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Weather deals blow to cotton
OVER 160,000 ACRES of cotton were destroyed by recent storms as of June 26, including this flooded field near Lockney. Floyd County received over 10 inches of rain total and over 6 inches in June alone according to Extension Agent J.D. Ragland.
By Darwin Robinson Hail, hard rain and high winds over the past few weeks has destroyed an estimated 160,000 acres of cotton, or 85 percent of the original planted cotton acres, in Floyd County, according to the Floyd County Extension Agent J.D. Ragland.
Over the entire 25 counties in the South Plains area, there has been 1,179,344 acres of cotton lost due to the bad weather as of June 26th, according to the Plains Cotton Growers and the Texas Cooperative Extension agency.
The counties that experienced the greatest loss in cotton acres were Floyd County (85 percent loss), Bailey County (85 percent loss), Lamb County (85 percent loss), Deaf Smith (75 percent loss), Parmer County (70 percent loss), Swisher County (64.4 percent loss) and Briscoe County (61.8 percent loss).
Ragland said, "The estimated 28,000 to 30,000 cotton acres remaining in Floyd County has been banged up pretty bad and looks pretty sick. Time will tell and basically it will be up to Mother Nature whether it will come out of it, or not. It has just been devastating this year."
"In years past, we have had a spot or two in the county that we have lost due to hail or adverse weather, such as hard rains, high winds and electricity from lightning."
In Floyd County, according to Ragland, young cotton is not usually lost to hail, but to other adverse weather conditions. "This year in many cases, we did lose our cotton to hail," said Ragland. "Cotton is easily damaged when it is young because it is very tender and fragile. Some of it dies from seedling disease in the root system from adverse weather trauma.
"There was a very small margin of producers that went back to planting cotton. They made their decision to do that and they are taking a risk. If we have an early freeze, then they are in trouble with the cotton developing (properly). If we have a late freeze, then they have a chance. Some made those decisions on that particular crop, the field and the landlord involved."
According to Ragland, most of the Floyd County producers replanted with milo. However, a problem with milo has been the yellow herbicides put into the soil when the cotton was planted. The herbicides are still there. These herbicides have thwarted and even killed the milo in some instances because of the heavy rains on the soil.
"Some producers have had to plant three times this year, once with cotton and twice with milo, due to this additional rainfall and herbicide problem. This puts them in triple jeopardy, not to mention the expense of replanting twice," said Ragland.
Floyd County normally plants about 40,000 acres of milo each year. This year, Ragland predicts, the county will triple that amount and plant around 100,000 acres of milo. "Most producers will not water milo," according to Ragland, "but this year some might."
A few producers have replanted with soy beans, according to Ragland. "Some are waiting until early August when they will replant with wheat and have the cattle (grazing) option."
"The government insurance deadline for replanting cotton in Floyd County was June 5 and the deadline for replanting milo was July 1," Ragland said.
"I have never seen an entire county wiped out on such a wide scale as this year," said Ragland. "The positive side was that we received some good moisture."
Floyd County has received over 10 inches of rain total and over 6 inches in June alone, according to Ragland.
Hospital adds new therapist to cure growing pains
"Its great that they have such a nice facility for such a small area," Delgado said. "It's exciting to take advantage of opportunities to serve people in Lockney and other area communities."
Delgado, who spent two months in the department earlier this year as an intern, already had knowledge of the hospital and her coworkers when she began.
"Its nice to begin where you've had experience and things are familiar," Delgado said. "Britt is a great therapist to work with and share ideas."
Delgado was added to the staff to help handle the growth the department has seen since it began in 1998.
"It takes a while to build up a program," Sharon Hunt, W.J. Mangold Memorial Hospital administrator, said. "People are just now noticing us, they forget what we have out here."
Over 5,000 procedures in the first 6 months of this year--an increase of 400 procedures from the same time last year.
Hunt said the growth occurred primarily in association with Mangold Memorial Home Health Care patients. Contracting out their services with area nursing homes and an overall increase in patients also contributed.
