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REPAIRING
WATER LINE BREAK--City of Floydada Water Department workers
were up to the necks at times while repairing this 4 inch
line break in Floydada, Wednesday, October 22, on California
Street. Shown here are Roel Cisneros (left) and Gary Fuller
(right) feeling their way with shovels and by hand through
muddy water in search of the break point.
Argument Leads to Shooting of Man Keith Collins, 22, narrowly escaped serious bodily injury Sunday night after he was shot in an altercation at an apartment complex on North 11th Street in Floydada. According to Floydada Police Chief Darrell Gooch, an ongoing argument between 2 groups erupted into the shooting. The disagreement began earlier between Collins and other men while stopped at an intersection on 2nd Street. Collins left the area and drove to visit friends in the 400 block of N. 11th. "He was standing in the front yard," said Gooch, "when a Pontiac Grand Prix and a Ford Explorer pulled up. Six males got out of the cars. One of the men shot at Collins with a small calibre handgun. The bullet hit him in the lower leg. The men then fled the scene and Collins was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle." Gooch says two men who handled the firearm have already been identified, but the investigation is still in progress. Charges are expected to be filed at a later date. FISD Enrollment Up By One Student FISD enrollment for the 2003-2004 school year grew by one student--up to a grand total of 1043 students enrolled. Duncan Elementary dropped 8 students to a total of 263. Andrews Elementary grew by 7 students to a total of 238. Floydada Junior High School dropped 5 to a total of 242. Floydada High School dropped 12 students to a total of 262. FISD also has a total of 17 students in CCLC and 21 students in PAC. The ethnic breakdown for Duncan Elementary is: 79% Hispanic, 15% White, and .05% Black. Andrews Elementary ethnic breakdown is: 70% Hispanic; 27% White; .03% Black. Floydada Junior High enrollment has an ethnic breakdown of: 64% Hispanic; 32% White; and .04% Black. Floydada High School ethnic breakdown is: 67% Hispanic; 27% White; and .06% Black. Lockney ISD Loses Ground Enrollment at Lockney ISD now stands at 640 students--a drop of 52 student from last year. The Lockney Elementary campus enrollment is 294 students--down 14 students. Lockney Junior High is down by 26 students to a total of 148 students. Lockney High School now stands at 198 students--a drop of 12. In Lockney Elementary the ethnic breakdown is 26% Anglo, 70% Hispanic; .04% Black. Lockney Junior High Ethnic breakdown is: 66% Hispanic, 34% White, and .03% Black. Lockney High School has an ethnic breakdown of: 46% Hispanic, 49% Anglo, and .04% Black. Whirlwinds Recapture County Trophy
By Bill Gray The Floydada Whirlwinds moved a giant step closer to a district title and virtually guaranteed themselves a ticket to the post-season playoffs with a dramatic, come-from-behind 28-18 victory over Lockney last Friday night. Floydada's win, coupled with Olton's 21-20 decision over Abernathy, sets up a showdown tomorrow night at Floydada's Wester Field between the Whirlwinds and Mustangs for the district's number one seed in the playoffs. The winner is assured at least a Co-Championship in District 5-2A, with one week remaining in the regular season. With the victory, the Whirlwinds improved to 6-1 for the year and 3-0 in district action. In losing their second district game, the Longhorns dropped to 6-2 overall and will host Friona tomorrow night. The Chieftains kept their faint playoff hopes alive last week with a 29-28 victory over winless Hale Center. The 78th meeting between the Whirlwinds and the Longhorns certainly lived up to all expectations and the pre-game hype from the area's media. In several of last August's pre-season articles, it was suggested that fans circle "October 24," noting the importance of the Floydada-Lockney matchup. As this column mentioned at the time, the local fans didn't need outsiders reminding them of the significance of this game. The two teams came into the game with similar statistics as each was averaging 364 yards total offense per-game, and both defenses were ranked high among the region's Class 2A squads. Lockney's multi-talented, junior running back Mark Ford entered the game tied as the area's top scorer in Class 2A with 120 points, and was second in rushing with 1,336 yards (a 191-yard, per-outing average). Lockney opened the game with Ford's 36-yard return of the kickoff to near mid-field. Mixing the running of Michael Rodriquez, 5 carries by Ford for 27 yards and Cagan Cummings' 11-yard pass completion to Jeran Butler for a drive-sustaining first down, the Longhorns moved 51 yards in 9 plays. Ford carried over from 7 yards out, and Lockney was on the board at 6-0 - barely four minutes into the contest. After holding the Whirlwinds to 16 yards and one first down, the Longhorns maintained the momentum generated by their early score. They controlled the ball and the clock for the remainder of the first quarter. In a carbon copy of last year's time-consuming victory over Floydada, the