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Local boards still needing candidates
Two weeks into the filing period, few citizens have stepped forward to serve on the boards of six local governments that are scheduled to hold elections this spring.
The cities of Clarendon, Hedley, and Howardwick; the Clarendon and Hedley school districts; and the Donley County Hospital District have 17 positions available this year.
Howardwick led the candidate count as all three incumbents have filed for reelection – Mayor Tony Clemishire and Aldermen Johnny Floyd and Jada Murray.
Clarendon Alderman Eulaine McIntosh has also filed for reelection. The city has the mayor’s seat and two aldermen’s positions up.
At Clarendon ISD, Chrisi Tucek has filed for reelection to the Board of Trustees. Tucek’s and one other trustee positions are available.
Rose Lemley has filed to run again for her Place 1 position on the Donley County Hospital District Board of Directors. Place 2 and Place 3 are also up for election.
No candidates have formally filed to run at the City of Hedley, where three seats are up on the Board of Aldermen.
Hedley ISD has two full three-year terms and one unexpired term up this year, but the school had no official candidates at press time.
Filing began January 18 and continues through Friday, February 17. Elections will be May 6, 2023.
Investigation still continues in Hedley
The investigation of possible misappropriation of funds continues this week at the City of Hedley.
Mayor Carrie Butler told the Enterprise Tuesday that she is very concerned about the city.
“So much is missing, and so much was spent,” Butler said.
The mayor said she is planning to meet with an attorney to represent the city as the investigation continues. She also said the city knows of about $50,000 missing so far.
The public was first informed of the investigation at a January 19 meeting of the Hedley City Council at which aldermen accepted the resignation of former city secretary Kim Davis Grossman.
Red River Water petition underway
About 200 signatures have been obtained on petition to protest a 40 percent water rate increase from Red River Water Authority, which went into effect February 1.
Howardwick City Secretary Sandy Childress said she is still working to gather more signatures to block the rate increase.
Red River Water Authority serves the City of Howardwick and several rural residents and communities. More than 400 signatures of Red River customers are needed to protest the rate.
Childress encourages any Red River customer to sign the petition soon because of a looming deadline to block the increase. Red River customers interested in signing Howardwick’s petition are asked to call Childress at City Hall at 806-874-2222.
Making Mom’s big day special
Last Saturday was my Mom’s birthday. This year we tried to make it as special as possible so my sister and I came up with some pretty good surprises for things we could do for our mom.
The best idea we came up with was to say, “Happy Birthday, Mom!” on the marque of the Mulkey Theater. We waited until it was dark Friday night, and then we took a photo under it to send to Mom. We gave it to my Dad, and he waited until midnight and then posted the picture on Facebook for her to find. She absolutely loved it, and it was a great thing that we got to do for someone that means so much to me and my whole family.
Saturday, her actual birthday, we spent it with her at my sister’s basketball tournament.
After that, we went out to eat with my grandparents, my aunt, and my little cousins. Then we came home and had cake! Sunday we continued her birthday by just having a quiet day relaxing.
My Mom does so much for us, and we wanted to thank her for that. I love you, Mom.
Thank you for everything you do for me.
Lady Broncos defeat Wheeler, 66-41
The Lady Broncos only have one loss in district play and are concentrating on the end of their regular season schedule while preparing for post-season play.
The ladies played at home against Wheeler last Tuesday and defeated them 66-41.
Three Lady Broncos finished in double figures in the game with senior Finley Cunningham leading the way with 14 points that included four three-pointers. Hayden Elam finished with 13 and Kenidee Hayes had 10.
The ladies worked hard to execute their offensive plan against the Lady Mustangs and played solid defense. Wheeler struggled to put points on the board in the final eight minutes.
Courtlyn Conkin had nine and Berkley Moore and Baylee Gabel added five each. Makenna Shadle and Tandie Cummins had four, while Gracie Smith had two.
The Lady Broncos were able to stop Quanah 45-36. The ladies jumped out with the early momentum and led by eight after one. The Lady Indians were able to close the gap to two points at the break, but were plagued by turnovers and missed shots.
Elam put in 13 and Gable had 10. Conkin put in eight points and Cunningham added five. Moore had three, and Hayes and T. Cummins helped with two each.
The Lady Broncos will play Shamrock at home on Friday, February 3, and travel to Wellington February 7 to finish regular season play.
Broncos take down Wheeler, Quanah
The Broncos upped their record to 12-9 overall and remain perfect in district play at 5-0 with the end of the first half of district nearing an end. On Tuesday, the Broncos took on Wheeler at home and breezed to a 66-41 win.
Things went the Broncos’ way from the beginning and they were able to spread out the scoring. Jmaury Davis was able to put in 24 points in the win, Lyric Smith added 12, and Tyler Harper added 10. Harrison Howard helped with seven, Anthony Ceniceros had five, Josiah Hearn had four, and Levi Gates put in one.
They played at Quanah Friday and were able to hustle to a 50-39 win.
The Broncos took the early lead in the game and never fell behind. It was a defensive game by both teams with the Broncos gaining the upper hand early on. They were able to spread their lead in the third quarter and ride their offensive execution to the end. Davis and Smith led the way with 14 points each.
Lady Colts win 2nd in Groom Tourney
The Clarendon Lady Colts played solid basketball in the Groom Tournament over the weekend and finished in second place with two wins and one loss.
The Lady Colts had their first 27-37 loss in the opening game against a good Sunray team. The first half of play belonged to the Lady Colts as they were able to hold the Lady Cats at bay. But Sunray stepped up their game and scored 25 points in the second half to get the win.
Cambree Smith topped the field with 12 points that included hitting eight of ten free throws and Jayla Woodard helped with six.
Makynna Williams had four, Josie Murillo and Ella Estlack put in two each, and Kinslee Hatley had one.
Their last two games were against West Texas White and West Texas Red, and they had no problem with either team. They won over WT White 42-7 and WT Red 47-7.
The Lady Colts outscored West Texas 23-2 at halftime and only allowed four points for their opponent in the second half. Woodard led the way with 20 and Smith put in 11. Addy Havens finished with seven, and Eli Rodriguez and Estlack had two each.
In the final game, the Lady Colts executed their defensive attack and the WT Red team were helpless to make anything happen. Clarendon played solid basketball on both ends of the court.
Earlier in the week, the ladies easily rolled over Shamrock 35-9. They were able to run their offense like they wanted and the Lady Irish struggled to stop them.
Smith put in 10 and hit six of eight free throws and Woodard put in nine. Rodriguez had fie, Havens put in four, Murillo had one three pointer, and Williams finished with three.
Results for the Colts were not available at press time.
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