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IT'S PLANTING TIME IN FLOYD COUNTY--Randy Bertrand was seen planting cotton on his farm south of Floydada, Tuesday morning. According to Floyd County Agent J.D. Ragland, "We are expecting about 90,000 to 100,000 acres of cotton to be planted in Floyd County this year. The majority of producers are planting now because the soil moisture is good from the recent rains. The daytime heat will help the seeds germinate in seven days. The pre-watered acreage is in excellent shape, but we will need more rain soon." Residential Appraisal Rates Up Floyd County residents are receiving notices in the mail of an increase in their residential values. The increase has moved some citizens to encourage a challenge by the taxing entities. "Residential values will be increased in 2002 due to the State Property Value Study which showed the values in this county were running low on some classifications of residential properties," said Chief Appraiser Sheila Faulkenberry. According to Faulkenberry the State study indicated that the local values were low on most residential properties. "There have been people upset to see their property values increase," said Faulkenberry. "However, our appraisals have been running 80-85% of what citizens are selling their property for. There has been no one who has come into my office that has said they would sell their house for what we have it currently appraised at. "The State Controller wants us to stay as close to market value as we can," said Faulkenberry. "If we go too low then the state could withhold funds from the school districts." The tax appraisal office only sets the value, and the taxing entities set the tax rate for that value. The Appraisal District is required by the State Controller's office to set the value at 100%. While residential values in Floyd County have gone up, the agriculture values have dropped $15-$25 per acre. The drop in agriculture values will bring a loss of 6 million dollars in appraised value to the school districts and 11 million to the County. The cities would gain 3-4 million in value with residential appraisals increasing. Your taxes could remain the same if the city dropped their tax rate. "It is not right for the land and business owner to pay 100% of appraised value and the residential value be so low," said Faulkenberry. Even with the increase in appraised value, taxing entities still have a choice in how high they set the tax rate. For instance, if the school district (or any other entity) dropped their tax rate, a homeowner could pay the same amount of taxes. A tax rate of $1.40 for $1 million dollar value on property, would raise the same amount of money for a taxing entity as 70¢ on the same property value that had been re-evaluated to $2 million. With the increase in appraised value the taxing entity could drop their effective tax rate to raise the same amount of money. If you are 65 years or older, it doesn't matter what the appraised value is--your school taxes are frozen and you will not see an increase there. Although appraised value cannot go up more than 10% each year for any residential property, the schedules are only looked at every 3 years on residential property. Therefore, at the end of 3 years you value could increase 30%. Faulkenberry says the appraisals were very thorough this year. "We looked at every single piece of property in the county and took pictures. Those pictures were then put on our computer." Floydada resident Hulon Carthel has taken exception to the rise in appraisal value and has started a drive to have citizens urge challenges by the taxing entities. "The State should not have the right to come in here and tell us what our appraisals should be," said Carthel. "The taxing entities set their own tax rates and if they need more money then they should take the responsibility to raise their own individual taxes."
Floydada Chamber Gets Web Site The Floydada Chamber of Commerce now has a website at: www.floydadachamber.com If you have a web site and you are a chamber members, the chamber wants your address so you can be "linked up". If you have a web site that would benefit Floydada, call Hernandez at 983-3434.
Payne and Castaneda Win Silver Jenna Payne and Jessica Castaneda, the Lady Winds Tennis Doubles Team, will be bringing home a silver medal from the State UIL 2A Girls Doubles Match in Austin. The girls advanced to playoffs and lost to the gold medal winners: Gentry Newman and Christina Redish, of El Dorado, 6-2, 6-5. We will have more on the story next week.
