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THE CLARENDON THE CLARENDON THE CLARENDON 01.12.2012 03.01.2012 04.12.2012    The Texas Panhandle’s First Newspaper. The Texas Panhandle’s First Newspaper. Established 1878. The Texas Panhandle’s First Newspaper. Established 1878. Established 1878.  Enterprise   Enterprise THE CLARENDON NEWS & THE DONLEY COUNTY LEADEREADER HE LARENDON EWS HE ONLEY OUNTY EADEREADER Enterprise T C N & T D C L THE CLARENDON NEWS & THE DONLEY COUNTY LEADEREADER www.ClarendonLive.com www.ClarendonLive.com Deadline www.ClarendonLive.com Single 00 Edes faces charges related to boy’s death Single 00 Single 00 Meeting to discuss city’s water wells Copy $1 Copy $1 Copy A Clarendon woman is out Northwest Texas that she had care, set at $1 million. According to pre- nears for $1 Ladies make history Clarendon citizens will have plies, and short- and long-term water Little said. wells formerly used by the city; and All expenses to develop and on bond this week, facing a felony Hospital in Ama- custody, or con- vious reports, Babcock had only THIS WEEK an opportunity to learn more about solutions. Little said using Clarendon’s during this week’s city meeting, as maintain the wells would be on THIS WEEK charge related to the death of her rillo, and author- trol of the child recently met his son and only had THIS WEEK 2 Fred says the slate of 2012 CHS girls make À rst trip to regional tourney in 50 years the proposal to let Greenbelt Water City Administrator Lambert wells is the “cheapest, quickest, and the Enterprise was going to press, Greenbelt’s shoulders, Little said. 2 The Democrats continue grandson, Chance Jones, last year. ities believe his at that time. custody of him for a few weeks candidates 2 Liberals think differently national candidates is a Authority have access to city-owned Little says he knows citizens have easiest long-term solution that can be the Board of Aldermen were sched- Campbell, who represents their tradition of spending Gayle Edes, age 67, was death could have “She was before, according to investigators, he By Sandy Anderberg Potential candidates have until from conservatives, studies confederacy of dunces. water wells next Tuesday, April 17, concerns about the city’s water done in the short term.” uled to discuss and possibly act upon Clarendon on the Greenbelt Board, money. indicted by the Donley County been prevented helping take care began abusing the boy on December The 2012 Lady Bronco team next Monday, March 5, to throw show. 4 New computer training is during a public meeting. supply and he feels a public meeting Attending the meeting will be a contract with the water authority says he has had a lot of feedback 4 A surprise donation lights Grand Jury last Wednesday, January if Edes had of him, which 24, 2010, and continued abusing him made history and gained valu- their hats in the ring for any of seven 4 Handy tips to thwart available at Burton Memorial The gathering at the Bairfi eld would be an opportunity for every- Little, Mayor Larry Hicks, Greenbelt regarding the wells. about the proposal, and he also hopes up faces at the Donley County 4, 2012, on the fi rst degree felony reported what puts a greater until January 4, 2011. able experience this season when local boards scheduled to have elec- criminals and senders of Library. Activity Center will serve to inform one to ask questions. Board Member Gary Campbell, and Little said the contract as it was people will attend the meeting. Senior Citizens Center. charge of Injury to a Child by Omis- was going on or burden on her An autopsy conducted January they earned a trip to the Regional tions this spring. junk mail. 6 Several Hedley students the public about the project as well “I have heard so many rumors Greenbelt General Manager Bobbie proposed would include making the “If anyone has questions, I sure 5 Two Clarendon Bronco sion, District Attorney Luke Inman taken action. to protect the 6, 2011, revealed that the boy died Tournament held last weekend in Those with openings include 5 A new program aims to receive all-district basketball as discuss the history of the Green- about ‘giving our water away,’ but Kidd. The public is encouraged to wells available to Greenbelt, allow- hope they will come,” Campbell 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 Levelland at South Plains College. for the cities of Clarendon, Hedley, curb drunk driving. honors. belt Water Authority, the current this is an opportunity to get out of attend. ing the authority access to city rights said. “I will stay as long as they want London, England. County Sheriff Butch Blackburn that for two weeks burn said. and that he also suffered internal The fi nal score of 28-52 was and Howardwick; Clarendon and 6 And check out all the 10 And the Bulldogs beat drought contingency plans, under- the Stage 4 drought contingency and Greenbelt Water Authority of way, and proposing a price for the and try to answer all of their ques- 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. not indicative of the Lady Bron- Hedley schools; Clarendon College, photos of Clarendon and Vernon. ground aquifers, surface water sup- generate some revenue for the city,” has been studying and testing two water. tions.” 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 cos’ season and despite the loss to and the Donley County Hospital Dis- Hedley Students! All this and much more as The Enterprise 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. the Sudan Nettes, the ladies have trict. reports in this week’s amazing edition! All this and much more as The Enterprise 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 a lot to be proud of and will be The Clarendon College District reports in this week’s amazing edition! 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 strong again next season. has all three of its incumbents run- Two local 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 The Lady Broncos got off ning for reelection. Jerry Woodard, 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 City Hall considers to a great start with Sudan (who Delbert Robertson, and Doug Lowe Welfare Board asks 2012 Easter Egg Adventures 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, May bond election eventually won the Regional tour- are all seeking to serve another six- citizens to ‘Go Blue’ men take 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 nament over Panhandle) in the year term on the Board of Regents; Donley County Child Wel- 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. The Clarendon Board of game Friday night with an impres- and Tex Selvidge is running to con- fare Board encouraged everyone Ag Conference will be held in Aldermen were considering call- sive intensity in the fi rst half of the tinue to serve the remainder of the to join them in raising awareness plea deals Clarendon at the Donley County ing for a bond election this May game. Just before the buzzer to unexpired term belonging to the late as the ENTERPRISE went to press of child abuse and neglect by Activity Center on Friday, Janu- end the fi rst half, the Nettes went Charles Deyhle, Sr. Four years are Two local men were among the Tuesday evening. wearing blue on “Go Blue Day,” ary 13, with registration from 8:30 on a scoring run that gave them remaining on that term. defendants when the district court Fikes buys City Administrator Lam- Wednesday, April 11, 2012. to 9:00 a.m. A $10 participation the 16-7 lead at the break. They The Donley County Hospi- met in Clarendon on Monday, April bert Little was proposing asking Board members distributed fee will be required at the time of played hard against Sudan and tal District has four two-year terms 9, and heard fi ve pleas resulting in citizens to approve $700,000 in blue ribbons and information registration to offset meeting cost. 63 Taylor stayed determined throughout, expiring on its Board of Directors one conviction and four deferred bonds to fi nance street repairs and packets to teachers on that day. Topics for this year’s confer- but their shooting went cold in this year. Those seats are currently adjudications. improvements to be paid off in six ence will include “Watering for the second half allowing Sudan to held by Jan Farris (Place 4), Jean- District Attorney Luke Inman, years. If aldermen approved Lit- the Future” presented by Nick Food Marts grab the momentum and the win. nie Owens (Place 5), Mark C. White Two shot clinics to assisted by Greg Buckley, prosecuted tle’s request, the matter would be Kenny, Texas AgriLife Extension A Temple, Texas, company “From the beginning of the (Place 6), and Laurie Howard (Place be held this month the cases for the State of Texas with Irrigation Specialist; “Thoughts put before the citizens on May 12. game, I just felt that we could 7), and all incumbents are running announced this week that it has pur- The Department of State the Honorable Judge Stuart Messer for Controlling Weeds in 2012,” To fi nd out the results of not get in rhythm offensively, or again. chased 63 Taylor Food Mart Stores Health Services will hold presiding. A total of $6,500in fi nes presented by Dr. Peter Dotray, Tuesday night’s meeting, visit defensively,” head coach Molly The City of Clarendon has from Taylor Petroleum Company two Immunization Clinics in was assessed as a result of the pleas Texas AgriLife Extension Weed ClarendonLive.com. Weatherred said. “We gave up three two-year terms on the Board of based in Amarillo, Texas, two of Clarendon this month. that took place on April 9. In addi- Specialist; “Cotton Disease Man- offensive rebounds that allowed Aldermen up for election this year. which are operated in Clarendon. The clinics will be held on tion to the fi nes, the defendants were agement,” presented by Dr. Jason them to get some easy points and Incumbents are Ann Huey (serving Fikes Wholesale Inc., parent Reward offered for April 12 and 19 at the TDSHS required to pay a total of $1,969 in Woodward, Extension Plant we were not able to score. We the unexpired term of Kyle Davis), company of the 194-location CEFCO offi ce at Five Medical Drive from court costs and $121,185.90 restitu- Pathologist; “Soil Testing,” pre- killed, stolen pig could not get the shots to fall Jesus Hernandez (serving the unex- Convenience Stores Chain based in 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 tion. sented by Fred Vocasek, Senior A reward is being offered in and we stopped being aggressive pired term of Jeremy Powell), and Temple said in a press release that to 3:30 p.m. Chad Michael Sanchez was Lab Agronomist Serv-Tech Labo- it had acquired the retail interests the case of a show pig that was towards the basket.” Will Thompson. At press time, Her- placed on probation for a period of ratories; and “Pesticide Laws and of the Taylor Food Marts located in apparently killed and stolen from Despite the loss, Weatherred nandez and Thompson were the only two years for the state jail felony Regulations,” presented by Levon West Texas, Oklahoma, and New the Hedley School Ag Farm. spoke of her adoration for the candidates signed up. Head Start is now offense of theft of brass. Sanchez Harmon, Texas Department of Mexico. Terms of the agreement Donley County Sheriff team. The City of Howardwick has its taking applications pleaded guilty and was placed on Agriculture. Butch Blackburn said the crime “I am very proud of this ballot the one year unexpired term of were not disclosed. Clarendon Head Start and deferred adjudication for the offense. A meal will also be served is believed to have happened the team and group of girls,” she said. former mayor Del Essary and three “We are pleased to welcome the Pre-Kindergarten will take appli- Sanchez, a 23-year-old resi- along with Industry seed and night of February 22. The pig “They have worked extremely aldermen’s positions currently held Taylor Food Mart Team and Stores cations for the 2012-2013 school dent of Clarendon, was arrested in chemical representative updates was to be shown at the Houston hard and gave it a good run.” by Tanis McMorries, Johnny Hub- into our Fikes/CEFCO Convenience year on Tuesday, May 1, and Donley County for the offense that will be presented. Participants Livestock Show, and the owner Anna Ceniceros fi nished bard, and Tim Gallagher. Aldermen Store Family” said James Fikes, Wednesday, May 2, from 12:30 took place December 15, 2011 and will receive fi ve CEU credits has offered a reward for informa- with six points and Jentry Shadle, serve two years. So far the only can- President and CEO of Fikes Whole- p.m. to 3:30 p.m. You may make pleaded guilty to a complaint and toward there pesticide applicator tion leading to the arrest and con- Trevela Dronzek, and McKayla didate fi led in Howardwick is Robert sale Inc. “This agreement truly an appointment by calling the Ele- information fi led by the State on License requirements. Participant viction of the person or persons Cartwright ended with fi ve each. Brewster for alderman. represents a win-win for all parties mentary offi ce at 874-3855. April 5, 2012. will be asked to please RSVP to involved. Deborah Howard had four, Audrey The City of Hedley has the two- Clarendon Pre-K student Whitney Williams counts her eggs following her class Easter egg hunt at Bronco Stadium Friday morning. involved and we look forward to Children who will turn four Pursuant to the plea agreement, the Donley County Extension Call the sheriff’s offi ce at Shelton 2, and Camra Smith 1. year terms of Mayor Dusty Wilkin- serving our customers in these new years old on or before September Sanchez is required to pay a $1,500 Offi ce by Thursday, January 12, at 874-3533 if you have any infor- Earlier in the week, the Lady son and Aldermen Leon Ward and market areas with immediate plans 1, 2012 and fi ve-year-old who are fi ne to Donley County, $473 in court 2 p.m. to assure meal head count. mation. Broncos stunned third ranked Lonnie Roby up for election this to resupply depleted inventories”. not going to be enrolled in Kinder- costs, $522.95 restitution, and com- If you have any questions or Gruver 40-36 in the Regional year. Roby and Ward have signed up “The addition of the Taylor garten and meet the qualifi cations plete 100 hours of community ser- special needs, contact Leonard Quarterfi nal round to earn the to run again. Stores coupled with the August 2011 will be considered for enrollment. vice. If Sanchez violates probation, Haynes at 806-874-2141 or by Merchant receives right to advance to the Regional Clarendon ISD has three posi- acquisition of the 69 store Food Fast All children must complete he could face up to two years in the cell at 806-282-7680. Tournament. tions on the ballot for its Board of Store group has helped our company threatening letter a Head Start application and this State Jail Division of TDCJ. According to Weatherred, Trustees this year, including two grow to a 257 Store Chain operating The Donley County Sheriff’s will determine which room your Rowdy Joe Floyd was placed on defense was the ‘name of the three-year terms currently held by Higher Focus to be in seven states” said Fikes. Offi ce is asking any merchants child will be eligible for. If an probation for a period of two years game’ in the big win over Gruver. Wayne Hardin and Wes Hatley and Fikes Wholesale, Inc. is a 60+ who might have received a threat- opening occurs in Head Start, they for the state jail felony offense of in Claude Feb. 4 The ladies showed pure determi- the one year unexpired term of the year old company that began as a fuel ening letter in the last month to will be pulling the next qualifying theft of brass. Floyd pleaded guilty Higher Focus Ministries is nation as they completely handled late Marvin Thompson, which is A winning kiss distributor. The company employs come forward to assist with an applicant from the Pre-K class. and was placed on deferred adjudica- 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- their opponent down the stretch. held now by Richard Gribble. All of more than 2,000 people across the investigation. Bring your child’s birth tion for the offense. in Claude on Saturday, Febru- urday. Check out photos of all the winners on page eight of this week’s issue. Clarendon had to come from the CISD incumbents are running for ENTERPRISE PHOTO / KARI LINDSEY southern United States. Sheriff Butch Blackburn said certifi cate, income verifi cation, Floyd, 21-year-old resident of ary 4, at 7:00 p.m. for the Higher behind after the Lady Hounds re-election. CEFCO Convenience Stores one local merchant received a immunization record, Social Clarendon was arrested in Donley Focus Crusade. opened a fi ve-point lead in the Hedley ISD has two three-year operates stores in Texas, Alabama, letter demanding $500 per month Security card, documentation of County for the offense that took There is no admission fee fi rst quarter of play. terms on its Board of Trustees on this Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, be sent to an Amarillo address and disability(if applicable), and proof place December 15, 2011 and for the crusade and doors open at The ladies closed the gap year’s ballot. Those seats are held by Cobb, Williams top beef exhibitors New Mexico, and Arkansas and threatened to harm the merchant of public assistance. pleaded guilty to a complaint and 6:30 p.m. for this non-denomina- employs more than 2,000 team or the merchant’s family. early in the fi nal period and then Lana Ritchie and Bobby Lindsey, information fi led by the State on tional event. The crusade is being members chain-wide. Blackburn said the same went on a 5-9 scoring run that left fi lling the term originally held by April 5, 2012. held in the Armstrong County Junior Livestock show raises $60k for Donley County youth letter had shown up in several Gruver grasping. The Lady Bron- Shelby Shipp. As of Tuesday, chal- Clarendon looks for Pursuant to the plea agreement, Community Center located south Trevor Cobb and Tylee Wil- Kaden Bennett and Tylee Wil- and third (Class 101).Brenden Dalton Benson, fourth (Class 702); places in Amarillo, and the Ama- cos led by eight with three minutes lengers Michael Metcalf, Sr., and new Kindergarteners Floyd is required to pay a $1,500 on Hurley Ave. liams exhibited the top animals in liams, Reserve Breed Champions; Hough, third (Class 102) Klaiton Moore, fourth (Class 703); rillo Police Department and the to play, but they allowed the Lady Dee Smith had signed up for the Clarendon Elementary fi ne to Donley County, $473 in Special musical guests Hounds to attempt a comeback The 2012 Regional Quarter-Final Champion Lady Broncos election. the Beef Division during the annual Brittney McAnear, fi rst (Class 401); Goats: Kylie Phillips, Grand Caylor Monroe, fourth (Class 801); Shooting of FBI are both investigating the ENTERPRISE PHOTOS / KARI LINDSEY School is looking for all children court costs, $522.95 restitution, and 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); case. Any merchants who may See ‘Lady Broncs’ on page 5. Election Day will be Saturday, who will be starting Kindergarten complete 100 hours of community 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); have received the same letter are May 12. next year. service. If Floyd violates probation, 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); asked to call 874-3533. If you know of a child that he could face up to two years in the Higher Focus Ministries Co- Cobb exhibited the Grand O’Dell, second (Class 401); Tylee 202); Kolt Stevenson, third (Class Payton Havens, sixth (Class 703); will be fi ve years old by Septem- State Jail Division of TDCJ. Founder, Steve Patterson. Champion Steer; and Williams had Williams, second (Class 402); Seth 202); Swine-Gilt: Tres Hommel, investigation ber 1, 2012,rite down the follow- Stephanie Gale Davis was For more information visit State representative candidates face local citizens the Grand Champion Heifer. Ruthardt, second and third(Class Swine: Austin Adams, Grand Grand Champion; Kati Adams, Investigators are still looking State to hold three ing information: Child’s Name, placed on probation for a period of 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- shot clinics here Education funding, standard- session where it became apparent to promising not to raise taxes, and he Child’s Birthdate, Parent’s Name, ten years for the fi rst degree felony 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 The Department of State ized testing, and water planning him that most members of the Leg- was named the fourth most conser- Mailing Address, and Telephone offense of theft, in aggregated 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 were among the top issues discussed islature do not understand school vative legislator in the last session. Number and return it to the Ele- amounts. Davis pleaded guilty for Health Services will hold three Hedley Kindergarten student Quiomi Hall gathers an egg off the Clarendon Pre-K student Grant Haynes hops along during pion Goat, Austin Adams’ Grand second (Class 406); Chris Black- second (Class 602); Kati Adams, second (Class 501); Jacob Pigg, hunting in Briscoe County. by the candidates hoping to serve fi nance. He pointed to a bill requiring voters mentary offi ce by May 1. Or you the offense that took place on June Federal income tax return Immunization Clinics this month school swing set. the class sack race. 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 in Clarendon. Donley County in the Texas House Mr. Smith was born and raised to show photo identifi cation and may call 874-3855 with the infor- ENTERPRISE PHOTOS / ROGER ESTLACK & KARI LINDSEY 15, 2010, and was placed on deferred 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 Clinics will be held at the of Representatives at a local Repub- in Pampa and is also involved in the changes made to eminent domain as mation. Visitation Day will be adjudication for the offense. 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 TDSHS of¿ ce at Five Medical lican forum last week. oil business. He said several neigh- some of the items he was proud to Thursday, May 10, from 10-11:30 Davis, 43-year-old resident 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 Drive on March 1, 8, and 15 from Rep. Jim Landtroop of Plain- bors encouraged him to run after have sponsored. at Clarendon Elementary. of White Deer, was indicted by a 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 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 view, former representative Gary Rep. Warren Chisum announced Mr. Walker lives in Plains Combs reminds businesses of April 16 rendition deadline Carson County Grand Jury on March 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. to 3:30 p.m. with the ¿ rst 15 cli- Walker of Plains, Mac Smith of that he would not be seeking re- and served four terms in the State New children’s food 1, 2012. 105 animals. Heifers: Tylee Williams, Grand Havens, second (Class 601); Jake Carr, third (Class 504); Ryan Ward, Donley County Sheriff Butch ents seen at each time. Pampa, and Ken King of Canadian election. He said he felt like Texas House of Representatives, being AUSTIN – Texas Comptrol- businesses are not paying their share erty owner should render in each statewide or they can be downloaded The indictment occurred after Figures show that the sale and Reserve Grand Champion; Owens, second (Class 603); Shelby fourth (Class 501); Iago Alverez Blackburn said Garcia reportedly each introduced themselves and needs people in the Legislature who fi rst elected in 1994. He came to the ministry started ler Susan Combs today reminded of property tax, it places a greater tax appraisal district offi ce. on the Comptroller’s website at a year-long investigation by Chief 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 stated their reasons for running for know what it’s like to grow up in a Texas Panhandle in 1986 and served Christ’s Kids, Clarendon business owners that April 16 is the burden on other business owners and Combs also reminds owners http://www.window.state.tx.us/tax- Deputy Loren Brand with the Carson 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 Baseball sign-ups offi ce before a crowd of sixty people small town and that his philosophy four years as the fi rst manager of the Elementary, Panhandle Commu- deadline to fi le property tax rendi- homeowners.” whose property was damaged by info/taxforms/02-forms.html. County Sheriff’s Offi ce. at the Bairfi eld Activity Center is that government should stay out of Panhandle Groundwater Conserva- “The theft by Davis, an 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 to be held Thursday nity Services, and SnackPak 4 tions with their county appraisal Rendering allows property a storm, fl ood or fi re last year that For more information about 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 Thursday night, February 23. people’s way. tion District before taking a similar kids have come together to send districts. To render is to list the tax- owners to record their opinion of they may fi le a special decreased rendering property, deadline exten- entrusted employee of the victim, Clarendon Baseball will 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. Mr. King took the fl oor fi rst Rep. Landtroop is currently position in Yoakum County. He said snacks home for children in food able inventory, furniture and fi xtures, their property’s value and ensures value report that could lower their sions, penalties and rendition forms, occurred over an extended time be holding Baseball and Soft- 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 and said he was born and raised in serving as a State Representative water and agriculture are what he insecure homes. The program machinery and equipment and other that the appraisal district sends them fi nal tax bills for this year. Property taxpayers may contact the Comptrol- period, which makes it diffi cult to ball sign-up on Thursday, March 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 Canadian where he is now involved from Plainview, and Donley County knows best and that public education made its fi rst delivery last Friday, property a business owned or man- a notice before changing a value on owners have until April 16 to fi le the ler’s Property Tax Assistance Divi- ascertain the exact amount,” said 1, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the 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 in the oil and gas business and serves is moving into his district when the is important. He also said he will not April 6, and sends snack food aged as of Jan. 1. The appraisal dis- their property. Owners do not have decreased value report, which indi- sion at 1-800-252-9121 and press Inman. “This lengthy and in-depth Bronco Gym. This sign up will 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 as president of both the Canadian new boundaries get fi nal approval by work much on “social issues.” home on Friday for the weekend trict may use the information to set to render exempt property, such as cates their property’s condition on “2” to access the menu and then investigation resulted in a plea today be for eligible players ages nine 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 school board and the Hemphill the courts. He is a State Farm Insur- Water issues were the fi rst topic State Representative Republican candidates Gary Walker, Jim as a blessing for children in food property values. church property or a farmer’s equip- Jan. 1, 2012. press “1” to contact the Information to make the victim as whole as pos- through 15. Tee ball and machine 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 County Appraisal District board. He ance agent and says he understands brought up by the citizens in atten- Landtroop, Ken King, and Mac Smith at the BairÀ eld Activity insecure homes. Students are “Rendition helps the appraisal ment used for farming. Rendition forms and decreased Services Team or visit the Comptrol- sible, and also subjects Davis to life pitch sign-up will be held at a later 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 said he became interested in running making a payroll and living within dance. Mr. Walker said the state Center in Clarendon last Thursday. anonymously identifi ed by school district appraise property fairly and If more than one appraisal dis- value report forms are available ler’s website at www.window.state. in prison if she violates probation.” date. See ‘Candidates’ on page 8. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK 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. for offi ce after the last legislative a budget. He said he ran for offi ce offi cials. accurately,” Combs said. “If some trict appraises a property, the prop- from county appraisal district offi ces tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/. See ‘Court’ on page 8.

