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First bale of cotton ginned last weekend
THE FIRST BALE OF COTTON ginned in Floyd County was grown by John G. Belt and ginned at D&J Gin in Lockney. Lockney Chamber of Commerce President Kay Martin is shown presenting a $100 check to Belt. Also pictured are (l-r) Gerry Burson of Wilbur-Ellis, Lesca Durham of D&J, David Foster of D&J, and Bill Orman of Hale County Compress, Plainview and Lockney. Staff Photo
By Judy Macha
The first bale of cotton in Floyd County was ginned 5:50 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 at D&J Cotton Gin in Lockney. The bale weighed 531 pounds. It was also the first bale ginned in the entire area north of Lubbock. According to David Foster, this is the second time D&J Gin has ginned the first bale north of Lubbock.
The cotton, grown from Fiber Max 958 BGRR seed, was raised by John G. Belt on the Gene Belt homeplace, which is a dryland farm. The Wilbur-Ellis Company of Lockney applied Finish at the rate of 3 pints per acre as defoliant.
Belt requested the price of the first bale be donated to Texas Boys Ranch. This bale was sold to ECOM for $1.00 per pound. The price for the second bale, which weighed 505 pounds, is to be donated to Cal Farley Boys Ranch. This bale was sold to Gary Chesnutt Cotton Company for $1.00 per pound.
The price of the third bale, which weighed 497 pounds, is to be donated to Red Cross for the Hurricane Ike Emergency Fund. This bale was sold to Allenberg Cotton Company, part of the Louis Dreyfus Group for $1.00 per pound. The bales will be housed at Hale County Compress.
D & J Gin donated the cost of ginning and Wilbur-Ellis donated the cost of defoliating, thus adding to the amount of the contributions.
This year made the ninth time D & J Gin ginned the first bale in Floyd County out of the last 25 years.
1984 - 2008 Date, Farmer, Gin 10-11-1984 John G. Belt D&J 1985 Babe Jones Floydada Co-op 10-04-1986 Drew Lloyd Floydada Co-op 10-02-1987 Joe Hinkle Floydada Co-op 10-02-1988 G.W. Smith Hendricks Barwise 10-02-1989 Keith Thomas Floydada Co-op 09-19-1990 Don Sutterfield Sterley 1991 Shamon Shurbet Floydada Co-op 10-08-1992 John G. Belt D&J 09-15-1993 DFS Farms Floydada Co-op 09-12-1994 John G. Belt D&J 1995 Aaron Wilson D&J 10-02-1996 Bobby McCormick D&J 10-02-1997 Randy Bertrand Floydada Co-op 09-04-1998 Melvin Bradley D&J 09-22-1999 Aaron Wilson D&J 09-07-2000 Covington Part. Darty 09-11-2001 Marble Bros. Marble Bros. 09-09-2002 Jeffrey Sutterfield Lockney Co-op 09-30-2003 Steve McPherson D&J 09-20-2004 Rick Reddy McCoy 09-22-2005 Jerry Davis McCoy 09-20-2006 Steve Pierce McCoy 09-28-2007 Gene Reed McCoy 09-27-2008 John G. Belt D&J
Gearing up for Punkin Day
By Sara Sisemore, Managing Editor
The Floyd County Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting "Punkin Day." The event this year will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, on Floydada's courthouse square. There will be many booths and events in which to participate.
The Chamber is offering free entry into a number of different games: • 10:30 a.m. - Pumpkin seed spitting contest • 11 a.m. - Pumpkin decorating contest • 1 p.m. - Pumpkin bowling contest • 2 p.m. - Pumpkin toss • 3 p.m. - Wheel barrow race • 4 p.m. - Pumpkin rolling • 5 p.m. - Pumpkin pie eating contest • 5:30 p.m. - Ghost obstacle race
Other events to be participated in for free are "guess how many punkin seeds are in a jar" with a prize of $20 and "candy in pinata" with the chance to win a pinata.
Those wishing to participate in the home decorating contest and the business decorating contest must enter by Oct. 7. Entry cost for each is $100.
Coloring sheets may be picked up at the Chamber office for those wishing to participate in the coloring contest. Anyone of elementary school age, day care age, or the general public may participate.
For those wonderful bakers out there, there will be a pumkin pie bake off. The deadline to enter is Oct. 7. First place winner will receive $20, second place will win $15 and third place will receive $10.
