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Rain, high winds flatten area crops COTTON CROP DESTROYED-- This picture of a destroyed cotton field north of Sandhill is indicative of crops all over Floyd County. Wind and rain bleww into Floyd County June 4, with speeds of over 100 m.p.h. in some areas. (Staff Photo)
High winds, fierce rains, and hail blew into Floyd County the night of June 4 and destroyed the vast majority of young cotton plants in the county. Corn was also flattened in the fields. The rains have continued and water is still standing in fields. A spokeswoman at Barwise Gin reported 7,000 acres lost to hail and wind. "We had the same thing happen last year on the exact same date." Barwise Gin has recorded 5 inches of rain in the past week to 10 days. Randy Pernell, at Darty Gin, up to 6 inches were recorded, but "south of Darty the rain gauges spilled over." Scott Gin, south of Floydada, also reported losses of cotton fields south of the Gin--and up to 9 inches of rain. A report from South Plains was the same. Cold weather, hard wind, and wet fields have hurt the cotton. Carolyn Green at the FSA office said, "We won't know the full extent of the damage until July. I've heard the southeast corner of Floyd County was O.K." James Hale, in the Harmony Community, southwest of Floydada, also reported that his crops had survived. The Lone Star Community, north of Lockney, appears to have received the most rain--up to 10 1/2 inches. Floydada and Lockney have both received approximately 5 inches. High winds brought the most havoc across the flat plains. The Floydada Airport clocked winds at 67 mph, June 4. Lambert's Spraying Service, approximately 1 mile east of Lockney, clocked winds at 80 mph. Winds were clocked in the Sterley Community, 6 miles north of Lockney, at 111 mph. Don Sutterfield, 1/2 mile southeast of Lockney reported winds at 86 mph. Lighthouse Electric linemen have been out every night since the rains began. "We lost over 100 distribution poles," said Larry Ogden, of Lighthouse Electric. "Our biggest problem was 3 miles south of Floydada. We lost transmission poles that feed 4 substations--Starkey, Floydada, Dougherty, and Wake. "A few people were without power for 24 hours, but most people had their power restored quickly." According to Ogden the winds blew down 11 transmission poles. "There is one downed transmission pole out in the middle of what is now a lake. We haven't gotten it up yet, but we have rerouted the power."
First TAKS tests bring new challenges to local students Floydada TAKS test results show Floydada ISD below the state average in all but three tests. Eighty-nine percent of the 4th graders in Floydada passed the writing test compared to the State average of 86%. 5th grade Science students did well on the TAKS tests, with 83% passing, compared to 74% State- wide. Sixty-nine percent of Floydada juniors passed the Math test compared to the State average of 68%. Eighty-eight percent of FISD 7th grade readers passed the reading tests. This is the same percentage as the state results. FISD Superintendent Jerry Vaughn said, "We stayed about the same this year on our TAKS tests compared to last year. "However, the TAKS tests standard is being raised this coming year, along with the test difficulty. "For example, an 89 on Math this year will be a 75 next year, if we do not improve. "We (FISD) must improve each year in order to stay up with the raised TAKS standards." The TAKS test was administered for the first time in March. Current high school sophomores are the first class that must pass all parts of the TAKS test by their senior year to graduate. They can keep taking it until they pass. Third graders must pass the reading exam before they can move on to the next grade. A 3rd grader who fails the TAKS reading exam three times must remain in that grade unless a committee made up of the child's parents, teacher and a school administrator agrees to promote the child. Within the next five years, fifth and eighth graders must pass reading and math sections before moving to the next grade. High school juniors must take and pass an exit-level exam. Public school students in grades 3-11 are required to take the test every year. TAKS measures reading in grades 3-9; writing in grades 4 and 7; English and language arts in grades 10 and 11; math in grades 3-11; science in grades 5, 10, and 11; and social studies in grades 8, 10, and 11. FISD TAKS Results Third Grade: Reading, 88% passed compared to state average of 89%; Math, 75% passed compared to 90% state average. Fourth Grade: Reading, 65% passed compared to 86% statewide; Math, 79% passed compared to 88% statewide; Writing, 89% passed compared to 86% statewide. Fifth Grade: Reading, 61% compared to 80% statewide; Math, 72% compared to 86% statewide; Science, 83% compared to 74% statewide. Sixth Grade: Reading, 82% compared to 86% statewide; Math, 69% compared to 79% statewide. Seventh Grade: Reading, 88% compared to 88% statewide; Math, 60% compared to 73% statewide; Writing, 82% compared to 85% statewide. Eighth Grade: Reading, 81% compared to 88% statewide, Math, 59% compared to 72% statewide; Social Studies, 86% compared to 93% statewide. Ninth Grade: Reading, 77 % compared to 82% statewide; Math, 61% compared to 63% statewide. Tenth Grade: Reading, 71% compared to 72% statewide; Math, 53% compared to 71% statewide; Social Studies, 80% compared to 86% statewide; Science, 55% compared to 69% statewide. Eleventh Grade: English/Language Arts 67% compared to 69% statewide; Math, 69% compared to 68% statewide.
