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Rainwater Strikes Gold At
Meet THIS GOLD'S FOR YOU--Brady Rainwater (right) shares his Gold Medal with his grandmother, Beth Faulkenberry (left). Brady won the medal in the 800 meter race at the State Track Meet in Austin, May 10. Faulkenberry is fighting a battle with cancer now and Brady said at the Meet that he knew his Nana was praying for him. "I was running for Nana," said Brady.
By Nick Long On his left wrist Brady Rainwater wrote in ink "run for Nana". Winning the race in Austin was Brady's motivation with his grandmother Beth Faulkenberry glued to the radio back home listening to Nick Long and Tony St. James describe the race on KFLP. The old cliche' of saving the best until the last describes Rainwater of Floydada when he won the Class 2A Boys 800-meter run at the 92nd Annual Texas U.I.L. Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 10. The versatile FHS Senior athlete in his last competition of wearing the green and white for the Whirlwinds raced to a new school record time of 1:57.59 in front of approximately 18,000 at Mike Meyer Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas. It was the first time Rainwater had qualified for the prestigious State Track Meet and he took advantage of the only opportunity he would ever have. His performance broke the Whirlwind record for the 800 meters of 1:58.70 that has been held by Daniel Medrano since 1988 at the Region I-3A meet. Rainwater drew lane number six to start the race and had the 3rd fastest qualifying time. The pre-race favorite Chris Chandler of Yorktown jumped out the lead with Rainwater right on his heals the entire first lap. Then between curves one and two on the final lap Rainwater made his move and passed Chandler on his right side as they raced down the backstretch with 300-meters to go. "When Brady made his move I was initially thinking he had moved too soon," said Floydada track coach Gilbert Trevino. "Our plan was for him to stay with the pace-setter until the 200-meter mark and then make his kick. I was hoping that Brady would be able to hold on down the back stretch, and he did!" Coach Trevino was very humble when trying to take any credit for working with Rainwater on strategy and pre-training, "Brady is the type of kid that makes a coach look good." Rainwater was able to hold his pace and built up a ten meter lead that he held to the finish line. Chandler eventually faded to a sixth place finish and the nearest challenger was Gil Perez of Odem with a time of 1:58.31 to take the Silver medal. "After I took the lead I felt like a locomotive going downhill. The more I went the more I got motivated," said Rainwater. "I always pray with my dad when I stretch and I knew Nana was praying for me. I guess it was enough." I have known Rainwater since coaching him in T-ball at age 5. Brady has built a reputation of having a competitive heart, and I think his heart just took over one more time. When Brady was racing down the backstretch I knew he was not going to be denied. Nearly his whole high school career flashed before me and I said he was an All-District football player, made All-District in Basketball, a winner in the One Act Play and now Rainwater is going to claim Gold in Track. When he crossed the finish line in first place I was speechless and my left hand was shaking so badly I could not write his name on our scoring sheet. It was the first time in my 30-year sports career that I had been able to say STATE CHAMPION of an individual or team I had been following. It was an awesome site and feeling to be there. I will never forget it! His performance had all the positive elements of perseverance, patience, thinking of others, seizing the opportunity, hard work pays off and anything can happen on a given day. We were wrapped up in an event that took less than two minutes. I really feel God allowed a blessing on Floydada at 12:42 p.m. on Saturday. "I was teared up and was speechless myself when Brady won. The tears come back every time I replayed the race on KFLP on Monday," said St. James. KFLP has broadcast the State Meet every year since 1999 and is the only radio station in the state to provide play-by-play coverage of the exciting sports spectacle. The KFLP crew was treated to a bottle of "Rainwater" during the race by Brady's younger sister Taryn. Andy and Kay Rainwater (parents) had purchased an adequate supply of "Rainwater" at Albertson's in Abilene for Brady and his fans on their way to Austin. Brady Rainwater is the first Floydada High School athlete to win state in Track and Field, since Adam Gonzales won the Class 3A Shot Put in 1994 with a heave of 58 feet, 1 1/2 inches. That performance still stands in the Whirlwind track and field records. Rainwater's performance put an exclamation on a
successful sports year that saw Floydada send teams and
individuals to the playoffs in football, basketball, cross
country, track, power-lifting, tennis and baseball for boys;
while the girls had playoff representatives in track, cross
country, power-lifting, tennis and golf.