There will also be a 5k run the morning of the 11th. The entry fee is $15 and the event starts at 8 a.m. For those who would like to participate in this year's Fun Run/Walk, the entry fee is $5 (without a shirt) or $10 (with a shirt). The Fun Run will begin at 9:15 a.m.
Another enjoyable event to be offered is Cow Pattie Bingo. Each ticket will cost $5, with first, second and third place winnings of $500, $300 and $200, respectively.
If you care to guess the weight of the trailer with pumkins donated by Heptad Vegetables, it's free entry. Results will be announced at 3 p.m. with first, second and third place winners receiving $100, $50 and $25.
The deadline to enter the Punkin King and Queen contest is Friday, Oct. 3. The Chamber asks for you to turn in your money no later than Oct. 9.
Closing the daily festivities will be a street dance on California street in front of the courthouse pavilion from 8-11 p.m. to the live sound of "Canyon Rain."
By Sara Sisemore, Managing Editor
Some problems are resolved overnight. Other problems seem to never be resolved. The November 2006 election of Precinct 4's county commissioner is still searching for resolution.
After the initial election results placed then incumbent Commissioner Jon Jones reelected 273 votes to challenger Amado Morales' 270, Morales called for a recount. The recount changed the election results to 275 votes for Jones and 271 for Morales, still giving Jones the commissioner's seat.
In December 2006, Morales filed his petition to contest the election results. This petition and Jones' responding petition landed the two in a lengthy court battle.
The law states a district judge - in this case District Judge Bill Smith - cannot preside over contested elections within his own district. Thus, Amarillo's Judge Bryan Poff, Jr. (retired) has presided over the case from the beginning.
Almost 22 months after the election in question, Judge Poff gave his ruling from the bench during the Sept. 18 hearing. According to the "Final Judgment" document, Judge Poff dismissed Jones' motion to dismiss and ordered the Nov. 6, 2006, election with a final count of 276 votes for Morales and 275 votes for Jones.
An appeal by Jones was received and filed by Jones on Sept. 24, 2008, by the Seventh Courth of Appeals. This appeal will be sent before the Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillo, to be determined before Chief Justice Brian Quinn, and justices James T. Campbell, Mackey K. Hancock and Patrick A. Pirtle.
Along with the appeal, a "Finding of Fact and Conclusions of Law" was also filed by Jones. This document requires Poff to provide the appeals court his explanation and interpretation of the law and how he reached his judgment.
According to Floyd County District Clerk Patty Davenport, once all the paperwork has been received by the appeals court, "the process will be expedited because it is an election contest."
Jones will remain commissioner for Precinct #4 until the appeal has been decided. According to Davenport, this is in accordance with Texas election code laws which say the "perfecting of an appeal in an election contest suspends the execution of the district court's judgment pending the disposition of the appeal" (Chapter 232, §232.016).
According to Davenport, the 7th District Court of Appeals will be reviewing the five mail-in ballots and the signatures in question.
By Jeff Blackmon, Associate Publisher
Are you registered and ready to mark a ballot?
If not, only two days are left for Floyd County voters to register for the November election. Today (Thursday) and Monday are the final days to register since Monday, Oct. 6 ends voter registration in Floyd County and across the state of Texas.
The Floyd County Courthouse is closed on Friday, Oct. 3.
In Floyd County, three races are contested.
Delia Suarez (Democrat-incumbent) squares off against Republican challenger Lori Morales.
Commissioner for Precinct 1 will be decided between Cecil Jackson (Democrat) and Mike Anderson (Republican).
Commissioner for Precinct 3 will be decided between incumbent Bill Quattlebaum (Republican) and Nathan Johnson (Democrat).
Running unopposed are 110th Judicial District Attorney Becky Bybee McPherson (Democrat), Floyd County Attorney Lex Harrington (Republican) and Floyd County Sheriff Paul Raissez (Republican).
This election will also feature voting for President/ Vice President. Here is a list of other elections that will be on the Floyd County ballot.
President/ Vice President: John McCain/ Sarah Palin (R) Barack Obama/ Joe Biden (D) Bob Barr/ Wayne A. Root (L)
U.S. Senator: John Cornyn (R) Rick Noriega (D) Yvonne Adams Schick (L)
U.S. Representative District 19 Randy Neugebauer (R) Dwight Fullingim (D) Richard "Chip" Peterson
State Senator Robert Duncan (R) MJ Smith (L)
State Representative Joe Heflin (D) Isaac M. Castro (R)
Early voting begins in Floyd County on Monday, Oct. 20 and ends Friday, Oct. 31.
