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Vol. 119, No. 6 • 10 pages Friday, January 18, 2019 Serving Dallam and Hartley Counties Academic reports, financial integrity rating top school board discussion Tuesday BY Nixie Sanderson MANAGING EDITOR

The Dalhart Independent School District Board of Education had three items listed for public meeting during their regularly scheduled meeting held Tuesday evening. The items included information regarding the financial integrity rating system of Texas, information regarding the Dallam Hartley County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a presentation of the Texas academic performance report for the district. District superintendent Joe Alcorta said the financial integrity report reflected information from the 2017 based on the financials of the 2016- Nixie Sanderson/The Dalhart Texan 2017 school year. “This is the financial integrity the TEA (Texas Local students Education Agency) does on our school district,” Alcorta explained. “Our school district received a showcase score of 100. That’s the highest possible score to receive. There’s about 15 different indicators that the state asks about. One every single indicator, their skills we received a top score of a 10.” RJ Pedraza shows his project The hazard mitigation plan was approved by Tuesday morning as area ag the board later in the meeting under action items. mechanic students competed at the During the public meeting portion of Tuesday’s Rita Blanca Coliseum in Dalhart. meeting, the board and public was presented with For additional pictures, see page four of this edition of The Dalhart See MEETING on page 8 Texan. State releases academic reports BY Nixie Sanderson Commissioners MANAGING EDITOR How did other approve hazard The final 2018 Texas academic performance local districts fair? mitigation plan report was presented in a public meeting Tuesday evening during the Dalhart Independent School BY Nixie Sanderson BY Zelda Lang District board of education meeting. The reports MANAGING EDITOR REPORTER are available for all districts online at tea.texas. gov As a district, Dalhart Independent School The Texas Education Administration Both Dallam and Hartley District received a “C” rating overall, scoring 79 (TEA) released the final 2018 academic Commissioners Courts met Monday out of 100. The district received a “B” in student accountability ratings for 1,200 Texas school morning, January 14. achievement, scoring 81 out of 100, a “B” in districts and more than 8,700 campuses in Hartley County had a short school progress, scoring 80 out of 100, and a “C” December. Of those districts state-wide, 7,824 agenda and did not come to Dalhart in closing the gaps, scoring 75 out of 100. campuses met standard or the alternative for a joint meeting. Nixie Sanderson/The Dalhart Texan Student achievement measures whether standard, including 4,457 elementary school They approved officials bonds. students have met grade-level expectations on campuses, 1,576 middle school campuses, The Hartley County the STAAR test, as well as graduation rates and 1,434 high school campuses and 7,824 K-12 commissioners also approved the preparedness for life after high school. Forty percent campuses. hazard mitigation plan, which was Ready to of the score is based on STAAR performance, 40 Hartley Independent School District also on the Dallam County agenda percent is based on college, career and military scored a 93 out of 100 overall, and met and approved by Dallam County readiness, and 20 percent is based on graduation standard in all three categories, with a 91 in commissioners. rates. student achievement, a 92 in school progress The hazard mitigation plan is show The district scored a 70 overall in STAAR and a 94 in closing the gaps. reworked every two or three years. The Dallam-Hartley Bi-County performance, with 15 percent mastering the grade The student achievement score is based 40 This is in every city and county, and Livestock Show is in full swing at the level, 38 percent meeting the grade level and 68 percent on STAAR performance, 40 percent is handled by the PRPC (Panhandle Rita Blanca Coliseum in Dalhart. percent approaching the grade level. The state on college, career and military readiness and Regional Planning Commission) of The show began yesterday with average is 22 percent for mastering the grade 20 percent on graduation rates. Amarillo. sheep, lambs, heifers and steers, level, 48 percent for meeting the grade level and The STAAR performance score was Dallam County paid bills and and will continue today with rabbits 77 percent for approaching grade level. an 88, with a 29 percent in masters grade approved officials bonds. and swine beginning at 8 a.m. The Dalhart ISD scored 85 in post high school level, 57 percent in meets grade level and 87 Dallam County appointed premium sale will be tomorrow at 1 readiness, including preparedness for college, percent in approaches grade level. The state Marilyn McCarty, Melissa Ritchey, p.m., and the exhibitor and family career and military readiness. A total of 56 percent average is 22 percent in masters grade level, Marcia French, Monica James, dance will be at 7:30 p.m. Pictured met the criteria. The state average is 54 percent. 48 percent in meets grade level and 77 percent Patsy Crabtree, Van Josselet, Nick above is Haylee Shriber and Rett Wann. See DALHART on page 8 See REPORTS on page 8 See COUNTIES on page 2

INDEX Fr i d a y Sa t u r d a y Su n d a y Mo n d a y Calendar...... 2 7 53182 14996 7 Church Directory...... 3 Entertainment...... 5 Dalhart Texan Sports...... 6 410 Denrock Ave. Classifieds ...... 9 Dalhart, TX 79022 Moments...... 10 Partly Sunny | Chance Rain/Snow Sunny/Breezy Sunny Mostly Sunny www.thedalharttexan.com High 55, Low 26 63 High 58, Low 33 High 62, Low 27 thedalharttexan.com 2 • Friday, January 18, 2019 Community Ribbon cutting Saturday at Hot Toddy Trendz The Dalhart Area Hot Toddy Trendz will Chamber of Commerce offer retail clothing for has been invited to host a women and kids, and men’s ribbon cutting for the grand wear is coming soon. They opening of Hot Toddy strive to provide a unique Trendz. shopping experience and The ribbon cutting will will carry sizes small be held tomorrow, January through 3X in order to 19 at 11 a.m. at 201 Denrock accommodate all. Avenue in Dalhart. Hours of operation for Officially open as the business are Tuesday of January 2017, owner through Friday from 10 Heather Ball is excited a.m. until 5 p.m. and on to be opening the door to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to this new western boutique 4 p.m. at this tomorrow’s grand For questions stop on opening. by or call 806-244-8194. Senior Center Weekly Menu

