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FLOYDADA LAW ENFORCEMENT DRESS UP FOR TRUNK OR TREATERS-Floydada Police Chief Darrell Gooch (right) was a convincing Mr. Incredible. Staff Photo
FLOYDADA POLICE SGT. REUBEN RAMON (right) added to the festivities with his "scary" police uniform and his skeleton face.
A TERRIFYING HEAD WAS SERVED UP ON A PLATTER at Floydada's "Trunk or Treat"
BEAUTIFUL AND SCARY WALKED THE "TRUNK OR TREAT" PATH TOGETHER during Floydada's alternative to neighborhood Trick or Treating, Monday, October 31.
Many of Floyd County's elected positions will be on the ballot November 2006. Positions to be filled will be: Commissioner Pct. #2, currently held by Lennie Gilroy. Commissioner Pct. #4, currently held by Jon Jones. County Judge, currently held by Bill Hardin. County Clerk, currently held by Marilyn Holcomb. County Treasurer, currently held by Elva Martinez. J.P. Pct. #2 & #3, currently held by Michelle Araujo. J.P. Pct. #1 & #4, currently held by Kirk Wyrick. District Clerk, currently held by Barbara Edwards. District Judge, currently held by Randy Hollums. Tax Assessor Collector Penny Golightly will also have to run to fill her unexpired term. She had to vacate her current office when she announced her intention to seek the office of County Judge. She has since withdrawn consideration for that office. She wishes to fill out her term in office. Constable Ray Macha, of Pct. #2, will also have to run to fill out his unexpired term. He also had to resign his position to seek the office of Sheriff. After losing that election he was appointed to fill the Constable position until the next election. None of the elected officials, except Golightly, have announced their intentions concerning the election. The
deadline to file for office is January 2.
A FLAG DONATION has been made in time for the Veterans Day celebration that will be held , in Floydada, at the Floyd County Veteran's Memorial on November 11. The flag will be raised at the monument following a special Veteran's Day Assembly at 10:00 a.m. in the Whirlwind Gym. Immediately following the High School ceremony, at approximately 11:30 a.m., there will be a special wreath laying ceremony at the Veteran's Memorial. Lockney students will also honor Veterans with a special lunch with 5th graders at Lockney Elementary School, November 10, at 11:00 a.m. Shown here are: (l-r) Verna Lynn and L.B. Stewart, donating a flag to 4-H'er Jordan Cornelius. The glags at the Veteran's Memorial are replaced every three months because of wear and tear from 24 hour use. Individuals wishing to donate a flag for replacement should contact Jordan or Julianne Cornelius in Floydada. The flags are returned to the previous donor when replaced. Staff Photo
DARLA JEANETTE CROSS Funeral services for Darla Jeanette Cross, 68, of Plainview were held Friday, September 30, 2005 at the Garland Street Church of Christ. Russell Harris, minister and J.W. Hamby, elder officiated. Burial was in Plainview Memorial Park by Wood-Dunning Funeral Home. Mrs. Cross died at 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2005 in Covenant Hospital. She was born Darla Jeanette Allison on August 22, 1937, in Lockney. She graduated from Lockney high School and attended Texas Tech. She moved to Plainview in 1971 and held a real estate license and worked for Sears until retiring in 1990. She then worked for Dr. Richard Morgan. She was an active member of Plainview Band Parents, serving as a past president and a member of Garland Street Church of Christ. On Dec. 10, 1955, she married Marion Cross in Lockney. She was preceded in death by a daughter, her parents and a sister. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Dr. Ricky Cross and Curtis Cross, both of Plainview, and Patrick Cross of Palm Springs, California; a brother, Donald Allison of Carrollton; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
WILLIE DAVIS, JR. Graveside services for Willie Davis, Jr., 72, of Matador were held Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Floydada under the direction of Seigler Funeral Home of Matador. Rev. Ralph E. Jackson officiated. Mr. Davis died Tuesday, October 25, 2005 in Matador. He was born January 27, 1933 to the late Willie Davis, Sr. and Dora Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his mother; one daughter,Dorothy Collins of Floydada; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, T.J. Davis of Fort Worth; two sisters, Vella Ware of Wichita Falls and Ella Davis of Fort Worth; a special friend, Net; plus a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; three brothers, Jamer, Richard and Joe Davis; and two sisters, Clare Harrington and Francies Collier.
