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Bond drops county suit

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Constable Randy Bond’s legal action against the Donley County Commissioners’ Court ended abruptly last week.

Bond’s attorney, Vincent E. Nowak, filed a Notice of Nonsuit on Friday bringing a close to the cause less than a month after it was filed, according to attorney Landon Lambert.

“Constable Bond’s decision to dismiss his case was a wise one in light of the law,” Lambert said. “The Donley County Commissioners Court, by and through its members, looks forward to attempting to work through these issues without the need for further litigation.”

Lambert serves as the Donley County Attorney but was hired by the county in a personal capacity to represent the commissioners’ court in this suit with another elected official.

Bond, who serves Precincts 3&4, was seeking a “reasonable salary” for his office. According to the original suit, Bond’s predecessor earned “roughly $22,000” but the latest budget puts that salary at “roughly $2,000.”

The position became vacant when former constable Doug Wright resigned in January 2021. Commissioners took no action to fill the vacancy, and Bond ran for the office and was elected in November 2022. He then took the oath of office in January to fill the remaining two years of Wright’s term.

State Bound

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Clarendon High School took 15 students to West Texas A&M University April 21 for UIL Academic Regional competition in ten events and three students advanced. Cate Word, Davin Mays, and Avery Halsey advanced finishing respectively first in Ready Writing, first in Feature Writing, and second in Copy Editing. The State Meet will be May 17-18 in Austin. Toby Leeper finished fourth in Science and is an alternate to State.

District Champions

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The Clarendon Lady Broncos secured their first softball district championship trophy in 13 years after they defeated Sanford-Fritch last week. The Ladies have a bye in the first round of playoffs. When the playoff game is scheduled, that information will be posted on ClarendonLive.com and Facebook.com/TheEnterprise

Donley County 4-H members compete at District 1

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4-H horse judgers at the spring District 1 contest.

Donley County 4-H members showcased their talents at the spring District 1 contests last Friday with outstanding results.

In the senior division of horse judging, the team comprising Laney Gates, Brenna Ellis, Maloree Wann, and Bryce Williams secured the first position overall and qualified for the state-level contest.

They also clinched the first position in reasons.

Individually results were: Gracie Ellis 1st Overall, 2nd in Reasons; Brenna Ellis 2nd Overall, 5th Reasons; Maloree Wann 3rd Overall, 4th Reasons; Laney Gates 6th Overall, 1st Reasons; Bryce Williams 7th Overall, 6th Reasons and MaryJo Dushay 10th Overall, 10th Reasons.

In the Intermediate Division, Makynna Williams finished 2nd Overall and 2nd in Reasons.

In the Junior Division, the team was first Overall and first in Reasons. Team members and their individual placings were Emma Howard 1st Overall and 1st Reasons; Teagan Chesser 2nd Overall, 3rd Reasons and Kassie Askew 3rd Overall, 2nd Reasons.

In Livestock Judging in the Intermediate Division, the team was 6th Overall and 3rd in Reasons. Team members and their individual placings were Parker Haynes 7th Overall, 13th Reasons; Hudson Howard 13th Overall, 16th Reasons and Ronan Howard 46th Overall, 14th Reasons.

In the Livestock Junior Division, the team was 11th Overall and 5th in Reasons. Team members and individual placings were Hunter Wann 28th Overall, 12th Reasons, Jensyn Lewis 32nd, Jace Conway 43rd and Ainslie Lewis 49th.

In Public Speaking, Teagan Chesser was 1st place in Junior Division; Emily McCurdy was 1st place the Intermediate Division; and Laney Gates participated in the Senior Division.
McCurdy was also 1st place in the Talent Showcase Musical/Instrumental Division.

CC rodeo advances to NFR again

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The CC Men’s Rodeo Team is headed to the College NFR.

The Clarendon College Men’s rodeo team emerged as the second-place team in the Southwest Region by a mere 36.67 points once the dust had settled this past weekend in Stephenville’s Lone Star Arena after a hard-fought battle.

The top two teams as well as the top three individuals in each event in the final standings will advance on to the College National Finals Rodeo.

The Bulldogs were edged out by Western Texas College and followed by Tarleton State University and Texas Tech University in the third and fourth spots.

In the bareback riding, Sam Petersen won the event by winning first in the long round with an 83.5 ride and third in the short round with his 80-point ride. Weston Patterson placed fifth in the long round with 76 points but drew a rank one in the short round and failed to make the eight second whistle while Boyce Kraut finished fifth in the average with his 70- and 54-point rides.

Petersen held on to his number one spot in the standings to earn the Southwest Region Bareback Champion title.

Dylan Hancock brought home the Southwest Region Saddle Bronc Champion title while Slade Keith finished the year in third place. Hancock won second in the long round with an 80-point ride and was third in both the short round and the average with his 79.5-point ride. Talon Elshere was fourth in the average with his 77 and 78.5 rides while Slade Keith finished fifth in the average with 77.5- and 75-point rides.

