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Although the specific information was no revelation, how it was displayed was as Hereford Independent School District (HISD) officials presented the 2016-17 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) to the board of the trustees.

The presentation was part of a required public hearing that opened the board’s regular meeting on Feb. 26.

“There is nothing within this in- year and provides an in-depth formation that we do not breakdown of a district’s already know and have not performance by specific already received,” HISD Sugrade, subject, ethnic and perintendent Sheri Blankeneconomic group. ship said.

Results for all academic TAPR replaces the state’s achievement testing from Academic Excellence Indigrades 3-12 are listed by cator System (AEIS) as an district and individual overall performance report school. for school districts.

In addition to showing The report combines re- BLANKENSHIP percentage comparisons sults for all assessment with the previous year for testing from the previous school students at approaches grade level

or above, meets grade level, masters grade level, met or exceeded progress and exceeded progress on STAAR tests, the report shows HISD’s percentage total against Region 16 and the state.

“This is really not new information,” HISD Chief Academic Officer Mark Stokes said. “This is just the first time we have seen it all combined like this. Our percentages are not terrible, but they are not PLEASE SEE HISD | 3

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Monday

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Tuesday

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A blustery day and anemic offensive performance did very little to damper the Lady Whitefaces in Tuesday’s game against Plainview. Although the Lady Herd only mustered 5 hits that was all they needed as pitcher Abrie Castillo was dealing in the circle. The senior retired the first 16 batters she faced, gave up only 1 hit and allowed just two Lady Dog baserunners while also striking out 14 for a 3-0 win.

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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the country, is hosting its ninth year of Paper Clover, a fundraising campaign that provides millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth in partnership with National 4-H council.

Starting Wednesday and running through April 22, Texas Tractor Supply customers can participate in the Paper Clover fundraiser by purchasing a paper clover – the emblem of 4-H – for a donation during checkout at their local store or by making a purchase online at TractorSupply.com.

The funds raised will be awarded to Texas 4-H youth as scholarships to attend camps and leadership conferences.

“Every Paper Clover donation directly contributes to the growth and development of 4-H youth,” said Christi Korzekwa, senior vice president of marketing at Tractor Supply Company.

“Tractor Supply customers and team members show incredible support for this program because they see the value 4-H brings in teaching indispensable skills that benefit their communities for years to come.”

Since its start in 2010, the partnership between Tractor Supply and 4-H has generated more than $13 million in essential PLEASE SEE CLOVERS | 3

USDA reopens enrollment for dairy protection From Deaf Smith County FSA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue encouraged dairy producers Tuesday to consider enrolling in the new and improved Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy), which will provide better protections for dairy producers from shifting milk and feed prices.

With changes authorized under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA)

has set the enrollment period to run to make cost-effective decisions from April 9 to June 1. to strengthen their farms, “We recognize the finanmitigate risk, and conserve cial hardships many of our their natural resources,” said nation’s dairy producers Perdue. “This includes our are experiencing right now. support of America’s dairy Folks are losing their confarms. We encourage dairy tracts and they are getting producers to review the anxious about getting their provisions of the updated bills paid while they watch program, which Congress their milk check come in shaped with their feedback. lower and lower each month.

Those changes are now in PERDUE The Bipartisan Budget Act effect, and I’d ask any proprovided some much-needducers who are interested ed incentives for dairy producers to contact their local USDA service

centers.”

The program protects dairy producers by paying them when the difference between the national allmilk price and the national average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount elected by the producer.

Changes include: •Calculations of the margin period is monthly rather than bimonthly.

•Covered production is increased PLEASE SEE USDA | 4

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March 29 Shyra Jwalie Smith, 36, arrested for failure to identify as a fugitive and on an outstanding felony warrant.

Erasmo Andrade, 47, arrested for driving while license invalid.

March 30 Antonio Constancio, 37, arrested for no driver’s license.

March 31 Jose Angel Valdiviez, 23, arrested for driving while license suspended/invalid.

Kenneth Joseph Humes, 33, arrested for violation of municipal code for failing to register as a vendor.

Jeremy Russell Cornett, 41, arrested for felony theft and possession of marijuana.

April 1 Zachary Elijah Galvan, 23, arrested for violation of probation.

April 2 David Ogas Jr., 31, arrested for public intoxication.

