The 85th Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion was celebrated in Dalhart a couple of weeks ago. XIT has changed a lot over the years and no one has experienced these changes quite like long time Dalhart resident Louise Rahll.

Louise Rahll was eleven years old when she attended the very first XIT Rodeo & Reunion that was held in Dalhart in 1937. She was born and raised right here in Dalhart, and was born here before there was even a hospital. Rahll was born in the Trans-Canadian Sanitarium with Dr. Dawson. That is now the upper level of the Good Samaritan building on Denrock. She met her Husband, Gene Rahll, in Dalhart as well. Even though Louise has lived in other places, including the east coast, she has spent most of her life here in Dalhart. Louise and Gene Rahll have invested in Dalhart with their many generous projects including a very generous donation that provided the Frank Phillips College campus in Dalhart, the Louise & Gene Rahll Education Center.

Louise is not sure if she attended the rodeo that first year but she does remember many of the events that took place around town. She recalls a school pageant that took place during the first few XIT Rodeo & Reunions. This pageant took place at the Kella Hill Elementary School, which was located right beside where Kella Hill Park is today. Louise remembers how one of these pageants told the history of the

XIT ranch. She played a part in the pageant one year even though it was not a speaking part.

Her favorite part of the XIT Rodeo & Reunion has always been the parades and the extravagant floats that the local businesses made. “Some were funny and some were beautiful. There were all kinds. So many businesses did floats.” Louise said. “The parade has always been the main part of XIT for me.” She has been in the parade several times with her sister, Catherine Peeples. Peeples was the owner of Henry’s Flowers. They did a float during the years they were open, from 1941 up until the late 1970’s. Gene and Louise Rahll were the parade marshals a few years ago.

Louise Rahll has never been to an XIT dance. Even though she would dance in high school with friends and dates her parents discouraged her from going to the XIT dances. Louise remembers the big names that would come to perform. She especially remembers the time

Willie Nelson was scheduled to perform in 1972 but didn’t show up.

The biggest change that Louise has seen is with the rodeo. She recalls how the rodeo started as local cowboys and ranchers gathering for a reunion. “You knew a lot of the men calf roping, bronc riding, or something like that.” Louise said. “It was someone you knew or heard of. Several years ago they went to pro rodeo. It was probably a good step for them, but it made a difference. It was a lot more fun if you know somebody riding.”

Louise Rahll wore a t-shirt recently that said “I attended the first XIT Rodeo and Reunion.” This t-shirt caught the attention of the XIT directors and they gave her a shirt that said “I’m an XIT original” on the back. “I really appreciate the men that will give their time. It takes a lot of effort and time on their part to give to XIT.” Louise said. She looks forward to seeing how XIT will grow and change in the future.

The Dalhart Independent School District (DISD) held its regular monthly meeting on Tues August 17 at 6 p.m. It took place at the school district’s Central Office on 10th Street and was open to the public. This meeting began with board president, Bob Bailey, calling the meeting to order. Next, board member Tammy Schniederjan prayed for the meeting.

The first important item on the agenda was a description of the ESSER II use of funds plan. Dalhart ISD was allotted $840,240 to help with the learning loss that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is supposed to be used through September 30, 2023. There were three items listed for the proposed use of funds. First, the district will use the grant to buy and renew educational software that would help recover learning loss. Second, this funding will help with school salaries.

Finally, ESSER II funding will help improve the different campuses’ connectivity. The school currently leases wiring and equipment from XIT communications. DISD would use ESSER II funding as well as federal internet help from E-Rate to upgrade equipment and improve overall connectivity. The purpose of this portion of the regular meeting was to allow for the public to comment on the use of the ESSER II funding. There were no comments made by the public.

Next, the board held an audience with patrons. Intermediate School Principal Misty Heiskell was the only patron to make a comment. She reported to the board different donations that the intermediate and elementary school received in August. The potato farming organization, Pro-Health, donated over $1,000 in gift cards for teachers and school supplies. The gift cards for teachers were donated so that they can buy supplies for their classrooms. Principal Heiskell also reported on how Karen Lang with the “It’s All About Kids Day” organization let teachers get left over supplies after the organization held their giveaway at the Rita Blanca Lake Center. Lang also gave the intermediate school ten backpacks full of school supplies.

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OH WHAT A NIGHT! A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and

SUPREME REFLECTIONS A Loving Tribute To Diana Ross & The Supremes comes a unique concept in tribute shows . . .

Four By Four is an exciting new multi-tribute musical revue conceived and directed by award-winning Broadway producer/director Michael Chapman, written by Motown producer and creative consultant George Solomon with choreography by Paul Holmquist. It is coming to the La Rita Theatre in Dalhart on Saturday September 11 at 7 p.m.

A stellar cast of four incredible entertainers perform the legendary hits of four of the most iconic musical styles in pop music history. Four By Four presents some of the most memorable songs of our time. “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “She Loves You,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Help!,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “Eleanor Rigby” and “Let It Be” are just a few of the hits you’ll hear that were originally made famous by The Beatles.

The brothers Gibb, known as The Bee Gees, brought their unique sound to hits such as “Nights On Broadway,” “Jive Talkin’,”

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Louise Rahll looks back at XIT over the yearsAugust is “ABLE to Save” Month, and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is promoting awareness of the program that helps provide financial security for Texans with disabilities.

“ABLE to Save” Month

From the Rio Grande Valley to the Panhandle, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reports show the fight against sugarcane aphids continues to tip in favor of producers.

Crop and weather report

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The Dalhart Lady Wolves played in their first tournament in two years, traveling to Shallowater last weekend for a total of six games.

Lady Wolves volleyball

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Dalhart Texan Archives

Gene and Louise Rahll were the XIT parade marshals in 2017 at the 81st Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion.

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Tribute show Four By Four coming to La Rita Theatre

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(AUSTIN) — August is “ABLE to Save” Month, and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is promoting awareness of the program that helps provide financial security for Texans with disabilities.

The Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Texas ABLE®) Program is the state’s savings program for Texans with disabilities. It was established by federal and state legislation and is administered by the Comptroller’s office.

Texas ABLE is open to eligible Texans who experience the onset of a disability before the age of 26 and are entitled to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or have a condition on the Social Security Administration’s list of Compassionate Allowances Conditions or a physician’s diagnosis of a qualifying condition.

“Texas ABLE allows parents of children living with disabilities to save and invest for their children’s future – and allows adults with disabilities to save to improve their own lives,” Hegar said. “I hope we can make the program available to even more Texans with federal passage of the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which would expand eligibility to include those whose disability occurred before age 46, including many of our veterans.”

