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WINDS AND
HORNS MATCH-UP IN DISTRICT AND RIVAL GAME--The Floydada
Whirlwinds came out on top of the Lockney Longhorns in the
January 24th game played at the Whirlwind Gymnasium. The
game ended with a score of 62-65. In this photo Longhorn
Cagen Cummings works to cover Whirlwind David Rodriguez.
AMERICAN
VISION AWARD WINNER--FHS student Chelsea Kirk won the
American Vision Award with her "Picasso Inspired" ceramic in
the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition sponsored
by Wayland Baptist University in Plainview. Out of 1400
pieces of art submitted from 20 counties in the South Plains
Area, Kirk was one of only 5 to be selected for the American
Vision Awards.
"WE CARE"--The
NHS at Lockney High School has started a "We Care" project
that encourages High School students to write to former
Lockney High students who are presently active in military
service. The students would like the community to bring them
snapshots (that will be copied and returned to the owner).
Include with the photograph the year the person graduated
and an address (no email). Posters are being made and put up
on the walls in the hallways. "Letters will be written and
packages will be sent to let them know we care about what
they are doing for our country," said NHS Sponsor Lou
Burleson. Please bring the pictures and address to the
Lockney High School office. Pictured here are NHS members
Amanda Hancock (left) and Paul Amador (right).
DONKEYS TEAMMATES in the Donkey Basketball Game played in the old Longhorn Gym, Sunday, January 26, had minds of their own. The donkeys either had to be dragged across the court (below) to retrieve a basketball, or their riders had to dig in their tennis shoes (above) to try and make their donkeys stand in one place (such as under the basket). The donkeys had obviously played this game many times and seem to enjoy the pandemonium they caused.
The dwindling amount of volunteers could call an end the Floyd County Fair this year. A meeting will be held February 3, at the Unity Center, to discuss the problem of volunteer help, and if enough people do not show up to volunteer their time the Fair will be canceled. "We need volunteers desperately," said Fair President Charlene Brown, of Floydada. "We need help before the Fair, during the Fair, and after the Fair. Volunteers need to be around to answer questions throughout the four days of the Fair. "There is not a lot of physical labor but there is some set-up that needs to be done and light clean-up afterwards. "We need help showing vendors where to set up and we need help with judging the different divisions." According to Brown the ideal amount of people needed to make the job "easy" would be 30-40 people. "Last year we put the Fair on with 9 volunteers--and we had to take time off from work be out there all the time." Brown said the date has not been set for this year's Fair because the Fair Board is waiting to hear back from a carnival. "Once they tell us if and when they can come, then we will set the date," said Brown. "People need to start getting ready for the Fair and make sure their items are getting prepared for the competitions." Brown said if anyone is interested in being a volunteer but can't come to the meeting, they should call Charlene Brown at 983-2618; Elaine LaBaume, at 983-3524 or 983-3334; or Gail DuBois, at 983-2991. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. at the Unity Center, February 3.
LOCKNEY LADYHORNS DEFEATED THE LADYWINDS on Friday, January 24, at the Whirlwind Gym, by a score of 49-39. Lady Wind Ragan Beedy (14) is shown guarding Lady Horn Janee Hrbacek (21). Leading scorers were: Lockney: Hrbacek, 12 points; Cuellar, 11 points; Floydada: Beedy, 10 points; Yannis, 10 points. Lockney's record is 20-7; district 7-0. Floydada's record is 8-16; district 3-4.
Obituaries J. HOWARD COOPER Services for J. Howard ("J.H.") Cooper, 91, long-time resident of Ruidoso were held on Monday, January 20, at the First Baptist Church in Ruidoso. The Rev. Wayne Joyce officiated, and Rev. Tim Gilliland assisted. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruidoso. Mr. Cooper was born the first of thirteen children on August 6, 1911, to James Elbert and Maude Frances White Cooper at Rayburn, Arkansas. He moved with his family to Quitaque in 1926. He married Mary Louise Marr on August 15, 1933 at Quitaque. The couple left Quitaque in 1937 and lived off and on in Ruidoso for the next 68 years. He and Mary Louise were charter members of the First Baptist Church of Ruidoso. He first worked in logging, then worked briefly as a carpenter in constructing Fort Bliss. In 1941, they moved to Roswell where Mr. Cooper worked as a carpenter in building Walker Air Base. They moved to Lockney in 1943, where he worked as a carpenter, FHA building inspector, and insurance agent as a partner with Louise in the insurance agency they set up. In 1960, he and Mary Louise returned to Roswell, then returned to Ruidoso in 1963 and opened the J.H. Cooper Insurance Agency in Gateway. He retired in 1974 due to poor health. After his health improved, he worked in several capacities until he fully retired in the late 1980's. Mr. Cooper had no formal education past tenth grade; however, he was an avid reader and learned mathematics, surveying, carpentry, and insurance regulations on his own and through experience. Preceding Mr. Cooper in death were his wife of almost 69 years on May 27, 2002; his parents; two sisters; and four brothers. Survivors include his daughter, Carol Schultheis, of Austin; two grandsons, Michael and Jeremy Schultheis of Austin; a great-granddaughter, Daisy Schultheis of Austin; three sisters, Relda Anne Lumpkin of Amarillo; Vera Wood of Ruidoso; Wilma Van Meter of Hobbs, New Mexico; three brothers, Ross Cooper of Lockney; Lee Cooper of Georgetown, and Pete Cooper of Jal, New Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom thought of Howard and Mary Louise as grandparents. Pallbearers were Michael and Jeremy Schultheis, Lee Cooper, Bob Van Meter, Jim Wood, Pete Cooper, and Kevin Smith. Arrangements were under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso. The family suggests memorials be made to the Elaine Hardy Scholarship Fund, % Glenda Ford, P.O. Box 823, Lockney, Texas, 79241. CAPTOLA GRAVES Graveside services for Captola Graves, 84, of Canyon were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2003. reverend Anthony Sisemore, pastor of First Baptist church of Floydada, officiated. Burial was n the Floydada Cemetery under the direction of Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. Mrs. Graves died January 27, 2003, at Canyon. She was born on October 2, 1918 in Hall County, Texas to Judge Allen and Lelia Lytle Baskin. She married Oscar Richard "Dick" Graves in Floydada on March 12, 1936. