Archives for January 2015

Mike Norrell of Adrian was named as the lone finalist to be the next superintendent of Clarendon ISD tonight.

The CISD Board of Trustees met behind closed doors for about an hour at their regular meeting this evening before selecting Norrell, who has held the top job in Adrian for four and a half years and was attracted by Clarendon’s reputation.

“People are drawn to good schools,” he told the Enterprise, “and Clarendon is a good school with a good history and potential.”

Norrell is a Sunray native who studied at Texas Tech University and received certifications from Sul Ross State University and Lubbock Christian University. He coached and taught social studies before being a counselor and administrator. Prior to signing on in Adrian, he was a principal at Patton Springs ISD.

Under Texas law, Clarendon ISD must now wait 21 days before formally hiring Norrell.

At this writing it is not certain when Norrell will start in Clarendon. Local officials had previously said they wanted a new superintendent on board by April 1, and Norrell says his goal is to have a smooth transition.

“I’m excited about the challenge of a new position and the potential for personal and professional growth and the potential that Clarendon has to offer,” Norrell said. “I am truly honored to have this opportunity.”

More information on Clarendon’s incoming superintendent will be available in the January 22 edition of the Enterprise.

Koyt Tucek and Hannah Hommel exhibited the top animals in the Beef Division during the annual Donley County Junior Livestock Show last Saturday, January 10, at the Donley County Activity Center.

Tucek showed the Grand Champion Steer, and Hommel had the Grand Champion Heifer.

Other top winners were Jaxan McAnear and his Grand Champion Goat; Madison Smith with the Grand Champion Lamb; Kati Adams and his Grand Champion Gilt; and Adams again with the Grand Champion Barrow.

Reserve Champion honors when to Brandalyn Ellis, goats; Alysse Simpson, lambs; Kati Adams, steers; Zack Caison, heifers; Jaxon McAnear, gilts; and Koyt Tucek, barrows.

A total of 77 kids from the Donley County 4-H Club and local FFA chapters exhibited 110 animals during the show. Last year 63 young people showed 104 animals.

The livestock auction following the show generated an estimated $42,600, and that number will increase as donations continue to be received. Last year’s sale totaled about $74,000 when everything was collected.

Showmanship awards this year went to Brandalyn Ellis – Senior Goat, Levi Gates – Junior Goat, Alysse Simpson – Senior Lamb, Madison Smith – Junior Lamb, Kati Adams – Senior Swine, Harrison Howard – Junior Swine, Hannah Hommel – Senior Beef, and Koyt Tucek – Junior Beef. The Pee Wee Showmanship winner was Hudson Howard and Presley Smith.

Complete results of the show are as follows:

Sheep – Class One – Madison Smith, Champion; Alysse Simpson, Reserve Champion; Alysse Simpson, third; Jasmine Lockeby, fourth; and Malerie Simpson, fifth.

Goats – Class One – Chardy Craft, first; Cole Franks, second; Reagan Wade, third; Dalton Benson, fourth; Riley Wade, fifth;

Class Two – Brandalyn Ellis, Reserve Champion; Christopher Gonzales, second; Ethan Babcock, third; Kynna Phillips, fourth; Jade Benson, fifth;

Class Three – Jaxan McAnear, Grand Champion; Chardy Craft, second; Chardy Craft, third; Izzy Craft, fourth; Jayde Gribble, fifth; Brenna Ellis;

Class Four – Levi Gates, first; and Laney Gates, second.

Heifers – Class One – Zack Caison, Reserve Champion; Jodee Pigg, second;

Class Two – Hannah Hommel, Grand Champion; and Shelby O’Keefe, second.

Steers British – Class One – Koyt Tucek, Breed Champion; Harrison Howard, Reserve Breed; and Brittney McAnear, third.

Steers American – Class Two – Madison Smith, Breed Champion.

Steers AOB – Class Three – Tristen Harper, first; Hannah Hommel, second;

Class Four – Koyt Tucek, Grand Champion; Kati Adams, Reserve Champion; and Tristen Harper, third.