ABLE account withdrawals, including any earnings, are not subject to federal income tax if used for qualified expenses related to the eligible individual’s disability and for maintaining or improving his or her health, independence or quality of life. For more information on Texas ABLE, including associated fees, or to open an account, call 844-4TX-ABLE (844-489-2253) or visit TexasABLE.org.

The program’s outreach team offers webinars to provide an overview of the program including details on eligibility, contributions, qualified disability expenses and the U.S. Bank® Focus Card – our prepaid debit card option. Go to the Texas ABLE Program website for information about how to register to attend upcoming webinars.

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Dalhart Class of 1971: The Dalhart High School Class of 1971 will be holding their 50-year Reunion during the weekend of Friday October 8 and Saturday October 9. There is a Facebook group called “Dalhart High 1971 Reunion” which members of the class can join. Any person who knows someone who graduated from Dalhart High in 1971 is asked to please let them know about the reunion. Members of the class can contact Susan at (806) 676-6478 or Cathy at (575) 403-8312 (preferably by text message) for more information.

Company Needed: Mr. John Pluck, who was a minister of music and education in Dalhart during his career, is now confined to his house in a wheelchair by himself and is asking for anyone who likes to play cards or dominoes, or would just be interested in visiting from time-to-time, to contact him about coming over every now and then to play poker or dominoes or just talk. Mr. Pluck’s phone number is (806) 333-3614.

Children’s Storytime: The Dallam-Hartley County Library hosts storytime each Wednesday.

It is usually at 10:30 a.m., although times do sometimes change so check with the library for more information.

Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that provides meals to community members over 55 years of age, or who are handicapped. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. Please call the Meals on Wheels office at (806) 244-9284 if you or someone you know is interested in receiving meals. Please leave a message and your phone number is no one is available.

Dalhart City Pool: The Dalhart city pool will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Adult swim will be from 5-6 p.m. Family night will be from 6-9 p.m. Admission to the pool is $3 per person. No outside food or drinks are permitted.

Rita Blanca Lake Center: The Rita Blanca Lake Center is open during the summer from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Guests can check out items such as bicycles, games, fishing poles,

tackle, and golf discs by leaving some form of identification, which will be returned when the borrowed item is returned. Ping pong, shuffleboard, horseshoes, corn hole and volleyball are among the games available at the center.

XIT Museum: The XIT Museum is now open Tuesday through Saturday. Those with research requests or donations can contact the museum at (806) 244-5390.

Dalhart Good Samaritan: Dalhart Good Samaritan is open the first and third Monday of the month for residents over the age of 55 or those who are handicapped needing groceries. Good Samaritan is open to those in the general public needing groceries or clothes on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Food is distributed out of the back door. Good Samaritan is open Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. They are located at 104 Denrock Avenue.

Dalhart City Council: The Dalhart City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Dalhart City Hall, which is located at 205 Rock Island Avenue.

Hartley County Commissioners: The Hartley County Commissioners meet on the second Monday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Hartley County Courthouse in Channing, which is located at 900 Main Street.

Dallam County Commissioners: The Dallam County Commissioners meet at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Dallam County Courthouse in Dalhart, which is located at 414 Denver Avenue.

Dalhart ISD School Board: The Dalhart ISD Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the board room at the district’s Central Office, which is located at 701 East 10th Street.

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1216 Tennessee Ave.Inside this gently lived in and well cared for home are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living rooms, one of the living rooms has a lovely fireplace with built in storage. The eat in kitchen is well organized, has a table height bar, built in corner hutch and a nice space for a table and chairs. The basement is finished and will make a nice media room or game room. The back yard is very private and has a detached garage/shop that is heated with a wood burning stove.

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1512 Yucca Dr.This contemporary property has a view of the canyon and grand spaces inside! The main floor has a living room, dining room and kitchen with a grand bar. There is a unique fireplace that can be seen from anywhere on the main floor. There are three large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs and a loft play room above the bedrooms. Downstairs is a large family room with a wet bar and a half bathroom. The owner’s suite is located downstairs with an unfinished bathroom.

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9 SouthparkTimeless custom home on a great corner. The garden room and living room have a fireplace and built in storage. There is a wonderful gourmet kitchen with a bak-ing center, double ovens, warming drawer, butcher block counter tops and much more. You must see this kitchen to appreciate it. There are 3 bedroom suites, an office with attached bathroom, a basement with bathroom that would make a media room or additional bedroom. The grand patio is shaded and has a custom water feature.

1216 Tennessee Ave.Inside this gently lived in and well cared for home are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living rooms, one of the living rooms has a lovely fireplace with built in storage. The eat in kitchen is well organized, has a table height bar, built in corner hutch and a nice space for a table and chairs. The basement is finished and will make a nice media room or game room. The back yard is very private and has a detached garage/shop that is heated with a wood burning stove.

1308 Sandhurst Ave.A nice entry welcomes you. There is a dining area in the kitchen and a nice bar for extra seating or serving. The living room is spacious and filled with natural light. The large brick fireplace provides a nice focal point. Down the hall are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home is priced to sell!

506 Coffee Pl.If you are looking for a home this just may be it. The owners have priced this one to sell. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, central heat and air conditioning, and an attached 2 stall over-sized garage. The front yard has a sprinkler system and several rose bushes. The back yard is fenced. With your personal touches this house will make a comfortable home!

1512 Yucca Dr.This contemporary property has a view of the canyon and grand spaces inside! The main floor has a living room, dining room and kitchen with a grand bar. There is a unique fireplace that can be seen from anywhere on the main floor. There are three large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs and a loft play room above the bedrooms. Downstairs is a large family room with a wet bar and a half bathroom. The owner’s suite is located downstairs with an unfinished bathroom.

1402 Yucca Dr. View of the canyon outside and great space inside! Three large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an office, a cozy loft and an enclosed patio provide comfort through-out this established home. The architectural details demand attention. There is an antique beveled glass window above the kitchen sink, antique brass bed head-boards and footboards compose the railing on the upstairs loft and antique wood corbels in the living room.

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Texas 4-H programs introduce high school students to post-secondary education, career opportunities

The Texas 4-H program offers youth countless opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their life. One of the most impactful opportunities 4-H offers is the ability for high school students to get a close-up look at some possibilities for their future.

In Texas, the 4-H program is administered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, an educational outreach agency of Texas A&M AgriLife.

“Our individual Texas 4-H clubs periodically offer programs that give high school students a firsthand look at state colleges and universities, as well as introduce them to some interesting career opportunities,” said Montza Williams, Ph.D., state 4-H program director, Bryan-College Station.

Williams said the Texas 4-H program promotes higher education. He noted that a recent study by the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences of Texas A&M AgriLife shows high school graduates who participated in Texas 4-H for at least two years were better equipped to complete postsecondary education. They also acquired more marketable skills as compared to the general student population of Texas.

