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Voters to decide college, school, H’wick positions Nov. 3
Donley County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, November 3, to decide several local races and make their voices heard in this year’s US presidential election.
Locally, ballots will be cast for the Clarendon school board, the Clarendon College board, the Howardwick City Council, and the Donley County Tax Assessor/Collector’s office.
Like reports all across America, interest is running high in this year’s election. As of last Friday, more than 1,000 people had already cast their ballots in Donley County. That total was 654 one week before Election Day in 2016. Also this year, 349 new voters have been added to the rolls in Donley County, making a total of 2,325 people eligible to cast ballots
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, and local ballots can be cast at the following locations: Box 101 – Clarendon College Bairfield Activity Center, Box 102 – Howardwick City Hall, Box 201 – Donley County Courthouse, Box 301 – Assembly of God Fellowship Hall, Box 303 – Hedley First Baptist Church, and Box 401 – Clarendon Church of Christ Family Life Center. Check your voter registration card to determine your precinct box number.
County voters will select the successor for Crump’s position as the County Tax Assessor / Collector. Crump is retiring at the end of the year. Seeking her job are Republican Kristy Christopher and Democrat Tony Dale, and Deedra Keen is running as a write-in candidate.
Local voters will also help decide the next person to serve in the US House of Representatives for Texas District 13 when Congressman Mac Thornberry retires in January. On the ballot are Republican Ronny Jackson, Democrat Gus Trujillo, and Libertarian Jack B. Westbrook.
Three seats are up on the Clarendon College Board of Regents, and incumbents Darlene Spier and Carey Wann are on the ballot along with challengers Guy Ellis, Chris Matthews, and Debbie Thompson.
Clarendon CISD’s Board of Trustees has two positions available this year. Incumbent Reneé Mott is seeking re-election, and Kyle Davis and Chrisi Tucek are also running.
Howardwick has six people running for three city council seats. Aldermen Mary Grady and Marietta Baird are seeking re-election, and other candidates are Shelly Chavira, Terry Barnes, Jeremy Kindle, and Jada Murray.
For live local election results, follow facebook.com/TheEnterprise or @ClarendonTxNews on Twitter, and results will also be posted on ClarendonLive.com.
Earnest Wayne Tubbs
Earnest Wayne Tubbs, 78, passed away on October 20, 2020 at his home in Clarendon surrounded by his family.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon with pastor Stephania Gilkey officiating along with Kindred Hospice Chaplin Randy Srader.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Wayne was born January 2, 1942, in Carrizozo, New Mexico to Garvis Wayne and Earlena Berry Tubbs. He married Patsy Ann Sharp on December 9, 1961.
Wayne worked 30 years for El Paso Natural Gas Company, first as a pipeline welder and eventually as a district superintendent. He repaired and refurbished antique furniture after his retirement and was affectionately known by his wife Patsy as the “Chair-man of Clarendon.” He was an avid carpenter, helper, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
He served on the Donley County Hospital District Board for several years. He was also a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon and loved attending Sunday School and bible studies.
Wayne prided himself as a family man and recently became a great-grandfather to his namesake Grady Wayne Grotegut, who he nicknamed “Wee Boy.” He cared for many other children in the community, among them Jayde and Braxton Gribble and Kase and Kinze Zongker.
He was preceded in death by his parents Garvis Wayne and Earlena Berry Tubbs, his brother Garvis Earl Tubbs, and his granddaughter JeanAnn Tubbs.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Tubbs, his son Laban Tubbs and wife Jennifer of Clarendon, his daughter Tonya Newton and husband Clay of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his grandson Ty Tubbs of Clarendon, his granddaughter Ashlyn Grotegut and husband Parker of Gruver, and his great-grandson Grady Wayne Grotegut (Wee Boy).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon or Kindred Hospice.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
Clarendon author’s book focuses on WWII vet
George U. Hubbard of Clarendon and his daughter, Elizabeth A. Hubbard, have released their latest book based on the World War II experience and writings of John R. Hubbard.
Fight On! World War II and Cold War Experiences of Lt. Commander John R. “Jack” Hubbard, USNR is a first person account – wrapped with historical accuracy – of a naval aviator’s experiences during World War 2. Jack’s experiences both on the ground and in the air continued into the Cold War.
Almost a century in the making, John R. “Jack” Hubbard practiced what he preached when he penned the segments of his life’s story he considered most meaningful and most memorable. He told his students, colleagues, and anyone else who would listen that understanding what happened, why it happened, and to whom it happened was more important than rote memorization to be regurgitated then spewed forth on a standardized exam. As a history professor, Hubbard was deeply concerned at the amount of revisionist history increasingly being promulgated without any consideration of the relevant geopolitical, social, or economic issues leading up to the historical event in question. Therefore, he took pains to expound personalities, activities, and interpersonal relationships to help transport readers back in time so that they could “feel”, “sense”, “laugh”, and “cry” vicariously.
Fight On! has been written in such a way that anyone can understand the evolution of naval aviation during the second world war. Jack takes you through the nuts and bolts of training through deployment to each duty station. Jack has you secretly watching the delivery of The Bomb climaxing with his assignment to fly support of the Enola Gay on her historic mission. Throughout the book, Jack describes his life away from home as well as those with whom he served and met along the way.
But life didn’t end with the surrender of the Japanese. Like most of his fellow service members, Jack had to once again make his own life-changing decisions. Would he make a career in the Navy or would he return to civilian life in academia? His decision led him into the fringes of Cold War international intrigue, espionage, and general mischief. Some have dubbed Jack as the Forrest Gump of that era.
