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Student threatens shooting at HHS

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GOP trios vie for county, district clerks Pages 5, 6

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Hereford Lions Club president Tim Laws, left, coaxes Citizen of the Year recipient David Wagner to the podium to say a few words following Thursday’s award announcement. Inset, Wagner, second from right, takes a moment with three other generations of Wagners, son D.J., left; father Lester, second from left; and grandson Gatlin, right.

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By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

It was a night of shock and surprise for the recipients of the top honors presented during the annual Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce’s banquet Thursday at HISD Administration Building.

“What a shock,” was pretty much all David Wagner could muster after his announcement as Hereford Lions Club CitiPLEASE SEE CHAMBER | 10

Lindsay Chandler, left, was taken by surprise when incoming president Audie Sciumbato, right, announced her as the 2018 inductee into the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame.

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A Hereford teenager is in custody following a Wednesday arrest connected with alleged shooting threats directed at Hereford High School (HHS).

Early Wednesday afternoon, Hereford Police Department (HPD) was contacted by agents from the FBI. According to a HPD press release, the call was in reference to possible threats made against one of the campuses of Hereford Independent School District (HISD).

The social media site Snapchat reported to the FBI that a student at HHS was planning a shooting incident, the release continued.

HPD officers and HISD security officials made a discreet search of the high school to find the suspected student not in attendance.

The student was located at their residence in the 200 block of Boston Street, as which time, the release HARRISON said, “further investigation substantiated the initial complaint.”

HPD Chief Brent Harrison explained that as meaning the suspect admitted posting the alleged threats to the site.

The student, who has only been identified as a 15-year-old female, was arrested and taken to Youth Center of the High Plains on a charge of making terroristic threats.

For overall safety purposes, Harrison said law enforcement and school officials were as covert as possible in their search for the suspect at HHS to avoid undue alarm or panic.

“It was a good operation,” he added.

“Everything went down very well. The first thing was protect the campus, which we did, but the student wasn’t there.

Then it was find the student, and we did.

It was a wonderful response to the situation.

“We couldn’t have done it without the cooperation from HISD and the FBI.” Harrison said FBI agents were on site when officials were looking for the suspect at HHS. Because of the timeframe of the overall incident from alert to arrest, there was not time to react with a lockdown of HHS. Harrison said from the time the first FBI call was answered at 1:28 p.m., Wednesday, it took less than 45 minutes (2:12 p.m.) for authorities to search HHS, find the residence, clear the house and have the suspect in custody.

When the student was located at her residence, Harrison said there was no resistance from the suspect or family members.

“They all cooperated fully,” he said. “We received consent to search the residence and found two guns.”

The firearms were not likely part of a shooting plot, Harrison added, due to the type weapons they were.

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Early voting for primary set to open Tuesday

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

The rubber is about to meet the road for the 2018 election season as early voting for the March 6 primaries gets underway Tuesday.

Early voting commences at 8 a.m., Tuesday on

the second floor of Deaf Smith County Courthouse in front of the County Clerk of Court Office.

The early voting process will run MondayFriday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday, March 2.

There are 8,631 registered voters in Deaf Smith County eligible to

cast a ballot in the primary, according to Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court Imelda DeLaCerda, who oversees county elections.

Those voters will have an array of races in which to make selections with the county’s Republican primary ticket featuring

races for eight seats – five that are contested – in a process that has become increasingly popular since its inception.

“Some people really seem to like early voting,” DeLaCerda said. “They like the opportunity to avoid the lines and anxiety.

“There are also those who don’t believe you’re really voting unless you go to the polls on election day.”

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Memorial mass for Duane Albracht, 83, a Hereford resident, will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at 11 a.m., in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Anthony Neusch as celebrant. Burial will be at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Services are under direction of Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Albracht passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 in Hereford.

Duane James Albracht was born Jan. 12, 1935, in Hereford, to Cyril and Mary Schaefer Albracht. He attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School as a child and graduated from Hereford High School. Duane married Therese Jesko, the love of his life, on Oct. 31, 1959 in Hereford.

