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2 Texans should defend free speech from a bad bill in the Legislature.

3 Donley County 4-H teams do well at the district contest.

6 The Broncos beat Wellington, 11-2.

8 And Clarendon city officials attend a quarterly TML meeting.

All this and much more as The Enterprise reports in this week’s awesome edition!

Bond drops county suit Constable Randy Bond’s

legal action against the Donley County Commissioners’ Court ended abruptly last week.

Bond’s attorney, Vincent E. Nowak, filed a Notice of Nonsuit on Friday bringing a close to the cause less than a month after it was filed, according to attorney Landon Lambert.

“Constable Bond’s decision to dismiss his case was a wise one in light of the law,” Lambert said. “The Donley County Commissioners Court, by and through its members, looks forward to attempting to work through these issues without the need for further litigation.”

Lambert serves as the Donley County Attorney but was hired by the county in a personal capacity to represent the commissioners’ court in this suit with another elected official.

Bond, who serves Precincts 3&4, was seeking a “reasonable salary” for his office. According to the original suit, Bond’s predecessor earned “roughly $22,000” but the latest budget puts that salary at “roughly $2,000.”

The position became vacant when former constable Doug Wright resigned in January 2021.

Commissioners took no action to fill the vacancy, and Bond ran for the office and was elected in November 2022. He then took the oath of office in January to fill the remaining two years of Wright’s term.

Baseball sign-ups to be this week

The Clarendon Baseball Association will hold sign-ups for T-ball and coach pitch this Wednesday & Thursday, April 26 and April 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bronco Gym. T-ball players must be ages 5 (must be 5 by May 1) and 6 and coach pitch players must be ages 7 and 8.

Future Kindergarten kids can visit school Clarendon Elementary will be holding Future Kindergarten Visitation on Thursday, May 11th, from 10-11:30 a.m. Future students will visit the classroom and be served a free lunch. If you know of a child who will be 5 by September 1, 2023, please call the Elementary Office (806-3107760) with their name, phone number, and mailing address.

Christ’s Kids taking donations for meals

The Christ’s Kids Ministry is accepting donations to help fund its summer meal program, which provides lunches for local kids five days a week. Those interested in helping with this expense can call Ted Shaller at 806-277-0562.

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District Champions

The Clarendon Lady Broncos secured their first softball district championship trophy in 13 years after they defeated Sanford-Fritch last week. The Ladies have a bye in the first round of playoffs. When the playoff game is scheduled, that information will be posted on ClarendonLive.com and Facebook.com/TheEnterprise COURTESY PHOTO / ADELITA ELAM

Early voting underway in 3 elections Early voting began April 24 and will continue through Tuesday, May 2, for the cities of Clarendon and Hedley and for Clarendon CISD. CCISD voters will select two school board members from three candidates – Mike Word and Ginnie Siefkas and incumbent Chrisi Tucek.

Clarendon will vote on reauthorizing the one-quarter cent sales tax for street maintenance, which raises about $60,000 per year for streets but must be renewed periodically by voters. The ballot also includes the unopposed candidacies of Mayor Jacob Fangman and Aldermen Terri Floyd and Eulaine McIntosh.

Hedley has six candidates for three positions on the city council - incumbents Trisha Chambless, Alicia Hanes, and Jennifer Floyd and challengers Christine Coyle, Calvin Holland, and Tanya White Gibson Polling for the City of Clarendon and CCISD is in the Donley County Courthouse Annex from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Hedley voters cast ballots at Hedley City Hall from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Election Day will be May 6.

Preserving a Legacy Pratt continues tradition of service at local clinic

By Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

Dr. Dustin Pratt’s passion for rural medicine and his entrepreneurial spirit led him to purchase the Clarendon Family Medical Center, and now six months into his ownership, he’s working hard to continue the legacy of the clinic.

“Our first goal is to continue Dr. John Howard’s services to the community in the best way we can and, of course, to make a profit,” Pratt said. “But most of all we’re here to serve.”

Pratt didn’t set out to own a rural clinic, but as an employee with the Childress Regional Medical Center, he was a liaison to the Childress County Hospital District Board when Dr. Howard approached them last year about possibly buying his clinic.

After 40 years of practicing medicine and 24 years operating the clinic here, Howard was looking for a retirement strategy that would ensure the continuation of the Clarendon Family Medical Center.

Ultimately, the Childress board decided that while owning the Clarendon clinic might be a good business move, it wasn’t consistent with the purpose of that county’s hospital district.

“It wasn’t what they were called to do or their mission,” Pratt said, “but it planted a seed, and eventually I reached out to Dr.

Howard. It was a great opportunity, and I understood the plea that Dr. Howard was making. It was the perfect storm that the good Lord put together.”

Dustin Pratt is an Abilene native whose family settled there after his grandfather’s service in World War II. He attended Abilene Christian University and then went to medical school at Texas Tech University. He spent a decade in Lubbock and did his residency there, but then a rural health rotation in Childress changed everything.

“I fell in love with it there,” he said. “It met my lifestyle and my hobbies, and so Childress bought out my contract with Covenant [Hospital in Lubbock] in 2008. Fifteen years into my practice, I loved what I was doing, but I yearned for more.”

It was that entrepreneurial nagging at him. Pratt has business interests outside of medicine, but he also had an interest in the business side of medicine. That wasn’t an option in Childress. The opportunity Dr. Howard presented was the perfect fit. Moreover, Pratt said he rural medicine is not just a career; it’s his ministry.

“Any job can be your ministry,” Pratt said. “This feels like a calling to me.”

Keeping the Clarendon clinic open and available to serve the

A team committed to rural health - Dr. Dustin Pratt stands with Devah Pittman and Kathryn Broussard at the Clarendon Family Medical Center.

