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FIRE DESTROYS DELGADO HOME ON MATADOR HIGHWAY Delgado Family Loses Everything By Darwin Robinson The Floyd County Sheriff's office received a 911 house fire call at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. The mobile home of Joe and Anita Delgado, located about a mile east of the Floydada city limits on the Matador Highway US 62/70, was on fire. By the time the volunteer fire trucks and firemen arrived, the house was already entirely engulfed in flames. A small camper trailer parked nearby in front was also burned up in the fire. Mrs. Delgado said, "My two grandsons, Jacob, 5 years old, and Victor, 7 years old, began waking everybody up. Three children were outside when the fire started, and four were inside." Aurelio Delgado, 13 years old, said, "As soon as they got us out of the house everything caught on fire. I guess when we opened the door it caused everything to go up in flames." Police Chief Darrell Gooch said, "We probably will not be able to find out how the fire started. It was a total loss. We did figured out that it started in the northwest bedroom. "As I understand it, one of the younger kids woke up and saw smoke coming out of his grandmothers northwest bedroom and he got everybody up. Everybody was calling him the hero and he was the only one smiling at the scene," Gooch said. A love fund has been opened at the First National Bank. SOS is helping to supply clothing and other articles. Reflections of Love is helping the family. Items can be dropped off at the cable office at 119 E. Kentucky or at the Delgado's temporary home, supplied by the Floydada Housing Authority, at 510 E. Grover. The other children who escaped the fire were Eloise Delgado, 12 years old, Hazel Delgado, 15 years old, and Yesenia Delgado, 11 years old. The children's clothing sizes are: boys jeans, 32x30, girls jeans size 14 and medium tops. Shoe sizes are: boys 8 1/2 and 9 1/2; girls 6 and 6 1/2. The family needs groceries and donations.
DELGADO FAMILY LOSES ALL IN HOUSE FIRE--The Joe and Anita Delgado family lost their house to a fire last Wednesday morning. Four of the children were in the house at the time of the fire and three were outside playing. The two smaller grandsons smelled smoke and woke up the other two children and they all escaped just before the entire house burst into flames. Pictured are: (back, l-r) Joe Delgado, Jr., Aurelio Delgado, Eloise Delgado, Hazel Delgado, Mrs. Anita Delgado; (front row, l-r) grandson Victor Riojas, grandson Jacob Riojas, Yesenia Delgado. The family needs doantions, clothes, shoes, and groceries. They are presently staying at 501 E. Grover.
Kelly Turner's Music Career on Fast Track By Alice Gilroy When Kelly Turner was strumming his guitar at the age of 7, or "touring" the local civic groups in Floydada as part of his grade school band, he probably dreamed of one day sharing the stage with country music's biggest stars. Marriage, children, and "earning a living" put those dreams on the back burner for a little while--but only for a little while. Now Turner, and the other band members of Cooder Graw, are making their dreams come true. The son of "Shorty" (R.O.) and Louise Turner, of Floydada, Kelly moved to Floydada with his parents when he was one year old. He got his first guitar at the age of 7 and started taking music lessons from Travis Venable when he was about 9 or 10 years old. "Travis would travel to Floydada every week to give lessons," said Kelly. "A group of kids who took lessons from him decided to form a band. The band members were in the 4th, 5th and 6th grade. We played at groups like the Lions Club and school assemblies. We called ourselves the 'Kountry Kids'". The drummer for Kountry Kids was Alex Torrez, who is now a successful Nashville musician and working for Sony Records. Derek Cheek played Bass and Kary Helms also played guitar. Two others, Jett Cheek and Donnie Kincer, were also part of the band. "We played together for about 3 or 4 years," said Kelly. "I guess we stopped in Jr. High because we thought it wasn't cool anymore." The itch wouldn't stop and Kelly was back in music by High School. "I played guitar in the high school stage band," said Kelly. Kelly graduated from FHS in 1978 as Valedictorian of his class. He got serious about his studies at Texas Tech but still managed to find time to keep his fingers limbered up as the guitar player for a country group called "Adam Stone". "From