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Old Fashioned fun planned for Saturday Lockney's first "Lockney Idol" will be chosen during Saturday's Old Fashioned Saturday. The talent competition is open to all ages and all talents. Anyone interested in competing should register at the Chamber of Commerce booth throughout the day. The competition will begin at 6:00 p.m. Cash prizes will be given to the winners of the "Lockney Idol" show. Another highlight of Old Fashioned Saturday will be the Chamber of Commerce raffle of a "night on the town" in Lubbock--including a one night stay at Ashmore Inn and Suites, dinner for 2 at Texas Land and Cattle Co., and a $40.00 certificate for the Cactus Theatre. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased from a chamber member. The drawing will be held during the street dance Saturday night. You don't have to be present to win. The Lockney Library Associates will host a quilt show and bake sale in conjunction with Old Fashioned Saturday. The show will be open to anyone who has a quilt, or quilts, they would like to exhibit and quilts will be hung in the library for everyone to enjoy. Quilts may be new or old, in excellent shape, or well used. They will need to have a sleeve for hanging. Please bring information about your quilts, such as pattern name, year made, who quilt was made for and if it was for a special occasion, and anything else that will tell the quilt's story. The quilts will be hung on Friday, August 1. Call the library at 652-3561, for more information. The Lockney Chamber will once again host the pedal pull competition, and the car and motorcycle show on Old Fashioned Saturday. Registration for Pedal Pull begins at 10:30 a.m. and the competition starts at 1:00 p.m. The car show will last all day. There will also be a Karate demonstration on Main Street at 5:00 p.m., and a tumbler demonstration at 7:30 p.m. Shoppers will enjoy browsing through downtown businesses in Lockney during Old Fashioned Saturday as well as shopping at the many food and craft booths that will fill the sidewalks. A stage will be set up on Main Street and local entertainment can be seen from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The popular street dance will be held from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight. The dance is sponsored by Caprock Cattle Feeders. The Lockney Youth Center is sponsoring a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and a 6 on 6 Volleyball Tournament in conjuction with Old Fashioned Saturday. The tournaments start at 12:00 p.m. The cost, per team, to enter the 3 on 3 basketball is $20. The cost per team for the volleyball tournament is $45.00. For more information call Ray Jimenez at 652-2550. The tournaments are open to all ages and trophies will be given.
TRACING YOUR HERITAGE -- Mattie Beth Sanders of Floydada, stands on ttiptoe to trace the name of her grandfather, Floyd Boren, from one of the panels of the Floyd County Veteran's Memorial. Visitors in Floydada are very often seen tracing the names of loved ones engraved on the panels.
Consumer's service station reopens as Raceway Fuel The former Consumer's Fuel Association at 118 East Shurbet in Lockney reopened last week as Raceway Fuels, Inc. The full service station was purchased by Roger and Andy Stapp of Lockney. Consumer's Fuel Association, which was organized in 1926, closed the station in early July. Little has changed since the station reopened. "Nothing has changed except the ownership," manager Lyndall Stapp said. The station plans to offer all of its old services including tire sales, flat fixing, and all types of fuel. They will provide in-town pick-up and delivery for oil changes. "Our services are still ag related," Lyndall said. "We will also continue to do transport deliveries to farms." "We appreciate all the business we can get," Roger said. "Our goal is to keep this place open and provide a service to the community." Alfred Martinez, who worked for Consumer's for over 12 years, will work alongside Lyndall. According to Lyndall, business is growing slowly as word gets out that the station is operating again. "Business has picked up every day," Lyndall said. "People are starting to notice that we're open." Raceway Fuels is open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. "We need some time to get it on its feet," Roger said. The owners say they are looking forward to the opportunity to grow. "We hope to branch out," Lyndall said. "We would like to venture into Livestock supplies, but that remains to be seen down the road."
LYNDALL STAPP AND ALFRED MARTINEZ
County Fair to open 50th consecutive year August 15th This year the 2003 Fair Board will celebrate 50 continuous years of Floyd County Fairs. Although there have been more than 50 Fairs in the County, there were several years the Fair was not held because of the depression and World Wars. The Fair will be held at the Unity Center, in Muncy, August 14-16. Although it has been hard to find Fair workers every year, the Fair Board President, Charlene Brown, believes it is very important to keep the Fair going. "Our young people need to be able to look at the exhibits and realize that Americans still take pride in sewing, canning, baking, painting, drawing, photography, growing crops and having fun," said Brown. "We need to take time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life and our County Fair gives us this opportunity." Admission to the Fair is free, however there will be a $5.00 fee for admission to the Saturday night entertainment by Jimmy Burson and "Texas in the Swing". Department Entry books open up Wednesday afternoon, August 13, at 1:00 p.m. and will stay open until 7:00 p.m. Judging starts at 7:30 p.m. Department competitions include: crafts, art, photography, embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, sewing, latch hooking, and cross stitch. There are divisions for youth and adults. Judging will also take place for canned fruits and vegetables, breads, cakes, candies, pies, and cookies. Agriculture Entry books open at 4:00 p.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 14, the Flower Department Entry Books open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 12:00 p.m. Judging begins at 1:00 p.m. For more information on submitting your exhibit, contact: Charlene Brown, Gail DuBois, Regina Nelson, Elaine LaBaume, Angela Ragland, Donnell Gowens, James Hinton, or Aileen and Charles Williams. Children will be the guest of honors during Fridays Children's Day Friday night, August 15th, the Silent Auction begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Live Auction is at 7:00 p.m. Saturday is a full day at the Fair. Activities kick off with a parade on Main Street in Lockney at 9:00 a.m. The fun moves to the Unity Center after the parade. Tractor Pull competition begins at 1:00 p.m. Washer pitching is at 1:30 p.m. (at Pinner's Drive In) and the Trap Shoot (behind the Unity Center) and Pet Show (inside the Unity Center) are both at 2:0 p.m. There is no entry fee for the Pet Show and all types of pets are invited. Awards will be given for: smallest, most obedient, biggest, best of show, biggest eyes, cutest, most original, saddest face, biggest ears, best groomed, and many more. Jimmie Burson and "Texas in the Swing" entertainment begins at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16th.
