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Lions Club to host annual Jones 5K race Saturday
Runners and walkers will gather in Clarendon this Saturday, April 11, to raise awareness about child abuse during the 14th annual Chance Mark Jones Roar & Run 5K.
More than 60 people have registered for the event, which is hosted by the Clarendon Lions Club and coincides with Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.
Sign-ins start at 8 a.m. in front of the Donley County Courthouse. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Race packets will be available for pick-up all day this Friday, April 10, at the Clarendon Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The year’s 5K will again start and end at the Courthouse and will run through the city, around Prospect Park, and past several historic sites.
The race honors the life of four-year-old Chance Mark Jones, who died from abuse in 2011. Proceeds from the annual 5K support the local office of the Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center and help fund the charitable activities of the Clarendon Lions Club, including eyeglasses for local school children, scholarships, the Toys for Joy program, holiday food baskets, and more.
Registration is still open through the morning of the race for people who wish to participate.
For more information about this weekend’s Chance Mark Jones Memorial 5K, contact Lion Ashlee Estlack at 806-662-4687 or Lion Roger Estlack at 874-2259.
Local firefighters battle Lefty Fire
Clarendon and Hedley volunteer firefighters joined other area departments and state resources in battling the Lefty Fire in Hall County last week.
The fire started on Thursday, April 2, and was contained on Friday with more than 1,300 acres burned.
The fire started about 25 miles west of Childress.
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Officials reported that support came from Turkey VFD, Quitaque VFD, Memphis VFD, Silverton VFD, Motley County VFD, Childress FD, Clarendon VFD, Hedley VFD, Wellington VFD, and the Texas Forest Service as well as state strikeforce crews from all over Texas and as far away as Washington State.
A social media post from the Turkey Volunteer Fire Department said the forward progression of the fire was stopped Thursday night around 9 p.m. and said the forest service and strike team firefighters remained with the fire overnight. A Type 1 helicopter that was able to draft water from tanks on the ground. Turkey, Memphis, and Silverton firefighters returned Friday with water tankers and collapsible, portable tanks. They refilled each tanker several times while the helicopter drew up 1000-2000 gallons per trip to go drop over the fire.
These crews and the helicopter were released Friday evening around 5:00.
Lions give disaster relief grants to Clarendon, H’wick FDs
The Clarendon Lions Club recently has made donations of $1,000 each to the Clarendon and Howardwick volunteer fire departments for expenses related to the Eight Ball Fire in February.
Lions District Governor Deanna Porter worked with the Texas Lions Foundation to secure disaster relief following the wildfire, which burned more than 13,500 acres, threatened the City of Howardwick, and led to evacuations of residences in that city and near Lake Greenbelt.
The funds were quickly approved and then handed over to the Clarendon Lions Club to determine how best to disperse the money.
The club made a donation to the District 2-T1 Lions Disaster Relief Team, which brought its mobile kitchen to Howardwick on February 18 to prepare food for about 100 first responders.
Lions officials then worked with representatives of the Clarendon and Howardwick fire departments to identify expenses from the fire that could be covered by the grant funds. Clarendon had two fire trucks that needed repairs following the Eight Ball Fire, and Howardwick had tires that needed replacing after the fire.
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Benson keeps running strong
By Sandy Anderberg
Clarendon High School senior Madi Benson has had a great track season so far and continues to run well in the long-distance events.
Last week, Benson participated in the Amarillo Relays where she faced off against several bigger schools. She was able to run third in the 800-meter finishing with a time of 2:25.46, which was only five seconds off the winning pace from a Randall runner who finished with a time of 2:20.53. Benson also ran the 3200-meter and turned in a time of 13:26.76 for 11th place.
Addy Havens also found her rhythm in the 3200 and finished 17th at 14:15.46, and Lexi Phillips was 24th with a time of 15:59.31.
On the Bronco side, Tristen Ybarra finished ninth with a time of 11:26.32.
The Broncos and Lady Broncos will gear up for the District track meet by running in the White Deer meet April 1. The District meet will be April 9 in Panhandle.
Lady Broncos fall to Floydada
By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Broncos struggled against a strong Lady Winds team and were defeated 3-21 last Friday.
Laken Smith was on the mound for the team for two innings and gave up 10 runs, eight of which were earned runs, on six hits. Smith was able to strike out five batters but allowed five walks as well.
Offensively, Smith also took control at the plate. She brought in two runs and went two for two on the day. Senior Elliot Frausto also had two hits in the game.
The Lady Broncos will travel to Quanah on April 3 beginning at 5 p.m. and take on Lockney at home on April 7.
Broncos own Lockney, Memphis
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos made the game on the diamond look easy as they took down Lockney 11-5 last week. Braylon Rice was on the mound and threw 109 pitches in the game.
“Braylon really controlled the game,” coach Aaron Smith said.
According to Smith, Klay Wilkins had a big shot that brought in two runs as well as Hayden Moore.
At the end of the week, the Broncos destroyed the Memphis Cyclones 17-6. The Broncos were able to gather seven runs on three hits in the bottom of the sixth to take the big lead.
Brentley Gaines took over the helm to get the game started and allowed 10 hits and six runs over six innings. Gaines struck out 10 and walked two.
Offensively, the Broncos were unstoppable and were zeroed in on the plate.
With a good eye for the strike zone, the Broncos were able to get the free first base 12 times while collecting 18 hits in the game.
Dakotah Jameson had good control of his bat and earned three RBIs and Klay Wilkins went four for four at the plate. Kreed Robinson, Shaun Childers, Hudson Howard, Braylon Rice, and Hayden Moore each slammed multiple hits for the Bronco offense. While their hitting was on target, the Broncos ran the bases with determination. They were able to rack up 17 stolen bases in the game catching the Cylcones off guard.
A bright spot in the game was the Broncos’ defense in the field. They went the distance error-free with Aiden Burnham leading the way with nine plays.
The Broncos will be in action this week with a game at home against the Floydada Whirlwinds on Tuesday, March 31 and will play at Wellington April 3 as they continue their District schedule.
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Hedley VFD receives tanker
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