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WINNING AT
DOMINOES--A youngster stopped for a spell during Floydada's
Punkin Day to test his domino skills against the "pumpkin
farmers" sitting on the Floyd County Museum's outside
benches. The farmers show up every year and watch the Punkin
Day crowds go by. This year the Museum won 1st place in the
business category of the decorating contest. The Floydada
Care Center won 2nd place. The home of Clar and Judy Schacht
won 1st place in the residence division.
Burglars Caught Inside Kirk & Sons A burglar alarm sounding off at Kirk & Sons, in Floydada, led to the arrest of 2 men and put a stop to a string of week-end burglaries of downtown businesses. "We have no idea exactly how many businesses were burglarized," said Police Chief Darrell Gooch. "We are still taking reports and processing paper work." What is known at this time, according to Gooch, is that Azteca, Producers, Bibi's Dream Cuts, and a building attached to Payne Pharmacy were burglarized late Friday night and early Saturday morning. The men hit again late Sunday, and early Monday with burglaries of Caprock Motor Parts and Don Hardy Fuel Efficient Irrigation. "After they burglarized Don Hardy's they took the stolen items home and returned again to burglarize Kirk & Sons," said Gooch. "They broke in the back door and were inside when the alarm went off at 1:30 a.m. A city officer was across the street at the county jail when the alarm sounded. He ran around the back of Kirk and Sons and secured the back door. Good citizens, who had been visiting with the officer (and were standing across the street), shined their flashlights through the front windows of Kirk and Sons. "The lights in front and the officer in back made the burglars think there were cops all over the place. "When back-up arrived, police captured the burglars." Arrested inside Kirk and Sons were: Rocky Terrell, 25, of Floydada, and Jimmy Holland, 19, of Floydada. "A third suspect, a 21 year old man, has been identified and is cooperating with police," said Gooch. "He has not been arrested at this time." Most of the property stolen during the burglaries has been recovered.
Escaped Prisoner Apprehended A prisoner, Terry Lynn Williams, who escaped from the Floyd County Jail on October 4, was captured in Sierra Blanca, Texas. October 8. When apprehended he was driving a pickup stolen out of Floydada. Williams, 40, of Floydada, was originally arrested for domestic violence/assault, on October 4 and taken to the Floyd County Jail. While being booked into jail Williams became aggressive and the booking office backed out of the room to wait for backup. While the officer was outside the room and waiting for backup, Williams destroyed everything in the room (including the computer) and used a metal chair to break out a window. When the officers reentered the room they found it empty. Williams had fled out of the open window. The same night a pickup truck was stolen and police suspected that Williams had fled in the stolen truck. "Williams was caught at a border patrol check point," said Sheriff Royce Gilmore. "When he returns he will face additional charges of escape, criminal mischief, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle."
