Arrive Alive
Broncos desire better offensive plan
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Bronco baseball team is playing hard and making great advancements in their play, but coach Brad Elam feels they could do more.
“We need to have a better game plan coming up to the plate,” he said. The Broncos were not able to turn hits into runs in their 0-9 loss to River Road last Tuesday.
Nick Shadle was able to make good on his two at bats with big hits, but the Broncos could never bring anybody back to home plate. Defensively, the Broncos struggled despite the players pitching well.
“I thought Kade Hunsaker and Caleb Cobb pitched well,” Elam said. “We make a few plays behind them and it’s a 1-0 game. In the field we didn’t make enough plays and we struggled with our hitting.”
Elam thought River Road’s pitchers did a good job in the game.
“Give their pitchers credit, they are very good,” he said. “But we need to have a better game plan coming up to the plate.”
The Broncos were able to regroup after the loss and finish in second place in the Childress Tournament over the weekend. They went 3-1 over the weekend as they romped over Wellington 12-7 and defeated a good Borger team 4-2. They also earned a huge win over Quanah at 16-4, before losing to Borger 0-13.
“I was very pleased with our tournament performance,” Elam said. “We got to look at a lot of players and got to stretch our pitching out. The Borger victory was a big win. We fought them the whole game and were able to hold them off.”
Elam noted that Kade Hunsaker pitched his best game of the year for the win and Nathan Shadle saved the game finishing the last two innings. The Broncos were also better at the plate.
“Our hitting came alive as a team and we hit well,” he said. “We ran out of steam in the last game, but overall a very good tournament.”
Caleb Cobb, Hunsaker, and Bryce Hatley were named to the All-Tournament Team.
The Broncos will participate in the Fritch Tournament Friday and Saturday, March 10-11. They will travel to San Jacinto on Thursday, March 17.
Lady Broncos drop district game to WT
By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Broncos were well under control of West Texas last Saturday at home in their first district game until the sixth inning when WT began to hit the ball and put runs on the board. The Lady Broncos took a 9-13 loss. Allyson Hogan was on the mound and Brianna Butler was behind the plate. According to head coach Gary Jack; the duo was doing a good job of holding WT from making any huge plays.
“We played well until the sixth,” Jack said. “We had a 7-2 lead up until that point. They started hitting the ball well and we made a couple of mistakes.”
Sterling King came into finish the game the end of the sixth and into the seventh for the Lady Broncos.
“We just could never get that third out,” Jack said. “They outhit us. And our defense played well behind the pitchers, but we let it slip away. We’ve got to get a little better.”
Jack noted that several Lady Broncos hit the ball well despite the loss. “Butler, Hogan, Hannah Hommel, and Jensen Hatley all hit the ball well,” Jack said. “We left the bases loaded three different times. We were close to busting it wide open.”
The Lady Broncos are 0-1 in district play, but will have the opportunity to improve on that next Saturday, March 10, when they take on Memphis at home beginning at 12:00 p.m. They will travel to McLean on Tuesday, March 14, and play at 4:00 p.m.
Bobby Glenn Cain
Bobby Glenn Cain, 69, of Millstone Twp. died Tuesday, February 16.
Services were held on, February 20, at Calvary Chapel Crossfields, 15 Half Acre Rd., Jamesburg. Interment followed at Old Tennent Cemetery. To leave a condolence or find directions, visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com.
Bob was born in Amarillo and graduated from Texas A & M in 1970 with a degree in Parks and Recreation. He was employed by the Monmouth County Park System for 40 years as Asst. Superintendent and Purchasing Agent and was a member of the Governmental Purchasing Association of NJ (GPNJ). Bob was a long time beekeeper in Monmouth County and did many educational presentations around the state. He was a member and past president of the Central Jersey Beekeepers Association. Bob was an avid sportsman and former member of Shore Wildlife; he loved hunting, fishing, clamming, gardening, snowmobiling and was a big fan of the Henry Hudson Admirals athletic program. Bob was a devoted member of Calvary Chapel Crossfields and a former deacon and elder of Old Tennent Presbyterian Church. He was also a trustee of Old Tennent Cemetery Assoc.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Earl (Stina) Cain and Kathryn Eckert Cain and his only sister, Carol Mills.
He is survived by his loving wife Dianne of 44 years; his son David and daughter Kristin, son-in-law Scott Taylor and two grandchildren, Kloey and Kadyn.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ, 195 Little Albany St., New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Clint Quinlin
Clint Quinlin, 35, died March 6, 2016.
Funeral service will be held at Hillside Christian Chapel Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., with Pastors Bob Schroder, and Blake Clevenger officiating.