Juvenile, name withheld, 15, arrested for possession, delivery or manufacturing marijuana in a drug-free zone.

April 3 Juan Manuel Sanchez Jr., 33, arrested for a secondor-more offense of driving

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Joseph Mejia, 39, arrested for driving while license suspended and on an outstanding felony warrant.

April 4 Danny Martinez, 51, arrested for driving while license invalid.

April 5 Tomas Morales Gonzalez, 30, arrested for public intoxication.

Deaf Smith County Sheriff’s Office March 30 Torogio Galtan, arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

March 31 Kenneth Joseph Humes, arrested for solicitation without certification.

April 3 Zachary Elijah Galvan, arrested for theft more than $1,500-less than $20,000.

Thomas Zepeda, arrested for robbery.

Michelle Ruiz, arrested for driving while disqualified with previous convictions.

April 4 Pablo Longoria Jr., arrested for evading arrest or detention and resisting arrest.

Isias Mexia, arrested for driving while intoxicated.

April 5 Orion A. Garcia, arrested

for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone.

Makinzie Mckay, arrested for fraudulent use of identifying information.

Meagan Brittany Flores, arrested for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.

Reports Hereford Police Department March 29 Burglary of a building was reported in the 400 block of Avenue F. Criminal mischief was reported in the 400 block of Barrett Street.

March 30 A dog bite was reported in the 400 block of Star Street.

A dog bite was reported in the 900 block of Union Avenue.

March 31 Lost property was reported in the 200 block of Grand Avenue.

April 1 Evading arrest and/or detention and a secondor-more offense of driving while license invalid was reported in the 800 block of Irving Street.

An incident report was taken in the 200 block of Avenue A. Theft was reported in the 100 block of Sunset Drive.

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N. Hwy 385 • 806-364-2160 Sundays • NA meeting, 8 p.m., at Hereford Community Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648.

• 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-

ees Association meeting will be at 12 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center.

• 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

meeting at 7 p.m. For information call 806-364-1892 or email: dgproctor@gmail.com • Order of the Eastern Star, 7 p.m.

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-

munity Center, 100 Ave. C. For more information call 570-4648.

• 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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in writing and stayed the same in science from 2016.

“These numbers let us see, as a district, FROM PAGE 1 how we are performing from year to year,” Stokes said. “We’re working to catch up where we want them to be.

“We’re trying to make positive changes.” with the region and state.

“The report really gives us a good idea Of the 46 testing results used for gradelevel assessments, HISD saw percentages on where we need to focus on instruction drop from 2016 to 2017 in 22 of those among our subgroups.”

Of those subgroups, white students areas.

Percentages increased in 20 others and fared the best with percentages ranging between 78-91 percent for all approaches remained the same in four. grade level criteria.

In 2017, 66 percent of HISD stuWhile those totals exceeded that dents were at least approaching of the region and state, whites grade level. That total was down make up only a reported 10 per1 percent from 2016 and lagged cent of HISD’s 4,000-plus student behind Region 16 (76 percent) and population. state (75 percent), which were unHISD fifth and sixth grades, as changed from the previous year. well as high school end-of-course Of the five general subjects test(EOC) testing, had the best showed – reading, math, writing, science ings on the report. and social studies – HISD had numSTOKES Although fifth grade reading bers fall in three and rise in two dropped from 82 to 80 percent, from 2016.

Reading was down from 63 to 61 per- both math and science increased 1 percent, while writing (70 to 64) and social centage point each from 2016 to 89 and 72 percent, respectively. studies (60 to 55) had sharper drops.

Sixth-graders had the most impresScience percentages increased from 68 sive showing with reading totals goto 72 percent, and math was up to 74 ing from 59 to 66 percent and percent from 72. math figures jumping from District meets grade level 61 to 71 percent. numbers all rose except For EOC testing, Engfor writing – which lish I fell one to 48 dropped from 35 to 32 percent, and U.S. His– and science, which tory dropped two to remained unchanged 82. at 31.

Biology nudged All HISD individforward a point to ual subject totals 88 percent, while trailed both Region English II rose three 16 and state numpoints to hit the bers by at least 8 halfway mark at 50 percentage points percent. each save one.