Kid's Korner brings back "Tremendous Tuesdays" The Kids' Korner Learning Center will be bringing back the highly successful "Tremendous Tuesdays" programs this summer. In it's 4th year, "Tremendous Tuesdays" is a joint effort between the Science Spectrum crew and Kid's Korner Learning Center. Beginning Tuesday, June 17th, at 1:00 p.m., kids will participate in a hands on teaching experience about the Rain Forest. Live Rain Forest animals will be part of the Science Spectrum's presentation. The next Tuesday, June 24, at 1:00 p.m., kids will be treated to a program on "Volcanoes". Tuesday, July 8th, at 1:00 p.m., will be an exciting program on "Weather". Tuesday, July 15, kids will journey to the world of Dinosaurs. July 22, the popular "Rockets" program returns. "All these programs are new except for 'Rockets'," said Kids Korner Board Member Laura Farris. "Rockets was so popular in year's past that we had to bring it back. The kids get to shoot off the rockets they make and they really enjoy that." Kid's Korner is located in the former First Christian Church on the corner of Missouri and 4th Street. The former sancutary has been converted into a room with a 10 x 10 foot screen and large speakers for an "Omnimax type experience". After each program the Science Spectrum crew will show a DVD pertaining to the topic of the day on the large screen. The programs are free and are geared to kids in kindergarten through 5th grade, however everyone is welcome to come watch the program. For $15.00, mom's can drop their kids off at the Learning Center in the morning and pick them up at the close of the work day. The cost of the day care includes breakfast, lunch, and a snack. The programs are made possible with the help of sponsors: American State Bank, Karen Houchin, Goen & Goen, Tempie Francis, and Jim and Denice Doucette. SPACE CAMP Kids Korner and the Science Spectrum will also join together for a summer "Space Camp", June 30, July 1 & 2 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Kids in grades K-2 will meet between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Grades 3-6 will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost of the Space Camp in $25.00. "This is the same camp they have in Lubbock," said Farris. "The only difference is the cost in Lubbock is $70 and here it is $25.00."
Obituaries THOMAS CASEY Funeral services for Thomas Forrest "Bud" Casey, age 75, of Seminole were held Friday, June 6, 2003 at the Community Chapel in Seminole. Rev. Bruce Cotton officiated. Funeral services were also held in Lockney at the First United Methodist Church that afternoon. Graveside services followed in the Lockney Cemetery. Funeral services were under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole. Mr. Casey passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at his residence in Seminole. He was born February 20, 1928 in Floyd County. He had lived in Seminole for 22 years moving from Lockney. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Seminole. He was a farmer and rancher for many years and had worked for the last 22 years for Bonner-Hoffman Well Service as a truck driver. He was the oil support person of the year in Gaines County in 1996. Preceded in death by one sister, Ina Jo Holbrook in 2002. Survivors include one son, Ronald Casey of Lockney; one brother, Doyle Casey of Washburn; one sister, Jean Johnson of Dalores, Colorado.
