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SWEEPSTAKES AWARD--John Quebe, President of the Floyd County Livestock Association, presented Tasha Powell with the 2003 Floyd County Stock Show Sweepstakes Award. Quebe (left) is shown holding the traveling trophy which contains the names of the winners since 1970. Powell (right) is holding the plaque which she can keep. The award also includes a $500 scholarship. All graduating seniors who participate in the stock show are eligible to apply for the award. A group of out-of-town judges review the applications. Judging is based on school records, leadership, and community service. Tasha Powell is the daughter of Dale and D'Lee Powell, of Lockney. She is a senior at Lockney High School and a member of the Lockney 4-H Club.
Lockney Resident Making Request to Open "8-Liner" By Judy Macha Lockney City Council heard a request by Saul Rodriguez at its January 16 meeting, for issuance of a license according to City ordinance #277 (Pool Hall, Billiard Parlor, Game Room). His intention is to open an "8-Liner" Game Room in the Old Blue Quilt Box building, owned by Red Archer. Mr. Rodriguez laid out his plan to the council as follows: 1. Only adults 21 years of age or older could play. Customers play the machines with money. 2. A "Win" would result in the machine producing a ticket for the customer. 3. The customer would turn in his winning ticket(s) to the owner/operator of the game room, and receive gift certificate(s) from the various local merchants. (These would be purchased by Rodriguez from the merchants with the proceeds of the machines.) 4. There would be no cash winnings paid to the customer. Mr. Rodriguez said, "The business would be a taxed entity, benefiting the city. It would offer entertainment benefiting the citizens. The local merchants would benefit from the sale of their gift certificates. Also, the game room would make a monthly donation of $100.00 to the Lockney Youth Center and to the Lockney Volunteer Fire Department." Lockney city attorney Paul Lyle questioned the legality of such a game room in light of the State law regulating gambling, and section 9(E) of city ordinance #277. Even though there would be no cash winnings, Lyle's concern was with the fact there would still be remuneration in the form of the gift certificates. He stated the Texas gaming law is still undergoing clarification and change, and Mr. Rodriguez could find himself in violation of the law at some future date, if not now. Mr. Lyle recommended to Rodriguez that he write down his plan and submit it to District Attorney Becky McPherson for scrutiny. That withstanding, he said the council could give an application for license to Mr. Rodriguez, should they choose to do so, and go ahead with the background check mandated with such applications. Mr. Rodriguez indicated he would be willing to proceed with the application process, given the understanding he could be closed down at a future date should he become in violation of State law. (State law supersedes local city ordinance.) Mayor Stapp said he would check with Plainview in the meantime to see how they handled this type of game room. Rodriguez was given an application to complete and turn in. However, the council took no further action at this time. His request will be added to the agenda of the next meeting pending further investigation. Members of the Lockney Library Association, Neta Marble and Peggy Roberts came before the council requesting a wheelchair accessible ramp be built close to the Lockney Library entrance. Discussion ensued regarding regulations on how steep a ramp was permitted to be. The curbing is double high to the south of the Library, and could pose a problem. The water drains to the south down main street in front of the library, and that would have to be taken into consideration before undertaking the ramp project. Ron Hall, city employee, volunteered to research the measurement requirements and the drainage in question, and to report back to the council at their next meeting. The council agreed to put the request on the agenda for the next meeting, at which time they would have more data before them from which to base a decision on. The city is taking aggressive action on property ordinance violations. Good progress has been made, according to Ron Hall toward cleaning up Lockney. Ron reported, "We have five properties scheduled to be demolished and cleaned off at this time." Also, there have been several citizens take advantage of the dump truck service the city now offers for cleaning up their properties. Any Lockney citizen may acquire this service with a minimum fee of $20.00 plus $25.00 per ton of trash hauled off. Police Chief Jerry Edwards gave a report comparing a few 2001 to 2002 statistics. 200l there were 17 motor vehicle accidents, 2002 - 26; 2001 there were 209 criminal offenses reported, 2002 - 152; 2001 there were 57 incidents reported, 2002 - 77; 2001 there were 102 adults arrested, 2002 - 90; 2001 there were 26 juveniles detained, 2002 - 23. The chief credited the Lockney Youth Center in part for the decreases, "There are definitely fewer kids on the streets." Michelle Araujo told the council the commissioners court had okayed the placement of a concrete slab for use by Weights and Measures, out at the old fair grounds, and this could possibly become a source of revenue for the city as it is within city limits. Cities in the state of Texas are required to file an Emergency Management Plan with the State in order to be eligible for State funds should a major disaster strike. Rodney Hunt, E.M.P. coordinator for Lockney has been working several months to develop the city's plan. He gave an overview of it to the council by way of a progress report. Hunt assured council members the city is even now covered in the event of an emergency as he has filed a pre-plan report with the proper state authorities. Once completed, Rodney will present the plan to Preston Belt, county E.M.P. coordinator, who will in turn present it to the State. Bumper Milo Crop Brings 9 Million in Revenue to County By Darwin Robinson The 2002 milo crop in Floyd County provided 9 million dollars in revenue to Floyd County, according to County Extension Agent J. D. Ragland. "Floyd County producers planted 66,373 acres in milo in 2002 to replace the hailed out cotton back in May and June. "In comparison, there were only 33,016 acres of milo planted in the county in 2001, with a revenue of $2,291,000. 40,000 acres of milo planted each year is our average," said Ragland. "The milo yield was up in 2002 with an average of 3,200 pounds per acre at an average price of $4.40 per hundred weight. "In 2001 the average yield was 2000 pounds per acre at an average price of $3.48 per hundred weight," concluded Ragland. According to the local elevator managers, this was the biggest milo crop since 1992. Manager Herman Graham of the Muncy Elevator, and speaking for the Sandhill Elevator, said, "The dryland milo did not make this past year for lack of rain, but the irrigated was fair to good. "It wasn't that the milo was so much better, but there was so much more of it. This was the largest milo harvest since 1992," said Graham. Barwise Elevator Manager D.L. Miller said, "We had good yields on the irrigated milo, but the expenses were more. This was the best milo harvest in several years. Manager Ronnie Aston of Attebury Grain, Inc. of Lockney said, "This past year's milo harvest was above normal. The dryland lacked rain, but the irrigated did real well." Manager Kendis Julian of Producers Coop in Floydada said, "Our milo crop was close to normal this past year. Those crops north of the Matador Highway toward Cedar Hill was the best and the most. "There was very little milo harvested south of the Matador Highway toward the Lakeview community," Julian concluded. TEARING DOWN THE OLD DYSON'S BOOT SHOP--City Crews were tearing out the old Dyson's Boot Shop on the west side of the square in downtown Floydada last Thursday. According to City Hall, the old building was causing water damage to the surrounding stores.