Photo Submitted January 21 - January 25 Monday - Pulled pork, butterfinger pie Dalhart High School names students of the month mac and cheese, onion Thursday - Ham, sweet Students of the month photo cutline: These eight students were named “Students of the Month” for December by rings, coleslaw, cornbread, potatoes, broccoli and Dalhart High School. In the back row is Cale Forry, Arthur Schartz, Claire Miller, Madison Gaines and Ethan fruit salad cheese, hot roll, chocolate Sneller, and in the front row is Pierce Pfannstiel, Olivia Garcia and Isabela Amaya. Tuesday - Hamburger sheet cake steak and gravy, oven Friday - Chili, vegetable roasted potatoes, Harvard tray and dip, crackers or Community Calendar beets, hot roll, apricot bars fritos, dessert Wednesday - Crispy Lunch is served from chicken sandwich, 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. DXC Fundraising Dinner: The Dalhart Cross Country KidZone: Liberty Baptist Church, 12020 U.S. Highway 87 marinated veggie salad, The Dalhart Senior Center Booster Club is hosting a fundraising dinner at tonight’s South, will hold KidZone for ages 5 through fifth grade on celery and pimiento cheese, is located at 610 Denrock. basketball games against Perryton. They will have pulled Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 pm. pork sandwiches along with sides, dessert and a drink, all for $5. It will be at the Dalhart High cafeteria from 5 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Youth Group: The Church of the COUNTIES contract with Elite until 8 p.m. Take-out and drive-thru will be available. Nazarene youth group meets Wednesday evenings from 7-8 Technology, which is an IT pm at 1102 Keeler. Ages 12-18 are welcome. continued from page 1 company out of Dumas. Blood Drive: Coffee Memorial Blood Center will host a They service several Children’s Storytime: blood drive Wednesday, January 23 from noon until 6 p.m. The Dallam-Hartley County Library, Olson and Wanda Stone to at the Dalhart Senior Center, 610 Denrock. A photo ID is 420 Denrock Ave., will host story time on the second and counties and other Dalhart required. All donors must be at least 17 years of age. Donors fourth Wednesday and Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. the 2019-2021 historical businesses. that are 16 may donate with a signed parental consent form. commission. Joint bills were paid, Rotary Club: The Dalhart Rotary Club meets at noon each They approved a which include jail, library Blood Drive: Coffee Memorial Blood Center and Hartley Thursday at the Dalhart Senior Center, 610 Denrock Ave. professional services and extension service. High School will host a blood drive Wednesday, January 30 from noon until 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1121 10th Senior Game Night: The Dalhart Senior Citizens Association Street, Hartley. A photo ID is required. All donors must be at hosts the Senior Saints Game Night every Friday at 6:30 pm least 17 years of age. Donors that are 16 may donate with a at the Dalhart Senior Center, 610 Denrock Ave. Everyone is YOUR signed parental consent form. welcome. Hometown First Baptist Church Team Kids: Every Wednesday, Team Home Health and Hospice Volunteers: Volunteers are Kids meets at First Baptist Church, 1000 E. 16th Street, needed by Coon Memorial Home Health and Hospice to sit Concrete Supplier from 5-6:30 pm, starting with dinner. Youth meet from 6-8 with patients, perform office work or run errands for patients. Locally Owned and Operated pm at the ROC, and adults meet for prayer from 6-6:30 pm. Information is available by calling (806) 244-8738. Everyone is invited. •Quality Service •Delivering Value •Competitive Price