ENTERPRISE PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK needs of Donley County and the surrounding area is the utmost concern.

“I understand the clinic’s place, and I understand people’s desire not to have to go to the city to see a doctor,” Pratt said. “I get it. We’re all West Texas people, and I’m a small-town guy.”

Pratt will continue to live in Childress with his family. He and his wife, Eileen, were high school sweethearts, and she is a nurse for Childress Home Health. Together they have three children – Darren, 18; Dylan, 16; and Emarie, 4.

Pratt is still working on finding the balance between his Childress duties and his new role as the owner and medical supervisor of the clinic here. He’s grateful for the local

staff and especially for physician’s assistant Devah Pittman and nurse practitioner Kathryn Broussard.

“They are so good,” he said, “and we want to continue to be competitive to keep them here. They are both happy here.”

Pratt has also hired another nurse practitioner, Peter Jones, who has worked in Childress for about 20 years. Jones is working on Mondays in Clarendon and will continue to work evenings in Childress.

Pratt is also looking for technological improvements that will help improve not only the business operations of the clinic but also the care patients receive.

Adopting electronic medical records (EMR), for example, is improving communications with

doctors in cities, making billing more efficient, and opening extra Medicare options to seniors with more than one medical condition.

It also speeds referrals, helps keep track of medicines and possible interactions and side effects, and improves placing prescriptions.

“Mike’s Pharmacy is set up to receive it, and it takes the bad handwriting out of the equation,” Pratt said.

Pratt looks forward to many years of serving the Clarendon community and being part of activities here.

“I’ve enjoyed my time here,” Pratt said. “I have felt very welcome. It’s a great community, and its great to have community support.”

CC rodeo advances to NFR again

The Clarendon College Men’s rodeo team emerged as the secondplace team in the Southwest Region by a mere 36.67 points once the dust had settled this past weekend in Stephenville’s Lone Star Arena after a hard-fought battle.

The top two teams as well as the top three individuals in each event in the final standings will advance on to the College National Finals Rodeo.

The Bulldogs were edged out

by Western Texas College and followed by Tarleton State University and Texas Tech University in the third and fourth spots.

In the bareback riding, Sam Petersen won the event by winning first in the long round with an 83.5 ride and third in the short round with his 80-point ride. Weston Patterson placed fifth in the long round with 76 points but drew a rank one in the short round and failed to make the

The CC Men’s Rodeo Team is headed to the College NFR. eight second whistle while Boyce Kraut finished fifth in the average with his 70- and 54-point rides.

Petersen held on to his number one spot in the standings to earn the Southwest Region Bareback Champion title.

Dylan Hancock brought home the Southwest Region Saddle Bronc Champion title while Slade Keith finished the year in third place. Han-

cock won second in the long round with an 80-point ride and was third in both the short round and the average with his 79.5-point ride. Talon Elshere was fourth in the average with his 77 and 78.5 rides while Slade Keith finished fifth in the average with 77.5- and 75-point rides.

Cauy Masters also made it back to the short round with his 76 point See ‘Rodeo’ on page 3.

Statebound

Clarendon High School took 15 students to West Texas A&M University April 21 for UIL Academic Regional competition in ten events and three students advanced. Cate Word, Davin Mays, and Avery Halsey advanced finishing respectively first in Ready Writing, first in Feature Writing, and second in Copy Editing. The State Meet will be May 17-18 in Austin. Toby Leeper finished fourth in Science and is an alternate to State.

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Don’t mess with Texas’ anti-SLAPP

By Will Creeley

When it comes to criticizing the powerful or politically connected, the First Amendment protects the little guy. No matter who you are or how much money you have in the bank, you have the right to speak your mind. Because the Founders knew all too well the danger of granting the government the power to decide who can and cannot speak, the First Amendment was designed to shield speakers from government retribution.

But these days, the government isn’t the only Goliath, and direct censorship isn’t the only way to silence dissent. Over time, the rich and powerful learned a new way to shut up their detractors: forcing them to fight off flimsy lawsuits. By burying critics in a blizzard of costly litigation, would-be censors were able to increase the financial stakes of speaking out – even when the claims filed weren’t worth the paper they were printed on.

These strategic lawsuits against public participation – SLAPPs, for short – threaten our national commitment to freedom of expression and an informed citizenry. What good are First Amendment rights if exercising them means having to shell out for a lawyer to defend against a meritless lawsuit?

So in 2011, former Governor Rick Perry signed “anti-SLAPP” legislation, the Texas Citizen Participation Act, into law. It allows Texans named in lawsuits to secure quick dismissals from state courts if the claim against them is based on their exercise of First Amendment rights, while still allowing plaintiffs who can demonstrate they have meritorious claims to proceed.

Put simply, the TCPA allows a speaker threatened by a bogus suit to ask the court for a quick reality check: Are the claims against me legitimate, or is the plaintiff just trying to shut me up? If it’s the latter, the court can save defendants a lot of time and money with a speedy dismissal, preserving their ability to speak their minds without fear of going broke.

Texas should be proud to be a national leader in protecting the rights of its residents to stand up and speak out. Other states nationwide have looked to the TCPA in passing their own anti-SLAPP laws. But a proposed amendment to the TCPA now making its way through the state legislature, SB 896, would seriously undermine the law’s vital protections.

The TCPA arms innocent Texans with the means to fight back by filing an anti-SLAPP motion before spending a fortune on legal fees in pre-trial filings and discovery. Because protecting free speech is so important, if a court rejects a defendant’s anti-SLAPP motion, the TCPA allows for an immediate appeal – and while it’s being heard, the proceedings are stayed.

That pause in the action spares defendants from having to fight off a potentially meritless lawsuit in two courts at the same time.