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I raised him like my announced its 2012 Valedictorian marker own son. I tried to do everything I luncheon featuring former and Salutatorian are Kayla Elam and Library receive a very nice month? Bob Watson tells you could to take care of him to the best À rst lady. Jordan Luna. gift. Donley County offi cially gave how to À nd out. of my abilities. Since Chance has 6 Lady Bulldogs sweep Frank This year’s Valedictorian is 6 A Clarendon athlete brings its approval for a Ten Command- 5 The USDA is offering grants died my life has changed forever. GUILTY I have had a hard time coping with Phillips and secure spot in home bronze from the state for job creation in rural Babcock to serve life in prison for killing son Kayla Elam with a GPA of 96.7. ments marker to be placed on the his loss. regional tournament. Kayla is the track meet. Courthouse Square during the regu- communities. “Chance and I enjoyed fi shing By Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise 10 And À nd out who won the daughter 8 And “chick” out what has lar session of the Commissioners’ 8 And West Texas shrubs together. Our last trip he had caught Robert Babcock began his life citywide talent show. of Clifford been going on in À rst grade! Court Monday. may be good power sources. four fi sh and I wasn’t able to catch sentence in state prison this week for any. He would always brag to every- All this and much more as The Enterprise and Mary All this and much more as The Enterprise Commissioners voted 4-0-1 to All this and much more as The Enterprise killing his four-year-old son, Chance one. I feel as though I cannot do the reports in this week’s amazing edition! Ann John- reports in this week’s amazing edition! allow the marker with County Judge reports in this week’s amazing edition! things that I loved to do anymore Mark Jones, by beating him to death son and the Jack Hall and Commissioners Andy because Chance is no longer here. last year at his rural residence south- granddaugh- Wheatly, Donnie Hall, and Mark I will never have the opportunity to Man jailed on child CC Kids’ College east of Clarendon. watch him grow up or be able to ter of C. A. White in favor of the measure, and Hail litters a yard at a residence in Lelia Lake. Bell, Howard win A Hall County jury of six men teach him how to drive. Words can sex assault charges ENTERPRISE PHOTO / MATTHEW MARTINEZ and Belinda Commissioner Dan Sawyer abstain- continues this week never explain my love and feelings and six women deliberated for nearly A Hedley resident is in the Goins. Elam HISD board election ing. Kids’ College classes at for Chance Mark, he was the best an hour and a half in Memphis last Donley County Jail this week Kayla Voters in the Hedley Inde- A section of Third Street near Bronco Stadium holds water following weekend rains. This is one of the streets that will be repaved County offi cials and supporters Clarendon College continue this thing in my life and has touched so and curbed now that voters have approved $700,000 in bonds. Thursday, June 7, before returning many hearts.” after he was arrested on felony has received pendent School District Satur- ENTERPRISE PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK of the marker both expressed sur- week, but there is still time to get their unanimous verdict that Bab- charges of Aggravated Sexual many aca- day chose Dana Bell and Mark prise at a lack of public enthusiasm involved with the summer fun. Heather Hill cock is guilty of capital murder, and Assault of a Child. demic awards Howard to be the newest members for the project, with commissioners “We have a wide variety of “Seventeen months and two District Judge Stuart Messer pro- days ago we all lost Chance Mark Sheriff Butch Blackburn said while at of the Board of Trustees there. saying they had been contacted by classes for kids this summer,” CC nounced the sentence of life without Jones. He was a remarkable and 41-year-old Bryan Keith Price CHS. She The two men bested a fi eld Get ’er done only 20 or fewer people. Most of Marketing Coordinator Ashlee intelligent little boy who touched the possibility of parole. was picked up April 25. has received of six candidates for the two open those contacts were supportive of the Estlack said. everyone’s hearts with his beauti- “This verdict screams out jus- Price’s victim was an Honor C’s in positions on the board. The seats project, but some were opposed to it “One class we are excited ful smile. He was so full of life and tice for Chance,” District Attorney enjoyed every moment spent with 11-year-old girl, and he is also IPC, chem- are currently held by Lana Ritchie also. to offer is Basics in Babysitting,” Luke Inman told the Enterprise. “It the ones who loved him the most. facing another Aggravated Sexual istry, Biol- and Bobby Lindsey, but they Earl Shields, Don Hillis, Guy Estlack said. “This course is “My memories of Chance can Voters approve bonds closes a very important chapter in never be taken away and his spirit Assault of a Child charge related ogy, Physics, Luna chose not to seek re-election. Ellis, and Shawn O’Keefe spoke taught by the American Red Cross Chance’s life and for the people who to the local case in Colling- Geometry, Eighty-one people cast bal- in favor of the marker, and Roger and features training in fi rst aid will live on forever. I loved Chance Clarendon voters gave the lines that will need to be replaced Stadium. • Accepted the resignation truly loved and cared for Chance.” with all my heart…. Chance Mark sworth County. Bond was set Algebra I, French I and French II. lots in the election, and complete Estlack spoke in opposition to it. and home safety and is perfect for Chance Mark Jones during happy times with family in the Lubbock area. green light Saturday to a $700,000 before we repair the streets, particu- Mayor Larry Hicks was of Municipal Judge Bob Watson Babcock showed no emotion as COURTESY PHOTOS has an older brother, C.J., who is 14 on the Donley County charge at She is also a member of the local results are as follows: Dana Bell Supporters of the marker say it anyone interested in babysitting and a younger sister, Natalie, who is bond election that will fund street larly under Sixth Street,” he said. pleased with the election results. with regret, approved Ordinance the verdict and sentence were read $10,000 by Justice of the Peace chapter of the National Honor Soci- 69, Mark Howard 32, Donnie improvements. The city expects to need only “I think it’s going to be a great 401 having to do with the organi- will be a historical monument that, neighbors or relatives.” four. C.J. told me that he was fearful nor when family members addressed The jury’s decision concluded a when the defense tried to present its had moved from left to right and that Robert could have the possibil- Denise Bertrand, and Justice of ety. Kayla has been a member of Chambless 22, Connie Wheatly The election was marked by minor engineering work done to thing for the city, and I can’t wait to zation of the municipal court, and in addition to the Ten Command- The Red Cross class is 17, Michael Metcalf, Sr. 12, and their emotions and their feelings trial that lasted ¿ ve days and closed case later in the week. scans also indicated contusions and ity of parole. How do you comfort the Peace Connie Havens set bond the A Honor Roll for the last three low turnout with only 12.6 percent design curbs that will align with get started,” Hicks said. tabled consideration of appointing a ments, will have quotes from the offered June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 him? Natalie wants to know when Hail shattered the windshield of Ann and Steve Thornton’s car Billiard and baseball size hail, like this stone held by Bailey Wood, about him during the allocution fol- a case that prosecutors, law enforce- bruising of the lungs and other inter- of $250,000 on the charge from years and has been nominated for the Dee Smith 4. of eligible voters participating, but existing curbs and to create speci- Little said city aldermen will replacement for Watson; nation’s Founding Fathers and will p.m. for $40. DAY 3 Chance will be able to come back near Greenbelt Lake. pounded property in and around Lelia Lake. lowing sentencing. ment, and the community had ago- nal injuries. Collingsworth County. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO United States Achievement Acad- 58.5 percent of those voting favored fi cations for the seal coating and meet May 17 to canvass the elec- • Approved $4,500 from the also address the history of Donley For more information on Expert witnesses testi¿ ed to the from Jesus and play with her again. “He was a remarkable and intel- nized about since Babcock called “His injuries were the most How can I explain to her that he will Blackburn said Price has emy Award all four years in high the bonds. The fi nal vote tally was paving. tion. Hotel Occupancy Tax fund for use County and Clarendon and specifi - other Kids’ College classes stop extent and severity of Chance Mark Primary voting now ligent little boy who touched every- 911 on the morning of January 4, extensive I have seen in my career,” always be with Jesus when I don’t previously been convicted and school. Kayla is also the winner 79 in favor, and 56 opposed, and Little said the city should be In other city business, the by the Clarendon Outdoor Enter- cally the role of faith in the establish- by the Student Services offi ce in Jones’ injuries when the trial contin- even understand it myself? one’s hearts with his beautiful smile,” 2011, and reported his son was unre- Todd said. imprisoned for Indecency with of the District Voice of Democracy underway for GOP City Hall says it will begin getting able to go to bids on the project by Clarendon Board of Aldermen met tainment Association to promote ment of this community. the Instructional Center or visit ued last Tuesday, June 5. “Robert, Chance’s families are said Heather Hill, who had raised the sponsive. Jones died the next day at After a trip to the operating a Child and said the accused is a Contest. Early Voting began Monday, ready for the work right away. the end of June, and he hopes to last Tuesday, May 8, and took the and advertise the Saints’ Roost July Shields said he felt like the www.clarendoncollege.edu or call Dr. Christopher Todd, a pedi- known as the victims, but the only boy as her own son for about two Northwest Texas Hospital in Ama- room to relieve pressure from the victim in this case was Chance Mark registered sex offender. Kayla has also been very May 14, in the Texas Republican “There is a 30-day waiting have the project completed by the following actions: Fourth Celebration; marker was important in order “to the college at 874-3571. atric intensivist at Northwest Texas Storm batters county years, before he went to live with his rillo. swelling of the brain, Todd said Jones. He deserved better! Chance involved in academic contests. In Primary. period before we can issue the end of August. • Approved a draft contract • and Approved Ordinance 400 show the principles that we stand on” Hospital (NWTH) who has special thrived on love and affection. Why biological father. “He was so full of The ¿ rst gruesome details of Jones was exhibiting signs of diabe- Citywide garage 2010 Kayla placed 2nd individual Local voters can cast bal- bonds,” City Administrator Lambert “We are going to have to do with Greenbelt Water Authority for adopting standardized international and he noted that the rules were good Shot clinics planned training in child abuse cases, treated would you have caused intentional Clarendon and much of Donley 20 or more vehicles on US 287 there Hall said about half of its vehicles were blown because of intense rota- life and enjoyed every moment spent Jones’ injuries became public during tes incepitus – a condition where the in District Science and 1st in Chem- lots at the Donley County Court- Little said, noting the city can begin some scheduling to orchestrate this the sale of city groundwater with building, plumbing, electrical, and enough for the children of Israel and The Department of State Jones in the emergency room after pain and harm to a child who imme- sale set for June 2 County were battered by at least received heavy damage. had damage to windshields. tion seen in the storm near the city with the ones who loved him the the ¿ rst two days of testimony, May brain or pituitary gland stops send- diately called you ‘Daddy’? istry while helping her team to a house Annex for several potential making some preparations right work so that we get it done while the price of 45-cents per thousand other codes for use by the city for that Clarendon was founded by a Health Services will hold an he was transported there by LifeStar The sign-up period for the three rounds of hail Monday eve- “It knocked holes in the sleeper Howardwick was also hard hit and that he did see one funnel form most…. Chance thrived on love and 31 and June 1, and were reported in ing the signals for the hormones that “In my mind you will be known District 1st place team. In 2011 she Republican candidates, including away. school is out,” Little said, referring gallons and sent it to Greenbelt for the health, safety, and welfare of its preacher. immunization clinic this week in last January. Todd again described as a murder, not as Chance Mark’s seventh annual “Trash To Trea- ning, damaging roofs, windows, and cab of semi-truck and beat the air- by hail with some vehicles there sus- north of Hedley but it did not reach affection, why would you have ever last week’s Enterprise. But jurors control kidney function. It is a condi- was 1st place individual in science, those seeking to represent Donley “We need to identify utility specifi cally to the work near Bronco consideration; citizens. Ellis said the marker was Clarendon. injuries to Jones’ head, abdomen, father. My heart will never heal, sures” garage sale event begins vehicles. lines off it,” Blackburn said. taining major damage, and Hedley the ground. caused intentional pain and harm to learned even more horrifying details tion that is not survivable, Todd said. a member of the 1st place district County in the State House of Rep- important to him personally and that Clinics will be held June 14 genitals, back, chest, face, and but- but I believe one day I will have next Monday, and this year’s sale The heaviest damage was Roof, skylight, and vehicle received large hail also. Clarendon offi cially received a child who immediately called you, when the trial resumed last week and Dr. Wayne Paullus, a neuro- the opportunity to be reunited with science team, was 4th place regional resentatives – Rep. Jim Landtroop, the Ten Commandments were “the at the DSHS offi ce at Five Medi- tocks; and he said a CT scan showed is slated for Saturday, June 4. reported in Ashtola and Lelia Lake damage was reported inside the city As the storm moved across the 1.32” of moisture from the storm, ‘Daddy?’” were not swayed in Babcock’s favor See ‘Guilty’ on page 7. Chance.” individual and a member of the state former Rep. Gary Walker, Mac basis for our law and our morals.” that the boy’s brain was injured and Garage sales in Clarendon where the storm seemed to linger with Clarendon ISD reporting that county, farm equipment was beaten according to National Weather Ser- cal Drive with the fi rst 15 clients qualifying science team. This year Smith, and Ken King. Hillis said the marker will be “a and the surrounding area are wel- and pound property for extended three-fourths of its skylights had by the hail, and Lelia Lake was hit vice Cooperative Observer Tommie City sales tax revenue from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from Kayla placed 1st in biology and 2nd Candidates seeking to repre- blessing” and said that it was going come to sign up. Residents who times. Sheriff Butch Blackburn said been damaged by the storm. The heavily with vehicles taking heavy Saye; but unoffi cial reports of one 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. he had seen trees practically defoli- sheriff’s offi ce had one patrol truck damage. inch to 2.5 inches were received. A overall. She was also a member sent Donley County in the State to be a historical and not a religious All clinic times subject to wish to participate are asked to of a science team that quali¿ ed for Juveniles face ated by the hail in Ashtola and that with a damaged windshield; and City Sheriff Blackburn said sirens Hedley resident reported 3.5 inches. Senate are Sen. Kel Seliger and climbs slightly in May monument. change or cancellation due to State will come by the ENTERPRISE before 5 regional. Kayla has also been suc- Randy Rives, and Congressman O’Keefe said he wanted some- p.m. on Friday, May 25, to sign up City sales tax revenues were to-date at $6,390.73. weather conditions or unforeseen cessful in journalism placing 4th in Mac Thornberry is being chal- thing to show kids that the commu- for the promotion. up in Clarendon for the month of Texas Comptroller Susan scheduling confl icts. Please bring charges in car Crop certiÀ cation deadline May 15 district in 2011 and 2nd this year. lenged in the primary by Pamela April, according to fi gures released Combs announced that state sales nity does not agree with the policies immunization records for children pick spot For just $20, each household Kayla has volunteered at the of Barack Obama, particularly the Donley County USDA Farm report by the May 15 deadline in Lea Barlow. by the state comptroller’s offi ce tax revenue in April was $2.07 bil- to receive vaccines. theft cases will get a 50-word advertisement Donley County Senior Citizens president’s stance on same-sex mar- Service Agency (FSA) Executive order to comply with FSA program Early Voting continues Friday. lion, up 10.9 percent compared to in the Big-E Classifi eds, tips for Center and managed fundraisers to riage. The Donley County Sheriff’s Director Bruce Ferguson, reminds eligibility requirements,” said Fer- through May 25. The Primary The city received $34,395.00, April 2011. Schedule set for for marker holding a successful sale, price bene¿ t the Senior Citizens. She also Estlack said he was opposed to Offi ce has cleared up several cases producers that the annual crop cer- guson Election will be held on May 29. which up 1.43 percent compared “Sales tax revenue has now stickers,regional advertising and helped deliver meals-on-wheels and the placement of any new markers on July 4th celebration after recovering a stolen car Monday The location of a Ten Com- ti¿ cation deadline for fall/spring- Producers are also reminded to to the $ 33,908.49 that Clarendon increased for 25 consecutive two yard signs. wrote articles to raise awareness for the Courthouse Square, urged com- Clarendon is getting ready to morning. mandments marker on the Donley seeded crops (wheat, oats, barley, report crop losses insured through received during the same period months. Recent strength in sales For more information, call Senior Citizen needs. She helped Chamber social to missioners to maintain their prior roll out the red carpet for visitors Sheriff Butch Blackburn said County Courthouse Square will be rye, triticale) is May 15, 2012. Federal Crop Insurance and the Non- last year. The year-to-date tax collections continued in both 874-2259. raise over $1,000. action to that effect, and reminded to the 135th annual Saints’ Roost Brit Patten reported his car had been left up to the Texas Historical Com- Producers who ¿ le accurate insured Crop Disaster Assistance be held this Friday fi gure is lower 8.10 percent with business and consumer spending Kayla’s hobbies include UIL them that the Courthouse represents Celebration, which will be held stolen, and it was recovered crashed mission (THC) following Monday’s and timely reports for all crops and Program (NAP) within 15 days of The Clarendon Chamber $131,595.28 collected in 2012. categories,” Combs said. “Growth CC graduation to be science, writing poetry, reading, all the people of Donley County and July 4, 6, and 7 this year. into a tree on South Kearney Street. regular meeting of the Commission- land uses, including failed acreage the disaster or as soon as the loss is of Commerce will hold another Hedley’s sales tax rev- was led by the oil and natural gas- studying, shopping, hanging out with that not everyone was in favor of the Downtown will be the site of Offi cers followed shoe tracks, and ers’ Court. held Friday, May 4 can prevent the potential loss of FSA apparent. Business After Hours Social on enue was down 22.61 percent to related sectors, while signifi cant friends, cosmetology, and spending proposal. the fi rst activities this year with the investigation resulted in two County offi cials listened to two Clarendon College will hold program bene¿ ts. For questions regarding crop Top Band Friday, May 18, from 5:30 to 7:00 $692.34, and the year-to-date there gains also came from retail trade time with her family. All fi ve citizens and the com- all the happenings on Wednesday, juveniles being arrested. One other proposals for locating the monument two commencement ceremonies “I encourage all producers to certi¿ cation and crop loss reports, Hiway 84 of Clovis, New Mexico, was the winner of the second p.m. at the Clarendon Post Offi ce. was off 24.47 percent at $2,343.59. and restaurants.” He has been involved in serv- missioners were given ample time July 4, at the Courthouse Square. person was later arrested, and two on the east side of the court and also this Friday, May 4, in response to visit the Donley County FSA of¿ ce please contact the Donley County annual Battle of the Bands as part of the Clarendon Concert Lori and Rex Burns will Howardwick, which increased The sales tax fi gures repre- Series last Friday evening in City Park. ing his community through highway to voice their opinions about the The Craft Fair begins at 9 a.m. more arrests are expected. considered a third option closer to an increased number of students to ¿ le an accurate crop certi¿ cation FSA of¿ ce at 806-874-3561. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / MORGAN WHEATLY host the event, and all chamber its sales tax rate last fall, saw its sent monthly sales made in March cleanup and volunteer work at the Owl Royalty marker, and the vote on the matter with the Kids Bicycle Parade Blackburn said by Monday the Courthouse Annex before going participating each year. members will be asked to submit revenues increase 105.03 percent as well as January, February and Prom queen Kassidy Burton and king Chris Blackburn share a T Saint’s Roost Museum, Clarendon came only after everyone had a starting at 10 a.m. followed by the afternoon offi cers had cleared up outside to look at each location. A More than 125 students are YLOR W. 1ST ST. E. 1ST ST. to $1,374.51 and is now running March sales by businesses that W. 2ND STREET two names for nomination to the dance during Hedley’s prom. nursing home and the Donley ENTERPRISE PHOTO / KARI LINDSEY Shriners’ Barbecue at 11 a.m. three cases of unauthorized use of a R chance to say all they wanted. Guy Ellis told the court that

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S. ALLEN ST. S. KOOGLE ST. S. ELLERBE ST. S. TAYLORST. S. PARKS ST. S. JEFFERSON ST. S. SULLY ST. S. KEARNEY STREET and to network and share ideas. E VENUE in Weatherford, Oklahoma where specifi cations, and proposed loca- Patty Bingo. In all, the sheriff said fi ve sus- marker in Carson County is “right in ates will participate in commence- W. 3RD ST. E. 3RD ST. CC names top honor graduates for 2012 That night the Clarendon pects have been identifi ed in the ment at 10 a.m. with Associate in she will begin her studies to become tions for the marker to the county, the middle” of the sidewalk leading VENUE a pharmacist. Clarendon College recog- scholastic papers and/or projects which will submit that information Outdoor Entertainment Asso- cases, four of which are juveniles. to that courthouse’s main steps.

