produce a safe product announced Alfred E. Judd, Director ties: Bryan, Choctaw, Jefferson, contact the Farm Services Agency of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Love, Marshall and McCurtain. (FSA) about the U. S. Department that we place on our tables and one you can place on yours. Center-West. “SBA eligibility covers both of Agriculture (USDA) assistance January 11 - 18 Primary Texas counties: Bexar, the economic impacts on businesses made available by the Secretary’s 3H ALL NATURAL BEEF Borden, Carson, Crane, Dallas, dependent on farmers and ranchers declaration. However, in drought, Jeremiah 29:1-14 • Come visit our store to see our steak specials! Dawson, Dimmit, Ector, Falls, that have suffered agricultural pro- disasters nurseries are eligible for Fannin, Gaines, Grayson, Hender- duction losses caused by the disaster SBA disaster assistance. Chicken Fried Special son, Hill, Hunt, Kaufman, Kinney, and businesses directly impacted by Applicants may apply online New Products! Buy any family pack, get a package of First Time Customers Llano, Mason, Matagorda, Maver- the disaster,” Judd said. using the Electronic Loan Applica- • Tri-tip chicken fried steak or steak fi ngers FREE! First time shoppers receive a • Tenderloin Kabobs ick, Montague, Navarro, Nueces, Small, nonfarm businesses, tion (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web Ground Beef Special FREE package of hamburger • All Beef Bacon Real, Red River, Rockwall, Runnels, small agricultural cooperatives, site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ Buy 4 packs, Get 2 packs FREE! meat for visiting! • All Beef Sausage Tarrant, Terry, Uvalde, Van Zandt, small businesses engaged in aqua- ela. Polish Sausage Special • Watonga All Natural Cheese NOW OFFERING Ward, Wharton, Williamson, Wilson, culture and most private, nonprofi t Disaster loan information and • All Natural Peanut Putter & Buy 3 packs, Get 1 pack FREE! Winkler, Wise, Yoakum and Zavala; organizations of any size may qual- application forms are also avail- Honey Peanut Butter All Natural Beef Bacon Senior & Military Discounts! Neighboring Texas counties: ify for Economic Injury Disaster able from SBA’s Customer Service $1 OFF each package! Anderson, Andrews, Aransas, Arm- Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million Center by calling SBA toll-free at strong, Atascosa, Austin, Bandera, to help meet fi nancial obligations (800) 659-2955, emailing disaster- Package #1 • $42 Package #2 • $72 Package #3 • $109 Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, and operating expenses which could [email protected], or visit- 1 Roast 1 Roast 1 Roast 1 Sirloin 2 T-Bones 2 Rib Eyes Bowie, Brazoria, Burnet, Calhoun, have been met had the disaster not ing SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/ 1 Pack Chicken Fried Steaks 1 Skirt or Flank Steak 2 Pack Chicken Fried Steaks Cherokee, Clay, Cochran, Coke, occurred. services/disasterassistance. Individ- (4 Steaks per pack. Feeds 6 to 8.) (May be replaced with GB, Stew or Chili Meat) (4 Steaks per pack. Feeds 6 to 8.) Coleman, Collin, Colorado, Comal, “Eligibility for these loans is uals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing 1 Pack Ground Beef 2 Packs of Ground Beef 4 Packs of Ground Beef (80/20 or 90/10 1.25 lbs) (80/20 or 90/10 1.25 lbs) (80/20 or 90/10 1.25 lbs) Concho, Cooke, Crockett, Delta, based on the fi nancial impact of the may call (800) 8778339. 