But SB 896 would change that, denying defendants a stay when the court deems their anti-SLAPP motion untimely, frivolous, or subject to an exemption. That tweak might sound reasonable at first blush.

But determining whether an anti-SLAPP is untimely, frivolous, or exempt involves tough questions of law – questions that trial courts regularly answer incorrectly.

Deciding whether an anti-SLAPP motion is “frivolous” or exempted by statute is no cakewalk for judges. It involves close questions in an evolving area of the law. And even what one might assume to be the most straightforward grounds for denial – timeliness – has proven tricky. In every Texas Supreme Court ruling on timeliness, the lower court’s determination was reversed.

Add it up, and there’s a real chance a trial court’s anti-SLAPP denial won’t stand up after review.

So requiring a speaker to argue these questions on appeal while simultaneously proceeding with discovery in trial court means they’re wasting time and racking up billable hours on two fronts, fighting what might well prove to be a nonsense lawsuit. Even if the speaker wins on appeal, they’ve still lost time and treasure they shouldn’t have, just for exercising their First Amendment rights. That’s exactly the result the TCPA was meant to prevent.

This isn’t an obscure legal threat. If passed, SB 896’s amendment to the TCPA would have real-world consequences for everyday Texans across the political spectrum who dare to criticize the powerful or wealthy.

And no matter what news outlet you rely on, journalists are prime targets for lawsuits filed by powerful interests wishing they’d write about something else.

In today’s balkanized political climate, small, independent outfits on the right and the left are particularly vulnerable.

The First Amendment protects everyone’s right to participate in public debates, not just those with money or power. The TCPA bulletproofs the exercise of that right against bad-faith litigation from would-be censors. Because it would gut the TCPA – a powerful protection for all Texans – lawmakers should resoundingly reject SB 896.

Will Creeley is the legal director of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

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April 27, 2023

Mexicans celebrate Cortina as hero Mexican-born Juan Cortina grew up in the Nueces Strip at a time when the Strip was claimed by both Mexico and the United States. Because of its uncertain political status, this “no-man’s land” between the Rio Grande and Nueces River attracted numerous entrepreneurs and scalawags who came to profit from the situation. In that environment, the red-bearded Cortina learned to hate the Anglos, especially land-grabbers who robbed Mexican families, including Cortina’s mother, of their properties.

Charlie Stillman, of Brownsville, was a local political boss and land-grabber who Cortina particularly hated.

Cortina became somewhat of a gang leader, leading raids throughout the area and killing several Anglos in the process. In July 1859, Stillman hired Bob Shears as city marshall with a charge to go out and arrest Cortina and his gang. Prudently waiting for Cortina to come to him, Shears got his opportunity on July 13. Coming into Brownsville, Cortina and three of his men went into a cantina near Market Plaza, and another of his men, Pedro Juarado, went into a saloon across the street. Sending word to his deputies to come muy pronto, Shears decided to start with the lone man in the saloon, Juarado, but as he went in, Cortina saw from across the street what was about to happen. In a flash, Cortina dashed outside, mounted his big stallion, and rode right into the saloon. Shears, in the process of disarming Juarado, didn’t have a chance.

Firing twice, Cortina brought Shears down. Then scooping up Juarado, Cortina rode his horse back out through the bat-wing doors and into the plaza where he shattered the plate glass window of Stillman’s office with another shot.

The posse refused to take action, so another posse was recruited under the

sheriff, a man named Brown, who was also a long-time friend of Cortina. Going with this new posse to Cortina’s strong- tales of the old west hold at Rancho by george u. hubbard Santa Rita, about seven miles out of Brownsville, Sheriff Brown had to confront Cortina alone as the posse refused to ride onto the property. After a friendly exchange of words, Cortina refused to come to Brownsville to be tried by Stillman’s judge and jury. Sheriff Brown went back to Brownsville empty-handed.

Over the next few weeks, men flocked to Cortina by the hundreds.

Mexicans, Anglo sympathizers, and adventurers in general joined his growing band, anxious to wreak vengeance on the oppressors of the defenseless Mexican families in the Strip. Cortina had a list of land-grabbers with whom he wanted to deal personally, and because the citizens of Brownsville would not deliver these people to him, he invaded the town in October of 1859. Cortina and his band captured Fort Brown from the US Cavalry, occupied the city hall and all other government buildings, and methodically sacked the city.

Cortina particularly wanted to find the designated land-grabbers, but they had already fled the area.

The Americans in Brownsville frantically appealed to General Alejandro Carvajal and his Mexican forces across the Rio Grande, and they came to the rescue. Retreating to his Rancho Santa Rita, Cortina successfully fought off an attempt by Texas Rangers to subdue him.

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several Texas towns, and the US Army ordered Brevet-Colonel Robert E. Lee to take command of all these forces.

Before Lee could do so, however, his orders were changed and he was sent to Harper’s Ferry, in what is now West Virginia, to take command in the John Brown affair. Lee returned to Texas in early 1860 and organized an unsuccessful pursuit of Cortina.

In a battle with the combined US forces, Cortina and his men were again the victors. Then marching northward, Cortina captured Edinburg and then Rio Grande City on Christmas Eve, 1859.

On the following day, Christmas Day, Cortina made the mistake of ordering a fiesta for his men. While they consumed barbeque and mescal, over a thousand U. S. soldiers and Texas Rangers struck the unprepared band and thoroughly decimated them. Cortina and a small number of survivors fled to safety across the Rio Grande. From his new headquarters on the Mexican side of the river, Cortina and his men made sporadic raids into the United States, stealing over 900,000 head of cattle before Captain Lee McNelly and another group of Texas Rangers permanently broke up the band fifteen years later in 1875.

Despite being overcome by the Anglos, Cortina remained a hero to the Mexicans throughout the ensuing years.

