The Hereford Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 202, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 13, 1980 Page: 33 of 50
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Good Family Relationships
Not Accidental Happening
Fenley-Sumrow
Builders Inc.
parents. it’s essential to look
carefully into the relation-
ships he had before he left
delivery system. It is found
under the house, in the attic
or in the furr downs or low
areas in the ceiling. The
ductwork should be tightly
sealed and well-insulated.
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Eldon McNutt
364-6769
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James Self
364-6069
Lee Umsted
364-6114
2 Licensed Agent since 1977, Mary
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2 1979, attended Amarillo College real
K real estate courses, and currently
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Sharon McNutt
364-2754
Licensed Agent in 1977, Cliff has
been an associate here since 1979,
attended Amarillo College real
estate coursesand Exchanging
Farms, Ranches and Rural Prop-
erties.
Licensed Agent since 1978, Homer
is attending SOARS, advanced schoo
school of Real Estate at Texas A
& M University since attending
Amarillo College real estate courses.
Licensed Agent since 1978, Brenda
has attended Amarillo College courser I
in Real Estate and currently serves as
orientation chairman, Hereford
Board of REALTORS.
Licensed Broker since 1965, Marie
is a graduate of SOARS, advanced
school of Real Estate at Texas A
& M University, Graduate Realtors
Institute, member Texas Farm and
Land Broker and Texas Property
Exchangers.
"work." we could look at it
this way:
* Willingness to work at
the relationship
* Organization in each
one’s life to make room for
the other generation
* Reinforcement of family
values and the feelings of
self-worth in each other
* Kindness - caring about
each other and letting each
other know it.
Licensed Agent since 1976, Woody
is a member cf Texas Rural App-
raisers, Texas Farm and Land In-
stitute and Texas Property Ex-
changers.
Licensed Agent since 1977. Beverley
is attending SOARS, advanced school
of Real Estate at Texas A & M Uni-
versity since attending aAmarillo
College real estate courses. Cur-
rently serves as Secretary/Treas-
urer of Hereford Board of REALTORS
412 W. 8th, Amarillo 372-4423
Members:
Hereford Board of Realtors
Texas Panhandle Builders Association
Home Owners Warranty Corp.
Fenley-Sumrow Spotlights Hereford
in 1980 Home Showcase
HOME "
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existing homes suffer from.
Air infiltration commonly
accounts for up to 40 percent
or more of the total energy
requirement in a home for
heating and cooling pur-
poses.
New house construction
should be able to hold air
infiltration to one air change
or less per hour. This still
allows for adequate ventila-
tion. Air infiltration control is
largely common sense, but
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home close to the city center,
business, recreation, and
cultural facilities? Where will
your job be? Do you want to
be near any particular friends
or relatives?
Mrs. Sonnenberg indicated
that the following points
should be used as guidelines
to help those looking for
homes:
The matter of public
transportation should be
considered. What types of
stores and services are
nearby? Are banks in the
vicinity? When are they
"Local Realtors are often
asked what qualities an
energy efficient home should
have." Billie Sonnenberg,
president of the Hereford
Board of Realtors, stated.
"Of course, each home is
unique just as homebuyers’
needs and priorities are, but
there are some standard
things to look for with energy
efficiency."
Air infiltration, the uncon-
trolled movement of air into
or out of a home, is a very
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"Being able to choose the
right neighborhood for a
particular family is a very
important skill in the real
estate business, and as
Realtors we work hard to help
our clients find an environ-
ment that suits them," said
Billie Sonnenberg president
of the Hereford Board of
Realtors here this week.
"Location is one of the first
factors to be considered by
the homebuying public. We
as Realtors try to establish
with the buyer such consider-
ations as: Do you want the
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be made as weather-tight as
one that is properly treated
during construction.
The builder of any new
house can show the potential
buyer is detail what is being
done to stop air infiltration. A
prospective buyer should be
satisfied that a builder is
doing enough and that the
job is being done right.
A new house with central
cooling and/or heating will
have ductwork, the air
Although most starfish have
five rays, some have six or
.more Twelve-armed species
have been taken in the Gulf of
Mexico
close ties in
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I Hereford Board of REALTORS.
adolescence contribute to
good, close relationships
later in life.
