September 19, 2002

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PRODUCERS ELEVATOR, in Dougherty, suffered the loss of an elevator September 17. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time, but firefighters were able to keep the huge blaze contained to one area.


Coach Bob Knight to Speak in Lockney

TEXAS TECH COACH BOB KNIGHT TO SPEAK IN LOCKNEY

 

Legendary Texas Tech men's basketball coach Bob Knight will be the featured speaker for "An Evening with Bob Knight," scheduled Saturday, October 5, in Lockney. The event is hosted by the Lockney Area Chamber of Commerce.

The evening's activities will begin at 7 p.m. at the Lockney Elementary School Cafeteria. Following a steak dinner, a live sports memorabilia auction will be held. The auction will include numerous items signed by professional athletes, including baseballs signed by Sammy Sosa, Kenny Rogers, Nolan Ryan, and Todd Van Poppel. A baseball signed by the members of Lockney's 2002 baseball team, which was undefeated in the regular season and posted the best record in school history, will also be auctioned.

Following the auction, Coach Knight will share his thoughts and experiences with what is anticipated to be a sellout crowd. Cost of the event is $25 per person, with approximately 300 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

"We are excited to have a person of Coach Knight's stature coming to Lockney," said Lockney Chamber President Preston Belt. "Our guests will enjoy an excellent dinner and auction in addition to an opportunity to hear one of the most prominent figures in American sports. We invite fans from across West Texas to join us."

The mesquite-grilled steak dinner is sponsored by Caprock Industries of Lockney. Lockney High School students will serve the meal.

Tickets are available at Consumer's Fuel, located at 118 East Shurbet in Lockney, or by calling 652-3336, 652-3337, or 292-2576. Checks, cash, Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Tickets purchased via credit card may be picked up on a will-call basis at the door, or in person prior to the event at Consumer's Fuel.


Boll Weevil Office Searched After Bogus Bomb Threat

Floydada law enforcement and emergency personnel were called to the Boll Weevil Eradication Office, September 16, in response to a bomb threat.

"An call was placed to the Boll Weevil office at approximately 12:30 p.m.," said Floydada Police Chief Darrell Gooch. "It was a male voice. He said a bomb had been planted in the building."

According to Gooch a bomb sniffing dog was called from Lubbock County and the building was searched. There was not bomb found.

Floydada EMS, Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, and city employees assisted in the call.

"The area was cleared at approximately 3:00 p.m.," said Gooch. "Steps have been taken to trace calls next time."


TREES COMING DOWN--Elm trees on the north side of the courthouse were removed on Friday, September 13, to make room for the Veterans Memorial monument. The dedication service will be held November 11.


9-1-1 SERVICE--Lockney High School had a special service for students and staff on September 11. A special flag raising ceremony, songs, and student led prayer were part of the tribute paid to the victims of the terrorism attack on September 11, 2001.


LOCAL EMS, POLICE, AND FIREFIGHTERS were honored with a special lucheon. by Nick Long and his staff at State Farm Insurance, on September 11, at Pizza Gold. The local emergency responders were thanked for their service to the community and gathered after the service for a picture.


 

School News

Longhorns Lose to Springlake Earth

By: Coach Edwards

The Lockney Longhorns undefeated season came to an end in the hands of a quality Springlake-Earth team Friday night. The Wolverines ran past the Longhorns 28-7.

Both teams came into the contest with a high powered running attack. But the Wolverines outlasted Lockney more than 200 yards on the ground. Springlake-Earth had three rushes with 99 yards rushing or more while the Longhorns had none. Springlake-Earth's Colton Glasscock led all rushers with 220 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns.

"This match-up was definitely a good test for our team," Coach Joe Robertson said. "We will learn from this game and we will correct our mistakes and get better for the games to come. That is why you play non-district games like these...to get better."

The Wolverines struck first when Colton Glasscock found his way into the end zone from 11 yards out. The extra-point was no good giving the Wolverines a 6-0 advantage with 5:51 remaining in the first quarter.

The second quarter favored the Wolverines. Glasscock raced into the end zone for the second time of the evening for a 32-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion was good making the score 14-0. Springlake-Earth found the end zone again when Wesley Carr busted through for a 33-yard touchdown. The extra point by Angel Alvarez was good increasing the lead to 21-0.

At the half, the Longhorns made some adjustments which limited the Wolverines to only seven points. Those points came with just two minutes remaining in the third quarter when Wolverine quarterback Curt Bills scooted 53 yards for their final touchdown. The extra point was good making the score 28-0.

