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Overstreet wins 2019 Jones 5K
Kenneth Overstreet and Kaylanth Mendoza were the top men’s and women’s finishers of the seventh annual Chance Mark Jones Roar & Run 5K last Saturday, April 13, at Clarendon College.
Overstreet, age 17, was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 19:39, shaving almost a minute off his winning time from last year and giving him the best overall time, the best men’s time, and best time for those ages 11-19.
Mendoza, age 16, ran the race in 24 minutes, 24 seconds, finishing before all other women and placing third in the 11-19 age group. Second place in that group went to Ryder Robison with a time of 20:41.
The race sponsored by the Clarendon Lions Club in conjunction with National Child Abuse Awareness Month, drew more than 75 registrations, but rain and cold temperatures kept many people indoors Saturday. Thirty-six people actually ran or walked the 5K the day of the event, which was also attended by several spectators, supporters, and workers.
The annual Roar & Run 5K is held to raise awareness of child abuse and to honor the life of four-year-old Chance Mark Jones, who died in 2011.
Complete results of this year’s race are as follows: Top Men’s Time – Kenneth Overstreet 19:39; Top Women’s Time – Kaylanth Mendoza 24:24; 10 and under – 1st Anna Balogh, 2nd Kutter O’Keefe, and 3rd Addy Havens; Ages 11-19 – 1st Overstreet, 2nd Robison, 3rd Mendoza; Ages 20-29 – 1st Tamra Burnam and 2nd Shelby O’Keefe; Ages 30-39 – 1st Daena Santos 25:35, 2nd Haley Vance 26:09, 3rd Andrew Brown 35:26; Ages 40-49 – 1st Tanya Word 25:00, 2nd Tim Hooks 27:10, 3rd Anne Dushay 35:44; Ages 50-59 – 1st Michelle Branigan 26:56, 2nd Shaun O’Keefe 40:41, and 3rd P.J. O’Keefe 45:43; and Ages 60-69 – 1st John Howard 40:24 and 2nd Martha Smith 43:19.
Proceeds from this year’s Chance Mark Jones Roar ‘N Run will help support the the charitable activities of the Clarendon Lions Club, including eyeglasses for local school kids, Christmas food baskets for local families, scholarships, and hosting the area office of The Bridge – Children’s Advocacy Center.
H’wick candidates face questions
Eight of nine candidates for office in Howardwick participated in forum last Tuesday, April 2, to answer questions submitted by citizens.
Candidate for alderman Tammy Jordan was the lone absence from the forum and told the Enterprise this week she was not notified of the meeting.
Mayoral candidates Coy Cooper, Alderman Brice Hawley, Tony Clemisher, and J.D. Kindle were up first to address citizen concerns, covering a wide range of topics, as presented by City Secretary Sandy Childress.
Hawley and Clemisher both agreed to try to not let meetings go on for three hours or more if elected.
Cooper was asked about “dividing the city,” to which he replied that he merely wants the city to follow the law.
Kindle said he wanted Howardwick to be a good place to raise kids, and Clemishire said that get the fire department situation “straightened out” is critical.
All the candidates at one time or another mentioned roads as being a priority.
Hawley would like to see the city council have more time to review documents before voting on them and also would like citizens to have more time to review ordinances and regulations.
Cooper received a question about his driver’s license.
“I’m not going to show my driver’s license,” he said. “I had to show it to get my voter registration card, and that’s all that’s required.”
Kindle received a question about ways of uniting the city and he said he felt the Hoedown set for this June is a good start and that he also wants to see a place for kids and other citizens can gather. He also wants to bring more business to Howardwick.
Clemishire was asked about his leadership history. He talked about his experience the construction industry and facing adversity against odds.
“I worked my way up as a vice president of a large electrical contracting company,” he said.
Hawley pointed to his past experience as a trustee in the Clear Lake community as an example of his leadership and said spending money on infrastructure and the fire department is important to city growth.
Kindle said his experience as a consultant to other businesses helped qualify him to be mayor and said he imitates leaders in fields of business, particularly oil, wind, and gas.
For their goals, Cooper said he wants people treated equally and the city to follow state laws; Hawley wants a more robust fire department, beautification with walking trails and other amenities, and transparency in government; Clemishire would like to see park and city entrance improvements, and people working together; and Kindle wants more community events, finding common ground with neighbors, and attracting more population to improve quality of life.
Later four candidates for alderman were featured: Beverly McCaskill, Jerry Mullanax, Ericka Mills, and incumbent Johnny Floyd. A recurring them among the alderman candidates was improved communication. Mullanax also focused on enforcing ordinances and resolving the ongoing conflict between the city and volunteer fire department.
Lady Broncos beat Gruver
By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Broncos took on Gruver at home on Saturday and recovered from an 0-8 start to run-rule the Lady Hounds 20-10.
“We allowed them to score eight runs to our seven in the first inning,” coach Carrie Hicks said. “Then, we jumped ahead in the second inning and increased the lead throughout the rest of the game.”
Hicks credited Kaylin Hicks, Ashlynn Newsome, Raynee Newsome with good defensive play and Madi Smith pitching well from the mound.
They were able to turn a double play after Hicks scooped it up and tossed to Newsome who got the out and threw it to Emily Johnson on first.
Offensively, the ladies connected well with the bat.
“We hit well when we could,” Hicks said. “Emily Johnson, Jade Benson, Sandrea Smith, and Raynee Newsome each had doubles and Jade, Emily, Kira, and Makayla (Brown) each got singles. We definitely needed this win to start off our second half of district.”