Mr. Albracht began his 43-year career with Her-

eford Post Office in May 1961. After retiring, he worked for Carl McCaslin Lumber & Tony Huckert Lumber companies. He liked to keep himself busy by mowing yards, which he did for many years. Duane was the best father, grandfather, great-grandfather and role model ever. He was genuinely a good guy who cared for everyone. He also was an active member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Mourning his passing are three sons, Greg Albracht and wife Tammy of LeClaire, Iowa, Matt Albracht and wife Kim of New Braunfels, and Michael Albracht of Hereford; two daughters, Christi Whit, and Lori Page and husband Mike, both of Hereford; two grandchildren who they adopted and raised, Nichole Albracht and Ericha "Speedy" Albracht, both of Amarillo; two brothers, Thomas Albracht and wife Annette, and Roger Albracht and wife Donna, both of Hereford; two sisters, Jeanne Kreigshauser of Clovis, N.M., and Juanita Albracht of San Antonio; grandchildren Joshua, Natasha, Kyle, Brian, Nicholas, John, Lauren, Brooke and Spencer Albracht, Cassie Baron, Casey and Jaclynn Page, and Tyson Ramirez; and great-grandchildren Isaac and Isabella Romero, Jack Christian, Ethan Guerrero, and Cayden and Keaton Page; and many cousins Schaefer, Albracht,

Jesko and Rippe families.

Preceding him in death were parents Cyril and Mary Albracht; wife Therese Albracht; brother Robert Earl Albracht; and brother-inlaw Dean Kreigshauser.

The family suggests memorials in Mr. Albracht’s name be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic School Endowment Fund, 120 W. Park Ave., Hereford, TX, 79045 or King’s Manor, 400 Ranger Drive, Hereford, TX, 79045.

Felix Ramirez 1951-2018

Memorial services for Felix Ramirez, 66, a long-time Hereford resident, were celebrated Friday, Feb. 16 at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Kevin Bushart and Billy Joe Wall officiating. Arrangements PLEASE SEE OBITS | 3

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• Prairie Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, Dominoes Mondays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-346-0134 • Rotary Club, noon, Sugarland Mall Grill • Deaf Smith County Historical Museum regular hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and only by appointment on Sunday • Troop 50 Boy Scouts, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Northwest Elementary.

All boys ages 11-18 are invited to participate. Call 289-5354 for information.

• Al-Anon Group, 7 p.m. at Fellowship of Believers Church, 245 Kingwood, for more information call 364-6045 or 676-7662.

• Hereford Retired School Employ-

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• Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Hall.

• Hereford Study Club meets at the Hereford Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men) • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:30, Discussion; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Bible Study/Spanish; 3, Caption This; 7:30, Bingo.

Tuesdays • The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Hereford Senior Citizens • Deaf Smith County Crime Stoppers Board of Directors, 6 p.m., Hereford Police Department rec room • AA meeting, 8 p.m. Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Support Group for TBI Caregivers

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Masonic Hall • Pilot Club 7 a.m. King’s Manor Lamar Room • American Legion Post 192 monthly meeting at 7 p.m.

• Alpha Alpha Preceptor chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m.

•Xi Epsilon Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 p.m.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise • Prairie Acres Activities: 8:30, Beauty Shop; 11:40, Background Music; 2, Manicures for our ladies & men; 7:30, Watercoloring Wednesdays • Crime Stoppers meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Happy State Bank • Lions Club, noon, Hereford Community Center

• Bippus Extension Education Club, 2 p.m.

• NA meeting, 8 p.m., at Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648 • Hereford Senior Citizen’s Association Board Meeting at 9 a.m.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex. class (men); 11:11:45, P. Ex. class (women) 1-1:45, P. Ex. Class (men).

• Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15, Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Chicken Soup for the Soul; 3, Bible Study; 7:30, Movie Night.

Thursdays • Hereford Toastmasters, 6:30 a.m., Amarillo College.

• Kiwanis Club, noon, Hereford Community Center.