In the final minutes of the fourth quarter, the Longhorns put together a long drive that resulted in a touchdown by Brandon McDonald from a yard out. Jesus Rios' extra point was good making the final score 28-7.

"Our kids did a better job in the second half with the defensive adjustments," Coach Robertson said. "Our young men showed a lot of maturity by playing hard until the end of the game. That effort lets you know that your team has heart."

The Longhorns will travel to Morton on Friday to take on the 2-1 Indians.


Whirlwinds Cruise Past Dimmitt

By Bill Gray

The Floydada Whirlwinds continued their winning ways in non-district action with a 35-8 victory at Dimmitt last Friday. The 'Winds scored twice in the final minute of the second quarter enroute to a commanding 28-0 lead at intermission. The Friday the 13th "bad luck bug," which brought rain delays or cancellations at many games throughout the region, didn't reach the Dimmitt area. However, the one-sided Floydada win certainly put a damper on the Bobcats' Homecoming crowd. Dimmitt avoided a shutout with a fourth-quarter touchdown, but the Bobcats are still seeking their first victory. The going won't be any easier this week as Dimmitt travels to Abernathy. The Antelopes finally got into the win column last Friday with an easy 35-8 drubbing of Petersburg.

The Whirlwinds improved to 2-1 in the young 2002 campaign, and will return to Wester Field to face Springlake-Earth tomorrow night. The District 4-1A Wolverines stepped up a class and remained undefeated with a 28-7 verdict over previously-unbeaten Lockney last week. Not only did Floydada dominate the Bobcats in just about every statistical category, the 'Winds also overcame the turnovers that have plagued them the first couple of outings.

Gerald Henderson traveled 128 yards on 17 carries and scored twice to pace the Whirlwind ground attack - which totaled 297 yards. Dustin Covington rushed 13 times for 104 yards, including a 24-yard TD which ignited a 21-point outburst by Floydada in the second quarter. Henderson capped Floydada's 7-play, 68-yard drive in the first four minutes with a 9-yard touchdown, but the Bobcats responded with a scoring threat deep into Whirlwind territory. Whirlwind defender Morgan Tijerina shot through, on third down at the Floydada 4-yard line, to jar the ball from Bobcat quarterback Nicky Gauna. Jacob Morales' recovery of the loose pigskin turned back the scoring threat and gave the 'Winds possession at their own 8-yard line.

An illegal procedure penalty moved the 'Winds deeper into their own territory, but a key block by Bryce Bowley opened the path for Henderson to carry out to the 26-yard line. Tyler Helms 13-yard aerial to Brady Rainwater pushed the Whirlwinds into Dimmitt territory, but the drive bogged down and Helms was forced to punt against the strong south wind. A holding penalty against the Bobcats nullified a 31-yard run by Matthew Sanders, the workhorse of the Dimmitt backfield, and they punted back to Floydada early in the second stanza. It took only three snaps for Floydada to again find the Dimmitt end zone. A clearing block by Corey Hayter paved the way for Covington's 24-yard scoring thrust. Helms added the point and the 'Winds were up 14-0.

Gerald Henderson rushed through to sack Dimmitt quarterback Nicky Gauna for a 5-yard loss on third down during the Bobcats' ensuing possession. Floydada defenders Justin Martinez, Chris Wickware, Paul Irlas, Ty Heflin and Henderson would all figure into five sacks of Gauna for a total loss of 30 yards. Coach Lee Hurt would comment after the game, "Our defense did such a great job. We've played against those spread offenses for the past three weeks, and we did a pretty good job of containment. That No. 44 (Matthew Sanders) is a good athlete and a load to bring down...you've got to give them a little bit of credit, too." Sanders carried 14 times for 62 yards, but one 17-yard jaunt was his longest run from scrimmage. Sanders also led all tacklers on the field with 15 stops - of which 8 were solo tackles. What made Sanders' performance all the more inspiring is the fact that the personable and talented junior is coming off major back surgery to repair a bulging disk. He is certainly the heart and soul of the Bobcat backfield - on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

Quarterback Tyler Helms' 1-yard touchdown capped an 8-play, 38-yard drive late in the second quarter, but the ensuing kickoff spelled "disaster" for Dimmitt. Lee Brown's fumble was scooped up by Gerald Henderson, who advanced the ball 71 yards to the Bobcats' 3-yard line.