New Congressional Districts Will Bring New Faces to Floyd County Six months of fighting over congressional redistricting ended Sunday, when the Senate passed a redistricting plan in their 3rd special legislative session. The new map moves Floyd County from Congressional District #13 to District #19. The bill now goes to Gov. Rick Perry to sign into law. Democrats have pledged to take their fight to court. Texas voters have elected Republicans to all 27 of the statewide offices, but Democrats still hold a majority in the state's 32-member congressional delegation. Republicans say that's because boundaries for congressional districts have been drawn to benefit Democrats. The new map, approved in the Senate by a 17-14 vote, will likely give the Republicans the majority in the Texas Congressional delegation that is now ruled 17-15 by Democrats. The new plan could give Republicans 21 or 22 seats in Congress. Floyd County will now be a part of District 19. Incumbents Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, and Charlie Stenholm, D-Abilene, will now have to face each other in the general election to decide who will represent the new district. District #19 is made up of 27 counties with a Democrat/Republican split of 39.9/60.1. (This number is based on voting in the 2002 race for lieutenant governor). Other counties in District #19 will be: Lubbock, Hockley, Cochran, Hale, Lamb, Bailey, Castro, Parmer, Deaf Smith, Yoakum, Terry Lynn, Garza, Kent, Gaines, Borden, Howard, Fisher, part of Nolan, Taylor, Callahan, Shackleford, Callahan, Eastland, Stephens, Young, and part of Archer. Redistricting affects only Floyd County's congressional seat. The County will lose the representation by the current representative, Congressman Mac Thornberry. Thornberry's District 13 now includes 44 counties, with Potter, Randall, and Wichita counties part of the district. Floyd County will continue to be represented in the Texas legislature by Texas Representative Pete Laney (D), and Texas Senator Robert Duncan (R). U.S. HOUSE Congress members from Texas: 32 * Democrats: 17 * Republicans: 15
Total members of Congress: 435 * Democrats: 205 *Independents: 1 * Republicans: 229
TEXAS LEGISLATURE Texas House Members: 150 * Democrats: 62 * Republicans: 88 Texas Senate Members: 31 * Democrats: 12 * Republicans: 19
ENJOYING THE VIEW ON TOP OF THE PUNKIN DAY PUMPKIN TRAILER--The pumpkin trailer is a favorite spot for parents to bring their children for beautiful and colorful pictures every year. The pumpkins in the trailer are first used for a contest of "Guess the Weight" of the pumpkins and then the pumpkins are used for pumpkin games. At the end of the day's activities visitors are allowed to take a free pumpkin home to help them remember Floydada's Punkin Day, and encourage them to come back. The first place winner of the "Guess The Weight" contest was Brady Ragland. Ragland won $50.00. The 2nd place winner, for $25.00 was Susan Simpson.
YOUNGSTERS ENJOY PUMPKIN DRAWING CONTEST AT PUNKIN DAY
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST--The mandolin (left) made by Philip Wilbanks, out of a gourd, won 1st place in the pumpkin decorating contest.
FRUIT CUPS WERE A BIG HIT WITH YOUNGSTERS
YOU WANT THIS ONE MOM?
Obituaries JOSE CISNEROS, JR. Rosary for Jose Cisneros, Jr., 60, of Floydada was Friday, October 10, 2003 at Moore-Rose-White Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, October 11, 2003 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Floydada. Father Philip de Frietas officiated. Burial was in Floyd County Memorial Park under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Mr. Cisneros passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at his residence in Floydada. He was born January 23, 1943 in La Villa to Jose Cisneros, Sr. and Maria Saenz Cisneros. He married Elvia Saenz on April 30, 1966 in La Villa. He moved from La Villa to Floydada where he lived for 37 years. He was a custodian at the Baptist Church until he retired in 1993 and was a member of the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mike Cisneros of La Villa. Survivors include his wife, Elvia Cisneros of Floydada; seven children, Margie and Jerry Salinas of Lubbock, Norma and David McGowen of Floydada, Roland and Cynthia Cisneros and Roel and Esmeralda Cisneros all of Floydada, Joey and Sandy Cisneros of Lubbock, Nora and Roland Reyes and Mary Jane Cisneros all of Floydada; two brothers, Daniel Cisneros of Merced and Lionso Cisneros of Floydada; three sisters, Librada Martinez, Bertha Benitez and Josephine Bursiaga all of Floydada; and eleven grandchildren.
