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Floyd County Has Record Cotton Production By Darwin Robinson The 2004 cotton harvest and ginning process finally ended on April 7, 2005. The total bale count of 262,621 cotton bales ginned in the county has set a record, according to all the county gin managers comments. Economist Dr. Carl Anderson, of Texas Cooperative Extension at College Station, told the cotton producers who attended the 2005 Caprock Cotton Conference in January, "The 2004 South Plains cotton harvest will be the biggest since 1949." In 1949, the region harvested 7.5 million bales of cotton on twice the number of acres, while 2004 total South Plains cotton harvest will be about 5.5 million bales on half the number of acres planted in 1949, according to Anderson. News Channel 11, KCBD, of Lubbock, reported on their web page, dated March 7, 2005, "Despite the rainy harvest season, cotton is being ginned on the South Plains in record numbers. The Texas Agricultural Extension Co-op expects a record 4.6 million bales will be produced in the 41 counties that make up the High Plains." In Lubbock County alone, farmers produced 450,000 bales, which translates to $130.000 million dollars, according to KCBD's web page. Using that dollar figure, Floyd County's 262,621 bales should translate into over $75 million dollars for Floyd County. Floyd County Extension Agent J.D. Ragland said, "Floyd County producers planted around 170,000 acres of cotton this year." Using that number of cotton acres in Floyd County, the cotton harvest of both irrigation and dryland averaged around 1.5 bales per acre. Ragland continued, "Yield-wise this is the best cotton harvest I have ever seen in my life time. The quality of the cotton was excellent in the early part of the harvest. The quality was not so good after the rains and the moisture we received later. The average price this year per pound of cotton was about $.52 cents." The average yields per cotton acre, in both irrigated and dryland, ran around 750 pounds per acre, according to Ragland. "The irrigated averaged about 900 pounds per acre, while the dryland averaged about 400 pounds per acre." Most all the Floyd County gin managers told the Hesperian-Beacon that the 2004 cotton harvest was the best ever on record. Lockney Coop Gin was the last in Floyd County to finish ginning on April 7, 2005. Manager Heethe Burleson previously told the Hesperian-Beacon, "This harvest will be out best ever. Lockney Coop ginned a record 36,428 bales of Floyd County 2004 cotton, compared to 2,407 bales in 2003. Floydada Coop ginned a record 60,150 bales of Floyd County 2004 cotton, compared to 12,479 bales in 2003. D&J Gin ginned a record 44,280 bales of 2004 cotton, compared to 8,428 bales in 2003. Barwise ginned a record 32,232 bales in 2004, compared to 6,200 bales in 2003. Scott Gin of Floydada ginned a record 23,300 bales of 2004 cotton, compared to 1,337 bales in 2003. Stacie Woelfel of Scott Gin said, "This is the most we have ever ginned." Blanco Gin ginned 22,865 bales of cotton in 2004, compared to 5,000 bales in 2003. Blanco Gin manager Jody James said, "We ginned 24,000 bales in 1996, but this is still a good year." Darty Gin ginned a record 21,491 bales in 2004, compared to 4,597 bales ginned in 2003. Darty Gin manager Randy Pernell said, "This year is our best on record. 13,300 bales ginned was our previous best." Other gins reporting were McCoy Gin with
14,514 bales ginned in 2004, compared to 5,500 bales in
2003. Marble Gin reported 7,261 bales ginned in 2004,
compared to 1,158 bales in 2003.
Editor's Note: The only contested races in Floyd County for the May 7 election are in the LISD election. Incumbent John Quebe is being challenged by Dan Smith in an At-Large race, and incumbent Mike Ford is being challenged by Boyd Jackson in Precinct #5. All candidates were given the same questions to answer. There was no space limitation. Mike Ford chose not to answer the third question, and he did not wish to have a picture taken. Early voting will begin April 20, in person, in the Superintendent's office. Early voting ends May 3rd. MIKE FORD (No picture supplied) Family and Education: I graduated from Lockney High School in 1980 and married Rise in 1982. I have 2 daughters, Trinity, 17, a junior at Lockney High School, and Leah, 15, a freshman at Lockney High School. I have been farming north of Lockney for 20 years. Why Do I Want This Office: My grandfather, both of my parents, my wife and I as well as my children have attended Lockney Schools. I believe our community has made a long-term investment in our school district and would like to see it continue to represent us in a positive way. I am excited to see four people interested enough to serve as board members and would like to encourage all eligible voters to turn out and vote. Historically in a small election such as this, voter turn out can be very small and 1 or 2 votes can have a major impact. What Are Your Qualifications For The Job: I have served on the Floyd County Farm Bureau Board and various boards and committees at our church and I am currently serving on our school board. While on the School Board I have been involved in the hiring of our High School principal and our new superintendent. I believe this experience will be very helpful as we enter into this transition period with our new administration. Please turnout and vote for the candidate of your choice.