He was elected mayor of Matamoros and then governor of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. He won further fame by fighting against the French puppet, Maximilian. Aspiring to become president of Mexico, he was finally beaten by his first cousin, Porfirio Diaz. Juan Cortina is still remembered on both sides of the Rio Grande.

George U. Hubbard is an author and a former resident of Clarendon.

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LETTERS

Man takes up skydiving in his 90s I’m sure Will Rogers was a friendly guy, even if the quote usually attributed to him has been taken out of context.

During an interview, he mentioned prominent men he’d met, all of whom he liked. (Lesser guys weren’t referenced.)

This observation aside, I have a friend whose admirers feel as strongly about him as Rogers seemed to feel about others. He rises “sunny side up,” and his positive outlook on life is both refreshing and infectious.

His name is Eddie Janek. He is as beloved immensely, this bona fide hero in Galveston, his home for some 80 years. He’s observing his 96th birthday come April 28. To celebrate, he’s jumping out of an airplane – the fourth time since his 90th birthday…. ***** I met him a dozen or so years ago, thanks to a mutual friend. Eddie is from a share-cropping family near West, and his upbringing redefines “hardscrabble.”

A veteran of the US Navy and WW II service, he fibbed a bit to enlist. He was 15 years of age, weighed 98 pounds and stood 5-1. Understanding that Eddie desperately wanted to serve, the doctor said, “I’ve never done this before, but I’m changing your numbers to 17, 110 and 5-2.”

He never met his father, and was reared by his mother and other relatives.

He could easily have viewed his first naval vessel as a cruise ship, since he had his own bunk, first toothbrush and “indoor” plumbing.

Eddie rememberslong-ago experiences. One was provided by “mean old” Uncle John, who allowed him to listen to The Lone Ranger on radio if he first

gathered 100 ears of corn, shucked them, then fed the hogs.

“Before he died, I thanked him for that lesson,” by don newbury Eddie said.

He also remembers stuffing two chickens into a tow sack, selling them to a West grocer for 15 cents. Proceeds would buy his ticket to the Best Theater, a box of popcorn and a comic book…. ***** He learned life lessons well, always learning and always working. To many, he is “Mr. Galveston.” To others, he is “Mr. Baseball,” a testimony to his many years spent managing teenage baseball teams. Some call him “a county commissioner who would listen.” And for thousands like me, he is a revered figure with an ever-widening circle of friends…. ***** He knows that some of his derringdo feats baffle his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, perhaps well beyond head-shaking.

A widower since 2015, Eddie defends his aerial observance by pointing out that he jumps in tandem with a guy who has made more than 8,000 jumps.

Smiling, he adds that his jumping partner is “shorter than he is,” a claim he can’t often make. (Previous jumps have been from 12,000, 14,000 and 16,000

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feet, and if winds permit, this jump will be from 18,000 feet.)…. ***** He has always recognized baseball talent when he sees it. In the early 60s, his team qualified for the state teenage baseball tournament. He was allowed to add a player he’d seen during the season.

Eddie selected a hard-throwing pitcher from Alvin, who had to cancel hours before the first game.

The player, Nolan Ryan, explained that he had signed with the New York Mets hours earlier…. ***** Every bit as memorable when we cruise from Galveston are the short visits with Eddie. His memory amazes, his generosity abounds and his frequent smiles light up his face.

To say he’s beloved in Galveston is an understatement. Accompanying him to a restaurant – or merely walking down the street – means witnessing his acceptance of thanks and greetings from friends along the way. They want to express appreciation repeatedly, often for guidance or assistance rendered generations earlier. One was a former player, thankful for Eddie serving as his coach and mentor some 50 years ago.

Little wonder that a few years back, Eddie and several other Galveston leaders were honored when the city opened a new baseball complex…. *****

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Donley County 4-H members compete at District 1 Mon - Fri @ Donley County 4-H members showcased their talents at the spring District 1 contests last Friday with outstanding results.

In the senior division of horse judging, the team comprising Laney Gates, Brenna Ellis, Maloree Wann, and Bryce Williams secured the first position overall and qualified for the state-level contest.

They also clinched the first position in reasons.

Individually results were: Gracie Ellis 1st Overall, 2nd in Rea-

sons; Brenna Ellis 2nd Overall, 5th Reasons; Maloree Wann 3rd Overall, 4th Reasons; Laney Gates 6th Overall, 1st Reasons; Bryce Williams 7th Overall, 6th Reasons and MaryJo Dushay 10th Overall, 10th Reasons.

In the Intermediate Division, Makynna Williams finished 2nd Overall and 2nd in Reasons.

In the Junior Division, the team was first Overall and first in Reasons. Team members and their individual placings were Emma Howard 1st Overall and 1st Reasons; Teagan

Chesser 2nd Overall, 3rd Reasons and Kassie Askew 3rd Overall, 2nd Reasons.

In Livestock Judging in the Intermediate Division, the team was 6th Overall and 3rd in Reasons.

Team members and their individual placings were Parker Haynes 7th Overall, 13th Reasons; Hudson Howard 13th Overall, 16th Reasons and Ronan Howard 46th Overall, 14th Reasons.

In the Livestock Junior Division, the team was 11th Overall and

5th in Reasons. Team members and individual placings were Hunter Wann 28th Overall, 12th Reasons, Jensyn Lewis 32nd, Jace Conway 43rd and Ainslie Lewis 49th.

In Public Speaking, Teagan Chesser was 1st place in Junior Division; Emily McCurdy was 1st place the Intermediate Division; and Laney Gates participated in the Senior Division.

McCurdy was also 1st place in the Talent Showcase Musical/Instrumental Division.

WT Launches National Fellowship for Rural Leaders Scholars from around the country have been selected for the inaugural class of West Texas A&M University’s Rural Community Leaders Fellowship.