TONY FELAN Services for Tony Felan, 79, of Lockney were held Thursday, June 5, 2003 at the 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. Mr. Felan died Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at his residence in Lockney. He was born on May 10, 1924 in Roscoe to the late Abellino and Maria Salas Felan. He married Ester Cantu on September 30, 1944 in Marlin, and then moved to Lockney. He was a contractor until he retired in 1984 and was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God in Lockney. He was preceded in death by two sons, Abelino and Robert Felan; three brothers, Santiago and Jose Felan, Jorge Salinas; one grandson, Oseas Torres, Jr.; two granddaughters, Peggy Luna and Bianca Felan. Survivors include his wife, Ester Felan; five daughters, Sara Luna of Muleshoe, Estella Castro, Olivia Torres, Gloria Fieros and Antonia Felan, all of Lockney; one brother, Alfredo Salinas of Lometa; three sisters, Margarita Cruz of Lometa, Genoveva Paula of Ulysses, Kansas and Maria Salinas of Bryan; 39 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
EULA BARBEE HOFFMAN Funeral services for Eula "Pat" Barbee Woods Hoffman, 81, of Fort Worth were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 at the Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial was held in the Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Mrs. Hoffman died May 30, 2003 in Houston. She was born on September 18, 1921 in Garden City to the late C.C. Barbee and Martha A. Cowart Barbee. She was raised in Floydada. Her parents were tenant farmers who passed away within a year of each other when she was 16 years old. She married J.B. Woods in 1940 and had one son, Bobby L. Woods in 1943. Her husband was killed in 1946 and she moved to Fort Worth and worked for the telephone company. In 1949, she met and married John N. Hoffman, Jr. He had one son, J. Wayne Hoffman (from a previous marriage) and in 1952 had their daughter, Anna Darlene Hoffman to complete their family. They retired in the late 1970s and came home to their Martel address for their retirement. They both were active members of the Meadowbrook Church of Christ and later at Bridgewood Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by Wayne Hoffman in 1995, John Hoffman in 1997 and Darlene in February 2002.
INEZ ROE Funeral services for Inez Roe, 84, of Floydada were held Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Moore-Rose-White Memorial Chapel in Floydada. Mrs. Roe passed away Monday, June 2, 2003. A resident of Floydada, she was born in Donie, July 7, 1918, and was married February 14, 1937 to S.D. "Pete" Roe. Survivors are her husband, Pete Roe; one brother, Bill Pharis and wife, Jeanne Anne of Fort Worth; one son, Sam Roe of Amarillo; two daughters, Sandra Turner and husband, Elton of Flagstaff, Arizona and Linda Ramey of Houston; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry "Bill" Pharis, Sr. and Ruby Plumlee Pharis; her daughter-in-law, Kay Roe; and an infant granddaughter. Mrs. Roe was a member of the First Baptist Church.
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NEED A BABYSITTER? Will do babysitting in your home or mine. Call Edrie 983-5569.
39.5 ACRES--Ideal location south of town. Call 903-334-9361.
Lockney FOR RENT--Clean, furnished apartment. Water and trash collection included. Call Barker Realty - 652-2642.
Floydada 401 W. CALIFORNIA--Friday - 8:00 - 6:00 and Saturday - 8:00 - 1:00. Console, T.V.s, twin beds, couch, pictures, boy's clothes and much more.
GARAGE SALE--714 W. California. Friday - 4:00 - ?? and Saturday - 8:00 - ??. Lots of toys, girls and boys clothes.
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320 W. HALLIE-- Garage sale--Saturday morning - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon. Lots of good stuff.
GARAGE SALE--Saturday 14th from 9:00 - ??. NO EARLY BIRDS! Highway 70 - 4 miles north of Floydada CR 131.
PORCH SALE--1011 Menefee. Thursday and Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
GARAGE SALE--Saturday, June 14th - 9:00 - ??. Household items, clothes, miscellaneous. 4 miles north of Aiken, corner of FM2301 and FM 2286.
OFFICE MANAGER- Floydada Ford Mercury. Great benefits, great pay. Accounting experience necessary. Call 983-3761.
MANAGER position available at DQ of Spur. Looking for friendly customer service leader. Above average base pay for right person with bonus incentive. Non-smoking, drug free environment. Drug test required. Call Richeson Companies, Amy Moore, 800-346-7472.
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.
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.
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. PRICED REDUCED!!!
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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.
TIME TO SPRAY YARDS FOR WEEDS--Call Emert Spraying Service. Call 806-839-1509, Hale Center.
LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
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