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corbelsinvestor. in theTake living a look room. today. or public individuals, or letter-writing campaigns please. No endorsements or attacks on political candidates, specic commercial products or services. Letters to a third party or those written to more than one newspaper are not accepted. All letters submitted become property of The Dalhart Texan and will not be returned. The Dalhart Texan (147-420) is published Tuesday and Friday. The o ce is closed Current Listings Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, December 25th and January Current Listings 1st, Dalhart Publishing Company, 410 Denrock Ave, Dalhart Texas. POSTMASTER: send address changes to the Dalhart Texan, 410 Denrock Ave, Dalhart, Texas 79022. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Mail delivery in Dallam and Hartley Counties: $21.95 three months, $34.95 six months, $57.95 yearly; By mail in-state and out-of-state $26.95 three months $39.95 six months - $71.95 yearly. By E-paper $40.00 yearly. thedalharttexan.com Church Directory Friday, January 18, 2019 • 3 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. — Matthew 16:24 Attend a worship service of your choosing Assembly of God Lutheran 502 Denrock - PO Box 1509 First Assembly of God Grace Evangelical Lutheran Dalhart, TX 79022 720 Pine St 1311 E. 16th St Phone (806) 249-8561 806-244-4196 806-244-2606 Fax (806) 249-8144 Templo Rios de Agua Viva Mennonite www.dalhartfederal.com Asambleas de Dios Countryside Mennonites 4th and Oatis 11497 FM 807, Dalhart 806-922-4984 806-384-2055 Baptist Texline Mennonites Antioch Baptist Church 14914 FM 296, Texline 315 Texas Street 806-362-4832 806-249-8020 Methodist First Baptist Church, Hartley Central United Methodist 1121 10th St 6th Street and Rock Island 806-365-4528 806-244-2306 (806) 244-4236 12160 US Highway 87 First Baptist Church, Texline Channing United Methodist LAQUITA GARDNER 402 Market St 719 Denver MGR/ BOOKKEEPING Dalhart, TX 79022 PO BOX 819 806-362-4234 806-265-2019 DALHART, TX 79022 806-249-5654 PHONE First Baptist Church, Channing Lakeview United Methodist Church 806-249-6762 FAX 7th and Rock Island 1401 Walnut [email protected] email 806-235-2252 806-244-2670 First Baptist Church, Dalhart Texline First United Methodist 1000 E. 16th St 301 E. Walnut 806-244-5584 806-362-4233 Liberty Baptist Church Nazarene 12020 US Hwy 87 South Dalhart Church of the Nazarene 806-249-5344 1102 Keeler Ave 806-244-2110 313 Denrock Office: 806-244-5543 Lincoln Street Baptist Dalhart, TX Fax: 806-244-5193 1019 Lincoln St Non-Denominational Cremation, Memorial & Funeral Service www.fullcircleins.com 806-249-2826 First Christian Church 602 Denver New Light Baptist Website: fccdalhart.com Owner/ Director Off 806-244-5500 701 Elm Ave. 104 Elm Ave Fax 806-244-0676 Dalhart, TX 79022

806-249-6340 Hartley Christian Fellowship [email protected] horizonfuneral.com 920 Johnson Primera Iglesia Bautista 211 Hillcrest Hillside Christian Church Locally Owned And Operated 806-244-5393 409 Denrock Plant:806-244-2932 Hartley Plant: 806-333-0312 806-249-1417 XIT Concrete Office: 806-249-88743 Catholic •Quality Service St. Anthony of Padua Newlife Church •Competitive Price 411 Texas Blv 402 Tanglewood 806-244-4128 806-244-5433 Your Hometown Concrete Supplier

St. Mary’s Mission People’s Church G and G Transmix 305 Pine St., Texline 1929 Apache Drive 921 W. Highway 54 • Dalhart,TX 79022 806-244-4128 806-244-4624 806-244-4298 Kurtis W. Thomas Church of Christ Saddle Mountain Cowboy Church 921 W. Highway 54 Dalhart Church of Christ 414 Rock Island, Channing Dalhart, TX 79022 1420 Denver Ave 806-635-5990 Office: 806-244-4298 Fax: 806-244-2063 806-244-5561 Cell: 806-268-2063 Email: [email protected] XIT Cowboy Church Texline Church of Christ XIT Rangers Clubhouse Hillside 211 E. Chestnut Lake Road Christian Church 806-362-4884 Pentecostal Sunday Mornings at 9:30 & 11 Episcopal United Pentecostal 409 Denrock | 806.249.1417 St. James Episcopal 801 Scott (806) 244-5551 801 Denver Ave 806-249-2925 1603 Tennessee Ave • Dalhart, TX hillsidewired.com 806-244-2396 Northwest Pentecostal Church Hunter Overhead Doors Jehovah’s Witness 1100 N. Hwy 87 1115 E. 1st St 806-884-4010 Bowers Residential, Commercial, Roll-up, 806-244-6631 Prescription Hi-Fold, Openers, Seventh Day Adventist Shop New, Replacement, and Repair Latter Day Saints Seventh Day Adventist 806-244-5330 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints #2 Pheasant Run Trish Miller 806-676-2902 1300 E. 16th St 806-249-4039 249-4343 806-249-8188

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TOP OF TEXAS GROOMING AND BOARDING LYNN BRUNS OWNER 201 Denver Front Gate Real Estate, LLC Dalhart, Texas 79022 Ann-Claire Gustin & Mike Breitling 806-527-1530 513 Denrock Office: 806-249-4661 405 W 7th St 806.244.8000 806-244-1535 Dalhart, TX 79022 www.FrontGateRealEstateTX.com Fax: 806-249-5004 TEXLINE PROCESSING 6 MILES SOUTH OF TEXLINE ON HWY 87 38 years Experience John & Karen Luther 806- 362-4551 Beef, Hogs, You Bring ‘EM Wild Game Sheep We’ll Hang ‘Em Retail Meat thedalharttexan.com 4 • Friday, January 18, 2019 Local News

Nixie Sanderson/The Dalhart Texan Ag mechanic students show their projects at coliseum competition Judging of area ag mechanic students’ projects was held Tuesday morning at the Rita Blanca Coliseum in Dalhart. Pictured in the top row is Aidan Weber, Caden Niles and Cooper Lackie. Pictured in the second row is Blair Dahl and Erik Frantz. Pictured in the third row is Caleb Stegall, Casey Miller and Jaden Massey. Pictured in the fourth row is Eric Daniels, Hayden Barrow and JB Stegall. Pictured in the bottom row is Max Frantz, Morgan Mitchell and Wyatt Hampton. thedalharttexan.com Entertainment Friday, January 18, 2019 • 5 Weekly Recipe ‘Tis the season for frost and snow, which means coming downstairs in the morning to a chilly home. One way to rally the troops out of bed when it’s cold and snowy is to reward family with a warm breakfast. Muffins are a go-to choice for a quick bite, and homemade muffins served right out of the oven can be just what’s needed on blustery days. This recipe for “Triple Chocolate Muffins” from “Chocolate” (Parragon Book Service), by the editors of the Love Food series, imparts rich, chocolately flavor into every bite of these mouthwatering muffins. They’re equal parts breakfast and dessert.

