From our September 7, 2000, edition.

Campaign sign thieves will be prosecuted 

By Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

An official with the Donley County Sheriff’s Department says whoever is messing with campaign signs will be prosecuted if they are caught.

Chief Deputy Butch Blackburn said Monday that anyone who steals any candidate’s sign will face theft charges.

Candidate for sheriff William Holden reportedly has had more than 30 campaign signs stolen from his yard and from the yards of his supporters.

Blackburn, who is also a candidate for sheriff and has had two signs tampered with, said he personally wants to see the mischief ended.

“I want them to stop,” he said. “It may have seemed fun to kids, but the fun is over.”