Floyd County's State Representative Pete Laney was one of 58 Democrats who refused to report to work in the Texas House, bringing the legislative chamber to a standstill. The legislators who did show up for work have been confined to the chamber by Speaker Craddick. According to an AP wire story in the Lubbock Avalanche, "after hours of waiting for word, not knowing where the 58 Democrats were or how long they would be gone, the whereabouts of most of the lawmakers' were discovered late Monday in Ardmore, Oklahoma"--staying in a Holiday Inn. A quorum of 100, out of the 150 members, is needed to conduct business in the House. Fifty-eight of the 62 Democrats were absent. There are 88 Republicans. Democrats oppose a new redistricting plan proposed by Republicans and are using the "walk-out" as a boycott to advance legislation. However, the redistricting plan is not the only piece of legislation that will die as a result of the absent Democrats. According to Governor Rick Perry more than 200 pieces of legislation will die. "If 53 people can decide to leave on any given issue, we might as will shut this building down and let it become a museum because the work of the people is through," said Perry in an AP interview. House rules allows for the arrest of members who intentionally thwart a quorum, which explains why the democrats fled to Oklahoma to take their stand. Representative Laney was not available for comment. A spokeswoman in his office stated she had "not heard from Laney" and "did not know when he would be back." Floyd County's Republican Party Chairman Kerry Pratt said, "For 150 years the Republicans have been the minority in the Texas legislature, until now--and they have never walked out to prevent a quorum so legislation they didn't like could be stopped. They (the Republicans) stood up there and took their 'beating' like men and women."
Longhorns Win Area
By Coach Bubba Edwards The Lockney Longhorn baseball team scored 27 runs in a best of three series with Seymour to advance to the regional quarterfinals. The Horns won the first game 11-3 on Friday with Ben Sherman pitching a complete game. The Panthers rallied from an 8-0 deficit to win the second game 13-11. The Lockney nine rebounded with a brilliant pitching performance by Hagan Johnson to win the third and decisive game 5-3. The Longhorns were led in hitting by Mark Ford who was 8 for 12 and scored 5 runs in the series. Todd Cotham was 7 for 13 and scored 4 runs, while Matt McPherson was 6 for 12 and scored 3 runs. Ben Sherman was 4 for 10 and scored 3 runs, Cody Bayley was 3 for 8 and scored once, Cody Lass was 3 for 9 and scored 4 runs, R.J. Cruz was 4 for 12 and scored 3 runs, Chase Westbrook had a hit and 2 walks and scored twice, Scott Stapp had 2 hits and scored twice. "We thought we were going to sweep them, but a last inning rally put Seymour ahead," commented Coach Garrett Heard. "Our troops really rose to the occasion in game three. They never gave up." Old Settler's Is May 24 The annual Old Settler's Reunion will be held Saturday, May 24 around the courthouse square. The theme of this year's Reunion is "Pioneer Spirit--Plowing the Past, Planting the Future." The Floyd County Museum will host their Open House on Friday, May 23, from 1-5. A special part of the Open House will be a book signing for Dr. Blakeslee (see related story). The local 4-H will have a booth on the square, Saturday, to promote their newly finished video tape of the November 2002 Veteran's Memorial Dedication. The completion of this long anticipated project will now provide the thousands who attended the Memorial Dedication with a professionally made videotape of the historical event. Arts and crafts booths will fill the courthouse lawn again this year, with a wide variety of homemade crafts and bargains on clothing and handmade furniture. Food booths featuring curly fries, roasted corn on the cob, popcorn, hamburgers, fajitas, mexican food, etc., are also favorites of guests to Old Settlers. "Old Settlers" can start registering at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The "Old Settlers" (those who have lived in the County for 50 years) will be treated to a complimentary meal, catered by Danny's Fins and Hens. The "Oldest Man & Woman", and the "person traveling the greatest distance" will be picked from the registration list. Flower Show entries must be at the Museum by 11:00 a.m., and the Friends of the Library Book Sale (inside the Library) will start at 9:00 a.m. Awards will be given to the Pioneer Man and Woman and Pioneer Couple during the morning business meeting. During the Memorial Service a special program will be dedicated to the Veteran's Memorial. Lunch time entertainment will be provided by Jubilee Singers, Brady Rasco, and Caitlann Wylie. An Arts and Crafts Auction will be held under the pavilion after lunch and will be followed by the afternoon parade, and pavilion entertainment by the Floydada and Lockney bands and Caitlann Wylie and Hannah Smith.