“One of our ongoing 4-H project areas is for workforce and career preparation,” he said. “Through that project, we have a curriculum and provide experiences that expose youth to career opportunities throughout the year.”

Multiple additional Texas 4-H programs that introduce youth to higher education and career opportunities are

offered from time to time in different areas of the state, Williams said.

4-H Summer Leadership AcademyThe 4-H Summer Leadership

Academy provides an opportunity for San Antonio area 4-H club members in ninth and 10th grade to participate in a five-day college experience at Our Lady of the Lake University.

Most of the students who participate are from 4-H clubs in low-income areas of the city and are considered at higher risk for not seeking higher education, primarily due to their financial situation.

“The goal of the program is to provide the students with a true higher education experience and show them the importance of personal responsibility, organization and time management,” Williams said. “The students stayed in a campus dormitory, ate at the university cafeteria and went to classes on the university’s campus.”

4-H Career Opportunities Reflecting Excellence Academy

In another opportunity given this summer, a group of students in grades nine through 12 from schools in southwestern Texas had the unique opportunity to explore career options and visit some Texas universities through

their participation in the 4-H Career Opportunities Reflecting Excellence, CORE, Academy.

“The goal of this program is to provide youth an opportunity to explore career and leadership opportunities in a diverse global economy as well as learn about post-secondary degree institutions across Texas,” said Michael Haynes, AgriLife Extension district administrator for the agency’s 21-county Southwest District 10 headquartered in Uvalde.

Haynes said the three-day program allowed students from Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall and Kerr counties to connect with academic personnel who could help guide their career choices. It also gave them the opportunity to tour area businesses and meet with industry professionals who introduced them to career possibilities.

Haynes said the agenda for this CORE Academy program was developed by a planning committee of AgriLife Extension 4-H youth development agents and family and community health agents in the four counties involved.

“This was a unique program developed by this group of agents,” he said. “They selected the locations and

coordinated the visits.”Some of the areas of businesses

the students were exposed to included hospitality and tourism, business and corporate careers, international relations, law enforcement, food and nutrition, research and wildlife photography.

During the CORE Academy program, students visited Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Texas A&M Kingsville; PICO Oil and Gas, McAllen; Southern Roots International Flower Market Boutique, McAllen; SOARD Solutions aerospace company, McAllen; and Texas A&M Coastal Marine Laboratory, South Padre Island.

Texas 4-H Learn, Empower, Apply and Develop Academy

The Texas 4-H Learn, Empower, Apply and Develop, LEAD, Academy in conjunction with the Texas 4-H Roundup is for members in grades eight through 12. Through this week-long program, participants gain practical, next-level leadership skills intended to give them a heightened sense of responsibility and increase their capacity to connect as active members of their communities, nation and world.

“In a typical year, this event engages youth in hands-on educational activities in which they explore, practice and master existing and newly developed skills,” said Megan Logan, AgriLife Extension 4-H youth development specialist in leadership and citizenship, Bryan-College Station.

Logan, who coordinates the LEAD Academy, said the program also seeks to broaden youth understanding of the importance of civic engagement and education and personal development in becoming a good citizen.

“From this experience, we hope those young people who attend/participate will apply what was learned to make a difference in their communities,” she said.

Logan also noted there is a LEAD Academy Adult Volunteer Track geared toward 4-H parents, adult volunteers,

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Aug. 17, 2021

The sugarcane aphid, a once devastating pest for sorghum producers, has been kept under control so far during the 2021 season by nature and science.

From the Rio Grande Valley to the Panhandle, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service  reports  show  the  fight against sugarcane aphids continues to tip in favor of producers. However, they say some producers remain hesitant about planting sorghum after years of severe losses when sugarcane aphids became an annual threat.

Sugarcane aphids devastated grain sorghum after the invasive species  was  first  recognized in  Texas  crop  fields  in  2013. Infestations cut yields by 50%-70% and wiped out entire fields in extreme instances. Aphids also produce a honeydew excretion that inhibited harvest and damaged harvesting equipment.

But 2021 has been a very light-infestation year so far. And while the weather helped, AgriLife Extension experts say scientific  breakthroughs  with hybrid sorghum plants that are tolerant of the pest and an increased understanding of the aphid and how to manage fields 

to prevent major infestations continue to show effectiveness.

Danielle Sekula, AgriLife Extension integrated pest management specialist, Weslaco, said the sugarcane aphid migration was set back by Winter Storm Uri in February. Freezing conditions knocked back pest populations and killed early planted sorghum acres in Texas and across the border in Mexico.

Sugarcane aphid populations typically start building in those early  planted  fields,  and  pest pressure  in  South  Texas  fields begins building by mid-April, Sekula said. This year, sugarcane aphid populations did not begin building until mid-May.

“It’s like the freeze wiped the slate clean,” she said. “We were producing about the same time as the producers in Mexico, so it really reduced the populations and delayed their migration.”

Sorghum varieties, other factors keep sugarcane

aphids in checkSugarcane aphid numbers

historically peak in South Texas by the second week in June, but populations did not reach spray thresholds this season until July 13. Rain and cloudy, cooler days also delayed the pests, which prefer high temperatures and humidity, and their migratory progress, Sekula said.

Spray treatments, a strong buildup  of  beneficial  insect numbers and aphid-resistant sorghum varieties contributed to

the lighter than usual infestations.Sekula said pest-resistant

hybrids developed after sugarcane aphids arrived and dealt producers serious losses have  contributed  significantly to below-normal populations. Those varieties continue to show their value as a tool to deter population explosions.

“It was like night and day,” she said. “We saw sugarcane aphids in Johnson grass all around sorghum with resistant varieties,  but  the  fields  were empty.”

Texas Plains on high alertPat Porter, Ph.D., AgriLife

Extension entomologist, Lubbock, said sugarcane aphids are being reported throughout the Texas Plains and north of Amarillo but that numbers have increased slowly. Some fields  have  been  treated,  others are being monitored for spray thresholds and some will not require pesticides to prevent the sugarcane aphids from reaching damaging numbers.

Porter said proactive regimens by producers that include timely spraying, encouraging  beneficial  aphid predators and planting resistant sorghum varieties throughout the pest’s migration have helped keep their numbers in check.

The latest AgriLife Extension Plains Management News by Blayne Reed, AgriLife Extension integrated pest management agent, Hale

County, echoes the assessments. He reported receiving two to four calls daily from producers, grain elevator operators, industry representatives and media about the pest and a “very alert” region due to the number of late-maturing grain sorghum acres.

But Reed also noted sugarcane aphids were behaving much more like a common pest now than the once-upon-a-time nightmare for sorghum producers.