The largest EOC inThe lone exception crease was in Algebra II, was writing, where the 64 which went from 73 percent percent 2017 total was bein 2016 to 81 in 2017. hind the region (66) and state “It’s interesting when looking back (67) after topping both of them at at assessments like this over the years,” 70 percent in 2016.

The percentage of students meeting Stokes said. “Sometimes we’ve been above grade level in two or more subjects rose the middle; sometimes we’ve been below it; and sometimes we’ve been in the midto 32 percent from 28.

The same overall results held true for dle.

“We’re in the middle right now. We still masters grade level status.

Percentages were up in all subjects, read- need to improve our instruction to get beting, math and social studies, but dropped ter.”

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Commission of the City of Hereford will convene at the City Hall at 6:00 P.M. on the 24th day of April, 2018 to consider a rezoning request for the following property.

Legally described as all Lots 5-6 and the West 4 feet of Lot 7 and the 10 feet North of alley, in Block 1 Dodson Subdivision, out of Block 4 Evants Addition, to the Town of Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas.

Property is located at 909 E Park Avenue.

All those interested in the above request are invited to attend a meeting on the date set forth above.

Recommendation of the Zoning Commission on the above-described property will then be considered by the City Commission at a special meeting on the14th day of May, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. Suzanne Finch City Secretary All City Board meetings available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance, please contact City Hall, 224 North Lee Street, Hereford, or call 363-7103 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Notice of Open House US 60 Roadway Rehabilitation Project The City of Hereford, Texas, Deaf Smith County The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in conjunction with the City of Hereford will conduct an open house regarding the rehabilitation of US 60 through Hereford, TX in Deaf Smith County.

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 23rd, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hereford Community Center located at 100 Ave C., Hereford, Texas, 79045.

The open house will convene with a short presentation from TxDOT at 6:00 p.m.

Exhibit review, comments, and questions will be welcome after the presentation concludes. TxDOT personnel will be onsite to answer questions regarding the project.

This project proposes improvements to the existing roadway along US 60 in Hereford, Texas. This project will include improved mobility and accessibility to motorists in the area. The project will consist of the rehabilitation of the existing pavement to concrete with sidewalks and pedestrian accommodations from the Tierra Blanca Bridge to just east of Progressive Road.

Right-of-way needs have been determined and TxDOT will have additional contact with those affected property owners. Relocation of existing business will be minimal. TxDOT ROW staff will be available to provide information concerning the TxDOT Relocation Assistance Program to affected property owners.

Maps and other exhibits will be displayed for public viewing.

All interested residents are invited to attend this open house and opportunity for public involvement. The open house will be conducted in English. Persons interested in attending the meeting who have special communication or accommodation needs, such as the need for an interpreter, are encouraged to contact Sonja Gross at (806) 356-3256, or email: sonja.gross@txdot.gov. Requests should be made at least two days prior to the meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs.

Written comments from the public regarding this project are requested. Written comments will be accepted at the meeting or may be mailed to: the Texas Department of Transportation, Attn: Brian Crawford, P.E., District Engineer – TxDOT Amarillo District, 5715 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79110. Comments need to be postmarked no later than Tuesday, May 8th, 2018, 15 calendar days following the meeting date.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out

by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

CLOVERS: FROM PAGE 1

funding. Last year, the Paper Clover fundraiser, which takes place in the spring and fall, saw a record-breaking year with more than $1.8 million raised.

“The stories we hear from the thousands of 4-H youth who have attended camps and leadership conferences because of Paper Clover remind us why we work so hard to support this mission,” said Jessica Holmes, store marketing manager at Tractor Supply Company. “In every Tractor Supply community, we see 4-H members growing into leaders and we are proud to play a role in their development.”

Fundraising efforts from Paper Clover fund scholarships for numerous state level 4-H programs nationwide, and every TX dona-

tion benefits TX youth.

“4-H continues to empower America’s youth with hands-on learning and education programs that encompass skills like responsibility, resiliency and hard work,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council. “Thanks to our partnership with Tractor Supply Company, its team members and the communities it serves, the Paper Clover promotion gives more youth the opportunity to experience and benefit from 4-H.” TX 4-H clubs are encouraged to contact a Tractor Supply store to participate during the instore fundraiser. Those who participate with their local store are eligible to win a $100 Tractor Supply gift card through the Paper Clover Participation Sweepstakes.

For more information on how to enter the sweepstakes, visit TractorSupply.com/4h.