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL VIDEO NOW ON SALE--It has been 6 months in the making, but the video of the Veteran's memorial Dedication, from Nov. 11, 2002, is now on sale. The cost of the video is $22.00 and includes the dedication service complete with the flyover, speeches, honor guard ceremony, and Taps. An order form can be found inside this edition Orders will be taken until July 4th. The professional production has been edited by Studio 84 in Lubbock and consists of a compilation of news footage and Texas Extension Office videos. The money raised through the sale of the videos will go towards the cost of the production. After expense are met, half of the money will go toward 4-H projects and the other half will go toward future panels on the veteran's memorial. Shown here are some veterans (and wives) buying the first prints of the Memorial videos: (back, l-r) WWII Veteran L.B. Stewart; Floyd County Extension Agent J.D. Ragland; and WWII Veteran Clovis Myrick; (front, l-r) Verna Lynn Stewart; 4-H'er Skyler Cornelius, and Linda Jackson. Contact the Floyd County Extension Office, 983-4912 for more information on how to order.
Obituaries IONE B. BISHOP Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 13, 2003 for Ione B. Bishop, 88, of Junction. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Arrangements were by Aubrey Fife Funeral Home in Junction. Pallbearers were Kody Stapp, L.R. Castleberry, John Kincaid, Jerry Don Chenault, Gary Mott and Mark Hale. She went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 11, 2003 in the Hill Country Care Center in Junction. She was born May 16, 1914 in Big Springs to Eugene and Lula May Long. She married Bruce A. Bishop on May 31, 1931 in Lovington, New Mexico. They were married for 54 years before his death in 1985. They farmed in Floyd County. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Lackey and her husband Johnny of Junction; daughter-in-laws, Floy Bishop of Knippa, and Jane Bishop of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; three sisters, Frankie Miller of Deming, New Mexico, Marie Samanie and husband Donald of Arlington and Ethel Fehler of McGregor; eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; special friends Sammie Romans and Kathy, Tim and Krystal Emerson of Uvalde, Patricia Chenault, Tammy Martinez and Peggy Mott of Junction. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce; sons Kenneth W. Bishop and Bobby L. Bishop; three brothers and two sisters. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff and aides at Hill Country Care Center and special caregivers Nancy Hurte and April Castillo of Junction for their loving care. LEOTA FOSTER Services for Leota Foster, 91, of Lockney were held Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at the First United Methodist Church in Lockney. Burial was in the Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney. Mrs. Foster died Sunday, May 11, 2003 in Lockney. She was born April 6, 1912 to the late Alfred Adkins Gordon and Susan Artetia Ballew. She moved to Lockney in 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.B. Foster in 1982. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lockney. She also owned a bakery and a nursery in Lockney. LAURA MURRAY Laura Geraldine Massie Murray, age 96, died April 29 in the Harrisburg area of Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Massie in whose memory she gave the Massie Activity Center. She was born in Floydada, and graduated from the Floydada High School, the Ward-Belmont School and the University of Texas. In 1935 she married William Lynch Murray, an architect in Harrisburg, where she resided the rest of her life. Mr. Murray died in 1982. Mrs. Murray was active in her church and the civic and social life of Harrisburg. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Dr. and Mrs. William M. Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Murray, both of the Harrisburg area, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A memorial service was held in the Market Square Presbyterian Church of Harrisburg and burial was in the Harrisburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts may be made to the Massie Activity Center, c/o First National Bank, Box 550, or the Floydada County Public Library, 111 Wall, both in Floydada, TX 79235.