Earlier in the week, the ladies fell one run short to Sunray in a 23-24 loss.
“I was proud of the girls because they never gave up and they encouraged each other throughout the game,” Hicks said.
The Lady Broncos led until the fifth inning when Sunray tied it up at 16 all. They were able to retake the lead in the seventh, but could not answer the Lady Cats’ runs to put them on top.
“We hit the ball well and aggressively ran bases,” Hicks said. “We just struggled on defense a couple of innings.”
Hicks pointed out that A. Newsome, S. Smith, Brown, Benson, Johnson, Hicks, and R. Newsome had doubles and M. Smith, A. Newsome, S. Smith, Weatherton, and M. Smith all caught an out in the outfield. Hicks caught two in the infield and Newsome earned another out on a fly ball.
The Lady Broncos will play Memphis at home on Friday, April 12, at 4:00 p.m. and play West Texas High at home on the 16th at 4:30 p.m.
HHS runners advance
Hedley High School runners advanced to the Area level in seven competitions following the district track meet in White Deer last Thursday, April 4.
The Lady Owls placed sixth as a team but advanced in five contests with sisters Jayden and Cara Lambert having the strongest showings, placing first and second respectively in the 300m hurdles. Emma Lambert also placed third in the 200m dash and fourth in the 100m dash.
The Ladies’ 4x100m relay team finished in third place with Giulia Lotito, J. Lambert, C. Lambert, E. Lambert, and alternate Kassie Hinton. The 4x200m relay team was also third and was run by K. Hinton, Kadee Lockeby, C. Lambert, J. Lambert, and alternates E. Lambert and G. Lotito.
The boys placed seventh as a team and advanced in two competitions.
Jordan Upton ran the 1600m for the Owls and finished in third place. He also came in fourth in the 3200m run. The Area meet will be held next Monday, April 15, in White Deer.
4H horse judgers bring home awards
Donley County 4-H Horse Judging teams travelled to Canyon on Friday, March 29, to compete in the Traveling Trophy Horse Judging Contest.
The individual results in the senior division follow: Brandalyn Elllis 5th overall, Tanner Burch 14th, Henry Dushay 23rd and Darcy Grahn 29th. As a team, they placed 4th overall.
In the junior division, the 7th place team overall was Laney Gates, Maloree Wann, Brenna Ellis and Bryce Williams. Gracie Ellis, Whitney Williams, Mary Jo Dushay and Elliot Frausto finished 10th overall as a team and Madi Benson, Makynna Williams and Presley Smith placed 13th. Placing in the top 25 as individuals was Laney 9th, Maloree 17th, Gracie 22nd, Madi 23rd, and Whitney 24th.
The following day, 4-H members competed at the Clarendon College Invitational in the horse and livestock judging contests.
The top horse judging team in the junior division of Elliot Frausto, Whitney Williams, Gracie Ellis and Mary Jo Dushay also finished well individually taking the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 12th place ribbons home respectively. The 3rd place overall team of Laney Gates, Maloree Wann and Bryce Williams placed 4th, 7th and 24th as individuals respectively. The 8th place overall team of Presley Smith, Makynna Williams and Madilyn Benson placed 10th, 19th and 29th as individuals.
In the senior division, Brandalyn Ellis was 2nd overall, Henry Dushay 7th and Tanner Burch 11th and they took the top spot placing 1st as a team.
In the livestock judging, the junior team of Grant Haynes, Taylee Ehlert and Parker Haynes placed 8th overall and Grant finished in the top 25 individually at 22nd.
Focus
Broncos slam Valley
By Sandy Anderberg
After weather delays, the Bronco baseball team finally got to play a game last week at Valley against the Patriots.
Clarendon won the first game 20-2.
Noab Elam was on the mound, and, according to coach Brad Elam, he pitched four good innings and struck out five hitters. Aiden Caudle finished the game with two strikeouts.
“We had a great game,” Elam said. “I thought we played well in all phases. Noab Elam and Isaac Dunham each knocked in five with Dunham hitting his first homer of the year. Preston Elam knocked in three and Payton Hicks, Harm Drenth, and Brock Hatley knocked in two each.”
Elam noted that Hicks scored a game high four runs.
The Broncos got by Valley in the second game 18-3.
“It was another great game,” Elam said.
Preston Elam and Ryan Ward both had big days at the plate hitting their first homers of the year.
“Preston also knocked in seven runs and Noab knocked in four,” Elam said.
Hicks had his bat going again with three RBI’s and he and both Elams had three hits each. Hatley and Drenth scored three runs each in the game. “
Preston pitched a strong game pitching four innings and giving up only one hit while striking out nine.
The Broncos will play Saturday, April 6, in Wellington at 1:00 p.m.
Preston Elam and Ryan Ward both had big days at the plate hitting their first homers of the year.
“Preston also knocked in seven runs and Noab knocked in four,” Elam said.
Hicks had his bat going again with three RBI’s and he and both Elams had three hits each. Hatley and Drenth scored three runs each in the game. “
Preston pitched a strong game pitching four innings and giving up only one hit while striking out nine.
The Broncos will play Saturday, April 6, in Wellington at 1:00 p.m.
Preston Elam and Ryan Ward both had big days at the plate hitting their first homers of the year.
“Preston also knocked in seven runs and Noab knocked in four,” Elam said.
Hicks had his bat going again with three RBI’s and he and both Elams had three hits each. Hatley and Drenth scored three runs each in the game. “
Preston pitched a strong game pitching four innings and giving up only one hit while striking out nine.
The Broncos will play Saturday, April 6, in Wellington at 1:00 p.m.
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