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April 2 Criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of 16th Street.

Burglary of a habitation was reported in the 300 block of Avenue D. A dog bite was reported in the 200 block of Greenwood Street.

Burglary of a habitation was reported in the 200 block of Sixth Street.

April 3 Theft was reported in the 400 block of Paloma Lane.

Failure to stop and render aid was reported in the 900 of South 25 Mile Avenue.

April 4 An incident report was taken in the 200 block of North Lee Avenue.

Theft was reported in the 600 block of Irving Street.

Assault was reported in the 200 block of Avenue F. April 5 Failure to comply with requirements for striking a fixture was reported in the 100 block of Avenue E.

Hereford Independent School District is soliciting proposals for ASBESTOS ABATEMENT at the Tierra Blanca Elementary School & Avenue G Houses. Sealed proposals will be received in the office of Rachel Coronado, Hereford Independent School District, 601 North 25 Mile Avenue; Hereford, Texas 79045, until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Proposals must be clearly marked ASBESTOS ABATEMENT – TIERRA BLANCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & AVENUE G HOUSES. Any proposals received after the deadline will be returned to the sender unopened. Faxed proposals are not acceptable. Hereford Independent School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all formalities.

There will be a mandatory pre-proposal meeting for all interested contractors.

Project specifications, including detailed proposal requirements, will be provided at that time. The pre-proposal conference will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. with the participants meeting at the Tierra Blanca Elementary School located at 615 Columbia Drive in Hereford, Texas.

For information you may call: King Consultants 1205 E. 46th Street Lubbock, Texas 79404 (806) 763-6157 Fax (806) 763-6160

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS Last week, we looked at Romans 12:1 about presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to God. Does the bible have more to say about sacrifices today?

In I Peter 2:4, Jesus Christ is referred to as “a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious”. He is the cornerstone of the foundation that was spoken of in Isaiah 28:16. Also please read Psalms 118:22. In I Cor 3:11, the bible says “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ”. Christ lived, died, was raised from the dead, and now lives forever to die no more. He is the source of life (eternal) to his followers.

What about his followers? I Peter 2:5 reads “you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ”. Under the Law of Moses, the priests were a designated group empowered by God to officiate in worship, and to offer the animal sacrifices. Today, all Christians are priests and all are authorized to engage in the worship of God. See I Peter 2:9.

What are these spiritual sacrifices? Hebrews 13:15-16 reads ‘’Through Him then let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased”. The God ordained acts that we do in worship (singing praise to God, prayer, studying his word, the communion, the giving) are all acts of spiritual sacrifices ..... and all of us are to offer them. Likewise, doing good and sharing with others are examples of spiritual sacrifices. See Philippians 4:18.

As we consider our spiritual sacrifices today, we might remember that under the Law of Moses, God did not want animals that had blemishes, defects, not the blind or the maimed to be sacrificed. He wanted and expected the best. And when he required the shedding of blood so that our sins might be forgiven, He provided the perfect lamb (Jesus Christ), a man without sin, no blemishes and no faults.

WHAT EFFORT DO YOU THINK HE WANTS FROM US TODAY AS WE OFFER UP SPIRITUAL SACRIFICES? God’s word is truly simple and easy to understand. If you would like to grow in knowledge of God’s word, we can help. We offer individual bible studies, and we can work with small groups. If you have questions about our study, CALL OR TEXT. If you don’t have a bible, we will give you one.

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Rural does not mean irrelevant

By Jennifer Dorsett Texas Farm Bureau Field Editor

“Rural” seems to be a buzzword lately.

And you know what? I’m glad rural America is on the radar these days.

I’m a product of rural America. But I’ve seen with my own eyes how, over the past several decades, a slow decline has crept across our small towns and communities as more people move to urban areas. Loss of businesses. Loss of services.

Rural infrastructure is aging. Roads, electric grids and other transmission lines need to be updated.

Water transmission pipes are often crumbling and beyond repair, letting our most precious natural resource slowly leak away instead of going to the homes, businesses and farms where it is most needed.

We’ve fallen behind in some areas, like access to internet and rural health care. Thirty-nine percent of rural Americans lack access to internet speed that the Federal Communications Commission says is necessary to be able to stream videos and access real-time data.

In rural areas, there are about 13 physicians available to serve every 10,000 residents. That’s a lot of sick people to try and care for, especially during the current flu season.

