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Broncos end game with River Road in tie
By Sandy Anderberg
The Bronco baseball team took on River Road last Monday at home and finished the game tied with the Wildcats 10-10.
The Broncos held an early advantage when Kade Hunsaker’s hit scored one run.
The game swung back and forth until the third when RR scored three runs. But the Broncos held their own and never let their opponent out of their sight. Andy Davis and Payton Havens each drove in two runs for the Broncos to help keep the game close.
The Broncos will be at home Thursday, March 16 against San Jacinto beginning at 1:00 p.m. and will travel to Kress on Friday, March 17.
Neita Carol Casteel
Neita Carol Casteel, 72, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, in Amarillo.
Memorial services were held Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Larry Capranica, officiating.
Cremation & arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Neita was born April 29, 1944, in Lakeview to C.I. and Vera Johnson Casteel. Neita lived most of her life in Clarendon. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. Neita was a loving Mother, Granny Neita and GiGi to family. She was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister.
She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Leeper and husband Tommy of Clarendon; 2 sons, Chris Phillips and wife Mitzi of Amarillo, Steven Phillips and wife Stephanie of Amarillo; brother Kenneth Casteel of Houston; 2 sisters, Rose Lee Watson of Clarendon and Elizabeth Smith of Denton; 6 grandchildren, Bridgette Matthews, Adam Leeper, Kylie Hall, Quinton Phillips, Trey Phillips, and Shealee Carlisle; 7 great grandchildren, Laylah Leeper, Charlie Grace Leeper, Shay Lee Hall, Riley Phillips, Tripp Carlisle, Kannon Carlisle and Ayden Alfonsa.
The family request memorials be sent to any domestic violence center.
Joy Lee Martin
Joy Lee Martin, 84, died Friday, March 3, 2017, in Amarillo.
Services were held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm in Flomot Memorial Park Cemetery in Flomot, Texas.
Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon
Joy Lee Martin was born on March 13, 1932, in Turkey to Fletcher Wynn and Erma Pearce Wynn. She married Leslie Jerrel Martin on January 20, 1950, in Turkey. For the last 59 years she was a resident of Clarendon where she attended the First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Mule Skinners, Red Hat Club, Pathfinders, and was a Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed reading, sewing, coloring, cooking, and writing. She did beautiful needle work and was a great storyteller.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters.
She is survived by 2 sons Mitchell Martin and wife Mary of Clarendon and Scott Martin and wife Shonda of Clarendon; 1 daughter Jayne Martin McElroy and husband Kick of China Spring; 3 sisters Edna, Inez, and Glenda Ray; 5 grandchildren Jessica Lee Hughes, Shanon Martin, Wyndi McElroy Klement, Magen McElroy Allen, and Damon McElroy; 11 great grandchildren Luke McElroy, Zach McElroy, Jacob Klement, Caitlin Klement, Martin Klement, Irene Joy Allen, Jaynice Allen, Dustin Thomas, Lee Tolbert, Mitchell Parry, and Brooke Martin; 2 great-great grandchildren Kinsleigh Thomas and Ryker Thomas.
Broncos Bound for State!
Broncos win Area Championship
Defense was the name of the game in the Broncos’ Area matchup with Farwell last Friday night. The Broncos
grabbed a 46-36 win over the Steers at Tascosa High School and earned the right to continue their post-season play.
The Broncos took control of the game early on and held a five-point lead after one. But the Steers made up a little ground by halftime to get within three. Clarendon’s defense stayed solid, however, and they were able to stand their ground. The Broncos’ turned up their defensive heat in the second half of play and were able to shut down the Steers. A huge fourth quarter for the maroon and white gave them the 12-point win. Marshal Johnson was solid once again and finished with a double-double. The senior post made good on 18 points and 14 rebounds.
“We did a great job of playing defense and getting offensive rebounds,” head coach Brandt Lockhart said. “The kids did a great job of executing our defensive game plan.”
Colt Wood also finished in double figures with 11, which included two three-pointers and five for six from the free throw line. He also had one deflection. Chance Lockhart had one three-pointer and finished with seven points. Bryce Grahn put in five points and added 11 rebounds, four assists, one deflection, and three steals and Bear Smith had three points with three assists. Keandre Cortez had two points in the game.