Family and Education: I have been married to my wife, Shanna, for 16 years. We have three children: Lezlie, 13, Quinn, 11, and JW, 8. I graduated from Lockney High School and attended Texas Tech and Wayland Baptist University. Why Do I Want This Office: Through involvement with my children's school and extra curricular activities I have come to know the children in our community. I feel led to try to guarantee that all of them are provided the best education possible. What Do You Want to "Do" or "Change" If You Are Elected: I would attempt to repair the division in our school system. Our small community can not afford to be divided when it is in competition with larger school districts for state funds, quality staff, improved test scores, and additional students. What Are Your Qualifications For This Job: I have served with leadership roles in my church, several community and county boards, a regional board, and a state wide committee. They all required diplomacy, reviews of financial information, and decision making skills. I have also recently completed a two year leadership development program provided by Texas Farm Bureau which educated me on everything from parliamentary procedure to media relations. It also put me in face to face contact with local, state, national, and international leaders providing me with an insight into their individual political responsibilities and the important issues of today.
Family and Education: I was born and raised in Lockney. I graduated from Lockney High School in 1969. I attended Texas Tech University for two years and North Texas State University for one year. I was co-owner of Sound Emporium, a retail audio store in Lubbock, for five years. I married my wife, Karen, in 1975. She is an Educational Diagnostician, working for Caprock Shared Services Arrangement. In 1980, I returned to the family farm. Karen and I have two children, Gretchen and Josh. Gretchen is a graduate of Texas Tech University, presently doing post-graduate work there. Josh is a senior at Eastern New Mexico University. Why Do You Want This Office: First and foremost, I have a great appreciation for the Lockney schools. They provided an excellent education for me and my children. Gretchen and Josh both received the quality of education which gave them the confidence, as well as the background, to succeed in higher education. As a member of the Board of Trustees, I want to ensure through policy, vision, and fiscal responsibility, that all students continue to have that same opportunity. I believe strongly in giving back to a community that has given so much to me. By committing my time and effort to Lockney ISD, I hope to continue the spirit, the pride and the academic excellence we now enjoy. What Do You Want To "Do" Or "Change" If You Are Elected: The Lockney ISD Administrators and faculty have done a great job in keeping current with ever-changing curriculum and technology. I would continue this effort by including a specialist in the field of curriculum. Coordination of curriculum, from elementary through high school, will help improve student performance in the classroom and on mandated state assessments. Technology is another field I would place my emphasis. Our students need to have access to the tools of technology in order to compete for jobs after graduation. Within the bounds of fiscal responsibilities, we need to provide these tools. The students of Lockney deserve the best we can afford. What Are Your Qualifications For This Job: I am currently enrolled in Leadership Lockney Class. I have learned that the best way to ensure a strong and vital community is to volunteer your time and effort. I have served on many boards in the county: Floyd County Farm Bureau-President, Floyd County Fair-President; Floyd County Livestock Association-President; Floyd County Friends-Director; Floyd County Appraisal Board-Member and Trinity Lutheran Church-Committee President. I have served on the Board of Trustees of Lockney ISD for seven years, currently as President. I have completed 43.25 hours of continuing education. Five hours of this training was done through the Board President's Academy. The role of trustee is one of continuing education--the more you learn, the more you need to learn.
Family and Education: I graduated from Lockney High School in 1972. After graduating from L.H.S., I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Economics from Texas Tech University in 1976 and returned home to become a fourth generation Floyd County farmer. I have been married to Reeda Cay (Lawson) for 28 years. We have two daughters, Tikka, of Dallas, and Michelle, of Lubbock. Our family are members of Main Street Church of Christ. My wife and I were both born, raised, and have spent our lives in Lockney. Why Do You Want This Office: In the times in which we live, our community's survival centers on our school system. The condition of the school directly influences our town. I believe we have an excellent school, and Lockney is a very progressive city, especially, for its size and present economy. My record shows my dedication to Lockney and my willingness to serve. I particularly look forward to working with the new administration, in not only maintaining an outstanding school system, but also in setting higher goals and striving to achieve them. What Do You Want to "Do" Or "Change" If You Are Elected: Academics is and must continue to be the highest priority. I am proud of our excellent Athletic program, and with numerous talented youth in Lockney I.S.D., I feel that equal emphasis should be placed on the Fine Arts and Music programs. Accountability should have special emphasis. It has been my experience that, with positions of responsibility, at all levels, comes an obligation of accountability. What Are Your Qualifications For This Job: My experience in many other areas of service will help me bring my best to this position. I served five years on the Lockney City Council. During that time, from 1986-1991, I was Mayor of the City of Lockney for two terms. From 1993 to 2002, I served three terms on the Lockney I.S.D. Board of Trustees, five of those years as Board Secretary. In 1985, I was State Chairman of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee of Texas Farm Bureau, and in 1987 I was named Outstanding Young Farmer of Texas. I have been president of Lockney Rotary Club, Floyd County Farm Bureau, Floyd County Central Appraisal District, and Lockney Cooperatives. Currently, I am Vice-President of Floyd County Farm Bureau and the Northern High Plains Boll Weevil Steering Committee. I also serve on the Executive Board of Directors for Plains Cotton Growers.