Triple Chocolate Muffins Makes 12 13/4 cups all- purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 2 large eggs beaten 11/4 cup sour cream 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda into a large bowl. Add the semisweet and white chocolate chips, and stir. Place the eggs, sour Answer to Jan. 11 Crossword cream, sugar, and melted butter in a separate mixing bowl, and mix well. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir gently until just combined. Using two spoons, divide the batter evenly among the paper liners. Then bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until well risen and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and serve warm, or place on a cooling rack and let cool.

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LIKE US? VISIT US @ www.thedalharttexan.com 6 • Friday, January 18, 2019 thedalharttexan.com Honeycomb Storage Band Member of the Week The Honeycomb Storage Band Member of the Week features is junior Zoe Jones. She is a drum major and plays the trumpet.

Photo courtesy of Lindy Hyer Loree Simmons guards a Pampa player. Lady Wolves’ comeback falls short against Pampa BY Bill Kelly halftime the Lady Harvesters held a 40-15 SPORTS EDITOR lead. The third quarter was basically a draw, Kelly Nash-Jones/The with Dalhart outscoring Pampa by one point Dalhart Texan The Dalhart Lady Wolves suffered their during the stanza. Davila led the way for the first loss on the road in district action on Lady Wolves with five points, while three Tuesday, January 15, as an attempted fourth other players also put points on the board. quarter comeback against Pampa fell short As the third period came to a close Pampa and the Lady Harvesters won the game. led by a score of 50-26. Pampa took an early lead in the district A 24-point lead with one period remaining game. Sophomores Kaeona Marquez, Caryce is difficult to overcome, but the Lady Wolves Guerrero and Bethany Berngen each scored did their best to do exactly that. Dalhart two points for the Lady Wolves during the clamped down on defense, holding Pampa first quarter. Pampa outscored Dalhart by to just four points during the final period. seven during the first, and as the period Hanna Wilkerson put in a three for the Lady thedalharttexan.com ended the Lady Harvesters led 14-7. Wolves, and Davila and Makayla Hyer each The Lady Harvesters had a huge second scored four points to lead Dalhart during the us on Like Facebook!! www. quarter that ultimately proved to be the stanza. The Lady Wolves outscored Pampa difference in the game. Marquez hit a three by 11 points during the fourth, but the lead for the Lady Wolves, and Loree Simmons was just too large to overcome. Pampa won and Cristal Davila each scored two points the game by a final of 54-41. for Dalhart. Pampa hit four threes and scored 26 points during the second though, and at See LADY WOLVES on page 7

In 1973, Bailey Flying Service opened its doors in Dalhart, Texas under the guidance of the original founding brothers Mike and Jack Bailey. After many years of running a successful spray operation, Mike’s son Bob Bailey graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Entomology in 1993 and soon took over the day to day operations.

Today, Bob Bailey is a second generation agricultural aerial operator running a thriving business. He boasts a background of success and has grown the flying service into more than just the planes we all see spraying farm fields; and the Bailey companies continue to grow. Bailey Flying Service has several locations to serve you with the main office in Dalhart, TX; satellite offices in Guymon, OK and Boise City, OK; staffed offices in Plainview, TX and Wilcox, AZ. Bailey Flying Service offers some of the most technologically advanced guidance and application systems to meet their grower’s targeted spraying needs.

The friendly staff offers a wide range of professional services to all its customers.

A variety of services offered include agricultural spraying by air or ground application, seed spreading by air and custom fertilizer blends for all of your soil nutrient needs. The Dalhart location is a licensed Texas Vehicle Inspection Station for cars, pickups, motorcycles, RVs, trailers and commercial motor vehicles and trailers. The Office Manager offers Notary Public services at no charge for our customers. Some of the Bailey sister companies offer such services as over-the-road trucks, trailer inter-change hauling for milk and other dairy products and offers dry vans for many other hauling needs; as well as the raising, breeding and selling of champion show pigs.