Longhorns held the ball for almost 9 minutes of the opening period. Ford scored his second of three touchdowns from 3 yards out on the third play of the second quarter, capping a 14-play, 83-yard drive, to extend Lockney's lead to 12-0. On the verge of a possible Lockney runaway, the Whirlwinds battled back with a strong ground game of their own. Luke Miller's 15-yard pass to Ty Heflin for a first down at Lockney's 42 yard line was the only play put in the air in Floydada's first scoring jaunt. Miller also had a 14-yard scamper in the 11-play, 70-yard drive which mixed carries between Gerald Henderson and Chris Wickware. Miller carried the final yard into the Lockney end zone and Henderson added the conversion kick to narrow the Longhorn lead to 12-7. Henderson led Floydada runners with 101 yards on 19 carries. In the Whirlwinds' balanced running attack, Luke Miller carried 16 times for 58 yards and Wickware added 41 yards on 14 attempts. Floydada's ensuing kickoff produced the turning point. A Lockney muff of the kick resulted in a turnover, recovered by Justin Martinez, which gave the Whirlwinds new life at the Longhorn 27. An apparant long run, after a pitch from Miller to Henderson, was ruled a forward lateral and nullified. However, the 'Winds overcame the ruling and seven plays later Henderson crashed in from a yard out for his first of two rushing touchdowns, but his kick was wide -- leaving Floydada with a narrow 13-12 lead at intermission. In a post-game interview, Floydada defensive coordinator David Kennedy commented, "After they scored on their first two possessions, we were a little scared...but after that, our kids buckled down and executed the game plan just like we wanted them to. We made one adjustment on defense at halftime...something we hadn't done before. They bought into that and were successful. It was just a great total effort." Lockney's defense, led by Jeran Butler and Rance Schumacher held the Whirlwinds to open the second half and Floydada was forced to punt. The Longhorns took over on their own 43 yard line. Ford carried the ball 7 times in the 9-play drive, and put the 'Horns back on top 18-13 with a 1-yard plunge at the 5:05 mark of the third quarter. Ford led all rushers with 32 carries for 172 yards and 3 touchdowns. Michael Rodriquez added 40 yards on 12 carries. The Whirlwinds responded with a 64-yard drive, which was capped by a 17-yard touchdown toss from Miller to Ross Bennett. Miller then hit Bennett with a perfectly-placed aerial for the 2-point conversion to vault Floydada back to a 21-18 lead. The Whirlwinds added an insurance score early in the fourth quarter. A crucial 3rd-down pass from Miller to Jacob Reddy, covering 38 yards, couldn't have been deliverered more accurately had it been "dropped in by helicopter." It was the final toss in a 6-of-7 passing effort by Miller for the evening. It was also the critical play in Floydada's final scoring drive, which was capped by Henderson's 7-yard run. Henderson connected for his second conversion kick of the game for the winning margin of 28-18. With four minutes remaining, the Longhorns launched a threat to narrow the gap. The only time Mark Ford didn't carry in the 8-play, 50-yard drive was an end-around by Chase Westbrook - which Whirlwind defender Lionel Williams spoiled for a 2-yard loss. Williams turned in another defensive gem three plays later by throwing Ford for a yard loss in a fourth-down attempt at the Floydada 19 yard line. Lockney had one more opportunity in the game's final two minutes, but it was short-circuited when Luke Miller picked off a Cagan Cummings pass. The Whirlwinds then ran out the clock enroute to the victory celebration and the presentation of the Floyd County Championship trophy. Coach Lee Hurt said, "Our kids showed a lot of character by coming back from deficits of 12-0 and then 18-13...our lines did a super job on both sides of the ball, and our backs had another good night blocking. One of the big plays of the game was stopping their 2-point conversion after their 3rd-quarter score...we then took it down and quickly scored to get back on top. (Lionel) Williams turned in a couple of great defensive plays there late in the game to stop the reverse and then hold Ford on the fourth-down attempt." The coach added, "We can sure clear the air about the district championship when Olton comes in ...we will once again need to play ball-control and keep their offense off the field." Olton brings a 7-1 overall record and a perfect 3-0 district mark to town tomorrow night. Going back to last year's season-ending win over Lockney, the Mustangs have won 4 straight district games - their best district showing in about 10 years. "We expect their very best effort," said Hurt. Bill's Notes A short, and very sad note...the Floydada Whirlwinds lost a very loyal fan last Friday night. Don Vickers was at his ususal place along the northwest fence when he collapsed just before halftime with an apparant fatal heart attack. He was doing what he loved best...cheering on the Whirlwinds. His number 11 will always be remembered by the Floydada faithful. We will all miss you, Don... God Bless.
