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Clarendon City Hall move starts Friday
The City of Clarendon will begin moving this Friday from his historic offices to the new City Hall in the former Lowe Office Building at 313 S. Sully across from the Courthouse
City Administrator David Dockery hopes to complete the move Monday, January 27, and says communication services with the city will be disrupted both Friday and Monday as the appropriate utility companies make the necessary changes. The new City Hall is expected to be fully capable of receiving calls and emails on Tuesday, January 28.
City officials are planning an open house event at the new location on February 3.
City considering noise ordinance
The Clarendon City Council will consider adopting a noise ordinance when it meets in regular session Thursday night, January 23.
City Administrator David Dockery said three residents attended last week’s called meeting and brought up the idea. Carol Braddock, Cathy Marable, and Sara SoRelle spoke in favor of enacting an ordinance to govern excessive noise.
Aldermen will consider that request this week along with how such an ordinance might be worded and enforced.
During last week’s meeting, the council renewed the city’s curfew ordinance. That regulation on how late minors can be out must be reauthorized every three years. Generally, minors cannot be out between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday or between midnight and 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The ordinance does allow several exceptions for the curfew.
The council approved a job description for the city aquatics center manager, and Dockery says that position will be posted in the next two weeks. The firm that has designed the aquatics center helped the city draft the description for the manager’s position.
Three members were appointed to the Clarendon Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. Brandon Frausto, Steve Hall, and Taylor Shelton will each serve two-year terms on that board.
No action was taken on a bid on six lots in north Clarendon after county commissioners rejected the bid earlier.
In his administrator’s report, Dockery said several more trust properties will be coming up for sale by Texas Communities Group and reported that the USDA project has run over its term and the contractor is in liquidated damages now. Dockery also reported that the city has been recognized for having a Superior Water System by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Regents name committee to review policies
Clarendon College Regents appointed a committee to make policy recommendation to the board when they met in regular session last Thursday, January 16.
CC Interim President Tex Buckhaults said the committee will be looking at policies related to conflicts of interest of board members and other issues with the board’s governance of the college that is concerning to the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC).
A special SACS-COC committee is expected to conduct an on-site evaluation of the college this spring after the accrediting body determined last summer that CC had “failed to demonstrate compliance” with a core requirement and three standards set by the agency.
Regents Darlene Spier, Susie Shields, and Carey Wann will serve on the board’s policy committee, and Buckhaults said the committee will have to follow the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act, including posting an agenda 72 hours before meeting, holding discussions in public, and keeping minutes of its proceedings.
In other business, regents ratified the hiring of Julissa Morrow as an administrative assistant in Clarendon and Tessa Hoffman as an administrative assistant in Childress as well as the reassignments of Cindy Lambert as assistant to the president, Michael Metcalf as accountant, Spencer Shields as bookstore manager, and Donna Smith as librarian/webmaster/social media.
Todd Randall Phillips
Todd Randall Phillips, 49, of Clarendon died Monday, January 13, 2020, in Leander.
Services were held on Friday, January 17, 2020, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Todd was born July 22, 1970, in Amarillo to Donnie and Bettie Phillips. He grew up in Clarendon and was a resident of Clarendon most of his life. Todd was a welder and enjoyed working with his hands as well as drawing. In his younger years he enjoyed his daughter and most recently enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Tambra Phillips.
He is survived by his sister, Shonda Cummins and husband Danny of Clarendon; a daughter, Tennessee Yocham of Blair, Oklahoma; his nephew, Brayden Phillips; his nieces, Tandie and Kennadie Cummins; one grandchild; and several aunts and cousins.
The family request memorials be sent to Strong Towers Ministry, 7801 Burns Street, Hitchcock, TX 77563 or Faith City Missions Hope for Men 401 SE 2nd Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
Tucek, Ehlert win ’20 stock show beef division
The top animals in the Beef Division were exhibited by Koyt Tucek and Taylee Ehlert when the annual Donley County Junior Livestock Show was held last Saturday, January 11, at the Donley County Activity Center.