The RCL Fellowship – a program of the educational leadership doctoral program of WT’s Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences—is an opportunity to identify and recognize particularly talented and service-oriented rural leaders after their dedication and effectiveness has been proven in the field.

“We are so fortunate to learn from these proven leaders who bring a wealth of practical experience, real-world insights, and a deep understanding of the complexities of leadership,” said Dr. Shanna Peeples, WT’s Dr. John G. O’Brien Distinguished Chair in Education and co-creator, with Dr. Brad Johnson, of the RCL Fellowship. “Rural communities offer a rich tapestry of social, economic and cultural diversity that is essential for understanding the complexities of modern society. Research in rural communities can help to address longstanding inequalities and promote cross-sector solutions, making it a crucial area of study for researchers and policymakers alike.”

An appointment gives educators the opportunity to pass on their hard-won wisdom to the next gen-

eration of rural leaders through collaboration with doctoral students and other fellows. This professional partnership will deepen the understanding of the doctoral faculty regarding rural communities, said Johnson, a clinical professor of education.

“Our doctoral students will benefit from the powerful combination of wisdom from our Fellows and cutting-edge research. We believe that this innovative synthesis is the key to unlocking the full potential of the next generation of leaders for our rural communities,” Johnson said.

“The RCL Fellowship provides a means to pass the lessons learned in the field directly to the next generation of rural leaders.”

During their one-year appointment, RCL fellows are connected with the WT educational leadership program in ways that further the effectiveness of future rural leaders through research, education and practice.

They participate in a summit in which they will respond to a national rural research agenda with six focal areas of health and wellness; partnerships and community relationships; spatial and educational equity; teacher and leader preparation, recruitment and retention; college and career pathways; and policy and funding.

The summit will gather and clarify these topics as they apply to

rural regions. This work will culminate in a report that will share the practical strategies, areas of research and implications for practice for implementing effective responses to the most critical needs.

The 2023 summit is set for April 25 and 26 in Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center, 720 S. Tyler St. Fellows receive an honorarium, travel expenses to the RCL Summit, recognition in published reports and the University website, and a certificate of acknowledgment.

The inaugural cohort of fellows was selected in March.

Nominees for the next class of fellows are being accepted now.

Nominees should have 10 or more years in leadership positions, including five or more years in a single, rural community, and they should be nominated by another rural leader.

Rural-serving superintendents and college/university presidents are always eligible, and rural hospital CEOs and heads of rural-focused nonprofit organizations may be included when the research topic might be enhanced by their inclusion.

The inaugural class of fellows include: Dr. Reginald T. Eggleston, superintendent of Geary County Schools Unified School District 475 in Junction City, Kansas; Adán Estrada, superintendent of Cimarron

Municipal Schools in New Mexico; Dr. Jud Hicks, retired president of Frank Phillips College in Borger; Joy Hofmeister, retired Oklahoma state superintendent of public instruction; Dr. Bill Holda, executive search consultant for Association of Community College Trustees; Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, president of Mojave Community College in Kingman, Arizona; Dr. Tanya Larkin, Region 16 Education Service Center executive director; Dr. Linda Lujan, president emeritus of Lamar Community College in Lamar, Colorado; Dr. Scott R. Mickelsen, owner of New Heights Consulting in Lima, Montana; and Dr. John Skretta, Educational Service Unit 6 administrator in Milford, Nebraska.

WT’s fully online Ed.D. degree program was launched in 2018, preparing educational leaders for rural schools and those in higher education and educational organizations.

The Rural Community Leaders Fellowship is one way in which WT excels as a Regional Research University, the primary goal of the University’s long-range plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.

That plan is fueled by the historic, $125 million One West comprehensive fundraising campaign.

To date, the five-year campaign — which publicly launched in September 2021 — has raised more than $120 million.

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Weston Patterson also qualified for the short round in the steer wrestling, tying for third, fourth and fifth in the long round with a 4.5 second run while placing fifth in the short round and average with a 5.3 second run. Hadley Miller’s hazing horse was voted as the Men’s Horse of the Year.

Coach Bret Franks would like to thank the Clarendon College administration, faculty, and board as well as the community for their continued support.

“We would not have had the success we’ve had over the past several years without it,” Franks said.

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April 28 & 29

John Wick: Chapter 4 • 7:30 p.m. • Mulkey Theater

April 30

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April 28

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May 18

Donley County Senior Citizens Bingo Night • 5:30 p.m.

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Donley County Senior Citizens

Mon: Spaghetti/meatballs, garden salad, garlic toast, sliced peaches, iced tea/2% milk.

Tues: Chicken strips, gravy, macaroni & cheese, potato wedges, garden salad, whole wheat roll, sliced peaches, iced tea/2% milk.

Wed: Roast, gravy, baked potatoes, spinach, whole wheat roll, banana pudding, iced tea/2% milk.

Thurs: BBQ beef on a bun, buttered carrots, black eyed peas, whole wheat roll, iced tea/2% milk.

Fri: Sliced ham, buttered carrots, buttered carrots, black eyed peas, whole wheat roll, apple crisp, iced tea/2% milk.

Hedley Senior Citizens

Mon: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, buttered peas & carrots, chocolate chip cookies, iced tea/2% milk.

Tue: Baked parmesan fish, baked beans, buttered carrots, apple crumble, wheat roll, iced tea/2% milk.

Wed: Sweet & sour chicken, fried rice, broccoli, almond cookies, wheat roll, iced tea/2% milk.

Thurs: John Wayne Casserole, Chuckwagon, corn, Robert Redford dessert, apricots, iced tea/2% milk.

Fri: Pork Chile Verde, cilantro rice, Mexican squash, refried beans, pina colada cupcakes, flour tortilla, iced tea/2% milk.