Smith Elected Cotton Inc. Chairman By Darwin Robinson Floyd County farmer, Eddie Smith, has recently been elected chairman of Cotton, Inc., which is a national organization with an agenda to promote and improve American cotton. Smith farms in southern Floyd County on the family farm. He is the third generation to continue in the farming industry. "We are farming enough acres to keep us busy and cotton is our main cash crop," Smith said. "We do have some irrigated and dryland milo, dryland wheat, and we do run some cattle." Smith has been associated with Cotton Incorporated since 1992. Smith stated, "Cotton, Inc. is the research and promotion company of U.S. cotton growers. We are funded by the assessments paid by cotton growers and importers, which is five tenths of one percent of the value of the bale, plus one dollar a bale. It is a nonprofit corporation and basically has four standing committees. "One is the consumer committee where you see the advertising on television. Another one is global marketing where we are trying to market U.S. cotton around the world. "Another committee is in textile research where we actually work with textile industries on problems they have in trying to spin yarn with cotton. If they are having a particular problem, then we will go into the textile mill and work with them. And we do research with different types of weaving which is advantageous to the textile mill." Smith continued, "The fourth main standing committee we have is in ag research where we are doing a lot of research on different things we are involved with in agriculture. Probably one of the main things we are pushing right now is seed breeding. We feel, as cotton producers, we don't like what we are seeing going on in seed breeding, where it looks like a monopoly is trying to be formed. "We want to go out and try to recapture and maybe speed up the process of cotton breeding. We want those characteristics that are beneficial and profitable to the cotton grower and get them to the grower faster. "The standard ways of doing it are fine, but they are slow. We are just trying to speed up that process. We are trying to shorten the period of time from when a new cotton is developed and when it reaches the grower. Right now it is about a five to seven year window and we would like to shorten that down to two or three years. This is a joint venture with the seed companies and the cotton growers," Smith added. Smith said the main goal of Cotton, Inc. right now is to try to hold on to the sixty percent of the fiber/fabric market. Smith explained, "For example, when you go into a clothing store, we want to make sure the cotton shirt is a 60/40 percent blend of cotton. We would like it to be 100 percent cotton." Concerning alternative crops Smith said, "What works one year may not work the next year, so cotton is our primary crop. The new farm bill will give us some relief. I don't think it was the best it could have been, but then it wasn't the worst either." Due to the low cotton prices and high expenses, Smith said, "We don't cut back so much on irrigation as we do on some of the variable costs that we have. We feel like we still need to fertilize and irrigate and cut back some on labor. We try not to overfertilize. "It is tough farming today," Smith added. "We had an excellent cotton program before 1995. We lost a lot of our advantages over other commodities whenever they did the Freedom of the Farm (bill). That was one of the main things we were working with on this new farm bill. We were trying to regain some of things that we had lost. "I don't believe it (the Freedom of the Farm bill) caused us to over produce in the United States. I think it is because we are in a global market now. There are a lot of factors that we, as U.S. farmers, cannot control, such as the value of the dollar, the value of man-made fibers, and how they fluctuate up and down," Smith concluded. Documentary on LISD Drug Testing Battle Is Now Complete The PBS documentary, Larry v. LISD, exploring the controversy over LISD's drug policy has been completed and will make it's festival premier at the Dallas Video festival, May 17. The documentary,which was two years in the making, is produced by Mark Birnbaum Productions and KERA in Dallas. The documentary was the brainchild of Slaton resident Jim Schermbeck who followed the news of the drug testing controversy through the Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, and other media outlets. Shermbeck approached his friend, producer Mark Birnbaum, of Dallas, with the idea of making a documentary about Larry Tannahill and his stand against LISD's mandatory drug testing policy of all Junior High and High School students. Birnbaum liked Shermbeck's idea and the two then made their pitch to KERA station in Dallas. KERA also liked the idea and gave their blessings. Shermbeck and Birnbaum then approached ITVS (Independent Television Service) which is funded by the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. "The original idea was for it to be a courtroom film," said Shermbeck. "We thought we would film the trial. CPB approved a grant and KERA matched the grant, in kind, with personnel, some equipment, and service." Schermbeck and Birnbaum arrived in Lockney in August of 2000 at the height of media interest in Lockney and the drug testing policy. "We got there at the crest of the first wave of media attention," said Schermbeck. "We showed up right after a story appeared in the 'Spin' magazine.That was not a popular article-I would characterize the Spin story as 'swarmy'. "It was hard for the community to look at us with fresh eyes. They were skeptical." The plan of action for Shermbeck and Birnbaum was simple. They would capture the "feel" of the community by making themselves part of whatever event was going on in Lockney. The filmmakers were seen constantly in Lockney for more than a year. They filmed school board