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1954. She moved to Canyon in 1987. She was employed by Puralator Courier in Amarillo before her retirement. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Canyon and the Mary Sunday School Class. Survivors include a daughter, Gerry Taylor and husband, Bill of Hereford; a son, Richard Graves and wife, Georgie of Canyon; three grandchildren, Mike Hill, Brooke Taylor and Scott Graves. JOSE LUIS MARTINEZ Graveside services for Jose Luis Martinez, infant son of David Martinez and Oralia Gonzalez Martinez, of Floydada were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2002 in the Floydada Cemetery. Reverend Philip DeFreitas officiated. Burial was under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. He was still-born on January 22, 2003 at University Medical Center in Lubbock. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Ismael Martinez and a maternal grandfather, Luis Gonzalez. Survivors include his parents; a paternal grandmother, Lila Martinez of Floydada; a maternal grandmother, Amelia Torrez of Mexico; a brother, Arnoldo Martinez of Floydada; numerous aunts and uncles, Elva Martinez and Tony and Shelly Martinez and family, all of Dougherty; Elda and Arnoldo Gonzalez and family, Robert Martinez and family and Johnny Joe Martinez, all of Floydada; Julio and Graciela Gonzalez and family and Emiliano Gonzales, all of Mexico; and Yolanda Gonzalez and family, all of Juarez, Mexico.
The past two weeks have been spent back and forth to Austin to be with my dad (Mr. Lamplighter). He had quadruple bypass surgery and a pacemaker put in. After two weeks in the hospital, he finally made it out this week. (He had wonderful doctors and great care at Seaton Hospital). My trips to Austin are always educational. I like the city. If I had to live in a big city--Austin would be the one I would probably choose. As my son gets older he notices more on his trips to Austin. He sees more traffic-more "Peace" signs-more tatoos--more tie dyed shirts--more panhandlers--more hippies--and more winos on the street corners. After each trip he is more glad to get back to Lockney. Life is different in Austin. On this trip I saw a story in the Austin paper, about reality TV show. The headline said, "Viewer shift will write new reality for TV, executives say." Bill Carter, of the New York Times wrote the story. The story said, "Executives from all four major networks watched in awe as reality shows won 15 of 18 half-hour time periods".... "The success of shows such as 'American Idol', 'The Bachelorette', and 'Joe Millionaire', is so impressive that numerous executives said they are ready to embrace plans for a radical restructuring of the network TV business. "Not only will reality shows continue to flood network schedules next fall, but TV executives are also predicting an end to the traditional TV season." Repeats will be banished. The introduction of new shows will be staggered. "There also could be fewer orders for dramas and comedies, with the resulting shrinking of jobs for writers and actors." The executives are also looking for ways for people to quit skipping the commercials after they tape a show on TV. The networks can now integrate the selling of the products into the shows themselves. "Ford Motor Co., and Coca-Cola, for example, are two of the advertisers that have paid millions of dollars to have their logos prominently displayed in episodes of 'American Idol'". Before I give my opinion--that nobody asked for--I've got to admit that I've never liked reality shows. I watch TV to escape and not think. I love comedy and unrealistic action movies. The problem I have with reality shows is the TV executives who make them up. There is no doubt in my mind their version of reality is not my version of reality. Young people who are still developing their thoughts on life are highly influenced by what Mr. TV executive tells them life is supposed to be like. The family life of "The Osbournes" played out on TV is a good example. Vulgar language by mom and dad and kids was the norm. Dinner table conversation was highlighted with every other word being a word that my mother would still wash my mouth out for saying. Interviews on the streets with children shocked me. Kids would say things such as, "I like the show. It makes me realize they are normal people and now I know that my family and I are normal too." As far as the "cupid shows" go--is it normal to pick you wife, or girlfriend, in a line-up? Are you supposed to pick a mate based on looks or money? Is that reality? Are people supposed to be paraded around in front of judges, like animals in a stock show? Is it real to have a camera in every room in a house to see how complete strangers behave with each other--and who will bed the other first? Is it real to go to an island and introduce couples to actors (i.e. prostitutes) who have been hired for the sole purpose to tear apart the relationships of the guests? See what you have been missing by not watching reality shows. See what you will be seeing more of. The news article quoted an executive as saying there will be as least 10 reality shows on fall network schedules. ABC has bought the rights for a new version of the British TV hit, "Wife Swap", in which families exchange mothers for two weeks. (My husband and son would wish for a mom that looked like Shania Twain). Maybe if I got "Rosanne" to come live in my house for two weeks, my family might like me better. Personally I can't think of another family I would want to live with, but I admit that I would like to have a "wife" move in. She could cook, clean, pay bills, work, and run errands--for free. Never mind--I forgot--this is supposed to be reality.
