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Grant Brings Homes to Lockney
GETTING KEYS TO NEW HOME--Mildred Reagan (left) and Ester Felan (right) are presented with keys to their new home by Claudia Cowley, Executive Director of Caprock Community Action.
NEW HOMES--This new home of Mildred Reagan is located at 302 S.E. 2nd. Another home for Mr.and Mrs. Tony Felan, also built by Portales Homes, will be located at 604 S.W. 2nd. Two new homes have been built in Lockney courtesy of "Home Program", grants. The keys to the homes were turned over to Mildred Reagan, and to Tony and Ester Felan. The Home Program was established by Congress in 1990 to provide affordable housing via block grants. The houses were erected with the help of Caprock Community Action, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and the City of Lockney. The homes were built by Portales Homes. Mr. and Mrs. Felan will be moving into their Portales home at 604 S.W. 2nd. Mrs. Reagan will move into her Portales home at 302 S.E. 2nd. Mrs. Reagan and the Felans were all home owners at these locations. The families applied for acceptance into the Home Program which is aimed at providing safe, decent, affordable housing to low-income families. Caprock Community Action Association received a total of $500,000 for the current funding cycle to spend on housing in Crosby, Floyd, and rural Hale counties. Home funds are reserved for people at or below 80% of the Average Median Family Income. In Floyd County, the Caprock Community Action Association primarily targets families under 30% of the AMFI. Caprock Community Action participates in a phase of the Home program known as "Owner Occupied Program". This program provides for the rehabilitation of single family homes. This rehabilitation may include roof repair or replacement, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, accessibility needs and general repairs relating to safety and health. In the event the repairs are too costly, a home may be demolished and reconstructed. This is what happened in Lockney. "When a home is approved for rehabilitation and we find out that it is cheaper to tear it down and start over, then that is what we do," said project manager Dave Miller. "The families found someplace to stay while a new home was built and brought to their cleaned up lot," said Miller. "In about 8-10 weeks they are back in their own home." Most government programs are bogged down in paperwork, but the Home Program could be an example for fast implementation. The families applied for acceptance into the program in March 2002. The funding came through in August. The money for the Home program is allocated to states through the federal HUD Administration. In Texas the money is then allocated to the counties through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. In order to qualify for the Owner Occupied Program an individual must own and reside in their home, meet income guidelines, be current on property taxes, and the homes must have a need for rehabilitation. The home that is being rehabilitated cannot be a rental home. To celebrate the completion of these new Lockney homes, an open house was held at the home of Mildred Reagan. Mrs. Reagan says she is very excited about her new 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. "They tore down my old house. It was all beat up from hail and I couldn't afford to fix it up. Maintenance on it was more than I could handle." Mrs. Reagan has lived in Lockney since 1955. Tony and Ester Felan have lived in Lockney over 50 years. Mr. Felan is disabled and retired. "We will be moving in today as soon as we get the keys," said Mrs. Felan. "We will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas in the new house. We really have something to be thankful for." "Most of the homes that are rehabilitated belong to elderly people on fixed incomes," said Miller. "Over the years it becomes harder to keep up the maintenance on the home because of fixed incomes and rising costs." All of the $500,000 block grants have been committed for this cycle. Sixteen remain on the waiting list and will be notified when additional funds are made available.