Rural America has also been hit particularly hard by the opioid crisis. Around 75 percent of farmers and ranchers say a family member or friend has been directly impacted by opioid abuse.

It all seems pretty dire, doesn’t it? But that’s not the whole story.

Rural America is where our country began, and we’re finally getting some attention again. Officials and leaders have started to see how important the nonurban areas are to our nation’s economic well-being.

Initiatives are attempting to stem the flood of opioid abuse in small towns and farming communities. The president signed two executive orders to fund the expansion of rural broadband access. There are rural development agencies and offices on the state and na-

tional level.

But rural areas can’t do it alone. It takes rural America working with urban America to make our country hum – to be efficient and productive. To be the greatest country in the world.

I couldn’t be more proud of my small town roots. But I’m also proud to know that rural and urban America can work together and grow jobs and security for our future. And for that, I’ll wear my red, white and blue with pride.

Deaf Smith County 4-h Calendar NOW-APRIL 19 – Appointments available for individual practice with staff for District contests. Call 364-3573 NOW-MAY 1 – State Horse Validation NOW - MAY 15 – Register on 4-H Connect for Texas 4-H Congress & submit bills; Cost $375 + transportation TUESDAY, APRIL 3 – Shooting Sports practice at Gun Range, 6 p.m. (Weather permitting) THURSDAY, APRIL 5 – Consumer Decision, Juniors at 4:30 p.m.; Intermediates/ Seniors at 5:30 MONDAY, APRIL 9 – Wool Judging, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

APRIL 10-12 – HISD STARR & EOC Test-

ing; No 4-H activities THURSDAY, APRIL 12 – HLSA Annual Meeting, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 16 - Wool Judging, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 – Shooting Sports practice at Gun Range, 6 p.m. (Weather permitting) APRIL 18-21 – District Roundup: Thursday – Duds to Dazzle; Fashion Storyboard, Public Service Announcement Friday – Livestock Judging; Consumer Decision Making; Share-the-Fun (Choreographed, Saturday – Educational Presentations; Fashion Show; Trashion Show; Share-the-

Fun (Celebrate 4-H, Music/Instrument, Solo/Band) MONDAY, APRIL 23 – 4-H Parents’ Meeting, 6 p.m. All parents encouraged to attend. TUESDAY, APRIL 24 – Wool Judging Contest, Lubbock TUESDAY, APRIL 24 – Shooting Sports practice at Gun Range, 6 p.m. (Weather permitting) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 – County Council, 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 1 – Shooting Sports practice at Gun Range, 6 p.m. (Weather permitting) MAY 7-11 – HISD EOC Testing (High School)

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to 5 million pounds on the Tier 1 premium schedule, and premium rates for Tier 1 are substantially lowered.

•An exemption from paying an administrative fee for limited resource, beginning, veteran, and disadvantaged producers.

Dairy operators enrolled in the previous 2018 enrollment period that qualify for this exemption under the new provisions may request a refund.

•Dairy operations must make a new coverage election for 2018, even if you enrolled during the previous 2018 signup period.

Coverage elections made for 2018 will be retroactive to Jan. 1.

All dairy operations desiring coverage must sign up during the enrollment period and submit an appropriate form (CCC-782).

Dairy operations may still “opt out” by not submitting a form. All outstanding balances for 2017 and prior years must be paid in full before 2018 coverage is approved.

Dairy producers can participate in FSA’s MPP-Dairy or the Risk Management Agency’s Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Plan for Dairy Cattle (LGM-Dairy), but not both. During the 2018 enrollment period, only producers with an active LGM-Dairy policy who have targeted marketings insured in 2018 months will be allowed to enroll in MPP-Dairy by June 1; however, their coverage will start only after active target marketings conclude under LGM-Dairy.

USDA has a web tool to help producers determine the level of coverage under the MPP-Dairy that will provide them with the strongest safety net under a variety of conditions.

The online resource, which will be updated and available by April 9 at www.fsa.usda.gov/ mpptool, allows dairy farmers to quickly and easily combine unique operation data and other key variables to calculate their coverage needs based on price projections.