• Hereford Day Care Center Board of Directors, noon, Hereford Country Club.

• Merry Mixers Square Dance Club, 7 p.m., Hereford Community Center.

• AA meeting, 8 p.m., Hereford Com-

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• Los Ciboleros Chapter NSDAR, 2 p.m.

• Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:30, Floor Exercise; 10:30-1:00 • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15, Whoga; 10, Discussion; 11:30, Poems; 3, Bean Bag Toss; 7:30, Stained Glass Painting.

Fridays • Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Betty DIckson, 806-346-0134 • Hereford Senior Citizen Center Activities: 8 - noon, Quilting; 8 - 8:45, Pool Exercise Class (women); 9-9:45, P. Ex. class (women); 10-10:45, P. Ex class (men); 11-11:45, P. EX class (women); 1-1:45 P. Ex. class (men); 10-1, Hereford Nursing and Rehab Health Check • Prairie Acres Activities: 9:15 Zumba Gold Chair; 10, Discussion; 11:30 Guidepost; 3, Decorating Bottles; 7:30, Movie Night.

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were under direction of Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Ramirez passed away on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.

Felix Ramirez was born Oct. 5, 1951 in Mertzon, Texas to Martin and Anita Lara Ramirez. Felix grew up in the big city of Vega, where he met and married the love of his life, Sue Brandes, on July 15, 1971.

They moved to Hereford in 1974 and have called it home ever since. Together they had two daughters, Melissa Ramirez Murray and Kirby Ramirez. Felix was a self-employed welder whose work can be found all over the Texas Panhandle.

When he wasn’t working you could find him piddling at The Shop. He spent his free time caring for his livestock, making horseshoe masterpieces and loving his family. There is no greater love than the love he had for his children, grandchildren and his “vieja.” Felix was a master barbequer and loved sitting with family and listening to music.

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Left behind are his wife, Sue Ramirez; daughter Kirby Ramirez and husband Rob of Hereford; his pride and joy, grandson Tylan; granddaughter, Kandace, Kameron, Addy and his cowboy show-watching buddy Katy; son-in-law Guy Murray; five brothers; two sisters; his football family; and a host of friends.

He was greeted in Heaven by daughter Melissa, grandson Porfedio, and countless other loved ones.

The family suggests Memorials be made in Mr. Ramirez’s honor to the Hereford High School Welding Department, 703 Grand St., Hereford, TX, 79045.

Luella C. Thomas 1920-2018 Luella C. Thomas, longtime resident of Hereford, passed away Feb. 13, 2018, at the age of 97.

Visitation at Hereford Heritage Rose Chapel was held Friday, Feb. 16. There will be a celebration of life service held at Avenue Baptist Church of Hereford on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m.

Pastor Billy Joe Wall will be officiating. Burial to follow

at Restlawn Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.

Luella was born Nov. 1, 1920 to Fred and Catherine Higgins in Hereford, and was one of nine children.

She met her husband, Homer Thomas, in Hereford, and the couple married in May 1936.

Mrs. Thomas worked for many years as the cook for Hereford Independent School District and was homemaker to her husband and four children. She was a lifelong member of Avenue Baptist Church in Hereford, and devoted to her family.

Luella was preceded in death by her parents; brothers John, Charles, Fred and Bob Higgins; and sisters Mattie Thomas and Billie Harris.

She is survived by her brother, Ted Higgins and wife Juanita of Hereford; sister Alberta Cantwell of Benson, Ariz.; children Ella Sue Heath and husband Jackie of Montezuma, Kan., Frances Smith of Dimmitt, Charlie Thomas and wife Gloria of Austin, and Glen Thomas and wife Mozelle of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren;

and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Avenue Baptist Church of Hereford.

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Although the suspect has admitted to posting the threat on social media, officials believe there was no serious intent to carry threat out.

“There is no real indication she was actually going through with her threat,” Harrison said.

“Anything I say as to why the threat was made would be speculation, but it looks like her situation at the time created that response from her.”

