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James R. Moore
James R. Moore, age 59, died at home peacefully after a 16-month battle with brain cancer on Friday, September 23, surrounded by close family.
Jim was born on March 26, 1952, in Amarillo to Ray and Jane Moore. Jim graduated from Clarendon High School, where he was an all-American football and basketball player. He went on to play football for the University of Texas Longhorns, where he continues to hold multiple records.
Jim enjoyed his career as a corporate pilot that allowed him to see all corners of the world. After he retired, Jim could normally be found at ACC with his golfing buddies. Jim is survived by his wife, Karen; sons, Matt Moore and wife Karla, and Blake Moore; step-daughter, Jessica McKenna and wife Cathie; step-son Ryan Bridwell; sisters, Melinda McAnear and husband Ronnie, and Tina Putnam and husband David; brother, John Moore and wife Cathy; and granddaughter Eliza.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE, in Albuquerque.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the UNM Cancer Center, Presbyterian Hospice, or the charity of your choice. To leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.
Tammy Diane Blackburn Spivey
Tammy Diane Blackburn Spivey, 53, of Ralls passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, in Lubbock.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Ralls with Gary Hubbard and Judy Shema officiating. Burial followed in Ralls Cemetery under the care of Adams Funeral Home in Ralls.
Tammy was born on May 23, 1958, in Clarendon, to Charles and Gladys (Hardin) Blackburn. She married John Spivey on July 6, 1990, in Clarendon. She served as President of the Texas Fireman’s Auxiliary. She loved to play the organ, loved Emmaus, loved church, and loved to travel and spend time with her grandchildren. She was a member and past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her husband; her mother; her son, Michael Spivey of Borger; her daughter, Claudette Tuills of Ralls; her sister, Marie Risley; her brother, Butch Blackburn; and three grandsons, Kaleb, Tyson and Weston.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 521 Watts Ave, Ralls, Texas 79357.
William Losson “Bill” Bennett
William Losson “Bill” Bennett, 96, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011, in Clarendon.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2011, in the Clarendon Church of Christ with Chris Moore, officiating. Burial was held at Olton Cemetery in Olton, Texas. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Bill was born November 24, 1914, in Childress County, Texas to Charlie and Lola Bennett. He married Mary Alice Parker on December 11, 1937. She preceded him in death on May 13, 1970. He then married Florine Butler Stephens on October 13, 1970. She preceded him in death on October 22, 2006. He had been a resident of Olton and Clarendon most of his life. Bill loved being a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the Clarendon Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Larry and Jimmy Bennett; and two brothers, Bud and Vestal Bennett.
He is survived by a step daughter, Betty Parr and husband Lonnie of Amarillo; a daughter in law, Oleta Bennett of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Rhonda Bennett, Larry Bennett, Vay Ender, Keith Parr, and Steve Parr and wife Misty; four great grandchildren; and was loved by several nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be made to the Clarendon Church of Christ.
Sign our online guestbook at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.
Colts whip Wellington
C Bar C wins 17th annual cookoff
Led by head cook Sue Cunningham, the team had the first place dessert as well as first place in Overall Cooking on the way to racking up enough points to win the Best Overall award.
A German television crew was on hand at this year’s cookoff, filming and conducting interviews for a special on Route 66. Producer Peter Adler said country musician Ed Montana told them about Clarendon’s cookoff, and the three-man crew visited Palo Duro Canyon and Amarillo’s Big Texan before spending the night at the High Card Ranch southwest of Clarendon.
“This has been a great experience, and we’ve had great support from Charlie Smith at the Chamber of Commerce and everyone in Clarendon,” Adler said.
Even though Clarendon wasn’t on Route 66, Adler said it was close enough for them to include in the documentary.”
“It is a legendary road, a myth even in Europe,” Adler said. “Everywhere you go, people know Route 66.”