Arts, Associate in Applied Sci- PA S. W. 4TH ST. Citywide garage Donley County Sheriff Butch Blackburn dusts for À ngerprints on the door of a stolen car Monday . 3RD E. 4TH ST.

W This year’s Salutatorian is nized Martha Smith, Scott Cone, completed, and other indicators to the Texas Historical Commission. ciation will hold its junior ranch The investigation was continu- Monument supporters proposed TRICK ence, and certifi cate commence- CLARENDON A . 3RD S. GORST ST. morning in Clarendon. W sale set for June 2 and Joyse Gammage for their of scholastic achievement. rodeo at 7:30 p.m. with a dance ing at press time. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK ment at 7 p.m. Receptions will Jordan Luna, son of Terri Luna. The THC will then take all their fi rst choice location on the east W. 5TH ST. Jordan has a GPA of 95.3. The sign-up period for the achievements at spring com- Smith has worked at the information into consideration to follow on the slab at 9 p.m. side of the courthouse in a tree line follow the ceremonies. W. 5TH ST. E. 5TH ST. . 4TH Jordan has been the recipient seventh annual “Trash To Trea- mencement on Friday, May 4 Clarendon College for 12 years and approve a fi nal location for the with Trevor Leeper providing the about 12 feet off the sidewalk along There will no longer be W Martha Smith of Clarendon and in 2009 went back to school music. admission tickets for each stu- of many awards and honors. He has sures” garage sale event is under- marker. Sully Street and more or less cen- W. 6TH ST. W. 6TH ST. E. 6TH ST. S. received the Walter B. Knorpp to earn an Associate in Science S. S quali¿ ed for regional competition in way. Judge Hall told supporters of The Ranch Rodeo will be tered on the building. Their second dent and seating will be on a fi rst BO N I Outstanding Academic Achieve- degree. She was named the held Friday and Saturday, July 6 come, fi rst seated basis. Social Studies as both a team member Residents who wish to par- the marker that the state would not FSA committee nominations start June 15 option was a little south of there and an individual. He quali¿ ed in ment award. Clarendon College Employee and 7, with rough stock provided but closer to the courthouse and in RFO graduation will con- ticipate are asked to come by Smith Cone Gamage allow any marker or construction to Early voting is underway at the Courthouse Annex in the $700,000 bond election for the City of Clarendon. If approved the city NTERPRISE Selected by the faculty, a of the Year in 2005 and has by Bill Hext and Ed Montana tinue to be at 1:30 p.m. with a Number Sense as an individual for the E before 5 p.m. on be placed anywhere on the square Donley County USDA Farm grams, as well as other important Nominees must participate in a farmers and ranchers to participate line with round window on the east would undertake improvements on the above streets highlighted in yellow. They are 6th Street (Koogle to Goodnight), 3rd Street (Allen student is chosen for the Knorpp been a co-sponsor of the inter- announcing. Chris Clerihew & reception immediately following three years and this year helped take Friday, May 25, to sign up. formed in the college play “Kiss or the worship committee at First United that would detract from the view of Service Agency (FSA) Execu- federal farm program issues. program administered by FSA, be in the nomination and election pro- façade. to Bugbee), Allen Street (3rd to Fifth), Sims Street (3rd to 4th), Carhart Street (6th to US 287), Clarendon Avenue, Regent Avenue, and Award on the basis of overall aca- national student organization The West Coast Turnarounds will in the Harned Sisters Fine Arts For more information, call Make-up” in 2006 and is a member of Methodist Church in Clarendon. the courthouse, which was restored tive Director Bruce Ferguson, “County Committees are eligible to vote in a county com- cess,” said Ferguson. Commissioner Donnie Hall Wood Street (Jackson to Faker), Election Day is May 12. Early voting continues through May 8. demic excellence, grades earned, at Clarendon College. She per- provide music for the dance on Center lobby. 874-2259. the Clarendon Community Choir and See ‘Honor students on page 7. largely with state funds. announced this week that county unique to FSA and are a valuable mittee election and reside in the County committees are com- said he preferred a location east of Friday and Buster Bledsoe Band committee election nominations resource that gives locally elected local administrative area (LAA) in prised of three to fi ve members the Annex, which he said would not will open for Tommy Gallagher & begin June 15, 2012. farmers and ranchers who partici- which the person is a candidate. To elected by local producers. All distract from the courthouse and Brimstone on Saturday. Farmers, ranchers and land- pate in FSA programs the opportu- become a nominee, eligible indi- newly elected county committee would be closer to the greatest foot Other celebration favorites, owners are encouraged to nomi- nity to impact farm programs at the viduals must sign form FSA-669A. members and alternates will take traffi c on a daily basis. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MAY 25. CALL 874-2259. Now located in Clarendon including the Downtown Depres- nate farmer and rancher candidates local level,” said Ferguson. “I hope The form and more information offi ce January 1, 2013. “I’m opposed to having it any- sion Luncheon and the Henson’s where in front of the courthouse,” 100% to serve on their local FSA county to see a high level of participation about county committee elections Nomination forms must be ANNUAL All inside Cornell Service Station at US 287 & Sully Street Satisfaction Turtle Race will be held on Friday committee by the August 1, 2012, during the nomination and election are available online at: www.fsa. postmarked or received in the local Commissioner Hall said. Insurance Guaranteed this year. deadline. process,” he said. usda.gov/elections. USDA Service Center by close of County Judge Jack Hall said the Accepted Open Daily Monday - Friday • Saturday by appointment For a booth on the square, Elected county committee Producers may nominate “In order to have fair represen- business on August 1, 2012. THC would have the ultimate say in GARAGE SALE contact the County Extension members serve a three-year term themselves or others as candidates. tation of the demographics and agri- For more information about the monument’s location, although FFreeree EEstimatesstimates • FFreeree DDemoemo • 4463-244463-2444 oorr 3352-755552-7555 offi ce at 874-2141, and for parade and are responsible for making deci- Organizations that represent minor- cultural interests in the community, county committees, contact the some supporters said they didn’t feel EVENT entries, call the Chamber at 874- sions on FSA disaster, conservation, ity and women farmers and ranch- I encourage all producers, including Donley County FSA at 806-874- like the agency’s opinion mattered. FFreeree CarCar RentalRental ifif repairedrepaired atat ourour AmarilloAmarillo locationlocation atat 32033203 S.S. WesternWestern 2421. commodity, and price support pro- ers may also nominate candidates. women, minority and beginning 3561 or visit www.fsa.usda.gov. See ‘Marker’ on page 3.

THE CLARENDON THE CLARENDON THE CLARENDON 06.14.2012 09.20.2012 11.08.2012    The Texas Panhandle’s First Newspaper. The Texas Panhandle’s First Newspaper. The Texas Panhandle’s First Newspaper. Established 1878. Established 1878. Established 1878.   Enterprise  Enterprise Enterprise THE CLARENDON NEWS & THE DONLEY COUNTY LEADEREADER THE CLARENDON NEWS & THE DONLEY COUNTY LEADEREADER THE CLARENDON NEWS & THE DONLEY COUNTY LEADER www.ClarendonLive.com Local kids www.ClarendonLive.com www.ClarendonLive.com Ceremonies Single 00 Single 00 Edes pleads guilty to injury to a child Single 00 Steam engine rolls into town Copy $1 Copy $1 Copy $1 planned to meet new A Clarendon woman pled guilty in Chil- belongings over to his family. She must also Union PaciÀ c dress Monday to a felony charge related to complete 400 hours of community service. THIS WEEK THIS WEEK THIS WEEK the 2011 death of her grandson, Chance Mark “Edes is just as culpable as to what hap- 2 Enterprise readers sound 2 Fred lambasts liars in both 2 Never forget the lessons Jones. pened to Chance in the end,” said Donley celebrates its honor vets off on a range of issues and major political parties. standards from the death of Chance Gayle Edes, age 67, will serve 90 days County Sheriff Butch Blackburn. “Robert concerns. Veterans of the United States’ 3 Southwestern Electric Mark Jones. in the Donley County Jail, and a ten-year Babcock is who beat Chance to death, and CISD trustees okay 3 The Clarendon Lions Club 150th birthday armed forces will be honored during Power is seeking a rate 4 A former Clarendon sentence to the institutional division of the Edes didn’t take him to the hospital when she marks its 90th anniversary The smoke, the steam, and a several public ceremonies in Donley increase. resolution on tests resident takes a walk down Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which knew that’s what Chance needed the night Gayle Edes and hands out awards. loud, long whistle that only a few County over a four day period. 4 Watch out for nasty Clarendon ISD students memory lane. was probated as a condition of her plea agree- before the last serious assaults were commit- 5 A blood drive collects more folks had heard before. A piece The fi rst service will be held coupons on the Internet. exceeded the new testing targets 5 You could be the next ment. If she had been found guilty by a jury, ted by Babcock on Chance.” than 50 pints at Clarendon of railroad history steamed into at 10 a.m. Friday, November 9, by 5 And local youth do well required by the federal government, owner of the infamous Eldo Edes could have faced up to 99 years or life Edes conviction is the second and last High School. Clarendon Saturday morning and the Adamson-Lane Post 287 of the exhibiting their angus cattle but local school trustees are still Bronco car. in prison. conviction in the Chance Mark Jones death 7 And the Broncos fall to the gave residents a glimpse at what life American Legion at the Rowe Cem- on the road. calling for the Texas Legislature to 12 And the Owls take their “With this plea of guilty, Edes takes case. boys from Sunray. might have been like seven decades etery near Hedley. Prior to the ser- All this and much more as The Enterprise revamp the accountability system. talons to the Tigers. responsibility for not seeking the medical care “The injury to a child case by omission ago. vice, post members will place fl ags reports in this week’s amazing edition! Only 44 percent of school All this and much more as The Enterprise for her helpless grandson who needed some- was not something that we could fi le immedi- All this and much more as The Enterprise reports in this week’s amazing edition! Union Pacifi c’s last steam on the graves of 220 veterans buried campuses and 28 percent of dis- reports in this week’s amazing edition! one to get him out of one of the most unimagi- ately due to factual and legal hurdles we had engine, No. 844, was greeted by a in that cemetery, and the fl ags will tricts in Texas met the standard, nable situations for anyone, much less a four to overcome,” said Inman. “It’s not as simple Edes is led to a waiting patrol truck after court by Donley County large crowd as the gigantic locomo- remain there through November 11. but Clarendon and Hedley both year old,” said Inman. “If Edes would have as going forward against the perpetrator who Deputy John Lockhart Monday afternoon. Chance Jones ENTERPRISE PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK tive stopped at the Kearney Street The Friday service will be con- did. Scores were based on student Accident claims life taken Chance to the doctor, he might be with actually committed the assault. There had Election Results cross just a few feet from where the ducted by members of the Legion, performance on the TAKS exam, people that truly loved him today.” to be forensic medical testimony that would felony of Injury to a Child by Omission, and had assumed care, custody, or control of the Polls were still open Tuesday of woman last week old Ft. Worth & Denver Depot stood and William S. Thompson, who which has now been replaced by the In addition to jail time and probation, support the injury occurred as a result of not court records alleged that on January 3, 2011, child at that time. as the ENTERPRISE went to press A Donley County woman for years. In addition to local kids of served in the US Army from 1984 STAAR test. Edes will be required to pay a $10,000 fi ne, seeking medical attention, and that part of the the accused intentionally or knowingly, by A jury trial was scheduled for Edes in this week. Visit www.Clarendon- lost her life in a tragic ranch acci- all ages, the train was greeted by rail- to 1992, will deliver the address. Enterprise honored A cross and sign erected by Jim GrifÀ n preaches to travelers on US 287 in Clarendon. “Our kids and teachers worked $385.50 in court costs, and $4,500 in resti- investigation took time.” omission, caused serious bodily injury to four- Donley County for August, but was postponed Live.com for local results. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / MORGAN WHEATLY dent last Tuesday, September 11. road enthusiasts from as far away as Thompson received his offi cer’s extra hard and meeting the standard tution for Jones’ funeral expenses, and she On January 4, 2012, a Donley County year-old Chance Mark Jones by her failure to to October 23 due to the medical condition of by national group Trista Shipp, age 63, was Lubbock who eagerly took pictures commission and served in many makes us feel good,” CISD Superin- agreed to surrender all of the boy’s personal Grand Jury indicted Edes for the fi rst degree get medical attention for the boy and that she See ‘Edes’ on page 12. The National Newspaper tendent Monty Hysinger said. “But unloading cattle panels from a Representive-elect and videos of the rare occasion. positions within the Fourth Infantry Association recently notifi ed THE the stats ratchet up every year.” stock trailer after 11 a.m. near to be here Thursday It’s not clear when the last Division, 56th Field Artillery Com- CLARENDON ENTERPRISE that it had Under the federal No Child County Road I off State Hwy. 70 steam engine rolled through mand and the Seventh Corps Sup- been recognized in the NNA’s when the load shifted and pinned State Representative-Elect Clarendon. One Enterprise reader port Group throughout his career. Signs of the end times? Left Behind Act, school districts are Ken King (R-Canadian) is making 2012 Better Newspaper Contest. her against the trailer, Sheriff said they recalled one in about 1966 In November 1991, as a captain, his required to meet certain Adequate Cookoff a Pre-Legislative District Tour The ENTERPRISE received an Butch Blackburn said. or 67, and one railroad enthusiast unit was deployed from Crailsheim, Yearly Progress (AYP) targets. For and plans to make one stop in Honorable Mention certifi cate Local man seeks to bring people to Christ this year the AYP calls for an 87 The sheriff said there were website says the American Freedom Germany, to Operation Desert Shield in the category of Best Breaking nine panels in the 16-foot stock each county. Train steamed up “the Denver Road” /Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia. percent pass rate for Reading/Eng- to be held The tour is open to all inter- News Story among newspapers Making Clarendon a lighthouse “911 Tragedy. Worse things coming! trailer, leaned against the left side. in 1976. The program will also include lish language arts, and an 83 percent ested citizens. He hopes that his with a circulation of 3,000 or less. for the Lord is the mission of one Find Jesus!” “It appears that she got in to No. 844, which was built for a ceremony honoring those listed pass rate for math. All three CISD constituents will bring their con- “We were very honored local man as he erects white crosses “If you look at Syria and what’s start unloading and they shifted, UP in 1944, was on the fi nal leg of as Missing In Action or Prisoners of campuses exceeded those goals. Saturday cerns and ideas for this next Leg- to have been recognized at this and signs with inspired messages for going on in the Middle East and you pinning her to the right side of the its nationwide tour, celebrating the War. Clarendon High School students A bigger than usual crowd is islative Session. level,” said publisher Roger all to see. study the books of Daniel and Reve- trailer,” Blackburn said. She was company’s 150th anniversary. The Following the Rowe ceremony, were 95 percent in reading and 89 expected this weekend when the King will be in Clarendon at Estlack, “and I would like to Jim Griffi n says all his efforts lation and others, you see it,” Griffi n found by her son later that after- 454-ton train left its home in Wyo- Hedley ISD will honor veterans with percent in math, Clarendon Junior 18th annual Col. Charles Good- the Donley County Courthouse thank our staff, our advertisers, are to be a witness for Jesus Christ said. “Within two years we’re going noon. Emergency personnel were ming in March to begin crisscrossing a meal and special program. The High students were 94 percent in night Chuckwagon Cookoff is held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. next Thurs- and our readers for their part in and to plant seeds that people need to have a major catastrophe and be called to the scene about 3 p.m., America. It left Houston on October address at the school will be given reading and 86 percent in math, and on the grounds of the Saints’ Roost day, November 8, and he will then what we do at the paper. It is a in order to fi nd their way to the Lord in a war. We are on the verge of the and she was pronounced dead at 27 on the sixth and fi nal leg of its by Troy Wilson, who served three Clarendon Elementary students were Museum. be in Claude at the Armstrong privilege to serve this community. because the time is short. rapture at the doorstep.” the scene. anniversary tour and will arrive back years on active duty in the Army as 93 percent in reading and 84 percent Eighteen wagons – the most County Courthouse from 10:30 to Winning newspapers will “It’s not for anyone’s glory but Griffi n says he is just trying to Services were held Friday, in Cheyenne on November 8. a medic. He served as a fl ight medic in math. in several years – are scheduled to 11:30. be recognized at the Toast to God’s,” Griffi n said, “and seeds are follow Christ’s great commission to September 14, 2012, in the First Crew members told the Enter- with the 507th Medical Evacuation “We’re relieved but still cau- compete for top prizes, and other the Winners Awards Reception, all the Holy Spirit needs to work his disciples to spread the gospel, Baptist Church in Hedley with prise they were enjoying their tour Company, logging over 300 mis- tious,” Hysinger said. “If you don’t activities include hosting a meeting Saturday, Oct. 6, during NNA’s with.” and he says many churches spend Rev. Bruce Howard, Pastor, offi - Community dinner but were ready to get back home. sions. meet the AYP, there is a lot of extra of the American Chuck Wagon Asso- 126th Annual Convention & Over the past several months, money to send missionaries oversees ciating. She is survived by her The railroad periodically fl ies family The Donley County Memorial work to be done and extra commit- ciation. planned Nov. 22 Trade Show, which will be held Griffi n’s calling has led him to erect but don’t reach out to those here at tees that have to be formed.” parents, Bennie and Joyce Ford members to meet up with them, they Post 7782 of the Veterans of Foreign Several wagons will arrive early Plans are being made for the in Charleston, SC, Oct. 3-7, 2012. between 40 and 50 ten-foot tall home who need Jesus. The AYP standards increase of Wheeler; her husband, Buddy said. Wars will hold a special service at to host students from Clarendon, annual Community Thanksgiv- crosses and a dozen or more signs “I don’t want to see anyone every year until they reach a man- Shipp of Memphis; two sons, A high-speed passenger engine, noon on Saturday, November 10, at Hedley, and area schools for a day ing Dinner to be held Thursday, that measure four feet by eight feet. go to hell; I want to see us all go to A sign posted beneath a Chamber of Commerce welcome sign dated 100 percent pass rate in 2014, Shawn Bright and wife Dawn of the 844 pulled such widely known War Memorial on the Courthouse CC to hold summer Dalhart, Dallas Moore and wife of learning about the chuckwagon November 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 trains as the Overland Limited, Los Square. Permission is given by every heaven,” said the 68-year-old who urges travelers to repent. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / MORGAN WHEATLY and that is an unrealistic goal, Hys- and cooking the cowboy-way over p.m. at the Clarendon School Caf- commencement property owner where the signs or has battled cancer and other mala- inger said. Elizabeth of Lelia Lake; a step Angeles Limited, Portland Rose and The Clarendon Lions Club will an open fi re. eteria. For more information, call Clarendon College will con- crosses are located, Griffi n said. dies. Christ.” Griffi n’s work is also partly a “Basically, there is an overem- son, Joe Don Shipp of Memphis; Challenger. When diesels took over put out US fl ags at local businesses Friday afternoon will also 874-2573. duct its summer commencement The crosses are constructed of His work hasn’t been without The mission has not been response to the words of President two daughters, Tylena Horton all of the passenger train duties, No. on Monday, November 12. phasis on testing and it has become include the junior cookoff, which exercises at 7 p.m. Friday, August 4-inch thick-wall PVC and are con- its critics, but he says he doesn’t let cheap. Each cross cost $70 to $100 Barack Obama. and husband John of Henderson- 844 was placed in freight service in Engine No. 844 rolls out of Clarendon after making its stop here last Saturday morning. The Clarendon Elementary very punitive,” Hysinger said, who pairs kids, ages 8-17, with mentors 17, at the Harned Sisters Fine creted three feet in the ground, and that bother him. for the material, and each sign costs “Obama said we’re not a ville, TN, Holly McCleskey and Nebraska between 1957 and 1959. School will have a service for vet- noted that the Texas Association on participating wagon teams to Shot clinics to be Arts Center Auditorium. the signs bear messages such as “I have had some persecution, between $250 and $525. Griffi n Christian nation anymore,” Grif- husband Willie of Hedley; a step And the nominees are... It was saved from being scrapped erans on Monday, November 12, at of School Administrators (TASA) learn the ropes of cooking over an held this month A total of 19 students have “Repent: Call unto Jesus. The end is but Jesus and his disciples were per- says he’s paid for 60 to 75 percent fi n said. “Well, I want the world is now trying to get 80 percent of daughter, Becky Shipp and hus- Clarendon High School named the members of its homecoming court during the pep rally Friday afternoon. Those girls are Jentry in 1960 and held for special service. 