Bailey Flying Service would like to thank you for your many years of business, as we know your loyalty is our driving force! Our staff looks forward to serving you this 2019 grow season and for many years to come! thedalharttexan.com Sports Friday, January 18, 2019 • 7 Dalhart powerlifters open season in Plainview BY Bill Kelly deadlift. Athlete of the Week SPORTS EDITOR Anthony Aguilera placed fourth in the 198-lb. class by lifting a total of 1,110 pounds. Aguilera lifted 415 pounds in the squat, 255 in the bench press, and 440 in the deadlift. Gavin The Dalhart High powerlifting team began its season Groll placed eighth in the 198-lb. class. Groll lifted 330 in the Saturday, January 12 by competing in the Plainview Invitational. squat, 180 pounds in the bench press, and 290 pounds in the A total of 11 Dalhart lifters placed at the meet. deadlift for a total of 800 pounds. The Lady Wolves had two competitors in Plainview. Usbaldo Zarate placed fifth in the 181-lb. class by lifting Elizabeth Montes picked up where she left off last year, placing 1,040 pounds altogether. Zarate lifted 405 in the squat, 220 second in the 198-lb. class. Montes lifted 365 pounds in the pounds in the bench press, and 415 in the deadlift. Timothy squat, 145 in the bench press, and 315 pounds in the deadlift for Dettle placed seventh in the 165-lb. class. Dettle lifted a total a total of 825 pounds. of 1,000 pounds. He lifted 375 in the squat, 225 pounds in the Bailey Dettle also lifted for Dalhart and placed tenth in the bench press, and 400 in the deadlift. 132-lb. class. Dettle lifted a total of 530 pounds. She lifted 210 Guss Jameson place sixth in the 275-lb. class, lifting a total pounds in the squat, 115 pounds in the bench press, and 205 in of 1,150 pounds. Jameson lifted 440 pounds in the squat, 260 the deadlift. in the bench press, and 450 in the deadlift. Brendan Herring The Dalhart boys’ team placed fifth overall at the meet. placed seventh in the 275-lb. class by lifting a total of 1,115 Jaden Massey was Dalhart’s top finished, taking first place in pounds. Herring lifted 375 in the squat, 300 pounds in the bench the super heavyweight class by lifting a total of 1,505 pounds. press, and 440 in the deadlift. Luke Osuna placed tenth in the Massey lifted 570 pounds in the squat, 435 in the bench press, 275-lb. class, lifting 1,035 pounds total. Osuna lifted 385 in the and 500 in the deadlift. squat, 265 pounds in the bench press, and 385 in the deadlift. Freshman Yostin Villagomez placed fourth in the 242-lb. The next meet for the Dalhart powerlifting team will be class, lifting a total of 1,130 pounds. Villagomez lifted 400 in their home meet, the Dalhart Invitational, on Saturday, January the squat, 300 pounds in the bench press, and 430 pounds in the 26. Hartley splits games with Wildorado, Channing BY Bill Kelly with controversial officiating, led to a close loss on the road to Brandon Samaniego SPORTS EDITOR the Channing Lady Eagles. Channing took an early lead in the matchup. Cydny Lamb hit a three and scored five points to lead BY Bill Kelly the Lady Eagles in the first quarter, and Kami Woodman scored SPORTS EDITOR The Hartley Tigers and Lady Tigers continued district action four points. Gomez and Mota each scored two points for Hartley with road games against Wildorado on Friday January 11 and in the first period. Channing led 9-5 at the end of the first. Channing on Tuesday January, 15. Hartley split both nights, with Both teams struggled to score in the second quarter, but the Brandon Samaniego is the Dalhart Texan’s Male Athlete the boys’ team picking up two more wins while the Lady Tigers Lady Tigers were able to close the gap. At halftime Channing of the Week. Samaniego is a junior on the Dalhart Golden lost both matchups. led 12-10. The third period was very similar, with Channing Wolves basketball team. The Lady Tigers took an early lead against Wildorado. outscoring Hartley 4-2 to take a 16-12 lead into the fourth Samaniego has been on varsity since he was a freshman. Sandra Mota hit two threes in the first period, and three other quarter. While he is not always one of the top scorers for the Wolves, Hartley players put points on the board as well. Hartley led 12-9 The Lady Tigers tried to make a comeback in the fourth he is a key player for them as he always contributes rebounds at the end of the first period. quarter, but ended up falling just short. Hartley had its best scoring and assists and steals and just helps the team win by doing Wildorado came back and took control of the game in the period of the night, putting 10 points on the board during the whatever is needed. second quarter. The Lady Mustangs played very tough defense, stanza. They were led by Elva Soto with four points, all on free Samaniego had two very good games last week. He holding Hartley to three points during the second while scoring throws, and Casey Miller added a three-pointer. Emilea Harris scored 12 points against the Lubbock Titans on Tuesday, 13 points of their own. At halftime the score was 22-15 in favor led Channing four points, and the Lady Eagles were able to score January 8. He also helped his teammates score with six of Wildorado. just enough to hold on to their lead. Channing won the game by assists and had two rebounds and a block. Samaniego also The Lady Mustangs extended their lead throughout the a score of 24-22. led the team with five steals against the Titans. second half to come away with the win. Wildorado outscored the Lamb led the Lady Eagles in scoring with eight points. Soto He also played well in Dalhart’s win over Dumas last Lady Tigers 12-9 in the third quarter and 14-9 in the final period, led Hartley with seven, while Gomez added five points. Mize and Friday. He hit a three and scored five points during the game. and won the game by a final score of 48-33. Soto each had seven rebounds for the Lady Tigers, while Gomez Samaniego also tied for the team lead in assists with three, Mota led the Lady Tigers with 11 points, while Casey Miller added five boards. Soto also had a block, while Mize and Gomez and had two steals and six rebounds. and Melissa Mize each added six points. Mize led in rebounds each had one assist. Mota and Soto each had five steals to lead Samaniego is part of a core group of juniors who have with seven, while Jazmin Romero had five boards. Miller had Hartley. helped turn around the Golden Wolves’ basketball program two blocks to lead Hartley, and Khodee Gomez led in assists with The Hartley boys were able to take control of their game from the past two years. His leadership and willingness to give three. Mota had eight steals to lead the Lady Tigers and Gomez the start. The first quarter was very low-scoring as both teams 100 percent will be very important for the Wolves as they try added five. struggled to find the hoop. Ellis