Archives for January 2006

Clarendon aldermen last week began consideration of a seal coat project on at least ten blocks of streets.

The project came up as part of a roundtable discussion at the board’s January 10 meeting in which aldermen talked about items that need to be addressed in the new calendar year.

The seal coat project, as proposed by OJD Engineering, would involve several cities going together to get a cheaper rate per block. The project would protect and extend the lives of streets that are already paved. The work would be paid for with money budgeted for the vacant city administrator’s position.

“Let’s commit to at least ten blocks and spend $15,000 to $20,000,” Alderman Michael Tibbets said.

Mayor Tex Selvidge said a representative of OJD would be invited to the January 24 meeting to discuss further details.

Aldermen also discussed projects the city had been asked to help with such as work on the ball park and moving dirt for a local church, but the board agreed that the city’s energies needed to be focused on the ongoing street improvements.

In keeping with the street discussion, Alderman Tibbets said a citizen had asked him what the city planned to do about semi-trucks parking on streets once they are paved. The board agreed that the heavy trucks could damage the new streets, and Alderman Mark White suggested that no semi-trucks should be allowed on streets with curb and gutter. Alderman Knorpp agreed, and the board planned to consider this matter further.

Other items of discussion included the city employees’ vacation schedule, which will be discussed further next week after input is gathered from the employees; and a dangerous structure on Third Street, which the city would like to demolish. The city fire marshal will be invited to the next meeting to discuss the condition of the house in question.

Sade Rae Cobb and Paul Goetze exhibited the top animals in the Beef Division during the annual Donley County Junior Livestock Show last Saturday at the Clarendon Community Center.

Cobb’s Grand Champion Steer was purchased by Clarendon Outpost, Clarendon Veterinary Hospital, Floyd’s Automotive Supply, James T. Shelton Law Office, and Community Bank; and Goetze’s Grand Champion Heifer was purchased by Herring Bank Buyer’s Club, including the Herring directors and the Cooke Ranch.

Other top winners were Austin Adams and his Grand Champion Lamb, purchased by Potts & Potts, Shannon Farms, Wishcamper Oil, Frank’s Napa Auto, and Hobbs Earth Moving; Marlee Sargent’s Grand Champion Goat was purchased by K. Huddleston Sales and the Donley County Gin; the Grand Champion Swine shown by Dustin Willyard was purchased by Herring Bank; and Madison Shield’s Grand Champion Gilt was purchased by the Donley County State Bank.

A total of 76 young people from the Donley County 4-H Club and local FFA chapters showed 103 animals. Last year 70 kids showed 97 animals.

As of Monday morning, figures showed the sale brought in approximately $32,500, which is down from the $35,000 raised last year. That number may increase in the final tally as more donations are received.

In the Heifer Division, Paul Goetze received the Senior Showmanship award, and the Junior Showmanship award went to Trevor Cobb. Sade Cobb received the Senior Showmanship in the Steer Division, and Junior Showmanship went to Jayson Pigg.

Dustin Willyard took home the Senior Showmanship honors in the Swine Division, Tres Hommel got the Junior Showmanship honors, and Hanna Hommel received the Peewee Showmanship.

Ty Tubbs received the Senior Showmanship award in the Lamb Division, Kenzie Perryman took home the Junior Showmanship, and Taylor Perryman got the Peewee Showmanship.

The Senior Showmanship in Goats went to Jenci White, the Junior Showmanship went to Marlee Sargent, and Peewee Showmanship was won by Hanna Hommel.

Complete results are as follows:

Lambs: Austin Adams, grand champion; Kenzie Perryman, reserve grand; Tate Stavenhagen, breed champion; Austin Adams, first (class 102); Bradley Watson, second (class 102); Kenzie Perryman, third (class 102); Katie Adams, fourth (class 102); Kenzie Perryman, second and third (class 103); Ty Tubbs, second (class 104); and Ashlyn Tubbs, third (class 104).

Goats: Marlee Sargent, grand champion; Jasie Sargent, reserve grand; Kristin White, first and second (class 201); Kylie Phillips, third (class 201); Skyler White, fourth (class 201); Jenci White, first (class 202); Janae White, second (class 202); Tres Hommel, third (class 202); Kolt Stevenson, fourth (class 202); Zach Sargent, third (class 203); Cedar Stevenson, fourth (class 203); and Maci White, fifth (class 203).