12:15 p.m. in the Bronco Gym. open fi re. Junior cooks will be pre- The Texas Department of applied for summer gradua- near!” and “Receive Jesus. He died secuted,” he said. “I’ve heard one of all that cost himself but says he to know that we are a Christian school districts to sign on to a reso- band Jeffery of Albany; a brother, Shadle, Maci White, Lydia Howard and Jency Burton. One will be crowned the 2012 CHS Homecoming Queen during halftime cer- Since then it has served as the com- The fi nal ceremony will be emonies in Bronco Stadium this Friday night. paring a dish for Friday’s Chuck- State Health Services will hold pany’s goodwill ambassador. Several at Clarendon College on Monday, tion, including two Associate of for your sins. Behold! The fi nal day comment that the crosses look like has had some donations. community. A few crosses would lution asking the State Legislature to Glen Ford of Dumas; sister, Kay ENTERPRISE PHOTO / MATTHEW MARTINEZ wagon cooks’ dinner. The recipe will two immunization clinics in Applied Science, two Associate approaches.” the work of a cult. Whoever believes “I won’t take anybody’s have been fi ne, but a lot of crosses reexamine the accountability system. Jameson of Shamrock; 16 grand- passenger cars also made the tour. November 12, at 7 p.m. in the Harned be left to the discretion of the cooks Clarendon this month. of Science, and 15 certifi cates. Griffi n says it’s all designed to that doesn’t know what a cult is. A money unless they have a will- makes an impact.” CJH Principal John Taylor children; two great grandchildren; When it gets home on Thursday, it Sisters Fine Arts Center Auditorium. and their mentors, and prizes will be The clinics are scheduled on Clarendon College conducts make people think and get them into cult doesn’t follow Jesus.” ing heart,” he said. “If they offer Griffi n says it is not his agrees that the testing system has and many nieces and nephews. will have traveled 13,000 miles on The Veterans’ Celebration will given to the fi rst, second, and third November 8 and 15 from 8:30 to three commencement ceremonies a relationship with Jesus, and he says But Griffi n says he also has money because they feel they have intention to demean anyone who gone overboard. The family suggest memori- this tour. feature a Roll Call and Military place winners that night. 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 to 3:30 each year in December, May, and the wording for the signs comes to people who believe in what he’s to or they’re ashamed, I won’t take believes differently than he does “There is too much testing,” als be made to the Donley County CC enrollment down but ofÀ cials plan for growth It was 150 years ago that Abra- Recognition for members of each August. 4-H, PO Box 682, Clarendon, TX The big day for the cookoff will p.m. at the TDSHS offi ce located ham Lincoln signed the Pacifi c Rail- branch of service. In addition, the him after studying the Bible, hearing doing, volunteers who help him their money.” and he says everyone is welcome Taylor said. “We can prepare stu- Enrollment is down for the fall The college is also down by last fall, according to Shirley. of courses including more technical 79226. be Saturday when the ten wagons at Five Medical Drive. The fi rst 15 way Act of July 1, 1862, creating Clarendon Community Choir will messages at church, and listening to install the crosses and signs, and For crosses that have been in Clarendon, but he says he wants dents, but, ultimately it is still a semester at Clarendon College, but 3.6 percent in the number of contact “In studying the statistics training and life skills kinds of cur- Workers grease the train during its stop. square off to battle for top prizes. clients in the morning and after- the original Union Pacifi c. To learn perform and taps will be played by inspirational CDs and sources. others who have made positive com- requested outside of Clarendon – in to spread the message that he feels paper and pencil test on one day and An eager crowd greats the train downtown. Recycling center CC offi cials say they are already hours this semester – a fi gure that from our fall enrollment, it appears ricula.” The tradeshow starts at 10 ENTEPRISE PHOTOS / ROGER ESTLACK “It’s all right from God’s word,” ments. Hedley, Howardwick, Dumas, and is vitally important. noon will be seen on each of those more, visit www.UP150.com. See ‘Veterans’ on page 6. you don’t know what else that stu- Chamber planning making plans to address changing determines CC’s state funding. our 20-29 year-old age group has “Whatever the reason for this a.m., and museum tours by the CHS now open Sundays Griffi n said. “A lot of people tell me how one in Colorado – he asks those “There is only one way to dates. dent has going on in life.” ‘After Hours’ social student demographics for the spring CC President Phil Shirley said dropped off dramatically,” the presi- dramatic drop in the 20-39 year-old Junior Historians will be available Clarendon City Hall has One of his latest signs invokes blessed they are to have seen it,” he folks to pay for the materials. But heaven… through the cross of In addition to the pressure on semester. that decline is due in part to the ces- dent said. “In addition, the 30-39 group, we are determined and hope- The Clarendon Chamber of throughout the day. Local and area announced that it is now open- the 2001 terrorist attacks on the said. “You won’t see any other town he says if someone can’t afford it, Calvary,” Griffi n said. “Do not be students and school personnel, CISD Following the 12th day of class sation of the wind energy technical year-old age group has also taken a ful to fi nd a solution to their educa- Art Museum plans Commerce will hold a “Business entertainers will also be performing. ing the recycling center on Front United States to convey its message. that has done what Clarendon has for he will still make one for them. deceived.” offi cials say the testing system takes last Thursday, CC’s enrollment was program in Childress and having substantial dip.” tional needs and see them return in Donley Co. Pregnancy Center to open this weekend After Hours Social” on Thursday, The authentic wagons will Christmas workshop Center on Sunday afternoons up too much time and adds too much at 1,253, down 6.4 percent or 95 fewer nursing students this semes- Shirley says he sees three fac- the spring,” Shirley said. “For the September 20, from 5:40 to 7 p.m. serve at 1 p.m. with the traditional Amarillo area children will After three years of planning and praying, though everyone makes mistakes. from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. so that cost to schools. A school year has students compared to the fall 2011 ter, but he expects contact hours tors contributing to the shift in stu- diffi cult economic times through The social will be held at chicken fried steak dinner, and other have the opportunity to get into the Donley County Pregnancy Center will offi - The center’s location out of the city limits citizens will be able to take grass 180 days, and CISD has 40 days of semester. to rebound with the start of a new dent demographics, starting with which we are living, we feel very and hosted by Herring Bank. All activities include raffl es for a pair of the Christmas spirit by creating cially open its doors this Sunday, November 11, helps provide some privacy for the people who clippings, tree limbs, and other See ‘Schools’ on page 3 The semester credit hours, or cosmetology program in Childress the economy. fortunate to be in this position. County ofÀ cials Chamber members, prospective Kevin Johnson Handmade Spurs and holiday ornaments, cards, and with an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. choose to avail themselves of the center’s ser- debris there at a more convenient the total number of hours students within a few weeks. He also says “More people are seeking jobs I’m excited about this fall and feel members, and guests are invited a hay auction. gifts for family and friends at the The center, located west of Clarendon at vices. time. The center will maintain its enroll in, however, are up from the college hopes to resume teach- and endeavoring to make a living nothing but optimism for the spring to attend and enjoy networking Admission is free. Tickets for Amarillo Museum of Art’s annual 12105 FM 2362, be open regularly on Tuesdays Classes will be available on prenatal care, a regular hours on Monday through 13,107 to 13,118. This increase in ing classes in state prisons, which in these economic times,” he said. semester.” and exchanging ideas. the authentic Chuckwagon meal are Children’s Christmas Workshop. from 1:00 to 5:00 for walk-ins and appointments fi ve-week child birth class, and newborn care. Saturday as well. working on budget Rainwater topic credit hours shows while the college will boost spring enrollment. “Secondly, perhaps we need to offer Enrollment by location is a fol- $15 each and can be purchased in The workshop will be held and on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4 p.m. for The center also provides free pregnancy may have fewer students those who In addition, the college is more courses in the evenings to lows: Clarendon 356, Pampa 359, Donley County Commission- increasing expenses, such as fuel advance at Every Nook & Cranny Saturday, December 1, from 10:00 appointments only. tests, options counseling, parenting classes, and Sen. Seliger to host of web seminar Bid notice given for are taking courses are enrolled in a seeing a shift in the age of students attract the adult student; and thirdly, Childress 47, Distance Learning 86, or Donley County State Bank or by to 11:30 a.m. and is designed for ers were in budget negotiations this and health insurance, commis- Those who missed expert Billy “As we grow, we will be open more,” said adoption referrals and will supply clients with greater number of hours. enrolled this fall when compared to we may need to offer a different set and Dual Credit 405. calling (806)874-3581. children ages 4-10. The event is town hall meeting week as they try to cope with rising sioners are still coping with the Kniffen’s rainwater harvesting semi- Mulkey facade job center director Lynn Like. baby clothes and diapers. a festive occasion which includes State Senator Kel Seliger expenses. expense of trying convicted child nar in Clarendon last month can Local subcontractors are The Donley County Pregnancy Center is a The center offers free and confi dential ser- refreshments, music, and a photo (R-Amarill) will hold a town hall Judge Jack Hall said the murderer Robert Babcock. learn more about the topic during a being urged this week to take part free, outreach ministry based on the Care Net cen- vices, and loving volunteers will present accurate with Santa, too. This annual event meeting in Clarendon on Monday, Commissioners Court met in That case cost the county free seminar August 16. in bidding for work to be done on ters established in 1995 by Billy Graham. information for good choices and provide emo- is extremely popular and atten- August 27, in preparation for regular session Monday and were about $57,000 in the last fi scal Texas Wildlife Association has the Mulkey Theatre. Supporters say the center will minister to tional support and assistance to help women carry City ofÀ cials, engineers air differences at meeting dance is limited. the 83rd Texas Legislature that reconvening in a called meeting year, and Hall said more expenses teamed with Texas AgriLife Exten- The Clarendon Economic children starting at eight years old to college and their babies to term. The fee for the workshop convenes in January. The meet- Tuesday as the ENTERPRISE went could still trickle in. In the coming sion to host a series of webinars Development Corporation is call- A contentious meeting of the fi rm other than OJD. October deadline essentially did not had gone smoother, which ignited a River Inn, addressed the board about will teach them who they are in Christ, absti- To support the Donley County Pregnancy is $20 and reservations must be ing will be held at 11 a.m. in the to press. He expected the court to year, the county is setting aside covering a wide array of wildlife and ing attention to a notice placed Clarendon Board of Aldermen was Johnson also said he had learned apply but that a January deadline is heated exchange between the mayor how it expends the Hotel Occupancy nence before marriage, and let them know that Center or for more information, contact Like at made in advance at 806-371-5050. The Donley County Pregnancy Center at 12105 FM 2362. District Courtroom of the Donley fi nish its work that day but had another $50,000 in case Babcock land management topics. These free in this week’s ENTERPRISE about held last Tuesday, September 11, of e-mails in which city offi cials said what matters. At the meeting, Little and Shadle. Tax. He thanked the board for doing God loves them and has a plan for their lives even 806-874-0099. County Courthouse. another called session planned for fi les an appeal. online webinars are held during the bidding requirements for Phase as a clash of personalities emerged OJD was “dragging its feet” with said the city won’t be eligible for the “You’re problem is that you’re a thankless job and said he generally “I look forward to these town Wednesday if needed. Hall said state mandated lunch hour (noon – 1 p.m., CST) so One of renovations to the theatre, between city engineers, the mayor, regards to work for Greenbelt Water next round of community develop- too busy talking to listen,” Shadle was happy with how the city spends hall meetings every year because On Monday, the court issued expenses are also hurting the that anyone interested may tune in which includes exterior work and and the city administrator. Authority, and he said there were ment block grants because it has not told the mayor. the HOT fund, but that some recent they give me an opportunity to a memo to all county offi ces asking county, and he specifi cally pointed during the work day. The webinar upgrades to the building’s electri- OJD Engineering Dickie John- issues with the city regarding how raised its ad valorem tax rate or its “It’s hard to want to work with expenditures, namely for Mull- discuss the issues that are impor- them to make no further non-man- to about $37,000 Donley County series provides sound, science-based cal service. son addressed the board because fast work was being done on a cur- water rates suffi ciently. you when you talk like that,” Hicks ins Music Ministry, had him con- tant to my bosses - the citizens of datory expenditures – including spent on indigent legal defense wildlife management information Qualifi ed bidders are he had learned that engineer Che rent grant to replace sewer lines. Mayor Hicks said the city said. cerned because they had generated Tell us what you think! District 31,” said Seliger. travel, overtime, and supplies – for expenses in addition to the Bab- delivered by experts to you in the reminded that the bid deadline is 4 Shadle and City Administrator Lam- Little said the city had received was just concerned because it had “I’m not interested in working no impact. He asked the board to Over the next few months, the current fi scal year which ends cock case where only $30,000 was comfort of your own home or offi ce. p.m. on September 28, 2012, and bert Little “aren’t getting along.” a letter from the Texas Department of received the letter from TDA. with you,” Shadle said, referring to focus on bringing people from out of Senator Seliger will be making September 30. budgeted. The next webinar, “Rainwater a pre-bid meeting will be held at Johnson said the confl ict went Agriculture warning of an approach- “I’m the boss,” Johnson said, the mayor. town to get new money in Clarendon Comment on stories and discuss hot topics on our website. stops in each county in District 31 “We’re in good shape and Commissioners are consid- Harvesting for Wildlife”, will be the theatre the morning of Friday, back several months to when Little ing deadline in October and that “and I know the dates. You hired us, “That can be arranged,” Hicks instead of “just stirring the local pot.” to communicate with constituents want to fi nish in good shape,” Hall ering a “slight increase” in taxes, held on Thursday, August 16, 2012. September 21, 2012. For more and Mayor Larry Hicks had scored failure to meet that deadline would and we’re handling it.” retorted. Board members said they would be about the critical issues facing said. “We have two months to go, have eliminated one part-time Planet painter On the day of the webinar, simply information, construction docu- possible engineers for a grant project negatively impact future grant appli- Hicks also said part of the prob- “Yes, it can,” Shadle said. “At more careful in the future and recon- Adam Howell free hands some planets using spray paint during their communities in the next and every bill has gone up just like position in the clerk’s offi ce, and point your browser to https://texas- ments, and bid requirements, con- prior to a board meeting in order to cations. Shadle said TDA had told lem was that Shadle never came the next election.” sider how it dispenses those funds. Get informed. Get involved. the Hedley Methodist Youth picnic last week. legislative session. The public is everyone else.” are not planning on any raises for wildlife.webex.com and click to join tact Jake Scott at Pioneer General make a recommendation to the board his fi rm that the city wasn’t going to around but that since another engi- In other city business, Steve The board next approved a invited to attend. In addition to the usual county employees this year. ENTERPRISE PHOTO / KARI LINDSEY the Wildlife for Lunch webinar. Contractors at 806-622-3100. and then recommended a different apply in the next grant cycle, so the neer was working on the project, it Hall, owner of the Best Western Red See ‘City’ on page 8. THE CLARENDON 2 NEWS The Clarendon Enterprise • December 27, 2012 Enterprise 135th Year, Series 3, Vol. XXIII, No. 52 • E17.38 The Clarendon Enterprise (USPS 947040, ISSN 1088-9698) is published each Thursday by Roger A. Estlack at 105 S. Kearney Street, Clarendon, Texas 79226-1110. 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January 4, 2012 County 4-H Club and local FFA chapters showed day night, January 28, which also left a Lubbock changing again but this time for the better. This paper’s fi rst duty is to print all the news that is 98 animals. Last year 70 kids showed 105 animals. man dead. Director Mary Shields says after struggling fi t to print, honestly and fairly to all, unbiased by any Merchants raise $2500 consideration even its own editorial opinion. Randy Tolbert, age 43, and Brody Lockeby, for the last few months with new Dietary Refer- for senior citizens age 25, were both dead at the scene of the acci- ence Intake (DRI) menus, the center will soon Any erroneous refl ection upon the character, stand- January 11, 2012 ing, or reputation of any person, fi rm, or corporation Clarendon merchants and their customers dent by Wheeler County Justice of the Peace Rick return to some of the delicious meals seniors like raised $2,500 for the Donley County Senior Citi- Fikes buys 63 Taylor Food Marts which may occur in the columns of The Clarendon Walden, according to Department of Public Safety to eat. Enterprise will be gladly corrected upon being A Temple, Texas, company announced this brought to the attention of the management. zens last Friday, December 16. Trooper Daniel Hawthorne. week that it has purchased 63 Taylor Food Mart Local shoppers were encouraged to visit ten The DPS said Lockeby was driving south- Stores from Taylor Petroleum Company based February 15, 2012 ENTERPRISE STAFF local businesses that day, and the merchants in turn bound on FM 453 west of Shamrock in a 2007 in Amarillo, Texas, two of which are operated in Texas Warrant Round-Up to start made donations to the senior citizens center based Chevy Silverado when he cross the center stripe Roger A. Estlack Clarendon. on that day’s sale. The combined money was pre- shortly after 8 p.m. A northbound 2005 Chevy arresting ticket holders Publisher & Editor sented to the center Tuesday. Tahoe driven by 36-year-old Christopher Ryan If you’ve skipped paying that speeding ticket “The result was phenomenal,” said Terri January 18, 2012 that you stuffed in your glove box, you could soon Ashlee Estlack Sanders of Lubbock attempted to evade Lockeby’s Contributing Editor Floyd of Every Nook & Cranny. “We had several Pit bull attacks Clarendon man vehicle but was struck in the front and driver’s side fi nd yourself wearing a pair of handcuffs when the people come in the store who were specifi cally A Clarendon man is counting himself lucky door. Texas Warrant Round-Up begins next Saturday, Tara Hogan there to support the senior citizens. My fi rst cus- this week after he was attacked by a neighbor’s pit February 25. Offi ce Director tomer of the day, it was the reason he came in.” bull dog Sunday. February 1, 2012 Donley County Justices of the Peace and Bobbie Kidd says he was picking up trash in more than 200 other jurisdictions and law enforce- Morgan Wheatly January 4, 2012 the alley behind his house with two of his grand- City to create new tourism/develop- ment agencies across the state will be participating Ads & Layouts TV sparks late night house fi re children the morning of January 15, and his neigh- ment position in the round-up, and offi cials say it’s best to pay The City of Clarendon will create a new posi- your fi ne now before it starts. A television set is being blamed for a late bor, S.J. Johnson , was also taking his trash out. CORRESPONDENTS night fi re that damaged a Clarendon woman’s Kidd said his granddaughter ran up to Johnson and tion to guide tourism and economic development “It’s better to come in voluntarily than to Peggy Cockerham home last Thursday, December 29. he also started in Johnson’s direction when the dog issues following a called meeting of the Board of be embarrassed by getting arrested in front of Brenda McConnell said she and her two owned by a second neighbor, Steven Bento, hit Aldermen last Tuesday. your friends or family,” said Precinct 1&2 Justice Howardwick granddaughters had been to the high school bas- him from behind. City Administrator Lambert Little proposed Connie Havens. Sandy Anderberg ketball tournament in Canadian when they came “I had seen that dog earlier tugging on his the idea of a paid position that would work with Clarendon Sports home to her residence at 602 E. Barcus and could chain,” Kidd said. “He was probably loose for a city and the Clarendon Economic Development February 22, 2012 Fred Gray smell something burning. little while because I hadn’t heard him, and he Corporation and give guidance to the Clarendon Lady Broncos slam Sunray in Area Chamber of Commerce. Little said the city has College Sports “We opened the door, and the smoke just would always go crazy when someone was out- round boiled out on us,” Mc Connell said. “We got to it side.” $20,000 budgeted for tourism promotion to help Fred Gray fund the position this fi scal year and said he The Clarendon Lady Broncos fought hard right in time though. We called the fi re department, against Sunray in Amarillo on Friday night and Hedley Sports and they were there in about fi ve minutes.” January 25, 2012 expects the Clarendon EDC to help fund the posi- tion in the future. deservedly earned the Area Championship with a Kari Lindsey Architect fi rm hired for Mulkey work The funds are the same money that the city big win over the Lady Cats at 52-41. Photographer January 5, 2012 The Clarendon Economic Development Cor- They handled everything Sunray threw at has historically given to the Chamber of Com- Kathy Spier poration hired an architect to lead the next steps of them and were determined to go to the next level Babcock’s mother charged with felony merce for tourism promotion, but the city cut Hedley in Jones case rehabilitating the Mulkey Theatre during a called funds to the Chamber last May. As envisioned, the in the playoffs. The mother of accused child killer Robert meeting Monday night. new position would help get the Chamber better The ladies went on a scoring frenzy in the CONTACT INFORMATION Babcock is in the Collingsworth County Jail this The CEDC Board approved a $5,900 pro- organized, and Little says he expects the Cham- second quarter of play sending Sunray a statement morning facing charges related to the death of her posal from Mason Rogers of Playa Design Studio ber would eventually contribute to the cost of the of their determination. Holding a 13-point lead at Phone grandson, Chance Mark Jones, one year ago. in Amarillo for site investigation (measuring, position. the break gave the Lady Broncos a huge boost to 806.874.2259 Gayle Edes of Clarendon was indicted by the documenting, and transferring to digital drawings) continue on and stun the Lady Cats to get the win. Donley County Grand Jury yesterday, January 4, and the creation of schematic designs. Playa will February 8, 2012 Fax also help facilitate developing a budget to move February 22, 2012 806.874.2423 2012, on the fi rst degree felony charge of Injury CHS FCCLA students statebound to a Child by Omission, District Attorney Luke forward with the next phases of fundraising for the Citizens ask city to leave airport name project. Clarendon High School FCCLA attended E-Mail Inman told the Enterprise. A proposal to rename Clarendon’s Smiley Rogers said his work on the project would the Regional meet in Lubbock February 3 and 4 [email protected] Donley County Sheriff Butch Blackburn where eight local students competed and each are Johnson Municipal Airport ran into heated opposi- said he arrested Edes last night about 8 p.m., and begin in three to four weeks. advancing to the state competition. tion when the Board of Aldermen met in regular Web Site she was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Connie session February 14. January 25, 2012 The state contest will be in Dallas this April. www.ClarendonLive.com Havens. Bond was set at $50,000, and Edes was Those competing were Competitive Events: Krista Extra chairs were set out to accommodate transferred to Collingsworth County for holding. CC, CISD managing cuts in funding Reynolds and Amber Keeling 3rd place in Entre- the unusually large crowd, and local resident Abby Cuts in state fi nancing are having a big impact preneurship; and Leadership Enhancement Oppor- Patten took the fl oor during public comments to ADVERTISING January 6, 2012 on the Clarendon Public Schools and Clarendon tunities (LEO): Skyler White – Gold, Jerah Luna speak against removing Johnson’s name from the Open Display rates are $5 per PASS column Hunter shot in Briscoe County College, but offi cials at both institutions say they – Gold, Bryce McCary – Gold, Shaydee Brown airport. inch. Classifi ed Ads are $8 for the fi rst 15 are trying to make the best of a diffi cult situation. “I remember going to walk at the airport with words and 15¢ per word for each additional A 63-year-old Amarillo man was shot – Silver, Audra Thomas – Bronze, and Rhonda word (Boxes or special typography are extra.). Wednesday night while hunting in Briscoe County. CC President Phil Shirley and Clarendon Olivas – Bronze. my grandpa and remember his oxygen tank bounc- Thank You Notes are $10 for the fi rst 40 Donley County Sheriff Butch Blackburn tells School Superintendent Monty Hysinger addressed ing up and down because the runway was rough words and 15¢ per word for each additional word. Basic engagement, wedding, anni- the Enterprise that Savas Garcia, Jr., was report- the Donley County Retired School Personnel and rocky,” Patten said. “Then Smiley Johnson Monday night, and both men said they are trying February 8, 2012 came to town. He poured his heart and soul in to versary, and birth announcements are $10 edly hunting on the Red River when he was shot CC enrollment down but funding each. Expanded wedding announcements in the shoulder and neck. Garcia walked for a great to do more with less. the airport, got grants, and worked with his hands are $20. A one-column announcement pic- distance before collapsing and reportedly being “We have learned that in a fi nancial crisis, number up to improve it.” ture is $5, and a two-column announcement the Legislature can and will cut public education,” Clarendon College offi cials are pointing to a picture is $10. Pictures submitted for publi- found by Antonio Padilla, Jr., age 53 of Spring cation should be picked up within ten days Lake. The two men were hunting together. Hysinger said. “It’s going to take teachers and the silver lining in the cloud of this semester’s enroll- February 22, 2012 after publication. Padilla transported Garcia into Donley public to make a change.” ment report. Greenbelt continues studying wells Enrollment is down 171 students this spring DEADLINES County where they were met by local EMS person- Greenbelt Municipal Water Authority contin- when compared to last year, but college funding is nel about eight miles south of Clarendon. Garcia January 26, 2012 ues to investigate acquiring new sources of water News articles and photos are due by based on contact hours, which is the time students Monday at noon. Advertising and Classi- was then transported to Clarendon and airlifted to Hedley man dies in train collision following the regular meeting of the Greenbelt actually spend in classrooms. Contact hours this fi eds are due by fi ve o’clock Monday after- Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo where he A Hedley man lost his life Wednesday after- board last Thursday, February 16. spring are up 1.7 percent over this past fall. noon. Deadlines may be altered for holidays underwent surgery. Blackburn said Garcia was in noon, January 25, when the Donley County main- The authority is looking at two sources that or special issues. “We thought we would be down, and we stable condition Thursday morning. tainer he was driving was struck by a train. could supplement the dwindling supply in the are in headcount,” CC President Phil Shirley said. SUBSCRIPTIONS Randy Gene Woodard was pronounced dead Greenbelt Reservoir. The fi rst is a location down- “But we’re up in contact hours, and that’s how we at the scene by Justice of the Peace Denise Ber- stream from the reservoir’s dam, and the second Annual subscriptions are available for $25 January 11, 2012 are funded. Anytime we have a better basis for trand, according to information from Department is a series of wells formerly used by the City of for zip codes inside Donley County, $35 Cobb, Williams show top beef exhibits funding, that is good for the college.” elsewhere in Texas, and $40 out of state. Trevor Cobb and Tylee Williams exhibited of Public Safety Trooper Daniel Hawthorne. Clarendon. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes the top animals in the Beef Division during the to: The Clarendon Enterprise, PO Box 1110, February 15, 2012 Clarendon, TX 79226-1110. Digital Sub- annual Donley County Junior Livestock Show February 1, 2012 February 29, 2012 scriptions are $14.95 per year. last Saturday at the new Donley County Activity Accident kills two with local ties Senior citizens get good news on food CHS girls make fi rst trip to regional The Donley County Senior Citizens Center Center. Two men from Donley County were killed in LETTERS has good news to report for seniors who enjoy tourney in 50 years A total of 62 young people from the Donley a two-vehicle accident in Wheeler County Satur- The 2012 Lady Bronco team made history Letters to the editor are welcome. Views eating and socializing with friends – menus are expressed in letters are those of the writers and do not necessarily refl ect the views of the editor or staff of The Clarendon Enter- prise. Submission of a letter does not guar- antee publication. Letters may be edited for grammar, style, or length. All letters must be signed and must include an address and telephone number for verifi cation. To improve your chances of publication, type and double space your letter, stick to one main topic, and keep it brief. No letters will be accepted from candidates for local politi- cal offi ces. Letters submitted to this newspa- per become the property of The Enterprise and cannot be returned.  The Texas Panhandle’s We would like to take this time to express our appreciation First Newspaper THE CLARENDON NEWS, established June 1, 1878 to all our readers and advertisers who have supported us with which have merged: The Clarendon Traveler, February 1889; The Clarendon Journal, November throughout the last year. Your friendship and trust is very 1891; The Banner-Stockman, October 1893; The Agitator, February 1899; The Clarendon Times, May 1908; The Donley County Leader, March 12, dear to us, and we hope to continue to serve your interests 1929; The Clarendon Press, May 18, 1972; and The Clarendon Enterprise, March 14, 1996. even better in 2013. May God bless each of you, and have  a safe and happy New Year. Member 2012

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2011 The Clarendon Enterprise • December 27, 2012 NEWS 3 2012: Citizens discuss water “Everything under • one roof!” and gained valuable experience this Floyd, formerly of Clarendon, as a result of the pleas that took place season when they earned a trip to the received a Purple Heart medal for on April 9. In addition to the fi nes, the Regional Tournament held last weekend wounds received in action on Sept. 15, defendants were required to pay a total THE CLARENDON in Levelland at South Plains College. 2011, and he received a Bronze Star for of $1,969 in court costs and $121,185.90 The fi nal score of 28-52 was not exceptionally meritorious service in sup- restitution. indicative of the Lady Broncos’ season port of Operation Enduring Freedom and despite the loss to the Sudan Nettes, from March 30, 2011, to March 27, 2012. April 11, 2012 the ladies have a lot to be proud of and Floyd is a member of Company Hedley Wins District Meet will be strong again next season. A, 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry and he The Hedley Owl and Lady Owls The Lady Broncos got off to a has used the Oklahoma Army National OUTPOST won the 2012 District Tennis Meet held great start with Sudan (who eventually Guard Tuition Fee Waiver to attend US 287 WEST • CLARENDON, TEXAS in Lubbock on March 29 and 30. won the Regional tournament over Pan- Southern Nazarene University in Beth- In the boys’ doubles division, Kyle handle) in the game Friday night with an any, Okla. This was Floyd’s second Lindsey and Denver Chambless made it CALL: 874-5201 • OPEN DAILY 6 A.M. TO 10 P.M. • PHARMACY: 874-5202 impressive intensity in the fi rst half of deployment with his previous deploy- to the semi-fi nals and beat Jayton for the AD GOOD THRU: December 3,2012 the game. Just before the buzzer to end ment to Afghanistan with the 1st Battal- 3rd place title. Bryan and Brandon Evans the fi rst half, the Nettes went on a scoring ion, 180th Infantry in 2006-2007. lost in the second round to Petersburg. run that gave them the 16-7 lead at the break. They played hard against Sudan March 28, 2012 April 11, 2012 and stayed determined throughout, but District court sentences local Headache their shooting went cold in the second Meeting to discuss city’s wells half allowing Sudan to grab the momen- man on drug charges Clarendon citizens will have an tum and the win. A Clarendon man was convicted opportunity to learn more about the pro- of drug-related charges when the 100th posal to let Greenbelt Water Authority Remedy! February 29, 2012 Judicial District Court met here on have access to city-owned water wells Monday, March 5. next Tuesday, April 17, during a public City puts $700k street project Darrell Ray Thomas was con- meeting. on May ballot victed of the fi rst degree felony offense The gathering at the Bairfi eld Let the people decide. of possession of a controlled substance, Activity Center will serve to inform the That was the unanimous decision enhanced. Thomas was convicted and public about the project as well as dis- of the Clarendon Board of Aldermen last sentenced to 12 years in the Institutional cuss the history of the Greenbelt Water Start Your New night, February 28, as they voted to put a Division of TDCJ. Authority, the current drought contin- $700,000 street improvement bond issue Thomas, a 45-year old resident of gency plans, underground aquifers, on the May 12 ballot. Clarendon, was indicted by a Donley surface water supplies, and short- and City Administrator Lambert Little County Grand Jury on January 4, 2012. long-term water solutions. Year Resolution presented his street improvement plan to Pursuant to the plea agreement, Thomas City Administrator Lambert Little the board and said the city could pay the was required to pay $443 in court costs says he knows citizens have concerns debt off in seven years. to Donley County, $140 restitution, and about the city’s water supply and he feels Raspberry Ketone Diet “I’m going to have to earn the trust a fi ne of $1,000. a public meeting would be an opportu- of the citizens, and that will be tough,” nity for everyone to ask questions. Little told the board. “But this is our best March 28, 2012 shot to get something done.” Paving scheduled for Fourth April 19, 2012 Clarendon residents along a fi ve- Bridge fate still unknown March 7, 2012 block stretch of Fourth Street are being The fate of a 104-year-old bridge Six fi le for three HISD positions asked for their cooperation this week near City Park will not be decided until First Care The Hedley Independent School with improvements being undertaken on later this year, according to information District will hold the only contested that street. presented Monday night, April 16, in PRODUCTS local election in Donley County this City Hall says vehicles will need Childress. spring, and fi ve other governments will to be off Fourth Street from Thursday At a Transportation Improvement Blue Cross-Blue Shield likely cancel their elections due to a lack through Saturday as Fuller & Sons put Program meeting, Texas Department of participation. down a double layer tar and gravel seal of Transportation offi cials said they are Six candidates – none of them coat. waiting on results of a “condition survey” Providers for DME incumbents – are vying for two open Last Tuesday, March 20, the Board that will determine the usable condition PHARMACY seats on the Hedley School Board. Those of Aldermen approved a $44,500 bid of the Seventh Street truss bridge and a running are Michael Metcalf, Sr.; Dee from Fuller. similar bridge on Rosenfi eld Street. Smith; Dana Bell; Mark Howard; Donnie City Administrator Lambert Little Chambless; Connie Wheatly. says, weather permitting, Fuller will April 19, 2012 The top two vote-earners will take shoot primer on the street Thursday and the seats currently held by Lana Ritchie then do tar and gravel on Friday and CHS FFA takes fi rst and Bobby Lindsey. fi nish the job Saturday. The street should The Clarendon FFA Livestock See our organic re-open Saturday afternoon. Judging Team competed this past week- March 14, 2012 end at the South Plains judging contest March 28, 2012 in Levelland and the Texas Tech Area Citizens propose Ten Qualifi er at Lubbock. natural food specials! Commandments marker CHS wins district UIL Friday at Levelland the team The Donley County Commission- Upholding their academic winning judged 9 placing classes and 3 sets of ers’ Court listened to a proposal for put- tradition, CHS students returned from questions. They placed 10th overall and ting a historical monument featuring the their 2012 District UIL meet as champi- John Pigg was 8th high individual at the Ten Commandments on the Courthouse ons for the eighth time out of the past 10 contest. Square during their regular session years. The contest on Saturday at Texas Monday morning, but commissioners Twenty-eight competitors either Tech was the qualifi er to advance to took no action on the matter. placed or brought points to their team state for Area I and Area II. There were Commissioners Andy Wheatly and events, which led to 323 points, 115 92 total teams and 335 total individu- Donnie Hall were absent from Monday’s beyond their 2nd place competitors. als participating. Clarendon FFA placed In Store Specials! meeting, and County Judge Jack Hall Students who placed are seniors fi rst overall at the contest which results said the proposal is in the early stages Jordan Luna 2nd Number Sense, 2nd in them being fi rst at Tech, fi rst in Area I and that the court did not want to make Social Studies; Nathan Dzidzic 4th and fi rst in District. a decision on the subject without having Number Sense; Jayson Pigg 3rd Current all its members present. Issues and Events; Mikayla Shadle 5th April 25, 2012 Current Issues and Events, 3rd Spelling; Don Hillis and Guy Ellis presented Concert series to be held in the plans at the meeting, but Hillis told Kayla Elam 2nd Science, 1st Biology, Great value for your the Enterprise Tuesday that his group 2nd Editorials; Kae Hewett 4th News; City Park doesn’t want to discuss details of the Marqueda Gaines 3rd Prose. The Clarendon Concert Series and monument until all the commissioners second annual Battle of the Bands will have a chance to see their proposal. April 4, 2012 be held in City Park this weekend, and Christmas money! organizers are expecting a big crowd for Jury fi nds Dickson guilty on 2 the three-day event. March 21, 2012 charges Trevor Leeper of Digi-Pro Events Come see our CC contest expecting big crowd A Hall County jury convicted says the fi rst Battle of the Bands drew Clarendon will be bustling with 20-year-old Autray Ray Dickson of two between 200 and 300 people to City Park unadvertised specials! people this weekend when the annual counts of Class A Misdemeanor assault last year, and he expects a much bigger Clarendon College Invitational Judging last Friday, March 29, after deliberating crowd this time. Contest is held Saturday. for three hours. Activities will begin Thursday, The contest doubles the town’s The State called fi ve witnesses April 26, with a citywide talent show at population and regularly attracts more during the guilt innocence phase of the 6 p.m. Leeper said ten people are signed than 2,000 high school FFA students trial. up for the talent show, but others can and 4-H students from around Texas and At the conclusion of the three-day enter just by showing up at 5 p.m. The nearby states and as of Monday after- jury trial, the Hall County Jury sentenced talent show winner will get a cash prize noon more than 1,399 students had pre- Dickson to one year in the Hall County of $100. registered. This number doesn’t include Jail and a $4,000 fi ne on both counts of DIGI-PRO COMPUTER REPAIR the hundreds of parents and coaches who Assault. This is the maximum punish- April 25, 2012 accompany the students to the contest. ment for a Class A Misdemeanor. We are now an Authorized According to the 2010 US Census, City’s groundwater topic of Clarendon has a population of 1,974. April 5, 2012 public meeting Almost 50 citizens attended a Wi-Power Dealer! Local men arrested for threats public meeting to discuss selling ground- March 21, 2012 Two Clarendon men are out on Phone/Internet Services for residential and business! water from the City of Clarendon to bond this week facing charges of terror- City audit recovers $53k Greenbelt Water Authority last Tuesday The City of Clarendon has istic threats. LOCATED AT CLARENDON OUTPOST from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. night, April 17, at the Bairfi eld Activity recouped more than $53,000 in overpay- Donley County Sheriff Butch (806) 874-5201 or FOR EMERGENCIES (806) 206-1972 www.clarendoncomputers.com Center. ments to the State Comptroller’s offi ce Blackburn said Jeremy Blake Jeffers, age City Administrator Lambert Little after an annual audit discovered the error. 23, and Joshua D. Harrison, age 28, were welcomed those in attendance and intro- Auditor Denise Lambert of Foster arrested last Thursday evening, March duced Clarendon’s representative on the & Lambert told the Board of Aldermen 29, on Class B Misdemeanor charges. Greenbelt board, Gary Campbell, who Served daily- at their regular meeting last Tuesday, Blackburn said Jeffers allegedly gave a brief history of Greenbelt and March 13, that the city’s audit was oth- made public threats to kill peace offi - discussed the problems facing the lake as erwise very clean and that made the error cers, and Harrison is accused of making well as a possible solution. Salads and stand out this year. threats about burning county buildings. City Secretary Machiel Covey said Both men were arraigned the next City Hall had been double paying sales day by County Judge Jack Hall and were May 2, 2012 Sandwiches on taxes collected on sanitation services later released on bond of $1,500 each. Williams wins gold since 2008 due to an error in entering Senior Wes Williams came on fi gures on the comptroller’s website. April 11, 2012 strong in the Regional track meet in Ezekiel bread With Ms. Lambert’s help, the city Two local men take plea deals Levelland to claim the gold medal in the asked the comptroller for a refund of the men’s long jump last week. Two local men were among the overpayments and received a refund of His effort of 22’1 ½” bested the defendants when the district court met more than $53,600 plus $1,000 in inter- fi eld by more than six inches. He is the in Clarendon on Monday, April 9, and est. only Bronco or Lady Bronco who earned Check Out Our heard fi ve pleas resulting in one convic-