Officials with the Saints’ Roost Museum, which sponsors the event, were pleased with this year’s cookoff and said they served about 550 meals Saturday, which about 100 more than last year
The fourth annual Junior Cookoff the day before the big event drew several contestants, who were paired with experienced wagon teams to prepare potatoes for the cooks’ dinner Friday night. Emily Johnson from Clarendon won first place and was teamed with the C4B Cooking Team. Jon David Seal of Childress was second with the CO Ranch Cooking Team, and Cire Jauregui of Clarendon was third with the Honey Do Spoiler Team.
Following the Junior Cookoff, an estimated 170 people enjoyed a delicious steak dinner Friday night on the museum grounds. The invitation-only event was held exclusively for Chuckwagon teams and members of the Museum and their families.
The trade show was held throughout the day, and live entertainment was provided. Museum tours were led by the Clarendon High School Junior Historians. Relatives of Chuckwagon inventor Charles Goodnight also were present for their annual reunion.
Fifteen wagons served a menu of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits, beans, and cobbler. Prizes totaling $3,250 were paid out to the winners.
Complete results were:
Overall Wagon & Cooking: 1) C Bar C Ranch of Hartley.
Overall Cooking: 1) C Bar C, 2) HX Ranch of Lubbock, 3) Wagon Rangers of Amarilo, and 4) the C4B Chuckwagon of Amarillo.
Best Wagon & Camp: 1) C4B, 2) Wagon Rangers, 3) J Bar D Ranch of Amarillo, and 4) Quarter Circle KC of Lockney.
Best Meat: 1) McFall Wagon, 2) HX Ranch, 3) J Bar D, and 4) T Half Circle Wagon of Silverton.
Best Beans: 1) Cross Wagon, 2) Quarter Circle KC, 3) J Bar D, and 4) T Half Circle.
Best Potatoes: 1) Wagon Rangers, 2) CO Ranch, 3) HX Ranch, and 4) C Bar C.
Best Bread: 1) Wagon Rangers, 2) C4B, 3) Rising W, and 4) C Bar C.
Best Dessert: 1) C Bar C, 2) C4B, 3) Rising W, and 4) HX Ranch.
Wayne Heppard of Canyon was the winner of the Kevin Johnson handmade spurs, and Krista Smith of Silverton won the James Owens Handmade Boots.
Hedley store shutting down temporarily
Hedley’s only convenience store is closing at the end of this month, but the owner says she plans to be back in business soon.
Tonja Ruthardt told the Enterprise Tuesday that either Saturday or Sunday will be the last day for Uncle Bob’s as she prepares to move into a café one door west.
“I’m just moving to a new location, we’ll still have a store,” Ruthhardt said. “I’m taking most of my stuff with me.”
When Uncle Bob’s re-opens it will be a combination café and convenience store, although the menu and hours have not been set yet.
“I don’t know what all we’ll have, but we’ll definitely have chicken fried steak. Everyone tells me we have to have that,” Ruthardt said. “And I will be closed a couple of days a week, but even that might change.”
Ruthardt said the electric bill at her store had gotten out of hand, and she expects to trim that cost significantly at the new location. She said she has to close the store temporarily in order to have time to fix up her new location.
Owls win in overtime
The Hedley Owls amassed over 600 yards of total offense, and needed every yard of it, in their 46-40 overtime win against the Amarillo Holy Cross Mustangs last Friday night.
The ground game was the catalyst once again for the Owls, attributing for over 400 yards.
Coach Buddy Isbell said, “This was the best game our offensive line has played all year. We needed them to play big for us and they did in a big way.”
The Hedley offensive line consists of Austin Adams, Seth Ruthardt, and Caden Farris. Hedley running backs Chris Blackburn, Nicco Bennett, and Tanner Chambless benefited from the holes opened up by the line. Blackburn finished the night with 250 yards rushing, while Bennett and Chambless combined for another 200.
The Hedley passing game found its wings as well. The Owls threw for nearly 250 yards, led by Seth Ruthardt’s 165 yards receiving and two TDs. Nicco Bennett added a couple of catches, including one for a touchdown as well.
