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CC to host Stampede Rodeo Oct. 13-15
It’s time to saddle up and get ready for a fun ride as the Clarendon College Stampede welcomes more than 500 contestants to its NIRA rodeo October 13-15.
Qualifying events will be held all day with nightly performances being held at 7:30 p.m. each evening.
Tickets for evening performance are $5 in advance from Clarendon College and the Clarendon Visitor Center and will be $10 at the gate.
All activities will be held under the roof of the CC Livestock & Equine Center and will include bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and more.
For more information about the Stampede, call Clarendon College at 874-3571.
Class of ’72 plans 50th reunion
The Clarendon High School Class of 1972 will hold its 50th reunion October 14-16.
Activities for the weekend include a courthouse tour on Friday followed by attending the CHS pep rally at 2:45 and then a party at Pizza Hut. The class will attend the Broncho game that evening and then hang out at the Sandell Drive-In afterward.
The Donley County Senior Citizens Building will be the class’ “Base Hangout” for the weekend where they will enjoy snacks and classmate companionship.
Saturday will be a tour of the school and the museum with lunch in the depot. A tour and documentary at the Mulkey will follow in the afternoon with ice cream at Stocking’s afterwards.
“Dragging 287 Vintage Car/Motorcycle Show” will be at the Sandell Drive-In. If anyone has a Vintage Car, or motorcycle, and would like to display, contact Johnny Floyd, or John Morrow.
The class meal will be Saturday night at the senior citizens, and plans are in the works for a worship service Sunday led by Mack Tomlinson.
To learn more, contact Debbie Holland Merchant at 806-683-3260 or follow the class on Facebook.
Sen. Perry to host meeting in Clarendon Oct. 19
State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) is hosting a town hall meeting at Clarendon College in the Bairfield Activity Center from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on October 19.
The Texas legislative districts have changed through redistricting and take effect when the Texas legislature convenes in January. Senator Perry is pleased that he will be representing Donley County.
The 88th Legislative Session begins January 10, 2023. Sen. Perry currently chairs the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs and is Vice-Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee. He also sits on the Senate Committees for Education, Finance, Transportation, and Redistricting. He is also a member on the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission.
At the town hall, Sen. Perry will discuss the upcoming 88th Legislative Session, and most importantly, answer questions from the community.
Sen. Charles Perry, a practicing CPA from Lubbock, was elected to the Texas Senate in 2014 and currently represents 51 counties in West Texas.
If you would like additional details, please contact Jennifer Foster at 940-937-0909 or Jennifer.Foster@senate.texas.gov
Outpost to close pharmacy service Oct. 18
The Clarendon Outpost announced this week that its pharmacy will be close after more than 25 years of service.
Owners of the business said in a statement that the pharmacy’s last day will be October 18, 2022. Efforts are being made to transfer customers’ information to Mike’s Pharmacy in Clarendon or to any other pharmacy of a customer’s choice.
The Outpost says closing the pharmacy was due to losses in that department, and owners plan to focus their services on the business’ diner and convenience store departments.
“We tried every way possible to run the pharmacy and looked for every option available just to sustain it,” the owners said.
The pharmacy had operated in its current location under the Outpost name since 1996 but originally operated as Bivens Pharmacy and dated back to 1976 when Paul and Elmonette Bivens bought out Tunnell’s Pharmacy.
Employees at Mike’s Pharmacy were busy this week transferring customers from the Outpost and answering a lot of questions from their new customers.
“We’re trying to make the transition as smooth as possible,” pharmacist Brandon Frausto said.
Frausto is one of four full time employees at Mike’s Pharmacy, which is owned by Clarendon native Mark Land of Panhandle. The business dates back about 40 years to its original owner, Mike Butts.
Frausto said Mike’s is negotiating with the owners of the Outpost to purchase their inventory. He also asks for patience from customers during the transition.
“If possible, if people could call a day or two before they need their medication, it would really help during the transition,” Frausto said.
Mike’s does not offer durable medical equipment services like the Outpost has done, but Frausto said Mike’s is in the process of setting up to carry some of the Part B drugs.
Frausto also said some Navitus insurance customers may have received a letter saying Mike’s does not take that coverage, but that is not the case. Those customers will be able to use Mike’s services.
Mike’s Pharmacy can be contacted at 806-874-3554, and they are open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They offer a drive-up window as well as delivery services within the city limits of Clarendon.
“We will do our best to accommodate everyone,” Frausto said.
Jeannie Formway
Jeannie Formway, 81, of Clarendon died Monday, October 3, 2022, in Memphis.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2022, in the First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon with Jason Houston and Randy Srader, officiating.
Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Jeannie was born February 14, 1941, in El Paso, Texas to Gean and Omalee Hulsey Welch. She was married to Jimmy Formway. She had been a lifetime resident of Clarendon where she was an activity director and a talented seamstress prior to her retirement. She loved singing, always having company, and cooking. She and Jim enjoyed spending time volunteering at the College Ministry. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Memphis Convalescent Center and Kindred Hospice for their loving care.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, on October 30, 2017; her brothers, Lester Welch and Jerry Welch; and a sister, Linda Welch.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Formway Gossman and husband Mike of Clarendon; her sisters, Rosie Somerfield of Canyon and Shirley Burton of Spearman; her grandsons, Chesson Sims and wife Hannah and Cedar Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the Memphis Convalescent Center or the Kindred Hospice.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
Bobby Gene “Bob” Havens
Bobby Gene “Bob” Havens, 84, of Clarendon died Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Clarendon
No services will be scheduled per Bob’s wishes. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Citizens Cemetery.
Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Bob was born August 8, 1938, in Dickens, Texas to Arthur Milton and Sarah Vera Davis Havens. Bob was a graduate of Quail High School. He later married Connie Lee Phillips on October 26, 1963, in Clarendon. Bob had been a resident of Donley County most of his life where he was a farmer. He was also United States Marine Corps veteran. He was loving husband, father, brother, and a friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on September 16, 2014; and two brothers, Milton Lee Havens and William August Havens.
He is survived by his daughters, Dianne Bentley of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Crystal Stewart and husband Jon of Amarillo, and Bobbie Havens of Conroe; his seven grandchildren, Steven Bentley and wife Jessica of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Meagan Logan and husband Garrett of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Leigh Chandler and husband Curtis of Yukon, Oklahoma, Madison Stewart of Lubbock, Quinton Stewart and wife Stephanie of Amarillo, Wade and Cole Gillig both of Conroe; 9 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Donley County Senior Citizens or Citizens Cemetery Association.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
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