the right to compete in the State meet DELI tion and four deferred adjudications. May 11-12. Williams will compete in the SPECIALS WEEKLY March 21, 2012 District Attorney Luke Inman, long jump in Austin on Friday, May 11 Healthy Choice Items assisted by Greg Buckley, prosecuted the Double honor at noon. He also competed in the 100- Staff Sgt. Benjamin Colt Floyd, of cases for the State of Texas with the Hon- OUTPOST meter dash where he fi nished fourth with Durant, Okla., recently received a Purple orable Judge Stuart Messer presiding. Located in Deli! a time of 11.84. His preliminary time in Heart and a Bronze Star. A total of $6,500in fi nes was assessed that event was 11.28. 4 NEWS The Clarendon Enterprise • December 27, 2012 2012: Babcock found guilty of capital murder ¿Qué Pasa? May 2, 2012 Martha Smith, Scott Cone, and Joyse “This should show parents that runoff after none of the four Republican glaries of a vehicle. Community Calendar Storm batters county Gammage for their achievements at they should know where their kids are at candidates secured a majority of votes in In all, the sheriff said fi ve suspects Howardwick was also hard hit by spring commencement on Friday, May 4 all times and who they are with,” Black- last Tuesday’s primary. have been identifi ed in the cases, four of Martha Smith of Clarendon burn said. “Even in Clarendon, they are Incumbent Jim Landtroop was the which are juveniles. December 27-29 hail with some vehicles there sustain- ing major damage, and Hedley received received the Walter B. Knorpp Outstand- not safe.” top vote-getter district-wide with 34.44 The investigation was continuing at Varsity Broncos & Lady Broncos com- ing Academic Achievement award. percent, but he fell short of the 50 per- press time. pete in Canadian Tournament • TBA large hail also. As the storm moved across the Selected by the faculty, a student May 30, 2012 cent plus one needed to avoid a July December 31 county, farm equipment was beaten by is chosen for the Knorpp Award on the CHS students do well at State 31 runoff. Now he will face Canadian June 20, 2012 New Year’s Eve the hail, and Lelia Lake was hit heavily basis of overall academic excellence, school board president Ken King later Conatser quits post at Hedley grades earned, scholastic papers and/or UIL contests this summer. King received 30.17 per- with vehicles taking heavy damage. Hedley City Secretary Jason January 4 projects completed, and other indicators Clarendon High School students cent of the district vote, followed by Mac Sheriff Blackburn said sirens were Conatser unexpectedly resigned during a Owls & Lady Owls v Silverton • 6 :30 of scholastic achievement. were very successful at state UIL aca- Smith with 18.24 percent and former blown because of intense rotation seen in called meeting of the Board of Aldermen p.m. • Silverton demic meet this spring. representative Gary Walker with 17.13 the storm near the city and that he did last Thursday, June 14. The Number Sense team of percent. see one funnel form north of Hedley but May 16, 2012 Conatser told the Enterprise that January 7 Hyungmo Jung, Jordan Luna, Nathan Donley County Republicans saw it did not reach the ground. Williams jumps to bronze at the time was just right for him to leave Bulldogs & Lady Bulldogs v Frank Dziedzic, and Jerami Johnson placed the race a bit differently. Locally, King Phillips • Girls 5:45 p.m. • Boys Clarendon offi cially received 1.32 City Hall. state contest 3rd at the UIL State Academic Meet in led with 189 votes, Smith had 116, 7:30 p.m. • Dawg House of moisture from the storm, according to “I’ve decided, with my family, that Senior Wes Williams’ suitcase was Austin. Jung was 8th place overall and Walker was third here with 106, and National Weather Service Cooperative it was time to step down and move on,” a little heavier when he came home from Luna 9th. Landtroop was last with 90 votes. January 8 Observer Tommie Saye; but unoffi cial Austin last weekend where he partici- This completes a historic year for Conatser said. Broncos & Lady Broncos v Claude • reports of one inch to 2.5 inches were pated in the State Track Meet. the team as they qualifi ed for their fi rst Alderman Tonya Metcalf said she 5, 6:30, 8 p.m. • Clarendon received. A Hedley resident reported 3.5 For his efforts in the long jump, trip to Austin after winning district and June 6, 2012 couldn’t speak much about what hap- Owls & Lady Owls v Kress • 6 :30 inches. Williams brought home the bronze regional competitions. Jung also fi nished Woman remembers Jones pened at the meeting since most of it was p.m. • Hedley medal for third place in that event. His a stellar year in Mathematics competi- A Lubbock woman broke down held in closed session, but she did say May 2, 2012 jump of 22’ just missed the second place tion by winning the bronze medal in that on the stand Tuesday, June 5, during she had not been expecting Conatser to January 10 Clarendon names top students silver medal by one-half of an inch. event. His score would have made him a Robert Babcock’s capital murder trial as resign. Colts & Lady Colts v Memphis • state champion in 2A classifi cation, and she remembered the four-year-old boy 5 p.m. • Clarendon Clarendon High School has announced its 2012 Valedictorian and May 23, 2012 the contest director said he’d never seen whom she had considered her son. June 20, 2012 Heather Hill was a friend of Chance January 11 Salutatorian are Kayla Elam and Jordan Memorial Day services planned scores this high in 1A state math compe- Aldermen tap Waldrop as new tition before. Mark Jones’ family who had known him Broncos & Lady Broncos v Vega • 4, Luna. in Hedley, Clarendon city judge 5, 6:30, 8 p.m. • Vega This year’s Valedictorian is Kayla his whole life. But circumstances caused The Adamson-Lane, Post 287 of The Clarendon Board of Aldermen Elam with a GPA of 96.7. Kayla is the Jones to come to live with Hill when he The American Legion, Hedley, Texas May 30, 2012 named Tommy Waldrop as the city’s new Owls & Lady Owls v Valley • 6 :30 daughter of Clifford and Mary Ann John- was two years old, and her house was p.m. • Valley will hold its annual Memorial Day ser- First witnesses take stand in municipal judge during a called meeting son and the granddaughter of C. A. and his home until Child Protective Services vice at the Rowe Cemetery, Monday Babcock case Monday night. Belinda Goins. facilitated placing Jones with his biologi- January 12 morning May 28, 2012, at 10:00 that Jurors meeting in the Hall County Waldrop, a retired school adminis- Kayla has received many academic cal father, Babcock, in Clarendon. Bulldogs & Lady Bulldogs v Odessa • morning. Courthouse in Memphis spent the morn- trator with several years of experience in awards while at CHS. She has received Through tears during part of her Girls 1 p.m. • Boys 7:30 p.m. • Dawg The Post members will place ing and part of the afternoon hearing Shamrock schools, began his duties on House Honor C’s in IPC, chemistry, Biology, testimony, she asked the court to take American Flags on the graves of 227 the testimony of Donley County Sheriff Tuesday morning and will soon set hours Physics, Geometry, Algebra I, French I down a larger than life-sized photo of Veterans buried in the Rowe Cemetery. Butch Blackburn as he recalled going for his offi ce inside City Hall. January 14 and French II. She is also a member of Jones, which had been situated in front The Flags will be places on the graves to Babcock’s residence on the morning Waldrop succeeds Municipal Judge Colts & Lady Colts v Claude • the local chapter of the National Honor of the witness stand. 5 p.m. • Claude on Friday May 25, 2012 and remain till of January 4, 2011, after the defendant Bob Watson who resigned last month Society. Kayla has been a member of the the end of the day Monday. In Honor called 911 and reported his four-year-old due to health reasons. A Honor Roll for the last three years and June 7, 2012 January 15 of those departed comrades that have son was non-responsive. Also Monday night, city leaders has been nominated for the United States Broncos & Lady Broncos v White served this Country. Blackburn testifi ed that the boy had Babcock gets life in prison for tapped new Alderman Abby Patten to Achievement Academy Award all four Deer • 5, 6:30, 8 p.m. • Clarendon The Memorial Day program will be been severely beaten, and jurors listened murdering son serve as Clarendon’s Mayor Pro-tem, years in high school. Kayla is also the conducted by members of the American to more than two hours of a recording Robert Monroe Babcock will go to which is a one-year appointment. Owls & Lady Owls v McLean • 6 :30 winner of the District Voice of Democ- p.m. • Hedley Legion that will include the raising of of the sheriff and Chief Deputy Randy prison for the rest of his life after a Hall racy Contest. the colors, the National Anthem, Pledge Bond interrogating Babcock, who admit- County jury found him guilty of capital June 27, 2012 January 18 to the Flag and the ceremony honoring ted to them that he had struck the boy in murder Thursday afternoon in the death Clarendon prepares to wel- Owls & Lady Owls v Groom • 6 :30 May 9, 2012 of his son, Chance Mark Jones. the missing in action and the prisoners of the head and stomach to discipline him come visitors p.m. • Hedley Two women roll vehicles in sep- War still unaccounted for. but maintained that the boy’s most severe The jury of six men and six women Clarendon is getting ready to roll arate accidents injuries were self-infl icted. deliberated for nearly an hour and a half January 22 before returning their unanimous ver- out the red carpet for visitors to the 135th Owls & Lady Owls v Silverton • 6 :30 Two women were injured last May 23, 2012 annual Saints’ Roost Celebration, which Thursday, May 3, when they rolled June 2, 2012 dict, and District Judge Stuart Messer p.m. • Hedley Greenbelt okays groundwater pronounced the sentence of life without will be held next week July 4, 6, and 7. their vehicles in separate accidents near contract with city Jurors see photos of boy’s fatal Downtown will be the site of January 25 Clarendon. the possibility of parole. The Greenbelt Water Authority injuries the fi rst activities this year with all the Broncos & Lady Broncos v Claude• Jaci Hatley McAnear, age 62, was “This verdict screams out justice Board of Directors last Thursday unani- Prosecutors showed photos of happenings on Wednesday, July 4, at 4, 5, 6:30, 8 p.m. • Claude traveling northwest on US 287 near CR for Chance,” District Attorney Luke mously approved a contract with the City a bruised and battered four-year-old the Courthouse Square. The Craft Fair 30 last Thursday, May 3, about 4:07 p.m. Inman told the Enterprise. “It closes a Owls & Lady Owls v Kress • 6 :30 of Clarendon for the purchase of ground- Chance Mark Jones at day two of Robert begins at 9 a.m. with the Kids Bicycle when she fell asleep and drifted onto very important chapter in Chance’s life p.m. • Kress water from the city. Babcock’s capital murder trial in Mem- Parade starting at 10 a.m. followed by the northside of the roadway and struck and for the people who truly loved and Greenbelt General Manager Bobbie phis Friday, June 1. the Shriners’ Barbecue at 11 a.m. January 28 a delineator, according to an accident cared for Chance.” Kidd said the contract includes a price of The pictures were presented during The afternoon of the Fourth will Colts & Lady Colts v White Deer • 5 report fi led by DPS Trooper Joe Cannon. 45 cents per thousand gallons that the testimony from Texas Ranger Jamie see the Western Parade at 2 p.m. and the p.m. • White Deer McAnear then overcorrected and authority will pay the city. The price will Downs, who had gone to see the boy in Lions Club’s Cow Patty Bingo. attempted to steer back onto the highway June 13, 2012 Bulldogs & Lady Bulldogs v Midland be renegotiated every three years. the Northwest Texas Hospital emergency but lost control and began to slide toward State will pick spot for marker • Girls 5:45 p.m. • Boys 7:30 p.m. • “It’s a pretty simple contract, and room in Amarillo after he was contacted July 3, 2012 Dawg House the southside of the roadway where her The location of a Ten Command- it’s written in the city’s favor,” Kidd said. by Donley County Sheriff Butch Black- 2000 Chevy Trailblazer rolled at least ments marker on the Donley County Hawkins receives state 4-H “Our board really didn’t have any prob- burn that Tuesday morning on January January 29 one complete time before coming to rest Courthouse Square will be left up to the alumni award lems with it.” 4, 2011. When he arrived at the hospital, Broncos & Lady Broncos v Vega• 5, on its wheels facing north. Texas Historical Commission (THC) fol- A Clarendon native was recognized Downs witnessed the condition the boy 6:30, 8 p.m. • Clarendon lowing Monday’s regular meeting of the during the statewide Texas 4-H Roundup was in. May 23, 2012 Commissioners’ Court. held recently on the campus of Texas Owls & Lady Owls v Valley • 6 :30 May 2, 2012 “It looked, from my time in the p.m. • Hedley Babcock trial to begin May 30 County offi cials listened to two Tech University in Lubbock. Amarillo crash kills local lady highway patrol, like someone had been proposals for locating the monument At the event, the Texas 4-H Alumni A 77-year-old Greenbelt Lake in Memphis in a car wreck,” Downs testifi ed. “His January 31 on the east side of the court and also Award was presented to Amy Jarmon, woman died in Amarillo Saturday as a The Capital Murder trial of Robert injuries to his head and abdomen looked Bulldogs & Lady Bulldogs v South considered a third option closer to the formerly a 4-H member in Travis result of injuries from a crash on Inter- Babcock is scheduled to begin next week severe.” Plains • Girls 5:45 p.m. • Boys 7:30 Courthouse Annex before going outside County, and Dr. Dean Hawkins, formerly p.m. • Dawg House state 40, police said. in Memphis with jury selection begin- to look at each location. a 4-H member in Donley County. Merlene Hooker Scott died after a ning on Wednesday, May 30. June 5, 2012 February 1 District Attorney Luke Inman’s Guy Ellis told the court that similar car struck her SUV, which rolled over at City approves Greenbelt deal Broncos & Lady Broncos v White least twice down the embankment and offi ce said the state is not seeking the monuments in other counties are “fairly July 3, 2012 The City of Clarendon will sell Deer •4, 5, 6:30, 8 p.m. • White onto the access road, police said. death penalty in the case. The maximum close” to the courthouse and that a new Sandell even better with new Deer groundwater to the Greenbelt Water About 6 p.m., a blue Pontiac G6, punishment range will be life in prison Ten Commandments marker in Carson Authority, and the $1.2 million project projector driven by 18-year-old Edwin Ortiz, and a without parole. County is “right in the middle” of the Owls & Lady Owls v McLean • 6 :30 will be fi nanced with bonds issued in The Sandell Drive-In has gone p.m. • McLean maroon car with an unknown driver were The case is expected to last several sidewalk leading to that courthouse’s the city’s name but paid for by the water digital this season with the purchase of racing while westbound on I-40, wit- days, and the court has calendared the main steps. authority. a new $68,000 projector that eliminates February 4 nesses told police. Ortiz struck Scott’s trial until June 8. Clarendon Aldermen in their the need for fi lm. Colts & Lady Colts v Panhandle• 5 Chevrolet Suburban on the passenger Babcock is accused of beating his June 13, 2012 p.m. •Clarendon regular meeting May 29 unanimously Movie-goers will notice that the side, said Traffi c Investigations Sgt. four-year-old son, Chance Mark Jones, approved the contract to sell groundwa- Juveniles face charges in car picture at the Sandell is much clearer and Warren Gross. who died on January 5, 2011. ter to Greenbelt. theft cases brighter than ever before thanks to the The Donley County Sheriff’s higher wattage of the new system, and May 23, 2012 The agreement was approved by May 2, 2012 the Greenbelt board of directors on May Offi ce has cleared up several cases after the Drive-In also has many other new Hedley names Shelp, Allen as Man accused of luring children 17. recovering a stolen car Monday morning. things it can do with the upgrade. Menus top students into van Offi cials say the contract includes Sheriff Butch Blackburn said Brit Hedley High School has named its Local parents are being reminded a price of 45 cents per thousand gallons Patten reported his car had been stolen, July 3, 2012 and it was recovered crashed into a tree December 31 - January 4 top honor students for the Class of 2012. to be alert after three small children that the authority will pay the city. The Aldermen approve $25k water The Valedictorian is Sierra Shelp, and were reportedly lured into a van at the price will be renegotiated every three on South Kearney Street. Offi cers fol- system study Clarendon ballpark Saturday morning. years. lowed shoe tracks, and the investigation Donley County Senior Citizens Joseph Allen is the Salutatorian. The City of Clarendon will conduct Sheriff Butch Blackburn said his resulted in two juveniles being arrested. Mon: Vegetable beef stew, corn- Sierra Shelp has a GPA of 93.8286 a professional study of city waterlines to offi ce received a report that Joe Bryan One other person was later arrested, and bread, margarine, orange & pine- and is the daughter of Daron Shelp and June 5, 2012 try to determine the best way to improve McCary had been seen in a plumber’s two more arrests are expected. apple cup, chocolate chip cookie, Christina Henson Landtroop, King in runoff the aesthetic quality of the water and iced tea/2% milk. van during the youth ballgames and that Blackburn said by Monday after- She competed in various activities The hotly contested race to repre- how it’s distributed. Tue: CLOSED he had lured children into the van. The noon offi cers had cleared up three cases such as: cross country, basketball, cheer- sent Donley County and the rest of Dis- The Board of Aldermen at last Wed: Crispy chicken/bun, tomato, leading, track, and tennis. She advanced sheriff said parents retrieved the kids, of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, lettuce, pickle, carrot & raisin, trict 88 in the State House will go to a week’s meeting on June 26 approved to regionals in cross country three years, and McCary left the area. one theft of a motorcycle, and two bur- potato wedges, fruit cocktail, iced tea/2% milk. named All-District fi rst team her junior Thu: Hamburger steak, brown year in basketball, advanced to area three gravy, mashed potatoes, green years in track, and regionals her fresh- beans, wheat roll, orange dream man year. She also competed in science ‘Tis the Season for a pudding, iced tea/2% milk. UIL and advanced to regionals her soph- Fri: Crumb top baked fish, baker omore and senior year. potatoes, margarine, raisin bread pudding, iced tea/2% milk. Beautiful Smile May 12, 2012 Hedley Senior Citizens Clarendon votes for bonds Orthodontics • Family Dentistry • Implants • Bleaching Mon: Taco salad, refried beans, Clarendon voters gave the green Spanish rice, tossed salad, torti- light Saturday to a $700,000 bond elec- llas, apricot halves, iced tea/2% tion that will fund street improvements. A beautiful smile is a gift to milk. The election was marked by low Tue: Chicken strips/gravy, mashed turnout with only 12.6 percent of eligible potatoes, black eyed peas, tossed cherish at any age. Count on us salad, wheat roll, brownie, iced voters participating, but 58.5 percent tea/2% milk. of those voting favored the bonds. The for a lifetime of quality dental care. Wed: Salisbury steak, mashed fi nal vote tally was 79 in favor, and 56 potatoes, spinach, pea salad, opposed, and City Hall says it will begin wheat roll, fruit, iced tea/2% milk. getting ready for the work right away. Thu: Beef stew, fried okra, tossed Richard Sheppard, DDS salad, corn bread, apricots, iced Located in the Community Services Building, tea/2% milk. Medical Center Campus in Clarendon Fri: Cheeseburgers, French fries, May 16, 2012 lettuce, tomato, onion, wheat bun, CC names top honor graduates Now listed in the White Pages! strawberry shortcake, iced tea/2% milk. for 2012 Clarendon College recognized 806-874-5628 The Clarendon Enterprise • December 27, 2012 NEWS 5