about 1980-85 I played with Floydada friends called the 'Playa Playboys'", said Kelly. "Harvey Allen was the harmonica player. Tom Farris, president of First National Bank in Floydada, played the bass guitar and sang, and Alex Torrez played the drums. Richard Burton, employed at Caprock Motor Parts, played the piano, and my sister, Susan, was the lead singer." In 1982 Kelly graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering and the job there took most of his time. "Most of my work career was done with Goulds Pumps in Lubbock," said Kelly. "I ran the foundry and worked there for 16 years." In 1984 Kelly married his sweetheart, Melinda Morton, of Floydada. Melinda is the daughter of Shirley and the late Ray Morton, of Floydada. Kelly and Melinda have two daughters, Alison, 12, and Avery 7. Kelly stayed busy with family and job after college until a phone call from his cousin, Joe Ammons, changed the path of his life. "I got a call from Joe (a drummer) in 1997, and he asked me to come help out at a birthday party in Amarillo," said Kelly. "He was in a bind and needed a guitar player. I told him I would play one time-but only one time. "We sounded so good we just kept going!" And just like the energizer bunny-Cooder Graw keeps going and going and going. Their fast pace and lively beat leaves you wondering just where they get their energy from. "We had no plan," said lead singer Matt Martindale. I guess you could say that as individual musicians we're no big thing, but all of us together make one big firecracker." The "birthday group" stayed together and played weekends all over the state of Texas. Their bookings grew and of course they needed a name. They chose the name "Coup de grace" (a French word pronounced "coo-de-graw). The term means "the "finishing blow", or "stroke of luck". A CD was even produced with their new name. Unfortunately they later found out there was already a band with that name. "We were informed by the band's lawyer that we had to quit using that name," said Kelly. Kelly's father, Shorty, says the group "West Texanized" the name and changed it to what it sounded like--"Cooder Graw". "I've saved their CD with their band name, Coup de Grace on it--just for sentimental reasons." Kelly says the original Coup de Grace is no longer a band. However, Cooder Graw has exploded. Their demand and popularity has now grown to such a point that the band members made the decision in September 2000, to quit their "full time jobs" and devote their time to promoting their band. It has not been a decision they regret. Kelly, the group's lead guitar player, left Goulds Pumps. Matt Martindale, vocals and acoustic guitar, left his job as assistant District Attorney in Gray County. Paul Baker, bass guitar, sold his print shop in Amarillo to his brother-in-law. Fiddle player, Nick Worley, was getting his degree in Engineering Technology at Tech. He is the newest member of the group. Jimmy Whisenhunt, the pedal steel guitar player, has been in the music business most of his life. He joined the group in 1998. The drummer, Joe Ammons, left his position as vice president of development of Signal Fuels. (Ammons' wife, Barbara, is Kelly's cousin, and daughter of Floydada native, Dorman C. (Bulldog) Turner and his wife, Annette.) Cooder Graw has taken the Country Western music scene by surprise. They have recently recorded their fourth album, "Live at Billy Bob's", and have filmed their first video. The group has been billed with Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakum, Clint Black, Asleep at the Wheel, Charlie Robison, The Great Divide, Rick Trevino, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Vaughn and many others. In August Cooder Graw will open three shows for Willie Nelson and Lee Ann Womack in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Houston. Very recently Cooder Graw's title song, "Better Days", from their album, "Shifting Gears", was named the top played song on the Progressive Country Music Chart. "Progressive Country is a new chart that tracks the songs that receive the most radio play time in Texas," said Kelly. Cooder Graw has consistently been in the top 20 since the chart's inception in the fall of 2000. The band's first studio album was "Cooder Graw", released in 2000. This was followed by "Segundo" (live), also released in 2000. In 2001 "Shifting Gears" was released and the newest, just released, album is "Live at Billy Bob's". The song that may