Hunt said that Mangold Memorial's physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation program offers one thing that is missing from programs in other cities--convenience.
"Even if they live in the area, many people are still driving to Lubbock or Plainview for rehab," Hunt said. "We do have it, and its a great program."
Lowe's celebrates 4th with food and games Lowe's Pay-N-Save in Floydada, will host their annual July 4th Celebration, this Friday. The festivities will begin with a free breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., on the Lowe's parking lot. The breakfast menu will consist of eggs, sausage, gravy, biscuits, jelly, butter, coffee, and orange juice. A country western band will entertain in the parking lot from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. Four hot dogs can be bought for $1.00, and two hamburgers will also be sold for $1.00. Cokes and Dr. Pepper will also be a bargain, 4 for $1.00. Kids will be kept busy with games on the lot and adults can take advantage of the extra special bargain prizes inside the store. Lowe's will feature a "grocery giveaway". Every hour a lucky person will win $25.00 worth of groceries. Other
prizes to be given away will include basketball goals and
boom boxes.
Lockney youth invited to patriotic 4th of July parade All Lockney children are invited to be a part of the 4th of July parade in Lockney. Decorate your wheels with red, white, and blue and bring an American flag to display. The parade will organize in the parking lot of the Main Street Church of Christ at 10:00 a.m. Citizens of Lockney are invited to watch the parade as it goes down Main Street to the Lockney Health and Rehabilitation Center. The parade will return to the Main Street Church of Christ parking lot.
Floydada's "Old Country Market" cancelled Depending on the participation of craft booths, the Ol' Country Market, will be held in Floydada, July 12. "We need more craft booths to sign up before we will hold the Ol' Country Market," said organizer Julie Duke. "The deadline to sign up is June 30. Contact the Chamber of Commerce in Floydada if you want to participate." The Chamber has also planned the City Wide Garage Sale for July 12. "We will still have the City Wide Garage Sale even if the Ol' Country Market is not held," said Chamber Manager Irene Hernandez. Anyone wishing to have their garage sale address included on the garage sale map must contact the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is also currently conducting a fund raiser of selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts. "We will also hand out the doughnuts on the square, July 12, even if we don't have the Ol' Country Market," said Hernandez.
Floydada youth dies in wreck A 15 year old Floydada youth, Oralia ("Lolly") Garza, died last week from injuries she sustained in the wreck of a stolen car she was driving. Garza was pronounced dead, Thursday, June 26, at University Medical Center. According to DPS Trooper Heath Parker, Garza was southbound on FM 651 about 10 miles north of Crosbyton when she lost control of a stolen 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. "The vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, hitting a culvert," said Trooper Parker. "The vehicle then became airborne, rolled over several times and hit a tree. Ms. Garza was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the car when it rolled over." Garza suffered head injuries, a collapsed lung, broken ribs, and a broken collarbone. According to Parker the car had been stolen from a residence in Floydada, probably around midnight, Wednesday night, or early Thursday morning. "The owner of the car told us he thought he heard a noise outside around midnight," said Parker. "At 3:30 a.m. a 9-1-1 call was made by someone who saw the car on the side of the road. They stopped after seeing a tire in the road and when they starting looking around they found the car," said Parker. Trooper Parker said Garza was driving at a high rate of speed and alcohol was a factor in the wreck. Rosary for Lolly Garza was held at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, and 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 29 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2003 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Floydada with Father Philip de Frietas, officiating. Burial was in Floydada Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Lolly was born on August 12, 1987 in Lubbock to Gilbert Garza Sr. and Lucia Segura Nunez. She was attending Floydada Junior High and St. Mary Magdalen Church. Survivors include her parents, Gilbert Garza Sr. and Lucia Nunez both of Floydada; five brothers, Gilbert Garza Jr., Eric Isreal Garza, Alvin Mike Garza, Juan Carlos Nunez and Max Nunez, all of Floydada, and one sister Blanca Segura, of Floydada.