A native Texan who received his public education in Denton, Texas, then earned all of his degrees at The University of Texas, Jack Hubbard taught British History at the University of Texas, Louisiana State University, and Yale University before adding university administration to his teaching responsibilities at Sophie Newcomb College (Tulane). He left Sophie Newcomb when he accepted a position with the State Department to serve as USAID’s chief educational advisor in India. Hubbard ended his academic career at the University of Southern California (USC) where he served as the university’s eighth president during the turbulent decade of the 70s, and where he also taught British History until shortly before his death in 2011. An avid sports enthusiast, Hubbard is well known as the colorful president of USC who cost the Trojans 15 yards during the 1978 USC vs U-Hawaii football game for un-sportsman-like conduct. He served as U.S. Ambassador to India at the end of President Ronald Reagan’s term of office.
Amazon ranked Fight On! World War II and Cold War Experiences of Lt. Commander John R. “Jack” Hubbard, USNR as its # 1 New Release* in Aviation History, 1950s History of the U.S., History of India, and Historiography. The book is available in both print and e-book formats. Both print and e-books can be purchased from Amazon, other online stores, and from ehubbard@punaluudata.com. For more information about the book or the lesson plans that have been created for middle and high school teachers, contact Elizabeth Hubbard at ehubbard@punaluudata.com or via text at 940-297-9347.
George Underwood Hubbard lives in Clarendon, Texas, and spent his life as an educator in the fields of computer science and mathematics. After completing his tour of duty in the United States Army during the Korean War, George taught junior high school mathematics briefly before being recruited by corporate America at the dawn of the computer age. IBM lured him away from Lockheed, but after 32 years teaching and training both IBM employees and clients, he retired to focus on his true passions – historical writing and academia. He retired from Texas Woman’s University where he taught statistics.
George holds a PhD from the University of North Texas, and MS – Statistics from Stanford University, and an MS and BS from The University of Texas. He is the author of numerous magazine and journal articles and the following books: Computer-Assisted Data Base Design; IMS (DL/1) Data Base Organization and Performance; The Humor and Drama of Early Texas; Which End of A Buffalo Gets Up First?; The Last Man to Die by Creek Law; Images of America Krum; and When the Saints Came Marching In.
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Cheryl Ann Molder Miller
Cheryl Ann Molder Miller, 70, of Memphis died Monday, October 19, 2020, in Memphis.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Cheryl was born May 31, 1950, in Memphis to Carroll and Roberta Jones Molder. She married Carl “Dee” Miller on August 27, 1996, in Memphis. She was a longtime resident of Memphis where she was an LVN prior to her retirement. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Thomas Grady Molder.
She survived by her son, Ray Thomas and wife Winona of Seminole, Texas; her daughters, Chantel Brooks and husband Larry of Shamrock and Tiffany Rives and husband Mario of Vacaville, California; her brother, John Molder and wife Jeannie of Clarendon; her sister, Billie Layland of Clarendon; her grandchildren, Rachel Thomas, Dwayne Thomas, Shaila Runnels, Paige Thomas, Ashley Runnels, Heather Rushing, and Kamron Mason; and her great grandchildren, Michael Thomas, Marcus Thomas, Taylon Wingfield, Zaveah Wingfield, Zaire Wiggins, Aria Runnels, and Corren Wilson.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
Local officials warn against door-to-door trick or treating
Local officials are urging parents to avoid door-to-door trick or treating during Halloween next Saturday, October 31, as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Donley County.
Clarendon City Administrator David Dockery said Tuesday that Mayor Sandy Skelton and County Judge John Howard, MD, were both encouraging the community not to practice traditional door-to-door trick or treating this year and said organized trunk or treat events would be preferable.
“I think when you look at school kids going door to door to potentially elderly residents, it would be preferable to have an organized trunk or treat where masks can be worn,” Dockery said.
Judge Howard reported 24 cases of the disease were currently active on Tuesday with 34 people testing positive in the county during the month of October so far.
“I wish I could impress upon everyone how important it is to wear a mask and wash your hands,” Howard said. “I know everyone is tired of it, but it is in Donley County.”
Howard said the virus is prevalent locally and said another resident was hospitalized as recently as Tuesday afternoon.
CC wins Stampede rodeo
The Clarendon College men’s rodeo team claimed the championship at their home rodeo by earning a huge points total of 605 last weekend, October 15-17, at the Stampede Rodeo in CC’s Livestock & Equine Center.
Clarendon’s score was 300 points more than the second place team from Western Texas College followed by Sul Ross University in third place.
Fifteen colleges and universities in the Southwest Region competed with 725 total event entries in the rodeo. CC rodeo coach and event organizer Bret Franks expressed his thanks to the community for the support of the Stampede and of the CC team, both of which were successful.
“We had a lot of people show up for the rodeo,” Franks said, “and our men’s team went from being number three in the region to first in the region.”
In the bareback riding, Cole Franks won the short round with an 84 point ride after barely qualifying in the long round with a 67-point ride. He tied for the average to win the buckle, while Rickey Williams was 70 points in the long go and 80 points in the short go to finish third in the average.
The Clarendon saddle bronc riders claimed the first through fourth spots with Cash Wilson winning first in the long go, short go and average with his 77 and 82 point rides to claim the championship buckle. Keene Justesen had 74 points in the long go and 73 in the short go to finish second, while Trey Elshere was 75 in the long go and 72 in the short go to finish third.
Brody Wells came in to the championship round in the bottom spot with his 68 point ride in the long go but won second in the short go with his 77 point ride to finish fourth, and Jayde Smith was 72 in the long go and failed to make the ride in the short go round.
The CC Stampede is a NIRA College Rodeo, which attracts teams from 16 colleges and universities and is hosted by Clarendon College every four years.
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