scored four points to lead the to make another playoff run this season. In the boys’ game the Tigers took command from the very Tigers, and Hartley led 6-2 after one quarter. The second quarter beginning. Aidan Weber led Hartley in the first period with eight was a little higher scoring, but not much. Robles hit a three and Honorable Mention: points, while Enrique Robles hit two three-pointer for six points led Hartley with five points, while Garrett Birdsong scored four Hugo Davila: Dalhart basketball. Davila, who was and Marshall Johnson added five. At the end of the first period points for the Eagles. At halftime the score was 15-6 in favor of athlete of the week last week, continued a great season for Hartley led 21-10. Hartley. the Wolves. He led the team in scoring against the Lubbock The Tigers clamped down on defense in the second period, The Tigers extended their lead in the third quarter. Edgar Titans, putting 26 points on the board. Davila also had 13 holding the Mustangs to just four points, while putting up even Chavira hit a three and scored five points for Hartley, and Robles rebounds, two assists, and three steals. He had 14 points more points than they had in the first period. Hartley did a great put in another three as well. The Tigers outscored Channing by against Dumas, and also contributed nine rebounds, four job of spreading the ball around, with seven different players five in the third and took a 25-11 lead into the final period. steals, three assists and a block. putting points on the scoreboard. They were led by Kholten Ellis Hartley’s offense finally got on track in the fourth quarter as Enrique Robles. Hartley basketball. Robles did a good with seven points, while Johnson added six. The Tigers led 46-14 the Tigers scored 18 points during the final period. Six different job for the Tigers in their two games last week, particularly at halftime. Hartley players put points on the scoreboard, led by Robles with against Wildorado last Friday. He led Hartley with 16 points, The Tigers backed off somewhat in the second half to six points, while Channing was led by Birdsong with six points. hitting four three-pointers during the game. keep from running the score up too high on Wildorado. Hartley The Tigers won the game 43-20. Zach Barsalou: Dalhart basketball. Barsalou has been outscored the Mustangs 14-4 in the third quarter, and the final Robles led Hartley in scoring with 14 points, while Chavira one of the Wolves’ most consistent players. He scored 20 period was actually a draw, with each team scoring 12 points. added nine and Johnson scored seven. Birdsong led the Eagles points against the Lubbock Titans, and also had 14 rebounds, Hartley won the game by a final of 72-30. with 12 of their 20 points. nine assists, three steals and a block. Barsalou put up 14 Robles led the Tigers with 16 points, including hitting four Hartley plays Adrian at home tonight. The Lady Tigers will points in the win over Dumas, and also had 14 rebounds, threes. Weber put up 12 points, and Johnson added 11. A total of play at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m. Hartley will four steals, one assist and one block. He also took a charge 11 different Hartley players scored during the game. play the Amarillo Flames in a non-district game in Canyon next against the Demons. A very cold shooting performance by the Lady Tigers, along Tuesday, January 22. Carson Smith: Dalhart basketball. Smith is another player who might not always score that many points, but Wolves suffer first district loss of the season at Pampa who contributes to his team in other ways, particularly in the paint. He scored eight points against the Lubbock Titans last BY Bill Kelly during the third, hitting a three and scoring seven points. Barsalou Tuesday, and also had five rebounds and a steal. Smith had SPORTS EDITOR added five points, and two other Dalhart players scored as well. eight rebounds against Dumas last Friday, and also added Pampa’s lead was 57-34 as the third period came to a close. two steals and an assist. The Wolves outscored Pampa during the fourth quarter as well, but the Harvesters had built up too big a lead to overcome. The Dalhart Golden Wolves played their first road district Barsalou had his best quarter of the night, scoring eight points game against the 23rd-ranked Pampa Harvesters on Tuesday, to lead the Wolves. Xaviar Hammett and Devries each scored LADY WOLVES assists and three steals, and January 15. The Wolves’ 12-game winning streak came to an end four points, and Alarid put in another three for the Dalhart while Guerrero added two steals. as the Harvesters beat Dalhart 78-59. Hugo Davila and Brandon Samaniego each scored three points continued from page 6 The Lady Wolves take A very cold shooting performance in the first quarter put the as well. The Wolves put 24 points on the scoreboard during the on Perryton at home tonight. Wolves in a hole against the Harvesters. Dalhart only scored six final period, but the Harvesters added 21 to their total to keep Davila led the Lady The junior varsity will start points during the period, with Zach Barsalou hitting a three to their lead. Wolves in scoring with 11 at 4:30 p.m., the varsity lead the Wolves. Pampa outscored Dalhart by ten points during Pampa won the game by a final of 78-59. Barsalou led points, while Marquez put up will begin at 6 p.m., and the the period and led 16-6 heading into the second quarter. Dalhart in scoring with 21 points, while Devries added 14 points eight points and Wilkerson freshmen will play at 7:30 Dalhart’s offense improved somewhat during the second, but and Davila and Alarid each scored seven. and Hyer each added five. p.m. in the back gym. It Pampa’s offense caught fire and the Harvesters extended their The Wolves play Perryton at home tonight. The junior varsity Marquez had seven rebounds will be “Jersey Night,” and lead. Barsalou scored five points to lead the Wolves once again, starts at 4:30 p.m., the freshmen play at 6 pm in the back gym, to lead Dalhart, while Davila fans are urged to wear their while Eli Alarid hit a three and added four points. Pampa had and the varsity plays at 7:30 p.m., following the varsity girls. and Hyer each had four favorite sports jersey. their biggest period of the night though, outscoring the Wolves Tonight is “Jersey Night,” so fans are encouraged to wear their boards. Marquez had two 27-13. At halftime the Harvesters held a 43-19. favorite sports jersey. The third quarter was the closest of the night, with the Wolves Dalhart plays Borger next Tuesday, January 22. The theme outscoring Pampa by one point during the stanza. Robby Devries, for the game will be “Black Out,” and fans are urged to wear all HOT & COLD who was playing despite ankle injuries, led Dalhart in scoring black to the game. “THINK WINK” 1-877-304-WINK

