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VALEDICTORIAN KRISTAN LACKEY
SALUTATORIAN MEGHAN GRAHAM
Kristan Lackey and Meghan Graham have earned the ranks as the top two students at Floydada High School. Kristan Lackey will end her senior year as Valedictorian with a 3.94 G.P.A. She is the daughter of Jay and Julie Lackey. Meghan Graham takes the No. 2 position as Salutatorian with a 3.91 G.P.A. She is the daughter of Scott and Debra Graham. Kristan plans on attending Texas Tech and majoring in Advertising. In her senior year Kristan earned 3rd place at Nationals BPA in Desktop Publishing, the 2005 Tomorrow's Leader Award, Fighting Whirlwind Award in basketball, top Academic Girl, 1 Gold Key, and 2 Silver Keys in Scholastic Art, writing awards, and Miss FHS. In UIL Journalism Kristan placed 1st at District, 5th at Regionals in Editorial Writing and 6th in News Writing. In UIL Literary Criticism she placed 1st at District. She was Student Council president, National Honor Society secretary, Yearbook Staff, basketball, and named to Who's Who. Meghan plans on going to Texas Tech where she will major in Ag Communications. She has participated in FFA, BPA, NHS, UIL, cheerleading, and the First Baptist Church Youth Group. As a senior Meghan placed 2nd on the Parliamentary Procedure Team at National competition, won the FFA Scholastic Award, and placed 2nd on the Dairy Products Judging Team. Meghan has been very active and won numerous awards in FFA including Leadership, Star Greenhand, Star Chapter Farmer, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Public Relations; and received academic recognition in AP English, Advanced Algebra, and Biology. She was also a state finalist in Prepared Speaking in her senior year. She was also a participant and winner in the Floyd County Stock Show. Meghan earned the Tomorrow's Leaders Award in 2004, and won numerous awards in Business Professionals of America competition. She has participated in UIL and placed in Oral Reading and in her senior year she placed 1st in District competition in Accounting. Meghan was also named Miss Floyd County 2003-2004, and Miss Floyd County Farm Bureau Queen 2003-2004.
ANNIE REECER VALEDICTORIAN
RANCE SCHUMACHER SALUTATORIAN
Lockney High School announced their top graduates, from a class of 51, during the school's award ceremonies, Friday, May 20. Valedictorian honors went to Clara Ann "Annie" Reecer, daughter of Chris Reecer, of Lockney, and Mike and Lana Turner, of Plainview. Rance Schumacher, son of Gaylan and Lisa Schumacher, of Plainview, was named the Salutatorian. Reecer finished her year out with a 97.98 G.P.A., and Schumacher followed her with a 95.5 G.P.A. Reecer plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin and studying Journalism or Pediatrics, while Schumacher intends to pursue pre-med at Hardin Simmons. A member of the National Honor Society, Reecer was active in a variety of extracurricular activities, including: advanced art, band, UIL Journalism, cheerleading, Rhythm High Harmony, and the Lockney Youth Activity Center Junior Advisory Board. She received honors in advanced placement courses in Art, English, Spanish and Pre-Calculus. She excelled in UIL Art where she won 8 gold keys in her high school years, 5 silver keys, and 3 American Vision nominations. She also won Best of Show as a freshman in the Student Art Competition sponsored by the Exhibition of Medieval Frescoes from the Vatican Museums Collection at the Museum of Texas Tech University, and also won at the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Annual Art Jubilee. Reecer was also active in band in the clarinet section and part of the All-Region band in her freshman, sophomore and junior year. She was also active and UIL Journalism and placed as a regional medalist in headline writing and editorial writing as a junior. Rance Schumacher was a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Student Council. Rance excelled in athletics, art, and mathematics. Schumacher played football 4 years and was named to All-District and All South Plains in football and was the District 6AA Defensive Most Valuable Player. Schumacher played varsity basketball for three years and was named All District Post and All South Plains Post. In his four years in Longhorn Track, Schumacher was a Shot Put Regional qualifier for 3 years, a Discus Throw Regional qualifier for 2 years, and a 800 M Relay Regional Qualifier in his senior year. For four year he was a regional qualifier in the UIL Number Sense Team, and a 2 year regional qualifier on the UIL Mathematics Team. In Scholastic Art he earned a Gold Key twice, a Silver Key, and an Honorable Mention.
