Morgan Wheatly

By Sandy Anderberg

The Bronco golf team made a good showing in the District golf tournament held at Stoney Ridge in Childress on Thursday, April 5.

Zach Watson made a good showing finishing eighth and had a good chance to move on, but according to coach Gary Jack, Watson struggled with the his putting.

“He played very well, but struggled on the green. He is just a freshman, so he has more chances to advance. He is golfing really well and will do better in the next few years.”

Jack was also complimentary of the team who finished behind Memphis and Quanah. Members of the team are Caleb Mitchell, Corey Barker, Nathan Dziedzic, Dillon Nickell, and Watson.

The Hedley Science team, consisting of Iago Alvarez, Austin Adams, Sierra Shelp, Luz Lizararo, Kassie O’Dell, and Raul Carrillo, placed 1^st with the Iago, one of our foreign exchange students, placing1^st high in Individual and 1^st in Chemistry. Kassie placed 2^nd high Individual and 2^nd in Biology, and Luz placed 7^th overall. Iago commented on the contest. “The Science Contest was really challenging for us, but we succeeded on, thanks to all of the hard work during practice. We feel thrilled and excited about going to regional next week. Overall, it was an awesome experience!” Raul had this to say about science, “We practiced long and hard, but we were still anxious, anticipated our scores. However, in the end, the hours of practice paid off, and Hedley was victorious.”

The Social Studies team placed 1^st, also. The team members were David Bell, 3^rd high Individual, Austin Adams, 4^th high Individual, Kristen Liner, and Patricia Valles. David summed up the Social Studies competition this way, “The test was very challenging, but we preserved and brought home the win!”

Cassie Pickle competed in Accounting and received 3^rd place.

The Current Events team consisted of Kristen Liner, Patricia Valles, Laura Ketzer, and Austin Adams; this team placed 4^th.

Cassie Pickle came home with a 1^st place medal in Math. We are very proud of all of our student competitors and wish them much lick in the upcoming competitions.

By Tangela Copelin

The Hedley Owl and Lady Owls won the 2012 District Tennis Meet held in Lubbock on March 29 and 30.

In the boys’ doubles division, Kyle Lindsey and Denver Chambless made it to the semi-finals and beat Jayton for the 3rd place title. Bryan and Brandon Evans lost in the second round to Petersburg.

In the girls’ doubles, Patricia Valles and Laura Ketzer played the first place team and lost. C.J. Ritchie and Kadee Riggs beat several teams to end up playing Paducah for first. They lost but will still advance to regionals.

In the mixed doubles teams, Nicco Bennett and Bailey Wood played several teams before meeting up with the other Hedley doubles team of Austin and Kati Adams. The two teams played hard with the Adams’ team winning first place. This caused Bennet and Wood to have a playback game for second. They won and both mixed doubles teams advanced to regionals.

In the girls’ single division, Becca Butler lost to Patton Springs. And in the boys division, Tanner Chambless played several matches but ended up losing to Ben Ramsey of Valley.

Iago Alvarez played several matches and ended up also being beaten by Valley but still won second place and will advance to regionals.

Patrice Wood coaches the girls, and Buddy Isabel coaches the boys. Both coaches have commented on the hard work and dedication it has taken for these young people to advance.

Coach Buddy stated, “I am so proud of the effort and hard work these young people have put out this season. I have seen them working on something late every evening and seeing them advance to regionals shows the effort and hard work they have put into it.”

Regionals will be held in Levelland at South Plains College on April 18 and 19.

Clarendon’s Bill and Deanna Cornell, owners of Cornell’s Country Store, returned recently from a Colorado-based business improvement “Destination BootCamp”, where they learned hundreds of new methods to bring more customers and tourists to Clarendon’s own Cornell’s Country Store. The Cornells were among a group of business owners from across North America who attended the two and one-half day, 20-hour workshop.

Cornell’s Country Store is the first Western Wear store in the Texas Panhandle to ever attend the Destination BootCamp.

Cornell’s Country Store and www.CornellsCountryStore.com cater to the fashion forward who are looking for a great selection of contemporary and authentic Western wear, boots, and accessories. They place an emphasis on an enjoyable shopping experience and excellent customer service.

The two and one-half day “Destination BootCamp”, created by marketing consultant Jon Schallert, teaches independent business owners on how to reposition their businesses as “consumer destinations”. According to Schallert, a business using his “Destination Business” strategies can compete effectively with the superstores and significantly impact a local community. According to Schallert, it is not uncommon for destination businesses to create change in an entire city, by drawing consumers from miles around, from outside the immediate marketplace of a community.

