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THE FLOYD COUNTY MUSEUM has been decorating in preparation for welcoming guests to Floydada's Punkin Day, Saturday, October 11.
Floydada to Celebrate Punkin Day The Floydada Chamber of Commerce has been busy decorating downtown Floydada lining the streets with pumpkins donated by area growers. Pumpkin growers have a lot to be thankful for this year. Not only is the orange gourd reaping a bountiful harvest, but the fame of the Floydada pumpkins has grown which brings in more buyers and more visitors to town during Punkin Day. The Chamber of Commerce works hard every year spreading the word of this colorful crop. The city reaps the benefits at least once a year with the visitors who come to town to play pumpkin games, and shop in downtown stores and at the arts and crafts booths filling the courthouse lawn. Punkin Day will start early with a 5k and Fun Run at 8:00 a.m. There will be hourly entertainment under the pavilion and a wide variety of treats to taste throughout the day. Arts and crafts booths open at 9:00 a.m. and the motorcycle Bead Run begins at 10:00 a.m. If you correctly "Guess the Weight of the Pumpkins" in the pumpkin trailer you can win a $50 prize for first place or $25 for second place. Pumpkin games being at 12:30 a.m. with pumpkin drawing, wheelbarrow races, pumpkin toss, motorcycle pumpkin games, seed spitting, and ending up at 3:00 p.m. with the pumpkin rolling game. The Chamber of Commerce will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts on the square from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The chamber won't be taking orders--it will be first come-first serve.
Punkin Day Schedule
8:00 a.m.: Road Race, 5K and Fun Run; Friends of the Library Book Sale in the Library Community Room 9:00 a.m.: Museum Open; Decorated Pumpkin Entries; Largest Entries; Baked Goods (under pavilion for Cake Walk); Arts and Crafts booths open; Classic Car Display. 10:00 a.m.: Bead Run Registration and First Bike Out in front of Floyd County Farm Bureau; Judging for Entries; Register for Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin; Texas Pedal Pushers Registration. 11:00 a.m.: Cake Walk Under Pavilion 12:30 p.m. GAMES BEGIN! Pumpkin Drawing--Face on Pumpkin in 3 minutes 1:00 p.m. Texas Pedal Pullers start; Wheelbarrow Race 1:45 p.m. Pumpkin Toss (5 & under) 2:00 p.m. Motorcycle pumpkin games 2:30 Seed Spitting 3:00 p.m. Pumpkin Rolling Hail and High Winds Wipe Out More Floyd County Crops By Darwin Robinson Floyd County received some bad weather Sunday night, October 5, with golf ball size hail, high winds, heavy rains and a tornado warning. A tornado was reported in Swisher County to the north, according to the Lubbock TV stations. The large cloud cluster entered Floyd County just east of Providence around 6 p.m. Tornado sirens were sounded in both Lockney and Floydada around 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Lone Star, South Plains, Sterley and Lakeview communities seemed to receive the worst of the large hail cloud as it moved to the southeast just brushing the cities of Lockney and Floydada. Keith Marble of the Marble Brothers Farms near South Plains reported to the Hesperian-Beacon, "We lost 500 acres of dryland cotton Sunday night to hail the size of quarters and fifty cent pieces. It was two inches deep on the ground. Our grain sorghum was stripped clean and only about 10 percent of the stalks still have heads on them. A 30 acre field of pumpkins was beat up by the hail." Mitch Probasco of Probasco Flying Services at the Floydada Airport, just north of town, said, "I heard that some late cotton located about five miles north of Floydada was beat down by the hail to nothing but sticks." The airport received a total amount of rain for the weekend of 1.45 inches, according to Probasco. Preston Belt of DeBruce Ag told the Hesperian-Beacon, "The damage was widespread. It looks like it started southeast of Providence. Bill Sherman at Lone Star lost some pecans and Dan Smith of Sterley had some skylights broken out at his house. We received about 1 inch of rainfall from the storm." Jody James of Blanco Gin said, "I have heard there was some marble size hail and high winds north of here near Lakeview. It is bad to have this happen this time of the year." Providence Farm Supply reported about 1 inch of rain along with the heavy hail at the Colby Boedeker farm and the Steve McPherson farm. Leighton Stovall, manager of Floydada Coop Gin, told the Hesperian-Beacon, "I heard is was real bad north of town at the Marble Brothers Farms. Cotton and pumpkins were lost. The hail cloud headed on down toward Blanco Gin."