Obituaries
OLETA TEUTON Services for Oleta Teuton, 85, of Amarillo were held Thursday June 26, 2003 in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40. The Rev. Chester O'Brien, retired from First Baptist Church, officiated. Entombment will be in Memorial Park East Mausoleum. Mrs. Teuton died Monday, June 23, 2003. Mrs. Tueton had been a resident of Amarillo since 1938. She was a member of First Baptist Church and Wild Rose Lodge. She was a wonderful mother and loved by all her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer R. Teuton in 1996. Survivors include a son, Larry Teuton and wife, Patti, of Amarillo; three grandsons, Tyson Teuton and Garet Teuton, both of Amarillo, and Collin Teuton of Houston; and a brother, Emery Huggins of Plainview. The family suggests memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice.
EMMA GIVENS Graveside services for Emma Givens, 78, of Lockney were held July 1, 2003 in Ralls Cemetery. The Elder Bill Sherman officiated. Arrangements were under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. She died Sunday, June 29, 2003 in Lockney. She was born May 7, 1925 in Ralls. She married Joseph Givens on December 7, 1947 in Clovis, New Mexico. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lockney First United Methodist Church. She moved to Lockney in 1998. She was a former resident of Early, Ralls, and Lubbock. Survivors include: her husband Joseph of Lockney; a daughter Phyllis White of Jemez Springs, New Mexico; and two grandchildren, Jason and Jennifer both of Jemez Springs. Online condolences can be made at www.adamsfuneral.com<http://www.adamsfuneral.com/>
C.P. "PETE" JONES Services for C.P. "Pete" Jones, 81, of Lockney will be held today, Thursday July 3, 2003, at the Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Georgetown Cemetery under the direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home of Denison. Mr. Jones died June 30, 2003 at Mangold Memorial Hospital in Lockney. He was born on October 18, 1921 in Pottsboro to the Late C.P. Jones Sr. and Emma Lee Cartwright. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served in WWII. He married Betty Ruth Jones on February 2, 1946 in Denison. He worked for Pete Hudgins of Sherman from 1946 to 1951. He was a ranch hand for Bryant-Edwards Ranch of Henrietta for 45 years until he retired in 1996. He moved to Lockney from Henrietta in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth Jones; one son, Cecil Jones of Lockney; two brothers, Curtis Jones of Abilene and Jack Jones of Denison; one niece, Elizabeth Ann Honea of Canyon; four grandchildren, Five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dear Mr. Towery, I read with interest the Letter to the Editor from Kelly Harrison, Ph.D., published this date. Some "intellectuals," such as Dr. Harrison, are well versed in their biased and one-sided viewpoints, but sadly lacking in the common sense that shaped the policies of this great Republic. To say that those philosophies are lacking in Christian compassion is an understatement. To pin a "radical" label on a courageous Christian leader and educator, such as Dr. Jerry Falwell, shows a serious lack of understanding. It is convenient for one to place a degree title after his own name, in order to prove his intellectual superiority, but to omit the academic achievements of the one he seeks to malign. I have written you in the past concerning your disregard for the Jewish people. Evidently, it was your answer to my letter that caught the attention of Dr. Harrison. I have also read your many editorials regarding the Jewish lobby, aid to Israel, and how all our presidents have taken orders from Israeli prime ministers. Ever since Abraham and his descendents were called as chosen people of God, God has blessed those nations who blessed those people and cursed those nations who cursed them. The United States has been blessed beyond measure, partially because of our compassion for the downtrodden and persecuted people of the world, including the Jews. The message that I am receiving from the editorials is, that it is fine to support Israel as long as it does not cost us anything. I also take great exception to Dr. Harrison's statement about the "unjust, illegal and immoral Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands and water." The situation is much more complicated than that summary. For instance, the Moslems are free to build and worship on the Temple Mount at will, but the Israelis are forbidden to excavate their own property. Also, the Israelis are willing to relinquish lands they justly gained in a war which they did not start, in the quest for an evasive peace treaty. That treaty is being derailed by the continued violence of those whose main objective is to drive the Israelis into the Mediterranean Sea. Sincerely, Johnny L. Warren
By The Way | by Alice Gilroy N/A
A View From The Lamplighter | by Ken Towery
Our Legislature met Monday morning, and after some routine maneuvers, adjourned until Thursday morning. Then, if all goes well, the lawmakers will once again try to make the state's Congressional districts conform to the state's voting patterns. After all, our Constitution says the Legislature must reapportion the voters, theoretically to give everyone an equal chance to be heard when laws are being passed. Sometimes, the Legislature fails to act, so the courts then step in. That's where we are today, operating under Congressional lines set by a federal court.