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Ethan Babcock was August 1, 2012 Permian Basin, and a Masters in Educa- also recognized as having the fi rst place City okays fi nancial lifeline to tion Administration from Tarleton State bicycle. Chamber University. The City of Clarendon agreed to & SCHMI July 12, 2012 UDLE DT, L throw a fi nancial lifeline to the Cham- August 8, 2012 CA LP Wilson Cattle repeats win at ber of Commerce last Tuesday to keep CEDC launches phase one of Ranch Rodeo the organization afl oat as it continues to Mulkey work Come to the VFW for Cowboys from Wilson Cattle restructure. A gleaming new face on the made a repeat performance as they took City Administrator Lambert Little Mulkey Theatre should be completed Breakfast top honors for the second year in a row told the Board of Aldermen that the in a few months as the Clarendon Eco- OPEN during the Clarendon Outdoor Entertain- Chamber is incurring expenses of about LAW OFFICE ment Association’s annual Ranch Rodeo $300 a month to maintain its offi ce. He Tuesday - Saturday last Friday and Saturday. said the city and the Clarendon Eco- Criminal Defense and Divorce / Family Law Wilson Cattle’s scores beat out 19 nomic Development Corporation antici- Marriages 6 am - 10 am other local and regional teams as work- pates having a new director of tourism Clarendon, Texas (806) 822-0479 ing cowboys put their skills to the test and economic development on board Page Drackley & Kellan Roberts as part of the 135th annual Saints’ Roost by August 15 and that offi ce along with June 25, 2012 Celebration. The team was made up of Chamber functions will be housed in Rody Wilson, Tyler Rice, Ky Finck, the Mulkey Theatre barber shop. But he Jason Thomas, and Jessie Valdez. said that move will likely be about three Miranda Thomas & Dustin Thomas months away and the Chamber needs August 11, 2012 July 18, 2012 help now. They’re not hip or modern, Blackburn selected to represent “It’s going to be easier to keep the Nicole Christensen & Nathan Judd Chamber hanging on than it would be to August 17, 2012 Hedley start it again,” Little told the board. Chris Blackburn, 2012 graduate of Tamra Gibson & Nathan Floyd Hedley High School has been selected August 1, 2012 to represent his school in the upcoming September 22, 2012 Collection systems can provide Texas Six Man Coaches Association all- fancy or fashionable. star games. water for many uses Erica Depew & Trenton Tribolet son. 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KLSR such as All District Defensive end, and About 35 people from Donley They no longer fit All District 2nd Team utility back his County, as well as Amarillo and Canyon, Claudia & Jason Messer October 20, 2012 your prescription. sophomore year; All District 1st Team attended the seminar that started at the Full Back, All District First Team Defen- historic Lowe House owned by Sara sive End, All Region 1st Team Defen- SoRelle, where volunteers helped install sive End- Region 1, All State Honorable a 1,000-gallon rain collection system. Mention Defensive End, and the HHS Billy Kniffen, a water resources New Arrivals Fighting Heart Football Award all during specialist from Texas A&M University, Kassie Lynn Askew his junior year at Hedley. led the session and also oversaw the Or your style. installation of the system that will col- Leelann Wayne Beaudoin Aspirin May Reduce Liver Cancer Risk July 18, 2012 lect water from 500-square-feet of roof A recent study reported in the Journal of the National Cancer on a garage apartment and divert it for Firemen contain house fi re Colton Hadley Henson But for one person living in a Institute indicates that aspirin alone or when used with other non- landscape uses. developing country, these Quick action by the Clarendon Vol- used eyeglasses will put the aspirin drugs, called NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-infl ammatory unteer Fire Department saved a local res- Chloe Alice Newton world in focus. 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Vaughan, Phelan, and Knorpp halls are coach at CC, Heck is busy preparing to the college may have fewer students Residential & Commercial The CEDC Board approved solic- running about $400,000 and are expected host the National Intercollegiate Rodeo those who are taking courses are enrolled Composition, Wood, Flat, Skylights, &Custom Meta iting a general contractor for the project to be completed by next week. Association (NIRA) competition here in a greater number of hours. after architect Mason Rogers presented All three dorms received new doors this October 25-27, and he says he is up The college is also down by 3.6 FREE ESTIMATES his proposal for Phase One of the Mulkey on each room at a cost of about $30,000, to the task. percent in the number of contact hours Licensed • Bonded project Monday evening. Proposals from and the college also renovated 22 bath- “This event will really boost our this semester – a fi gure that determines Locally Owned contractors will be reviewed by the board rooms in Knorpp Hall with new showers community and bring money to our CC’s state funding. 806-677-9788 or 806-382-0622 on August 20 with the hopes of complet- at a cost of $89,000. town,” Heck said. “It will also provide ing this phase before the end of the year. our students an opportunity to interact September 19, 2012 CEDC President Sherol Johnston August 29, 2012 with the community.” Accident claims life of local TOP-O-TEXAS PLUMBING said she glad to be moving forward with Sandell to have free movie woman Best Prices - The Water Heater Bargain House the Mulkey and said the money is on September 6, 2012 New Water, Sewer & Gas Lines. Leaks Repaired Sunday night A Donley County woman lost her hand to complete this part of the reno- City aldermen divide over Amarillo, TX, “No Mileage or Travel Charge” vations. The Sandell Drive-In Theatre is life in a tragic ranch accident last Tues- celebrating the tenth anniversary of its taxes, spending day, September 11. Phone: 800-693-3406 - Fax: 806-350-7981 August 15, 2012 re-opening this weekend, and Sunday, Members of a divided Clarendon Trista Shipp, age 63, was unloading Texas Master Plumber License # M-20046 WSPS September 2, has been dedicated as Cus- Board of Aldermen aired their differ- cattle panels from a stock trailer after 11 55 Years Experience. Local kids meet new standards tomer Appreciation Night with the show- ences as the struggled with taxing and a.m. near County Road I off State Hwy. Clarendon ISD students exceeded ing of a free movie. spending issues at their regular meeting 70 when the load shifted and pinned her “Call a Professional” the new testing targets required by the The Sandell was opened in 1955 last Tuesday, August 28. against the trailer, Sheriff Butch Black- federal government, but local school by Gary Barnhill and named for his two A project to lay new water and burn said. trustees are still calling for the Texas daughters, Sandra and Adele. It closed in sewer lines under streets that have been The sheriff said there were nine Legislature to revamp the accountability 1984 and was re-opened in 2002 by John targeted for paving was the fi rst issue to panels in the 16-foot stock trailer, leaned system. Morrow. cause rifts at the meeting. In May, city against the left side. Only 44 percent of school cam- “The Hunger Games” will be the voters approved issuing $700,000 in “It appears that she got in to start puses and 28 percent of districts in Texas feature presentation and donations will bonds to pave the streets, but city alder- unloading and they shifted, pinning her met the standard, but Clarendon and be taken to help support the renovation men later decided to replace the utilities to the right side of the trailer,” Blackburn Subscribe Today Hedley both did. Scores were based on work of the Mulkey Theatre. Everyone is fi rst. said. She was found by her son later that student performance on the TAKS exam, encouraged to come celebrated the San- City Administrator Lambert Little afternoon. Emergency personnel were Donley County Subscription: $25/yr. which has now been replaced by the dell’s anniversary and help “Bring Back presented the board with a professional called to the scene about 3 p.m., and she STAAR test. the Mulkey” at the same time. agreement with KSA Engineers for was pronounced dead at the scene. “Our kids and teachers worked design work on the utilities and said he Out of County Subscription: $35/yr. extra hard and meeting the standard August 29, 2012 hopes to have pipes in the ground by the September 27, 2012 makes us feel good,” CISD Superinten- Clarendon fi remen save house end of next June. Aldermen accepted Three businesses robbed Out of State Subscription: $40/yr. dent Monty Hysinger said. “But the stats the agreement with one nay vote, that of Quick action by the Clarendon Vol- The Donley County Sheriff’s ratchet up every year.” Alderman Tommy Hill. unteer Fire Department saved a house on Department is investigating three break- Little also asked the board to Enterprise-D Subscription: $14.95/yr. West Third Street from being a total loss ins that occurred at local businesses early rescind a resolution that was passed ear- August 15, 2012 Tuesday morning. Tuesday morning, September 25. lier last month that authorized both the Local man seeks to bring people Dispatchers paged out fi remen at Sheriff Butch Blackburn says Call 874-2259 for more information voter approved $700,000 street bonds to Christ 8:26 a.m., and they were on the scene West Texas Gas was broken into about and an additional $700,000 in tax notes Making Clarendon a lighthouse for fi ve minutes later. A total of fi ve trucks midnight and WootWick’s PitStop and for the utility replacements. The board the Lord is the mission of one local man and 11 fi remen responded. Country Bloomers Flower Shop were had amended that resolution to require as he erects white crosses and signs with Clarendon Fire Chief Jeremy also hit. Merry Christmas that any revenue the city gets from the inspired messages for all to see. Powell said fi re fi ghters noticed smoke At West Texas Gas and the fl ower sale of groundwater to Greenbelt Water Jim Griffi n says all his efforts are coming from the attic vents and then saw shop, the crooks broke out a glass door & Happy New Year Authority be applied to the debt. But to be a witness for Jesus Christ and to fl ames coming from the kitchen window and took the cash registers from the busi- Little said City Hall had discovered plant seeds that people need in order to at the back of the house. The blaze was nesses. At WootWicks, a glass door was From everyone at Hollis that it is improper to bind future coun- fi nd their way to the Lord because the under control in about an hour. shattered, but nothing was found to be Livestock Commission. cils in that way, and that such a require- time is short. The Josh Allred family was moving missing. ment would be a budget decision from “It’s not for anyone’s glory but into the home this week and had part of The sheriff said the crimes took year to year. Aldermen Will Thompson, God’s,” Griffi n said, “and seeds are all their belongings there. Powell said boxes place before 3 a.m. and were discovered We will be closed Terry Noble, and Abby Patten agreed the Holy Spirit needs to work with.” were on top of the kitchen stove when when Amarillo Globe-News carrier Ruby to rescind the resolution, and Aldermen Dec. 22 & 29. the electric company turned power onto Calloway saw one of the broken doors. Hill and Jesus Hernandez voted against the home Tuesday morning. No one was Blackburn urged all local busi- Our next sale will be August 22, 2012 the measure. Divided city board okays $700k home at the time of the blaze. nesses to leave their cash drawers open Saturday, Jan. 5. to show crooks that there is no money tax notes August 29, 2012 September 13, 2012 inside, and he asked anyone with infor- Hollis Livestock Commision The Clarendon Board of Aldermen County tax increase called for mation about these crimes to call his voted 3-2 to authorize issuing $700,000 Eggemeyer to lead economic 580-688-9213 If you’re an average home owner in offi ce at 874-3531. 921 N. 8th Hollis, OK 73550 in tax revenue notes for water and sewer development, tourism offi ce Donley County you will likely be paying improvements during a called meeting Chandra Ford Eggemeyer has hit almost a dollar a month more in taxes Monday night. the ground running as Clarendon’s new to support the county’s budget for fi scal The funds will be used to replace Director of Tourism & Economic Devel- year 2013. utility lines under several blocks of city opment, and the Donley County native That tax increase will help support streets that are scheduled to be repaved says she’s ready to start helping local a $2 million budget that is $61,879 less following a May bond election in which businesses. than the one approved by Donley County voters authorized borrowing a sepa- The Clarendon Economic Develop- Commissioners last year. rate $700,000. The total project is now ment Corporation board confi rmed Egg- The new budget will require a total expected to cost about $1.4 million. emeyer’s position last Monday, August property tax rate of $0.598656 per $100 The streets were to have been paved 20, after she was selected by a committee valuation, which is up from $0.573253 this summer, but aldermen expressed consisting of CEDC board member Steve last year. The proposed rate would levy concerns about the utility lines, caus- Hall, Chamber of Commerce President taxes of $299.33 on a $50,000 home. ing City Administrator Lambert Little to Bonnie Campbell, and City Administra- The Donley Appraisal District reports come up with a plan to replace the lines. tor Lambert Little. the average county homestead is valued Little presented the project and the idea at $32,717 this year. of using tax notes (a form of bonds that September 6, 2012 The budget does not include any does not require voter approval) to pay CC Regents adopt $9.2 million raises for county employees but does for the extra work last Tuesday during budget anticipate a 3.7 percent increase in health the regular city meeting, but board mem- insurance premiums for employees. bers objected to issuing that much debt The Clarendon College Board of with citizen input. Regents adopted a $9.2 million budget for fi scal year 2013 during a called meet- September 17, 2012 ing last Thursday, August 30. Edes pleads guilty of Injury to August 22, 2012 The new budget is an increase over Pioneer to lead work on theatre a Child last year’s approved budget of $8.9 mil- A Clarendon woman pled guilty The Mulkey Theatre project took lion. CC Dean of Administrative Ser- today to a felony charge related to the another important step forward Monday vices Annette Ferguson said the college 2011 death of her grandson, Chance when the Clarendon Economic Develop- adjusted some of its fees to make the Mark Jones. ment Corporation selected a contractor- budget work and said it deals with a loss Gayle Edes will serve 90 days in at-risk for Phase One of the rehabilitation of about $200,000 in state appropria- the Donley County Jail, and a ten-year of the downtown landmark. tions. state jail sentence was probated as a Pioneer General Contractors of Board members said forward think- condition of her plea agreement. If she Amarillo will conduct the bid process ing helped make this year’s budget easier had been found guilty by a jury, Edes and lead the construction team that will to prepare. could have faced up to 99 years or life implement the renovation of the 1946 “We started in better shape this in prison. theatre’s façade. year because we were planning a year In January, Donley County Grand ago,” Regent Jerry Woodard said. Jury indicted Edes for the fi rst degree August 22, 2012 felony of Injury to a Child by Omission, State approves site for Ten September 6, 2012 and court records alleged that on Janu- Commandments marker Donley County sees rise in per- ary 3, 2011, the accused intentionally or State offi cials notifi ed Donley cent of college grads knowingly, by omission, caused serious County Judge Jack Hall last week that Donley County has experienced a bodily injury to four-year-old Chance they have approved a site location for the brain gain in the last 40 years, joining Mark Jones by her failure to get medi- proposed Ten Commandments marker the rest of the country in what has been a cal attention for the boy and that she had on the Courthouse Square. massive increase in the number of adults assumed care, custody, or control of the The Texas Historical Commission who have earned college degrees. child at that time. approved locating the marker east of the In 1970, 6.7 percent of those over Edes son, Robert Babcock, had Courthouse Annex in the second tree line 25 years of age had college degrees in custody of Jones for just a few weeks from the street, placing it on the opposite Donley County. By 2010, 16.6 percent of before, according to local authorities, he side of the sidewalk from a 1976 Liberty adults here had completed college. began abusing the boy on December 24, Tree out of the main view of the 1890 The percentage of adults with col- 2010, and continued abusing him until Courthouse. lege degrees in Donley County was less January 4, 2011. On that date, Babcock Backers of the marker had asked than the national average of 27.9 percent called emergency personnel to his resi- for it to be placed in front of the east face in 2010. The college-educated rate here dence near Clarendon where they found of the Courthouse in the same tree line, was less than the Texas average of 25.8 Jones unresponsive. but the state preferred the Annex loca- percent. tion that was proposed by Commissioner September 19, 2012 Donnie Hall and agreed to as an alternate September 6, 2012 CC enrollment slips but growth site by the project’s supporters. CC plans regional rodeo com- projected Enrollment is down for the fall August 22, 2012 petition One of the new faces at Clarendon semester at Clarendon College, but CC CC, CISD complete $680k in College plans to make a big impact on offi cials say they are already making projects the community this fall with a rodeo that plans to address changing student demo- School and college facilities is sure to be full of entertainment. graphics for the spring semester. in Clarendon are completing about Cody Heck is no stranger to rodeos. Following the 12th day of class last $680,000 worth of summer improve- Growing up in Perryton he started riding Thursday, CC’s enrollment was at 1,253, ments as students prepare to return for cutting horses when he was ten years down 6.4 percent or 95 students com- classes next week. old at the urging of a neighbor. His love pared to the fall 2011 semester. Clarendon College is wrapping up of the competition would stay with him The semester credit hours, or the the most ambitious agenda with most total number of hours students enroll in, The Clarendon Enterprise • December 27, 2012 NEWS 7 2012: CC hosts NIRA rodeo September 27, 2012 October 11, 2012 on State Hwy. 70. Cookoff draws big crowd Sheriff investigates report of The event, sponsored by Claren- A new bar has been set after the don’s Les Beaux Arts Club, continues to vandalism grow each year and was recognized by 18th annual Col. Charles Goodnight Vandalism to a Clarendon resi- Chuckwagon Cookoff attracted a huge the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce last dence on Carhart Street continues to be year with the prestigious Golden Nail crowd of participants and attendees last investigated by the Donley County Sher- Saturday, and last year’s winning coo- Award. iff’s Offi ce this week after it was fi rst dis- This year’s festival begins with the koff team left again with the bean pot. covered last Monday, October 1. Offi cials with the Saints’ Roost Preferred Buyers Reception held Thurs- Sheriff Butch Blackburn said the day evening, October 25, where buyers Museum, which sponsors the event, said residents of the home called his offi ce Monday they fed more than 700 people, will be delighted with the variety being about 7:30 that morning to report a offered at the Clarendon Arts Festival which is among the highest – if not the derogatory and threatening message was highest – in the cookoff’s history. By this year. on their porch. The sheriff said the mes- Many art works were checked in comparison, the museum fed 550 last sage appeared to have been hand painted. say this week at the Clarendon Arts Festival. year. The number of wagons was also up Blackburn said his offi ce has not with 18 registered and 17 showing up to Anyone is welcome at Thursday’s recep- received any other reports of similar van- tion; and if you haven’t already pre-paid compete at the event. dalism, which is being investigated as a “As far as I recall this is the best as a preferred buyer, you can pay that hate crime due to the sexual orientation night at the door. we’ve ever done,” said Museum Board of the victims. Member Lindy Craft. “We had a lot of “There have been no other reports people from out of town, particularly of anything along these lines in several October 25, 2012 Amarillo and Pampa, and we had a years,” Blackburn said. Clarendon welcomes NIRA bigger trade show.” rodeo Oct. 25-27 October 11, 2012 Get your cowboy hats and boots September 27, 2012 Phase One Mulkey work begins and get ready for the Clarendon College Stampede this week as CC welcomes City holds line on taxes in pro- this week posed budget more than 400 contestants to its NIRA Renovations to the exterior of the rodeo. good-buy A divided Clarendon Board of Mulkey Theatre began this week after Aldermen threw the brakes on a pro- With contestants from 16 colleges the Clarendon Economic Development and universities in the National Inter- posed tax increase for city property Corporation approved a $128,000 con- owners and eliminated an expansion of collegiate Rodeo Association involved, tract last Thursday, October 4. qualifying events will be held all day health benefi ts for city employees last The CEDC Board reviewed a base week following two contentious public Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October bid with fi ve alternative suggestions 25-27, with nightly performances being hearings held earlier. presented by Pioneer General Contrac- City offi cials were meeting again held at 7 p.m. each evening. tors before settling on the major scope Tickets for evening performance as the Enterprise went to press Tues- of work and incorporating three of the to 2012 are $5 in advance from either Cornell’s day night where they were expected alternate scopes. to formally adopt the budget for fi scal Country Store or the Enterprise and will “I am thrilled to see the offi cial be $8 at the gate. All activities will be year 2013 and maintain the current ad start of Phase One,” said Clarendon’s valorem tax rate of 65 cents per $100 held under the roof of the CC Livestock Director of Tourism & Economic Devel- & Equine Center. valuation. Visit www.ClarendonLive. opment Chandra Eggemeyer. “With the com for the latest information. completion of the exterior renovation in In a budget workshop on Septem- a few weeks, the Mulkey Theatre will November 1, 2012 ber 20, Mayor Larry Hicks told the board Election is next Tuesday with our once again light up Kearney Street.” it was time to make their fi nal decisions Donley County voters will head to about the tax rate and the budget so city October 18, 2012 the polls next Tuesday, November 6, for offi cials could draft the fi nal document this year’s General Election to cast bal- that was to be considered this week. Aldermen set performance lots for federal, state, and county offi ces. goals for administrator Polling will be conducted from 7 September 27, 2012 The Clarendon Board of Aldermen a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters can cast ballots gave City Administrator Lambert Little at the following precinct locations: Box City puts Little on probation several goals to work towards if he is to The Clarendon Board of Aldermen 101 – Clarendon College Bairfi eld Activ- Year-end get back in their good graces last week. placed City Administrator Lambert Little ity Center, Box 102 – Howardwick City Following a closed session that on probation for three months following Hall, Box 201 – County Courthouse, lasted more than an hour, aldermen gave an evaluation of his performance last Box 301 – Assembly of God Fellowship the administrator suggestions about his Tuesday, September 25. Hall, Box 303 – Hedley Lions Club, and job during last week’s regular city meet- The board met behind closed Box 401 – Clarendon Church of Christ ing on Tuesday, October 9. doors for more than an hour and a half Family Life Center. Little had asked for “measurable to conduct the administrator’s annual Voters should check their voter’s goals,” but aldermen led by Abby Patten evaluation before calling Little into their registration card to determine where they clearance and Tommy Hill mostly discussed sub- meeting on the second fl oor of City Hall. should vote. jective areas for improvement, such as Citizens left downstairs could hear yell- Early voting continues through this wanting the city to be “run more effec- ing from Alderman Tommy Hill and later Friday, November 2, by personal appear- tively and effi ciently” and asking for from Mr. Little before the board recon- ance at the Donley County Courthouse better “day to day operations.” vened in open session after another hour Annex during regular business hours. and 15 minutes. Local candidates running unop- When the board reconvened, October 18, 2012 posed this year include US Rep. Mac Mayor Larry Hicks asked if the alder- Offi cials warn about cases of Thornberry, State Sen. Kel Seliger, State men wanted to take action following distemper Representative candidate Ken King, District Judge Stuart Messer, District the closed session discussion. Alderman Local veterinarian Dr. Guy Ellis Attorney Luke Inman, County Attorney Abby Patten said she expected to see the reports that there have been several Landon Lambert, County Sheriff Butch city be run more effectively in terms of cases of neurologic disease in raccoons Blackburn, County Tax Assessor/Collec- fi nances, employees, and resources. recently in and around the Clarendon tor Linda Crump, County Commissioner vicinity that has been diagnosed as Pct. 1 Mark White, County Commis- September 27, 2012 canine distemper. sioner Pct. 3 Andy Wheatly, and Con- sale! Dr. Ellis urges everyone to reduce Goodnight house to be opened stable Prcts. 