Freedom isn’t free…Someone had to pay
World War II veteran Joe Robinson of Clarendon with his medals for service to his country. Enterprise photo / Ashlyn Tubbs
On the trail
A giant arrow sculpture was installed at the Saints’ Roost Museum Friday to put Donley County on the Quanah Parker Trail of the 52-county Texas Plains Trail Region. A formal dedication will be held in September. Shown here are Donley County Attorney Landon Lambert with sculptor Charles Smith. Enterprise Photo / Roger Estlack
Hedley’s Bufford Holland helped prepare the Rowe Cemetary for the Memorial Day Service. Courtesy photo / Hedley Yearbook
The Clarendon High School Junior Historians Chapter 807 was named first runner-up as Outstanding Texas Chapter for the 2013 school year. The award is given by the Texas State Historical Association in recognition of a chapter’s efforts to preserve local history, promote civic involvement, and conduct research. Pictured are the newly elected 2014 officers left to right: President Minnie Buckhaults, Vice president Emberli Holland, Secretary Emily Martinez, Treasurer Lee Buckhaults, Reporter Darbe Woodard, and Historian Rhonda Olivas. Courtesy Photo / Lyndal Gillen.
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Freedom isn’t free…Someone had to pay
Local veteran remembers service in WW II By Ashlyn Tubbs, Clarendon Enterprise Joe Robinson is a man rarely seen without wearing his cowboy hat and a smile on his face. Leasing land from the JA Ranch for more than 40 years, he is known largely for his ranch work and accomplishments within the Donley County community, winning the Pioneer Man of the Year for 2009. These are not considered his biggest... [Read more]
Hedley names top grads for Class of 2013
Hedley High School has named Austin Adams and Coltin Kingston as their top graduates for the Class of 2013. Austin Adams, with a grade point average of 97.75, is this year’s valedictorian. He is the son of Lon and Nicki Adams and has been very active in FFA and is a member of the state qualifying livestock judging team. He has been Hedley FFA Chapter president and also has served as the Greenbelt... [Read more]
Opinion: North Pole moving, Tea Party to blame
Bad news, folks! The magnetic north pole is galloping to the northeastward at close to 40 miles a year. Historically, it’s been creeping along at less than 10 miles an year for the past few centuries. Magnetic north, which is the place where compass needles actually point, is near the geographic North Pole, which is currently located near Ellesmere Island, just off the Canadian mainland. The magnetic... [Read more]
Mulkey to be lit at party Saturday
The formal lighting of the Mulkey Theatre will be held Saturday evening, May 25, as the culmination of the first Mulkey Block Party, Vendors and family activities will be on hand when the party starts in front of the theatre at 5 p.m. Howardwick musicians and singers Steve Hall and Jesse Lincycomb will open for “Insufficient Funds” at 5 p.m. and to start a great evening of family entertainment,... [Read more]
Aldermen talk about jobless claims on city
The Clarendon Board of Aldermen delved into a discussion about unemployment compensation claims during last week’s regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14. In reviewing the city bills, Alderman Abby Patten raised concerns about $8,169 in unemployment claims that had been paid to former employees. At least one of those, she said the city administrator at the time had assured the board there would be no... [Read more]
Amarillo Venom shows appreciation to first responders
In honor of EMS week and the upcoming Memorial Weekend, the Amarillo Venom are offering free tickets to area first responders and civil servants. The Amarillo Venom are also offering these tickets to military, both active and retired, plus civil servants (police officers, firefighters, correctional officers, etc.). The tickets are to the June 1 game against the Laredo Rattlesnakes. “The Amarillo... [Read more]
Hicks wins re-election
HISD voters oust two incumbents By Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise Clarendon Mayor Larry Hicks narrowly won re-election Saturday, beating Alderman Tommy Hill by a 20-vote margin, 244-224; and two longtime incumbents on the Hedley school board were defeated. A total of 468 voters cast ballots in the city election, representing a 43 percent turnout. Sandy Skelton was the top vote getter among candidates... [Read more]
Shelton wins gold at state track meet
By Sandy Anderberg, Clarendon Enterprise Clarendon High School senior Audrey Shelton’s track career could have not had a better ending as she sprinted to a gold medal at the State Track Meet in Austin last week. She not only won the gold in the 3200-meter run, she also annihilated the old record in that event. Shelton ran the race in 11:31.84, beating her personal best by 37 seconds according to... [Read more]
Howard, Brady top students for CHS Class of 2013
Clarendon High School has named its top students for this year. Lydia Howard is this year’s valedictorian, and Maritta Brady is the salutatorian. Howard, with a GPA of 98.7, is the daughter of Gwynne and Bruce Howard and the granddaughter of Jim and Sammie Howard and Ila Gale. She has sought academic excellence throughout her high school career, receiving multiple Honor C awards in science, math,... [Read more]