1 Pack of Stew or Chili Meat 2 Packs of Stew/Chili Meat 4 Packs of Stew/Chili Meat Denton, Donley, Edwards, Ellis, disaster only and not on any actual The deadline to apply for these Fort Bend, Franklin, Freestone, property damage. These loans have loans is September 4, 2012. Come visit our NEW LOCATION IN CLARENDON! Frio, Garza, Gillespie, Gonzales, an interest rate of 4% for businesses For more information, visit Gray, Guadalupe, Hockley, Hopkins, and 3% for private, nonprofi t orga- SBA’s Web site at http://www.sba. US 287 & Davis St., Across from White’s Feed & Feed Howard, Hutchinson, Jack, Jackson, nizations, a maximum term of 30 gov. Process beef sold by whole, half or quarters. Steak, roast, ground beef, and brisket sold at offi ce by weight. Select your cuts and make your own gift basket. We’ll ship it anywhere! Restaurant whole cuts: prime rib, tenderloin, fi let Jim Wells, Johnson, Karnes, Kend- years, and are available to small Subscribe Today. mignons and New York strip. * All beef is quick frozen in clear long freezer life packaging and we will deliver to your home! Call 874-2259. Thank you to all of those who have purchased our products. We appreciate your Business! BLK of 4th St. Sheriff’s Report 9:08 a.m. - Traffi c stop 287 East- January 1, 2012 bound at mile 182. 12:21 a.m. - Traffi c stop 287, mile 170 9:23 a.m. - Traffi c stop 287 East- westbound. A Brighter Smile In Just One Visit! bound at mile 182. 11:06 a.m. - EMS requested to 700 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Multiple traf- BLK of Johns. fi c stops on 287. 1:17 p.m. - EMS requested to Nurs- 4:10 p.m. - EMS requested at Nurs- Orthodontics • Family Dentistry • Implants • Bleaching ing Home. ing home. 1:37 p.m. - Traffi c stop 287 West- 6:49 p. m. - EMS requested 70 South. bound at Co Rd R. 9:34 p.m. - EMS requested 287 5:05 p.m. - Info requested on stolen Richard Sheppard, DDS Northbound at Co Rd 23. saddle report. 10:46 p.m. - Motorist assist 287 at Located in the Community Services Building, Medical Center Campus in Clarendon 5:54 p.m. - Controlled burn at 1260 & Eastbound at mile 194. Co Rd 13. Now listed in the White Pages! 806-874-5628 7:43 p.m. - EMS requested on 100 January 5, 2012 BLK of N. Sully. 9:32 a.m. - EMS requested at 300 BLK of Rosenfi eld. Don’t wait another day to January 2, 2012 11:41 a.m. - Controlled burn at Co 3:08 a.m. - Traffi c stop 287 EB at CO Rd 13. uncover a more beautiful smile! Rd 6. 12:57 p.m. - Traffi c stop 287 at mile 10.32 a.m. - Controlled burn ½ mile 187 Eastbound. W of 287 at Co Rd 6. 6:55 p.m. - Report of cow out on 273. 1:19 p.m. - Traffi c stop 287 East- 10:03 p.m. - EMS requested 500 BLK bound at mile 189. of 3rd St. 2:23 p.m. - Traffi c stop 287 at co Rd 5.

January 6, 2012 January 3, 2012 10:51 a.m. - Traffi c stop 287 East- 7:20a.m. - Unattended vehicle behind bound at mile 172. JP offi ce. 4:30 p.m. - EMS requested at Co Rd 1:40p.m. - EMS requested at Ambu- 13. lance barn. 6:22 p.m. - EMS requested at 100 1:50 p.m. - Report of fi re East end of BLK of 4th St. town. 1:59 p.m. - Fire Department put fi re January 7, 2012 out. 7:22 a.m. - Traffi c stop 287 West- 7:34 p.m. - Report of street light out bound at mile 176. between Ellerbee & Koogle and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Multiply traf- Carhart & Burkhead. fi c stops on 287. 12:35 p.m. - controlled burn 1/5 mile January 4, 2012 West of Hedley. 12:41 a.m. - Report of horse out on 1:47 p.m. - Controlled burn on Co Rd 1260 South. 10. 8:01 a.m. - Traffi c stop 287 at mile 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. - Multiple traffi c 170 Eastbound. stops on 287. 8:39 a.m. - EMS requested at 500 DISNEY/PIXAR © 2006

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