be receiving the most play across the United States could be the groups, "Llano Estacado", which is featured as the soundtrack on the Dodge Truckville television advertising campaign. "18 Wheels of Loving" and "Shotgun Wedding" were featured on the motion picture soundtrack to Trimark Pictures', "Held Up", starring Jamie Fox. The band has achieved critical acclaim in newspapers and trade magazines around the U.S. The Fort Worth Weekly said, "Cooder Graw maintains a strict emphasis on traditional instrumentation, with tasty slide guitar licks and strong narratives detailing the lives of outlaws, renegades, and other malcontents...Cooder Graw punches out some rollicking tunes to which one can two step, without once venturing into Nashville's hat-act neck of the woods." Country Music International said, "From nowhere, this hard working band has become one of the most popular outfits in Texas and great things are expected. A national label contract is not beyond their capabilities. Get their albums now before they become collector's items." Those who listen to Cooder Graw's country rock will find their toes tapping. You will also probably be filled with a desire to get "out on the dance floor" and join in the fun. Playing 150-200 shows a year is hard on the members of Cooder Graw. Not only is the energy level on stage extremely high for the 42 year old Kelly, but it is also hard to leave the family at home. "Summer is better because my wife and kids can come see me," said Kelly. "But it is hard for my wife to get away much." A stay-at-home mom, Melinda is also active in the children's ministry at the 2nd Baptist Church in Lubbock. The men of Cooder Graw aren't afraid of hard work and the work is paying off for the band. Kelly humbly makes the understatement of, "We've been somewhat successful". But what Kelly is really proud of is the band has achieved their success without "being on a major record label." However their music hasn't gone unnoticed among the "big names". "There is an interest now," said Kelly. "People (record companies) are looking. We are excited about that. Getting a major record label will help us get our name out even more. It will help promote us and get us better bookings. Buddy Lee Attractions, out of Nashville, is the Booking Agency for Cooder Graw. "They handle well knowns such as Lee Ann Womack and Dixie Chicks," said Kelly. "We are the only act, not on a major record label, that they handle. They believe in us and have faith we'll make it." More about Cooder Graw can be found at their website: www.coodergraw.com
COODER GRAW BAND--Kelly Turner, electric lead guitar; Nick Worley, fiddle; Joe Ammons, drums & vocals; Paul Baker, bass guitar; Jimmy Whisenhunt, pedal steel guita; and Matt Martindale, vocals and acoustic guitar.
Citizens Question FISD Board About Ag/Vocational Programs Junior High Principal Resigns By Darwin Robinson The FISD Board met Tuesday, July 16, and in Open Forum heard concerns from Kirt Wyrick and J.D. Ragland about the Floydada FFA agriculture program at the high school. Wyrick told the board, "We have some concerns and we want to express our opinions. We have questions and hope possibly to get some answers. There are others who are concerned, but could not be with us. "We had four Ag teachers hired and asked to leave in the last four years. We felt like we had a pretty firm stable foundation in place with Mr. Jones and Mr. Christie. They are both good teachers and good men who were actively involved in our community. "We wonder why a young man just getting started can't have a little extra time to complete his requirements. We want to know how the FFA program is going to change and in what direction it is headed with the Vocational program in place," Wyrick said. Wyrick asked the board, "What will be the cost of the new (Vocational) instructor and does he have all his certification in place? And is he going to live here and be an active part of the community? I believe all people should be treated equally." Superintendent Jerry Vaughn responded, "Mr. Morren and I have been working together on this and we are not trying to hurt the FFA program. We want to enhance the FFA program. Mr. Christie did not complete his certification and we had no choice by State regulations (but to let him go)." Vaughn continued, "The Vocational program and the FFA program will work together. We are trying to open some areas and not have people forced into it." Vaughn explained that