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE FLOYD COUNTY 4-H FAMILY AUCTION set for Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Floyd County Friends Unity Center. A free meal for the public will be served at 5:15 and a live auction, silent auction and raffle will follow. Those collecting items for the auction included (l-r): Selena Espinoza, Tristan Schlueter, Chairman Marty Lucke, Tucker Schlueter and Valerie Espinoza. Staff Photo
Punkin Day Saturday, Oct. 11 Events held on Floyd County Courthouse Square ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
JOSEPHINE DAVIS
Josephine Davis died Friday, September 26, 2008 at her residence at Harrington Assisted Living in Amarillo.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church Chapel in Floydada. Rev. Les Hall officiated. Burial followed at the Floyd County Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Moore - Rose Funeral Home of Floydada.
Josephine was born in Forestburg, Montague County, Texas, June 9, 1916 to Lizzie and J.F. Wylie. She was married 58 years to William Lawrence Davis. She lived most of her life in Floydada until moving to Amarillo in 2000. Jo was a homemaker, Eastern Star 50 year lifelong member and a member of First United Methodist Church of Floydada. She had a passion for traveling with Lawrence, and they visited all 50 states except Florida
Preceded in death by husband Lawrence, son, Norman Davis and his wife, Betty, 4 sisters and 3 brothers.
Survivors include one daughter, Lana Dempsey and husband, Bob of Amarillo; granddaughters Shayla Ally and husband, Eric of Frisco, Eden Gunzinger and husband, Kurt of Amarillo, and Lindsey Wing and husband, Brandon of Humble; grandson Tony Davis and wife, Christina of Lubbock; seven great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to staff at Harrington for the past nine months, Dr. Larry Griffith and special cousins, Henry and Betty Davis of Amarillo.
A memorial in her honor will be placed in the Park Place Towers Retirement Center.
RONALD GLEN TYLER Ronald Glen Tyler, 58, of Amarillo (formerly of Floydada), died Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
Memorial services were held Sunday, September 28, 2008 at Soncy Beach at Hester and Cliffside roads in Amarillo.
Arrangements were under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors in Amarillo.
Mr. Tyler was born on August 23, 1950 in Floydada to A. G. and Willadean Tyler. He worked in sales at Cumulus Broadcasting.
Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Gill of Amarillo; two grandsons; an aunt, Cecelia Jones of Bangs; grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Rogers of Floydada and the late Reverend and Mrs. Tyler and several cousins.
SAM WHITE
Sam White,42, of Tulia passed away on September 29, 2008 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Tulia with Rev. James Hassell officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.
Sam was born on March 3, 1966 in Plainview to George and LaCrecia White. He grew up in Petersburg and graduated from Petersburg High School in 1984. He then attended Western Texas in Snyder. He farmed for several years in the Petersburg area. He married Pam Gregory on January 3, 1987 in Petersburg. They moved to Cotton Center in 1989 before moving to Tulia in 1993.
He worked for Wrangler Feed Yard, B & R Thriftway, and then at the Prison for 3 years. He went through the Police Academy at Amarillo College. He served as a reserve police officer in Tulia before being hired full-time. He was a member of the First Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, attended the Adult 5 Sunday school class, and he was a member of the Tulia Booster Club.
Survivors include his wife Pam White of Tulia; a daughter, Sarah White of Tulia; two sons, Malcolm White and Hayden White of Tulia; one brother, Tom White of Plainview; a sister, Marcha Korene White of Lubbock; his mother and step-father, LaCrecia and Glenn Schumacher; grandmother, Bertha Denis of Tomball; three nieces and one nephew.
A visitation was held on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kornerstone Funeral Directors. Condolences may be sent to: www.kornerstonefunerals.com
Short and Sweet | by Sara Sisemore ...and to the point.
Eat This! | by Ryan Mills
The Paperboy | by Christopher Blackburn
Christopher Blackburn is the President of Blackburn Media Group, owner of this publication. Feel free to comment on this column at http://thenewbastion.blogspot.com/.
Scribbling Scribe | by Jeff Blackmon
Classifieds
BUILDING FOR RENT-- 608 E. Houston. 60' x 30'. Small office space. Electric overhead door. Call 806-495-3805.
BABYSITTING in my home in Lockney. Call 652-2475.
FOR SALE--14 ft. WW stock trailer. Full top, clean. Call 983-2343.
FOR ALL YOUR CRP shredding needs, call 983-1456 (cell) or 983-5626 (shop). Both flail and rotary type shredding available.