Porter said continued success against sugarcane aphids has helped boost sorghum acres, but that acreage remains down due to lingering memories of severe losses from the pest.

“Producers generally know they are there, but we know how to deal with them now,” he said. “They are starting to realize they can plant under the threat of aphids.”

AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summaries:

PANHANDLEHotter, drier and windier

conditions reduced crop and rangeland conditions. Producers with irrigation were watering. Summer fallow fields were being plowed or sprayed for weeds. Topsoil and subsoil moisture levels were short to adequate. Sorghum and cotton conditions were fair to good in most areas. Corn was in good to excellent condition. Soybean conditions were fair to excellent. Peanut

conditions were good.

SOUTH PLAINSSubsoil and topsoil moisture

increased due to slow, soaking rains. Cotton stages continued to be highly variable. Cotton aphids have continued to spread across most of the area. Grain sorghum maturity varied as well. Peanuts continued to make good progress,  and  most  fields  were past  flowering.  Cattle  were  in good condition.

ROLLING PLAINSConditions were extremely

hot and windy. Topsoil moisture was declining, with some areas reporting very short moisture levels. Some areas received decent rains. Pastures were looking good for August, but armyworms and grasshoppers were a problem over the last few weeks. Some producers were cutting hay to prevent losses to armyworms while others were spraying. Cattle continued to graze,  but  some  pastures  were turning brown. Herds looked good but calf gains slowed due to hot weather and lack of moisture. Irrigated cotton was in fair to good condition while dryland fields  were  fair.  Fleahopper numbers were increasing. Some Sudan fields looked decent with short but thick stands that were making good hay. Corn harvest was underway, and yields varied significantly according to rainfall received.  Sorghum  fields  were coloring.

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Sugarcane aphid numbers under control so far

Youth participate in the Texas 4-H Learn, Empower, Apply and Develop (LEAD) Academy.

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and AgriLife Extension employees.

“Through this track, parents and volunteers can connect and network with other volunteers and parents,” she explained. “It is an opportunity for volunteers to sharpen their skills to better assist 4-H members in their clubs or projects.”

4-H Veterinary Science Camp

As another means of capturing youth interest and introducing them to possible career opportunities, Texas 4-H also presents a 4-H Veterinary Science Camp at Texas A&M.

The camp is a collaboration between AgriLife Extension and the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

“The camp is part of the veterinary science certificate program,” said Tyler Vogel, AgriLife Extension program specialist, Amarillo, who helps coordinate the program. “The program addresses aspects of equine, beef cattle, cattle handling and restraint. We also discuss nutrition, fever ticks and Beef Quality Assurance practices. All of the students participating in the camp leave BQA certified.”

Vogel said participants also see some of the beef cattle

research taking place at the university.

“During this week of learning opportunities, including those of a clinical nature, participants acquire knowledge and skills they can apply to their career path, whether it be as a veterinarian or research scientist,” Vogel said.

Through the Texas 4-H Ambassador program, older youth learn about specific areas of interest and are encouraged to share their knowledge with younger members and other youth.

“In these programs, older 4-H members receive instruction about their chosen area of interest from educators, professionals and knowledgeable adult leaders,” Williams said. “During their involvement in the program, they are also introduced to some of the career possibilities related to that area of interest.”

Some of the ambassador programs offered through Texas 4-H for high school members include:

— STEM Ambassador Program: In this program, a statewide team works in a youth-adult partnership to promote, educate and inspire others in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The team promotes STEM-related topics to other 4-H

members and volunteers, as well as groups outside of 4-H. Some of its program areas include robotics, photography and video production.

— Water Ambassadors Program: This program provides 4-H members and youth an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge they can share related to the protection, conservation and management of water in Texas.

— Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program: This program is made up of youth who are passionate about health and committed to being advocates for healthy living in their communities. Youth ambassadors are empowered to educate and make a difference as they provide leadership by providing other youths with educational programs on what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.

— Livestock Ambassador Program: This program gives members the opportunity to develop and practice animal husbandry and livestock management skills, along with the opportunity to mentor other youth on animal agriculture.

— Texas 4-H Fashion and Interior Design Ambassador Program: This provides members the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills by mentoring other youth as they become knowledgeable representatives for the promotion and advancement of fashion and interior design.

“One of our goals with the Texas 4-H program is to help young people prepare for post-secondary education and assist them in developing the skills needed to be successful in their chosen career,” Williams said. “Programs and camps like these offered through Texas 4-H provide a unique learning opportunity for not only our 4-H members, but also other Texas youth with whom they share their knowledge and experience.”

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AUSTIN - Office of the Governor Communications Director Mark Miner today issued a statement after Governor Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19:

“Governor Greg Abbott today tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Governor has been testing daily, and today was the first  positive  test  result.  Governor Abbott is in constant communication with his staff, agency heads, and government  officials  to  ensure that state government continues to

operate  smoothly  and  efficiently. The Governor will isolate in the Governor’s Mansion and continue to test daily. Governor Abbott is receiving Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody treatment.

“Governor Abbott is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in good health, and currently experiencing no symptoms. Everyone that the Governor has been in close contact with today has been notified. Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott tested negative.”

Office of The Governor statement concerning Governor Abbott testing positive for COVID-19

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presented seven informational items to the board. First, administrators were given a chance to provide reports. There were no reports to give for this meeting. Second, Alcorta told the board that there was an 80-100 student increase in enrollment this year. Alcorta believes that this is due to the pandemic and the fact that virtual learning was an option.

Alcorta then described the updated health guidelines provided by the Texas Education Agency. The guidelines state that a school must report positive COVID-19 cases of students, staff, and visitors to the local health department as well as submit a report to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The updated health guidelines also state that the school systems must exclude students from attending school in person if they are actively sick with COVID-19 or if they have received a positive test result for COVID-19. Alcorta did say that they apply this same exclusion for students who are sick with the flu. It is important to note that the school district adheres to GA-38. This says that the school systems cannot require students or staff to wear a mask. If students or staff feel more comfortable wearing a mask they are free to do so but masks are not required.

Next, Alcorta reminded the board to submit their receipts for the upcoming TASA/TASB conference which takes place in Dallas on September 24-26. The board then agreed to meet on Tuesday August 24 for mandatory training. Alcorta then described Board Policy Update 117. This policy has the board provide mental health leave for the district peace officer. This update only applies to the district peace officer. This was just a reading of the update and the board did not need to take action at this time.

