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Shirley to be new CC President
Dr. Phil Shirley was selected as the next president of Clarendon College during a called meeting of the Board of Regents yesterday.
The board unanimously selected Shirley from five finalists who all interviewed here last week. Board Vice Chairman Dr. John Howard called Shirley, and he accepted the position and signed a contract that was electronically transmitted to him.
Shirley will begin his duties at CC on January 1, 2011. He is currently serving as president of Southeastern Arkansas College in Pine Bluff, Ark., and previously served as Dean of Instruction at Clarendon College from 1986 to 1990.
Enterprise to honor service men, women
The Clarendon Enterprise is compiling a list of active and reserve military personnel from Donley County and plans to recognize those patriots in next week’s edition.
The paper has 36 names from last year’s list and is asking readers to call or e-mail with names of those they know of people who either live here or who have graduated from Hedley or Clarendon High Schools and are now serving in the United States armed forces.
Our list so far includes: Janey Aduddell, Johnathan Aduddell, Will Betts, JC Blackburn, Keifer Burton, Patrick Church, Greg Collins, Mitch Dipprey, David Evans, Colt Floyd, R.J. Floyd, Dewey Ford Stephen Ford, Michael Gay, Aaron Haynes, Michael Henderson, Johnny Hoggatt, Erin Holland, Dr. John Howard, Anthony Jaramillo, Chris Johnsen, Justin Kellas, Jerrad Marcum, Dusty Martindale, GJ Martindale, Kayla Martindale, Rick Meaker, Jessica Rogers, Tim Sanchez, Cody Scrivner, Ottis Scrivner, John Vaught, Brandon Webb, Michael Webb, Tommy Wells, Greg Wootten, Aaron Bugg and Chris King.
If you know of any one else, please contact The Enterprise at 874-2259.
Businesses, individuals, or organizations who would like to appear on the ad also are asked to call Julie, Anndria, or Roger at 874-2259.
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Methodist Church to hold centennial celebration
The opening of a new building and the birth of a new Methodist conference were big events in 1910, and now the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon will commemorate those occasions with a 100th anniversary celebration this weekend, November 6-7.
What was then known as the Methodist Episcopal Church South started out in 1888 at the southeast corner of Fourth and Kearney Streets, but the congregation quickly outgrew that wood frame building. So in 1910, the present building was erected under the pastorate of Rev. O.P. Kiker at the corner of Fifth and Jefferson at a cost of $40,000.
Preparations for the church were rushed to completion in time for a meeting of Methodists from across much of Texas, who came to Clarendon to establish the present Northwest Texas Annual Conference and Central Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Legend holds that the workmen went out the north door of the building as the bishop came in the south door.
The building has continued to serve generations of Christ’s followers, although some modifications have been made to modernize the building. The most notable change occurred in 1950 when the landmark domed roof was replaced with a gabled roof due to chronic leaks that had plagued the building for many years.
To commemorate the opening of this beautiful structure and the organization of the two conferences, the First United Methodist Church will hold a two-day celebration this Saturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7.
The Saturday program will feature Dr. Tom Fuller, General Evangelist for the United Methodist Church, who will discuss the influence of John Wesley and how his teachings apply to Christianity today. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and also will include a selection of music that will span the generations since 1910.
Sunday service on November 6 will begin at 9:45 a.m., and former pastors have been invited to attend and participate. Conference representatives will also be on hand as the church building is rededicated and a special message is brought by Dr. David Murrah, the author of “Are We Yet Alive?”: The Centennial History of the Northwest Texas Conference.
Following the service, a noon meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall.
Commemorative plates featuring the original and modern appearances of the building have also been commissioned and are on sale through the church office. Note cards bearing the church’s original design are also available.
Guilty plea gets woman three years on probation
A Clarendon woman was placed on deferred adjudication Monday after pleading guilty to aggregated theft when the district court met in Wellington.
Amanda Renee Roys was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of aggregation of amounts involved in theft. Roys pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.