GARAGE SALE
819 W. KENTUCKY--Garage sale, Friday, Noon - 5:00 and Saturday, 8:00 - Noon.
802 CEDAR--Garage sale Saturday, October 4th, 9:00 am - ??. Household items, clothes.
910 W. JACKSON--Garage sale Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - Noon.
GARAGE SALE--Saturday, 8-2; Professional Women's clothes, tons of kid's clothes, shoes, computer, household items, luggage. 5 miles south on 1958. Kelly McCormick.
3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE--1207 S. Third Street. Saturday, October 4th - 8:00 - 12:00. Lots of clothing and toys, some even new and much more.
803 W. MARIVENA--Yard sale 8:00 til ??. Saturday, October 4th. Everything cheap, clothes, furniture, miscellaneous.
3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE/MOVING SALE--Saturday, October 4th - 8:00 a.m. - ??. 112 N.W. 2nd, Lockney. Couch, 2 full size beds, 1 waterbed with storage, entertainment centers, bed linens, household decor items.
SECURITY CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS: Community Education Centers (CEC), a leading provider in the field of residential and outpatient community corrections programs across the US, is seeking Correctional Officers for the Dickens County Correctional Center. As a Correctional Officer, you will maintain the custody, care and control of inmates. Requires a HS diploma/GED and valid Texas driver's license. Must be able to pass background check and drug screening. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are interested in joing our team, please apply in person at Dickens County Correctional Center, 2637 FM 261, Spur, Texas or call 806-271-3421, ext 13. For more information and to apply on-line, please visit us at www.cecintl.com. EOE.
Floydada
FOR SALE BY OWNER--4 bedroom, 3 bath, large living and sunroom. 3 car garage. 1 year old roof. Call 790-8682 or 787-8338.
FOR SALE BY OWNER--1218 S. Ralls Highway. 1200 sq. feet, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage, carport. New carpet, new heating/cooling unit. Large backyard. Call 983-3620 or 983-6111.
HOME FOR SALE--3 bedroom, 2 bath, large utility, lots of storage. Large corner lot. Near high school. Call 806-983-2040.
FOR SALE--224 W. Marivena, Floydada. 3/2, nice home, large yard, near school. Financing available. Call Milton at 790-0827 or Shawna at 781-9025.
FOR SALE-- 121 N. 1st, Floydada. 2/1/1, corner lot, large yard, near school, very cute home. Financing available. Call Milton at 790-0827 or Shawna at 781-9025.
WE BUY HOUSES FOR CASH. Quick close. Call Milton, 790-0827 or Shawna, 781-9025.
* 819 MISSOURI- 3/2, super nice. $ 6100 closing cost paid. $ 86,000. * 417 SW 3RD - 3/1, cellar, clean. $57,000. KIM STREET, STREET REAL ESTATE, 806-292-9944.
WE BUY HOUSES for cash. Quick close. Call Chad 806-773-6044.
HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER--At around 1300 sq. feet. 411 S.W. 1st Street in Lockney, Texas. Asking $55,000. Call Rob at 806-292-2468.
OWNER FINANCE--1906 W. 1st Street, Petersburg. Low down payment. Easy terms. Call Chad, 806-773-6044.
LAND FOR SALE--293 acres dryland, NW of Lockney. Call Mitchell Real Estate, 806-774-7217 or 806-652-3613.
NEIGHBOR SQUEALED like a little pig. If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch. -The Pig Lady
PIZZA AND WING franchise available. Dine-in and/or delivery. Call 800-310-8848.
PLAINS BELL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - 206 W. California, Floydada. Remember us for all your personal financial needs - CD's, loans, checking and savings accounts. Call Laura at 983-3922. www.plainsbellfcu.org
BORDER COLLIE PUPS for sale. Poco Bueno Stock Dogs. Call Tim at 983-3322 or email: trixy@ pocosd.com or tim@pocosd.com
ALPHATEX KENNEL, AIKEN, TEXAS offers superior quality AKC Registered, DNA Certified Collies, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds. Puppies and stud service available. www.alphatexkennels.com
E & J LAWN SERVICE--Call Ernie Torrez, 806-983-6088 or 806-685-4539.
COVINGTON CONSTRUCTION-- Home repairs and remodels. Contact Monte Covington, 548-3357.
CEMENT WORK--Need a new driveway, sidewalk, patio or flower bed curb? Call Gary Bennett at 983-5120 (home) or 778-8549 (cell).
LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING - Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
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