Investigation into the incident is ongoing, officials said.

has been clerk and the entire 10 years she has worked in the clerk’s office that early voting usually accounts for half an election’s overall turnout.

In terms of turnout, she is expecting early voting and March 6 election day to draw people.

“The turnout should be pretty heavy,” DeLaCerda said. “There are quite a few contested races, and that always draws interest.”

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Some 26.46 percent (2,195) of the county’s registered voters in 2014 cast ballots in what DeLaCerda called “a good turnout.” She expects similar percentages for the primary.

March 6’s official election day will mark the first use of communitywide polling places in Deaf Smith County.

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THE ONE WAY or ONE PATH IV Today we will continue our study about God’s one path for man’s salvation.

There is one hope (Eph. 4:4); What is Christian hope based upon? It is not merely wishful thinking, but confident expectation. Job showed that confidence in Job 13:15 “... I will hope in Him.” David, in Psm. 38:15 said “I will hope in You, O Lord” Paul said in Rom. 15:13, “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Heb. 6:13-20 reminds us of God’s promise. Vs. 19-20 says; “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil where Jesus has entered ... “.

There is one Lord (Eph. 4:5); John 14:6, Jesus tells us, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; on one comes to the Father but through Me.” We read in Col. 1: 13-20 that Christ; vs. 13- rescued us from darkness, vs. 14-”in whom we have redemption and forgiveness of sins”, vs. 15,” the image of God”, vs. 16, “by Him all things were created”, vs. 17, “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together”, vs. 18, “He is the head of the body, the church”, vs. 19.

“For it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him”, vs. 20 “through Him all things are reconciled.”

There is one faith (Eph. 4:5); In Heb. 11:1, we read; “Faith is the assurance (foundation) of things hoped for, the conviction of things not (yet) seen.” This faith is an active, working faith as seen in the examples in ch. 11. Where does this faith come from? Rom 10:17 says “So faith comes from hearing and hearing by the word of Christ.” Our faith must be based solely on one thing, an active obedience to the word of God. James 2:17 says; “Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself.” From the beginning of time, God has always expected man to show their faith in Him. This faith is based on man’s obedience to God’s commands. I John 2:3 says; “By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.”

Hopefully, you are beginning to see the pattern that God has laid out concerning the one plan He has for mankind. Next week we will continue looking at God’s one plan for man’s salvation.

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Notice of Sheriff’s Sale (Real Estate) By virtue of a order of sale issued out of the 22nd Judicial District Court of Deaf Smith County, Texas, in a certain cause numbered CI-2017H-079. On the 11th day of January A.D. 2018: styled: Ovation Services, LLC vs Moses Perez, to me, as Deputy Sheriff directed and delivered, I have levied upon this 23rd day of January A.D. 2018 and will between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at approximately 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday in March A.D. 2018 it being the 6th of said month, at courthouse of said Deaf Smith County, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all right, title and interest, if any, which the defendant had on the 6th day of March A.D. 2018, or at any time thereafter, of and in the following described property: Lot No. 12 and the south 10 feet of Lot No. 11 of First Christian Church subdivision of a part of Block No. 19, Evants addition to the town of Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, as shown by plat of said subdivision and addition of records in the deed records of Deaf Smith County, Texas.

Property address: 210 Whiteface Avenue, Hereford, Texas 79045 Said property is levied on as the property of Moses Perez and will be sold to satisfy the judgment for 11,925.28 Dollars. Notice: This property may have other liens, taxes due or encumbrances, which may become the responsibility of the successful bidder.

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News Treasurer race portent to a changing of the guard?

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A usually mundane race when it comes to the overall hubbub of a local political season took on a bit of a different perspective after Saturday’s Deaf Smith County Republican Party candidate forum.

A societal situation confronting essentially everything and everyone was listed among the reasons why Deaf Smith County Treasurer Karen Smith is facing a challenge for her seat in the March 6 GOP primary.

“I was raised with good morals and a good work ethic,” treasurer challenger Stephanie Barrera said to close her opening statement after listing background and biographical information. “I know diligence, hard work and being a team player.