On the other hand, later
relationships can be marred
by such things as a struggle
for personal or family power,
jealousy evoked by time
spent with in-laws, money
available or lacking in an
in-law’s family, or competi-
tion for accomplishment
between families.
Such needless situations
are destined to create family
dissension and split a
possibly harmonious family.
Family life is a culmination
movement in time and in
changing relationships.
Nurturing family relation-
ships promote family stre-
ngths and unity.
Family ties that are weak
or broken between parents
and their grown children lead
to sorrow, grief and guilt
during what should be the
most satisfying period of
adult life.
When we say a satisfying
relationship between parents
and grown children takes
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A shorter system of
ductwork may cut energy
losses, if two systems are of
comparable quality. The
ends of the ductwork should
be joined tightly to the
outlets in the ceiling.
Shade on the east and west
The experts disagree on
how much insulation is the
right amount. Recommenda-
tions for Texas wall insula-
tion are not less than R-11
and not more than R-19. The
ceiling insulation should not
be less than R-19 and not
more than R-30.
Between the high and low
R-values, the choice is the
owners, but anyone living in
Texas’s northern third area
should insulate a little more
heavily. Doing all of the
insulating at once is the most
cost effective. While a house
is under construction, all
insulating should be done.
Part of the energy
efficiency investment will be
recovered before a new home
buyer moves in. because the
heating and cooling units will
have less work to do. can
therefore be smaller and cost
less. Equipment sizing is
important so as to work at
peak efficiency.
The higher its EER.
Energy Efficiency Ratio. the
more efficient in air
conditioner is. The EER is
figured by dividing the
number of BTU’s required
for cooling purposes by the
number of watts needed to
produce it. An EER of 7.0 is
the minimum acceptable for
air conditioning in Texas, but
an EER between 8.0 and 10.0
would be much better.
fire stations? Is trash removal
frequent? Is the water supply
adequate throughout the
year? What about service on
the public sewers or private
septic systems?
The buyer will be affected
by the neighborhood’s zon-
ing. so should ask: Are there
buffer zones between resi-
dential. commercial and
industrial zones? How close
are factories, airports, high-
ways. railroads, chemical
plants, and sewage treatment
plants? Do any unusual deed
restrictions limit use or
future expansion of the
property?
A Realtor who is familiar
with the neighborhood can
answer factual questions
such as: What are the state
and local taxes? Is there an
active community association
for the neighborhood?
The homebuyer will want
to find out for himself about
the neighborhood’s appear-
ance. Are homes improved or
neglected? Is there landscap-
ing? What activity goes on at
night or early in the
morning?
"The homebuying public
should consider all of these
points. Realtors work hard at
helping homebuyers remem-
ber these points, but all of
the aspects are easy to
forget. So. we as Realtors
depend on questions from the
prospective homeowners."
-Mrs. Sonnenberg concluded.
water heater is also impor-
tant. These appliances
should be in an area that is
not intended to be cooled,
with venting their heat and
humidity directly outside an
added help. That area can
be heated in the winter. Their
thrown off heat and humidity
are assets for most Texas
homes in the winter.
There are other ways to
make a new home as energy
efficient as possible, initially,
outdoor living areas like
decks and patios cost less
than enclosed living areas
and cost nothing to heat or
cool. Zoning, the heating or
cooling of only parts of a
house, gives flexibility with
money and energy savings.
Window air conditioners are
an old reliable way of zoning.
“Energy conscious de-
signers, architects and build-
ers can all assist buyers in
optimizing their unique
situations," Mrs. Sonnen-
berg stated. "Climatic condi-
tions. utility rate structures
and construction approaches
make buyers’ situations vary
widely from place to place
across the State of Texas.
Improved energy efficiency
may add slightly to a home’s
initial cost, but the repeated
energy savings and the
potential resale value in-
crease are well worth the
added investment."
open? Streets are a matter to
consider in this way: Are they
wide, well-lighted and in
good shape? Are there
sidewalks? What about the
drainage system?
If the new homeowner has
youngsters, these are some
of the questions to ask: Is
there a park nearby? What
about swimming pools,
tennis courts, churches or
synagogues. public library
and/or a college?
Public safety and services
are points to be considered.
How far are the police and
The Texas Panhandle Builders Association 1980
Home Showcase has a special attraction for Hereford
residents. Bob Fenley and Bobby Sumrow have set
aside a section of their booth Just for their Hereford
friends.