Roys, a 26-year-old resident of Clarendon, was arrested in Collingsworth County for the offense that took place on July 9, 2009. Roys was the secretary of Collingsworth County Attorney
Keith Davis where the aggregated thefts took place.
“Texas Ranger Jay Foster did an excellent job in investigating this case which resulted in the plea today,” said Inman. “His expertise in aggregated theft investigations is exception and is very appreciated by my office.”
Roys pleaded guilty to a complaint and information filed by the State on August 26, 2010.
If Roys violates probation, she could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.
A total of $1,000 in fines was assessed as a result of the plea that took place on November 1. In addition to the fines, the defendant was required to pay a total of $376 in court costs and $15,233.79 in restitution.
District Attorney Luke Inman prosecuted the case for the State of Texas with the Honorable Judge Stuart Messer presiding.
The court also met in Memphis last Friday, October 29, and heard one plea resulting in a conviction.
Jeffrey Mark Butler was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Butler, 27-year-old Turkey resident, was convicted and sentenced to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ, but the sentence was probated for a period of two years.
“Hall County Chief Deputy Tom Heck responded to domestic disturbance and did a thorough investigation into that matter which resulted in a felony conviction today,” said Inman.
Butler was arrested in Hall County on May 17, 2010, and was later indicted by a Hall County Grand Jury on June 29, 2010.
A total of $1,000 in fines was assessed as a result of the plea that took place on October 29. In addition to the fines, the defendant was required to pay a total of $376 in court costs.
Services will recognize Americas’ veterans
Three services have been planned next week in Donley County to honor those who have served in the US armed forces.
A Veterans Day program will be held at Clarendon College on Thursday, November 11, at 7 p.m. in the Bairfield Activity Center.
Jack Moreman, a Korean War Veteran, will be the Master of Ceremonies. John Howard, MD, OIF Veteran, will be the guest speaker. The Clarendon College Choir will perform.
This program will honor veterans of all wars, and everyone in the community is invited to attend.
Hedley’s Adamson-Lane Post 287 of the American Legion will hold a Veterans Day service next Thursday, November 11, in the Rowe Cemetery at 10 a.m.
The Post will place flags on the graves of 220 veterans.
Lloyd Stice, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, who was raised in Collingsworth County, will deliver the keynote address. Stice served in the US Army from 1966 to 1969.
Following the Rowe program, Hedley ISD will honor veterans with a meal and program at the school with a keynote address by Dick Bode of Alanreed, who was born in Holland, lived through five years of German occupation. Bode’s father worked with the Dutch Underground to provide hiding places for Jewish people.
Linda Kay Lara
Linda Kay Lara, 57, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010, in Amarillo.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2010, in the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Amarillo with Rev. Roger Smith, Pastor, officiating. Interment was held at 2 p.m. in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Linda was born on September 27, 1953, in Clarendon to Elbert Preston and Arvazene Smith.
She had been a resident of Amarillo for over 25 years. She wrote beautiful poetry, was a wonderful blues singer, and was a very talented lady. She attended Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her mother, Arvazene Giddens of Amarillo; two sons, Michael Noel Arnold of Beaumont and Elias Miguel Verdalette of Kentucky; a daughter, Alyisha Nicole Sutherland of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Roger Smith of Amarillo and Gayle Lee Smith of Oklahoma City; and several nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be to the American Cancer Society.
Clarendon rolls Lockney; district title in sight
Clarendon’s ‘boys of fall’ are getting the job done in the District 2-1A race.
The 48-0 shutout of the Lockney Longhorns in Bronco Stadium Friday night set the scene for a goal not achieved in three decades.
The win put the Broncos on top of their district race and in great contention to bring home a District championship outright next Friday night against Panhandle. The 500 plus total yards racked up by the Broncos was impressive and overpowered the 67 yards that the Longhorns recorded.
All of the Bronco points were achieved in the first half of play with 34 points scored in the opening period.