Whirlwind's Successful Season Ends By Bill Gray The Panhandle Panthers advanced to the area round of the Class 2A Division II playoffs with a 28-21 bi-district decision over Floydada last Friday. The Whirlwinds completed the 2002 season with a memorable 8-3 overall record. The three losses (to Idalou, Lockney and Panhandle, all second-round playoff teams) were by a combined total of only 24 points. The Whirlwinds finished the year as one of the better Class 2A defensive units on the South Plains, allowing 251 yards total offense and 15 points-per-game for the 11-game campaign. Floydada also boasted one of the top Class 2A offensive squads in the area, averaging 308 yards total offense and 25 points-per-game for the 11 games. Panhandle improved to 9-2 for the year and will face Cisco, a 36-20 bi-district victor over Wichita Falls City View, on Saturday at Lubbock's Lowrey Field in an area game. Friona, District 5-2A's bi-district representative in the Class 2A Division I playoffs, fell 32-7 to Canadian and finished the season with a 7-4 record. Lockney defeated Stinnett-West Texas 34-13 in the bi-district round and will carry its 9-2 record and the banner of District 5-2A into the area round against Anson (a 19-14 winner over Quanah) on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mustang Bowl in Sweetwater. Panhandle brought an abundance of tradition to Wester Field in its first meeting against the Whirlwinds. Co-Champs of District 6-2A, the Panthers have a storied play-off history (including one stretch in the 1980s into the 1990s in which they appeared in the post-season 13 consecutive years). Their quarterback, Brock Sherwood, is the grandson of Greg Sherwood (long-time Plainview coach and later the Athletic Director of the Lubbock I.S.D.). A senior and Sherwood's teammate is receiver Rowdy Freeman (a grandson of the late Stocky Lamberson, long-time Panhandle coach). Although tradition plays a big part in a successful program, it is the play on the field that wins games, and Panhandle had the right plays at the right time for a victorious bi-district appearance. It was the kind of game that leaves hurt feelings in the hearts of Floydada's faithful - but it shouldn't. It was a game in which the Whirlwinds had their opportunities to win - but didn't. And, it was the kind of game that one team had to win - but neither team deserved to lose. "I'm just sorry we came up short...our kids really deserve more than that," said Floydada coach Lee Hurt. "Panhandle played great and you've got to give them credit." And a lot of that credit has to go to Brock Sherwood, the junior signal-caller who directed the Panthers on four impressive scoring drives - one per quarter. Sherwood finished with 287 yards of total offense, including 199 yards in the air. Until the game's final moments, the Whirlwinds made plays when they needed to and answered every Panhandle score with one of their own. Tyler Helms led the Whirlwind rushers with 11 carries for 63 yards and a score. He also hit five passes for 73 yards and a touchdown, but was intercepted twice - the second one in the game's final moments, virtually clinching the Panther victory. Chris Wickware scored once while rushing for 58 yards in 16 carries. Dustin Covington carried 9 times for 51 yards, Gerald Henderson had 5 carries for 53 yards, and Andrew Arvizu had 5 totes for 24 yards. Running out of the shotgun-spread offense all evening, Brock and Tyler Smith combined to rush for 61 yards in Panhandle's opening 10-play, 80-yard scoring drive. Smith picked up a key 3rd-down conversion with a 23-yard scamper to set up his own 1-yard scoring plunge. Sy Slover kicked his first of four point-afters and the Panthers were up 7-0 less than five minutes into the contest. The Whirlwinds responded quickly with a scoring drive of their own - a 70-yard, 8-play march, highlighted by a 35-yard pass down the middle from Tyler Helms to Brady Rainwater (who managed to grab the ball in the middle of triple-coverage). Chris Wickware carried the final two yards into the Panther end zone and Helms added the kick to knot the score at 7-all. After trading punts, the Panthers opened the second period by covering 70 yards in only four plays. A 32-yard pass from Brock to Caleb Coffman set up a 19-yard scoring romp by Erik Vance. Panhandle's 14-7 lead held until the end of the quarter. Floydada's only chance for a tie before halftime was stopped when Helms was intercepted by Victor Perez in the final seconds before intermission. Floydada opened the third quarter with a 13-play, 70-yard scoring march, which consumed over six minutes. The 'Winds converted three 3rd-down situations, with Helms setting up his 9-yard touchdown run with a nifty 18-yard run off the option. His conversion kick brought Floydada back into a 14-all tie. Coach Hurt commented, "Our offense clicked all night...we ran the plays that we worked on all week, and the kids did a great job of executing them." The see-saw battle continued. The Panthers countered by taking only five plays to cover the 80 yards, following Helms' third kickoff into Panhandle's end zone. A 61-yard pass from Sherwood to