“It is time for my generation to step up and take leadership roles in Deaf Smith County.”

While that transfer of power from one generation to the next has taken place – and sometimes been fought – since mankind first started living in organized units, it is not like Barrera’s statement is against a long-standing, political-machine of an opponent.

Smith is seeking a return to the office she was voted into in 2014.

During the course of that first term in the office that pays the county’s bills, maintains payroll for some 140 employees and serves as the county’s human resources department, Smith has seen the past three years play out as she had planned when first campaigning.

“I believe we have a very smooth-running office,”

Smith said. “I ran in 2014 on having 30 years of banking experience. That has proved invaluable the entire time I’ve been in office.

“I really don’t seen any areas in need of improvements.

Things run very smoothly. I think the office runs great.”

One of the reasons for that efficiency, she cited, was the acquisition of equipment that streamlined the deposit process.

A goal for Smith, if re-elected, would be providing cross training so employees were familiar with other duties in the offices. She admitted to recently being victim of that when an assistant was out on medical leave.

Barrera, who touted 10 years of banking experience, cited no specific changes she would make to the office, if elected, but did add she would look at streamlining

more than just operations. “[If elected,] I would review operations and procedures to see if we could combine positions to save taxpayer money,” Barrera said. “I will know more when I get involved.”

In making individual pitches for votes, Smith noted operation of the office and the care her office takes in spending tax dollars as reasons for her to return for another term.

Barrera believes her customer service and communication skills, as well as banking experience, are what give her the edge in the race.

Although the winner of the primary race must go through the November general election to make results official, whomever emerges on top on March 6 will claim the seats because there is no Democrat opposition.

The only potential opposition, according to state law,

could be a write-in candidate, who would be required to

have appropriate paperwork filed by August.

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Incumbent Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court Imelda DeLaCerda sees 10 years of experience in one of the “busiest offices” as an asset for re-election.

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Dealing with the office through her job with an attorney and actual experience working in the office are things that Laura Foster sees as assets in her bid for Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court.

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The only candidate without hands-on experience in the clerk’s office, challenger Rachel Garman said that gives her “a fresh perspective” on issues facing the office.

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Trio setting sights on county's busiest office

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Three candidates have tossed their hats into the ring to oversee one of the busiest and arguably most important offices of county government.

Rachel Garman and Laura Foster are making a run at incumbent Imelda DeLaCerda in the upcoming Republican primary for Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court.

The office is one of few in government that literally touches the lives of virtually every citizen in the county.

Births, deaths, marriages, divorces and land transactions are among the myriad of functions the office performs in addition to overseeing all county elections and serving as recording secretary for the Deaf Smith County Commissioners Court.

Experience in what the job entails was one thing all three candidates touted to possess during Feb. 10’s Deaf Smith County Republican Party candidate forum.

DeLaCerda cited her past 6-plus years as clerk and total of 10 years working in the clerk’s office as providing a plethora of “unseen” training that has aided her in making “a lot of decisions.”

Foster, who is currently employed by Hereford attorney R.C. Hoelscher, spent time working in the clerk’s office from 2009-11.

She said she is familiar with the paperwork associated with the job and has performed all the duties of the office.

The only candidate without experience in the clerk’s office, Garman disagreed with her opponents that it was vital for someone filling that seat to have.

“I understand the important of

quicker, accurate processing of paperwork,” she said. “By not having experience in the office, I can give a fresh perspective on issues.

“I will provide leadership, transparency, streamline processes and make the office more accessible to the people.”

Specifically asked what she had done in office to help elderly voters, DeLaCerda trumpeted the initiation of a community-wide polling place program in the county for this election that will make the overall voting process easier for seniors and all voters.

The program allows for registered voters to cast ballots at any of the county’s poll locations, whether in their precinct of residence or not.

The incumbent also noted that a “primary objective” of another term would be to complete instituting the e-filing process for crim-

inal cases – it is already finished for civil cases – and to take a closer look at details from elections.