“We came out and blew them away in the first quarter,” head coach Gary Jack said.
“Our defense played great. We held them to three and out and turned around and scored touchdowns.”
Quarterback Johnny Gaines and Bradley Watson teamed up for the first two Bronco scores early in the game that went 59 and 72 yards. Mike Crump ran it in from 38 yards out for another touchdown, and brother Chris Crump got in on the action with a seven-yard run for six.
Charleston Harris, Wes Williams, and Gaines sealed the Bronco win with touchdowns before the break.
“We scored real quick on our first five possessions. Because of our lead, we were able to run the clock in the second half and all of our JV kids got in the game. Everyone played well.”
Jack noted that the defense did a great job holding Lockney under 100 yards on the night, and the offensive line was sharp once again.
“We overwhelmed them,” Jack said.
“Chris Schultz had two sacks, Jacob Pigg had a fumble recovery, and Chris Crump had two sacks. Johnny Gaines had an interception, and Bradley Watson made some great catches.”
Jack also noted that R.J. Nino, Jayson Pigg, Jacob Pigg, Trent White, and David Roberts did a great job on the line and gave Gaines good pass protection throughout the night.
Jack is proud of the way the Broncos are playing and the success they have had this season.
“We have a great group of seniors,” Jack said. “They have great leadership – the best by far that I have seen in my time here.”
Jack also credits the coaching staff for the great season.
“Our coaching staff has been great. Clarendon has a lot of talent, but it takes great coaches, too.”
The Broncos will take on Panhandle Friday night and a out-right District title is on the line for the Broncos.
“We haven’t won a District Championship since 1981,” Jack said. “We have been in the play offs for four years straight. We want to win the Panhandle game and go in as the number one seed. That will give us a bye in the first round of the play offs.”
Jack knows the Panthers can be a tough opponent.
“They have struggled some this season, but they always play hard.”
The game will be played November 5 in Panhandle beginning at 7:30 pm and will be the last regular season game for the Broncos.
Owls make playoffs for first time
By Tangela Copelin
Amidst much excitement Friday night, the 2010 Hedley Owls made school play-off history by beating the Happy Cowboys 52 to 30.
The Owls still have one district game left to play on Friday at 7:30 in Groom against the Tigers, but regardless of the outcome the Owls are still headed to the play-offs for the first time since Hedley began playing six-man football.
The excitement began with Chris Blackburn recovering a fumble allowing Hedley senior Reid Copelin to run the first TD of the game. Even though the PAT by Coltin Kingston was unsuccessful, the Owls were still pumped and continued with Blackburn once again pumping up the Owls with an on-side recovery.
From there, with some tough blocking by the big boys – Austin Adams and Seth Ruthardt – senior Brandon Benton ran the ball to within a few yards, allowing Copelin to once again score with Kingston’s PAT being successful. For a third time, Blackburn jump-started the Owls with an on-side recovery. Kingston then passed the ball to senior Jacob Widener for a TD, and his PAT was successful, putting the Owls up 22 to 0 at the end of the first quarter.
From that point, the Hedley boys kept control of the game that made Owl play-off History.
Defensive stats were: Benton with 8 solo tackles and 2 assists; Blackburn 5 solos; and 4 assists; Kinston 4 solo and 3 assists; Copelin 4 solos and 2 assists; Widener 3 solo and 2 assists; Nicco Bennett 2 solos, 3 assists, and one interception; and freshman Kyle Lindsey had one solo tackle.
Offensively the team had 259 rushing yards with Blackburn having 115; Copelin 84 yards and 2 TDs; Benton 54 yards; and Kingston 6 yards. Receiving the team had 230 yards with Widener having 71 yards and 2 TD’s; Benton having 62 yards and 2 TD’s; and Copelin having 66 yards for 1 TD.
Everyone needs to come out and support the Owls this Friday, November 5, as Owls once again try to make history by beating the Groom Tigers for the district championship.
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