by Darwin Robinson Floyd County Old Settler's Reunion will be held Saturday, May 28th, in downtown Floydada and the celebration will kick off Friday, May 27, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., at the Floyd County Historical Museum with Open House and refreshments for the public. The museum will have exhibits of all kinds, including the Coronado Exhibit, the Rope Making demonstration and the Genealogy library. The showing of the new video of "Coronado in Blanco Canyon" will be shown every 30 minutes on Friday. DVDs and VHS tapes of this historical video will be available for purchase. The Saturday celebration will begin at 6:30 until 8:30 a.m. with a Cowboy Breakfast at the South End of the Ag-Extension building, sponsored by the Floydada Ex-Students Association. Old Settlers Day Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon at the North End of the Ag-Extension building. All types of Arts and Crafts will set up on the court house lawn from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Parade registration will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the First National Bank under the direction of Gina Nelson and Iantha Smith. Registration for the Lawn Mower Race & Mini Chopper Race, for adults, will be at Jo-Jo's Studio on the East side of the Square. The races will take place immediately following the parade. Many of these racers will be in the parade. The Friends of the Library Book Fair and Bake Sale will be held at the Floyd County Memorial Library on the East side of the Square. The Wild Flower Show entries will be received from 9:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m. at the Floyd County Historical Museum. The Wild Flower judging will be finished at 4:00 p.m. and prizes will be awarded. There are 7 divisions for the show. They are: miniature container, unusual container, antique container, men's division, youth division, miscellaneous division, and table center piece division. Awards will be for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place, along with a Sweepstakes Award. Texas Pedal Pullers Association will be registering contestants on the West side of the Square, while the Burn Out contestants will be registering at the corner of Virginia and Wall Streets. The Nifty-Fifty Auto Club, the Antique Car Club and the Antique Tractors will be displayed at the 100 and 200 blocks of South Main. The day's schedule will be: 10:00 a.m. - Flag Presentation & Pledge of Allegiance at the pavilion by Boy Scout Troops 357 & 259/ Opening Prayer by Rev. Anthony Sisemore of First Baptist Church. 10:15 a.m. - Business Meeting at the pavilion/ Welcome by 2005 President David Cook/ Election of Officers for 2006, Nomination Committee by Laura Turner/ Awards to be presented for: Pioneer Woman & Couple from Lockney by David Cook; Pioneer Man of the Year from Floydada by Tim Assiter; Recognition of Oldest Man & Woman present, and Person Travelling the Greatest Distance by Tim Assiter. 11:00 a.m. - Memorial Service at the pavilion by Flora McNeill; Burn Out contest at the corner of Virginia and Wall Streets, sponsored by Floydada Fire Department. 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. - 'Entertainment Under the Pavilion' (including Megan Graham, Hannah Smith, Caitlann Wylie, Evan Johnson, J.C. Simpson, Madolyn McCormick, "Clearfork" - Jordan & Jacob Hackett, and "Highway 70 Band" - FHS students.) 12:00 noon LUNCH - tickets $6.00 each, or complimentary for those registered "old settlers" in Floyd County for 50 years plus. (meal catered by Danny's Fins & Hens) 1:00 p.m. - Texas Peddle Puller's Contest on the West side of the Square 1:15 p.m. - Arts and Crafts Auction - under the pavilion, by area auctioneers. 2:30 p.m. - Parade (prizes for Best Pioneer Float, Best Commercial Float, Best Club Float, Best Sheriff's Posse, Best Dressed Jr. Cowboy & Cowgirl, Best Team Drawn Vehicle, Any Marching H.S. Band, Special Award, Best Modern Cowboy and Cowgirl, Best Dressed Oldtime Cowboy and Cowgirl, Best Decorated Bicycle, Best Unique Truck, Best Unique Tractor, Best Unique Auto and Best Restored Auto) (More entertainment by "Highway 70 Band" under the pavilion) 3:00 p.m. - Cow Pattie Bingo at North Main Street, by Melissa Long (Grand Prize of $500 - tickets must be purchased before 3:00 p.m.) 4:00 p.m. - Drawing for painting and parade winners. 4:00 p.m. - Team Roping at the Rodeo Arena East of town on Hwy. 207, by Eric Smith & Tate Glasscock. FISD Considers Use of Hospital By Darwin Robinson The FISD Board met Tuesday, May 17, and heard a report, by Joe Grimes of Grimes & Associates from Wolfforth, about the possibilities of converting and renovating the old hospital building for school use. This evaluation and feasibility study of the old hospital building was approved at last month's school board meeting. The Caprock Hospital District Board has also already agreed to look into the transfer of this building to FISD for classroom use. Grimes told the trustees, "We believe the hospital building to be sound and of solid construction. It is really a robust building. It is constructed with precast concrete "T"s and it is very conducive to converting into classrooms. If the building was not built the way it was, this would not be a good idea." According to Grimes, the first "must", to save the building from further