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Breakfast Mon: Sausage kolache, cheese stick, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Tues: Breakfast sandwich, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Wed: Waffle, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Thu: Stuffed bagel, cheese stick, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Fri: French toast, sausage, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Lunch Mon: Cheeseburger, beans, corn, fruit, milk.

Tues: Chicken n waffles, veggie cup, potatoes, fruit, milk.

Wed: Fish, mac & cheese, carrots, squash, grapes, fruit, milk.

Thu: Breaded mozzarella sticks, tomato cup, salad, fruit, milk.

Fri: Xtreme burrito, corn, cucumbers, cookie, fruit, milk.

The Clarendon Enterprise • April 27, 2023

West Texas Exiles to play Wellington’s Ritz

The West Texas Exiles will play the Ritz Theatre in Wellington at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, fusing the best of the Austin sound with the wide-open spaces of West Texas.

The five-piece band is made up of veteran musicians who migrated to Austin in recent years. They came together just as Texas music was emerging from the dark days of social distancing and closed venues and have quickly gained a following in Austin and beyond.

Driven by the vocals of El Paso native Marco Gutierrez and Amarillo’s Daniel Davis, the Exiles are completed by the Lubbock-bred combination of drummer Trinidad Leal, bassist Eric Harrison and mandolinist/singer/songwriter Colin

Gilmore.

The Exiles released their first EP, Volume I, in February and made their first appearance at South by Southwest in March. Their first single, “New Moon Foe,” coincided with a tour through West Texas almost a year ago. The second single, “Hotel Tomorrow,” was released this year and evokes the ghosts of southwestern Americana at its snakebit best. But it’s the eponymous track “Exile” where the group’s intentions are declared most strikingly. This band of outsiders aren’t just waltzing across Texas, they are riding into the sunset in search of new horizons “while I still got my boots on my feet.”

The May 4 show marks the

CIDS Trustees accept resignation of Jacob Diaz Clarendon CISD Trustees renewed several contracts and approved a new school safety project during its regular meeting on April 10.

The board met in closed session for 26 minutes before returning to vote on several personnel motions.

Trustees accepted the resignation of Jacob Diaz, and a motion was approved to offer professional support staff contracts to the following: Buffie Smith and Vernon Noble.

Professional elementary teacher contracts were offered to Julie Gates, Jennifer Martinez, Kilee Molloy, Paige Roberts, Kasey Bell, Courtney D’Costa, Anne Dushay, Jill Frausto, Medina Gribble, Kara Hill, Eurena Marcum, BJ Owens, Jennifer Robinson, Melanie Shelton, Jennifer Tubbs, Brandi Wann, Leslie White,

Amber Williams, and Madison Younger. Wes Hatley abstained from voting on Jennifer Robinson.

Contracts for professional junior high teacher contracts were offered to Amanda Martindale, Charyssa Woodcook, Kalen Grahn, Carrie Linquist, Alix Snure, Carrie Moss, Brittany Monds, Rachel Houston, and Lisa Grahn.

Professional high school teacher contracts were offered to Christopher Burrell, Kimberly Harper, Timothy Leeper, Boston Hudson, Tracy Huseman, Korey Conkin, Brad Elam, Yancy Molloy, Christi Benson, Adelita Elam, Tina Lacey, Tammi Lewis, Terri Luna, Christopher Woodcook, Evie Wright, and Elizabeth Zongker No action was taken on J.W. Clark.

The board also approved the

bid for safety film installation for campus windows and doors.

Trustees also voted to approve the Trust Deeds for Trust Property in the City of Howardwick as presented; to approve the purchase of a used pickup truck for the maintenance/grounds department; and to approve the additions/revisions/ deletions of (LOCAL) policies EI, EIA, EIC, and EIE resulting from the TASB Policy Review Session with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Services.

Administrative reports were presented by Athletic Director Aaron Wampler, Elementary Principal Cynthia Bessent, CJH Principal Jenifer Pigg, CHS Principal John Moffett, Counselor Jenae Ashbrook, Federal Programs Coordinator Jen Bellar, and Superintendent Jarod Bellar.

Ivy inducted to Phi Kappa Phi at ASU

Angelo State University’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) national honor society recently inducted its spring 2023 class of 47 new student members, including Minde Ivy formerly of Clarendon, TX, during a special initiation ceremony in the Houston Harte University Center.

PKP is the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for students in all academic disciplines. Invitations to join PKP are Golden Needles Quilters working on the Americana quilt were extended to juniors in the top 7.5% Dortha Reynolds, Sharon Shaller, Janan Koontz, Frances Smith, of their class, and to seniors and graduate students in the top 10 perTiny Alderson, and Gay Cole.

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Breakfast Mon: Pancakes, bacon, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Tues: Breakfast combo, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Wed: Breakfast pizza, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Thu: Oatmeal, cinnamon toast, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Fri: Donut holes, sausage, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Lunch Mon: Country fried steak, roll, potatoes, okra, strawberries, gravy, fruit, milk.

Tues: Tex Mex stack, beans, carrots, salsa, hot cinnamon apples, sherbet, fruit, milk.

Wed: Pizza, garden salad, green beans, peaches, milk.

Thu: Popcorn chicken, corn, crunchy broccoli salad, apples, roll, cookies, milk.

Fri: Chili cheese hot dog, fries, tomato cup, snowball salad, milk.

Exiles’ first appearance on the Ritz stage. The historic theater opened in 1929 as the first “talking” movie theater in Wellington and was restored and reopened in 2007. It is operated by the nonprofit Wellington Ritz Theatre Inc. board of directors. In addition to serving as a first-class performance venue, the Ritz screens first-run movies weekly.