Neil Packard set up Tyler Smith's second score from a yard out, and Slover added the conversion to put the Panthers back into a 21-14 lead as the final period got underway. The Whirlwinds battled back into a 21-all tie in the first three minutes of the fourth quarter. Helms was 4-of-4 with passes to Rainwater (2), Dustin Covington and Jeremy Duran for a total of 37 yards during the 12 plays it took to cover 64 yards. The second pass of the drive to Rainwater covered 11 yards for the score and was Brady's 25th and final reception of the year. It was also Helms' 10th and final touchdown toss of the season. Following the ensuing kickoff, Panhandle set off on an impressive 80-yard march which turned out to be the winning drive. A 15-yard face mask penalty against the Whirlwinds aided the drive, and Sherwood hit five straight passes for 50 yards, capping the drive with a 9-yard scoring toss to Sy Slover. Coach Lee Hurt said, "Our defense played well all night, but there at the end we just never could come up with that big defensive play to stop them. We were close to breaking up or even intercepting a couple of those passes, but they executed well and made the plays when they had to." With almost six minutes remaining in the game, the Whirlwinds were poised to make another comeback, but a holding penalty on the kickoff pushed them deep into their own territory . Unable to move past their own 13-yard line, the 'Winds were forced into a punting situation. Helms had to sidestep a blocking back and shanked the punt, giving the visitors excellent field position. Floydada's defense held on fourth down, but there was little time for the offense to mount a scoring theat. Helms' first-down pass was intercepted by Panhandle's Chad Young near midfield. The Panthers managed one first down after that on a pass from Brokwood to Slover, and proceeded to run the remaining two minutes off the clock. Coach Hurt commented, "Our seniors are really down about it...you know the great effort they gave. "They've gotten our program started in the right direction again with their hard work and leadership...we will miss those seniors!" The coach added, "We're just so proud of the whole team...they worked hard all year, and never complained about anything. They came to workouts and always tried to do what the coaches told them to do. I am so proud of the way our kids act - both on and off the field!" Bill's Notes Yes, these seniors will be missed: Tyler Helms, Dustin Covington, Dustin Fincher, Andrew Arvizu, Chase Mitchell, Jacob Morales, Corey Hayter, Tanner Battey, Chris Wiley, Bryce Bowley, Jeremy Duran, and Brady Rainwater. It seems like only yesterday I was watching this bunch, as 7th graders, in their early games of school football. They have come a long way as a class, and they have truly been an inspiration to all of us who have followed Whirlwind football through the years. My hat is off to them for their accomplishments. They have been among the leaders in the past couple of years of bringing back the winning tradition at Floydada. They have helped raise the bar and paved the way for the future success of this program...it is up to the remaining under-classmen to "take the baton" and go from there. It has also been my indeed pleasure to watch and record just about every down of Whirlwind football these past years. I wouldn't take for the thrills and excitement these young athletes have given me. My sincere appreciation also goes to Coach Lee Hurt and his coaching staff for their many, many hours of hard work and dedication to our young student-athletes. They are an inspiration to our young people and instill work ethics and self-assurance. As our young men grow into maturity, they will look back upon their days as "Whirlwinds" with a great sense of pride. And, one more thing...I would be remiss in not extending my congratulations to Coach Joe Robertson and the Lockney Longhorns for their success this season. Good luck at Sweetwater this Saturday against Anson!!! Lockney Longhorns Defeat West Texas Comanches By Coach Edwards The Lockney Longhorns have been using a mistake free approach with this season's schedule. They believe if they do not make many mistakes then they will win no matter the opponent. As a matter of a fact, Lockney's opponents have averaged more total yards on the season, but the Longhorns have a plus 21 ratio on turnovers. Plus, they keep themselves in an appropriate position with a ground control offense by not making many mistakes like penalties. In other words, the Longhorns have been playing nearly perfect football, especially last Friday night, beating the West Texas Comanches 34-13 in the Bi-District game at Canyon. Lockney finished the game with only one penalty, in the last minute of the ball game, and no turnovers. On the other hand, West Texas kicked the ball around eight times losing it three of those eight. The Comanches also threw the two interceptions and had a couple of penalties called on them during crucial times. The Longhorns pounded their way down the field by running left, running right, and running up the middle. They did not throw one pass during the