meetings, football games, basketball games, stock shows, Holiday Affair, etc. They talked to approximately 70 people and filmed over 117 hours of tape. "We tried to show up at as many different things as possible," said Schermbeck. "People saw we were still hanging around. After awhile we became a fixture. People started coming up to us--they got more comfortable with us. They could tell we weren't a hit and run operation--like they had been subjected too." "We had to prove we weren't like everybody else," said Birnbaum. "We kept showing up and showing up. It finally got to the point where people were asking, 'Why aren't they at this football game?' I began to feel fairly welcomed." Both Schermbeck and Birnbaum are happy with the finished product. For Birnbaum the project was a "process of discovery". For Shermbeck it was a "dream come true". "I had very little experience with small town life," said Birnbaum. "Getting to know Lockney was an educational experience for me. Getting to know the people like Lisa Mosley, John Quebe, Dan Smith, and Larry Tannahill and his family rates high among my experiences--and setting all that against 4th Amendment issues was pretty heady stuff. "I came to know the concerns the parents in Lockney were facing--or at least thought they were facing, and the lengths they were willing to go to protect their children. I came to understand what was really at stake for Larry and his relationship with his son. "This had all the basic elements of a good story and one that stands as a clear example for people all across the country of how communities face issues like these." A Fort Worth native, Schermbeck had just moved to Slaton when he got involved in this film. Although Schermbeck had participated in other film projects this was the first time he had ever gotten "this involved in the creative process of a film." "This was a chance to do what I've always wanted to do--film and video work. It was funny to me that I had to leave Fort Worth and move to Slaton before my dream came true." Schermbeck says that getting to know Lockney helped him appreciate his move to the South Plains. "I wasn't thrilled to leave Fort Worth and move to Slaton--but traveling up and down FM 400 to work on this film made me appreciate the landscape. I got introduced to the land while I was making a film about people making their living off the land. I've come to appreciate the country--the colors and the thunderstorms. I filmed it through all the seasons and it made me appreciate my new home." Schermbeck says the story of the drug testing controversy sold itself. "It was a great story," said Schermbeck. "When we first got to Lockney we first interviewed Larry Tannahill and then we had to go to San Francisco and show the tape right away. We had a 3 page pitch." This first presentation was approved and Schermbeck and Birnbaum were given a green light to continue with the project. "A lot of people were interviewed that are not in this film, "said Schermbeck. "There was a time and story consideration. We had to shoot 112 hours of film and edit down to the facts and the chronology. It took us 5 months just to edit. "We interviewed around 70 people and we had to pick the best comments said in the least amount of time. We had to find the best and tie it into our story and there were certain roles that had to be filled--parents, teachers, students, school board, folks in town. I hope people who were interviewed and not on the film aren't disappointed-but if you weren't on the film I hope your viewpoints were represented." Birnbaum and Schermbeck both felt, at times, that they spent more time in Lockney than they did at home. "Southwest Airlines got to where they knew me," said Birnbaum. "I appreciate the fact that Dairy Queen and Ramirez Restaurant kept us alive," said Schermbeck. "There is something special about Lockney," said Schermbeck. "It got to me. Lockney has a lot of community spirit. I hope the people in town treasure that and work to keep it alive." Larry v. Lockney will be presented at the five day World Festival Premier in the Dallas Theater Center, May 17th. "People from all over the world present their work here," said Birnbaum. "You will see stuff that you'll never see anywhere else." After the film there will be a panel discussion. Taking the stage will be some of the film' major players--Lisa Mosley, John Quebe, Larry Tannahill, and Birnbaum and Schermbeck. The group will then take questions from the audience for 30 minutes. Both Birnbaum and Schermbeck expressed their hope that the town of Lockney would feel the documentary was fair to both sides of the issue. "I hope the town feels like we did right by them," said Birnbaum. "I stand by my promise that I made to the school board--that I would show the film in town if they wanted. I will stand by the screen and let them take their best shots." Schermbeck and Birnbaum believe comments they have gotten from both sides of the issue show that both sides of the story were presented well. "Whatever position you have going in," said Schermbeck, "I hope this film make you ask harder questions about the way you feel." According to Birnbaum the broadcasting plans for the movie have not been settled yet. However there will be a North Texas broadcast in June. "We will show it in Dallas in June to coincide with the Supreme Courts decision on the Oklahoma drug testing case," said Birnbaum. "This is virtually identical to what happened in Lockney. A parent sued the Tecumsi, Oklahoma ISD over their mandatory drug testing policy. The parent won in the Federal District Court and the School appealed. He then won in the 5th Circuit Court and the school appealed. Now it has been argued before the Supreme Court, by Graham Boyd, representing the ACLU. Boyd was Larry Tannahill's co-counsel. Copies of the film can be purchased for $19.99 from Mark Birnbaum Productions, 13321 Purple Sage, Dallas, TX., 75240.