) You’re Invited to come by our booth and get
acquainted.
m "Let us build a home for you."
AwiLL CARRY 2ND LIEN - With sizeable down payment
F 3 bedroom with 1 700 plus sq. ft. Large living area & N
> Kitchen, fireplace. Big lot. Let us show you how this P
' 4can be paid for in 15 years. High 30’s No. 5077
I Licensed Agent in 1977, Mary is
& a recent associate here, has attend-
| ed Amarillo College real estate
■ courses.
There are no clear cut
choice in selecting air cooling
and heating equipment.
Either the heat pump or the
gas/electric system may be
the best buy depending on
several factors.
These factors in choosing
equipment include the rela-
tive cost of natural gas and
electricity in specific areas,
the prevailing weather condi-
tions and the individual
requirements of different
houses. Considering the total
year-round costs will help in
sifting through so many
variables.
Besides heating and air
conditioning, water heating
and lights are the other big
energy users in Texas homes.
Water heating accounts for
approximately 17 percent of
the total annual energy bill in
a home. The water heater
needs to be efficient with hot
water pipes wrapped in
insulation.
Proper location of the
water heater helps energy
efficiency. The heater should
be placed in relation to
bathroom and kitchen faucets
so that plumbing length can
be minimized. Greater length
of hot water plumbing costs
more initially and wastes
more water and energy
through the years.
Location of the heat-
producing washer, dryer and
sides of a house makes it
easier and less expensive to
cool in the summer. Trees
and vines that shade in the
summer and lose their leaves
for the winter are the best.
They keep the sun out in the
summer and let it in during
the winter when the heat is
needed.
Windows need to be
carefully planned as they can
allow as much as 15 times
more heat to escape than a
well-insulated wall does. If
the house is air conditioned,
having fewer windows cut
down on utility bills.
Texas homes are best with
mostly southern windows and
few or none on the east and
west sides. Double-pane
glass costs almost twice that
of an ordinary window, but
pays for itself in decreased
utility bills.
Utility bills can also be
reduced with more efficient
lighting. A 25-watt flurescent
bulb gives off as much light
but uses one fourth of the
energy that a 100-watt
incandescent bulb does.
Fluorescent bulbs are now
available in color tones that
are comparable to incande-
scent lighting.
Energy efficiency savings
can all be lost if a home has a
fireplace without a tight-
fitting. high quality damper.
Poor-fitting dampers can
waste more heat than a wide
open window. Unless the
damper is securely closed
when the fireplace is not in
use. air that has been heated
or cooled will be drawn up
the chimney continuously.
Builders can install equip-
ment options that can turn a
fireplace into an energy
asset.
Insulation provides a
barrier that blocks the
natural flow of heat from •
areas of higher temperature
to areas of lower tempera-
ture. Insulation’s effective-
ness depends on its resistan-
ce to heat flow, its R-value.
rather than just on its
thickness. The larger the
R-value. the more resistance
to heat flow and the better
the insulation.
The Hertford Brand*Sunday, April 13, 1 980-Page 3C
Standard Things in Energy-Efficient Homes
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Hereford. Has an established FHA loan with 9.5% A
interest. Make an appointment today, we think this 4
one will sell quick.
COLLEGE STATION -
' Helping grown children live
their own lives — or helping
parents let them - takes
"WORK." says Dorthy
Taylor, a family life educa-
tion specialist.
If successful, the effort can
result in the most satisfying
period of adult life for all
concerned. she says.
Miss Taylor is with the
Texas Agricultural Extension
Service. The Texas A&M
University System.
"After parents have spent
twenty-odd years caring for a
child, they usually want to
• maintain close contact.
"The problem of helping
. grown children establish
> independence while enjoying
< the fellowship of their
’ parents is not always easy for
either generation." Miss
Taylor admits.
There are major factors to
consider, she says.
There is still a loose-knit
: helping network between
parents and grown children.
Financial help by parents
is far more common than
advice, and this is a reverse
since grandad’s time.
In understanding the
child’s treatment of his
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Sims, Paul. The Hereford Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 202, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 13, 1980, newspaper, April 13, 1980; Hereford, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1422139/m1/33/?q=1966+yearbook+north+texas+state+university: accessed July 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Deaf Smith County Library.