A troublesome penalty delayed the 'Winds for one play, but Helms followed with a 6-yard scoring strike - again to Brady Rainwater. Passing only when it was necessary to make the running game work, Helms would connect on 5 of 9 attempts for 74 yards and one touchdown.

Floydada's other pass was attempted by Covington on a halfback-option, which was incomplete.

For all practical purposes, the game's ultimate end was predictable as Floydada held a comfortable 28-0 lead at halftime.

The game might have been out of reach by intermission, but Floydada's Morgan Tijerina's "pancake" tackle by kick-returner Ruben Espinoza, on the second-half kickoff, served notice that the action wasn't about to diminish. Tijerina, who was especially active all evening in special units, led all Floydada defenders with 11 stops. Close behind were Bryce Bowley and Jacob Morales, each with 8 tackles. Costly penalties and a stepped-up Dimmitt defense held the Whirlwinds in check during the third period. Floydada's longest drive of the quarter ended when Dimmitt's Lee Brown blocked a Tyler Helms' 35-yard field goal attempt.

The Whirlwind offense got untracked again, capping a 10-play, 60-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown by Henderson in the early moments of the fourth quarter. Helms added the 35th point, to finish a perfect 5-for-5 in conversion attempts for the game. Coach Hurt commented, "Our offensive line did a good job down in the trenches. Dimmitt came out in a defense we had not even seen, and our kids did a great job of adjusting. Our backs ran hard, and they also did a good job of blocking." The coach added, "We're just pleased with the momentum we're gaining. Springlake-Earth will be a real test. They (the Wolverines) will be a good gauge to see how we are progressing as we draw nearer to district action."

Dimmitt gave its Homecoming crowd something to shout about in the game's final minutes.

Aided by two major penalties against Floydada, the Bobcats moved from their own 32-yard line to the Whirlwind end zone in only 8 plays, with a touchdown toss from Nicky Gauna to Ruben Casas covering the last 29 yards. The same duo hooked up for a 2-point conversion for the final points.

A number of positives can be attributed to Floydada's performance, with the lack of turnovers a very obvious improvement over the first two games against Idalou and Ralls.

The Whirlwind stopper unit had its second consecutive outing of allowing fewer than 100 yards on the ground.

The defense has given up only one touchdown per game through the first three contests, and the offense had another banner showing with over 370 yards total offense. Springlake-Earth compiled over 400 yards total offense against Lockney, with Colton Glasscock accounting for 153 yards and a couple of TDs. Glasscock scored on runs of 8 and 33 yards and Weley Carr had a 33-yard scoring burst.

Coach Rick Hulett's Wolverines, who are seeking their 12th straight ticket to the Class 1A playoffs, lost their all-everything Chance Furr to graduation. Glasscock has now assumed the role as their big offensive threat and leads six defensive regulars from last year's squad that dropped a cliff-hanger at Floydada. A couple of Tyler Helms' field goals helped the 'Winds hold off a Wolverine rally, and Floydada escaped with a 20-19 victory. Tomorrow night's battle could very well be a repeat of last year's thriller. Kickoff is 7:30 P.M. at Wester Field.


 


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Obituaries

ELDRED ALONZO BONNER

Graveside services for Eldred Alonzo Bonner, 91, of Lockney were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2002 at the Plainview Memorial Park in Plainview. Frank Duckworth officiated and Russell Harris assisted.

Arrangements will be under the direction of Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney.

Mr. Bonner died Saturday, September 14, 2002 in Lubbock.

He was born on October 12, 1910 in Hillsboro to the late Guy Eldred and Rosie Evelyn Matthews Bonner. He attended schools in Whitney. He married Velma Pearl Abels on October 18, 1931 in Clovis, New Mexico.

He moved to the Mt. Blanco community in Floyd County in 1946 and farmed until his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lockney.

His wife preceded him in death in February 2002.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jo and Bill Sherman and Johnnie Mac and Denny Quisenberry, all of Lockney; eight grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.


BISHOP ALSIE H. CARLETON

Funeral services for Reverend Bishop Alsie H. Carleton, 92, of Amarillo were held August 15, 2002 at St. John's UMC in Lubbock.

Interment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

He died August 13, 2002.

Bishop Carleton grew up in Floydada and graduated from Floydada High School. He also played football for the Whirlwinds.

He was the former bishop for the Northwest Texas and New Mexico conferences of The United Methodist Church. Bishop Carleton presided over the NWTX and New Mexico Conferences from 1968 to 1980.