FHS Presents Awards to Seniors Floydada High School students were recognized for their accomplishments at the annual awards ceremony, May 2, 2002. Recognized were Who's Who and Mr. and Mrs. FHS. Scholarships were also presented. Mr. and Miss FHS honors were given to Tara Williams and T.J. Fuller. First runners-up were Marisa Barrientos and Adam Arvizu. Second runners up were Trisha Coursey and Corey Hurt. Mr. and Miss FHS are senior students selected by the entire student body. Students were also chosen by the faculty to be a part of Who's Who. Students are chosen for the special qualities of good citizenship, scholastic effort, cooperation, dedication, school spirit, and leadership. Students chosen were: Jessica Castaneda, Tara Williams, Abbigail Horn, Rebecca Warren, Erin Houchin, Jenna Payne, Jurahee Jones and Robin Kirk. Jessica Castaneda is the daughter of Yolanda Castaneda. She has been a member of the Lady Winds basketball and cross-country teams for 4 years, and was a state qualifier in doubles competition in tennis this year. She has been a cheerleader for 2 years and has been senior class president. She plans on joining the Marine Corps and eventually becoming a lawyer. Tara Williams is the daughter of Monte and Kellie Williams. She was inducted into NHS last year and was senior class reporter. She is the captain of the Whirlwind Cheerleading squad and participated in basketball, cross-country and track. She was named Fighting Whirlwind in track, and Most Valuable Defensive player in basketball in 2001. She is a member of the Academic All-State Basketball team. She plans on attending Texas Tech to study architecture and civil engineering. Abbigail Horn is the daughter of Wendell and Jennifer Horn. She was a regional qualifier in UIL for the last two years, a member of NHS, and a cheerleader. She was also NHS outstanding freshman and won the Celebration of Educational Excellence award for 3 years. She was named the Daughters of American Revolution good citizen, earned the Whirlwind Spirit Award, and numerous departmental awards. She has received the Presidential Endowed Scholarship from Texas Tech and will attend Tech next fall. Rebecca Warren is the daughter of Martin and Jill Warren. Rebecca has served as officer with NHS and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is a member of the Whirlwind Tennis Team and student council. She has been involved in UIL competition and has received numerous departmental recognitions. She was named the Fighting Whirlwind in tennis and plans to study pre-pharmacy or mathematics at Texas Tech University. Erin Houchin is the son of Eddy and Karen Houchin. He has received state honors as a member of the Floydada High School UIL Science Team. He has been a member of NHS for the past two years and is active in student council and the Spirit of the Winds Band. He plans on attending Howard Payne University this fall where he will study to become a minister. Jenna Payne is the daughter of Stan and Denice Payne. She was inducted into NHS her junior year. She was a member of the All-State Cross-Country Team for 4 years and is a member of the Academic All-State Cross Country, Basketball, and Tennis Team for the past two years. She will pursue a career in pharmacy, law, or forensic science, at Texas A&M, Baylor, North Texas, or one of the UT campuses. Jurahee Jones is the daughter of Joe and Anne Jones. She is an active member of FFA and has been an officer for the past 3 years. In FFA Jurahee obtained her Lone Star Farmer Degree and became the 8th High Point Individual at the State Dairy Products competition. She competed in Prepared Speaking Contest at State FFA and placed 4th. She was inducted into NHS and plans to attend Tarleton State University in the fall to pursue studies in Agriculture Communications. Robin Kirk is the daughter of Larry and Nancy Kirk. She has been a member of Student Council for 4 years including serving as President. She has participated in the Labor of Love drives and Toys for Tots. For 2 years she has been a member of NHS and Business Professionals of America. She has participated in UIL mathematics and journalism and received honorable mention All-Star cast in One Act Play. She has been a state qualifier in team tennis and placed 2nd in girls doubles at district and qualified for regional. She plans on attending Texas Tech and becoming an early childhood educator.