by Alice Gilroy Wow--way to go Brady Rainwater!!! I listened to the radio broadcast of the event and I think Nick Long could have run right next to Brady and not even get winded--Nick was so excited! There is no way I could have rattled off that many words that fast, without a lot of them coming out sounding like something for which you should wash out my mouth. It was a special moment. As most people in Floydada know, Brady's grandmother, Beth Faulkenberry, is battling cancer right now. Brady said his Nana was praying for him--and he ran for her. From what I've heard, all of Beth's grandkids would run any race, go anywhere, and do anything for their Nana. Over in Lockney, the 'Horns are still in the playoffs. They will come up against Holliday in Vernon, Friday, at 5:00 p.m. The 'Horns will need your support--Holliday has been the team that has stopped the Horns in past playoff games. It's time for a change! It will be a great game to watch! Good luck 'Horns! The video tape of the Veteran's Memorial Dedication is now on sale by the Floyd County 4-H. There is an order form inside this week's paper. This will be a great keepsake to have. This is not a rinky-dink video by a bunch of amateurs. You will be pleased with the professional way in which this video was shot, edited, and produced. I've been waiting for this to come out, and I can't wait to see it.
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by Ken Towery Fifty three Democrats, unhappy that they are not calling the shots after some 130 years of doing so, locked down state government Wednesday by hiding out in Oklahoma. We are not advised whether our own State Representative, Pete Laney of Hale Center, was one of those hiding out in Oklahoma. All we know for sure is that a phone call to his office Thursday morning drew the response that "he is not here at the moment." The staffer did not know, or said she did not know, where he was. She did know, however, that he left no messages to be relayed to interested callers. And she would be happy to jot down any messages left for Pete's attention. An indication of the group's collective IQ, as well of its sense of duty, can perhaps be determined by noting that they left an air-conditioned, multi-million dollar building in their state's capitol, replete with obedient staff members and mostly sympathetic reporters, for the confines of a Holiday Inn in Ardmore, Oklahoma. All the while, we might add, they are being paid by this state's taxpayers to stay on the job in Austin and work toward some solution to our budgetary crisis. Plus, it might also be noted, thanks to some legislative slight of hand in years past, their retirement income schedule continued at a rate many times their current pay. Those who abandoned their duties and are, as we write, holed up in Oklahoma, say they have done so because those who hold a current majority, that is, the Republicans, were planning to offer a redistricting bill that would, or could, cause the Texas Congressional makeup to reflect the state's popular vote. Perish the thought. That would, or could, threaten the current Democratic Congressional majority. (This state's voters have chosen Republican candidates in many recent elections, including when they went for Governor and then President George W. Bush, and when far more votes were cast for Republicans than Democrats. But due to skillful Democratic gerrymandering and the benevolence of federal judges, the Congressional makeup still favors Democrats, who are in a distinct minority in Texas.) We must say in all honesty that we are disappointed by the actions of Pete Laney in this escapade. We have supported him for many years, both in the columns of this paper and in forums he does not even know about. We have done so because we thought his sense of fair play, as well as his representation of constituents, outweighed his dedication to the Democratic Party. Now we are not so sure. In this instance, at least, when push came to shove, when the time came to stand up and be counted, the count went to his political party. As a result, the taxpayers of this state will have to foot the bill of at least one, and probably several, special sessions to do the work that could have been done, and should have been done, in this regular session. But, why worry? It's only money, and taxpayers' money at that. Hypocrisy is not new in the world of politics, nor in the world of the media for that matter. Many of this state's major newspapers, as well as the talking heads on television, are taking the position that the absent Democrats are in fact heroes, preventing the voters of Texas from victimization by power hungry Republicans. Those same media outlets sang a different tune a few years ago in Washington, when Democrats successfully lambasted Republicans, with media help, for supposedly causing the "shutdown" of government, when the two sides could not agree on a budget, and the country was faced with the prospect of a "continuing" resolution that would have funded the federal government at a rate then in existence, but at a rate less than the Democrats wanted. Too, as mentioned earlier in this column, Texans have experienced inequity in Congressional representation for many years, all while the major newspapers turned a blind eye, and a mute voice. Now the shoe is on the other foot, and howls from those who were silent then, sound hypocritical indeed.