Obituaries J.L. (NICK) NICHOLS Funeral services for J.L. (Nick) Nichols, 79, of Shreveport, Louisiana were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2003 in the Broadmoor Baptist Church Chapel. Officiating was Dr. Larry Williams of Broadmoor Baptist Church. Interment was in the Forest Park Cemetery under the direction of Osborn Funeral Home. Nichols died Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at Live Oak Retirement Center. He was born on August 23, 1923 in Floydada. He graduated from Floydada High School and attended Hardin Jr. College, now Midwestern State University, in Wichita Falls. Nichols served in the U.S. Army, 315th Fighter Squadron for three years during WWII and also in the Army Air Force Reserves from 1948 to 1952. After returning from overseas, he attended Oklahoma State University in Norman, Oklahoma and graduated with a B.S. degree in geology in January of 1949. He began his career as a geologist with Gulf Oil Corporation in Laurel, Mississippi and moved to Shreveport in 1949. His career in the oil and gas industry included Gulf Oil 1949-1958, Independent 1959-1960, Ted Dunham 1961-1967, Crystal Oil Corporation 1967-1970, Tamarish Exploration 1971-1972, and Independent from 1973 until his retirement. He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Shreveport Geological Society and the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists. He was also a member of the Broadmoor Baptist Church for over 36 years and served as president of the Broadmoor Neighborhood Association. Survivors include his wife, Helen Powell Nichols; two daughters, Suzanne Creech and husband, Buddy of Keithville and Dee Ann Sullwold and husband, Steve of Wichita Falls; two sons, Mike Nichols and Morris Nichols and wife, Amy, all of Shreveport; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and sister-in-law, Jo Wester, of Lubbock (formerly of Floydada).
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FOR SALE--1994 Ford Probe. Very good condition, affordable price. Two previous local owners. Call 983-3441 or home 983-3161.
2001 FORD ESCAPE--30,000 miles. Loaded, one owner. Call 983-2377.
Floydada 40x50 FOOT BUILDING--Dock high, rent or sale. Call 983-7147.
FOR RENT OR SALE--1 bedroom to 4 bedroom apartments/houses. Call 983-5552.
TWO HOUSES FOR RENT IN COUNTRY--$300 per month with $150 deposit and $400 per month with $200 deposit. Call 983-5974.
Lockney FOR RENT--Clean, furnished apartment. Water and trash collection included. Call Barker Realty - 652-2642.
908 W. ROSS--Garage sale--4:00 to ??. Thursday, July 31st.
902 W. CROCKETT--Garage sale-- Saturday, August 2nd. Clothing, lawn mowers, weedeater, computer with desk, clothing, household items, much more.
Lockney BIG GARAGE SALE--Friday and Saturday, 9:00 - ??. 106 S. Main. Cookbooks, kitchen stuff, collectables, much more!
DICKERSON COMPANY--Help wanted. Experienced roofers needed. Call 293-5829.
FOR SALE--3 bedroom, 2 bath, 30x30 shop at 110 South First. Call Mike Giesecke, 983-3453 or 983-3787.
3/2/2 BRICK--Fireplace, patio, large master, large living area, large utility. Plus separate 200 s/f brick building for office/hobby. Call 983-5001.
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 BY OWNER!--3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, updated throughout, corner lot, nice fenced yard, storage building. Call 983-2064 or 983-2865, ask for J.
**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. Was $85,000.00. REDUCED TO $79,000.00. **CALL BARKER REALTY - 806-652-2642 or John Simpson Real Estate 995-4873 or Warren Mitchell at 983-2151.
MUSIC LESSONS--Piano, organ and voice lessons. Experienced teacher. Satisfaction quaranteed!! Call 983-5070.
FOR SALE--Dining tables (2 leaves) and 6 chairs - $350; recliner - $100; Couch - $100; 2 lamps - $10 each. Norman Muncy 983-2259.
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
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.
CEMENT WORK? Sidewalks, patios, driveways, curbing. Odd jobs around home or farm. Gary Bennett. Call or leave message. 983-5120.
Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
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