Walton then provided the board with the district facility priorities report. This report described the most pressing maintenance issues that need to be resolved. Walton described how he spoke with G&G Operators on how to fix the parking lots and driveways at the elementary school and junior high. It was recommended to Walton to look beyond asphalt and consider concrete. It is estimated that asphalt would be $250,000 or more while concrete would be 10-20% more, but it is believed that concrete will last longer than the asphalt. This was just information for the board while more data is gathered. This concluded all of the informational items presented to the board.

Next, the board had several action items to discuss. First, the board had to approve the consent agenda. This included minutes of the previous

meeting, the financial report, and disbursements. The consent agenda was approved unanimously. The board then approved out of state travel for athletics. Volleyball is the only sport that travels out of state. The volleyball athletics will go to Guymon, Oklahoma on September 28. They will take three coaches, one manager, and 37 players.

The board then made nominations to the Dallam and Hartley Counties Appraisals Districts (CAD) for 2021-2022. Peter Baumert was nominated and accepted as the Dallam CAD and Bob Bailey was voted for the Hartley CAD. The board unanimously approved the Dallam CAD collections contract for 2021-2022.

The board approved the 2021 Certified Appraisal Rolls for Dallam County. The total market value was $1,168,353,130 and the total assessed value was $940,003,556. This made a total net taxable value of $873,361,111.

The 2021 Certified Appraisal Rolls for Hartley County were also approved unanimously. This year saw a 4% increase. The total market value was $745,404,321 and the total assessed value was $644,102,621. This created a total net taxable value of $491,422,227.

Purchases over $25,000 were reviewed and approved. This included the following regular budgeted expenses: SFE $38,858, TASB Risk Management $270,935, and Dallam Appraisal $64,301. Contractor Benny Resendez was paid $22,582 for labor of cement work done at the junior high. Also, the board agreed to permanently close off two underground fuel tanks at the bus barn. These fuel tanks have not been in use for several years and were considered unrecoverable by several insurance companies. The board approved up to $27,340.77 for the permanent closure/sealing of these fuel tanks.

Next, the board approved netting chapter 48 funding contract and delegation chapter 49 authorization to the Superintendent. DISD is considered a wealthy school district. The Netting Chapter 48 Funding contract practically allows other districts to receive the extra money that is received from taxes. Chapter 49 allows the superintendent authorization to report where the extra money is going to the TEA.

Finally, the board adopted the 2021-2022 tax rates. The 2020-2021 tax rate was $1.0157 while the proposed 2021-2022 tax rate is $1.011065. This is a reduction of $0.046 The proposed tax Maintenance and Operations Tax rate is $0.9363 while the proposed Interest and Sinking Rate is $0.074765. Both tax rates were approved unanimously.

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Mildred Delcina Lantz Metcalf entered her eternal life on Friday, August 13, 2021 after a remarkable 105 years. Born on December 27, 1915 in a modest house in Texline, Texas, Mildred was the third of four children. Her father, Charles Wesley Lantz, a Texline pioneer and lumberman, ran Big Jo’s Lumber and her mother, Bertha Mae (Kelley) Lantz, was a homemaker.

At an early age, Mildred displayed her talent and love of music as well as her adventurous spirit. When she was only twelve, she played a Dvořák piano solo at a Texline P.T.A. meeting. At the Clayton Rodeo in August 1929, she rode in a twin seat biplane. She admitted that her fashion sense was actually the reason for the flight...she did not care about flying; she just wanted to wear the pilot’s hat. Her life as a child in Texline changed course when, at the age of seventeen, her Mother passed away. In April 1933, Mildred graduated, with honors, from Texline High School.

It was at a Lantz family dinner where her brother Charles first introduced Mildred to C.P. “Pete” Metcalf. Pete would ride his horse to town and Mildred would ride her horse 30 minutes to the ranch to take food to Pete and visit the boys. On April 8, 1934, Mildred and Pete, along with their Texline friends, Harry and Mildred Poole, drove to Rosebud, N.M. where they were married in the living room of a preacher’s house. They made their first home in Rosebud. Pete was a ranch hand while Mildred honed her culinary skills (for which she was greatly admired in later years) preparing and delivering food each day to the ranch hands.

Pete wanted to get a college degree, so they left Rosebud for Amarillo where they managed a boarding house. To make ends meet, Mildred rented the rooms and cooked meals for college students who resided there. Michael, the first of their four children, was born in Amarillo. Following graduation, Pete and Mildred moved to Borger where Pete was employed as a chemist at the Phillips refinery. Their daughter, Nancy, was born during their time in Borger. Following World War II, Pete and Mildred moved again, this time to Dalhart

where sons Jerry and Keith were born.

Mildred was a busy homemaker while Pete branched off into different businesses ultimately culminating in 1947 with the formation of Dalhart Butane and Equipment Company. Apart from selling propane and farm machinery, in the early 1950’s Pete expanded into the water well business. In the following decades, Pete would become known as the “Lewis and Clark” of the irrigation water well industry in the northwest corner of the Texas Panhandle.

With Pete’s passing on May 15, 1986, Mildred believed that you should never let grief stop you from living your best life. She proved that by filling her calendar with more community service, many years of travel and watching over Dalhart Butane’s business. Although not involved in day-to-day operations, Mildred regularly maintained an office presence and particularly enjoyed seeing and greeting customers. Mildred retired from the family business, now known as DB&E, when she was 99.

In Mildred’s lifetime she served, she led, she thought and she inspired. When her children were young, she served as leader for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts. In later years, she served in various capacities with numerous organizations: three terms as President of the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs (where she was awarded lifetime membership), the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Texas, Trustee of the Federation Club Mansion in Austin, the Texas State Historical Foundation, Conservation Department, the Texas Beautification and Heritage Departments, Chairman of Historical Places

and Things and as trustee and board member of the Girls Town Endowment Fund. From 1977 to 1991, Mildred served as President, benefactor, worker and supporter of Community Concerts in Dalhart. She used her love of learning and speaking to educate women on flower gardening, travel, culture, conservation and the history of Texas.

During Mildred’s tenure as a member of the Board of Directors of the Dalhart Chamber of Commerce, she educated the local community on the benefits of a water conservation district in Dallam County. Mildred was instrumental in creating and leading many of the Dalhart area beautification groups. She was a long time member of Petal Pushers Garden Club that was responsible for planting and maintaining flowers in the city park. Mildred’s Dalhart civic and charitable contributions were not unnoticed. At age 89, Mildred received the Chamber’s “Outstanding Citizen of the Year” award.

Central United Methodist Church was the love of Mildred’s life. She served as a Sunday school teacher and participated in various committees including administration, worship and parsonage. She opened her home and her kitchen for her beloved Open Door Sunday School Class. Mildred believed that every church service needed to be accompanied with organ music. To that end, she helped raise funds to purchase an Allen organ. Fittingly, Mildred served as the church’s organist for seventeen years. In 1992, she was presented with the Cross and Flame award for her service to the Methodist Church. When the church built its new building, Mildred and her family contributed in the selection and funding of a new organ. As a tribute, she was invited to be the first musician to play the new organ.