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1973 CORVETTE STINGRAY--T-tops, 350 engine, all original. 99,000 miles. $11,500. Call 806-652-3118, 806-292-6395.
RED 1989 CHEVY 1/2 TON PICKUP--Good condition. Call 983-5628, 983-7211 or 798-2132.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR COMPUTER? Troubleshooting, upgrade or repairs. Mac or PC. Call 806-983-6306.
FARMLAND FOR SALE 39.5 ACRES--Ideal location south of town. Call 903-334-9361.
FOR RENT OR SALE Floydada APARTMENTS AND HOUSES for rent or sale. Call 983-5552.
Lockney FOR RENT--Clean, furnished apartment. Water and trash collection included. Call Barker Realty - 652-2642.
GARAGE SALE Floydada 1002 S. MAIN--Garage sale--Saturday, May 17th. 8:00 a.m. - ??.
GARAGE SALE--Thursday - 8:00 - 12:00. Ralls Highway (Guthrie). Organ, valve covers, TV, 1995 Ford Bronco, miscellaneous.
4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE-- 311 W. Ross - Saturday Only - 8:00 - ??. Lots of stuff.
Lockney MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE--406 S.W. 6th, Lockney--Saturday, May 17th - 8:00 a.m. - ??. Women and children's clothes, furniture, housewares.
GARAGE SALE--Saturday, May 17th, 8:00 a.m. - ??. NO EARLY BIRDS!! Clothes, Christmas decorations, bedspreads and lots more. 10 miles west of Lockney on Highway 70 (look for signs).
WE ARE NOW HIRING waitresses. Full or parttime. Day or night shifts. Some weekends. Apply in person. If already applied, please re-apply. No phone calls please!! Nielson's Restaurant and Catering.
MAKE UP TO $2,000.00 in 11 days. Looking for enthusiastic adult to manage a fireworks stand outside Floydada June 24 thru July 4. No investment required. Phone 10 am thru 5 pm for more information. 210-622-3788 or 1-800-364-0136.
RICHESON COMPANIES is taking applications for DQ manager and assistant manager trainees for local and other Texas locations. Need strong customer service leaders ready to learn and grow in thriving restaurant chain. Holiday and vacation pay. Smoke and drug free work environment. Drug test and background checks required. Call District Manager, Angie Jordan 940-585-8586.
$MANAGER TRAINEE$ - $525/week average. Call 766-7175.
FOR SALE OR RENT--3 bedroom, 2 bath. 812 S. Wall. Rent - $350 per month with $200 deposit. Sale Price - $21,000. Open House Saturday May 17th - Noon -2:00 p.m. Call 806-783-0742.