contest. One of the biggest keys of the game was the trust the offense had in the defense. "It is hard to stop these group of boys when they believe in each other so much," Coach Joe Robertson exclaimed. "Our defense played so well that it made my job easier on the offensive side. I did not mind punting on fourth and short a couple of times because our defense pretty much had those guys on the other side figured out. The boys carried out the game plan with excellence." The offense was a motoring just as well. The offensive line opened paths wide and long enough for the 'Horns to control the pace of the game. Mark Ford and Michael Rodriquez slithered their way through the trenches 207 of the 252 yards on the ground and four of the five touchdowns. Lockney's evening got off on the wrong foot when West Texas recovered an onside kick-off which started the game. West Texas was able to drive the ball down to Lockney's 20 yard line, but the drive ended on an interception by Cody Bayley. Seven plays later Lockney had a punt partially blocked giving the Comanches decent field position. However, West Texas put the ball on the ground and it was recovered by Todd Cotham. Cotham scooped it up and followed a wall of white jerseys to the end zone for a 29 yard touchdown. After a botched snap on the extra point, Ben Sherman found Mark Ford for the two-point conversion giving the Longhorns an 8-0 lead late in the first quarter. The next Comanche possession was a crucial one for the Longhorns. On the second play from scrimmage, West Texas' Chris Contreras broke loose and was headed for an apparent touchdown. But, Matt McPherson ran down Contreras bringing him down at the Longhorns 12 yard line. Five plays later, the Comanches missed a 25 yard field goal attempt giving the ball back to the Longhorns. Just seconds before the first half ended, West Texas scratched their way into the end zone. Jeremiah Kaslon busted through for a 25 yard touchdown run. The two-point attempt failed keeping the score 8-6 at the half. West Texas came out the second half on all cylinders. It took just four plays for Tyler Caffey to race to the end zone for a 70 yard touchdown run. Kaslon's point after was good giving the Comanches a 13-8 advantage with 10:54 remaining in the third quarter. The Longhorns were prepared to answer back on their next possession. Michael Rodriquez found a huge whole up the middle scoring from eight yards out. Jesus Rios' point after was no good, but the Longhorns got their "for good" lead back 14-13 with 7:59 remaining in the third quarter. West Texas fumbled on their next possession which was recovered by Lance Terrel giving the Longhorns good field position. However, Lockney turned the ball back over on downs at the Comanches four yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, Landon Schumacher knocked the ball loose and was recovered by Mark Ford at the Comanche two yard line. Ford then plunged his way for the two yard touchdown. Rios point after was good giving the Longhorns a 21-13 lead with 3:13 left in the third quarter. On the Comanches next possession, West Texas pulled a trick play out of their play book. The Comanches hid one of their receivers on their side lines legally. No one on Lockney's side had a clue. The Comanche receiver slipped passed all of the Longhorn defenders and was all alone. There was nothing but grass between him and the goal line. But the ball went through his arms to the ground giving the Longhorns a sigh of relief. The Comanche drive ended on turnover of downs after a huge sack by Jesus Rios. The Longhorns took the ball 10 plays on their next possession scoring on a one yard touchdown run by Michael Rodriquez. Rios point after was good increasing the Lockney lead 28-13 with 10:40 remaining in the fourth quarter. West Texas had a fake punt stuffed by Rios and Cotham on their next possession giving the ball back to Lockney. Eight plays later, Mark Ford scampered into the end zone for an eight yard touchdown run. The point after was no good giving the 'Horns a comfortable 34-13 lead with 2:40 remaining in the contest. Any hope for West Texas was halted by a Matt McPherson interception. The 'Horns ran the clock out and captured the schools fifth Bi-District Championship in school history. "Our boys seemed to get a little upset when West Texas took the lead and wanted no part of that," Coach Robertson said. "We played our hearts out and beat a very talented and classy school (West Texas)." Ford led all rushers with 27 carries and 162 yards. Ford finished the night with two touchdowns and 13 tackles. Michael Rodriquez also had a productive night scoring twice and rushing for 45 yards on 11 carries. Matt McPherson had an interception, a caused fumble and 2 tackles for a loss. Landon Schumacher had five solo tackles, two for a loss, and a caused fumble. Jeran Butler was in on seven tackles and caused a fumble. R.J.. finished the night with nine tackles and Cody Bayley recorded an interception. The Longhorns (9-2) will travel to Sweetwater on Saturday to play the Anson Tigers (7-4) in the State Area playoff game. Kick-off will be at 2 p.m at the Mustang Bowl.