the Vocational program will be positive to both programs. He said, "In the Vocational program we will be teaching building trades and skills, electrical wiring and plumbing. This will make our students more employable and open more windows of opportunity in both FFA and Vocational." FHS Principal Wayne Morren said, "We have had a large number of students already sign up for the Vocational shop class. Kids are being forced in to Ag because there are no other options. "The man (Tommy Rambo) hired knows stock shows and he will help there under Joe's (Jones) leadership. We were proud of Joe and Colby (Christie), but many kids do not want to be in Ag. "In the Vocational class, he (Rambo) will be teaching landscaping and horticulture. FFA will still be a strong program," Morren concluded. Floyd County Extension Agent J.D. Ragland spoke to the board, "I am here on behalf of supporting the Ag program. I have a lot of kids in 4-H that we work hand-in-hand with. In small communities I think it is important to be supportive of all Ag, FFA and 4-H youth programs. "I have gotten along extremely well with both Joe and Colby. Although I do not have a kid in FISD, I have a lot of respect for the Ag program in this community, because I work with the same kids. "It just became apparent to me over the last three years there have been four Ag teachers here. It makes it difficult for me when we bring a new one in. I have some concerns that it seems that we just can't keep one. That is the bottom line. "I would just like to find out some of the reasons behind this. We are not here to stir up any hornet's nest. We just would like to know some answers as to what is going on," Ragland concluded. Vaughn concluded, "We would be happy to sit down and visit with each of you and answer your questions. We feel that we have an opportunity to open up some new programs to our students and that is our primary concern, what is best for our students." R.C. Andrews Elementary teacher Glenda Livingston was presented a retirement watch by Superintendent Vaughn. Livingston has taught 24 years at FISD. Vaughn said, "It is my pleasure to present Glenda Livingston her watch on retirement. She started teaching in Floydada on September 5, 1967 and retired May 24, 2002. Her retirement will be our loss." The board accepted the resignations of Colby Christie, FHS Ag; Clinton Smith, FJHS Principal; Jan Swanson, FJHS Grade 8 Math; Armando Rendon, FJHS, Special Ed; Debra Stovall, Elementary Counselor; Ty Stovall, FHS Coach/Government; Gale Hale, R.C. Andrews Elementary, Art; Ruth Reed, R.C. Andrews Elementary, Bilingual; Sylvia Rendon, A.B. Duncan Elementary, Teacher Assistant; Kenneth Kirk, CCLC; and Terri Kirk, CCLC, AEP. The board employed the following personnel: Lee Sanchez, FHS, Coach/History; Angie Watson, FHS Coach/Math; Tommy Rambo, FHS Vocational; April Heard, Elementary Counselor; Marijo Tunnell, R.C. Andrews Elementary, Art; Shaley Stalls, elementary unassigned; Kristie White, A.B. Duncan Elementary, Grade 2; Rhoda Morales, A.B. Duncan Elementary, Grade 2; Irene Luna, FHS Spanish; Mandy Hughes, R.C. Andrews Elementary, Grade 3; Sonya Glass, FJHS Grade 8 Math; and Therese Knowles, CCLC Science.
Lockney ISD Votes to Raise Tax Rate to 1.45 and Promotes Schumacher Lockney ISD proposed a tax rate of 1.45 per $100 evaluation during their regular meeting, July 18. The trustees also promoted Lisa Schumacher to head women's basketball coach and hired an assistant coach. The tax rate of 1.45 is just short of the roll-back rate of 1.45069 and 18 cents higher than last year's rate of 1.26606. The board was presented with figures showing a loss of approximately $337,168 if the tax rate had stayed at the current level. The projected deficit for the school at the $1.37 tax rate is $192,200. The projected deficit at $1.45 is $84,852. At a rate of 1.45 the district would receive tax revenue of $1,253,544. Additional revenue, including Tier II funding, would be $107,348. According to LISD Superintendent Raymond Lusk, the state is forcing school districts to raise taxes to qualify for Tier II funding. "They want every school at 1.50," said Lusk, "and don't seem to be too concerned about the taxpayer. The formulas (state funding) are written to force all schools to a 1.50 tax. You're penalized if you don't. "We have a fund balance now but we can't keep that up. It will decrease every year, and a fund balance must be maintained to handle emergencies at times of