ROSA CLARKSTON Funeral services for Rosa Clarkston, 91, of Blackwell, formerly of Lockney, were held Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Moore-Rose-White Memorial Chapel. Rev. Jeremy Johnston officiated. Burial was in Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney. Mrs. Clarkston went to be with her Lord Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. She was born March 28, 1912 in Chillicothe to the late Tom and Georgia Nolen. She married her beloved husband, J.M. Clarkston on November 22, 1926. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Grace Fellowship Church in Lockney. She moved to Oak Creek in Blackwell with her son Don and wife Marilyn. She spent her time at Oak Creek reading and enjoying new friends. She was loved by everyone who knew her and was known as Oak Creek Granny Rosa. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Nelda Fay; one son, Mickey Clarkston; and one great-grandson, Donald Fields. Survivors include one son, Donald Clarkston of Blackwell; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. HUBERT LEE ELLIS Hubert Lee Ellis, formerly of Floydada, passed away October 4, 2003 in Overland Park, KS. He was a 1954 graduate of Floydada High School and following his graduation joined the U. S. Air Force serving from July 1954 to July 1958. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ellis. Mr. Ellis was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, in 2000. He is survived by a son, Harrell Wesley Ellis of Lubbock. LUIS G. GARCIA Rosary for Luis G. Garcia, 75, of Odem was recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at the Ritchea-Gonzales Funeral Home. Garcia passed away Sunday, October 5, 2003 in the Sinton Care Center. He attended Odem schools in his childhood years. He worked as a laborer before entering the Air Force on March 1947. He became a Staff Sergeant in 1956. He served in the Korean War. He also served in Hawaii, Panama Canal Zone, Germany, Peru, Japan, England and many other places around the world. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Maria Garcia of Odem. Survivors include one brother, Frank G. Garcia, of Odem; four sisters, Guadalupe G. Perez of Chilicothe, Evangelina G. Viafranco of Mathis; Carolina G. Garcia of Odem and Elida Ponce of Floydada; and numerous nieces and nephews. MELODY SWEARINGEN Memorial services for Melody Ann Swearingen, 43, of Plainview will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2003 at the Garland Street Church of Christ. Russell Harris of the Garland Street Church of Christ will officiate. Mrs. Swearingen died Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at her residence. She was born on October 3, 1960 in Floydada. She grew up in Floydada and graduated from Floydada High School. She married Rick Swearingen on August 1, 1980 in Floydada. She moved to Plainview and worked as a Pharmacy Tech for Wal-Mart Pharmacy and also worked for Dr. Stephen Turner and as a secretary for Rick's Car Care. She was preceded in death by her parents, Parnell and Frances Powell. Survivors include her husband, Rick Swearingen of Plainview; one daughter, Ashley Swearingen of Plainview; one son, Weston Swearingen of Plainview; two brothers, Arlis Powell of Los Angeles, California and Jerry Powell of Houston; brother and sisters-in-law, Buster and Diane Jenkins of Plainview and Donna Barnett of Clovis, New Mexico; father and mother-in-law, Cled and Shirley Swearingen of Plainview. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Garland Street Church of Christ.
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Classifieds
SHERIFF SALE--1985 Oldsmobile 4 Dr. -Vin #1G3CX6930F1339224; 1991 Chevrolet 4 Dr. - Vin #1GNC513ZOM2139201. Date sale October 31, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Vehicles located 120 E. Missouri. Sheriff may accept or reject all bids.
FOR SALE--1986 Dodge Aries. Good condition. Air condition/heater. $600.00. Call 983-5708.
1989 CADILLAC--94,000 actual miles. Excellent condition. Runs great. Final reduction - $2500.00. Call 806-983-2278.
FOR SALE--Possible lease or trade. 14 unit motel. Call 983-3538.
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.
Lockney GARAGE SALE--Saturday 8:00 - 5:00. 504 SW 5th, Lockney. Copier, fax machine, table, decorating items, nice girls clothes and a lot of miscellaneous.
BIG GARAGE SALE--Lockney - Saturday - October 18th - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 502 SW 5th.
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.
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.
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 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.
FOR SALE--Dometic RV vacuum cleaner with attachments. 302 W. Virginia or call 983-2421.
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.
SUE WARREN, Floydada resident from 1945-57, UNM graduate student, will be in town October 16-17 for research on her family. She will be most grateful to volunteers that remember Clifford and Helen Warren and their children and are willing to be tape recorded regarding any remembrance of the family. If interested please contact the Floyd County Museum, 983-2415, to set an appointment. She hopes to hear from you!
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.
NEED HOUSECLEANING? Call 685-0131 anytime. Reasonable pricing.
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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