Tucek showed the Grand Champion Steer, and Ehlert had the Grand Champion Heifer.
Other top winners were Mya Edwards and her Grand Champion Sheep; Kaitin Ehlert with the Grand Champion Goat; Maloree Wann and her Grand Champion Gilt; and Calder Havens with the Grand Champion Barrow.
Reserve Champion honors when to Grant Haynes, steers; Lane Hinton, heifers; Madison Smith, sheep; Laney Gates, goats; Maloree Wann, gilts; and Harrison Howard, barrows.
A total of 39 kids from the Donley County 4-H Club and local FFA chapters exhibited 71 animals during the show. Last year 50 young people showed 80 animals.
The livestock auction following the show generated an estimated $41,400 as of Monday morning, and that number will increase as donations continue to be received. The 2019 premium sale totaled about $41,225 at this point last year.
Showmanship awards this year went to Koyt Tucek – Senior Beef, Taylee Ehlert – Junior Beef, Laney Gates – Senior Sheep, Mya Edwards – Junior Sheep, Laney Gates – Senior Goat, Kelby Brownlee – Junior Goat, Calder Havens – Senior Swine, and Harrison Howard – Junior Swine. The Pee Wee Showmanship winners were Slade Pittman – goats and Hunter Wann – swine.
Complete results were:
Steers – British – Hudson Howard, Breed Champion; and Parker Haynes, Reserve Breed.
American – Light Weight – Brock Hatley, first; Madison Smith, second; and Levi Gates, third.
American – Heavy Weight – Presley Smith, Breed Champion; and Laney Gates, Reserve Breed.
Cross – Light Weight – Tyler Harper, first; Grant Haynes, second; and Parker Haynes, third.
Cross – Light Medium Weight – Grant Haynes, Reserve Champion; and Harrison Howard, second.
Cross – Medium Weight – Koyt Tucek, Grand Champion; Brock Hatley, second; and Levi Gates, third.
Cross – Heavy Weight – Koyt Tucek, first; and Laney Gates, second.
Heifers – Taylee Ehlert, Grand Champion; and Lane Hinton, Reserve Champion.
Sheep – Mya Edwards, Grand Champion; Madison Smith, Reserve Champion; Mya Edwards, third; Presley Smith, fourth; and Laney Gates, fifth.
Goats – Class 1 – Grace McCurdy, first; Brance Bell, second; Emily McCurdy, third; and Rustin Wade, fourth.
Class 2 – Flint Pittman, first; Kelby Brownlee, second; Fayde Turner, third; and Braxton Gribble, fourth.
Class 3 – Kyler Bell, first; Kelby Brownlee, second; and Whitney Williams, third.
Class 4 – Laney Gates, Reserve Champion; Emberly Gonzalez, second; Emma Lambert, third; and Reagan Wade, fourth.
Class 5 – Kaitin Ehlert, Grand Champion; Taylee Ehlert, second; Madison Moore, third; and Emma Lambert, fourth.
Gilts – Maloree Wann, Grand Champion; Maloree Wann, Reserve Champion; Jason Robertson, third; Mycah Woodard, fourth; and Levi Gates, fifth.
Barrows – White OPB – Calder Havens, Breed Champion; Mycah Woodard, Reserve Breed; and Darcy Grahn, third.
Hamp – Light Weight – Maloree Wann, first; and Jodee Pigg, second.
Hamp – Heavy Weight – Harrison Howard, Reserve Champion; Addison Havens, Reserve Breed; and Jaxon Roboertson, third.
Duroc – Harrison Howard, Breed Champion; Jodee Pigg, Reserve Breed; Maloree Wann, third; and Joshua Booth, fourth.
Spot – Tyler Harper, Breed Champion; Emma Lambert, Reserve Breed; and Danika Middleton, third.
York – Koyt Tucek, Breed Champion.
Cross – Light Weight – Calder Havens, Grand Champion; Hudson Howard, second; Addison Havens, third; and Tyler Harper, fourth.