Tickets for the West Texas Exiles show at the Ritz are on sale now at wellingtonritztheatre.com or by calling (806) 447-0090. The Ritz Theatre is located south of the courthouse square in Wellington at 902 East Ave. More information on the West Texas Exiles can be found at westtexasexiles.com.

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The Golden Needles Quilting Club met Thursday, April 20, at the Donley County Senior Citizens Center.

Work was done on an Americana red, white and blue wall hanging made by Tiny Alderson. Those present were Louella Slater, Dortha Reynolds, Sharon Shaller, Janan Koontz, Frances Smith, Tiny Alderson and Gay Cole.

The next meeting will be held on May 20, when the ladies will begin work creating a Veteran’s Honor Quilt to be presented to a Donley County Veteran during the Clarendon 4th of July Celebration.

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Norma Virginia Bruce, 97, of Clarendon, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in McLean.

C r e mation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Bruce Clarendon.

Norma was born November 8, 1925, in Amarillo, to Roy Everett and Kensey

Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Joe Neal Shadle, officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

Arrangements are under the Haire direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Henry was born August 29, 1937, in Clarksville, Texas, to Elbert and Mildred Haire. He grew up in Memphis. He married Judy Ashcraft

on May 5, 1975. Henry had many jobs. Mechanic, custom farming, meat processer, worked GM truck driver before finally retiring from Donley County services. He loved his family. Spending time watching them having fun and visiting. He loved watching wrestling on TV. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, and a son.

He is survived by his wife, Judy of the home; right children; many grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and even a few great great grandchildren.

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We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Jordon Diego Chavira, 26, of Howardwick, who left us on April 23, Chavira 2023. Jordan was the most gentle soul, the kindest young man with a signature laugh and an affectionate hug that told you how deeply he loved you. Impetuous both at his barber chair, behind the wheel of his mustang and in private life, Jordan made friends and helped people wherever life took him.

He was an amazing man who led an extraordinary life; talented artist and a fun, caring force, he seems to have found the secret to unending optimism and generously spread laughter, joy, and rays of sunshine in the lives of everyone who knew him.

He was the only son of Eddie and Shelly Chavira of Howardwick who are grateful they had the opportunity to be his parents; sister Mariah Capps of Amarillo, Grandson to Lucinda Chavira of Howardwick, Kristen Butler of Visalia, California and Leroy Reed of Amarillo; Great Nephew to Don and Tracy Cornutt of Durango, Colorado, Nephew to Pete Chavira of Fresno, California, Corky and Cindy Butler of Claude, Lori Hudgens and Ian and Brandi Fleming of Fresno, California, Michael Holliman and Brandi Reed, Michael and Amanda Cates and Chris and Shannon Ellis of Amarillo, best friend Jonathon Yanes of Fresno, California, pets Caliber, Katy and Willie and several cousins and countless friends that he supported, entertained and cherished through the years.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers; Pete Chavira and Eugene Butler and his grandmother Mildred Reed. It gives us comfort knowing they have him in their arms now.

Family and friends are welcome to join us for Jordon’s celebration of life. It will be held at the Howardwick City Hall, 245 Rick Husband Blvd. Howardwick, TX 79226 on April 28, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served. Floral arrangements can also be sent to this location.

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(Gold) McDowell. She was a longtime resident of Clarendon, prior to moving here, she lived in Phoenix, Stone Arizona and worked for Motorola.

Donald Norma enjoyed sewing, cooking and Eugene Stone loved her family. She was a member passed from of the Assembly of God Church in this earthly Clarendon. life to be She was preceded in death by with Jesus her parents; eight siblings; and a son, our Lord James Bruce. on Monday, She is survived by her daughApril 17, ters, Sharyn Morrow and Sonyia 2023.

Hill both of Clarendon, Texas; M e m o - Stone daughter-in-law, Michelle Bruce of rial services Clarendon; several grandchildren were held on Saturday, April 22, and great grandchildren and numer2023, at the Clarendon Church of ous nieces and nephews.

Christ with Brad Thompson and Justin Cardwell officiating.

Arrangements are under the Hook Cecil Lee Hook, 88, of direction of Robertson Funeral Clarendon, passed away on SaturDirectors of Clarendon. day, April 22, 2023, in Amarillo.

Don was born December 2, Memorial services will be held 1930, in Prescott, Arizona to Alta at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, Clark Stone and Henry Melton 2023, at the Church of Christ in Stone. He married Virginia (Ginger) Hedley, with Tom Anderson officiatCrocker January 21, 1955, in ing.

Pampa. He had been a resident of Cremation and arrangements Clarendon since 1972. Don was under the direction of Robertson the local Church of Christ preacher Funeral Directors of Clarendon. in Clarendon for seven years. Don Cecil Lee Hook was born in preached full time in Fritch, Austin, Dickens, Texas, on April 12, 1935 Stinnett, Bovina, Fritch again, and to Andrew George and Mary Jane Hobbs, New Mexico. He later did (Williams) Hook.

On December interim preaching at White Deer and 27th, 1954, he married Lillie Baker Hedley. He also taught Bible classes in Snyder, Texas.

He had been a resiat the Colonies Church of Christ. He dent of Clarendon for 43 years where taught a community Bible class for he worked as a welder for most of several years here in Clarendon as his life.

Cecil was a member of the well as in Bovina and Fritch. He was Bible Chair Director at New Mexico Hedley Church of Christ. He enjoyed State University in Las Cruces where playing dominoes, fishing, hunting, he taught Bible for college credit and loved dancing, and was an expert at just about everything he did. also at Clarendon College.

He was preceded in death by He has performed numerous his mother and father; his wife of weddings, funerals, and baptisms.

48 years, Lillie; his brother, Elbert He has preached in 69 churches in Hook; and his sisters Hazel, Delores, gospel meetings, VBS, lectureships, and Lorene. and special classes.