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR COMPUTER? Troubleshooting, upgrade or repairs. Mac or PC. Call 806-983-6306.
39.5 ACRES--Ideal location south of town. Call 903-334-9361.
Floydada TRAILER HOUSE for sale or rent. Call 983-5737 or 983-2781.
Lockney FOR RENT--Clean, furnished apartment. Water and trash collection included. Call Barker Realty - 652-2642.
DRIVEWAY SALE--Sunday, 1:30 p.m. -??. 121 Mae Avenue. Barstools, bedspreads, women's clothes and miscellaneous.
GRAZING WANTED--Graze-out wheat and/or grass. Call 292-9723 or 983-5431.
HELP WANTED--Apply in person. Main Street Pizza. 220 S. Main, Lockney.
$MANAGER TRAINEE$ - $525/week average. Call 766-7175.
NEWLY REMODELED 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage, central heat/air. Located in South Plains, Texas. $32,000.00. No owner finance. Call 806-697-2631 (9-5) or 986-6013 (after 6 p.m.), Rhonda.
3-2-2, FIREPLACE, CENTRAL HEAT/AIR, new roof, fence, landscaped with sprinkler system. Great location. Call 983-5720.
FOR SALE--Brick 3-2-2, fireplace, sprinkler. Nice neighborhood. 804 Cedar. Day 983-3360, night 983-3390 or 983-5555.
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, CARPORT, storage building, applicances included. South Plains, Texas. $10,000.00. Call 806-697-2631 (9-5 p.m.)/after 6:00 p.m. call 983-6013.
COUNTRY HOME ON 2 ACRES, 3 miles east Highway 70. Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, fireplace, living, dining, den, office, utility, basement, 2 patios and shop. Call 983-2938 or 983-3786.
COUNTRY BEAUTY! Country property with everything you always wanted. Three bedrooms, two baths, basement and recently remodeled. Located on 3 acres with a barn, corrals and just 6 minutes from town. Call for an appointment to see! Jones Enterprises at 983-2151.
HOUSE FOR SALE--3 bedroom, 1 bath. Central heat/air. Shop. Near schools. 323 W. Jeffie. Serious inquiries only. Call 1-479-474-6010.
I'm mad....at banks who don't give house loans because of bad credit, problems or new employment. I do, Call L.D. Kirk, Homeland Mortgages, 254-947-4475.
LOST--W. Washington Street, Lockney. Female Blue Heeler puppy. Call 296-8183 or 652-3163.
HOT! HOT! HOT! Spice up 2003. Sell AVON. To buy or sell call Darlene 652-2029 I.R.
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.
TIME TO SPRAY YARDS FOR WEEDS--Call Emert Spraying Service. Call 806-839-1509, Hale Center. \ LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
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LOCKNEY
ALL REGION BAND--Earning places on the All Region Band were
Lockney High School and Junior High students: (back row,
l-r) Lauren Stewart, Ryker Cabler, Rion Aufill, Landon
Cotham, D.J. Hernandez, J.W. McPherson, Mario Camacho, Tyson
Carthel, Rusty Keaton, Garrett Mathis, Addie Foster; (middle
row, l-r) Erin Mangold, Brandon Wilson, Benita Valles,
Kendra Hooten, Ky Reagan, Marti Noland, Vilma Perales, Annie
Reecer, Danny Cervantes; (front, l-r) Bryan Cooper, Desiree
DeLeon, Jackson Taylor, Tyler Kidd, Will Foster, Brittan
Golden, Hannah Rockwell, and Jessica Ochoa. Not pictured
were James Orr, Michelle Fierros, Jay Ragland, and Zach
Montandon. J.W. McPherson was also named to the Region 16
Honor Band.