Survivors include his wife, Artha; a daughter; two sons and one grandson.

The family requests memorials to the Carleton Scholarship Fund or for the renovation of Carleton Chapel, both at McMurry University, South 14th and Sayles Blvd., Abilene, Texas 79697.


FRANCISCO DURAN JR.

Funeral services for Francisco T. Duran, Jr., 45, of Plainview were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2002 at the Mission Bautista El Calvario in Kress. J. G. Silva officiated and Armando Morales and Glen Godsey assisted.

A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2002 in the Wood-Dunning Colonial Chapel in Plainview.

Burial was in the Plainview Cemetery under the direction of Wood-Dunning Funeral Home.

Mr. Duran died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at Covenant Hospital in Plainview.

He was born January 24, 1957 in Lockney. He graduated from Floydada High School in 1976.

Duran married Ida Ramos on March 27, 1982 in Floydada. He moved to Plainview in 1983 and was a welder.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Thomas and Porfiria Duran; a sister, Juanita Becerra and a brother, Chele Duran.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Kimberly and Tracy Duran, both of Plainview; a brother, Lupe Duran of Floydada; three sisters, Teresa Rodriguez of Lockney, Ester Ramos and Maria Duran, both of Floydada.


HARVEY REYNOLDS

Graveside services for Harvey Reynolds, 90, of Lubbock were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2002 in the Lorenzo Cemetery. Reverend Phil Demetro officiated.

Arrangements were under the direction of White Funeral Home of Lubbock.

Mr. Reynolds died Friday, September 13, 2002.

He was born November 12, 1911 in Rockwood and graduated from Estacado High School. He married Lois Cox on April 19, 1938 in Floydada. She died December 15, 1996. He farmed in Floyd County and moved to Lubbock from Floydada in 1998.

He was a member of the Plains Co-op Association, the Floydada Co-op and was a Baptist.

Survivors include a brother, Kenneth Reynolds of Lubbock.

The family suggest memorials to VistaCare Family Hospital, 7606 University, Suite C, Lubbock, Texas 79423.



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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:

The pride I have in may heart for America had to move over and make room for the pride I felt for the high school and junior high school students at Lockney as we gathered around the flagpole Wednesday morning, September 11 to remember those who had lost their lives a year ago, as well as those who are defending our America.

We are a small school in a small community but our memorial tribute could match any held around the world on Wednesday. The Boys Scouts, Will O'Connell, Danny Molina and Mike O'Connell raised and lowered the flag to half mast. The band played America, Student Council President Laci Schumacher read a poem. Dub Hallmark briefly spoke on ways we could show patriotism for our country. Teachers Zelda Ellison and Lisa Mosely sang "Where Were You When the World Stopped", and Student Council Vice President Hannah Rockwell ended the service with a prayer.

The tears in my eyes were not only for those who had lost their lives and those defending America, but for the students who were solemnly paying tribute.

Thank you for letting me express the pride I have for America and for the students at Lockney High School and Lockney Junior High School.

Lou Burleson


Dear Editor

Last Wednesday, September 11, 2002, Nick Long, thru Nick Long Insurance Agency, sponsored a luncheon for the Floydada Fire Department, Dougherty Fire Department, Floydada EMS, Floyd County Sheriff's Department and the Floydada Police Department. The luncheon was done as a sign of appreciation to those who respond to an emergency.

After the meal, Nick, Connie Johnston, and Kathy Ross presented a wonderful program. Thank you Kathy for a great and special prayer, Connie for the words of thanks and encouragement and Nick, for the words that told us, yes, we are special and yes, we are called.

The music and the thoughts about the actions and happenings of 9-11-01 and the fact that nearly every person at the luncheon is a volunteer and responds knowing that there could be problems, brought a few tears to the faces of us who go.

As Nick so nicely said, regardless of the time of day or night, or the weather or what event the page may take us away from, we respond because we want to be of service to our fellow citizens.

Nick, Connie and Kathy, THANK YOU for the special hour that you made possible for us.

Floydada Fire Department



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By The Way

By Alice Gilroy

For those who didn't see the trees coming down at the courthouse, the pictures on the front page will surprise you. For those of you who did see the trees coming down, I want to use this column to explain what is going on.