Obituaries EDNA MAE ANDERSON Funeral services for Edna Mae Anderson, 74, of Grand Junction, Colorado will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2003 in the Callahan-Edfast Mortuary Chapel with Rick Monger officiating. Interment will be held in the Memorial Gardens in Grand Junction. Arrangement are under the direction of Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Mrs. Anderson passed away at her home on October 5, 2003 as a result of cancer. She was born on December 11, 1928 to John T. and Mamie (Croft) Trusty in Floydada. She spent her childhood in Floydada, Cedar Point, Utah and Dove Creek, Colorado. She attended school in Floydada. On March 13, 1944 she married Edwin "Eddie" Anderson in Floydada. She was a resident of Grand Junction since 1945 and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Upper Valley Church of Christ in Grand Junction. She enjoyed sewing, canning and taking care of her family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Gordon LeRoy Trusty and Vervie Trusty and a sister, Mrytle Marie Trusty. Survivors include her husband, Edwin "Eddie" Anderson of Grand Junction, Colorado; two daughters, Karen Anderson of Clifton, Colorado and Patsy Thompson of Grand Junction, Colorado; a brother, J. T. (Virginia) Trusty of Moab, Utah; two sisters, Betty Eslinger of Grand Junction, Colorado and Barbara Nell Trusty of Clifton, Colorado; sister-in-law, Nona Trusty of Olton; three grandchildren, Bryce (Bridget), Brad and Breonna; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 60307, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506.
REV. FRED D. BLAKE Funeral services for Rev. Fred D. Blake, 91, of Fayetteville, Arkansas were held Monday, October 6, 2003 at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Dr. Andrew M. Hall and Pastor Douglas Falknor officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Moore's Chapel. Rev. Blake died Thursday, October 2, 2003 at his home. He was born May 28, 1912 at Atascosa, the son of William Edgar and Athenier Nations Blake. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genet Blake, April 3, 1988. He was a retired minister, pastoring churches for 53 years in Texas and Arkansas. He pastored the Winslow First Baptist Church for 11 years, retiring in 1991. He served in the C.C.C. He is survived by his son, Rev. C.V. Blake and his wife Shelly of Abilene; four daughters, Barbara Bolding and her husband James of Springdale, AR, Karen Sharbutt and her husband A.C. of Houston, Fredene Grant and her husband Leon of Laredo, Atha Sue and her husband Sheldon of Floydada; ten grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. ALICIA SANTANA The family will hold private memorial services for Alicia Santana, 42, of Hale Center. Cremation is under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Alicia Santana died Monday, October 6, 2003 at Mangold Memorial Hospital in Lockney. She was born on December 31, 1960 in Raymondville, TX to Nicholas Ortiz and Virginia Aguilar Ortiz. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her mother, Virginia Ortiz of Hale Center; two sons, Lucio Hernandez and Jose Hernandez both of Plainview; two daughters, Crystal Hernandez of Plainview and Christinia Hernandez; three brothers, Joe Ortiz of Plainview and Nicholas Ortiz and Luis Ortiz both of Hale Center and four sisters, Anita Gutierrez and Virginia Flores both of Hale Center, Charlene Ortiz of Floydada and Connie Garza of Las Cruces, NM.
Dear Editor: I would like to suggest that parents who have access to the internet go online and read a article in the Dallas Morning News October 2, 2003 by Kevin Sherrington titled "'Hazing incident'"? No, it was a crime." It is a article that every parent should read and talk about to their child. I am aware of kids who have been on the receiving end and know of kids witnessing others going through things similar to this. If you can't get internet, the story is about some kids on football team sexually attacking younger teammates and the town did not want to talk about it. It happened in Pennsylvania and the kids were finally arrested and it is in the courts now. The school board cancelled the season and the grand jury is deciding this week what to do. The judge handling the case pleaded publicly with parents to talk to their kids and question them. He stated "Who's to say something like it didn't happen somewhere else". If you want a copy of the full article I can make a copy for you. Let's make sure we do the right thing and protect the kids who are trusting us. The only way for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing. Debbie Montandon
By The Way | by Alice Gilroy I took a quick trip to Austin this weekend and saw Floydada everywhere I went. When we first got there I sat down at my mom's dinner table and there was a beautiful gourd arrangement on her table. She said, "I bought these at H.E.B., and you know where they are from?" I guessed right--"Floydada?" "Yep", she said, "Heptad Vegetables!" Then she showed me a large Heptad sticker that was on the pumpkin package. It said Heptad was located in Floydada -- "Pumpkin Capital U.S.A." The next day we went to a huge store called Central Market. This is a type of "whole food" store in which you could probably house the City of Lockney. It is huge and we always enjoy browsing and bringing home a wide variety of homemade breads. The vegetable section alone is as big as Floydada's Pay-N-Save. There are lots of vegetables in there that I've never even heard of before. But---right in front when you enter the store--in an obvious place of honor--were huge stacks of bagged gourds displaying that big Heptad Vegetable and "Pumpkin Capital U.S.A." tag. I wanted to tell those Austinites they should be grateful to those little towns they had never heard of before! Speaking of grateful--I'm also grateful to Tony Ricketts at KFLP Radio. When we were driving home from Austin on Sunday we got a phone call from a friend who warned us about the weather we were about the drive into. We were in Post and couldn't get KFLP, but once we were out of the canyon we turned it to KFLP and listened to Tony warn us about the weather. Tony was listening to Preston Belt and the weather spotters and then relaying the information on to the people on the road. Because of them we were able to drive around the weather and we never encountered the hail and high winds. Thanks a million guys! You were a bright and comforting spot during what could have been a very dangerous drive.