3&4 Doug Wright. exposure to wild animals and vaccinate Saturday pets to prevent this deadly disease. The Armstrong County Museum Canine distemper is a highly conta- November 1, 2012 Board of Directors is celebrating the res- December 27-29 gious and sometimes fatal disease that is Clarendon EDC presents its toration of the Goodnight House with a seen in dogs worldwide. Though its inci- Public Open House this Saturday, Octo- 13th storefront grant dence has diminished greatly due to vac- ber 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Clarendon Economic Devel- cination, distemper cases and outbreaks Everyone is invited to tour the opment Corporation Board awarded its are still seen sporadically. 125-year-old home and grounds of 13th cash award under its Façade Grant Canine distemper is caused by the savings throughout Charles and Marianne Goodnight. The Program this week to Marilyn and Peter canine distemper virus. This virus can cost is $5 per adult, children are free. All Odima. also infect several other species includ- donations will be gratefully accepted. The most recent award from the ing ferrets and wild animals such as Cookies and lemonade will be served. CEDC was for more than $5,000 worth the store on coyotes, foxes, wolves, skunks, and rac- On Highway 287, turn south near of improvements the Odimas made to coons. Animals usually become infected the town of Goodnight into the property. the building at 312 S. Kearney, which by direct contact with virus particles Come see the home that now emulates formerly housed Morrow’s Tax Offi ce. from the secretions of other infected ani- selected items! much of its 1887 original exterior as Under the terms of the grant, the work mals (generally via inhalation). Indirect well as interior decor and furnishings. qualifi ed for $2,000 from the CEDC. transmission (i.e., carried on dishes or Visitors can walk the grounds, tour the Mrs. Odima said she and her hus- other objects) is not common because bunk house, well house, Playa Lake, band plan to open a 24-hour fi tness the virus does not survive for long in the bird watching station, and more. Visi- center called Sky Fitness in early 2013 environment. The virus can be shed by tors may also see the Buffalo Gold Herd that will cater to customers over the age dogs for several weeks after recovery. Wear store that is being completed at the of 30. The interior of the early 20th cen- Come in and entrance. tury building has also been completely October 18, 2012 remodeled, and the original pressed tin ceiling has been restored to its former September 27, 2012 City sales tax revenue increases Clarendon’s sales tax revenue beauty. The business will feature a vari- Save, Save, Save! Clarendon woman gets fi ve ticked up for the second month in a row ety of fi tness machines, and access will years for theft when Texas Comptroller Susan Combs be controlled through a thumbprint scan- A Clarendon woman will spend delivered September allocations last ning device. fi ve years in the state prison after she week. stole tens of thousands of dollars from The city showed an increase for November 1, 2012 her employer over one and a half years. the month of 10.21 percent for a total of City Aldermen discuss water Laura Hommel King pled guilty $26,327.62 compared to $23,886.43 for to the third degree felony of Aggregated system issues the same period one year ago. The Clarendon Board of Aldermen Theft and agreed to let District Judge The September allocation keeps Stuart Messer determine her punishment. discussed issues facing the city’s water the city just slightly ahead for its year-to- distribution system when engineer Clay- She faced jail time from two to ten years date fi gure with $274,415.32 collected and a possible fi ne of up to $10,000. ton Scales presented early fi ndings of a since January, which is up 0.97 percent $25,000 study. District Attorney Luke Inman’s from this same point in 2011. fi rst witness during the punishment hear- Scales, representing KSA Engi- Howardwick, which increased its neers, found several causes of concern ing was Johnny Floyd, owner of Floyd’s sales tax rate last fall, posted an increase Automotive Supply and 287 Tire & Tube, including the east side of town being fed ...So Much More Than A Feed Store. of 26.28 percent for the month with an only by one eight-inch line connected to who had employed King as a bookkeeper allocation of $1,555.09; and that city is beginning in August 2010. Greenbelt’s main 14-inch line. Scales www.CornellsCountryStore.com running 25.22 percent for the year-to- said a long forgotten plan from 1981 Floyd said he slowly notice cash date at $14,134.31. 903 E 2nd in Clarendon • 806-874-6773 missing and then notice more money would have addressed that and other issues but was never acted upon, possi- missing as time went on. He eventually October 25, 2012 got a new bookkeeper and his former bly due to a lack of funding at the time. bookkeeper and they spent 30 days Beaux Arts Club to host festival KSA’s assessment includes a com- unraveling a pattern of theft that they this weekend puter model that can run the city’s water- believed totaled nearly $75,000. Of that The fourth annual Clarendon Arts works through a variety of simulations. amount, $51,902.81 was verifi ed beyond Festival will be held this week October Scales said the model shows that under a doubt. 25-28 at the Donley County Activity peak fl ow situations, some parts of town Center located one mile north of the city do not have the proper water pressure. 8 NEWS The Clarendon Enterprise • December 27, 2012 2012: Aldermen fi re administrator November 1, 2012 November 21, 2012 Tommy Hill opening by disagreeing with Greenbelt awards contracts for November 8, 2012 City okays 5 percent trash hike Estlack and saying he believed “seven Joey & Brenda Lee heads are better than one” and said the Donley Co. Pregnancy Center Garbage rates will soon be going Lee’s Insurance wells city’s hiring record “isn’t worth a fl ip.” Greenbelt Water Authority has to open this weekend up after the Clarendon Board of Alder- PO Box 189 • Clarendon, Texas 79226 awarded contracts worth about $890,000 After three years of planning and men approved Ordinance 420 during last 806.874.2130 to drill wells on the north side of praying, the Donley County Pregnancy week’s city meeting on November 13. December 13, 2012 Clarendon and build a 14-inch pipeline Center will offi cially open its doors this City Administrator Lambert Little City battles water line breaks to carry groundwater to the authority’s Sunday, November 11, with an Open said the rate hike will be a fi ve percent Quick action by city employees HOME • AUTO • LIFE • COMMERCIAL fi lter plant. House from 2 to 4 p.m. increase on all accounts and will gener- repaired a broken water line last Tues- General Manager Bobbie Kidd said The center, located west of ate about $10,000 per year for the city. day, December 4, but a loss of pressure the Greenbelt Board awarded the fi nal Clarendon at 12105 FM 2362, be open Little said the sanitation services during the repair resulted in a “Boil contracts last week after the authority regularly on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 5:00 ought to be a net revenue stream for the Water Notice” being issued temporarily received confi rmation that $1.5 million for walk-ins and appointments and on city but should at least break even. Main- for Clarendon residents. in bond funds had been deposited in Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4 p.m. for tenance costs are rising in the sanitation A contractor rehabilitating a city Greenbelt’s account. appointments only. department, he said, due to aging equip- water well site struck a six-inch line Bids on the project came in well ment that is breaking down at the same while digging a slush pit just before 5 below estimates that OJD Engineers had November 15, 2012 time. p.m., and the City of Clarendon Public “We cannot maintain our equip- Works Department responded immedi- projected. The pipeline was expected to Local vote favors GOP candi- cost $770,000 and came in at $588,481 ment right now,” Little said. “Last year ately by notifying employees that they and will be built by Amarillo Utility Con- dates we bought and re-built a used truck were needed, arranging for the necessary struction. 4M Drilling from Claude will Donley County residents followed with grant money. We desperately need equipment and parts and making the nec- dig the wells at a cost of about $130,000, most of the rest of Texas in preferring two more trucks, but they cost about essary “line locate” call to DIG-TESS which was expected to be $152,000. And Mitt Romney over President Barack $200,000 each and have life spans of (Texas Excavation Safety System), the electrical work will be done for $170,000 Obama during last week’s general elec- about 10 years. organization which locates all under- by Ray Electric of Amarillo. tion, but Mr. Obama won several other ground utilities before excavations start. With the extra funds available Kidd key states and secured enough electoral November 29, 2012 City offi cials said the pipe was so said the authority will consider increas- votes to win another term in offi ce. Thanksgiving meal draws 233 damaged that removal and replacement Morrow Drilling & Service ing the size of some piping connecting Organizers of the fi fth annual of a section of the line was necessary. Hwy. 287 West, Clarendon fi ve new wells to the new 14-inch line, November 15, 2012 Community Thanksgiving dinner at the Because the city’s water system has and the authority is also exploring secur- Ceremonies honor service of Clarendon School Cafeteria say the event only a few isolation valves, fi re hydrants Water Well Specialist • Turnkey Systems ing some water resources in addition to fed a total of 233 people with no charge in the area had to be opened to relieve local veterans the water pressure. When pressure was Solar Windmill • Electric Irrigation the city’s groundwater. Randall County Judge Ernie Hou- this year. reduced, the excavation around the dam- dashell capped off a weekend of local Attendance was slightly down this 30 Years Experience aged pipe could be pumped out and the November 8, 2012 Veterans Day observations Monday year in terms of participants and helpers, repair completed. (806)874-2704 • (806)662-3943 Lions celebrate 90th anniver- night before a crowd of about 200 people volunteer Laura Paul told the Enterprise, John E. Morrow in the Clarendon College Harned Sisters but everyone still had a good time. sary December 14, 2012 The Clarendon Lions Club cel- Fine Arts Auditorium. Aldermen vote 3-1 to fi re Little ebrated its 90th anniversary during its Houdashell, a Hedley native, December 6, 2012 GLASSTECH annual Charter Banquet last Tuesday, praised the number of college students City aldermen debate hiring, City Administrator Lambert Little was fi red by the Clarendon Board of October 30. who are veterans of the American armed fi ring powers forces and talked about the sacrifi ces that Aldermen on a 3-1 vote last night. Boss Lion Russell Estlack was Raised voices and pointed fi ngers veterans have made. After a heated discussion regarding named Lion of the Year by his fellow were the order of the evening when the Bringing the speech closer to Mr. Little’s job performance, Aldermen WINDSHIELD REPAIR members, and Samantha Sanderson was Clarendon Board of Aldermen met last home, Houdashell related the story of Tommy Hill, Jesus Hernandez, and Abby crowned as the Club Sweetheart for the Tuesday, November 27. Adrian Youngblood, another native of Patten vote to terminate him immedi- 2012-2013 year. Of the six items on the board’s Larry & Donley County, and his service during ately. Alderman Will Thompson opposed Other members receiving recog- agenda, fi ve items were discussed, and the Vietnam War. the measure. nition were Lion Tex Buckhaults, who one was acted on – accepting the resig- Donna Hicks Men and women like Youngblood The board tabled discussion of received a 10-year membership chevron; nation of Alderman Terry Noble, who is are heroes, Houdashell said, despite the appointing a replacement for former Call Donna at Lion Don Smith, who was honored for moving to Pampa. fact that many of them rarely or never alderman Terry Noble, who resigned being a member for 30 years; and Lion Issues with the city’s employee 806-874-3108 Steve Hall for his service as president talk about their time in combat. November 27. policy manual took up much of the Approximately 22 citizens attended 806-205-1501 last year. discussion for the night with Alderman Read tomorrow’s history today in the pages of Theronco Clarendon Enterprise. SEAL THAT CHIP BEFOREs IT SPLITS! B CLARENDON Broncos Lady Roster Broncos

1 CEDRIC MCCAMPBELL SO. Roster 2 CODY WOOD SR. 3 CHARLES MASON SO. 3 JENTRY SHADLE SR. 5 DIEGO SANTOS SR. 10 JENCY BURTON SR. 10 CHANCE MCANEAR JR. 12 TAYLOR GAINES SO. 12 JONAH SELL SR. 15 DEBORAH HOWARD JR. 24 TRAJEN JOHNSON SR. 20 MACI WHITE SR. 32 JOJO CARTWRIGHT JR. 21 CAMRA SMITH JR. 33 COLE WARD SR. 22 ANNA CENICEROS SR. 42 TYLER BURCH SR. 23 RYANN STARNES JR. 50 ADAM TOPPER SR. 24 MCKAYLA CARTWRIGHT SR. 25 LYDIA HOWARD SR. HEAD COACH: BRANDT LOCKHART ASST COACH: ALTON GAINES 33 AUDREY SHELTON SR. ASST COACH: STEVE REYNOLDS HEAD COACH: MOLLY WEATHERRED MANAGERS: SAVANNAH TOPPER, MCK- ASST COACH: KASEY BELL AYLA KING, BRITTNEY MCANEAR, EMILY ASST COACH: SHANNA SHELTON MARTINEZ, & KATIE GOOCH MANAGERS: DARBE WOODARD, BRYCE MCCARY, JACY HILL, LESLIE STONE Dec. 27 - Dec. 29 Wed, January 2 Friday, Jan. 4 Varsity Broncos & Lady Broncos Broncos & Lady Broncos v Memphis Varsity & JV Lady Broncos v San Jacinto Compete in Canadian Tournament 12, 1:30, 3 p.m. • in Clarendon 6, 7:30 p.m. • in San Jacinto Friday, Jan. 4 Tuesday, Jan. 8 Friday, Jan. 11 Varsity & JV Broncos v Childress Broncos & Lady Broncos v Claude Broncos & Lady Broncos v Vega 5, 6:30, 8 p.m. • in Clarendon 6, 7:30 p.m. • in Clarendon 4, 5, 6:30, 8 p.m. • in Vega MORROW Richard Sheppard, DDS NORPP Located in the Community Services Building, Insurance Agency Medical Center Campus in Clarendon McKinney Drilling & Service 806-874-5628 Motor Company RED RIVER INN MEMBER FDIC

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Clarendon Lodge #700 AF&AM COMMUNITY CARE CENTER OF CLARENDON ROTTOTILLING, BRUSH HOGGING, MOWING, HAY FOR SALE – Timothy, Brome & Alfalfa. Stated meeting: Second Mondays, looking to hire a weekend RN & Pharmacist, handyman services, and gopher control. Call 654-0599. 52-ctfc 7:30 p.m. Refreshments at 6:30 contact Wauleen Hiett or Courtney Dickson Jobobs Services today for your free estimate p.m. Practice: Fourth Mondays, 806-874-5221. 806-205-0270. 11-ctfc MLS 7 p.m. Jim Garland - W.M., Grett Jim Garland Real Estate Betts - Secretary. 2 B 1, ASK 1 COMMUNITY CARE CENTER OF CLAREN- DON looking to hire Nurse’s Aides, CNA’s, 806-874-3757 Donley County Memorial Post and LVN’s. Pay based upon experience please • 169.63 acs. Ashtola area. Well, Pens native 7782 Veterans of Foreign Wars. come by the front ofÀ ce and pick up and appli- Meets À rst Tuesday at 7 p.m. cation. 35-2tc Follow us... to a new website for all your local news. vegetation. 822-VETS. COMMUNITY CARE CENTER OF CLARENDON Clarendon Lions Club Regular looking to hire a full time housekeeper. Some meeting each Tuesday at noon. experience in basic housekeeping duties, Russell Estlack, Boss Lion. stripping and waxing Á oors is needed. Please Roger Estlack, Secretary come by the front ofÀ ce and À ll out an applica- tion ask to speak with either Greg or Courtney. 35-2tc Big E Meeting Listings only $8.50 per month. LINDA M. NAYLOR REAL ESTATE Call 874-2259 to have your club or organiza- STATE & REGIONAL Providing a Personal Touch! tion meeting listed. Texas Licensed Real Estate Broker License # 604414 ANNOUNCEMENTS Cell Phone: (806) 204-0005 Where’s 403 N. Johnson St., Hedley, Texas 79237 FACILITIES AVAILABLE - Family Reunions, Receptions, Business Meetings, Club Func- tions, and more. Clarendon Lions Hall, 111 W. Fourth. Call Melinda at 874-3521 for rental e-mail: [email protected] www.lmnaylorrealestate.com information. Your Card? House for Sale at 1014 S. Taylor. Newly Remodeled $57,000.000 Owner Financing is Optional with 20% Down and Financial Records. Saints' Roost Museum Let us get you started Amazing Lake Home at 77 Diane. 4 Bed./2 Bath. Price:$115,000.00 610 East Harrington with professional Lake House for Sale at 230 Bass. 4Bedrooms/2Baths on 2 Large Lots , sunroom, April 1 thru October 31 three outdoor patio areas . Picnic and fi repit area.Two-car garage with Shop in 11a.m. to 5 p.m. design and printing back. Gazebo, storage building, additional 1-car garage. $150,000.00. Newly Renovated Move-in Ready Houses: Majority have New Windows, Insula- Thursday - Sunday solutions for all of tion, Dry Wall, Flooring, Roofs, Central H/A, and Kitchen appliances stay with Call 874-2071. the Houses. Excellent Rental Properties or Personal Homes: A Package Deal may your marketing and be Negotiated. promotional needs! 505 S. Kearney: Brick 4 Bedroom/2 Bath, carriage house/apt. $110,000.00 314 E. 3rd St.: two-story 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, two-car garage $99,500.00 Free Big E Classifi ed 709 W. 3rd: 3 bedroom/2 bath, 25’x 36’ Carport/shed $54,900.00 with every new subscription 418 W. 3rd: 1 bedroom/1 bath, Carport $18,000.00 500 Full-Color 116 N. Carhart: 2 bedroom/1 bath, Detached Garage $20,000.00 PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate adver- 710 S. Goodnight: 3 Bedroom/2 Bath w/ garage apartment $59,900.00 tising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise Business Cards 406 E. 2nd: 287 Frontage, 3 Bedroom/ 1 Bath, Garage, Screened-in Courtyard "any preference, limitation, or discrimination $53,500.00 based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any 1014 S. Parks: 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, on the edge of town, w/ 8 Lots for horses. such preference, limitation, or discrimination." Familial status $125,000.00 includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal Only custodians, pregnant women, and people securing custody of Sellers’ Own Home. Grand Colonial 1020 W. 3rd: Brick 4 Bedroom/3 Bath, children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept Master Suite, Elevator to Second Story, 4 Car Garage, Water Well, Sprinkler any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised $54.60 + tax System, New Barn. Unbelievable Must See!! $335,000.00. in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. NEW LISTING: 51 amazing acres with modular 4/bed, 2/bath home. Country To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669- 9777. The toll-free telephone number of the hearing impaired feel with city conveniences. Beautiful vistas and room for horses to roam. Located is 1-800-927-9275. at 4481 FM 2162. $100,000. CLASSIFIED AD RATES are $8.00 for the fi rst 15 Business Cards words and 15¢ for each additional word. Special type- NEW LAKE PROPERTY: 2bed/1bath trailer with separate storage building at faces or boxes are extra. 331 Angel. Hoardwick, Texas. Priced to sell $10,000.00. THANK YOU NOTES are $10.00 for the fi rst 40 words Flyers • Brochures and 15¢ for each additional word. DEADLINES are 5:00 p.m. each Monday, subject to Pictures at lmnaylorrealestate.com change for special editions and holidays. Envelopes • Stationery PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED on all ads except for customers with established accounts. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Postcards • Posters ERRORS: Check your ad on its fi rst printing. Errors not corrected within ten days of the fi rst printing are Promotional Items the responsibility of the advertiser. Joe T. Lovell Real Estate 202 W. 3rd St. STATE & REGIONAL Call 806-874-9318 to schedule a showing of the following listings.

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