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Dumas • Dumas JANUARY 15. 18, 22, #3122 Yalitza Villanuerva 806-935-6327 2019 #9002 Holly Davis www.winkair.com TACLB004589C thedalharttexan.com 8 • Friday, January 18, 2019 Local News MEETING gov or on the district’s website The reason being on that is, 20 percent of the time for FFA. during the school year. As reflect a change in next year’s under required postings. sometimes, if there is ever an So, it’s different for everybody. the testing is done randomly, livestock show schedule. continued from page 1 Dalhart High School issue or there is a grievance, So, I would propose we make some students may test more An election was called for principal Scot Wright presented we’re level one, and the it, for the first violation, 30 frequently than others. May 4, 2019, for two board information regarding the changes to the student drug superintendent would be level days. That makes it the same He explained to the board seats. The seats held by Joni plan. policy, which were approved two,” Wright said. for all students no matter what that after a student has had a Atha and Colette Moorhouse Wright told the board that their activity is,” Wright said. violation, they must test not “Basically what it is, if by the board. Wright said He said for the second positive at the next testing will be up for re-election at there is any type of disaster the policy had been in place the changes he would like to that time. have in the policy regarded violation a student is suspended date after their suspension in that happens in our area - hail, since 2005, and he presented from extra curricular activities order to be re-instated in their The board authorized the high winds, tornadoes, floods, revisions and clarifications to the way first, second and sale of surprlus vehicles, and third violations are handled. for one calendar year, and for a extra curricular activity. Those anything like that - this plan update the policy. Currently, after a first violation, third violation a student would students would also remain as also approved the text book will allow us to apply for funds This policy applies to the student is suspended from be suspended from extra a part of the random testing committee, which will focus independently from the city students in seventh through their extra curricular activity curricular activities for the pool during their suspension. on English language arts and the county by us adopting 12th grade participating in for 20 percent of the time or remainder of their academic He said the final change and reading (ELAR) for pre- this plan,” Alcorta told the extra curricular activities, who season of that activity. career. Wright explained that is to the paperwork filled out kindergarten through eighth board. are required to participate in Wright explained that the for a junior high student that and received by parents and grade. would mean until the student The district received an random drug testing. problem with that policy is it students in order to reflect Teachers of the third six- does not apply evenly across has completed junior high and overall rating of a “C” on the “As you read the policy, for a high school student that the changes to the violation weeks were presented to the Texas academic performance the superintendent does the the various activities available procedures. board by principals from each for student participation. would mean until the student report for the 2017-2018 conferences with the parents has completed high school. The board approved the of the four campuses in the school year. and the students. I propose “Twenty percent of the district. time for football season is Wright’s proposal also school calendar for the 2019- The reports were released that we change that. It needs different than 20 percent of the included clarification to 2020 school year. Graduation by the state in December and to be the principals that do that time for basketball, 20 percent the language of the policy, will be on a Friday, and a comp can be found online at tea.texas. rather than the superintendent. of the time for girls softball or including a section that says day in January was moved to students must test every month DALHART The district received a School was paired with Dalhart 68.7 percent in economically 58.7 percent in economically categories, scoring an 83 in score of 75 out of 100 in closing Intermediate School. disadvantaged students. disadvantaged students. student achievement, a 76 in continued from page 1 the gaps, which measures the Dalhart Intermediate In closing the gaps, none Under the category of school progress and a 77 in percentage of different groups School met standard in all three of the 16 targets for grade academic growth, the district closing the gaps. The district scored a 95 of students that are performing categories as a campus. The level performance or student had a final score of 72, with The student achievement in graduation rate, with 99.1 above state goals in four school scored a 64 in student achievement were met. In 67 percent of students in the score is based 40 percent on percent of students graduating areas. Fifty percent of the achievement, a 75 in school academic growth/graduation category of “grew a year STAAR performance, 40 on time. The state average is score is based on grade level progress and a 70 in closing rates, 14 of 16 targets were academically.” percent on college, career 91.6 percent. performance, 10 percent is the gaps. met, with the school scoring The score for closing and military readiness and 20 School progress measures based on academic growth and For elementary and middle 88 percent. the gaps is calculated based percent on the graduation rate. how much better students graduation rates, 10 percent schools, student achievement is Dalhart Junior High on 30 percent for grade level For STAAR performance, performed on the STAAR test is based on English language based on STAAR performance. also met standard in student performance, 50 percent for the school had a total score compared to the previous year. proficiency and 30 percent is Sixteen percent scored as achievement, school progress academic growth/graduation of 77. Eleven percent scored It also looks at how students based on student achievement. masters grade level, 32 percent and closing the gaps, scoring a rates, 10 percent for English as masters grade level, 44 are doing compared to similar In grade level performance, scored at meets grade level, 75 in each category. proficiency and 10 percent for percent scored as meets grade districts. The score is based for percentage of goals met, and 62 percent scored at The school’s score for student achievement. level, and 72 percent scored as student achievement was For grade level approaches grade level. on relative performance and the district received a score approaches grade level. The score for academic calculated using the STAAR performance, seven of 17 The total college, career academic growth. Since the of 13 percent, with two of growth was highest in the score. In STAAR performance, targets were met for a score and military readiness score district scored higher in relative 16 targets met. In academic school progress category, so 17 percent scored as masters of 47 percent. In academic was 88, with 58 percent of performance, this score was growth and graduation rates, that was the score used. In grade level, 39 percent scored growth, six of 15 targets were students scoring as ready. used as the overall score for the district scored 100 percent, the category for students who as meets grade level, and 72 met for a score of 40 percent. In For college graduation this section. meeting all four targets. In grew a year academically, the percent scored as approaches English language proficiency, rates, the school received a Dalhart ISD scored 80 English language proficiency, score was 72 percent. grade level. the target was met for a score 95 percent with a 100 percent out of 100, with a 48 percent the district met the target and Under the category of “how The score for school of 100 percent. And, in student graduation rate. for STAAR performance and scored 100 percent. In student much progress are students progress was based on relative achievement, three of eight These report cards, with career, college and military achievement, the district scored making relative to students at performance. In relative targets were met for a score of additional statistics, can be readiness and 60.2 percent for 60 percent, meeting three out similar schools or districts,” performance, the final score 38 percent. found at txschools.gov. economically disadvantaged of five targets. the school scored a 37 percent was 75, with a 43 percent in Dalhart High School students. Dalhart Elementary in student achievement and student achievement and a met standard for all three