Cross – Heavy Weight – Koyt Tucek, Reserve Breed; Levi Gates, second; and Tanner Burch, third.
Sign-ups underway for local positions
Citizens wishing to serve their community can now sign up for positions at seven local governments that are scheduled to hold elections this spring.
The cities of Clarendon, Hedley, and Howardwick; the Clarendon and Hedley school districts; the Clarendon College District; and the Donley County Hospital District all have a total of 21 positions available this year.
In Clarendon, the two-year terms of Aldermen John Lockhart, Larry Jeffers, and Eulaine McIntosh are up this year.
Hedley has two aldermen’s seats and the mayor’s position up this year. Those are two-year terms and are currently held by Mayor Carrie Butler and Aldermen Dustin Shatswell and Danny Russell.
In Howardwick the terms of Aldermen Mary Grady, Johnny Hubbard, and Marietta Baird are expiring. Those are all two-year terms.
Clarendon ISD Trustees serve three years, and the terms of Reneé Mott and Weldon Sears are expiring this year.
Hedley ISD has three full three-year terms up this year. Those seats are held by Troy Monroe, Cindy Lambert, and Susan Cosby.
Three positions are up this year on the Clarendon College Board of Regents, which serve for six years. Darlene Spier and Carey Wann hold two of those seats, and the third is currently vacant following the resignation of Regent Bill Sansing.
The Donley County Hospital District Board of Directors has four two-year terms up this year. Those are currently held by Jan Farris – Place 4, Nikki Adams – Place 5, Mark C. White – Place 6, and Lori Howard – Place 7.
All local boards are elected at-large, but hospital board candidates must file for a specific place on the ballot. Candidate applications are available from the administrative offices of each entity.
Filing continues through Friday, February 14. Elections are scheduled to be held Saturday, May 2, 2020.
TxDOT to close Hwy 203 intersection in Hedley Friday
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close the SH 203 and US 287 intersection in Hedley on Friday, January 17, to allow for construction of new concrete pavement in and around the intersection.
According to Childress District Area Engineer Matt Herbstritt, the closure will last an estimated two to three months, weather permitting.
“Local traffic is encouraged to utilize the railroad crossings at Bailey Street or McDougal Street, which will both remain open throughout this construction phase,” stated Herbstritt.
Turning movements off US 287 at the SH 203 location will not be allowed until the construction in the area is complete.
“As always, TxDOT reminds drivers to reduce their speed in the work zone, avoid all distractions and obey all posted warning signs,” Herbstritt said.
Roger T. Stone
Roger T. Stone, 73, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.
Service were held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hildreth, Nebraska, with Pastors Kari Foss and Marcia Dorn officiating. Burial with Military Rites by Kent Kailey Post #45, Lawrence, Nebraska, and the Army National Guard Honors Team will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hildreth, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the family to be designated at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska, is in charge of arrangements.
Roger (Rod) was born on July 4, 1946, to John T. and Mable M. (Moore) Stone in Clarendon, Texas. He graduated from Clarendon High School in 1964. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State College in 1968, The University of Georgia with his Master of Science Degree in 1972 and his PhD. from the University of Wisconsin in 1976.
Roger served in the United States Army from January 20, 1969, to December 22, 1970. He married Pam K. Loschen on November 30, 1985, in Hastings, Nebraska. After receiving his PHD he moved to the Lawrence Area and worked for the U.S. Meat and Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebraska until retiring in 2006. Roger was a member of Kent Kailey Post #45, Lawrence, Nebraska. He liked to tear things apart and fix them if he could.