Anyone who has kept up on the news in Floyd County knows there has been a fund raiser going on for a Veterans Memorial to be placed on the courthouse lawn. It has been a gigantic undertaking by Skyler Cornelius for his 4-H Citizenship Project--and also just because he felt like it was something that needed to be done for the veterans. He has been assisted by his mother, Julianne. The two of them together have logged in about 1,000 hours getting this project completed. The ceremony for the dedication will be something that Floyd County will be very proud of. It will include, among other things, a military color guard and flyover.

Skyler and Julianne were greatly assisted in the project by a Veterans Memorial Board, consisting of 25 junior 4-H members and 23 adult members. Many of the adult members were part of the Floyd County Museum Board. The fund raising was done under the tax exempt umbrella of the Floyd County Museum. When the promotion started for the fund raiser it was assumed by many that the memorial would be placed at the front of the courthouse.

In April a push was started by some to have the memorial placed on the side of the courthouse--facing The Hesperian. The ones who wanted the memorial placed there felt it would be easier for parking, out of the way of pedestrian traffic and in a spot more conducive to meditation.

Skyler still preferred the front of the courthouse but maintained that he would abide by the vote of the veterans board. The last thing Skyler, or anyone else, wanted was for there to be any type of argument over the placement, which he felt would only tarnish the tribute he and others were trying to pay to the veterans.

On August 27, the board met. Monte Williams, the Museum Board president, made a motion to place the memorial on the north side of the courthouse. Because the company making the memorial says it cannot guarantee the finish on the granite if it is subjected to tree sap and lots of bird droppings, the motion also included removal of two trees.

Clar Schacht and Skyler Cornelius made the motion to place the memorial on the west side of the front lawn of the courthouse.

A vote was taken. A secret ballot revealed 17 for Skyler's motion and 21 for Monte's motion.

Monte Williams then went to the Commissioner's Court and asked permission to cut down the trees for the monument. Commissioners Gilly and Gilroy were not very happy about the request but decided they would abide by the board's vote. Commissioner Jones was not present for the meeting. Gilroy, Gilly, and Bearden all voted in favor of removing the trees (one was dying), and approving the memorial board's vote.

I didn't write about it right away--but I should have. Now the trees are down and there are many in the community who are upset about the placement of the memorial. For those who had assumed all along the memorial was going in the front of the courthouse, this decision came as a shock.

I should have reported the facts in a more timely manner, and it would not have been such a shock to see the trees come down. I have heard that more trees will be planted.

The important thing to remember of course, is not who wants the memorial in this spot--or who wants the memorial in that spot--but which spot would pay the greatest tribute to our veterans. There will be many different opinions, but I do know that in the end the community will come together to do what they have always wanted to do and this is to honor the men and women who have fought and died so we could live freely in a community like this.

It is precisely because we are so grateful that it becomes an emotional issue. We Americans are an emotional people. We cry at the sight of our flag. We cry while singing our National Anthem. We cry when we lift our voices in prayer, and we cry at the sound of taps. It is because we love our country that we are determined to remember our veterans. This memorial is going to be wonderful, and I can't wait to see it--no matter where it sits.



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A View From The Lamplighter

By Ken Towery

 

Ken Towery

 

It's always news, or it should be news, when a war that seemed inevitable is somehow avoided. Saddam Hussein has agreed to allow United Nations inspectors back into Iraq with unfettered access. That, for the moment, should satisfy the moment. It will be important, now, that President Bush not over-egg his pudding.

The President, in our estimation, made an excellent speech to the United Nations. He put the onus where it belonged, in this instance, and, if we may say so, handled the matter of Iraq about as skillfully as it could be handled. It worked. In the final analysis, from a purely political standpoint, Bush came out in better shape than when he went in.

We went into Iraq in the first place under a resolution passed by the United Nations giving authority, if we can call it that, to the world community to remove Saddam Hussein's forces from Kuwait. The resolution said nothing about removing Saddam from power, nor did it give the world community authority to indefinitely occupy Iraq. True, the resolution was enforced primarily by the United States, but we had help both in fighting the war and in paying for it. And true, Saddam has ignored agreements he entered into at that war's end.

The United Nations, if it had the authority to institute action against Iraq over the Kuwait invasion, most certainly had, and has, the authority to enforce the peace that followed. Saddam has not kept his agreements concerning the peace, and the United Nations has not insisted on his keeping his agreements.