COTTON PRICES
SOARING--Cotton prices have soared to $.74 cents per pound
in Floyd County and West Texas, according to Roger Haldenby
of Plains Cotton Growers in Lubbock. Haldenby told The
Hesperian-Beacon, "December Future prices for average grade
cotton is a $.82 cents per pound. However, we here in West
Texas get about $.08 cents less due to transportation. But
$.74 cents per pound cotton is an excellent price right
now." Shown here is a laborer loading a cotton module onto a
Darty Gin module hauler last week on the McIntosh farm about
10 miles east of Floydada. Staff Photo
LOCKNEY
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL--Lockney youngsters will celebrate
Halloween on Saturday, November 1, with neighborhood Trick
or Treating, and at the Halloween Carnival at Lockney
Elementary School from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Carnival
is being sponsored by the Lockney Girl Scouts and will
feature a concession stand, cake walk, balloon critters,
ring the bottle, and other games. Proceeds from the Carnival
will help four Girl Scouts with their trip to Europe in the
summer.
GOOD DEED
DAY--Boy Scouts from Lockney Troop 257 will be concentrating
on doing at least "One Good Deed" a month, as a group, for
the community of Lockney or individuals. For the month of
October, the Scouts were asked by the Lockney Fire
Department to grease fire hydrant plugs for easier removal
by firemen. Scouts seen here are: (l-r) Brandon Gilroy,
Brady Tannahill, Zach Montandon, Coby Tannahill, Danny
Huggins, Mike O'Connell, and Patrick Doucette.
Obituaries JUANITA EMERT Services for Juanita Emert, 82, of Floydada, were held Friday, October 24, 2003 at Moore-Rose-White Memorial Chapel in Floydada. Reverend Tommy Ewing officiated. Burial was in Floydada Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Mrs. Emert passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at her residence in Floydada. She was born on July 26, 1921 in Matador. She married Arlie Emert on March 5, 1939 in Matador and moved to Floydada the same year. She was a homemaker and loved quilting and jigsaw puzzles. She was preceded in death by one brother, Edmond Breeland. Survivors include her husband, Arlie Emert of Floydada; one son, Mike Emert and wife, Linda of Amarillo; one stepdaughter, Arlene Emert of California; two granddaughters; six step grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to a favorite charity or to the American Heart Association, 3403 73rd st., Lubbock, TX 79423. ELMER T. THURMAN Funeral services for Elmer T. Thurman, 93, of San Angelo were held Saturday, October 25, 2003 at the Johnson Funeral Home of San Angelo. Burial was held October 27, 2003 at Marietta, Oklahoma. Thurman died Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at San Angelo. He was born June 5, 1910 at Roby. He married Lucille Inez Willis on September 29, 1929 at Madill, Oklahoma. They moved to Lockney in 1945 where they farmed and later he worked at Patterson's Elevator and Gin. They later moved to Groom. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Winnie Sue Bolding and one son, Billy Lloyd Thurman. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; one daughter, Doris Cunningham of Aurora, Colorado; three sons, Willis F. Thurman, of Indigo, California, Penny Paul Thurman of Palm Desert, California and Lynn Doyle Thurman of the home; and ten grandchildren. DON VICKERS Services for Don Vickers, 62, of Canyon, formerly of Floydada, were held Monday, October 27, 2003 a the First United Methodist Church of Floydada. Charles Holland officiated. Burial was in Floydada Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Mr. Vickers passed away on Friday, October 24, 2003. He was born October 3, 1941 in Floyd County to Jim Ransom Vickers and Vera Gale McKelvey Vickers. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam conflict. He was a lifelong resident of Floyd County and a retired construction crane operator. He lived and breathed Floydada football and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Vickers in 2000; four brothers, Tommy Vickers, Gene Vickers, Jimmy Vickers and D.L. Vickers and two sisters, Dorothy Krizan and Ruth Gilliland. Survivors include one daughter, Tara Caudle and husband, Sam of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; three brothers, Bob Vickers and wife, Melba of Lubbock; Stan Vickers of Canyon and Rannie Vickers and wife, Julie of Gig Harbor, Washington; four sisters, Juanita Stoeser and husband, Gene of Hayes, South Dakota, Sammie McCulloch of Amarillo, Frances James and husband, A.W. of Plainview and Gayle Scott and husband, Jimmie of Tulia; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dear Editor, I understand the rivalry between Lockney and Floydada. I know this has been going on for 70+ years, but there is a difference between rivalry and outright vandalism and theft. Sometime during the week of the Lockney/Floydada game, someone came on my property and stole my Lockney flag and 8 foot black cast-iron flag pole! I understand I am not the first this has happened to, and probably will not be the last. However, I would like my property returned---no questions asked. Michealle Stennett
By The Way | by Alice Gilroy