deterioration, is to redirect the runoff water from pouring through holes into the basement area and flooding the entire basement with mud and water. "We recommend redirecting the storm water by closing up the holes and pouring concrete around the entire building. There is 6 inches of mud in the basement now. But this is not a permanent problem," said Grimes. The entire square footage of the old building that could be used for classrooms, with a band room in the basement area, which is directly below the kitchen and cafeteria area, is 33,660 square feet, according to Grimes. "We would like to add a practice gym nearby consisting of 9,000 square feet, additional new classroom construction of 13,130 square feet, and convert the outside existing metal building into locker rooms, giving us a total of 46,790 square feet," Grimes added. This would meet all the Junior High needs and allow the High School to share the cafeteria and the practice gym, according to Grimes. Some of the major renovation challenges, according to the Grimes & Associates written report handed out to the board members, are: Structure: solid construction ("tough as nails"), but due to lack of maintenance, there is intrusion of water in the basement, repairing is not a significant challenge. Architecture: interior walls, ceilings, etc. will not be overly challenging. Mechanical: existing mechanical systems are not reusable for school applications. Plumbing: a complete new plumbing system will be required. Environmental: asbestos is in the building, but not enough to make the demolition excessively expensive. Economics: it has been 15 months since we published the Master Plan (for the Bond Election), there have been significant increases in construction costs, such as, steel and products manufactured from petroleum, thus we thought it best to reevaluate our previous cost estimates. Conclusion: We think there is a real merit to converting the old hospital to FJHS service. It transforms a community-liability (an unoccupied building) into a needed asset. Unfortunately, the supposed savings from such a transformation has been eroded by construction cost increases. The effect of time in inflated costs is not likely to end anytime soon (i.e. the cost is going to continue to rise). Cost Results of Proposal by Grimes & Associates: Convert Hospital to FJHS: Demolition/abatement - $250,000; Renovate 1st Floor - ($50 per sq.ft.) $1,329,000; Renovate basement ($50 per sq.ft.) - $233,000; New 1st Floor space ($110 per sq.ft.) - $421,000; New Gym ($100 per sq.ft.) - $930,000; Renovate metal bldg. into locker room ($100 per sq.ft.) - $241,000; Contingency - $198,000; and Professional services - $198,000; TOTAL - $3,802,000 FHS - New science wing w/toilets, admin., etc. ($120 per sq.ft.) - $1,200,000; Renovate various spaces ($50 per sq.ft.) - $750,000; Contingency - $200,000; and Professional services - $118,000; TOTAL $2,268.000 Elementary - Demolition ($5 per sq.ft.) - $102,000; Abatement ($2.50 per sq.ft.) - $102,000; Restoration ($5 per sq.ft.) - $102,000; Renovations ($50 per sq.ft.) - $2,030,000; New construction ($110 per sq.ft.) - $2,530,000; Contingency - $200,000; and Professional services - $278,000; TOTAL - $5,344,000. TOTAL FISD PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS COST - $11,414,000 Optional: Abate and demolish existing FJHS and R.C. Andrews Elementary - $1,000,000 Following this presentation, Board Member Kerry Pratt questioned Grimes, "How much can we cut on this (these prices)?" Grimes answered, "Before (last year at the bond election time) new construction costs were $85 per square foot. Now it is $110 per square foot. You can finance this with a Maintenance Note from 1 to 20 years, and borrow to renovate. You can use some of your Cash Revenue to pay for some of the improvements." "If you finance on a Maintenance Note for 20 years, the most common way of doing things, your payments would be $280,000 per year on about $2.5 million. Or you could use a Bond Election and finance only part of it at a time, such as, the Junior High. There would be no State Funds on a Maintenance Note, but with a Bond Election, you could possibly receive State assistance," concluded Grimes. Board Member Amado Morales asked about the neighborhood and space for traffic and parking. Superintendent Jerry Vaughn said, "We need to be good neighbors. We will need to install fences and allow for traffic. We have the Rehab Center on the West, the Clinic on the North and residents on the East. There are about 30 acres of land on the South. All of this is worth investigating and decide what steps to take next." Newly elected officer, Board President Bill Dean, commented, "I suggest we have a financial advisor meet with us at our next meeting. Also, I want the press to know that this (total dollar amount) is more than it would have been last year, if the Bond Election had passed." Superintendent Vaughn also added, "If the Bond Election had passed, the State would have paid 60 percent of our loan. It was passed recently." In September, 2004, FISD voters voted down the $14,500,000 School Bond Election. Tom Farris, member and representative of the Caprock Hospital Board District told the trustees, "We (CHD) want to help make this happen. We have not found any other use for this (facility)." No
action was taken on this matter.