Both the challengers lauded their experience – both hands-on and from life – in why someone should vote for them.

“I have worked closely with the county clerk and district clerk offices,” Foster said. “The daily operations of the clerk’s office is something I am familiar with. I also have experience in that office.

“You never lose what you learn.

Can I learn more? Sure, but I believe I have the background for this job.”

Conceding again the importance of the paperwork that passes through the office, Garman has a more personal perception of the position.

“The office touches every part of lives from birth to death,” she said. “The office touches so many

things. These are the things I am good at.

“I have the experience and enthusiasm to work for you and be a servant for you.”

Aside from completing the e-filing conversions and looking deeper into election results, DeLaCerda does not see the need for much more change in the office if she garners another term.

“I really pride myself on the response the public has given about the treatment and service this office has provided,” she said.

Like the other county races with more than two candidates, the county clerk race could head to a run-off if none of the three receive 50 percent-plus one of the vote on March 6.

If none receive that majority, then the top two vote-getters will advance to a run-off on Tuesday, May 22.

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Often campaigns and elections for administrative offices draw as much interest as watching paint dry, which is one reason why the re-election bid of incumbent 222nd Judicial District Clerk of District Court Elaine Gerber has taken a bit of a unique turn.

“I was surprised when I heard I had opponents,” Gerber said during Saturday’s Deaf Smith County Republican Party candidate forum.

Gerber is, indeed, facing a challenge for her office in the March 6 GOP primary from Mandy Perez and Anita Nino.

The three faced voters and their questions during the forum.

“Most of the time, you don’t want to see me,” Gerber said in describing her office. “We mostly do felonies, but some civil cases.”

The civil cases can range from family matters to child custody to parole hearings, she added, and processing paperwork for the district court is the office’s primary function.

While pushing paper quickly and accurately through the system is the office’s primary function, Gerber has found more to it than that.

“We deal with a lot of people in tense, emotional situations,” she said. “I’ve found that sometimes all they need is a word that everything will be worked out.

“I’ve learned a lot from the E-filing that moved her office into the “21st century” is a major accomplishment for the first term of incumbent District Court Clerk Elaine Gerber.

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Addressing problems with the jury pool are a top priority for Mandy Perez if her challenge for 222nd Judicial District Clerk of Court is successful.

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office, and plan to learn a lot more.”

For Perez, her challenge for the office is almost part of a natural procession after she touted 16 years experience as office manager for District Attorney Jim English and noted that everything that office does is processed through the district clerk’s office.

Although admitting unfamiliarity with the civil aspects of the office, Perez called herself a “fast learner” and looked forward to the challenge.

One goal Perez would like to accomplish if she attains

the office is alleviating problems with the county’s jury pool.

“We recently had to put a trial off because we did not have enough jurors,” she said. “We need to look at the pool closely and eliminate those who are unable or unqualified from the list.

“That is the most important thing to address [in the office]. It is part of its service to the community.”

Gerber conceded that fact in noting her areas for improvement if re-elected and pointed out of the 75 people recently called for a grand

jury, only 15 showed up because many on the list are no longer county residents.

Moving the office to e-filing was the biggest accomplishment she cited, noting it “brought the office into the 21st century.”

Nino touted very similar courthouse experience in the Deaf Smith County Clerk of Court Office for the past three years.

While pointing to that nutsand-bolts know-how in her bid for the seat, another aspect of the position has her focus.

“Customer service is my first priority,” Nino said.

“This office serves the courthouse and the public. Customer service is very important to me.

“I had a personal experience I would not wish on anyone. Customer service [in the office] must be addressed.

That what’s important. As far as the rest, any job can be learned.”

The customer service issue continued to be paramount for Nino in why someone should vote for her.

For Perez, the reason why voters should make a change were simple.

“Change is good,” she said.

“Change brings improvement and progress. You should always be changing. There is always room for improvement in every office.”

With three candidates running, one must receive at least 50 percent-plus one vote in the primary to be declared winner.

