Brance and Jackie Bell cook pancakes Saturday during the annual breakfast/lunch fundraiser for the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department and the Associated Ambulance Authority. Organizers said they were still calculating the final numbers for the event, which saw a big crowd of not only local residents but many of the attendees at the Clarendon College Invitational Judging Contest. Fireman Chuck Robertson said they ran out of meat at one point and had to get more to accommodate the large turnout. Enterprise Photo
Clarendon Lodge #700 A.F. & A.M. celebrated its 135th anniversary Sunday, March 23, with a luncheon honoring Past Masters and Widows of the Lodge. Shown here are Worshipful Master Jarrod McDaniel, Secretary and Past Master Russell Estlack, Past Master Larry Hicks, District Deputy Grand Master Chris Wilson, Beth Johnston (the wife of the late Past Master Ernie Johnston), Past Master Roger Estlack, and Past Master Jim Owens. Enterprise Photo / Ashlee Estlack
Garrison Food Mart Manager Jomarie Davison was honored as the Employee of the Month by the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce last Friday, March 21. Davison was nominated for her friendly customer service and always willing to help her customers. Shown here are Chamber Board Member Courtney Monroe, Garrison Area Manager Greg Hendricks, Davison, and Chamber Board Member Richard Green. To nominate a Chamber employee for their outstanding service, visit ClarendonTX.com/employeeofthemonth. Enterprise Photo
Members of the Clarendon High School Class of 2025 gather on the steps of the Donley County Courthouse Saturday, March 22, before traveling to the Rowe Point Ranch Event Center for the Junior-Senior Prom. Courtesy Photo / Adelita Elam
Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant honored several citizens with Medal of Honor awards last Friday during the Memphis Chamber Awards Banquet. Plant was shot October 3 while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. The awards were his personal way of recognizing the people who rushed to help him that night. Shown here are Jennifer Chamonix, Chief Deputy Dave Thomas, Chief Plant, and Fireman Chris Rocha. Plant also honored Zack Altman and Hall County Sheriff Tom Heck, who were not present at the banquet. Enterprise Photos
The Clarendon Bronco Band competed in UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contests last week in Panhandle and had a great performance. In their concert competition, they scored a 1,2,2 making a 2 overall; and in sight reading they earned 2,1,1, earning them a Division 1 and a handsome plaque for the Band Hall. Courtesy Photo
Clarendon High School’s One Act Play crew performed “The Boy Who Stole the Stars” for the district competition in Wellington last week and was named the alternate to advance. Hunter Caison was named to the All Star Cast, Elaina Estlack was named Best Technical Clarendon, and Zane Cruse received Honorable Mention All Star Cast. Top Photo – Hunter Caison, Chelsea Wright, and Kaleb Mays rehearse before last week’s competition. Enterprise Photo / Elaina Estlack
Aryia Coleman, age two, enjoys the slide of the Chance Mark Jones Playground in Clarendon’s Prospect Park Monday afternoon. After cold rain and snow on Saturday, the weather returned to spring-like conditions Sunday and Monday, attracting numerous families to take advantage of the amenities at the park. Enterprise Photo / Elaina Estlack
Lowe’s Family Center manager Steve Coles was recognized by the company last Thursday with the Ben Franklin Goal Keeper award for his success operating the Clarendon location. In addition to a champship belt, Coles also received a $10,000 check as a thank you from the company. Coles credits his team for making the local store successful. Courtesy Photo
Students in the Donley County Home School Coop. presented their annual Living Wax Museum last Friday at the Burton Memorial Library. The students presented biographies of several notable Americans from Lewis & Clark to former president Ronald Reagan and did an excellent job explaining the lives of their chosen figures. Courtesy Photo
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