LISD trustees met May 23 and approved the employment of a new Junior High Principal, a Curriculum Director, and three new coaches. Several faculty and one administrative position had opened up after retirements and resignations. With the recommendation of new Superintendent, Phil Cotham, on a vote of 5-1, trustees approved the employment of Todd Hallmark as the new junior high principal. Hallmark will be filling the position vacated by retiring Terry Ellison. Trustee Jessie Garza was the only board member to vote against the motion. Voting in favor were John Quebe, Robbie Long, Aaron Wilson, Lonnie Hooten, and Boyd Jackson. The board unanimously approved the recommendations of Athletic Director Joe Robertson to hire three new coaches to replace Coach "Bubba" Edwards, Kaci Edwards, and Todd Hallmark. Coach Robertson recommended the hiring of Robbie Schmucker (pronounced Schmecker), to take Edwards place. A Nazareth graduate, Schmucker has coached at O'Donnell and Gruver. He is also P.E. certified, a math teacher, and will serve as an assistant baseball coach. The board also hired Cathy Young (wife of Coach Chad Young) to fill Coach Hallmarks position. She is presently the head P.E. instructor at Hale Center. She will help in the girls basketball program and head the girls track. She can also teach Science, Health, and P.E. Jill Stout was hired to coach girl's J.V. basketball. She has played basketball at Eastern New Mexico and Wayland. The board also spent time discussing the new position of Curriculum Director and then unanimously approved the recommendation of Cotham to hire Marva Rasco. Rasco is currently teaching 5th grade at Lockney High School. Cotham explained the process that had been taken to make this decision and told the board the Curriculum director would be making the same as a teacher's salary. Cotham said the District Site-Based Committee was consulted before the decision was made. "I was looking for a self motivator," said Cotham. "I was not focusing as much on credentials because it would be impossible to find someone who was an expert in K-12 curriculum. "Marva has been a teacher for 24 years. She will make the same as a teacher at that scale would make, plus two more months because she will be working in the summer." Cotham was questioned by Board members Lonnie Hooten and Aaron Wilson about the type of authority the curriculum director would have over the teachers. Cotham stated, "The curriculum director should be a resource person--a collaborative person. Their job is not to change everything the teacher does. It is to help them with resources. The building principal will still be in charge of teachers. The principal will be the final say if there is ever any type of conflict. "The Curriculum Director should work through cooperation, not intimidation. That is the type of person that I have looked for. They are to look for weaknesses and concerns and help teachers. Not to dictate to them." Cotham praised the work that Elementary Counselor Charlotte Mitchell had already done in that area. "Charlotte will be a great resource for Marva." The board also made the decision to have a special election and not to appoint a replacement for Trustee Jeff Don Terrell, after Terrell left the board when he moved out of Lockney. (This was the first meeting with only 6 trustees instead of 7). Eleven months is left on Terrell's term. The term will expire in May 2006. The
board discussed possibly operating the board with only 6
trustees until the next election, however decided that it
was important for constituents in Pct. #2 to have
representation on the board. In the next board meeting the
trustees will set the dates for a September special
election.