DAN ODAM Services for Dan Odam, 79, of Lubbock were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Forrest Heights United Methodist Church with the Rev. Vergil Ichtertz officiating. Burial followed in the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home of Lubbock. He died Saturday, May 5, 2002. He was born May 20, 1922 in Paducah and had been a resident of Lubbock for 60 years. He was a World War II Army infantry veteran. He married Oleta Dyer on Dec. 23, 1944, in Lubbock. He worked for Ben E. Keith Wholesale Produce, Piggly Wiggly and United. He was a self-employed carpet cleaner for 20 years. He was a member of the Lubbock Lions Club for 17 years. He was a charter member of Forrest Heights United Methodist Church, joining in 1948. He was preceded in death by one cousin, the late J.C. Odam. Survivors include his wife; a son, Terry of Lubbock; a daughter, Patsy Akin of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Mozelle Mitchell of Crosbyton; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
GERTRUDE STEWART Graveside services for Gertrude "Trudy" Stewart, 86, of Eugene, Oregon were at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002 at Floydada Cemetery in Floydada with Reverend Anthony Sisemore officiating. Services were under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Mrs. Stewart died Tuesday, April 30, 2002 in Eugene, Oregon. She was born on November 25, 1915 in Cadillac, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late George H. and Lucy Fenn. She attended schools in Canada. She married Donald Moir on August 28, 1936 in Canada. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1945. She married Bill Stewart on July 25, 1948 in Portland, Oregon. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1992. She became a naturalized citizen in 1963. She had lived in Portland, Oregon and Apple Valley, California before she moved to Floydada in 1990. She moved to Eugene, Oregon in 1994 where she was a homemaker. She is survived by a sister, Jacqueline Lidgren of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada and several nieces and nephews.
The Prime Minister of Israel, Mr. Ariel Sharon, is at the White House as this is written, conferring with the American President, Mr. George W. Bush. Mr. Sharon represents a country, or a state, with about 6 million people, counting everybody, except everybody doesn't count. Mr. Bush represents a country with more than 200 million, where everybody counts, but some count more than others. Nevertheless. Mr. Sharon comes armed with a resolution from the Congress of the United States, authored by a Senator Joseph Lieberman and passed overwhelmingly by Republicans and Democrats alike, urging uncritical support, by the United States, for anything Israel wants. The original resolution of support for Israel was authored by a Republican, Tom DeLay, of Houston. Bush managed to get that resolution pulled down. The subject was then picked up by the Democrats, made stronger, and, naturally, passed with great fan fare. The message to Bush? Ariel Sharon (or any Israeli leader) has more influence, and power, in the Congress of the United States than does the President of the United States. Israel's wants are very simple. They, of course, want money. They always want money, and that will flow as a matter of course. Israel wants more land. They always want more land. That means they will not give up those Jewish settlements they have created in what they call "the territories." Above all else, Israel wants time. Given sufficient time, that which seems unbearable becomes bearable, and given sufficient time wrongs can be sold, by skilled propagandists, as rights. Sharon also wants one more thing. He wants the U.S. to declare Mr. Yasser Arafat, the duly elected leader of the Palestinian people, as being completely "irrelevant" to any negotiations on the future of those who elected him. In fact, Sharon has already declared Arafat irrelevant and the vast majority of America's media has predictably followed suit. The only sticking point, from Mr. Sharon's perspective, is to get the American government to agree. It is on this one issue that Bush appears to be dragging his feet. If leaks out of the White House reflect actuality, Bush is taking the position that Arafat is there, that he is the elected leader of the Palestinians even if he is "reprehensible," that any attempt to bypass him in the so-called "peace process" would be ineffectual at best and catastrophic at worst. Bush is exactly right on this, but what he does not seem to realize is that this is exactly what Sharon wants. Sharon, speaking for Israel, has publicly stated that "we own the United States" (the recent Congressional vote would seem to bear him out) and that, despite what Bush wants, Israel will not even discuss the fate of Jewish settlements on Palestinian land until "after the next election." That, of course, would put the subject off another year or so. In the meantime the land grabs continue. The destruction of Palestinian homes, orchards, farms, continues. The violence continues. The exodus of Christian Palestinians continues. And the flow of money from the American taxpayer to the Israeli treasury continues. In the meantime, if Mr. Bush has his way, the Great Powers, (the United States, the European Union, Russia, and certain Muslim states) will gather sometime this summer, somewhere, and argue about ways to discuss ways to get the Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side in peace. One is reminded of those Vietnam talks wherein the subject of argument was the size and shape of the table around which the talks would ultimately take place, if they took place. The U.S., if memory serves, did not fare too well in that effort. The talks dragged on and on, while the killing dragged on and on. It won't fare too well this time, either. Indeed, the Israeli press says Sharon now insists that the Bush proposal for a peace conference is a non-starter, and that "direct" talks with the Palestinians are the only way to go. That would mean, obviously, that people with tanks and jets would negotiate with people who have rocks. We don't know precisely how the Sharon-Bush meeting will go. By the time this gets in print, the meeting should be over. But we have worries we hope are wrong. Sharon comes with a bigger club than Bush. We can't imagine, for instance, the Congress giving their own President (and our own President) the kind of support they gave Sharon. ----------------- On a completely different subject, we note many, many column inches in the Austin American-Statesman devoted to Mexico's Cinco de Mayo celebration. Fine. But we looked in vain for any mention of the fact that on the same day, sixty years ago, Corregidor fell. Bataan fell a month earlier. With the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, all effective resistance to the Japanese in the far East ended. At least for a while. The nation is grateful, or should be, that the story did not end there.