“With the principles we learned at the BootCamp, we will be able to satisfy more of our customers’ needs and make purchasing Western wear and boots a much more enjoyable, fun experience. Additionally, we will be attracting more visitors and tourists from outside Clarendon,” says Cornell. “With what we’ve learned, there’s no reason we can’t attract contemporary Western shoppers from miles away.”

Cornell Feed began in 1999 behind C.W. Cornell’s service station in a small garage building only selling Purina feed at the time. In 2000, Cornell was approached by Purina and asked to consider enlarging the business substantially. Property was appropriated and a new 6,000 square foot metal building was erected. The new store, renamed Cornell’s Country Store opened at 903 E Hwy 287 in November 2001.

Schallert’s Destination Business BootCamp is held in Colorado three times annually. Schallert has worked with independent business owners since 1983, speaks to thousands every year, and is the President of The Schallert Group., Inc., Longmont, Colorado. One newspaper called Schallert “the marketing guru rooting for the retail underdogs”. Business owners interested in attending may contact Bill or Deanna Cornell at 806 874 6773 and get more information on their BootCamp experience, or one can visit Schallert’s website at www.DestinationBootCamp.com.

Two local men were among the defendants when the district court met in Clarendon on Monday, April 9, and heard five pleas resulting in one conviction and four deferred adjudications.

District Attorney Luke Inman, assisted by Greg Buckley, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas with the Honorable Judge Stuart Messer presiding. A total of $6,500in fines was assessed as a result of the pleas that took place on April 9. In addition to the fines, the defendants were required to pay a total of $1,969 in court costs and $121,185.90 restitution.

Chad Michael Sanchez was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of theft of brass. Sanchez pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Sanchez, a 23-year-old resident of Clarendon, was arrested in Donley County for the offense that took place December 15, 2011 and pleaded guilty to a complaint and information filed by the State on April 5, 2012.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Sanchez is required to pay a $1,500 fine to Donley County, $473 in court costs, $522.95 restitution, and complete 100 hours of community service. If Sanchez violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of TDCJ.

Rowdy Joe Floyd was placed on probation for a period of two years for the state jail felony offense of theft of brass. Floyd pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Floyd, 21-year-old resident of Clarendon was arrested in Donley County for the offense that took place December 15, 2011 and pleaded guilty to a complaint and information filed by the State on April 5, 2012.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Floyd is required to pay a $1,500 fine to Donley County, $473 in court costs, $522.95 restitution, and complete 100 hours of community service. If Floyd violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of TDCJ.

Stephanie Gale Davis was placed on probation for a period of ten years for the first degree felony offense of theft, in aggregated amounts. Davis pleaded guilty for the offense that took place on June 15, 2010, and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Davis, 43-year-old resident of White Deer, was indicted by a Carson County Grand Jury on March 1, 2012.

The indictment occurred after a year-long investigation by Chief Deputy Loren Brand with the Carson County Sheriff’s Office.

“The theft by Davis, an entrusted employee of the victim, occurred over an extended time period, which makes it difficult to ascertain the exact amount,” said Inman. “This lengthy and in-depth investigation resulted in a plea today to make the victim as whole as possible, and also subjects Davis to life in prison if she violates probation.”

There is evidence that the theft began as far back as 1999, according to Inman.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Davis is required to pay a fine of $500 to Carson County, $120,000 restitution, $271 in court costs, and complete 100 hours of community service. If Davis violates probation, she could face up to 99 years in the Intuitional Division of TDCJ.

Santos Pina Martinez was placed on probation for a period of three years for the state jail felony offense of burglary of a building. Martinez pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.

Martinez, 40-year-old resident of Wellington was arrested in Collingsworth County for the offense that took place December 20, 2011 and pleaded guilty to a complaint and information filed by the State on April 5, 2012.

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Martinez is required to pay a $1,500 fine to Collingsworth County, $376 in court costs, and complete 100 hours of community service. If Martinez violates probation, he could face up to two years in the State Jail Division of TDCJ.

Beverly Kate Jara (a.k.a. Beverly Seehorn) was convicted of the State Jail felony offense of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. Jara was convicted and sentenced to two years in the State Jail Division of TDCJ but the sentence was probated for a period of two years.

Jara, 43-year-old resident of Garland, TX was arrested by Hall County Sheriff Deputy, Jared Johnson for the offense that took place November 23, 2011 in Hall County. Pursuant to the plea agreement, Jara was required to pay $376 in court costs, $140 restitution, a fine of $1,500 to Hall County, must successfully complete 100 hours of community service, and all DWI requirements under Chapter 49 of the Texas Penal Code.