**3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME on 9.2 acres for sale. 5 miles south of Silverton, at intersection of highways 207 and 145. Brick veneer, AC/H, fireplace, carpet, lots of cabinets, countertops, 2 separate ovens, double sink, 2,317 sq. ft. with 594 sq. ft attached garage. - $85,000.00. **CLAYTON "2-BD SPIRIT" mobile home. 14'x46', 1 bath, central heat and air, all electric, 3 year old, with deck. $8,000.00 CALL BARKER REALTY--806-652-2642.
FOR SALE BY OWNER--Will finance. 2 bedroom, 1 bath with large shop. Very nice. 512 W. Virginia. Call 806-790-0827.
FOR SALE BY OWNER--Completely remodeled. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2300 sq. ft. home on 6 acres. 1/4 mile south of Floydada on FM 1958. Call 983-5908. Shown by appointment only.
FOR SALE--Brick 3-2-2, fireplace, sprinkler. Nice neighborhood. 804 Cedar. Call 983-3360 (day) or 983-3390 or 983-5555 (nights).
NICE BRICK HOME--3 bedroom, 2 bath, fenced-in yard. Near high school. 808 W. Marivena. $39,000.00. Call 983-2389 after 5:00 p.m.
3 BEDROOM BRICK HOME--1 bath, carpeted, fenced yard, garage. 118 Mae Avenue. Close to Junior High. Call 983-3320, 983-3355 or 806-383-2499.
TWO HOUSES FOR RENT IN COUNTRY--$300 per month with $150 deposit and $400 per month with $200 deposit. Call 983-5974.
COUNTRY HOME ON 2 ACRES, 3 miles east Highway 70. Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, fireplace, living, dining, den, office, utility, basement, 2 patios and shop. Call 983-2938 or 983-3786.
HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER--407 N.E. 2nd Street, Lockney. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, garage, carport, storage room, cellar, fenced backyard. $30,000.00. Call 652-2924.
I'M MAD...at banks who don't give house loans because of bad credit, problems or new employment. I do, Call L.D. Kirk, Homeland Mortgages, 254-947-4475.
MUSIC LESSONS beginning May 2nd. Will accept students for piano, voice or organ lessons. Call 983-5070 at Kathy Johnson's Music Studio. Openings available Tuesdays and Thursdays.
LOST KEYRING WITH 3 keys and Buick remote. Call 983-5808 (leave message if no answer).
1 1/2 MILES WEST OF Lockney. Child's pet, collar/tags, gray/black striped. White front feet, legs, chest, face. Male cat, neutered/declawed. $20 reward. Call 652-1486 or 292-4270.
MOTORCYCLES 1996 GOLDWING 1500 SE, loaded. 35,000 miles. $9,900. Call 652-3118, 806-292-6395.
FREE--Great Pyrenese/Persian Mountain dog mix. Moma dog and one puppy.
FOR SALE--Male and female AKC registered Rottweilers. $400 male, $350 female. Call 983-5047 after 6:00 p.m
ALPHATEX KENNEL, AIKEN, TEXAS offers superior quality AKC Registered, DNA Certified Collies, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds. Puppies and stud service available. 806-652-3458 or 806-292-5348.
PROPERTY FOR SALE Floyd County, pursuant to a tax foreclosure sale, is offering for sale the following property in the City of Lockney: All of Lots No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Block 35 and Lots 1 and 2 in Block G of the N.B. Davis Survey located in the City of Lockney, Floyd County, Texas also known as the Webster Service and Supply, Inc. property. Any offers should be submitted to: William D. Hardin, County Judge, Courthouse Room 105, Floydada, Texas 79235.
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MCLEAN'S LAWN SERVICE is now serving both Lockney and Floydada. Call today! 652-8970.
CEMENT WORK? Sidewalks, patios, driveways, curbing. Odd jobs around home or farm. Gary Bennett. Call or leave message 983-5120.
ROOF REPAIR, wind damage and leaks. Residential and commercial. Call 293-7465.
TIME TO SPRAY YARDS FOR WEEDS--Call Emert Spraying Service. Call 806-839-1509, Hale Center.
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