Mildred traveled the world--Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South Africa, the Holy Land, Europe and the United Kingdom. She would later lament that the only place she missed in her travels was the Soviet Union. At age 80, she hiked six miles to visit the city of Petra in Jordan. For her 90th birthday, she cruised through the Panama Canal. She always said that South Africa was her

favorite destination, having traveled there twice with her friend, Clara Murphy.

In her spare time, Mildred enjoyed many hobbies. Knitting gifts and crafting ceramics for friends and family was a favorite pastime. She was an accomplished bridge player, a big football fan (Dallas Cowboys and Texas Aggies) and an avid golfer. During the summer months, she enjoyed playing in Dalhart Country Club’s Friday afternoon nine hole scramble (she did so until she was 90). Mildred was not to be outwitted on her daily crossword puzzles, which she enjoyed throughout her lifetime.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, C.P. “Pete” Metcalf, her parents, Charles Wesley Lantz and Bertha Mae (Kelley) Lantz, her brother, Charles Leroy Lantz and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Lantz Douglas and Anne Myrtle Lantz. Mildred is survived by her four children and their spouses, Michael Phenix Metcalf of Dallas, Texas, Nancy Kay Bryant (Vernon W. Bryant, Jr.) of Ft. Worth, Texas, Jerry Lynn Metcalf (Sharyn Metcalf) of Houston, Texas, and Barry Keith Metcalf (Diana Metcalf) of Dalhart; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Amy Bowers (Adam Bowers) of Dalhart, Christopher Metcalf of Amarillo, Texas, Vernon W. Bryant, III (Chelsey Bryant) of Austin, Texas, Theron Lantz Bryant (Amy Bryant) of Ft. Worth, Texas, Megan Williams (Jason E. Williams) of Houston,

Texas, Kerry Ringgold (John Ringgold) of Joshua, Texas, Jill Metcalf of Dallas, Texas, Barry K. Metcalf, II (Danna Metcalf) of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Lauren Waggoner (Justin Waggoner) of Dalhart; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

The Metcalf family would like to extend their thanks to the staff attending to Mildred’s care in her six years at the Legacy Assisted Living Center in Dalhart.

From 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021, the family will receive friends for visitation at Horizon Funeral Home, 701 Elm Ave. in Dalhart. On Saturday morning, August 21, 2021, the family will gather for a private graveside service following which a celebration of life is to be conducted at 2 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 601 Rock Island, in Dalhart. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family and share memories during a reception in fellowship hall. For those unable to attend in person, you are encouraged to watch online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_NCLTt7DY8t1Fkk0ZjzSg.

Please visit Mildred’s online memorial tribute at HorizonFuneral.com where memories and words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks you to send donations to the Central United Methodist Church Building Fund, 601 Rock Island, Dalhart, Texas 79022 or the charity of your choice.

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The audience will also listen to Motown classics such as Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” Smokey Robinson’s “Tears of A Clown,” The Temptations’ “My Girl,” The Four Tops’ “Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour” and even The Supremes’ “Stop! In The Name of Love.”

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The Dalhart Lady Wolves played in their first tournament in two years, traveling to Shallowater last weekend for a total of six games. The UIL didn’t allow tournament last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so it was Dalhart’s first tournament since 2019.

The Lady Wolves played in pool play on Friday August 13. They won two out of the three matches they played that day, beating the Shallowater JV and also defeating Lamesa, and losing to Lubbock Christian High School in two close sets, with Lubbock Christian winning 25-22 and 25-21.

Dalhart started out Saturday in the Gold bracket, but lost their first game to another private school, Kingdom Prep

Academy in three sets. That placed the Lady Wolves in the Silver Bracket, where they beat Seminole in their next match in three sets to move into the championship game of the Silver Bracket.

The Lady Wolves played district rival Highland Park for the championship. The Lady Hornets were able to win in two sets, but Dalhart still brought home a trophy by placing second in the Silver Bracket.

The Lady Wolves played on the road at Dumas on Tuesday August 17, and struggled against the larger school. The Demonettes won the first set 25-10, the second set 25-11, and the third set 25-16 for a 3-0 win in the match. Senior Rhiana Todd led the Lady Wolves with eight kills, and also added one ace. Dylan Moore had six kills, and Avery Baca and Jadyn Trusler each recorded two kills. Trusler

led the team with three aces during the match.

The Lady Wolves play at a tournament in River Road today and tomorrow, August

20 and 21. They have next Tuesday off, and will play in a tournament at Frenship High School on Friday August 27 and Saturday August 28.

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The Dalhart Lady Wolves placed second in the Silver Bracket in the Shallowater Tournament last weekend.

The Dalhart Softball Association finished its regular season on Wednesday July 28. Havok led the league from beginning to end, finish the season with a record of 33-3-0 for first place. Outlaws took second place at 27-9-0, and Bad Boyz placed third, just two game behind Outlaws with a 25-11-0 record.

On Monday July 19, Ice Cold Pitchers beat Moore County Mafia 7-0, Average Joes beat Indios de Chihuahua 11-6, Outlaws defeated Bad Boyz 6-5, Newlife beat Backdoor Sliders 18-3, Average Joes beat Ice Cold Pitchers 15-8, and Havok just slipped

past Bad Habit 20-19.On July 20, Bad Boyz beat Moore County Mafia

7-0, Backdoor Sliders and Indios de Chihuahua tied 0-0, Outlaws beat Havok 13-8, Bad Habit beat Newlife 14-9, Bad Boyz defeated Ice Cold Pitchers 17-7, and Average Joes beat Backdoor Sliders 21-6. On Wednesday July 21, Bad Habit beat Outlaws 20-14 and Newlife beat Moore County Mafia 7-0.

Havok beat Moore County Mafia 7-0 on July 22, while Indios de Chihuahua defeated Bad Habit 15-5, Bad Boyz beat Average Joes 13-8, Outlaws defeated Newlife 15-0, Havok beat Ice Cold Pitchers 11-10, and Bad Habit defeated Backdoor Sliders 23-7.

On Friday July 23, Newlife and Moore County

Mafia tied 0-0, Indios de Chihuahua beat Outlaws 7-0, Bad Boyz beat Havok 12-8, Bad Habit beat Average Joes 7-0, Newlife doubled Ice Cold Pitchers 20-10, Outlaws beat Backdoor Sliders 19-4, Indios de Chihuahua defeated Newlife 16-10, Havok beat Average Joes 7-0, and Indios de Chihuahua defeated Moore County Mafia 7-0.