the year when revenue is minimal." "Enrollment will be down and that is going to hurt us too," said Trustee Aaron Wilson. "If we go lower than 1.39 we are cutting our throats," said Trustee John Quebe. "We raise taxes and get fussed out or we don't and let our school get in financial trouble," said Trustee Bernie Ford. Trustee Jim Bob Martin made a motion to propose a tax rate of 1.45. Trustee Jesse Garza seconded. All trustees, except Mike Ford, voted in favor of this rate. This is only a proposed rate. There will be a public hearing for August 13th at 8:00 p.m. on the tax rate. The rate will be voted on and finalized at that time. The expenditure report presented to the board showed $4,226,588.5 (or 84.1%) of the $4,963,145.00 current budget had been spent. The July financial report showed a balance of $3,081,898. Salaries for the 2002-2003 year were presented to the board as part of budget considerations. The actual salaries will be $3,497,756 with benefits and health insurance of $572,000, for a total of $4,069,756. The board approved the reassignment of Coach Lisa Schumacher. She will now head up the women's basketball program. The board also hired Kaci Edwards to assist Schumacher. Kaci is the wife of newly hired Coach William Edwards. William will head up the men's varsity basketball program. The board discussed addressing the drug testing policy again and decided to put the discussion on the agenda for the next school board meeting. Floydada City Council Approves Building Purchase by EDC By Darwin Robinson The Floydada City Council met Tuesday, July 16, and appointed three citizens to local boards, bought the maintenance department a new bucket truck, and gave permission to the Floydada Economic Development Board to spend $5,000 toward the purchase of an empty downtown building. David Carr was unanimously appointed to replace resigning Hulon Carthel on the Floydada Economic Development Corporation Board. Also, Pat Bradley was unanimously appointed to replace resigning Tony Ricketts on the FEDC Board. Following a presentation by Dora Ross, Director of the Floydada Economic Development Corporation, the council unanimously approved the spending of $5,000 from the budget of FEDC toward the $20,250 purchase price of the empty Panhandle-Plains Production Credit Association building located at 105 S. 5th which will be used as a Community Technology Center. Also, the council gave Ross the authority to seek new grant funds in order to furnish the building with 15 computers, 15 desks, furnishings and the remodeling of the building. When asked about the Floyd County Professional Development Center that opened on April 16th of this year, Ross said, "There are eight computers there and they are for GED training labs only. The Caprock Community Action Association is in charge of operations at FCPDC. The South Plains Workforce Development Board raised $245,000 for Floyd County's part in this project through its Rural Grants program. Concerning the Mackenzie municipal water supply, City Manager Gary Brown told the board, "The City's Mackenzie water supply payments are up about $3,000 per month. The water tank in Lockney is estimated to cost $175,000 to $180,000 to clean and repaint in the next year or two. Two-thirds of that expense will be Floydada's part." Brown said the Mackenzie situation has not changed much and there are few options. Brown said, "If we drop the production side of Mackenzie and use it only for recreational purposes, then our savings, would be about $225,000 per year. This includes the increase in electricity for our City water wells. "The taxes that Mackenzie collects from the four cities will pay the bond indebtedness. We might have to float over $1 million dollars worth of bonds in order to recondition the treatment plant there. The water level now stands at 69 feet," Brown concluded. The council voted unanimously to adopt ordinance No. 846 which pertains to putting trash in the alley right-of-way. The ordinance calls for a fine of $250 per day and up to $2,000 total for dumping trash and other items in the City alley right-of-way. A certified letter will be sent to the property owner involved and they will have ten days to clean up their alley. The ordinance reads, "The City Council desires to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Floydada, by requiring that all public right-of-ways be kept free of garbage, trash, rubbish and any other unsanitary or unsightly condition."