RAYMOND LUSK Raymond Lusk, Lockney's superintendent since 1993, presided over his last school board meeting, Monday, May 23. Although he has only been a superintendent in Lockney for 12 years he has been a part of Lockney schools for 21 years of his 37 years of education. A graduate of Texas Tech, Lusk earned his bachelor's in Music Education and his master's in Music Education from Kansas State University. He earned his Principal/Superintendent Certification from West Texas A & M. He took his first music job in 1966 at Dimmitt as the band director. In 1967 he moved to Lockney to take the band director position. Two years later, in 1969, Lusk was drafted into the Army. His talent for music was also used in the Army. His first year in the Army, Lusk was in the 4th Army Band in San Antonio. He was then sent to Vietnam and served in the 266th Army Band. When he got out of the Army in 1971, Lusk went back to school and got his Master's at Kansas State University. Then in 1973 he returned home to Lockney to serve once again as the school's band director. In 1980, along with directing the band, Lusk took on the extra duty of Junior High Principal. In one year he turned his attention to just serving as Junior High Principal and then in 1985 he moved to Wellman for his first Superintendent position. In 1993 it was back to Lockney to take over the Superintendent position vacated when Dub Hallmark retired. Music and education have been Lusk's life and even while he served as Superintendent, Lusk was moved at one point to take over Lockney's band program for 12 weeks when the position was suddenly vacated. Band students in Lockney schools learned quickly that Superintendent Lusk's first love was music, and band was his favorite class. Band students knew their place was valuable in the eyes and heart of their superintendent. Now with retirement from LISD, Lusk will return to music. He will be taking a new position as Region XVI UIL Music Executive Secretary. "I will take care of UIL music activities for approximately 80 school's in Region XVI (16)." Lusk says he is not moving and he also plans on golfing and playing with his four grandchildren. Another grandchild is due June 3rd. "Lockney is a great community," said Lusk. "We have wonderful kids. I think my love for Lockney is apparent because I keep coming back." Lusk says he will help the new superintendent, Phil Cotham, in an advisory position for the next month, and that Cotham will officially assume the position in June.
FISD Votes To Purchase Laptop Computers for High School Students By Darwin Robinson The FISD Board met Tuesday, May 17, and voted unanimously to enter into a four year $593,689.77 lease contract with Apple Computer, Inc. to purchase 333 laptop computers for the high school student body, and teachers, for the 2005-2006 school year. The motion also included $13,621.11 worth of updated software for the FJHS TIP (Technology Immersion Pilot) computer program to be paid for out of the school's budget. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jerry Vaughn, the board approved the yearly computer payment plan of $155,624.22 per year, which includes a 2.9 percent interest rate. After the four year lease ends, the computers become the property of FISD. The approved motion also included a clause stating "pending contract approval" by FISD's legal council. The 293 student laptops, and the 40 teacher laptops, come with an AppleCare Protection Plan, two Mac Maintenance Plans and software that includes Math, Geometry, World History, World Languages and an assortment of research books, plus much more. This board decision was for the purpose to keep the FJHS students, who will be coming to high school, updated with modern technology for the next four years. All the students at FJHS received laptop computers in October, 2004, the first school in the state of Texas to be awarded new Apple iBook laptops. A TIP grant of $380,000 supplied these computers to 22 schools across the state. Board Member Kerry Pratt expressed concern for the insurance of these high school computers, since they will be taken home and have the potential of 24/7 usage. Superintendent Vaughn assured the board, "There have been no cases at the Junior High concerning theft, because all the students have one. In the case of first time damage, the insurance deductible is $125 for the student and $125 for the school. Second time damage is $250 deductible to be paid by the student. A third time damage includes $250 deductible by the student and an appearance before a review committee in order to remain in the program. Newly elected officer, Board President Bill Dean, and Board Member Rachel Castillo both questioned whether this amount of money was in the budget, along with the possible hospital building remodeling. Vaughn said, "We must use a Maintenance Loan, or a Bond Election, for the hospital renovations. We must have and keep a reserve fund. I do think we have a sufficient cash-flow for this." Board Member Bart Greer asked, "Will this eliminate any school books? Will this save us any money? Will our kids get a better education? Any why Apple and not Dell?" Vaughn answered, "The four major book publishers are fighting this (computers for 24/7 studying) very hard and Apple offers us better support and service than Dell." FISD Technology Director Rex Holcolmbe said, "We can update our computers with a CD Rom within a couple of months, while it takes 8 to 10 years to update a (printed) textbook." FHS Principal Wayne Morren stated, "The state of Texas wants all schools to be computer driven by the year 2011. Students with computers are learning what is happening now, or real time data. Students with computers are in competition for scholarships with other (large town) students with computers." In last month's board meeting Superintendent Vaughn promised the board that FISD is looking into grants and to the Texas legislature to help in paying for some of this expense. Vaughn said last month, "If we can get our textbook money freed up for this, then we will be in pretty good shape. If Austin passes a bill to help us with TIP, then the whole state will go this way." According to Vaughn, this month's vote was crucial in order to get the teachers trained this summer, to get the equipment installed and ready for the 2005-2006 school year.