Bush, in our opinion, has every right to insist that the UN enforce its resolutions, but he had no right, and has no right, to take the United States into war without the express consent of the American people. We have said before, probably many times, that if American blood is going to be spilled, Americans ought to make the decision. We felt that way about the Korean war, we felt that way about the Vietnam war, and we feel that way about the current situation. It now appears that the President is on track in handling the matter properly. He told the UN they had an obligation to enforce its own resolutions, and he says he will be bound by what our elected representatives decide following that.

We must confess that we have always been of the opinion that we ought to "get out of the UN and get the UN out of the United States", but it is there and we are there. We were one of the founding nations, we are one of the five permanent members of the Security Council with power to veto any actions by that same Security Council. We have seldom exercised that right, except when Israel wanted us to do so, but other nations have. The old Soviet Union was famous for its "nyet" vote on any matter they thought might make things run more smoothly. For many years, in our opinion, the United Nations has been little more than an expensive forum for meaningless chatter. If it is to continue to exist, the United Nations must say what it means, and mean what it says. Otherwise, the world would be better off without it.

Fortunately, and at long last, the UN has served its purpose simply by being there.

 


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Classifieds

 

COMPUTER SERVICES

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FARMLAND FOR SALE

39 ACRES--Ideal location south of town. Call 903-334-9361.

 

GARAGE SALES

Floydada

BIG GARAGE SALE--Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9:00 - 6:00. In old Sears building. Lots of brand new items.

 

615 W. MISSISSIPPI-- Garage sale--Saturday, 8:00 - ?. Toys, clothes, miscellaneous.

 

GARAGE SALE--815 Cedar--Saturday, 8:00 - 12:00. Clothes, VCR camcorder, TV and pickup.

 

 

311 W. CALIFORNIA--Saturday, September 21st - 9:00 - 12:00 Noon. Lots of womens and childrens clothes.

 

HELP WANTED

PART-TIME/CONTRACT CASEWORKERS needed to lead children and family teens for program that serves ten counties using the wraparound process. Applicant(s) chosen will receive paid training, flexible scheduling and competitive pay. Degree in human services or may substitute work or personal experience for degree on a year for year basis. Interested family members of children with emotional/behavioral problems should apply. Come by or call for application at Floyd County Courthouse, Suite 206, Phone/fax 806-983-4929.

 

HELP WANTED--Live-in companion needed for elderly woman. Must provide transportation. Call 983-3210 or 799-3845 to schedule interviews.

 

OWENS COOP GIN is taking applications for the upcoming ginning season. All positions are available, i.e. gin labor (male and female) and truck drivers (male and female). Apply in person at Owens Coop Gin, 1286 FM 40, Ralls, Texas.

 

$MANAGER TRAINEE$ - $525/week average. Call 766-7175.

 

 

HORSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE: GRAY COLTS- Four fillies - $900.00 each and two horse colts - $1,000.00 each. Out of Foundation Bred mares by Nobile Fritz Olena. (Doc O'Lena, King Fritz and Jackie Bee) or Jackie Bee Melody (Jackie Bee and Grey Badger). These colts are all ranch raised in rough country and gentle. Call Winfield Davenport at 806-983-2987.

 

HOUSES FOR SALE

3 BEDROOM BRICK HOME with 2 baths, fireplace, central heat/air, single car garage, double drive and carport. Small shop and storage building at 816 Cedar. Good neighborhood. Call 983-5284.

 

FOR SALE OR LEASE--2 bedroom, 1 bath. Newly remodeled. $375.00. Call 580-596-3850.

 

HOME WITH STEEL SIDING, central heat/air, built-ins, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms and utility room. On 4 lots with carport and storage building. Call 806-790-3469.

 

HOUSE FOR SALE--11 miles north of Floydada and 11 miles NE of Lockney. 3-2-2, basement, fireplace. Call 983-3410.

 

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. PRICE REDUCED! Call 983-3545.

 

FOR SALE--2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage. 321 W. Georgia. Call 785-0724 for information. $25,000.00.

 

**2 BEDROOM, 1 bath house on Mississippi.

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT---CallSam Hale Real Estate - 806-983-3261.

 

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: Male Irish Setter 5 1/2 miles southeast of Floydada. Call 983-2900.

 

PETS

TO GIVE AWAY: Medium sized full grown dog needs loving home. Mixed breed, good with kids. Call 983-3635.

 

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

LARRY OGDEN AUCTIONEERING-Estates, Farm, Ranch, Business, Liquidations, State Licensed and Bonded. (806) 983-5808. TX. #9240.

 

 


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