Clint was born October 27, 1980, to Tim and Julane Quinlin in Amarillo. On September 13, 2008, he married his true love Robyn, which they have two beautiful girls together. Clint worked for Clarendon Veterinary Clinic as a Vet Tech, as well as he was a Guide and foreman of J Bar J Ranch in Clarendon. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved everything about being outdoors.
He loved to cook, and most of all his children and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, and nephew Bennett Vanderham.
He is survived by his wife Robyn, his 2 Daughters, Corinne, and Virginia, 3 brothers, Jeff and wife Lorie Quinlin of Amarillo, Will and wife Kathy Quinlin of Boise, Idaho, and Glen and wife Patricia Quinlin of Edgefield, South Caroline. 6 sisters, Molly Mitchell of Amarillo, Kathleen and husband Steve Armstrong of Barry, Texas, Lucinda and husband Rick Pannell of Sherwood, Oregon, Martha Quinlin of Amarillo, Imelda and husband Jesse Cunningham of Amarillo, and Anita and husband Weston Gullett of Pampa. His loving In-laws, Steve and wife Lea Wright, Courtney and husband Zachary Vanderham, and Brandon Wright, all of Amarillo. And many Nieces and Nephews
The Family suggests memorials be made to Life and liberty Outdoors Foundation, 2506 SW 45th, Amarillo, TX 79110.
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Broncos win bi-district title
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Bronco basketball team has had a great season, but it came to abrupt end in Littlefield last Friday against a good Panhandle team.
The game went into overtime, and the Broncos were defeated 56-62 in a game that was nip and tuck all the way.
The Broncos played hard from beginning to end and had a great strategy going in. They held a two-point lead after one, but the Panthers took over in the second quarter taking a two-point lead into the break. The Broncos refocused and put themselves in a great spot with only eight minutes remaining with a three-point lead. A few missed shots down the stretch hurt the Broncos and Panhandle was able to force extra minutes.
The Broncos did all they could do in the OT period, but were unable to stop the Panthers.
Bryce Grahn led the Broncos on the scoreboard with 16 points. Junior Ceniceros finished with 15, Marshal Johnson had 12, Chance Lockhart put in 11, and Colt Wood had two. Grahn had five rebounds and three steals, Lockhart had four assists and Ceniceros helped with three. Johnson had five rebounds and Wood grabbed two steals.
“We played a good game against a good team,” coach Brandt Lockhart said. “We played with great effort from beginning to end.”
The Broncos did have a great season, which ended too soon for players and fans. However, the Broncos had a lot of successes during their season that included a big win over Panhandle in a tournament.
“We finished the season with two tournament wins and a Bi-District Championship,” Lockhart said.
Lockhart was also pleased with the effort by the two seniors on the team. Junior Ceniceros and Chesson Sims fought hard with the Broncos all year.
“I appreciate the work that Chesson and Junior put in in their four years,” he said. “I also appreciate the senior trainers, Shelby Baxter, Kendra Davis, Alysse Simpson, and Josh Solis. The Broncos finished the season with a record of 25-7.”
Earlier in the week, the Broncos claimed the Bi-District Title in Amarillo when they soundly defeated the Gruver Greyhounds, 71-47.
The Broncos totally dominated the Greyhounds and stifled everything they tried to do. The Broncos led by no less than 16 points most of the game. Grahn and Ceniceros put in 28 points each, Lockhart added 26, Johnson had 24, Sims helped with 14, and Damarjae put in 10. Wood had eight, and Keandre Cortez had four.
Grahn had 24 rebounds for a double-double, eight assists and six steals. Lockhart had 18 rebounds and 12 assists for another double-double. Johnson grabbed 11 rebounds and Sims had nine. D. Cortez also added four steals on defense.
“I thought we played great defense,” Lockhart said. “We were able to hold them to 14 points the first half. We finished the game with five guys nine points or better and we also dominated the boards.”
Court hears three local cases plea
The district court heard three pleas on Donley County cases during the month of February.
The court met in Clarendon on Friday, February 26, 2016, to hear one plea.
Steven Wayne Kelley was placed on probation for a period of eight years for the second degree felony offense of failure to register as a sex offender enhanced. Kelley pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.
Kelley, 54, from Amarillo, was arrested in Donley County for the offense that took place on November 24, 2014, by DPS Trooper Travis High. Kelley was indicted by a Donley County Grand Jury on January 25, 2016.
Pursuant to the plea agreement, Kelley is required to pay a $500 fine to Donley County, $488 in court costs, and successfully complete 300 hours of community service. If Kelley violates probation, he could face up to 20 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.