CRESTINA MENDOZA Funeral services for Crestina Mendoza, 45, of Lockney were held Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Templo Sinai in Plainview. Pastor Ignacio Soto officiated. Burial was at the Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney. Crestina Mendoza died October 28, 2005 at University Medical Center in Lubbock. She was born January 2, 1960 in Lockney to Natividad and Juanita Luna. She was a lifelong resident of Lockney. She married Martin Mendoza April 22, 1984 at Lake McKenzie. She was a certified nurse's aide and worked in a nursing home. Crestina enjoyed watching Dallas Cowboys and Lockney Longhorn's football games. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Estevan and Natividad Luna, Jr., and a sister, Dolores Ochoa. Survivors include her husband, Martin Mendoza of Lockney; her parents, Natividad and Juanita Luna of Lockney; a son, Martin Mendoza, Jr. of Lockney; two daughters, Lydia Mendoza of Lockney and Juanita Medellia of Floydada; three brothers, Jose and Damian Luna of Lockney, Cornelio Luna of Caldwell, Idaho; five sisters, Jane Martinez of Lockney, Francis Soto of Plainview, Antonia Ibarra, Margarita Contreras, Diana Vallejo of Amarillo; four grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and great-nephews and nieces. ARVIE LLOYD NEWTON Funeral services for Arvie Lloyd Newton, 86, of Lockney were held Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Lockney. Dr. Carl Moman officiated. Burial was in Lockney Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney. Mr. Newton died October 27, 2005 at Lockney Health and Rehab. He was born July 2, 1919 to J.E. and Dora Newton in Bridgeport, Texas in Wise County. He attended school in Consolidated Eight in Oklahoma, Lehman, Texas and Lockney. At the age of 21 he joined the army and served in WWII, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He married Gene Newton on July 3, 1962. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Allen, Cecil, Dalton, Dewey and Vern Newton; three sisters, Millie Singer, Clara McClure and Agnes Foster. Survivors include his wife, Gene Newton of Lockney; two sons, Lonell Hayes of New Braunfels and Charlie Minick of Lockney; a daughter, Myrna George of New Braunfels; two sisters, Lou Arnold of Richardson and Irene Fox of Sulphur Springs; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be made to the Lockney Senior Citizens, 118 W. College St., Lockney, Texas 79241 or Hospice Hands of West Texas, 305 N. Main St., Lockney, Texas 79241. JIMMIE RUTH WARREN Celebration of Life services were held for Jimmie Ruth (Ruthie) Warren, 81, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at First Baptist Church Chapel of Floydada. Dr. James Giles, Miss Warren's nephew, officiated. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Miss Warren died Saturday, October 29, 2005 in the care of Heritage Oaks in Lubbock. She was born August 1, 1924 in Floydada to James and Lindsey Banks Warren. She spent most of her life in Floydada. She loved children and served her Lord in the newborn and children's department of First Baptist Church for many years. Miss Warren was preceded in death by four sisters, one brother, her father, and her mother. She is survived by her sister, Faye Copeland of Lubbock and numerous dear nieces and nephews.
By The Way | by Alice Gilroy My husband and I recently ate at Furr's Cafeteria. When I got to the cashier I was asked if we were Senior Citizens. I said, "No we're not there yet". When we got to the table my husband noticed we had both been charged the Senior Citizen's rate. I said, "I told her we weren't Senior Citizens". My husband said, "I guess she figured you were so old and senile you didn't know any better!" Here at the newspaper we are constantly approached with requests for "free advertising" for various events. Sometimes people get very pushy with what they think are the most important things to our community as a whole, when it really is just the most important thing to their organization at that point in time--and they expect this newspaper to get on the band wagon and promote their stuff every week for free. I get annoyed when they want to use us to ask you for money (especially those in Lubbock and elsewhere)--but some of our local organizations really do need your support! We see national advertising constantly asking for your donations to the Red Cross and the Salvation Army, and the Cancer Society, etc. I would just like to remind people that there are plenty of local organizations that could really use your money when you are looking for tax write-offs, or want to give for no particular reason. We have the Scouts, the Spirit of Sharing in Floydada, the Community Storehouse in Lockney, either Chamber of Commerces, the new Veteran's Memorial in Lockney that is trying to raise money for construction, the Youth Center in Lockney, the Floydada Police Department for the Youth Skating Park they are trying to get built, the Senior Citizens groups in each town, the Lions Clubs and the Rotary Clubs, and of course your home church. I know this is a short list, but they were the ones that came quickly to my mind. You know you're money is going to a good cause and no one is benefitting personally, from some kind of over inflated salary (if any at all), at any of your local organizations. It's hard for us to remember them all and we sure don't publicize most of these every week because we don't have the room-so I hope this reminder helps you remember. COACH TO A PLAYER At one point during a game, the coach called one of his 10-year-old football players aside and asked, "Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?" The little boy nodded in the affirmative. "Do you understand that what matters is not whether we win or lose, but how we play together as a team?" The little boy nodded yes. "So," the coach continued, "I'm sure you know, when a penalty is called you shouldn't argue, curse, attack the referee, or call him a *&$%#." "Do you understand all that?" Again the little boy nodded The coach continued, "And you understand that when I call you off the field so that another boy gets a chance to play, it's not good sportsmanship to call your coach "a dumb *&%," is it?'' Again the little boy nodded. "Good," said the coach. "Now go over there and explain all that to your mother."
