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Jeff Blackmon

Jeff Blackmon

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Funny state laws Tennessee• It is illegal to catch a fish with a lasso. • It’s illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM. • Oneida: An ordinance forbids anyone to sing the song “It Ain’t Goin’ To Rain No Mo’.
FFA STUDENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE

FFA STUDENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE

FFA STUDENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE

FFA GETS LEARNING EXPERIENCES-On December 2, many Hereford FFA students had the rare opportunity to visit with Dr. Jeff Savell, Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Texas A&M University and Dr. Chris Skaggs, Associate Dean for Student Development.
HUNTERS BREAKFAST

HUNTERS BREAKFAST

HUNTERS BREAKFAST

The 28th annual Pheasant Hunters and Community Breakfast was held December 6 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church at 501 North Main. This rib-sticking morning dining experience was sponsored by the Celebration Class and others of First Methodist Church of Hereford.
La Madre Mia Social Committee hosted the annual Christmas party at club president, Tonja Horrell’s home on December 4. Pictured left to right are Tonja Horrell, Kristen Hicks, Jan Reeve, Cathy Bunch, Glenda Marcum, Junie Wagner, Lauri Paetzold and Kathie Kerr. (photo by Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia Social Committee hosted the annual Christmas party at club president, Tonja Horrell’s home on December 4. Pictured left to right are Tonja Horrell, Kristen Hicks, Jan Reeve, Cathy Bunch, Glenda Marcum, Junie Wagner, Lauri Paetzold and Kathie Kerr. (photo by Angela Blackmon)

La Madre Mia holds annual Christmas party

La Madre Mia Study Club met for their annual Christmas party at club president Tonja Horrell’s home on Thursday, December 4. The club’s social committee hosted the party which included Chairman Cathy Bunch, Kathie Kerr, Lauri Paetzold, Kristen Hicks, Jan Reeve, Glenda Marcum and Junie Wagner.

Christmas Stocking Fund

n Mom caring for grandmother, teens needs respite The stories are numerous this holiday season of grandparents caring for their grandchildren who would otherwise be left in difficult situations.
POWER LINE FLYOVER—Santa and his reindeer make a low pass warning all to be safe around downed power lines in this Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative float that won Best Lighted in the Lighted Christmas Parade December 8. The Cooperative had multiple lighted vehicles in the parade. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

POWER LINE FLYOVER—Santa and his reindeer make a low pass warning all to be safe around downed power lines in this Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative float that won Best Lighted in the Lighted Christmas Parade December 8. The Cooperative had multiple lighted vehicles in the parade. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

CSF charity success spans 46 years and still counting

Hereford’s homegrown holiday charity, the Christmas Stocking Fund has been a success story since its inception in 1980.Overall giving to the Christmas Stocking Fund since its beginning in 1980 surpassed the $1 million mark in total funds raised all-time in 2023.
By Carolyn Waters

By Carolyn Waters

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders”.-Tom PetersDecember 1957Harvest of three crops, carrots, cotton and grain sorgham, continued in the Hereford area with only carrot harvest expected to continue until mid-January.