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La Madre Mia looks to ‘Make a Wish’ From Contributed Sources

La Madre Mia Study Club gathered in the home of Beverly Mauldin for its March 22 meeting. After a short business meeting with committee reports given, club members were encouraged to participate in the Make a Wish Walk at West Texas A&M University, sponsored by Chi Omega.

Patty Harshey reported she was taking the Hereford High School UIL Academic accounting team to Lubbock for district competition March 24. It was learned since that team members took first, second, third and fourth places.

Refreshments were served by Marline Watson and Cherry Laws, while members played games and visited.

Members attending the meeting were Melinda Bridge, Cindy Cassels, Betty

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Tuesday, April 10 Chicken pot pie, tossed salad, cornbread, peach cobbler, milk

Wednesday, April 11 Cheese nachos, sweet corn, salad, fruit, milk

Wednesday, April 11 Beef and pasta casserole, cucumber and tomato salad, garlic breadstick, cherry salad, milk

Thursday, April 12 Chicken patty, baby carrots, sliced peaches, milk

Thursday, April 12 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, banana pudding with wafers, milk

Marline Watson and Cherry Laws dole out the refreshments to fellow members during the March 22 meeting of La Madre Mia Study Club.

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Duane and Valerie Artho of Hereford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly, to Nicholas Fiegel of Oklahoma City, Okla.

The bride-to-be is a Hereford native and 2005 graduate of Hereford High School. She attended West Texas A&M University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2009. She currently resides in Oklahoma City and is employed as a senior accountant with Orange Leaf Holdings.

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The son of Chris and Jacque Fiegel of Edmond, Okla., the prospective groom was born in Oklahoma City and graduated from Putnam City North High School in 2003. He received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Oklahoma City University in 2007 before attaining his master’s in business administration in 2009. He is currently employed as a senior financial analyst for Enable Midstream Partners.

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Castillo muzzles Lady Dogs, 3-0

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Junior Dodge DeLozier’s fifth-inning single was one of only four hits the Whitefaces could muster in Tuesday’s, 14-0, loss.

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Herd hangs tough; skid stretches to 9

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

A late-inning swoon resulted in a final not wholly indicative of the game Tuesday as the Hereford Whitefaces fell to visiting Randall, 14-0, in a mercyshortened, District 3-5A diamond contest.

In seeing their losing streak stretched to nine games, the Herd lost for the 11th time in the last 12 games and 13th in the last 15 to drop to 7-16 overall and 0-7 in league play.

“I can’t tell you how much heart we have seen out of our guys,” Hereford coach Bryan Moore said.

“As some point, the wins will follow that. “[Herd starter] Carson Altman pitched his best game of the year. He held Randall to two runs going into the fifth inning, and Randall has a good lineup. He was quick and efficient.”

The Raiders scored all they would ultimately need in the top of the first on a lead-off single, passed ball and consecutive sacrifice bunts.

They made it 2-0 in the third on a walk, sacrifice bunt, base hit and another run-scoring sacrifice bunt, but could do little else and had only 2 hits against Altman entering the fifth.

Making the most of three walks, two singles, balk, error and a third RBI sacrifice bunt, the Raiders became turning the tight game into a rout with 4 runs to push the lead to 6-0.

They turned it into a laugher with 8 in the sixth before the game was halted after the Herd went down in the home half.

“Defensively, we have played the best three games in a row that I have seen against two of the best lineups in the area,” Moore said. “We are making the routine plays and forcing them to make perfect bunts and hit the ball where we aren’t.

“Randall did those things in the fifth and sixth innings, which is why the score looked so bad. I am very proud of our guys and the development that is happening.”

After giving up a pair of runs on 2 hits with a walk and 2 strikeouts over the first four frames, Altman went a total of 5 innings – allowing 6 runs on 5 hits with 4 walks and 2 strikeouts – to take the loss on the rubber.

Jake Kelso surrendered 8 runs – only 1 earned – on 6 hits with a walk to close out the game.

Making the most of what little offense they could muster, the Hereford Lady Whitefaces rode senior star Abrie Castillo in the circle Tuesday for a 3-0 win over visiting Plainview in District 3-5A softball play.

In improving to 16-11-2 on the season, the Lady Herd have won seven of their last eight games, not lost in nine of the last 11 and tightened their grip on second place in the district at 7-2.

“Solid performance in the circle by Abrie,” Hereford coach Ashley Marquez said.

“Our defense made the plays when they hit the ball. So, a team effort was given on defense.