Earlier that week, the Broncos stopped Vega in the Bi-District round with a 56-48 win. The Broncos began the game slowly as cold shooting plagued them through the first half of play. They found their rhythm in the second half and were able to out play their opponent after tying the game at 40 all one minute into the third period. From there, the Broncos were able to do what they do best; play solid defense to get the win. They were able to handle Vega’s 6’8” post player with great defense. “We did a good job playing defense, especially in the fourth quarter” Lockhart said. “We were able to get stops in the fourth quarter and turn them into easy baskets.”
Johnson and Grahn led the scoring with 12 each and Wood followed closely with 11. Johnson also grabbed seven rebounds and Grahn had six rebounds, three assists, and six steals. Wood had three deflections in the game. Smith put in nine points with six rebounds, four steals, and two points, while Lockhart had six points with six rebounds and three assists. Damarjae Cortez had two points and Jacob Jeffers finished with two.
Blood drive to benefit Williams
A blood drive will be held Monday, March 6, to benefit Clarendon second grade teacher Amber Williams.
The drive, organized by Clarendon High School senior Marshal Johnson, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarendon ISD Video Conference Room in the Administration Building.
Williams is battling leukemia and taking treatments through MD Anderson in Houston. Johnson heard from his mother about her situation and wanted to do something.
“I knew about the blood center; and when I talked to the lady there, she was very helpful,” he said. “We want to try to get 50 pints of blood, and my understanding is that would be a record in Clarendon.”
Johnson said Williams gets blood transfusions as part of her treatment, but in addition to blood, monetary donations will be taken at the drive also to help Williams and her family as the deal with the ongoing expense of her fight with cancer.
The drive is being sponsored by Clarendon Family Medical Center, Greenbelt Electric Coop., and Greenbelt Water Authority. Every blood donor will receive a special t-shirt commemorating Williams’ fight.
All blood donors must have a valid photo ID and must be at least 17 years old. Sixteen-year-olds can donate with a parent’s permission.
Johnson says an appointment is not required, but donors wishing to save time can schedule an appointment to give blood by calling 331-8800 or going online to yourbloodinstitute.org.
People who cannot attend but wish to donate money can do so at the CISD Administration Building or by calling Johnson at 806-205-0147.
City Council approves settlement over sewer back up
Clarendon Aldermen approved a settlement last week related to damages to the home of a local couple from a sewer backup.
City Administrator David Dockery presented the settlement at the February 23 City Council meeting and said the agreement, which was accepted by B.J. and Jennie Owens and their attorney, maintains that there is no acceptance of responsibility or blame by the city.
The city will pay the Owens $6,700, and the Owens will indemnify the city of any future claims, according to the settlement.
“This is just to help the Owens’ with their damages,” Dockery said. “The city still maintains it was not liable in this case.”
A downpour on August 29 caused the city’s sewer line to back up inside the Owens’ Third Street home. The couple’s homeowner’s insurance denied their claim, and the city’s insurance also denied a claim touting the city’s sovereign immunity in the case.
In other city business, Dockery reported on code enforcement efforts and said condemnation was moving forward on a Sully Street residence and that the owner was planning to move the structure. He also said an Eighth Street property being targeted for code issues has now sold and the new owner is preparing to make improvements.
Dockery also updated the council on the status of a $3.9 million water infrastructure improvement project. Plans are expected to be completed by March 1 and will then be reviewed by USDA, which is providing financing for the job.
If all goes well, Dockery said it will take about a year to get everything approved, financed, and bid before construction can begin. Once the project gets underway a year from now, it will likely take three years to complete.
“Everyone will be affected all over town,” Dockery said, “but everyone will benefit.”
Dockery praised Public Works Director John Molder for his assistance in planning for the USDA project, saying it would have been very difficult for the city to take this project on without his help.
“In addition to 20-plus years’ experience with the city, he also has photographs of many projects the city has done over the years,” Dockery said. “So when his memory isn’t quite photographic, he has actual pictures to show what was done.”
The administrator also reviewed the city’s financial condition in terms of paying off its current debt for street paving and water improvements. Those bonds and tax notes will be paid for in 2019 at which time the city could begin to plan for another paving project. However, Dockery said no new paving would be undertaken until the USDA project is finished, which will likely be in 2021.
Delbert Robertson Day
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