Schumacher Named Head Basketball Coach at Lockney Eight year Lockney coaching veteran, Lisa Schumacher, has been reassigned to head up the varsity girls basketball program. Schumacher has been coaching in Lockney for 8 years. She has served as assistant coach for girls basketball and track and has been the head cross country coach for several years. A 1979 graduate of Grady High School in Grady, New Mexico, Schumacher graduated from South Plains College in 1981. She married her husband, Gaylan, and stayed at home for 10 years with her family. Schumacher went back to school at Wayland Baptist University and graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Multi-Disciplinary and Physical Education degree. While attending Wayland, Schumacher taught P.E. at Plainview Christian Academy. She also coached volleyball, basketball, and track. After graduation, Schumacher was hired at Lockney in the fall of 1994. She has also been teaching 6th grade Science and will continue to do so as head basketball coach. Schumacher will be assisted by Coach Todd Hallmark. Hallmark will be coaching J.V. Girls basketball. Kaci Edwards, hired this month by LISD, will also assist Schumacher. Edwards is the wife of the men's basketball head coach, William Edwards.
MAMIE ANDERSON Services for Mamie Anderson, 90, of Floydada were at 10 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2002 at First Baptist Church. Reverend Anthony D. Sisemore, pastor officiated. Burial was in Floyd County Memorial Park under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Floydada. Mrs. Anderson died Friday, July 19, 2002 at her residence in Floydada. She was born on August 25, 1911 in Deport to the late Charlie and Martha Talley Wright. She attended schools in Deport and moved to Floydada in 1938. She married Floyd Anderson on August 24, 1938 in Paris, TX. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2001. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church where she helped with cooking and for 25 years taught the four and five year old Sunday School Class. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Roy Wright, Bill Wright and Homer Wright and one sister, Ruby Lucas. Survivors include: one son, Ted Anderson and wife, Joyce, of Floydada; on daughter, Martha Leatherman, and husband Jerry, of Floydada; one brother, Luther Wright of Deport; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church Exodus Fund, PO Box 610, Floydada, TX 79235. JOY DANIEL Breckenridge resident Joy Daniel, 73, died July 15, 2002 at her summer home at the Rocky Mountain Lodge near Horca. She was born May 12, 1929 in McLean to Coleman and Sally Burleigh Huff. She married Reverend Hugh B. Daniel on September 5, 1950 in Panhandle. Joy worked for many years as a teacher in secondary education. She taught in the towns of Carrolton, Grand Prairie, New Home, Lubbock, Idalou, Tahoka, Lockney, Quanah, Lamesa, and Midland. Joy loved to paint and enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles with her husband, photography, nature, and working with the youth in church youth camp. She was a member of the Texas State Teachers Association, and is a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Reverend Hugh B. Daniel of Breckenridge; her daughter Dawn (Jerry) Riley of Amarillo; and grandchildren Zane Henderson, Leeza Henderson, Weston Riley, David Riley; her son Dane (Robin) Daniel of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and grandchild Matthew Daniel; and her sisters Susie Spoonemore, and Billie Bruner, both of Pampa. Her parents, one brother, Drannon Huff, and one sister, Bib Langley, preceded her in death. Cremation was chosen and Memorial Service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2002 at the Rocky Mountain Lodge. A viewing was held at the Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the CETA Canyon Camp, 37201 FM 1721, Happy, TX 79042.
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Oh well--the mistake of the year was not noticed by anyone for over 6 months and it's too late now to claim your prize for finding it before anyone else. On January 1, 2002 we were supposed to change our masthead to read, "Celebrating 106 Years of Floyd County News"--instead of 105 years. We were going to give away an all expense paid trip for 4 days and 3 nights in Las Vegas to the first person who noticed. Free tickets to a Wayne Newton show and $1,000 worth of gambling chips. Don Ho was going to sing "Tiny Bubbles" at your table. Too late. Too bad. An employee noticed it first and she's not eligible to win! (This was sent to me from a friend, by e-mail. It is not an original, but I wish it was. With school starting soon, I thought all you teachers, taking a breather, might appreciate this.)