“We struggled in the batter’s box and were trying to kill the ball rather than trusting our swings to help allow solid base hits.”

The Lady Whitefaces would give Castillo all the runs she would need in the first.

Bianca Olvera drew a oneout walk and moved to second on Haleigh Barba’s single an out later.

A blustery wind wreaked havoc on a Haylie Valdez fly that was misplayed in left for an error that allowed Olvera to score.

The score remained 1-0 until the fifth.

Xandria Liscano lined out

Bianca Olvera makes her break from second on the way to score the Lady Herd’s first run on an error in the first inning Tuesday.

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to short and Danielle Pena fanned to open the frame before Olvera walked and Castillo singled.

Barba then ripped a double into the left-field corner that plated Liscano and Castillo to provide the final margin.

Barba went 2-for-2 for the game with 2 RBI and was also hit by a pitch to the lead an anemic Lady Whiteface offense that only mustered 5 hits.

Pena, Castillo and Valdez had the other Lady Herd hits.

“One thing we are stressing is if you trust your swing, don’t try to overdo it,” Marquez said. “It is always a hard adjustment going from a pitcher who throws 60plus miles per hour to one who throws in the low 50s, but that is where discipline comes into play.

“We need to focus a bit more on being strict with our discipline at the plate.”

If the offense had to struggle, this was a game to do it as Castillo commanded the circle.

Retiring the first 16 Lady Dogs she faced, Castillo did not allow a baserunner until a one-out, sixth-inning walk and gave up her only hit with one out in the seventh – which, thanks to a passed ball, led to the only Lady Dog to reach second.

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Valdez inks payoff for 'hard work, pain'

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

Doing something he never expected, Hereford’s Cy Valdez agreed to accept a scholarship Wednesday to continue his football career in college at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview.

Flanked by his parents, Valdez officially inked his letter of intent to become a Pioneer during a ceremony Wednesday in Hereford High School library.

“This means a lot,” Valdez said after putting his name on the line. “It means all the work I’ve put in has paid off.

“There was a lot of sweat, and there was a lot of pain, but it has all been fun.”

Wayland’s interest in Valdez was only recently piqued, but there was obviously enough there for the Pioneers to want to make him part of the fold.

Valdez said Wayland coaches told him they were enticed by him as a player by the way he came off the ball and his work ethic

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Flanked by his parents, center Cy Valdez puts his name on a letter of intent Wednesday to continue his football career at Wayland Baptist University. Valdez is the fourth Herd football player to accept a scholarship this year.

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COMING UP BETWEEN THE LINES Saturday, April 7 Baseball JV Maroon vs. Randall, 10 a.m.

JV White at Randall, 10 a.m.

Monday, April 9 Golf Boys at Canyon, TBA

Tuesday, April 10 Baseball Varsity vs. Palo Duro, 5 p.m.

Softball Varsity at Randall, 4:30 p.m.

JV at Randall, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 11 Track Varsity boys, girls at District meet, Randall, TBA

Thursday, April 12 Baseball JV Maroon vs. Palo Duro, 4:30 p.m.

JV White at Palo Duro, 5 p.m.

Track Varsity boys, girls at District meet, Randall, TBA Friday, April 13 Baseball Varsity at Palo Duro, 5 p.m.

Softball Varsity vs. Palo Duro, 4:30 p.m.

JV vs. Palo Duro, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 14 Baseball JV Maroon at Palo Duro, 10 a.m.

JV White vs. Palo Duro, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, April 17 Baseball Varsity at Dumas, 5 p.m.

Softball JV at Dumas, 4:30 p.m.

Varsity at Dumas, 6:30 p.m.

Tennis Varsity at Region 1 Tournament, Lubbock, TBA

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HammerHead foursome shine

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HammerHeads coach Julia Worthy, second from left, shows off team B Champs swimmers, from left, Lynlee Spinhirne, Avery Dance and Luke Taylor.

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Three Hereford HammerHead swimmers competed in the West Texas B Champs in Midland on Feb. 23-25. The team had four of its 10 members qualify for the meet.

Female 10-and-under division: Avery Dance 34.46 (BB time) in the 50 free; 42.43 (B time) in the 50 fly; 1:26.88 (BB time) in the 100 IM; 46.70 (BB time) in the 50 breast; 42.18 (B time) in the 50 back.