On July 26, Bad Boyz beat Newlife 10-4, Outlaws beat Bad Habit 11-7, Bad Boyz beat Backdoor Sliders 14-9, Ice Cold Pitchers beat Indios de Chihuahua 7-0, Backdoor Sliders defeated Moore County Mafia 7-0, Havok beat Newlife 18-14, and Outlaws beat

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The Dalhart Softball Association played its season in June and July.

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Average Joes 20-9.Bad Boyz beat Indios de

Chihuahua 15-4 on July 27, while Bad Habit beat Moore County Mafia 7-0, Indios de Chihuahua beat Average Joes 11-8, Average Joes beat Newlife 7-0, Backdoor Sliders defeated Ice Cold Pitchers 14-4, Havok beat Indios de Chihuahua 13-12, Outlaws beat Ice Cold Pitchers 15-14, Outlaws beat Moore County Mafia 7-0, and Havok beat Backdoor Sliders 21-9.

Seven games were played on the final night of the season, Wednesday

July 28. Bad Boyz beat Bad Habit 6-4, Average Joes beat Moore County Mafia 7-0, Newlife defeated Backdoor Sliders 6-2, Ice Cold Pitchers beat Moore County Mafia 7-0, Bad Habit defeated Ice Cold Pitchers 12-8, Havok beat Bad Habit 11-10, and Bad Boyz beat Outlaws 7-6.

The final regular season standings for the league are below. Records are in the order wins-losses-ties.

Havok: 33-3-0Outlaws: 27-9-0Bad Boyz: 25-11-0Bad Habit: 22-13-1Average Joes: 22-14-0Indios de Chihuahua: 18-17-1Ice Cold Pitchers: 11-25-0Newlife: 10-25-1Backdoor Sliders: 5-30-1Moore County Mafia: 4-30-2

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thedalharttexan.com Friday, August 20, 2021 • 9

Public Notice

Legals

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

The Hartley ISD will hold a public meeting at 7:00 A.M. on August 31, 2021 in the Hartley ISD Boardroom at 9th & Johnson St., Hartley, Texas 79044. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.

Maintenance Tax $0.8720/$100 (Proposed rate for maintenance and operations) School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters $0.2340/$100 (proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness)

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s BudgetThe applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories:

Maintenance and operations 8.90% increase ___________% (decrease) Debt service ___________% increase 0.20% (decrease) Total expenditures 0.2340% increase ___________% (decrease)

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under Tax Code Section 26.04) Preceding Tax Year Current Tax Year Total appraised value* of all property $218,921,410 $240,468,070 Total appraised value* of new property** $6,314,460 $15,805,190 Total taxable value*** of all property $208,801,030 $230,199,647 Total taxable value*** of new property** $6,314,460 $15,805,190

*“Appraised value” is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Tax Code Section 1.04(8).** “New property” is defined by Tax Code Section 26.012(17).*** “Taxable value” is defined by Tax Code Section 1.04(10).

Bonded Indebtedness Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness* $4,425,000

* Outstanding principal.

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates Maintenance Interest * Total Local Revenue State Revenue & Operations & Sinking Fund Per Student Per Student Last Year’s Rate $ 0.89720 $ 0.23400 * $ 1.13120 $ 9,655 $ 4,687 Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service $ 0.83564 $ 0.18613 * $ 1.02177 $ 10,653 $ 3,601 Proposed Rate $ 0.87200 $ 0.23400 * $ 1.10600 $ 11,341 $ 4,197*The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both.The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence Last Year This Year

Average Market Value of Residences $ 67,791 $ 72,591Average Taxable Value of Residences $ 36,012 $ 40,332 Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value $ 1.13120 $ 1.10600Taxes Due on Average Residence $ 410.97 $ 446.07Increase (Decrease) in Taxes $ 35.10Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

Notice of Voter-Approval Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is 1.2260. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the voter-approval rate of 1.2260.

Fund BalancesThe following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment:

Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $ 1,425,319 Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $ 134,245

A school district may not increase the district’s maintenance and operations tax rate to create a surplus in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the purpose of paying the district’s debt service.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSSBUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE

The Texline ISD will hold a public meeting at 7:00 PM 08/23/2021 in Texline ISD Administration Building, 302 E. Pine St. Texline, TX 79087. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school dis-trict’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.

The tax rate that is ultimately adopted at this meeting or at a separate meeting at a later date may not exceed the proposed rate shown below unless the district publishes a revised notice containing the same information and comparisons set out below and holds another public meeting to discuss the revised notice.

Maintenance Tax $1.051700 /$100 (Proposed rate for maintenance and operations) School Debt Service Tax Approved by Local Voters $0.066800 /$100 (Proposed rate to pay bonded indebtedness)

Comparison of Proposed Budget with Last Year’s BudgetThe applicable percentage increase or decrease (or difference) in the amount budgeted in the preceding fiscal year and the amount budgeted for the fiscal year that begins during the current tax year is indicated for each of the following expenditure categories:

Maintenance and operations 0.914000% (increase) or % (decrease)Debt service % (increase) or -0.991500% (decrease)Total expenditures 0.928100% (increase) or % (decrease)

Total Appraised Value and Total Taxable Value (as calculated under section 26.04, Tax Code) Preceding Tax Year Current Tax YearTotal appraised value* of all property $268,336,510 $273,784,090Total appraised value* of new property** $205,850 $529,850Total taxable value*** of all property $201,127,129 $206,636,468Total taxable value*** of new property** $205,850 $529,130*“Appraised value” is the amount shown on the appraisal roll and defined by Section 1.04(8), Tax Code.**“New property” is defined by Section 26.012(17), Tax Code.***“Taxable value” is defined by Section 1.04(10), Tax Code.

Bonded Indebtedness

Total amount of outstanding and unpaid bonded indebtedness: $1,695,000 * Outstanding principal

Comparison of Proposed Rates with Last Year’s Rates

Maintenance & Operations Interest & Sinking Fund* Total Local Revenue Per Student State Revenue Per StudentLast Year’s Rate $1.054700 $0.069150* $1.123850 $11,241 $2,281Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service $1.027000 $0.067000* $1.094000 $11,968 $2,786Proposed Rate $1.051700 $0.066800* $1.118500 $12,236 $2,786 * The Interest & Sinking Fund tax revenue is used to pay for bonded indebtedness on construction, equipment, or both. The bonds, and the tax rate necessary to pay those bonds, were approved by the voters of this district.