JUANITA M. CANTU Funeral mass for Juanita M. Cantu, 77, of Lockney was celebrated Saturday, May 21, 2005 at San Jose Catholic Church. Father Jim McCartney was celebrant. Burial was in Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney. Mrs. Cantu died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at her residence in Lockney. She was born on May 17, 1928 in Slaton to the late Arcadio Molina and Dulcena Apodaca. She was raised by her mother Esther Hernandez Cadena. She moved to Lockney from McKinney in 1960. She married Willie V. Cantu in 1941 in Beeville. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1987. She was a homemaker and enjoyed embroidering and making quilts. She was preceded in death by one son, Jesse Cantu; three daughter, Mary Gomez, Amalia Cantu and Minerva Cantu. She is survived by one son, Daniel Perez, Jr. and wife Yolanda of Kress; 10 daughters, Lucy Chavarria and husband Adam of Abilene, Stella McQueen of Emory, Lillie Guajardo and husband Nabor of Abilene, Olga Villarreal and husand Roy of Lubbock, Janie Alaniz and husband Armando of Pasedena, Carmen Van Hook and husband Walter of Thomasville, Georgia, Cecilia Cantu and husband Stan Beasley of Plainview, Minnie Cantu of Lockney, Hope Guerrero and Husband Roy of Lubbock, Irene Rodriquez and husband Antonio of Mission; two brothers, Juan Molina of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Raymundo Vasquez of Tahoka; one sister, Virginia Lara of Tahoka; 37 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
MATTIE CHATMAN Funeral services for Mattie Chatman, 93, of Floydada were held May 21, 2005 at Mt. Zion Church in Floydada. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Ms. Chatman died Wednesday May 18, 2005 at the Floydada Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was born on March 9, 1912 in Munsford to the late Louis and Iola Chatman. She moved to Floydada in 1939. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church in Floydada and was named Mother of the Church. One brother preceded her in death. Survivors include one brother, James Chatman; six nieces and three nephews.
LULA LEE GOLIGHTLY Funeral services for Lula Lee Golightly, of Richardson were held Thursday morning, May 26, 2005 in Dallas. Mrs. Golightly died 5-22-05. She was raised in the Fairview Community of Floyd County by her grandmother, Mrs. S.L. Rushing. She taught in Lubbock and Richardson schools from 1951 - 1986. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Richardson. She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Golightly. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, R.E. Golightly; one daughter, Linda Liston; one son, Robert Golightly; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
STAN VICKERS Funeral services for Stan Vickers, 68, of Tulia were held Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church of Floydada. Burial was at the Floydada Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Mr. Vickers died May 22, 2005 at Tulia Health and Rehab in Tulia. He was born February 8, 1937 in Mountain View, Oklahoma to the late James and Vera Vickers. He was a Floydada graduate in 1955. He moved to Tulia from Canyon in 2004. He worked in the oil industry as a salesman. He enjoyed sports and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Canyon. Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Chad Vickers of Killeen, Garth Vickers of Katy; a brother, Bob Vickers of Lubbock; four sisters, Juanita Stoeser of Hayes, South Dakota, Sammie McCulloch of Amarillo, Fran James of Cullman, Alabama, Gayle Scott of Tulia; several nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 3411 73rd St., Lubbock, Texas.