By The Way For those of you who don't read the front page--the PBS movie Larry v. Lockney is out. It will make it's premier showing at a film festival in Dallas, May 10th. Because I was interviewed A LOT, I got a copy of the film. Thank goodness I was only actually in the film a little bit. I was afraid to sit down and watch it because I had told a lot of people that I trusted the producers that spent so much time in Lockney making this film. Many citizens in Lockney had had their fill of "the press" after the school district implemented drug testing. It was hard for them (justifiably so), to let down their guard and talk to more media people. I felt like I was going out on the limb giving Mark Birnbaum and Jim Schermbeck my vote of confidence. I mean, after all, they got to town right after the sleazy disgusting "Spin" magazine printed their angle on the drug testing and the Lockney community. People weren't thrilled to see them. I've seen this film--and I'm glad to say that I thought Birnbaum and Schermbeck did a good job portraying the Lockney community. I felt they were kind to the community. Obviously I didn't agree with everything that was said--but I felt like the film makers tried to present both sides of the story. They could have easily edited in such a way as to make people look stupid. I know they could have--because I've seen it done. With 112 hours of tape shot in Lockney, you know they could have picked out some off the wall remarks to paint the town or an individual in a negative way. I think the photography was beautiful and very professional. The film was in no way an amateur production. This story is also far from over. The Supreme Court will rule on a case, almost identical to Lockney ISD's policy, in June. ******** The Power of One Vote In 1645, One Vote, gave Oliver Cromwell control of England. In 1776, One Vote gave America the English language instead of German. In 1876, One Vote gave Rutherford B. Hayes the presidency of the United States. In 1923, One Vote gave Adolf Hitler leadership of the Nazi Party. In 1941, One Vote, saved Selective Service just weeks before the attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1993, One Vote gave the United States the largest tax increase in the history of the world. (By the way--that one vote was Floyd County's former Congressman-Bill Sarpalius)
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**NEW LISTING--Nice 2 bedroom home with large garage, shop/storage on Mississippi Street. **REAL NICE 2 bedroom, 2 bath, garage and large workshop on Marivena Street. ** LISTING on Houston Street. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. ALL SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT--- Call Sam Hale Insurance and Real Estate - 806-983-3261.
LOTS FOR SALE REDUCED!! LOT FOR SALE-- $1,000.00 negotiable. Driveway, improvements. Apogee Street. Call 983-3737 - day or 652-2552 - night.
MISCELLANEOUS VIP - (Vocational Instructional Program) -112 N. Wall - 983-4940-- Carwash - $15.00 for cars - $20.00 for Trucks/Suburban. Let VIP Automotive service all of your needs: Oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, flats and tires.
FOR SALE--40" electric range. 4 burners, 2 ovens, storage comp. Good condition. Everything works. Call 983-3953 after 5:00 p.m. or leave message.
FLOWER PATCH - PLANTS FOR SALE--4 miles south of Floydada on Hwy. 207 and 1/2 mile east on gravel road. Hanging baskets, tomatoes, peppers, geraniums and flowering plants. Paula Pyle - 983-3759. Open Wednesday thru Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
FOR SALE--Exercise glider - $50.00; free standing basketball gaol and backboard - $75.00. Call 983-5908.
BIG SCREEN TV FOR SALE--Take on small payments. Good credit required. 1-800-398-3970.
WANTED--AVON REPRESENTATIVE. $10.00 start-up. Call 652-2029.
COUNTRY PREACHER AND MEMOIRS OF MEXICO booklets available. 74 country preacher real stories ($7) and 72 pages, with pictures, of Old Mexico journeys ($8). Order at 810 S. 3rd, Floydada, Texas 79235 or visit: www.robinsoncompany.net.
COMPLETE EXHAUST systems - catalytic converters and shocks. Don's Muffler Shop - 983-2273. t LAWN SWINGS and picnic tables. Don's Muffler - 983-2273.
PETS 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.
PROPERTY FOR SALE 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.
SERVICES TERMITES? All Star Pest Control can treat your home. For all types of insect pests, including termites. Call Edd, 744-3268.
MARTIN'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR-- Chainsaws, tillers, edgers and lawnmowers. Call 652-8974.
LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING- Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
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