Comparison of Proposed Levy with Last Year’s Levy on Average Residence

Last Year This YearAverage Market Value of Residences $97,240 $101,064Average Taxable Value of Residences $67,362 $71,363Last Year’s Rate Versus Proposed Rate per $100 Value $1.123850 $1.118500Taxes Due on Average Residence $757.04 $798.19Increase (Decrease) in Taxes $0.00 $41.15 Under state law, the dollar amount of school taxes imposed on the residence homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or of the surviving spouse of such a person, if the surviving spouse was 55 years of age or older when the person died, may not be increased above the amount paid in the first year after the person turned 65, regardless of changes in tax rate or property value.

Notice of Voter-Approval Rate: The highest tax rate the district can adopt before requiring voter approval at an election is 1.118547. This election will be automatically held if the district adopts a rate in excess of the voter-approval rate of 1.118547.

Fund BalancesThe following estimated balances will remain at the end of the current fiscal year and are not encumbered with or by a corresponding debt obligation, less estimated funds necessary for operating the district before receipt of the first state aid payment:

Maintenance and Operations Fund Balance(s) $2,571,177 Interest & Sinking Fund Balance(s) $8,936

A school district may not increase the district’s maintenance and operations tax rate to create a surplus in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the purpose of paying the district’s debt service.

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Answer to August 17 Sudoku

Answer to August 17 Crossword

Weekly Recipe

Chocolate dessert with a healthy twist

Quite often people hear the word “dessert” and immediately think of a calorie- and fat-laden decadence that may set them back several hours on the treadmill. While it is true that some desserts can pack a heavy punch, others need not make people fear for their waistlines.

Desserts that feature healthy ingredients can tempt your sweet tooth and provide nutritional benefits. Such is the case when combining

pomegranate and dark chocolate, two ingredients that are rich in antioxidants that can contribute to a healthier immune system. “Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Clusters” can be served as the culmination of a fancy dinner in decorative martini glasses, or taken along as a healthy trail mix of sorts in school or work lunch boxes. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of John La Puma, M.D., ChefMD. At only 108 calories per serving, this dessert likely won’t compromise any meal plans.

Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Clusters

Servings: 4

1 cup (8 ounces) pomegranate arils

2⁄3 cup (4 ounces) organic bittersweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli 60%

1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper1⁄4 cup fresh basil,

stemmed and julienned

* 2⁄3 cup (4 ounces) high quality dark chocolate, chopped fine, may replace the chocolate chips

Set the pomegranate arils on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Melt chocolate chips in a heavy-bottomed small saucepan over low-to-medium heat, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from the burner. Add pomegranate seeds and stir in spices. Use a fork to scoop out small chocolate-covered clusters, and place each on a wax paper-lined plate. Garnish with mint. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, about 15 minutes.

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AA And Al Anon In SpanishAL Anon 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. AA 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Vierges Esquina NW de la Iglesia Catolica

CareNet of Dalhart105 E. Third Monday through Thursday9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Noon to 1 p.m.806-244-1783

Narcotics Anonymous Each Friday, 7:00 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, 517 Rock Island 806-244-0404

Dalhart Winners Circle meets Mondays 8-9 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church, 801 Denver Ave. Drug abuse and addiction affects school-aged children in many ways. Some kids live with an addicted family member while others have started using themselves. If you suspect that someone is struggling with addiction, call Narconon Arrowhead today! Narconon offers free addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers nationwide. Call 800-468-6933 or log on to www.stopaddiction.com to speak to a qualified counselor today.

Overcomers Third Wednesday of every month at 6;30pm. Church of the Nazarene, 11th & Keeler. A support group for breaking any type of addiction--drugs, food, anger, alcohol, etc.

STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS 20/40’ New

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K’s Flooring322 Denrock (same location for 30 years)Dalhart, TXVinyle Tile .99 ft, Vinyl Rolls 8.99 ydCarpet, Rems, Flooring Supplies, Blinds, ShuttersCash & Carry/InstalledCall Kay Flores806-244-2437

SCHAFER’S LAWNMAINTENANCE Tree

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Dalhart ApartmentsTwo bedroom with heat and air. Rent based on income. Washer/dryer hookups. Call 806-244-7281. Office at 1929 Shawnee Trail. TDD # 1-800-833-8973. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Quail Run ApartmentsOne & Two bedroom with heat and a/c for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age. Rent based on income. Office at 1929 Shawnee Trail. Call 806-244-7281. TDD # 1-800-833-8973. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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HWV 87 SELF STORAGE:Cinderblock storage rentals8Xl0, 10X20, 10X25 & 10X30Security LightsPavedNo DepositOpen 24/7Call Lisa Oelke 806-268-0196

TANGLEWOODSTORAGEYour 1-Stop Storage Center.(10) sizes from5x10 thru 10x30.- Security Lights- Paved Alley- Security Fence- No Deposit(Open 7 Days a Week)Call Jay Peeples333-5655

CDL Truck Driver WantedCall 806-418-5505

Best Western - Nursanickel806-244-5637Hiring for housekeeping, laundry, and front desk.

Van Beek Trucking Driver

needed. Must have class A CDL, medical card, and pass drug screening. Please contact 806-341-8541 or 806-679-3777

The Dallam/Hartley County Jail is currently looking for applicants for the following full time positions: Jailer/DispatcherApplicants must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, be a US citizen, and able to pass a criminal background check. Must be organized, detail oriented and able to work at a fast pace. Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.Starting salary is up to $2500 monthly. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is provided for employees free of charge. Also, excellent county retirement.No experience necessary, on the job training provided.Pick up applications at the Jail 201 E. 5th or e-mail jail-dispatch@live.com

Whitehurst Steel is seeking welders and laborers. Call 806-244-3997 or apply in person at 108 Tennessee, Dalhart.

Cactus Feedyard has Pen Rider positions open now! Apply in person at our Cactus location behind JBS. Call (806)966-5151 for more info!”

CDL Driver Home ALL holidays & Most every night Competitive pay, health insurance Retirement, & other benefits Applications avaliable at Stockman’s Feed Bunk, INC 3226 Hwy 54 E, Dalhart

Maintenance Technician Competitive pay, health insurance

Retirement, & other benefits Applications avaliable at Stockman’s Feed Bunk, INC 3226 Hwy 54 E, Dalhart

Parts & Accessories Technician Competitive pay, health insurance Retirement, & other benefits

Applications avaliable at Stockman’s Feed Bunk, INC 3226 Hwy 54 E, Dalhart

PivoTrac is looking for a field technician. The job involves diagnosing and repairing electronics in the field. Center pivot and/or farming experience is a plus. Call Karlyle 333-2299

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Please apply at Integrity Ag, 2879 FM 1727, across from Sweet Bran plant,

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Dalhart High students returned to school on Wednesday August 18 and were greeted by some of the cheerleaders and administrators at the entrances.

Bill Kelly/The Dalhart Texan