On Monday, February 22, the court met in Childress and heard a plea from David Louis Barrett, who was placed on probation for a period of three years for the third degree felony offense of prohibited substance in a correctional facility.
Barrett, 41, from Lawton, OK, pleaded guilty and was placed on deferred adjudication for the offense.
Barrett, was arrested in Donley County for the offense that took place on February 1, 2016 by Donley County Deputy Sonny Marasco. Barrett pleaded to an information filed by the State on February 17, 2016.
Pursuant to the plea agreement, Barrett is required to pay a $3,000 fine to Donley County, $488 in court costs, $180 restitution, and complete 200 hours of community service. If Barrett violates probation, he could face up to 10 years in the Institutional Division of the TDCJ.
The court also met in Panhandle on Monday, February 8, where Martin Medina Ortiz pleaded true to allegations listed in the State’s Motion to Revoke and was sentenced to 14 months in the State Jail Division of TDCJ for the state jail felony offense of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger.
On May 31, 2011, Ortiz originally pleaded to the charges from the April 17, 2011, offense in Donley County, when he was arrested by Trooper Aaron Tarnutzer. The State filed the motion to revoke on January 31, 2013, alleging five violations of community supervision.
Ortiz is required to pay $558 in court costs to Donley County and a $2,500 fine.
District Attorney Luke Inman prosecuted aforementioned cases, assisted by Scott Sherwood and Greg Buckley, with the Honorable Judge Stuart Messer presiding.
Warrant Round-Up to start arresting ticket holders who haven’t paid up
If you’ve skipped paying that speeding ticket that you stuffed in your glove box, you could soon find yourself wearing a pair of handcuffs when the Texas Warrant Round-Up begins Saturday, March 5.
Donley County Justices of the Peace and more than 200 other jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies across the state will be participating in the round-up, and officials say it’s best to pay your fine now before it starts.
Local justice courts handed numerous open cases over to a collection agency in Amarillo, which has sent letters out to those individuals.
The courts have already put a hold on the driver’s licenses of the offenders in question, and for those who don’t pay up, warrants will be issued and the offenders will be arrested.
Precinct 3&4 Justice Denise Bertrand said Donley County has had good results from participating in the Texas Warrant Round-Up in years past.
“It has been successful in the past,” Bertrand said. “I consider it a success when they pay their fine, and we don’t have to put out a warrant or put them in jail.”
As collection agents’ letters show up in mailboxes and word gets out about the round-up, local courts are already seeing an influx of people paying their fines.
If someone is unable to pay their fine, officials still say it’s better to contact their offices before warrants go out Saturday.
“Community service is an option if they can prove they can’t pay their fine,” Bertrand said.
Cub Scouts recognized at Blue & Gold Celebration
Fourteen local Cub Scouts were recognized with rank advancements and other achievements when Pack 437 held its annual Blue & Gold Celebration on Monday, February 29.
Ten young men received the God & Country award for their age level, including God & Me – Kaendan Moffett and Haughton Bivens; and God & Family – Mason Allred, Nathan Estlack, Daniel Estlack, Ben Estlack, Henry Bivens, Jacoby Dunham, Steven Mills, and Jacob Murillo.
Den 5 members Logan Mathis, John Holt, and Eli Ritchie received belt loops for sports and duty to God, and Mathis and Holt received their Bobcat ranks.
Den 4 members Kaendan Moffett and Haughton Bivens received five belt loop awards and earned their Wolf ranks.
Den 3 Cub Scouts Ben Estlack, Daniel Estlack, Mason Allred, and Henry Bivens were awarded three belt loops and earned their Bear ranks.
Den 2 members Jacob Murillo, Steven Mills, and Patrick Monds received their Cyber Chip awards and two achievement pins each, and Mills and Murillo earned their Webelos ranks.
Den 1 members Kayden Cummings, Jacoby Dunham, and Nathan Estlack received their fitness pins and their Webelos rank and will now embark on finishing their Arrow of Light requirements in preparation for bridging to Boy Scouts this May.
The following Cubs were also recognized for participating in the Pack’s popcorn sales last fall: Ben Estlack, Nathan Estlack, Daniel Estlack, John Holt, Mason Allred, Steven Mills, Henry Bivens, Haughton Bivens, Mason Gibson, Kaendan Moffett, Kayden Cummings, Jacob Murillo, Patrick Monds, Daze Kostamayer, Jakoby Dunham, Logan Mathis, Shaun Boatwright, and Eli Ritchie. Top sellers for the Pack were Ben Estlack and Mason Allred.
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