Female 11-12 division: Lynlee Spinhirne 31.56 (B time) in the 50 free; 34.75 (B time) in the 50 fly; 1:22.20 (B time) in the

100 back; 43.86 in the 50 breast; 37.45 (B time) in the 50 back.

Male 15-and-over division: Luke Taylor 25.13 (BB time) in the 50 free; 1:11.73 in the 100 fly; 2:41.10 in the 200 IM; 56.61 (BB time) in the 100 free.

Members of the Hereford HammerHead Swim Team include Kylee Brorman, Carlos Chavez, Avery Dance, Drew Dance, Noah Elam, Christopher

Florez Romero, Sebastian Molina, Lynlee Spinhirne, Luke Taylor, and Max Vredeveld. The two coaches are Christine Miller and Julia Worthy.

The HammerHeads will resume their competitive season in September.

The HammerHeads were formed in January 2012 and offer competitive swimming for kids ages 6-18. For more information, call Josserand Aquatic Center.

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VALDEZ: FROM PAGE 6

Aside from what Valdez can do on the field, it may be more of the intangible aspects of the game that will serve him better in college, according to Whiteface coach Don DeLozier.

“He is a tremendous worker,” DeLozier said. “He really cares his legacy and what he leaves behind at this school.

“He is an incredible teammate, and that is quickly identified by others. He works extremely hard for the benefit of others and the team, not himself.”

The 6-0, 225-pound center was the anchor of a potent Whiteface offensive line this season.

After several seasons of struggling to maintain a rushing attack, Valdez Facing a perfect throw through a cloud of dust, Whiteface pinch runner Gunner Head is out trying to swipe second during the first inning of Tuesday’s loss to Randall.

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Neither received much help as the Whiteface offense continued to struggle.

Shutout twice in the last three outings and getting no hits in the game in which they scored

their only run during that stretch, the Herd came up with only 4 base knocks Tuesday.

After the first 10 Whitefaces were set down in order, Mitchell Carnahan singled in the fourth, but was immediately cut down on an Altman double-play ball to end the inning.

Dodge DeLozier singled

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Castillo struck out 14 – including 12 of the first 16 batters.

Completing a season sweep of Plainview with the win, the Lady Herd is closing in on securing a playoff spot.

At 7-2 in the district through Tuesday, they trail league-leading Canyon (7-0) by two games, but are two games ahead of threeway tie at 5-4 between Amarillo, Randall and Plainview.

With the Lady Sandies visiting Hereford for a Friday game, after press time, the Lady Whitefaces could essentially nail down a

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with two outs in the fifth, but was thrown out at third when Bryce Simnacher followed with a hit.

The final hit came from Ray Ramirez with one out in the seventh.

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postseason berth with a win.

“We are doing well, but we still have more to work on,” Marquez said. “We need to work on attacking early with our sticks and continue to pound.

“We have big target on our backs in the second round [through district]. We need to get better each game, push forward and not take any team lightly in order to get the highest seed. Being 7-2 only means we need to keep pushing, turn the page and get to work.”

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and the line opened holes for the Herd to gain 2,330 yards and score 31 touchdowns on the ground this past season – including a district-leading 1,569 yards and 21 rushing TDs by Seth Dixon.

In addition, the team’s four leading rushers all averaged more than 4.4 yards per carry.

“His ability to keep his poise in game situations is tremendous,” DeLozier said of what made Valdez the linchpin of the line. “Plus, he has the uncanny ability to control the huddle.”

While knowing he will be a lineman at Wayland, Valdez is not sure which position he will fill.

Given a preference though, he wants to stay in the middle of things.

“I really like playing center,” Valdez said. “I love to

make the blocking calls and command the line. I like to lead.”

Valdez becomes the fourth Whiteface to sign a football scholarship this year – the most ever from a single season during DeLozier’s tenure at Hereford High School.

Ironically, the other three are all linemen, and two of them joined Valdez on the offensive front.

All-District first-team guard Bryce Simnacher was the first to ink when he agreed to attend NAIA Dordt College in Iowa in November.

NCAA National Signing Day saw festivities at HHS as offensive tackle Logan Butler and defensive end Sergio “Gumby” Cruz signed with Division II Eastern New Mexico and Texas A&MCommerce, respectively.