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Herd’s Bo Baker (10) gets fouled on the way to the hoop during Tuesday’s season-ending loss to visiting Plainview.

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By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Making the most of free throw opportunities, the Plainview Bulldogs rallied in the closing minutes Friday to edge host Hereford, 71-67, in the hardwood season finale for both teams.

The loss was the second in the last three games and fifth in the last seven for the Herd, who ended the season 20-13 overall and 5-9 in District 3-5A. “We started off strong,” Hereford coach C.J. Villegas said. “I really felt like we were in control. We controlled the tempo early and defended really well.”

The Whitefaces were just as Villegas described in taking their biggest lead of the game at 33-24 in the second quarter before settling for a 36-28 edge at the half.

After Plainview’s Joseph Guy and Hereford’s Matthew Herrera swapped baskets to open the third quarter, Guy would sandwich 3-pointers around a Carson Hauk trey before Hauk scored again and Josh Thomas hit two free throws.

The 15-3 run turned the halftime deficit into a 4339 lead. The Dogs grabbed their biggest lead of the game at 49-43 with 2:06 to go in the third.

Answering, the Herd closed the quarter on a 10-0 spurt to take a 53-49 edge into the final frame.

Plainview would tie it twice in the first 2:00 of the quarter before a Bo Baker basket, Herrera free throw and two Sergio Cruz foul shots put the Whitefaces back on top, 64-59, with 4:26 left.

A Thomas bucket pulled the Dogs within 64-61 before they essentially got a four-point play to take the lead for good.

Treyten Peterson converted a one-and-one to make it 64-63. Before any time ticked off, Cruz was whistled for his fifth foul trying to position for a rebound.

Josh Hines cashed in on the ensuing one-and-one to give the Dogs up for good.

Hauk converted a third straight Plainview one-andone with 2:22 remaining to make it 67-64, and the Herd could get no closer than two the rest of the way.

Led by a pair of champions, a veritable herd of Hereford Whiteface and Lady Whiteface wrestlers moved along the postseason trail at the District 4-5A Wrestling Meet at Estacado High School in Lubbock.

The Feb. 9-10 meet saw 17 (nine boys, seven girls) of the 23 Hereford grapplers taking part in the event qualify for this weekend’s Region 1 Tournament – which opened Friday and concludes Saturday.

With the top four finishers in each boys and girls weight class advancing, the Lady Herd used a first, three seconds, two thirds and two fourths to finish second as a team and move on to region as one of the district’s two team qualifiers.

The Whitefaces just missed out on advancing as a team when they came up four points shy to finish third behind Randall and Lubbock Monterey.

“I’m very proud of all the wrestlers and how hard they worked during the season,” Hereford coach Rachael Gutierrez said. “They all wrestled very hard in this year’s district meet.”

Leading the Lady Herd was defending district champion Ashton Hernandez. The senior took out Lubbock Coronado’s Leah Lovato to claim the 185-pound title.

Lady Whitefaces made three of the championship matches in the 128-and-under classes with Janessa Cervantez, Iris Carrasco and Navaeh Alejandro earning silver medals at 95, 119

Junior 152-pounder Seth Dixon won his third straight district championship to lead a contingent of nine Whitefaces into this weekend’s Region 1 Tournament.

BRAND file photo and 128 pounds, respectively.

Winning consolations matches and making the medal stand for the Lady Herd were Savannah Chavira at 148 pounds and 110-pounder Amaya Coronado.

Missing out on a medal, but qualifying for this week’s region tournament were Majentta Zamarripa and Aliza Avina at 165 pounds and 215

pounds, respectively.

Mat stalwart Seth Dixon beat Randall’s Branson Britten for the 152-pound boys crown to lead the Whitefaces with his third consecutive district championship.

The Herd had three others make it to the title match as freshman Andrew Balderaz (106 pounds), senior Prici Ruelas (132) and junior

PLAINVIEW 71, HEREFORD 67 Score by quarters

1 2 3 4 F Plainview 15 13 21 22 – 71 Hereford 19 17 17 14 – 67 Halftime: 36-28, Hereford PLAINVIEW (71): Guy 15, Hines 6, Hinejesa 10, Peterson 14, White 0, Ards 0, Hauk 18, Thomas 6.