and 30 percent on student was used as it was higher than percent scoring at approaches REPORTS achievement. the score for academic growth. grade level. continued from page 1 The district scored In academic growth, the score The district scored a 91 93 percent in grade level was 84, with 74 percent of in college, career and military in approaches grade level. performance, meeting 13 of students scoring as “grew a readiness, with 63 percent The college, career and 14 targets. The district met the year academically.” scoring as ready. military readiness score was targets in academic growth The score for relative The district also scored a a 91, with 62 percent scoring and graduation rates, as well as growth was 88, with a score of 95 in graduation rates, with 100 as college, career and military English language proficiency 64.6 percent for economically percent of students meeting the ready. The state average is 54 and student achievement, disadvantaged students.The four-year graduation rate. percent. scoring 100 percent in each closing the gaps score is based In school progress, the The graduation rate category. 55.6 percent on grade level score for academic growth was score was 95 with a four-year Channing Independent performance, 11.1 percent on used as it was higher than the graduation rate of 100 percent. School District met standard academic growth/graduation score for relative performance. The state average is 89.7 in each of the three categories, rates and 33.3 percent on The score for academic percent. scoring an 86 in student student achievement. growth was 85, with 75 percent The score for school achievement, an 88 in school In grade level performance, of students scoring as “grew progress used the score for progress and a 76 in closing the district scored 17 percent a year academically.” The academic growth, as it was the gaps. with two of 17 targets met. In score for relative performance higher than the score for In student achievement, academic growth and in student was 83, with 61.8 percent for relative performance. The the district scored a 72 in achievement, the district economically disadvantaged district scored a 92 in academic STAAR performance, with scored the district scored 100 students. growth, with 84 percent of 12 percent scoring at masters percent, meeting the target in In closing the gaps, the students scoring as “grew an grade level, 39 percent scoring both categories. district received a score of academic year.” The state at meets grade level and 77 Texline Independent 58 percent for grade level average is 69 percent. percent scoring at approaches School District met standard performance, with seven of 12 The relative performance grade level. in all three categories, scoring targets met. The district scored score was 87, with the district In college, career and an 84 in student achievement, 100 percent in academic growth scoring 63.6 percent in military readiness, the score an 85 in school progress and an and graduation rates, as well as economically disadvantaged was 95, with 80 percent scoring 83 in closing the gaps. student achievement, meeting students. as ready. In student achievement, the target in each category. The closing the gaps The district scored 95 the district received a score of score is based 50 percent on in graduation rates, with 100 71 in STAAR test performance, grade level performance, 10 percent meeting the six-year with 15 percent of students percent on academic growth/ graduation rate. scoring at masters grade level, graduation rates, 10 percent on For school progress, the 38 percent of students scoring English language proficiency score for relative performance at meets grade level and 72 Futile Attempt Some in an attempt to justify the unscriptural division in *AUCTION*AUCTION*AUCTION* today’s religious world turn to John 15:5 where Jesus says, “I ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION am the vine, ye are the branches.” Their argument is that the denominations are the branches that make up the vine. THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH 3 Miles North of Dalhart on Highway 385 This argument will not hold water. 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