Cauy Masters also made it back to the short round with his 76 point

Early voting underway for Hedley, Clarendon, and CCISD

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Early voting is underway in three local elections in Donley County this week.

Polls opened Monday, April 24, for the City of Clarendon, Clarendon CISD, and the City of Hedley, and early balloting will continue through next Tuesday, May 2.

On the Clarendon CISD ballot, voters will select two school board members from among three candidates – incumbent Chrisi Tucek is joined on the ballot by candidates Mike Word and Ginnie Siefkas.

Clarendon residents will decide for or against reauthorizing the one-quarter cent sales tax for street maintenance. The tax is already in place but must be reauthorized by voters periodically. It raises about $60,000 per year that is dedicated to street maintenance. The city ballot also includes the candidacies of Mayor Jacob Fangman and Aldermen Terri Floyd and Eulaine McIntosh. Those candidates are unopposed.

Hedley has six candidates running for three positions on the city council. Incumbents Trisha Chambless, Alicia Hanes, and Jennifer Floyd are facing challengers Christine Coyle, Calvin Holland, and Tanya White Gibson

Polling for the City of Clarendon and Clarendon CISD is in the Donley County Courthouse Annex from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Hedley voters cast ballots at Hedley City Hall from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Election Day will be Saturday, May 6.

Jordon Diego Chavira

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We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Jordon Diego Chavira, 26, of Howardwick who left us on April 23, 2023.

Jordon Diego Chavira

Jordan was the most gentle soul, the kindest young man with a signature laugh and an affectionate hug that told you how deeply he loved you. Impetuous both at his barber chair, behind the wheel of his Mustang, and in private life, Jordan made friends and helped people wherever life took him. He was an amazing man who led an extraordinary life. A talented artist and a fun, caring force, he seems to have found the secret to unending optimism and generously spread laughter, joy and rays of sunshine in the lives of everyone who knew him.

Jordan was the only son of Eddie and Shelly Chavira of Howardwick, who are grateful they had the opportunity to be his parents; sister Mariah Capps of Amarillo; Grandson to Lucinda Chavira of Howardwick, Kristen Butler of Visalia, Calif., and Leroy Reed of Amarillo; great nephew to Don and Tracy Cornutt of Durango, Colo., nephew to Pete Chavira of Fresno, Calif., Corky and Cindy Butler of Claude, Lori Hudgens and Ian and Brandi Fleming of Fresno, Calif., Michael Holliman and Brandi Reed, Michael and Amanda Cates and Chris and Shannon Ellis of Amarillo; best friend Jonathon Yanes of Fresno, Calif., pets Caliber, Katy and Willie; and several cousins and countless friends that he supported, entertained and cherished through the years.

Jordan was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Pete Chavira and Eugene Butler, and his grandmother, Mildred Reed. It gives us comfort knowing they have him in their arms now.

Family and friends are welcome to join us for Jordon’s celebration of life. It will be held at the Howardwick City Hall, 245 Rick Husband Blvd. Howardwick, TX 79226 on April 28, 2023, at 11:30 am. Lunch will be served. Floral arrangements can also be sent to this location.

Jordan will forever be missed. His family wishes to thank their community of Howardwick and everyone who has shown them love, compassion, and support during this time.

Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com

Henry “Peanut” Haire

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On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Henry “Peanut” Haire, loving husband, father, and Pawpaw passed away at the age of 85.

Henry “Peanut” Haire

Services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Joe Neal Shadle, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon, Texas.

Henry was born August 29, 1937, in Clarksville, Texas, to Elbert and Mildred Haire. He grew up in Memphis. He married Judy Ashcraft on May 5, 1975. Henry had many jobs – Mechanic, custom farming, meat processer, worked GM truck driver before finally retiring from Donley County services. He loved his family and spending time watching them having fun and visiting. He loved watching wrestling on TV.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and a son.

He is survived by his wife, Judy of the home; eight children; many grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and even a few great great grandchildren.

Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com

Cecil Lee Hook

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Cecil Lee Hook, 88, of Clarendon passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Church of Christ in Hedley with Tom Anderson officiating.

Cremation and Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Cecil Lee Hook was born in Dickens on April 12, 1935, to Andrew George and Mary Jane (Williams) Hook. On December 27, 1954, he married Lillie Baker in Snyder. He had been a resident of Clarendon for 43 years where he worked as a welder for most of his life. Cecil was a member of the Hedley Church of Christ. He enjoyed playing dominoes, fishing, hunting, loved dancing, and was an expert at just about everything he did.

Cecil is preceded in death by his mother and father; his wife of 48 years, Lillie; his brother, Elbert Hook; and his sisters Hazel, Delores, and Lorene.

He is survived by his sons Cecil Hook, Jr., and wife Barbara of Amarillo; Rick Hook and wife Vickie of Amarillo; Michael Hook and wife Tina of Claude; one daughter, Deanna Gasser of Clarendon; brother Denzil “Hass” Hook; sister, Betty Joe Bittle; ten grandchildren; and twenty-two great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hedley Church of Christ, PO Box 166, Hedley, TX 79237.

Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com

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