He is survived by his wife; Pam, Lawrence, Nebraska, two sons; Jeremiah Johnson, Strang, Nebraska and Justin Johnson (Sabrina Young), Doniphan, Nebraska, two grandson; Koen and Kaser Johnson, mother-in-law; Sharron Loschen (Al Synovec), step father; Richard Tunnel, Amarillo, Texas, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and family; Gerry (Arlene) Loschen, Kearney, Nebraska, Kelly (Joy) Loschen, Columbus, Nebraska, step brothers and sisters-in-law and family; Dennis (JoAnn) Bradshaw, San Tan Valley, Arizona, Doug (Ann) Bradshaw, Benbrook, Texas, Dianah Bradshaw, Jacksonville, Florida, cousins; Jimmy Riley, Amarillo, Texas, Becky Bills, Conroe, Texas, Susie Hardage, Altus, Oklahoma, Troy Stanten, Amarillo, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents; Mabel Tunnell and J.T. Stone, stepmother; Ola Stone and father-in-law; Gerald Loschen.
Lola Faye Naylor
Lola Faye (Owens) Naylor, age 89, passed away peacefully, December 20, 2019, in New Braunfels, Texas.
Faye was born June 28, 1930, in Amarillo to Sam and Cassie Owens. She graduated from Hedley High Cchool and went on to business college in Lubbock after graduation. After attending college for a short time, she returned to Amarillo and soon after began dating the future love her of life, T.E. Naylor, who she would later marry on November 14, 1948. Faye was a true pioneer woman with a love for the farm and ranch that remained with her until her last days. She worked alongside her husband tending to their ranch and farm while being a housewife, bookkeeper and mother to their four children. She was his right hand and continued managing and tending to their legacy long after he passed away. Their home place became the gathering spot for many cousins throughout the summer months.
She was known for her “Eagle Eyes” and could spot a cow out three pastures away. Faye loved her family and enjoyed big family gatherings. For many years, she would travel near and far to spend time with her family. From the Owens reunions in California to the Bell reunions in Amarillo, Faye loved spending time with and being near her family. Faye’s favorites were fried chicken and strawberry shortcake. She loved cooking and was famous for her rolls, known by all the grand’s as “Mimie’s Rolls”, her hot-water cornbread, and her fried pork loin breakfasts with eggs sunny-side up. She was always cooking whether it be for family or friends or anyone who happened to show up at the back door. She was a servant to her skill making fresh banana bread or plum jelly on more than one occasion for friends during their times of need.
Faye loved to travel and did a lot of it while pursuing her business of selling Home Interiors. She enjoyed meeting new people and fostering friendships all over the Texas Panhandle. She was an excellent host and hosted many successful Home Interior parties throughout the years. She was a strong, disciplined woman who did well pursuing this love and enjoyed sharing her business with her loved ones. For many years, her grandchildren were able to “shop at Mimie’s” for all of their last-minute gifting needs. Later in life Faye found a second love in Sam Hawkins and they spent several wonderful years together until his passing.
Faye loved God and her church. For many years, she would end her day while reading her bible and praying in her rocking chair before bed. She was servant of the Lord and continued her service making contributions to those in need until her last days. She would often refer to her favorite verse and made it the foundation from which she lived her life, Psalms 23 – “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Cassie Owens; her husband, Thomas Earl Naylor Jr, her son, Tex Wayne Naylor; and her three grandchildren, Thomas Earl Naylor IV, Jamie Frye and Blake Frye.
Faye is survived by her two daughters Geneva Lee Naylor and Linda Faye Lewis and her husband Jerry; grandchildren, Seth McAfee and his wife Cara, Fayeth Hall, Matt Naylor and his wife Stephanie, Tara Jackson and her husband Steve, Jared Naylor and his wife Kati, and Ethan Naylor and his wife Danyale; great grandchildren, Ryan Frye and his wife Amy, Riplee and Pyper McAfee, Cash and Mac Naylor, Natalie and Jett Frye, Ava and Madison Jackson, Tex Naylor and Esmae Naylor, and Henry Brown and great great grandchild Sadie Frye. She is also survived by her brothers and sister, cousins and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of her life was held on Monday, December 23, 2019. Graveside services followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of her favorite organizations; Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch, Samaritan’s Purse or Rowe Cemetery.
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