A View From The Lamplighter | by Ken Towery
The Hesperian-Beacon invites you to read a collection of thoughts and memories by Ken Towery. The "Reflections of Ken Towery" can be found on this website by clicking here.
Classifieds
WEST TEXAS LEE COMPANY--Automate your cotton module builder with "The Module Hand" and eliminate the need for an operator. Fits most brands. We install on locations. 806-892-2565; 1-800-825-3346, Idalou, Texas.
Floydada 718 W. CALIFORNIA---Saturday October 11th from 8:00 a.m. til 11:00 a.m. Furniture, outdoor playsets, riding toys, fence charger, etc.
GRAZING WANTED--Wheat pasture, milo stalks and/or grass. Call 292-9723 or 983-5431 (nights).
LOCKNEY HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is hiring CNA's and parttime dietary staff. Call Keri at 652-3375. = FLOYDADA REHAB AND CARE CENTER has opening for cook. Please contact us at 925 W. Crockett or 983-3704.
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING accepted until October 10, 2003 for temporary fulltime positions with USDA-Farm Service Agency. These positions will be located throughout Texas. Successful applicants will be proficient as a PC user with the ability to navigate within Windows. Experience with GIS and familarity with ortho maps is preferable. Position will require travel 90% of the time with applicant providing their own reliable transportation. Application form FSA-675 can be obtained from USDA-FSA at Highway 70 East, or call 806-983-3763. Completed application forms shall be returned to USDA-FSA, P.O. Box 2900, College Station, Texas 77841 by October 10, 2003. USDA is an EEO employer.
HELP WANTED-- Now hiring wait staff. Must be able to work daytime weekends. If already applied, please re-apply. Apply in person at Nielson's Restaurant and Catering. No phone calls please.
CATTLE CLERK-FEEDYARD--Responsible for record keeping of all cattle transactions. Qualified person should have feedyard experience and be detail oriented. Knowledge of Turnkey Accounting System preferred. Mail or fax resume to Cattlemen's Feedlot, Ltd., attn. Gene McGlaun, P.O. Box 676, Olton, Texas 79064, fax #806-285-7773.
ASSISTANT FEED CALLER with experience needed for Cattlemen's Feedlot, Olton, Texas. 806-285-2616.
FEED TRUCK DRIVER with experience needed for Cattlemen's Feedlot, Olton, Texas. 806-285-2616.
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME for sale. 1350 sq. feet. To be moved or sold on location in Dougherty, 17 miles east of Floydada. Loaded with storage - walk-in closets, pantry, large utility. $25,000.00. Contact Julie Finley - 806-983-5080.
FOR SALE--2 bedroom, 1 bath house. 226 E. Marivena. Will finance. Call 800-804-7110 or 806-785-4002.
FOR SALE--3 bedroom, 2 bath, 30x30 shop at 110 South First. Call Mike Giesecke, 983-3453 or 983-3787.
FOR SALE BY OWNER!--3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, updated throughout, corner lot, nice fenced yard, storage building.PRICE REDUCED!! Call 983-2064 or 983-2865, ask for J.
FOR SALE -- Brick home. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, basement, attached garage, large yard, 124 Mae Avenue. Call 983-2910.
MISCELLANEOUS 4 BURNER TAPPAN electric range. Good condition. $100. Call 983-3121 between 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
$202 - QUEEN MATTRESS SET. Brand new, never used, with warranty. 806-517-1050.
QUEEN PILLOWTOP doublesided mattress set. New, still packaged. Warranty. List - $550, Sell - $236. 806-517-1050.
FULL PILLOWTOP doublesided mattress set. New, still packaged. Warranty. List - $400, Sell - $208. 806-517-1050.
FULL SIZE MATTRESS SET. New, never used. $180.00. Call 806-517-1050.
$230 - KING MATTRESS SET--Brand new, still packaged. Warranty.Call 806-517-1050.
$268 - KING PILLOWTOP mattress set. Brand new, still packaged, warranty. Call 806-517-1050.
QUEEN CHERRY SLEIGH BED. New, still boxed. List - $750. Sell - $399. Call 806-517-1050.
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.
LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING--Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
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