21st Century Teacher addressing the school administration: Let me see if I've got this right. You want me to go into that room with all those kids and fill their every waking moment with a love for learning. Not only that, I'm supposed to instill a sense of pride in their ethnicity, behaviorally modify disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse and T-shirt messages. I am to fight the war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, check their backpacks for guns and raise their self-esteem. I'm to teach them patriotism, good citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play, how and where to register to vote, how to balance a checkbook and how to apply for a job. I am to check their heads occasionally for lice, maintain a safe environment, recognize signs of potential antisocial behavior, offer advice, write letters of recommendation for student employment and scholarships, encourage respect for the cultural diversity of others, and, oh yeah, always make sure that I give the girls in my class 50 percent of my attention. I'm required by my contract to be working on my own time summer and evenings at my own expense toward advance certification and a master's degree; and after school, I am to attend committee and faculty meetings and participate in staff development training to maintain my employment status. I am to be a paragon of virtue larger than life, such that my very presence will awe my students into being obedient and respectful of authority. I am to pledge allegiance to supporting family values, a return to the basics, and to my current administration. I am to incorporate technology into the learning, and monitor all Web sites while providing a personal relationship with each student. I am to decide who might be potentially dangerous and/or liable to commit crimes in school or who is possibly being abused, and I can be sent to jail for not mentioning these suspicions. I am to make sure all students pass the state and federally mandated testing and all classes, whether or not they attend school on a regular basis or complete any of the work assigned. Plus, I am expected to make sure that all of the students with handicaps are guaranteed a free and equal education, regardless of their mental or physical handicap. I am to communicate frequently with each student's parent by letter, phone, newsletter and grade card. I'm to do all of this with just a piece of chalk, a computer, a few books, a bulletin board, a 45 minute more-or-less plan time and a big smile, all on a starting salary that qualifies my family for food stamps in many states. Is that all? And you want me to do all of this and expect me NOT TO PRAY?! Our new website address is: www.hesperianbeacon.com
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A View From The Lamplighter By Ken Towery
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1998 CHEVY 1500 PICKUP--Red, reg. cab, V-6, longbed, automatic, air conditioner, 89,000 miles. One owner. In very good shape except for some hail damage. $4800 - call 983-2922. &emdash; LET ME BUILD YOUR WEB PAGE- Graphic Design Artist and proficient with PC's and Mac's. Call Jeffrey Hunter for quote, 806-652-2370. Go to www.duststorm.net for more information.
FOR RENT--New painted, furnished clean efficiency apartment with water bill paid. $50 deposit - $300 monthly. Barker Realty, 652-2642 - Lockney.
Floydada 901 W. KENTUCKY--Garage sale starting Friday - 8:00 a.m.
GARAGE SALE--428 W. Tennessee - Friday 26th - 8:00 a.m. - ??. Clothes, toys, floral arrangements, Barbies.
126 E. OLLIE --Garage sale Saturday, July 27th - 9:00 - ??. Lots of stuff.
GARAGE SALE--Friday, July 26th Only! 120 Mae Avenue - 8:00 - ??. Large chest type freezer, playpen, double stroller, new king size bedspread, mauve rocker recliner, home decor and lots of miscellaneous items.
MOVING SALE--110 E. Jeffie, Floydada. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Washer, dryer, furniture, clothes.
Lockney 212 S. MAIN--(across DQ Lockney). Friday and Saturday. 9:00 - ?. Inflatable boat, storage chest, desk, chairs, blank trophies, records, books, miscellaneous.
THE CITY OF FLOYDADA is now accepting applications for a full-time worker in the water/sewer department. Applications may be picked up at Floydada City Hall, 114 W. Virginia Street. Lobby hours are 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Applications will be received until Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. The City of Floydada is an equal opportunity employer.
REPORTER POSITION NOW OPEN at the Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon office in Floydada. Part-time job. Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Must be willing to work late on Tuesday nights, and cover Floydada School Board and Floydada City Council meetings at night . Will be responsible for taking pictures with digital camera and working with Photoshop program on computer. Must have good writing and listening skills. Must be able to work well with the public and it would be helpful to have some word processing skills. Do not apply if you have an attitude of "that's not in my job description". Call 983-3737 for appointment.
IMMEDIATE OPENING for full-time driver. Home most nights. Mainly local hauling. Must have 2 years experience and be able to submit 3 references. For application or questions, call 292-8193 or 895-4626, leave message.