To Whom It Concerns, I was recently in Floyd County and I saw first-hand the damage done by a tornado which occurred about two or three weeks ago. I was with a bunch of storm-chasers around May 13th and I met and spoke with a cotton-farmer on whose land the twister broke some electricity poles. We had a pleasant chat and this farmer asked one of my companions if we'd email him some photos of the damage when we got home. Well, my friend left the farmer's contact details in a hotel after him and we have no way to contact him now. All I know about this man is this : He told us he lived in the area all his life and he's 69 yrs. old. He lives halfway between Floydada and Silverton. He's a strongly built man and wears tinted glasses and I didn't even get his name.He said he farmed cotton for 50 years. That's about all I can tell you! I'd like to email him a few photos as we promised and that's why I took a chance by contacting you! I live in Ireland and I'm back there now, but I'll gladly send this guy the photos he asked for if I could contact him. Any help is greatly appreciated! Yours Sincerely, John Slevin (Limerick, Ireland) jslevin@iolfree.ie
By The Way | by Alice Gilroy
A View From The Lamplighter | by Ken Towery
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OFFICE BUILDING FOR LEASE OR SALE--115 E. Missouri - Six offices, meeting room, wired for computers. Lots of storate with large garage door in back. Carpeted - central heat/air. Phone 501-922-5831 or (cell) 501-915-2487.
THREE 8 ROW rotary hoes for sale. Call 983-3603 or 292-8823.
FOR SALE--Alfalfa round bales. $35 each. Delivery available. Call 983-2724 or 292-3772.
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.
Floydada 127 W. KENTUCKY--Garage sale-- May 28th - 8:00 a.m. - ??. Lots of miscellaneous items.
WE ARE NOW HIRING cooks, full or part-time. Experience not necessary. We will train the right person. If previously applied, please re-apply. Nielson's Restaurant and Catering.
AMERICAN HABILITATION SERVICES, INC. a partner of HCS and CLASS services is seeking PT personal support staff to assist a female with disabilities. Great position for extra income or stay at home mother. Three regular hours per week. Opportunity for additional hours providing PRN respite for family as needed/arranged. HS Diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Must pass background check. Annual retention bonus and benefits available. Call to schedule interview at 749-0900.
FLOYDADA REHAB AND CARE CENTER has openings on the 2-10 and 10-6 shifts for C.N.A.'s.If interested please contact Rena or Sandra at 983-3704.
COLLEGE STUDENTS/HS GRADS--SUMMER WORK--Great Pay. Flex hours. Sales/Service. No experience necessary. Work in Floydada. Apply in Lubbock. Condition apply. All ages 17+. (806) 799-2590.
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FORECLOSURE SALE--900 South Main. June 7, 2005 - 10:00 a.m.
HOUSE FOR SALE--319 West Hallie - $25,000.00. Three bedroom, one bath, C/A&H. Phone 983-2422.
HOUSE FOR SALE--2 bedroom, 1 bath and carport. South Plains Texas -16 miles north of Floydada - $8,000.00. Call Rhonda 979-733-8843 or 979-966-7943.
3-2-2, NEW ROOF 2002--new central HVAC, sprinkler system, lots storage. 804 Cedar Street, Floydada. Call 983-3360 (day) or 983-3390 (night).
1104 S. RALLS HIGHWAY--2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Home has living and family room. Close to High School. Call Assiter and Associates for more info or to set up viewing times. 806-983-3322.
HOUSE FOR SALE--3 bedroom. 123 J.B. Avenue. Call 983-3334.
Lockney IN LOCKNEY 3/1/1, single carport, new C/H&A in 9/2004, stove, microwave and new dishwasher, hardwood floors, large den and living area. Large fenced backyard. Call 806-652-1430 or 292-8481.
FOR SALE--Queen size bedroom suite. For more information please call 806-983-2609 aftr 7:00 p.m.
LENNIX AIR CONDITIONER, house or business, 120,000 BTU, 2 years old. $3,000. Call 983-5089.
FOR SALE--Fullsize Baldwin organ and bench. Call 983-5070 at 704 S. 3rd.
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
KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELING-Custom entertainment centers. Call Roy, 806-774-0125. Free estimates.
LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING--Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
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