Obituaries ARTITIA MCADA Funeral services for Artitia McAda, 94, of Lockney were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at the First United Methodist Church in Lockney. Reverend Neely Landrum officiated. Burial was held in the Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney. Mrs. McAda died Saturday, January 18, 2003 at the Lockney Rehab and Care Center. She was born on July 14, 1908 in Johnston County, Oklahoma to the late Alfred Adkins Gordon and Susan Artitia Ballew Gordon. She married G.A. McAda on September 18, 1927 in South Plains. He preceded her in death on August 17, 1988. She moved to Lockney from Sterley 50 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lockney. She was also preceded in death by one son, Gordon Derrell McAda on May 24, 1967; four brothers and seven sisters. Survivors include one daughter, Glynnis Kim McAda Hernandez; one sister, Leota Foster of Lockney; one granddaughter, Melody Hernandez and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church, 102 W. Poplar, Lockney, Texas 79241. PAULINE PIERCE Funeral services for Pauline Pierce, 88, of Idalou were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2003 at the First United Methodist Church in Idalou. Reverend James Willborn officiated. Burial was held in the Floyd County Memorial Park under the direction of White Funeral Home of Idalou. Mrs. Pierce died Thursday, January 16, 2003 in Lubbock. She was born on April 16, 1914 in Howard County, Texas to the late Charley Clark and Ida Bell Wilson Clark. She moved to Idalou from Floydada in 1990. She married Earl Jefferson Pierce. He preceded her in death in 1971. She was a homemaker and a community volunteer. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Pierce of Clovis, New Mexico and Randy Pierce of Idalou; a daughter, Donna Smith of Idalou; a brother, Jack Clark of California; two sisters, Thelma Penner of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico and Helen Sires of Midland; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Idalou Civic and Culture Center, c/o Charline Brasher, 1005 Mimosa, Idalou, Texas 79329 or Idalou United Methodist Church, 518 S. Chestnut, Idalou, Texas 79329. CLIFFORD J. TINSLEY Funeral services for Clifford "Cliff" J. Tinsley, 73, of Floydada were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2003 at First Baptist Church in Floydada. Reverend Darwin Robinson officated. Burial was held in the Floyd County Memorial Park under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Mr. Tinsley died Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at his residence. He was born on November 3, 1929 in Mangum, Oklahoma to the late J.C. Tinsley and Martha Eliza Fine Tinsley. He married Doris Herron on December 24, 1947 in Quanah. He was a retired long haul truck driver. He moved to Floydada in 1972 from Lubbock and was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Floydada. Survivors include his wife, Doris Tinsley of Floydada; two sons, Eddie of Lubbock and Bobby of Joshua; two daughters, Janet Gentry of Lubbock, Diana Martin of Granbury and Don Tinsley of Clovis, New Mexico; one sister, Margaret Wilhite of Muleshoe; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. JUAN G. TREVINO Funeral services for Juan G. Trevino, 85, of Dimmitt were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Juan Carlos Barregan, pastor, officiated. Burial was held in the Castro Memorial Gardens in Dimmitt under the direction of Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home of Dimmitt. Mr. Trevino died January 19, 2003 at his residence. He was born on August 2, 1917 in Palo Blanco Tampico, Mexico. He married Martha Trevino in San Benito in 1936. She preceded him in death in 1998. He moved to Dimmitt in 1982. He was a farmer and a Catholic. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Begrado Corizon. Survivors include five sons, Jorge Zuniga of San Diego, California, Eutimio Trevino of McAllen, Rolando Trevino of Floydada, Alfredo Trevino of Dimmitt and Mike Trevino of El Paso; three daughters, Juanita Hernandez of Odessa, Josefa Guana of Shallowater, Maria Carrasco of Hart; a sister, Eulelia Cavazos of San Benito; 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
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