Steers: Sade Rae Cobb, grand champion; Jayson Pigg, reserve grand; Rowdy Speed, breed champion (English); Jacob Pigg, reserve breed (English); Cole Ward, breed champion (American); Kimberley Tolbert, second (class 401); Chris Blackburn, second (class 402); Charle Watts, second (class 404); John Pigg, third (class 404); Jacob Pigg, first (class 405); Tres Hommel, second (class 405); Trevor Cobb, third (class 405); Joel Horn, fourth (class 405); Abby Patten, second (class 406); and Kenzie Perryman, third (class 406).

Heifers: Paul Goetze, grand champion; Dustin Willyard, reserve grand; Annie Patten, first (class 301); Trevor Cobb, second (class 301); Abby Patten, third (class 301); Paul Goetze, fourth (class 301); Dalton Askew, first (class 302); Katie Askew, second (class 302); Sade Rae Cobb, third (class 302); Kimberley Tolbert, second (class 303); Joel Horn, third (class 303); Kaysea Green, fourth (class 303); and Seth Ruthhardt, second (class 304).

Swine: Gilt – Madison Sheilds, grand champion; Tres Hommel, reserve grand; Ashley Hill, first (class 501); Brandon Benton, second (class 501); Reid Copelin, third (class 501); Tres Hommel, fourth (class 501); Kirsten Tolbert, fifth (class 501); Brittany Hargrove, second (class 502); Rance Hargrove, third (class 502); Felica Miller, fourth (class 502); Stone Schwertner, fifth (class 502); Kimberley Tolbert, sixth (class 502); Clayton Sheilds, second (class 503); Sabra Patton, third (class 503); Brittany Davis, fourth (class 503); Kati Adams, fifth (class 503); and Matthew Thomas, sixth (class 503).

Chester – Dustin Willyard, grand champion; Brayden Bennett, reserve breed; Calvin Edwards, second (class 601); and Ryan Petty, second (class 602).

Duroc – Wesley Shields, breed champion; Caden Farris, reserve breed; and Calvin Edwards, third.

Hamp – Deston Chambless, breed champion; Cole Farris, reserve breed; Paul Monroe, second (class 604); and Julie Woodard, second (class 605).

Black OPB – Austin Adams, reserve grand; Kati Adams, reserve breed; Haley Chambless, first (class 606); and Matthew Thomas, second (class 606).

York – Dustin Willyard, breed champion; Will Verstuyft, reserve breed; Jon McGlaun, third (class 608); Ashley Hill, first (class 609), and Thad Hall, second (class 609).

Cross – Tres Hommel, breed champion; Kyle Lindsey, reserve breed; Shandy Koetting, first (class 610); Madelyn Vertuyft, second (class 610); Will Monroe, third (class 610); Seth Koetting, first (class 611); Dustin Thomas, second (class 611); Denver Chambless, third (class 611); Kristin Dwight, fourth (class 611); J.D. Baxter, first and second (class 612); Phonesouk Sisomsouk, third (class 612); Kalli Sawyer, third (class 613); and Jacob Miller, fourth (class 613).

Local FFA and 4-H members will exhibit their animals in the 2006 Donley County Junior Livestock Show this Saturday.

The show will begin at 8 a.m. with the lamb and goat show followed by the heifer, steer, and swine shows. A premium auction will be held following the buyers’ appreciation dinner at 6 p.m.

Raising a livestock project not only teaches youth about hard work but also increases their learning skills of leadership, responsibility, finance, nutrition management, and good sportsmanship.

The public is invited to support these youth at the show and auction. To make a contribution before the auction, contact County Agent Leonard Haynes at 874-2141.

Residents receiving subsidized health care through Title XX funding at Clarendon Family Medical Center will now have to travel to Amarillo to receive the same care at Planned Parenthood.

Due to legislative funding cuts, Planned Parenthood is no longer able to subcontract with the local clinic to provide birth control methods and screening services.

Planned Parenthood says it realizes this will be a hardship on some residents but says arrangements have been made for these residents to continue to receive health care.

The organization also encourages those affected to write State Rep. Warren Chisum at PO Box 2061, Pampa TX 79066, or call him at 665-3552 to let him know how these cuts have affected you.