Gilts – Class One – Malerie Simpson, first; Mya Edwards, second; Braylee Shields, third; Makenzie Hinton, fourth; Taylor Halsell, fifth; Lane Hinton, sixth;

Class Two – Mycah Woodard, first; Misti Scott, second; Hadleigh Halsell, third; Kadee Lockeby, fourth; Ray Jaramillo, fifth; Taylor Halsell, sixth;

Class Three – Jaxan McAnear, Reserve Champion, Kasie Hinton, second; Kevin Munoz, third; Steven Mills, fourth; Alysse Simpson, fifth; Kallie Lindsey, sixth;

Class Fourth – Kati Adams, Grand Champion; Lane Cabler, second; Raylyn Shelton, third; Porsha Henderson, fourth; Cody Cabler, fifth; Tanner Burch, sixth; and Misti Scott, seventh.

Barrows – Light Weights – Class One – Tristen Harper; Allyson Grahn, second; Bryce Grahn, third; Darcy Grahn, fourth; Tyler Harper, fifth;

Class Two – Mya Edwards, Reserve Light Weight; Lane Cabler, second; Misti Scott, third and fourth; Collin Monroe, fifth;

Class Three – Koyt Tucek, Reserve Barrow; Harrison Howard, second; Issac Dunham, third; Caton Grahn, fourth; Jaxan McAnear, fifth;

Medium Weight – Class Four – Hannah Hommel, first; Cody Cabler, second; Mya Edwards, third; Payton Havens, fourth; Emeri Robinson, fifth; and Tristen Harper, sixth;

Class Five – Koyt Tucek, Champion Medium Weight; Harrison Howard, Reserve Medium Weight; Issac Dunham, third; Wyatt Wheatly, fourth; Clay Ward, fifth;

Heavy Weight – Class Six – Kati Adams, Champion Barrow; Brock Hatley, second; Tyler Harper, third; Anna Seifert, fourth; Kaylin Hicks, fifth; Ryan Ward, sixth;

Class Seven – Kati Adams, Reserve Heavy Weight; Leandra Mestas, second; Clay King, third; Calder Havens, fourth; Calder Havens, fifth; Raylyn Shelton, sixth;

Class Eight – Hannah Hommel, first; Keandre Cortez, second; Caylor Monroe, third; Shelby O’Keefe, fourth; and Payton Havens, fifth.

 

Local sales picked up toward the end of 2014, according to sales tax figures released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week when he distributed January allocations.

The figures representing November sales of monthly tax filers show Clarendon’s sales tax revenue was up 7.23 percent at $29,638.25 compared to $27,637.84 for the same period last year.

Howardwick was also up slightly this month with an allocation of $835.01, reflecting a 2.74 increase over last year.

Hedley, however, was down 23.05 percent at $237.98.

Statewide, Hegar said state sales tax revenue was $2.35 billion, up 4.3 percent compared the same period one year ago.

“Although moderating slightly, growth in sales tax revenues continues to be seen across all economic sectors,” Hegar said. “Collections from the oil and natural-gas, construction, manufacturing, and services sectors rose, while remittances due to consumer spending in the retail trade and restaurant sectors also grew.”

 

Clarendon ISD Trustees continued meeting this week for second round interviews with finalists for the job of superintendent.

The school board was expected last week to narrow a field of six candidates down to two, but instead they passed three men on to the finalist round.

Called meetings were held on Monday and Tuesday this week with another planned for Wednesday as the Enterprise went to press. One finalist each night enjoyed a meal with board members and other select individuals prior to the meeting. Interviews were then conducted in closed session each night.

The trustees will meet in regular session the evening of January 15 where they will deliberate in closed session again before announcing the lone finalist for the job.

In other recent school business, the board met in regular session on December 11 and approved the schools fiscal year 2014 audit as presented by Glenda McCrary of Swan and McCrary, PC.

Board president Wayne Hardin presented the board member continuing education from June 1, 2014, to the present as follows: Reneé Mott, 8 hours; Robin Ellis, 8 hours; Wayne Hardin, 8 hours; Wes Hatley, 3 hours; Chuck Robertson, 8 hours; Weldon Sears, 8 hours; and Jim Shelton, 8 hours.

The board then met in closed session for nearly two hours to review the contract considerations of the Administration Team and Athletic Director. When the board returned to open session, it approved extending the principal contracts of Larry Jeffers, John Taylor, and Mike Word, and the current contract of Gary Jack, Athletic Director, for one additional year.

The board then met in closed session again for about 40 minutes to evaluate outgoing superintendent Monty Hysinger. No action was taken when the board returned to open session. Hysinger begins as the superintendent at Dumas this month.