GALA WINNERS--(L-R) Jim Bob Martin, of Lockney, was presented with $1,000 in cash by Floyd County Friends President Martin Stoerner at the Gala celebration at the Unity Center in Muncy, April 19. Martin won the cash in the grand prize giveaway after being eliminated in a Bingo game. The $1,000 was donated by Ray Lee Equipment. Another big winner was Raymond Reeves, of South Plains (not in attendance), who won the 4 wheel ATV. Other winners were: Alan Monroe, of Plainview, $500; Brett Marble, of South Plains, $250; Nathan Johnson, of South Plains, $200; Darlene Lackey, of Floydada, $100; and Terry Jones, of Lockney, won a radio. Approximately 200 people attended the Gala fund raiser which netted approximately $18,000. "This was one of our better Gala's in terms of fund raisers," said Stoerner. Staff Photo
NICK LONG AND TIM ASSITER EMCEE GALA
WIND GAMES--Lockney youth decided to make the most out
of high winds last Wednesday, April 6, with their improvised
"Wind Sail". The teens held on to the tarp while sitting on
skateboards or an office chair on wheels and allowed the
wind to pull them across a Lockney Elementary parking lot.
The trail would end whenever the boys hit the fence or were
blown off the skateboards. The maximum sustained winds last
Tuesday, April 5, were 53 mph, and on Wednesday dropped to
51 mph. Winds continued through the week but calmed on
Saturday. Sunday, April 10 the winds picked up again to 40
mph and on Monday, April 11, the maximum wind was 43 mph.
The high winds have been drying out the moisture in the
ground. Rainfall recorded at the Mesonet Station in Floydada
showed a 2004 total rainfall of 27.07 inches. In 2005 the
station has recorded 4.81 inches. Shown here enjoying West
Texas cheap fun are: (l-r) Blaine Hall, Danny Cervantes,
Brandon Gilroy, and Rion Aufill. Staff Photo
RUBEN H. DELEON Funeral Mass for Ruben H. DeLeon, 62, of Floydada was celebrated Monday, April 11, 2005 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Floydada. Father Arsenio Redulla officiated. Burial was in Floydada Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Mr. DeLeon died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Mangold Memorial Hospital in Lockney. He was born December 14, 1942 in Mission, Texas to the late Concepion and Rita DeLeon. He was a lifelong resident of Floydada. He married Aurora Martinez on June 10, 1963 in Pharr. He was a self employed real estate agent until he retired in 1999. He enjoyed his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed playing music and was a member of the St. Mary Magdelan Catholic Church in Floydada. Survivors include his wife Aurora DeLeon of Floydada, one son, Ruben DeLeon, Jr. and wife Laura of Floydada; three daughters, Rosie and husband Henry Segura of Cotton Center, Mary and husband Larry Rena of Mission and Norma and husband Luis Saenz of Floydada; one brother, Juan DeLeon of Ralls; three sisters, Corina Cisneros of Ralls, Eva Samarripas of Lorenzo and Josephine Villareal of Mission; and fourteen grandchildren. ANNIE LAURA ELLISON Graveside services for Annie Laura Ellison, 91, of Aiken were held April 9, 2005 at the Lockney Cemetery. Edward Marks officiated. Burial was under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home. Mrs. Ellison died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the Community Care Center of Baylor County in Seymour. She was born September 11, 1913 in Pluto, Texas to James and Mary Annie Allen Bailey. She married Richard Lawrence Ellison, October 24, 1931 in Itasca. He died January 25, 1997. She and her husband moved to Aiken in 1947 from Harlingen. During their marriage, they farmed and owned a gas station. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Barbara Ellison of Lake Stamford; two grandchildren, Paula Blakerby and husband Erwin of Seymour and Craig Ellison and wife Julie of Lockney; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Bratcher of Maypearl; a sister-in-law, Pauline Bailey of Corpus Christi; several nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials to the Baylor County Library, 101 S. Washington, Seymour, Texas 76380 or the Lockney Cemetery Association, Box 708, Lockney, Texas 79241. ESTER FELAN Funeral services for Ester Felan, 74, of Lockney were held Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at the Templo Bethel Assembly of God Church in Lockney. Pastors Eliseo Ovalle and Domingo Luna officiated. Burial was in the Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney. Mrs. Felan died Saturday April 9, 2005 at Mangold Memorial Hospital in Lockney. She was born November 25, 1930 in Marlin. She married Tony Felan on September 30, 1944 in Marlin. They moved to Lockney from Marlin after they married. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2003. She was a housewife and a member of the Assembly of the Temple Bethel Assembly of God. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Abelino and Robert Felan; two granddaughters; and one grandson. Survivors include five daughters, Sara Luna of Muleshoe, Estella Castro, Olivia Torres, Gloria Fierros and Antonia Felan all of Lockney; two brothers, Jose Flores of Lubbock and Phillipe Flores of Denver, Colorado; three sisters, Maria Arrendondo of Lubbock, Jovita Garcia of Petersburg, Ester Flores of Lubbock; 39 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. MELVIN TERRELL Services for Melvin Terrell, 69, of Floydada were held Monday, April 11, 2005 at Bible Baptist Church in Floydada. Reverend Darwin Robinson officiated. Burial was in the Floydada Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Mr. Terrell died April 7, 2005 at Lubbock Heart Hospital. He was born September 21, 1935 in Haskell to the late R.L. and Elizabeth Terrell. A lifelong resident of Floydada, he married Helen Webb on December 23, 1956 in Floydada. He was the manager of Pizza Gold in Floydada until he retired in 2001. He enjoyed playing golf and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. With his outgoing personality, he never met a stranger and enjoyed being around people. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Floydada. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leroy Terrell; two sisters, Irabell Sanders and Dean Pursell; and two granddaughters. Survivors include his wife, Helen Terrell of Floydada; four sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Jennifer Terrell of Chatman, Kansas, David and Kim Terrell of Lamesa, Stacy and Renee Terrell of Corpus Christi and Benny Terrell of Carolina Beach, North Carolina; one daughter, Paula Terrell of Carolina Beach, North Carolina; one brother, John Terrell of Lubbock; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association, 4630 50th St., Lubbock, Texas 79414.
Dear Editor, I just want to personally commend Floydada on their Tennis Team. Not only are they outstanding athletes, they also exemplify great character. There has always been a rivalry between Floydada and Lockney for as long as I can remember. The extreme competitiveness will always be there between the two towns. As a parent I was really impressed with the way the Floydada kids handled themselves. A heart felt thanks to those who cheered my daughter on (even through she was from Lockney) I can honestly say the Floydada Tennis Team showed true sportsmanship. Kudos also to their coaches who are so generous to help, (you know like chasing balls during our last match.) Good luck you girls and guys at Regionals! -Melody
Wiley
Hello Folks, I am enclosing a check for renewing my subscription for another year. I sure do like the way you folks publish a newspaper. (I may be prejudiced - I have been reading the Hesperian about 70 years.) Thanks again and keep up the good work! Vic Green Dear Vic, Thank you so much. The Editor
By The Way | by Alice Gilroy
A View From The Lamplighter | by Ken Towery
Classifieds
FOR SALE--320 acres in McCoy Community. $700 per acre. Call 983-3643 or 983-7312.
FOR SALE--Alfalfa round bales. $35 each. Delivery available. Call 983-2724 or 292-3772.
BMR ROUND BALES of hay for sale. Call 983-3603 or 292-8823.
RYE SEED FOR SALE--Rye is an excellent cover crop and great for grazing. Rye matures earlier than wehat, so it can be terminated earlier to plant cotton. 806-292-9723.
NO-TILL DRILL--Custom drilling of wheat in milo. Inter-seeding of grass, cotton stalks, etc. 806-292-9723.
WHEAT PASTURE WANTED--Call 806-292-9723.
1 BEDROOM trailer house. Couples only. Call 685-1934.
Floydada HUGE $1.00 SALE--8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 207 S. 2nd Street (across from Lowe's Pay-n-Save). Thousands of salesman samples for sale. Most for $1.00. Toys, tools, crystals, dishes, flowers, batteries, knives, hat, blouses, lingerie. Over 300 boxes full of new merchandise, too much to mention.
YARD SALE--2 miles east on Highway 70. SATURDAY ONLY! 8:00 a.m. - ??.
DRIVER NEEDED: Must have CDL license. Haz Mat certification preferred. Must agree to pre-employment drug screen and pass DOT physical. Driving record and background check required. Job duties include delivery of farm fertilizer and chemicals. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds or more. Applications available at Petersburg Co-op Grain, 1311 Ave F, Petersburg, Texas or call 806-667-3595. Experience and qualifications will determine salary.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for Directors of Nurses at Lockney Health and Rehabilitation as well as Floydada Rehabilitation and Care Centers. Must be an RN and experience in long-term care settings preferred. Please call Sandra at 806-983-3704,Floydada or Ron at 806-652-3375, Lockney.
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HOUSE FOR SALE--3 bedroom. 123 J.B. Avenue. Call 983-3334.
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