Citywide garage sale to be held June 6
The sign-up period for Clarendon’s tenth annual “Trash To Treasures” garage sale event closes this Friday, May 29, at 5 p.m.
A wide participation is expected again for this year’s sale, which is slated for Saturday, June 6. The Clarendon Visitor Center has been fielding phone calls for about a month from people in nearby towns who are looking forward to shopping local sales.
Garage sales in Hedley, Howardwick, and the surrounding area are also welcome to sign up for the big day.
“This event has been a success the last several years, and we’re hoping it will be equally successful this year,” said Roger Estlack, publisher of The Clarendon Enterprise, which sponsors the event. “People realize that it makes sense to have these garage sales on the same day to draw a bigger crowd.”
Residents who wish to participate in this year’s “Trash To Treasures” are asked to come by the Enterprise before 5 p.m. on Friday, May 29, to sign up for the promotion.
For just $25, each household will get a 50-word advertisement in the Big-E Classifieds and the exclusive “Trash To Treasures” garage sale signs. In addition, the Enterprise will print a city map the week of the event indicating the location of each sale and will promote the citywide garage sale in area newspapers and with local radio ads.
“The more people who have garage sales during Trash To Treasures, the better everyone will do,” Estlack said. “Sign-up fees are what cover the cost of area advertising, so we can reach more people and have better attendance if we have a larger number of sales.”
In a change from previous years, the City of Clarendon now requires all garage sales to be permitted. There is no charge for the permit, but City Hall asks all Trash To Treasures participants to go by a get a permit and a copy of the city’s rules governing garage sales.
For more information about Trash To Treasures, call 874-2259 or come by the Enterprise.
Five plea in district court here
The District Court heard five pleas when it met in Clarendon on Monday, May 18, 2015.
District Attorney Luke Inman, assisted by Greg Buckley, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas with the Honorable Judge Stuart Messer presiding.
Joe Johnson Frye pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Adjudicate Guilt and was sentenced to 12 years in the Institution Division of TDCJ for the second degree felony offense of burglary of a habitation.
On May 23, 2013, Frye, 42, from Brownfield, originally pleaded guilty to offense that occurred on April 28, 2013, in Hall County.
The State filed the motion on April 1, 2015, alleging nine violations of community supervision.
Frye is also required to pay $376 in court costs to Hall County and a $2,500 fine.
Guy Timothy McWilliams was convicted for the third degree felony offense of theft and was sentenced to 10 years in the Institutional Division of TDCJ.
McWilliams, 50-year-old resident of Flomont, was arrested in indicted by a Hall County Grand Jury on January 21, 2014, for the offense that took place January 4, 2010. The investigation was conducted by DPS CID Lieutenant Adam St. Clair.
Pursuant to the plea agreement, McWilliams is required to pay a $381 in court costs.
McWilliams was also convicted for the state jail felony offense of theft of a firearm and was sentenced to nine months in the State Jail Division of TDCJ.
Pursuant to the plea agreement, McWilliams is required to pay a $381 in court costs.
Jason Leroy Turk was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Turk pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.
Turk, 40-year-old resident of Fort Worth, was arrested in Childress County for the offense that took place January 21, 2015, by DPS Trooper Chris Casey. Turk pleaded to an information filed by the State on March 5, 2015.
Pursuant to the plea agreement, Turk is required to pay a $1,500 fine to Childress County, $329 in court costs, $180 restitution, and successfully complete 100 hours of community service. If Turk violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of the TDCJ.
Melissa Jo Eadus was placed on probation for a period of four years for the second degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance. Eadus pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.
Eadus, 33-year-old resident of Marana, Ariz., was arrested in Carson County for the offense that took place April 25, 2015, by DPS Trooper Josh Allen. Eadus pleaded to an information filed by the State on May 12, 2015.
Pursuant to the plea agreement, Eadus is required to pay a $4,000 fine to Carson County, $336 in court costs, $612.85 restitution, and successfully complete 300 hours of community service. If Eadus violates probation, she could face up to 20 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.
The District Court also heard one plea when it met in Clarendon on Friday, April 24.
Inman, assisted by Greg Buckley, prosecuted the case with Judge Messer presiding.
David Ace Castillo-Mesza was convicted for the Class A Misdemeanor offense of unauthorized use of a vehicle for a period of 90 days.
Mesza, a 17-year-old resident of Clarendon, was arrested on March 28, 2015, by Donley County Deputy Mike Spier and plead to an information filed by the State on April 22.