WAYNE ALTON GOUND Funeral services were held for Wayne Alton Gound, 91, of Orange, California in Santa Ana, California and in Dallas. Burial was held in Dallas. Gound was born in Floydada to Walter Alford and Lula Miller Gound. His mother was the daughter of Robert Thornton and Mary Frances Miller who settled in Floyd county in 1889. His father was an early settler in Floyd county and moved here in 1900. As a boy, Wayne lived in Missouri, Colorado, California, and Floydada. He considered Floydada to be his home. After high school he worked for Arwin's Drug Store and while working there he took a home study course, passed the State examination, and became a licensed pharmacist in the State of Texas. On November 5, 1932 Wayne married Herma Lea Norman of Floydada. After working as a pharmacist in Floydada and Plainview, Wayne purchased a drug store in Big Springs. When Wayne retired from the drug store, he moved to the Dallas area. Herma Lea died December 31, 1986. Wayne moved to Orange, California and on January 26, 1991 married Merna Ellerd. He was living in Orange at the time of his death. Wayne is survived by his wife Merna; by his daughter,
Joyce Barnes; his son, Norman Gound; one sister, Velda
Louise Smith of Bakersfield, California; one brother, Edgar
Ray Gound of Las Vegas, Nevada; twelve grandchildren and
twenty great-grandchildren,
Graveside services were held at l:00 p.m. Monday at Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Richards of Trinity United Methodist Church officiated. A memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. Monday at Park Place Towers, 1300 S. Harrison. Alan Williamson officiated. Burial was under the direction of Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 Bell St. Mrs. Johnson was born November 26, 1912 to William Lucian and Lucy Ann (Casey) Thomas. She graduated from Lockney High School in 1930. She graduated from West Texas State College in 1938. She married Edwin Scott Johnson on November 23, 1938. They had twin sons Malcolm Thomas Johnson and Michael Richard Johnson, born May 11, 1943. Mrs. Johnson died Friday, November 8, 2002. She was a member of the Retired Texas Teachers Association. She was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 26, 2002. Survivors include two sones, Malcolm Thomas Johnson of Dayton, and Michael Richard Johnson and wife, Shirley, of Bedford; a sister Meda Ruth Watts of Floydada; a brother, W.L. Thomas of Lockney; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be made to BSA Hospice, 600 N. Tyler, Amarillo, Texas 79107 or Ware Memorial, 400 W. 14th Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79101. BETTY JUNE STAPLETON Services were held for Betty June Stapleton, 68, of North Richland Hills, at 4:00 p.m., November 7, 2002 in First United Methodist Church of Hurst. Burial was in Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery by Lucas Funeral Home of Hurst. She was born in Blue Ridge on April 19, 1934. She grew up in Lockney where she was active in all phases of academics and athletics in high school. She married Eddie Glen Holcomb. The family moved to Canyon where Betty was director of education for First Methodist Church of Canyon. She received her college degree from West Texas State University with a combined major in English and History. She taught English at Amarillo High School and established the humanities curriculum at AHS. After moving to Richland Hills, she married Bob Stapleton and continued her teaching career at LD Bell High School. Survivors include her husband, Bob; a son, Eddie Glen Holcomb, Jr.; two brothers, Terry Clark and Kenneth Clark; and two grandchildren, Brandon Holcomb, and Travis Holcomb. The family suggests memorials to the Leukemia Society, research department, 12850 Spurling Drive, Dallas, Texas 75230. JANN WILSON Funeral services were held for Jann Wilson, 44, of Plainview at 2:00 p.m. November 11, 2002 in the Lemons Memorial Chapel, Plainview. The Rev. Don Robertson of College Heights Baptist Church officiated. Burial was in Plainview Cemetery under the direction of Lemon Funeral Home of Plainview. Mrs. Wilson was born April 14, 1958 in Plainview. She was married to Dwight Wilson on October 31, 1998. She died Saturday, November 9, 2002 at her residence. She graduated from Plainview High School and South Plains College School of Nursing. She moved to Lockney in 1996. Survivors include her husband Dwight; one stepdaughter, Brandie Amador of Kress; two sons, Michael Wardlow and Chase Wilson of Plainview; two nieces, Cerissa and Kailey Wardlow, also of Plainview and three grandchildren. Family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or any Hospice Organization.
Dear Editor, I should never be surprised at the willingness of our community to pull together for a worthy cause. For the past several years the Lockney PTO has been raising money for new playground equipment. The funds were raised, the planning was done, the equipment was ordered and received, and finally, through the efforts of many, the new playground became a reality this past weekend. Dozens of parents and volunteers worked diligently and selflessly to help the children of Lockney have a fun and safe place to play. Thank you to all who helped. If I began to individually name every person that had a hand in the project, I would certainly leave someone out, (the list is huge). However, I would like to mention three very special people who made the dream a reality. Ed Marks was the foreman on the job site. He decoded the plans and helped the rest of us to know what to do. He even prayed over the project and the workers before work began. Michealle Stennett and Victory Stewart have been working on the project for several years. The amount of time and effort they put in on the project is unbelievable. Our school will forever be in their debt. I encourage people of the Lockney community to pat these people on the back and let them know that they are appreciated. I'm proud to be part of a place where people give so freely. Sincerely, Phil Cotham Principal Lockney Elementary