A great deal of the controversy now seems to revolve around the fate of Congressmen Lloyd Doggett of Austin, and Robert Frost of Dallas. Personally, we don't care what the Legislature does with Congressman Doggett's district in Austin, or with Congressman Frost's district in Dallas, as long as they don't screw up our situation here. We have a good Congressman in Mac Thornberry, and we would like to see it kept that way.
Both Doggett and Frost tend to vote the way the Party tells them to, as loudly and vociferously as possible. That, of course, has made them heroes within their own party, and caused all good party members to defend their turf. Accordingly, both have been well protected during past redistricting endeavors conducted by their party leadership. Republican-leaning voters in the hill country west of Austin, and even parts of Travis County, for instance, have been peeled away and tacked on to a San Antonio district, merely to assure the continued job security of Doggett. But all that doesn't do us any good here, so I see no need for our State Representatives to go to the mat on their behalf.
Since the Legislature is meeting again, and since the same issue is before the members, the question naturally arises: Will there be another flight to Ardmore, Oklahoma? The members got a pretty good indication last time of just how the voters felt about members abandoning their post, absconding in the face of duty, and hiding out in Oklahoma when they were being paid by Texas taxpayers to solve problems in Austin, Texas. Editorial writers in the major state newspapers hailed the flight to Oklahoma. The problem of fairness, or unfairness, never entered their editorial minds, and consequently never showed up in their unsigned editorials. After all, many of them see no problem with unfairness. Fairness, or the lack of it, has never been a guiding star in most big city editorial rooms. (The New York Times, please take note). The guiding stars, in many current editorial board rooms, are "diversity" and economic power, not political fairness.
Those lawmakers who were received back home as conquering heroes, will no doubt want to run again. Those who were met with somewhat mixed reviews may wish to think twice before running and hiding…again.
We have no idea what is likely to come out of the Legislature's labors. All we know for sure is we probably won't like what they do, but that has been the case for many, many, years. And there is one small item that may make all the maneuvering go for naught. That is the tendency for voters to confound the experts. Local folks may well remember when Democrats carved out a Congressional district wherein Rep. Sarpoulis was supposed to be safe. Voters promptly turned him out of office and elected Mac Thornberry. He has been getting elected ever since.
Classifieds
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STEEL BUILDINGS--Must sell from cancellation, brand new, never erected. Will sell for balance owed, one is 30x42. Call John, 1-800-552-8504.
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.
THE FLOYDADA POLICE DEPARTMENT is currently accepting applications for police officer. You must have at least 5 years experience and intermediate certificate. Submit application to Floydada Police Department. Resume will also be accepted. Call 806-983-2834.
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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.
BARGAIN HUNTERS SPECIAL 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Also rental property for sale. 1993 Chevrolet Pickup. (OBO) Call Melvin, 983-3401.
FOR SALE BY OWNER--3-2-2, nice yard, corner lot, nice neighborhood in Floydada. Call 806-983-2064.
**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 or John Simpson Real Estate 995-4873 or Warren Mitchell at 983-2151.
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TWO HOUSES FOR RENT IN COUNTRY--$300 per month with $150 deposit and $400 per month with $200 deposit. Call 983-5974.
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LOST DOG!! Minature Schnauser. Answers to GRETEL. Please call Nick Long, 983-3161 or 983-3441.
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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.
CEMET WORK? Sidewalks, patios, driveways, curbing. Odd jobs around home or farm. Gary Bennett. Call or leave away. 983-5120.
Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
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