MANAGER position available at DQ of Spur. Looking for friendly customer service leader. Above average base pay for right person with bonus incentive. Non smoking environment. Drug test required. Call District Manager, Kenny Clifton 915-725-3379.
IMMEDIATE OPENING for cook. Must be able to read and follow recipes. Apply at Floydada Rehab and Care Center at 925 W. Crockett.
FLOYD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT is now accepting applications for clerk/receptionist. Experience with PC-based computers, calculator, counting money for collections, answering phone, drafting letters, filing. Pick up applications at Appraisal District, 104 E. California. Floyd County Appraisal District is an equal opportunity employer.
STOP WHINING ABOUT NO EXTRA CASH! Sell AVON. Call Darlene, 652-2029.
$MANAGER TRAINEE$ - $2100/mo. FT if qualified. Call 806-766-7175.
FOR SALE--WELL KEPT 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath brick home. Fireplace, central heat/ac, single car garage, double drive and carport. Small shop and a storage building at 816 Cedar. Good neighborhood. Call 983-5284.
HOUSE FOR SALE--11 miles north of Floydada and 11 miles NE of Lockney. 3-2-2, basement, fireplace. Call 983-3410.
FOR SALE--Mobile Home - 3 bedroom, 2 bath on lot with storage building. Call 512-556-4470.
NICE BRICK HOME----3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, kitchen has built-ins, central AC. Near high school. 808 W. Marivena. Call 983-2389.
HOUSE FOR SALE-- 223 W. Ollie. 5 lots, storm cellar and storage building. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, den and fireplace. Call 983-3545.
FOR SALE--3 bedroom, 2 bath house. 2330 sq. ft. living space, double garage, 2 fireplaces, 800 block area. By owner - VERY REASONABLE. Call 983-3196.
PRICE TO SELL QUICK--An American Dream to own large 4 bedroom house. Floydada-- Fixer upper. Call 760-952-1809.
FOR SALE--2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage. 321 W. Georgia. Call 785-0724 for information. $25,000.00.
HOUSE FOR SALE--3 bedroom, 2 bath. Nice yard. Good neighborhood. Call 983-5660.
**2 BEDROOM, 1 bath house on Mississippi. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT---Call Sam Hale Real Estate - 806-983-3261.
Lockney FOR SALE--405 N.E. 2nd Street. Brick, 4 bedroom, 1 3/4 baths, attached garage, fenced-in back yard, storm cellar. Owner will help on closing costs. Price reduced to $25,000.00. Barker Real Estate, 652-2642.
FOUND: Young girl's purple framed prescription glasses. Found near Lockney's football field on the road.
FOR SALE--Older model electric cookstove - $50.00; coffee table - $35.00. 206 E. Jeffie.
QUEEN HIDE-A-BED SOFA - $160.00; 9' Brandt sofa - $75.00; Antique dresser with mirror; Antique Spanish 8' dinning table with 5 chairs; Antique buffet, small tables, old glassware, collectables and art. By appointment 983-2318 or 777-6639.
SELMER-BUNDY CLARINET for sale. Almost new. $200.00. Call 983-2467.
FOR SALE--Upright piano - $300; Word processor and screen - $100; Refrigerator - $250; Freezer - $250; 1984 Buick LeSabre - $700. Call 983-3196.
HANDY MAN REPAIRS--Cabinet fronts, window repairs, yard tilling, wood crafts. Dale Griffin. Call 983-3915.
COMPLETE EXHAUST systems - catalytic converters and shocks. Don's Muffler Shop - 983-2273.
LAWN SWINGS and picnic tables. Don's Muffler - 983-2273.
FREE TO GOOD HOME--One 1 year old black male cat; Three 6 week old kittens - grey & stripe (2 are part Manx (no tails). Gentle, box-trained. Call 983-2948.
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.
LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING-Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.
TOMATOES--4 miles south of Floydada on Ralls Highway. Call 983-2765.
SEEKING PART-TIME CLERICAL work. Also do office or house cleaning. Call 983-5753.
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