Dear Editor, Floydada Rotarians want to express appreciation to all who had a part in the Veterans' Day Memorial Dedication. You who had the vision and devoted yourselves to carrying this plan to completion should be proud, as we are proud of you. We are blessed by your dream and now have a unique memorial for all generations to enjoy. Thank you Skyler, 4-H students, leaders and families and the many others who contributed. We are all inspired by your tribute. Floydada Rotary Club
Dear Editor, Not once in my entire life have I ever been so prompted to write a letter to an editor, however due to the events of this past week, I do feel so inclined. In reference to whether Floydada and Lockney share co-championship of District 5-2A, I do feel that it had gotten completely out of control. I do feel if the adult or adults involved would stay out of it the kids would be fine, however I do think that some people would like to keep the so called "animosity" stirred up between the two towns. Having been raised here in Floydada, we all shared the rivalry between the two towns in earlier years and had fun doing so. I do feel however certain one or ones are stirring the pot for their own sakes. I have also watched two bands join together to play for the beautiful memorial service November 11, two towns of 4-H young men and women sit together on the stage that day and display their pride in Floyd County. I have watched two towns pull together for the Floyd County Centennial, and thus opening doors that eventually built the stately building between the two towns that each community has been able to come together and enjoy. Bill and I are members of the Emmaus community which has many members from both towns, and we feel equal love for all of it's members, even if they wear green or red. I have been a music teacher in Floydada for many years and have several precious youngsters and adults that live in Lockney in my studio. I value each one as an individual, not where they attend school. Mrs. Lucy Dean Record and I have enjoyed a good working relationship as music educators for many years. Our common goal is to teach these youngsters regardless of what school they attend. In summation, I plead with the adults of Floyd county to remember that we are Christians first and Floyd county residents second and to act like it. Respectfully Submitted, Dell Gray
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By Ken Towery Big things going on, finally. The Senate has approved, by an overwhelming vote, the Homeland Security Bill, the net effect of which will be the consolidation of many separate and disparate agencies of the Federal Government into one giant Department, which is supposed to have the nation's security in mind. Bush, it is reported, is anxious to sign the measure. It was a good day's work, in our opinion. The only thing that has held it up, has been the Democratic party's insistence that labor union demands be met. In the end Mr. Bush got just about what he wanted, the ability to move people around without being forced to get union approval before he makes the move. Most of the objections to the bill revolved around turf. There should have been no fundamental objection to the measure, since the primary purpose for the various agencies existence in the first place should have been the security of the nation, rather than the security of government workers. The devil is in the details, of course, so we'll have to see how it works. We'll have to see, for instance, if the INS changes its attitude just because it is now answering to a different top boss. As long as the President, and top corporate CEO's, think illegal immigration is acceptable, there probably won't be much change in that particular operation, but if they are really concerned with the security of the nation, there will be change. Too, the UN Inspectors are back in Iraq, and Iraq says they are welcome. Iraq says it will abide by the UN resolution calling on it to reveal whether it has "weapons of mass destruction." So far, so good. Then there's the little matter of "no fly zones," over portions of Iraq. The argument seems to be over whether the so-called "no fly zones" are creatures of the United Nations, or whether they were established unilaterally by the US and Britain. The UN says one thing, the Bush Administration says another. In a world where might makes right, there can be small doubt about who will prevail in the final analysis. We suspect the no fly zones will remain, at least for a while. And while the world is focused on what might happen in Iraq, and where Osama bin Laden is holed up, the Israeli's are set to choose a new leader, which will probably be a reincarnation of the present. In the meantime, the killings continue, the bulldozing continues, the construction of new Jewish settlements continue, and Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell, along with a host of American t.v. preachers, hit the airways, completely in unison, urging their followers to send money to Israel. Evidently, the billions in tax dollars flowing from America to Israel is not enough. Not enough, obviously, to suit Robertson and Falwell. Closer to home, Rep. Larry Combest of Lubbock has announced he will resign his seat in Congress to spend more time with his family. Combest announced his pending resignation after ushering through Congress a new farm bill that will influence the economy of agriculture for the next ten years. We'll have more to say about his service later, but for now we will say he was a good Representative in Congress, and he will be missed. And still closer to home, the cotton strippers are back in the fields. The wether holds, bright and sunny. This may not be the best of times, but is better than some.
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FOR SALE--SWEET POTATOES 6 miles north of Flomot. Joe Edd Helms - Call 469-5387.
ALPHATEX KENNEL, AIKEN, TEXAS offers superior quality AKC Registered, DNA Certified Collies, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds. Puppies and stud service available. 806-652-3458 or 806-292-5348.
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.
WILL HIRE OUT for housecleaning. Call 983-3878.
CHRISTMAS WRAPPING--Shirtbox and small - $3.00, larger - $4.00. Call Shondra Kidd - 652-1100.
DO YOU NEED HELP doing your ironing. Call 983-5755.
LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING-Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
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