A View From The Lamplighter | by Ken Towery We see by the papers where violence continues in Iraq. The war, no matter what our President says about victory in Iraq, continues in a different form. People still get killed. People who went down and joined the Army, or the Navy, or the Marines, thinking they were doing so to defend the United States and its interests, have got to be wondering what is going on. They are learning that our interests are truly varied, and may, just may, change with circumstance. The latest bombings are big stuff. Scores have been killed. Newspapers are full of it. Television is full of it. Were it not for the fires in California, it would have been even bigger. There is the suggestion by some commentators, that the whole thing was an attempt to kill one Paul Wolfowitz, who is one of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's deputy secretaries, and whose demise, should it occur, would not cause us to shed a tear. (Wolfowitz, part of the pro-Israeli cabal in the U.S. political establishment, is one of that band of ideologues who have long pushed for a war against Iraq primarily because the Israeli government insisted on it, and because the whole thing made sense in the context of American politics. But, as far as we are concerned, the presence, or absence, of Wolfowitz in Iraq made absolutely no difference in whether or not the bombs exploded, or where they exploded. The attacks on Americans and other non Muslim foreigners are simply part and parcel of an on-going effort to rid that part of the world of any influence other than their own. Osama ben Ladin typifies the breed, but he is not alone, by any means, in his hatred of foreign influence.) Not everybody is opposed to conflagration in the Middle East. Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell are convinced that someday, someday, all the nations of the world will gather in Palestine for a final battle between good and evil, and, at that time, all the Jews will be converted to Christianity, and the sooner, the better. It would be good if that final battle take place in their lifetime, so they could be part of Armageddon. But, in the meantime, while some sail above the battlefield and wait for the final showdown between good and evil, good people die. Some of those who die call themselves Christians, some call themselves Moslems, some say they are Jews, but one thing is certain: those who are the most vocal now, will not be among those who die, on either side while awaiting that final day. Some of us believe that the battle between good and evil takes place every day, in every workplace, in every life, but those who rely on television for dollars must hold out the specter of eternal damnation for those who do not give enough, or eternal salvation for those who do. For many, many, years we have warned about the impending problems in the Middle East if America did not cease its one-sided approach to those problems. Now, of course, the die is cast. We are in the thick of it and must stay the course, a course that was transparent from the beginning. Only a few Presidents, especially one Dwight Eisenhower, have been able to successfully ride the Middle East tiger. He did it, of course, because he had enough personal popularity to ride herd on Congress first. Various President's since then have tried, but none succeeded. Carter made a stab at it. Clinton made a stab at it. The second Bush made a half-hearted stab at it, but walked away when the Israeli government balked, and political handlers warned of domestic repercussions should the American government insist on its "Road Map to Peace." So now, California is not the only place up in flames. 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
FOR SALE--1999 Ford Taurus SE. 40K miles - $6950. Call 806-652-3118.
1989 CADILLAC--94,000 actual miles. Excellent condition. Runs great. Final Reduction - $2500. Call 806-983-2278.
FOR SALE--2001 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab Pickup with topper and bedliner. Call 983-6111.
FOR RENT--Clean, furnished apartment in Lockney. Call 652-2642. Barker Real Estate.
Floydada 820 W. VIRGINIA--Garage sale Friday -Saturday morning. Lawn mowers, couch, Christmas tree and more.
Lockney 202 S.W. 1st, Lockney --Garage sale November 1st - 9:00 a.m. - ???. Computer, dresser and lots of good stuff.
GARAGE SALE--Saturday November 1st - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Across street from post office in Lockney. Antiques, collectibles, clothes, knick-knacks and lots of stuff.
313 E. POPLAR, LOCKNEY--Garage sale Thursday, October 30th -- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
GRAZING WANTED--Wheat pasture, milo stalks and/or grass. Call 292-9723 or 983-5431 (nights).
FLOYDADA REHAB AND CARE CENTER has openings for C.N.A's. If you love Senior Adults you will love our home, so come and be apart of our wonderful home. Please come by and visit with Marsha or Cindy at 925 W. Crockett in Floydada.
LOCKNEY HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is hiring CNA's and parttime dietary staff. Call Keri at 652-3375.
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.
MEXICAN VANILLA--8.4 oz. $4.00. Call 652-2575.
305 CHEVY ENGINE with automatic/overdrive transmission. Very good shape. $650. Call 983-7028.
$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.
FOR SALE--Pitbull pups. Call 983-3217.
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.
PAINTING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. Vance Mitchell 983-6111.
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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