HEREFORD (67): Grajeda 2, Herrera 13, Escobal 10, DeLozier 7, Frische 4, Baker 8, Martinez 12, Flood 0, Castaneda 0, Villarreal 2, Cruz 9, Griffith 0, Blair 0.

Navaeh Alejandre, top, took second at 128 pounds and was one of three Lady Whitefaces to win silver medals at last week’s District 4-5A Wrestling Tournament.

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Angel Galvan (125) all finished second.

Sophomore Victor Gutierrez took third at 160 pounds, and teammate Goku Enriquez grabbed a spot on the podium with a third-place finish at 220 pounds.

Other Whitefaces earning trips to region by making their class semifinals were sophomore Roman Estrada (138), 182-pound sophomore Nolan Robinson and Ethan Velasco (195).

Sean Gonzalez (113 pounds) and Rene Rodriguez (120) finished fifth in their respective classes and will attend the Region 1 Tournament as alternates.

As at district, the top four finishers in each class and top two teams at Region 1 qualify for the UIL Class 5-A State Tournament, Feb. 23-24.

“In the past, the boys have placed 10th at state as a team,” coach Gutierrez said. “If we can get more qualified to state this year, we can work toward placing higher.

“The girls should be interesting because a majority of last year’s regional qualifiers were freshmen. This year, there are only three freshmen on our regional qualifying team.”

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er from the sidelines to midfield for the Michigan 2010 home opener.

In meeting the goal, he said there were 10 words that stuck out to him – circumstances, excuses, opportunity, initiative, influence, inspiration, leadership, humility, belief and the impossible.

He showed how each specifically played into his training and have helped guide his life since, which has included being able to walk down the aisle at his recent wedding.

“The moments to remember are not those of victory,” Mealer noted as a favorite quote, “but of strike, stress and hard work.”

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Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce executive director Sid Shaw greets attendees as they make their way into Thursday’s annual banquet.

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nounced the newest inductee into the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame.

“This really took me by surprise,” new inductee Lindsay Chandler said in a brief, emotional address.

“I look at this community, and I am blessed to be a part of it.”

The award announcements were sandwiched around the presentation of guest speaker Tonja Sorrell tickled the ivories with the Brock Mealer.

Rodgers and Hammerstein songbook to Mealer took entertain Thursday’s banquet attendees. the audience on

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CHAMBER: zen of the Year capped the evening’s festivities.

In fact, upon presenting the plaque to Wagner, Lions Club president Tim Laws had to coax the former Hereford police chief and youth coach to the podium to speak.

Aside from noting his “shock” over being selected, Wagner remained true to the form that led to his selection by downplaying his role in all that was noted and placing much of the credit on his family and those who helped him.

Wagner was the second link in four generations of Deaf Smith County Wagners at the banquet as his father Lester, son and county judge D.J., and grandson Gatlin were also in attendance.

Earlier in the evening, there was much the same reaction when incoming chamber president Audie Sciumbato read a long list of accomplishments and activities, then an-

his inspirational journey that began with a Christmas Eve 2007 car accident that killed his father and girlfriend, and left him paralyzed.

Told he would never walk again, Mealer was connected with the University of Michigan football team’s strength coach through his younger brother – a sophomore offensive lineman at the time for the Wolverines.

Given the goal by the training coach to lead the team onto the field to open the 2010 season, Mealer’s story recounts what he went through physically, emotionally and spiritually during a 200 plus-day training regime that ultimately say him walk – with the aid of canes – beside his broth-

Vote Anita Niño for district clerk.

I will serve you with personal attention.

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Right, guest speaker Brock Mealer makes his way to the podium Thursday barely a decade after doctors told him he would never walk again. Below, Mealer relayed his inspirational story of recovering from a car accident to lead the Michigan football team onto the field after being told he would never walk again.

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