A View From The Lamplighter | by Ken Towery
Classifieds
2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM--Red, 4 door. New tires, 59,000 miles.Price $8,999. Call 806-847-2296
MUST SELL! '01 Dodge Intrepid, 82k miles. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Richard at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
MUST SELL! '02 Mercury Sable, 51k miles. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Isaac at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
MUST SELL! '00 Toyota Tundra. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Isaac at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
MUST SELL! '05 Ford Expedition XLT, 4x2. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Richard at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
MUST SELL! '02 F-350 Crewcab Diesel, 4x2, 49k miles. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Isaac at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
MUST SELL! '04 Lincoln Towncar Signature Series. 25,000 miles. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Mr. Rivera at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
MUST SELL! '04 Jeep Liberty, 4x2, white. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Isaac at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
MUST SELL! '04 Ford Supercrew, 4x4, 5.4 engine, 31k miles. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Mr. Rivera at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
MUST SELL! '04 F-150 Supercab 5.4 engine, white, 45k miles. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Richard at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
MUST SELL! '03 Ford Ranger Edge, 4x2, 5 speed. No old contracts to assume. No back payments to make. Just need a responsible party to mark reasonable monthly payments. Call Mr. Rivera at 806-983-3761, Floydada Ford-Mercury, Hwy 62 Crockett, Floydada, Texas 79235.
ATTENTION LAND OWNERS--Looking for small hunting lease in area. Will consider anything from deer to ducks. Terry Fincher, 983-3046.
WANTED: Farm land for lease. Call 983-7259.
FOR SALE-- Alfalfa, small squares. $4.50 each. Call 983-2724 or 292-3772.
RYE SEED FOR SALE--Rye is an excellent cover crop and great for grazing. Rye matures earlier than wehat, so it can be terminated earlier to plant cotton. 806-292-9723.
NO-TILL DRILL--Custom drilling of wheat in milo. Inter-seeding of grass, cotton stalks, etc. 806-292-9723.
WHEAT PASTURE WANTED--Call 806-292-9723.
Floydada YARD SALE--816 W. Lee--Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Coats, drapes, Christmas tree, baby clothes, 2 pickups, miscellaneous.
4 FAMILY YARD SALE--206 S. White - Saturday, November 5th - 8:00 a.m.
Lockney ESTATE SALE--419 S. Main, Lockney. Friday, November 4th - 8:00 a.m. - ??. Lots of costume jewelry and miscellaneous.
AUCTION--Old Mill Trade Days in Post. Saturday, November 5th - 2:00 p.m. Excellent variety of merchandise offered by OMTD vendors. Auction conducted by Trey Poage, TX lic #13508. 866-433-6683 for more information.
PART-TIME TRUCK DRIVER and warehouse help wanted. Class A CDL required. Call Ricky Rose at Ray Lee Equipment, 983-3732.
AMERICAN HABILITATION SERVICES, INC. a provider of HCS and CLASS services is seeking PT personal support staff to assist people with disabilities. Great schedule for extra income. 6:45 - 7:45 am and 3p-6p Monday - Friday. Schedule can be negotiated with family if slight changes are needed to accomodate the hours. Additional hours available in Plainview, Kress and Tulia as well. Mileage paid when driving from one work site to another. Opportunity for additional hours providing PRN respite for family as needed/arranged. HS Diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Must pass background check. Annual retention bonus. Call to schedule interview at 749-0900.
Floydada HOUSE FOR SALE--720 W. Tennessee - 2 bedroom, 1 bath. $28,000. Call 983-0711 or 983-5000.
HOUSE FOR SALE--3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, storm cellar. 812 S. Wall. $20,000. Call 783-0742.
READY TO MOVE IN--All electric, 3 bedroom, 1 bath. 118 W. Mississippi, New Price. Call 983-5556.
HOUSE FOR SALE--2 bedroom, 1 bath and carport. South Plains Texas -16 miles north of Floydada - REDUCED!! $6,000.00. Call Rhonda 979-733-8843 or 979-966-7943.
1104 S. RALLS HIGHWAY--2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Home has living and family room. Close to High School. Call Assiter and Associates for more info or to set up viewing times. 806-983-3322.
TWO SOLID WOOD PECAN octagonal end tables with storage. $100. Monte Williams, 983-5699.
SWEET POTATOES FOR SALE-6 miles north of Flomot. Joe Edd Helms, 806-469-5387.
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
I WILL CARE FOR elderly person in afternoons. Have references. Call 685-1934.
HOUSE CLEANING BY LANETTE--Residential and commerical. Call for quote. 983-2068.
LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING--Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
FRESH VEGETABLES-- Jalapenos and tomatoes, (We pick or you pick) Location Lockney, Texas. Call 806-652-2727 or 292-2204.
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