Archives for January 2016
2015 taxes are due Jan. 31
The Donley County Appraisal District reminds everyone that January 31 is the legal deadline to pay your 2015 property tax without penalty and interest, unless the date falls on a holiday or weekend.
That means your payment will still be considered timely if paid or postmarked by Monday, February 1, 2016. If payment is not received or postmarked by that date, a seven percent penalty and interest fee will attach and also become due.
There are several payment options available. You may make your payment in the appraisal office at 304 S. Kearney or send your payment by mail to PO Box 1220, Clarendon, TX 79226.
Taxpayers can also visit the website at www.donleycad.org and make your payment online. Credit card payments have a transaction processing fee.
If you have qualified for the over 65 or the disabled person exemption, you may pay your taxes in four installments without penalty and interest fees. To avoid penalties and interest on each installment amount, you must pay the installments before February 1, April 1, June 1, and August 1.
The appraisal district will mail a Confidential Business Personal Property Rendition to business owners this month.
Fill out the rendition, listing the January 1, 2016 business inventories, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment and vehicles and return the form to the office by April 15. A rendition received after the filing deadline is subject to additional fees for late filing.
The rendition forms were redesigned by the Comptroller’s office last year, so let the office know if you have questions. Contact the district at (806) 874-2744.
As you are concentrating on paying your 2015 tax amount this month, the 2016 appraisal of your property is already well under way. Field appraisers are inspecting properties, updating property records, requesting information on recent sales, and analyzing sales data.
The appraisal district will be looking closely at market changes reflected in sales prices and rental rates in preparation for the January 1, 2016 valuation of your property.
CC Livestock Team wins Arizona
Broncos handle Panhandle, win tournament
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos did not miss a step over the holiday break as they turned four big wins into a tournament championship at Gruver. The Broncos got past the Amarillo Flames, Perryton, Panhandle, and Texline to win the event.
The Broncos took on the Amarillo Flames in the first round and breezed by them at 74-48. The Broncos dominated most of the game and after the break, came out on fire and outscored the Flames by 14 points to get the win.
Bryce Grahn posted a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. He also added seven assists and five steals. Four other Broncos posted double figures as well. Chesson Sims led with 16, Marshal Johnson helped with 12 points and eight rebounds, Colt Wood added 11, and Junior Ceniceros had 10.
The Broncos defeated Perryton in the next round, 60-43. Once again the Broncos were on their game led by Ceniceros who posted 27 points that included four three-pointers. Chance Lockhart hit thee-three pointers, and Johnson grabbed seven rebounds. Ceniceros, Sims, and Bear Smith added six rebounds, as well.
The third round game turned into a tough game against Panhandle, but the Broncos were focused and on their game defeating them 80-60 after leading the entire 32 minutes.
Clarendon played a fairly clean game, but shot 31 out of 35 free throws hitting 89% as a team.
Ceniceros put in 21 points, Grahn and Lockhart helped with 16 each, and Wood added 13. Grahn also had four rebounds and five assists in the win and Sims had four rebounds while Lockhart had three steals on defense. It was a big win for the Broncos and they rode that momentum into the championship game with Texline where they won 58-43.
After playing the first quarter to a 15-15 tie, the Broncos opened an eight-point lead going into the break. They were able to come out and finish the game in the second half and claim the championship.
Lockhart was three for three from the three-point line and also went three for three from the bonus. He added six rebounds as well. Johnson worked hard inside and put in 14 points, while Ceniceros added 13 points, and Grahn grabbed seven rebounds and had five assists.
Coach Brandt Lockhart was pleased with the work the Broncos did in the four games.
“I felt like overall we played really well in the Gruver Tournament,” he said. “We still have areas where we need to get better. Keandre Cortez played excellent defense throughout the tournament.”
On Saturday, the Broncos hosted Fritch and won easily at 71-39. Despite playing four tough games at the end of the week, the Broncos put four quarters together and earned a big win. Fritch was unable to answer everything the Broncos did offensively.
Grahn had a big night putting in 18 points, and Ceniceros added 12. Wood and Johnson each helped with 11.
The Broncos will not have a game January 8 but will play Ascension Academy at home January 12 at 8:00 p.m. They will begin district play January 18 at Memphis.
Lady Broncos take out Fritch
By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Broncos played hard Saturday against Fritch and grabbed a 38-24 win over the Lady Eagles.
The ladies stayed strong and determined, as they were able to execute offensively and leave Fritch guessing. Hannah Howard led the ladies on the scoreboard with 12 points, including two three-pointers.
Shaelyn Owiti added two three-pointers as well racking up eight. Brianna Butler helped with seven points, and Berkeley Alexander had four. She also shot 100 percent from the bonus line, going four for four. Briley Chadwick put in three, and Sandrea Smith and Jensen Hatley each had two.
Earlier in the week, the ladies participated in the Gruver Tournament and came home with one win over the Amarillo Flames. They played Sunray in the opening round and played hard finishing only seven points back at 58-65. The Lady Broncos shot 60 percent from the bonus line. Chadwick had a good game scoring 15 with two three-pointers, and Hatley hit three three-pointers for 11 points.
They played the Amarillo Flames in the second game and cruised to a 52-13 win. They held their opponent scoreless in the first quarter with good defense and only allowed single digits before the break. Once again the Lady Broncos shot well from the charity stripe going 13 for 18. Smith put in 12 and Butler and Chadwick each had eight. Owiti put in six, Alexander had five, and Howard had four. Emily Johnson had three; Hatley and Hannah Hommel each added two, as did Brandalyn Ellis.They went up against a tough Perryton team in the third round and lost 41-62. They struggled somewhat against them and could never get anything going. Chadwick put in 14 and Butler and Smith added eight each. They took on Highland Park in the final game and were defeated 21-47.
The Lady Broncos played the Lady Hornets tough in the first quarter only trailing by one point after the first eight minutes. Clarendon was still very much in the game at the break, but a slow-shooting second half left them struggling. Hatley and Chadwick each had five points to lead the team on the scoreboard.
“We were able to pick up two wins over the Christmas holiday,” coach Kalen Grahn said. “We played very well at Gruver against Sunray, but we came up short. Our game against Amarillo Flames was our first win. All the girls gained valuable playing time so that was a bonus for us. We also had a win over Fritch. The girls came out with a lot of energy. Hannah Howard had a very good game shooting to get us going. They played all four quarters and came out with a nice victory.”
The Lady Broncos will start district play Friday, January 8, at Quanah beginning at 6:30 and will play Wheeler at home January 12.
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