Coach Adam Cline said, “This was the most balanced we have been offensively. Early on we knew that to be successful we were going to have to complete some passes. We needed to step up to the plate and play well to win this week, and we did that.”
Defensively, the Owls found ways to make the plays when they were absolutely necessary. The Owls forced three turnovers on the night, including a huge drive stopping fumble and recovery in overtime. The Owl defense consists of Chris Blackburn, Tanner Chambless, Austin Adams, Seth Ruthardt, Nicco Bennett and Coltin Kingston while Bryan Evans, Brandon Evans, Kyle Lindsey, and David Bell all also played extensively on defense.
The Owls play the Guthrie Jaguars this Friday in Guthrie at 7:30 p.m. The Junior High will precede the Owls varsity game. Game time for them will be 5:00.
CC names two new coaches
Clarendon College has hired two new head coaches to lead teams this year.
Chris Joblin has been named head baseball coach and Casey Kreger was named cross country head coach.
Joblin most recently served as assistant baseball coach at CC and was promoted to head coach after Mike Silva took a job in Galveston this summer.
“Coach Joblin has showed the character and knowledge of the game to be able to take over a highly competitive and successful Clarendon College Baseball program,” CC Athletic Director John Green said. “He hit the ground running to finish up recruiting and taking over the last minute details in preparation for the upcoming season.”
Coach Joblin will be in his second year at Clarendon College, and his first as head coach. Joblin is a graduate of University of Central Missouri and was with UCM for three seasons during which the Mules compiled a 143-45 record. The team won the MIAA regular season title once, the MIAA Tournament once, appeared in the regional championship game three times, won one Regional Championship, and had a fourth place finish at the 2008 NCAA Division II World Series.
Prior to his time at UCM, Joblin played for two years at Lamar Community College where his team had a record of 94-27-1. Joblin helped the team to two Empire Conference Championships, two Region IX Tournament Championships, and two Western District Playoff appearances. Both years the Lopes finished in the top 15 of the final national ranking, 4th in 2005.
Joblin is from Eagle, ID, where he graduated from Eagle High School in 2003.
Casey Kreger begins his first year with Clarendon College.
“I am thrilled to have attracted this young outstanding cross country talent to Clarendon College,” Green said. “He has a wealth of knowledge and success in cross country.”
Kreger is a graduate on Cameron University with his Bachelor’s Degree and East Central University with his Master’s Degree is Sports Administration.
He has had a successful cross country career which includes being a graduate assistant coach at Cameron University last year and running cross country at Cameron from 2007-2010.
Previously Kreger ran cross country and track at Virginia Intermont College from 2005-2007, earning NAIA Cross Country Champions in 2005 and 2006 and NAIA All American Indoor Track in 2006 and 2007.
Kreger is a native of Richmond, VA.
CC athletes to play in All-Star game
Four members of the Clarendon College Bulldog Baseball team have been invited to participate with other top junior college players from New Mexico and Texas in the annual Fuddruckers Junior College All-Star Weekend.
Sophomores Alex Howe of Unanderra, Australia; Alberto Morales of Bronx, NY; Wigberto Navarez of Bayamon, PR; and Sam Ouellet of St. Eustache, Quebec, will take part in the games Sept. 30- Oct. 1 at Baylor Ballpark & Getterman Stadium in Waco, Texas.
The first of the four baseball games will begin at 3:35 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 with a second game scheduled tentatively for 8 p.m. Baseball games will continue through Saturday, Oct. 1 at 11:15 a.m. and tentatively for 3:30 p.m.
Admission for adults will be $6 for a single day and $10 for a tournament pass. Student admission for college students and younger with a student ID will be $5 for a single day and $7 for a tournament pass. All tickets and passes are good for both stadiums.
The tournament is sponsored by Fuddruckers and the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please contact Blake Harris at (254) 757-5605 or [email protected].
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