Pursuant to the plea agreement, Mesza was required to pay $488 in court costs.
City Council approves trash truck repairs
The Clarendon City Council approved up to $22,000 for repairs to a sanitation truck in a called meeting Monday night.
City Administrator David Dockery said the engine went out on the sanitation department’s roll-off truck – the truck used to haul trash to the Memphis landfill. The 1998-model truck is a necessity for city operations, which prompted the called meeting.
A factory re-built Mack engine is expected to cost $16,298.75 plus more than $4,000 for installation and additional costs for delivery from Chicago.
The aldermen will meet again this Thursday at 7 p.m.for their regular meeting and will face a busy agenda.
One of the most prominent discussions this week will be recommendations from KSA Engineering for street and drainage improvements to Third Street between Allen Street and Bugbee Avenue. The street was part of the city’s most recent paving project but has not held up to heavy rains over the last month.
Aldermen will also hear an update and consider action on code compliance issues at the old Neece house at 602 S. Bugbee and discuss taking action at the old Ruby Bromley house at 702 S. Carhart.
Approving updated contract rate content for groundwater sales to Greenbelt Water Authority is also on the agenda as is a discussion and possible action on the city’s water rates.
City officials will also be selecting a Mayor Pro-Tem, considering the annual housing authority report, and appointing a local rabies authority.
Broncos’ stellar season ends in Regional Quarterfinals
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos had a great season but fell to West Texas High in the Regional Quarterfinal round.
The Broncos faced off against WT in a best two-out-of-three series last week and despite going into an extra inning in the first game they were defeated by only one run each game.
In the first game of the series, the Broncos scored the first run in their first at bat and held the Commanches scoreless until the third inning. WT was able to put one run on the board to tie the game at one all. The teams remained tied at the end of seven and had to go into an extra inning.
WT was able to post five runs in the eighth inning after an error by the Broncos allowed WT to put a runner on first base. The Commanches slammed a triple, which gave them the lead in the game. They connected once again on a two-run single that handed the Broncos their 1-6 loss.
The Broncos were determined in the second game of the series and gave it their all to try to get the win. But they had a little trouble on the mound, and the Commanches put up four runs in the first inning.
Chance Lockhart came in to take over and the Broncos worked their way back in the game. Bryce Hatley hit a triple that knocked some runs in and he was able to score on a wild pitch. That put the Broncos back in the lead at 6-5, but WT came back scoring two in the seventh to retake the lead. The Broncos were then able to load the bases, but failed to get anyone across the plate.
WT won the game 7-6 and took the series. The Broncos finished a great season at 16-10.
Henry Hermesmeyer
Henry Hermesmeyer, 67, died Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Amarillo.
Rosary was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon. Mass was celebrated on Friday, May 22, 2015, in the Church with Rev. Arokia Raj Samala and Rev. Mieczyslaw Przepiora, as concelebrants.
Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Henry was born January 21, 1948, in Clarendon to Frank and Pearl Derrick Hermesmeyer. He married Carole Dianne Collins on September 20, 1986, in Amarillo. He had been a resident of Clarendon most of his life and loved fishing. He was Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and two sisters.
He is survived by three brothers, Frank Hermesmeyer and wife Jeannine of Vancourt, John Hermesmeyer and wife Wynelle of Dumas, and Paul Hermesmeyer and wife Margaret of Austin; a sister, Mary Jo Huseman and husband Bryan of Littlefield; an aunt, Mary Harlan of Clarendon; his uncle, Philip Hermesmeyer of Clarendon and several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be sent to a favorite charity.
Patricia Kay Hargrove
Patricia Kay Hargrove, 71, died Friday, May 22, 2015, in Hedley.
Services were held Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in the First Baptist Church in Hedley with Rev. Anthony Knowles, officiating. Interment followed in Rowe Cemetery near Hedley with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Patricia was born November 26, 1943, in Clarendon to Ernest Clay and Della Lee Houdashell. She married Rodney Allen Hargrove on October 2, 1987, in Amarillo. She had been a resident of Hedley since 1984. She was a caring mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Clarendon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a granddaughter, Jessica.
Survivors include her husband, Rodney Hargrove of Hedley; three daughters, Kim Powell and husband Jay of Clarendon, Gaye McGuire and husband Mark of Fritch, and Connie Burnam and husband Rick of Hedley; a brother, Ernie Houdashell and wife Sandy of Amarillo; a sister, Loveta Anderson and husband Andy of Amarillo; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
The family request memorials be sent to the Harrington Cancer Center or Gentiva Hospice.
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