He is survived by his sons Cecil Don operated a sign shop busiHook Jr and wife Barbara of Amaness for many years. He did business rillo; Rick Hook and wife Vickie all over the Panhandle area. He also of Amarillo; Michael Hook and had an art studio. He had a talent for wife Tina of Claude; one daughdrawing and painting. ter, Deanna Gasser of Clarendon; He is preceded in death by his brother Denzil “Hass” Hook; sister, parents; and his two brothers, KenBetty Joe Bittle; ten grandchildren neth Stone and Norman Stone.

He is survived by his wife, and twenty-two great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send Ginger; daughter, Laurie and husdonations to Hedley Church of band, Steve Holcomb, of SweetChrist, PO Box 166, Hedley, TX water; grandchildren, Whitney and 79237. husband, Andrew Lamming, of LubSign the online guestbook at bock, Ashley and husband, Justin www.robertsonfuneral.com Cardwell, of Wichita Falls, and Brady Holcomb and wife, Leslie Ann, of Abilene; and two great- Haire grandchildren, Brooklyn Grace On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Cardwell and Cole Eugene Lam- Henry “Peanut” Haire, loving husming. band, father, and Pawpaw passed Memorials may be sent to the away at the age of 85.

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Broncos take down the Skyrockets, 11-2

By Sandy Anderberg

The Broncos are nearing the end of their regular season with only one game left against Kress on May 2, the Broncos will be looking to go deep in the playoffs.

The 11-1 win over Wellington was led by Tyler Harper on the mound. Harper went the five innings with only two hits, one run, and seven strike-outs. The Broncos went error-free in the game and collected seven hits in the win.

Clarendon took control early in the game and scored two runs off a Wellington error and posted three runs in the opening inning. They would add two more runs in the next two innings before the Skyrockets earned their only score of the game.

A big fifth inning sealed the win for

the Broncos scoring four more runs.

They flexed their muscles at the plate as Colton Caudle, Mason Sims, and Harrison Howard each had RBIs in the inning.

Overall, the Broncos had seven hits, and as many RBIs in the win.

They accumulated six walks and had eight stolen bases with Harper grabbing three and Wilson Ward taking two. Ward was two for two at the plate and Howard, Harper, Levi Gates, Caudle and Sims all mustered one hit in the win.

The Broncos went up against district leader Nazareth later in the week and fell short at 2-3. Clarendon got on the scoreboard first in the opening inning when Naz made an error in the field.

They added another run before

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moving into the next innings. Naz was able to strike in the third and fifth to tie the score at two all. The Broncos held on until the Swifts were able to claim another run in the final inning to get the win.

Howard was on the mound and took the loss for the Broncos.

Howard did a good job and only allowed four hits, while striking out eight.

The team collected three errors in the game, but out hit the Swifts 6-4. They were able to post three stolen bases in the game.

The Broncos will play the Maroon vs White game at home on Friday, April 28, beginning at 4 p.m.

They will travel to Kress May 2 to wrap up their regular season schedule.

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The Lady Broncos have waited 13 years to accomplish what they knew they could do and that was win a District championship. With a seven-inning win over SanfordFritch, the Lady Broncos locked up the title 8-2.

Kennadie Cummins was on the mound and went the distance to get the win throwing 68 strikes in 101 pitches. She recorded six strike-outs, one walk, and only four hits.

The game was not without some uncertain moments beginning in the fourth inning after Baylee Gabel’s single in the first inning a run on the board for Clarendon. Another run gave them the lead at two to zero in the top of the fourth before Fritch took their turn at the plate and scored two for the tie.

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fifth inning on a 1-2 count that scored another run for the Lady Broncos to retake the lead. Fritch struggled to answer in the remaining three inning and could not stop the Lady Broncos in the seventh as they put four fresh runs on the board in the final inning.

The ladies racked up 11 hits with only three errors in the game in their 32 times at the plate.

K. Cummins posted two hits, three runs, and an RBI and Gracie Wilkins had one hit and two runs.

Elyza Rodriguez had a good day at the plate with two hits and one RBI and Tandy Blacksher added an RBI. Tandie Cummins finished with two hits, one run, and two RBIs, while Hayden Elam took care of business with one hit and one run. Mya Edwards stole one base.

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Cummins only allowed Booker two hits in the game and struck out nine batters throwing 42 strikes in 57 pitches.

K. Cummins was able to knock in a homerun in the fourth inning and several ladies had multiple hits in the game. T. Cummins had three hits, one RBI, and two runs, while Elam brought in three runs for the game. Elliot Frausto had one hit and one run in her two times at bat and Blacksher added two hits. The Lady Broncos busted the bases with 13 stolen bases. T. Cummins and Elam led the way with four stolen bases each.

Defensively, Gabel made 10 good plays in the field and the team did not make a single error in the game.

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We had 14 members in person, Sweetheart Laney Gates, two members attending virtually, and one guest this week. Monroe Newhouse was the guest of Lion Anndria Newhouse.

Laney reported that there is just four weeks of school left. Baseball and softball teams are both district champs. Lion Scarlet Estlack reported it is three weeks until college graduation, and Lion John Howard reported the county and the cities of Clarendon and Howardwick are working on improved broadband access.

Lion Machiel Covey reported on downtown revitalization and upcoming interviews for city administrator. Lion Richard Green said the citywide garage sale in Howardwick will be May 20.

DG Roger Estlack reported on the District 2-T1 convention here last Saturday. Boss Lion Landon Lambert and Lion Anndria Newhouse received the Lions Leadership Medals, and Lion Heath Hodge of Canyon received the Presidential Medal. Lion David Dockery received the District Governor’s Special Recognition; and Lions Henry Wyckoff and Gemma Mitchell of the Amarillo Downtown club received Presidential Achievement awards.

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